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No Fair! No Fair!: And Other Jolly Poems of Childhood
by Calvin TrillinThe first children's poetry collection by award-winning writer Calvin Trillin -- illustrated by acclaimed illustrator Roz Chast!Get ready to laugh out loud with Calvin Trillin's first collection of poems for children (and nearby grown-ups). Enjoy the whimsical cartoon illustrations by New York Times bestselling illustrator Roz Chast as you find out if Justin is "the awfulest kid in the class," if there's anything that Matt won't eat, and if you can send back a new baby brother.Inspired by some of Calvin Trillin's real-life experiences, No Fair! No Fair! And Other Jolly Poems of Childhoodcelebrates the humor of familiar everyday topics.
Side By Side
by Rachel BrightA little mouse finds a best friend to stay by her side!Deep in the heart of Wintermouse Wood,Down in the grass where the autumn trees stood,Lived all kinds of creatures -- some big and some small --Some spiky, some furry, some short, and some tall.Follow one little mouseling and her search for a best friend to stay by her side in this joyful read-aloud bedtime book -- the perfect celebration of friendship. Rachel Bright's sweet text and Debi Gliori's heartwarming illustrations show the importance of friendship.
Moo Bird (Scholastic Reader, Level #1)
by David MilgrimThis Level One reader opens with a bird saying "moo" instead of "tweet." Moo Bird is clearly different from the other birds in his nest. He feels like he doesn't belong. So Moo Bird goes off in search of where he DOES belong. Will Cow want to be his friend? At last, Moo Bird finds a friend.... Who will it be?
Moo Dog (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)
by David MilgrimMoo Dog is a sweet and funny early graphic reader about a bird and a dog who aren't like the other animals.This Level One reader is a follow-up to the sweet and funny Moo Bird in which Bird says "moo" instead of "tweet." In this book, Dog says "moo" instead of "woof!" The other animals laugh at Dog. They don't understand why he is different. Can friends Dog and Bird show the other animals that being different can be fun?With comic speech bubbles and full-color artwork throughout, Geisel Award Honoree David Milgrim's early reader is sure to be a hit with beginning readers!
Perfect
by Max AmatoA fussy eraser and a mischievous pencil spar in a picture book adventure.In this funny and light-hearted picture book, a fussy eraser tries to keep the pages clean by erasing the scribbles of a mischievous pencil. But before long, the eraser discovers what can happen when two opposing forces come together to have fun. With humor and a keen eye for play, Max Amato crafts a delightful story that reveals the joys of collaborative imagination.
8: An Animal Alphabet
by Mr. Elisha CooperExplore the animal world, from aardvark to zebu!Discover hundreds of animals, great and small. Lion and lizard, whale and wombat. Learn one wild fact about each animal. (Did you know that gorillas yawn when they are nervous?) Look carefully, because for each letter of the alphabet, one animal is pictured eight times. Why 8? Come inside and find out.
I Got the Rhythm
by Connie Schofield-MorrisonOn a simple trip to the park, the joy of music overtakes a mother and daughter. The little girl hears a rhythm coming from the world around her- from butterflies, to street performers, to ice cream sellers everything is musical! She sniffs, snaps, and shakes her way into the heart of the beat, finally busting out in an impromptu dance, which all the kids join in on! Award-winning illustrator Frank Morrison and Connie Schofield-Morrison, capture the beat of the street, to create a rollicking read that will get any kid in the mood to boogie.
A Woodland Wedding: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #3)
by Rebecca ElliottThis series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Eva's teacher, Miss Featherbottom, is getting married. All of her students have been invited to the wedding. And Eva starts a Secret Wedding Planners Club! But before Miss Featherbottom walks down the aisle, her necklace goes missing. Eva wants to help! She quickly turns her Wedding Planners Club into a Detectives Club. Can Eva track down the missing necklace before Miss Featherbottom's wedding is ruined?
Eva and the New Owl: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #4)
by Rebecca ElliottIn the fourth installment of this New York Times bestselling series there's a new owl in Eva's class! Will Eva make a new friend?Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In book #4, a new owl named Hailey starts in Eva's class at school. Eva is always happy to meet new people, and she's excited to make a new friend! But the new owl befriends Lucy instead of her. So Eva gets jealous. Lucy is Eva's best friend! Will Eva lose her best friend? Or can Eva and Lucy BOTH make a new friend?
Shopkins: The Ultimate Collector's Guide
by Jenne SimonMeet Shopkins(TM) -- the newest collectable craze!<P><P> Now available in ebook!<P> Shopkins(TM) are the hottest new collectible toy! Each fun figurine looks like a miniature grocery store product. There are cute fruits, tasty treats, adorable beauty products, and more. There are more than 140 Shopkins to collect in Season 1, and Season 2 of Shopkins will launch in Spring 2015.<P> This Ultimate Collector's Guide is the essential handbook for every Shopkins fan! Learn about Apple Blossom, Strawberry Kiss, Cheeky Chocolate, and their friends. This book contains all the Shopkins from Seasons 1 and 2, including rare and special editions. Plus, it comes with a cool collector's checklist.<P> So grab your cart and collect them all--because once you shop, you can't stop!
