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10,400 | 2 | Kindergarten-Grade 3Amelia wants a dog. When her persistent requests are repeatedly denied, she begins to pretend that she has a dog named "Bones," and gradually her mother and father go along with the game. Then, when her pet "gets lost," there is nothing for them to do but help Amelia find him. The search leads to an animal shelter and a real Bones to take home. The final spread, "Amelia's Guide to Getting Your First Dog," dispels any doubt that the child's actions were deliberate. Amelia is an endearing character, and Hunter's portrayal of her perfectly matches Stuve-Bodeen's text. The digitally enhanced, cheery pictures are airy and use simple shapes and colors. The almost comic-book format takes the eye quickly from one part of the page to another, leading readers through the story. This title is a good choice for a one-on-one read-aloud or for children to enjoy on their own.Donna Cardon, Provo City Library, UT Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Rarely have children been offered such a devious strategy for landing a mutt. Amelias daily refrain is unusually specific: May I have a small brown dog with a wet pink nose? She has doggy scrapbooks, doggy slippers, and even doggy diagrams (complete with arrows indicating both the animals smallness as well as the pinkness of its nose). Her parents gamely answer her questions about naming, walking, feeding, and sleeping with a dog, and they even admit that if a dog was lost, theyd look for it. The next day, Amelia acts as if an invisible dog now lives with them. Illustrated with dotted lines, this pretend pooch then gets lost, at which point Amelia convinces her parents to search for him at the animal shelter . . . and you can see where this is headed. The concepts are complicated but clear, and Hunters patterned illustrations are appropriately unpredictable, with nearly every page design different from the last. Plenty for kids to pore over while hatching their insidious plots. Grades K-2. --Daniel Kraus; Title: A Small Brown Dog with a Wet Pink Nose | [
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10,401 | 2 | * "Lin does a remarkable job capturing the soul and spirit of books like those of Hayward or Maud Hart Lovelace, reimagining them through the lens of her own story, and transforming their special qualities into something new for today's young readers."Booklist, starred review"This comfortable first-person story will be a treat for Asian-American girls looking to see themselves in their reading, but also for any reader who enjoys stories of friendship and family life."Kirkus"Lin creates an endearing protagonist, realistically dealing with universal emotions and situations. Girls everywhere, but especially those in the Asian-American community, will find much to embrace here."Publishers Weekly"Entertaining and often illuminating."The Horn Book; Title: The Year of the Dog (A Pacy Lin Novel) | [
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10,402 | 2 | Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and codeveloper of the #1 children's PBS television series, Arthur. He has also created a second book series, featuring D.W., Arthur's little sister, as well as numerous other books for children. Marc Brown lives with his family in Hingham, Massachusetts and Martha's Vineyard.; Title: Arthur Helps Out | [
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10,403 | 2 | Kirk Scroggs was born and raised in Austin, Texas and studied film at the University of Texas. He then moved to LA, where he decided that his true calling is drawing demented pictures of zombies, witches and monsters. ; Title: Hair Ball from Outer Space (Wiley and Grampa's Creature Features, No. 6) | [
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10,404 | 2 | A Child Magazine Best Children's Book of the Year"Guaranteed to remove every pout in sight...replete with jokes both visual and verbal, each picture will elicit roars of laughter--and rueful recognition."Kirkus (starred review)"Lichtenheld's tale will appeal to kids with its on-target childhood humiliations and degradations."Publishers Weekly"Hilarious...sure to cure the grumpiest reader..."Child MagazineTom Lichtenheld is the illustrator of the New York Times bestsellers Duck!Rabbit! and Shark Vs. Train. He has also written and illustrated many popular books for children, including Everything I Know about Pirates andWhat Are You So Grumpy About?. In his spare time he likes to get other peoples' kids all wound up then send them home.tomlichtenheld.com; Title: What Are You So Grumpy About? | [
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10,405 | 2 | Inspired by the rich diversity of ways in which people share their feelings, internationally acclaimed artist and author Sandra Magsamen has enchanted people with her signature style of complementing life-affirming phrases with her vibrant designs. Her collection includes everything from books and coffee mugs to ceramic birdhouses, teakettles, and scrapbook materials. Sandra Magsamen lives artfully with her family in the Maryland town in which she grew up.; Title: Goodnight, Little One (Cloth Books) | [
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10,406 | 21 | Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: Comeback of the Home Run Kid (Matt Christopher Sports Series) | [
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10,407 | 2 | Edel Rodriguez was born in Havana, Cuba. He left for America on a boat with his parents and sister when he was 8 years old. His drawings and illustrations have appeared in four picture books, including Float Like a Butterfly and Oye, Celia!, on stamps for the U.S. Postal Service, The New Yorker, and posters for Broadway shows. Edel has also been an art director at TIME Magazine for over a decade. He lives with his wife and daughter in New Jersey. ; Title: Sergio Makes a Splash | [
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10,408 | 2 | Janee Trasler lives in Texas with her family and 3 dogs. Her website is www.trasler.com.; Title: Ghost Gets Dressed! (Little Boo! Books) | [
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10,409 | 2 | Kevin P. Bath received his MFA from the University of Alabama, and his fiction for adults has appeared in Puerto del Sol, The Green Mountains Review, Epoch, and Gulf Coast. His story "The Home Front" was a notable story of the year in Best American Short Stories of the Year 2001, and his story "Algae Eaters" was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. This is his first novel for children.David Christiana has illustrated a number of popular children's books including The Magical, Mystical, Marvelous Coat by Catherine Cullen (Little, Brown 2001), The Tale I Told Sasha by Nancy Willard (Little, Brown 1999), and Good Griselle by Jane Yolen (Harcourt 1994).; Title: The Secret of Castle Cant | [
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10,410 | 2 | Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and co-developer of the children's PBS television series, Arthur. He has also created a second book series, featuring D.W., Arthur's little sister, as well as numerous other books for children. Marc Brown lives with his family in Tisbury, Massachusetts, and on Martha's Vineyard.; Title: Arthur's Halloween: Book & CD (Arthur Adventures) | [
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10,411 | 2 | The stars of Blossom and Boo: A Story About Best Friends return in Blossom and Boo Stay Up Late: A Story About Bedtime by Dawn Apperley. Here, the bunny-and-bear pair wonders what happens in the forest after dark, but after encountering strange shadows and weird noises, the duo determines that daytime is best for playing. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.PreSchool-After playing all day in their forest home, a bear and a rabbit decide to find out what happens there at night. The friends' adventure includes shadow dancing by moonlight, seeing raccoons, and being frightened by the noises of bats and owls, until finally a group of friendly fireflies leads them to Magic Hill, where they can look up at the stars and fall asleep. "Staying up late was an adventure," decides Boo, "but nighttime is better for sleeping." With bright, jewel-toned, watercolor-and-pencil illustrations, and two winning (if interchangeable) protagonists, this story hits all the right notes for preschoolers. A fun way to teach about animals of the night or to address questions about what happens after kids go to bed, this tale is a natural purchase for any picture-book collection.Kathleen Kelly MacMillan, Maryland School for the Deaf, Columbia Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Blossom and Boo Stay Up Late: A Story About Bedtime | [
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10,412 | 2 | Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and codeveloper of the #1 children's PBS television series, Arthur. He has also created a second book series, featuring D.W., Arthur's little sister, as well as numerous other books for children. Marc Brown lives with his family in Hingham, Massachusetts and Martha's Vineyard.; Title: Arthur's Tree House | [] | Validation |
