New Releases by Sheryl Berk

When Kylie starts fourth grade at a new school, she starts a cupcake club in an effort to meet friends.

The second book in a delightful, delicious new series by New York Times bestselling author Sheryl Berk and her cupcake-obsessed daughter, Carrie. Shy Lexi has developed a crush and the club helps her bake him a heart-shaped cupcake, but not everything goes quite as planned. Peace, Love and Cupcakes is The Babysitter''s Club for a generation raised on Cake Boss and Ace of Cakes. Meet Lexi Poole. To Lexi, a new school year means back to baking with her BFFs in the cupcake club. But the club president, Kylie, is mixing things up by inviting new members. And Lexi is in for a not-so-sweet surprise when she is cast in the school''s production of Romeo and Juliet. If only she could be as confident onstage as she is in the kitchen. The icing on the cake: her secret crush is playing Romeo. Sounds like a recipe for trouble. Can the girls'' friendship stand the heat, or will the cupcake club go up in smoke? Includes reciples and tips to try at home! "Kids and cupcakes are the perfect recipe."—Sophie and Katherine, stars of TLC''s DC Cupcakes

A delightful, delicious middle grade debut by New York Times bestselling author Sheryl Berk and her cupcake-obsessed daughter, Carrie. Cupcake Club is the first book in the Peace, Love and Cupcakes series. This is The Babysitter''s Club for a generation raised on Cake Boss and Ace of Cakes and is slated to be a sweet success! Meet Kylie Carson. She''s a fourth grader with a big problem. How will she make friends at her new school? Should she tell her classmates she loves monster movies? Forget it. Play the part of a turnip in the school play? Disaster! Then Kylie comes up with a delicious idea: What if she starts a cupcake club? Soon Kylie''s club is spinning out tasty treats with the help of her fellow bakers and new friends. But when Meredith tries to sabotage the girls'' big cupcake party, will it be the end of the Cupcake Club? Includes recipes and tips to try at home! "Kids and cupcakes are the perfect recipe!"—Sophie and Katerine, stars of TLC''s DC Cupcakes Cupcake Club is the perfect... cupcake book for kids who love to bake, with bonus recipes included! mother daughter book club pick preteen gift for girls book for middle school girls who are reluctant readers

Presents a comprehensive guide to maintaining and styling hair for girls, including guidelines for identifying hair type, instructions on hair maintenance and products, and tips for hair styles and cuts.

These days the cost of food and other basic necessities is going through the roof. Teri Gault''s groundbreaking website, www.TheGroceryGame.com, has already helped millions save serious money. And now she shares the secrets to sensible shopping in one essential volume, so you can feed your family and take care of their needs for thousands of dollars a year less! Shop Smart, Save More provides step-by-step instructions on how to: find and shop the right stores decode "Everyday Low Prices" and other grocery store lingo master the science of coupons organize your shopping list stockpile effectively recognize bogus "bargains" and anticipate real sales go green for less green . . . and much, much more!

POP PRINCESS Britney Spears is putting girls back on the map in the pop music world. With the effervescent and intoxicating sounds of her first album, ...Baby One More Time, Britney shot straight to the top of the charts--in just the first week of the album''s release. Her ripe style and smart lyrics have captured the hearts of millions of fans, young and old. But Britney didn''t just come out of nowhere: she is a multitalented entertainment sensation who can''t remember a time in her life when she wasn''t singing, acting, or dancing. She broke into the biz at the tender age of eight, and it wasn''t long before she made her mark. TRUE BRIT gives you all the backstage info, from her first audition for The New Mickey Mouse Club to her exciting decision to go solo. You''ll also find out what it was like for Brit to work with the boys of ''N Sync, the rumors of romance, and her dazzling life beyond the stage. Britney is more than just a singer--she''s a performing phenomenon. And TRUE BRIT is your ticket into her amazing world.

"Eeyore discovers how animals communicate"--Cover [p.4].

"Pooh goes from friend to friend to find out why his stomach is making strange sounds"--Cover [p. 4].

So timid was turtle, so quiet and shy.

So big was whale, so long and wide, the others would tease as they swam by his side.

Christopher Robin leads Pooh and his pals on a treasure hunt in which the biggest prize turns out to be the fun they all had pretending to be pirates.

