New Releases by Lucy Fleming

Friendship, worries, and newfound courage all play a part in this underwater tale of a tiny mermaid heroine. “I’ll always be here; there’s no need to fear. All will be well when a pond mermaid’s near.” Lily the pond mermaid loves taking care of her pond and all the creatures that call it home. But it’s also a big responsibility. Lily often worries about not being able to keep the pond—and everyone in it—safe. As her worries grow, a big storm hits the pond, and everything becomes covered in a tangle of debris. Luckily, Lily is able to share her feelings with her friends and ask for help. Together, Lily and the animals that live in the pond not only restore their home but also learn how to take care of one another.

Friendship, kindness, and gratitude are all illuminated in a quiet tale of a magical girl with mothlike wings. Nestled in a little nook in an old oak tree is a tiny girl named Ella. Ella loves light, but must be sure to avoid the sun because of her delicate wings. Flittering about at night, she collects light from everything that glows and glimmers in the darkness, always making sure to share the light she gathers with those who need it most. Until one day, when her animal friends decide it’s their turn to give back—with a creative plan that just may make Ella’s dream of seeing the sun come true. New York Times best-selling illustrator Lucy Fleming’s author-illustrator debut is a sweet story about the power of giving to others and celebrating our friends, as well as a reminder that we all have a light within us that is worthy of being shared.

Facing big changes is easier when loved ones are by your side in this story of a tiny leaf girl told by a New York Times best-selling illustrator. High up in the leafy branches of a tree lives a leaf girl named Oak and her family. Oak loves nothing more than playing with her animal friends of the forest--dancing with Squirrel and holding toadstool tea parties with the bumbling bugs. But as the season begins to change, and a slight chill fills the air, the usual bustle of the tree begins to slow. As winter approaches and the family prepares to make their annual move from the tree to an acorn on the forest floor, Oak doesn''t feel ready to leave and stubbornly clings to her branch. But soon the glowing light from the acorn below beckons, and she realizes that change is just an opportunity for new adventures--and that the meaning of home is wherever loved ones are.

"Elsa es una diminuta niña mágica que sueña con contemplar algún día el amanecer. Pero sabe que es imposible porque sus delicadas alas no pueden rozar la luz del sol. Por la noche, con la tibia luz que recoge del centelleo de una estrella o del resplandor de una farola, se dedica a iluminar a los animales perdidos del bosque. ¡Ellos sabrán devolverle su generosidad y hacerle un regalo muy especial."--Publisher''s website.

Imagine you can be whoever you want when you grow up in the gorgeous game of ''let''s pretend''. Even though you might be small, if you just believe, you could be anything at all! What do you want to be when you grow up? A pirate or a dinosaur hunter, an engineer or a doctor? Through dressing up and imaginary play, there''s nothing these four best friends can''t be.

This beautiful new edition, simply told for young readers, breathes new life into the classic story of enchantment that will melt anyone''s cold heart. The glittery, wintry tale of the Snow Queen has captivated children for hundreds of years and this new retelling is the perfect introduction for a new generation of readeers. Brilliantly illustrated in a fun modern style, this delightful book is part of the much-loved range of Storytime Classics which offers collectible, child-friendly format editions of classic stories to make the perfect home library for children everywhere.

After saying good-bye to her circus friends, Piper Morgan and her mom are on the move again, this time returning to mom''s hometown and to Piper''s beloved grandmother''s house after Piper''s mom takes a job in the local elementary school principal''s off