Eight Days: A Story of Haiti
by Edwidge Danticat“Composed in the wake of the devastating earthquake of January 2010, this inspired child’s-eye view will leave no reader or listener unmoved.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)From the New York Times-bestselling author and National Book Award finalist comes a brilliantly crafted story of hope and imagination—a powerful tribute to Haiti and children around the world . . . While Junior is trapped for 8 days beneath his collapsed house after an earthquake, he uses his imagination for comfort. Drawing on beautiful, everyday-life memories, Junior paints a sparkling picture of Haiti for each of those days—flying kites with his best friend or racing his sister around St. Marc’s Square—helping him through the tragedy until he is finally rescued.Love and hope dance across each page—granting us a way to talk about resilience as a family, a classroom, or a friend.“An uplifting story, told in the ingenuous voice of Junior, a boy pulled from the rubble of his former home eight days after the earthquake that devastated Port-au-Prince in January 2010 . . . a moving celebration of hope, determination, and resilience.” —Publishers Weekly“Focusing on one child who survived the 2010 disaster in Haiti, this beautiful and touching picture book is a true testament to the spirit of the people of this nation.” —School Library Journal“Their moving storytelling personalizes the dramatic news stories of the disaster with a close-up, fictionalized narrative of one child’s experience.” —Booklist
The Three Little Pugs (Princess Pink and the Land of Fake-Believe #3)
by Noah Z. JonesThe “ingenious” Princess Pink has to shut down a shady car dealership run by the Three Little Pugs! (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books).In the Land of Fake-Believe, Princess Pink meets the Three Little Pugs—the trickiest car dealers in town. They sold Scaredy-Pants Wolf an actual lemon instead of a car! Princess and her friend Moldylocks must work together to get their friend his money back. Princess will have to use her new karate moves to block, chop, and kick down this shady business for good!This series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Praise for Princess Pink and the Land of Fake-Believe #1: Moldylocks and the Three Beards“Jones takes ‘The Three Bears’ for a dizzy spin in this laff-riot series opener.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“Will have kids guffawing with the silly puns and cheering for the ingenious Princess Pink in this subverted version of the more traditional tale.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Jack and the Snackstalk: A Branches Book (Princess Pink and the Land of Fake-Believe #4)
by Noah Z. JonesA few jelly beans are about to turn into a GIANT problem!Princess heads to Moldylocks’s house for movie night. Moldy’s cousin Jack comes, too. He brings pink jelly beans for a snack. But Princess doesn’t like pink, so she throws the jelly beans out the window. Soon, the beans sprout into a huge pillar of snacks! The three friends climb up the snackstalk and find themselves in Snackland! It is filled with pizza-roll hills and nacho-cheese rivers, and there’s even a golden egg roll in a snack-filled castle! The problem is there’s also a GIANT in that castle! Will Princess and her friends ever escape Snackland?This series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Praise for Princess Pink and the Land of Fake-Believe #1: Moldylocks and the Three Beards“Jones takes ‘The Three Bears’ for a dizzy spin in this laff-riot series opener.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“Will have kids guffawing with the silly puns and cheering for the ingenious Princess Pink in this subverted version of the more traditional tale.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Fly Guy Presents: Snakes
by Tedd ArnoldIt's time for a field trip! Fly Guy and Buzz are going to the zoo to learn all about snakes. With straightforward text, humorous asides, and kid-friendly full-bleed photographs throughout, young readers will love learning about these slithery creatures.
Sing
by Joe Raposo"Sing! Sing a song. Sing out loud, sing out strong." So begins a song first made popular on Sesame Street, then interpreted by singers of every style, from Gloria Estefan to the Dixie Chicks to R.E.M., as well as famous personalities such as Conan O'Brien, Katie Couric, Nathan Lane, and Liam Neeson. Now, bestselling children's book illustrator Tom Lichtenheld has put a visual story to this timeless and universal song that celebrates perseverance, self-expression, and the power of music to help each of us find our voice.
What If You Had An Animal Nose? (What If You Had... ?)
by Sandra MarkleIf you could have any animal's nose, whose would you choose?What if you woke up one morning and your nose wasn't yours? What If You Had An Animal Nose?--the next imaginative book in the What If You Had series--explores what would happen if you looked in the mirror and saw an animal's nose instead of your own! From the elephant's long trunk to a rhino's pointy horn, discover what it would be like if you had these special noses--and find out why your nose is just the right one for you!
Historias de la Biblia para antes de dormir (Five-Minute Bedtime Bible Stories)
by Amy ParkerThese twelve popular Bible stories are perfect for bedtime!FIVE-MINUTE BEDTIME BIBLE STORIES presents twelve of the most popular Bible stories retold in condensed versions to introduce children to the Bible. The large font size and colorful illustrations on every page are perfect for young readers! The featured stories tell the tales of the Garden of Eden, Noah's Ark, Moses, David and Goliath, Esther, Daniel and the lions, the nativity, as well as many well-known New Testament stories. This book has been officially vetted by the American Bible Society. It also includes a soft, padded cover, a ribbon bookmark, and foil on the cover and spine!HISTORIAS DE LA BIBLIA PARA ANTES DE DORMIR ofrece doce famosas historias de la Biblia acortadas para niños. Las historias cuentan los relatos del Jardín del Edén, el Arca de Noé, David y Goliat, así como algunos otros que aparecen en el Nuevo Testamento. El texto ha sido revisado y aprobado por la Sociedad Bíblica Americana.
