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How long does it take for a seed to grow? Horse and Buggy can't wait to find out in this hilarious Level G story from Geisel medalist Ethan Long. Is it ready yet? What about now? Horse is so excited for the seed he planted to grow, he can't help asking Buggy a million questions. But with a little sunshine, water, and patience, Horse and Buggy are in for a surprise when their tiny seed finally grows. . . into a gigantic squash Ethan Long delivers a perfect punchline for emergent readers in this Horse & Buggy tale. Don't miss this hilarious duo's other adventures in Dance, Dance, Dance and Horse & Buggy Paint It Out This book has been officially leveled by using the F&P Text Level Gradient(TM) Leveling System. The award-winning I Like to Read(R) series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high q

This Level C book about a boy and his grandma is perfect for kindergarten readers. A boy hops around town on his pogo stick.I get cheese.I get breadI get apples.It's all for a picnic with Grandma Easy-to-read text and fun pictures I Hop is a companion book to I See, Up, and I Dig, easy-to-read stories about a Latinx boy and his family.I Like to Read: The award-winning I Like to Read series features guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas & Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high-quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read again and again with their parents, teachers or on their own

Learn even more about art through the ages in this humorous and informative graphic novel sequel. Two kids and their grandpa continue their adventurous guided exploration of art, civilization, and how they interacted and evolved to become something entirely new. Continuing with the Renaissance and iconic works such as The Last Supper, the Mona Lisa, and the Sistine Chapel, the book winds its way through to the work of Vincent van Gogh, the surrealist movement, to Jackson Pollock, and more. Written by a tour guide for museums and historic landmarks, the text is designed to entertain (with many funny asides and jokes) as it informs. The illustrations accurately portray the art and the artists described, with flavor and humor added to keep readers turning the page. Reproductions of the featured artworks and information about each piece are included in the back, along with a glossary of terms.

A heart-wrenching novel in verse about a poor girl surviving the Irish Land Wars, by a two-time Newbery Honor-winning author. For Anna, the family farm has always been home... But now, things are changing. Anna's mother has died, and her older siblings have emigrated, leaving Anna and her father to care for a young sister with special needs. And though their family has worked this land for years, they're in danger of losing it as poor crop yields leave them without money to pay their rent. When a violent encounter with the Lord's rent collector results in Anna and her father's arrest, all seems lost. But Anna sees her chance and bolts from the jailhouse. On the run, Anna must rely on her own inner strength to protect her sister--and try to find a way to save her family. Written in verse, A Slip of a Girl is a poignant story of adversity, resilience, and self-determination by a master of historical fiction, painting a haunting history of the tensions in the Irish countryside of the earl

Help I'm melting A boy rescues a snowball again and again in this funny story about a snowball that gets to see all four seasons. A boy makes a snowball and is about to throw it when he hears Stop . . . Let's do something else. So the boy and the snowball make a snow angel, build a snow fort, and make a snowman instead. The boy decides to take the snowball home. When the snowball starts to melt, the boy rescues it by putting it in the freezer, where the snowball meets some very nice frozen foods and a tray of ice cubes too. The snowball meets flowers and butterflies in spring, sea and sand in summer, and apples and colorful leaves in fall. With a bright, glittery cover and bold illustrations, The Luckiest Snowball is a great read-aloud to share. Children will enjoy shouting along with the snowball's refrain-- Help I'm melting There is back matter about the seasons and the three states of water. An ILA-CBC Children's Choice

Let's scare bear says the tiny mouse. But the pint-size bully's plan backfires in this riff on a Japanese folktale. An ALA Notable Children's Book Mouse, Fox, Spider, and Snake all want to scare Bear. But Bear is the bravest animal in the forest--nothing scares Bear. Except, maybe, one thing. Bear says that he's scared of manju cakes. Armed with that knowledge, the animals hatch a plan to scare Bear with manju cakes. . . . lots and lots of them. . . . only to learn that the only scary thing is how much Bear loves to eat them Yuko Katakawa's bright art is full of detail and humor, from Snake's bow and glasses to Spider's web-spun comments on their ill-fated tricks. Based on Scary Manju, a tale in the Japanese oral tradition known as rakugo, Let's Scare Bear is a trickster tale that reminds us that bullies come in all shapes and sizes--and that when we share instead, everyone wins.

