The Smurfs #15: The Smurflings

When Natural Smurf, Slouchy Smurf, and Snappy Smurf arrive at The Smurfs village as The Smurflings, all their newfangled ideas start to turn things upside down! Whether it's back-talking Grouchy Smurf, outsmarting Jokey Smurf, wearing their own clothes, or making up their own music, it looks like nothing will ever be the same. But the biggest change is yet to come -- and it looks like Gargamel is behind it!

The Smurfs #13: The Smurf Soup

When Gargamel meets a giant with an insatiable appetite, he comes up with a plan to use the giant to destroy the Smurfs: tell him that Smurfs make the most delicious soup in the world! Papa Smurf catches wind of the plot, and begins to create a potion that will enable them to turn the giant, nicknamed "Bigmouth," against Gargamel. But when Bigmouth stumbles into the Smurfs village, the potion isn't ready, and the Smurfs must distract the hungry giant, or meet an untimely end inside its belly.

The Smurfs #14: The Baby Smurf

Baby Smurf arrives in the village! But for how long?On a quiet night in their village, a stork visits the Smurfs and leaves a Baby Smurf on one of their doorsteps. But the next day, the stork returns-- the Baby Smurf was delivered by accident and must be returned! As soon as they go to fetch the baby for the stork, they find it's gone! Where did the Baby Smurf go? And will the Smurfs really have to return it?

Gargamel and the Smurfs

Four Smurftastic stories all featuring the arch-enemy of the Smurfs, Gargamel! In "The Smurfnapper," which is also the first appearance of Gargamel, a Smurf is kidnapped by the evil wizard, who wants to use him as an ingredient in a potion. It's up to Papa Smurf and the rest of the smurfs to break into his lab and save their friend without ending up as a treat for Gargamel's cat Azrael. Also featuring "The Smurf Not Like the Others" and "The Smurfs and the Little Ghost."

The Astrosmurf

When one of the Smurfs wants to travel to outer space, he tries to build a rocket ship, but it fails to get off the ground and he grows depressed. Papa Smurf and the other Smurfs make a plan in order to cheer him up: putting him to sleep and waking him up in an elaborately staged "planet" filled by other Smurfs pretending to be aliens. Hilarity ensues when their elaborate hoax proves to be more trouble to keep up than it's worth!

The Smurf Olympics

Hefty Smurf loves to play sports, but he can't get the other Smurfs to play with him. His solution create the "Smurf Olympics"! The Smurfs divide themselves into two teams, all competing for the grand prize: a kiss from the Smurfette. But when one Smurf is turned down by both teams, he decides to compete on his own, throwing the entire games into chaos. Can one Smurf take on the entire Smurf Village? And can the two Smurf teams stop cheating long enough for the games to take place?

Smurf versus Smurf

The Smurfs always seem to get into trouble when Papa Smurf is not around. While Papa Smurf works in his laboratory, two Smurfs begin arguing about the proper use of the word "smurf." Smurfs that live in the northern part of the village use it as a verb (as in "bottle smurfer"), while the southerners use it as a noun (as in "smurf opener"). Without Papa Smurf around to calm things down, the argument quickly escalates until the northern and southern smurfs divide themselves along the village lines! With the southern Smurfs set to perform their play "Little Smurf Riding Hood" for the northern Smurfs, it looks like the language disagreement is going to get worse before it gets better!

The Smurf Apprentice

Clumsy Smurfs not quite himself after he mixes up the wrong potion!In this 8x8 storybook based on the classic Smurfs, Clumsy Smurf is tired of not being allowed to help around Smurf Village because hes so clumsy. He thinks that if he learns how to make magic potions like Papa Smurf, the other Smurfs might respect him more. Papa wont let Clumsy be his apprentice, so Clumsy sneaks into the lab. When the potion Clumsy creates turns him into a green monster, his friends are afraid of himand Clumsy realizes that being himself isnt so bad. In fact, its pretty smurfy!蝛?Peyo - 2013 - Licensed through Lafig Belgium www.smurf.com

Revolutionary War On Wednesday (MTH #22)

Jack and Annie go back to colonial times. General George Washington is about to lead his army in a sneak attack against their enemy. The terrible weather is making the general question his plans. Can Jack and Annie keep history on track?

Waking the Rainbow Dragon

Drake has a strange dream about a Rainbow Dragon trapped in a cave. He wonders if the dream could be real... Is the dragon trying to send for help? Griffith the wizard uses the magical Dragon Stone to find out more -- and a new Dragon Master is revealed! Drake and Ana must travel far in search of the new master and his dragon. But how will they find the secret cave from Drake's dream? And why is the Rainbow Dragon trapped there? The Dragon Masters have a tough battle ahead of them!

Saving the Sun Dragon

In the second book in this fully-illustrated series, Drake and the other three Dragon Masters (Ana, Rori, and Bo) continue their training. But Ana's dragon, Kepri, is sick. The wizard tries to make her feel better, but his potions are not working. Drake's dragon, Worm, must use his special powers to take the Dragon Masters across the world in search of a cure. What made Kepri sick? Will the Dragon Masters be able to save her? And what dangers will they face along the way?

Nancy Clancy, Secret Admirer

Learning about the human heart in science class, Nancy and her best friend, Bree, resolve to work out the mysteries of love and romance only to become entangled in a complicated relationship.

A Good Night for Ghosts (Original MTH #42, Merlin Mission #14)

Encyclopedia Brown Keeps the Peace

In each book, fifth-grade detective "Encyclopedia" Leroy Brown solves ten mysteries. Solutions are found in the back of the book, challenging readers to practice their own skills as sleuths (and critical thinkers).

Motorcycles!

WHETHER THEY'RE JUMPING barrels, zipping along the highway on a road trip, or tearing up the motocross track, motorcycles are the coolest things on two wheels! Choppers! authors Susan Goodman and Michael Doolittle show readers the many types of motorcycles there are, how they work, and some of the exciting jobs, competitions, and events that feature them. This actionpacked Step 3 reader is filled with vibrant color photographs!

The Karate Mouse

Geronimo Stilton gets caught up in the World Karate Champoinships thanks to the efforts of Bruce Hyena and Piccolo Tao, Bruce's super sporty cousin. Geronimo only has a week to become real champion material!

Me and My Mummy

Mummies are cool, but theyre creepy, too! Zack has faced aliens, vampires, time-travelers, ghosts, and Bigfootnow find out what happens when he meets teenage mummy Ikhnaton (Icky for short).

Andrew Lost in the Kitchen

Ten-year-old Andrew invents a shrinking machine that allows him some unusual and instructive lessons in science from a unique vantage point.

Dr. Seuss the Great Doodler

A Step 3 Biography Reader about Theodor Geisel and his transformation from a doodler into the beloved Dr. Seuss. Little Ted Geisel always had a sketchpad and pencil in hand. He was a Boy Scout with a penchant for creating zany creatures. He grew up with a love of books and words from his mother, and his inventor father spawned a wildly imaginative and perfectionist side. It's no wonder that these qualities led to the beloved work of Dr. Seuss, the Great Doodler. Follow his career as an ad man, political cartoonist, creator of forty-five indelible children's books, and Pulitzer Prize winner. Not bad for a lifelong doodler! Includes fun facts and several of Dr. Seuss's original sketches and artwork! Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble

For Henry and his big dog Mudge, spring means admiring the first snow glory, playing in puddles in the rain, and watching the five new kittens next door.