New Releases by Sheila Sweeny Higginson

What does it mean to love someone so much? Is it “3 Hulk hugs” or “10 toe tickles”? The whole Marvel Universe is here to celebrate what love means to them with pages full of warm fuzzies for you and your little one. This board book is small enough and sturdy enough to be taken on-the-go to bring a soothing feeling of home wherever you are. With adorable illustrations and simple text, this board book is sure to be a read-aloud favorite for bedtime, travel-time, and every cuddle-time in between! Complete your budding Super Hero’s collection with these titles from Marvel Beginnings: Marvel Beginnings: Spider-Man''s Spooky Halloween Marvel Beginnings: First 100 Words Marvel Beginnings: My First Bedtime Storybook Marvel Beginnings: Spider-Man Goes to the Farm Marvel Beginnings: Mirror Hulk Marvel Beginnings: First Colors, Shapes, Numbers

The whole Marvel Universe is teaming up to help your little one with early learning concepts! Everyone’s favorite Marvel characters are back in a new kid-friendly art style that’s sure to delight your budding Super Hero! This padded board book will help your little one explore colors, shapes, and numbers with guidance from Spider-Man, Hulk, Thor, and more. With a compact size, soft edges, colorful illustrations, and familiar faces—First Colors, Shapes, Numbers is perfect for tiny hands and growing minds. Complete your young Super Hero’s collection with these titles from Marvel Beginnings: Marvel Beginnings: Spider-Man''s Spooky Halloween Marvel Beginnings: First 100 Words Marvel Beginnings: My First Bedtime Storybook Marvel Beginnings: Spider-Man Goes to the Farm Marvel Beginnings: Mirror Hulk! Marvel Beginnings: I Love You 3000

When Donny feeds his stuffed dinosaur Bronty a salami sandwich, Bronty comes down with a case of bad breath, and Doc McStuffins must teach Bronty the proper way to take care of his teeth.

Ash and friends discover new Pokémon on the weird Orange Islands. Onix is made of crystal, Rhyhorn has turned pink, Venonat has super sonar, and Snorlax is on a feeding frenzy! But Ash can still count on Team Rocket setting their usual traps to swipe rare Pokémon-and Pikachu of course.

Learn the science behind amazing magic tricks in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff! Did you know that every time a magician uses sleight of hand, he is secretly tracking your eye movements at the same time? How does a magician make a dove appear out of thin air? Amaze your friends with the secrets you learn in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core–vetted extras on subjects like geography and history, and there’s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned!

Roarrrr! Welcome to the world of Henry Hugglemonster! Henry is a friendly monster who lives with his loving family in Roarsville. Play Huggleball on the field, hike to the top of Mt. Roarsmore, and meet all of Henry''s enormous, glowing, spiky, and furry monster friends in this exciting, adventure-filled storybook with stickers!

Business is booming at Minnie''s Bow-tique, and Minnie finds herself struggling to keep up! After the arrival of a package with a genie in a lamp who will grant three wishes, Minnie and Daisy think their problems are solved. But they soon learn it''s better to give than to receive! Full color.

Cubby and his mateys are on a hunt for the Golden Dinghy, but Captain Hook steals the map to reach the treasure first! With only his memory and a crayon, can map master Cubby re-draw the treasure map and beat Captain Hook to the Golden Dinghy? Join in the adventure with Jake and the crew in this swashbuckling storybook with two sheets of stickers for even more pirate play!

Minnie is off to Paris to showher bows on the fashion runway.

Doc loves popping bubbles with her friends Emmie and Alma. But when Bubble Monkey runs out of bubble soap, there are no bubbles to pop. Alma fills her up again, but something''s terribly wrong. Bubble Monkey still can''t blow bubbles. It''s time for Bubble Monkey''s checkup!

Explore Enchancia with Sofia the First, and sail the Never Sea with Jake and his crew. Help Doc diagnose her toy patients; hang out at the Clubhouse with Mickey, Minnie, and the rest of the gang; and have a roarsome time with Henry Hugglemonster! This fun-filled book features eighteen stories starring your favorite Disney Junior pals!

Lambie is upset when Doc brings her new toy to the Valentine''s Day celebration.

Read along with Disney! One snowy morning, Doc and the toys venture outside for some winter fun. But when Chilly begins to feel like a real frozen snowman, Doc diagnoses him with a case of "Brrrrritis." The cure: Chilly needs to warm up! Kids learn the importance of wearing warm clothes when it''s cold outside in this hilarious storybook featuring word for word narration.

