James, Simon

Illustrations and text explore the history of ancient Rome, providing information about the culture, civilization, and people of the great empire.

Leon and his imaginary friend Bob do everything together until a new boy moves in next door.

While exploring on the beach, Sally gets a limpet stuck to her finger and no one can help her get it off.

A collection of short poems by such authors as Eve Merriam, Ogden Nash, and Charlotte Zolotow.

Intrigued by her granddad's stories of what happens when she goes birdwatching, Jess decides to accompany him one day.

A musically gifted baby is invited to play the electric guitar at a star-studded rock concert.

Even though the new baby of Mr. and Mrs. Brains is very intelligent, they realize that he is still just a baby.

As three duckling brothers cross forest and field to return to their mother, the older ones encourage the youngest by teaching him a game that earns him the name of Little One Step.

A collection of short poems by such authors as Eve Merriam, Ogden Nash, and Charlotte Zolotow.