New Releases by Dan Elish

Focuses on the events surrounding James Meredith''s efforts to be allowed to attend the University of Mississippi in 1962.

First published in the US in 1993, this copiously illustrated collection of activities, stories, songs and poems relating to Christmas includes information about Christmas traditions, instructions for making Christmas decorations and presents, and recipes for treats such as gingerbread stars and walnut brittle.

Fourth-grader Jason, the only member of his Little League team who can talk with animals, improves his team''s chances to win the championship with the help of an elderly polar bear named Whitney.