McKinney Library Kid's Catalog

When his friend, the tadpole, becomes a frog and leaves the pond to explore the world, the little fish decides that maybe he doesn't have to remain in the pond either.

The farm animals try to divert a busy little spider from spinning her web, but she persists and produces a thing of both beauty and usefulness.

Attempting to hurry through his work so that he can give some school children a ride, Thomas the Tank Engine must overcome a series of obstacles.

Arthur doesn't believe that his little sister can really read, so he challenges her to prove it.

Illustrations and simple text draw the reader into a family celebration at which a girl receives a dollhouse.

Alexander, a real mouse, wants to be a toy mouse like his friend Willy until he discovers Willy is to be thrown away.

Jessica the frog befriends the animal that hatches from an egg she brought home, thinking it is a chicken.

Arthur and D.W. do not know what is wrong with Baby Kate when they take her to the neighborhood fair--but Pal the puppy does.

Baby Bear decides that of all the hugs from Mama and Papa Bear, a group hug is best.

Shows how Benjamin Franklin, inventor, writer and scientist, created a puzzle called the magic square to keep from being bored while serving as clerk for the Pennsylvania Assembly. Includes step-by-step instructions for creating your own magic squares.