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Don’t miss one of America’s top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS’s The Great American Read.

This beloved book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children's literature that is "just about perfect." Illustrations in this ebook appear in vibrant full color on a full-color device and in rich black-and-white on all other devices.

Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter.

E. B. White's Newbery Honor Book is a tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come. It contains illustrations by Garth Williams, the acclaimed illustrator of E. B. White's Stuart Little and Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series, among many other books.

Whether enjoyed in the classroom or for homeschooling or independent reading, Charlotte's Web is a proven favorite.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Bill Martin, Jr.

With more than 7 million copies in print in various formats and languages, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? is one of the most treasured children's books of all time. This edition, narrated by Academy Award winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow, comes from a Grammy-nominated recording, which is sure to bring warmth and humor to children and parents alike.

The Cat in the Hat

Dr. Seuss

Have a ball with Dr. Seuss and the Cat in the Hat in this classic picture book...but don't forget to clean up your mess!

A dreary day turns into a wild romp when this beloved story introduces readers to the Cat in the Hat and his troublemaking friends, Thing 1 and Thing 2. A favorite among kids, parents and teachers, this story uses simple words and basic ryhme to encourage and delight beginning readers.

Then he said "That is that."
And then he was gone
With a tip of his hat.

Originally created by Dr. Seuss himself, Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read. These unjacketed hardcover early readers encourage children to read all on their own, using simple words and illustrations. Smaller than the classic large format Seuss picture books like The Lorax and Oh, The Places You’ll Go!, these portable packages are perfect for practicing readers ages 3-7, and lucky parents too!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Eric Carle

The all-time classic picture book, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with a child or grandchild in your life?

For the first time, Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar is now available in e-book format, perfect for storytime anywhere. As an added bonus, it includes read-aloud audio of Eric Carle reading his classic story. This fine audio production pairs perfectly with the classic story, and it makes for a fantastic new way to encounter this famous, famished caterpillar.

Creepy Pair of Underwear!

Aaron Reynolds

From the celebrated team behind Creepy Carrots!, Aaron Reynolds and Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown, comes a hilarious (and just a little creepy) story of a brave rabbit and a very weird pair of underwear.

Jasper Rabbit is NOT a little bunny anymore. He’s not afraid of the dark, and he’s definitely not afraid of something as silly as underwear. But when the lights go out, suddenly his new big rabbit underwear glows in the dark. A ghoulish, greenish glow. If Jasper didn’t know any better he’d say his undies were a little, well, creepy. Jasper’s not scared obviously, he’s just done with creepy underwear. But after trying everything to get rid of them, they keep coming back!

Creepy Carrots!: With Audio Recording

Aaron Reynolds

In this Caldecott Honor–winning picture book, The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch as a rabbit fears his favorite treats are out to get him. Includes audio!

Jasper Rabbit loves carrots—especially Crackenhopper Field carrots.
He eats them on the way to school.
He eats them going to Little League.
He eats them walking home.
Until the day the carrots start following him...or are they?
Celebrated artist Peter Brown’s stylish illustrations pair perfectly with Aaron Reynold’s text in this hilarious picture book that shows it’s all fun and games…until you get too greedy.

Mighty Pup Power! (PAW Patrol)

Nickelodeon Publishing

Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol become super pups after a mysterious meteorite crashes near Adventure Bay. But can Marshall, Chase, Skye, and the rest of the team stop Mayor Humdinger from getting powers and using them for his own sneaky purposes? Girls and boys ages 3 to 7 will find out in this all-new storybook. This Nickelodeon read-along contains audio narration.

Oh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur?: All About Dinosaurs

Bonnie Worth

Journey through the fascinating world of dinosaurs with everyone's favorite Cat in the Hat in this positively prehistoric adventure! The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library is a nonfiction picture book series that introduces beginning readers ages 5-8 to important basic concepts.

Learn about how fossils are formed and found, and get an easy introduction to dinosaurs from the flying Archaeoptyerx to the spiky Ankylosaurus. (And not to fear–the Cat in the Hat will break the names down for easy pronunciation for kids and parents.) Perfect for readers who are crazy about dinosaurs (or even just dino-nuggets) and for any kid who loves learning and science.

Featuring beloved characters from Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat, the Learning Library are unjacketed hardcover picture books that explore a range of nonfiction topics about the world we live in and include an index, glossary, and suggestions for further reading.

