New Releases by Jane Yolen

Dragons are trained to fight to the death, and two determined teens help free them in this spellbinding saga. Training a dragon to be a fighting champion is the only way to freedom for fifteen-year-old Jakkin.

Tells the story of the wizard Merlin from his abandonment at the age of eight until, at twelve, he begins to understand the scope of his powers.

Retellings of seven of the world''s greatest ballet stories.

The unicorns flee from the noise, violence, and destruction of civilization and find refuge in the sea.

Brimming with humour and familiar good night antics, here is a playful peek into the homes of dinosaur children and their parents at bedtime. Mark Teague uses a variety of perspectives in his dramatic, full-page pictures of tyrannosaurus rexes, triceratopses and pteranodons.

Describes what a young dinosaur should do in order to quickly get over being sick.

Describes how a little dinosaur learn to read, using the toys and other things around him.

Eight-year-old Matthew tells what happens when a fire destroys the barn on his family's farm and all the Amish neighbors come to see how they can help.

An American journalist is trapped in Nazi Germany in this variation on the Sleeping Beauty theme.

A collection of thirteen traditional tales from various parts of the world, with the main character of each being a fearless, strong, heroic, and resourceful woman.

A young apprentice wizard saves the wizard''s training hall by trusting and believing in himself.

Fourteen-year-old Marina and sixteen-year-old Jed accompany their parents'' religious cult, the Believers, to await the end of the world atop a remote mountain, where they try to decide what they themselves believe.

Presents an illustrated collection of sixteen stories and poems about witches, wizards, and warlocks.

A woodland hunt reveals animals from A to Z. Includes musical score.

Merlin, now twelve years old, begins to come into his magic while being held captive by a band of wild folk.

The story of the young Merlin’s coming-of-age continues in this thrilling sequel to Passager. “An enjoyable introduction to Arthurian fantasy.”--The Horn Book

Beneath the midnight moon, mice battle mean-hearted creepy crawlies to protect their farmyard home.

Describes the many things that can be done with the hands, including holding the hands of a friend.

When the emperor is imprisoned in a high tower, his smallest daughter, whom he has always ignored, uses her kite to save him.

A Taino Indian boy on the island of San Salvador recounts the landing of Columbus and his men in 1492.

Includes an excerpt from "Dragons heart."

Celebrating 30 years of the beloved classic Owl Moon from renowned children''s book author Jane Yolen and Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator John Schoenherr! Late one winter night a little girl and her father go owling. The trees stand still as statues and the world is silent as a dream. Whoo-whoo-whoo, the father calls to the mysterious nighttime bird. But there is no answer. Wordlessly the two companions walk along, for when you go owling, you don''t need words. You don''t need anything but hope. Sometimes there isn''t an owl, but sometimes there is. Distinguished author Jane Yolen has created a gentle, poetic story that lovingly depicts the special companionship of a young child and her father as well as humankind''s close relationship to the natural world. Wonderfully complemented by John Schoenherr''s soft, exquisite watercolor illustrations, this is a verbal and visual treasure, perfect for reading aloud and sharing at bedtime.

"A funny space adventure that spoofs Star Wars while providing an easy-to-read story." —Booklist Brave Commander Toad and the crew of the spaceship Star Warts have a mission: they must go where no spaceship has gone before and bring a little bit of earth out to the alien stars. But when they try to land their sky skimmer on the planet made of water, a terrible sound rises from the waves. Deep Wader is not pleased at being disturbed. "This planet belongs to me," he roars. It looks as though the crew of the Star Warts might become the monster''s lunch. Fans of DK Readers: LEGO Star Wars, Tom Angleberger''s Origami Yoda, and silliness will toad-ally love Commander Toad!

"An alien civilization is forever changed by the incursion of human social scientists— and an ancient prophecy— in this award-winning novel."--Publisher.

A richly expanded edition of the classic call-to-arms. Yolen argues perceptively that fantasy, folklore, and the realm of story provide our children with a "star map for our future". Six new essays tender fresh perspectives on the morality of fairy tales, time travel, the definition of story and, of course, why such themes are essential to the development of today''s children.