New Releases by Jenny Cooper

Danni will always be a city girl. But when she gets tired of the city she used to love once, her friend Ami invites her to stay with her. What Ami didn''t disclose to Danni was that the house she was coming to stay at, was her brother, Jeremiah''s. She had no idea when they met that their love would blossom after all those years apart. Frightened by her feelings for Jeremiah, she is torn between telling him the truth or running away from him again. What will happen when Jeremiah learns the truth from the one woman he has ever fallen head over heels for? Will he forgive her or will his attraction to her become tainted? Will their love be strong enough to conquer all? This short story book contains language, situations or images for mature audiences.

Thirteen Australian women have composed an atypical collection of travel writings which cover a period of more than 50 years. Some visited Mexico several times for work and/or pleasure; some visited by chance and chose to remain; some returned to stay after a long absence, pulled back by something Mexican which they certainly feel strongly. Not all their experiences are pleasant, but the outcome is almost inevitably life affirming. Discover a different Mexico through the words - reminiscences, letters and poems - and images of these Australian women. Prose and poetry.

"Little star, it''s time for bed, time to rest your sleepy head." A gentle, rhyming story book that is perfect for reading at bedtime, with a glittery star to shake, shimmer and sparkle. Shake the book to create a colorful cascade of glitter and foil shapes inside the star, which is secured to the inside of the book so you can make the star shake, shimmer, and sparkle on each page. The gentle, rhyming story, swirling glitter and foil stars, and cute illustrations will calm and reassure little ones at bedtime.

"I love you, each and every part, even when we are apart." A heartfelt rhyming story book about the special bond between a parent and child, with a glittery heart to shake, shimmer, and sparkle. Shake the book to create a colorful cascade of glitter and foil shapes inside the heart, which is secured to the inside of the book so you can make the heart shake, shimmer, and sparkle on each page. The gentle, rhyming story, swirling glitter and foil hearts, and cute illustrations will calm and reassure little ones at bedtime.

Beautiful scenes from the lush Rainforest with colored pictures on the preceding pages to use as your guide.

Introduces some of the different states water can be in the world, including rain, snow, mist and tears.

When Ani wakes up scared in the night at her grandparents'' house, her Koro reassures her she is safe. Suggested level: junior.

A collection of short stories for children by New Zealand authors. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Rosie is ready to go to school, but is her mother? Suggested level: junior.

Poppy''s tiger wants to wash the floor but makes a terrible mess! Includes notes for teachers. Suggested level: junior.

A beautiful collection of stories and poems about our southern skies. From the legends of Matariki and Rona and the Moon through to how tuatara made the stars, Melanie Drewery weaves a special magic through all her stories that will ensure we never look up at the night sky in the same way again. Accompanied by Jenny Cooper''s stunning illustrations this will be a book to treasure and read over and over again.

Jack finds it difficult when his mother goes back to work, but discovers it is fun to help out at home by making lunch. Suggested level: junior.

"Cassandra Crean and her mum are going to a Mum-Daughter camp. Cassie loves forest walks, flying foxes, swimming, canoeing and obstacle courses. Her mum doesn''t. She just sneezes."--Back cover.

A delightfully illustrated picture book about support for families with babies, and the coming of a new baby. The charming and simple text has been written by Yvonne Morrison, author of THE KIWI NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS and KIWI JINGLE BELLS. Illustrations by Jenny Cooper, who has illustrated DOWN IN THE FOREST and many educational books. This book was produced following a request from Plunket, who felt they should celebrate their centenary with something for children as well as more serious works for adults.

Kauila is a special turtle, known as the guardian of children. When the children arrive to swim in her pool, Kauila changes into a little girl so she can play with them. And when they leave, she turns back into a turtle. The next day, the children arrive and see bubbles coming up from the pool, and they know Kauila is sleeping. Suggested level: primary.

The younger sister is too scared to come down the slide. After some help from her big sister, little sister gets down. Suggested level: junior, primary.

The younger sister is too scared to come down the slide. After some help from her big sister, little sister gets down. Suggested level: junior, primary.

The younger sister is too scared to come down the slide. After some help from her big sister, little sister gets down. Suggested level: junior, primary.

School is cool! At our school, we have two cats, Peppy and Danny, and we do fun activities like making candles. Suggested level: junior, primary.

The children are making a road for their cars and trucks. It crosses the grass, the flower bed, the path, goes over the fence and into the yard next door.

Children''s story about a walk taken by some ducks to explore their neighbourhood. Written by well-known children''s author, Joy Cowley, who employs the literary devices of alliteration and onomatopoeia to good effect with sentences like ducks walk, waddle, waddle and ducklings in the middle, middle, safe in the middle. Text enhanced with full-colour illustrations.