New Releases by Alastair Heim

A hapless leprechaun embarks on a quest to find his luck on the most auspicious day of the year in this delightfully rhythmic picture book about weathering disappointment and finding what makes you unique by New York Times bestselling author Alastair Heim. Little Clover leprechaun is the only one without any luck! He’s tired of feeling left out and lonely while the other leprechauns glow with magic and good fortune. This St. Patrick’s Day, when luck is in the air, Clover sets out to find his luck. But is there a rainbow out there for the unfortunate leprechaun?

An exciting, humorous, and rhyming detective chase set at Easter, perfect for children ages 3-7. When a mysterious someone steals the Easter baskets that Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel are decorating, the two sleuths are on the case! Will they be able to track down the thief? It''s Easter, and Dog Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel are decorating their Easter baskets when a very speedy someone grabs the baskets and quickly takes off. STOP THAT . . . BUNNY! And so begins a chase to catch the thief. Wherever they look, Bunny is one step ahead of the hapless Detective, until--BOING!--the crafty Bunny bounces up, up, and away. But when Cluehound returns to the Easter parade, there''s a surprise waiting.... Readers of Tiger Tales’ Stop That! series join Dog Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel on a rhyming, engaging chase to catch a thief whose identity, while hinted at through the clever artwork, is known to the reader but not the detective!

A monster wants to wear a hat that is too small for his head in this funny Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read, the third book in the Big Bub series. Big Bub the monster wants to wear a hat, but it is too small. What will he do? He will get creative—and silly too—in this follow-up to Big Bub, Small Tub and Big Bub, Small Car! Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Big Bub, Small Hat was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading! And what better way to get kids excited than with a hilarious story with words they can read on their own? Each Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go! story contains about 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills. In this book, readers will learn twenty-two sight words and sixteen words from seven word families. So come on and get reading!

An exciting, humorous, and rhyming detective chase set at Christmas, perfect for children ages 3-7. When a mysterious someone steals the town Christmas tree, Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel are on the case! Will the two sleuths be able to track down the thief in time for the big day? It''s Christmas, and Dog Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel are decorating their neighboorhood when a very merry someone grabs their Christmas tree and quickly takes off. STOP THAT . . . SANTA! And so begins a chase to catch the thief. Wherever they look, Santa is one step ahead of the hapless Detective, until--WHOOSH--Santa escapes at the last moment in a daring reindeer rescue. But when Cluehound returns to the town square, there''s a surprise waiting.... Readers of Tiger Tales’ Stop That! series join Dog Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel on a rhyming, engaging chase to catch a thief whose identity, while hinted at through the clever artwork, is known to the reader but not the detective!

A funny, rhyming detective chase set at Halloween, perfect for children ages 3-7. When a mysterious someone steals Detective Cluehound''s Halloween candy, he and his sidekick, Sergeant Squirrel, are on the case. But will the two be able to track down the thief before Halloween is over? It''s Halloween, and Dog Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel are enjoying their candy after a night of trick-or-treating. But when they turn their backs for a moment, a cackling someone swoops in and steals their bucket of treats! Thus begins a chase to apprehend the thief. Wherever they look, the witch is one step ahead until—POOF—she disappears. Is Halloween ruined for poor Detective Cluehound? But wait--there appears to be a surprise waiting for the hapless detective in his office.... Readers of Tiger Tales’ Stop That! series join Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel on an exciting chase to catch a thief whose identity, while hinted at through the clever artwork, is known to the reader but not the detective!

Trees are beautiful, useful, and important! Join a little girl in this Step 1 Comic Reader as she shares the many wonderful things about trees and how we need more, please! Comic Readers are told almost entirely in action-packed dialogue! Simple, graphic, paneled layouts introduce emergent readers to the joy of comics. Trees! Trees! And more trees! They are big and beautiful and all around us! A little park ranger girl wants to explore them all—trees both tall and small; trees that give us fruit or shade or a place to climb or sit beneath. Trees do so much for us and the planet. Do you want to care for them just like they care for us and make the Earth a better place? Then say it with her: "More trees, please!" Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words to decode. They are for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading aided by rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues.

In this hilarious and charming read-aloud, readers follow an odd duo as their normal day turns into a GRAPE day! Two friends encounter what seems to be a grape. It''s ordinarily grape-shaped, grape-colored, and anyone would agree: it is undeniably a grape. But the grapes don''t stop there—or do they? One of our heroes is sure that everything else they see throughout the day, from bananas to giraffes, is also a grape. As the day grows more absurd, nothing their reasonable friend says will convince them otherwise. Filled with silly puns, Everything is Grape! is a whimsical ride into a world where grapes are indeed what you least expect them to be.

