Eileen Christelow

Five little monkeys bake a birthday cake : Five little monkeys wake up with the sun. Today is their mama's birthday and they are going to bake a cake. They'll have to measure the flour and mix in the right number of eggs, and get it all into the oven in time for the birthday surprise without waking up Mama! Five little monkeys jumping on the bed : As soon as they say good night to Mama, the five little monkeys start to jump on their bed. But trouble...

After Mama reads them a bedtime story, the five little monkeys continue reading. When Mama hears them laugh at a funny book or scream at a scary book, she reminds them that it is time to sleep.

"When babysitter Lulu takes the five little monkeys trick-or-treating, they decide to change costumes with their friends and try to fool Lulu and their mother"--Verso page.

The five little monkeys try to avoid going to bed by playing hide-and-seek with the babysitter.

Using a campaign for mayor as an example, shows the steps involved in an election, from the candidate's speeches and rallies, to the voting booth where every vote counts, to the announcement of the winner.

Five little monkeys try to bake a cake for their mother's birthday without waking her up.

Five little monkeys try to bake a cake for their mother's birthday without waking her up.

"Robins are the most familiar and beloved of all birds, found throughout North America and celebrated as one of the first signs of spring. But there's a lot about them that most people don't know! In this visually stunning picture book that features comic-book panels combined with painterly illustrations, Eileen Christelow tells the story of two young robins' first year, and reveals plenty of little-known facts that are sure to captivate young naturalists....

Walter, the family dog with a nose for trouble, creates problems for his young mistress because he keeps sniffing out and unwrapping the Christmas presents.

'No more monkeys jumping on the bed!' Read along with each sparklingly illustrated page to find out what happens to these five little monkeys who just won't listen!