Akron Public Library

The friendship between Cork, a muskrat, and, Fuzz, a possum, is in trouble when Cork decides that since he is older, he has to be taller than Fuzz,

The cat which Mr. Brown gets to catch the mice in his bookstore comes up with a very unusual way to attract customers.

When Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man on December 1, 1955, she made history. Her brave act sparked the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott and brought the civil rights movement to national attention. In simple, lively language, Rosa Parks describes her life from childhood to the present and recounts the events that shook the nation. Her story is powerful, inspiring and unforgettable.

Amanda is very excited about starting first grade, and although everything is not exactly as she expected, she soon begins learning to read and finding her way.

Fox makes a film for Grannie, takes part in a magic show, and puts on a play.

Turtle and Snake go to the beach, where they and some other animals participate in a sandcastle-making contest.

Ben really wants to answer the riddle that would win him a big jar of jelly beans, but he is too shy to say it out loud.

Amber is nervous about starting second grade with a new teacher, but despite her being in the same class as mean Hannah Burton, things turn out just fine.

Because both Rabbit and Hare insist on having the larger piece of mushroom, they lose the whole thing to a sly skunk but learn an important lesson in the process.