Please is a good word to say. It puts a smile on your words. And that’s not the only advice curly-burly-haired Harriet has for you. Asking, taking, interrupting, eating, answering the phone—if there’s a nice way to do it, Harriet can tell you just how to do it. Jennifer Plecas’ infectious illustrations bring Barbara Joosse’s hilarious heroine to life in this offbeat and adorable approach to manners. Kids will be (very politely) clamoring to hear it over and over again . . . and parents will be pleased to oblige.

Julie Braverman is the coolest girl Julie Prodsky has ever met. She has no curfew, a to-die-for wardrobe and her mother is the "It's Better in the Bahammas"ad. During their freshman year at the High Schoolof Performing Arts in New York City, the previ-ously unexplored world of flirting ,freedom,and fashion is revealed to Julie P.througt the eyes of her new best friend .And learning the secret to Julie B.'s collection of Fiorcucci jeans-shoplifting-only makes julie P.ad-mire her.Before long,Julie P.has her own closet-ful of stolen lothing,and a new boyfriend.The julie P.'s conscience catches up with her. If she stops stealing,will her relationship with Julie B.come to and end?

The determined Little Blue Engine is back,bringing inspiring and enlightening words of wisdom to graduates of all ages as they make the transition from one phase of life to the next.I Think I Can!provides familiar comfort in changing times and serves as a wonderful gift that will be treasured for years to come.Readers will revisit the story again and again as they move forward along life's path.From"I think I can"to"I knew I could,"The Little Engine That Could helps kids of all ages realize that anything is possible if you just put your mind to it! Celebrate life’s journeys with The Little Engine That Could!Selling over 60,000 copies in the first two months on sale,I Knew You Could!provides familiar comfort in changing times and serves as a wonderful gift that will be treasured for years to come.With inspiring and enlightening words of wisdom,this sweetly nostalgic book is perfect for graduates of all ages as they make the transition from one phase of life to the next.From"I think I can"to"I knew I coul

A delicious treat about America's favorite fruit is now available in a Spanish bilingual format. Ana grows and sells apples, and she makes cider and applesauce and muffins. A glossary helps kids learn the names of Ana's delicious ingredients in both languages. With tie-ins to math and science curricula and units on autumn, this book will be especially welcomed by teachers. Truly the pick of the crop!

Paper Creations introduces kids aged 7-12 to a variety of simple and fun paper crafts. Using easy-to-find materials and techniques, they'll learn to make projects that include: Hanging baskets; Lanterns and votive candles; Handmade books; Decoupaged picture frames; Kids can make the crafts for themselves, for special occasions such as birthday parties, or to give as gifts. Each of the fourteen projects uses inexpensive materials found everywhere. They'll discover interesting crafts they can do at home, whether they're decorating their own room or making presents for a party.

Celebrity-obsessed teens will clamor for this first novel by famed author Paul Zindel's daughter. After high-school-senior Lily Miles lands a summer internship with teen celebrity Sabrina Snow, she learns firsthand how messed up the lives of the rich and famous can be. Sabrina is manipulative, backstabbing, and unbelievably demanding, and readers will cheer as Lily slowly gets up the nerve to tell her off and do the right thing. With a domineering mother, an eating disorder, and an ever-present cockapoo puppy, Sabrina seems like a collage of real-life teen celebrities. Zindel works as a producer with Maverick Films (Madonna's entertainment company), so it's a safe bet that she knows of what she writes. This is a book of the moment, but for the moment, it offers lots of light fun.

A full-color illustrated guide to the background and making of the motion picture on Beatrix Potter’s life, starring Renée Zellweger as Beatrix and Ewan McGregor as the man she loved. The book takes the reader behind the scenes to give a real flavor of the film set and includes sections of the *, the costumes, production design, all the main actors, the experiences of the director, producer and *writer, and the views of Renée Zellweger herself on being Beatrix and what the connections are between the real Miss Potter and the woman who is playing her.