10,413 | 2 | Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 1In this companion to When Sophie Gets AngryReally, Really Angry (Scholastic, 1999), Harris's wisdom and sense of humor regarding early childhood behavior complement Bang's depictions of a little boy's strong emotions. Vivid colors, scanned and digitally manipulated paper cutouts and photographs, and fonts of varied sizes portray the tension between a preoccupied mother and her bored youngster. Leo rolls tomatoes in the house until they burst, drops string beans into the fish bowl, and squeezes toothpaste all over the toilet, collecting maternal "no's" as he goes. Ultimately pushed off the page by a fiery, life-size negation, the boy enters his bedroom, declares it a no-rule zone, and takes out his frustration by coloring a frowning mommy on his wall. The confrontation builds as she ignores his dictate, and Leo utters the fateful phrase. The tiny boy in the next spread is a picture of remorse and regret. The denouement offers a realistic and loving dialogue that should be required reading in parenting and anger-management classes. Mom takes a deep breath, eventually gets a grip, and together they talk about when it is and isn't acceptable to verbalize this four-letter word. Children will delight in the realism of the collage elements (cloud-covered sheets, shaggy stuffed animals, exploding broccoli spears) and relate to the intensity of the scenes in which Leo struggles with his rage and lack of power. It may dawn on parents that sometimes playing is better than getting another thing done.Wendy Lukehart, Washington DC Public Library Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.The gentle analytic quality of such nonfictionHarris classics as Its Perfectly Normal (1994) gives way to a series of emotional jolts in this raucous and cathartic story about the three little words able to drum up uncomfortable feelings in any family: I hate you.Leo is having one of those days when his mom says no to everything he wants to do, no matter how much fun it is (No rolling tomatoes across the floor!). After being sent to his room and yelled at for drawing a mean picture on his wall, Leo unleashes the dreaded curse in a vibrant two-page centerpiece dominated by I hate you! in Bangs raging, scribbling, cut-and-paste style. The illustrationssatisfyingly mirror the textafter this point, using gloomy colors and isolating perspectives to show how Leo and his mom deal with the anger, shame, and fear that ensue. Both parents and children will find comfort here; we all say things we dont mean, and Harris knows that there are another three little words that can help make it all better. Grades K-3. --Daniel Kraus; Title: The Day Leo Said I Hate You! | [
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10,414 | 1 | CHARLES DE LINT is the much beloved author of more than seventy adult, young adult, and children's books, including The Cats of Tanglewood Forest, The Blue Girl, The Painted Boy, and Under My Skin. Well-known throughout fantasy and science-fiction circles as one of the trailblazers of the modern fantasy genre, he is the recipient of the World Fantasy, White Pine, Crawford, and Aurora awards. De Lint is a poet, songwriter, performer, and folklorist, and he writes a monthly book-review column for the Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. He shares his home in Ottawa, Canada, with his wife, MaryAnn Harris.; Title: The Cats of Tanglewood Forest | [
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10,415 | 13 | Ashley Wolff is the author of the bestselling Miss Bindergarten series.; Title: Oh, the Colors/ De Colores: Sing Along in English and Spanish!/ Vamos a CantarJunto en Ingles y Espanol! | [
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10,416 | 1 | From its beginnings in 1986 with the creation of a plastic lunch box filled with arts &crafts supplies, ALEX has grown into the preeminent manufacturer of children's creative products having designed and produced over 600 items in expanded categories of toys. In addition, there are more than 100 Rub A Dub items comprised of art, education, play and safety products for bath time fun. For more information on these outstanding toys, please visit www.alextoys.com.; Title: Jungle Fun!: Bath Book & Squirting Tub Toy (Little Squirts) | [
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10,417 | 2 | Praise for How Many Kisses Do You Want Tonight?:"A beautiful bedtime ritual. Amazing illustrations bring to life the love of a parent and child."Kidsbookshelf"Delightful."www.bookloons.comPraise for Do Like a Duck Does by Ivan Bates:*"Sunny, funny pictures that can be seen across a room."Booklist, starred reviewVarsha Baja's two kids were the inspiration for this story. This is her first children's book.Ivan Bates has illustrated numerous children's books, including the best-selling Just You and Me by Sam McBratney.; Title: How Many Kisses Do You Want Tonight? | [
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10,418 | 2 | Grade 47For Kat, life in Medford, NY, is complicated. Her mom's a professional medium, communing with spirits. After Kat's 13th birthday, she starts seeing ghosts, too, and she fears being ostracized and perpetually friendless. She becomes friendly with Jac, a talented cellist who lugs around her instrument but hasn't played since an incident of intense stage fright, and together the reluctant medium and reluctant musician share their secrets, Kat's new dog, and a supernatural experience in the school library. The ghost of a flute-playing former student needs their help. This is middle-grade fiction meets Ghost Whisperer, combining a spectral plot with a stereotypical adolescent setting that kids will relate tocatty peers and dealing with the social hierarchy mapped out in lunch tables. The book isn't scary, but there is a creepy moment during a predawn school "break-in." The main characters are likable, and the mystery's clues are well paced. There is occasional unnatural-sounding dialogue and odd/old slang. Pop-cultural references abound. Unresolved conflicts remain but are interesting enough to merit reading further installments.Danielle Serra, Cliffside Park Public Library, NJ Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.A career children's book author, Elizabeth Cody Kimmel is best known as the author of the Lily B. books. To prepare to write this novel, she consulted with a renowned medium who advised her on what it was like growing up with the ability to see the dead.; Title: School Spirit (Suddenly Supernatural) | [
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10,419 | 1 | Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and creative producer of the number-one children's PBS television series, Arthur. He has also illustrated many other books for children, including Ten Tiny Toes and If All the Animals Came Inside. Marc lives with his family in Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard.; Title: Arthur's New Puppy: An Arthur Adventure (Arthur Adventures) | [
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10,420 | 1 | Grade 1-4 While visiting the beach with his family, Peter Alan unwittingly causes chaos when he tosses a bottled message into the sea inviting the fish to visit him. Soon after, a variety of underwater creatures begins showing up in Peter's hometown, and marine mayhem ensues from the school to the beauty parlor and beyond. It is only when the boy writes a second note explaining to the fish that they need to return home that the townsfolk can begin to recover from these unexpected guests. The text has a rich vocabulary, and teachers looking for a read-aloud that ties in with a lesson on action words will find this story a gold mine since it is chock-full of examples. Boldly colored illustrations combine clay-engraved art with digital effects to give the pages a three-dimensional look. Readers who enjoy poring over pictures that are layered with meaning on both the literal and figurative levels will find much to explore here. Gall has included 10 puns in his artwork. Some readers will quickly recognize the most obvious peanut butter and jellyfish, and the tool-related pun involving a sawfish and hammerhead shark. The others, however, will require a bit more study. Reminiscent of the fantastical work of David Wiesner and Chris Van Allsburg, Gall's art will hook more than a few readers. Maura Bresnahan, High Plain Elementary School, Andover, MA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Chris Gall is the award-winning author and illustrator of Dear Fish, There's Nothing to Do on Mars, and his most recent, Dinotrux, a Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2009. His books have received numerous starred reviews and awards including a Borders Original Voices Book for 2006 for Dear Fish and a Kirkus Best Children's Book for 2008 for There's Nothing to Do on Mars. Chris has won a multitude of awards from organizations like the Society of Illustrators and Communication Arts Magazine, and is also the illustrator of America the Beautiful, a Publishers Weekly's Best Children's Book of 2004. He lives in Tucson, Arizona.; Title: Dear Fish | [
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10,421 | 2 | Praise for On the Devil's Court:An ALA Best of the Best Books for Young AdultsAn ALA Best Book for Reluctant ReadersA South Carolina Young Adult Book of the Year * "A clever blend of family conflict, superstition, and exciting sports action. Adolescent readers will empathize with the mind games that Joe plays as he struggles for self-identity and independence; teachers will delight in the literary references and analogies; and librarians will praise this fine addition to sports fiction." - School Library Journal (starred review)"Deuker skillfully blends gritty basketball action with well-rounded characters to create a vivid contemporary morality tale." - Publishers Weekly "A rites-of-passage portrait with an unusual twist." - Booklist"A rare sports novel with complex plot and characterizations as well as gripping game play." - The Bulletin for the Center for Children's BooksCarl Deuker is a teacher in the Northshore School District outside of Seattle. His novels have won numerous awards, including being selected as Booklist Top Ten Youth Sports Books, VOYA Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readers, Book Sense 76 Picks, and ALA Best Books for Young Adults.; Title: On the Devil's Court | [
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10,422 | 13 | The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has a world-renowned art collection.; Title: My First ABC | [
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10,423 | 2 | Kirk Scroggs was born and raised in Austin, Texas and studied film at the University of Texas. He then moved to LA, where he decided that his true calling is drawing demented pictures of zombies, witches and monsters. ; Title: Bigfoot Backpacking Bonanza (Wiley and Grampa's Creature Features, No. 5) | [
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10,424 | 1 | Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and codeveloper of the #1 children's PBS television series, Arthur. He has also created a second book series, featuring D.W., Arthur's little sister, as well as numerous other books for children. Marc Brown lives with his family in Hingham, Massachusetts and Martha's Vineyard. ; Title: Arthur Jumps into Fall | [
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10,425 | 2 | Inspired by the rich diversity of ways in which people share their feelings, internationally acclaimed artist and author Sandra Magsamen has enchanted people with her signature style of complementing life-affirming phrases with her vibrant designs. Her collection includes everything from books and coffee mugs to ceramic birdhouses, teakettles, and scrapbook materials. Sandra Magsamen lives artfully with her family in the Maryland town in which she grew up.; Title: Love Bug (Board Books with Plush Toys) | [
