Abe’s Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln

Grades: 1–3
Author: Doreen Rappaport / Illustrator: Kadir Nelson

From the time he was a young boy roaming the forests of the unsettled Midwest, Abraham Lincoln knew in his heart that slavery was deeply wrong. The passion for humanity that defined Lincoln'.s life shines through in this portrait of a truly great American president. Paperback Formats Available for Schools Only.

Arnie The Doughnut

Grades: K–4
Author: Laurie Keller / Illustrator: Laurie Keller

Awards: Audies;Earphones Award;Publisher's Weekly Best Children's Book

Arnie Looks like an average doughnut, made by one of the best bakeries in town. When Mr. Bing buys him and brings him home to his breakfast table, however, Arnie realizes his carefree days are about to end…unless he persuades Mr. Bing that a doughnut be more than just a snack.

BACK TO SCHOOL STORIES AND MORE includes: MISS NELSON HAS A FIELD DAY;CRAZY HAIR DAY;WILL I HAVE A FRIEND?

Grades: PreK–5

Includes:
• MISS NELSON HAS A FIELD DAY - written by Harry Allard and illustrated by James Marshall, narrated by Diana Canova
• CRAZY HAIR DAY - written and illustrated by Barney Saltzberg, narrated by Zach Braff
• WILL I HAVE A FRIEND? - written by Miriam Cohen and illustrated by Lillian Hoban, narrated by David de Vries
• Interview with Barney Saltzberg
• Crazy Hair Day Song

Bear Snores On/Oso No Para de Roncar

Grades: PreK–2
Author: Karma Wilson / Illustrator: Jane Chapman

Awards: ALA Notable Book;NAPPA Gold Award Winner;Charlotte Zolotow Highly Recommended Book;IRA Notable Children's Book

In a cave in the woods, all winter long, Bear sleeps in his cozy lair. Surprise guests stop by to warm up, brew tea and pop corn while Bear snores on. When the smells and the fun finally disturb his slumber, Bear wakes up to find his den full of celebrating critters. Cheerful rhymes and illustrations will charm children as they wait for Bear's BIG reaction.

Bob Barner Library, The

Grades: PreK–4

Includes:
•STARS!STARS!STARS! -by Bob Barner, narrated by Gavin Bozza
•DEM BONES- by Bob Barner, narrated by Chris Thomas King
•DINOSAUR BONES - by Bob Barner, narrated by Jerry Dixon
•BUGS!BUGS!BUGS! - by Bob Barner, narrated by Crystal Taliefero
• Interview with Bob Barner

Bugs in My Hair

Grades: PreK–3
Author: David Shannon / Illustrator: David Shannon

Is something bugging you? Bestselling, award winner David Shannon shows the funny side of waging war against - oh no! - head lice. This story is guaranteed to make you laugh - and itch! From the opening scene of happy, oversized lice, you know these bugs are determined to stay and Mom is about to go nuts!

Caldecott Collection Vol. IV Includes:
• TIME OF WONDER - written and illustrated by Robert McCloskey; narrated by James Naughton
• INCH BY INCH- written and illustrated by Leo Lionni,narrated by Ron McLarty
•HONDO AND FABIAN- written and illustrated by Peter McCarty, narrated by Jeff Brooks

Grades: PreK–4

Includes:
• TIME OF WONDER - written and illustrated by Robert McCloskey; narrated by James Naughton
• INCH BY INCH- written and illustrated by Leo Lionni,narrated by Ron McLarty
•HONDO AND FABIAN- written and illustrated by Peter McCarty, narrated by Jeff Brooks

Caldecott Collection Vol. V

Grades: PreK–2

Includes:
•ALL THE WORLD - written by Liz Garton Scanlon and illustrated by Marla Frazee, narrated by Joanne Woodward
•THE LION AND THE MOUSE - written and illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
•BLACKOUT - written and illustrated by John Rocco, narrated by Stanley Tucci
• Interview with Jerry Pinkney
•Interview with John Rocco

Caldecott Collection, Vol. II

Grades: K–5

Includes:
• GRANDFATHER'S JOURNEY - by Allen Say,narrated by B.D. Wong
• DINOSAURS OF WATERHOUSE HAWKINS- written by Barbara Kerley, illustrated by Brian Selznick, narrated by Jonathan Pryce
•SNOWFLAKE BENTLEY- written by Jacqueline Briggs Martin, illustrated by Mary Azarian, narrated by Sean Astin
• Interview with Allen Say
• Interview with Barbara Kerley
• Interview with Brian Selznick

Carnegie Collection, Vol. I

Grades: PreK–2

Includes:
•ANTARCTIC ANTICS - written by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey, includes both the Animated Musical and Iconographic Spoken Word versions of Antarctic Antics
•CHILDREN MAKE TERRIBLE PETS - written and illustrated by Peter Brown, narrated by Emily Eiden
•THE CURIOUS GARDEN - written and illustrated by Peter Brown, narrated by Katherine Kellgren
• Interview with Peter Brown from Children Make Terrible Pets
•Interview with Peter Brown from Curious Garden