New Releases by Jodie Shepherd

Simple text and photos introduce librarians and describes the important jobs they perform everyday in the library.

Read along with Disney! The Buddies go on a brand-new adventure in this Level 2 reader with word for word narration! This brand-new series of early readers features original stories and adorable illustrations of the Disney Buddies. The books are perfect for audiences who already know the charismatic Buddies, plus those who are just discovering them! Budderball can''t wait to go to the town fair. When he and the Buddies arrive, there are games to play, rides to go on, and races to win. But Budderball is most excited about the food: cotton candy, popcorn, peanuts--it all sounds so delicious! When the hungry pup stumbles upon a pie-eating contest, he knows he''s found a fair event made for him.

Budderball can''t wait to go to the town fair. When he and the Buddies arrive, there are games to play, rides to go on, and races to win. But Budderball is most excited about the food at the fair. Cotton candy, popcorn, peanuts-it all sounds so delicious! When the hungry pup stumbles upon a pie-eating contest, he knows he''s found a fair event made for him.

Is the moon made of cookies? Is it made of cheese? Elmo learns all about the moon.

What''s the word on the street? Find out as Elmo visits many fun places in his neighborhood and learns new words.

Big Red Riding Hood goes to visit his Granny and meets a big blue monster along the way. What happens next?

Rosita and Elmo are making a special recipe with Rosita''s abuela, and Rosita wants to read the recipe herself.

Looks at a work day in the life of a mail carrier and the job they do, discussing how they deliver mail to both homes and businesses.

Have you ever wondered what it''s like to be a police officer or a firefighter? Turn to the Rookie Read-About Community series to find out! Simple, engaging text and vivid photographs show you what various workers in our communities do-and the contributions they make to our daily lives. In this book, readers will discover why police officers are a vital part of any community-and how these brave men and women help keep us safe every day.

Have you ever wondered what it''s like to be a police officer or a firefighter? Turn to the Rookie Read-About Community series to find out! Simple, engaging text and vivid photographs show you what various workers in our communities do-and the contributions they make to our daily lives. Children are fascinated by firefighters, and this title offers them an exciting look into how firefighters spend their days.

Perfect for Back to School, this book features more than 30 flaps that help teach five different early learning concepts: shapes, colors, counting, action words, and matching. Hop aboard the big yellow school bus with Elmo and his friends and join them for an exciting day at school. Familiar preschool activities like arts and crafts, discovery time, and recess are enhanced by more than 30 fun flaps that reinforce classic learning concepts. With colors, counting, shapes, and more to discover, kids will want to visit Elmo’s school again and again

What would it be like to be a farmer for a day? Eddie and his friends can''t wait to find out! Whether they are feeding animals, collecting eggs, listening to the sounds on the farm, working in the garden or even helping out at the farmstand, there is always lots to do! The story is read by a narrator and includes music and sound effects that help children and parents follow along and read together.Special Bonus Feature: a parent child activity guide.

Guess what Elmo is thinking about as he gazes out his bedroom window. He''s thinking about the stars and the moon - and imagining what it would be like to explore them in a spaceship!

Featuring fun rhymes, bright illustrations, and four big mystery flaps, Guess Who: Baby Animals is one of the newest additions to the popular format! An exciting pop-up on the last page adds to the charm of this adorable book. Who is hiding near her mother? Who is waiting to hatch? Children will love guessing which of their favorite baby animals (koala, kangaroo, chicken, emperor penguin) are hiding in this adorable book. As they read the clever rhymes, kids will discover the four different animal friends hiding beneath big flaps. A surprise pop-up at the end of the book adds to the charm of this delightful book.

Rosita is a peasant down on her luck until a friendly farmer trades some magical beans, frijoles, for her cow, vaca. When Rosita climbs the beanstalk that grows in her backyard, she encounters a loud giant...but he''s not at all what Rosita expects! Find out more in this funny fairy tale board book and read-along CD.

Who is that feathered friend strolling through the forest? It''s Big Red Riding Hood and he is bringing some food to his sick granny. But a hungry Cookie Monster is following Big Red! Uh-oh! Will the hungry monster get Big red Riding Hood''s treats? Find out in this funny fairy tale board book and read-along CD.

Shows how Johnny Appleseed grew from a young boy who loved the outdoors into the legendary man who spread apple trees all across the United States.

Elmo knows that Earth is a wonderful place full of plants, animals, insects and people. Let''s Help the Earth is a pop-up book that teaches young children about the environment around them and what they can do to take care of it. Packed with pop-ups, wheels to turn, and flaps to open, Let''s Help the Earth also has a removable list of reminders everyone can use to keep Earth beautiful.

Rhyming Rapunzel is a cute and adorable princess with a problem... a witch who doesn''t like rhymes. But handsome Prince Grover is here to help her. Will a chair, a bear, or long hair rescue Rhyming Rapunzel? Find out in this funny fairy tale!

Austin is a robot repairman in Mega City, where robots never seem to break down. Then Uniqua calls and says Robot Reba is broken and on a rampage--she won''t stop making cookies and refuses to share her cookies with anyone. Then, one robot after another has a breakdown. Professor Bug (Pablo) announces that he is controlling all of the robots, and he''s going to rule Mega City! Can Austin and Uniqua save Mega City?

All of Big Bird''s friends wish him a Happy Birthday!

"Five adorable farm friends are waiting for kids to ''guess who'' in this fun and engaging book..."--Cover back.

Various ocean animals are hidden beneath flaps and describe themselves so readers can guess what type of animals they are.

Edie, Sarah Lynn and their friends are always busy, visiting the park, the beach, a farm, a fire station, the zoo, and other places. Activities on every page encourage involvement and introduce early learning concepts, such as colors, sounds, and counting.

Hidden behind peekaboo flaps, five safari animals are waiting for kids to "guess who" in this rhyming book.

Based on the popular Sesame Street segment What''s the Word on the Street?, this fun board book offers die cuts, busy scenes, and a unique layered look to create an inviting way to learn new words while reinforcing words that kids already know. Full color.

Aloha! The Backyardigans are off on a tropical adventure! The Legendary Luau Brothers, Tyrone, Pablo and Austin are throwing a Hawaiian beach party. But will the angry Volcano Sisters, Uniqua and Tasha, manage to ruin everything before the celebrations get under way? Find out in this lift-the-flap adventure story.

Uniqua, Palo, Tyrone, and Austin join Princess Tasha for a royal fair at her castle. This should be a merry day, but the princess isn''t merry at all. Can the Backyardigans make her smile? This reader features rebus icons throughout the story. Full color.

Sesame Street celebrates Halloween with a parade. Includes pop-up illustrations and counting activities.

"A tangram is made up of shapes that can fit together to make other shapes. Read Tangrams to see what fun shapes you can make!"--Page 4 of cover.