Akron Public Library

Share Peter Rabbit's many adventures in Mr. McGregor's garden. Peter narrowly excapes fromt he garden without his clothes, but with a tummy-ache--only to be treated with the dreaded camomile tea at home.

The new duckling is scorned by everyone because he is different, but after a lonely winter he discovers he has grown into a beautiful swan.

A told B, and B told C, I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree. In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no - Chicka Chicka Boom! Boom! The well-known authors of Barn Dance and Knots on a Counting Rope have created a rhythmic alphabet chant that rolls along on waves of fun. Lois Ehlert's rainbow of bright, bold, cheerful colors makes the merry parade of...

Providing a warm and loving poetic answer in a beautiful celebration of parental love, this picture book is an ideal treasure for new parents. Parents describe their longing for a baby and their joy at the birth and marvel at the baby's attributes and actions. The gentle text and lush paintings say "I love you" in many touching ways in this exquisite book ideal for children, parents, and grandparents. Full-color illustrations.

Bear and his friends persuade a bashful owl to play with them.

Follow a circle of family and friends through the course of a day from morning till night as they discover the importance of all things great and small in our world, from the tiniest shell on the beach, to warm family connections, to the widest sunset sky.

Busy little peas introduce their favorite occupations, from astronaut to zoologist.

"When Bear discovers he has a loose tooth, his friends try to help make it fall out."--Publisher.

Farmer Brown does not like Halloween, but the animals hold a Halloween party in his barn.