Paul Meisel

An old dog's friendly persistence slowly convinces a young boy to take him home.

"Stinky Spike the dog and Captain Fishbeard the pirate are thick as thieves now that Spike has proved his treasure-sniffing ability. When Spike and his crew come across a sign offering a reward for finding the Princess's lost poodle, they can hardly resist. Surely finding a fluffy royal pooch can't be very difficult? When blundering pirates are involved, things never go according to plan"--

When Groundhog is unable to sleep, he experiences autumn and winter holidays he never knew about, and then he finally falls asleep before Groundhog Day.

An introduction to light and how it helps us to see profiles different kinds of light, including sunlight, firelight and electric light, and provides interactive experiments readers can perform at school or at home.

Is it a witch or a blonde little girl hiding in the bushes of the spooky house when the three bears go trick or treating?

Explains the challenges that face our planet as trash continues to build up, and teaches the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling items in order to reduce the amount of waste produced.

Although they misunderstand when Zounds says that trouble is coming, Wizard and his dog Wart manage to handle the spark ants, flood, and cold weather that ensue.

After taking a walk on Christmas Eve while their freshly baked gingerbread cools, Papa, Mama, and Baby Bear arrive home to encounter another "trespasser," who does not have golden hair but wears a red suit and leaves presents.

Morgan Brownbear has trouble playing soccer until his coach, Mr. Monkey, finds the perfect position for him.

Simple language and humorous illustrations show how energy comes originally from the sun and can be transferred from one thing to another.