"Kevin is a spunky, independent cat who does not want a pat. He does not want a tickle. And he certainly does not want to cuddle. All Kevin wants is to be left ALONE. That is, until he sees Dog getting pet, tickled, and cuddled, and realizes that a little attention might not be so bad. The Cat Wants Cuddles introduces a hilarious cast of characters who kids will love immediately. Full of tongue-in-cheek humor and funny asides, this book is sure to...

Take to the trails for a celebration of nature -- and a day spent with dad. In the cool and quiet early light of morning, a father and child wake up. Today they're going on a hike. Follow the duo into the mountains as they witness the magic of the wilderness, overcome challenges, and play a small role in the survival of the forest. By the time they return home, they feel alive -- and closer than ever -- as they document their hike and take their...

"A young chart maker faces a challenge when she is given an assignment to make a chart of her own home"--

When she and her brother uncover a magic rock that will grant them one wish, Pinkalicious and Peter must think long and hard about what they want most in the whole wide world.

"A little rabbit is on the hunt for the perfect gift for his grandmother"-- Provided by publisher.

"After hearing stories from his mother about growing up in Korea, a young boy looks forward to finally going to her hometown for a visit. But what if it's not the same as it was when Mommy was little?"--

While visiting her abuelo in Cuba, a young girl helps him sell frutas, singing the name of each fruit as they walk, and after she returns to the United States, they exchange letters made of abrazos--hugs. Includes historical and cultural notes.

Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text invite the reader to a community garden where potatoes close their eyes, cabbages nod their heads, and corn covers its ears to go to sleep.

"All of Stanley's rodent friends stop by to borrow a book that Stanley selected just for them, and later at the main branch, he hosts an out-of-this-world author visit from Agatha Mouse! The day concludes with Stanley's comforting nighttime routine of supper, bed, and bath." -- Amazon.com.

Alan looks forward to the annual family reunion at the farm where Daddy grew up, but everyone is supposed to share something special and Alan worries about arriving with empty hands.