Best Selling Books by Mary Engelbreit

Mary Engelbreit knows that life truly has no greater blessing than a good friend. In the third book in this new quote-book series, Mary looks at the subject of friendship, collecting pearls of wisdom from scripture, literature, and folklore. Along with these immortal words of others, you''ll find Mary''s most famous friendship illustrations. With such classic drawings such as "We Have Been Friends Together in Sunshine and in Shade," and Longfellow''s "Ah! How Good It Feels, the Hand of an Old Friend," Mary Engelbreit captures the essence of friendship knowing, better than any other contemporary illustrator, that it is "our friends who make our world."Other Book in the Series:Words to Live By (Spring 1999)Words for Mothers to Live By (Spring 2000)

Projects: Velvet fruit -- Transfer pillow -- Cell phone holders -- Silhouette lampshade -- Jacob''s ladder calendar -- Painted floorcloth -- Peace pillow -- Scottie tea cozy -- Gingerbread village -- Votive candle holders -- Christmas tree tackboard -- White mouse ornament -- Tree gift box ornament -- Vintage holiday fabric placemat -- Vintage holiday fabric chair pad -- Snow family topiary -- Patchwork mitten bandboxes -- Make-up bag -- Wine gift bag -- Welcome home garland -- Holly leaf garland.

Every day, we are fortunate to witness God''s wondrous creation ... whether it''s a bluebird singing in a tree, a bouquet of fresh-cut flowers standing tall in a vase or newly picked green beans from a garden. In the fifth book in the Words to Live By series, Mary Engelbreit illustrates for us the beauty of the world that we live in -- the world that gardeners embrace with such enthusiasm -- with her charming, detailed artwork and heart-warming verse. Flowers gardens -- the simplicity of nature itself -- provides for us a sense of peace and security when we take a moment to stop and appreciate our incredible world. Gardeners have a special way of keeping everything around us so lovely with their tender care, patience and everlasting hard work. Throughout the pages of this keepsake book, they''ll appreciate and value these inspirational words from well-known poets, artists and writers. This certainly will make the perfect gift for enthusiastic gardeners or for those of us who simply enjoy the wonderment of the outdoors. Mary Engelbreit, one of America''s favorite artists, is known for her colorful and intricate designs, which adorn more than 14 million greeting cards sold each year. She has illustrated more than 150 book titles to date, and her artwork appears on nearly 6,500 stationery, gift, and home decor products. Her popular book and calendar programs continue to deliver Mary''s unique vision of life, home and family. Mary lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with her family. Book jacket.

From the warm and colorful imagination of New York Times bestseller Mary Engelbreit comes a delightful romp through an Easter wonderland! Ann Estelle dreams of wearing a hat covered with ribbons and flowers for the neighborhood Easter Parade. But when her mother gives her a straw hat instead, she wonders how she can be the Queen of Easter with something so plain. Never one given to despair, Ann Estelle rolls up her sleeves and gets to work—with the help of some surprise spring visitors! Lavishly illustrated and positively bursting with spring colors, this picture book is a magical and heartwarming journey from the queen of holidays herself—Mary Engelbreit!

With enchanting verse and illustrations, this book reminds that a friend makes even the best times better.

Simple text and artwork describe the joys of dog ownership.

Illustrates various ways to showcase rare books, souvenier tumblers, unusual clocks, original artwork, and other collectibles around the home.

In the fourth installment of Words to Live By series, Mary Engelbreit turns her attention to teachers-those who teach inside the classroom and out. The result is sure to win high marks from educators and the rest of her fans. Strong memories of her own early school days coupled with a deep respect for the work teachers do every day has made teaches (and school children too, of course) frequent subjects of Mary''s artwork. "I guess it''s my little way of showing appreciation for a severely under-appreciated group," she says. As in the other Words to Live By books, Mary''s artwork is presented alongside inspirational quotes from famous writers, scholars, statesmen, and students-this time with words that pay tribute to the practitioners of this most noble profession. Teachers love Mary Engelbreit, and this book shows that the feeling is mutual.

Mary Engelbreit, Barbara Elliott Martin, and Charlotte Lyons collaborate on this fourth installment of the hugely successful "Home Companion" series. Designed to help parents create spaces that are as carefree and fun as the children who occupy them, "Mary Engelbreit''s Children''s Companion" provides a smorgasbord of ideas drawn from real kids'' rooms. Full color.

