Synopsis: “An urban African-American girl and her father buy plants, potting soil, and a window box at the supermarket, ride the bus to their apartment, and put together a colorful gift for the child’s mother. Rhyming verse carries the brief story, while wonderful, warm, full-color illustrations present scenes from novel angles, and depict a loving family with a sense of intimacy, sincerity, and joy.”—School Library Journal

Synopsis: Mice squeak, but I speak, says the first of three children who lead us through a menagerie of animals and the sounds they make. Purring cats, snoring bears, mooing cows and quacking ducks are among the many animals pictured in bold, bright colors.The simple rhyming text begs to be read aloud, and children will pick up the rhythm and shout out the sounds -- baas, roars, howls and hoots -- as they go from page to page, over and over again.Tomie…

Synopsis: "Young viewers will find the fuzzy menagerie endearing, and they'll giggle through the rollicking kitty hunt" — Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books You can spot one moost, two crabs, and three bugs, but where's the cat? Young readers will delight in learning their numbers while counting through a menagerie of brightly colored felt animals. And on every page, there's a mischevious hidden cat! Learning to count made fun with animals on…

Synopsis: Preschoolers will learn about primary colors and how they mix to make secondary colors in this messy companion to "Warthogs in the Kitchen: A Sloppy Counting Book".

Synopsis: Scott Foresman Reading Street - Elementary Reading Comprehension Program 2008(c) is an all-new reading instruction program for Grades PreK-6. Reading Street is designed to help teachers build readers through motivating and engaging literature, scientifically research-based instruction, and a wealth of reliable teaching tools. The reading program takes the guesswork out of differentiating instruction with a strong emphasis on ongoing progress…

Synopsis: Scott Foresman Reading Street - Elementary Reading Comprehension Program 2008(c) is an all-new reading instruction program for Grades PreK-6. Reading Street is designed to help teachers build readers through motivating and engaging literature, scientifically research-based instruction, and a wealth of reliable teaching tools. The reading program takes the guesswork out of differentiating instruction with a strong emphasis on ongoing progress…

Synopsis: Reading Wonders Reading/Writing Workshop Big Book Volume 7 Grade K Big Book Editions include all of the content from the Reading/Writing Workshops for shared instruction. Teachers use the Big Books to model and conduct mini lessons with the entire class. Teacher use the Big books to enhance vocabulary and listening comprehension, and lay the foundation for close reading.

Synopsis: Scott Foresman Reading (Â2004) components for Grade K.

Synopsis: Scott Foresman Reading (2004) components for Grade K.

Synopsis: Brilliantly colored drawings show the everyday events that make cities come alive. A simple text details the bus's path and riders, while a subtext challenges children to find a variety of objects and people.

Synopsis: In this delightful book, a small boy imagines a world where dinosaurs perform public services. “Bold lines accentuate imaginative, humorous ideas. A natural for student response: students formulate their own outcomes about what would happen if the dinosaurs returned. An overwhelming favorite in the early grades.”--The Reading Teacher

Synopsis: Molly Mouse just wants to write a poem'but she can't find the perfect idea! Then she sees her friends Rabbit, Goose, Frog, and Pig. They are looking for an idea also: what to get Turtle for his birthday. But when they all come up with the very same idea, what will they do? Then inspiration strikes?Molly has the best idea of all! If she uses her poetry and they all work together, Molly and her friends can create the most original birthday present…

Synopsis: Professor McBungle and his wife travel to Australia and attempt to catch an unusual pet.

Synopsis: Ten young neighbors wear costumes as they decorate a Christmas tree with different items, from one shiny star on top to ten wrapped gifts below.

Synopsis: Ashley and Darryl are excited about the celebration of Kwanzaa and the surprise they help plan.

Synopsis: Biggety Bat is back--and on a search for his supper!"Hot diggety!" said Biggety. "Supper for sea turtle, but. . . . . . what about me?"Biggety Bat is hungry -- and looking for his supper. The swamp he explores is full of animals chowing down: frogs, cuckoo birds, sea turtles, and more.But what will Biggety find to eat? Author Ann Ingalls blends lyrical text with real-life information about a Florida mangrove swamp. Readers will love discovering…

Synopsis: Curious kids ages 3 to 7 will learn about a day in the life of a koala, from mama's pouch to the great world beyond. These engaging Explore My World picture books on subjects kids care about combine simple stories with unforgettable photography. They invite little kids to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them and are just the thing for parents and kids to curl up with and read aloud.

Synopsis: Combining two concepts into one, Scholastic came up with a new twist to their Hello Reader beginning reader line. The innovative Hello Math Reader series combines simple math concepts in an easy-to-read story plus six pages of math activities for parents and children to enjoy together. Preschool - Grade1.