Synopsis: Kids will love this comically illustrated story! Everyone knows the fable called The Tortoise and the Hare, but this version of that old tale has surprises and laughs that aren't in the original. Greedy Hare challenges Muggs the turtle to a race -- and the prize is Muggs's favorite food: cabbages. Muggs gives the race her best effort, but turtles can't go very fast under the best circumstances, and the crafty hare has a couple of sly tricks up…

Synopsis: Describes the various ways man had used animals such as horses, camels, dogs, and carrier pigeons to help in a variety of tasks.

Synopsis: A tender, old-fashioned story serves as a testament to the power of sisterly love and a celebration of matryoshkas--the beloved Russian nesting dolls.

Synopsis: How do pigs keep cool? Why do farmers shear their sheep? Which farm animals live underwater? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more facts about farm animals around the world. Farm animals is part of an exciting new series of books for children who are beginning to read on their own. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert. Book jacket.

Synopsis: Introducing Yeti, a fuzzy and sweet new character whose story is perfect for summer, winter, and all the seasons in between! Everyone knows yetis love winter. They love snowball fights and hot chocolate and sledding and building snow castles. But even yetis get the shivers, and even yetis get crabby from all the cold. So here’s a secret about yetis:  sometimes they miss summer. Sometimes, they have to bring a little bit of summer to the coldest…

Synopsis: Duérmete mi niñaDuérmete mi sol,Duérmete pedazoDe mi corazón.Los niños pequeños adorarán esta colección de nanas latinoamericanas. Preservadas por medio de la tradición oral, estas rimas han sido compartidas de generación a generación. Cariñosamente compiladas, estas tiernas canciones de cuna son iluminadas por hermosas pinturas creadas por la artista Barbara Cooney. Young children will treasure this collection of Latin-American nursery rhymes.…

Synopsis: Who knew feet were so interesting--and fun! In a lively guessing game format, find out why the feet of tree frogs, and those of eight other animals, are perfectly adapted to their habitats. Illustrated with brightly detailed paintings, Who Has These Feet? is a simple, informative text that will have children looking at feet in a whole new way.

Synopsis: Fly along with Elecopter as she soars above the savannah, patrolling the skies with her fire-hose nose at the ready. The other animals are safe with Elecopter on the scene—Elecopter is a hero for all! Preschoolers are in for a treat in this chant-along companion to Monkey Truck.

Synopsis: From tree to table, this story shows how one family comes together to make applesauce. Applesauce Day is here! Maria and her family visit an apple orchard and pick apples. Then it's time to turn the apples into applesauce. Every year they use a special pot that has been in the family for generations. Follow along as everyone helps to make delicious applesauce.

Synopsis: A 2010 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People 2012 Washington State Children's Book Award Nominee 2012-2013 Volunteer State (Tennessee) Book Award Master List It's almost Thanksgiving, and Tuyet is excited about the holiday and the vacation from school. There's just one problem: her Vietnamese American family is having duck for Thanksgiving dinner - not turkey! Nobody has duck for Thanksgiving - what will her teacher and the…

Synopsis: It's the Day of the Dead! It's time to celebrate! In this bilingual book, a young girl is busy helping her family prepare to honor those who have died--especially her grandfather. She misses him very much and is excited for his spirit to visit that night.SPANISH DESCRIPTIONEs el Día de los Muertos. ¡Es tiempo de celebrar! En este libro biligua una niña joven esta ocupada ayudando a su familia preparar en los que han muerto—especialmente su…

Synopsis: We wait for the moon.We watch for the moon.We watch for the Ramadan moon.We give to the poor, and read Qur_an, under the moon.We live our faith, until next yearunder the moon, under the moon,under the Ramadan moon.Ramadan is one of the most special months of the Islamic year, when Muslims pray, fast, and help those in need. Sylvia Whitman's lyrical story, with luminous illustrations by Sue Williams, serves as an introduction to Ramadan_a time…

Synopsis: Molly the mouse sets out to find the identity of the secret friend who sent her a valentine.

Synopsis: The image of the circle is sacred to many Native American tribal nations. Every year, the seasons flow into one another in a never-ending circle, signaling the proper time to plant, to gather, to celebrate, and to give thanks. Written by acclaimed Native American storyteller Joseph Bruchac, Seasons of the Circle is a stunningly illustrated celebration of a Native American year. From Maliseet hunters following moose tracks in the snow to Cherokee…

Synopsis: Discusses how the celebration of Hanukkah came about, what it signifies, and the ways in which it is celebrated today.