New Releases by Lola M. Schaefer

’Twas the Night Before Christmas goes to the zoo! Inspired by true events, this picture book celebrates the magic of Christmas and the spirit of giving. It’s Christmas at the zoo, and all the animals are in for a spectacular holiday surprise! Inspired by real events (yes, some zookeepers create a holiday experience for the animals!), this spirited holiday picture book takes young readers on a magical journey behind the scenes of a zoo as Santa and his helpers prepare to surprise the elephants, tigers, hippos, and more. It’s the night before Christmas and all through the zoo, we’re working nonstop— there's so much to do! Narrated in playful rhyming text inspired by the classic ’Twas the Night Before Christmas poem, this delightful, illustrated children’s book is sure to bring holiday cheer with its open-hearted celebration of creativity, generosity, and the zoo animals we love. A CHRISTMAS STORY WITH HEART: Kids love reading Christmas books and getting excited about the season. They’ll appreciate the focus on giving that makes the animals’ holiday experience meaningful in this extra-special book—and in real zoos! FOR KIDS WHO LOVE ZOO ANIMALS: Every child has a favorite animal at the zoo. Readers will be delighted to find that this Christmas zoo book features pandas, otters, penguins, polar bears, and more! Kids will love visiting and revisiting their favorite animals in these pages as much as they love visiting and revisiting the zoo. RHYME MAKES THE READ ALOUD FUN: Whether it's the night before Christmas or any day of the holiday season, children will recognize the rhyme of the classic poem and revel in the new zoo twists—like when the parrots crack-crunch while the tortoises munch! IN THE SPIRIT OF GIVING: One of the best things about Christmas is giving gifts to people we care about, just as the zookeepers give gifts to each and every animal in the story. This sweet book makes the perfect present for anyone who loves the holiday season. Perfect for: Kids who love Christmas and animals Parents, grandparents, and caregivers seeking a heartwarming holiday book Gift-givers looking for a lovely Christmas gift Families who visit the zoo throughout the year

Mittens the sweet little kitten makes trouble when Nick brings him to school for show-and-tell. Just right for little ones getting ready to go to school for the first time or for a new school year! At the math table, Mittens pushes the counting beads until they crash to the floor. On the piano, Mittens runs across the keys until the piano lid slams down. Mittens even tries to look at a book, until it falls from the bookshelf! Mittens is finally happy when he gets to meet the other students in Nick’s class. This My First I Can Read Book is perfect for shared reading with toddlers and very young children. Basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations make this book just right for the emergent reader.

Mittens the kitten is looking for some fun, but he's all alone! When Mittens hears a scratching noise behind the fence, he digs and digs until he is face to face, eye to eye, and nose to nose with the big dog who lives next door, Max. With fun read-aloud sounds, What’s That, Mittens? is a fun introduction to reading for the youngest readers. This My First I Can Read Book is perfect for shared reading with toddlers and very young children. Basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations make this book just right for the emergent reader.

Mittens the kitten goes on a walk with his little boy, Nick. When Mittens gets distracted by a yellow butterfly, Mittens gets lost! New readers will enjoy this sweet story with a happy resolution. With fun read-aloud words, clear visual cues, and word repetition, Follow Me, Mittens is a great entry to reading for the very youngest readers. Mittens the kitten is friendly and curious and learning to explore his world. This My First I Can Read Book is perfect for shared reading with toddlers and very young children. Basic language and sweet illustrations make this book just right for the emergent reader.

This book is about the basic needs of all people.

Nick is getting ready for Halloween, and Mittens wants to help. But the only thing he seems to be good at is making a mess—until Mittens finds his own way to contribute to the special night''s spooky good fun. The youngest of readers will delight in the appealing kitten''s easy-to-read celebration of a favorite holiday!

Erosion. Wind, water, and ice can change the face of Earth. Read this book to find out how.

An alphabet book featuring the butts, bottoms, derrieres, and rumps of the animal kingdom, from warthogs to beetles, from cows to salamanders.

"Simple text and photographs present mothers and how they interact with their families"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs present uncles and how they interact with their families.

"Simple text and photographs present brothers and how they interact with their families"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and photographs depict cousins and what they can do with each other and their other relatives.

Discusses meat and proteins, explaining where they come from, how they are cooked and eaten, and why they are necessary for a healthy diet.

Text and photographs present fathers and how they interact with their families.

Simple text and photographs describe kids who are deaf, the ways they communicate, and some of their everyday activities.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank N. Stein love their son very much, but despite their best efforts and his, it seems he will never look or act as scary as a Stein should.

Simple text and photographs present the life of Marie Curie, the scientist who discovered radium.

A young child experiences a loose tooth for the first time and eagerly waits for it to come out.

A brief introduction to lizards, including what they look like, where they live, what they eat, and something interesting about them.

Contents: Are javelinas in your backyard? What are javelinas? What do javelinas look like? How big are javelinas? What do javelinas feel like? What do javelinas eat? What is something special about javelinas? How do javelinas stay safe?

Photographs and easy-to-read text illustrate how various objects can be moved by pushing or pulling them.

This alphabet book features parts of the body and related concepts.

Photographs and simple text depict, in increasing numbers, parts of the body that come in pairs, such as hands, thumbs, and knees.

An introduction to the life of John Chapman, known as Johnny Appleseed, who is famed for his distribution of apple seeds and trees across America.

Describes, in brief illustrations and text, the structure and functions of human hands and arms.

A brief biography of Jackie Robinson, the man who was the first African American baseball player on a major league team, as well as the first African American elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Pretend you''re a toad. Look up. What do you see? Imagine you''re a whale. Look down. What do you see? Now, come along on a picture book journey that invites you to see the world from many different perspectives. Look up, down, and everywhere in between. What do you see?

A brief biography of the Alabama black woman whose refusal to give up her seat on a bus helped establish the civil rights movement.

An introduction to counting through a description of the physical features and habitat of animals like earthworms, jellyfish, leeches, and slugs.

Examines the history and carving of the national monument carved into the Black Hills of South Dakota in the 1920s.