Pamela Duncan Edwards

A leprechaun intervenes when a greedy young harpist sabotages a royal contest.

In the forest, a group of animals help a runaway slave escape his pursuers. The Barefoot, an escaped slave, must rely on the wisdom of the animals in the forest to guide him to the safety of the Underground Railroad

By camouflaging herself, Clara Caterpillar, who becomes a cream-colored butterfly, courageously saves Catisha the crimson-colored butterfly from a hungry crow.

Ned the rooster is fired from his job because he cannot wake up in the morning, but he restores his reputation after discovering his usefulness as a night bird.

A ballet-loving swan wins acclaim when she manages to join the other dancers in a performance of Swan Lake.

As some warthogs spend a rainy day painting their kitchen, they make a mess and learn about mixing colors.

When a warthog sneezes while carrying soup to the table, he begins an onomatopoeic chain reaction that involves the whole family.

Dinosaur worries about the first day of school, but with the help of a a reassuring classmate he finds that school can be fun.

This story shows young readers exactly how to handle rude playmates. Bold, bright illustrations complement a lively text that encourages interaction. Even the rudest children will be saying "please" and "thank you" by the end.

"Although America officially declared its independence in 1776, we owe much of our heritage, culture, and even style of living to England, our mother country. In this alphabetic tour topics such as the British Isles, Guy Fawkes, the Crown Jewels, and London are presented"--Provided by publisher.