New Releases by Judy Hindley

"Story hour alert! Here’s a book with a clever premise, a bouncy text, and sunny, funny pictures. . . . Supremely satisfying." — Booklist (starred review) Mama Duck has a good hunch that the big brown creature waddling behind her babies is no duck! As the foxy impostor sneaks closer and closer to Mama Duck’s trailing brood, little ones will delight in shouting out his identity. Infectious rhythms and fresh, expressive watercolors liven up the pursuit, which ends when Mama Duck confronts the villain, beak to snout, and beats him at his own game.

Princess Betony is delighted to have found a proper friend at last - Rosie''s niece, Clover Pink. But having a friend isn''t as easy as Betony first thought. Especially when Clover decides she wants to be a witch and desperately needs to discover the Rule of Wishing.

In a delightful role-reversal that all children will love, Mummy Bear pretends to be completely lost without her little bear. And when Alice Bear returns from her exciting trip around the garden, bubbling with stories of tigers, sailing boats and tropical islands, Mummy Bear''s enormous hug reassures her that of course she''s been thinking of and missing her little bear every minute of the day!

Relates in verse the origin and uses of string.

Features animals marching one by one.

Rhyming, noise-making fun - introducing the animals of the farm!

A first book about telling the time.

From first waking up and getting dressed, through a trip to the park, to coming home for dinner, bath and bed, this bright picture book depicts a baby''s day.

Three yawning, nodding, and flopping children explore the best places for both animals and people to take a nap or go to sleep at night.

Children will discover the wonders of their bodies and the joy of learning to move in this edition of the popular picture book. From a wiggle of their shoulders to a stomp of their feet, a group of lovable toddlers joyfully explores the many ways to use their bodies. Lips can be made small for kissing, while arms can go up and down or reach out to hug those we love. Judy Hindley’s jaunty text and Brita Granstrom’s playful illustrations are perfect for children as they begin to discover the wonders of their bodies and the joy of learning to move.

Describes the movements of elephants, snakes, monkeys, peacocks, snails, butterflies, tigers, deer, flamingos and rabbits and asks readers if they can imitate them.

Rosy transforms a tree trunk into her own house for the day, where she entertains imaginary friends.

Wherever I go, I look for dogs - Dogs are my favourite things. Big dogs, small dogs, long dogs, tall dogs, any dogs, all dogs Don''t you like them too? Lazy dogs, crazy dogs, happy dogs, spotty dogs, this little girl loves them all - and she''s waiting to introduce you to every one of them in this celebration of man''s best friend! The illustrations are full of charm and humour, and whether you''d like a herding dog or a guard dog, a snoozing dog or a talking dog, there are dogs to suit all tastes and requirements in this prefect introduction to the wonderful world of dogs!

A baby monster does all the right things to make his family proud--until his first birthday party.

A truly catastrophic traffic problem occurs when a bus gets stuck in a hole, leading to a cumulative jam.

Wherever I go, I look for dogs -Dogs are my favourite things.Big dogs, small dogs, long dogs, tall dogs, any dogs, all dogsDon''t you like them too?Lazy dogs, crazy dogs, happy dogs, spotty dogs, this little girl loves them all - and she''s waiting to introduce you to every one of them in this stunning pocket-sized book! The illustrations are full of charm and humour, and whether you''d like a herding dog or a guard dog, a snoozing dog or a talking dog, there are dogs to suit all requirements and tastes in this prefect introduction to the wonderful world of dogs! There are also top tips, top facts and top jokes as well as practical information about looking after your dog.

Twelve vivid verses, each on a different colour, together form this inspiring kaleidoscopic picture book. Visually and verbally, each spread portrays lots of different objects and shades of colour from the everyday to the magical.

A group of toddlers joyfully explores all the fun things that they can do with their eyes, ears, mouths, hands, legs, feet--and everything in between. Full color.

Want to know what spies do? This book can tell you.

Part of the USBORNE MULTIMEDIA series, this new edition includes a CD-ROM encoder, which would-be spies can use to create uncrackable codes to send to fellow agents. The guidebook is filled with a range of activities: create disguises, trail a suspect, what to take on missions, plus puzzles and games to test and improve spying skills.

Discover what life was really like in this action-packed adventure through history. Visit a castle during the Crusades, meet a ferocious band of Viking raiders, explore Rome when the Roman empire was at its height and take a trip down the Nile at a time when pharaohs ruled Egypt. Informative and amusing, this fully illustrated book contains four updated Usborne classics: Knights & Castles, Viking Raiders, Rome & Romans, Pharaohs & Pyramids.

Detailed cartoon illus. 8 yrs+

An illustrated collection of poems describing all sorts of items that represent shades of colors from red, yellow, and green to pink, brown, and white.

A group of toddlers demonstrate all the fun things that they can do with their eyes, ears, mouths, hands, legs, feet-and everything in between.

A young boy describes all the things he likes and does not like about his feisty new puppy.

Rhythmic verse helps young readers identify colors, shapes and patterns of creatures encountered on a journey with Mother Bird as she combs the countryside in search of food for his hatchlings. Gatefolds on each page reveal additional country critters and allow readers to play an active role in Mother Bird''s morning hunt. Full color.