Renée Graef

After a long winter's sleep, a young groundhog named Lila wakes up before anyone else in her family, goes outside, and learns about her important role in predicting the arrival of spring. Includes information on the American tradition of celebrating Groundhog Day.

Simple rhymes and illustrations are used to help explore and identify wildlife such as birds, insects, and sea creatures.

Even though he is away serving in an English hospital during World War II, Molly's father finds a way to make the family Christmas very special.

Laura Ingalls and her family celebrate several joyous Christmases on the western frontier.

Laura and her sisters share some good and bad times when they attend different schools near their various prairie homes.

One Christmas after hearing how the toy nutcracker made by her godfather got his ugly face, a little girl helps break the spell and watches him change into a handsome prince.