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: Trains, trains, trains!A train is passing by! A young boy watches in delight from his window as it rumbles and roars past. Each of the cars is carrying something interesting, but his favourite car is the last one - it carries something extra special!A cheery, informative book for youngsters who love trains by the creators of I Love Trucks!Ages 3-6

Synopsis: The JUST FOR YOU!(tm) series features 24 beginning readers written and illustrated by people of color. Young readers will see themselves and their experiences reflected in these delightful books. They will read about how the characters spend their time with family and friends-at home, in school, at the park or barber shop, and other places in their community. These age-appropriate stories include books at three different reading levels. Plus,…

Synopsis: Superfudge meets The Lemonade War in this funny, heartwarming book about change, adventure, family, and of course, doughnuts.Tristan isn't Gifted or Talented like his sister Jeanine, and he's always been okay with that because he can make a perfect chocolate chip cookie and he lives in the greatest city in the world. But his life takes a turn for the worse when his parents decide to move to middle-of-nowhere Petersville―a town with one street…

Synopsis: Saddle up, wranglers! Here comes the next installment in the adventures of Cowgirl Kate and her trusty cowhorse, Cocoa. The best friends are as feisty as ever as they play hide-and-seek, get new shoes, and learn the true meaning of friendship: They're partners through thick and thin, and partners do everything together. With its lively text and spirited illustrations by Caldecott Honor recipient Betsy Lewin, this second book in the Cowgirl Kate…

Synopsis: A brief biography of Rembrandt Van Rijn accompanies fourteen color reproductions and critical interpretations of his work

Synopsis: Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious…

Synopsis: Hush, Little Bunny is a heartwarming, lyrical love letter from a papa bunny to his little one—from David Ezra Stein, Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Interrupting Chicken and Leaves. Fans of Kevin Henkes and Beatrix Potter will adore this gorgeous book.Come, little bunny, don’t be shy . . . “Hush Little Baby” is a lullaby that parents have sung to their children for generations. Now Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein has reimagined the…

Synopsis: Thankful the rabbit is nothing like his name until an accident shows him a different way to see the world.

Synopsis: How long does it take a spider to spin a web? Do earthworms have eyes? And really, what is the difference between jam and jelly? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment in this kid-friendly series packed with fun, fascinating Q…

Synopsis: Build phonetic awareness and support content-area learning with these fascinating nonfiction books. From A to Z, these books match the letters of the alphabet with vivid, full-color photographs. They teach letter recognition and capital and lowercase letters--plus letter names, shapes, and sounds. The easy-to-use arrangement supports older students in writing reports. It is consistent with national language arts standards.

Synopsis: Examines the early astronomers and describes what more recent discoveries have told us about the sun, planets of the solar system, comets, stars, and galaxies.

Synopsis: Describes peninsulas, including how they form, the plants and animals found on peninsulas, and how people and weather change peninsulas. Also includes information on peninsulas found in North America and in the world.

Synopsis: Newbery Honor recipient and New York Times bestselling author Marion Dane Bauer snuggles up and describes how the snow falls from the sky with this Level 1 Ready-to-Read story, perfect for beginning readers.Everyone loves snow! It’s fun to go outside and play in and makes wonderful snowmen. But where does snow come from? The answer is at your fingertips. Just open this book and read about the wonders of snow…