Synopsis: Join Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie as he decorates all the pumpkins in the patch!

Synopsis: With his hilarious wordplay and zany humor, Fred Gwynne keeps children of all ages in stitches!

Synopsis: "Katya the tiger wakes up early in the morning, before her three cubs, to look for food. Follow Katya as she springs into action, ready to catch a meal only to find herself unexpectedly landing in water. Katya has a busy morning before returning to her den--Jacket.

Synopsis: From the beloved bestselling creator of The Dot and our own Happy Dreamer. An inspiring story about the transformative and profound power of words.Some people collect stamps.Some people collect coins.Some people collect art.And Jerome?Jerome collected words . . . The Spanish edition of The Word Collector! In this extraordinary tale from Peter H. Reynolds, Jerome discovers the magic of the words all around him -- short and sweet words, two-…

Synopsis: Back in 1957, Theodor Geisel responded to an article in "Life" magazine that lamented the use of boring reading primers in schools. Using the pseudonym of "Dr. Seuss" (Seuss was Geisel's middle name) and only 223 words, Geisel created a replacement for those dull primers: "The Cat in the Hat." The instant success of the book prompted Geisel and his wife to found Beginner Books, and Geisel wrote 44 books in this series. These affordable hardcover…

Synopsis: Don't miss the first and bestselling book in the beloved Pete the Cat series!Pete the Cat goes walking down the street wearing his brand-new white shoes. Along the way, his shoes change from white to red to blue to brown to WET as he steps in piles of strawberries, blueberries, and other big messes!But no matter what color his shoes are, Pete keeps movin' and groovin' and singing his song...because it's all good. Pete the Cat: I Love My White…

Synopsis: In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers

Synopsis: THE BESTSELLING KIDS PICTURE BOOK: Calm first day of school anxiety with this classic back to school book that reminds students K-3 that everyone gets the jitters!Includes a Certificate of Courage for First Day Completion and a First Day Memories Sheet!Ink-and-watercolor illustrations and a “funny and insightful” story make this a teacher-approved classroom read aloud (Booklist)!Sarah Jane Hartwell has that sinking feeling in the pit of her…

Synopsis: Be yourself like Molly Lou Melon no matter what a bully may do!Molly Lou Melon is short and clumsy, has buck teeth, and has a voice that sounds like a bullfrog being squeezed by a boa constrictor. She doesn't mind. Her grandmother has always told her to walk proud, smile big, and sing loud, and she takes that advice to heart.But then Molly Lou has to start in a new school. A horrible bully picks on her on the very first day, but Molly Lou Melon…

Synopsis: Kitten has lost her purr, and her mother can't convince her it will come back. The little cat sets off in search of her missing sound and stirs up a critter cacophony: dog woofs, cow moos, duck quacks, but no purr. As she cuddles near her mom for a snug night's sleep, a contented kitten discovers where her purr was hiding all along. Color illustrations.

Synopsis: This is a miniature, unjacketed hardcover edition of Eric Carle's classic story of persistence. "A beautifully executed work for the very young that satisfies the needs of both visually handicapped and sighted children without losing its artistic integrity." -The Horn Book, starred review. "Both sighted and blind children will follow the action with ease . . . Visually and verbally, this is a winner." -Booklist, starred review.

Synopsis: The Things I Love About Me empowers children to recognize their strengths, quirks, and uniqueness with pride. Promoting positive self-image and emotional confidence, this title nurtures self-esteem and encourages children to celebrate what makes them who they are. A perfect companion to When I'm Feeling Proud, it supports emotional growth by helping young readers see themselves through a loving, affirming lens.

Synopsis: The Things I Love About School shows children the positive aspects of learning, making friends, and being part of a school community. It supports transition into early education settings by promoting confidence and curiosity--essential qualities for a successful start to school life. This book pairs naturally with When I'm Feeling Nervous, providing reassurance and encouragement for new beginnings.

Synopsis: Follow the line that runs through this picture book and turns itself into all kinds of things: the waves above an octopus, the veins in a leaf, the wrappings curling around a mummy, and the trapping threads of a spiderweb. Candace Whitman's catchy rhyming text is brought to life by a host of creepy critters from first-time illustrator Steve Wilson.

Synopsis: Using big illustrated tabs at the edge of the book, the tiniest Thomas & Friends fans can flip to any page and find bright, bold illustrations of their favorite characters.

Synopsis: Baby Fun books combine rhyming verse and simple pictures to keep even the newest minds occupied. Familiar text and bright, fresh designs spark baby's intellectual development during reading time and create an important bonding opportunity.

Synopsis: Kindergarten has never been funnier with the launch of this new, strong-willed character, in the style of Ladybug Girl, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, and Bread and Jam for Frances. Amanda Panda has BIG ideas for her first day of school. But when things don't go according to plan, and when a pesky girl in a pink bow decides to be her best friend, she walks out on kindergarten and joins her brother in second grade. It takes an unlikely partner to…

Synopsis: This engaging picture book celebrates the uniqueness and diversity of families—and no matter how different they may seem, the love that is shared is all the same. Every family is unique and special. Some families are made up of many people, and some are much smaller. Sometimes family members look like each other, and sometimes they don’t! From busy mornings before school to special times spent together, families engage in many similar activities…