Paul R. Gagne
This funny little butterfly doesn’t think he can make the 200-mile migration, but he’ll learn an important lesson: If at first you don’t succeed, fly, fly again!
Every night we say goodnight. But tonight we also ask, "What will tomorrow bring? An odd-sounding song? A worried-looking bug? A mysterious rock?" Most likely, all of the above.
Potato is excited because today — for one day only — Lance Vance’s Fancy Pants Store is selling . . .POTATO PANTS! Potato and his eggplant nemesis struggle to find the perfect pants in this hilarious, heartwarming tale of forgiveness.
There's just one person Mary can't scare -- her cousin, Harry McScary. He's not afraid of the usual things. But Mary doesn't give up that easily, and one way or another she'll find a way to give Harry the scare of his life!
Find out what happens when Duck drives the big red tractor through town and past the popular diner where all the locals are having lunch.
In this endearing dinosaur tale, an introspective Tyrannosaurus Rex wonders why a so-called "terrible lizard" can't be a vegetarian!
From the time he was a young boy roaming the forests of the unsettled Midwest, Abraham Lincoln knew in his heart that slavery was deeply wrong. The passion for humanity that defined Lincoln's life shines through in this portrait of a truly great American president.
Inspired by the evil villains and innocent damsels of silent movies, Willems tells the tale of a hungry fox who invites a plump goose to dinner. As with the beloved Pigeon books, kids will be calling out the signature refrain and begging for repeated readings. The funny details in the full-color illustrations by three-time Caldecott Honoree Mo Willems will bring nonstop laughter to story time.
Patrick McDonnell tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. As the young Jane observes the natural world around her with wonder, she dreams of "a life living with and helping all animals," until one day she finds that her dream has come true.
Ivan the Gorilla was brought from Africa to a Tacoma, Washington mall to attract shoppers. Eventually, after public outcry, Ivan was moved to a Zoo in Atlanta. From the Congo to America, and from a local business attraction to a national symbol of animal welfare, Ivan the Shopping Mall Gorilla traveled an astonishing distance in miles and in impact. This is the true story and includes photographs and facts.
The fascinating story of the life cycle of a flower told through the adventures of a tiny seed. Young readers will cheer at the happy outcome of this exciting tale.
Peanut Butter and Jellyfish are best of friends and swim up, down, around, and through their ocean home. Crabby is their neighbor. He is not their best friend. But when Crabby gets in trouble, will Peanut Butter and Jellyfish come to the rescue? You bet they will!
When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper - which happens to fit him perfectly, trouble could be following close behind. Visual humor swims to the fore as the best-selling Jon Klassen follows his breakout debut with another deadpan funny tale.
While her friends and family may not believe in fairies, Geraldine knows, deep down, that she is a VERY fairy princess. But it isn't all twirls and tiaras - as every fairy princess knows, dirty fingernails and scabby knees are just the price you pay for a perfect day!
This is the story of how a young girl and her box of magical yarn transform a community. This modern fairy tale has the feel of a new classic.
In this hilarious picture book, The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch as a rabbit fears his favorite treats are out to get him.
While hard at work, an ant hears the musical sounds of clickety, click, chirrup in the distance. Come along as she explores this joyful noise.
A lemonade stand in winter? Yes, that's exactly what Pauline and John-John intend to have. With a catchy refrain, plus simple math concepts throughout, here is a read-aloud that's great for both storytime and classroom use.
Splat is trying hard to be good before Santa's arrival, but he just keeps messing up.
Bear's hat is gone. None of the animals have seen it. He is starting to become despondent, until his memory is sparked by a deer who asks just the right question.
In the fifth picture book in the New York Times best-selling Pigeon series by Mo Willems, Duckling asks for a cookie—and gets one! Do you think Pigeon is happy about that?
Filled with jaunty humor and sparkling illustrations, this is an eye-popping take on the classic story of Red Hen and her adventures in baking. Includes an easy-to-follow recipe for Red Hen's very own Simply Splendid Cake.
Buzz is searching for a smart animal to take to The Amazing Pet Show. He encounters a friendly fly who is more than happy to lend him a helping hand.
Spencer has too many toys! His father trips over them, his mother falls over them, and the house is overflowing with junk.
Lucy (Lucille Beatrice Bear) meets a new pet. She calls him Squeaker, because he makes funny noises. One day, he made a lot of damage. Then Lucy remembers that children make TERRIBLE pets.
Robot Zot is a fearsome and fearless robot from a planet far away. He comes to earth to crush and conquer. He is powerful, relentless, and smaller than a toaster. Robot Zot destroys all in his path until he meets the beautiful queen. Battling with an emotion he has never felt before, Zot begins the biggest rescue of his life. Will he save his queen and conquer the earth?
