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Don¡¯t miss the seventh picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from Jory John and Pete Oswald! The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always. But what happens when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top? Is a slice of humility all the Big Cheese needs to discover that some things are better than being the best? Jory John and Pete Oswald serve up another heaping plate of laughs and lessons with this empowering, witty, and charming addition to their #1 New York Times bestselling series!

A great way to introduce children to classical music. America¡¯s first Children¡¯s Poet Laureate has written all-new verses to accompany the composer Camille Saint-Sa?ns¡¯s The Carnival of the Animals, and the illustrator of the Harry Potter books has turned these rollicking rhymes into a picture-book fun fest. Included is a CD of the music and of Jack Prelutsky reading the verses. A note to parents and teachers by Judith Bachleitner, head of the music department at the prestigious Rudolf Steiner School in New York City, suggests ways preschoolers can act out the music¡ªtromp like an elephant, hop like a kangaroo, glide like a swan¡ªor, for older children, be creatively inspired by this joyful work.

Celebrate 75 years of The Carrot Seed with a new foreword from Caldecott Honor picture book creator Kevin Henkes! When a little boy plants a carrot seed, everyone tells him it won¡¯t grow. But when you are very young, there are some things that you just know, and the little boy knows that one day a carrot will come up. So he waters his seed, and pulls the weeds, and he waits¡­ This beloved classic celebrates patience, determination, and believing in yourself. First published in 1945 and never out of print, the timeless combination of Ruth Krauss¡¯s simple text and Crockett Johnson¡¯s eloquent illustrations creates a triumphant and deeply satisfying story for readers of all ages.

Fans of Elephant & Piggie will love this hilarious beginning reader with a surprise ending. Is anyone brave enough to face THE DOGHOUSE? Mouse, Pig, Cow, and Duck are playing a carefree game of ball when (horror of horrors!) their ball gets kicked into . . . THE DOGHOUSE. Who will risk a run-in with scary Dog to get it back? Hysterical high anxiety ensues as Mouse volunteers each animal to do the dirty work¡ªbut you¡¯ll never believe what¡¯s really going on in the doghouse! With Jan Thomas¡¯s fun, fresh art and priceless animal expressions, this timeless tale of fear and friendship will have young readers howling.

With a simple, witty story and free-spirited illustrations, Peter H. Reynolds entices even the stubbornly uncreative among us to make a mark ¡ª and follow where it takes us. Her teacher smiled. ¡°Just make a mark and see where it takes you.¡± Art class is over, but Vashti is sitting glued to her chair in front of a blank piece of paper. The words of her teacher are a gentle invitation to express herself. But Vashti can¡¯t draw - she¡¯s no artist. To prove her point, Vashti jabs at a blank sheet of paper to make an unremarkable and angry mark. ¡°There!¡± she says. That one little dot marks the beginning of Vashti¡¯s journey of surprise and self-discovery. That special moment is the core of Peter H. Reynolds¡¯s delicate fable about the creative spirit in all of us.

From New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr comes an essential book about expressing all our many feelings. With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a favorite among young readers and caregivers. His books promote an essential message of love and acceptance that is inspiring, empowering, and accessible. Sometimes I feel silly. Sometimes I feel like eating pizza for breakfast. Sometimes I feel brave. Sometimes I feel like trying something new¡­ Todd illustrates a wide range of moods to introduce readers to the powerful, ever-changing, and sometimes nonsensical emotions that we all feel. With Todd¡¯s trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes, The Feelings Book helps young readers understand and discuss their feelings¡ªboth the fun and not-so-fun¡ªin a kid-friendly and accessible way. A bilingual edition, The Feelings Book / El libro de los sentimientos, is also available for purchase.

From Shel Silverstein, New York Times bestselling author of Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic, comes a poignant picture book about love and acceptance, cherished for over fifty years. This classic is perfect for both young readers and lifelong fans. ¡°Once there was a tree¡­and she loved a little boy.¡± So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. This moving parable for all ages offers a touching interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another¡¯s capacity to love in return. Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk¡­and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. The Giving Tree is a meaningful gift for milestone events such as graduations, birthdays, and baby showers. Shel Silverstein¡¯s incomparable career as a bestselling children¡¯s book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree, and of classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, Every Thing On It, Don¡¯t Bump the Glump!, and Runny Babbit plus Runny Babbit Returns.

Julia Donaldson¡¯s trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler¡¯s brilliant, characterful illustrations come together in this perfect read aloud¡ªa perfect gift for any special occasion! A mouse is taking a stroll through the deep, dark wood when along comes a hungry fox, then an owl, and then a snake. The mouse is good enough to eat but smart enough to know this, so he invents . . . the gruffalo! As Mouse explains, the gruffalo is a creature with terrible claws, and terrible tusks in its terrible jaws, and knobbly knees and turned-out toes, and a poisonous wart at the end of its nose. But Mouse has no worry to show. After all, there¡¯s no such thing as a gruffalo. . . .

