New Releases by Emily Arnold McCully

With her sketchbook labeled My Inventions and her father''s toolbox, Mattie could make almost anything – toys, sleds, and a foot warmer. When she was just twelve years old, Mattie designed a metal guard to prevent shuttles from shooting off textile looms and injuring workers. As an adult, Mattie invented the machine that makes the square-bottom paper bags we still use today. However, in court, a man claimed the invention was his, stating that she "could not possibly understand the mechanical complexities." Marvelous Mattie proved him wrong, and over the course of her life earned the title of "the Lady Edison." With charming pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations, this introduction to one of the most prolific female inventors will leave readers inspired. Marvelous Mattie is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children''s Book of the Year.

In this quirky duo’s third adventure, the Grandmas pitch in to help when Pip’s regular baseball coach contracts the chicken pox. But the trouble is, neither of them know beans about the game. ‘A double-threat winner, combining the humor of the two grandmas with enough play-by-play description to gladden the hearts of young baseball fans.’

On the day of the race, Nate is running late. Find out what happens when he tries out going fast in this Guided Reading Level D story. Nate likes to go slow. His brother and sister are worried they''ll miss the race—but mom tells them not to nag him. When they get there, Mom convinces Nate to try, too. . . . And Nate finds out sometimes he likes to go slow, but sometimes he likes to go fast! With colorful, kid-friendly illustrations by Caldecott Honor artist Emily Arnold McCully, this simple story about the rewards of trying new things is perfect for emergent readers. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! Suitable for late kindergarten readers, Level D books feature wider vocabulary, longer sentences, and greater variety in sentence structure than levels A, B, and C. When Level D is mastered, follow up with Level E.

Poor Sam! He wants to play with the big kids. "You are too small, " they tell him. "Go home." They hide from Sam, then they won''t let him play in their fort. But when the big kids need help, who saves the day? Sam, of course!

All the best holiday traditions are here in this wordless picture book by Caldecott-winning illustrator and writer, Emily Arnold McCully. The decorated tree, singing carols with papa, and all the many mouse children’s going up to bed, dreaming about the presents they will find on Christmas morning. Everyone finds something marvelous under the tree, especially the remote control airplane that really flies. It’s the best present EVER, until the special surprise that comes when the family visits Grandma and Grandpa.

Stagestruck Blanche would like to be a part of a theatrical bear troupe''s new play, but, her shyness causes problems until she discovers a special talent of her very own.

Grâce à Mr Laval, son instituteur, un collectionneur passionné d’os et d’outils, Jacques s’intéresse à la préhistoire depuis toujours. Aussi, quand, un jour de septembre 1940, en jouant avec ses amis Marcel, Jojo et Simon à chercher l’entrée d’un souterrain secret, il découvre une grotte gigantesque couverte de peintures de vaches rouges et de rennes noirs, Jacques identifie aussitôt des animaux préhistoriques, et les rituels sacrés de leurs ancêtres humains. Le trésor ? Il est là, sur les parois. C’est le plus bel exemple d’art préhistorique connu à ce jour, dans un état de conservation parfait. Ce que les jeunes gens sont les premiers à voir, c’est la grotte de Lascaux, sur laquelle ils se promettent de veiller jalousement...

Recounts the true story of how four boys looking for buried treasure in the south of France in 1940 stumbled upon something much more valuable--a sealed cave whose walls were covered with prehistoric paintings and engravings.

From a Caldecott Medalist ("Mirette on the High Wire") comes an amazing true story about an extraordinary horse and the man who trained him. Full color.

A 1993 Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator and the author of Itchy, Itchy Chicken Pox come together in a lively first-level reader about a jubilant party of kids making a pizza. Original.

Simplified Chinese edition of Mirette on the High Wire by Emily Arnold McCully. In Simplified Chinese. Annotation copyright Tsai Fong Books, Inc. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.

This is the true story of a determined and resourceful young man whose intimate knowledge of two cultures later led him to play an important role in the opening of Japan to Western trade and ideas.

