New Releases by Mary Engelbreit

Mary Engelbreit continues to be one of the most prolific artists in the United States and was dubbed "a Norman Rockwell for our times" by People magazine. Lauded by the Wall Street Journal for creating a "vast empire of cuteness," Mary Engelbreit offers the perfect little compendium of puzzles, trivia questions, and word searches. * Just the right size for a book bag or backpack, Fun and Games with Ann Estelle will challenge kids to put their thinking caps on and have fun solving these teasers.

I compiled this book as a tribute to grandmothers both new and ''experienced.'' Families just wouldn''t be complete without them." --Mary Engelbreit Lauded by the Wall Street Journal for creating a "vast empire of cuteness" and dubbed "a Norman Rockwell for our times" by People magazine, Mary Engelbreit offers the perfect gift for grandmothers by pairing her signature art with quotes, poems, and short narratives honoring grandmothers of all ages. A sampling of passages includes: * "A grandmother pretends she doesn''t know who you are on Halloween." -Erma Bombeck * "When grandparents enter the door, discipline flies out the window." --Ogden Nash

An illustrated collection of six familiar nursery rhymes.

Contains quotations collected by artist Mary Engelbreit throughout her life and used in her illustrations, and features a selection of her work, grouped by quotation topic in the categories of love and family, friendship, inspiration and encouragement, wisdom and learning, holidays, childhood, and pure Mary.

Pocket Treasure Books are gift books with flair! Each one has a little gift tucked into the front pocket and has unique embellishments, including hangtags, embossing, or glitter. To protect the gift and embellishments, an acrylic sleeve fits snugly over the entire front cover. All the wonders of Christmas entice us to believe in its magical spell. Who can help but believe in the generous spirit of Santa Claus, the good-hearted work of busy elves, the marvel of flying reindeer, and the fancies of sugarplum fairies? With signature Mary Engelbreit art, Do You Believe? reminds us of what is truly important at Christmas. If we can believe in all its wonders, surely we can believe in peace on earth and goodwill toward all its people and know deep down that the true meaning of the holidays is found in our hearts, not under the tree. This Pocket Treasure features flocking on the front pocket and beads and embossing on the Santa Claus ornament.

No other relationship matches the closeness, trust, and forever friendship that sisters share. It is a connection that deserves to be both honored and cultivated, and that''s just what award-winning illustrator Mary Engelbreit does in Such Devoted Sisters: A Sister''s Treasury. Such Devoted Sisters celebrates sisterhood with a collection of Mary Engelbreit''s warm and colorful artwork interspersed with stories, poems, quotations, songs, and verses about sisters by authors such as Christina Rosetti, Charlotte Brontë, Laura Tracy, Louisa May Alcott, Irving Berlin, Margaret Mead, and Shel Silverstein. Mary also shares some of her own cherished memories of the sisters she grew up with and the new "sisters" she''s found in dear friends along the way. After all, sisterhood isn''t just about families-it''s about deep friendship as well. Such Devoted Sisters is the perfect keepsake for sisters of all kinds, and it includes an inside pocket to share a special photograph. This heartwarming collection follows in a tradition of best-selling Mary Engelbreit treasuries, including The Blessings of Friendship, Mother O'' Mine, Tiny Teeny Halloweeny Treasury and Believe: A Christmas Treasury. Such Devoted Sisters is a special and lasting tribute to one of life''s strongest bonds.

Although Ann Estelle focuses on her wish list as Christmas approaches, her best memories have little to do with the presents she receives.

Mary Engelbreit has delighted readers and decorators for years. Home Sweet Home offers a look at her charming home and helps readers achieve a decorating style uniquely their own. Mary Englebreit has "visited" readers'' homes for years. Home Sweet Home offers readers the chance to peek at the prolific artist''s inspiration-her own home in St. Louis, MO. Home Sweet Home is a beautifully photographed and lovingly narrated tour of the cozy home Mary was meant to live in. The tour offers a rare glimpse at Mary''s vibrant kitchen (classic Mary: black and white and red all over) with its warm, rich hardwood floors; and the soft, buttery tones of her living room, which opens suddenly and dramatically into an airy space that almost seems to be outdoors. Countless nooks and crannies are peppered with Mary''s many favorite collections-clearly the inspiration for her art. In addition to the hundreds of sumptuous photographs and plentiful and practical decorating advice, Home Sweet Home explains the method behind Mary''s decorating genius, dispels common decorating myths, and gives insight into Mary''s fairy-tale world. Home Sweet Home will inspire even a novice decorator to create a home that is distinctly her own.

