Sasha helps her grandfather fix things in their family's big house. She wonders what it would be like to be an inventor of things that help people, like a dryer that folds clothes, toasters that butter bread, and trees that light up the street. Writing prompts extend learning and encourage creative thinking. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Where do you see green in the world--in the garden, on a frog, in your own eyes? Find out the many ways that green can make us feel. A page for caregivers and teachers suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.

Ajun's book on bears says he should be sleeping all through winter. That's funny. He never has before, but he'll give it a try. So why can't he sleep?

Do you have a special place where you and your friends hang out, like a club? Would you be surprised to find out that bears have a club too? Find out what bear club members have in common.

Monsters can be afraid of things too! This story uses limericks to tell about a monster that hides from sunlight and chows down on bad dreams. Bedtime isn't so scary with this friendly monster nearby!

Makwa likes to visit camps where people are. Their food is easy to get. However, what a tummy ache she gets from the trash food! Maybe she should go back to her old hunting ways.

Where do you see purple in the world--in the sunset, at Halloween, in a bruise on your knee? Find out the many ways that purple can make us feel. A page for caregivers and teachers suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.

Where is a bear most comfortable? At home, of course! But where is home for this polar bear? He'll recognize it when he sees it.

Kay's lunch is made up of foods all shaped like circles. Olive loves to dip her lettuce wrap in hummus. Ethan enjoys a cupcake baked by his dad. Read all about the different foods that Mr. Banter's students brought for lunch.