Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully wise Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is the perfect send-off for grads—from nursery school, high school, college, and beyond! From soaring to high heights and seeing great sights to being left in a Lurch on a prickle-ly perch, Dr. Seuss addresses life’s ups and downs with his trademark humorous verse and illustrations, while encouraging readers to find the success that lies within. In a starred review, Booklist notes, “Seuss’s message is simple but never sappy: life may be a ‘Great Balancing Act,’ but through it all ‘There’s fun to be done.’” A perennial favorite and a perfect gift for anyone starting a new phase in their life!

From the Hardcover edition.

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You can now get Nancy Tillman’s greatest hits — On the Night You Were Born; Wherever You Are, My Love Will Find You; and The Crown on Your Head – all packaged together in a beautiful gift box with a bonus picture frame featuring Nancy’s signature message, “You are loved.”

Perfect for the holidays, baby showers, or just because; this is a gift that will keep on giving.

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A beloved classic continues to reassure children.

I Promise I’ll Find You is a moving story that parents will love reading to and sharing with their children again and again.

The fear of being separated from loved ones is a universal emotion. Consider a child who feels lost — wandering away from home, becoming separated in a crowd, or feeling frightened in a new and strange place?

I Promise I’ll Find You is a perennial favorite of parents and children alike; it’s like a comforting hug, a warm lap, a reassuring kiss, and the enveloping arms of a parent who pledges, no matter what happens: “I promise I’ll find you.”

In eleven warm and simple verses, Heather Patricia Ward delivers a timeless message of reassurance. Sheila McGraw’s imaginative illustrations show a devoted mother and an amusing dog as they search the world over for a lost child: at sea, in the city, over mountains, and even in outer space.

Together, parents and children will enjoy the gentle language and the calm, reassuring pictures of this thoughtful and important book.

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Curious George is fascinated by the world around him and loves having new experiences. Curious little ones can find thirteen of George’s most exciting adventures in this treasury! March in a parade, take a ride in a rocket ship, and throw a surprise party with George—plus so much more. A padded cover and foil accents make this book perfect for gifting. And since each story can be read aloud in under five minutes, this book is just right for bedtime, story time, any time you’re feeling curious!

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Psyche is the most beautiful woman in the world, yet the oracle at Delphi foresees she will fall in love with a creature feared even by the gods themselves.

Magically, Psyche finds herself in a magnificent castle fitted with sweet music, attentive servants, and a charming but invisible host. Soon she falls in love with this man she has never seen, but in a moment of doubt she betrays his trust. To win back his love, Psyche must show that she is as brave as she is beautiful by performing three impossible tasks.

Perhaps the greatest love story of all, Cupid and Psyche is unsurpassed in its richness and drama. Marie Craft’s lively, suspenseful retelling of this classic Greek myth will appeal to young and old alike. And these legendary lovers have inspired forty lush luminous paintings by award-winning artist Kinuko Craft.

Lavishly illustrated and thrillingly told, here is a book to be treasured forever.

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“Wise Bear William is one of the most delightful books for young readers ever! Adults will enjoy it as well.” – Phylicia Rashad

In Wise Bear William: A New Beginning, toys long forgotten in an attic discover that children are coming up to rescue them.

All wanting to be picked, each toy examines their own self-described shortcomings and turn to one another for comfort and advice. But the most important thing they discover is that as much as you fix things up on the outside, it’s what’s on the inside that really counts.

With an emotional and surprising ending for all the toys, this heartwarming and timeless tale of love and friendship is destined to become a favorite of young and old for years to come.

“Heartfelt, winning and tender, Wise Bear William will become an instant classic for your child’s home library to be savored and shared in the years to come. I loved it. Highly recommended! Paws up!” – Constance Marks, Director of the award winning documentary Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey

“Wise Bear William offers such a beautiful glimpse into the world of our children, while reminding us about the important things in life – friendship, loyalty, and loving one another. This is a book that children and their parents will enjoy together.” – Dina Spiegel, Psy.D, Child Psychologist

“…a lovely, magical story, laced with hidden themes of acceptance, beauty coming from within and age as something to be cherished.” – Clay Littlewood, author of DWB: Tales of Soho and Goodbye To Soho

“Arthur Wooten has created a vividly imaginative world of talking toys that transports us to another time and place with the luscious illustrations by Bud Santora.” – Gregory G. Allen, Playwright/?Director of children’s musicals

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When a little bird awakens to find that all of his friends and family have gone south for the winter, it takes a surprising friendship with Mooch the cat to help him find his way. This is a wordless and profoundly moving story–by the creator of the beloved comic strip Mutts–that explores being lost and found, crossing boundaries, saying goodbye, and broadening horizons.

