New Releases by Amy Ehrlich

"A chapter book biography of Willa Cather, an American novelist"--

A lyrical adaptation of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible presents the stories of Adam and Eve, Abraham, Moses and other primary figures in a continuous narrative that upholds the complexities of the original text.

Clara, who lives in a little village with her father and grandmother, loves to dance, so when a troupe of dancers performs in the village one day, Clara is enchanted enough to follow their wagons deep into the forest where what she finds there changes her life forever.

An exquisite pop-up scene provides the magical opening to each of these classic fairy tales. ''Sleeping Beauty'', ''The Princess and the Pea'', ''The Frog Prince'', ''Twelve Dancing Princesses'', ''The Wild Swans'' and ''Snow White'' are all retold in this illustrated book of Princesses.

Having all her life unquestioningly abided by her mother''s decisions to move frequently and remain aloof from outsiders, fourteen-year-old Nina Lewis begins to wonder about the reasons for their way of life. Reprint.

Rachel Carson was always curious about the world around her. As a girl, she loved being outside, exploring and learning more about the universe. As an adult, Rachel wrote books, including Silent Spring, considered to be the start of today''s environmental movement. An epilogue highlights on Rachel Carson''s work and life.

All day, Baby Dragon turns down other animals'' offers to go play or find a snack while he waits for his mother to return for him, but at nightfall, he agrees to go with Crocodile to find her.

Presents four stories featuring Kazam and her troublesome magic tricks.

Kazam has trouble making her magic tricks turn out the way she expects.

Kazam shows off her successful—and not so successful—magic tricks. Based on what experts know about how children learn to read, BRAND NEW READERS are short, funny stories with words and pictures that help children reading for the very first time succeed—and have fun! BRAND NEW READERS are for children who are just cracking the reading code. Readers ages four to seven can master BRAND NEW READERS immediately—even the first time through. BRAND NEW READERS are funny and appealing stories, irresistibly packaged, and just right for first-time readers. Each title in this unique series includes four high-quality, full-color, eight-page paperback books in a sturdy slipcase. Kids will want to collect them all! From the Trade Paperback edition.

Presents four stories featuring Kazam and her troublesome magic tricks.

When Kazam waves her wand, a coin appears.

Presents four stories featuring Kazam and her troublesome magic tricks.

What happens to Kazam''s bird and rabbit when she waves her wand?

Kazam can change her rabbit into a frog!

When Kazam make a glass full of water disappear, the glass disappears. Does the water?

Eleven brothers who have been turned into swans by their evil stepmother are saved by their beautiful sister. Includes suggested discussion questions and Bible verses.

When an evil king named Antiochus overran Judea with terrible decrees and violent soldiers, the flame that burned in Jerusalem''s great temple was extinguished and the people''s faith was strongly tested. This rousing story about a people''s courageous fight for religious freedom captures the miracle of Hanukkah in a timeless picture book. Full color.

Traces the white man''s conquest of the Indians of the American West, emphasizing the causes, events, and effects of the major Indian Wars leading to the symbolic end of Indian freedom at Wounded Knee.

Tired of their usual routine, the farm animals insist on moving into the house, so the family decides to move into the barn, but eventually everyone tires of this new arrangement.

While trying to come to terms with her mother''s death, Laura is lured by the glamour and anonymity of Atlantic City''s casinos, where she uses her mother''s jewelry and makeup to create a new identity for herself.

Lucy is kidnapped by Ivan the juggler who includes her in his miniature circus as he travels to a new town in search of his sweetheart Martina.

A trio of friends spend the winter of their second grade making snowballs and Valentine cards, going to a Christmas party, and fighting a bout with chicken pox.

Having unquestioningly abided by her mother''s decisions to move frequently and remain aloof from outsiders, fourteen-year-old Nina begins to wonder about the reasons for their way of life.

A beautiful girl with extraordinarily long golden hair is imprisoned in a lonely tower by a witch.

A little girl learns to take care of her new colt.

When Mother Bunny goes out, Paulette decides that she would rather play her bugle than help her brothers with the cleaning.