We will go to America!It is 1868, and Carl Erik's family faces starvation in Sweden. As their hopes fade, they must endure a journey over land and sea to reach a better life in a new country thousands of miles away.

A young boy wakes up one morning to find he has his very first loose tooth. But no matter what he does, it won't come out.

Mittens is a small, shy kitten in a big, new house. Will he find a place just for him?

Morgy MacDougal-MacDuff hates being the new kid in a new school in a new town in a new state. Each day brings some new weird Boston thing to get used to, but soon Morgy feels he may just fit in after all. Illustrations.

Sparse text and bright colors supplement mouse's unexpected adventure. Readers experience the wonder of discovery and the reward of familiarity.

How can you make friends when your name is unpronounceable? Maybe choosing an easier name will help, at least that's what Unhei thinks. Suggestions from classmates pour in until a chance encounter outside of school upends the entire plan. A gentle and beautiful story of self-discovery and friendship.

Sweetness abounds as a little boy learns to embrace courage and see a new place through brave eyes. Marked by kindness, the Grandma empathizes and then empowers as she invites her grandson, and readers, to learn to see beauty in unexpected places. Realistic and acccessible, this is a story to learn from and enjoy again and again.

On her first day of school, who will be her friend? Raise your hand if it's you. You'll meet someone -- and something -- surprising.

This is a story about noticing the little things, the grand big things, the imaginary, and sometimes, hidden things. It is about embracing what's possible. And that the incredible is everywhere, and in everything--waiting to be known, discovered, recognized. This beautiful tale by New York Times best-selling author Kobi Yamada and illustrator Elise Hurst encourages readers of all ages to slow down ...

A unique coming of age story, Ruby Reinvented is an authentic read for girls. Highlighting the importance of family, friendships and choices, this sweet and honest story is both inspiring and cautionary. Traits of honesty, teamwork, and believing in yourself shine as readers join Ruby on her quest to come to terms with the uniqueness of who she is and how that fits into the world around her. Ruby ...

In this third Level 2 Ready-to-Read story about a spunky chicken from the illustrator of the Heidi Heckelbeck series, Sabrina Sue sets off to the big city. Sue decides she wants to see a busy city. So she's off on a new adventure to see tall buildings, taxi cabs, museums, and more!

Sabrina Sue is a delightful character with big dreams! And she doesn't let her naysayer friends thwart her plans (after all, the sea is not a plans for chickens!). He plan execution may be a bit bumpy, but the reward is sweet. At least until she misses her friends. Entertaining and sure to encourage small children with big visions.

In this second Level 1 Ready-to-Read story about a spunky chicken from the illustrator of the Heidi Heckelbeck series, Sabrina Sue wants to play in the snow! Sabrina Sue decides she wants to see snow. There are all kinds of fun activities she's dreamed of doing like building a snowman, making snow angels, and sledding down a hill! It'll be her "coolest" adventure yet!

A dazzlingly beautiful book about shyness from the author of Blue Chicken, The Story of Fish and Snail, and By Mouse and Frog! Shy loves birds. He'd love to watch them fly and hear them sing, but he's only ever read about them in books. . .until a real bird comes along. He's dying to meet her, but there's just one problem: Shy is, well, shy--so shy, in fact, that he's afraid to leave the gutter of ...

Amara desperately wants to visit New York’s Harlem, the home of her father and his people. When Dad is sent there on business, it is her perfect opportunity to meet her relatives. However, nothing goes according to her plan. Meeting her extended family and seeing their city reveals joy and pain from both the past and the present. What will this mean for Amara’s future?

Young readers with hopes and dreams may see themselves in the many sides of Katy Duck as she tackles her first performance--excited, hopeful, shyness, anxious, and eventually confident and joyful. Lighthearted illustrations playfully draw readers through to a jubilant end.

It was said of Diva: "…if anything ever happened, no matter how big or small, Diva would yelp and run away. Diva was very good at her job." And of Flea: "A great flaneur (someone who roams the streets to see what there is to see) has seen everything, but still looks for more, because there is always more to discover. Flea was a really great flaneur." So, when the two crossed paths, there was ...

Developing readers can have fun while learning with these Green Light Readers, featuring short sentences, creative stories, and simple dialogue. Illustrations.

Set in 1951 Tennessee, this story from an award-winning author is based on a real dog she knew when she was growing up. Leanne, Paul, and Jeannie wage a war against Tippy Lemmey, a dog who chases them. But when Tippy Lemmey is in trouble, the kids are the only ones who can help him. Should they help their sworn enemy? Illustrations.

How will you know what's possible if you don't try? This is a story for anyone who has ever felt like a beginner, or had doubts, or worried they weren't good enough. It's a story for those who have experienced the pain of trying something new and not having it turn out as they had hoped. Written by New York Times best-selling author Kobi Yamada, this captivating book celebrates the way failure is ...