Best Selling Books by Harriet Ziefert

Meet Really Bird, a small bird who lives in a large city park with his friends Cat, Pup, Mouse, and Rabbit. In each story, Really Bird finds himself really wanting something – to be bigger, to have his fair share, or to be the leader – to be really silly, funny, strong, cool, happy, or brave. And when he feels something, he really feels it. Each story is an entertaining, character-driven caper based on relatable social/emotional themes, delivered with surprise twists, high drama, and expert comic timing. Along the way, lessons are learned about qualities such as teamwork and compassion. The emphasis is on character growth and development through creative problem-solving. Friendship and emotional engagement are at the heart of every story. In I Really Want to Fly to the Moon! Really Bird is and his friends, Cat and Pup. He decide to take a trip up into space. Destinantion Moon! Along the way, they discovers how patience, empathy and teamwork can get them where they want to go.

Puffin Easy-to-Read Level 1.

Molly and her little sister Jenny bake a make-believe cake out of mud, twigs, and berries when they spend an afternoon at their grandparents house.

Little monster goes to a surprise birthday party.

A child eagerly anticipates traveling to the nation's capital and touring the White House, home of the presidents.

A biker, jogger, and hiker join three young runners in a race for ice cream.

Allie's preparations for Halloween include making a jack-o'-lantern, filling trick-or-treat bags, and finding a costume for the school parade.

An innocent young alligator tries to make friends with various animals, but they all run away, shouting, "Egads, alligator!"

Buzzy continues to tackle common childhood issues in this story about finding and losing a new playmate. Like any child who has a favourite new toy and has to learn to move on when that toy breaks or is lost, Buzzy has to find his own replacement for his balloon when it bursts.Ages 1-4

When given the honor of choosing the Christmas tree, a child realizes the many different choices available.

Polly Go Lightly practices her ballet positions and dreams of dancing on the big stage.

Molly has to get all dressed up to go outside even though she doesn't like to. She shares her clothes with the snowman and then takes the items back when she becomes cold.

A young boy and girl discuss visiting Public Gardens in Boston, petting the ducks and viewing the swan boats.

Maxie wishes Santa Claus would come by helicopter so he could spend some time with Santa.

The reader is asked to guess, by looking at a variety of pictures, what Bear will eat, paint, drink, climb, and hug during a busy morning. Foldout pages reveal the correct activities.

Workbook to help children practice writing uppercase letters.

Presents a guide to proper behavior for the child fortunate enough to catch a ride through the night with the moon.

Ms. Vanilla's class celebrates Valentine's Day by having each student read a valentine.