“Pretty much all the stuff you need to know is in Dr. Seuss.” –President Barack Obama

Bedtime for Peppa (Peppa Pig)

Scholastic

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!

The Napping House

Audrey Wood

Delightful cumulative rhyme leads up to the consequences of piling too many sleepy people and animals in a cozy bed. “Don Wood’s paintings endow Audrey’s familiar plot with beauty and newness, conveying atmosphere as well as illustrating the story.”--Publishers Weekly

Dr. Sebi Cookbook: Ripe the Benefits of the Dr. Sebi 28-Day Alkaline Recipe Meal Plan to Live a Healthier and Disease Free Lifestyle

Stephanie Quiñones

Tired of trying different flavorless recipes to boost your immunity, shred weight, and detoxify your body?

Learn how quick and easy, yet delicious and super simple Dr. Sebi’s recipe cookbook is!

Get started today with over 130+ simple, yet mouthwatering recipes. You will see results and see tremendous progress with losing weight, keeping diseases away, and gaining confidence in yourself. In this book, no longer will you be aimlessly searching the internet for a Dr. Sebi recipe book. We have compiled some of the best known Dr. Sebi’s recipes to replace your daily meal regimen with delicious Alkaline meal recipes to cleanse and revitalize your body. These recipes are simple to make, and best of all compliant with the Dr. Sebi’s Alkaline diet. You’ll be able to open up the book, go to a recipe and feel great knowing that you’ll be eliminating and preventing malignant diseases by just following Dr. Sebi simple Alkaline meal recipes.

By Keeping up and being consistent with Dr. Sebi’s Nutritional guide, you will find no need to depend on over the counter expensive diets and supplements that yield no results!

Inside You Will Discover...

*The benefits of Alkaline and Electric Food diets

*Dr. Sebi’s approved food list to achieve alkalinity

*Smoothie recipes for both Alkaline and Electric food diets

*Nutritional facts of every Alkaline recipe

*Step by step recipe instructions

*130+ Alkaline Recipe Foods with a 28-Day diet plan

*Plus much, much, more!

Here, we present you with some vibrant and delicious Alkaline recipes which include Smoothies and Desserts. The Dr. Sebi diet is a plant-based alkaline diet that has the capacity of restoring the body's alkaline level and fighting diseases. Following the 28-Day diet plan depicted in this book in a precise manner will naturally cure and enhance your overall health and immunity. This book provides quick and easy recipes made from some underrated ingredients which are nutritious and available in every kitchen. Click “BUY NOW” at the top of the page, and instantly Download: Dr. Sebi Cookbook: Ripe the Benefits of the Dr. Sebi 28-Day Alkaline Recipe Meal Plan to Live a Healthier and Disease Free Lifestyle

Where the Red Fern Grows

Wilson Rawls

A beloved classic that captures the powerful bond between man and man’s best friend.

Billy has long dreamt of owning not one, but two, dogs. So when he’s finally able to save up enough money for two pups to call his own—Old Dan and Little Ann—he’s ecstatic. It doesn’t matter that times are tough; together they’ll roam the hills of the Ozarks.

Soon Billy and his hounds become the finest hunting team in the valley. Stories of their great achievements spread throughout the region, and the combination of Old Dan’s brawn, Little Ann’s brains, and Billy’s sheer will seems unbeatable. But tragedy awaits these determined hunters—now friends—and Billy learns that hope can grow out of despair, and that the seeds of the future can come from the scars of the past.

Praise for Where the Red Fern Grows

A Top 100 Children’s Novel, School Library Journal's A Fuse #8 Production
A Must-Read for Kids 9 to 14, NPR
Winner of Multiple State Awards
Over 7 million copies in print!

“Very touching.” —The New York Times Book Review

“One of the great classics of children’s literature . . . Any child who doesn’t get to read this beloved and powerfully emotional book has missed out on an important piece of childhood for the last 40-plus years.” —Common Sense Media

“An exciting tale of love and adventure you’ll never forget.” —School Library Journal

“A book of unadorned naturalness.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Written with so much feeling and sentiment that adults as well as children are drawn [in] with a passion.” —Arizona Daily Star

“It’s a story about a young boy and his two hunting dogs and . . . I can’t even go on without getting a little misty.” —The Huffington Post

“We tear up just thinking about it.” —Time on the film adaptation

Mother Bruce

Ryan T. Higgins

Bruce the bear likes to keep to himself. That, and eat eggs. But when his hard-boiled goose eggs turn out to be real, live goslings, he starts to lose his appetite. And even worse, the goslings are convinced he's their mother. Bruce tries to get the geese to go south, but he can't seem to rid himself of his new companions. What's a bear to do?

