New Releases by Helen Craig

It's Sunday, and snowflakes as big as balls of wool are falling. The cow, the duck, the hens and even Spot the dog are freezing! So Bonnie, ever the problem-solver, is determined to heat them all up. Getting busy with needles and wool, she knits and knits and knits - hats and scarves, beakwarmers and tailwarmers ... but the animals are still all shivery and cold! Just how can she get the sun to make everyone warm and toasty again?

Presented here in a new and complete translation is the Japanese classic Okagami, an historical talc that mirrors a man's life and the times in which he lived. Dating from the late eleventh or early twelfth century, it focuses on Fujiwara Michinaga, the leading political figure in the great family that dominated the court during most of the Helan period. Originally published in 1980. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

This attractive hardback anthology of the marvellous Margaret Mahy's stories brings together many classic childhood favourites. All eleven stories are presented with their original iconic illustrations and all will amuse, enthrall and delight. Finally The Man whose Mother was a Pirate, The Lion in the Meadow, The Great White Man Eating Shark, The Boy who was Followed Home, The Boy with two Shadows, The Three-Legged Cat, The Witch in the Cherry Tree, A Summery Saturday Morning, Jam and The Great Piratical Rumbustification are brought together in one beautiful collection. THE MARGARET MAHY TREASURY is an essential addition to any child's bookshelf.

Angelina has been chosen to star in the Royal Show and is very excited, but also very nervous. Join Angelina in the build-up to the show, as she has her final dress rehearsal, puts on her fabulous costume and takes her position on stage. Can Angelina conquer her nerves and give a show stopping performance? This is a sumptuous pop-up book and musical theatre. Perfect for all Angelina Ballerina fans!

Illus. in full color. "Angelina is invited to perform as a magic fairy in a real grown-ups' ballet. She's delighted, but less so when her goofy younger cousin Henry is asked to perform in the ballet, too. The book gently reflects an older child's ambivalent feelings. But it is also a delightful story."--Publishers Weekly.

After she accidentally gives away an old rag doll, Angelina realizes that the girl who owns it now loves it as much as she did.

Angelina e suo cugino Henry sono in campeggio sulle montagne del Grande Gatto insieme allo zio Lou. Durante un'esplorazione, i due si perdono nei meandri della foresta. Sta scendendo la notte e si sente la bufera. Per fortuna Angelina ha ababstanza coraggio da tenere a bada le sue paure e anche quelle di Henry.

Angelina is too sick to dance well during the tryouts for the lead in the "Princess of Mouseland" ballet, but, when the leading ballerina sprains her foot, Angelina is ready to prove she is still the best dancer of all.

Angelina's annoyance at having to take her little cousin Henry to the fair turns into friendship after a day filled with adventures and surprises.

L'école de ballet de Mademoiselle Lili va se produire devant la princesse du Pays des Souris. Angelina espère bien être une des danseuses étoiles du spectacle. Mais par malchance, elle n'obtient qu'un tout petit rôle. Angelina est tellement déçue qu'elle en déciderait presque d'abandonner la danse. Heureusement, elle se raisonne et répète du mieux qu'elle peut. Les événements prennent alors un tour inattendu et le bonheur est au rendez-vous !

Pig friends Susie and Alfred quarrel while preparing for a costume party but make up in time to go together as scary paper bag monsters.

Angelina is disappointed when none of her friends can accompany her to the Royal Ballet's presentation of "Cindermouse," but then a letter she receives changes everything.

A multicultural historical novel set in Middle Tennessee before, during and following the turn of the century.

While spending the day at the seashore, two adventurous mice share a wild ride in a boat, become lost in a toy theater, and escape from a seagull's nest.

An illustrated collection of fifty-four nursery rhymes, including There Was a Crooked Man, Hey Diddle Diddle, and Bat, Bat, Come Under My Hat.

Landmaus Fridolin und Stadtmaus Kasimir besuchen einander - neugierig, wie sich das jeweil andere Mäuseleben darstellt.

"A handbook designed primarily as a reference tool for students of classical Japanese (bungo) who possess a working knowledge of the modern language. The first of its two main sections discusses suffixes attached to each of the verbal bases recognized by Japanese grammarians; the second treats important particles and miscellaneous parts of speech in alphabetical order, with cross references to the first section; three others show modern and classical verb and adjective categories and their bases. There are also short sections on grammatical patterns, respect verbs, sound changes, and traditional kana usage. Includes an index compiled by John Wallace, University of Wisconsin-Madison." --

Angelina and her best friend Alice happily ride their bicycles to the store to buy birthday party decorations. As they race home, Angelina hits a rock and breaks her treasured bike. Will Angelina's birthday be ruined? Or will it be the most surprising one ever?

Susie and Alfred plan a naughty welcome for their new neighbor, Annie, but when their plan backfires they discover that Annie is a very much kindred spirit.