New Releases by Cornelius Van Wright

One morning, Dex the Little Red Crane and his very tall operator, Pete, receive an important letter. A BIG project far away requires their help! They set out on their journey right away. While traveling through cities and across the water to their destination, Dex and Pete meet giant cranes, all with different jobs. In the end, Dex the Little Red Crane may have the coolest job of all.A perfect story for youngsters fascinated with BIG construction vehicles, The Little Red Crane cheerfully introduces a new kind of machinery and the job it performs. Beautifully detailed illustrations enliven the fun and informative journey.

It is the Fourth of July, and a young girl and her parents are off to see the town’s big parade—Hoorade Day! Boosted up on daddy’s shoulders, the girl excitedly waves to her family members in the parade and joyfully describes each section. From the bleats and bangs of the marching band to the graceful twirls of the ribbon dancers, the little girl spots it all, reciting simple, rhyming cheers that complement the bright illustrations of the diverse community on each page. Narrated in jolly, lively verse, Hoorade Day! celebrates the birthday of a nation founded on principles of unity and hope. It will delight children and adults alike, keeping them smiling to the very last page.

Serving food at a small town farmers'' market or racing through a city with alarms blaring, trucks are everywhere! Big, loud, fast, or flashy with wheels, and doing all interesting jobs, trucks are very curious things to youngsters as they observe the world around them. What do they hold inside? This lift-the-flap book gives you and your child the perfect inside view of trucks you might see in your own neighborhood and helps to answer the question of What''s in the Truck?.Trucks carry all kinds of materials, from yummy ice cream to stinky garbage, all waiting for you to discover and name them. Colorful illustrations and an interactive format work together to help reveal what''s inside your favorite neighborhood trucks. A perfect gift for curious truck-lovers, What''s in the Truck? will bring joy to children and adults alike.

It’s the adventure of a lifetime when best friends—and self-proclaimed superheroes—defeat bad guys of their own invention. It’s wonk ’em time when Bucky and Stu have to stand up to Phat Tyre, TrashMan and Hose-Nose. No matter that the bad guys are all made out of household items that Bucky and Stu have assembled themselves—these bad guys don’t stand a chance against the boys’ power moves. Still, it’s quite a surprise when their latest villain, the giant Mikanikal Man, gets zapped during a lightning storm and comes to life! The battle—and thrill—of a lifetime ensue. Full of surprises and laughs, this upbeat, action-packed story celebrates imagination, creativity, and friendship in even the most unexpected forms. Cornelius Van Wright’s hilarious illustrations are full of surprises and are perfect for portraying the high-speed antics of two enthusiastic boys.

Could two little boys who scare each other silly ever become friends? When Alik and Boi accidentally bump into each other at the pond, they aren’t exactly thrilled. In fact, they’re terrified! Boi thinks Alik is a swamp monster, and Alik thinks Boi is a space alien. Both run home in a panic to share their news, but their families don’t believe them. If only Alik and Boi can drum up the courage to venture back outside, they just might cross paths again and realize how much they have in common. With an encouraging message about second chances and looking past appearances, this delightfully absurd story about two very different-looking adventurers is full of laugh-out-loud, action-packed fun. It’s perfect for fans of funny books like Shark vs. Train and Children Make Terrible Pets.

When Tyler and his family are putting up the Christmas decorations, Tyler looks at the Christmas-tree angel and asks Why are they always pink? Aren''t there any black angels?. It''s a question none of them can answer and so Tyler sets out on a quest for a black angel just like him.