Lyle the crocodile lives happily with the Primm family, until one day his world is turned upside down. His neighbor, Mr. Grumps, has Lyle committed to the zoo because Lyle frightens his cat and because, well, he’s a crocodile.When zoo life doesn’t measure up to life with the Primms, Lyle and his former stage partner make a break for it . . .Will Lyle ever see his adoptive family again?

About the Author

Bernard Waber, who has written eight delightful boo (more…)

BOOK #17: TONIGHT ON THE TITANIC: Jack and Annie are whisked away to the decks of the Titanic, where they must help two children find their way to a lifeboat – and are in danger of becoming victims of that tragic night themselves.BOOK #18: BUFFALO BEFORE BREAKFAST: Jack and Annie travel to the Old West, where they roam the Great Plains with a Lakota boy.BOOK #19: TIGERS AT TWILIGHT: While in India, Jack and Annie have adventures involving a tiger and other endangered jungle anim (more…)

Over 50 fun songs, games and everyday activities to get started in French! From taking a bath to going shopping, books in the Play and Learn Language series turn everyday routines into fun language-learning activities for parents and children. Packed with lively four-colour illustrations, each package features fun songs, games, and activities, key word illustrations, engaging comic strips, sidebars with fun cultural information and English translations for all activities. (more…)

Review

“…an engaging companion…a lively, multi-voiced dramatic reading on the CD.” — Kirkus Reviews”It’s a winsome story, with velvety pastel illustrations that are sure to make little kids smile.” — NAPRA Reviews”Leo the Lightning Bug” is #2 on the Childrens Bestsellers list. — The Los Angeles Times, September 9, 2001″The artwork is distinctive…simple yet beautiful.” — The Bloomsbury ReviewBenjamin Franklin Award Winner for Best Children’s Book & Audio Book — Publis (more…)

Junie B. Jones is back on audio with a collection of books that began the well-loved series. Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly BusRemember when it was scary to go to school? ‘Cause it was your first day and you didn’t know anything. Meet Junie B. Jones, kindergartner. She’s so scared of the school bus and the meanies on it that when it’s time to go home, she doesn’t. Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey BusinessIt’s pooey on B-A-B-I-E-S until Junie B. finds out that her new dum (more…)

Dolphins at DaybreakIt’s sink or swim for Jack and Annie when the Magic Tree House whisks them off to the middle of the ocean.Ghost Town at SundownIs this town haunted? Jack and Annie wonder when the Magic Tree House takes them to the Wild Wild West.Lions at Lunchtime“Where are the lions?” Jack wonders when the Magic Tree House whisks him and his sister to the vast plains of Africa.Polar Bears Past BedtimeIt’s icicle city . . . when the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and A (more…)

Review

“Each of the excellent semi-voiced narrations conveys just the right tone and feeling for each of the ten stories.” — Kliatt, July 1995″Short and captivating, this production is a good taste of some of America’s best authors.” — Sunday Patriot-News, April 3, 2003″The oral qualities of these ten stories go virtually unmatched in the canon of American literature.” — Cosmik Debris, March 2003″These gentlemen masterfully portray the words of their authors.” — VOYA, Februa (more…)

It has been six months since Gabriel’s showdown with Ivan Kharkov. Now, having severed his ties with the Office, Gabriel has retreated to the Cornish coast with only one thing in mind: healing his wife, Chiara, after her encounter with evil. But an unspeakable act of violence once again draws Gabriel into a world of danger when an art restorer is brutally murdered and the newly discovered Rembrandt on which he is working taken. Gabriel is persuaded to use his unique skills to tr (more…)

Roald Dahl’s hilarious and outrageous novels have made him one of the most popular children’s authors of all time. Here, the author himself brings five of his wickedly funny stories to life: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Willy Wonka’s famous chocolate factory is opening at last! James and the Giant Peach: A little magic can take you a long way. Fantastic Mr. Fox: Nobody outfoxes Fantastic Mr. Fox! The Enormous Crocodile: Watch out, kids! The Magic Finger: What h (more…)