Fancy Nancy: Splendid Speller

Nancy loves spelling, and she prides herself in being really good at it. Young readers will relate to Nancy's dilemma when she finds herself unexpectedly stumped on a spelling test.

Fancy Day In Room 1-A

Hoping to cheer up her classmates after a gloomy week indoors, Nancy plans an elegant dress-up party and helps her teacher, Miss Glass, who arrives late in plain clothes on the big day. By the author of the Nina Ballerina series.

Fancy Nancy And The Delectable Cupcakes

Nancy has been having trouble paying attention in class--but when it's time for the school bake sale, she is all ears. Nancy remembers to follow all of the directions for a delectable batch of cupcakes...except for one very important detail!

Fancy Nancy: At The Museum

Although excited at the prospect of a fancy class trip to the art museum, the bumpy bus ride to get there leaves Nancy feeling anything but fancy.

Fancy Nancy and the Too-Loose Tooth

Nancy really wants to get a special tooth-holder necklace from the school nursebut how can she make sure her loose tooth falls out at school?

Fancy Nancy: The Dazzling Book Report

Nancy's first book report is sure to be dazzling. After all, she is the second-best artist in her class. She is using beads, fringe, and a fancy border. And she is writing about Sacajawea, a true-life heroine. What could go wrong?

Fancy Nancy And The Boy From Paris

There's a new boy in school, and he's from Paris. Nancy cannot believe her luck. But this Parisian may not be as fancy as Nancy expects!

Fancy Nancy: My Family History

When Nancy has to put together a report on her great-grandfather for school, she can't help but embellish. Nancy's exaggeration almost lands her in hot water in this warm family story.

Fancy Nancy: The Show Must Go On

Nancy, who likes to use fancy words, is dismayed to be partnered with shy classmate Lionel for the school talent show until she comes up with an act perfectly suited for both of them.

Just My Luck!

Seeing a four-leaf clover at a show-and-share, Fancy Nancy becomes superstitious and goes overboard trying to keep track of everything that is lucky and unlucky before deciding to settle on what she truly believes.

Nate The Great And The Fishy Prize

Getting all the facts, asking the right questions, and narrowing down the suspects, Nate the Great and his dog Sludge solve a variety of mysteries.

Ms. Beard Is Weird!

When a reality show begins filming at their school, the students ignore Ms. Beard's recommendation that they behave in a "normal" way so that they look good on television and win the grand prize, an all-expenses-paid vacation and a year's supply of pork sausage. By the author of Mr. Burke Is Berserk!

Whales: The Gentle Giants

Describes how whales live and some different types of whales.

Beef Stew

Illus. in full color. Nicky's mom is making so much stew that he is allowed to bring a friend home for supper. But his best friend Alec can't come, and Carla won't come--she hates beef stew. So Nicky begins a funny, frantic quest for someone to share his favorite dish.

The Boxcar Children

The Aldens begin their adventure by making a home in a boxcar. Their goal is to stay together, and in the process they find a grandfather.

Pinky and Rex

Pinky and Rex are the best of friends, but a trip to the museum with Pinky's dad and his sister, Amanda, puts their friendship to the test. When Pinky, whose favorite color is pink, and Rex, who loves anything to do with dinosaurs, set their sights on the very same stuffed animal at the museum gift shop, it takes a little wisdom and some help from an unexpected source before the matter is neatly sorted out. Pinky and Rex is the first in a series of short chapter books about this inseparable pair by acclaimed author James Howe. Accompanied by Melissa Sweet's exuberant illustrations, Pinky and Rex captures perfectly the challenges -- and the rewards -- that true friendship brings.

Flat Stanley and the Haunted House

Stanley and Arthur Lambchop can't wait to be spooked at their school's Halloween party. But when they see a bully picking on their friend at the party, the boys know they have to help. Soon, Stanley comes up with a plan that is flat-out hilarious!

Silly Willy

Willy's silliness while dressing--putting gloves on his feet and shoes on his hands--amuses his big sister.

Season of the Sandstorms (Original MTH #34, Merlin Mission #6)

Stink: Solar System Superhero

When Stink discovers that Pluto has been downgraded from a planet to a dwarf planet, he launches a campaign in his classroom to restore its status to that of a full-fledged member of the solar system.

Officer Spence Makes No Sense!

When peanut butter and jelly sandwiches start disappearing from the Ella Mentry School cafeteria, the security guard, Officer Spence, goes too far when he starts arresting people and applying lie-detector tests to find the thief.

Henry and Mudge and the Big Sleepover

Henry and his dog Mudge are invited to a sleepover in Patrick's attic, where they watch monster movies, eat pizza, and enjoy a contest to determine whose dog is the best popcorn catcher.