ORCA
Alphabetter ($17.95) by Dan Bar-el, illus. by Graham Ross, introduces a mixed-up alphabet. (4-8)
Carl, the Christmas Carp ($17.95) by Ian Krykorka, illus. by Vladyana Krykorka. What's for Christmas dinner? (4-8)
A Sack Full of Feathers ($17.95) by Debby Waldman, illus. by Cindy Revell. Gossip spreads like feathers in the wind in this Jewish folktale. (4-8)
The Secret of the Dance ($17.95) by Andrea Spalding, illus. by Darlene Gait. A boy will always remember witnessing a forbidden First Nations Potlatch. (4-8)
Jousting with Jesters: An ABC for the Younger Dragon ($17.95) by Martin Springett follows a young dragon's quest to find his flame. (4-8)
Hello, Groin ($16.95) by Beth Goobie. Dylan discovers that friendship can get in the way of love. (12-up)

Series
Orca Currents adds Pigboy by Vicki Grant, Swiped by Michele Martin Bossley, See No Evil by Diane Young and Daredevil Club by Pam Withers ($14.95 each, paper $7.95, 10-up). And Orca Soundings offers Saving Grace by Darlene Ryan, Chill by Colin Frizzell, Tell by Norah McClintock and Battle of the Bands by K.L. Denman ($14.95 each, paper $8.95, 12-up).

Paperbacks
Something Suspicious in Saskatchewan ($7.95) by Dayle Campbell Gaetz. Rusty and Katie uncover a plot to force their aunt off the family farm. (8-12)
The Truth About Rats and Dogs ($7.95) by Jacqueline Pearce. Conner's family has a no-pets rule, but Oscar the rat needs a home. (8-12)
Safe House ($7.95) by James Heneghan. Orphaned Liam is on the run from vicious killers. (9-12)
Never to Be Told ($7.95) by Becky Citra. A ghost, an old diary and a white moth change Asia's life forever. (9-12)
Voice of the Valley ($8.95) by Sheena Koops. Who will speak for the valley when the voices of progress demand change? (11-up)
The Bonemender's Oath ($8.95) by Holly Bennett. Gabrielle struggles to save a young man who thinks he is her enemy. (12-up)

Paperback Series
Orca Echoes continues with George, the Best of All! by Ingrid Lee, Out and About with the Big Tree Gang by Jo Ellen Bogart and Jill Bogart, Over the Rainbow with Googol and Googolplex by Nelly Kazenbroot, What a Hippopota-mess by Pat Skene and Timberwolf Chase and Timberwolf Revenge by Sigmund Brouwer ($4.99 each, 7-9). New Orca Young Readers are The Big Snapper by Katherine Holubitsky, Yossi's Goal by Ellen Schwartz and Secret Signs by Jacqueline Guest ($5.95 each, 8-11). The Summer of Magic Quartet concludes with Behind the Sorcerer's Cloak by Andrea Spalding ($8.95, 8-12). And Orca Sports gains Jumper by Michele Martin Bossley and Rebel Glory , All-Star Pride and Tiger Threat by Sigmund Brouwer ($8.95 each,10-up).

ORCA/FORMAC

Paperback Series
New First Novels are Lilly Takes the Lead by Brenda Bellingham and Super Move, Morgan! by Ted Staunton ($3.99 each, 6-9).

ORCA/JAMES LORIMER

Paperback Series
Sports Stories releases Out of Sight by Robert Rayner, Ready to Run by Beverly Scudamore, Northern Star by Lorna Schultz Nicholson and Road Rage by Bill Swan ($5.50 each, 9-12). And All In by Monique Polak joins Sidestreets ($7.95, 12-16).

ORCA/SECOND STORY PRESS
My Mom Loves Me More Than Sushi ($12.95) by Filomena Gomes, illus. by Ashley Spires. A girl and her mother enjoy foods from around the world. (4-8)

ORCA/SONO NIS PRESS

Paperback
Tabasco the Saucy Raccoon ($10.95) by Lynn Hancock. A pet raccoon travels cross-country. (9-up)

ORCA/SUMACH

Paperback
The Princess Mage ($9.95) by Maggie L. Wood. A summons from the elf world throws Willow into a dangerous game. (12-up)

ORCA/TRADEWIND
Huevos Rancheros ($7.95) by Stefan Czernecki is a trickster tale set in Mexico. (4-8)
What Happened This Summer ($15.95) by Paul Yee is a tale celebrating the power of storytelling. (4-8)
The Emerald Curse ($7.95) by Simon Rose. Sam is propelled into a dimension ruled by super villains. (8-12)

OVERMOUNTAIN PRESS (800-992-2691)
Dancing Leaf ($15.95) by Charlotte Ellington is a novel incorporating Cherokee folklore, history and tradition. (9-up)