New Releases by Penny Warner

A haunted house and the occult are the least of Carissa Blackwood’s problems when her eccentric aunts are accused of murder in this cozy series debut by multiple award–winning author Penny Warner. Ghostwriter Carissa Blackwood is having the worst year of her life. After leaving her cheating husband, she finally takes up the offer to help her two eccentric aunts manage the Blackwood Bed ’n’ Breakfast Inn in Pelican Point, California–a house they only recently inherited from their deceased father, Bram Blackwood. The old man dabbled in the occult, and his daughters haven’t fallen far from the family tree. Aunt Runa is into crystals and plans to hold séances at the reportedly “haunted” house. Aunt Hazel has an herbary and offers herbal cures for everything from headaches to paranormal visions. But it’s Hazel’s poison garden that really concerns Carissa. When one of the townspeople dies from a poison that could have only come from Aunt Hazel’s garden, the town is quick to point fingers. It doesn’t help that one of Aunt Runa’s charms is found at the scene of the crime. With a little help from Noah, the mysterious and handsome handyman; Aiden, the charming newspaperman—and the ghost of Carissa’s grandfather—it’s up to Carissa to clear her aunts and find the real killer before someone else is checked out for good at the B&B.

It’s time for a field trip to Gold Country! Cody, Quinn, Luke, M.E., and Mika are the Code Busters—clever clue hunters with a passion for puzzles. The group of friends are excited to explore caves and learn about the gold rush, all while solving codes. But when Matt the Brat plays tricks on them and Cody starts seeing a mysterious figure with glowing red eyes, their field trip takes a turn. Will the Code Busters be able to figure out who the figure is and what it wants? And will they maybe even find Bigfoot?

Will the Code Busters be able to unravel their latest case? Cody, Quinn, Luke, M.E., and Mika are the Code Busters—clever clue hunters with a passion for puzzles. They''re excited to participate in the school’s latest competition. But when it takes a turn, the students discover the school mascot is missing. And it’s not the only thing that has disappeared. Someone has stolen the items, but who would do such a thing? The Code Busters team up with unlikely allies as they set out to find the thief. Will they be able to figure out who is responsible for all the damage? And why?

Cody, Quinn, Luke, M.E., and Mika are the Code Busters—clever clue hunters with a passion for puzzles. They''re excited for a fun-filled day at the Houdini-inspired Magicland theme park. The club plans to decipher the park''s hidden codes to win a big prize. But when Cody''s mom gets sick and her younger sister disappears in the park, the whole plan changes. As they search Magicland, the Code Busters notice a mysterious person in a mask keeps following them. Will the Code Busters be able to find Cody''s sister and get away from the masked person? And can they manage to win the prize along the way? Can you crack the code? Test your brain with the Code Busters to see if you have the right stuff to be an ace detective. Answers are in the back, if you ever get stuck.

Cody, Quinn, Luke, M.E., and Mika are the Code Busters—clever clue hunters with a passion for puzzles. It''s Luke’s birthday and the group of friends are thrilled to be going to the Winchester Mystery House. They look forward to touring the mansion with over one hundred rooms, doors that lead to nowhere, and possible ghosts. But when the Code Busters search for a girl who’s lost in the mansion, they must avoid getting caught! Will the Code Busters be able to find the girl and avoid getting caught by the supposed security guard? Can you crack the code? Test your brain with the Code Busters to see if you have the right stuff to be an ace detective. Answers are in the back, if you ever get stuck. For more code-breaking fun, visit www.CodeBustersClub.com and join the club!

Will the Code Busters be able to unravel their latest case? Cody, Quinn, Luke, M.E., and Mika are the Code Busters—clever clue hunters with a passion for puzzles. They can’t wait to compete in the Science Fair. They each plan to come up with unique projects—all incorporating codes—for the chance to win first place! But when they discover someone spying on them and find pieces of their projects sabotaged, their chances of winning look slim. Will the Code Busters be able to find out who is spying on them? And can they salvage all their projects to win the prize? Can you crack the code? Test your brain with the Code Busters to see if you have the right stuff to be an ace detective. Answers are in the back, if you ever get stuck.

Cody, Quinn, Luke, M.E., and Mika are the Code Busters—clever clue hunters with a passion for puzzles. They are ready to prove they are the best at solving codes after Matt the Brat forms his own club. The teachers put on a scavenger hunt throughout the school, and the group that can complete it first wins. But after beginning the hunt, the teachers start disappearing. Will the Code Busters be able to complete the scavenger hunt before Matt the Brat? And can they figure out the mystery of where the teachers have gone? Can you crack the code? Test your brain with the Code Busters to see if you have the right stuff to be an ace detective. Answers are in the back, if you ever get stuck. For more code-breaking fun, visit www.CodeBustersClub.com and join the club!

