New Releases by Kerry Milliron

Bertie the Bus wants to race, and Thomas happily takes up the challenge. Bertie takes an early lead, but a patient Thomas proves there are advantages to riding on tracks instead of roads. Beginning readers will delight in this charming adaptation of the classic Thomas the Tank Engine story Thomas and Bertie. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Narrated by Boba Fett, the swashbuckling bounty hunter who captured Han Solo in "The Empire Strikes Back, "I Am a Bounty Hunter uses full-color photos from the entire "Star Wars saga. The book explains the dos and don''ts of bounty hunting while also spotlighting Jango Fett and Zam Wesell, the newest bounty-hunting characters introduced in "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones.

When Thomas the Tank Engine goes to a carnival instead of checking the warning signals on the railway, his friend Percy nearly derails because of a broken signal lamp. Thomas learns a tough lesson about honesty and responsibility.

It''s the annual Big Harbor Race! All the tugs are ready to go. Theodore doesn''t think he can win--after all, he''s one of the smallest tugs. But as the race continues, Hank gets distracted and Foduck has to put out a fire. . . . Before he knows it, Theodore is in the lead! Kids can move the attached Theodore play piece along the shaped pages of this interactive board book, and help Theodore keep racing ahead to win!

It''s Theodore to the rescue in this engaging mini pop-up book. Evocative text and beautiful art will light up children''s eyes and imaginations.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, a slave boy dreamed of freedom and a young Queen struggled against all odds to protect her planet from invasion. Young artists will find all their favorite "Episode I" characters.

Queen Amadala and her royal court are featured in this all-new coloring book based on the blockbuster movie hit.

Theodore forgets the Dispatcher''s advice, and goes a bit too far on his first mission outside the Big Harbor. It''s pretty scary out on the open ocean. When he finally finds his way back home, Theodore really does feel like giving the coast a hug.

Boldly designed covers with striking images and electrifying colors are just the beginning of the excitement in every Star Wars: Episode I coloring book. Each book is chock-full of memorable "Phantom Menace characters, aliens, ships, droids, and action-packed scenes for young fans to color.

Take the Jedi challenge and solve the Star Wars: Episode I-based mazes, puzzles, and trivia questions. A custom-designed lightsaber marker, exclusively made for Random House Children''s Publishing, is blister-packed to the front cover of each book, to make the adventure more exciting. Lightsaber markers come in three collectible Jedi colors: Obi-Wan blue, Qui-Gon green, or Darth Maul red.

This shaped flap book all about Anakin appeals to kids with bold illustrations by the celebrated comic book artist Ken Steacy. The book comes with three punch-out figures as well as flaps in every spread.

This novelty book is die-cut into the head shape of one of the central Episode 1 characters. Inside the book are punch out characters for interactive play. Each character can be slotted into key scenes from the movie and the flaps reveal hidden surprises

This shaped flap book featuring Jar Jar appeals to kids with bold illustrations by the celebrated comic book artist Ken Steacy. The book comes with two punch-out figures as well as flaps in every spread.

Watch Out, Jar Jar! is one of four paperback 8x8 picture books launching the Star Wars Storybooks line at Random House Children''s Publishing. In this humorous little story, children can enjoy the accident-prone antics of the lovable Jar Jar Binks. Capturing Jar Jar''s most memorable and amusing moments from Star Wars: Episode I, Watch Out, Jar Jar! is fully illustrated in bright watercolor by Hugo Award-winning artist Bob Eggleton. This storybook comes with an added bonus of foil stickers depicting characters featured in the tale. Don''t miss the other Episode I Star Wars Storybooks: I Am a Jedi, I Am a Droid, and Anakin''s Race for Freedom.

The rhyming story follows a day in the life of Godzilla in his Monster Island home. Godzilla roars when he''s hungry, when he wants to play with his monster friends, and when he''s tired. But eventually, even monsters have to go to sleep! This is a gentle monster "good night" tale for the youngest Godzilla fans.

Xena helps her friend Gabrielle thwart the plans of a scheming warlord to start a war between the Amazons and the Centaurs in order to gain control of Arborea.

Xena battles cutthroats, mercenaries, and an evil arms dealer to free a kidnapped princess and prevent a war.

Jar Jar Binks is a Gungan, who happens to be clumsy. He helps fight against the Trade Federation and becomes a hero.