Illustrated by Lisa McCue, this simple retelling of the Aesop fable is sure to be a great introduction to these classics for children. Full-color illustrations.

Mr. Putter wants to paint his porch. He has a bucket of pink paint, a big brush, and some rags. And he has Tabby to keep him company. Everything is perfect, until a squirrel scampers onto the porch and catches Tabby's eye. . . .

Level 2. Suzanne, Max, and Jake are making a pizza. First they mix the dough. Then they add the toppings and cheese. Soon it's ready. Yum!

Mr. Putter and Tabby love going to the fish store, but a problem arises when Mr. Putter thinks the fish are new pets and Tabby thinks the fish are for dinner. Illustrations. Full color.

In this touching story of the early friendship between young Helen Keller, who is blind, deaf and mute, and her teacher, Annie Sullivan, Helen is not sure she can trust Annie. When Helen is caught in a sudden storm, Annie finds her and helps her to shelter. Helen learns not only the power of nature--but the power of friendship. Full-color illustrations.

Jack and Jill and big dog Bill go sledding one snowy winter day. When big dog Bill notices a rabbit on the hill, mayhem ensues. This fun phonics reader helps early readers with the use of alliteration and rhyming.

After planting the seeds and watching them grow, huge pumpkins appear in a patch. Now we can make pumpkin pie and jack-o'-lanterns! Planting a garden is so much fun, and this rhyming reader shows us how.

In this Puffin Easy-to-Read Book, Tiny the dog is a big help at the library when his owner takes out too many books to carry home. Full color.

One morning Hen wakes up and finds a gigantic egg in her nest. Whose ege can it be? Here's a hint, Hen--it "doesn't belong to that wily Fox!

Cat wants a snack.Cat sets a trap.Cat gets...in trouble!Simple sentences and snappy illustrations make this a purr-fect first step into the joy of reading."

Readers can find out how these sea creatures, which have three-inch long teeth and can swim at 30 mph, live and survive in the sea. Illustrations.

A dog's owner describes how Tiny grew from a very small puppy to a very big dog. Color illustrations throughout.

Developing readers can have fun while learning with these Green Light Readers, featuring short sentences, creative stories, and simple dialogue. Illustrations.

As young Tom Edison sells newspapers and sandwiches on the Mt. Clemens railroad platform, he sees the station telegraph operator's son, Jimmy, playing on the tracks. When a boxcar comes rolling toward Jimmy at top speed, Tom rushes to help the child. Full-color illustrations.

Boom! Bang! Guns fire! Cannons roar! George Washington is fighting in the American Revolution. He sees a dog lost on the battlefield. Whose dog is it? How will it find its master? Early readers will be surprised to find out what happens in this little-known true story about America's first president.

Young readers will fall in love with the agreeable Good Knight and the dragons with their sweet but repetitive requests. The repetition--though it tires the Good Knight--will help beginning readers build confidence. Full color.

A nighttime rainstorm sends Pip Squeak scrambling to catch the drips pouring through his leaky roof. But the drops just won't stop, and soon it's wetter inside the house than out! Full-color illustrations.

Though he is used to the city streets, Barney's horse becomes frightened of the noisy new overhead trains.