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45th Anniversary Edition.

When it came to imagination, Benjamin Dilley was right up there with Einstein, Steve Jobs, and whoever came up with the idea for Disneyland. There wasn’t anything Benjamin couldn’t imagine, except maybe an honest politician or the idea of kissing a (ugh!) girl. Well, he could have if he’d wanted to I suppose but, gee, a guy has to draw the line somewhere!

Just about anything else was subject to his delightfully developed imagination, either in full color, black and white, 3D, with sound or without. As you will learn upon reading the story, this included a hippo dressed as an army general, a goat driving a sports car and a genie in (and out of) a bottle just to name a few.

Remember the days when you could do that? I still do it all the time, but folks seem to look at me a little strangely. They tend to say things like, “A little old for that kinda stuff, aren’t you, pops?”

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In this spirited new version of a classic fairy tale, we meet a determined heroine with a mind of her own. Can she help it if everyone she invites over is too bossy or too boring or too snobby or too rough? What Goldie desperately wants is a friend she can love with all her heart. And one day, she finds one who’s just right.

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Little Critter gives back!

When Little Critter^® finds out one of his neighbors is in need, he and his friends rally together and volunteer their help. They soon learn community service is rewarding . . . and fun! Who can the Critters help next?

Just Critters Who Care is a simple story—perfect for emergent readers who are also learning about giving back to their community.

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Cinderella’s transformation from poor girl to princess never fails to captivate young ones, and this stellar retelling, exquisitely illustrated by Susan Jeffers, is a must for every library. When the original version of this book was published in 1985, Publishers Weekly called it “a treasure for all ages,” and The New York Times declared, “Fairy-tale aficionados will be mesmerized.” For this hardcover reissue, Susan Jeffers retouched her pen-and- ink and dye illustrations, making them even richer. Her brilliant artwork is showcased in a new interior design featuring a fifth-color gold border. Embossed gold foil type on the jacket of this large-format picture book trumpets the arrival of the girl who went from rags to riches.

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Have you ever wondered about the Tooth Fairy? Who is she? How does she get in and out of your home? And what does she do with the teeth? Most people believe that there is one tooth fairy who flies around the world every night collecting teeth and leaving gifts. Can you imagine one little fairy with all that work to do every night? Well actually, each and every family has their own tooth fairy that is assigned especially to them. This is why some children get coins, some get dollars, and some get other special presents. Each tooth fairy leaves her own special gift. And up until now, no one has ever known how they come into the house. Look inside Fairy Village and learn about all the special fairies that live there. Peek inside the Tooth Division, and then join Annabelle a very special Tooth Fairy on her first night with the family she was assigned to.

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Knock Three Times! by Marion St. John Webb

THIS story really begins with the arrival of a brown paper parcel addressed to Molly, but while the postman is bringing it along the road, there may be just time to explain about Jack and Molly’s birthday, so that you will understand why Molly sat down to supper wishing earnestly that silver bangles were considered useful and necessary presents.

Jack and Molly were twins, and this was their ninth birthday. Such a happy, exciting day it had been; it felt like a birthday all day long, so you can guess how jolly it was, and how special it made Jack and Molly feel. Little did they guess what a weird and mysterious end to the day was now approaching!

They had received a number of beautiful presents, and, to their unbounded joy, a fine new bicycle each from Mother and Father. But there was one particular thing that Molly had wanted for her birthday, and that was a silver bangle.

“Like Mother’s,” she had told Jack, “only silver. One that nearly slips off when I hang my hand down and that I have to push back up my arm—and it jingles.”

As there happened also to be one other thing that Jack wanted specially, a box of paints, the two children had decided some days ago to write to their Aunt Phœbe, who always remembered their birthday, and hint to her as delicately as possible what the most acceptable presents would be. It had been a forlorn hope for Molly, because Aunt Phœbe had fixed ideas about useless and useful presents. Probably she might consider a box of paints useful to encourage Jack’s artistic leanings; but a bangle——! Still, Molly sent her letter and hoped for the best.

