Synopsis: Have you heard the buzz?    Kids book experts Pat Street and Loreen Leedy worked like dogs (that is, they worked very hard) to pull a rabbit out of a hat (do something amazing) and create this hilarious, comprehensive introduction to similes, metaphors, and idioms.    Pairing hilariously literal illustrations—like a duck in scrubs for a quack, or a hen's chicken scratch handwriting—with simple explanations of the expressions, There's a Frog In…

Synopsis: Thirty popular expressions such as "straight from the horse's mouth" and "white elephant" are amusingly explained and illustrated.

Synopsis: Reading beyond the Basal teacher guide gives the teacher and the children an opportunity to choose appropriate activities following the reading of a favorite book.

Synopsis: "Someone left the door open. The door to another dimension, where time is all mixed up. And before anyone noticed, a medley of prehistoric underwater creatures got through! The most ferocious, dangerous, and awesome monsters from prehistory are living in this book! It is your job to catch them. This is how - study the clues, find the habitat, turn off the lights. These creatures can't hide in the dark. They glow!

Synopsis: “Such a visual piece . . . readers young and old will return to the story to look more deeply; they won’t be disappointed.” — Booklist (starred review)In a city full of hurried people, only young Will notices the bird lying hurt on the ground. With the help of his sympathetic mother, he gently wraps the injured bird and takes it home. Wistful and uplifting in true Bob Graham fashion, here is a tale of possibility — and of the souls who never…

Synopsis: Who knows the best way to be mad? Bear stomps. Hare hops. Bobcat screams. Mouse? He just can't get it right. But when he finds the way that works for him—still and quiet—he discovers that his own way might be the best of all. Linda Urban's story about self-expression and managing anger is both sweet and sly, and Henry Cole's cast of animal friends is simply irresistible.

Synopsis: Meet mysterious creatures of the ocean! Discover these wild, wonderful, and sometimes weird animals, who live in a colorful world without humans. Stunning photos introduce creatures large and small, each with its own special place in the depths of the sea. Kids will enjoy learning fun facts about underwater animals, and the more than 70 beautiful color photographs will delight anyone who loves animals, especially toddlers, preschoolers, and…

Synopsis: "The king cobra can stand and look you in the eye. The saltwater crocodile bites with the strongest bite force on the planet. Meet the incredible reptiles. See hundreds of up-close photos of snakes, crocodiles, lizards, and turtles. Become an instant reptile expert with the most up-to-date facts" -- Back cover.

Synopsis: These fast-paced picture books from an award-winning illustrator are full of unexpected giggles—and a deep understanding of the joys and challenges of being a kid. Includes A Bad Case of Stripes; David Gets in Trouble; David Goes to School; No, David!; The Rain Came Down; and Too Many Toys.

Synopsis: NOW IN BOARD BOOK! Will it be A-OK on race day, or will Buster's anxious, nervous rumblies keep him from victory? When Coach Hog rescues Buster from a failed racing team, Buster has to figure out how to race with new teammates, learn to keep going even after he makes mistakes, and try with all his might to make it to the finish line before all the other cars! But can Buster navigate his anxiety before race day? Roaring with bright and energetic…

Synopsis: This book contains tactics, tricks, and strategies for avoiding, outmaneuvering, and if necessary, overcoming two dozen of the deadliest animals on the planet. From great white sharks to Bengal tigers, from blue-ringed octopuses to anacondas, we've got you covered for all different kinds of scenarios. Learn a deadly animal's weak points! Protect yourself from its most damaging attacks!