Synopsis: Kids learn how to build the six Positive Values assets: Caring, Equality and Social Justice, Integrity, Honesty, Responsibility, and Healthy Lifestyle. Stories, tips, and ideas help them to make good choices and build positive character traits.

Synopsis: Each living thing in nature follows a life cycle. Come with us as we explore growing up from egg to chicken!An egg rests in a comfy nest. The chick inside begins to grow. Soon it will be a clucking chicken! Get an up-close look at the life cycle of this beautiful bird-from egg to chicken-all in the pages of this book.ABOUT THIS SERIES: Every living thing goes through changes as it grows. Tiny seeds grow into huge pumpkins, beautiful apple trees…

Synopsis: Even the page-turning instructions are dramatic on this tape. Barbara Caruso tells listeners what sound to listen for to turn pages with a great flourish, like a conductor directing a great orchestra. Goofy cows Minnie and Moo meet an alien from Planet Potato who needs milk for spaceship fuel. Caruso sounds dizzy as Minnie, making readers shake their heads at her lack of common sense. She is practical as Moo, always factual and precise. Children…

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Synopsis: The beloved picture book about what to do when a worry won't leave you at alone -- perfect for reassuring young readers in times of stress.Meet Ruby -- a happy, curious, imaginative young girl. But one day, she finds something unexpected: a Worry. It's not such a big Worry, at first. But every day, it grows a little bigger . . . and a little bigger . . . . Until eventually, the Worry is ENORMOUS and is all she can think about.But when Ruby…

Synopsis: Andrew's tooth is killing him, but it just won't fall out. So what do they do? Call the Tooth Fairy, of course! Andrew bites into an apple and his loose tooth hurts. So his dad tries to take it out with a big pair of pliers, but no luck. So they call the dentist, who tries to pull it out with his car, but no luck. So Andrew's friend Louis calls the Tooth Fairy. She comes on her motorcycle and tries to pull out the tooth, but no luck. So it's up…

Synopsis: The second book in the Adding Assets Series for Kids introduces and describes the four Empowerment Assets: Community Values Children, Children as Resources, Service to Others, and Safety. Each asset is clearly defined and introduced by a story. Kids learn simple, everyday ways to play useful roles at home and in the community, help others, and feel safer at home, at school, and in their neighborhood.

Synopsis: Kids learn how to build the four Positive Identity Assets: personal power, self-esteem, sense of purpose, and a positive view of their personal future. Stories, tips, and ideas help them feel good about themselves and optimistic about what’s ahead for them.

Synopsis: Early one morning at the Denver Zoo, a polar bear gives birth to two tiny babies, then abandons them. The zoo staff must raise the babies, but there are many things they don't know. What foods are best? How much should the cubs eat? Once they figure out the answers, the cubs quickly become healthy, happy young bears. Young readers follow Klondike and Snow as they grow from fragile newborns to large, lively bears, and along the way they'll learn…

Synopsis: At summer camp, Willie is king of the knock-knock jokes. That is, until he is challenged by Crow, who claims to be the best at everything. So the campers decide to have a contest, and soon the jokes are flying fast and furious. Who will be the new knock-knock king?

Synopsis: Introduce children to the natural world with this fresh, bold, and bright nonfiction picture book! Perfect for curious young readers, this beautifully illustrated picture book answers the question: How does a butterfly grow? Children will follow the fascinating transformation from tiny egg to crawling caterpillar, then to a resting chrysalis, and finally to a graceful butterfly taking flight. Packed with engaging science facts, this book is…

Synopsis: Travel back in time on a prehistoric journey to the world of the dinosaurs! Dive into an exciting Jurassic world and travel back in time with the Dinosaur Club. These character-driven dinosaur books explore different dinosaur species through a thrilling adventure story for kids aged 5-7. Meet Jamie, a member of the Dinosaur Club. They are a network of kids around the world who love to share dinosaur knowledge, help identify fossils, post dino…

Synopsis: It’s a Pee Wee menagerie! Cats or dogs? Earthworms or frogs? What animal makes the best pet? The Pee Wee Scouts can’t agree. But they know how to find out who has the fastest pet. They will have a race! Molly doesn’t have a pet of her own. But she does have an idea. She will take care of stray animals and help them find good homes. Soon Molly’s home is full of pets. Which animal will Molly choose for the big race? And will she find homes for…

Synopsis: Friendship makes all the difference in this story from Hans de Beer’s beloved Little Polar Bear series. While looking for a tasty snack, Lars, the little polar bear, meets Sasha, a lost, hungry, homesick Siberian tiger cub who had been on a journey to see the ocean. Lars is surprised that his friend travelled so far just to see the ocean. Lars sees it all the time. Always one to lend a hand, Lars offers to help his new friend. Lars and Sasha…

Synopsis: What really happened over the summer break? A curious teacher wants to know. The epic explanation? What started out as a day at the beach turned into a globe-spanning treasure hunt with high-flying hijinks, exotic detours, an outrageous cast of characters, and one very mischievous bird! Is this yet another tall tale, or is the truth just waiting to be revealed? From the team behind I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . and A Funny Thing Happened…

Synopsis: Monster in the barn!It is a dark and stormy night, and something in the barn is glowing. The panicked farm animals are convinced it's a monster –Frankenswine's monster! It's up to best friends Minnie and Moo to keep their heads and get to the bottom of the sinister–seeming events in this hilarious beginning–reader adventure from Denys Cazet.Ages 7–9

Synopsis: When her father dies, ten-year-old Rebecca is sent to live with the mother she's been brought up to believe had abandoned her and, through a growing relationship with a troubled foster child, begins to accept some of the truths her father had always kept from her.