New Releases by Lillian Hoban

A hilarious account of Arthur''s attempts to earn enough money to buy a T-shirt and cap, assisted by his sister Violet.

Arthur the chimp is a little worried about losing his loose tooth, until his sister and their babysitter show him the real meaning of bravery.

Silly Tilly Mole can''t remember why today is special. Is it because it''s snowing and the wind is swirling colored snowflakes all around her? Or maybe it''s the bright red something special in her mailbox that makes this a special day. Beginning Readers will enjoy discovering what Tilly forgot to rememeber in Lillian Hoban''s third charming story about this delightfully silly character.Tilly Mole knows it''s a special day, but she just can''t remember why.Is it because it''s snowing outside? Or does it have something to do with that bright red something in her mailbox? Beginning readers will enjoy discovering what Tilly forgot to remember in this delightful Level 1 I can Read Book. "Hoban''s simple text and trademark illustrations make this story a fine addition for easy-reader collections.’—School Library Journal

It''s the first day back at school for Arthur and Violet and all their friends. This year, the day is more exciting than ever, after an adventure-filled bus ride, a missing snack, and his little sister''s secret surprise! Full color.

"Mama otter fishes for supper. Baby otter plays in the water, and he wants to help Mama, too. He''s a big little otter!"--Back cover.

Jim, Paul, Danny, George, Anna Maria, and all their friends reminisce about first grade but look forward to learning new things in the second grade.

Arthur''s gone Camping. Violet''s camping out too, but her friends don''t want Arthur around. So Arthur decidesto collect slimy things he knows Violet wouldn''t like. But he doesn''t count on slippery rocks and swooping bats, or hunger pangs. Then he smells hot dogs roasting over a warm fire...

The Turtle family is puzzled by a very strange bump under the lettuce bed in their garden.

Arthur thinks his pen pal is more fun than his little sister. Little sisters don''t do things like karate and wrestling -- or do they? It takes a surprise letter to show Arthur that sometimes there''s more to sisters -- and pen pals -- than meets the eye!

Raccoon twins Arabella and Albert track down the robbers who stole Mrs. Turtle''s eggs.

Eines Tages kommt ein neuer Lehrer an die Schule. Er spricht nicht viel. Meistens nur ''Grrr'' und ''Brrr''. Ein Bilderbuchspass für Schulanfänger.

When robots from all over Zone One gather to race in the Digi-Maze, a power pack mixup almost causes disaster for Sol-1.

Sol-1 helps all his friends with their work in the process of avoiding his own.

Original publication and copyright date: 1972.

‘An hilarious account of Arthur’s attempts to earn enough money to buy a T-shirt and cap, assisted by his sister Violet. Simple business concepts are ingeniously woven into the story. This marvelous book will capture the interest of eager learners and creative teachers.’ —YC. Children''s Choices for 1982 (IRA/CBC) Children''s Books of 1981 (Library of Congress)

Arthur and his sister Violet are selling all their old toys in a Tag Sale. Even Arthur''s Honey Bear! But Arthur finds there''s more than one way to say good-bye to an old friend.

Welcome to First Grade! series.

Born in the Christmas decorations in the summer, a mouse whose generosity saves the lives of all the mice in the attic but jeopardizes his own is granted his wish to see Christmas.