Rubin loves the beautiful sounds that are played by the orchestra. He wants to learn to play the violin and make his own music. But when Rubin plays, it doesn't sound like he imagines it should. Rubin goes into the forest to practice alone and despite only getting the violin to screech, he finds an unlikely audience that loves his unique style.
Holt’s spare text and humorous artwork come together perfectly in this charmingly humorous tale about a seagull who learns a lesson or two about style, "fitting in," and confidence.
A book about manners that a lot of adults should read and heed. Mr. Rabbit's new neighbors are Otters. Otters! But he doesn't know anything about otters. Will they get along? Will they be friends? Just treat otters the same way you'd like them to treat you, advises Mr. Owl. Great read aloud about how to be a good friend and neighbor by simply following the Golden Rule.
Here’s another suggestion meant to get you and your family out visiting some of our nation’s great landmarks this summer. Travel through America’s incredible history and amazing wild places, visiting the National Monuments that celebrate the most iconic and majestic landscapes and locations in the USA.
Meet Tinka, a dandy, sandy golden retriever, and the boy who loves her as they spend a busy, dizzy day at the beach. Sunny watercolors and a lighthearted rhyming text make this rhythmic read-aloud a winner with dog lovers of all ages.
Join Tim and his friends on a treacherous journey across the seas in the laugh-out-loud funny, highly illustrated third book of the highly popular Once Upon a Tim series.
When a new kid comes to stay with his grandmother at the house next door, Shermy’s plans for a quiet, relaxing summer are completely upended. That’s because Shake is nothing like Shermy. And Shermy is nothing like Shake. Newbery Honor recipient Larson teams up with debut illustrator Shinji Fujioka to create a humorous and heartfelt ode to summer – and to unexpected friendships.
In this exploration of what it truly means to swim, expansive vignettes introduce sandpipers, tannin-soaked lakes and the feeling of a small waterfall on sun-soaked shoulders. But what about those who are afraid of the water’s mysterious ways and resist learning to swim? Painting a compelling picture of the many joys and surprises that the water holds, author/illustrator Wong creates a poetic journey that invites children to discover their confidence within to receive the warmth and wonder of the natural world.
Great tweener. Middle schooler Gregory thinks the homework load is just too much. Despite wanting to do well in school, he is appalled at how much time he and his friends are spending on homework. He decides to make a point and go on a homework strike. Will he end up changing the system or just doing poorly in school? A great read for kids in upper elementary school or just beginning middle school.
The invention of tiny robots with special super powers makes for an adventure that children won’t forget. The world’s smallest robots save the day by helping the biggest robot of them all. Readers will discover that even the tiniest of creatures can make the biggest difference.
Killer Zucchini plots revenge against the science fair judge after a misunderstanding. No science project is safe in this hilarious read aloud! Facts about each type of experiment are located in the backmatter.
From the actor-author-broadcaster-comedian-filmmaker comes a book narrated by – a book. Quirky, smart and genre-busting, this is the saga of a book that nobody wants to read – until the day it meets you.
Finding eggs is easy, but can you catch the Easter Bunny in action this year? He has a basket full of treats and tricks for staying hidden – plus that bunny hippity hops with lightning speed! Part of the very popular How to Catch series.
