New Releases by Barbara Shook Hazen

A classic Disney Little Golden Book from 1961 is back in print, and perfect for the holiday season! Walt Disney''s Babes in Toyland Little Golden Book, based on the beloved classic motion picture, was originally published in 1961. The book tells the tale of Tom the Piper''s Son and Mary Quite Contrary, who find themselves in Toyland, along with Bo-Peep, Wee Willie Winkie, and Little Boy Blue. There they meet the Toymaker, who is busy making toys for Christmas! This beloved holiday story is back to delight a new generation of boys and girls ages 2 to 5--as well as collectors of all ages!

Grumio, the Toymaker''s helper, makes a wonderful machine to make toys so they don''t have to, but then things go horribly wrong.

Rhymed poems about animals teach manners.

Interactive! kids press the button at the bottom of the book to make the star light up on the cover and all page spreads. Replaceable battery.

Being the middle child isn''t easy. Harry is too little to do the things his big brother does and is too old to do what his baby sister does. Most of all, he wonders who is his Mama''s favorite?

Despite being a little clumsy at times, Sally the pig enjoys tumbling through the day.

Soon after Katie wishes for her potatoes to disappear during dinner, a potato famine ravages her native Ireland, forcing her to leave for America.

INQUIZITIVE SCIENCE EMERGENT LEVEL: BABY ANIMALS - A series of information books that integrate literacy and science. INQUIZITIVE with a focus upon science has been developed to help young children gain an understanding of: the different ways information can be read and communicated, the specialised language and language structures used in non-fiction texts, the way non-fiction is organised to highlight information and the selective way non-fiction is read according to the reader''s purpose. Suitable for 4-8 year olds.

INQUIZITIVE SCIENCE EMERGENT LEVEL: WHAT''S ROUND? - A series of information books that integrate literacy and science. INQUIZITIVE with a focus upon science has been developed to help young children gain an understanding of: the different ways information can be read and communicated, the specialised language and language structures used in non-fiction texts, the way non-fiction is organised to highlight information and the selective way non-fiction is read according to the reader''s purpose. Suitable for 4-8 year olds.

After a street fair, five friends work hard to clean up the street.

"I want that toad,"John says, me too. Two best friends love to share everything -- their toys, bikes, even candy bars. Until one day a little toad hops into their lives and they discover that not everything can be shared. Young children are sure to relate to this humerous and satisfying look at friendship and sharing. I want that toad.John says, me too.Two best friends love to share everything--their toys, bikes, even candy bars. Until one day a little toad hops into their lives and they discover that not everything can be shared. Young children are sure to relate to this humerous and satisfying look at friendship and sharing.

Describes, in rhymed text and illustrations, the different places in which various animals sleep.

Digby is getting old. She can''t run and play much anymore. But Digby is still a very good dog. She is good at waiting, watching and understanding. Best of all, Digby is a faithful friend -- and she will never be too old for them!A little boy wants to play with his dog, Digby. His sister says Digby is too old to play catch. But if Digby can’t run and jump, there are other things she can do now. In a spare, simple text, Barbara Shook Hazen presents a story about change and life-cycles perfect for the youngest readers. A little boy wants to play with his dog, Digby. His sister says Digby is too old to play catch. But if Digby can’t run and jump, there are other things she can do now. In a spare, simple text, Barbara Shook Hazen presents a story about change and life-cycles perfect for the youngest readers.

When Tootsie, a small, pampered dog, joins Danny Dougle''s Dogwalking Group, he is teased and tormented by the other dogs until he wins their respect by foiling a robbery.

Mama wants to know who''s been making such a mess. "The gorilla did it", the child explains. But when a huge, blue, mischief-making gorilla is invisible to Mama, what can a little boy do? Full color.

In simple and engaging rhyme the author gives us the pluses and minuses of a young girl''s move from an apartment in the city to a house in the suburbs. There is a lot she will miss, but the move brings good things too. This gentle book will help children of families in transition. Full color.

Advice from various pets on how to choose a person.

A boy with some doubts tries to find proof that Santa Claus really does exist.

Big book has simple text with examples of courteous behaviour; teaching guide includes classroom activities, masters for making mini-book and stick puppets for use with the big book.

When things are looking bad, a farmer who would rather fiddle than do his chores invites his neighbors to a hoedown where he plays such a lively tune that his shy daughter''s pet turkey starts dancing, with happy results.

A visit to Grandma''s place by two children is used to illustrate various prepositions.

Emily accompanies Mommy downtown to see where she works.

Before revealing the awful thing she did, a child tries to get her mother''s assurance of love, no matter what.

Amy experiences some scary moments when she finally gets the chance to babysit herself.

When the castle bully discovers bold Sir Fred is secretly terrified of the dark, he tries to stir up trouble between that brave Knight and his Lady Wendylyn. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.