New Releases by David McPhail

"Jack and Rick want to play together, but there's a river between them and they will have to work together to bridge it."--Source inconnue.

Now available as a board book, this bestselling bedtime favorite is an adorable expression of a mothers'' love. Full color. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Describes all the accomplishments of the capable Can-Do Pigs.

A young man joins an ocean cruise on which some bad-mannered pigs create disaster while on board, and when the man returns home, a great surprise awaits him.

Three friends--a boy, a bear, and a bug--learn, love, and play together.

One minute, the narrator of this cleverly rhyming romp is quietly reading. The next minute, pigs descend upon his house in every imaginable getup, by every available means, from every possible place—even “Pigs from France” and “Pigs just in their underpants.” What results is lovable porcine mayhem and a pizza pig-out! * “A must for all picture-book collection.”—School Library Journal, starred review * “McPhail presents a magnificent group of porkers, whose capacity for costumes and capers is truly wondrous . . . Kids will find this a very good book indeed.”—Booklist, starred review * “This is McPhail at his whimsical best.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review A Booklist Children''s Editors'' Choice

Emma''s search for a soft, cuddly pet has a surprising ending.

A young boy who has trouble reading helps Santa with his yearly rounds and receives a special Christmas present.

Bernie has convinced Walter than a lion, a tiger, and an elephant are breaking the toys he leaves outside at night. When Bernie helps Walter set a trap to capture the culprits, the reader will get a surprise! IRA/CBC Children's Choice. Full-color illustrations.

On his way to school, a small boy befriends a very large bear who is lost.

Pig Pig thinks of all the jobs he could get, from cook to auto mechanic, and is enthusiastic about performing similar tasks for his family at home.

While waiting to have his picture taken, Pig Pig practices saying "Cheese" as he looks through a photo album and is amazed at the outcome.

Over breakfast, Pig Pig informs his mother about all the wonderful feats he intends to accomplish that day, such as jumping 500 elephants on his motorcycle and driving a rocket to the moon.

Pig Pig refuses to grow up. He is a big pig, but he insists on sleeping in a crib, eating strained foods, wearing baby clothes, and riding in a stroller. Then one day, Pig Pig surprises everyone-especially himself.

Henry Bear takes good care of the park that his father bought before taking off on a balloon trip.

Illustrations spin a tale about putting on a play using only the words of the title in different combinations.

It is when the fix-it man is trying to repair the television and her parents are trying to entertain her that Emma becomes so interested in reading, she no longer cares about TV.