Random House New Releases - Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Birds - Between June 19, 2012 and July 19, 2013.

Rocket's Mighty Words by Tad Hills

2013-07-09T00:30:00-05:00

Rocket's Mighty Words
Written by Tad Hills

Rocket, the beloved dog from the New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read and Rocket Writes a Story, is back in a sturdy big board book for new readers. Preschoolers watch the little yellow bird teach Rocket simple words, like n-e-s-t and m-u-d. And beginning readers will love practicing their new literacy skills alongside another brand-new reader—Rocket! The larger size of this edition makes it perfect for sharing during storytime or lap time.

Little Owl's Orange Scarf by Tatyana Feeney

2013-06-11T00:30:00-05:00

Little Owl's Orange Scarf
Written by Tatyana Feeney

Little Owl loves many things, including his tree house in City Park, riding his scooter, and eating ice cream. But he does not love the new orange scarf his mommy makes him wear. It's too long. It's too itchy. It's too. . . orange!

After several attempts to lose his orange scarf, Little Owl finally succeeds. But after a trip to the yarn store, Mommy has the perfect solution to keep Little Owl warm and happy.

Little Owl's Orange Scarf by Tatyana Feeney

2013-06-11T00:30:00-05:00

Little Owl's Orange Scarf
Written by Tatyana Feeney

Little Owl's Orange Scarf by Tatyana Feeney

2013-06-11T00:30:00-05:00

Little Owl's Orange Scarf
Written by Tatyana Feeney

Sylvie by Jennifer Sattler

2013-04-23T00:30:00-05:00

Sylvie
Written by Jennifer Sattler

Meet a flamingo of a different stripe. When all-too-curious Sylvie learns that the reason she is pink is because of her diet, she decides to do a little experimenting! At first, Sylvie likes trying out different colors and patterns, but ultimately she learns the valuable lesson that sometimes it's best to just be yourself.

Bluebird by Bob Staake

2013-04-09T00:30:00-05:00

Bluebird
Written by Bob Staake

"Like nothing you have seen before," raves Kirkus Reviews in a starred review.

In his most beautiful and moving work to date, Bob Staake explores the universal themes of loneliness, bullying, and the importance of friendship. In this emotional picture book, readers will be captivated as they follow the journey of a bluebird as he develops a friendship with a young boy and ultimately risks his life to save the boy from harm. Both simple and evocative, this timeless and profound story will resonate with readers young and old.

Bob Staake has been working on this book for 10 years, and he believes it is the story he was born to write.

Bluebird by Bob Staake

2013-04-09T00:30:00-05:00

Bluebird
Written by Bob Staake

Hardcover Library Binding, 40 pages | Schwartz & Wade | Juvenile Fiction - Social Situations - Death & Dying; Juvenile Fiction - Social Situations - Friendship; Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Birds | $20.99 | April 9, 2013 | 978-0-375-97038-2 (0-375-97038-X)

Puffin Peter by Petr Horacek

2013-03-26T00:30:00-05:00

Puffin Peter
Written by Petr Horacek
Illustrated by Petr Horacek

Kids will delight in this witty story of mistaken identity from acclaimed author-illustrator Petr Horácek.

Peter and Paul are puffins and the best of friends. But one day Peter gets lost in a terrible storm, and Paul is nowhere to be found. With the help of a big blue whale, Peter sets out, determined to find his pal. What the pair discovers is that many other birds match the description Peter gives of Paul, but none are quite like his friend. With gorgeous collage artwork and a lighthearted touch, this fun read-aloud tale will both amuse and enlighten.

The High Skies Adventures of Blue Jay the Pirate by Scott Nash

2012-09-25T00:30:00-05:00

The High Skies Adventures of Blue Jay the Pirate
Written by Scott Nash
Illustrated by Scott Nash

Hoist the Jolly Robin! Fly with a swashbuckling crew as they soar through the air — and evade danger on the ground — in search of treasure and lofty adventure.

