New Releases by Anna Pignataro

A little girl spends time with her grandma on her boat. Time flows in its own way and everything is different on the boat, small and cosy even the window as round as the world. Together, grandma and granddaughter, explore the little wonders of simple activities and daily routine, share the glorious sea and sky and the closeness of the stars. They collect driftwood and sea glass they make chimes and sing like mermaids. They experience the wonder of the changing seasons and sounds around them but mostly, they treasure the precious time spent in a blissful stream of unforgettable days. This story is based on my daughter''s many visits and long stays at Nonna''s house. A gentle and loving tribute to the precious time my daughter spent with my mother.

Age range 1 to 3 Chill Out focuses on the importance of being free to be still and to experience small moments. To appreciate simple but powerful everyday things and to find ways of relaxing the mind and body. These little exercises help to keep the mind clear and healthy and restore positivity and create an openness to bigger thinking, gratitude, and wonderment.

Age range 3+ Deep in a snowy forest Owl and Frida live happily together. Each night they look out their little window at the moon and wonder what lies beyond the snow. Then one midwinter day Owl starts to change, his dreams begin to fill with magic and nothing is ever the same again.

If I could, I would give you the sun, I would give you the rainbows, the clouds, they would be all... for you.

In this beautiful story of kindness and empathy, loneliness and love, one creature finds that the help he needs is just a song and a sigh away. Whale''s beautiful song winds its way through the ocean, reaching the farthest of faraways. His song is one of happiness and hope, magic and wonder--and Whale''s fellow sea creatures are calmed, cheered, and lulled by it. But though Whale sings his tender song day after day, night after night, Whale wonders why he has no song to fill his empty heart. So when he lets out a mournful sigh, the ocean carries it like a wish through its fathoms, bringing it to just the right place. Filled with stunning art and poetic language, this poignant story reminds us that being kind and helping a friend in need is sometimes the most beautiful thing of all. Praise for The Heart of a Whale: "A picture book . . . that touches on the wistfulness of solitude and the joy of finding a companion." --The Wall Street Journal * "Lyrical text . . . dreamlike . . . A sweet cetacean story." --Kirkus Reviews,*STARRED REVIEW* * "This visually stunning story is as beautiful to see as it is to read." --SLJ, *STARRED REVIEW* "This is a quiet, gentle love story that will appeal to youngsters." --Booklist "The text is lyrical and imagistic . . . the illustrations evince an undulating dreaminess. This is a calming and peaceful bedtime readaloud." --BCCB

I wish I had a tiger, a tiger from the zoo. A tiger of my own to love-a tiger just like you. A funny rhyming story about a little girl and a troublesome (but lovable) tiger.

Deep down at the bottom of the garden is a little village. It is a village of little fairies. The little fairies flitter and fly around the garden as they go about their day. Trixy the little fairy loves shapes! Can you find the shapes with Trixy?

Three Anna Pignataro books in one hardcover collection Three of Anna Pignataro''s tales of motherly love are now bound together in one beautiful, keepsake edition. These gently affirming stories feature Sammy, a young bear with important questions, and his Mama, who assures him that she is with him every step of the way. This hardcover volume includes: * Mama, Will You Hold My Hand? * Mama, How Long Will You Love Me? * Mama, Will I Be Yours Forever?

All around us, the world grows -- much as a mother''s love for her child. In this exquisite new picture book, Pip, an adorably curious little panda, asks, "Mama, when will I be big?" Mama uses examples in nature to show that, like the world around them, Pip will grow -- as will her love for her cub. A beautifully illustrated story celebrating the affectionate relationship between parent and child, and fostering an appreciation for the ever-changing natural world and its gifts. A must-have for bedtime, storytime or any time!

When her relatives get together, it''s clear that she doesn''t quite fit in. And when she starts kinder, she realises just how different she is to everyone else. Then one day Miss Tibble, the kinder teacher, tells her class that like a snowflake, everyone is special in their own way. Then she asks each child to tell her how they might be special. Agatha cannot think of a single way she is special, so she sneaks away to hide. When the whole class search for her, and are quite upset about her absence, she leaves her hiding spot. Then several students suggest why Agatha is special. And, in the end, everyone agrees that Agatha is the best at being Agatha! Taps into early learning issues of belonging and acceptance. Links into Australian Curriculum-Civics and Citizenship - Students Prep to Year 4, developing ideas about social skills and values such as respect and caring for others. The use of a protagonist as an animal represents the idea of the ''every'' child, easily related to by young readers.

Over a rickety bridge Oli asked, Mamma, will you hold my hand? Ill hold your hand and youll hold mine and well go everywhere together, said Mamma. Like small children the world over, Oli the baby bear wants confirmation of her mothers love. With the tender patience and wise imagination of a loving parent, mother bear explains... Focusing on the realities of the world around us, Mamma bear leads Oli gently through a series of landscapes, emphasising the magic and wonder of small everyday moments of togetherness between parents and children. Originally published as Together, sequel to the best-selling Always.

