Burlington Public Library

Working as a quality control inspector at a toy factory in Rhode Island, friendless alcoholic Smithy Ide considers himself a loser until a tragic event prompts him to set off on an epic cross-country bicycle journey

Water speaks of its existence in such forms as storm clouds, mist, rainbows, and rivers. Includes factual information on the water cycle.

Hedgehog loves his new bike. He wants his friend Harry to ride it! But Harry does not want to ride it. Does Harry not like the new bike?

"New things can be tricky, but never you fret--it's time to make friends with the Magical Yet!"--Back cover.

As ever growing numbers of animals visit a watering hole, introducing the numbers from one to ten, the water dwindles.

After a failed engagement and her mother's battle with cancer, Charlotte Carter's life is finally turning around now that she's landed a dream job teaching music. What she didn't see coming was the imminent closure of the school's music program. She's determined to save it, even if it means getting creative. There's no way she's chalking this up as just another failure in her book of recent embarrassments. Zach Bryant is back in town just long enough...

"A child tries and tries again to learn to ride a bicycle and friends provide words of encouragement"--Provided by publisher. A girl tries and tries again to learn to ride a bicycle and all her friends provide words of encouragement.

Slam Duncan and his fellow mountain bikers, having just learned how to ride the giant jump, the Dragon, are now determined to out-jump their arch-rival, Punk Tuer, whose bike has a secret weapon.

Have you ever wondered what happens when a little acorn becomes a big oak tree? This story offers a perfect introduction to the life cycle of trees. -- adapted from back cover.