New Releases by Diane Muldrow

Kids love to ask questions about animals. From essential questions about animal varieties and habitats to astounding animal abilities, this new and exciting collection delivers all the answers! The easy-to-read answers, fun facts, and other special info features with lively, dramatic illustrations will keep kids wanting to learn more about favorite members of the animal kingdom, including birds of prey, snakes, wild cats, and wolves.

It''s Halloween night, also known as Meowl-o-ween! Cats are on the prowl, ready to give trick-or-treaters a fright. But one lost kitten is scared--will she find her way and join the fun? On frightful, delightful Meowl-o-ween, cats slink by carved pumpkins and prepare to spook the trick-or-treaters parading the streets. But not all of the cats are enjoying the flashing lights and costumes. A lone kitten is overwhelmed by the crowds and doesn’t know which way to turn! This fresh Halloween tale is a rhyming read-aloud that shows even the smallest scaredy-cat can find the courage to overcome their fears and anxieties.

Which cat can run at speeds up to 70 miles per hour? Which lions do most of the hunting--the males or the females? And which gets to eat first? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you''ll be glad we asked--plus informative maps and lots of lively, colorful illustrations.

Which cat can run at speeds up to 70 miles per hour? Which lions do most of the hunting-the males or the females? And which gets to eat first? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you''ll be glad we asked - plus informative maps and lots of lively, colorful illustrations.

Which cat can run at speeds up to 70 miles per hour? Which lions do most of the huntingu0097the males or the females? And which gets to eat first? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions youu0092ll be glad we askedu0097plus informative maps and lots of lively, colorful illustrations.

An over-the-top celebration of pink, as told by a small girl with a BIG imagination! In this charming Beginner Book by New York Times best-selling author Diane Muldrow, a spunky young girl encourages readers to spot the different shades of pink in the real—and sometimes imaginary—world around her. From the pearly pink inside a shell to the rosy hue she''ll paint the White House when she''s President, this charming ode to a beloved color is ideal for reading-aloud or reading alone. With bright, cheerful illustrations by Mike Yamada, beginning readers will be (dare we say) tickled PINK! Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.

The poky little puppy and his siblings take a visit to a pumpkin patch, where they roll in the hay, play in a corn maze, and drink apple cider.

As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on Wild Cats! Did you know that lions are the only cats, that live in family groups called prides? Children will learn about the lion, tiger, jaguar, cheetah, leopard, clouded leopard, and snow leopard. Awesome life-like illustrations and informative stat boxes, filled with interesting facts, make this 24-page book fun and exciting for young science enthusiasts age 4 and up! Titles in the Know-It-Alls! Series include: Butterflies, Crocodiles, Dinosaurs, Farm Animals, Safari Babies, Snakes, Sharks, Spiders, Whales, Wolves, Puppies, Wild Cats, Bugs, Birds of Prey, Fish, Frogs, Apes, Seals, Bats, Bears, Predators, Mummies, Volcanoes, Lizards, Kittens and Horses.

Perfect for springtime reading! In this poetic picture book with environmental themes, illustrated by award-winning artist Bob Staake, two young families in two very different parts of the world each plant a tree. As the trees flourish, so do the families . . . while trees all over the world help clean the air, enrich the soil, and give fruit and shade. With a nod to Kenya’s successful Green Belt Movement, Diane Muldrow’s elegant text celebrates the life and hope that every tree—from Paris to Brooklyn to Tokyo—brings to our planet. Now in paperback, this book can be enjoyed by children in classrooms everywhere.

Have you forgotten how to see the magic in the world around you? To get that childlike sparkle back in your life, look no further than timeless Disney Little Golden Books! Featuring illustrations from classic favorites such as Cinderella, Frozen, Dumbo, Peter Pan, The Lion King, Snow White, Finding Nemo, Sleeping Beauty, and Cars, this inspirational hardcover collection helps readers of all ages rediscover the enchanting power of Disney and those Little Golden Books with shiny foil spines that we all grew up with! The perfect gift, this book will have you clapping for Tinker Bell and more.

Mickey is getting ready to host a Halloween party for his friends. After decorating the place he goes up to the attic to get a costume together, and all sorts of spooky things begin to happen.

A rhyming story that relates how animals play.

What a yummy package--and a treat for young bakers! In their kitchens, princesses, fairies, and of course, little girls are whipping up delicious sweets: chocolate cupcakes, pink-frosted cookies, mini-muffins, and even an elaborate castle made from sugar! By arranging any one of the 100 stickers, anyone can help create the luscious array of desserts.

