Whoo Goes There? by Jennifer A. Ericsson, illustrated by Bert Kitchen

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Whoo goes there? Whoo? In this mystical story of hunter and hunted, an owl listens for little creatures scurrying far below. Mouse? Squirrel? Rabbit? Or something else entirely? Stunning illustrations plus hypnotic text take readers on a suspenseful journey through night and nature.

Moo Hoo by Candace Ryan, illustrated by Mike Lowery

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Cow and Owl are best friends, but when a new Kangaroo tries to join them they must decide whether or not Roo should be included.

The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? by Mo Willems

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The Duckling asks for a cookie - and gets one! Do you think the Pigeon is happy about that?

Fancy Nancy and the Too-Loose Tooth by Jane O'Connor, illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser

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Nancy absolutely must have her first tooth fall out at school. That way she will be sure to receive the special tooth- holder necklace from the school nurse. But when Nancy's tooth starts wiggling at home, she is worried she might lose it before class. How can Nancy make sure her loose tooth falls out at school? Readers will love this sixteenth addition to the best selling Fancy Nancy I Can Read series, as Nancy touches upon a subject near and dear to all.

The Hunger of the Seven Squat Bears by Emile Bravo

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With winter fast approaching, one of the squat bears sets off to trade the family cow for bread and butter, returning instead with a single magic bean. But one bean isn't enough to feed even one squat bear, let alone seven! As their hunger - and the snow - sets in, the bears are visited by a smooth-talking cat in boots. He's got a bag full of bread and a few tricks up his sleeve. Can he help satiate the squat bears' hunger?

What's Inside? Fascinating Structures Around the World by Giles Laroche

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As it takes us on a tour of some of the most unique and beautiful structures, this book shows how the purpose of each structure dictated its design, or location. Here are soaring glass skyscrapers (for working people) and a humble stone barn (for working animals); a sealed tomb hewn out of a limestone hillside (for buried treasure) and a majestic marble building, honouring a goddess. As it reveals what lies inside each structure, this book gives insight into the people who designed these buildings -- into their hopes, their lives, and their concepts of beauty. Included - for budding engineers and architects - are statistics such as the year built, square footage, materials used, height, and other little known statistics.

Suppose You Meet a Dinosaur: A First Book of Manners by Judy Sierra, illustrated by Tim Bowers

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A little girl is shopping in a grocery store when -  surprise! - she meets a dinosaur. Don't worry. The dinosaur is very friendly. She's polite, too. In this funny story, told in lilting read- aloud rhyme, the girl has numerous opportunities to be helpful to the clumsy shopping dino and demonstrate when to say "thank you," "excuse me," "I'm sorry," "You're welcome," and other niceties of life. Tim Bowers's whimsical illustrations bring an extra dimension of fun to Judy Sierra's hilarious picture book fantasy. Altogether, Suppose You Meet a Dinosaur is an entertaining and painless way to show preschoolers why basic manners are a good thing to have.

Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Springs into Action by Jacqueline Jules, illustrated by Miguel

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Freddie has shoes that give him super speed. It's hard to be a superhero and a regular kid at the same time, especially when your shoes give you even more power! Freddie needs an on/off switch for his super speed, so Mr. Vaslov, who created the shoes, decides to invent a remote control, but he gets more than he planned. When his young neighbour's ball goes missing, Freddie uses his new powers to find it... and Mr. Vaslov!

The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse by Eric Carle

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A brilliant new Eric Carle picture book for the artist in us all Every child has an artist inside them, and this vibrant picture book from Eric Carle will help let it out. The artist in this book paints the world as he sees it, just like a child. There's a red crocodile, an orange elephant, a purple fox and a polka- dotted donkey. More than anything, there's imagination. Filled with some of the most magnificently colourful animals of Eric Carle's career, this tribute to the creative life celebrates the power of art.

Iris has a Virus by Arlene Alda, illustrated by Lisa Desimini

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Iris finds out that having a stomach virus is exhausting, especially when her brother, Doug, lets her know that she always gets sick at the wrong time. The sibling rivalry and misunderstanding of what germs are when they are called bugs unfold in this light hearted story of Iris's ordinary illness and her unfounded concerns. Arlene Alda's engaging prose, interspersed with rhyming couplets and complemented by the quirky, vibrant cut- paper collage illustrations of artist Lisa Desimini, make this book a must- have for any child who has ever had more than a runny nose.

11 Experiments That Failed by Jenny Offill, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter

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"This is a most joyful and clever whimsy, the kind that lightens the heart and puts a shine on the day," raved Kirkus Reviews in a starred review. Is it possible to eat snowballs doused in ketchup - and nothing else - all winter? Can a washing machine wash dishes? By reading the step- by- step instructions, kids can discover the answers to such all- important questions along with the book's curious narrator. Here are 12 "hypotheses," as well as lists of "what you need," "what to do," and "what happened" that are sure to make young readers laugh out loud as they learn how to conduct science experiments (really!). Jenny Offill and Nancy Carpenter - the ingenious pair that brought you 17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore - have outdone themselves in this brilliant and outrageously funny book.

