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.

Older brother thinks he knows the rules to hide-and-seek. But little sister has her own idea of how to play. And the resulting confusion, compounded by a lively dog, is hilarious. Now available for the first time in full-color and reformatted as a My First I Can Read Book, Crosby Bonsall''s appealing story and simple text will delight emergent readers.

When two boys carrying identical balloons meet, what''s to do but argue over whose is better? Now in full color, Crosby Bonsall''s beloved tale is available as a My First I Can Read Book certain to start readers off on the best foot.

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.

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.

Who ate Mrs. Meech''s blueberry pie? Mrs. Meech calls on private eyes Wizard, Skinny, Tubby, and Snitch to help her find out! When this book was first published, The Horn Book praised its "real humor, suspense, and definite characterization, which achieve a result that is irresistible." Now reissued in bright full color, Crosby Bonsall''s lively mystery will keep beginning readers laughing as the four clubhouse detectives search for clues.

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.

Wizard, Tubby, Skinny, and Snitch match their wits against the invisible door ringer. ‘Full of excitement and suspense.’ —Independent Schools Junior Booklist. Children''s Books of the Year 1966 (CSA)

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

Homer has a difficult time proving he is not a pest. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Andrew introduces Tim to a place where he can hold an elephant under his arm, pat a lion, and pick up a river.