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10,700 | 2 | Jose Mendez wants to be a great batter just like his father was when he played in the minor leagues. But every time Jose picks up the bat, disaster strikes. Will Jose ever be able to match his dad's .375 batting average?Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: Centerfield Ballhawk (Peach Street Mudders) (Soar to Success) | [
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10,702 | 2 | More than anything Boots Raymond wants to be a quarterback for the Apollos. But because of his size, the coach assigns Tim to a tackle position. Boots rebels and almost quits the team, but his brother intercepts and teaches Boots a valuable lesson he learned from being a soldier.Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: Tough to Tackle (Matt Christopher Sports Classics) | [
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10,704 | 13 | PreSchool-Grade 2–This installment in a series of stories based on children's songs features that macaroni-wearing horseman. As Yankee Doodle rides his pony through town, he is joined by a girl "A-walking with a poodle," a smiling toad, and an old rooster "A-singing cock-a-doodle." By the time the tale (well, song) ends, they have opened up a restaurant called Yankee Doodle's Noodles. Westcott's bright and cheery illustrations include funny details such as the poodle sneezing, the pony dancing with the rooster, and a lightbulb over one character's head when an idea strikes. The festive macaroni-and-cheese endpapers feature the music and original lyrics in the front and a list of ideas called "More fun with Yankee Doodle" in the back. With the imaginative range of rhymes and the vibrant illustrations, this book will be oodles of fun for storytime (with the obvious craft idea of macaroni necklaces).–Bina Williams, Bridgeport Public Library, CT Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-Gr. 2. From the Sing-Along series, this jaunty picture book begins with the rousing first verse and chorus of "Yankee Doodle." The song soon veers off the beaten track for an imaginative adventure in which Yankee, a fine young fellow astride his horse, picks up a girl, her poodle, a toad, and a rooster. They open a wildly popular restaurant called Yankee Doodle's Noodles. Precise in both timing and rhyming, the verses bounce along at a merry clip, while the jaunty illustrations add their own madness and comic touches. The setting? A fanciful rural America where ladies dress in long skirts, children roll hoops, roadside stands have electric lights, and ketchup comes in plastic squirt bottles. In other words, look elsewhere for predictable interpretations of "Yankee Doodle" and here for a rollicking good time and a little more: the endpapers include simple music notation for the song and a list of activities contributed by librarian Pat Scales. Recommended for reading aloud or, better yet, singing aloud. Carolyn PhelanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Yankee Doodle (Sing-Along Stories) | [
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10,705 | 2 | Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: Return of the Home Run Kid (Matt Christopher Sports Classics) | [
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10,706 | 2 | Grade 3-6-This sturdy and fast-moving novel posits a simple situation: an avowedly unathletic sixth-grader, pushed by his parents to find an after-school activity, discovers and falls in love with mountain biking. Will and Danny's friendship is endangered by Will's new passion and Danny's resistance to it. Both characters are well drawn, and their dialogue-whether angry or affectionate-rings quite true and reveals the common sense and good hearts of both boys. Needless to say, Christopher tidily resolves their disagreements as well as the book's subplots-a conflict between bikers and hikers; Will's parents' tendency to work too much and leave him a latchkey kid; and the bike club's need for new members and better PR, especially to make up for the behavior of an immature member. The issues that Christopher addresses-usage of public spaces, responsibility to the environment, the necessity of parents balancing work and child rearing, friends respecting one another's differences-are worked into the plot, rather than placed atop it, and Will's loving family environment, if a tad too perfect, is also reassuring and endearing.Coop Renner, Coldwell Elementary-Intermediate School, El Paso, TXCopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: Mountain Bike Mania (Matt Christopher Sports Classics) | [
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10,707 | 11 | Matt Christopher is the name behind more than seventy five sports-themed books for children.; Title: On the Court with Kobe Bryant | [
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10,708 | 2 | Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: Face-Off | [
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10,710 | 2 | Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: All-Star Fever: A Peach Street Mudders Story | [
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10,711 | 0 | Grade 3-5?The title of this short compilation is somewhat deceiving, as the book includes funny anecdotes from baseball history, references to players' unusual names or nicknames, and some jokes and riddles. The jokes, mostly dialogues, are largely unsuccessful: "Catcher: 'You look a little nervous out there today.' Pitcher: 'Whenever I pitch against the Cubs, I just can't bear it.' " The anecdotes, however, contain the sort of goofy bits of trivia that have sustained baseball fans for years. Adding to the presentation are Vasconcellos's pen-and-ink cartoons, with a particularly effective frog in the outfield snaring a fly ball. This volume seems somewhat slapped together, but Christopher's popularity should keep it from collecting dust on the shelf.?Todd Morning, Schaumburg Township Public Library, ILCopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 2^-4, younger for reading aloud. Although billed as a joke and riddle book, this is also full of snippets of interesting baseball lore. For instance, in 1985 Bert Campaneris made baseball history by playing all nine positions--in one game! These brief anecdotes are what set the book above the usual riddle compilations. Clever pen-and-ink drawings add to the fun. Ilene Cooper; Title: Matt Christopher's Baseball Jokes and Riddles | [
