New Releases by Sindy McKay

Learn about animals that live underground much of the time.

A boy dreams that he and his dog have fantastic adventures in his new red bed.

When Tony gets sick, he must deal with the disappointment he feels at not being able to pitch in an important baseball game.

Pictures and text provide an introduction to dinosaurs.

Shows how everyday activities can provide the exercise we need, and how important it is to eat nutritious food, drink water, and get enough sleep.

Jason gets sick right before he is supposed to pitch an important game, and he deals with the frustrations of feeling bad.

It''s ironic that on Ramsey Lewis'' Urban Knights II (GRP), the one holdover from the first Knights project is only featured half the time. Needless to say, that''s the more riveting, jazzier half of this Maurice White-produced exercise in easy funk and potent, machine generated urban grooves. Lewis'' slowly simmering, coolly rhythmic piano jaunts add flair to middle of the road silky pieces like "The Promise," but are best enjoyed on the two playful solo interludes which create an organic contrast to the slicker fare they complement. The pianist also adds an avant-garde edge to the heavily soundscaped "Brazilian Rain." Aside from Lewis, this all-star affair features some spirited gospel keyboard and vocal flavors surrounding Najee''s soprano sax and flute, as well as a "South African Jam" celebration hosted by Jonathan Butler''s happy vocals and guitar. While a positive effort overall, for the inevitable Urban Knights III, White would benefit from ditching the machinery and letting his stars jam more spontaneously. ~ Jonathan Widran

This is a revised edition of one of our best-selling titles! This edition features a stunning new design, as well as new and delightful photographs. As in the last edition, the book explores the wonderful world of both popular and unusual pets. In the revised text, it uses simple language to convey the joys as well as the responsibilities of pet ownership. This title is sure to continue to be a hit with everyone who has, or even hopes to have, a pet.

As payment for retrieving the princess''s ball, the frog exacts a promise which the princess is reluctant to fulfill.

Wonderful photographs bring the seasons to life in this newest non-fiction "We Both Read" story. It explores the changing seasons and the activities of children and animals during them. Color photos.

Aunt Sue takes her niece on a ride of adventure that brings them to some unusual places.

June and her friends Joe and Mike create a funny song.

Ben and Becky cause hilarious excitement when they accidentally let a snake loose in the mall .

Jack sells his cow for five beans from which grows a magical beanstalk.

Ben and Becky investigate a haunted house and search for their lost grandfather.

The classic tale of two very hungry children, a fantastic gingerbread house, and a very nasty witch.