Random House New Releases - Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians

S-S-snakes! by Peter Barrett

2013-04-24T00:30:00-05:00

S-S-snakes!
Written by Lucille Recht Penner
Illustrated by Peter Barrett

eBook, 48 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians | $3.99 | 978-0-385-37451-4 (0-385-37451-8)

Illus. in full color. A scintillating survey of sensational serpents, from blood-spewing West Indian boas to "flying" golden tree snakes.

A Pet Named Sneaker by Pascal Lemaitre

2013-01-08T00:30:00-05:00

A Pet Named Sneaker
Written by Joan Heilbroner
Illustrated by Pascal Lemaitre

Hardcover, 48 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner; Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Pets | $8.99 | 978-0-307-97580-5 (0-307-97580-0)

Fifty years after the publication of Robert the Rose Horse comes Joan Heilbroner's second Beginner Book—A Pet Named Sneaker, with illustrations by Pascal Lemaitre. A madcap tale reminiscent of The Cat in the Hat, Go, Dog. Go!, and A Fish Out of Water, Sneaker is the story of a pet-store snake who longs for a real home. When he is finally adopted by Pete—a young boy charmed by Sneaker's uncanny ability to twist himself into different shapes—Sneaker not only proves himself a good pet, but proves to be a good student (sneaking into school with Pete and learning to read and write); a good citizen (saving a drowing toddler at a community pool); and a goodwill ambassador for the entire animal kingdom (inspiring the community to open the pool to all animals)! With delightfully understated, wickedly funny illustrations by Pascal Lemaitre, this is a fantastic, funny book that will sneakily get beginning readers reading on their own!

A Pet Named Sneaker by Pascal Lemaitre

2013-01-08T00:30:00-05:00

A Pet Named Sneaker
Written by Joan Heilbroner
Illustrated by Pascal Lemaitre

eBook, 48 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner; Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Pets | $8.99 | 978-0-375-98112-8 (0-375-98112-8)

A Pet Named Sneaker by Pascal Lemaitre

2013-01-08T00:30:00-05:00

A Pet Named Sneaker
Written by Joan Heilbroner
Illustrated by Pascal Lemaitre

Hardcover Library Binding, 48 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner; Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Pets | $12.99 | 978-0-375-97116-7 (0-375-97116-5)

I'd Really Like to Eat a Child by Sylviane Donnio

2012-03-27T00:30:00-05:00

I'd Really Like to Eat a Child
Written by Sylviane Donnio

Trade Paperback, 32 pages | Dragonfly Books | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Alligators & Crocodiles; Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians; Juvenile Fiction - Humorous Stories | $6.99 | 978-0-307-93008-8 (0-307-93008-4)

A scrawny little crocodile wants the opportunity to bite off more than he can chew. He's tired of bananas; today he'd like to eat a child. But he's smaller than he thinks, and the little girl he chooses for his first meal puts him in his place—she picks him up and tickles his tummy! The little crocodile is going to have to eat a lot of bananas and grow a lot bigger before he can add children to his menu! Simple yet hilarious artwork brings this droll story to life.

Mamba Point by Kurtis Scaletta

2011-09-13T00:30:00-05:00

Mamba Point
Written by Kurtis Scaletta

Trade Paperback, 288 pages | Yearling | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians; Juvenile Fiction - People & Places - Africa; Juvenile Fiction - Social Situations - New Experience | $6.99 | 978-0-375-85472-9 (0-375-85472-X)

When his dad gets a job at the U.S. embassy in Liberia, twelve-year-old Linus Tuttle knows it's his chance for a fresh start. Instead of being his typical anxious self, from now on he'll be cooler and bolder: the new Linus.

But as soon as his family gets off the plane, they see a black mamba--one of the deadliest snakes in Africa. Linus's parents insist mambas are rare, but the neighborhood is called Mamba Point, and Linus can barely go outside without tripping over one--he's sure the venomous serpents are drawn to him. Then he hears about kasengs, and the belief that some people have a deep, mysterious connection to certain animals.

