Synopsis: Photographs and poetic text celebrate the beauty and diversity of African American children.

Synopsis: A little puppy travels through the snow. With brothers and sisters joining as they go.

Synopsis: In this Chanukah twist on a favorite song, young readers can count down the eight nights of Chanukah with special gifts on every page! On the first night of Chanukah, my mother gave to me A menorah burning bright for all to see! Sung to the tune and rhythm of the popular "The Twelve Days of Christmas," this 8x8 paperback introduces young readers to the traditions of Chanukah. Gifts of latkes, gelt, dreidels, donuts, and much more celebrate…

Synopsis: Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker is trapped on a dangerous planet and only his faithful droid R2-D2 can save him from a team of ruthless bounty hunters. Based on the hit animated series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, this 32-page 8x8 storybook features full-color art taken directly from the TV show.

Synopsis: Scout is ready for her first Christmas!It's Scout's first winter, and she can't wait for Christmas! She loves the shiny presents with their gorgeous ribbons, which look awfully like fancy tug-of-war toys! By the time Scout's through with them, the presents are a mess. Is Christmas morning ruined? Of course not! Fans of Puppy Diaries will find this story hilarious, sweet, and perfect for young readers!

Synopsis: The classic story in a board book format One of the true classics in children's books is now available in a sturdy board book edition perfect for little hands! The story has been slightly abridged and features the famous illustrations from the original Hauman edition. Now toddlers can cheer on the little blue engine and that "can-do" attitude that keeps her chugging along!

Synopsis: Like all adventurous cowgirls, Nellie Sue loves to go camping--and it's time to try her skills in the wild outdoors. But, when night falls and the woods come alive with creaking noises, these happy campers aren't so happy anymore! Nellie Sue must use her biggest cowgirl courage to make it through the night with a smile on her face. With playful, simple text and a super sweet ending, this Level 2 reader is a perfect choice for children beginning…

Synopsis: Gadzooks! Archie the Daredevil Penguin is hiding a dark secret: he's afraid of the water and the creatures who lurk in the briny deep! And it's keeping him from attending the fish fry on Iceberg Nine.But penguins aren't supposed to be afraid of water, especially not daredevil penguins. He musn't let his friends know! Can Archie find a way to soar above the clouds and stay out of the sea? Author-illustrator Andy Rash has created a hilarious,…

Synopsis: Solve the riddles to find the runaway gingerbread men in this funny and magical cookie hunt!Marshall knows one thing for sure, despite what all the stories say: Gingerbread men cannot run. Cookies are for eating, and he can't wait to eat his after spending all morning baking them with his class. But when it's time to take the gingerbread men out of the oven . . . they're gone! Now, to find those rogue cookies, Marshall and his class have to…

Synopsis: The trick-or-treaters have gone to bed, but the fun really begins when the jack-o'-lanterns decide there's more to life than sitting on the porch. Full of superbly surreal illustrations, this nearly wordless picture book sets the mood for wild magic for young Halloween enthusiasts. Full color.

Synopsis: Dr. Seuss's New York Times Best Selling book of inspiring quotes is now available in a large-trim jacketed edition!Featuring classic art and cherished quotes from thirty-six of Dr. Seuss's most beloved works, including Oh, the Places You'll Go!, The Cat in the Hat, Horton Hears a Who!, The Lorax, Green Eggs and Ham, Hop on Pop, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, this book full of valuable advice is a must-have for every age. Whether someone is…

Synopsis: What was it like to be a kid aboard the Titanic?On April 10, 1912, the legendary RMS Titanic set sail from England on its maiden voyage. Everyone believed the ship was unsinkable, but they were soon proven wrong. Many passengers in first, second, and third class were kids! Join William and Alice as they set sail aboard the Titanic and form an unexpected friendship. Follow them as they discover every corner of the magnificent ship and find out…

Synopsis: It's springtime! It's Eastertime! The Holiday Mice are going on an egg hunt. Distracted by the beautiful sunny day, the littlest mouse is the only one who doesn't find any eggs . . . until he stumbles upon a very special egg that turns out to be the best one of all. A sweet treat for beginning readers!

Synopsis: Known across the land for his infamous appetite, Finnigin is never seen without his eating stool, his eating spoon, and his gigantic eating mouth. When Finnigin finds himself in a new town on Halloween, he hopes to join a great feast with the creatures who live there. But not a body or soul will share any of their food with the ever-famished Finnigin. So what's a hungry skeleton to do? Armed only with his wits and a special ingredient, will…

Synopsis: Miss Cluck tells her class that a new animal is coming to school today. A bear. Will he be fluffy pink bear, they wonder? A floppy brown bear with velvet paws? A Plain old teddy? NO. Boris is a grizzly bear.. he is too big! too hairy! too scary! How will he ever fit in?

Synopsis: Perfect for bedtime reading, children love the laugh-aloud antics of playful dinosaur children who stomp and fuss and jump on the bed in this award-winning New York Times bestseller, available in a board book format!How do dinosaurs say good night?Brimming with humor and familiar good-night antics, here is a playful peek into the homes of dinosaur children and their parents at bedtime. Perfect for sharing and reading aloud, this is one nighttime…

Synopsis: Sharon Robinson, daughter of baseball great Jackie Robinson, shares an inspirational story about her family in Tanzania. AG Ford is a NEW YORK TIMES best-selling artist and winner of the NAACP Award. Auntie Sharon and Grandmother Bibi have come to visit the family in Tanzania--all the way from America! Soon it will be Bibi's 85th birthday, and her seven grandchildren are planning a big surprise! After days together at home telling stories and…

Synopsis: When Sam's classmates take turns talking about which holiday they celebrate, Sam becomes very nervous. Some people celebrate Christmas and some people celebrate Hanukkah. But Sam celebrates both! Written by a clinical psychologist, MY TWO HOLIDAYS: A HANUKKAH AND CHRISTMAS STORY offers comforting explanations that shine a light on how special it can be to celebrate two treasured holidays instead of one!

Synopsis: When Hilda Mae Heifer's trademark "moo" starts sounding even worse, the other animals decide she is lonely and hold auditions to find her some singing partners.

Synopsis: 2009 Duck and Cover (P) by Jackie Urbanovic ***ISBN-13: 9780545365659