Quick view Alligator Shoes by Arthur Dorros An alligator with an interest in footwear spends the night locked in a shoe store trying on the merchandise. View Details
Quick view Aggie and Ben: Three Stories by Lori Ries Daddy takes Ben on a surprise trip to the pet store. When a certain puppy makes Ben laugh, a lasting friendship is formed. Three short chapters trace a day in the life of Ben and his new puppy, Aggie, in this acclaimed picture book. Full color. View Details
Quick view A Dark, Dark Tale by Ruth Brown Journeying through a dark, dark house, a black cat surprises the only inhabitant of the abandoned residence. View Details
Quick view The Cinder-eyed Cats by Eric Rohmann A boy makes a magical trip to a tropical island where he and five tiger-like cats watch as various sea creatures emerge from the ocean to dance by the light of their campfire. View Details
Quick view Boats by Anne Rockwell Using simple text and illustrations, these colorful boats of all shapes and sizes float through the waters of this delightful introduction to boats for young children. View Details
Quick view The Knight at Dawn by Mary Pope Osborne Jack and Annie travel back in time to medieval England for an adventure inside a storybook castle, from feasting hall to dreadful dungeon. With humor and magic, this critically acclaimed author brings history to life in this First Stepping Stone book... View Details
Quick view Ron's Big Mission by Rose Blue Based on the life of "Challenger" astronaut Ron McNair, this inspiring book tells the story of how a determined African-American boy desegregated his town's public library though peaceful resistance. View Details
Quick view I Walk at Night by Lois Duncan In the dark of night a sleek prowler sneaks through the kitty door, bathes in the moonlight, and dreams of mice and cheese. Evocative text and lush paintings depict the secret world of cats. Full color. View Details
Quick view Jack and Jill and Big Dog Bill by Martha Weston Jack and Jill and big dog Bill go sledding one snowy winter day. When big dog Bill notices a rabbit on the hill, mayhem ensues. This fun phonics reader helps early readers with the use of alliteration and rhyming. Full-color illustrations. View Details
Quick view I Took My Frog to the Library by Eric A Kimmel When Bridgett brings her pets to the library, the hyena laughs so loudly nobody can hear the story, the giraffe tries to read over everybody's shoulder, and the frog jumps onto the checkout desk, scaring the librarian. But it's the well-behaved elephant... View Details
Quick view Kate Skates by Jane O'Connor Ever since she traded in her double-bladed skates for new "grown-up" figure skates. Kate's become a real klutz on ice. Does she need a miracle--or maybe just a little help from a pro? Full-color illustrations. View Details
Quick view Chicago ABC: A Larry Gets Lost Book by John Skewes Discover Chicago from A (The Art Institute of Chicago) to Z (Lincoln Park Zoo), and everything in between! D is for Deep-Dish Pizza, G is for Grant Park, and R is for the Chicago River. Kids will have fun learning about the city as they learn their ABCs... View Details