New Releases by William H. Hooks

Dogs with checks, dogs with stripes, dogs with spots, dogs with funny hats...look for all these dogs and more in the funniest, zaniest, counting adventure ever! FROM AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED NAME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION More than seventy years of educational research and innovative teaching have given the Bank Street College of Education the reputation as America's most trusted name in early childhood education. Because no two children are exactly alike in their development, we have designed the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series in three levels to accommodate the individual stages of reading readiness of children ages four through eight. - Level 1: GETTING READY TO READ- (PRE-K to GRADE 1) Books are perfect for reading aloud with children who are getting ready to read or are just beginning to read words or phrases. - Level 2: READING TOGETHER-(GRADES 1 to 3) Books are written especiallly for children who are on their way to reading independently but who may need help. - Level 3: I CAN READ IT MYSELF-(GRADES 2 to 3) Books are designed for children able to read on their own. They also can be enjoyed as read-alouds.

Eli used to be called Mr. Bubble Gum. Now he's really into monsters, and he has a new nickname. But there are monsters everywhere! What's a big brother to do? Find out as the plot unfolds in five easy-to-read chapters. FROM AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED NAME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION More than seventy years of educational research and innovative teaching have given the Bank Street College of Education the reputation as America's most trusted name in early childhood education. Because no two children are exactly alike in their development, we have designed the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series in three levels to accommodate the individual stages of reading readiness of children ages four through eight. - Level 1: GETTING READY TO READ- (PRE-K to GRADE 1) Books are perfect for reading aloud with children who are getting ready to read or are just beginning to read words or phrases. - Level 2: READING TOGETHER-(GRADES 1 to 3) Books are written especiallly for children who are on their way to reading independently but who may need help. - Level 3: I CAN READ IT MYSELF-(GRADES 2 to 3) Books are designed for children able to read on their own. They also can be enjoyed as read-alouds.

Everyone in Kara's class loses a tooth ... everyone except Kara. Then, finally, when she really loses her tooth ... she can't find it anywhere! Will the tooth Fairy come? Will she bring Kara a gift? And what does she do with all those teeth anyway? Kara can't wait to find out! FROM AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED NAME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION More than seventy years of educational research and innovative teaching have given the Bank Street College of Education the reputation as America's most trusted name in early childhood education. Because no two children are exactly alike in their development, we have designed the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series in three levels to accommodate the individual stages of reading readiness of children ages four through eight. - Level 1: GETTING READY TO READ-- (PRE-K to GRADE 1) Books are perfect for reading aloud with children who are getting ready to read or are just beginning to read words or phrases. - Level 2: READING TOGETHER--(GRADES 1 to 3) Books are written especiallly for children who are on their way to reading independently but who may need help. - Level 3: I CAN READ IT MYSELF--(GRADES 2 to 3) Books are designed for children able to read on their own. They also can be enjoyed as read-alouds.

Remember Mr. Dinosaur? Well, Eli's at it again. Only this time he's Mr. Garbage, recycling almost everything he touches. (You better watch out or he'll take this book too!) Soon he and his disgusted big brother are into garbage up to their eyebrows. Can they dig their way out of all that trash before their room becomes an ecological nightmare? Help the garbage gang save the earth in this hilarious and inspiring book. FROM AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED NAME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION More than seventy years of educational research and innovative teaching have given the Bank Street College of Education the reputation as America's most trusted name in early childhood education. Because no two children are exactly alike in their development, we have designed the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series in three levels to accommodate the individual stages of reading readiness of children ages four through eight. - Level 1: GETTING READY TO READ-- (PRE-K to GRADE 1) Books are perfect for reading aloud with children who are getting ready to read or are just beginning to read words or phrases. - Level 2: READING TOGETHER--(GRADES 1 to 3) Books are written especiallly for children who are on their way to reading independently but who may need help. - Level 3: I CAN READ IT MYSELF--(GRADES 2 to 3) Books are designed for children able to read on their own. They also can be enjoyed as read-alouds.

The interweaving of words and pictures within a rebus framework turns this delightful retelling of THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF into a visual puzzle, adding a playful new twist to an old favorite. About The Bank Street Ready-To-Read Series More than seventy years of educational research and innovative teaching have given the Bank Street College of Education the reputation as America's most trusted name in early childhood education. Because no two children are exactly alike in their development, we have designed the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series in three levels to accommodate the individual stages of reading readiness of children ages four through eight. - Level 1: Getting Ready To Read-- (Pre-K to Grade 1) Books are perfect for reading aloud with children who are getting ready to read or are just beginning to read words or phrases. - Level 2: Reading Together--(Grades 1 to 3) Books are written especially for children who are on their way to reading independently but who may need help. - Level 3: I Can Read It Myself--(Grades 2 to 3) Books are designed for children able to read on their own. They also can be enjoyed as read-alouds. Our three levels make it easy to select the books most appropriate for a child's development and enable him or her to grow with the series step by step. The Bank Street Ready-to-Read books also overlap and reinforce each other, further encouraging the reading process. We feel that making reading fun and enjoyable is the single most important thing that you can do to help children become good readers. And we hope you'll be a part of Bank Street's long tradition of learning through sharing. --The Bank Street College of Education

