Synopsis: A toy bear in a department store wants a number of things, but when a little girl finally buys him he finds what he has always wanted most of all.

Synopsis: When a tennis ball lands in a prairie dog town, the residents find that their new found frenzy for fuzz creates a fiasco, in a hilarious adventure about greed, teamwork, and community.

Synopsis: "Snowy loves his mommy more than anything else in the world, and wants to surprise her with a special gift. But he has trouble keeping his secret! Mommy keeps a close eye on Snowy, so he has to sneak away carefully to work on the surprise. Finally, the secret is ready to be shared...and Mommy loves it! Snowy and Mommy share a special bond in this wonderful snow-covered, star-filled world" Snowy the polar bear builds a special snowman surprise…

Synopsis: Toot and Puddle are best friends with very different interests, so when Toot spends the year travelling around the world, Puddle enjoys receiving his postcards.

Synopsis: Simple text and photographs explore the many things that can be moved by pushing or pulling, from swings and mowers to wagons and ropes.

Synopsis: Two cow friends, Minnie and Moo, decide to drive the farmer's tractor all the way to the moon.

Synopsis: Because she is on a rescue mission, Bess, the sheep dog, fails to respond when Sam's dad calls her to return home as a winter storm approaches.

Synopsis: When Yoko brings sushi to school for lunch, her classmates make fun of what she eats--until one of them tries it for himself.

Synopsis: Adorable photos of a chubby-cheeked baby and his funny bunny friend and a witty text make this lovable book a charmer for children of all ages. Full-color photos.

Synopsis: As she tries to settle down for a nap, a mouse who lives in a shoe is visited first by Tortoise and Hare, then by Little Red Hen, and lastly by the Big Bad Wolf.

Synopsis: This early reader is based on the books of John Peterson. The Littles take it upon themselves to see that Hildy the cat doesn't starve while the Bigg family is away. As Tom and Lucy manage to get the refrigerator door open to get the cat food, the door slams shut trapping them inside. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: Shadows--what they are and why they change--are explained in this guide that encourages budding scientists to experiment with flashlights and create all different kinds of shadows. Full-color photos.

Synopsis: A boy's hamster leads an increasingly large group of hamsters on a tour of the boy's house, while his father counts down the minutes to bedtime.

Synopsis: In this counting book, Daisy's mother tells her of the many animals in the world who swim and play and fly while Daisy is asleep, from one tiger hunting in the jungle to ten penguins jumping out of the icy sea.

Synopsis: Whether at home getting ready for the day, enjoying the beach, or at bedtime, Olivia is a feisty pig who has too much energy for her own good.

Synopsis: In order to find healing algae for the ailing bumpy-backed fish, Rainbow Fish volunteers to brave the dreaded Sea Monsters' Cave.

Synopsis: Papa Penguin must care for the precious egg while Mama penguin is off swimming and eating! When baby penguin is born, Papa feeds him and cares for him until Mama comes back. This delightfully illustrated book presents loads of facts about penguins in an interesting and entertaining manner. Extra-large print makes it easy for young readers to follow along or read on their own. Includes a handy index. Charming!

Synopsis: Building on the success of Hello Reader!, the Hello Writer! books have been created especially for new readers, with stories and hands-on activities to provide practice with reading…

Synopsis: T helps Mama Rex by decorating a folder to carry her work.

Synopsis: In this warm and gentle companion to everyone’s favorite bedtime story, a little bunny takes his first steps beyond the great green room into the big wide world. With her unique genius for encapsulating the defining moments of childhood, Margaret Wise Brown depicts the excitement of a young child exploring the boundaries of his world as he greets all the familiar things in “Your world. My world.”Two years after Goodnight Moon, Margaret Wise…