New Releases by Patricia Lakin

Clarence, a cat who does not want to hurt mice or any other creatures, does not feel welcome anywhere until he discovers the Barnstable Library.

A brief biography of the woman who overcame her shyness to become a teacher, a nurse during the Civil War and founder of the American Red Cross.

Max and Mo are tired of eating corn. Luckily the big ones -- the kids -- just went apple picking. Everyone knows you can make applesauce with apples, but is there anything else you can make with them? [Résumé de l''éditeur].

Max and Mo decide to make a snowman in the warmth of the art room.

Offers a look at the childhood of this world-famous genius who overcame obstacles and challenges in his early years to grow into the man celebrated for his incredible scientific work with light and energy. Simultaneous.

Four crocodile friends have many adventures on the way to the beach.

This is a true incident in the life of young Helen Keller in which she gets stuck in a storm and her teacher, Annie Sullivan, rescues her. Ready-to-Read Level 2.

A brief biography of the woman who overcame her shyness to become a teacher, a nurse during the Civil War, and founder of the American Red Cross.

Stuart accidentally takes a ride in the model plane that he and his brother George have built.

A little ladybug catches Harold''s interest one night, and leads him off on an adventure into a giant garden created with his purple crayon. Follow Harold as he travels in a world filled with plants, insects, and animals that are as big -- or bigger -- than he is!

Harold has been around since 1955. He now has a new generation of fans with his TV show airing on HBO Family. This colorful illustrated reader takes children on an exciting new adventure with Harold and his trusty purple crayon as he draws a huge garden in which he can play. Illustrations.

While buying the ingredients for her first cake--a surprise for her mother''s birthday--Sarah shares secrets with the friendly neighborhood shopkeepeers, especially with the Singers, who have blue numbers on their arms.

Stuart Little accidentally flies off in the model airplane that he and his brother George have been building.

Four crocodile friends enjoy a snowy day of sledding.

The New York City subway provides inspiration for a writer, a composer, a choreographer, and a painter, taking them in four different artistic directions.

A girl and her father prepare their beach cottage for the coming hurricane, which topples their swing tree and washes away their stairs. Includes section of hurricane facts.

Examines the role grandparents play in various countries, including Iraq, Canada, the United States, China, Swaziland, Ecuador, and Italy, discussing their position as the elders in their cultures.

Looks at different kinds of food and drink and related customs around the world, including tea in Russia, hot dogs in the United States, and baklava in Greece.

Puzzle book featuring Inspector Puzzle, with deer-stalker and magnifying glass.

Puzzle book featuring Inspector Puzzle, with deer-stalker and magnifying glass.

Puzzle book featuring Inspector Puzzle, with deer-stalker and magnifying glass.

Puzzle book featuring Inspector Puzzle, with deer-stalker and magnifying glass.

Tim, a reluctant reader, becomes excited about a reading assignment when his teacher lets Tim illustrate his own book.

After visiting the local post office, Mr. Summers''s third-grade class gains a greater respect for mail carriers and the work they perform.

Officer Tony Rollins visits his Little Brother Manuel Lopez at Parkside Elementary School and talks to the students about keeping safe from strangers.

The librarian at the Parkside Public Library uses all sorts of resources to help various people find the information they need.