Synopsis: The first portion of the work is a counting book covering the numbers one to twenty with block prints of animals. The second portion of the work has factual information concerning the animals. With his trademark colorful and compelling images of animals both familiar and exotic, acclaimed British illustrator Christopher Wormell brings a uniquely artful point of view to the traditional counting book. Wormell's inventive approach to illustrating…

Synopsis: Housekeeper Amelia Bedelia wreaks havoc when she volunteers to help out at the school science fair.

Synopsis: "Starting with Tyrannosaurus rex, a dozen different dinosaurs introduce themselves in funny, rhyming verses. The subjects range from the tiny Microraptor ... to the gigantic Supersaurus ... Phonetic guides appear beneath each species name to help with pronunciation. The cartoon illustrations are absolutely gorgeous and enhance the humor of the text"--School Library Journal.

Synopsis: Amber Brown loves the second grade but wonders if she will ever receive an award from Deskarina, the desk fairy, for keeping her desk clean.

Synopsis: A young boy is late to school and he dreads having to go the office to get a late slip from the school secretary.

Synopsis: A father and child watch the cherry tree in their back yard, waiting until there are ripe cherries to bake in a pie. Includes a recipe for cherry pie.

Synopsis: The Monroe family animals suspect that Bunnicula is up to his old tricks when a pan of fudge turns white.

Synopsis: Cute illustrations of some very silly ghosts A Halloween book for young children

Synopsis: Bear's friends awaken him the day before Christmas and help him to stay awake as they bake fruitcakes, fill stockings, and sing carols; then, while they sleep, he prepares his own surprise.

Synopsis: Lyrical text relates the birth of a child in a barn among the animals, with illustrations which depict the barn and people of a present-day farm.

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Synopsis: One snowy Christmas, a little hedgehog wakes up from his deep winter sleep. This is the First scholastic printing available through schools.

Synopsis: Little Charlie the bear cub says he would do anything for his mother and proves it to her when bedtime arrives.

Synopsis: Sam and Jan go to the apple farm with a neighboring family, dog included! Three friends pick apples, drink cider, bundle hay, and go on a hayride. But the best part comes the next day. Delicious apples make yummy apple jam and apple bread!

Synopsis: A paperboy and his dog enjoy the quiet of the early morning as they go about their rounds.

Synopsis: It's one adventure after another for this adorable puppy! Kids will discover the joys of reading as they watch Sam discover the world around her. --back cover.

Synopsis: As night falls in the jungle, all sorts of animals settle down to sleep.

Synopsis: A dog's attempts to cool off on a hot day get him into trouble with a series of people and finally lead him to interrupt a country wedding.