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Like many people, Suzie Wyatt-the heroine in Book One of the Once Upon a Dream series-wishes that life was like a fairy tale. She admits she's waiting for her prince. When stuffy history professor Harrison Hunt moves in next door, however, Suzie thinks she's been stuck with a toad. And it's going to take seven adorable little imps to help the two open their hearts to one another and to what just might be "happily ever after..." When fun-loving Suzie Wyatt moves into her parents' home, her dream of running her own daycare center finally comes true. Unfortunately, her new neighbors-the uptight, but handsome Harrison Hunt on one side and crotchety, old Mrs. Pfefferkuchen on the other-cannot be more horrified by the prospect of seven noisy children disrupting the peace. Vivacious Suzie and her seven energetic charges quickly endear themselves to Harrison, however. And Harrison himself manages to capture Suzie's heart. But when Suzie discovers he's joined forces with Mrs. Pfefferkuchen to close her preschool doors, can she bring herself to forgive her Unlikely Prince?

Welcome to a Place Where Love Abides. Experience the splendor of love with four sweet romances–each one the story of hearts and homes renewed–authored by some of the leading names in Christian romance fiction. The Queen of the World and the Handyman by Barbara Jean Hicks Incensed by town gossip about Gran-Marie and her hired hand, Chloe Burnett determines to protect her grandmother’s reputation at all costs, even if it means posing as the cocky handyman’s fiancé! But a near-tragedy reveals that nothing is as it seems to be–including the pretend engagement that no longer feels pretend. Beside the Still Waters by Barbara A. Curtis Interior designer K.C. McKenzie wants to restore her late husband’s family farmhouse, as well as her memories. But the new owner, Chicago architect Raleigh Kincaid, refuses to sell. When he enters a restoration contest, however, Raleigh finds that he needs K.C.–in more ways than one. Home for the Heart by Shari MacDonald When spunky TV host Flynn Kelley inherits half of a historic Maryland estate, she squares off against a maddening–and endearing–figure from her troubled youth. Working together, can she and Charlie Kenilworth renovate the crumbling estate–and their wounded hearts? Don't Look Back by Jane Orcutt One year after a divorce she didn’t want, Laurie Golden has moved her children to small-town North Texas, hoping to restore what’s left of her family and the family home. But skeletons in her family’s closet reveal that history is sometimes best left in the past, and that the future is an open book in which life and love can be written.

Works too hard, would never have written this ad, so we wrote it for her. Spunky redhead has head for business, eye for art, heart for God. An all-American beauty. Needs a good man! When the nineteen-year-old twins who work at Bonny Fairley's fine craft gallery place a personal ad in the paper on her behalf, Bonny is mortified. A personal ad? She's not that desperate! Then the ex-husband who'd abandoned her shows up in town vowing to win back her heart--and Bonny starts returning calls and making dates as if her life, not to mention her happiness, depended on it. What better way than finding herself a boyfriend to prove to Timothy that she's over him for good? What she doesn't count on is a lovable mutt named Cleo and the busybody townfolk of Pilchuck, Washington--most of whom believe that Bonny really ought to give her ex a second chance. And after a string of hilarious, harrowing dates, Bonny herself begins to wonder. When all is said and done--will it be all over for Timothy? Or all over for Bonny's heart?

After seven years of waiting tables in little Pilchuck, Washington, aspiring apparel designer Cindy Reilly is beginning to despair of ever seeing her line of evening dresses on the racks of a major department store. And when her longtime boyfriend falls for a classy big-city society girl, her future looks even bleaker. Enter Franklin Cameron Fitz III–of Seattle’s Strawbridge & Fitz department store fame–who wants nothing more than to help Cindy sell her designs. Except to win Cindy’s heart, that is… When Cindy embarks on an ambitious self-improvement campaign to win back her boyfriend, Franklin reluctantly agrees to help. The results are hilarious–and surprisingly successful. But when both “princes” fall at Cindy’s feet–at a high society ball, no less–will she choose the right one?

Hardcover trade picture book, ages 4-9. The backstory:In a unique collaboration, award-winning children's book author and digital artist Barbara Jean Hicks selected a stable of human-like animal characters from the paintings of beloved folk artist RR "Fishboy" Clark and devised a story inspired by them. Photographing the art to create digital files, Hicks then manipulated the characters, placing them together in a series of scenarios to create a narrative highlighting what happens when people make up their minds about others based on stereotypes rather than spending time getting to know them on a personal basis.The story: Who can blame a hungry cat for wherever his cravings lead him? Cat is a cat, and cats eat birds. A fact's a fact. Little Bird knows it. Everyone knows it. You just can't trust a cat -- except to be a cat. What everyone forgets to ask themselves as they get in the way of Cat's search for Little Bird is what might possibly happen if they decided to put aside the "facts" they think they know about cats to actually LISTEN to what this particular cat has to say. All ends well when Squirrel finally lets Cat finish a sentence instead of cutting him off, and Little Bird understands that far from wanting to eat him, Cat is simply craving ice cream and wants to share it with a friend. "An ice cream picnic is fun," he tells Little Bird. "But here's a whole wide world of fun out there, just waiting. I'd like to look for it with you. What do you think?" To which Little Bird responds: "I think that you, Cat, are a very good friend. Let's eat our ice cream. And then let's GO!"A fun read-aloud for parents, the conversational style and simple language of Looking for Little Bird also allows beginning readers to share in the experience of bringing the quirky characters to life.

After five years, Katie Brannigan has grown and matured...and so has her love for Keith Castle.

Elsa is a responsible princess who likes peace and quiet. But her little sister doesn't understand her. Can Elsa trust Anna with her secret? Disney Adventures in Reading, Level 1: Variety of high-frequency words Longer sentences, two or three sentences per page. Disney Learning: Adventures in Reading is a delightful series of stories for beginner readers, featuring favourite characters from the wonderful world of Disney. The programme's four levels and relevant book band colours help you select the books that are just right for your child's developing reading ability. * Green book band *

I like black and whitestinkyslinkylarge and smallwiggly, woollyshort and tall . . . Words and pictures are perfectly matched in this visually stunning picture book for the very youngest children. Barbara Jean Hicks' simple, evocative text is illustrated with Lila Prap's stunning neon-coloured spreads that frame dynamic black and white images.

What do monsters eat? The waitress in this restaurant just doesn’t have a clue. Monsters don’t eat broccoli! How could she think we do? In this rollicking picture book written by Barbara Jean Hicks and illustrated by Sue Hendra, monsters insist they don’t like broccoli. They’d rather snack on tractors or a rocket ship or two, or tender trailer tidbits, or a wheely, steely stew. But boy do those trees they’re munching on look an awful lot like broccoli. Maybe vegetables aren’t so bad after all! This hilarious book will have youngsters laughing out loud and craving healthy monster snacks of their own.