Books in X-Ray Picture Book series

Little Bear gets a lesson from Daddy Bear in learning to be polite and share in this whimsical tale from Peter Bently. This warm story delivers an important message in a playful manner, making it ideal for early learners. The adorable illustrations and easy-to-read text will make it a favorite for children to read aloud with adults or as a practice book for independent readers.

Poaching and war damaged an isolated wilderness in West Zambia, reducing its lion population to just one: Lady, the last lioness. Witness Lady's fight for survival in this evocative narrative on the decline, fall, and rebirth of the Liuwa Plains. Follow Lady as she grapples with a landscape altered by human hands and discover how both Lady and humankind restore balance to the environment. More than a story about one brave lion, The Lioness offers a great introduction to life science by looking at the workings of an ecosystem, the methods of scientists and environmentalists, and explaining the interconnection between the plant, animal, and human systems.

Barbie Doll stars as Princess Annika in Barbieª and the Magic of Pegasus. When Princess Annika refuses to marry the evil wizard Wenlock, he turns the entire kingdom into stone. Annika’s long-lost sister, Brietta, returns to help–but Wenlock has turned her into a flying horse! Together, the sisters must set off on a magical adventure to discover the Wand of Light, defeat Wenlock, and save the kingdom. Barbie fans will love this hardcover adaptation filled with beautiful illustrations based on the new movie.

MOO! ARF! QUACK!What kind of cat makes noises like that? A little cat with a big personality! You see, sometimes Tom feels more like a cow, or a snail, or even a kangaroo than a cat. What a silly goose! But one thing is for sure, Mom and Dad Cat love their little cat no matter who he thinks he is. And one day, he even surprises himself! With fresh, spare illustrations that beguile, Noah Woods has created a lovable new character all kids can identify with.

Princess Barbie and her sisters dance the night away in a magical, musical adventure in Barbie in the Twelve Dancing Princesses! Barbie and her princess sisters love to dance and sing, but thier evil Aunt Rowena doesn't believe it's proper princess behavior. The princesses escape to a secret, magical palace--but when Barbie discovers that her aunt is plotting to rule the kingdom, she must return to save her father, the king! Girls will love to read all about the Barbie princesses in this beautifully illustrated hardcover storybook based on Barbie's 7th direct to DVD movie.