Synopsis: Franklin can hardly wait to show off his cool new bicycle helmet at the Bike Safety Rally. But before the rally, he overhears Fox and Beaver making fun of his helmet. Now he's ashamed! Some words of encouragement from Rabbit help him put things in perspective -- he likes the helmet, and he's going to wear it!

Synopsis: In color photographs taken on the modern-day reproduction of the colonial Mayflower ship, an action-packed adventure follows the journey of William Small and Ellen Moore, two children traveling from England to the New World without their families. A good addition to American history collections.--Booklist.

Synopsis: The sign says "No Dogs Allowed!" Despite the rules, Clifford the small red puppy visits the hospital, cheers up the patients, and gets into all kinds of mischief. Color illustrations.

Synopsis: Move over, Stuart Little, there is a new mouse in town. Except this mouse is a hamster. And not just any hamster. He is a golden hamster of the highest order - and destined for great things. Freddy is not happy with his boring treadmill life at the pet store. He continaully embarrasses himself in an attempt to get adopted. Freddy believes he will have a more civilized and exciting life as soon as he has a home. After a series of funny…

Synopsis: The spring brings many changes to ten-year-old Ariel's life. The prospect of a new baby in the house leaves her feeling strange and left out. But Grandma knows how to make Ariel feel a part of things. Together, secretly, they will make a beautiful quilt as a special gift for the baby. Then Grandma suffers a stroke, and Ariel is left lost and afraid. Determined to complete their gift, Ariel struggles to piece the quilt together. But will that…

Synopsis: A little girl and her family are getting ready to go on vacation . . . or at least they are trying to. In the effort to pack everything that will be needed, there's bound to be something overlooked, and what that is provides a funny ending to this meter-perfect "twist" on Clement Moore's classic.

Synopsis: Beginning readers can chill out with one of the coolest creatures around—the emperor penguin. Did you know that penguins can't fly? Or that emperor penguins can stay underwater for almost twenty minutes? Learn more about penguin work and playtime in this cool All Aboard Science Reader!

Synopsis: From a Peace Corps doctor to an astronaut on the space shuttle Endeavor, Mae Jemison has led a rich and exciting life. Blast off with the first African-American woman to travel into space, and learn what it takes to make your dreams come true!