Synopsis: When Pigeon finds a delicious hot dog, he can't wait to devour it. But then along comes a sly duckling who wants a bite. Who will be the more clever bird?

Synopsis: Moose has a wibbly, wobbly tooth for the Tooth Fairy, but he cannot get it out without the help of his friends--and a really big pull!

Synopsis: Featuring a special section on how children can make a tree identification book of their own, this title is a bright and colorful introduction to trees, leaves, and their inner workings in nature.

Synopsis: The Little Engine that Could advises how to find one's own track, handle life's ups and downs, and even face the dark tunnels that can make one frightened or sad.

Synopsis: A little snowflake falls from the sky and joins the children ice skating.

Synopsis: Penguin is having a party, and his nine adorable animal guests have their manners all mixed up. Proper Penguin's patience is tried, but by the time his guests say good-bye, they have even learned to say, "Thank you." Full color.

Synopsis: Little Critter has a happy Easter going to church, coloring eggs, having a picnic lunch, and hunting for Easter eggs.

Synopsis: "Paul says he's bringing pencils. Carter's got his cards. Jane has 100 jelly beans. Samantha, 100 gold stars. It's the night before the 100th day of school, and a little boy can't think of what to bring to the celebration. When he finally decides, there's a big surprise in store for everyone!"

Synopsis: Puff, the Magic Dragon is a story about a little boy named Jackie, who is so trapped by his fears he can not communicate with anyone. His doctors and parents had given up all hope when a magical dragon appears and befriends him. The book takes the readers on wonderful adventures as the dragon takes Jackie on a trip to his island called "Honah Lee."

Synopsis: Key Features Description Told in rhyme, this playful picture book tells the story of a mutant mummy bus driver and a menagerie of monster passengers who are startled one Halloween night by someone who boards their bus by mistake: a normal little boy. Told in rhyme, this playful picture book tells the story of a mutant mummy bus driver and a menagerie of monster passengers who are startled one Halloween night by someone who boards their bus by…

Synopsis: Little Critter has few material possessions but learns to be thankful for his very loving family.

Synopsis: Let the Scholastic Bookshelf be your guide through the whole range of your child's experiences--laugh with them, learn with them, read with them! Twelve classic, best-selling titles are available now. Category: Self-esteemLittle Nell's family thinks she's too small to really accomplish anything. But one snowy winter day, while Nell is playing with her forest friends Reindeer, Hare, and Bear Cub, her friends encourage her to build a snowman.…

Synopsis: It all starts with a birthday present Omri doesn't even want -- a small plastic Indian of no use to him at all. But when an old wooden cupboard and a special key bring the unusual toy to life, Omri's Indian becomes his most important secret: precious, dangerous, wonderful, and above all, magical.

Synopsis: For fans of Wrinkle in Time and The School of Good and Evil, the New York Times bestseller The Mark of the Dragonfly is a fast-paced adventure story about a mysterious girl and a fearless boy, set in a magical world that is both exciting and dangerous.    Piper has never seen the Mark of the Dragonfly until she finds the girl amid the wreckage of a caravan in the Meteor Fields.    The girl doesn’t remember a thing about her life, but the…

Synopsis: Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.

Synopsis: When the Germans occupied Poland in World War II, they forced Jews into overcrowded ghettoes. To help her family survive the horrific conditions that followed, eleven-year-old Bronia risked her life, smuggling goods to trade for food. Then came the terrible day that Bronia and her sisters were sent to the Auschwitz II-Birkenau concentration camp, where most inmates were killed. But through courage, luck, and the kindness of a stranger, Bronia…

Synopsis: "This story is true. All the characters are real and were alive during the great manhunt of April 1865. Their words are authentic and come from original sources: letters, manuscripts, trial transcripts, newspapers, government reports, pamphlets, books and other documents. What happened in Washington, D.C., that spring, and in the swamps and rivers, forests and fields of Maryland and Virginia during the next twelve days, is far too incredible to…