Synopsis: Angelina's excitement at having a role in a grown-up' musical turns to jealousy when Cousin Henry gets all the attention. But she demonstrates her fondness for him when a crisis occurs on opening night.

Synopsis: In this brand-new book, Angelina begs her mom for a pet! Mrs. Mouseling agrees, so Angelina decides to take care of a neighbor's pet as a test run. Will Angelina handle the pressure, or will her dreams of pet ownership be dashed? This $4.99 book also comes with a sheet of themed stickers.

Synopsis: Howl like a wolf pup! March like a penguin! With this fetching and innovative alphabet book, children can imitate twenty-six different animals as they box, leap, and stretch their way from A to Z. Sparkling photographic montages pair human children and wild creatures in powerful, energetic poses, while easy-to-chant verses explain the behaviors shown in each picture. An action-rhyme book with a difference, this is a spontaneous celebration of…

Synopsis: A breakthrough nature series to delight--and educate--even the youngest explorers. Each book features scientifically accurate, thoroughly up-to-date information written specifically by children's writers. In Animal Babies, young readers are giving a fascinating look at a dozen new-born animals, from baby rabbits to ostrich fledglings. Full color.

Synopsis: Introduces baby animals through photographs and text that describe one animal for each letter of the alphabet.

Synopsis: Animal Babies in Rainforests, by the Editors of Kingfisher, focuses on animals living in the leafy corners of the world. From tapirs and lemurs to gorillas and jaguars, the creatures of the rainforest will tempt children to learn about a fast-disappearing habitat.

Synopsis: Animal Babies in Grasslands shows mammals living in this lush and green habitat. From inquisitive prairie dogs to big-eared elephants, the charming images and clear text will engage children's interest immediately.

Synopsis: Boomer's ready for his morning walk. Here's his leash. There's the door. But try as he might, he can't get anyone to pay attention to him. The humans in the house don't rush out the door after breakfast as they normally do. And, most confusing of all, strangers arrive to pack all the things in Boomer's house into boxes. There's definitely something unusual going on. The simple text and heartwarming pictures charmingly depict Boomer's confusion,…

Synopsis: Boomer is distressed by the special treatment given to the new puppy in his household and feels that he is no longer top dog, but then he finds that the recent arrival can be a friend and playmate.

Synopsis: Don't let that frilly pink dress fool you. Bootsie Barker is one tough cookie, and she makes life miserable for another little girl whose mother said she has to learn to get along with all kinds of people. Any child who has ever been tormented by someone bigger, older, or meaner will recognize the shadow of Bootsie-the-terror and thrill to the underdog's toothsome victory. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: The story of Boris Beaver who assisted his father and mother in the building of a dam.

Synopsis: "Max the puppy has fallen in love. From the moment Emi walks into the shelter with her long black hair and bright smile, he knows she's meant to be his forever person. Emi's family has just moved to Maine from Japan, and he can tell that she is in desperate need of a friend like Max. After Emi adopts him, Max goes to live with her high up on a mountain homestead where he explores his new world and spends his days annoying the other family pet, a…

Synopsis: Key Features Description The ancient Chinese thought they were magical dragons. Some old-time scientists thought that because they were so big, all they could do was float in water. Boy, were they wrong! Even today, once-common notions about dinosaurs are being revised as new discoveries are made. This lively book about the perennially popular subject of dinosaurs offers fascinating insight into how certain theories were formed, and then how…

Synopsis: The city of Metropolis shivers when it feels Mr. Freeze's icy touch. But never fear: BATMAN, SUPERMAN, and the rest of the DC Super Friends will melt this coldhearted villain's frosty plans! This Step 2 Step into Reading book is easy--and fun--for boys ages 4 to 7 to read.

Synopsis: A true story of a blind dog who rescued a child from drowning.

Synopsis: Frances is a fussy eater. In fact, the only thing she likes is bread and jam. She won't touch her squishy soft-boiled egg. She trades away her chicken-salad sandwich at lunch. She turns up her nose at boring veal cutlets. Unless Mother can come up with a plan, Frances just might go on eating bread and jam forever!

Synopsis: A young girl and her teacher correspond about the whale she has discovered in her pond.