Winnie the Pooh

A. A. Milne

Happy 90th birthday, to one of the world's most beloved icons of children's literature, Winnie-the-Pooh!

The adventures of Pooh and Piglet, Kanga and tiny Roo, Owl, Rabbit, and the ever doleful Eeyore are timeless treasures of childhood. In this beautiful edition of Winnie-the-Pooh, each of Ernest H. Shepard's beloved original illustrations has been meticulously hand painted. Bright in color and elegant in design, this lovely volume of Milne's classic tales welcomes friends old and new into the most enchanted of places, the Hundred Acre Wood.

Shiver Trilogy (Shiver, Linger, Forever)

Maggie Stiefvater

Lose yourself in Maggie Stiefvater’s NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Shiver series: SHIVER, LINGER, and FOREVER. shiver Sam's not just a normal boy -- he has a secret. During the summer he walks and talks as a human, but when the cold comes, he runs with his pack as a wolf. Grace has spent years watching the wolves in the woods behind her house -- but never dreamed that she would fall in love with one of them. Now that they've found each other, the clock ticks down on what could be Grace and Sam's only summer together. linger Can Grace and Sam last? Each will have to fight to stay together -- whether it means a reckoning with his werewolf past for Sam, or for Grace, facing a future that is less and less certain. Enter Cole, a new wolf who is wrestling with his own demons, embracing the life of a wolf while denying the ties of being human. For Grace, Sam, and Cole, life is harrowing and euphoric, enticing and alarming. As their world falls apart, love is what lingers. But can it be enough? forever For Grace, Sam, and Cole, the story continues -- only now, the stakes are even higher than before. Wolves are being hunted. Lives are being threatened. It's becoming harder and harder to hold on to one another. The past, the present, and the future are about to collide in one pure moment -- a moment of death or life, farewell or forever.

The Curious George Complete Adventures: 70th Anniversary Edition

H. A. Rey

“This is George. He lived in Africa. He was a good little monkey, and always very curious.” With these words, H. A. and Margret Rey introduced the world to Curious George in 1941, and the world has loved him ever since. The tales of this cheerful and resilient little hero have kept generations of readers enthralled and entertained. Now, in recognition of the sixtieth anniversary of his debut, Houghton Mifflin proudly presents a special edition of George’s best-loved adventures.

With an introduction by critic Leonard Marcus, a retrospective note by publisher Anita Silvey, and a cataloged history of the Reys by curator Dee Jones, this collection offers a fun and fascinating portrait of a classic character and his unique creators.

An Australian Outback Food Chain: A Who-Eats-What Adventure

Rebecca Hogue Wojahn

Welcome to the Australian Outback! As your jeep bumps along an empty road, the dry, dusty land all around you bakes in the heat. But the Outback is full of life, from a frilled lizard snapping at bush flies to a kangaroo family munching on grass. Day and night in the Outback, the hunt is on to find food—and to avoid becoming someone else’s next meal. All living things are connected to one another in a food chain, from animal to animal, animal to plant, plant to insect, and insect to animal. What path will you take to follow the food chain through the Outback? Will you ... Run with a pack of dingos? Lurk with a saltwater crocodile as it stalks its prey? Swoop through the night sky with a ghost bat? Follow all three chains and many more on this who-eats-what adventure!

Assessing Student Understanding in Science: A Standards-Based K-12 Handbook, Edition 2

Sandra K. Enger

"In this second edition, Enger and Yager expand their previous work by suggesting new assessments and more clearly connecting their assessments with the National Science Education Standards. For classroom teachers, this book offers a range of suggestions that can enhance instruction. For science teacher educators, this book is an invaluable and handy resource in working with beginning, new, or experienced science teachers."
—Julie A. Luft, Professor of Science Education
Arizona State University

Create and customize assessments to determine student understanding in six domains of science!

Carefully designed assessments can give teachers the information they need to improve instruction and help students meet educational goals and objectives. This updated resource offers a multifaceted approach to measure what students know and can do as a result of their learning experiences.