The singer shares photographs of her concert tour depicting both performances on stage and activities behind the scenes, and offers comments about her life as an entertainer and as a member of a family.

"I am so proud to be Jamie''s ''dad.'' She is not only a talented actress but also a bright, generous, and inspiring young lady." -- James Gandolfini "Jamie-Lynn Sigler definitely knows how to inspire people....I''m grateful to call her my friend." -- Lance Bass, *N''SYNC SHE''S YOUNG, TALENTED, BEAUTIFUL AND FAMOUS. BUT NOTHING IS THAT SIMPLE... Everyone knows Jamie-Lynn Sigler as Meadow Soprano on the HBO hit television series The Sopranos. But there''s so much more to her, as her candid, outspoken autobiography proves. In Wise Girl, Jamie-Lynn reveals both the perks and the pressures that have come with fame, and how uncertain, fearful times have made her stronger, more confident, and able to face life''s challenges. Writing openly and from the heart, she describes the emotional and physical toll taken when Lyme disease left the healthy 19-year-old paralyzed at the height of The Soprano''s popularity; an obsession with her weight that nearly destroyed her career; and the dark side of overnight success. Her story will both surprise and inspire you. For this wise girl, the key to success isn''t just what''s on the outside -- it''s using your brains, going with your gut, and learning from your experiences, including the mistakes, every day.

Barney helps Baby Bop make new friends at the playground as they play ball, ride on the swings and slides, and play a game of tag.

Baby Bop doesn''t want to share her sandcastle building tools with BJ. But she discovers that it''s more fun and more successful to work together. The important Barney theme of sharing is explored in this book, which will be popular with Moms.

America is obsessed with Sex and the City; every Sunday Millions of viewers tune in to see the latest exploits of their favorite thirty-something Manhattan socialites. The clothes! The exclusive nightclubs! The shoes! And the sex... (oh, the Sex). Ever since the first episode, Sex and the City has been dictating trends across the country making Cosmopolitans the national cocktail and Fendi Baguettes the must-have fashion item of the year. Nominated this year for nine Emmy awards, Sex and the City dominates the rating charts week after week, spawns fashion trends, and its popularity continues to grow with the release of the show''s own soundtrack, boxed video sets, and the development of thousands of fan websites. Now the fans get the scoop with Living the Life of Sex and the City. This book tells about the characters, the actors, and how to shop, drink, and date like Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda. It includes: -- A quick quiz to determine which of the girls'' readers are most like -- Info on the cast, and how they compare to their characters -- Where to find the clothes, the shoes, the bags, The Look -- Advice from dating pro''s on the do''s -- and don''ts -- of dating at the millennium -- A map of New York City pointing out the girls'' favorite bars and boutiques

Francine and Arthur find out about sportsmanship during a soccer tournament.

"When Arthur''s friends and family go to a luau, D.W. gets a lesson in trying new things-Hawaiian Style"--Back cover.

Baby Bop doesn''t want to share her sandcastle building tools with BJ. But she discovers that it''s more fun and more successful to work together. The important Barney theme of sharing is explored in this book, which will be popular with Moms.

"Pooh learns that saying "thank you" works like magic"--Page 4 cover

Tigger learns the true meaning of listening.

Roo learns to use his words to explain how he feels.

Every girl''s guide to the biggest event of the year. The quintessential prom planner, this book comes complete with a 30-day countdown calendar and worksheets for 16 months of preparation: Plus tips on: Getting the date of your dreams, going it alone, or as a group with your single friends! Deciding the dress style for you: floor length, tea length, or something above-the-knee length Keeping to a budget--whether it''s $100 or $1,000 Applying the latest hair, nail, and makeup styles like a pro Learning how to swing, salsa, and sashay your way in style Planing a killer morning-after party Making an individual statement--whether it''s with glitzy body glitter or a do-it-yourself carrot corsage Or just ordering a limo The author and her panel of advisors (everyone from stylists to the stars to recent grads who have survived their proms and have lived to talk about it) tell you how to do all this and more. Plus red-hot photos of today''s best-dressed celebrities to inspire style. And a contest you can enter to win the prom dress of your dreams!