When a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. There are no rules about lions in the library. When something terrible happens, the lion quickly comes to the rescue in the only way he knows how.

In this wordless adaptation of one of Aesop's most beloved fables by an award-winning artist, an unlikely pair learns that no act of kindness is ever wasted. With vivid depictions of the landscape of the African Serengeti and expressively drawn characters, Pinkney makes this a truly special retelling.

Trump, the veterinarian's canine assistant, narrates each patient visit with such empathy and entertainment, at times it is easy to forget he is a dog! The authors have found an endearing way to show how valuable patience and understanding can be in stressful situations.

The Newbery Medal-winning author of "The Tale of Despereaux" returns with this story about a toy rabbit named Edward Tulane. When he becomes lost, Edward takes an extraordinary journey and shows readers a true miracle. Illustrations.

An award-winning author brings to vivid life Abraham's sister Sally, in an adventure-filled novel about their childhood. Mazer gives a voice to a young girl who shaped the life of one of this country's greatest presidents.

Don't miss he astounding cast of characters: a tool-laden and courageous pragmatist, a problem-solving genius, a pattern-detecting and rhyme-making toddler, and an encyclopedic egghead. Add in some colorful villains and a secret agent loaded with tricks and equipment, and the reading experience is a nonstop thrill ride!

A colorful riot of a bedtime story about sleepy people and animals napping in a cozy bed. Full-color illustrations throughout. "Booklist" Editors' Choice; Golden Kite Award; IRA/CBC Children's Choice; NCTE Teachers' Choice; "New York Times" Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year.

When Mouse happens upon the remains of a Thanksgiving feast, his eyes override his self-control. His choices become unwieldy, landing him square in his enemy's path. All young readers should be exposed to these lyrical illustrations that dramatize the disaster of unwise choices, and highlight the happiness of contentment.

A variety of wonderful photographs share the playful nature of these cubs as they explore, discover, and grow. Very informative and entertaining.

Jumping to conclusions is rarely a good idea, especially when it involves a best friend. Hilarious illustrations offer a visual feast for Gerald's many what-if scenarios. Oh, the drama! Another winner in the Elephant and Piggie series.

Young scientists will love this nature mystery that reveals the secrets hiding in seeds, plants, flowers, and fruits throughout the life cycle of various flora. Curiosity will bloom in this introduction to botany and primary nature science. Plants come in all shapes and sizes, but they go through the same stages as they grow. Using four common plants, young readers learn about plant structure and ...

A young boy tells the story of his deaf father who loved working as a printer for a major newspaper but was saddened by the fact that his hearing coworkers ignored him because he couldn't talk.--"School Library Journal." Full color.

A truly awesome, practical, and entertaining treatment of an important topic. Masterful! Great for middle schoolers, high schoolers, and even adults!

The crazy cats deliver loads of additional examples to illustrate the potent power of adjectives to describe the wonderful world around us. Cleary's playful verse and Gable's comical cats turn traditional grammar lessons on end. Each adjective is printed in color for easy identification. Full color.

Color comes to life in this whimsical, innovative book by an award-winning poet and a brilliant painter, designed to inspire readers to look closer at the colors of the four seasons. Full color.

Based on the life of "Challenger" astronaut Ron McNair, this inspiring book tells the story of how a determined African-American boy desegregated his town's public library though peaceful resistance. Full color.

In this mystery set in the 19th century, a spunky girl uses her wits to try to save the family estate from ruin, and restore respect for her late grandfather's reputation.

Seed, Sprout, Pumpkin, Pie follows Apples for Everyone in the Picture the Seasons series. This beautifully photographed picture book about everybody's favorite fall treat is sure to please kids both young and old. The glossy, festive images and lively text are sure to get your family in the mood to celebrate the season.Pumpkins! Who can resist the sight of big, round, orange pumpkins ripening in a ...