The good times continue to roll in this next collection of Garfield comic book stories! In this round, we see how the gang beats the heat, learn if Jon can finally stop being late, and if Nermal can set a world record! Also, Pet Force stops by!

    Army Captain and New York Times bestselling author of Until Tuesday, comes what Amazon.com has declared the "Best Nonfiction Children's Book of 2014." As narrated by Tuesday,  Tuesday Tucks Me In  is a day in the life of this service dog extraordinaire and tail-wagging ambassador for all things positive and uplifting in the world. The book takes us through a typical day of adventures, starting with Tuesday waking Luis in the morning and greeting him with dog breath in the face, and then ending with Tuesday cuddling up to Luis on their bed, the last moment they spend together before sleep.

    Grow a reader. This 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! DRAGON MASTERS has it all! Dragons, a Dragon Stone, a king, a wizard, and magic! In the first book in this fully-illustrated series, 8-year old Drake is snatched up by King Roland's soldier and taken to the castle. He is to be trained as a Dragon Master. At the castle, he is joined by three other young Dragon Masters-in-training: Ana, Rori, and Bo. The Dragon Masters must learn how to connect with and train their dragons--and they must also uncover their dragons' special powers. Does Drake have what it takes to be a Dragon Master? What is his dragon's special power?

    Jones and Ivy & Bean! Here comes a lovably energetic little sister with a BIG personality—and an imagination to match!As the youngest in her family, Dory really wants attention, and more than anything she wants her brother and sister to play with her. But she’s too much of a baby for them, so she’s left to her own devices—including her wild imagination and untiring energy. Her siblings may roll their eyes at her childish games, but Dory has lots of things to do: outsmarting the monsters all over the house, escaping from prison (aka time-out), and exacting revenge on her sister’s favorite doll. And when they really need her, daring Dory will prove her bravery, and finally get exactly what she has been looking for.With plenty of pictures bursting with charm and character, this hilarious book about an irresistible rascal is the new must-read for the chapter book set.

    If you had reindeer hair, it could help you stay afloat in water. And if you had a porcupine's hair, no bully would ever bother you again! WHAT IF YOU HAD ANIMAL HAIR? is a follow-up to the adorable WHAT IF YOU HAD ANIMAL TEETH? Each spread will feature a photographic image of the animal and its hair on the left and an illustration of a child with that animal's hair on the right. As in ANIMAL TEETH, the illustrations will be humorous and will accompany informative text.

    Sybille Schenker’s evocative and exquisite illustrations bring a unique beauty and graphic excellence to this beloved favorite.

    

    Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.Included in this box are five favorite Pete the Cat I Can Read books:Pete the Cat: Play Ball!Pete the Cat: Pete's Big LunchPete the Cat: Pete at the BeachPete the Cat: A Pet for PetePete the Cat: Too Cool for SchoolThis boxed set of My First I Can Read paperbacks is an excellent choice to share in the home or classroom, in particular for children ages 3 to 6. Parents and teachers would welcome a gift of this set of Pete the Cat My First I Can Read bestsellers!

    It covers such topics as the slug's two pairs of tentacles, one pair for seeing, one pair for smelling (it can see you're a kid and smell like broccoli), its breathing hole (on the side of its head!), and its pretty gross mucous covering (in order to find a partner, the slug can follow another slug's mucous trail. True love!). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Slug contains real information that will tie in with curriculum.

    

    Plus, Heidi enters a cookie contest and uses a little magic to make her cookies extraspecial. Included in this chapter book bind-up are:#1 Heidi Heckelbeck Has a Secret#2 Heidi Heckelbeck Casts a Spell#3 Heidi Heckelbeck and the Cookie Contest

    In fact, she loves using her loud voice so much; it's earned her the nickname "Decibella!" Young readers will be entertained as they see how Isabella learns the "five volumes" of voice and discovers that different situations require a different tone. Award-winning author Julia Cook uses a fun, yet educational, style to show kids how and when to use their five voices; whisper, 6-inch, table-talk, strong speaker and outside.

    Each cute animal has its own pair of pretty fairy wings, and a special job to do in Misty Wood to make it a wonderful place to live. Poppy the Pony is very shy. She loves soaring through Misty Wood, but she is too scared to talk to any of the other fairy animals. Then, one day, a thunderstorm comes, and Poppy discovers she is braver than she ever knew...The Fairy Animals of Misty Wood are perfect books for girls aged 5-7. They will fall in love with these gorgeous, magical kittens, puppies, bunnies and more. Have you collected all of the Fairy Animals? Bella the Bunny; Betsy the Bunny; Chloe the Kitten; Daisy the Deer; Hailey the Hedgehog; Katie the Kitten; Mia the Mouse; Paddy the Puppy; Paige the Pony; Polly the Puppy; Poppy the Pony; and, Sophie the Squirrel. Lily Small grew up on the outskirts of a wood in Southern England. The eldest of four children, she would often keep her younger brother and sisters entertained with imaginary tales of the creatures that lived in the woods and the adventures they would get up to when humans weren't around. The Fairy Animals of Misty Wood stories contain some of these original ideas and many, many more...

