New Releases by Lori Haskins

Return to the luxury hotel for dogs in The Woofmore on Thin Ice, the third book in the pawsome full-color chapter book series from authors Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran and illustrator Josh Cleland Welcome to the Woofmore, where the water bowls are always full and there’s kibble on every pillow! Rufus and his boss, Ms. Coco, work hard to make every guest feel like a VIP (Very Important Pooch). It’s winter at the Woofmore and the hotel is down to one guest—famous figure skater Furya LaBone. Ms. Coco wants her visit to be pawfect. The Woofmore needs more guests to stay open, and a good review from a VIP like Furya could save the hotel. But when the local ice rink closes and Furya is left with nowhere to practice for her big competition, it looks like the hotel may be on thin ice. If Rufus can’t help this skating superstar come up with a showstopping move for her routine, it could be a ruff winter for the Woofmore. With adorable illustrations and hilarious text, this new early chapter book series will hit young dog lovers smack in the funny bone! The Woofmore series: Welcome to the Woofmore (#1) The Woofmore Is Not Haunted (#2) The Woofmore on Thin Ice (#3)

Ka-Boom! The newest addition to the nonfiction Eureka series is a “biography” of fireworks, an invention that marks worldwide celebrations! From the first gunpowder-filled bamboo stalk thrown on a bonfire to dazzling overhead multicolor displays of today, Fireworks is a fun and informative look at the development of an invention that sparks joy. This STEAM nonfiction title is part of the Eureka! series, each book focusing on one groundbreaking, world-changing discovery that millions of people use every single day.

First in a pawsome original full-color chapter book series about a hotel for dogs from authors Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran and illustrator Josh Cleland Welcome to the Woofmore, where the water bowls are always full and there’s kibble on every pillow! Rufus and his boss, Ms. Coco, work hard to make every guest feel like a VIP (Very Important Pooch). It’s the grand opening of the hotel, and Rufus and Ms. Coco want everything to be pawfect. Especially for their VIP guest, movie star Greta Garbark. But how can Rufus keep the puparazzi from hounding Ms. Garbark? And what will Ms. Coco do when a (very itchy) problem hits the hotel? With adorable illustrations and hilarious text, this new early chapter book series will hit young dog lovers smack in the funny bone! The Woofmore series: Welcome to the Woofmore (#1) The Woofmore is Not Haunted (#2) The Woofmore on Thin Ice (#3)

Each read-aloud book in the Mouse Math series focuses on a single, basic math concept and features adorable mice, Albert and Wanda, who live in a People House. Entertaining fiction stories capture kids’ imaginations as the mice learn about numbers, shapes, sizes and more. Over 3 million copies sold worldwide! Cheese Fest! It’s every mouse’s most magical time of the year. This year, Albert and Wanda will even have a booth at the fair . . . once they build it. Albert’s plans are big, but the cardboard supply is small. How can he make the Cheese Fest booth of his dreams when all he has are a bunch of triangles? Every Mouse Math title focuses on a single basic math concept and includes back matter activities that support and extend reading comprehension and math skills, plus free online activities. (Math concept: Shapes.)

Turn it up! The newest addition to the nonfiction Eureka! series is a “biography” of guitars, an essential invention that gets people rocking. With a timeline spanning from the first time someone strummed a string stretched across a hollow object to electric guitars that bring stadiums of people to their feet today, Guitar is a fun and informative look at the development of an invention that adds music to our lives. This STEAM nonfiction title is part of the Eureka! series, with each book focusing on one groundbreaking, world-changing discovery that millions of people use every single day.

