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.

Lively illustrations tag team with text to unfold a delightful tale of a determined fox and his very creative problem-solving methods. They're a little off the mark, but his friends, whose patience grows thin, take note of the problem and band together for a solid solution. Storytelling at its best.

Comically clueless Detective Dinosaur and his loyal sidekick, Officer Pterodactyl, are back with three new cases to crack. But when Detective Dinosaur loses his way in the park, will he himself be found? Full color.

We will go to America!It is 1868, and Carl Erik's family faces starvation in Sweden. As their hopes fade, they must endure a journey over land and sea to reach a better life in a new country thousands of miles away.

Aunt Eater loves mystery stories so much that she sees mysterious adventures wherever she looks.

One day, María's father takes her to the busy market. There they trade goods for food for Mana's mother and baby brother. María helps by making her father laugh while he works. But she wants to do more. So Mana finds a very special way to help her family.

Mitchell the dinosaur is tired of living in the same old place, but when he packs up and moves, he and his best friend, Margo, discover how much they miss each other. Full color.

For Henry and his big dog Mudge, spring means admiring the first snow glory, playing in puddles in the rain, and watching the five new kittens next door.

Henry and his dog Mudge get acquainted with a cat in this eighth Ready-to-Read book of their adventures. Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And when they meet a scruffy but lovable cat, it looks like they've made a new friend!

Henry and his dog Mudge make a new friend in this thirteenth Ready-to-Read book of their adventures.

When a hot-tempered dragon seizes the local bridge, the people of Berryville are cut off from their supply of strawberries until they can correctly answer three questions related to weight. The adults are stumped, but one very smart little girl saves the day with some facts she learned in school. Full color.

Henry and his dog Mudge build an indoor castle in this eleventh Ready-to-Read book of their adventures. Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And on a long weekend, they build a glorious indoor castle, complete with knights and kings!

Mistaken as a doll's head in 1991, the Ice Mummy has been frozen for 5,000 years. Written for the first time in an easy-to-read format, this is his story. Color photos.

Monkey BusinessWhen a glass monkey is stolen, High-Rise Private Eyes Bunny Brown and Jack Jones are on the job! But will this be one case that's too tough to crack?