From the very beginning the smaller of the squirrels, certain that they need more nuts, tosses each one into the bigger animal's mouth. The hilarity increases as his mouth bulges, and the squirrels discover that sometimes there can be too much of a good thing!Jonathan Fenske's comic-like illustration style and clever easy-to-read text make this counting book a must-have for every young reader's bookshelf.

    Two balloons. Each boy thinks his balloon is the best. What do you think?Mine’s the Best is a My First I Can Read, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. It "sparkles with the kind of obvious humor and sight gags that young children love."*Mine’s the Best was written by Crosby Bonsall, who was one of the very first I Can Read authors. "Her characters are real children—children who interact with humor and charm, but also with a certain amount of temper, rivalry, and frustration so commonly found at the preschool age."**Children's Books and Their Creators

    

    It’s not easy being different! Danny decides to cheer his friend up, and together they discover that being too tall might not be so bad after all.Readers first fell in love with Danny and his prehistoric pal in the I Can Read classic Danny and the Dinosaur, created by Syd Hoff in 1958. Now the popular pair are together again in a hilarious I Can Read adventure sure to win over a new generation of beginning readers.This Level One I Can Read book is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

    Did they leave him in the house? Is he hiding in his bed? Under a bush? A frantic Mother Hen enlists the help of obliging neighbors, who search high and low but see no sign of the missing chick. Soon the firemen arrive, and a detective is on the case. But is the little chick really missing? Or did he just find a quiet place for a nap? With bright illustrations and comically expressive animal characters, Valeri Gorbachev tells a lighthearted, over-the-top tale of a little chick lost — and happily found.

    The Duchess put many things into the cake, adding the yeast six times for good measure. So the cake rose, and the Duchess with it - and how were they to get her down again?It is Gunhilde, the youngest of the daughters, who suggests a happy solution.This charming story, with its lively pictures and delightful combinations of words is fun for children - and fun for adults to read aloud.

    Piccolo shows boys and girls about sharing their strength with those who are smaller, younger or weaker.

    SpongeBob and Patrick are on the ultimate road trip when they set out in the Krusty Krab Patty Wagon to save King Neptune's crown from Shell City! They will travel through a cavernous trench and meet a monstrous frogfish, see a stampede of sea horses, and meet a giant Cyclops!

    When Truman sends away for an ant farm and aunts begin arriving at his doorstep instead, he takes the situation in hand by creating a farm that trains aunts.

    After winding a large ball of string, a young boy has fun finding ways of using it.

    His dreams had sails.They took him from the port of Baltimore, around the world, and north to the pole.No amount of fear, cold, hunger, or injustice could keep him from tasting adventure and exploring the world.He learned to survive in the Arctic wilderness, and he stood by Admiral Peary for years on end, all for the sake of his goal.And finally, after decades of facing danger and defying the odds, he reached the North Pole and made history.At last, Henson had proved himself as an explorer-and as a man.

    Suddenly, Amber's world is filled with a new magic—and new challenges. But when Anna returns to the city, will Amber be able to keep reading on her own? Heartwarming. -- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewTony Johnston's previous books include Grandpa's Song and Yonder (both Dial and Puffin). She lives in San Marino, California.Robert Duncan is a fine artist whose paintings have been exhibited throughout the United States. He lives in Midway, Utah.

    But no matter how much he pushes, pulls, and wiggles it, it just won't come out. This is the perfect book for young readers who are excited about losing their teeth, too.Energetic and engaging, this simple story is just right for the youngest beginning readers.

    When four-year-old Janie's father goes off to war, the rest of the family moves to the grandparents' on Chesapeake Bay, where Janie learns a secret of the world which helps her understand her father's long absence.

    He addresses the letter, stamps it, and mails it.Alfie waits and waits for a response. Will Grandma write back?