Synopsis: "From snow on the ground to making applesauce and latkes to lighting the menorah, this story shows the seasonal and traditional ways we know Hanukkah is on its way"--

Synopsis: An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of the killer whale.

Synopsis: Remembering the time when she was a small person and regarded all of the older people in her home as giants, a child grows up and becomes a parent and one of the household giants to her own little baby.

Synopsis: The walls would tremble. The dishes would break.Oh, what a terrible mess we would make! If all the animals came inside, bears would run down the stairs, kangaroos would bounce on the couch, and hippos would play hide-and-seek through the halls! Join one family's wild romp as animals of all shapes and sizes burst through the front door and make themselves right at home.Extraordinary collage artwork from beloved illustrator Marc Brown (Arthur…

Synopsis: Considered by many to be the greatest American President, Abraham Lincoln went from humble beginnings to the highest office in the land.A biography for young readers (Ages 4-7) of the sixteenth president who helped to preserve the Union during the Civil War and who is know as a compassionate man and eloquent speaker.

Synopsis: Four decades ago, Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle collaborated on their first book together, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Since then, Brown Bear has become a perpetual favorite for generations of teachers, parents, and children, selling more than 7 million copies in various formats and languages.To celebrate Brown Bear's 40th birthday, this special anniversary edition is a larger size, has an updated cover, and includes an audio CD.…

Synopsis: Ivy, Holly, and Mr. and Mrs. Jones each have one Christmas wish. Ivy, an orphan, wishes for a real home and sets out in search of the grandmother sheÕs sure she can find. Holly, a doll, wishes for a child to bring her to life. And the Joneses wish more than anything for a child to share their holiday. Can all three wishes come true? Rumer GoddenÕs classic tale, illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner Barbara Cooney, is filled with the warm glow of…

Synopsis: Children book about the zoon

Synopsis: This Springboard into Science Series shows young children that every living thing goes through a cycle of development and growth that is unique to its species. Life Cycles introduces young readers to the fascinating series of life changes for plants and animals as familiar as green beans and chickens and as elusive as hummingbirds and jumping spiders. Full-color, close-up photographs and straightforward, easy-to-understand text help bring each…

Synopsis: A female Old MacDonald builds a farm in her workshop, with the help of the other farm animals.

Synopsis: A very beautiful book--simple words, halloween theme--with illustrations created by pouring colored cotton fiber through hand-cut stencils.

Synopsis: Nothing is more frustrating for children than putting on--and taking off--layer after layer of winter clothing. Nothing is more fun for preschoolers and those just learning to read than enjoying that dreaded experience through a spirited, cumulative rhyme, embellished and extended with rebuses. Full color.

Synopsis: What does it mean to live in Pooh's neighborhood? On his way to deliver a neighborly present to Piglet one fine day, Pooh visits all the special places in his neighborhood, including The Sandy Pit where Roo plays and Eeyore's Gloomy Place. Pooh and Owl end up at the top of the old bee tree, where a Pooh's-eye view provides a splendid map of the Hundred-Acre Wood.

Synopsis: An informative introduction to the "world records" held by fourteen members of the animal kingdom. Each spread portrays an animal that is the largest, slowest, longest lived. Readers can see the animal's size in relation to something familiar. "Here's proof that power isn't just about size and that science can be a lot of fun." -- Booklist, starred review

Synopsis: When no dalmatians apply for the job of firehouse mascot, a cow named Daisy takes the job.

Synopsis: When he is abandoned just before Christmas by the people who had taken him from his mother, a little dog tries to find a new home.

Synopsis: In Mardi Gras, early readers will learn about this American festival and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique celebration. A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of Mardi Gras, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Mardi Gras online using our safe search engine that provides relevant,…

Synopsis: Some scientists study plants. Others study the stars. And others study the oceans. This book explains what different scientists do and what they need to know. Photographs show scientists exploring the world around them. With full-color, full-page photographs throughout plus straightforward and engaging text, the I Want to Be ... series is an appealing introduction to a broad spectrum of occupations. The series gives young children a realistic…

Synopsis: When the class pet bites the finger of Penelope, a tyrannosaurus rex, she finally understands why she should not eat her classmates, no matter how tasty they are.