Synopsis: School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester's fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a children's classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and their parents, especially at times of separation,…

Synopsis: When Max the duck decides to stay behind when his flock flies south, Irene invites him to stay with her and her pets for the winter.

Synopsis: Two favourites make the perfect gift - The HatBoard Book and soft-and-furry Hedgie in his new hat. It all begins the day Lisa's sock blows off the line and Hedgie crawls inside. But when he tries to back out, the sock catches on Hedgie's prickles. One by one, the farm animals laugh at Hedgie until he proudly explains that he's wearing his new hat to keep warm and dry. In a surprise ending, children will share the last laugh with Hedgie.

Synopsis: Best Friends Frog and Toad are always together. Here are five wonderful stories about flowers, cookies, bravery, dreams, and, most of all, friendship.

Synopsis: From New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean, Pete the Cat can't decide what to wear to school in Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School. With so many groovy options to choose from, Pete finds the perfect way to show off his creativity. Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.

Synopsis: When Bear is too sick to play, his animal friends go to his cave to make him soup and tea and keep him company.

Synopsis: 1 told 2 and 2 told 3, "I'll race you to the top of the apple tree." One hundred and one numbers climb the apple tree in this bright, rollicking, joyous book for young children. As the numerals pile up and bumblebees threaten, what's the number that saves the day? (Hint: It rhymes with "hero.") Read and count and play and laugh to learn the surprising answer. The numbers can't resist—they've got to climb the apple tree! First by ones and then by…

Synopsis: When the other eggs in his carton behave badly, the good egg feels like he needs to be perfect.

Synopsis: What should you say to the bus driver? Find out how good manners make bus rides pleasant for everyone.

Synopsis: Find out how good manners make your school a nicer place.

Synopsis: JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Halloween

Synopsis: It's An Exciting Day For Llama Llama; He's Going To Visit Gram And Grandpa Llama And Spend The Night His First Night Away From Home .and From Mama. But He Makes Sure To Pack Everything He Needs. And There Are So Many Fun Things To Do With Gram And Grandpa. It's Not Until He Gets Ready For Bed That He Realizes That He's Forgotten Something Important. Fuzzy Llama. Fortunately, Grandpa Llama Has A Wonderful Solution And Soon Llama Llama Is Having…

Synopsis: Pig is a selfish pug who does not want to share his toys with his canine housemate, Trevor--until an accident teaches him the value of friendship.

Synopsis: "Horace and Hattie are hedgehogs, and the very best of friends. Together, they make daisy chains, splash in puddles, and have tea parties. But there is one thing they can't do--hug! They are just too spiky. Throughout the seasons, these two hedgehogs will try many different ways of hugging. But will Horace and Hattie find a hug that feels just right?"--

Synopsis: "You know the rules," said cat. "Cats sit on mats, frogs sit on logs, and dogs sit on FROGS!""Well, I'm changing the rules," said the frog.In this hilarious sequel to Frog on a Log?, frog decides that he does not want to sit on a log, and he definitely does not want a dog to sit on a frog! So he changes the rules. Now, dogs sit on logs, and cats sit on gnats! But what will frog decide to sit on now?Chock-full of absurd animal rhyme pairings, Dog…

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…