Using "The House That Jack Built" rhyme scheme and beginning with the planting of a single seed, the journey of bringing a pumpkin to harvest comes to life for young readers. Under Molly's watchful eye and care, each stage of growth--from the seed to the sprout to the leaves to the final fruit on the vine--is showcased. And at the end, Molly's lovely pumpkin is turned into a delicious pie for one and all to share in a celebration of gratitude.
Farmer Pumpernickel has a blissful, peaceful farm with his contented cows, satisfied sheep, pampered piglets, cheerful chickens, and happy horse. All is as it should be. But when winter arrives with its cold weather, something wacky happens when the good farmer isn't looking. As snow starts to fall, the farm animals share their delight in the tasty flakes coming down from the sky. The animals prance, dance, and kick up their hooves and feet in a barnyard revelry. Boisterous rhymes combine with humor-filled artwork to bring this snowy celebration to life. And, as it turns out, the farmer has fun as well. After all, who doesn't like snowflakes on their tongue? Back matter includes animal facts as well as information on the science of snowflakes.
In Wiley the Werewolf Frightens, beginning readers learn about the phonics concepts of two-syllable words and long vowel sounds in an exciting, fantastical setting. Follow along as Wiley the Werewolf and other scary creatures join the Moonlight Parade and try to frighten, all while incorporating various two-syllable words with a long vowel sound, in this fun decodable book.
Sherlock Holmes thinks that Inspector Lestrade's latest case is a waste of his time. But when the details of several Napoleon statues being destroyed are revealed, he decides it may be worth looking into after all. Follow the clues with Holmes and Dr. John Watson as they uncover their biggest find yet.
When the prime minister and the secetary of foreign affairs ask Sherlock Holmes for help, Dr. John Watson knows this is an important case. The investigative duo must find a stolen letter that could lead to war. If Holmes solves the case by uncovering a second stain, he could save England and a marriage all at the same time.
Innkeeper Mrs. Warren is suspicious of her new guest. He never leaves the room and hasn't been seen in days. She has asked Sherlock Holmes and his partner Dr. John Watson to investigate the strange man. What Holmes uncovers is much more interesting than a reserved guest. Follow along as Holmes uncovers a mystery and murder in one investigation.
The Duke of Holdernesse's only son has disappeared from his preparatory school. The principal has asked Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson to investigate. Follow Holmes as he finds the boy and uncovers a deep family secret along the way!
When a package containing two human ears arrives on the desk of Inspector Lestrade, he brings Sherlock Holmes on the case. Will Holmes and his partner, Dr. John Watson, uncover the gruesome details of murder and revenge?
Mrs. Hudson has been through a lot as the landlady of Sherlock Holmes. But nothing has worried her as much as the private detective being too sick to leave his bed. She calls for his partner, Dr. John Watson, to attend him. Can Watson bring a specialist to cure this dying detective or was it all an act?
Jen's parents moved her all the way to Los Angeles, the least they could do was get her a pet. And Jen chose Mimi. Little did she know that Mimi was not the perfect cat. She was stubborn. She was standoffish. And she was mean. But one day, Mimi started talking to Jen and telling her what she wanted and needed. A talking cat? What could be better? Mimi shows Jen how much she loves her and makes the ultimate sacrifice.
A tiny island is experiencing extreme weather, a rash of shipwrecks and the disappearance of whole swaths of marine life. Is it climate change? A bad storm season? Or is something else going on?
The worst snowstorm in years. They were trapped in a farmhouse. The owners seemed innocent enough. Quiet. Stoic. But something was not quite right.
Troy was over foster homes. He decided to run away. It wasn't easy living on the streets. Then he met Justin.
Surely Valerie Monroe's nightmare was not real. But it felt real, and the news on the television frightened her even more. Was she a witness to a real crime? Maybe it wasn't a dream!
Troy and Justin have been through a lot together. But Troy has had enough of street life. He cleans up his act. Finds a job. Takes classes at night. Justin is the same fun-loving guy he's always been. He hops from job to job. But he prefers mooching off his girlfriend. About to get dumped, Justin is glum. Then Troy suggests a road trip.
No need to wait between titles for more nightmarish fun in this complete collection of Nightmares of Nightmute Volumes 1-6. The next nightmare is just a page away! As new students Suni, Gale, and Shi-woo will discover, there's more than reading, writing, and arithmetic taking place on campus. In this school's lockers, you're just as likely to find a ghost as you are a textbook! This graphic novel series includes educational sidebars that explore the history and science (and pseudoscience) behind some of the world's spookiest encounters, hands-on activities, fast facts, table of contents, glossary, and index.
In this C-level Little Blossom Stories book, Lloyd watches a sprout grow into a mature plant. Uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and vowel sounds to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding diphthongs. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
Jack and Ben visit the ducks. What is missing? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
In this C-level Little Blossom Stories book, Luke cares for his grouchy cow, Bessie. He finds out what is making her grouchy and helps her feel better. Uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and vowel sounds to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding diphthongs. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
In this C-level Little Blossom Stories book, the Miller family spends a day on their boat at Blackhawk Lake. They use the boat launch to get their boat into the water. Uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and vowel sounds to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding diphthongs. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
What time is it? Find out in this decodable book for beginning readers that uses a combination of domain-specific sight words and decodable text to build confidence in content area reading. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
Tad the cat gets into trouble. What will Mom do? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
Explore sorting colors and making patterns in this decodable book for beginning readers that uses a combination of domain-specific sight words and decodable text to build confidence in content area reading. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
In this B-level Little Blossom Stories book, Clark and his family enjoy a day at the beach. Sharks are spotted, and people need to get back to shore. Clark's family makes other plans. Uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and vowel sounds to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding r-controlled vowels. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
In this C-level Little Blossom Stories book, Roy uses a decoy to scare birds away from his garden. Uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and vowel sounds to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding diphthongs. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
