New Releases by Nancy White

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

Ms. Frizzle''s class learns about the weather when the bus becomes a flying weather station and takes the class right into the storm clouds.

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.

Poems about Alaska''s beautiful but brief spring, summer and fall seasons, which provide a short respite from the cold, dark winter.

Raven and the other animals try to awaken the frozen river to the coming Alaskan springtime.

This delightful duo of Jesse Bear books is the perfect way to introduce fun sounds and basic colors to the board book set. Full color.

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.

The story of Christmas with selections of Scripture references.

Here''s the perfect gift for Jesse Bear-lovers everywhere--a soft, squeezable Jesse Bear plush toy to hug and cuddle. Dressed in blue pajamas, Jesse Bear is ready for anything and is accompanied by a miniature edition of "Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear?". Full color.

A child going to the hospital to have tonsils removed insists on bringing a worn but beloved stuffed animal instead of a newer one.

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

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

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.

When Benjamin Badger refuses to take a nap, his mother tells him about the other animals that nap during the day.

Getting wet is okay for a fish, a flower, and a frog. But what about Jesse Bear?

A young child excitedly plans all the essentials she must take with her for a trip to Grandma''s house.