Synopsis: Children may be different in how they look, what they like to do, and even what they like to eat, but they all have great smiles.Rookie Readers (Ages 5-7) have provided entertaining, high-quality introductions to reading for more than a generation. Each title features full-color, often hilarious illustrations and engaging stories that always involve a young child figuring out concepts or solving problems on their own.

Synopsis: Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia has been loved by readers for more than fifty years, and it turns out that her childhood is full of silly mix-ups, too!The star of the bestselling picture book series now has her own Level 1 I Can Read books that will keep newly independent readers laughing, reading, and expanding their vocabularies. In this latest adventure, when Amelia Bedelia’s parents decide to look for a new house,…

Synopsis: If you think Amelia Bedelia gets things all mixed up, wait until you meet her relatives! You are invited to a special party to meet the family. Just be prepared for the wackiest bunch of people you've ever met...and the most laughs you've had in a long time.

Synopsis: Little Bear is so pleased with the picture he has drawn that he asks Hen to take it to his grandmother. Grandmother is so happy with it that she sends him back a thank-you kiss.How the kiss is passed from Grandmother, to Hen, to Cat, to Little Skunk, to a pretty girl skunk, and back to Little Skunk, and how eventually it comes again to Hen and finally to Little Bear, will delight children just learning to read.A Kiss for Little Bear is among the…

Synopsis: There is always enough room on your child’s bookshelf for this rollicking alphabet chant that has been a children’s favorite for over thirty years!A told B,and B told C,“I’ll meet you at thetop of the coconut tree”In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no—Chicka Chicka Boom! Boom!Countless children—and their parents—can joyfully recite the familiar words…

Synopsis: A gentle and funny child's-eye view of overcoming doubts and meeting a new pet (or friend).At first the boy doesn't want to meet a friendly wagging dog at the park—"Go away, dog!" he says. But as the dog fetches, rolls over, shakes hands, and otherwise works all its doggy charms, the boy starts to open up. "You like me, don't you, you old dog?" Maybe they can be friends after all.This My First I Can Read uses simple, repeating words, making it a…

Synopsis: This easy-to-read story about teamwork by comedian and storyteller Bill Cosby is now a Scholastic Reader.Little Bill and his friends are trying out for the baseball team.Little Bill is sure he'll be picked for second base. But then a girl tries out, and she's really good! Little Bill is worried. Will the coach choose the girl for second base?

Synopsis: Flat Stanley and Arthur are excited to go ice-skating on the frozen lake. But when the weather suddenly warms up, Stanley finds himself skating on thin ice! Beginning readers will love following along with Flat Stanley's winter adventure.Flat Stanly: On Ice is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

Synopsis: Fluffy the class guinea pig must deal with the unwanted attention of two cats, a visit to the hair salon, and a trip to the airport when he goes home with Emma for spring break. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Synopsis: Goosebumps and Bill Nye the Science Guy fans, meet Franny!Franny’s faithful Lab assistant, Igor, has swallowed a doomsday device that is ready to go off at any moment! For a regular scientist, it might seem like there’s only one way to get the device out—um...make that two ways.But Franny K. Stein is no ordinary scientist, so she concocts her own way to get the device back and save her friend. With her miniaturization machine, Franny shrinks…

Synopsis: One summer day Toad was unhappy. He had lost the white, fourholed, big, round, thick button from his jacket. Who helped him look for it? His best friend, Frog. Another day, Frog was unhappy. He was sick in bed and looking green. Who gave him some tea and told him a story? His best friend, Toad.From the first enchanting story to the last, these five adventures of two best friends are packed with excitement, gaiety, and tender affection. Children…