Synopsis: Presents a collection of sixteen books that cover a variety of science topics--with a focus on animals--and basic concepts, as well as an activity book that ties an exercise to each volume in the set.

Synopsis: Falling leaves. Dappled apples. Plump pumpkins. Crazy costumes. In this frisky, festive celebration of fall, all the delights of the season are brought exuberantly to life. Jan Carr's inviting poem is perfectly matched by Dorothy Donohue's warm and detailed paper-collage art to create a fall book even the youngest children can enjoy.

Synopsis: "Alborough's simplicity results in another gem." — School Library JournalBobo needs a hug. But his friends don't seem to understand. "Hug," he implores, time and again. Time and again his puzzled pals — from the smallest chameleon to the tallest giraffe — shrug and cuddle with their jungle mothers. As the lonely chimp's plea escalates, his friends grow concerned. Can the elephants lead Bobo to his heart's desire? Jez Alborough, the acclaimed…

Synopsis: EMERGENT READER, WORD COUNT 136

Synopsis: "A crew of animals learns that size is relative in the gleeful, impressively simple romp." — Publishers WeeklyQuick! Everybody Hide! Big Bro's coming! He's rough, he's tough, and he's Really, Really BIG... Well, he's pretty big. Okay, he's a mouse, but if you were a mouse too, well, then, he'd be BIG all right! Jez Alborough, creator of the bestselling Where's My Teddy? and It's the Bear!, sets this slapstick sidesplitter in the jungle, fills it…

Synopsis: From tiny spiders the size of a grain of sand to their larger relatives that are bigger than your hand, this delightful rhyming book introduces children to the world of amazing arachnids. Wonderfully detailed illustrations and a special reference section makes learning about these fascinating creatures easy--and fun. Full color.

Synopsis: A poetic and pictorial portrayal of the lovely things that happen at a brook as a mother deer and two fawns come to drink, fish leap, and sunlight sparkles on the water.

Synopsis: "Get ready for an enchanting collection of stories, starring all the Disney Princesses! Solve a mystery with Rapunzel and the gang from the Snuggly Duckling. Gallop along with Merida after she meets a mystserious horse. Travel to Paris with Tiana as she competes in a global baking contest. Filled with wonder, excitement, and discovery, each princess's tale is royal delight!"--Page [4] of cover.

Synopsis: Part of the History-social science series created to follow the California standards and framework, providing stories of the important people, places, geography, and events which shaped the state of California and the country.

Synopsis: Any child who has ever been teased will love the story of Nell, a sensitive green frog who cries whenever two big bullies call her mean names. But Nell gets some help from a self-assured friend and learns how to stand up for herself. Illustrated in full color.

Synopsis: A blue jay building a nest outside his window prompts John Berendt to find his camera and record the familiar, yet always fascinating sequence of events that will unfold, from eggs being laid to chicks emerging and trying to fly. Children and adults alike will be astonished at the adventurous spirit of one particularly curious young blue jay as he ventures into the world. The author of the best-selling Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil…

Synopsis: Part of the History-social science series created to follow the California standards and framework, providing stories of the important people, places, geography, and events which shaped the state of California and the country.

Synopsis: While attending a St. Patrick's Day parade, Mike, Matt, and the other young ants pursue a mischievous ant leprechaun convinced that he will bring them good luck.

Synopsis: A lion cub's roar frightens away other colorful animals, from one red monkey to eight brown gazelles, that he wants to come play with him--until he encounters nine other lion cubs.

Synopsis: Various jungle animals decide to go swimming, until the crocodile jumps in; the others then leave.

Synopsis: Describes a set of objects that a group of children pack into a bag prior to a trip to a baseball game.

Synopsis: Six sheep, one by one, frolic in the snow and five wind up in a snowbank; the sixth sheep shovels them out.