I was invited to sleep at Reggie's house. Was I Happy! And with an agenda for the evening that includes a special showing of the junk collection, a wrestling match, a pillow fight, magic tricks, checkers, dominoes, a magnifying glass, and ghost stories, who wouldn't be excited? In the end and in an entirely unexpected way, however, the night proves a happier one than even Ira imagined. One of the most welcome of all experiences is finding out that...

The six horrible Herdmans, the worst kids in the history of the world, cause mayhem throughout the school year.

Alfie does not seem too worried when a yak appears at his house on a bicycle, but when the yak says "Yuck!" to everything that Alfie offers him, Alfie thinks he’s very rude! This charmingly illustrated story about a picky Yak helps young children learn to read with carefully leveled text.

In rhyming text, a toddler and her family explore the city of Chicago.

"There's a lot to do at school! Bright photos of a wide range of young kids and simple text offer young readers a look what happens throughout the school year"--

"Getting a new pet can be an exciting and fun experience. But getting a dog comes with a lot of responsibility. To be sure you are ready for the big job ahead, learn about things you will need to do to make your dog happy in its new home"--

"Offers answers to the most compelling questions about sleep-talking. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words."--

Hannah gets her own potty when it is time for her to graduate from diapers.

"Early one morning, a strange visitor arrives--a visitor whose name is Holiday. "I'll be taking over for you today!" Holiday tells Monday. Before long, Holiday has met the other days, even Saturday and Sunday, who usually sleep all week. But with each introduction, Monday becomes more and more upset. A funny, offbeat story about how disruptive change can be--even if it's a holiday!"--

Readers learn how fascinating a trip to the library can be as they read about one child's exciting visit. This fictionalized approach to a popular childhood experience allows readers to learn important facts about the library in an accessible way. Easy-to-follow text and colorful illustrations keep readers entertained as they learn. Beginning readers will be eager to go to the library to find more books.