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...

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....

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:...

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...

Our Big Home by Linda Glaser (Author) A beautifully illustrated celebration of the air and water and soil and sky and sun and rain that we all share! Long-time Millbrook favorite Linda Glaser teams with best-selling illustrator Elisa Kleven in this clear and direct concept book about the coexistence...

Over in the Ocean: In a Coral Reef by Marianne Berkes (Author), Jeanette Canyon (Illustrator) Teachers and parents, take note: this book is already a classic. Two geniuses--author and illustrator--came into perfect alignment to create this book. The author has kids thinking it is entertainment while...

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...

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

Pigsty by Mark Teague (Author) 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: Humor "Wendell went upstairs. Much to his surprise, a large pig was...

The Post Office Book: Mail and How It Moves by Gail Gibbons (Author, Illustrator) Do you ever mail a letter and wonder what happens to it after you drop it in the box? Read all about the post office and learn how letters are weighed, sorted, transported, culled, canceled, coded, binned, boxed, and sorted...

The Potato People by Pamela Allen (Author) One day Grandma and Jack make two people out of potatoes. When Jack moves away, Grandma misses him and the potato people wither. She buries them in the garden and a huge potato plant grows. When Jack returns to see it, it has died, but underneath it they discover...

Rain by Robert Kalan (Author), Donald Crews (Illustrator) Blue sky. Yellow sun. White clouds. Then, suddenly, gray clouds. Gray sky. RAIN. Using bold graphics and few words, Rain explores concepts like weather, colors, and a changing landscape. It's a book for very young readers to enjoy and learn from,...

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:...

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...

Rumble in the Jungle by Giles Andreae (Author), David Wojtowycz (Author) There s a rumble in the jungle, there s a whisper in the trees; the animals are waking up and rustling the leaves! Join this rhyming safari and meet everyone from the elphing elephant to the gangly giraffe, and maybe even the terrible...

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!...

Teddy Bears' Picnic by Jimmy Kennedy (Author), Alexandra Day (Illustrator) Here's everyone's favorite teddy bear song with endearing pictures by the popular illustrator of Good Dog, Carl. Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool - 3 Series: Aladdin Picture Books Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Aladdin;...

Tough Boris by Mem Fox (Author), Kathryn Brown (Illustrator) Boris von der Borch is a mean, greedy old pirate--tough as nails, through and through, like all pirates. Or is he? When a young boy sneaks onto Boris's ship, he discovers that Boris and his mates aren't quite what he expected. Age Range: 4...

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...

Where's the Gold? by Pamela Allen (Author) Jeremy, Bellamy and Ted, three pirates brave and bold, set out to find treasure with the help of a very annoying parrot. They make their way deep underground, into the dark and the damp. The parrot, away from the sky and the sun and unable to fly, trails behind;...

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...

Whoever You Are by Mem Fox (Author), Leslie Staub (Illustrator) Every day all over the world, children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look the same. They may not speak the same language. Their lives may be quite different. But inside, they are all alike....

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...

Anno's Counting Book by Mitsumasa Anno (Author, Illustrator) First there is an empty field. The it is January, the first month of the year. All alone in the snow stands 1 yellow house. In front, 1 child builds a snowman. Behind the house is 1 tree and 1 black cow. Now, five months later, it is June....

A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon (Author) 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: Making Friends "What we have here is a bad case...

The Ballad of the Pirate Queens by Jane Yolen (Author), David Shannon (Illustrator) Two sailors were keeping watch alone when the governor's men stormed aboard the Vanity. Those two--the legend-inspiring pirate queens Anne Bonney and Mary Reade--fought bravely but called in vain for their shipmates,...

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. (Author), John Archambault (Author), Lois Ehlert (Illustrator) A A told B, and B told C "I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree." Countless children -- and their parents -- can joyfully recite the familiar words of this beloved alphabet chant. The perfect...

Chicken Soup with Rice by Maurice Sendak (Author, Illustrator) Each month is gay, each season nice, when eating chicken soup with rice. Age Range: 4 - 8 years Series: The Nutshell Library Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: HarperCollins (March 15, 1991) Language: English ISBN-10: 006443253X ISBN-13: 978-0064432535...

Circle Dogs by Kevin Henkes (Author), Dan Yaccarino (Illustrator) Shhh. They're sleeping now... In the big, square house live the two circle dogs. When the sun comes up and the baby cries, the circle dogs wake up. With a flip-flap of their tails, they're ready to play in a big square yard. They like...

Clippity-clop by Pamela Allen (Author) The little old man and the little old woman are off on a trip with their donkeys. But the donkeys won't move and have to be persuaded in some very ingenious ways! Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Puffin Books; New edition edition (27 Jun 1996) Language: English ISBN-10:...

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....

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...

Curious George Gets a Medal by H. A. Rey (Author), Margret Rey (Author) After repeatedly disastrous efforts to get himself out of trouble, George ends up being the first monkey in space. Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool - 3 Lexile Measure: 570L ( What's this? ) Paperback: 48 pages Publisher:...

Dandelion by Don Freeman (Author) Dandelion overdresses for a come-as-you-are party and is turned away because the hostess does not recognize him. Age Range: 4 and up Grade Level: Preschool and up Series: Live Oak Readalong Paperback Publisher: Live Oak Media (July 2005) Language: English ISBN-10: 1595190236...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...