Synopsis: A fast, fun, friendship read from the Newbery-award winning author of , Maniac Magee.Fourth graders are tough. They aren't afraid of spiders. They say no to their moms. They push first graders off the swings. And they never, ever cry.Suds knows that now that he's in fourth grade, he's supposed to be a rat. But whenever he tries to act like one, something goes wrong. Can Suds's friend Joey teach him to toughen up...or will Suds remain a fourth…

Synopsis: Fox in Socks celebrates 50 years of troubling tongues This classic Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss features silly tongue twisters that will have young readers--and their parents--giggling with glee. When a fox in socks meets Knox in a box, hilarity ensues. Add chicks with bricks and blocks and clocks and you're sure to get your words twisted and lips locked With his unmistakable gift for rhyme, Dr. Seuss creates a hysterical and energetic way for…

Synopsis: When Fox wants someone to play with, he takes his Mom's advice and sets off to make a friend. What happens along the way surprises him! Fox is about to make the best friends he could ever hope for--but not in the way he imagined.

Synopsis: A distinctive new voice in children's fictionFrancie lives with her mother and younger brother, Prez, in rural Alabama, where all three work and wait. Francie's father is trying to get settled in Chicago so he can move his family up North.Unfortunately, he's made promises he hasn't kept, and Francie painfully learns that her dreams of starting junior high school in an integrated urban classroom will go unfulfilled. Amid the day-to-day grind of…

Synopsis: In this Franklin TV Storybook, Franklin and Snail want to be heroes, just like their favorite book character, Dynaroo, the kangaroo superhero. They are thrilled when they discover that Dynaroo will be visiting Mr. Heron's bookstore for a book signing, and the excited pair head out to meet their hero. But, on the way, Franklin and Snail stop to help a friend in need -- and discover that it doesn't take super powers to make a superhero.

Synopsis: In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin is afraid of thunderstorms. When a storm approaches while he is playing at Fox's house, a flash of lightning sends Franklin into his shell. He refuses to come out --- even for snacks --- until his friends make him laugh with their tall tales about what causes storms. And when Beaver explains what really causes thunder and lightning, Franklin begins to feel much safer.

Synopsis: While on a nature hike, Franklin becomes a little overzealous about looking after his tiny friend, Snail, but in the end Snail shows Franklin that he's quite capable of rising to any challenge in his own way. Original.

Synopsis: This larger-format special collectible edition of the first Franklin book celebrates the 25th anniversary of the world's most beloved turtle. Includes never-before-seen archival material and personal letters from the author and illustrator that offers a fun behind-the-scenes peek at this Canadian classic.A perfect gift for long-time fans and a new generation of readers alike.In the Franklin Classic Storybook that started it all, poor little…

Synopsis: Franklin has lots of friends and one best friend named Bear. They play tag, hopscotch and ball. But Franklin always wants to pick the game and make the rules. No one wants to play with him - he's too bossy! In this Classic Franklin Storybook, Franklin learns he can't always have his own way.

Synopsis: In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin's mother tells him never to go into the woods. But one day Franklin is playing hide-and-seek with his friends and forgets what his mother has told him. Franklin is frightened when he realizes he's lost, but he knows just what to do -- stay in his shell and wait to be found. A dramatic story with a happy ending.

Synopsis: Franklin discovers there's more than one way to be a winner. Franklin invites neophyte player Skunk to join his side in a neighborhood hockey game, but he soon regrets it. Skunk can't skate fast, or pass the puck, or shoot on net. Because of Skunk, Franklin's team loses the game--an unacceptable result for Franklin, who is used to winning. He is about to let the dejected Skunk walk away from the team when he recalls that it was only through…

Synopsis: At the beginning of spring, Franklin and all his friends have training wheels on their bikes. But soon Franklin is the only one who can't ride without them. Every time he tries he falls down, and he's beginning to get discouraged. His mom finally convinces him to keep with it, and Franklin finally rides on his own. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: In this Franklin TV Storybook, Franklin can't do anything right. He can't make his sister smile, he forgets to put his bike away, he gets a scolding for talking in class --- and, on top of everything, his friends just don't seem to care. Frustrated and lonely, Franklin packs up his belongings and sets out to find new family and friends. But as he heads off, Franklin realizes the only family and friends he really wants are the ones he's leaving…

Synopsis: In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero is thrilled to learn he'll be a big brother in the spring. He can hardly wait for the new baby, but spring seems a long time away. Franklin does everything he can to make spring come, but nothing happens. Even the seed he planted at school doesn't look like it will ever become a plant. Then, one day, spring finally appears and something very special arrives ... something little and green and…