Synopsis: Cherished by millions of readers, this #1 New York Times bestselling novel is a powerful tale of perseverance and hope. Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park interweaves the stories of two Sudanese children who overcome mortal dangers to improve their lives and the lives of others.A Long Walk to Water begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about two eleven-year-olds in Sudan, a girl in 2008 and a boy in 1985. The girl, Nya, is fetching…

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: Ut comes to America from Vietnam, but her mother must stay behind due to a shortage of funds. Ut's struggle to adjust to her new life is worsened by insensitive classmates. In a heartwarming ending, the students run a fair and raise the money for Ut's mother to join her family. Full color. A Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies; Booklist Editors' Choice.

Synopsis: Ten-year-old girls don’t wear wigs.So why is Anya wearing one? That’s what Keely wants to know. But when Anya’s wig falls off in front of the whole class, Keely realizes what she really wants is to help Anya, even though she’s not sure how—and even though it means she’ll have to do something she’s afraid of: stand up to her friends.As for Anya, she just wants her hair to grow back, but no one can tell her whether it ever will. How can she learn…

Synopsis: Biscuit, a young puppy, is eager to meet the new baby but must wait until nap time is over.

Synopsis: Arthur is an eight-year-old aardvark, a read-a-holic sweetie with the bossiest little sister ever. Wherever Arthur and his gang hang out, there's always adventure. In this story, Arthur has to babysit Tommy and Timmy, the terrible Tibble twins.

Synopsis: None of Arthur's friends wear glasses and his classmates tease him! But when he stops wearing them, he gets in all kinds of trouble. Maybe four eyes really are better than two.

Synopsis: Halloween has Arthur spooked! When his little sister wanders off into the scariest house on the street, Arthur has to find the courage to go in and save her. Will Arthur and D.W. make it out alive?

Synopsis: Arthur's new puppy causes problems when it tears the living room apart, wets on everything, and refuses to wear a leash.Arthur is thrilled when he gets a new puppy. He's had a lot of experience with pets so he knows they're as much work as they are fun.Even so, when Pal tears the living room apart, wets on everything, and refuses to wear his leash, Arthur gets worried. His parents are unhappy with Pal's behavior and even D.W. seems ready to…

Synopsis: After 25 years of Arthur adventures, enthusiastic readers still agreewith the conclusion of the very first book about this Everychild aardvark:"There's a lot more to Arthur than his nose." This 25th anniversary editionincludes, in addition to the original story, Arthur's Nose, a scrapbookof fun facts, photos, and letters all about the evolution of Arthur over theyears. Readers can compare photos of author Marc Brown's family with pictures…