When Mae the mayfly first hatches she learns she'll have just a day to enjoy the world. But soon a hungry trout has her racing for cover! As she peeks from her hiding spot and notices some of nature's most beautiful sights, she realizes she must live in the moment and experience everything the--sometimes scary--world has to offer. This tender story reminds us all--young and old--to be present and mindful in all we do.
One evening at dusk a wind current carries a lone firefly out over the sea. Glancing down into the water, the insect is mesmerized by the glowing bioluminescence, mistaking it for other fireflies. Seeking company, the firefly plunges into the waves. Luckily, there are human bystanders who can lend a hand. Based on an event witnessed by nature writer and ecologist Rachel Carson (The Sea Around Us and Silent Spring) where a firefly attempts to join its "family" in the ocean, this lyrical story written in verse perfectly illustrates the wonder and delight the natural world offers those who pay close enough attention. Back matter includes science facts about fireflies and bioluminescence, as well as information about Carson's life.
It is picture day at Danny's school. Unfortunately, Danny doesn't feel like smiling. What does the photographer say and do to get Danny to smile?
Norman tries to convince Danny to play with him. What does he have to do to get Danny's attention?
Meet fish. He lives in a fish bowl and eats fish food. Danny peeks in on Fish, and Fish peeks back at Danny.
Norman is excited about his first Halloween, but has trouble deciding what his costume should be.
Danny has a toy basket for all of his toys. Sometimes he needs to clean up and put his toys away. Do all of his toys make it into the toy basket?
Hurry, hurry, step right up! Danny wants everyone to see Fish perform at the Three Bowl Circus.
There's something new in Fish's bowl. It is a treasure chest filled with gold that has Fish acting like a pirate.
Fish continues to grow and needs a bigger home. This time he moves to a pond with other fish.
Norman loves playing hide-n-seek with Danny. Where did Norman hide? Will Danny find him?
Danny has a special birthday celebration for Bee. What does Danny do to make Bee's birthday extra special?
Lucky the Pony lives on a farm. Meet Lucky and find out why he is so very lucky!
Lucky the Pony lives on a farm. A little girl comes to visit Lucky, and he takes her on a pony ride.
Calves refer to the young of some large mammals. Learn which baby animals at the zoo are calves.
A cub is a baby animal. The name cub is used for meat-eating mammal babies. Read about which baby animals at the zoo are called cubs.
Many animals have stripes on their bodies. Read about animals at the zoo that have stripes.
Baby Elephant goes for a swim in the river. Playing in the water is fun for Baby Elephant.
Some animals at the zoo make loud noises and some are quiet.
Danny and Bee look for a honeybee yard. They visit a honeybee yard with wooden honeybee homes. Danny wonders if Bee find new friends.
Danny, Norman and Bee are invited to a superhero party. Danny and Bee already have superhero costumes. Which superhero will Norman be for the party?
Danny and his dog friends have a race in the backyard to determine who is the fastest runner. Ready, set, go! Who will win?
It's winter and there is a lot of snow on the ground. Danny and Norman decide to build a snowman. What happens to the snowman's nose?
Danny is having a bad day. Grandma Ruth knows just what to do to cheer him up.
Danny and Dad have fun camping at Beartown Lakes Reservation, until they hear a scary noise. What happens next?
