A Charming New Book Series For Children

A Charming New Book Series For Children (NAPSA)—A lot of youngsters are going to be delighted to meet Hunter and his best friend Stripe in Hunter’s Best Friend at School (HarperCollins, $15.99). Hunter’s Best Friend By Laura MaloneElliott * [Illustrations by Lynn Munsi@pe) In this first of a new book series, young readers get an important look at peer pressure andfirst friendships. These young raccoons love to do everything together—dress in the samestriped sweater, read the same stories, and even eat the same lunch... a crawfish sand- wich, huckleberries and milk. But when Stripe arrives one day at school in a mischief-making mood and starts stirring up trouble in Mr. Ringtail’s class, should Hunterfollow along? Laura Malone Elliott and Lynn Munsinger introduce two delightful pals who will entertain young children as they also provide an important look at peer pressure andfirst friendships. The book, the first in a charm- ing new series, is available at bookstores everywhereorbyvisiting www.harperchildrens.com.