Synopsis: Refugees from a Caribbean island embark on a dangerous boat trip to the United States where they have a special reason to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Synopsis: ‘After years of waiting for something magical to happen on Christmas Eve, a kindly old woman finally gets her wish. Never did she imagine, however, that it would be brought about by some shy but curious spiders.’ —Learning. ‘A sweet fairy tale [illustrated] with lovely scenes of a Yuletide long ago, in a snowy German woods.’ —Publishers Weekly.

Synopsis: A family befriends a stray dog, names him Willy, and decides to keep him.

Synopsis: Every book in the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series is targeted at the individual abilities of children ages three to eight as they develop reading skills. Level 2 (Grades 1-3) books are written especially for children who are on their way to reading independently but who may need help. Animal Hide-and-seek Now you see them, now you don't. How do some creatures seem to just "disappear"? And why do they do it? How does a cricket hide from hungry…

Synopsis: the classic story of a little angel who just cannot stay out of trouble in the celestial city.

Synopsis: This book of more than fifty poems, songs, and stories is an irresistible celebration of the glory and fun of Christmas. Old favorites, modern classics, and familiar carols combine with Marc Brown's warm and humorus full-color illustrations to create an appealing package to be shared with family and friends year after year.

Synopsis: The classic Christmas tale gets a regional spin as Santa Claus takes on each states best-known characteristics.

Synopsis: Large maps on heavy cardboard show political boundaries and agricultural, mineral, and manufacturing products.

Synopsis: Santa Claus needs help delivering presents in his new sleigh, so he posts an ad: "Wanted! Someone to pull my sleigh on Christmas Eve". Lots of animals tried out for the job--an elephant named Murray, Marvin the crocodile and his friends, Rex and team of huskies--but none was quite right. Then, the day before Christmas, a young reindeer knocks on Santa's door. . . . Full color.

Synopsis: When Emma, the farmer's daughter, politely declines the proposal of the local prince, he begins to send his royal messengers with gifts. . . . In nontraditional style she declines castle life, inviting him to be her Farmer Prince instead. . . . Refreshing, fanciful, and great for holiday storyhours.--Booklist, starred review. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: Papa Bear thinks that Thanksgiving is the best holiday of all, but his overreaction to the cubs' report of seeing Bigpaw in the woods teaches him an important lesson about the meaning of the day.

Synopsis: Young readers will experience the seasons of the northern hemisphere, learning what causes them and how people, animals, and plants are affected by them in this outstanding addition to the high-interest science series. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: While looking for spring, Hopper the little hare, meets some new animal friends.#x1E.

Synopsis: You may think of the desert as a harsh, dry place where no one would ever want to live -- but think again.The Desert People know. so do the animals. Both love the land, and "share the feeling of being brothers in the desert, of being desert creatures together."Byrd Baylor's spare, poetic text and Peter Parnall's striking illustrations lime the sky, stone and sand of the desert in this haunting book.

Synopsis: An assortment of dozens of diverse and colorful examples from quilts to kites to cupcakes invites the reader to discover both line and rotational symmetry.