An alien makes an unexpected friend in this irresistible picture book about finding your place in the universe. A Golden Duck Notable Picture BookMarty is a tiny green Martian who lives here on Earth. You've never noticed him before, because he is undercover . . . Marty wears disguises and studies human behavior in order to fit in. He is always watching, learning, and laughing.And then one day, after much preparation, Marty gets a job! He loves to watch his customers, and he even makes some friends. But Marty knows he can never reveal his secret. Humans are terrified of Martians.When his cover gets blown, Marty needs somewhere safe to go. Who will see beyond his strange, green looks to show him kindness?This adorable story of an outsider with a good heart reminds readers that everyone needs a place to call home--and a friend for company. Zoey Abbott's colorful art, full of elaborate costumes and whimsical details, pops against Rachel Nobel's spare, sweet text. With its charming wa

Bob strikes back in this hilarious continuation of the adventures of a deadpan postman whose route takes him to the far reaches of the galaxy. Bob is a dedicated and deadpan mail carrier who tries to

Bob strikes back in this hilarious continuation of the adventures of a deadpan postman whose route takes him to the far reaches of the galaxy. Bob is a dedicated and deadpan mail carrier who tries to

When everything around you is going wrong, how far would you go to fit in? Isaac's sixth grade year gets off to a rough start. For one thing, a tornado tears the roof off the school cafeteria. His mot

Best friends Bear and Mole can’t wait to go camping and sleep under the stars–but Mole worries, what if they get lost in the dark?Rolling up sleeping bags, picking fresh berries, and climb-climb-climbing, the two buddies are having a great time hiking to Camp Tiptop. They especially can’t wait to watch the sunset. But Mole soon realizes that when the sun goes down. . .it will be dark. What if they get lost?Seeing Mole nervous, Bear decides to tell his friend the legend of a special star–the First Star–that will always help them find their way.Featuring the popular characters and cozy illustrations of Will Hillenbrand’s other Bear and Mole adventures, including Off We Go!, Spring is Here, and All For a Dime!, First Star is a perfect bedtime book, an ode to friendship, and a gentle reminder that no matter how dark it gets, your loved ones will always help you find your way.A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year

2025 SLJ Best Graphic NovelsA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionPerfect for new readers in the first grade: a comic about a child, a parent, and the magic of a starry night. By Geisel Award-Winner Michael Emberley! A blackout! Right in the middle of "the last" bedtime story. The child cries. It's too dark! The parent gathers stars from the sky light up the child's room. Now someone else is crying! It's the moon! The parent returns the stars to they sky, and parent and child pack up their blankets and pillows to sleep outside. New readers can practice phonics reading with the silent letters "g" and "o" in words such as too, night, light, right, and tight. Children can also read about these characters in I Did It! a Theodor Geisel Award Winner and Let's Go!, which is on the ALA Best Graphic Novels reading list. I Like to Read Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye

本書為 Caldecott Medalist Trina Schart Hyman 經典聖誕作品的新版本。故事從一位從未聽過聖誕節的小女孩出發，她走進大雪覆蓋的森林，想弄清楚「Christmas 是什麼」。在旅途中，她陸續遇見貓、獵犬、老鷹、狐狸與夜鶯，這群性格各異的動物，陪伴她在林間前行。動物們各自提出不同的疑問：聖誕節是溫暖的嗎？安靜的嗎？會不會發出聲音？在雪花緩緩落下的森林裡，他們逐漸發現，答案並不來自某個具體的事物，而是一種感受與狀態。本書以沉靜的敘事與層次豐富的畫面，引導讀者思考節日的真正意義，是一本適合在冬季反覆翻閱的經典故事。Enter the Great Snow Forest to discover what Christmas truly is in this beautifully-produced reissue of a holiday classic from Caldecott Medalist Trina Schart Hyman. Once upon a time there was a little girl who had never heard of Christmas and therefore did not know what it was. So she sets off into the snowy woods in search of it, gathering a memorable troupe of animal companions along the way: a curious cat, a sad-faced hound, a regal hawk, a wise old fox, and an amusing nightingale. Each of her companions has questions: What does Christmas feel like? Is it comfortable and warm? What does it sound like? Does it laugh? Does it shriek? But beneath the gently falling snow, they discover a different answer to their ques

