Spaghetti is yummy, but worms - and blue crayons, and sand, and other things too gross to mention - are definitely yucky when tasted. Amiably illustrated in a bright, graphic style, Leslie Patricelli’s YUMMY YUCKY stars an obliging, bald, and very expressive toddler who acts out each pair of opposites with comically dramatic effect.

Yanking cat by tail: no NO. Gentle pat on back: yes YES. And it’s funny how dumping a bowl of food gets a very different reaction from mastering the use of a spoon. An expressive baby demonstrates familiar behaviors — and their predictable responses — in an amusing toddler-friendly offering that merits a giant YES!

Ladies are big, but ladybugs are little. Amiably illustrated in a bright, graphic style, Leslie Patricelli’s BIG LITTLE stars an obliging, bald, and very expressive toddler who acts out each pair of opposites with comically dramatic effect.

A subject dear to children’s hearts is in the spotlight as Leslie Patricelli’s beloved baby character returns. Everybody does it: Kitty, Doggie, Daddy — even Mommy! And when Leslie Patricelli’s beloved bald baby does it while running, it sounds like a train. This frank and very funny look at a certain noisy body function is perfectly suited to the youngest of listeners, while their giggling older siblings will be happy to read it aloud.

Anyone who's spent time with a toddler knows that few crises compare with the (even temporary) loss of a favorite blankie. Here, in her humorous, bold graphic style, Leslie Patricelli plays up this scenario, surely near and dear to every toddler's heart. BLANKIE is an affectionate ode to that special object that comforts many a child through the dramas of each day.

Oh, baby! Leslie Patricelli’s one-haired wonder returns to share the love. When you’re an adorable bald baby, your family finds lots of ways to show you how much they love you: Mommy lifts you uppy, Daddy kisses you on the tummy, and everyone wants to snuggle. What’s not to love? With comedy and warmth, Leslie Patricelli offers a universal tribute to love and affection in a board book full of instant appeal for little valentines everywhere.

There comes a point in a toddler’s life when going in one’s diaper is only one possible option, and the question must be raised: Should I go in my potty? With pitch-perfect humor and pacing, Leslie Patricelli follows the inner dialogue (sure to have little ones shouting responses) and hilarious actions of everyone’s favorite Baby, winding up with an over-the-top look of surprise and delight that will have both parents and offspring laughing out loud. "I did it!"

A subject dear to children’s hearts is in the spotlight as Leslie Patricelli’s beloved baby character returns. Watch out! Here comes Tickle Monster! Good thing this baby is NOT ticklish. Well, maybe just the feet . . . hee hee! And the tummy . . . pbbbb! And, oh no — not the armpits . . . har, har! Eee-hee! A spirited tickle fest winds up as a sweet family cuddle in a story sure to tickle kids’ funny bones.

It’s almost Halloween! How should Daddy carve the pumpkin? So many expressions to choose from! What should Baby be—a princess or pirate, ballerina or clown? When the jack-o’-lantern’s ready (looking suspiciously like Baby), it’s time for a little ghost to head out in the slightly scary night. But fear turns to excitement as the pumpkin fills up with treats. WOW!

It’s time for a bath! Whee! And Baby obliges as only he can, playing with bubbles (and using them to make facial disguises from Santa’s beard to bunny ears), imitating a motorboat, and letting Mommy wash his single hair. And what would tubby time be without running away naked and shiny clean—only to be scooped up and tickled? A beloved bedtime ritual takes on new joy in Leslie Patricelli’s bright artwork, exuberant language, and simple, familiar scenes.

The Easter Bunny is coming! It’s time to dye eggs. Did you know that red and blue make purple? That blue and yellow make green? That an art project may result in a multicolored Baby? There are bunny ears to wear (for the dog and cat, too) and an Easter basket to put out before bedtime. What will Baby find inside it the next morning?

Oh, baby! Leslie Patricelli’s one-haired wonder returns to revel in Christmas. It’s almost Christmas, and baby simply cannot contain the exuberance. There are things to decorate: a tree, a gingerbread house, a doggy! There are very creative presents to make, Santa to see (must be brave), carols to sing, not to mention the big event itself. Come celebrate the season with humor and joy as everyone’s favorite baby puts a special spin on Christmas.

