Nico was new, and nervous about going to school. Everyone knew what to do and where to go, but Nico felt a little lost. So, he did what he loved to do: Watched the insects Sat in the grass And most importantly ... befriended the birds. Before he knew it, Nico was known as Bird Boy. But Nico didn't mind. Soon, he made one friend, then two, as the other kids learned to appreciate Nico for who he was. Before long, Nico learned he could be completely,...

Dayeon wants to be a haenyeo just like Grandma. The haenyeo dive to pluck treasures from the sea. To Dayeon, the haenyeo are as strong and graceful as mermaids. Dayeon practices holding her breath while they do the dishes. And when Grandma suits up for her next dive, Dayeon grabs her suit, flippers, and goggles. Scary thoughts of the sea keep Dayeon clinging to the shore, but with Grandma's guidance, Dayeon comes to appreciate the ocean's many gifts....

Loveable puppy Bo Davis has his work cut out for him when he has to herd the farm's sheep by himself! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Good Dog chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

Rick is a rock. For as long as he can remember, he's lived on the Nature Finds shelf in Room 214 alongside an acorn, some moss, and a piece of bark. One day, the teacher shows the class what rocks do outdoors, and Rick is captivated. Now Rick's determined to get outside. But when Rick does make his way into the great outdoors, he finds it's not quite what he imagined--and that sometimes the greatest adventure of all is being a friend.

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?