Synopsis: Share the adventure of a big, friendly bear as he roams through all sorts of crazy settings, discovering different shapes along the way. The book is designed to offer young children practice in both counting and shape recognition.

Synopsis: Jim woke up early one morning to find a plant that was very like a beanstalk growing outside his window. Climbing to the top of the beanstalk, he found a castle and a giant, but with very modern problems that only Jim could help solve. Raymond Briggs brings a new generation to an old tale with humor and imagination.

Synopsis: It's Thanksgiving in Bear Country and the Bear family is preparing their holiday feast. But the Legend of Bigpaw casts a frightening shadow over the festivities. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, it's up to Brother Bear and Sister Bear to save the day - and make a new friend!

Synopsis: Simple language and bold illustrations make this a fun and informative book about the sun. "Add this one to primary-grade science shelves."--Booklist

Synopsis: Saints preserve us! Just when his poor wife's back gives out, lazy but lucky Jamie O'Rourke traps himself a leprechaun, from whom he wins a single wish. What does Jamie wish for? All the potatoes he can eat. But this time Jamie may have bitten off more than he can chew, in this colorful Irish folktale filled with humor and a touch of blarney, too!"Delightful...perfect for St. Patty's Day storytelling". -- Children's Book Review Service"This…

Synopsis: Tells what stars are, why they twinkle, how constellations were named, how telescopes are used to study stars, and more.

Synopsis: Crrrrrrr! Huge, shaggy, and imposing, a grizzly bear can be a fearsome sight, especially when it rears up on its hind legs. Grizzly bears have no enemies but humans. Since grizzlies eat everything from fungi and insects to moose and caribou, it is usually other animals that must look out for them. Yet today the bears are a threatened species. Here Gail Gibbons takes a closer look at these vulnerable predators, noting fascinating facts about…

Synopsis: Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior of different kinds of penguins.

Synopsis: Mercer Mayer's very popular Little Critter is on his way to the dentist. It's a thorough check-up, complete with dental x-rays. When Dr. Ghum insists on filling a cavity, Little Critter goes through it bravely. The visit is painless to the reader because of Little Critter's funny, honest way of look at things -- including the world of dentistry.

Synopsis: Level 1: Starting to Read - Simple stories - Increased vocabulary - Longer sentences Tommy has a very special valentine -- it's Harry the Hippo! Join the babies as they try to spring Harry from a store window display in this heartwarming Valentine's Day adventure.

Synopsis: Book by Wilhelm, Hans

Synopsis: At Easter, a man tells his two grandchildren how, as a child, he searched for a special Easter egg to give to his friend Charlotte.

Synopsis: "A rollicking, simple story that never loses its bounce" --Boston GlobeHere they come, a flock of rollicking sheep in their sturdy red jeep. Will their outing be a success?Jeep goes splash! Jeep goes thud! Jeep goes deep in gooey mud! Here is a lively, funny tale, perfect for reading aloud. The youngest lap sitters will quickly learn to chant along with the reader as the brisk story unfolds, and they'll delight in the colorful portrayal of the…

Synopsis: Jack and Jill and big dog Bill go sledding one snowy winter day. When big dog Bill notices a rabbit on the hill, mayhem ensues. This fun phonics reader helps early readers with the use of alliteration and rhyming. Full-color illustrations.