Dinner is finished, the sun is setting, and Baby is getting ready for bed, sneaking in a naked dance before bath time. Then it’s on to tooth cleaning, hair brushing, bear hugging, and getting cozy in PJs. Finally it’s time for a bedtime story (“Again! Again!”) and a song with Mommy before Daddy turns out the light. Kissy kissy!

It’s important to take care of your hair, even if you only have one! As Baby can tell you, that hair gets washed when it’s dirty and brushed when it looks messy. But when it grows and grows, there’s only one thing to do. This funny and reassuring look at a toddler rite of passage is ideal for little readers—especially those with a tiny bit of trepidation about that first haircut.

BANG!
CRACKLE!
BOO!

Just like there are lots of quiets, there are also lots of louds:

Good louds
(HOORAY!)

and bad louds

(CRASH!)And louds that make you feel like you are
the center of attention (BURP!).

The Loud Book compiles all these kid-friendly noises
from morning to night,
in a way that is sure to make readers
CHEER!

A Dr. Seuss classic turns 50!

Since 1968, this super-simple, simply brilliant Bright and Early Book about feet has been helping beginning beginner readers step into the world of reading by themselves! From slow feet to quick feet to trick feet to sick feet, The Foot Book not only features a fleet of funny feet, but teaches children about opposites. Perfect for nurturing a love of reading, feet (!), AND Dr. Seuss—this special edition comes with a peel-off 50th Anniversary sticker on the front cover.

Combining brief and funny stories, easy words, catchy rhythm, and lively illustrations, Bright and Early Books are an ideal way to introduce the joys of reading to children.

Join Mickey and the gang as they blast off into space to search for a mysterious treasure. Little do they know, but the "out-of-this-world" treasure is also being hunted down by sneaky Space Pirate Pete!

Read along with Disney! This Level 1 reader features a fun twist on a classic fairy tale, starring Minnierella and Prince Mickey! In this adorable fairy tale based on the story of Cinderella, Minnie Mouse falls asleep while doing chores and dreams that she becomes Minnierella! She needs a lot of help to get ready for Prince Mickey's Grand Ball. Follow along with word-for-word narration as Minnierella's Fairy Godmother, Clarabelle, transforms Minnierella into the belle of the ball with a wave of her wand and some "Mouseke-doodle-lee-doo" magic!

Doc finds her old toy cell phone, Louie, in the toy box, and discovers that his volume control is stuck in the "loud" position, which makes games like "Hide and Seek" and "Telephone" a little tricky. Doc fixes the volume button, but Louie is so used to using his loud voice, he can't seem to make it quieter! So Doc and the other toys find a way to cure his Superlouditis. Kids (along with Louie) learn the difference between using "indoor" voices and "outdoor" voices in this Pre-Level 1 reader.

Doc loves popping bubbles with her friends Emmie and Alma, but when their toy Bubble Monkey runs out of bubble soap, there are no bubbles to pop. Alma fills her up again, but something's terribly wrong. Bubble Monkey still can't blow bubbles. It's time for Bubble Monkey's check up!

Wind down from a busy day and get ready for bed with Daniel Tiger!

It’s almost time for Daniel Tiger to say good night, but there’s still so much to do! There’s play time and then bath time…and don’t forget tooth-brushing time! Finally it’s time to get cozy under the covers for story time and a special good night song. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood fans will love winding down their busy day with their favorite friend before snuggling into their own beds to say good night!

© 2014 The Fred Rogers Company.

Everyone's favorite Big Red Dog is back again as a part of the Scholastic Reader series! It is Halloween! What will Clifford be? Clifford's friends bring him a ladder, a hose, and a light that flashes. Children will delight when Clifford marches into the Halloween parade as a big, red firetruck in this story they can read themselves!

I am a bunny. My name is Nicholas. I live in a hollow tree.

In the spring, Nicholas likes to sniff the flowers, and in the summer, watch the frogs in the pond. In the fall, he watches the animals getting ready for winter, and in winter, watches the snow falling from the sky. One of Golden's most beloved titles, this beautifully illustrated, gentle story is now available as an eBook.

