Bill Cosby

Varnette P. Honeywood

When a new boy in his second grade class tries to get the other students to play a game that involves saying the meanest things possible to one another, Little Bill shows him a better way to make friends.

The Meanest Thing to Say

Fatherhood

Little Bill finds that everyone has something special they can do except for him, but when Great-Grandma Alice pays a visit, he sees that he may just have a special talent of his very own! Original.

The Treasure Hunt

Bill Cosby ChildHood

While playing stick-can hockey with his friends, Little Bill discovers what he thinks is a diamond and they all start imagining what it will be like to be rich.

The Day I was Rich

Gathers humorous conversations with children from Bill Cosby's television program and also from the earlier program of the same name by Art Linkletter

Kids Say the Darndest Things

The reigning King of Comedy demonstrates warmth, wit, and wisdom as he takes on two subjects close to us all. Cosby shares his thoughts on everything from childhood romances and adolescent crushes to first lovers, dating, and the rewards of marriage.

Love and Marriage

Scott O. Harris

Edward N. Reynolds

A step-by-step guide, written in easily understood terms to the many kinds of assistance available to parents and their families.

A Parent's Guide to Knowing When and How to Choose a Therapist for Your Teenager

When Growing Up Hurts Too Much

As Little Bill lies in bed, he hears thumps in the dark. With a magic tucking-into-bed trick, Little Bill's great grandmother, Alice the Great, makes sure the scary things are gone for good. Full color.

One Dark and Scary Night

Alvin F. Poussaint

In Come On, People, Bill Cosby and Alvin F. Poussaint tell an inspiring story about human beings fighting hardships and succeeding. It is a story about strong, resilient people who have overcome poverty and mistreatment. Do not be surprised if you find yourself identifying personally with the stories because you see the same struggle in either yourself or in an acquaintance or a relative. It is a stirring call for us all to complete the daunting transition from victims to victors, from helplessness to hope. Come On, People will encourage you to set aside excuses and make a better life today—for you, for your children, for your community, and for your future.

On the Path from Victims to Victors

Come On People

Although Little Bill is sad when a friend of the family dies, he remembers the friend's lesson of saying "Merry Christmas" to get people to stop fighting.

The Day I Saw My Father Cry

Robin Reid

Dan Kanemoto

Little Bill and Alice the Great observe Martin Luther King, Jr., Day by creating a scrapbook to remember what Dr. King taught and how he helped people.

Thank You, Dr. King!

A collection of humorous rules for survival, many consisting of take-offs on old maxims.

Fat Albert's Survival Kit

Kim Watson

When Little Bill is invited to a Halloween party, he has to come up with his own costume, and young readers can join Little Bill in his quest to find the perfect costume by lifting the flaps. Original.

The Halloween Costume Hunt

Fracaswell Hyman

With the power of imagination, Little Bill embarks on a fantastical adventure in outer space and joins forces with his favorite superhero, Captain Brainstorm, to rescue the Space Explorers from a giant robot.

An Adventure with Captain Brainstorm!

Meet Slipper, Feathers, and Hog. Three of the rarest birds ever known to humankind. Now people say birds of a feather tend to flock together, but not on the Beach by the Rock. That's where these three unique friends meet for the first time, performing risky feats for one another and then later for the hundreds of folks who gather to watch. But when the stunts of the most gifted and eager-to-please bird are overshadowed by the sheer beauty of his best friend, an attempt to borrow back the limelight nearly ends in disaster. Why do these birds stunt fly at all? What do they expect from the skies, one another, and the crowds below? And just what are the people on the beach looking for from them? It takes a flight of imagination, the courage to be oneself, and the support of good friends to find out.

One of Life's Little Fables

Friends of a Feather

While trying to raise enough money for a telescope, Little Bill makes a discovery about generosity and the needs of others.

Money Troubles

Little Bill gets in big trouble when he tells a fib to explain why he has come home late for dinner, in the eighth title of a popular series that proves that honesty is the best policy. Simultaneous.

My Big Lie

Catherine Lukas

Everyone's favorite five-year-old is on a secret mission with Alice the Great. He has to guess what they need from the greenmarket from clues she gives him. By spinning the wheel, fans can find out if they've helped their friend correctly guess the answer. Readers can enjoy playing detective, figuring out the answers, and discovering that learning about colors and identifying foods can be lots of fun. Full-color illustrations.

A Dial-The-Answer Book

Super Detective Little Bill

Little Bill hears some scary noises in the dark but his grandmother calms him.

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