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...

Recycle Every Day! by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace (Author) Minna, a creative bunny, wants to win the Community Recycling Calendar Contest. She knows a lot about recycling but just can t come up with the perfect idea for her poster. Minna s family helps her find inspiration as they share their own recycling...

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...

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!...

I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed by Lauren Child (Author, Illustrator) It's bedtime for Charlie and Lola, the hilarious siblings from I WILL NEVER NOT EVER EAT A TOMATO. Night owl Lola likes to stay up coloring and scribbling and wriggling and bouncing and chattering. Lola never gets tired. How...

Owl Babies by Martin Waddell (Author), Patrick Benson (Illustrator) A tender tale to remind the youngest of children that Mommy always comes back. "I want my mommy!" Three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, and they can t help but wonder where she is. What is she doing? When will she...

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...

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 Am Too Absolutely Small for School by Lauren Child (Author, Illustrator) "The children's relationship is refreshingly noncombative, with Charlie as the protective and affectionate older brother who is appreciative of, rather than annoyed by, his sister's quirkiness." - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred...

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...

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...

Where's My Teddy? by Jez Alborough (Author, Illustrator) Yikes! Eddie's in for the surprise of his life when he discovers that his teddy bear has grown much too big to cuddle! But there's fun in store when Eddie meets up with a real bear who's got just the opposite problem his lost teddy bear has shrunk...

Puss in Boots Gr. Preschool 3 Brighter Child Keepsake Storybook Between the pages of the Brighter Child Keepsake Stories books are the classic tales of magic, imagination, and inspiration that will delight children again and again. From the hard-working Red Hen to the foolish Gingerbread Man, these stories...

The Princess and the Pea Gr. Preschool 3 Brighter Child Keepsake Storybook Between the pages of the Brighter Child Keepsake Stories books are the classic tales of magic, imagination, and inspiration that will delight children again and again. From the hard-working Red Hen to the foolish Gingerbread Man,...

Recycling (Now We Know About...) by Mike Goldsmith (Author) Age Range: 6 and up Grade Level: 1 and up Lexile Measure: 680L ( What's this? ) Series: Now We Know About... Paperback: 24 pages Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company (August 1, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 0778747395 ISBN-13: 978-0778747390...

Here Are My Hands by Jr. Bill Martin (Author), John Archambault (Author), Ted Rand (Illustrator) Ideally suited to the board-book format, Here Are My Hands invites very young children to respond spontaneously and creatively as they learn the parts of the body. The rhyming text and bold illustrations...

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...

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...

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? beginning readers: These beloved children's stories are now available in beginning reader format. With the important pre-reading concepts of rhyme, rhythm, and repetition, these picture books have long been used as...

Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See ? is the final collaboration fromthis bestselling author-illustrator team.Young readers will enjoy Baby Bear s quest to find Mama, and they ll revel in identifying each of the native North American animals that appear along the way. The central focus on the special...

I And You And Don't Forget Who: What Is a Pronoun? (Words Are Categorical) by Brian P. Cleary (Author), Brian Gable (Illustrator) The latest addition to the best-selling Words Are CATegorical(tm) series, this fun-filled guide uses playful puns and humorous illustrations to creatively clarify the concept...

Pitch and Throw, Grasp and Know: What Is a Synonym? (Words Are Categorical) by Brian P. Cleary (Author), Brian Gable (Illustrator) "Word-Nerd," Brian P. Cleary and highly-acclaimed illustrator, Brian Gable collaborate to clarify the concept of synonyms for young readers with playful, lively, and whimsical...

Stop and Go, Yes and No: What Is an Antonym? (Words Are Categorical) by Brian P. Cleary (Author), Brian Gable (Illustrator) What is an antonym? You'll find the answer inside this clever book. Author Brian P. Cleary and illustrator Brian Gable creatively clarify (not confuse) the concept of antonyms....

The Tortoise and the Hare: An Aesop Fable by Janet Stevens (Author) Tortoise proves he is a formidable opponent in this comic adaptation of a classic tale. Age Range: 5 and up Grade Level: Kindergarten and up Lexile Measure: 540L ( What's this? ) Series: Reading Rainbow Books Paperback Publisher: Holiday...

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...

Hiding from the Nazis by David A. Adler (Author), Karen Ritz (Illustrator) The true story of Lore Baer who as a four-year-old Jewish child was placed with a Christian family in the Dutch farm country to avoid persecution by the Nazis. Age Range: 7 and up Grade Level: 2 and up Paperback: 30 pages Publisher:...

There's a Frog in My Throat: 440 Animal Sayings a Little Bird Told Me by Loreen Leedy (Author), Pat Street (Author) 440 Animal Sayings a Little Bird Told Me. An amusing and informative collection of animal sayings. Age Range: 6 and up Grade Level: 1 and up Paperback: 48 pages Publisher: Holiday House...

Punctuation Takes a Vacation by Robin Pulver (Author), Lynn Rowe Reed (Illustrator) Commas, periods, excalmation points, question marks, colons, apostrophes, quotation marks: take your places. 10:00 A.M. Time to study us. Learn how punctuation marks work together to make reading and writing flow smoothly....

