Synopsis: Jon J Muth, author of the best-selling book, THE THREE QUESTIONS, has crafted another profound and winning picture book. "Michael," said Karl. "There's a really big bear in the backyard." This is how three children meet Stillwater, a giant panda who moves into the neighborhood and tells amazing tales. To Addy he tells a story about the value of material goods. To Michael he pushes the boundaries of good and bad. And to Karl he demonstrates what…

Synopsis: Alice has a nose for trouble, but luckily she's a fairy--a Temporary Fairy. She has a magic wand, fairy wings, and a blanket, all of which she uses to disappear, to fly, to transform her dad into a horse, and to turn his cookies into her own! There are still a few things Alice needs to learn to become a Permanent Fairy, like how to float her dog on the ceiling and make her clothes put themselves away, but she's working on it--sort of. Here's an…

Synopsis: Join Noodles the little white dog in a wintertime adventure!Join Noodles the little white dog in another zany adventure--this time it's snowing outside! Noodles is having fun making snow angels and catching snowflakes with his tongue. But then he sees a raccoon in need of help!Noodles comes to the rescue and finds a friend to play with. It's the most winter fun he's ever had!

Synopsis: When Buzz captures a fly to enter in The Amazing Pet Show, his parents and the judges tell him that a fly cannot be a pet, but Fly Guy proves them wrong.

Synopsis: When a book of unexplainable occurrences brings Petra Andalee & Calder Pillay together, strange things start to happen: seemingly unrelated events connect, an eccentric old woman seeks their company, & an invaluable Vermeer painting disappears. Before they know it, the two find themselves at the center of an international art scanda;l, where no one - neighbors, parents, teachers - is spared from suspicion, As Petra…

Synopsis: In the fall, pumpkins are in the garden, in the supermarkets, and on doorsteps. But do you know how they grow from a tiny yellow seed to a big orange pumpkin? Read and find out! Stage 1 reader.

Synopsis: "There was an old lady who swallowed a wizard, some bones, a goblin, a ghost, a cat, an owl, and a bat! Imagine that! Read this book to find out why!" This is a modern Halloween twist on the popular song "I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly."

Synopsis: Key Features Description Skippyjon Jones is no ordinary kitten. Oh, no. He's actually El Skippito, a great sword-fighter ready to battle banditos the world over! With a little imagination and a whole lot of fun, this frisky cat dons a mask and cape and takes on a bad bumble-bee to save the day. And along the way, he'll be sure to steal young reader's hearts, yes indeed-o!My name is Skippito Friskito.I fear not a single bandito.My manners are…

Synopsis: The bestselling, award-winning team of Yolen and Teague present their fourth original dinosaur board book, a fun guide to friendship and playing nicely with others.What if a dinosaur's friends come to play?Does he mope, does he pout if he can't get his way?Does he hide all his dump trucks, refusing to share?Does he throw his friends' coloring books up in the air?Time and time again, children are told to "play nice." This brilliantly illustrated…

Synopsis: A fascinating blend of myth and modern--This special edition also contains questions and activities to inspire discussion and enhance your reading.

Synopsis: Key Features Description The Busy Body Book: A Kid's Guide to Fitness is a celebration of the amazing human machine and a life on the move. Your amazing body can jump, sprint, twist, and twirl. Your body is built to move. Lizzy Rockwell explains how your bones and muscles, heart and lungs, nerves and brain all work together to keep you on the go. Kids walk and skate and tumble through these pages with such exuberance that even sprouting couch…

Synopsis: Housekeeper Amelia Bedelia wreaks havoc when she volunteers to help out at the school science fair.

Synopsis: From the creator of The New York Times bestseller Boing! comes the riotous story of a cat gone berserk - four times over and in alphabetical order each time. Kitty is not happy when she's told that her favorite foods are all gone and all that's left are Asparagus, Beets, Cauliflower, Dill....and 22 other equally unappealing vegetables. So she: Ate my homework, Bit grandma, Clawed the curtains, Damaged the dishes, and so on, through Z. Only when…

Synopsis: 2005 - Large Paperback

Synopsis: HIC! HIC! HIC! What's worse than a chronic case of the hiccups? How about a HIPPO with a chronic case of the hiccups? Is there any cure, or are those hiccups doomed to stay?Vibrant illustrations, spirited text, and unforgettable characters unite in this exciting debut work from talented author/illustrator Aaron Zenz.

Synopsis: Taking on the superhero persona of the great Spanish sword fighter Skippito, he has the adventure of his life, and readers are invited along. Zany, wild, and over-the-top, this utterly original book truly begs to be read aloud.