New Releases by Sue Fliess

A team of kid entomologists learns that important discoveries can be hidden in plain sight. Simone is an entomologist. She and her team find, identify, and study insects to better understand them. During an exciting trip to Costa Rica''s lush rain forest, Simone''s team investigates some strange-looking army ants that appear to have not one but two abdomens. Is the team on the brink of discovering a new species?

When is the perfect time to read a book? Anytime!

In the aftermath of a cyclone, scientist Beauty finds the key to restoring power in a nearby pond. Beauty is a scientist who is never without her beaker. When a beast of a storm hits her island home, Beauty discovers a type of green energy that will restore power to the community, and help many others, too.

Master of disguise. Skilled escape artist. Behold the wondrous octopus!

2024 ALA Notable Children''s Book 2024 Texas 2x2 Reading List 2023 Chicago Public Library Best Informational Books for Younger Readers 2023 Blueberry Honor Award 2024 Bank Street Best Children''s Books of the Year STARRED REVIEW! "Fliess informs while maintaining a light, adoring tone that reveals cicadas'' remarkableness."—Publishers Weekly starred review Eeee-ooo! Eeee-ooo! Cicadas drone on, clicking and buzzing from dusk till dawn. There are about three thousand different kinds of cicadas on earth. Some species emerge from the ground every year, while others only come up every thirteen or seventeen years. But no matter how much time passes before they dig their way to the surface, the result is the same: up to trillions of clumsy (but harmless!) insects flying, clicking, and buzzing all around us. Using a combination of rhythmic, rhyming verse and fun facts, this story describes the life cycle of the cicada and helps readers better understand this fascinating insect.

See below for English description. C''est la Saint-Valentin et l''amour est dans l''air. Mais lorsque Cupidonentre en collision avec une colombe, il reste coincé dans un arbre et brisetoutes ses flèches! Heureusement, quelques enfants sont prêts à l''aider.Cupidon pourra-t-il tout de même répandre l''amour pendant sa journée laplus occupée de l''année?Cet album illustré mignon et tout en rimes montre aux enfants qu''aiderles autres permet toujours de sauver la mise. Une section spéciale à lafin du livre raconte l''histoire de la Saint-Valentin, et bien sûr, de Cupidon! It''s Valentine''s Day and love is in the air. But when Cupid collides witha dove, he gets stuck in a tree and breaks all his arrows! Luckily, a fewkind kids are ready to help him glue them back together. Can Cupid stillhelp love grow on his most important day of the year?This sweet, rhyming picture book shows kids that helping others willalways save the day. A special section at the end of the book dives intothe history of Valentine''s Day, and of course, Cupid!

"Beatrice Bly isn''t just a spy. She''s a super spy. She knows all the rules. She sneaks. She observes. She follows the clues to find the culprit. But when the class hamster, Edgar, goes missing, will Beatrice''s spy training be enough to find out what happened?"--

Thanksgiving is all about showing kindness and gratitude to everyone you love—and if you''re careful and clever, you can help a turkey friend find his own family, too! Will you meet a turkey this Thanksgiving? If you do, will you be ready to help hide him as a special pet until he can find his flock again? By being helpful, friendly, and smart, you can help your new turkey friend get back to his family in the wild by disguising him as you search! So, grab some supplies—scissors, colored paper, glue, and string—and get ready to make a mask to keep your turkey friend safe. Then maybe you can work together to hide him until he can find his family flock! Sue Fliess’s poetic read-aloud text and Simona Sanfilippo’s vibrant, whimsical illustrations will provide joy for young readers eager to make a turkey friend (and disguise)! Also included are guides for teachers and parents about how to engage children in making turkey masks, learning about the history of Thanksgiving and facts about turkeys, and the value of friendship and family on this special day of gratitude.

Explore the ocean with marine biologists as they observe a pod of whales. Maggie is a marine biologist. She and her team study all the living things in the ocean. Today is an exciting day: after months of research, the team is diving into the water with a traveling group of whales to record their songs and learn more about how whales communicate.

Join a team of archaeologists onsite at Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Sam is an archaeologist. He and his team find and study ancient objects to learn more about the people who made and used them long ago. On this exciting dig, they carefully remove dirt layer by layer and use dating techniques in the lab to calculate the age of the artifacts they find.

Babble / Swoosh / Roar and WHOOSH! The roar of a waterfall, the chirp of insects, the thump of a heartbeat—sound is all around us! Rhyming text and atmospheric illustrations present four children in different parts of the world who encounter all sorts of sounds.

Sadie Sprocket is ready to soar! Sadie Sprocket is a girl with a big dream--to go to Mars! No one has been to Mars (yet!), so of course that''s where Sadie sets her sights. She learns everything she can about the planet and space, then assembles her crew of trusty stuffed animals. Together they build a rocket and prepare for the historic journey. And then finally--blastoff! Sadie and her team make it to Mars, but what will they encounter when they leave the ship? And will they travel home safely as the world watches? With cheery rhyming text and quirky artwork, this is a story about dreaming big and reaching for the stars. The book includes facts about Mars and women in space to inspire budding explorers everywhere.

Christmas comes to life in this cheerful counting story with die-cut pages perfect for little hands! Special night, magic flight. Christmas Eve . . . we believe! One star shines, moonlit pines. Two awake, cookies bake. Kids will love this rhyming romp about two adorable siblings on Christmas Eve, who are eagerly preparing for Santa to arrive! With sturdy, die-cut pages to turn and explore, readers will count carols, elves, bells, bows, and more from one to 10 in this interactive book that''s perfect for Christmas!

