New Releases by Sarah Albee

Elmo is very excited when he finds a nest full of baby ducks -- until the duckies assume Elmo is their mommy! Will Elmo be able to help the ducklings find their real mother? Or will Elmo''s ducky day last forever?

"Be sure to buckle up--especially in outer space! Officer Grover and Safety Deputy Elmo share important safety tips. Whether in the house or far away from home, Grover and Elmo know how to stay safe. By the end of the story, readers will be ready for their own safety deputy stars!

Before Blue can go to preschool, she has to pack a lunch. Young fans can delight in helping Steve, Mr. Salt, and Mrs. Pepper solve all the rhyming riddles to figure out what Blue wants to eat! Full color.

Elmo''s repeated sneezes create havoc on Sesame Street.

Last, but not least, in the letter/number series is 3. Children will love reading about number 3 with lovable Elmo. Color illustrations throughout.

"Brought to You By . . . Books" is a brand-new series that captures the spirit of the Sesame Street segment with an emphasis on simple letter and number recognition. Children get an introduction to the number 1 from Big Bird as he takes them on a colorful pictorial of its functions.

Introduces the habits and habitats of monkeys. Features die-cut reusable stickers.

The Rugrats babies become convinced that Earth is about to be invaded by space aliens.

Presents in serial form six adventure stories. One episode per page to tear off and pack with a sandwich.

The reader is asked to find various animals in the pictures, including a pelican, spotted lizards, raccoons, and Binyah Binyah Polliwog.

Cut-out windows help Allegra and the reader explore the sounds of Allegra''s world. On board pages.

Compiled in association with the American Museum of Natural History, a vocabulary guide for young scientists introduces dozens of important terms, from amphibian to zoology, featuring detailed definitions, etymologies, and pronunciation keys, as well as biographical profiles and information sidebars. Original.

Polar Bear joins the elves, reindeer, seals, and walruses in helping Santa and Mrs. Claus push a present-heaped sleigh out of a snowbank, but they still need one more helper.