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Noah's Ark (Step into Reading)
by Linda HaywardThis beloved bible story is now available for emerging readers!Noah's Ark, one of the bible's most beloved stories, is now available for beginning readers in this Step into Reading (Step 1) edition of the exciting tale. Join Noah, his family, and two of every animal, for a story full of adventure, hope, and love.Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text is paired with picture clues to help children decode the story.
Odysseus II: The Journey Through Hell (Marvellous Myths)
by Richard Curtis Tony RobinsonA hilarious reimagining of the Odyssey from the uniquely talented pairing of Tony Robinson and Richard Curtis.It has taken ten long years to win the Trojan War and now, Odysseus, the victorious leader, wants nothing more than to return home to his wife and son.What he doesn’t know is that the journey ahead will take another ten years – and the journey through Hell is only the beginning…Odysseus: The Journey through Hell is the second in an outrageously witty three-part Greek myth series, which also includes Odysseus: The Greatest Hero of Them All and Theseus: The King Who Killed the Minotaur.
Owl Moon
by Jane Yolen John Schoenherr<p>Late one winter night a child and father go owling. The trees stand still as statues and the world is silent as a dream. Wordlessly the two companions walk along, for when you go owling you don't need words. You don't need anything but hope. Sometimes there isn't an owl, but sometimes there is. <p>Distinguished author Jane Yolen has created a gentle, poetic story that lovingly depicts the special companionship of a child and father as well as humankind's close relationship to the natural world. <p>Images and image descriptions available.</p>
Peanut Butter and Jelly: A Play Rhyme
by Nadine Bernard WestcottA favorite play rhyme takes on super-duper proportions as two children create a table-sized sandwich from scratch. "The joyfully sketched pandemonium will enliven story hours and preschool introductions with a perennially pleasing chant".
The Riddle of the Red Purse (The Polk Street Mysteries #2)
by Patricia Reilly GiffDawn Bosco uses math, logic, and her detective skills to return a red purse to its rightful owner When Dawn Bosco finds a red purse on the playground after school one day, she knows she&’s also found a new mystery to solve. But after she puts up posters and makes an announcement on the loudspeaker, too many people are trying to claim the purse! The only clues are a shopping list, some money, and some dust that looks like cookie crumbs. Dawn will have to figure out the riddle of the purse&’s odd contents to find its rightful owner. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Patricia Reilly Giff including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.
Sheila Rae, the Brave
by Kevin HenkesSheila Rae, the Brave is a warm, humorous, and loving story of sibling sympathy and support. Just because Sheila Rae is older, she doesn't always know better!This classic picture book about overcoming fear is written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Kitten's First Full Moon."I am very brave," Sheila Rae said, patting herself on the back. She wasn't afraid of anything—not thunder, not lightning, not the big black dog at the end of the block. And when she wanted to walk home a new way and Louise wouldn't, she called her sister a scaredy-cat and set out alone. But all the bravado in the world failed to help when Sheila Rae found herself lost. Luckily, her sister was not far behind."Children will love it."—School Library Journal
There's an Alligator under My Bed (There's Something in My Room Series)
by Mercer MayerThe nightmare's gone, but what about that alligator? You have to be so careful getting in and out of bed! Maybe a midnight snack to lure him into the garage will do the trick. In this funny and beloved follow-up, Mercer Mayer faces another nighttime fear head-on.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric CarleA baby caterpillar grows from small to large, eventually evolving into a butterfly as he eats his way through life. Images and image descriptions available.
The Wolf's Chicken Stew (Goodnight Ser.)
by Keiko KaszaThe wolf loves to eat more than anything in the world and one day he has a terrible craving for chicken stew. He spots a chicken who seems just right, but then he thinks how much more stew there will be if he fattens her up before dining himself. So he goes home and begins to cook all kinds of scrumptious food for the chicken to eat. A big surprise is in store for the wolf when he finally visits Mrs. Chicken to collect his meal.
The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Dream (First Time Books(R))
by Stan Berenstain Jan BerenstainAfter watching a scary movie, both Brother and Sister Bear are troubled by nightmares until Mama and Papa explain what causes bad dreams.
