Jerome enjoys collecting and using words that he hears, reads, or sees, and then decides to share his collection with others.

Nancy, who likes to use fancy words, cannot think of a fancy enough project to commemorate the 100th day of school.

While in search of words for their word tree, Rocket the dog and his friend the little yellow bird find a red boot that Rocket does not want to let go of. He finally drops the boot when their owl friend offers him a book.

Nancy is delighted that the new boy in her class is from Paris and sets out to become his friend, then discovers that this Parisian is not quite as fancy as she had thought.

Simple words accompany descriptive illustrations in this read-alone book. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities for further learning, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

Nancy's failure to pay attention gets her into trouble when she bakes cupcakes for the school bake sale.

Freshmen encounter many new things in high school -- new teachers, new friends, new subjects, new responsibilities -- and all are important to personal growth and success. But among the most challenging of these new experiences is the rapid growth of vocabulary, which will become increasingly sophisticated and complex in the years ahead. The best way to start high school is to be well prepared, and what better way to prepare than to have a varied...

Nancy is about to lose her first tooth, but if she can prevent it from falling out until she arrives at school she will get a special necklace from the nurse.

After Mercy Watson follows the delightful scent and delicious taste of the pansies her thoughtful neighbors plant to beautify their yard, animal control officer Francine Poulet is called out to handle the case, which brings unexpected results.

Gerald the elephant is certain that he cannot dance but his friend Piggie convinces him to try.