"Will you play with me?" Kara asks everyone, but they're all too busy. But when the little girl finds a big red blanket and starts to play all by herself, her entire family wants to join the fun. Soon, they're all letting their imaginations run free, as the blanket turns into a galloping horse and a slithering snake.
A tumble, a gash, and blood everywhere: Jon’s fallen off his bike and hurt his head. Now he has to be brave as the doctor stitches and fixes him up. Realistically portraying a child’s fear, this reassuring tale explains just what happens at the doctor’s office—and how everything turns out all right in the end.
Andy wants to blow his horn, but his family thinks his tooting is just too loud. Will he find a place to play? You can almost hear the music with every turn of the page.
Too dark, too cold, too stormy, too wet: Joselina Piggy can’t wait to get outside, but every time she asks Big Pig Papa if he’s ready, he has another reason to say “NO!” Kids will relate to this impatient little pig.
Everyone's favority donkey, Buzzy, is back and, as always, helps young children explore their feelings and discover solutions. Focusing on one of the universal issues of childhood, learning to share, the story gently helps children grapple with difficulties and reassures them that some things are truly their own.
How can you take care of me? Let me "alphabetize" the ways. Photographs of whimsical, handmade dolls accompany a lively text. Readers will delight in following the zany, one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted animals through a variety of commands that all center on me!
Whether acting as the family's computer guru, movie critic, taste tester, fashionista, tennis partner, or dog walker, every girl is useful!
Mike and Tony do everything together--including a sleepover each Friday. But this week they started a small pillow fight that grew...and grew...and grew. Will this be the end of a beautiful friendship?
If Jack Sprat and his wife had better table manners, maybe they would have used knives and forks instead of licking the platter clean. And the littlest pig would have been more helpful if he'd helped carry his brother's packages instead of crying wee-wee-wee all the way home.
A tiny field mouse moves into an abandoned building. One by one, a cat, a rabbit, a frog, and a dog move in with him. "There's always room for one more," says Mouse. After dinner, when it's time to go to sleep, Mouse makes sure each new friend has just the right place to sleep.
New boots, new jacket, new hat…but no snow! Kids know how hard it is to wait—and this charmingly impatient boy just wants winter to arrive. Every day he goes to the window and peeks out—and every day the sun shines. Will those big white flakes ever fall?
Barker the dog is awakened by one sound after another (howl, hoot, boom) but finally falls asleep after being reassured that mom and dad are there for him.
Follow along as Mike and his sister Pam run errands with their dad. After a long day at the barbershop and shoe store, Dad rewards the kids with a stop at the ice cream shop!
Buzzy's parents must deal with his reluctance to go to bed after taking a bath.
We are all unique in our own special ways. How are you unique? I Am Unique, a 16-page reader from the Kid Citizen series for prekindergarten to grade 2, encourages beginning readers to think about and appreciate how everyone is special in their own unique ways. It includes a photo glossary and a reading comprehension activity.
Being helpful shows how much you care. How are you helpful? I Can Help, a 16-page reader from the Kid Citizen series for prekindergarten to grade 2, encourages beginning readers to be helpful to others in the world around them. It includes a photo glossary and a reading comprehension activity.
Sharing helps us get along with each other. What do you share? I Can Share, a 16-page reader from the Kid Citizen series for prekindergarten to grade 2, encourages beginning readers to share with others. It includes a photo glossary and a reading comprehension activity.
Ava is a good swimmer. She’s also a good teammate. When Alonso is afraid of the water, Ava knows just what to do. She and the team mascot help him have fun in the pool! In Ava Kane, In the Lane, you'll be rooting for Ava as she learns about swimming and teamwork!
We make many choices every day. What choices do you make? I Make Good Choices, a 16-page reader from the Kid Citizen series for prekindergarten to grade 2, encourages beginning readers to think about the choices they make every day and why they matter. It includes a photo glossary and a reading comprehension activity.
Following the rules keeps us safe. What rules do you know? I Know the Rules, a 16-page reader from the Kid Citizen series for prekindergarten to grade 2, encourages beginning readers to think about rules and their importance. It includes a photo glossary and a reading comprehension activity.
It feels good to be kind. How are you kind? I Am Kind, a 16-page reader from the Kid Citizen series for prekindergarten to grade 2, encourages beginning readers to be kind to themselves and others. It includes a photo glossary and a reading comprehension activity.
Greñas is having it rough until two sly cats teach him new tricks. SEL topic: using please and thank you
Will a trip to the beach be a blast or a bummer when Miss Moo brings all the wrong things? SEL topic: planning ahead
Nana teaches Nino that the best birthday gift doesn't come in a box. SEL topic: listening to others.
He snarls and snaps at everyone in the yard! But will Bulldog back down or bark back when confronted? SEL topic: dealing with bullies
