Bumble and Bee love to have FUN. But their best friend Froggy just wants some peace and quiet! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humour, and full-colour artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow! Bumble and Bee love to buzz around the pond and make mischief. Their cranky best friend Froggy prefers the peace and quiet of sitting on a lily pad. They may be an unlikely trio, but no matter what these friends dream up - from picture day problem-solving to a comical cure for the hiccups - you can count on hilarious, unexpected FUN! A laugh-out-loud story with full-colour artwork and easy-to-read text throughout. Perfect for new readers!

Grab your tissues and meet Milton, a bawling bull who learns to embrace his tears--and the different emotions behind them--in this heartwarming story that will make you laugh yourself to tears. Perfect for fans of Grumpy Monkey and The Day the Crayons Quit. Milton has a wonderful life. He loves his pasture. He loves smelling the flowers and eating homemade ice cream, of which he has an endless supply. Milton should be the happiest bull in the world. But he isn't. He cries. A LOT. He cries when he feels sad, obviously. And also when he feels happy. And nervous. And frustrated and embarrassed and...well, you name it. Milton's friends are flummoxed by his tears. So he tries to toughen up and becomes Milton the bully. But that just makes him feel bad and cry harder. Until an unexpected new friend shows him it's okay to be just who he is--tears, fears, feelings, and all. In the spirit of Ferdinand, this funny and relatable read-aloud offers the comfort, amusement, and validation we all need right now.

If at first you don't succeed, fly, fly again! This comical companion to Ross Burach's The Very Impatient Caterpillar pays loving homage to every child's struggle to persist through challenges while also delivering a lighthearted lesson on butterfly migration. "Will elicit plenty of giggles." -- Kirkus Reviews"Which way to the flowers?" "That way. 200 miles." "How am I supposed to travel that far?!" "You fly." "Can I take a plane?" "No." "Then I'll never make it!" Ross Burach's encouraging story will make you laugh out loud while also providing scientific facts about butterflies.

Bumble and Bee are THANKFUL for their pal, Froggy. Froggy is thankful for a long winter's sleep. Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Autumn leaves are falling, and that means it's time for Bumble and Bee to paint pumpkins and help Froggy make a special apple pie. But when the air turns frosty, Froggy decides it's time to find a quiet place to settle in for the winter. Can Bumble and Bee and their zany antics tempt Froggy into one more cozy adventure?

Bumble and Bee love to have FUN. But their best friend Froggy just wants some peace and quiet! "Buzz-worthy." --Kirkus ReviewsPick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Bumble and Bee love to buzz around the pond and make mischief. Their cranky best friend Froggy prefers the peace and quiet of sitting on a lily pad. They may be an unlikely trio, but no matter what these friends dream up -- from picture day problem-solving to a comical cure for the hiccups -- you can count on hilarious, unexpected FUN!

"Everyone's favorite frantic insect is back . . . this time trying to sleep." -- Kirkus Reviews This laugh-out-loud companion to The Very Impatient Caterpillar and The Little Butterfly That Could is perfect for bedtime--or any time!--and will delight fans of Mo Willems' Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! "Who needs to sleep at night, anyway? There's so much I'd miss! I'll just be nocturnal too. What do you think?" "I think we need to get you back to sleep." Readers will laugh themselves silly as they learn to find their inner calm and settle for sleep--even when they wake in the night--while also discovering the difference between nocturnal and diurnal animals.

Grab the best seat in the house with this funny, touching picture book about a giraffe who keeps being mistaken for a chair! From the acclaimed author-illustrator of There's a Giraffe in My Soup, Ross Burach, comes a curious tale about finding one's courage and standing up for oneself. Full of vibrant and playful illustrations and hilariously absurd logic, kids will want to read it again and again. Could there be anything worse for Giraffe? Maybe being sat on by a skunk or smooshed by two hapless hippos, or worst of all-cornered by a hungry lion? No one seems to notice that Giraffe is not standing around just to be sat upon. Will he be able to find his voice and make his friends realize who he really is?

Bumble and Bee are ready to PLAY! Will Froggy join their fun and games? Pick a book. Grow a Reader! "This rollicking collection... will have children giggling and enjoying reading success. " -- Kirkus Review This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow! Bumble and Bee have some hysterical ideas for an adventurous day on the pond -- such as going on a search for treasure and a wacky new version of hide-and-seek. Unfortunately, their best pal Froggy wants no part. Will Bumble and Bee's contagious energy be enough to tempt Froggy into joining them for a day of fun and games?

Ross Burach expands his board book footprint and creates an upbeat new addition to the evergreen toilet training canon. Get out of diapers and into the game. This upbeat basketball-themed potty romp is a slam dunk!My whole life, I've been stuck on the bench in diapers. It's time for a change. No more diapers for me. I'm ready for the big leagues!But toilet training can be hard, and sometimes it's tough to make the shot. Fortunately, Coach and fans are there to cheer... until at last... score! Ross's energetic illustrations and clever, reassuring story will help kids gain confidence and embrace their potential to become potty all-stars!

This clever send-up of every child's biggest challenge--being patient!--is a STEM-friendly, laugh-out-loud comedy about metamorphosis. "Will delight fans of Mo Willems's "Pigeon" series... absolutely charming." -- School Library Journal * "Super-charged." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review"HEY! What are you guys doing?" "We're going to metamorphosize." "Meta-WHAT-now?" "Transform into butterflies." "Right. Right. I knew that... WAIT?! You're telling me I can become a BUTTERFLY?" "Yes." "With wings?" "Yes." "Wait for ME!!" Ross Burach's hilarious, tongue-in-cheek exploration of metamorphosis will make you flutter with glee, while also providing real facts about how caterpillars transform into butterflies.

Did you call for a truck full of ducks?

Bernie is on the road to make a duck delivery when one of his ducks EATS the directions. Oh no! How will he find his customer?

Join the flock in this wacky call-and-response ride to find out just who ordered a truck full of ducks-and why!

Ross Burach's screwball comedy is filled with surprise twists and crafty jokes that will quack you up!

Kids will love hi-fiving their favorite farm animals while also learning opposites in this silly, interactive board book. Don't miss the companion title, Hi-Five Animals! Ready, set, off we go! Let's start with a hi-five HELLO! For toddlers and preschoolers, what's the most fun way to greet anyone they meet? A handshake? Too formal. A hug? Too scary. The answer is a hi-five, of course! Even in this time of social distancing, little ones can practice hi-fiving adorable farm animals while also learning about opposites! With his flair for hilarious cartooning and charismatic characters, author-artist Ross Burach crafts another brilliant concept board book that will have little ones laughing and hi-fiving their way to developing critical social-emotional and gross motor skills.