Synopsis: Not since Goodnight Moon have the rhythms of bedtime been so well played as in this enchanting picture book. Instead of counting sheep, an insomniac little bear sends himself to sleep by contemplating the nighttime world from the bedroom window, remembering the day's adventures and planning for tomorrow's. At the back of the book, waiting to be discovered, is a special magic letter that has materialized out of the story, for each reader to color…

Synopsis: Despite the laughter of his friend Spikey, Little Dinosaur finds that his summer preparations for school pay off when the time comes to go to school.

Synopsis: Will Christie never ran away from trouble. He dove right into it. When the Mary E Mine collapses, leaving 28 men dead, he is sent to find out why . . . and runs up against greedy mine owners and corrupt politicians. But Will Christie will stop at nothing for justice . . . or revenge.

Synopsis: Photographs by Larry Allan You spot a large, dog-like shadow keeping its distance from you as you walk through a northern forest or across an open tundra. If this forest phantom runs with its tail straight out behind it, you know you have seen a wolf. It might be called a gray wolf, timber wolf, tundra wolf, arctic wolf, or Mexican wolf, but they all belong to the same species -- Canis lupis. Despite misleading rumors and exaggerations about the…

Synopsis: OF COURSE you think Cinderella was the sweetest belle of the ball. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you...

Synopsis: Kip the Cave Boy and Paleowolf each face hunger and danger on a journey in Paleolithic times; when they decide to join forces and help one another, Paleowolf becomes the first dog.

Synopsis: “In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines the smallest one was Madeline.”     Nothing frightens Madeline—not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, and wonderful, whimsical drawings of Paris, the Madeline stories are true classics that continue to charm readers even after 75 years!Pepito has moved to England. To help celebrate his birthday, Miss…

Synopsis: Celebrate the history, cultures, and traditions of over 12 Native American peoples! This classic, easy-to-read picture book is the perfect introduction to the first Americans, including the Seminole, Iroquois, Sioux, Hopi, and many more.

Synopsis: From the #1 New York Times bestselling team Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond, this is a gift edition of the award-winning book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, one of the most beloved children's books of all time. This special edition comes with bonus stickers, gift tags, and a fun game!This book is a great first introduction to Mouse, the star of the If You Give series and a perennial favorite among children. And with its spare, rhythmic text and…

Synopsis: Frogs, fish, a turtle, and other creatures who live in or around a river express their need for the river, making a plea for protecting this natural resource.

Synopsis: Houghton Mifflin Invitations to Literature: Read Little Big Book Level K Sheep In Jeep (Invitations to Lit 1996)

Synopsis: The stars of the Big Dipper have led a runaway slave family to Deacon Fuller's house, a stop on the underground railroad. Will Tommy Fuller be able to hide the runaways from a search party -- or will the secret passengers be discovered and their hope for freedom destroyed?

Synopsis: Ellen and Robert leave Fuzzy Rabbit under the tree on Christmas Eve and he is thus on hand to save the holiday when Santa falls asleep in their sitting room.

Synopsis: 1996, Houghton Mifflin edition, Paperback. This edition includes LITTLE BIG BOOK PLUS. In the same book...A song, a recipe, and more cookies to share with your friends! The Doorbell Rang story, Peanut Butter Cookies, a recipe, A Fair Share, a math activity, What Else Can You Share, a photo essay, C is for Cookie, a Sesame Street song.

Synopsis: When Little Critter wants a new skateboard, Dad tells him that he needs to save his own money to buy it. Little Critter tries his very best, but soon finds that saving enough for what he wants isn't so easy.