New Releases by Laura Malone Elliott

Sam has trouble deciding what he is grateful for during a Thanksgiving-themed classroom assignment. Includes facts about Thanksgiving Day.

Valentines come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Some are homemade and some are store-bought. Some are funny and some are not. Sam wants to give just the right valentine to the most popular girl in the class, Tiffany. But what kind is the right kind? Mary Ann helps Sam figure out how to make all sorts of valentines. But will Tiffany even notice Sam if he gives her a special valentine? Laura Malone Elliott and Lynn Munsinger’s charming story shows how the best friends are often the ones you may not know you have—until Valentine’s Day!—and even a simple string of hearts can show a friend how special he is.

“A rich image of America’s 1960s, as if...sipping information...from a...glass of iced tea, Southern style—sweet.” — Signal “The foundation for cross-curricular, in-depth studies of culture, social life, literature and politics.” — Signal

Hunter the raccoon irritates his bossy older sister by repeating everything she says, but when Glenna has a tree-climbing accident, Hunter''s copycat behavior saves the day.

Laura Elliott and Lynn Munsinger''s adorable raccoon pair test their friendship once again -- this time amidst the pressure of a soccer competition.

Hunter the raccoon is not sure what he should do when his best friend Stripe starts acting up at preschool.