    But when her wish comes true, she discovers that having the tallest hair in the world is not without its problems.

    They share their strengths and struggles and how they discover bravery in women in the Bible. In this full-color, illustrated Bible storybook, the Brave Girls help readers learn important lessons from more than thirty women in the Bible, including Eve, Sarah, Rahab, Esther, Mary, and Lydia. Through their lives, readers will learn such valuable truths as:God loves me even when I mess up.God has a plan for me.My faith is important to me.I can share my faith.Your brave girl will love this exciting new brand that meets the marketplace’s need for stories about real girls who are living out their faith. Written by Jennifer Gerelds and illustrated by renowned artists Olga and Aleksey Ivanov, Brave Girls Bible Stories will soon be joined by two 30-day devotionals—Faithful Friends and Better than Perfect—as well as the Brave Girls Study Bible. Trim Size: 7 x 9

    She wants to know what they do, how they look, how they guard God’s loved ones, and best of all, how they serve the Creator of the world.   “God really created angels to serve him more than us, Little Cub.They love him and would do anything for him.” This uplifting tale will encourage young hearts by exploring the glory and design of God’s messengers, while turning toward him with praise.     Also available: God Gave Us YouGod Gave Us Two God Gave Us Christmas God Gave Us HeavenGod Gave Us LoveGod Gave Us the WorldGod Gave Us Easter Over two million copies in the series sold!

    This fully illustrated guide to the upcoming "The LEGO(R) Movie" explores the characters and locations of this long-awaited film with profiles, location spreads, and behind-the-scenes information about how the movie was made. "The LEGO(R) Movie: The Essential Guide" would not be complete without fun and interesting facts and coll movie stills.

    Parties are noisy, disorganized, and smelly—all things that are hard for a kid with Asperger’s. Worst of all is socializing with other kids. But with the support of Felicia and her mom, good friends who know how to help him, he not only gets through the party, but also has fun. When his mom picks him up, Armond admits the party was not easy, but he feels good that he faced the challenge—and that he’s a good friend. A great book for anyone to learn about coping with autism or Asperger’s.

    The story centres around a fork named Jean who hates taking baths in the sink and detests showering in the dishwasher. It's a clever fable with a timeless message.

    Julie M. Wood, with lively illustrations by Sebastien Braun, this set of books stars Tug the Pup and an endearing group of characters who will lead beginners through the proven steps for successful reading.The Learn to Read with Tug the Pup books features sight word vocabulary, simple text, strong picture support, and character and plot development. The parent guide lists ideas for building early literacy skills through shared reading, games, and art activities. Plus stickers are included for added encouragement.The 11 stories in this box set are Guided Reading Levels A–C, which means it's the perfect entry point for new readers, with simple and predictable stories.Enter into the world of reading with My Very First I Can Read! This comprehensive emergent reading program addresses all the components of reading mastery based on the latest early literacy research.

    Many children are fascinated by the Ancient Egyptians — their colossal pyramids, their somewhat gory methods of preserving their dead and their amazing, all-powerful gods. Children will love lifting the flaps and peeking beneath them to discover lots of fascination facts about mummies, pyramids and life in Ancient Egypt.

    Kids will learn about the world of butterflies: their beauty, their importance to plant life, and their incredible metamorphosis and migration.

    Perfect for ages 4-8. Combining the proven success of the I Can Read! brand with the ever-popular Big Idea VeggieTales humor and characters, this Level One I Can Read will be another bestseller for the retailer and a best-loved book by the families that purchase them.In The Mess Detectives and the Case of the Lost Temper, Bob and Larry have another important case … track down the Masked Door Slammer. But when the investigation doesn't go the way Bob wants, and things go wrong, he begins to lose his temper. Will a gentle reminder from Larry help Bob get his temper under control?Common Core Standards:CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.1 With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.2 With prompting and support, retell familiar stories, including key details.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.3 With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story.

    What do you mean? How can a dreidel not work? the shopkeeper asked. It was certainly the most beautiful spinning top the shopkeeper had ever seen, with magical golden letters on its sides. But it just would not spin for two spoiled children who insisted on owning it! Later, the shopkeeper decides to try it one last time: would it spin for another child, one who carried the true spirit of Hanukkah in his heart? In this beautiful holiday story by award-winning author Martha Simpson, and brought to life by the imaginative illustrations of award-winning illustrator D. Yael Bernhard, the happiness and joy of the Hanukkah miracle will warm the heart of young and old alike with its simple message: wonders still occur for those who are ready for them. Included is a useful appendix that explains Hanukkah, and an explanation on how to play the dreidel game."

