New Releases by Julie Merberg

Two new board books in this very successful series feature beautiful paintings by Renoir and Seurat. The rhyming text links the paintings together in two imaginative stories. Sharing with Renoir celebrates the special times between parents and children, siblings and friends. Sunday with Seurat leads children through a wonderful day that begins at the park, moves to the beach and ends at the circus.

Two new board books in this very successful series feature beautiful paintings by Renoir and Seurat. The rhyming text links the paintings together in two imaginative stories. Sharing with Renoir celebrates the special times between parents and children, siblings and friends. Sunday with Seurat leads children through a wonderful day that begins at the park, moves to the beach and ends at the circus.

It takes an effort to think of a scene or person and match it with a single scent. But catch even the slightest whiff of a poignant smell, and you''ll be flooded with memories and associations so vivid you can almost taste them. A Mother''s Bouquet pairs that chemistry and emotion with a charming collection of stories, factoids, literary excerpts, recipes, and quotes about mothers and grandmothers - all with an olfactory glow.Readers will revel in the evocative fragrance of the four scent patches scattered throughout this book- apple pie, talcum powder, gardenias, and perfume. These universally appealing maternal aromas enhance the sensual text and whimsical illustrations for a winning combination of warmth and nostalgia. Also included are mouth-watering recipes for comfort food favorites, from Mom''s chicken soup to chocolate chip cookies, and quotes from literary sources such as Rebecca Wells''s Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood."The scents of a mother - from her face cream to her favorite flower - envelops us from the moment we leave the womb; reassure us as children; bring us back to a safe, warm place whenever we catch a whiff of Chanel Number 5, marinara sauce, cheap white wine, lavender, expensive wool, or whatever scents evoke our own moms," reads the text. Mmmm,

Provides a simple introduction to French artist Edgar Degas and his pastel paintings of ballerinas.

Provides a simple introduction to the work of French artist Claude Monet, featuring his Impressionist paintings of city and country scenes.

Provides a simple introduction to French artist Edgar Degas and his pastel paintings of ballerinas.

Set against the backdrop of well-known works by the artist, Henri Matisse, rhyming text tells a story from the artwork.

The sleepy trees, golden haystacks, and juicy fruits of In the Garden with Van Gogh will delight little ones.

With a narrative that will entertain art lovers of all ages, this new board book is a fun way to introduce young children to fine art. The sleepy trees, golden haystacks, and juicy fruits of In the Garden with Van Gogh will delight little ones. Playful rhyming texts accompany the artist s timeless paintings in this little masterpiece.