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Fox and Chick are back in this newest book in the hilarious early reader series by Geisel Honoree Sergio Ruzzier. In the tradition of Frog and Toad, this critically acclaimed early reader series features Fox and Chick - two unlikely friends who despite their differences always manage to find a way to get along. In this third book in the series, Fox and Chick have a sleepover, search for a lost hammer and throw a surprise party that unexpectedly surprises everyone. The universal characters, humor and comic-style layouts make it ideal for both the picture book audience and emerging readers. - BUDDY BOOKS ARE PERENNIAL: From Frog and Toad to Elephant & Piggie to Ivy & Bean, kids of all ages respond to books about friendship. - PERFECT FOR NEW READERS: The universal characters, humor, and comic-style layouts make it ideal for both the picture book audience and emerging readers. - AWARD-WINNING: The first book in the series won a Geisel Award Honor for the most distinguished book for beginning readers" by the American Library Association. It was also a New York Times Notable Children's Book and appeared on many Best Book of the Year lists. - KIDS LIKE GRAPHIC NOVELS: This series will appeal to kids who are visually oriented readers as well as new readers who are eager to tackle graphic novels. Perfect for: - Parents, caregivers, and grandparents - Teachers and librarians - Fans of Frog and Toad, Elephant & Piggie, Bink & Gollie, Charlie & Mouse, and Barkus

Fox and Chick are off on three new adventures involving a boat ride, a mysterious box, and an early morning trip to see the sunrise. Despite the antics ensuing from their opposite personalities, this contradictory duo always manage to find a happy center.

Fox and Chick don't always agree. But Fox and Chick are always friends. With sly humor and companionable warmth, Sergio Ruzzier deftly captures the adventures of these two seemingly opposite friends. The luminous watercolor images showcased in comic-book panel form will entice emerging readers, while the spare text and airiness of the images make this early chapter book accessible to a picture book audience as well.

She might be small, but she's got it all-she's Kid McGear, Skid Steer! Kid McGear is the newest truck to join the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site crew, and she's eager to help with even the roughest and toughest construction work. But when a steep cliff puts the other trucks in danger, can the new Kid on the site prove she's big enough for even this big, big job? Playful rhyming text from the bestselling team behind Construction Site on Christmas Night makes this thrilling tale of teamwork and the BIG potential in the littlest readers a must-have read-aloud for construction fans both big and small.

The crew of trucks all roll up, rumbling, to a site that's old and crumbling-- they can't wait to get underway: Today is DEMOLITION DAY! The construction team has an exciting new job to do: smashing, crushing, sorting, and hauling as they demolish an old building! Demolition is tough work, but these powerful vehicles are up to the task . . . and once the job is done, there will be a freshly cleared construction site, ready for building something new! Sherri Duskey Rinker and AG Ford, the author-illustrator team behind the New York Times bestsellers CONSTRUCTION SITE ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT and THREE CHEERS FOR KID MCGEAR!, bring their playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations to this satisfying story about working together, breaking things down, and cleaning it all up at the end of the day.

Meet Abe! He likes hockey and fishing. He also lost his pet dog. Abe is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. Abe sheds light on how his mother's service dog, Odin, was part of the family and how sad he is about the animal's death, with the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh. Abe is not defined by his grief, but he misses his dog. His story is augmented by colorful, realistic illustrations. A dyslexic-friendly font promotes accessibility. Includes tips for kids about interacting with friends who are grieving.

Meet Gracen! She likes karate and ice skating. Her dad is in the military. Gracen is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. Gracen sheds light on what it's like to move often and have her dad away from home, with the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh. Gracen's story is augmented by colorful, realistic illustrations. A dyslexic-friendly font promotes accessibility. Includes tips for kids about respecting military families.

Meet Peyton! She likes art and science. She also lost her brother to cancer. Peyton is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. Peyton sheds light on how she lived with her brother's sickness and then death, with the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh. Peyton is not defined by her sadness grief, but she misses her sibling every day. Her story is augmented by colorful, realistic illustrations. A dyslexic-friendly font promotes accessibility. Includes tips for kids about interacting with friends who are grieving.

Meet Elias! He likes swimming and robotics. He and his family also share their home with his grandmother, who has Alzheimer's disease. Elias is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. Abe sheds light on how his family helps his grandmother live with memory loss, with the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh. Elias's story is augmented by colorful, realistic illustrations. A dyslexic-friendly font promotes accessibility. Includes tips for kids about interacting with people who have Alzheimer's disease.

Let's climb a rock wall! What equipment do I need and where do I put my hands? And what if I fall? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about the world around them, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores rock climbing fundamentals to get elementary kids ready to explore the outdoors. Conversational questions like "How do I start?" and "What if I'm scared of heights?" pique kids' interest and share what the sport is like for young climbers. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics draw in casual browsers and visual learners. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes a glossary and index.

