New Releases by Doreen Mulryan

It's bedtime, and Amy hates bedtime. She is positive that there are monsters under her bed, especially on Halloween. Where else would all of those monsters sleep? After a thorough discussion with her mum about the monster situation, Amy finally goes to her room. Does she dare check under the bed? A mix of story text and speech bubbles blend seamlessly in this humorous bedtime tale that both parents and children will relate to.

An adorable duck learns that luck is all a matter of perspective in this playful picture book. SLJ writes, ''The author's bright, cheery illustrations help to convey Ducky's upbeat disposition in spite of his many mishaps.''

Baxter's friend Lucy is missing, and so he begins "Twoofing," the dog equivalent of "Tweeting," with all of the neighborhood pups, who find clues to her whereabouts while going about their daily routines.