Everybody Needs a Rock by Byrd Baylor (Author), Peter Parnall (Illustrator) Everybody needs a rock -- at least that's the way this particular rock hound feels about it in presenting her own highly individualistic rules for finding just the right rock for you. Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool...

It's an extraordinary day on Pebble Island for three frogs when one of them discovers a beautiful white egg. They've never seen a chicken egg before, but they're sure that's what this must be. So when the egg hatches and out crawls a long green, scaly creature, they naturally call it . . . a chicken!...

Betsy Who Cried Wolf by Gail Carson Levine (Author), Scott Nash (Illustrator) On her eighth birthday Betsy takes the Shepherds' Oath and is determined to be the best shepherd in Bray Valley history. Any wolf who tries to eat her sheep had better watch out. But Zimmo is no ordinary wolf he's a hungry...

Cinder Edna by Ellen Jackson (Author), Kevin O'Malley (Illustrator) The famous Cinderella and her neighbor Cinder Edna each worked sunup to sundown for their wicked stepmother and stepsisters. But while Cinderella had the good fortune to be rescued by her fairy godmother, Edna was strong, self-reliant,...

Goldilocks Returns by Lisa Campbell Ernst (Author, Illustrator) Ever since she snooped around the house of the three bears, Goldilocks (now Goldi) has been feeling guilty. She wants to do something nice for the bears. What if she stops by one day, replaces the icky porridge with Rutabega Breakfast Bars...

Little Red Riding Hood by Lisa Campbell Ernst (Author, Illustrator) It's the story of the girl in the red hood--with an unpredictable plot twist. She pedals over to Grandma's with a tasty treat a hungry wolf wants for himself. But, he soon discovers that broad-shouldered, sharp-eyed, tractor-driving...

Tackylocks and the Three Bears by Helen Lester (Author), Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator) How do you keep a crowd of energetic young penguins entertained? Put on a play, perhaps? But will they pay attention through an entire performance? If Tacky s center stage, they might. Even in his flowing blond wig...

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka (Author), Lane Smith (Illustrator) You thought you knew the story of the The Three Little Pigs You thought wrong. In this hysterical and clever fracture fairy tale picture book that twists point of view and perspective, young readers will finally...

The Wolf Who Cried Boy by Bob Hartman (Author), Tim Raglin (Illustrator) Little Wolf is tired of his mom's cooking! It's the same old thing night after night, Lamburgers and Sloppy Does. How he wishes his mother would serve up a nice platter of his favorite dish&150Boy! But Boy is hard to come by these...

Yours Truly, Goldilocks by Alma Flor Ada (Author), Leslie Tryon (Illustrator) Everyone who's anyone will be at the Three Little Pigs' housewarming party. Goldilocks and Little Red Riding Hood have already marked it on their calendars. Unfortunately, so have the wolves -- those who've caused the Pigs...

Fancy That! by Pamela Allen (Author) A book to share with the very young. Words merge with noises and the sounds of the fowl yard can be heard for miles around. Paperback Paperback: 24 pages Publisher: Puffin Books; New edition edition (26 April 1990) Language: English ISBN-10: 0140509712 ISBN-13: 9...

Fast Food! Gulp! Gulp! by Bernard Waber (Author) Touring through Fast Food Town, you ll meet Colonel Mane, Jiffy Jack, and all of the kitchen crew responsible for getting food out and eaten fast. A smorgasbord of tempting and timely treats swirls across the pages as the folks of Fast Food Town munch,...

Feast for 10 by Cathryn Falwell (Author) A counting book that features an African-American family shopping for food, preparing dinner, and sitting down to eat. Lively read-aloud text paired with bright collage illustrations. Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool - 3 Paperback: 32 pages Publisher:...

Feathers and Fools by Mem Fox (Author), Nicholas Wilton (Author) Long ago and far away, in a rambling garden beside a clear blue lake, two flocks of birds began to fear each other because of their differences. The fear grew, and soon the birds became enemies, hoarding great quantities of weapons to protect...

Feathers for Lunch by Lois Ehlert (Author) An escaped house cat encounters twelve common birds in the backyard but captures only feathers for lunch. Includes bird guide. Destined to become an uncontested favorite with many children and adults. -- The Horn Book Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool...

The Feel Good Book by Todd Parr (Author) Sometimes I feel silly. Sometimes I feel like eating pizza for breakfast. Sometimes I feel brave. Sometimes I feel like trying something new... The Feelings Book vibrantly illustrates the wide range of moods we all experience. Kids and adults will appreciate Todd...

The Feelings Book by Todd Parr (Author) Sometimes I feel silly. Sometimes I feel like eating pizza for breakfast. Sometimes I feel brave. Sometimes I feel like trying something new... The Feelings Book vibrantly illustrates the wide range of moods we all experience. Kids and adults will appreciate Todd...

