New Releases by Cari Meister

Amazing animals live all over our world. But which ones are the strongest, hairiest, or fastest? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos, and a fun activity, beginning readers will learn all about the most extreme animals living on our planet.

Raven is excited for the figure skating competition, but before she steps onto the ice she must do something she has never done before--overcome her fear of performing.

Will Owen''s futsal team be able to work together in time for the upcoming game?

Imani and her lesson pony Peanut make a great team, but before the big show Peanut sprains his ankle, leaving nervous Imani to ride the much bigger and faster Rico for the competition.

"Lightning flashes. Thunder rumbles. It''s a big storm! How do you think Micah feels? Woof! Woof! Gemma''s grandma brought her a puppy. How do you think Gemma feels? Turn the page to find out which feeling matches the description. Would you feel the same way?"--

"From the days of the week to playing hopscotch, patterns are all around you. Keep turning the pages to find out how your life is full of patterns and sequences"--

Theodore and Violet trudge up the big sledding hill. Then they jump in their sleds and take off. Now which way are they going? You guessed it--down! Keep reading, guessing, and flipping the page to discover more position words.

Dance is fun to watch, but it''s even more fun to do! Kids can take the stage by learning what dance is, what gear and skills are needed, what happens during lessons, and how to be a good sport. A special activity helps kids build a basic dance skill.

"Wah! Wah! A crying baby is loud. But what about a sleeping baby? You guessed it! A sleeping baby is quiet. With a flip of the page you will discover that opposites are everywhere"--

Classmates enjoy the games and races on field day, but Stan needs to be reminded that winning is not everything.

"Softball is exciting to watch, but it''s even more fun to play! Kids can take the field by learning the rules of the sport, the equipment and skills needed to play, and the importance of good sportsmanship. A simple activity helps kids strengthen a basic softball skill"--

Celebrate the 100th day of school with Tiny in this fun 8x8 story! Everyone in Eliot''s class has to bring in one hundred items as part of their 100th day of school celebration, but he doesn''t have any ideas. Of course, Tiny has plenty! But when he follows Eliot to school to join the festivities, he winds up making a mess of things. How will he make things right again?

Join Tiny as he celebrates Christmas in this festive 8x8 story! When Tiny and Eliot visit a senior center with a group of Christmas carolers, they go inside to warm up and spread cheer. That''s when they find out that the truck carrying the tree for the senior center has broken down--and what''s Christmas without a tree? Tiny knows it''s up to him to save the holiday, but can he retrieve the tree in time?

Rock your little one to sleep with a sweet ocean lullaby, in this lovely New Books for Newborns board book! Baby, you’ll sail on the waters. You’ll dive in the deep. You’ll dance in the moonlight while everyone’s asleep. In this melodic and aquatic New Books for Newborns book, a parent waits for their little one to drift off to sleep with a restful lullaby full of sweet dreams of exploring the wonders of the sea, as they rock, rock, rock on the waves. 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.

Swish! This photo-guessing game challenges pre-readers to guess whose tail appears in each image. The scaly, tufted, and bushy answers may be surprising!

"Blink! This photo-guessing game challenges kids to guess whose eyes are in the images. The fierce, colorful, and shifty answers may be surprising!"--

"Stomp! This photo-guessing game challenges pre-readers to guess whose feet are in each image. The swift, dainty, and webbed answers may be surprising!"--

"Grrr! This photo-guessing game challenges kids to guess whose ears are in the images. The furry, floppy, and finely-tuned answers may be surprising!"--

Mateo is used to being the best member of his gymnastics team. When a new boy with stronger skills joins, Mateo''s jealousy threatens to knock everyone off balance right before the big Winter Challenge event.

Liberty. Freedom. Equality. Honesty. Respect. All of these values are important when electing our officials. Readers learn about democratic values and how they play a part in our elections.

What''s a ballot? Can you dance at a politcal party? And what do a donkey and an elephant have to do with it all? Election Day is coming up and with it comes a lot of questions about the U.S. electoral process. From campaigns and politcal parties to voting, kids can find out all about our elections.

Look out across the crashing waves! It''s a mysterious, beautiful mermaid diving into the ocean. Have you wondered what a mermaid eats? What does a mermaid really look like? Where do they sleep? Wonder no more! Striking illustrations and matter-of-fact text take you on a deep-sea journey to learn all about mermaids.

Listen! Do you hear the clomping of hooves upon the forest floor? A flash of white bursts from behind a tree. A long horn shines like a crown upon the creature''s head. It''s a unicorn! Ever wondered about the magical powers of the unicorn''s horn? Where does a unicorn live? What does it eat? Wonder no more! Striking illustrations and matter-of-fact text take you on a magical journey to learn all about unicorns.

"Introduce early readers in preK-2 to the variety of boats and ships they can see in their community and in their world [in a book that covers] the basics of how boats work, along with a brief history"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces "early readers in preK-2 to the variety of cars they might find in their community and in their world, [covering] the basics of how automobiles work, along with a brief history"--Provided by publisher.

From semi-trucks to monster trucks, see the variety of vehicles young readers in preK-2 encounter in their community and in their world. Cover the basics of how trucks work, along with a brief history. Bold photographs and energetic text are perfect for read-alouds or introductions to transportation units. A short photo timeline in the back will reinforce how technology has changed over time.

"Get a bird''s-eye view of airplanes, past and present. Introduce early readers in preK-2 to the variety of boats and ships they can see in their community and in their world. Cover the basics of how airplanes work, along with a brief history. Bold photographs and energetic text are perfect for read-alouds or introductions to transportation units. A short photo timeline in the back will reinforce how technology has changed over time."--Provided by publisher.