New Releases by DAWN APPERLEY

The Snow Fairies are getting ready for their Christmas party-and there''s so much to do! Can you help them? Decorate the Christmas tree, choose a party dress, make the recipes and the paper chains; then put on your Snow Fairy tiara and bracelet and join in the fun. With flaps to lift, tabs to pull, things to make and a stand-up play scene with stickers this interactive novelty book will keep little girls happily entertained for hours.

Dans la Forêt Enchantée, un pique-nique est organisé... Et tu es invité ! Lance-toi dans les préparatifs avec Myrtille et tous ses amis ! Aide Myrtille à choisir sa robe. Mets ton bracelet de pâquerettes. Cuisine de délicieux gâteaux. Fabrique des guirlandes de papier. Donne vie au pique-nique, grâce à une maquette, des figurines et des autocollants !

Join Princess Rosebud and her friends as they look for the perfect fancy dress costume for the royal party. This fabulous novelty book includes lift-the-flap surprises and special gifts, perfect for little girls: a flower bracelet, pretty stickers, a ''bunny ears'' tiara and a pink ring. Perfect for playing dressing up with friends.

Blossom the Rabbit and Boo the Bear are best friends. They play in the forest together, make gifts for each other, and giggle a lot. But when it comes time for Boo to hibernate, Blossom worries how she will get through the long winter alone. Dawn Apperley''s soft, beautiful illustrations bring to life this touching story of strength found through friendship, that all young children will identify with.

Blossom and Boo stay up late and brave all the new sights and sounds of the forest after dark -- hooting owls, screeching bats, creaky branches, and scary shadows. Children will enjoy the vicarious experience of Blossom and Boo''s bedtime adventure while parents will appreciate the reassuring message that nighttime is best for sleeping and daytime is best for playing.

It''s party time in Blueberry Wood! All the animals are busy getting ready for the celebration. Here''s Rabbit with his freshly-baked cakes, Mole with his wheelbarrow full of vegetables and Squirrel hanging lanterns in the trees. A hugely impressive pop-up windmill and woodland scene that children can really play with. Includes a pull-out tray full of sturdy stand-up characters, paper bunting and washing line to make and hang, peelable stickers, ribbons, felt and miniature books. There''s a windmill with turning sails, a tree-top school room, a playground with moving swings - and lots more. With so much to make and do - includes recipes, colouring books and song sheets. There''s even a felt picnic rug to weave! Over 20 press-out pieces, including a press-out wheelbarrow, boat and market stall to make. An irresistible book that will keep children entertained for hours!

Young readers can follow Princess Rosebud through the ten steps it takes to become a perfect ballerina as she prepares to dance in the Butterfly Ballet.

Voudrais-tu devenir une parfaite danseuse ? Alors suis la princesse Bouton de Rose dans sa préparation pour le Ballet des Papillons : tout comme elle, n''oublie pas de t''échauffer et de t''entraîner chaque jour pour réussir pliés, arabesques et pirouettes... Lorsque tu seras prête, choisis une jolie tenue de scène et apprends à donner le meilleur de toi- même. Un petit cadeau offert par Bouton de Rose récompensera tes efforts à la fin du livre.

"Find out how a princess loves and cares for her unicorn and gets her in tip-top condition for the unicorn show"--Back cover.

Alors suis Bouton de Rose dans sa quête : aide-là se protéger des dragons, à réaliser un dessert princier ou encore à paraître en public... et récolte avec elle les étoiles scintillantes de la perfection ! Un petit cadeau offert par Bouton de Rose récompensera tes efforts à la fin du livre.

A pink and girlie novelty book - featuring Princess Rosebud. Full of of lift-the-flap surprises and a Princess gift at the end.

A colorfully illustrated, shell-shaped book introduces readers to all the wonders of the magical world of mermaids, enhanced with a removable glittery tiara, shell bracelet, hair extensions, jewels, and more. 75,000 first printing.

Ollie Otter is left with Grandma for the night, as his parents have to go away. As expected he is anxious, but Mum gives him her glove to keep and promises she''ll be back after just one sleep. Time soon flies by and before he realises it, Mum and Dad are back.

Illustrations and short verses celebrate the relationship between mother and child.

Animals and birds all around the world are falling asleep as the moon and stars shine above.

On the night before Christmas, little animals play in the snow, prepare for Christmas, and look forward to the arrival of Santa Claus. Original.

A two-year-old penguin named Flop is sad when his five-year-old brother, Flip, would rather play with a friend his own age.

No matter how quietly Lily-Lu tries to play, she keeps making noise and getting warned not to wake her sleeping sibling.

Snug behind the hen house door, Lie five new eggs in the straw. Look! With a crack and a snap, comes a great big surprise: sharp beaks and bright eyes. Feathery faces peeping out, and soon there''s a cheeping and chasing and a running about. By the end of this sweet tale, children will agree that "we love you little chicks!"