一座古埃及方尖碑，如何從沙漠橫越大洋，最後豎立在紐約中央公園？從西元前1461年到19世紀，橫跨數千年的搬運任務幾乎成為災難。暢銷童書作家Dan Gutman，以五位孩子的視角，重現這場歷史與工程的奇蹟。From the author of the My Weird School books, an adventure story that spans centuries and continents. In Central Park, New York, stands Cleopatra's Needle. But what do you know about? Did you know that thousands of people worked in 1461 BCE to build it? Then hundreds more moved it, and erected it in Alexandria, where it stood for 3,000 years? So how did a monolith weighing over 200 tons get moved all the way to New York City--and in the 19th Century, no less? In this historical fiction account by bestselling author Dan Gutman, five kids who watched the Needle at each phase of its history recount the daring story of how something that seemed to be impossible -and that nearly ended in disaster--finally succeeded against all odds. Including photos, diagrams, and illustrations, this book will leave history lovers and fans of problem solving astounded at all that was accomplished. And best

艾德溫只是在跳蚤市場花十塊錢買了張酷炫的籃球海報，沒想到裡面竟藏著一幅畢卡索真跡，一畫值千萬，卻也讓他的生活一夕翻轉：被跟蹤、被威脅，連家都不再安全。他該保住這幅畫，還是保住自己的人生？A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionWhat would happen if you accidentally bought a doodle worth millions? Edwin Hodge finds out in this middle grade novel by Dan Gutman, bestselling author of My Weird School series. There were so many things Edwin Hodge didn't know when he paid $10 for a cool poster of Kobe Bryant at the local flea market. He didn't know that hidden within the frame of the poster was an original drawing by Pablo Picasso, one of the most famous artists in history. He didn't know the Picasso might be worth millions of dollars. He didn't know that kids at school were going to treat him differently, or that he would become a world famous social media superstar. And he sure didn't know that people would tap his phone, follow him home, break into his house, or threaten to burn it down. He didn't know the Picasso was going to ruin his life. Have you ever had to make a decisi

跟著爺爺走進森林，小男孩展開一場充滿觸覺驚喜的探索旅程。從濕滑的溪石到黏黏的松脂，森林裡的每一樣東西都能用手去感受、去認識。透過溫柔的押韻文字與柔和插圖，本書邀請孩子用身體去感受自然，也珍惜與家人共享的時光。適合親子共讀，並附有五感遊戲活動指引。Forest school meets sensory play in this cozy picture book about a grandparent and grandchild on an exploratory walk through the woods. Smooth and wet is a stone in a creek. Slippery and cold is the splash on your cheek. A boy and his grandfather travel through a scenic forest on a sensory adventure written in soothing rhyme. Everywhere they look, there are fascinating things to see and feel. The boy is naturally curious... and in the woods, it's okay to touch! Some things are sticky. Some things are firm. Some are oozy or crumbly or coarse. The boy delights in using his sense of touch to explore the natural world--made even sweeter by grandpa as his companion. With soft, velvety illustrations, this sumptuous story is just right for kids who learn by doing, and makes an ideal read-aloud for preschools with sensory awareness on the curriculum. Back matter features a

當 Goldilocks 一家在營地升起營火，準備享受戶外時光時，一個意想不到的訪客悄悄接近了。本書以細緻且充滿戲劇張力的敘事，講述了一隻闖入人類營地的熊的故事。對於這隻熊來說，眼前的點心散發著無法抗拒的香氣，經過一番挑剔的試吃後，牠心滿意足地大快朵頤，卻也順手弄壞了露營椅和樂器，將營地搞得天翻地覆，讓隨後歸來的人類家庭驚慌失措。這不僅是一個關於搗蛋的故事，更充滿了令人深思又好笑的誤解。當熊父母現身試圖為孩子的行為致歉時，誠懇的解釋在 Goldilocks 一家耳中卻成了具威脅性的低吼，導致他們倉皇撤退，反而讓熊家族接手了帳篷與美食。知名插畫家以生動的筆觸捕捉了角色們誇張的表情，讓這則改編童話充滿了視覺亮點，是一部能讓大人與小孩都沈浸其中的精彩作品。知名插畫家執筆，畫風細膩且充滿表現力。故事翻轉了傳統角色的刻板印象，提供有趣的換位思考。劇情流暢、圖文並茂，能輕鬆引發孩子的閱讀興趣。You'll laugh out loud at this funny fractured folktale with pictures by a popular artist! The Goldilocks family leave their campsite to go on a hike while their s'mores cool off . . . when along comes Bear. "What's that yummy smell?" Bear wonders. S'mores, of course: too gooey, too chocolatey . . . and just right! Bear eats them all. Bear continues to wreak havoc by breaking a chair, smashing musical instruments, and extinguishing the fire. When the Goldilocks return, they are flabbergasted. They try to make a lot of noise to shoo away the bear . . . when Mama Bear and Papa Bear show up. Mama and

