Synopsis: Join the call for a better world with this New York Times bestselling picture book about a school where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. The perfect back-to-school read for every kid, family and classroom! In our classroom safe and sound. Fears are lost and hope is found. Discover a school where all young children have a place, have a space, and are loved and appreciated. Readers will follow a group of children through a day in their…

Synopsis: If a hungry little traveler shows up at your house, you might want to give him a cookie. If you give him a cookie, he's going to ask for a glass of milk. He'll want to look in a mirror to make sure he doesn't have a milk mustache, and then he'll ask for a pair of scissors to give himself a trim....The consequences of giving a cookie to this energetic mouse run the young host ragged, but young readers will come away smiling at the antics that…

Synopsis: A photo essay that shows preschool children of mixed abilities busily working and playing at school. It shows that, given the opportunity, children can readily accept each other's differences.

Synopsis: The first day of kindergarten is finally here, and Henry can't wait to paint pictures, sing songs, and practice counting. When he gets to school, though, he's not so sure he's ready for kindergarten. But before long Henry discovers that the only thing he's not ready for is how much fun he's going to have at school! This gently humorous, encouraging story will give children about to enter kindergarten an extra boost of confidence."Perfect for…

Synopsis: Clayton and Desmond are back and bigger than ever in this companion to the New York Times bestselling series! As another year at Mouseville School begins, the students will be learning all about apples--starting with a contest to find the biggest one ever! As usual, Clayton the town mouse and Desmond the country mouse are each eying the prize. But when they can't find the biggest apple, even after they decide to work together, will they just…

Synopsis: When Brother, Sister, and Honey need a summer job, they see that the old theater in town is hiring. The theater is dark and spooky, and full of strange things. What will they find? Beginning readers will love this 32-page spooky tale starring their favorite family of bears. The Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Theater is a 32-page Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and read full…

Synopsis: Matthew Holm, the Eisner Award-winning co-creator of Babymouse, teams with his childhood best friend Jonathan Follett for a hilarious prose debut.Middle school is off to a rocky start for Marvin Watson. Doomed to misfit status, his only friends are a girl with major orthodontics, the smelliest boy in school, and the trio of sarcastic man-sized moths that live in his attic.No one said middle school would be easy! Also, no one said that Marvin's…

Synopsis: Emily is ready for her first day of school. There's so much to do: learning the alphabet, singing, reading books, dancing, and counting, starting with the very first day. One hundred days feels very far away, but day by day, Emily and her classmates see they're getting closer. And as the lessons they learn begin to add up, their world expands. Chock-full of surprising discoveries, age-appropriate activities, and plenty of humor, Emily's First…

Synopsis: Kids will exercise their early math skills with this bestselling picture book--now available in Scholastic Bookshelf!Mr. and Mrs. Comfort are having a family reunion! Mr. Comfort starts cooking up his famous spaghetti and meatballs, while Mrs. Comfort carefully arranges eight tables and thirty-two chairs so that everyone will have a seat. The tables look lovely, the food is ready, and here come the guests--with their own seating plans!This…

Synopsis: It's time to celebrate kindergarten graduation in Natasha Wing's best-selling series featuring rhyming text in the style of the classic Clement C. Moore holiday poem.Get ready for a major milestone: kindergarten graduation! Of course, there's a lot of preparation the night before as kids prepare for the momentous occasion. This is a great school-year follow-up to The Night Before Kindergarten!

Synopsis: When a kindergarten class gets rowdy, Mrs. Ruler knows just what to do. She’s about to teach a new golden rule: KINDNESS IS COOL! Soon the entire class is doing so many good deeds that their kindness bulletin board barely fits their classroom! From clearing the table after dinner, to helping the elderly, one kindergarten class is proving that kids really can make a difference. Count along with Mrs. Ruler’s class. Can all their good deeds really…

Synopsis: How do you keep a crowd of energetic young penguins entertained? Put on a play, perhaps? But will they pay attention through an entire performance? If Tacky's center stage, they might. Even in his flowing blond wig and little red "skipping shoes," everyone's favorite misfit penguin imbues the character of Goldilocks with his own indomitable personality and style. So what if the set is in shambles? This is one performance Mrs. Beakly's students…

Synopsis: A quirky, entertaining back-to-school treat that will help little ones get over those first day jitters . . . with a little magic! Wanda is a friendly young witch who is off to her first day at school. But when she arrives, she notices that something isn't quite right. All her classmates have wands instead of broomsticks. And everyone has wings--except for Wanda. Soon Wanda realizes that there's been a mistake: She has ended up in a school for…

Synopsis: The mercurial Judy returns, and she's in a mood to take on the world. RARE!When her "Heal the World" adhesive-bandage design doesn’t win a contest, Judy Moody realizes it’s time to set her sights on something bigger. Class 3T is studying the environment, and Judy is amazed to learn about the destruction of the rain forest, the endangered species (not) in her own backyard, and her own family’s crummy recycling habits. Now she’s in a mood to whip…

Synopsis: GREG HEFFLEY AND SPORTS JUST DON'T MIX. After a disastrous competition at school, Greg decides that he's officially retired from ANY kind of sport! That is, until his mom persuades him to give it one more go and makes Greg reluctantly agree to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a MESS, and Greg is sure he won't make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of…

Synopsis: In the enchanting New York Times bestselling sequel to A Tale of Magic..., a mysterious new witch arrives at the academy and her intentions are anything but good. Filled with brand-new adventures and a cast of memorable characters, both familiar and new, Brystal's journey is only just beginning... Brystal and her friends have saved everyone from the evil Snow Queen and secured worldwide acceptance for the magical community. However, when a…

Synopsis: Join Splat the Cat in New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton's hilarious beginning reader about field day. When Dad's team loses a soccer game, Splat decides to cheer up his dad by entering them in a father-son six-legged race at the Cat School Picnic. The race doesn't go the way Splat hoped, but he still makes his dad very, very glad! Beginning readers will love this hilarious easy-to-read addition to the Splat series that…

Synopsis: John Midas's wildest dream comes true--everything he touches turns to chocolate. First his toothpaste, then his trumpet . . . and finally, his mother! That's when John realizes his chocolate touch is more than he bargained for. "A twist on the King Midas myth and full of good fun".--Children's Book Review Service.