Kenny Pig, Miss Kitty, Jonathan Mouse, and the other friendly animals of River Bend share the joys of different seasons and holidays.

Offers actual examples of unusual animal friendships, including a camel and a potbellied pig, a giraffe and an ostrich, and a bear and a cat.

Eric Carle's Count to 10 Write-and-Erase Sound Book helps children build mathematics skills through sight and sound. The book has an attached 28-button audio module that leads children through number and color activities, plus a dry-erase marker and wipe-off pages for writing practice. Renowned children's book artist Eric Carle provided the illustrations. The book is recommended for children ages 3 and older. Eric Carle's Count to 10 Write-and-Erase Sound Book conforms to the toy safety requirements of ASTM F963-08. Three replaceable long-life AG-13 button cell batteries that power the sound module are included.

Reproduction of the original: Our Animal Friends in Their Native Homes by Phebe Westcott Humphreys

Research into social behaviour in animals has often focused on aggression, yet members of social species are far more likely to interact with each other in a positive way. Animal Friendships explores non-sexual bonding behaviours in a range of mammalian and avian species. Through analysis of factors which trigger and deepen friendships, Dagg uncovers a world of intricate and complex social interactions. These factors include sources of food, formation of coalitions, playdates for infants, mutual grooming and the apparent pleasure of simple companionship. Chapters cover different types of friendship: from those between two individuals, such as male-female or parent-offspring friendships, to those within family groups and even inter-species friendships. Not only does the book explore how and why friendships form, it also showcases the ingenious field techniques used by researchers enabling the reader to understand the scientific methodology. An invaluable read for both researchers and students studying animal social bonding.