New Releases by Amy Ehrlich

“Captivating…” – Booklist From award-winning author Amy Ehrlich comes an illustrated biography of Willa Cather, one of America’s greatest and most beloved writers. Willa Cather’s life was a true American success story. A pioneer and determined spirit, Willa didn’t let anything stand in her way. She refused to be discouraged by the fact that in the 1880s women hadn’t written before, because she had many ideas to share. By becoming a trailblazer and following her heart, Willa Cather is remembered today as one of the greatest American writers in history. Filled with captivating and historically accurate details, as well as gorgeous illustrations by Wendell Minor, this illustrated chapter book is ideal nonfiction for middle graders.

A lyrical adaptation of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible presents the stories of Adam and Eve, Abraham, Moses and other primary figures in a continuous narrative that upholds the complexities of the original text.

Clara, who lives in a little village with her father and grandmother, loves to dance, so when a troupe of dancers performs in the village one day, Clara is enchanted enough to follow their wagons deep into the forest where what she finds there changes her life forever.

An exquisite pop-up scene provides the magical opening to each of these classic fairy tales. ''Sleeping Beauty'', ''The Princess and the Pea'', ''The Frog Prince'', ''Twelve Dancing Princesses'', ''The Wild Swans'' and ''Snow White'' are all retold in this illustrated book of Princesses.

Having all her life unquestioningly abided by her mother''s decisions to move frequently and remain aloof from outsiders, fourteen-year-old Nina Lewis begins to wonder about the reasons for their way of life. Reprint.

A biography of Rachel Carson, the biologist whose writings initiated the modern environmental movement.

All day, Baby Dragon turns down other animals'' offers to go play or find a snack while he waits for his mother to return for him, but at nightfall, he agrees to go with Crocodile to find her.

Presents four stories featuring Kazam and her troublesome magic tricks.

Kazam has trouble making her magic tricks turn out the way she expects.

Four stories about a young girl whose magic tricks do not always turn out as she had hoped.

Eleven brothers who have been turned into swans by their evil stepmother are saved by their beautiful sister. Includes suggested discussion questions and Bible verses.

Traces the white man''s conquest of the Indians of the American West, emphasizing the causes, events, and effects of the major Indian Wars leading to the symbolic end of Indian freedom at Wounded Knee.

Lucy is kidnapped by Ivan the juggler who includes her in his miniature circus as he travels to a new town in search of his sweetheart Martina.

CHILDREN''S BOOKS/YOUNG ADULT

A trio of friends spend the winter of their second grade making snowballs and Valentine cards, going to a Christmas party, and fighting a bout with chicken pox.

Mother Bunny takes her three children for a day of fun and games with their cousins at Grandma'' house.

Mischievous bunny children Harry, Larry, and Paulette have a busy day at home and at school.

Retells the Biblical story that is celebrated in the feast of Hanukkah.

A beautiful girl with extraordinarily long golden hair is imprisoned in a lonely tower by a witch.

A trio of friends spend the winter of their second grade making snowmen and valentines, going to a Christmas party, and having chicken pox.

An invitation to Santa Claus to join the bunnies for a Christmas party brings their Uncle Jack instead, but he comes with toys and Santa whiskers.

Stranded on the moon of Endor, two children are helped by a group of Ewoks to rescue their parents from the monstrous Gorax, the most feared creature in all of Endor.