When the toy store closes...the monkeys will play! They’re preparing to have a barrel of fun, and would love kids to come along for the games. The mischievous little animals have wriggled free, hooking long tails together to reach the floor. Now they’re loose, grabbing toys galore, and sliding down a dinosaur. They’re bouncing balls, then throwing jacks; soon they’re riding on the electric railroad tracks. What a blast! Children can help make the good times happen by filling the pages with a store’s worth of colorful stickers: a toy race car, porcelain doll, plush giraffe, rocking horse, superhero action figure, and much more!

Molly and Amanda Moore and their friends Shawn, Peichi, and Natasha have the hottest thing going-a cooking business called Dish! The girls have become great cooks and their business is really taking off. But mixing friendship with business is not always an easy recipe to follow! Summer is over and all of the Chef Girls are back in Brooklyn and back to business--or are they? When Molly throws herself into planning a Charity Harvest fundraiser to benefit a local food bank, she must choose between her new interests and Dish.

Amanda’s running for the seventh-grade class president—against mean Angie Martinez! Tension has been brewing between Amanda and Angie for a while, but it’s about to reach a boiling point. While Amanda obsesses about the election and Molly takes a break from Dish, Peichi, Shawn, and Natasha struggle to keep Dish goiong. As the campaign heats up, Amanda becomes determined to win at all costs. Can the Chef Girls bring her back to reality before the election day?

The Chef Girls are excited about the seventh-grade ski trip, which is filled with snow sports and practical jokes. But when Shawn''s nemesis Angie plays a prank that goes too far, things take a dangerous turn.

Sixth grade is over and each Chef Girl has an amazing summer planned. There''s only one problem—all of the girls will be apart for the entire summer. Even Molly and Amanda will be separated—for the first time in their lives—as Amanda heads off to theater camp and Molly spends the summer as a mother''s helper. For each girl, it will be a summer of changes and challenges, including the surprising event that will change Molly and Amanda''s relationship forever.

The holidays are here, and Molly, Amanda, Shawn, Peichi, and Natasha have never been busier. With school, volunteering, parties, and more orders for Dish than they’ve ever had before, the girls are swamped. And things get even more complicated when holiday secrets turn into holiday lies. No one knows why Amanda and Natasha are acting so strangely, but the truth must come out—including the big secret that Natasha has been hiding for years.

Places, everyone! The girls of Dish are going to cook on live TV! Molly knows it will be great for business, Amanda thinks this could be her big break, Natasha can’t wait to spend time with a professional journalist, and Peichi (as usual) just can’t stop talking about it! Even calm and collected Shawn gets caught up in the excitement. But the interview causes some unexpected problems— especially when the other kids at school find out. Can the Chef Girls handle being celebrities and businesswomen?

It’s Chinese New Year, Peichi’s favorite holiday! And this year, she’s psyched about sharing it with her best friends. But when Peichi blows off her schoolwork because of the celebrations, she is grounded by Dish. And when the other girls come down with the flu, they have to put their business on the back burner—and risk losing customers. How can the Chef Girls keep Dish running smoothly when so much is going wrong?

The chef girls have decided to start a neighborhood cooking service. But they run into many obstacles, like their parents and money. Will they be able to come up with a recipe for success?

To Molly and Amanda, cooking classes with their friends Shawn and Peichi seem like the key ingredient for a super summer. That is, until their arch-nemesis, Natasha, shows up. But when tragedy strikes a local family, the girls decide to put their cooking skills to good use and make some meals for them. The meals hit the spot, plus the girls feel good about helping out. Maybe they can turn their hobby into something more?

Molly and Amanda Moore and their best friends, Shawn and Peichi, have the coolest recipe to beat a boring summer— a cooking business! The girls love to hang out and cook together, and the best part about it is that they get paid! But just as business really picks up, things get really complicated. A forbidden trip to Chinatown, a mysterious antique necklace, too many orders, and too few cooks spell trouble for Dish. Will the girls’ dreams go up in smoke, or will they be able to salvage their recipe?

The girls have had an amazing summer with their cooking business. But now that middle school is starting, everything is changing. The girls need to find a way to balance business, school, and friends—because friendship is what Dish is all about.

Double Talk features 400 fun-filled pages of Bugs, Daffy, Tweety, and Taz! Preschoolers will love joining these lovable tykes on this jumbo coloring adventure.

Molly and Amanda take a road trip to New Orleans, where they experience the city''s famous cooking. While visiting a famous chef''s kitchen, they discover a mystery. Can they solve it before it''s too late?

After enjoying their summer cooking business, the Chef Girls are looking forward to their first day of middle school, but friendships are strained by the stress of a new school year.

The Chef Girls are excited about the seventh-grade ski trip, which is filled with snow sports and practical jokes, but when Shawn''s nemesis Angie plays a prank that goes too far, things take a dangerous turn.

Molly leaves Dish to start her own pesto business, and Amanda runs for seventh grade class president against the Chef Girls'' nemesis, Angie.