We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen (Author), Helen Oxenbury (Illustrator) We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. What a beautiful day! We're not scared. Ready for some fun? Come along! Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool - 3 Paperback: 36 pages Publisher: Alladin...

A Weekend with Wendell by Kevin Henkes (Author, Illustrator) Wendell was spending the weekend at Sophie's house. Playing house, Wendell was the mother, the father, and the children; Sophie was the dog. Playing bakery, Wendell was the baker; Sophie got to be the sweet roll. Wendell shone his flashlight...

A Walk in the Rainforest by Kristin Joy Pratt (Author) A Walk in the Rainforest provides a colorful, stimulating way of learning about the exotic animals and plants of the rainforest. Presented in an alphabet style format, each page consists of an illustration of a different rainforest species, together...

If the Dinosaurs Came Back by Bernard Most (Author) In this delightful book, a small boy imagines a world where dinosaurs perform public services. Bold lines accentuate imaginative, humorous ideas. A natural for student response: students formulate their own outcomes about what would happen if the dinosaurs...

I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato by Lauren Child (Author, Illustrator) The critically acclaimed Charlie and Lola books -- now an animated series on television! Lola is a fussy eater. A very fussy eater. She won t eat her carrots (until her brother Charlie reveals that they re orange twiglets from Jupiter)....

I Went Walking by Sue Williams (Author), Julie Vivas (Illustrator) I went walking. What did you see? I saw a black cat Looking at me. These catchy stanzas frolic through the Australian author Sue Williams s simple, funny read-aloud picture book that tracks a crazy-haired boy s stroll through the countryside....

I Want a Pet! by Lauren Child (Author, Illustrator) "I quite fancy a pet - an African lion or an octopus or even a boa constrictor. The trouble is, Mum and Dad and Granny and Grandad all have objections to pets. Grandad says that sheep are forever following you around; Dad says wolves give him a headache;...

Jessica by Kevin Henkes (Author, Illustrator) "There is no Jessica," said Ruthie's parents. But of course there was. She ate with Ruthie, played with Ruthie, and was sorry when Ruthie was bad. Nobody could see Jessica -- except Ruthie. When it came time for Ruthie to go to school, Jessica went with her....

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,...

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...

Is It Red? Is It Yellow? Is It Blue? by Tana Hoban (Author, Illustrator) What color do you see? Red? Yellow? Blue? Here is a concept book young children can grow with, as they explore colors, sizes, shapes, and relationships with the master of the photo-concept book ' Tana Hoban. Age Range: 4 - 8 years...

Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah Guarino (Author), Steve Kellogg (Illustrator) Let Scholastic Bookshelf be your guide through the whole range of your child's experiences-laugh with them, learn with them, read with them! Eight classic, best-selling titles are available now! Category: Family "She grazes...

In the Tall, Tall Grass by Denise Fleming (Author, Illustrator) If you were a fuzzy caterpillar crawling through the tall, tall grass on a sunny afternoon, what would you see? Beginning as the sun is high in the sky and ending as fireflies blink and the moon rises above, this backyard tour is one no...

In the Rain with Baby Duck by Amy Hest (Author), Jill Barton (Illustrator) It's a rainy, rainy day, and Baby Duck hates rain. Mrs. Duck says she's never heard of a duck not liking rain. But then Grampa Duck and Baby Duck come down from the attic with a little umbrella and rubber boots that belonged to...

Katie Meets The Impressionists by James Mayhew (Author) Katie's trip to the museum to see Impressionist art leads to a magical journey through the actual paintings. In paperback for the first time. "This British import pays joyful homage to the world of the Impressionists. When Katie and her grandmother...

Jump, Frog, Jump! by Robert Kalan (Author), Byron Barton (Illustrator) "This is the turtle that slid into the pond and ate the snake that dropped from a branch and swallowed the fish that swam after the frog -- JUMP, FROG, JUMP!" This infectious cumulative tale will soon have the young frogs you know...

Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear? by Nancy White Carlstrom (Author), Bruce Degen (Illustrator) What does a little bear wear while he romps through a bright and sunny day? In the morning, his pants that dance, and the sun on his legs that run. At lunchtime, celery crunch and sprouts in a bunch, and juice...

