Synopsis: Each Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.My good friend Hercule Poirat and I were called to investigate mysterious events in the famouse Grand Hotel in New Mouse City. There was a ghost haunting the hotel and scaring guests! It was wearing armor and carrying a ball and chain. I know that ghosts don't exist, but this was pretty spooky. Would Poirat and I be able to solve this…

Synopsis: A tornado appears in the distance, and Pete, the farmhand, gathers everyone into the storm cellar. While they wait for the storm to pass,he tells the family about the dog dropped down by a tornado when Pete was a boy. Named Tornado, Pete′s pet was no ordinary dog -- he played card tricks, saved a turtle′s life, and had a rivalry with the family cat. By the time Pete tells all of Tornado′s lively stories, the storm has passed, and another family…

Synopsis: The beloved children’s classic with more than more than 10 million copies sold.From Newbery Honor and E. B. White Award–winning author Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting is a spellbinding modern-day masterpiece about immortality, friendship, and growing up that’s sure to become an all-time favorite for every generation.What if you could live forever? In this timeless story young Winnie Foster learns of a hidden spring in a nearby wood and meets…

Synopsis: Winston is a Minecraft wolf on a mission: to become best SECRET AGENT Minecraft has ever seen! When a distress signal from the Drowned requests urgent undercover help, he jumps at the chance to prove his skills. It's time for an underwater adventure!

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: Mary Call has promised her dying father to keep her brother and sisters together forever on the mountain, and never to take any help from strangers. She is determined to keep her word. No matter what. At first she is sure she can manage. Romey, Ima Dean, and Devola help gather herbs to sell in town; the riches of the mountains will surely keep the family clothed and fed. But then winter comes, fast and furious, and Mary Call has to learn that…

Synopsis: The Disaster Squad is ready to save the day in this action-packed early chapter book series perfect for fans of the Magic Tree House series, or for kids who aren’t quite ready to read I Survived!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost…

Synopsis: Bobbie Kalman's acclaimed Historic Communities series provides a close-up view of how people in North America lived more than two hundred years ago. Have fun learning about early homes and the settler community, what people wore and the crafts they made, how settlers made their living, how they spent their leisure time, and the values, customs, and traditions of the early settlers. Colonial Life, In this updated edition, Colonial Life features…

Synopsis: Learn 10 emotion words in English, Spanish, French, and Mandarin as you meet some colorful faces! Learning world languages promotes cross-cultural awareness, and discovering new words with your child is fun and empowering! Phonetic pronunciation guides are included.

Synopsis: A goofy and lonely denizen of the jungle has just one talent — scaring other creatures with his big, scary teeth! What would he do without them?Deep in the jungle lurks Alan the alligator, descended from a long line of very scary alligators. He prepares carefully — polishing his scales, brushing each of his big, scary teeth, and practicing his frightening faces — then sneaks into the jungle to terrorize the jungle critters. (“I’m big, scary Alan…

Synopsis: A hilarious twist on a favorite Easter confection! Everyone in class gets an Easter treat, and Benny gets a BIG CHOCOLATE BUNNY! The other kids eat their candy, but Benny adopts the chocolate bunny as his friend. They do all sorts of things together: they play Rat Zombies from Outer Space, and even run a race. Benny loves his bunny--maybe a little too much!

Synopsis: A monster who is too big for his bathtub tries to get clean in this adorable and hilarious Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read.Big Bub the monster needs a bath, but his bathtub is too small. What will he do? He will try everything! Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Big Bub, Small Tub was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading! And what better way to get kids excited than with a…

Synopsis: In this My First I Can Read!, Big Dog and Little Dog mistake a certain black-and-white critter for a kitty and end up in a stinky mess. Created by Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man and The Adventures of Captain Underpants. Big Dog and Little Dog love chasing kitties, like the black-and-white one in this story. At least they thought it was a kitty! Big Dog and Little Dog are in for a smelly surprise! With simple text, graphic illustrations, and…

Synopsis: A brief look at why and how we celebrate Christmas.

Synopsis: An easy reader about animals—real and imaginary—with illustrations by Dr. Seuss!Featuring a mix of real animals and Seussian creatures, this super-simple rhymed riff about animals is both a concept book AND a funny introduction to the world of Dr. Seuss. Illustrated with art from beloved Dr. Seuss books—including One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish,Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?, and Dr. Seuss's ABC—it teaches beginning readers to identify animals…

Synopsis: Take a trip to the Farmer's Market in this book filled with vibrant and delicious poems!Poetry can be as fresh and delicious as the farmers' market produce it celebrates in this bright collection. Unexpected, ingenious imagery and enticing artwork will inspire young readers and their imaginations. In these vivid poems, blueberries are "flavor-filled fireworks," cucumbers are "a fleet of green submarines in a wicker sea," lettuce tastes like "…

Synopsis: A family of bears returns from a walk to find an unexpected visitor in their house