New Releases by Robert Neubecker

A heroic tale of boats, large and small, teaming up and lending a hand in a time of need, based on the true story of a community that came together to rescue survivors of Hurricane Katrina. When the wind is high and the barometer is low, it can mean only one thing: Hurricane! In the aftermath of a terrible storm, a coastal community is left in shambles, with thousands of people stranded on cars or rooftops. The Coast Guard is stretched to its limit, and all along the coast, schooners and sloops and speedboats wonder "What can I do? I am only one little boat." But by working together, even the littlest boats can make a difference. Based on the true story of the "Cajun Navy" that came together in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and has continued to assist in rescue efforts after every major hurricane to strike the Gulf Coast in the years since, this tale of courage and community will inspire readers of all ages to step up and do their part.

Winter is for snowball fights,for sledding down the hills.Winter is for skating rinksand speedy, chilly thrills. In a rambunctious ode to everything winter, two siblings explore a snowy wonderland . . . and end up in the cozy warmth of family. Delve into Robert Neubecker''s expressive and rejuvenating illustrations that celebrate snow and the coziness of friends and family at home. Only Robert Neubecker''s magic touch could make kids love winter this much! Now available as a board book.

For a brave firefighting airplane, the sky''s the limit! This timeless story of teamwork and determination is perfect for kids who loved The Little Engine That Could and shows how even unlikely heroes can help their community in times of need. When forest fires blaze, the airplanes at Nif-C spring into action! Some swoop low to spray water on the flames. Others drop bright red fire retardant. Little Smokey hasn''t quite figured out her job yet, but she wants to help. . . . And when a fire like no other flares up--a fire that none of the other planes can control--it''s Smokey''s turn to show what she''s made of. Featuring useful information about wildfires and fire prevention in the back of the book, Little Smokey is a must-have for children growing up in a world where climate change makes natural disasters a common occurrence. Parents looking to teach their kids about how fires spread and what they can do about it will surely want to take flight with Little Smokey. "Positively cinematic. . . . this book may look like a classic, but with forest fires ever more frequent and intense, it''s truly timely." --Kirkus

Fall is time for turning leaves, The weather''s growing cool. Fall is here! Come on with me! It''s time to go to school. In this exuberant sequel to Winter is for Snow, the two seasonally-opposed siblings face the end of summer with both joy and dread. But as Sister shares her enthusiasm for fall, school, and everything they encompass, Brother''s own excitement grows in this celebratory picturebook. Robert Neubecker''s expressive illustrations and buoyant rhymes will encourage even the most reluctant school-goers to embrace the start of a new season! Praise for Winter is for Snow "Neubecker''s snow-laden illustrations are crammed with activity while also revealing a certain emotional thawing." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review "Neubecker''s signature style and brightly colored illustrations are, as always, childcentered and detailed. A rhyming, rollicking salute to the coldest season." -- Booklist

Let Red the Time Dragon take you on an action-packed adventure through history in this series for beginning readers. "Call me First Mate Red! You''re aboard our clipper ship, the Flying Cloud!"Joe and Lilly are heading back in time for another adventure with Red the Time Dragon. This time they''re traveling on a famed clipper ship as it tries to break a world record for speed. Navigator Eleanor Creesy will guide them from New York City around the tip of South America and back up to San Francisco to deliver the ship''s cargo to gold miners and settlers. Along the way, they''ll meet plenty of strange sailors, one of the first female navigators, and sail through very rough waters. Will the ship make it? And will they break the world record? Only Red knows for sure!This easy reader features special extras like maps, time lines, glossaries, and super facts that take you beyond the story and bring history to life!

"I''m Red the Time Dragon! I will be your guide to the Middle Ages! But we have to be careful. Dragons aren''t exactly popular here."

Let Red the Time Dragon take you on an action-packed adventure through history in this new series for beginning readers. "I''m Red the Time Dragon! I will be your guide to the Middle Ages! But we have to be careful. Dragons aren''t exactly popular here."So begins Joe and Lilly''s first magical adventure back in time. They have tons of questions about everything, so Red shows them what life was really like in the year 1200. But they''ll have to stay one step ahead of an angry mob, wild beasts, and an evil knight who are hot on the dragon''s trail. And when the trip is done, the only question left is where they will go next!This easy reader features special extras like maps, time lines, glossaries, and super facts that take you beyond the story and bring history to life!

Meet Linus—a Tyrannosaurus rex who is very brave, very tough, and very…vegetarian? Ruth Ann Mackenzie knows everything about dinosaurs. She knows their names. She knows when they lived. And she certainly knows what they ate. So when she meets Linus, a towering, toothy T. rex who prefers picking vegetables to preying on his herbivorous neighbors, she’s not sure what to think. Is something wrong with Linus? Or does Ruth Ann maybe, just maybe, not know everything there is to know about dinosaurs? Dino lovers young and old will delight in this picture book chock-full of prehistoric personality—and don’t forget to search for the naughty velociraptor duo hidden throughout the book!

What are little boys made of? Moons and stars and rockets to Mars Wings and tails and dragons with scales Little boys are . . . as adventuresome and bold and heroic as they imagine they can be! Celebrate the exuberance of little boys in this playful spin on a classic nursery rhyme.

Sea Stars! Anemones! Sharks! Whales! The ocean is filled with exciting things and Izzy and her sister are determined to explore every bit of it! From beach to tide pools to murky depths—every creature is uncovered in full vibrant color and labeled clearly to help explorers identify their discoveries on future journeys. /DIV DIV A great book for any reader who wants to wiggle their toes in the sand or dive right into the deep!

Children will love counting kooky monsters from one to ten in this board book from acclaimed illustrator Robert Neubecker! With artwork impressively outlined in black and drenched in pure color, each of the ten mosters is brought vividly to life. The humorous monster-filled pages make this the perfect Halloween treat!

/DIVDIVWhat could be more WOW! than the first day of school? From science and storytime to music and math, Izzy’s classroom is full of new things to explore. Tag along with Izzy and experience the wonder and excitement of school from a child’s-eye view.

Take a trip across the United States with Izzy and Jo and learn many interesting facts.

Tired of being in a land where everything is blue, Blue and his cow, Polly, travel in search of other hues and eventually find a way to share their own color with the world around them.

Describes the some of the cities, states, and regions of the U.S.A. from the viewpoint of a girl named Izzy and her friend who travel across the country.

A young child''s imagination transforms bath time into a monster-filled adventure.

Based on a real-life escapade, this book follows young Izzy on her first visit to the city. Izzy climbs in her stroller and rides through all the hustle and bustle, impressed by the sheer magnitude of everything she sees. Full color.