New Releases by Geoffrey Hayes

When their cousin Bo comes to visit, Benny and Penny hide their toys and try to go on a treasure hunt without him, but Bo will not stop pestering them.

Two mice meet their new neighbor and discover that she is not as scary as they feared.

"[S]weet, delicately colored illustrations have an old-fashioned feel that gives the familiar sibling story a timeless quality.A charmer that will invite repeated readings." - Booklist (starred review)
 
How can Benny pretend to be a brave pirate when his pesky little sister, Penny, wants to tag along and is always asking for a hug? He tries to lose her, but when he does, he starts to feel a little lost himself. Penny proves her bravery and saves Benny from a bug. They hug as Benny explains he was only pretending she bugged him.
 
Veteran children's book author and illustrator Geoffrey Hayes returns to his childhood love of comics, bringing unforgettable characters to life. With rare warmth and humor, he insightfully catches the essence of the bonds and tensions that unite siblings.

Geisel Award winner Geoffrey Hayes has created brand-new bonus material to enhance this Step into Reading treasury of three classic Otto & Uncle Tooth mysteries, for children who are ready to read on their own.
 
Secrets! Treasure! Mystery and adventure! Otto, Uncle Tooth, and the quirky characters of Boogle Bay are always up to something intriguing. This treasury of three rollicking Step 4 leveled readers includes The Secret of Foghorn Island, The Treasure of the Lost Lagoon, and The Curse of the Cobweb Queen in one great edition. Readers can pore over a new map of Boogle Bay and environs, character profiles, introductory teasers for each story, and more!