Synopsis: Identical twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield are members of a mystery-solving group called the Snoopers Club and Jessica has found their first case. She thinks Mr. Kringle, the new custodian at school, looks just like Santa Claus. She sees him checking over a long list of names. Is it his gift list? Jessica and Elizabeth and the other Snoopers uncover a number of convincing clues. Mr. Kringle couldn't really be Santa Clause, could he?

Synopsis: Young, emerging readers are sure to love learning to read on their own with this Step 2 reader based on Barbie's latest film, releasing on DVD this fall. Full color.

Synopsis: It's the Queen's birthday, and the Rainbow Fairies want to surprise her with a special gift. Each fairy sister contributes something of her own, but Indigo doesn't know what to give. She soon finds just the right gift. Full color.

Synopsis: A robot can do lots of things, but what is the best thing a robot can do? Two youngsters find out in this reader that includes fun activities for kids to enjoy. Full color.

Synopsis: This Step into Reading collection features retellings of five Disney Princess movies: Disney’s The Princess and the Frog, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Tangled, and Disney/Pixar Brave! It’s the perfect gift for children ages 4 to 6. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Synopsis: Overview: The war is over and Marly's father is home -- but he's not the same. Something inside him seems as cold and dead as the winter world outside. But when the family moves to Grandma's old house on Maple Hill, miracles begin to happen. The sap in the trees begins to rise, the leaves start to turn, and maybe, just maybe, Marly's father will begin to bloom again, like the world around them. Winner of the Newbery Medal, this wise and moving…

Synopsis: In this hilarious collection of twenty-one original animal poems and paintings, the animals are out in all their finned, furry, and feathered glory. From lobsters to rheas to fireflies, kiwis to camels to chameleons, here's a beast for everyone to love!

Synopsis: Nancy Drew can’t wait to participate as a flower skater in the Champions on Ice show. She even signs up extra early! But when someone erases her name from the list, Nancy is crushed—and launches an investigation to find the culprit and get herself back in the show.

Synopsis: Almost everything about Valentine's Day is fancy . . . especially with Fancy Nancy! Mystery is in the air when Nancy receives a valentine from a secret someone. Join Nancy as she follows the clues to find out who it is—all in her trademark fabulous style, of course. Gorgeous stickers included!

Synopsis: Meet the night sprites--mischief-making fairy-like creatures that only Stella can see!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Stella is upset when she finds out she needs glasses.…

Synopsis: Fancy Nancy is back! And when her family decides to get a dog, she's certain she can be fancier than ever. After all, a papillon—a small, delicate, fluffy dog—is the ultimate accessory. But her family wants a large, plain dog. How unglamorous! With Fancy Nancy's trademark humor and warmth, Nancy discovers that real fanciness does not depend simply on appearance but more on a genuine joie de vivre, which is a fancy phrase for having lots of…

Synopsis: For use in schools and libraries only. She may not be a crayon, but Amber Brown is certainly blue over the fact that her best friend, Justin Daniels, is moving away. What's making it even harder is that he won't talk to her about how he feels.

Synopsis: The Bad Seed borrows an awesome book from the library in this Level One I Can Read by the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald! The Bad Seed is in a good mood...for once. That's because there's a really cool book at the library available for checkout. The Bad Seed reads, and reads, until the book can't be read anymore. But suddenly, he gets bad news: The book must be returned to the library so another seed can enjoy it.…

Synopsis: This Step 2 reader retells Barbie's latest direct-to-DVD film release. It's perfect for girls who are just learning to read. Full color.

Synopsis: When Pinkalicious uses all of Alison's pink paint in class, Pinkalicious knows just how to make it up to her best friend!

Synopsis: Ooh la la! Nancy is utterly fascinated by movie stars—and everybody knows that movie stars don't go to bed early!

Synopsis: Fancy Nancy has many talents, but running is not one of them—so when she is chosen for the Field Day relay team, she gets worried about letting her team down.

Synopsis: A spunky new series for any girl who dreams of being a princess. The book even looks magical --- it's printed on purple pages! Printed on PURPLE pages! Isabel Dawson has two annoying big brothers, thinks purple is the best color in the whole world, and loves princess stories. When she reads about a princess on a royal quest, Isabel decides to go on a quest, too. She'll show her brothers that she's just as good as they are! Isabel's quest is to…

Synopsis: The Rainbow Fairies' unicorn friend, Alabaster, is moving away to the royal stables. He'll miss the enchanted forest, but most of all, he'll miss his herd-and his friends the fairies! The sisters are upset to see him go, but they know they will be able to visit Alabaster, and hear lots of stories about life at Fairyland castle.