New Releases by Anna McQuinn

Every Tuesday Lola and her mother visit their local library to return and check out books, attend story readings, and share a special treat.

It''s said that Ireland, once visited, is never forgotten, and for once the blarney rings true. The Irish landscape has a mythic resonance, the country''s history is almost tangible, and a sustained period of investment and economic growth has injected a heady dose of confidence and energy. Each book in the ongoing "Countries of the World" series depicts a major nation and its unique position in the world. Features of the series include: main chapters that focus on geography, people and culture, history, government and economy, and nature; At a Glance double spreads to present a maximum amount of information in a minimal amount of space, utilizing charts, tables, time lines, and other highly visual elements; and, full-page maps that highlight physical features, vegetation and ecosystems, history, population, and political organization. As a bonus, most photographs within each chapter are tied to a location on the main map for that chapter. Smaller maps zoom in on special topics, such as migration, rainfall, changing borders, resources, industry, and other important themes. Sidebars introduce intriguing people, places, and events, a glossary to aid in comprehension of unfamiliar terms, an extensive bibliography that lists books, National Geographic articles, and Web sites, tips for report writers.

In this book, Joseph tells us about all the things he and his friend, Jamal, like to to do - growing up together, they have lots in common, However, when Joseph visits Jamal''s home he discovers that families that come from other places do some things very differently.

Piggy likes to play in mud, kitty likes to hide in trees, puppy likes to dig for bones -- just like their mommies! Touch and feel their mommies'' furs as you say good night to each, but don''t forget that the best mommy of all is just like you!

Small children will have tremendous fun with this cuddly cloth timepiece, which shows each important moment in a young child''s day.

Wanda and her mother keep Walter the Washing Machine right in their kitchen because Wanda is a very messy eater, in a title that ends with a pop-up Walter and punch-out clothes that Walter make clean. 10,000 first printing.

Animal word books introduce young children t o the world of animals. There is a simple rhyme for each ani mal, and the animals are shown in their real environments. ''

Lulu adora livros e ama visitar a biblioteca do bairro para descobrir novas histórias. Lá ela descobriu também que as bibliotecas são lugares divertidos e aconchegantes, onde ela pode fazer novas amizades.