Ann Estelle feels she would be perfect to play the role of the queen in the class play.

Simple text and artwork describe the joys of dog ownership.

Mary Engelbreit offers a month''s worth of inspiration for Mom in her gift kit for Mothers, featuring charming, pocket-sided cards. Completing this irresistible package is a tiny easel that proudly displays Mom''s favorite card throughout the day. Consumable.

Mary shares 200 gift-giving ideas. Handmade gift ideas to show your love and share your talents; bow and tag ideas to personalize special gifts; presentation and gift wrap options to make those gifts unforgettable.

Contents: ''Twas the Night Before Christmas, classic holiday short story by Clement Clark Moore animation (3 minutes and 40 seconds long) with accompanying full text of the story. The Goblins'' Christmas short story by Elizabeth Anderson What Christmas Is As We Grow Older, by Charles Dickens Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter''s nap- ...

What Kids Do by Mary Engelbreit is a joyously simple celebration-through art and poignant words-of the endless little ways that children bring warmth into our hearts and light into our world. Mary Engelbreit has always had an uncanny ability to capture the quintessential moments of childhood-moments that express exhilaration, playfulness, curiosity, willfulness, high spirits, friendship, and of course, abiding love. In What Kids Do, these images are presented in a strikingly fresh format and paired with short, lively reminders of all the simple little ways kids make us smile and enrich our lives.

Are you looking for the perfect place to keep photos of your children, grandchildren or special photos of the winter holiday? Well, look no further. Mary Engelbreit brings you a newly designed photo album that is as attractive and decorative as it is functional. Tied with a brightly colored ribbon, this accordion-style design lets you open the album to reveal six pages (front and back) to place photos and to write down special thoughts. Also included in this special package are approximately 100 black self-adhesive photo corners to help keep your photos in place. Mary Engelbreit fans will adore this keepsake album, which can be left opened and displayed or simply tied and kept on a table. With Mary''s classic and always colorful art touches throughout, this album will "breit"en your photos of those special times shared with loved ones.

If you have a friend or relative or even someone in your office that is feeling a little under the weather and needs some cheering up, let Mary Engelbreits new gift book, Take Good Care, do the cheering up for you. Being sick and stuck in bed is no fun for anyone, but this book, filled with light-hearted text and Marys classic images shown at a larger size, is sure to make anyone whos feeling a little green feel good in no time.

Every day, we are fortunate to witness God''s wondrous creation ... whether it''s a bluebird singing in a tree, a bouquet of fresh-cut flowers standing tall in a vase or newly picked green beans from a garden. In the fifth book in the Words to Live By series, Mary Engelbreit illustrates for us the beauty of the world that we live in -- the world that gardeners embrace with such enthusiasm -- with her charming, detailed artwork and heart-warming verse. Flowers gardens -- the simplicity of nature itself -- provides for us a sense of peace and security when we take a moment to stop and appreciate our incredible world. Gardeners have a special way of keeping everything around us so lovely with their tender care, patience and everlasting hard work. Throughout the pages of this keepsake book, they''ll appreciate and value these inspirational words from well-known poets, artists and writers. This certainly will make the perfect gift for enthusiastic gardeners or for those of us who simply enjoy the wonderment of the outdoors. Mary Engelbreit, one of America''s favorite artists, is known for her colorful and intricate designs, which adorn more than 14 million greeting cards sold each year. She has illustrated more than 150 book titles to date, and her artwork appears on nearly 6,500 stationery, gift, and home decor products. Her popular book and calendar programs continue to deliver Mary''s unique vision of life, home and family. Mary lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with her family. Book jacket.

Engelbreit encourages readers to look inside themselves for the answers to big questions. This little gift book, with her colorful artwork and inspirational verse, will give the strength, courage, and wisdom to get through all of life''s twists and turns. Illustrations.

Divinely simple and totally engaging, this new series of board books feature Engelbreit''s signature artwork that evokes warm, happy feelings with full-color illustrations of friendly animals and babies.

