New Releases by Nancy Loewen

In this fun, family-themed picture book, another busy day has come to an end. Everyone in the family wants something--Baby wants Mama. Cat wants fish. Daddy wants supper. Pup wants dish. But what do they ALL want? Dinner! This bright, simple rhyming text, great for reading aloud, is paired with adorable watercolor, colored pencil, and digital artwork.

The Everybody Club is a lively book with a powerful message about belonging. See what The Everybody Club is up to in this joyful romp for young readers!

Roman was having a great time at summer camp...until he accidentally bumped into Iris. Every day Iris found a new way to trouble Roman until eventually he dreaded going to camp. Why is Iris being so mean and what should Roman do to stop it happening?

Becca''s parents are getting a divorce and she and her brother will be splitting their time between two homes, but what about Neko, the family dog? Who will explain to Neko whats happening and why?

When her home in Brooklyn goes up in flames, brave Scarlett won''t give up until her kittens are safe. See the story unfold as Scarlett the fearless feline risks her life to save her family.

Computers touch our lives everyday, in countless ways, but how do they know what to do? How do we communicate with them and they with each other? Language! Grace Hopper was a pioneer in computer programming, a woman whose scientific research led to computer-language tools and technology still in use today. Her story is filled with trial and error, and readers can follow the journey step by step. The Capstone Interactive edition comes with simultaneous access for every student in your school and includes read aloud audio recorded by professional voice over artists.

Mercury is the smallest planet, but it has the biggest craters, the biggest temperature swings, and the biggest sunrises in the solar system. Explore the planet''s many wonders in this book about Mercury.

Named for the god of war because of its blood-red color, Mars is the second-smallest planet in our solar system. Explore its cold canyons, ice caps, and more in this book about Mars.

From Earth, the spot on Jupiter looks like a small, red freckle. In fact, the spot is a huge storm as wide as two Earths! Explore the Great Red Spot and more in this book about Jupiter.

Which pole is north? Which pole is south? It''s hard to tell on the sideways planet of Uranus. Explore the gas giant''s strange position, its rings, moons, and more in this book about Uranus.

Not only is Venus the hottest planet in the solar system, it''s also one of the brightest, most enchanting objects in the sky. Explore Earth''s closest neighbor in this book about Venus.

Don''t bother searching the night sky for Neptune without a telescope. It''s the only planet that can''t be seen with the naked eye. Explore the planet farthest from the sun in this book about Neptune.

Even though they look solid, Saturn''s rings are actually made of billions of pieces of rock and ice - some as big as a house! Explore the planet''s rings, moons, and more in this book about Saturn.

So who was really pulling the wool over whose eyes? The Wolf gets candid about "the boy who cried" in this fractured version of a classic Aesop''s fable, delighting readers with his first-person account, while back matter questions encourage discussion about perspective. Includes a condensed version of the original tale.

They''re like major planets, but not quite. They circle around the sun. They''re round. But they haven''t cleared everything out of their path. Explore these unusual objects in this book about the dwarf planets.

Let’s all go on a thank you walk together. How many ways can you say thank you? Part of the Bright Start series, A Thank You Walk introduces and helps develop the idea of gratitude in children aged 1–3. A dog’s tail wagging, a bird’s chirping, a horse’s neighs, a child’s smile—a mother and daughter discover different ways of expressing gratitude as they take the family dog for a walk. With simple stories and engaging illustrations, the Bright Start series of board books opens conversations about emotions and mental well-being, providing you with the tools and language needed to develop and nurture emotional intelligence in your child. Bright Start responds to recent research showing that emotional development begins in infancy, when children first bond with their caregivers. Early development of emotional intelligence helps children to form healthy and long-lasting relationships, builds the foundations for stable mental health, and lays the groundwork for academic achievement. Give your child a Bright Start for a healthier and happier life.

Daddy’s nose is red. His eyes are sleepy. How can we make him feel better? Part of the Bright Start series, Feel Better, Daddy introduces and helps develop the idea of empathy for children aged 1–3. A big pot of “soup,” a beautiful drawing, a snuggle—a girl explores the different ways she can show empathy when her daddy is sick. With simple stories and engaging illustrations, the Bright Start series of board books opens conversations about emotions and mental well-being, providing you with the tools and language needed to develop and nurture emotional intelligence in your child. Bright Start responds to recent research showing that emotional development begins in infancy, when children first bond with their caregivers. Early development of emotional intelligence helps children to form healthy and long-lasting relationships, builds the foundations for stable mental health, and lays the groundwork for academic achievement. Give your child a Bright Start for a healthier and happier life.

Are you silly as a goose? Do you laugh like a hyena? Like a monkey? Like a moose? In this introduction to grammar fundamentals, young learners discover the silly world of similes, a figure of speech that compares two things. With laugh-out-loud illustrations and clever, quirky text, this nonfiction picture books young grammarians and the children of language lovers. The Capstone Interactive edition comes with simultaneous access for every student in your school and includes read aloud audio recorded by professional voice over artists.

Series statement from publisher''s website.

Series statement from publisher''s website.

The troll SAID he wanted to gobble up the billy goats, but what''s the real story behind his stomps and roars? A classic fairy tale gets a trip-trapping twist as the troll tells all.

Why on earth would an emperor walk down the street in his underpants? Get the naked truth from the man himself in this perfectly tailored twist on a classic fairy tale.

OF COURSE you think I was a filthy, nasty beast, terrorizing poor Beauty and her father. You don''t know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you ...

When a pet dies, it can feel like you lost your best friend. What do you do? Whether you had a guinea pig, dog, cat or fish, this story can help you through the tough times.

A humorous retelling of the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel, told from the witch''s point of view--who rescues the children from their wicked stepmother, and teaches them food art.

We wear clothing to protect ourselves from the environment, to celebrate special occasions, to honour traditions, and to express ourselves! With simple, rhyming text and vibrant photographs, this book celebrates our global heritage.

"Celebrates diversity as it introduces different kinds of people from around the world with full-color photographs and rhyming text"--

"Introduces adjectives and adverbs as parts of speech through the telling of an original story"--

"Celebrates diversity as it introduces different kinds of homes from around the world with full-color photographs and rhyming text"--