Marsha is a scientist who has never met a problem she couldn't solve. But when it comes to making friends to invite to her birthday party, she is stumped. Luckily, Marsha knows the solution to being stumped: the scientific method. With equal parts creativity, determination, and humor, Marsha sets out to attract as many friends as she can - what could possibly go wrong? In this hilarious celebration of friendship and ingenuity, Beth Ferry and Lorena Alvarez show readers that the best way to attract friends is to simply be yourself.

The classic English fairytale, specially rewritten for young children and brought to life with stunning illustrations. Jack and his mother are so poor that they don't have anything to eat. Their hope is fading, until Jack meets a strange little man with a handful of magic beans... What happens next changes Jack’s life forever. The simple text and vibrant illustrations will appeal to very young children at story time and to older children just beginning to read alone.

Introduce little ones to Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella and the Princess and the Pea in this gorgeous book. With simple text and beautiful illustrations by Lorena Alvarez throughout, the stories are perfect for reading aloud to young children or for older children to read by themselves.

In this enchanting and informative picture book with environmental themes, a newly planted sidewalk tree transforms the neighborhood as residents nurture it through the seasons. Vibrantly illustrated and with extensive backmatter, this is a lovely ode to how trees make cities-and communities-better. Perfect for fans of The Night Gardener and The Curious Garden. Dani lives on a city block carpeted with concrete-until a street tree moves in. The tree brings the wonders of nature to Dani's doorstep and is good company through the days and seasons. But it will need help to thrive . . . This love letter to the many gifts of trees reminds us to take care of our neighbors-even those with roots, branches, and leaves.

Have you ever heard the song of a nightingale? The Emperor hadn't - but when he did, he became so entranced he just had to try to capture it for himself. But maybe trying to own a piece of nature for yourself isn't the best idea? Readers of all ages will get lost in this heartbreaking but ultimately heartwarming story, which comes with free online audio.

A beautiful retelling of the classic fairy tale, with fabulous illustrations by Lorena Alvarez and intricate, cut-out windows to peep through. Little children will love following Belle and the birds into the Beast's house, discovering the shy Beast hiding in the garden, the harp that plays itself - and the handsome Prince in the mirror.

Every night, tiny stars appear out of the darkness in Sandy's bedroom. Sandy catches them and creates wonderful creatures to play with until she falls asleep, and in the morning brings them back to life in the whimsical drawings that cover her room. One day, a mysterious pale girl called Morfie appears at school and is fascinated by Sandy's drawings in a way that no one else has been before. But there is a price to pay for this new friendship...

The nightingale's song is beautiful. Every day, she sings for the Emperor - but she's just an ordinary brown bird. Can the Emperor have a better, prettier nightingale? Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). 500 headwords, 1,168 words

When Ben is granted three wishes, he dreams of changing his life forever. But you must always be careful what you wish for! A fantastical tale of love, magic and a sausage, specially written for children who are just learning to read, and with stunning illustrations by Lorena Alvarez throughout.

A lonely young prince wants to get married, but how can he find a real princess? This charming picture book retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale is brought to life with beautiful illustrations by Lorena Alvarez.