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...

It's Little Frog's birthday, and Mama Frog gets a big surprise when the guests show up for his party -- all the animals are the wrong color! Little Frog tells her she's not looking long enough, and he's right. Age Range: 2 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool - 3 Series: The World of Eric Carle Paperback:...

Poor Hermit Crab! He's outgrown his snug little shell, so he finds himself a larger one -- and many new friends to decorate and protect his new house. But what will happen when he outgrows this shell, and has to say good-bye to all the sea creatures who have made Hermit Crab's house a home? Children...

A House Is a House for Me by Mary Ann Hoberman (Author) Where does everyone?and everything?live? A House Is a House for Me is a rollicking rhyme about houses. Some of the houses are familiar, such as an anthill and a dog kennel, while others are surprising, such as a corn husk and a pea pod. This longtime...

The barnyard rooster crows and Jack wakes up -- hungry, of course! What does he want for breakfast? A big pancake! But first, Jack's mother needs flour from the mill, an egg from the black hen, milk from the spotted cow, butter churned from fresh cream, and firewood for the stove. Will Jack ever get...

Seven Blind Mice by Ed Young (Author, Illustrator) "It's a pillar," says one. "It's a fan," says another. One by one, the seven blind mice investigate the strange Something by the pond. And one by one, they come back with a different theory. It's only when the seventh mouse goes out-and explores the...

"I'm having a party tomorrow," Rabbit whispers to Owl. "It's a surprise." But Owl tell the news to Squirrel, he says, "Rabbit is hoeing the parsley tomorrow. It's a surprise." By the time word has spread to all of Rabbit's friends, it's anyone's guess just what it is that Rabbit will be doing tomorrow!...

In autumn, a strong wind blows flower seeds high in the air and carries them far across the land. One by one, many of the seeds are lost -- burned by the sun, fallen into the ocean, eaten by a bird. But some survive the long winter and, come spring, sprout into plants, facing new dangers -- trampled...

Titch is little. Everything he has is little -- his little pinwheel, his little tricycle. He even plays a little whistle. Peep. Pete and Mary are big. Everything they have is bigger than Titch's, and better. Their big bikes go faster. Their big kites fly higher. And their huge instruments are much louder....

Walter the Baker is famous for his breads, rolls, cookies, tarts, and pies. The Duke and Duchess especially love his warm sweet rolls, delivered fresh to their castle every morning. But one day the cat spills the milk, and Walter is forced to serve the Duke and Duchess rolls made with water. After one...

Whose Mouse Are You? by Robert Kraus (Author), Jose Aruego (Illustrator) Robert Kraus poses some leading questions and skillfully guides "Mouse" to answers that culminate in a decidedly satisfying ending. Mouse's experience unfolds with the validity and charm of a nursery rhyme, and his reaction to one...

The wind blew, and blew, and blew! It blew so hard, it took everything with it: Mr. White's umbrella, Priscilla's balloon, the twins' scarves, even the wig on the judge's head. But just when the wind was about to carry everything out to sea, it changed its mind! With rhyming verse and colorful illustrations,...

Clap Your Hands by Lorinda Bryan Cauley (Author) Full of reasons to get up and dance, Lorinda Bryan Cauley's popular picture book, now available in board book format, has been delighting children for nearly a decade. Little ones will jump at the chance to join this menagerie of zany animals and children...

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...

I Like Me! by Nancy Carlson (Author) "Little ones in need of positive reinforcement will find it here. An exuberant pig proclaims "I like me!" She likes the way she looks, and all her activities....When she makes a mistake she picks herself up and tries again." -- Booklist "Wonderful in its simplicity,...

When the young mouse Nicolas sets out across the great meadow alone in search of ripe red berries, he is grabbed up by the claws of a huge bird and carried high into the sky. But that is only the beginning of Nicolas's adventure. How he gets the berries he was hoping to find, and learns to trust the...

Who Sank the Boat? by Pamela Allen (Author) Beside the sea, there once lived a cow, a donkey, a sheep, a pig, and a tiny little mouse. One warm, sunny morning--for no particular reason--they decided to go for a row in the bay. Do you know who sank the boat? "Funny . . . just right for the very young".--The...

The Little Engine That Could (Little Letters Edition) Paperback by Watty Piper (Author) "I think I can! I think I can!" This well-loved classic tale of the Little Blue Engine who isn't afraid to try has and will continue to inspire and entertain generations of children. Please note that this is a miniature...

Mama Zooms by Jane Cowen-Fletcher (Author) A small boy, with the aid of his energetic mother, her wheelchair ""zooming machine,"" and a bit of imagination, pretends that he is on a train, a spaceship, and more. Reprint. PW. SLJ. Age Range: 4 and up Grade Level: Preschool and up Lexile Measure: 750L (...

A Rainbow of Friends by P. K. Hallinan (Author) This book is for ages 3-5. Friends come in all colours and sizes; they can be funny or serious, musical or athletic, outgoing or quiet. This book reminds children to celebrate their differences because that is what makes each of us so special. Age Range:...

When Mary and Peter decide to get rid of the toys, books, and games they have outgrown, Titch finds the perfect place for them--his room. "Deliciously funny...Spare, deftly tuned dialogue and the colorful illustrations quietly amplify the humor."--Kirkus Reviews. Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool...

Harvey the Painter by Lars Klinting (Author) Harvey is painting a cupboard with the help of his best friend, Chip. It ends up looking very colorful and so does Chip! Readers will love following Harvey and Chip through the painting process. A step-by-step project guide and a colormixing chart at the end...

As he sets out for the store, the boy's mother reminds him, "Six farm eggs, a cake for tea, a pound of pears, and don't forget the bacon." On his way, he repeats, "Six fat legs...a cape for me...a flight of stairs...and don't forget the bacon." Or was it "six clothes pegs...a rake for leaves...a pile...

