Synopsis: This story speaks to children who are close to a child with autism; a brother, sister, cousin, friend or classmate. It explains how we are all different to each other, and how the sibling has special powers, which help them in the trickier moments where the child might feel rejection or find it hard to deal with a meltdown. With an air of magic running through the story, it is positive and empowering and encourages the child to use their special…

Synopsis: Dinosaur sized pages with detailed illustrations of a variety of prehistoric animals.

Synopsis: Pauly is a hungry bat! And, like most pallid bats, he is hungry for a juicy scorpion or a crunchy giant centipede. But first he needs to open his ears and eyes to find his dinner. Written by beloved children's author Heather Irbinskas, this illustrated book is a fun and daring story that teaches children of all ages about important members of our animal family. It also has an important message: look and listen to the world around you and you'll…

Synopsis: Even though her "almost sister" Alison mists the room daily with salt spray and sees to it that Iguana has a closet with a heating pad, a free library card, and her own e-mail address, the pet is restive (and peeling). It's winter in Schenectady, and Iguana wants sun -- just what's promised by a travel poster for Key West, Florida. Emboldened, she writes a good-bye to Alison, signing her name "Iguanna, " and, despite her innate fear of dogs,…

Synopsis: Centuries ago, a Spanish shipwreck left dozens of horses stranded on Assateague Island, off the coast of Virginia. For years they were free to roam on their new island home without human contact, until the neighboring island, Chincoteague, suffered a series of fires that devastated the town. The volunteer firefighters held a special event to raise money for a new fire truck, and so began the Wild Pony Swim that continues to this day. This unique…

Synopsis: Questions and answers about the biggest, hungriest and most intelligent marine creatures in the world.

Synopsis: This funny and whimsical picture book follows a young boy who has to clean his room before he can play with bright illustrations by Coretta Scott King Award winner Pat Cummings!Harvey Moon’s room is a mess. Clothes are everywhere, sticky comic books are shoved under his desk, and there’s a cookie under his bed so old it’s turned gray and fuzzy. What a disaster! There won’t be any cartoons until his room is absolutely spotless. But what happens…

Synopsis: Speaking and listening skills are vital for young children. Start Listening stimulates the development of these skills through a variety of exciting titles in various literary genres, including fiction, nonfiction, nursery rhymes, and drama.

Synopsis: NOTE: The age range for this book is 8-12.NEW EDITION From science to politics, civil rights to entertainment, historic times to present day, men and women across the African diaspora have made important contributions to our world. Book of Black Heroes from A to Z shares with young readers the stories 54 pioneers whose courage, strength and lasting accomplishments have earned them the title hero. Read about: Arctic explorer Matthew Henson South…

Synopsis: Animal Adventures: Dinosaurs will take you on a journey to explore the world of dinosaurs. Have fun while learning and see all of your favorites like you never have before, with colorful illustrations and fascinating facts, and then by building a diorama. Everything you need to delve into the world of dinos is right here.This unique set includes a book full of colorful illustrations and intriguing facts about dinosaurs, plus three-dimensional…

Synopsis: Marc Brown's beloved, bespectacled Arthur, a storybook favorite among primary graders for more than twenty years, is now a hero to the millions of preschoolers who watch his daily show on PBS television. To reach this younger audience, Marc Brown has pulled out all the stops and created a word book that "truly" lives up to its name--it's really helpful! In this big, exciting book Marc Brown has pictured and labled more than 1,000 everyday words…

Synopsis: This entertaining first reader contains four stories about Lola the Lollipop fairy. Each story is beautifully illustrated and uses simple sentences to encourage children to enjoy reading together, reading with help - and reading alone.

Synopsis: Welcome to Frog and his world. He enjoys nothing better than spending time floating on his pond or visiting with his friends. He appreciates the simpler things in life and would prefer that things stay just the way they are--nice and peaceful. From acclaimed children's writer Eve Bunting comes a beginning reader series featuring the delightful Frog and his friends Rabbit, Possum, Raccoon, and Squirrel. In Frog's Lucky Day Frog and his friends…

Synopsis: Why settle for a pony or a puppy for Christmas when you could have a dinosaur? A rollicking adventure from singer-songwriter and YouTuber Tom Fletcher.Once upon a time--long, long ago, when dinosaurs roamed the Earth--an egg rolled away from its mother and landed in the ocean, where it froze solid and stayed peacefully for thousands of years. Then one day Santa and his elves discover the frozen egg, and Santa sits on it to see if it will hatch.…

Synopsis: Here's Santa as you've never seen him before -- get ready for a hilariously, fintastic underwater holiday story, from New York Times bestselling creator Mike Lowery! Jingle shells, Jingle shells, jingle all the waves! Oh, what fun it is to dive in a sea horse-driven sleigh!While humans may count the days until Santa Claus arrives, deep in the ocean, Edgar, a goofy, toothy young shark prepares for the arrival of Santa Shark! But Lotta, his…

Synopsis: If a hungry little traveler shows up at your house, you might want to give him a cookie. If you give him a cookie, he's going to ask for a glass of milk. He'll want to look in a mirror to make sure he doesn't have a milk mustache, and then he'll ask for a pair of scissors to give himself a trim . . . . The consequences of giving a cookie to this energetic mouse run the young host ragged, but young readers will come away smiling at the antics…

Synopsis: Little ones can meet iconic monsters from Dungeons…

Synopsis: A Role-Playing Adventure Storybook for children, where they are the ones making the decisions that will influence how the story progresses!Venture deep underwater in search of the lost city of Atlantis! Choose one of three submarines: the agile Manta, the zippy Swordfish, or the hardy Behemoth. Each vessel has different specialties that will influence outcomes of choices in the story.Collect new technology to Upgrade your vessel and prepare it…

Synopsis: Oscar is short, like all dachshunds, and other dogs make fun of him. On Halloween he takes more ridicule than ever in his hot-dog costume, but one brave act makes him a hero. A School Library Journal Best of the Best of 1995. Full color.

Synopsis: On the first day of kindergarten, my teacher gave to me . . . the whole alphabet from A to Z! Drawing on the rhythm and rich repetition of the familiar carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” The Twelve Days of Kindergarten is a welcoming introduction to school. Upbeat text celebrates the new adventure of school, and hilariously detailed illustrations showcase kindergarteners that every child, teacher, and parent will recognize with glee. Readers…