Synopsis: Gerald the elephant discovers that there is something worse than a bird on your head -- two birds on your head! Piggie will try to help her best friend.

Synopsis: The relatives come to visit from Virginia and everyone has a wonderful time.

Synopsis: The beloved bestseller from Newbery Medalist and National Book Award winner Louis Sachar (Holes), with a brand-new cover!   “Give me a dollar or I’ll spit on you.”    That’s Bradley Chalkers for you. He’s the oldest kid in the fifth grade. He tells enormous lies. He picks fights with girls, and the teachers say he has serious behavior problems. No one likes him—except Carla, the new school counselor. She thinks Bradley is sensitive and generous,…

Synopsis: Explains various animal expressions that employ similes, metaphors, idioms, and proverbs.

Synopsis: Encourages the reader to shake, tilt, and wiggle the book to remove the little monster inside, but once it is out, another problem arises.

Synopsis: "Childhood fear of the dark and the resulting exercise in imaginative exaggeration are given that special Mercer Mayer treatment in this dryly humorous fantasy."-School Library Journal

Synopsis: "You're different from everyone else--and it's awesome! This book celebrates all the things that make you special. From the way you look to the activities you enjoy--there's no wrong way to be yourself. Do you like sports, art, spelling, or math? Do you like more than one? Do you hang out with lots of friends or maybe a few? Whoever you are, it's great being you!"--Page [2] of cover.

Synopsis: another great stories in these series, great for unit on winter

Synopsis: Here's the newest twist on the familiar tale of There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. There was a cold lady who swallowed some snow. I don't know why she swallowed some snow. Perhaps you know. This time, the old lady is swallowing everything from snow to a pipe, some coal, a hat, and more! With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page. And this time,…

Synopsis: The Old Lady from There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat! is back for a fall adventure -- now in a bestselling Level 1 reader format!The old lady says "Hooray!"We have a trip today!Grab your bag. Say hello!Get on the bus. Off we go!The Old Lady heads to the farm in this Level 1 story featuring simple sentences, words to sound out, and rhymes just right for the beginning reader! Scholastic Readers encourage the joy and fun of reading with…

Synopsis: The Old Lady from There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat! is back for a spooky adventure -- now in a bestselling Level 1 Reader format! The old lady looks at the date. It’s Halloween! Let’s celebrate. The Old Lady prepares for Halloween in this Level 1 story featuring simple sentences, words to sound out, and rhymes just right for the beginning reader! Scholastic Readers encourage the joy and fun of reading with topics that kids love --…

Synopsis: "There was an old lady who swallowed a wizard, some bones, a goblin, a ghost, a cat, an owl, and a bat! Imagine that! Read this book to find out why!" This is a modern Halloween twist on the popular song "I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly."

Synopsis: You won't believe what this wacky lady swallows -- a bell, a sleigh, and even a reindeer! Giggles galore!

Synopsis: You won't believe what this wacky lady swallows -- a bell, a sleigh, and even a reindeer! Giggles galore!

Synopsis: Presents a variation on the classic rhyme about an old lady who swallowed a chick and a lot of other strange creatures.