New Releases by CROSBY BONSALL

A little girl builds a "truly great thing" out of junk. Her friend Stanley is nowhere to be found. But who is Stanley anyway? What a mystery! Until the great thing is almost complete, that is. Then, it''s playtime, and there''s just no stopping Stanley. This classic story is a Level 1 I Can Read that is perfect for the beginning reader learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

Two boys. Two balloons. Each boy thinks his balloon is best. What do you think?

The disappearance of a blueberry pie draws the Private Eyes Club into a mystery that "combines real humor, suspense, and definite characterization which achieve a result that is irresistible."

A little girl brags to her cat about the tricks she teaches her dog, unaware that her cat can do them all.

Who''s afraid of the dark? Every night at bedtime, Stella the dog shakes and shivers. She sees scary shapes and hears scary noises. Stella is afraid of the dark! At least that''s what her owner says. But that might not be the whole story. . . .

When little ‘scaredy cat’ Annie disappears, it’s another baffling case for detectives Wizard, Tubby, Skinny, and Snitch. ‘One of the funniest of the author’s easy-to-read stories about the youthful ‘private eyes.’’ —BL.

Doorbells are mysteriously ringing all over the neighborhood. The four private eyes are in for some surprises -- like burning cakes, overflowing bathtubs and a phone that doesn''t ring -- on the invisible ringer''s trail. But the culprit turns out to be the biggest surprise of all!

Wizard''s private eyes don''t want any girls in their clubhouse. But a funny little man double-crosses the boys with a message in code. Then Marigold and her girlfriends get to show just how much the private eyes really need them.

Allie hates endings and goodbyes until her friend, Ms. Lenya, helps her learn that some things can''t ever be lost.

The four members of the Private Eyes Club—Skinny, Wizard, Snitch, and Tubby—solve the baffling case of the missing cat.

Nobody will play with Homer until Bear comes along and teaches him a new game.

Through a hole in the fence a boy sees an eye and wanders throughout the barnyard trying to identify the animal. Includes many photographs.

About two children who are very best friends until one wants toplay with the other''s toys.