New Releases by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Library Fish, who calls the library her home, decides it is time to learn to do what everyone around her loves doing--read.

When snow prevents Mr. Hughes from opening the library one day, book-loving Library Fish finds a way to entertain herself and her bookmobile friend.

Join the beloved and bestselling little yellow puppy, Biscuit, as he visits the community garden. Biscuit is available in Level One I Can Read for the first time! Seeds—check! Shovel—check! Biscuit and the little girl are ready to visit the community garden. From planting flowers with new friends to feeding the birds, there are so many ways to help in the garden! Alyssa Satin Capucilli celebrates the joy of community—with Biscuit, everyone’s favorite little yellow puppy. Biscuit and Friends Visit the Community Garden is a Level One I Can Read, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own. For over 25 years Biscuit, the beloved little yellow puppy, has warmed the hearts of young readers. The sweet little yellow puppy is a comforting partner for your preschooler. Before you know it, your child will be reading along with you. Biscuit and Friends Visit the Community Garden is a good choice for reading together when snuggled up, as well as for shared reading in a classroom, especially with children ages 3 to 5.

It’s spring on the farm. Join the beloved and bestselling little yellow puppy, Biscuit, as he makes friends with the piglets, the lambs, the chicks, and even the little llamas! Biscuit and the Little Llamas, a My First I Can Read book, is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it''s perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Biscuit, the beloved little yellow puppy who has warmed the hearts of young readers for generations. The sweet little yellow puppy is a comforting partner for your preschooler. Before you know it, your child will be reading along with you. Biscuit and the Little Llamas is a good choice for reading together when snuggled up, as well as for shared reading in a classroom, especially with children ages 3 to 5.

A little hand holds on tight! Celebrate the special relationship every parent has with their child in this lovely New Books for Newborns board book! Me You We, two Hand in hand Through and through In this sweet New Books for Newborns book, a parent and their child set out for a fun-filled day of adventure. Whether it’s having fun at the park, or letting your child learn something new, this sweet, rhyming board book is the perfect way to tell your little one that no matter where you are or what you’re doing, all that really matters is doing it together, hand in hand. The New Books for Newborns series is “just right” for parents to read to their babies. With short, lilting and lullaby-like texts, these board books help parents introduce reading to their children with snuggly, soothing read-alouds perfect for first story times.

Look, Biscuit, it’s snowing! Snow days are snow much fun! Will Biscuit the little yellow puppy get to play in the sledding race? For the first time, everyone’s favorite little yellow puppy stars in an I Can Read with a snow theme! Biscuit’s Snow Day Race is a My First I Can Read, perfect for shared reading with a child. Learn to read with this trusted series from Alyssa Satin Capucilli and Pat Schories!

Young readers can learn all about what happens at school in this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read with sweet text and photographs of first-time students! It’s the first day of school in this early reader by Biscuit creator Alyssa Satin Capucilli. What will it be like? At school, students will meet the teacher, make new friends, sing songs, play, learn, and so much more! Young readers will love seeing kids their age go to school in this adorable introduction to the classroom. Includes a special section in the back with more information about what happens at school!

The little yellow puppy has lots of room to run and play in this I Can Read adventure. Biscuit is going to play in the big park. Wait, Biscuit! Where are you going? When Biscuit goes chasing a ball and at first doesn’t come back, where could that little yellow puppy be? Young readers will love reading about all the fun things Biscuit gets up to at the bustling park. Biscuit Loves the Park is a My First I Can Read story, perfect for shared reading with a young child./

“A delight…Just the right mix of creepy and humorous, treading the line between scary and fun.” —Kirkus Reviews “Plenty of tasty vocabulary…As ghoulishly bright as a jack-o’-lantern.” —Publishers Weekly Three little witches and a bunch of spooky characters come together to prepare a delicious batch of Bone Soup in this Halloween tale based on the beloved fable, Stone Soup. This just-scary-enough picture book comes with a recipe for Bone Soup—perfect for Halloween eating. Trick-or-treat? Trick-or-treat! We’ve something usually good to eat! One Halloween morning three witches are looking for a tasty treat and they find only a small bone in their cupboard. So they decide to go from door to door in their village to find just the right ingredients for their Bone Soup. No one in the village is convinced that soup can be made from a bone, until the littlest monster reveals just what the special ingredient should be.

