Written Susan Lopez and illustrated by Ulises Wensell, this book follows little girl Carlota's dreams of her new family on the verge of being adopted from the orphanage. Carlota then finds out that even though her new mom isn't a pastry chef and her dad isn't a pirate, they really are the best family in the world.

Authored by Vivan French and illustrated by Jackie Morris, this is a brand new fairy tale, for a brand new generation. Thorfinn's father is obsessed with power while his mother cares only for wealth. When it is time to choose a bride, Thorfinn decides he must listen to his own heart instead. He seeks the wisdom and experience of his friends, the court jester and the old tabby cat. In which direction will they lead him? Will he choose the princess who promises wealth, the princess who promises power, or the princess who is full of love and happiness? And, will that princess choose Thorfinn in return?

This book starts out traditionally, but after that...watch out! There’s nothing usual about what happens when favorite fairy tales are put together in a book, and the reader is asked to decide what happens next. It’s an entertaining and exciting adventure through the intermingled paths of a fairy tale maze. And when Little Red Riding Hood (who later becomes Snow White) meets up with Hansel (who later turns into the Handsome Prince), well, anything can happen – maybe even 1001 NEW stories.

A book about a pill bug … plain and simple, written by Yukihisa Tokuda and illustrated by Kiyoshi Takahashi. It’s kind of a day-in-the-life of a pill bug: what they eat, what they do, why they curl up into little balls. The pictures are stylized and beautiful. The words are a little beyond the very beginning readers, but not much. This book won a Booklist Editors' Choice Award.

When little boy George picks out a lonely dog in the last cage at the pound, it changes his life. Having the dog, Jeremy, teaches both him and his grandmother, whom he lives with, about the quality of love.

In this 40-page hardcover story by Hyun Young Lee, Yoon has a bad first day of kindergarten and has to find something that will make it better. Does she make friends in the end? Launch date: September 1, 2008.

This 104-page hardcover, written by Joy Cowley and illustrated by Gavin Bishop, explores, in a warm and humorous light, the friendship between two different creatures with different personalities. Launch date: September 1, 2008.

This 32-page hardcover by Emmanuelle Eeckhout chronicles a little boy's search for ghosts in an old house in his new neighborhood. Launch date: September 1, 2008.

This 130-page hardcover by Terry Denton tells the story of Wombat, Fox, Croc, the Hippo Sisters and others as they experience surprising adventures in the big city. Launch date: September 1, 2008.

This 160-page paperback by Joan Lennon follows the story of Pip, the teenage King of England, and a gargoyle named Perfect as they try to escape death threats in the middle of the Fenland and make it back to Wickit Abbey. A second book, "Fen Gold," is also available. Launch date: September 1, 2008.

Sitting in the crowded hull, with her mother's arms around her, Ziba remembers all that she has left behind. They hope to find peace in a new land, but what will they find when they arrive? Based on real events, “Ziba Came On a Boat” is the story of a little girl whose family has lost almost everything. This beautiful picture book, written by Liz Lofthouse, takes readers on Ziba’s journey to make a new life, far from home. Full of love, warm memories and hope even in a time of fear, this lyrical story is accompanied by stunning watercolor illustrations by Robert Ingpen.

When Jack and Foxie return from vacation, they can tell that something terrier-able is wrong in Doggeroo. Why are all the dogs in Doggeroo hiding under their beds? Who — or what — has scratched their noses? Why are they so terrier-fied? It's a case for the dog with the nose that knows. But soon, Jack is hiding under his bed, too. So, how will he solve the case of “The Awful Pawful”?

There's a thief at Doggeroo Dog and Sausage Day, and Jack soon finds he has a Sausage Situation on his paws. Who is the canine criminal? Surely not Lord Red, dressed up as a corn dog, or the Squekes, who look like hairy wasps in their striped suits. When Jack calls for backup, pan-dog-monium ensues. There is going to be a terrier-able disaster if someone doesn't take maters in paw. Jack is just the dog for the job. But will he be able to crack the case of “The Sausage Situation”?

“When I was a baby I snuggled in my blanket. Now I am a big boy. I have a new baby sister…I gave her my blanket.” Babies are very good at being babies, and when they grow up, they’re good at being big kids, too. But no matter how big they get, there is one special something they’ll always enjoy. This book is by Deborah Niland. Launch date: September 1, 2007.

Sophie’s a big girl now, with a nice, new big girl bed. But Bunny, Bear and Scarlett are worried. The bed is very, very big, and what if they get lost under all those sheets and blankets? This 24-page book is written by Tina Burke. Launch date: September 1, 2007.

Red Dog, Blue Cat and Yellow Bird are having lots of fun on the playground. Is Blue Cat flying, or jumping on the trampoline? Is Red Dog diving, or hanging from the monkey bars? Is Yellow Bird sleeping, or zooming down the slide? The 24-page book features "cardstock pages that are thick and won't rip or tear, making this a high quality product," Sondra Santos LaBrie, marketing manager at Kane/Miller Book Publishers, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 1, 2007.

Samsara Dog lived many lives. Some of his lives were very long; some lasted only a few days. Coming back again and again was how it was meant to be. Dog lived each life as it came, until, finally, he learned the most important lesson of all. This 40-page book is written by Helen Manos and illustrated by Julie Vivas.

Riley is born happy, and, in his short life, is never anything else. Human beings, on the other hand, are never happy. They wish to be someone else, somewhere else, looking like something else. This laugh-out-loud picture book for all ages, by Colin Thompson and Amy Lissiat, presents life lessons with gentle humor and satire.

Readers can celebrate children’s small achievements and the value of friendship with Bobbie Dazzler, which introduces the Australian landscape with images of native vegetation such as bottlebrushes, eucalyptus, banksias and kangaroo paw. This 32-page book is written by Margaret Wild and illustrated by Janine Dawson. Launch date: September 1, 2007.

This utterly unique book of whimsical pictures, questions and ideas will tickle imaginations, provoke laughter, stir feelings and encourage exploration. It is written by Trudy White. Launch date: September 1, 2007.

Written and illustrated by Tina Burke, this colorful book is a delightful tale about the joys that surround Christmas. Launch date: September 1, 2007.

An ordinary trip to the zoo turns out to be extraordinary…as an imaginative, fun-filled, animal adventure takes hold of a little girl. (Meanwhile, her poor beleaguered parents experience an adventure of their own.) It’s a trip youngest animal lovers, explorers and dreamers will want to take again and again. This book from South Korea is written by Suzy Lee. Launch date: March 2007.

This quiet, gentle, heartwarming book from Germany is by Anette Bley. It is first about love and friendship, and then about loss, as Lisa struggles to come to grips with the death of her very special friend Otto. Launch date: March 2007.

Who’s hiding? Who’s crying? Who’s backwards? In this book from Japan by Satoru Onishi, children are challenged to search each page carefully. Is it a dog, tiger, hippo, zebra, bear, reindeer, kangaroo, lion, rabbit, giraffe, monkey, bull, rhino, pig, sheep, hen, elephant or cat? Can you tell? Look again...Launch date: March 2007.

This book from South Korea by Yoon-duck Kwon invites readers to gently explore the special bond between children and their pets. A shy little girl and her very independent cat, play, hide, and comfort one another. Both children and parents will appreciate how the cat soothes the little girl and silently encourages her to explore the bigger world and experience new things. Launch date: March 2007.