New Releases by Nancy Carlson

Hang on—Harriet''s on her way up! For days, George has been taunting Harriet about the roller coaster at the amusement park. "It''s so big, you can''t see the top...It goes so fast, you might fall out...You''ll be too scared to ride on it." "I am NOT scared," Harriet tells him. But that night she doesn''t sleep very well. And the next morning, when it''s time to go, she feels a little sick. Children are certain to recognize Harriet''s terror and cheer her spunk. And while she conquers her fear, Harriet will conquer her readers'' hearts as well.

The first day of school can be scary enough as it is without a bully stealing your lunch! And that''s just what happens to poor George when he runs into Big Mike, the sixth-grade bully, on the walk to school. Every day George is tormented—not to mention hungry—and too afraid to tell anyone, until his good friend Harriet steps in and helps George give Big Mike a taste of his own medicine.

It''s Halloween, and although sharing might be okay the rest of the year, on this day Harriet''s determined not to share her treats with her little brother, Walt. She is running out of places to hide her stash, and there''s only one thing she can do....Hariet''s hilarious--and tummy-aching--solution will delight everyone who reads this comical tale of a hard lesson learned. This 20th anniversary edition of a Halloween classic is now in a larger format.

With exuberant pictures and a tongue-in-cheek sense of humor, the author of I Like Me! takes a light-hearted look at bratty behavior that will have children laughing in recognition while learning exactly how not to behave. Colored-pencil illustrations throughout.

Able-bodied Arnie teases Philip—a new student at his school who uses a wheelchair. However, after Arnie injures himself while making fun of Philip, he begins to understand what it means to be compassionate and welcoming. "This is a triumphant ending to a purposeful story that will be welcomed for its lighthearted treatment of a common situation. Carlson''s vividly colored cartoon illustrations feature a variety of animals humorously dressed in children''s clothes." —School Library Journal

Carl''s big brother doesn''t think it would be easy to be a baby, but he also realizes Carl is lucky to have someone to play with and protect him.

Meet Nancy Carlson’s peppy pig—a character who is full of good feelings about herself. Her story will leave little ones feeling good about themselves, too! "Little ones in need of positive reinforcement will find it here. An exuberant pig proclaims "I like me!" She likes the way she looks, and all her activities....When she makes a mistake she picks herself up and tries again." --Booklist "Wonderful in its simplicity, here''s a story that will help kids feel good about themselves." -- Boston GLobe

Nina decides that her little brother Rodi isnt́ as big a pest as she once thought he was.