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.

Illus. in full color. A shortstop in a tutu? Not if she can help it! Forced by her mother into taking ballet lessons, a die-hard tomboy discovers that there's team spirit at the barre as well as on the baseball diamond.

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."

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.

Level Four How can your tongue tell a sweet taste from a sour one? How do your ears know which way a sound is coming from? Find out in this sense-sational nonfiction book!

Ariel would love to be in the basket of Lucky Star on the day of the big balloon race against Bernard the Brave. Her mother, Carlotta the Great, is the best lady balloonist in America. But Ariel's parents think she is too young. Little do they know she is asleep in the Odds and Ends box when Carlotta the Great orders Hands off! and the balloon race begins. The thrills of Ariel's first ride in a h ...

Clements presents inspiring true stories about brave pets who save their masters' lives in this new series for the very youngest of readers. Carol and Ray adopt a homeless kitten, naming him Ringo. Later, Ringo saves their lives when he alerts them to a leaking gas pipe. Full-color illustrations.

A blind golden retriever plunges into the surf to rescue a drowning girl in this title in a new series by Andrew Clements which recounts amazing true stories of brave pets that save the lives of their masters. Full-color illustrations.

Newspapers often recount inspiring true stories about brave pets who save their masters' lives. Now bestselling author Andrew Clements has retold some of these stories in simple language for the very earliest of emergent readers. Full color.

Two remarkable dogs star in an amazing tale of courage, as told by bestselling author Clements, and beautifully illustrated by Beier. Full color.

Beginning readers will dive right into this simple, Step 2 nonfiction book about one of the most unique animals on earth. Full color, .

Cheetah cubs play and purr just like kittens. Someday they'll be able to run faster than any other animal in the world. Read along as cheetah cubs leap and grow in this book.

A finder, a keeper, and a sneaky thief add humor and suspense to this gentle tale.

Cork is a muskrat and Fuzz is a possum. These best friends like to win at games. What will happen when they play games against each other? Full color.

Cork is a short muskrat who likes to help out. Fuzz is a tall possum who likes to help himself. Cork is babysitting a porcupine, and he needs Fuzz's help. Fuzz says he's too busy. But when the porcupine goes missing, it is up to Fuzz to help find him! Full color.

Cork the muskrat wants his best friend Fuzz, a possum, to visit his home, but first he must teach Fuzz to swim and not be afraid of the water. Full color.