Let's go geocaching! This outdoor treasure hunt uses GPS coordinates to hide caches. How do you find them and what's hidden inside? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about the world around them, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores geocaching fundamentals to get elementary kids ready to explore the outdoors. Conversational questions like "Are they hard to find?" and "I found one! Now what?" pique kids' interest and share what it's like to search for a geocache for beginners. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics draw in casual browsers and visual learners. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes a glossary and index.

Let's go fishing! Where do I find freshwater fish and what kind of tackle do I need? And which lure should I use? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about the world around them, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores fishing fundamentals to get elementary kids ready to explore the outdoors. Conversational questions like "How do I get a fish to bite?" and "Do I need a boat?" pique kids' interest and share what the sport is like for young fishers. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics draw in casual browsers and visual learners. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes a glossary and index.

Let's go duck hunting! When is duck hunting season, and do I need a license? How do I practice shooting? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about the world around them, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores duck hunting safety and fundamentals to get elementary kids ready to explore the outdoors. Conversational questions like "Can I hunt any duck?" and "I shot one, now what?" pique kids' interest and share what the sport is like for young hunters. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics draw in casual browsers and visual learners. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes a glossary and index.

Let's go spelunking! What kind of caves are there and what should I wear? And what will I see? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about the world around them, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores caving fundamentals to get elementary kids ready to explore the outdoors. Conversational questions like "Where do I find caves?" and "Is caving dangerous?" pique kids' interest and share what it's like for young adventure seekers. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics draw in casual browsers and visual learners. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes a glossary and index.

Let's take a camping trip! What do we need and where should we go? And where will I go to the bathroom? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about the world around them, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores camping fundamentals to get elementary kids ready to explore the outdoors. Conversational questions like "What will we eat?" and "What if I'm afraid of the dark?" pique kids' interest and share what it's like to go camping for first timers and young adventure seekers. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics draw in casual browsers and visual learners. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes a glossary and index.

Let's go canoeing! What should I wear and where will we go? And what if we tip over? Drawing on kids' natural curiosity about the world around them, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores canoeing fundamentals to get elementary kids ready to explore the outdoors. Conversational questions like "Is canoeing hard?" and "How do I get in?" pique kids' interest and share what it's like to go canoeing for first timers and young adventure seekers. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics draw in casual browsers and visual learners. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes a glossary and index.

Swamps--wet and muddy. Developing readers learn about the plants and animals of a swamp in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. Just below the surface of the murky water swims a reptile with sharp teeth, an alligator. It hunts quietly and sun bathes to stay warm. Early readers will discover egrets, crayfish, and more while learning about this wetland biome. A search-and-find book reinforces new vocabulary to build reading success while close-up images captivate young audiences. A great early STEM book to inspire learning about biomes for kindergartners and first graders.

Prairies--long grass and wide open fields. Developing readers learn about the plants and animals of a prairie in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. The grass looks almost like waves as the wind blows through, directing the blades. It combs through the fur of a bison that remains unphased. Early readers will discover bison, wildflowers, and more while learning about this ecosystem. A search-and-find feature reinforces new vocabulary to build reading success while close-up images captivate young audiences. A great early STEM book to inspire learning about biomes for kindergartners and first graders.

Ponds--home to cute animals and cool plants. Developing readers learn about the pond ecosystem in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. Frogs on lilypads and ducks diving for fish, all of it can be found at a pond. Ponds serve as the perfect home for amphibians like frogs with its semi-aquatic ecosystem. Early readers will discover tadpoles, water lilies, and more while learning about this biome. A search-and-find feature reinforces new vocabulary to build reading success while close-up images captivate young audiences. A great early STEM book to inspire learning about biomes for kindergartners and first graders.

Oceans--the biggest bodies of water in the world. Developing readers learn about the plants and animals of an ocean in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. The salty waters of the oceans are home to countless unique creatures, with rich ecosystems that have yet to be fully explored. Early readers will discover blue whales, coral reefs, and more while learning about this biome. A search-and-find feature reinforces new vocabulary to build reading success while close-up images captivate young audiences. A great early STEM book to inspire learning about biomes for kindergartners and first graders.

Deserts--hot and dry. Developing readers learn about the weather, plants, and animals of a desert in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. Careful, this isn't the beach. There may be lots of sand, but there's a lot less water among the vast sand dunes. That's why the plants and animals store water and nutrients for a long time. Early readers will discover camels, rattlesnakes, and more that make their home in the desert ecosystem. A search-and-find feature reinforces new vocabulary like cacti and sand dunes, while close-up images captivate young audiences. A great early STEM book to inspire learning about biomes for kindergartners and first graders.

