Synopsis: Sam has the best seat in second grade—right next to George Washington, the class pet! Sam brings his hamster buddy on the class field trip to the science museum…but disaster strikes when George jumps from Sam’s pocket into the museum’s Hamster Habitat.“Carter’s expressive watercolor illustrations help bring the kids in room 75 and their furry pet to life,” commented Kirkus.The Best Seat in Second Grade is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for…

Synopsis: When cold-blooded Croc attacks with his army of snakes and alligators, it's up to Batman and the DC Super Friends to stop this reptile ruffian's sinister scheme. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 leveled reader that features action-packed comic book-style panels!

Synopsis: On her next adventure, Otter--the irrepressible character sure to be adored by fans of Llama Llama--tries to choose the perfect pet for her and Teddy. Otter: What Pet Is Best is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child. Read about more of Otter's adventures in I Am Otter, Otter in Space, Otter Goes to School, Otter Loves Halloween!, Otter Loves Easter!, Otter: Oh No, Bath Time!, Otter: The Best Job…

Synopsis: In this delightful Step 2, Honey Bunny Funnybunny likes Eddy Bear, but he never notices her. She wears her prettiest dress, tries to play ball with him, and even makes him a valentine–all to no avail. But Honey Bunny’s questions are answered and her heart mended in a surprise ending sure to please kids and parents alike.

Synopsis: New York Times #1 Bestseller!New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes us on a St. Patrick's Day adventure with Pete the Cat as Pete discovers how lucky he actually is!It's St. Patrick's Day, and it's also the grand opening of Pete the Cat's leprechaun catching business. Pete gears up to trap a leprechaun for his friends! But catching a leprechaun is never easy—especially if it’s Clover, who's full of tricks.Will luck be on…

Synopsis: A New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat holiday picture book!Spend the holidays with your favorite blue cat! In this rockin' spin on the traditional tale The Night Before Christmas, Pete the Cat proves that giving your all in the spirit of Christmas is the totally groovy thing to do.The fun never stops—don’t miss Pete’s other spin on a holiday classic, Pete the Cat’s 12 Groovy Days of Christmas.Don't miss Pete's other adventures, including…

Synopsis: New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings Pete the Cat fans some fun in the sun! Pete the Cat is one groovy cat at finding shells and building sand castles at the beach. But when it gets too hot, there’s only one way to cool off—jump into the ocean! Except Pete might be a scaredy-cat when it comes to the water.Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a…

Synopsis: Play your way into reading in this delightful ABC lift-the-flap adventure starring everyone’s favorite yellow puppy!

Synopsis: Woof, woof! Sshhh! Biscuit wants to meet the new baby. But the baby is sleeping, and Biscuit must be patient -- and quiet! It's not easy having to wait, but at last the curious puppy gets to meet the baby, and make a brand-new friend!

Synopsis: The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it's a melting pot where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when optimistic Officer Judy Hopps arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn't so easy. Determined to prove herself, she…

Synopsis: This Toy Story 4 deluxe Step into Reading is based on the exciting new Disney/Pixar movie hitting theaters June 21, 2019! Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 4 opens a new chapter in the lives of Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of the Toy Story gang. Directed by Josh Cooley (Riley's First Date?) and produced by Jonas Rivera (Inside Out and Up) and Mark Nielsen (associate producer for Inside Out), Toy Story 4 opens in theaters on June 21, 2019. Step 2…

Synopsis: This Fancy Nancy I Can Read story from the beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser will entertain beginning readers—even on a rainy, gloomy day!After a gloomy, gray week stuck inside at school, Nancy comes up with a great idea to cheer up her friends. Ms. Glass's classroom will celebrate a new holiday—Fancy Day! Everyone gets into the swing of things, practicing their manners and…

Synopsis: This inspired look at what the Kapok tree means to the creatures that live in it--and what rain forests mean to the world's ecology--was at the forefront of the ecological movement ten years ago and continues to resonate profoundly with children everywhere. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: It's summer, and the sun shines longer each day. Sometimes it storms. But do you know what happens during a storm? Or what animals do during summer? What fun can you have out in the hot summer sun?

Synopsis: Ahoy, mateys! Pirate Pete and his trusty parrot are back for a rollicking good time on the high seas.Yo-ho-ho! I wish I’d a ship,To sail to islands yonder,I’d do anything for this wish,Who could grant it, I wonder?What’s a pirate without his trusty ship? A sea-fairy promises Pete a ship of his own if he can return the Sea-Fairy Sapphire to the sea. The only problem is that the sapphire is on Thunder Island—and it isn’t alone!Pete must face…

Synopsis: Pitch, the Nightmare King, is back—but so are the Guardians. And this time, there's a new Guardian in town. Toothiana, Queen of the Tooth Fairy Armies, is famous for swiping baby teeth in exchange for coins and other small gifts...but there's a whole lot more to her than that. She's fierce and fast and has the uncanny ability to multiply herself into many tiny selves. (How did you think she got to all those pillows each night?) And all those…

Synopsis: To thank Miss Eula for her wonderful Sunday chicken dinners, three children sell decorated eggs to buy her a beautiful Easter hat.

Synopsis: Cause some mischief with troublemakers Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, now written with young readers in mind! Young Tom Sawyer lives on the Mississippi River with his Aunt Polly and her nosy cat. He loves jam, and he hates to wear shoes. He'd rather become a pirate than go to school--and he knows exactly what he'd do with pirate gold if he ever found some! Join Tom on adventure after adventure as he makes friends,…

Synopsis: Pitch, the Nightmare King is back - but so are the Guardians. And this time, there's a new Guardian in town. Toothiana, Queen of the Tooth Fairy Armies, is famous for swiping baby teeth in exchange for coins and other small gifts ... but there's a whole lot more to her than that. She's fierce and fast and has the uncanny ability to multiply herself into many tiny selves. (How did you think she got to all those pillows each night?) And all those…