Synopsis: Straw and twigs couldn't keep him out, but will the hungry wolf be able to catch the clever little pig who built his house with bricks?

Synopsis: "Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce creepy crawly creatures to kids." Wonderful color photographs.

Synopsis: Describes the nearly disastrous encounter of a spear-fisherman with a shark off the coast of Australia, and describes the physical features, diet, and behavior of sharks.

Synopsis: Frosty the Snow Man came to town one cold winter's day and then one day while the warm wintry sun shone down disappeared, but he'll be back when heaps of snowflakes fall.

Synopsis: Story 1: A literal-minded housekeeper causes chaos in the Rogers household when she attempts to make sense of some instructions. Story 2: Because she does exactly as she is told, Amelia Bedelia is fired from one job after another. Story 3: Amelia Bedelia, who knows very little about baseball, stands in for a sick player during a game.

Synopsis: Presents an illustrated version of the well-known poem about an important Christmas visitor.

Synopsis: This vibrant book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life. This paperback title includes a CD that features: - an engaging read-aloud with sound effects - a read-along opportunity guided by prompts - a segment focusing on fascinating facts A young boy encounters some fascinating facts — and even more intriguing questions — in this lively ode to curiosity.

Synopsis: “This charming story is both affirmative and celebratory of the different skill sets children possess.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)Rose is a distracted and creative soul. She does her best at school, but sometimes her mind wanders and she answers the wrong question. And keeping her desk neat is a challenge. When it’s time to make thank-you cards for a class visitor, Rose’s art supplies turn her workspace — and…

Synopsis: There are no penguins at the North Pole, but there used to be. This is the story of the last North Pole penguin, who as it turned out, was also the smallest penguin... ...Penguin Small

Synopsis: Little Critter and his mother take a trip to the city exploring the department stores and museums.

Synopsis: Full-color photos. Beautiful photography provides a close-up look at these terrifying "lords of the deep"--their anatomy and behavior, and the realities and myths behind their sinister reputation. This densely illustrated book is one of the most informative and technically accurate portrayals of sharks and their relatives."--(starred) Science Books & Films.

Synopsis: Princess Madison finds herself in quite a pickle when she disobeys Cook and wanders into the woods alone to follow a pair of tantalizing butterflies. She gets farther and farther away from home. Hopelessly lost and afraid of losing her father's great love because of her naughtiness, Madison begins to cry. Will anyone come to her rescue?

Synopsis: - Dinosaurs Before Dark- The Knight at Dawn

Synopsis: Mama Bear lays down the law when she notices that Papa and the cubs aregetting too chubby. With the help of Dr. Grizzly's slide show on how the bodyworks, the Bear family makes a healthful adjustment in their diet and fitnesshabits. "A most enjoyable introduction to good nutrition andexercise."--(starred) "Science Books &; Films."

Synopsis: Frank was a monster who wanted to dance. So he put on his hat, and his shoes made in France...and opened a jar and put ants in his pants! So begins this monstrously funny, deliciously disgusting, horrifyingly hilarious story of a monster who follows his dream. Keith Graves' wacky illustrations and laugh-out-loud text will tickle the funny bone and leave readers clamoring for an encore.