Synopsis: First-grader Dave Clark lost the use of his legs to polio as a baby, so when his teacher announces a walking field trip to the local firehouse, Dave is worried. What if he can't keep up? Luckily, his fellow classmate Ernie Pound concocts a plan so Dave can join in the fun. Set in the 1950s in Corning, New York, A Pound of Kindness is a true story from the childhood of Dave Clark, the only professional baseball player to pitch from crutches, a "…

Synopsis: A rhythmic, read-aloud text and vibrant illustrations portray a young boy as he rocks in a rocking chair, makes a snowman, and plays pirates in the tub with his favorite companion--Golden Bear.

Synopsis: Meet Gorilla and Chinchilla, Eagle and Beagle, and other rhyming pairs of animals. Play peekaboo with Cockatoo and Kinkajou, enjoy the confusion as Tortoise inadvertantly hitches a ride on Porpoise's back, or share Chipmunk's utter dismay at an unexpected visit from Skunk. 16 full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: Mix and match touchable animals! With 20 different potential combinations, there are many possibilities for reading fun. Plus, little hands love the large, soft tactile areas.

Synopsis: Describes the work done by a doctor as he makes his rounds at a hospital, inspects people with various medical conditions, and performs a physical examination of a patient.

Synopsis: Nighttime is the best time for stories. And Lulu is the best storyteller. She knows about the three cross-eyed dogs at a fancy restaurant, about blue and green mountains where fish fly, about the family party where Maishel Shmelkin forgot to wear his pants, and of course about the noodle woman the pointy red nose.  The stories, told by a sister to her little brother, are short and sweet and make you remember things and forget things. Maira…

Synopsis: Describes how inventions get patented, the different ways people come up with inventions, and some of the more famous inventions created throughout history, including Levi's jeans and airplanes.

Synopsis: In the brightly colored sequel to Hunky Dory Ate It, the ravenous pooch steals the scene and anything else he can find.

Synopsis: Through hands-on activities and games, children learn about animals, the world, and the way things work.

Synopsis: A youngster tells why he likes toads, especially the one in his garden, and reminds us that a single toad can eat 10,000 insects and 2,000 cutworms in a summer.

Synopsis: It's Christmas Eve. Have you been good? Santa's packed up all the presents and is headed your way! With the help of a certain red-nosed reindeer, Santa flies over many landmarks in Nashville! "Ho, ho, ho!" laughs Santa. "Merry Christmas, Nashville!"

Synopsis: Pebbles is a cat who loves to cook. She is great at making breakfast but when it comes to lunch - watch out! This is the funny story of a peanut butter sandwich gone wrong.

Synopsis: In this bilingual edition, three friends share a series of experiences--enduring a thunderstorm, looking for a lost feather, going for a ride in a cart, and sailing a toy boat.

Synopsis: Ellie the evergreen tree is sad in the fall when all of the other trees change color, but when winter arrives, she becomes the most beautiful tree in the park. Includes seasonal activities and songs.

Synopsis: Describes the experience of being an astronaut on a space shuttle mission and discusses the problems caused by weightlessness in space

Synopsis: Brand new Georgie the Gingerbread Fairy Book! Introducing a new addition to the hugely popular fairy series from Make Believe Ideas: Georgie the Gingerbread Fairy! Georgie and her friends make gingerbread in their shop, filling Fairy Land with the sweet smell of baked goods. One day, Teena the Tinsel fairy moves in and starts selling her gaudy garlands to the other fairies, who quickly lose interest in Georgie s gingerbread. Follow Georgie as…

Synopsis: In Keep Running, Gingerbread Man! no one can keep up with the speedy biscuit. Only Fox is fit enough to stand a chance of a teatime treat. But the Gingerbread Man's not just quick on his feet - he's pretty quick-witted too. After outsmarting Fox, he leads the other characters in an aerobics class. This series is a welcome addition for parents looking for picture books with a message. Focusing on personal well-being, QEB aims to intertwine your…

Synopsis: 1995 Peaches the Pig; Medium Set 1 Emergent (P) by Kana Riley / Illustrated by Ellen Childers ***Emergent ***0-44527 ***ISBN-13: 9780669445275 ***16 Pages

Synopsis: The Mini Rough Guide to Dublin is the result of our effort to pack everything the city has to offer into a concise package that you can easily slip into a pocket or stuff into a backpack.The Rough Guide has entertaining accounts of all the major attractions but also leads you off the beaten track to discover the true pulse of this famous city; cheer from the sidelines of a Gaelic football match, or dance the night away at one of the city's many…

Synopsis: Questions and answers provide basic information about the central body of the solar system, including its distance from the earth, solar storms, and sunspots.