New Releases by Sally Huss

When Jacob was commanded by the prince to find a young woman worthy of being his princess, he was told, "If there is one thing a princess should be, it is to have the quality of sensitivity. She must be SENSITIVE!" Of course Jacob was up to the challenge, hiding a pea beneath stacks of mattresses on which each potential princess would lie. Every girl tried to be sensitive enough to feel it; only Charlotte Divine passed the test. But, what did young Charlotte do to make sure her prince was the real deal, that he was more sensitive to the feelings of others than just sensing a pea? You''ll have to read the book to find out. A special gift book is also available with this book.

What little girl would not want to be a mermaid? What little mermaid would not want to go to a tea party? The mermaids in Mermaid Maggie''s school were given a lesson in thoughtfulness and good manners by their teacher Miss Crandall. Miss Crandall took the opportunity of a tea party to teach her mermaids more than just how to pour tea. They learned that by adding loving kindness to all that they do, they could make a party out of any occasion. This book is for every little girl who would like to know about being courteous and having good manners. A tea party is the perfect occasion. Delightfully told, this story will fill your child with self-confidence as she gathers important tools in the realm of social behavior. Charming characters and lovely, colorful images dance across the pages as the story is told. Any child will be enchanted.

What can a flower, an apple, a cloud in the sky, a pumpkin, even a raindrop teach a child? Perhaps to share what each has to offer. Charming, whimsical images bounce along with the rhyme to set a child''s imagination soaring. Lots of fun. Lots of ideas to spark more fun and more ideas.

Who needs teeth? We all do! If this sounds interesting, scroll up to obtain your copy. Be sure to take a peek at HOW THE COW JUMPED OVER THE MOON, another very funny book by Sally Huss about trying something new. Teeth -- who needs them? From a rabbit to a dog to cat to a cow to a horse, they all need teeth to eat the food they require to remain healthy and happy. Children are the same. "If you didn''t have teeth, you wouldn''t have fun. You couldn''t eat an apple or a cinnamon bun. You couldn''t eat a sandwich made of cheddar cheese. You couldn''t eat your vegetables like green beans or peas. You couldn''t eat all the things that make you strong and bright. You couldn''t eat a snack in the middle of the night. You couldn''t eat a birthday cake on your special day. You''d be left with only ice cream, as they''d take the cake away." This is a delightful way to emphasize the importance of caring for one''s teeth, and not just to chew with, but to put on a happy face and smile with. * 25 whimsical illustrations full of color and charm * Great reminder for every child Who needs teeth? We all do!

Just as there are all kinds of people, there are all kinds of gnomes, from forest gnomes to tree gnomes to garden gnomes. Mother gnomes of all kinds are forever trying to teach their children the importance of caring for one another and not fighting. In this book, a traditional poem that mother gnomes use to explain the need for kindness and caring is revealed. It is about a certain type of gnome called the knobby-hatted gnome. These gnomes are a particularly funny group and get into all sorts of conflicts.The book is full of delightful, tongue-twisting rhyming and over 25 unusually whimsical illustrations. You may fall in love with these knobby-hatted gnomes, as silly as they are.If you love the books by Dr. Seuss, you will love this book.

What kind of dog would you choose if you could have any dog you wanted? From oodles of poodles to shepherds, dachshunds, St. Bernards, boxers, setters, terriers, retrievers, and hounds all have their particular characters and gifts. So many. So much fun. Try to just pick one. Adorable illustrations decorate the pages with dogs and more dogs. What''s the solution; which would you choose? Enjoy another adorable animal book by Sally Huss, WHO TOOK MY BANANA?

The delightful Mr. Getaway, a wild and daring substitute teacher, invites his students on an extraordinary adventure - a nighttime trip to visit the sunshiners. These unusual beings greet the rising sun and inhale everything they need from the sun''s rays. What could that be? Were the students converted into sunshiners themselves? You''ll have to read the book to find out.

