Lulu Atlantis has a big problem: her new baby brother, Sam. With him in the picture, Mother certainly doesn’t need her around. Luckily, she has her best friend, Harry, a top-hat-wearing daddy longlegs
“Tidings of magpies,Ducks in a brace,Elks in a gang, in a galloping race.”This joy-filled romp through creation captures your child’s imagination with the silly-sounding (but true) names of animal gro
Eleven-year-old Cornelia is the daughter of two world-famous pianists—a legacy that should feel fabulous, but instead feels just plain lonely. She surrounds herself with dictionaries and other books t
When it comes to sorting out a Real Princess from a Fake Princess, the famous pea-under-the-mattress test is tried-and-true. But for those of you who may have wondered how anyone could feel a tiny gar
This hardcover storybook collection features three Nickelodeon Shimmer and Shine Little Golden Books: Backyard Ballet, Wish Upon a Sleepover, and Treasure Twins! It’s a great gift for boys and girls a
A tale set against a backdrop of the mid-19th-century London cholera epidemic follows the survival efforts of a young orphan who supports himself by selling scavenged items from a polluted River Thames and who helps a pioneering doctor identify the source of the virulent disease. By the award-winning author of Sky Boys.
Published in time for the 2012 Summer Games being held in London, a chronicle of Olympics history from the eighth century B.C. to the competitions of the 20th century includes historical profiles of a
Eel has troubles of his own: As an orphan and a "mudlark," he spends his days in the filthy River Thames, searching for bits of things to sell. He's being hunted by Fisheye Bill Tyler, and a nastier m
A yawn is quite catching, you see. Like a cough.It just takes one yawn to start other yawns off.This interactive touch-and-feel book lets toddlers snuggle and squish the soft beds, bellies, and pillow
This summer the Penderwick sisters have a wonderful surprise: a holiday on the grounds of a beautiful estate called Arundel. Soon they are busy discovering the summertime magic of Arundel’s sprawling
From his very first book to his very last book, here in one big volume are 13 classic Dr. Seuss stories, everyone’s favorites. All of the words and virtually all of the illustrations are included. Eac
These chapter books introduce beginning readers to the detective mystery genre. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries! Nate the Great
Enjoy the wonders of the heavens and understand more fully what you see. This Golden Guide shows you how with 150 full-color illustrations, including:Charts of the major constellationsTables to help
The story of four generations of an Italian American family, beginning with an immigrant who came through Ellis Island with big dreams, a small shovel, and his parents' good advice: "Work hard, but re
Provides the story of the friendship of civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and their collective efforts to end discrimination through their non-violent p
Magic Tree House Research Guides are now Magic Tree House Fact Trackers! Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #44: A Ghost Tale fo
This assortment of 25 kid-tested and kid-approved snack recipes is designed for young and enthusiastic cooks who view flour dust storms as a sign of progress and sticky fingers as a measure of success
Dr. Seuss's New York Times Best Selling book of inspiring quotes is now available in a large-trim jacketed edition!Featuring classic art and cherished quotes from thirty-six of Dr. Seuss's most belove
The twisty-turny journey of a girl searching for her heart’s desire—glimpsed in a magic mirror. Perfect for fans ofRump or Catherine, Called Birdy A foundling girl with a crooked leg and a cr
Brimming with dragons, goblins, and logic puzzles, this middle-grade fantasy adventure is perfect for readers who enjoyedThe Princess Bride or Rump.THE BOY is a nameless slave on a mission to uncover
Benny Kaminsky and Thunderbolt Dobney lead a rag-tag gang of neighborhood rowdies. Their territory is the New Cut on London's South Bank--a place bristling with swindlers, bookies, pickpockets, and th
Theodor Seuss Geisel, creator of Horton the Elephant, the Grinch, the Cat in the Hat, and a madcap menagerie of the best-loved children’s characters of all time, stands alone as the preeminent figure
The classic fantasy trilogy of Elmer Elevator and the flying baby dragon has delighted children and their parents for generations. Now, on the occasion of their fiftieth anniversary, Random House is p
Poor Horton. He has to be the most put-upon pachyderm of all time. But no matter what foul fate awaits him, heroic Horton perseveres and, in the end, triumphs. And now the two books that introduced th
Jack and Annie’s biggest, most exciting book of facts is their greatest adventureoutside the tree house! Jack and Annie have been all over the world in their adventures in the magic tree house. A
In 1977, when Zhongmei Lei was 11 years old, she learned that the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy was having open auditions. She'd already taken dance lessons, but everyone said a poor country girl
THE YEAR 2007 marks the 65th anniversary of a bold experiment: the launch of the Little Golden Books during the dark days of World War II. At a time when the literacy rate was not nearly as high as it
Dear Diary, You will never in a million years guess where I’m going....Italy! In Europe!! Across the ocean!!! I even have a passport. It’s really cool, except I’m squinting my eyes in the photo, so I
In this sequel, furry old Grover is still fearful of monsters--and he learns that there's another one at the end of this book! Just who is the monster at the end of this book?
Details the first adventures of Doctor Dolittle, including learning to talk to animals, his cure of the ailing monkeys, and his discovery of the Pushmi-Pullyu
Here is the third book in the highly acclaimed Toys Trilogy, which includes the companion books Toys Go Out and Toy Dance Party. "[A] timeless story of adventure and friendship to treasure aloud or in
Here is the second book in the highly acclaimed Toys Trilogy, which includes the companion books Toys Go Out and Toys Come Home.Lumphy, Stingray, and Plastic are back! And this time the lovable trio f
In June 1861, when the Civil War began, Charley Goddard enlisted in the First Minnesota Volunteers. He was 15. He didn't know what a "shooting war" meant or what he was fighting for. But he didn't wan
Gary Paulsen introduces readers to Charley Goddard in his latest novel, Soldier's Heart.??Charley goes to war a boy, and returns a changed man, crippled by what he has seen.??In this captivating tale
Here in one sumptuous collection are four timeless picture book classics by Leo Lionni: Frederick, Swimmy, Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse, and Fish Is Fish. In this volume, meet Frederick, the poet f
This activity book comes with four chunky crayons, over 30 stickers, and exciting scenes to color featuring Princess Jasmine, Rajah the tiger, Abu the monkey, and Jasmine's prince, Aladdin. It's perfe
Percy Jackson fans will embrace this humorous time travel adventure, the first in a series, about an iPhone malfunction that sends three kids back to 1776 in time to rescue George Washington. On Chris
Readers will herald the return of their favorite phobic boy in this, the fifth book in the beloved Alvin Ho series. Alvin's mother has been getting bigger . . . and bigger. Alvin's sure it's all the m
Kevin struggled to overcome his knack for lying in Liar, Liar, and now he's back for another round of mayhem and misunderstandings in this financial comedy of errors. In Kevin, Gary Paulsen has create
Here's the third book in the hilarious Alvin Ho chapter book series, which is a Kirkus Reviews Best Continuing Series.Alvin Ho back and his worst fear has come true: he has to go camping. What will h
