"What if the monsters in your closet wanted to be your friend? What if all of the dinosaurs were shrunk to be teeny-tiny when the comet hit the earth? And what if bedtime didn't exist and we could imagine anything we wanted?" --

Meet Mika! Mika is a young explorer who faces familiar-yet-not-fully known objects and obstacles around her house. Today's newest challenge? The "howler" that roams her living room and hallways sucking up dust bunnies--and even her socks! But the howler isn't as dangerous as it appears, and young Mika is soon brave enough to face it. The first in the series of books for the youngest comics readers, enjoy the sweet, simple, and delightful Mika and...

There once was a crotchety old man who hid his money in the curve of a crinkle crankle wall, but what good is buried treasure? It only caused him more worry. Written by children's author Helen Holder and playfully illustrated by Kim Hanzo, The Crinkle Crankle Wall teaches that the best treasure is in kindness given and received. A crinkle crankle wall is a wavy brick wall that provides greater structural stability. Crinkle crankle walls have...

Beloved Robert Munsch stories with text adapted for beginner readers, including a note from the author, reading tips, and reading activities. Brigid really, really loves markers. She convinces her mom to buy a new set of 500 washable coloring markers, then 500 coloring markers that smell, then 500 super-indelible-never-come-off-till-you're-dead-and-maybe-even-later coloring markers. Which markers do you think she uses when she colors on herself? This...

Gilda loved to watch cartoons on television. She could watch them all day, if she was allowed. Gilda and her brother were always entertained on a rainy day with the antics of the characters they saw on the small screen!

The Story of Googala Duck: Encounter with a Hunter is the third in a series of picture books about Googala Duck, who decides to stay in the pond for the winter, while his family goes South for the next six months. Now that Googala can't find a place to stay with his friends who have created their own nests for the winter, he goes through the cold dark forest looking a place to spend the night. His journey leads him to the cabin of a hunter and his...

PJ loved pretending to be other characters. It was fun to dress up as other people, even if it was only for a few hours. His parents encouraged him to use his imagination because it made him happy, and they found it entertaining!

A classic 'whodunit' for children starring The Blue Frog! Taken from the creative wisdom of the author's mom, this elusive amphibian creates mystery with its hijinks. Suitable for children, ages 3 to 7-years-old. REVIEWS "Definitely a cute book - my toddler smiled at the frog (this will be a book she'll grow into.) The story reminded me of my childhood household; a lot of people will be able to relate to this book!"Rebeckah B. - Monmouth,...

The Story of Googala Duck: Getting through the Winter is the second in a series of picture books about Googala Duck, who decides to stay in the pond for the winter, while his family goes South for the next six months. Now that his family is gone, he faces the harsh winter as it gets colder and colder and begins to snow. Though he contacts his friends, Billy and Brownie Beaver, Joey Otter, and Mr. Muskrat, and seeks help from Bradford Badger, none...

Jimmy, the little bunny, is very upset and nervous. Tomorrow is his first day in daycare, but he just wants to stay at home with his mom. Join Jimmy to find out how his friendly teddy bear helps him to feel excited.This children's book can help your little ones overcome their worries of leaving their parents for the first time, while helping them to adjust to new changes.Finally, Jimmy discovers how much fun daycare really is!This story may be ideal...