Is there a bear loose in the woods by Jigsaw Jones' town? For once, this second-grade detective and his partner Mila Yeh might be out of their depth! One way or another, these two young sleuths will get to the bottom of who, or what, is growling and snapping in those woods in The Case of the Bear Scare. James Preller's wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones books are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles...

Second-grade detectives Jigsaw, Mila, and their friends follow clues found in a Little Free Library suggesting that aliens are coming to Earth.

As the class prepares for the holidays, Jigsaw takes the case of Lucy, who has lost her father's rare coin, and the mystery means having to interview a big, tough second grader named Bigs Malone.

Third-graders Deon, Kym, Lizzy, and Connor, armed with Miss Zips' persuasive tips, set out to convince the PTA to use their cash surplus to put a "buddy bench" on the playground.

It's time for recess, and the schoolyard is teeming with young pirates ready for action.

"Ahoy, mateys! It's the first day of first grade, and it's all hands on deck for a young pirate and his crew. How much trouble can they get into? What will they do at recess? and, most important, what treasure awaits them at school?"--Cover verso.

Second-grade detectives Jigsaw, Mila, and their friends follow clues after Bigs Maloney's sneakers are stolen just before a boys versus girls football challenge.

A picture book collection of haiku poems celebrates the first day of school and all of its excitement, challenges, and anxieties, while multimedia paintings and collages by the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of The Noisy Paintbox depict diverse characters navigating relatable first day experiences.