Synopsis: At first light the finchesare flitting about the treesFlitteringflutteringflitpurple finchesflitFlutteringflitteringflypainted finchesfly.In this companion volume to Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices, the winner of the 1989 Newbery Medal, Paul Fleischman celebrates the sound, the sense, the essence of birds. Written to be spoken aloud by two voices, sometimes alternating, sometimes simultaneous, these poems perfectly capture the beauty of birds…

Synopsis: Immediately following the Avatar's adventures chronicled in The Promise, this remarkable omnibus that collects parts 1-3 of The Search, from Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko! For years, fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra have burned with one question--what happened to Fire Lord Zuko's mother? Finding a clue at last, Zuko enlists the aid of Team Avatar--and the most unlikely ally of all--to…

Synopsis: Many different types of wildlife live in and around a tree that is their home, from chipmunks and woodpeckers to ants and spiders.

Synopsis: When a studious polar bear meets an inquisitive goose, they learn to be friends.

Synopsis: When Tyler is teased by the other boys, his good friend, Danae, encourages him to give the boys A Bug and a Wish. When Tyler finds a ladybug and a dandelion seed, he is convinced that this is what Danae means. As his friend helps him learn the true meaning of her advice, Tyler soon discovers the solution to his problem. Karen Scheuer is a wife, mother, and teacher. She lives and works in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and has been married to her…

Synopsis: Welcome to the ice house?where through the long winter night of the Arctic prowl all kinds of animals?the fox looking for lemmings, the howling wolf pack on the trail of snowshoe hare, the lynx, the polar bear, and a thundering herd of moose. Beyond the ice, in a blue-black sea, swim seals, herds of walrus, and killer whales on the hunt. Then, suddenly, spring and summer return together in a burst of color as poppies and lupines bloom where once…

Synopsis: Describes the parental behavior of Emperor penguins, focusing on how the male keeps the egg warm until it hatches and how the parents care for the chick after it is born.

Synopsis: Green Puppy has to go to the dentist for the first time, and she's feeling nervous. Blue is there to tell her friend not to worry. By playing dentist office, Blue shows her friend that there's nothing scary about a trip to the dentist...in fact, it's a lot of fun! This first experience story is perfect for Blue's preschool fans.

Synopsis: With a little bit of "Moose Magic," going to the dentist can be fun! When Lily Leopard, Simon Squirrel, and Benjamin Bunny have a loose tooth, they go to Dr. Moose. The dentist gets rid of the patients' loose teeth with such "Moose Magic" techniques as wiggling, pushing and pulling, and giving a patient a crunchy carrot to eat. Benjamin Bunny won't have to worry about his loose tooth when carrot season arrives, and kids will get the idea that…

Synopsis: Smelly Bill is back, and he's as SMELLY as ever... but now he's in love! Can Bill win the affections of a perfectly preened pup without cleaning up his act?

Synopsis: While his mother is looking for food and his father is tending their egg, a young penguin named Milo is charged with delivering the mail, not knowing that he is about to make a very special delivery.

Synopsis: What's special about February 2nd? It's Groundhog Day--the latest occasion to be celebrated in Natasha Wing's best-selling series.The anticipation is building: Will the groundhog see his shadow? Will there be six more weeks of winter? Get ready for this festive occasion with the countdown to Groundhog Day in this fun, rhyming story told in the style of Clement C. Moore's holiday poem.

Synopsis: It's hip to be square-and that's why The Legend of Spookley has sold more than 100,000 copies so far! And now it comes with a free CD. Spookley was different. He was odd, he was rare. Spookley the pumpkin wasn't round- he was...square! A very unique pumpkin delivers a special message of tolerance and self-acceptance that's just right for Halloween...and every day of the year. Plus, the book comes with a FREE CD that features the famous Bobby…

Synopsis: The students in Mrs. Madoff's class keep track of the days they have been in school, marking each interval of ten, until they reach 100 days.

Synopsis: These longtime favorite collections are now available in Spanish! The stories in these volumes will scare readers' socks off with their detailed, intense prose. Great for read alouds, these popular books will stimulate and frighten young minds.

Synopsis: "Once upon a time in a cornfield there lived a scarecrow and his scarecrow wife and their little scarecrow boy." So begins Margaret Wise Brown's long lost treasure about a little scarecrow boy and the lessons he learns from his scarecrow father every day of the world, until the time he decides to test his knowledge and himself. Published here for the first time as a picture book, The Little Scarecrow Boy is a timeless story about the things…

Synopsis: Who is this kid with the funny name? Well, that depends on who you ask. Everybody who knows Melvin—his mom, his dad, his best friend Jimmy, his dog—even Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, and the big ugly monster with three eyes who lives in his closet have a different opinion. This original and riotous picture book has a lot to say—not only about Melvin, but also about perspective, point of view, and a six-and-a-half-year-old's place in the world.

Synopsis: Laura Malone Elliott and Lynn Munsinger have created another holiday story about the lovable characters from A String of Hearts. Perfect for a teacher's classroom or a child's home bookshelf, Thanksgiving Day Thanks tells the story of Sam trying to figure out what he's thankful for.Sam also works on a special project to share at the Thanksgiving feast—his own version of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! Parents and teachers will find…

Synopsis: All aboard the Turkey Train!When Betty, Bill, and Jane take the Turkey Train to Maine, getting there is half the fun! Join the ride: Adventure awaits before you even reach your destination. From playing games and puzzles to singing and dancing with rock and rollers, the turkey passengers have a great time. When the train reaches a winter wonderland in Maine, turkeys gobble up the opportunity by skiing, skating, and throwing snowballs at each…

Synopsis: The perfect book for fall! What happens when a town has an accidental abundance of pumpkins? What do José and his well-intentioned brothers do with a mountain of pumpkins? An EXPLOSION of pumpkins? Step into Pumpkin Town and see! As a teacher, Katie McKy saw many children make mistakes. She also saw many children want to make their wrongs right. As a gardener, Katie once planted too many pumpkin seeds. She was that a good thing can be a bad…