Synopsis: Little sister imagines what it would be like to have a big sister.

Synopsis: In this "Dear Barbie" picture book, Barbie tells the story of a young neighbor named Kim who can't seem to get along with her younger sister. Kim's sister is constantly playing with her big sister's toys. When she damages Kim's favorite doll, the situation grows serious. When Kim comes to Barbie for help, Barbie suggests that Kim choose a number of toys that she can share with her sister, explaining clearly that certain toys are off limits. Kim'…

Synopsis: In a letter to Tanya, Barbie tells the story of Emily, who felt homesick on her first sleepover. Barbie explains that many children feel this way, and she gives practical advice on how to overcome these feelings and have a good time.

Synopsis: With her kind and sensitive manner, Barbie helps Stacie adapt to the birth of a new sibling. Stacie's feelings of jealousy fade when Barbie shows her how to enjoy her new role -- that of big sister.

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!Jenna and her gymnastics team are competing in an important state championship. When an overly competitive teammate acts up, Barbie helps the girls learn…

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: When a lost puppy follows Stacie home, Barbie and Stacie must track down clues to find the dog s owner."

Synopsis: Being away from one's parent can create feelings of insecurity for any young child. But even when they are apart, parents and children can share a special connection. Told from the parent's point of view, In My Heart shows that, no matter where the parent is--or where the child is--the child is always in the parent's heart. A warm, simple, reassuring story, In My Heart is the perfect read-aloud for a parent before leaving for work in the morning…

Synopsis: A Jewish folktale from Morocco When a grumpy old bachelor loses his last bean down a well, he is hopping mad. To his amazement, a devilish imp leaps out of the well and gives him a magic pot to keep him quiet. After hearing what the pot can do, a neighbor - a mean, jealous old lady - steals the bachelor's pot, replacing it with a useless one of her own. The grumpy old bachelor is incensed, but when he eventually butts heads with the grumpy old…

Synopsis: Max and Emmy are called to Dragon Land where a carousel pony can be saved only if Max masters the art of tying a knot.

Synopsis: In "Barbie loves ballet", Kelly loves ballet, but she's nervous about performing at her first recital, but with lots of practice and a little help from Barbie, Kelly dances like a beautiful ballerina. In "Fashion show fun!", after seeing Barbie in a fashion show, Kelly can't wait to have a dress-up show of her very own, so Barbie helps her little sister put on a show that's a big hit

Synopsis: An adventurous snail comes to a sticky end.

Synopsis: A pet show includes a dog, a cat, a bird, a hamster, and a lizard

Synopsis: Describes how the concerted efforts of an international team of concerned people eased the suffering of three gray whales trapped by ice off the coast of Alaska and eventually helped two of them back to the open sea.

Synopsis: A lonely young spittlebug who can't make spit finds his situation improves as he grows older.

Synopsis: Who took the Scooby snacks? Scooby-Doo and his friends will find out! Picture Clue books are based on the traditional "rebus Reader" - using a picture as a tool for learning a word. This gives readers a sense of pride that they are "reading" the story. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Beginning Readers is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.

Synopsis: When Giles, Tina, and Kevin see books moving by themselves in the library, they know they have to investigate.