Synopsis: Slowly, slowly, slowly . . . that's the way the sloth moves. Slowly, it eats and then, slowly, it falls asleep. "What strange kind of creature is this?" the other animals wonder. Why doesn't it run or fly or play or hunt like the rest of us? "Why are you so slow?" the howler monkey inquires. But the sloth doesn't answer any questions until the jaguar asks, "Why are you so lazy?" Anyone who has ever felt too busy will appreciate the sloth's…

Synopsis: Three modern fables in humorous pictures and verse.

Synopsis: Discusses the origins of Easter customs and suggests various activities for the holiday.

Synopsis: It's Halloween night and Barney is having a party for Baby Bop, BJ, and other costumed friends. Children can join Barney and his friends as they carve a pumpkin, go trick or treating, and make tasty Halloween treats. This simple, rhyming story features colorful, friendly illustrations and fun-to-do activities that are appropriate for even the youngest children.

Synopsis: 2008 Harcourt Math Concept Reader Grade K -- I Know Big and Small, On-Level (P) by Susan Nations / Illustrated by Gregg Andersen ***Word Count: 20, Genre: Expository Nonfiction ***ISBN-13: 9780153602115 ***12 Pages

Synopsis: 2008 Houghton Mifflin Math Readers Grade K -- Curious George Goes to a Toy Store (Paperback/Saddle Stitch Binding)(8"x6') by Susan Albury / Illustrated by Mary O'Keefe Young ***1-73019 ***ISBN-13: 9780618886364 ***Pages: 8

Synopsis: Look, Spot.  Look, Puff.  Look and see.  See Sally and Tim.

Synopsis: Well illustrated story for early readers that teaches cooperation because the three characters, the bear, bug, and boy cannot take a ride together without working on some problems due to the size of the bear.

Synopsis: "Learn about animals from around the world in a friendly board book format. Explore fascinating photos of familiar and exotic animals with lively text children will want to return to again and again. Interesting facts in a friendly format encourage early learning. Enjoy time together as you explore the animal world!"--Amazon.

Synopsis: A boy's best friend gives him a new best friend.

Synopsis: Repetitive, predictable story lines and illustrations that match the text provide maximum support to the emergent reader. Engaging stories promote reading comprehension, and easy and fun activities on the inside back covers extend learning. Great for Reading First, Fluency, Vocabulary, Text Comprehension, and ESL/ELL!

Synopsis: Teachers will be holding a daily literacy ho ur with all children from Reception to Year 6. During this h our, 15 minutes must be devoted to shared reading and the go vernment has suggested that big books be used in this contex t. '

Synopsis: Why do we light candles? Whatis a dreidel? Josh learns the answers to these questions and the story of Hanukkah as he celebrates this special holiday with his family.Why do we light the menorah? What do the letters on the dreidel mean? Josh learns about the miracles that happened a long time ago, and how the traditions of Hanukkah are continued today. The interactive format makes this introduction to a special holiday accessible to the very…

Synopsis: From Dav Pilkey, author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Hally Tosis, the adorable dog that will take your breath away!Hally Tosis is a great family dog, but there is one rotten thing about her: her breath! It is so smelly, Hally's pet parents want to find a new home for her. The children, desperate to keep their beloved pet, try everything to rid Hally of her stinky stench. They take…

Synopsis: Do you know your Christmas ABCs?

Synopsis: Kwanzaa is here, and there are so many fun things to do! Each day the children light another candle on the Kinara. Then they celebrate the Kwanzaa principle of the day -- by working at Granny's market stand, making gifts for family and friends, playing African games, and even having a feast! A perfect way to begin teaching young children about the meaning and traditions of this joyous holiday.

Synopsis: Describes, in simple terms, the appearance, infancy, habits, behavior, and habitat of the manatee or sea cow.