Synopsis: Abraham Lincoln was the first President of the United States to wear a beard. What gave him the idea was a letter he received from an eleven-year-old girl from Westfield, New York named Grace Bedell. "Dear Sir," she wrote, " . . . if you will let your whiskers grow I will try to get (my brothers) to vote for you. You would look a great deal better for your face is so thin. All the ladies like whiskers and they would tease their husbands to vote…

Synopsis: I have two eyes, a nose, a mouth, two ears, and two hands. How can I use these to experience the world?From enjoying the taste of watermelon to hearing the sound of a fire engine or feeling a rabbit’s soft fur, five children explore how their senses work. Margaret Miller’s lively photographs capture their discoveries and invite us to share in the fun.

Synopsis: Leo Lionni’s Caldecott Honor–winning story is now available as a Step 3 Step into Reading book—perfect for children who are ready to read on their own.Winter is coming, and all the mice are gathering food . . . except for Frederick. But when the days grow short and the snow begins to fall, it’s Frederick’s stories that warm the hearts and spirits of his fellow field mice. Lionni’s enduringly popular tale makes a winning addition to the Step into…

Synopsis: A giggle-producing beginning reader from New York Times bestselling author Sarah WeeksEach Monday at dawn, Mrs. Nelly McNosh brings out a barrel and does a big wash.Mrs. McNosh's wash is certainly big—and definitely wacky. You'll be surprised to see what is hanging on her clothesline by the end of the day!Sarah Weeks's hilarious tale, complemented by Nadine Bernard Westcott's lighthearted illustrations, is perfect for reading aloud.Don’t forget…

Synopsis: "Kids, young and old, fall in love with math when they see how real-life and effortless it becomes thanks to these books." --Kimberly D. Mueller, Ed.D., First Grade Teacher, Ashbrook School, Lumberton NJ 3 Little Firefighters is perfect for teaching sorting to pre-K through kindergartners. Three firefighters scramble to find 3 sets of matching buttons before the big parade starts. Kids will love the story and the illustrations by Bernice Lum.…

Synopsis: Who doesn’t love to go apple picking at the first sign of fall? A sister and brother celebrate autumn with a trip to a local apple orchard in this simple, rhyming Step 1 early reader.The kids bound with glee through the rows of trees, and race against other children to pick the most and the best apples. The story of their day is bright, fun, and full of light action. It’s told in easy-to-follow rhyme, ensuring a successful reading experience.…

Synopsis: The bugs in Coach Caterpillar′s gym class are learning a new dance. But Centipede can′t do it! If he can′t learn the directions left, right, forward and backward, this class will be one big FLOP!

Synopsis: In the middle of the city, two young friends set out to find Spring. Their search ends in a most unlikely but utterly convincing discovery.

Synopsis: It's the sweetest holiday of the year! Celebrate love and Valentine's Day with card-making, tasty treats, and more in this installment of Natasha Wing's best-selling series.Join in on all of the colorful fun, and then come along to school the next morning for a day of parties and games!

Synopsis: A bright and beautiful classic about the simple pleasures of gardening from bestselling and beloved Caldecott Honoree Lois Ehlert. Calling all budding gardeners! What would you like to grow today? Is it green beans, or peas? Corn or carrots? There's so much to learn in Lois Ehlert's colorful picture book about growing vegetables. First we collect the necessary tools, and don't forget the seeds. Then the magic happens: planting, weeding,…

Synopsis: “Kids, young and old, fall in love with math when they see how real-life and effortless it becomes thanks to these books.” —Kimberly D. Mueller, Ed.D., First Grade Teacher, Ashbrook School, Lumberton NJLeaping Lizards is perfect for teaching counting by 5's and 10's to pre-K through kindergarteners. The show's about to begin—but where are all the lizards? Slowly they start to arrive in groups of 5 and 10. Will all 50 make it in time?Kids will…

Synopsis: Carve out family time for this Halloween read with Little Witch!Forced to stay at home on Halloween because she's been too good, Little Witch gives three trick-or-treaters high-flying broomstick rides. Illustrated by Marc Brown, creator of the Arthur books and TV show.Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics--for children who are ready to read on their own.