Denise Fleming

Mimi and I... is an imaginary journey of a grandmother and her granddaughter. The story is empowering and thought-provoking for children. The book is a depiction of the phrase "If you dream it, you can also be it." Children read each page imagining themselves in the eyes of many well-known role models.

Illustrations and rhyming text describe the activities of animals living in and near a small pond as spring progresses to autumn.

It is time to get dressed and Michael counts on his dog, Maggie, for help as he places yellow socks, a brown hat, blue pants, and other colorful articles of clothing where they belong.

When Bear notices that winter is nearly here he hurries to tell Snail, after which each animal tells another until finally the already sleeping Bear is awakened in his den with the news. A chill is in the air and Bear knows it is time for her winter nap. But first, she must tell Snail. And Snail must tell Skunk. And Skunk must tell Turtle. Each animal who tries to put off going to sleep just a little longer sees, smells, hears, or tastes the signs...

A very hungry mouse eats a large lunch comprised of colorful foods.

Pulp paintings and rhyming text spotlight the underground world of burrowing, tunneling, and digging animals. Includes "Creature Indentification" page.

Each day, Papa Duck goes out with his ducklings but on Monday only four come back, on Tuesday only three, but on Saturday all return when he calls and on Sunday, they stay home and rest.

Circles, rectangles, ovals, arcs, and more have fun moving about, along with a mischievous mouse that wants to play, too.

Simple rhymes describe the sights, sounds, and smells of Halloween.

While two kittens copy everything their mother does, their brother naps.