Two friends demonstrate teamwork and sportsmanship on the court.
A house cat lives the life of a wild tiger thanks to its vivid imagination.
A friendly neighborhood football game introduces the reader to simple verbs.
Two brothers get new caps - and a big surprise - when they go to a new barbershop.
A young boy admires the elders and looks forward to the day when he can join in a significant cultural event.
Silly illustrations and rhyming phrases depict the various ways animals can move.
Spend a day at the ballpark and enjoy the sounds, smells and tastes of a baseball game.
Readers will watch as, feature by feature, the main character transforms into a clown.
Bernadette Peters and Liz Murphy, the terrific team behind the New York Times best-selling Broadway Barks are back with a story about Stella, a pup who would rather be a graceful pig ballerina than what she really is: a dog no one seems to like. Stella learns the lessons of self-acceptance, following her heart's desires and, most important, that it's okay just to be herself.
Most of the time she is good Princess Rosebud. But when there's a hole in her sock, or her sweater is itchy, or–ick!–the peas on her plate are smushed up right next to the carrots, this strong-willed little miss becomes the picky and prickly Princess Fussy. Sound Familiar? The clever rendition of The Princess and the Pea offers a funny, insightful reflection of how important having certain things be "just so" can be to certain kids. Everyone will cheer the surprising twist that reveals why Rosebud cannot get comfy at bedtime. Is it simply the return of Princess Fussy? Or might there be a more royal reason for her finicky convictions?
We've all seen kids who kick and scream and lose their cool. But when Eric loses his temper over his annoying little sister Alice, he floats up to the ceiling! And so we have a fresh and funny twist on temper tantrums created by star-on-the-rise Jenni Desmond. Eric, The Boy Who Lost His Gravity, with an amusing story and expressive painterly art, captures a spot-on understanding of how children feel when they get out of control and how they need help to pull themselves together - or, as in Eric's case, back to the ground. There will always be annoying brothers and sisters and things one wants, but can't have. This book gives children and parents an entertaining way to gain perspective and talk about these issues. For all of them, Eric offers a wise, witty, and uplifting tale that kids won't want to put down!
When Lulu grows up, she wants "a really, really big job." She doesn't want to wash elephants - she'd get all wet. She doesn't want to be a doctor - she doesn't like shots. She doesn't want to drive a big rig - hard hats itch. She wants the biggest, most important job of all, but what should it be? A mommy? An author? Nothing is out of the question for Lulu! Her simple game of "What's the biggest job of all?" will open young readers to the many possibilities before them too.
Discover science! Learn all about the field of science and scientific research in this level 4 reader. Featuring photographs and high quality illustrations, kids will learn about science labs, science tools, and what scientists study. From the atom to the periodic table, this reader features short paragraphs and sentences designed to build vocabulary and understanding.
Time to eat! In this level 1 reader, kids will be hungry to learn more words. With simple sentences and visual cues, beginning readers will be able to decode the text and expand their vocabularies.
Do you know what is fun? Soccer is fun! It is fun to play soccer but it is also fun to read about it in this book. Reading Star books are for kids at the very beginning of a lifetime love of reading. Each book features less than 50 words and uses repetition to build confidence.
When mice turn 100 years old (in mouse-years, of course) they get to visit the Queen of England. When Charlie journeys across the countryside for his grandmother’s visit, he discovers that even little creatures can have big adventures.
It's Little Owl's birthday, and she can't wait for her birthday party. Unfortunately there's lots to do to get ready for a party, and Little Owl has a very difficult time being patient. When her mother sends her outside to play, Little Owl visits all of her friends but just can't wait. The party is taking forever to get ready, and Little Owl wants it to start right now!
Ghost ships roam the seas, inciting fear and fascination in those who see them. A man saves his son, and a daughter saves her mother. Ancient artifacts suggest that advanced forms of technology may be older than first believed. These and other strange-but-true stories can be found in this incredible collection.
Discover the letter A in this new series where each letter in the alphabet gets it own turn to shine. In each Discover the Alphabet book, kids will learn how the featured letter is used in the English language. Bright photographs and engaging text bring the alphabet to life in this first introduction for little ones. These beginning-level informational texts are the most robust books on the market about the letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make. This incredibly comprehensive collection teaches about letters as beginning, middle and ending sounds as well as how to write each letter and make each letter in sign language. Each book includes a letter to parents and caregivers, an alphabet based activity and a word list for beginning readers.
“Wash Your Hands” is perfect for teaching young learners the importance of washing their hands. Children are encouraged to lather up and wash their hands for about the time it takes to sing the ABC Song. What a great way to reinforce this important healthy habit!
“If You Know The Sound Of” is perfect for teaching young learners initial consonant sounds for letters B, C, D, F, and G. Bright photographs and adorable art will engage young children as they sing and follow along with each page. It’s a great introduction to teach letter sounds to kids.
“Sing Through The Year” is perfect to teach young learners the months of the year. From January through December, each month is adorably illustrated with favorite holidays and cute objects that represent each month. This easy-to-read book will reinforce early childhood skills in a fun way!
“Can You Swing Your Arms?” is perfect to get kids moving, exercising, and having fun. From swinging their arms around and around, to touching the ground and marching in place, young children will feel energized and happy. This adorable book will reinforce early literacy skills, too!
Want to see the beautiful and exotic animals of India? This level two reader features beautiful photographs and easy-to-read information about animals like the cobra, Bengal tiger, and more. Discover Reading titles feature short sentences, word lists, and questions at the end of each book to further the learning process.
Do you like rocks? This book is a great resource for the young geologist. Learn all about different types of rocks and gems in this level 3 reader. Perfect for 1st grade through 3rd grade students. Discover Reading titles feature short sentences, word lists, and questions at the end of each book to further the learning process.
