Readers will identify with the special connection between a girl and her companion.
This is a story about a warm loving relationship between two brothers.
The birds are eating all of Mr. Potter's plums. Will he be able to figure out a plan to save some of the plums for himself?
Circus animals embark on a hot air balloon adventure. Unfortunately for them, what goes up must come down. Repetition and rhyme enhance this playful story.
When his sister catches a fish, Matt is determined to outdo her.
How many toy friends is just enough at bedtime? Little Panda is going to find out!
How many eggs do these hens lay? It all adds up!
This book shows a boy who uses his imagination to make his own fun.
Readers romp with rabbits up, over, down, under, and beyond.
Bear is taught a lesson when the other forest animals are tired of his vanity. This charming retelling introduces readers to an Iroquois folktale.
From warmup to game play, readers will discover what happens on the ice.
Harriet uses her imagination to travel the world and explore all sorts of jobs.
What's in the bag? Readers will enjoy guessing along with the characters.
All the crocodile wants is a new friend. Will any of the jungle animals give him a chance?
When the whole family heads out for a day on the lake, who will make the biggest catch?
Mr. Brown's class makes a list of all the jobs their parents have in their community.
A ghostly lady haunts her local library for years, roaming the halls and walking through walls. When the library is scheduled for demolition, the building is closed to the public, books are removed, and workmen begin dismantling all the fixtures. The ghost is dismayed. Are her days of haunting over? But then a young girl decides the library needs to be saved. Ghost and girl work together, coming up with creative, inventive ideas to rescue the library and bring patrons and booklovers back. A lovely celebration of public libraries and a timely reminder of the important role they play in their local communities.
The Color Collector is a poignant story about newness, friendship, and common ground. When a boy notices the new girl picking up all manner of debris and litter on their walks home from school he wants to know why. So she shows him the huge mural she's created in her room that reminds her of the home she left behind. He learns all about where she's come from and they both find how wonderful it is to make a new friend.
From the shore, the ocean looks like clear, sparkling blue but look closely at a small scoop and you'll find the ocean looks more like soup! Our oceans are filled with plastics, from water bottles and take-out containers to the teeny tiny plastic particles you need a microscope to see. But who exactly cooked up this stinky soup? And, more importantly, what is the recipe for getting (and keeping) our oceans clean? This bouncing, rhyming story pulls no punches about how we ended up in this sticky mess but also offers hope and help for cleaning up this ocean soup.
From an early age in Glasgow, Scotland, June Almeida loved learning about science and nature. A good student, she was especially interested in biology and won the top science prize at her school. Creative and observant, June noticed details that others often missed. She dreamed of attending university but economic hardships caused her to leave school at age 16. Still, June was determined to pursue her passion for science. She was hired by a local hospital to work in its lab, using a microscope to magnify and examine cells. Her work helped doctors treat patients. June later worked in labs in London and in Toronto. Her skill in using the electron microscope to examine cells and help identify viruses earned her promotion and respect in the science community. When June was 34 years old, she discovered the first human coronavirus. Her groundbreaking work continues to help researchers today in the fight against illnesses caused by viruses, including COVID-19.
A new baby in the family means a lot of changes--from late night diaper changes to learning new ways to play--but in this sweet offering from Brad Sneed, baby tells their older sibling just what to expect. This is a heartfelt celebration of those first months with baby and the genesis of the sibling bond.
Readers will enjoy predicting the winner of this funny battle of wits tale.
Two adorable pups - and their little legs - spend a busy day exploring and getting into trouble.
Vibrant illustrations and rich descriptions bring the action of a car race to life.
Readers will follow Louise as she does her favorite things, and predict what is making her sneeze.