Read along with Disney! Kids love rainbows! In this colorful tale, Minnie Mouse simply explains how these beautiful apparitions are formed. Follow along with the word for word narration as Minnie and her Clubhouse pals begin to see a world of rainbows around them.

What can you make with one oval, two circles, and eight triangles? Just ask three clever mice--who even find a funny way to trick a sneaky cat.
           Ellen Stoll Walsh once again proves that she’s a master of concept books in this celebration of shapes, color, and innovation.

Read along with Disney! Join Mickey and the gang on an out-of-this-world adventure! They’re off to outer space to collect Treasure Stars and find Professor Von Drake’s mysterious treasure. The Sensational Six rocket to the moon, to Mars, to Saturn, and to a mystery planet! But will Space Pirate Pete and his new helper, Quoodles, get the treasure first? Follow along with word-for-word narration and buckle up for surprises and fun on the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse space adventure!

Millions of Americans remember Dick and Jane (and Sally and Spot, too!). Now Dick and Jane and all their pals are back with revised editions of these classic readers for a whole new generation of readers to enjoy!

We Look
Look, Jane. Look, Dick. See funny Sally. Funny, funny Sally.

In this Ready-to-Read story with audio, the Dungy kids learn that honesty is the best policy—even when you can’t resist a tempting treat!

When Mom brings home cupcakes for dessert, all the Dungy kids are thrilled. “These are for after dinner,” she tells the children, and they all agree. But when she opens the box after dinner, one of the treats is gone! Who took the missing cupcake? Justin, Jordan, and Jade all have the same answer—“Not me!” Dad says it’s a real mystery, and that they must all look for the missing cupcake. But Jade has a heavy heart—and cupcake crumbs on her bedroom floor. Was Jade the one who couldn’t wait for dessert?

This charming Level 2 Ready-to-Read with audio features all the Dungy children and highlights the importance of always telling the truth.

When Donny's toy racecar, Ricardo, loses a race for the first time, it's time for Doc to look under the hood. Doc soon realizes that Ricardo is run down from so much racing and diagnoses him with No-Vroom-Vroom-atosis. Ricardo simply needs his batteries recharged! In the end, the gang learns a valuable lesson about the importance of giving our bodies enough rest.

Millions of Americans remember Dick and Jane (and Sally and Spot, too!). Now Dick and Jane and all their pals are back with revised editions of these classic readers for a whole new generation of readers to enjoy!

Go, Go, Go
Oh, Jane. Look and see. See Sally go. See Tim go. See Spot and Puff go.


From the Trade Paperback edition.

Millions of Americans remember Dick and Jane (and Sally and Spot, too!). Now Dick and Jane and all their pals are back with revised editions of these classic readers for a whole new generation of readers to enjoy!

Jump and Run
Sally said, "Oh, look. Mother can jump. Mother can jump and play."

A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood!

Get to know Daniel Tiger and everyone else in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe as they prepare to welcome a special guest…YOU!

There is a lot of excitement in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe—a special visitor is arriving! You’ll get to meet everyone in the Neighborhood while Daniel Tiger arranges a “Welcome Party.” Daniel and Prince Wednesday go to the music shop and the bakery and ride the trolley all over town to announce the special visitor. There is a welcome sign, balloons, music, and a big cake! Who is the special visitor? Why it’s YOU, of course! Welcome to the Neighborhood!

© 2014 The Fred Rogers Company.

A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood!

Daniel Tiger puts his taste buds to the test in this charming new 8x8 storybook based on a popular episode of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood!

Miss Elaina is coming over for dinner, so Mom Tiger is making two super-special foods! But Daniel and Miss Elaina are nervous about trying them. With some help from Mom and Dad, Miss Elaina Daniel learns that they’ve got to try new foods because they might taste good!

This delightful story is perfect for helping little ones understand that trying new things—especially new foods—can be fun!

© 2015 The Fred Rogers Company

Little Monkey is having a bad day. After a major melt down, he goes to his room and uses some coping techniques to calm down.

