Books with author Bethany Roberts

“The simple text is packed with words to delight the ear.”—School Library Journal Who's hurrying, scurrying, whisking and frisking their way through a moonlit pumpkin patch? An adorable family of Halloween mice, of course! And they have a quick and clever plan to scare off any hungry-looking cat who happens to rustle or swish its way by. Full of rhyme, repetition, and wordplay, this holiday favorite is now available in an easy reader format. Perfectly paced for beginners with simple words and short sentences.

Albert is the story of a mouse--a mischievous, fun-loving, and very special mouse. There have been many stories about adventurous, talking mice, but there's never been a story about a mouse who bakes delicious treats with love and sunshine and delivers them to your doorstep all wrapped in red bows. This is a story about how Albert came to live with Bob and Franny, and how he learned to share love, kindness, and sweet surprises with everyone, just to make them merry.Albert is about loving, baking, and giving. And inside, you'll find recipes, labels, and inspiration for finding the Albert in your own heart.

"Skip! Hop! Zip! Nip!" The sprightly characters from "Halloween Mice!" frolic across a wintry landscape to deliver valentines to all their woodland friends. Lively rhymed text filled with sounds that are fun to say aloud, and a simple mystery -- what happened to the littlest mouse? -- that is happily solved, make this a perfect book to share with a very young audience.

A brave little squirrel transforms her fears into a reassuring, heroic adventure.“What if . . . what if . . . a tiger ate them?”Aunt Lily’s eyes opened wide.“Eaten by a tiger? What an awful thought!”“But I would rescue them,” said Rosie.“I would chase that tiger until he let them free.”Rosie is worried. Why aren’t her parents home yet? The reassuring, heroic text and fun-filled illustrations address one of children’s biggest fears while celebrating one little squirrel’s bravery.

Taking is so easy, but giving is the true challenge. While taking from the earth is necessary for survival, one small boy learns that it is equally important to give back. He plants a seed and nurtures it from sprout to full grown tree. Despite threatening fire and other dangers, he faithfully protects his beloved tree. As the boy becomes much older, he passes on his greatest gift – his legacy to guard the earth.

The holiday mice are back! It’s Christmas time and the four cheerful mice merrily hang stockings, string popcorn, wrap presents, and sing carols. The little mice are so caught up in their joyful preparations that they almost forget to look out for their old enemy, the cat. Happily, their Christmas spirit is so infectious that even the cat is not immune. Simple, lively verse and colorful, action-filled illustrations convey all the anticipation and goodwill that come with the Yuletide season in this delightful read-aloud.