In 1847 the people of Niagara Falls, New York and their neighbors in Canada wanted to build a bridge across the river that separated them. The first step was to get a line from one side to the other. Only a kite flown with great skill could do the job. Tekla White tells the story, based on real events, of young Homan Walsh and the kite he called the Union. Ralph Ramstad's illustrations beautifully ...

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

Jumping to conclusions is rarely a good idea, especially when it involves a best friend. Hilarious illustrations offer a visual feast for Gerald's many what-if scenarios. Oh, the drama! Another winner in the Elephant and Piggie series.

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.

Bright illustrations complement the vibrant conversations Worm and Caterpillar share. According to Worm, their friendship is perfect because they have a lot in common. But what happens when change challenges comfortable ways of thinking? Love is patient and kind, and both are witnessed here amidst the humor and complex wonderings of a delightful friendship.

As a boy working in his father's shop, Paul Revere hears adults talk about their clubs with meetings, rules, and elections. It gives him the idea to start his own club--a bell ringers club. Full color.

With the Cat in the Hat explaining the voting process—its history, effects, and opportunity—a somewhat complex concept becomes manageable. Rhyming sequences highlight one idea at a time and eventually broadens focus that invites kids to informed participation whenever the opportunity arises—in school, with friends, or in their community.

"Delightful. . . . A real winner."--School Library Journal "The friendly, cooperative tone of the text is reminiscent of the Frog and Toad series."--Kirkus Reviews "Yee's comfy beginning reader (dedicated to 'Friends of Frog and Toad') . . . packs in plenty of sweetness and civility."--Publishers Weekly Mouse and Mole are neighbors.Mouse lives inside an oak tree, and Mole lives in a hole underneat ...

When Cow's ""jokes"" fall flat, he finds help from a classic joke's protagonist. Young readers will love the characters and the humor!

Fun and funny stories based on sibling relationships.

There once was a prince who wanted to marry a real princess. But he could not find one. Then on a stormy night, a princess knocks at the castle door. But is she a real princess? The queen knows just how to find out.

The complex development of rock is carefully explained, starting with common experience and gradually introducing difficult concepts through clearly illustrated graphics and detailed photographs. Bright, colorful design offers a fresh, enjoyable learning experience.

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.