New Releases by Linda Hayward

Andy forgot to do his homework. He only has a few minutes to find out what he needs to complete the project.

This beloved bible story is now available for emerging readers! Noah''s Ark, one of the bible''s most beloved stories, is now available for beginning readers in this Step into Reading (Step 1) edition of the exciting tale. Join Noah, his family, and two of every animal, for a story full of adventure, hope, and love. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text is paired with picture clues to help children decode the story.

Illus. in full color. "In this very simple retelling of the Old Testament story, baby Moses is hidden in the river and later found and raised by the pharaoh''s daughter. Lush watercolors provide the backdrop for a large-print text with only a few difficult words. A good addition to the series, offering new readers the satisfaction of mastering a Bible story on their own."--Booklist.

A collection of five early reader Sesame Street books.

Some butter. Some sugar. Some eggs. Some flour. Can Cookie Monster bake the biggest cookie in the world? He''s sure going to try in this mouth-watering tale.

How is a book made? What are the different parts of a book? Readers will learn firsthand as the book they are reading describes how it was made.

Solve kid-sized dilemmas and mysteries with the Science Solves It! series. These fun books for kids ages 5–8 blend clever stories with real-life science. Why did the dog turn green? Can you control a hiccup? Is that a UFO? Find the answers to these questions and more as kid characters dive into physical, life, and earth sciences. Jenna and Kyle''s older siblings tease them constantly! After noticing shadows during a day at the beach, Kyle devises a plan to get back at the older kids. All it takes is a flashlight, a lobster costume, and a little creativity. Books in this perfect STEM series will help kids think like scientists and get ahead in the classroom. Activities and experiments are included in every book! (Level One; Science topic: Shadows)

A great way to make learning fun! The crazy Cat in the Hat introduces this colourful activity book, which features a host of writing and colouring activities, plus some great stickers for little fingers to have fun with. The Cat in the Hat and a host of other colourful Seussian characters guide children through a range of fun, simple activities focusing on spelling and writing. Each letter of the alphabet is featured in turn, enhancing recognition of spelling patterns and encouraging writing practice. ''What can you say that begins with G? Gooey goo is good for Goo-Geese. '' There are colouring activities, and some great fun stickers.

An adaptation of the Aesop fable, "The Crow and the Pitcher," in which a clever crow figures out how to get a drink of water when another crow has given up.

Animals at the Compare-A-Thon compete to determine who is the tallest, longest, slowest, largest, and fastest.

Describes how a pencil is manufactured, distributed, and used.

In this adaptation of a familiar story, a father and son take the advice of different people on how they should carry their chiles to market.

Officer Ann Young and her partner drive their police car down the street. A little boy is lost. Can they help him? This unique Level 1 series accurately portrays real-life situations that help young children identify with and learn from while helping them improve their reading skills. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children''s interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!

This Level 1 book is appropriate for children who are just beginning to read. Ms. Hill brings 28 fish to school today. What will she and her students do with all those fish? Find out. This unique Level 1 series accurately portrays real-life situations that help young children identify with and learn from while helping them improve their reading skills. Presented in classic DK style, young readers will enjoy photographically illustrated information in an entertaining package. For children who are just beginning to read and who have a limited vocabulary, these 32-page Level 1 books-about everything from tadpoles to puppies-use word repetition and simple sentences to convey meaning. Picture dictionary boxes with word labels "show" the meanings of words. These books contain between 400 and 450 words each, and they are 80 percent pictures and 20 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children''s authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.

Jack Dale is building five new houses. One is for the Wilson family. Will the Wilsons like their new house? This unique Level 1 series accurately portrays real-life situations that help young children identify with and learn from, while helping them improve their reading skills. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children''s interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!

Photographs and text follow television reporter Mark Garcia through an exciting day at work.

From pianists to violinists, the daily activities of a musician are explained in this read-together book that features short sentences, simple vocabulary, word repetition, and visual clues. Full color.

When he wakes up earlier than usual, Big Bird observes the morning activities of other early birds in the city.

Oscar the Grouch describes the things he likes about living in a garbage can on Sesame Street, as well as the things that make him grouchy.

When Ernie goes into the bathroom for his birthday bath, his Rubber Duckie is missing, but detective Sherlock Hemlock comes to his aid.