New Releases by Gennady Spirin

"The Twelve Days of Christmas" is sung in churches, houses, and concert halls throughout the Christmas season. It would be hard to imagine a Christmas celebration without it. From the partridge in the pear tree to the five golden rings to the twelve drummers drumming, carolers enjoy taking turns singing different verses. Gennady Spirin''s sumptuous paintings bring new life and spectacular beauty to this classic song, making it a gift to be treasured at Christmastime. An Illustrator''s Note is included which addresses the song''s origin and history.

Three bears come home from a bicycling trip through the woods to find a little girl all nice and cozy and fast asleep in Baby Bear''s bed.

This is a beautifully written and illustrated book about the endangered boreal forest, one of the most important natural defenses we have against climate change. The forest covers one-third of the world''s total forest area and is home to innumerable species of animals and so many birds that it is known as North America''s bird nursery. It is also essential to maintaining the world''s wildlife diversity.Birds fly north for the summer to breed, beavers build their dams to keep themselves warm and safe under the ice, and evergreen trees spread across three continents in this huge northern area. But this forest is in danger and it dwindles with each passing year. Learning more about it will encourage a new generation to preserve its beauty and bounty.

Illustrates the Bible story about God''s creation of Earth, its plants, its animals, and its first people.

The author relates how he and his Moscow family rescued Martha, a crow with a broken wing, and how she joined their household.

The young son of the Tsar goes in search of the most beautiful gift of all for the princess. Spirin brings this original version of the Firebird tale from his native Russia and illustrates it in his trademark rich, luminous style. Full-color illustrations.

This book is a retelling of the traditional Japanese tale about a poor sail maker who gains a beautiful but mysterious wife skilled at weaving magical sails.