Animal School

An Instant New York Times Bestseller! When a cloudy gray sky cancels Pete the Cat’s beach day plans, a big box is all he needs to beat the rainy-day blues. Pete the Cat wants to go surfing, but he looks outside and—oh no!—it’s gray and rainy. Does Pete get sad? No, he doesn’t! Instead...

One day at recess, Rappy the dinosaur gets taken by aliens on a U.F.O. ride. The head alien, Janet, wants Rappy to live with her—on Mars! Will Rappy stay in space to roam, or will he rap his way back home? Beginning readers will love rapping along as Rappy goes on an out-of-this-world...

Making friends the first day at school a great experience. Young children often experience fear or anxiety about going to school for the first time. Many experience anxiety when starting a new class, even though they may have gone to school before. Although these fears may appear small and transitory to parents and other adults, they could be very real to the young children who experience them. These fears could sometime masquerade as stomach aches and headaches and can prevent the appropriate adjustment of young children to the school environment.

What will the first few months of school hold for an energetic puppy? Zeus is a fun-loving husky puppy who can’t wait to start his first day of school. He’s excited to make new friends, learn new things, and meet his teacher. Zeus has trouble sitting still because he loves to run. Will he be able to pay attention in class? Soon, Zeus is learning the rules and having fun. When Halloween comes along, the class plans a costume party, but Zeus isn’t sure what he’ll dress up as. Will Zeus find the right costume in time for the big day?

Snow Flower has made a magical new friend, Nzui, a talking black panther. Deep in the forests of Cameroon, she and her Mamie Marguerite live together and help Nzui heal his hurt leg. Snow and her friend, Remi, saved him from a hunter’s trap one day in the jungle. Nzui is a kind and wise panther and always helps Snow when she is in need. At school, Snow’s friend Kia wanders off into the jungle. What will Snow, Remi, and Nzui do to bring her back safely?

Join TV presenter and Australian landscape architect Costa Georgiadis; TV presenter, radio host, actress and comedian Julia Zemiro; musician and singer-songwriter Dave McCormack; film director and actor Sofya Gollan; comedian, actor, author and radio presenter Matt Okine and Australian author and social commentator Dr Anita Heiss as they bring to life a delightful collection of stories for young children.

It's the first day of school, and Cassie is all set to go. So is her dog, Marley! Although he's told to stay, Marley digs a tunnel out of the backyard and sniffs his way to school. As he roams the halls looking for Cassie, he finds trouble instead. From wolfing down hot dogs in the cafeteria to...

Otter—the irrepressible picture book character from I Am Otter, Otter in Space, and Otter Loves Halloween!, sure to be adored by fans of Olivia—goes to school for the first time! In Otter Goes to School, Otter starts her own school for Teddy, Giraffe, and the rest of her friends. They have a...

A picture book school story featuring the New York Times bestselling panda named Chu from Newbery Medal-winning author Neil Gaiman and acclaimed illustrator Adam Rex! Chu, the adorable panda with a great big sneeze, is heading off for his first day of school, and he's nervous. He hopes the other...

Morris the Moose can’t read or count, so he decides to go to school. After a day of ABCs and 123s, Morris is thrilled with all that he has learned. This classic silly Level One I Can Read is perfect for shared reading with a child. For fans of Danny and the Dinosaur, Sammy the Seal, or anyone...

Ree Drummond, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Pioneer Woman Cooks series of books, and her lovable hound Charlie create their own fun kind of classroom in Charlie Goes to School. Charlie the Ranch Dog may be top dog, but he's ready to share his skills—and his responsibilities...

Join Fancy Nancy on an exciting trip to the aquarium in this Fancy Nancy I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. During a class trip to the aquarium, Fancy Nancy is enjoying all the incredible sea creatures—that is until she comes to the...

Dive into a splashy tale with the Berenstain Bears in a fun-filled addition to this classic New York Times bestselling series. It's the Berenstain Bears' first trip to the aquarium, and the cubs can't wait to see their favorite sea creatures. From whales to dolphins and everything in between...

The Bear family is visiting Farmer Ben today. Brother and Sister have so many questions about how the farm works, and Farmer Ben has a lot to teach them. They never knew hard work could be so much fun!...

Paddington Bear has charmed readers of all ages for almost 60 years! Now part of the I Can Read line, Michael Bond’s classic character will delight beginning readers with his curious nature and nose for adventure. Paddington is thrilled to go to the beach with the Browns. He’s never splashed...

Kids already love Charlie the Ranch Dog from the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book by Ree Drummond, the Pioneer Woman. Now hard-working, bacon-loving basset hound Charlie is starring in his own I Can Read series! In Charlie the Ranch Dog: Where's the Bacon?, a new dog comes to...

Rappy the Raptor is going to the grocery store. What a bore! But Rappy finds himself actually having fun…that is, until he tips over a HUGE display of toilet paper rolls. The manager is angry, but the quick-thinking Rappy uses his rhyming skills to save the day! Beginning readers will enjoy...

Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia has been loved by readers for more than fifty years, and it turns out that her childhood is full of silly mix-ups, too! When a pair of robins begins building a nest in Amelia Bedelia's swing set, she is torn between wanting to clear it off...

From the dazzling bestselling duo Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, a picture book with a non-fiction twist for the fancy girl who is out of this world! Fancy Nancy thinks that everything in the sky is simply stellar, from the sun and the moon to the stars and their constellations...

With all the excitement of Christmas approaching, it's no surprise that Marley, the lovable pup with a nose for trouble, wants to get in on the action. Anticipating his very first snowfall and Santa's arrival, Marley jumps in to help his family every way he can. But Marley, being Marley, always...