A Tree Is Nice by Janice May Udry (Author), Marc Simont (Illustrator) Trees are beautiful. They fill up the sky. If you have a tree, you can climb up its trunk, roll in its leaves, or hang a swing from one of its limbs. Cows and babies can nap in the shade of a tree. Birds can make nests in the branches....

Age: 8-12 years Lexile: 500 Author: Peirce, Lincoln Paperback: 224 pages Publisher: HarperCollins (3/23/2010) Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.2 inches Big Nate is funny, big time. --Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid For fans of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Get ready to meet...

Cinderella's Rat by Susan Meddaugh (Author) Life is full of surprises for the rat who gets turned into a coachman by Cinderellas fairy godmother. Susan Meddaugh uses her wit and animated artwork to give a hilarious new take on an old tale in this story of an ordinary rat caught in extraordinary circumstances....

Ben's Trumpet by Rachel Isadora (Author, Illustrator) The story of Ben is fiction, but it could be the story of more than one jazz musician who grew up in the twenties. Using the art-deco style of the period, Rachel Isadora not only captures the poignancy and yearning of a youthful talent, but in page...

Age: 6-9 years Lexile: 740 Author: Wick, Walter Paperback: 40 pages Publisher: Cartwheel Books (6/1/2004) Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 0.2 x 9.2 inches An all-new format and story based on the best-selling Can You See What I See? series! Seymour, a character in both CAN YOU SEE WHAT I SEE? and DREAM MACHINE,...

Chicken Sunday Paperback by Patricia Polacco (Author) After being initiated into a neighbor's family by a solemn backyard ceremony, a young Russian American girl and her African American brothers' determine to buy their gramma Eula a beautiful Easter hat. But their good intentions are misunderstood ,...

Corduroy by Don Freeman (Author) A picture book classic! One of School Library Journal s "Top 100 Picture Books" of all time (2012) One of the National Education Associations "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children." Don Freeman's classic character, Corduroy, is even more popular today then he was when...

The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig by Eugene Trivizas (Author), Helen Oxenbury (Illustrator) When it comes time for the three little wolves to go out into the world and build themselves a house, their mother warns them to beware the big bad pig. But the little wolves' increasingly sturdy dwellings...

Finders Keepers by Will Lipkind (Author), Mordvinoff Nicolas (Author) Two dogs find one bone and have difficulty deciding which of them owns it. Here is a perfect combination of rollicking story and pictures that have strength, life and humor in every line. -- The Horn Book Age Range: 5 - 9 years Grade...

Free Fall by David Wiesner (Author, Illustrator) When he falls asleep with a book in his arms, a young boy dreams an amazing dream-about dragons, about castles, and about an unchartered, faraway land. And you can come along. Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool - 3 Paperback: 32 pages Publisher:...

The Funny Little Woman by Arlene Mosel (Author), Blair Lent (Author) While chasing a dumpling, a little lady is captured by wicked creatures from whom she escapes with the means of becoming the richest woman in Japan. Lexile Measure: 570L ( What's this? ) Series: Picture Puffins Paperback: 40 pages Publisher:...

It Could Always Be Worse by Margot Zemach (Author, Illustrator) Once upon a time a poor unfortunate man lived with his mother, his wife, and his six children in a one-room hut. Because they were so crowded, the children often fought and the man and his wife argued. When the poor man was unable to stand...

Library Lil by Suzanne Williams (Author), Steven Kellogg (Illustrator) From the day she was born, Lil had a book in her hand...so it's no surprise when she grows up to become a librarian herself. She even manages to turn the people of Chesterville-who are couch potatoes-into readers. But then Bust-'em-up...

Stone Soup by Heather Forest (Author), Susan Gaber (Illustrator) Two hungry travelers arrive at a village expecting to find a household that will share a bit of food, as has been the custom along their journey. To their surprise, villager after villager refuses to share, each one closing the door with...

Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola (Author), Tomie de Paola (Illustrator) Strega Nona -- "Grandma Witch" -- is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her Calabrian town. Her magical everfull pasta pot is especially intriguing to hungry Big Anthony. He is supposed to look after her house and tend...

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig (Author, Illustrator) On a rainy day, Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. But when a lion frightens him on his way home, Sylvester makes a wish that brings unexpected results. How Sylvester is eventually reunited with his loving...

