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.

A fearful little lisping rat finds his inner strength in this tale of overcoming shortcomings. Full-color illustrations.

The creators of the E.B. White Read Aloud winner "Houndsley and Catina" offer a charming sequel about taking time out from the hustle and bustle and appreciating quiet time. Full color.

All living things need food to survive, but not all living things eat the same kinds of food. Plants make their own food from sunlight, air, and water. This book helps children learn about food-gathering techniques animals use, such as camouflage, echolocation, pouncing, trapping, poisoning, and using tools.

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In a forest of seedlings, only one refused to let go of its leaves season after season. The tree's sad, cowering posture helps early grade school readers see that fear hinders the little tree's growth. Eventually with coaxing and reassurance, it lets go and is able to realize its full potential—to grow and to serve. A wise message, simply illustrated for easy comprehension.

Inspired by Ukrainian folk art, Brett's "The Mitten" has become a beloved classic. This striking oversized anniversary edition with a silver foil jacket and a fresh image of the woodland animals is sure to attract fans old and new as well as adult collectors of Brett's books.

Paul Revere didn't make his famous midnight ride alone. Meet a patriot unlike any other: Scheherazade, the mare who doesn't mind mentioning she was once the fastest and most admired horse in the King's army. But on arrival in America, Sherry is quickly let down by her British rider and recruited by Sam Adams to join the Sons of Liberty. Before long, she finds herself teamed with Raul Revere to pla ...

A retelling of the classic Bible story with text targeted at beginning readers.

In 1910 West Texas, the last camel of the US Army roams the desert. Zada has lived a long and adventurous life from Turkey to America. She’s made friends with fellow camel racers for the Pasha and with many more camels on a rocky sailing ship. She has lately befriended two kestrels and their hatchlings. But the real adventure begins with a huge sandstorm when the parent birds are blown away. Zad ...

Lighthearted and entertaining stories reveal the amazing abilities of specific animals. Photos and factoids scattered throughout help breakup the text, making this a great choice for animal lovers and reluctant readers.

Can loneliness make even pizza unappetizing? If so, can a new friend make any pizza taste great? With humor, this gentle story emphasizes the positive influence of friendship.

A new take on the classic tale that begs to be read aloud and will be as much fun for the reader as the listeners.

Rabbit and Turtle repeat their famous race--this time on their way to school. Rabbit runs; Turtle takes the bus. Who will win?

At Rabbit's pajama party everyone is eating pizza, telling scary stories, and curling up in their sleeping bags. And what these friends do first, next, and last demonstrates the math concepts of sequencing -- the logical order of events.

An informational book that entertains with bright color and fascinating details of an amazing machine for very young readers.

Word play and silly characters will make this an instant favorite of new readers!

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.

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 ...