Synopsis: Illustrated in full color. Brother Bear is a master at teasing--until thetables are turned and he's the one being heckled for being the principal's pet.And when Brother finally understands that teasing isn't just mean, it's alsodangerous, he actually decides to stick up for the new kid at school.

Synopsis: Sister Bear has made it to the school spelling bee! Papa Bear is very proud and excited to help her practice . . . and practice . . . and practice. . . . But will all of this p-r-a-c-t-i-c-e take all of the f-u-n out of spelling for Sister?

Synopsis: Critically acclaimed author Kimberley Griffiths Little weaves a haunting story of friendship and family and the power of faith, once again set against the lush backdrop of the Lousiana bayou. After her mother walked out on Shelby Jayne and her dad, Shelby thought she'd never speak to her mamma again. But with her dad leaving the country for work, it turns out she doesn't have a choice: Shelby has to move back into her mamma's house, deep in the…

Synopsis: Summer vacation on an almost private island gives the Aldens a challenge. Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather and are spending the summer on their own private island. There is a mysterious stranger on the island with a secret--but that's not the only surprise in store for the Boxcar Children.

Synopsis: The good news is that the third grade can buy a class pet. The bad news for Rosemary is that the kids want a rat! How gross!There's no way Rosemary's mother will let her take a turn as ratkeeper for a creepy, dirty animal. But Rosemary surprises herself when she begins to like Cheese, the gray and white hooded rat. Then, when Cheese's life is in danger, it's Rosemary to the rescue . . . if she can hide him from her family!

Synopsis: Young readers will enjoy reading about the bear family's tree house dilemma in this addition to the Living Lights(tm) series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn how to embrace God's blessings and be grateful for what they already have. The Berenstain Bears: God Bless Our Home--part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books--is perfect for: Early readers ages 4-8 Reading out loud in classrooms, during story time, and at…

Synopsis: A simple, graceful text and illustrations infused with warmth and love make this story of a day a boy and his dad spend together a special reading experience. Young boys and their fathers will relish this book that celebrates the ordinary things dads and kids can do together. Full color.

Synopsis: A bratty prince and his whipping boy have many adventures when they inadvertently trade places after becoming involved with dangerous outlaws. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Synopsis: Ruby is unlike most little girls in old China. Instead of aspiring to get married, Ruby is determined to attend university when she grows up, just like the boys in her family. Based upon the inspirational story of the author's grandmother and accompanied by richly detailed illustrations, Ruby's Wish is an engaging portrait of a young girl who strives for more and a family who rewards her hard work and courage.

Synopsis: An artful mixture of fantasy and reality, humor and heart, Maya Was Grumpy celebrates the power of imagination and humor to improve moods. Maya wakes up on the wrong side of the bed, tangled in her blanket, and in a crispy, cranky, grumpy, grouchy mood. She doesn’t want to color or wear her favorite shorts or go outside to play. What’s worse, she’s determined to share her grumpiness with everyone as she glumps, clumps, and thumps around the…

Synopsis: Inspire a lifelong love of reading with an irresistible dog named Rocket and his teacher, a little yellow bird in this sequel to the New York Times bestselling picture book, How Rocket Learned to Read. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY School Library Journal • Publishers Weekly"A perfect choice to inspire new readers and writers." —Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewRocket loves books and he wants to make his…

Synopsis: Melonhead, the first book in author Katy Kelly's laugh-out-loud chapter book series, is now in paperback! Adam Melon's friend Lucy Rose gave him a nickname—Melonhead—and it caught on fast. Melonhead is a self-proclaimed inventor. All his life, which is ten years and counting, great ideas have been popping in and out of his melon head. And sometimes they work! This year Melonhead's class is entering an inventing fair, so he and his friend Sam are…

Synopsis: Ten shiny apples ready to eat. What can we do with fall's favorite treat? This family makes an apple pie while doing other fall activities. The book incorporates a song about apples based on the familiar tune.

Synopsis: It's time to go to kindergarten, but Stinky Face has a question . . . But, Mama, what if the sink in my classroom pours grape juice instead of water? As the situations grow stranger, Stinky Face's mama always has just the right answer to make him feel better. With Lisa McCourt's zany ideas and Cyd Moore's motion-filled illustrations, this reader is sure to make every worried kindergartner-to-be a little less nervous.

Synopsis: Simple text and photographs present the physical characteristics and behavior of kittens.

Synopsis: There's a new kid in town who has everything Little Critter wants -- a Super Streak scooter, his own cell phone, and even a limousine! But Little Critter soon realizes that he has something money cannot buy -- a family who loves and adores him.

Synopsis: Grandma Poss uses her best bush magic to make Hush invisible. But when Hush longs to be able to see herself again, the two possums must make their way across Australia to find the magic food that will make Hush visible once more. "Another treat from Mem Fox that is sure to be treasured. The whimsical illustrations are a wonderful complement."--Children's Book Review Service