New Releases by Moira Butterfield

"Find Magic Fish and his friends by dipping the pages of this book in the bath or under a tap"--Cover.

Toddlers will have fun with this book at bath time. Each foam-padded page is constructed of sturdy, floatable vinyl, and shows a picture of a friendly animal. When kids dunk these books into the bath water they get a big surprise. A duck, a sheep, a frog, a butterfly, and a fish magically change their colors. When the pages dry out, the animals return to their original white. The book is packaged in a transparent plastic bag with a hanger card.

George is not happy about his first day in preschool with his friends Anna, Jack, and Lucy until he gets a chance to play with them, visit the ducks in the park, paint, and choose a story for the teacher to read. On board pages.

In the tradition of Kate Jacobs and Lolly Winston comes a deeply felt, utterly charming novel of three newfound friends and the unexpected gift that will change their lives. In the quiet community of Avalon, Illinois, Julia Evarts wonders how to move on with her life. Though her husband and five-year-old daughter give her an abundance of love, Julia still reels from a tragedy that has left her estranged from the sister who was once her best friend. Meanwhile, across town, widow Madeleine Davis takes great pleasure in serving up delectable treats and cozy comforts at her tea salon&—now, if only she had some customers to enjoy them. And famed concert cellist and recent Avalon transplant Hannah de Brisay finds herself at a crossroads when her career and marriage come to abrupt ends. The three strangers forge a friendship at Madeleine&’s Tea Shop, and soon their camaraderie extends to everyone in Avalon in the guise of a unique and wonderful gift. But even as Julia becomes ever closer to her new friends, she realizes the profound necessity of confronting the painful past she shares with her sister. Life and loss, friendship and community, food and family:Friendship Breadtells a spirited, remarkably moving tale about the triumph of hope. Look for special features inside. Join the Circle for author chats and more.

With bright illustrations and lift-the-flap fun, this book will help you learn what animals live in what habitats.

Muddypaws is a heart-warming tale of a boy and his sidekick.

Presents questions about the sounds different animals make such as "Do goats growl?" and "Do hamsters hoot?" with the answers hidden beneath the flaps.

Splash the dolphin searches the ocean for a fallen star to give to his mother. Includes textured illustrations that sparkle.

(back cover) Everyone knows that lions don''t like lettuce, but can you guess who does? Lift the first flap to find the answer and the second flap to find a surprise! This delightful play book is full of fun and perfect for sharing. With bright, cheerful illustrations from well-known children''s book illustrator Sonia Canals and lively text from author Moira Butterfield, this book is ideal for younger children.

(back cover) Everyone knows that frogs don''t fly, but can you guess who does? Lift the first flap to find the answer and the second flap to find a surprise! This delightful play book is full of fun and perfect for sharing. With bright, cheerful illustrations from well-known children''s book illustrator Sonia Canals and lively text from author Moira Butterfield, this book is ideal for younger children.

"Follow the adventures of four busy children and find out when it''s good to say ''Excuse me!''"--Page 4 of cover.

Rhyming text reminds children of the proper times to apologize by offering up examples of rude animal behavior at the zoo.

Provides an overview of the world''s precious rain forests and the unique creatures and plants that live there. Also examines current threats to the rain forests'' survival and explains what is being done to protect them.

Discusses what kinds of trees and animals might be in a forest, the natural enemies of these animals and trees, how humans use forests, and how to conserve them.

Stories, science experiments, and other fun activities provide an introduction to the season of summer.

Stories, science experiments, and other fun activities provide an introduction to the season of autumn.

"Lots of fun for little hands! Mix and match the heads and bodies of the cute characters in this split-page book--then add the magnetic feet."--Cover back.

This title in the ''Kingfisher Knowledge'' series allows readers to meet some of the most cunning, ruthless and feared criminals in history, from the frenzied Viking berserkers to the highly organised smuggling rings of today.

Describes parts of a well-known animal and invites the reader to identify it.

The Farm is an ideal first discovery book for Toddlers. It is easy to use, with simple text, labelled pictures and flaps to lift. Looking at the pictures together and talking about what is happening helps your child to develop observation and early language skills.

Babies, toddlers and young children will love the exciting new additions to the Ladybird Baby and Toddler range.

Describes the fighting forces and battles of the Roman legions, covering such topics as recruiting, armor and weapons, auxiliaries, fortifications, marches, sieges, and the religion of the soldiers.

From dry, dusty scrubland to rich, green grassland, this book looks at how different animals such as a lizard, a lion and a termite live on plains and prairies. It is one of a series on animals that live in various habitats of the world. Each book has a full-colour world map annotated to show where the animals live and includes a list of words to remember.

Introduces animals that live on plains and prairies, including lions, gazelles, vultures, termites, lizards, and prairie dogs.

Introduces animals that live in trees in both temperate woods and rainforests, including squirrels, woodpeckers, fruit bats, tree boas, ocelots, and sloths.

This rhyming touch and say abc book is ideal for children aged 1-3. Tracing the soft letter shapes and making the sounds is the best way to help children learn about the alphabet and develop the skills they need for early reading and writing.

Describes some of the animals that live in the coldest climates of the world, including the harp seal, polar bear, snowy owl, Arctic fox, beluga whale, and emperor penguin.