New Releases by Elise Allen

A charming storybook collection of inspiring tales based on the Netflix series Princess Power—perfect for read alouds or bedtime! Based on the bestselling Princesses Wear Pants picture books, revisit some of your favorite episodes of the Netflix series Princess Power, in print for the first time, with this gifty storybook collection. Each of the 12 stories retells a beloved episode from the show, making it perfect for group read alouds or when it’s time to settle down for bed.

Double the adventure, double the twists, and double the sisterhood! Sara leaned closer to Flissa and Loriah. "Why does everyone here say ''princess'' like it''s a bad word?" Princesses Sara and Flissa have made a triumphant return from the Twists and are excited to attend Maldevon Academy, the first school for both magical and non-magical students. Flissa hopes to join the school''s hoodle team, and Sara can''t wait to meet new people and stretch her magical abilities. But the twins soon discover not everyone is happy with the newly unified kingdom of Kaloon, and that while unification has gained the royal family a few fans, it has also created new enemies. Strange happenings at school suggest someone is working to undermine the newfound peace, and it''s up to the princesses to unravel the plot. With the upcoming, kingdom-wide Kaloonification Ball to be planned, the stakes are higher than ever. But as Flissa and Sara leave "Flissara" behind and embrace their individual identities, they also find themselves at odds. Can the twins learn to trust each other in time to uncover the truth and catch the culprit? Don''t miss this spellbinding sequel to Elise Allen''s Twinchantment, full of fantastical hijinks, magical mysteries, and charming characters old and new.

CASE FILE: THE FINAL (?) UNSITTABLES SUMMARY: With the entire Unsittables program in jeopardy of termination, Gabby Duran, Associate 4118-25125A has been tasked with caring for three young charges on the afternoon of a highly important Planetary Treaty Association (P.T.A.) meeting-one that could change the fate of the entire galaxy. While Gabby has proven in the past to be resourceful in a crisis, the members of A.L.I.E.N. currently have serious doubts about whether she has what it takes to protect the lives, and the identities of aliens here on earth. But we''ve decided to give her one last chance to prove herself. Of course, it won''t be easy. Her three new clients hail from three different alien planets and each have special powers that require a deep well of patience on the part of their caretaker. We also have recently received word that one of her charges, a young girl by the name of Sharli, has become the target of certain unsavory intergalactic elements who might wish to do her harm. Will Gabby manage to keep the girl safe (and on-planet) until her mother returns from her P.T.A. meeting? Will any of us live to tell the tale? This fast-paced, planet-hopping, laugh-inducing novel perfectly wraps up the Gabby Duran and the Unsittables book series while catapulting readers into the action of the new Disney Channel Original Series of the same title, now airing on Disney Channel!

With the magical flair and wit of Ella Enchanted and the humor and sisterhood of The Parent Trap, this fantasy middle grade novel will appeal to every girl who dreams of being both the princess and the hero of her story. After triumphing over the curse threatening their mother''s life and revealing the truth behind the treacherous magical prison the Twists, Princesses Flissa and Sara knew the fight to return magic to the kingdom of Kaloon had only just begun. Not only did they have to oust treacherous magical citizens, the former prisoners of the Twists would have to adjust to life in the kingdom. Months later, everything seems to be going better than anyone could have hoped. But when the princesses go to Maldevon Academy with the other children of the kingdom, both magical and non-magical, the remaining tensions among the people become clear. While navigating school life for the first time, Flissa and Sara begin to drift apart as they continue to embrace their individual identities, leaving Flissara behind them. And when strange happenings suggest someone isn''t happy with the unification the academy represents, Flissa and Sara find themselves at odds over the possible culprits. To preserve the newfound peace in Kaloon, the princesses will have to learn to trust each other again and uncover the truth before it''s too late.

This all new Gabby story bridges the gap between the action of the trilogy and the Disney Channel Original Series.

