New Releases by Stephen Savage

From New York Times-bestselling creator Stephen Savage comes an adventurous picture book about a little cat with BIG ambitions. Life hasn''t always been easy for street cat, Butterscotch. But when she finds herself in a brand new home, full of warmth and love, she gathers the strength to be brave. One day, she sees a fellow cat facing a crocodile on the nature channel on TV, so she jumps through the screen to help. After all, she is... A rescue cat! This innovative picture book is an inspirational and classic tale about a brave, fearless cat who shares kindness and care.

Chase the silvery light of the moon across the sleeping world in this elegant modern lullaby. At once profound and playful, this bedtime story follows the moonlight as it travels across the globe. From jungle to sea, from ocean to valley, from distant lands right to your own window. The simple, lullaby-like text is sure to encourage sweet dreams. With elegant, bold illustrations featuring large blocks of color in a gentle blue and green palette and a foil-stamped jacket, Moonlight is a perfect gift for young readers and art-lovers alike. Award-winning author and illustrator Stephen Savage turns his talent to hand-cut lino prints, creating a sophisticated, appealing exploration of the moon''s nightly journey, sure to be a family favorite for years to come. A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year

When the boats in the harbor are feeling unwell, all they need is Hope to get back in ship shape. From Geisel Honor Book author and artist Stephen Savage comes a new vehicle book for the very young, sure to provide comfort and reassurance, based on the true story of the S.S. Hope hospital ship! The boats around the harbor haven''t been feeling too well lately. First, Barge got bonked. Then Submarine started shivering. Ferry came down with a fever, little Dory''s nose wouldn''t stop running, and even mighty Aircraft Carrier had developed a terrible cough! They sent out an S.O.S. for help, and then a ship called Hope came to the rescue. With her team of tugboats at her side, Hope set about tending to the out of sorts boats. With her help, Barge gets a bandage, Submarine is soothed with a blanket, Aircraft Carrier is cured, and little Dory''s nose dries up. The boats are feeling fit again, but they know whenever they are feeling sick, Hope will always be there to take care of them. The brightly-illustrated, kid-friendly picture book includes an essay about the real S.S. Hope and its service in humanitarian aid projects. Perfect for boat lovers of all ages!

From award-winning author-illustrator Stephen Savage comes a playful wordless picture book about what the figures on road signs do when no one is around! What do the figures on signs do when no one is watching? Under cover of night, they leave their signs to play and collaborate in this imaginative story by celebrated author-illustrator Stephen Savage.

The kids are in for a treat when their parents leave them with a babysitter who is truly out of this world--an alien! A Golden Duck Notable Picture Book When their parents go out for the evening, a brother and sister are left with a babysitter unlike any they''ve ever had before--an alien from another planet! But even though she seems a little strange, the kids quickly see that this babysitter can make anything fun...even brushing their teeth and doing their homework. This story is literally E.T. meets Mary Poppins, and as soon as the Babysitter from Another Planet is gone, the kids can''t wait for her to come back again. With references to everything from ''50s Science Fiction movies (sure to produce a chuckle from knowing parents) to ET, bestselling author Stephen Savage has produced a visual and verbal tour de force that will have kids begging for more. An ILA-CBC Children''s Choice! A CBC Children''s Choice Book Awards Finalist

"There are patriots...and then there are those who always put their country first."The controversial National Voice Recognition Act is close to being approved by the UnitedStates Congress. This legislation would allow for the monitoring of American citizens by theunique timbre and frequency of their voice passing through a satellite-linked telecommunicationnetwork. Active dialogue from any person who has their voice registered into this surveillancesystem will be readily available for scrutiny by government screeners without obstruction.The American public has been informed by their government that the voice recognition programwill only be set into motion if and when the bill is passed in both houses. But as it turns out thereis already a functioning "beta" system operating in the country. Its existence is only known bythose in the highest levels of the intelligence community.While the legislation is still being considered one of the network''s surveillance vans is hijackedin the Arizona desert while conducting distance tests. It is believed that the perpetrators are asmall outfit of anti-government agitators. Along with a van filled with highly classifiedequipment the criminals have also taken as hostages the three American agents that wereoperating it at the time.The American authorities are now faced with the potential nightmare of three dead agents andthe disclosure to the public that the voice recognition system is already in place. Whomever hasthe hostages and the van has the opportunity to either directly blackmail them or shop this"package" around to the highest international bidder.Because there are many within the national security infrastructure who dislike this surveillancesystem there is a legitimate concern that this hijacking was an inside job. This makes for somedifficult choices in assembling the team that will pursue a resolution to this matter.The CIA reaches out to Roy Woodside, an older CIA operative currently stationed in Europe.Woodside is somewhat of a mythological Cold War figure to the new generation of intelligenceworkers and he does not disappoint them with his peculiar outlook on his job and life itself.Woodside is partnered with Kyle Nettles, an American agent covertly working as a currencycounterfeiter who reports only to a trusted few within the ranks of the CIA.The complicated trail heats up quickly and it grimly descends into a violent and primitivestruggle from the streets of Poland to the American Southwest.God Watches From Above is the third espionage fiction thriller from Stephen T. Savage.