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10,426 | 13 | "Mostly reformed mean girl Kacey Simon returns in this preteen drama with a heart...Accessible, funny and ultimately safe: Kacey may make mistakes, but readers can trust that all will turn out right in the end."Kirkus Reviews"A quick and quirky read."VOYA"All of the characters are well developed and fun to follow in this fast-paced romantic comedy."School Library Journal"Sitcom-ready feel-good fun."The Bulletin Praise for How to Rock Braces and Glasses: "Embrace the brace! How to Rock Braces and Glasses should be renamed How to Rock Your First Novel. Hilarious and heartfelt. I ah-dored it." Lisi Harrison, Author of the #1 bestselling Clique series (and former 4 year braces-wearer and current glasses rocker) Meg Haston survived braces and glasses in middle school; whether she rocked them is debatable. She did go on to rock other things, including but not limited to slap bracelets, a B.S. in Communication Studies from Northwestern University, and an M.Ed. in Professional Counseling from the University of Georgia.; Title: How to Rock Best Friends and Frenemies | [
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10,427 | 2 | Gr 4-6Mr. Green is a major cheapskate and has little interest in his three motherless children. His recent nanny left and he needs to hire a new one, but he refuses to pay for an ad in the newspaper. Instead he sticks a Nanny Wanted sign in his window. When a former circus pig offers to take the job for 10 cents per hour, the offer is too good for the miserly man to pass up. There's never a dull day, however, when Nanny Piggins is around. School clothes shopping becomes a contest to see who can spend the least, a business gathering turns into a dance party, chocolate becomes a main course, and robbers are reformed. Each chapter is a story in itself, but together they create an amazing world with the energetic porcine leading the way. The plot is well developed and the characters are entertaining. Spot art lends atmosphere and captures the personalities, and the chapter titles are great teasers for keeping the pages turning. Reluctant and avid readers alike will get caught up in this book's humor, charm, and adventure.Kira Moody, Hunter Public Library, West Valley City, UT Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.*Starred Review* Mary Poppins, move overor get shoved out of the way. Nanny Piggins has arrived. Most recently employed at the circus as the pig shot out of a cannon, she assumes the title Nanny when she spies a Help Wanted sign on the lawn of the Green family. Mrs. Green is dead, and Mr. Green is so tightfisted he refuses to pay a human nanny. So when a pig applies . . . . But as the three Green children soon realize, Nanny Piggins is a jewel. Extraordinarily clever, she knows when to morph that quality into deviousness, which certainly becomes necessary when dealing with the dull, pompous Mr. Green. The childrenDerrick, Samantha, and Michaelpromptly fall in love with Nanny Piggins because she lets them eat sweets all day and comes up with the most marvelous ideas, like taking a boat to China to get Chinese takeout. Even when things dont exactly work out as planned (and they rarely do), the high jinks and hilarity make them excellent adventures. Stuffing adjectives into this review is as easy as watching Nanny Piggins stuff pies into her mouth. This is smart, sly, funny, and marvelously illustrated with drawings that capture Nannys sheer pigginess. Readers may worry that this first novel is so full of stories about Nanny Piggins there wont be enough left for sequels. Never fear. The last line of the book predicts Nanny will be stirring up more adventures, possibly even before breakfast. Grades 3-6. --Ilene Cooper; Title: The Adventures of Nanny Piggins | [
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10,428 | 11 | Todd Parr is the author and illustrator of over 40 best-selling books. His books have won multiple awards. He co-created the animated preschool TV series, ToddWorld. It has won three Parent's Choice awards, an IParenting award and has also been nominated 3 times for an Emmy in the Outstanding Animated Children's Program category. Todd has also created several short-films for Sesame Street. His books are based on empowering children to feel good about themselves while learning about differences. You can visit him online at toddparr.com.; Title: Underwear Do's and Don'ts | [
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10,429 | 2 | "Giles is a gifted writer... Her imagery sparkles, her character development is flawless, and this page-turner positively crackles with excitement... Suspense lovers will savor this fast-paced psychological thriller."VOYA, starred review"The queen of YA thrillers does it again with another gripping page-turner in which love and danger meet."Kirkus Reviews"Ames and the rest of the Ford family's fall from grace makes for breathless, chilling reading."Publishers Weekly"This fast-paced psychological thriller will leave readers disturbed, enthralled, and clamoring for more. Fans... will thoroughly enjoy this chilling account of a good girl gone bad."School Library Journal"In this day of investor fraud, mortgage foreclosures, and overnight wealth-to-poverty news stories, this timely, riveting novel will resonate with readers."BooklistGail Giles is the acclaimed author of several novels for teens, including Shattering Glass, What Happened to Cass McBride?, and Right Behind You, all of which received numerous starred reviews, state awards, and teen choice selections. She lives in The Woodlands, TX, and you can visit her at www.gailgiles.com.; Title: Dark Song | [] | Train |
10,430 | 2 | Grade 57Ever since she learned that she could talk to the dead in School Spirit (Little, Brown, 2008), 13-year-old Kat has been doing her best to avoid otherworldly encounters. Her friend Jac, on the other hand, is fascinated with Kat's abilities and is anxious for another chance at ghost hunting. The girls are collaborating on a school project, investigating the history of a long-abandoned house, when a photograph reveals a boy's face at the window. When Kat enters the house, she sees the child playing, but he shows no awareness of her. The message "Help Me" scratched in the dust convinces her that supernatural forces are at work. The two friends discover that the house was the site of a serious accident three years earlier. Learning that the injured victim is still in a coma, they suspect that there may be a connection to the haunting. Kat visits the hospital, and recognizes the patient as the ghost child. Can she use her psychic powers to help him reconnect his spirit to its physical shell, before they become irretrievably separated? Kat and Jac are an engaging team. Their dialogue, both spoken and emailed, generally rings true. The mildly suspenseful plot moves briskly, although the writing style occasionally strays into rather heavy New Age mysticism. A few plot threads are left to be resolved in the next volume. An acceptable choice where there is a demand for supernatural fiction.Elaine E. Knight, Lincoln Elementary Schools, IL Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Praise for Suddenly Supernatural: School Spirit"A pitch-perfect tween/teen vibe. Kimmel has it in spades."--Publishers Weekly"An entertaining novel that middle-school girls will pass to their friends."--Children's Literarture "A delightful heroine, sweeter than predecessors Georgia Nicholson and Adrian Mole-and hilarious."--Kirkus; Title: Suddenly Supernatural: Scaredy Kat | [
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10,431 | 13 | Praise for How to Rock Braces and Glasses: "Embrace the brace! How to Rock Braces and Glasses should be renamed How to Rock Your First Novel. Hilarious and heartfelt. I ah-dored it." Lisi Harrison, Author of the #1 bestselling Clique series (and former 4 year braces-wearer and current glasses rocker) "As Haston, in her first YA novel, traces Kacey's painful tumble down the popularity hill, she offers some clever dialogue and important life lessons."PW "Haston gives her tale of a mean girl in exile both warmth and perception ... good, old-fashioned, in-her-shoes fun." BCCB"Written for middle school girls, readers will relate to the obstacles Kacey overcomes. The message of being true to yourself is strong throughout."Library Media Connection Meg Haston survived braces and glasses in middle school; whether she rocked them is debatable. She did go on to rock other things, including but not limited to slap bracelets, a B.S. in Communication Studies from Northwestern University, and an M.Ed. in Professional Counseling from the University of Georgia. ; Title: How to Rock Braces and Glasses | [
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10,432 | 2 | In her pink dress and headband, Martha looks the part of a ladylike otter child. And indeed, she is accomplished at giving hugs, sharing snacks, and making presents. But when shes not so nice, she compounds the problem by stubbornly refusing to apologize. After a time-out proves insufficient, some parental tough love brings her around to a different point of view. Written with simplicity and a strong sense of narrative structure, the story conveys sympathy for Marthas feelings while outwardly focusing on how she acts and what she wants. The sensitive colored-pencil drawings, tinted with watercolor washes, concentrate on the characters; with a minimum of props and no backgrounds, they spotlight the four members of Marthas family and clearly express nuances of emotion with the mere tip of a snout or slant of an eyebrow. Both adults and children will enjoy the droll humor and good storytelling in this well-designed picture book. Preschool-Grade 1. --Carolyn PhelanSamantha Berger has always loved children's books, cartoons, and comics waaay more than saying sorry. And she still does! She grew up (kinda) to write for Nickelodeon and create stories just like this one. she is the author of Martha Doesn't Say Sorry, Martha Doesn't Share, and Crankenstein. Samantha lives in New York City with her dog who never apologizes (even when she steals meatballs off the table). Bruce Whatley never had to say sorry when he was little--at least that's what his Mum says. He still likes to play with crayons and paint. His most favorite thing in the world to paint is people. But they don't like it when he gets it in their ears! Oops...sorry! Bruce lives in Australia with his wife, Rosie, and their two grown-up children.; Title: Martha doesn't say sorry! | [
