Synopsis: The irrepressible Stupid family is back in all its colorful, cartoon-like glory. In an effort to avoid boring Uncle Carbuncle, the Stupid family takes off in the family plane for a vacation. The artwork is charming and the antics of the Stupids always bring a smile.

Synopsis: It's a dark day for Itching Down. Four million wasps have just descended on the town, and the pests are relentless! What can be done? Bap the Baker has a crazy idea that just might work . . . Young readers will love having this lyrical, rhyming text in an accessible board book format as they watch the industrious citizens of Itching Down knead, bake, and slather the biggest wasp trap there ever was! John Vernon Lord's bright ink and crayon…

Synopsis: Young children can now enjoy a biography series written just for them. Short, easy-to-read text, historical photos, and eye-catching illustrations introduce the beginning reader to interesting people who helped shape history. Includes timeline.

Synopsis: Describes the life of the third American president, who was an accomplished statesman, author, and inventor.

Synopsis: Illus. in full color. Bored with his suburban life, a boy takes all thethings he dislikes--his toothbrush, his mean old cat, even his mathteacher--and sends them sailing away with helium balloons. But the fun reallybegins when he rigs up a lawn chair with enough balloons to launch himself, too. Good times are in store for those who thoroughly eyeball the pages; thesimple idea takes flight in a technicolor kaleidoscope.-- Kirkus.

Synopsis: Ten score years ago, a remarkable boy was born into a remarkable country. Young Abe Lincoln tells the story of that boy, who went on to play an historic role in the shaping of his country. Written and illustrated by Cheryl Harness, this classic picture biography is now being reissued with a bold new paperback cover to coincide with the 200th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth.With vibrant artwork and carefully crafted text, Young Abe Lincoln is an…

Synopsis: Based on the life of the author's mother, "the daughter of an immigrant family that was industrious, affectionate, and successful. . . . An idyllic childhood . . . serves as a glamorous backdrop for Hattie's emerging determination to become an artist".--Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books. Full color.

Synopsis: All her life Tillie the mouse has wondered what lies on the other side of the wall. Imagining all sorts of fantastic possibilities, she digs a tunnel to get to the other side, where she discovers . . . other mice, just like her! Together, Tillie and her friends work to bring down the wall and unite mouse-kind. Written just before the fall of the Berlin wall, this seemingly simple fable has a powerful message for all children and all people. "

Synopsis: During the Revolutionary War, times are hard in colonial Boston. Greedy Merchant Thomas is overcharging for sugar. Then he locks up all the coffee so he can overcharge for that too! Young Sarah Homans wants to teach him a lesson. Merchant Thomas is about to attend a party he won't soon forget.

Synopsis: Dugger! Dugger! Dugger! WhatÕs that noise? Little Dalmatian is about to find out as he follows the booming noises of big construction vehicles in this energetic eBook.

Synopsis: From the back of the book: How does Kamal travel to schooll in India? Asha lives in Kenya. What does she want to be chen she grows up? Who is New Yorker Amy's favorite baseball team? Stunning full-color photographs will capture children's interest as they learn about the lives of children from diffferent countries around the world. This book is part of the QEB Start Reading Series designed to improve children's reading, writing, speaking, and…

Synopsis: A hilarious book about learning to share from the much-loved, award-winning author and illustrator Aaron Blabey.Pig is a greedy and selfish Pug. He has all the bouncy balls, bones, and chew toys a dog could ever want, yet he refuses to share with his poor friend, Trevor. Little does he know, however, that being greedy has its consquences. Join Pig as he learns to share -- the hard way!Young readers will love the irresistbly quirky and funny…

Synopsis: "This tender story about a sensitive little girl who lives in the Arctic focuses on her attempts to learn just how much her mother loves her. In a simple question-and-answer format, the girl repeatedly asks her mother if she loves her, imagining different scenarios to test her mother's devotion. What would Mother do if the young girl doused a lamp with water? What would Mother do if the girl pretended she was an angry polar bear? What would…

Synopsis: Imagine have four beloved teddy bears, each of whom is afraid of something at bedtime. That is the challenge for the little boy in Jim Aylesworth's charming bedtime story, Teddy Bear Tears. Just as the boy is ready to settle in for the night, each bear -- Willie Bear, then Fuzzy, Ringo, and Little Sam -- begins to sniffle and each's particular fear has to be explained away. Whether it is noises outside or concern that there might be something…

Synopsis: This full-colour, highly illustrated diary series is perfect for young readers who love friendship stories starring animal characters! Eva Wingdale gets in over her head when she offers to organize a spring festival at school. Even with her best friend Lucy's help, there is NO way she will get everything done in time. Will Eva have to ask Sue (a.k.a. Meanie McMeanerson) for help? Or will the festival have to be cancelled? !

Synopsis: A shy little ghost who’s new to the group has trouble fitting in — until his special talent comes to the fore.Boo is new. And even if the other kids are welcoming, it can be scary being new, especially for a shy ghost who can’t play any of their games. (“You tagged me? Oh, sorry. I couldn’t feel it.”) Can Boo find a way to fit in and make friends with the rest of the group? From the creator of Rex Wrecks It! comes a funny story about feeling…

Synopsis: Who wants a dragon, all fiery and bright A lost baby dragon, alone in the night This little dragon does not mean to give the knight a fright or tip the witch off her broom. Even though he is a little clumsy, all he really wants is someone to love him . . . but who will An utterly delightful tale, filled with fairytale characters and the all important happy ending!

Synopsis: Three Dav Pilkey Dragon Tales in one storybook.

Synopsis: Jabari is inventing a machine that will fly all the way across the yard! But making it go from CRASH to WHOOSH will take grit, patience, and maybe even a little help from his sister.Jabari is making a flying machine in his backyard! “It’ll be easy. I don’t need any help,” he declares. But it doesn’t work! Jabari is frustrated. Good thing Dad is there for a pep talk and his little sister, Nika, is there to assist, fairy wings and all. With the…