For use in schools and libraries only. A boy and his father wash the family car. Dad soaps it up then the son squirts it clean with the hose. By working together, they get the job done well.

Splatter! Splosh! The twins are on their way to get lunch with their dad when they drive through a muddy puddle. It's not lunchtime anymore, it's time for a CAR WASH! Close the hatch. Submarine. Going down. Inside the foamy sea of the car wash, giant octopus arms grab the car, a sea monster sneaks up from behind, and a tidal wave almost washes them away! Snappy text and G. Brian Karas's charming illustrations make this trip to the car wash a memorable one. Illustrated by G. Brian Karas.

New York Times best seller Ever since Gabrielle Stanley Blair became a parent, she’s believed that a thoughtfully designed home is one of the greatest gifts we can give our families, and that the objects and decor we choose to surround ourselves with tell our family’s story. In this, her first book, Blair offers a room-by-room guide to keeping things sane, organized, creative, and stylish. She provides advice on getting the most out of even the smallest spaces; simple fixes that make it easy for little ones to help out around the house; ingenious storage solutions for the never-ending stream of kid stuff; rainy-day DIY projects; and much, much more.

EIFLE Award 2009, Institute for Financial Literacy Rutgers University, Project on Economics and Children - Book of the Month January 2009 The Nelly Longhair doll is on sale at Murphy's Toys for ten dollars. But Isabel has only fifty cents. Isabel decides to start a car wash business; she's sure she can make money. But at the hardware store she learns that her supplies will cost five dollars! If five of her friends will invest one dollar each, she'll have enough. Will Isabel be able to pay them back and have enough left over for the Nelly doll?

Five little monkeys wash the family car before trying to sell it, but that is only the beginning of their adventures with the old heap.

Rhythmic, rhyming text describes what happens as a car goes through a car wash.

Neon-bright illustrations from the creator of "Miss Mingo and the First Day of School" depict a delightfully single-minded little driver sure to have readers clamoring to come along for the ride.

What is hidden in the world around us? For ages 3 and up, the uniquely designed Shine-A-Light series of books uncovers the facts behind a diverse range of places and topics through hidden images that are revealed by light. First, view a full-color scene and read about what is pictured--but what else is there? Shine a flashlight behind the page, or hold it up to the light, to reveal what is hidden. Turn the page to read fun facts about the hidden image in black and white. A world of surprises awaits! What goes on inside a busy, noisy garage? Children can find out in this beautifully illustrated Shine-a-Light title, which looks at a day in a garage, where engines are fixed, wheels are pumped up, and vehicles are repainted and mended so that everyone can go on their way. For children aged 3 and up, this is a wonderful introduction to all sorts of vehicles and mechanical work.

A fun and engaging way for young children to figure out concepts and solving problems on his or her own. Rookie Readers (Ages 5-7) have provided entertaining, high-quality introductions to reading for more than a generation. Each title features full-color, often hilarious illustrations and engaging stories that always involve a young child figuring out concepts or solving problems on his or her own. A boy and his father have fun washing the car together.

A boy and his father have fun washing the car together.