New Releases by Sam Mcbratney

Yellow Bananas Teacher''s Guide Based on the Yellow Bananas series, this resource for teachers helps reinforce and enhance what students learn in their core reading program through engaging activities that focus on reading skills. Teachers will find: - activities that highlight the book''s main message and tie students'' responses to reading, writing, speaking, listening, and representing- activities that connect the topic of the book to other curriculum areas- notes to teachers with suggestions on how to implement an activity, adapt the activity to different levels and interests, and involve the home community- quizzes to help assess an individual student''s comprehension- reproducible blackline masters for students to use as worksheets for an activity- 60 pages; 8 1/2 11; binder; B&W text; full-color cover Yellow Bananas are captivating chapter books designed to help young readers make the transition from storybooks to text-based books. The next level up from Red Bananas, each book features short chapters, engaging full-color illustrations, and a strong story about interesting characters. As their reading abilities develop, kids will want to make the jump from Red to Yellow Bananas - full-color illustrations on every page provide a recognizable format for children- short chapters introduce young readers to the concept of chapter books- a variety of subjects, including science fiction, mysteries, and funny stories, will engage children''s interest- Guided Reading level indicated for each book- Teacher''s Guide reinforces and enhances skills learned in the core reading program

Jimmy Zest is an inventor and, he likes to think, the brains of his class. The trouble is, nobody knows what crazy idea will come to him next and which of his friends - Gowso, Mandy, Penny Brown, Knuckles, Shorty or Legweak - will be persuaded to join in the mayhem. Six funny stories in which Jimmy - sometimes with the help but more often the hindrance of his mates - puzzles Penny Brown, designs a dinosaur with a difference, starts a Strong Stomach contest, sets up a spectacular cycling stunt, mollifies a monster and makes a money-box like no other.

-- holds more than fifty 3" x 5" or 4" x 6" photographs -- abridged text and illustrations from the celebrated book, Guess How Much I Love You "TM" -- easy to use: no photo corners needed -- accordion-fold storage envelope on inside back cover -- all in an elegant slipcase!

A little fox gets angry and tells his mother, "I''m not your friend anymore", when she tells him it''s time to stop playing. Suggested level: junior, primary.

Offers a collection of eight stories with a variety of themes, including Bunty the daydreaming tooth fairy, and Big Bog Frog the bully of the swamp.

I have a friend I love the best. Having a best friend makes life so much better. But even best friends fight, and when that happens, "I''m sorry" is the hardest thing to say. From internationally acclaimed author Sam McBratney and award-winning illustrator Jennifer Eachus comes a sensitive picture book that will strike a chord with every child who has quarreled with a friend.

Through their joint efforts, Little Goosey and Big Gander Goose find protection from an approaching storm. Little Goosey and Big Gander Goose are out walking by the river. When a storm approaches, they must find a warm, dry place to shelter them. But other small animals have claimed each of the nooks and crannies they try, and Little Goosey doesn''t want to hide with anyone else but Big Gander Goose. Small children will know just how Little Goosey feels and be comforted by Big Gander Goose''s understanding approach.

Bert lives with his dad and his dad''s friend Liz often comes to visit. Bert likes Liz a lot. He doesn''t like Geraldine Elliot much. She lives next door to Bert and they often argue. But Geraldine can''t spoil Bert''s best news, which is that Liz and Dad are going to get married.

Digger the squirrel wonders how to carry home the big pile of blackberries that he and his friend have picked, but the problem is solved when various animals come to sample the berries.

"There were caterpillow thumps and caterpillow whacks on caterpillar tummies and on caterpillar backs." All the little caterpillars have gone to bed, with their caterpillows for their little heads. But in the middle of the night, one caterpillar decides to wake all the others for a thumping, whumping caterpillow fight! With fresh, exuberant illustrations by Jill Barton, Sam McBratney''s delightfully tongue-tangling tale will have lap-sitters giggling and wiggling and ready for a romp.

Knowing that he must satisfy their curiosity, an old mouse agrees to show three young mice the "Monster" at the top of the stairs.

Flash Eddie wants to boost the ratings on his TV chat show with the Big Bad Wolf as his guest, but has he bitten off more than he can chew? Suggested level: primary.

Col. illus. beginner reader. Features a band of pirates and their cat. 6-8 yrs.

While visiting their elderly friend Amy Steadings, the rambunctious Sweet children worry that her new companion Gerty will find the three ghosts who live in her attic. Sequel to "The Ghosts of Hungryhouse Lane."

Monty and his brothers have lots of names between them, and when another baby boy arrives Mum and Dad can''t think what to call him; but Monty is determined to help. Suggested level: junior, primary.

Combining an annual Dubai lifestyle guidebook together with a complete step-by-step guide for getting things done, the Starter Kit is ideal for new or existing residents and business people.

16-year-old Laura has lived happily with her widowed mother. She doesn''t want them to move, and then is even more upset when she learns of her mother''s intention to re-marry. The battle between mother and daughter is full of tension, pain and humour. By the author of Funny How the Magic Starts.