New Releases by Jonathan London

"Unusual and intelligent...An exemplary introduction to Native American culture with its emphasis on the importance of nature." —Publishers Weekly In Native American legend, the thirteen scales on Old Turtle''s back hold the key to the thirteen cycles of the moon and the changing seasons. These lyrical poems and striking paintings celebrate the wonder of the seasons, from the Northern Cheyenne''s Moon of the Popping Trees to the Big Moon of the Abenaki. "This book instills a spiritual respect for our land and an appreciation for the people who were its first caring guardians." —American Bookseller A Notable Children''s Trade Book in the Language Arts An IRA Teacher''s Choice Book A Notable Children''s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies

Zzzziiiinnngggg splash! Everyone’s favorite frog learns to swim! Frogs are supposed to be great swimmers. "Not me!" says Froggy, who''s afraid of the water. But with a little encouragement, some practice, and the help of a silly song or two, Froggy becomes an expert frog-kicker! “Froggy’s childlike dialogue and the sound words—‘zook! Zik!’; ‘flop flop . . . splash!’ make this a wonderful read aloud.” —School Library Journal An IRA/CBC Children’s Choice A Junior Library Guild Selection

Rambunctious Froggy hops out into the snow for a winter frolic but is called back by his mother to put on some necessary articles of clothing.

A child imagines riding a horse through the jungle, down the beach, among clouds and volcanoes, and up the sky to the moon.

Morning is magical after a night of rain and thunder. And best of all are the puddles! Big ones, little ones, long ones, skinny ones. Splash! Splash! Splash! Put on your raincoat and join two puddle-jumpers in this bouncy read-along that''s just right for a rainy day or any day. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Hip Cat journeys to the city by the bay to live his dream of being a jazz musician.

Froggy''s mother knows that everyone''s nervous on the first day of school. "Not me!" says Froggy, and together they leapfrog to the bus stop—flop flop flop. Froggy''s exuberant antics will delight his many fans and reassure them that school can be fun. "This is a great read-aloud with sounds and words that encourage active participation...A charming story to calm those pre-school jitters." —School Library Journal

Spring is finally here, and Froggy can’t wait to go on a bike trip with his dad. But first he needs to find his bicycle helmet, butterfly net, and trading cards—will Froggy get on the road before sunset? With kid-pleasing sound effects and punchy illustrations, Let’s Go, Froggy! is the perfect choice for the read-aloud crowd. “A fun-for-all, tongue-tangling, giggle-getting, rousing reading-aloud . . . Should be a storytime favorite.”—School Library Journal

A lively rhyming text that features fireflies, beavers, turtles, and other animals celebrates the interconnectedness of the natural world.

Aaron''s dad is an experienced sailor, and Aaron must find his sea legs when they go out together for a day of fishing on the bay.

A young boy in a small Carib village learns the importance of traditions when his grandfather the basket-weaver becomes too feeble to weave.

On a trip to the zoo, Katie gets a special present that helps her realize how much her adoptive parents love her.

Rambunctious Froggy hops out into the snow for a winter frolic but is called back by his mother to put on some necessary articles of clothing.