Jane Yolen

Chronicles the history of the Roanoke colony and offers possible explanations for their mysterious disappearance.

Told in rhyming text young dinosaurs learn to read, but only after many mishaps, like chewing their books and throwing them at the cat--but eventually they learn to respect their books, and treat them properly.

Do dinosaurs spit broccoli on the floor, hog the slide at the playground, or wreck the bathroom with their latest mud science experiment? Of course not! They share, they show kindness, and they are polite. Being courteous is an important lesson in children's lives. While learning good manners is full of its own struggles and quandaries, the payoff of hearing "please" and "thank you" is worth it. -- from Amazon.

The intrepid crew of the space ship "Star Warts" lands on a water-covered planet inhabited by Deep Wader, a horrible hungry monster.

A brave fish confidently sets off on a new adventure-the first day of school! Along the way he wonders what it will be like. Will the day go swimmingly? Read on and find out!"--Page [2] of cover.

Illustrations and rhyming text present some of the different ways a well-behaved dinosaur can celebrate Christmas.

When Commander Salamander and his band of pirates capture the "Star Warts" spaceship, Commander Toad is forced to hop the plank.

Saying goodbye can be hard, but in rhyming text dinosaurs teach readers how to say goodbye and deal with separation in a wide variety of situations.

Reveals the true, humorous story about an interrupting cow, based on the popular knock-knock joke.

Illustrations and rhyming text introduce the four seasons as icicle popsicles drip, daffodils bloom on hills, fireflies blink on and off, and honking geese fly by.