Cody, Quinn, Luke e M.E. são os Caçadores de Códigos. Eles têm verdadeira paixão por enigmas. Em um passeio da escola à Missão de Carmel, eles aprendem a história do único pirata conhecido da Califórnia e de seu tesouro perdido. Agora, os Caçadores de Códigos estão no rastro de uma nova conquista: ouro de pirata! Mas será que eles conseguirão desvendar os mapas misteriosos? E você, consegue decifrar o código? Desafie seu cérebro na companhia dos Caçadores de Códigos e descubra se possui as habilidades necessárias a um exímio detetive.

Waktu berjalan begitu cepat—bayi menggemaskan yang selalu Anda timang tahu-tahu menjadi batita yang bergerak ke sana-kemari! Namun, jangan gundah. Berkat 365 Tip Mengasuh Balita dari Penny Warner, Anda mendapat banyak bantuan dan bimbingan dalam pola pengasuhan “si kecil yang tak mau diam”. Pembagian babnya didasarkan pada aktivitas dasar kehidupan sehari-hari (Activities of Daily Living/ADL) batita, seperti makan, mandi, dan tidur, tetapi juga meluas ke area-area khusus-batita. Segelintir dari masalah yang dibahas meliputi menyikat gigi, berbicara, mimpi buruk, dan, tentu saja, topik terpenting: toilet training. Di dalamnya juga ditambahkan bagian mengenai mempersiapkan anak untuk memiliki saudara, berhubung banyak anggota baru keluarga yang hadir selama anak-anak itu berada dalam usia batita. Dalam buku ini, masalah keselamatan masih menjadi sorotan khusus karena berdasarkan data statistik, ancaman di sekitar batita juga meningkat seiring dengan mobilitasnya yang ditemukan (dan keinginan untuk bertualang!). Perawatan kesehatan dan disiplin juga akan dibahas secara tepat. Di sepanjang buku ini, Anda akan menemukan berbagai kisah bijaksana dari orangtua lain yang telah menyaksikan pertumbuhan dan perkembangan batitanya. Mereka juga memiliki sejumlah saran yang layak dibagikan.

Pada umumnya, tahun pertama kehidupan membawa lebih banyak perubahan. Buku ini memberikan pedoman yang mudah diakses para orangtua dalam mengasuh dan merawat bayi mereka selama tahun pertama (dan selanjutnya). Buku ini mencakup semua topik penting dalam pengasuhan bayi, seperti menjalin ikatan dengan bayi; memberi makan, mandi, dan dasar-dasar perawatan lainnya; merangsang perkembangan bayi; berhadapan dengan penyakit dan kecelakaan; bepergian dengan bayi; sampai tetap terhubung dengan pasangan.

The Code Busters are excited for their class field trip to Angel Island, known as the Ellis Island of the West. One of Mika''s ancestors passed through the island''s immigration station in the early twentieth century, and Mika thinks he may have left behind some secret messages . . . plus a very special box. But as the Code Busters search for hints from the past, they get caught up in an even bigger secret. Can you crack the code? Test your brain with the Code Busters to see if you have the right stuff to be an ace detective. Answers are in the back, in case you get stuck.

"Spies, sleuthing, and Washington, DC, are showcased in this interactive mystery where readers can solve codes and puzzles along with the multicultural cast of characters. Common Core and STEM connections make for perfect classroom use." Cody, Quinn, Luke, and M.E. are the Code Busters--clever clue hunters with a passion for puzzles. When the Code Busters head to Washington, DC, on a class trip, it''s the perfect opportunity to hone their sleuthing skills. Especially when the itinerary includes a trip to the International Spy Museum. Setting off on a coded clue hunt across the city to landmarks like the Washington Monument, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Air and Space Museum, the gang has all the right skills to take the lead. But someone disguised in a trench coat and dark glasses is right on their heels. And when a classmate goes missing, the secret spy may be the key to solving the case. This interactrive mystery features more than fifteen coded messages and puzzles to decipher including the code George Washington used during the Revolutionary War, the Freemason Code, and the VigenEre Cipher used by Confederate soldiers. Praise for the Code Busters Club series: Winner of the 2012 Agatha Award for Best Children''s/Young Adult Novel for Case #2: "The Haunted Lighthouse" Nominated for the 2011 Agatha Award for Best Children''s/Young Adult Novelfor Case #1: "The Secret of the Skeleton Key" Nominated for the 2013 Agatha Award for Best Children''s/Young Adult Novelfor Case #3: "The Mystery of the Pirate''s Treasure" Nominated for the 2014 Anthony Award for Best Childtren''s or Young Adult Novel for Case #3: "The Mystery of the Pirate''s Treasure" "[S]ure to appeal to graduates of Encyclopedia Brown and Ivy & Bean." --"Shelf Awareness" "[A] good choice for mystery lovers." --"Booklist" "This intriguing tale has vivid characters and such a tantalizing cliffhanger that readers won''t be able to resist cracking the next Code Busters." --"Kirkus Reviews" "Readers will enjoy deciphering the coded messages and clues." --Jacksonville.com, website for "The Florida Times-Union"

