New Releases by David McPhail

A young man joins an ocean cruise on which some bad-mannered pigs create disaster while on board, and when the man returns home, a great surprise awaits him.

The animals on the farm want to have a race. Who will win?

One minute, the narrator of this cleverly rhyming romp is quietly reading. The next minute, pigs descend upon his house in every imaginable getup, by every available means, from every possible place—even “Pigs from France” and “Pigs just in their underpants.” What results is lovable porcine mayhem and a pizza pig-out! * “A must for all picture-book collection.”—School Library Journal, starred review * “McPhail presents a magnificent group of porkers, whose capacity for costumes and capers is truly wondrous . . . Kids will find this a very good book indeed.”—Booklist, starred review * “This is McPhail at his whimsical best.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review A Booklist Children''s Editors'' Choice

Emma''s search for a soft, cuddly pet has a surprising ending.

Asi comienza uno de los cuentos mas queridos por los ninos y mas cautivantes de toda la literatura infantil. Beatrix Potter ha conseguido encantar generacion tras generacion de ninos con las peligrosas aventuras que corre Pedrito conejo en la huerta del senor Gregorio, y mantenerlos en suspenso hasta que el conejito vuelve a casa sano y salvo.

A young boy who has trouble reading helps Santa with his yearly rounds and receives a special Christmas present.

The Dream Child and her companion Tame Bear have fantastic adventures as they drift through the night.

Walter and Bernie set a trap for the lion, tiger, and elephant who break Walter''s toys that are left outside overnight.

On his way to school, a small boy befriends a very large bear who is lost.

Lion, finding the jungle too hot for comfort, visits the mountains and falls in love with the cold fluffy white snow that covers the ground there.

Pig Pig thinks of all the jobs he could get, from cook to auto mechanic, and is enthusiastic about performing similar tasks for his family at home.

A boy''s stuffed animals come to life one night and help him have a party, to which his sleepy father is invited.

The artist''s illustrations present a painting of at least one animal for each letter of the alphabet.

One little boy and one big bear manage to extract the bear''s tooth. A warm, funny fantasy sure to delight young readers.

Een kleine jongen maakt samen met zijn beer een ritje op de fiets. Hij rijdt heel voorzichtig. De beer maakt echter allerlei fouten. Prentenboekje met kleurrijke illustraties in verschillende afmetingen.

Bärenkind Emma verhilft ihren Eltern zur richtigen Erholung im Urlaub. (ab 5).

Pig Pig finally agrees to go to camp for the summer and has a wonderful time.

The night that his bicycle is struck by a car seems to be the longest in Adam''s life until he learns the strange and wonderful power of a smile.

Een klein jongetje reist voor het eerst alleen per vliegtuig. Gelukkig heeft hij zijn beer meegenomen. Prentenboek met waterverfillustraties in kleur. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.

Great Cat was the biggest cat in the world. Toby was delighted with her, but his neighbors were afraid for their children. Full-color illustrations.

While waiting to have his picture taken, Pig Pig practices saying "Cheese" as he looks through a photo album and is amazed at the outcome.

A father and his young daughter share a special morning as they feed all the animals on their farm.

For use in schools and libraries only. When their television breaks down, Emma the Bear''s parents must try to keep her entertained until the set is fixed.

Over breakfast, Pig Pig informs his mother about all the wonderful feats he intends to accomplish that day, such as jumping 500 elephants on his motorcycle and driving a rocket to the moon.

The poem about two eyes and a head--Wynken, Blynken, and Nod--is illustrated in blues and half-tones.