New Releases by Cynthia Rylant

For use in schools and libraries only. When a glass monkey is stolen, High-Rise Private Eyes Bunny Brown and Jack Jones are on the job! But will this be one case that''s too tough to crack?

Pandora the cat becomes a lighthouse keeper and saves the life of Seabold the dog, and together the two of them create a family with three young mice rescued from the sea.

Mr. Paris ties balloons outside his toy store every morning. On Fridays, the balloons disappear! What is special about Fridays? And who is taking the balloons? This sounds like a case for the High–Rise Private Eyes –– Bunny Brown and Jack Jones, ace detectives and very best friends!

Meet the Cobble Street Cousins * Lily, who wants to be a poet * * Tess, who wants to be a Broadway star * * Rosie, who wants a little cottage with flowers by the door * It''s spring on Cobble Street, and Lily has a great idea -- the Cobble Street Cousins'' own newspaper! Soon the very first edition of The Cobble Street Courier is hot off the presses, with a poem by Lily, Tess''s favorite jokes, and Rosie''s yummy recipe for shortbread -- even an interview with Aunt Lucy''s boyfriend, Michael. Now it''s time to deliver the paper to all the cousins'' old friends on Cobble Street -- and a couple of new ones!

Tells the story of the Meadow family and the life they lead in the quiet country town of Blue Hill, Virginia.

Caldecott honor book: 1986.

Although Henry''s cousin Annie likes his dog Mudge, when she gets her own pet she decides that a bunny will be perfect for her.

A cumulative tale about a small dog named Gracie whose quiet life is disrupted by some noisy painters.

When she has to go to school without her special doll, a little girl cannot focus on learning her letters and numbers, until her grandmother realizes what the problem is.

Bunny and Jack, animal detectives, investigate the disappearance of the balloons from the neighborhood toy store.

After Mr. Putter buys three goldfish and takes them home, he discovers that his cat Tabby has a serious problem with them.

Rosie, Lily, and Tess, three cousins who are living together with their aunt, decide to make a miniature flower shop just like Aunt Lucy''s real shop, and give it to her as a gift.

An old woman discovers an abandoned puppy that she is afraid to name--or to even love. This moving story features Gary Larson-esque "(The Far Side)" visuals that will appeal to adults as well as kids. Full-color illustrations.

Henry, his dog Mudge, and his father enter a snowman building contest at the local park and win third place.

The cousins spend their winter vacation learning to sew with their neighbor Mrs. White and making gifts for a special celebration with Aunt Lucy and her boyfriend Michael. Line art.

When Henry''s cousin Annie prepares to move in next door he and Mudge help calm her fears.

Henry, his dog Mudge, and his parents go on a quiet camping trip to Big Bear Lake, enjoying the clean smell of trees and wonderful green dreams.

For Henry and his big dog Mudge, summer means going on a picnic in the park, taking a bath under the garden hose, and going to the top of the big green hill. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Text and illustrations explore the countryside and people of Appalachia.

Mr. Putter''s neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, decides that they should join a band, but finding the right one isn''t as easy as it sounds--for them or their pets.

Henry and his big dog Mudge attend a family reunion.

Mr. Putter and Tabby beat the heat on a picnic with spunky Mrs. Teaberry and her dog, Zeke.

Poppleton the pig goes stargazing, tries out a new bed before he buys it, and goes sailing for the first time.

A lonely New York City resident finds companionship and good cheer at the Westway Cafe, where dreams come true.

After eight weeks at Papp''s Dog School, Henry''s dog Mudge earns a certificate and lots of liver treats.

Henry, feeling lonely on a street without any other children, finds companionship and love in a big dog named Mudge.

When their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry hurts her foot, Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby agree to walk her dog for a week, not knowing what they are in for.

Mr. Putter gets an old cat to share his life with him.