Synopsis: Little Critter has few material possessions but learns to be thankful for his very loving family.

Synopsis: Explains the significance of the Chinese New Year and describes its celebration by Chinese Americans.

Synopsis: Everyone in Radiator Springs is revved up for Halloween.

Synopsis: Reading Rainbow "RM" is known across the country for making the picture book reading experience a welcome adventure. Since the launch of Reading Rainbow "RM" Readers a year ago, this award-winning TV show has been encouraging children to take the next step as they learn to read independently. Bringing together the best first-level easy-to-read stories into 8 theme-related collections. Reading Rainbow "RM" Readers continue to make reading more…

Synopsis: "While walking through a toy store, the day before today, I overheard acrayon box with many things to say..."" Once upon a time, Shane DeRolf wrotea poem. It was a deceptively simple poem, a charming little piece thatcelebrates the creation of harmony through diversity. The folks at the AdCouncil heard it--and liked it so much that they made it the theme for their1997 National Anti-Discrimination Campaign for Children. Following on the heelsof…

Synopsis: Po, the Dragon Warrior, Master Shifu, and the Furious Five all make their home at the Jade Palace.

Synopsis: Earth is home to nearly one million kinds of insects! The Checkerboard Insects series introduces young readers to some of the most common kinds. Each book provides valuable information on an insect's: - - Growth- - Habitat- - Food- - Enemies- - Learn about the relationship between insects and humans- - Lively text and detailed photographs

Synopsis: Describes how the plants and animals interact in the underwater world of the ocean.

Synopsis: A grandmother goes shopping around the world, in such exotic places as Instanbul, Thailand, and Mexico, taking readers on an educational adventure that teaches basic counting skills and offers a first look at geography and cultural diversity.

Synopsis: Presents basic information about energy in question and answer format.

Synopsis: Before the Ships is a powerful and poetic celebration of the early roots of Black history. The great achievements and accomplishments across Africa prior to the Transatlantic slave trade are told through melodious text and evocative illustrations, that culminate into the strength and resilience of modern-day Black people.For so many of us, the first introduction to Black history begins with lessons about slavery. While slavery is a crucial part…

Synopsis: Speaking in front of the class isn't easy for small people like Melissa Herman. Especially when there's nothing very special to say about her house or her family or herself. But with the help of her older brother, Melissa borrows a bottle from her father's dental office to take to show and tell. The teacher is appalled, but the children are intrigued. David Catrow's hilariously zany illustrations reveal that there is nothing ordinary about…

Synopsis: Key Features Description Max is a fearless kitten. Max is a brave kitten. Max is a kitten who chases mice. There's only one problem-Max doesn't know what a mouse looks like! With a little bit of bad advice, Max finds himself facing a much bigger challenge. Maybe Max doesn't have to be Max the Brave all the time...Join this adventurous black cat as he very politely asks a variety of animals for help in finding a mouse. Young readers will delight…

Synopsis: "One eager little cook, one short-sighted granddad, lots of fun, oodles of mess, and a wonderful birthday surprise."--Page 4 of cover.

Synopsis: From the bestselling author of The Invisible String comes a timely and powerful story that teaches the secret to finding your own inner best friend forever! Ruby's got a problem. At school and at home, everyone is so busy all the time, and no one seems to notice her at all. Ruby finds herself feeling kind of...lonely. But one day, while walking home alone after school, she decides to look at her problem from a new angle. She even gives it a name…

Synopsis: To pick, or not to pick? This etiquette question and loads more are answered in fourteen hilarious spreads by fourteen talented, well-loved artists. Each spread illustrates a setting from kids' everyday lives (and the potential blunders they may commit there) and the text emphasizes the right behavior. From the dinner table to the doctor's office, from the playground to the pool, this irreverent book will help kids navigate any social scenario…

Synopsis: Is there really a human race? Is it going on now all over the place? When did it start? Who said, "Ready, Set, Go"? Did it start on my birthday? I really must know. With these questions, our hero's imagination is off and running. Is the human race an obstacle course? Is it a spirit? Does he get his own lane? Does he get his own coach? Written with Jamie Lee Curtis's humor and heart and illustrated with Laura Cornell's worldly wit,…

Synopsis: Discover the magic of patterns and the power of fixing things in this heartwarming children's book. Written and illustrated by New York Times bestselling illustrator Lauren Semmer, this book shows that each pattern is unique, but together they can be magical—just like families!Poppy is sad when her toy bunny’s dress rips. Now she’ll have to throw it away! But her mom has other ideas. She shows Poppy the trunk in her sewing room, and it’s full of…

Synopsis: Miss Fannie is ninety-nine years old. And very small. In fact, she's grown to be about the same size she was as a little girl. Miss Fannie has lots of hats. And each one is her favorite. But when she gives up her very favorite hat, the famous pink straw with roses, to help raise money in the church auction, Miss Fannie -- and the reader -- is in for a real treat.Readers young and old will be enchanted by Miss Fannie. As they fall in love with…