The Lonely Astronaut On Christmas Eve


Tom DeLonge - 2013
    Now the punk-rock papa is proud to share some of his story time with the world, through the release of his first children’s book THE LONELY ASTRONAUT ON CHRISTMAS EVE. This book, written by DeLonge, is a wistful story for the young and the young-at-heart alike. Wonderfully illustrated by Mike Henry, THE LONELY ASTRONAUT ON CHRISTMAS EVE, is a tale of a rocketeer alone on the moon on a cold Christmas night, and the gift he receives from a few unexpected (and extraterrestrial) friends.

Aaron is Cool


P.D. Eastman - 2015
    D. Eastman (Go, Dog. Go! and Are You My Mother?). Accident-prone Aaron is no match for runaway snowballs and thin ice in this silly, wintry book. Young readers will giggle along as they tackle the simple words and sentences all on their own. Aaron the Alligator also stars in The Cat in the Hat Beginner Book Dictionary and a long out-of-print series called Everything Happens to Aaron, the basis for this book. Look for more of Aaron’s Step into Reading escapades: Aaron Is a Good Sport, Aaron Has a Lazy Day, and Aaron Loves Apples and Pumpkins.   Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Daniel Plays Ball: Ready-to-Read Pre-Level 1


Maggie Testa - 2014
    The group decides to play a game of animal ball, but Daniel can’t seem to catch the ball. With some encouragement from Prince Tuesday, Daniel discovers that if he keeps trying, he’ll get better! © 2014 The Fred Rogers Company.

Johnny Boo: The Best Little Ghost in the World


James Kochalka - 2008
    This means that he can go "BOO" really loudly. His pet ghost, Squiggle, has Squiggle Power, which means that he can fly and do really fast loop-the-loops. Together they have the world's greatest ghost adventures! When the giant pink and yellow Ice Cream Monster bumbles into their lives, they go into a mad panic... until they discover that he's actually quite friendly.

Clark the Shark: Lost and Found


Bruce Hale - 2016
    Inkydink announces a class trip to the farmers’ market, Clark is so excited he doesn’t listen to her instructions. “Hurrah, hooray, it’s time to play!” Clark gets lost in the crowd and has to use his rhyming to remember what Mrs. Inkydink said to do.Beginning readers will be entertained and reassured by this clever, funny tale featuring our favorite boisterous shark. The back matter includes fun, bite-sized facts about shark eating! With colorful illustrations from Guy Francis and lively text from Bruce Hale, this Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

How To Be A Super Villain


Rachel Yu - 2011
    This fun, witty, humorous story will point you in the right, or you can say, BAD, direction. For all you hopeful apprentices, this entertaining guide will guarantee loads of fun and laughter.

Matchless


Gregory Maguire - 2009
    In "Matchless", Maguire adds a different dimension to the story, intertwining the match girl's tale with that of a young boy, Frederik, whose own yearnings are the catalyst for a better future for himself and his family. Maguire uses his storytelling magic to rekindle Andersen's original intentions, and to suggest transcendence, the permanence of spirit, and the continuity that links the living and the dead.

Amelia Bedelia Talks Turkey


Herman Parish - 2008
    After all, she thinks roles are a type of bread, the dressing room is where the turkey's stuffing goes, and that a cast party happens after you've followed a well-wisher's command to "break a leg!" Will Amelia Bedelia bring the house down . . . literally?Let's all give thanks for another hilarious Amelia Bedelia episode!

The Little Leprechaun Who Loved Yellow!


