Book 1 Extended is the untold backstory to the original Book 1. As you may recall, the children ran into a big problem early on. But the calamity ends up being the springboard to new and fun adventures. As the children travel to Thumb Peninsula, Book 1 Extended tells of the many animals native to Canada not told in the original Book 1. But be warned: the terrible monster sequence is also extended. Remember, when reading to a child:

Cautionary note: This series was originally intended to be read to a non reading audience of four and five year olds. But the books slowly and gradually become more elaborate, using harder words. This encourages a better bonding experience, as you the reader get to explain certain words or phrases to encourage learning. As the series progresses, the books become funnier, but also more scarier. At many school readings, the children always seem to want me to read the scarier books. Although the monsters and pictures become more scary, they are no more scary than Disney. So before you read to a young one, please flip to the end, to see if the scary monsters are too harsh for more sensitive viewers. Thank you.