Synopsis: Created in consultation with a language expert, the stories have been especially written to help your child learn to read. The stories not only take into account recent research on the most effective ways of teaching reading, but are also great fun. There's also a listen-along CD that brings the stories to life through charming readings. This exciting edition contains twelve titles from the popular Phonics Readers series. Included titles: Fat…

Synopsis: Valentine's Day is all about showing kindness to the most important people in your life--and if you're caring and thoughtful, you can help Cupid spread love and happiness, too!

Synopsis: "Children will love meeting each animal friend for plenty of counting fun in this delightful rhyming book. From one hungry owl to twenty colorful fish, there's a colorful critter for every number from one to twenty. Adults and children will enjoy reading and learning together with the help of the animal friends and catchy rhyming text throughout."--

Synopsis: Keith Baker displays his trademark flair for color, movement, and rhythm in this vibrant adaptation of the familiar nursery rhyme "Hickory Dickory Dock." A companion to his acclaimed Big Fat Hen, this twist on an old favorite features some serious antics on the part of a busy little mouse. As a huge grandfather clock strikes each hour from one o' clock in the afternoon to midnight, a different animal passes by, and the mouse has a funny…

Synopsis: The Number Three is having an identity crisis-there are so many other things he could do with his life; why stop at being just a number? He tries being a ship's anchor, a spatula, even a shiny bronze sculpture, and he won't listen when the other numbers beg him to come back to the lineup. But after awhile, Number Three starts to realize that what he enjoys most is the job no one else can do: being the Number Three.It's Not Easy Being Number…

Synopsis: Celebrate the spirit of Christmas with this enchanting 64-page picture book complete with ribbon marker, featuring one story for each of the 25 days of December leading up to Christmas.

Synopsis: Denis Roche makes her SP debut as both author and artist with her bright, funny story about a teacherless classroom of children who find themselves a wonderful and inventive new teacher. It's class picture day, and Class 202 is in an uproar. There's chaos everywhere. And worst of all, the class has no permanent teacher. Olivia is so upset that she can't smile. But Mr. Click, the photographer, knows just what to do . He has them make a list of…

Synopsis: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed…

Synopsis: When Jamie and his Dad create a bedtime story, a predictable fairy tale soon transforms into an energetic, hilarious story of bears and princes jostling with broccoli-wielding frogs, evil-eyed ninja witches and jewel thief princesses.

Synopsis: The world was too bright for Leo. And too loud. "I must be living on the wrong planet," Leo thought. Leo struggles to make sense of the world. He doesn't understand the other children in his class, and they don't seem to understand him. But then one day, Leo meets Maya. Maya is an octopus, and the more Leo learns about her, the more he thinks that perhaps he isn't alone in this world, after all.

Synopsis: "What do the animals at the zoo do when the gates close at night? They boogie until dawn!"--

Synopsis: Introduces counting by tens by counting the number of ants at a picnic.

Synopsis: Billie has kicked her new soccer ball over Grumpy Gertie's fence. Her friends say Gertie will never give it back. Can Billie find a way to befriend Gertie and get her ball?

Synopsis: This amusing tale humorously promotes self-acceptance while explaining the process of pollination.

Synopsis: "Babies and toddlers will love touching the textured patches as they meet lots of adorable sloths. The bright pictures and textures to stroke are designed to help develop sensory and language awareness"--Provided by the publisher.

Synopsis: Ways to Welcomes is a sweet, timely picture book from writer Linda Ashman and illustrator Joey Chou about kindness and connection, ideal for schools and classrooms.A welcome can be warmOr cold,Shy and quiet,Big and bold. An offering,A smiling face,That lights an unfamiliar place.There’s lots of ways to show we careand welcome friends from everywhere!When everyone knows they’re welcome, the world is a better place—and you might just make a new…

Synopsis: Two gophers feel the joys-and trials-of golfing (thanks to some crafty critters). Children can find and name animals as they describe the action on the golf green. Build kids' minds today! Kids cement vocabulary telling or writing what's in the pictures-which can prompt the learning of new words. A colorful early picture book for beginning readers (glee for ages 2 - 6, Pre-K - first grade). Low stimulation for autistic children. "Hilarious....…

Synopsis: In this companion volume to Class Picture, the animals are going back to school, and of course, everyone is very excited! It will be a great first day ... won't it?

Synopsis: The Brobots have had a long day, and it is time to recharge and enter sleep mode. Buzz and Crash have no problem falling asleep, but Beep's got a case of the flick-ups. Luckily, Buzz knows just the trick: scare Beep with a monster mask! Does it work? Affirmative. No more flick-ups. But Beep still can't sleep. He's afraid of monsters! Plan of action: turn on the lights. Problem solved? Negative. Now it's too bright. Block the light with blankets?…