New Releases by Jim Arnosky

When a baby raccoon is swept downstream in an abandoned canoe, he feels afraid. But soon he notices all kinds of things he has never seen before, and from the safety of his little boat, he begins to explore the world around him. Paralleling the exciting-and often frightening-experience of a child's first adventure away from home, Raccoon on His Own offers little ones a glimpse of being on their own for the very first time.

Come walking with Crinkleroot. You couldn't ask for a more jovial or knowledgeable guide to the outdoors. Eager to share the joys of nature, he encourages readers to listen to a stream, find a tiny forest growing in a boulder crack, and recognize the paths animals have made through the woods. Full-color illustrations.