Synopsis: After the sun sets, the barn owl, the bat, and other creatures of the night begin their busy work.

Synopsis: What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? PB by Steve Jenkins A nose for digging? Ears for seeing? Eyes that squirt blood? Explore the many amazing things animals can do with their ears, eyes, mouths, noses, feet, and tails in this interactive guessing book, beautifully illustrated in cut-paper collage, which was awarded a Caldecott Honor. This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades K-1, Read Aloud Informational Text).

Synopsis: The excitement of a snowfall provides the perfect backdrop to describe how snow is formed, and how helpful the snow can be when it melts.

Synopsis: 1 told 2 and 2 told 3, "I'll race you to the top of the apple tree." One hundred and one numbers climb the apple tree in this bright, rollicking, joyous book for young children. As the numerals pile up and bumblebees threaten, what's the number that saves the day? (Hint: It rhymes with "hero.") Read and count and play and laugh to learn the surprising answer. The numbers can't resist—they've got to climb the apple tree! First by ones and then by…

Synopsis: It's the day of the pet show, and Biscuit has to look his best. All his old friends are at the show, and he sees so many new friends that he can't sit still -- even for the judge! The lovable yellow puppy's friendliness helps him win a big prize -- and the hearts of his readers!The lovable yellow puppy's friendliness helps him win a big prize and the hearts of his readers!

Synopsis: Room One is putting on a play about explorers looking for the New World, including ships and sea captains and everything. Junie B. Jones thinks she might be the star of the whole entire production. Only, sailing the ocean blue is not as easy as it looks.

Synopsis: With Halloween approaching, Junie B. needs to find a costume that will scare off the real witches and ghosts that she believes will be out on the holiday.

Synopsis: Key Features Description It's a very snowy day outside, so Cam and Eric are running late to computer lab. When they finally arrive, they realize that three computers are missing! There are only two clues: footprints in the snow outside, and a locked window. This mystery seems impossible to solve, but with Cam Jansen on the case, the thieves don't stand a chance! It's a very snowy day outside, so Cam and Eric are running late to computer lab.…

Synopsis: Key Features Description Skippyjon Jones is no ordinary kitten. Oh, no. He's actually El Skippito, a great sword-fighter ready to battle banditos the world over! With a little imagination and a whole lot of fun, this frisky cat dons a mask and cape and takes on a bad bumble-bee to save the day. And along the way, he'll be sure to steal young reader's hearts, yes indeed-o!My name is Skippito Friskito.I fear not a single bandito.My manners are…

Synopsis: A new beach version of the classic "There Was an Old Lady" song and favorite series!"There was an old lady who swallowed a shell.I don't know why she swallowed the shell.She didn't tell."You won't believe why this old lady swallows a shell, a crab, a fish, a gull, a pail, some sand, and a wave! But watch out when she burps, with hilarious results!With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of a classic song will…

Synopsis: Housekeeper Amelia Bedelia wreaks havoc when she volunteers to help out at the school science fair.

Synopsis: Key Features Description The city is a big, busy place for a little yellow puppy. From gazing at tall buildings to chasing pigeons, there's so much to do! There are more people than Biscuit's ever seen before, and so many new friends to make! The city is a big, busy place for a little yellow puppy. From gazing at tall buildings to chasing pigeons, there's so much to do! There are more people than Biscuit's ever seen before, and so many new…

Synopsis: An inspiring story that reminds us that beauty is everywhere.Can a city be beautiful if there's trash on the streets and graffiti on the walls? A little girl finds out when her teacher writes the word "beautiful" on the blackboard and the girl decides to look for beauty in her neighborhood.There's the “beautiful” fried fish sandwich at Miss Delphine diner, Mr. Lee’s “beautiful” fruit store, and the “beautiful” smooth stone Old Mr. Sims always…

Synopsis: Opening this book is like sitting down in a canoe, taking up a paddle, and gliding out into the summer beauty of a hidden lake. In this picture book that is as refreshing and inviting as a perfect canoe day, a fawn peeks out from the trees as ducklings fan out behind their mother. Butterflies pause and fish laze beneath the lily pads. Ruth Wright Paulsen’s sunlit paintings and Gary Paulsen’s poetic text capture all the peace and pleasure of a…

Synopsis: Did you know that the horned lizard squirts blood out of its eyes to scare off predators? Learn more about this creature as well as the leech, the naked mole rat, the hagfish, and many more creepy critters in this sickening and super science book. Not for the faint of heart, this revolting reader will be a favorite among boys and everyone interested in the strange and unusual!

Synopsis: Poor Orange Blossom needs glasses! But she's worried that her friends won't recognize her (or like her!) in glasses. Strawberry is determined to prove Orange wrong, so she gathers all the girls together and they surprise Orange at the general store in wacky outfits, wigs, and, of course, glasses—proving to her that friendship isn't about what you look like, it's about who you are on the inside! This Penguin Young Reader is leveled for easy…

Synopsis: Never before has school been this mixed up—or this much fun! Miss Daisy, who teaches second grade, doesn't know how to add or subtract. Not only that, she doesn't know how to read or write, either. She is the dumbest teacher in the history of the world!