Unless Linus wants to hide in his apartment forever (drawing or playing games with the strange kid downstairs while his older brother meets girls and hangs out at the pool), he has to get over his fear of his kaseng animal. Soon he's not only keeping a black mamba in his laundry hamper; he's also feeling braver than ever before. Is it his resolution to become the new Linus, or does his sudden confidence have something to do with his scaly new friend?

From Kurtis Scaletta, author of Mudville, comes a humorous and compelling story of a boy learning about himself through unexpected friends, a fascinating place, and an extraordinary animal.

From the Hardcover edition.

The Gecko and Sticky: Sinister Substitute by Stephen Gilpin

2011-09-13T00:30:00-05:00

The Gecko and Sticky: Sinister Substitute
Written by Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

Trade Paperback, 224 pages | Yearling | Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians; Juvenile Fiction - Humorous Stories | $6.99 | 978-0-440-42244-0 (0-440-42244-2)

Dave's most despised teacher, a gleeful frog dissector named Ms. Veronica Krockle, is absent. Her students are psyched! But Sticky is suspicious. Especially when the substitute teacher turns out to be strangely interested in geckos. Or rather, boys with pet geckos.

That’s no substitute! That’s Damien Black, dastardly treasure hunter and master of disguise!

If Damien Black is in school, does that mean he’s behind Ms. Krockle’s absence? Could she have been kidnapped? And does that mean Dave has to rescue her? Ay chihuahua! The capped crusader is (reluctantly) on the case.

From the Hardcover edition.

The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power by Stephen Gilpin

2011-05-10T00:30:00-05:00

The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power
Written by Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

Trade Paperback, 208 pages | Yearling | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians; Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Humorous Stories | $6.99 | 978-0-440-42243-3 (0-440-42243-4)

Could you choose between a superpower and a friend?

The evil treasure hunter Damien Black needs some quick cash—so he robs the local bank. But Damien Black didn’t figure Dave Sanchez into his plan. Dave’s been itching to try out the Invisibility Ingot in his magical wrist band, and here’s the perfect opportunity to make like a superhero! So Dave and Sticky set off after the robber, determined to retrieve the bank’s money. The Black mansion is a house of hysterical horrors, but somehow he and Sticky manage to navigate the maze and escape with the cash. Asombroso! Dave thinks he’s home free, but Damien Black isn’t one to give up easily—more than the cash, he wants Dave’s wrist band, and he’s got a dastardly devious plan that even an invisible boy won’t be able to slip out of.

From the Hardcover edition.

The Gecko and Sticky: Villain's Lair by Stephen Gilpin

2011-05-10T00:30:00-05:00

The Gecko and Sticky: Villain's Lair
Written by Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

Trade Paperback, 208 pages | Yearling | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians; Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Humorous Stories | $7.99 | 978-0-440-42242-6 (0-440-42242-6)

Dave Sanchez is an average boy with an after-school job and a pet gecko named Sticky. All very normal—until the day Sticky talks. Sticky tells Dave a wild tale of a former life of crime, searching for Aztec gold with a treasure hunter named Damien Black, and of a magical Aztec wristband with shiny gold power ingots that will give the wearer super powers. Dave doesn’t believe a word—until Sticky shows him the wristband. But while Sticky managed to escape with the wristband, Damien Black has the power ingots. So the lizard and treasure hunter each have something the other wants . . . very badly.

Filled with outrageous adventures, over-the-top characters, snappy-funny dialogue, and a tongue-planted-firmly-in-cheek narration, this new series is sure to be a hit with young superheros everywhere.

Wendelin Van Draanen spent many years as a teacher before devoting herself to writing full-time. She lives in Central California.

From the Hardcover edition.

Mamba Point by Kurtis Scaletta

2010-07-13T00:30:00-05:00

Mamba Point
Written by Kurtis Scaletta

eBook, 288 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians; Juvenile Fiction - People & Places - Africa; Juvenile Fiction - Social Situations - New Experience | $6.99 | 978-0-375-89626-2 (0-375-89626-0)

The Gecko and Sticky: Sinister Substitute by Stephen Gilpin

2010-01-12T00:30:00-05:00

The Gecko and Sticky: Sinister Substitute
Written by Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

Hardcover, 224 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians; Juvenile Fiction - Humorous Stories | $12.99 | 978-0-375-84378-5 (0-375-84378-7)