A bold and colorful retelling of the classic tale of the not-so-bright little chicken's encounter with an acorn and gravity. Children will be delighted as crazy-eyed Chicken and all his panicked friends run away from the sky and right into an eye-catching surprise. With delicious illustrations, wacky text and a spectacular finale, this is a colorful and comic extravaganza.
Join Arkansas, Hawaii, Oregon, Vermont and the others as they learn about abbreviations, dance a tap dance and more!
Pretty ladybugs, fluttering butterflies, creepy daddy longlegs, and roly-poly bugs are some of the familiar creatures featured in this insect album. Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! will inform and entertain curious little bug lovers everywhere.
When the Otters move in next door to Mr. Rabbit, he does not know how to act with them. This is the story that highlights how to be a good neighbor and friend - just simply follow the Golden Rule!
This humorous and factual history of five lads who grew up to become Founding Fathers brings the early days of American history to life with sass and substance, in Lane Smith's inimitable style.
Leonardo is truly a terrible monster-terrible at being a monster that is. No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to frighten anyone. Determined to succeed, Leonardo sets himself to training and research. Finally, he finds a nervous little boy, and scares the tuna salad out of him! But scaring people isn't quite as satisfying as he thought it would be. Leonardo realizes that he might be a terrible, awful monster-but he could be a really good friend.
Senator Ted Kennedy and his dog, Splash, invite children along on a typical whirlwind day on Capitol Hill.
From enormous sneezes to gigantic wails, the outrageous antics of these mischievous ailing dinosaurs will strike a chord and bring a smile to any child or grown-up who has ever sniffed, snuffled, coughed or ached.
What happened in the house that Jack built? It all started with the cheese that lay in the house that Jack built.
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.
You thought you knew the story of the “The Three Little Pigs”… You thought wrong. In this hysterical and clever fracture fairy tale picture book that twists point of view and perspective, young readers will finally hear the other side of the story of “The Three Little Pigs.”
Disenchanted with their fixed places on the map, the states swap spots in hopes that each can get to see a different part of the country and do something different for a change.
Pete's parents know exactly what to do when Pete's in a bad mood. They turn Pete into the funniest pizza ever.
An animated short film based on a 1989 wordless picture book by Bill Martin Jr. "In this lively alphabet rhyme, the letters of the alphabet race up the cocunut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no - Chicka Chicka Boom! Boom!" -- Amazon.com
A lone trombone playing solo is joined by a trumpet in a duet until a French horn makes it a trio, and so on, as ten instruments, one by one, gather together for a joyous musical performance.
Part of the Scholastic Video Collection, "Good Night Gorilla... and More Bedtime Stories" brings 7 bedtime story classics to life on the screen. 1- Good Night, Gorilla 2- How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? 3- Happy Birthday, Moon 4- The Napping House 5- The Paperboy 6- Patrick 7- The Hat
Inspired by her own two children's multi-ethnic heritage, Ms. Hamanaka uses soaring text and beautiful art to celebrate the glorious diversity of children laughing, loving and glowing with life.
Gathering under an old wooden bridge in the dead of night, a spying cat, a watchful witch, a hobgoblin sprite, and their scary companions plan to gobble up a young girl who sits on the bridge, who bravely plots a trick or two of her own
The peace and quiet following Max's decision to put his instruments away drives the neighbors just as crazy as his constant practicing did
Red Riding Hood is "kind and considerate" to a wolf with charming manners who has designs on her, and her book-toting granny.
Irene summons up all her courage in the face of a fierce snowstorm when her mother falls ill and Irene must deliver a ball gown to the duchess.
A lonely pig named Pearl dawdles long enough in a field of dandelions to meet a bone who speaks to her.
The Napping House: Granny and all the critters in her house pile on her bed for a nap...until a little flea causes a big stir. Somebody's got an itch!
A little bear wants to give the moon a birthday present, but before he does, he needs to find out what the moon wants. He then makes the journey across the river, hikes through the woods, and up into the mountains. The little bear feels that the closer he is to the moon, the better the moon can hear him. The little bear begins to talk with the moon by interpreting the moon's response through his own echo. Eventually, he buys the moon a hat, because that's what the little bear said he wanted...
A kind-hearted mouse dentist and his wife find a clever way to treat a crafty fox who comes to them with a sore tooth in this Oscar nominated short, adapted from William Steig's children's book.
A light-hearted romp with beloved, award winning author/illustrator and the first National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Get to know him as he discusses his life and aspirations.
For every child who has ever looked up at the stars and asked, 'What are they?' comes the story of a curious boy who never stopped wondering.
Three cheers for compromise as quiet-as-a-mouse Sophie learns to assert herself with bossy, big-mouthed Wendell.
