New Releases by BARBARA SHOOK HAZEN

"Road hog loves to speed and drive recklessly until Police Dog tows his car." -- verso.

A classic Disney Little Golden Book from 1961 is back in print, and perfect for the holiday season! Walt Disney''s Babes in Toyland Little Golden Book, based on the beloved classic motion picture, was originally published in 1961. The book tells the tale of Tom the Piper''s Son and Mary Quite Contrary, who find themselves in Toyland, along with Bo-Peep, Wee Willie Winkie, and Little Boy Blue. There they meet the Toymaker, who is busy making toys for Christmas! This beloved holiday story is back to delight a new generation of boys and girls ages 2 to 5--as well as collectors of all ages!

Grumio, the Toymaker''s helper, makes a wonderful machine to make toys so they don''t have to, but then things go horribly wrong.

Rhymed poems about animals teach manners.

Soon after Katie wishes for her potatoes to disappear during dinner, a potato famine ravages her native Ireland, forcing her to leave for America.

INQUIZITIVE SCIENCE EMERGENT LEVEL: BABY ANIMALS - A series of information books that integrate literacy and science. INQUIZITIVE with a focus upon science has been developed to help young children gain an understanding of: the different ways information can be read and communicated, the specialised language and language structures used in non-fiction texts, the way non-fiction is organised to highlight information and the selective way non-fiction is read according to the reader''s purpose. Suitable for 4-8 year olds.

Describes, in rhymed text and illustrations, the different places in which various animals sleep.

Learning about the family dog, Digby, helps a young child understand aging.

When Tootsie, a small, pampered dog, joins Danny Dougle''s Dogwalking Group, he is teased and tormented by the other dogs until he wins their respect by foiling a robbery.

Although the other reindeer laugh at him because of his bright red nose, Rudolph proves his worth when he is chosen to lead Santa Claus''s sleigh on a foggy night.

Mama wants to know who''s been making such a mess. "The gorilla did it", the child explains. But when a huge, blue, mischief-making gorilla is invisible to Mama, what can a little boy do? Full color.

For all the sadness in "goodbyes," there are corresponding happy moments in "hellos," as an urban child moves to a surburban neighborhood.

Sir Fred, considered to be the bravest knight in the castle, fears for his reputation when a jealous bully tries to expose his secret fear of fighting.

In the context of a counting scheme, ten bunnies prepare for a birthday celebration.

When things are looking bad, a farmer who would rather fiddle than do his chores invites his neighbors to a hoedown where he plays such a lively tune that his shy daughter''s pet turkey starts dancing, with happy results.

Illustrated by Paul Harvey. Macmillan whole language Big books program.

Before revealing the awful thing she did, a child tries to get her mother''s assurance of love, no matter what.

Emily accompanies Mommy downtown to see where she works.

Although he is big and looks fierce, Fang the dog is afraid of so many things that he is even afraid of himself.

How to improve your manners.

Animal characters in varous situations show the proper manners or behavior in such areas as visiting or giving a party, writing thank-you notes, and showing common courtesy at home, with friends, or at school.

A dog who likes to follow his master everywhere finally learns to "stay".

The love of a bold knight named Sir Fred for Lady Wendylyn is threatened by the scheming of a jealous villain in this picture book for young children. Wicked Melvin the Miffed knows that Sir Fred is afraid of the dark and tries to use this against him, but love conquers in the end.

Children need to be reassured that their feelings are natural, that everyone has feelings, and that it is healthy to talk about feelings with family and friends. The range of emotion is explored, from anger and fear to happiness, pride, and confidence, in a way that will encourage children to recognize and express their own feelings.

When a young black student encounters prejudice at a new school, his grandmother reminds him that it''s alright to be different and shows him how to turn enemies into friends.