Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories

Book SynopsisLearn all about the history of flight in this high-flying addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series.The Berenstain Bears attend the Big Air Show at Bear Country Airport and watch jet planes, helicopters, rocket planes, and more, all from inside a hot-air balloon! Everyone’s favorite bear family finds out more and more about the history of flight the higher they soar.Young readers will enjoy learning about the different planes lifting off at Bear Country Airport in this book, complete with vivid and classic illustrations.The Berenstain Bears Take Off! is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

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Book SynopsisThe Berenstain Bears are ready to play football in this new action-packed addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series.The family cannot wait to watch the Grizzly Bowl! As they wait for the big game to start, the cubs huddle outside to play football. Will Brother score the winning touchdown in time?The Berenstain Bears Play Football! is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it''s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. 

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Book SynopsisOtter—the irrepressible picture book character from I Am Otter, Otter in Space, and Otter Loves Halloween!, sure to be adored by fans of Llama Llama—goes to school for the first time!In Otter Goes to School, Otter starts her own school for Teddy, Giraffe, and the rest of her friends.Trade Review"Garton's Otter is adorably roly-poly and just realistic enough to differentiate her from her stuffed pupils, and her droll expressions are spot-on.What adventure will Otter have next?" -- Kirkus Reviews "As in Otter's previous books, Garton's wry sense of humor and richly detailed artwork generate a steady steam of laughs." -- Publishers Weekly "A wonderful storytime offering to soothe back-to-school blues; Otter devotees and newcomers will savor this one." -- School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisFeather, Flap, and Spike are on the hunt for the perfect pumpkin to decorate in this sweet story about autumn fun.Spike thinks all the pumpkins they find are perfect, indeed: for juggling, leaping over, and bowling! These silly siblings learn one way a squished pumpkin can still be perfect—for making pumpkin pie!

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewLots of word repetition combined with a simple but enjoyable plot make this an essential purchase for most beginning-to-read collections. — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisDave is a dog. Dave is a dog who loves to sleep all day long. Lilly thinks Dave is the laziest dog in the world! But maybe Dave isn't as lazy as Lilly thinks. . . .Find out what Dave really does all day in this debut picture book from author-illustrator Jarvis!Trade ReviewA delightfully drawn and amusing take on what the pet does when the owner is away. -- Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisBeginning readers will love this I Can Read adventure starring a doggy construction crew, gently adapted from James Horvath’s popular picture book of the same title.

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Book SynopsisTop dog Duke and his busy crew of construction worker dogs have a big day ahead of them as they race to repair a road.

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Book SynopsisPete the Cat leads kids back to school with this fun version of the classic song.Pete the Cat can''t wait to take the school bus all the way to school! Everyone''s favorite cat is groovier than ever in this way-cool adaptation of the classic kids'' song The Wheels on the Bus.The kitties on the bus say, Come on, Pete! Come on, Pete! The kitties on the bus say, Conme on, Pete! Hop on board!New York Times bestselling artist and author James Dean adds a groovy vibe to his cool adaptation of The Wheels on the Bus with Pete the Cat. Hop on board with Pete and his friends as they sing the classic school bus tune. Fans of Pete the Cat will love singing along with Pete in this groovy rendition of this favorite children''s song.Now in sturdy board book format, perfect for little hands!

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Book SynopsisLouise and the Class Pet is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. This is the second Level One I Can Read starring Louise, from the acclaimed picture book Louise Loves Art. Trade ReviewPraise for LOUISE LOVES BAKE SALES: “A sweet sibling outing, in both senses of the word.” — Kirkus Reviews Praise for LOUISE LOVES BAKE SALES: “A must-have for easy reader, maker, and picture book collections.” — School Library Journal Praise for LOUISE LOVES ANDIE: “Visually sophisticated in a totally accessible way” — Kirkus Reviews Praise for LOUISE LOVES ART: “Light…is a confident visual storyteller with a gentle sense of comic timing” — Publishers Weekly Praise for LOUISE LOVES ART: “Budding artists, those not only crazy for art but who have their eyes and heart open, will find a muse and a collaborator.” — School Library Journal Praise for LOUISE LOVES ART: “A fresh and bright sibling tale...Cheerfully art-ful.” — Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisBundle up and join Zoey the chicken on a winter wonderland adventure!When you have a pair of warm mittens and a great imagination, a snowy day is an invitation to explore and have fun.

