New Releases by Harriet Ziefert

A mommy is a special person. She knows just how to kiss a boo-boo to make it feel better and how to do hair-dos. When you need an audience for your puppet show, a mommy will always watch. Lift the flaps and see all the ways a mommy is wonderful. This celebration of mothers is ideal for Mother''s Day and for sharing throughout the year.

An assortment of animals playing various instruments make different kinds of music.

A collection of nursery rhymes, each with a numerical theme.

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".

Count ten trick-or-treaters on a Halloween night and watch them disappear at the spooky old house.

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

Because both Rabbit and Hare insist on having the larger piece of mushroom, they lose the whole thing to a sly skunk but learn an important lesson in the process.

Children will increase their vocabulary as they try to match the figures to various vehicles that fly, drive and ride.

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.

Word play book with flaps to lift to find reversed phrases with different meanings.

Edward Bear keeps his wishes in a special pillow.

Discusses all the things involved in choosing a pet.

Bible stories retold as portraits of human life, emphasizing the major characters of the Old and New Testaments.

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

Three clever billy goats outwit a mean troll that lives under the bridge they must cross on their way to a grassy pasture. Features split pages.

Debbie seems to be in everyone''s way as she searches for just the right place to play ball.

All the farm animals in this cumulative tale get into the act when the bull starts chasing the cow around the pasture.

A little girl who hates to go to bed and also hates to get up is told by her parents all the good things about doing both. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Why do we light candles? Whatis a dreidel? Josh learns the answers to these questions and the story of Hanukkah as he celebrates this special holiday with his family. Why do we light the menorah? What do the letters on the dreidel mean? Josh learns about the miracles that happened a long time ago, and how the traditions of Hanukkah are continued today. The interactive format makes this introduction to a special holiday accessible to the very young.

Allie''s preparations for Halloween include making a jack-o''-lantern, filling trick-or-treat bags, and finding a costume for the school parade.

Everybody has a lot to do before school starts, and so does Harry. He has to go for a checkup, visit the dentist, get a haircut--and that''s only the beginning!

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 . . .

Level Two When Harry Hippo takes a bath, he wants to get clean, but he also wants to play! Harry has lots of fun splish-splashing around! Then he cleans up the messy bathroom.

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.

A whole kingdom helps a young princess collect everything she needs for a daily bath.

Describes various objects and circumstances which traditionally mean good luck and bad luck.

When Andy wants to play, his parents and his sister tell him, "Later, Andy." When he gets tired of playing with his dog, he tells the dog, "Later, Rover."

Pictures of various city sights illustrate different shapes.