Synopsis: The evil dummy comes to life to tell his own twisted tales and scary stories! Devin and his sister Violet are visiting their Uncle Jack for the summer. He lives in an old house by the seashore. Jack was a sailor and he has collected strange and fascinating items from the sea. Exploring a back room, Devin and Violet discover a locked trunk. A pirate's chest. The trunk is wrapped in old, heavy chains and locked with a huge rusted lock. But they…

Synopsis: Jack and Annie travel back to nineteenth-century Ireland to inspire a young Augusta Gregory to share her love of Irish legends and folktales with the world.

Synopsis: Tucker is a streetwise city mouse. He thought he'd seen it all. But he's never met a cricket before, which really isn't surprising, because, along with his friend Harry Cat, Tucker lives in the very heart of New York City-

Synopsis: Discovering that their new gymnastics teacher likes cats, brooms, strange drinks from the health bar, and funny rhymes, the kids at Bailey School become convinced that Miss Brewbaker is really a witch. Original.

Synopsis: Explores the history of the steamship Titanic, from Thomas Andrews' plans for "the safest ship on the ocean" to the lingering questions concerning its disastrous maiden voyage in 1912.

Synopsis: Jack and Annie are off on another adventure! This time they are sent to ancient Greece, where a very important event is taking place. Join them as they race against time and witness the very first Olympic games!

Synopsis: There's pandemonium in Green Lawn! The town is building a new park for a panda and her baby. But as soon as the pandas arrive, the baby is stolen! All the panda-nappers want in return is a million dollars. . . . Can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose collar the culprits before Green Lawn has to cough up the cash?

Synopsis: Jack and Annie travel to a monastery in the Swiss Alps where, with the help of St. Bernard dogs and magic, they seek the second of four special objects necessary to break the spell on the wizard Merlin's beloved penguin, Penny.

Synopsis: Travel to Ancient Greece with Jack and Annie as they meet Alexander the Great and help tame his wild stallion.

Synopsis: Jack and Annie must travel back in time to New Orleans in 1915 to help a teenaged Louis Armstrong fulfill his destiny and become the "King of Jazz."

Synopsis: Babushka's doll was special. She had played with it only once, when she was a little girl like her high-spirited granddaughter, Natasha.Now Babushka is going to the store and it's Natasha's turn to take the little doll down from the high shelf. When the naughty doll comes to life -- and is even more rambunctious than the little girl herself -- Natasha finds out why playing once with Babushka's doll is enough!Patricia Polacco's beautiful…

Synopsis: Glashka can understand whale song--but with that mysterious power comes great responsibility. When she discovers thousands of whales trapped in a rapidly freezing inlet, she knows it is up to her to gather the people of her town to help them. Based on an actual event, this inspiring story follows Glashka and her people as they come to understand the importance of all life. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: Twelve black writers, ranging from young to middle age, bear witness to the powerful bond between African-American fathers and their children and grandchildren in a collection of poetry illustrated with a broad range of colorful materials.

Synopsis: "The Who HQ Graphic Novels series does an excellent job of quickly engaging readers by capturing the drama and immediacy of pivotal historic events." — BooklistDiscover the story behind Muhammad Ali and the boxing match that captivated the world, the Thrilla In Manila, in this powerful graphic novel -- written by Murder Ballads' Gabe Soria and illustrated by award-winning artists Chris Brunner and Rico Renzi.Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an…

Synopsis: Young readers will understand how to show genuine respect to their elders in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn how simple biblical principles are the building blocks to creating respectful behavior.  The Berenstain Bears Show Some Respect—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights™ series of books—is perfect for: Early readers, ages 4-8 Reading out loud at home or in classrooms Teaching…

Synopsis: THE ICONIC #1 BESTSELLER • The all-time classic picture book starring the world’s favorite caterpillar! Generations of children have grown up on this beautifully dramatized story of a caterpillar who eats his way to becoming a butterfly.“Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative.”—The New York Times Book ReviewIn the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf. One Sunday morning the warm sun came up and—pop!—out of the egg came a tiny and…

Synopsis: Cherish little one's firsts forever with this special milestone edition of the all-time bestselling classic bedtime book. Includes twenty-four Goodnight Moon-themed milestone cards! In a baby's first year, there was a first smile and a first word and a picture to capture every memory! Photographing baby with these beautiful cards nestled in an envelope in the back of the book is the perfect way to remember their first twelve months, first…

Synopsis: This Dealing with Feelings book about a trip to the zoo helps kids understand what they're feeling when they get a case of the giggles. Now a part of the premier early reading line, Step into Reading!When a little girl visits the zoo with her family, she makes faces at the animals and gets a little silly. After she pounds on the glass, the tour guide has to warn her that loud noises can scare some animals. But with the help of her dad, she…

Synopsis: This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader is based on Disney Wish—in theaters fall 2023!Walt Disney Animation Studios Wish is set to release Fall 2023, during the Studio’s 100th year. A film that could only come from Disney Animation, the epic animated musical is inspired by the legacy of films from the studio and asks the question: “How did the wishing star, upon which so many characters wished, come to be?” The story, set in Rosas, the…

Synopsis: This Dealing with Feelings book about a bad day helps kids understand what they're feeling when they get angry. Now part of the premier early reading line, Step into Reading!To this little boy, it seems like one thing after another is going wrong, and it isn't his fault! He feels heat rising inside him, first at home and then at school. At lunch, his pent-up feelings burst out, and he yells at his friends. But with the help of a caring principal…