Synopsis: In this classic Irish legend, two harpists -- merry-hearted Old Pat and ill-spirited Young Tom -- set off for a contest to name the finest harpist in all of Ireland. When Young Tom realizes that Old Pat is truly the better musician, he schemes to be the winner -- but he doesn′t reckon with the clever trickery of a mischievous little leprechaun. Noted picture book creators Pamela Duncan Edwards and Henry Cole have imagined a joyful and fanciful…

Synopsis: When the five little monkeys go to the river for a picnic with Mama, they discover that it isn't very nice to tease Mr. Crocodile . . . it might even be dangerous! This follow-up to the best-selling classic Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed, features Eileen Christelow's irresistible monkey art and is perfect for repeat readings.

Synopsis: It's a blue sky autumn day and Minna, Pop, Mom, and Dad have decided to go on an outing to Long Hill Orchard. As the bunnies fill their baskets, Farmer Miller teaches them all about apples. This charming story is filled with fun facts, activities, and an applesauce recipe.

Synopsis: Wiggle like a worm, bounce like a kangaroo, leap like a frog! Count from one gnu to 10 lizards to 50 bees. This inventive concept book is as much fun for the youngest child at home as it is for their older siblings in school. Full color.

Synopsis: One book contains an introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of spiders. The second book is an african folktale that tells the story of a spider hoping to beat the other animals in a race without working too hard. So Spider asks Great Hippo for different legs, before ending up with the eight he has today.

Synopsis: Franklin and his friends are excited about the Halloween party. But things get scary when Franklin begins to think that there might be a real ghost at the party in this Franklin Classic Storybook.

Synopsis: From Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award winner Renée Watson, the first book in a young middle grade series about Ryan Hart, a girl who is pure spirit, kindness, and sunshine. Ryan Hart can be and do anything. Her name means "king", that she is a leader, and she is determined to keep growing into the name her parents gave her. She is all about trying to see the best in people, to be a good daughter, sister, and friend. But Ryan has…

Synopsis: Striking photographs and simple text convey to young children the many ways people around the world travel from one place to another. "Comprehensive and intriguing....The photographs are splendidly displayed...accompanied by a brief, provocative text....Will never stay on library shelves."--School Library Journal.

Synopsis: Bedtime! A happy game to lure the most persistent sleep evader. A warm and reassuring countdown to the land of dreams.

Synopsis: Simple variations on the traditional cumulative rhyme.

Synopsis: The classic playground song where readers try to figure out who took the cookies -- available in board book edition! "Who took the cookies from the cookie jar? The jar was full! Where did they go? Mmm...Oh!...Now I know...Mouse took the cookies from the cookie jar!" In this playful adaptation of the classic playground song set in the Southwest, readers will delight in helping to solve the mystery of the missing cookies as Skunk travels the…

Synopsis: Celebrates the African-American holiday Kwanzaa by introducing related words from A to Z, including "Africa," "bendera," "dashiki," and "yams."

Synopsis: What if a brave Captain Cookie stood up to Santa? A fresh, funny story that sparkles with all the excitement of a pirate adventure — and all the magic of Christmas morning. It’s Christmas Eve, and Jim and his mother are making pirate gingerbread men to leave for Santa. Jim’s favorite is Captain Cookie, who carries a gingerbread cutlass and has a toothpick peg leg. The captain is much too good to be eaten, so Jim keeps him close by his bed. But…

Synopsis: An eggs-tra special, egg-citing tale featuring the beloved Little Critter! Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is celebrating Easter in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s dyeing eggs, searching for baskets, or snacking on sweets, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to celebrate the Easter holiday!

Synopsis: A dinosaur small enough to ride a tricycle? A dinosaur little enough to squeeze into a phone booth? Of course! Not all dinosaurs are enormous. Simple text and colorful drawings combine fact and fancy to relate the littlest dinosaurs to the youngest dinosaur-lover's world. An American Bookseller's Pick of the List. Full color.

Synopsis: The beloved story of The Foolish Tortoise, illustrated by Eric Carle, comes to life in this interactive book and CD package.The foolish tortoise is tired of being so slow. He decides that the easiest way for him to move faster is to get out of his heavy shell. The only problem is, once he leaves his home, he’s too scared to walk anywhere! This silly tortoise learns the hard way that there’s no place like home. Children and adults alike will…

Synopsis: A countdown from twelve to one as a space shuttle awaits liftoff. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page.

Synopsis: Suzy Ducken and her friend, Emily Marmot, love autumn because they like to jump into piles of dry leaves. But the leaves aren't falling from the trees, so the two girls try everything they can think of to encourage the leaves to fall.

Synopsis: Nancy Carlson's cheerful pig is back in this vibrant ABC companion book to the best-selling I Like Me!--and she's brought along a few friends to join her. The letters of the alphabet are illustrated with brightly-colored, action-packed pictures and are accompanied by read-along text. Introduce children to the alphabet and reinforce positive self-esteem with the lovable characters of ABC I Like Me!.

Synopsis: The squid that charmed a nation is back . . . and he's making a big mess!Not only is this irrepressible squid the biggest thing ever, he's also the best artist in the entire ocean. He squirts ink, for goodness-sakes, and there aren't many animals in the ocean who can do that! This squid is making a masterpiece that is sure to wow his fellow fish. But perhaps they aren't as pleased as he would think?The giant squid that garnered starred reviews…