A classic edition of the ever-popular poem set in mid-nineteenth century New England. Warmly illustrated, with the target of Santa's visit modeled on Mr. DePaola's own New Hampshire home.

Starred Review Booklist"This highly recommended title is an inspiring choice and good starting point for students interested in learning more about the heroic aviation pioneer."

".... Well-Chosen sound effects enhance the production. .... The music also helps underscore the mood of the story.... An excellent choice for libraries "-School Library Journal

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In this hilarious sequel to Punctuation Takes a Vacation, the grammar focus is on nouns and verbs, and once again uproarious fun abounds. When Mr. Wright's class goes outside for Field Day, the words form their own teams inside, but discover they're ineffective because they've chosen to stick together (nouns and pronouns on one; verbs on another). In order to form sentences, they'll have to mingle, which results in another playful, instructional and humorous adventure!

Forthcoming release available October 2012
As she did with swamps in DEEP IN THE SWAMP, the author patterns the verses in this vivid exploration of the prairie ecosystem on the popular counting rhyme, "Over in the Meadow". With delightful collage illustrations and additional informative text, this showcase of the animals, flora, and fauna native to the prairie in Badlands National Park, South Dakota is solid science fun!

Donald Hall reads his captivating verse about the cycle of life from season to season in rural New England of the nineteenth century.

Listening to the story is even more dramatic than reading it. It should be purchased by every public and school library. - School Library Journal

Starstruck by her dream of becoming a famous ballerina, Poulette the hen is nearly taken in by a slick talent scout (a fox) who offers her the lead in his production of "Peeping Beauty."

"Mazzoli's steady, clear narration is perfect for articulating facts about these birds of the Arctic. Listeners will relish hearing about the variety of penguins and their distinctive characteristics.... Penguin calls and sounds from the habitat complete the recording."-AudioFile 2011

"Pete is in a terrible state, and it is his father who has the wisdom to humor him back to his usual self by making Pete into a pizza pie. The giggles of Pete and the listeners increase as Pete is kneaded, stretched, spread, baked, and (almost) sliced." - AudioFile Magazine