Find out how the Grinch stole and then lost Christmas in this boxed set of two Grinch picture books. This is the ULTIMATE Christmas gift for Dr. Seuss fans and the perfect way to start a child''s library this holiday season! Give a gift that will make a lasting impression with this boxed set of two Grinch picture books--a Full Color Edition of the classic 1957 title, and the newly written sequel How the Grinch Lost Christmas! by Alastair Heim in which the Grinch tries to prove to the residents of Who-ville how much he has changed. Ideal for fans of the original classic--or children completely new to the Grinch--it''s a gift that is sure to be cherished by the entire family and enjoyed year after year at Christmas.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Meet the Grinch, in this board book narrated by the mean green Christmas icon himself. This sturdy board book is ideal for introducing Dr. Seuss''s beloved holiday character to babies and toddlers! It''s a perfect stocking stuffer, too! Join the Grinch in this simple, sturdy board book as he shares some of the silly things he DOESN''T like—including games, showers, flowers, and canned Who-Hash—before revealing the ONE thing he likes very much: spending time with a friend and growing his heart! Written in rhymed verse, it''s the perfect choice for babies and toddlers. Now everyone in the family can get to know (and love) the Grinch! Look for all these board book introductions to classic Dr. Seuss characters: I Am the Cat in the Hat I Am Cindy-Lou Who I Am Max I Am the Lorax We Are Thing One and Thing Two

The Grinch is BACK and ready to prove to the residents of Who-ville that he''s changed. This heartwarming sequel is written and illustrated in the style of Dr. Seuss''s beloved holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Grinch had been patiently waiting all year, To celebrate Christmas and bring the Whos cheer, And to show every Who he was DIFFERENT now. “I’ve changed!” thought the Grinch, “And I’ll prove it! But HOW?” A year has passed since the Grinch stole Christmas from Who-ville. Now eager to prove to the Whos that his heart has grown to LOVE the holiday, the Grinch devises a plan to win Who-ville''s Christmas Crown by making the largest, most spectacular Christmas tree the Whos have ever seen! But when things don''t go as planned, the Grinch''s heart turns ice cold, and he threatens to leave Who-ville for good...until one small, special Who reminds him that Christmas is NOT about winning. Grow your heart three sizes MORE with this sequel to the timeless picture book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Featuring a foil-enhanced jacket and full-color illustrations rendered in the iconic style of the original, this new story makes a splendid gift and a must-have addition to the libraries of Dr. Seuss fans of all ages!

A monster who is too big for a taxi tries to get where he needs to go in this adorable and hilarious Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read sequel to Big Bub, Small Tub. Big Bub the monster needs to take a taxi, but the car is too small. What will he do? It’s time to get creative! Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Big Bub, Small Car was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading! And what better way to get kids excited than with a hilarious story with words they can read on their own? Each Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go! story contains about 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills. In this book, readers will learn nineteen sight words and twelve words from five word families. So come on and get reading!

"Big Bub the monster needs a bath, but his bathtub is too small. What will he do? He will try everything!"--

A board book based on The Cat in the Hat—perfect for introducing Dr. Seuss''s most beloved characters to babies and toddlers! The Cat in the Hat introduces himself, Thing One and Thing Two, and Little Cats A–Z in this simple, sturdy board book about the joy of having fun. Written in rhymed verse, it''s an ideal introduction to the characters for children too young for the Beginner Books The Cat in the Hat and The Cat in the Hat Comes Back. Now everyone in the family—even pre-readers—can get to know (and love) the Cat in the Hat!

A thieving, Christmas-loving fox causes holiday madness all around town...until Santa catches him! Hello, tree. Hello, twine. Hello, wreath. Hello, sign. Sneaky Fox is back, and this time he''s looking to spruce up his home with Christmas decorations that aren''t his! Everything goes according to plan until Santa shows up. Will Fox end up on the naughty list, or will he find some Christmas spirit? From the creators of Hello, Door, this hilarious book is the gift that keeps on giving.

Mr. Frog wants to cross the street, but the crosswalk sign says “u200bstop.”u200b See how he flips, flops, and jumps his way to the other side in this funny Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read! Mr. Frog finds out that timing is everything when he keeps missing his chance to cross the street as the crosswalk sign changes from “stop” to “go.” Can he stop daydreaming about how he will jump, hop, or flip his way across the street, and how much fun he will have when he gets to the other side, before the sign says “stop” again? Sometimes the journey is just as much fun as the destination!

Mr. Elephant wants nothing more than some peace and quiet--that is, until he gets it.

In Hello, Door, kids can follow a thieving fox as he greets everything he sees in a home that isn''t his. Hello, door. Hello, house. Hello, mat. Hello, mouse! In this ode to the classic "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" story, kids can follow a thieving fox as he greets everything he sees in a home that isn''t his. He collects fine art and jewelry, practices his golf swing, and devours a tasty snack along the way. But just when he thinks he''s in the clear to leave with all the goods, the owners of the house-a mama bear, papa bear, and baby bear-come home. They chase him through the house, and when the mama bear catches him she promptly throws him out. But she throws him so far that he ends up in a much nicer neighborhood-in front of a mansion, in fact-where he can begin his mischievous adventure again!

Tea parties have certain rules. You must lay your napkin carefully in your lap, say "please" and "thank you," and sip, not slurp, your tea. But SOMEONE at this tea party keeps breaking a very important rule—NO TOOTING! Will this tea party be ruined? And WHO keeps tooting, anyway? A charming and hilarious take on sibling dynamics that plays against gender expectations and has huge kid appeal. An afterword includes information on tea and all the wonderful and delicious ways it can be served.

When Strictville, where fun, play, and cuteness are all forbidden, is invaded by hundreds of adorable puppies, everyone is terrified until Teddy decides to shake the littlest puppy''s paw.