A humorous survey of the practical things dinosaurs can do explains how otherwise unused dinosaurs can offer a perfect excuse for forgetting homework while also making good nutcrackers, kites, and burglar alarms. Ages 3-7

When Crispin Blaze turns seven, he’s expected to breathe fire like all the other dragons. But instead of fire, he breathes a host of unusual things. Ages 3-5

Determined to protect her unruly brood from Fox’s frying pan, Mamma Toad offers herself in exchange and eventually persuades Fox to try her secret recipe for Toad-in-a-Hole, a tasty–and toadless–treat that everyone ends up enjoying together. Ages 3-7

Even though the people around him discourage him, a young Neil Armstrong yearns to fly to the moon and does everything he can to prepare for the day when man travels into outer space. Ages 4-8

Stanley wonders if Fluffy the cat, the new pet in the house, will ever like him after Stanley’s owners and Fluffy misunderstand his attempts at friendliness. Ages 4-8

A humorous story about two dogs determined to find their own way to the beach. Ages 5-8

Bored with eating nothing but fish his entire life, an adventurous penguin leaves Antarctica and journeys north to dine on a more colorful and tasty treat. Ages 2-5

When a tornado leaves a farmer with a heap of scrap metal and no animals, his neighbors are sure it’s all over for him. But the determined farmer refuses to admit defeat. His plans are big, and when his neighbors dismiss them with the words, “When pigs fly,” they grow bigger still. The farmer sets to work to turn that scrap metal into some rather surprising creatures. Ages 4-7

Stanley knows he’s not supposed to leave the yard, but he’s dog-tired of it. So when he discovers a way out … he’s gone! A few escapes later, five dogs are on the lam. And with Stanley in the lead, they’re off to have the kind of fun you can’t find in a yard — chasing tomcats, sampling tasty garbage and soaking fire hydrants. Ages 3-7

When Molly’s dog Sheba has eleven puppies, Molly has to think of a way to find a home for each one. Ages 5-8

By daylight, the Drumheller dinosaurs rest their ancient bones. But when the moon rises, so do these slumbering skeletons — ready to tango, fandango, shimmy and shake! This exuberant read-aloud imagines what the dinosaur skeletons of world-famous Drumheller, Alberta, get up to when everyone’s asleep. Ages 3-7

Stanley’s people go out a lot. Stanley is a good dog, but one night, while they’re away, the temptation becomes too great and he sneaks up onto the couch. What a wonderful experience! Soon he’s also blasting the music, dancing around the living room and raiding the fridge. Stanley’s never had so much fun! But after a couple of weeks something is missing, and Stanley realizes that partying alone has lost its thrill. Ages 3-7

Deciding that she would have more fun as a person than as a cow, Cappuccina heads off to visit the local village, but even though she tries on scores of shoes, hats, and dresses, she cannot find anything to suit her. Ages 5-8

Ben’s little sister Allison is a nuisance. He’d rather have a puppy. And today, while Mom is at work, Allison will be more of a nuisance than usual. Ben has to deliver her – along with her swan costume – to her ballet recital on time. Ages 4-8