New Releases by BETSY LEWIN

See below for English description. C''est le jour de la marmotte! Est-ce que Mario va voir son ombre? Ou le printemps arrivera-t-il enfin? Lisez ce livre amusant et rempli de couleurs pour conna�tre la suite! It is Groundhog Day! Will Mario, the groundhog, see his shadow? Or is spring on its way? Read this fun, colourful book to find out what happens to the adorable groundhog! Original title: Groundhog Day

"A first person account of two acclaimed author''s and illustrator''s travels throughout the world"--

An incident on Groundhog Day reveals the true relationship between Phil the groundhog and his shadow.

Will Phil the groundhog see his shadow? It is Groundhog Day! Will Phil, the groundhog, see his shadow? Or is spring on its way? Read this fun, colorful story to find out what happens to the adorable groundhog! This Level 1 early reader is written and illustrated by Betsy Lewin, the bestselling illustrator of the Caldecott Honor Book CLICK, CLACK, MOO: COWS THAT TYPE.

There''s a big race on Sunday-- but can a little crocodile triumph? Find out in this Level B story, simple enough for young readers to read on their own. The crocodile is hopeful, but when a bigger, mean crocodile tells him there''s no chance, he starts to wonder if he''s good enough. But with a little motivation from his friend, and a lot of practice and hard work, he''s ready to prove himself when the big race comes around! Using simple text and lots of sight words, Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Betsy Lewin has created a story about determination-- and the importance of support from your friends! The easy-to-read story is accompanied by energetic ink and watercolor illustrations, adding interest and detail to the narrative, showcasing the little crocodile''s practice and the shared joy of his triumph. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! Level B readers feature short sentences with high-frequency words, for kindergarten readers who''ve mastered Level A and are ready to build more fluency. The illustrations provide clues to word meanings. When you''ve mastered these simple stories, move on to level C! A Bank Street Best Children''s Book of the Year

"Thumpy thumpy thumpy thump thumpy. Spend a day with Thumpy Feet, a spirited orange cat"--

Tippy Toes is a tricky cat—sneaking, hiding, creeping, slinking. Over here. Over there. His house is the perfect place to tiptoe the day away, lurking behind unsuspecting birds and mice, crouching behind garden posies, and surprising a little boy with his unusual hiding spots. Die-cut pages let readers discover where Tippy Toe goes as his day unfolds, and end up revealing the most satisfying hiding place of all—a warm cozy bed! Told with simple rhymes and mischievous illustrations by award-winning creator Betsy Lewin, this is a book to curl up with and enjoy—preferably in a nice sunny spot.

Cowgirl Kate is going to school, but horses are not allowed. One lesson she and Cocoa both learn--they''re best partners no matter what. Full color.

Ted and Betsy Lewin''s illustrated travelogue story of their trip to Mongolia to watch young boy and girl jockeys race horses in the traditional Naadam summer festival.

Ted and Betsy Lewin''s adventures take them from the northernmost tip of Australia to the southernmost tip. At the top, they interrupt a python''s mealtime, encounter a ferocious pack of dingoes, and come face-to-face with a crocodile. Down at the bottom, they dine with rude kangaroos, meet their first platypus, and confront an ill-tempered sea lion! The vivid colors, close-up paintings, and rich landscapes rendered in the Lewins'' distinct watercolor styles, combined with action-packed narrative, will make you want to pack your bags and visit the land down under!

Cowgirl Kate and her cowhorse Cocoa, who is always hungry, count cows, share a story, and help each other fall asleep.

Short poems describe the eating habits of many different kinds of animals.

In this story, told through a lively, rhyming text and vivacious illustrations, Sam goes on a class trip with his first-grade friends and learns a valuable lesson.

Sam needs to use the rest room, but he can''t read or spell. Is he a B-O-Y or a G-I-R-L?

Farmer Brown is going on holiday and so he asks his brother, Bob, to take care of the animals. ''But keep an eye on Duck. He''s trouble.'' Bob follows the instructions in Farmer Brown''s notes exactly to the letter. He orders pizza with anchovies for the hens, bathes the pigs with bubble bath, and lets the cows chose a movie. Is that giggling he hears? The duck, the cows, the hens and the pigs are back in top form in this hilarious follow-up to ''Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type''.

A rhyming, cat-counting extravaganza, ending with a big surprise! "I have one cat, A fat cat, a fun cat. I have one cat . . . My sister has two." Young readers will chuckle with delight as they count the cats on each rhyming page—then, in both words and numerals, add their accumulated numbers at the end of the book.

Ted and Betsy Lewin arrive in the Okavango Delta of Botswana in February -- the rainy season. Because there is always water in the delta, it is rich in animal life: hippos, Cape buffalo, lions, leopards, wildebeest, lechwe, giraffes, and some seventy thousand elephants! It is the elephants that Ted and Betsy have especially come to see. As they make their way through the flooded grasslands,they encounter impalas, baboons, wild dogs, and a huge crocodile--but where are the elephants hiding? In Elephant Quest, Ted''s realistic paintings and Betsy''s field sketches illuminate the real-life adventure story of this exhilarating and often dangerous trip to the Moremi Reserve. Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 2001--selected by Natn''l Science Tchrs Assoc. & Child. Bk Cncl.

A mischievous monster named Wiley learns how to spell.

Poems and paintings depict the wonders of the natural world.

Defines or explains various words commonly associated with Valentine''s Day, such as "Cupid," "heart," and "romance," and gives their origin or historical background.