Synopsis: Two teams of bats play an exciting nighttime baseball game.

Synopsis: Ack! It?s time for the show, and A isn?t ready. But then again, Halloween can only start with one letter, no matter how the A-B-Cs normally go! The misbehaving alphabet is back, and there?s no telling who will take the stage next. Z for zombie? P for pirate? Will X think of something good in time? Neon-bright, comically detailed illustrations show a cacophony of costumed letters, each with a mind and personality all its own. Along the bottom,…

Synopsis: Funny monkey Jim Panzee, star of the #1 New York Times bestselling series, tries to show emerging readers how to get rid of a bad mood.Grumpy Monkey Jim Panzee wakes up one morning and decides that it’s time for a new Jim. He asks his jungle friends to get him so mad that he can get rid of all his grumpy feelings. It seems to work until his friend Norman reminds Jim that it’s best just to be himself, grumps and all.Easy-to-read words and…

Synopsis: Parker the T. Rex tries to fit in on a friendly farm, even though there are no jobs that seem suitable for a dinosaur . . . it will take a lot of work--and a lot of laughs--before Parker can find his place in this sweet barnyard tale. A funny read-aloud that's perfect for fans of We Don't Eat Our Classmates and Tiny T. Rex. In order to fit in at the farm, Parker has to pull his weight--but he can't lay eggs or give milk. Maybe the farmer's…

Synopsis: Halloween joins the holidays celebrated in Wendy Watson's lively picture books. Jack-o'lanterns, ghosts, goblins, and a haunted house highlight traditional riddles, rhymes, and a scary story. Once again, Wendy Watson has captured the essence of a traditional American holiday. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: Illus. in color. "An alphabet book with zany drawings and nonsensical verse provides an entertaining way for small children to learn the letters and their sounds."--Booklist.

Synopsis: Rhymes and rebuses show children making breakfast for their mother, complete with flowers and a tray.

Synopsis: In Ladybugs, young readers will learn about the life cycle of a ladybug. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover the fascinating world of this colorful insect. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a ladybug's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about ladybugs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate…

Synopsis: Illus. in full color. A dog and his pet cat share good-night kisses andplayful dreams until morning wakes them, in this bedtime story for youngestbeginning readers.

Synopsis: "A heartwarming, comforting tale of sibling rivalry, loyalty, and lasting love. Blue Kangaroo belongs to Lily, and Lily loves him. Every night he falls asleep in her arms. Then one day, Lily's aunt comes to visit, and she brings Lily a huggable, furry gift. Suddenly Blue Kangaroo finds himself sleeping next to Wild Brown Bear. And soon Lily receives other animals: a yellow cotton rabbit, a wiggly green crocodile, a long-eared owl. . . . The bed…

Synopsis: What can you find on a farm? Let's look in the pond! This title uses a repetitive sentence pattern and strong visual cues to help young readers explore life on a farm. High-frequency and familiar sight words complement the predictable text. Children just learning how to read will love these colorful and engaging nonfiction books.

Synopsis: It's time to read and rhyme! This book introduces young readers to the 'am' word family through a simple rhyming story. Each book features up to 10 words such as 'ham, ' 'ram, ' and 'yam' to reinforce the sound and letter combination. The expertly crafted text uses this rhyming pattern along with strong picture cues to help early readers get the reading practice they nee

Synopsis: "Ducks are found in nearly every country around the world, which means most people can recognize these quacking creatures and their ducklings! While ducklings usually learn to swim only a few days after they've hatched, there's still a lot for them to learn from their mothers before they're ready to go out on their own. Through this book's easy-to-read low-ATOS text, young readers will learn how a duckling goes from downy soft to feathered…

Synopsis: Clever words and vivid illustrations point out the remarkable similarities between animals of today and dinosaurs of yesterday. "Not a scientifically grounded introduction to dinosaurs but instead an imaginative and interesting piece of whimsy."--Booklist

Synopsis: When his father brings him some new word puzzles, Word Bird makes up more words with his friend Hen, and each word that they make up leads them into a new activity.

Synopsis: A reassuring, cheery book about going to the doctor by the highly successful team that gave us I’m a Big Brother and I’m a Big Sister

Synopsis: Amelia's notebooks entertain readers with great stories about the ups and downs of growing up, told from the perspective of an inquisitive, insightful 10-year-old girl. What's more, her witty words and whimsical doodles encourage girls to express their creativity by drawing and writing about their own lives.Amelia escapes a classroom bully when she heads off to Space Camp with her friend Nadia. But she discovers that there are bullies in outer…

Synopsis: When she cannot find her favorite stuffed toy, a young girl asks her mother, father, and older sister for help.

Synopsis: A snowman comes alive as the child building it adds pieces during the first ten days of winter.