So many burros--there must be one that's just right. Weighing the pros and cons, comparing and contrasting, Pedro and his papa find the decision isn't difficult after all! Rich storytelling through lively illustrations and sparse text.

On a soccer field, the goalie is the last line of defense. Does Pedro have what it takes to be his team's goalie? Perhaps skills he's learned off the field can help. Another great story with a likable main character.

Tables get turned when a hike in the woods reveals that Pedro is already pretty good at surviving in the wold, much to the surprise of his dad. A fun story featuring a likable main character.

Delightful story that shows friends can have different ideas but still enjoy each other's company.

Pearl and Wagner are back, and they are full of secrets: Wagner tells Pearl an embarrassing secret, Pearl tells Wagner a surprising secret, and Lulu tells Wagner a secret that turns out not to be a secret at all. Pearl and Wagner soon learn that some secrets can bring friends closer together, while others can cause all sorts of trouble. Full color.

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.

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.

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!

Level 2. Pal the Pony is the smallest pony at the rodeo! He's upset because he can't do what the big horses can do. But he discovers there is one thing he's better at than anyone else on the ranch.

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.

A lovable character discovers the library in this celebration of books and reading.

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.

When Mouse happens upon the remains of a Thanksgiving feast, his eyes override his self-control. His choices become unwieldy, landing him square in his enemy's path. All young readers should be exposed to these lyrical illustrations that dramatize the disaster of unwise choices, and highlight the happiness of contentment.

Norma Jean loves to jump, but she doesn't know when to stop! A Step 2 Step into Reading Book. Full-color.

A retelling of the classic Bible story with text targeted at beginning readers.

A robot can do a lot of things. But what is the very best thing this robot can do?

Illus. in full color. "Designed for children who are just beginning to read independently, this humorous story has very large print, simple vocabulary, and lively, amusing illustrations. Should be appealing, whether used for reading alone or reading aloud."--"Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.

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.