Eric Carle joins the Penguin Young Readers!In this classic and heartwarming story, a very lonely firefly finally finds the friends he is seeking at the end of a tireless search for belonging. Carle's rich, collage-like art and gentle text will be comfortingly familiar to his millions of fans. An accessible Level 2 reader, The Very Lonely Firefly is one that parents and children will read over and over again.

One day, a little cricket is born and meets a big cricket who chirps his welcome. But the little cricket cannot make a sound. The cricket meets many insects, but it isn't until he meets a beautiful female cricket that he can finally chirp "hello!"Excerpt:Hello! whispered a praying mantis,scraping its huge front legs together.The little cricket wanted to answer,so he rubbed his wings together.But nothing happened. Not a so...

"From flight training, Bruce Porter's aeronautical skills as a Marine day- and night-fighter pilot defined the term fighter ace! Bruce's book reflects the keen, analytical mind of a fighter pilot's technical skills projected into combat. This book is a 'must' for anyone interested in combat aviation history." Col Jeff De Blanc, Marine Medal of Honor recipient "[In his book], Bruce relives the challenges, frustrations, and triumphs of training, on to his victories in the Corsair in the Solomo...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The beloved author of Here for It returns with a collection of “funny and compulsively readable” (Vogue), “hilarious and incisive” (Time) essays about what happens after happily ever after.“How is it possible that I liked this book even more than his last one? Phenomenal.”—Jenny Lawson, New York Times bestselling author of Broken (in the best possible way)A ...

One day, a little cricket is born and meets a big cricket who chirps his welcome. But the little cricket cannot make a sound. The cricket meets many insects, but it isn't until he meets a beautiful female cricket that he can finally chirp "hello!"Excerpt:Hello! whispered a praying mantis,scraping its huge front legs together.The little cricket wanted to answer,so he rubbed his wings together.But nothing happened. Not a so...

Celebrate love with #1 New York Times Best-Selling Title!“You are the cherry on my cake; you make the sun shine brighter; you make my heart flutter.” Featuring the Very Hungry Caterpillar, this special audiobook gives all the reasons why someone special makes the world a better and brighter place. Perfect for that someone special any day of the year!

It's December 24th, and the old farmer settles down for a winter's nap, wondering how Christmas can come when there is no snow! In his dream he imagines a snowstorm covering him and his animals—named One, Two, Three, Four and Five—in a snowy blanket. But when the farmer awakens, he finds that it has really snowed outside, and now he remembers something! Putting on his red suit, he goes outside and places gifts under the tree for his animals, bringing holiday cheer to all."Few in nu...

"You're always looking for what you can learn from everybody. I've learned something from every writer I've ever read. The strongest influences are certainly Joyce, the blind man who saw, and Ezra Pound, the crazy man who understood." - Robert Anton Wilson, Beyond Chaos and BeyondStraight Outta Dublin explores James Joyce's influence on Robert Anton Wilson, examining mosbunall of Wilson's work including his novel Masks of the ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Celebrate Dad by saying “I Love You” with help from The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this lively audiobook. The perfect listen for birthdays, new dads, Father’s Day, or any day!Dad…You are easy to talk toAnd you’re fun to play with.You can be sillyBut you’re still cool.Show Dad just how much you appreciate him with this imaginative story that honor...

Spend a day at school with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this unique audiobook—the perfect way to introduce children to a daily routine at school!Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he attends a fun-filled day at school! Follow along as he greets the teacher, plays outside, paints, reads, and so much more! Little ones will have an easy time learning all about how much fun they can have during a day at school!

On a cold night, under a pale moon, a brother and sister explore a dark, dark cave. Strange creatures skitter along the walls while bats brush past. A wild howl makes the cave feel just a teensy bit darker. But readers are in for a delightful surprise when a beam of light reveals a softer side of the cave.Told in spare rhyming text alongside stunning illustrations, A Dark, Dark Cave will ignite a young reader's imagination and inspire creative play. This just-spooky-enough...

Show your teachers how much you appreciate them with this audiobook of thanks starring The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Perfect for National Teacher’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, the end of the school year, or just because!Thank you, teacher,For helping me reach new heightsAnd for teaching me toCare about our world.Say “Thank You” to teachers everywhere with help from the world’s favorite caterpillar!...