New Releases by Claudine Gandolfi

Rubber bracelets. Blacklights. Big hair. Happy Meals . . . Thirty-something and living in denial? If you''ve missed the maturity boat, here''s your essential guide to "grown-upsmanship" to help pry your fingertips from the mooring of endless youth. Deep six the Xbox. Kiss Hello Kitty goodbye. Maturity''s calling, and it''s calling for you.

Here is the perfect blend of the timeless Irish aural traditions of music and story-telling. Claudine Gandolfi retells familiar and not-so-familiar Irish tales, and the accompanying CD holds enchanting Irish Melodies performed by The New Millennium Chorus and Symphony Orchestra. Jo Gershman''s illustrations are incomparable!

A humorous Christmas tale in the cadences of the "Dragnet" show of old.

Kathy feels lonely and betrayed when her best friend goes away for the summer and has a wonderful time.

A hilarious take-off on Twas The Night Before Christmas for any dog lover.

• Invitingly priced mini book makes a wonderful little gift for a loved one or for yourself.
• Or keep it in your desk, bag, or backpack for Yuletide inspiration at work or on the go.
• 80-page full-color hardcover with dust jacket.
• Comes with a 24K gold-plated charm on its ribbon bookmark.
• 3-1/4 inches wide x 4 inches high.