![Freddie Ramos Stomps the Snow](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0807594873.jpg?itok=3Cmo2VvO)
Will Freddie Ramos’ super-power shoes work in the snowstorm? Not to worry! Inventor/maintenance man Mr. Vaslov has invented superpower snowshoes — just in time to help Freddie fight crime. The latest in the series is equally charming and highly readable.
Freddie Ramos Stomps the Snow
![The Flying Beaver Brothers and the Hot-Air Baboons](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0385754663.jpg?itok=MkNWDrAG)
The Beaver Brothers in all their silliness are back for another madcap adventure. This time, Ace and Bub decide to hit the ski slopes on their winter vacation. As with others in the series, nothing goes quite as planned. Fans of the zany comic book beavers will again find lots of chuckles here.
The Flying Beaver Brothers and the Hot-Air Baboons
![Amelia Bedelia Goes Wild](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0062270583.jpg?itok=sSoGENFU)
Young Amelia, the literalist who grows up to be a truly unique maid, is inspired to start her own backyard zoo. As in other Amelia Bedelia stories, the wordplay is sure to amuse as it expands readers’ language.
Amelia Bedelia Goes Wild
![Alvin Ho: Allergic to the Great Wall, the Forbidden Palace and Other Tourist Attractions](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0385369727.jpg?itok=16G5o6GJ)
Alvin Ho is back, and this time the young worrier is traveling to China with his family. Not only does Alvin worry, but his actions create worry for his dad and others. Readers, on the other hand, will find lots of humor and just may learn a bit about China, its greatest attractions and some Chinese history.
Alvin Ho: Allergic to the Great Wall, the Forbidden Palace and Other Tourist Attractions
![Crabby Crab](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1419710567.jpg?itok=ysV-NJA6)
Crabby Crab is not happy with its claws or legs — but “we love you just the way you are, even when you’re crabby!” Readers will also appreciate the title character’s silly ideas in Cowy Cow. Childlike humor in simple text and line and wash illustrations on colored pages are used in the appealing “Thingy Thing” series.
Crabby Crab
![Princess Posey and the Tiny Treasure](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0142424153.jpg?itok=XBPnYytO)
Posey learns about consequences firsthand when her much-loved toy is taken away in school. The gentle story is pleasantly narrated.
Princess Posey and the Tiny Treasure
![How to Catch a Bogle](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0544087089.jpg?itok=yCDLpduO)
Bogle-catching in Victorian England is comes alive in this deliciously spooky tale effectively presented in an accented voice and a capella singing.
How to Catch a Bogle
![Tesla's Attic](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1423148037.jpg?itok=TZ6NjBpN)
The first in the Accelerati Trilogy, 14-year old Nick, his younger brother and his father have moved from Tampa (FL) to a ramshackle Victorian house in Colorado Springs. Peculiar things happen when items from the attic are sold. Could they really be inventions from inventor Nicola Tesla? Intrigue with plenty of humor and likeable characters in a fast-pace will leave readers awaiting the next book.
Tesla’s Attic
![How They Choked: Failures, Flops, and Flaws of the Awfully Famous](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/080273488X.jpg?itok=DNchHFlh)
Everyone makes mistakes — even well-known people — which is why this collection of humorous and often insightful biographical sketches begins with a warning: “If you only want to see people at their best, this book isn’t for you…” as it reveals how 14 luminaries made mistakes. Black/white illustrations add humor and spirit.
How They Choked: Failures, Flops, and Flaws of the Awfully Famous
![Wing Wing Brothers Geometry Palooza](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0823429512.jpg?itok=A64GW1f-)
Walter, Wendell, Woody, and Wilmer Wing Wing, feathered siblings, share comic adventures beginning with their first amazing feat, “Describing Relative Positions” (in front, behind, etc.). They continue by composing simple shapes, and conclude by partitioning a rectangle into equal parts. While wacky, the Wing Wings’s exploits enliven basic math concepts and vocabulary.
Wing Wing Brothers Geometry Palooza
![Countablock](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1419713744.jpg?itok=f4usLERR)
Transformations begin with one (1) acorn that becomes one oak tree with a turn of the sturdy page. They continue on to 100 puzzle pieces that, when put together, become one big puzzle. Boldly colors and die cuts create an effective and intriguing introduction to counting from 1 to 100.
Countablock
![Circle Square Moose](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0062290037.jpg?itok=r4-IZDOL)
Moose and his friend Zebra (from Z is for Moose (opens in a new window)), are back, this time changing shapes, recognizing geometric shapes all around, and generally causing chaos within the pages of the book. Spirited illustrations create a witty tone for this engaging and surprisingly informative book.