The Berenstain Bears and the Double Dare (First Time Books(R))
by Stan Berenstain Jan BerenstainCome for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Brother Bear is feeling peer pressure from Too-Tall-Grizzly and his crew, and before you know it, Brother is accepting dangerous dares that they tell him to do. Will Brother remain a follower, or will he learn the importance of thinking for himself? This beloved story is a perfect way to teach children about being an individual and how to resist bad influences.
The Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Forest (First Time Books(R))
by Stan Berenstain Jan BerenstainPapa Bear's attempt to scare a band of young campers by telling them about ghosts in the woods comes to an unexpected conclusion with a double ghost lesson.
The Berenstain Bears Get the Gimmies (First Time Books(R))
by Stan Berenstain Jan BerenstainCome for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Brother and Sister are having a bad case of the &“gimmies.&” Whenever they don&’t get what they want, they throw a tantrum. But is this really the best way to handle their emotions? This beloved story is a perfect way to teach children about self-control and the importance of compromise.
The Biggest (and Best) Flag That Ever Flew
by Rebecca JonesYoung Caroline Pickersgill lives with her mother and grandmother in Baltimore, Maryland. Mrs. Pickersgill, a widow, supports herself and her daughter by making flags for the ships that sail into the city. Some soldiers from Fort McHenry come to her to order the biggest and best flag in the world, and Caroline helps make it. When the British sail up the Chesapeake Bay to destroy Baltimore during the War of 1812, the defenders at the fort beat them back. After the British sail away the next day, the flag gallantly streaming over the fort is the one Caroline and her mother had sewn. “By the dawn’s early light,” Francis Scott Key saw it waving “o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.” Here is a charming (and true) children’s story about a little person who, in helping her widowed mother, became a part of our nation’s history. Early reader–ages 5-8. <P><P>Lexile Measure: 710
A Clean House For Mole And Mouse
by Harriet Ziefert David PrebennaMole and Mouse have a nice house. "But it's dirty," said Mouse. "Let's clean it up." So Mole and Mouse clean all the rooms -- until they look just fine! Then when Mole wants to use her clean house, Mouse has other ideas.
Clifford y su cumpleaños (Clifford Ser.)
by Norman BridwellNow in Spanish! Celebrate Clifford's recent 50th anniversary with a special new edition of CLIFFORD'S BIRTHDAY PARTY!Everyone wants to give their special friend Clifford a special birthday present. But the blow-up ball gets blown up, the pinata gets smashed, the sweater is too small, and the beauty parlor gift certificate just didn't seem exactly right. Finally, Clifford gets the best present of all--his family there to celebrate with him.Todos quieren darle a Clifford un regalo de cumpleaños muy especial. Pero la pelota de inflar se explota, la piñata queda abollada, el suéter es muy pequeño y el certificado para el salón de belleza nos es lo que Clifford necesita. Finalmente, Clifford recibe el mejor regalo de todos, una celebración en familia.
The Flower Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books)
by Jerry PallottaRoses are red,Violets are blue...And they're only two of the flowers in this book of bright colors and delightful information. Young readers will be fascinated to find out what flower can be used to make a doll, which flower flavors tea, and which flower farmers feed to chickens.Author Jerry Pallotta and illustrator Leslie Evans have collaborated to produce a stunning bouquet of words and pictures about the world of flowers–one of nature's most beautiful gifts.
The Freshwater Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books)
by Jerry PallottaCome take a swim with freshwater creatures from around the world! Meet a fish that has no eyes and one that has four of them. Get to know an eel that carries enough electricity to light up a light bulb and a glacier-dwelling worm with blood that works like antifreeze.Jerry Pallotta has done it again! The acclaimed alphabet-book author has joined forces with illustrator David Biedrzycki to create an exquisite and informative introduction to freshwater dwellers.
Green Eggs and Ham
by Seuss<P>50th anniversary edition of the beloved Seuss classic. The story of Sam-I-Am who is determined to convince another Seussian character to eat a plate of green eggs and ham. Told in rhyme and with humor, Green Eggs and Ham is a fun story for young readers. <P>[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts for K-1 at http://www.corestandards.org.] <P>Images and image descriptions available.
