New Releases by Kate McMullan

Learn about all of the animals that coexist in just one tree that a classroom planted in this fun, informative, cumulative picture book in the tradition of This is the House That Jack Built. A class plants a tree in the playground, and together, they watch it grow. There is no shortage of action to observe in its branches: a robin protecting her eggs from a squirrel and her kits, a lizard stalking a spider, and a hawk swirling around overhead. Within this tree is an entire ecosystem, all created by the class who planted it. Beloved children''s book creator Kate McMullan has crafted a story that will encourage kids to cultivate a love of nature as they observe the world living inside their backyards.

Perfect for fans of Five Little Monkeys Jump in the Bath, this fun and educational picture book brings together adorable baby animals and bathtime. How do YOU take a bath? Does your mama comb your fur? Do you shake off all your dirt? Do you splash and flap and quack? Do the birdies peck your back? No! Follow elephants, pigs, monkeys, hippos, and more in this charming rhyming picture book from veteran author Kate McMullan. How does a pig take a bath? It sinks in the mud! What about a chicken? It thrashes about in dust! And a cat? Why, it licks itself clean, of course! Sydney Hanson''s adorable illustrations toggle neatly between animals in nature grooming themselves and humorous depictions of children attempting the animals'' bathing tactics. By the end of the book, the child finally makes his way to the bathtub, no mud baths or lick baths about it!

A tough pickup truck describes the features that help the truck haul three very different loads.

From bestselling author Kate McMullan, a sweet rhyming bedtime story celebrating mothers’ love It''s bedtime in the jungle, but baby panda, elephant, orangutan, and leopard are nowhere to be found. Their mamas set out to look for their wayward little ones, calling them to bed with a soft lullaby. But look! The baby animals are crawling, creeping, hiding, and giggling, playfully staying just one step ahead of their loving mamas. Kate McMullan''s lilting rhymes pair perfectly with Tao Nyeu''s rich illustrations, creating a dreamy picture book that is a perfect new baby or mother’s day gift.

From the popular creators of I Stink! and I m Dirty! now a streaming animated series comes the perfect school-time addition to their noisy series: a school bus!

For fans of all things snow and ice comes the latest addition to this hilarious read-aloud series from the popular creators of I Stink! and I'm Dirty! the ice-cold Zamboni machine! Perfect for any young hockey player. When the ice is full of cuts and ruts, only one machine has the GUTS to clean it up. But can this slow-movin' ice fixer smooth the grooves before the next period? Or will he lose his COOL? The timer's ticking! BUZZZZZZ!

In this humorous version of Greek mythology, Hades, King of the Underworld, tells the true story of Odysseus and his ten-year journey home from Troy.

"He's a big red engine with a siren, a horn, a tank full of water, and whole lotta hose! He's a good-lookin' fire truck, and he's brave, too. When the alarm sounds, he's gotta drive through smoke and heat straight to a blazing fire!"--Front jacket flap.

In this updated version of Greek mythology, Hades, King of the Underworld, reveals the truth about Helen of Troy and the Trojan War. In this updated version of Greek mythology, Hades, King of the Underworld, reveals the truth about Helen of Troy and the Trojan War. Book #9

In this story with a modern twist, Hades tells his own version of how he became King of the Underworld and Zeus became King of the Gods.

Hades tells the true story behind the myth of Pandora and Prometheus.

Young readers will love spending a hilarious day with Bulldog and his friends as he tries to find the perfect job. Readers get a glimpse of the inner workings of a fire station, a bookstore, a sign store, and a window washing company. But in the end, it is Bulldog''s love of making cookies that helps him find out what he is truly great at. McMullan''s simple words paired with Lemaitre''s countless objects create an exciting new picture book about the people and places around us.

Alarmed by a prophecy that the world will end with the arrival of the year 1000, the students of Dragon Slayers'' Academy get some advice from Zack, a boy who has traveled back from 1999.

After accidentally killing a dragon, Wiglaf hopes his friends at Dragon Slayers'' Academy will be able to help him prove himself a hero when he faces that dragon''s mother, Seetha, the Beast from the East. Follow Wiglaf''s adventures at Dragon Slayers'' Academy as he discovers more about his past and what the future holds for him.

After the witch, Morgana le Fay, puts a curse on Sir Lancelot, three knights-in-training from the Dragon Slayers'' Academy set out to save him.

Wiglaf and his friends are on a mission to rescue Worm, the dragon they have raised from an egg, and are surprised to learn that the captor is not a gang of dragon slayers, but rather a young giantess who wants to keep Worm as her house pet.

After spending the summer at spooky Camp Dragononka, Wiglaf and his pals are back at DSA. They''re no longer the youngest lads and lasses—now they''re in Class II, and they are expected to show new students the ropes. Wiglaf not only has to put up with his wild and crazy little brother Dudwin, but also with his Class I "Little Buddy, who turns out to be a not-so-little troll! Wiglaf wants to be a good "Big Buddy" but it''s not easy when the troll is always playing jokes on him. And what about the fire-breathing dragon that the troll swears is in the woods outside DSA? Is it really there? Or is this just another one of the troll''s great big fibs?

A busy backhoe loader describes all the items it hauls off a lot and all the fun it has getting dirty while doing so.

It’s the last day of the school year, so it must be time for Wiglaf and all his friends at Dragon Slayers’ Academy to go home and enjoy the lazy hazy days of a medieval summer. Ummm, not quite. Not when Mordred the gold-hungry headmaster realizes there’s money to be made running a camp. This double-sized summer super special packs in twice the fun for fans of DSA, and there’s a full-color 8-page insert that pulls out and includes a ghost story, jokes, and more. The Horn Book calls DSA "a hilarious and deservedly popular magic-propelled series set in the Middle Ages.

Wiglaf faces the double embarrassment of having his wacky parents visit Dragon Slayers'' Academy on Parents Day and starring in the school play as the brave but small knight, Sir Tinybottom.

Things couldn''t be better for the greedy headmaster of DSA. Lasses are lining up to enroll in his school, and more students means more gold! But when The Medieval Times headline announces that the Bad Luck Dragon is on its way to DSA, Mordred orders his students to hunt for every good luck charm ever invented. But can a bunch of phony 4-leaf clovers help Wiglaf and his friends defeat the dragon Snagglefahng?...or will their luck run out?

Wiglaf, Erica, and Angus are representing DSA in the All-Schools-Brain-Power Tournament! But what on Earth are they going to do about their know-it-all captain Bragwort? And how can they even stand a chance against the snobbish Knights Noble Conservatory team?

When Wiglaf learns that he has won "A Day With Sir Lancelot (The World''s Most Perfect Knight)," he can hardly believe it. His friend Erica can''t believe it, either! And when the big day arrives, she is even more doubtful. Is Erica just jealous, or is there something fishy about The World''s Most Perfect Knight?

When a traveling minstrel foretells that he is to become a hero, Wiglaf sets out to fulfill his destiny: he signs up at the Dragon Slayers'' Academy. But how can he ever hope to be a dragon slayer when he can''t even stand the sight of blood?