Synopsis: Although the teachers, the principal, and parents say The Test is not important, their actions tell another story.

Synopsis: Penny's excitement over the start of first grade turns to sadness when she and her best friend are placed different classrooms, but they make the best of it--and some new friends--in this poem based on "The Night Before Christmas."

Synopsis: A cumulative rhyme about a teacher's day, from the time the students rush in and drop their lunches, spill the ant farm, and let loose a snake until they file out and head for home.

Synopsis: Skippyjon Jones, a Siamese cat with an overactive imagination, would rather be El Skippito, his Zorro-like, Chihuahua alter ego.

Synopsis: Oh, Jane.  Oh, Father.  Who can come? Who can come and help me?

Synopsis: You'll love revisiting a fond part of your childhood when sharing these classic Dick and Jane books with your students. With innocent entertaining exploits and simple repetitive declarations, these charming characters helped millions of Americans learn to read. Now they are available for a whole new generation!

Synopsis: Oh, Dick.  Oh, Jane.  See, see.  Sally can work.

Synopsis: "Long Tom is supposed to watch corn, but after a while, he learns that it isn't fun to be all alone." -- Publisher's website.

Synopsis: Old Mother Rabbit lives with her 26 children in a comfortable old shoe.Each of her bunnies has a different spot to sleep. Number I is named Abel.He sleeps on the table. Number 7 is Gretel -- she dozes in a Kettle.From Abel to Zed, as each of these adorable bunnies drifts off to sleep, they help teach letters and numbers. Finally, it's Old Mother Rabbit's turnto sleep. But will her bunnies stay under their covers?

Synopsis: A young player steps up to bat at a crucial point in a baseball game and succeeds in making the play that wins the game.

Synopsis: Available for the first time in paperback, this charming favorite in Asch's popular Bear series has won the hearts of children and adults alike. Innocent, warm and captivating, it tells the simple story of Bear's wish to dance with the moon.

Synopsis: Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Synopsis: Answers such questions as: What is a hurricane? Where does it come from and how does it form? and How do you keep your family safe from a barreling storm?

Synopsis: "Two lion cubs open their eyes for the very first time. See how the mother lion takes care of them. Find out about their life as they grow up on the African plains."--Cover [p.4].

Synopsis: The barnyard rooster crows and Jack wakes up -- hungry, of course! What does he want for breakfast? A big pancake! But first, Jack's mother needs flour from the mill, an egg from the black hen, milk from the spotted cow, butter churned from fresh cream, and firewood for the stove. Will Jack ever get his pancake? With his trademark vibrant collage illustrations and a lively text, Eric Carle has created a mouthwatering tale for young readers.

Synopsis: "Milton and Marvin agree that to get valentines, you have to send them [so] they decide to make a zillion valentines, one for everybody in the neighborhood. Everything about this story is right. This is not to be missed." --School Library Journal.

Synopsis: Beatrice and Abel are friends and next door neighbors. Beatrice raises bees, Abel grows apples. They help each other just like the bees and the trees help each other. One day Abel gets stung and he thinks Beatrice is laughing at him. She thinks he is insulting her so they each go their separate ways. Will they still be able to be friends?

Synopsis: The author/illustrator of the highly successful Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series lends his creative talents to another fun, informative series, this one featuring world-famous composers.

Synopsis: A laugh-a-thon for children. Clever poems with unique twists that make both children and adults laugh. A sure fire winner for kids.