New Releases by Katharine Ross

Elmo and Grover are borrowing things from their friends to make a mystery creation. Boys and girls ages 4–6 will want to find out what it is in this Sesame Street Step into Reading Step 1 leveled reader.

Big Bird, Elmo, and their friends learn something special about friendship from a little lightning bug in this Sesame Street Step 2 Step into Reading title. Beginning readers who are reading with help will enjoy this sweet story starring their favorite characters from Sesame Street.

Alone after her village is destroyed by Leatherwings, young Melora and her father''s horse, Sky, survive on their own with a herd of wild horses until she finds a new home with a civilization of centaurs.

A journey through the quiet night passes by the many animals preparing for sleep and ends with a child in bed. On heavy board pages.

CRUNCH "goes the bunny as he eats his carrots. Pawk! Pawk! Pawk! "says the saucy parrot. Babies and toddlers will love listening to-and imitating-the different sounds featured in this noisy little book.

Two silly skunks find out what friendship is all about. Full-color illustrations.

Animal visitors bring food to a girl in a cozy cottage in the woods, and she turns their gifts into a tasty dinner for all to enjoy.

The Little Ballerina practices hard with the others in her class and experiences the thrill of a big dance recital.

Learn the story of the Pilgrims in this picture book that''s a perfect read-a-long! From the dangerous voyage across the Atlantic to the first harsh winter to the delicious Thanksgiving feast, all the excitement and wonder of the Pilgrims'' first year in America is captured in this vivid retelling for the youngest historians. Colorful and appealing illustrations bring history to life!

Discovering a mysterious, fuzzy little object, a little boy decides to keep it save inside a jar, and is amazed to discover that the object was really a caterpillar preparing to become a butterfly.

This exciting new embossed, die-cut paperback features the quality of Picturebacks in eye-catching shapes. After trying every trick in the book to make his little sister stop crying, Little Dinosaur gets so frustrated that he bursts into tears! Little sister finds this very funny--and starts to laugh. Full color.

Portrays the excitement of the city, from commuters rushing to work to the nighttime skyscrapers sparkling with millions of lights

Seasonal glow in the dark sky maps and legends attached to the Zodiac.

Illustrated in full color. Little Dinosaur can''t find his mom! Kids can help him look for her behind the front door, up in the treehouse, beneath a pile of leaves, and all around the house. When they find her, she has a very big surprise for Little Dinosaur--a brand-new baby sister!

Fuzzy kitten plays with toys, climbs a tree, eats, and finally goes to sleep.

Fuzzy Teddy takes part in many activities, finally gets very dirty and needs a washing.

Toddlers take a fun-filled tour of a tiny farm and are introduced to the tiny animals and people who live there. For children under three.

A group of lovable toddlers, representing a broad spectrum of ethnic backgrounds, spends a busy day getting dressed, eating, and playing together. For children under three.

With the help of his friends, Grover makes a kite.

Retells the classic tale of the ugly duckling''s difficult but rewarding life journey as he changes into a beautiful swan

With the help of his friends, Grover makes a kite.

Summary: TV reporter April OǸeil discovers a group of crime-fighting, giant talking turtles living beneath the streets of New York City.

An introduction to various members of the dinosaur family, pointing out various physical and behavioral characteristics.

A loving look back on baby''s first year of life, illustrated with photographsby a noted baby photographer. Full color.