The best thing about flight school is that Little Plane gets to learn how to sky-write! He adores practicing ARCS! He excels at practicing DIVES! But not everything is easy and fun. Little Plane loathes practicing LOOPITY-LOOPS. They make him dizzy. Find out what it will take to make Little Plane learn how to write in this little book about big dreams from award-winning author Stephen Savage. A Neal Porter Book

It''s Cement Mixer''s first day on the job and he doesn''t want to make any mistakes. How can he help the other trucks on the construction site? By mixing some powdery white cement, of course! He mixes it up, adds a little water, and presto . . . a cake?! He must have mixed flour instead of cement. Not to worry, he''ll try again . . . and presto! Frosting?! He''ll keep trying until he gets it just right and it''s time for one more mixing: a bubble bath!

When Walrus escapes the zoo with his new friend Penguin, their adventures are twice the fun! In this sequel to the acclaimed Where''s Walrus?, author Stephen Savage doubles the fun when Walrus escapes the zoo with his mischievous pal, Penguin. Will the zookeeper find them? Or will these clever runaways stay one step ahead disguised as subway riders, baseball players, and even grand opera performers? Hiding in plain sight, they elude the clueless zookeeper until a fly ball at a baseball game leads Walrus and Penguin to a chance encounter with surprising results!

"A spooky good time"- Kirkus Reviews A rhyming Halloween counting board book sure to delight the youngest trick-or-treaters Now in a board book edition for the youngest reader, join a sneaky spider, a wily witch, a silly scarecrow, and other favorite spooky creatures as seven orange pumpkins disappear in a countdown to a Halloween surprise. Bright, bold, and fun, Seven Orange Pumpkins is a perfect read-aloud and is sure to capture the imagination of the littlest trick-or-treaters.

The big ships in the harbor can count on Little Tug, and he feels their appreciation.

In this Halloween counting book, young readers are invited to join a group of spooky creatures as seven orange pumpkins disappear in a countdown that leads to a Halloween surprise.

This title shows children how to identify and group insects according to their characteristics. It answers questions such as what is an insect? Where do insects live? What do insects eat? And how do insects move about? Along with many others. The book looks at insects from butterflies and beetles to wasps and ants and their young, as well as some more unusual amphibians such as hawk moth caterpillars and glowworms.

Classification: Birds shows children how to identify and group birds according to their characteristics. It answers questions such as what is a bird? Where do birds live? What do birds eat? And how do birds get around? Along with many others. The book looks at birds from owls and penguins to eagles and hawks and their young, as well as some more unusual birds such as pelicans and secretary birds. It also offers advice on keeping birds as pets. The book also contains a useful scale to demonstrate the size of many amphibians in comparison to an adult man, along with a topic web, a glossary and some suggestions for extension activities.

"Spooktacular" -- Daily Candy "Savage’s spirited rhymes (no pun intended) make this an ideal readaloud for younger Halloween celebrants." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) "The landscapes Savage creates… have a softness and gentle humor that will capture the imaginations of young children and add to their anticipation." --Kirkus Reviews From a sneaky spider to a ghostly chef to a sly mummy and crafty witch, join your favorite spooky creatures as ten orange pumpkins disappear in a countdown to a Halloween surprise. Bright, bold, and fun, Ten Orange Pumpkins is a perfect read-aloud and is sure to capture the imagination of the littlest trick-or-treaters.

Discover the exciting world of the grass snake, from a garden compost heap to a remote heathland - explore some of the different habitats that are the snake''s home. Could you tell the difference between a grass snake and an adder? Do you know where grass snakes live? Have you ever seen one catching its prey? Follow the snake''s life cycle, from the hatching of a snakelet to finding a mate. And find out about the threats facing snakes today and why some people are afraid of them. Includes an animal map, locator map, life cycle summary and ''unusual fact'' boxes.

Each bright, vibrant Explorers title features a series of beautiful, child-friendly, story-based scenes - easy to read but with a wealth of detail and plenty to look for - partnered by photographic spreads giving more in-depth information. There''s a fun extra element: coloured buttons throughout the book allow readers to jump about through the book and find connections between topics - connections that are neatly summarised at the end of each book.

Introduces fish, describing the many varieties, where they live, how they find food, and how they care for their young.

Provides information about different types of insects.

In this wordless picture book, follow Walrus on a happy-go-lucky spree through the big city, as he tries on different hats to disguise himself from the chasing zookeeper.

Morse s''est échappé du zoo. Le gardien le cherche partout. Où es-tu, Morse ?

Provides information about different types of mammals.

Presents amphibians and describes the bodies, life cycles, and habitats of various types.

Discover the exciting world of the owl, from remote woodlands to inner-city gardens - explore some of the different habitats that are the owl''s home. Have you ever seen inside an owl''s nest? Do you know what owls eat? Would you recognise their call? Follow the owl''s life cycle, from the first few hours of a new-born chick to finding a mate. Find out about the threats facing owls today and what can be done to protect them. Includes an animal map, locator map, life cycle summary and ''unusual fact'' boxes.

Introduces mallard ducks, discussing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, food, migration habits, and predators.

Introduces swallows, discussing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, food, hunting and migration habits, and predators.

Introduces mice, discussing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, food, and predators.