Synopsis: Key Features Description Visiting school with his human friend Nick, Mittens the curious kitten resolves to see everything and explores the classroom while the students are away, a venture that gets Mittens into more trouble than he expected. Emergent readers will share Mittens' curiosity about school and relish the happy ending to his newest adventure. Visiting school with his human friend Nick, Mittens the curious kitten resolves to see…

Synopsis: Winner of the Caldecott Medal! A Coretta Scott King Award Author and Illustrator Honor book, a National Book Award finalist, and a New York Times bestseller! This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of joyful acceptance, from an award-winning creator. The first picture book written and illustrated by award-winning creator Vashti Harrison traces a child's journey to self-love and shows the…

Synopsis: Penned by the very first Crayon Activist, Bellen Woodard, this picture book will tug at readers' heartstrings and inspire them to make a difference!When Bellen Woodard’s classmates referred to "the skin-color” crayon, in a school and classroom she had always loved, she knew just how important it was that everyone understood that “skin can be any number of beautiful colors.” This stunning picture book spreads Bellen’s message of inclusivity,…

Synopsis: A sleepover inspires Sarah, who likes to do things differently, to chose Mexico for her countries of the world presentation.

Synopsis: In this highly inventive and splendid rendering of a favorite Grimm fairy tale, award-winning storyteller and illustrator Paul O. Zelinsky evokes a world of Medieval magic. "Zelinsky's smooth retelling and glowing pictures cast the story in a new and beautiful light".--School Library Journal. A 1987 Caldecott Honor Book. An ALA Notable Book. Full color.

Synopsis: "Humphrey loves to solve problems for his classmates in Room 26, but he never meant to create one! Golden-Miranda, one of his favorite students, gets blamed when Humphrey is caught outside of his cage while she's in charge. Since no one knows about his lock-that-doesn't-lock, he can't exactly squeak up to defend her. Humphrey really has his paws full when Don't-Complain-Mandy-Payne and her family stir up more big trouble. Humphrey manages to…

Synopsis: Second-grader Ricky excels at making people laugh, but learns that being funny at school is not always a good idea.

Synopsis: Part of the A to Z Mysteries..The 3 boys see a pale dark haired man in the grocery store that make the hairs stand up on the back of their neck! Then he vanishes but not without a cut on Ellie's neck....

Synopsis: Amelia Earhart's adventurous spirit as a girl, who dared to try new things, even those unheard of for girls, is vividly captured in this fun biography. Aimed at young children, it introduces them to inspiring, everyday heroes who make a difference in the world.

Synopsis: Simple text describes how leaves change color and fall from trees in the autumn.

Synopsis: Unable to compete with her friends' fancy clothes and running ability, irrepressible six-year-old Junie B. finds her own way to make the new boy at school like her.

Synopsis: 2009 Scaredy Squirrel at Night (Paperback/Saddle Stitch Binding(8"x8")) by Melanie Watt ***ISBN-13: 9780545902618 ***Pages: 32

Synopsis: Meet the World's Funniest Kindergartner - Junie B. Jones! February 14 - Valentime's Day, as Junie B. calls it - is just around the corner. Junie B. can't wait to see all the valentimes she'll get. But she never expected a big, mushy card from a secret admirer! Who is this secret mystery guy, anyway? Junie B. is determined to find out.

Synopsis: "Read 'Being a Good Citizen' to learn what it means to be a good citizen, as well as helpful tips for being a good citizen at home, at school and with friends. Simple text and playful illustrations show the reader that everyone can be a good citizen every day. This Acorn Read-Aloud is an excellent tool for introducing readers to citizenship."

Synopsis: Mick and his dad see trees, then plant one.

Synopsis: "Everyone take out your spelling books," said Mrs. Jewls. "It's time for arithmetic."Sue is so excited for her first day at Wayside School. But things at Wayside are far from normal-and Sue's teacher, Mrs. Jewls, is completely wacky. She expects the students to add and subtract words! Sue has never heard of anything so ridiculous. She knows adding apples plus oranges is impossible...or is it? Anything can happen at Wayside School.