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10,600 | 0 | Alan Madison is the author of two picture books published by Anne Schwartz Books (S&S). After interviewing some kids whose father was away on a 100 day, 99 night military tour of duty, Alan was inspired to write this story. Alan works on Emeril Lagasse's shows on the Food Network. ; Title: 100 Days and 99 Nights | [
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10,601 | 2 | Grade 2-3-Arthur's picture-book fans who are ready for an increased reading challenge will embrace these books, and those who enjoy the PBS TV show will no doubt recognize the same quality in the book version. The young aardvark needs to come up with a winning jingle for The Crunch Cereal Contest, but his attempts fall short until he is inspired by a little ditty he overhears D. W. hum. He sends in his entry, only to struggle with feelings of not being altogether honest. In the end, he proves he is a winner in both ability and integrity. In Arthur Makes the Team, Arthur has difficulty learning all of the nuances of baseball. His main problem is the ball-it simply will not cooperate with his mitt. Francine's constant criticism is a big obstacle, too, but they manage to overcome their conflict by realizing that team members need to help one another on and off the field. The story lines are simple and the plots move along at a smooth, entertaining pace. The subtle humor is right on target for the intended audience. The characters are fully developed and interact well together. The black-and-white illustrations provide a nice break for readers moving into chapter books.Pam Hopper Webb, Sandpoint Community Christian School, IDCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.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 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, Martha's Vineyard. ; Title: Arthur and the Crunch Cereal Contest: An Arthur Chapter Book (Marc Brown Arthur Chapter Books) | [
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10,602 | 1 | 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 Pet Business: Book and CD (Arthur Adventures) | [
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10,603 | 1 | "...offers Arthur fans plenty to enjoy..." -- Booklist, 6/1/00Marc 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 Family Treasury: Three Arthur Adventures in One Volume | [
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10,604 | 6 | K-Gr 2-It is a good thing that the publisher chose to make this book with a glossy, sturdy cardboardlike paper because sticky little hands will be giving it a real workout. What little text there is offers a rhyming clue for readers to figure out before they set off to hunt for the answer in the picture. "Bubbles! Bubbles! In the sea! AGUA-GOOFY JUBILEE!/Search to find the honeybee!" The pages are bursting with colorful and wacky things to find, and children will pore over the pictures searching for the vampire cape, the squawking crow, or the swirled ice cream. What fun to hunt and hunt and be able to say, "Here it is!" The book ends with a rhyme and a foldout page that ask readers to start all over again and find 1 cow, 2 bicycles, 3 pigs, and so on until they reach 12 red books. The endpapers are filled with children with their noses in books, which is exactly what will happen when youngsters open this one. This clever, engaging, and fun selection is great for family sharing.-Joan Kindig, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.From dinosaurs to flying saucers, mummies to robots, a glorious cornucopia of stuff to find hides in plain sight on the pages of this picture book. At first glance, the format is familiar to children who know Jean Marzollos I Spy series: a poem includes clues to items that appear on a colorful companion spread. Dig a little deeper, though, and more layers of fun unfold. Between the dizzying, packed scenes are quieter pages with round die-cuts that expose a few more rhyming items to find. Staakes vivid, energetic digital illustrations are brash and colorful, with a mid-century spin and a style reminiscent of J. Otto Seibolds artwork. Young viewers will want to watch for characters and objects that often reappear in incongruous vignettes (whats that ogre doing in the submarine?). A concluding foldout page offers an invitation to start over with a countdown of more things to hunt for. An ebullient, witty title that children will return to again and again. Preschool-Grade 3. --Thom Barthelmess; Title: Look! A Book! | [
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10,605 | 1 | Pucker up for an orderly (but still delightful) display of the many types of kisses one might find in a barnyard. Each double-page spread is filled with a pleasingly plump parent representing a variety of species bestowing his or her own special brand of loving smacker upon the offspring. The text begins, Little ones love kisses, before moving on to specifics: Little Chick loves Cluck kisses. Little Calf loves Mooo kisses. Little Kid loves Maaa kisses. The closing scene features a human mother embracing and kissing her young child. Tafuris artwork radiates gentleness: her choice of soft colors, the placement of the animals against the pastoral background, their comfortable body language, and in the lovingly given and received kisses themselves. Kids will be hard pressed not to join in. For other kiss-fests, see Ann Whitford Pauls If Animals Kissed Goodnight (2008) and Joanne Ryders Wont You Be My Kissaroo? (2004). Preschool-Kindergarten. --Randall Enos* "Many bedtime books featuring animal sound exist, but few are executed with such skill; this one has the potential to become a classic."Kirkus; Title: All Kinds of Kisses | [
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10,609 | 2 | Marc Brown, who was born in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1946, received great encouragement and support from his grandmother and uncle. Inspired by the books of Maurice Sendak, Brown decided to pursue his ambition of becoming an illustrator. After receiving a B.F.A. in painting from the Cleveland Institute of Art, he worked as a TV art director, a professor of mechanical drawing, and a freelance illustrator, before becoming a writer. In his books, he addresses the fears and problems which children face and events like friendship, family, school and pets. For his illustrations, Brown uses pencil with watercolor on a variety of papers to achieve different visual effects. The "Arthur" series, about the everyday adventures of a lovable aardvark, began in 1976 and continues to this day with 25 titles published. Brown has also created other series such as the "Rhymes" series, and the nonfiction "Dinosaur" series, which conveys messages of do's and don'ts. These series, like the stories of Arthur, hold the attention of young children while transporting their imaginations on magical journeys.; Title: Muffy's Secret Admirer: A Marc Brown Arthur Chapter Book 17 (Arthur Chapter Books) | [
