New Releases by Julie Andrews

It''s Valentine''s Day, and poor Trusty the Mail Truck has broken down. Dumpy offers to lend a hand, and with Charlie and Pop-Up''s help he delivers surprises all over town. But what about Trusty? Will he get a valentine this year? Readers will delight in Dumpy''s spirited kindness in this holiday reader.

Can Dumpy the Dump Truck feed the farm animals and move the pigs to their new pen in time to take Charlie to the school bus?

The magic of finding a home Mandy, a ten-year-old orphan, dreams of a place to call her own. Escaping over the orphanage wall to explore the outside world, Mandy discovers a tiny deserted cottage in the woods. All through the spring, summer, and fall, Mandy works to make it truly hers. Sometimes she "borrows" things she needs from the orphanage. Sometimes, to guard her secret, she even lies. Then, one stormy night at the cottage, Mandy gets sick, and no one knows how to find her—except a special friend she didn''t know she had.

Life: Beatrice Lillie, Peter Ustinov, Gertrude Lawrence, Margaret Rutherford, Rex Harrison. And here too are the newer waves of British thesps: Jeremy Irons, Tracey Ullman, Natasha Richardson, Roger Rees, Julie Andrews, Jonathan Pryce, Lynn Redgrave. Even Twiggy, the only human thinner than a Hirschfeld line, makes an appearance - with plenty of room for Tony Walton''s skinny on his old friend."--Jacket.

In the noble and dangerous times of medieval France, the young knight Aubrey de Montdidier, nephew of the Count of Montargis, has been strangely murdered. His friend the brave Sieur DeNarsac, captain of the count''s men-at-arms, and Thierry, a young page, must now solve the tragic mystery. Yet it is a magnificent white wolfhound by the name of Dragon -- Montdidier''s faithful companion -- who brings an unexpected, shocking conclusion to the puzzle of his master''s untimely death. New York Times best-selling authors Julie Andrews Edwards and Emma Walton Hamilton weave a tapestry of intrigue, power, loyalty, and friendship in this novel based on the captivating French legend of Montargis.

After bringing dinner to some of his farm animal friends, Dumpy helps Mama Goat search the farm for her missing baby.

Dumpy wants to help with Apple Day and becomes an apple shop.

A humble musician sets out to find the perfect gift for the woman he loves and is overwhelmed by all he sees, until he discovers within himself his true gift.

Dumpy the Dump Truck and others help rescue a boat stuck out at sea during a bad storm.

There are so many trucks and tractors in Apple Harbor! Now children can meet them all in a chunky board book that introduces preschoolers to Dumpy''s pals and their special sayings. There''s Bee-Bee the Backhoe, who believes that "two hands are better than one!" and Stinky the Garbage Truck who knows "It''s not what you do, it''s how you do it!" along with many more. This younger format is perfect for little ones who can''t wait to get to know big trucks!

Everyone''s busy at Merryhill Farm, there are so many things to do and so many friends to see! Join Dumpy the Dump Truck as he visits the rooster, the cow, the horse, and all of his farmyard friends!

It''s Christmas Eve on Merryhill Farm, and Charlie can''t fall asleep. There''s a loud crash on the roof -- and who should appear but Santa and a broken-down sleigh. Now how will all the children in the world receive their presents? Dumpy comes to the rescue, of course, as Santa and Charlie load up Dumpy''s dumper with toys, hitch up the reindeer, and set off ona glorious star-filled journey around the globe spreading love and goodwill wherever they go. Tony Walton''s soft nostalgic artwork evokes the beauty of the American farm and lends a classic, old-fashioned feel to the Dumpy books.

It''s Charlie''s first day of school. It''s a first day for Dumpy the Dump Truck, too--he''s going to his first job away from Merryhill Farm, building a new playground at the school. Both are worried about being accepted in a new place, but they soon learn they have something special that will always help them out--each other. Full-color illustrations.

From Bee-Bee the Backhoe to Stinky the Garbage Truck, young readers will meetall of Dumpy''s pals at Apple Harbor.

Everyone''s busy at Merryhill Farm, and there are so many things to do and so many friends to see. Young readers are invited to join Dumpy as he visits the rooster, the cow, the horse, and all his farmyard friends.

After Charlie and his grandfather fix up a rusty old dump truck, they use Dumpy to help Trundle the tractor, Bee Bee the backhoe, and Stinky the garbage truck build a new barn. First in a series about the trucks and tractors that work on Merryhill Farm from the actress who portrayed "Mary Poppins".. Full-color illustrations.

Joy To The World -- Irish Carol -- O Little Town Of Bethlehem -- Deck The Halls -- Angels From The Realms Of Glory -- The Lamb Of God - Away In The Manger -- Sunny Bank -- It Came Upon A Midnight Clear -- Greensleeves -- The Bells Of Christmas -- God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen -- Wexford Carol -- Jingle Bells -- It Might As Well Be Spring -- Falling In Love With Love -- Cheek To Cheek.

Mandy: Lonely for a place of her own, a ten-year-old orphan creates a secret home in a deserted cottage.

With help from an eccentric professor in giving their imaginations special intensive training, three children succeed in locating the last of the great Whangdoodles and granting his heart''s desire.

A collection of letters dating from 1955 to 1981 between Travers and her U.S. literary agents Diarmuid Russell and Harriet Wasserman of the agency Russell & Volkening, Inc., New York. There is related correspondence from publishers (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Inc.), editors, and lawyers to both Travers and her literary agents. Includes several letters of Barbara Moriarty, Travers''s sister, to the literary agents acknowledging royalty payments. The papers also include copies of some of Travers''s typed manuscripts and essays. In several letters from the early 1960s she discusses and criticizes the Walt Disney company''s 1964 film version of Mary Poppins, starring Julie Andrews.