Into the Unknown: How Great Explorers Found their Way by Land, Sea, and Air by Stewart Ross, illustrated by Stephen Biesty

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Ready to relive some of the most daring voyages of all time? Unfold these spectacular cross sections and explore fourteen historic journeys. Open this dynamic book and discover how the greatest explorers in history - from Marco Polo to Neil Armstrong - plunged into the unknown and boldly pieced together the picture of the world we have today. With the help of masterful cross sections, dramatic storytelling, and sidebars that highlight key concepts, places, and technology, immerse yourself in such expeditions as Leif Eriksson's voyage to North America (eleventh century), Zheng He's travels from China to East Africa (fifteenth century), Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe (sixteenth century), Tenzing Norgay's, Edmund Hillary's scaling of Mt. Everest (twentieth century), and more.

Cock-a-Doodle Quack! Quack! By Ivor Baddiel and Sophie Jubb, illustrated by Ailie Busby

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It's Baby Rooster's job to wake everybody up in the morning, but there's just one problem - he doesn't know how! The pigs and cows and ducks all try to help, but nothing seems to work. Luckily, the wise old owl comes to the rescue. This is a funny, noisy, quack- along story from Ivor Baddiel and Sophie Jubb, beautifully illustrated by Ailie Busby. Full of friendly farmyard animals, young children will love joining in with the Baby Rooster and laughing when he doesn't get it quite right.

Jake Ransom and the Howling Sphinx by James Rollins

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Using his father's watch as a key, Jake intends to return to Calypsos. Instead he's thrust into a strange desert land where he's joined by his friends Marika, Pindor, and Bach'uuk and his sister, Kady. As they try to figure out what to do next, a surprise attack by the beautiful young Princess Nefertiti takes them all captive. Soon even she is battling the Skull King's minions. For Jake has something the Skull King wants a prize that will give its owner awesome power, including control of the fearsome Howling Sphinx. In a new pounding adventure, Jake races against time to outfight and outwit Kalverum Rex, knowing that if the Skull King wins, he'll be unstoppable.

Bubba the Cowboy Princes: A Fractured Texas Tale by Helen Ketteman, illustrated by James Warhola

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A funny, western version of "Cinderella" - with an unexpected twist. "Upended fairy tales are pretty familiar now, but this one has sass and pizzazz." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

What Puppies Do Best by Laura Numeroff, illustrated by Lynn Munsinger

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Best selling author- illustrator duo Laura Numeroff and Lynn Munsinger team up to celebrate all the wonderful ways puppies can melt our hearts! Heart warming illustrations and sweet text ensure this book will appeal to all children who have or wish for a puppy of their own.

Dads by David Bedford and Leonie Worthington

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This new flip- the- flap picture book affectionately features an array of dads with all their endearing—and eccentric—qualities. A loving and unconventional look at all dads... in all shapes and sizes!

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken

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Wicked wolves and a grim governess threaten Bonnie and her cousin Sylvia when Bonnie's parents leave Willoughby Chase for a sea voyage. Left in the care of the cruel Miss Slighcarp, the girls can hardly believe what is happening to their once happy home. The servants are dismissed, the furniture is sold, and Bonnie and Sylvia are sent to a prison- like orphan school. It seems as if the endless hours of drudgery will never cease. With the help of Simon the gooseboy and his flock, they escape. But how will they ever get Willoughby Chase free from the clutches of the evil Miss Slighcarp? This new edition features an introduction by Aiken's daughter, Lizza, providing insight into the struggles Aiken - much like her heroines - had to endure before finally finishing this classic story a decade after she started writing it.

We’re Going on a Picnic! By Pat Hutchins

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It was a perfect day for a picnic. Hen picked the berries, Goose picked the apples, and Duck picked the pears. Then they set out for the picnic. But young viewers will quickly discover that Hen, Goose, and Duck are not the only ones who like berries, apples, and pears! And as the picnic basket gets lighter and lighter, they will be laughing harder and harder. Since the publication of Rosie's Walk in 1968, Pat Hutchins's name has been a household word wherever there are young lookers and listeners.

Daddy Hug by Tim Warnes, illustrated by Jane Chapman

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Daddies come in all shapes and sizes- slimy and scruffy, long and fluffy! And daddies make all different kinds of noises - squeak and chirp, buzz and bumble! But what do all daddies have in common? They make us feel safe and snug with tender daddy hugs!

A Picture Book of Louis Braille by David A Adler, illustrated by John and Alexandra Wallner

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Blinded as a child, Louis Braille invented the raised dot system for reading and writing.

