Narrated by class pets, a squirrel, and a dog, each one giving a distinct personality to the retelling, the story builds in cascade of cause/effect events certain to have readers rolling in laughter. Note: a couple of the animal narrators use the words "pee" and "poop" in their storytelling. These terms are used within humorous narrations and do not seem gratuitous.

Over 200,000 copies sold! Now with a newly refreshed design, this classic mathematical folktale tells the story of a clever farmer who outwits the Emperor of China and becomes the wealthiest man in the world--all starting with one grain of rice. When a humble farmer named Pong Lo asks for the hand of the Emperor's beautiful daughter, the Emperor is enraged. Whoever heard of a peasant marrying a pr ...

A beloved basset hound takes center stage in a new chapter book mystery series. Illustrations.

Although his circumstances appeared to be an insurmountable challenge for realizing his musical passion, Louis (and readers) realize the powerful beauty of kindness given (and accepted) and the reward of hope and dependability. A valuable read.

Amanda Freebold doesn't know what to do. Her father left three years ago for the new colony of Jamestown, in America, thousands of miles away. All Amanda has to remember him by is a little brass lion's head he gave his family to guard them while he is gone. Now her mother has just died, leaving Amanda to take care of her younger brother and sister.As head of the family, Amanda finally decides to t ...

A thoroughly delightful addition to the Cobble Street Cousins series.

Mama wishes for a milking cow, so Papa finds his pocket knife and heads toward town with his son Samuel. When the pocket knife becomes two lanterns, then a gilded book of stories, a sheep, and more, Samuel begins to understand his father's resourcefulness and respect for the needs and cares of others. A charming story where a young boy grows in wisdom, patience, and maturity and is joyfully reward ...

A gentle story focusing on the start of a new friendship. You readers will relate to the main character's feelings and appreciate the story's satisfying ending. Delightful characters fill every role.

Bobby Quinn is shy. In fact, he's so shy, he has trouble making friends. But that changes when he gets a squirmy little puppy for his birthday. Unlike Bobby, Lucy isn't shy at all. And to his surprise, she keeps dragging him into all sorts of adventures--and friendships, too! In this heart warming story of a boy and beagle's friendship, Ilene Cooper begins the series that has charmed young readers ...

Great humor results from the stories told from canine perspectives. Ideal for reading independently or together, and will appeal to even reluctant readers.

Cork is a muskrat. Fuzz is a possum. Cork eats only veggie stuff. Fuzz eats beetles and worms. Cork likes to play hide-and-seek. Fuzz likes to play find-and-eat. Cork and Fuzz have nothing in common. Or do they?

A chance encounter between a young Sasquatch and a young human leads both to wonder about the wider world. After a few messages delivered via toy boat, Hugo (the Sasquatch) and Boone (the boy) finally meet. An unlikely friendship develops, and soon the pair are exploring the wider world together. Gentle humor and memorable characters make this a fun read that even reluctant readers will enjoy.

Cleverly blending reality with fantasy and the scientific method, the author leads readers on a humorous, though daunting, problem-solving quest to provide just what newborn hippogriffs need to survive. With her mom's help, Zoey sets up experiments to predict outcomes and compare results that, with persistence, lead to a breakthrough just in time. A delightful read.

This adaptation makes the basic story of the classic novel accessible for younger readers.

In this second volume in Deborah Hopkinson's saga of a family's first year in Bleeding Kansas, Papa is off in Lawrence defending the town from Missouri border ruffians, and it's up to Charlie to take care of his family in their remote cabin--with a violent prairie blizzard blowing in. Illustrations.

No mystery is too great for super-sleuth Cam Jansen and her amazing photographic memory! Can Cam help catch the diamond thief? Cam and her friend Eric are sitting at the mall when the jewelry store is robbed. Cam sees the thief, but the police arrest the wrong person. Now it's up to Cam to catch the real criminal! The Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to ...

A special project brings Ariel and her grandmother closer, and when tragedy strikes the family, the strength of this relationship conquers the feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.

When White House canine "Hooligan" is given a gift from a visiting head-of-state, everything seems normal. But then a chaotic scene plays out on the South Lawn, and one of the "diamonds" on the dog collar ends up lost. Or stolen. Determined to find the answers and the possible thief, First Kids Cammie and Tessa, along with their cousin Nate, start sleuthing. Is a crime underway? And if so, which o ...