New Releases by Jill Esbaum

Spencer the bunny''s older brothers frighten him with stories about Frankenbunny and other monsters until Spencer figures out how to overcome his fears and his brothers.

In this charming picture book, curious little kids will learn all about tigers, including their social behavior, communication, diet, and playtime. These engaging Explore My World picture books on subjects kids care about combine simple stories with unforgettable photography. They invite little kids to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them and are just the thing for parents and kids to curl up with and read aloud.

Answers questions about technology in the home, the outdoors, food, transportation, and animals.

"Fly with your favorite Angry Birds characters as they travel back in time on a zany search to find their eggs. Kids will be hooked on this wacky mystery as they analyze and observe the wonderful world of dinosaurs as they are building basic skills through fun and fascinating activities"--

You never know what will happen when a T. Rex crashes your birthday party. Sure, you''ll be super excited when he turns up. But then he''ll stomp. He''ll ROAR. He''ll wonder how you taste with a little mustard. In the end, though, you may find yourself asking him to come back next year! This delightfully whimsical picture book has a fun twist kids will love.

Describes the unique physical characteristics, food habits, and parenting behavior of tigers.--

"How do refrigerators stay cold? How does water come out of the faucet? Answers to these questions and many more will help parents move beyond the stock answer "because" and give level-appropriate, fascinating, true answers. More than 300 photos bring a child''s world to life while satisfying kids'' curiosity and sense of fun. Questions in each chapter encourage interactivity, and parent tips extend the experience of the book."--

This book provides pictures and brief facts about a variety of different people.

The world becomes a playground in this incredible book of questions and answers featuring Rovio''s hugely popular Angry Bird characters. The well-loved characters encourage children to ask big questions, think big thoughts, and get the right answers. A fun-tastic way to help answer the questions kids ask time and time again, this accessible and educational tool allows readers to analyze and explore their immediate world as they build basic skills, and provides hours of engagement for Angry Birds fans and curious young minds! Packed with learning exercises and fun activities, it will prepare them for the bigger questions and world ahead.

"Explore the wonders of the night, from the moon and the stars to nocturnal animals that howl and hoot!"--Back cover.

Introduce young readers to some of the world''s most interesting and important people in this bold and lively first biography book. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring profiles of each person, along with fascinating facts about about their accomplishments and contributions. This book inspires kids about a world of possibilities and taps into their natural curiosity about fascinating role models from education advocate Malala Yousafzai to astronaut Neil Armstrong.

Curious kids ages 3 to 7 will learn about a day in the life of a koala, from mama''s pouch to the great world beyond. These engaging Explore My World picture books on subjects kids care about combine simple stories with unforgettable photography. They invite little kids to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them and are just the thing for parents and kids to curl up with and read aloud.

"What do you call that group of animals? Learn the sometimes familiar and sometimes surprising names for animal groups from around the globe."--

Elwood Bigfoot is big, LOUD . . . and lonely. It''s hard for him to make friends--especially with the tiny birdies whose chirps and cheerful songs help him feel less alone. But whenever a hopeful Elwood hollers at a birdie to STAY, the scared creature flies away. Will Elwood ever find a way to befriend the birdies?

"Snuggle up as you learn all about cuddly koalas!" -- Page [4] of cover.

Explains how Emperor penguins manage to live, eat, and raise their young in an extremely cold environment.--

A high-stakes adventure and hilarious ode to self-esteem for fans of Oliver Jeffers, Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type, and Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken. Nadine can talk a blue streak, and one day she tells a real whopper: she isn''t afraid of anything--no siree! Then her friends call her bluff, and Nadine must enter. . .The Deep. Dark. Woods. Only the woods aren''t so scary after all, until the sun sets, that is, and Nadine can''t find her friends. What is this boastful bovine to do? Run around in blind terror? Plummet off a cliff? Crash into a stream? Check, check, and check. But is all lost? Doubtful. After all, she is cow, hear her MOOOOOOOOO!

From the illustrator of Little Pea comes a gleeful, goofy, gorgeous celebration of being new, curious, and ready to take on the world--perfect for fans of Duck and Goose A baby chick bursts from his egg and into the world with hilarious enthusiasm, awe, and I-can''t-help-myself energy, capturing babies'' delight in new discovery and parents'' joy in this amazing new person. Rompy, rhyming text evokes the zeal of a toddler who''s eager for everything. And Jen Corace''s gorgeous artwork is alive with critters and curiosities and surprises--the biggest of which? The hatching of a new baby sister, to the absolute delight of her now "expert" big brother! Breathless, breathtaking, and downright funny, this story is sure to find fans in new moms, toddlers, and big brothers and sisters too.

Describes the unique physical characteristics, food habits, and parenting behavior of snow leopards.

Looks at the life cycle of a cherry tree, the history behind the gift of the Japanese cherry trees to our nation''s capital, and the association of cherry trees and spring.

Tom is on the hunt for a tasty morning treat when he spies a flip-flapping, fluttery bird just there for the taking. Hello, breakfast! But little Tweet with his big black button eyes is too skinny to eat. Tom is determined to not get involved, but he can''t just leave Tweet there . . . frightened, unhappy, alone. Consarn it! It''s just Tom''s luck to get stuck with a Tweet!

Examines the characteristics and changes that occur in nature during the spring season with text and photographs of baby animals.

Examines the characteristics and changes that occur in nature during the spring season with text and photographs of baby animals.

Discusses how pumpkins grow, the different varieties of pumpkins, and the many ways people use them.

Stanza the dog and his two rotten brothers terrorize the streets by day, but at night Stanza secretly writes poetry.

An introduction to the growing process, harvesting, types, and uses for apples.

Pandemonium results when a mouse sneaks into a warm kitchen to escape a blizzard and startles Estelle in her bubble bath.

Go back in time to a sleepy Mississippi River town The townfolk of a small village on the banks of the upper Mississippi come vividly alive at the sound of a whistle and the holler of "Ste-e-e-e-eamboat a-comin''!" The incoming vessel is filled with passengers and cargo, and at a rapid speed, things are unloaded and loaded - but before you know it, the village is once again at its previous sleepy pace. Inspired by Mark Twain''s Life on the Mississippi, Jill Esbaum has crafted a skillful, spare poem, and Adam Rex has created gorgeous paintings that do homage to Norman Rockwell. Ste-e-e-e-eamboat a-Comin''! is a 2006 Bank Street - Best Children''s Book of the Year.