New Releases by Ann Jonas

When children get their hands on this book, they are sure "to really read it, to really really read it." Or so says the magnolia warbler.And the magnolia warbler is not the only one with an opinion. There are sixty-three bird species talking their way through this funny backyard story.

Splash goes the cat! Splash goes the dog! Who's jumping in the pond? Falling in and crawling out, how many animals can you count?

In this alliterative story with all words beginning with "w", William and Wilma take a walk with Wally the dog and Wanda the duck.

A child's new patchwork quilt recalls old memories and provides new adventure at bedtime.

A small African-American girl is overjoyed with the new patchwork quilt her parents have made. As she sleeps, it comes alive, turning into a fantastical dreamscape she must enter in order to find her beloved stuffed dog. An ALA Notable Children's Book. Full color.

After the flood, Noah calls out of the ark a variety of little-known animals, many of which are now endangered.

"well-produced and appealing readalong...expressive narration and appropriate music and sound effects...Sure bet for story time or home." - Booklist

A young girl follows thirteen clues to a surprise.

Reminds the child of all the things he or she could not do as a baby.

The girl in red, the girl in yellow, the girl in blue, and the boy in black and white are all set to stir up the rainbow. Watch them create a living kaleidoscope, step by step by step.

For use in schools and libraries only. The city streets become a jungle, then a desert, as a child forges her way to school, observing and avoiding all the wild animals posing as trees, chimneys, fences, and even fruit.

"In Jonas' latest tour de force of trompe l'oeil, each double-spread serves twice: as in Round Trip, the book is reversed for a return journey, in this case from forest to seaside....A rain cloud becomes a flock of ducks, a ferry upends to a restaurant....Fascinating."--Kirkus Reviews.

A child looks all over the house for her missing blanket. Uses flaps to reveal what the child finds behind closed doors. Suggested level: junior.

A little boy isn't ready to leave the house until all his toys have been packed into his bag.

A young child is afraid of holes unless they are fixed, plugged, or made smaller, but he thinks peeks are fun because he can see things through them.