Synopsis: Little Critter and his mother take a trip to the city exploring the department stores and museums.

Synopsis: Sam decides to send his toy monkey Timbo to kindergarten in his place, but after telling Timbo about his school friends and what his day is really like, he realizes he wants to go himself.

Synopsis: Here are ‘shoes to skate in, shoes to skip in, shoes to turn a double flip in ’ . . . all worn by four tousle-headed active young children. ‘Illustrations keep all the action with the skippers, divers, and doers. Story hour groups will be checking out each other’s footwear after hearing this rollicking rhyming paean to shoes.’ —SLJ. A Reading Rainbow SelectionChildren's Books of 1986 (Library of Congress)

Synopsis: Book by Siede, George

Synopsis: Count your way through this silly stacking adventure with Dr. Seuss–now in a board book format perfect for the littlest of readers! Don't let the apples drop! Three animal friends practice balancing apples on their heads in this hilarious introduction to counting. This hardcover picture book teaches all about numbers, with a dose of signature Seuss charm. Kids will learn to count to ten--and want to start all over again!Bright and Early Board…

Synopsis: A simple introduction to some of the plants and animals of the rain forest and the importance of this habitat.

Synopsis: The Polar Express is for all those—of any age—who believe, come Christmas Eve, that they too will hear the sweet sound of a reindeer’s silver bell.A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical train to the North Pole . . .Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a barren desert of ice, the Polar Express makes its way to the huge city standing alone at the top of the world, where the boy will make his…

Synopsis: Owen Evans lights up the scoreboards. His brother, Russell, rocks the school boards. These twin brothers couldn't be more different. They've long kept the peace by going their separate ways, but all that is about to change. The new basketball coach recruits Russell for the seventh grade team and a jealous Owen has to fight to stay in the game. When someone tries to steal Russell's spot as captain of the mathlete team, will the two be able to put…

Synopsis: While running a spy network from their elementary school, five unpopular misfits combine their enhanced abilities and use cutting-edge gadgetry to fight evil around the world.

Synopsis: Election day is right around the corner, and guess who's running for class president? A.J. and Andrea! Mayor Hubble is going to teach the kids all the ins and outs of politics, and every vote counts. Who's going to win? Who's going to lose? And who's going to kiss a baby? Ew, gross!

Synopsis: An epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! Also includes an exclusive ten-page Warriors manga adventure!In this super edition, set during the events of A Vision of Shadows, one of ShadowClan’s most loyal warriors must go on a perilous quest—one that will take him and the ThunderClan warrior Dovewing to the heart of a dangerous territory unlike any they have seen before.Long one of the proudest…

Synopsis: Led by Duncan "Gluestick" Dewey, the NERDS team uses brain power and courage rather than gadgets when they face off against supervillian Simon, his band of savage squirrels, and Albert, a middle-aged computer genius who lives with his mother.

Synopsis: The Cookie Fairies are fairy girl-scouts who live in a camper van on a mountain, selling cookies to fund their camping expeditions. When Clara the Cookie Fairy replaces her old wand with an elaborate new one, she learns that fancy is not always best and begins an exciting new journey learning the value of the things she owns.

Synopsis: For use in schools and libraries only. An old man makes an unwise decision when he brings too many cats home to his wife, who asked him to bring home just one. A Newbery Honor Book.

Synopsis: "See?" cries the calf. "Uni means one, and corn means horn!" Even their baby picture proves it: they were born with one horn! But as the eager little calf continues their research, a budding identity crisis arises when they realize they don't quite check all the boxes--should a certain lack of moonlight sparkle or silky mane or rainbow poop decide the issue. Perhaps some unexpected encouragement from a pack of "real" unicorns might be just the…

Synopsis: Come to Scout Camp with Dean Bob and Lou Tweet.And all the kids from Bonefish Street.Lou and Dean are team captains-they hike and canoe.When they get lost in the woods, will they know what to do?Lou Tweet, Dean Bob and all of their friends from Bonefish Street are going away to Scout Camp! Leaving the messy Bobs and the neat Tweets behind proves to be challenging--for the adults! But the kids quickly start enjoying hiking, singing, canoeing, and…

Synopsis: "No one renders primates with more faithful detail or surreal humanity than Browne." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)A USBBY Outstanding International BookAn Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award WinnerThree starred reviews (Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal)Once there was a very special gorilla who had almost everything he needed. There was only one thing he didn’t have: a friend. With no other gorillas at the zoo, the keepers…

Synopsis: An introduction to the process by which wax is transformed into crayons.

Synopsis: From the team that brought you BUZZ SAID THE BEE comes this funny story of a family . . . and a mouse! Mouse comes bearing a suitcase. The mother yells, "EEK!"The father yells, "EEK!"The grandma yells, "EEK!" But the kids ask the mouse to stay! A perfect level 1 with hilarious visuals to support the text for the beginning reader.

Synopsis: "I think I can! I think I can!" The classic tale of the little engine who wasn't afraid to try. Here is a delightful adaptation of one of the best-selling children's books of all time with a vocabulary specially geared for beginning readers.