Discover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5-8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math. Pups love the Bark Park, the best dog park around. Only one thing would make it better for everyone—a bench! But a bench isn’t in the park budget. How can Lila and her friends raise the money? With a dog wash! They reach 25% of the goal, then 50%, until . . . a sudden shower threatens to make the dog wash a 100% washout! With engaging stories that connect math to kids’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers’ Choice Award-winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Percentages)

Each read-aloud book in the Mouse Math series focuses on a single, basic math concept and features adorable mice, Albert and Wanda, who live in a People House. Entertaining fiction stories capture kids’ imaginations as the mice learn about numbers, shapes, sizes and more. Over 3 million copies sold worldwide! Albert has high hopes for the new squeakball season. He wants to score lots of goals! Then he gets his uniform number--a big, round zero. He runs and passes and makes lots of assists, but goals? Zero. His sister says zero is a secret super hero. Albert is sure it''s cursed! Every Mouse Math title includes back matter activities that support and extend reading comprehension and math skills, plus free online activities. (Math concept:The number zero)

Each read-aloud book in the Mouse Math series focuses on a single, basic math concept and features adorable mice, Albert and Wanda, who live in a People House. Entertaining fiction stories capture kids’ imaginations as the mice learn about numbers, shapes, sizes and more. Over 3 million copies sold worldwide! Melty''s has games! Pizza! Prizes! Albert and Leo promise to split everything evenly, from the food to the tickets to the prizes. But some things just can''t be split. When it comes to one special prize--winner takes all! Every Mouse Math title includes back matter activities that support and extend reading comprehension and math skills, plus free online activities. (Math concept: Equal to, less than, greater than).

The popular Social Studies Connects series links history, geography, civics and economics to kids’ daily lives. Featuring stories with diverse characters who face situations young readers can relate to, these books support reading and social studies skills including researching, inferring, comparing, and communication. An activity to stimulate curiosity about the world is included in each book! Amy is dying to buy the latest, greatest video game, but with only fifty-two cents in her piggy bank, she''s out of luck. Or is she? (Social Studies Topic: Economics/Bartering)

Acting like an Earthling isn’t easy! Follow the adventures of Spork the alien in the How to Be an Earthling series. Each book covers a different character trait to help kids think about what they say and do. Fifty states! The class has to learn them all, but Adam barely remembers five. Even Spork knows more—and he’s from a different planet! Luckily, Adam has baseball . . . and yubble, the cosmic new sport that Spork is teaching everyone. Why can’t learning the states be as easy as playing ball? Every How to Be an Earthling title includes fun back-of-book activities that build on story themes. (Character trait: Perseverance)

Acting like an Earthling isn’t easy! Follow the adventures of Spork the alien in the How to Be an Earthling series. Each book covers a different character trait to help kids think about what they say and do. Special mission—field trip! Newton’s whole class is going to the aquarium, even Spork, the new alien at school. Newton just wishes he could keep Jack from teasing Spork. But when Jack tells a lie, Spork lands in deep water . . . deep water with SHARKS! Will Spork end his mission as a shark snack? Every How to Be an Earthling title includes fun back-of-book activities that build on story themes. (Character trait: Honesty)

Who likes bikes? Just about everyone! Here is a "biography" of bicycles, an essential invention that keeps people rolling! From the first spark of an idea of a new way to get around to the spread of bicycles throughout the world, Bicycle is a fun and informative look at an invention that makes a huge difference in our lives. This STEAM nonfiction title is part of the new Eureka! series with each book focusing on one groundbreaking, world-changing discovery that millions of people use every single day.

The wonderfully wacky antics of a group of wild animal friends are now together in one shrink-wrapped set. Contains the first four books in the series: Hide and Peek; Stop, Fox!; Cub Shrugs; and Just Right Cat.

An irresistible bedtime celebration of cute. Little night owls, take note: this bedtime book is filled with the sleepiest, snuggliest, most ridiculously snoozy-soft baby animals ever. Can you resist a drowsy little lamb? A bunny taking a nap with a guinea pig friend? A pile of dozy puppies? You''d better bring your coziest blankie, just in case. From the team behind the hilariously adorable classic Next to You comes a winsome new read-aloud to inspire sweet dreams.

