Synopsis: An activity book offers a cornucopia of ideas to parents and kids, featuring decorations, cards, costume, and gift instructions; recipes for gingerbread turkeys and pumpkin pie; games; and a section on historical information and similar international harvest festivals. Original.

Synopsis: While hard at work on her chores, an ant hears the wonderful clickety click chirrup of music coming from the distance. Although she knows she should focus on the task at hand, she can't help but explore the joyful noise! Award-winning team Rebecca and Ed Emberley bring an entertaining new twist to the classic children's. The bright, bold graphics seem to dance and leap, as a bunch of boogying bugs start a celebration of their own.

Synopsis: A New York Times bestseller!This is a book about a bad seed. A baaaaaaaaaad seed. How bad? Do you really want to know? He has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude. He’s been bad since he can remember! This seed cuts in line every time, stares at everybody and never listens. But what happens when one mischievous little seed changes his mind about himself, and decides that he wants to be—happy?With Jory John’s charming and endearing text…

Synopsis: A Caldecott Honor Book interprets the classic story of friendship, loyalty, and music.A donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster meet up along a roadside. Each seeking a new adventure, they decide to go to Bremen-Town to be street musicians. There they discover a cozy cabin . . . but it's occupied by robbers! It's up to the four friends to scare the robbers away in the most inventive way they can, opening up a warm, safe home for the new pals to…

Synopsis: Like magic, the stunning close-up photographs in this book reveal, in the delicate wings of butterflies and moths from around the world, an exquisite alphabet written in nature's own hand. Playful, fanciful verse serves as a guide through this celebration of the wondrously colorful world of butterflies and the secret delights of the natural world that beckon us all.

Synopsis: Here is the classic tale of elfin magic, loved by generations of children and made new by an artist of international acclaim. Jim LaMarche's stunning paintings, reminiscent of his earlier work in The Rainbabies, are the perfect compliment to this favorite Grimm fairy tale.

Synopsis: Brief text and illustrations explain the properties of water and its uses.

Synopsis: The syncopated prose of Nina Jaffe draws the reader to the island of Puerto Rico, back before the Spaniards arrived. The island was inhabited by the Taínos, and they called their beloved island, Boriquén. This is their story of how Boriquén came to be.In the beginning, there is only a giant mountain above a dry plain without water or plants. When a child walks over the flat land below the mountain, he finds seeds dancing in the wind. When he…

Synopsis: School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester's fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a children's classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and their parents, especially at times of separation,…

Synopsis: One day in the pumpkin patch, the strangest little pumpkin hatched.Spookley wasn't like his friends... Spookley the Square Pumpkin was different. The other pumpkins teased him, until Spookley proved that being different can save the day!

Synopsis: While nearly everyone has a memory of their own favorite tattered teddy bear, the details of the day President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear have been lost to time. Now, nearly 100 years later, the legend that has grown around that fateful encounter will captivate you in this delightful tale. Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen brings his magical touch to another great American legend with illustrations for the origins of America's…

Synopsis: Once upon a time, all the letters of the alphabet were together. But now they're lost! One showed up in the Bath. There was one under a Hat, another one on a Quilt, and even one in the Sandbox. Where are the rest? Readers will delight in finding out in this vibrant, charming introduction to the alphabet.

Synopsis: A reckless mouse accidentally scampers across a sleeping lion's paw. The lion awakens with a roar, but he lets the mouse go free. In gratitude, the mouse promises to help the lion if he is ever in need. The lion laughs at the very idea, but sometimes

Synopsis: Teach kids to compost and help them develop life-long habits to protect the Earth. From apple cores to zinnia heads, readers will discover the best ingredients for a successful compost pile in this fun picture book perfect for Earth Day!   Kids everywhere are seeking knowledge about the environment and climate change. Not only is composting becoming more common in households and residential gardens, but many school gardens feature compost piles,…

Synopsis: Grandfather Clock, who can turn himself into the time, passes the day by going for a walk.

Synopsis: From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new, fantastical gingerbread man book that makes a funny Christmas gift for kids!Do you have what it takes to catch the Gingerbread Man? The famous storybook character has magically come to life and leapt from the pages during story time! Follow along as the Gingerbread Man runs loose in a bookstore with the help of Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes, Peter Rabbit, nursery…

Synopsis: Kids will love this adorable book that teaches all about shapes -- with help from the ickiest bugs around! Kids will love learning their shapes with help from icky bugs. All the familiar shapes, such as squares, rectangles, circles, stars, and others are covered in this adorable young picture book.

Synopsis: If an icicle drips, a puddle forms below. When the weather turns cold, what happens next? Beautiful, full color photos and simple, fun text offer facts about weather. With If Books, learning leads to fun!