Best Selling Books by Nancy White Carlstrom

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.

It is both the unnoticed cottonwood seed floating in the air and the familiar raven’s call that prompts children to listen, touch, be surprised, laugh, and celebrate the wonder of their creator and the beauty of creation. This enchantingly poetic story will delight children as they discover new ways to appreciate and interact with the world around them.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Two children have fun visiting their friend Wyatt''s farm.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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