Captain Blue Jay, notorious and feared pirate of the skies, has a fondness for collecting treasure, especially eggs. Unfortunately, sometimes his treasure hatches, and this time the hatchling is the strangest one the Grosbeak has ever seen. No sailor is certain whether the chick is a young god or just an oversized bird who needs too much food, but one thing is clear: the winds over Thrushland are shifting, and dramatic changes are in store for all. Whether outwitting a gang of thieving crows, outrunning murderous fishers and weasels, or rallying Briarloch’s beleaguered sparrows, this motley crew must do all they can to stay together and stay alive. And that’s just the tip of the bird’s feather! Offering a bounty of illustrations and a host of memorable characters — from an endearing star-nosed mole to an unlikely little warrior with a vendetta — here is a treasure for anyone who has ever wanted to take to the skies and see where fortune blows.

Neversink by Emrhys Cooper

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Neversink
Written by Barry Wolverton
Read by Emrhys Cooper

Unabridged Compact Disc | Listening Library (Audio) | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Birds; Juvenile Fiction - People & Places - Polar Regions; Juvenile Fiction - Historical - Military & Wars | $40.00 | September 11, 2012 | 978-0-449-01479-0 (0-449-01479-7)

Along the Arctic Circle lies a small island called Neversink, whose jagged cliffs and ice-gouged rocks are home to a colony of odd-looking seabirds called auks, including one Lockley J. Puffin. With their oceanfront views and plentiful supply of fish, the auks have few concerns—few, save for Lockley’s two best friends, Egbert and Ruby, a know-it-all walrus and a sharp-tongued hummingbird.

But all of this is about to change. Rozbell, the newly crowned king of the Owl Parliament, is dealing with a famine on the mainland of Tytonia—and he has long had his scheming eyes on the small colony to the north. Now Neversink’s independence hangs in the balance. An insurgence of owls will inevitably destroy life as the auks know it—unless Lockley can do something about it.

Neversink by Emrhys Cooper

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Neversink
Written by Barry Wolverton
Read by Emrhys Cooper

Unabridged Audiobook Download | Listening Library (Audio) | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Birds; Juvenile Fiction - People & Places - Polar Regions; Juvenile Fiction - Historical - Military & Wars | $20.00 | September 11, 2012 | 978-0-449-01480-6 (0-449-01480-0)

Turtle's Penguin Day by Valeri Gorbachev

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Turtle's Penguin Day
Written by Valeri Gorbachev

Turtle is so excited by the book about penguins that his dad reads him at bedtime that he decides he wants to be a penguin. So the next morning, he creates a penguin costume, grabs his book, and heads for the schoolbus. His kindergarten classmates are thrilled. They all want to be penguins too! Turtle shows his book to his teacher, and all day long he and his classmates do as the penguins do—they slide down the slide on their bellies during recess, form a waddling conga line at music time, and snack on goldfish crackers. It's a super-cool penguin day! This delightful picture book from Valeri Gorbachev is a perfect blueprint for teachers (and kids) to plan penguin days of their own.

Turtle's Penguin Day by Valeri Gorbachev

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Turtle's Penguin Day
Written by Valeri Gorbachev

Capital Mysteries #14: Turkey Trouble on the National Mall by Timothy Bush

2012-08-28T00:30:00-05:00

Capital Mysteries #14: Turkey Trouble on the National Mall
Written by Ronald Roy
Illustrated by Timothy Bush

Trade Paperback, 96 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Mysteries & Detective Stories; Juvenile Fiction - Holidays & Festivals - Thanksgiving; Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Birds | $4.99 | August 28, 2012 | 978-0-307-93220-4 (0-307-93220-6)

Every year, the president pardons one turkey for Thanksgiving. One. But KC and her best friend, Marshall, think one isn't enough! This year, they want to gather lots of turkeys to be spared. The night before the holiday, the turkeys are in a big flock on the National Mall waiting to be set free. The next morning, they're gone! Who would steal 117 Thanksgiving turkeys? KC and Marshall have to ruffle some feathers to find out!

