New Releases by Sarah Hines-Stephens

When Dusty, starving and sick, is picked up on the side of the highway after losing his pack, he''s lucky to be alive. The tiny Chihuahua is small enough to fit in two hands and needs special care to be nursed back to health before he can be adopted out to a forever family.Dusty recovers at the Sterling Center, where they train Search and Rescue dogs. Though the Sterlings don''t think a dog as small as Dusty can do the tireless work of a SAR dog, an undeterred Dusty shows them that heart and determination matter most. Still, when a massive earthquake hits and lives are at risk, even Dusty has to wonder...does he have what it takes to get the job done?

"In the center of the courtyard of a medieval church stands a single block of marble. On top of the marble lies a heavy black anvil. Struck deep through them both is a glittering sword. Whoever can remove the sword from the stone is the rightful king of Britain. Brave knights, important lords, and strong men from across the kingdom all try and fail. Then one steps forward whose touch frees the sword like magic. But could the next king of Britain really be...a young boy?" -- Back cover.

Presents the adventures of Mowgli, the "man-cub," abandoned as a baby by his parents and raised by the wolves in the wilds of the jungle.

A collection of short stories from favorite authors, all about dogs and the kids who love them. Royalties will be donated to RedRover, an organization that helps animals in need! This collection is full of heartwarming and hilarious stories about the Pawley Rescue Center, where rescued dogs find their way into hearts and homes. You''ll meet Foxtrot, a feisty Pomeranian who can''t bear the thought of leaving her best friend. And Beatrice, whose bark is definitely worse than her bite. And then there''s Pumpkin, one of the 101 Chihuahuas who turn life at the center upside down. Whether drooling, dueling, or just fooling around, these captivating canines will show you why the dog is kid''s best friend! LUCKY DOG features sweet and silly stories about playful pups and the kids who love them by some of your favorite authors: Randi Barrow, Marlane Kennedy, Elizabeth Cody Kimmel, Kirby Larson, C. Alexander London, Leslie Margolis, Jane B. Mason and Sarah Hines Stephens, Ellen Miles, Michael Northrop, Teddy Slater, Tui T. Sutherland, and Allan Woodrow.

In the third installment of A Dog and His Girl Mysteries, things are going to the cats!Dodge and Cassie can''t visit the senior center or take a walk without landing in a mystery or two. Something''s up with the vitamins some people in town are taking--and something doesn''t seem right about an eccentric neighbor''s mysterious "fall" that leaves thirteen pets in need of homes. The former K-9 and his girl will leave no ladder unclimbed or rosebush uninvestigated to get to the bottom of the case!

Lena et Abby sont de grandes amies. Elles adorent courir les magasins d''occasions en quête de précieux trésors. Leur dernière trouvaille est un appareil photo instantané qui produit des clichés étranges où apparaît la silhouette d''un garçon au regard dur. Serait-ce un fantôme? Best friends Abby and Lena love searching through thrift stores for forgotten treasure. So when they find an old Polaroid camera, the girls can''t wait to try it out. But when the pictures develop, strange images appear- town landmarks that aren''t there anymore, weird shadows, and creepiest of all, the troubled, dark face of a boy they''ve never seen before. With each photo, the boy gets a little clearer, and the girls get more spooked. Is he trying to hurt them? Does he need their help? One thing is certain: Abby and Lena need to get the picture-before it''s too late. Original Title: Poison Apple: Now You See Me...

