New Releases by Ann Purmell

Pancake and waffle-loveing readers will eat up this process picture book with a behind-the-scenes look at making a much-loved treat.Sap's rising! It's officially maple syrup season at the Brockwell family farm. There will be a lot to do, from hammering spouts into the maple trees to gathering, pouring, and boiling the sap. But the whole family will help together, and when all of the work is done, there will be a sweet and tasty treat.Maple syrup is a favorite breakfast treat for many children. Ann Purmell satisfies young readers' curiosities by showing the in-depth process of making syrup.Jill Weber's cheerful artwork portrays a family working together to achieve a goal, alongside cozy and humorous forest animals who occasionally "help" with the process.Teachers are always looking for process books that tell how familiar products are made.

A boy describes how he, his grandfather, and the rest of his family work on their tree farm throughout the year to prepare Christmas trees.

The sun rises over southern Africa and wakes up a family of giraffes. Whether the giraffe family is munching on acacia leaves or having an all-too-close encounter with a lion, kids will love following them through their day. Written in a fun, snappy style, this shaped Pictureback is a perfect pick for the littlest adventurers and animal lovers.

Baby animals are depicted in their night time environments in this bedtime book for young children.

Alex and Abigail join the whole family in processing and selling apples and apple cider at their grandfather's farm.