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10,712 | 2 | Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: Skateboard Tough (Matt Christopher Sports Classics) | [
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10,713 | 2 | Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: Wingman On Ice (Matt Christopher Sports Classics) | [
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10,715 | 2 | Grade 4-7-Koby Caplin is the star pitcher for the Cardinals, the seventh-grade baseball team at Monticello Middle School. His friend Sara Wilson, sports reporter for the school newspaper, gives lots of press to the team and especially to Koby, hoping to increase student support. The publicity and a winning streak soon result in full stands at all of the games. Then a local TV newsman decides to do a documentary on middle-school athletics with Monticello and Koby as its focus. When the attention goes to his head, Koby forgets all about teamwork, loses a game, almost loses his friends, and nearly blows the conference championship. This fast-paced, easy-to-read story has plenty of baseball action. Excerpts of sports articles from the school paper, including trivia questions about real-life major league players, add a great deal of interest and the book's message is driven home successfully. A prime-time read for baseball fans.Kate Kohlbeck, Randall School, Waukesha, WICopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: Prime-Time Pitcher (Matt Christopher Sports Classics) | [
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10,717 | 2 | Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: Catcher with a Glass Arm (Matt Christopher Sports Classics) | [
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10,718 | 17 | Grade 3-5?The prolific writer of juvenile sports fiction takes a crack at nonfiction. He describes nine dramatic moments from baseball's historical past, featuring the likes of Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Reggie Jackson, and Jim Abbott. These accounts depict the courageous aspects as well as the spectacular, including Dave Dravecky's comeback after cancer surgery, and the hobbled Kirk Gibson's game-winning home run in the 1988 World Series. Christopher tends to drift to his fictional roots as a number of the stories are laced with manufactured feelings, thoughts, and quotes. He also tends to generalize: "As the crowd in Fenway Park watched Ted Williams run off the field for the last time, they told each other, 'There goes the greatest hitter that ever lived.' " While his portrayals of these moments are basically accurate, the sidelights he adds without documentation have him walking a fine line between fact and fiction. While Christopher's legions of young fans will enjoy the book, a more straightforward account of memorable events in America's pastime can be found in Geoffrey Ward's 25 Great Moments in Baseball (Knopf, 1994), which is based on Ken Burns's public-television series, Baseball, the American Epic.?Tom S. Hurlburt, La Crosse Public Library, WICopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Great Moments in Baseball History | [
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10,719 | 11 | Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: On the Field with... Alex Rodriguez | [
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10,720 | 2 | Holly Hobbie has worked as an artist for more than thirty years and is the author of five previous and highly acclaimed Toot & Puddle picture books, as well as an illustrated memoir, The Art of Holly Hobbie. The mother of grown children, she lives with her husband in Conway, Massachusetts.; Title: Travels with Toot & Puddle: Three Books About Friendship | [
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10,721 | 2 | Grade 4-7?Dennis O'Malley, 13, loves to skateboard. However, even though he lives in a winter sports resort area, he's reluctant to try snowboarding because of a skiing accident that occurred when he was much younger. Eventually, the boy overcomes his fears and his parents surprise him with a snowboard for Christmas. After a few days, he has managed to make his way down the slopes without too much difficulty. He's drawn into the more daring aspects of the sport, as he will do anything to avoid being called a "chicken." This leads him to embark upon a foolhardy race down a dangerous slope. He wins, but is properly contrite, knowing where his actions might have led. Having found an older mentor, Dennis eventually becomes an "awesome" snowboarder. Following his tried-and-true formula, Christopher offers nothing new here in terms of plot?the story simply involves a different type of apparatus stuck to the feet. However, he includes some of the terminology of snowboarding (he avoids mentioning how Dennis deals with the financially crippling lift fees); and the plot, though simple, slides along with enough super moguls along the way to please snowboarders and perhaps some others as well.?Todd Morning, Schaumburg Township Public Library, ILCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: Snowboard Maverick | [
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10,722 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 3Hoberman has tackled the elusive question of what makes a family a family in this sometimes silly, sometimes serious book of rhymes. She likens families to numerous items that share a relationship and are inherently the same. Her refrain says it all, "Bottle caps, gingersnaps, buttons, or rings/You can make families from all sorts of things!" Other families include tools, balloons, thimbles, and marbles, but the verses make it clear that human families are much more than a conglomeration of like, easily categorized, things; they share a human history and the promise of many more families to come. No matter what, making a family is about seeing the likenesses, not the differences. Boutavant provides colorful illustrations that vary from page to page, but as a group, complement the rhymes. Pair this with Jusin Richardson and Peter Parnell's And Tango Makes Three (S & S, 2005), Arnold Adoff's Black Is Brown Is Tan (HarperCollins, 2002); Nancy Coffelt's Fred Stays with Me! (Little, Brown, 2007), and Remy Charlip's A Perfect Day (HarperCollins, 2007) to introduce the idea that, indeed, there are all kinds of families.Joan Kindig, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Children's Poet Laureate Mary Ann Hoberman is the author of more than thirty-five books for children, including the critically acclaimed A House Is a House for Me, which won a National Book Award, the New York Times bestselling You Read to Me, I'll Read to You, and the Sing-Along Stories series.Marc Boutavant has created picture books in English, French, and Japanese. He also does editorial illustration and comics. Mr. Boutavant lives in Paris.; Title: All Kinds of Families! | [