Ten, Nine, Eight by Molly Bang (Author, Illustrator) "This beguiling picture book, with a palette of eye-filling colors, appears to arise from the love binding a father and his little big' girl who turn bedtime into playtime with a rhyming game."--Publishers Weekly. "A loving book, perfect for sharing...

When Sophie Gets Angry--Really, Really Angry by Molly Bang (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: Feelings "Oh is Sophie ever...

Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears by Verna Aardema (Author), Leo Dillon (Illustrator), Diane Dillon (Illustrator) "In this Caldecott Medal winner, Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster. "Elegance has become the Dillons' hallmark. . . . Matching the art is Aardema's uniquely onomatopoeic...

Anansi the Spider is one of the great folk heroes of the world. He is a rogue, a mischief maker, and a wise, lovable creature who triumphs over larger foes. In this traditional Ashanti tale, Anansi sets out on a long, difficult journey. Threatened by Fish and Falcon, he is saved from terrible fates by...

Annie and the Old One Paperback by Miska Miles (Author), Peter Parnall (Author) Annie is a young Navajo girl who refuses to believe that her grandmother, the Old One, will die. Sadly, Annie learns that she cannot change the course of life. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc. Age Range: 3...

Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey (Author) Caldecott Honor Book What happens when Sal and her mother meet a mother bear and her cub? A beloved classic is born! Kuplink, kuplank , kuplunk ! Sal and her mother a picking blueberries to can for the winter. But when Sal wanders to the other side of...

A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams (Author, Illustrator) This classic and award-winning picture book was written and illustrated by the celebrated Vera B. Williams and was named a Caldecott Honor Book by the American Library Association. "A tender knockout . . . it's rare to find much vitality,...

Cinderella by Marcia Brown (Author, Illustrator) There is perhaps no better loved, no more universal story than Cinderella. Almost every country in the world has a version of it, but the favorite of story-tellers is the French version by Charles Perrault. This translation is excellent for story-telling...

Doctor De Soto by William Steig (Author, Illustrator) "Doctor De Soto, the dentist, did very good work." With the aid of his able assistant, Mrs. De Soto, he copes with the toothaches of animals large and small. His expertise is so great that his fortunate patients never feel any pain. Since he's a mouse,...

Emma's Rug by Allen Say (Author) In a story of warmth and surprise, Allen Say explores the origins of artistic inspiration. Elegant illustrations portray the journey of a child who discovers that creativity ultimately comes from within. Age Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool and up Paperback:...

Freight Train by Donald Crews (Author, Illustrator) In powerful words and vibrant illustrations, Donald Crews evokes the essence of inexorably rolling wheels, so that even a child not lucky enough to have counted freight cars will feel he has watched a freight train passing. A book truly for the youngest...

Mr. Gumpy's Outing by John Burningham (Author, Illustrator) It's a pleasant day, so Mr. Gumpy decides to go for a boat ride. Each barnyard animal begs to join him, and Mr. Gumpy agrees-as long as each behaves! Two children join the fun, and as soon as the boat is launched, everyone does exactly what...

Outside Over There by Maurice Sendak (Author, Illustrator) With Papa off to sea and Mama despondent, Ida must go outside over there to rescue her baby sister from goblins who steal her to be a goblin's bride. Age Range: 4 - 8 years Lexile Measure: 590L ( What's this? ) Series: Caldecott Collection Paperback:...

The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant (Author), Stephen Gammell (Illustrator) In a rainbow-colored station wagon that smelled like a real car, the relatives came. When they arrived, they hugged and hugged from the kitchen to the front room. All summer they tended the garden and ate up all the strawberries...

The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats (Author) Winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal! No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall better than The Snowy Day. Universal in its appeal, the story has become a favorite of millions, as it reveals a child's wonder at a new world, and...

Truck by Donald Crews (Author, Illustrator) Truck is written and illustrated by the celebrated creator of Freight Train , Bigmama's , School Bus , and many other classic and award-winning picture books for young children. Truck was named a Caldecott Honor Book by the American Library Association and...

Farmer Duck by Martin Waddell (Author), Helen Oxenbury (Illustrator) Farmer Duck isn't your average duck. This duck cooks and cleans, tends the fields, and cares for the other animals on the farm all because the owner of the farm is too lazy to do these things himself. But when Farmer Duck finally collapses...

