New Releases by Catherine McCafferty

A fictional tale of a young boy from Bethlehem, PA who encounters a "giant" in his town that turns out to be a relic of the town''s industrial past. The boy meets a man who used to work at Bethlehem Steel, learns about what it entails, and becomes interesting in working at a forge himself.

In this beloved tale, the Gingerbread Man escapes from the oven and has to outrun all the creatures that try to catch him! Children will eagerly continue reading to see if he is able to avoid the clever fox or if he will end up as an afternoon snack. This title, retold in English and Spanish, is an excellent skill-builder for reading and foreign language comprehension. Between the covers of this 32-page book is a classic tale of magic, imagination, and inspiration that delights children again and again. The stories in this series capture children''s interest and spark their imagination page after page. With captivating illustrations, this 8" x 8" book can inspire a lifelong love for literature and reading

A collection of 19 stories featuring princesses from Disney films.

Children''s Storybook Features: • 32 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches • Ages 4-8, PreK-Grade 3 Level Readers, Lexile 470L • Simple, easy-to-read pages with vibrant illustrations • A classic tale that helps children learn important life lessons • Includes hundreds of words to introduce and help build vocabulary The Magic Of Reading: Introduce your child to the world of literature with the timeless classic, The Gingerbread Man. This 32-page book features striking illustrations that entice young readers and new words to help develop vocabulary. Hands On Reading: A gingerbread man escapes from the oven and runs away to avoid being eaten. Find out if he avoids all the creatures he meets on the way, and teach children about the importance of trust! Features: More than just an engaging and timeless fairy tale, this children’s book includes illustrations that jump off the page, a narrative that encourages imagination, and a universal moral lesson every child should learn. Leveled Reading: This early reading book engages preschoolers to third graders with leveled reading text, illustrations, vocabulary, and an interesting story about trusting others to promote reading comprehension. Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

THE GINGERBREAD MAN: Featuring 32 pages of fresh, captivating illustrations, this 8" x 8" story book tells the story of the Gingerbread Man as he escapes from the oven and has to outrun all the creatures that try to catch him! CLASSIC STORIES: This classic tale, retold in English and Spanish, captures a child''s interest, page after page, as they take their imagination on a magical journey through timeless stories and adventures. FEATURES: With English and Spanish text side-by-side, this easy-to-follow Spanish story book is an excellent resource for strengthening reading skills. With its bilingual format, this Spanish story book for children is ideal for helping early readers with foreign language comprehension. FAMILY STORY TIME: Reading together is a great way to bond with your child while also fostering communication, understanding, and a lifelong love for reading. BUILD A LIBRARY: Collect every title from the Keepsake Stories collection to create the perfect library that will enchant readers time and time again!

In this beloved collection, children will be entranced by these whimsical and memorable, classic rhymes! Between the pages of the Brighter Child(R) Keepsake Stories books are the classic tales of magic, imagination, and inspiration that will delight children again and again.

Between the pages of the Brighter Child(R) Keepsake Stories books are the classic tales of magic, imagination, and inspiration that will delight children again and again. From the hard-working Red Hen to the foolish Gingerbread Man, these stories will capture children''s interest and spark their imagination page after page, inspiring a lifelong love of literature and reading. Each book includes 32 pages of fresh, captivating illustrations, and measures 8" x 8". --In this beloved tale, Rapunzel can only see her true love if she lefts down her long, golden hair. Children will eagerly continue reading to see what will happen when the evil witch discovers that a man has been climbing Rapunzel''s hair! --This title, retold in English and Spanish, is an excellent skill-builder for reading and foreign language comprehension.

Y mientras Aurora y Felipe bailaban, sus pequeños amigos agregaron a la escena la verdadera magica del bosque.

Ahoy, mates! Everyone’s favorite pirates are back in full-color in the Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man’s Chest: The Movie Storybook. Follow along as Jack Sparrow and his crew face a new threat on the high seas in this exciting adaptation of the movie, jam-packed with photographs from the film. No fan will want to be caught without a copy!

Sometimes it’s not so easy being a princess! Princess Aurora misses the quiet times she and Prince Philip shared before they got married. With some royal help, she arranges an unforgettable surprise for her prince. Princess fans will love this all-new story featuring lovely full-color illustrations.

The Dwarfs help Snow White and the Prince find the perfect gifts to exchange on their first wedding anniversary.

Disney princesses can be found in a fairy-tale castle, an enchanted wood, a French countryside, a desert kingdom-even under the sea! Although their stories may be similar-overcoming problems to reach “happily ever after”-each princess brings something special to her tale. Over the years, that “something special” has changed, but the beauty and love that shine in each princess have always remained the same.

C.1 ST. AID. KNOWLEDGE. 01-25-2008. $10.00.

When spring arrives in the Hundred-Acre Wood, Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet take a walk that turns into an adventure when they find an egg and try to learn to whom or what the egg might belong.

Vivid visual imagery brings this classic legend to life. Told simply, in language even the youngest family members will understand, the story beings with three young trees who dream - as children do - of doing big deeds When the woodcutters come, the trees each find that the reality of their existence doesn''t match their dreams... and yet... This touching story contains a simple lesson about God''s Plan for every life, told in a way that will touch hearts. A beautifully animated video anchors this trio of products for the whole family.

"Roo learns that it''s never too late to tell the truth"--P. [4] cover.

"Piglet learns to make the best of things by cooking up a sweet surprise"--Page 4 of cover

An illustrated retelling of the Old Testament story of Joseph, son of Jacob.

Melody the teenage mermaid can''t resist the call of the sea. Disney Chapter Books.

Picture Me "TM" Cute As Can Bee, Picture Me "TM" Grown-up, Picture Me "TM" with my Grandma, Picture Me "TM" on Santa''s Knee. Through these innovative, interactive and entertaining books, children see themselves accomplishing great feats and having magical adventures. Simply insert the child''s photo into the book, and the child is in the middle of the action on each page. Through the creative role-play in each Picture Me "TM" Book, children can learn important lessons about life, social interaction and self-esteem -- all contributing factors to a higher IQ. Picture Me "TM" Books have earned their reputation as high-quality educational products that encourage children under the age of seven to learn to read. Our award-winning, patented products inspire the imaginations of young children like no other books can. New titles this year, including Picture Me "TM" as Mom''s Little Helper, Picture Me "TM" as Dad''s Little Helper and Picture Me "TM" Cuddly as a Bunny provide children with even more imaginative role-play fun. The full color peel and press "TM" pieces allow children to see themselves in various costumes, trying on fun clothes and hairstyles -- imagining how they will be when they are grown-up!

The story of Moses - the Prince of Egypt is engaging and enlightening. Included in the Collector''s Edition toward the back is a section entitled How to Share this book with your child. It reads: Below we have provided some suggestions for families who would like to explore the story of Moses further, both as it is told in The Prince of Egypt and as it is found in the Book of Exodus. Shared family discussion can greatly enrigh your child''s experience of reading this book and seeing the film. Questions Your Children May Ask Your children may ask you for help in understanding many events and thems in The Prince of Egypt. Before sharing The Prince of Egypt with your young children, you may want to familiarize or refamiliarize yourself with this important story. Questions children will ask are likely to fall into three key areas: questions about God and God''s actions; questions about death; and questions about faith. Also listed in back are MORE IDEAS for Discussion Sources for further information and Note about this book.

Dot falls into a big crack with steep walls, Aphie must find help.

Chip and Dale repeatedly sabotage Mickey''s and Donald''s efforts to collect acorns and pinecones for Minnie and Daisy.