    In this lively and educational reader, they'll learn how those plants grow. Kids will take this magical journey from seed pollination to plant growth, learning about what plants need to thrive and grow with the same careful text, brilliant photographs, and the fun approach National Geographic Readers are known for.

    Along the way, they encounter incredible creatures while combining science education and fun. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will dive into this Step 2 Reader with the Kratt brothers as they activate their Creature Power Suits to swim with sharks, whales, and other wild sea creatures! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.From the Trade Paperback edition.

    It may be raining outside, but that won't stop Huey, Dewey, and Louie from having fun at Uncle Donald's house! Together, the boys come up with some great ideas: painting, drinking hot cocoa, playing games, and even building their very own fort! Kids are sure to love how Huey, Dewey, and Louie enjoy their rainy day.

    Each cute animal has its own pair of pretty fairy wings, and a special job to do in Misty Wood to make it a wonderful place to live. Sophie the Squirrel can't wait for the Misty Wood fair! She and her friends are going to perform a special dance. But when they try to practise, things keep going wrong. Sophie is upset - she's sure it's all her fault. Maybe some Misty Wood magic is what she needs! The Fairy Animals of Misty Wood are perfect books for girls aged 5-7. They will fall in love with these gorgeous, magical kittens, puppies, bunnies and more. Have you collected all of the Fairy Animals? Bella the Bunny; Betsy the Bunny; Chloe the Kitten; Daisy the Deer; Hailey the Hedgehog; Katie the Kitten; Mia the Mouse; Paddy the Puppy; Paige the Pony; Polly the Puppy; Poppy the Pony; and, Sophie the Squirrel. Lily Small grew up on the outskirts of a wood in Southern England. The eldest of four children, she would often keep her younger brother and sisters entertained with imaginary tales of the creatures that lived in the woods and the adventures they would get up to when humans weren't around. The Fairy Animals of Misty Wood stories contain some of these original ideas and many, many more...

    His favorite team is the New York Yankees and his favorite player is Babe Ruth. George plays baseball during his free time and he listens to the games on the radio with his dad. Everywhere he goes, he carries his Babe Ruth baseball card.On his birthday, George's parents surprise him with two tickets to watch the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees--his first real game! But his presents don't stop there. Uncle Alvin has sent him a baseball jersey and cap, but it's for the Boston Red Sox! Filled with horror, George tosses them aside, but his mother will not have any of that. He will wear them to the baseball game with his dad!What will happen at the game? Will George get to meet Babe Ruth while wearing the opposing team's jersey?

    

    This is an imaginative adventure tale that is perfect for young children. This is a wonderful bedtime story for everyone!

    Each book contains a story and fun activities. In book 8, Daisy the Dream Deer loves flying around in the moonlight, whispering happy dreams into the ears of the sleeping fairy animals. But then she comes across a little hedgehog who is too scared to sleep! Can Daisy persuade him that there’s nothing to be afraid of in Misty Wood? Girls will fall in love with the gorgeous animal characters – kittens, puppies, bunnies and more – in a magical woodland setting. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb, Rainbow Magic, Secret Kingdom, Magic Kitten and Enid Blyton.

    Introduce your child to a variety of grammar concepts with one of our most popular and well-organized workbooks by Seton Press. Catholic concepts are integrated throughout, beginning with:Word StudyRhyming Words / HomonymsSynonymsAntonymsContractionsOther Units introduce basic punctuation, capitalization, and the characteristics and types of sentences. Students will develop understanding of Sentences, as well as Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, and Creative Writing. Answer key included in back of the book. Full-color religious illustrations. 2014 edition. 8.5 x 11 inches. Soft Cover. 184 pp.

    Featuring five of our most beloved I Can Read stories about dogs, this collection of favorite easy-to-read I Can Read stories is full of familiar faces and furry friends! This Level One box set with handle is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.The collection includes the following five new and classic Level One I Can Read books:Berenstain Bears and the New PupCharlie the Ranch Dog: Where’s the Bacon? Dixie Loves School Pet Day Harry and the Lady Next Door Pinkalicious: Puptastic

    All facts align with Common Core Standards for informational reading for young readers. Featuring favorite animals from all over the world, Curious Creatures makes reading and learning fun. This non-fiction collection includes four complete level 2 I Can Read!™ titles with photos and facts showing children the wonder of God's creation. All facts align with the Common Core Standards for informational reading, helping children grow in both reading and comprehension skills. Loved by parents, educators, and children alike, thisMade By God bind-up also features bonus fun facts about these amazing animals.Titles include:Rainforest FriendsJungle BeastsPolar PalsCurious Creatures Down UnderCommon Core Standards:CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.6 Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.10 By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 2-3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

    Introduces Michelangelo as one of the greatest Renaissance artists by exploring the techniques he used to create masterpieces such as the David sculpture and the Sistine Chapel ceiling.