About The Bank Street Ready-To-Read Series More than seventy years of educational research and innovative teaching have given the Bank Street College of Education the reputation as America's most trusted name in early childhood education. Because no two children are exactly alike in their development, we have designed the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series in three levels to accommodate the individual stages of reading readiness of children ages four through eight. Level 1: Getting Ready To Read- (Pre-K to Grade 1) Books are perfect for reading aloud with children who are getting ready to read or are just beginning to read words or phrases. Level 2: Reading Together-(Grades 1 to 3) Books are written especially for children who are on their way to reading independently but who may need help. Level 3: I Can Read It Myself-(Grades 2 to 3) Books are designed for children able to read on their own. They also can be enjoyed as read-alouds. Our three levels make it easy to select the books most appropriate for a child's development and enable him or her to grow with the series step by step. The Bank Street Ready-to-Read books also overlap and reinforce each other, further encouraging the reading process. We feel that making reading fun and enjoyable is the single most important thing that you can do to help children become good readers. And we hope you'll be a part of Bank Street's long tradition of learning through sharing. -The Bank Street College of Education Mr. Big Brother Jon, Eli's big brother, has called Eli such nicknames as Mr. Bubble Gum, Mr. Baseball, and Mr. Garbage. Now, Eli is back better than ever, and this time, he is going to be a big brother. But there is more to being a big brother than meets the eye. Watch as Eli learns a special lesson in brotherly love. "

The younger sister of three shepherds secretly follows her brothers who are traveling to Bethlehem to see the Christ Child.

Follows the adventures of two best friends, Lion and Lamb.

A boy has mixed feelings about his five-year-old brother Eli, who sticks close to him whether he is inventing a new soft drink or trick-or-treating on Halloween.

When Eli's fascination with dinosaurs begins to cause him trouble, his older brother finds a clever way to help.

Illustrated in full color. An acclaimed author and an award-winning illustrator unite to create an enchanting conjure tale ideal for both folktale and African-American history collections. Mama Marina is willing to risk everything and use her conjuring powers to the utmost to free her daughter Sheba from the yoke of slavery. "Hooks's account of how Mama Marina manipulates her gift to free Sheba and Sheba's true love, Joe Nathan, is as absorbing as Ransome's accomplished art. Rendered in broad, textured strokes that nonetheless leave room for detail, his emotion-charged paintings depict sweeping panoramas and close-up portraits with equal success." --(starred)"Publishers Weekly

Gros Lion a beau se tromper de chemin, Petit Agneau ne lui en veut pas. Gros Lion a beau dire qu'il trouve leurs jeux ennuyeux, Petit Agneau ne se vexe pas... Sinon, à quoi leur servirait d'être les meilleurs amis du monde ? Quand on le veut, il y a toujours moyen de se comprendre.

Nine-year-old Adam doesn't want anything to do with the new girl next door, but as he gets to know more about her and her unusual abilities, they become best friends.

When Eli was into monsters, his big brother called him Mr. Monster. Now Eli's wacky and wonderfully contagious baseball fever has earned him a new nickname!

Margaret Rose Rabbit decides that stealing her sister's ribbon and running away from home in order to have her own way is not worth it.

When she falls in love with Joshua, a slave, free-born Belle Dorcas uses the magic of a conjer woman to keep Joshua with her.

In this Appalachian version of the classic tale, Hamlet, the youngest pig, rescues her two greedy brothers from the clutches of the "mean, tricky old drooly-mouth fox."

Every pioneer girl should have a cat she takes with her on the Oregon Trail. Nine-year-old Kate Purdy is traveling from Missouri to Oregon by wagon train, and she’s worried. She isn’t worried about how long the trip will be or the hardships she’ll have to suffer. She’s worried about Snuggs—the pretty little cat who took a shine to her and decided to come along for the ride, even though there are no pets allowed on the wagon train. So no matter what happens, Snuggs the cat has to stay a secret! History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today’s renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!

After the destruction of the English colony on Roanoke Island by hostile Indians forces the survivors to live with a friendly tribe, Virginia Dare finds her first love coming to a tragic and supernatural end.

Three of Aesop's fables are retold with rebuses and repeatable refrains.

Shortly before Christmas, 1936, eleven-year-old Harrison overhears a notorious local bigot planning a Ku Klux Klan raid on a band of Irish tinkers camped nearby and realizes he must do something to prevent it.

Two friends become involved in a police operation investigating the suspicious activities taking place in an abandoned warehouse.

Information on numerous child-care arrangements as established throughout the United States, from infant-care to after-school programs, is augmented by guidance in choosing and shaping programs

A young Spanish girl discovers the first prehistoric paintings ever seen in modern times in a cave at Altamira, Spain.

Once faced with the prejudices against male dancers, a ten-year-old rethinks his decision to enroll in a ballet class.