Synopsis: Get carried away with the Friz and her class as they take a whirlwind journey into the world of butterflies! Hi, I'm Phoebe, one of the kids in Ms. Frizzle's class. When we started our unit on butterflies, I figured I would get to see a live butterfly - but I never thought I would get to be one. But when Ms. Frizzle took us on our butterfly field trip, she accidentally turned us all into butterflies! But being a butterfly wasn't all fun and…

Synopsis: From bestselling author and illustrator Eric Carle, the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, comes another classic tale about one very quiet cricket. A perfect gift to share with the child or grandchild in your life.One day a tiny cricket is born and meets a big cricket who chirps his welcome. The tiny cricket tries to respond, but there is no sound. The quiet cricket then makes his way into the world, meeting one insect after another, each…

Synopsis: Illus. in full color. "A simple but delightful adaptation of an 'Uncle Remus' tale has Brer Rabbit pitting wits against Brer Wolf. Munsinger's large watercolor illustrations have fine line detail which communicates the expressiveness of the characters and the charm of the story. This tried-and-true humor is bound to delight young readers."--School Library Journal.

Synopsis: Onboard a vessel that would make Jacques Cousteau green with envy, the Cat and Co. take to the high seas in search of whales, dolphins, and porpoises-those aquatic mammals known as cetaceans. While learning how cetaceans stay warm without hair, have teeth or baleen, swim in troops, spyhop, spin, breach, and see via ecolocation, kids are introduced to almost 20 different species-including sperm, right, humpback, and blue whales; Gulf, spectacled,…

Synopsis: The Cat takes Sally and Nick to Africa, where they meet some really big cats, and all sorts of other animals, too, including elephants, zebra, giraffe, hippos, warthogs, buffalo, baboons, side-striped jackals, spotted hyena, galagos, pythons, vipers, and six kinds of antelope! Young readers will learn how animals are either predators or prey, that elephants tend to favor one tusk over the other, how to tell the difference between a white and…

Synopsis: In this story based on a traditional Norwegian folktale, a boy traveling from Finnmark to Oslo with his pet polar bear stops by Kyri's hut on Christmas Eve. The guests help to frighten away the trolls who come to wreak havoc and steal all of the holiday treats.

Synopsis: Recounts events in the life of George Washington which focus on his fondness for animals.

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

Synopsis: "Bruce's den used to be just right. Not too big. Not too small. But seven extra roommates make for one very grumpy bear! Bruce and the geese search for a new house. But will it ever feel like home?"--Back cover

Synopsis: Delightful cumulative rhyme leads up to the consequences of piling too many sleepy people and animals in a cozy bed. “Don Wood’s paintings endow Audrey’s familiar plot with beauty and newness, conveying atmosphere as well as ...

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: Caldecott Honor artist and bestseller David Shannon make readers laugh aloud when young Spencer's mountain of toys becomes overwelming. A story with universal appeal"When David gets in trouble, he always says . . . 'NO! It's not my fault! I didn't mean to! It was an accident!'" Whatever the situation, David's got a good excuse. And no matter what he's done "wrong," it's never really his fault.Soon, though, David realizes that making excuses…

Synopsis: Key Features Description When the Three Little Superpigs move to Fairyland in search of becoming real superheroes their peaceful days in their newly built homes are short-lived once the Big Bad Wolf turns up to mischief!Can the Three brothers overcome Fairyland's most-wanted villian and become real heroes in the process? When the Three Little Superpigs move to Fairyland in search of becoming real superheroes their peaceful days in their newly…