Synopsis: Here's Nikki Grimes's clever alphabet rhyme as a guide to a big city. From the ice-skating rink to the opera, C is for City is alive with activity. Pat Cummings's vivid illustrations are filled with alphabetical items for which to search. An answer key is provided in the back.

Synopsis: Penguin is having a party, and his nine adorable animal guests have their manners all mixed up. Proper Penguin's patience is tried, but by the time his guests say good-bye, they have even learned to say, "Thank you." Full color.

Synopsis: Thanksgiving time is here, and Mrs. Connor's first grade class is dressing up to celebrate. When the fire alarm goes off, they share their Thanksgiving cheer with the whole school!

Synopsis: Deep in the woods, animal mothers reassure their little ones of the many ways they are loved. Endearing, full-color artwork from a Caldecott Honor artist highlights the bond between parent and baby. 15 spreads.

Synopsis: A gorgeously illustrated and sweet picture book about a little penguin's determination to fly--perfect for bedtime or any time! Flip-Flop the penguin wants nothing more than to be able to fly. He makes himself wings, but they don't help. Neither do his helicopter cap, snow airplane, or balloon. When his pal Polar Bear pushes him down their favorite slide, Flip-Flop unexpectedly lands in the sea. Suddenly he finds he can do something that's a…

Synopsis: Gilbert the shark and Rita the remora, sick of playing hide-and-seek in the familiar reef, decide to go over the Edge and explore the deep ocean, but instead of having fun they meet some scary creatures and get lost.

Synopsis: When their parents leave baby sharks, Sammy and Sophie with a babysitter, things are so exciting Sammy has to work hard on his unfortunate "biting" habit.

Synopsis: Stay tuned for a brand-new show coming in winter 2018 to PBS Kids: Pinkalicious…

Synopsis: THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES WITH OVER 80 MILLION COPIES SOLD • Junie B. Jones celebrates what she is thankful for with her class in the hit chapter book series that keeps kids laughing and “makes reading fun” (Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man). “Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.”—USA Today Meet the World’s Funniest First Grader—Junie B. Jones! Room One is getting ready for their very own Thanksgiving feast! There’s even…

Synopsis: A modern classic, this whimsical story has been celebrating the beauty of African-American hair for 20 years!In this imaginative, evocative story, a girl named Keyana discovers the beauty and magic of her special hair, encouraging black children to be proud of their heritage and enhancing self-confidence.I Love My Hair! has been a staple in African-American picture books for 20 years, and now has a fresh, updated cover that shines on the shelves!

Synopsis: Meet an adorable monster looking for love in this board book version of Rachel Bright’s bestselling Love Monster—a must-have for the little ones in your life. Love Monster wants to belong with the cuddly residents of Cutesville. But as it turns out, it's hard to fit in with the cute and the fluffy when you're a googly-eyed monster. And so, Love Monster sets out to find someone who will love him just the way he is. His journey is not easy—he…

Synopsis: The pout-pout fish believes he only knows how to frown, even though many of his friends suggest ways to change his expression, until one day a fish comes along that shows him otherwise.

Synopsis: Miss Cluck tells her class that a new animal is coming to school today. A bear. Will he be fluffy pink bear, they wonder? A floppy brown bear with velvet paws? A Plain old teddy? NO. Boris is a grizzly bear.. he is too big! too hairy! too scary! How will he ever fit in?

Synopsis: When Hilda Mae Heifer's trademark "moo" starts sounding even worse, the other animals decide she is lonely and hold auditions to find her some singing partners.

Synopsis: 2009 Duck and Cover (P) by Jackie Urbanovic ***ISBN-13: 9780545365659

Synopsis: A horrified boy discovers he has head lice and tries some wild remedies to get rid of them.

Synopsis: A fussy eraser and a mischievous pencil spar in this picture book adventure.In this funny and light-hearted picture book, a fussy eraser tries to keep the pages clean by erasing the scribbles of a mischievous pencil. But before long, the eraser discovers what can happen when two opposing forces come together to have fun. With humor and a keen eye for play, Max Amato crafts a delightful story that reveals the joys of collaborative imagination.

Synopsis: This close-up look at the center of our solar system is "simple, clear, and direct."--Horn Book. "Handsome and informative, a must for the science shelf....Impressive, large color photographs."--Booklist.

Synopsis: The Spanish edition of our Mexican-flavored Stone Soup story, Cactus Soup. When a group of hungry soldiers ride into San Miguel, the townspeople don't want to share their food. They hide their tortillas, tamales, beans, and flour and put on torn clothes to look poor. But the Capitán is not fooled. He asks for a cactus thorn to make some cactus soup, and before long he has tricked the townspeople into giving him salt and chilies, vegetables, and…

Synopsis: Tells the story of Pluto's discovery, the evolution of what it means to be a planet, and that it's ok to be different and make new friends along life's way. It hopes to both educate and inspire children and adults alike about our vast and expansive Solar System. To get us all to look at the sky, and dream of what else is out there.