New Releases by Rosemary Wells

It''s Grandma''s birthday, and Max wants to make her an icky, worm-infested cake. But Ruby says, "No, Max. We are going to make Grandma an angel surprise cake, with raspberry-fluff icing." Will Max let his bossy older sister keep him out of the kitchen? Or will they both become bunnies who bake?

For anyone who’s tried to whip up something special for someone they love, and stumbled—here is the book for you. Not since her classic Voyage to the Bunny Planet, has Rosemary Wells created such a heartstopper. A splendid volume of three stories in one darling-sized book in a beautiful package from the beloved creator of Max and Ruby. "Every kitchen has one. Location quite unknown In an unused cupboard, Hides a little phone." Almost everyone, young and old, likes to try their hand in the kitchen. But oh my! Disasters can happen to anyone (and we like to keep them quiet). What to do when everything falls apart? Well, just call the Little Chefs! They’ll put everything to rights in a jiffy. And everyone will give you yards of credit.The Little Chefs will never tell!

Baby Koko''s head is similar to an inbox that holds everything he hears until it is so full his outbox kicks in and he starts to talk.

Celebrate the great milestone of kindergarten or preschool graduation in this bright and happy picture book featuring five graduates with big dreams—what will you grow up to be? Susannah wants to be a pilot, Akiko a doctor or nurse, Amanda a teacher, and Rafa a mechanic. They all had special talents when they were in kindergarten that sparked their dreams. This celebratory picture book will inspire readers to follow their own dreams, from kindergarten and beyond.

The night before he starts kindergarten Milo''s dreams are full of worry, but after a fun first day of school, Milo decides that he likes kindergarten!

From beloved author-illustrator Rosemary Wells comes a brand-new Max & Ruby story about Max surprising Grandma and Ruby when he finds a way to read the instruction book when no one else can! When the mail carrier brings a big package from Uncle Gyorgy in Bulgaria to the house, Max turns to his Reading Is Fun book to help understand the instructions. But the book doesn’t help one bit. And Ruby is too busy. Grandma reserves a Bulgarian dictionary at the library, but the interlibrary loan will take weeks. It’s Max to the rescue in this clever and satisfying story. Max and Ruby have their own TV show on Nick Jr.!

A young bear gains confidence with the support of loving adults.

This “tidy, efficient” (School Library Journal, starred review), and endlessly satisfying picture book from beloved creator Rosemary Wells is the perfect tool for introducing baby and toddlers to language with witty humor and mischievous fun! Little ones will delight in the imaginative illustrations that introduce each word and phrase in this pitch-perfect read aloud. The parts of speech, numbers, colors, actions, animal sounds, greetings, and descriptions of time in this book have been carefully selected as a foundation for babies and toddlers to begin understanding the words they’re showered with daily.

In this story based on true events, a treasured wooden chair is passed down from family to family, with each new owner carving the word "welcome" in a new language.

“Another charming installment of this clever and comforting series.” —Kirkus Reviews From beloved author-illustrator Rosemary Wells comes the next installment in the adventures of the inimitable brother and sister bunnies, Max and Ruby. When Louise and Ruby open up their new babysitting business they are delighted when Mrs. Warddropper hires them right away. But then they meet Percy, who wants to have everything his way. But Ruby doesn’t see it that way. Could it be that babysitting might not be as easy as Ruby and Louise thought it would be? Max and Ruby have their own TV show on Nick Jr.!

Noisy Nora is learning to play the violin, but her family isn''t sure they can survive it! The lovable heroine of Noisy Nora returns in a new book that will charm parents and children alike. Nora is determined to play the violin, but her parents, sister Kate, and brother Jack are appalled by the terrible sounds that emerge during her practice sessions. Scrape and shriek, screech and squeak--everybody holds their ears. But when a special evening comes, Nora succeeds in playing the secret song she''s struggled hard to learn. You Can Do It, Noisy Nora! provides the perfect way to show young children the value of persevering when trying to master a new skill. Rosemary Wells''s strong-willed heroine is as feisty and unstoppable as ever in this humorous, heartwarming story.

