Penguins populate this retelling of the familiar tale about two scoundrels who fool a vain emperor and most of his subjects into thinking that they are creating a magical cloth.

    The Millennium Falcon as you've never seen it before!This novelty format dissects the most famous ship in the galaxy section-by-section, revealing the ship's secrets and special modifications.Includes technical notes from Han Solo as well as a detailed overview of each of the ship's main functions.

    This three-books-in-one volume presents a trio of McCloskey classics, all celebrating the wonders of childhood and the sweet rhythms of a slower, simpler life: A family of displaced ducks finds the perfect home in Make Way for Ducklings; in One Morning in Maine, Sal loses her tooth before she gets a chance to make her wish; and lentil tells the story of how a young boy and his shiny new harmonica save the day when a VIP comes to town. 2-color illus.

    Through thoughtful and fanciful questions Ashford explores what we risk when we ask for love and what special rewards may be waiting for us in return. Subdued watercolor illustrations perfectly capture the book's gentle tone and important message. The perfect book for any occasion when a gift of love is needed.

    Alvin and the Chipmunks want to enjoy their cruise, but Dave won’t let them have any fun! Were some rules made to be broken?

    I wish it were the FIRST. Then I’d meet Mrs. Popinski all over again. A little girl is sad that kindergarten is coming to an end. She wishes it were the first day again, when everything was exciting and new and there was such a fun year ahead. But then she realizes that graduating is exciting, too, and maybe first grade won’t be so bad, after all! Bright mixed-media artwork is a perfect complement to the text.

    

    Buck Summerhill, a young soldier from West Virginia, faces the horrors of the Battle of Gettysburg knowing that his two cousins, Custis and Mason, may be fighting against him in the Army of northern Virginia.

    Child's short story.

    But when they get there, they discover there's no children, there's no place to live but in a tent, and there's nothing to eat but beans.

    Mahy's rich, wonderful poem is utterly delightful. Its language is a miraculous mixture of concision and freedom, joy and mystery, silliness and seriousness all rolled into one".--The New York Times Book Review. 30 full-color illustrations.

    But Tortoise is worried. What if he falls down? What if he doesn't like lunch? What if the kids are mean to him? What if he falls down, doesn't like lunch, and the kids are mean to him? The perfect back-to-school book about being brave, with a surprise at the end!

    One day, some Troublesome Trucks start pushing and they will not stop, and a station is just ahead! Duck works himself into a lather trying to brake in time, but ends up crashing into the station’s barber shop.

    An ALA Notable Children's Book of the Year for 2001 and a New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. Illustrations.

    However, when he discovers that his archenemy, Squilliam Fancyson, is not only a member of the club but a judge at the contest, Squidward vows to win no matter what it takes -- even if it means tricking SpongeBob into cheating for him!