Synopsis: Little Critter is going on a class trip! There isn't a dull moment when Little Critter® and his classmates go on a trip to the Sea Park! They see and learn about exciting and strange sea creatures—from crabs and octopuses to whales and sharks. A day at the Sea Park proves to be full of fun and adventure. Going to the Sea Park is a story with simple, easy-to-read text—ideal for emergent readers who want to join Little Critter on a day of…

Synopsis: Perfect to read alone, with a friend, a parent, or your teacher, this book is filled with poems by:William ColePaul DugganDouglas FlorianFrank JacobsX.J. KennedyKarla KuskinEdward LearColin McNaughtonEve MerriamJeff MossKenn NesbittOgden NashLouis PhillipsJack PrelutskyJon ScieszkaShel SilversteinPlus, Poem Pointers to help you write your own poems!

Synopsis: In this classic Irish legend, two harpists -- merry-hearted Old Pat and ill-spirited Young Tom -- set off for a contest to name the finest harpist in all of Ireland. When Young Tom realizes that Old Pat is truly the better musician, he schemes to be the winner -- but he doesn′t reckon with the clever trickery of a mischievous little leprechaun. Noted picture book creators Pamela Duncan Edwards and Henry Cole have imagined a joyful and fanciful…

Synopsis: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in this installment of Natasha Wing’s best-selling series, a fun read-aloud sure to keep kids engaged and laughing out loud! It's the night before St. Patrick's Day, and Tim and Maureen are wide awake setting traps to catch a leprechaun! When they wake the next morning to the sound of their dad playing the bagpipes and the smell of their mom cooking green eggs, they're shocked to find that they've actually caught a…

Synopsis: Small, soft flakes fall quietly from above. It's snowing! People like to sled and ski in it, but what exactly is snow? How does it form? Included in this crystal clear introduction to one of winter's wonders is information about different types of snowstorms, regions where snow falls, and how to prepare when a snowstorm approaches.

Synopsis: The Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books, and Cam is a spunky young heroine whom readers have loved for over two decades. Now the first ten books in the series have updated covers that bring new life to these perennial best-sellers. Old fans and new readers will love Cam's cool, modern look!

Synopsis: Did you know a cheetah is the fastest mammal on Earth and can go from 0 to 60 in about 3 seconds? Did you know the world's laziest mammal is the koala, which needs to sleep 22 hours each day? These and many more incredible facts are revealed in "Amazing Book of Mammal Records." "Notepad" entries on each record holder add background and natural science information while humorous cartoons provide extra fun.

Synopsis: A hospital can be a scary place for a child. Here's a sympathetic and honest look at what to expect when having a minor operation, from what doctors wear and the names of instruments to what it feels like to have anesthesia. Cheerful, detailed illustrations add a touch of humor and lightness to this essential book for young patients. Full color.

Synopsis: Little known facts about a solitary, intelligent creature that surprises the scientific community. Illustrated by James Melvin.

Synopsis: An interactive picturebook for children dealing with loss and grief. Grief is a process, and because silence will not erase the pain, author Casey Curry wrote this book as an effort to affirm the feelings of young children dealing with the loss of a sibling or parent. It is also meant as a catalyst for dialogue for grieving parents.

Synopsis: A fun-filled collection of first number rhymes, wonderfully complemented by Arenson's vibrant collage illustrations. One, Two, Skip a Few! brings together simple rhymes that will help small children practice counting both forward and backward. Progressively more challenging rhymes teach addition, subtraction, and even multiplication. Full color.

Synopsis: Journey into the depths of the ocean with Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea . Follow the enigmatic Captain Nemo and his submarine, the Nautilus, on a mesmerizing voyage filled with stunning underwater landscapes and encounters with mysterious sea creatures. This timeless science fiction classic explores themes of adventure, discovery and the human spirit. A captivating read that continues to enchant and inspire readers with its…

Synopsis: Explore the whimsical Hundred Acre Wood with A.A. Milne's beloved classic, Winnie-the-Pooh, illustrated by E.H. Shepard.Follow Winnie-the-Pooh, the adorable teddy bear who always gets stuck in the stickiest situations because of his love of honey. Find out how his best friend, the timid Piglet overcomes his fear of the mysterious Heffalump. Experience the precious bond between Pooh and his melancholic donkey companion, Eeyore, as they set out on…

Synopsis: Lindy and her doll, Sally, are best friends—wherever Lindy goes, Sally stays right by her side. She’s with Lindy when she eats, when she sleeps, and even when she picks cotton. So, on the night Lindy and her mama run away in search of freedom, Sally goes too. This young girl's rag doll vividly narrates her enslaved family's courageous escape through the Underground Railroad. At once heart-wrenching and uplifting, this story about friendship and…

Synopsis: From Dav Pilkey, the worldwide bestselling author-illustrator of Dog Man, and award-winning illustrator Dan Santat comes an out-of-this-world friendship adventure in full color!Meet Ricky Ricotta, a little mouse with a big problem!Ricky Ricotta lives in Squeakyville with his mom and dad. Ricky has a hard time making friends at school, and the neighborhood bullies are always picking on him. If only Ricky could find someone to be his best buddy…

Synopsis: The first book in the chapter book refresh of the classic Hardy Boys series. In Trouble at the Arcade, nine-year-old Frank and eight-year-old Joe Hardy discover trouble lurking at the local arcade and decide they make pretty good detectives—just like their dad!

Synopsis: In The Missing Mitt, the boys must help their teammate find his lucky mitt before the last game, or their Little League season is doomed!