Books in Hello Reader! series

Pip, a very curious bear cub, learns all about spring and Easter from his wise friend, Evergreen, in this very sweet, easy-to-read holiday story illustrated by the esteemed Lucinda McQueen.One morning, bear cub Pip wonders, "What is spring?" Pip's friend Evergreen explains it all, pointing out the many signs of spring: green buds on tree branches, grass and petals pushing up through the ground, grasshoppers hopping, bees buzzing... And Pip exclaims, "Now I know spring!""Wait! Spring gets even better!" says Evergreen.He tells Pip about the Easter holiday and the Easter Bunny who brings treats for little children. Pip wishes he were the Easter Bunny but laments that he has nothing to give.

In this nonfiction book in the Wild Earth series by author/illustrator team Lorraine Jean Hopping and Jody Wheeler, readers will learn interesting facts and true-life stories about avalanches.The phenomenon of an avalanche can have devastating effects for unsuspecting people. Young readers will learn about the causes of an avalanche, the different components of an avalanche, how dogs help in a rescue, and many more interesting facts. Accounts of true stories and past avalanche disasters are clearly illustrated in this Level 4 Hello Reader. Avalanche Safety Tips are provided at the back of the book.

With sweet, simple text and appealing illustrations, readers are shown many fun-filled activities they can enjoy with fall leaves. Six pages of educational activities and game cards are added at the end of the book to build and challenge vocabulary. There are eight pairs of game cards, each with a picture and its matching name. Young readers can use the game cards to play a version of concentration in which they match words and pictures.