Sally Huss - 2013
    But unlike most leprechauns he just loves yellow. He loves all the colors of the rainbow, but he loves yellow best. This love causes him to,"follow the rainbow," to its end in hopes of finding the pot of gold -- the finest yellow of all. What he found was far better than gold. And happily his mother makes something for him that adds to his delight. This is a wonderful bedtime story that your child will want to hear or read again and again. And, if you are fans of the books by ,"Dr. Seuss, Mo Willems, Sandra Boynton, the Berenstains, Suzy Spafford, Felicia Bond, Laura Numeroff, and P.D. Eastman," you will love THE LITTLE LEPRECHAUN WHO LOVED YELLOW! If this sounds like something you'd like to explore further,"click on the cover," of the book to look "Inside the Book." From the Author: I write children's books to help brighten the lives of children and add a little dollop of wisdom in the process. Children need good habits, handy skills, and a good sense of humor to keep them moving forward in a happy, healthy, and productive manner. As a King Features syndicated author, I have been creating positive and inspirational messages, called "Happy Musings" for newspapers in the U.S. and Canada for many years. This has led to my writing and illustrating a great number of uplifting books for both adults and children. Along with my writing and illustrating, I have created collections of wallpaper for children baby bibs, t-shirts and a vast number of prints and original art for children's rooms. As a King Features syndicated author, I have been creating positive and inspirational messages, called "Happy Musings,"for newspapers in the U.S. and Canada for many years. This has led to my writing and illustrating a great number of uplifting books for both adults and children. Along with my writing and illustrating, through the years I have created collections of wallpaper for children, baby bibs, t-shirt designs, and a vast number of prints and original art for children's rooms. Here are a few more of the Sally Huss line of books: *THE MERMAID TEA PARTY (about Kindness and Manners) http://amzn.to/L04JrH *THE SECRET (Manners and Saying "Please") http://amzn.to/RUHto5 *HOW THE COW JUMPED OVER THE MOON (Trying Something New) http://amzn.to/N2CT1K *THANKSGIVING DINNER (About Thankfulness and Friendship) http://amzn.to/KQH9g3 *THE TREE-WITHIN-THE-TREE (About Friendship and Appreciation) http://amzn.to/N2E5lK and more... Here are a few reviewsof the book: Teacher: "This book has fabulous high-level vocabulary for children to access. Especially great text to use with English Language Learners too! The short length of text makes it a winner for small, guided reading groups in elementary grades. Loved it - but of course - I'm Irish too!" Catherine: "I use this story with toddlers and preschooler. One of the activities they love is making their leprechaun hat the color that THEY love." Matthew Machuca: "A fun and easy read for a second grade boy. Kept his interest for a quick March book report! BUY IT!"

Cooking with the Grinch (Dr. Seuss)


Tish Rabe - 2017
    Seuss holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas is now a major motion picture from Illumination Presents - Dr. Seuss' The Grinch! Grow your heart three sizes and get in on all of the Grinch excitement with this story for beginning readers! The Grinch and Cindy-Lou Who both like to bake, but who will eat the treat they make? Could it be . . . Max the dog? This simple rhymed holiday story is perfect for the very youngest readers. Dr. Seuss's fans will be delighted by this sweet doggie tale featuring one of his most iconic characters!Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

The Berenstain Bears Trim the Tree


Jan Berenstain - 2007
    Christmas is just around the corner, and everyone in the Bear family wants to help decorate the tree! Includes thirteen flaps that open to reveal hidden holiday surprises.

Pizza and Taco: Who's the Best?


Stephen Shaskan - 2020
    Two best friends, lots of toppings...but only one of them can be the BEST, right? Best friends are the BEST! But WHO is the BEST? Is it Pizza or Taco? The question is debatable! They both love water slides. They both are friends with Hot Dog and Hamburger. In fact, maybe they should have a debate and get their friends to VOTE for who's the best! Can their friendship survive the race for top spot on the popularity food chain? Cast your VOTE!

Twas the Night Before Christmas


Ellie O'Ryan - 2008
    To find the answer to their question, the Super Readers fly into the classic story Twas the Night Before Christmas?. While in the story, the Super Readers meet Santa and discover that he visits all the children because it makes both him and them happy.

The Magical Zoo #1


Dan Jackson - 2015
     This is Sally. She is twelve years old and loves to read. Sally lives in a small town called Durham in North Carolina, and she visits the library almost two times a week. People say Sally is addicted to reading. When Sally goes to the library, she takes Milkshake, her cat. Milkshake likes to sit on the tall stool in the library and watch Sally while she is looking for a good book to read. Sally believes that Milkshake understands her completely, even if he can't talk to her. It was Monday morning, and Sally did not have to go to school since it was a holiday. What she didn't know is that this day was going to be special. Book #1 in the Series Scroll Up and Grab your Copy today

Gingerbread Mouse


Katy Bratun - 1998
    Then…crack! A tree branch falls and destroys her house!It’s up to Mouse to find a new place to live in time for her to enjoy the season. With determination, resourcefulness, and a good amount of Christmas wonder, Mouse finds not only another house but also a place she can truly call home.Katy Bratun’s detailed and vivacious illustrations capture the warm yet festive innerworkings of Mouse’s possible homes. Little ones will want to snuggle up with this story over and over again throughout the holiday season.Includes a delicious recipe for gingerbread cookies.