Best Selling Books by ELLEN WEISS

Bear and his friends find the perfect present for two otters who like to do everything together. 38 stickers included. Color illustrations throughout.

Babar''s four children each want to give their mother the perfect present. But Isabelle just can''t think of a gift. It takes a consultation with her favorite advisor--her father, Babar--to lead her to the perfect present, one that comes straight from the heart. Full color.

The war was half a world away. But it nearly tore the United States apart. Over half a million U.S. soldiers were sent to fight in Vietnam. Vietnam was undergoing a long civil war. The North was fighting the South. Did Americans belong there? Lots of people had answers. But before you decide, consider what the people who were there had to say. They experienced the war up close and personal. Through their letters and memories, you will, too.

For Z, life as an ant is not all it''s cracked up to be. When an unlikely turn of events marks him as a hero, he rises to the challenge, leading the entire worker ant colony in a revolution against conformity.

Lizzy Lou and her pal Mo the Mouse play a whimsical rhyming game of dress-up that carries them from one make-believe role to the next. Watch kids'' own imaginations take off when they see how easy and fun it is to be an astronaut, a circus star, a tap dancer, and more.

"Cooped up like prisoners, Ginger and her flock dream of freedom. But escape from Tweedy''s Farm seems like nothing more that a flight of fancy until Rock the Rhode Island Red drops into their lives."--back cover.

Bathtime fun, times two! An adorable duo heads for the tub in this board book companion to Playtime for Twins. Splashy, sploshy, splish. We are little fish! A delightful set of twins show what a blast bathtime can be in this playful board book. Expect grins and giggles from little ones as these funny siblings splash, have tea, play peek-a-boo, and more, until it’s time to say “good night.” Bubbly, rhyming text from Ellen Weiss and soft, charming illustrations by Sam Williams bring this playful story to life.

This junior novelization--based on the DreamWorks movie starring Jackie Chan and Jennifer Love Hewitt--book tells the story of cabbie-turned-chauffeur Jimmy Tong who can''t resist trying on an extraordinary tuxedo that may be more black belt than black tie.

Hitty, a wooden doll, travels with ten-year-old Annie and her father from New York City to California in 1849 to search for gold and start a new life.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the African elephant, as tall as a one-story house, as heavy as five station wagons.

A charming set of twins make the most of their imaginations in this board book companion to Bathtime for Twins. Hooray! We love to play! What will we do today? The twins are ready for some fun! Laugh along as these cheerful siblings make some noise, read about rocket ships, seesaw, and more before they wave good-bye to the sun as it sets and head for home. Pitch-perfect rhyming text from author Ellen Weiss and soft, engaging images from bestselling illustrator Sam Williams showcase the twins’ appealing personalities and capture all the joy of playtime!

Pack your bag and come along with Anna on her first day of camp. From sing-a-longs to swim races, to making new friends, see how much fun camp can be. Don''t forget your bathing suit.... About The Bank Street Ready-To-Read Series More than seventy years of educational research and innovative teaching have given the Bank Street College of Education the reputation as America''s most trusted name in early childhood education. Because no two children are exactly alike in their development, we have designed the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series in three levels to accommodate the individual stages of reading readiness of children ages four through eight. - Level 1: Getting Ready To Read-- (Pre-K to Grade 1) Books are perfect for reading aloud with children who are getting ready to read or are just beginning to read words or phrases. - Level 2: Reading Together--(Grades 1 to 3) Books are written especially for children who are on their way to reading independently but who may need help. - Level 3: I Can Read It Myself--(Grades 2 to 3) Books are designed for children able to read on their own. They also can be enjoyed as read-alouds. Our three levels make it easy to select the books most appropriate for a child''s development and enable him or her to grow with the series step by step. The Bank Street Ready-to-Read books also overlap and reinforce each other, further encouraging the reading process. We feel that making reading fun and enjoyable is the single most important thing that you can do to help children become good readers. And we hope you''ll be a part of Bank Street''s long tradition of learning through sharing. --The Bank Street College of Education

In the third book of the exciting travels of Hitty the doll, Hitty''s new owner is the daughter of a suffragist in 1916. Hitty becomes an eyewitness to the movement for the women''s right to vote. Illustrations.

Best friends Eliza, Lisa, Molly and Abby are passionate for all things furry, four-legged or feathered. They are THE ANIMAL RESCUE SQUAD. Their mission? To fight for the rights of all animals great and small. . . When Lisa decides to take care of a cheeky two-year-old chimp called Gumbo, she has no idea he''ll be such a handful! He swings from the lampshades, climbs up the curtains, speaks in sign laguage. . . Yes! He really does! And it''s up to THE ANIMAL RESCUE SQUAD to find him a very special home.

Kids will enjoy placing the puzzle pieces in the colorful scenes to learn about the weather and special birthday delights.

Using simple text and illustrations, describes how a pit grows into a peach tree.

Best friends Eliza, Lisa, Molly and Abby are passionate for all things furry, four-legged or feathered. They are THE ANIMAL RESCUE SQUAD. Their mission? To fight for the rights of all animals great and small. . . It''s love at first sight when Eliza meets Sebastian - he''s SO cute! He''s a tiny black kitten, and he''s so adorable, the gang can''t imagine anyone wanting to harm him. But when Sebastian falls ill from poisoning the girls decide he''s a case for the Squad - and They''ve got a prime suspect targeted, their evil neighbour Mrs Gresham. . .

Describes the sense of smell and how the nose works.

Lola, a shrew, is famous all over West Meadow for her temper tantrums, but when her cousin Lester comes for a visit and gets special treatment just because he demands it, Lola begins to rethink her behavior.

Two child-friendly stories explore preschool issues and the "circle of life" through exciting, read-aloud adventure.

Two droid friends, Artoo and Threepio help their master and mistress foil a gang of pirates who have been attacking fuel shipments destined for the peaceful planet of Tammuz-An.

Tod Watson is transformed from an eight-year-old into a superhero. Stepping Stone.

With the help of a rat costume, Tod Watson is transformed from an ordinary eight-year-old into a superhero name Ratman.

Wealthy but lonely Boston Bean learns that true friends cannot be bought.

Wealthy but lonely Boston Bean learns that true friends cannot be bought.

Dishonest Wax Bean convinces his friends that he knows a glamorous movie star and cannot confess his lie when she comes to town to open her new movie.

Sweet Vanilla Bean stops letting people take advantage of her and learns how to say "No," realizing that bean sweet doesn''t mean bean walked on.

Dishonest Wax Bean convinces his friends that he knows a glamorous movie star and cannot confess his lie when she comes to town to open her new movie.

Superbean tries to hide his fear of the dark from his adoring fans.

Bean Spout learns to appreciate her small size when she and her bean friends become trapped in a cave while searching for buried treasure.

Big Bird, Ernie, and Bert visit the zoo, seeing many animals and exhibits they have not seen before and viewing the new panda.

Introduces a variety of the birds that are to be found in the cities, woodlands, mountains, and other parts of North America.

Aided by a talking gerbil and a talking parrot, Garth and his new friend Marcus devise a plan to expose a nasty substitute teacher.