Synopsis: Nearly fifty years ago, a small bear from Darkest Peru set out on an adventure of a lifetime. With nothing but a suitcase, several jars of marmalade, and a label around his neck that read, "Please Look After This Bear," he stowed away on a ship headed for faraway England. When the little bear arrived at London's busy Paddington Station, he was discovered by Mr. and Mrs. Brown. As luck would have it, the Browns were just the sort of people to…

Synopsis: Because I'm your dad, you can have spaghetti for breakfast, French toast for dinner, and rocky road ice cream in the bathtub. In a text that's both playful and loving, a father expresses his hopes and dreams for a one-of-a-kind relationship with his child. Whimsical monster characters bring the silly and sweet scenes to life and keep the book universal. The book's ending, a moving tribute to the author's father, guarantees intergenerational…

Synopsis: Wise Abe Lincoln said, "No More!" to slavery, "No More!" to slavery, "No More!" to slavery, Wise Abe Lincoln said, "No More!" to slavery, Many brave days ago. This simple song, sung to the tune of "The Old Grey Mare," was adapted from an actual campaign song for Lincoln during his run for the presidency.Beginning with "Babe Abe Lincoln was born in the wilderness" to "Strong Abe Lincoln fell oaks with a mighty ax" to "Great Abe Lincoln died hard…

Synopsis: Max's room is a mess! There's a Popsicle melting in the closet, a tube of opened Miracle Bubbles on the floor, and the ant farm ants have escaped under the bed! It's definitely time to clean up. Max's sister, Ruby, is quick to take charge, and of course Max wants to help. But Max has his own ideas about picking up his room, so things don't turn out exactly as Ruby planned. Children will cheer as Max innocently and humorously outsmarts his older…

Synopsis: On August 28, 1963, a remarkable event took place--more than 250,000 people gathered in our nation's capital to participate in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The march began at the Washington Monument and ended with a rally at the Lincoln Memorial, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech, advocating racial harmony. Many words have been written about that day, but few so delicate and powerful as…

Synopsis: Popular collaborators Kevin Lewis and Daniel Kirk team up to create the perfect read-aloud for fans of trucks or anything that can go!Rotten luck. Can't go. My truck is stuck.Tug and tow. Two engines roar.But the truck won't go. Not one inch more.Does anyone know how to make my stuck truck go? In this rhyming story, young drivers are introduced to the ins and outs of hauling, beeping, and repairing—get ready for a fun ride!

Synopsis: Ben shu jiang shu le : he pu li mu yi jia yi qi sheng huo, lai lai hen kai xin. bu guo lai lai yi kai xin, jiu hui rang bie ren bu kai xin, shi ji shang geng zhun que di shuo shi hui fei chang tong ku. zhe ge bie ren jiu shi luo li ta, ge lan mu xian sheng de mao. ge lan mu xian sheng de jia li pu li mu jia hen jin, zhong jian jiu ge zhe liang dong fang zi. mei dang luo li ta kan dao lai lai, na pa shi ou mi de yi pie, dou hui jin zhang de mao…

Synopsis: Morning is magical after a night of rain and thunder. And best of all are the puddles! Big ones, little ones, long ones, skinny ones. Splash! Splash! Splash! Put on your raincoat and join two puddle-jumpers in this bouncy read-along that's just right for a rainy day or any day.

Synopsis: With Nancy's help, the Easter Bunny has something to make everyone's Easter happy, until it suddenly becomes clear that there is nothing left for little Nancy.

Synopsis: The animals join a young boy as he walks through the forest blowing his new horn.

Synopsis: Maps are about far more than getting from a to b. Maps can help children understand and explore both their everyday environment and faraway places. With an appealing search-and-find technique, Follow That Map! is an interactive picture book that explains and demonstrates key mapping concepts. Kids will enjoy following Sally and her friends as they search for Max and Ollie, a mischievous dog and cat on the lam from the backyard. Sally and friends…

Synopsis: centerFollow the big red truck on its cross-country journey in Donald Crew's classic wordless book, perfect for sharing with the very young.

Synopsis: Jabari is making a flying machine in his backyard! "It'll be easy. I don't need any help," he declares. But it doesn't work! Jabari is frustrated. Good thing Dad is there for a pep talk and his little sister, Nika, is there to assist, fairy wings and all. With the endearing father-child dynamic of Jabari Jumps and engaging mixed-media illustrations, Gaia Cornwall's tale shows that through perseverance and flexibility, an inventive thought can…

Synopsis: Make way for the three little kittens who lost their mittens -- as you've never seen them before!"McClintock's feline portraits pack plenty of personality.... A sprightly and charming modern take on a traditional rhyme." -- Kirkus ReviewsWho will be able to resist wailing along with the naughty little kittens as they lose their mittens? And who won't relish rejoicing with the good little kittens as they find and wash their mittens -- and earn…

Synopsis: "When Fox meets a goose who has been left behind by her flock, he decides to help her catch up with her migrating friends. Fox and Goose go on an epic journey through the city and across the sea, learning along the way what being a true friend really means."--Page 4 of cover