Books in A First-Start Reader series

Smaller than the rest of his family, Danny tries hard to be big and strong--until one day his size proves to be just right.

Describes some of the characteristics of stars, those hot glowing inhabitants of space, of which our sun is but one.

When the weather turns cold, Billy the rabbit buys the materials to make a coat

Pete loves his house, with its swing and bell, and when he disappears it is to bring back a friend

A visit to the zoo reveals big and little elephants, bears, monkeys, turtles, and lions

A surprise party is given for Kate by the other animals.

Just as he nears sleep, Maxwell hears some disturbing sounds.

Joey the jack-o'-lantern longs to be scary for Halloween, but no one is frightened until Willie Witch lends her help to Joey

A child talks about a variety of pies, including mud pies.

Undecided what kind of cake to make, a hippo mixes apples, carrots, honey, and chocolate and puts them in the oven.

Bo Bunny and his forest friends secretly arrange a party for Kate the skunk

Mike is afraid of what he will look like after getting his first haircut