New Releases by Laurie Keller

"Two quirky characters living in an apartment building come together in this picture book that reinforces the importance of asking questions in order to better understand each other and the world around them."--

Arnie the Donut wants to know what kind of giant donut YOU are in Hello, Arnie!, a picture book for preschoolers by bestselling, Geisel Award-winning creator Laurie Keller. Arnie is excited to say hello to all his pastry friends in the bakery. There are all the usual confection suspects: Chocolate, Glazed, French Twist, Long John, and Crueller. But there is one pastry that he’s never met before. This pastry looks nothing like the others. Hmmm. Who could it be? Spoiler alert—it’s the Reader! This charming picture book introduces children to everyone’s favorite doughnut through a series of questions that the youngest reader will love taking part in. Christy Ottaviano Books

Potato is very excited to buy a pair of pants on sale at Lance Vance''s Fancy Pants Store, but when he sees Eggplant, who pushed him the day before, he is afraid to go in.

"Walt is not the tallest or the curliest or the pointiest or even the crunchiest. A confounded blade of grass searches for his ''est'' in this hilarious story about growing up"--

El señor Conejo tiene nuevos vecinos: ¡nutrias! Pero él no sabe nada acerca de las nutrias. El sabio señor Búho le dice que la solución es simple: "sólo trátalas como a ti te gustaría que ellas te trataran". Acompaña al señor Conejo en la búsqueda de los rasgos que distinguen a un buen vecino y ríe a carcajadas mientras descubres las bondades de la amabilidad, la honestidad y la gentileza.

Walt and his friends are growing up fast! Everyone is the something-est. But . . . what about Walt? He is not the tallest, or the curliest, or the silliest. He is not the anything-est! As a BIG surprise inches closer, Walt discovers something special of his own!

Now that Arnie has conquered the bowling alley and the planet Ufonut, he''s back for another round of wild adventures. This time the venue is a traveling television game show (in the spirit of WIPEOUT!) that comes to town. Arnie, Peezo, and their buddies can''t wait to participate in the crazy obstacle course. But Arnie and his crew are in for a challenge once they learn what they are up against—do they stand a chance against Nick Pumpernickel? (Also known as The Pumpernator!) Let the games begin! This title has Common Core connections.

Arnie the talking doughnut is delighted to be Mr. Bing''s new pet "doughnut-dog," so when Mr. Bing starts rolling gutter balls during a big bowling tournament, Arnie suspects foul play and sets out to solve the mystery.

Simplified Chinese edition of Arnie, the Doughnut (The Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut) by Laurie Keller. Arnie the doughnut refuses to be eaten and he devised reason after reason to keep Mr. Bing from selling him. The reasons grow more ridiculous one after another. This is a fun filled book for lower elementary age children. In Simplified Chinese. Annotation copyright Tsai Fong Books, Inc. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.

"Arnie is shocked when he hears his neighbor Loretta Schmoretta tell news reporters that she was the victim of an alien abduction. And not just any aliens--alien doughnuts from outer spastry. Arnie thinks this is a ridiculous story, that is, until he gets abducted. Arnie must think fast in order to rescue his fellow doughnuts and the townspeople from the alien invaders"--

A selection of nominees and winners of the Monarch and Bluestem children''s book awards on a full-color Kindle Fire.

Birdy starts every day by smiling at herself in the mirror. She says you can smile while doing just about anything--brushing your teeth, taking out the garbage, or eating broccoli. Okay, maybe not while eating broccoli. Even people with bad teeth (like our first president, George Washington) should show their toothy grins because there''s no such thing as a bad smile. So heed Birdy''s advice and practice your smile—you''ll need it while reading this book! This title has Common Core connections

Those wacky scrambled states are back. This time they''ve come together for a spectacular show featuring their many goofball talents. But just when Indiana (the director) is about to call SHOWTIME!, Georgia gets a bad case of stage fright and can''t perform in her juggling act. Will the show go on, or will it be curtains? In this winning companion to The Scrambled States of America, young readers will revel in the madcap adventure and silly antics all while learning interesting facts about states and geography. This title has Common Core connections. The Scrambled States of America Talent Show is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children''s Book of the Year.

Arnie the talking doughnut convinces Mr. Bing that not all doughnuts are meant to be eaten.

Mr. Rabbit wonders if he will be able to get along with his new neighbors, who are otters, until he is reminded of the golden rule.

Grandpa Gazillion and Hildegarde show many different uses for the numbers one through twenty at their number yard.

Through a classroom setting in which teeth are the students, presents information about the structure and care of teeth and the services provided by dentists.

Through a classroom setting in which teeth are the students, presents information about the structure and care of teeth and the services provided by dentists.

From the author and illustrator of "The Scrambled States of America" comes this deliciously imaginative story about a doughnut named Arnie who sets out to change the fate of all doughnuts. Full color.

Arnie the talking doughnut convinces Mr. Bing that not all doughnuts are meant to be eaten. A deliciously imaginative story about friendship--from the author/illustrator of The Scrambled States of America. Arnie was fascinated as he watched the customers stream into the bakery. One by one, doughnuts were chosen, placed in paper bags, and whisked away with their new owners. Some went by the dozen in giant boxes. "Good-bye!" Arnie yelled to each doughnut. "Have a good trip!" "This is so exciting!" Arnie beamed. "I wonder who will choose ME?" At first glance, Arnie looks like an average doughnut-round, cakey, with a hole in the middle, iced and sprinkled. He was made by one of the best bakeries in town, and admittedly his sprinkles are candy-colored. Still, a doughnut is just a doughnut, right? WRONG! Not if Arnie has anything to say about it. And, for a doughnut, he sure seems to have an awful lot to say. Can Arnie change the fate of all doughnuts--or at least have a hand in his own future? Listen as you read along with this book and CD set.

The states become bored with their positions on the map and decide to change places for a while. Includes facts about the states.