Firefighters A to Z by Chris L. Demarest (Author, Illustrator) A 2001 Children's Literature Choice Every day, brave firefighters come to our rescue. When the fire alarm sounds, men and women put on their uniforms, slide down the firehouse pole, jump in their big red trucks, and rush to save our lives....

The First Starry Night by Joan Shaddox Isom (Author) Set during van Gogh's time in Arles, France, this story tells of van Gogh's friendship with a young boy, Jacques, who lives in the same house. As van Gogh teaches Jacques a new way to look at the world around him, the two become fast friends, even...

Fish Eyes: A Book You Can Count On by Lois Ehlert (Author) Brightly colored fish introduce young children to counting and basic addition in this fun and simple concept book. A visual treat from start to finish. -- Booklist Age Range: 2 - 5 years Paperback: 40 pages Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers;...

Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow (Author) NO MORE MONKEYS JUMPING ON THE BED! The nursery rhyme Five Little Monkeys has long been a favorite song and finger play with the preschool set, but Eileen Christelow gives it new life as a hilarious picture book. Her expressive pencil...

Flower Garden by Eve Bunting (Author), Kathryn Hewitt (Author) Follow the progress of a little girl and her father as they purchase "a garden," and board the bus to carry it home. The pansies, tulips, daffodils, geraniums, and daisies are lovingly planted in a window box, and the candles on the cake...

Apples, Cherries, Red Raspberries: What Is in the Fruits Group? (Food Is Categorical) by Brian P. Cleary (Author), Martin Goneau (Illustrator) What is in the fruits group? Bananas, grapes, lemons, and much more. Brian P. Cleary's goofy verse and Martin Goneau's humorous illustrations give young readers...

Black Beans and Lamb, Poached Eggs and Ham: What Is in the Meat and Beans Group? (Food Is Categorical) by Brian P. Cleary (Author), Martin Goneau (Illustrator) What is in the meat and beans group? Hamburgers, turkey, tuna, peanuts, and much more. Brian P. Cleary's goofy verse and Martin Goneau's humorous...

Green Beans, Potatoes, and Even Tomatoes: What Is in the Vegetables Group? (Food Is CATegorical) by Brian P. Cleary (Author), Martin Goneau (Illustrator) What is in the vegetables group? Carrots, broccoli, eggplant, and much more. Brian P. Cleary's goofy verse and Martin Goneau's humorous illustrations...

Macaroni and Rice and Bread by the Slice: What Is in the Grains Group? (Food Is Categorical) by Brian P. Cleary (Author), Martin Goneau (Illustrator) What is in the grains group? Popcorn, oatmeal, pasta, and much more. Brian P. Cleary's goofy verse and Martin Goneau's humorous illustrations give young...

Oils (Just a Bit) to Keep Your Body Fit: What Are Oils? (Food Is Categorical) by Brian P. Cleary (Author), Martin Goneau (Illustrator) What are oils? Oils are liquid fats. They give a rich flavor to foods they are found in, such as nuts, seeds, and fish. Brian P. Cleary's goofy verse and Martin Goneau's...

Run and Hike, Play and Bike: What Is Physical Activity? (Food Is Categorical) by Brian P. Cleary (Author), Martin Goneau (Illustrator) What is physical activity? Moving your body in a way that uses energy--playing soccer, dancing, throwing a Frisbee, and much more. Brian P. Cleary's goofy verse and Martin...

Yogurt and Cheeses and Ice Cream That Pleases: What Is in the Milk Group? (Food Is Categorical) by Brian P. Cleary (Author), Martin Goneau (Illustrator) What is in the milk group? Cheese, yogurt, pudding, and much more. Brian P. Cleary's goofy verse and Martin Goneau's humorous illustrations give young...

Froggy Eats Out by Jonathan London (Author), Frank Remkiewicz (Illustrator) It's a special occasion, so Froggy and his parents are going to eat dinner in a fancy restaurant. When they arrive at the restaurant, Froggy's mom has a few rules for him: "Be neat, be quiet, and don't put your feet on the table."...

Froggy Gets Dressed by Jonathan London (Author), Frank Remkiewicz (Illustrator) Rambunctious Froggy hops out into the snow for a winter frolic but is called back by his mother to put on some necessary articles of clothing. Series: Froggy Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Puffin; Reprint edition (August...

Froggy Goes to Bed by Jonathan London (Author), Frank Remkiewicz (Illustrator) t's time for bed! Not if Froggy has his way! Even after a long day of playing, Froggy's still not tired. His bath is ready, but first Froggy has to find his boat. And where are his pajamas? And how did his toothbrush get into...

While nibbling at a huge hunk of parmesan cheese, Geraldine uncovers a cheese statue of a mouse playing what seems to be a flute but on closer inspection is really its tail. That night Geraldine is woken by silver and gold sounds. This must be music! she says. And every night the cheese mouse fills Geraldine...

The Gigantic Turnip This hilarious retelling of the classic Russian tale about a farmer whose turnip is impossible to pull from the ground uses simple vocabulary and is ideal for reading aloud. Its cumulative theme will soon have young readers gleefully joining in, and Irish artist Niamh Sharkey s wonderfully...

