Chameleon's Colors

Chameleon's can change colors, but what if the other animals could too?

- by Chisato Tashiro

How Have I Grown?

In How I have Grown? a little girl tells about being a baby, a "little kid," and a big kindergartner. Children can identify with Anna as she tells of crawling and climbing, having spats in nursery school, caring for a pet and telling stories in kindergarten. Best of all, she has learned how to comfort a friend and to share!

- by Mary Reid

Junie B. First Grader (at last!)

Hurray, hurray for a brand-new school year! Only, for Junie B. Jones, things are not actually that pleasant, because first grade means having to get used to a whole new classroom. And a whole new teacher. And a whole new bunch of strange children. But here's the worst thing of all: when Junie B tries to read words on the chalkboard, she can't seem to see what everyone else is seeing! Is it possible she might actually end up wearing... glasses?

- by Barbara Park

Oh, the Places You'll Go

For out-starting upstarts of all ages, here is a wonderfully wise and blessedly brief graduation speech from the one and only Dr. Seuss. In his inimitable, humorous verse and pictures he addresses the Great Balancing Act (Life itself, and the ups and downs it presents) while encouraging us to find the success that lies within us.

- by Dr. Seuss

Once I was...

Once I was baby and couldn't do things... now look what I can do.

- by Niki Clark Leopold

The Ant Bully

It's not easy being an ant, especially when you are Lucas Nickle! In order to return to his family and to his normal size, Lucas has to prove to the ants that he is one of them.

Adapted by Quinlan B. Lee

The Salamander Room

What happens when you want to keep a salamander in your room? Find out what this little boy learns about keeping a pet and every care that you will need to consider.

- by Anne Mazer