Granny Mutton loves to knit, and so she has made a whole box of socks for Little Lionel s friends. But Little Lionel gets all the socks muddled and has to find out which pairs belong to whom!

For the child who says, “I want to be a SCIENTIST when I grow up!� And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a scientist. This Level One Community Helper story takes readers on a research boat to the North Pole, where they learn all about the different types of scientists they can be!  When I take a trip to the North Pole with my Mom to study whales, I learn that are so many different ways to be a scientist. Did you know that there are meteorologists, zoologists, astronomers—and many more! Maybe I’ll be a scientist, too! With this story blending narrative with nonfiction, readers meet the many different kinds of scientists who do so much to support our communities. I Want to Be a Scientist is part of an I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own. For anyone looking for books about community helpers for kids, the I Can Read My Community books are a great choice. The books are bright and upbeat and feature characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Kids ages 3-6 will enjoy finding out more about the people who do so much to help all of our communities.

A sweet story about a sheep who is disappointed with his grandma’s gift, but soon discovers it is the best gift ever.

Granny Mutton gets a bit carried away when she’s knitting her grandson a scarf. Little Lionel is imagining his present is going to be a soccer ball, which he can share with all his friends, but he is disappointed when he opens it to discover a very long scarf. However, his friends show him how the scarf can be great fun, and soon everyone joins in. In the end, Little Lionel realizes that it is a fantastic gift.

For the child who says, "I want to be an engineer when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being an engineer. I never knew that there were so many different ways to be an engineer. When my big brother goes to school for engineering, I learn that there are engineers who build buildings and design big rockets. Did you know that there are other kinds of engineers too? There are environmental engineers, plumbing engineers, robotic engineers-and many more! Maybe I'll be an engineer, too? With this story blending narrative with nonfiction elements, readers meet the wide variety of engineers who do so much to support our communities. I Want to Be an Engineer is part of a I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own. For anyone looking for books about community helpers for kids, the I Can Read My Community books are a great choice. The books are bright and upbeat and feature characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Kids ages 3-6 will enjoy finding out more about the people who do so much to help all of our communities.

The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross is a beautifully crafted children’s storybook that takes young readers on a journey from the Garden of Eden to God’s perfect new creation. Written by Carl Laferton and illustrated by Catalina Echeverri, this hardcover book is part of the “Tales That Tell the Truth” series and is ideal for children aged 3-6.

The story focuses on the significance of the temple curtain, explaining how Jesus’ death and resurrection changed everything. Through engaging text and stunning illustrations, children will learn why Jesus died and rose again, and why this is the best news ever. The book emphasizes the message that, because of Jesus, we can now come into God’s presence.

Perfect for Easter, Sunday school, or bedtime reading, “The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross” is a wonderful resource for teaching children about the gospel and the overarching story of the Bible. This book not only entertains but also imparts deep theological truths in a way that is accessible and captivating for young minds.

Baby's loud. Baby's messy. Sometimes Baby really smells. Maybe Baby just doesn't know the rules? Good thing it's big brother time-he can show Baby how to be the best baby ever! Told through the eyes of a big brother, this charming hardcover picture book empowers older siblings by showing them that they have very important roles to play in introducing their family's new baby to the world. From cleaning up messes to learning to share, big brother will teach the new baby everything. After all, big brother was a baby once, too-and he was really good at it. It's Big Brother Time! shows every boy how awesome it is being a big brother. Because as we all know, being a brother RULES!

For the child who says, "I want to be a firefighter when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a firefighter. My brother and I both want to be firefighters, but we can't decide what kind to be. When firefighters from Fire District 1 visit our school for Fire Safety Day, we learn that there are firefighters who fight forest fires and work at airports to help with airplane emergencies. Did you know that there are other kinds of firefighters too? There are firefighters who figure out how a fire started and fight fires before they even happen. Maybe I'll be a firefighter, too? With this story blending narrative with nonfiction, readers meet the many different kinds of firefighters who do so much to support our communities. I Want to Be a Firefighter is part of an I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read and Guided Reading Level J is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own. For anyone looking for books about community helpers for kids, the I Can Read My Community books are a great choice. The books are bright and upbeat and feature characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Kids ages 3-6 will enjoy finding out more about the people who do so much to help all of our communities.