Books in Little Dipper series

Caillou has lost his stuffed animal, and now that it is time for bed, he is upset that he can’t sleep with his favorite bear. Children learn alongside Caillou as he moves from insecurity to independence. Conceived with the help of a child psychologist, this depiction takes a commonplace situation and presents it from the child's point of view, making the tale appealing and completely relevant to youngsters. Featuring vibrant illustrations, this narrative describes the intense personal feelings children have about the security of their comfort items.

Mommy has been taking good care of Caillou, but he still has a fever. It's time to see the doctor and Caillou is very frightened. With help from his mommy and a kind, patient doctor, Caillou learns that going to the doctor isn't all bad and that the doctor can help him begin to feel better. This wonderful story helps toddlers overcome their anxieties associated with visiting the doctor.

This story shows children how to feel better about a visit from someone they don’t know. Caillou is so excited—his Uncle Felix, who he’s never met, is coming for dinner. Yet he doesn’t quite understand who Uncle Felix is and why he’s getting so much attention from Mommy and Daddy. Caillou feels more involved in the preparations when Mommy asks him to help her make a cake and to set the table.

Caillou is visiting Uncle Felix's farm! There are so many new things to see and do. Caillou sees plants that become food, mud that makes a bed, and babies by the dozen! As he helps feed the sheep, visits the piglets, and makes sure the cows have enough hay, he begins to understand animal life. It's a life very different from his own, and Caillou is fascinated by all his discoveries. A Day at the Farm mirrors the range of new emotions young children have when seeing live animals for the first time.

Uncle Felix is coming over for dinner! Mommy and Daddy are very excited, but Caillou has never met him and is a little aprehensive. When Uncle Felix arrives, Mommy and Daddy seem interested only in their visitor, and Caillou feels left out and unimportant. It's hard for Caillou to understand why Uncle Felix gets all his parents'attention, but with time and a little help, he is soon as delighted as his parents with their guest. A Special Guest helps children overcome their insecurity they sometimes feel when faced with the arrival of a total stranger.

"There are times when a bear has to be alone with himself, to think his own thoughts and sing his own songs." Whether watching the wind, smelling the rain, or talking to a river, Bear is happy to take time alone to look around and contemplate his world--a wonderful message in this age of busyness. Geoffrey Hayes illustrates this gentle ode to solitude in jewel-like color and intricate detail.

It starts out harmlessly enough, with a rabbit feeling rather pleased with himself and his talent for hearing. A neighboring bear overhears the rabbit's boasting and takes offense. The challenge is on, and the bickering begins as the bear proclaims that his ability to smell is quite superior to the rabbit's hearing. It's up to a wise earthworm to point out the winner--neither! A great Seuss classic to give as a gift, with a story and a moral for our times.