New Releases by PAMELA DUNCAN EDWARDS

The Wright boys'' interest in flying began with a toy given to them when they were small children. As young men, they first opened a printing shop and then a bicycle shop, all the while experimenting with how to design a flying machine. Finally they achieved their incredible goal-man''s first powered flight. In this accessible picture book with a "House that Jack Built" approach, young readers are gradually introduced to all the steps that led up to the Wright brother''s remarkable historic accomplishment.

Rosie has four roses for her aunt''s birthday, but after four animals "borrow" one, her gift is reduced to a rainbow ribbon.

What if...? Wombat asks Weasel and Woodchuck if they want to wander the world with her, but they are overwhelmed with worries. What if they walk into a swarm of waiting wasps? What if the weather worsens? What if they''re walloped by warthogs? What then...? Popular author/illustrator duo Pamela Duncan Edwards and Henry Cole team up again to deliver a wonderful whimsical alliterative tale.

Rosie has four roses for her aunt''s birthday, but after four animals "borrow" one, her gift is reduced to a rainbow ribbon.

Now, children can pack their favorite Warthogs books in a box and bring them along to school or playtime. This adorable and educational kit includes three full-color picture books in a mini format: Warthogs in the Kitchen; Warthogs Paint; and Slop Goes the Soup; as well as a sheet of irresistible warthog stickers. Teaching fundamental early-learning concepts has never been so much fun. Pamela Duncan Edwards and Henry Cole are both former educators. Together, they have collaborated on numerous acclaimed picture books, including all of the Warthogs books; Dinorella: A Prehistoric Fairy Tale; The Wacky Wedding: A Book of Alphabet Antics; Ed & Fred Flea; and Honk! The Story of a Prima Swanerina. They both live in Virginia.

Muldoon is a precocious puppy who works for the West family. Or at least he thinks he does! Each day, he performs his chores, waking the family up, bringing the children to school and helping clean up after meals. This charming picture books tells one story in the text while showing the hilarious reality in the illustrations. The truth is that adorable Muldoon is a handful, but the West family wouldn''t have him any other way

A mother hen hears that there''s going to be a shower, so she takes her umbrella to the surprise party the other animals are having for her baby and her.

Katydids, owls, opossums, and other nocturnal animal mothers and babies wake up to a bright moon and a night to be filled with activities.

A lion cub''s roar frightens away other colorful animals, from one red monkey to eight brown gazelles, that he wants to come play with him--until he encounters nine other lion cubs.

By camouflaging herself, Clara Caterpillar, who becomes a cream-colored butterfly, courageously saves Catisha the crimson-colored butterfly from a hungry crow.

Preschoolers will learn about primary colors and how they mix to make secondary colors in this messy companion to "Warthogs in the Kitchen: A Sloppy Counting Book".

Now, children can pack their favorite Warthogs books in a box and bring them along to school or playtime. This adorable and educational kit includes three full-color picture books in a mini format: Warthogs in the Kitchen; Warthogs Paint; and Slop Goes the Soup; as well as a sheet of irresistible warthog stickers. Teaching fundamental early-learning concepts has never been so much fun.

Mimi the swan is in love with ballet, and more than anything, she wants to attend the ballet at the Opera House. When she ends up on stage as a ballerina, Mimi''s antics soon rocket her to stardom as the first ever swan prima ballerina!

An explorer mouse discovers adventure in the Wild Wood.

An explorer mouse discovers adventure in the Wild Wood.

One day, while great big lions lie basking in the sun, a little lion cub goes off to find some fun. Roars the little lion cub. "Who will play with me? 1 red monkey rushes up a tree. Poor little lion cub! All he wants is someone to play with, but he is simply too noisy. As the little lion cub Roars his way across the grassland, young picture-book readers can count the African animals,identify them by color...and Roars along too. This rollicking, Roaring poem, about a rambunctious little lion cub, is a collaboration of the talented author and illustrator team Pamela Duncan Edwards and Henry Cole. Children''s Pick of the Lists 2000 (ABA)

An alphabetical ant wedding, attended by the other animals, is beset by various disasters.

Dinorella is dying to go to the dance, but her dreadful stepsisters, Doris and Dora, declare she''s too dowdy and dull.

The story of two fleas -- Ed who was content with what he had and Fred who wanted it all.

In the dark of the night a Barefoot, an escaped slave, flees for his life. With his pursuers close behind and the moon shrouded in clouds, Barefoot must rely on the wisdom of the wild animals of the forest and swamp to guide him to the safety of the underground railroad. Innovative perspective and use of light and a spare text result in an unforgettable portrayal of one slave''s journey to freedom. "Another outstanding collaboration from the duo responsible for Some Smug Slug."—starred review/School Library Journal

A ballet-loving swan wins acclaim when she manages to join the other dancers in a performance of Swan Lake.

Three warthogs count to ten as they bake cupcakes.

"Stop!" screamed a sparrow. "Save him!" shrieked a spider. "Silly," sighed a swallowtail. Smirking and self-important, the slug keeps slithering his way up a highly suspect slope. Will the slug stop? Are the sparrow, the spider, and the swallowtail simply trying to sabotage the slug''s progress? Why is everyone screaming at the slug? Pamela Duncan Edwards and Henry Cole have created another alliterative tale that will have children snorting out loud at the surprise ending for this very smug slug.

One Fine Fox Four famished foxes make fun of their brother Fosdyke, who feels fondly for fried figs, fennel, and French bread. Leaving him behind to fry and flambé, they go foraging for fowl in a forbidden farmyard. Unfortunately, the foxes find the fowl forwarned. Foiled, they return to their den. Will they ever filch a fabulous farmyard feast? Or will they forgo fowl and finally admit that "a fox is a fox whatever the food"?

An explorer mouse in search of China discovers that he must be careful to choose a new home that does not offend his sense of smell, sight, hearing, taste, or touch.