Best Selling Books by Julie Edwards

An orphan finds a tiny, deserted cottage in the woods and works in secret to make it her own special home.

Photographs and short verses celebrate the life lessons that mothers and children learn from one another.

Underneath one of the human theatres, a troupe of theatrical mice are busily preparing their own show, ''Broadway Airs'', with their very own star the wonderful Miss Adelaide. But then Miss Adelaide disappears Unknown to the mice, their diva has been caught (by humans) and released into the country, miles from the bright lights.

When a fire breaks out in Apple Harbor, Dumpy the Dump Truck helps save the day.

Little Bo and her dear master, Billy, embark on a thrilling journey as they travel from England to the south of France in search of work and adventure. Little do they know what lies in store for them! Sparkling with warmth, adventure, and the romantic charm of France, this new story from beloved children''s author Julie Andrews Edwards, enchantingly illustrated by artist Henry Cole, is sure to bring Little Bo and her triusted friend, Billy, even closer to the heart of every reader.

This festive addition to the popular Dumpy the Dump Truck series demonstrates that when hearts are in the right place, opportunities and solutions will surely follow, and that giving brings its own rewards. Full color.

Dumpy''s back! The beloved little truck, saved from rust and weeds inDumpy the Dump Truck, thefirst team effort of Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton, and TonyWalton, is shined up and ready to tackle his first big job off the farm. And itjust so happens that today is a big day for his young friend Charlie, too. It''sCharlie''s first day of school. Dumpy has bubbles in his radiator, and Charliefeels his stomach flutter as they each think about what lies ahead. Will theysucceed? Will people make fun of them? As it turns out, both Dumpy and Charliedo quite well. Charlie makes some new friends, trades sandwiches at lunchtime,and wins the respect of all when the kids realize it''s his dump truckthat''s building the new playground. And Dumpy, after feeling a bit puny andinsignificant next to the huge yellow and black monster machine, saves the daywhen Steady Gus the School Bus breaks down. Julie Andrews Edwards is the author of the The Last of the Really GreatWhangdoodles and LittleBo: The Story of Bonnie Boadicea and, of course, the star of MaryPoppins and The Sound of Music. Dumpy at School, the second inthe series about a little engine that could, will be welcomed with open arms bychildren who have a touch of first-day butterflies. (Ages 4 to 7) --EmilieCoulter

Stories that were passed down orally by families with traditional gathering baskets woven with designs to help the storytelling process .The opening prayer in Salish and Sahaptin from the bands of the Colville Confederated Tribes.(Wenatchi, Moses-Columbia, Okanogan, Arrow Lakes, (Yakama))

In this book, Baby Elephant goes on a treasure hunt. As Baby Elephant searches for his treasure, his grandmother explains what different shapes look like. This book may assist in developing a young child''s understanding of triangles, circles, and squares.There is an activity at the end of the book for a child to complete.This is the third book in the Baby Elephant series, which includes: ✔️Baby Elephant wants gumboots✔️Baby Elephant''s painting da

This is a children''s book about a baby elephant who wants to wear gumboots. This book may assist parents in teaching young children the colours green, blue, red, and yellow. It also introduces the emotions grumpy and happy.

Prunella Prim was always the cleverest in the class, but when her good friend Dotty Doodle paints a magnificent masterpiece, things look likely to change. Sometimes though, friendships are more important than being first.

This is a children''s book about a baby elephant who loves painting. This book may assist parents and educator in teaching young children the primary colours green, blue, red, and yellow. It also introduces the secondary colours orange, green, and purple. Several activity pages are included at the end of the book to encourage further exploration of primary and secondary colours.

The Black Pirate has stolen Princess Lola''s crown and all her jewels. Can Harry and his friends find them in time and return them to her?

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.

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.

The little cat called Bonnie Boadicea and her new owner find great adventure while traveling along the coast of Italy, where Bo continues to seek her missing sister and joins the circus--at least for a while.

Dumpy the Dump Truck delivers valentines when the mail truck breaks down on Valentine''s Day.

This Plan was prepared by Julie Edwards for Nillumbik Shire Council, June 2009.