Synopsis: Are you ready for something Absolutely Absurd? The tenth book in Ripley’s wildly successful Curioddities series offers more than 1,200 incredible stories of the hard to believe, the hard to swallow, and the hard to miss! From Romeo, a Bengal cat who rides a skateboard, to musician Oz Bayldon’s super-cool gig at the 21,825-foot summit of Mera Peak in the Himalayas, you won’t believe the jaw-dropping facts, stories, and photos contained in every…

Synopsis: Learn all about our earth with Discovery Kids! Packed with action-packed full color photographs, fun facts, a cool quiz, and a glossary, this reader is perfect for helping kids learn about weather, nature and more in a fun and vibrant manner. Developed with the help of educational experts and ideal for ages 4-8, this Discovery Kids reader is a great introduction to children's non-fiction.

Synopsis: "Jeff, David, and Claire love their winter break jobs at the ski chalet on Blue Mountain where they get to snowboard and go sledding between shifts of cleaning and tending to the grounds. But when things start going missing from the chalet, the cousins find themselves prime suspects ..."--Page 4 of cover.

Synopsis: It is Matt's tenth birthday and he gets a lousy old pen from his rich Grandma Deb. But Matt does not like to write. What was Grandma Deb thinking...The pen turns out to be magical and soon Matt will learn that he has to help an elf clan to defeat King Gris before he destroys the Elf Land.Scope and Sequence Analysis: Explore detailed scope and sequence and read a sample chapter for each title on Simple Words Books' website.Step: #4 Early…

Synopsis: Rita, B'Shara, Tad, and Cam have a big secret. They can turn into wild animals and use their powers to save their city from danger. As a Cheetah, a bee, a frog, and a chameleon, the four Super-Wild kids do things no one else can. The Walkers: Who is walking through the park taking away all the animals? Are the Super-Wild kids in danger, too?

Synopsis: Rhyming text and colorful illustrations describe the efforts of aquatic biologist Pam to help Pierre, an African penguin living at the California Academy of Sciences, when he begins to go bald.

Synopsis: A funny picture book about solving--finally!--a growing family's picky-eater problem! Peter wants only milk, Lucy won't settle for anything but homemade lemonade, and Jack is stuck on applesauce... Each new addition to the household brings a new demand for a special meal. What's a mother to do? "A highly comic rhyming romp that surprisingly (and nicely) twists into a birthday story." --School Library Journal "Hoberman's riotous tale is spun like…

Synopsis: The first day of school is exciting—but it can be scary, too! Meet Rosie, a brand-new student who just happens to have butterflies in her stomach.“Silvestro and Chen take a common figure of speech and transform it, literally, into a lovely expression of a universal experience.” —Kirkus“A cheering first-day story.” —Publishers WeeklyRosie can’t wait to start kindergarten—she’s had her pencils sharpened and her backpack ready for weeks. But…

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: When Mr. Troll threatens to eat the Three Billy Goats Fluff for bing too noisy while going over his bridge, Mother Goat comes up with a plan.

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: Poor Mouse! A bear has settled in his favourite chair and that chair just isn't big enough for two. Mouse tries all kinds of tactics to move the pesky Bear but nothing works and poor Mouse gives up. Once Mouse has gone, Bear gets up and walks home. But what's that? Is that a Mouse in Bear's house?!

Synopsis: Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce a school where diversity is celebrated and songs, stories, and talents are shared.

Synopsis: "Equipped with a camera and determination, an adventurous little girl tries to track down an elusive red fox, which proves more difficult than she thought"--

Synopsis: "What's the first day of kindergarten like? Covering all the basics, from lockers and bathroom etiquette to playground rules and afternoon snack time, My First Day of School walks young readers through a typical first, first day of school, complete with kid-friendly, 1st-person narration and playful yet realistic illustrations."--First Book Marketplace website

Synopsis: The Poky Little Puppy is the bestselling picture book of all time--and now Poky is making his board book debut in this fun new adventure! One of Golden Books' most beloved characters, the Poky Little Puppy, is having a day of play in this sturdy board book, which has tabs on the side so little hands can find Poky's friends as they read along. Join Poky as he hops with a rabbit, swims with a fish, and has a picnic with all his friends on this…

Synopsis: This is a rhyming alphabet book in which a boy tosses a snowball to his dog and starts an avalanche that engulfs the entire universe until it has to reverse itself and become a snowball again, ending up in the dog's mouth.

Synopsis: In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our young hero likes everything about Thanksgiving, from eating pumpkin-fly pie to making cornucopias. But what he likes best is having his Grandma and Grandpa share the holiday with him and his family. This year, however, his grandparents are traveling abroad. Thanksgiving just won't be the same without guests around the table, so Franklin decides to invite some friends for dinner. What a nice surprise it…