Emily Bolam

All the farm animals in this cumulative tale get into the act when the bull starts chasing the cow around the pasture.

Explains, in simple text, why some animals do not need parents after birth, and why many need parental care, like children.

Buzzy the donkey has fun playing with a balloon until it pops and he must find another way to entertain himself.

"Does a Seal Smile? explores the meanings of body and facial expressions in wild animals and people. A funny, kid-like question ("Does a coyote smile?") is shown with a realistic scenario (coyote howling), and thoughts/facts about how animals express themselves. Next, waves, smiles, frowns, hugs, kisses, and handshakes are explored, showing how humans express what they want, think, and feel."--

"This title in the Think About... series explores and explains that while every animal eats, only people can cook"--

Retells the story of the three little pigs who leave home to find their fortune, only to meet up with the big bad wolf.

"This title in the Think About... series shows that while every animal needs things to protect it from the elements, only people can produce and choose to wear different kinds of clothing"--

"When Clara Ann Cookie had to get dressed, she got grumpy and grouchy and very distressed." Getting dressed in the morning is simply too much for Clara Ann to face. Lucky for her she has a resourceful mother who comes up with a clever face-making game to help make the morning routine a lot less monotonous and considerably more fun. Harriet Ziefert portrays this all too common struggle between parent and child with wit and humor, while Emily Bolam's...