Synopsis: When the Halloween Witch opens a magical portal and lets in all the Halloween creatures, the Catch Club Kids set up a trap to catch the creatures and send them back.

Synopsis: Best Children's Books of the Year 2013, Bank Street CollegeAmerican Association of University Women Award for Juvenile Literature, 2013 NomineeA fun trip to the pumpkin patch that includes counting, grouping, and more.Fall has come, and what better way to celebrate than a field trip to the pumpkin patch! From 20 name tags on coats all the way down to 1 last pumpkin song, the class counts everything in sight! Follow along in this sweet, rhyming…

Synopsis: The magic and wonder of winter’s first snowfall is perfectly captured in Ezra Jack Keat’s Caldecott Medal-winning picture book. Young readers can enjoy this celebrated classic as a full-sized board book, perfect for read-alouds of all kinds and a great gift for the holiday season.In 1962, a little boy named Peter put on his snowsuit and stepped out of his house and into the hearts of millions of readers. Universal in its appeal, this story…

Synopsis: Animal parents share some of the ways that they love their children unconditionally.

Synopsis: "Jim Panzee goes to a sleepover where he wants to stay up all night long to do fun activities. But one by one his friends fall asleep. How long will Jim be able to stay awake?"--

Synopsis: "A go-cart contest inspires imagination to take flight in this sublime celebration of creative spirit. It's time for this year's Going Places contest! Time to build a go-cart, race it - and win. Each kid grabs an identical kit, and scrambles to build. Everyone but Maya. She sure doesn't seem to be in a hurry ... and that sure doesn't look like anybody else's go-cart! But who said it had to be a go-cart? And who said there's only one way to cross…

Synopsis: Ben loves to hear the Zig Zag Club musicians play, filling the air with the sounds and rhythms of jazz. And when he hears them, he plays along on a trumpet that nobody else can see--except one man, who opens the door to his dream".T he most surprising and original picture book of the season".--The New York Times Book Review. Caldecott Honor Book; ALA Notable Children's Book; Reading Rainbow selection.

Synopsis: Introduces the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Synopsis: Key Features Description Because of an acorn, a tree grows, a bird nests, a seed becomes a flower. Enchanting die-cuts illustrate the vital connections between the layers of an ecosystem in this magical book. Wander down the forest path to learn how every tree, flower, plant, and animal connect to one another in spiraling circles of life. An acorn is just the beginning. Because of an acorn, a tree grows, a bird nests, a seed becomes a flower.…

Synopsis: Remember Molly Vera Thompson, the six-year-old who wouldn't shut up in "The Kid in the Red Jacket"? Meet Molly's clone, Junie B., who tells in her own words the hilarious story of how she gets locked in school after her first day in kindergarten. This first-chapter book is easy-to-read and set in large type to make reading comfortable for the younger set. Full color.

Synopsis: The usually compatible Brother and Sister Bear are fighting--all day long! Mama Bear helps them realize that everyone argues once in a while, even with loved ones.--The Reading Teacher. IRA Children's Choice.

Synopsis: Introduces readers to lizards, looking at what they have in common, as well as some of the special traits and abilities that individual species have.

Synopsis: Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior of different kinds of penguins.

Synopsis: I went walking. What did you see? I saw a black cat Looking at me. So begins a young boy's exciting adventure with a menagerie of colourful animals. And by the end of his walk, he has a zany parade following him. Julie Vivas's whimsical paintings lend humour to Sue Machin's simple story. Children will enjoy identifying the animals and colours, and reciting the rhythmical text over and over.

Synopsis: "Drip drop splash went the rain all day." The rain formed a puddle. . .and became a pond. . .and spilled over into a lake. . .and grew larger and larger until it joined with a river and travelled out to sea.With this classic picture book, young readers can follow the course of a heavy rain as it drenches people and animals and changes the landscape below. With its poetic text and lovely, detailed illustrations, Rain Drop Splash is a delight to…

Synopsis: Little Teeka thought she had to be firm with the reindeer to get them ready for Santa's important flight, but when her bossy yelling only got their antlers tangled up, she knew she had to try something different. "Beautifully conceived and finely wrought". -- "Booklist" (starred review) "Brett's precise, glowing illustrations, drawing on Swedish folk art, make this a beguiling Advent calendar of a book". -- "Kirkus Reviews" "[A] sweet Christmas…

Synopsis: The relatives' station wagon: it smelled like a real car, looked like a rainbow, and was roomy enough for a crowd.Lucky! Because a big crowd in all shapes and sizes piled into that old wagon at four o'clock one summer morning and piled out of it the next day at their relatives' place on the north side of the mountains. All in good moods.The visitors settled in everywhere throughout the house, laughing and making music and hugging everyone from…

Synopsis: Caldecott Honor artist David Shannon captures the chaos that follows an unexpected downpour in this engaging story.Once upon a sunny day, the sky clouded over, and the rain came down. The chickens squawked, the dog barked, the baby cried, the traffic snarled, the groceries fell, the people bickered, and still, the rain came down.In pictures full of wit and good-natured humor, Caldecott Honor artist David Shannon captures the chaos that follows…