Akron Public Library

A simple description of a flowering plant's life cycle through the seasons. Dazzlingly colorful collage illustrations and a simple but dramatic text tell the fascinating story of the life cycle of a flower in terms of the adventures of a tiny seed. Young readers will cheer at the happy outcome of this exciting tale. And they will long remember the heartening message of the tiny seed's steadfast perseverance in the face of many hazards and obstacles...

By cutting and grinding the wheat for flour, Jack starts from scratch to help make his breakfast pancake.

A biography of Mae Jemison, the first female African-American astronaut.--

While Farmer Brown sleeps, his animals prepare for a talent show at the county fair.

Little Duck celebrates his first birthday with the other animals on the farm by copying their examples, from shearing off all his feathers to taking a mudbath, before enjoying Farmer Brown's yummy frosted maple cake.

"The students in Mrs. Connor's class are ready to leave first grade, but an unexpected guest almost ruins their graduation! Luckily, they've learned plenty of skills throughout the year they can use to save the day!"--Provided by publisher.

For Henry and his big dog Mudge, spring means admiring the first snow glory, playing in puddles in the rain, and watching the five new kittens next door.

"A new, adorable duckling's play-with-me "peeps" are keeping the whole barnyard awake with him, and it is up to Duck to help the little one fall asleep"--

Mouse watches his sister, Minka, gather a collection of craft items and then put them together to make something special.

Henry and his dog Mudge are invited to a sleepover in Patrick's attic, where they watch monster movies, eat pizza, and enjoy a contest to determine whose dog is the best popcorn catcher.