As the award-winning Arthur TV series reaches its twenty-fifth anniversary, what better way to celebrate America's favorite aardvark than with this collection of life lessons perfect for graduations and other milestones! Join Arthur and his friends as they share the funniest and most heartfelt moments from the longest running children's television show in US history and classic book series created by master storyteller Marc Brown. This treasure trove of quotes and life lessons is divided into five sections that will inspire readers of all ages to listen to their hearts, work together, have an original point of view, and most of all, to believe in themselves! Back matter includes behind the scenes information on how the books and series came to be. Featuring over 60 pieces of all-new artwork and a gifty trim size perfect for impulse buys, here is a keepsake perfect for superfans young and old-as well as the next generation being introduced to this beloved evergreen character.

From the bestselling, trusted team behind the Dino Tales: Life Guides for Families series (1.5 million copies sold life to date!) comes this introductory guide that encourages even the littlest ones to become engaged citizens of the world around them. Using a direct style and kid-friendly dinosaur art as an entry point into tough but important topics is the Dino Tales formula for success. Democracy for Dinosaurs takes key values on every parent's mind and gives them tools to show young readers how things they do every single day can be guided by principles we must share in a democratic society: freedom, fairness, the rule of law, equality, respect for free speech and respect for the truth. By modeling accessible ways to practice being a good citizen, kids will see they are part of their country and that they have an important role to play.

Everyone's favorite aardvark, Arthur, is back in this exciting reissue -- just in time for school! Arthur and his friends are getting ready for school! Get a sneak peek at every character's morning routine, from Francine preparing for recess to the Brain searching for his lost lizard. D.W. wishes she could join in the fun, but she's still too young for school. Can she find her own way to help Arthur get ready? Part of an exciting new seasonal 8x8 Arthur publishing re-release with Scholastic, sure to engage and delight a whole new generation of Arthur fans!

Democracy has never been more at the forefront of the national conversation. Using a direct style and kid-friendly dinosaur art as an entry point into tough but important topics is the Dino Tales formula for success. Democracy for Dinosaurs takes key values on every parent's mind and gives them tools to show young readers how things they do every single day can be guided by principles we must share in a democratic society: freedom, fairness, the rule of law, equality, respect for free speech, and respect for the truth. By modeling accessible ways to practice being a good citizen, kids will see they are part of their country and that they have an important role to play. Democracy has never been more at the forefront of the national conversation. Using a direct style and kid-friendly dinosaur art as an entry point into tough but important topics is the Dino Tales formula for success. Democracy for Dinosaurs takes key values on every parent's mind and gives them tools to show young readers how things they do every single day can be guided by principles we must share in a democratic society: freedom, fairness, the rule of law, equality, respect for free speech, and respect for the truth. By modeling accessible ways to practice being a good citizen, kids will see they are part of their country and that they have an important role to play. Other Dino Tales: Life Guides for Families How to Be a Friend Dinosaurs Divorce When Dinosaurs Die

Now available in a special edition with full-color stickers. In Arthur Goes to Camp, Arthur and his friends try to survive bad food, poison ivy, and spooky nighttime noises at camp. This book now includes a full page of assorted stickers, featuring Arthur and his family and friends, which Arthur fans can collect, share with friends, or use to create their own Arthur Adventures.

During a class visit to the museum, Arthur needs to make a quick visit to the boys' lavatory. But a wrong turn leads him into a diorama of life-size models of Pilgrims celebrating the first Thanksgiving . . . just as Mr. Ratburn and his class are about to study it. Will Arthur be in big trouble?

Craig's rollicking text features funny sounding words (Tippity! Creepity! Stompity! Thumpity!), dancing animals, a singsong beat, and a guessing element just easy enough for preschoolers to anticipate. Brown's artwork is bright, textured, and joyful, a collage of simple shapes for kids to find and name. Full color.

