New Releases by Ruth Soffer

Twelve dinosaurs are detailed in this little activity book, including the Stegosaurus, Archaeopteryx, Ornitholestes, Plesiosaurus, and more. A page of easy-to-read text provides fascinating facts about each dinosaur. Includes stickers.

Discover an oasis of tranquility with 31 beautiful illustrations of the hardy plants and flowers that dot desert landscapes. A wide range of natural marvels includes prickly pear cacti, spiky saguaros, the solitary Coryphantha borwigii, and other realistic images, many enhanced by native wildlife and insects. Pages are printed on one side only and perforated for easy removal. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Desert Blooms and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

The delicate beauty of butterflies and flowers is captured in these 31 realistic garden scenes. Each page features a different species among dazzling blooms planted specifically to attract the wondrous insects.

This collection of 31 richly detailed art includes a cluster of red and purple clematis, bee-eating birds, long-stemmed lily pads, migrating monarch butterflies, and much more.

Flower lovers will cherish this treasury of 31 tropical blossoms from around the world. Accurate images range from the pink rain lily and other exotic varieties to familiar gladiolas and dahlias.

Designed especially for animal lovers and adult colorists, this book features 31 original illustrations of cats and dogs in precious poses. The furry friends appear singly and together, indoors and out, in a heartwarming gallery of animal companions. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Lovable Cats and Dogs and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

Explore the exotic plant life featured in the grow-it-yourself kits manufactured by DuneCraft. Full-page images to color and fascinating captions profile the moonflower, fly trap, money plant, and many others.

Thirty-one realistic portraits of extraordinarily beautiful birds offer close-ups of exotic species from around the world. Birds of land and sea include the purple heron, palm cockatoo, scarlet macaw, flamingo, toucan, crowned crane, roseate spoonbill, kingfisher, and many others. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Exotic Birds and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

Colorists and gardening enthusiasts will adore these magnified views. Thirty-one accurate illustrations include sunflowers, marigolds, birds of paradise, and oriental lilies. Previously published as In Full Bloom: A Close-Up Coloring Book.

Thirty realistic drawings offer dramatic full-page portraits of many species. Images of aquatic birds, long-distance migrants, and raptors include the roseate spoonbill, burrowing owl, American white ibis, and many others. Captions.

Forty-four illustrations introduce such animals as a Gila monster, kit fox, prairie dog, desert tortoise, and others plus a wide variety of plant life: cactus, sagebrush, saltbush, and many more. Free Teacher''s Manual available. Grades: 3–5.

Many birds mate for life, and these lovely stained glass images portray 16 different avian varieties in pairs. Realistic drawings include flamingoes, swans, Western tanagers, honeycreepers, bluebirds, and other species.

Fetching portraits of canine companions range from a lively Lab to a snoozing bulldog. Sixteen stained glass images of the American Kennel Club''s top dogs encompass a winning array of beloved breeds.

This collection of 16 purr-fect portraits features furry felines posing in the prettiest outdoor settings. Includes a variety of breeds -- from Bengal and Himalayan to Persian and Siamese -- that will glow when placed near a window.

Sixteen full-page, realistic images of flowers reveal the blossoms'' romantic symbolism. Color daffodils (chivalry), zinnias (constancy), sunflowers (adoration), sweet peas (shyness), day lilies (enthusiasm), and other blooms.

Explore the oceans and beaches of the world with these 133 marine illustrations. Realistic images depict the splendid variety of underwater life, from seahorses and jellyfish to conches and clams.

Artists of any skill level can add life to this marvelous menagerie of 23 creatures, featuring pigs, giraffes, deer, zebras, and pandas, as well as dogs, cats, and horses.

The top cat breeds are represented in 30 lovely, lifelike illustrations. From the willowy Burmese to the proud British Cream, a wash of color is all these pretty kitties need to win Best in Show!

The Earth is home to thousands of species of birds. This fact-filled coloring book introduces 30 of the most fascinating. From the Andean condor, with its wingspan of nearly eleven feet, to the tiny bee hummingbird, weighing in at less than an ounce, these remarkable birds come in all sizes and colors. Nature artist Ruth Soffer provides accurate, ready-to-color images of the roadrunner, the great hornbill, the emperor penguin, the blue-footed booby, the Raggiana bird of paradise, the European bee-eater, and other intriguing feathered creatures.

A tiger swallowtail, red admiral, coral hairstreak, and 20 other butterfly varieties nestled in flowers come vividly to life when colored with paints, pencils, or other media.

Thirty full-page, realistic images of flowers, birds, butterflies, and other wonders of nature that lie just beyond the doorstep: seasonal gardens, cactus plants, edible flowers, and other lovely samples.

Twenty-nine bird species are spotlighted in this carefully rendered collection, where bluebirds frame the letter "B," an ibis stands as high as the letter "I," a curious umbrella bird perches on the letter "U," and an "S" curves around the bodies of three mute swans. Additional varieties include: American Avocet Cardinal Duck (Mallard) Egret Goldfinch Painted Bunting Quetzal Toucan Warbler Xenops . . . and the multi-striped Zebra Finch. As a bonus, a lovely two-page spread features a quartet of winged creatures perched on the branches of a flowering tree. Identifying captions accompany each delightful drawing.

Sixteen graceful winged creatures glow with life when colored and placed near a light source. Covers show true colors of the belted kingfisher, American robin, northern cardinal, eastern bluebird, western tanager, American goldfinch, ruby-throated hummingbird, and nine other species. Full-color versions of all illustrations included on the covers.

Nature lovers and coloring book fans of all ages will enjoy coloring such adorable creatures as four little piglets and their mom, two white-tailed fawns, a pair of beagle pups resting under their father''s watchful eye, and three lion cubs tended to by their parents. Captions. 30 illustrations.

This collection of blossoming beauties includes graceful daffodils framing the letter "D," orchids enhancing the letter "O," roses entwining an "R," and 23 other flowery letters of the alphabet. As an additional bonus, a double-page spread features a magnificent ready-to-color flower garden. A sophisticated coloring book for adults that love flowers.

Excellent introduction to sea life spotlights at least one example of marine plant and animal life for each letter of the alphabet. More than 60 different species are represented in detailed, accurate illustrations — from Anemone clownfish and Kelp to Moorish idol and Ziebell''s handfish. For ages 10 and up. 27 black-and-white illustrations. Identifications.

Finely detailed, accurately rendered illustrations depict 29 species of lepidoptera, among them sheep moth, painted lady, malachite butterfly, and western tiger swallowtail. Captions.

Add color and a source of light to pictures of a brown pelican, Atlantic puffin, herring gull, blue teal, and 4 other birds and watch them glow with life.

Eighteen beautiful flowers in miniature tattoo format: rose, tiger lily, daffodil, tulip, poinsettia, carnation, iris, 11 more. Add floral flair to any body part. Safe, easily removed.

Forty-three accurate images: American flamingo, osprey, double-crested cormorant, brown pelican, Atlantic puffin, and other avian creatures -- all described in fact-filled captions.