New Releases by Cynthia Bardes

Ginger, 60s and gorgeous, is shocked when her stepchildren contest her late-husband's will. She leaves Atlanta for Three Oaks, a gated enclave in Florida and meets Kevin McCoy, a dashing, younger man who quickly proclaims his love. To start a new life, Ginger must battle her stepchildren, own the secret in her past, and learn the truth about Kevin McCoy.

In their latest adventure, Pansy the poodle detective and her best friend Avery travel to Alaska, where they are asked to find a missing bear cub and baby moose. With the help of a local ranger, they follow the trail of the animals, learning about the unique landscape and wildlife of Alaska as they go. Eventually, the runaway animals are found and returned to their families, who learn from their example that moose and bears can be friends in spite of their differences--just like Pansy and Avery!

Pansy the poodle and her human friend Avery have solved mysteries all over the world—from foiling a jewel thief in Los Angeles to tracking down a talented lion cub in Africa. For their newest adventure, they travel to Rome, where a cat with culinary skills has vanished from one of the city’s best restaurants. Chef Mario is desperate to find her, so it is Pansy to the rescue! As Pansy and Avery scour Rome, listening for Angelina’s bell and sniffing the air for her signature garlic scent, they encounter such sites as the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain, and learn some useful Italian words. When they finally find Angelina, in the kitchen of a rival chef, they must teach him some lessons about stealing, envy, and the value of friendship. Most important of all, he learns that he must find his unique talent, rather than trying to copy his friend. In the end,all are reunited for a tasty picnic, and Pansy and Avery reaffirm their own special friendship. Seventh in the “Pansy the Poodle Mystery Series” of classic children’s books. Pansy in Rome is perfect for developing reading skills in young emergent readers age 3-7. Parents, teachers and librarians appreciate the heirloom-quality oversized hardcover with its extra thick pages and splendid full color illustrations.

The sixth episode in the classic series of children's books from author Cynthia Bardes and illustrator Virginia Best. Pansy the poodle and her human friend Avery have solved mysteries all over the world―from foiling a jewel thief in Los Angeles to tracking down one of the Queen's precious corgi puppies in London. Their new adventure takes them even farther from home, on a safari in Africa, where a beloved lion cub has gone missing. Pansy in Africa is perfect for teaching reading skills to young emergent readers ages 3 – 7. Pansy and Avery volunteer to help find the cub, and set off with their guides to follow paw prints and other clues. Along the way, they see and learn about the exotic landscape and animals of Africa, and even learn a few words in Swahili. When they find little Zuri, they discover that his talent for dancing has turned him into a movie star! In the end, they reunite the cub with his family and friends, and everyone learns a valuable lesson: It is our differences that make each of us special. Parents, teachers and librarians appreciate the heirloom-quality oversized hardcover with its extra thick pages and splendid full color illustrations. Give the kid in your life the gift of reading with Pansy in Africa.

Pansy the poodle and her human friend Avery have solved mysteries all over the world'from foiling a jewel thief in Los Angeles to tracking down a talking monkey in New York. But their newest adventure may be the most important one yet. They have been summoned to Buckingham Palace by Queen Elizabeth herself to find Lily, one of her beloved Corgis.As the two sleuths follow clues around London, they visit its most famous sights, from Big Ben to the Tower of London, to Selfridges Department Store. They learn what English people call hotdogs (bangers) and what they call policemen (bobbies). They even ride on the top of a double-decker bus. In the end, using their usual ingenuity and brainpower, Pansy and Avery solve the mystery, catch the dog thief, and return Lily to the Palace. The Queen throws a royal celebration and Pansy is once again reminded of the importance of friendship, forgiveness and love.

Pansy the poodle and her best friend Avery have solved mysteries all over the world. As a reward for their good deeds, they take a sightseeing trip to New York-where they stumble into a brand-new adventure. Morris, the famous talking monkey, has disappeared from the Central Park Zoo! Pansy and Avery must once again follow the clues, solve the mystery, and get Morris back to his friends and family.

In the third Pansy tale, the little chocolate poodle and her best friend Avery are summoned to Venice, Italy, to help find a parrot. Traveling by speedboat, gondola, and their own six feet, Pansy and Avery follow a mysterious trail all the way to a fancy costume ball. They solve the mystery and learn that loneliness can make people do naughty things, but good friends bring out the best in all of us.

Pansy, the poodle who lives at the Palace Hotel in Beverly Hills and Avery, the little girl who adopted her, are off on a new adventure in Pansy in Paris. The two travel to the City of Lights to solve a new mystery: who is stealing paintings from the museum? With only one clue and their boundless curiosity, the two follow the trail, foil the thieves, and recover the missing artwork having great fun as they explore a beautiful new city and enjoy its treasures. Pansy and Avery learn about the joy of travel, the satisfaction of a job well done, and the special pleasure of teamwork."

The story of an adopted dog that started it all! Pansy is a chocolate brown toy poodle rescued from an animal shelter by a young girl named Avery. Pansy's new home is the Palace Hotel in Beverly Hills. The two best friends become alarmed when a series of jewel thefts takes place at the hotel. Who will solve the mystery of the missing jewels and save the hotel from ruin? "Pansy at the Palace" is the perfect young children's book, great for reading aloud, and for beginning readers ages 3-7. The "Pansy the Poodle Mystery Series" celebrates curiosity, kindness, and friendship. It teaches children that no one is too small to make a difference in the lives of many!