Excitedly attending her friend's birthday party, Sophie becomes jealous when her friend receives a mouse house, a gift Sophie has always wanted.

"Anna Kellogg has always felt different. Growing up in Hartwood, New Jersey--where frequent disappearances are attributed to an urban-legend-like beast that dwells in the walled-in swamp at the center of town--can have that effect on people. But for Anna, it's more than that. Since she was a child, she's been plagued by episodes where she sees things others can't see. Feeling different is one thing, but actually being different is another. If it weren't...

"There once was a very sleepy penguin, who was best friends with a not-so-sleepy lion... A pitch-perfect comedy for anyone who has ever craved sleep -- and anyone too full of energy to settle down." --

This "Wild Animals" backpack includes three books, one sound puzzle, tips for enhancing the reading experience, and activity ideas. The kit is designed to help you & your children create positive early literacy experiences that will make the journey of learning to read more exciting & enjoyable.

It is hard for Chihuahua Ember to decide which is worse: a pack of pugs who announce that they are aliens, or the dog park which is filled with large and overexcited dogs--but he is convinced that he and his animal friends must stop the pugs to save the world (for themselves).

This MasterPieces 500-piece puzzle features a farmer who has just climbed down from his tractor to greet his dog. Can you find all 14 hidden animals? Some glow-in-the-dark and others are hiding in plain sight! Artist, Steve Read hides amazing hidden images within each beautiful piece of art, and his puzzles never disappoint.

"Along the coast of Australia, a small insect walks across silk threads that spread away from a hole in the ground. One of the world's most dangerous spiders darts out from the burrow on a deadly mission. The bug never stood a chance against the funnel-web spider. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this eight-legged predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!"--

"With its many legs, a giant centipede quickly moves towards its prey. The creature pounces on a spider, grabbing it with its claws. The little spider doesn't stand a chance against the venom of this centipede. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this deadly predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!"--

"Labrador Jack delves into the history of the evolution of herbivores and carnivores, the bioengineering that created domesticated dogs like him, and the war that led to the society he and his friends live in today. Then, as the black market descends into chaos, red deer Louis encounters old comrades from his miserable childhood and Legoshi begs one to train him in combat. Plus, Bengal tiger Bill gets a big surprise when he cracks open an egg!".

"Beavers scamper around their pond, cutting down trees, munching on bark, and using the remaining sticks to build up their dams and lodges. All around them fish splash, insects fly, deer run, and birds land in a calm pool of water that had not been there before the beavers started building. Beavers are vital to wetland ecosystems, building a community of life and maintaining this complex environment. Uncover the truth about this important keystone...