Leo wins our hearts and gains self-confidence in his struggle to make his very own light. Read by Gwen.

Leo the Lightning Bug by Eric Drachman. Illustrations by James Muscarello. Copyright 2001. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Kidwick Books. Please note: this book comes with a dramatic audio CD read by the author and a cast of voice actors. You can see and hear a sample of the book on the Kidwick site.

Listen to the author and illustrator Yuyi Morales tell you this fun and clever story about how Grandma Beetle outsmarts Señor Calavera.

Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book by Yuyi Morales. Copyright 2003, Chronicle Books, San Francisco, CA. Reproduced by permission of the the author.

As he watches a man in an overcoat walk down a road, the Sun challenges the bragging Wind to a contest of strength. Read by Emily W.

The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind: An Aesop's Fable retold by Heather Forest. Illustrations by Susan Gaber. Copyright 2008. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, August House, Inc.

Red Fox caught the Baby Bunnies, but can Dan Dog save the day? Read by Emily W.

Red Fox and the Baby Bunnies. Copyright 1996 by Alan Baron. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA, on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London

A twisted retelling of the classic Frog Prince Story. Read by Emily W.

Frog, selected story from Tales From the Brothers Grimm and Sisters Weird, copyright 1995 by Vivian Vande Velde, recorded and broadcast by permission of Harcourt, Inc. This material may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the publisher.

Duckling is curious and excited about the new egg that Mommy laid. When the quacking begins, the egg cracks open to reveal their new baby duck. Read by Jeff.

It's Quaking Time. Text copyright 2005 by Martin Waddell. Illustrations copyright 2005 by Jill Barton. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA, on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London.

A girl leaves Small Bear, her teddy bear, on the train, but he manages to find his way home after a number of adventures. Read by Libélula.

Small Bear Lost. Text copyright 2005 by Martin Waddell. Illustrations copyright 2005 by Barbara Firth. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA, on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London

Baby Brains sure is smart right from the beginning of life, but he soon learns that sometimes everyone needs their mommy. Read by Miss Lydia.

Baby Brains. Copyright 2004 by Simon James. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA, on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London

Baby Duck doesn't like the rain, but grandpa has just the thing to change her mind. Read by Ella.

In the Rain With Baby Duck. Copyright 1995 by Amy Hest. Illustrations copyright 1995 by Jill Barton. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA, on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London.

A cheeky lobster thinks it's hilarious to tell his undersea neighbors that they are being followed by a shark. But, of course, the joke is on him when a self-satisfied shark really does show up. Read by Annie.

"Only Joking!" Laughed the Lobster. Copyright 1995 by Colin West. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA, on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London.