Michael Rosen

A typically wonderful Oxenbury family sets out with gusto on a bear hunt, and the old story comes to life. Paintings are simply marvelous ... Rosen's retelling is spare, with a driving rhythm, and some new sounds add sparkle to the traditional tale. A predictable story in which brave bear hunters go through grass, a river, mud, and other obstacles before the inevitable encounter with the bear forces a headlong retreat.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the English author, with discussions on some of his most popular works, including "A Christmas Carol" and "David Copperfield."

George won't let any of the other children into his cardboard box house, but when the tables are turned, he finds out how it feels to be excluded.

Introduces the basics of handling, feeding, and grooming dogs and discusses their history, lore, and different breeds and the Field guide discusses the breeds of dogs likely to be found in the neighborhood.

Combines nonsense poems and fanciful illustrations with objects representing each letter of the alphabet.

Cat, Cow, Pig, and Sheep try to find a solution when Dog's loud snoring keeps all the farm animals awake at night.

Describes the ways in which different balls are used in different sporting events, how they are made, why they look the way they do, and interesting facts about their history.