New Releases by Kara McMahon

Friday the Scaredy Cat has his first playdate in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read adventure. Today is a big day for Friday the Scaredy Cat! Friday has his very first playdate with a nice orange cat named Mushy. There is just one problem—Friday is scared of playdates! Can Friday face his fear and learn to have fun with a new friend? This sweet and silly Level 1 Ready-to-Read story lets emerging readers laugh along with Friday as he learns that new things can be good things.

Look out! Zoe is ready to ride a bike just like a big kid! It may take a little practice, but soon Zoe learns to ride her tricycle all by herself–zoom zoom!

"There are new things in Friday''s house: a new bed, a new bowl, a new toy mouse. There are new smells and new noises, too. Friday is scared. What do these things mean? Is it a monster...or could it be a new little sister?"--

Elmo is host of a talk show on the Happy Healthy Monsters Network. The topic of the day is hygiene and Sesame Street guests help Elmo demonstrate hygiene dos and don’ts. Topics covered are handwashing, bathing, tooth care, preventing the spread of germs, and more. Humorous text and illustrations make learning about how to stay healthy both easy and fun!

Friday, an almost all black cat, is afraid of many things, despite his four big fangs.

"Dora is going on an adventure on her bike. She''s going to ride to Bike Park. Dora''s bike has a special bell on it that she rings to let people know she''s coming. Ring! Ring!"--Page [4] of cover.

This sturdy carry-along boxed set collects four previously published Sesame Street photographic board books that touch on significant milestones as babies become toddlers and toddlers get older. Too Big for Bottles follows Baby Cookie Monster as he masters the art of drinking from a sippy cup. In Too Big for Diapers, Baby Ernie learns to use his new potty. Big Enough for a Bed is about Elmo’s move from a crib to a toddler bed. Big Enough for a Bike is the story of how Zoe learns to ride her brand-new tricycle. Crisp, bright photos and brief, matter-of-fact text will reassure toddlers as they, too, attempt to master important growing-up skills. This is an indispensable little library for all families. The box has a plastic handle and Velcro closure.

Dora''s adventures have taken her all over the world--and she''s got the wardrobe to prove it! In this fun, interactive novelty book, Dora takes readers on a trip through her photo album and shows pictures of her and her friends in different places around the globe. And the best part is that Dora fans are encouraged to be a part of the story! Just punch out the Dora doll and dress her up in the different outfits again and again!

Young readers learn key concepts with Diego in this interactive board book that includes touch-and-feel elements, foldout flaps, foil, and more. Full color.

Blue loves her baby brother, Sprinkles, and teaches him games and hobbies.

By reading the information in Diego''s animal notebook, readers can learn about rain forest animals and then put animal-shaped stickers in the proper habitats featured on the fold-out map.

Elmo goes to school.

Elmo and Zoe are best buddies. So when Zoe suddenly decides that she’d like to change a few things about herself to be more like her other monster girlfriends, it’s up to Elmo to convince her that she’s lovable just the way she is.

Celebrate Valentine''s Day with Elmo in this lovey-dovey filled lift-the-flap board book! Elmo tells toddlers all about all there is to love, including family, friends, pets, and favorite things. This sweet lift-the-flap book offers both the serious explanations and the humor that are the hallmark of the Elmo’s World series on Sesame Street. A perfect read for Valentine’s Day!

Read the book in Elmo''s backpack with your child to introduce the idea of starting school. Using the items shown in the backpack, encourage your child to ask questions--and to answer them!--Hang tag.

Favorite Sesame Street characters appear in seven short stories.

Zoe loves her Zoe-mobile; after all, she built it herself and proudly "drives" it all around Sesame Street. But when the horn breaks, she turns to others for ideas about what to do. Finally, she realizes that she can figure out what''s wrong and repair it herself. This is a story about self-reliance that will inspire any child, with a special message about self-empowerment for girls.Way to Go, Zoe!