Mr. Carillo, Dublin Elementary School's custodian, does everything to keep the school clean and functional, and he never lets the teachers and students down. Now his helpers, Gracie and Zach, want to do something to show Mr. Carillo how important he is to them. Full color.

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

Eight-year-old J.D. turns a tragic home haircut into a thriving barber business in this hilarious new illustrated chapter book series J.D. has a big problem--it's the night before the start of third grade and his mom has just given him his first and worst home haircut. When the steady stream of insults from the entire student body of Douglass Elementary becomes too much for J.D., he takes matters ...

Don't miss the changes that both Greg and Maura have on each other. Great character development throughout the story's events.

The gentle narrative shows how dreams can come true in unexpected ways and in unusual places.

This picture book comprised of classroom portraits made out of such objects as pencils, a globe, and a magnifying glass encourages children to be creative and make their own object portraits. Full color.

Inspired by true events, One Hen tells the story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many. After his father died, Kojo had to quit school to help his mother collect firewood to sell at the market. When his mother receives a loan from some village families, she gives a little money to her son. With this tiny loan, Kojo buys a hen. A year later, ...

Inspired by true events, One Hen tells the story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many. After his father died, Kojo had to quit school to help his mother collect firewood to sell at the market. When his mother receives a loan from some village families, she gives a little money to her son. With this tiny loan, Kojo buys a hen. A year later, ...

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.

Based on the childhood of New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada, this is the story of a boy from Puerto Rico who works hard to be his best and doesn't stop until he is a champion. A portion of the proceeds of this book will benefit the Jorge Posada Foundation. Full color.

* Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award * In this award-winning story, two classmates set out to create affordable toothpaste and become accidental millionaires! Sixth-grader Rufus Mayflower is betting that he can make a whole gallon of toothpaste for the same price as one tube from the store. There's just one problem, he has to solve real-life mathematical equations first! With help fro ...

Virtuoso wordplay, irresistible rhythm, and laugh-out-loud humor abound in the first picture book by the one and only "Weird Al" Yankovic. This unbridled celebration of creativity and possibility invites readers of all ages to consider afresh what they want to be when they grow up. Full color.