Synopsis: Explore the natural world with Gail Gibbons in this introduction to farming and the work done on a farm throughout the seasons.Farms are busy places throughout the year. Animals are born, fields are plowed and planted, and crops are harvested. The winters are quiet, but there are always chores to be done, and soon spring will come again.This new edition of a popular favorite has been vetted by an agricultural scientist and includes updated…

Synopsis: Farms are fun places to visit, and before you go to a real farm, find out what to expect to see there by reading this series. In addition to learning about animals, plants, and activities on a farm, you'll read about the jobs that must be done daily, the changing seasons, and how food gets from the farm to your plate. Each book contains colorful photos and simple, leveled text.

Synopsis: In Flowers, beginning readers will learn about different types of flowers. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how to tell the difference between flowers and other plants. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different parts of a flower, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about flowers online using our safe search engine that provides…

Synopsis: Pig the Pug and his best friend Trevor are back for another hilarious adventure in the bestselling series!In this hilarious adventure, Pig the Pug STINKS! Pig likes to be smelly, so he rolls around in the garbage, laps up spoiled milk, tracks dirty paw prints all over the house, and even sticks his head in the toilet! But enough is enough! Pig's owner tries to get him to take a bath, but Pig refuses! Pig has a plan to stop up the tub, but when…

Synopsis: "Join Pinkalicious and her friends in 5 stories about friendship and fun!"--Page 4 of cover.

Synopsis: The time-honored classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar is now available in two bilingual formats, bringing together two languages for the ultimate reading and learning experience. With easily readable side-by-side English and Spanish text, it's perfect for children learning to speak either language. La oruga muy hambrienta es un libro lleno de colorido que habla de como una oruga se transforma en una linda mariposa. Los niños se divierten al…

Synopsis: Cold winters, hot summers--year after year the seasons repeat themselves. But what causes them? Why is there winter in the Southern Hemisphere at the same time there is summer in the Northern Hemisphere? In summertime, why is it still light out in the evening? With simple language appropriate for young readers, non-fiction master Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to the four seasons and explains why they change throughout the year. Newly…

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: George and his friends celebrate Valentine's Day with decorating, baking, card making, and some unexpected hilarity along the way! Just how much mischief can a curious little monkey get into when balloons, frosting, and glitter are involved Fold-out flaps on each scene reveal lively surprises in this humorous celebration of friendship. Sparkly red foil shines on the cover and throughout the book. Your curious little monkey will enjoy unfolding…

Synopsis: Mo Willems' acclaimed picture book debut in a brand new board book format.When a bus driver takes a break in this hilarious Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, he gives the reader just one instruction: "Don't let the pigeon drive the bus!" But, boy, that pigeon tries every trick in the book to get in that driving seat: he whines, wheedles, fibs and flatters. Will you let him drive? Told entirely in speech bubbles, this brilliantly original and…

Synopsis: This is the classic edition of the bestselling story written for the very young. A newly hatched caterpillar eats his way through all kinds of food.Book Details: Format: Paperback Publication Date: 11/28/2002 Pages: 28

Synopsis: Exuberantly coloured artwork and favourite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking and learning about colours. Each spread leads seamlessly into the next and young children will delight in the colourful animals and simple repetitive language.

Synopsis: Variation on the traditional cumulative rhyme.

Synopsis: A New York Times bestseller!A confident little boy takes pride in his first day of kindergarten, by the Newbery Honor-winning author of Crown.The morning sun blares through your window like a million brass trumpets.It sits and shines behind your head--like a crown. Mommy says that today, you are going to be the King of Kindergarten!Starting kindergarten is a big milestone--and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark! He's dressed…

Synopsis: This delightful poem with art from renowned illustrator Tomie dePaola is a perfect first book for sharing with young children.Crickets creak. Mice squeak. Sheep baa. But I SPEAK!Three children lead us through a menagerie of animals and the sounds they make. Young children won't be able to resist roaring, hooting, and neighing along!* "DePaola's exuberant illustrations in his best folk-art style will have kids joining in and shouting out the…

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: This series provides a first introduction to the topic of farms and gives young readers a general overview of what farming is like.