“Do not let a mop sit overnight in water. Fix things before they get too big for fixing.” Fifth-grader Mattie Breen writes it all down. She has just one week to convince Uncle Potluck to take her on a
Few stories are as widely read and as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. Richard Howard's new translation of the beloved classic-published to commemorate the 100t
When George hears about the annual boxcar derby, there's no way he's going to miss out. George enlists the help of his friend Allie to build the winning boxcar. But the race is starting in just a few
Beep! Beep! Sheep in a jeep on a hill that’s steep.Sheep in a Jeep is well-loved by the preschool set for its slapstick story of five sheep (in a jeep) and silly sound effects—especially when the jeep
The Curious George Discovers series is all about discovery, adventure, and having fun with learning! Come along as Curious George learns all about recycling and keeping our planet clean.
In Pinky Pye, the Pye family adds another member. A furious black kitten abandoned on their doorstep endears itself to the whole family—even the dog, Ginger—and foreshadows another addition to the Pye
One rainy day in the city, an eager little boy exclaims, “Rain!” Across town a grumpy man grumbles, “Rain.” In this endearing picture book, a rainy-day cityscape comes to life in vibrant, cut-paper-st
The companionship of a big gray cat touches the lives of many in a simple collection of poetry about a cat named Boris and the special powers he possesses.
A redesigned issue of the beautifully told story of young Abe Lincoln, drawn from the early chapters of Carl Sandburg's original biography, Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years.
This clever picture book, packed with visual humor, reveals just how hard it can be to choose the right name for your cat—especially when you and your cat don't see eye-to-eye.
One day three white mice discover three jars of paint--red, blue, and yellow. Both parents and children alike will appreciate this lighthearted presentation of a lesson in color. “Walsh’s cut-paper co
When Christopher Columbus landed on the island of San Salvador in 1492, what he discovered were the Taino Indians. Told from a young Taino boy’s point of view, this is a story of how the boy tried to
Neither Principal Blandsworth's admonitions nor Coach Armstrong's sobs affect the losing ways of the football team, but the terrible, tyrannical substitute teacher from Miss Nelson's room 207, announc
Being first isn't always best, as Pinkerton Pig finds out after an encounter with a mean Sand Witch. As always, Helen Lester's wonderfully offbeat humor and Lynn Munsinger's whimsical illustrations re
"The gentle, affecting first volume introduces elderly Mr. Putter, who decides that a cat will keep him from feeling lonely. Rylant’s texts reflect admirable concern for brevity and meticulous conside