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10,723 | 2 | Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: Shoot for the Hoop (Matt Christopher Sports Classics) | [
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10,724 | 2 | Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: Cool as Ice | [
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10,725 | 1 | Nurit and Rick Amdur started ALEX in 1986 with a line of high quality basic arts-and-crafts products for children. ALEX's mission is to provide children with quality creative products that foster personal expression and build self-esteem. Now, for the first time ever, they're expanding into the world of innovative, high-quality books!; Title: Alex Toys Finger Puppet Storybooks: The Three Little Pigs | [
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10,726 | 2 | Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 1New siblings will easily relate to the angst that baby Harry causes for his older brother. "Before Harry, nobody grabbed my gorilla and chewed on its nose. Yesterday, Harry did. Before Harry, nobody but ME sat on Grandma's lap. Yesterday, Harry did." To restore order to his once peaceful household, the boy suggests a variety of solutions. "Flush Harry down the toilet!... Stick Harry in the zoo!... Mail Harry to the moon!" One morning the house is strangely quiet, and the older sibling worries that his parents have actually sent helpless Harry to outer space. Climbing in his laundry basket spaceship, he achieves a daring rescue and even lets Harry sit on his lap for the ride home. Emberley's strong visual punch lines bring the humor to life, and the older boy's expressions clearly get his feelings across. Young listeners are sure to giggle at the various predicaments that Harry's brother envisions for him. Mail Harry to the Moon will have broad appeal for those with or without a new baby in the family.Jayne Damron, Farmington Community Library, MI Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Robie Harris is the author of award-winning, bestselling books for children. She has worked with illustrator Michael Emberley on many books, including It's Perfectly Normal! , It's So Amazing!, Happy Birth Day! and Hi New Baby!. She is also the author of the Just Being Me series, illustrated by Nicole Hollander, as well as a number of fiction picture books. Robie is acclaimed for her understanding of child development and the ability to explain issues in an accessible, honest manner.Michael Emberley is the illustrator of the above-mentioned books by Robie Harris, along with the bestselling You Read to Me, I'll Read to You series by Mary Ann Hoberman. He has created several books of his own, including Ruby, Ruby and the Sniffs, and Dinosaurs! A Drawing Book.; Title: Mail Harry to the Moon | [
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10,727 | 1 | Maisy the marvelous mouse is ready to take the plunge--but she needs the assistance of young readers to get properly prepped for the pool. Dressed for the arctic tundra, this rodent has a lot of disrobing to do. By lifting flaps and pulling tabs, kids can help Maisy peel down to her skivvies. After removing her blue hat and scarf, brown boots, red coat, gray sweater, green trousers, purple T-shirt, yellow socks, and orange undies, Maisy is finally ready to don her rainbow-striped swimsuit and leap into the water (hopefully mice can swim). Youngsters will delight in Lucy Cousins's charming illustrations, as well as the tugging, lifting, and sliding involved in this interactive book. The many colors and clothes provide an excellent learning opportunity, but kids will appreciate Maisy Goes Swimming purely as a splash of fun. (Baby to preschool) --Brangien Davis; Title: Maisy Goes Swimming | [
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10,728 | 18 | Grades 3-6--Though she includes information on the rediscovery of Mayan culture, ruins, and aspects of daily life, Coulter's focus is on the decipherment and usage of the Mayan syllabary. The author includes the false steps as well as the progress of 19th- and 20th-century researchers and, on many pages, uses "glyph searches" and other hooks to encourage readers to examine carefully the illustrations, which consist of high-quality photos of sites and artifacts, detailed drawings, and clear reproductions. The calendar, ways of naming and identifying people, and counting are all explained in straightforward fashion and in each case the information serves to further the author's goal of making readers think about how these symbols worked and to put them to use. The star attraction is the "Glyphmaster," a spread that provides common signs in relief so that children can make rubbings. There are glyphs for animals, colors, and people, plus a version of the alphabet in which letters are represented by symbols approximating those sounds, even though the text explains that the Mayan system produces syllables, not individual letters. Combining historical information with activity-based ideas, this attractive volume may reach a larger audience than the usual history title.Coop Renner, Moreno Elementary School, El Paso, TXCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Gr. 3-6. Unlocking the secret of Mayan hieroglyphics was a long and painstaking process, lasting well over a hundred years. Europeans rediscovered early Mayan cities in the 1840s, and their bafflement at the ancient system of writing began a scholarly process that didn't have its final breakthrough until the mid-1970s. Coulter describes clearly and concisely how the mystery was unraveled, while the colorful, well-laid-out pages add appeal with plenty of photographs and stylized drawings that suggest Mayan art. Ideas for crafts, activities and even a party run along the page bottoms. Also explained are the Maya civilization's number system and complex calendar. A time line, short glossary, and short bibliography (of mostly adult books) are appended. A substantive, much-needed resource. Todd MorningCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Secrets in Stone : All About Maya Hieroglyphics | [
