An eye-catching and informative look at how animals behave in water.

Steve Jenkins is a master of details and perspective in a world of cut-paper illustration. While his art mesmerizes, page after page, satiating the most curious observer, the same attention is given to brief explanations that inform often by using comparisons. There is mention of eyes evolving over millions and billions of years, yet the focus is squarely on the stunning eyes of these lesser-known ...

Courage can be easier to find when a friend is nearby. Another delightful story about Fox and his adventures!

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.

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.

As Grasshopper sets out to follow a road, he meets some unusual characters.

Mouse and Snake are friends, but when Mouse hears a rumor that snakes are dangerous to mice, he runs away from Snake and falls down a hole. Mouse soon learns that friendships are forever and rumors are just that. Full color.

Miss Nancy's prized binoculars are stolen, from her 30th story balcony, no less. Who could have snatched them right out from under Miss Nancy's nose? Full color.

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.

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.

Rich color and exquisite detail, though not overdone, illustrate a deeply meaningful lesson in kindness. Creatures young readers recognize - birds, rabbits, mice - portray human traits, planting seeds with hopes for a delicious harvest. This gardening metaphor cleverly illustrates how reaping and sowing have everything to do with each other. Sparse but carefully-worded text takes a back seat to Ka ...

Instinct told them that the way home lay to the west. And so the doughty young Labrador retriever, the roguish bull terrier and the indomitable Siamese set out through the Canadian wilderness. Separately, they would soon have died. But, together, the three house pets faced starvation, exposure, and wild forest animals to make their way home to the family they love. "The Incredible Journey is one o ...

Everything is poor Murdley Gurdson's fault, and young listeners will love theway the blame for his lost shoe passes from animal to animal--with a surpriseending! Illustrations.

When Julia and her walking house come to town, she likes everything about her new neighborhood except how quiet it is! So Julia puts a sign up: "Julia's House for Lost Creatures." Soon she's hosting goblins, mermaids, fairies, and even a dragon. Quiet isn't a problem anymore for Julia, but getting her housemates to behave themselves is! Full color.

When Mouse and Elephant decide to go on the seesaw, Mouse needs a lot of helpfrom other animals before they can go up and down.

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

When Mouse lets his best friend, Rabbit, play with his brand-new airplane, trouble isn't far behind. Full color.