Synopsis: Key Features Description An affectionate storybook tribute to that truly wonderful place: the library. Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. No running allowed. And you must be quiet. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. There aren't any rules about lions in the library. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library visiting. His big feet are…

Synopsis: Cat eats, sleeps, and spends his days alone. The other cats think he is a grumpy cat, but really - he's just a lonely cat. But that is all about to change.

Synopsis: When four young girls meet in dance class, it takes time for them to find a way--and a reason--to pull together as one, but Emily helps them realize that, just like a bag of jellybeans, they can be different and still go well together.

Synopsis: He's just a regular guinea pig with a fondness for Fruity-Nut Buffet-and dreams of the big time. Now he's leaving the only home he's ever known and heading for the coast. Stardom awaits him-but is it all he hoped it would be? Denise Brunkus and Deborah Blumenthal are proud to present a new star who's ready for his close-up. Charlie's debut is what Hollywood hits are made of-humor, adventure, and a good dose of love.

Synopsis: Gilbert wants to do something special for his mother on Mother's Day, but first he must stop his sister, Lola, from being the center of attention.

Synopsis: Clothing is important to Ewetopia, but her carefully-chosen wolf outfit fails to impress the other sheep at the Woolyones' costume ball until a real wolf appears dressed as a sheep, mistakes her for his mother, and throws a tantrum when she outsmarts him.

Synopsis: Mittens the kitten goes for a walk with Nick, but he is distracted by a butterfly and becomes lost.

Synopsis: This British import is similar to Nan Bodsworth's A Nice Walk in the Jungle (Viking, 1990; o.p.). Neon cartoons accompany rhymes of varying meter as a multiethnic class investigates the chaos at a zoo. Soon, an orange-and-black anaconda with op-art eyes swallows the youngsters at an escalating pace until Molly saves the day by prying its jaws open with a stick, allowing the rest of the group to rescue the other kids, their teacher, and Joe, "a…

Synopsis: After her brother tells her she is too little to play with him, Lulu, dressed as Ladybug Girl, makes her own fun.

Synopsis: Join Minna, Pip, and their parents as they meet Bert the butterfly man who helps them learn about the monarch butterfly; how the monarchs grows, how they eat, and about the yearly migration.

Synopsis: Eager to do something special for Mother's Day, T. Rex decides to surprise his mother by decorating her car.

Synopsis: While searching for the lost treasure of Frogsbottom, Russell the sheep discovers treasure of a different sort.

Synopsis: Beautiful photographs of children throughout the country accompany pictures of President Obama's monumental campaign and acceptance speech. Yes, We Can! A Salute to Children from President Obama's Victory Speech Change has come to America. The road ahead will be long. Our climb will be steep. We as a people will get there. I will be honest with you. I will listen to you. I will ask you to join in the work of remaking this nation. Block by block…

Synopsis: A grumpy little kangaroo is having a bad day until his mother finds a way to make him smile.

Synopsis: The Block Mess Monster is huge. He’s really scary. And he does not like it when Calpurnia’s room has to be cleaned up. Even though Mom can’t see the monster, the monster can see her, and Calpurnia has had to save her many times.This time, though,Mom might just have a few tricks up her sleeve . . .

Synopsis: Honey the cat is determined to help Happy the dog bury his bone, even though he does not want any help.

Synopsis: Rhyming text explores what would happen if animals kissed like humans do, from a slow kiss between a sloth and her cub to a mud-happy kiss from a hippo calf to his father.

Synopsis: "Is your week busy? Emma has a busy week, too! Follow along as she goes to ballet class, the zoo, a friend's house, soccer practice, the library, and much more. After each busy day, Emma relaxes by reading a really cool book. See how Emma gets through her very busy week" (publisher).

Synopsis: Celebrates the beauty of a snowfall and its happy effects on children.