New Releases by Laura F. Marsh

Discusses various types of planes and their different functions and uses.

Introduces sperm whales, including their different body parts, how they travel in groups, what they eat, and how they care for their young.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of tigers.

An introduction to some of the weirdest creatures that live in the ocean including anglerfish, lionfish, and hagfish.

Introduces the traditions associated with Halloween, from visiting pumpkin patches and bobbing for apples to picking out costumes and trick-or-treating.

Describes the characteristics of different types of ponies at a beginning reader level.

Introduces animal migration and why some animals migrate, including the zebras in Botswana, the red crabs of Christmas Island, and the walruses in the Bering and Chukchi Seas.

Introduces animal migration and why some animals migrate, including the zebras in Botswana, the red crabs of Christmas Island, and the walruses in the Bering and Chukchi Seas.

"Based on Toot & Puddles created by Holly Hobbie."

Mama Elephant explains to her son Max that some activities have to wait until he is older; but no matter how old he is, he will never be too big for his mother''s love.

When the animals begin to compare tails, Max the elephant is not happy with his. But Mama Elephant explains that animals use tails in different ways and that Max''s tail carries out it''s purpose by swishing away flies.

While Puddle is busy enjoying the "music" of Woodcock Pocket, Toot is off to the Congo on an African adventure. "Be sure to listen to the music of the jungle " Puddle reminds Toot as he takes off, but Toot isn''t so sure he''s good at listening to the music. That''s until he meets a tribe of Bambuti Pygmy Pigs who are good at two things: gathering honey to trade and playing music They encourage Toot to "get with the beat" and soon he''s singing, dancing, and drumming up a storm all over the jungle. Meanwhile, inspired by a postcard Toot has sent of his new friends, Puddle decides he should find an instrument too. He searches all around the house for something he can play. An over-turned water barrel just might do the trick Boy, will he have a surprise when Toot gets back This musical journey both home and abroad ends with laughter and joy and reminds us that music can be found just about anywhere you''re willing to look.

While Puddle is busy enjoying the "music" of Woodcock Pocket, Toot is off to the Congo on an African adventure. "Be sure to listen to the music of the jungle!" Puddle reminds Toot as he takes off, but Toot isn''t so sure he''s good at listening to the music. That''s until he meets a tribe of Bambuti Pygmy Pigs who are good at two things: gathering honey to trade and playing music! They encourage Toot to "get with the beat" and soon he''s singing, dancing, and drumming up a storm all over the jungle. Meanwhile, inspired by a postcard Toot has sent of his new friends, Puddle decides he should find an instrument too. He searches all around the house for something he can play. An over-turned water barrel just might do the trick! Boy, will he have a surprise when Toot gets back! This musical journey both home and abroad ends with laughter and joy and reminds us that music can be found just about anywhere you''re willing to look.

"Based on the television show Toot & Puddle; characters based on the original series created by Holly Hobbie"--T.p. verso.