Even with a 12-0 loss to start the ’88 season, Cal Ripken, Jr. had plenty of reasons to love being a Baltimore Oriole. He was playing alongside his brother Bill, and his father, Cal Sr., was managing the team. They’d win the next one. But the Orioles didn’t win their next game, or the next, and soon what was supposed to be a dream season for Cal slid into a nightmare of losses no one saw coming.

Paper Creations introduces kids aged 7-12 to a variety of simple and fun paper crafts. Using easy-to-find materials and techniques, they'll learn to make projects that include: Hanging baskets; Lanterns and votive candles; Handmade books; Decoupaged picture frames; Kids can make the crafts for themselves, for special occasions such as birthday parties, or to give as gifts. Each of the fourteen projects uses inexpensive materials found everywhere. They'll discover interesting crafts they can do at home, whether they're decorating their own room or making presents for a party.

Virginia Vincent Folsum, better known as Ginger, is a very elegant lady. An accomplished pianist, socially active—and what style! “You are what you wear” is her motto. But Ginger’s greatest passion is her pet pig, Petunia, whom she pampers endlessly. When Ginger is called out of town for a performance, Petunia is left on her own. Donning Ginger’s stunning gowns, Petunia poses as Ginger and conducts business as usual, with no one the wiser. Hilarity ensues as Petunia becomes the toast of the town, proving Ginger’s motto that you really are what you wear.

Jimmy hasn't seen his father in nine years. But one day he comesback -- on the run from the law. Together, the two of them travelacross the country -- where Jimmy's dad will find the man who canexonerate him of the crime for which he was convicted. Along theway, Jimmy discovers a lot about his father and himself -- and thatwhile things can't always be fixed, sometimes they can beunderstood and forgiven.

Pocketdoodles for Artists inspires creativity by helpingreaders make their own comic strips, build skyscrapers, invent newmachines, design delicious new recipes, and draw their very ownmasterpieces. The sky's the limit!

Geronimo Stilton gets caught up in the World Karate Championships, thanks to the efforts of Bruce Hyena and Piccolo Tao, Bruce's super-sporty cousin. Geronimo only has a week to become real champion material! Will Geronimo manage to overcome his fears in order to win the competition?

A delicious treat about America's favorite fruit is now available in a Spanish bilingual format. Ana grows and sells apples, and she makes cider and applesauce and muffins. A glossary helps kids learn the names of Ana's delicious ingredients in both languages. With tie-ins to math and science curricula and units on autumn, this book will be especially welcomed by teachers. Truly the pick of the crop!

An affectionate， sometimes bashful pig named Wilbur befriends a spider named Charlotte， who lives in the rafters above his pen。 A prancing， playful bloke， Wilbur is devastated when he learns of the destiny that befalls all those of porcine persuasion。 Determined to save her friend， Charlotte spins a web that reads“Some Pig，” convincing the farmer and surrounding community that Wilbur is no ordinary animal and should be saved。 In this story of friendship， hardship， and the passing on into time， E.B. White reminds us to open our eyes to the wonder and miracle often found in the simplest of things。 E.B. White’s enduring classic celebrates in style with the release of the Charlotte’s Web 5oth Anniversary Retrospective Edition。 The handsome volume sports a clothbound cover framing original jacket art； inside， Rosemary Wells adds country color to Garth Williams’s original b＆w illustrations。 An afterword by Peter F. Neumeyer illuminates White’s life and work，i

We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Whata beautiful day! We're not scared. Ready for some fun? Come along!