Synopsis: Henry Huggins has been wishing for some excitement in his life. He never thought it would come in the form of a lost, hungry dog with big brown eyes that just begged for a taste of his ice cream cone.

Synopsis: Tom can't wait to start kindergarten -- the kids there seem to have such a great time playing together.But suddenly it's his first day, and Tom doesn't want his mom and dad to leave. So Daddy, Mommy and Baby stay and join in the fun. They have such a good time that on the second day of kindergarten, they want to stay again! But the teacher says they can't; kindergarten is only for children.

Synopsis: Laugh-aloud humor abounds when David can't resist bugging his big brother. In this funny romp, David careens from one mischievous antic to the next... until he finally wins his brother's approval.Little-brother antics have never been so endearing -- or true to life! David Shannon's beloved character in his bestselling book No, David! captures the attention and hearts of young children as few characters can. Readers relish David's exuberance,…

Synopsis: The adventures of a boy and a runaway slave as they float down the Mississippi River on a raft.

Synopsis: Don't let that frilly pink dress fool you. Bootsie Barker is one tough cookie, and she makes life miserable for another little girl whose mother said she has to learn to get along with all kinds of people. Any child who has ever been tormented by someone bigger, older, or meaner will recognize the shadow of Bootsie-the-terror and thrill to the underdog's toothsome victory. Full-color illustrations.