New Releases by BRUCE DEGEN

After trading mean jokes with her friend Red on a snowy day, Bunny''s act of compassion brings the two friends back together. From Children''s Literature review: ''''This is a delightfully illustrated book that delivers a positive message about empathy, kindness, and forgiveness.''''

Nate loves skateboarding, but Kate prefers making hats. But when feelings are hurt on both sides, they may learn something from each other. A perfect reminder to stay kind, even when we don''t share each other''s interests. From SLJ: ''''A great choice for sports-loving newbie readers.''''

This bestselling classic featuring a berry-loving boy and an endearing rhyme-spouting bear is now available as a padded board book! The fun wordplay and bright paintings with lots of details for young readers to explore make Jamberry a perennial favorite. A small boy and a big friendly bear embark on a berry-picking extravaganza, looking for blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries. Their fun adventure comes to a razzamatazz finale under a starberry sky. From author-illustrator Bruce Degen, Jamberry is now available in padded board book with a soft, padded cover and rounded edges, perfect to share with the smallest readers. "With delightful, rich illustrations and zany wordplay, Jamberry is a must have book for any family with young children," according to Children''s Books Guide.

A little boy who is not ready for sleep goes on a bedtime adventure.

Based on the "Magic School Bus" books written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Bruce Degen.

Great elementary grades reading.

Ms. Frizzle''s class embarks on a marvelous undersea adventure, where they see the formation of an island coral reef, witness life in a tidal pool, and more.

"Based on the ''Magic School Bus'' books written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Bruce Degen"--P. facing t.p.

"Based on The magic school bus books written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Bruce Degen"--P. facing t.p.

A young doodlebug describes how he and his father are alike and the things they enjoy doing together.

L''autobus magique transporte Madame Friselis et ses élèves pour une excursion de classe à l''usine de purification des eaux. Les jeunes y découvrent le voyage de l''eau - de l''eau qui s''évapore et forme les nuages jusqu''à celle du robinet de leur maison. Présentation originale illustrée d''une information scientifique précise. "Ce volume s''est mérité en 1987 le Prix Boston Globe-Horn Book."

Donated Jan/03 Based on The Magic School Bus book series.

Hatberry Shoeberry In my canoeberry Under the bridge And over the dam Looking for berries Berries for jam They''re off...a boy and an endearing, rhyme-spouting bear, who squires him through a fantastic world of berries. And their adventure comes to a razzamatazz finale under a starberry sky. Children will want to feast again and again on Bruce Degen''s exuberant, colorful pictures and his rollicking, berryful rhymes. One berryTwo berryPick me a blueberryChildren are sure to chime in when they hear Bruce Degens rollicking berry-picking romp. Berries of every shape, color, and size burst from the pages of this playful storyespecially when accompanied by a dynamic narrative and musical underscore.

A young pig imagines fantastic adventures in the sky and sea, always being able to return home at day''s end.

Melia wants to be a writer just like her mother. With a few helpful suggestions and lots of encouragement, she is soon on her way. Young writers will find (the book) a source of inspiration, written at their level.--Booklist. Full color.

Hatberry Shoeberry In my canoeberry Under the bridge And over the dam Looking for berries Berries for jam They''re off...a boy and an endearing, rhyme-spouting bear, who squires him through a fantastic world of berries. And their adventure comes to a razzamatazz finale under a starberry sky. Children will want to feast again and again on Bruce Degen''s exuberant, colorful pictures and his rollicking, berryful rhymes. A young boy and a bear joyously romp through the land of berries where there are raspberry rabbits and a brassberry band with elephants skating on strawberry jam!Bruce Degen''s exuberant tale, with his equally energetic and vibrant illustrations, is now a quality board book.

On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle''s class goes into outer space and visits each planet in the solar system.

A little witch and her friend Otto Ogre must find the answers to the riddle before they can open the book of magic secrets.

Aunt Possum receives an unexpected Halloween visit from the pumpkin man.