New Releases by Lori Ries

When a new school year begins, Charlie is nervous. What if her teacher isn''t nice? What if none of her friends are in her class? What if she gives a wrong answer and her classmates laugh? Emmet can''t help Charlie. He has his own worries. Why is Charlie the only person that can see him? Does he even exist, or is he a nothing? Follow Charlie and Emmet on Charlie''s back-to-school day and learn how a day of nerves becomes a great day to celebrate.

Miguel is crazy about his pets! He has an aquarium full of fish and a bed full of cats. And when he finds a lizard, Miguel cannot resist making Cambio his pet, too. At home, Miguel is excited about owning a lizard. Cambio is sleek. Cambio is swift. Cambio does not want to be a pet. At least, that''s what Miguel thinks when his lizard quickly disappears. Miguel looks through every room in the house but can''t find Cambio. Did his newest pet run away? The Step into Spanish Series is designed to teach children basic Spanish vocabulary words through story. Children''s writer Lori Ries, and illustrator Lara Law, team up to provide a fun way for children to explore the Spanish Language.

"Wake up! Wake up! Wake up! The sky is breaking!" Emmet is shaken when puffs of cloud-like white fall from the sky. Snow angels, snow-a suaruses, sledding, snowball fights - Charlie shows Emmet how to have a fun snow day until she laces up her skates and Emmet can''t join her on the ice. Follow Charlie and Emmet on this fun snow day adventure and discover how Charlie and Emmet make the impossible possible.

What do you do with ten crazy kittens who want to get ahold of ten little fishies? Poor Miguel has his hands full while trying to keep his new kittens away from the fish tank. Will he successfully keep those curious kitties from having a yummy fish snack? Follow along while learning how to count from 1 to 10 in English and Spanish.

Everyone in Charlie''s family loves Emmet, the dinosaur. Daddy has roaring conversations with him, and Mommy eats his cuisine. But it''s Charlie who loves him most of all. She couldn''t have asked for a better friend! He shares her food, reads her books, and when Mommy goes to the hospital, he helps take care of her. What''s it like having a dinosaur for a nurse? Find out in these four short chapters - just right for beginning readers.

One o''clock! Two o''clock! Three o''clock! Tonight is the Witches Ball, and it starts promptly at twelve o''clock. But with nothing to wear and her shoelaces breaking. Millie is already racing against the chimes. When her broom breaks, she fears it''s the last straw. Will she make it to the ball on time? Grab your broom and ride along with Millie in this lively counting tale.

It''s dark! It''s eerie! Ghouls, witches, and werewolves might scare this trick-or-treater out of a fun Halloween adventure. Will he run, run, run, or hide, hide, hide? Find out when you look inside!

Tater Tot is a cuddly, mischievous, playful cat... usually. But now, Tater Tot is a slug. What will Miguel discover as he observes his cat''s strange new behavior? Will Tater Tot ever be fun again? The Step into Spanish Series is designed to teach children basic Spanish vocabulary words through story. Children''s writer Lori Ries, and illustrator Lara Law, team up to provide a fun way for children to explore the Spanish Language.

When Miguel sets up a fishbowl for his new pet, Señor Picante is delighted by every surprise. One day, Señor Picante has a surprise of his own. How can a fish surprise a human friend? Friend - Amigo. The Step into Spanish Series is designed to teach children the basic Spanish vocabulary words through story. Children''s writer Lori Ries, and illustrator Lara Law, team up to provide a fun way for children to explore the Spanish Language.

In this sequel to AGGIE AND BEN, the best friends are back for more boy-and-his-dog fun. Young readers will laugh out loud at Aggie?s irrepressible antics and Ben?s determined attempts to train her. Three short chapters, just right for beginning readers, follow Aggie and Ben on their adventures in doggie training, obedience, and friendship.

Although Ben is worried about his dog Aggie when the veterinarian spays her and while she recovers, he laughs at her problems with the cone she must wear on her head until her stitches are removed.

Ben and Aggie are playing in the park when she chases a ball and does not return, but after looking for her and worrying about her, Ben speaks with his blind friend, Mr. Thomas, who suggests a different approach.

Spanish Language edition: A funny and sweet early reader about a new friendship between a boy and his dog. In this first book of the series, Dad surprises Ben with a trip to the pet store. Ben isn’t sure what kind of pet he wants. He knows he doesn’t want a mouse, a snake, or even a cat. But when a certain puppy makes Ben laugh, a lasting friendship is formed. Three short chapters trace a day in the life of Ben and his new puppy, Aggie, as they settle into their new friendship. Dormer''s understated illustrations mixed with Ries'' easy-to-follow text tells the story of the special bond between a boy and his loyal, loveable dog. Young readers will delight in the continuing adventures of Aggie and Ben.

When a mother loses her hair during chemotherapy, a son gives her constant support as he helps her choose a wig.

Sam is good at fixing things, but his little brother Petey is the one who keeps their tent from falling.

Sam transforms himself into Super Sam to entertain his baby brother, but when his superpowers fail, he finds another way to save the day.

Sam is good at fixing things, but his little brother Petey is the one who keeps their tent from falling.

After choosing a new dog, Ben describes what the pet Aggie can do and should not do around the house.

Rhyming text with illustrations tells how Mrs. Fickle likes her pickles.