Best Selling Books by Julie Andrews

It''s Christmas Eve on Merryhill Farm, and Charlie can''t fall asleep. There''s a loud crash on the roof -- and who should appear but Santa and a broken-down sleigh. Now how will all the children in the world receive their presents? Dumpy comes to the rescue, of course, as Santa and Charlie load up Dumpy''s dumper with toys, hitch up the reindeer, and set off ona glorious star-filled journey around the globe spreading love and goodwill wherever they go. Tony Walton''s soft nostalgic artwork evokes the beauty of the American farm and lends a classic, old-fashioned feel to the Dumpy books.

It''s Valentine''s Day, and poor Trusty the Mail Truck has broken down. Dumpy offers to lend a hand, and with Charlie and Pop-Up''s help he delivers surprises all over town. But what about Trusty? Will he get a valentine this year? Readers will delight in Dumpy''s spirited kindness in this holiday reader.

Dumpy the Dump Truck and others help rescue a boat stuck out at sea during a bad storm.

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Gerry makes beautiful cards for her friends at school, showcasing their special qualities. But when she forgets her folder at home, she needs to think of a new way to celebrate their inner sparkle! This celebration of friendship and creativity by the

Get your glitter pens and favorite markers ready -- it''s time to channel your inner artist with the Very Fairy Princess! Create your very own tiara, design gorgeous fairy princess wings, and draw unique costumes and creations in this book brimming with activities bound to entertain and delight for hours on end. From schooltime fun to adventures at home and with friends, each page offers an inspiring way to draw, imagine, and express your creativity. Let Your Sparkle OUT!

Gerry is asked to be the flower girl in Aunt Sue''s wedding, and she couldn''t be more excited. Her imagination runs wild with thoughts of extravagant decorations, a billowy white gown, and hundreds of guests. When she finds out the bride prefers a small celebration, Gerry can''t help but be disappointed... but she soon realizes that having the wedding in her own backyard will let her put her creative stamp on everything. Even when disaster strikes in the form of rain on the big day, Gerry finds a way to bring sunshine to the party, reminding everyone that the most important thing at a wedding is the most special sparkle of all - happiness and love. Christine Davenier''s whimsically elegant illustrations include lush garden scenes and plenty of wedding flowers in this spirited follow-up to The Very Fairy Princess and The Very Fairy Princess Takes the Stage from the renowned mother-daughter team.

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Life: Beatrice Lillie, Peter Ustinov, Gertrude Lawrence, Margaret Rutherford, Rex Harrison. And here too are the newer waves of British thesps: Jeremy Irons, Tracey Ullman, Natasha Richardson, Roger Rees, Julie Andrews, Jonathan Pryce, Lynn Redgrave. Even Twiggy, the only human thinner than a Hirschfeld line, makes an appearance - with plenty of room for Tony Walton''s skinny on his old friend."--Jacket.

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There are so many trucks and tractors in Apple Harbor! Now children can meet them all in a chunky board book that introduces preschoolers to Dumpy''s pals and their special sayings. There''s Bee-Bee the Backhoe, who believes that "two hands are better than one!" and Stinky the Garbage Truck who knows "It''s not what you do, it''s how you do it!" along with many more. This younger format is perfect for little ones who can''t wait to get to know big trucks!

With help from an eccentric professor who gives their imaginations special intensive training, three children succeed in locating the last of the great Whangdoodles and granting his heart''s desire.

Bo and her friend Billy have been on many journeys together since the young sailor rescued the abandoned kitten and made her his lucky mascot. Now the duo has signed on aboard Lord and Lady Goodlad''s handsome yacht "Legend," bound for Italy. Illustrations.

Coupled with beautiful photographs from the authors'' extended family collection, tender verse from a best-selling mother-daughter team honors the special life lessons shared between mothers and their children. 150,000 first printing.

Mandy: Lonely for a place of her own, a ten-year-old orphan creates a secret home in a deserted cottage.

From Bee-Bee the Backhoe to Stinky the Garbage Truck, young readers will meetall of Dumpy''s pals at Apple Harbor.

Everyone''s busy at Merryhill Farm, and there are so many things to do and so many friends to see. Young readers are invited to join Dumpy as he visits the rooster, the cow, the horse, and all his farmyard friends.

It''s Charlie''s first day of school. It''s a first day for Dumpy the Dump Truck, too--he''s going to his first job away from Merryhill Farm, building a new playground at the school. Both are worried about being accepted in a new place, but they soon learn they have something special that will always help them out--each other. Full-color illustrations.

Siméon humble musicien, est fiancé à la noble Béatrice. Mais sans fortune et sans gloire, Il se sent indigne d''elle. Pour perfectionner son art et devenir un compositeur reconnu, il entreprend un long voyage à la découverte de nouvelles sonorités qui lui permettront, peut-être, de créer ses propres œuvres.

A collection of letters dating from 1955 to 1981 between Travers and her U.S. literary agents Diarmuid Russell and Harriet Wasserman of the agency Russell & Volkening, Inc., New York. There is related correspondence from publishers (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Inc.), editors, and lawyers to both Travers and her literary agents. Includes several letters of Barbara Moriarty, Travers''s sister, to the literary agents acknowledging royalty payments. The papers also include copies of some of Travers''s typed manuscripts and essays. In several letters from the early 1960s she discusses and criticizes the Walt Disney company''s 1964 film version of Mary Poppins, starring Julie Andrews.