Synopsis: "Bound to be a series that will appeal to fans of fast-paced mysteries."--SLJ Not many sixth-graders work undercover for the NYPD, but Edmund Xavier Lonnrot, code name Eddie Red, is not just any sixth-grader. A "near-death ice cream experience" lands him as a material witness in the police station with his dad, where the NYPD first discovers Eddie's photographic memory and uncanny sketch-artist abilities. Things get dangerous when Eddie is…

Synopsis: A delightful tale of a lively contest between two painting titans, Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse, during Gertrude Stein's and Alice B. Toklas' legendary Paris salons. Ernest Hemingway, Sylvia Beach, James Joyce and Josephine Baker are among the crowd as diplomatic Uncle Satie saves the day and declares that both artistic styles are innovative.

Synopsis: Chrysanthemum is a funny and honest school story about teasing, self-esteem, and acceptance to share all year round. Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Kitten's First Full Moon, Chrysanthemum is a don't-miss classic, especially for back to school. Chrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfect--until her first day of school. "You're named…

Synopsis: Teaches kindness to all people and things. A hilarious, rhyming, read loud book that's perfect for the first or any day of school. The classroom pencils have had enough! This is the story of a group of pencils That are so often overlooked, The kind of important tool needed To write in a notebook! Buy this book for a good laugh, nighttime snuggle, or your favorite teacher.

Synopsis: Exuberant rhymes and wild illustrations celebrate self-acceptance and self-love, from the New York Times bestselling creators of I Ain't Gonna Paint No More!High on energy and imagination, this ode to self-esteem encourages kids to appreciate everything about themselves—inside and out. Messy hair? Beaver breath? So what!Here's a little girl who knows what really matters. At once silly and serious, Karen Beaumont's joyous rhyming text and David…

Synopsis: From Donald Crews, the Caldecott Honor artist and award-winning creator of Truck, Freight Train, and many other classic picture books for young children, this picture book is a fun introduction to basic math concepts.What can you do with ten black dots?One dot can make a sun, two dots can make the eyes of a fox, and three dots can make a snowman's face.And that's just the beginning in this unique counting book! Children will develop visual…

Synopsis: Join the monsters everyone loves as they dance and sing their way through a recipe for delicious cupcakes! With bouncy rhyming text, child-friendly art for young readers, and an adorable cast of zany critters, Monsters Love Cupcakes is a yummy introduction to the joy and silliness of baking with and for friends. Two cups of LOVE, a spoonful of WOW, and some yummy BUGS! Those are just a few of the ingredients in these colorful monsters'…

Synopsis: A beautiful and engaging classic that inspires creativity and imaginationThe white shape silhouetted against a blue background changes on every page. Is it a rabbit, a bird, an ice-cream cone, or just spilt milk? In this childhood classic, kids are kept guessing until the surprise ending, and they're encouraged to improvise similar games of their own.This classic was one of the first books to introduce nonrepresentational art to children. "…