By Dan Yaccarino

Michele Iaccarino journeyed from his home in Italy all the way to America, searching for a better life. He brought big dreams, a small shovel, and his parents' good advice: "Work hard, but remember to enjoy life, and never forget your family." Now, many years later, Michele's great-grandson Dan Yaccarino tells how he succeeded. Dan show us four generations of this proud Italian American family, and how the little shovel has been passed from father to son - along with the good advice.

By Dan Yaccarino

From his first glimpse of the world under the ocean's waves, he was hooked. And so he set sail aboard the Calypso to see the sea. Cousteau and his team of scientists invented diving equipment and waterproof cameras. They made films and television shows and wrote books so they could share what they learned. The oceans were a vast unexplored world, and Cousteau became our guide. Now, in this inspiring biography, Dan Yaccarino introduces a whole new generation of ocean enthusiasts to the Captain. So strap on your goggles and dive into the fantastic undersea world of Jaques Cousteau!

By Dan Yaccarino

In what state is it illegal to wear a hat while dancing?
What state has 27,000 miles of lakes and streams (that's enough to circle the whole planet!)?
What state boasts the earmuff capital of the world?
To find the answers to these questions and hundreds more, just hitch a ride with the fabulous Farley family - Mom, Dad, Freddie, Fran and Fido - as they travel state to state and discover far-out festivals, kooky contests, ludicrous laws, peculiar people, and oodles of oddities across America. So fasted your seat belt and get ready to go, go through fifty states of fun!

By Dan Yaccarino

Pearl is their very best friend. So when Pearl's family moves and leaves their lawn ornaments behind, Jack, Betty, Flo, and Norm know what they must do. They must follow their girl! In this incredible cross-country journey, the ornaments will face menacing gargoyles and dangerous trash trucks. Can they make it? Will they be reunited with their Pearl at last? Or will the dreaded trash truck find them first?

By Dan Yaccarino

Cynthia has always wanted a pony of her very own and is sure that she will get one for her birthday. But when she opens her present, she discovers not a pony but something else that turns out to be even better.

By Carolyn Parkhurst
Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino

Hello! Do you like to cook? We do, too. We have our own cooking show, even though one of us isn't really old enough to be on the show. But Mom said we had to share. Anyway, we hope you like our show! Bon appetit!

By Patricia MacLachlan & Emily MacLachlan
Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino

Nigel is a cat. He loves to chase mice and scratch rugs. Julia is a dog. She loves treats and bones and sleeping. They don't need anything else...

...but now they've got Bittle. (She's a new baby.)

By Dan Yaccarino

Fridays are a special day for a boy and his father. In the morning, they walk leisurely in their neighborhood, watch a new building being put up, and count the dogs along the way. Father and son end up at their favorite diner where they eat pancakes and talk. They look forward to their Friday ritual all week long. This sweet story show the unique bond fathers and sons share - on Fridays or any day of the week.

By Dan Yaccarino
Illustrated by Adam McCauley

Is eating your vegetables the only way to save the world?!