New Releases by Kathy Caple

A frog, a magic spell book, and one big, angry yellow ball. What could go wrong? Everything! This hilarious early reader comic is now available in Spanish. None of the magic spells in Frog''s magic spell book work on the deflated ball he found. Frustrated, Frog kicks the ball and watches as it flies up in the air, getting bigger and bigger until it comes back down--uh, oh! Frog tries to outrun, trick, and hide from the ball in the library but the ball always finds him, knocking down bookshelves, ruining a puppet show, and sending papers flying everywhere along the way! Author-illustrator Kathy Caple has created a hilarious story filled with slapstick humor and a healthy dose of careful-what-you-wish-for. The varied panel sizes and styles give kids plenty to pore over and return to again and again. ¡Me gusta leer!® cómics provides emerging Spanish and bilingual readers and Spanish language learners with translations of popular I Like to Read® Comics titles that are perfect for young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories, these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds. Like their award-winning ¡Me gusta leer!® counterparts, these books are created by celebrated artists, translated by native speakers, and vetted by Spanish literacy experts to support reading comprehension and transform children into lifelong readers.

A frog, a magic spell book, and one big, angry yellow ball. What could go wrong? Everything in this hilarious early reader comic. Bee Bop Tiffle Dunk! Bam Bog Boo Bop! None of the magic spells in Frog''s magic spell book will work on the deflated ball he found. Frustrated, Frog kicks the ball and watches as it flies up in the air and gets bigger and bigger and then as it comes back--uh, oh! Frog tries to outrun, trick, and hide from the ball in the library but the ball always finds him--even if it means knocking down bookshelves, ruining a puppet show, and sending papers flying everywhere! Author-illustrator Kathy Caple has created a hilarious story for young readers filled with slapstick humor and a healthy dose of be careful what you wish for. With a variety of panel sizes and styles, there is much here for kids to pore over and return to again and again. I Like to Read Comics are created for kids just learning to read. Sequential art and simple text--and a powerful relationship between the two--are perfect for developing readers.

During a visit to the zoo, Pop and Sam grow tired. But while they are napping, not only does the zoo close for the day, but the animals come out to play. . .with Pop''s cell phone! This delightfully zany and colorfully illustrated early reader will delight little ones.

A busy day at the zoo leaves Pop and Sam tuckered out on a bench. As they nap through closing time, the animals come out to play. When Pop''s cell phone captures Monkey''s interest, he snaps a few pictures with it before dropping it on Giraffe''s head. So begins a hilarious chain of events that gets the whole zoo howling, awakens Pop and Sam, and alerts a guard. As Pop and Sam are escorted out, they watch in wonder as Parrot drops the phone into Sam''s hands. But the real surprise comes when the phone''s photos reveal the monkey business that was afoot while they slept!

Duck and Rat''s bookstore is busy as Christmas approaches and all the animals buy gifts and celebrate with their friends.

Rat and Duck run a bookshop and work to find the right book for each of their customers.

Meet Termite, a colorful critter who has a voracious appetite that gets him in trouble — but doesn''t keep him from having fun! Meet Termite, an adorable character from the creator of Worm. This colorful critter has a voracious appetite that gets him in trouble — but doesn''t keep him from having fun! Brand New Readers are the most effective way to make reading a success — the very first time. Parents, teachers, and librarians everywhere report that they really work! - Funny stories - Pictures that make words easy to guess - Eight-page stories that can be finished in one sitting, ensuring a satisfying reading experience - Notes for parents and teachers to help them guide beginning readers Unlike most reading programs, Brand New Readers are short, funny stories written by award-winning authors, full of bright, colorful artwork by illustrators kids know and love.

Worm wants to enter the art contest. First, though, he needs money to buy paints. And to get money, he needs a job. But, as Worm soon discovers, finding a job - and keeping it - is very hard work indeed! Can Worm find a winning solution? Follow his comic misadventures and you''ll see!

Worm welcomes first-time readers to reading in this set of four colorfully illustrated books in a slipcase. each book.

Worm carries out his tasks in this colorfully illustrated book for young readers.

Poor Arnold, the class wimp, is being picked on by the meanest bullies in school. When the bullies begin to pick on his sister, too, he finds a few tricks up his sleeves that surprise everyone, even himself.

Blanche and Otis, two friends who are sheep, enjoy each other''s company from the autumn through the winter to the spring.

Four stories about Worm, for children at the first stage of learning to read. The book aims to help children develop the early reading skills and the confidence they need to become good readers.

Hillary the cat makes herself miserable trying to lose weight for a play audition, but she finally realizes that she is just right the way she is.

Fox and Bear, mismatched friends, find that they can get along with each other very well despite their differences.

When Hank and Zoey''s sister Dory kicks them out of their wading pool on a hot summer day, the two boys find a way to get even.

Harry wants to send his pen pal a picture of himself, but his photographed smile looks so unattractive he decides to stop being pen pals rather than send the picture and vows he''ll never smile again.