New Releases by Katharine Ross

"Cinders is a dappled gray Percheron horse during the 1871 Great Chicago Fire"--

Elmo and Grover are borrowing things from their friends to make a mystery creation. Boys and girls ages 4–6 will want to find out what it is in this Sesame Street Step into Reading Step 1 leveled reader.

Big Bird, Elmo, and their friends learn something special about friendship from a little lightning bug in this Sesame Street Step 2 Step into Reading title. Beginning readers who are reading with help will enjoy this sweet story starring their favorite characters from Sesame Street.

Alone after her village is destroyed by Leatherwings, young Melora and her father''s horse, Sky, survive on their own with a herd of wild horses until she finds a new home with a civilization of centaurs.

A journey through the quiet night passes by the many animals preparing for sleep and ends with a child in bed. On heavy board pages.

CRUNCH "goes the bunny as he eats his carrots. Pawk! Pawk! Pawk! "says the saucy parrot. Babies and toddlers will love listening to-and imitating-the different sounds featured in this noisy little book.

Two silly skunks find out what friendship is all about. Full-color illustrations.

Animal visitors bring food to a girl in a cozy cottage in the woods, and she turns their gifts into a tasty dinner for all to enjoy.

The Little Ballerina practices hard with the others in her class and experiences the thrill of a big dance recital.

Learn the story of the Pilgrims in this picture book that''s a perfect read-a-long! From the dangerous voyage across the Atlantic to the first harsh winter to the delicious Thanksgiving feast, all the excitement and wonder of the Pilgrims'' first year in America is captured in this vivid retelling for the youngest historians. Colorful and appealing illustrations bring history to life!

Spanning the entire monster spectrum with silly, rhyming verse and endearing illustrations, a toddler-sized board book introduces such creatures as Solemn Monsters, Silly Monsters, Frowning Monsters, and Grinning Monsters.

Discovering a mysterious, fuzzy little object, a little boy decides to keep it save inside a jar, and is amazed to discover that the object was really a caterpillar preparing to become a butterfly.

Seasonal glow in the dark sky maps and legends attached to the Zodiac.

Illustrated in full color. Little Dinosaur can''t find his mom! Kids can help him look for her behind the front door, up in the treehouse, beneath a pile of leaves, and all around the house. When they find her, she has a very big surprise for Little Dinosaur--a brand-new baby sister!

Toddlers take a fun-filled tour of a tiny farm and are introduced to the tiny animals and people who live there. For children under three.

A group of lovable toddlers, representing a broad spectrum of ethnic backgrounds, spends a busy day getting dressed, eating, and playing together. For children under three.

With the help of his friends, Grover makes a kite.

Retells the classic tale of the ugly duckling''s difficult but rewarding life journey as he changes into a beautiful swan

With the help of his friends, Grover makes a kite.

Summary: TV reporter April OǸeil discovers a group of crime-fighting, giant talking turtles living beneath the streets of New York City.

An introduction to various members of the dinosaur family, pointing out various physical and behavioral characteristics.

A loving look back on baby''s first year of life, illustrated with photographsby a noted baby photographer. Full color.

Fuzzytail Duckling rescues Mother Mallard''s missing egg in this boardbook with full-page illustrations featuring peek-a-boo cutouts.

As some animals go to sleep when night comes, other animals such as the owl and raccoon wake up to forage and play. On board pages.

Text and illustrations introduce the characteristics and habits of a variety of baby animals.

Bear and Rabbit set sail for adventure on the high seas and end up on a very pleasant island.