Lost Little Robin

by Howard Goldsmith

Published 1 November 1998
Little Robin is still deep in the woods chirping his favorite song - "Cheer-up Cheer-up Cheer-io!" he sings. He doesn't notice that the clouds are gathering and the winter snows are approaching. Little Robin dallies so much that he misses his flock's annual flight south! Of course, in the end he finds his family - but not before making friends with other migratory birds and learning their songs. This warm tale of a tardy young robin introduces children to the distinctive calls of different birds...while teaching about migration.

Sleepy Little Owl

by Howard Goldsmith

Published 1 August 1997
Open the eyes of young readers to the world of nighttime animals! Mother Owl says, "Night owls play at night and sleep during the day." But Little Owl is determined to stay up all day and play under the radiant sun, so he steals away, once his parents are asleep. Along the way, he makes new friends and sees some interesting sights - but he's getting sleepier and sleepier - he tries other beds, but none of them is comfortable, and he's so far from his soft, safe nest. Maybe this wasn't such a great idea, after all..."Sleepy Little Owl" is the first title in the new "Early Learner's Science Through Stories" series of scientifically accurate, beautifully illustrated picture books. This delightful tale of an adventurous baby owl introduces young children to the waking and sleep cycles of nocturnal and diurnal animals, including mouse, woodpecker, frog, opossum, raccoon, and chipmunk - while gently pointing out the perils of ignoring the rules!

Shy Little Turtle

by Howard Goldsmith and Howard Goldsmih

Published 1 December 1997
The world outside frightens Little Turtle. Inside his beautiful hard shell it's so dark, cool, quiet, and safe. Outside it's so bright--hot--noisy--huge. THUNK! Was that a tree? A rock? It's hard to get around with your head in a shell! There's a wonderful colorful world waiting for Little Turtle--if only he'd venture out to greet it.