Discover the hilarious adventures of a plucky babysitter that inspired the Disney Channel original series! Gabby Duran and the Unsittables Case File: The First Unsittable Summary: The Association Linking Intergalatics and Earthlings (hereby known as A.L.I.E.N.) has a new member. After months of investigation, Gabby Duran, Associate 4118-25125A, has proven herself to be a babysitter extraordinaire. Her celebrity clients fly her around the country to care for their rambunctious little humans. Our spy, Associate 4118-23432B, otherwise known as Edwina, believes Gabby can be trusted with the truth: aliens are living among humans on Earth. And here at A.L.I.E.N we believe that even extraterrestrials need a babysitter now and then. No one was up to the task?until now. After accepting the top-secret position, Edwina has paired our new associate up with her first charge, a little girl from the planet Flarknartia. The timing for associate 4118-25125A is less than ideal. It''s a school day on Planet Earth, Gabby''s audition for the solo part in the band is tonight, and this tiny alien is a bit more than meets the eye. Can Gabby Duran, Associate 4118-25125A, First Sitter to the Unsittables, keep her otherworldly charge safe in the unpredictable halls of middle-school and keep A.L.I.E.N hidden? Gabby Duran: Troll Control Case File: The Second Unsittable Summary: Here at A.L.I.E.N. we believe in strengthening the bonds between humans and intergalactics so that one day all beings can live together on Earth in harmony. That day has not come. But our Associates are working hard to achieve this goal, including Gabby Duran, Associate 4118-25125A, Sitter to the Unsittables. Upon successfully completing her first mission, we have assigned Gabby a more . . . puzzling charge. The relationship between trolls and humans has always been rife with tension, and the troll family Gabby is assigned to is especially prickly. But Gabby is not fazed. Our footage shows Associate 4118-25125A playing, laughing, and snacking with Trymmy, the little troll boy, who seems to be thoroughly enjoying himself. Our liason, Edwina, informed Gabby that trolls love nothing more than a riddle-and stealing items from unsuspecting humans to add to their trove-but Gabby''s certain that all this young troll wants is to have fun. However, it might not be as simple as she thinks. After all, there''s a reason this particular alien offspring has been labeled "Unsittable."

In the kingdom of Kaloon, nothing is quite as it seems.... "Y-y-y-you," he stammered, and Flissa turned to see he''d gone ashen. "T-t-t-two of you!" Uh-oh. Flissa reached up and checked. Sure enough, her hood had fallen off. Their secret was out. Princesses Flissa and Sara are even closer than most twins. In fact, most of the kingdom thinks they''re the same person. When magic was outlawed in Kaloon generations ago, twins, black cats, and other potentially -magical beings were outlawed, too. Since they were born, Flissa and Sara have pretended to be one princess, Flissara, trading off royal duties like attending glamorous balls, participating in fencing exhibitions, and making friends with other young nobles, all while hiding in plain sight. But when the first magical attack in years puts their mother''s life in danger, the girls must break the rules that have protected them to save her. With a brave servant boy and his plucky black kitten as their guides, they set off on an epic quest to the Twists—a forbidden place full of dark magic—to find the evil mage who cursed the queen. With a case of mistaken identity, a wickedly powerful exile out for vengeance, and time running out for their mother, the twins might just need to make their own magic to save the day. In the first book of this new series, author Elise Allen brings to life a fantastical world filled with high-stakes adventure, incredible twists, and all the spark and humor of sisterhood.

Gabby Duran, a trusted babysitter among humans and aliens alike, is given charge of thirteen babies, and also an object which could cause the destruction of Earth.

CASE FILE: The Third (and fourth and fifth and sixth . . . ) Unsittable SUMMARY: Gabby Duran, Associate 4118-25125A, Sitter to the Unsittables, has proven herself an integral member of A.L.I.E.N.--the Association Linking Intergalactics and Earthlings as Neighbors. She has amassed an impressive roster of alien clients, and is a trusted babysitter among humans and intergalactics alike. We here at A.L.I.E.N. are proud to call her one of our greatest success stories, and believe she is ready to take on more responsibility. Which is why Gabby has now been entrusted with the care of one of our most volatile charges. His name is One and he''s a member of the Tridecalleon species. While One and his parents present the appearance of a normal, human family, they have some intriguing qualities that make caring for their young a unique challenge. And while, under normal circumstances, inviting outsiders to aid an agent with an Unsittable job would be strictly forbidden, we have decided to forgive Gabby calling in her friends Satchel and Zee in this case. After all, a babysitter only has so many hands. (Unless, of course, he or she is a Flarknartian.) Making this highly unstable situation an even greater challenge? Gabby has also been assigned to protect a very dangerous object--one that, if it falls into the wrong hands, could cause the destruction of Earth itself. It remains to be seen whether Gabby and her friends are able to handle the demands of eleven . . . wait, twelve . . . no, thirteen babies, while ensuring the safety of the world at the same time. All we can do is wait, and hope, and trust. And ready our escape pods.

