Books in The Oz Books series

Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.Bear's cave fills with animal friends as he sleeps in this classic book from New York Times bestselling team of Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman.In a cave in the woods, in his deep, dark lair, through the long, cold winter sleeps a great brown bear. One by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear's cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just snores on! See what happens when he finally wakes up and finds his cave full of uninvited guests—all of them having a party without him!

Celebrate the holidays with Bear and his friends in this sweet picture book from bestselling author Karma Wilson!Bear’s friends are determined to keep Bear awake for Christmas! So they wake Bear up and have him help them find a Christmas tree, bake cakes, hang up stockings, and sing Christmas songs. Bear stays up—by discovering that giving is one of the best Christmas presents of all!

The Book of Incredible Information is a collection of hundreds of articles, lists, quotes, and anecdotes.A lively range of subjects and events, from the backwater debacles of history to infamous innovations, vocations, and personalities.Topics include extraordinary explorers, oddball professions, game-changing inventions, unprofessional sports, arts and treasures, unforgettable edibles, and even a few ghost stories.Padded hardcover704 pages

What better way for Bear to say thanks, than to have a big dinner with all his friends!Bear has come up with the perfect way to say thanks—a nice big dinner! When Bear decides to throw a feast, his friends show up one by one with different platters of delicious food to share. There’s just one problem: Bear’s cupboards are bare! What is he to do? Karma Wilson’s playful text and Jane Chapman’s charming illustrations bring to life this celebration of family and friendship. Young readers will delight in discovering the special gift Bear has to share.

The Book of Unusual Knowledge is a mammoth 704-page padded hardcover book crammed with a cornucopia of information some useful, others not so much but all of it completely captivating. It's perfect for anyone with a curious mind and a passion for learning.With quirky illustrations and a vast array of articles, anecdotes, lists, and games, this book will provide hours of fascinating reading. It will also expand your knowledge on a range of topics, including the animal kingdom, art, sports, technology, history, politics, the universe, and much, much more.Sample topics include: - Are plastic bags killing sacred cows in India? - Does NASCAR have roots in bootlegging moonshine? - Did Ronald Reagan see not one but two UFOs during his lifetime?

Explore colors with Bear in the first of a new concept picture book series from the New York Times bestselling creators of Bear Snores On.Colors, colors everywhere! Can you find colors just like Bear? Karma Wilson’s playful text and Jane Chapman’s adorable illustrations creatively introduce colors to the youngest Bear fans, who will delight in discovering a rainbow of fun.

The Book of Useless Information addresses virtually every imaginable topic, from the most unusual tourist attractions in the United States to the legend of Dracula. This 704-page padded hardcover book contains 250 articles, statistics, facts, trivia, and lists that range from absurd to useless to hilarious.Readers learn about the deadliest diseases of the 20th century, the craziest entertainment acts of all time, the world's most unusual museums, the most outlandish laws on the books, the biggest Hollywood blunders, the most dangerous jobs, and much more.Quirky illustrations enhance the stories.Sample chapters include: The Unexplained, Science and Technology, The Arts, History, Around the World, and Death and the MacabreThe Book of Useless Information provides hours upon hours of fascinating reading for anyone with a curious mind. Makes a wonderful gift for trivia buffs.

Cozy up with Bear and these three beloved board books from bestselling duo Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman—now available in a boxed set!Meet Bear. He lives in the forest with his friends Mouse, Hare, Mole, Wren, and others. Bear’s friends try to wake him up from a long winter sleep, but he just snores on. When Bear is awake, he searches for something tasty to eat. But nothing’s quite right. He wants more. Then Bear hears something clattering in the trees up above, and when he discovers who it is, he makes a new friend!This boxed collection of three Classic Board Books starring the lovable, adorable Bear makes a perfect gift!

Cozy up with Bear and these three beloved board books from bestselling duo Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman—now available in a boxed set!Bear may be the biggest animal in the forest, but sometimes he needs a little help from his friends. When Bear has the sniffles, his sweet friends come to his cave and make him feel better. One evening, Bear is lost and scared in the forest. But with the help of Hare, Mole, Owl, and a few others, he finds his way home! Then, when Bear has a loose tooth, his friends try to wiggle it out! This boxed collection of three Classic Board Books starring the lovable, adorable Bear makes a perfect gift!

When springtime comes, in his warm winter den a bear wakes up very hungry and thin! Bear comes out of hibernation and he's VERY hungry. He eats everything in sight--but he still wants more! Bear's friends finally help him satisfy his HUGE hunger by throwing him a surprise birthday party. Bear's adventures (like being too fat to fit through the doorway) will entertain and delight young readers.

The Book of Bizarre Truths is a 708-page collection of answers to hundreds of provocative questions covering a vast range of topics. The book s writers inform on everything from the strange to the sublime. Including urban legends, old wives tales, and misattributed quotes. They correct so-called facts and trivia that have gained authenticity despite less-than-reliable sources. Humorous illustrations enhance the stories. Every reader should find something of interest in these pages.Topics covered The Book of Bizarre Truths include the animal kingdom, health, origins, traditions, science, history, geography, sports, people, and food. Here are a few of the more than 200 questions that are answered: Do cows cause global warming? How many ants make a full meal for an anteater? How late is fashionably late? What s the smelliest thing on the planet? Do woodpeckers get headaches?The Book of Bizarre Truths is for readers who expect to be informed entertained, and humored. The display-worthy book has a faux leather, gilded cover that features a three-dimensional photograph.

Bad weather frightens Bear, but his woodland friends are there to help him in this Classic Board Book from bestselling duo Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman!In the deep, dark woods by the Strawberry Vale, a big bear lumbers down a small, crooked trail… The sun is setting and it’s getting chilly. When Bear’s friends discover that he is not at home in his lair, they march out into the cold to find their pal. Friends don’t let friends stay lost! Wren, Owl, and Raven take to the skies while Badger, Mole, and Mouse search on the ground. Pretty soon Bear is found, and once he’s back in his cave, he feels quite safe with his friends all around. Little ones are sure to love the Classic Board Book edition of this sweet, reassuring Bear story!