When Stanley Lambchop wakes up one morning, his brother, Arthur, is yelling. A bulletin board fell on Stanley during the night, and now he is only half an inch thick. Soon, amazing things begin happening to him.

One small fly causes one huge commotion that readers practically feel and hear through pages filled with highly exaggerated illustrations. Minimal text reads as a simple sequence of dramatic cause and effect. Highly entertaining for earliest readers.

Four famished foxes make fun of their brother Fosdyke, who has fond feelings for fried figs, flan, and French bread. Leaving him behind to fry and flambe, they go foraging for fowl in a forbidden farmyard. Perfect for classroom phonics lessons, this hilarious tale will thrill teachers and "will have kids in stitches in no time".--ALA "Booklist". Full color.

Lively illustrations tag team with text to unfold a delightful tale of a determined fox and his very creative problem-solving methods. They're a little off the mark, but his friends, whose patience grows thin, take note of the problem and band together for a solid solution. Storytelling at its best.

A wish to be something he's not leads Fox's friends to wish the same. Soon they are all pretending to be something they aren't, only to discover that being themselves was the best idea all along. A fun story of self-acceptance.

Florian and his ""Theory Of All Small Things,"" or ""TOAST,"" will remind readers of Sherlock Holmes and his ability to notice what others miss. It's enough of a theory to bring the FBI calling, seeking help in solving a major art heist. Both a mystery and an adventure, young readers will find the roller coaster ride of a plot engaging from start to finish. May be of special interest to reluctant ...

The journey of Fancine Poulet's emotions in this engaging tale runs an entire gamut -- from confidence, to fear, to doubt, to resignation, to cautious optimism, to trust, and eventually, restoration. And this journey's joyful end shows how kindness and encouragement from a friend are just the antidote to healing her wounded self-esteem. Realistic, lively illustrations skillfully capture every deci ...

From bestselling and award-winning author Andrew Clements, a quirky, imaginative tale about creative thought and the power of words that will have readers inventing their own words. Is Nick Allen a troublemaker? He really just likes to liven things up

Discover Frog and Dog, a laugh-out-loud series for beginning readers!A Best Book of 2020 by the Chicago Public LibraryPick 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 will boost reading confidence and fl ...

Eleven-year-old Walter is best friends with the Spitzers--the three surviving members of a crack WWII rescue team. When the Spitzers saved General Britt's life, he left them his home. Now the General's nasty nephew is trying to evict them. It's up to Walter to come up with a battle plan. Illustrations.

A Newbery Medalist offers a new pirate adventure set in San Diego, California, in 1846. Twelve-year-old Shipwreck, a cabin boy on the pirate ship "The Giant Rat of Sumatra," is so named because he survived a shipwreck. This is his story. Illustrations.

Duck takes full advantage of Farmer Brown's absence, mischievously rewriting detailed instructions for his stand-in. Doreen Cronin's animal illustrations embody human traits any young reader would recognize -- contentedness (what newly-washed pig wouldn't enjoy a warm blanket?), laughter (what cow wouldn't enjoy The Sound of "Moo-sic?"), and more. Giggles sure to be enjoyed in this board book form ...

Duck takes full advantage of Farmer Brown's absence, mischievously rewriting detailed instructions for his stand-in. Doreen Cronin's animal illustrations embody human traits any young reader would recognize -- contentedness (what newly-washed pig wouldn't enjoy a warm blanket?), laughter (what cow wouldn't enjoy The Sound of "Moo-sic?"), and more. Giggles sure to be enjoyed in this hardcover forma ...

"Giraffes Can't Dance" is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend. Full color.

Very sparse text highlights Otto's effort to figure out a way to visit his robot family that does not live on Earth. His friends' story, told only through simple illustrations in muted colors, depicts their interest, sadness, support, and ultimately, joy. This is a gentle tale of recognizing the value of recognizing what may be right in front of us.

Ever since she snooped around the house of the three bears, Goldilocks (now known as Goldi) has been trying to make amends. Full color.

May-May and Rose Golly are out to entertain the locals along the American frontier with their singing and dancing. But is the West ready for this pair of sisters? Four-color illustrations.

A little boy who doesn't want to get ready for the day uses his imagination to get through his routine in this playful read-aloud. Full color. 40 pop.

Friendship proves it knows no bounds in this humorous and delightful story. The text is beautifully gentle, fitting the memorable characters and heartwarming plot.

Grandpa's fine handmade teeth are gone from his bedside table. Grandpa suspects everyone who doesn't smile widely enough to prove their teeth are their own. Full color.