Karen Beaumont

In the rhythm of a familiar folk song, a child cannot resist adding one more dab of paint in surprising places.

In this charming counting book, a lonely old man discovers one kitty on his front step. But he does not want a kitty cat - scat! As the number of kitties grows, will the man find room in his heart-and home-for his new feline friends? A counting picture book in rhyme about a lonely old man whose heart is slowly melted by an ever-growing number of kitties hoping to find a home.

When a storm comes, Rover expects to have his doghouse all to himself but finds that various other animals, including a skunk, come to join him. It's raining cats and dogs! Good thing Rover is snuggled safe and dry inside his doghouse--until, one by one, a soggy menagerie of creatures shows up looking for a cozy place to sit out the storm. But who's the very unwelcome surprise visitor? Skunk, of course. Suddenly that doghouse isn't quite so crowded...

Kanga and her friends try to discover who ate all of her cookie dough.

From Elephant's long nose to Kangaroo's huge feet to Monkey's stick-out ears, everyone is worth celebrating, no matter what they look like.

After a day of playing, a young dinosaur needs help from Mama at bathtime before being tucked into bed.

Ten unruly dogs get loose at obedience school, and when they are captured by the dog-catcher, they work together to effect their escape and return home.

Several farm animals try to evade a coyote that they think is dangerous.

Introduces the concept of friendship and sharing where children learn to get along with others is an important part of being a good citizen. Recommended for 3 and up. Kit includes: 1 book titled Being friends by Karen Beaumont ; 1 book titled Making friends by Fred Rogers ; 1 picture dominoes game (28 pieces) ; 2 friends hand puppets (boy and girl) ; 1 activity guide packaged in a clear backpack with a contents list.