Synopsis: Bubba Brayna’s legendary latkes lure an unexpected visitor into her home in this playful Hanukkah tale from a master storyteller. Bubba Brayna makes the best latkes in the village, and on the first night of Hanukkah, the scent of her cooking wakes a hungry, adorable bear from his hibernation.  He lumbers into town to investigate, and Bubba Brayna—who does not see or hear very well—mistakes him for her rabbi. She welcomes the bear inside to play…

Synopsis: In the town of Wemmickville there lives a Wemmick named Punchinello. Each day the residents award stickers―gold stars for the talented, smart, and attractive Wemmicks, and gray dots for those who make mistakes or are just plain ordinary. Punchinello, covered in gray dots, begins to feel worthless. Then one day he visits Eli the woodcarver, his creator, and he learns that his worth comes from a different source.Max Lucado’s beautiful story…

Synopsis: A young boy learns that moose do not always follow the rules of proper pet behavior.

Synopsis: It's Christmas time and Santa is almost here... IF you know how to catch him! From the creators of the New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma comes an equally charming and hilarious holiday must-read!After waiting for days and days and days, it’s finally Christmas Eve. And that’s when you can try to catch Santa. . . . but only if you know the right tricks!Pay attention to these clever tips for “catching…

Synopsis: A brother and sister plan early for Halloween fun by planting pumpkin seeds in their garden in the summer. Later, they watch as the seeds sprout and eventually grow into bright orange pumpkins for their jack-o'-lanterns. This bright picture book, with its vivid cut-out illustrations, provides an excellent introduction to how things grow.

Synopsis: Hello Kitty's class is having a Secret Santa gift exchange. She'll have to wait for the Christmas party to find out who's been leaving her special surprises.

Synopsis: Let the beloved author of Pippi Longstocking take you on an adventure to Noisy Village!The noisy children of three neighboring families are celebrating the season by baking cookies, cutting and decorating trees, eating fruitcake and tarts, and opening Christmas gifts. With illustrations by Ilon Wikland, the master storyteller Astrid Lindgren takes us through Christmas in the Noisy Village!

Synopsis: Empower your children and children you care about to be the best they can be, with this beautifully inspiring and inclusive book of wishes, love, and happiness. Bursting with empowering wishes of happiness and love, and beautifully enchanting illustrations by a prize-winning artist, I Wish You Happiness is an inspiring expression of love for wishers of all ages.

Synopsis: Too wrinkly, too squishy, too fruity, too fishy!It's lunchtime, but our fussy little boy does not like a single item on his plate. What is a boy to eat?Reidy's playful rhyming text is once again brought to life by Leloup's stylish bold art. Parents (and children) will love the hilarious antics the boy goes through, and the reassuring joy at the end of all that kitchen-table drama.

Synopsis: Eight friends go out to play, but soon they loose their way! Will they be able to get back home?

Synopsis: Seal has bought herself a new motor boat and it's causing chaos everywhere! A fun rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, with wonderful illustrations by David Semple. This book is ideal both for reading aloud and for children who are beginning to read for themselves.

Synopsis: WHEN LIONS ROAR is a caring and reassuring story of a young child who faces his fear and makes his world a safe place again.2012 Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka and bestselling author Robie H. Harris pair together to create a comforting story for young readers when their world becomes unsettled.Thunder is booming!A big dog is barking!Sometimes the world seems scary--too scary. But what if you shout, "GO AWAY!" Will the sun come out? Will a…

Synopsis: This fun title asks readers to think about how different body coverings protect animals by keeping them warm and safe. From fur and feathers to scales and shells, readers get a close-up look at different animal coats to see how they suit the habitats and lives of the animals that are covered in them.

Synopsis: Uh-oh.  Mrs. Wishy-Washy is at it again. Rubbing and scrubbing all the animals on the farm. But this time they aren't standing for it. Duck, Cow, and Pig are leaving mean old Mrs. Wishy-Washy for good!They run away to the big city.  But they get lost, wander into a restaurant, and even stumble into a hardware store and get covered in paint! Where is Mrs. Wishy-Washy when they need her? Maybe her farm isn't so bad after all . . .Joy Cowley and…

Synopsis: Norm worries that he will not be able to go to sleep when his class wins a sleepover in the Monster School library.