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10,433 | 1 | PreSchool-KSergio has big dreams of being a star soccer player. In reality, though, the young penguin often stumbles and falls running after the ball and does not attain the success he yearns to have. Then his mother suggests that he try playing goalie. The game against the big, bruisin' Seagulls becomes his test of talent. Beginning soccer players will relate to Sergio's frustrations and admire his resolve. Rodriguez uses an attractive, yet simple palette of aqua, golden yellow, rust red, and penguin black, and the colors stand out sharply against the white background. Action is created with varying perspectives on the ball flying at the lone goalie. Pair this title with Brigitte Weninger's Davy, Soccer Star! (NorthSouth, 2008). Fans of Sergio Makes a Splash! (Little, Brown, 2008) will relish it.Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Edel Rodriguez was born in Havana, Cuba. He left for America on a boat with his parents and sister when he was 8 years old. His drawings and illustrations have appeared in four picture books, including Float Like a Butterfly and Oye, Celia!, on stamps for the U.S. Postal Service, The New Yorker, and posters for Broadway shows. Edel has also been an art director at TIME Magazine for over a decade. His first book with Little, Brown was Sergio Makes a Splash. He lives with his wife and daughter in New Jersey.; Title: Sergio Saves the Game | [
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10,434 | 2 | Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and creative producer of the number-one children's PBS television series, Arthur. He has also illustrated many other books for children, including Ten Tiny Toes and If All the Animals Came Inside. Marc lives with his family in Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard.; Title: Arthur's Birthday (An Arthur Adventure) | [
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10,435 | 0 | Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and codeveloper of the #1 children's PBS television series, Arthur. He has also created a second book series, featuring D.W., Arthur's little sister, as well as numerous other books for children. Marc Brown lives with his family in Hingham, Massachusetts and Martha's Vineyard. ; Title: Arthur and the Big Snow | [
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10,437 | 6 | Sandra Magsamen is an artist, mom, author of Living Artfully, and creator of the Messages From The Heart brand. She designs gifts and ideas that encourage us to live with heart. Sandra Magsamen lives artfully with her family in the Maryland town in which she grew up. You can visit her online at www.sandramagsamen.com.; Title: I Love You, Little Pumpkin! (Padded Cloth Covers with Lift-the-Flaps) | [
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10,438 | 2 | * "This is a delightful book that will have readers looking for more adventures featuring Clara Lee and her friends."Library Media Connection (starred review)* "Han...captures an 8-year-old's perspective perfectly...The message shines through but doesn't overwhelm this engaging chapter book that will be welcomed by middle-grade fans of Clementine."Kirkus (starred review)"Sparkly and cheerful...Numerous black-and-white illustrations provide newly independent readers with both plot clues and speedy page turns in this winning chapter book."The Horn Book"Clara Lee thinks, speaks, and acts just like the third grader she is in this charming early chapter book. Black-and-white drawings, some full page and some spot art, feature the child, her dilemmas, and her successes. Fans of Clementine will enjoy this endearing character."School Library Journal"The funniest interludes are her credible interactions with her younger sister; Clara Lee's memorable descriptions, such as the "limp green bean kind of hug" she gives her grandfather when she's feeling down, will endear her to readers."Publishers Weekly"Readers will delight in this American-as-apple-pie third grader as she follows her BIG DREAM in a string of heartfelt adventures as perfect as an unbroken candy necklace."Megan McDonald, author of the Judy Moody series"I really loved Clara Lee. This is a compact little book with a big heart."Linda Sue Park, Newbery Award-winning author of A Single Shard"In this marvel of a book, Clara Lee shows us what it means to receive a shot of Good Luck, and at the same time she also learns how to be a better friend, granddaughter, and sister. It all adds up."Kathi Appelt, Newbery Honor author ofThe Underneath and Keeper"I love Clara Lee's surprising and dead-on similes and metaphors and her fun play on words! I also love how she's totally ethno-cool and totally American. Way to go, Clara Lee!"Lenore Look, author of the Ruby Lu and Alvin Ho seriesJenny Han grew up in Richmond, Virginia and went to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She moved to NYC for graduate school and received her MFA in Writing for Children at the New School. She is the author of books such as Shug and the New York Times bestselling Summer Series. She currently lives in Brooklyn. Her website is www.dearjennyhan.com.Julia Kuo grew up in Chatsworth, California. After studying illustration and marketing at Washington University in St. Louis, she started working as a greeting card designer at American Greetings. She currently splits her time between Chicago and Taiwan. Her website is www.juliakuo.com.; Title: Clara Lee and the Apple Pie Dream | [
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10,439 | 2 | K-Gr 2Hobbie's version of the classic Grimm tale does not differ much from other editions found in most picture book collections. The author wrote the story based on her childhood memories of listening to a recording of the Great Gildersleeve's reading of the tale. Hobbie's pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations are expressive, particularly in depicting the fear in the children's eyes as they sit by the fire in the woods awaiting their fate. VERDICT A fine addition to replace worn copies of the classic tale; this will be especially embraced by fans of Hobbie.Kris Hickey, Columbus Metropolitan Library, OHPraise for Hansel & Gretel:; Title: Hansel & Gretel | [
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10,440 | 2 | *Starred Review* Bobbys teacher, Ms. Kirby, is a roaring, teeth-gnashing, galumphing giant green monster. Really! (And it has nothing to do with her reaction to that paper airplane Bobby threw.) When Bobby goes to the park to blow off some steam, something terrible happens: he runs into his ghastly teacher. Ms. Kirby isnt happy to see Bobby, either, but after some awkwardness, they start a friendlyif formalconversation. When a sudden gust of wind blows Ms. Kirbys favorite hat away, Bobbys the one who catches it before it flies into the pond. Soon Ms. Kirby and Bobby are showing each other their favorite places in the park, and all the while, Ms. Kirby looks less like a grumpy monster and more like a friendly young teacher in a big hat. Brown (Mr. Tiger Goes Wild, 2013) shapes his cartoony characters with blocky patches of bright colors, and at the heart of the awkward-pause-filled humor are Bobby and Ms. Kirbys marvelous facial expressions: Bobby, with an impressive cowlick, has a constant look of shocked disbelief, while Ms. Kirby wears a deadpan grimace of resignation. That is, until they each learn theres more to the other than just a misbehaving student or grouchy teacher. This playful, eye-catching story goes a long way to humanize both teachers and students. Ed: kill the period after Not in the imprint title. Preschool-Grade 2. --Sarah Hunter*"This playful, eye-catching story goes a long way to humanize both teachers and students."Booklist, starred review*"Brown, imagining Ms. Kirby from a child's perspective, handles her transformation smoothly, prompting readers to revisit earlier pages. Comic traces of monstrosity linger in Ms Kirby (she still goes green at classroom clowning) yet Brown makes it clear that teachers are people too-even the "mean" ones."Publishers Weekly, starred review* "Here's hoping readers who are similarly challenged in the behavior department will get both messages: Teachers are people, and they give back what they get."Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "The clever, texturized illustrations, concise text, comical storyline, and sweet sentiment make this a near-perfect storytime choice for young children."Library Media Connection, starred review"[A] story that students and teachers will enjoy equally."The Horn Book"Bobby's rascally charm will win the hearts of readers."School Library Journal; Title: My Teacher Is a Monster! (No, I Am Not.) | [
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10,441 | 2 | Sandra Magsamen is an artist, mom, author of Living Artfully, and creator of the Messages From The Heart brand. She designs gifts and ideas that encourage us to live with heart. Sandra Magsamen lives artfully with her family in the Maryland town where she grew up. You can visit her at her website, www.sandramagsamen.com.; Title: Peep, Peep, I Love You! (Padded Cloth Covers with Lift-the-Flaps) | [
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10,442 | 1 | Kindergarten-Grade 2This heartwarming picture book is based on the authors' adult title, Dewey (Grand Central, 2008). It describes how on a cold night Myron found a tiny kitten in the return box at Spencer Public Library in Iowa, and the feline's impact on the library community. Dewey Readmore Books overcame unpleasant encounters with young children who picked him up upside down or petted him the wrong way and settled in, "happy" to help people. The realistic illustrations, done in vibrant watercolors, bring the tale to life (the orange cat's expressions are priceless). The story moves along swiftly, and will be a hit with readers requesting animal books.Beth Cuddy, Seward Elementary School, Auburn, NY ENDVicki Myron was born on a farm fifteen miles from Spencer, Iowa. At the age of thirty-four, after a failed marriage, single motherhood, and a stint on welfare, she graduated summa cum laude from Mankato State University and has a masters degree from Emporia State University. She worked at the Spencer Public Library for twenty-five years, the last twenty as director. She lives in Spencer, Iowa.Bret Witter is a book editor and professional writer. Raised in north Alabama, he currently lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with his wife, two children and his fourteen-year-old cat Kiki. Steve James has always enjoyed making pictures. Steve received his BFA in illustration from Brigham Young University where he studied traditional painting techniques. He now lives in Lehi, Utah with his wife and crazy cat.; Title: Dewey: There's a Cat in the Library! | [