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10,611 | 2 | Praise for the All the Wrong Questions series:"A Pink Panther-esque page turner...exceptionally literary and entirely singular. Characterized by linguistic playfulness and an appreciation for the archaic, "Who Could That Be at This Hour?" is frequently laugh-out-loud hilarious...illustrations by celebrated cartoonist Seth only add to the throwback gumshoe vibe of this outrageous, long-overdue, middle-grade follow-up series from a truly beloved narrator."Los Angeles Times"Author Snicket closes his quartet of smart, noirish mysteries detailing the early training of the chronicler of the woes of the Baudelaire children with several bangs (and a poison dart or two). Best to start at the beginning, but the whole's an enjoyable ride."Kirkus reviews"Demands to be read twice: once for the laughs and the second time for the clues."The Boston Globe"The sort of goodie savored by brainy kids who love wordplay, puzzles and plots that zing from point A to B by way of the whole alphabet."The Washington Post* "Will thrill fans of the author's earlier works and have even reluctant readers turning pages with the fervor of seasoned bookworms. A must-have."School Library Journal (starred review)*"Full of Snicket's trademark droll humor and maddeningly open-ended, this will have readers clamoring for volume two."Publishers Weekly (starred review)*"Full of Snicket's characteristic wit and word play . . . this book belongs in all collections."VOYA (starred review)"Please, it's Lemony Snicket. Enough said."Booklist"There's no stopping Snicket!"BooklistLemony Snicket's research has been collected and published in books, including those in A Series of Unfortunate Events. All The Wrong Questions is his first authorized autobiographical work. Seth is a multi-award-winning cartoonist, author, and artist living in Guelph, Canada.; Title: "Why Is This Night Different from All Other Nights?" (All the Wrong Questions) | [
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10,612 | 13 | Sophia Lowell is a talented and seasoned YA novelist, as well as a "Gleek." Each original Glee novel is written to reflect the show's intelligent comedic sensibility and quirky, heartfelt storylines.; Title: Glee: Summer Break: An Original Novel | [
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10,613 | 2 | At Prunella's half-birthday party, her sister unveils a fortune-telling cootie-catcher. When the object mysteriously seems able to predict the future, Arthur and his friends become slaves to its every move. Can they ever go against the cootie-catcher's authority or will they be doomed forever?In chapter-book format for children who are ready to read on their own, this wondrous adventure will surely be a hit among Arthur fans.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 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, Martha's Vineyard.; Title: Arthur and the Cootie-Catcher (A Marc Brown Arthur Chapter Book 15) | [
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10,614 | 2 | Gr 4-6In this follow-up to Who Could That Be at This Hour? (Little, Brown, 2012) 12-year-old Lemony Snicket is an apprentice in a mysterious organization and still stationed in Stain'd by the Sea with his stern and unimaginative chaperone, S. Theodora Markson. (Readers still don't know what the S. stands for.) Lemony and his mentor have been assigned to investigate the mysterious disappearance of Cleo Knight, a brilliant chemist and daughter of the richest couple in town. Markson is content to believe the far-fetched theory that Miss Knight has run away to join the circus and considers the case closed. Lemony is convinced that the girl's disappearance is connected to a string of recent crimes in town and believes that only one man can be responsible: the villainous Hangfire. With a little help from his friends (most of whom are familiar faces from the first book), Lemony sets out to find Miss Knight himself and to stop Hangfire and his dastardly accomplices in their tracks. While the abundant wordplay and several unanswered questions may trip up some younger readers, Snicket goes to great lengths to keep his audience up to speed, recounting backstory and defining advanced vocabulary in a way that is never patronizing, and is in fact fairly humorous. The author's trademark wit and talent for sustaining suspense make this fast-paced, noir mystery a fun choice for kids who enjoy a good whodunit. And for the faithful fans of Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (HarperCollins), this is a must-have.Liz Overberg, Darlington School, Rome, GA(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.In book two of the All the Wrong Questions series, we find young Lemony still in Staind-by-the-Sea, still in the company of mentor S. Theodora Markson, but with a new mystery to solve: Where is Miss Cleo Knight? And what is the secret project on which she has been working? But as Snickets pal, reporter Moxie Mallahan, knows, those arent the right questions, at least as far as the big picture is concerned. These are: What is this job exactly? Where did you come from? How long will you stay? When will you leave? Why are you investigating things in this town? Though the Cleo case gets closed, the larger issues remain, becoming curiouser and curiouser. While we wait for answers, Snicket introduces a sometimes charming, more often alarming cast of characters: the bickering husband-and-wife police force (and their smirking son, Stew); Pip and Squeak, the taxi-driving Bellerophon brothers; the mysterious (and cute) Ellington Feint; and the mysterious (and sinister) Hangfireall of whom keep the pages turning. The droll young Snicket makes a perfect presenter as he careens from difficulty to difficulty, yet always with his eye on the ball. Or is it? HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: The major marketing campaign continues, including a national author tour. Theres no stopping Snicket! Grades 4-7. --Ilene Cooper; Title: "When Did You See Her Last?" (All the Wrong Questions) | [
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10,615 | 2 | Marc Brown, who was born in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1946, received great encouragement and support from his grandmother and uncle. Inspired by the books of Maurice Sendak, Brown decided to pursue his ambition of becoming an illustrator. After receiving a B.F.A. in painting from the Cleveland Institute of Art, he worked as a TV art director, a professor of mechanical drawing, and a freelance illustrator, before becoming a writer. In his books, he addresses the fears and problems which children face and events like friendship, family, school and pets. For his illustrations, Brown uses pencil with watercolor on a variety of papers to achieve different visual effects. The "Arthur" series, about the everyday adventures of a lovable aardvark, began in 1976 and continues to this day with 25 titles published. Brown has also created other series such as the "Rhymes" series, and the nonfiction "Dinosaur" series, which conveys messages of do's and don'ts. These series, like the stories of Arthur, hold the attention of young children while transporting their imaginations on magical journeys.; Title: Arthur and the Perfect Brother: A Marc Brown Arthur Chapter Book 21 (Arthur Chapter Books) | [
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10,617 | 13 | Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and codeveloper of the number one 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.; Title: Arthur Plays the Blues: A Marc Brown Arthur Chapter Book 29 (Arthur Chapter Books) | [
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10,618 | 2 | PreS-Gr 2When Mama Seeton whistles out the back door, her four children, three boys and a girl, always respond by dashing home for dinner and chocolate cake. But when they grow up and leave town, that whistle can no longer bring them home, and Mama Seeton misses them desperately. One day Papa encourages her to go outside and whistle, hoping the pretense will help, but it doesn't. However, though "no one has ever been able to explain" how it happened, each now-adult child hears the familiar sound and comes home, even from distant places. Now, following her example, Mama Seeton's children call their own offspring with a whistle as well. Mama is based on a neighbor from Spinelli's childhood, and the illustrations, executed in watercolor and ink, feature the cars, bikes, hair styles, clothing, and black-and-white TVs of his boyhood years. An especially effective spread depicting the various exploits of the children all across town conveys the passage of time with a display of all four seasons, beginning with the blossoms of spring on the left and moving across the page to summer greens, autumn colors, and finally, a snow-covered hillside on the right. A wavy pink line swirls throughout the pages connecting mom and children, and alert readers will notice how the kids' childhood interests blossom into their adult pursuits. Author and illustrator notes complete this nostalgic look at the enduring love between a mother and her children.Marianne Saccardi, Children's Literature Consultant, Greenwich, CT* "Spinelli and Pham make beautiful music together, creating an unabashedly old-fashioned family fable that should leave readers of all ages snuggling a little closer to one another."Publishers Weekly, starred review* "Fun and memories mix here, delightfully demonstrating the old adage, there's no place like home."Booklist, starred review"[A] nurturing look at the enduring love between a mother and her children."School Library Journal"While the empty-nest trope will appeal to adults more than kids, youngsters will understand both the love and the silliness of a family call...."The Bulletin; Title: Mama Seeton's Whistle | [
