Best Selling Books by BRUCE DEGEN

Melia wants to be a writer just like her mother. With a few helpful suggestions and lots of encouragement, she is soon on her way. Young writers will find (the book) a source of inspiration, written at their level.--Booklist. Full color.

After trading mean jokes with her friend Red on a snowy day, Bunny''s act of compassion brings the two friends back together. From Children''s Literature review: ''''This is a delightfully illustrated book that delivers a positive message about empathy, kindness, and forgiveness.''''

Nate loves skateboarding, but Kate prefers making hats. "I hate to skate," she tells Nate. "Do you like my hat?" Unimpressed, Nate retorts "I hate that hat." Kate’s feelings are hurt—so she ignores Nate as he falls. Now that Nate is hurt and sad, too, his outlook has changed. "Wait, Kate," he says. "I was a brat." Kate waits, and admits she wasn’t nice either, and new possibilities open. Now Nate and Kate both like to skate—and wear hats! Straightforward and heartfelt, Nate and Kate’s story is the perfect reminder that we may not always share each other’s interests, but we must be respectful and open-minded all the same! An I Like to Read® book for emerging readers. Guided Reading Level D.

A special field trip on the magic school bus allows Ms. Frizzle''s class to get a first-hand look at major parts of the body and how they work.