Books in Picture Yearling Book series

In a little house on the top of a hill lives a happy little guy named Hugo. When Hugo sees a mysterious red string, he just knows he’s going to find something wonderful at the end of it! Hugo’s journey takes him across the river, underground, and throughout town—all while gathering curious new friends along the way! What does Hugo finally find at the end of the mysterious red string? An embarrassing, hilarious, wonderful surprise! A rhyming refrain and Bob Boyle’s signature animated, geometric art style will entertain readers as they learn about what happens when new friends work toward a common goal.

George is not a good speller. And he can't always think of the perfect project to work on. But no one else takes care of the class hamster more carefully, or can be trusted to feed the fish exactly the right amount.Then one morning George doesn't come to school. The principal tells all the first graders to watch the news that afternoon. There's going to be a big surprise. What could it be? And where is George?

It's one week before Christmas! When Nora leaves Bear home with Mrs. Duck so that she can do some last-minute shopping, he promises not to hunt for presents. Bear tries to be good, but he happens upon his gifts during a game of hide-and-seek. All Bear wants is a train, but none of the boxes seems the right shape. Soon Bear begins shaking and snooping, poking and peeking at his presents.Now Bear is worried. Won't Nora be sad that he broke his promise! What will happen on Christmas morning?

Full of fun and adventure, Richard Scarry delivers what will truly become your Favorite Storybook Ever. This collection inncldues stories previously published in the classics Richard Scarry’s Funniest Storybook Ever! and Richard Scarry’s What Do People Do All Day? Fiilled with beloved characters and humorous situations, this is a must-have for both new and long-time Richard Scarry fans. Contents: The Talking Bread The Three Fishermen Mr. Fixit Special Delivery Tanglefoot A Visit to the Hospital Sergeant Murphy and the Banana Thief Building a New Road The Unlucky Day Speedboat Spike Set Sail The Three Sitters Absentminded Mr. Rabbit The New House The Accident Ma Pig’s New Car

Available again after almost 50 years is the picture book version of The Black Stallion. With stunning retro illustrations and Farley's fast-paced text, this gorgeous book will appeal to the nostalgic and adventurous alike. As the sole human survivor of a devastating shipwreck, Alec finds himself alone on a small island with a magnificent stallion, black as night and dangerous as fire. Together they each realize that the other is the key to survival. Thus begins the most famous relationship in horse fiction.

In this special Passover story, Larnel Moore, a young African-American boy, and Mrs. Katz, an elderly Jewish woman, develop an unusual friendship through their mutual concern for an abandoned cat named Tush. Together they explore the common themes of suffering and triumph in each of their cultures."Polacco's bright double-spread watercolor paintings are exuberant...an elemental picture of human family."-- "Booklist."An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.

There is nothing Tee enjoys more than sitting out on the porch with her great-greatmother, listening to the fascinating stories about the lucky stone.Shiny and black as night, it brought good fortune to each of its owners for over one hundred years. First it helped Mandy, a runaway slave, win her freedom. Then it saved Vashti from death by lightning at a prayer meeting. And it even saved Tee's great-grandmother from the ferocious dancing dog and helped her meet her husband.Now Tee can't help wondering what the old stone has in store for her. She certainly could use some luck on Valentine's Day. But the lucky stone doesn't belong to Tee. How can her wish come true?

This cautionary tale for mice, reminiscent of Lewis Carroll’s Jabberwocky!, was a 2010 E.B. White Read-Aloud Honor Award winner. What will happen to the brave mouse Jam when he breaks the rules and goes for a moonlit adventure against the advice of the elder mice?Award-winning illustrator Barry Moser has created a dark and vivid mouse world to complement Denise Doyen's clever nonsense words and rhyming prose that will keep kids on the edge of their seats. A rollicking yarn with a classic feel that is sure to please children AND adults.