New Releases by Stephen Krensky

Examines the history and popular culture surrounding the hairy, scary beasts known as werewolves.

Describes an incident in the early life of George Washington, which provides a glimpse of his relationship with his mother.

Mavis knows what she wants to be when she grows up: a fairy godmother. She wants to make wishes come true. But how exactly does a person become a fairy godmother? Mavis practices watching over people in secret and popping up out of nowhere. She tries out costumes and magic wands, too. But when Mavis finally puts her magic to the test, the results are not encouraging at first. This enchanting story sparkles with personality and humor as it brings Mavis face-to-face with a Cinderella who''s been under her nose all along.

When Sarah sneaks aboard Old Man Winter''s wagon and travels with him through the magic door to the Great Kettles, she must help him stop his power-hungry assistant from taking over the weather-making for his own purposes.

A young Abe Lincoln stumbles across a pig in trouble and decides he must help, even though it will mean arriving late and muddy for the important speech he is scheduled to make.

Describes events leading up to the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and the attack itself on Dec. 7, 1941.

The Christmas classic is now available in a beautiful hardcover edition with lavish illustrations by a celebrated artist. Dickens''s timeless story of the importance of love, family, and generosity has been adapted to retain the author''s unique voice, while the illustrations allow readers to step into Victorian London. Full-color illustrations.

What''s it like to have a wiggly, twisty-turny tooth inside your mouth? Stephen Krensky''s funny, kid-friendly, rhyming text answers this question and more! "Do lions have this problem, too? What do sharks and hippos do?" This Step 1 book is perfect for first-time readers and those about to lose their first tooth!

How many bones are there in the human body? Which bone is the longest? Or the smallest? Without bones, you would be a blob, like a jellyfish or a worm. Our bones support us and protect our insides. They work together with our muscles to allow us to do all the things we do! So when you think of your bones, say "Thank you!" This simple Step 1 introduction teaches young readers these facts and many more about the skeleton inside each of us! "From the Trade Paperback edition.

Arthur series/Chapter Books.

Muffy bets Francine that she can''t be nice and keep her temper for a week, with Muffy''s cool Princess Peach watch as the prize

Santa tries his hand at many jobs before finding the perfect job as the world''s greatest gift giver.

In 1735 in New York City, a young printer''s apprentice learns about the importance of freedom of speech when the printer Peter Zenger is arrested and tried for writing articles criticizing the government.

In 1867, while staying with her father in a small California mining town, ten-year-old Winnie meets a Chinese boy close to her age and discovers the role of his people in completing the transcontinental railroad.

Everyone loves a mystery-and here''s one featuring Mother Goose and her friends! Simon Simon, the pie-loving sleuth, solicits the help of a variety of nursery-rhyme characters to solve the mystery of three missing blind mice.

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Discusses our Statue of Liberty''s conception, creation, and history.

A simple introduction to good manners to use with family, friends, at school, during meals, with pets, on the phone, during games, at parties, and in public places.

The lives of some ninth graders cast in the class play become inextricably bound up with the production.

The Wynd family pits its forces against a group of witches with a ghastly plan to turn the town''s children into monsters. Sequel to "The Dragon Circle."