Synopsis: Key Features Description If Peter could only learn to whistle, than his dog, Willie would hear him and come running. But nothing Peter does seems to help. He tries spinning around and around but it only makes him dizzy. He draws a long line with colored chalk; he walks along a crack in the sidewalk. He even wears his father's hat and tries running away from his own shadow! It's not until Peter least expects it that his wish comes true, and he…

Synopsis: Lonely in a new neighborhood, Louie creates a magic box from a shoebox and sees his old friends trick-or-treating.

Synopsis: They All Saw a Cat meets The Important Book in this sensitive and impactful picture book about seeing the world from different points of view by Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honoree Christian Robinson. In this full, bright, and beautiful picture book, many different perspectives around the world are deftly and empathetically explored—from a pair of bird-watchers to the pigeons they’re feeding. Young readers will be drawn into the luminous…

Synopsis: In this illustrated version of Bob Marley's song, a young girl enlists her friends, family, and community to transform their neighborhood for the better.

Synopsis: "A little owlet employs a big bag of tricks when Grandma tries to get him to settle down to sleep." -- Goodreads.com summary.

Synopsis: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.

Synopsis: ★ "The text's easy, natural rhythm makes reading aloud a pleasure... [a] brilliant, horizon-expanding outing" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Join Arusha, Mosi, Tumpe, and their friends as they set out on a counting journey throughout the grasslands of Tanzania and encounter all sorts of animals. Count in Swahili with them as they see one leopard, two ostriches, three giraffes, and more! Learn to count in Swahili Perfect for animal loving…

Synopsis: Introduces pattern recognition as a sock searches the house for its lost mate.

Synopsis: Brilliant photographs present a world of possible opposites. "Beautiful, elegantly composed, nourishing to eye and mind."--Kirkus Reviews. "Another winner from an artist with a seemingly unlimited imagination."--Horn Book.

Synopsis: Introduces signs and symbols frequently seen along the highway.

Synopsis: Discusses turkeys, what they eat, where they sleep, and how they survive.

Synopsis: Describes the habitat, food habits, and social behaviors of meerkats, and explains how they protect themselves from predators.

Synopsis: Curious George wanted to ride the roller coaster, but he was too short. He tried to grow taller, and thought he had, but discovered that his measuring tools were not accurate.

Synopsis: Introduces the vehicles that firemen, policement, and medics use when responding to emergencies, including fire engines, ambulances, and helicopters.

Synopsis: Each book in this series is packing with everything you need to know about machines. Guaranteed to capture the imagination of every machine-head in the making!

Synopsis: Simply describes a variety of tunnels, how they are built and how they are used.

Synopsis: The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what's involved in each occupation. Young readers learn to respect the importance of doing a job well and appreciate the contributions these workers make to our life and the world around us. These books are perfect for reading alone or…

Synopsis: Norman, the doorman of a mouse hole in an art museum, uses his own art talent and finds a way to see the art treasures in the galleries upstairs. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

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…