Exploring Top Books of Shelfari

The Roly-Poly Spider

by Jill Sardegna

"You'll be my shoofly pie," the roly-poly spider said to the fly. Then she ate him! Read this funny book about a spider who is not eensie weensie at all!

The Right Number of Elephants Big Book

"<In> a joyous twist on the counting-book concept, a girl decides how many elephants are needed to pull a train out of a tunnel, paint the ceiling, go to the beach. . . .Bond's well-executed illustrations <project> a contagious sense of movement.A puckish sense of humor prevails among elephants who skateboard, don sunglasses, act tough, and even wink at the audience." —SLJ. 1993 "Pick of the Lists"... (more)

Feathered Friends: 3 Stories About 2 Friends (Originally titled: Poppy & Ella)

Feathered Friends: 3 Stories About 2 Friends (Originally titled: Poppy & Ella)

by Jef Kaminsky

"Ruffled Feathers", "2 Beach His Own", and "Darkness Falls", 3 stories about 2 friends for children.

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat! (Book and Audio CD Edition)

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat! (Book and Audio CD Edition)

by Lucille Colandro

What won't this old lady swallow? This time around, a bat, an owl, a cat, a ghost, a goblin, some bones, and a wizard are all on the menu! This Halloween-themed twist on the classic "little old lady" books will delight and entertain all brave readers who dare to read it!

Arthur's Nose [6-PACK Budget Classroom Books]

Arthur's Nose [6-PACK Budget Classroom Books]

by Marc Brown

"Arthur's Nose" by Marc Brown, c. 1976, Scholastic Inc. - New York, NY. Size is about 6 3/4" x 10" with soft covers, 32 pages. For ages 3-8. Arthur (the Aardvark) is a first grader who doesn't like his nose, so he goes to the rhinologist to get a new one. He tries on several, but ultimately decides, to the relief of his friends and family, "I'm just not me without my nose!".

The Gingerbread Man

by Karen Schmidt

A gingerbread man eludes the hungry grasp of everyone until he meets a clever fox.

Great Snakes! (Hello Reader)

by Fay Robinson

Introduces children to the wonderful world of reptiles with easy-to-read rhymes and detailed illustrations that describe many colorful varieties, from identifying marks to their habits and habitats.

Mole's Hill : A Woodland Tale

by Lois Ehlert

Mole loves her burrow near the pond. It's safe and cozy underground, and best of all--it's home. So when Fox says Mole has to move her home to make room for a new path, Mole must do some quick thinking--and digging--to save it.

Arthur's Reading Race (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3)

Arthur's Reading Race (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3)

by Marc Brown

Arthur promises to buy ice cream for his little sister, D.W., if she can read ten words. The twosome race to the park, where D.W. is quick to recognize signs such as ZOO, DON'T WALK, POLICE, and ICE CREAM. When she reads WET PAINT before her big brother does, Arthur is in for a colorful surprise!

The Little Engine That Could: 60th Anniversary Edition (Little Engine That Could)

The Little Engine That Could: 60th Anniversary Edition (Little Engine That Could)

by Watty Piper, George Hauman, Doris Hauman

When the other engines refuse, the Little Blue Engine tries to pull a stranded train full of toys and good food over the mountain.

Latitude and Longitude (Rookie Read-About Geography)

Latitude and Longitude (Rookie Read-About Geography)

by Rebecca Aberg

The popular Rookie Books expand their horizons - to all corners of the globe! With this series all about geography, emergent readers will take off on adventures to cities, nations, waterways, and habitats around the world…and right in their own backyards.

Love You Forever

by Robert Munsch, Robert Munsch

A young woman holds her newborn son And looks at him lovingly. Softly she sings to him: "I'll love you forever I'll like you for always As long as I'm living My baby you'll be" So begins the story that has touched the hearts of millions of Americans. Since publication in l986, "Love You Forever" has sold more than 15 million copies in paperback and the regular hardcover edition (as well as hundreds... (more)

The Napping House: Book and Musical CD

by Audrey Wood

This beloved and bestselling book from Audrey and Don Wood has been delighting children--and sending them off to bed with laughter and sweet dreams-for years. The infectious cumulative rhyme of The Napping House has made this book a classic. Now here is the new sturdy edition just right for tiny hands, making them a must for every family's board book collection.

Quick As a Cricket: Big Shared Book

by Audrey Wood

A joyful celebration of a child's growing self-awareness. This classic children's book is a teacher's favorite, with outstanding illustrations by Don Wood.

Inside a House That Is Haunted: A Rebus Read-Along Story (Rebus Read-Along Stories)

Inside a House That Is Haunted: A Rebus Read-Along Story (Rebus Read-Along Stories)

by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

The author/illustrator team of "Inside a Barn in the Country" uses picture clues to tell this funny story about a spider, a cat, a bat, and many other "creatures" inside a spooky house. Full color.

Apples and Pumpkins (Stories to Go!)

by Anne Rockwell

It's fall! And for one little girl, that means it's time for the special joys of visiting a farm and picking the reddest apples from the trees and finding the best pumpkin in the patch.

Fish Eyes: A Book You Can Count On

by Lois Ehlert

Brightly colored fish introduce young children to counting and basic addition in this fun and simple concept book. “A visual treat from start to finish.”--Booklist

How a Seed Grows (Spanish edition): Como crece una semilla (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)

How a Seed Grows (Spanish edition): Como crece una semilla (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)

by Helene J. Jordan

Seeds How does a tiny acorn grow into an enormous oak tree? At one time, the tree in your backyard could fit into your pocket! Look inside to learn the simple steps for turning a packet of seeds into you own garden. Seeds How does a tiny acorn grow into an enormous oak tree? At one time, the tree in your backyard could have fit into your pocket! Look inside to learn the simple steps for turning a packet of... (more)

The Berenstain Bears Catch the Bus: A Tell the Time Story (Step into Reading, Step 2)

The Berenstain Bears Catch the Bus: A Tell the Time Story (Step into Reading, Step 2)

by The Berenstains

It's 7:45 a.m. and Gus the bus driver is on his way. But the Cubs aren's even up yet! Will they miss the bus? Told in humorous easy-to-read text, this simple story offers up a blow-by-blow description of just another morning in the Bear household--which readers will find not all that different from their own!

Hattie and the Fox (Stories to Go!)

by Mem Fox

Hattie the Hen spots danger -- but the goose and the pig and the sheep and the horse and the cow don't seem to care! Young children will enjoy happy shivers of anticipation as this cumulative tale builds, and they'll be delighted by the final surprise, when everyone sees that what Hattie has been saying is true!

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by Jill Sardegna

by Jeff Sheppard

by Jef Kaminsky

by Lucille Colandro

by Marc Brown

by Karen Schmidt

by Fay Robinson

by Lois Ehlert

by Marc Brown

by Watty Piper, George Hauman, Doris Hauman

by Rebecca Aberg

by Robert Munsch, Robert Munsch

by Audrey Wood

by Audrey Wood

by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

by Anne Rockwell

by Lois Ehlert

by Helene J. Jordan

by The Berenstains

by Mem Fox