Assessing Student Understanding in Science provides educators with essential methods to best assess student proficiency and performance in science. The authors provide an extensive collection of strategies and examples for elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Aligned with national science standards, the book includes:

Criteria to measure student progress in six critical domains of science—concepts, processes, applications, attitude, creativity, and the nature of science
Strategies to evaluate your teaching practice, such as action research, video recordings, and journaling
Information about using formative assessments to inform teaching
Methods for assessing student work using portfolios, self-evaluations, and rubrics
An introduction to using science notebooks as assessment tools

With the proven frameworks in this book, teachers can build customized assessments to meet instructional needs and prepare students to succeed in science.

Peppa's Halloween Party (Peppa Pig: 8x8)

Scholastic,

It is the spookiest time of year! Peppa and her family play outside in the leaves, carve pumpkins, and dress up in costumes for a Halloween party with all of their friends!

Dinosaurs Before Dark

Book 1

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!

Where did the tree house come from?

Before Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them to the prehistoric past. Now they have to figure out how to get home. Can they do it before dark…or will they become a dinosaur’s dinner?

Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid?

Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books
Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader
Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure
Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures

Seven Ruff-Ruff Rescues! (PAW Patrol)

Nickelodeon Publishing

This paw-some collection of seven leveled readers features the characters from Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol. Join the characters from Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol for reading adventures! This collection features seven leveled readers: Mission PAW, Meet Tracker!, The Spooky Cabin, Rubble’s Big Wish, Everest Saves the Day!, Under the Waves!, and Up in the Air! Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love every paw-some rescue. This Nickelodeon read-along contains audio narration.

Squeak's Guide to Caring for Your Pet Rats or Mice

Isabel Thomas

In this book, Squeak the Mouse reveals how readers should go about choosing pet rats or mice, what supplies they will need, how to make a new pet rat or mouse feel at home, and how to properly care for pet rats or mice, including feeding, exercising, and keeping cages clean. Text is accompanied by clear, labeled photographs to further reinforce key concepts, and the use of an animal narrator also allows the book to be used to teach perspective.

Dr. Sebi Alkaline Diet Smoothie Recipes Food Book: Discover Delicious Alkaline & Electric Smoothies To Naturally Cleanse, Revitalize, And Heal Your Body From Diseases With Dr. Sebi's Approved Diets

Stephanie Quiñones

Dr. Sebi Alkaline Diet Smoothie Recipes Food Book: Discover Delicious Alkaline & Electric Smoothies to Naturally Cleanse, Revitalize, and Heal Your Body From Diseases with Dr. Sebi's Approved Diets.

Discover how the Dr. Sebi-inspired diet book involves the use of natural Alkaline and Electric Food smoothies recipes from Dr. Sebi’s approved food list to help you detoxify, heal, and prevent malignant diseases in your body. In this book, no longer will you be aimlessly searching the internet for a Dr. Sebi smoothie recipes. We have compiled some of the best known Dr. Sebi’s recipes to replace your daily meal regimen with delicious smoothies to cleanse and revitalize your body. These recipes are simple to make, and best of all compliant with the Dr. Sebi’s diet. You’ll be able to open up the book, go to a recipe and feel great knowing that you’ll be eliminating and preventing malignant diseases by just drinking a delicious and healthy smoothie drink.

Are You Looking to Feel Great and Have a Total Body Transformation Without Having to Depend on Over the Counter Expensive Diets and Supplements That Have not Results?

We found that these smoothie recipes not only help to cleanse your body from all the waste from processed and man made foods, but also helps to boost your immune system, detoxify your liver and body from waste, toxins, and having severe liver damage. That’s why we made sure to include only the BEST recipes from Dr. Sebi approved Alkaline and Electric food diet and let you focus on your goals while living a stress free smoothie lifestyle. Download: Dr Sebi Alkaline Diet Smoothie Recipes Food Book: Discover Delicious Alkaline & Electric Smoothies To Naturally Cleanse, Revitalize, And Heal Your Body From Diseases With Dr. Sebi's Approved diets.

Inside You Will Discover...

*The benefits of Alkaline and Electric Food diets

*Dr. Sebi’s approved food list to achieve alkalinity

* Smoothie recipes for both Alkaline and Electric food diets

*Nutritional facts of every smoothie recipe

*Step by step recipe instructions

*”Bonus” Dr. Sebi’s top 10 medicinal herbal plants and its uses

*Plus much, much, more!