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10,729 | 2 | Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: Touchdown for Tommy (Matt Christopher Sports Classics) | [
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10,730 | 13 | The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has a world-renowned art collection.; Title: Museum 123 | [
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10,731 | 7 | Grade 5-10?Danny's kiss, prompted by a bet, turns poor-little-rich-girl Chandler into a frog. Now, she must rely on him to find a solution to her grotesque situation. Chandler is a wealthy orphan and her disinterested cousin/guardian is vacationing in Switzerland. Danny's father is a globe-trotting, tabloid journalist (who might exploit Chandler's plight, if he were to find out). The young people determine that their best hope is to find help by broadcasting their dilemma on TV talk shows. Events build to a rather improbable (and uninspired) climax. Chandler successfully regains human form, but her plight never engages readers' sympathies. Both teens are unremarkable stereotypes. The warped fairy-tale element lends structure to the plot, but Conford's story is a strictly by-the-numbers affair.?Marilyn Taniguchi, Santa Monica Public Library, Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 5^-7. "The Frog Prince" is a fairy tale that has been fractured more than once. This time Conford gives it a go for middle-grade audiences. Chandler, a wealthy orphan, lives with her cousin. He doesn't care about her, and her friends may just like her for her swimming pool. Her cousin goes off to Europe believing Chandler will be at survival camp, but there's a change in plan after Danny, the school's prince of popularity, kisses her on a bet and turns her into a frog. Most of the fun comes from Conford's signature witty dialogue and the nod to pop culture as Chandler tries to solve her problem by going on a TV talk show. But the story gets silly at the end (enter the government) and also lacks internal logic. There is no real justification for Chandler's turning into a frog, and certainly no reason for why or when she changes back. Best not look at this too closely; just enjoy the funnier moments. Ilene Cooper; Title: The Frog Princess of Pelham | [
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10,733 | 11 | Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: At the Plate with...Ken Griffey Jr. (Athlete Biographies) | [
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10,734 | 11 | Sandra and Myles Pinkney are a husband and wife team. Myles is the photo-illustrator for Shades of Black and A Rainbow All Around Me (which were both written by Sandra).; Title: I Am Latino: The Beauty in Me | [
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10,735 | 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: Baby Love (Cloth Books) | [
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10,736 | 7 | Patrick Carman's previous books in the Land of Elyon series (The Dark Hills Divide, Beyond the Valley of Thorns, and The Tenth City) have all been New York Times bestsellers. He is also the Creative Director of pcstudio, a packager and pioneer of the multimedia "vBook" (video+book), a format launched in 2009 with Skeleton Creek. He recently authored the fifth title in Rick Riordan's 39 Clues series, The Black Circle.; Title: Rivers of Fire (Atherton, Book 2) | [
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10,737 | 2 | Grade 4-6It's not easy being a boy genius when your father runs a floundering health-conscious burger joint and your older sister's a deeply annoying wannabe actress. But Freddy T. Funkhouser isn't distressed. He has a plan to win the prize for the best float at the local Founders' Day Parade and bring more attention to his dad's business. To do so, he has constructed five life-sized mechanical fries, each with its own personality. The hope is to bring these kooky creations to life through nanotechnology and a million jiggy-watts of power and then use them on his float. Yet when an experiment involving a dam and a bolt of lightning does awaken the electric fries, Freddy finds his troubles have only just begun. Baldacci, best known for his adult thrillers, is attempting to reach out to reluctant readers by creating a series very much in the vein of Dav Pilkey's "Captain Underpants" series (Scholastic), but for an older audience. Unfortunately, he lacks Pilkey's gleeful silliness and relies too heavily on gross-out jokes and slapstick pratfalls. His attempt to teach kids about the importance of friends and sticking together gets bogged down by poor writing and two-dimensional characters.Elizabeth Bird, New York Public Library Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 2-4. Adult suspense writer Baldacci tries his hand at children's fantasy in the first of a proposed series featuring nine-year-old science geek Freddy Funkhouser and his gang of monster fries. Freddy and his father and sister run a failing restaurant called Burger Castle. Freddy's nemesis is bully Adam Spanker, whose family owns a successful burger joint, Patty Cakes. Freddy's fries create unbelievable trouble (wreaking havoc on the baseball field and hitching a ride on top of a moving freight train), but they also save the day (and Burger Castle) in the end. Baldacci's over-the-top action vaults at breakneck speed from one crisis to another, his characters are intentionally stereotyped (somewhat like their television and video-game counterparts), and body orifice humor abounds. While such elements might give adults pause, kids, particularly fans of Daniel Pinkwater, Dav Pilkey, and Steven Manes, will undoubtedly be delighted. An accompanying Web site promises interviews, contests, and previews of upcoming books in the series. Kay WeismanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Freddy and the French Fries #1:: Fries Alive! | [