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10,625 | 13 | Amazon One-on-One: Grace Lin and Wendy MassWendy Mass is the author of A Mango-Shaped Space and Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life. Wendy Mass: Many of your books are based on your own childhood. How close are they to your real life? And why did you choose to do this? What does your family think?Grace Lin: The Year of the Dog, The Year of the Rat, and Dumpling Days are very much based on my real life. While they cant truly be called memoirs, almost everything in those books was based on true-life experiences. I think I did this partially because I was following the old adage of "write what you know" and also because it was my homage to the books that I loved as a child--Little Women [by Louisa May Alcott], Betsy-Tacy [by Maud Hart Lovelace], and the Little House books [by Laura Ingalls Wilder]. In those books, the authors very much wrote about their own lives, and knowing that those events were probably true made the books that much more magical to me.My family enjoys being in my books. In fact, it was one of my sisters who "encouraged" it. My first published book was The Ugly Vegetables, a picture book about how my mother and I grew Chinese vegetables while the rest of the neighbors grew flowers. Well, I didnt put my sisters in that book, and they were very annoyed with me. "When did you become an only child?" one accused, and they made me promise I would always include them in any other books about our family. You can see from my other books--Dim Sum for Everyone! to, now, Dumpling Days--that Ive kept that promise--so far!Mass: I am sure you often hear from readers about how they can identify with your characters experiences and feeling like they dont quite fit in. Is there a particular comment or response that means a lot to you?Lin: There isnt a specific comment that means a lot, but there is a particular emotion behind certain readers that I treasure. Recently, I was at a book fair where I had to do a reading on a gigantic stage, competing with bands, games, cotton candy, costumed characters, etc., for attention. Only a handful of kids watched me, and I felt a little discouraged. But afterwards, one of those kids ran up to me with a bag filled with my books. I was her favorite author, and she had made her mother drive an hour to come to the fair just to see me! It was so amazing that my books had meant that much to her. I realized that for my books to truly touch a reader, even if its just one, is something to cherish, be thankful for--and not to forget!Mass: In Dumpling Days, Pacy and her family visit Taiwan for a month. You did such a wonderful job bringing us the sights and sounds and especially tastes of the country. What made you decide to focus on the food? It made me want to run out and try soup dumplings!Lin: You should definitely try soup dumplings, they are so good!Honestly, I write about the things that I like to read--and I love reading about food! Farmer Boy [by Laura Ingalls Wilder] was one of my favorite books as a child, and I guess in some ways, Dumpling Days is an homage to that!But, also, food is a very important part of Taiwanese culture, and there was no way I could accurately portray the culture without including a lot of food. It truly is a defining characteristic in Taiwan. There, when you first greet someone, instead of saying "Hello," you say "Have you eaten yet?"Mass: Describing a country so different from America must have been a huge challenge. What kind of research did you do?Lin: Well, much of it was based on my own memories of visiting Taiwan with my parents. I went through a lot of photo albums, talked to my parents (who in turn talked to my grandmother and other relatives), and in 2008, I went back to Taiwan for a visit to fill in some of the blanks. There, I got to retaste things like stinky tofu (still not a fan) and see Taipei 101 (which didnt exist when I went as a child), and got my own "glamour" photos done. That was a hilarious and fun experience that I was glad I got to put in the book--and I used one of the "glamour" photos for the author photo in the back of the book!Mass: I love how you weave small but powerful life lessons into your stories. Do you have these themes in mind before you start writing the book, or do they just arise naturally through the plot?Lin: The themes usually happen organically with the plot. Because these stories are so heavily based on my true life, they are the real internal conflicts that I felt. While I hope the life lessons are things readers do take from the book, my first intention is to write a book that people will enjoy!Mass: Whats next for Pacy and her family (and for Grace Lin!)?Lin: I dont know if Ill write another Pacy book. Im not sure if there is anything else that I want to say as that character. However, I felt the same way after writing The Year of the Rat, so I definitely wont discount the possibility of writing another.Right now, Ive been focusing all my energy on writing (and illustrating) a companion book to Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. The new book is called Starry River of the Sky and is supposed to come out in October 2012. Both Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and Starry River of the Sky are very different from the Pacy books. Instead of being based on my life during childhood, they are inspired by Chinese fairy tales I read. They are a little bit of a change of pace, but I do think anyone who enjoys the Pacy books will like those, too!In the series that includes The Year of the Dog (2006) and The Year of the Rat (2008), this longer book picks up Pacys story as her family flies from upstate New York to her parents homeland, Taiwan. Embarrassed that she and her two sisters are dressed in matching hot-pink dresses for the trip, Pacy is a reluctant traveler. But once she arrives in Taipei, she begins to open up to the new relationships, foods, and ways of thinking she finds there. Thoughtful and sometimes amusing, this episodic journey narrative captures Pacys emotions and reflections, whether they involve an unfamiliar (and literally alarming) high-tech toilet or her newfound understanding of what it means to be both American and Taiwanese. The first-person narrative pauses at intervals to include stories that Pacys relatives share with her, both traditional tales and memorable accounts of family members dealing with superstition, political oppression, and loss. While this engaging book broadens the series in a meaningful way, it also works well as a stand-alone title. Grades 3-6. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: Dumpling Days (A Pacy Lin Novel) | [