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10,443 | 2 | There are lots of different ways to be a family. Your family is special no matter what kind it is. Love, ToddTodd Parr has inspired and empowered children around the world with his bold images and positive messages. He is the bestselling author of more than forty books, including Be Who You Are, The Goodbye Book, The I Love You Book, and It's Okay to be Different. He lives in Berkeley, California.; Title: The Family Book | [
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10,444 | 2 | Todd Parr has inspired and empowered children around the world with his bold images and positive messages. He is the bestselling author of more than forty books, including The Goodbye Book, The Family Book, The I Love You Book, and It's Okay to be Different. He lives in Berkeley, California.; Title: The Mommy Book (Avenues) | [
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10,445 | 18 | Starred Review. Grade 3–6—Through effectively chosen words, Andrea Pinkney brings understanding and meaning to what four black college students accomplished on February 1, 1960, by sitting down at a Woolworth lunch counter in Greensboro, NC. Her repeated phrase, "Their order was simple. A doughnut and coffee with cream on the side," along with other food metaphors, effectively emphasizes the men's determination to undo the injustices of segregation in a peaceful protest, which eventually led up to the 1966 Supreme Court ruling against racial discrimination. With swirling swabs of color that masterfully intertwine with sometimes thin, sometimes thick lines, Brian Pinkney cleverly centers the action and brings immediacy to the pages. Both the words and the art offer many opportunities for discussion. The book concludes with a civil rights time line and an update on the aftermath of the lunch-counter struggle.—Barbara Elleman, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst, MA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.*Starred Review* This compelling picture book is based on the historic sit-in 50 years ago by four college students who tried to integrate a Woolworths lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina. Food-related wordplay adds layers to the free verse, as in the lines about the protesters recipe for integration: Combine black with white / to make sweet justice. The double-page spreads in watercolor and thick ink lines show both the scene in Woolworths and across America as blacks and whites organize sit-ins and watch coverage of protests on TV. Finally, the young people at the counter get what they order, served to them exactly the way they wanted itwell done. The recipe metaphors are repetitive, but at the core of the exciting narrative are scenes that show the difficulty of facing hatred: tougher than any school test. Closing pages discuss the role of adults, including Ella Baker and then presidents Kennedy and Johnson, and include a detailed civil rights time line, a final helping about the historic struggle, and a bibliography. Even young children will grasp the powerful, elemental, and historic story of those who stood up to oppressive authority and changed the world. Grades 2-4. --Hazel Rochman; Title: Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down (Jane Addams Honor Book (Awards)) | [
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10,446 | 2 | Grade 5-7An elaborately locked wooden box requiring four separate but missing keys holds the treasure in this modern-day quest. Jeremy's father lived his life preparing for an early death, as foretold by a fortune-teller. He did, in fact, die when Jeremy was eight, but a package from him containing the locked box arrives one month before Jeremy's 13th birthday, the day on which the box is to be opened. With his friend Lizzy, Jeremy searches for the keys while contemplating the words engraved on the box, The Meaning of Life: For Jeremy Fink. 13th Birthday. The search for the keys takes the friends around and about New York City, where they meet a large and increasingly convenient range of supporting characters, from members of a spiritualist congregation to a prominent astronomer, all of whom point them toward their own takes on the meaning of life. Mystery and adventure fans will be pulled in by the locked box, and, as a bonus, will get to know quirky, scientific Jeremy and impulsive Lizzy. Some readers might become impatient as the metaphysical quest lengthens, but those who stick with the story will find a warm picture of parental love and wisdom and of a boy growing into his own understanding and acceptance of life.Faith Brautigam, Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, IL Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.The summer he turns 13, Jeremy receives a mysterious box with the engraved words "the meaning of life: for Jeremy Fink on his thirteenth birthday." The box was left by his father, who has been dead for five years. It has four locks, but Jeremy finds no keys to open them. As Jeremy and his best friend, Lizzy, embark on a quest to find the keys, they travel across Manhattan from flea markets to fancy office buildings and museums, searching, as it turns out, not only for keys but also insights into science, religion, art, friendship, and family. The overlong plot lurches from one contrivance to another, and the end is a total setup, but readers will be hooked by the kids' fast, funny urban adventure, as well as by the quest and the "existential crisis." The many open-ended questions make this fun for group discussion: "Why are we here? Is that even the correct question?" Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life | [
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10,447 | 2 | Sandra Magsamen is an artist, mom, author of Living Artfully, and creator of the Messages From The Heart brand. She designs gifts and ideas that encourage us to live with heart. Sandra Magsamen lives artfully with her family in the Maryland town in which she grew up. You can visit her at her Web site, www.sandramagsamen.com.; Title: I Love You, Honey Bunny (Earesistables) | [
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10,448 | 2 | PreS-K-In this cozy alphabet/bedtime hybrid, a mother tucks her reluctant child into bed, offering examples of how other animals prepare for sleep to convince her little one to doze. The story begins and ends with the mother speaking in soothing rhyming verse; her alphabetized descriptions of "the awake animals getting sleepy" are non-rhyming but mostly alliterative, e.g., "Cat's curled up on a crimson couch cushion." Full-page watercolor and ink illustrations in soft, muted colors depict mildly stylized, drowsy animals (generally one, but sometimes two or three per letter). The large cursive capitals fit well into the overall design of the pages, noticeable but unobtrusive. With dozens, if not hundreds, of other alphabet books out there (including previous alphabet books by Dragonwagon and McPhail), it might be difficult to find room for one more, especially in smaller collections; however, if you are looking for new additions, this one is quietly pleasant.-Yelena Alekseyeva-Popova, formerly at Chappaqua Library, NY(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.This lyrical picture book begins with a bedtime conundrum: how do you sleep when youre not sleepy? The mother here avoids the traditional route of counting sheep and instead leads her child through an alphabets worth of animals who are almost asleep. Each animal is introduced alliteratively: As the light laps the leaves, Lion lies down, lounging low with Lioness and the little one. X is tricky, as usual, but since these animals are expecting an exceptionally excellent nights rest, the formula works and the cadence is maintained to the end. Many of the animals will be familiar to children, while somequetzal, urubuare more exotic. Children will have fun identifying themif they are still awake, that is. McPhails watercolor-and-ink illustrations are gorgeously serene, and the darkening evening light, depicted in washes of burgundy, gold, and teal, is beautiful. The rhyming text at the end breaks the spell of the A-to-Z lullaby, but by that point the little boy and all the animals are well on their way to a good nights sleep. Preschool-Grade 1. --Kara Dean; Title: All the Awake Animals Are Almost Asleep | [
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10,449 | 18 | Gr 2-4-As in Sit-In (Little, Brown, 2010), the Pinkneys present important figures and a pivotal moment during the Civil Rights Movement in a fresh and visually compelling manner. Readers are invited to follow a path and a dove throughout-both images being rich in multiple meanings. The narrative starts with Martin Luther King, Jr.'s upbringing, which trained him to speak the gospel. Rendered in cool blues and greens, the fluid watercolor and ink compositions are less about capturing a likeness than conveying the charisma and soul of this preacher. Mahalia Jackson is portrayed in warm oranges and reds. (When together, purples envelope the pair.) Readers learn that she sang the gospel, from church choirs to recordings, and performances for presidents. Overlaid with ribbons of key words and rounded lines suggesting ripples from the characters' auras, the pictures provide emotional content for the author's smart and stylized descriptions. This fascinating new lens for children on the often-depicted "Dream" speech during the March on Washington reveals how Jackson's powerful voice stilled the crowds for King's: "She rolled her brass and butter with a MIGHTY DOSE OF THUNDER." Author and artist indicate how, in the call-and-response manner so familiar to both, it was Jackson who admonished King to, "TELL THEM ABOUT YOUR DREAM, MARTIN!" Ideas and fervor build and important phrases appear in bold colors. Historical context and artistic inspirations wrap up this informative approach to the two icons and the effect of their partnership on history.-Wendy Lukehart, District of Columbia Public Library(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.*Starred Review* Wife-and-husband team Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney match talents as they weave together the stories of two giants of the American civil rights movement. At first the stories are distinct, with alternating, dedicated spreads tracing the individuals paths as gospel preacher and singer until they meet and combine forces at the Montgomery bus boycott in 1955 and forge a collaboration that takes them through Martins most famous speech, at the Lincoln Memorial. Andrea Davis Pinkney establishes careful rhythmic patterns to her text, mirroring the two figures impact. On one page, Martin SPOKE the gospel. / PRAYED the gospel. / SOUGHT the gospel. / TAUGHT the gospel; and on the subsequent page, Mahalia SANG the gospel. / WORKED the gospel. / LED the gospel. / SPREAD the gospel. Brian Pinkney echoes this parallel approach, establishing a predominant color for each spread in the loose, evocative paintings and typeface for selected text, alternating the colors until the point where the two are united and the contrasting colors combine with rich, resonant vibrancy. Comprehensive back matter, including a time line, a bibliography, a discography, an authors note, and an illustrators note, rounds out this colorful, inspirational resource. Grades 2-4. --Thom Barthelmess; Title: Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song | [
