Synopsis: A beautifully illustrated African tale of how Ki-pat, a herd boy, ended a dreadful drought.In this traditional tale, discovered in Kenya, a young herd boy Ki-pat must find a way to save the animals that live on the Kapiti Plain by ending a long and terrible drought.Authored by Verna Aardema, Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain is a delightful rhyming tale full of bright and vivid illustrations by Beatriz Vidal. The cumulative rhyme is a joy to…

Synopsis: Now all children will have the opportunity to see how "others" are put to bed by parents around the universe, as a sleepy little alien takes everything from goonie birds to rocket ships on his journey through the night. Your earthling child may never want the standard lullaby again, but instead may prefer the comfort and camaraderie of other intelligent life forms.

Synopsis: For use in schools and libraries only. Explains the meaning behind Cinco De Mayo, the Mexican independence day.

Synopsis: Explore Native American narratives—for kids ages 6 to 9 Native Americans have a long tradition of storytelling. Now, you can easily introduce your children to these rich cultures with a compilation of powerful tales from multiple tribes like the Cheyenne and the Lenape. What sets this book apart from other Native American books for kids: Tales from 12 tribes—Kids will embark on a literary adventure with 12 stories from tribes around America,…

Synopsis: Get ready to blast back to World War II and discover what life was like during that time!Discover what life was like throughout the world during World War II. This engaging nonfiction book, complete with black and white interior illustrations, will make readers feel like they've traveled back in time. It covers everything from how the war started to the Holocaust to the German surrender, and more. Find out interesting, little-known facts such as…

Synopsis: In this rhythmic cumulative tale Rosa Maria spends the week getting ready for her granddaughter's birthday party and trying to avoid attracting mice--unaware that the mice in her walls are preparing for a party of their own.

Synopsis: Arhtur is not looking forward to Camp Meadowcroak, and when mysterious things start happening there, he decides to run away.

Synopsis: How does that work? It's a question parents hear constantly from kids. With these fun0filled pages, parents can give level-appropriate, fascinating, true answers. Bright and colorful pictures bring a child's world to life while satisfying kids' curiosity and sense of fun. Questions encourage interactivity and further learning, and Parent Tips extend the experience beyond the book! . -- Back cover.

Synopsis: Parents express their affection and hopes for their beautiful baby.

Synopsis: A group of misfits takes a stand against sweet, cuddly, boring stories in this picture book by the critically acclaimed author of the Snappsy the Alligator series, Julie Falatko.The unpopular animals have had enough. They want to be in a picture book! Stories about mommy-loving kitties and cuddly bunnies at bedtime are boring. Wouldn't you rather hear about yeti crabs in robo suits and fierce babirusa princesses who fight giant grape monsters?!…

Synopsis: TINK AND TERENCE are best friends. But sometimes Terence, well . . . he gets on Tink's last nerve. So when Terence accidentally squashes Tink's favorite bowl, her anger flares up and she lets him have it! But Tink soon realizes she made a mistake. How can she make it up to Terence? With a bunch of Never flowers? Or legendary pixie dust? Tink sets off an an epic quest through Never Land. She's never failed before . . . and she's not about to…

Synopsis: How did a German Shepherd from Delaware go all the way from the Dog Shelter to the White House? For Major Biden, the American Dream is alive and well, and it's full of hope, freedom, and of course, puppy love. Proceeds benefit animal shelters across the US.

Synopsis: A Walk In The Woods - Flash Fiction In search of the perfect woman, Mathias the Wizard invents the most perfect spell ever made. Sweet Savage Charity - A Novelette In 1621 New England, a Puritan woman fights for her right to choose. Grindel’s Tale - A Short Story Grindel fights developers who would destroy the woods he protects. Only In My Dreams - A Novelette After 30 years of marriage, Delia can still dream, can’t she? Sir Dragonbreath - A…

Synopsis: The three little dragons have agreed to take care of the old wizard's cats while he is away, but their inability to read his instructions causes problems until their friend, the Good Knight, saves the day.

Synopsis: Wally, Henry, and the rest of the pirate puppies are back for more adventures, this time dealing with some disagreeing pugs and a stranded situation.

Synopsis: A poor shoemaker becomes successful with the help of four elves who finish his shoes during the night.

Synopsis: Olivia discovers that a good book can be hard to find in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read story! During a visit to the library, Olivia's favorite book is accidentally returned instead of renewed. Can she find it among the stacks before someone else checks it out? This book-tastic tale is a Level 1 Ready-to-Read adaptation of a TV episode. "OLIVIA"(TM) Ian Falconer Ink Unlimited, Inc. and (c) 2013 Ian Falconer and Classic Media, LLC

Synopsis: In this second book is the Tales of Sasha series, Sasha, her best friend Wyatt, and their teacher Caleb journey into the forest to try and find where Sasha came from.Sasha has finally discovered what makes her different from her friends and family-she can fly!Determined to find other flying horses like her, Sasha sets out on a magical journey beyond the trees that line her valley, with the help of her teacher, Caleb, and her better-than-best…