KANE/MILLER
Happy Birthday Coco ($12.95) by oneones chronicles a year in the life of a wire fox terrier. (All ages)
Feliz Cumpleaños, Tengo 1 ($6.95) by Matteo Faglia, illus. by Luana Rinaldo. This Spanish-language board book celebrates a first birthday. (up to 2)
Half of an Elephant ($15.95) by Gusti. An elephant embarks on an adventure after discovering that he—and the world—have split in two. (4-8)
Singing Shijimi Clams ($15.95) by Naomi Kojima is a tale starring a not-so-wicked witch and her grumpy cat. (4-8)
Kali and the Rat Snake ($15.95) by Zai Whitaker, illus. by Srividya Natarajan. Will the son of a rat catcher be able to make friends? (5-9)

Paperbacks
Say Please! ($4.95) by Tony Ross. The Little Princess offers etiquette advice. (2-6)
Apolo ($7.95) by Caroline Grégoire. A dog teaches concepts in this Spanish-language book. (3-7)
Benny ($7.95) by Sieb Posthuma. In this Spanish-language tale, Benny goes to the doctor when he gets his first cold. (3-7)
Crazy Cars ($7.95) by Mark David introduces unorthodox vehicles. (3-7)
Hello Hello ($4.95) by Fumiko Takeshita, illus. by Jun Takabatake, focuses on the telephone. (3-7)
Suerte ($4.95) by Gus Clarke. Animal shelter residents find an ideal companion for their friend. (3-7)
Paperback Series
Jack Russell: Dog Detective starts up with Dog Den Mystery and The Phantom Mudder by Darrel and Sally Odgers ($4.95 each, 7-11). And The Team adds Soccer Camp and Superteam by David Bedford, illus. by Keith Brumpton ($4.95 each, 7-11).

KANE PRESS

Paperback Series
Social Studies Connects adds The Real Me by Eleanor May, illus. by Barry Gott ($4.99, 5-7); Stressbusters by Nan Walker, illus. by Amy Wummer; and Tara Pays Up! by Kirsten Larsen, illus. by Paige Billin-Frye ($4.99 each, 6-8). Science Solves It! issues The Secret of the Circle K Cave by Anna Jane Hays, illus. by Jerry Smath ($4.99, 5-7). And Math Matters adds Ask Mia by Iris Hudson, illus. by Blanche Sims ($4.99, 6-8).
Paperback Series in SpanishMath Matters en Español introduces La limonada de Lulú (Lulu's Lemonade) by Barbara deRubertis, illus. by Paige Billin-Frye; and ¡Ya era hora, Max! (It's About Time, Max!) by Kitty Richards, illus. by Gioia Fiammenghi ($4.95 each, 6-8).

KAR-BEN
The First Gift ($15.95, paper $6.95) by A.S. Gadot, illus. by Marie Lafrance. A boy tells of the first gift he received—his name. (3-8)
Rebecca's Journey Home ($17.95) by Brynn Olenberg Sugarman, illus. by Michelle Shapiro. Two brothers await the arrival of their adopted baby sister from Vietnam. (4-8)
On Sukkot and Simchat Torah ($17.95) by Cathy Goldberg Fishman, illus. by Melanie Hall. A Jewish family celebrates these two fall holidays. (4-9)
Eight Wild Nights: A Family Hanukkah Tale ($16.95, paper $7.95) by Brian P. Cleary, illus. by David Udovic, is a rhyming holiday story. (5-10)

Series
Dinosaur on Shabbat by Diane Levin Rauchwerger, illus. by Jason Wolff, is a new Dinosaur title ($15.95, paper $6.95, 2-6). It's Holiday Time! welcomes It's Shofar Time! by Latifa Berry Kropf, photos by Tod Cohen ($12.95, 2-6). And Ziz returns in TheZiz and the Hanukkah Miracle by Jacqueline Jules, illus. by Katherine Janus Kahn ($17.95, paper $7.95, 3-8).

