slowly, slowly, slowly?that?s the way the sloth moves. slowly, it eats and then, slowly, it falls asleep. what strange kind of creature is this? the other animals wonder. why doesn?t it run or fly or play or hunt like the rest of us? ?why are you so slow?? the howler monkey inquires. but the sloth doesn?t...

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...

You Are Brave (You Are Important Series) by Todd Snow (Author), Pamela Espeland (Editor), Melodee Strong (Illustrator) Every child is brave in his or her own way. With simple words and vivid illustrations that relate to children's everyday lives, You Are Brave lets very young children know that bravery...

Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday by SILVER BURDETT (Author) Last Sunday, Alexander's grandparents gave him a dollar -- and he was rich. There were so many things that he could do with all of that money! He could buy as much gum as he wanted, or even a walkie-talkie, if he saved enough. But...

Black Dog by Pamela Allen (Author) Black Dog and Christina lived together in a little house near a forest. They had been best friends for a long time. Then, one cold day in winter, everything began to change. A hauntingly beautiful book to reach out and touch us all. 32 pages Paperback Series: Picture...

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!...

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...

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...

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...

At last! Here's a brand-new board book edition of an Eric Carle picture book that's a favorite with littlest cloud gazers everywhere! Little Cloud likes to stand out from the crowd. When all the other clouds drift up, he goes his own way, changing shapes to become a sheep, an airplane, a shark and a...

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...

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,...

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:...

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...

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...

Schnitzel Von Krumm, Dogs Never Climb Trees by Lynley Dodd (Author) A new paperback edition of the story about everyone's favourite dog, Schnitzel von Krumm, from everyone's favourite author, Lynley Dodd. This time, Schnitzel von Krumm - with the very low tum - is up to mischief, chasing, digging, hiding...

When a Line Bends . . . A Shape Begins by Rhonda Gowler Greene (Author), James Kaczman (Illustrator) A line is thin. A line is narrow curved like a worm, straight as an arrow. Squares, circles, triangles, and many more shapes abound in this lively book. With jaunty, rhyming text, young readers are invited...

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...

Commotion in the Ocean by Giles Andreae (Author), David Wojtowycz (Illustrator) There s a curious commotion, at the bottom of the ocean; I think we ought to go and take a look. You ll find every sort of creature, that lives beneath the sea; swimming through the pages of this book. The sequel to the best-selling...

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:...

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...

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...

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."...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

My Cat Maisie by Pamela Allen (Author) Andrew was a little boy who didn't have anyone to play with. When a scruffy ginger cat arrives at his house, Andrew learns how to be gentle with her and they become firm friends. Paperback Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Puffin Books; New edition edition (28 Jan...

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...

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....

Scarface Claw by Lynley Dodd (Author) Scarface Claw is a hilarious rhyming story by Lynley Dodd. Big, bullying tom cat, Scarface Claw, Hairy Maclary's arch-enemy, is at the centre of this story. But like most bullies, Scarface turns out to be not quite as tough as he and the other animals think when...

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...

Stone Soup by Ann Mcgovern (Author), Winslow Pinney Pels (Illustrator) A clever young man tricks an old woman into believing that soup can be made from a stone. As the pot of water boils with the stone in it, he urges her to add more and more ingredients until the soup is a feast "fit for a king." In...

The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter (Author), David McPhail (Illustrator) Beatrix Potter's classic tale of the mischievous little rabbit who hops into trouble in Mr. MacGregor's vegetable garden is lovingly reillustrated by master artist Cyndy Szekeres. Full color. Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade...

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...

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...

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...

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst (Author), Ray Cruz (Illustrator) Alexander knew it was going to be a terrible day when he woke up with gum in this hair. And it got worse... His best friend deserted him. There was no dessert in his lunch bag. And, on top of...

All in a Day by Mitsumasa Anno (Author) Ten outstanding artists illustrate the similarities and differences in children and their activities in eight different parts of the world throughout one 24-hour day. Features artwork from Raymond Briggs, Ron Brooks, Eric Carle, Gian Calvi, Zhu Chengliang, Leo...

Apt. 3 by Ezra Jack Keats (Author) On a rainy day two brothers try to discover who is playing the harmonica they hear in their apartment building. Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Puffin (25 Mar 1999) Language: English ISBN-10: 0140565078 ISBN-13: 978-0140565072 Dimensions: 203 x 235 x 5.08mm

Big Al by Andrew Clements (Author), Yoshi (Illustrator) Poor Big Al! He just wants to make friends. And in the whole wide blue sea you can't find a nicer fish. But because Big Al is large and scary-looking, the little fish are afraid to get to know him. What can he do? He tries everything he can think...

The Boy Who Cried Wolf by Tony Ross (Author) On one side of the mountain a wolf lives in the lap of luxury - on the other side lives a boy called Harry. Whenever Harry is made to do anything he doesn't like (such as washing or playing the violin), he distracts people by crying, 'Wolf!' even though the...

Chester's Way by Kevin Henkes (Author, Illustrator) Chester and Wilson had their own way of doing things, and they did everything together. When they cut their sandwiches, it was always diagonally. When they rode their bikes, they always used hand signals. If Chester was hungry, Wilson was too. They...