One snowy morning, Doc and the toys venture outside for some winter fun. But when Chilly begins to feel like a real frozen snowman, Doc diagnoses him with a case of "Brrrrritis." The cure: Chilly needs to warm up! Kids learn the importance of wearing warm clothes when it''s cold outside in this hilarious storybook.

Dad''s toy from when he was a boy, Jingle Bell Bear, has been waking Doc and Donny up on Christmas morning every year for as long as Doc can remember. But this year, Jingle Bell''s ringer is broken! While Doc works on finding a cure, Lambie, Stuffy, and the rest of the toys realize how special Doc is to them. Now it''s their turn to make something extra special for Doc, and Jingle Bell can''t wait to help!

After Donny "feeds" his toy dino, Bronty, a salami sandwich for lunch, all the other toys run and hide. Doc takes a look and diagnoses Bronty with Stinkysalamibreath—his breath is just too smelly to be around! Doc helps Bronty brush his teeth, and with his breath fresh and clean again, Bronty is ready to play with the others.

Read along with Disney! Doc loves popping bubbles with her friends Emmie and Alma, but when their toy Bubble Monkey runs out of bubble soap, there are no bubbles to pop. Alma fills her up again, but something''s terribly wrong. Bubble Monkey still can''t blow bubbles. Follow along with word for word narration because It''s time for Bubble Monkey''s check up!

Read along with Disney! When Doc brings her swimming toy, Melinda the Mermaid, into the pool, she sinks right to the bottom. Doc gives her a check-up and fixes her up...but Melinda still sinks! Follow along with the word-for-word narration as Doc figures out what the mermaid actually needs.

Read along with Disney! Donny''s unbeatable racecar Ricardo just lost a race for the first time! It''s up to Doc to figure out what''s slowing this speedster down. Follow along with the word-for-word narration as Doc and the gang look under the hood to diagnose Ricardo.

Chilly arrives in Doc''s clinic covered with blue spots! Doc has to track down the reason for this case of Mystery Pox and help her friend Chilly. Will this be the end of cuddles? Follow along with the word-for-word narration as Doc solves the puzzle!

"It''s snowing, so Doc takes her toys outside for some winter fun! But when Chilly starts shivering and can''t stop, it''s time for a Chilly checkup"--P. [4] of cover.

A baby brother is on the way! Older siblings will love this board book primer on how to receive their new addition. Everyone is delighted that a baby brother is joining the family—but older siblings may be slightly unsure. Fortunately for them, this rhyming board book addresses what to expect: “You’ll have to take turns. Does he know how to play? No, he does not. He just gets in the way.” The text, accompanied by irresistible art from renowned illustrator Sam Williams, also explains how older kids can be role models to their new little brother: “He needs you to protect him. Teach him all that you know. Show him patience and love, he’s just starting to grow.” At the back of the book, there’s even designated space for older siblings to write about their new baby brother. This book is a great gift for the new big brother or big sister to be! And a great gift for parents, too! Sam Williams’s Baby Cakes has sold more than 65,000 copies!

A baby sister is on the way! Older siblings will love this board book primer on how to receive their new addition. A baby sister is joining the family! That’s great news, but older siblings may be a bit uncertain. Fortunately for them, this rhyming board book addresses what to expect: “Your sister will drool. She will smell. She will scream. She just might pull your hair. She’ll do things that seem mean.” The text, accompanied by irresistible art from renowned illustrator Sam Williams, also explains how older kids can be role models to their new little sister: “You can be her first teacher. Show her things that you know. Give her patience and love, she’s just starting to grow.” At the back of the book, there’s even designated space for older siblings to write about their new baby sister. This book is a great gift for the new big brother or big sister to be! And a great gift for parents, too! Sam Williams’s Baby Cakes has sold more than 65,000 copies!

Foofa wants a best friend! Join Foofa and the entire Yo Gabba Gabba gang as she goes out in search of a best friend.

When Unicornio was named King of the Enchanted Forest, all of the creatures who lived there were happy. But Owl has set a trap for Unicornio because Owl wants to be king! It''s up to Dora to save Unicornio - and the Enchanted Forest!

Introducing Your Turn, My Turn Readers, an exciting, new approach to learning how to read that''s perfect for parents to share with their beginning readers or for a child to enjoy on his or her own! In Drip, Drop! The Rain Won''t Stop!, Digger the Dog wants to go outside and build a sandcastle, but it''s raining. Come along as Digger learns an important lesson about having fun even when things don''t go exactly his way. Includes a letter to parents about all the different ways children can have fun and learn with Your Turn, My Turn Readers.

Diego and his sister, Alicia, rescue a Manatee from the Mangrove Forest.