Text bubbles and activities invite readers to make connections and draw conclusions from the story about a young boy who cannot find his favorite book at bedtime and imagines the various creatures that might have taken it from him.

"A girl transforms a cafe into a train by making train noises with words"--

Uses alliteration, rhyme, and repetition to invite children to read along with peers or with an adult.

Retells thirteen American tall tales, with each short poem inviting two readers to read their own parts, and then read the passage in the central column together.

"A child tries and tries again to learn to ride a bicycle and friends provide words of encouragement"--Provided by publisher. A girl tries and tries again to learn to ride a bicycle and all her friends provide words of encouragement.

"The story of how a text message is sent"--

"A little creature and five friends find creative ways to get to a party."--

Harry's older brother, unhappy that the new baby seems to have taken over, dreams up imaginative ways to get rid of him.

Introduces human sexuality, describes the changes brought about by puberty, and discusses sexual abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and pregnancy.

From the expert team behind IT'S PERFECTLY NORMAL and IT'S SO AMAZING! comes a book for younger children about their bodies - a resource that parents, teachers, librarians, health care providers, and clergy can use with ease and confidence. Young children are curious about almost everything, especially their bodies. And young children are not afraid to ask questions. What makes me a girl? What makes me a boy? Why are some parts of girls' and boys'...