CASE FILE: The Third (and fourth and fifth and sixth . . . ) Unsittable SUMMARY: Gabby Duran, Associate 4118-25125A, Sitter to the Unsittables, has proven herself an integral member of A.L.I.E.N.--the Association Linking Intergalactics and Earthlings as Neighbors. She has amassed an impressive roster of alien clients, and is a trusted babysitter among humans and intergalactics alike. We here at A.L.I.E.N. are proud to call her one of our greatest success stories, and believe she is ready to take on more responsibility. Which is why Gabby has now been entrusted with the care of one of our most volatile charges. His name is One and he''s a member of the Tridecalleon species. While One and his parents present the appearance of a normal, human family, they have some intriguing qualities that make caring for their young a unique challenge. And while, under normal circumstances, inviting outsiders to aid an agent with an Unsittable job would be strictly forbidden, we have decided to forgive Gabby calling in her friends Satchel and Zee in this case. After all, a babysitter only has so many hands. (Unless, of course, he or she is a Flarknartian.) Making this highly unstable situation an even greater challenge? Gabby has also been assigned to protect a very dangerous object--one that, if it falls into the wrong hands, could cause the destruction of Earth itself. It remains to be seen whether Gabby and her friends are able to handle the demands of eleven . . . wait, twelve . . . no, thirteen babies, while ensuring the safety of the world at the same time. All we can do is wait, and hope, and trust. And ready our escape pods. Praise for Gabby Duran and the Unsittables "Positively intergalactic." -Kirkus Reviews "Goofy inventions, wild plot, and peppy dialogue...[A] briskly plotted crowd-pleaser." -Booklist "The humorous details and quick plot make this a fun book for reluctant and avid readers alike." -School Library Journal Praise for Gabby Duran: Troll Control "There are plenty of cool ideas to borrow here about the perfect babysitting backpack that will save all sorts of situations." -The Bulletin of the Center for Children''s Books "Remind[s] preteen readers that it''s cool for girls to be passionate about STEM." -Kirkus Reviews

Upon successfully completing her first mission, we have assigned Gabby a more . . . puzzling charge. The relationship between trolls and humans has always been rife with tension, and the troll family Gabby is assigned to is especially prickly. But Ga

Case File: The Second Unsittable Summary: Here at A.L.I.E.N. we believe in strengthening the bonds between humans and intergalactics so that one day all beings can live together on Earth in harmony. That day has not come. But our Associates are working hard to achieve this goal, including Gabby Duran, Associate 4118-25125A, Sitter to the Unsittables. Upon successfully completing her first mission, we have assigned Gabby a more . . . puzzling charge. The relationship between trolls and humans has always been rife with tension, and the troll family Gabby is assigned to is especially prickly. But Gabby is not fazed. Our footage shows Associate 4118-25125A playing, laughing, and snacking with Trymmy, the little troll boy, who seems to be thoroughly enjoying himself. Our liaison, Edwina, informed Gabby that trolls love nothing more than a riddle-and stealing items from unsuspecting humans to add to their trove-but Gabby''s certain that all this young troll wants is to have fun. However, it might not be as simple as she thinks. After all, there''s a reason this particular alien offspring has been labeled "Unsittable." Praise for Gabby Duran: Troll Control "Imaginative details and an action-packed plot make this a fun read." -School Library Journal "[N]ail-bitingly suspenseful. . . .The action is zippy, and there is effective humor built in to balance Gabby''s trials. . . .Sitters, take note: even if your charges aren''t as unusual as Gabby''s, there are plenty of cool ideas to borrow here about the perfect babysitting backpack that will save all sorts of situations." -Bulletin of the Center for Children''s Books Praise for Gabby Duran and the Unsittables "Positively intergalactic." -Kirkus Reviews "Goofy inventions, wild plot, and peppy dialogue? [A] briskly plotted crowd-pleaser." -Booklist "The humorous details and quick plot make this a fun book for reluctant and avid readers alike." -School Library Journal

Case File: The Second Unsittable Summary: Here at A.L.I.E.N. we believe in strengthening the bonds between humans and intergalactics so that one day all beings can live together on Earth in harmony. That day has not come. But our Associates are working hard to achieve this goal, including Gabby Duran, Associate 4118-25125A, Sitter to the Unsittables. Upon successfully completing her first mission, we have assigned Gabby a more . . . puzzling charge. The relationship between trolls and humans has always been rife with tension, and the troll family Gabby is assigned to is especially prickly. But Gabby is not fazed. Our footage shows Associate 4118-25125A playing, laughing, and snacking with Trymmy, the little troll boy, who seems to be thoroughly enjoying himself. Our liason, Edwina, informed Gabby that trolls love nothing more than a riddle—and stealing items from unsuspecting humans to add to their trove—but Gabby''s certain that all this young troll wants is to have fun. However, it might not be as simple as she thinks. After all, there''s a reason this particular alien offspring has been labeled "Unsittable."

High school senior Autumn Falls has important decisions to make, so when she receives a magical watch that enables her to time travel, she hopes she can correct all of her past mistakes and change her destiny.

Sadness is always obsessing over the weight of life''s problems. She is Sadness, after all. But her fellow Emotions in Headquarters are determined to get Sadness to feel something-anything- other than sad! After recalling some of Riley''s best memories, will Sadness finally have her happy ending?