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10,738 | 6 | Kindergarten-Grade 3—Fanny, who wears eyeglasses, a headband, a tutu, leggings, and sneakers, is no ordinary girl. More than anything, she wants a high-fashion Connie doll. However, her mother does not like the way the doll looks, so Fanny is unlikely to get one. She attempts to resolve this situation by making her own rag doll, which she loves well enough until her friends make fun of it. Fanny persists by bringing it on a playdate. The Connie dolls are dressed as nurses while Annabelle is the surgeon operating on the sick stuffed animals. When the rag doll's proud owner gets home, she makes Annabelle something that every girl needs—her own doll. The soft watercolor illustrations show this protagonist to be an independent thinker as well as a talented seamstress. Sometimes not following the crowd can have unexpectedly wonderful results.—Linda Staskus, Parma Regional Library, OH Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.When Fannys two friends bring their glamorous, sophisticated-looking Connie dolls over to play, she shows themher homemade doll, Annabelle. The girls polite silence leads Fanny to look at Annabelle critically and stow her away in a drawerat least until her friends go home. Then she listens to her heart. The next time the three girls play dolls together, Annabelle takes a prominent, competent role in the girls make-believe: she plays the vet, assisted by two willowy nurses. The understated story is nicely nuanced, making its points quietly and leaving children to draw whatever conclusions they will.The beautifully painted scenes that take place in Fannys roomat night are wonderfully evocative, while some of the illustrations of the characters aremore exaggerated and less effective. Still, many children will empathize with Fannys strong emotions and appreciate her creative knack for bringing about her own happy ending. Preschool-Grade 3. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: Fanny | [
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10,739 | 7 | Patrick Carman's previous books in the Land of Elyon series (The Dark Hills Divide, Beyond the Valley of Thorns, and The Tenth City) have all been New York Times bestsellers. He is also the Creative Director of pcstudio, a packager and pioneer of the multimedia "vBook" (video+book), a format launched in 2009 with Skeleton Creek. He recently authored the fifth title in Rick Riordan's 39 Clues series, The Black Circle.; Title: Atherton #3: The Dark Planet | [
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10,740 | 2 | It's time for the much-loved mouse Maisy to get ready for bed, but she has a lot to do before she can finally slip under the covers. With this engaging interactive book, young readers can help Maisy every step of the way on her journey toward dreamland with myriad lift-the-flaps and pull-the-tabs. First she throws back a bedtime beverage, then she goes to the potty (complete with flushing action!), then she washes her hands, brushes her teeth, puts on her pajamas, reads her bedtime story, and at last says goodnight, toy panda in paw. Kids will love pulling, opening, and sliding their way through the book, and in the process may learn a thing or two about color and object identification and basic hygiene. Lucy Cousins's adorable illustrations may even convince reluctant sleepers that bedtime can be fun! (Baby to preschool) --Brangien DavisBy moving tabs and lifting flaps that manipulate such items as clothes that pull on and off, a toothbrush and a tiny bedtime book with real pages, little ones can help Maisy Mouse prepare for a swim or get ready for bed. Though the action requires a gentle touch and some of the movements may be difficult for small hands, these books with their unusual use of paper mechanics offer a creative approach to basic concepts. Cousins's painting and lettering, reminiscent of a child's use of tempera, provide an air of whimsicality to Maisy's endeavors that will be instantly recognized by children beginning to do daily tasks for themselves. Ages 2-5. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Maisy Goes to Bed | [
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10,741 | 11 | Lisi Harrison is the author of The Clique, Alphas and Monster High series. She was the Senior Director of Production Development at MTV and Head Writer for MTV Production. Lisi is currently pretending to write her next novel.Lisi lives in Laguna Beach, California.; Title: The Clique Collection | [
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10,742 | 2 | 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: There's Nothing to Do on Mars | [
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10,743 | 12 | English and Spanish translations of familiar words appear side-by-side in four bilingual board books by Rebecca Emberley-My Animals/Mis Animales; My Clothes/Mi Ropa; My Food/Mi Comida; and My Toys/Mis Juguetes-all illustrated with colorful fabric collage against a stark white background. Each object or concept gets its own page, but clever pairings (e.g., "car/el auto" featuring a red car and "truck/el camion" depicting a blue and yellow truck) make the most of each spread. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.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 Animals/ Mis Animales | [
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10,744 | 2 | Jane Simmons is the author of Come Along, Daisy!, which was heralded by Booklist in a starred review as a "pleasure to read aloud to young children" and a picture book that "succeeds on many levels." Profiled in Publisher Weekly's "Flying Starts," Jane Simmons has lived in England, Australia, France, Uganda, Zambia, Malta, and Kuwait. A graduate of Anglia Poly University, in Cambridge, England, she currently lives on a wooden fishing boat in Cornwall, England, with two lovebirds, two dogs, and a chicken named Freda.; Title: Come Along, Daisy! | [
