The book is designed to build self-esteem, stimulate creativity, increase test scores, enhance knowledge base, improve communication, expand vocabulary, and develop natural talent. It is educational, interactive, entertaining, rewarding, and user friendly. It engages children in numerous activities that include reading, writing, research, role-playing, drawing, acting, singing, and coloring. The book teaches problem solving skills, coping skills, higher order thinking skills, character building skills, self-control, and conflict resolution. Children learn to interact in a positive manner with other children and adults, develop positive attitudes, and exemplify appropriate behavior. The book tells the story of how kindness and patience triumph over adversity. Recall and Interpretation Questions and numerous educational and fun activities follow the story. Lesson Plans and Character Education Study Guides are available.

When a tiny, yellow egg appears on the scene, three friends, Speckles the spider, Crumbs the cricket, and Annie the ant, aren’t sure what to think. But when Katy the caterpillar appears, Speckles and Crumbs think the caterpillar is much too ugly to be their friend. Only Annie the ant looks past the caterpillar’s funny shape and makes friends with Katy. As Katy the caterpillar begins her strange transformation into a beautiful butterfly, Annie is shocked and amazed. This educational and beautifully illustrated story shows the true meaning of beauty and friendship and the pitfalls of judging others by their appearances. Virtues: Respect for Others / Kindness / Friendship

Wiggly Eyes novelty feature delights young children again and again. Children will enjoy the big fun eyes for each character.

Casper the caterpillar needs help finding the perfect costume for the party.

When a tiny, yellow egg appears on the scene, three friends, Speckles the spider, Crumbs the cricket, and Annie the ant, aren’t sure what to think. But when Katy the caterpillar appears, Speckles and Crumbs think the caterpillar is much too ugly to be their friend. Only Annie the ant looks past the caterpillar’s funny shape and makes friends with Katy. As Katy the caterpillar begins her strange transformation into a beautiful butterfly, Annie is shocked and amazed. This educational and beautifully illustrated story shows the true meaning of beauty and friendship and the pitfalls of judging others by their appearances. Virtues: Respect for Others / Kindness / Friendship Speckles and Crumbs piensan que Katy, la oruga, es demasiado fea para ser su amiga, pero no para Annie. Cuando Katy se transforma en una hermosa mariposa, Speckles and Crumbs aprenden sobre la verdadera belleza, la amistad y las trampas de juzgar a los demás por sus apariencias.

A science story showing the discontented and humdrum life of Casper, the caterpillar, and his yearning to become a butterfly.