Llamas in pajamas, goats in overcoats, bears in bikinis, tigers in tutus, lions in nylons, piglets in anklets, penguins in sequins, and more - all creating a delightful rhyme and all begging the question, "Why?" Pure fun, with charming children getting into the act. Why do they all wear what they do? You''ll have to read the book to find out.

With so many pumpkins to pick from, it is hard to know which is yours. Yes, there is more to a pumpkin than meets the eye. The character in this story tells how he picked his pumpkin, carved it, and then lit the pumpkin''s face, which lit his as well. Full of joy! Lots of smiles and charming illustrations with a happy rhyming verse that takes a child on a pumpkin hunt. Happy Halloween.

Jim Duncan knew the value of fathers. Fathers are valuable. Fathers are good. Fathers always do what they know they should. Fathers know the best road to take. They know what is right. They won''t make a mistake. That''s why when a problem came up Jim Duncan called on his father to help clean things up."I live in a house with five noisy small kids and a wife who can''t find the pots and their lids. The place is a mess, a disaster," said Jim said. "I can''t even find a chair or a bed. We''re crammed and jammed. It''s all quite a ruckus. Can you help me out of this ruckus that''s among us?" This is the beginning of a tale and adventure that Jim''s father takes him on to lead him to a very important discovery. It''s fun, full of whimsy, and certainly a story every child will adore. It is also amusingly illustrated by Sally Huss with 25 happy and colorful images.

Charming illustrations and whimsical rhyme present the tale of a little raccoon who decides he does not want to do what his mother wants him to do. So, he leaves home in search of another mother. Wandering through the forest, he inquires of several likely candidates whether they would be willing to be his mother. This includes a chipmunk, a squirrel, a bluebird, an anteater, even a beaver.

Your kids will love Pete!A be-speckled, be-freckled, funny-looking little fellow, named Pete, bewilders his teacher, his classmates, as well as his parents, by his unabashed positive attitude about everything. "Yep, I''m as perfect as I can be. Nothing can upset me, no, no, not me!"It doesn''t matter what befalls Pete, or what tries to trump his good nature, he is steadfast in his determination to see things in a positive light. And, how did he acquire this happy point of view? You''ll have to read the book to find out.

"Self-confidence is lacking in a plain little girl when she arrives in a new town, alone. The townspeople are astonished, "My, she''s plain!" But, of course they were normal ... They were blue. They were green. They were orange. They were red. They were spotted and dotted on their bodies, hair, an, heads. They were striped and plaid and flowered and checked. They were abstract and camouflaged and arrowed and flecked. Jane appealed to their kindness, hoping that there might be anyone who would take her in ... They take her in all right, but decide to change her, fix her, make her bright. There follows a debate over which one of their designs she should be. But at the big 4th of July celebration, she comes to a great revelation and decides, "That the only way I can be special, the only way I can be unique, is to be me." Great fun, adorable illustrations, tongue-twisting rhymes add to the delight of this story"--Amazon.com.

In the town of Tandumtoo, someone forgot to say ''Thank you.'' Eh gad! It seems to be an unwritten law in Tandumtoo to respond to any kindness by saying ''Thank you.'' That means when someone does something nice for you, or says something nice to you, or offers to help you, and especially when someone gives you something. And that was the case here when one of the residents, Willy Saladheimer, gave a newcomer to town one of his tandumberries and the man did not say ''Thank you.'' Oh the ruckus this started! Naturally, as in all good children''s stories the situation was put right. The newcomer simply had a different point of view on the subject of gift giving and a different take on The Golden Rule. All in rhyme with over 30 delightful illustrations.

From cats and dogs and birds and squirrels and goats and turtles to llamas, sheep, cows, chickens, bears and elephants, hippos, rhinos, even giraffes, frogs and fish- all have mothers. Whimsical illustrations of animals, insects, reptiles, as well as people, bring home the message that everyone has a mother. The idea is amusingly stated in rhyme to delight any small child and honor any mother. Over 30 happy and colorful illustrations dance across the pages.

