New Releases by Leonard Kessler

Mr. Pine made signs. He made signs that said STOP. He made signs that said GO. He made signs that said FAST. And signs that said SLOW. When the signs in Little Town were old, the mayor said, "we need all new signs." Mr. Pine painted all new signs in one week. "I will put them up," he said. But he could not find his glasses. He put the signs up anyway. The signs were all MIXED-UP! Little Town was all mixed-up! Where were Mr. Pine's glasses? Who had his glasses? How did our beloved, intrepid sign painter solve the problem of all those mixed-up signs? #185 of 240 Reasons to Celebrate America! Time Magazine, July 11, 2016

Mrs. Pine decides to visit her sister in New York. Mr. Pine tells her that he can take care of the house while she is away. "Housework is easy," he says. But Mr. Pine soon changes his mind. The house gets messier and messier and - oh no, Mrs. Pine is coming home early tomorrow! Readers of all ages will enjoy this third book in the Mr. Pine series. Leonard Kessler has been creating books for children for the past fifty-five years. He has illustrated more than 200 books, many which he also wrote. He collaborated with his wife, Ethel, on forty books for young children. Three of Leonard Kessler's books have been named as the New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Books for Children. Leonard lived for many years in Rockland County, New York, and now lives in Sarasota, Florida. He has two grown children and four grandchildren.

#185 of 240 Reasons to Celebrate America! Time Magazine, July 11, 2016 Mr. Pine made signs. He made signs that said STOP. He made signs that said GO. He made signs that said FAST. And signs that said SLOW. When the signs in Little Town were old, the mayor said, "we need all new signs." Mr. Pine painted all new signs in one week. "I will put them up," he said. But he could not find his glasses. He put the signs up anyway. The signs were all MIXED-UP! Little Town was all mixed-up! Where were Mr. Pine's glasses? Who had his glasses? How did he solve the problem of all those mixed-up signs? 55th Anniversary Edition of Mr. Pines Mixed-up Signs and the adventures of our beloved, intrepid sign painter Mr. Pine.

Pulling the curtain back on the midnight hours, a night shift truck driver reveals the fascinating sights and sounds of the evening that everyone misses while sleeping. Through the stories and experiences of a truck driver that works from dusk to dawn, Night Story shares an illuminating journey into the magical world of the evening. The spare, rhythmic text and vivid illustrations make this Ready-to-Read book perfect for the earliest readers and a fascinating book before “lights out” for all the children who are curious or maybe even a little afraid of the dark.

While his friends jump and dive and race in the pool, Freddy is left alone on the side. If he doesn't learn to swim, he will always be the rotten egg. Available for the first time in full color, this engaging I Can Read Book is perfect for beginning readers and swimmers of every level.

Bobby can run and catch, but can't hit. How can he change his luck?

An illustrated collection of animal jokes and riddles.

Hitting the ball is hard work, but after lots of practice and advice from his friend Willy, Bobby learns how. I Can Read Books are the premier line of beginning readers encouraging children to learn—and love-to read. Featuring award-winning authors and illustrators, I Can Read Books offer a full spectrum of entertaining stories for every stage of a child's reading development. Now the beloved characters and adventures from this popular line of books come to life with I Can Read Book & Cassettes. Each package includes a best-selling beginning reader storybook and a lively audio recording featuring: Word-for-word narration Music and sound effects Turn-the-page signals on Side I Uninterrupted reading on Side 2

Under Old Turtle's guidance, the animals learn how to play soccer and the meaning of good sportsmanship.

While gathered around the wood stove in winter, Old Turtle tells his friends unbelievable baseball stories of Cleo Octopus, Melvin Moose, Clara Kangaroo, and Randy Squirrel.

A group of animals organize winter games, and compete in events such as sled races, skating, skiing, and ice hockey.

Old Turtle wants to write a riddle book, so he asks all of his animal friends to tell him a funny one. Dog, Cat, Duck, Frog, Chicken, Owl, and Gull all contribute their silliest and best jokes for the silliest and best joke book ever.

Old Turtle and Melvin Moose help the worst baseball team in the swamp win the final game of the season.

Hitting the ball is hard work, but after lots of practice and advice from his friend Willy, Bobby learns how.