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10,626 | 2 | Marc Brown, who was born in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1946, received great encouragement and support from his grandmother and uncle. Inspired by the books of Maurice Sendak, Brown decided to pursue his ambition of becoming an illustrator. After receiving a B.F.A. in painting from the Cleveland Institute of Art, he worked as a TV art director, a professor of mechanical drawing, and a freelance illustrator, before becoming a writer. In his books, he addresses the fears and problems which children face and events like friendship, family, school and pets. For his illustrations, Brown uses pencil with watercolor on a variety of papers to achieve different visual effects. The "Arthur" series, about the everyday adventures of a lovable aardvark, began in 1976 and continues to this day with 25 titles published. Brown has also created other series such as the "Rhymes" series, and the nonfiction "Dinosaur" series, which conveys messages of do's and don'ts. These series, like the stories of Arthur, hold the attention of young children while transporting their imaginations on magical journeys.; Title: Arthur and the 1,001 Dads: A Marc Brown Arthur Chapter Book 28 (Arthur Chapter Books) | [
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10,628 | 15 | Edward Gibbs studied illustration and graphic design in New Zealand before moving to London, where he has worked as a graphic designer for over twenty-five years. His love of nature and the animal kingdom inspired him to write and illustrate I Spy With My Little Eye, Little Bee, and Little Acorn Grows Up.; Title: Little Acorn Grows Up | [
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10,629 | 18 | Gr 13Jakobsen takes readers on a whimsical, whirlwind tour of our nation's capital in this nonfiction picture book. Beginning at Union Station, characters Becky and her friend Martin make their way around many of the sights of Washington, DC. Most locations are treated to highly detailed spreads, while some, such as the Supreme Court, merit a single page, and others, like the White House, receive multiple spreads. The Washington Monument gets a fold-out treatment as befits its height. Each illustration is accompanied by a brief paragraph of description, which necessarily limits the amount of information that Jakobsen is able to impart; what she includes is as much fun trivia as it is vital facts. A few commonly repeated inaccuracies appear here, such as the idea that "Lincoln freed the slaves," but these are more oversimplifications than errors. Martin Luther King Jr.'s monument is the only edifice to commemorate a non-president that is featured, but Jakobsen fails to mention King's African American heritage, which is an omission that some will find odd. As readers pore over these illustrations of monuments, seats of government, and museums, they are also encouraged to search for eagles, stars, and a cat hidden in each picture, adding to the book's interactive nature. An illustrated map highlighting each site visited as well as other prominent locations graces the endpapers, allowing readers to revisit their journey. VERDICT This merry work is a good choice for young readers who are curious about our capital as well as educators who want to introduce Washington, DC, before a trip or lesson.Eric Norton, McMillan Memorial Library, Wisconsin Rapids, WIPraise for My Washington, DC:*"Even children too young to read the text can get lost in these illustrations and become engrossed in searching for the three travelers as well as the cat that can be found in each scene... A star-spangled introduction to the nation's capital."Booklist (starred review)"Jakobsen depicts Washington attractions in intricately detailed oil paintings, including...an especially striking foldout image of the Washington Monument.... Crowded scenes invite close inspection (and readers are invited to locate particular items in the pictures), while ornate border artwork adds further visual dimension.... The rich illustrations provide a gratifying and grand tour of the nation's capital."Publishers Weekly"This merry work is a good choice for young readers who are curious about our capital as well as educators who want to introduce Washington, DC, before a trip or lesson."School Library Journal"The visuals and rather challenging hide-and-seek component will make this a popular introduction to or souvenir from the nation's capital."Kirkus ReviewsPraise for My New York:"A splendid tribute to the city that never sleeps."Publishers Weekly"The marvelously detailed illustrations and the excellent range of places paints an exciting and informative picture of the best of New York City life and activity. A visual treat for children from all around the country."School Library JournalPraise for Johnny Appleseed"Jakobsen's captivating illustrations, rendered in deep tones of rustic blues, browns and golds, are reminiscent of detailed folk art."Publishers Weekly"This homespun book provides the perfect vehicle for the story of the legendary Johnny Appleseed... It's a treasure."School Library JournalPraise for This Land Is Your Land:"An ambitious tribute to a popular song that will live as long as the American spirit."New York Times"This beautiful homage to America and to a favorite folksinger is sure to be a family treasure."Publishers Weekly; Title: My Washington, DC | [] | Test |
10,630 | 2 | Gr 4-7-In this "autobiographical" mystery, a teenaged Lemony Snicket recounts his early experiences as an apprentice to S. Theodora Markson, a pretentious woman who is not remotely as intelligent as she pretends. The two travel to the formerly seaside (but now not) town of Stain'd-by-the-Sea to investigate the theft of, what they are told, is a priceless heirloom. The identity of the culprit is obvious. Or is it? There's much more to this case than meets the eye. To uncover what's really going on, the inquisitive Snicket must figure out who he can trust and which questions to ask before it's too late. This fast-paced whodunit is likely to leave readers with questions of their own. Hopefully, they're the right questions-which, hopefully, will be answered in upcoming sequels. Written in Snicket's gloomy, yet undeniably charming, signature style and populated with wonderfully quirky characters, this enjoyable start of a new series will thrill fans of the author's earlier works and have even reluctant readers turning pages with the fervor of seasoned bookworms. A must-have.-Alissa J. Bach, Oxford Public Library, MI(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Oh, Lemony Snicket. How you confound us. For instance, in this book, the first of the All the Wrong Questions series, you give us so many unmoored happenings that readers may be inclined to believe theyve landed in the middle of the second book. True, we will learn youre an almost-13-year-old boy and that you escape your parents (or are they your parents?!) in a tea room to meet the woman with whom youll apprentice. And then you and S. Theodora Markson (what does the S stand for?) make your way to a sea town, now devoid of the ink for which its famous, and deserted by its residents, to find a statue rather like the Maltese Falcon, only its the Bombinating Beast. Someone is waiting for you back home, but who? Whats this secret program you seem to be a part of? Who cares about the Bombinating Beast? (You may take that comment any way you wish.) But just as when you were with those charming Baudelaire children, the adventures roll and one can only speculate whats around the corner. Not that it will do any good. Kudos to Seth for the marvelous woodcut art. The pictures seem to hold clues. Or do they? HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Please, its Lemony Snicket. Enough said. Grades 4-7. --Ilene Cooper; Title: "Who Could That Be at This Hour?": Also Published as "All the Wrong Questions: Question 1" | [
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10,631 | 13 | Debra Mostow Zakarin has written over 75 books. When not sitting at the computer with her dog at her feet, she loves spending time with her husband, son, and daughter at home in Los Angeles, CA.; Title: Glee: The Official William McKinley High School Yearbook | [