Paperback
The Secret World of Kabbalah ($9.95) by Judith Abrams provides an introduction to Kabbalah. (12-up)

KENSINGTON/DAFINA BOOKS

Paperback Series
Drama High kicks off with The Fight and Second Chance by L. Divine ($9.95 each, 12-up).

KIDS CAN PRESS
Augustine ($16.95) by Mélanie Watt. A shy penguin shows her classmates what art and making friends are all about. (3-7)
The Farm Team ($16.95) by Linda Bailey, illus. by Bill Slavin. Farm animals play in a hockey championship. (3-7)
What Elephant? ($16.95) by Geneviève Côté. Why is an elephant lounging in George's flowerbed? (3-7)
Christmas Eve Magic by Lucie Papineau, illus. by Stéphane Poulin, offers a new interpretation of Dickens's A Christmas Carol . (5-8)
The Extinct Files ($17.95) by Wallace Edwards. Wally's science project turns out to be a major news story. (5-8)
Jurassic Poop: What Dinosaurs (and Others) Left Behind ($14.95, paper $6.95) by Jacob Berkowitz, illus. by Steve Mack, tells what ancient droppings can reveal. (8-12)
Ryan and Jimmy: And the Well in Africa That Brought Them Together ($16.95) by Herb Shoveller is the tale of a boy who built a well halfway around the world and his friendship with a Ugandan boy. (8-12)
Science Detectives: How Scientists Solved Six Real-Life Mysteries ($15.95, paper $8.95) by the editors of Yes Mag , illus. by Rose Cowles, rounds up science mysteries. (8-12)
The Strictest School in the World ($16.95, paper $6.95) by Howard Whitehouse, illus. by Bill Slavin, is a tale set in a mythical Victorian England awash with ramshackle inventions. (9-12)
Out of Focus ($16.95, paper $6.95) by Margaret Buffie. A teen struggles with her anger toward her mother as her family works to spruce up a lodge. (12-up)

Series
This Is Daniel Cook launches with This Is Daniel Cook at the Farm , This Is Daniel Cook at the Fire Station , This Is Daniel Cook on a Hike and This Is Daniel Cook on a Plane by Daniel Cook ($12.95 each, paper $4.95, 4-6). Martin Bridge returns in Blazing Ahead! by Jessica Scott Kerrin, illus. by Joseph Kelly ($14.95, paper $4.95, 7-10). Kids Can Do It presents Junk Drawer Jewelry by Rachel Di Salle and Ellen Warwick, illus. by Jane Kurisu ($14.95, paper $6.95, 8-12); and Quick Knits by Judy Ann Sadler, illus. by Esperança Melo ($12.95, paper $6.95, 8-up). Snapshots focuses on Eleanor Roosevelt: An Inspiring Life by Elizabeth MacLeod ($14.95, paper $6.95, 8-12). Joining Jumbo Books is The Jumbo Book of Outdoor Art by Irene Luxbacher ($16.95, 8-up). Planet Girl offers Stuff to Hold Your Stuff by Ellen Warwick, illus. by Bernice Lum ($12.95, 10-up). Visions in Poetry presents The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe, illus. by Ryan Price ($16.95, 10-up). And Feather and Bone: The Crow Chronicles concludes with The Judgment by Clem Martini ($16.95, 12-up).

