Synopsis: Mittens is a small kitten in a big, new house. Everything seems loud and unfamiliar and scary. The little kitten wants a special place all his own. Can a new friend help him find one?The satisfying story of an adorable kitten's search for security and his discovery of a new friend is perfect for children who, like Mittens, are ready to take their first steps on a new journey: reading.Mittens is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s…

Synopsis: Text and pictures present the names of families of different kinds of animals.

Synopsis: Thomas often sees his young friends standing by the stream fishing. It looks like so much fun that Thomas wants to go fishing too. One day, he runs out of steam and his driver fills his boiler from the stream. And soon, Thomas’ boiler is what the driver is fishing in! In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small, blue, wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, the Reverend W Awdry, made up to accompany this…

Synopsis: One morning Hen wakes up and finds a gigantic egg in her nest. Whose egg can it be? Here's a hint, Hen--it doesn't belong to that wily Fox! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text are employed with some decodable words and sight words.

Synopsis: When Wilma the witch leaves her pet rat and fat cat at home alone, they get into all kinds of silly trouble. The fat cat takes the rat's place on top of the mat and won't get off. The rat and his friends, a bat and a hat, try their hardest to get the fat cat to move--but to no avail. Only Wilma can sort out their disagreement in this hilarious story. Full color.

Synopsis: Jack and Annie travel back in time to medieval England for an adventure inside a storybook castle, from feasting hall to dreadful dungeon. With humor and magic, this critically acclaimed author brings history to life in this First Stepping Stone book

Synopsis: Little Bunny can sense something new in the air, and it smells like sunshine and warm breezes. "It smells like Easter!" his friends tell him. But Little Bunny wonders: what is Easter? So he sets out through the forest on an early spring day to find out... This sweet, simple story by Dori Chaconas conveys the spirit of the season through nature, while Margie Moore's gentle, detailed watercolors reveal the new life of springtime.

Synopsis: A child makes, sends, and--best of all--receives valentine's in this 8x8 holiday paperback.Valentines, valentines, big ones and small--I love making valentines. I love it all!Ribbons, glitter, lace, and paste are all fun things to use when creating special Valentine's Day cards. Young children will enjoy reading this sweet rhyming story, narrated by a young child who loves to make cards and give them to family, friends, and classmates. But the…

Synopsis: When a moose gives a Bingle Bug a ride on his horns, he unwillingly becomes host to a large number of freeloading pests.

Synopsis: New big books to share with a group! Big books are ideal for use with a large group—they are oversized at 14-1/2 x 18 inches. A perfect way to enjoy Holt favorites with many children at once!Here Are My Hands features children of many different backgrounds and invites young readers to respond creatively as they learn the parts of the body.Also available in big book format:The Colors of UsBy Karen KatzIn the Small, Small PondBy Denise…

Synopsis: Two young sledders bundle into their winter clothes and go down a snowy hill in a wild, whirling ride.

Synopsis: The hilarious, colorful #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon that every kid wants! Gift a copy to someone you love today. Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit! Beige Crayon is tired of playing second fiddle to Brown Crayon. Black wants to be used for more than just outlining. Blue needs a break from coloring all those…

Synopsis: Help your child understand that they have the power to make others feel seen, included, and loved—with every kind choice they make.What Does It Mean to Be Kind? isn't just a story, it's a spark. With simple, powerful moments and vibrant illustrations, this award-winning picture book helps children understand that even the smallest acts of kindness can lead to big changes in their world.When a young girl chooses to welcome the new student in…

Synopsis: Tell your own story with a little help from Dr. Seuss in this DIY dream activity book that's all about YOU! A perfect gift to celebrate a new school year, birthdays, milestones and all the amazing things YOU accomplish! How tall are YOU? How many teeth do YOU have? Where do YOU live? What do YOU like to eat? Kids will answer these questions and more, celebrating their unique selves while creating their very own biographies in this classic…

Synopsis: An acrobatic act begins with one bear on a unicycle and ends with twenty-one bears and sixteen wheels flying through the air.

Synopsis: Acclaimed picture-book creators Hutchins and McDonald Denton explain units of time in imaginative terms children can understand: a second lasts as long as a hiccup; a week is seven sleeps; and a year is the time it takes to grow into new shoes.

Synopsis: A literal-minded housekeeper causes chaos in the Rogers household when she attempts to make sense of some instructions.

Synopsis: The activities of ten Pilgrims and ten Wampanoag Indian children as they prepare for a splendid harvest feast at Plimoth (now Plymouth Plantation) are described using the familiar childhood rhyme. Illustrations.

Synopsis: Moose thinks he has all his Christmas preparations taken care of, but at the last minute he must come up with a substitute for the Christmas tree.