Synopsis: Discover this transcendent middle grade masterpiece about a young black boy whose quiet rural live in the Appalachian Mountains begins to change—winner of the Newbery Medal, the National Book Award, and the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award.Mayo Cornelius Higgins sits on his gleaming, forty-foot steel pole, towering over his home on Sarah’s Mountain. Stretched before him are rolling hills and shady valleys. But behind him lie the wounds of strip…

Synopsis: The second book in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors seriesJoin the legion of fans who have made Erin Hunter’s Warriors series a bestselling phenomenon. More thrilling adventures, epic action, and fierce warrior cats await in Warriors #2: Fire and Ice.Deep in the heart of the forest, four Clans of warrior cats coexist in uneasy harmony—but uncertain times are upon them, and dangers threaten the precarious balance of the forest…

Synopsis: An illustrated collection about the activities of particular animals in each month of the year.

Synopsis: When the time comes for Livingstone Mouse to find a nest of his own, he wants it to be in the best place. I have heard that China is very nice," his mom says. But where is China? Could it be in a noisy cupboard? A smelly old shoe? A picnic basket? Can a small mouse find China all by himself? Livingstone isn't sure, but he is determined to find out.Pamela Duncan Edwards' endearing story of a mouse with a mission is beautifully brought to life by…

Synopsis: #1 Kids Indie Next List * Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year * Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of the Year * SLJ Best Book of the Year * Kirkus Best Book of the Year * Junior Library Guild Selection * Edgar Award Nominee * Four Starred Reviews * Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year * An Indie Bestseller * From debut author Janae Marks comes a captivating story full of heart, as one courageous girl questions assumptions,…

Synopsis: Annie and her dog, Oscar, have had a busy day playing in the snow. Somehow Annie's red mitten has disappeared in all the fun. They look high and low. . . . It's not on the sledding hill, and it's not by the snow castles. Maybe an eagle carried it off to keep its baby's head warm. Or maybe a mouse is using it as a sleeping bag. When the sun goes down, Annie and Oscar have to give up their search and go inside. But when Annie looks out the window,…

Synopsis: Kipper the puppy can't wait to go outside and play when huge cotton-ball snowflakes start falling outside his window, in a picture book featuring the characters from the new Nickelodeon television show. Original. TV tie-in. 50,000 first printing.

Synopsis: Illustrated throughout with stunning watercolour nightscapes of snowy winter scenes, SANTAS BOOK OF NAMES depicts all the warmth and spirit of this special time of year in a story about a young boy who learns to read with Santas help. David McPhails inspirational holiday story emphasizes the importance of literacy while reminding readers that with patience and practice, you can achieve just about anything.

Synopsis: The Pout-Pout Fish is feeling down in the dumps—he does not have a friend at school to play with. But how does he make a friend? Will it be hard to do? With the help of some undersea creatures, Mr. Fish realizes that maybe making friends isn't so scary. Turn little pouts into big smiles with this Beginning Reader, featuring the characters and settings you love from Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna's New York Times–bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series.

Synopsis: Teddy Bear meets all kinds of wild bears, from grizzlies to playful polar bear cubs, in a magical adventure that takes him around the world. But after a while, Teddy Bear is worn out from his travels. Will he ever sleep in his warm bed again?Soft pencil-and-watercolor illustrations and gentle text combine to create a wonderful bedtime story.

Synopsis: Today, Molly Learned her wacky grandma was coming to spend the day at school with her. Lost her Notebook with everything that matters in it, including her homework. Got a black eye Tore her skirt And it’s only 9 a.m. Could things get any worse? You bet!

Synopsis: When a brother and sister run out of tape while trying to wrap their dad's birthday present, they use various other sticky substances to make the paper stick.Rookie Readers (Ages 5-7) have provided entertaining, high-quality introductions to reading for more than a generation. Each title features full-color, often hilarious illustrations and engaging stories that always involve a young child figuring out concepts or solving problems on his or…

Synopsis: "Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. When Lizzie meets Muttley at Caring Paws, she doesn't feel her usual excitement about the puppy. The little mutt prefers to spend all of his time sleeping. But the Petersons quickly learn that the heroic dog always come through when he is needed most"--P. [4] of cover.

Synopsis: After his mother explains why his classmate is not returning to school, she teaches Chester Raccoon how to make a memory.

Synopsis: It's easy to bone up on Skeletons with the relaunch of thIs Scholastic Science Reader--now with a new cover, photographs, and interior design. With brand new covers, updated photographs, and new interior designs, this series brings simple and fun information to beginning readers. In Skeletons, readers will learn what bones are made of, and just how many there are in the body. They'll find out what each bone is called and why we just can't live…