Synopsis: In the middle of winter and late at night, an old friend returns for his annual visit to take care of the animals and look after the inhabitants of the old farmhouse. He goes through his regular routine but becomes perplexed by an undying question for which he cannot find the answer. Generations come and generations go. "But where do they come from and to where do they go?"This is a new translation of the original poem written in Swedish. It is…

Synopsis: These hilarious stories about the Peanuts Gang's adventures on the baseball field, at school, at camp, and atop Snoopy's dog house are sure to make kids laugh out loud! Full color.

Synopsis: Ariel, Merida, Belle, and all the Disney princesses laugh and play with cute, cuddly puppies in this Step 2 leveled reader. It's perfect for girls ages 4 6 who are just learning to read on their own."

Synopsis: It's Christmas in Arendelle and Anna and Elsa want to make it the best one ever! Find out how the royal sisters from Disney's award-winning movie Frozen celebrate. Children ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 reader--it makes a perfect holiday gift!

Synopsis: A countries series packed with up-to-date information and statistics, and including many useful website addresses. The books cover all the key aspects of the country, including physical geography, main towns and cities, farming and fishing, resources and industry, employment, transport and communications, daily life, food, religion, sport and leisure, government, and the country's place in the world.

Synopsis: Creature-crazy young children will love joining Bird, Mouse, and Rabbit as they trek through the South American rainforest to meet some truly amazing animals! From a giant armadillo showing off his scales to a terrifically toxic tree frog, there's a different animal on every spread, plus many additional creatures to spot along the way!This delightful picture book series is the perfect introduction to some really wild animals. Each of the Amazing…

Synopsis: Join Bird, Mouse, and Rabbit as they sail, snorkel, and even climb aboard a mini-sub to meet some truly amazing animals, as they explore the North Pacific Ocean! From a playful pod of dolphins leaping through the waves to an awesome angler fish lurking in the depths, there's a different animal on every spread, plus many additional creatures to spot along the way! This delightful picture book series is the perfect introduction to some really wild…

Synopsis: Young children will love lacing up their hiking boots and joining Bird, Mouse, and Rabbit as they take a walk through a North American evergreen forest to meet some truly amazing animals! From a black bear in search of a snack to a stinky skunk with a smelly spray, there's a different animal on every spread, plus many additional creatures to spot along the way!This delightful picture book series is the perfect introduction to some really wild…

Synopsis: Day follows night. Night comes after day. What makes this cycle of days and nights happen? Through beautiful photos and spare text, beginning readers will learn about the basic patterns of the Sun and Earth and what causes day and night.

Synopsis: At a Hanukkah party on Sesame Street, Grover and the Count welcome visiting Israeli Muppet friends Brosh and Avigail, tell the story of Hanukkah, feast on latkes, and learn that EIGHT is the perfect Hanukkah number.

Synopsis: An ear-tickling, eye-teasing romp for little listeners, led by an award-winning author and illustrator.Do you really, really want to see a moose — a long-leggy moose — a branchy-antler, dinner-diving, bulgy-nose moose? Spurred by Phyllis Root's sing-songy text and Randy Cecil's buoyant illustrations, this hunt for an elusive moose through woods, swamps, bushes, and hills is just as fun as the final surprise discovery of moose en masse. Children…

Synopsis: Young animal enthusiasts won’t soon forget these unique students or Miss Mingo’s enthusiastic celebration of their diversity. — Publishers Weekly (starred review)If there’s an elephant in the classroom — along with an alligator, a koala, a centipede, an octopus, and who knows what else — it must be Miss Mingo’s class on the first day of school! Miss Mingo, a flashy flamingo, starts off the year by inviting all creatures big and small to share…

Synopsis: "Children will love the story for its charm and rollicking fun, and the salient points will make a lasting impression. A top choice for Fire Prevention Week." — School Library JournalStop! Drop! Roll! Learning the rules of fire safety is a lot more fun (and less scary) when demonstrated by a charming and diverse group of animals. Alligator, Panda, Octopus, and the others work hard to master the rules of fire safety and perform the perfect fire…

Synopsis: So, you think you know the story of Cinderella? Well, you'd better think again because in this hilarious tale, nothing is what it seems. Did you know that Cinderella wasn't actually very nice? And that there were three Ugly stepsisters? And that the youngest sister, Gertie, was absolutely the nicest person you could ever hope to meet? But she’ll have to act mean and bad like the rest of her family if she wants to go to the ball. With the help of…

Synopsis: Jonny Duddle's swashbuckling sequel to the best-selling The Pirates Next DoorThis summer, Matilda is going on vacation with her friends the Jolley-Rogers. Their destination is the island of Scurvy Sands, a favorite destination for pirates. When Matilda arrives, the swashbuckling residents are none too impressed with her. She has clean clothes and doesn't smell like she's been at sea for six months — it’s clear she's no pirate. But when Matilda…