Synopsis: Arizona was born in a log cabin her papa built. She grew into a tall girl who liked to sing, square-dance, and -- most of all -- read and dream of the faraway places she would visit one day.Arizona never did make it to those places. Instead she became a teacher, helping generations of children in the one-room schoolhouse which she herself had attended. Gloria Houston's Joyous recounting of her great-aunt Arizona's quiet yet meaningful life…

Synopsis: High on a rocky ledge a mountain lion rests in the sun, her four-week-old kittens by her side. And when the cubs' curiosity gets the better of them, the mountain lion mother is always there to pull them back to safety. This stunning companion to "Rabbits and Raindrops" juxtaposes creatures big and small, old and young, in a nature study that's perfect for the youngest readers. Full color.

Synopsis: Marvel's other Spider-Man--Miles Morales--swings into his first ever Little Golden Book!Meet Marvel's Spider-Man from another universe--Miles Morales. Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love this action-packed Little Golden Book as they learn about the web-slinger's amazing powers as well as his faithful friends and fiercest foes!

Synopsis: The village of Tos is like no other village in the world, for in this village the women live in round houses and the men live in square ones. The story of how this came to be is told from the point of view of a young girl who grew up there.Ann Grifalconi's bold, dynamic art and rhythmic storytelling recreate this world and make The Village of Round and Square Houses a perfect book for reading aloud.

Synopsis: With the yard all covered in white, Marley's family is ready to enjoy the first snowfall of the season—and much to everyone's surprise, Marley is on his best behavior. Could it be that the family's normally wild puppy is a natural snow dog? Join Marley in this charming new addition to the I Can Read series. With simple text on every page, young readers will delight in reading Marley's hilarious adventures all by themselves.

Synopsis: A family snow day presents Marley with the perfect opportunity for some mischief, but Marley surprises everyone with his good behavior. Could Marley be a natural snow dog?

Synopsis: ‘First published in 1979, Croll’s funny, popular too-many-cooks story …is newly illustrated here, with the babas (grandmothers) in a Russian winter setting. The simple, bright pictures in folk-art style show the bustling peasant women in the kitchen, each one tasting and adding and making a bigger mess of the soup.’ –– BL.

Synopsis: Your 2 1/2-year-old is starting to recognize patterns and shapes in a complex visual world.Tips for reading and sharing: Help your child trace the edges of the triangles on each page and count the sides out loudEncourage your child to find other triangular shapes at homeMake it fun! Point out different shapes on signs, vehicles, and buildings around your neighborhood

Synopsis: Differentiate text for: Approaching-one grade below, On-Level-at grade level Beyond- one grade above, ELL-English Language Learners. Each reader features a main selection accompanied by a paired piece with the same theme. Nonfiction titles are differentiated in readability but identical in design. Excite students with myths, legends, folktales, informational texts, and many more genres.

Synopsis: Hot dog! Head on over to the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, where lots of wacky adventures await! Search 7 action-packed scenes for hidden characters and objects. Preschoolers can search, point, match, and compare all on their own - no reading required! Then, turn to the last pages of the book for even more Look and Find activities that caregivers and children can enjoy together. Look and Find play encourages focus and exploration, and helps build…

Synopsis: Splat the cat is worried that he has not been good enough to deserve a visit and a present from Santa Claus.

Synopsis: A collection of three stories about Biscuit, the loveable puppy. Biscuit: A little yellow dog alwys wants one more thing before he'll go to sleep. Biscuit feeds the pets: Biscuit finds his own way to help feed the pets at Mr. Gray's Pet Shop. Bathtime for Biscuit: Biscuit runs away from his bath with his puppy friend, Puddles.

Synopsis: The identity of a spider lover, who thinks spiders are great, is revealed at the end of the book.

Synopsis: Someone is stealing from the family's mango tree! Could it be a mango monster? After waiting all year for mango season, Marianne is excited that the mangoes on their tree are ripe and ready to eat. She loves mangoes and plans to eat all of them. But when she and her sidekick cousin Zoe check out the tree, the lower branches have been picked clean. Someone is stealing their mangoes! Who could it be? Marianne's neighbor says it could be a mango…

Synopsis: "Frog and his friends Rabbit, Possum, Raccoon and Squirrel tickle funny bones, explore the world, solve problems, and support each other in this trio of stories..." -Kirkus Reviews In Book 5 of this engaging beginning reader series from acclaimed children's writer Eve Bunting, Frog organizes a pond concert only to come down with a sore throat on the big night, he helps Squirrel rescue a baby bird who falls from its tree during a wind storm, and…

Synopsis: Little Bear is delighted to discover the fresh layer of snow outside his cave. But he quickly realizes snow isn't much fun when he's playing by himself. So, he decides to build a friend out of snow. As he begins to work, Otter and Rabbit appear, ready to help him. Together the three friends build a huge snowman, their work enhanced by the magical, sparkling finish throughout the book. When he finishes his creation, Little Bear realizes that…

Synopsis: After awakening early from his winter sleep and wishing for someone to play with, Little Bear is joined by new friends who help him make a snowman.

Synopsis: Go on a colorful ride in this installment of the bestselling Old Lady series! You'll never guess what she'll swallow next!There was an old lady who swallowed a rainbow.I don't know why she swallowed a rainbow.Would you like to know?The Old Lady is back and this time she's swallowing a rainbow, a cloud, some glitter, a cone, a pole... and more! This magical twist on the classic rhyme will delight and entertain all young readers!Also in the There…