A Particular Cow by Mem Fox, illustrated by Terry Denton

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Cow's Saturday morning stroll begins calmly enough. But when she suddenly finds herself on the wrong side of a particular pair of bloomers, all heck breaks loose - and soon she's also on the wrong side of the mail man, a group of kids, a wedding party, and, well, pretty much everyone else in town. With zippy characters, clever language, and a terrific visual story line, this raucous book by best selling author Mem Fox is certain to become a particular read- aloud favourite.

I Have a Garden by Bob Barner

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"I have a garden," a frisky dog announces. In simple sentences the dog guides new readers through a bright and lush garden, which is home to a chipmunk, a bird, a bug, and all sorts of other creatures. "This garden is for me," the dog continues. "No. This garden is for all of us. We have a garden," answer his animal neighbours. Illustrated in vibrant collage, this deceptively simple I Like to Read® book is a celebration of nature and community, plus readers can play spot the dog on nearly every spread.

And Then it’s Spring by Julie Fogliano, illustrated by Erin E Stead

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Following a snow- filled winter, a young boy and his dog decide that they've had enough of all that brown and resolve to plant a garden. They dig, they plant, they play, they wait... and wait... until at last, the brown becomes a more hopeful shade of brown, a sign that spring may finally be on its way. Julie Fogliano's tender story of anticipation is brought to life by the distinctive illustrations Erin E. Stead, recipient of the 2011 Caldecott Medal.

Mechanimals by Chris Tougas

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When a tornado leaves a farmer with a heap of scrap metal and no animals, his neighbors are sure it's all over for him. But the determined farmer refuses to admit defeat. His plans are big, and when his neighbours dismiss them with the words, "When pigs fly," they grow bigger still. The farmer sets to work to turn that scrap metal into some rather surprising creatures. Mechanimals will help all of us believe in our dreams, despite what the neighbours may say.

Here’s a Little Poem: A Very First Book of Poetry collected by Jane Yolen and Andrew Fusek Peters, illustrated by Polly Dunbar

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Sit back and savour a superb collection of more than sixty poems by a wide range of talented writers, from Margaret Wise Brown to Gertrude Stein, Langston Hughes to A. A. Milne. Greeting the morning, enjoying the adventures of the day, cuddling up to a cozy bedtime - these are poems that highlight the moments of a toddler's world from dawn to dusk. Carefully gathered by Jane Yolen and Andrew Fusek Peters and delightfully illustrated by Polly Dunbar, Here's a Little Poem offers a comprehensive introduction to some remarkable poets, even as it captures a very young child's intense delight in the experiences and rituals of every new day.

Piggy Bunny by Rachel Vail, illustrated by Jeremy Tankard

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Most piglets want to be pigs when they grow up. Not Liam. He wants to be a bunny. Even if it takes a lot of practice to learn how to hop... and to eat salad. Even if no one believes that a piggy can be a bunny. With a lot of determination, and a little help from his grandma, Liam is determined to make his dream come true. For children who put on a cape or a tutu, who dream of being someone or something different, Piggy Bunny offers a reassuring and fun opportunity to believe in themselves.

A Cartoon Guide to Chemistry by Larry Gonick and Craig Criddle

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If you have ever suspected that "heavy water" is the title of a bootleg Pink Floyd album, believed that surface tension is an anxiety disorder, or imagined that a noble gas is the result of a heavy meal at Buckingham Palace, then you need The Cartoon Guide to Chemistry to set you on the road to chemical literacy. You don't need to be a scientist to grasp these and many other complex ideas, because The Cartoon Guide to Chemistry explains them all: the history and basics of chemistry, atomic theory, combustion, solubility, reaction stoichiometry, the mole, entropy, and much more - all explained in simple, clear, and yes, funny illustrations. Chemistry will never be the same!

The Flying Beaver Brothers and The Evil Penguin Plan by Maxwell Eaton III

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Meet Ace and Bub, the flying beaver brothers! Ace loves extreme sports and is always looking for a new adventure. Bub loves napping and, well, napping. But when penguins threaten to freeze Beaver Island for "resort and polar- style living," the brothers put their talents to work saving their tropical island paradise. Can they save Beaver Island from environmental destruction? And can they do it in time to still win the annual Beaver Island Surfing Competition?

Snowflakes for All Seasons by Cindy Higham

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Why make boring old, everyday cut-out snowflakes when you can customize them for any special situation? This craft book is perfect for kids of all ages, and will turn anyone into a snowflake pro. There are snowflake patterns for Valentines Day hearts, St. Patrick's Day shamrocks, birds and flowers for spring, leaves for fall, spiders and pumpkins for Halloween, pilgrims for Thanksgiving, Christmas trees, bells, and candles for Christmas, plus lots of fun "traditional" snowflakes (snowflakes that look like, well snowflakes!) and more.