Nancy Raines Day

It is the Fourth of July, and a young girl and her parents are off to see the town's big parade-Hoorade Day! Boosted up on daddy's shoulders, the girl excitedly waves to her family members in the parade and joyfully describes each section. From the bleats and bangs of the marching band to the graceful twirls of the ribbon dancers, the little girl spots it all, reciting simple, rhyming cheers with her diverse community.

"Join three babies, encouraged by their families, as they grow more and more active with each day--crying, smiling, eating, teething, rolling, crawling, walking, and talking--culminating in a birthday celebration for all the kids"--Amazon.com

Through illustrations and simple, rhyming text a pirate invites the reader to help as he selects his very colorful outfit.

Told in rhyming text, baby and her family experience many opposites in a busy day that includes enjoying the playground and an ice cream, and ends with a bedtime book and sleep.

On a windy Halloween night as a boy is returning home through the woods after trick-or-treating, he hears scary noises behind him.

"Earth's terrain is shaped by unique and distinctive features, but how are they formed? Discover how plate tectonics, volcanoes, and other natural processes create amazing landforms. Learn about a broad range of landforms such as glaciers, canyons, prairies, and deserts, and how these have influenced life on Earth"--Page 4 of cover.