Child Reading

An anthology of heartfelt, real-life stories about allyship authored by multiple, diverse voices. It will inspire young listeners to inform themselves and further their knowledge to help, show respect, and champion the rights of people from all walks of life.

Young writers discover techniques for crafting persuasive opinion essays. Think rabbits make the best pets or that winter is better than summer? Share your opinion through writing! This engaging nonfiction book includes basic writing instructions, tips, and prompts tailored to beginning writers' needs. Perfect for research writing, browsing, or for fun!

Sparkly is a beautiful unicorn. When she was born, her fairy godmother promised to give her a wish one day. When Sparkly's grandmother becomes sick, she decides to ask the fairy godmother for that wish. Find out what happens next!

"What Shall We Do Today? - A Special April Adventure" Children's Educational Story for Ages 6-9 Perfect for Classroom Reading & Family Storytelling Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya in their most exciting adventure yet! When the friends discover that April 10th celebrates FIVE special days at once, they embark on a journey that combines learning and fun in this heartwarming tale of friendship and discovery. In this delightful educational story, children will: Explore a real working farm and meet adorable animals while learning about National Farm Animals Day and...

Fancy Nancy's sister, JoJo, can really be a pest sometimes...like when she put Easter-egg dye in the kiddie pool and dunked Frenchy in it! But this time she's done something really bad, and Nancy is livid - that's fancy for tres angry and upset. JoJo drew a tattoo on Nancy's precious doll, Marabelle Lavinia Chandelier! Even worse, it's in permanent marker. That means it will never come out! When Mom suggests a fancy doll party to make Nancy feel better, Nancy is excited to accept. But what if the doll drama isn't over?

Can you walk and talk at the same time? How about Jabber Walk? Can you write and draw and walk and journal all at the same time? If not, you're in luck: exuberant, blue-cheesy cilantro man Juan Felipe Herrera, Poet Laureate of the United States, is here to teach you everything he knows about being a real-life, bonified, jabberwalking poet! Jabberwalkers write and speak for themselves and others no matter where their feet may take them - to jabberwalk is to be a poet on the move.

Nancy's class is going on a trip to the museum, and Nancy wants to be extra fancy for the occasion. After a bumpy bus ride, she doesn't feel very well. Luckily for Nancy, her teacher, Ms. Glass, has a few fancy tricks of her own. Nothing can keep Nancy from making this trip magnifique! (That's a fancy French word for great!)

"What Shall We Do Today? 29th May – Paws, Claws, and Nature's Laws" Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on an unforgettable adventure that combines fun, friendship, and fascinating facts about our natural world! 🌿 Perfect for classrooms, bedtime reading, and young nature enthusiasts ages 6-9 🌿 In this delightful addition to the popular "What Shall We Do Today?" series, three curious friends discover the wonders of conservation, wildlife, and environmental stewardship during an exciting day at the zoo. When Maya arrives with news about a special event called "Amazing Nature Day," the ...

Meet the Secret Explorers—a band of brainiac kids from all around the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a "secret exploration". In this fun, fact-filled installment, Leah the biology explorer and Connor the marine expert set off into the Mexican desert and have to rescue a pack of wolf cubs while avoiding dust storms!

Welcome to Fancy Nancy's Fabulous Fashion Boutique! Here you can find the fanciest almost-new outfits, accessories, jewelry, and lots more. There's even a necklace with real rhinestones for sale. Ooh la la!

When Pinkalicious and her friends want to roast marshmallows at a backyard camping party, it’s too windy to keep the campfire lit! Luckily, Pinkalicious has a friend who can help. It’s Gertie the dragon to the rescue!

Ballet has never been fancier! Fancy Nancy loves going to ballet class with her best friend, Bree. But when she realizes that her dad and the rest of her family have a lot to learn about ballet, she has a fabulous idea! What if she opened her own ballet school?

Teaching your child to read is monstrously important, and there's no better way to do it than with everyday opportunities for laughter and play. Bringing Up Bookmonsters is full of fun ways to build literacy at home - no flashcards or timers required! Feed your budding bookmonster's brain as you: Turn storytime into playtime to build comprehension; get giggling with games and jokes that reinforce spelling; converse at family meals with varied vocabulary; satisfy your bookmonster's cravings with books they are sure to devour; and more!

Fancy Nancy can't wait to attend her uncle's wedding. She envisions the most exquisite celebration to take place - after all, she's never been to a wedding before. But when Nancy learns that her uncle and his fiancée, Dawn, are taking a more nontraditional route, she's afraid it won't be the fancy wedding she had hoped for.

Nancy's first book report is sure to be bedazzling. After all, she is the second-best artist in her class. She is using beads, fringe, and a fancy border for the cover. And she is writing about Sacajawea, a true-life heroine. What could go wrong? Join Nancy as she learns that you can't judge a book report by its cover! This newest addition to the Fancy Nancy series will delight listeners young and old.

Like many people, you’ve probably used idioms or phrases like these without giving them a second thought. But if you were to take a moment to step back and learn about them, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover the mesmerizing and sometimes outright bizarre origins to these fun sayings! In Why Do We Say That?, we have curated 202 of the most regularly used idioms, proverbs, turns of phrases, and colloquial terms that have the most fascinating backstories. For each phrase, we explain how it was coined, how its use evolved, and how it gained its contemporary use.

In this installment, Kiki the engineering expert and Connor the marine biologist are sent on a mission to the Arctic. There they discover a research vessel studying the effects of climate change that has become trapped in the sea ice. Not only that, but one of the ship's scientists who went to find help at a nearby research station hasn't returned. It's up to the Secret Explorers to find the scientist, free the ship, and save the day!

To make a book, you first start with an idea. What comes next? Listen to find out how books are made.

What Shall We Do Today? Tales, Treats, and Flying Feats Ignite curiosity and learning through adventure with Imani, Tommy, and Maya! Join three best friends—curious seven-year-old Imani, enthusiastic eight-year-old Tommy, and knowledgeable eight-year-old Maya—as they embark on an unexpected Saturday adventure filled with learning, friendship, and discovery. When Maya arrives with news of a special Saturday School Day, the children find themselves immersed in a day celebrating literature, science, and culinary arts all at once! Perfect for young readers ages 6-9, this engaging children's...

One minute the guys are wrestling around in Joe's room. The next minute, The Book has transported them back to ancient Rome - and face-to-face with one big ol' gladiator. Luckily, Joe, Sam, and Fred, the Time Warp Trio, have seen enough professional wrestling to make it through gladiator school - but not even a smackdown body slam can help them at the Colosseum.