New Releases by Lisa Mullarkey

Third grader Katharine Carmichael knows her mom''s super-duper secret and thinks it''s a super-duper dud! Mrs. Carmichael is the new cook at Liberty Corner School--Katharine''s school! When her mom blows her kisses, bans fries from the menu, and delivers sour milk to her classroom, Katharine''s stomach does a flip-flop belly drop. After she''s teased about her mom''s In the Spotlight display, Katharine takes matters into her own hands! Can Katharine survive her major mama drama? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-8.

Katharine Carmichael is thrilled when Lady Liberty announces the upcoming third grade election. She''s sure she''ll be a fab-u-lo-so president! When her cousin Crockett is nominated instead, Katharine rallies the Red, White, and Blue crew to help him win the election. After Katharine catches Miss Priss-A-Poo snooping around, she thinks Cheatie Girl will steal Crockett''s super-duper platform. Can Katharine help Crockett win fair and square so they''ll all have a star-spangled year? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-8.

Halloween is just around the corner and Katharine Carmichael has made a spooky discovery! Her baby brother, Jack, is a monster--and not just any monster, he''s Jackula, a blood-sucking vampire! On top of that, Crockett''s endless Halloween jokes are driving her batty, she''s sent to the principal for being a Stealie Girl, and she still doesn''t have a costume. Will Miss Priss-A-Poo help Katharine discover the truth about Jackula before it''s too late or will monsters take over Liberty Corner School''s Halloween parade? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-8.

Katharine Carmichael thinks math is disgust-o. Especially geometry. Who knew that even shapes are tricky in third grade? Katharine fails a test, is accused of being a Cheatie Girl, and finds out that her kindergarten teacher Mrs. Curtin is going to tutor her. How embarrassing! Will Mrs. Curtin help her earn an A or will Katharine stay bent out of shape forever? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-8.

Splashing by the Shore Lisa Mullarkey Summer''s here and the time is right-for Splashing by the Shore! Hit the beach with the newest addition to our bestselling children''s activity series. With tips on beach etiquette and helpful checklists of items to take along, kids can help pack and plan for a day on the shore. Uncover the mysteries of tide pools, make sand-sational crafts, and play fun seaside games. From sand games to water relays, the book introduces kids to exciting games and beach-themed crafts. There are also ideas for throwing a beach party any time of year, with tips on low-cost decorations, invitation ideas, food and games, and favors. Live in a landlocked state? No problem! Author Lisa Mullarkey shows kids how to turn a backyard swimming pool into the ultimate beach party destination!