A Little Pretty Pocket-Book is generally considered the first children's book, and consists of simple rhymes for each of the letters of the alphabet. To market the book to the children of the day, the book came with either a ball or a pincushion, depending on which gender the child is. The book was very popular in England, and earned Newbery much fame; eventually the Newbery Medal was named after him. The book was re-published in Colonial America...

"Early readers are introduced to Velociraptor, a feathered dinosaur. Friendly text and . . . photos share the raptor's looks, behaviors, and meat diet, based on scientific research"--Provided by publisher.

"Hilarious illustrated nonfiction about mosquitos perfect for beginning readers. Conversational text and silly illustrations will have you up all night reading about the most annoying bug on Earth! The Mosquito contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time."--

When Uni the unicorn goes to her first sleepover, the other girls are better at every game, but later Uni has the opportunity to share her special talent.

"aSonia y sus amigos siembran un jardín, y cada uno contribuye a su manera."-- "Sonia and her friends plant a garden, and each one contributes in his or her own special way, in a book that celebrates the many differences among humans."--

Sister is worried when Brother joins the Too-Tall gang's basketball team.