James is a very busy and very splendid red engine with many important things to do. He has no time to be bothered by small insignificant bees. But when a buzzing swarm find James's warm boiler a cozy place to sit, James is driven completely buggy. What is an important engine to do? Originally by The Reverend W Awdry, this classic story has been adapted to appeal to the reader who is starting to gain confidence in his reading skills.

A collection of four stories chronicling the adventures of several railway engines.

James, a red train engine, tries to get rid of a group of bees that are plaguing him.

James, a red train engine, tries to get rid of a group of bees that are plaguing him.

An accessibly-priced collection of five early reader tales features Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends Gordon, James, Percy and newcomer Hiro. Original.

Entertaining essays that find the funny side in everything from fatherhood to fishing to financial planning. This collection of the best and funniest columns published by syndicated humor columnist Mark Thrice takes a hilarious look at normal everyday life—from husbanding to parenting to holding down the job that is paying for both. With over fifty columns showcasing Mr. Thrice’s witty and whimsical turns, this treasure produces laughs on every page.

The only guide you'll need for choosing the best videos -- and CD-ROMS -- for your family. INCLUDES: More than 1000 entries of kid-tested and adult-approved videos currently available. Listings organized by age -- from infancy to adolescence -- as recommended by child development specialists. A wide range of categories with special attention to gender and ethnicity: Educatioinal/Instructional; Fairy Tales; Family Literature and Myth; Special Interest; Foreign Language; Holiday; Music; How-To; and Nature. Review ratings in a clear, easy-to-read format. Evaluations by panels of adults and children. Outstanding programs from independents and major studios. Ordering information, running times, and suggested retail prices. Evaluations of more than 100 CD-ROMs 500 recommended feature films for the family...and more!