Synopsis: In the tradition of Clementine and Ramona Quimby, meet Bat. Author Elana K. Arnold returns with another irresistible story of friendship in this widely acclaimed series starring an unforgettable boy on the autism spectrum.For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life is pretty great. He’s the caretaker of the best baby skunk in the world—even Janie, his older sister, is warming up to Thor. When Janie gets a part in the school play and can’t…

Synopsis: Baby Bear asks his parents for all kinds of hugs—wet hugs, dry hugs, fly up to the sky hugs—in search of the best hug of all. The Step into Reading series entices brand-new readers with rhyme, rhythm, and repetition. The type is big, the words are easy, and the art is bright and bold.

Synopsis: The first book in a funny, heartfelt, and irresistible young middle grade series starring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum, from acclaimed author Elana K. Arnold and with illustrations by Charles Santoso.For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life tends to be full of surprises—some of them good, some not so good. Today, though, is a good-surprise day. Bat’s mom, a veterinarian, has brought home a baby skunk, which she needs to…

Synopsis: When Collette's teacher has an accident, her mother becomes the substitute. Collette hates being called teacher's pet and she's embarraassed when her mother starts a fire during a science experiment. It looks like fourth grade is a jinx!

Synopsis: WHAT'S HAPPENED TO DAD? One magical morning, Mikey's dad just isn't his usual self. He doesn't go to work, and he doesn't drive Mikey to school. He's having a dinosaur day! When Dad becomes a dinosaur he gets to play on the playground with Mikey, take a shower in the yard, and have pizza for dinner. He and Mikey have a real blast. But by the end of the day, Mikey wants his old dad back. Then, the next morning, something strange happens -- to…

Synopsis: This powerful and heartwarming picture book about unconditional love is the perfect book to show your loved ones how much you love them, no matter what. Small is a little fox with big feelings. When Small is feeling down, Small asks Large, "If I turned into a bug, would you still love me and give me a hug?" Large's responses to this question and those that follow are nothing but loving and affirming. With a gentle, rhyming read-aloud text…

Synopsis: A gently reassuring story about a mother's unconditional love, "Why Do You Love Me?" is a wonderful read-together book for parents and children that's certain to open the door to discussions about love both as a feeling and a responsibility. Full color.

Synopsis: Amber awakes, ready for a perfect day at the county fair. She, her parents, and her best friend, Justin, and his family are in the Poconos on vacation. She's got it all planned . . . hot dogs, cotton candy, games, and wonderful rides.The morning turns out almost exactly as Amber hoped, but then her mom and dad get into a fight. And a perfect day at the fair turns into just a fair day.

Synopsis: Hilarious notes between a son and his mom show how kid logic can be very persuasive. Alex just has to convince his mom to let him have an iguana, so he puts his arguments in writing. He promises that she won't have to feed it or clean its cage or even see it if she doesn't want to. Of course Mom imagines life with a six-foot-long iguana eating them out of house and home. Alex's reassures her: It takes fifteen years for an iguana to get that big…

Synopsis: A heart-expanding debut that introduces the most charming, mischievous, unforgettable heroine since Scout Finch.Possum Porter has had it with change. First she lost Mama, leaving a hole nothing can fill. And now, instead of trying to return to some kind of normal, Daddy's sending Possum to school. A real school, where you have to wear SHOES. Where some Yankee teacher will try to erase all the useful things Mama taught Possum during their lessons…

Synopsis: After Mama reads them a bedtime story, the five little monkeys continue reading. When Mama hears them laugh at a funny book or scream at a scary book, she reminds them that it is time to sleep.

Synopsis: Froggy has prepared a special Father's Day for his dad. But with Froggy, things never go as planned!