Akron Public Library

In this twist on "The Three Little Pigs," Pig One and Pig Two neglect their martial arts training at the new ninja school and are no match for the wolf, but their sister's dedication to her training saves the day. Includes glossary of Japanese martial arts terms.

It's another Thanksgiving at Grandma's. Gavin expects a long day of boredom and being pestered by distantly related toddlers, but his cousin Rhonda has a different idea: make a break for it - out of the kids' room to the swing set in the backyard! Gavin isn't so sure, especially when they encounter vicious guard dogs (in homemade sweaters), a hallway full of overly affectionate aunts, and worse yet, the great wall of butts! Will they manage to avoid...

This book describes in verse the lion that is March weather, which finally gives way to the lamb of spring.

Santa Claus finds a way to help Turkey avoid becoming Christmas dinner.

When Tommy follows the instructions his aunt left him, he is led to several Easter surprises.

A tall tale of a boy whose chewing gum habit saves him from a rattlesnake's bite.

Recreates the experiences of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin as they approach, land, and walk on the Moon, plant the American flag, collect rocks, take pictures, and finally lift off, reconnecting with their space ship, the Columbia.

A little boy who wants to read his book keeps being distracted by a tiger who is busy chomping on gum, growling, and practicing karate kicks.

Illustrations and rhyming text explore the fun and mayhem that could ensue if elephants, kangaroos, bats, and more were to come inside a little boy's house.

Mr. Goose finds an abandoned egg, hatches it, and raises a peculiar green-skinned long-tailed chick, who worries about his identity but comes to recognize that he has a loving parent.