"New in paperback. An engaging interactive mystery brimming with Egyptian secrets! Break codes along with the multicultural cast of characters. Common Core and STEM connections make for easy classroom use." Cody, Quinn, Luke, and M.E. are the Code Busters--clever clue hunters with a passion for puzzles. After learning about "steganography," the study of concealed writing, the Code Busters discover that artists have been hiding secret messages in their artwork for centuries. A clue hunt on a class trip to the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum leads the Code Busters to discover an artifact that doesn''t seem to quite seem to fit with the rest of the collection. Could it be a forgery? Their new knowledge of hieroglyphs will help them dig up the answer. But they''ll have to be careful or they might unearth an ancient curse, too! This interactive mystery features more than fifteen codes and puzzles for you to decipher along with the Code Busters, including glyph codes, Morse Code, and Semaphore. Answers are in the back, if you ever get stuck. For more code-breaking fun, visit www.CodeBustersClub.com and join the club! Praise for The Code Busters Club series: Winner of the 2012 Agatha Award for Best Children''s/Young Adult Novel for Case #2: "The Haunted Lighthouse" Nominated for the 2011 Agatha Award for Best Children''s/Young Adult Novelfor Case #1: "The Secret of the Skeleton Key" Nominated for the 2013 Agatha Award for Best Children''s/Young Adult Novelfor Case #3: "The Mystery of the Pirate''s Treasure" Nominated for the 2014 Anthony Award for Best Childtren''s or Young Adult Novel for Case #3: "The Mystery of the Pirate''s Treasure" "[S]ure to appeal to graduates of Encyclopedia Brown and Ivy & Bean." --"Shelf Awareness" "[A] good choice for mystery lovers." --"Booklist" "This intriguing tale has vivid characters and such a tantalizing cliffhanger that readers won''t be able to resist cracking the next Code Busters." --"Kirkus Reviews" "Readers will enjoy deciphering the coded messages and clues." --Jacksonville.com, website for "The Florida Times-Union"

The Most Complete Book of Games and Learning Activities for Babies & Preschoolers! Child development expert Penny Warner offers over 300 illustrated ideas for games and activities designed to stimulate your child''s learning and development. For each game and activity, The Play & Learn Bundle includes: recommended ages, a list of the skills that your child learns through play, a detailed list of easy-to-find materials, step-by-step instruction, clear illustrations, variations for added fun and enhanced learning, and safety tips and other helpful hints. The Baby and Preschooler Play & Learn Bundle is designed to help children reach their full potential and have a good time along the way. It is a quick and easy reference guide full of new ideas for busy parents.

Egyptian secrets take center stage in this interactive mystery where boys and girls can solve codes and puzzles right along with the multicultural cast of characters. Cody, Quinn, Luke, and M.E. love playing around with codes. In fact, they love codes so much they have their own club, with a secret hideout and passwords that change every day. After learning about steganography, the study of concealed writing, the Code Busters discover that artists have been hiding secret messages in their artwork for centuries. A clue hunt on a class trip to the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum leads the Code Busters to an artifact that doesn''t seem to quite fit with the rest of the collection. Could it be a forgery? The Code Busters'' code-cracking skills and new knowledge of hieroglyphic messages will help them get to the bottom of this mystery, but they better think fast before the criminal tries to frame them!

Readers will have tons of fun creating the codes right along with the characters in this interactive series. Cody, Quinn, Luke, and M.E. love playing around with codes. In fact, they love codes so much they have their own club, with a secret hideout and passwords that change every day. On a class trip to the Cornell Mission, the Code Busters learn about Hippolyte de Bouchard, California''s only known pirate. Now the Code Busters are on the trail of a new prize: pirate gold! But with a fortune at stake, the codes are bound to be hard. Will the Code Busters be able to figure them out, or will this mystery prove to be too difficult to solve?