Super Bowl champion and literacy crusader Malcolm Mitchell presents the story of a magician who reveals an awe-inspiring treasure from his bag of tricks ¨C books that make every kid¡¯s dream come true! Super Bowl champion and literacy crusader Malcolm Mitchell presents the story of a magician who reveals an awe-inspiring treasure from his bag of tricks ¨C books that make every kid¡¯s dream come true!This is not your typical afternoon at the library ¨C a magician invites kids to reach into his hat to pull out whatever they find when they dig down deep. Soon ¨C poof! ¨C each child comes away with something better than they could¡¯ve imagined ¨C a book that helps them become whatever they want to be, and makes their dreams come true through pages and words, and the adventures that follow. But each child can¡¯t help but wonder, What¡¯s really making the magic happen?¡°Malcolm Mitchell is changing the world through the power of reading.¡± ¨C Dav Pilkey, bestselling creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series"The Magician¡¯s Hat will cast its spell on you!" ¨C Jeff Kinney, bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series

NEWYORK TIMES BESTSELLER ? A moving and universal picture book about the power of listening to show empathy and kindness, sure to soothe heartaches big and small. ONE OF THE BEST CHILDREN¡¯S BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, Time, The Wall Street Journal, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly When something sad happens, Taylor doesn¡¯t know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn¡¯t feel like chatting. The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that¡¯s not quite right either. One by one, the animals try to tell Taylor how to act, and one by one they fail to offer comfort. Then the rabbit arrives. All the rabbit does is listen . . . which is just what Taylor needs.

"On Saturday morning, the rain came down. It made the chickens squawk. The cat yowled at the chickens, and the dog barked at the cat. And still, the rain came down."The barking dog wakes the baby, the dog barks louder, and a policeman comes. His police car blocks traffic, and a woman in a taxi yells, so the taxi driver honks his horn. The truck driver in front of him gets mad and starts honking back. The beauty parlor owner comes out to look, and she bumps into the barber, and they begin to argue. A painter bonks the barber on the head with a can of paint, and then the baker opens up his umbrella and pokes the pizza man. On and on and on until suddenly . . . . . . the rain stops!The sun comes out, everything shimmers, and all of the bickering townspeople make amends¨Ceven the arguing children, who get free ice cream cones.

Soon to be a major motion picture! Ferdinand is the world¡¯s most peaceful¨Cand¨Cbeloved little bull. While all of the other bulls snort, leap, and butt their heads, Ferdinand is content to just sit and smell the flowers under his favorite cork tree. Leaf¡¯s simple storytelling paired with Lawson¡¯s pen-and-ink drawings make The Story of Ferdinand a true classic. Commemorate the 75th anniversary of the book¡¯s original publication with this beautiful and affordable 8x8 paperback edition. Report an issue with this product or seller Reading age 2 - 6 years, from customers Print length 32 pages Language English Lexile

Celebrate Halloween with a twist on the classic song from the bestselling There Was an Old Lady series for kids! You¡¯ll never guess what she¡¯ll swallow next! There was an old lady who swallowed a bat. I don¡¯t know why she swallowed a bat, imagine that. The Old Lady is back and this time she¡¯s swallowing a bat, an owl, a cat, a ghost, a goblin¡­and more! This Halloween-themed twist on the classic rhyme will delight and entertain all brave readers who dare to read it!

A is for seed, B is for eggs, C is for milk ¨C what¡¯s going on here? The seed is tomorrows Apple, the eggs are tomorrows Birds, the milk is tomorrows Cheese! Explore a wonderful world of possibility with an imaginative alphabet puzzle that encouraged young readers to look beyond the obvious.

Who stole the cookies from the cookie jar? Piggy stole the cookies from the cookie jar! Who Me? Yes, you! Couldn¡¯t be! Then Who? Was it Piggy, Kitty, Bunny, Dog, or Mouse? They each have a motiveA of them love cookies¨Cbut no one wants to take the blame for this cookie caper. Play along by pulling the interactive tab on each page, and see if you can figure out whose hand is in the cookie jar!

A lonely little mouse has to be resourceful to bring his family back together. In a series of delightfully imaginary achievements, ¡°nobody¡¯s mouse¡± transforms himself into the beloved hero of his mother, father, sister, and brand-new baby brother. In their very first collaboration, Robert Kraus and Jose Aruego give charm and validity to one of childhood¡¯s more difficult experiences. Tender and catchy, Robert Kraus¡¯s rhyming text, combined with Jose Aruego¡¯s large, vibrantly clever illustrations, makes for a storytime classic. Recommended Age: 0-3 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 210x280mm 32 pages

A classic friendship story from the beloved Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This board book edition is the perfect fit for little hands. This is a simple and nearly wordless picture book for children to explore in a variety of ways. Shared with little ones, the bright pictures showing a small gray mouse¡¯s search for the perfect pal help introduce colors, animals, and sounds. Many preschoolers will also be drawn to the idea of looking for a friend. Fans of The Secret Birthday Message and The Mixed-Up Chameleon will delight in this ingenious picture book by the brilliant Eric Carle. Other favorite classic books from Eric Carle include The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Grouchy Ladybug, From Head to Toe, and many others.

The document discusses strategies for instructional coaches to build relationships with teachers, such as cutting watermelon at a picnic or bringing treats to share in the teachers¡¯ lounge. It also describes ways coaches can connect with teachers informally, such as allowing them to go ahead in the copy room, and how taking risks, such as modeling a lesson, can help coaches work with teachers.

"Aliens love underpants, in every shape and size, But there are no underpants in space, so here¡¯s a big surprise¡­" This zany, hilarious tale is delightfully brought to life by Ben Cort¡¯s vibrant illustrations. With a madcap, rhyming text by award-winning Claire Freedman, this is sure to enchant and amuse the whole family! Perfect for joining in, this story is fantastically fresh and funny - you¡¯ll laugh your pants off!

Play hide-and-seek with a dragon, a crocodile, a gorilla and all sorts of weird and wonderful creatures. The rhyming text explores familiar rooms of the house, and encourages imaginative play. Includes audio singalong and video animation.A Dragon on the Doorstep