Most Popular Books by Mary Engelbreit

This charming storybook treasury from New York Times bestselling artist Mary Engelbreit features twenty time-honored nursery and fairy tales brought together for the first time ever in this collection. Rendered in Mary''s signature style, this enchanting selection of childhood classics has been specially chosen from Mary Engelbreit''s Nursery Tales and Mary Engelbreit''s Fairy Tales. With so many delightful illustrations to pore over, readers of all ages will be enchanted by the magical world created here. The full list of stories included in the collection: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, The Emperor''s New Clothes, Hansel and Gretel, The City Mouse and the Country Mouse, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Gingerbread Boy, The Little Red Hen, The Ugly Duckling, Cinderella, Aladdin, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Frog Prince, The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Pea, Rapunzel, Thumbelina, Rumpelstiltskin, and Sleeping Beauty.

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.

An illustrated collection of six familiar nursery rhymes.

Making the best valentine box ever for her favorite holiday is Ann Estelle''s newest school project. It will have glitter, lace, feathers, and even wheels! There''s just one thing that Ann Estelle has forgotten -- what could that be? Valentine''s Day will be your favorite holiday, too, when you enjoy this delightful tale with Ann Estelle and her friends as lovingly imagined by best-selling artist Mary Engelbreit.

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.

Ann Estelle is disappointed by the simplicity of her new Easter hat, but after a robin lays eggs in it, she is not only excited about the baby birds but also about decorating her hat from last year for the neighborhood parade.

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.

Collects recipes from the illustrator''s friends and fans for all occasions, including quiche, pumpkin bread, lasagna, coq au vin, chili, and chocolate cake.

It is the night before Christmas! When Marie receives a handsome wooden Nutcracker from her dear uncle, she''s thrilled. But under the richly decorated tree that night, something magical happens . . . and when her toy Nutcracker transforms into a handsome Prince, Marie is whisked off to Toyland for a winter adventure she''ll never forget! The Nutcracker is one of the world''s favorite holiday stories, and Mary Engelbreit offers her vision of that joyful night, creating a picture book filled with movement and vibrant detail that even the youngest child will enjoy.

The book is in two parts. The first is to record your personal memories of Christmas holidays past. The second, is a five-year journal for you to write in during each Christmas season.

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

Join with Mary Engelbreit as she celebrates children, friendship, the power of a loving note, the cup of kindness.

Six funny rhymes from the world of Mother Goose.

Another new offering from Mary Engelbreit. A Mother''s Journal provides moms everywhere with the perfect means of passing along cherished family memories to their children. Provides writing space for favorite stories and personal history.

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

Presents sixty project ideas for crafts for each season of the year.

Something to Do (When There''s Nothing to Do) lets children bring their own artistic style to some of Mary Engelbreit''s most popular designs. This isn''t just a coloring book -- it''s full of stencil pages, craft projects, holiday decoration ideas, and greeting cards. And, when the fun is over for the day, the book''s cover fastens closed with Velcro and becomes an artwork portfolio.

New baby, new parent, newfound feelings of gentle wonder...loving art and heartfelt words make The Baby Book a memento to treasure.

"A reporter once asked Mary Engelbreit if she could cook. She answered honestly by saying, ''If my family had to depend on me for food, they would starve to death in a really cute kitchen.'' So for this cookbook, Mary called upon her family, friends, and fans for their all-time favorite dessert recipes ... because even though she may not be the chef in the family, Mary still loves and appreciates delicious desserts!"--Page 4 of cover.

Birthdays are fun to remember and easy to love when Mary Engelbreit''s frolicking friends and lively art provide the tender and thoughtful tributes. This birthday book takes the place of a birthday card for a special friend.

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.

Cont.: Family of Four ornaments; adorable ducky; playful border tree mat; giddyap stick horse; Night before Christmas pillow.

Presents more than 80 fun-to-stitch projects made from Mary Engelbreit''s charming designs.

A collection of home decorating projects and craft ideas offers detailed instructions for more than forty projects for bedrooms, guest rooms, kitchens, porches, patios, and gardens.

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.

Collects slow cooker recipes from the illustrator''s friends and fans for all occasions, including bodacious vodka sauce, reuben pork chops, and sassy chicken balsamic.

The warmth and whimsy of Mary Engelbreit''s work is even better when shared with a friend-and When a Child Is Born, So Is a Grandmother is the perfect way to spread the joy. When a Child Is Born, So Is a Grandmother makes the perfect gift for the new grandmother or grandma-to-be. Illustrated by the one-and-only Mary Engelbreit and authored by Jan Girando, this book speaks to the very essence of the close bond that grandmothers will forever share with their precious grandchildren. Let Mom and Dad handle the discipline and the scolding and leave grandma to do the cuddling and the holding. One of the most popular pieces of art from America''s favorite illustrator is her "When a Child is Born, So Is a Grandmother" image. Featuring that well-known drawing as its centerpiece, this book illustrates the joy and excitement every grandmother feels when their precious grandchild arrives into the world.

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.

Friends--new or old, young or just young at-heart--celebrate each other through the fun-filled illustrations and appreciative thoughts in Mary Englebreit''s Pals.

Mary Engelbreit fans know you don''t have to be a child to treasure the artist''s adorable paper dolls. Devoted adult collectors, in fact, clamor for Mary Engelbreit''s cut-out companions.Both books are designed with storage pockets that hold clothes after they''ve been cut out -- a unique feature for paper doll books. In addition, Mary Engelbreit presents other fun activities for kids within the books'' pages.

America''s most popular hobby--gardening, and America''s most popular illustrator--Mary Engelbreit meet in a beautiful functional workbook for gardeners of every level. This journal follows a magical journey from winter''s dream to autumn''s harvest, sharing helpful, time-tested wisdom. Includes planning sections, layout grids, and ample writing space. Available now.

Workman now publishes a separate full-color calendar catalog that includes detailed sales copy for all 1998 wall calendars, desk diaries. Page-A-Day "RM" calendars, and other calendar products. Calendar titles for 1998 are listed here also and, for your convenience, can be ordered through this catalog. Please see the order form for display information. In addition, calendars ship in August unless noted on the order form. If you have not already received a copy of the full-color calendar catalog, please call us at: 1-800-722-7202.

Stitched So Cute! -Embroidery, applique, and colored marker techniques to accent 40+ fabric projects for home decor, baby, and gifts. Inside pocket holds patterns.

Hailed by the Wall Street Journal for creating a "vast empire of cuteness" and designated as the "Norman Rockwell for our times" by People magazine, Mary Engelbreit presents the ultimate kit for creating, crafting, and commemorating. Kit Includes: * More than 150 design sheets * 10 pages of stickers * 3 selections of ribbons * 10 accent buttons * All featuring Mary Engelbreit''s distinctive art and designs * Sturdy and attractive reusable storage box

Beloved New York Times bestselling author and artist Mary Engelbreit has created a treasury of fairy tales—with each story containing just the right amount of magic and charm to fill five minutes. Mary Engelbreit’s signature illustrations and enchanting stories have captivated readers young and old. Now, in this collection of twelve fairy tales—selected by Mary Engelbreit herself—favorite characters like Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin, and Snow White each come alive in a story that can be read aloud in five minutes or less. Whether it’s playtime or bedtime, it''s the perfect time for a story!