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Written by Ruth Stiles Gannett
Illustrated by Ruth Chrisman Gannett

If you’re going to rescue the baby dragon, don’t forget a well-packed knapsack before you travel to Wild Island. As you journey up the river, use your wits and supplies to outsmart the many wild animals who live in the thick and colorful jungle.

My Father's Dragon

Robert the Rose Horse

Written by Julius Lester
Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

Sam and the Tigers

Written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola

Strega Nona

Written and illustrated by Esther Averill

When the fire bell rings, Pickles will slide down the fire pole to help put out the flames or rescue a fellow neighborhood cat from the tree. Visitors to the Hook & Ladder Co 7 will find their own fire pole so they can learn to do big things, just like the Fire Cat.

The Fire Cat

Caps for Sale

Goodnight Moon

I Am a Bunny

Written and Illustrated by Taro Yashima

The story of a strange, shy, small boy who is isolated by his differences from the other children in the school.

Crow Boy