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Book SynopsisIt’s time for a Halloween costume party with Zoey the chicken!When everyone is getting ready for the Halloween costume party, Pip’s mask goes missing. It’s up to Zoey the brave chicken and her sidekick Sam to go looking for the missing mask in the spooky barn.From the author-illustrator duo who brought you the hilarious picture books Chicken in Space and Chicken in School, as well as the I Can Reads Chicken in Mittens, Chicken on Vacation, and Chicken in Charge, this funny Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

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Book Synopsisis a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.Read about more of Otter’s adventures in I Am Otter, Otter in Space, Otter Loves Halloween!, Otter: Oh No, Bath Time!, Otter: The Best Job Ever!, and Otter Goes to School.

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Book SynopsisOtter—the irrepressible picture book character, sure to be adored by fans of Llama Llama—celebrates Easter with a little too much chocolate and a lot of creativity in this paper-over-board book.Trade Review"Garton's dry humor and carefully detailed scenes offer delights throughout, from the bunny-shaped pancake breakfast-prepared by the ever-patient Otter Keeper-that the chocolate-smeared Otter can't stomach, to the egg hunt Otter organizes for her friends, a lush backyard garden scene that's basically a gift to readers." -- Publishers Weekly "Another delightful romp with Otter. Purchase where there are fans of the series or where materials on Easter or sharing are needed." -- School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisAN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH (DECEMBER 2019) SELECTION!A heartwarming and poignant story from award-winning creator Rob Biddulph about the power of embracing your true colors. Perfect for fans of Peter Brown’s Tiger Goes Wild.It’s a dog’s life in the big, busy city, but there''s one lonely pup who doesn’t quite fit in. She behaves differently from the rest, sports rainbow in a sea of gray, and marches to the beat of her own drum. She’s one Odd Dog.Join Odd Dog as she journeys to the other side of the world to find her place in it, only for her to discover that maybe she’s meant to be right where she started.And check out Rob Biddulph’s other books for children, including:Blown AwayThe Grizzly Bear Who Lost His GRRRRR!

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Book SynopsisAfunny and rhythmic picture book about two unexpected schoolmates from outer space?perfect for fans of Dragons Love TacosThe dragons from Mars are headed to school. But when Molly and Fred arrive at the classroom door, they realize life at school might come with some challenges. Will Nathaniel?s larger-than-most pals fit in with the rest of his class?This Seussian tale about dragons who settle on Earth to join their human friend at school is a pure delight.Don?t miss Molly, Fred, and Nathaniel?s first adventure: Dragons from Mars!

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Book SynopsisThis must-have picture book adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s beloved classic The Jungle Book brings Mowgli’s story to a new generation of readers.Mowgli loves living in the jungle with his wolf family and his friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther.

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Book SynopsisFrom the creators of Goodnight Already! and I Love You Already!Duck wants to hang out with Bear.But Bear's gone fishing for a whole week.What will Duck do while Bear is gone How will he survive without his best pal!

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Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling and award-winning creators of Goodnight Already!, I Love You Already!, and Come Home Already!SNOW DAY! Duck is super excited and can’t wait to play in the snow with his best friend, Bear.