Lunch by Denise Fleming (Author, Illustrator) It's time for lunch, and one little mouse is famished ! In fact, he's so hungry that once he starts eating, he can't stop. He sinks his teeth into a crisp white turnip, gobbles up some orange carrots, devours an ear of yellow corn, then tosses back some tender...

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...

Looking Down by Steve Jenkins (Author) If you were an astronaut traveling far out in space and you looked at the earth, what would you see? A small ball in the huge black universe. That s where these pictures begin. Then they move closer and closer to the earth, each view revealing new details. Until...

The Little Red Hen by Lucinda McQueen (Illustrator) A classic folktale about the hardworking hen and her freeloading friends, retold for beginning readers Format: Paperback book and CD The Little Red Hen works hard--all alone!--to turn her wheat seed into flour, while the goose gossips, the dog naps,...

Little Polar Bear and the Brave Little Hare by Hans de Beer (Author) All is quiet at the North Pole when Lars, the Little Polar Bear, hears a faint whimper. He finds and rescues Hugo, a scared little hare, who has fallen into a hole in the ice. The two share an adventurous day -- running races, getting...

Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus (Author), Jose Aruego (Illustrator) Leo isn't reading, or writing, or drawing, or even speaking, and his father is concerned. But Leo's mother isn't. She knows her son will do all those things, and more, when he's ready. 'Reassuring for other late bloomers, this book...

Leon the Chameleon by Melanie Watt (Author, Illustrator) Leon the chameleon has a problem. When the other little chameleons turn green, yellow or blue -- he turns red, purple or orange! Leon doesn't turn the opposite color on purpose. He just can't help it. Being different makes Leon feel lonely. One...

Miss Mary Mack and Other Children's Street Rhymes by Joanna Cole (Author), Stephanie Calmenson (Author), Alan Tiegreen (Illustrator) Quick! What color was Miss Mary Mack wearing when she went upstairs to make her bed? And what did Miss Lucy name her baby boy? Discover the answers to these questions inside,...

Milton the Early Riser by Robert Kraus (Author), Jose Aruego (Illustrator), Ariane Dewey (Illustrator) The first one to awake, Milton the Panda tries hard to wake all the other animals but to no avail. Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool - 3 Lexile Measure: 200L ( What's this? ) Paperback:...

Mice Squeak, We Speak by Arnold Shapiro (Author), Tomie dePaola (Illustrator) Three children describe a menagerie of animals and the sounds they make. Purring cats, snoring bears, mooing cows, and quacking ducks are all pictured in bright bold colors. This is a perfect read-along book for the younger...

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 (...

Mushroom in the Rain by Mirra Ginsburg (Author), Jose Aruego (Illustrator) Caught out in the rain, an ant takes shelter under a very tiny mushroom. Soon, a wet butterfly, then a drenched mouse, a dripping sparrow, and even a rain-soaked rabbit each beg to join him under his miniature umbrella. How can...

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...

Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash by Sarah Weeks (Author), Nadine Bernard Westcott (Illustrator) Each Monday at dawn, Mrs. Nelly McNosh brings out a barrel and does a big wash. Mrs. McNosh's wash is certainly big-and definitely wacky. You'll be surprised to see what is hanging on her clothesline by the end...

Mr Wolf and the Enormous Turnip by Jan Fearnley (Author, Illustrator) Mr. Wolf has found an enormous turnip. Just the thing to make his favorite supper spicy turnip stew! But Mr. Wolf needs some help. The turnip is stuck fast. Can the little frog help him? Mr. Wolf s off on another rip-roaring adventure,...

Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh (Author) One day three white mice discover three jars of paint--red, blue, and yellow. Both parents and children alike will appreciate this lighthearted presentation of a lesson in color. Walsh s cut-paper collage illustrations have bold colors and just the right simplicity...

Miss Mary Mack: A Hand-Clapping Rhyme by Mary Ann Hoberman (Author), Nadine Bernard Westcott (Illustrator) Hugely popular in both hardcover and board book formats, this fun story--that children will want to sing, chant, read, and clap to--is now available in paperback. Full color. Age Range: 3 - 6 years...