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10,632 | 2 | Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and codeveloper of the number one 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.; Title: Arthur Loses His Marbles: A Marc Brown Arthur Chapter Book 31 (Marc Brown Arthur Chapter Books) | [
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10,633 | 2 | "...beautiful...a first-rate work of art." The New York Times Book Review"...satisfying but never simple... A story that, like [its narrator] Finley, expresses a lot in relatively few words." Kirkus *STARRED REVIEW*"...[Quick's] emotionally raw tale retains a delicate sense of hope and optimism, making it a real gut punch of a read." Publishers Weekly"...heartbreaking, but the hopeful ending pays off. An unusual and touching story." Booklist"Quick is a master of capturing the rawness of adolescence and the bleakness that comes from being trapped in the wrong world, whether it's Finley's bad neighborhood or, in the case of Boy21, Earth." The Boston GlobeMatthew Quick (aka Q) is the author of The Silver Linings Playbook (Sarah Crichton Books / Farrar, Straus & Giroux) and three young adult novels, Sorta Like a Rock Star, Boy21, and Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock (Little, Brown & Co.). His work has received many honors--including a PEN/Hemingway Award Honorable Mention--been translated into many languages, and called "beautiful...first-rate" by The New York Times Book Review. The Weinstein Company and David O. Russell have adapted The Silver Linings Playbook into a film starring Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper, and Jennifer Lawrence. Matthew lives in Massachusetts with his wife, novelist Alicia Bessette. His website is www.matthewquickwriter.com.; Title: Boy21 (Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults) | [
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10,634 | 2 | Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and creative producer of America's Emmy Award-winning, 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's Friendship Treasury | [
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10,635 | 2 | Marc Brown is the author and illustrator of the Arthur Adventure series and D.W. titles and codeveloper of the two-time Emmy Award-winning PBS children's television series, Arthur. He lives with his family in Hingham, Massachusetts, and on Martha's Vineyard.; Title: Arthur and the Race to Read (Arthur Good Sports #1) | [
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10,636 | 2 | Gr 46In this installment of series that precedes "A Series of Unfortunate Events" (HarperCollins), 13-year-old Lemony Snicket must work together with his incompetent chaperone to figure out who is burning down all of the buildings in the quaint town of Stain'd-by-the-Sea. Snicket is part of a special program, the V.F.D., and spends his days sleuthing with his chaperone, Theodora, in an attempt to catch the elusive and mysterious Hangfire, who is supposedly to blame for all of the mysterious happenings in Stain'd-by-the-Sea. Together, he and his friends must uncover the town's secrets and thwart Hanfire's attempt to burn down the library. But everything gets even more complicated when Hangfire manages to frame the librarian for arson, and Snicket is left questioning the trustworthiness of his friends. This series carries the same sarcastic charm of the "Unfortunate Events" books and will have young readers chuckling out loud. The characters are all fun and quirky in their own right, and the mystery is well developed and enticing. The illustrations add an extra dimension to the story, and the author does a fantastic job of incorporating mini vocabulary lessons into each chapter. Fans of Snicket's previous outings will devour the latest entry.Candyce Pruitt-Goddard, Hartford Public Library, CT"This series carries the same sarcastic charm of the "Unfortunate Events" books and will have young readers chuckling out loud...Fans of Snicket's previous outings will devour the latest entry."School Library Journal"Appealingly quirky descriptions and Snicket's compulsive definitions contribute humor, and savvy readers will enjoy puzzling out references to classic works of fiction."VOYA"Linguistic play and literary allusions abound in this smart, slyly humorous noir thriller. Fans will be over the moon, a phrase that here means exceedingly pleased."Kirkus ReviewsPraise for All the Wrong Questions:; Title: Shouldn't You Be in School? (All the Wrong Questions) | [
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10,637 | 16 | Elise Broach has written a number of books for children and teens, including the award-winning picture book, When Dinosaurs Came with Everything. She lives with her family in Connecticut.Cori Doerrfeld has illustrated a variety of children's books, including Brooke Shields bestselling Welcome to Your World, Baby and It's the Best Day Ever, Dad! Cori lives in Minnesota with her husband, who is also an artist.; Title: Snowflake Baby (Baby Seasons) | [
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10,638 | 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: D.W. the Picky Eater (D. W. Series) | [
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10,639 | 0 | In print since the 1950's, the Mushroom Planet series is back with a new design by illustrator Kevin Hawkes. Don't miss the adventures of Chuck and David, two boys who travel to the alien planet Basidium in their homemade spaceship. This timeless series is a classic that is sure to be read over and over again.; Title: Stowaway to the Mushroom Planet | [
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10,641 | 2 | Theres plenty to be cranky about out there in the world, evenor maybe especiallyif youre a kid. As envisioned by Berger (Martha Doesnt Share!, 2010) and Santat (Sidekicks, 2011), such events are enough to produce a literal monster. Faced with the slings and arrows of early wake-up calls, miserly Halloween candy givers, melting Popsicles, long lines, cough syrup, and bedtime, the fearsome Crankenstein can only respond with a baleful look and a groaning MEHHRRRR! The only possible cure for such terror? Laughter, naturally, which comes along with play and friendship and puts a total, if temporary, kibosh on the crankiness. The premise plants an amusing seed, which Santats art brings to full, glowing life, in giant two-page spreads alternately blazing with or darkened by appropriate digital hues. The size of the faces matches the size of the emotions, and Santats gift with exaggerated expressions ensures that this monster, in the tradition of all the greats, inspires sympathy as well as fear. Preschool-Grade 1. --Jesse KarpPraise for Crankenstein:"Expect many re-read requests from Crankensteins who may (or may not) recognize themselves."Publishers Weekly"Will the creature ever turn from "MEHHRRRR!" to merry? Youngsters will roar along with Crankenstein through this silly and sympathetic story of grumpy-grouchies."School Library Journal"Whoa. Be prepared for the intense frustrations, the moody outbursts and the green scowls of Crankenstein...Each setting reveals sly comic elements that both kids and their grown-ups will appreciate. Readers will laugh out loud...Get ready to read this aloud a lot."Kirkus Reviews"Sometimes-when you have to go to school, when you have to take cough syrup-all there is to say is "MEHHRRRR!"... This is a No, David! for slightly older kids..."The Horn Book"The grumpy monster inside all of us who rears its ugly head when things go wrong-the one who says "MEHHRRR!" to every cheerful suggestion-takes center stage in this picture book describing a kid at his most ornery."The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books; Title: Crankenstein | [
