Synopsis: This stunning picture book biography of Nelson Mandela by Kadir Nelson is a receipient of the Coretta Scott King Honor award.In this lush, acclaimed book, award-winning author-illustrator Kadir Nelson tells the story of global icon and Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela in poignant free verse and glorious illustrations.It is the story of a young boy's determination to change South Africa, and of the struggles of a man who eventually became…

Synopsis: Pinkalicious thinks school is okay, but she misses her imaginary unicorn, Goldie. When she brings her golden classmate to class one day, her teacher is concerned: Unicorns aren't allowed in school! It's up to Pinkalicious to make sure Goldie behaves herself. In this I Can Read companion to the New York Times bestsellers Pinkalicious, Purplicious, and Goldilicious, a pink-crazed girl learns that with her companion by her side, school rules!

Synopsis: Shark's not afraid of anything. The dark? Nah. A big mean bear? Don't make him laugh! But there is one thing that even Shark fears. . . . Can you guess what it is?

Synopsis: Join Splat the Cat on a school trip to the zoo in New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton's hilarious new adventure, Splat and the Cool School Trip.Splat the Cat is so excited when Mrs. Wimpydimple announces that the class will be going to the zoo. While everyone calls out his or her favorite animal—Elephant! Giraffe! Monkey!—Splat only wants to see the penguins. After all, penguins are perfect; they are black and white, just like…

Synopsis: Enter into the world of reading with My Very First I Can Read! This comprehensive emergent reading program addresses all the components of reading mastery based on the latest early literacy research. Written by educator and reading specialist Dr. Julie M. Wood, with lively illustrations by Sebastien Braun, this Common Core–aligned program stars Tug the Pup and an endearing group of characters who will lead beginners through the proven steps for…

Synopsis: Enter into the world of reading with My Very First I Can Read! This comprehensive emergent reading program addresses all the components of reading mastery based on the latest early literacy research. Written by educator and reading specialist Dr. Julie M. Wood, with lively illustrations by Sebastien Braun, this Common Core–aligned program stars Tug the Pup and an endearing group of characters who will lead beginners through the proven steps for…

Synopsis: Build your child's beginning reading success with this set of 5 simple and fun storybooks plus a separate parent guide!Written by educator and reading specialist Dr. Julie M. Wood, with lively illustrations by Sebastien Braun, this set of books stars Tug the Pup and an endearing group of characters who will lead beginners through the proven steps for successful reading.The Learn to Read with Tug the Pup books features sight word vocabulary,…

Synopsis: Shiver me whiskers! Someone has stolen the mice pirates’ most valuable loot: a great big chunk of cheese! Captain Riff Raff and the gang set out to retrieve the stolen booty, but can the cheese be seized?With colorful illustrations from Anne Kennedy and lively text from Susan Schade, Riff Raff Sails the High Cheese strengthens reading skills for beginning readers and buccaneers. Mice pirates and young readers use rhyming words and simple…

Synopsis: The beloved Thanksgiving story by Eileen Spinelli with brand new art!Thanksgiving at the Tappletons', is back with fresh and original artwork by Maryann Cocca-Leffler. Thanksgiving is always a big day at the Tappletons'. But this Thanksgiving each task is interrupted by calamity and hilarity: first the turkey slips away . . . then the bakery is sold out . . . and so on, until Uncle Fritz and Grandfather Tappleton despair of ever eating dinner at…

Synopsis: Female frogs lay eggs in the water, but what hatches isn't a frog yet—it's a tadpole! This classic Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out picture book shows the incredible metamorphosis that occurs as a tadpole loses its fishy tail and gills and becomes a frog.Now rebranded with a new cover look, this book includes a find out more section with an illustrated guide to identify different frog species and a map showing where bull frogs can be found…

Synopsis: Stay tuned for a brand-new show coming in Winter 2018 to PBS Kids: Pinkalicious & Peterrific!A is for Apple. B is for Bubble Bath. C is for Cupcake. What could be better than learning your ABC’s with Pinkalicious in this pinkamazing board book?Full of exciting illustrations and fun, playful words, the littlest readers will have a great time learning with Pinkalicious in one of her first board books ever!

Synopsis: The Greeks deduced it, Columbus and Magellan proved it--the earth is not flat. Young readers can follow the development of a scientific concept that began centuries ago with the help of hands-on activities that enable them to re-create the Greeks' studies. A 1990 Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies. Full-color illus. and maps.

Synopsis: The DLM Early Childhood Express is a holistic, child-centered program that nurtures each child by offering focused, meaningful instruction that is developmentally appropriate. The complete system provides a wealth of English and Spanish materials to help foster the social-emotional, intellectual, and physical development of children. Little Books reinforce each week's theme and the unit theme. Selections include stories originally written in…

Synopsis: Everyone at Lassie Lower School is busy getting ready for Grandparents' Day-everyone except Arnie. He doesn't have any grandparents to bring. But he has many other special grownups in his life. There is Mrs. Childs the school librarian, Coach Ed who is always ready for a game of catch, and Bill and Dottie who work at the bakery. Too bad none of them can be his grandparents. Or can they? "Bold, cheerful colors, a menagerie of human-like animals,…

Synopsis: There are lots of babies in the bayou, and even though they might have sharp teeth, hard shells, webbed feet, or quick claws, their mothers still need to watch over them and protect them from harm. The babies learn how to dig, swim, and follow their alert mothers' lead. Children will fall under the bayou's spell as they learn all about this unusual and rich habitat.

Synopsis: It's Froggy's birthday, but it seems that everyone has forgotten... No one seems to remember that it's Froggy's special day. Mom and Dad don't say a word, and all of his friends are busy elsewhere. Until he gets back home to find everyone waiting to surprise him with a party, complete with a piñata filled with chocolate-covered flies! "Froggy's natural exuberance and excitement are infectious..."—School Library Journal on Froggy Plays T-Ball"…

Synopsis: A PIG in a spigot? An AX in a taxi? An ELF in a belfry? It can mean only one thing. . . . Richard Wilbur has been playing with his words again! Aided and abetted by illustrator J.otto Seibold, Richard Wilbur reveals that words must be used carefully--because you never know what you'll find in them!

Synopsis: 204 pages Harcourt Brace Jovanovich (1995) English