Learn your colors with the New York Times-bestselling odd couple Duck and Goose! 

Our favorite feathered friends introduce basic colors in this sturdy board book and concept book, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.


Praise for the Duck & Goose series:
 
“Duck and Goose have taken their places alongside Frog and Toad and George and Martha as fine examples of friendship, curiosity and problem-solving.” —Kirkus Reviews
 
“Charming, funny, simple, and surprising. . . . Hills is master of the light comic touch.” —The Boston Globe

Read along with Disney! Minnie Mouse is always in fashion! She and Daisy love making bows at Minnie's Bow-tique. All of their friends want Minnie to make them bows. Follow along with word-for-word narration and see all of Minnie's fun creations!

Age: 8-9 years old Reading Level: 3rd grade

The best illustrated fairytales for children!

Once upon a time was a beautiful and kind girl. After her mother died, her father remarried with a mean woman who had two daughters of her own: Drizella and Anastasia. All three of them treated the young girl as their servant et named her Cinderella.

The collection "Once Upon a Time" offers a new and richly illustrated version of the most famous fairytales.

EXCERPT

Once upon a time was a beautiful and kind girl called Cinderella who lived with her wicked stepmother and two ugly stepsisters.
All three of them treated Cinderella very badly and made her do all the hard housework. Cinderella had to clean the floors, wash the dishes, and do the laundry. At the end of the day, exhausted, she would sit by the fireplace, near the cinders. That is why she was called Cinderella.

In the same collection:

• Thumbelina
• The Ugly Duckling
• The Brave Little Tailor
• The Tin Soldier
• The Musicians of Bremen
• Hansel and Gretel
• Three Little Pigs
• Beauty and the Beast
• Goldilocks and the 3 Bears
• The Little Thumb
• Puss in Boots
• Little Red Riding Hood
• Sleeping Beauty
• Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
• Peter Pan

Curious George ventures out into the snow for the first time—and finds out how difficult it is for a little monkey to walk in deep snow!
With the help of friends, he learns all about skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing—and puts his new knowledge to use when he rescues a farmer’s pig that had become stranded during the snowstorm!
Learning concepts:properties of snow

A quick trip to the supermercado? Not with Bebe in the shopping cart. Just as Mama is ready to throw up her manos, she gives sweet Bebe a box of animal cookies. A dulce, at last! Then they're off to the checkout line, smiling all the way.      Includes a glossary of Spanish words.

The Curious About Phonics Learn-to-Read program can help your child master the basic phonics skills that are the building blocks for a lifetime of reading and learning. This e-collection of twelve books introduce a carefully selected progression of letter sounds; there are repeated examples of the sounds being focused on, and high-frequency words (the, and) are called out, as are challenge words (rabbit, pancake). Challenge words are always referenced in the art. Also included with the set is a handy parent guide.

Now a streaming animated series!

For fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train comes a noisy addition to the hilarious read-aloud series from Kate and Jim McMullan, the popular creators of I’m Bad! and I’m Dirty!

“Know what I do at night while you’re asleep? Eat your trash, that’s what!”

With ten wide tires, one really big appetite, and an even bigger smell, this truck’s got it all. His job? Eating your garbage and loving every stinky second of it! And you thought nighttime was just for sleeping.

A baby sister is on the way! Older siblings will love this board book primer on how to receive their new addition.

A baby sister is joining the family! That’s great news, but older siblings may be a bit uncertain. Fortunately for them, this rhyming board book addresses what to expect: “Your sister will drool. She will smell. She will scream. She just might pull your hair. She’ll do things that seem mean.” The text, accompanied by irresistible art from renowned illustrator Sam Williams, also explains how older kids can be role models to their new little sister: “You can be her first teacher. Show her things that you know. Give her patience and love, she’s just starting to grow.” At the back of the book, there’s even designated space for older siblings to write about their new baby sister.

This book is a great gift for the new big brother or big sister to be! And a great gift for parents, too!

Sam Williams’s Baby Cakes has sold more than 65,000 copies!

Roll into one little boy's make-believe traffic world, filled with flashing lights, zooming cars, whirring helicopters, and racing fire engines. He's turned records into rotaries, shoe boxes and books into highway ramps, crayons into lane markers, and dandelions into trees. It's a world where imagination rules and creativity abounds.