Underneath a big old elm, Oli asked, ''Mamma, how long will you love me?'' ''Always,'' Mamma smiled. Like small children the world over, Oli the baby bear wants confirmation of his mother''s love. But when she assures him she will love him always, Oli has no concept of what she means. ''How long is always?'' he wants to know. With the tender patience and wise imagination of a loving parent, mother bear explains... Originally published in hardback as Always. Now in board book format perfect for little hands!

The precious follow-up to MAMA WILL YOU HOLD MY HAND? and MAMA, HOW LONG WILL YOU LOVE ME? From bestselling author/illustrator Anna Pignataro comes the third title in her bestselling series, MAMA, WILL I BE YOURS FOREVER?, a sweet and loving portrayal of what "forever" means. The world is a very big place filled with everyday wonders that can both fascinate and confuse young readers. But Anna''s text and sweeping illustrations are reassuring and engaging, showcasing the love of a parent for their child as well as introducing children to the many wonders of nature and life.

Over a rickety bridge Oli asked, ''Mamma, will you hold my hand?'' ''I''ll hold your hand and you''ll hold mine and we''ll go everywhere together,'' said Mamma. Like small children the world over, Oli the baby bear wants confirmation of her mother''s love. With the tender patience and wise imagination of a loving parent, mother bear explains . . . Focusing on the realities of the world around us, mother bear leads Oli gently through a series of landscapes, emphasising the magic and wonder of small everyday moments of togetherness between parents and children.

Introducing a new series for early readers. Join best friends Abby and Eve as they discover the world of the Butterfly Bunnies. A place where magical things happen and the most important thing is friendship. MELODY AND THE MUSIC BOX: There''s something wrong with Melody''s music box. It keeps changing all the sounds in Butterfields. Melody''s supposed to sing for the King and Queen, at the Butterfields Music Concert but now her beautiful voice sounds horrible. Could it be the Grizzly Moth Hare up to his evil tricks again? How will Abby and Eve find a way to help The Butterfly Bunnies? In the real world Abby has her first ballet audition but she''s lost all confidence because of snobby Tiffany Cornish, the new girl in St Ives! Can Abby and Eve find a way to help the Butterfly Bunnies again? And who''s the snobby new girl at St Ives and why is she being so mean to Abby?

Princess and Fairy have been invited to attend the Ballet Frou-Four where they''ll both see their idols Coco and Bijou! Two pairs of red, enchanted ballet slippers are waiting to fly them there, but will they be able to find everything on their list of twinkly things in time for the show? Hop in and join Princess and Fairy - the two most adorable bunnies in all of Fairyland - as they pirouette across the page in their latest glittering adventure. Visit Swan Lake, Coppelia Cove, Sleeping Beauty Bay and more. And remember that the most twinkly things may be found where you least expect!

When Abby Star moves to St Ives she is sad and lonely but then a miracle happens. Eve Knight lives right next door and soon the girls become best friends. One day they make a clover wish and everything changes. Pandora the Butterfly Bunny appears and asks for their help. Can Abby and Eve help Pandora find the key to spring before it is too late or will they be stuck in wintertime forever.

Have you ever seen a football field turn into a forest filled with birds? Has your classroom ever turned into a river, your desk become a boat? Have fish filled your bath tub? Have you ever seen the streets around your house change into hills of grass blown about by the wind? Unexpected magical things happen when Stephen hears the music of the flute. Come and listen for yourself

A little bear wants to know how long his mother will love him.

Welcome to Apple Street, where the sun is shining and six little animal friends are doing what they like to do best of all. But what happens when it starts to rain?

So many animals have great big questions to ask. But who can give them a great big answer? This story is based on the tale of Noah''s Ark, and features themes of tolerance and acceptance.

How important is a name? Ewan decides to change his, and his family plays along. Each day Ewan has a new name, until one day he chooses one that he doesn''t know is strictly for girls. While learning the days of the week, children can identify with Ewan and his search for his sense of self, and enjoy the unfolding drama of daily family life. Parents and teachers will be amused and entertained by this feisty little boy. Finally Ewan''s mum and dad let Ewan find his own satisfactory solution.

Themes of friendship and belonging On the very first day that Nic and Naomi became friends they discovered that there were two things they both liked the best. The first was that they liked to run fast. They found that they could run faster than anyone just after Naomi and her mother moved into the little wooden falling-down house right at the end of Rabbit Street. Nic and Naomi have a race down Rabbit Street straight off and then discover all the other fun and funny things they have in common...

It''s summer on Bondi Beach and Jack''s planning to spend most of it in the surf with his best friend Mikey. But he hasn''t counted on meeting a very determined mermaid, with marriage on her mind.

Big Jim is a strong horse who s growing old. He loves his family Max and Sally and their two children, Bonnie and Max Junior and he loves taking them from town to town for their travelling acrobat and magic theatre show. But he s also longing for home: the beautiful field with the trees by the river. Big Jim wishes there was a Little Jim who could replace him and give his aching legs some restThen one day Big Jim and the family arrive at a small one-street town the kind they call a one-horse town . A man leads a filly, Misty, across the field and presents her to Max. Misty joins the family on their travels, and Big Jim tells her all about the river back home.Eight weeks later when they finally arrive home, it dawns on Big Jim that Misty is his replacement, and that he ll at last be able to retire and stay in his beloved field forever.