New Releases by Valerie Tripp

Welcome springtime with this playful, full-color chapter book! A robin has moved into the garden, and the WellieWishers couldn't be more excited! As they care for the robin, they learn new things about what birds like to do and eat. But one day, the robin disappears! Will the girls be able to find the robin and his secret? Animal-lover Willa is on the case!

From American Girl, meet the WellieWishers, a sweet and silly group of girls who each have the same big, bright wish: to be a good friend. Join them in playful early chapter books, as they step into their colorful garden boots, and get ready for stomping in mud puddles, putting on shows, and helping friendships grow. The WellieWishers'' castle has become a school for royalty! Camille is teaching the others how to curtsy with a crown, ride a unicorn, and make wishes come true. But being princes and princesses takes some practice. Luckily, the mistakes are magical, too. Includes ideas for encouraging a child''s learning through play.

"Let''s play mermaids," Camille says on a hot day. The WellieWishers imagine an underwater world full of colorful coral reefs and friendly sea creatures. When Camille and Willa discover a sunken ship, they have a great idea for surprising their friends. Camille comes up with an even bigger surprise! Will the others help her pull it off?

In this third book in the S.M.A.R.T. Squad series, best friends Izzy Newton, Allie Einstein, Marie Curie, Charlie Darwin, and Gina Carver set out on a mystery-filled outdoor adventure. Now that Izzy''s finally found her voice in public speaking class and become an ice hockey star, she''s determined to conquer her "dizzy-Izzy-ness" in new situations-including caring for her brand-new braces on an outdoor education overnight and her friends'' good-natured teasing about her friend Trevor. But the forecast for fun turns cloudy when the girls discover their cabin chaperone is none other than Izzy''s tough public-speaking teacher, Ms. Martinez, and their junior counselor is eighth grade mean girl, Maddie Sharpe. When an innocent exchange of harmless pranks with Maddie takes a turn for the worse, the Squad turns to science to prove their innocence. That''s nothing, though, compared with the terrifying swamp monster haunting their campsite, a catastrophe befalling Ms. Martinez, and a mysterious disaster threatening the future of camp itself. With their very survival on the line, will science be enough to save the day?

"Molly tries to keep spirits up on the home front during World War II by bringing people together for Christmas"--Provided by publisher.

"Let's pretend we live in a castle," says Ashlyn. The five friends have great fun being princesses until one day a grumpy dragon appears! The girls try wishes and spells to make the dragon go away. Then Willa, who understands animals, points out that there's one thing they haven't tried. But will it work?

An American girl doll kit which includes: 1 paperback book of Sunlight and Shadows : Josefina, 1824, 1 Josefina American girl doll, 1 set of doll outfit, 1 laminated card of outfit item list, 1 American girl doll carrying case.

"Growing up in the 1950s, nine-year-old Maryellen longs to stand out, but in a family with five brothers and sisters, it's easy to get lost in the shuffle!"--

Emerson learns that taking care of a chick isn't easy after Queen Ruby's first egg hatches.

The Wellie Wishers go camping, but when they arrive at the campsite, they discover they are missing some key items.

The WellieWishers are making a carnival in the garden--and there will be a real horse to ride! Ashlyn refuses to come because she's afraid of horses. The carnival just won't be as much fun without Ashlyn! Can her friends convince her to give it a try? Illustrations. 5/8.

The WellieWishers want to give Aunt Miranda something special for her birthday, and when Kendall discovers the Tomorrow Pile, a bunch of old, dirty, broken things, she sees the potential to make some cool stuff.

When the other Wellie Wishers see how much Camille misses living by the sea, they plot to turn their garden into an ocean. -- provided by publisher.

When Camille loses two teeth in one day, Ashlyn decides to cheer up her friend by throwing a party. The party is meant to be a secret so the other WellieWishers will be surprised too, but a rainstorm and other woes are on the horizon! Will Ashlyn acc

When she discovers that Nellie and her sisters have been sent to an orphanage, Samantha, now living with her aunt and uncle in New York City, tries to help her friends as much as she can.

Samantha Parkington is an orphan being raised by her wealthy grandmother at the start of a brand-new century, a time when new ideas and inventions are changing everyone''s lives. Samantha''s own world is filled with elegance and privilege, but she sees that not everyone''s life is changing for the better-especially her friend Nellie, a servant girl who lives next door. Some people consider "mixing with servants" bold and improper. But for Samantha, a person''s worth isn''t measured by wealth. True friendship is what matters most. Book jacket.

Connor and Logan have no trouble sharing a red toy car during recess until Logan decides to play with it in the mud and neat Connor determines to hide the vehicle from his messy classmate.

After reading this story about Molly and her new puppy, girls can read about the heroic dogs who served in the military in 1944 and can make dog waffles, treats like those Molly might have made for Bennett. Full color.

Hallie likes everything about school except handwriting, but her new teacher and a project with butterflies helps her like that too.

Nine-year-old Josefina, the youngest of four sisters living in New Mexico in 1824, tries to help run the household after her mother dies.

In 1934, Kit faces a very different Christmas because of her family''s financial problems and allows her pride to estrange her from her best friend.

Felicity's hoop gets her into trouble. Now she must spend a day with Mrs. Burnie, the crabbiest woman in town. But when Felicity discovers he secret, her whole view of the woman changes. Illustrations.

Ten-year-old Molly and her friend Susan have different ideas about how to present their school report on George Washington. Includes historical notes on George Washington and a recipe for cherry-nut cupcakes.

In 1933 Cincinnati, Kit is an enthusiastic baseball player whose home run slide has surprising consequences. Includes historical notes on major league baseball and the Cincinnati Reds in the 1930s and provides ideas for decorating a baseball cap.

Nine-year-old Josefina lives on a ranch in New Mexico in 1824.

Aunt Millie impresses Kit with her money-saving cleverness. American Girls Collection/Kit #6.

On a visit to Cincinnati from rural Kentucky during the Great Depression, Aunt Millie impresses Kit with her money-saving cleverness. Includes information on life in America during the Great Depression.

Kit doesn't like her cranky Uncle Hendrick, until he unwittingly gives Kit a great idea that gives her and her family hope for the future.

Tired of doing chores and longing for adventure during the Great Depression, Kit meets a hobo and decides to hop a freight train.

In 1932, Kit faces a very different Christmas because of her family''s financial problems and allows her pride to estrange her from her best friend.