New Releases by Lillian Hoban

A hilarious account of Arthur''s attempts to earn enough money to buy a T-shirt and cap, assisted by his sister Violet.

Arthur series/I Can Read Level 2: Reading with Help.

It''s the first day back at school for Arthur and Violet and all their friends. This year, the day is more exciting than ever, after an adventure-filled bus ride, a missing snack, and his little sister''s secret surprise! Full color.

Combines simple, read-aloud text with endearing illustrations that follow a day in the life of Baby Lion, who resists his caring mother's attempts to look after him while he plays with the other lions.

"Mama otter fishes for supper. Baby otter plays in the water, and he wants to help Mama, too. He''s a big little otter!"--Back cover.

Jim, Paul, Danny, George, Anna Maria, and all their friends reminisce about first grade but look forward to learning new things in the second grade.

Arthur''s gone Camping. Violet''s camping out too, but her friends don''t want Arthur around. So Arthur decidesto collect slimy things he knows Violet wouldn''t like. But he doesn''t count on slippery rocks and swooping bats, or hunger pangs. Then he smells hot dogs roasting over a warm fire...

Fred Turtle''s family must decide whether they want to live like the ritzy new family in the pond, or stick to the simpler things in life.

The Turtle family is puzzled by a very strange bump under the lettuce bed in their garden.

‘An hilarious account of Arthur’s attempts to earn enough money to buy a T-shirt and cap, assisted by his sister Violet. Simple business concepts are ingeniously woven into the story. This marvelous book will capture the interest of eager learners and creative teachers.’ —YC. Children''s Choices for 1982 (IRA/CBC) Children''s Books of 1981 (Library of Congress)

Arthur and his sister Violet are selling their old toys--even Arthur''s favorite Honey Bear. When his little sister buys his bear, Arthur misses him terribly. But Arthur realizes that even though he''s growing up, he can still have a special relationship with an old friend. Young children will delight in the adventures of Arthur and Violet and this very special story about friendship.

Arthur decides to make Mother and Father special Christmas cookies as a present. But when the cookies are finally finished, they are hard as rocks! Can Arthur think of a way to turn this disaster into the best Christmas present ever?

Arthur, afraid of pulling his loose tooth, and his little sister, Violet, learn something about being brave in the seventh adventure about two favorite chimps.

Welcome to First Grade! series.

Arthur thinks his pen pal is more fun than his little sister. Little sisters don''t do things like karate and wrestling -- or do they? It takes a surprise letter to show Arthur that sometimes there''s more to sisters -- and pen pals -- than meets the eye!

Born in the Christmas decorations in the summer, a mouse whose generosity saves the lives of all the mice in the attic but jeopardizes his own is granted his wish to see Christmas.

Sheila and Sammy Crow forget their differences when the Robin boys attack Sammy and endanger the egg Sheila is hatching.

Harry's contribution to the rabbits' winter provisions in unusual but not unappreciated.

"So much alike that their own mother cannot tell them apart, Arabella and Albert, the raccoon twins, delight in mischievous antics even when attempting a good deed"

Four short stories relate Sonny Pig and his father's adventures skating, exercising, finding greens for supper, and going to a wedding.