Benbrook Public Library

Once upon a time, in pencil school, a brave little red pencil sets out to write an exciting story with nouns and adverbs and everything--but first she has to face the ravenous pencil sharpener, the Wolf 3000.

Oliver and Dad have spent a fun summer together but when it comes time for the first day of school, Dad discovers that he is not ready and does everything he can to postpone the big day.

In order to be on time for her first day of school, Little Tortoise hurries and goes as fast as she can, but despite her best efforts she is passed by all her friends along the way.

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 time for you to spread your wings and fly. The world can seem like a scary place. But you are ready. Bold illustrations and easy-to-read text encourage children who are going out into the world to spread their wings, knowing they have everything they need inside them.

"When George is invited to his first sleepover, he is ready to go! It will be a wonderful time filled with fun, games, and special food, shared with his good friends. George packs everything he needs, but what he isńt prepared for is how worried he feels. And when little monkeys get nervous, they can sometimes get into trouble... Can his friends help George overcome his unexpected bout of homesickness to save the sleepover?"--Goodreads.com.

Collects eighteen stories featuring Anna, Elsa, and the other characters from the movie "Frozen."

"Our Great Big Backyard follows Jane, whose plans of spending the summer playing video games with her friends are dashed when her parents announce that her family is going on a road trip to national parks around the country. Yet somewhere between the Everglades and Big Bend National Park, things begin to change. Jane starts paying attention to the magnificent sights and spends less time looking at her screen. The stunning views open up her imagination...

New York Times bestselling creators James and Kimberly Dean show us all the wonderful things about autumn. A great book to share with the family at Thanksgiving or anytime-complete with 12 cards, a poster, and stickers! Pete the Cat isn't sure about the changing of the seasons from summer to autumn. But when he discovers corn mazes, hay rides, and apple picking, Pete realizes there's so much to enjoy and be thankful for about autumn. Pete the Cat:...

Publisher Annotation: The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always. But what happens when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top? Is a slice of humility all the Big Cheese needs to discover that some things are better than being the best?