New Releases by Arthur Howard

A young witch thinks Valentine’s Day is way too mushy until she meets a boy who knocks her right off her broom in this hilarious and adorable companion to Arthur Howard’s Hoodwinked. Mitzi the witch and her kitten Hoodwink love all of the holidays except one: Valentine’s Day. It’s lovely-dovey, and witches only like things that are creepy-crawly. Then Mitzi meets Spencer. Spencer can wiggle his ears! He plays on the monkey bars upside down! And when he shoots milk out of his nose, Mitzi can’t look away. For the first time, she wants to make a valentine for a special someone. But what message will spell success and get her a valentine in return?

"Gently humorous and with underlying messages of friendship and sharing, this is a good addition to the series."— School Library Journal Mrs. Teaberry has persuaded Mr. Putter to sign up for the seniors'' marathon. First prize is golf clubs, but second prize is...a train set! Mr. Putter really wants that train set. Never mind that he can''t even touch his toes. Somehow, he has got to find a way to place second. But now, someone else is running the race—with four legs... "Winsome and warmhearted, these books could become instant favorites."— Publishers Weekly

Mr. Putter and friends make the most of a snow day in this entertaining book in the "venerable series" ( Kirkus Reviews). Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, like winter. But when the snow is deep outside and there''s nothing to do inside, even a cozy winter day can be a little slow. But not for long! When Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke, pull two sleds out of the garage, the four friends head for the sledding slope for the wildest ride ever. Maybe winter is not so slow after all! "A comforting story to curl up with on a chilly winter day." —School Library Journal

Happy birthday, Mr. Putter! " The humor in the illustrations as well as in the text will keep readers glued to the pages."— School Library Journal (starred review) Mr. Putter is sure he is too old for birthday celebrations. And that means he''s also too old for model planes and balloons and candles and cake. So on his special day, he invites Mrs. Teaberry and Zeke over for a quiet cup of tea. But—good heavens!—what could possibly be taking them so long to arrive? "Since the Mr. Putter & Tabby series began, its signature combination of storytelling, wit, and humanity have made it a staple of the beginning reader section."— Booklist

It''s back to school time, and some very special guests are coming to class! " These four neighbors are great company."— Kirkus Reviews Dong! Dong! Dong! The school bell is ringing. The crispy fall wind is blowing. Mr. Putter wishes he could go back to school—even for just one day. Then he has an idea: How about a visit during show-and-tell with Mrs. Teaberry, Tabby the cat, and Zeke the dog? The teacher agrees, but there''s one problem. She and the students expect to see some pet tricks. Will Tabby and Zeke be able to deliver? "An amusing fall-flavored offering from the Mr. Putter and Tabby series that''s good for reading aloud or reading alone."— Booklist

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Arthur Howard brings humor and heart to this sweet tale about a boy and his canine best friend. A little boy knows just about everything about his beloved dog, Scooter. He knows when Scooter is hungry and when he wants to play and when he is dreaming. But what does Scooter dream about? The boy’s friends and family have all different ideas. But Grandpa may have the best idea of all.

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Mr. Putter and his cat go out to the ballgame in this book by the Newbery Medal-winning author: “A home run.”—Kirkus Reviews Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, love to take naps — too many naps. What they need is a sport! Luckily Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke, know of a baseball team they can join. It''s not long before Mr. Putter is ready to play ball, but will his creaky knees cooperate? And can Zeke avoid wreaking havoc on the field? Win or lose, this baseball team will never be the same! “Another winner…The artwork, done in pencil, watercolor, and gouache, is expressive and quite hilarious.”—School Library Journal “Rylant’s sympathetic characters work their usual magic, entertaining all ages with a text well suited to beginning readers.”—Booklist

“Winsome and warmhearted, these books could become instant favorites.”—Publishers Weekly Mr. Putter knows what he likes, and dancing is not on the list. But his neighbor Mrs. Teaberry has been watching ballroom dancing on TV. She talks the reluctant Mr. Putter into coming along for an evening at the Crystal Ballroom, along with fine cat Tabby and good dog Zeke, of course. The ballroom is full of sparkles—and surprises… “Written with simplicity and understated humor…The young audience will enjoy seeing these familiar characters express themselves on and off the dance floor.”—Booklist

Adventure is in bloom in this endearing story for early readers from the Newbery Medal-winning author of the Henry and Mudge series! Mr. Putter wants Mrs. Teaberry’s birthday to be extra special this year. So how about a trip to the Conservatory to see the beautiful trees and plants and flowers? It will be heavenly. And it is! Mr. Putter and Tabby and Mrs. Teaberry and Zeke sniff the air. They smell the roses. They learn the plant facts. It’s the perfect celebration—until Zeke finds the banana tree… “Since the Mr. Putter & Tabby series began, its signature combination of storytelling, wit, and humanity have made it a staple of the beginning reader section.”—Booklist

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Originally published in 1952, "The Look of Maps" documents Robinson''s pivotal observation that the discipline of cartography rests at the crossroads of science and art.

Despite the objections of his very serious parents, Prince Ernest longs to become a jester, and this helps him in an encounter with a three-headed dragon.

With gentle humor and a touch of magic, Arthur Howard reveals how true friendship sometimes turns up in the most surprising places.

Sydney''s new elephant neighbors make a lot of noise upstairs, but she does not mind as much after she is invited to their parties.

Surveys the history of Turkey from the neolithic age to the industrial age and into the 21st century.

A humorous story about a dog and his day.

A six year old boy describes the things he liked when he was five, and compares them to the things he likes now. 4 yrs+

Gives a description of pattern analysis and explains how to apply it in an ecological context. The book aims to cover the various techniques of pattern analysis themselves, types of data for which they are suitable, the problems likely to be faced, and the best strategies to adopt.

An introduction to a theory of cartography, attempting clear notions of the characteristics and processes by which a map acquires meaning from its maker and evokes meaning in its user