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Silicon

Clara MacCarald

Silicon is everywhere. It can be found in the rocks under our feet, in the windows of our homes, and in the "brain" of every smartphone. Without silicon to make computer chips, there would be no Silicon Valley in California. Silicon is second only to oxygen as the most common element in the earth's crust. Silicon isn't always hard, either. It's found in objects as bendable as a spatula or as stretchy as a bouncing putty. Tubes containing silicon can even help save people's lives. In this informative text, readers take a close look at this amazing element.

Bluey: Grannies

Penguin Young Readers Licenses

Read along in this picture book and join Bluey's latest adventure!

Based on the on the wildly successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+

Join Bluey and Bingo as they try to answer the question: can grannies dance?

This picture book retells one of the funniest Bluey episodes: "Grannies!" Once again, everyone's favorite Blue Heelers Bingo and Bluey use their limitless energy to explore their world in unpredictable and hilarious ways.

A Dragon Named Egg

Heidi Howarth

It's hard to be different. For Egg, it was almost impossible. As the first dragon ever born from an egg, he was remarkable, and he was unlike anyone else in his family. Small for his age, unable to fly or breathe fire, and given a silly name, Egg struggles to figure out how he fits in. However, sometimes the smallest being can make the biggest change.

Ready Race Rescue! (PAW Patrol)

Nickelodeon Publishing

Chase, Marshall, Skye, and the rest of Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol are all revved up for the Adventure Bay 500! Can these pit-crew pups keep the cars on the track while stopping a plot to ruin the race? Boys and girls ages 3-7 will love finding out in this storybook. This Nickelodeon read-along contains audio narration.

The Creek

Penguin Young Readers Licenses

When Bluey, Bingo, and Mackenzie are tired of playing at the playground, Dad takes them to the creek instead! But the creek is very different from the playground. . . .

Dad takes Bluey, Bingo, and Mackenzie to the creek after they grow tired of playing at the playground. But Bluey doesn't like the thorns, or the spiders, or the pointy rocks, or . . . the leeches! She struggles to find the fun. Can Bluey learn to step out of her comfort zone and try new things? Read along in this 8x8 book to join Bluey's latest adventure.

Coyote Tales

Thomas King

Two tales, set in a time “when animals and human beings still talked to each other,” display Thomas King’s cheeky humor and master storytelling skills. Freshly illustrated and reissued as an early chapter book, these stories are perfect for newly independent readers.

In Coyote Sings to the Moon, Old Woman and the animals sing to the moon each night. Coyote attempts to join them, but his voice is so terrible they beg him to stop. He is crushed and lashes out — who needs Moon anyway? Furious, Moon dives into a pond, plunging the world into darkness. But clever Old Woman comes up with a plan to send Moon back up into the sky and, thanks to Coyote, there she stays.

In Coyote’s New Suit, mischievous Raven wreaks havoc when she suggests that Coyote’s toasty brown suit is not the finest in the forest, thus prompting him to steal suits belonging to all the other animals. Meanwhile, Raven tells the other animals to borrow clothes from the humans’ camp. When Coyote finds that his closet is too full, Raven slyly suggests he hold a yard sale, then sends the human beings (in their underwear) and the animals (in their ill-fitting human clothes) along for the fun. A hilarious illustration of the consequences of wanting more than we need.

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Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.5
Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.

It's Not the Stork!: A Book about Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends

Robie H. Harris

"In their previous landmark volumes . . . Harris and Emberley established themselves as the purveyors of reader-friendly, straightforward information on human sexuality for readers as young as seven. Here they successfully tackle the big questions . . . for even younger kids." – The Horn Book (starred review)

Young children are curious about almost everything, especially their bodies. And young children are not afraid to ask questions. What makes me a girl? What makes me a boy? Why are some parts of girls' and boys' bodies the same and why are some parts different? How was I made? Where do babies come from? Is it true that a stork brings babies to mommies and daddies?

IT'S NOT THE STORK! helps answer these endless and perfectly normal questions that preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary school children ask about how they began. Through lively, comfortable language and sensitive, engaging artwork, Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley address readers in a reassuring way, mindful of a child's healthy desire for straightforward information. Two irresistible cartoon characters, a curious bird and a squeamish bee, provide comic relief and give voice to the full range of emotions and reactions children may experience while learning about their amazing bodies. Vetted and approved by science, health, and child development experts, the information is up-to-date, age-appropriate, and scientifically accurate, and always aimed at helping kids feel proud, knowledgeable, and comfortable about their own bodies, about how they were born, and about the family they are part of.

