PreK-8

In this fun-filled book about farm animals and the sounds they make, the main characters are a cow that oinks and a pig that moos. They ignore the taunts of the other animals, and teach each other the sounds they know to become the only bilingual animals...

Henry and Mudge have loads of fun with the coming of spring.

Home alone, eleven-year-old Manolo discovers a pair of handcuffs hidden in the house. He decides to try them on, but when he tries to take them off, he realizes he doesn't have the key, and begins to get nervous. Will his parents return and find out that...

There's a party at the cemetery, and all the skeletons have come out to join the fun in this outlandish song that also helps children learn to tell time.

Martha the dog begins to speak one night after eating alphabet soup. Her family is amazed and overjoyed, but soon Martha's endless chattering and often inappropriate comments become a nuisance, and they tell her to shut up. Will Martha ever learn how and...

Three animal friends prepare pumpkin soup every night. The cat chops the pumpkin, the squirrel stirs the soup, and the duck adds the salt. Everyone is happy, until the duck decides he wants to stir the soup for a change. Warmly illustrated, this story...

Each time young Bartholomew Cubbins takes off his hat, another appears on his head. This infuriates the King, who has commanded the boy to uncover his head. Even the King's wise men and magicians cannot keep the hat from reappearing. The 500th hat,...

Leigh Botts writes letters to his favorite author, Boyd Henshaw. Following Mr. Henshaw's recommendation, Leigh begins to keep a diary. Through his letters and diary entries, a picture emerges of a boy growing up and trying to adjust to new...

The children in Miss Nelson's class take advantage of her good nature and misbehave--until one day, Miss Nelson disappears and they are stuck with a horrible substitute.

The patterned, lyrical text and bold, colorful animal collage images have made this delightful book a classic.

A mosquito annoyed the iguana, who frightened the python, who scared the rabbit...and now the whole jungle is in an uproar because the sun won't rise. The animals discuss the situation and decide to punish the mosquito. Even today, whenever we hear a...

The story of Miss Rumphius has delighted children for decades with its tale of the Lupine Lady, who vowed as a young girl to make the world more beautiful. This sparkling edition, featuring vibrant landscapes, will continue to enchant readers with the...

This brilliantly illustrated, amusing tale of the Mallard family on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers, and is a favorite of millions of children and adults alike. Mrs. Mallard and her ducklings have been commemorated by a group of...

In this heartwarming sequel, Corduroy wants a pocket for his overalls. Surprisingly, he decides that the laundromat is the ideal place to find one!

This classic picture book poignantly captures, in both words and images, the joy a little boy experiences one snowy winter day.

Gerald McDermott's version of the Pueblo Native American tale is strikingly illustrated with bold, warm colors and unique geometric figures in the style of Southwestern Native American art.

Grace loves stories and imagines herself in all kinds of roles. When she is offered the leading role in Peter Pan, her classmates try to discourage her because they can't envision a black girl playing the part. With the support of her mother and...

A young boy roams happily through the city one warm summer day, practicing his whistle. He wants to be able to whistle for his dog, Willie, and at last, he succeeds!

Alexander faces the challenge of his family's move with his typical indomitable spirit. He does not want to leave his best friend, his babysitter, the Baldwins' dog, or his friends at the cleaners. Alexander needs to cope with the move in his own way,...

When Tomás--the son of migrant workers--discovers the local library, he is able to share new stories with his family. Inspired by the real-life story of Tomás Rivera, who became president of the University of California at Riverside, this tale portrays...

Chato, the coolest cat in East L.A., cannot believe his luck when a family of plump, tasty-looking mice moves in next door. Chato and his friend Novio Boy prepare a welcoming feast to lure the mice to their home. But the friendly mice bring a surprise...

In her bright and colorful style, Ruth Heller explains that chickens are not the only animals that hatch from eggs. Readers will be delighted by the vibrant illustrations and lively text of this informative, engaging book.

Children will delight in this caterpillar's ravenous appetite as they practice counting skills by watching the caterpillar eat--in sequential order--one apple, two pears, three plums, and so on. Colorful illustrations depict the transformation from...

This book presents 35 Christmas arts and crafts projects for children using easily obtained materials and tools. They will enjoy making personalized gift tags, garlands, reindeer cups, Christmas stockings, and much more.

This is the gripping story of Raisha, an eighteenth-century African girl who is sold at a slave market in the Caribbean island of Saint John. The book is based on historical facts.

Tom is forced to stay at his aunt's house in the country when his parents go on vacation. Unhappy at first, he slowly learns to appreciate the land and the animals. One day, he finds a fox and her cub, and this unlikely trio forms a close friendship...

This sequel to the Newbery Medal winner Sarah, Plain and Tall brings new challenges for Anna and her family. Faced with a terrible drought, Sarah is forced to return to Maine with Anna and Caleb, but Jacob stays behind on the prairie to tend to the land.

This teacher's guide enables instructors to help children further solidify their reading skills.

When Ramona starts at Cedarhurst School nothing goes right--she doesn't know any of the other kids, she has to put up with the pranks of the class clown, and all sorts of strange things seem to happen to her. Children will identify with her trials and...

In this award-winning counting book, Papa puts his little girl to sleep with a gentle and soothing count backwards into the world of dreams.

Mother has just finished baking cookies for her two children when the doorbell rings. Who can it be? With every ring of the doorbell, the two children learn more about division and sharing.

Children will readily identify with Ramona as she begins school. It's a year of other firsts for her, too -- first lost tooth, first embarrassment, and first introduction to reading.

This moving tale of a Japanese American boy living in a World War II internment camp documents a part of history that has been virtually forgotten. 'Shorty' learns to play baseball and gains the confidence to overcome the hardships and discrimination he...

The Mohawk tradition teaches children to start each day by giving thanks to Mother Earth, in keeping with the belief that the natural world is a precious and rare gift, and that the universe represents one great family. The inspirational message of this...

Aliki re-creates Johnny Appleseed's legendary treks through the wilderness in this historically accurate account. Simply phrased text and cheerful illustrations depict the pioneer sprinkling his apple seeds across the land and peacefully coexisting with...

In this magical book, Gilberto discovers that the wind can be an unpredictable playmate. Sometimes it helps him to sail his toy boat, catch apples that fall from the trees, and spin his pinwheel. At other times, it keeps him from flying his kite or...

This classic French tale tells the story of three weary soldiers on their way home from war. While passing through a town, the hungry men ask for something to eat. When the selfish villagers hide all their food, the soldiers find a clever way to get a...

Wanda's classmates make fun of her Polish name and her one faded dress. She tells them that she owns 100 dresses, and enters drawings of them in the school's art contest before she moves away. Only after she is gone do the students discover her...

In this magical book, Gilberto discovers that the wind can be an unpredictable playmate. Sometimes it helps him to sail his toy boat, catch apples that fall from the trees, and spin his pinwheel. At other times, it keeps him from flying his kite or...

When a bat named Stellaluna falls into a bird's nest, she is adopted by the birds and adapts to their habits. Eventually, she is reunited with her mother and realizes that the differences between birds and bats are insignificant. The book includes two...