Patricia Lakin

A deaf boy and his father share a special time as they watch the sun rise at the beach.

"Roscoe the raccoon happily lives alone in a junkyard, but when three visitors come looking for a new home, he discovers he can create more with others than he ever could on his own--and together they can build an environment that is better for everyone."--

Max and Mo, the class hamsters, have fun after the students return from picking apples, in a story that includes instructions for making apple prints and a recipe for applesauce.

"Best friends Bruno the squirrel and Lulu the chipmunk have adventures, both real and imaginary, on the playground." --

"Mo the lovable tow truck always mambos while he works, but to rescue a sports car from a squelchy mud puddle, Mo’s solo routine may have to become a duet"--

When it starts snowing one school day, Max and Mo, the art room hamsters, watch the "Big Ones" outside making snowmen, and they decide to make one too. Includes instructions for making a paper snowflake and snowman.

Four young crocodiles find all sorts of ways to keep busy on a rainy day.

When Max and Mo, two class hamsters, return to school and are placed in the Art Room, they use supplies found there to spell out their names for the students. Includes directions for making a nametag using household items.

A girl and her father prepare their beach cottage for the coming hurricane, which topples their swing tree and washes away their stairs. Includes section of hurricane facts.

"It's the 100th day of school, and Max and Mo can't wait to celebrate. The hamsters have so much fun making festive crowns and practicing their counting skills by making necklaces with 100 beads! Follow along with Max and Mo using simple instructions at the back of the book for kids to make a fun activity and play a game celebrating the 100th day of school!" --Amazon.