Capital Mysteries #14: Turkey Trouble on the National Mall by Timothy Bush

2012-08-28T00:30:00-05:00

Capital Mysteries #14: Turkey Trouble on the National Mall
Written by Ronald Roy
Illustrated by Timothy Bush

eBook, 96 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Mysteries & Detective Stories; Juvenile Fiction - Holidays & Festivals - Thanksgiving; Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Birds | $4.99 | August 28, 2012 | 978-0-307-97575-1 (0-307-97575-4)

Egg Drop by Mini Grey

2012-06-27T00:30:00-05:00

Egg Drop
Written by Mini Grey

Now for something completely different from Mini Grey!

A mother hen tells her chicks about the egg that wanted to fly. “The egg was young. It didn’t know much. We tried to tell it, but of course it didn’t listen.” The egg loves looking up at the birds (yes, it has eyes). It climbs 303 steps (yes, it has legs) to the top of a very tall tower—and jumps. It feels an enormous egg rush. “Whee!” it cries. “I am flying!” But it is not flying, it is falling. Hold your tears, dear reader—there is a sunny ending for this modern-day Humpty Dumpty. Impossible to categorize, Egg Drop is Mini Grey at her zaniest.

Random House New Releases - Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Birds - Between June 19, 2012 and July 19, 2013.

Rocket's Mighty Words by Tad Hills

Rocket's Mighty Words Written by Tad Hills

Little Owl's Orange Scarf by Tatyana Feeney

Little Owl's Orange Scarf Written by Tatyana Feeney

Little Owl's Orange Scarf by Tatyana Feeney

Little Owl's Orange Scarf Written by Tatyana Feeney

Little Owl's Orange Scarf by Tatyana Feeney

Little Owl's Orange Scarf Written by Tatyana Feeney

Sylvie by Jennifer Sattler

Sylvie Written by Jennifer Sattler

Bluebird by Bob Staake

Bluebird Written by Bob Staake

Bluebird by Bob Staake

Bluebird Written by Bob Staake

Puffin Peter by Petr Horacek

Puffin Peter Written by Petr Horacek Illustrated by Petr Horacek

The High Skies Adventures of Blue Jay the Pirate by Scott Nash

The High Skies Adventures of Blue Jay the Pirate Written by Scott Nash Illustrated by Scott Nash

Neversink by Emrhys Cooper

Neversink Written by Barry Wolverton Read by Emrhys Cooper

Neversink by Emrhys Cooper

Neversink Written by Barry Wolverton Read by Emrhys Cooper

Turtle's Penguin Day by Valeri Gorbachev

Turtle's Penguin Day Written by Valeri Gorbachev

Turtle's Penguin Day by Valeri Gorbachev

Turtle's Penguin Day Written by Valeri Gorbachev

Capital Mysteries #14: Turkey Trouble on the National Mall by Timothy Bush

Capital Mysteries #14: Turkey Trouble on the National Mall Written by Ronald Roy Illustrated by Timothy Bush

Capital Mysteries #14: Turkey Trouble on the National Mall by Timothy Bush

Capital Mysteries #14: Turkey Trouble on the National Mall Written by Ronald Roy Illustrated by Timothy Bush

Egg Drop by Mini Grey

Egg Drop Written by Mini Grey

Rocket's Mighty Words
Written by Tad Hills

Little Owl's Orange Scarf
Written by Tatyana Feeney

Little Owl's Orange Scarf
Written by Tatyana Feeney

Little Owl's Orange Scarf
Written by Tatyana Feeney

Sylvie
Written by Jennifer Sattler

Bluebird
Written by Bob Staake

Bluebird
Written by Bob Staake

Puffin Peter
Written by Petr Horacek
Illustrated by Petr Horacek

The High Skies Adventures of Blue Jay the Pirate
Written by Scott Nash
Illustrated by Scott Nash

Neversink
Written by Barry Wolverton
Read by Emrhys Cooper

Neversink
Written by Barry Wolverton
Read by Emrhys Cooper

Turtle's Penguin Day
Written by Valeri Gorbachev

Turtle's Penguin Day
Written by Valeri Gorbachev

Capital Mysteries #14: Turkey Trouble on the National Mall
Written by Ronald Roy
Illustrated by Timothy Bush

Capital Mysteries #14: Turkey Trouble on the National Mall
Written by Ronald Roy
Illustrated by Timothy Bush

Egg Drop
Written by Mini Grey