With its bouncy rhyming text and bright illustrations, this book is perfect for every preschooler who loves planes, trains, and automobiles. It's a bold introduction to how vehicles stop . . . and go!

Bounce a ball right off your hands. Bounce it off your toes. Try to bounce a beach ball on the tip of your nose! Doreen Cronin and Scott Menchin, who had toddlers all over America jiggling with Wiggle, invite them now to hop, leap, pounce, and bounce to their hearts' content (though not on couches!). Because, after all, it's better to have bounced and bumped than never to have bounced at all.

Readers who loved The Fourteenth Goldfish will cheer for Olivia Bean as she strives to win kids’ week Jeopardy!
 
Olivia Bean knows trivia. She watches Jeopardy! every night and usually beats at least one of the contestants. If she were better at geography, she would try out for the show’s kids’ week. Not only could she win bundles of money, she’d get to go to the taping in California, where her dad, who left two years ago and who Olivia misses like crazy, lives with his new family. One day Olivia’s friend-turned-nemesis, Tucker, offers to help her bulk up her geography knowledge. Before Olivia knows it, she’s getting help from all sorts of unexpected sources: her almost-stepdad, super-annoying Neil; her genius little brother, Charlie; even her stressed-out mom. But will the one person she wants to impress more than anyone else show up to support her?


From the Hardcover edition.

Bundle up with Daniel Tiger in this adorable new storybook based on a popular episode of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood!

It’s snowing in the neighborhood, and Daniel Tiger can’t wait to go outside and build a snowman with Miss Elaina! Daniel tells Mom Tiger that he doesn’t need his hat and mittens, but when he gets outside, he’s too cold to play! Luckily, Mom Tiger is close by to help Daniel pick the right clothes for cold weather.

This sweet winter-themed storybook is perfect for helping little ones understand that playing in the snow is much more fun when you’re dressed for the weather!

© 2015 The Fred Rogers Company

Join Mike, Sulley, and the rest of the Monsters, Inc. crew as they try to save Monstropolis and return Boo to her human world. Readers can follow along with the word-for-word narration in this audio-enhanced eBook. With original character voices and sound effects from the smash-hit film, this thrilling read-along brings all the action to life!

Millions of Americans remember Dick and Jane (and Sally and Spot, too!). Now Dick and Jane and all their pals are back with revised editions of these classic readers for a whole new generation of readers to enjoy!

Guess Who
"Guess who this is," said Jane. "Guess who this is," said Sally. "And see the two little ones. Guess who."

Justin feels overshadowed when the Dungy family cheers for Jade at her track meet in this inspirational Ready-to-Ready story.

Jade is running in a track meet, and the entire family goes to watch and cheer her on! Everyone is excited for Jade—except Justin. He wishes he was good at something that made everyone cheer for him. Older brother Jordan pulls him aside for a chat and explains that everyone is good at different things. He reminds Justin that he’s a wonderful artist whose drawing are up all over their house!

The next time the Dungys go to a track meet, Justin has a surprise. This time everyone cheers for Jade—and for Justin! This inspirational Level 2 Ready-to-Read features the Dungy children and highlights the importance of encouragement and support.

My Town is a new offering from the same author and illustrator of our popular titles, My Day and My Car Trip. Continuing with the same characters as these two prior titles, My Town features the young boy and his father having a wonderful time making a map as they explore their neighborhood. As they explore, the boy learns where he lives in relation to various places and landmarks in the town. Through this charming story, young readers will learn a lot about maps, including how to make and use their own maps.

An adorable baby discovers the world around him.

A little baby has found his hands, his tiny toes, his lovely voice, and his sweet nose—what else will he find in his world, his cozy, wonder-filled world? Heather Leigh’s spare, rhythmic text combines with Geneviève Côté’s warm and inviting illustrations for a delightful picture book that explores all of the adorable traits that make a baby special—and how those traits might shape a baby as he grows up to be a unique little person.