A pictorial book which provides many ideas on garden decoration.

No other relationship matches the closeness, trust, and forever friendship that sisters share. It is a connection that deserves to be both honored and cultivated, and that''s just what award-winning illustrator Mary Engelbreit does in Such Devoted Sisters: A Sister''s Treasury. Such Devoted Sisters celebrates sisterhood with a collection of Mary Engelbreit''s warm and colorful artwork interspersed with stories, poems, quotations, songs, and verses about sisters by authors such as Christina Rosetti, Charlotte Brontë, Laura Tracy, Louisa May Alcott, Irving Berlin, Margaret Mead, and Shel Silverstein. Mary also shares some of her own cherished memories of the sisters she grew up with and the new "sisters" she''s found in dear friends along the way. After all, sisterhood isn''t just about families-it''s about deep friendship as well. Such Devoted Sisters is the perfect keepsake for sisters of all kinds, and it includes an inside pocket to share a special photograph. This heartwarming collection follows in a tradition of best-selling Mary Engelbreit treasuries, including The Blessings of Friendship, Mother O'' Mine, Tiny Teeny Halloweeny Treasury and Believe: A Christmas Treasury. Such Devoted Sisters is a special and lasting tribute to one of life''s strongest bonds.

The first book in an enticing new series of home decorating books based on Mary Engelbreit''s successful Home Companion magazine, Paint helps readers create the unique Mary Engelbreit look in their own homes.Filled with sophisticaed, full-color photography and warm, personal text, Paint offers suggestions for decorating everything from walls, doors, and furniture down to the small treasures on an end table. The book includes vibrant examples of many different paint techniques from bordering to trompe l''oeil. Readers will find easy-to-follow instructions on "How It Is Done" for such paint creations as sponging, distressing, and stenciling. There is a color and pattern to meet every taste.

Pocket Treasure Books are gift books with flair! Each one has a little gift tucked into the front pocket and has unique embellishments, including hangtags, embossing, or glitter. To protect the gift and embellishments, an acrylic sleeve fits snugly over the entire front cover. All the wonders of Christmas entice us to believe in its magical spell. Who can help but believe in the generous spirit of Santa Claus, the good-hearted work of busy elves, the marvel of flying reindeer, and the fancies of sugarplum fairies? With signature Mary Engelbreit art, Do You Believe? reminds us of what is truly important at Christmas. If we can believe in all its wonders, surely we can believe in peace on earth and goodwill toward all its people and know deep down that the true meaning of the holidays is found in our hearts, not under the tree. This Pocket Treasure features flocking on the front pocket and beads and embossing on the Santa Claus ornament.

Jack and the Beanstalk, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the Little Red Hen, and nine other tales are brought to life in this superb treasury. The delightful characters will become storyland friends for life for children who meet them here. Just wait until your child sees the Giant''s expression as he cries, "Fee, fi, fo, fum," or the adorable Elves dancing in the Shoemaker''s cottage! The Ginger-bread Boy''s candy buttons and the dazzling feathers of the Ugly Duckling are among the many inviting details to discover with each new look. A collection of nursery tales so child friendly, rewarding, and full of fun could only have come from the rich and playful imagination of Mary Engelbreit.

Something to Do (When There''s Nothing to Do) lets children bring their own artistic style to some of Mary Engelbreit''s most popular designs. This isn''t just a coloring book -- it''s full of stencil pages, craft projects, holiday decoration ideas, and greeting cards. And, when the fun is over for the day, the book''s cover fastens closed with Velcro and becomes an artwork portfolio.

Six funny rhymes from the world of Mother Goose.

The warmth and whimsy of Mary Engelbreit''s work is even better when shared with a friend-and When a Child Is Born, So Is a Grandmother is the perfect way to spread the joy. When a Child Is Born, So Is a Grandmother makes the perfect gift for the new grandmother or grandma-to-be. Illustrated by the one-and-only Mary Engelbreit and authored by Jan Girando, this book speaks to the very essence of the close bond that grandmothers will forever share with their precious grandchildren. Let Mom and Dad handle the discipline and the scolding and leave grandma to do the cuddling and the holding. One of the most popular pieces of art from America''s favorite illustrator is her "When a Child is Born, So Is a Grandmother" image. Featuring that well-known drawing as its centerpiece, this book illustrates the joy and excitement every grandmother feels when their precious grandchild arrives into the world.

An illustrated collection of six familiar nursery rhymes.