When Little Duck tries every other animal's ways of preparing for a party, the results are hilarious but not too much for the caring Farmer to handle. Humor and and delightful ending make this one worth more than one read.

Ever the underdog, Mo is the youngest player on his football team. That why he thinks the coach keeps telling the team not to pass the ball to him. But is it that? Or does the coach have a secret he's keeping until the last minute of a big game? Another delightful story with an underdog every reader will be cheering for.

"Make the box, in which you enclose a gift, too beautiful and the recipient may just think the box is the gift! Is it? Young readers will love the suspense and the resolution of this fun interaction between friends who know each other well."

Thoughtfulness can overcome many things, even the cold! Fun characters in a story beginning readers will love!

Courage can be easier to find when a friend is nearby. Another delightful story about Fox and his adventures!

A wish to be something he's not leads Fox's friends to wish the same. Soon they are all pretending to be something they aren't, only to discover that being themselves was the best idea all along. A fun story of self-acceptance.

If you can't bear it, fight it. At least that what Fox thinks about winter until a friend shows him the beautiful silence of the season. The fun main character and great writing make this a enjoyable read!

This is laugh-out-loud fun for beginning readers, who will be hoping for more stories featuring this little-in-common duo!

Learn about the abolitionist Frederick Douglass and his fight for freedom in this Step 3 Biography Reader! Frederick Douglass was a keystone figure in the abolitionist movement, and his story has impacted generations of people fighting for civil rights in America. He was born to an enslaved mother and grew up with the horrors of slavery. In the course of his childhood, he was able to learn to read ...

Discover Frog and Dog, a laugh-out-loud series for beginning readers!A Best Book of 2020 by the Chicago Public LibraryPick 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 will boost reading confidence and fl ...

A fascinating look at an annual event in nature. Truly remarkable! This will especially please young readers with curiosity about the natural world.

He plays in the quietest spot on the baseball field. He bats last. Can Mo really help his team? A story of triumph that will have young readers cheering for a lovable character.

Who knew there were so many different types of tractors? Young readers will enjoy discovering the variety with the brother-sister team featured in the text.

Very sparse text highlights Otto's effort to figure out a way to visit his robot family that does not live on Earth. His friends' story, told only through simple illustrations in muted colors, depicts their interest, sadness, support, and ultimately, joy. This is a gentle tale of recognizing the value of recognizing what may be right in front of us.

"While three sections highlight three different species that migrate, the pattern is comfortable and allows space for processing new and interesting facts. Sparse illustrations break up the photograph-rich design that gives voice to informative text that emphasizes the challenges each species faces and the care humans have taken or may need to take to help them thrive."

Quality photographs complement informative text, providing a realistic background to additional insights presented through illustrations, maps, riddles, and diagrams. Context and scale is clearly shown throughout by word and illustration. Engaging.

Find out about the life of Harriet Tubman and how her brave actions working to "conduct" the Underground Railroad helped the Union Army in the Civil War lead more than 700 slaves to freedom. Learn about Harriet Tubman's life, achievements, and the challenges she faced along the way. The Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for independent readers. National Geographic Read ...

Driven by an overwhelming sense of faith, direction, and conviction, Harriet Tubman risked her life repeatedly for the causes of freedom and equality. An amazing life beautifully captured in this biography for developing readers.