J. Alison James

"A touching story about a sugar maple tree who finds a lifelong friend when a young girl comes to seek comfort by its branches"-- Provided by publisher.

When a big blue whale comes to live near their reef, there is a misunderstanding between him and Rainbow Fish and his friends that leaves everyone very unhappy and hungry.

After Lars the Little Polar Bear rescues a scared hare from a hole in the ice, the two new friends share an adventurous day, during which each discovers just how much courage he has.

When Rainbow Fish gets lost and separated from his family and friends during an undersea storm, he makes new friends that help him find his way home.

Mikko the hedgehog is perfectly content living in his garden until Grandfather Tarek suggests that he should accomplish something important in order to be happy like the other animals.

Whose foot is this? An intriguing close-up of an animal's foot piques curiosity that's satisfied on the following page with a stunning full-size photo of the animal itself and a brief description of how the foot is used. A tiger stalks its prey on velvet paws. A gecko's ribbed feet enable it to climb walls as smooth as glass. The mole uses its feet for digging. The webbed feet of a duck help it swim. Rabbits and kangaroos have feet adapted for jumping...

When Leo the lion, King of the Beasts, ignores his subjects, preferring to lie around lazily being waited on and admired, they take away his crown.

Presents five stories featuring Rainbow Fish in which he follows his heart, summons his courage, and makes friends.

Rinaldo the sly fox is up to his old tricks, eluding Bruno the duck detective and acquiring riches through his trickery, until he is outfoxed by a clever cat.

After the Christmas cakes which Lucas and his father make for everyone in their Italian village disappear, Lucas sets out to discover what has become of them.