Circle Square Moose
![Bedtime Math 2: This Time It's Personal](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1250040965.jpg?itok=l0VgKOVg)
Playful situations from familiar situations and activities make math come alive. Questions for “wee ones”, “little” and “big kids” as well as bonuses make this humorously illustrated bedtime book fun at any time of the day. It’s a follow-up to Bedtime Math: A Fun Excuse to Stay Up Late (opens in a new window).
Bedtime Math 2: This Time It’s Personal
![Annika Riz, Math Whiz](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0374303355.jpg?itok=GOAFXPp6)
Annika wants her math-hating friends to enjoy math as much as she does. Feeding answers to math problems to friends hurts more but using math to save the class carnival is another story! Recognizable characters identifiable situations make a plausible, engaging school story.
Annika Riz, Math Whiz
![Stanley's Garage](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/156145804X.jpg?itok=WVv7sNZT)
Stanley is a very talented hamster who runs a garage. There he fixes his customers’ cars, taking care of everything from overheating to flat tires. After a busy day, Stanley returns home happily. Attractively simple shapes and bold colors in black outlines on uncluttered pages not only chronicle Stanley’s work but begin with illustrations of tools used. The same format is used in a companion book, Stanley the Builder (opens in a new window).
Stanley’s Garage
![Planes Go](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1452128995.jpg?itok=G5tU4sOa)
The horizontal format of this sturdy board book is just right for images of all manner of flying machine — from a seaplane to a space shuttle. Each deft image is accompanied by a similar refrain, “The helicopter goes,…” followed by onomatopoeic sounds dramatically presented in bold typeface.
Planes Go
![Maisy's Book of Things that Go](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763646148.jpg?itok=hn0-_4YI)
Maisy, the engaging white mouse, gets around by bicycle, trolley, and even dreams of flying in a rocket ship. Bright, child-like illustrations and a tab to pull on each page encourage active participation in this very basic but very appealing introduction to modes of travel.
Maisy’s Book of Things that Go
![Fly Guy Presents Firefighters](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545631602.jpg?itok=_3TJKwCa)
Buzz and his pet fly, Fly Guy, are back. Boy and fly visit a fire station to learn more about what firefighters do as well as a bit about fire safety. Comic illustrations of bug-eyed Buzz and Fly Guy combine with actual photographs present information accessibly and with good humor.
Fly Guy Presents Firefighters
![Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0811877825.jpg?itok=D4_zCwj3)
Each vehicle on the construction site snuggles down at the end of the day. Sound has been added to this edition of the picture book version (opens in a new window) with the same title. Icons on each page ask young readers to match the button which makes the sound — from the final sounds of digging and dumping to yawns and snores.
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
![Teacher's Pets](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805096477.jpg?itok=zEp33rum)
Dog lovers everywhere will appreciate the canine shenanigans of best friends, Lucie and Kate. They are neighbors in a no-dogs-allowed apartment but they use their amazing dog-bone necklaces to become dogs! Dog jokes and dog notes by the authors conclude this playful novel.
Teacher’s Pets
![Discover More: Birds](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545667739.jpg?itok=F1TFxB3T)
Bird basics — from characteristics to colors — are briefly introduced in an attractive, accessible package. In addition to a table of contents, glossary and index, this series provides additional material on birding (bird-watching) via an online, downloadable book.
Discover More: Birds
![Creature Colors](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1452116687.jpg?itok=O_-snhcQ)
Each dramatic photograph of an animal (such as a pink flamingo) on a white background is accompanied by one word: its color. In Creature Numbers (opens in a new window), Animals from 1 to 10 bounce, swim, and pose on the equally open pages of a companion book for a fine, fun introduction to basic concepts.
Creature Colors
![What If You Had Animal Hair?](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545630851.jpg?itok=mMbc5-IT)
Animals and people both have hair. Photographs of animals and droll illustrations of kids with that hair on opposing pages provide a light, humorous, and surprisingly informative look at different animals — and of course, hair.
What If You Had Animal Hair?
![I Spy in the Sky](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763668400.jpg?itok=KFg8VnbI)
Die-cuts let readers ‘spy’ a portion of an animal while text provides clues as to what it might be. With the turn of the page the entire bird is portrayed. Basic characteristics and attractive illustrations provide an informative glimpse of a variety of fowl while playing a variant of a familiar game.