It’s time for the big parade, Biscuit! The parade is here, and Biscuit can’t wait to see the fire trucks, jugglers, and even clowns! But when will it be his turn to march? The sweet little yellow puppy proves that with a little might and a lot of heart, any dream—big or small—can come true. Biscuit and the Big Parade! is a My First I Can Read, perfect for shared reading with a child.

Young readers can learn all about what happens at swim class in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read with sweet text and photographs of swimmers-in-training! It’s the first day of swim class in this early reader by Biscuit creator Alyssa Satin Capucilli. What will it be like? In swim class, students learn to blow bubbles, float on their backs, kick their legs, and to only swim when an adult or lifeguard is watching. Young readers will love seeing kids their age practice swimming in this adorable introduction to the sport! Includes a special section of step-by-step instructions for basic swim strokes—to be done with a parent or guardian’s supervision.

“A visual treat for boat loving readers.” —Kirkus Reviews “Perfect for storytime and one-on-one sharing.” —School Library Journal Mighty Tug may be the smallest boat in the busy harbor, but he is also the mightiest in this timeless picture book from the author of the Katy Duck and Biscuit series. Around the gleaming channel, where the water’s deep and wide, tall ships stretch their sails and the ever so brave mighty tug leads the way across the waves. To the rescue in the busy, busy harbor, little tug saves the day every time. Mighty tug is the smallest, strongest, and bravest boat of all.

Father and baby share moments together at bedtime.

Emmett wears his cape all the time and feels like a superhero, but when it goes missing, he wonders if he''ll still be super.

"Learn all about what happens at yoga class and see kids practicing yoga."--

It''s Bear''s birthday, and he''s determined to prepare for his party all by himself. Who can get dressed, pick apples, and make peanut butter and honey sandwiches without (much) help from Mama and Papa? This bear can! Then Bear finds out there are some things that can''t be done. But with friends and family by his side, a bear can still save the day!

Metaphorically describes the world in terms of comfortable blankets wherever baby goes.

Author of the bestselling Biscuit series, Alyssa Satin Capucilli, tells a magical tale of parental love that every parent will want to share with their little one!In the very first moment, when you came to be, I looked at you, and you looked at me.I whispered these words as I held you near,for all time, for all space, for the world to hearI will love you."

The animals on the farm sing their babies lullabies and tuck them in for the night.

Beginning readers can learn all about what happens at karate class in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read with sweet text and photographs of young martial artists-in-training! It’s the first day of karate class. What will it be like? Find out in this early reader by Biscuit creator Alyssa Satin Capucilli. Karate students wear a uniform called a gi, and learn to block and kick! Young readers will love seeing kids their age practicing karate, learning words like obi (the karate belt), and more in this adorable introduction to the sport! Includes a special section of step-by-step instructions for basic karate moves—to be done with a parent or guardian’s supervision.

Young readers can learn all about what happens at ballet class in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read with sweet text and photographs of ballerinas-in-training! It’s the first day of ballet class in this early reader by Biscuit creator Alyssa Satin Capucilli. Put on your dancing shoes! What will it be like? Ballerinas wear ballet slippers, learn different foot positions, and twirl across the dance floor. Young readers will love seeing kids their age practicing ballet, learning words like sashay, and more in this adorable introduction to the sport! Includes a special section of step-by-step instructions for basic ballet moves—to be done with a parent or guardian’s supervision.

Young readers can learn all about what happens at gymnastics class in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read featuring simple text and photographs of gymnasts-in-training! It’s the first day of gymnastics class: What will it be like? Find out in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read with sweet text by Alyssa Satin Capucilli. Gymnasts wear leotards, stretch, do somersaults and cartwheels, and even walk on a balance beam! Beginning readers getting ready to tumble will love seeing photographs of kids their age practicing each move, learning words like pike, straddle, and more in this adorable introduction to the sport! Includes a special section of step-by-step instructions for basic gymnastics stretches—to be done with a parent or guardian’s supervision!