KINGFISHER
The Kingfisher First Animal Picture Atlas ($10.95) by Deborah Chancellor, illus. by Anthony Lewis, introduces animals and their habitats. (5-8)
Quiz Quest ($11.95) asks questions on an array of subjects. (7-10)
The Kingfisher Atlas of the Ancient World ($15.95) by Simon Adams is a pictorial guide to ancient times. (8-12)
The Medieval World ($12.95) by Philip Steele explores the age of chivalry, knights and holy wars. (8-12)
Racing: The Ultimate Motorsports Encyclopedia ($19.95) by Clive Gifford examines the world of motor sports. (8-12)
1,000 Questions & Answers Factfile ($12.95) is a trivia compendium. (9-14)
Horse & Pony Factfile ($12.95) is a reference about these species. (9-14)
Flight of the Fire Thief ($9.95) by Terry Deary is the second installment of the Fire Thief Trilogy. (10-up)
Speed Show ($16.95) by Dave Caldwell offers a history of NASCAR racing. (10-up)
Unexplained: An Encyclopedia of Curious Phenomena, Strange Superstitions, and Ancient Mysteries ($19.95) by Judy Allen, illus. by Richard Hook and Patricia Ludlow. A guide to these topics. (10-14)
Deadly Invaders: Virus Outbreaks Around the World from Marburg Fever to Avian Flu ($15.95) by Denise Grady examines health crises. (12-up)

Series
Amazing Machines welcomes Super Submarines by Tony Mitton ($9.95, 3-5). Animal Babies adds Animal Babies in Grasslands and Animal Babies in Polar Lands ($6.95 each, 3-5). How to Be presents How to Be a Pirate in 7 Days or Less ($12.95, 5-8). I Wonder Why issues Why Caterpillars Eat So Much ($12.95, 5-8). Joining My First Books are My First Horse and Pony Care Book by Judith Draper and My First Ballet Book by Kate Castle ($9.95 each, 5-8). Kingfisher Young Knowledge gains Reptiles by Belinda Weber and Weather by Caroline Harris ($9.95 each, 5-8). Voyages offers Ancient Egypt by Simon Adams with Kent Weeks, Oceans by Steven Savage with Ron and Valerie Taylor and Rain Forest by Jinny Johnson with Nalini Nadkarni ($15.95 each, 8-12). Saddles, Stars, & Stripes adds On the Edge of Revolution by Deborah Kent ($8.95, 8-12). New to Concise Encyclopedias is The Concise Nature Encyclopedia ($14.95, 10-14). And Kingfisher Knowledge continues with Human Body by Richard Walker, Inventions by James Robinson; and Epidemics and Plagues and The Middle East by Philip Steele($12.95 each, 10-14).

Paperback
You're the Best! by Belinda Hollyer collects 14 stories about friendship. (9-12)

Paperback Series
The Best Book of... adds Big Cats and Whales and Dolphins by Christiane Gunzi ($6.95 each, 5-8). I Am Reading introduces Hocus-Pocus Hound by Samantha Hay and Scaredy Dog by Andy Ellis ($3.95 each, 5-8). The World of... flies on with The World of Flight ($8.95, 8-12). Traces gains Double Check by Malcolm Rose ($5.95, 10-up). And My Side of the Story releases Salem Witch by Patricia Hermes ($7.95, 10-14).

KLUTZ
My Very Own Horse Book ($19.95) by Cornelia Thompson packages a handbook with a toy horse. (8-up)
Lettering in Crazy, Cool, Quirky Style ($16.95) includes a lettering guide, pencils, paper, pens and stencils. (8-up)
The Klutz Book of Magic ($16.95) by John Cassidy and Michael Stroud. This updated edition includes new tricks and props. (8-up)
Crochet ($24.95) by Anne Akers Johnson rounds up instructions, a crochet hook and two kinds of yarn. (10-up)
Series
Building Cards adds How To Build Spaceships by Doug Stillinger ($12.95, 8-up).

KLUTZ/CHICKEN SOCKS
The Superhero Starter Kit ($14.95) includes a red cape, stickers, masks and superhero activities. (4-up)
Make Your Own Twirly Tutu ($14.95) features pink tulle and punch-out accessories. (4-up)
Fun with Felt ($12.95) packages 50 pieces of felt with instructions for making various objects. (4-up)
Foam Gliders ($9.95) offers five punch-out gliders plus stickers. (4-up)
Little Letters ($9.95) This introduction to letter-writing provides notecards, envelopes, stickers and a template. (4-up)