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10,642 | 2 | Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling D.W. series and the hugely popular Arthur Adventure series and is creative producer of the number-one children's PBS television series, Arthur. He has also created numerous other books for children. Marc Brown lives with his family in Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard.; Title: D.W. Goes to Preschool (D. W. Series) | [
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10,643 | 15 | PreSchool-Grade 3. The beauty and majesty of nature is brought to life in this dramatic, richly descriptive picture book. Bold, realistic views of wildlife blend wonderfully with a lyrical, poetic text. The story follows a raven as it travels along an Alaskan river announcing the arrival of spring across the still-frozen landscape. As the bird flies along, it passes over other woodland creatures, including a squirrel, a bear, and a beaver. Each animal adds its voice to the raven's, asking that the ice covering the river melt and allow for the season's change to begin. The naturalistic acrylic paintings are the perfect complement to the spare, onomatopoetic narrative. One painting shows a close-up of a snowshoe hare bounding forward, directly toward readers. It is a compelling reminder that these are wild animals, not the fluffy, friendly creatures that often inhabit children's picture books. A fine choice for story hours devoted to nature or the seasons.?Melissa Hudak, North Suburban District Library, Roscoe, ILCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 4^-8. The animals, beginning with Raven, take note of the subtle changes in the river. Their movements and the noises they make echo the sounds of the river as its winter ice breaks up: "Red squirrel . . . Bright eyes sparkle, / like a river shining. / Chit-chit shimmer / Wake the sleeping River." In a final note, the author talks briefly about living in Alaska, where both Raven and River are a "strong presence." Large, sweeping paintings, full of icy blues and wintry browns, add a majestic note to the simple, poetic text and prominently feature Alaskan animals, such as the bear, beaver, and snowshoe hare. Susan Dove Lempke; Title: Raven and River | [
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10,645 | 11 | "A terrific debut from Viva." -The New York TimesFrank Viva is an award-winning author/illustrator and graphic designer. His illustrations have appeared on the cover of The New Yorker, in The New York Times and many other places. His first picture book Along a Long Road was a 2011 New York Times Best Illustrated Book. He has published seven books and his work has been translated into ten languages. Making books is his favorite thing to do.; Title: Along a Long Road | [
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10,646 | 2 | Marc Brown, who was born in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1946, received great encouragement and support from his grandmother and uncle. Inspired by the books of Maurice Sendak, Brown decided to pursue his ambition of becoming an illustrator. After receiving a B.F.A. in painting from the Cleveland Institute of Art, he worked as a TV art director, a professor of mechanical drawing, and a freelance illustrator, before becoming a writer. In his books, he addresses the fears and problems which children face and events like friendship, family, school and pets. For his illustrations, Brown uses pencil with watercolor on a variety of papers to achieve different visual effects. The "Arthur" series, about the everyday adventures of a lovable aardvark, began in 1976 and continues to this day with 25 titles published. Brown has also created other series such as the "Rhymes" series, and the nonfiction "Dinosaur" series, which conveys messages of do's and don'ts. These series, like the stories of Arthur, hold the attention of young children while transporting their imaginations on magical journeys.; Title: Binky Rules: A Marc Brown Arthur Chapter Book 24 (Arthur Chapter Books) | [
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10,647 | 0 | Gr 3-6-The moon is missing from the sky, and its absence causes unrelenting heat and drought. At night, Rendi can hear the sky moan and whimper for the missing moon, a sound that has plagued him since running away from home and ending up as a chore boy at an isolated inn. When a mysterious and glamorous guest arrives, she bring stories and asks Rendi to tell her tales in return. These stories weave the characters and plotlines together while revealing the backstory of Rendi's flight from home, the village's geography, and the missing moon, and how they tie together. This follow-up to Lin's Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Little, Brown, 2009), takes place centuries earlier, when Magistrate Tiger's son was still young, and missing. The stories the characters tell are based on traditional Chinese folktales, but Lin adds her own elements and layers and mixes them with original tales to form a larger narrative that provides the background and the answers for the frame story. This tight and cyclical plotting, combined with Lin's vibrant, full-color paintings and chapter decorations, creates a work that is nothing short of enchanting. Like the restored moon, Starry River outshines the previous work.-Jennifer Rothschild, Prince George's County Memorial Library System, Oxon Hill, MD(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.*Starred Review* This mesmerizing companion to the Newbery Honor Book Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (2009) does not disappoint. Rendi has run away from home, stowed in the back of a merchants cart, until he is discovered and left stranded in the scarcely populated Village of Clear Sky. There he becomes the innkeepers chore boy and is introduced to a cast of characters, including Mr. Shan, a wise older man; Madame Chang, a mysterious out-of-town guest with a gift for storytelling; and a toad whom Mr. Shan calls Rabbit. All the while, the moon is missing, and it seems only Rendi is tormented by the skys sad wailing noises at night. Madame Chang insists that for each story she tellsincluding one about ruler Wang Yis wife, who transformed into a toad and lived out the rest of her days on the moonRendi must tell one of his own. Unlike its predecessor, this novel is stationary in setting, but it offers up similar stories based on Chinese folklore that interweave with and advance the main narrative. Each of the tales reveals something important about the teller, and most offer a key piece of the mysterious puzzle: what happened to the moon? A few characters from Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, including Magistrate Tiger, appear on the periphery of the action. Lins writing is clear and lyrical, her plotting complex, and her illustrations magical, all of which make this a book to be savored. Grades 3-6. --Ann Kelley; Title: Starry River of the Sky | [
