Synopsis: In Knots on a Counting Rope, Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault tell a poignant story about a boy’s emerging confidence in facing his blindness in this beautiful children’s picture book illustrated by Ted Rand.By the warmth of a campfire beneath a starry night sky, a Navajo youth named Boy-Strength-of-Blue-Horses listens to the tale of his birth from his grandfather. Although blind, the boy learns that he has the strength to cope with his…

Synopsis: Find out how good manners make your school a nicer place.

Synopsis: Helping children learn about healthy foods--as well as their ABCs--this bilingual picture book in English and Spanish features colorful photographs of engaging faces made from fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and soy products. A sample sketch with instructions, followed by additional suggested activities, helps children create their own food faces and connect with peers and teachers. An informative section for parents highlights the…

Synopsis: Teach children life skills to prevent the spread of germs Germs Are Not for Sharing helps young children develop good hygiene and hand-washing habits. It explains, in kid-friendly language and with engaging illustrations, what germs are and how they can spread and cause illness. Readers learn to cover their faces when they cough and sneeze and how to wash their hands thoroughly. Extended text in the back expands on the book's themes, explaining…

Synopsis: There's something about Hensley's! No matter what you need, that general store is sure to have it. It's almost magical the way the manager, Old John, seems to know what the townsfolk need before they do! But then a new family moves to town. The youngest child, Molly, has asthma—but her mother doesn't have money to treat her, or for anything else. But leave it to Old John to find a way to use Hensley's to give the family exactly what it needs,…

Synopsis: Miss Frizzle and her students learn about germs when the school bus that they are on shrinks and lands in a box of cough drops, and Catherine, who is feeling sick, swallows the bus.

Synopsis: Brother and Sister Bear get ready for school in this exciting new lift-the-flap storybook. Young readers will love helping the Bears find their backpacks, books, and pencils all in time to catch the bus. Share in the hustle and bustle with the classic New York Times bestselling Berenstain Bears family!

Synopsis: Lovable Bear invites children on a tour of his cozy abode, through a kitchen "all clean and neat," a playroom with its "great big toy chest" and ending up in the bedroom where Bear says goodnight! Bear at Home offers young readers an excellent introduction to household vocabulary and comes with a complete floor plan."The description of a favorite place provides great enjoyment as well and vocabulary and language development." -Yellow Brick Road

Synopsis: New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers along for a fun and surprising adventure with Pete the Cat!In Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth, the tooth fairy asks Pete for some help. But it’s not easy being the tooth fairy for Pete when a tooth goes missing—will he be able to find the lost tooth before it’s too late?Beginning readers will love Pete's adventure as the tooth fairy in this My First I Can Read story, complete…

Synopsis: Winner of: 2014 Christopher Award, Books for Young People 2014 ILA Primary Fiction Award 2015 MLA Mitten Award Honor Human Rights in Children's Literature Honor With humor and warmth, this children's picture book raises awareness about poverty and hunger Best friends Sofia and Maddi live in the same neighborhood, go to the same school, and play in the same park, but while Sofia's fridge at home is full of nutritious food, the fridge at Maddi'…

Synopsis: If you could have any animal's hair, whose would you choose?If you had a polar bear's double coat, you would never have to wear a hat when playing in the snow. If you had reindeer hair, it could help you stay afloat in water. And if you had a porcupine's hair, no bully would ever bother you again! WHAT IF YOU HAD ANIMAL HAIR? is a follow-up to the adorable WHAT IF YOU HAD ANIMAL TEETH? Each spread will feature a photographic image of the animal…

Synopsis: Celebrate kindness, compassion, self-care, and love in all its forms in this beautifully illustrated book, a companion to I Am Human and I Am Peace "Practical and empowering for young ones learning how to emotionally attend to themselves and others." --Kirkus Love means showing kindness, living with gratitude, and taking care of our minds and bodies. Letting our hearts lead the way can help move us closer to a better world. "I put my hands on…

Synopsis: The crocodile has a toothache, but he's afraid of the dentist. And the dentist is afraid of him, too! What will they do?

Synopsis: Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Papa, Brother, and Sister are eating way too much junk food, and it’s up to Mama and Dr. Grizzly to help them understand the importance of nutritious foods and exercise. This beloved story is a perfect way to teach children about the importance of healthy eating and staying active.

Synopsis: Bobbi Katz and Steve Bjorkman created LOTS OF LICE and GERMS! GERMS! GERMS! and team up once again in this hilarious Level 3 Science Hello Reader! that teaches children about tooth decay.Meet your guests. / We're called bacteria. / Your mouth is our cafeteria.In this witty, easy-to-read story, children learn what bacteria is, how it causes tooth decay, and how they can fight against it. Told from the point of view of the bacteria, the fact-…

Synopsis: "Nonfiction, simple text with full-color photography presenting community helpers on the scene at a hospital"--

Synopsis: Germs are all around us, but they're too small to see. Many germs are harmless, but two kinds, viruses and bacteria, can make you sick! How? Read and find out! This classic Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out picture book is all about germs, how they can make you sick, and how your body works to fight them off.Now rebranded with a new cover look, this book features rich vocabulary and simple diagrams to explain why you feel poorly when you're sick…