Albert the Bear


Book Description

When Albert arrives in Mr. Jolly's toy shop, the other toys think he is the saddest-looking bear they have ever seen. Determined to cheer him up, the toys spring into action. But underneath his frown, Albert the bear has a surprise of his own. . . . Nick Butterworth's vibrant illustrations and memorable characters tell a delightfully charming story filled with giggles -- and some very big laughs indeed!




The Adventures of Albert, the Running Bear


Book Description

Following his escape from the zoo, Albert Bear encounters a series of mishaps and finally finds himself running in a marathon.




Brown Bear Starts School


Book Description

On his first day of school, Brown Bear is worried—until he realizes that he knows what to do. Brown Bear is nervous. Today is his very first day of school. What if his classmates don't like him? What if he can't hear the teacher? What if he doesn’t have the right clothes? His mother does her best to reassure him but it isn’t until Brown Bear learns that he can do things for himself that he relaxes and helps his friends, too.




Delivery Bear


Book Description

I am here with treats to share. Fluffy cookies baked with care! Zogby wants to work for Fluffy Tail Cookies as a delivery animal—but he's a bear and all the other animals are cute bunnies. Zogby tries to pretend to be a bunny by wearing bunny ears, putting on whiskers, and adding a fluffy tail. But he still scares the customers! When Zogby realizes being himself is best, can he find a way to stand out and get the job?




Mama and Daddy Bear's Divorce


Book Description

When Mama and Daddy Bear tell Dinah that they are getting a divorce, Dinah is very sad and scared. Where will Daddy go? Will she see him again? Over time, though, Dinah learns that while Daddy isn't living with them anymore, many of the best things stay the same: Mama will always be her mama, Daddy will always be her daddy, and they love her very much. A brief note for parents is included.




The Bears Go to School


Book Description

Pete and Gabby are bored so they go in search of something to do. When they come across a school, they know it must be fun! The two bear cubs prowl through the school and wreak havoc in the music room, art room, gymnasium, and the cafeteria before having to be escorted back to the campground by the ranger. It turns out that school is a very fun place!




Albert's Tree


Book Description

When spring arrives Albert wants to spend time with his favorite tree, but when the tree starts to cry Albert does not know what to do. -- provided by publisher.




The Arkansaw Bear


Book Description

Albert Bigelow Paine (1861-1937) was an American author and biographer best known for his work with Mark Twain. He was a member of the Pulitzer Prize Committee and wrote in several genres, including fiction, humour, and verse. Paine was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts and moved to Bentonsport, Iowa at the age of 1. He later moved to St. Louis, where he trained as a photographer, and became a dealer in photographic supplies in Fort Scott, Kansas. He wrote several children's books, the first of which was published in 1898. He went on to write about his travelling adventures, including The Tent Dwellers, written about a trout fishing trip to Nova Scotia. Other works by him: The Boy's Life of Mark Twain (1916), Mark Twain: A Biography, 3 volumes (1917), Mark Twain's Letters, 2 volumes (1917), A Short Life of Mark Twain (1920), Mark Twain's Speeches (1923) and Life and Lillian Gish (1932).




Where's Albert?


Book Description

Each read-aloud book in the Mouse Math series focuses on a single, basic math concept and features adorable mice, Albert and Wanda, who live in a People House. Entertaining fiction stories capture kids’ imaginations as the mice learn about numbers, shapes, sizes and more. Over 3 million copies sold worldwide! It's campout time for the Squeak Scouts! The ten little mice can't wait to explore the great outdoors. But when Albert gets sidetracked with his pet snail, Flash, the Squeak Scouts must shout, "Where's Albert?" Every Mouse Math title includes back matter activities that support and extend reading comprehension and math skills, plus free online activities. (Math concept: Counting and Skip Counting).




Albert Le Blanc


Book Description

An uplifting story about a bear without a smile from the bestselling creator of Percy the Park Keeper.