Synopsis: Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.

Synopsis: Owls are known for their haunting calls; yet when they are hunting, they can swoop down and snatch prey without making a sound. There are about 140 different kinds of owls, and they live on every continent except Antarctica. From the smallest, the elf owl, to the largest, the great gray owl, here is information about the 21 types that are believed to be living in North America. From egg to owlet to fierce bird of prey, this book offers an…

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

Synopsis: Fox in Socks celebrates 50 years of troubling tongues This classic Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss features silly tongue twisters that will have young readers--and their parents--giggling with glee. When a fox in socks meets Knox in a box, hilarity ensues. Add chicks with bricks and blocks and clocks and you're sure to get your words twisted and lips locked With his unmistakable gift for rhyme, Dr. Seuss creates a hysterical and energetic way for…

Synopsis: A rhyming tale of Easter and the lucky rabbit who is clever and fast enough to avoid being caught in any trap.

Synopsis: A fully illustrated board book adaptation of the original bestseller, Ten Little Dinosaurs is a tremendously fun book for young dinosaur enthusiasts and an ideal counting book for younger ages as well. Both fun and informative, children and parents will be repeating this story's catchy rhyme long after the first reading.Ten Little Dinosaurs...bounce on the bed. And that's the least of the trouble they'll get into in this charming book. On one…

Synopsis: Introducing Clifford Beginning Books featuring classic Clifford stories in a paper-over-board format priced at only $3.99! Clifford and his pals just can't stay out of trouble! The silly dogs decide to pass the time by playing around a construction site. Bad idea! They cause all kinds of mischief and finally realize they should play somewhere safer and more fun. This title is one of eight Clifford classics being reformatted for Summer 2005!

Synopsis: Since Franklin's friend Otter moved away, nothing seems to go right — until Franklin figures out a way he and Otter can stay friends. Another Franklin Classic Storybook to delight young readers.

Synopsis: Illustrations and rhyming text explore some of the things that dinosaurs might do when they are angry--and how they should control their tempers.

Synopsis: When a big blue whale comes to live near their reef, there is a misunderstanding between him and Rainbow Fish and his friends that leaves everyone very unhappy and hungry. The glittering hero of the award-winning "The Rainbow Fish" crosses paths with a big blue whale. The gentle creature loves watching the sparkling fish at play, but because of his size, the little fish are suspicious and assume he is up to no good. The misunderstanding quickly…

Synopsis: Make way for another riotous adventure in the Very Impatient Caterpillar series that slyly combines science and social-emotional learning with laugh-out-loud humor! This springtime favorite centered on pollination is perfect for fans of Mo Willems' Pigeon series. "Full of witty banter...a buzzworthy choice." -- Kirkus Reviews How did YOU collect SO MUCH POLLEN??? I have sticky hairs EVERYWHERE! Oh! I'm not sticky enough. It's okay. You don't…

Synopsis: The Cat in the Hat Comes Back in a brand-new, picture book-size, jacketed edition! A madcap adventure featuring the Cat, mountains of pink snow, and an army of Little Cats, this highly collectible edition makes a perfect gift for Seuss fans of all ages--especially when combined with a copy of the new jacketed, picture book-size Cat in the Hat. Even the most finicky Cat Lover will purr with delight!

Synopsis: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Count and rhyme while exploring the zany world and words of Dr. Seuss in this classic picture book. Don’t miss the Netflix original series Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish! From counting to opposites to Dr. Seuss’s signature silly rhymes, this book has everything a beginning reader needs! Meet the bumpy Wump and the singing Ying, and even the winking Yink who drinks pink ink. The silly rhymes and colorful cast of characters…

Synopsis: The activities of ten Pilgrims and ten Wampanoag Indian children as they prepare for a splendid harvest feast at Plimoth (now Plymouth Plantation) are described using the familiar childhood rhyme. Illustrations.

Synopsis: Little ones will love learning about Thanksgiving in Tanya Lee Stone's newest shaped alphabet book. Join in as the elementary school puts on a play that tells the true story of the first Thanksgiving. Rhyming couplets that flow through the alphabet help kids celebrate everything from Harvest to Pilgrims to Turkey.

Synopsis: In what the New York Times Book Review calls “a perfect book,” a little girl watches birds from her window and dreams she can fly. A board book edition of the critically acclaimed picture book from the award-winning husband-and-wife team of Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek. An ALA Notable Book.Birds “will resonate with the youngest children,” said School Library Journal. With a fine eye for detail, a girl observes and describes birds—their sizes,…

Synopsis: "It's time to celebrate the 100th day of school, and Spike the Hedgehog's kindergarten class is buzzing with ideas. Everyone knows what their 100th-day project will be, but Spike's not so sure ... "--Back cover.

Synopsis: Eric Carle's The Very Busy Spider has been a favorite way for parents to teach young children about determination and persistence for more than 25 years. Now this classic story-with its delightful farm animals and the spider's tactile, raised web-comes to a new, oversized board book format, perfect for storytime or for playtime. The extra-large pages will invite children and parents alike to cuddle up with this enduring, diligent spider.

Synopsis: Clifford tries his best to befriend some elderly neighbors, but almost everything he tries to do for them turns out wrong with funny results.