Synopsis: A prickly porcupine searches for a best friend in this sequel to Elmore from Toot…

Synopsis: A perfect picture book to share with children starting school or those riding the school bus for the first time.   It’s the first day of school for Tess, and it’s also her very first ride on a school bus. Waiting at the bus stop with her older friend Gus, Tess eagerly asks, “Is this the bus for us, Gus?” as each vehicle passes by. Award-winning author and illustrator Suzanne Bloom introduces young readers to a diverse cast of characters and a…

Synopsis: This beloved story is a perfect way to introduce children to the importance of friendship, sharing, and problem solving! Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. A new cub, Lizzie, has moved to town and Sister can’t wait to become her friend. But when bossiness enters the mix, Sister and Lizzie’s new friendship might be in trouble.

Synopsis: The residents of the Hundred-Acre Wood are preparing for the celebration of Friendship Day. Piglet helps Pooh fill honey pots to share and then the pair visit their friends to learn their plans for the celebration. Christopher Robin is making hats, Owl is planning to read a story, Roo is learning a song, Rabbit is making Friendship Stew, Tigger is preparing for the bouncing contest and Eeyore is Eeyore - he's got no plans just yet and the…

Synopsis: A cow's moo sets off a chain reaction which causes the other animals on the farm to speak out in their own way to let the farmer's wife know she is late to feed them.

Synopsis: In this timeless holiday tale, Santa Claus misplaces his beloved red suit and tries with humorous results--to find another outfit in time for Christmas. A Level 1 Hello Reader! for beginning readers.

Synopsis: A level 1 reader in the Scholastic Discover More program.Meet the most adorable animals--and pet them! This book includes cute and intriguing information about sheep, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and even miniature ponies. Remember to wash your hands when you're done! Vetted by an editorial board including Common Core Standards experts.

Synopsis: Key Features Description Every year, pumpkin contests take place at fairs across the country; the 2012 record-holder weighed over a ton! The latest craze is to carve the most enormous pumpkins into racing boats. What's next? Why not think really big? Award-winning artist Wendell Minor does just that as he imagines larger-than-life pumpkins sprouting in some of America's favorite places: pumpkins as immense as the Capitol dome, Mount Rushmore,…

Synopsis: The snowmen are getting their Halloween costumes ready for the latest picture book in this New York Times bestselling series. Have you ever built a snowman and discovered the next day that his grin has gotten a little crooked, or his tree-branch arms have moved? And you've wondered . . . what do snowmen do when we're not watching? After an early snowfall, a few kids build some snowmen before going trick-or-treating. And when the kids go off to…

Synopsis: A must-have for any nursery! If Animals Celebrated Christmas is a beloved picture book in the bestselling If Animals Kissed Goodnight series that imagines how creatures from all across the animal kingdom might celebrate the holidays– making it the perfect bedtime read aloud to snuggle up with in the wintertime.What if animals did what YOU do?Tortoise would hiss a holiday wish. Crane would croon joyful carols. Mama and Papa Buffalo would kiss…

Synopsis: Doug loves Christmas, but this year, something is different! Doug learns what Christmas spirit is all about when a new Funnie family member is born. Color illustrations throughout.

Synopsis: Tina loves her brand-new socks so much that she's never going to take them off. But when her wonderful socks start to get smelly, her friends have to take action. Full color.

Synopsis: When an eight-year-old boy helps his uncle at his job as a plasterer, he takes a fancy to his workman's apron with a pocket. As a result of his fascination, his aunt makes him an apron of his own and he spends a few days as his Uncle Adam's assistant. The text is brief and simple but clearly conveys the warmth between the man and his nephew and the child's satisfaction in a job well done. The line/tissue paper illustrations are colorful and…

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: It's Halloween and Count Fluffula is ready! Fluffy leads the class Halloween Parade, impersonates the Pumpkin of Doom, and dines on Monster Eyeballs!

Synopsis: Jumping jacks! In this story adapted from a 1932 Disney animated short, Santa Claus is too busy to play with all the toys he delivers–until Mrs. Claus gives him a great idea. Visit the busiest toy shop in the world and relive an old-fashioned Christmas, with vintage illustrations of classic children’s toys and the jolliest Santa ever!From the Hardcover edition.

Synopsis: Explores in words and pictures what a family is and how families vary in makeup and styles.In a book far ahead of its time, All Kinds of Families celebrated the broad diversity of American families when it was first published in 1976. Now Norma Simon and Sarah S. Brannen have updated this classic for the modern age. Multicultural and multigenerational people demonstrate what being in a family means and how all families offer each other support…

Synopsis: Join Billy and Matt for a day at the zoo. It's a chance to see and learn about all kinds of animals—from a hungry giraffe to performing sea lions!Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!

Synopsis: Residents of a great fir tree in a thick forest make their home noticeable in hopes that Santa will come for his first visit to them.