R. W. Alley

April Fools' Day is not a happy one for Wagner the mouse because his best friend, Pearl the rabbit, and other children and adults at school keep tricking him.

While waiting for their daughter to arrive at Paddington Station, Mr. and Mrs. Brown spot a small bear, recently arrived from darkest Peru, and take him home to join their family.

"For Mimi, the best day of the week is always Saturday, the day she gets to spend with just her Dad. But when Dad's work takes him away from Mimi on Saturday, 'Dadurday' is ruined. Can Mimi find a way to save 'Dadurday' and still make it special for her and her Dad?"-- Provided by publisher.

Told through Paddington's letters to his aunt Lucy back in Peru, this new novel offers Paddington's own special view on some of his most famous tales, from stowing away on a ship, to working as a barber.

A small bear from Darkest Peru sets out on an adventure of a lifetime. With nothing but a suitcase, several jars of marmalade, and a label around his neck that reads, "Please Look After This Bear," he stows away on a ship headed for faraway England. When the little bear arrives at London's busy Paddington Station, he is discovered by Mr. and Mrs. Brown. As luck would have it, the Browns are just the sort of people to welcome a lost bear into their...

When Paddington and Mr. Gruber decide to take a day off, they share a day of exploration and discovery in the city with Jonathan and Judy.

Paddington is not a bear to shy away from a tough job. But when he is left in charge of the local barber shop, his determination to keep the customers happy will surprise even himself! Paddington Bear has charmed readers of all ages for almost 60 years! Now part of the I Can Read line, Michael Bond's classic character will delight beginning readers with his curious nature and nose for adventure. Paddington at the Barber Shop is a Level One I Can...

Detective Jigsaw Jones and his friend, Mila, have a new case to solve after they happen upon a genuine mummy at the class Halloween party.

Extols the virtues of dads who still read comics and watch cartoons, understand that clothes do not have to match and that pancakes need not be round, and do not mind getting their hair wet--if they have any.

Ten-year-old Saxby Smart, the best detective in the world--for his age--investigates three cases while sharing clues with the reader so they can help solve the mysteries.