A ghostly lady haunts her local library for years, roaming the halls and walking through walls. When the library is scheduled for demolition, the building is closed to the public, books are removed, and workmen begin dismantling all the fixtures. The ghost is dismayed. Are her days of haunting over? But then a young girl decides the library needs to be saved. Ghost and girl work together, coming up with creative, inventive ideas to rescue the library and bring patrons and booklovers back. A lovely celebration of public libraries and a timely reminder of the important role they play in their local communities.
The Color Collector is a poignant story about newness, friendship, and common ground. When a boy notices the new girl picking up all manner of debris and litter on their walks home from school he wants to know why. So she shows him the huge mural she's created in her room that reminds her of the home she left behind. He learns all about where she's come from and they both find how wonderful it is to make a new friend.
A new baby in the family means a lot of changes--from late night diaper changes to learning new ways to play--but in this sweet offering from Brad Sneed, baby tells their older sibling just what to expect. This is a heartfelt celebration of those first months with baby and the genesis of the sibling bond.
Starfish is different than many of his peers, and he keeps getting left behind. Readers will celebrate with him when he discovers a neighbor who sticks around!
Combine reading number words with reading the time (on the hour).
Adorable illustrations of Sammy will strengthen readers' recognition and understanding of action words.
Explore the colors of different hats - and the workers who wear them - in this fun story.
Sammy has gotten himself into mischief again. Can Dad get him cleaned up without any more mishaps?
When Sammy tries to interact with the animals he meets on the farm, he gets mixed - and funny - reactions. Repetitive text will help readers build fluency.
A day at the beach without sunscreen - oh no! Vivid illustrations support simple text that builds fluency and recognition of high-frequency words.
What's in the bag? Readers will enjoy guessing along with the characters.
Readers learn the days of the week and basic food vocabulary as they find out what's for dinner.
Cleaning the garage can be a lot of work but this rhyming text makes it seem like fun.
Relatable situations introduce readers to many forms of writing, and each form's purpose.
Rhyming text, counting, and color words make this a good beginning book.
Today is a special day, but there is good news and bad news.
As each color is added to the picture, readers will watch the picture come to life.
Catching lightning bugs is so much fun! Will Mom be as excited to see what's in the jar?
Everyone gets involved in the family soccer game! Readers will practice the words for body parts as the game goes on.
Simple text and supportive photographs will help readers build vocabulary and fluency.
Simple text introduces prepositions, while clever illustrations support the text and keep readers guessing as Matt looks for his cap.
An annoying mosquito introduces prepositions, while simple text helps readers build fluency.
In a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last wolf pack. While exploring the forbidden lands outside the city walls, Robyn befriends a free-spirited girl, Mebh, a member of a mysterious tribe rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves by night. As they search for Mebh’s missing mother, Robyn uncovers a secret that draws her further into the enchanted world of the WOLFWALKERS and risks turning into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.
In a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last wolf pack. While exploring the forbidden lands outside the city walls, Robyn befriends a free-spirited girl, Mebh, a member of a mysterious tribe rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves by night. As they search for Mebh’s missing mother, Robyn uncovers a secret that draws her further into the enchanted world of the WOLFWALKERS and risks turning into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.
In a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last wolf pack. While exploring the forbidden lands outside the city walls, Robyn befriends a free-spirited girl, Mebh, a member of a mysterious tribe rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves by night. As they search for Mebh’s missing mother, Robyn uncovers a secret that draws her further into the enchanted world of the WOLFWALKERS and risks turning into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.
