New Releases by Jennifer Plecas

Understanding baby-talk becomes a fun game in this adorable and funny picture book for families. When baby says "bah!" the rest of the family scrambles to bring him balls and books and bows and bottles, sheep and baby dolls and blankets and even a brother! But it turns out that all along, the baby was just trying to say "bye-bye." A perect gift for baby showers, new parents, and new siblings. Praise for BAH! Said the Baby: "A nifty romp that doubles as a guessing game (with some phonics tied in), this has appeal for large read-aloud crowds as well as siblings who seek a lighter new-baby tale."--Kirkus Reviews "Simple colorful backgrounds accentuate Plecas’s bright and playful illustrations; her cartoon style is humorous and expressive....Parents and children with younger siblings are sure to relate to the pitfalls and joys of communicating with pre-verbal babies."--School Library Journal "Add this charmer to the lineup for a baby-themed storytime, or share it with the older sibs of an almost-verbal little one."--BCCB

Three''s not always a crowd in this book about friendship (and the chicken dance!) Little kittens Olive and Emily have always been friends, ever since they were little. But now Emily has a new friend, and it makes Olive feel left out—especially when she realizes all of the things that Emily and her new friend Eva have in common--like ballet, and eating the same lunch, and wearing the same bows in their hair. Olive imagines her perfect world, where she and Emily can be friends without Eva there at all. But in the end, Olive realizes that being friends is about more than having things in common: it''s about having fun together and cheering each other up when you''re sad. It turns out that Olive''s perfect world is the world that she''s living in, where she, Emily and Eva can all be friends. (And dance the chicken dance together!) This book is perfect for fans of Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy, as well as kids whose friendships are changing and maturing as they enter kindergarten and elementary school. Jennifer Plecas is the author and illustrator of the book Pretend, and the illustrator of Good Night, Good Knight by Shelley Moore, and Please is a Good Word To Say and Love is a Good Thing to Feel by Barbara Joosse, among others.

What could have been a quiet afternoon at home turns into an adventure for Jimmy and his dad. Their couch turns into a boat! The staircase becomes a mountain! And blankets become a cozy hut, just right to cuddle inside. The one thing they don''t have to pretend is how much they love one another. Jennifer Plecas''s bold artwork and lively text come together in a celebration of imagination and the love between a parent and child. Great for Father''s Day, but wonderful for any day that parent and child spend together.

"It''s a snow day!" The schools are closed! Robby''s sisters want to stay inside, and their parents are busy, but Robby and his dog Zippy know what to do: run and kick and lick and skid in the new snow. Their enthusiasm soon involves the whole family in a spirited snowball fight and a snug evening by the fire. Barbara M. Joosse''s exuberant story and Jennifer Plecas''s lively illustrations capture the pure fun of an unexpected winter holiday.

The Good Knight is on his watch. he hears a roar! Is it a dragon? Bravely the Good Knight goes to find out. But it isn''t a great big dragon. The Good Knight finds three very little dragons. The little dragons can''t sleep. Who will read to them? Who will tuck them in? Who will kiss them good night? Is this a job for the Good Knight?

Sniffle, sniffle! Achoo! The Good Knight''s three little dragon friends are sick in bed. Their foreheads feel hot. Their noses are drip-dripping. They feel awful. The Good Knight brings them some slimy, grimy soup from the wizard to make them feel better. But the dragons won''t touch it. What is the Good Knight to do?

Emma is allergic to animals with fur, but because she and her adopted brother really want a pet, they decide to try a lizard.

Emma series/I Can Read Level 3: Reading Alone.

A young girl struggles to do handstands and other acrobatic tricks while wearing her eyeglasses, which have a tendency to fall off as she cavorts about. Suggested level: junior, primary.

When Kiki suggests sending her new baby sister back to the hospital, her parents wisely suggest Kiki spend more time helping care for the baby before making a decision.

Jackson and his friend Goat enjoy amusing each other with treasure hunts and awarding little prizes at the end of them. But then, thinking it''s a prize, Jackson eats an ice cream belonging to Goat''s sister, and she takes dastardly revenge.