New Releases by Anna Grossnickle Hines

This work encourages imaginative and independent play inspiring toddlers not only to love trucks, but to become them, too. A young boy imagines himself to be different types of trucks as he plays in the sand.

An eye-catching twist on a classic nursery rhyme

There are so many fun toys in Mr. Herb''s store. Which should George play with? Why not everything? It doesn''t take long for a mischievous monkey to make a mountain of a mess.

Albert and his grandma have a special long-distance relationship, but when she comes to visit, it takes him a little while to overcome his shyness.

Sam''s older brother Mike keeps fooling him, but Sam thinks of a way to turn the tables.

Young readers can play along with a little mouse who puts herself into everyone else''s shoes in this interactive pop-up book that includes five gatefolds. Full-color illustrations.

The sunshine provides opportunities to feel its glow, make a shadow, and spray a rainbow.

The wind provides the opportunity to feel it blow, hear it sing, and sail a kite.

Snow provides the opportunity to catch a snowflake, stamp a trail, or swoosh an angel.

The independent little girl in this snug story loves her brand new big bed but . . . What if I fall out? What if I get lonely? What if I get lost? What if I get scared? Just right for young children making the transition from crib to bed, and featuring Mary Watson''s comforting and realistic paintings, My Own Big Bed celebrates self-reliance, eases fears, and -- with a tuck and a kiss from Mommy and Daddy -- promises a safe and cozy night''s sleep.

Four animal friends notice that the size of distant objects seems to change depending on the location and movement of the viewer.

Beth still remembers the daddy who went away, although her younger sibling does not, but both of them accept Gary and call him Papa.

The author captures the familiar situation of a child who doesn''t want to be left by a parent. Jamie tries to delay his parents'' departure for an evening out, asking Mama lots of questions. All his tactics meet with Mama''s patient and loving reassurance, warmly and perceptively conveyed in this simple story and colorful illustrations.

Sam''s little sister pesters him with her offers to "help," but he finds a caring way to keep her from bothering him.

Eight-year-old Sophie reluctantly joins the new club formed by Charlotte, the class bully, and finds herself being hurt when her best friend is manipulated into telling Sophie''s darkest secret.

Joe is the last one in his class to line up for a walk to the park, and he lags behind all the others, but he sees a lot more than they do.

Donnie and Gramma, who is in a wheelchair, take an imagined walk to the seashore and smell the salty breeze, walk barefoot on the warm sand, observe animals, and build a sand castle.

A child and his dog climb under the covers with Mommy and Daddy when the thunder begins to boom outside.

While big sister Carla is at school, Jackie plays school, prepares a surprise for Carla, and eagerly awaits her return.

When Grandpa dies, Holly and Glen remember the special times they had together, gardening, reading, and learning about butterflies.

Sudden rain almost spoils a wonderful picnic that Buddy and his mother have prepared.

Uncle Jack loves to tease the kids with scary mean faces and growly mean noises, but one day his nieces and nephews turn the tables on him.

Unenthusiastic about babysitting their brother Joshua, Abby and Penny play a trick on him, but they are dismayed when the trick backfires.

A father and daughter share a special time when they go out on a clear night to watch the stars.

Emily pretends to be various creatures and Mother guesses what they are.

While hoping that her divorced father will come from California to help celebrate her tenth birthday with her mother and brother, Cassie reluctantly agrees to boy-crazy Stacy''s suggestion to have an additional party that includes boys and dancing.