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10,648 | 0 | For those who lament that young people are no longer taught to memorize poetry, heres a handsome compendium of verse well suited to that purpose and chosen with children in mind. The Childrens Poet Laureate from 2008 to 2010, Hoberman chose 123 poems that are memorable in both senses of the word. Theyre easy to remember (though she concedes that the longer ones will take more time) and worth remembering. In an appended section, she discusses an approach to learning poems by heart, making the process a game with a specific prize: owning the chosen poem and keeping it for a lifetime. The selection of verse is broad, representing 57 poets, including Alarcn, Belloc, de la Mare, Esbensen, Frost, Greenfield, Grimes, Hoberman, Lear, McCord, Milne, Sandburg, Silverstein, Stevenson, Tolkien, and Worth. Created using pencil, watercolors, and pastels, Emberleys appealing illustrations brighten every page of this large-format book. A handsome anthology of poems that children can learn by heart. Grades 3-5. --Carolyn Phelan* "A multidimensional and thoughtful cross section of verse with keepers on nearly every page."Publishers Weekly, starred review* "A treasure trove of the familiar and the fresh...A wonderful gift book for poetry lovers, but even children who have never considered learning a poem by heart will find much to love here."The Horn Book, starred review* "A readaloud treasury or readalone delight...[and] an ideal spur for memorization and recitation in any setting....Emberley's art is an unassuming wonder, a playful masterclass in using the page to support and extend the verse visuals."The Bulletin, starred review"[A] joyous collection."The New York Times Book Review"Emberley's appealing illustrations brighten every page of this large-format book. A handsome anthology of poems that children can learn by heart."Booklist"A wonderful addition to any collection."School Library Journal; Title: Forget-Me-Nots: Poems to Learn by Heart | [
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10,649 | 2 | SUJEAN RIM is the illustrator behind the popular DailyCandy website and is known for her signature watercolor art style. Originally a shoe and accessory designer, Sujean has been commissioned for her illustrations by a wide variety of clients, including Tiffany & Co, Barneys NY, and Target. This book is a follow-up to her first children's book, BIRDIE'S BIG GIRL SHOES, featuring this same beloved character. She has also designed numerous book covers and has illustrated two books by the editors of DailyCandy. Sujean lives with her husband, Bob, in New York.; Title: Birdie's Big-Girl Dress (Birdie Series) | [
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10,650 | 1 | * "Gall's dinosaur/machine mash-ups are, once again, the star of the show, commanding attention (and generating laughs) in every action-filled, rust-toned scene."Publishers Weekly, starred review"Young fans of all things big and noisy will make trax for this dynamic dino-diversion."Kirkus Reviews"Dramatic, full-page illustrations brim with the energy of these fierce machines.... A fun follow-up, appealing to old and new fans alike."School Library Journal"Chock full of personality.... This is sure to be a winner with elementary readers."Library Media ConnectionChris Gall is the award-winning author and illustrator of Revenge of the Dinotrux, Substitute Creacher, Dear Fish, There's Nothing to Do on Mars, and 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 Best Children's Book of 2004. He lives in Tucson, Arizona.; Title: Revenge of the Dinotrux | [
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10,651 | 17 | Gr 4-6This biography begins with Elways birth in 1960 and ends with the 1998 season when the quarterback won his first Super Bowl ring with the Denver Broncos. Christopher packs this lively account with play-by-play action. Though filled with factual information, the text reads like a story. Unfortunately, the book lacks an index, bibliography, source notes, or suggestions for further reading. Dan Hirshbergs John Elway (Chelsea, 1997), which has an index and a short suggested-reading list, covers the same material but is dated. Also, because Denver won the 1999 Super Bowl, there are sure to be more biographies in the making. However, Christophers book is an entertaining read for sports fans. Black-and-white action shots of the athlete appear in a middle section.Barb Lawler, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PACopyright 1999 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: In the Huddle With... John Elway (Athlete Biographies) | [
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10,653 | 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 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, Martha's Vineyard. ; Title: Arthur and the Mystery of the Stolen Bike (Marc Brown Arthur Chapter Books (Paperback)) | [
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10,654 | 10 | Herg, one of the most famous Belgians in the world, was a comics writer and artist. The internationally successful Adventures of Tintin are his most well-known and beloved works. They have been translated into 38 different languages and have inspired such legends as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. He wrote and illustrated for The Adventures of Tintin until his death in 1983.; Title: The Blue Lotus (The Adventures of Tintin: Young Readers Edition) | [
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10,655 | 2 | This buoyant picture book features ten tiny toes: baby toes, nuzzled and kissed, dangling, kicking, and crawling; toddler toes walking, running, and jumping; older toes pedaling and trick-or-treating. Flowing along in rhythmic, rhyming verse, the text zooms forward to imagine the future. Someday when those ten / tiny toes are all grown, / happily raising / ten toes of their own. Its a tender, if rather sentimental, twist aimed more at parents and grandparents than young children, but it could be a conversation starter. The artwork features a variety of interesting textural effects and a riveting opening image depicting the soles of a babys feet within the heart-shaped configuration of an adults hands. Ultimately, though, young children will be drawn to the many engaging illustrations of different babies, toddlers, and preschoolers in action. A warm tribute to the family love that encourages each set of 10 little toes shown, every step of the way. Preschool. --Carolyn PhelanTodd Tarpley is the author of Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep! and How About a Kiss for Me? He lives in New York City with his family. He invites you to visit his website at toddtarpley.com.; Title: Ten Tiny Toes | [
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10,657 | 2 | Holly Hobbie is the author and illustrator of the highly acclaimed Toot & Puddle picture book series, as well as Fanny, Fanny & Annabelle, and Everything but the Horse. The mother of grown children, she lives with her husband in Conway, Massachusetts.; Title: Charming Opal (Toot & Puddle) | [
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10,658 | 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 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, Martha's Vineyard. ; Title: Arthur Locked in the Library!: An Arthur Chapter Book (Arthur Chapter Books) | [
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10,659 | 11 | Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: On the Course with...Tiger Woods (Athlete Biographies) | [
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10,661 | 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: Baa, Moo, I Love You!: A Book of Animal Sounds (I Love Learning) | [
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10,663 | 2 | Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling D.W. series and the hugely popular Arthur Adventure series and is creative producer of the number-one children's PBS television series, Arthur. He has also created numerous other books for children. Marc Brown lives with his family in Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard.; Title: D.W. Says Please and Thank You (D. W. Series) | [
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10,667 | 2 | Rachael Hale has won numerous awards for her animal portraits. Since 1995, her images have been published on calendars, posters, greeting cards, and stationery in over 60 countries worldwide. She lives and works in Auckland, New Zealand, with her three cats Edmund, Gianni, and Versace.; Title: Hugs and Kisses | [
