Kirsten Hall

Singing before a musical conductor, animals from chicken to owl reveal their own special sounds.

"Snowflakes whirling, snow-flocks swirling, streaks of white twirl through the night . . . You've heard of birds who migrate to warmer climates in the wintertime--but what about those who persevere through snowy weather and freezing temperatures? With elegant verse by Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Honoree Kirsten Hall and striking illustrations by award-winning artist Jenni Desmond, Snow Birds salutes the brave and resourceful birds who adapt to survive...

A little girl puts on different costumes and pretends she's a ballerina performing for an audience.

Although children are different in appearance, they all have ten toes, favorite clothes, and love to play.

When a boy plays the game "Duck, duck goose," his imagination enables him to fly, moving faster than anyone else.

A little girl ignores the snickering of her older brother and his friend as she arranges a tea party for her dog and teddy bear, and eventually the boys find a reason to join the party.

A boy's mother reminds him to stay close as they enjoy the rides at a carnival. Includes related vocabulary activities.

A farmer spends her day gathering eggs, milking the cow, harvesting corn, driving the plow, and feeding the horses.

Illustrations and rhyming text follow endangered honeybees through the year as they forage for pollen and nectar, communicate with others at their hive, and make honey.--Provided by Publisher.

Two brothers discover that it can be fun to share their toys with each other.