New Releases by Anna Grossnickle Hines

A collection of 194 original poems exploring the sacredness of nature, sense of mystery, search for purpose, essence of being love, power of connecting for change, and the spiritual practice of poetry in community. The poet, Anna Grossnickle Hines, is the author and illustrator of numerous children''s books, including three volumes of poetry beautifully illustrated with her own quilts, one of which won the Lee Bennett Hopkins Award for Children''s Poetry in 2002.

Now with read-aloud audio! When George joins Mrs. Gray''s class for field trip to the fire station, his curiosity gets the best of him. After he strays from the group to see where that shiny silver fire pole leads, he tries on black rubber boots, a fireman''s jacket, and trademark helmet. Just as he suits up in uniform, the fire bell rings. An emergency! George simply has to tag along. But what will a curious little monkey do when they arrive on the scene? Help, of course! Fortunately, it is only a small fire near the park. But those kids playing ball on the grass there sure catch his attention. Now what? The audio for this Read-Aloud ebook was produced and engineered by Perry Geyer at Cybersound Recording Studios (349 Newbury St., Ste. 201, Boston, MA 02115). Music theme composed by Cybersound Studios (Perry Geyer, Silvio Amato, Michael Africk, Greg Hawkes). Engineers: Perry Geyer (music production and sound design), Rob Whitaker (editing and mixing engineer), Samuel Creager (editing, sound design, and mixing engineer), Marcus Clark, Corey Rupp. Assistant engineers: Dave Chapman, Mike Pekarski, Justin Sheriff, Daniel Wrigley, Andrew Sardinha, Mami Ienaga, Kevin Notar, Maria Goulamhoussen. Sheridan Willard, John Huang, John Schmidt. Voiceover by Joyce Kulhawik.

“I have a gigantic head with long pointy teeth, and a great loud roar. I’m a huge ferocious hunter. I am . . . a Tyrannosaurus.” A little boy pretends to be different dinosaurs–and even a baby dinosaur just hatching from his shell–until his mother joins him with a snack and plays the role of mother dinosaur. _________________________________ In spare words and vibrant illustrations, a young child mimics the actions of several different dinosaurs as he imagines he is one of them. After each spread showing the boy pretending, readers turn the page to find each dinosaur the boy imagines. Anna Grossnickle Hines''s ability to showcase a child''s perspective makes I Am a Tyrannosaurus perfect for toddlers who love dinosaurs.

A collection of poems about peace by Anna Grossnickle Hines, accompanied by illustrations that feature quilts made by the poet.

After creating a mess at the local fire station while taking a tour, George is swept along with the firefighters to the scene of a fire. Although he isn’t able to help put out the fire, George brings his own set of special monkey talents to the situation and proves that maybe a fire dog shouldn’t be the only animal allowed to come along for the ride. This new English/Spanish edition includes highly readable text.

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

Rich, luminous fabrics. Eleven miles of thread. An uncountable number of stitches. Clear, sparkling words. With these ingredients Anna Grossnickle Hines celebrates the lights that brighten the darkest season of our year. In poems and quilts she captures each heartening glow and flicker, from the moon and aurora borealis to the holiday lights of Santa Lucia, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Chinese New Year to one lone candle and a hidden flashlight in the deep, dark night.

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.

William does not join the other children in playing games on the playground because he is waiting for his turn to ring the bell at the end of recess.

A mouse tries on many kinds of hats and becomes a firefighter, gardener, chef, teaparty hostess, and space traveler.

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.

Taking inspiration from the magic that is winter, spring, summer, and fall, and stitching together varied forms of poetry (including haiku), the poet presents her vision of nature''s year-round drama. Full-color photos of quilts made by the author. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

When she misplaces her stuffed animal, Audrey and her mother search all over the house to find her toy so that she will be able to go to sleep.

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 rain provides opportunities to feel it fall, hear it patter, and mix a mud pie.

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.

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.

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.