Synopsis: The biography of this star hitter tells of his youth in Puerto Rico and his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Synopsis: Kids having fun with mud find it on their hands and toes, in their hair, over there, over here, and everywhere.

Synopsis: My name may be faintly visible on front cover. Slight wear to cover. Otherwise, crisp, clean cover and pages.

Synopsis: This MFHR of friends at play on a wintery afternoon highlights the fun, easy-to-read rhyming text and kid-pleasing art of best-selling author and illustrator, Angela Shelf Medearis and Ken Wilson-Max. On a bright, winter day, two friends bundle up in hats, coats, and mittens and head outdoors to play in the snow. Among other things, they go sledding down a hill, make a snowman and snow angels, have a snowball fight, and catch snowflakes in the…

Synopsis: A variety of baby animals enjoy playing.

Synopsis: Piper is sad about leaving her home and friends behind when her father, a Navy aircraft mechanic, is transferred yet again, but with help from her often-annoying sisters and a surprise from their parents, she finds happiness in their new home in Pensacola, Florida.

Synopsis: When his best friend drowns while they are both swimming in a treacherous river that they had promised never to go near, Joel is devastated and terrified at having to tell both sets of parents the terrible consequences of their disobedience.

Synopsis: When a cookie discovers he does NOT taste delicious, he has to find a new identity in this clever picture book twist on a holiday classic.Once upon a time, while Fox was visiting the land of Holiday Treats, a little cookie—still warm from the bakery oven—burst out the front door looking sweet and ready to be devoured. But, as it turns out, Cookie is not as fast as he thinks and when Fox finally catches him, they’re both in for a big surprise:…

Synopsis: The adventures of Despereaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruin.

Synopsis: Fans of First Day Jitters will loves spending time with everyone’s favorite teacher, Mrs. Hartwell, as she prepares her anxious students before the big test.A perfect school year gift for kindergarteners, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders that have been studying, are nervous, and need a fun reminder to relax!From the best-selling series that brought you First Day Jitters, Mrs. Hartwell takes on another nervy adventure as she prepares her class to take…

Synopsis: For fans of How to Babysit a Grandpa comes a tongue-in-cheek story that is a step-by-step manual for putting your monster to bed.   If you have a monster that won’t go to bed, don’t bother asking your parents to help. They know a lot about putting kids to bed, but nothing about putting monsters to bed. It’s not their fault; they’re just not good at it. Read this book instead.   It will tell you what to feed your monster before bed (it’s not…

Synopsis: The adventures continue for Laura Ingalls and her family as they leave their little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin and set out for Kansas. They travel for many days in their covered wagon until they find the best spot to build their little house on the prairie. Soon they are planting and plowing, hunting wild ducks and turkeys, and gathering grass for their cows. Sometimes pioneer life is hard, but Laura and her folks are always busy and…

Synopsis: A sweet picture book that celebrates springtime! The snow is melting, flowers are blooming, and a light rain is falling. Spring is finally here! Enjoy all the wondrous signs of the season with Maryann Cocca-Leffler's exhuberant celebration of spring! With soft-colored art, adorable children, and colorful outdoor scenes, LET IT RAIN is a continuation of Maryann's delightful series all about the seasons.