New Releases by Alison Oliver

Sun, a sporty boy, reconnects with his artistic side in this gorgeous, joyful celebration of creativity that offers an expanded and appealing model for boyhood. Sun loves everything about playing soccer: the cheers, the competition, the winning. But he feels as though something is missing. When he sees his younger brother spread out on the floor, creating a wondrous piece of art, he remembers how much he loves to make things. He goes to the beach to think, and it’s there that a magical encounter with a fox helps him reconnect with a long-forgotten source of happiness. Simple words and stunning illustrations pair to show us there is more than one way to be a boy…and remind us of the deep satisfaction of creativity.

Ayse Yilmaz and Ahmet Sulliman have four things in common, they are beautiful and clever. They are the only children of two of the wealthiest famillies in Turkey and they don''t want to get married! Unfortunately they have no choice because their marriage was arranged when they were small children. Now Ayse is a nineteen year old independent, educated young woman and Ahmet is a twenty seven year old globe trotting playboy who sources gemstones for a living. Neither wants to give up their lifestyles. So begins a battle of wills between two people both fighting against an arrangement that will see them thrown together whether they like it or not. Ahmet projects his resentment onto Ayse who in turn cannot understand his hostility. Ahmet engineers events so that he gets Ayse away from her father and into his world so that he can manipulate the situation for his own ends. However his attempts at seduction leave him frustrated and annoyed as Ayse thwarts his passion again and again. The situation changes slowly over time when Ahmet takes Ayse to New York to pick up the engagement ring that he has commissioned for her. However, danger is lurking in the shadows in the shape of Ahmet''s ex-mistress an American socialite by the name of Serena Douglas, who tormented with jealousy and slowly coming unhinged sets about trying to sabotage Ahmet''s new life. Serena follows them from New York to their wedding in Ankara causing mayhem. Only when she almost succeeds and he nearly loses Ayse does Ahmet come to realise that he truly loves her and then it becomes a race against time to save the woman that he loves from the woman he hates and to try to save the marriage that he thought he didn''t want until it is nearly too late. This book is pure romantic fiction and has a traditional theme with a thoroughly modern backdrop.

"Be inspired by J. K. Rowling''s most creative and resilient moments in this Be Bold, Baby board book!"--Page [4] of cover.

"Be inspired by Sonia Sotomayor''s most courageous and inspirational moments in this Be Bold, Baby board book!"--Back cover.

"Be inspired by J.K. Rowling''s most creative and resilient moments in this Be Bold, Baby board book!"--Page 4 of cover

Be Bold, Baby is the book series that introduces little ones to the inspiring heroines of our time! Celebrate Oprah Winfrey’s most motivational and powerful moments, with quotes from the media mogel, and vibrant illustrations by Alison Oliver (Moon; BabyLit series.) Be encouraging. Be brilliant. Be you. Look for the companion volume, Be Bold, Baby: Michelle Obama.

"Be inspired by Michelle Obama''s most motivational and powerful moments in this Be Bold, Baby board book!"--Back cover.

MR.DARCY BABYLIT® PUZZLE $9.99 U.S. nonreturnable 30 pieces 10 1⁄4" x 14 1⁄4" finished size 2 per design minimum Available February

Introducing key addition and subtraction skills for KS1, this Addition and Subtraction practice book offers plenty of practice and reinforcement of the topics covered in school. Included are fun activities, stickers and friendly monsters to make learning fun and engaging. There''s also a monster mask as a reward for hard work. Making learning more enjoyable and engaging, this Addition and Subtraction book combines all the fun and appeal of traditional character-based activity books with real educational value. Children will learn to master the addition and subtraction skills taught at Key Stage 1, and they''ll love the characters, stickers, fun activities and monster mask. This title is part of a unique series for children aged 3-7 and parents can be assured that these books match the new curriculum and provide invaluable practice in key skills. Included in this book: * Original and appealing monster characters that kids will love* Real educational value - curriculum-based skills practice* Lots of added value - stickers, monster mask and supporting website* Plenty of practice and reinforcement of addition and subtraction skills covered in school

Introducing key multiplication and division skills for KS1, this Multiplication and Division practice book offers plenty of practice and reinforcement of the topics covered in school. Included are fun activities, stickers and friendly monsters to make learning fun and engaging. There''s also a monster mask as a reward for hard work. Making learning more enjoyable and engaging, this Multiplication and Division book combines all the fun and appeal of traditional character-based activity books with real educational value. Children will learn to master the multiplication and division skills taught at Key Stage 1, and they''ll love the characters, stickers, fun activities and monster mask. This title is part of a unique series for children aged 3-7 and parents can be assured that these books match the new curriculum and provide invaluable practice in key skills. Included in this book: * Original and appealing monster characters that kids will love* Real educational value - curriculum-based skills practice* Lots of added value - stickers, monster mask and supporting website* Plenty of practice and reinforcement of multiplication and division skills covered in school

Introducing key addition and subtraction skills for KS1, this Addition and Subtraction practice book offers plenty of practice and reinforcement of the topics covered in school. Included are fun activities, stickers and friendly monsters to make learning fun and engaging. There''s also a monster mask as a reward for hard work. Making learning more enjoyable and engaging, this Addition and Subtraction book combines all the fun and appeal of traditional character-based activity books with real educational value. Children will learn to master the addition and subtraction skills taught at Key Stage 1, and they''ll love the characters, stickers, fun activities and monster mask. This title is part of a unique series for children aged 3-7 and parents can be assured that these books match the new curriculum and provide invaluable practice in key skills. Included in this book: * Original and appealing monster characters that kids will love* Real educational value - curriculum-based skills practice* Lots of added value - stickers, monster mask and supporting website* Plenty of practice and reinforcement of addition and subtraction skills covered in school