Cody, Quinn, Luke e M.E. são bem diferentes entre si, porém todos têm algo em comum: adoram criar e decifrar códigos. Na verdade, eles amam tanto códigos, que têm seu próprio clube secreto com um esconderijo e senhas que mudam a cada dia. Quando Cody e Quinn percebem o que pode ser um código na janela de uma casa vizinha, que pertence ao sujeito que eles chamam de Homem Esqueleto, o clube entra em ação. E trata-se de um pedido de socorro!

An infamous prison may hold a secret only the Code Busters can uncover. Cody, Quinn, Luke, and M.E. may all have different talents, but they share one thing in common: they love playing around with codes. In fact, they love codes so much, they have their own club, with a secret hideout and passwords that change every day. When Cody and her friends get a mysterious e-mail hinting at a treasure on Alcatraz Island, they can''t wait to get started on their clue hunt. Luckily, a class trip to the prison is the perfect cover to start their search. During the tour, the club members learn that a jewel thief kept at Alcatraz may have hidden his biggest haul on the island and left a series of coded messages to find it. And solving puzzles is what the Code Busters do best! This interactive mystery features more than fifteen codes and puzzles for you to decipher along with the Code Busters, including Morse code, the tap code, LEET, and zigzag code. Answers are in the back, if you ever get stuck.

When the Code Busters visit the Carmel Mission, a series of coded messages sets them on the hunt for long hidden pirate treasure.

Cody, Quinn, Luke, and M.E. may not have much in common with each other, but they do love playing around with codes. In fact, they love codes so much, they have their own private club, with a super-secret hideout and passwords that change every single day. When Cody and Quinn notice what could be a code on the window of their neighbor''s house—the neighbor they call Skeleton Man—the club gets to work. And it is a cry for help! Now the Code Busters are on the case—and nothing will stop them from solving the mystery and finding the secret treasure that seems to be the cause of it all! This exciting interactive mystery offers more than fifteen codes for you to decipher, including the Consonant code, Morse code, and American Sign Language. Test your brain with the Code Busters and solve the mystery along with them. Answers are in the back, if you ever get stuck.

You Can Manage Your Child''s Toilet Training without Tears or Trauma Child development expert Penny Warner and pediatrician Dr. Paula Kelly have developed a simple, easy-to-use method for helping ensure a stress-free toilet-training experience for parents and children. This book provides up-to-date information based on the latest research, including Dr. Kelly''s answers to the most commonly asked questions. You''ll find "Quick Tips" from experienced parents, information about the latest equipment on the market, and ideas for evaluating your child''s readiness. Toilet Training without Tears or Trauma covers all the important topics including: Understanding your child''s development; Developing your child''s physical skills; Using doll play to enhance the process; Promoting overnight dryness; Troubleshooting problems; Knowing when to call the doctor

Four Courageous Scouts Go for the Gold! Thirteen-year-old Becca and her friends Sierra, CJ, and Jonnie are determined to win the gold medal for Troop 13 at the Gold Rush Jamboree. But they face stiff competition from the other troops—especially Troop 7, whose members love to pull pranks on them. When a mysterious clue hints at treasure buried in Camp Miwok’s Haunted Caves, Becca and her friends are determined to get their hands on that, too—even if it means sneaking from camp, hanging out with bats, and being threatened by robbers....

Four Courageous Scouts Search for the Missing Mustangs! The four fearless scouts from Troop 13 are back again for another wild adventure, this time at a dude ranch in the western plains of Nevada. While learning how to care for horses, thirteen-year-old Sierra and her three best friends CJ, Becca, and Jonnie learn about the mysterious disappearance of government-protected wild horses, one of which was supposed to be adopted by their new friend Devyn. When the four friends decide to help Devyn find her horse, they discover it won’t be easy, not with a suspicious rodeo owner standing in the scouts’ way and leading them to believe someone is stealing the horses and using them for illegal purposes....

Presley Parker’s event-planning business is the toast of San Francisco. But when she ventures into Napa Valley to oversee her first wine tasting, an unexpected death could leave a stain on her reputation.… For Presley Parker, a wine-tasting event at the boutique winery the Purple Grape is a job worth savoring. But she quickly discovers that, even in idyllic Napa Valley, local politics can have a bitter finish. JoAnne Douglas, president of the Green Grape Association environmental group, believes the wineries are damaging the local environment, and she’s determined to sabotage the event. But Presley manages to pull the party off without a hitch. Until JoAnne’s lifeless body is discovered under one of the tables…. JoAnne had plenty of enemies in the area, but all evidence points to Purple Grape owners Rob and Marie Christopher as the murderers. Now it’s up to Presley to clear their names before someone else gets corked. Includes wine-tasting party tips!