Bear and Mouse are looking for luck. Four-leaf clover luck. Will they find it? Monkey says there?s no such thing. Turtle thinks it?ll take too long. And Groundhog wonders if they?ll be unlucky if they can?t find one! Suddenly Bear isn?t sure if he should keep looking or give up . . . until Mouse sees something unusual.

?Does it have four leaves?? asks Bear.

?No . . .? says Mouse. Maybe Bear and Mouse?s luck has changed. But which way?

Greg Foley gives us another wonderful, heartwarming surprise with Good Luck Bear.

When the man with the yellow hat tells George that he is planning a surprise, of course George is curious. Before long George finds a hat, noisemakers, decorations, and games. It must be a birthday! But whose birthday is it? That’s the surprise!

This paperback edition now includes a maze and a birthday vocabulary seek-and-find.

In this magical bedtime story, the lyrical narrative echoes a Runaway Bunny–like cadence: “Does everything in the world go to sleep?” the little girl asks. In sincere and imaginative dialogue between a not-at-all sleepy child and understanding parents, the little girl decides “in a cocoon of sheets, a nest of blankets,” she is ready to sleep, warm and strong, just like a tiger. The Caldecott Honor artist Pamela Zagarenski’s rich, luminous mixed-media paintings effervesce with odd, charming details that nonsleepy children could examine for hours. A rare gem.

Can you catch a cup of sunshine? Buster thinks he can! Buster sets out to learn about calendars, and then charts the days and months of the year. Along the way he measures the sun, catches a cup of sunshine, and climbs aboard a rocket ship. The Bugville Critters stories address all the major issues of growing up and are designed to appeal to the ever-growing interests of children everywhere. The wonderfully crafted stories are paired with energetic illustrations of a colorful cast of critters and playful scenes.

Age: 8-9 years old Reading Level: 3rd grade

The best illustrated fairytales for children!

Once upon a time was a little girl that people called Little Red Riding Hood because she was always wearing a red hood. One day, upon her mother's request, she came to see her grandmother to bring her food. Just as she was entering the wood, she met a wolf whom she trusted. The latter decided to take advantage of her innocence to trick her...

The collection "Once Upon a Time" offers a new and richly illustrated version of the most famous fairytales.

EXCERPT

Once upon a time, there was a little girl living in the woods. She was called Little Red Riding Hood because she always wore a red, hooded cloak. She was going to visit her sick grandmother. Before she left the house, her mother gave Little Red Riding Hood a basket of cookies to give to her grandmother. She warned her not to loiter, or talk to any strangers on her way. On the way to her grandmother’s house, Little Red Riding Hood met a wolf.
“Where are you going?” asked the wolf.
“To the other side of the woods to see my sick grandmother.”

In the same collection:

• Thumbelina
• The Ugly Duckling
• The Brave Little Tailor
• The Tin Soldier
• The Musicians of Bremen
• Hansel and Gretel
• Three Little Pigs
• Beauty and the Beast
• Goldilocks and the 3 Bears
• The Little Thumb
• Puss in Boots
• Sleeping Beauty
• Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
• Cinderella
• Peter Pan

Jake and his crew are heading to Never Peak Mountain to see the Neverbird's egg hatch! Thinking that Jake must be after treasure, Hook and Smee "hatch a plan" and nab the egg. Will Jake be able to get the egg back to its mother in time? Find out in this early reader adventure.

Read along with Disney! In this adorable tale, Minnie and the rest of the Bow-Tique gang orchestrate an Easter parade that shows off some of Minnie's most outrageous and spectacular bows yet! Hats off to Easter!

A rhyming story of unconditional love and adorable illustrations of a toddler and a teddy bear who declare "I love you through and through!" I love your hair and eyes, Your giggles and cries... A toddler and his teddy bear illustrate a young child's happy side, sad side, silly side, mad side, and more! Babies and toddlers will feel loved all over when they hear this declaration of adoration and affection! The book has sturdy cardstock pages and a padded cover with rounded corners for safe handling by little ones.

Beep! Beep!

My car has wheels. My car has gas. The horn goes beep.

Come take a ride.

An American Library Association Notable Book for Children

Winner of a Parenting Magazine Reading Magic Award