Synopsis: From Publishers Weekly The charm of this unassuming, engaging picture book rests in the tongue-in-cheek parallels between the daily labors of parents and offspring. The youngster here is an African American only child; the adults are active, serious professionals--father is an architect, mother an accountant. In its own way, Jamal's day is as demanding as theirs: he "works with numbers" in math class, does "research" in the library, has…

Synopsis: Clement C. Moore's beloved poem about Santa's arrival on Christmas Eve has been illustrated by hundreds of artists since its first publication in 1823.

Synopsis: An instant classic in the world of Social-Emotional Learning, this bestselling picture book tells the story of one little boy with some big, big emotions -- and how he learns to see them for the gifts they are. The Boy with Big, Big Feelings is relatable for any child -- especially for a child experiencing anxiety, extreme emotions, a child identified as a Highly Sensitive Person, or a child on the autism spectrum. Beautifully illustrated and…

Synopsis: "The mouse family can't agree on what to watch on TV. . . . One night, the TV doesn't work, and the rodents find ways to get the same kinds of entertainment without it. . . . The cartoon illustrations are delightful, and children will love identifying the mouse-related humor in many of them. . . . Novak gently, and quite successfully, shows that there are countless ways to enjoy oneself as an active participant rather than as a passive viewer".-…

Synopsis: A positive and affirming look at skin color, from an artist's perspective.Seven-year-old Lena is going to paint a picture of herself. She wants to use brown paint for her skin. But when she and her mother take a walk through the neighborhood, Lena learns that brown comes in many different shades.Through the eyes of a little girl who begins to see her familiar world in a new way, this book celebrates the differences and similarities that connect…

Synopsis: A broken light might cause a crash! Who can help? Who is fast? Officer Mike, on traffic patrol! Situation? Under control! ?When people need help, we rock and roll!? With Kersten Hamilton?s high-energy rhyming text that begs to be read aloud, and R. W. Alley?s warm and silly illustrations, this picture book is a fun and reassuring way to tell kids about what police offi - cers do. ?With a well-crafted text spiced with sound effects, this…

Synopsis: A child is a friend, neighbor, helper, artist, dancer, daydreamer, and stargazer.

Synopsis: What is Cat's favorite color? Is it green, like the grass where he likes to walk? Or yellow, like the sand on a sunny beach? Children who are learning new colors can join in Cat's fun, as he explores the colors all around him. With its bright palette and playful, endearing kitten, this cheery book is perfect for the very young child.* "Big, bold, and bright...this cheerful picture book gives young children a chance to learn their colors."…

Synopsis: A joyful celebration of self-awareness and acceptance known and loved by millions of children around the world, now with art remastered by the illustrator. In this classic children's book by celebrated author-illustrator team Don and Audrey Wood, a young boy describes himself as "loud as a lion," "quiet as a clam," "tough as a rhino," and "gentle as a lamb." Readers will delight in the variety of animal expressions as they discover many…

Synopsis: Simple text and photographs explore the sights of Italy, including bridges, statues, gondolas, and fountains.

Synopsis: Let the Scholastic Bookshelf be your guide through the whole range of your child's experiences--laugh with them, learn with them, read with them!It's the first day of school, and Ruby is new. When her classmate Angela wears a red bow in her hair, Ruby comes back from lunch wearing a red bow, too. When Angela wears a flowered dress, suddenly Ruby's wearing one, too. Fortunately, Ruby's teacher knows a better way to help Ruby fit in--by showing…

Synopsis: Jump-start reading success with this big collection of motivating storybooks correlated with Guided Reading Level A. Most pages of these full-color storybooks feature just one line of simple, repetitive text to help children learn to read with ease and confidence. Includes a tip-filled parent guide.

Synopsis: Combines short, rhyming text and bold, vibrant illustrations that portray a boy astronaut and his fabulous rocketship as they blast into space for an out-of-this-world adventure.

Synopsis: Make family reading a regular and cherished activity with Horton Hears a Who and READ TOGETHER, BE TOGETHER, a nationwide movement developed by Penguin Random House in partnership with Parents magazine.Choose kindness with Horton the elephant and the Whos of Who-ville in this classic Dr. Seuss picture book about caring for others!A person's a person, no matter how small.Everyone's favorite elephant stars in this heartwarming and timeless story…

Synopsis: This delightful poem with art from renowned illustrator Tomie dePaola is a perfect first book for sharing with young children.Crickets creak. Mice squeak. Sheep baa. But I SPEAK!Three children lead us through a menagerie of animals and the sounds they make. Young children won't be able to resist roaring, hooting, and neighing along!* "DePaola's exuberant illustrations in his best folk-art style will have kids joining in and shouting out the…

Synopsis: P is for PassoverOr Pesach, some say,We celebrate freedomOn this holidayIn this new shaped alphabet book, families will enjoy learning about Passover! Every page contains a letter of the alphabet along with sweet, rhyming text that corresponds with each letter. And as an added bonus, at the end of the book is the complete story of Passover. This is a perfect introduction to the holiday!

Synopsis: "When Splat the Cat goes to a pumpkin patch with Seymour, he is determined to find the biggest pumpkin ever. But when he finally does, Splat discovers the real challenge isn't finding the pumpkin--it's how to get the pumpkin home!

Synopsis: "What is a coral reef? What do stingrays eat? How does a trumpetfish hide from predators? Learn where coral reef animals live, how they hide, and how people are learning to protect this habitat."

Synopsis: When a cat catcher captures a close-knit group of cats that likes to hang out on Tiffany Street, Shadow the cat devises a plan to rescue them.

Synopsis: The residents of the Hundred-Acre Wood are preparing for the celebration of Friendship Day. Piglet helps Pooh fill honey pots to share and then the pair visit their friends to learn their plans for the celebration. Christopher Robin is making hats, Owl is planning to read a story, Roo is learning a song, Rabbit is making Friendship Stew, Tigger is preparing for the bouncing contest and Eeyore is Eeyore - he's got no plans just yet and the…