Synopsis: Thomas Fallgrout always thought of himself as a regular kid until the day he accidentally creates a little big of magic using his grandpa's old potions. Suddenly, he's pulled from public school and enrolled in Pennybaker Academy for the Uniquely Gifted, where kids are busy perfecting their chainsaw juggling, unicycling feats, and didgeridoo playing.Pennybaker is full of spirit thanks to its most beloved teacher: the late, great Helen Heirmauser…

Synopsis: Creative and fashion-forward Lucy Tanaka was thrilled when Chloe Silver moved to town. Together with Theo Barnes, they formed The Kindness Club, testing different acts of kindness on their friends, neighbors, and siblings. One day, Lucy learns that their classmate, Serena, recently lost her mother. On top of that, it's Serena's birthday next weekend. Lucy is determined to lift Serena's spirits, and she knows the perfect way to do it--rallying…

Synopsis: It's a new school year, and everything is perfect. Ella has a new uniform, glittery stationery and can't wait to meet her new teacher. Until class starts, that is -- and EVERYTHING goes wrong. She can't believe she has to sit next to her absolutely WORST ENEMY EVER, Peach Parker! No matter how far she moves her pencil case across the desk, Peach is in her SPACE. Where's her BFF Zoe? Can this year get ANY WORSE?

Synopsis: Sarah Jane Hartwell is back with a whole new grade-school challenge: a class trip to the zoo. After the stress of her last attempt at taking her class on a field trip (seen in First Year Letters), Mrs. Hartwell has a plan for an upcoming trip to the zoo—a plan that includes lots and lots of rules. Armed with her foolproof field-trip tips, she's determined that absolutely nothing will go wrong. Sure enough, her students prove that they can line…

Synopsis: Sophy and her mother are poor - they have a small home and a few animals. Sophy's father died because there was no doctor or hospital near the village. But Sophy has a secret wish - a wish for something that will change her life forever, and when the number man visits the village Sophy's wish might just come true.

Synopsis: Barron's brand new Life Lessons series uses cheerful illustrations and down-to-earth language to tackle some of life's more challenging issues from a kid's perspective. Whether it's learning the value of hard work, acknowledging that effort impacts educational success, or overcoming adversity, this series encourages and promotes a sense of individual responsibility, while inspiring hope in kids. Studying is Hard teaches kids that learning can be…

Synopsis: A crowded store, a distracted parent, and a bored child who wanders off: that's what happens when Ashley and her mom go shopping. Suddenly, Ashley realizes she's all alone-but a friendly security guard soon reunites mother and daughter. Children will learn what to do if they are lost and simple rules to follow to stay safe, while parents get hints on warning their children about "stranger danger."

Synopsis: For use in schools and libraries only. In this Night Before book, kids get ready for that all-important moment of the school year: class picture day! It's the night before class picture day, and kids all down the block are getting ready. Everyone wants to look perfect for the photo. They fix their hair, practice smiles, and choose outfits. At school the next day, they try to stay picture-perfect. Will everything look perfect for the big moment…

Synopsis: Addressing kids' anxiety about unfamiliar situations, this irreverent book lists and explains the rules a kid must follow to survive the perilous world of the school cafeteria. Warnings about the pitfalls lurking in the lunchroom have Kyle imagining and fearing the worst, as the server, the lunch ladies, the cashier, and the menacing big kids become terrifying giant insects in his eyes. Kyle inadvertently breaks every rule but winds up enjoying…

Synopsis: Academy-Award winning actress and New York Times bestselling author Julianne Moore brings us more adventures from Freckleface Strawberry! Picky eaters everywhere will laugh along as Freckleface Strawberry gets her lunch from the cafeteria and asks the terrifying question: "What's that?!" With predictable sentence patterns, simple words, frequent repetition, and bright, colorful illustrations, this is a new Freckleface Strawberry book that young…

Synopsis: One of Barbie's fourth-graders is a reluctant reader who only wants to collect toy horses and ride her pony. When Barbie introduces her to stories about horses, she realizes that reading can be both educational and fun. Ages 3-8.

Synopsis: Barbie flies into the new millennium with exciting and innovative new formats and series that capture the imagination of today's girls. From sports and inspirational titles, to designing kits and touch and feel books, the message is clear: Barbie stands for reading, learning and fun activities!

Synopsis: "It's a boys-versus-girls battle! Big bully Andrew is determined to prove that boys are better than girls -- after all, boys are cool and totally rule. But Cassidy and Nina know that he's wrong, since girls smell sweet and can't be beat. But when classroom ghosts join the competition, the rest of the school realizes that something's not right. A ghost fight? not that's scary! The competition is on -- may the best ghoul win!"--Backcover.

Synopsis: Jessica Wakefield can't wait! Sweet Valley Elementary is having an Easter egg hunt -- and the prize is a bunny! Best of all, Jessica's twin sister, Elizabeth, is in charge of hiding the eggs. Jessica's positive she can trick her sister into telling her where the eggs are. But when Jessica wins the egg hunt, everyone knows she cheated. Now they're mad at Elizabeth for playing favorites. Can Jessica help her sister and still keep the Easter bunny?

Synopsis: In this beautiful picture and word book series, Hide and Seek Farm features amazing photographic scenes filled with things to spot, activity spreads with pictures to match, and lots more to discover. Children will love exploring every wonderfully detailed page as they play "I-spy" with the pictures and hunt for more than 300 objects. In early learning spreads, Hide and Seek Farm features familiar animals and machines in farmyard scenes. Children…

Synopsis: "I would never want to be in the same class with two brothers of Lucas Cott, " says Cricket Kaufman. "At least Mr. Herbertson didn't make a mistake by putting them both in the same classroom!"Marius and Marcus aren't trying to be class clowns like their big brother, Lucas. But just tell that to their teachers! Whether Marius is hunting for mice in Mrs. Greenstein's room or Marcus is playing fifty-two pickup across the hall in Ms. Boscobel's,…

Synopsis: This is a colorful collection for all little Pout-Pout fans. With tabbed edges and fun flaps to lift on each page, kids will be thrilled to discover the world of the Pout-Pout fish.Debbie Diesen and Dan Hanna's bestselling Pout-Pout Fish comes flippering and swishing into the hearts and minds of very young children with this interactive and fun tale sure to delight the sleepiest of guppies.

Synopsis: There's so much to do in school, and Clifford the Small Red Puppy wants to try it all. From finger-painting, to making cookies, Clifford has many hilarious misadventures that make him even more loveable than ever!

Synopsis: Harry loves gym class-except for climbing rope. He's just too afraid of heights. But then a special valentine that Song Lee made for Harry goes missing. Now Harry must climb the rope in order to prove who took the valentine. But will he be able to overcome his fear? Or will Harry's Valentine's Day end horribly?

Synopsis: Favorite author Nancy Carlson tackles the age-old problem of bullying The lovable Henry is back--and he's being bullied on the soccer field at school! When no one's advice seems to help, it's up to Henry to solve his bully problem for himself. Classroom favorite Nancy Carlson encourages young readers to use creativity and empathy to deal with one of childhood's toughest challenges.