New Releases by Manya Stojic

Gorilla peeks out from his mother''s big, strong arms. He has bright eyes and a small, black, hairy face. Gorilla''s Story follows the life of a young gorilla growing up and learn-ing to live in the forests of Africa.

When rain comes to the parched African savanna, the animals use all their senses to track the storm. The porcupine smells rain in the air. The zebras see lightning. The baboons hear thunder. The rhino feels the first drops. And the lion tastes the cool water. For a time, the grasslands abound with new green leaves, juicy fruits, and fresh pools of water. But soon the hot sun dries out the land, and the animals must again wait for the next big rain. Manya Stojic''s picture book debut is as satisfying and refreshing as the rain she describes. With paintings that are exuberant and saturated with color and a simple text that rolls off the tongue with pleasure and ease, here is a book parents and teachers will enjoy sharing again and again.

Children from around the world say "hello" in forty-three languages, from Amharic to Zulu.

" Voilà la pluie ! Je la sens qui arrive "

Can you move like an elephant? Creep like a snail? Or spring like a deer? This imaginative, rhythmic text accompanied by Manja''s bold, vibrant illustrations encourages children to stomp, swing, swoop or spring like animals.

A visit to Grandpa and Grandma on their pebbly island brings alive old family stories.

As snow approaches and begins to fall, Moose, Bear, Fox, and other forest creatures prepare for winter.