Wiggens Learns His Manners at the Four Seasons Restaurant

by Leslie McGuirk and Alex von Bidder
Publisher, Candlewick Press

Wiggens is a Chocolate Labrador puppy who just can’t seem to mind his manners. His parents don’t know what to do, until they discover a place that teaches puppies all about refinement and how to behave — the famous Four Seasons Restaurant! Wiggens is nervous at first, but with the help of a Saint Bernard, he and the other puppies soon learn ten important lessons (and sample delicious food as well). Leslie McGuirk’s playful art and language enliven tips from Four Seasons owner Alex von Bidder in a truly fetching tale about mastering your manners.

Splat the Cat

by Rob Scotton

It's Splat's first day of school and he's worried. What if he doesn't make any new friends? Just in case, Splat decides to bring along his pet mouse, Seymour, and hides him in his lunchbox. The teacher, Mrs. Wimpydimple, introduces Splat to the class and he soon starts learning all his important cat lessons. But when Seymour escapes and the cats do what cats do (they chase mice!), Splat's worried again. Maybe now he'll lose all his friends, old and new! Just in time, wise Mrs. Wimpydimple takes charge and teaches everyone an important new lesson. Maybe Cat School is going to be okay after all!

Walter, the Farting Dog

by William Kotzwinkle, Elizabeth Gundy, and Audrey Coleman, Glenn Murray

SUPERDOG

by Caralyn Buehner, illustrated by Mark Buehner

Dexter the dachshund is an underdog--literally. Cleevis the tomcat enjoys demonstrating how he can stand right over Dex and not even ruffle his fur. What the pooch lacks in size, however, he makes up for in determination, and when he decides to stop just dreaming of being a hero and devote his life to becoming one, he is unstoppable. The first step on his journey is the library, where the poodle who assists him is wearing glasses and sports what looks suspiciously like a bun. He sets himself a strict exercise regime, pushing himself to the limit: "Even at bedtime, when he wanted to flop on the rug with his tongue hanging out, Dex forced himself to circle five extra times." He finally achieves his goal (his muscle-man poses are priceless), dons a Superdog suit, and proceeds to use his hard-earned prowess for the good of all. When he eventually comes to the rescue of a stranded Cleevis, a new partnership is formed with "twice the brains and triple the brawn.

DEX, The Heart of a Hero

by Caralyn Buehner and illustrated by Mark Buehner

Dexter the dog is so little that Cleevis the tomcat bullies "him," But little Dex has dreams--big dreams. He wants to be a superhero. So he reads all the comic books he can, builds his muscles, and even orders a hero suit. Suddenly, even Cleevis needs his help Dexter has determination, spirit, and heart as he proves, above all, that no matter how little you are, you can still do very big things.

Carl's Snowy Afternoon

by Alexandra Day

When Madeleine’s parents go to the Pond Party, they leave Carl and the baby at home for a cozy winter afternoon with a babysitter. But Carl and Madeleine have plans of their own— they want to play in the snow! After getting all bundled up, they sneak off to go sledding, build a snowman, and even make an appearance at the party and try sliding on the ice at the pond. Of course, resourceful Carl gets the baby home before her parents return—and the babysitter is never the wiser.

Everyone’s favorite Rottweiler appears here in a wintertime romp.

Biscuit Storybook Collection

by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Join Biscuit in all his adventures. Each day presents the chance to make new friends or learn something new.

A collection of ten stories about the sweet, yellow puppy Biscuit. Contains: Bathtime for Biscuit, Biscuit, Biscuit and the Bunny, Biscuit Goes to the Park, Biscuit Meets the Neighbors, Biscuit's Birthday, Biscuit's Day at the Beach, Biscuit's New Trick, Biscuit's Picnic and Time to paint, Biscuit!

Classic Clifford Stories

by Norman Bridwell's

Clifford the Big Red Dog likes to help out, but sometimes he gets into BIG trouble. In these three stories, Clifford becomes a movie star, makes friends with the neighbors, and even becomes a hero! Includes: "Clifford Goes to Hollywood", "Clifford and the Grouchy Neighbors", and "Clifford's Good deeds".

This treasury of Clifford books includes eight holiday and seasonal adventures featuring everyone's favorite Big Red Dog, Clifford! This bind-up includes: Clifford, We Love You, Clifford's Birthday party, Clifford's Happy Easter, Clifford's Spring Clean-up, Clifford and the Big Parade, Clifford's Halloween, Clifford's Thanksgiving Visit, Clifford's Christmas

Kitten's First Full Moon

In this beautiful picture book, winner of the 2005 Caldecott Medal, Kevin Henkes, captures the sweet, sometimes slapstick struggle of Kitten, who sees her first full moon and thinks it's a bowl of milk in the sky.

Any child who has yearned for anything will understand how much Kitten wants that elusive bowl of milk. Readers will giggle as she tries to lick the faraway moon and gets a bug on her tongue, or leaps to catch it and falls down the stairs. In an effective refrain, the narrator repeats, "Still, there was the little bowl of milk, just waiting." The winning combination here is the simplicity and humor of the story, paired with gorgeous black-and-white illustrations with thick black lines and shades of grey that are as luminous as a moonlit night should be. Children will love Kitten's quest and ensuing comedy of errors, but what they will love even more is that there's an actual bowl of milk waiting on the porch for Kitten. (Preschool)

My Dog May Be a Genius 

SHAKESPEARE CATS 

by Susan Herber

For this book of cats in costume, Susan Herbert turns from masterpieces of fine art to masterpieces of theater. Painting in her familiar and highly popular style, this imaginative artist presents an irresistible array of well-known characters in the great Shakespearean plays, from the tragic Romeo and Juliet to the mischievous Titania, from the beautiful Cleopatra to the roguish Falstaff.

In thirty-two entrancing paintings, Susan Herbert opens up an unsuspected world of Shakespeare interpreted by cats with all their winning ways. Her many devoted admirers will find this collection full of the charm and humor of her earlier books; and newcomers to her art will be surprised and enchanted by the finesse she brings to this portrait gallery of cats in unusual guises. 32 color illustrations.

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