""The chapters in this smoothly translated book are brief, the style is simple and direct, and the plot is filled with action. . . . the warm, affectionate tone and emphasis on security may make it an even better read-aloud for young children. Sweet, in the best sense of the world"".--Booklist. Full color.
Little Apple shoots and scores with these new early chapter books! Loosely based on NBA all-star Bob Lanier's childhood adventures, the series teaches valuable life lessons through amusing stories. Swish! L'il Dobber shoots and scores--he's a basketball star in training. In fact, the only thing L'il Dobber and his friends like more than shooting hoops at recess is... shooting hoops after sch…
Unable to believe their luck when they read an ad that claims they can make $5000 in a month, Robert and Margaret Anne find themselves involved in a swindling operation selling cash-in-advance cookies. Original.
Tommy and his sister Annika have a new neighbor, and her name is Pippi Longstocking. She has crazy red pigtails, no parents to tell her what to do, a horse that lives on her porch, and a pet monkey named Mr. Nilsson. Whether Pippi’s scrubbing her floors, doing arithmetic, or stirring things up at a fancy tea party, her flair for the outrageous always seems to lead to another adventure.
From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other—just as best friends should be. Frog and Toad Are Friends is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Leve…
Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, known as the Brothers Grimm, present a collection of the folklore and fairy tales of Germany. The brothers gathered the tales that bewitched young readers, no matter how scary they were. From the abandonment of children to the magic of a fairy stepmother, the brothers kept the folklore tradition alive. Ten of the most well-known tales preserved by the Brothers Grimm are…
There's a new rule at South School—if you misbehave, you go to the Suspension Room (or "the Dungeon," as the students of Room 2B call it). The rumors are flying about what actually goes on down there, but Harry won't be satisfied until he finds out for himself. "Fans of Song Lee, Harry, and Doug will enjoy the latest simple chapter-book about school matters that loom large and surprise yo…
Featuring a mysterious society, a secretive past, and a pig in a teeny hat, The Explorers: The Door in the Alley is the first book in a new series for fans of The Name of This Book Is a Secret and The Mysterious Benedict Society. Knock once if you can find it—but only members are allowed inside. This is one of those stories that start with a pig in a teeny hat. It’s not the one you’re …
It is 1943, and 11-year-old Dewey Kerrigan is traveling west on a train to live with her scientist father, but no one, not her father nor the military guardians who accompany her, will tell her exactly where he is. When she reaches Los Alamos, New Mexico, she learns why: he's working on a top secret government program. Over the next few years, Dewey gets to know eminent scientists, starts tinke…
Shelley is angry about having to tag along with her mum, who works in a hostel for children with intellectual disabilities. Why can't she stay home or with one of her girlfriends? Even the promise of the indoor pool is ruined by the presence of Ben, who watches from a safe distance and can't even say her name properly. Gradually Shelley moves from self-absorption to helping Ben overcome his ter…