New Releases by Bruce Degen

A little mouse who habitually teases a cat must use his wits to avoid being eaten.

It's Jesse Bear's birthday -- and everyone's invited to the party! Bouncy, rhyming text and cheerful illustrations show all the child-pleasing details that surround this happy event. There are colorful decorations, lots of balloons, gaily wrapped presents, new toys to play with, exciting games, a big cake with candles to blow out, goodies to eat, and a special gift from Mama and Papa. Three cheers for Jesse Bear! Children will be thrilled to join in the fun once again with the hero of "Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear?; Better Not Get Wet, Jesse Bear; How Do You Say It Today, Jesse Bear?; " and "It's About Time, Jesse Bear."

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A little boy walking in the forest meets a big lovable bear that takes him on a delicious berry-picking adventure in the magical world of Berryland.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Adapted from episodes of the animated TV series, and based on The Magic School Bus books written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Bruce Degen.

"A funny space adventure that spoofs Star Wars while providing an easy-to-read story." —Booklist It's been a long trip, and Commander Toad and the crew of the Star Warts are bored. They've played all the games and watched all the movies and read all the books on the ship. Suddenly the alarm goes off--pirates are coming aboard, led by Commander Salamander, Scourge of the Skies and Goon of the Galaxies. Is the crew going to have to play his favorite game--Hop the Plank? Fans of DK Readers: LEGO Star Wars, Tom Angleberger's Origami Yoda, and silliness will toad-ally love Commander Toad!

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. This is a photographic nonfiction companion book to the original bestselling title, The Magic School Bus: Inside the Earth. Planet Earth will expand upon the original title with fresh, updated Common Core-aligned content about all the wonders of our planet. With vivid full-color photographs on each page and illustrations of the beloved Ms. Frizzle and her students, the Magic School Bus Presents series will enthrall a whole new generation of Magic School Bus readers.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. This is a photographic nonfiction companion book to the original bestselling title, The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor, which taught thousands of kids about tides, coral reefs, and a whole host of marine animals. Sea Creatures will expand upon the original title with fresh, updated, Common Core aligned content about all the incredible animals that live below the waves--from sharks and squid to whales, dolphins, and walruses. With vivid full-color photographs on each page as well as illustrations of the beloved Ms. Frizzle and her students, the Magic School Bus Presents series will enthrall a whole new generation of Magic School Bus readers.