Synopsis: In this twist on "The Three Little Pigs," Pig One and Pig Two neglect their martial arts training at the new ninja school and are no match for the wolf, but their sister's dedication to her training saves the day. Includes glossary of Japanese martial arts terms.

Synopsis: On a rainy day, Mo and Joe pass the time by imagining all of the careers they might pursue when they grow up.

Synopsis: ‘The title epitomizes Esbensen’s creative presentation of an important concept: how whales differ from the fish they seem to resemble and share characteristics with other mammals.… An excellent addition to the Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out series.’—K. ‘Introduces a full range of information about whale anatomy, development, and behavior.… Esbensen’s simple, informative text keeps its young audience clearly in view.’—BL.

Synopsis: If Ankylosaurus were alive today, you might be able to ride it to school—after all, it was bigger than a school bus. And if Diplodocus was on your basketball team, you’d always be sure to win the game; his body would stretch the length of the court! In this fact- and fancy-filled book about dinosaurs, Bernard Most shows just how the largest of these prehistoric creatures would measure up in today’s child’s world. A six-page foldout helps show…

Synopsis: Simple text discusses the physical characteristics and typical behaviors of snakes as well as their place in the world.

Synopsis: A beloved Bright and Early Board Book by Al Perkins—now in a larger trim size, perfect for babies and toddlers!A madcap band of dancing, prancing monkeys explain hands, fingers, and thumbs to beginning readers. Big Bright and Early Board Books are super sturdy, simplified board book editions of classic Bright and Early and Beginner Books, available in a bigger size for smaller hands!

Synopsis: Simple rhyming text extols the virtues of mice as the perfect pets, in this fun, Step Into Reading, Step 1 book. Full color.

Synopsis: Apple facts and counting combine in this fun trip to the apple orchard. Field trip today--to the apple farm! Count 20 name tags, 19 kids on the bus, and 18 miles to the farm. There are 14 cows and 13 ducks (10 white and 3 black) and 12 rows of apple trees. Count the apples in your sack, count 3 pies to eat (divided into 20 pieces), and all too soon it's 2 p.m., time to go! But wait--Lee has a number 1 surprise. Joan Holub's creative countdown…

Synopsis: From the treasured author of Harold and the Purple Crayon, Crockett Johnson, comes an I Can Read adventure for Harold and his magical purple crayon.Harold needs a picture for his bedroom wall, so he takes his purple crayon and begins to create a whole new world around him. But then he notices he has gotten very small—half the size of a daisy! Only a very clever artist could find his way home now.This Level 1 I Can Read imagination-sparking…

Synopsis: Discusses the life cycle, habitats, and behavior of rattlesnakes and depicts the different kinds.

Synopsis: No one knows what Arthur’s funny-looking costume represents, but even his school principal calls it a winner! ‘Arthur’s frustrations and hassles ring true, and kids will enjoy the constantly changing costumes. Hoban’s expressive chimp faces catch the nuances of feeling, and the soft colors catch the action wonderfully well.’ —SLJ.

Synopsis: A small boy imagines what it would be like to have his own rainbow to play with.

Synopsis: Tacky is back and he's in trouble again. Tacky sets off for a bit of windsurfing and finds himself on a tropical island where an elephant mistakes his Hawaiian shirt for a bouquet of flowers and holds Tacky captive. How he gets himself out of this mess makes for rib-tickling fun.