This one is sure to elicit giggles right from the start. Ilustrations and text are perfectly paired to show the hesitation and then the trial-and error solutions to a game of catch with Gerald and Piggie's new friend, Snake.

Gerald wants to be generous but there are so many pros and cons to consider, and that ice cream is melting fast. Good thing Piggie has a generous heart too. Sparse text perfectly balanced by humorous illustrations offer a rewarding, meaty read for an early level.

Each page's white background is a clean slate for comic-like, over-simplified illustrations of Elephant and Gerald (his pink pig friend). Elephant can hardly wait for Gerald's surprise — young readers can easily recognize expressions of impatience, anticipation, and frustration. Even an the exaggerated word illustration: GROAN! takes on a life of its own. A celebration of friendship, trust, ...

When two birds come to roost on Elephant's head, he is not pleased. Having to rely on his pink pig friend, Gerald to tell him what's going on gets old in a hurry. Elephant's patience is about out, and Mo Willems humorously illustrates Elephant's growing exasperation punctuating a few with LARGE letters. And when Elephant's had enough, Gerald simply suggests he ask his tenants to move. This Elephan ...

Piggie knows just what Gerald likes, but he’s stymied when his best efforts to cheer Gerald fail. Maybe being present as a friend is the greatest antidote to sadness. Award-winning Mo Willems masterfully leaves out everything except what is essential to present a nugget of wisdom that both pleases and instructs.

While it borders on the silly, who can resist a tale with chicken detectives named Dirt, Sweetie, Poppy, and Sugar? Although humorous wrong assumptions complicate their investigative strategy, the Chicken Squad bumbles its way to finding the "weird blue chicken's" missing home, restoring peace and order in their community. Very entertaining — a good choice for reluctant readers.

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

Everyone needs a friend like Squirrel! While Squirrel's well-intended "help" to move his friends from routine and well-worn ruts takes a few humorous turns on the way to "fun," this romp is simply refreshing. It is a lighthearted look at the importance of self-regulation and values that culminates in a celebration of fun and friendship.

These tales of friendship are as humorous as they are heartwarming. Great characters!

This is a definite curl-up-in-your lap read aloud. The puppy’s playful shenanigans captured by the illustrations tell the whole story, while sparse text provides a repetitive, rhythmic backdrop. Playful and fun.

Max wants to feel needed, but no one wants his help with anything. Then his aunts show up for a visit--and they need his help with everything. Between making their snacks, running their baths, fixing their appliances, and preparing their beds, Max is exhausted. Will they ever leave so Max can get back to relaxing?

The final book of Rylant and Stevenson's bestselling series is now in a Ready-To-Read format. Henry and his dog Mudge are invited to their first sleepover in Patrick's attic. From monster movies to buckets of popcorn, it promises to be full of fun. Full color.

Annie starts a tea party club in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read story from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning creators of Henry and Mudge! Annie loves teacups. She loves their pretty shapes. She loves their painted flowers. She loves their dainty little saucers. Her cousin and best friend, Henry, doesn't love teacups. Henry isn't interested in dainty things. Henry's dog, Mudge, is definitely not d ...

An Annie and Snowball tale whose simplicity entices young readers to marvel at the wonder of creation and new life, and reminds older readers to enjoy new discoveries with childlike wonder.

Whose teddy bear has Biscuit found?

Gentle humor and fun characters provide a celebration of friendship, old and new.