In the heart of the big city live two ace detectives: Bunny and Jack, who crack cases wide open. In their third case, a trombone disappears from Mr. Riley's music store. Who could be taking it--and why? A Junior Literary Guild Selection. Full-color illustrations.

Bunny, a rabbit, and Jack, a raccoon, live in the big city. In their fourth case, the duo must uncover who is taking the balloons from outside Mr. Paris's toy store every Friday. Full color.

Friendships unfold, and readers enjoy the purely entertaining wiles of the cousins. The first in the Cobble Street Cousins series.

November—”winter’s gate”—calls for frugal preparations. Snow blankets the earth as a covered bed for “flowers and small creatures,” birds gather berries in anticipation of hard times, and stoves burst with seasonal smells, calling for family reunion. Soft watercolor illustrations subtly convey the special time of year that stands between a fading fall a ...

Newbery Medalist Rylant and noted artist Kastner celebrate autumn activities and traditions brought by November's cooling temperatures with lyrical language and rich, cozy paintings. Full color.

Even though Tabby tries to keep him warm, Mr. Putter catches a cold in this cozy addition to the series.

Mr Putter and Mrs Teaberry show us youthfulness is a state of mind. When Mr Putter's achy knees threaten to derail the ballgame, Zeke the dog comes to the rescue. Victory is a well-deserved cause for celebration, but so is the effort it takes to "stay in the game." Heartwarming inspiration for every age.

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.

Mr. Putter is sure he is too old for birthday celebrations, so on his special day he invites Mrs. Teaberry and Zeke over for a quiet cup of tea. But--good heavens!--what could "possibly" be taking them so long to arrive? Full color.

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. . . .

It's fall, and juicy things are growing in Mr. Putter's backyard--apples, tomatoes, and pears. Mr. Putter dreams of all the juicy things he loves to eat, but most of all he dreams of pear jelly. At last it's time to pick the pears, and Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby hatch a zany plan for bringing in the harvest.

Mrs. Teaberry announces that she's starting a knitting club, and Mr. Putter is happy to help out. But disaster strikes when Tabby and Zeke want to pitch in, too: Mrs. Fitzwater's sweater completely unravels, and the whole afternoon ends up in quite a tangle.

Mr. Putter and Tabby try their best to make a pot of soup--even though Bessie, their treasured stove, is on the blink and Mrs. Teaberry's dog, Zeke, is making trouble. Full color.

Mr. Putter has always wanted to write a mystery novel--and Tabby is happy to help. But who knew there would be so many delicious distractions along the way?

An old woman discovers an abandoned puppy that she is afraid to name--or to even love. This moving story features Gary Larson-esque "(The Far Side)" visuals that will appeal to adults as well as kids. Full-color illustrations.

From stargazing to shopping to sailing, Poppleton knows how to live an adventurous life. The lovable main character and humor will make continue Poppleton's popularity with young readers.

Their simplicity causes these three endearing stories to bring a smile to the faces of readers of all ages.

From Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and acclaimed illustrator Mark Teague comes Poppleton, a posh and persnickety pig with friends and adventure abound!Pick 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 w ...

Puppy Mudge has a new playmate--a fluffy, cuddly kitten. Pretty soon they prove that friends don't need to be alike in every way to have fun. Full color.

Youngsters who are just beginning to learn to read can share in the adventures of everyone's favorite boy and his dog. Full color.