The Gecko and Sticky: Sinister Substitute by Stephen Gilpin

2010-01-12T00:30:00-05:00

The Gecko and Sticky: Sinister Substitute
Written by Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

eBook, 224 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians; Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Humorous Stories | $6.99 | 978-0-375-89492-3 (0-375-89492-6)

The Gecko and Sticky: Sinister Substitute by Stephen Gilpin

2010-01-12T00:30:00-05:00

The Gecko and Sticky: Sinister Substitute
Written by Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

Hardcover Library Binding, 224 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians; Juvenile Fiction - Humorous Stories | $15.99 | 978-0-375-94572-4 (0-375-94572-5)

The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power by Stephen Gilpin

2009-05-26T00:30:00-05:00

The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power
Written by Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

Hardcover, 208 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians; Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Humorous Stories | $12.99 | 978-0-375-84377-8 (0-375-84377-9)

The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power by Stephen Gilpin

2009-05-26T00:30:00-05:00

The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power
Written by Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

eBook, 208 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians; Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Humorous Stories | $6.99 | 978-0-375-85382-1 (0-375-85382-0)

The Gecko and Sticky: Villain's Lair by Marc Cashman

2009-02-10T00:30:00-05:00

The Gecko and Sticky: Villain's Lair
Written by Wendelin Van Draanen
Read by Marc Cashman

Unabridged Audiobook Download | Listening Library (Audio) | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians; Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Humorous Stories | $12.50 | 978-0-7393-7919-6 (0-7393-7919-4)

The Gecko and Sticky: Villain's Lair by Stephen Gilpin

2009-02-10T00:30:00-05:00

The Gecko and Sticky: Villain's Lair
Written by Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

eBook | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians; Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Humorous Stories | $7.99 | 978-0-375-85362-3 (0-375-85362-6)

I'd Really Like to Eat a Child by Dorothee De Monfreid

2007-04-24T00:30:00-05:00

I'd Really Like to Eat a Child
Written by Sylviane Donnio
Illustrated by Dorothee De Monfreid

Hardcover, 32 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Alligators & Crocodiles; Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians; Juvenile Fiction - Humorous Stories | $14.99 | 978-0-375-83761-6 (0-375-83761-2)

The Dangerous Snake and Reptile Club by Daniel San Souci

2004-09-01T00:30:00-05:00

The Dangerous Snake and Reptile Club
Written by Daniel San Souci
Illustrated by Daniel San Souci

Hardcover, 40 pages | Tricycle Press | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians | $15.95 | 978-1-58246-131-1 (1-58246-131-7)

A real-life tale from a treasured children's authorWhen Danny and his brothers Bobby (yes, that's Robert San Souci) and Mike return from summer vacation with a king snake and what must be a dinosaur bone, they can't wait to share their treasures with the rest of the neighborhood. Thus THE DANGEROUS SNAKE AND REPTILE CLUB is born. Now, if they can only keep the star attraction from slithering away!In school assemblies across the country, kids have long loved listening to the San Souci brothers' tales of their action-packed, imaginative childhood—a childhood that has provided inspiration for nearly 150 published books. Now kids everywhere can laugh along as they read about these real exploits in this first Clubhouse Book—an uproarious tale of brothers, best friends, and the adventures only they can find. Author available for bookstore and school events. SPACE STATION MARS coming Fall 2005.

A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni

2000-11-14T00:30:00-05:00

A Color of His Own
Written by Leo Lionni
Illustrated by Leo Lionni

Board, 30 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Colors; Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians | $6.99 | 978-0-375-81091-6 (0-375-81091-9)

Elephants are gray. Pigs are pink. Only the chameleon has no color of his own. He is purple like the heather, yellow like a lemon, even black and orange striped like a tiger! Then one day a chameleon has an idea to remain one color forever by staying on the greenest leaf he can find. But in the autumn, the leaf changes from green to yellow to red . . . and so does the chameleon. When another chameleon suggests they travel together, he learns that companionship is more important than having a color of his own. No matter where he goes with his new friend, they will always be alike.

Colorful illustrations and spare prose make this story of friendship perfect for a board book edition to introduce simple color concepts to toddlers.

