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: When Geoffrey Groundhog pops out of his hole to predict the weather, he is blinded by television cameras and lights and is unable to see if he has a shadow. No one in town knows how to proceed, so Geoffrey needs help fast.

Synopsis: A counting book that shows the number of friends doing different activities.

Synopsis: Eagerly awaiting the bus on her first day of school, Tess learns the names of different vehicles from her older friend, Gus.

Synopsis: Do you know your Christmas ABCs?

Synopsis: Discusses the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behaviour of owls, focusing on how they hunt their prey. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

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: Brief text and pictures introduce seeds and how they grow into plants.

Synopsis: Each car on the train has one more zoo animal than the one before, from the first car with an elephant to the last with ten birds.

Synopsis: Make delicious seasonal recipes and fun, simple gifts, explore maps of the night sky, and find out what to look for, season by season, wherever you are in the world. This book is beautifully illustrated and great for after school and winter/summer break projects.

Synopsis: Dot the dalmatian that lives at a firehouse accompanies the firefighters when they rush to a burning house.

Synopsis: This innovative program uses pop-ups, peepholes, and surprises, plus rhyme, rhythm, and repetition to teach students decoding strategies at three different levels.

Synopsis: Guess who's hiding? With a peephole format to keep babies and toddlers engaged, and age-appropriate text introducing simple facts about favorite objects and animals, this new series provides the perfect combination of learning and play for the littlest readers. Lift-the-flap format establishes parent and child interaction Peephole guessing game improves cognitive skills and memory Simple facts encourage early learning and oral skills Board book…

Synopsis: Millions of Americans remember Dick and Jane (and Sally and Spot, too!). Now Dick and Jane and all their pals are back with revised editions of these classic readers for a whole new generation of readers to enjoy! Go Away Spot Dick said, "Down, Spot. I cannot play. Down, Spot, down. Go away, little Spot. Go away and play."

Synopsis: This colorful, photographic first reference book is ideal for children keen to find out about their world. The theme-based pages focus on topics of interest to young children, and each has a range of clear entries and annotation. Each spread has a This is it! section, focusing on the key point or points of that topic. There is also a Can you believe it? section, that will interest those children who are amazed by facts and figures. The…