New Releases by Karma Wilson

From celebrated author Karma Wilson comes a fun and spirited retelling of Psalm 100:1 that makes the well-known verse real to young readers.

Here are more than 120 hysterical, philosophical, rhetorical, and commonsensical poems and pictures that explore the perfectly not-so-perfect world of picky kids, Miss Muffet''s revenge, magic homework wands, yellow snow, and Sunday''s sundaes! New York Times bestselling author Karma Wilson and renowned New Yorker cartoonist Barry Blitt have created a brilliantly entertaining poetry collection sure to be a source of pleasure and inspiration to kids everywhere.

It’s springtime on the farm and all the baby animals are out for a day in the sun! From little chicks that like to peep to a tiny puppy hiding in a boot, these beautiful babies are sure to thrill even the smallest readers. Children will love to touch and feel the 7 textures in this adorable photographic board book. The final spread includes a mylar mirror. Photographic board book includes 7 touch-and-feel elements embedded in the cover and interior pages, as well as a mylar mirror on the last spread. Pages have rounded corners. Safety tested for all ages.

Bear and his friends persuade a bashful owl to play with them.

When Bear is too sick to play, his animal friends go to his cave to make him soup and tea and keep him company.

Karma Wilson''s debut book Bear Snores On has received rave reviews, won numerous awards, and has been a New York Time''s and Publishers Weekly Bestseller in the children''s picture book category. Bear is back for more adventures with his friends in this endearing series illustrated by Jane Chapman.

Two cows, Mabel and Molly, take the farmer''s truck and go for an eventful joyride into town.

Rhyming text depicts the chaos caused by shouting at the zoo.

For Little Pip, the baby penguin, home is a pebbly nest on the cold Antartic shore. Mama and Papa always reminds Pip not to wander far, and she never does...until one day a black, glittery feather leads Pip on a chase far, far from home. As she tries to find her way back to her parents, Pip encounters some friendly animals, a mighty blue whale, a gull, and even a sled dog. But while these animals know where their home is, they do not know where Pip''s home is. In her sadness, Pip begins to sing a song about home that her parents taught her, and the sound of her voice guides her parents straight to her!

Bad weather frightens Bear, but his woodland friends are there to help him in this sweet, reassuring Bear story from bestselling duo Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman! In the deep, dark woods by the Strawberry Vale, a big bear lumbers down a small, crooked trail… The sun is setting and it’s getting chilly. When Bear’s friends discover that he is not at home in his lair, they march out into the cold to find their pal. Friends don’t let friends stay lost! Wren, Owl, and Raven take to the skies while Badger, Mole, and Mouse search on the ground. Pretty soon Bear is found, and once he’s back in his cave, he feels quite safe with his friends all around.

Calico, a cat, always seems to get into trouble, from spilling her milk to crushing the flowers in the garden, but Mama reminds Calico what really matters.

Swisha-swisha Clap! Clap! Jump, Jump, Jump! "Hilda must be dancing!" Hilda Hippo loves to dance! But there''s just one problem. When Hilda dances, it sounds like this: Ka-bump! Ka-bump! Crash! Crash! Crash! Thumpity-bump! Thumpity-bump! Boom! Bang! Bash! The other animals beg her to find a quieter hobby. Knitting? Singing? For Hilda, nothing else will do. What could possible be as fun as dancing?

It''s springtime, and Bear has just woken up from a long winter''s nap-very hugry and thin!

Meet Calico -- a fluffy, puffy, itty-bitty kitten who can''t wait to discover the world around her. Follow Calico as she jumps, climbs, and frolics her way through a very adventurous day!

Today is Grandma''s birthday, and Granddad has an ichin'', to bake a WHOPPER chocolate cake and traumatize the kitchen! Join the madcap frenzy of making the biggest cake in the world! And the biggest...mess!

Rhyming text and illustrations present a recipe for how to bake a pie from all the things that make America great.

Mama Bird and Mama Cat and even teensy-weensy Mama Mole must leave their little ones from time to time. But rain or shine, in a tree or in the sea, mamas everywhere find their way home with cozy hugs and lots of love, because mamas always come home.

The Moonbeam Award Silver Medal Winner in the religion category, I Will Rejoice allows parents and teachers to share wonderful ways children can rejoice in the simple pleasures of everyday life. Based on Psalm 118:24, I Will Rejoice brings Scripture to a child''s level of understanding. Children six and under will easily relate to how they can rejoice in the day the Lord has made. Using rhyme, author Karma Wilson captures the essence of this well-known verse and offers true teachable moments. Whether it be a good morning kiss, lunch shared with a teddy bear, a cozy lap, or time with the family, children will easily grasp the concept of rejoicing with the meaningful things that make up their day.

Poor Bear is not feeling well, he''s achy, sneezy and has a stuffed up nose. Lucky Bear''s friends are there to make him feel better.

A boy gives thanks to the Lord for all that he has in this illustrated interpretation of Psalm XCII.

There''s an animal strike at the zoo! oh no, oh my! What''s a zookeeper to do when the lions and tigers and bears refuse to roar and prowl and growl? And when little Sue, who has been waiting all year for this trip to the zoo, enters the gate, will the animals decide to give their strike a break? Karma Wilson''s fun, playful text paired with Margaret Spengler''s bright and lively pastels create an unforgettable, irresistible zoo of chaos and fun!

There are moose tracks on the back porch . . . in the kitchen . . . in the den . . . There are moose tracks EVERYWHERE! Who left all these moose tracks?

When spring comes, Bear wakes up very hungry and is treated to great food by his friends. One track of sound disc has page-turn signals.

Dinosaurs enjoy many snow activities, from building snowmen and having snowball fights to skiing and skating.

The other animals at school make fun of Sweet Briar because she is a skunk and has a strong smell, until she uses her scent to chase away a hungry wolf.