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Illustrations and rhyming text portray a young bear searching for its mother and meeting many North American animals along the way in this easy-reader version of the 2007 tale. Includes note to parents and teachers, as well as activities.

Organized as an ABC rhyming book, My First Book of Hindi Words incorporates common Hindi words into charming English-language rhymes, beginning with: "A is for akash. A sky so blue where little birds fly and big planes, too," and on through "Z is for zukhaam. Achoo! I sneeze. I must have a cold. Mama, hug me please!" Full-color pictures illustrate each word and allow even very young readers to make their first foray into India's official language....

Pete the Cat bites into a bad banana and vows never to eat bananas again, even though he generally likes the fruit.

"A lazy ladybug who never learned how to fly decides she wants to go somewhere, but she cannot find an animal to give her a peaceful ride." --

A reluctant little kitten resists his parents' attempts to get him to go to bed.

Squeak is a little mouse who loves to sleep over at anyone's house.

"Help your child prepare for the first day of school with this sweet story that tells them they are ready for first grade. Filled with love and affirmations, this encouraging story will remind your little one that they are brave, kind, and ready for school. And no matter the distance, the people they love (Mom/Dad/Grandma/Grandpa/Aunt/Uncle) are always in their heart."--

Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a teacher looking at them. Includes note to parents and teachers, and related activities.

A turtle afraid of small dark places, and therefore of crawling into his shell, asks a variety of animals for advice, only to find out that each has a fear of its own.

The things Little l chooses to put in his box do not wish to stay there--the lambs, lizards, lion, lobster, and leopard all leapout.