Look at My Book by Loreen Leedy (Author, Illustrator) In no time at all kids can be off on a literary adventure that they can create as they go along. With the help of some spunky and humorous characters, Loreen Leedy tells kids everything they need to do to become authors, illustrators, editors, and...

Nouns and Verbs Have a Field Day by Robin Pulver (Author), Lynn Rowe Reed (Illustrator) It's Field Day in Mr. Wright's class and not just for the students. Nouns and verbs are inventing their own games in this companion to "Punctuation Takes A Vacation." Age Range: 6 and up Grade Level: 1 and up Paperback:...

My Doctor, My Friend by P. K. Hallinan (Author) Gently lets children know what to expect from a visit to the doctor's office. Perfect for a child's first check-up Age Range: 5 and up Grade Level: Kindergarten and up Paperback: 24 pages Publisher: Ideals Publications; 1 edition (March 1, 2002) Language:...

I'm Thankful Each Day by P. K. Hallinan (Author) This book is intended for ages 1 to 6 years. The colourful illustrations and simple text make this story perfect for toddlers. Every facet of God s world provides a reason for a child to be thankful: from the glorious sunset to the beauty of the seashore,...

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:...

Community Helpers from A to Z by Bobbie Kalman (Author), Niki Walker (Author) Meet people of different nationalities who make our communities cleaner, safer and more pleasant. This alphabet book includes such helpers as police officers, firefighters, sanitation workers and veterinarians. Full color....

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:...

Henny Penny by Paul Galdone (Author) Convinced the sky is falling, Henny Penny and a band of gullible friends march off to tell the king, only to meet their end at the hands of a wily fox. Age Range: 5 - 8 years Grade Level: Kindergarten - 3 Lexile Measure: 660L ( What's this? ) Series: Paul Galdone...

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,...

The Polar Bears' Home: A Story About Global Warming (Little Green Books) by Lara Bergen (Author), Vincent Nguyen (Illustrator) Come along on an Arctic adventure with a little girl and her father and learn all about polar bears! This 8 x 8 storybook shows how global warming affects two baby polar bear...

The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle: A Story About Recycling (Little Green Books) by Alison Inches (Author), Pete Whitehead (Illustrator) Learn about recycling from a new perspective! Peek into this diary of a plastic bottle as it goes on a journey from the refinery plant, to the manufacturing line, to...

I Can Save the Earth!: One Little Monster Learns to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (Little Green Books) by Alison Inches (Author), Viviana Garofoli (Illustrator) A new green series!: Little Green Books will educate children on what they can do to be more eco-friendly. The books in this line will be made...

The Adventures of an Aluminum Can: A Story About Recycling (Little Green Books) by Alison Inches (Author), Mark Chambers (Illustrator) Peek into this diary of an aluminum can as it goes on a journey from inside a bauxite rock, to the manufacturing line, to the store shelf, to a display on a bookshelf,...

All about Teeth (Healthy Teeth) by Mari Schuh (Author) In 2005 the USDA unveiled MyPyramid to help Americans make healthier eating choices. MyPyramid, which replaces the old Food Guide Pyramid, stresses the need for individual food plans. So now more than ever, young readers need to learn the importance...

Snacks for Healthy Teeth by Mari Schuh (Author) In 2005 the USDA unveiled MyPyramid to help Americans make healthier eating choices. MyPyramid, which replaces the old Food Guide Pyramid, stresses the need for individual food plans. So now more than ever, young readers need to learn the importance of...

Brushing Teeth (Healthy Teeth) by Mari Schuh (Author) In 2005 the USDA unveiled MyPyramid to help Americans make healthier eating choices. MyPyramid, which replaces the old Food Guide Pyramid, stresses the need for individual food plans. So now more than ever, young readers need to learn the importance...

Flossing Teeth (Healthy Teeth) by Mari Schuh (Author) In 2005 the USDA unveiled MyPyramid to help Americans make healthier eating choices. MyPyramid, which replaces the old Food Guide Pyramid, stresses the need for individual food plans. So now more than ever, young readers need to learn the importance...

At the Dentist (Healthy Teeth) by Mari Schuh (Author) In 2005 the USDA unveiled MyPyramid to help Americans make healthier eating choices. MyPyramid, which replaces the old Food Guide Pyramid, stresses the need for individual food plans. So now more than ever, young readers need to learn the importance...

Loose Tooth (Healthy Teeth) by Mari Schuh (Author) In 2005 the USDA unveiled MyPyramid to help Americans make healthier eating choices. MyPyramid, which replaces the old Food Guide Pyramid, stresses the need for individual food plans. So now more than ever, young readers need to learn the importance...

Lexile Level: 690 Lexile Code: AD Adult Directed Text Features: Illustrated, Target Age Group: 04 to 08 Physical Info: 0.51 cms H x 24.89 cms L x 20.32 cms W (0.16 kgs) 32 pages All aboard! Join a family of giraffes on their journey to Punctuation Station. As the train chugs along, youll learn the ins...

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 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...