A band of mischievous monkeys steals every one of a peddler's caps while he takes a nap under a tree.

When Petey the puppy decides that he wants a boy for Christmas, he discovers that he must go out and find one on his own.

"A grandfather and his blind grandson, Boy-Strength-of-Blue-Horses, reminisce about the young boy's birth, his first horse, and an exciting horse race." --

"Inside, outside, climbing up the stairs, or jumping into bed, your shadow may be following you! Complete with a cast of the whole family, a cat, a dog, and a teddy, this story is for everyone. Little ones who are just discovering their shadows for the first time will find inspiration between these pages, while older, more experienced kids are sure to learn new ways to play with their shadows"--

Despite the differences between people around the world, there are similarities that join humanity together, such as pain, joy, and love. On board pages.

Follows the adventures of a manatee, or sea cow, from birth till after he leaves his mother.

Because he spends his time dreaming, the villagers are convinced that Appelemando will never amount to much, but in time his dreams change the village and all the people in it.

The featured book explores the ecosystem of the giant Saguaro cactus. LeVar introduces desert animals such as jackrabbits, bobcats, gila monsters, javelina pigs and woodpeckers. Explorers how cacti adapt to the heat and scarcity of water. A "snake man" offers a close-up look at rattlesnakes. A video montage shows the life and seasons of the desert. Review books - Snakes are hunters by Patricia Lauber ; Cactus by Cynthia Overbeck ; A living desert...

A little lamb uses her clever wiles to keep a coyote from eating her up. Includes activities, inspired by the story, on inside covers. What's a little lamb to do about a fierce coyote that wants to eat her? Why, trick him, of course ... and and trick him again ... and trick him one more time! Here's a lively retelling of a Mexican folk tale by master story teller Verna Aardema, illustrated in bold, winning colors by Petra Mathers.

Robert Morse reads the featured book "Sunken treasure" by Gail Gibbons. Host, LeVar Burton goes on a treasure hunt at "Pirates Cove" in California. Viewers also meet Dr. Robert Ballard of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution of Massachusetts who located and explored the Titanic.