New Releases by Mary Hoffman

This sequel to Specially Sarah tells the story of young Lucy''s struggle to assert herself as the middle child sandwiched between an older sister and a younger brother.

An amazing girl...an amazing book...and now amazing paper dolls!Grace can do or be anything she wants to be! Now Grace''s aspirations come to life with paper dolls that make it possible for children -- and adults -- to dress her in many of the roles she plays in the best-selling book Amazing Grace.Amazing Grace Paper Dolls will provide children with hours of fun, while at the same time encouraging them to develop confidence and self-esteem.For optimum sales appeal, several enhancements have been included: -- A press-out theater trunk for storing the entire wardrobe-- A stage backdrop featuring a foil spotlight to show how Grace will look on stage playing any of her many roles-- A special page for designing and coloring one''s own creations

Although a classmate says that she cannot play Peter Pan in the school play because she is black, Grace discovers that she can do anything she sets her mind to do. Full color.

Grace is invited for a visit with her father and his new family in Africa.

To Grace, family has always meant her Ma, her Nana and a cat called Paw-Paw, so when Papa invites her to visit him in The Gambia, she dreams of finding the kind of fairy-tale family she has read about in stories. But, as Nana reminds her, families are what you make them.

Featuring a soft cloth Grace doll to curl up with while reading the award-winning story of Amazing Grace. From her happy brown eyes and perky pigtails to her striped hair ribbons and two missing front teeth, Grace has been faithfully recreated from her storybook character. Now children can think of new roles for Grace to act out.

Shows the giant panda in its natural surroundings and describes its life and struggles for survival.

Determined to play Peter Pan in the school play, African-American Grace meets opposition in her classmates, who insist that Peter Pan is a boy and white

Discusses the behavior patterns and habitats of various kinds of snakes.

A collection of children''s books on the subject of bears.

The first of a family series. Five-year-old Sarah discovers that being the oldest child of the family can be hard work. She''s the first to brave the outside world of school, making friends and going to birthday parties, but this difficult year also brings fun and excitement - and a new sister.

Text and photographs describe the behavior and habitats of wild dogs.

Despite a sudden rain shower, a family all set for a picnic carries out its plans, finding adventure and fun on an indoor picnic.

Discusses the behavior patterns of giraffes and show them in their natural surroundings.

Describes the life cycle and natural environment of the hippopotamus with emphasis on its struggle for survival.

Briefly describes the physical characteristics, habits and behavior of elephants.

Shows the tiger in its natural surroundings and describes its life and struggle for survival.