Every boy has it in his soul to make the big trip. Alone, into the wild. Wilder feels the call after reading about an obsidian deposit on a forgotten bluff in the Spanish Peaks Wilderness. If he can find the glassy, black, volcanic rock, he'll be able to replace his family's most cherished heirloom. Wilder wants to prove that he can make the journey alone, but his parents make him bring his best friend Big, and a new kid called Corndog. With no adults...

If you think you're nervous about the first day of school, imagine how your backpack feels. From the moment you shove your new binders down its throat, your backpack knows it's in for a serious test. How will it find its place in this scary new environment when half the time it can't even see where it's going?

Illustrations and rhyming text portray a bear cub who understands that because Papa is a soldier, he sometimes must go, but imagines what it would be like to stay near by riding in Papa's backpack.

Wanting a break from the constant excitement of her relationship with fairy friend Sybil, an exasperated Nina finds herself in trouble once again when Sybil and Pandigole tangle with a dragon.

Aided by the fairy Sybil in turning the tables on bullies, Nina is astonished when Sybil disappears and is replaced by newcomer fairy Amanite, who transforms Nina into a mermaid and transports her into a magical underwater world.

The whole Martinez family is shopping for back-to-school supplies, and Sofia is excited by the colorful backpacks and fancy notebooks--but excitement turns to alarm when four-year-old Manuel disappears.

This guidebook in verse spans the entire year of kindergarten, showing children how to be kind by doing such things as sharing, taking turns, and inviting someone to join in a game.

Living in harmony with one another requires rules. Rules are guidelines we must follow to help us get along with others and stay safe. Teaching children about rules and safety is critical for preventing injury and helping them learn to be good citizens.

Simple, rhyming text offers sweet and simple tips on how kids can become their most confident self, from gaining the confidence to try new things to not letting nerves prevent presenting at show-and-tell.

All living things, including animals, plants, and people, need certain things in order to thrive. Eating good food, moving our bodies, and getting plenty of rest are ways we can care for ourselves and support a healthy, happy life.