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10,745 | 12 | Kindergarten-Grade 3The creative spirit that drove the child to make a doll in Hobbie's Fanny (Little, Brown, 2008) is at work again in this appealing story within a story. When a drizzly day inspires Fanny to make a picture book, she casts her doll as the lead. As Annabelle's story unfolds, Fanny unwittingly finds her own dilemma paralleled in the fiction she is creating. Although the stories have many similar elements, the two narratives are distinct due to the childlike penmanship and art that illustrate Annabelle's tale. This lively narrative generates just enough friction between the easy thing to do (keep found money) and the challenge of doing the right thing (return it) to grab readers' interest. Hobbie's delightful illustrations are suffused with warm pinks and yellows. They continue to capture an almost country charm but retain an urban sophistication because of the setting. The book strikes a balance between the subtle appeal of the message and the clarity required for young audiences. Children and the adults who share this title with them will enjoy it.Piper Nyman, Brookmeade Elementary School, Nashville, TN Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Holly Hobbie has worked as an artist for more than thirty years and is the author of ten previous and highly acclaimed Toot & Puddle picture books, as well as the recently-published Fanny, and an illustrated memoir, The Art of Holly Hobbie.; Title: Fanny & Annabelle | [
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10,746 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2As she did in Jonathan and His Mommy (1992) and Kevin and His Dad (1999, both Little, Brown), Smalls once again focuses on family relationships. In this charming picture book, an African-American girl tells readers about a special day that she shares with her grandmother. From a tea party and pat-a-cake to bath and bedtime, the routine activities will be widely recognized and celebrated for their simple pleasures. The child's voice allows the story to take on the rhythm of poetry. Several lines in particular recall many grandchild/grandparent relationships: I am the smartest girl in the world/I know because my Nana told me so, and Nana calls me her baby girl, but I'm/not a baby, I'm big. The affection between the two is reinforced by the golden-hued background and the watercolor illustrations of the smiling pair as they spend time together. The text adds to the playful spirit of the story by dancing across the pages and changing font style to emphasize certain words. A sweetening title that should win lots of smiles.Maura Bresnahan, High Plain Elementary School, Andover, MA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-K. Lucky is a child with a loving grandmother, as this picture-book valentine demonstrates. A young African American girl describes a special day with Nana. They have a tea party, play hide-and-seek and dress-up, comb and plait Nana's hair, play pat-a-cake, and, after a bath, read stories before bedtime. Johnson's softly colored, warmhearted illustrations bring out the feelings of the loving relationship, which Smalls describes in her spare, rhythmic text. Sunny yellow hues backlight the child and her grandmother, reflecting their pleasure in doing simple things together. Asides printed in curly and wavy script express the girl's thoughts as Nana calls her "her sweetening girl." Endpapers provide space "to place a photo of you and your Nana here" indicating a push toward the gift market, but this is a gentle, tender selection that is suitable for libraries, too. Julie CumminsCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: My Nana and Me | [
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10,747 | 13 | English and Spanish translations of familiar words appear side-by-side in four bilingual board books by Rebecca Emberley-My Animals/Mis Animales; My Clothes/Mi Ropa; My Food/Mi Comida; and My Toys/Mis Juguetes-all illustrated with colorful fabric collage against a stark white background. Each object or concept gets its own page, but clever pairings (e.g., "car/el auto" featuring a red car and "truck/el camion" depicting a blue and yellow truck) make the most of each spread. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.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 Clothes/ Mi Ropa | [
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10,748 | 2 | Holly Hobbie has worked as an artist for more than thirty years and is the author of ten previous and highly acclaimed Toot & Puddle picture books, as well as an illustrated memoir, The Art of Holly Hobbie.; Title: Let It Snow | [
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10,749 | 1 | Kindergarten-Grade 2In a simple scenario, a zookeeper places the wrong sign in front of the rhino pen. Rhino is flabbergasted at the error and tries a variety of means to correct the offending monikerHippo. He even attempts, unsuccessfully, to knock down the sign by using one of the tick birds that perches on his back as a dart. Finally, a young boy acknowledges the problem and quickly fixes it. Newman uses watercolor and gouache, along with pencil, ink, marker, and pastel, to create colorful, graphic-style illustrations. There is little text, and most of the story is delivered through the art. Readers will relate to Rhino's frustration and his inability to effect change. The two tick birds on his back add some emotional interest to the tale as they show empathy for his predicament. Even though the plotline is slight, this simple story requires skill on the part of young readers to construct meaning from the pictures. A clever exercise in promoting visual literacy.Carol L. MacKay, Forestburg School Library, Alberta, Canada Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Jeff Newman grew up in Ashland, MA and attended the Art Institute of Boston. He is the author and illustrator of the picture book Reginald published by Doubleday. He currently lives in Madison, WI.; Title: Hippo! No, Rhino! | [
