R. W. Alley

Four friends celebrate Thanksgiving in their own silly way.

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.

Second-grade detective Jigsaw Jones and his partner, Mila, have an eerie case to wrap up when a mummy is spotted at the class Halloween party.

Jigsaw's school is haunted! Some kids saw a ghost dancing in the classroom. Jigsaw Jones is not afraid. He will catch this glowing ghost...even if he has to stay after school to do it!

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!

A cumulative counting song describes the animals seen on an imaginative photo safari to Africa. Includes music to set the words to the melody of "The Twelve Days of Christmas."

Featuring friendship, school, family, and a diverse community, these early illustrated chapter book Jigsaw Jones Mysteries from James Preller have it all. When a new kid moves into town, he brings with him a mystery as big as his house! Reggie Armitage the III has found a box with a list of codes and a golden skeleton key-but he has no idea what the key opens or how to crack the code. It's a good thing 2nd-grade sleuths, Jigsaw Jones and Mila Yeh,...

Paddington Bear heads to the beach and worries if he will be able to enjoy his bun as one seagull after another follows him in hopes of stealing his snack.

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.

When things go wrong during a day at the beach, like a ball that drifts away or a gooey ice cream mess, a father could do a lot of things but always picks the loving one.