New Releases by NANCY WHITE CARLSTROM

It is both the unnoticed cottonwood seed floating in the air and the familiar raven’s call that prompts children to listen, touch, be surprised, laugh, and celebrate the wonder of their creator and the beauty of creation. This enchantingly poetic story will delight children as they discover new ways to appreciate and interact with the world around them.

행복한 동화 세상「My Little Library」시리즈 Pre-Step단계『Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear?』. 어휘와 문장이 급속도로 발달하고 사물에 대한 호기심이 증대되는 4~6세 어린이들을 위한 영어동화책이다. 우리 아이들의 모습과 너무도 닮은 Jesse라는 천진난만한 곰의 모습을 경쾌한 라임과 독특한 상상력이 돋보이는 글로 보여준다. "무엇을 입을 거니?"라는 엄마의 질문에 Jesse의 상상력이 끝없이 펼쳐진다.

Three mothers and their offspring--fox, rabbit, and human--wait for the first snow of winter.

Are we there yet? Are we there yet? We''re here, Jesse Bear! We''re here! At his family reunion, Jesse Bear visits with aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins galore. Readers will love being introduced to this lively extended family, and they will celebrate with Jesse bear when he is finally old enough to do something very special. Nancy White Carlstrom and Bruce Degen once again explore a preschooler''s world through the eyes of the always endearing Jesse Bear.

It''s morning! Time for Sammy to get ready for school.

This collection of 15 lively poems focuses on one family''s Thanksgiving preparations and traditions, starting with the school pageant the day before. Full color.

Two children have fun visiting their friend Wyatt''s farm.

Jessie Ber experiences the sights, smells, sounds and activities of Christmas from decorations and gifts to baking and caroling.

A collection of poems celebrating such Halloween phenomena as monsters, witches, haunted houses, and jack-o-lanterns.

Rhymed text and illustrations describe Jesse Bear''s activities from January to December.

Mama and child discuss the family''s upcoming move to a new house and the reasons why she does not wish to leave the child behind.

At Halloween Jesse Bear picks out a pumpkin, helps make a jack-o-lantern, works on a costume and has fun trick-or-treating. Illustrated by colorful pictures and prose, young readers will delight in such a festive--but sometimes scary--holiday.

When Jesse Bear finds out that his older cousin is coming for a visit, he''s not happy about it. But things turn out differently from what he imagined.

A young bear tells his father how much he loves him.

Jesse Bear and his parents put on a play to celebrate the colors. On board pages.

Perfectly shaped for young paws--and hands, too--Jesse Bear''s board books are an adorable way to introduce the very young to this adorable bear. These two all-new tales will be welcomed with bear hugs all around. Full-color illustrations.

Ten sheep bleat, wiggle, and sleep while angels and stars announce the birth of the baby sent from God.

In the cold, dark winter, the lazy sun is reluctant to rise, until the moon coaxes several members of a cozy household to get up.

The story of Christmas with selections of Scripture references.

Now in paperback for the first time--the first title in the popular Jesse Bear series. Playtime, lunchtime, bathtime, bedtime--all the everyday but special moments in a little bear''s day--are captured in lilting verse and full-color illustrations. A Booklist Editors'' Choice. Full-color. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

This latest Jesse Bear adventure story features the energetic young bear whose droll, infectious humor and amiable, tolerant parents have won innumerable fans among preschoolers and parents alike, who are sure to find read-aloud magic in a picture book that''s as colorful as a party. Full color.

Rhymed text and illustrations describe Jesse Bear''s activities for preschoolers.

Three generations of a West Indian family gather together on a jitney that takes them and their wares to the local market.

Because none of the other animals will play with him, Joshie the sea otter swims too far out to sea, but he is called back by a song sung in the strong safe voice of his mother.

Two unlikely friends, Fish and Flamingo, spend time together, help each other out, and tell stories about their different lives.

A boy enjoys the various noises the rain makes.

Young readers are invited to answer questions posed on each page with animal noises, actions, and die-cut peek-through holes.

A child says goodnight to the natural world and all those that occupy it. A young Native American narrator speaks to the world of nature he holds so dear-Papa Star, Mama Moon-and bids the creatures of nature to rest until morning.

A father describes the coming of winter to his little girl.