Put on your party hat because these pigs have a plan, and it's a plan filled with big, pig fun. This Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read is perfect for beginning readers who like a side of silly with their stories!

Mo doesn't want to shoot the ball. He just wants to learn to pass it correctly. With the odds stacked against him and countless failed attempts, can Mo pass well enough to help his team in the big game? A delightful protagonist returns and provides a humorous (and unexpected) confusion, showing that even the little guy can be a team player.

Can loneliness make even pizza unappetizing? If so, can a new friend make any pizza taste great? With humor, this gentle story emphasizes the positive influence of friendship.

From stargazing to shopping to sailing, Poppleton knows how to live an adventurous life. The lovable main character and humor will make continue Poppleton's popularity with young readers.

Rocket needs a story, one that will help him fall asleep. But as each available storyteller falls asleep, what's a wide-awake pup supposed to do? In an act of inspiration and improvisation, Rocket figures out a solution. Aa absolutely charming story!

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 ...