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: When Buzz captures a fly to enter in The Amazing Pet Show, his parents and the judges tell him that a fly cannot be a pet, but Fly Guy proves them wrong.

Synopsis: Narwhal Is A Happy-go-lucky Narwhal. Jelly Is A No-nonsense Jellyfish. The Two Might Not Have A Lot In Common, But They Do They Love Waffles, Parties And Adventures. Join Narwhal And Jelly As They Discover The Whole Wide Ocean Together. A Wonderfully Silly Early Graphic Novel Series Featuring Three Stories.

Synopsis: The pigeon must go to school, but frets about math, learning the alphabet, heavy backpacks, and what the teacher and other birds will think of him.

Synopsis: Key Features Description Mr. Fish has a frown on his face - a permanent frown. As he drifts from one spot to the next, his droopy expression never changes. One by one, other sea creatures approach him, telling him he should be happier, but he always has the same reply: "I'm a pout-pout fish with a pout-pout face, so I spread dreary-wearies all over the place." Being glum, it seems, is his destiny. Then one day a new friend tries something…

Synopsis: another great stories in these series, great for unit on winter

Synopsis: Here's the newest twist on the familiar tale of There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. There was a cold lady who swallowed some snow. I don't know why she swallowed some snow. Perhaps you know. This time, the old lady is swallowing everything from snow to a pipe, some coal, a hat, and more! With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page. And this time,…

Synopsis: The Old Lady from There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat! is back for a fall adventure -- now in a bestselling Level 1 reader format!The old lady says "Hooray!"We have a trip today!Grab your bag. Say hello!Get on the bus. Off we go!The Old Lady heads to the farm in this Level 1 story featuring simple sentences, words to sound out, and rhymes just right for the beginning reader! Scholastic Readers encourage the joy and fun of reading with…

Synopsis: Presents a variation on the classic rhyme about an old lady who swallowed a chick and a lot of other strange creatures.

Synopsis: A hilarious twist on the classic song from the bestselling There Was an Old Lady series for kids! You’ll never guess what she’ll swallow next!There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.I don't know why she swallowed the fly.She won't say why.The old lady is swallowing a fly, a spider, a bird, and more....to create a home full of lovable pets! With rhyming text and hilarious illustrations, this is the original song young readers know and love with…

Synopsis: Celebrate Valentine's Day with a twist on the classic song from the bestselling There Was an Old Lady series for kids! You’ll never guess what she’ll swallow next!There was an old lady who swallowed a rose.I don't know why she swallowed the rose,but that's how it goes.The Old Lady is swallowing a rose, some lace, some glitter, and more...to make a special gift for her Valentine! With rhyming text and hilarious illustrations, this wacky version…

Synopsis: An autumnal twist on the classic song from the bestselling There Was an Old Lady series for kids! You’ll never guess what she’ll swallow next!There was an old lady who swallowed some leaves.I don't know why she swallowed those leaves.Perhaps she'll sneeze!The Old Lady is back and this time she's swallowing some leaves, clothes, a pumpkin, and a rope! Welcome the Fall season with funny illustrations and a spin on a classic rhyme!Also in the There…