"When four friends stumble across a mysterious note and a stash of spy gear, they are primed for an adventure. Little do they know that intrigue will find them....Someone is attempting to sabotage their school''s production of The Wizard of Oz and only the girls of the brand-new Spy Society can unravel the mystery!"--

Moms-to-be or new moms will find humor, help, and inspiration in Show Mom How, a fully illustrated, step-by-step guide to everything a mom needs to know from pregnancy through baby’s first year. Show Mom How brings the parenting expertise of Babytalk magazine to the award-winning Show Me How series—one part how-to guide, one part graphic art showpiece, and one part pure inspiration. From sensible to sweet to downright silly, 166 things every new mother needs to know--one step at a time. In a series of nearly wordless, highly informative step-by-step activities, moms-to-be get the inside scoop on pregnancy and parenting with details on key aspects of new motherhood, including: - Sharing the news of a pregnancy - Decorating the nursery - Swaddling a newborn - Coping with teething - Celebrating a birthday - Inducing labor naturally - Trimming baby''s nails - Painting under plastic wrap . . . and much, much more. Presented in a bold new visual style that draws on the best of information technology and graphic-novel communication, Show Mom How brings moms the knowledge they need in a stylish, fun format. Packed with useful hands-on tutorials, Show Mom How is also a parent-tested resource that will prove indispensable in any number of situations, from the bedroom to the kitchen to the playground.

While visiting the rainforest, WONDER WOMAN discovers a company has destroyed a large area of trees. Traveling deeper, she is attacked by two angry super-villains -- POISON IVY and GORILLA GRODD!

Featuring simple illustrated instructions, a witty and nearly wordless resource teaches kids how to do tons of cool things, from creating personalized arts and crafts to performing amazing tricks and pranks. Original.

Twelve-year-old Meggie Folchart has often wonderedwhat happened to her mother who disappeared whenMeggie was little. And when she learns about her father''sunusual power, Meggie finds herself risking everythingto rescue her mother. But does Meggie stand a chanceagainst the evil Capricorn and Inkheart''s most viciousvillain, The Shadow?

The boys at Zoey''s boarding school play pranks on the girls during Prank Week, but the girls get their revenge

The boys at Zoey''s boarding school play pranks on the girls during Prank Week, but the girls get their revenge

Begeitbuch zum Kinofilm äTintenherzä; mit farbigen Filmfotos.

Simple texts illustrated with photographs of different breeds describe the typical behaviors of puppies and kittens.

Briar Rose is in a prickly predicament. Can she keep from getting stung? Nobody is surprised when Rose lands the part of Princess Perfecta in the school play. At first Rose bristles at once again being cast as perfect, but soon she throws herself into her role--especially her scenes opposite Nettle, who plays the Scary Fairy. Everyone else is wary of sour little Nettle, but Rose is impressed. Nettle is a brilliant actor who always stays in character--even offstage he gives Rose withering looks and acts like he''d really like to curse her. It''s almost as if Nettle actually is an evil fairy with a special grudge against Rose....

When Snow White''s father is stricken by amnesia, Snow White must travel to the enchanted castle that holds Malodora''s magic mirror to break her stepmother''s curse.

Terrified to compete in the Maiden Games against the mean witches from the neighboring Grimm school because her nasty stepmother Malodora, a powerful witch, is a judge, Snow White calls upon her best friends Rapunzel, Ella, and Rose for much needed support. The Maiden Games are fast approaching and Snow White is frozen with fear. It''s bad enough that Princess School will be facing off against the nasty witches who attend the nearby Grimm School. But Snow''s awful stepmother, Malodora, is one of the Grimm School''s judges, and her icy stare alone is enough to make Snow quake. She''s sure something terrible will happen. But if she doesn''t participate, Snow will be letting down her whole school, including her best friends. Snow needs Rapunzel, Ella, and Rose more than ever. But what match are the princesses for a powerful witch like Malodora?

Here is the definitive souvenir book of Star Wars: Episode II, fully illustrated with the most exciting color photographs from the movie.

While baby baths, her dog, Soup, is right by her side.

Bean and Soup, a cat and a dog, play together.

Bean, the little black cat, is up to his old tricks and games again, in a brightly illustrated tale about a feline''s zany antics.

Bean, the curious, little black cat, cuddles up to enjoy a peaceful night''s sleep after a busy, fun-filled day, in a charming bedtime story for small children.