New Releases by DOUG CUSHMAN

Rex the warthog teaches his best friend, Oslo the oxpecker, to swim in this first book in the sweet and funny Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about the unlikely duo. Rex the warthog and Oslo the oxpecker bird are friends who do everything together. But when Rex wants to go swimming, Oslo objects! The water looks cold and wet. There might be sharks. Will Rex be able to help Oslo overcome his fears and join in the fun?

Having a baby-sitter has never been more fun! The hilarious animals from “1-800- Hire-R-Critters,” brought to life by Doug Cushman’s energetic illustrations and clever rhymes, make each night of the week a rollicking ride from supper to bedtime. A StarWalk Kids Digital Original book.

When a young pig watches monster movies before bed, he''s in for some tail-curling nightmares. From the Phantom Hog of the Opera to the Porker from the Black Lagoon, seventeen poems put a pigmarish spin on creepy classics. Illustrations evoke retro movie posters with hog-wild humor.

Find out how polar bears, gingerbread men, elves, toys—even Santa—help their little ones settle down on an exciting night, in author-illustrator Doug Cushman''s Christmas Eve Good Night. Everyone needs to go to bed on Christmas Eve--even at the North Pole! If you were a snowman with a long carrot nose, Coal for your eyes and a scarf for your clothes, In your bed that''s zero degrees Fahrenheit, How would you wish your frosty papa good night? In this companion to Halloween Good Night, Doug Cushman introduces a wide array of North Pole inhabitants that are sure to entrance children who are anticipating the much-loved holiday.

An exciting, gently spooky, and fun early reader detective adventure! You''ll join School Library Journal is welcoming this Level One I Can Read "to the primer shelves both at Halloween time and throughout the year." Dirk Bones and the Mystery of the Haunted House is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children 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. Perfect for Halloween reading A charming cozy seasonal pick

A cosmic adventure with a character in the spirit of Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon, and other great space age heroes. Features read-to-me audio, perfect for sharing.

From the master of beginning reader mysteries, Doug Cushman, comes the second adventure of ace reporter Dirk Bones—and the mystery is as silly and spooky as ever!

Mr. Crocodile''s plans to catch and eat some pesky monkeys do not work out and he becomes friends with them instead.

A mystery-loving anteater has a chance to solve several mysteries during her vacation at the Hotel Bathwater.

This premier line of beginning readers promotes education and entertainment. Three suggested reading levels make it easy for parents, teachers and kids to find the right books. With humor, history, mystery and more, there''s a category for every reader. Full color. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Inspector Hopper and his perpetually hungry assistant McBugg solve three mysteries for their insect friends.

Aunt Eater the anteater finds plenty of mysteries to solve when she attends a Halloween costume party.

Mice whirling in the moonlight, having a party on Halloween night, are threatened by an approaching cat until they come up with an ingenious trick to scare him off.

A collection of children''s books on the subjects of weather and water.

Two friends, Mouse and Mole, work in their garden and learn about the natural world during each season of the year.

Possum tricks Gator and Bear, but they get back at him when they tell him they are going to make possum stew.

A family buys various items at the market.

CenterFour Aunt Eater Mysteries! A stolen traveling bag . . . A mysterious black shadow on the wall . . . A thief next door . . . A disappearing cat . . . Don''t worry, Aunt Eater is on the case.