Celebrate the timeless warmth of a mother's love with the very first ever I Can Read book!
Meet Little Bear, a friend to millions of children. And meet Mother Bear, who is there whenever Little Bear needs her. When it is cold and snowy outside, she finds just the right outfit for Little Bear to play in. When he goes to the moon, she has a hot lunch waiting for him on his return. And, of course, she never forgets his birthday.
This classic from Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak was written in 1957 and remains as beloved today as it was then.
An ALA Notable Children's Book, this Level One I Can Read is full of warm and lovingly playful stories that are perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

Henri, hiking on the mountain, finds the path hard and steep to reach the top. On the way, he meets a young girl, Thérèse,who is about to help him discover the joy of little things, the strength of prayer and, above all, the little way that leads to God.

An inspiring spiritual journey masterfully brought to life for children to easily understand the little way of love of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, better known as the "Little Flower". Her famous teachings on spiritual childhood are perfect for children to understand how much God loves them and how to grow close to Jesus.

This short classic novel set during World War II is an exciting, moving adventure story.

"Take care of the little riders," says Johanna's father to the eleven-year-old when he leaves her with his parents for an extended vacation in their Dutch village

And Johanna does. She loves the twelve metal figures on horseback who ride forth each hour from the clock on the ancient church tower. She would do anything to protect them, anything. And on night she risks her life to prove it.

Set during the Second World War when the German army occupied Holland, The Little Riders is a good fit for young independent readers as well as for reading aloud.