R. W. Alley

Told through Paddington's letters to his Aunt Lucy back in Peru, this new novel offers Paddington's own special view on some of his most famous tales, from stowing away on a ship, to working as a barber.

"Grandparents are the reassuring heroes in this story about a boy and girl who go on an overnight visit at their grandmother and grandfather's farm"--

The second Sunday in May is a time to celebrate mothers and all those who are like mothers. This book discusses the origins of Mother's Day and explains how songs, poems, and food can prove useful in showing our appreciation for mothers, stepmothers, aunts, grandmothers, and sisters. Celebrations in the United States are diverse and exciting. Through lively illustrations and reader-friendly text, this series explores some of our best-known patriotic,...

Adopting for their own the lost bear they find in Paddington Station, the Browns have some exciting first moments with him.

When the prince complains that he cannot eat because he has a loose tooth, everyone rallies to help him make it come out.

In three separate stories, boy detective Saxby Smart exposes a comic book counterfeiter, restores a slandered dead man's good name, and uncovers a massive case of identity theft. As Saxby notes, "I don't have a sidekick, so that part I'm leaving up to you.

Lana Llama loves Lucky Lamb, and finally comes up with a way to protect him from the sly and sneaky wolf that lives down the lane.

Corky Cub is sad when Connie Cougar moves away, so teacher Alpha Betty suggests a project to help him make new friends.

Izzy Impala invents a series of impossible illnesses in order to spend more time with her grandfather, a busy doctor who knows just what to prescribe.

Nina Nandu has just moved to a new neighborhood and she does not want to go to a new school, but once she is welcomed by the other students she feels much less nervous.