Synopsis: “Guest's simple, descriptive sentences and familiar easily resolved dramas continue to be just right for new readers.”—BooklistWalter loves his harmonica. It belonged to his grandma, and he can't wait to play her all the songs that he's learned. But when he lets Iris borrow it the night before his grandma comes to visit, something awful happens — it gets lost! How will Iris break the news to Walter? Newly independent readers will be eager to…

Synopsis: Beloved child educator Roger Priddy's classic First 100 Words is now a padded board book introducing 100 essential first words and picturesYour little one will soon learn some essential first words and pictures with this bright board book. There are 100 color photographs to look at and talk about, and 100 simple first words to read and learn, too. The pages are made from tough board for hours of fun reading, and the cover is softly padded for…

Synopsis: Celebrate books, friendship, and chocolate milk shakes with Duncan the Dragon in this sweet, funny story perfect for fans of Dog Loves Books and Dragons Love Tacos.Duncan the Dragon loves to read. When he reads a story, his imagination catches fire! Unfortunately . . . so does his book. Fire breath is great for roasting marshmallows, but it’s not so great for reading. Duncan just wants to get to those two wonderful words, like the last sip of a…

Synopsis: Curious George runs away from the zoo and ends up a movie star. George is curious about what happens outside of the zoo. After exploring the big city all by himself, George ends up in the hospital . . . and then as a movie star! This picture book was written and illustrated by the original creators of Curious George, Margret and H.A. Rey.