What happens when the book gets it wrong? Max is not a cat-- Max is a dog! But much to his dismay, this book keeps instructing readers to "see the cat." How can Max get through to the book that he is a dog? In a trio of stories for beginning readers, author David LaRochelle introduces the excitable Max, who lets the book know in irresistibly emphatic dialogue that the text is not to his liking. Illustrator Mike Wohnoutka hilariously depicts the pup's...

Charlie and Mouse, two young brothers, enjoy a day out together, attending an imaginary party and collecting rocks.

"Thunder Boy Jr. wants a normal name ... one that's all his own. Dad is known as Big Thunder, but Little Thunder doesn't want to share a name"--

Fox is calm and thoughtful. Chick is hyperactive and flighty. They don't always agree, but they are friends anyway. "Fox and Chick don't always agree. But Fox and Chick are always friends. With sly humor and companionable warmth, Sergio Ruzzier deftly captures the adventures of these two seemingly opposite friends. The luminous watercolor images showcased in comic-book panel form will entice emerging readers, while the spare text and airiness of...

"Jim has been asked to egg-sit, but he wants to have fun with his friends. Is there a way he can do both?"--

Brothers Charlie and Mouse enjoy a special visit from Grumpy.

"Amana enjoys making different crafts at school. Adorable illustrations will engage emergent readers. Pairs with the nonfiction title My School"--Provided by the publisher.

Despite the objections of Pig and Mouse, Duck insists on adding a special ingredient to the cake they are making to celebrate Cow's birthday.

Mr. and Mrs. Bird search for a place to build a new nest only to discover their old one is better.