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: Describes how an apple tree grows from seed and explains how its roots obtain food and how its leaves change with the season.

Synopsis: At one time rainforests covered about 14% of the earth's surface; now they're reduced to just 6%. As home to some of the most diverse plant and animal species ever known, this decline has grave implications for both man and animal kingdoms. A is for Anaconda: A Rainforest Alphabet explores the world's rainforests as it explains their important role and showcases their wonders. Nature writer Anthony Fredericks gives an A-Z tour of the many facets…

Synopsis: Numbers from one to ten are part of this lullaby which observes the room of a little girl going to bed.

Synopsis: While counting from one to twenty animals. young readers are asked to find the find the orange cat hiding in the felt appliquâe illustrations.

Synopsis: Olivia shares a secret with her best friend who then lets it slip to someone else, and soon everyone knows about Olivia's secret.

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Synopsis: Bouquets of babies sweet to hold: cocoa-brown, cinnamon, and honey gold. Ginger-coloured babies, peaches and cream, too--splendid skin for me, splendid skin for you! A delightfully rhythmical read-aloud text is paired with bright, bustling art from the award-winning Lauren Tobia, illustrator of Anna Hibiscus, in this joyful exploration of the new skin of babyhood. A wonderful gift book for new mums and toddlers; all children can see themselves,…

Synopsis: Questions and answers show the reader some of the diverse circumstances and special events where a good hug could make a world of difference.

Synopsis: Introduces certain elements of the periodic table and describes what they are used for, including helium, carbon, oxygen, and calcium.

Synopsis: Little Mouse is about to go to sleep when Mole tells Mother Mouse that the nest isn't safe. She must find another bed for her baby, but where?

Synopsis: Author Kim Norman (Crocodaddy) and illustrator Liza Woodruff have whipped up a rollicking, jolly, snow-filled adventure! In the land of the midnight sun, all the animals are having fun speeding down the hill on Caribou's sled. But as they go faster and faster, Seal, Hare, Walrus, and the others all fall off…until just Caribou's left, only and lonely. Now, a reindeer likes flying-but never alone, so…one through ten, all leap on again! An ideal…

Synopsis: How to tell the difference between living and nonliving things—an essential first skill in scientific sorting and classifying—is explored with hands-on activities and colorful diagrams. Best Children’s Science Book List 1995 (S)

Synopsis: This monstrous adventure begins with a hilarious romp through the house as a young boy tries to control his naughty but lovable guests: ten insatiable monsters. Full color.Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Synopsis: Lazlo, who has just moved to the United States from Hungary, is ostracized at school until two girls have the courage to befriend him.

Synopsis: From Mississippi's hills in the north to its southern shores, M is for Magnolia: A Mississippi Alphabet educates as it entertains with its fascinating state facts. From bottlenose dolphin near the shore to Grenada Lake for fishing and more; gaze at Longwood, the home frozen in time and finally board the Mississippi Queen for a memorable trip down "Old Man River." Presented in a two-tier format with simple poems for young readers and expository…

Synopsis: Every day all over the world, children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look the same. They may not speak the same language. Their lives may be quite different. But inside, they are all alike. Stirring words and bold paintings weave their way around our earth, across cultures and generations. At a time when, unfortunately, the lessons of tolerance still need to be learned, Whoever You Are urges us…

Synopsis: P is for Palmetto is a collection of evocative pages of watercolor that covers this beautiful southeastern state from A to Z. Carol Crane captures the diverse features of South Carolina with her flowing verse and solid expository text, while, within the images of Mary Whyte, you can almost envision yourself standing in the vast cotton fields and walking along the sandy shores of its stunning coastline. South Carolinians, young and old, will…

Synopsis: When Clifford is a small puppy Emily Elizabeth takes him to school for show and tell. It's just one mess after another.