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In an entertaining introduction to the concept of geometry, a tailor's son attempts to create a cloak with only circles, with unfortunate results, and then works with his brothers to find a shape that

A 1993 Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator and the author of Itchy, Itchy Chicken Pox come together in a lively first-level reader about a jubilant party of kids making a pizza. Original.Easy-to-read

Handa puts seven delicious fruits in a basket to take to her friend, but the fruits look very inviting to the animals along the way.

The pictures in this rhyming poem show how vegetables are added one by one and simmered on the stove to make a delicious vegetable soup.

Kids around the world go to school by bus, skis, vaporetto, even by radio in this rhyming story that covers five continents. Includes a list of countries and maps.

A biography of the man who, after escaping slavery, became an orator, writer, and leader in the anti-slavery movement of the early 19th century.

Clifford, the big red dog, sets out with Emily Elizabeth and their friend Tim to offer a helping paw to people in need

Stargirl enters public school in a burst of color and music, but finds herself soon shunned because of those very qualities. "A magical and heartbreaking tale."—Kirkus starred review

All Duck wants in the world is a little bit of peace and quiet, but the other animals on the farm just don't understand. Can Duck make friends with his fellow barnyard animals and still get the peace

PreSchool-Grade 1-Kuskin's poem, which first appeared in her collection The Rose on My Cake (HarperCollins, 1964; o.p.), has been paired with playful pastel illustrations. A girl and her dog go inside

A look at some of the world's strangest mysteries discusses the woman who burst into flames in the middle of a crowded dance floor, the man who reported a UFO sighting and then disappeared forever, an

Susan Pearson has written her own unique version of the popular song, "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" introducing four children who go out at night in search of a ghost. After squish-squash-squooshing th

A favorite illustrator offers an award-winning retelling of the children’s classic. "Whether shared in a lap or with a group, this one’s a winner."—SLJ

One Saturday morning, Luke and his family are surprised to find a moose in their backyard. While each family member has an idea to get rid of the moose, Luke's sister comes up with a surprising soluti

With a lively rhyming text and vibrant paper collage illustrations, author-artist Bob Barner shakes the dust off the dinosaur bones found in museums and reminds us that they once belonged to living, b

Playful, rhyming text and bold collage illustrations capture the excitement of a day's adventure as a family of lively ducklings slip, slide, leap, and dive–grouping themselves in all the different co

Marshall's wit results in a laugh-out-loud retelling of this classic fairy tale! Humor, charm and new twists make this version a want to read over-and-over favorite.

In the third Droon adventure, Eric, Neal, and Julie find themselves shipwrecked on a creepy and mysterious island, and need some quick thinking and magical help to get themselves out of the situation.

In a feat which transforms him from "nobody’s mouse" into a hero, a little mouse unites his family despite a cat and a trap.

Spring is in the air, and everyone's favorite old lady is ready to celebrate! That zany old lady is back--and with a serious case of spring fever! This time she's swallowing items to make the most of

Little Dragon wreaks adorable havoc in this energetic picture book from the creator of Except If.With a PHOOSH and a Grrrrrr and a CANNONBAAAALLLLLL! Little Dragon tears through his day (and the house

Carmen Teresa's house rocks to the beat of Salsa music as grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and neighbors from all over Latin America arrive in their Silver Spring, Maryland home. Together they cook, gossip, play dominos, dance, and enjoy the warmth of this special New Year's Day celebration.When Dona Josepha gives Carmen Teresa a blank notebook as a present, the guests suggest that she fill it with stories that they remember from their own childhoods. And from there, everyone from this charming cast of characters has a unique story to tell.When everyone is finished, Carmen Teresa has her own idea of how she will fill her book. She has enjoyed everyone's stories. But since she loves to cook, and each storyteller has mentioned foods associated with the particular occasion in their stories, she decides to create a cook book and write down all of their recipes. And, of course, recipes are included at the end of the book.The stories and recipes represent five Latin American co

Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their group, game, or birthday party...until, that is, a new kid comes to class.When Justin, the new boy, arri

Describes what makes people cough, sneeze, burp, yawn and have other such reflex responses and explains the role these actions play in maintaining health

Arriving in town, a Hungry Thing requests shmancakes, tickles, feetloaf, and gollipops, but no one seems to understand want the Hungry Thing wants to eat accept for one little boy, in a rollicking tal

Candy Apple books . . . just for you. Sweet. Fresh. Fun. Take a bite!Ruby Day is a star. Or at least she was, until she got too old for her role on the international tour of Bye Bye Birdie. She

Rhyming text describes Little Chick's Easter surprise for his mother.

Bear, Mouse, Blue Jay, Squirrel, Rabbit, and Skunk pitch in to make a new winter friend in a snowman, in a first-level early reader that features jubilant animal artwork. Original.

As a kid, Neil deGrasse Tyson was star-struck when he first visited a planetarium. The universe was calling him. Tyson pursued his interest in astronomy and studied to be an astrophysicist. In 1996, he became the director of New York's Hayden Planetarium.Tyson is passionate about teaching people about the universe. Known for making science fun and easy to understand, he has hosted and appeared on TV shows such as Nova ScienceNow and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He even has more than one million Twitter followers! But how did he get there? Science-savvy readers will want to learn about his extraordinary career.

Help your child soar in reading with this set of 25 little books that teach 50 of the most frequently used words in print! Kids will love these playful stories they can read all by themselves. You'll

What if you woke up one morning and you had sprouted a tail overnight? What If You Had An Animal Tail? -- the next imaginative book in the What If You Had series -- explores what would happen if you l

Christmas comes to Shopville! This adorable 8x8 tells an all-new holiday story set in the wonderful world of Shopkins(TM), featuring the exciting adventures of Apple Blossom, Cheeky Chocolate, Kooky C

There are worlds beyond our own--the Compass will show the way . . .Created especially with younger readers in mind, this book will use simple words and basic sentence structure to introduce the chara

The latest reader in the FIRST-GRADE FRIENDS series by bestselling author Grace Maccarone and Caldecott-Award-winning illustrator Betsy Lewin will be a Level 1 Scholastic Reader!Toothbrush? Check! Paj

A two-year-old penguin named Flop is sad when his five-year-old brother, Flip, would rather play with Hip, a polar bear friend his own age, in an Arctic romp that will warm the hearts of little siblin

From simple questions like "Do snakes have bones in their bodies?" to complex ones like "How can you tell crocodiles from alligators?," this book delivers easy-to-understand info about reptiles.In thi

From simple questions like "What do bats eat?" to more complex ones like "Why do fireflies glow?", this book delivers the answers kids want in a conversational format that's easy to understand.Q: How

From simple questions like "Which insects live in your yard?" to more complex ones like "What happens during metamorphosis?" this book helps kids understand the world of insects.Th