Ocean State Libraries

"Told in rhyme, a bear settles on the narrator's porch, and is soon followed by many other woodland friends, until the porch collapses under the weight--but bear and his friends repair the damage and almost everybody is invited to lunch." --

Mama Bear hopes to teach the cubs to think of others instead of only themselves by having them help an elderly neighbor clean out her attic.

When Stillwater the panda encourages Koo, Addy, Michael, and Karl to help a grouchy neighbor, their efforts are rewarded in unexpected ways.

When helpful Hilda decides to move in to take care of the grouchy Dr. Weinerstein, a mad scientist, his efforts to get rid of her have unexpected results.

Little Miss Helpful is one of those people who love to help people, but who end up helping nobody.

As the seasons change, a family shares both fun and chores in their yard.

Monsieur Saguette has made soup, but has no bread. On his way home from the bakery with his baguette, he has many adventures, and his baguette comes in handy.

Henry helps his mom bake cookies.