Arlo sees his town change for the worse after the Mayor bans and destroys all books, but by sharing stories Arlo helps set things right again.

Young learners will love these funny, character-driven, easy-to-read storybooks correlated with guided reading level A! This unique set includes 5 Patty Pig stories, 5 Super Chick stories, 5 Jen Pen stories, and 5 Bear Cubs stories-for a total of 20 tales. As children read, they'll grow attached to these irresistible characters AND build essential early reading skills. Each story features patterned text and strong picture cues to ensure literacy success. A parent guide, activity book, and motivating stickers are also included. Includes

• 20 full-color, 8-page books
• 24-page workbook
• stickers

Jamaica finds a stuffed dog at the playground and after taking him home without trying to find the owner discovers her conscience as well. Jamaica's honest and appealing character inspired five more books, each about a childhood ethical dilemma. Jamaica's Find celebrates its twentieth anniversary with this new edition featuring an author's note in the paperback edition.

Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything to eat? That's just what the male Emperor penguin does. While his mate is off swimming and catching loads of fish, he stands around in the freezing cold with an egg on his feet for two whole months, keeping it warm and waiting for it to hatch. Welcome to the story of the world's most devoted dad!

This remarkable novel holds a fantastic puzzle at its heart. By sixth grade, Miranda and her best friend, Sal, know how to navigate their New York City neighborhood. They know where it's safe to go, and they know who to avoid. Like the crazy guy on the corner. But things start to unravel. Sal gets punched by a kid on the street for what seems like no reason, and he shuts Miranda out of his life. The apartment key that Miranda's mom keeps hidden for emergencies is stolen. And then a mysterious note arrives, scrawled on a tiny slip of paper. The notes keep coming, and Miranda slowly realizes that whoever is leaving them knows things no one should know. Each message brings her closer to believing that only she can prevent a tragic death. Until the final note makes her think she's too late.

Jump start your early reading program with this BIG collection of kid-pleasing little books correlated with Guided Reading Levels A-C. Each box includes 100 full-color 8-page books (5 copies of 20 storybooks) and a 32-page teaching guide packed with lessons, tips, and reproducibles.

A snowstorm is brewing. Father squirrel must find a place for his family to stay warm, but another animal is hiding out in every place he finds. Then he discovers the perfect place—a glove that someone has lost. As the family snuggles in, the owner of the glove comes back. What will happen to the squirrel family now?

When a hidden kitten crawls out of Papa's grocery bag, his daughter is determined to make it her own. But Papa knows they must find its real owner. The two walk around their neighborhood searching for the kitten's home. Every door is a dead end, but each person gives the girl something to help the kitten—a blanket, stuffed mouse, food, and a ball of yarn. Everything looks good until a boy who lost his kitten show ups. Will the kitten be his?

Children are encouraged to guess what the big, fluffy, white polar bear is hearing in a colorful successor to Brown Bear that is complemented by artwork by an award-winning illustrator.

Inspire healthy habits with these easy-to-read introductions to how bodies work and how to keep healthy. Whether it is understanding proper nutrition or learning why our bodies make silly noises, kids will get the facts to help keep them healthy.

Includes:

• Burps, Boogers and Other Body Functions
• The Cycle of Your Life
• Healthy Habits
• How Your Body Works
• My Plate and You
• Science and Your Health

In the third Miss Nelson book, the laugh track continues with this book and CD combo. This time, the notorious Miss Swamp returns to Horace B. Smedley School as coach to shape up the football team and help them to win at least one game...and she has a secret helper!