Erica S. Perl

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.

Can a vegetable and a dessert really be friends? Find out in this sweet story of solidarity Cookie and Carrot are a true dynamic duo. Carrot teaches Cookie how to dip (in hummus), and Cookie teaches Carrot how to dunk (in milk). But when Cookie and Carrot's other pals make fun of their friendship, the two start to wonder if different food groups can ever really be friends. Packed with plenty of puns, this satisfying tale of acceptance and forgiveness will leave kids asking for more. Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.

Budding inventors and science fair nerds will love hunting down the TRUTH about some groundbreaking inventions--past and present--and the people behind them in this innovative early reader. The computer mouse was invented by Steve Jobs, right? That's a LIE The TRUTH is, it was invented by a man you've probably never heard of named Doug Englebart Though this engaging early reader is 100% fun, 25% of it is FALSE In a unique Q&A format, proficient readers are quizzed about inventions and their inventors 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 inventions--from the printing press to velcro to a light-up soccer ball. With funny, kid-appealing art by Michael Slack. Step 3 Readers feature easy-to-follow plots about popular topics, for children who are ready to read on their own.

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

There's too much fun to be had in the snow to sleep through the winter season At least that's what Louise thinks. In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers Snow has fallen and the pond is frozen, so Arnold knows that--as a bear--it's time to hibernate But Louise insists that he'll miss all the fun winter things if he does, so she convinces him to try hibernating like a chipmunk instead. They'll sleep for a short time, wake up to go sledding or have a snowball fight, and repeat The only problem is, Arnold can't seem to keep his eyes open. What if he can't stay awake for the winter fun? Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.

Arnold wants to celebrate the start of the cozy autumn season indoors. Louise does not. How can they celebrate fell if they're not celebrating together? In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers On one brisk, chilly day, Arnold the bear is determined to stay inside and make popcorn balls. But his best friend, Louise the chipmunk, wants to be outside and make leaf piles. After all, the leaves have finally fallen to the ground, bringing the first day of what Louise calls fell, the season between fall and winter. An argument ensues, so they decide to do their preferred activities separately. But when they both realize that one thing is missing--each other--can they find a way to celebrate together? Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.

Dinosaur fanatics will love hunting down the TRUTH about their favorite prehistoric reptiles in this innovative new Science Reader series. Tyrannosaurus rex's closest living relative is the alligator, right? That's a LIE The TRUTH is, the massive carnivore was actually more closely related to chickens Though this engaging early reader is 100% fun, 25% of it is FALSE In a unique question-and-answer format, proficient readers are quizzed about dinosaurs to see if they can separate facts from "lies." The book's mascot--the Truth Sleuth--guides readers through this funny and fact-packed Step 3 Reader, which features photos and illustrations of dinosaurs and fossils, with funny, kid-appealing art by Michael Slack. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics, for children who are ready to read on their own.

Shark lovers will enjoy hunting down the TRUTH about their favorite ocean predators in this innovative new Science Reader series. Baby sharks are born toothless, just like humans, right? That's a LIE The TRUTH is, sharks are born with a mouthful of teeth to protect themselves and hunt right away. Though 100% fun, 25% of this engaging early reader is FALSE In a unique question and answer format, proficient readers are quizzed about their favorite predators, to see if they can separate facts from "lies." Our mascot--the "Truth Sleuth"--will guide readers through this funny and fact-packed Step 3, filled with photos of sharks in action, and kid-appealing art and humor. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own.

Goatilocks gobbles more than porridge in this fractured fairy tale that puts a hilarious twist on a favorite story. Once upon a time, there was a kid named Goatilocks.She lived down the road from a family of bears... Goatilocks can't resist sampling first Papa Bear's porridge, then Mama Bear's porridge, then Baby Bear's porridge--and his bowl and spoon, too. And it turns out Goatilocks has a taste for chairs and beds as well. Has Goatilocks devoured her way to disaster? What will happen when the Bear family returns home from their walk? This playful adaptation of a favorite fairy tale is full of tummy-rumbling fun.

For years, 10-year-old Zelly Fried has tried to convince her parents to let her have a dog. After all, practically everyone in Vermont owns a dog, and it sure could go a long way helping Zelly fit in since moving there from Brooklyn. But when her eccentric grandfather Ace hatches a ridiculous plan involving a "practice dog" named O.J., Zelly's not so sure how far she's willing to go to win a dog of her own. Is Ace's plan so crazy it just might work . . . or is it just plain crazy? Erica S. Perl weaves an affectionate and hilarious tale that captures the enduring bond between grandparents and grandchildren. Even when they're driving each other nuts.