Please, Mr. Panda / Por favor, Sr. Panda (Bilingual): (bilingual Edition)
by Steve AntonyWhat is the proper way to ask Mr. Panda for doughnuts?Patiently and politely, Mr. Panda asks the animals he comes across if they would like a doughnut. A penguin, a skunk, and a whale all say yes, but they do not remember to say "please" and "thank you." Is anyone worthy of Mr. Panda's doughnuts?Steve Antony has captured a cute panda, delightful animals hungry for doughnuts, and a manners lesson. With the black-and-white animals, plain backgrounds, and brightly colored doughnuts, Antony's art is bold, striking, and engaging.El Sr. Panda les pregunta a los animales que encuentra si desean una rosquilla. Un pingüino, un zorrillo y una ballena le dicen que sí, pero olvidan decir "por favor". ¿Quién se ganará una rosquilla del Sr. Panda? Steve Antony nos brinda una lección de etiqueta en este libro cuyos personajes son un lindo panda y divertidos animales deseosos de comer rosquillas. Los animales en blanco y negro, los fondos de un solo color y las rosquillas de colores brillantes resultarán sorprendentes.
Clifford Celebrates Hanukkah (Clifford Ser.)
by Norman BridwellCelebrate Hanukkah with Clifford and Emily Elizabeth!Clifford and Emily Elizabeth are celebrating their first Hanukkah. They love hearing the story of Hanukkah, eating "latkes" (fried potato pancakes) and "sufganiyot" (fried jelly donuts), and playing dreidel. After dinner, Clifford and Emily Elizabeth take a trip into town to see the giant menorah. But when they get there, they discover that one light is broken. It's too late in the evening to call a handyman, but maybe Clifford is big enough to help save Hanukkah! Now in ebook!
Friendshape: An Uplifting Celebration of Friendship
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal Tom LichtenheldNew York Times–Bestselling Authors: “Friends come in all shapes, but these four just may be the sweetest.” —Kirkus ReviewsFriends shape who we are. They make us laugh. They fill us with fun. They stand by us during life’s up and downs. And even when we disagree with our friends, if they’re tried-and-true, they don’t stay bent out of shape for long. That’s the beauty of a good buddy. This joyous book rejoices in the simple beauties of friendship, and reminds readers of all ages that it’s good to have a group of pals.“A winning introduction to simple shapes and colors as well as a pleasing choice for children who will relate to the emotions and appreciate the visual puns.” —School Library Journal“Playful and pleasant . . . Sure to be a hit.” —Booklist
Bedtime for Peppa (Peppa Pig Ser.)
by ScholasticAn all-new storybook featuring Peppa--a lovable, slightly bossy little piggy!It is bedtime for Peppa and George, but the little piggies are not sleepy! They must take their bath, brush their teeth, and listen to a story before they can have sweet dreams.Join Peppa and George on an adorable bedtime-themed tale in this storybook based on the hit Nick Jr. show!Now in ebook!
Best Friends: (peppa Pig) (Peppa Pig Ser.)
by ScholasticA friendship-themed storybook featuring Peppa--a lovable, slightly bossy little piggy!Peppa Pig loves her best friend, Suzy Sheep. One day, Mummy Pig says that Peppa and Suzy were best friends even when they were babies! What were little Peppa and Suzy like in the olden days?Join Peppa on an adorable friendship-themed tale based on the hit Nick Jr. show--now in ebook!
Peppa's Windy Fall Day (Peppa Pig Ser.)
by ScholasticA fall-themed storybook featuring Peppa--a lovable, slightly bossy little piggy!It is a windy fall day--perfect for playing outside and jumping in big piles of colorful leaves! Join Peppa and her family as they enjoy outdoor fun in the crisp, autumn air in this delightful storybook based on the hit show--now in ebook!
Peppa Goes Swimming (Peppa Pig Ser.)
by ScholasticAn all-new storybook featuring Peppa -- a lovable, slightly bossy little piggy!Peppa and George are going swimming, but George is a bit scared. How will Mummy and Daddy pig ever convince him to get in the pool? Now in ebook!
Barnacle Is Bored
by Jonathan FenskeBarnacle is bored. Bored. Bored. Bored.Barnacle is stuck on the underside of a pier, wishing he had something to do. Every day is exactly the same. The tide comes in and Barnacle gets wet. The tide goes out and Barnacle dries off. Boring! Barnacle wants something EXCITING to happen. Then a colorful fish swims by. Barnacle bets the fish doesn't have a boring life. In the end, it turns out exciting isn't always better. . .