New Release Books by Bruce Degen

A young boy does NOT want to go to bed. ''Bedtime is boring,'' he tells his mom. But soon he finds that there's more to his bed than meets the eye. Magic School Bus illustrator Bruce Degen tells this charming story of a little boy who discovers that his imagination can make bedtime fun!

Nate loves skateboarding, but Kate prefers making hats. "I hate to skate," she tells Nate. "Do you like my hat?" Unimpressed, Nate retorts "I hate that hat." Kate’s feelings are hurt—so she ignores Nate as he falls. Now that Nate is hurt and sad, too, his outlook has changed. "Wait, Kate," he says. "I was a brat." Kate waits, and admits she wasn’t nice either, and new possibilities open. Now Nate and Kate both like to skate—and wear hats! Straightforward and heartfelt, Nate and Kate’s story is the perfect reminder that we may not always share each other’s interests, but we must be respectful and open-minded all the same! An I Like to Read® book for emerging readers. Guided Reading Level D.

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

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.''

"Based on the television series The Magic School Bus Rides Again."

What do doodlebugs do together... Daddy and his doodlebug doodle the things that doodlebugs like to do. They snack on potoodle chips while walking through the zoo, ride the caboodle car on the train, and padoodle their canoe through the sun and the rain. And at night when it's time to turn out the light, they say, "Don't let the bedboodles bite!" Because that's what doodlebugs do!

After sailing away on the high sea and in the sky, this young pig knows that home is the best place to be.

Charlie Muttnik is the pup with the pencil, the mutt with the marker, the dog with the drawing pad, the chap with the chalk! He draws all the time. But when Charlie doodles all over his homework, there's trouble at school. It's only when his strict teacher, Miss Rich, tries something new that both realize Charlie can be a great artist at school and at home.

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.

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

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

Includes "Jamberry, The Teddy Bears' Picnic, " and "A Friend for Growl Bear."

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 canoebery 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 fatastic 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.

Tim Kitten goes to visit the Old Cats' Home and makes friends with an old lady cat who misses her home--especially a red cupboard filled with goodies. Tim goes home and, with the help of family and friends, prepares a wonderful surprise. Full-color illustrations.

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

The class learns about food chains when it is challenged to discover what a tuna fish sandwich and some smelly green pond scum have in common

The class decides to buy a star for Dorothy Ann's birthday. Join Ms. Frizzle's class on a field trip to outer space where they do some careful star shopping and learn a lot of star knowledge along the way.

Great elementary grades reading.

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

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