Linda Ashman

Simple rhyming text encourages children to set aside anger and irritation and find peace within themselves, and with the world.

A family keeps forgetting the things they need to take to the beach.

"The classic song gets a fresh new twist! The fun begins when Grandma and Grandpa send invitations to their far-flung, modern, and multiracial family: Come to our house for the holidays--and bring your favorite pie! Off everyone goes, driving down snowy roads, riding the train, boarding a plane ... even sailing along in a hot-air balloon. As each family faces an obstacle that delays their trip, they learn that sometimes the most old-fashioned form...

"Abby is anxious to host the perfect tea party for a friend she idolizes, but life serves up a sweet taste of the fun to be had when perfection is off the table. Have you met Phoebe--Miss Phoebe Dupree? Phoebe's as perfect as perfect can be. To Abby, her friend Phoebe can do no wrong. Phoebe is speedy. Phoebe is smart. She's equally brilliant at science and art. So when the budding hostess invites Phoebe over for a tea party, everything from the sugary...

A young boy meets many friendly sea animals as he travels underwater in his bright orange submarine.

Warned not to try out her new skates, Sammy straps them on anyway, resulting in a wild ride through town.

"Chaos ensues when pets attend school"--

William asks his animal friends, one after another, to awake from hibernation and prepare a celebration for a special friend who has been away all winter.

Told in two voices, this sweet rhyming friendship story follows two children as they try to discover what they have in common.

A rhyming bedtime story about a little boy and some animal characters that touches on the concept of hibernation.