New Release Books by Michael Chesworth

Inventor McGregor can invent most anything that needs inventing, from a barking bag for the postman to bouncing boots for wee Willie. At his home workshop, McGregor never knows when inspiration will hit: while surrounded by his cheery wife and children, singing a song, or painting a picture. "Just imagine how many more gadgets and gizmos you'll be able to think up with a clear head and no distractions," says the president of the Royal Society of Inventors, inviting him to work in the city. So why, in his new laboratory, is McGregor unable to think of a thing? Rich language that skips and jumps combined with lively, detailed art brings this delightful story home to young readers and their parents.

An alphabet adventure One day i chanced to stop for t and listen to sweet Mellow D, in her old H beside the sea, sing of her long-lost Mister E. She said he'd hid a treasure chest out on an I-land to the west. Just where it's buried she knew not. But X would surely mark the spot. Come join the letter men of the Alphaboat as they cross the high seas on a treasure-hunting trip! All twenty-six characters are here, from uppercase officers Captain C and Admiral T to lowercase crewmen silent e and sleepy z. Packed with visual and verbal puns, this jaunty picture book salutes nautical yarns of yore as it takes readers where no alphabet book has sailed before. A Junior Library Guild Selection

The scary creatures from Dr. Fear's Fun House of Astounding Horror escape and have some fun of their own while running loose in the amusement park

Touch & feel the smooth & shiny red ball. Now fold out the page &-surprise!-the ball has turned into a clown's red nose!

Archibald Frisby, mad about science and wise beyond his years, is sent to camp to have fun and ends up broadening the horizons of his fellow campers.

Archibald Frisby, mad about science and wise beyond his years, is sent to camp to have fun and ends up broadening the horizons of his fellow campers.

Ghosts and monsters get dressed for the party, watch old horror movies, sing songs until the sun rises and then all go home.

Throughout the book, clear, easy-to-use maps highlight notable geographical landmarks, as well as routes for driving and hiking. Information about recreational facilities, restaurants, picnic spots, local events, and museums and other attractions, plus names, addresses, and telephone numbers for further information are also included. America's national parks provide millions of visitors the rare and welcome opportunity to enjoy the splendors of unspoiled nature. 48 of our most breathtaking natural wonders, handpicked for their scenery and attractions, are explored in detail -- from Acadia in Maine to Big Bend in Texas and Denali in Alaska.