Patrick, a young leprechaun, liked the red of the beach ball in his basket of balls and the roses outside his window. He liked the blue of the sky and the boat he sailed in the bathtub. He liked oranges to eat and the orange of his schoolbooks. He liked purple grapes and purple snakes and purple fish. Yes, he liked all the colors of the rainbow, but most of all he loved YELLOW! This love causes him to follow the rainbow to its end in hopes of finding the pot of gold -- the finest yellow of all. But, what he found was far better than any gold! *Over 25 delightful illustrations.*Wonderful message for every child.*If you like the books of Dr. Seuss, Mo Willems, Sandra Boynton, the Berenstains, Suzy Spafford, Felicia Bond, Laura Numeroff, and P.D. Eastman, you will love THE LITTLE LEPRECHAUN WHO LOVED YELLOW!

Kevin wanted to know the secrets beneath the sea, but it took a turtle to take him there. On his birthday he was given the key to that kingdom, his very own turtle. He was warned that he must take good care of his turtle, and he promised to do so. But like so many children, Kevin forgets his promise, losing his dream of visiting the whales, dolphins, rays, swordfish, seahorses, etc. How this young lad learned to care for what he had been given is the tale. Full of 45 brightly colorful illustrations, this book will thrill any child who loves adventure.

Every week thousands of women across the country participate in ladies tennis league matches. From the least experienced tennis players to some of the most, all enjoy the friendly competition offered by league play. Fashion, food, and fun social interaction are all part of the morning''s activities, besides the pure pleasure of running around a tennis court chasing a little yellow ball. Some of the finer points of league tennis are explained in this book and suggestions given. Balancing a team, choosing the right sides, court coverage, analyzing opponents, having the right attitude, expectations, and focusing are all covered in the most insightful and delightful way. League play offers more than just tennis. There are friendships to be made, exercise to be had, experiences and learning to be gathered; and no one leaves the court with less than love.

From cats to dogs to trees and leaves, from artichokes and lettuce to people and plans, from cherry tarts to strawberries, everything has a heart. Whimsical illustrations with musical, rhythmical verse carry along this idea of hearts being everywhere with love included. This is a Valentine message that is good for every day.Over 30 colorful and happy illustrations dance across the pages to delight the heart of any young child.

Herbie was a very little fellow who knew exactly what he wanted to be - a monster. He had his reasons. Being small, he wanted others to notice him and he felt that there was no better way to do that than to become a monster. So, he set out to find out how to become one. After finding no luck on his Internet searches for the information he needed, he decided he would get the real low-down on monsters from monsters themselves. One after another answered his questions and sent him off to interview another. But it was the fifth monster who put him straight. Changing his goals, Herbie decided that there was a better way to get what he wanted. What do you think he did? Over 35 amusing and colorful illustrations accompany this charming story.

Encouraged by her various animal friends, a cow learns to try something new.

Chuck and The Constipated Cat tells the story about how hard it is to move locations. Through Chuck and his cat we learn about facing our fears. Fun and silly book ages 4-7.

What little girl would not want a princess to visit her? That''s what kept happening to the little girl in this story. A princess would show up in a mud puddle, the kitchen sink, a bathtub, and even in a cup of tea. But it is what the princess told her that was most important, and the little girl took it to heart. Who was that princess in her teacup? You''ll have to read the book to find out. All in rhyme and accompanied by over 35 delightfully colorful illustrations that dance along with the story. Special, framable Certificate of Merit included at the end of the book for any child who promises to following the princess'' suggestions.

In these times of great change many people are looking for love and the warmth it brings. This book shows you how to get clear on what you want and how to bring your special person into your life. The formula is simple, fun and proven with examples from all kinds of people from all walks of life. As John Assaraf, of "The Secret" says: "I have been studying and applying what is in this book for over 25 years and I know from my own experiences and from finding my own very special partner that this process works like a miracle. Each one of us has the ability to create and have our own love story. And Sally shows us how in this great little book."

The many ways a mother loves her child are conveyed by the author with her simple words and cheerful illustrations.

For kids with diabetes, their friends, and siblings.