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How do children learn to live good lives? By learning to use the gifts with which they are born….In this sequel to the Parents Choice Award winning Little Wisdom Series Butaan, Phylos and EEtha travel over the sky and under the moon to learn about the powerful gifts born to the people of Earth – the secrets of the heart. Its the natural curiosity of these three Young Masters that lead our young readers to learn all about courage. What makes someone brave? Where does courage come from? This book includes a CD with an audio verion of the story narrated by actress Elayn J. Taylor, who reads as Saphinne one of the wisest sages in Earth’s magic garden. Also included are eight tracks of music by Grammy Award Winner Bunny Hull and Friends, along with bonus multimedia files for use on win/mac computers and mobile devices.and bonus multimedia files for use on win/mac computers and mobile devices. Perfect for classroom or home use! Little Wisdom books promote early literacy, self-development, social awareness and celebrate a world of possibility.

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Follow the adventures of Quinn, the mouse, who sets out to find his own spot in the great forest. A large rainstorm creates a rushing torrent of water that sweeps him away leaving him lost and alone. Remembering advice from his dad, he tries to seek out the Great Elephant for help.
Along the way he meets other forest animals who claim to know about the Great Elephant and, out of desperation; he follows some of their advice only to find he’s been led down the wrong path. In his greatest moment of need, will the Great Elephant hear his cry for help?
In the time-honored and classic style of fables that teach truth, the allegory of The Great Elephant arrives to be added to the treasury of storybooks for teaching children and enriching adults. And the truth beautifully and cleverly rising out of the story is the greatest of all truths—finding the way to God.

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Originally published in 1968, Henry and Angus are back for another adventure!

Once Henry and his dog, Laird Angus McAngus (Angus for short), had gone hunting for bear. But that was in winter. Now it was summer and time to explore the jungle.

“We may find a tiger,” Henry told his mother.

“Well, don’t get eaten,” his mother said, handing him his lunch.

It was harder exploring the jungle than Henry had thought it would be. The grass was so high he could hardly see over it, and not all of the inhabitants were friendly.

Still, explorers are brave; when they find a tiger, they know just what to do. It is such moments of triumph that make exploring worthwhile, and make reading about it almost as good.

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Little Critter has chosen the best topic ever for his science project—caterpillars! Did you know that a caterpillar starts out its life as an egg? Or that a caterpillar eats leaves and flowers all day and all night? Join Little Critter as he plans, researches, and creates his project, all in time for this year’s big science fair.

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Mrs. Murphy’s snobbish neighbors see her peculiar home as a blemish in their otherwise perfect neighborhood. It looks so small they wonder how anyone could even move around inside. When THE VERY FINEST NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEST is announced, they are certain they will not win with her odd little house situated right in the middle of the block. It’s barely bigger than a cracker box! says Mr. Gold. It should be torn down! shouts Mr. Brown. But the neighbors are in for a great surprise when Mrs. Murphy invites them over for lunch. As they wander in astonishment through the Marvelous Mansion, each learns the error of making judgments based on outward appearances. Robert Rogalski’s outrageous artwork flows perfectly with Emma Roberts’ endearing story. Children will ask for this book again and again.

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The lively stories in this collection, prepared with the guidance of reading experts, are for young children beginning to read on their own. These stories feature short sentences and words selected especially for young readers.

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Early one morning Mouse follows his sister around the house. She’s making something red and lacy and very pretty. What will it be? Find the answer in this sturdy board book edition of the New York Times best-selling picture book.

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You’ll love revisiting a fond part of your childhood when sharing these classic Dick and Jane books with your students.

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Just in time for her 60th anniversary, Eloise fans are sure to adore this Ready-to-Read boxed set that includes six beloved stories!

Ever since Eloise burst onto the scene at the Plaza Hotel in 1955, fans young and old have been charmed by her many heartwarming and hilarious adventures. Now young readers can take home Eloise’s touching and time-honored adventures like never before! This beautiful carry-along boxed set is filled with six favorite Ready-to-Read tales including Eloise Breaks Some Eggs, Eloise Has a Lesson, Eloise at the Wedding, Eloise and the Very Secret Room, Eloise and the Snowman, and Eloise’s New Bonnet.

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This Parragon fairy tale classic picture book features revised text ideal for beginning readers along with vibrant new illustrations. Children will love to follow along with their favorite characters!

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

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