The acclaimed author of Miss Rumphius recounts the lives of four generations living on a New England coastal island and the importance of family ties.
The youngest and quietest of 12 children, Matthias grew closest to Tibbets Island, learning its secrets through the years. And though in later years he sailed to faraway places, he always returned to the island he loved.

"Island Boy is certain to be a favorite for family sharing, as well as a must for school and public libraries. Teachers will love it; buy extra copies."--School Library...

Meet Nancy Carlson's peppy pig--a character who is full of good feelings about herself. Her story will leave little ones feeling good about themselves, too

"Little ones in need of positive reinforcement will find it here. An exuberant pig proclaims "I like me " She likes the way she looks, and all her activities....When she makes a mistake she picks herself up and tries again." --Booklist

"Wonderful in its simplicity, here's a story that will help kids feel good about themselves." -- Boston GLobe

Whenever Burt Dow, who lives in a snug little house on the Maine coast, sets out to sea, his pet giggling gull goes along. But this time, it will take all his might and some plain old ingenuity to save him and the gull from a raging storm.

The Spanish language translation of the classic Caldecott Medal winner The Snowy Day

Es un dia de nieve y Peter va a descubrirla. Sale abrigado a la calle para pasear entre montones de nieve apilada y para ver a los ninos grandes jugar a tirarse bolas gigantes. Descubre los surcos que dejan sus pies en la nieve espesa y lo divertido que resulta hacer angeles de nieve.

"This translation of Keats's original Caldecott Medal winner captures the physical and emotional experiences of Peter and his delight in a snowfall."--School Library Journal

Uh-oh, there might be something creeping around in the attic. Could it be a monster?

After a little girl hears something snooping around in the attic when she's sleeping, she decides to investigate. How can she sleep when something is making creaking noises and stealing her toys when she's not looking?

"In typically zany Mayer fashion, an intrepid girl confronts a resident nightmare with delightfully unexpected results."--Publishers Weekly

"The story is satisfying, humorous, possibly bibliotherapeutic, and significantly different from previous titles to...

Zap Zip Zoop Froggy's back

Spring is finally here, and Froggy can't wait to go on a bike trip with his dad. But first he needs to find his bicycle helmet, butterfly net, and trading cards--will Froggy get on the road before sunset? With kid-pleasing sound effects and punchy illustrations, Let Go, Froggy Is the perfect choice for the read-aloud crowd.

"A fun-for-all, tongue-tangling, giggle-getting, rousing read-aloud. . . . Should be a storytime favorite." --School Library Journal

"Remkiewicz's illustrations are as punchy as ever, and his exaggeratedly...

Wrtitten by Newbery Medalist Katherine Paterson with painting by Caldecott winning illustrators Leo and Diane Dillon
A beautiful mandarin duck is captured and caged by a greedy lord who wants to show off the bird's magnificent plumage. But the wild creature pines for his mate. When Yasuko, the kitchen maid, releases the bird against her lord's command, she and the one-eyed servant, Shozo, are sentenced to death. The grateful bird intends to return their kindness, but can he outsmart the cruel lord?

Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award for Illustration, and a New...

"Very young children will join in the search for Spot, with his mother Sally, as she encounters other animals along the way hidden behind the flaps. Each double spread has a door to open or a covering to lift. The large ink-and-water color illustrations abound with good humor." Publishers Weekly.

The popular story of Spot's first day of school is now available in Spanish School is fun -- there's so much to see and do. First Spot will meet his teacher and classmates, then it's time for music. Learn-ing to spell, listening to a story, and painting a picture are just some of the things in store for Spot on his first day. "Spot is one of the essential experiences of childhood."-- Parents MagazineEric Hill created Spot in 1980 for his young son. Since then, the Spot books have gone on to sell over 22 million copies in approximately 100 different countries, making it one of the...

I just don't know what's going onOr why it has to beBut every day it's something worseWhat's happening to me?So begins this uproarious new story from the best-selling creator of No Jumping on the Bed , Green Wilma, and other popular books. The young narrator has discovered a disturbing trend: There's fuzz in his belly button his toes are peeling and something just fell out of his nose. The last straw is a loose tooth, which convinces him of the awful truth his parts are coming unglued Parts deals with a subject of deepest interest to every young child: the stuff our bodies shed....