New Releases by Trisha Speed Shaskan

To fly, fairies fan and flutter their wings. But they need a flying phrase too. Will first-time fliers Flick and Flack find it?

Beware! There is pancake batter in the air! It''s a battle for the better batter. Will Betty beat Baxter or Baxter beat Betty?

"Betty can''t wait to be a first-grade witch. But on the first day of school, her classmates start calling her ''Itty Bitty'' because she''s small and still uses her kinder-broom. Betty doesn''t like the nickname--or how it makes her feel itty-bitty inside. So she comes up with a BIG idea to prove herself: winning the Halloween Dash"--Provided by publisher.

"Quillan Hedgeson, a hedgehog, and Raymond Ratzburg, a rat, are students (and crime solvers) at Elm Tree Elementary school. When a famous local meteorite goes missing, Q and Ray set out to solve the case, using their wits and a series of disguises"--

The Mola Lisa is missing! Someone sneaky has stolen the world''s most famous painting. Good thing Q and Ray are on the case! These second-grade critters are Elm Tree Elementary''s best crime solvers. Ray loves magic and stinky cheese. Q loves disguises and surprises. But can the super sleuths outwit an art thief?

Join two rockin’ punk skunks in a fun story about friendship. Kit and Buzz are BSFs—Best Skunks Forever. Every day they rock out together. But when Kit wants to sing a song about skating and Buzz wants to sing a song about painting, the BSFs get into a HUGE fight! They try to hum, drum, and strum on their own, but it’s all wrong. Will Kit and Buzz find a way to make up?

OF COURSE you think I did a horrible thing by eating Little Red Riding Hood and her granny. You don''t know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you...

OF COURSE you think Cinderella was the sweetest belle of the ball. You don''t know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you...

OF COURSE you think we were evil, spiteful fairies, cursing the poor princess with a forever sleep. You don''t know the other side of the story. Well, let us tell you.

"Introduces the concept of point of view through retellings of five classic fairy tales - ''Beauty and the Beast,'' ''Snow White,'' ''Rapunzel,'' ''Sleeping Beauty,'' and ''The Frog Prince'' - by the stories'' supporting characters"

Books can help young children cope with life''s tougher lessons. Gender neutral animal characters and inviting illustrations gently explore difficult situations, allowing children going through tough times to find comfort in characters with whom they can relate. Sidebars offer important and empowering coping tips.

An introduction to percussion instruments.

Describes what brass instruments are, the various types, and what makes each one unique.

Tips and tools for writing your own graphic novel.

Introduces string instruments, including the violin, double bass, and harp.

Describes what woodwind instruments are, the various types, and what makes each one unique.

"One animal has a long, sleek body. The other animal''s body is short and chubby. Do you know the differences between a dolphin and a porpoise?"--P. [4] of cover.

"One animal has a lightweight shell. The other animal''s shell is heavy. Do you know the differences between a turtle and a tortoise?"--P. [4] of cover.

If you were a plus sign, you would add things together. You could add people and animals. You could add up and down or side to side. What else could you do if you were a plus sign?

If you were a plus sign, you would add things together. You could add people and animals. You could add up and down or side to side. What else could you do if you were a plus sign?

If you were a minus sign, you would subtract one number from another. You could subtract food and balloons. In every problem, you would find the difference. What else could you do if you were a minus sign?

If you were a minus sign, you would subtract one number from another. You could subtract food and balloons. In every problem, you would find the difference. What else could you do if you were a minus sign?

These entertaining and fun math books are perfect for reading aloud, or for reading alone. Primary math concepts are introduced using creative examples, easy to understand text and engaging art illustration.

If you were a times sign, you would multiply things. You could make more tricycle tires, alien eyes, or bunches of balloons. What else could you do if you were a times sign?

If you were a minute, you would measure time. You could wake people up, end a race, or bake a tasty pizza. What else could you do if you were a minute?

A basic introduction to the concept of fractions.

Fun illustrations explain the meanings of some compound words.

Citizenship week is coming. Read inside to find out if Jade, Olive, and Kelly can work together to better their community.