New Releases by Harriet Ziefert

Includes a gift for the new baby! Max does everything he can think of the encourage his new sibling to be born. He''s convinced that the baby will never arrive--until the day comes when Daddy takes Mommy to the hospital. Expectant parents will want to read this with their children. Soon-to-be older siblings are sure to identify with Max. Includes a nursery door hanger with two important messages: "Shhhh! Baby sleeping" and "Come in! Baby awake".

A farmer makes a series of trades and ends up with the dog he had at the start.

Puffin/Math Easy-to-Read Level 2.

Edward Bear keeps his wishes in a special pillow.

Grade level: 1, 2, 3, k, p, e.

In this version of the popular folksong, a baby won''t go to sleep and its family jokes about all the funny ways they could get it to sleep. Printed music included.

This imagination-building picture book shows children how to relate colors to objects in the world around them. Board book with interactive VelcroTM play pieces.

Two little witches out trick-or-treating on Halloween night meet other creatures and form a growing group of trick-or-treaters.

Easy-to-read story about sizes. Illustrated by Andrea Baruffi. Puffin Easy-To-Read Level 1.

Everyone in Andy''s family except the dog has an excuse for not playing with him, but playing with Rover tires Andy to the point where he has to make excuses to the dog.

Jason is riding the bus when a dog sits down right in the middle of the road. He will not get out of the way! A lady tries to move him and a policeman tries, too. But only Jason knows how to get that dog to move . . .

A little boy makes a day full of wishes--one in the morning, one at noon, and one in the evening--and his imagination lets him see what it would be like if they came true. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Illustrations and simple text depict the sleeping habits of animals and humans.

Jon falls off his bike and goes to the doctor for stitches. Puffin Easy-To-Read Level 1.

Rebuffed by John, who is busy, Jessie plays instead with Muffy the dog, who displays both old and new tricks.

Colors, the months, numbers, and the alphabet are identified with a word and an easily recognized situation

Sleepy Dog thinks of many excuses why he cannot go to sleep at bedtime, but finally he does become sleepy enough to slip into slumber.

In arguing over who contributed the most to building the best sandcastle ever, Lewis, Steffy, and Angel accidentally destroy their handiwork.

"A fresh and moving story of a mother''s dedication to acquire a coat for her daughter in post-World War II hard times. Anna''s mother decides to trade the few valuables she has left for wool and for the services of a spinner, a weaver, and a tailor. Lobel''s pictures do a tremendous job of evoking the period. Insightful and informative, this may make children consider how precious the ordinary can become in times of turmoil."--(starred review) Booklist

Start your baby''s day with a book about a little bunny and his family. The pictures of familiar, everyday activities will be immediately recognizable-- and fun to talk about too! The book is easy to wipe clean, has safe and rounded corners, and is non-toxic. Created for babies from the age of six months.

A rabbit tries to find out which bird lays Easter eggs so he can give one to his grandmother.

Mr. Rose''s class''s experiment in identifying "mystery powders" turns into a delicious chemistry lesson.

A little girl asks many questions about the world while taking a walk with her mother.

A dog and his pet cat share good-night kisses and playful dreams until morning wakes them, in this bedtime story for youngest beginning readers. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. And look for the sequel to this popular leveled reader, Sleepy Dog, Wake Up!