Grade 1

Ambulances make lots of noise and have flashing lights, but they also help people. Full-color photographs and easy text give young readers a front-row seat into these life-saving vehicles. Read More →

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about how ambulances work. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build… Read More →

Its lights flash. Its sirens blare. This ambulance is on the move! What are an ambulance’s lights and sirens for? And who rides in the back of an ambulance? Read this book to find out! Learn… Read More →

Las ambulancias son importantes porque ayudan a la gente. ¿Cómo trabajan? Aprenda acerca de las ambulancias y los EMT que trabajan en ellos en esta introducción a la no ficción para los… Read More →

What if a friend asks you to share a secret? Is it ever okay to tell? Can you sometimes lie to stay out of trouble, or is it better to be completely honest? It's not always easy to tell… Read More →

Mii dagwaaginig a'aw Amikogaabawiikwe. Booch da-ozhiitaad da-biboonishid. Anishinaabewisijigaadewan onow mazina'iganan da-naadamaagod a'aw Anishinaabe-abinoojiinh da-nitaa-agindaasod.… Read More →

A New York Times Top 10 Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2019 "A profound addition to children’s book collections emphasizing the concepts of math and design." --School Library Journal A… Read More →

Amira's Suitcase is a gentle, thoughtful story about a little girl who arrives at a settlement camp with her family and a few suitcases. Before long, she finds a sprouting seed growing… Read More →

One day, high in the Andes Mountains, Cuy the Guinea Pig is searching for wild spinach to eat when Tío Antonio the Fox comes in search of Cuy to eat! Tio Antonio thinks he’s found dinner, but Read More →

Ana and her friends enter their favorite pets in a show. But not everything goes as planned. This simple story incorporates words from the first grade-level Dolch Sight Word List to build… Read More →

It's raining outside. Can Ana still find something fun to do? This simple story incorporates words from the first grade-level Dolch Sight Word List to build literacy skills. Read More →

Anacondas are apex predators and the heaviest snakes in the world. When they spot prey, they strike at their meal. Explore the lives of these massive animals, including where they live and… Read More →

Have you ever heard of a prickle of porcupines? Or a tower of giraffes? What about a parcel of penguins? This fun-filled romp through the animal kingdom introduces collective nouns for… Read More →

"Terheyden's narration makes the characters come alive. A truly delightful addition to any collection." - School Library Journal Read More →

"Anansi the Spider, a master trickster, uses the powers of a magical rock to dupe his neighbors...a musical introduction sets the mood...the text of the book is read clearly and… Read More →

"The expressive male narrator charms the listener by impersonating the characters...Short segments of music and brief sound effects add interest...useful for all reading and listening… Read More →

Anansi the Spider's plan to trick his friend Turtle into doing all the work while he teaches Anansi to catch fish somehow gets turned around. While Anansi doesn't learn his lesson, he does… Read More →

"....Jerry Terheyden's narration alternates between the slow pace of a turtle and the bounce of an exuberant spider.... Balloons filing with air and underwater bubbles are among the fitting… Read More →

As the sun rises in a backyard, a tiny ant and thousands of her brothers and sisters leave their underground nest. The little insect has a busy day ahead foraging for food and carrying it… Read More →

An apple tree grows delicious apples for us. Trees need water and sunshine to grow. Have you ever picked apples from a tree? Yum! Read More →

Bubbe goes off to the Carmel Market in Tel-Aviv to shop for Shabbat. She finds the challah and chicken, candles and flowers, and the other things she needs, but she also brings home some… Read More →

When Andrew spots a friendly forest monster outside his window, he knows it's time to play. Get ready to follow along with Andrew as he starts the strangest round of hide-and-seek you've ever Read More →

Mama set another place. Papa found an extra seat. Hannah squeezed to make more space, Thrilled to have a guest to greet. Uh-oh! As the sheep family Passover seder begins, more and more… Read More →