New Books From Raven Tree Press

THE RAIN FOREST PARTY
FIESTA EN EL BOSQUE TROPICAL

Written and Illustrated by Lorraine Dey

Full–Color • 9 x 11 • 32 pages
Jacketed Hardcover; Bilingual
Publication Date: May 2012

Hector–Armando was a little Armadillo who wanted to find his special talent that he could share with his friends at the big rain forest party. As he walked into the forest he noticed his friends were all busy collecting things and practicing their own talents to get ready for the big party. As he came upon his many friends, he would try to do the same things they were doing, but he just wasn’t fast enough, or his legs were too short, or he wasn’t tall enough. He tried again and again, but became sad to realize he may not have any special talents.

He curled up to hide and suddenly became aware of a hidden talent that was there all along. Something mother nature gave him but he forgot about. He would share a very special talent with friends at The Rain Forest Party.

 PEDRO THE PIRATE

Written by Tim Hoppey
Illustrated by Dianna Bonder

Full–Color • 9 x 11 • 32 pages
Jacketed Hardcover; English (with Spanish clues)
Publication Date: May 2012

Pedro yearns for the pirate’s life. Though he is only the cabin boy on Captain Crossbones’ ship, he daydreams about becoming a real pirate. When that chance finally comes, Pedro steals a mermaid’s gold locket. The mermaid chastises Pedro, but he laughs and boasts, “It’s what we pirates do!” That initial boast, however, soon gives way to regret as Pedro contemplates his actions. He resolves to return the locket and to free the mermaid that Captain Crossbones holds captive. The outcome is a happy one as Pedro expresses his contrition to the mermaid, and assures her that the pirate’s life is not for him.

 MR. BIGGS AT THE CIRCUS
EL SR. GRANDE EN EL CIRCO
Written and Illustrated by Kevin Bloomfield

Full–Color • 9 x 11 • 32 pages
Jacketed Hardcover; English and Bilingual
Publication Date: May 2012

Mr. Biggs is a very curious Sasquatch who has huge feet and an even bigger heart. One day, as he hikes next to a creek, he finds a bright and colorful circus poster. He has never been to the circus before and it looks like fun. He sets off to discover all of the exiting adventures the circus has to offer.
Come along with Mr. Biggs on his journey as he flips on the trapeze, dances with huge bear, stomps with elephants and much, much more. Will the giant Mr. Biggs find out he fits in a circus…or is he just too big? One thing is for sure… he’ll have tons of fun along the way!

Mr. Biggs at the Circus is a hilarious and heart–warming story for both the young and young–at–heart, with vividly wacky illustrations which will make you laugh out loud with every turn of the page.

THE ADVENTURES OF MARCO FLAMINGO IN THE CAVE
LAS AVENTURAS DE MARCO FLAMENCO EN LA CUEVA

Written and Illustrated by Sheila Jarkins

Full–Color • 9 x 11 • 32 pages
Jacketed Hardcover; Bilingual
Publication Date: May 2012

Marco Flamingo is off on a cave adventure in this fourth book in the Marco series. But this time, Marco’s friends—Coral, Shelly and Webb—join him. When Marco spots caves, he is eager to discover what he will find inside. Marco’s flamingo friends are timid and make excuses for staying safely outside the cave. But when they are scared by the sight of a leopard, a snake and a vulture will they take their chances inside the cave? And what has happened to Marco, the friends wonder. Why hasn’t he come out? Come join Marco’s friends as they explore the cave in search of Marco and discover what Marco finds inside the cave. You are in for a big surprise.