Best Selling Books by Nancy White Carlstrom

As a young girl walks with her parents through the countryside, her questions elicit responses that help her to know God better.

This collection of 15 lively poems focuses on one family''s Thanksgiving preparations and traditions, starting with the school pageant the day before. Full color.

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 imagined.

Celebrates the world of nature that God has made, from the raven''s call to a pod of orca whales.

A poem which calls upon all creatures to give glory and praise to the Creator.

Now in paperback for the first time--the first title in the popular Jesse Bear series. Playtime, lunchtime, bathtime, bedtime--all the everyday but special moments in a little bear''s day--are captured in lilting verse and full-color illustrations. A Booklist Editors'' Choice. Full-color. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Because none of the other animals will play with him, Joshie the sea otter swims too far out to sea, but he is called back by a song sung in the strong safe voice of his mother.

A child watches the sky in changing seasons and in all kinds of weather and learns to listen.

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.

Are we there yet? Are we there yet? We''re here, Jesse Bear! We''re here! At his family reunion, Jesse Bear visits with aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins galore. Readers will love being introduced to this lively extended family, and they will celebrate with Jesse bear when he is finally old enough to do something very special. Nancy White Carlstrom and Bruce Degen once again explore a preschooler''s world through the eyes of the always endearing Jesse Bear.

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

Three mothers and their offspring--fox, rabbit, and human--wait for the first snow of winter.

This latest Jesse Bear adventure story features the energetic young bear whose droll, infectious humor and amiable, tolerant parents have won innumerable fans among preschoolers and parents alike, who are sure to find read-aloud magic in a picture book that''s as colorful as a party. Full color.

At Halloween Jesse Bear picks out a pumpkin, helps make a jack-o-lantern, works on a costume and has fun trick-or-treating. Illustrated by colorful pictures and prose, young readers will delight in such a festive--but sometimes scary--holiday.

A collection of poems celebrating such Halloween phenomena as monsters, witches, haunted houses, and jack-o-lanterns.

A child says goodnight to the natural world and all those that occupy it. A young Native American narrator speaks to the world of nature he holds so dear-Papa Star, Mama Moon-and bids the creatures of nature to rest until morning.

When her best friend, an old lady named Miss Lilly, passes away, Sara learns that the memory of a loved one never dies.

A father describes the coming of winter to his little girl.

It''s morning! Time for Sammy to get ready for school.

A train, a truck, a car, a bicyclist, a unicyclist, and a roller skater compete in a race.

A child going to the hospital to have tonsils removed insists on bringing a worn but beloved stuffed animal instead of a newer one.

A young girl visits all day with the animals on a farm, until it is time for them to go to sleep and await a new day.

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

Rose Marie is not at all sure she likes having to deal with her new sister Baby Boo.

From early morning reveille in his parents'' bedroom until lights are turned out at night, the energetic rhymes and rhythms of childhood animate Jesse Bear''s day. Full color.

Follows one red fox, two ravens, and other animals through the snow-covered woods.

Raven and the other animals try to awaken the frozen river to the coming Alaskan springtime.

Heather''s big brother outshines her in almost everything, until finally she finds something she can do even better.

When Benjamin Badger refuses to take a nap, his mother tells him about the other animals that nap during the day.

Rhymed text and illustrations describe Jesse Bear''s activities for preschoolers.

Rhymed text and illustrations describe Jesse Bear''s activities for preschoolers.

Counting numbers becomes an adventure for Jesse Bear in this story told in bouncy rhyme. Full-color illustrations.

A young child excitedly plans all the essentials she must take with her for a trip to Grandma''s house.