David DeVries
The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge
The importance of small things in a world dominated by great size is illustrated in this real-life story of a lighthouse on the shores of the Hudson River. The role of the little lighthouse is revealed when a violent storm threatens the safety of the boats on the river.
My Senator and Me: A Dog's-Eye View of Washington D.C.
Senator Ted Kennedy and his dog, Splash, invite children along on a typical whirlwind day on Capitol Hill.
Georgie
A friendly ghost looks for a new house to haunt when he feels unwanted by the Whittaker family
Will I Have a Friend?
On Jim's first day of school he worries, "Will I have a friend?" As the "new boy", it seems as if all the friends are already taken. Find out the answer to his question in this universal story about growing up.
A Sick Day for Amos Mcgee
Amos McGee was a zookeeper who always made time for his animal friends. One day, when his sniffles and sneezes prevented him from going to the zoo, he received some unexpected guests.
Scaredy Squirrel at Night
Scaredy Squirrel is scared to make a friend. After all, they can bite. When he decides the perfect friend would be a goldfish - no teeth, his plan takes a surprising turn. In the end, he discovers that making the effort has its rewards.
One Cool Friend
When well-mannered Elliot reluctantly visits the aquarium with his distractible father, he politely asks whether he can have a penguin - then removes one from the penguin pool into his backpack. The fun of caring for a penguin in a New England Victorian house is followed by a surprise revelation by Elliot's father.
The Night Before Christmas
The story of Santa's visit on a snowy Christmas Eve is beautifully brought to life with exquisite illustrations and festive music
Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend
Scaredy Squirrel is scared to make a friend. After all, they can bite. When he decides the perfect friend would be a goldfish - no teeth, his plan takes a surprising turn. In the end, he discovers that making the effort has its rewards.
Reading to Your Bunny
Young Freddy Bunny is having trouble learning in school, but he'd rather play video games and watch TV anyway. With encouragement and support from his teacher and the Book Fairy, his parents start reading to him twenty minutes a day, and in no time he becomes a happy book-loving super student.
Trashy Town
Hats off to Mr. Gilly, the always smiling, ever energetic trash man who dumps it in, smashes it down and drives around the Trashy Town until his truck is full of glorious garbage. Follow Mr. Gilly from morning till evening when he's the only thing left to clean up.
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Big diesel machines threaten to run Mike Mulligan and his little old steam shovel, Mary Anne, out of business until Mike agrees to tackle a big job.