Alice Cogswell was a bright and curious child and a quick learner. She also couldn''t hear. And, unfortunately, in the early nineteenth century in America, there was no way to teach deaf children. One day, though, an equally curious young man named Thomas Gallaudet, Alice''s neighbor, senses Alice''s intelligence and agrees to find a way to teach her. Gallaudet''s interest in young Alice carries him across the ocean and back and eventually inspires him to create the nation''s first school for the deaf, thus improving young Alice''s life and the lives of generations of young, deaf students to come./DIVDIV

In the War of 1812, Caroline, the fastest runner in town, carries word about a plan to ward off bombardment by the British fleet from house to house. But when the battle begins, her courage, not her speed, is tested. Includes colorful illustrations, an author¿s note and a note to caregivers.

A curious little mouse decides to find out what school is all about.

An outstanding book for young naturalists Floy Hutchings, also known as Squirrel, is the daughter of the man who opened the first hotel in the Yosemite Valley in the 1860s. She has to fend for herself much of the time and is considered wild by her family and her father''s guests. When the future naturalist John Muir is hired as a carpenter, Floy becomes his inquisitive shadow as he builds himself a cabin over a stream, talks to flowers, and listens to snow. Floy, determined never to grow up because she''d have to be a lady, and Muir, searching nature for a way to live free of society''s expectations, are primed to find common ground. In this story set against a backdrop of watercolor paintings that vividly capture the beauty of Yosemite, Floy learns to see the world through John Muir''s eyes.

The first snow has fallen. The mice children go sledding with Grandma and Grandpa. But at the top of the hill, who will go first? Bitty, the smallest mouse, is scared. When she tries, WHEEEEEE, she finds that sledding is the best! Caldecott Medalist Emily Arnold McCully captured the chills and thrills of a first sled ride when first snow was published in 1985. She has added words and created new pictures for this handsome larger edition, a companion to picnic.

"Beautiful day!" "Not a cloud in the sky!" "A-picnicking we go!" When Picnic was first published in 1984, readers fell in love with Emily Arnold McCully''s lush watercolors and charming story about a little mouse who is reunited with her family. Now the Caldecott artist has added words and painted bigger illustrations in her signature whimsical style to accommodate a larger-sized read-aloud book. But what has not changed is a timeless story about the hurt of being lost, and the joy of being found again.

On Halloween, Grandma Sal wants everyone to play tricks but Grandma Nan wants the trick-or-treaters to have good manners. Their arguing is driving Pip and her friends crazy! Includes colorful illustrations and a note to caregivers.

Tells the story of two unlikely kung fu masters and how their skill in martial arts saves them both.

Monk the little mouse learns from his parents that practice is the way to succeed--whether it is in playing baseball or in playing music.

Recounts the life of the renowned sixteenth-century Irish woman pirate, Grania O''Malley.

Three books bound together.

First published in the US in 1997, this picture book is the sequel to the Caldecott Medal Winner ''Mirette on the High Wire''. Set in the 19th century, this is the story of Mirette, a Parisian girl who performs highwire walks with the Great Bellini. On their trip to Russia, Bellini is imprisoned for his beliefs and Mirette must overcome her fears in order to rescue him. For children aged 4-8.

A cat wanders into the church garden and children in the congregation name him Leo the Magnificent. Leo spends many happy years in the garden. When it''s time for him to go, everyone remembers their magnificent friend. Full-color illustrations.

A ten-year-old bobbin girl working in a textile mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, in the 1830s, must make a difficult decision--will she participate in the first workers'' strike in Lowell?

When a new bridge is built over the river, the happiest person in the town must be the first to cross it.

Mirette learns tightrope walking from Monsieur Bellini, a guest in her mother''s boarding house, not knowing that he is a celebrated tightrope artist who has withdrawn from performing because of fear.

A Paris, les artistes (acrobates, jongleurs, etc.) logeaient chez la veuve Gâteau. C''est alors que sa petite fille Juliette fut séduite par les activités d''un funambule. Elle décida de faire comme lui et même qu''elle lui vint en aide. Des illustrations recherchées où se juxtaposent ombres et clairs.

John has been practicing a magic trick instead of the piano and is worried about disappointing his musician father, but then he gets to be a hero in the castle where his father is performing.