From the mind that brought us the Goosebumps series comes a picture book about a rather unconventional girl. Meet Mary McScary! She doesn't say boo. She says "BOOOOOOOOO!" Mary spends her days being scary. She scares her mum, her dad, her pets, and even a balloon! But Mary has met her match when her cousin Harry McScary comes to visit. He's not afraid of anything, until Mary finds a way to give Harry the scare of his life... A wildly funny picture book by the award-winning talents behind Goosebumps (author) and Authur (illustrator) series. Features a strong and resourceful girl character who tries to scare her equally fearless cousin, Harry, with hilarious consequences Perfect treat for Halloween and beyond

Arthur finds his role as director of the Thanksgiving play a difficult one, especially since no one will agree to play the turkey.

A lively new jacket by Marc Brown puts a fresh face on one of the first--and widely considered the best--poetry anthologies for preschoolers. "No one better recognizes the essence of the child-poetry connection than poet and anthologist Jack Prelutsky," writes Jim Trelease, author of The Read-Aloud Handbook, in his introduction to this child-friendly collection of more than 200 poems by well-known contemporary poets. Each poem in this 112 page book is "exuberantly illustrated," wrote The New York Times Book Review. With subjects ranging from waking up to going to bed and everything in between, here is "a joyous anthology that [is] bound to develop an appreciation for poetry at a very young age."--School Library Journal

Simple, straightforward, and age-appropriate answers to kids' most common questions about sex, the human body, reproduction, and development.Are boys and girls different on the inside? How do you tell girls and boys apart? Do girls and boys have the same feelings? Is sex a dirty word? Where do babies come from? What does being pregnant mean? How do you get a belly button? Tell me about when I was a baby...With characteristic sensitivity and humor, the talented team who created Dinosaurs Divorce and When Dinosaurs Die presents helpful basic information, including answers to tough questions for preschoolers, early elementary students, and their teachers and caregivers.

Text and illustrations of dinosaur characters introduce aspects of divorce such as its causes and effects, living with a single parent, spending holidays in two separate households, and adjusting to a stepparent.

"It started the summer of 2002, when the Springfield librarian, Molly McGrew, by mistake drove her bookmobile into the zoo."
In this rollicking rhymed story, Molly introduces birds and beasts to this new something called reading. She finds the perfect book for every animal--tall books for giraffes, tiny ones for crickets. "She even found waterproof books for the otter, who never went swimming without Harry Potter." In no time at all, Molly has them "forsaking their niches, their nests, and their nooks," going "wild, simply wild, about wonderful books." Judy Sierra's funny animal tale coupled with Marc Brown's lush, fanciful paintings will have the same effect on young Homo sapiens. Altogether, it's more fun than a barrel of monkeys

When a parent group bans a series of scary books from the local public library, Arthur and his friends devise a plan to get their favorite books returned.

Celebrated author/illustrator Marc Brown revisits his beloved bestselling character in the first new Arthur picture book in almost ten years
Arthur comes home from school and begins sneaking around the house, taking notes and talking about a Big Green Machine. D.W. is suspicious of her brother's weird behavior, but when Arthur shows up late for dinner with green hands, she "really" gets the creeps But it turns house Arthur is making a poster listing all the ways to save energy at home--and go green
Just in time for Earth Day, this heartwarming story will be printed on recycled paper with soy based ink.

An excellent resource for children when they try to grasp the concept of death and understand grieving, recommended for children who have faced or are facing loss, but also for any child even before an urgent need presents itself. Presented in a respectful and unthreatening manner, this book will prove immensely valuable for children and their familes.

Author Craig teams up with Arthur creator and bestselling artist Brown in a toe-tapping farmyard dance-a-thon--perfect for toddler and preschooler read-alouds. Full color.

Arthur's family is expecting a baby. Everyone is excited, but Arthur wonders, will the new baby change everything? Will he still be able to play with his friends? What if he has to change diapers? When the baby comes home, and his Mother needs some help, D.W. takes charge until the baby starts to cry. Good thing Arthur figures out what his new baby sister needs.

Their friends must decide which party to attend when Francine schedules her birthday party for the same day as Arthur's birthday party.

Now available in a special edition with full-color stickers. Take off with Arthur, D.W., Mom, Dad, and a carful of the luggage in Arthur's Family Vacation. This book now includes a full page of assorted stickers, featuring Arthur and his family and friends, which Arthur fans can collect, share with friends, or use to create their own Arthur Adventures.

Arthur puts a lot of time, effort, and thought into his special present for Santa Claus.