New Releases by Alison Inches

Corduroy was first introduced to readers in 1968 and soon became a classic character. Everybody''s favorite department store bear is having further adventures in a story about using your voice. Now available in Step into Reading, the premier reader line! When Lisa wants to contact a movie theater owner about a problem, she thinks he''s too important and won''t respond. Can Corduroy help his friend with her good deed? He shows her how powerful a letter can be, and that speaking up about a problem can make a change! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Corduroy was first introduced to readers in 1968 and soon became a classic character. Everybody''s favorite department store bear is having further adventures, now in Step into Reading, the premier reader line! When Lisa goes on a hiking trip, Corduroy sneaks into her backpack. Lisa is surprised to find him there, but she thinks he''ll be safe as long as he stays tucked inside. Corduroy just has to take a peek outside, and when he does, he falls out! Will Lisa find him again? Based on the popular characters created by Don Freeman, the Corduroy easy-to-read series is ideal for independent readers. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics; for children who are ready to read on their own.

In Corduroy''s Garden, Lisa leaves Corduroy to keep watch over her newly planted seeds. But when a puppy digs up the garden, it''s up to Corduroy to save the day. Based on the popular characters created by Don Freeman, the Corduroy easy-to-read series is ideal for children just beginning to read on their own. The brief sentences, repetitive phrases, and important visual clues within the illustrations help readers along while keeping them entertained.

A funny picture book for children who are tired of being told they''re little! Papa calls him Little Buddy. Mamma calls him Little Love Bug-and sometimes Little Fussbudget. Fur Pa calls him Little Whippersnapper. Fur Ma says, "Is this your little car?" Little Shaggy is a fuzzy little monster, but he has a BIG problem. Everyone keeps calling him little! All day long his family asks him if he wants a little snack, a little story, or if he''s a little grumpy. Well Little Shaggy has a little news: "I''M NOT LITTLE!" He throws a big tantrum, but his mother is able to calm him down by giving him a little news: he has a new baby sister, and he is now a BIG brother! Shaggy now suddenly doesn''t want to be big, but his mom tells him that he''ll always be mama''s little angel.

Dora the Explorer and her father celebrate Father''s Day together!

"Max is a little monster who likes to litter and never, ever recycles. Then the electricity goes out and he sees how exciting and beautiful the Earth is-- and that it will need his help to stay that way!"--Page [4] of cover.

Dora and Boots spend Valentine''s Day together at a favorite meeting place.

Barbie plays the character of Samantha in a film about a cowgirl who loves riding horses and who comes up with a clever idea for saving her family farm.

Text and illustrations on lining papers.

In this hilarious green tale, SpongeBob starts Bikini Bottom''s very first recycling center--without even knowing it! How does he do it? By collecting junk, of course! Find out all about recycling with SpongeBob in this original 8x8 story printed on recycled paper!

Widely popular conservative blogger Pamela Geller (AtlasShrugs.com) and New York Times bestselling author (The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam) Robert Spencer team up for this battle cry about the damage being done by the current administration’s policies to the institution of the American presidency—and the ongoing possibility of leadership and American exceptionalism.

Presents three stories in which Barbie learns what is involved in making a movie, playing such roles as a countess involved in a jewel theft, a rodeo cowgirl who saves her family''s farm , and a spy who searches for a missing diamond.

From plump orange pumpkins to crunchy leaves, readers will love all the textures fall has to offer in this delightful touch-and-feel board book. From woolly scarves and plump orange pumpkins to crunchy leaves and smooth wicker baskets, readers will delight in all the different textures fall has to offer. With simple, rhyming verses and sweet, vibrant illustrations, youngsters can celebrate the season with this touch-and-feel board book that''s perfect for small hands.

Help SpongeBob relive some of his happiest moments.

Coming to you live from the town of Chewandswallow, it’s Sam Sparks’s Weather Report! Tune in to see what the weather has in store for this small town each day—from ice cream showers to spaghetti and meatball tornados—this tiny place has a lot of big weather! Includes 3-D images throughout, 3-D glasses, and a 3-D poster!

Peek into this diary of an aluminum can as it goes on a journey from inside a bauxite rock, to the manufacturing line, to the store shelf, to a display on a bookshelf, to a garbage can, and finally to a recycling plant where it emerges into its new life…as a baseball bat! This 8x8 paperback storybook is told from the point of view of an enthusiastic aluminum can. The diary entries are fun and humorous, yet point out the ecological significance behind each product and the resources used to make it.

Learn about recycling from a new perspective! Peek into this diary of a plastic bottle as it goes on a journey from the refinery plant, to the manufacturing line, to the store shelf, to a garbage can, and finally to a recycling plant where it emerges into it''s new life...as a fleece jacket! Told from the point of view of a free-spirited plastic bottle, kids can share in the daily experiences and inner thoughts of the bottle through his personal journal. The diary entries will be fun and humorous yet point out the ecological significance behind each product and the resources used to make it. Readers will never look at a plastic bottle the same way again!

Santa Claus is dreaming of a green Christmas. By changing his own ways, he shows boys and girls around the world that they can have a merry and festive holiday season, filled with decorations, presents, and treats--while giving back, and protecting the EARTH. This book is made from 100% postconsumer waste recycled paper.

"Diego and Giant Octopus need your help to rescue sea animals from underwater volcanoes!"--Page 4 of cover.

Clifford is itchy. Emily Elizabeth wants a vet to examine it. But Clifford doesn''t want to go.

In this adorable 8 x 8 based on the feature film from DreamWorks, everyone''s favorite hotel guests have left a friendly paw print, including interesting details about themselves, their stay at the hotel, and even a slobbery secret or two. Includes a cute, pullout poster with images of the hotel''s furry guests. Full color. Consumable.

Igor''s two best friends explain their roles in his success at the Evil Science Fair and elevation to president of Malaria.

"Diego and Baby Jaguar need to find a new home for the bees"--P. [4] of cover.

Un bebé va a formar parte de la familia de Dora. Entonces Dora será una hermana mayor. Ella y Boots tienen que hallar la manera de llegar a su casa lo más pronto posible.

It''s Sports Day and everyone is playing their favourite sports. Dora''s best friend Boots loves so many sports that he can''t decide which one to play! Lift-the-Flaps with Dora and Boots and discover which sport they like best.