When Henry's mom limits his bike-riding exploration to around the block, he assumes he's in for a boring ride. However, the action he sees—conveyed through rich verb use and energetic illustrations—transforms his ride into an exciting adventure. Enticing for very young readers.

A story of growth toward selflessness disguised as a mystery/adventure. A worthy addition (a prequel!) to the rip-roaring Benedict Society series, but also a great read on its own.

Nielsen’s writing unfolds like a movie, using intrigue, suspense, drama, and emotion like brilliant-colored, textured paints that enliven a blank canvas. Readers feel the pain of impossible decisions, the darkness of misguided means for well-intended ends, and the victory of wisdom and perseverance. A masterful, breathtaking first in a trilogy. Content is best for middle-grade readers.

In her chapter book debut, Nancy Clancy must find the culprit when a prized possession goes missing at school. Illustrations.

This volume featuring Cowgirl Kate and her feisty horse Cocoa showcases two treasured friendship stories from the second book in the Geisel Honor-winning series. Ideal for beginners, who will enjoy the easy-to-read text and full-of-fun illustrations by a Caldecott Honor-winning artist. Full color.

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.

Beneath this comical adventure, quirky characters, and high-flying drama lies a beautiful unfolding of understanding. Kate DiCamillo has developed her characters so well that readers feel their pain when challenged to put aside their long-held beliefs about others. Wise Mrs. Meecham gently helps remove blinders and Flora's heart starts to hope while her squirrel, whose heart was open from the star ...

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.

Twenty-six short, lighthearted poems about the forest and its animals, plants, and seasonal changes, beautifully and accurately illustrated in watercolor.

In a moment, KT finds herself in a world where traditional values and priorities have been turned upside-down. Her brother, once an easily overlooked family member, is winning tournaments and trophies while KT, a once highly regarded softball player, struggles to find a pathway out of obscurity. This fascinating scenario creates opportunities for readers to consider values, daily dynamics, and the ...

This book purely entertains as it turns all prince and princess stereotypes upside down. Adventure-seeking princesses and adventure-adverse princes get tangled in a witch's terrible plot, while doting princesses and blundering hero-princes weave clever schemes that intersect, transforming themselves, and eventually their kingdoms. Jam-packed with twists, turns, and numerous fairy tale characters, ...

When normal-sized Hewitt is born into the Anderson family--a family of giants--the Andersons' lives are turned upside-down. It's up to Hewitt to show all the generations of the Andersons the power of being small. Full color.

Taking over a rowdy gym class right before winter vacation is not something James Naismith wants to do at all. The last two teachers of this class quit in frustration. The students--a bunch of energetic young men--are bored with all the regular games and activities. Naismith needs something new, exciting, and fast to keep the class happy--or someone's going to get hurt. Saving this class is going ...

The subtle dance of friendship is played out in three sweetly humorous tales about an unlikely, likable pair. Howe's funny and endearing world of ginger tea, no-bean chili, and firefly watching is brought to life in cozy watercolors by Gay in this tender chapter book about what it means to be friends. Full color.

The creators of the E.B. White Read Aloud winner "Houndsley and Catina" offer a charming sequel about taking time out from the hustle and bustle and appreciating quiet time. Full color.

Houndsley loves to canoe. Catina loves to ride bikes. But when Houndsley takes Catina out canoeing, she chatters the whole time, drowning out the sounds Houndsley loves, like the call of birds or the plink and plunk of the paddles. Full color.

All the emotion of a pet story, but with no animals in sight! You’ll have fun helping young readers ‘get’ all the humor in Eaton’s imaginative treatment of trains as pets, and you’ll find yourself looking at supposedly inanimate objects in a whole new way. Share the ‘Dear Readers’ note aloud first if you’re afraid listeners might take Eatonâ� ...

In the first of the Maurice series, rich illustrations offer an inventive depiction of Aesop's, "A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks truth." Creative and memorable.

This gentle story of a young boy seeking to belong among his friends, both tells and shows what feeling invisible looks like—drab grays against bright color. Soft illustrations attend to childhood facial expressions that reveal greater depths of feeling, both good and bad. A beautiful portrayal of the radical impact of kindness. Charming and rewarding.

An adventurous giraffe drives off with his friend, a cautious turtle, to see the world in an endearing comedy of errors perfect for early readers. Full color.