Termite Tales
Brand New Readers
Written by Kathy Caple
Illustrated by Kathy Caple
Format: Hardcover, 48 pages
On Sale: August 11, 2009
Price: $14.99
The ever-hungry Termite and his sidekick, Ostrich, are back to make mischief in a brand-new Brand New Reader.Whether writing, measuring, tap-dancing, or canoeing, favorite character Termite finds new ways to get into trouble!
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Termite Tales
Brand New Readers
Written by Kathy Caple
Illustrated by Kathy Caple
Format: Trade Paperback, 48 pages
On Sale: August 11, 2009
Price: $5.99
The ever-hungry Termite and his sidekick, Ostrich, are back to make mischief in a brand-new Brand New Reader.Whether writing, measuring, tap-dancing, or canoeing, favorite character Termite finds new ways to get into trouble!
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The Hand of the Devil
Written by Dean Vincent Carter
Format: eBook, 288 pages
On Sale: June 3, 2009
Price: $7.95
Ashley Reeves is a young journalist at freak-of-nature magazine
Missing Link. His future's bright, even if he does spend most of his time investigating hoaxes. When he receives a letter promising him a once-in-a-lifetime story, he jumps at the opportunity. The only thing is, his life is exactly what it might...
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The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast
Written by William Plomer
Illustrated by Alan Aldridge
Format: Hardcover, 96 pages
On Sale: March 24, 2009
Price: $22.99
Renowned illustrator Alan Aldridge introduced the fantastical world of the Butterfly Ball in this breathtaking modern classic. It is now available in a lavish new edition, complete with nature notes by Richard Fitter on each creature and an introduction to the life and work of Alan Aldridge.
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Bradley McGogg, the Very Fine Frog
Written by Tim Beiser
Illustrated by Rachel Berman
Format: Hardcover, 24 pages
On Sale: March 10, 2009
Price: $17.95
“Eww! What is that? Such horrible stew!
Orange-colored roots that were sticky with goo. . . .”
Bradley McGogg makes his home in the bog where there are plenty of yummy bugs for a frog to feed on. Upon finding his pantry bare one day, Bradley decides to meet his neighbors, in the...
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Arabella Miller's Tiny Caterpillar
Written by Clare Jarrett
Illustrated by Clare Jarrett
Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
On Sale: February 26, 2008
Price: $16.99
Keeping watch over a caterpillar leads to amazing surprises in a bright, buoyant read-aloud inspired by a children’s verse.When Arabella Miller finds a tiny caterpillar, she brings him home and feeds him lots and lots of leaves. Soon the not-so-tiny caterpillar sheds his skin and disappears inside his chrysalis. Arabella misses...
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Bob and His No. 1 Van
A Mini Bugs Book
Written by Jessica Spanyol
Illustrated by Jessica Spanyol
Format: Hardcover, 24 pages
On Sale: February 12, 2008
Price: $5.99
Meet the MiniBugs — four wild, crazy drivers, each with a book of his own. Here’s Bob, who drives his van really fast downhill. Frantically paced and chock-full of action words, this infectious book will have readers clamoring to climb aboard for the ride.
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Giorgio and His Star Crane Train
A Mini Bugs Book
Written by Jessica Spanyol
Illustrated by Jessica Spanyol
Format: Hardcover, 24 pages
On Sale: February 12, 2008
Price: $5.99
Meet the MiniBugs — four wild, crazy drivers, each with a book of his own. Giorgio speeds his crane train along until the inevitable CRASH and SPLASH! Frantically paced and chock-full of action words, this infectious book will have readers clamoring to climb aboard for the ride.
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Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly
Written by Alan Madison
Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes
Format: Hardcover, 40 pages
On Sale: October 9, 2007
Price: $16.99
IT'S HARD TO BE VELMA entering first grade. That's because everyone has marvelous memories of her two older sisters, who were practically perfect first graders, and no one even notices Velma. But all that changes on a class trip to the butterfly conservatory, a place neither of her sisters has been...
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Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly
Written by Alan Madison
Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 40 pages
On Sale: October 9, 2007
Price: $19.99
IT'S HARD TO BE VELMA entering first grade. That's because everyone has marvelous memories of her two older sisters, who were practically perfect first graders, and no one even notices Velma. But all that changes on a class trip to the butterfly conservatory, a place neither of her sisters has been...
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Who Will Sing a Lullaby?
Written by Dee Lillegard
Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino
Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
On Sale: September 11, 2007
Price: $15.99
BABY IS CRYING and Crow and Goose and Owl and Swan all think they have the perfect antidote - "I'll take baby flying, that will stop the crying." And as baby floats on wings of love above fields and oceans, he is soothed. . . until each bird in turn crows...
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Who Will Sing a Lullaby?
Written by Dee Lillegard
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 32 pages
On Sale: September 11, 2007
Price: $18.99
BABY IS CRYING and Crow and Goose and Owl and Swan all think they have the perfect antidote - "I'll take baby flying, that will stop the crying." And as baby floats on wings of love above fields and oceans, he is soothed. . . until each bird in turn crows...
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Butterfly Butterfly
A Book of Colors
Written by Petr Horacek
Illustrated by Petr Horacek
Format: Hardcover, 16 pages
On Sale: March 13, 2007
Price: $13.99
Little ones will hover over this colorful look at insect critters as they peek through die-cuts and enjoy a final pop-up surprise.Lucy sees a beautiful butterfly in the garden, along with a bright green beetle, a brilliant blue dragonfly, some red ladybugs, and many more flying and crawling things. But when...
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The Mysteries of Spider Kane
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: March 14, 2006
Price: $5.99
With two books in one—
Spider Kane and the Mystery Under the May-Apple and
Spider Kane and the Mystery at Jumbo Nightcrawler’s—this is a great read-aloud for younger children as well as perfect for kids reading
Magic Tree House books or outgrowing them.
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The Bugliest Bug
Written by Carol Diggory Shields
Illustrated by Scott Nash
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: April 12, 2005
Price: $7.99
"A rollicking, tongue-in-cheek entree to the entomological world." —PUBLISHERS WEEKLYIn this rousing read-aloud from the creators of SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE DINOSAUR STOMP, all of insect land is abuzz with news of a big contest! The demure Damselfly Dilly — "neither clever nor frilly" — has no thoughts of winning, but...
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Hey, Little Ant
Written by Philip M. Hoose and Hannah Hoose
Illustrated by Debbie Tilley
Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
On Sale: March 1, 2004
Price: $15.99
What would you do if the ant you were about to step on looked up and started talking? Would you stop and listen? What if your friends saw you hesitate? That’s what happens in this funny, thought-provoking book. Originally a song by a father-daughter team, this conversation between two creatures, large...
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One Hundred Shoes
Written by Charles Ghigna
Illustrated by Bob Staake
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: November 26, 2002
Price: $3.99
Centipede has one hundred feet. One hundred feet means one hundred shoes. How in the world does Centipede choose shoes? This Math Reader clearly demonstrates the concepts of pairs and multiple sets, all in simple, rollicking, rhythmic text and with bright, graphic illustrations.
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The Cranky Day and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories
Written by Rev. W. Awdry
Format: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
On Sale: April 25, 2000
Price: $3.99
Thomas and the Really Useful Engines are set for three new adventures:
Cranky Bugs,
Put-Upon Percy, and
Lady Hatt's Birthday. Filled with wonderful photos from the critically acclaimed television series
Shining Time Station, this
Pictureback® will be a must for Thomas fans everywhere.
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