Each ring of the doorbell brings more friends to share the delicious cookies Ma has made. This terrific and suspenseful read-aloud picture book about friendship, sharing, and cookies can also be used to introduce basic math concepts to young children. "Refreshing, enjoyable and unpredictable." School...

How Many Snails? by Jr. Giganti Paul (Author), Donald Crews (Illustrator) A series of simple questions directs young readers to determine the differences between seemingly similar objects, encouraging them to develop powers of observation, discrimination, and visual analysis. There's plenty of opportunity...

It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles Shaw (Author) The white shape silhouetted against a blue background changes on every page. Is it a rabbit, a bird, or just spilt milk? In this childhood classic, kids are kept guessing until the surprise ending and they're encouraged to improvise similar games of...

1 hunter walks through the jungle. He does not see 2 elephants or 3 giraffes. But they see him! Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool - 2 Paperback: 24 pages Publisher: Greenwillow Books; Reprint edition (September 29, 1986) Language: English ISBN-10: 0688065228 ISBN-13: 978-0688065225 Dimensions:...

The wind blew, and blew, and blew! It blew so hard, it took everything with it: Mr. White's umbrella, Priscilla's balloon, the twins' scarves, even the wig on the judge's head. But just when the wind was about to carry everything out to sea, it changed its mind! With rhyming verse and colorful illustrations,...

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."...

Louie by Ezra Jack Keats (Author) Susie and Roberto are putting on a puppet show and all of their friends have come to see it, including she Louie. As the show begins, Louie becomes fascinated by the smiling puppet Gussie and shouts "Hello!" in front of a silent audience. After the show, Louie goes home...

Noisy Nora by Rosemary Wells (Author) Nora's back again with a monumental crash! New "of the moment" art focuses even more attention on her as an irresistible character with staying power. A favorite for generations, Noisy Nora is the hilarious portrayal of what it is to be a middle child. Full color....

Peter's Chair by Ezra Jack Keats (Author) Peter is determined that his chair won't be handed down to baby Susie - until he realizes that the chair is far too small for him. Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Puffin; Reprint edition (Aug 1998) Language: English ISBN-10: 0140564411 ISBN-13: 978-0140564419

Cookie's Week by Cindy Ward (Author) This sweet and simple tale of a mischievous kitten's antics through each day of the week will appeal to children and feline fanatics of all ages. Readers who have experienced the joys and frustrations of raising a kitten will especially appreciate the warmth and humor...

Mrs. Wishy-Washy's Farm by Joy Cowley (Author), Elizabeth Fuller (Illustrator) Uh-oh. Mrs. Wishy-Washy is at it again. Rubbing and scrubbing all the animals on the farm. But this time they aren't standing for it. Duck, Cow, and Pig are leaving mean old Mrs. Wishy-Washy for good! They run away to the...

Splash! by Ann Jonas (Author, Illustrator) Splash goes the cat! Splash goes the dog! Who's jumping in the pond? Falling in and crawling out, how many animals can you count? Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool - 3 Paperback: 32 pages Language: English ISBN-10: 9780688152840 ISBN-13: 978-068...

William's Doll by Charlotte Zolotow (Author), William Pene du Bois (Illustrator) More than anything, William wants a doll. "Don't be a creep," says his brother. "Sissy, sissy," chants the boy next door. Then one day someone really understands William's wish, and makes it easy for others to understand,...

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...

The Shape of Things by Julie Lacome(Illustrator) Dayle Ann Dodds (Author) Rhymes and colorful illustrations reveal how simple shapes come together to form houses, boats, and lots of other things in the world. Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Candlewick (1996) Language: English ISBN-10: 1564026981 ISBN-13:...

Up, Down, and Around by Katherine Ayres (Author), Nadine Bernard Westcott (Illustrator) "An inviting introduction to the wonder of plants, food, and gardening. . . . Will be a favorite of teachers, students, and home readers alike." KIRKUS REVIEWS From seeds dropping into soil to corn bursting from its...

Age: 7-12 years Paperback: 40 pages Publisher: Little Knights (July 9, 2015) Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches Join Timmy and Tammy as they discover amazing and inspiring facts about our culture, our people and our home, Singapore! Singaporeans regularly eat their meals at hawker centres. But...

Everybody has a story to tell By Rebecca Isbell A wonderful children s book that is about storytellers who can be found in every community. When read, this book will inspire collecting stories from interesting people while encouraging children to tell their own stories. Written by Rebecca Isbell and...

Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Armour Publishing; 1st edition (September 5, 2016) Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.2 inches Timmy and Tammy enjoy a day out at Sentosa. Along the way, they learn how to overcome their fears through teamwork. About the Author Ruth Wan-Lau has worked in public communications...

Age: 5-7 years Paperback: 24 pages Publisher: Armour Publishing; 1st edition (September 5, 2016) Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.2 inches Good manners are so important for everyone to be happy together! They help us to be loving to our family, friends and people around us. Learn with Timmy and Tammy...

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;...

I Want To Be A Cowboy by Dan Liebman (Author) The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what's involved in each occupation. Young readers...

I Want To Be A Doctor by Dan Liebman (Author) The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what's involved in each occupation. Young readers...

I Want To Be A Firefighter by Dan Liebman (Author) The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what's involved in each occupation. Young...

I Want To Be A Librarian by Dan Liebman (Author) The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what's involved in each occupation. Young...

I Want To Be A Mechanic by Dan Liebman (Author) The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what's involved in each occupation. Young readers...

I Want To Be A Musician by Dan Liebman (Author) The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what's involved in each occupation. Young readers...