Julius, the Baby of the World by Kevin Henkes (Author, Illustrator) The riotously funny Lilly, last seen in Chester's Way (Greenwillow), thinks her new baby brother, Julius, is disgusting -- if he was a number, he would be zero. But when Cousin Garland dares to criticize Julius, Lilly bullies her into...

Love You Forever by Robert Munsch (Author), Sheila McGraw (Illustrator) A young woman holds her newborn son And looks at him lovingly. Softly she sings to him: "I'll love you forever I'll like you for always As long as I'm living My baby you'll be." So begins the story that has touched the hearts of...

Tuesday by David Wiesner (Author) A Caldecott classic celebrating twenty years in print. David Wiesner received the 1991 Caldecott Medal for Tuesday . In the years that followed, he went on to receive two more Caldecotts, and Tuesday went on to sell half a million copies in the United States and to be...

Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina (Author, Illustrator) Caps for Sale is a timeless classic, in print for over fifty years, and beloved by generations of readers. This easy-to-read story about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys is filled with warmth, humor, and simplicity and teaches children...

The Little Island by Margaret Wise Brown (Author), Leonard Weisgard (Illustrator) Once there was a little island in the ocean. That little island changes as the seasons come and go. The storm and the day and night change it. So do the lobsters and seals and gulls that stop by. Then one day a kitten visits...

Age Range: 4 - 8 years Lexile Measure: AD740L Paperback: 48 pages Publisher: HarperCollins; First edition (January 1, 1984) Language: English Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.2 x 10 inches Where the Wild Things Are is fifty years old! Maurice Sendak's Caldecott Medal-winning picture book has become one of the...

In the Small, Small Pond by Denise Fleming (Author, Illustrator) Denise Fleming's book gives young readers a frog's-eye view of life in a pond throughout the seasons. In the Small, Small Pond is a 1994 Caldecott Honor Book. Age Range: 4 - 5 years Grade Level: Preschool - Kindergarten Paperback: 32 pages...

The Treasure by Uri Shulevitz (Author, Illustrator) Three times a voice comes to Isaac in his dreams and tells him to go to the capital city and look for a treasure under the bridge by the royal palace. Feeling a little foolish perhaps, but determined to see for himself if the dream is true, Isaac sets...

Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes (Author) Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse , Owen , and Kitten's First Full Moon , Chrysanthemum is a funny and honest school story about teasing, self-esteem, and acceptance to share...

Publisher: Award Publications Ltd (July 1, 2015) With large, clear, simple text, this series is perfect for building reading skills and confidence. Illustrated by Val Biro, each book includes helpful notes for parents. Ages 4 +

Age: 3-5 years Board book: 10 pages Publisher: Award Publications Ltd; Brdbk edition (November 15, 2013) Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.5 x 8 inches With roaring rockets and twinkling stars, and easy rhyming text, your child will love this fun introduction to counting. Other Super Sparkles early learning...

Age: 4-6 years Paperback: 24 pages Publisher: Award Publications Ltd; Lrg edition (May 15, 2014) Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.2 x 9.5 inches Designed to build reading confidence, this series, features large, clear, simple text, reinforced by Val Biro's humorous illustrations. Each book contains two stories....

Age: 4-6 years Paperback: 24 pages Publisher: Award Publications Ltd; Lrg edition (May 14, 2014) Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.2 x 9.5 inches Designed to build reading confidence, this series, features large, clear, simple text, reinforced by Val Biro's humorous illustrations. Each book contains two stories....

Age: 4-6 years Paperback: 24 pages Publisher: Award Publications Ltd; Lrg edition (May 15, 2014) Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.1 x 9.5 inches Designed to build reading confidence, this series, features large, clear, simple text, reinforced by Val Biro's humorous illustrations. Each book contains two stories....

Board book: 10 pages Publisher: Picthall & Gunzi (an Imprint of Award Publications Ltd) (November 1, 2015) Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 0.4 x 6.3 inches

Board book: 10 pages Publisher: Award Publications; Board Book edition (August 15, 2015) Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 0.6 x 6.2 inches BABY SEES A VERY FIRST BOOK This delightful BABY SEES book has been specially designed to appeal to young babies. In the early stages of a baby's development it is important...

Board book: 6 pages Publisher: Picthall & Gunzi (an Imprint of Award Publications Ltd) (May 1, 2013) Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 0.6 x 6.2 inches BABY SEES A VERY FIRST BOOK This delightful BABY SEES book has been specially designed to appeal to young babies. In the early stages of a baby's development...