Synopsis: Tony dreams that one day he'll become the most famous baker in northern Italy. His poor daughter Serafina wants to be allowed to marry. Each of their dreams seems far away until Angelo, a rich young nobleman from Milan, appears and devises a way to make everyone's dreams come true.

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: It takes a really embarrassing moment in the school cafeteria to cure Arthur of his fear of being caught in his underwear.

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

Synopsis: Huggly and his monster friends can't resist joining in the fun of a Thanksgiving Day parade.

Synopsis: A puppy does all sorts of tricks in the process of learning the one his master is trying to teach him.

Synopsis: Biscuit doesn't want to play fetch the ball—until the ball lands in a mud puddle. Then Biscuit can't wait to show off his new trick!