New Releases by Geoff Waring

Diego Rivera, one of the most famous painters of the twentieth century, was once just a mischievous little boy who loved to draw. But this little boy would grow up to follow his passion and greatly influence the world of art. Award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh, drawing inspiration from Rivera to create his own original work, helps young readers to understand the importance of Diego Rivera''s artwork and to realize that they too can tell stories through art.

Home to an astonishing variety of plants and animals that have lived and evolved within its walls for millennia, the Grand Canyon is much more than just a hole in the ground. Follow a father and daughter as they make their way through the cavernous wonder, discovering life both present and past. "With vivid imagination, a crystal-clear grasp of the facts, and brilliant artwork, this illuminating look at one of the planet''s most fascinating features will entrance young readers". (Booklist, starred review)

Oscar is a curious kitten and when he goes to the pond, he is full of questions about growing things. Luckily, Frog is nearby and can help with the answers!

Oscar is a curious kitten and when he finds a nest in the garden made out of twigs and moss, he is full of questions about using things. Luckily, Snail is nearby and can help with the answers!

Oscar is a curious kitten and when he finds a ball in the grass one day, he is full of questions about moving and rolling. Luckily, Cricket is nearby and can help with the answers!

Oscar is a curious kitten and one evening, as he watches the sunset, he is full of questions about light and dark. Luckily, Moth is nearby and can help with the answers!

Oscar is a curious kitten and when he finds a tractor in a field and accidentally sets the windscreen wiper going, he is full of questions about electricity. Luckily Bird is nearby and together they discuss switches, wires, batteries, circuits, power and safety.

Oscar is a curious kitten and when he finds a nest in the garden made of twigs and moss, he is full of questions about the things that we use. Luckily, Snail is nearby and together they discuss why we choose different materials to do different jobs, where materials come from and the different properties they have.

Cricket shows Oscar the kitten how various objects need a push or a pull to move, but animals use their muscles to move around.

Bat teaches Oscar the kitten to hear and identify the sounds around him, whether they are made by animals and birds or by a passing thunderstorm.

While at the pond, Oscar the kitten meets a frog who answers all of Oscars questions about how animals are born and how they grow.

When Oscar the kitten has questions about light and dark, Moth explains about different sources of light, how shadows are made, and why it gets dark at night.

Oscar est un petit chat bien curieux. Un soir, alors qu''il regarde le Soleil se coucher et les étoiles apparaître, il se pose mille questions sur la lumière et l''obscurité. Heureusement, Papillon n''est pas loin, et l''aide à trouver les réponses.

Oscar est un adorable petit chat bien curieux. Au bord de la mare, il se pose mille questions sur la façon dont grandissent les choses. Heureusement, Grenouille n''est pas loin, et l''aide à trouver les réponses.