New Releases by Steven Kroll

Clayton and Desmond learn that by working together, they can find the biggest Christmas tree ever.

"L''automne fait place à l''hiver. Clovis et Damien sentent la brise leur glacer les os. L''air froid leur rappelle Noël et Noël leur fait penser à des sapins! Qui saura trouver le plus gros? Dans cette nouvelle aventure mettant en vedette Clovis, la souris des champs et Damien, la souris de la ville, les deux amis font équipe pour que Noël soit fêté en grand à Sourisville!"--Résumé de l''éditeur.

Quand le maire de Souriceauville annonce le grand concours annuel de bonshommes de neige, Clovis et Damien déclarent qu''ils feront chacun le plus gros bonhomme de neige. Mais construire un gros bonhomme de neige est difficile! Ils travaillent encore et encore, mais leurs bonshommes de neige ne sont jamais assez gros. Ils ont alors la même idée : unir leurs forces pour réaliser le plus gros bonhomme de neige jamais vu. When the mayor of Souriceauville announces the town snowman contest, Clovis and Damien claim that they will each make the biggest snowman ever. But building a huge snowman alone is hard! They work and work, but their snowmen just aren''t big enough. Soon they have an idea. As the day of the contest approaches, Clovis and Damien join forces to build the biggest snowman ever. Original Title: The Biggest Snowman Ever

New York City at Christmastime--seen through the eyes of a runaway dog

Un jour, deux souriceaux ont un coup de cœur pour la meme critrouille. Clovis en prend soin le jour, et Damien, la nuit.

C''est la veille de la Saint-Valentin. Lorsque Mme Sourire demande à tous les élèves de l''école de Souriceauville de fabriquer des cartes, Damien et Clovis décident de fabriquer ensemble la plus belle de toutes. Ceci jusqu''à ce que des divergences d''opinions suscitent une terrible dispute et les conduisent à partir chacun de leur côté. Insatisfaits du projet qu''ils ont créé individuellement, ils se retrouvent le lendemain et décident de retenter une collaboration. Leur valentin géant, le plus beau de la classe, fait le bonheur de leur institutrice! [SDM].

Get ready for the newest installment of the New York Times Bestselling Biggest Ever series!It''s the day after Thanksgiving, and Clayton and Desmond feel the chill in the air. The cool weather makes them think of Christmas . . . and Christmas makes them think of Christmas trees! Who''ll find the biggest one?In the newest installment of this beloved, bestselling series, Clayton the town mouse and Desmond the country mouse team up to bring the spirit of Christmas to Mouseville-in a BIG way.

La frénésie s''est emparée de tous les enfants de l''école Souriceauville, où le directeur lance un grand concours afin de marquer l''arrivée de l''automne: celui ou celle qui apportera la plus grosse pomme à son enseignante remportera un prix. Damien et Clovis sont bien décidés à profiter d''une sortie au verger afin de dénicher le plus gros fruit, mais un dénommé Jacquot leur coupe l''herbe sous le pied. Les deux souriceaux décident donc de confectionner une énorme tarte avec toutes les pommes qu''ils ont ramassées. M. Tony, propriétaire de la pizzeria du quartier, met son immense four à leur disposition tandis que le père de Clovis et l''oncle Victor se portent volontaires afin de la transporter jusqu''à l''école. [SDM].

La frénésie s''est emparée de tous les enfants de Souriceauville, où le maire vient d''annoncer qu''un grand gala sera organisé afin de célébrer Pâques et que celui ou celle qui aura apporté le plus gros panier remportera un prix. Damien et Clovis, avec l''aide de leurs familles respectives, s''impliquent à fond dans le projet, bien décidés à remporter le concours. Ceci avant de réaliser que la coopération vaut mieux que la compétition. En unissant leurs efforts, ils créent ainsi le plus gros panier de l''histoire du village, dont le contenu est réparti entre tous les habitants. [SDM].

Invites readers to search for hidden pumpkins within the background scenes.

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Lots of little, everyday frustrations make Nina mad, and she is very good at expressing her feelings.

Drago the little dragon surprises his family when he enters a stunts-flying competition with them, after having taken flying lessons from a bird.

12 kids make up an imaginative story about a tyrannosaurus on the loose

A packrat resists recycling, reducing, and reusing

"Kroll introduces four notable groups referred to by their enemies as barbarians: the Goths, the Huns, the Vikings, and the Mongols. In each case, he looks at the lives of common people within the group, their religious beliefs, their leaders, their history, and the results of their attacks on other civilizations"--Amazon.com.

As Mouseville prepares for a gala Easter celebration on the village green, complete with a biggest Easter Basket contest, two lovable mice learn a lesson in cooperation and fun.

A family of mice celebrate Hanukkah in a dollhouse

Clayton and Desmond are back in this companion to the bestselling book THE BIGGEST PUMPKIN EVER A sheet of colorful foil stickers is bound into the book for extra valentine fun When Mrs. Mousely asks her class to make valentines, Clayton and Desmond decide to make one together and give it to their teacher as a surprise. But things don''t go as planned. First Clayton puts too much glitter on the card. Then Desmond puts on too many hearts. Soon the friends are arguing and they rip the card in half. "I''m going to make my own valentine " they both say and go home in a huff. But then Desmond and Clayton realize that by working together they can make the biggest, best valentine ever Kids can use the colorful foil stickers to make their own valentines

Clayton and Desmond both want to win the town snowman contest. As the day of the contest approaches, Clayton and Desmond join forces to build the biggest snowman ever.

In 1889, after he and his family emigrate from Italy to New York City, fourteen-year-old Tony tries to adjust to becoming an American, while avoiding an Irish gang and befriending photographer and social reformer Jacob Riis.

In 1895 in New York City, Gina, a fourteen-year-old Italian immigrant, forced by her family to drop out of school and work long hours in a garment factory, tries to break free of the control her parents have over her finances and social life.

Two dogs in search of the right family, and two families in search of the right dog. 3-8 yrs.

A little girl gets mad at a lot of things in her daily life but is comforted that her mother understands her anger.

Jamestown''s American Portraits, an American saga of families and friends, traces the fascinating history of America through many generations and cultures and through the eyes of adolescent girls and boys. Jamestown''s American Portraits is a unique, enriching reading program designed to teach reading skills and strategies while exploring exciting historical novels.

Bring history to life with compelling stories, sweeping scope, and a welcoming sense of diversity Historical fiction helps students connect to their middle school social studies classes Reading skill instruction and cross-curricular connections improve comprehension of historical fiction Strong multicultural flavor reflects the rich tapestry of our shared American heritages Jamestown''s American Portraits, a saga of American families and friends, traces the history of America from the founding of Jamestown to the Civil Rights Movement. This is a unique, enriching series designed to teach reading strategies appropriate for historical novels used in middle school reading, language arts, or social studies classes. Reading Level 5-8 Interest Level 6-8

Jenny draws, then writes, a story about losing and finding her pet guinea pig.

Between 1825 and 1827, twelve-year-old William Pratt, who lives in Georgia, corresponds with President John Quincy Adams, discussing what he feels is an unjust treaty with the Creek Indians, Mr. Adams''s close election and problems as president, slavery, education, and more.

Chronicles the story of how Francis Scott Key came to write the United States'' national anthem.