New Releases by Penny Ives

When her big moment in the school play arrives, will Celestine remember her line? This title introduces our confident little duck heroine, Celestine, as she prepares for her big moment in the school play. But when the time comes, poor Celestine is struck by terrible stage fright and forgets her one line (which turns out to be simply, 'The End'!). Undefeated, she improvises with a special dance and is a huge success. Her self-belief is only slightly dented, and in a touching goodnight ending, her mother tells her she'll always be a star to her. Stunning cover finishes give our little duck the star treatment she deserves!

For the perfect Rabbit Pie you will need: One generous helping of hugs, several kisses, one bedtime story and bags of patience! A tasty treat for all - sure to become a favourite family recipe.

Fanny la lapine est triste. Sa maison est vide. Elle qui voudrait tant un bébé n'arrive pas à en avoir. Mais un jour, Pistache, son mari, a une formidable idée : " Si on allait chercher un bébé "donné", un de ces bébés dont les parents ne peuvent pas s'occuper ? " Ce sera Duvet. Quel beau cadeau dans la vie de Pistache et Fanny !

Alex Bear has broken his mother's favourite honey bowl. He didn't mean to - but he knows she'll be cross. Will she be cross enough not to love him anymore? "Will you only love me if I'm good?' he asks her. "I'll always love you," she replies. But Alex isn't convinced. Gradually, he tries to find out what she really thinks.

A little girl looks out into the bitter, winter weather and worries about a statue of an angel in the park. The angel looks so cold the child fears she will crack. But soon snow falls, and the child is comforted; the angel has a soft white cloak to keep her warm. A pop-up book for all ages.

A young girl is sitting with her grandmother admiring her patchwork quilt. Together granny unfolds the story which lies behind each patch of material, taken from outfits that she has worn throughout different stages of her life.

Christmas could have been a disaster the year Santa and his reindeer came down with a terrible rash. Luckily, Mrs. Claus was there. With a thoroughly modern text and luminous colored pencil illustrations, Ives delivers a Mr. and Mrs. Claus who are a credit to themselves and their season. "From the Trade Paperback edition.

The remains of a children's picnic becomes a feast for the butterflies, grubs, shiny beetles, and other creatures living in the sunny woods.