New Releases by Lori Mortensen

This dashing picture book biography takes us around the world with a daring Victorian female explorer and author. Exploring was easier said than done for a young woman in nineteenth-century England. But somehow Isabella persisted, and with each journey, she breathed in new ways to see and describe everything around her. Question by question, word by word, Isabella bloomed. First, out in the English countryside. Then, off to America and Canada. And eventually, around the world, to Africa, Asia, Australia, and more. Always more—more places, more questions, more words—and all those experiences became books, in which she described the land she traveled, the people she met, and the dangers she experienced. And finally, Isabella returned home to England, where she became the first female member of the Royal Geographic Society and was presented to the Queen. But to wild-vine Isabella, the world was home. Back matter features an author''s note, bibliography, and timeline.

An empowering picture book about creativity, making mistakes, and changing your perspective When Arlo decides to draw an octopus, he can''t help but think that maybe he''s just not an octopus drawer. His drawing has a head that looks like a hill and eight squiggly arms that look like roads. It''s an octopus disaster-piece! But just as Arlo vows to never draw an octopus again, he makes a discovery that changes his perspective about his drawing . . . and much more. This endearing and relatable story gives readers of all ages a gentle reminder that we''re better than we may think. Sometimes all it takes is a second look.

Profiles the education and eccentric brilliance of writer and artist Edward Gorey, discussing the creative process that led to more than 100 children''s books and inspired a generation of creators, from Lemony Snicket to Tim Burton.

The moon is our closest neighbor. It is helps Earth is many ways. Let’s find out all about the moon. Paired to the fiction title How Do We Get to the Moon.

Kids use pencils everyday. Read to find out how a pencil is made. Paired to the fiction title Where is My Eraser?.

Animals sing or talk to communicate. They make noise for different reasons. Find out why some animals make certain noises. Paired to the fiction title So Many Classes.

Provides information on the current trends and history of hip-hop dance.

"Discover the roots of breaking and other street dance styles and the art form''s evolution to modern times. Get to know the B-boys and B-girls who added their signature style to the street dance movement, from the Rock Steady Crew to Janet Jackson to Jabbawockeez. Get to know the basic steps and what it takes to become a master of this freestyle art form"--Publisher marketing.

We use transportation to get from here to there. Some transportation takes us to close places. Some transportation is better for faraway places. Let’s learn about the different types. Paired to the fiction title Where Do You Want to Travel?.

Everyday your body is growing. Some parts of your body grow fast. Some parts grow slow. Learn about how your body grows. Paired to the fiction title Growing Up.

The moon is our closest neighbor. It is helps Earth is many ways. Let’s find out all about the moon. Paired to the fiction title How Do We Get to the Moon.

In this heartwarming story about friendship and imagination, a boy named Wendell dreams of getting a pet walrus. Together, they’d ride bikes, tell jokes, and have a grand time. If only he could find one! But looking for a walrus turns out to be its own adventure, one with an unexpected and happy result. Acclaimed author Lori Mortensen and New York Times-bestselling illustrator Matt Phelan have created a sweet, playful, memorable book in If Wendell Had a Walrus that kids are sure to request again and again.

Simone Biles is one of the country''s best female athletes. Learn about her childhood, the challenges she has overcome, and this gymnast''s greatest accomplishments. Get the inside scoop on her gold-medal-winning Olympic appearance.

Maya Moore is one of the country''s best female athletes. Learn about her childhood, the challenges she has overcome, and this basketball player''s greatest accomplishments. Get the inside scoop on her NCAA and WNBA championship wins.

-Discusses the life and works of author Stephenie Meyer---

-Discusses the life and works of author Veronica Roth---

In a castle on a hill, in a great grand hall, mice are getting ready for the Mousequerade Ball. They dress in their finest. What a grand affair! But when an unexpected guest arrives, the mice get quite a scare. Is the evening ruined? Should they run in fright? Or will a gallant mouse stand up and save the splendid night? Counting up to ten and back again, dancing all the while, this delightful story invites readers--and dancers--to the event of the season: the Mousequerade Ball!

Cowpoke Clyde is plumb confused. An ad in his favorite catalog says he oughta buy a bike. But why should he do that? After all, he’s got a horse. Still, a bike wouldn’t buck or bite, and he wouldn’t have to feed it. He orders one, and when it comes, he mounts up and sets right off, wibble-wobblin’ down the road. Good thing he’s got his trusty friend Dawg to look out for him. Turns out learning to ride a bike is just a tad bit harder than he thought! With its rip-roaring rhyming text and turn-the-page revelations, this book is pure read-aloud fun. Praise for Cowpoke Clyde and Dirty Dawg: * “Plumb funny, fer sure.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Chicken Lily may be a lot of things--a careful colorer, a patient puzzler, and a quiet hide-and-seeker (she never made a peep!)--but brave has never been one of them. That''s why, when a school-wide poetry jam is announced in class, Lily is terrified. Will she sound like a bird brain? Although Lily''s friends Baabette and Pigsley try to encourage her, Lily feels like a rotten egg. Finally, Lily realizes that she must put her best claw forward and prove that even chickens aren''t chicken all the time.

Single title not for individual sale. Sold as part of larger package only.

Single title not for individual sale. Sold as part of larger package only.

Single title not for individual sale.

Single title not for individual sale. Sold as part of larger package only.

Single title not for individual sale. Sold as part of larger package only.

Single title not for individual sale. Sold as part of larger package only.

Single title not for individual sale.

Single title not for individual sale. Sold as part of larger package only.

Single title not for individual sale.

Single title not for individual sale. Sold as part of larger package only.

Single title not for individual sale. Sold as part of larger package only.