Angus loves sparkly things, so much so that he can hear them. To Angus, shiny objects not only look beautiful; they also crackle, buzz and go whiz-bang-POP! His unique ability is lost, however, when Angus wears his grandma's beaded necklace to school, and his classmates tease him for his atypical choice. Saddened by their laughter, Angus stops hearing the sparkle. A gentle story of acceptance, generosity and friendship, Angus All Aglow reminds us that it only takes one kind gesture to restore your sparkle, and returning the kindness can make you glow from the inside out.
After a long and unsuccessful search, Polka-dot Puppy finally finds a home.
Nanny goat gets a sore throat when she falls in the water when her boat does not float, but her friends help her recover.
Little Too-Tall, a funny-looking bird with big eyes, a long neck, and tall legs, learns how to make friends.
The Talking Hands series provides readers with a basic introduction to American Sign Language. Greetings and Phrases uses fun and vibrant photographs and illustrations to teach a variety of useful phrases and salutations.
Want a new way to show someone who your best friend is? How about using signs to tell your classmates about your family? Young readers will be delighted to learn a new way to discuss their favorite people.
In this Little Blossom Stories book, Sim and his dog Sal are playing, and Sim injures his leg. It's up to Sal to go get help. Uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and vowel sounds to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding consonant blends. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
Silly Kitty lives with his human, Emma. But when Emma is busy, Silly Kitty has to find things to do. Read about Silly Kitty's adventures on a windy day.
Silly Kitty lives with his human, Emma. But when Emma is busy, Silly Kitty has to find things to do. Find out what happens when Silly Kitty plays outside on a snowy day.
It's summer! Silly Kitty goes outside to explore. Find out what Silly Kitty needs when he discovers it's a very sunny day.
The story follows the journey of a mole who wakes up from his winter hibernation and emerges into the world of spring. As he explores the bright and colorful landscape, he makes new friends and discovers the joys of the season. The book is filled with vibrant illustrations and simple yet engaging text that is perfect for young readers who are just starting to read on their own.
Who is this? It’s Paco, Coco, and their friend Zita. Everyone has fun playing dress up and everyone has fun being friends.
What is that? A cat! There are three cats living near the house, a black cat, a brown cat, and a white cat. Coco and the cats are friends in this short, sweet story.
Paco and Zita love to visit the zoo. It is a long car ride away but it is worth a visit. Paco and Zita see parrots, elephants, and penguins. It is such a fun day at the zoo.
Paco and Zita are ready for school. Zita has her backpack. Paco has his lunch. The school day will bring lots of fun things, including music class. It will be a good day!
It may be a beautiful day. The sky is pretty, the birds are chirping, but Paco does not want to wake up. Paco’s mom needs him to get out of bed, and he will, but it might take a little bit…
This is the story of a young girl who takes in a lonely goat and sets out to find him the perfect companion. When the little goat is brought to the ranch, it is still too cold for him to live outside. The girl makes him a warm bed in the corner of the kitchen next to the wood stove, but Toby cries all night long. The girl knows he needs a friend, so she and her dad set out to find the perfect companion for Toby.
It’s time for a game of hide and seek! Where is Paco? Where is Zita?
Paco and his dog, Coco, are at it again! Is Paco a boy? Is Coco a dog? Paco and Coco play at different roles in this silly story.
Paco gets to play in his first soccer game. He will run with his team. He can kick the ball hard. Even when he falls down, he can get back up. Will Coco help him play soccer? No matter what, it will be a good game.
Hot days are perfect for swimming in the pool. Paco and Zita swim, splash and play. Poor Coco, he does not get to go in the pool.
Paco, Zita and Coco go to the beach and have a great time. Who wouldn’t? Between swimming, playing in the sand, is there anything else to do? Zita has a plan!
Recess is for playing! Paco and Zita have fun during recess, but will a too-long line for the swings cut their playtime short?
Paco’s family is getting ready for Christmas. Paco knows he should wait for Christmas morning to open his present, but he also really wants to find his present early. Can he show self-control and wait for Christmas morning?
When Paco, Coco and Zita go to the park, they have lots of fun. Unfortunately, the things that are fun for Coco are not fun for Paco and Zita. Will they be able to teach Coco how to behave at the park?
