Lori Mortensen: 11 books

In this heartwarming story about friendship and imagination, a boy named Wendell dreams of getting a pet walrus. Together, they’d ride bikes, tell jokes, and have a grand time. If only he could find one! But looking for a walrus turns out to be its own adventure, one with an unexpected and...

We use transportation to get from here to there. Some transportation takes us to nearby places. Some transportation is better for faraway places. Let's learn about the different types! The Descubrámoslo (Let’s Find Out) series is perfect for young learners in prekindergarten through grade...

We use transportation to get from here to there. Some transportation takes us to close places. Some transportation is better for faraway places. Let’s learn about the different types. Paired to the fiction title Where Do You Want to Travel?.

Cowpoke Clyde is plumb confused. An ad in his favorite catalog says he oughta buy a bike. But why should he do that? After all, he’s got a horse. Still, a bike wouldn’t buck or bite, and he wouldn’t have to feed it. He orders one, and when it comes, he mounts up and sets right off, wibble-wobblin’...

Chicken Lily may be a lot of things--a careful colorer, a patient puzzler, and a quiet hide-and-seeker (she never made a peep!)--but brave has never been one of them. That's why, when a school-wide poetry jam is announced in class, Lily is terrified. Will she sound like a bird brain? Although...

In a castle on a hill, in a great grand hall, mice are getting ready for the Mousequerade Ball. They dress in their finest. What a grand affair! But when an unexpected guest arrives, the mice get quite a scare. Is the evening ruined? Should they run in fright? Or will a gallant mouse stand...

Everyday your body is growing. Some parts of your body grow fast. Some parts grow slow. Learn about how your body grows. Paired to the fiction title Growing Up.

There are many types of street signs with symbols. All are important to know and follow. Let’s explore some of the different street signs in a city. Paired to the fiction title Red Light, Green Light.

The moon is our closest neighbor. It is helps Earth is many ways. Let’s find out all about the moon. Paired to the fiction title How Do We Get to the Moon.

Kids use pencils everyday. Read to find out how a pencil is made. Paired to the fiction title Where is My Eraser?.

Animals sing or talk to communicate. They make noise for different reasons. Find out why some animals make certain noises. Paired to the fiction title So Many Classes.