New Releases by Jose Aruego

Herman the helpful octopus is always willing to assist anyone who needs his help -- old or young, friend or enemy.

A wordless tale in which a clever duck outwits a bullying snake.

When Snake starts sleeping on the rock where Lizard lives, Lizard must figure out how to get his home back.

Two clumsy bears join in fishing fun at the river.

Learn about funny and fascinating animal friendships around the globe.

This classic board book gift set includes three treasures just right for toddlers: The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss, illustrated by Crockett Johnson; Jamberry, written and illustrated by Bruce Degen; and Robert Kraus''s Leo the Late Bloomer, illustrated by Jose Aruego.

Leo, a young tiger, finally blooms under the anxious eyes of his parents.

Hatched at the same time, the chick does fine imitating the duckling until the latter goes for a swim.

Ahu the tiger worries and wonders why his little brother can''t do anything right, but his parents encourage Ahu to be patient.

Pollito y Patito: Hatched at the same time, the chick is successful at imitating the duck until the latter goes for a swim.

The peace and quiet following Max''s decision to put his instruments away drives the neighbors just as crazy as his constant practicing did.

Translated into Spanish by Aida Marcuse. A Spanish translation of Lizard''s Song.

Two elderly boars with contrastig dispositions take turns caring for a baby crocodile and find that their attitudes determine how they are repaid.

A very funny, brightly coloured picture book about a baby owl who loves to act.

A group of lovable creatures take shelter from the rain and outsmart a fox.

La petite souris s''ennuie car sa mère est dans le ventre du chat, son père ..., sa soeur ... Une histoire simple, mise en relief par les illustrations d''Aruego.

A blabbermouth, with whom no secret is safe, finds a special niche in the news world.

A little boy saves a crocodile''s life only to have the animal threaten to eat him.

The reader is invited to find animals hidden in their natural habitat.

Juan proves his gratitude to the clever monkey who saves him from being eaten by a crocodile.

Aided by others who have suffered at the hands of the king, a blackbird seeks revenge on the monarch who has stolen his wife.