I'M NOT GETTING SHOTS! What would happen if you took it to the extreme and never got vaccines? This humorous, fact-based cautionary tale shows the effects of not getting vaccinated against infectious diseases. For kids who want to know the why of everything, author Thomas Kingsley Troupe takes readers down an imaginative, subtly instructive path of what ifs. If you never get vaccines, you're susceptible to diseases such as chicken pox, influenza, COVID-19, or worse. All this leads to the conclusion that getting your vaccines is good after all. Expressive illustrations bring these narrative nonfiction stories to life. Fun facts, tips for handling shots like a pro, a glossary, and further resources enhance learning.

I'M NOT GETTING UP! What would happen if you took it to the extreme and never got off the couch? This humorous, fact-based cautionary tale shows the effects of not exercising on your body--and your social life! For kids who want to know the why of everything, author Thomas Kingsley Troupe takes readers down an imaginative, subtly instructive path of what ifs. If you never get off the couch, isolation gives way to poor nutrition, reduced bone mass, and a shortened life span, leading to the conclusion that getting outside for some exercise is good after all. Expressive illustrations bring these narrative nonfiction stories to life. Fun facts, tips for being more active, a glossary, and further resources enhance learning.

I'M NOT TAKING A BATH! What would happen if you took it to the extreme and never washed up? This humorous, fact-based cautionary tale shows the effects of not bathing on your body--and your social life! For kids who want to know the why of everything, author Thomas Kingsley Troupe takes readers down an imaginative, subtly instructive path of what ifs. If you never take a bath, body odor gives way to itchy skin, acne, and infections, leading to the conclusion that keeping clean is good after all. Expressive illustrations bring these narrative nonfiction stories to life. Fun facts, tips for good hygiene, a glossary, and further resources enhance learning.

I'M NOT BRUSHING MY TEETH! What would happen if you took it to the extreme and never brushed? This humorous, fact-based cautionary tale shows the effects of bad dental hygiene on your mouth--and your social life! For kids who want to know the why of everything, author Thomas Kingsley Troupe takes readers down an imaginative, subtly instructive path of what ifs. If you never brush your teeth, stinky breath gives way to plaque, cavities, and gum disease, leading to the conclusion that brushing your teeth is good after all. Expressive illustrations bring these narrative nonfiction stories to life. Fun facts, tips for proper brushing, a glossary, and further resources enhance learning.

I'M NOT GOING TO BED! What would happen if you took it to the extreme and never slept? This humorous, fact-based cautionary tale shows the effects of no sleep on your body--and your social life! For kids who want to know the why of everything, author Thomas Kingsley Troupe takes readers down an imaginative, subtly instructive path of what ifs. If you never sleep, forgetfulness and confusion give way to bicycle accidents, hallucinations, and a compromised immune system, leading to the conclusion that sleep is good after all. Expressive illustrations bring these narrative nonfiction stories to life. Fun facts, tips for healthy sleep, a glossary, and further resources enhance learning.

Tree Frogs--brightly colored amphibians. Developing readers learn about frogs of the rainforest in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. Frogs hop from tree to tree, using their toe pads to stick to tree trunks and branches. Their bright colors warn predators not to mess with them. Early readers will discover key characteristics of this amphibian. A search-and-find feature reinforces new vocabulary like tadpoles and toe pads, while close-up images of tree frogs in their natural rainforest habitat captivate young audiences. A great early STEM book to inspire learning about life science for kindergartners and first graders.

Toucans--bright billed birds of the rainforest. Developing readers learn about this loud tropical bird in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. Toucans are known for their dark feathers and bright bills. They eat fruit and even though they're birds, they're not able to fly very well. Early readers will discover key characteristics of this colorful bird. A search-and-find feature reinforces new vocabulary like roosting tree and nest, while close-up images of toucans in their natural rainforest habitat captivate young audiences. A great early STEM book to inspire learning about life science for kindergartners and first graders.

Sloths--the slowest mammals in the world. Developing readers learn about these slowpokes that hang around in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. Sloths are known for being slow, but they need to be slow to save energy and survive in their rainforest habitat. Early readers will discover key characteristics of this mammal. A search-and-find feature reinforces new vocabulary like claws and green fur, while close-up images of sloths in their natural rainforest habitat captivate young audiences. A great early STEM book to inspire learning about life science for kindergartners and first graders.

Monkeys--mammals with thumbs like us and tails that help them swing. Developing readers learn about the many types of monkeys living in the rainforest in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. Swinging through the trees, and hanging from its tail, there goes a monkey. Their prehensile tails act as a third arm which allows them to better traverse the rainforest. Early readers will discover key characteristics of these mammals. A search-and-find feature reinforces new vocabulary, while close-up images of monkeys in their natural rainforest habitat captivate young audiences. A great early STEM book to inspire learning about life science for kindergartners and first graders.