"You can read a book more than once, you know. You might even find a book inside the book...When you read a book again and let your imagination take over, it can take you to new stories, so it's like a book inside the book!" Thus begins a celebration of the power of imagination. This book unfolds as a dream might unfold for a child picturing a scene from a story and then imagining, "what if?" ...

Now an animated series on Disney Junior! The Chicken Squad is back for their third (mis)adventure, this time facing off with whatever's hiding in a mystery box in the backyard. A hilarious chapter book in what has been called "a lip-bitingly funny series" (School Library Journal) by the bestselling author of Click, Clack, Moo and Diary of a Worm. Our fluffy, fearless young detectives are back. The ...

This wholly visual experience whisks readers into a make-believe world, where imagination offers freedom, comes to the rescue, and leads to friendship. Unfolding like a silent movie, the story vividly portrays adventure, danger, and exhilaration. We, the reader-audience, cheer the heroine through disappointment, into a steampunk-like setting where wits and creativity rescue not only herself, but a ...

Little Red (a pencil) leaves her classroom tasked with finding a story worth writing. Almost at once, she becomes bogged down by descriptors, carried away by an endless string of words full-of-stick, and frightened by adverbs "suddenly, abruptly, and surprisingly" catching her off-guard. Play on words, parody, and humor cleverly entertain and show readers how parts of speech can enrich or misguide ...

Acclaimed writer Holub and Caldecott Honoree Sweet team up in this hilarious and exuberant retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, in which a brave, little red pencil finds her way through the many perils of writing a story. Full color.

If at first you don't succeed, try again. Right? But what happens if you try again. And again. And again, but still don't succeed? With great humor, a realistic scenario, and a whimsical look at invention, this delightful book introduces the concepts of perseverance and grit without being overly didactic. An immediate favorite!

To win a bet, Rabbit tries to get rid of his shadow with the aid of his many animal friends.

Curiosity can take a young boy anywhere, even down the bathtub drain! This imaginative story entertains and gently promotes asking questions and pursuing answers.

Teddy wants a job, and Otter thinks he can help Teddy find the perfect occupation. When a series of tries fail to reveal a good fit for Teddy, he and Otter discover that they already have the best jobs possible. The delightful story makes a beautiful point about love and friendship.

The kids at school want to know why Becca is wearing glasses and a patch. Instead of telling them she has amblyopia, Becca leads her friends on imaginative adventures to explain her new fashion accessory. Mitch Vane's illustrations capture the spunky exuberance of this resourceful heroine.

When a boy's imagination runs wild, his mother keeps pace with the bravery and promise of protection every child craves. Readers enjoy this creative exchange as if a fly on the boy's bedroom wall. An absolute pleasure. Share this one aloud.

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.

Henry wants to read his book, but Puppy Mudge has other ideas. He wants to play! Henry really wants to read, but how can he resist his big playful puppy?

Friends always come to the rescue, even when it makes the game harder for them to play. A delightful story of friendship and self-acceptance.

Marian called it Roxaboxen. There across the road, it looked like any rocky hill--nothing but sand and rocks, some old wooden boxes, and cactus--but it was a special place, where all you needed to gallop fast and free were a stick and a soaring imagination. Full-color illustrations.

When a well-intended, simple warning adopts dramatic changes with each retelling, even youngest readers can predict the dangerous, even ironic impact a rumor may have. A clever tale that uses humor and cause and effect to convey an important concept.

Samantha (known as Sam) is a fisherman's daughter who dreams rich and lovely dreams--moonshine, her father says. When her tall stories bring disaster to her friend Thomas and her cat Bangs, Sam learns to distinguish between moonshine and reality. A Caldecott Medal winner.

The simple but delightful story focuses on the fun of friendship. However, the photographic illustrations elevate the book, making it an extraordinary reading experience. (Be sure to read the interview with the author at the book's conclusion!) Readers will be longing for friends of their own, possibly of the tree-climbing and nut-loving variety!

This wordless story comes alive through the wonder and kindness of a little girl. As a bright light would shine in a dark room, the young heroine wears red, the only spot of color at the story's black and white outset. Trailing her distracted Dad along city sidewalks, she collects simple beauty -- weeds and wildflowers in crevices amidst a cement jungle -- and then gives it away little by little. ...

Obstacles are simply opportunities in disguise. Marisol refuses to let disappointment cloud her ability to solve a problem; instead she opens her eyes to see the familiar as new. Maybe if challenge didn't stand in our way, we'd never have the chance to see differently -- to live a little more richly and create something better from having had the experience. Reynolds offers a refreshing tale of po ...