New! Back to school with Henry! Learning to read can be hard...

"Nancy Carlson's encouraging story and vibrant illustrations show how rewarding and exciting reading can become."
- Viking

"Brightened with cheerful colors, Carlson's line drawings clearly express Henry's feelings as he faces and begins to conquer the challenging task of learning to read... this down-to-earth picture book reflects the frustrations of many children who find reading difficult."
- Booklist

"A shrewd tool for a parent or teacher faced with a bibliophobe."
- Kirkus Reviews

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Henry graduates to First Grade!

After the first day of first grade, Henry's not so sure how he feels about it. The teacher is not like his kindergarten teacher, the fifth graders hog the monkey bars, and there are too many new things to learn! With friendly illustrations and upbeat text, Nancy Carlson delivers a reassuring story that shows how exciting first grade can be.

"Prospective first-graders will find Carlson's story enormously buoyant, floating those first-day cares away on the backs of her sweet, lopsided characters."
- Kirkus Reviews

"Perfect for parents to share with their children, and the endearing Henry will offer reassurance to even the most hesitant kindergartners." - Booklist

LOUDMOUTH GEORGE EARNS HIS ALLOWANCE
Loudmouth George is too busy having fun to do his chores. Now the house is a mess, and his mom won't let him go to the movies. So George comes up with a brilliant plan. He promises to bring his brothers to the movies too - if they do his chores for him. Surely they'll be too tired to go after all that work, won't they?
But somehow, George's no-fail plan fails, and he winds up with an even bigger mess! Just who will have the last laugh?

"Adults will grin and kids will giggle as the tables are turned on George once again."
- Booklist