More than anything, Teddy wants to do something that his older sister, Nora, has never done. So when neighbor Anita hires Teddy to feed her cat while she's away, Teddy takes on the task. With his Superman cape, Teddy feels confident he can do a good job. And when the family needs a superduper pet, it's Teddy to the rescue!

Seven-year-old Russell and his three-year-old sister Elisa have adventures with friends and family in their New York City apartment building. Another entry in the popular Riverside Kids series.

Nora has made friends with all the people in her building--almost. Cranky Mrs. Ellsworth, whom Nora has nicknamed Mrs. Mind-Your-Own-Business, just won't be friendly. Then one day Mommy needs a baby-sitter for Nora and Teddy. No one can take the job...except Mrs. Mind-Your-Own-Business! Teddy is scared, but Nora is curious. Will Mrs. Mind-Your-Own-Business become their friend at last?

Encouraged by his gregarious sister and his trusty Superman cape, five-year-old Teddy takes his first steps toward independence.

Nora loves making new friends--but there aren't many kids to play with in her New York apartment building. Apart from her little brother, Teddy, there's only four-year-old Russell. The three of them have lots of fun--but what would happen if there were more kids around? More fun, that's what!

Superduper Model Compositions is a collection of compositions specially compiled with the aim of assisting students in their writing. This book comprises 200 model compositions, which are organized according to different themes, and hence serves as a reference book for ideas for similar topics. The various styles of writing on different subjects provide the students with the knowledge in planning and developing their own writing. The vivid descriptions give life and spirit to the compositions, making this collection ideal for leisure reading as well. Appendices are added at the end of the book, providing students with useful information on Word Forms, Country, People and Language, Commonly Used Phrasal Verbs, Similes, Idioms and Proverbs. It is hoped that the students will find this book helpful and the materials beneficial in their efforts to improve their language skills and to write more effectively.

Michelle finds a Web site that's giving away free teddy bears. She quickly orders a bunch for her and her classmates, but soon learns that the teddies weren't really free. Now Michelle has to get them all back--or else she'll be stuck with a big bill!

Russell's enjoying his first year in school. The trouble is his baby sister, Elisa. She's only a few months old, and she's a pest! But sometimes, as Russell is about to discover, it's not so bad to have a little sister. Because that also means he's something special: a big brother!

Finally...first grade! Elisa is finally in a grade with a number -- just like her big brother, Russell. Elisa is old enough to take piano lessons, lose a tooth, or make a special Mother's Day breakfast. Sometimes Russell treats her like a baby, but Elisa is making big plans! Elisa is finally in a grade with a number -- just like her big brother, Russell. Elisa is old enough to take piano lessons, lose a tooth, and make a special Mother's Day breakfast. Sometimes Russell treats her like a baby, but Elisa has big plans!

Loaded with fun-filled facts and ready to color, this giant treasury of 46 hidden picture scenes features big and busy double-page spreads of a swimming pool, comic book store, miniature golf course, birthday party, and more.