Synopsis: We all come in different shapes and sizes, and it doesn’t matter if you are tall, short, skinny, or round. Your body is your own, and you need to take care of it. Whether it’s a New Year’s resolution or simply time for a change, this book is the perfect catalyst to get readers moving. Vibrant, fun-filled illustrations and an encouraging text explain the many great reasons to exercise, from making new friends to going new places, or just because…

Synopsis: An inspiring and fun New York Times bestseller about elections and why every vote counts--from award-winning duo Kelly DiPucchio and LeUyen Pham. When Grace's teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female president, Grace decides she wants to be the nation's first and jumpstarts her political career by running in her school's mock election! The race is tougher than she expected: her opponent is popular soccer captain Thomas.…

Synopsis: "Garland's glossy digital art lets the tractor pop from the page." —Publishers Weekly"[A] charmingly nostalgic tale." —New York Times Book ReviewGenerations have fallen in love with this classic story of a grandson and grandfather whose visit to a family farm with a special tractor brings back memories. Don't miss the new companion title Grandma's Farm — now available!Grandpa Joe takes his grandson Timmy back to the site of his family’s farm,…

Synopsis: Wilma?s parents don?t know quite what to do when their daughter wakes up green and requests bugs for breakfast. At school, Wilma?s teachers are appalled by her unusually colorful antics. Wherever Wilma goes, surprises await her?and readers of this irresistibly funny fable. ?Absurd and action-packed.? ?The Bulletin of the Center for Children?s Books

Synopsis: In Hearing, early readers will discover how hearing works and how we use this sense to learn about our surroundings. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore one of the five senses. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the parts of the ear, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more online about hearing by using our safe search engine that provides…

Synopsis: "A favorite nursery tale delightfully illustrated in strong line and color in Galdone's familiar and likable style." --Booklist Another popular retelling by Paul Galdone joins the Folk Tale Classics series! Convinced the sky is falling, Henny Penny and a band of gullible friends march off to tell the king, only to meet their end at the hands of a wily fox. With its tongue-twisting rhymes, rich illustrations, surprising ending, and beautiful gold…

Synopsis: Welcome to neighborhood dog show! First Maxiespeaks. Second Baxter begs. Third Daisy rolls over, but will Henry the fourth steal the show? Learning ordinals with this pack of playful pooches will have readers sitting up and begging for more.

Synopsis: Bear brags that he can do anything-even stop the sun from rising. Brown Squirrel doesn't believe him, so the two wait all night to see if the sun will rise. Sure enough, the sky reddens and the sun appears. Brown Squirrel is so happy to be right that he teases Bear. What happens when a little brown squirrel teases a big black bear? Brown Squirrel gets stripes and is called chipmunk from that day forward . . . Joseph and James Bruchac join forces…

Synopsis: Mathematician David M. Schwartz and illustrator Steven Kellog join forces to knock complex numbers down to size, with some help from Mavelossissimo the Mathematical Magician. It's a math class you'll never forget.

Synopsis: Back in 1957, Theodor Geisel responded to an article in Life magazine that lamented the use of boring reading primers in schools. Using the pseudonym of "Dr. Seuss" (Seuss was Geisel's middle name) and only two hundred twenty-three words, Geisel created a replacement for those dull primers: "The Cat in the Hat." The instant success of the book prompted Geisel and his wife to found Beginner Books, and Geisel wrote many popular books in this…

Synopsis: If an icicle drips, a puddle forms below. When the weather turns cold, what happens next? Beautiful, full color photos and simple, fun text offer facts about weather. With If Books, learning leads to fun!

Synopsis: 2000 SSLI Honor Book-Social Studies (Grades K-6) IRA Los Angeles' 100 Best Books A multicultural cast of children imagines what it would be like to be president. Imagine living in the White House, a mansion where you wouldn't have to leave home to go bowling or see a movie! Imagine a chef to cook anything you like. "Two desserts, Madam President? No problem!" If you were president, there would be a lot of work to do too. You would be in…

Synopsis: Relating the cycle of requests a mouse is likely to make after you give him a cookie takes the reader through a young child's day.

Synopsis: Rosie is so excited to see her abuela and tell her everything that's been going on--but Abuela doesn't speak English, and Rosie doesn't speak Spanish. They quickly learn over lunch, though, that hunger has no language--and neither does love!Based on Rachel's own experience, this story speaks to the power to communicate outside of spoken language.

Synopsis: Dr Seuss takes us on a tour of a house with a bird and a mouse.

Synopsis: First Mr. Ladybug can't find Mrs. Ladybug. Then a boat disappears. But never fear, Inspector Hopper is here! He's a grasshopper with a feel -- and feelers -- for mysteries. And with the help of his partner, McBugg, the bug-sized super sleuth is sure to crack the cases.Children's Books 2000-NY Public Lib. and Horn Book Fanfare 2001