New Releases by David Wojtowycz

This Step 2 Step into Reading Comic Reader is full of dragons, firefighting, and birthday cake! In this action-packed early reader, Elephant Joe stars as a brave firefighter with his trusty sidekick, Zebra Pete. While camping, they save a hapless dragon from a tree, then must put out a fire when he sets his birthday cake ablaze! Witty asides and clever dialogue add to the hilarity in this comical adventure from British author-illustrator David Wojtowycz. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

It''s time for dinner, but what does Doggy want to eat? Does Doggy want a doughnut? No, no, no This interactive board book lets you slide the tabs within the pages and make Doggy shake his head or wag his tail. It allows young children to tell the story and help Doggy make up his mind.

Elephant Joe, brave knight, will! (With his trusty sidekick, Zebra Pete, of course.) But there''s an unexpected twist in this tale. Is the damsel in distress who she seems to be? And what happens when Elephant Joe and Zebra Pete wake the dragon guarding the Dark Knight''s tower? There''ll be lots of jousting and heroics before it''s all over in this comical adventure from British author-illustrator David Wojtowycz. And we mean comic-al! Witty asides and clever dialogue in word balloons add to the hilarity and captivating design.

Claude is visiting his Great Aunt Annie in the Arctic. But he can''t help missing Mum and Dad. What is the big surprise they have promised on his return?

3...2...1... BLAST OFF! Elephant Joe is ready for his second adventure - and this time he''s a spaceman! It''s a short hop to the moon in his rocket. But look! A stripy alien (his friend, Zebra) being chased by a flying saucer (the lampshade). Lucky Elephant Joe brought his ray gun. Quick, back in the spaceship. 3... 2... 1... SPLASH DOWN! Just in time for a bath before bed. Pull the tabs and turn the wheels to help Elephant Joe on his adventure into space.

Ail argraffiad, mewn clawr meddal, o gasgliad o benillion hwyliog am greaduriaid y môr wedi eu darlunio''n ddeniadol i blant bach. Chwaer gyfrol i Dwndwr yn y Jyngl, Y Llew Cariadus, Mŵ-mŵ, Mê-mê, Wel dyna i chi le! a Y Jiráff na allai Ddawnsio. Addasiad Cymraeg o Commotion in the Ocean. Cyhoeddwyd gyntaf yn 1996. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

A funky-monkey boogie-woogie riot of a read! A glittery extravaganza - the most sparkly party of the year. It''s Monkey''s birthday and everyone''s invited. But who will win the Best-Dressed prize? Lioness, in her slinky dress? Or maybe Hippo, in her tutu? Whoever wins, these animals are going to boogie all night long! With its stunningly striking cover design and glitter finish, this book will dance off the shelves!

Fizz the fire engine is too shy to flash his lights or sound his siren until the day a train is stuck in the tunnel and only Fizz can save it from disaster.

PICTURE BOOKS. Deep in the African heartland, way out on the hot sunny plains, there lived a small lion who didn''t fit in, and Leo was this lion''s name. All Leo wants is to love and hug his fellow lions, but his mother tells him that if he can''t learn to hunt he has no place in the pride. So Leo is all alone...until out in the wide world he meets lots of animals who appreciate his love, hug and help. Soon he has a whole pride of his own, made up of all his friends. Even the other lions appreciate Leo''s love in the end. This funny, touching rhyming text is wonderfully brought to life by Hugh Laurie with accompanying jungle music and sound effects.

Simple text and illustrations describe the sounds made by fire engines, buses, helicopters, race cars and other vehicles as they go about their work.

Scoop the digger boasts that he has the most important job on the building site and drives around showing off. When he gets stuck in cement however, Scoop is forced to swallow his pride and ask for help.

The Busy Bunnies are up to all sorts of things! Find the matching object pairs, fit the two big jigsaw pieces together and join these busy little bunnies at the seaside, at nursery, at home and at bedtime.

The Busy Bunnies are up to all sorts of things! Find the matching object pairs, fit the two big jigsaw pieces together and join these busy little bunnies at the seaside, at nursery, at home and at bedtime.

The Busy Bunnies are up to all sorts of things! Find the matching object pairs, fit the two big jigsaw pieces together and join these busy little bunnies at the seaside, at nursery, at home and at bedtime.

The Busy Bunnies are up to all sorts of things! Find the matching object pairs, fit the two big jigsaw pieces together and join these busy little bunnies at the seaside, at nursery, at home and at bedtime.

Claude really wants a hug from his mom, but she is too busy.

Preschoolers can outfit Claude, the little polar bear, for any occasion in this playful novelty book. In What Will You Wear, Claude?, readers can choose the right clothes for a rainy day, a snowy day, a costume party, and more. When bedtime arrives, all of Claude''s clothes can be stored in his closet. Youngsters will be drawn to the adorable character, bright colors, and play value in these books, while their parents will appreciate their educational value and convenience