New Releases by Nancy E. Shaw

Records the misadventures of a group of sheep that go riding in a jeep.

At the end of the day, tired sheep return to their shed but none can sleep until the collie arrives, giving a hug, a drink of water, and more until all have begun to snore.

What will happen when the sheep go trick-or-treating? Could there be wolves lurking in the woods, hoping to waylay them as they return home with their bags full of goodies? In crisp verse and whimsically eerie pictures, Nancy Shaw and Margot Apple tell the lively story of a remarkable Halloween adventure. Simple sentences, rhyming text, and a humorous tone make this the perfect treat for beginning readers. Fans of this adventuresome flock of sheep will not want to miss this Halloween treat.

In this sweet and simple picture book read-aloud, five restless sheep can''t get to sleep until a helpful collie comes to their rescue.

"Elena lives with her mother and siblings in a small village in Guatemala and tries to make time to improve her reading as she helps her mother with daily chores"--Provided by the publisher.

The rhyming misadventures of a group of zany sheep on a pirate ship.

When a mysterious spacecraft lands in a nearby pasture, the lovable, blundering sheep get in gear for the ride of their lives! Unfortunately, these sheep don’t know the first thing about piloting a spaceship . . . but there may be someone else on board who does! Readers will have a blast with Nancy Shaw’s clever rhymes and Margot Apple’s hilarious illustrations in this latest Sheep adventure.

A family of mischievous raccoons rifles through sleeping people’s trash in search of treats. "Moonlight June night, Just-right-for-raccoon night— Not too dark, Not too bright, As we look for treats." And look, indeed, they do! A precocious family of raccoons prowls around the neighborhood, making a ruckus until they find a supper that’s truly “delish.” This rollicking night outing, in lively verse and action-filled pictures, is sure to make the young reader laugh out loud.

Elden travels passed stars and planets in his spaceship.

Bello the whale says goodbye to his friends before he swims south for the winter.

Having gotten lost on a chaotic hike in the great outdoors, the sheep find their way back by following the trail of wool they have left.

Five hungry sheep discover that a tea shop may not be the best place for them to eat.

Sheep hunt for a birthday present and make havoc of the shop, only to discover they haven''t the money to pay for things.

The misadventures of a group of sheep that go riding in a jeep.