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10,450 | 2 | "Finding a friend is less a matter of sheer will than quiet acceptance in this charming new work...Handlettered speech balloons and wood borders give the book a rustic but friendly feel, with endpapers that should not be missed."Kirkus Reviews"I click with this book. Brown has pushed his style past its smoother beginnings...into a homemade hybrid of pencil and construction paper and even wood. Who knows how he does it, really? The appeal of YOU WILL BE MY FRIEND! is as deep a mystery as friendship, but I'm not interested in delving into its mysteries. I just want to take it to lunch."Daniel Handler in The New York Times; Title: YOU WILL BE MY FRIEND! (Starring Lucille Beatrice Bear) | [
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10,451 | 6 | Sandra Magsamen is an artist, mom, author of Living Artfully, and creator of the Messages From The Heart brand. She designs gifts and ideas that encourage us to live with heart. Sandra Magsamen lives artfully with her family in the Maryland town in which she grew up. You can visit her at her Web site, www.sandramagsamen.com.; Title: Merry Christmas, Little One! (Padded Cloth Covers with Lift-the-Flaps) | [
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10,453 | 2 | Todd Parr has inspired and empowered children around the world with his bold images and positive messages. He is the bestselling author of more than forty books, including The Goodbye Book, The Family Book, The I Love You Book, and It's Okay to be Different. He lives in Berkeley, California.; Title: The Daddy Book | [
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10,454 | 2 | PreSAfter learning how to apologize in Martha Doesn't Say Sorry (Little, Brown, 2009), the stubborn little otter returns to master a new lesson. She overuses mine, her new favorite word, until she is left performing magic tricks without an audience, putting on puppet shows with only one puppet, and playing Ping-Pong without a partner. Through the gentle encouragement of her parents, Martha realizes that she can have more fun if she shares. The watercolor and colored-pencil drawings, with few props and no backgrounds, focus on each character's body language and facial expressions. Through her scowl, up-turned snout, and raised eyebrows, Martha's feelings should be readily evident to youngsters. The simple story line offers nothing new, but fans of other girly animal characters like Kevin Henkes's Lilly, Ian Falconer's Olivia, and Russell and Lillian Hobans' Frances will gravitate toward the lavender cover and feminine accent font.Rachel Kamin, North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, Highland Park, IL Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Samantha Berger will happily share her puppets and lava lamp, but she she loves sharing her children's books most of all. She is the author of Martha Doesn't Say Sorry, Martha Doesn't Share, and Crankenstein. She now lives in New York where Samantha and her dog Polly Pocket share a home, love for the Golden Girls, and pancakes every Sunday.; Title: Martha doesn't share! | [
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10,455 | 7 | Elizabeth Cody Kimmel is the author of the Lily B. books and many other books for young readers. To write this series, she consulted with a renowned medium. Elizabeth lives in Cold Spring, New York. You can visit her online at www.codykimmel.com.; Title: Suddenly Supernatural 4: Crossing Over | [
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10,458 | 12 | Rebecca Emberley is the author and illustrator of more than 40 books for children, including a popular bilingual board book series for very young readers.; Title: My Spanish Touch-and-Feel Book of Colors (My Spanish Touch-And-Feel Books) | [
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10,459 | 0 | Bill Doyle has worked as a freelance editor and writer at The Discovery Channel, Comedy Central, the American Museum of Natural History, Time For Kids, LeapFrog and Scholastic, among others.; Title: Crime Through Time #6: Trapped!: The 2031 Journal of Otis Fitzmorgan | [
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10,460 | 11 | PreS-Gr 3An autobiographical story about Hobbie's childhood move to the country. The transition is frightening at first but the author discovers that she loves the fields and flowers, and the animals most of all. There are dogs, cats, ducks, geese, a cow, and chickens, from which Holly must gently coax eggs. But her favorite are her neighbor's horses, conspicuously absent from her farm. There is a pasture, stalls, hay, all the makings of a great place for them, but the family has far too many reasons for not having one. But when Holly's birthday comes around, her mother tells her there's something special waiting for her in the barn. Could it be? The author's fans won't be disappointed with this affectionately told tale about a young girl's greatest wish. The simple artwork, done in pen-and-ink and watercolor, beautifully depicts a time when life for a young farm girl was filled with rustic barns, fields, and delightful animals, while her heartwarming text conveys a sense of innocence and dreams. Cozy as a grandmother's quilt, this book will have adults reminiscing and children dreaming.C. J. Connor, Campbell County Public Library, Cold Spring, KY. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.In a picture book based upon her childhood, Hobbie tells of moving from her city neighborhood to a farm. Though initially spooked by the darkness of her room at night (no electricity) and the creepy outhouse (no indoor plumbing), she comes to love the rural setting and, best of all, the farm animals. She longs for a horse, though, and on her birthday she runs out to the barn with hope in her heart and findsa surprise. The first-person story has a ring of truth, with details such as Holly collecting horse droppings from the road and scattering them in the barn to make it seem like a horse lived there. Both the vivid text and the appealing ink-and-watercolor illustrations are well calibrated to hold childrens interest. This engaging picture book, one of the few offering a realistic story with a rural setting, will speak to horse-crazy kids everywhere. Preschool-Grade 3. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: Everything but the Horse | [
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10,463 | 6 | Sandra Magsamen is an artist, mom, author of Living Artfully, and creator of the Messages From The Heart brand. She designs gifts and ideas that encourage us to live with heart. Sandra Magsamen lives artfully with her family in the Maryland town in which she grew up. You can visit her at her website, www.sandramagsamen.com.; Title: Whooo Loves You? (Padded Cloth Covers with Lift-the-Flaps) | [
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10,464 | 0 | Andrea Pinkney is the author of many award-winning books for children. Many were collaborations with her husband, illustrator Brian Pinkney. She is also an editor at Scholastic. They live in Brooklyn with their two children.Sean Qualls is the illustrator of a number of celebrated books for children, including Before John Was a Jazz Giant by Carole Boston Weatherford, for which he received a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor, and Dizzy by Jonah Winter, an ALA Notable Book, a Kirkus Best Book, and a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. He has also illustrated Little Cloud and Lady Wind by Toni Morrison and her son Slade and Giant Steps to Change The World by Spike and Tonya Lee, which will be published in January 2011. Sean lives with his wife, illustrator Selina Alko, and their two children in Brooklyn, NY.; Title: Bird in a Box | [
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10,466 | 0 | Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and codeveloper of the number one children's television series, Arthur. He has also created a second book series, featuring D.W., Arthur's little sister, as well as numerous other books for children. Marc Brown lives with his family in Hingham, Massachusetts, and on Martha's Vineyard.; Title: Arthur Chapter Books #4-6 | [
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10,468 | 7 | Praise for The Name of This Book Is Secret"Equal parts snarky and delightful."BooklistPraise for If You're Reading This, It's Too Late"Laugh-out-loud funny."School Library JournalPraise for This Book Is Not Good for You"Lemony Snicket-like humor and decoding puzzles through research and handy gizmos...will not disappoint loyal readers."VOYAPseudonymous Bosch is the author of New York Times bestseller The Name of This Book Is Secret and sequels If You're Reading This, It's Too Late and This Book Is Not Good for You. His identity is a closely-guarded secret.; Title: This Isn't What It Looks Like (The Secret Series, Book 4) | [
