Synopsis: A newly illustrated version of the well-known poem about an important Christmas visitor. Readers young and old are invited into the enchanting world of Mary Engelbreit in this sparkling edition of Clement C. Moore's classic poem. Readers eyes will widen at Mary Engelbreit's special vision of Christmas. She has filled every page with bewitching details, rich colors, and lively characters, from clever, mischievous elves to an adorable mouse. Full…

Synopsis: Rhyme follows rhyme as layer after layer of winter clothing ("bunchy and hot, wrinkled a lot, stiff in the knee, and too big for me!") is first put on and then taken off to the relief of the child bundled inside. Clever rebuses and jaunty illustrations make The Jacket I Wear in the Snow especially fun for prereaders and new readers.

Synopsis: This energetic collection of twenty-four poems brings the excitement of a child's first few years at school to life. From opening a box of squeaky new crayons and swinging way up high on the playground swings to getting caught passing a note and bidding farewell to a beloved class pet, the highlights and the lowlights of classroom life are captured here."The rhymes and sounds and wordplay are part of the fun."-Booklist

Synopsis: Here's the newest twist on the familiar tale of There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. There was a cold lady who swallowed some snow. I don't know why she swallowed some snow. Perhaps you know. This time, the old lady is swallowing everything from snow to a pipe, some coal, a hat, and more! With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page. And this time,…

Synopsis: Let the Scholastic bookshelf be your guide through the whole range of your child's reading experience--laugh with them, learn with them, read with them!Category: Math SkillsYour challenge is to find the sumWithout counting one by oneWhy not count? It's much too slow --Adding is the way to go!Make clever groups before you start --Then add them in a way that's smart!MATH FOR ALL SEASONS will challenge every kid -- and every parent -- to open their…

Synopsis: The story uses chicken soup as a unifying theme to present an illustrated tour of the months of the year.

Synopsis: From the creators of the bestselling Lunch Money, here is a long-awaited follow-up collection of lively, lighthearted school poetry. Exploring a broad range of school-based events--from oral reports to science projects to bake sales--these poems shed hilarious new light on the universal experience of grade school. Filled with wit, humor, and laugh-out-loud verse, the twenty-two poems in this collection are sure to please students (and teachers…

Synopsis: "There's a curious commotion at the bottom of the ocean. I think we ought to go…

Synopsis: Where those kings are headed is a mystery, but no travelers ever had such a jolly time. Here is a royal romp through a tongue-twisting paradise.

Synopsis: Our nation was founded on the belief that all men are created equal. Nearly two hundred years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, slavery had been abolished but America was still segregated. Then: Enter the students who marched into the first desegregated school, the passengers who boycotted the buses, and the leaders who stood up and spoke out. When they started, it was all just a dream. . . . Through striking, powerful…

Synopsis: Fast-forward to reading with "Puffin StoryTapes" Now children can enjoy popular, best-selling Puffin books recorded on high-quality tapes. They can read along with the book or just listen and enjoy the lively narration - complete with music and sound effects throughout each and every story. Pre-readers will love looking at all the wonderful illustrations as they learn to recognize words and expand their vocabulary. Entertaining and educational…

Synopsis: These fourteen silly, sweet poems by nationally bestselling author Jack Prelutsky are perfect for Valentine's Day. This Level 4 I Can Read title is ideal for readers who are ready for wordplay, exciting themes, and fun vocabulary words!Fourteen easy-to-read poems go straight to the heart—and the funny bone—of the fourteenth of February. Jack Prelutsky, the nation's first children's poet laureate and a popular and bestselling poet, does for…

Synopsis: A playful take on a topic that all parents can relate to-getting sick!  The ever-lovable Miss Bindergarten is not feeling well.  The flu strikes on Sunday, so she has to stay home from kindergarten on Monday.  Mr. Tusky (who is a wee bit rusty) will be her substitute, but it just won't be the same.  The kindergartners miss Miss Bindergarten!  They pass the time by making get-well cards and singing songs, all the while counting out the days that…

Synopsis: Children will adore these rhyming misadventures of a group of zany sheep on a pirate ship. "The staccato rhyming text packs in plenty of action, while the excellent expressive colored-pencil drawings catch these bumbling swashbucklers in realistically sheepish glory".--School Library Journal.

Synopsis: A Walk on the Wild SideA tiny bug goes for a walk, but it's no ordinary stroll. Soon he bumps into a cat, then a crocodile, and even a baby pig! More creatures join them, until they tippy-toe into a mysterious yellow house that happens to belong to a young boy, who happily tumble bumbles with them.TUMBLE BUMBLE was written and illustrated by Felicia Bond, who is also the creator of THE HALLOWEEN PLAY, POINSETTIA AND HER FAMILY, and many other…