New Releases by Maribeth Boelts

As part of the Helping Kids Heal series, this book focuses on the arrival of a new sibling and the emotions a child has when a new brother or sister comes home from the hospital.

Provides advice on how to remain safe in and around swimming pools, rivers and the sea.

On a visit to his father''s house and back home with his mother, Justin asks about his parents'' divorce and how it affects him, but finds his jumbled emotions calmed when he remembers that he still has the love of both parents and God. Includes a note for parents.

This simple first aid book helps kids think wisely in an emergency. Well illustrated and easy to understand, it describes accident situations that children are likely to find themselves in. The paramedic/teacher author team provides step-by-step directions for handling such common problems as cuts, bloody noses, stings, electric shock and burns. One of our most popular children''s books, "Kids to the Rescue!" opens with a note for parents, explaining how children can practice the first aid techniques. It concludes with a first aid quiz and instructions on calling 9-1-1 and other emergency numbers. The back cover has an index so kids can easily find the page of instructions they need. Expanded and revised to cover HIV-safety.

When the Sloth family decides to get a pet, they know just what they’re looking for—something warm and cozy and easy to care for, like that sweet little puppy who is napping in his cage. But they are in for a rude awakening! Puppy slobbers. He makes messes. He likes to run—fast! The Sloths soon realize that puppies need lots of love and care. Can they rise to the challenge?

Life isn''t quite the same for Little Bunny after baby Kale is born, but he learns to love being a big brother.

Il est bientôt temps pour Petit Lapin d''entrer à la maternelle. Chaque soir il coche son calendrier pour compter les jours. Voilà pourquoi, quand sa grande cousine Marina lui demande s''il a peur, il a soudain mal au ventre. Est-ce que la maternelle fait peur ?

Grande nouvelle ! La maman de Petit Lapin attend un bébé. Pendant tout l''hiver, Petit Lapin s''entraîne à être un grand frère. Le grand jour arrive, Petit Lapin est fou de joie ! Mais à la maison les choses se gâtent : ce bébé est vraiment très encombrant. Pas si facile d''être un grand frère !

Curtis, a young frog and a wrestling fan, is thrilled when his father Big Daddy returns to his wrestling career. But Big Daddy misses his son, and soon comes home. Full-color illustrations.

Sa tétine, Petit Lapin l''a depuis qu''il est tout petit. Il ne l''aime pas, il l''adore et il l''emporte partout, même chez le dentiste. Ce dernier lui explique comment font tous les petits lapins pour s''en débarrasser. C''est un très bon plan... va-t-il fonctionner ?

Petit Lapin fait pipi au lit. Cette situation le rend malheureux. Ses parents le réconfortent jusqu''à ce que, un matin... Un récit incitatif à lire à l''enfant (texte abondant) avec, à la fin, une page à l''intention des adultes, parents ou jardinières. Un album à exploiter. [SDM].

"When Little Bunny buys a new tool set with his own money, he takes it to preschool but is unwilling to share it with his friend Patrick. The two young rabbits have a falling-out, but in the end, peace is restored as they use one another''s hammer and paintbrush. . . . The appealing illustrations, done in watercolor and ink, capture the activities of a typical preschool show-and-tell, and the emotions of one character who refuses to share and another who is determined to see the coveted object".--"School Library Journal". Full color.

Offers tips on how to keep safe at a playground, including using the swings, seesaws, and other equipment safely. Includes advice on not talking to strangers. Suggested level: junior, primary.

Häschen kauft sich vom selbstgesparten Geld einen kleinen Werkzeugkasten. Stolz nimmt es ihn mit in den Kindergarten. Als die anderen Hasenkinder das Werkzeug mitbenutzen wollen, sieht Häschen das gar nicht ein und verteidigt den Kasten mit aller Kraft.

Discusses the different types of bicycles available for children, how to select the best fit, and safety tips for riding a bike.

Explains school safety, including tips on how to stay safe on the school bus, what to do about peer pressure and violence, and what to do about weapons at school.

Offers tips on how to keep safe at a playground, including using the swings, seesaws, and other equipment safely and not talking to strangers.

A preschooler finds a friend in her neighborhood mail carrier.

After a tornado strikes, three farm families work together to repair the damage.