A little centipede buys shoes to protect his feet but finds that they are a lot of trouble to put on and take off.

Centipede has one hundred feet. One hundred feet means one hundred shoes. How in the world does Centipede choose shoes? This Math Reader clearly demonstrates the concepts of pairs and multiple sets, all in simple, rollicking, rhythmic text and with bright, graphic illustrations.

Ben, a spectacle-wearing centipede, is thrilled to start second grade. Until a sneering grasshopper points out that he¿s the only one still wearing ¿baby shoes.¿ Fifty pairs of new shoes later, Ben realizes that tying shoes isn¿t so easy, especially with a low-vision disability that even thick glasses can't completely correct. e school's occupational therapist shows Ben some tips and tricks for shoe tying that include using special colored laces. Now Ben must decide whether using the special laces is worth it¿especially when it makes him look different and a bully is involved.

From the World's No. 1 Storyteller, James and the Giant Peach is a children's classic that has captured young reader's imaginations for generations. One of TIME MAGAZINE’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time After James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Life there is no fun, until James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree and strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. Inside, James meets a bunch of oversized friends—Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug, and more. With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling away, and the great adventure begins! Roald Dahl is the author of numerous classic children’s stories including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, and many more! “James and the Giant Peach remains a favorite among kids and parents alike nearly 60 years after it was first published, thanks to its vivid imagery, vibrant characters and forthright exploration of mature themes like death and hope.” —TIME Magazine Cover may vary.

Harry is a curious, mischievous young centipede who gets himself in all kinds of trouble when he disobeys his mother and makes the forbidden trip up into the dangerous world of "hoo-mins".

This tale of ants parading toward a picnic is “one of those rare gems capable of entertaining while it instructs” (Middlesex News). One hundred hungry ants march off single file to sample a picnic, but when the going gets too slow, they divide into two rows of fifty, then four rows of twenty-five . . . until they take so long that the picnic is gone! “The unexpected pairing of sophisticated art and light-hearted text lends this book particular distinction.” —Publishers Weekly “The illustrations . . . use a pleasing palette and energetic lines to depict ants with highly individual characters.” —Horn Book

Another side-splitting collection of poetry from beloved children's poet Kenn Nesbitt! Following up the bestselling collection, My Hippo Has the Hiccups, Kenn Nesbitt dares to go where no poet has gone before, creating a whole host of laugh-out-loud scenarios involving animals doing extreme sports. Kids love Kenn's clever word play and wonderful imagery. This collection also includes an audio CD of Kenn reading the poems in his inimitable style. And Ethan Long provides the perfect complement to Kenn's poetry with his brilliant line drawings. With poems like "My Puppy Punched Me in the Eye" and "I Bought Our Cat a Jetpack," this collection shines bright with rhymes that are full of jokes, thrills, and surprises. Animals Doing Extreme Sports will keep kids laughing—and loving poetry.