Sarah Jane Hartwell is scared and doesn't want to start over at a new school. She doesn't know anybody, and nobody knows her. It will be awful. She just knows it. With much prodding from Mr. Hartwell, Sarah Jane reluctantly pulls herself together and goes to school. She is quickly befriended by Mrs. Burton, who helps smooth her jittery transition. This charming and familiar story will delight readers with its surprise ending.Fun, energetic illustrations brighten page after page with the busy antics surrounding Sarah Jane. FIRST DAY JITTERS is an enchanting story that is sure to be treasured by anyone who has ever anticipated a first day of school.

    Six classic Babar stories are available in one volume, with more than 200 color illustrations from the original books by de Brunhoff.

    Maturing readers continue to love Bob Books with their lighthearted stories and entertaining pictures. Childrens' reading vocabularies grow quickly as they finish the longer stories in eight books, 16 to 24 pages. They are proud to be ready for chapter books.

    With a baby on her hip and laundry piling up, she demands light and dark, earth and sky, creepers and crawlers, and lots of folks to trade stories with on the front porch. And when the work is done, Big Momma, she is pleased all right. "That’s good," she says. "That’s real good." With down-home language and infectious rhythms, Phyllis Root spins a creation myth like no other, brilliantly illustrated by the incomparable Helen Oxenbury.

    Roar! Is it a dragon? A great big dragon? He searches the woods and finds a surprise. Three very little dragons are almost ready for bed. But who will read to them, tuck them in, and kiss them good night? Is this a job for the Good Knight? Young readers, like the young dragons, will quickly fall under the Good Knight's spell."Stories of valiant knights slaying fearsome dragons are going to fall sadly flat after one reading of this bewitching tale." (Kirkus Reviews, pointer review)

    Then Biscuit can't wait to show off his new trick!

    But he's never satisfied: Something is missing.In his first book, actor and musician John Lithgow introduces a memorable character, a fickle yet lovable child prodigy who brings the sounds and rhythms of an orchestra to sprawling visual life. With a double gatefold showing the entire orchestra, this is the ultimate book for the music lover in all of us.Deedle-ee Doodle-eeDoom-pety CLANG!

    Kids will love the book's contemporary comic-book look with its zany illustrations, speech balloons and guidebook. Parents and teachers will love the well-researched story lines and solid factual information. In this book, the Binkerton twins, Josh and Emma, and their little sister, Libby, stumble into the Good Times Travel Agency and take a once-in-a-lifetime trip back to Ancient Egypt!

    In exploring God's awesome nature, it is helpful for children to understand God's design for them. For example, just as the monarch butterfly emerges from a cocoon to soar to heights above the clouds, so too can we all rest in the knowledge that God has made each of us special, and He has great love and a plan for us.

    Full-color illustrations bring these concepts to visual reality.

    Can Little Critter help clean up?Our Park is an original Little Critter First Reader for childr

    Discusses the merits of telling the truth.

    The book includes the story of Lassie by Robert Weatherwax, Sr. and the stories of PD, Sparkle and Bear by Jack Hanna. The book also contains a 42-page journal for people to write their own story and share their memories of their beloved pets. The book is a self-contained support group for people who are grieving over the death of a beloved pet.

    At first T. J. refuses to eat his new food, and it requires the full attention of the zoo staff to ensure that he grows into a huge, beautiful, and very healthy tiger.Through photographs, narrative, and graphs, young readers follow T.J. as he grows from a tiny newborn into a five-hundred-pound adult. A heartwarming story about one tiger's fight for survival that also introduces a basic math skill.

    Mark Graham gracefully renders these simple pleasures with impressionistic landscapes that show a family's camping adventure in the wilderness-- a special time of togetherness, joy, and wonder. With its spare text and breathtaking art, here is a perfect gift that will speak to readers of all ages and diverse religious backgrounds.

    This bountiful series introduces young readers to a myriad of animals who inhabit the earth's wet wonderlands.-- A Parents' Choice Approval for 19 title book and tape series.-- Each book includes an informative note and glossary full of fascinating facts confirmed by the Smithsonian Institution curators.-- Read-along cassettes incorporate authentic sea sounds, such as real-life recordings of dolphins and whales.-- Toys authenticated by Smithsonian Institution curators for realism.Sockeye Salmon swims from the Pacific Ocean inland through rivers and lakes to return to his birthplace.

    Featuring Mercer Mayer's charming illustrations and favorite Little Critter characters, children will want to open these books again and again. To ensure reading success, the First Readers were based on McGraw-Hill's respected educational SRA Open Court Reading Program.

    Soon the babies will be ready to hatch and swim on their own.

    What are squishy, slimy, icky, creepy, crawly, and fun??? Bugs! Read and sing along with lovable hosts—like the ladybug and the inchworm—as they lead the way through a musical adventure that teaches as it entertains.

    Throughout the 1500's, the Netherlands included the territory that today constitutes Belgium, Holland, and Luxembourg. The people of this area were diligent and self-reliant, hardened by years of reclaiming the land from the sea by building a series of dikes and canals. The waterway system that meandered through the land provided ready access from the port cities for trade and commerce from around the world. Because of these geographic conditions, the land blossomed with prosperity.