Princess Pippa isn''t your ordinary princess; her invention isn''t ordinary, either

The soft glow of a candle, the blink of a firefly, a burst of fireworks—light is everywhere in our world! Follow a diverse group of kids as they live, learn, celebrate, and encounter light all around them. Poetic, rhyming text from Sue Fliess and luminous illustrations by Khoa Le invite readers on a journey through the world of light. "Multiple STEAM applications, from poetry and creative writing to introductions to energy and light to how the sun affects human life, and doubles as a great read-aloud or a starry bedtime story."—starred, Booklist

There’s an age-old tale that magic unicorns exist . . . wandering where orchids grow within the mountain mist. Legend has it that the only way to find a unicorn is to know where to look and how to craft a beautiful gift that shows her you are a friend. If you’re lucky, she may even take you for a ride! So, gather some natural craft supplies like daisies, vines, ferns, apples, and grass, and get ready to find a magical new friend. If your heart is pure, you just might discover a unicorn in the wild. By being resourceful, careful, and kind, you can make beautiful riding gear from nature that will show your unicorn friend you truly care—and you may even be taken on an incredible ride through sunny meadows, over sparkling oceans, and along the brilliant arcs of rainbows! Sue Fliess’s poetic read-aloud text and Simona Sanfilippo’s vibrant, whimsical illustrations will provide much fun for young readers eager to find their own unicorn friends! Also included are guides for teachers and parents about how to engage children in building unicorn-riding gear, how to interest them in the natural world, and a brief history of unicorns.

Can a bully become a friend? Because Little Red only speaks in verse, it''s tough for her to make friends. The schoolyard bully, Big Brad Wolf, is always picking on her. One day, her grandma shows her a flyer for a poetry contest, and Little Red thinks it could be her big chance to make a friend. But on the day of the contest, Big Brad Wolf sneaks up on Little Red and scares the rhyme right out of her—and into him! How will they rhyme their way out of this dilemma?

This sweet rhyming story follows the change in seasons and illustrates how we can all be stewards of the Earth.

Pack your bags and grab your gear: you''re going to Ninja Camp! Listen closely to the ninja master, who will teach you everything you need to know to become a ninja warrior-but it won''t be easy. You''ll have to be sly and swift, strong and speedy, and only then will you become a Ninja of the Night! This fun and energetic book will delight and entertain kids and parents alike with its clever, rhyming verse and action-packed depictions of the coolest camp around. For fans of Ninja Red Riding Hood who are looking for a lesson in teamwork and cool stealth skills.

It''s Christmas Eve morning, and Santa Claus is still in bed! He''s feeling stuffy and sneezy and slow as a yeti. Will Christmas have to be canceled? Not this year! Because Mrs. Claus is ready to take the reins in Santa''s place. With a plan in mind, Mrs. Claus assembles the crew, maps out the route, and preps the sleigh. Then, with a snap of the reins, she shoots off into the night. Delivering gifts all over the world without Santa''s magic won''t be easy, but Mrs. Claus proves she has some holiday sparkle of her own... With lively rhyming text and adorable artwork, this delightful Christmas adventure will get kids into the holiday spirit.

Mary is an enterprising young inventor. She wants a pet, but it isn''t one she can easily buy...so she makes one with the Sheepinator! Mary''s pet sheep and her new invention make her popular with her classmates. But when she starts making sheep for her new friends, things go hilariously awry. Can Mary invent a way to fix this mess?

Haunted night, monsters, fright. Enter there . . . if you dare. And beware of this spooky Halloween counting story!

In this imaginative book, a tiny car lines up next to all the other cars revving their engines. . . . Will it be able to take the Winner''s Cup? Race cars! Line up! Who will take the Winner''s Cup? Cars start, lights glow... "Rev your engines...GO GO GO!" All the cars are lining up for the race, but one car is smaller than the rest. As it squeezes in between all of them, the cars rev their engines . . . and they''re off! Down mountains and by waterfalls, through tunnels and past landslides, the cars race through places that somehow look oddly familiar. . . .

Leap into action with Goblin Hood, the Halloween hero of Scarewood Forest who steals from the witch and gives to the poor! This rhyming story follows a cast of spooky characters perfect for the Halloween season. Goblin Hood and the gremlins of Scarewood Forest are working to prepare the candy for Halloween. One day, a witch decides that she wants all the candy for herself. It''s up to Goblin Hood to steal from the witch and give to the poor little gremlins!

Big cars, small cars, let''s call ALL cars This bouncy text explores the wonderful world of cars zipping up, down, fast, and slow. A perfect basic concept books for eager young learners from the author of Tons of Trucks. Then cruise into bedtime Rest cars, Hush cars No more rush, cars. Cars pull in, turn off the light. Sweet dreams, sleepy cars...goodnight Filled with vibrant art, adorable animal characters, and cars of all kinds from love bugs to the demolition derby, Calling All Cars is for every child who loves to read about things that go Surprise bonus -- follow one long road throughout this vividly imagined world and don''t miss the hidden clues in the artwork

Fairies are all around us, and if you want to have one come to you, build a fairy house to have a fairy visit.

Grab your bucket and join the search for all the cool bugs outside! This fun rhyming story lists all the bugs you can imagine—creep bugs, climb bugs, sticky-slime bugs! Discover the vast world of insects in this photo-filled book.

Hippo visits the library and find stories about knights, pirates, bears, superheroes, and everything she could imagine, but she does not know how she will only choose one book to take home with her.