New Releases by Todd Tarpley

A group of Halloween monsters take over summer vacation with their spooky beach antics, creating a "summerween" for the books--perfect for fans of Leprechaun vs. Easter Bunny and Turkey vs. Santa! A vampire and his monster friends are excited to have some fun in the sun--but they're thwarted by beachgoers who insist that Halloween belongs in the fall! The spooky friends do their best to turn everyone's summer festivities into a monster mash, but the feuding between fans of Halloween and fans of summertime soon reaches a boiling point. Can the groups find a way to have double the fun? A Summerween party might be the perfect solution!

A turkey and Santa fight over whose holiday, Thanksgiving or Christmas, should take precedence.

Laugh and learn with fun facts about seasons, oddball weather events, space weather, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! “Some weather’s so odd that you’d swear it can’t be. If you want to learn more, then come on! Follow me!” The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Travel the planet—and beyond—to learn about oddball weather events like: diamond rain ball lighting snow donuts and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Wacky Weather also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series! One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cent Oh, the Things You Can Do That Are Good For You Super-Dee-Dooper Book of Animal Facts Oh, the Pets You Can Get

St. Patrick's Day and Easter go head-to-head in this hilarious holiday mash-up! It was only a matter of time. When two holidays are this close together, there are bound to be a few...disagreements. Now two sneaky rivals, Leprechaun and Easter Bunny, must battle over the perfect hill for hiding a pot of gold or an Easter egg, and no one is backing down. Whose holiday will reign supreme? Find out in this rowdy, rhyming celebration of Easter and St. Patrick's Day!

Love is the patter of ten little toes as the first light of day trickles in. Follow parents, grandparents, and a wide array of kids throughout all the seasons as they learn about the meaning of love. Love can be the way your smile starts to curve when a giggle is about to begin, a puddle with you in the middle, a story read with a flashlight, or a morning that bursts into color. This is a sweet and reassuring story that resonates with kids and adults.

Join the Lorax and learn about beaches in this lift-the-flap board book for Dr. Seuss's youngest fans--perfect for encouraging a love of nature and printed on recycled paper! The Lorax shares his love of animals and the environment in this sturdy board book about the importance of taking care of our beaches. Written in rhymed verse and with flaps to lift that uncover simple facts about gulls, hermit crabs, shells, and other beach elements, it's both a fun read and an educational tool for toddlers and preschoolers. Also look for Let's Go to the Garden! With Dr. Seuss's Lorax!

In this simple, rhymed Step 2 Step into Reading Book, the Lorax addresses a concern shared by people of all ages, how to preserve and protect the ocean by reducing our use of plastic and recycling cans and bottles. With kid-friendly tips, this is the perfect way to empower young children.

Laugh and learn with fun facts about hot lava, ash clouds, volcanos, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! “I’m the Cat in the Hat, and I’m here to explain-o some marvelous facts all about the volcano!” The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Erupt with laughter while you discover: • how most volcanoes are underwater • what the difference between lava and magma is • how volcanoes help create rain and new land • and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Oh, the Lavas That Flow! All About Volcanoes also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series! If I Ran the Horse Show: All About Horses Clam-I-Am! All About the Beach Miles and Miles of Reptiles: All About Reptiles A Whale of a Tale! All About Porpoises, Dolphins, and Whales Safari, So Good! All About African Wildlife There's a Map on My Lap! All About Maps Out of Sight Till Tonight! All About Nocturnal Animals What Cat Is That? All About Cats Once upon a Mastodon: All About Prehistoric Mammals Oh Say Can You Say What's the Weather Today? All About Weather The Cat on the Mat: All About Mindfulness

Join the Lorax and learn all about gardens in this board book for Dr. Seuss's youngest fans--perfect for encouraging a love of nature! The Lorax shares his love of animals and plants and need to "speak for the trees" in this sturdy board book about he role gardens play in helping the Earth. Written in rhymed verse and with flaps to lift that uncover simple facts about the creatures and plants found in gardens, it's both a fun read and an educational tool for toddlers and preschoolers.

