Ethan Long

Through illustrations and simple text, birds demonstrate the meanings of the words up, tall, and high.

When an effort to paint a mural results in knocked-over paint cans and spattering brushes, Horse reluctantly accepts help from Buggy.

Chamelia is used to being the star of her class so when Cooper, a new student, becomes the center of attention she is determined not to like him.

On a cold, dark night perfect for scaring, Fran is making a valentine, causing other members of Fright Club to howl and hiss over the idea of being in love.

Rick the raccoon and Rack the deer spend a day fishing, tracking wild animals, and canoeing on a lake.

When little Millie wanders off, Stick Cat needs to get her back. It's a rescue mission with too many obstacles to count. There's a runaway butterfly, a pole-vaulting adventure, and a growling beast in the woods. Yikes. And, of course, there's Edith. Oh, Edith. Will Stick Cat be able to navigate around her wacky plans, fragile ego and peculiar ways? Just when he's doubting his chances, five familiar dogs burst onto the scene to help this rescue mission...

"It's winter in the Village and a fresh blanket of snow means sledding, caroling, yummy hot cocoa, and fun for everyone. Everyone, that is, but a lonely Yeti named Igloo and cranky Baron Von Grump whose cabin is about to be whisked away by a scary avalanche! Can the Junior Monster Scouts--Franky, Wolfy, and Vampyra--save the day and make a new (and not-so-abominable) friend?"--