Paul Gagné
Duck on a Tractor
Find out what happens when Duck drives the big red tractor through town and past the popular diner where all the locals are having lunch.
Mary McScary
Meet Mary McScary. Mary likes to be scary. She scares her mom, her dad, her pets, and even a balloon! But there's just one person Mary can't scare -- her cousin, Harry McScary. He's not afraid of the usual things, like spiders, snakes, and other creepy crawlies. But Mary doesn't give up that easily, and one way or another she'll find a way to give Harry the scare of his life. . . Beware of Mary McScary!
School's First Day of School
It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself. What will the children do once they come? Will they like the school? Will they be nice to him?The school has a rough start, but as the day goes on, he soon recovers when he sees that he's not the only one going through first-day jitters."
Star Stuff: Carl Sagan and the Mysteries of the Cosmos
For every child who has ever looked up at the stars ans asked, "What are they?" comes the story of a curious boy who never stopped wondering: Carl Sagan. When Carl Sagan was a young boy he went to the 1939 World's Fair and his life was changed forever. From that day on he never stopped marveling at the universe and seeking to understand it better.
Peanut Butter and Jellyfish
Peanut Butter and Jellyfish are best of friends and swim up, down, around, and through their ocean home. Crabby is their neighbor. He is not their best friend. But when Crabby gets in trouble, will Peanut Butter and Jellyfish come to the rescue? You bet they will!
A House for Hermit Crab
In this classic story from Eric Carle, Hermit Crab has outgrown his snug little shell so he finds himself a larger one. And along the way he finds many new friends to decorate and protect it.
Supertruck
When the city is hit by a colossal snowstorm, only one superhero can save the day. But who is this mysterious hero, and why does he disappear once his job is done?
Randolph Caldecott: The Man Who Could Not Stop Drawing
Randolph Caldecott is best known as the namesake of the award that honors picture book illustrators, and in this inventive biography, leading children's literature scholar Leonard Marcus examines the man behind the medal and shows why he was indeed the father of the modern picture book.
This Is Not My Hat
When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper - which happens to fit him perfectly, trouble could be following close behind! Visual humor swims to the fore as the best-selling Jon Klassen follows his breakout debut with another deadpan funny tale.
The Very Fairy Princess
While her friends and family may not believe in fairies, Geraldine knows, deep down, that she is a VERY fairy princess. But it isn't all twirls and tiaras - as every fairy princess knows, dirty fingernails and scabby knees are just the price you pay for a perfect day!
Extra Yarn
This is the story of how a young girl and her box of magical yarn transform a community. This modern fairy tale has the feel of a new classic.
Getting to Know Jon Scieszka
A light -hearted romp with beloved, award winning author/illustrator and the first National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Get to know him as he discusses his life and aspirations.
Lemonade in Winter
A lemonade stand in winter? Yes, that's exactly what Pauline and John-John intend to have. With a catchy refrain, plus simple math concepts throughout, here is a read-aloud that's great for both storytime and classroom use.
I Want My Hat Back
Bear's hat is gone. None of the animals have seen it. He is starting to become despondent, until his memory is sparked by a deer who asks just the right question.
I'm Fast!
Join the fun as a train pulling a long, heavy load races a speedy, little car across the country, through the mountains, through the desert, through a blizzard.
Show Way
Quilt making has been passed down through eight generations of Soonie’s family. Messages were carefully stitched into each quilt, called a Show Way, mapping the family’s journey from slavery to the present day.
Reading to Your Bunny
Young Freddy Bunny is having trouble learning in school, but he'd rather play video games and watch TV anyway. With encouragement and support from his teacher and the Book Fairy, his parents start reading to him twenty minutes a day, and in no time he becomes a happy book-loving super student.