Bøger udgivet af Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

This charming book, really two books back-to-back, shows preschoolers that mothers and fathers are equally important and equally special. Five different animal pairs demonstrate the skills that mothers possess--turn the book over and children see fathers doing the same things, in their own way. Children from any kind of family will be able to relate to the familiar domestic scenes portrayed with plenty of whimsy and warmth. Full color.

This is the story of Jack, who wants a giant pancake for breakfast. His busy mother says he must gather the ingredients that are located in several different places. Jack has to spend a lot of time gathering them. When will he ever get to eat his pancake? Full-color illustrations.

A simple introduction to the meaning of numbers and sets as a rooster, on his way to see the world, is joined by fourteen animals along the way.

In an age of such obsession with appearance, this simple tale of a big, gentle fish and the qualities that make friendship real will touch children and encourage them to look again. Yoshi's remarkable batik illustrations capture all the charm and emotion of Big Al's character, and bring this story vibrantly and colorfully to life.

Originally published as: The rooster who set out to see the world.

A testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit, family, and, above all, hope, this “vivid memoir of a woman who lost her youth and family to the Nazis” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) is a Holocaust survival story that will be remembered for generations.As long as there is life, there is hope… After Riva’s mother was taken away by the Nazis, Riva and her younger brothers were left to cling to their mother’s brave words to help them endure life in the Lodz ghetto. Then the family is rounded up, deported to Auschwitz, and separated. Now Riva is alone. At Auschwitz, and later in the work camps at Mittlesteine and Grafenort, Riva vows to live, and to hope—for Mama, for her brothers, for the millions of other victims of the nightmare of the Holocaust. And through determination and courage, and unexpected small acts of kindness, she does live. And this unforgettable memoir of love, strength, and survival is her story.

This charming picture book presents a year of holiday traditions from Tasha Tudor's own childhood and is sure to be welcomed by a new generation of readers as well as old fans. Delicate watercolor paintings, intricate border illustrations, and a loving text celebrate the turning of the seasons and the year's special days. Marker ribbon. Full color.

Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And in this seventh book of their adventures, they spend a scary--but reassuring--day at the vet.

One hot summer day, Henry, his father, and his 180-pound dog, Mudge, head for the beach. They enjoy awesome waves, hot dogs, cherry sno-cones, a rubber lobster, and side-stepping crabs. It seems their wonderful day could happily go on forever. Full color.

Henry and Mudge spend a scary night together at Grandmother's house in the country.

Henry and Mudge discover some spring surprises in this second adventure of the series. Full-color illustrations.

What if one day you decided to stop calling a word like pen "pen" and started calling it something else--like "frindle"? When Nicholas Allen does just that, and encourages all of his friends to start using the new word, his experiment turns the town upside down. An imaginative tale about creative thought and the power of words.

Feisty bike-riding Little Red Riding Hood knows not to talk to strangers. The wolf, out for some of Granny's wheat-berry muffins, is about to learn a lesson of his own--don't assume anything, even when it involves a frail (so he thinks) old woman. Deliciously tongue-in-cheek humor--and a muffin recipe--are featured in this fractured fairy tale set on the prairies of the American Midwest. Full color.

"Viorst deals humorously with a childhood truth; here it's the threat of imaginary monsters and a mother's reassurances that they don't exist. . . ".--School Library Journal, starred review.

This reissue of the classic animal story featuring friends Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger celebrates the book's 75th anniversary.

Lauren and Crystal think Scott has it all. He's the new star of Shadyside High's football team. And he's moved in right next door! Both girls will do anything. Say anything. Try anything to get the chance to go out with him. That's all either of them want. But that's all Scott's last girlfriend wanted, too--and now she's dead.

P.J. wasn't supposed to die. It was just a practical joke. The kids at Reenie's Christmas party couldn't tell the police what they'de done, so they hid the body--and then it disappeared. Now someone is killing them, one by one. Someone is taking revenge for P.J., but who? At midnight everyone will know.

Nancy Drew's special detective notebook is gone! And, boy, is she in trouble. Inside were three passes--for her, Bess, and George--to the most spectacular movie of all time, 'Star Quest 2'.Sure Nancy's friends will forgive her...maybe in a million years. Even worse, Jason Hutchings is looking for the notebook--just to prove how easy it is to be a detective. One thing's for sure: these days, it's not easy being Nancy Drew!

A taste test for a science project turns into a triple-dip mystery as Nancy tries to save the best ice cream parlor in town.