New Releases by Marc Brown

One of a series of picture-books featuring Arthur the aardvark, and D.W., his bossy little sister. Arthur is taking his Christmas shopping for Santa very seriously; he wants his gift to be absolutely perfect. Meanwhile D.W.''s planning a surprise of her own.

Arthur promises to buy ice cream for his little sister, D.W., if she can read ten words. The twosome race to the park, where D.W. is quick to recognize signs such as ZOO, DON''T WALK, POLICE, and ICE CREAM. When she reads WET PAINT before her big brother does, Arthur is in for a colorful surprise!

This package contains a classic Arthur adventure, illustrated with bright, bold, full-color art, and a fun filled sound track that includes lively character voices and an original musical score. There''s even a new theme song, ""Say Hello to Arthur?"," included on both sides.

Provides mathematical connections to a variety of curriculum areas, based on the themes and elements in the story and art of the children''s book, Arthur''s pet business by Marc Brown.

Arthur can''t wait to hand out his birthday party invitations. But it turns out Muffy is having her party on the exact same day! All of his friends are split between the two parties so Arthur and Francine hatch a clever scheme to make sure Arthur and Muffy have the best birthdays yet!

Describes in verse the many kinds of homes--holes for worms, swamps for crocodiles, or a cat for fleas.

Finders keepers, say four stray cats who find new homes when four witches lose their hats. But the witches have other ideas! A funny rhyming story by the author of The Silly Tail Book, Pickle Things, and the Arthur stories. Full-color illustrations.

His friends tease Arthur when he gets glasses, but he soon learns to wear them with pride.

D.W. bosses her brother Arthur into carrying her on his shoulders at the beach because she maintains that she hates the water, until she gets a big wet surprise.

Arthur is not looking forward to Camp Meadowcroak, and when mysterious things start happening there, he decides to run away.