New Releases by Barbara Shook Hazen

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!

Rhymed poems about animals teach manners.

Interactive! kids press the button at the bottom of the book to make the star light up on the cover and all page spreads. Replaceable battery.

Being a middle child isn''t easy. Harry Monster knows all about it: he''s too little to do the things his big brother Bruxley can do, and he''s too old to get away with the things his little sister Bronwen does. And Mama never seems to have enough time for him. Finally Harry asks his mother the question that has been itching his insides: which child is Mama''s favourite? Harry''s clever mum let him discover he''s known the answer all along.

Despite being a little clumsy at times, Sally the pig enjoys tumbling through the day.

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

After a street fair, five friends work hard to clean up the street.

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.

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

"I want that toad,"John says, me too. Two best friends love to share everything -- their toys, bikes, even candy bars. Until one day a little toad hops into their lives and they discover that not everything can be shared. Young children are sure to relate to this humerous and satisfying look at friendship and sharing. I want that toad.John says, me too.Two best friends love to share everything--their toys, bikes, even candy bars. Until one day a little toad hops into their lives and they discover that not everything can be shared. Young children are sure to relate to this humerous and satisfying look at friendship and sharing.

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.

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

Advice from various pets on how to choose a person.

Big book has simple text with examples of courteous behaviour; teaching guide includes classroom activities, masters for making mini-book and stick puppets for use with the big book.

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

Emily accompanies Mommy downtown to see where she works.

Amy experiences some scary moments when she finally gets the chance to babysit herself.

When the castle bully discovers bold Sir Fred is secretly terrified of the dark, he tries to stir up trouble between that brave Knight and his Lady Wendylyn. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

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

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".

When the castle bully discovers bold barón Fernando is secretly terrified of the dark, he tries to stir up trouble between that brave caballero and his doña Blancaflor.

Cette collection aborde, par le biais de la fiction, certaines situations que les jeunes sont appelés à vivre: divorce, belle-famille, agressions, racisme ... Si les conseils sont édifiants, la version des faits et certains énoncés sont parfois simplistes. Ces volumes se veulent des amorces au dialogue parents-enfants.

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