Erica S. Perl

A heartwarming picture book with a fresh twist on a Hanukkah celebration: celebrating a ninth night with new neighbors and friends It's Hanukkah, and Max and Rachel are excited to light the menorah in their family's new apartment. But, unfortunately, their Hanukkah box is missing. So now they have no menorah, candles, dreidels, or, well, anything Luckily, their neighbors are happy to help, offering thoughtful and often humorous stand-in items each night. And then, just as Hanukkah is about to end, Max and Rachel, inspired by the shamash ("helper") candle, have a brilliant idea: they're going to celebrate the Ninth Night of Hanukkah as a way to say thanks to everyone who's helped them This book is not only a heartwarming and fun story, it's also an invitation to join in a beautiful new Hanukkah tradition

Learning to read doesn't need to be ruff with this rhyming tail about a pair of lovable pups, now with a fresh look Penny is a small, frisky puppy. Clover is a big, careful canine. While Penny has no problem jumping over a log, Clover isn't so sure she can do it. Can Clover come up with the courage to take a leap of faith and follow her friend?

Learning to read doesn't need to be ruff with this rhyming tail about a pair of lovable pups, now with a fresh look Penny and Clover are playing with a ball. They chase it as it bounces all over their backyard, bounding in every direction. But when they go to retrieve it once more, they're surprised to find a new friend at the same time

A festive pun-filled story perfect for the holidays In this follow-up to When Carrot Met Cookie, Christmas is fast approaching, and Carrot and Cookie are both worried--they can't find the right present for each other But when they hear a crash on Christmas Eve and find a sick Santa too ill to keep flying his sleigh, they know there are more important matters at hand. Can these friends conjure up enough Christmas magic to step into Santa's shoes, deliver the presents themselves, and save the day? Hilarious and heartwarming, this is the perfect gift for future foodies or anyone looking for some special holiday cheer.

French bulldog Billy the Kid is one lucky pup. He has everything he could ever want: a place in Nashville, a great band, and even a cross-country tour. It's all totally tail-riffic...but he can't help but feel that something's missing. When Billy's band is scheduled to perform at Barkafeller Centre on Christmas Day, he'll have to decide what matters most to him: fame or family? Written by Dolly Parton with Erica S. Perl and illustrated by MacKenzie Haley, this is a hilarious yet heartwarming picture book about the importance of family, friendship, and of course, paw-some music.

Whale, Quail, and Snail are back in the third Level 2 Ready-to-Read about friendship from award-winning author Erica S. Perl Whale sees a mango It's growing on the tree on Tiny Island, but it's not ready to eat. When will it be ripe? It's a mystery, and waiting is hard, but Whale, Quail, and Snail will get through it together

A laugh-out-loud retelling of The Three Little Pigs, The Three Little Guinea Pigs is perfect for fans of fairytales and guinea pigs alike. This clever story by prolific children's book author Erica S. Perl and dynamic illustrator Amy Young makes a perfect read-aloud and includes nonfiction backmatter with additional fun facts about guinea pigs. Once upon a time there were three little pigs... three little guinea pigs Their names were Rosie, Minty, and Pumpkin. They lived with their mama in a cozy little house.Then they bid her a fond farewell and set off on their own. So far, so good....But what will they do if a hungry fox comes along?Will they go wheek, wheek, wheek all the way home?Or can they find a way to save their fluffy behinds?

Young dog lovers will enjoy sniffing out the TRUTH about their favorite animals in this innovative Step 3 nonfiction reader. Dogs don't sniff each other's butts as often as we think, right? That's a LIE The TRUTH is, dogs almost always greet each this way It gives them lots of information about other dogs. Though this engaging early reader is 100% fun, 25% of it is FALSE In a unique Q&A format, proficient readers are quizzed about dogs to see if they can separate facts from "lies." The book's mascot--the Truth Sleuth--guides readers through this funny and fact-packed book, which features photos and illustrations of a wide variety of canines. Step 3 Readers feature easy-to-follow plots about popular topics, for children who are ready to read on their own.

Whale, Quail, and Snail are back in the second Level 2 Ready-to-Read about friendship from award-winning author, Erica S. Perl, as Snail teaches Whale to fly Snail likes to surf. Quail likes to explore. And Whale just wants to fly With a little help from her friends, Whale just might find a way to try.

Whale, Quail, and Snail are back in the second Level 2 Ready-to-Read about friendship from award-winning author, Erica S. Perl, as Snail teaches Whale to fly Snail likes to surf. Quail likes to explore. And Whale just wants to fly With a little help from her friends, Whale just might find a way to try.

Charming and quirky friends Whale, Quail, and Snail have a tea party in this all-new Level 2 Ready-to-Read from award-winning author Erica S. Perl Meet a whale named Whale. She spends most of her time exploring the area near Tiny Island, dreaming of a day when she'll have real friends, not just rock friends. One day, Whale decides to throw a tea party...and it changes everything, especially when Quail and Snail show up

Charming and quirky friends Whale, Quail, and Snail have a tea party in this all-new Level 2 Ready-to-Read from award-winning author Erica S. Perl Meet a whale named Whale. She spends most of her time exploring the area near Tiny Island, dreaming of a day when she'll have real friends, not just rock friends. One day, Whale decides to throw a tea party...and it changes everything, especially when Quail and Snail show up

Budding cat fanciers will love hunting down the TRUTH about their favorite animals in this innovative early reader. Cats were domesticated before dogs, right? That's a LIE The TRUTH is, dogs were living with people for 10,000 years before cats ever were Though this engaging early reader is 100% fun, 25% of it is FALSE In a unique Q&A format, proficient readers are quizzed about cats to see if they can separate facts from lies. The book's mascot--the Truth Sleuth--guides readers through this funny and fact-packed book, which features photos and illustrations of a wide variety of felines. Step 3 Readers feature easy-to-follow plots about popular topics, for children who are ready to read on their own.