The sea, mist, loud noises? Ivan’s afraid of everything! And with all those frights and shivers, his dreams of having great adventures and visiting far-away places seem more and more unlikely. But cou
Luke is a very brave little boy, but when night falls he pulls his sheets up over his eyes with fear. He can’t get to sleep; he’s scared of the darkness that makes his imagination run wild, and he sus
Kuku the chicken and Mwewe the eagle have been the very best of friends their entire lives. But one day, vain Kuku rips her favorite dress and begs Mwewe to let her borrow a needle that is also a fami
Violet is a little Kenyan girl who is visited by a winged giraffe during one particularly hunger-filled night. Wanting to cheer up a hungry and dejected Violet, the giraffe takes the little girl on a
Clucky the Hen takes her baby chicks to the farmyard school every morning so they can learn, play, and make new friends. But the baby chicks soon learn how mean others can be when some of the other st
Annie spends her days cooking with her grandmother and, although she can’t see, she has the gift of being able to feel other people’s deepest emotions. She brings those emotions to life with her magic
A woman drives a tractor through town and, thanks to the tractor’s noisy engine, can’t hear all the things people say about her as she drives by. They comment on her clothes and her hair, but mostly t
The Roly Polies are a family of not particularly attractive bugs that live under a variety theater. All members of the family wear striped or brightly printed clothing and they each have a special tal
Enchanting descriptions and images abound in this whimsical guide to discovering fairies. This engaging handbook is delightfully illustrated and includes information on the origin of fairies, how to s
Everything’s new for Mariama after a long journey by car, train, boat, and plane from Africa. She’s going to discover a world where the streets, her school, and the food are all different. But what ab
In this charming tale, readers will discover the value of the experience and wisdom we learn with the passing of the years.Guided Reading Level: M, Lexile Level: 650L
Oral hygiene is something that has to be taught from an early age, but it isn’t always easy. The delightful pictures by Sonja Wimmer illustrating this humorous tale by Marta Zafrilla will help teach c
Andrea’s mom doesn’t understand how an old box full of holes can be of any use, but her daughter is just over the moon about her latest acquisition?and rightly so! When she takes off the lid, the litt
Sometimes life calls on us to embark on an adventure before we’re really ready for it; it requires us to surpass ourselves and to learn the value of trust and loyalty.This is what happens to Pem, who’
All of the adults in Mary’s life seem to be obsessed with wishing. Mary’s dad wants to be rich, and her mom wants to live in a bigger and better house. The principal of Mary’s school wants to retire,
Mom’s Dresses is a celebration of the love between mother and daughter. The beautiful and unique dresses that this mother wears inspire her daughter to imagine wonderful adventures and evoke a current
Bear Wants to Fly is an emotional tale about the benefits of working as a team, and the importance of fighting for your dreams, however impossible they may seem.
Little Chick loves his mommy—she has lovely soft fur, whiskers that tickle him, and a long, beautiful tail. Little Chick’s mommy is a cat, and he thinks his one-of-a-kind family is amazing and very sp
David lives in a world surrounded by incredible animals who are with him from the moment he gets up until he goes to sleep—when he eats his breakfast, when he plays, when he does his homework, and eve
