New Releases by Gillian McClure

Red Hoodie wants to tell a story about herself, her granny, and a wolf. But with the wrong punctuation, things don''t end so great for Granny! What can Red Hoodie do to give her grandma the happy ending she deserves--and how can punctuation help? This hilarious book illustrates the importance of correct punctuation through humor and an unforgettable twist on the "Little Red Riding Hood" tale. Readers will delight in this book''s eye-catching watercolor illustrations and Red Hoodie''s own writing.

"Tanglwood is a sleepy, overgrown wood that communicates mysteriously with the earth, below ground. Fox, Rat and Crow live in Tanglewood, and they have a lot to grumble about."--Publisher.

A snowy adventure for the dog pals, Dubbin and Todd. Dubbin flips off his wheels and Ta-da! His skateboard becomes a snowboard. Todd follows behind on a tray but there are frightening things along the way - can he and Dubbin deal with them?

Peter has heard of the legend of the Selkie seals who can turn into humans, but he can''t believe it when he rescues a real, live Selkie from the oysterman''s nets. The two become friends, and Selkie teaches Peter the language of the sea. But someone else has his eye on the Selkie, and danger threatens Peter and his new friend.

"Is there a mouse living in this house? Well the bird has seen it, the squirrel has heard it, the cat has even touched it! But this is no ordinary mouse ... Just wait and see"--Back cover.

Two boys and a dog find a place where the stream meets the sea. Can they build a dam to hold back the water? There are stones and driftwood and seaweed - is it enough to stop the stream?

Zoe goes to sea in her little boat, leaving her dog behind. But when she gets into trouble, guess who is there to come to her rescue?

A boy thinks there is something living inside the old hollow tree that stands in the park. It is only when he is pulled through a hole that the boy discovers what is is - a little white sprite. They play together in the sprite''s world inside the tree but when the boy has to go home, the sprite doesn''t want him to leave.

One day a strange cat appears at the door. ''My name is Tom Finger,'' he cries. Each day he appears, and each day he leaves a strange and wonderful gift: a silk purse, a lace handkerchief, an embroidered needle case. Queenie is completely entranced by him - her brother though is convinced he is a witch''s cat. But Queenie is determined to find out - and one day starts following the cat through the snowy forest, following a trail of red wool…What Queenie finds at the end of the trail is totally unexpected.A book that has exquisite, beautiful illustrations,and a traditional feel that will be cherished for years to come.Praise for Tom Finger:''McClure''s storytelling has a strange magical rhythm to it and her drawings have a wistful delicacy'' Books for Keeps''enchanting'' Financial Times''a magical tale, set in a snowy landscape'' Daily Telegraph

When a poor carpenter selects a very proud and stubborn donkey to carry his wife Mary to Bethlehem, the donkey tries to resist, but his act of rebellion is miraculously transformed into an act of courage.