New Releases by Harriet Ziefert

A STEAM-centered exploration of boxes to spark scientific inquiry in a fun and engaging way! There are so many types and uses for boxes, it’s time to think of as many as we can. In this entertaining book with rhyming text, young children are invited to explore all the different boxes we find in our lives and what they are used for. With a little investigation, boxes are found in so many shapes and have so many uses: from carrying fruit or playing hopscotch, to a house for bees, or a case for a guitar. What constitutes a box? What size is it? What fits inside? What is it used for? Endless amount of discussion will result from this book, and even the titular question will get kids thinking. A perfect book to initiate early-years scientific inquiry in a fun and inventive way and set children on the path to thinking critically, creatively, and reflectively.

What gives you a seat, a floor for your feet? A place you can sit with your family to eat? The pum-pum of a drum, a guitar’s twangy strum . . . Tree wood makes music zing, ping, and hum. Using lilting, rhyming couplets, this book explores the many items that are made from trees. But it doesn’t stop there! Kids will also learn about the many uses of live trees – and the environmental danger to trees posed by forest fires, floods, and deforestation. Kids are encouraged to be kind, not only to one another, but to the environment as well. Kids will view their backyards and parks in a whole new light after going on an arboreal eco-tour in this gorgeous paean to trees. This book is printed on responsibly sourced, 100% recycled FSC paper.

The sequel to the bestselling Sleepy Dog! In this Step 1 Step into Reading Reader, Sleepy Dog does not want to wake up! The sun is up, the cat is up—wake up, Sleepy Dog! Every sleepy child will laugh with Sleepy Dog as he shakes off his snooziness and finally gets out of bed, all ready to play. Fans of the original Sleepy Dog will be excited to join in Sleepy Dog’s fun morning. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

An ever-fresh favorite for preschoolers that''s fun, smart--and noisy!

Beet on the street? Learn about long vowel sounds in this new Flip-a-Word book. This bright and bold book uses phonics and die-cut pages to teach word recognition and rhyming patterns. Playful illustrations in a Japanese style will appeal to kids andhelp make learning to read fun!

Workbook to help children practice writing uppercase letters.

After playing with her paints, the little princess needs to take a bath, which ends up involving the whole castle staff.

These are the words kids have to know by sight--the words that they should be able to read without sounding them out first.

On Tuesday, Mr. Bunsen brings a Styrofoam cooler containing 200 live animals for class.

"This workbook on short vowels will have kids sounding out their letters well, and learning a great deal along the way. And with it''s appealing design and bright colors, they''ll never think they''re doing homework!"--Publisher''s website.

When given the honor of choosing the Christmas tree, a child realizes the many different choices available.

Nothing delights kids more than a good rhyme. It''s fun to say aloud, has an appealing rhythm, and stays in the mind more easily than simple sentences. Rhyming Words gives children a delightful introduction to letter sounds and pronunciation.

George and Lily are not happy when their father goes away on a business trip, but telephone calls, e-mail, a calendar, and special activities with their mother help make the time pass quickly.

A child learns a lesson from eating a wormy and rotten apple.

Buzzy continues to tackle common childhood issues in this story about finding and losing a new playmate. Like any child who has a favourite new toy and has to learn to move on when that toy breaks or is lost, Buzzy has to find his own replacement for his balloon when it bursts.Ages 1-4

Although Isabel is determined to be very good, her best intentions go awry when she spies a pair of scissors on her mother''s dresser and gives herself a haircut.

A little mouse looks for the perfect gift for her father.

Mothers-to-be are supposed to glow—but sometimes a lost waistline, morning sickness, unwanted parenting advice, and total strangers who feel free to touch her swelling belly get her down. Here’s something to cheer up that expectant mom who’s experiencing these and other little agonies as she awaits the blessed event. With its sympathetic perspective and humorous drawings, this delightful gift book will help those who are pregnant laugh about the small trials endured over nine months—strange food cravings, maternity clothes shopping, labor horror stories, and the total inability to find a comfortable position to sleep in. Of course all ends as it should: with the happy birth of a healthy, beautiful baby!

Three friends spend an enjoyable day at the amusement park, riding roller coasters, driving bumper cars, and eating cotton candy.

Jon falls off of his bicycle but is less than enthusiastic about receiving treatment for the cut on his forehead.

A child shares the story of a house that is filled with frightening things.

A young boys gets a new winter coat, boots, gloves and a hat and the waits eagerly for it to snow.

A little mouse takes part in a wonderful wedding celebration.

As he gets up in the morning and goes to school, a boy alternates between saying "Yes" and "No" to everything he is asked.

Polly Go Lightly practices her ballet positions and dreams of dancing on the big stage.

Three friends share their lunches and a lesson in fairness.

What''s a husband good for? This humorous, quirky, and sure-to-be-a-success follow-up to 41 Uses for a Cat and 44 Uses for a Dog--with witty drawings by Todd McKie--provide a playful reminder. From a diva who sings in the shower to a grill master setting the world (and food) on fire, from an interior designer carefully hanging up the fish that didn''t get away to chief back scratcher, husbands have so many uses! And 38 of his most important attributes are captured in whimsical and humorous drawings that will delight husbands everywhere--and have wives smiling in wry recognition. Whether he''s doing pest control with a fly swatter, getting caught up in wires as an IT specialist, or making a mess as sous chef, hubby''s antics are amusing. The perfect gift for an anniversary, birthday, or anytime--just to let him know how much he''s loved.

Scooter the Pig, first introduced in What''s Polite? and What''s Pretend? returns in this happy holiday tale. Come along with him as he visits Grandma, and open the many flaps throughout to find out what surprises lie beneath. It''s perfect in the Christmas stocking or under the tree--and for youngsters to read and share with their grandparents.

Laura Rader''s charming art, reusable colorful vinyl stickers, and an enjoyably interactive story make this board book the perfect gift for inside the Easter basket. It''s Easter time, so Rosie Rabbit''s getting ready for the holiday--and young kids will have a great time helping her. All they have to do is take the reusable vinyl stickers and decorate the bunny cake, put cookies on the table, hang eggs on the egg tree, and fill up the Easter basket. And the final page of this adorable seasonal board book features a special treat: a fun "find-it" game, where children try to spy the candy chicks Rosie has hidden everywhere.

From hairstylist to chief financial officer, a wife plays so many roles--and this delightfully humorous collection honors every one of them. With fun full-page drawings and an appealing gift format, this adorable little hardcover is perfect for Mother''s Day, holidays, birthdays, or any day at all. Throughout, wives do just what they do best: substitute for a thermometer with a hand on the forehead; provide ballast for a canoe by sitting at the edge; double as a travel pillow as hubby rests his head on her shoulder; and have a sexy time walking the home runway as a lingerie model. The friendly, eye-catching format and engaging look will have this book flying off the shelves and into wives'' arms everywhere.