New Releases by Barbara deRubertis

Let’s Read Together books merge rhyme and vowel sounds in delightfully zany stories kids will want to read again and again. Each of the 15 books in this classic series by award-winning author/educator Barbara deRubertis will give your child a jumpstart on reading success. "Story lines are silly and inventive, and recall Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat for the building of rhythm and rhyming words." —School Library Journal Wally Walrus is scared of bully Squawky Hawk…until Wally wins him over in a spectacular way! (This easy-to-read story features the "ai," "au, and "aw" vowel combinations.)

Let’s Read Together books merge rhyme and vowel sounds in delightfully zany stories kids will want to read again and again. Each of the 15 books in this classic series by award-winning author/educator Barbara deRubertis will give your child a jumpstart on reading success. "Story lines are silly and inventive, and recall Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat for the building of rhythm and rhyming words." —School Library Journal Tiny Tiger takes some advice from a wise lion and learns not to be so shy. (This easy-to-read story features the long “i” vowel sound.)

Let’s Read Together books merge rhyme and vowel sounds in delightfully zany stories kids will want to read again and again. Each of the 15 books in this classic series by award-winning author/educator Barbara deRubertis will give your child a jumpstart on reading success. "Story lines are silly and inventive, and recall Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat for the building of rhythm and rhyming words." —School Library Journal Marty Aardvark sets off to sea - and finds more excitement than she expected! (This easy-to-read story features the "ar" vowel combination.)

Let’s Read Together books merge rhyme and vowel sounds in delightfully zany stories kids will want to read again and again. Each of the 15 books in this classic series by award-winning author/educator Barbara deRubertis will give your child a jumpstart on reading success. "Story lines are silly and inventive, and recall Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat for the building of rhythm and rhyming words." —School Library Journal Penny Hen is a bit upset when she learns she won''t be Jenny''s only pet! (This easy-to-read story features the short “e” vowel sound.)

Jeremy Jackrabbit is excited to enter the jump rope contest. Will he get the jitters?or will his joyful jumping win him a trip to the Jump Rope Hall of Fame?

Quentin Quokka has lots of questions! Quick questions, quiet questions—always more questions! On a string of field trips, Quentin discovers that sometimes it’s good to be quiet . . . and sometimes it’s good to ask questions!

Oliver Otter loves his little sister and brother. But the twins are always tearing or poking or losing or soaking Oliver’s homework. What will Oliver do about his double dose of trouble?

Sammy Skunk’s super sniffer can be super helpful. But when he tries to help the new cook at school, he accidentally stirs up some very soupy trouble!

ZIP! ZAP! ZOOM! Zachary is usually a zippity zooming zebra! But today he snoozes through his alarm clock and has a blitz of bad luck at school. What’s making Zachary’s zippity zooming fizzle out?

Tessa Tiger likes to play sports—but NOT when she loses. She stomps and storms until her friends don’t want to play with her anymore. Can Tessa change her attitude and make T-ball fun again—for everyone?

Discover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math. Pablo is excited about helping his grandmother sell vegetables at the farmer''s market. But no one stops to buy any. Pablo''s solution is clever—and delicious! A recipe is included in this title that''s sold over 100,000 copies in the US. With engaging stories that connect math to kids’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Counting & Skip Counting)

Discover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math. It''s Collection Week at school and Kate signs up to show a collection - which she doesn''t have! Time is running out. What can she do? With engaging stories that connect math to kids’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Addition)

Discover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math. On a hot summer''s day, three children squabble over which ingredients and what quantities should go in their extra special lemonade. With engaging stories that connect math to kids’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Liquid Measure)

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: The stories of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are told in a single book not only to celebrate the important February holiday but to compare and contrast the lives of these two towering Americans. Though they lived at different times, they shared similar problems, triumphs, and traits of leadership.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: This is the story of the famous explorer Christopher Columbus, beginning with his childhood dream of being a sailor. Depsite his incredible courage and determination, Columbus'' greed caused many problems. His voyages never brought him the riches he sought, but what he did find was more important than he ever could have imagined.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Joey Goat likes to play jokes on folks…until he learns how it feels to have a joke played on him!

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Alexander wants to have an amazing act for the talent show. He can already stand on his hands—but can his pals help make his act really fantastic?

When Hanna Hippo gets hiccups on her way to enjoy some hot huckleberry muffins after school, her friends Homer Hog and Hilda Hen try to help.

Gertie Gorilla is going to a birthday party--and she has a grand, great, glorious gift! But when the gift gets grubby in a soggy, boggy gulch, what will Gertie do?

The passing seasons are used as a vehicle to tell the parallel stories of the Wampanoag and the Pilgrims, from the European settlers'' landing in 1620 through the first Thanksgiving feast in November of 1621.

Bobby Baboon brings bananas to give to his classmates at Alpha Betty's school, and, with the help of some friends, he figures out that he can share the extras.

Teacher Alpha Betty demonstrates new ways of dancing to Dilly Dog so that Dilly can continue to dance without creating mishaps.

On a hot summer day, three children squabble over which ingredients and what quantities should go into their extra special lemonade.

On a hot summer day, three children squabble over which ingredients and what quantities should go into their extra special lemonade.

Special focus on the long vowel sound of the letter "e". Zeely Zebra is not big or strong or fast. How will she reach her dream of making the All Star Racing Team?

Joey Goat loves to play tricks on his animal friends, but finally he learns that a joke is only fun if everyone enjoys it.