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Book SynopsisNewbery Medalist and bestselling author Lynne Rae Perkins introduces a boy (Frank) and a dog (Lucky) in this celebratory, wry, and happily unconventional introduction to the subjects children encounter in school. They even learn different languages: Frank makes a friend who speaks Spanish and Lucky tries to learn Duck!Trade Review"Discovering school subjects through imaginative scenarios makes learning a delight for two characters and their audience. ...This is foremost a story of love between a boy and dog, but even readers who don't have pets will want to get schooled with Frank and Lucky." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "Ideas, motifs, and characters pop in and out in surprising but logical ways, and Perkins varies the page design...to keep everybody's thinking caps firmly affixed. The strands of school and life, boy and dog, and curiosity and investigation are firmly, joyfully, braided throughout." -- Horn Book (starred review) "Newbery Medalist Perkins (Criss Cross) offers a simultaneously lighthearted and insightful look at education, in this story starring a boy and his newly rescued dog...[Perkins] brings a warm, conversational tone to the narrative...[and] demonstrates the value and rewards of investigating one's world, whether human or dog." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "When an unlucky boy and a lost dog find each other, their friendship leads to a lot of learning. ...Perkins' pen-and-ink-and-watercolor illustrations use vignettes and speech/thought bubbles to marvelous effect. ...this book should open readers' eyes to the learning all around them." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Perkins's lighthearted pen-and-ink and watercolor vignettes take the pair through the seasons and multiple small escapades. This gentle, funny, engaging way of demonstrating how the world fits together and how living creatures understand it in their own ways is a fine celebration of learning." -- Wall Street Journal "Perkins has a knack for elegantly, playfully distilling the essence of the world, and in doing so, making readers feel lucky to be alive. This delightful story of a boy and his beloved pooch...[is] fresh, profound, and just plain fun." -- Shelf Awareness "An endearing riff on life with a dog and a humorous take on early education...The breadth and easy local applicability makes this perfect for homeschoolers, but the combination of humor and gentle wonder will perk up any classroom-or young mind." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review) "Informative and entertaining, Frank and Lucky Get Schooled is an A+ picture book in every way." -- BookPage "Perkins' playful, multidisciplinary picture book follows the boy and his dog as they get to know each other and learn about the world...The wide variety of subjects is engrossing, but it's the bond between Frank and Lucky that steals the show." -- Booklist "Perkins gives young readers the story of a dog and his boy, and gives adults a terrific opportunity to show that you can learn things in all sorts of ways! This is a charmer!" -- Shelf Awareness

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Book SynopsisIn this empowering tale about conquering nighttime fears, Clark the Shark learns how friendship can help light the way through the dark.Featuring bright, colorful artwork from Guy Francis and hilarious read-aloud text from Bruce Hale, this Clark the Shark picture book is the perfect story for kids braving nighttime jitters!Trade Review"Francis's bubbly illustrations of overeager Clark and his friends create a lively undersea environment, and similarly rowdy kids may find Clark's rhyming technique a useful tool." -- Publishers Weekly "Most especially, enthusiastic kids will appreciate the message that there is a time and a place for everything-they needn't stay cool 'round the clock." -- Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Give this "alphabet caper" an F for Fun." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "An alphabetical romp...a good pick for toddler storytimes." -- School Library Journal "The crisp, uncluttered design and playful story line make letter identification plenty of fun." -- Booklist "Primary-grade classrooms and libraries will find plenty of curricular use for this, and kids will enjoy the lively story and opportunities for full-voice exclamation." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Incredibly charming...A must-have for day-cares, primary classrooms, and alphabet-book collections everywhere." -- The Booklist Reader

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Book SynopsisOoh la la—school starts soon! Fancy Nancy can’t wait to go back, but she’ll miss Frenchy very much. But will Frenchy change her doggy ways?Beginning readers will love joining Nancy and Frenchy as they get ready for school in this Fancy Nancy I Can Read.

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Book SynopsisOoh la la—school starts soon! Fancy Nancy can’t wait to go back, but she’ll miss Frenchy very much. But will Frenchy change her doggy ways?Beginning readers will love joining Nancy and Frenchy as they get ready for school in this Fancy Nancy I Can Read.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Dewdney's striking, mixed-media paintings have a loose, post-impressionistic flavor...Brown's short, rhyming text is accessible and satisfying, with clever inclusions of well-known phrases from traditional Christmas carols." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

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Book SynopsisSilly animals star in this lively board book that introduces colors in a unique and catchy way.Have you ever seen a zebra wearing pink polka dots?Trade Review“Animation sensibilities are reflected in the quirky silliness this brother and sister team brings to their first original picture book.” — Kirkus Reviews “The rhyming text is light and playful and makes for a fun read, whether in an individual or group setting....this is a winner for teaching children colors and a solid choice for storytimes.” — School Library Journal

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