Gives a realistic picture of the challenges and choices that face boys today when they're talking to girls. It provides an informative guide to help boys through obstacles like shyness and awkwardness. It links their ideas about their ability to develop girls as friends and looks at what is needed to further a friendship into a relationship.

Wouldn't it be fun to have a dragon for a friend? But that's not going to happen if a child doesn't know the rules. Simon's big sister, Emma, knows them all. Simon is determined to master every last rule, because then maybe, just maybe, he'll get the chance to embark on what is sure to be the adventure of a lifetime. Illustrations.

Pinch and Dash's disagreement over the use of pepper and hot sauce in their soup ends up spoiling the meal.

In 2020, America has been changed by hurricanes, earthquakes, and revolution. The world is at war. For four 13-year-old girls, the war means being sent away for their own safety. But Louisa, Maddie, Rosie, and Evelyn are about to find out that nothing is safe--and they only have each other to rely on now.

Sophie Miller's life is boring. She's not the oldest or the youngest, the tallest or the shortest. She's not even the only Sophie in her third-grade class. Sophie knows she's special. And she's come up with the perfect name to show it: Sophie the Awesome. Original.

Youngsters can follow an eco-conscious superhero as he teaches how to recycle and reuse common household items. The five large flaps throughout show that ordinary trash is really a treasure. Full color.

Made with recycled paper, this Arctic adventure shows how global warming affects two baby polar bear cubs and their family. This title is part of the new Little Green Books line of eco-friendly books from Little Simon and includes tips for kids on what they can do to help slow down global warming. Full color.