Green Eggs and Ham: For Soprano, Boy Soprano, And Piano (Beginner Books(R))
by Dr. SeussJoin in the fun with Sam-I-Am in this iconic classic by Dr. Seuss that will have readers of all ages craving Green Eggs and Ham! This is a beloved classic from the bestselling author of Horton Hears a Who!, The Lorax, and Oh, the Places You&’ll Go! I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-am. With unmistakable characters and signature rhymes, Dr. Seuss&’s beloved favorite has cemented its place as a children&’s classic. Kids will love the terrific tongue-twisters as the list of places to enjoy green eggs and ham gets longer and longer...and they might even learn a thing or two about trying new things! And don&’t miss the Netflix series adaptation!Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read. Originally created by Dr. Seuss himself, these unjacketed hardcover early readers encourage children to read all on their own, using simple words and illustrations. Smaller than the classic large format Seuss picture books like How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and Happy Birthday to You!, these portable packages are perfect for practicing readers ages 3-7, and lucky parents too!
Green Eggs and Ham: Read & Listen Edition (Beginner Books(R))
by Dr. SeussDon&’t miss the series adaption of Green Eggs and Ham now available on Netflix – featuring the voice talents of Michael Douglas, Diane Keaton, Daveed Diggs, and more!&“Do you like green eggs and ham?&” asks Sam-I-am in this Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss. In a house or with a mouse? In a boat or with a goat? On a train or in a tree? Sam keeps asking persistently. With unmistakable characters and signature rhymes, Dr. Seuss&’s beloved favorite has cemented its place as a children&’s classic. In this most famous of cumulative tales, the list of places to enjoy green eggs and ham, and friends to enjoy them with, gets longer and longer. Follow Sam-I-am as he insists that this unusual treat is indeed a delectable snack to be savored everywhere and in every way. Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning. This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
Guppies in Tuxedos: Funny Eponyms
by Marvin Terban Giulio MaestroA person or place that becomes a word is an eponym, and here we have the surprising stories behind more than a hundred eponymous words.
Ho-Limlim: A Rabbit Tale From Japan
by Keizaburo Tejima Hisakazu Fujimura Cathy HiranoAfter one last foray far from his home, an aging rabbit decides he prefers to rest in his own garden and let his children and grandchildren bring him good things to eat.
The Lamp from the Warlock's Tomb (Anthony Monday)
by John BellairsA murderous surprise comes to light in this thrilling mystery featuring teenager Anthony Monday, from the author of The Dark Secret of Weatherend. Ever since librarian Myra Eells bought an antique oil lamp, weird things have started to happen in Hoosac—including the murder of a high school maintenance man. Anthony Monday is convinced it&’s haunted, but Miss Eells thinks he&’s just being silly—until she sees a terrifying vision. When they call in Miss Eells&’s brother for help, they learn that the lamp has been stolen from the strange tomb of a Wisconsin lawyer who was involved with the occult. Convinced that evil forces exist inside the lamp, the trio plans to return it to the underground vault. But someone else will do whatever it takes to steal the lamp—and unleash a dark and ancient power upon the world . . . &“Half-mockingly using the colloquial style made familiar in such series books as the Nancy Drew stories, Bellairs keeps the action moving right along.&” —Kirkus Reviews
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush
by Tomie dePaolaIn spring, the hills and meadows of Texas and Wyoming are ablaze with the reds, oranges, and yellows of the Indian Paintbrush. How this striking plant received its name is told in an old Indian legend.Many years ago, when the People traveled the Plains, a young Indian boy had a Dream-Vision in which it was revealed that one day he would create a painting that was as pure as the colors of the evening sky at sunset. The boy grew up to become the painter of the tribe, but although he found a pure white buckskin for a canvas and made paints from the brightest flowers and the reddest berries, he could not capture the sunset.How the young Indian artist finally fulfills his Dream-Vision is lovingly told and illustrated by Tomie dePaola, in words and pictures that capture the spirit and beauty of this dramatic legend.