Synopsis: Everyone loves Harry Potter. Now kids can learn about Harry's creator! In 1995, on a four-hour-delayed train from Manchester to London, J. K. Rowling conceived of the idea of a boy wizard named Harry Potter. Upon arriving in London, she began immediately writing the first book in the saga. Rowling's true-life, rags-to-riches story is as compelling as the world of Hogwarts that she created. This biography details not only Rowling's life and her…

Synopsis: Join Splat the Cat as he makes going to bed fun in New York Times bestselling author and artist Rob Scotton’s hilarious adventure Splat the Cat Dreams Big.Fans of Splat the Cat will delight in this 8x8 story about bedtime and enjoy Splat’s always-present enthusiasm.

Synopsis: Simon and his mom don't have much--the cardboard house they built for themselves, a tiny Christmas tree, and a picture of an angel from a calendar pinned to one wall. The angel's name is December. Simon's mom says she sings to them when they're asleep. On Christmas Eve, Simon and his mom take in an old woman who needs a place to keep warm, and the next morning, Simon wakes early to find that the old woman has vanished. Instead, he sees December,…

Synopsis: Ree Drummond, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Pioneer Woman Cooks series of books, and her lovable hound Charlie create their own fun kind of classroom in Charlie Goes to School.With expressive illustrations by Diane deGroat, a delicious recipe from Ree Drummond, and the hilarious antics of Charlie, this hardcover picture book makes an excellent gift.Charlie the Ranch Dog may be top dog, but he's ready to share his skills—and his…

Synopsis: Read about all kinds of pumpkins in this silly story, perfect for the fall season!Autumn in the pumpkin patch, no two pumpkins ever match!Some are big and win a prize, some wind up in pumpkin pies!Visit the pumpkin patch for some fall-tastic fun with pumpkins big and small! This rhyimg adventure is ideal for beginning readers. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar…

Synopsis: The dinosaur thinks he’s much too tall. It’s not easy being different! Danny decides to cheer his friend up, and together they discover that being too tall might not be so bad after all.Readers first fell in love with Danny and his prehistoric pal in the I Can Read classic Danny and the Dinosaur, created by Syd Hoff in 1958. Now the popular pair are together again in a hilarious I Can Read adventure sure to win over a new generation of beginning…

Synopsis: - Large type and simple vocabulary- Few words to a page- Rhyming stories based on the experiences of 3 to 6-year-olds

Synopsis: A collection of fast-paced poetry follows a cast of spirited pachyderms as they compete for gold in a variety of Olympic sports, such as diving, triathlon, hammer throw, and figure skating. 20,000 first printing.

Synopsis: This text is a fun adaptation of the classic playground song. Help Skunk solve the mystery as he asks each of his animal friends, Mouse, Raven, Squirrel, Rabbit, Turtle, Raccoon, Snake, Beaver, and Frog, who took the cookie from the cookie jar?

Synopsis: Stermont's latest monster is SHOCKING!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In this 8th book, there's trouble at Alexander's brand-new school. Lights are flickering, students are…

Synopsis: Zare Leonis seems destined to become a poster boy for the Empire. His sister Dhara has been accepted into the esteemed Imperial Academy on Lothal and Zare is confident he'll join her in a year's time. But a year can bring plenty of unwelcome changes. Not only does he begin to uncover the Empire's destructive plans for Lothal and the livelihood of its people, but his unease hits home when Dhara goes mysteriously missing. Zare is forced to…

Synopsis: Summer vacation has begun, and Grace leads the way for her friends in countless adventures such as playing circus, inventing a time machine, investigating a haunted house, and starring in a town musical. 20,000 first printing.

Synopsis: Saddle up with Flat Stanley Ever since Stanley was flattened by a bulletin board, every trip is an adventure! The whole Lambchop family is off to see Mount Rushmore. But when Flat Stanley and his brother, Arthur, team up with a scrappy cowgirl named Calamity Jasper, their vacation turns into the Wild West experience of a lifetime. Pretty soon, they find themselves in a real tight spot—even for a flat boy like Stanley!

Synopsis: Fourteen year-old Ezra Bridger lives alone on the Outer Rim planet of Lothal. He fends for himself by picking up odd jobs and hustling unsuspecting stormtroopers. But when Arena Day arrives--an underground tournament where mighty beasts battle to the finish and all the swindlers, gamblers, and no-gooders come to make a profit--Ezra is whisked into an unlikely partnership with the fearsome bounty hunter Bossk and enmeshed in a high-stakes chase…

Synopsis: Simple, funny action words and onomatopoeia describe three silly ducks' rather impolite visit to their Auntie Goose's house. This rollicking, tongue-twisting, rhyming story of three enthusiastic houseguests, paired with the lively artwork of illustrator Viviana Garofoli, is sure to be a speedy favorite of beginning readers everywhere.Step 1 (Ready to Read) is for children who know the alphabet and are ready to read. Step 1 titles have big type…

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Synopsis: After the first day of first grade, Henry's not sure how he feels about it. The teacher isn't like his kindergarten teacher, and the fifth-graders hog the monkey bars. But as Henry tells his mother about a new friend who likes soccer and about how he'll learn to read books, he begins to realize that maybe first grade won't be so bad after all.

Synopsis: Mr. Ratburn anounces a writing contest to the class and the winner gets to visit the White House. Arthur wins the contest so he and his class get to visit the White House. The Class gets to visit the Capital where Congress makes the Nation's laws, The National Museum of Natural History and the Washington Monument.

Synopsis: When Jake has to leave town for a family thing, the other Animorphs and Ax figure life will pretty much be normal until he gets back. But when Tobias discovers Visser Three's newest feeding place, the kids decide they have to check it out. But there's no assigned leader. Who will be the best one for the job? Being in chare isn't just guts and glory. It's about making decisions that will mean the difference between life...and death.