Crystal Taliefero

The letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. In a house filled with two parents, one girl, and two cats, counting has never been so much fun. Librarian Molly McGrew introduces a zoo full of animals to reading and they go simply wild about books. To avoid getting eaten, a resourceful inchworm must figure out how to measure a nightingale's song.

A mother and daughter plant a rainbow of flowers in the family garden.

Reveals in verse that despite outward differences children everywhere are essentially the same and all are lovable.

Four stories that encourage a love of reading for the pre- or early reader. Spoon: A usually happy utensil develops a sudden lack of confidence in his abilities. Boy, a dog and a frog: A young boy and his dog spend an afternoon trying to catch a playful frog. Otto runs for president: Three friends compete for class president. Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!: Whimsical verse spotlights everyone's favorite bugs.

Doreen Cronin's hilarious tale about cows that type out their demands to Farmer Brown. Includes 6 more funny stories about animals.

The wheels on the bus: The classic children's ditty comes to life with Paul Zelinky's art and lively musical score by the Bacon Brothers. Muscial Max: Max stops playing his instruments after everyone complains, but the peace and quiet drives them crazy!. Joseph had a little overcoat: Joseph loves his little overcoat, but it's getting old and worn, what can he do with it now?. Bugs! bugs! bugs!: With whimsical verse and brightly colored collage...

Busy little peas introduce their favorite occupations, from astronaut to zoologist.

"This collection of 40 back-to-school tales from Scholastic Storybook Treasures is perfect for kids and families who love to watch classic storybooks come to life." --