A simplified version of the well-known tale in which a husband and wife sacrifice treasured possessions so that they may buy each other Christmas presents.

While playing hide-and-seek with his babysitter, Mrs. Duck, Bear peeks at his Christmas presents and feels terribly guilty afterwards.

Julian and Huey try to find the perfect birthday gift for Dad with amusing results.

While Herbie makes a present for Mom's birthday, you can join in the fun by finding ovals in the pictures.

During the last week of school, the students in Mrs. Hartwell's class try to come up with the perfect present for their teacher.

A boy receives a new red play car for his birthday and shares riding in it with his friends. Beautifully re-illustrated with a fresh and appealing look, these Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying stories about everyday life and adventures. Educator resources include reading reinforcement activities and a word list in the back. Activities...

Bear's minimalist holiday celebration has an eager Mouse feeling a bit anxious in this humorous and heartwarming story about the unlikely, lovable pair.

When prestigious plantation owner Cornelius Allen gives his daughter Clarissa's hand in marriage, she takes with her a gift: Sarah, her slave and her half-sister. Raised by an educated mother, Clarissa is not the proper Southern belle she appears to be--with ambitions of loving whom she chooses--and Sarah equally hides behind the facade of being a docile house slave as she plots to escape. Both women bring these tumultuous secrets and desires with...

Grover is distressed that he has no present to give his mother for Mother's Day, not realizing that she already has the best present of all.

"When Mr. Goat learns that it's Valentine's Day, he sets out in search of gifts for his first love, but his choices are a little unconventional"-Provided by the publisher.