Frank Carlson Library

Uses a very simple vocabulary to follow Word Bird as he hatches and learns to hop, jump, swim, and fly.

Uses a very simple vocabulary to follow Word Bird and his family's trip by car to their mountain-top retreat.

Uses simple vocabulary to depict Word Bird's game with Papa.

Word Bird sees animals and insects in their unique homes, from beavers and mice to ants and bees.

Word Bird learns about the twelve months of the year as he tries to figure out when his birthday will be.

Word Bird uses his blocks to build a city complete with an airport, zoo, roads, and neighborhoods.

Word Bird puts words about Christmas in his word house--North Pole, reindeer, candy canes, stockings, and others. Catch everyone's favorite little bird with a colorful, modern look! These updated versions of Jane Belk Moncure's popular beginner books from the 1980s reflect current educational standards as well as social and cultural changes. The clear, clean typeface and dynamic illustrations encourage today's kids to try their wings in fun, learn-to-read...

Word Bird puts words about Halloween in his word house, introducing such words as 'witches,' 'costumes,' and 'masks.' Catch everyone's favorite little bird with a colorful, modern look! These updated versions of Jane Belk Moncure's popular beginner books from the 1980s reflect current educational standards as well as social and cultural changes. The clear, clean typeface and dynamic illustrations encourage today's kids to try their wings in fun, learn-to-read...

Word Bird makes a Valentine Word House, in which he puts special words related to that season. Illustrations help the reader define the words introduced.