New Releases by Eileen Spinelli

Three children describe how they feel when one of their parents is away.

Can angels fly? Can angels sing? Yes, child. They can. If angels can fly and angels can sing, what do they wear when doing these things? In this book from Eileen Spinelli and Emily Arnold McCully, a young child seeks to understand the nature of angels, in very childlike terms. A bedtime discussion between mother and daughter explores the secret lives of angels, from dancing and playing hide-and-seek to dressing in clothing that will be familiar to every child.

Describes in rhyme the special qualities that characterize each month of the year.

When the sun sets, it''s time for Kittycat to go to bed. After all, she''s had a very busy day of scaring mice and swatting yarn balls. Beautifully illustrated by Anne Mortimer, this lyrical poem offers a lullaby to help Kitty (and children) drift into sleep, and a gentle reassurance that bad dreams will stay away.

A boy wears his new yellow shirt and is transformed in his imagination into a duck, a lion, a daffodil, a trumpet, and other things.

In rhyming verse, a little girl describes places where animals like to sleep, from seals snoozing on ice to spiders in the kitchen clock, as well as her favorite place, on grandma''s lap.

In summer and in winter, Althea enjoys the ritual of taking her bath.

A father shares dinner and bedtime rituals with his daughter before going outto work the night shift. Full color.

Ages 5 to 8 years. A delightful adventure emerges as each little boy and girl goes about the task of cleaning his or her room -- a chore that no child likes -- in "How to Clean Your Room". Eileen Spinelli spins a glorious tale as she inspires children to clean their rooms -- not in a rush, but with the wildest imaginings and a tender touch. For the bedroom is where you laugh and cry, dream big dreams, and store your precious memories. This book could start a whole movement of children asking to clean their rooms! Includes special features children love -- pop-ups, pulls, flaps, and a spinner.

Pictures and rhyming text depict a father coming home at the end of the day and unwinding from work as he participates in the bedtime rituals of his son.

When Lizzie Logan learns about her mother''s pregnancy, she worries about becoming second banana to a baby. To impress her new stepfather and win her mother''s approval, Lizzie decides to win the Little Miss Seafood contest and goes on a whale of an adventure.

The Hog family tries various modes of transportation to get to the opera with decidely unexpected results.

A poetic celebration of the whooping crane, one of the rarest birds in North America.

Despite a blizzard, Christmas comes to a small church in unexpected ways.

Did you know that crickets make their chirping sounds by rubbing their wings together, and that only male crickets can chirp? You''ll learn all about crickets, and even how to tell the temperature by counting a cricket''s chirps. Let''s-Read-and-Find-Out Science Stage 2.

When Mama arrives home, she and her child enjoy a series of activities together before bedtime.

When Lizzie''s mother announces that she is remarrying, Heather wonders if her wild and unusual friendship with Lizzie will survive the preparations for the wedding.

Simple text and photographs present cats and their basic care.

Sharks are one of the sea''s most misunderstood and feared creatures. In this series, readers uncover the secrets of these sleek fish. Learn how to identify the many different types of sharks, and where they live. Correlated to State Standards!

This series features basic facts about animals commonly found in zoos.

Photographs and text describe the characteristics and behavior of different types of horses.

Brief text and illustrations introduce various breeds of kittens.

Rhyming text lists things that make you laugh and cry.