Synopsis: When his mother brings home a guinea pig instead of the dog he has always wanted, fifth-grader Rufus is not happy--until the rodent starts acting exactly like a dog.

Synopsis: A wonderful, mysterious object brings joy to each of the animals that sees it.Raccoon has found something wonderful. It is so fabulous that she hurries to show it to Beaver, Porcupine, and Otter. They all agree—it’s the most dashing, lovely, good-looking, amazing thingamajig they’ve ever seen! And it means something special to each of them. But what could it be? The magical secret at the end of this rollicking woodland story will delight…

Synopsis: The energetic narrator of "Me Counting Time and "Me on the Map is back, this time introducing young readers to the units of measure. What's the difference between a cup and an ounce? What gets measured in bushels and when do you use a scale? Easy-to-understand text and playful corresponding illustrations teach children the differences between wet and dry measurements, weight, size, and length. And all information is conveyed in a unique kid's-…

Synopsis: Photographs and simple text explore the unusual colors of birds, plants, and frogs in the Amazon rainforest.

Synopsis: The gorgeous, Caldecott Honor-winning tale of a very clever fish by beloved picture book creator Leo Lionni.Deep in the sea lives a happy school of fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, but there is also danger, and the little fish are afraid to come out of hiding . . . until Swimmy comes along. Swimmy shows his friends how—with ingenuity and team work—they can overcome any danger.Winner of the 1964 Caldecott Honor, this beloved tale of a…

Synopsis: The history of the feast! After their first harvest in 1621, the Pilgrims at Plymouth shared a three-day feast with their Native American neighbors. Of course, the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag didn't know it at the time, but they were making history, celebrating what would become a national holiday.

Synopsis: The Cat in the Hat came to play one rainy, nothing-to-do afternoon. His hilarious antics are "recommended for all libraries".--School Library Journal, starred review.

Synopsis: Punt, pass, and run your way to a great day of football fun with the Berenstain Bears!

Synopsis: What is the right pet for Fly Guy? In the first zany, hilarious Fly Guy picture book, Buzz tries to help Fly Guy find the right pet. It seems that everyone else at the park has a pet, so Fly Guy wants one, too. A dog licked Fly Guy. A frog chased Fly Guy. A cricket was too jumpy. Who will be the best pet for Fly Guy? Kids will love Fly Guy and Buzz's wacky search for the right pet. Tedd Arnold's signature illustration style and fun story will…

Synopsis: Paddington Is Delighted To Discover That The Browns Are Throwing Him A Birthday Party. But When The Magic Trick He Performs Goes Awry, Paddington Needs Something More Than A Tap Of His Wand To Set Things Straight.

Synopsis: Franklin and his friend Bear have an exciting outdoor adventure with their dads in this new picture book based on an episode of the popular television series.Franklin and Bear can hardly wait to set out on the camping trip with their fathers. They will canoe across two lakes and pitch tents on a the beach of a deserted island-"just like real explorers." The two friends soon learn that exploring can be hard work. First, they tip the canoe over…

Synopsis: The author of the I Spy series offers preschoolers a gently illustrated poetic tale with simple text, pictures to decode, and a loving message to share. By the illustrator of the Caldecott Honor book, Alphabetics.

Synopsis: Photographs and simple text show some of the diversity found in anatomies of insects.

Synopsis: Photographs and simple text describe the habitats of different insects.

Synopsis: Olivia is thrilled to be invited to Francine's house for dinner...she just knows it's going to be a very sophisticated evening. And then it's time for Olivia to have Francine over...but what will Francine think of her family's casual table manners?

Synopsis: There's nothing more fascinating than dinosaurs. In this Level 1 reader, youngsters learn all about the terrifying giants that once roamed the Earth—maybe even as close as their own backyard! They'll be wowed by new information and eye-popping illustrations from National Geographic, a trusted source of children's nonfiction content.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for…