New Releases by Doug Cushman

Rex the warthog teaches his best friend, Oslo the oxpecker, to swim in this first book in the sweet and funny Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about the unlikely duo. Rex the warthog and Oslo the oxpecker bird are friends who do everything together. But when Rex wants to go swimming, Oslo objects! The water looks cold and wet. There might be sharks. Will Rex be able to help Oslo overcome his fears and join in the fun?

In the middle of lunch period, Milton discovers he has picked up the wrong backpack by mistake. This one is filled with dirt...and a strange skull. The Detectives follow the clues to Milton''s missing backpack, which leads them to a deeper mystery. Why is Coach Flogg acting so weird? What is science teacher Miss Dalgrimple hiding? And what''s up with class brain, Dead Ernest, and his science experiment?

Jenny Part''s parents have had some odd break-ins in their laboratory; the cupboards where they keep all the spare body parts have been opened and searched-but nothing was stolen. The Detectives are on the case following the clue of a dried flower. Along the way they meet the strange town librarian Miss Gravewater. And why is their teacher Mr. Fangmeyer acting so strange? And is the town mayor involved?

About The Bank Street Ready-To-Read Series More than seventy years of educational research and innovative teaching have given the Bank Street College of Education the reputation as America''s most trusted name in early childhood education. Because no two children are exactly alike in their development, we have designed the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series in three levels to accommodate the individual stages of reading readiness of children ages four through eight. - Level 1: Getting Ready To Read- (Pre-K to Grade 1) Books are perfect for reading aloud with children who are getting ready to read or are just beginning to read words or phrases. - Level 2: Reading Together-(Grades 1 to 3) Books are written especially for children who are on their way to reading independently but who may need help. - Level 3: I Can Read It Myself-(Grades 2 to 3) Books are designed for children able to read on their own. They also can be enjoyed as read-alouds. Our three levels make it easy to select the books most appropriate for a child''s development and enable him or her to grow with the series step by step. The Bank Street Ready-to-Read books also overlap and reinforce each other, further encouraging the reading process. We feel that making reading fun and enjoyable is the single most important thing that you can do to help children become good readers. And we hope you''ll be a part of Bank Street''s long tradition of learning through sharing. -The Bank Street College of Education FEED ME A mother lark knows her babies are safe in the cornfield as long as the farmer is depending on others to help cut the corn. But what will she do when the farmer decides to cut it himself? Aesop''s classic fable is charmingly retold in simple narrative, perfect for reading aloud.

Having a baby-sitter has never been more fun! The hilarious animals from “1-800- Hire-R-Critters,” brought to life by Doug Cushman’s energetic illustrations and clever rhymes, make each night of the week a rollicking ride from supper to bedtime. A StarWalk Kids Digital Original book.

When a young pig watches monster movies before bed, he''s in for some tail-curling nightmares! From the Phantom Hog of the Opera to the Porker from the Black Lagoon, seventeen poems put a pigmarish spin on creepy classics. Cushman''s illustrations evoke retro movie posters with hog-wild humor. A perfect read for young fans of horror, budding movie buffs, and anyone who simply can''t stop singing "The Monster Mash"! "Movie Credits" at the end catalogue each poem''s inspiration, citing the titles, dates, authors, directors, and stars of the world''s scariest stories.

On Christmas Eve, animals at the North Pole, gingerbread men, robots, and more say good night to their mommas, papas, and buddies.

A cosmic adventure with a character in the spirit of Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon, and other great space age heroes. Features read-to-me audio, perfect for sharing.

An exciting, gently spooky, and fun early reader detective adventure! You''ll join School Library Journal is welcoming this Level One I Can Read "to the primer shelves both at Halloween time and throughout the year." Dirk Bones and the Mystery of the Haunted House is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

From the master of beginning reader mysteries, Doug Cushman, comes the second adventure of ace reporter Dirk Bones—and the mystery is as silly and spooky as ever!

On Halloween night, monsters, from hairy werewolves on the moors to scaly swamp creatures in a black lagoon, say good night to their mommies and daddies.

Mr. Crocodile''s plans to catch and eat some pesky monkeys do not work out and he becomes friends with them instead.

Lola Gale has lost her marbles. Literally. Nick Trunk, private investigator, has been hired to find them. He’s a very good detective, but this case is a tough nut to crack. The only clues are an ostrich feather and lots of peanut butter—delicious peanut butter. Will Nick be able to solve this sticky crime? Monochromatic illustrations give this hilarious whodunit the dramatic feel of an old black-and-white movie, while endearing animals characters, plentiful P.I. and peanut puns, and a suspenseful but-not-too-hard-to-follow mystery make this a crime story that’s hard to put down.

A mystery-loving anteater has a chance to solve several mysteries during her vacation at the Hotel Bathwater.

Join Inspector Hopper and his sidekick McBugg as they leap into action and solve mysteries all year round! Includes colorful illustrations and a note to caregivers.

This premier line of beginning readers promotes education and entertainment. Three suggested reading levels make it easy for parents, teachers and kids to find the right books. With humor, history, mystery and more, there''s a category for every reader. Full color. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Introducing Inspector Hopper, a grasshopper with a feel--and feelers--for mysteries, this I Can Read Book follows two bug sleuths as they unravel the mysteries of the insect world. Full-color illustrations.

Aunt Eater the anteater is off to a costume party, and it''s a good thing she''s dressed as a detective -- Halloween is the most mysterious night of the year! Man-eating monsters, headless ghosts, and other eerie encounters await Aunt Eater. With so many spooky surprises in stores, can the super sleuth handle them all?

The great detective Seymour Sleuth and his photographer Muggs travel to Borneo to help find the legendary Black Flower of Sumatra, a possible cure for the hiccups.

The great detective Seymour Sleuth and his assistant Muggs journey to Egypt to search for a missing stone chicken, an important clue to the location of the Lost Treasure of King Karfu.

Mice whirling in the moonlight, having a party on Halloween night, are threatened by an approaching cat until they come up with an ingenious trick to scare him off.

An alphabetical list of people, objects, and clues leads Inspector McGroom to a stolen work of art.

Merle hears four entertaining stories about the hats on Uncle Foster''s hat tree and then gets to try on the hats.

A collection of children''s books on the subjects of weather and water.

Mouse and Mole find a perfect Christmas tree on their walk through the snowy woods.