New Releases by Gail Herbert

"The Mountain Murders" is an inspiring tale of loss and redemption, which follows a young man as he finds his way in a world that has, for him, been turned upside down. The brutal murder of his mother''s boyfriend and subsequent murder of his mother land him in the middle of a net of lies and suspicion focused on the victim''s wife, the prime suspect. He teams up with the police and indeed quickly proves his worth, and once the case is solved they even offer him a job. As he journeys to take on the twists and turns of the investigation across the U.S., so too will he confront the demons of his past alongside the dangers of the case. A gripping mystery with a strong focus on ethics and honesty, this book explores the resilience of the human spirit when tragedy strikes. Will he find justice for his mother, or will the mountains hide more secrets than he can bear?

A vividly imagined story about the importance of telling the truth, even if it means losing something you love. When Jesse finds a toy horse and makes it his very own, his imagination runs wild. This horse is the fastest horse in the whole world, so Jesse names him Wind. He can’t wait to race him across the prairie (the kitchen table) and over deep canyons (the bathtub). There’s just one problem: Wind doesn’t actually belong to Jesse. He was left behind accidentally by his real owners. And though at first Jesse is full of joy as he plays with Wind, soon he starts to feel uneasy—Jesse knows Wind’s real owners must miss him. But how can Jesse explain to his mother exactly where Wind came from? And is there a way to make everything okay again? The Truth About Wind is a dynamic story about the courage it takes to face up to a lie, brought to life by a trio of celebrated creators.

Art is for everyone—even a bored little girl. Going to the Art Museum with her mom is no fun at all for Anna. Everything is old and boring and there are so many rules: Don’t Touch! Do Not Enter! Quiet! A vigilant guard keeps a close eye on the energetic little girl, but even so, Anna manages to set off an alarm and almost tip over a vase. A half-open door draws Anna’s attention, but the No Entry sign means yet again that it’s off-limits. This time, however, the guard surprises her by inviting her to go in. Here she finds a “secret workshop” where paintings are being cleaned and repaired. Staring out from one of the canvases is a girl who looks grumpy and bored—just like Anna herself. With the realization that art often imitates life, Anna discovers the sheer joy to be had from the paintings on the wall, especially those that reflect what is happening all around her. Filled with representations of paintings from many world-class galleries, this charming book is the perfect prelude to a child’s first visit to an art museum.

A story about the power of play and imagination.