Books like Wait, skates! and other funny stories by Mildred D. Johnson

A literal-minded housekeeper causes chaos in the Rogers household when she attempts to make sense of some instructions.

Celebrate the timeless warmth of a mother's love with the very first ever I Can Read book! Meet Little Bear, a friend to millions of children. And meet Mother Bear, who is there whenever Little Bear needs her. When it is cold and snowy outside, she finds just the right outfit for Little Bear to play in. When he goes to the moon, she has a hot lunch waiting for him on his return. And, of course, she never forgets his birthday. This classic from Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak was written in 1957 and remains as beloved today as it was then. An ALA Notable Children's Book, this Level One I Can Read is full of warm and lovingly playful stories that are perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

Frog and Toad Are Friends is an American children's picture book, written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel and published by Harper & Row in 1970. It inaugurated the Frog and Toad series, whose four books completed by Lobel comprise five easy-to-read short stories each. It was a Caldecott Honor Book, or runner-up for the American Library Association Caldecott Medal, which recognizes the year's best illustration in an American children's picture book. ---------- Also contained in: [Adventures of Frog and Toad](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL15428561W) [The Frog and Toad Treasury](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1973505W)

Illus. in full color. "Papa Bear tries to solve the mystery of Farmer Ben's missing pumpkin. Will keep beginning readers in stitches and prove enticing even to reluctant readers." School Library Journal.

Presents the traditional version of a famous American folk poem first heard in the U.S. in the 1940's with illustrations on die-cut pages that reveal all that the old lady swallows.

Henry, feeling lonely on a street without any other children, finds companionship and love in a big dog named Mudge.

A compilation of more than a dozen previously published Dr. Seuss books, plus essays by nine authors and other book lovers, including Audrey Geisel, widow of Dr. Seuss.

"A collection of comics about every kid's favorite school subject: recess"--

Four previously published stories featuring the extremely literal-minded Amelia Bedelia, as well as related activities and recipes.

Calling all kidz! Do you like comics? Do you like laughing till milk comes out of your nose?! Look no further do we have the book for you! All your favorite comic characters are right here in one book, including the Peanuts gang, Babymouse, and Lunch Lady. This all-star tribute to classic Sunday comics includes eight sidesplitting, action-packed stories about every kid's favorite subject, LUNCH!

Text and photographs follow the activities of an eleven-year-old aspiring skater from her daily training sessions to her participation in competitions and an ice show.

A collection of humorous stories featuring a teenaged mummy, a homicidal turkey, and the world's largest pool of chocolate milk.