New Releases by Barbara Helen Berger

How far is it to Lhasa? Very far. Up windy slopes, over mountain torrents and snows, a boy and his yak keep going. Will they ever reach the holy city of Lhasa? The boy doesn¿t know, but an old woman has told him he can make it there before nightfall. Barbara Helen Berger brings beauty and power to her retelling of this parable from Tibet. Its wise and simple message will encourage children of any age who dream of a shining goal that seems ¿very far.¿ Full-color illustrations.

Thunder Bunny was a surprise. She was the last and littlest one. But there was something about her . . . just something.Thunder Bunnyis a poetic and stunningly simple story of one most unusual bunny who comes out of the blue—and discovers who she is.In exquisite collage, Barbara Helen Berger brings life to this remarkable and original story that celebrates the spirit and courage of even the smallest. Like Berger’s classic Grandfather Twilight,a story to remember.

Mother Moon is looking for her child. As she calls for him, her tears turn into stars that fall into the sea and are rescued, along with her little one, by a lot of otters. These playful animals cavort and rollick in the starlight until Mother Moon looks down and sees them--and her child, safe and sound. Barbara Helen Berger''s poetic words and luminous illustrations are beautifully fused in this dreamlike tale that is just perfect for bedtime."Toddlers are sure to delight in the mischievous antics of all those whiskery otters." --School Library Journal, starred review

The people living in a tiny city on a pin, thinking that theirs is the biggest city in the world but feeling lonesome, discover another city on another pin and rejoice that they are not alone. Whimsical words and art highlight this magical story. Full-color illustrations.

Brief tales of wise and holy people who have lived gently with animals, from various countries and cultures, including tales of St. Francis, Buddha, and Siddhartha, and European and Oriental legends.

Gemino has a jewel for a heart. But he has no voice: he can sing only withhis violin. His song is for Pavelle. And when he plays, she dances. One day, Gemino ismissing. How can Pavelle dance without a song? "Ohhh," sigh the shadows. They knowwhere Gemino is, and show Pavelle the way. She finds him in tatters, his jewel heartgone. "Can you fix him?" the shadows whisper. Pavelle can only try. With luminous artand gentle, poetic text, Barbara Helen Berger creates a magical story of transformationand the healing power of love.

At the day''s end, Grandfather Twilight walks in the forest to perform his evening task, bringing the miracle of night to the world.

An imaginative little girl spends a happy day with her playmate, who arrives with a pet lion.

A donkey has fantastic dreams while crossing the desert, and at the end of the day the lady who has been riding on his back gives birth in a cave to a very special baby, the baby Jesus.

Glowing, colorful artwork and lyrical prose lead readers on a journey as an ordinary donkey carries a not-so-ordinary cargo to Bethlehem.