It’s a perfect, beautiful day! How will Digby and Kate decide what to do? Should they stay inside and paint pictures or go for a walk in the sunshine? Play checkers (Kate likes to win) or go outside and take pictures of the butterflies? Digby and Kate don’t always agree how to spend their time, but they do agree that they’ll always be the best of friends!...

In this prequel to The William Problem, Liza's stuck with Mrs. Rumford--the most strict teacher in school. Liza wonders how she'll survive the year, until she meets the new girl, Bridget. Can the two of them tough it out together?

* Puffin Chapters
* Black-and-white illustrations
* Ages 7-10...

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Liza is convinced third-grade is going to be great until she gets to school that first day and everything starts going wrong....

Barbara Baker’s big, boisterous family of bears is back in a new easy-to-read book about a special time: evening. The busy Saturday has made the two big bears and the four children tired. Or maybe not. In six chapters—one for each family member—they have quite a time of it as everyone gets ready for bed. Warm, simple text and cozy pictures show how much fun it is to be yourself and be part of a big family....

It’s a perfect, beautiful day! How will Digby and Kate decide what to do? Should they stay inside and paint pictures or go for a walk in the sunshine? Play checkers (Kate likes to win) or go outside and take pictures of the butterflies? Digby and Kate don’t always agree how to spend their time, but they do agree that they’ll always be the best of friends!...