Todd Ouren

A concise history of the national anthem, with the lyrics of the "Star Spangled Banner," music for piano and guitar chords, and a reproduction of Key's original manuscript.

Provides a history and words to four verses of the song, "America the Beautiful," as well as simple instructions for making a patriotic garden.

Enraged at not being invited to the princess's christening, a wicked fairy casts a spell that dooms the princess to sleep for one hundred years.

An easy-to-read retelling of the tale of a clever cat who wins a fortune and the hand of a princess for his master.

A counting book that follows the construction of a building, from one plan to twelve stories. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page.

Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Christmas. This book discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Christmas.

A boy the size of his father's thumb has a series of adventures, including stopping a pair of thieves, being swallowed by a cow, and tricking a wolf into bringing him back home.

An alphabetical explanation of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Mexico. Includes directions for making crepe paper flowers and "Fun phrases in Spanish."

Introduces multiples of two with illustrations that follow a set of footprints across a snowy landscape. Readers are invited to find numbers hidden in the illustrations.

Introduces counting by fives by counting the number of spots on the shell of a ladybug. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page.