New Releases by Lara Bergen

Join Ariel, Cinderella, Jasmine, and Aurora as they embark on exciting new adventures filled with jewels! In this jacketed, hardcover storybook, Jasmine must prove she’s loyal and kind to earn a precious gem called the Star of Persia; Ariel helps search for Atlantica’s lost treasures; Aurora must answer three riddles to receive her diamond crown; and Cinderella looks everywhere with her mouse friends for the sapphire ring that fell off her dainty finger. These four delightful stories will sparkle their way into little hearts everywhere!

Sophie has learned the importance of telling the truth, but when the other kids tell her the truth about how annoying her constant talking is and start calling her Sophie the Chatterbox, she realizes that the truth can sometimes hurt.

You can keep that trash and reuse it in all kinds of wonderful ways! Do you see that old jar? Don’t throw that away! You can turn it into...a new vase! Follow an eco-conscious super hero as he teaches kids how to recycle and reuse common household items! The six large flaps throughout show that oridinary trash is really a treasure. From turning old clothes into fun costumes or an old box into a brand new car, kids will learn that saving the environment is super cool!

For everyone who’s ever wondered how Aurora gets ready for a royal ball, where Jasmine went on her honeymoon, or what Belle likes to bring to a tea party, this book holds all the answers. Packed with nine interactives—including an invitation, a poster, a fashion wheel, a tiara, and much more—this deluxe gift book is an enchanting look at the most beloved Disney Princess and their hobbies, fashions, horses, and princes. Readers won’t want to miss this magical invitation into a royal world!

Did you know that O''Malley, the alley cat from The Aristocats, is actually named Abraham DeLacey Giuseppe Casey Thomas O''Malley? Or did you realize that Mickey Mouse has had many different careers, including firefighter, astronaut, detective, and truck driver? You will discover this and more in the brand-new, updated paperback edition of Disney Junior Encyclopedia of Animated Characters! Go from Abu to Zazu . . . with stops at Lightning McQueen, Tinker Bell, and Wall-e along the way. Get fun facts, tricky trivia, and cool quotes from the animated stars you’ve come to know and love. Find out when they made their debut, what films they have appeared in, what are their most famous character traits, and much, much more!

SERIES DESCRIPTION: JONAS is undeniably the hottest rock band on the planet, but behind the cool clothes and sleek guitars, Nick, Kevin, and Joe Lucas are just three guys from New Jersey who are living their dream. They attend a local private school, live at home with their parents and little brother, Frankie, and hang out with friends. Though traces of their superstardom can be found everywhere—the school uniforms that they’ve personalized, their bodyguard, Big Rob, who appears at school unannounced, and the vending machines in the Lucas home—the boys are naturally down to earth. Disney Channel will undoubtedly have another hit on their hands with this sure-to-be-rockin'' series, JONAS! JONAS #2: Keeping it Real As members of the band JONAS, Joe, Nick, and Kevin Lucas are international superstars with adoring fans, a personal stylist, and limo rides around town. It’s the dream life, but when Mrs. Lucas begins to feel that the boys’ stardom is getting to their heads, she decides it’s time for some ground rules. Will the brothers be able to trade star-studded events for doing the dishes? And trouble continues when Joe, Nick, and Kevin want to do something special for their mom’s birthday, but instead, they accidentally ruin all the home movies from their childhood! Can they pull something together in the nick of time?

When a father and a daughter take a trip to see a polar bear and her two cubs in their natural habitat, they learn important lessons about how they live and the impact global warming is having on these majestic creatures. Original.

Newly independent readers everywhere will devour this early reader filled with tons of full-color stills from the much-anticipated theatrical release of the Hannah Montana movie on April 10, 2009. A sneaky newspaper reporter is on a mission to discover Hannah Montana’s secret! If he finds out that the pop sensation is really average teen Miley Stewart, will Miley’s life ever be the same? Jam-packed with familiar friends, family, music, and more, the Hannah Montana gang is in for one rockin’ adventure!

Miley''s dad sends her to spend two weeks in her tiny hometown, where she is delighted to encounter her old friend Travis Brody, but when Hannah Montana has to perform at a benefit, she has trouble balancing her two identities.

Phineas and Ferb''s sister, Candace, is determined to be the next Super American Pop Teen Idol Star. Her plans for fame are foiled when Phineas and Ferb hit the stage with their band. Then Candace''s dream of becoming a famous movie star turns into a nightmare when Phineas and Ferb are chosen to direct her in her breakout role.

Dora gets ready for a sleepover with Boots, in a book where pictures replace specific words.

Diego and his animal friends are planning a surprise birthday party for his very best friend, Baby Jaguar. There is so much to do to get ready. They need a cake and presents, party hats and balloons... But where are the balloons?! Oh, no! Those silly Bobo Brothers have let them get away. Now Diego has to hurry around the rainforest to get the balloons back. Young readers will enhance their skills with this Level 1 Ready-to-Read, which also features rebus icons throughout the story.

