Synopsis: scholastic book, copyright 2007 Excellent vocabulary. Awarded the seal of approval from the Society of Rats for a Better World!

Synopsis: Jane Yolen's Emily Writes is an imagined and evocative picture book account of Emily Dickinson’s childhood poetic beginnings, featuring illustrations by Christine Davenier.As a young girl, Emily Dickinson loved to scribble curlicues and circles, imagine new rhymes, and connect with the natural world around her. The sounds, sights, and smells of home swirled through her mind, and Emily began to explore writing and rhyming her thoughts and…

Synopsis: Dog lovers and kids anxious about going back to school will be delighted by this photographic Step 2 reader with school-themed poems!From the bus stop to the last bell, the school day is covered. The easy-to-read poems were chosen and adapted from the delightful hardcover picture books Loose Leashes and Dog-Gone School, by husband-and-wife team Ron and Amy Schmidt. Plus there are a few new poems and photos, too! Which dog is your favorite?Step 2…

Synopsis: Tired of his sister getting all the attention during games, Ted Gaddy learns the same move that another successful fullback uses. But will his sister thwart his plan? Illustrations.

Synopsis: There's a monster in my closet, with claws and teeth and hair. And tonight I'm going to scare him! He lives just right through there... Is there a monster living in your closet? Are you brave enough to catch him? Parents and children will love sharing this fun and inventive picture book, which reminds us that things aren't always as scary as they seem. In the end, maybe the monster is just looking for a friend!

Synopsis: Hatchet meets The Babysitters Club in this epic and thrilling survival story about pushing oneself to the limit in the face of a crisis.We were all alone, in a shaken and shattered house, in the dark. And I was in charge.Hannah Steele loves living on Pelling, a tiny island near Seattle. She's always felt totally safe there.So when she's asked to babysit after school one day, it's no big deal. Zoe and Oscar are her next-door neighbors, and Hannah…

Synopsis: For the five teens who modeled as Disney Hologram Imaging hosts, life is beginning to settle down when an intriguing video arrives to Philby's computer at school. It's a call for action: the Overtakers, a group of Disney villains, seem to be plotting to attempt a rescue of two of their leaders, both of whom the Disney Imagineers have hidden away somewhere following a violent encounter in Epcot. A staged attack by new Overtakers at Downtown…

Synopsis: Makenna is an extraordinary eight-year-old--with an extraordinary goal to match! Makenna has always dreamed of becoming a rock star. She closes her eyes and imagines herself on the stage, playing her own original songs to cheering fans. She believes that with hard work and determination, she can make her ambition come true! Her best friend isn't so sure. When she questions whether Makenna will ever fulfill her dream, Makenna realizes that…

Synopsis: Pete the Cat travels to Mars to help his friend in this Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean. Marty is stuck on Mars, and it's up to Pete the Cat to rescue him! Will Pete have the tools he needs to get Marty home? Find out in this Level 1 I Can Read book complete with original illustrations from the creators of Pete the Cat, Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Cat's Mars Mission is perfect for…

Synopsis: Saddle up! This joy-filled story--about family traditions, fierce competitions, female bravado, and the real meaning of triumph--is sure to win your heart.Rhea LOVES Rodeo Day!She loves the boots and buckles and ruffles. She loves riding her trusted steed, Galleta, alongside her mighty girl teammates. But more than anything, Rhea likes to WIN! As she and her friends stampede through the arena, Rhea can almost taste victory. But will she be able…

Synopsis: Ride along with Pete and his friends in this STEM-themed picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling classic series Pete the Cat! Pete the Cat just got some new wheels. Beep, beep, beep! And as he's grooving down the street, he bumps into one friend, two friends, three! When they pile up in the car, Pete can't keep count and wonders if there is room for everyone. In his fifteenth hardcover picture book, Pete the Cat learns that there's…

Synopsis: Nature-loving Logan comes to school on her day to take care of the class rabbit even though she has a cold, prompting Miss Sparks to teach the students about proper sneezing etiquette. Includes tips for parents to help their children with learning.

Synopsis: Edgar Award Nominee for Best Middle Grade MysteryAll Charlie Tickler wants is for his parents to listen.Charlie's parents have left him (again). This time they are off to South Africa to help giant golden moles. And Charlie? He's been dumped with his TV-obsessed grandparents. Lonely and curious, Charlie heads into the village of Castle-on-the-Hudson, where a frightened old woman gives him a desperate message-in sign language. When she suddenly…

Synopsis: THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • FIVE STARRED REVIEWSCelebrate the joys of Black boyhood with stories from seventeen bestselling, critically acclaimed Black authors—including Jason Reynolds, Jerry Craft, and Kwame Mbalia.★ "Pick up Black Boy Joy for a heavy dose of happiness." —Booklist, starred reviewBlack boy joy is…Picking out a fresh first-day-of-school outfit.Saving the universe in an epic intergalactic race.Finding your voice—and…

Synopsis: Wishing she could have special talents like her friends, Dorrie seeks the help of her godmother, yet she soon wonders if she made the right decision after noticing that her grandmother is actually more clumsy than she. Original.