Learning About the Respiratory System

Susan Dudley Gold

In an informative and easy-to-understand look at the respiratory system, the author discusses what this body system is and what organs are involved in its various processes. She discusses the potential health problems that can affect the respiratory system, such as cancer, pneumonia, and emphysema, as well as ways to keep healthy and problem-free. Little-known facts about the respiratory system are also included.

A Puppy Little Christmas (PAW Patrol)

Nickelodeon Publishing

This Christmas collection features three Nickelodeon PAW Patrol storybooks. It’s a great gift for boys and girls ages 3 to 7! This Nickelodeon read-along contains audio narration.

The Circulatory Story

Mary Corcoran

Simple, humorous text and comic illustrations explain the basics of the circulatory system--the systemic, pulmonary, and coronary circuits. Readers follow a red blood cell on its journey through the body, and in the process learn how the body combats disease, performs gas exchanges, and fights plaque.

World Geography, Grades 6 - 12

Wendi Silvano

Take students in grades 6 and up on a field trip without leaving the classroom using World Geography: Daily Skill Builders! This 96-page book features two short, reproducible activities per page and includes enough lessons for an entire school year. It covers topics such as location and place, human-environment interaction, different types of maps, map reading, and the regions and countries of the world. Activities become more challenging as students build upon what they have learned. The book is perfect for review and practice and supports National Geography Standards.

The Very Clumsy Click Beetle

Eric Carle

From bestselling author and illustrator Eric Carle, the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, comes another classic tale about one very clumsy click beetle. A perfect gift to share with the child or grandchild in your life.

When a little click beetle falls onto his back, he seeks the help of a wise old click beetle. "Look at me," says the more experienced click beetle, giving a loud CLICK and flipping onto its feet. But try as he might, the clumsy little click beetle just can't get the hang of it--or can he? In the tradition of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Carle creates a winning story of perseverance and pride in achievement complete with an ingenious fiber-optic microchip that truly gives voice to the valiant little beetle as it CLICKs its way through the colorful pages and somersaults into your heart.

Praise for The Very Clumsy Click Beetle:

"Sure to be loved and requested again and again, Click Beetle is a well-crafted story, joyfully illustrated, that speaks to the hearts of young children."--Library Journal

"At once stark and sophisticated, Carle's trademark collage art fills the pages of his latest Very volume."--Publishers Weekly

"Carle's trademark artwork, featuring large, colorful collages set against expansive white space, is--as always--a strong attribute."--Booklist

The Full Moon at the Napping House

Audrey Wood

In the wide-awake bed in the full-moon house, everyone is restless! The moonlight is pouring in and no one can get to sleep: not Granny, her grandchild, the dog, the cat, or even a mouse. It's not until a tiny musical visitor offers up a soothing song does the menagerie settle down, and finally everyone is off to dreamland.

With a perfectly crafted text and stunning paintings, Audrey and Don Wood reveal once again why they are picture book creators of the highest order. The Full Moon at the Napping House, the highly anticipated follow-up to their beloved classic The Napping House, is the ideal book to share at bedtime or anytime.

Because of Winn-Dixie Anniversary Edition

Kate DiCamillo

Revisit Kate DiCamillo’s beloved first novel with a beautiful twentieth-anniversary edition featuring an introduction by Ann Patchett.

“This book is (I hope) a hymn of praise to dogs, friendship, and the South,” Kate DiCamillo said of her best-selling debut novel, which has been awarded a Newbery Honor, translated into nearly thirty languages, and turned into a major motion picture. The story of a preacher’s daughter named Opal whose life is transformed by a scruffy dog named Winn-Dixie continues to touch the hearts of readers of all ages. Celebrate twenty years of Because of Winn-Dixie with a signature anniversary edition featuring a redesigned cover, an introduction by PEN/Faulkner Award–winning author Ann Patchett, and an afterword by Kate DiCamillo.

The Kissing Hand

Audrey Penn

School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester's fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a children's classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and their parents, especially at times of separation, whether starting school, entering daycare, or going to camp. It is widely used by kindergarten teachers on the first day of school. Stickers at the back will help children and their parents keep their Kissing Hand alive.

Paddington Goes for Gold (Read aloud by Stephen Fry) (Paddington)

Michael Bond

This is a read-along edition with audio synced to the text, performed by Stephen Fry.

A brand new picture book featuring Paddington, the classic bear from Darkest Peru, as he takes part in a local family sports event, with hilarious results!

