Synopsis: Presents a retelling of the classic tale in which the solution proves worse than the predicament when an old lady swallows a fly.

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: Everyone in William's class has a loose tooth story. Louie can make his loose tooth spin round and round. And Rosa's fell down the toilet when it came out. William finally gets a loose tooth and he can't wait for it to come out. When the tooth does pop out, William's teacher wraps it in a tissue and puts it away in a safe place. But when it's time to go home for the day, his tooth is missing! William finally has a good loose tooth story to share…

Synopsis: When a poor Irish peddler follows the instructions given to him by Saint Patrick in a dream, his life is greatly changed. Includes background on Saint Patrick and on the origin of the story.

Synopsis: Now available in paperback, James Cross Giblin and Michael Dooling bring the story of the first president to life for a new generation of readers. George Washington, beloved "Father of His Country," left behind no children of his own. Instead he left a nation to which he's dedicated life. Here is his story. Beginning with his childhood in a large, close-nit family on a Virginia farm, we follow him through his life. There is a tragedy with the…

Synopsis: A groovy New York Times bestseller! From the bestselling Pete the Cat series, it's a groovy pizza party that you don't want to miss! It's a party, a party, a perfect pizza party! That's what Pete thinks as he piles the pie high with his favorite topping--pepperoni. But then his friends come over and add their own toppings to the pizza. Will Pete's perfect pizza be ruined? There's only one way to find out! In this hardcover picture book full of…

Synopsis: "Frosty the snowman was a jolly, happy soul, with a corncob pipe and a button nose and two eyes made out of coal!" Everybody's favorite snowman comes magically to life in the pages of this picture book. Featuring the festive spirit and rollicking lyrics of the original song, it's the perfect read-aloud for this holiday season.

Synopsis: It's the sweetest holiday of the year! Celebrate love and Valentine's Day with card-making, tasty treats, and more in this installment of Natasha Wing's best-selling series.Join in on all of the colorful fun, and then come along to school the next morning for a day of parties and games!

Synopsis: It's Thanksgiving in Bear Country and the Bear family is preparing their holiday feast. But the Legend of Bigpaw casts a frightening shadow over the festivities. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, it's up to Brother Bear and Sister Bear to save the day - and make a new friend!

Synopsis: Simple language and bold illustrations make this a fun and informative book about the sun. "Add this one to primary-grade science shelves."--Booklist

Synopsis: From friendly dolphins to giant pandas, from icebergs and glaciers to energy from the sun, from magnets to solids, liquids, and gases, Rookie Read-About Science is a natural addition to the primary-grade classroom with books that cover every part of the science curricula. Includes: animals, nature, scientific principles, the environment, weather, and much more!

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Synopsis: A positive and affirming look at skin color, from an artist's perspective.Seven-year-old Lena is going to paint a picture of herself. She wants to use brown paint for her skin. But when she and her mother take a walk through the neighborhood, Lena learns that brown comes in many different shades.Through the eyes of a little girl who begins to see her familiar world in a new way, this book celebrates the differences and similarities that connect…

Synopsis: Kindergarten children describe the likenesses and differences among themselves.

Synopsis: Olivia thinks Rachel is a show-off, but finally they become friends.

Synopsis: The best story is one that comes from the heart.The library is having a contest for the best story, and the quirky narrator of this book just has to win that rollercoaster ride with her favorite author! But what makes a story the best?Her brother Tim says the best stories have lots of action. Her father thinks the best stories are the funniest. And Aunt Jane tells her that the best stories have to make people cry. A story that does all these…