Synopsis: Some people are just born mean -- at least that's what one young neighbor thinks. He's lost countless balls to the mysterious Mrs. Morgan. What could she possibly do with them? Use them to cook up strange recipes? Store them in her closet?When his favorite green and white soccer ball falls prey to her lawn, it's time to act. His parents force him to go and talk to her -- ugh! But what he discovers about Mrs. Morgan is more Surprising than any of…

Synopsis: This charming reference introduces young readers to the wider world by exploring languages, landscapes, weather, animals, capital cities, mountains, deserts, and other landscapes and landforms, and more. It encourages kids to get play with activities such as creating a mini-rainforest in a bottle and singing a simple song in Spanish. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with kid-friendly and age-appropriate maps along with basic facts about…

Synopsis: Racing over bridges and castles, flying above lakes and rivers, and circling the Earth in the thrilling embrace of Santa's swift sleigh, Mouse's wish to catch a peek at the jolly old man comes true, in this charming fantasy adventure.

Synopsis: On Christmas Eve, a little mouse decides to stay awake to see Santa and ends up taking a wild ride in Santa's sleigh before being returned home safe and sound.

Synopsis: Mogo may be the runt of the litter, but he’s determined to make it in the tough African savanna. His bossy and lazy older brothers don't have what it takes to survive, so he ventures off on his own. Mogo must learn to battle not only lions, cheetahs, and wild dogs, but also fear and loneliness.The friendship of a young baboon, who has also been cast out of his own community, helps Mogo find what he’s been looking for: a life not just based on…

Synopsis: Brother and Sister Bear's parents always seem to be nagging them about something. The cubs decide to show how their parents annoy them by creating a play for the Parents' Night Talent show entitled "The Trouble with Grownups". The next day Mama and Papa put on their own role-reversal skit, and in the end everyone learns something about themselves. Illustrated in full color.

Synopsis: "Lively...The playfully rhymed text flows effortlessly as it discusses superlatives, irregular adverbs, and double negatives....Informative and fun."-- "School Library Journal" "Using expansive color drawings and catchy rhymes, Heller writes about words frequently and vividly and with an unmistakable flourish....A clever introduction."-- "Booklist" "This eye-catching book explains its perplexing subject well and clearly, and more memorably than…

Synopsis: It's summertime, and Mr. Putter and Tabby are tired of being hot. Their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry and her dog Zeke are sweaty, too. Maybe a trip to the pond will cool them off. Mrs. Teaberry packs a lunch of apple tea, tomato sandwiches, and kiwi salad. Mr. Putter likes her funny food. When they get to the pond, they rent a boat and find a shady spot for a picnic. They share tall tales while they eat. Mr. Putter tells about the time he won a worm…

Synopsis: On his way to school, a small boy befriends a very large bear who is lost.

Synopsis: On his way to school, a small boy befriends a very large bear who is lost.

Synopsis: Guess who’s learning to read? Little Witch is—and she loves it. But Mother Witch won’t allow nice books about princesses and princes in the house! Little Witch resorts to using invisibility spells and staying up late to read, but it’s starting to wear her out. When the Witch family finally discovers Little Witch’s secret reading habit, she has one last trick to change their minds about books!

Synopsis: Celebrate Earth Day with a twist on the classic song from the bestselling There Was an Old Lady series for kids! You’ll never guess what she’ll swallow next!There was an old lady who swallowed a worm.I don’t know why she swallowed the worm,but she started to squirm!The Old Lady is back and this time she's swallowing a worm, some dirt, a flower, a bee, a bird...and more! This Earth Day-themed twist on the classic rhyme will delight and entertain…

Synopsis: Key Features Description On a bright, snowy day George builds a snowman that magically comes to life to share a snack and have a snowball fight with George. In this original tale, Tegen captures the magic of the snowman, while Dorman's beautiful illustrations truly bring him to life. On a bright, snowy day George builds a snowman that magically comes to life to share a snack and have a snowball fight with George. In this original tale, Tegen…

Synopsis: Eleven-year-old Margaret tries to accept the inevitable changes that come one summer when her father dies and her best friend Maizon goes away to a private boarding school.

Synopsis: As one little monster finds out at her birthday party, it takes about "fifty.Get ready for a monstrously good time! Little ones will learn counting and basic math concepts while they're laughing over these rollicking rhymes and hilarious, energetic illustrations.

Synopsis: A trip to the laundromat leads to a momentous occasion when Trixie, too young to speak words, realizes that something important is missing and struggles to explain the problem to her father.