When Paddington attends a local family sports event with the Brown family, he can’t wait to try his paw at as many activities as possible. But, as always, when Paddington is around, things do not quite go according to plan... with outrageously sticky results.

And as Paddington soon finds out, it’s not winning that counts, it’s the taking part...

Will Paddington go home with any prizes?

Franklin's Halloween

Book 13

It’s Halloween in Woodland in this classic storybook featuring Franklin the turtle, the inspiration for the beloved TV show Franklin and Friends!

Franklin and his pals are excited for the Halloween party. But things get scary when everyone’s favorite turtle suspects there might be an uninvited guest: a real ghost!

This spooky story is one of the original titles in the Franklin children’s book series, which features an adventurous turtle and his animal friends. Beloved by kids around the world, the series has been translated into over thirty-five languages and adapted into an animated television series airing on Nick Jr.

My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things: For Little Learners Who Want to Know Everything

A charming children's first encyclopedia bursting with facts about the world, animals, people, planets, and, very importantly, you!

Finally, the world is at your little learner's fingertips for all in storybook format with exciting graphic novel elements. Introduce children aged 4 - 7 to the foundations of what makes the world turn during story time with this range of encyclopedias.

The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn.My Encylopedia Of Very Important Things is a mind-boggling collection of everything interesting to get you on your way to knowing it all. Full of fun facts for kids, colorful illustrations, and games that will feed your imagination. This kids encyclopedia is filled with age appropriate knowledge on a range of topics that is complementary to your school's Curriculum.

Explore our world and its place in the galaxy - from animals and people, to planets and very importantly about yourself! Go on a journey to discover a world of information. Learn about just how many animals are there and how they live and communicate. Find out about our history - cavemen, the first explorers, ancient Egyptians and even dinosaurs. There's so much crammed into one place and it's all put into colorful and engaging ways suitable for young inquisitive minds.

Tell The Story Of The World One Page At A Time!

My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things is the perfect blending of adorable, simple illustrations with rich photography and lively text. Made for you and young minds to read together or alone and formatted with a ribbon bookmark to pick up right wherever you left off. This truly is the ideal first reference book for young readers.

This educational book takes you on a journey through:
- Very Important Things About People
- Very Important Things About Me
- Very important Things About My Planet
- Very Important Things About Places
- Very Important Things About Animals

My Encyclopedia Of Very Important Things is part of the educational series My Very Encyclopedias. Complete the collection and learn more about the world around you, the animals that walk, fly and swim and the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them.

Shortlisted
The School Library Association Information Book Award 2017
Best Children's Book in the Junior Design Awards 2017

Darkness of Dragons (Wings of Fire, Book 10)

Book 10

Qibli knows Darkstalker must be stopped. And he knows he could stop him -- if he had magic. With even a sliver of the ancient dragon's all-powerful scroll, Qibli could rewrite history the right way: end war forever; make every dragon happy; perhaps even cast a very small spell so that everyone would like him . . . Instead, as Darkstalker's dangerous influence spreads across Pyrrhia, entrancing or killing every dragon in the seven tribes, Qibli can only grasp the small animus objects he's borrowed from Turtle. With some clever thinking, Qibli's talons finally hold the power to make a difference. But prophecies are not easy to rewrite. Can Qibli be the magical force Pyrrhia needs, or will he be the one to bring Jade Mountain -- and his family, his friends, his whole world -- crashing down?

The Rabbit Listened

Cori Doerrfeld

A moving and universal picture book about empathy and kindness, sure to soothe heartaches big and small—now a New York Times bestseller

When something sad happens, Taylor doesn't know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn't feel like chatting. The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that's not quite right either. One by one, the animals try to tell Taylor how to act, and one by one they fail to offer comfort. Then the rabbit arrives. All the rabbit does is listen . . . which is just what Taylor needs.

With its spare, poignant text and irresistibly sweet illustration, The Rabbit Listened is about how to comfort and heal the people in your life, by taking the time to carefully, lovingly, gently listen.

Llama Llama Red Pajama

Anna Dewdney

Llama llama

red pajama

reads a story

with his mama.

This gift edition of a bedtime read-aloud classic is perfect for birthdays, baby showers, and special occasions! Enclosed in a beautiful slip-case cover is the classic hardcover edition, a CD audio recording of the author reading Llama Llama Red Pajama and six more Llama Llama stories, and a brand new, removable piece of art by Anna Dewdney. Lots of Llama Llama to give and to love!