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10,750 | 12 | English and Spanish translations of familiar words appear side-by-side in four bilingual board books by Rebecca Emberley-My Animals/Mis Animales; My Clothes/Mi Ropa; My Food/Mi Comida; and My Toys/Mis Juguetes-all illustrated with colorful fabric collage against a stark white background. Each object or concept gets its own page, but clever pairings (e.g., "car/el auto" featuring a red car and "truck/el camion" depicting a blue and yellow truck) make the most of each spread. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.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 Toys/ Mis Juguetes | [
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10,751 | 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 lives in London with her husband, Simon; their children Maisie, Clementine, and Alexander; and two cats, Lily and Baloo. In addition to translating Hiccup's memoirs, she has also written and illustrated picture books including Hiccup, the Viking Who Was Seasick, Little Bo Peep's Library Book, and That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown.; Title: How to Train Your Dragon: How to Break a Dragon's Heart | [
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10,752 | 22 | 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: Super Hero Squad: Team Spirit! (Passport to Reading Level 2) | [
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10,753 | 2 | Praise for You Are My Sunshine:"Gentle watercolors add a light touch to Toot's malaise without compromising the compassion found in this graceful treatment of a delicate issue." -- Kirkus Reviews"The cartoon illustrations are right on target in portraying the gist of the story and the characters' emotions, from the initial downcast, self-critical Toot to the carefree, puddle-skipping piglet at the end." -- School Library JournalPraise for the Toot and Puddle series:"In the great tradition of Frog and Toad and George and Martha come Toot & Puddle, a pair of pigs that have delighted young readers (and older ones) since their debut." -- Publishers Weekly"Toot and Puddle [are] on the fast track to literary immortality." -- New York Times Book Review"Every new Toot and Puddle adventure is an eagerly awaited event." -- Kirkus ReviewsHolly Hobbie has worked as an artist for nearly forty years and has also illustrated her own version of Hansel and Gretel and the classic poem The Night Before Christmas. She is the author of eleven acclaimed, bestselling Toot & Puddle picture books as well as Gem, Fanny, Fanny & Annabelle, and Everything but the Horse.; Title: You Are My Sunshine | [
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10,754 | 22 | 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: Super Hero Squad: The Trouble with Thor (Passport to Reading Level 2) | [
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10,755 | 12 | English and Spanish translations of familiar words appear side-by-side in four bilingual board books by Rebecca Emberley-My Animals/Mis Animales; My Clothes/Mi Ropa; My Food/Mi Comida; and My Toys/Mis Juguetes-all illustrated with colorful fabric collage against a stark white background. Each object or concept gets its own page, but clever pairings (e.g., "car/el auto" featuring a red car and "truck/el camion" depicting a blue and yellow truck) make the most of each spread. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.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 Food / Mi Comida (English and Spanish Edition) | [
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10,756 | 22 | Originally from California, Zachary Rau is an award-winning illustrator and writer living with his wife Lena and son Emmett in Portland, Oregon. He currently teaches at Pacific Northwest College of Art and Art Institute of Portland, and draws or writes every minute he can.; Title: Super Hero Squad: Captain America Doom's Day (Marvel Super Hero Squad) | [
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10,757 | 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: Good Night, My Love (Padded Cloth Covers with Lift-the-Flaps) | [
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10,758 | 2 | Praise for The Mysterious Benedict Society:Trenton Lee Stewart is the author of the award-winning and New York Times bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society series. He lives in Arkansas with his wife and two sons.Diana Sudyka received a master of fine arts degree from Northwestern University. She lives and works in Chicago as an artist.; Title: The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict (The Mysterious Benedict Society) | [
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10,759 | 2 | Grade 5-8-Dee has gathered a collection of "empowering and inspirational" quotations from over 400 famous women and grouped them into 44 categories such as "Friends," "Perseverance," "Happiness," and "Leadership." Each chapter begins with a short motivational piece by the author, who encourages readers to take control of their lives by learning from the words of wisdom to follow. The women whose quotations are highlighted include Anne Frank, Rosie O'Donnell, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Jackie Joyner-Kersee. The collection is upbeat and lighthearted, but ultimately wearing when read all at once. (It feels like sitting through a motivational workshop.) Girls will probably want to read certain sections depending on what category of inspiration/motivation they desire and pick out their "quote of the day." The handy size combined with the accessible format will appeal to this age group.Jennifer Ralston, Harford County Public Library, Belcamp, MD Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc."Gosh, I wish I knew what (insert your favorite role model here) would do i n my situation." Well, from rock climbers to snowboarders to singers to sailors, wom en of every age, race and profession would like to share a piece of their mind so you can get some peace of mind. The Girls' Book of Wisdom is loaded with motivational and witty quotes on just about everything -- leadership, romance, beauty, success, friends, adventu re and much more. Each quotation includes