Check Out Our Newest Releases for 2011
Available in September ….
Family Pack – by Sandra Markle, ill. by Alan Marks
Based on actual events that occurred during the reintroduction of 14 Canadian wolves to Yellowstone National Park in 1995, this story recounts the experiences of a young female wolf who struggles to survive alone in the park’s 2.2 million acre wilderness. Gradually, she learns how to hunt on her own and adapts to her new home. After a harsh winter without her pack, the story ends happily for Female Wolf 7 when she finds a mate, and they and their cubs form a new family pack. The program includes an Author’s Note with information about the Canadian wolves in Yellowstone and Gray Wolves Are Amazing with fascinating facts about wolves.
The Great Race – written and illustrated by Kevin O’Malley
Tired of listening to Lever Lapin boast about being the fastest runner in the world, Nate Tortoise mumbles that he “could probably beat” the conceited hare in a race. No sooner are the words out of Nate’s mouth, than the great hare himself accepts the challenge. On the day of the race the over-confident Lever stops to give autographs, kiss the ladies and generally show off while Nate plugs away toward the finish line. This comic tongue-in-cheek retelling of “The Tortoise and the Hare” finishes with an amusing twist on the time-honored moral: Better Nate Than Lever!”
How Did That Get In My Lunchbox? The Story of Food – by Chris Butterworth, ill. by Lucia Gaggiotti
In this light-hearted non-fiction introduction to how food is cultivated and processed, children discover how bread and cheese are made, how tomatoes and carrots are grown, how juice gets into a juice box and chocolate chips get into a cookie – and much more. Engaging illustrations show all the people involved in getting food into the lunchbox – from the tractor driver to the to the dairy farmer to the baker to the food processor and many others. The program includes a Food Facts section that explains the basic food groups and provides tips for healthful eating.
Yucky Worms – by Vivian French, ill. by Jessica Ahlberg
“Yucky!” says a young boy about the worms his grandmother digs up in her garden. But he soon changes his mind when he discovers how interesting worms really are – and how important they are in helping the soil, plants and animals in the garden. This lighthearted study is enhanced with appealing artwork and the witty comments of the many worms who live in Grandma’s garden. Extra features include, Wormy Facts and How To Be A Wormologist that provide more information about worms and garden experiments children can try on their own.
More 2011 Releases ….
Bats at the Ballgame – by Brian Liee
Brian Lies, the author and illustrator of Bats at the Beach and Bats at the Library, introduces a new bat fantasy that transforms a day at the ballpark into a topsy-turvy nocturnal adventure that includes flying vendors selling mothdogs and Cricket Jack; a stirring bat version of Take Me Out to the Ballgame and a home team winning play in the last inning. A great American pastime is celebrated from a completely different and breathtaking perspective. Delightfully narrated by the author! Includes a Conversation With the Author.
Beware of the Frog – by William Bee
In this quirky modern fairy tale, a greedy goblin, a smelly troll and a hungry ogre arrive at the cottage of a very worried looking Mrs. Collywobbles. Fortunately, the sweet old lady has a pet frog with extraordinary digestive powers, and each villain is dispatched in one gulp. When Mrs. Collywobbles must reward her special frog with a kiss, the surprise ending provides an ironic twist on the traditional frog prince fairy tale. Includes A Conversation With the Author!
When Dinosaurs Came with Everything – by Elise Broach, ill. by David Small
A day of boring errands turns into an amazing adventure when the bakery lady hands out a live triceratops instead of a cookie; the doctor’s office gives away a stegosaurus instead of a sticker, and the barber brings out a pterosaur instead of a balloon! The boy in the story is ecstatic, but his mother is horrified – until she finds a household chore for each new pet! The story ends with a big party where everyone brings a dinosaur or two for a dip in the pool. Includes conversations with the author and illustrator!
While the World Is Sleeping – by Pamela Duncan Edwards, ill. by Daniel Kirk
A magnificent snowy owl appears at a child’s bedroom window with the invitation to “climb aboard” on a soaring ride through the moonlit night. Together, the owl and child visit a family of deer, fish in a stream, a fox on the prowl, a family of rabbits, beavers in a stream, a porcupine, a mouse family, a snake, a raccoon, a rat and a bat – all busily at work while the world is sleeping. Lyrical rhymes and luminous illustrations bring the nocturnal world to life and reveal the interconnectedness of all living things. Includes conversations with author and illustrator!