Michael Rosen

When a blizzard traps a family outside in a whiteout, a cattle dog devises a stunning rescue in a moving, suspenseful, and gorgeously illustrated story.

A family—a mother, a father, and their ten-year-old son—have come all the way from Florida to the Appalachian foothills to experience the wonder of a snowy weekend. At a nearby farm, a cattle dog is working, as she does every day, driving her forty head of cattle from pasture

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Perfect for commuter train rides, rush-hour gridlock, Pilates work-outs, or any time when levity might add to the very quality of life. With inimitable contributions by Merrill Markoe, Dave Barry, Garry Trudeau and Bruce McCall, you have a triumphant salute to one of America's greatest assets: its sense of humor.

A salvo of hilarity from that loose canon of American humor that Mirth of a Nation editor Michael J. Rosen has culled from some

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A man tells about all the emotions that accompany his sadness over the death of his son, and how he tries to cope.

Presents the life and times of the renowned author through a review of some plays and expressions.

"Fizzing with rhythm, energy, and laughter, this perfect gift-book introduction to poetry celebrates the day-to-day routines of early childhood. From the rise-and-shine exuberance of 'Up, Up, Uppity-up!' to the sweet lull of 'Hush and a Hush/Soft and Low,' colorful pages abound with observations of ordinary moments, from brushing your teeth to digging in a sandbox, that mirror a childlike day-in-the-life. Poetic bounty at its best and brightest, this...

Learn about the balls used in basketball, soccer, football, tennis, handball, golf, volleyball, and ping pong: how they're made, why they look the way they do, some amazing facts about their history...and a bit about the games that use them, too.

"There are so many wonderful things to discover on a nature adventure! From changing weather to creepy-crawlies and even animal tracks, this guide is packed full of fun facts, field activities, and guiding tips for further exploration into the great outdoors-- whether that's at the park, in the backyard, or on a far-off bear hunt." -- Page [4] of cover.

Follow siblings Stan, Katie, Rosie, Max, the baby, and Rufus the dog, as they venture through snowstorms and dark forests in search of bears.