“Double trouble finds comic relief.” —Kirkus Reviews From beloved author-illustrator Rosemary Wells comes a brand-new story about the inimitable brother and sister Max and Ruby. Max and Ruby’s family is expanding and soon enough nobody will be getting any sleep! Max and Ruby are in for a big surprise. Mama has a baby in her tummy and soon the family will be bigger and better. Luckily Ruby knows all about babies: what they eat, how to bathe them, and where they come from. Ruby tells Max all about it. Soon no one will be getting any sleep, but Max has an idea on how to help! Max and Ruby have their own TV show on Nick Jr.!

Adorable mouse Sophie now appears in board book format, perfect for little hands. Sophie is sure that the big box under the Christmas tree is for her. But it isn''t! It''s for her baby sister, Jane. Much to her dismay, she sees that it''s the small package that''s for her. But Sophie finds out that the best things often come in small packages.

A board book format introduces irrepressible Sophie to a younger audience. On Halloween night, Sophie and Grover trade her wooly mammoth costume for his black widow spider disguise. They are sure Grandma won''t know who they are. But when a giant squid opens the door to greet the trick-or-treaters at Grandma''s house, it''s Grandma who has the last laugh.

A little mouse named Spinka creates mischief that twin kittens Kit and Kaboodle are blamed for by their parents.

Half birthdays are a whole lot of fun! Max wants to have a party, but it isn''t his birthday. So Grandma comes up with a great idea: They''ll celebrate his half birthday instead! Complete with cupcakes (cut in half) and paper hats (also halved), the festivities finish with everyone singing "Happy Half Birthday to You!"

In this sweet and heartfelt board book, renowned author-illustrator Wells celebrates all that parents do with and for their children from the very beginning: talking and walking, feeding and reading, playing and dreaming, and more. Full color.

Learn to read with beloved bunnies Max and Ruby in this fun rhyming story! Max waves good-bye to his parents, boards the bus with Ruby, and heads to school with his book and lunch box in tow. There he sings songs, paints pictures, and even gets to dress up like a pirate! Once the day comes to an end, Max can''t wait to do it all over again!

Learn to read with beloved bunnies Max and Ruby in this rhyming story! Max can''t wait to eat his lunch—until he discovers it''s gone! With help from Ruby, can Max find the missing meal? Perfect for beginning readers and fans of the classic characters from Rosemary Wells, this book about Max''s delicious and nutritious lunch makes story time a treat!

Felix has a new best friend! With take-charge Fiona, anything seems possible, and before Felix knows it, she sweeps him into singing and dancing with her as pixies in the Guinea Pig Jubilee talent show.

When Fiona forgets to bring the cupcakes to school for Felix''s birthday, she begins to feel guilty after she tells a tale that gets three second graders in trouble.

"Sophie and her mother make very special treats for their party, but Sophie worries there won''t be one left for her"--

Although Sophie wants to be helpful and good, sometimes she ignores her mother, father, and grandmother and must have a time-out.

In this 8x8 storybook, Ruby is cleaning up the backyard to attract robins—she’ll know it’s spring when she sees them! But Max keeps taking the leaves and branches that Ruby is trying to get rid of. Before long, robins appear near Max’s piles. Spring is here and thanks to Max, the birds have everything they need to build their nests!

Stella is unnerved by a bullying group of weasels who say mean things about her humble home until her mother offers words of comfort and her father drives the trailer to a new location where kind friends are found.

Oh no! Sophie got up on the wrong side of the crib! Nothing is right: birthday dress, birthday pancakes, or fairy wings. Then Granny and Sophie pay a visit to Zeke’s Palace of Costumes . Suddenly Sophie gets a chance to become a truly terrible two. Rosemary Wells captures a Terrible Two morning that will make both youngsters and oldsters laugh out loud.

Felix feels sick, so his mother takes him to see Dr. Duck.

Santa’s on the way! Max has plans to stay up late to see Santa Claus, but his big sister, Ruby, wont let him. “Why?” asks Max. To which Ruby replies everyone’s most despised answer: “BECAUSE!” So Max takes matters into his own hands and sneaks into the living room to wait for Santa on his own. Will Santa still show up? What will he say if he sees Max up waiting for him?

Brokenhearted when her best friend departs for the summer, Ivy spends her own summer caring for animals in the mid-century Southwest, sharing her season of discovery with a stubborn pony, a mischievous puppy and a scarred racehorse. By the author of On the Blue Comet.