Have you met Greely? He’s a monster.

And he’s got a fun Valentine’s gift for you! But first I’d like to tell you a little bit more about Greely.

Who is Greely?

Greely is a character from “The Slurp,” one of our All About Reading Level 3 stories. When we write stories for our readers, we work hard to create stories and characters that keep kids engaged while reinforcing the skills they are learning in their lessons.

What would you do if a penguin showed up at your front door?

• Call your local penguin adoption agency?
• Invite him in and ask if he likes ice cream sundaes?
• Show him the “NO VISITORS ALLOWED” sign that your friend Bear gave you? Do you know Bear? He’s not crazy about unexpected company.

Jez Alborough’s picture book, Hug, contains just three words.

But when you read them, you’ll see that Hug’s three little words convey just as much meaning as three other words we all need to hear sometimes:

I love you.

Once lazy summer day, author-illustrator James Marshall lay down in his hammock and began to draw a pair of hippos. He named them George and Martha.

Marshall’s lovable hippos have subsequently become two of the most beloved characters in children’s literature.

Maybe your children have already met them.

Or maybe they’re in for a treat.

Corduroy lives in a department store, but he really just wants to be loved by a child.

Will anyone ever want to take him home?

Meet Corduroy

One day, Lisa notices Corduroy while shopping with her mother. He’s everything she’s ever wanted in a bear.

In A Sick Day for Amos McGee, husband-and-wife writing team Philip C. and Erin E. Stead collaborate to bring you a delightful tale of loyalty and friendship.

Every morning, zookeeper Amos McGee swings his legs out of bed and exchanges his plaid pajamas and bunny slippers for a freshly pressed uniform before boarding the number five bus for the City Zoo.

If you have a young child, you’re going to love our FREE ABC Snacks series!

There’s a tasty snack for every letter of the alphabet, all demonstrated by our little helpers. With these creative recipes, you can spend quality time with your preschooler, support pre-reading skills, and enjoy an alphabet full of yummy snacks.

It’s no secret that I am a bit fanatical about review.

Whether you’re teaching reading or spelling, consistent review helps your child retain what is being taught. But review shouldn’t just be consistent—it should be fun!

That’s why I included loads of fast-paced, kid-friendly review activities in ALL of our programs.

If your little monkey is always clamoring for a snack, then our ABC Snacks series is just what the monkey ordered! This snack is guaranteed to put a smile on that hungry face.

Wherever you have monkeys you’re bound to have at least a bit of mayhem, but we promise—this snack is mostly mayhem-free!

Here’s a wholesome twist on a classic snack that will have your kids clamoring for more.

Nutty Butter Apple Nachos provides a winning combination of crisp apples, smooth nut butter, crunchy granola, and chocolate chips that will make it a major win for moms and preschoolers alike.