New Releases by Marjorie Priceman

From Caldecott Honor artist and author of the best-selling How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World comes a hilarious picture book romp about the things you can learn and the fun you can have at the circus. When Emeline''s teacher, Miss Splinter, takes the second grade on a field trip to the circus, she''s careful to make sure it''s a learning experience. While she reads -- the text of the book consists of her "lessons" -- the pictures show Emeline getting mixed up in the performances in the circus ring. She becomes a lion tamer, an acrobat, a trapeze artist, and more, before Miss Splinter realizes what''s going on. Marjorie Priceman''s vibrant, saturated paintings make this dazzling sight gag a feast for the eye. Children will applaud Emeline, laugh out loud at Miss Splinter, and painlessly soak up a few facts about animals, acrobats, and circuses along the way.

The first "manned" hot-air balloon is about to take off! But what are those noises coming from the basket? Based on the (POSSIBLY) true report of a day in 1783, this si the story of (PERHAPS) the bravest collection of flyers the world has ever seen, as (SORT OF) told to Marjorie Priceman.

What a discovery! A remarkable book has been found -- the journal of a cat. Written between 3,000 B.C. and the present, this "first-feline" account by one Clio records her nine extraordinary lives, and contains information...that could rewrite history. How fascinating to read, in Clio''s own words, the story behind her naming of the constellations. How charming to see miniature self-portraits illustrating her ingenious invention of the alphabet. How beguiling to hear her description of making the Mona Lisa (clearly a cat aficionado) smile. And there''s so much more! Discovered under a dusty couch by Clio''s current owner, here is a startling document sure to astound historians, cat lovers, and children alike.

Illus. in full color. An apple pie is easy to make...if the market is open. But if the market is closed, the world becomes your grocery store. This deliciously silly recipe for apple pie takes readers around the globe to gather ingredients. First hop a steamboat to Italy for the finest semolina wheat. Then hitch a ride to England and hijack a cow for the freshest possible milk. And, oh yes! Don''t forget to go apple picking in Vermont! A simple recipe for apple pie is included. "Libraries should consider purchasing multiple copies since every preschool and primary-grade teacher in town will want a copy to read."--(starred) Booklist.

IN THIS EXUBERANT companion story to How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World, our young baker sets her sights on a cherry pie. She heads off on a round-the-U.S.A. journey to find all the materials she needs to stock her kitchen: New Mexico for clay (mixing bowl), Washington for wood (rolling pin), Hawaii for sand (sand? to make the glass for her measuring cup, of course). In joyful art filled with small vignettes and sly humor, two-time Caldecott Honor winner Marjorie Priceman takes us on a cross country journey by riverboat, taxi, bus, train, plane—all in search of the natural resources of our country. Includes a brightly painted endpaper map of the U.S.A.—and a recipe for cherry pie, of course!

Ou la véritable histoire (ou presque) du premier voyage en montgolfière, effectué par un canard, un mouton et un coq le 19 septembre 1783... Les premiers passagers d''une montgolfière ont fait ce que personne n''avait encore jamais fait, sont allés là où personne n''était encore jamais allé. Mais comment cela fut-il possible ? Haut en couleur et principalement destiné aux enfants de 4 à 8 ans, cet album, au traitement très humoristique, leur offre l''occasion de partir à la rencontre d''authentiques héros, de découvrir leur exploit.

La petite princesse suscitait l''admiration de tout son entourage jusqu''à ce que son refus de manger des légumes la rende pâlotte et sans énergie. Inquiet, le roi ordonne à tous les serviteurs du châteaux de proposer leurs plus belles inventions et créations afin d''amadouer la fillette. Le miroitement d''une magnifique robe, d''une promenade dans un carrosse doré, d''une troupe de cirque pour elle seule, d''un gâteau géant... ne suffisent pas à la convaincre d''avaler la moindre bouchée de légume. Mais un sorcier rusé lui propose de petites graines magiques dont les fruits lui permettront de réaliser ses rêves: devenir grande et forte, intelligente, voir à des kilomètres... Des aquarelles fantaisistes dans lesquelles s''entremêlent une multitude de couleurs vives appliquées de vigoureux traits de pinceaux et rehaussées à la plume rendent à merveille l''agitation monstre régnant dans le château. Ingénieux. [SDM].

Princess Nicki has perfect posture, wears perfect princess attire, and has perfectly memorized every chapter of "Manners for Monarchs" -- but she refuses to eat her vegetables. From Caldecott Honor recipient Marjorie Priceman comes a droll, playful story about a perfectly picky eater.

Marva en voit de toutes les couleurs depuis que sa dernière invention a explosé ! Excentrique et dynamique, elle nous fait vivre des expériences surprenantes... si nous pouvons fixer une image plus de vingt secondes sans cligner des yeux ou admettre que le bleu n''est pas toujours... bleu.

Meet Marva, absent-minded inventor whose day is a series of mixed-up colors and illusions. She tries changing her hair color but gets unexpected results, puts her blue jeans in the washing machine with her yellow scarf and her red shirt (the shirt turns purple and the scarf comes out green), and when she looks in the mirror after gazing at some polka-dot wallpaper, she thinks she has measles. Marjorie Priceman’s story about a muddle-headed but lovable heroine is propelled by a host of clever optical tricks worked seamlessly into bold cut-paper illustrations. It’s Me, Marva! is a sneaky science lesson, a playful romp of a story, and fun and games for the eye.

Since the market is closed, the reader is led around the world to gather the ingredients for making an apple pie. Includes recipe.

Mademoiselle Splinter, le professeur d''Emeline a emmené tous ses élèves au cirque. Tandis qu''elle leur explique chaque numéro, Emeline rêve et s''envole dans les airs aux côtés des trapézistes, chevauche les chevaux, dresse les tigres, s''amuse avec les clowns.

Since the market is closed, the reader is led around the world to gather the ingredients for making an apple pie.

Rachel Fister''s blister sends adults scurrying for a cure, but nothing seems to help until they appeal to the Queen for advice.

When Kate has to find a new home for her frog, Hilton, her advertisement in the newspaper brings some alarming responses.

With a wedding gown from Chinatown, a cake with as many layers as the Empire State Building and a party atop the Statue of Liberty, this is one wedding celebration no one will want to miss!