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Story told in 5 short chapters about Casey, Jenny, and Kate, who are eight years old, having a pajama party complete with sleeping bags, chocolate chip cookies, scary stories, a little trouble, homesickness and a happy ending. Pictures are described.... More

Baby Duck is unhappy about the new eyeglasses she has to wear, until Grandpa helps her realize that they are not so bad after all. Images are described. Sequel to In the Rain with Baby Duck, which is also available in this library.... More

Best friends Pete and Lily, two young girls on the threshold of adolescence, become concerned when Lily's divorced father and Pete's widowed mother begin dating.... More

Inside the little white house, it is Sam's bedtime. Mrs. Bear reads him a story, tucks him in, and brings him warm milk. "Ready now, Sam?" she asks. "Oh no," says Sam, "I'm waiting." What else could Sam need before going to sleep?... More

When Mrs. Bear and little Sam deliver the cakes they have made for their friends in the neighborhood, Sam carries the cakes all by himself, through the snow and up to the front doors.... More

Baby Duck longs to join the swimming team. But she won’t go in the water. She’s scared that her arms might get tired and make her slow or that she’ll swallow water. Luckily Grandpa always knows what to say and do to make Baby Duck feel better…and brave enough to take the plunge.... More

In an inspiring pairing, Amy Hest and P. J. Lynch create an unforgettable tribute to the immigrant experience. Jessie lives with her grandmother in a poor village in the valleys of eastern Europe. When, to everyone's surprise, young Jessie is chosen by the village rabbi to travel to America, and... More

It’s the first day of school and Baby Duck’s stomach is all jitters. She loves the important things in her new school bag. But what her teacher is mean? And what if school isn’t any fun? Luckily Grandpa knows just what to do to make Baby Duck feel better. And when Baby Duck meets her teacher and ... More

Baby Duck’s cozy blanket needs to be cleaned. So does Baby Duck. Touch and feel her fluffy tummy, her soft sponge, and lots more. Getting clean has never been such fun!... More

It was a cold, cold night on Plum Street. Mrs. Bear is putting Sam to bed, when suddenly—Hak hak! Coughs Sam. Mrs. Bear gets some syrup. But there’s too much syrup on a too-big spoon, and Sam can’t swallow it. What will make Sam feel better?... More

It’s a rainy day and Baby Duck has a little cold. But Baby starts to feel better when Grandpa comes to visit—especially when she sees the cheering-up present he has brought. It’s a book, and it’s filled with pictures of Baby Duck. There she is on the day she was born, and after a bath, and when ... More

It's a rainy, rainy day, and that makes Baby mad. Baby's parents worry-whoever heard of a duck who doesn't like the rain? But when Grandpa uncovers a sparkling red umbrella in the attic, and matching boots too, Baby finds out just how much fun playing in the rain can be. With gentle affection and... More

Baby Duck is back-and she's not a baby anymore. Hot Stuff, Baby Duck's little sister has arrived, and everyone is making a great big fuss over her. Baby Duck feels pretty cranky about the whole matter. Luckily, Grandpa knows just what to say and do to help Baby feel much better. With picture d... More

It's midnight, and everyone is sleeping. Except Samantha J. Blustein--and her grandmother, who is sharing Sam's room. Sam and Nana are wide awake and ready for a late-night snack. "You're supposed to stay put," Sam reminds Nana. "Doctor's orders." "Well, phooey to the doctor." And with that, Nana le... More

With subtlety and tenderness, Amy Hest tells the tale of an elderly man and a young boy linked by the common pursuit of learning to read. George can't read. A hundred years old, and he never learned how. "That must be corrected," says George. George Baker and Harry don't seem the likeliest of friend... More

In the little white house, Mrs. Bear is putting Sam to bed, when suddenly - Hck, hck! coughs Sam. Mrs. Bear gets some syrup. But the syrup tastes bad, and there's too much of it on a too-big spoon, and Sam can't swallow it. What will make Sam feel better?... More

One winter morning, while the moon is still up, Mrs Bear and Sam bake cakes for all their friends on Plum Street. And who do you think takes the cakes up to each doorstep...all by himself?... More

It was a dark and stormy night in Plum Street. In the little white house Mrs Bear was putting Sam to bed. "Ready now, Sam? she asked. "Oh no," said Sam. "I'm waiting." What can he be waiting for?... More

Although she loves her father, their home in New York City, and her third-grade teacher Miss Meadows, Annie misses her mother who died recently.... More

Jamie Goh's life took a downturn when he lost his job, and a bad relationship left him disillusioned and afraid to trust again. But his friends and family want to see him happy, even if he's turned off by the idea of dating. Following a Christmas disaster that proves the UK really can't handle snow,... More

Reclaim your cycle and support your health with this detailed guide featuring 100+ recipes and practices from RN, and author of How to Grow a Baby, Amy Hammer.There is no one-size-fits-all guide to your cycle. But registered nurse Amy Hammer arms you with a strong foundation in physiology and hormon... More

Although fraught with politics and other perils, teacher evaluation can contribute in important, positive ways to faculty development at both the individual and the departmental levels. Yet the logistics of creating a valid assessment are complicated. Inconsistent methods, rater bias, and overrelian... More

In the nineteenth century, long before film and television arrived to electrify audiences with explosions, car chases, and narrow escapes, it was America's theaters that offered audiences such thrills, with "sensation scenes" of speeding trains, burning buildings, and endangered bodies, often in mel... More

The text combines history, current technology, and design principles to give a rich, well-rounded view of this ever-evolving field. ... More

The main focus of this monograph is synthesizing the importance of geographic approaches to public health and patient care.   The chapters are organized into four themed sections:  the role of geography in health care reform; the geographies of human health; geospatial data and technologies; and geo... More