Early & Emergent Readers

Carlota is anxiously awaiting the arrival of the family who is adopting her. She imagines that they might be astronauts, pastry chiefs or even pirates. And then Carlota finds out that the Lopez family is the best family in the world.

WARNING! THIS IS NOT A BEDTIME STORY! Legend has it there exists a book that eats people.

A lonely pencil timidly draws a boy, a dog, and other items but soon faces a problem as his creations begin demanding changes, and when he draws an eraser to make them happy, the real trouble begins.

A young boy named Banjo Cannon always eats a sausage for dinner, until the night that his sausage--and the rest of his meal--runs away.

Mama's out dancing, and Lulu, the babysitter, is in charge. The Five Little Monkeys are supposed to go to bed, but they convince Lulu there's time for just one game of hide-and-seek first...

While their mother takes a nap, five mischievous monkeys discover that it is unwise to tease Mr. Crocodile.

The five little monkeys have nothing to do, so Mama suggests they clean the house to prepare for Aunt Bessie's visit. But do they really get it clean?

The five little monkeys and Mama are eager to get a new car. The five little monkeys clean and paint their old car until it sparkles like new. But who will buy it?

When Bear's friend Mouse tells him that finding a four-leaf clover is lucky, the little bear searches for one, despite the discouraging words of other animals.

Once upon a time there was an old man and an old woman who were very lonely. They decided to get a cat, but when the old man went out searching, he found not one cat, but millions.

When brave Sheila Rae, who usually looks out for her sister Louise, becomes lost and scared one day, Louise comes to the rescue.

The chameleon's life was not very exciting until the day it discovered it could change not only its color but its shape and size too.

When a little boy sees a turtle basking in the sun at the park, he thinks he's found the perfect pet. But did he?

Celebrates all the things for which to be thankful, from boats and cars to alligator acrobats and gigantic dinomachines, and from the things that can be seen everyday to the bad things that may turn out to be good.

A girl describes in rhyming text the types of dogs she does not want, and finally arrives at a dog that she can call her own.

Birds and beasts from all walks of the animal kingdom are gathered here in this collection of poems about animal camouflage and adornment.

A baby encounters a variety of young animals, including a clever monkey, a hairy warthog, and a dusty lion cub, before discovering the most precious creature of all.

Babies are born in different places and in different circumstances, but they all share the commonality of ten cute little fingers and ten cute little toes.

Ever-inquisitive, carrot-top Stella takes a peek at her early days when she couldn't read but, now that she's grown, she can read to her little brother.

A perfect square that is perfectly happy is torn into pieces, punched with holes, crumpled, and otherwise changed but finds in each transformation that it can be something new, and just as happy.

A hamster, with the help of a canine junkyard dealer and his mouse assistants, builds a hot rod and drives it in a race against some very large dogs.

Lola loves to hear Daddy read a new library book each night, an activity that spurs her imagination and results in inventive play the next day.

Zoo animals from polar bear to walrus make their distinctive sounds for each other, while children imitate the sounds for the zookeeper.

Is there anything cuter than a little lamb or playful piglet? Farm animals are fascinating, and they are full of surprises, too.

Children spend the day with their grandmother, who ignores their mother's carefully planned schedule in favor of activities that are much more fun.

On today's ever-changing cultural stage, ballerinas come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and abilities. Celebrate the beauty of all.

A young boy considers what is special about all of his friends' parents, and realizes that his own are the most wonderful of all.

Annalina's diary entries reflect her feelings and experiences as she goes from being afraid to go to kindergarten to loving it during her first month of school.

Poor Bandit! His toy basket, fuzzy mouse, blanket, and bed are gone. So is his litter box, food bowl, and tuna. Then his owner carries him to the car. What's happening?

Count along in English and Spanish with a Mexican folk artist as she sculpts her world from clay.

Despite a language barrier, a dog and cat fall in love with the help of a buried trombone.

Through the seasons, whenever City Dog visits the country he runs straight for Country Frog's rock to play games with him, but during the winter things change for them both.

After baking a scrumptious Ugly Pie, made from ingredients donated by his neighbors, Ol' Bear invites everyone over for a slice.

Dog loves books SO much he opens his very own bookstore.

Having to take her younger sister along the first time she is invited to a birthday party spoils Rubina's fun, and later when that sister is asked to a party and baby sister wants to come, Rubina must decide whether to help.

A farmer's wife uses drastic measures to get her husband to abandon his lazy ways.

A city rabbit befriends a country rabbit, but soon she misses her home with its cafes and bright lights.

When Daisy, a middle child, is invited to spend the night at her friend's house, her family finally pays attention to her.

Wilbur is different from the other Naked Mole Rats in his Colony, because he wears clothes (and he likes it!).

Meet best friends Alex and Lulu. Alex loves having noisy, exciting adventures, and Lulu likes painting and making things. Even though they are different, they always have fun together.

Chester is thrilled to write his own book.

Everyone's favorite poems are complemented by fresh new voices and organized into such unusual themes as food, the city, spooky poems, and word play.

When Mama's pregnancy draws attention away from Gia, she worries that the special bond they share will disappear forever once the baby is born.

Get ready to party! It's Bad Kitty's birthday, and guess who's on the guest list? Chatty Kitty, Strange Kitty, Stinky Kitty, and her other neighborhood "pals". Join the fun!

After helping her mother weed, water, and chase the rabbits from their garden, a young girl imagines her dream garden complete with jellybean bushes, chocolate rabbits, and tomatoes the size of beach balls.

A little old lady who is not afraid of anything must deal with a pumpkin head, a tall black hat, and other spooky objects that follow her through the dark woods trying to scare her.

Classic tale of a voracious caterpillar who eats his way through the days of the week and then changes into a beautiful butterfly.

Jessie, a subway car "born" in St. Louis, Missouri, enjoys many years as an important part of the New York City subway system, and after she is replaced by more modern cars she begins another important job.