Connie Colwell Miller Knihy

A young boy pretends to be a master chef while cooking in the kitchen with his dad and shows what it's like to be a professional chef. Includes hands-on activity and glossary of chef terms.

A young girl transforms her family den into a vibrant public library, inviting readers to experience a day in the life of a librarian through her imaginative play. The narrative is enriched with a glossary of library terms, enhancing the educational aspect, while a scavenger hunt activity engages young readers in exploring the world of libraries. This charming story combines creativity and learning, making it a delightful read for children.

People are not the only ones who go to work every day. Animals are trained for jobs too! Learn about animal jobs, best breeds for the job, and true stories of famous animal heroes. Book jacket.

The story captures a day in the life of a kindergarten teacher through the eyes of a young boy who engages in imaginative play, pretending to be a teacher with his sister. This engaging narrative not only entertains but also educates, featuring a glossary and an activity designed to help readers practice their own teaching skills, fostering creativity and learning in a fun way.

The narrative explores a day in the life of a carpenter through the imaginative play of a young girl and her brother as they construct a cardboard-box fort. This engaging story not only captures the joy of creativity and teamwork but also includes a glossary of construction terms and an interactive activity to help readers develop their building skills.

In this modern-day re-telling of Aesop's fable 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf,' Andrew ruins a surprise his sisters are making for his mom when he gets bored and cries 'wolf' too many times. Includes original fable, compare and contrast questions, and short bio of Aesop.

Describes what therapy animals do, where they work, how they are trained, and which kinds of animals are best for certain jobs. Includes stories about real animals who have provided therapy to people.

In this modern-day re-telling of Aesop's fable 'The Lion, the Bear, and the Fox,' two sisters argue over who gets the last apple, until their brother comes home and grabs it. Includes original fable, compare and contrast questions, and short bio of Aesop.

In this illustrated choose-your-own-ending book, Toby can hardly contain his excitement to meet his new baby brother. Will he act wild or stay calm? Readers make choices for Toby and read what happens next, with each story path leading to different consequences. Includes three different endings and discussion questions.

In this modern-day re-telling of Aesop's fable 'The Lion and the Mouse,' James doesn't turn in a misbehaving kindergartner and in turn, she helps him. Includes original fable, compare and contrast questions, and short bio of Aesop.