Diego is a very busy animal rescuer and his days are always action packed! Diego fans can learn to tell time as they help Diego move the hands on the clock throughout his very busy day. This exciting learning tool has sturdy, moveable clock hands that are the perfect size for small fingers.

It''s phonics! It''s comics! It''s awesome! Perfect for early and developing readers, each paperback includes three exciting, easy-to-read stories! Exhilarating adventures, daring heroes, magic, time travel and much, much more! Each cool 24-page comic book feature three exciting, phonetically decodable stories. Developed and leveled with the help of reading specialists, these 6" x 9" paperbacks are easy to read and hard to put down! Crash! Bonk! Twirl! The tutu twins collide at center stage as Tina and Nina, two ballerinas-in-training, learn what it takes to be a star. Tutus? Check. Cute hair bows? Check. Heart and soul? Check. Grace? Maybe not...but with friends like Tina and Nina, kids are sure to have lots of fun! GRL: I

Immerse yourself in the magical world of the Disney Fairies with this value-packed play set! The handy carrying case includes over 30 magnets, six backgrounds, and a 16-page book of fairy poems. You can recreate the charming scenes from poems, or send your fairy friends on all-new adventures!

When Diego is out gathering flowers for the Springtime Fiesta, he comes upon a rabbit who is missing her babies, so he helps look for them.

Quiet Amanda Mays had the time of her life at summer camp. She made a ton of new friends, including spunky Allie. Now Amanda isn''t the same girl she was at camp, but why?

Aladdin and Jasmine find a legendary jewel in a faraway kingdom.

Quiet Amanda Mays had the time of her life at summer camp. She made a ton of new friends, including spunky Allie. She even (accidentally) let everyone think she had a boyfriend back home. What harm could it do? Alot-- because now Allie is moving to Amanda''s town! But Amanda isn''t the same girl she was at camp. She doesn''t have a boyfriend, she''s not very outgoing, and she knows that Allie will never get along with her shy best friend, Kate. Will Amanda''s big secret cost her two best friends?

Dora is going on a special adventure to visit everyone she loves! There''s her mami and papi, her best friend, Boots, and even her abuela! With photo sleeves for the reader to include their own special pictures, this book is sure to be treasured!

Follow the adventures of a boy named Mowgli and his jungle friends as they face the dangerous tiger Shere Khan and the unknown world of humans. In this delightful retelling of the classic film, new and old fans will fall in love with The Jungle Book. With its oversized, padded cover and beautiful illustrations, this is the perfect companion to The Jungle Book: Special Edition DVD.

If there''s one thing little girls love even more than horses or princesses, it''s horses AND princesses! Now this classic combination gets the deluxe Disney treatment, as Belle, Cinderella, and Snow White embark on all-new adventures with their noble and devoted horse friends. Join Belle in her efforts to cheer up the mysteriously melancholy Phillipe; marvel at Cinderella''s decision to enter poor, clumsy Frou (the horse with four left feet) in a royal horse show; and gasp out loud at Snow White and Astor''s daring rescue of the missing Prince! This beautifully illustrated storybook is chock-full of adventure, romance, and humor. Guaranteed to become an instant favorite with little girls and their parents.

Thumper and his sisters are at their most endearing as they discover the world of shapes. Adorable illustrations featuring the bunnies’ mischievous antics, a simple yet lyrical text, and sturdy board pages are sure to delight little ones.

It''s phonics! It''s comics! It''s awesome! Perfect for early and developing readers, each paperback includes three exciting, easy-to-read stories! Exhilarating adventures, daring heroes, magic, time travel and much, much more! Each cool 24-page comic book feature three exciting, phonetically decodable stories. Developed and leveled with the help of reading specialists, these 6" x 9" paperbacks are easy to read and hard to put down! Meet Ken, Jen, Ben, and Gus-four regular kids...or are they? When trouble comes calling their ordinary talents become extraordinary. Readers will not be able to resist the awesome adventures of Yo-Yo Girl, Wedgie Boy, Gum-Bo, and The Whiner. GRL: H

The adventures of the three Darling children in Never-Never Land with Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up.

Charlie and her best friend Nicole audition for the junior high musical and nothing goes as expected.

Flattered at first that all the other fairies and sparrow men want her to paint their portraits, Bess soon begins to feel overwhelmed and tries to find a way to return to the kind of painting she really wants to do.

Diego is out gathering flowers for the Animal Rescue Center''s springtime fiesta when he meets a mommy rabbit whose baby bunnies are missing.

The Fearless Four take on a runaway dog, a bully, and the stinky villain known as The Sock.

Diego and his pecial camera, Click, are finding animals in trouble! Can you help them? Say "Click, take a pic!" Then push the button and pull out the sliding picture to find the animal!