New Releases by Bernadette Watts

Harvey Hare worries that all of his animal friends are too busy to come to his birthday party.

A once proud scarecrow becomes more and more bedraggled as the children neglect him during the winter months, and he loses hope of ever feeling happy again.

""Bernadette Watt''s version is a stylish and attractive one that blends the primitive and cute. Lots of bright primary colors and bold but not threatening characters balance the playfulness and whimsy"".--Baltimore Sunday Sun .Full-color illustrations.

After Saint Francis grants his wish for a golden cage, Crow realizes the folly of envy and the value of freedom and love.

A poor old shoemaker becomes successful with the help of two elves who finish his shoes during the night.

A picture-book representation of the Grimm Brothers'' German version of the fairy tale Cinderella.

David waits for Mother to come home from the hospital with his new baby sister.

""Duntzes fanciful illustrations add enchanting new dimensions to this well-loved tale. The arresting art abounds with sensuality and charm

The love of a penniless musician and a poor seamstress survives the trials of fame and fortune.

Retells the Grimm folktale of the two sisters who visit Mother Holly with very different results.