This poem, based on Clement Moore's "The Night Before Christmas", features kids preparing for their very first day of school by packing supplies, posing for pictures—and eventually saying goodbye to Mom and Dad. But maybe it won't be so hard once they... [More...]

Nancys 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 has a few fancy tricks of her own. Full color.

The war against Voldemort is not going well; even the Muggles have been affected. Dumbledore is absent from Hogwarts for long stretches of time, and the Order of the Phoenix has already suffered losses. And yet . . . As with all wars, life goes on.... [More...]

Mr. Wright's class can't believe it. What will it be like without question marks, apostrophes, periods, and commas? Punctuation has never been as entertaining as it is in this wacky picture book.

First grader Haley wishes she were back having fun in kindergarten with her old teacher—until she finds out that first grade is special, too.

Stargirl. From the day she arrives at quiet Mica High in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of "Stargirl, Stargirl." She captures Leo Borlock's heart with just one smile. She sparks a school-spirit revolution with just one cheer.... [More...]

Boy-scientist extraordinaire Phineas L. MacGuire is allergic to purple, an expert on mold, and has an un-best friend instead of a best friend. Disaster strikes when his teacher pairs Mac and his un-best friend together for a science fair project.

It's the first day of kindergarten, and Miss Bindergarten is preparing for her 26 new students. Meanwhile, students Adam Krupp, Brenda Heath, and Christopher Beaker are all preparing for their first day of school! This rhyming, brightly illustrated book is... [More...]

When first released to Muggles in March 2001, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Quidditch Through the Ages further enlightened Harry Potter fans about the dangers and delights of the wizarding world. Now these two charming works of non-fiction are... [More...]

Just in time for the new school year comes a book that eases fears about the first day of kindergarten with lots of laughs. Full color.