Friends always come to the rescue, even when it makes the game harder for them to play. A delightful story of friendship and self-acceptance.

Curiosity overcomes fear, which leads to discovery in this delightful story featuring a lovable main character.

Rocket needs 100 items for the big celebration, so getting some help from Squirrel seems like a good idea—at least until they start collecting acorns. Great fun conetered around an annual common school celebration.

The author shares the story of her younger self in this excellent autobiography for beginning readers.

"Snow + no school = a day of fun for a brother and sister, and a fun read for young readers."

Rhyming and rhythmic text combine with the excitement of soccer to create a fun read for young sports lovers.

The biography emphasizes Edison's grit in improving or inventing new products.

Great photographs and informative text provide interesting facts about trains and their history.

"When nobody is available to play, imaginative Ty is undeterred. After all, an empty box always has potential to be something more! Beautiful storytelling with family at its core."

"The frustration of failure gives way to the help of a new friend, leading to a fun day filled with imagination. An award-winning book!"

DOGERELLA SPENDS HER days scratching the fleas and fluffing the tails of her ungrateful stepdog mother and mean stepdog sisters. At night, she dreams of a home where she is loved. In a nearby castle lives Bea, a sweet, slightly spoiled princess whose fondest wish is for a loyal pet to call her own. A dog's dream and a princess's wish come true in this funny fairy tale.

A fascinating look at an annual event in nature. Truly remarkable! Will especially please young readers with curiosity about the natural world.

From Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and acclaimed illustrator Mark Teague comes Poppleton, a posh and persnickety pig with friends and adventure abound!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books w ...

On the first day of kindergarten, everyone is new at school--even Sam!

Teddy wants a job, and Otter thinks he can help Teddy find the perfect occupation. When a series of tries fail to reveal a good fit for Teddy, he and Otter discover that they already have the best jobs possible. The delightful story makes a beautiful point about love and friendship.

Born small for a hippo, Fiona soon becomes the star of the Cincinnati Zoo. People love seeing her learn and play, and fan mail begins pouring in for the happy hippo. A true story delightfully retold for beginning readers.

Ty and his dad can go anywhere with a little imagination. And since the weather is perfect for a trip to the beach, they head to their backyard where sand and surf await. This is a beautiful but simple book that shows the power of imagination and the love of a family.

The power of courage and hope transcended Helen's disability. This concise but rich retelling of Helen's life shows that growth and overcoming is possible through resilience, and this is evidenced first by Helen's parents, her teacher Annie, and then another teacher Sarah who believed Helen could accomplish even more. Well-written for young readers.