Synopsis: When his older green brother suggests that he collect things, Ernst, a young blue crocodile, comes up with an unusual choice: puddles.

Synopsis: Introduces environmental issues at a basic level. Child characters play the role of a tree, a river, animals and the earth. The characters give the messages they believe would be forthcoming if these familiar features of our environment were able to speak for themselves. This story can lead your class into exciting activities that will increase their understanding of the importance of protecting our environment.

Synopsis: The summer Opal and her father, the preacher, move to Naomi, Florida, Opal goes into the Winn-Dixie supermarket--and comes out with a dog. A big, ugly, suffering dog with a sterling sense of humor. A dog she dubs Winn-Dixie. Because of Winn-Dixie, the preacher tells Opal ten things about her absent mother, one for each year Opal has been alive. Winn-Dixie is better at making friends than anyone Opal has ever known, and together they meet the…

Synopsis: One of the merriest picture-books . . . told in very few words with a gravity that underscores the delightful comedy of the pictures--fine large pictures, strongly drawn, with a wealth of detail.--The New York Times. A Caldecott Award winner.

Synopsis: SAIL SAT MAG TIME TO SLEEP

Synopsis: Providing maximum support to emergent readers with repetitive, predictable story lines and illustrations that match the text, these books offer engaging stories that will inspire confidence in young readers. These books help develop fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.