A girl and her dad move to a new town. And she’s determined to keep their traditions, no matter how busy Daddy is! A fun story about family, food, and good neighbors!Every Friday, Emi and her Papi made churros for the entire familia. Now in their new apartment in the big city, Papi is always working, and there are no churros, and no familia, on Fridays. Until, Emi smells something sweet and delicious coming from her neighbor Señora Luisa’s apartment.Emi has an idea! Maybe she can make churros after all, with a little help. From Señora Luisa, she can borrow flour. Tomas in 312 has sugar. Marisol in 512 has a piping tip. Soon Emi’s apartment is filled with the scent of fresh churros, new foods, and new friends! A story of food and community, Fridays Are for Churros celebrates old traditions becoming new, and strangers becoming friends.

在戰火即將爆發的朝鮮半島，溫和內向的明基與家人原本計劃逃離北韓，追尋自由。但父親突然遭到秘密警察帶走，一切希望戛然而止。自責不已的明基決心踏上尋父之路，哪怕代價是親身投身戰場。本書以韓戰為背景，細膩描寫一名少年在恐懼與混亂中成長的歷程，是一段關於家人羈絆、生存意志與人性光亮的動人故事。Trapped in an enemy tunnel, a young refugee experiences the Korean War firsthand in this searing story of survival, loss, and hope, a companion to the Freeman Award-winning novel Brother’s Keeper.Myung-gi knows war is coming: War between North and South Korea. Life in communist North Korea has become more and more unbearable—there is no freedom of speech, movement, association, or thought—and his parents have been carefully planning the family’s escape.But when his father is abducted by the secret police, all those plans fall apart. How can Myung-gi leave North Korea without his dad? Especially when he believes that the abduction was his fault?Set during a cataclysmic war which shaped the world we know today, this is the story of one boy’s coming-of-age during a time when inhumanity, lawlessness, and terror reigned supreme. Myung-gi, his mother,

一張老桌子，見證兩個家庭的日常與變遷。礦工家庭圍著它吃飯、繳帳、聊天，也在礦坑關閉後含淚道別。多年後，另一個家庭將它撿回修補，桌邊又傳來笑聲與早餐的香氣。《The Table》細膩描寫物件如何承載生活的痕跡與情感。即使背景不同，家的溫度總有相似之處，是一本充滿記憶與連結感的動人繪本。A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the YearA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionPublishers Weekly Best Books of 2024Two families—both filled with love, both encountering hardship and joy, both living in the same place—and the one simple table that connects them all.For years, a mining family’s life revolves around their table. It’s where they eat, read, sew, laugh, and pay the bills; it’s stained with easter egg paint, warmed by fresh biscuits and the soft morning sun. Outside the house, though, Appalachia changes. The coal mine closes, and the bills keep coming. Eventually, there’s no choice but to move on— and to say goodbye to the table.But then: When a young girl’s father sees the table by the road, he slams on the brakes. A lifelong carpenter, he can see it’s something special. They bring it home and clean it up; sitting around i

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionFrom the author of the My Weird School books, an adventure story that spans centuries and continents. In Central Park, New York, stands Cleopatra's Needle. But what do you know about? Did you know that thousands of people worked in 1461 BCE to build it? Then hundreds more moved it, and erected it in Alexandria, where it stood for 3,000 years? So how did a monolith weighing over 200 tons get moved all the way to New York City--and in the 19th Century, no less? In this historical fiction account by bestselling author Dan Gutman, five kids who watched the Needle at each phase of its history recount the daring story of how something that seemed to be impossible -and that nearly ended in disaster--finally succeeded against all odds. Including photos, diagrams, and illustrations, this book will leave history lovers and fans of problem solving astounded at all that was accomplished. And best of all, it will leave middle grade readers feeling they'

A boy and his dad ride in an old Jeep down a winding Michigan dirt road. In a clearing, they pitch a tent and dig a fire pit. Together, they wade into the nearby river and spend the afternoon fishing. Dad teaches his son how to clean the fish, which they fry over a fire and eat with corn and cake. That night, they listen for an owl and marvel at the full moon. Later, when the father gets called away to war, the memories of their time together keep the boy company. This is a gentle and beautifully paced story.