Susan Hood

"One can be one thing all on its own-one star, one stream, one stick, one stone. But those on their toes, those using their smarts, know one can be more than the sum of its parts. Consider the two slices of bread that make up one sandwich, or the three lines of poetry that form one haiku, or even the ten years that form one decade. From one to ten, from sandwiches to centuries, every part is necessary to the whole. In this fascinating concept book,...

While Spike, a tiny axolotl salamander, practices being the monster he believes he is, other animals call him cute and funny but when a gila monster arrives and the other creatures hide, Spike shows his true nature.

Big Bird searches his apartment for his teddy bear Radar while Elmo looks for a little black puppy.

On the way to get a hair cut, a child sees others with not-so-perfect hair.

When the littlest bunny in a very large family finds a special Easter egg, he learns that his mother is right when she says, "It's what's inside that counts."

Provides information and safety tips relating to hurricanes and discusses notable examples from the past.

Elmo is unable to find a black puppy that runs into the Furry Arms.

"Little Tiger isn't bad-- he's just not so good at understanding when to be loud and when to be quiet! Eventually, Tiger finds that the library is perfect for quiet study. And there's no better time to be loud than on the soccer field!" --