Simple text and photographs help young readers learn all about playing soccer in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read. It’s the first day of soccer practice, and it’s going to be great! In this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, beginning readers will learn that soccer players wear cleats, do warm ups, and try to kick the ball into the goal. Score! The best part about soccer is being on a team and making new friends. Young readers getting ready to hit the field will love seeing photographs of kids their age playing soccer in this adorable introduction to the sport! Includes a special section of step-by-step instructions for basic soccer moves—to be done with a parent or guardian’s supervision!

The story of an adorable bear''s first day of preschool, Alyssa Satin Capucilli''s Not This Bear, featuring illustrations by Lorna Hussey. It''s Bear''s first day of school, and he''s a bit reluctant to go. Mama says all bears love school; Bear isn''t so sure. But school turns out to be full of fun-painting pictures, listening to stories, and making new friends. Maybe this bear will like school after all.

In B.E.S. top-selling The Potty Book for Boys, renowned children''s author Alyssa Satin Capucilli introduced us to Henry as he graduated from diapers to potty. Now, Capucilli returns with a new adventure for Henry; he''s getting a new brother or sister! Having a new baby in the house brings about a range of emotions in an older sibling, from excitement to joy to jealousy. In Henry is a Big Brother, Capucilli and Stott employ straightforward text and eye-catching illustration to explore all of these feelings through a child''s eyes. Starting on the big day when the baby arrives home from the hospital, Henry will hold the tiny new bundle, count fingers and toes, try to figure out why the baby is crying, help with diapers and bath time, and anticipate teaching his new sibling all sorts of things—like using the potty when the time comes. Waiting until the baby is old enough to play is a big factor for young children, so here Henry will also learn the importance of being patient.

The essential "how to be a big sister" book to help kids prepare for the new and exciting changes that come along with their new role as an older sibling! In bestselling The Potty Book for Girls, renowned children''s author Alyssa Satin Capucilli introduced us to Hannah as she graduated from diapers to potty. Now, Capucilli returns with a new adventure for Hannah—she''s getting a new brother or sister! Welcoming a new baby in the house sparks a range of emotions in older siblings, from excitement and joy to sibling rivalry. In Hannah is a Big Sister, Capucilli and Stott explore all these big feelings through a child''s eyes as Hannah transitions into a more independent role full of firsts. Hannah will hold the tiny new bundle, count fingers and toes, try to figure out why the baby is crying, help with diapers and bath time, and eagerly anticipate teaching her new sibling all sorts of new things as they grow—like using the big kid potty, when the time comes. A perfect guide for transitioning into independence and instilling the importance of patience as they grow.

Katy Duck goes trick-or-treating in this Halloween-themed Level 1 Ready-to-Read story for beginning readers. “Tra-la-la. Quack! Quack! I will be a magical dancing unicorn!” Katy galloped. She twirled. “No one will have a costume like this,” she said. And no one does have a costume like hers, but when Katy sees Alice Duck dressed up in a shimmery, glimmery outfit, Katy wishes she was shimmery and glimmery, too! Suddenly, trick-or-treating doesn’t sound so fun. But with a little help from Alice and Ralph, Katy realizes that her costume is still very special. And besides, she can be shimmery and glimmery next year! With sweet text from bestselling author Alyssa Satin Capucilli and bright, friendly illustrations from Henry Cole, this Halloween-themed Level 1 Ready-to-Read story is sure to become a favorite for beginning readers.

Monkey Plays is an energetic companion to Bear Hugs and Panda Kisses. One by one, monkeys add to the jungle fun—swinging from palm trees, hiding in an Indian market, and playing from sundown to sun-up! This playful Step 1 features a rhyming text with a bouncy rhythm and bright illustrations.

When Katy Duck, who loves to dance, meets her new neighbor Ralph, it turns out that he loves rough and tumble games and the two of them must figure out a way to play together. Full color.

A small striped cat finds his way home No one wants the small striped cat who is lost. “Scat, cat!” says the dog, the bird, the barber, the baker, the bus driver, the duck, the frog, the goose, the owl, the bat, and even the skunk. So the cat walks and walks until he finds a little house where there is a little boy that does not say, “Scat, cat!” In an ending twist, the cat discovers he is home. Young readers will learn the names of animals and occupations as well as useful vocabulary in this sweet and simple text. This My First I Can Read Book is perfect for shared reading with toddlers and very young children. Basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations make this book just right for the emergent reader.