Dive into Riley''s mind and see Pixar''s upcoming film, Inside Out, as you never will in the theater. This unique chapter book offers unseen stories and insights to the movie from the stars themselves, as each chapter offers a different retelling of the film from one of Riley''s emotions: Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust.

Featuring an original story from the world of Pixar''s Inside Out, this jacketed picture book will appeal to every fan of this remarkable film.

Summer has always secretly enjoyed hanging out with Thunderbolt, one of the mischievous Weeds who bring disaster and mayhem everywhere they go. Sure, the Weeds have acted poorly in the past, but they can''t be all bad . . . right? Summer''s sisters couldn''t disagree with her more-especially after the boys ruin Summer''s bonfire party. When the two teams of magical siblings are encouraged by Mother Nature and Bluster Tempest to settle their disagreements in a series of competitive sports, Summer and Thunderbolt are forced to stop talking. But is winning and siding with their siblings really worth ruining their friendship? The fourth installment of this charming series is perfectly suited for newly independent readers who love the Rainbow Fairies and Candy Fairies series. Don''t miss Spring''s adventure, also in Winter 2015!

On the last night of her season, Winter hosts a sleepover party for her sisters-and the youngest Enchanted Sister, Spring, finally feels old enough to go! But Spring is nervous . . . she''s never slept away from home before. The evening ends in disaster when a storm scares Spring into leaving the party early. But when Bluster Tempest steals Mother Nature''s scepter and puts her under a sleeping spell, Spring must muster her courage to lead her sisters into the Barrens to get it back. Can Spring convince Bluster and his mischievous boys, the Weeds, to wake up Mother Nature and return the scepter before the Seasons Ceremony is ruined? This charming series is perfectly suited for newly independent readers who love the Rainbow Fairies and Candy Fairies series. Don''t miss Summer''s adventure, also available in Winter 2015!

Although Spring is nervous about her first sleepover, Winter''s Snowflake Slumber Party is great fun until a storm frightens Spring into leaving early, but she musters her courage to lead her sisters into the Barrens when the Weeds steal Mother Nature''s scepter.

When Flurry, a pet polar bear, becomes jealous and runs off to play with the Weeds, who are always causing trouble, the adventurous Winter will need the help of all of her enchanted Sparkle Sisters to get him back.

Winter is the most daring of the seasonal Sparkle Sisters. She loves to play with her sisters, Autumn, Spring, and Summer, but her very best friend is her pet polar bear, Flurry. He''s the perfect companion for sledding, ice skating, and all kinds of wild escapades. When Winter and Flurry decide to build the biggest snow fort of all time, they''re surprised by a baby arctic fox. Winter loves him immediately...which makes Flurry very jealous. When Flurry''s hurt feelings send him running to play with the Weeds-wild boys who bring trouble wherever they go-Winter will need the help of all of her enchanted sisters to get him back! This charming series is perfectly suited for newly independent readers who love the Rainbow Fairies and Candy Fairies series. Don''t miss Spring and Summer''s adventures, coming in 2015!

In Mother Nature''s realm, sisters Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Summer are nature''s royalty, responsible for each magical turn of the seasons, but Autumn has lost a special gift from Mother Nature and her sisters must help her find it.

Sisters Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Summer are nature''s royalty. In Mother Nature''s realm, they''re responsible for each magical turn of the seasons. When they''re not keeping all of nature in balance, the girls play, imagine, and explore their way around their enchanted world. And though they love harmony, the sisters often cross paths with the Weeds - wild boys who bring trouble with them wherever they go. This charming new series comes from The Jim Henson Company and is perfectly suited for newly independent readers who love the Rainbow Fairies and Candy Fairies series. The series launches with Autumn when she loses a special gift from Mother Nature. Can the sisters find the gift before Mother Nature''s party?

When the kingdom of the crystal fairies is faced with a terrible threat, Mariposa, the ambassdor to Shimmervale, must rely on the shy Princess Catania to save the kingdom.

Barbie is off to Australia for one of the fiercest competitions in town! But how will Barbie juggle her life both above and underneath the ocean when they conflict? Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2 - coming to DVD in March 2012! Scenes and activities feature Barbie and friends based on the direct-to-DVD movie, Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2.

When her recently discovered soulmate Sage is kidnapped, photojournalist Clea Raymond makes an uneasy alliance with his enemies, not knowing if he is dead or alive, in a desperate attempt to be reunited with him.

Cara has to climb The Ladder of guys to become the most popular girl in school, in a hilarious, heartbreaking, and hopeful coming-of-age story by the co-writer of Hilary Duff''s first novel for teens, Elixir.

When a blizzard forces Barbie and her sisters to spend Christmas in Minnesota, Barbie wishes for a perfect holiday.