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10,469 | 1 | Sandra Magsamen is an artist, mom, author of Living Artfully, and creator of the Messages From The Heart brand. She designs gifts and ideas that encourage us to live with heart. Sandra Magsamen lives artfully with her family in the Maryland town in which she grew up. You can visit her at her Web site, www.sandramagsamen.com.; Title: I Ruff You (Earesistables) | [
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10,471 | 2 | reSchool-Grade 2-From the moment she is born, Olive's parents know that she is special. Though other people find her crying loud and offensive, her parents can only rave about her pitch and volume. As she grows up, the girl continues to be a one of a kind, making oatmeal with pickles or using her wild imagination to send her stuffed bear to the stars. When she goes to school, however, her imagination gets her into trouble. Olive's head-in-the-clouds antics, punctuated by Tilley's comic watercolor-and-ink illustrations, are amusing, but the story hits a false note with the child's parents' unwavering appreciation of her behavior, no matter how disruptive. Though the message is admirable, any child will see how unrealistic it is when Olive paints a jungle on the principal's desk and ultimately receives nothing but praise (the principal is berated by the other educators for objecting). Ultimately, this paean to individuality falls flat, brought down by its own exaggeration.Kathleen Kelly MacMillan, Maryland School for the Deaf, ColumbiaCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Roberta Baker is a former writer for the Boston Globe and has won awards for her feature writing. She lives in Tilton, New Hampshire, with her husband and daughter, Isabelle. No Ordinary Olive is Roberta's first book for children.Debbie Tilley is the illustrator of more than sixteen books for children, including Dinosaur Dinner (With a Slice of Alligator Pie) by Jack Prelutsky, and her artwork has also appeared in many publications nationwide. She lives in Escondido, California, with her husband and baby daughter, Gillian.; Title: No Ordinary Olive | [
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10,472 | 2 | Inspired by the rich diversity of ways in which people share their feelings, internationally acclaimed artist and author Sandra Magsamen has enchanted people with her signature style of complementing life-affirming phrases with her vibrant designs. Her collection includes everything from books and coffee mugs to ceramic birdhouses, teakettles, and scrapbook materials. Sandra Magsamen lives artfully with her family in the Maryland town in which she grew up.; Title: Butterfly Kisses (Board Books with Plush Toys) | [
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10,474 | 2 | Gr 3-6-Young's father builds a house for his growing family and for others who join them. Against the background of World War II, the author shares childhood memories of changing seasons, raising silkworms, and picnicking by the pool. This oversize book with foldout pages is illustrated with photos, drawings, and collage. Includes a time line and a diagram of the house.(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Caldecott Medalist Ed Young is the illustrator of more than eighty books for children, seventeen of which he has also written. Born in Tientsin, China, he grew up in Shanghai and later moved to Hong Kong. As a young man, he came to the United States on a student visa to study architecture but turned instead to his love of art. A graduate of the Art Center College of Design, Young has since taught at the Pratt Institute, Yale University, Naropa Institute, and the University of California at Santa Cruz. Ed Youn was awarded the Caldecott Medal for his book Lon Po Po, and The Emperor and the Kite and Seven Blind Mice were named Caldecott Honor Books. Wabi Sabi, was a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book in 2008. ; Title: The House Baba Built: An Artist's Childhood in China | [
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10,475 | 13 | Images fine and funky accompany each letter of the alphabet in three noteworthy offerings. Museum ABC from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, for example, announces "A is for Apple" while, opposite, a full-color spread divided into quadrants presents the evidence with details from Roy Lichtenstein's Red Apple, a detail from Paul Cezanne's Apples and two other works from the museum's collection. "N" features the noses of Giorgio de Chirico (a detail from his Self-Portrait) and Nefertari Kneeling in Adoration, a detail from the subject's Egyptian tomb, among others. Back matter provides further information about each artwork. All ages.Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.reSchool-Grade 3-Alphabet books are a dime a dozen, and the text of this one is no different than most: "A is for apple. B is for boat." What saves it from banality is the artwork. For example, the letter "D" is illustrated with reproductions from around the world-three male dancers from 16th-century India; a fierce, masked performer of 18th-century Japan; a rather surreal-looking pair of Colombian dancers; and an Impressionistic bevy of ballerinas by Degas. It is a shame that all this outstanding art has not been given a more thoughtful and exciting layout. Each spread contains a page of text facing a leaf of details from works of art tightly and symmetrically situated in evenly divided, square slots. The reproductions themselves are excellent, often humorous, and always eye-catching, but the book itself seems mainly intended to showcase the extensive holdings of the Metropolitan Museum. Still, it is a nice introduction to famous paintings, but may be most appreciated by visitors to the museum.Laurie Edwards, West Shore School District, Camp Hill, PACopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Museum ABC | [
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10,476 | 2 | Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: Fairway Phenom (Matt Christopher Sports Classics) | [
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10,478 | 0 | Amy Sklansky has written a number of books for young readers, including My Daddy and Me and Where Do Chicks Come From. Previously an editor at Harper Collins, Amy now writes full-time and lives with her family in Missouri.Talitha Shipman is a motion graphic designer for the design firm Blue Pony. She currently lives in Indiana.; Title: You Are My Little Cupcake | [
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10,479 | 5 | Praise for How to Train Your Dragon"Action-filled and compelling."School Library JournalPraise for How to Train Your Dragon"Will keep even reluctant readers turning the pages--and chuckling as they go."Publishers WeeklyCressida Cowell is the good friend and confidante of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, Viking warrior and hero of The Heroic Misadventures. When she is not visiting with Hiccup to document his latest memoir, she lives in the UK. She is also the author of The Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown, What Shall We Do With the Boo Hoo Baby? and numerous other picture books.; Title: How to Train Your Dragon: How to Ride a Dragon's Storm | [
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10,481 | 2 | Karma Wilson is the author of Bear Snores On, a recent New York Times bestseller, as well as Never, Ever Shout in a Zoo (4/04), and Dinos on the Go (9/04), both published by Little, Brown.Ard Hoyt has illustrated numerous books for children, including the New York Times bestseller I'm a Manatee, by John Lithgow, and Saying Goodbye to Lulu, published by Little, Brown (4/04).; Title: Mr. Murry and Thumbkin | [
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10,482 | 13 | Mary Ann Hoberman is the author of the critically acclaimed One of Each and the classic A House is a House for Me, which won a National Book Award.Nadine Bernard Westcott is a well-known and award-winning illustrator of more than 100 picture books.; Title: Miss Mary Mack: A Hand-Clapping Rhyme | [
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10,483 | 11 | Katharine Lee Bates was born in Falmouth, Massachusetts on August 12, 1859. In the summer of 1893, she embarked on an extensive tour of America, from Niagara Falls, to the World's Fair in Chicago, and ultimately to Pike's Peak near Colorado Springs. It was from this vantage point that she was inspired to write the first drafts of America the Beautiful. First published on July 4, 1895 by The Congregationalist, the poem underwent 2 more revisions to become the version we know today.Chris Gall is the award-winning author and illustrator of Dog Vs. Cat, Awesome Dawson, Revenge of the Dinotrux, Substitute Creacher, and Dinotrux, a Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book. He is also the illustrator of America the Beautiful, another Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book. He lives in Tucson, Arizona.; Title: America the Beautiful | [
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10,484 | 1 | Finches, barn owls--and the ubquitous pigeon--are among the many species vividly portrayed in words and pictures in this handsome avian exploration. Ages 6-10. Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.Describes the birds that make their homes in the heart of the city and examines how they have adjusted to such a harsh urban environment.; Title: Urban Roosts: Where Birds Nest in the City | [
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10,485 | 10 | Lucy Rosen is a life-long book lover. When she isn't writing or reading, Lucy spends her time working at a large children's media organization in Washington, DC.; Title: Despicable Me: My Dad the Super Villain | [
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10,486 | 2 | We are doing this tie-in program with Universal Pictures.; Title: Sleepy Kittens (Despicable Me) | [
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10,487 | 17 | Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: On the Court with...Dwight Howard | [
