Synopsis: From the team that brought you BUZZ SAID THE BEE comes this funny story of a family . . . and a mouse! Mouse comes bearing a suitcase. The mother yells, "EEK!"The father yells, "EEK!"The grandma yells, "EEK!" But the kids ask the mouse to stay! A perfect level 1 with hilarious visuals to support the text for the beginning reader.

Synopsis: Three little wolves go out into the world to build a house that will protect them from the big bad pig. But neither bricks nor concrete, not even armor plates, can stop the persistent porker--until a chance meeting with a flamingo provides an unexpected solution to the wolves' problem. Full color.

Synopsis: Lilly, the star of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse; Julius, the Baby of the World; and Chester's Way, rises to the occasion as only Lilly can, turning heartbreak into wedding cake (a delicious three-tiered frosted Swiss cheese, no less), and disappointment into friendship. This is the paperback edition of the acclaimed #1 New York Times bestseller by Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes.What is the single most thrilling thing that could happen to Lilly…

Synopsis: With his hilarious wordplay and zany humor, Fred Gwynne keeps children of all ages in stitches!

Synopsis: "What a sweet child," says a newcomer in town about Goldilocks. "That's what you think," a neighbor replies. For Goldilocks is one of those naughty little girls who does exactly as she pleases, even if that means sampling the three bears' porridge, breaking Baby Bear's chair, and sleeping in his bed. James Marshall's offbeat and inventive telling of this familiar tale will enchant readers, young and old."A delightfully irreverent retelling of an…

Synopsis: The world's funniest kindergartner is back in her 14th book just in time for Valentine's Day! When the children in Room Nine exchange valentine cards, Junie B. gets something she never expected -- a mushy, gushy "valentime" from an unknown admirer! But who can the secret suitor be?

Synopsis: The debut book of Jeremy Tankard's high-flying Bird series!Bird wakes up feeling grumpy. Too grumpy to eat or play -- too grumpy even to fly. "Looks like I'm walking today," says Bird. He walks past Sheep, who offers to keep him company. He walks past Rabbit, who also could use a walk. Raccoon, Beaver, and Fox join in, too. Before he knows it, a little exercise and companionship help Bird shake his bad mood. Praised by the Wall Street Journal as…

Synopsis: Pete and his friends have a blast at the school science fair! This exciting 8x8 storybook includes over 30 groovy stickers. In Pete the Cat's Supercool Science Fair from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean, Pete the Cat and his friends are excited to build the coolest volcano ever for their school's science fair. After a few unexpected mishaps, the team is finally ready. Yet after seeing their other…

Synopsis: Do you like your mind all jumpy?Do you like your skin all bumpy?If you do, then take a lookAt the stories in this book!Mary Ann Hoberman and Michael Emberley's award-winning picture book featuring scary stories is now available in an affordable paperback edition - just in time for Halloween! With clear, color-coded type and clever illustrations, this fourth You Read to Me, I'll Read to You book uses traditional teaching techniques to invite…

Synopsis: When Bear isn’t feeling well, his loyal and trustworthy friends stop by to help him to “get well soon” in this Classic Board Book.Sweet Bear isn’t feeling well at all. He is achy, sneezy, wheezy, and just plain sick! He’s in no shape to go outside to play. So Mole, Hare, Mouse, and the rest of the gang try to make Bear feel as comfortable as possible in his cave. Bear starts to get better—but as soon as Bear is well, all of his friends get sick…

Synopsis: From the creator of the award-winning A Pig, a Fox, and a Box comes a sly, silly picture book about artistic squids that will get every reader giggling!Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning author and illustrator Jonathan Fenske's appealing illustration style and clever text make this intriguing book a must-have for every young reader's shelf.When the clock strikes midnight, a squad of squids creeps out of the ocean--and over to your house! Their…

Synopsis: A deliciously clever and entertaining collection of poems that celebrate word play by former Children's Poet Laureate and New York Times bestselling author Mary Ann Hoberman Words are remarkable / Here is a book / Where you'll not only listen / You also will look / Where you'll not only look / But you also will think / About words and their meanings / And how in the blink / Of an eye or a letter / Their meanings can change / Words are…

Synopsis: When their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry hurts her foot, Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, volunteer to walk her dog for a week. They soon discover that Zeke isn't a dream dog after all. He might even be . . . a nightmare! After three days of Zeke's tugging, wrapping around trees, and chasing other dogs, how will Mr. Putter and Tabby make it through the week? Illustrator Arthur Howard captures their humorous predicament in lively watercolor-and-…

Synopsis: The Good Egg discovers his true talent in this Level One I Can Read by the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald! The talent show is today and the Good Egg is so excited. There's just one problem. He doesn't have an act! When the talent show starts, he accepts that he'll be just a regular ol' audience member. But when his friends need help on stage, the Good Egg steps up to help and discovers that being yourself and…

Synopsis: Who's having a lucky day is in this clever, hilarious trickster tale?When a delicious-looking piglet knocks on Mr. Fox's door "accidentally," the fox can hardly believe his good luck. It's not every day that dinner just shows up on your doorstep. It must be his lucky day! Or is it? Before Mr. Fox can say grace, the piglet has manipulated him into giving him a fabulously tasty meal, the full spa treatment (with bath and massage), and . . .…

Synopsis: Tim O’Toole and his wife, Kathleen, are so poor they have not a penny or a potato between them. Even their cats are too skinny for the mice to chase! When Tim goes out to find a job, he stumbles upon “the wee folk”—a band of leprechauns who give him gifts to make his fortune. That is, if Tim can keep clear of the evil McGoon family. . . .   “The telling here has a well-honed, Irish lilt; the illustrations, by a Caldecott winner, are lively,…

Synopsis: "Giddyup, giddyup as fast as you can. You can't catch me, I'm the Gingerbread Man!" The Gingerbread Cowboy can run from the rancher, he can dash past the javelinas, and he can giddyup right by the cattle grazing on the mesa. But what happens when he meets a coyote sleeping in the sun? Janet Squires and Holly Berry retell this classic tale with a Wild Western flair, filled with rodeo-romping fun.

Synopsis: Ho, ho, ho! It’s Christmas Eve, and Mama wants to teach the Bears that there’s more to the holidays than just television specials.The Berenstain Bears’ Night Before Christmas, a heartwarming retelling of Clement Clark Moore’s classic Christmas tale, is an enchanting addition to this New York Times bestselling series. With its focus on family fun and wholesome lessons, the Berenstain Bears is the perfect series to retell a classic Christmas tale…

Synopsis: Chrysanthemum is a funny and honest school story about teasing, self-esteem, and acceptance to share all year round. Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Kitten's First Full Moon, Chrysanthemum is a don't-miss classic, especially for back to school.Chrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfect—until her first day of school. "You're named after…