New Releases by ESPHYR SLOBODKINA

The primary purpose of all activities in the Basal series is to provide the teacher with ideas that will help develop enthusiastic thinking readers.

No one is happy when a rich and powerful general summons the three daughters of a poor merchant to live in his house so that they may be brought up as "Perfect Young Ladies" for his sons.

Tomboy Billie reluctantly takes ballet lessons and grows not only to love them, but to appreciate being a girl.

Judy and Jim love watching the activities of Mrs. Jones and her cat but, when one day there is a black shade pulled over Mrs. Jones'' window, the children try to imagine all the reasons why.

This classic folktale, translated into Spanish:Caps for Sale, a timeless classic, is now available as a musical narrative on cassette. The memorable melodies and catchy lyrics of the "Caps" songs are simple to learn and easy to sing. Recording artist Ann Marie Mulhearn brings the story to life in a new and mesmerizing way. This easy-to-read and sing-a-long story about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys is filled with wonderful background sounds, mischievous monkey music and splendid arrangements. Great for card rides, nap time, bed times or anytime, the musical version of Caps For Sale will have your children listening, reading and singing along again and again.