"A rousing, rowdy tale pulsing with the rhythm of country music . . . The bouncy rhyme will be a pleasure for listeners and tellers as they pick up the twang and the barn-dance beat."--"Booklist."

Some animals stop by Bear's cave to warm up from the cold, but even after they've brewed tea and popped corn, Bear snores on. What will Bear do when he wakes up to find his cave full of uninvited guests having a party without him?

Younger readers are introduced to simple words, fun rhymes and rhythms, and familiar situations in this title featuring McPhail's Big Brown Bear.

In a wonderful collection of verbs, the book presents a variety of activities carried out by a diversity of birds. The well-chosen verbs make for an enjoyable read.

Written by a former head writer for "The Simpsons," this hilarious cautionary tale finds a little boy who refuses to share his toys learning a lesson with the help of an unlikely ally. Full color.

The incredible verb choices make this simple text an enjoyable read!

Hall's inquisitive cats set out to spend the afternoon snacking and reading, but wind up chasing words, including homophones and homonyms, on a silly tongue twister of an adventure! Full color.

Cat wants a snack.Cat sets a trap.Cat gets...in trouble!Simple sentences and snappy illustrations make this a purr-fect first step into the joy of reading."

This third book starring Zuri Jackson and Danitra Brown follow the best friends into the classroom, where--through 14 interrelated poems--they share their thoughts and feelings about the trials of a new school year. Full color.

When Pig and Bear need help with their art, Doodle Dog and his trusty pal King hear their call. But when Doodle loses his supplies--and then can't save any art projects--he's the one in the doghouse. Full color.

Every page's sing-song rhyme introduces a new farm animal and its sound—"Ducks, come back!" Quack. Quack. Quack.—followed by the repeated phrase, "Down on the the farm, DOWN ON THE FARM." While jaunty words make this a fun farm primer, colorful illustrations fill in storyline details—the silliness of a goat kid stuck in a shoe who needs an assist from his farm friends. A visua ...

With enough lunch for three, Mr. Magee and his dog Dee head out to the sea. But what begins as a fun day in the sun turns a bit bumpy when onel playful whale decides to say hello. Soon the crew that once was floating finds themselves flying! How will they get down? Who will come to their rescue? And when will they ever get to eat lunch? Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee is a great read-aloud, sure to ...

A nighttime rainstorm sends Pip Squeak scrambling to catch the drips pouring through his leaky roof. But the drops just won't stop, and soon it's wetter inside the house than out! Full-color illustrations.

After planting the seeds and watching them grow, huge pumpkins appear in a patch. Now we can make pumpkin pie and jack-o'-lanterns! Planting a garden is so much fun, and this rhyming reader shows us how.

Words can hurt! This sweet but powerful story gives a vivid reminder of the fact that words have the power to stop a dream and the power to revive it. Readers fall in love with the giraffe from the beginning of the story and mourn as mean, untrue words paralyze him. When words of truth and encouragement offer him the chance to believe again, readers cheer him on and celebrate his victory as those ...

Who knew there were so many different types of tractors? Young readers will enjoy discovering the variety with the brother-sister team featured in the text.

Some kids spend their summer vacation at camp. Some kids spend it at Grandma's house. Wallace Bleff spent his out west...on a ride, a rope, and a roundup he'll never forget.

The rhyming text and fantastic ideas make this an ideal book for reading aloud!

Clever, colorful descriptions engage readers while offering a meaningful, creative introduction to these quirky creatures. A true pleasure.

Illustrations, full of life, cleverly portray the essence of Spring's arrival. While the rhyming text describes the many faces of March's lion, energetic illustrations depict them perfectly. A perfect book to use for personification.