Lizzy Rockwell

Jennifer and her friends at the community center are making a quilt. They begin with lots of colorful fabrics and an idea. Then they measure, cut, stitch, layer, and quilt. It's the work of many hands, many hours, and many stories. And the result is something warm and wonderful they can all share. Lizzy Rockwell tells the heartwarming story of a diverse group of people coming together to make things both lasting and beautiful-- a quilt and friendship....

Describes the six categories of nutrients needed for good health, how they work in the body, and what foods provide each.

An introduction to the human body, how it functions, and its need for exercise.

A young boy describes how a new baby is growing inside his mommy and tells what it is like when his new sister comes home from the hospital.

"A caterpillar hatches out of an egg and grows into a butterfly through its life cycle"--

In preparation for Halloween night, a family visits Mr. Comstock's farm to pick apples and pumpkins.

A little boy visits the zoo with his family for the first time and marvels at all of the wonders it offers.

Mary Clare divides treats into halves, thirds, or other fractional parts to make sure that each of her friends or family members can enjoy an equal share.

Mrs. Madoff's preschool class learns about Thanksgiving and puts on a play about the origins of the holiday.

Mrs. Madoff's students celebrate Saint Patrick's Day by making class presentations about the history of the holiday and Irish traditions and culture.