Synopsis: Winner of the 2011 Coretta Scott King Author AwardA 2011 Newbery Honor BookEleven-year-old Delphine has it together. Even though her mother, Cecile, abandoned her and her younger sisters, Vonetta and Fern, seven years ago. Even though her father and Big Ma will send them from Brooklyn to Oakland, California, to stay with Cecile for the summer. And even though Delphine will have to take care of her sisters, as usual, and learn the truth about the…

Synopsis: George is so excited when he receives a thank-you card in the mail from his friend Betsy. Now he wants to send thank-you cards too! Who can he thank? George tries to remember all the people who have been nice to him. But tracking them down to deliver his homemade cards soon becomes an adventure! Follow along with George For more monkey fun, investigate www.curiousgeorge.com and discover all the latest on Curious George, books, promotions, games,…

Synopsis: Key Features Description Funny and clever but far from perfect, third-grader EllRay Jakes competes in an unofficial popularity contest and finds himself in a terrible mess! EllRay's fail-safe plan to earn respect includes dazzling his classmates with his dad's prized crystal collection. But when he brings the collection to school (without his father's permission) things go horribly wrong. He gives away the crystals and then must face his father…

Synopsis: Newbery Honor seal on front cover. 35th Printing. 5 By 7" 2006

Synopsis: For a full hour, he poured lemonade. The world is a thirsty place, he thought as he nearly emptied his fourth pitcher of the day. And I am the Lemonade King.Fourth-grader Evan Treski is people-smart. He's good at talking with people, even grownups. His younger sister, Jessie, on the other hand, is math-smart, but not especially good with people. So when the siblings' lemonade stand war begins, there really is no telling who will win--or even if…

Synopsis: When Mrs. Green announces that Friday is class picture day, Hubie spends the rest of the week worrying about how he will look and practicing poses.

Synopsis: Three beloved Frog and Toad books in a paperback slipcaseFrog and Toad are always there for each other—just as best friends should be!From sledding in winter to eating ice cream on hot summer days, these two friends have fun together the whole year round! This collection includes the complete art and text from three classics in a paperback slipcase: Caldecott Honor title Frog and Toad Are Friends, Newbery Honor title Frog and Toad Together, and…

Synopsis: This guide to presidential elections is packed with information about this important civic duty and is presented with cartoon style illustrations and conversational text.

Synopsis: Key Features Description This cookie isn't running away; he thinks he's been left behind! Made by the kids in class, he gets lonely during recess time and sets off to find out where his new friends have gone. Running as fast as he can, he goes from the gym to the nurse's office to the cafeteria and ultimately ends up in the principal's office, with a few bumps and crumbles along the way. Will he ever be reunited with his friends? This cookie isn…

Synopsis: He washed the horses, ducks and cowsThe goats, the cats and dogs.Everything went dandy...Until the farmer reached his hogs."No hogwash for us today. Pigs love dirt - so go away!"Farmer's stubborn pigs refuse to be hogwashed, and no matter what he tries, poor Farmer cannot trick them into getting clean! But when several failed attempts leave him stuck in the mud, our determined farmer realizes his hogs may have been on to something all along...…

Synopsis: Key Features Description Take a ride in a long submarine or fly away in a hot air balloon. Whatever you do, just be sure to bring your favorite book! Rafael López's colorful illustrations perfectly complement Pat Mora's lilting text in this delightful celebration of El día de los niños/El día de los libros; Children's Day/Book Day. Toon! Toon! Includes a letter from the author and suggestions for celebrating El día de los niños/El día de los…