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10,488 | 15 | When most people think of a typical cactus, they probably think of the saguaro, which can grow to be 50 feet high, weigh up to several tons and live for 200 years. It plays a significant role in desert life: the Gila woodpecker builds its nest in the trunk (and once the woodpeckers are finished with their nest, an elf owl may move in); a Harris' hawk may construct a nest of twigs on the cactus; at night, a long-nosed bat may drink the nectar hidden in the saguaro flowers; during the day, the white-winged doves, butterflies and bees may also drink the nectar. And when the saguaro fruit ripens, it is harvested by the Tohono O'odham Indians for jams, candies, syrups and wines, as well as eaten by coyotes, ants and javelina pigs. Bash, who illustrated Tiger Lilies and Other Beastly Plants , has skillfully combined an informative, readable text with bold, appealing illustrations. Readers will appreciate the towering giant of the desert, and find the link between it and the other inhabitants of that land engrossing. Ages 6-10. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 1-6 A lap-size book with colorful, detailed illustrations that complement clear text descriptive of the life cycle of a saguaro cactus and its uses by and contributions to southwestern desert dwellersinsect, reptile, animal, and human. Bash is informative without oversimplification or hyperscientificism. For pictorial and topic information, Desert Giant is comparable to Patricia Lauber's Life on a Giant Cactus (Garrard, 1974), and superior to Anita Holmes' The 100-Year-Old Cactus (Four Winds, 1983). It contains a delightful sequence showing how desert Indians harvest and use saguaro fruitnot mentioned in either of the other books. A handsome addition to books on this subject. George Gleason, Department of English, Southwest Missouri State University, SpringfieldCopyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro Cactus (Tree Tales) | [
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10,489 | 15 | Jocelyn and Nathaniel Hobbie are the daughter and son of our bestselling author/artist Holly Hobbie. Jocelyn holds a B.F.A. from RISD and works for a contemporary art dealer in New York, NY. Nathaniel Hobbie is also a fine artist who works with metal and wood. He lives in Holyoke, MA.; Title: Priscilla and the Pixie Princess | [
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10,490 | 22 | For more information on the Marvel Super Hero Squad, visit www.marvelkids.com.; Title: Super Hero Squad: Magneto Versus Wolverine (Marvel Super Hero Squad) | [
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10,491 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1Rhyming couplets follow the activities of a loving family in this gentle book for toddlers. Beginning with the dawn of a new day, parents sweetly wake a child, a sibling helps pour a cup of milk, a parent's hands carefully guide baby's steps, a child entertains with a puppet, and many hands complete daily tasks. "Make a gift./Help you lift/Fold a hat./Pet the cat.." A party is prepared and celebrated with friends"Play a song./Clap along." And the final steps to the day are completed"Hands that hold a book to share./Hands that brush and braid your hair." A mix of block printing, pencil, and digital work, the lovely illustrations have a hand-drawn look, as each scene provides easily recognizable images for the youngest readers, ending with the most important words of the day, "Hands that do all they can do/are also saying, 'I love you.'" VERDICT For a family read or simple identification of the day's activities, this charming book sends a loving message and will be a hit in most libraries.Mary Elam, Learning Media Services, Plano ISD, TX; Title: Hands Say Love | [
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10,492 | 18 | From 1837 to 1838, thousands of Cherokee Indians were marched from their homelands in Georgia to exile in Arkansas by the same white men they has once befriended. The Cherokees journeyed through bitter cold and blazing heat, with little food or water. One out of every four died --- and with them died a culture that had existed for hundreds of years, a civilization that had existed for hundred of years, a civilization that had embraced the white man's ways only to perish through his betrayal. Today, only the names remain of this once great nation.; Title: Only the Names Remain: The Cherokees and The Trail of Tears | [
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10,493 | 7 | When the most famous heroes on the planet unite to face the world's greatest villains, you get the biggest, most family-friendly Super Hero team-up in history: the Marvel Super Hero Squad. Every day in Super Hero City is full of exciting surprises, as Iron Man, Spider-Man, Hulk, Wolverine, Thor, The Fantastic Four, and many more classic characters work together to defeat the bad guys from Villainville. Only the Super Hero Squad can protect their neighborhood and friends through wholesome heroics and fast-paced adventures!For more information on the Marvel Super Hero Squad, visit www.marvelkids.com.; Title: Super Hero Squad: Thor's Big Adventure (Passport to Reading Level 2) | [
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10,494 | 1 | Gr 2-5 Tumtum and Nutmeg, two sweet mice, have adopted the children of Rose Cottage. Arthur and Lucy are neglected by their absentminded inventor father, so the mice mend clothes, make home repairs, tidy up, and generally look after their well-being. The three stories in this sequel to Tumtum and Nutmeg (Little, Brown, 2009) follow the mice as they risk their lives to retrieve Christmas gifts for the children from an evil neighboring mouse, attend to them on a seaside holiday replete with treasure maps and more evil mice, and get involved with some nasty circus mice. Their friend General Marchmouse, recently retired, can't resist an adventure, and is always in the thick of both the problems and solutions. There is a redundancy in the story lines and an overreliance on mechanical toys as conveyances; both will likely be overlooked by young readers. From a narrative standpoint, this sequel stands alone, but its foundational matterthe whimsical setting and character descriptionare not fully expressed here. Price's pen-and-ink pictures are well-suited to the story.Lisa Egly Lehmuller, St. Patrick's Catholic School, Charlotte, NC. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.The titular mice of Tumtum and Nutmeg (2009) are back with more adventures. The long-married mice live in the modest cottage of Arthur, Lucy, and their eccentric widower father, but they make forays outside of their cozy cupboard. In the two stories (out of three) that were available for review at press time, Tumtum and Nutmeg manage to save Christmas and provide the children with a memorable adventure. Bearn builds suspense without turning the tales into dire situations; the evil forces are, after all, only other mice, easily subdued by reason, by cajoling, or by the children. Grades 3-6. --Abby Nolan; Title: Tumtum & Nutmeg: The Rose Cottage Tales | [
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10,495 | 2 | "Brown's debut offers young readers insight into the pleasures of having a dream...and going for it. Children will happily fly with him."Kirkus"Breathtaking... an engaging and mischievous romp."Publishers Weekly; Title: Flight of the Dodo | [
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10,496 | 2 | While living in New York City, Lisi Harrison created and developed shows for MTV. She now resides in Laguna Beach, CA, where she is at work on her fourth and final Alphas novel, coming in April 2011.; Title: A Tale of Two Pretties (Clique) | [
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10,497 | 2 | First time author-illustrator Huliska-Beith is so sure that every youngster hatches such plans as "bringing home a cute, cuddly, stray animal" or "jumping off the high dive to show off your itsy-bitsy bathing suit" that she relishes listing good ideas gone bad (in no particular order) from her own childhood in this playfully wacky picture book. From "Bad Idea #98: Cramming something into a tight space without knowing if you can get it back out" (she pictures a child with a goldfish bowl on his head, another with a lima bean up his nose) to "Bad Idea #828: Throwing a surprise party for your imaginary friend," Huliska-Beith's wry look at such simultaneously embarrassing and hilarious moments will have readers cracking up. A crew of kids, parents, pets and innocent bystanders cavorts across the high-energy spreads, each scene a comic melange of acrylic paint, fabric and cut-paper collage. At every turn, arms flail, kids wail and eyeballs roll amidst such backdrops as flying ice cream or marching ants that take over show-and-tell. After this romp, both kids and adults may well be ready to share some of their "bad" ideas, too. All ages. (Sept.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.Kindergarten-Grade 3-Not your typical picture book. Huliska-Beith has compiled a list of "bad ideas" and through her humorous artwork shows the sometimes embarrassing, sometimes catastrophic results of putting them into practice. Readers can envision bad idea #11: "Jumping off the high dive to show off your new itsy-bitsy bathing suit." The illustration shows a red-faced girl in the pool with her bikini top floating nearby while the other swimmers look on in amusement. Other bad ideas include in-line skating with your disobedient dog, taking an ice-cream cone on a roller coaster, sticking something up your nose, and "parking your toy truck in the oven." The colorful full-spread drawings are done in a combination of acrylic paint and collage. There is much going on behind the scenes in these pictures and children will want to read through the book again to see what they missed the first time. This is a great read-aloud, after which listeners are sure to have some ideas of their own to relate (hopefully they won't get any from this book). A delightfully funny offering.Sheilah Kosco, Rapides Parish Library, Alexandria, LA Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Book of Bad Ideas | [
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10,498 | 2 | Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein...Well I've found another to add to the list: Todd Parr. Kansas CITY StarTodd Parr has inspired and empowered children around the world with his bold images and positive messages. He is the bestselling author of more than forty books, including The Goodbye Book, The Family Book, The I Love You Book, and It's Okay to be Different. He lives in Berkeley, California.; Title: The I'M NOT SCARED Book | [
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10,499 | 2 | Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: Out at Second (Matt Christopher Sports Classics) | [
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