The Lorax--Dr. Seuss's beloved icon of Environmentalism--stars in an early reader about helping to save the ocean! In this simple, rhymed Step 2 Step into Reading Book (printed on recycled paper) the Lorax address a concern shared by people of all ages--how to preserve and protect the ocean by reducing our use of plastic and recycling cans and bottles. With simple, kid-friendly tips (such as using a refillable water bottle and reusable grocery bags, and saying no thanks to plastic straws), this is the perfect way to empower young children with a "Go Green" message--and to excite them about reading! Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Learn how to plant a tree and help clean the air with the Lorax--Dr. Seuss's beloved icon of Environmentalism--in this rhymed early reader! The Lorax "speaks for the trees," and in this simple, rhymed Step 2 Step into Reading Book (printed on recycled paper), he explains how trees help clean the air we breathe--and how kids can plant their own! A perfect choice for Earth Day, Arbor Day, or ANY day you want to empowering young children with a "Go Green" message--and get them excited about reading! Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

A funny picture book about books . . . and eating them! Perfect for fans of We Don't Eat Our Classmates. It's time for school, but Ms. Bronte has one small problem...she really loves eating books. (Did I mention she's also a dinosaur?) Math books, cookbooks, old books, new books—she just can't help herself. Will Ms. Bronte ever be able to curb her page-turning appetite, or will she continue chomping her way through a tasty book buffet? Open the fun peek-through cover of this lively picture book, and get ready for a story that will leave readers hungry for a second helping! 2021-2022 Pennsylvania Keystone to Reading Book Award Winner

Three reluctant robots fight off sleep while their young caretaker does his best to get them to calm down.

After crossing raging rivers and tromping through the jungle, Naughty Ninja returns to his secret ninja training camp for lunch. But when he gets inside, his parents tell him he needs a bath. Before Naughty Ninja gets in the tub, he notices poisonous flies and an angry alligator circling his dad, who doesn't even seem to know he's in trouble. Good thing Naughty Ninja is around to save the day! Amid sudsy fun, a boy's imaginary ninja life and his everyday world collide in the ultimate bath time adventure.

Trucks need a time-out in this picture book about emotions written by Todd Tarpley (Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep! and Ten Tiny Toes) and illustrated by bestselling artist Guy Parker-Rees (Giraffes Can't Dance). Whirr! Whomp! Grind! Chomp! Three toy trucks have big plans for their day at the playground: digging and lifting, building and shifting. But then they start to get tired . . . and hot . . . and hungry . . . . They're GRUMPY! When they throw a total truck tantrum, will anyone be able to calm them down? Kids (and parents) may just recognize themselves in this entertaining take on getting grouchy, and getting over it. The lighthearted, rhythmic text will have young readers chanting along, and the bright and buoyant illustrations of the trucks' looming meltdown will keep them giggling!

Prepare the shining armor--the king's in need of a new knight! But with Sir Simpleton "helping" Sam train in all the wrong ways, how will he "ever" master the tricks of the trade? Kids will love the wildly funny illustrations and watching a wily child outsmart a delightfully silly adult. Full color.x 10.

A playful robot bedtime story, illustrated by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco! Quiet at last. Not a peep. Three little robots are... BEEP! BEEP! When his three rambunctious robots give every possible excuse not to go to sleep, what's a little boy to do? With a fun refrain that will have readers of all ages chanting along, here's a book that kids will be begging to read every night before bed.

"Terrific as a read-aloud... a wonderful message of tolerance, acceptance, and unconditional love."- Amy Shepherd, School Library Journal A laugh-out-loud story about a karate-chopping grandma that will have children wondering what exceptional, out-of-the-box and surprising talents their grandparents might have! When Ethan’s grandma suggests they take a zip line to school, Ethan realizes that his grandma is a little different. In fact, she’s a ninja! Ethan is soon the hit of the school when his grandma drops from the ceiling at show-and-tell, and teaches the kids karate moves and how to do back flips in slow motion. But having a ninja for a grandma is not everything Ethan hoped it would be. When his grandma deflates his team’s soccer ball, everyone is upset—including Ethan. Why can’t he just have a regular grandma? he wonders, until his new karate moves help him out during the championship game and everyone is happy that his grandma isn't quite ordinary.

A tender tribute to the life that awaits each new set of ten tiny toes--featuring heart-warming collage illustrations by Marc Brown and including babies of every size, shape, and color! Into the world came ten tiny toes, a hundred times sweeter than one could suppose.... There's nothing sweeter in the world than a baby's ten tiny toes. From tiny feet nuzzled and tickled in the crib to bath time, playtime, and those very first big steps, here is a wonderful way to commemorate the unforgettable moments in a young child's life. Marc Brown's adorable collage illustrations bring Todd Tarpley's rhythmic text to life in this tender read-aloud. It is a joyous celebration of the unbreakable bond of love that guides a child through each exciting milestone and beyond.

A baby tries to kiss things, from a dog and a frog to a mop and a jellyfish, before deciding that parents are the best recipients of kisses.