Random House New Releases - Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians

S-S-snakes! by Peter Barrett

S-S-snakes! Written by Lucille Recht Penner Illustrated by Peter Barrett

A Pet Named Sneaker by Pascal Lemaitre

A Pet Named Sneaker Written by Joan Heilbroner Illustrated by Pascal Lemaitre

A Pet Named Sneaker by Pascal Lemaitre

A Pet Named Sneaker Written by Joan Heilbroner Illustrated by Pascal Lemaitre

A Pet Named Sneaker by Pascal Lemaitre

A Pet Named Sneaker Written by Joan Heilbroner Illustrated by Pascal Lemaitre

I'd Really Like to Eat a Child by Sylviane Donnio

I'd Really Like to Eat a Child Written by Sylviane Donnio

Mamba Point by Kurtis Scaletta

Mamba Point Written by Kurtis Scaletta

The Gecko and Sticky: Sinister Substitute by Stephen Gilpin

The Gecko and Sticky: Sinister Substitute Written by Wendelin Van Draanen Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power by Stephen Gilpin

The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power Written by Wendelin Van Draanen Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

The Gecko and Sticky: Villain's Lair by Stephen Gilpin

The Gecko and Sticky: Villain's Lair Written by Wendelin Van Draanen Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

Mamba Point by Kurtis Scaletta

Mamba Point Written by Kurtis Scaletta

The Gecko and Sticky: Sinister Substitute by Stephen Gilpin

The Gecko and Sticky: Sinister Substitute Written by Wendelin Van Draanen Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

The Gecko and Sticky: Sinister Substitute by Stephen Gilpin

The Gecko and Sticky: Sinister Substitute Written by Wendelin Van Draanen Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

The Gecko and Sticky: Sinister Substitute by Stephen Gilpin

The Gecko and Sticky: Sinister Substitute Written by Wendelin Van Draanen Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power by Stephen Gilpin

The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power Written by Wendelin Van Draanen Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power by Stephen Gilpin

The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power Written by Wendelin Van Draanen Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

The Gecko and Sticky: Villain's Lair by Marc Cashman

The Gecko and Sticky: Villain's Lair Written by Wendelin Van Draanen Read by Marc Cashman

The Gecko and Sticky: Villain's Lair by Stephen Gilpin

The Gecko and Sticky: Villain's Lair Written by Wendelin Van Draanen Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

I'd Really Like to Eat a Child by Dorothee De Monfreid

I'd Really Like to Eat a Child Written by Sylviane Donnio Illustrated by Dorothee De Monfreid

The Dangerous Snake and Reptile Club by Daniel San Souci

The Dangerous Snake and Reptile Club Written by Daniel San Souci Illustrated by Daniel San Souci

A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni

A Color of His Own Written by Leo Lionni Illustrated by Leo Lionni

S-S-snakes!
Written by Lucille Recht Penner
Illustrated by Peter Barrett

A Pet Named Sneaker
Written by Joan Heilbroner
Illustrated by Pascal Lemaitre

A Pet Named Sneaker
Written by Joan Heilbroner
Illustrated by Pascal Lemaitre

A Pet Named Sneaker
Written by Joan Heilbroner
Illustrated by Pascal Lemaitre

I'd Really Like to Eat a Child
Written by Sylviane Donnio

Mamba Point
Written by Kurtis Scaletta

The Gecko and Sticky: Sinister Substitute
Written by Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power
Written by Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

The Gecko and Sticky: Villain's Lair
Written by Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

Mamba Point
Written by Kurtis Scaletta

The Gecko and Sticky: Sinister Substitute
Written by Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

The Gecko and Sticky: Sinister Substitute
Written by Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

The Gecko and Sticky: Sinister Substitute
Written by Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power
Written by Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power
Written by Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

The Gecko and Sticky: Villain's Lair
Written by Wendelin Van Draanen
Read by Marc Cashman

The Gecko and Sticky: Villain's Lair
Written by Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin

I'd Really Like to Eat a Child
Written by Sylviane Donnio
Illustrated by Dorothee De Monfreid

The Dangerous Snake and Reptile Club
Written by Daniel San Souci
Illustrated by Daniel San Souci

A Color of His Own
Written by Leo Lionni
Illustrated by Leo Lionni