    Izzy can't wait to go explore the pretty little village, eat yummy tacos, and practice her Spanish. When she meets nine-year-old Patti Cruz Delgado, Izzy's thrilled. Now she can do all that and have a new friend to play with too. Life is perfect.At least it's perfect until they realize a midnight thief is on on the loose!The is the first book in the Pack-n-Go Girls Mexico Adventure series. Check out the Pack-n-Go Girls Austria Adventures, too: Mystery of the Ballerina Ghost and Mystery of the Secret Room. Coming soon: the Pack-n-Go Girls Thailand Adventure series.

    Greetings and Phrases uses fun and vibrant photographs and illustrations to teach a variety of useful phrases and salutations.

    to create a home full of lovable pets!With rhyming text and hilarious illustrations, this is the original song young readers know and love with a wacky twist. The perfect story to read all year long!

    "Count from one to ten, exploring a variety of colorful fruits as kids learn to prepare a healthy treat for friends and family to share."--Publisher.

    Children are curious about words, especially phrases that make them laugh (Stick Your Neck Out) or sound silly (All Ears). Eye to Eye uses outlandish illustrations of what the words describe literally. The reader then has to guess the real meaning of the phrases (which are at the bottom corner of the spread). At the end of the book, the reader is invited to learn more about these figures of speech. Our first book of idioms, Birds of a Feather (2009), dealt with birds, insects or animals. Our second, Life is a Bowl Full of Cherries (2011) uses food idioms. Our third book, Out of the Blue (2012) dealt with idioms about colors. This will be the fourth in the series, dealing with body parts. All four are fun and instructive."

    But he's excited to go to the supermarket. Today, he gets to choose food for lunch. Lucas's dad helps him learn about the five food groups. Lucas finds out what foods are healthful. And he prepares a tasty snack!

    Readers will love the exciting full-bleed photographs, bolded glossary terms, and More Facts section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

    Two exciting Thomas & Friends tales make this deluxe storybook a boxcar full of fun for train-loving boys ages 3 to 7.

    It is perfect for newly independent readers who love to learn fun, quirky, and cool facts about amazing animals, like the armadillo.

    "Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces baby sea otters to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

    Six thousand years ago, the ancient Mesopotamians created tools and treasures that still shape our lives. Find out where the ancient Mesopotamians lived, what their lives were like, and what happened to them. Discover how they changed the world!

    Series Description Take a trip to the zoo, visit the farm, travel through space and explore the city with this great series! Look for hidden objects as you work your way through every spread, taking in all the detail. Classic "spot the" book activities, combined with non-fiction settings, make for an informative and entertaining series. Interesting facts add further educational value to the books. Spot The... series includes: Lamb on the Farm (978-1-60992-529-1) Zebra at the Zoo (978-1-60992-528-4) Spot the Puppy in the City (978-1-60992-530-7) Spot the Robot in Space (978-1-60992-531-4)

    MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS PLANET EARTH will expand upon the original title with fresh, updated Common Core-aligned content about all the wonders of our planet. With vivid full-color photographs on each page and illustrations of the beloved Ms. Frizzle and her students, the Magic School Bus Presents series will enthrall a whole new generation of Magic School Bus readers.

    Even Earth is a giant magnet! A magnet can be strong enough to lift a car. But magnets work only in a certain way. This simple, colorful book explores the attractive power of magnets.

    On each spread, a monster gets pushed out on to the floor, where readers can press them to hear the fun sounds they make, for example: snoring, scratching, burping, slurping, sniffing and farting.

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    Dora and her friend Kate journey to a fairytale world where all the puppets for Kate's puppet show have magically come to life!

    Kids will learn about the world of Emperor penguins: the extreme lengths they go to to care for their young and the relationship between baby penguins and their parents.

    A young boy, Atir, takes care of Zeraffa on her epic journey and the sailors sing songs as she gazes down at them. In France, Atir leads her through the countryside, and thousands of people marvel at Zeraffa. Paris falls in love with Zeraffa. The King builds her a special house in the Jardin des Plantes. On warm nights, the young princess visits, while Atir whispers stories to Zeraffa of a hot land far away. The amazing story by an award-winning author of a giraffe's extraordinary voyage from Africa to Paris.