    He remembered that it was Picture Day. He remembered that Mrs. Hughes told them to look spiffy.Bertie is determined to look his very best for his second grade school picture on Monday. In fact, he even plans to wear his red polka-dot bow tie. But before the weekend's over, Bertie loses a front tooth, gets a shiner, and receives a "terribly interesting" haircut from his little sister Eloise. Bertie and Eloise, whom young readers met in Hot Fudge Hero, are back--and as charming as ever. In their smart and playful style, Pat Brisson and Diana Cain Bluthenthal capture these endearing characters in all of their trials and triumphs.

    Hank and Frank must count, add, and multiply to figure out the right amount of food for their party.

    Set in a playground that looks a lot like the game board, readers are introduced to a new character on each page. The character is doing something "good or bad" (a theme carried over from the board game), which is expressed through the illustrations. For example, one kid climbs a tree to save a kitten -- "Brave Kid " while another kid goes down the slide backwards -- "Silly Kid "

    

    Their noisy complaints trouble the Maker of All Things. The creatures soon discover that everyone's voice is needed to make a song that pleases the Maker.

    Full of exciting facts and trivia about elephants.

    Born an orphan, the title character grows up to love eagles, despite the fact that the people of his tribe distrust eagles. In return he is ridiculed and made an outcast. One year, the tribe has difficulty hunting and fishing, and must depart their land. With not enough room in their boats, Eagle Boy is left behind. He is saved from starvation by the eagles he loves, and using their assistance saves his starving tribe, who have not been able to find a fertile place to live since their departure. The gorgeous illustrations and tales of adventures and bald eagles will thrill children, while also instructing them about individualism and humanity, as well as Northwest Coast Native life. This is a paperback edition of a pre-existing hardcover book originally published in 2000.

    Day's class has a party to celebrate the 100th day of school, Fluffy finds out how rowdy but fun parties can be. The winner of the seed-eating contest and a 100-inch dash, Fluffy is one indomitable guinea pig

    His name is synonymous with computer savvy and business acumen. Young people are just as curious about Bill Gates as adults and will enjoy this look at his life and achievements.

    Children discover that they do not have to travel great distances to see great things as they read about amazing animals, insects, and birds that live in backyards across North America.-- A Parents' Choice Approval for 19 title book and tape series.-- Glossary highlights key plant and animal terms.-- Read-along cassettes include page-turning tones and authentic sound effects.-- Toys authenticated by Smithsonian Institution curators for realism.In a backyard in southern New England, Bumblebee emerges from her winter hibernation and soon her nest is a flurry of activity.

    Mole is lonely as only a mole can be. He prefers his cozy, dark hole under an apple tree to the bright outdoors. But try as he might to have friends over, he finds that his hole is not well suited to the frog, the bee, and the mouse. Poor Mr. Mole is a lonely old soul--until he finds . . . Ms. Mole! Our first Read-a-Rebus title in Step into Reading® is sure to delight young readers.

    And now he has something new to collect - rocks! Soon Josh and his best friend, Amy, have so many rocks they need to organize their collection. But how?Young collectors will be fascinated by all there is to know about rocks and about classifying - sorting and organizing objects by attributes like color, shape, or size. Grab your rock hammer and join the fun with this entertaining story by Stuart J. Murphy and lively art by Cat Bowman Smith

    He can't tell time on the analog watch that replaces it. What should he do?

    

    How do seeds grow? Why is grass green? Why do bees hum? Each full-color spread is packed with explanations, diagrams, and simple experiments that make the concepts fun.

    An early reader based on the Jumpstart characters

    

    and right in their own backyards!

    These books are packed with fun information including a short history, famous figures, geography, industry and environment. These books are sure to be a hit with 8-12 year olds (and grown-ups, too!). Learn the history of California!

    From learning to count their fingers to learning to put on their shoes, children encounter mathematical concepts early in life. Steve Swinburne introduces children to number-related words in this bouncy, colorful photo-essay. From one to a dozen, lively photographs illustrated math words such as single, double, couple, and prefixes such as uni-, bi-, and tri-. The second half of the book is presented as a guessing game. Following Lots and Lots of Zebra Stripes and Guess Whose Shadow?, Steve Swinburne offers children another entertaining look at an all-important concept.

    Full color photographs of a multicultural cast of children, most with Down syndrome, illustrate the simple text that helps children learn their ABCs.

    Describes various types of maps, as well as compass roses, and map keys.

    McKissack comes a humorous and poignant picture book about the right time to tell the truth.“Tell the truth and shame the devil,” Libby’s mama has told her. So whatever is Libby doing wrong? Ever since she started telling only the truth, the whole world seems to be mad at her. First, it’s her best friend, Ruthie Mae, who gets upset when Libby tells all their friends that Ruthie Mae has a hole in her sock. Then Willie gives her an ugly look when she tells the teacher he hasn’t done his homework. It seems that telling the truth isn’t always so simple. Can Libby figure out what it really means to be truthful and make amends?

    

    

    Day's class want to give Fluffy a bath -- and they want to find him a girlfriend, too! "Valentine's Day, " Fluffy says. "Who needs it?" But in the end, he has to admit that he's one lovable pig.