Synopsis: From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean comes a brand new I Can Read book in which Pete and his friends compete in Field Day! Ready, set, groove! It's field day and Pete is excited for a day filled with fun activities, like the water-balloon toss, three-legged race, an obstacle course, and tug-of-war! Join Pete the Cat and his friends Callie, Grumpy Toad, and Gus as they compete for a medal on field day!…

Synopsis: The water's in the tub and the towel's nearby. Everything is ready for Biscuit's bath -- everything except Biscuit! This littke puppy would rather roll in the mud and play with his friend Puddles than get clean. Will Biscuit ever take his bath?

Synopsis: Children’s book icon Margaret Wise Brown – author of the cherished classic Goodnight Moon – and Caldecott Medal-winner Leonard Weisgard bring young readers an enduring picture book about the magic of nature. Winner of the 1947 Caldecott Medal, this beautifully moving story centers around a little island in the midst of the wide ocean, and the curious kitten who comes to visit. As the seasons pass, the island and the creatures who call it home…

Synopsis: More than anything Hedgie wants to be an astronaut and travel into space. He gets his chance the day the geyser, Big Sparkler, starts to sputter and fade, disappointing all the alien tourists, who fly to the tiny planet of Mikkop to throw coins into Big Sparkler and look at the strange flowers that survive on its sparkles.Because only Hedgie can fit into a small space ship, he flies to Mikkop, where he not only finds out what is clogging up Big…

Synopsis: "Late one day I hurried home, Stepping through the wood alone.It was deep and dim; I could barely see.But I thought brave thoughts to comfort me.A Young Skunk heads home through the woods--alone. Or maybe not...Could there be robbers, or pirates, or ghosts, or trappers in the woods? And is our hero brave enough to keep away? With bouncy rhymes, charming art, a subtle counting theme, and a surprise ending, this story will entertain and reassure…

Synopsis: Polar bears, harp seals, and caribou are just a few of the delightful youngsters found in Animal Babies in Polar Lands. The unusual yet engaging animals are a great introduction to an unfamiliar region.

Synopsis: Now available as a board book! This is the turtle that slid into the pond and ate the snake that dropped from a branch and swallowed the fish that swam after the frog ... Jump, frog, jump! This infectious, cumulative tale will soon have young frogs everywhere jumping and chanting with joy!

Synopsis: Time for bed, Biscuit! Biscuit is a little yellow puppy. And like most puppies, he would rather play than go to bed. Will Biscuit ever go to sleep? It's Biscuit's bedtime, but this lively little puppy doesn't want to go to sleep! Before he gets into bed, Biscuit plays out the familiar bedtime drama of wanting just one more thing. A perfect story for young readers who won't be able to resist reading about this adorable puppy for themselves.

Synopsis: A funny bedtime story from the New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat series.In this hardcover picture book, Pete the Cat and his friends are having so much fun playing and surfing in the sun, they don't want the day to end. Pete has an idea—how about a sleepover? Groovy!As the night gets later, it's time for bed. This cool cat needs to catch some ZZZs, but Pete's friends aren't ready to go to sleep just yet. Then Pete has another idea...but…

Synopsis: For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody’s favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure!Woof, woof! It’s a very special day at the library, Biscuit!It's Read to a Pet Day at the library! There are so many fun things to see and do! Biscuit plays with story-time puppets, visits with friends, and listens to recorded books. Before he goes, a librarian helps him find the activity that he loves most of all. This joyful…

Synopsis: Sam the lamb has a bad cold. But every time he thinks he is going to sneeze, he only gets as far as "Baa . . . ahhh . . ." No choo! Sarah Weeks′ rhyming tale and Jane Manning′s lively art make for a hilarious barnyard romp. Ages 4+

Synopsis: Amazing Sharks! is the fourth book in our exciting series of nonfiction level 2 I Can Read Books filled with AMAZING photos from the Wildlife Conservation Society, one of the world's oldest and most respected wildlife conservation organizations. The series explores the amazing animals that share our world and how we can help them survive. Did you know that some sharks can . . . glow in the dark! grow to be as long as a fire truck! lose…

Synopsis: "With the same delightfully irreverent spirit that he brought to his retellings of Little Red Riding Hood, Marshall enlivens another favorite. . . . The illustrations are fraught with delicious humor and detail. Like its predecessor, perfect for several uses, from picture book hour to beginning reading."--Kirkus Reviews. Caldecott Honor Medal.

Synopsis: The publication of Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? and Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? completes the bear book beginning reader series. Now, children can read all four books on their own in this special format. With the important pre-reading concepts of rhyme, rhythm, and repetition, these picture books have long been used as beginning readers. The new 6 x 9 trim and classic beginning reader layout create a more "grown up"…

Synopsis: Eric Carle?s classic story now comes to a touch-andfeel edition that?s perfect for both sight-impaired and sighted children. This large, tactile format, complete with Braille letters alongside the printed text, is meant to be read with the hands as much as with the eyes. The well-known pictures have been constructed out of various textured materials? cloth, felt, textured papers?that create a picture that can be recognized by the fingers. This…

Synopsis: In this level 2 reader, young readers explore the amazing underwater world of coral reefs. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud and for independent reading.