New Releases by Barbara G. Hennessy

Imagine that fairy tales are real and can be explored in detail with the help of maps. Imagine that fairy tales are real and can be explored in detail with the help of maps. Imagine navigating the mysteries of Aladdin''s kingdom, the dangers of the Giant''s kingdom at the top of Jack''s beanstalk, and the whimsy of Alice''s Wonderland. Imagine a trip through the unique geographical features of Peter Pan''s Neverland, Dorothy''s Land of Oz, and Snow White''s Enchanted Forest. You''ll have expert guides and clear, simple directions. On each map, a compass, quadrants with letters and numbers, and a key with local routes will help you find your way. This beautiful and unique book features six fold-out maps and a fairy-tale pop-up castle finale.

Tours of six magical lands offer a map and directions for Peter Pan''s Neverland, Dorothy''s Land of Oz, the Giant''s kingdom, Alice''s Wonderland, Aladdin''s Kingdom, and Snow White''s Enchanted Forest, with hidden treasures to find in each one.

A whimsical tour of seven spooky locations introduces basic map-reading skills and highlights fun-filled "points of interest," from Dracula''s Castle to Dr. Frankenstein''s laboratory, on maps of such places as the Wicked Woods, a Ghostly Galleon and the Western Terror-tories. By the author of The Once Upon a Time Map Book.

Corduroy loves animals After Corduroy rescues a baby bird, his neighbor invites him to help take care of the animals at the shelter. Corduroy learns how to feed the ducks, cats, and turtles. But he still wishes he had a pet of his own . . . Featuring more than twenty fun-to-lift flaps, Corduroy Gets a Petis an informative and delightful book that will appeal to every child who has or wants a pet.

Corduroy''s friend Blue Mouse is nervous about their first baseball game.

Corduroy the teddy bear sets out one night to find a birthday present for his owner, Lisa, but soon realizes that he cannot find his way home.

Teachers get first-day jitters too, as is revealed in this first-day-of-school story with a twist. Full color.

A boy tending sheep on a lonely mountainside thinks it a fine joke to cry "wolf" and watch the people come running--and then one day a wolf is really there, but no one answers his call.

Corduroy the toy bear goes to a sleepover party with all his friends.

With gentle, joyful illustrations, this celebration of the potential in each person illuminates the simple ways the world can be a better place — because of you. Each time a child is born, the world changes. Each child brings to the world one more person to love and care for — and one more person who can love and care for others. As children grow and learn, they can teach others and share feelings, ideas, and things. Just as each of us sometimes needs help, we can also find ways to help others. The author and illustrator of MY BOOK OF THANKS reunite to show, through everyday examples, how acts of kindness, understanding, and generosity — no matter how small — can make all the difference in the world.

Corduroy has so many fun things to do at the library.

The popular family tradition of collecting treasured Christmas ornaments is celebrated in this heartwarming story told with jewel-like pictures by the renowned illustrator. Full color.

Corduroy and his class visit the fire station.

Discusses the different things students learn and do at school.

The words and pictures in this volume are intended to help the reader reflect on the many blessings - large and small - we enjoy in our lives. It also reminds the reader that blessings are meant to be shared, and when we help one another we create a world we can all be thankful for.

Dinah dreams, eats and grows, sees big and little things, and gets messy when she plays with her friend.

More adventures of the playful dinosaur for beginning readers.

Corduroy the toy bear and his friends enjoy a day at the zoo.

Presents the adventures of a playful dinosaur for beginning readers.

It''s about all the different things little Dinah Dinosaur likes to eat.

When Dinah Dinosaur goes to sleep and dreams she is different things, until she wakes up.

It''s about all the things Dinah Dinosaur finds, including one that surprises her.

Counts things associated with Thanksgiving, from one to ten, including pilgrims, Wampanoags, nuts, squash, and, of course, turkeys.

A simple retelling of the birth of Jesus with emphasis on the quiet time before the arrival of the shepherds, angels, and kings. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Provides a simple overview of the history, preparations, training, and actual events that are part of the Olympic Games.

A young boy imagines what it was like long ago when a dinosaur lived in his back yard.

A step-by-step story that illustrates a variety of trucks and equipment, their crew, and a road they build.

Rhyming text and illustrations describe the familiar faces and objects of a day at school.

As they are tucked into bed and everything around them is ready for sleep, two children see what a special place their house becomes.

To prepare for the wedding, Sally Price buys the rice, the best man hires a band, Mr. Fine paints a sign, and Jake bakes a magnificent cake.