Synopsis: Ten ethnic versions of Cinderella story from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Middle East are summarized and worked into lessons for the middle and upper grades. Each story is accompanied by a Booktalk for review, a Motifs…

Synopsis: Owls are known for their haunting calls; yet when they are hunting, they can swoop down and snatch prey without making a sound. There are about 140 different kinds of owls, and they live on every continent except Antarctica. From the smallest, the elf owl, to the largest, the great gray owl, here is information about the 21 types that are believed to be living in North America. From egg to owlet to fierce bird of prey, this book offers an…

Synopsis: Fox in Socks celebrates 50 years of troubling tongues This classic Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss features silly tongue twisters that will have young readers--and their parents--giggling with glee. When a fox in socks meets Knox in a box, hilarity ensues. Add chicks with bricks and blocks and clocks and you're sure to get your words twisted and lips locked With his unmistakable gift for rhyme, Dr. Seuss creates a hysterical and energetic way for…

Synopsis: "From the imagination of Rowley Jefferson comes an adventure of epic proportions. Join Roland and his best friend, Garg the Barbarian, as they leave the safety of their village and embark on a quest to save Roland's mom from the White Warlock. Will our heroes survive? Find out in Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure!"--Publisher's description.

Synopsis: Beloved storyteller Anna Dewdney shows young children sweet ways to express their love on Valentine's Day and all year round in Llama Llama I Love You!With short and simple rhyming text, the Llama Llama board books introduce Llama Llama to babies and toddlers before they’re ready for longer full-length stories. And their small size and durable pages are perfect for little hands.In Llama Llama I Love You, little llama shows his friends and family…

Synopsis: Features an audio read-along! A creative spirit learns that thinking “ish-ly” is far more wonderful than “getting it right” in this gentle new fable from the creator of the award-winning picture book The Dot.Ramon loved to draw. Anytime. Anything. Anywhere.Drawing is what Ramon does. It¹s what makes him happy. But in one split second, all that changes. A single reckless remark by Ramon's older brother, Leon, turns Ramon's carefree sketches into…

Synopsis: A rhyming tale of Easter and the lucky rabbit who is clever and fast enough to avoid being caught in any trap.

Synopsis: A New York Times bestseller! From the NYT and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new, fantastical gingerbread man book that makes a fun Christmas gift for kids! Do you have what it takes to catch the Gingerbread Man? The famous storybook character has magically come to life and leapt from the pages during story time! Follow along as the Gingerbread Man runs loose in a bookstore with the help of Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes, Peter…

Synopsis: Annie's beloved cat disappears into the forest one cold winter day, and Annie soon becomes distraught and lonely without her companion. She then sets out to find herself another animal friend. Brett's exquisite and clever illustrations and use of borders captivate young readers and listeners.

Synopsis: “Everyone’s favorite frantic insect is back . . . this time trying to sleep.” — Kirkus ReviewsThis laugh-out-loud companion to The Very Impatient Caterpillar and The Little Butterfly That Could is perfect for bedtime—or any time! A delightful complement to the classic, Goodnight, Moon!"Who needs to sleep at night, anyway?There’s so much I’d miss!I’ll just be nocturnal too.What do you think?""I think we need to get you back to sleep."Readers will…

Synopsis: New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes readers along for a fun, groovy adventure with Pete the Cat!Pete the Cat is ready to play baseball! Pete’s team, the Rocks, is playing the Rolls. But when the game doesn’t go Pete’s way, what will Pete do?Pete the Cat: Play Ball! is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.

Synopsis: Eric Carle?s classic story now comes to a touch-andfeel edition that?s perfect for both sight-impaired and sighted children. This large, tactile format, complete with Braille letters alongside the printed text, is meant to be read with the hands as much as with the eyes. The well-known pictures have been constructed out of various textured materials? cloth, felt, textured papers?that create a picture that can be recognized by the fingers. This…

Synopsis: Clifford is jealous when Emily Elizabeth takes in a kitten.

Synopsis: Remember how the Gingerbread Boy is eaten by the fox? Well, not this Gingerbread Baby in a delicious twist to a favorite old tale. It all begins when Matti opens the oven too soon and out jumps a cheeky little Gingerbread Bay. He leads Matti's mother and father, the dog and the cat. And a whole colorful cast of characters on a rollicking chase through the village and into the forest, staying just out of reach, daring them to catch him along the…

Synopsis: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Count and rhyme while exploring the zany world and words of Dr. Seuss in this classic picture book. Don’t miss the Netflix original series Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish! From counting to opposites to Dr. Seuss’s signature silly rhymes, this book has everything a beginning reader needs! Meet the bumpy Wump and the singing Ying, and even the winking Yink who drinks pink ink. The silly rhymes and colorful cast of characters…

Synopsis: In this exuberant Thanksgiving story, a little girl goes on a last-minute errand for her mother. Along the way, she gives thanks for all the familiar things she loves. Full color.

Synopsis: Presents the words to the popular Thanksgiving song, with illustrations of a turkey family going to Grandma and Grandpa Turkey's house, pursued by a boy and a dog who are hunting for Thanksgiving dinner.

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: Bob Marley's songs are known the world over for their powerful message of love, peace, and harmony. Now a whole new generation can discover one of his most joyous songs in this reassuring picture book adaptation written by his daughter Cedella and exuberantly illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton. This upbeat story reminds children that the sun will always come out after the rain and mistakes are easily forgiven with a hug. Every family will…

Synopsis: Evalina dreams of having a dog to help with her troublesome sheep, but when she bakes a gingerbread dog he wreaks havoc all over town.