The Gingerbread Man by Eric A. Kimmel (Author), Megan Lloyd (Illustrator) A freshly baked gingerbread man escapes when he is taken out of the oven and eludes a number of animals until he meets a clever fox. Age Range: 4 and up Grade Level: Preschool and up Paperback Publisher: Holiday House; Reprint...

The Gingerbread Man by Karen Schmidt (Author, Illustrator) The gingerbread man outruns everybody, until he meets the quick-witted fox. Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool - 3 Lexile Measure: 360L ( What's this? ) Series: Easy-to-Read Folktales Paperback: 31 pages Publisher: Scholastic Inc;...

Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Jan Brett (Author) From the creator of Nicky and the Big, Bad Wolves , comes a fresh and irresistibly appealing new version of a nursery favorite. Valeri Gorbachev's humorous illustrations, filled with homey details, presents a delightful family of bears whose bemused...

GOOD NIGHT, GORILLA by Peggy Rathmann (Author) "Good night, Gorilla," says the zookeeper. But mischievous Gorilla isn't quite ready to go to sleep. He'd rather follow the zookeeper on his rounds and let all of the other animals out of their cages. Little night owls can sneak along with Gorilla and see...

Owl couldn't sleep -- not while the bees were buzzing, the crows croaking, the starlings chittering, and the jays creaming. Every time there seemed to be some peace and quite, someone else landed in the hollow tree and woke Owl up again. Would Owl ever get any rest? Pat Hutchins's simple, cumulative...

There are 5 titles in this set of Grammar story books Pulver, Robin 9780823420971 Nouns and verbs have a field day Cleary, Brian P 9781541514928 Punctuation Station, The Pulver, Robin 9780823418206 Punctuation takes a vacation Hambleton, Laura 9781840594980 Telling Tails: Fun with Homonyms ( Milet Wordwise...

Granpa by John Burningham (Author, Illustrator) Adorable Granpa gamely nurses his granddaughter s dolls, eats her pretend strawberry-flavored ice cream, takes her tobogganing in the snow, and falls in step with her imaginary plans to captain a ship to Africa like all good grandfathers should. Winner...

The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry (Author) The author and artist Lynne Cherry journeyed deep into the rain forests of Brazil to write and illustrate her gorgeous picture book The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest (1990). One day, a man exhausts himself trying to chop down a giant...

The Greedy Triangle by Marilyn Burns (Author), Gordon Silveria (Illustrator) Kids will get their early math skills in shape with this bestselling picture book--now available in Scholastic Bookshelf! Bored and dissatisfied with his life, a triangle visits a local shapeshifter to add another angle to his...

Gregory, the Terrible Eater by Mitchell Sharmat (Author), Jose Aruego (Illustrator), Ariane Dewey (Illustrator) This classic picture book is now available for a whole new audience in this Scholastic Bookshelf paperback edition! Gregory isn't like most goats. Instead of indulging in delicacies like old...

Growing Frogs by Vivian French (Author), Alison Bartlett (Illustrator) "Part picture book for pleasure reading . . . and part practical how-to, this dramatic account is the next best thing to setting up a hatchery of your own." - FAMILY FUN When a mother brings her daughter to a pond to collect some...

Growing Vegetable Soup by Lois Ehlert (Author) "Dad says we are going to grow vegetable soup." So begins Lois Ehlert s bright, bold picture book about vegetable gardening for the very young. The necessary tools are pictured and labeled, as are the seeds (green bean, pea, corn, zucchini squash, and carrot)....

Hairy Maclary Scattercat by Lynley Dodd (Author) "Hairy Maclary felt bumptious and bustly, bossy and bouncy and frisky and hustly". Hairy Maclary, everyone's favourite dog, is busy chasing and hustling all the neighbourhood cats from Slinky Malinki to Pimpernel Pugh. But when he comes face to face with...

Hairy Maclary's Caterwaul Caper by Lynley Dodd (Author) Scarface Claw, the biggest cat in the neighbourhood, is out exploring when he gets stuck up a tree. The noise is terrible - so terrible that it draws Hairy Maclary and all his friends from Donaldson's Dairy to investigate. Young children will love...

Hairy Maclary's Hat Tricks by Lynley Dodd (Author) Hairy Maclary's Hat Tricks is a hilarious rhyming story by Lynley Dodd. It's a blusterous, gusterous, dusterous day and Hairy Maclary is ready to play. So he trots down to the park where, while enjoying a game of catch, he comes across a windblown wedding...

Hairy Maclary's Rumpus At The Vet by Lynley Dodd (Author), David Tennant (Reader) "Sniffles and snuffles and doses of flu - itches and stitches and tummyache too ..." Hairy Maclary is waiting to see the vet with lots of other pets. Then something happens to turn the waiting room into a kerfuffling scramble...