Synopsis: Tomie de Paola's first story featuring his beloved Strega Nona character, who began life in the 1970s as a doodle, and was the perfect creation for his Italianized retelling of Der süße Brei, Grimm's Fairy Tales, number 103. Der süße Brei, or The sweet porridge, is better known in English as The magic porridge pot.

Synopsis: Readers will delight in James Marshall's award-winning classic tales of George and Martha--two beloved, wise, and hilarious hippos! Story Number One: Split Pea Soup Oh, no! Martha made split pea soup again! How can George tell Martha that he hates split pea soup without hurting her feelings? Story Number Two: The Flying Machine When George's flight does not go as planned, Martha knows just the right thing to say.

Synopsis: Key Features Description When the Three Little Superpigs move to Fairyland in search of becoming real superheroes their peaceful days in their newly built homes are short-lived once the Big Bad Wolf turns up to mischief!Can the Three brothers overcome Fairyland's most-wanted villian and become real heroes in the process? When the Three Little Superpigs move to Fairyland in search of becoming real superheroes their peaceful days in their newly…

Synopsis: Jack and Annie travel back to Victorian London when Merlin asks them to use their magic to inspire Charles Dickens to write "A Christmas Carol."

Synopsis: When it comes to stirring up a little excitement in class, Otis Spofford knows just what to do. He can turn a folk dance fiesta into a three-ring circus, or an arithmetic lesson into a spitball marathon. Even his friends George and Stewy can't keep up when it comes to Otis's mischief. Best of all, Otis likes teasing Ellen Tebbits. She's so neat and well-behaved—there's something irresistible about making Ellen mad! But when Otis's teasing…

Synopsis: "We love our pets, especially during the holidays. But sometimes they can misbehave. Have you heard these amazing Christmas stories about the naughty dog who reunited a broken family? Mischievous monkey who healed an ill dad? Rambunctious pig who saved her owner's lives?" -- p. [4] of cover.

Synopsis: Koya Delaney hides behind her smile and cannot express her feelings--until she is caught in the middle when a fight erupts between her sister and her best friend just before her pop star cousin comes to town to do a concert. Reprint.

Synopsis: Daisy the duckling becomes so engrossed in playing with dragonflies and lily pads that she temporarily loses her mother.

Synopsis: Key Features Description Positively bursting with energy and imagination, this ode to self-esteem encourages kids to appreciate everything about themselves, inside and out. Messy hair? Beaver breath? So what! This little girl knows that being proud of being you is the most important thing to remember. At once silly and serious, Karen Beaumont's joyous rhyming text and David Catrow's wild illustrations unite in a book that is sassy, soulful, and…

Synopsis: A Caldecott Honor Book and ALA Notable BookA bedtime book and a counting book!“A delightful bedtime book.”—New York TimesAcclaimed author Molly Bang shares the going-to-bed countdown in a loving family. “Ten small toes all washed and warm,” begins the story, and then young readers journey toward tuck-in time, counting down along with the story’s African-American father and daughter.In the satisfying conclusion, one little sleepyhead settles in…

Synopsis: An anxious mother duck leads her brood around the pond as she searches for one missing duckling.

Synopsis: A paperboy and his dog enjoy the quiet of the early morning as they go about their rounds

Synopsis: Jack and Annie travel to a monastery in the Swiss Alps where, with the help of St. Bernard dogs and magic, they seek the second of four special objects necessary to break the spell on the wizard Merlin's beloved penguin, Penny.