New Releases by Lola M

’Twas the Night Before Christmas goes to the zoo! Inspired by true events, this picture book celebrates the magic of Christmas and the spirit of giving. It’s Christmas at the zoo, and all the animals are in for a spectacular holiday surprise! Inspired by real events (yes, some zookeepers create a holiday experience for the animals!), this spirited holiday picture book takes young readers on a magical journey behind the scenes of a zoo as Santa and his helpers prepare to surprise the elephants, tigers, hippos, and more. It’s the night before Christmas and all through the zoo, we’re working nonstop— there's so much to do! Narrated in playful rhyming text inspired by the classic ’Twas the Night Before Christmas poem, this delightful, illustrated children’s book is sure to bring holiday cheer with its open-hearted celebration of creativity, generosity, and the zoo animals we love. A CHRISTMAS STORY WITH HEART: Kids love reading Christmas books and getting excited about the season. They’ll appreciate the focus on giving that makes the animals’ holiday experience meaningful in this extra-special book—and in real zoos! FOR KIDS WHO LOVE ZOO ANIMALS: Every child has a favorite animal at the zoo. Readers will be delighted to find that this Christmas zoo book features pandas, otters, penguins, polar bears, and more! Kids will love visiting and revisiting their favorite animals in these pages as much as they love visiting and revisiting the zoo. RHYME MAKES THE READ ALOUD FUN: Whether it's the night before Christmas or any day of the holiday season, children will recognize the rhyme of the classic poem and revel in the new zoo twists—like when the parrots crack-crunch while the tortoises munch! IN THE SPIRIT OF GIVING: One of the best things about Christmas is giving gifts to people we care about, just as the zookeepers give gifts to each and every animal in the story. This sweet book makes the perfect present for anyone who loves the holiday season. Perfect for: Kids who love Christmas and animals Parents, grandparents, and caregivers seeking a heartwarming holiday book Gift-givers looking for a lovely Christmas gift Families who visit the zoo throughout the year

Some people are deaf. What does that mean? Using simple, engaging text and full-color photos, readers learn what deafness is, how it can be caused, and what daily life is like for someone who can't hear.

Some people are blind. What does that mean? Using simple, engaging text and full-color photos, readers learn what blindness is, how it can be caused, and what daily life is like for someone who can't see. This book includes a video, which launches via a 4D app.

In one lifetime, a caribou will shed 10 sets of antlers, a woodpecker will drill 30 roosting holes, a giraffe will wear 200 spots, a seahorse will birth 1,000 babies. Count each one and many more while learning about the wondrous things that can happen in just one lifetime. This extraordinary book collects animal information not available anywhere else—and shows all 30 roosting holes, all 200 spots, and, yes!, all 1,000 baby seahorses in eye-catching illustrations. A book about picturing numbers and considering the endlessly fascinating lives all around us, Lifetime is sure to delight young nature lovers.

Mittens the sweet little kitten makes trouble when Nick brings him to school for show-and-tell. Just right for little ones getting ready to go to school for the first time or for a new school year! At the math table, Mittens pushes the counting beads until they crash to the floor. On the piano, Mittens runs across the keys until the piano lid slams down. Mittens even tries to look at a book, until it falls from the bookshelf! Mittens is finally happy when he gets to meet the other students in Nick’s class. This My First I Can Read Book is perfect for shared reading with toddlers and very young children. Basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations make this book just right for the emergent reader.

Nick is getting ready for Halloween, and Mittens wants to help. But the only thing he seems to be good at is making a mess—until Mittens finds his own way to contribute to the special night's spooky good fun. The youngest of readers will delight in the appealing kitten's easy-to-read celebration of a favorite holiday!

Erosion. Wind, water, and ice can change the face of Earth. Read this book to find out how.

"Simple text and photographs present brothers and how they interact with their families"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and photographs depict cousins and what they can do with each other and their other relatives.

"Simple text and photographs present aunts and how they interact with their families"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and photographs present uncles and how they interact with their families"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and photographs present fathers and how they interact with their families"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs present grandfathers and how they interact with their families.

Simple text and photographs describe the condition of deafness and some of the everyday activities of children who are deaf.

Simple text and photographs describe kids who are deaf, the ways they communicate, and some of their everyday activities.

Simple text and photographs present kinds of insects and their general characteristics.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank N. Stein love their son very much, but despite their best efforts and his, it seems he will never look or act as scary as a Stein should.

Have you ever wondered what is in the food you eat and how it helps your body? Find out now! Learn why it is important that the snacks on your plate do more than smell and taste good. Learn how grapes become raisins and how many gallons of popcorn are eaten in the U.S. every year. This book explains the link between healthy eating and positive lifestyles. Recipes and meal planners are included for readers to try. Examples of types of meals from around the world are included.

A young child experiences a loose tooth for the first time and eagerly waits for it to come out.

A brief introduction to javelinas, including what they look like, where they live, what they eat, and something special about them.

Simple text and photographs present the life of Thomas Edison, the inventor of the phonograph, lightbulb, and movies with sound.

A brief biography of Jackie Robinson, the man who was the first African American baseball player on a major league team, as well as the first African American elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Simple text and photographs introduce the life of Mother Teresa, who founded an order of nuns called the Missionaries of Charity to take care of the poor in India.

Get the answers to these questions and more! What are bicycles? What do bicycles look like? What are bicycles made of? How did bicycles look long ago? What is a BMX bike? What is a racing bike? What is a track bike? What is a mountain bike? What are some special bikes?

A basic introduction to sea horses, discussing their physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and activities.

An introduction to counting through a description of the physical features and habitat of animals like earthworms, jellyfish, leeches, and slugs.

This book introduces the alphabet by describing such animals as earthworms, slugs, and jellyfish.

A brief biography of the Alabama black woman whose refusal to give up her seat on a bus helped establish the civil rights movement.

Provides an introduction to zebras describing their physical characteristics, habitat, young, food, predators, and relationship to people.