a delightful tale about life on a farm and of family. Children will learn some very important life lessons, from a chicken's perspective of course -Thalia Marakas, author of If Gumdrops Fell Like Raindrops...A Collection of Poems. Talking animals have been a staple of children's stories throughout history. From Chicken Little to Foghorn Leghorn, the talking chicken has fascinated children of all ages - Dave and Amy Cheverine, teachers, parents, grandparents. This book harkens back to great children's literature of the past -Linda Brown, Educator The Adventures of Benny, Lenny, and Al: Three Boy Chickens is an amusing action story about the misadventures of some mischievous baby chicks. With important lessons of authority, forgiveness, and love, author Bob Vasil sheds some light on important issues in a very fun way. Children will not be able to stop reading about The Adventures of Benny, Lenny, and Al!

When Benny the dog steals the show from Brillo the magician, he is forced to look for a new home where his rare talents such as juggling and tap dancing will be appreciated.

Benny is dismayed to discover that the new kid on his block, a girl, can throw a baseball better than he can.

What would you do if a shark followed you home? In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers! Mr. Fitzgerald said sharks like to circle their food while they decide if it looks tasty. I must have left my scooter in the yard. The shark started riding it around our house. And around. And around. On his third time around, I knew. He was circling me. When Benny learns about sharks at school, he immediately feels worried. He definitely can't go in the ocean, because sharks live there. But even simply staying out of the water isn't enough, because a shark named Mr. Chompers follows him home! What will Benny do? This humorous, highly-illustrated story is perfect for kids just beginning to read on their own. The short chapters, early vocabulary, and amusing illustrations make reading easy and fun! Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.

The story of the final recordings of one of the greatest jazz musicians of the twentieth century