Nancy White Carlstrom

Jesse Bear is admonished not to get wet under a variety of tantalizing circumstances, until finally he receives permission in his own wading pool.

Jesse Bear experiences the sights, smells, sounds, and activities of Christmas, from decorations and gifts to baking and caroling.

Rhymed text and illustrations describe Jesse Bear's activities from January to December.

On a trip to an amusement park, Jesse Bear counts things from one silly (giggle) to ten rocks, counting on up to twenty at the end of the book.

A collection of poems about one family's activities on Thanksgiving Day, including pondering the history behind the holiday, welcoming visiting relatives, praying for others, enjoying the good food, and giving thanks at the end of the day.

A poetic recounting of how the birth of a child changes the lives of the parents.

Sammy wakes up to Monday morning sunshine, has breakfast, and heads to preschool.

A little boy watches the wind through the four seasons of the year.

Mama and child discuss the family's upcoming move to a new house and the reasons why she does not wish to leave the child behind.

When Jesse Bear finds out that his older cousin is coming for a visit, he's not happy about it; but things turn out differently from what he imagines.