Nature's Green Umbrella by Gail Gibbons (Author, Illustrator) A scientifically accurate book which depicts the complex world of rain forests in easily understood text and sumptuous illustrations. The geography, climate and ecology of the rain forest are explained and the illustrations teem with the flora...

Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs by Tomie dePaola (Author, Illustrator) Tommy is four years old, and he loves visiting the home of his grandmother, Nana Downstairs, and his great-grandmother, Nana Upstairs. But one day Tommy's mother tells him Nana Upstairs won't be there anymore, and Tommy must struggle...

My Friend Bear by Jez Alborough (Author, Illustrator) Eddie and the bear are back, but can it be true? Yes! They're inseparable! Eddie s feeling sad, and so is the bear. They both wish they had a friend to talk to. All they have are their teddies, and teddies can t talk. Or can they? Teddy fans, prepare!...

My Five Senses by Margaret Miller (Author) A simple introduction to the five senses and how they help us experience the world around us. Age Range: 1 - 7 years Grade Level: Preschool - 2 Series: Aladdin Picture Books Paperback: 24 pages Publisher: Aladdin; Reprint edition (July 1, 1998) Language: English...

Musical Instruments from A to Z by Bobbie Kalman (Author) As an easy-to-read introduction to music, this ABC book showcases a broad assortment of instruments explaining their history and how they are played. Full color. Age Range: 7 and up Grade Level: 2 and up Lexile Measure: 620L ( What's this? ) Series:...

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....

No Jumping on the Bed! by Tedd Arnold (Author) Walter has been told not to jump on the bed, but he just can't resist. Higher and higher he bounces until the floor cracks and down he tumbles, bed and all, into the apartment below. And so begins the most excitingnighttime adventure of Walter's life. This...

Nine Ducks Nine by Sarah Hayes (Author, Illustrator) "Pastoral watercolors dovetail neatly with the lighthearted mood of this merry counting book." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Nine plump ducks walk to the river, with hungry Mr. Fox close behind. One by one the ducks make their way down to the rickety bridge, where...

Night in the Country by Cynthia Rylant (Author), Mary Szilagyi (Illustrator) There is no night so dark, so black as night in the country. And while the people dream of daytime things, the nighttime world awakens. Owls swoop, a rabbit patters, and in the yard an apple falls -- pump! -- from the tree....

The Night Worker by Kate Banks (Author), Georg Hallensleben (Illustrator) Going to the job site with Dad When darkness falls and bedtime comes, Papa tucks Alex in, then puts on his hard hat and goes to work. Papa is an engineer who works at night. "Take me with you," Alex says. "Not tonight," says Papa....

Eating the Alphabet: Fruits & Vegetables from A to Z by Lois Ehlert (Author) While teaching upper- and lowercase letters to preschoolers, Ehlert introduces fruits and vegetables from around the world. A glossary at the end provides interesting facts about each food. Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level:...

Earl the Squirrel by Don Freeman (Author) Earl the Squirrel s mom wants him to learn how to find his own acorns. But Earl doesn t even know where to begin. He is determined, though, to show his mother that he can find them. With the help of his red scarf and a few animals along the way Earl embarks on...

Down by the Bay by Raffi (Author), Nadine Bernard Westcott (Illustrator) A classic silly song that toddlers know and love, Down by the Bay has been a favorite and best-selling Raffi Songs to Read/reg/ since it was first published in 1988. In this friendly board book edition, irresistible art by Nadine...

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...

Ebb and Flo and the New Friend by Jane Simmons (Author, Illustrator) SOMETIMES YOU JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE UNTIL IT'S GONE. When Bird flaps in and steals Ebb's favorite sitting spot on Flo's boat, Ebb is angry. She wishes Bird would fly away so everything could be just as it was before. But when...

Eating the Alphabet: Fruits & Vegetables from A to Z by Lois Ehlert (Author) While teaching upper- and lowercase letters to preschoolers, Ehlert introduces fruits and vegetables from around the world. A glossary at the end provides interesting facts about each food. Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level:...