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10,668 | 2 | Grade 3-7-Filled with anger because of a car accident that confined him to a wheelchair, Seth Pender, 12, believes he can no longer play basketball. One day, he meets Danny, a teen who, like Seth, will never walk again, but Danny has always played wheelchair basketball. Seth accepts the challenge to learn to play and copes with a coach who doesn't seem to appreciate the fact that he is trying his best. At the conclusion, the boy finally realizes the coach's message that he needs to become "as independent as possible." This story (with credit in the CIP as having been written by Robert Hirschfeld) follows the usual upbeat formula using simple vocabulary that many readers have grown to love. Fans will probably ignore the few occasions where conversation doesn't quite ring true. Informational tidbits on specialized wheelchairs adapted for sports are integrated into the steadily progressing plot.Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Wheel Wizards (Matt Christopher Sports Classics) | [
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10,669 | 15 | * "Stoop's first picture book...[is] a successful ensemble piece, gorgeously illustrated, in which each character has a part to play."Publishers Weekly, starred review"An apt choice for bedtime reading, this story affirms the necessity of turning off the light and noise of our busy world to truly recognize the everyday marvels around us."School Library Journal"A gentle Zen-like parable, with visual and narrative intrigue."Kirkus Reviews"Soothingly familiar....The text is simple and thoughtful, almost meditative, but it's the charming artwork that runs away with the show."Booklist"Stoop's dreamy, saturated illustrations, painted on plywood, create a roomy wonderland that welcomes any child's curiosity and sense of adventure."The New York Times Book ReviewNaoko Stoop's love of drawing began when she was a young child growing up in Japan. Naoko now lives and paints in Brooklyn, New York, where she uses found materials such as plywood and brown paper bags as her canvas. She has shown her work in a variety of galleries and stores in New York. Red Knit Cap Girl is her first picture book.; Title: Red Knit Cap Girl | [
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10,671 | 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: Our Little Deer (Earesistables) | [
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10,680 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2Told that she cant leave the table until every pea has been chewed, Mabel takes drastic action and hides the peas in a most unadvisable spot. Her plan, however resourceful, has a major flaw: peas in the ear make it tricky to hear.Words seem confusing, their meanings amusing, ideas become hard to convey. The ensuing pea-inflicted hearing loss leads to a comedy of errors as the child spends the day misinterpreting her mothers increasingly concerned requests. Some of the misunderstandings are harmless: when Mom says Stop! Mabel obligingly begins to hop. Its potentially more dangerous when Mom asks Mabel to hold still and she hears get out my old drill. It is only when she climbs into bed that night that her deception is uncovered, much to her mothers surprise. Although there is no scene of parental disapproval, Mabel still concludes that her experiment was perhaps not a plan worth repeating. Yet while sitting in her closet surrounded by bits of broccoli, she suggests that shoes are ideal/when used to conceal/a meal that no one likes eating! A careful look at the busy watercolor illustrations will reveal amusing pea references (even Mabels tights have green polka dots). And although some practice may be needed to get the rhythm and rhymes articulated correctly, this is an engaging cautionary tale, and the extreme silliness of the story makes it a fun choice for reading aloud.Piper L. Nyman, formerly at Fairfield Civic Center Library, CA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Mary Gerlaugh Delaney lives in Bolton, Massachusetts with her husband and three children. This is her first book for children.Kathy Couri attended the Columbus College of Art and Design and now works as a freelance illustrator. This is her first hardcover picture book for children.; Title: Mabel O'Leary Put Peas in Her Ear-y | [
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10,682 | 2 | Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: Body Check | [
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10,683 | 11 | Grade 4-8-Ichiro Suzuki, the most famous star in his native country, came to the U.S. for the 2001 baseball season, was the first Japanese non-pitcher to play in the major league, and proved that he was one of the best ballplayers in the world. This entertaining biography describes that season in detail, and includes a brief history of baseball in Japan from the 1870s to the present. Suzuki's personality, determination, dedication to practice, cultural adjustments, and more are all discussed. A 10-page insert of black-and-white photos is included, along with two pages of stats and career highlights. The 2002 season is not discussed. The name Matt Christopher is featured prominently on the title page and cover.Kate Kohlbeck, Randall School, Waukesha, WICopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.These books contain black-and-white photographs, the players' statistics, and a list of career highlights. Real-life sports action plus the easy-to-read Matt Christopher style equals a series not to be missed.; Title: At the Plate With ... Ichiro | [
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10,685 | 10 | Herg, one of the most famous Belgians in the world, was a comics writer and artist. The internationally successful Adventures of Tintin are his most well-known and beloved works. They have been translated into 38 different languages and have inspired such legends as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. He wrote and illustrated for The Adventures of Tintin until his death in 1983.; Title: Red Rackham's Treasure (The Adventures of Tintin: Young Readers Edition) | [
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10,687 | 2 | When a newspaper reports that T. V. Adams, third baseman for the Peach Street Mudders, seems to have psychic powers, T.V.'s playing is all fouled up. Ages 7-9. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Spy on Third Base (Peach Street Mudders) | [
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10,689 | 11 | Under the auspices of Matt Christopher Glenn was the author of thirty-nine sports biographies. The most recent title in his "Good Sports" series is Yes She Can! Women's Sports Pioneers, profiling women athletes Trudy Ederle,Danica Patrick and others.Glenn Stout is the author of more than seventy books including the best selling "Fenway 1912" and critically acclaimed biography of Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the channel, Young Woman and the Sea. He is also author ofthe award winning juvenile series "Good Sports," including "YES SHE CAN! Women's Sports Pioneers." You can learn more at Glenn's Amazon author page, glennstout.netor at goodsportsbyglennstout.com; Title: Mia Hamm: On the Field with... (Athlete Biographies) | [
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10,692 | 1 | Rachael Hale has won numerous awards for her animal portraits. Since 1995, her images have been published on calendars, posters, greeting cards, and stationery in over 60 countries worldwide. She lives and works in Auckland, New Zealand, with her three cats Edmund, Gianni, and Versace.; Title: Baby's Best Friend | [
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10,693 | 11 | Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: On the Halfpipe with Tony Hawk | [
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10,696 | 2 | Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: Halfback Attack | [
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10,698 | 2 | Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: The Hit-Away Kid (Peach Street Mudders) | [
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