Cub is glum. His friends Cat, Ape, Bird, and Sloth invite him to do things with them, but every time they offer, he just shrugs. Bird thinks there''s a way everyone can get Cub out of his rut—start a band together! Will Bird’s plan work?

Cat wants to be like his dad, the lion. He wants to be big. He wants to roar! Except Cat is too small and too soft. But when a tiny kitten needs to be rescued from a tree, Cat’s dad can’t help without scaring it. Can Cat do the job?

For Luke, autumn in Florida feels weird. There are no changing leaves, no cider, and worst of all, no pumpkin chucking! But maybe he can engineer a way to bring pumpkin spice to the south. Tying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make It Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. This charming story explores the Makers theme of Engineering and includes explanatory sidebars and a catapult activity for young makers to try themselves!

If the moon is made of cheese, these mice will find a way to get there! When two hungry mice spot a giant yellow ball of cheese in the night sky, they get right to work building a rocketship so they can take a big bite out of that glowing full moon. After sailing through starry skies, the mice arrive at the feast of their dreams—and soon the moon isn''t so full anymore! Simple, rhythmic text makes this a great read-aloud for future astronauts.

"Every time Bird hears a noise, she says eek! and hides her head in the sand. And every time, the noise turns out to be one of her friends playing nearby. Can Elephant convince her that there''s nothing to be scared of?"--Amazon.

A talkative fox wears out his welcome with the other animals until he meets sloth.

Learn about the life of Thomas Edison in this early reader biography. Most people today know Thomas Edison as the inventor of the light bulb—except, he isn’t! In Edison’s time, other inventors were working on the light bulb, but no one could figure out how to keep the light bulb lit. This is where Edison came in. Read and find out all about the real story of Thomas Edison’s life and his many amazing inventions, like the movie camera and the battery for an electric car! Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Thomas Edison’s life in this Level Two I Can Read. This biography reader includes a timeline and historical photos all about the life of this inspiring figure. Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

Fox talks a LOT! All the other animals are tired of hearing him talk. But Sloth doesn''t want Fox to stop talking—it helps him sleep! That''s perfect for Fox! Or is it?

Every time Bird hears a strange noise, she goes Eek! and hides her head in the sand. But the sound is always just one of her friends playing nearby. Can her friend Elephant convince her that there''s nothing to be scared of?

When Flat Stanley and his friends accidentally disturb a beehive, Flat Stanley tries to figure out how he can save everyone before the bees get them.

There are so many fun ways for Flat Stanley to help on his uncle''s farm in the fall. But when pumpkins begin to disappear right before the county fair, will Flat Stanley be able to help? This Level Two I Can Read is perfect for beginning readers who love a fun mystery.

Acting like an Earthling isn’t easy! Follow the adventures of Spork the alien in the How to Be an Earthling series. Each book covers a different character trait to help kids think about what they say and do. Going, going, gone! Spork kicks a ball over an old brick wall. Behind it, Trixie finds a secret, totally forgotten park! The fountain is broken. The benches are battered. But if Trixie can get her friends to give flowers, paint, and tools, maybe the mayor won’t lock the park up. Too bad Trixie has nothing to chip in . . . besides hard work! Every How to Be an Earthling title includes fun back-of-book activities that build on story themes. (Character trait: Generosity)

Acting like an Earthling isn’t easy! Follow the adventures of Spork the alien in the How to Be an Earthling series. Each book covers a different character trait to help kids think about what they say and do. Cosmic! Finally Spork has earned his Solo Explorer Badge! He just needs to fly back to his planet to get it. Thanks to Gloop, his wrecked spaceship is as good as new. But the tank is empty— he’s out of truzzle juice! Refilling it is too big a job for one little alien . . . but luckily, Spork’s not alone! Every How to Be an Earthling title includes fun back-of-book activities that build on story themes. (Character trait: Cooperation)