Let a friend know they mean the world to you by giving them Mary Engelbreit''s newly styled gift book, A Friend Indeed. With a new size of 5 x 5 and Mary''s timeless friendship art brought to life in a whole new way, fans will certainly want to pick these up for birthday presents, Christmas presents, or just to say thank you for being my friend. Mary Engelbreit''s friendship-themed gift books are always a huge hit with people everywhere. With the turn of each page, you''ll see Mary''s art together with a touching verse, bringing a fresh spark to an ever-popular theme. -- Mary Engelbreit''s gift books have sold over three million copies.

Well-known illustrator Mary Engelbreit brings you a classic and colorful birthday book that will put you at the top of any queen''s list.

What better way to begin each new day than with Mary Engelbreit''s Just for Today, Be Happy quote-a-page book? Adapted from her top selling Day-to-Day boxed calendar, this chunky gift book allows every Mary Engelbreit fan to enjoy her classic art, joined with uplifting and positive quotes for 366 days of the year. Each day, as you turn the page, Mary''s just-for-today sentiment invites readers to be playful, read a book, give a hug or just watch a sunrise (to name just a few). Whether this gift book sits on a nightstand, kitchen table, or coffee table, let it fill this year -- and years to follow -- with inspiring thoughts and just for today . . . be happy!

At last! Mary has the perfect booklover''s kit. Inside this decorative gift box, you''ll find hidden treasures too good to be believed: a felt bookmark with buttons, embroidery, and hand-stitching; 20 four-color bookplates for personalizing your library; a spiral-bound journal with blank pages for keeping notes; and a coupon book that allows book lovers to record books they loan out, tearing off a keepsake record that travels along with the book.

You better watch out; you better not cry; better not pout; I''m telling you why: because Mary Engelbreit''s new Christmas Classics Poster Book is here! Inside this third edition poster book, you''ll find 12 classic Mary Engelbreit Christmas images, focused on the joy of this grand and glorious holiday, and sized at 11 x 14 -- a standard frame size -- they''re perfect for decorating any room in the house or even the classroom! Again you''ll find on the back of each poster a personal insight from Mary explaining her inspiration for the drawing. This classic Christmas collection is sure to bring a twinkling to the eye of every Mary Engelbreit fan! Images included are: -- Santa Marches On -- Good List -- Santa and the Snowboys -- Christmasville -- Open Your Heart -- Peace on Earth -- Believe -- Better Not Pout -- Merrily, Merrily -- Nature Is Full of Genius -- Animals Christmas -- Don''t Waste the Miracle

Projects: Velvet fruit -- Transfer pillow -- Cell phone holders -- Silhouette lampshade -- Jacob''s ladder calendar -- Painted floorcloth -- Peace pillow -- Scottie tea cozy -- Gingerbread village -- Votive candle holders -- Christmas tree tackboard -- White mouse ornament -- Tree gift box ornament -- Vintage holiday fabric placemat -- Vintage holiday fabric chair pad -- Snow family topiary -- Patchwork mitten bandboxes -- Make-up bag -- Wine gift bag -- Welcome home garland -- Holly leaf garland.

Illustrates a poem by Ernestine Schunan-Heink.

In the fourth installment of Words to Live By series, Mary Engelbreit turns her attention to teachers-those who teach inside the classroom and out. The result is sure to win high marks from educators and the rest of her fans. Strong memories of her own early school days coupled with a deep respect for the work teachers do every day has made teaches (and school children too, of course) frequent subjects of Mary''s artwork. "I guess it''s my little way of showing appreciation for a severely under-appreciated group," she says. As in the other Words to Live By books, Mary''s artwork is presented alongside inspirational quotes from famous writers, scholars, statesmen, and students-this time with words that pay tribute to the practitioners of this most noble profession. Teachers love Mary Engelbreit, and this book shows that the feeling is mutual.

The Classroom Collection focuses on reading, writing, and learning. Inside this edition you''ll find 12 education-themed prints perfect for the classroom, a student''s bedroom, or any room. As with the original edition, an inscription on the back of each poster offers a personal insight from Mary explaining her inspiration for the drawing. This is a perfect purchase for teachers or any Mary Engelbreit fan.