Larry Dane Brimner

"In the nineteen fifties and early sixties, Birmingham, Alabama, became known as Bombingham. At the center of this violent time in the fight for civil rights, and standing at opposite ends, were Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor. From his pulpit, Shuttlesworth agitated for racial equality, while Commissioner Connor fought for the status quo. Relying on court documents, police and FBI reports, newspapers, interviews, and photographs,...

Children get on and off the school bus, providing a lesson in addition and subtraction.

A young child describes the sights and sounds of autumn, including the "Chop! Chop!" of the woodcutter and the changing colors of the leaves.

Larry learns the difference between loud and quiet while getting to know his newborn sister.

Presents a rhyming look at a cowboy's day at the rodeo.

A child has fun playing with some cats.

Fire Companies 1, 2, 3, and 4 rush across town to Fire Company 5, where the firehouse dog is having puppies.

Simple, rhyming text counts monkeys as they swing into a kitchen, enjoy a wild visit, and swing back out.