a brief introduction from the author and is su re to give you some great insight. So the next time you need some advice, turn to Gwyneth Paltrow, Maya Angelou, Lauryn Hill, Miss Piggy, Whoopi Goldberg, Eleanor Roosevelt, Kerr i Strug or whoever else floats your boat. These women will inspire you just when you need it most. -- Karen Bokram, publisher, Girls' Life magazine, October/November 1999A perfect book for girls, their parents and teachers -- National Women's History ProjectA powerful, hilarious, and heart-warming collection of some of today's successful women. -- Indy's ChildGives girls ideas about how to handle feelings, overcome challenges, and build relationships. It's a book most preteens would enjoy. -- Shari Roan, Los Angeles TimesGreat for granddaughters. The Girls' Book of Wisdom features quotes from a dynamic group of intelligent women. Each idea has something positive to offer girls. I intend to send a copy to each of my granddaughters. -- Ann Richards, former governor of TexasReal quotes of girl-power wisdom from first-, second-, third-wave feminists. . . It's a book to pick up and put down anytime. -- Dallas Morning NewsThis compact, backpack-size book of quotations is filled with funny, poignant, and often utterly appropriate sayings from a wide range of female cultural icons. ...attractive fonts, funky small graphics, and the mix of historical and modern powerful women will make this choice popular among teen girls. Many libraries might find this gift-sized, paperback book disappearing from the shelves. -- Katie O'Dell, VOYA , April 2000This is the type of book that can inspire young adults . . . this book could be very popular with adolescent girls. -- Jo Clarke, The Book Report, Mar/April 2000This page turner is packed with pro-girl quotes. Feeling shy? Flip to the "Confidence" chapter and digest this advice: "Repeat an ego-boosting mantra to yourself: I rule, I rule, I rule." -- Marisa Sandora, Twist magazine, May 2000What I liked about this book was the quotes -- how they are so real.You think youre alone on something, then you read this and are like, wow, everyone really does go through this! It's like going to a psychiatrist to get help but getting it all out of a quote. It's just awesome! -- SmartGirl web site book reviews; Title: The Girls' Book of Wisdom: Empowering, Inspirational Quotes from over 400 Fabulous Females | [
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10,760 | 6 | For more information on the Marvel Super Hero Squad, visit www.marvelkids.com. Matthew Swanson is a writer who enjoys eating enormous burritos. And small burritos. And every shape and size of burrito in between. He was born at the base of a dormant volcano in South America but went to middle school in Kansas. So far, he has written 34 books about this and that. Most of them contain verbs. All of them have pictures drawn by his wife (and good luck charm) Robbi Behr. Robbi Behr is an illustrator who grew up in Maryland but has always spent her summers in Alaska wearing rubber rain pants and fishing for salmon. When not eating ice cream, pie, or cookies, she is usually eating candy, cake, or ice cream. Or sleeping. Occasionally she draws pictures for books written by her husband, Matthew Swanson. She has one dog, two cats, two small children, and 67 different colors of ink.; Title: Super Hero Squad Flips Out! A Mix and Match Book (Marvel Super Hero Squad) | [
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10,761 | 12 | Kindergarten-Grade 2The imaginative young boy in this marvelous story has some unusual answers to a frequently asked question. The youngster, clad in overalls and a cap, dreams of being "a pumpkin grower," "puddle stomper," or "silly-joke teller." Both the lilting text and amusing watercolor and acrylic illustrations are full of energy. The boy runs and skips from one adventurous goal to the next, accompanied by rabbits, frogs, and other little creatures. His animal friends gaze at him through the window of a homey kitchen in his future role as a "mixing-bowl licker." When he imagines being a "baby-sis soother," the smiling child is dressed in an elephant costume, and his sister laughs. In the end, on a four-page foldout, the boy decides, "So many jobs!/They're all such fun/I'm going to choose/EVERY ONE!" This outstanding book pairs well with Leonid Gore's When I Grow Up (Scholastic, 2009) or Jeanie Franz Ransom's What Do Parents Do? (When You're Not Home) (Peachtree, 2007).Linda L. Walkins, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Brighton, MA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Spinelli takes the common theme of kids wondering what to be when they grow up and gives it a charming twist. In rhyming phrases a young boy considers: When I grow up, what shall I be? / Of all the many, many jobs, which one will be the best for me? Pumpkin grower / dandelion blower / paper-plane folder / puppy-dog holder. Spinellis cunning touch is that all of the possibilities are things a kid can do right now, without having to go through all the pesky waiting of growing up. A gatefold at the end provides the solution: he is going to choose every one of them! The exuberant, larger-than-life watercolor-and-acrylic illustrations evoke the whimsy of the imagined scenarios and include a troupe of rabbits that appears somewhere on each page. A simple concept wonderfully executed. Preschool-Kindergarten. --Julie Cummins; Title: I Can Be Anything! | [
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10,762 | 13 | Ed Emberley is the Caldecott Award-winning author of the popular Drawing Book series, as well as the best-selling Go Away, Big Green Monster! He lives in Ipswich, MA.; Title: Ed Emberley's Complete Funprint Drawing Book | [
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10,764 | 2 | Following the pleasingly predictable YA romance The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight (2012) comes this total change-up from Smith: a fablelike middle-grade slice of Americana about Storm Makersthose with the power to manipulate weather. Twelve-year-old twins Ruby and Simon are adjusting to a new life on a Wisconsin farm. But the worst drought in 100 years is killing the crops, and Smith expertly conjures the dusty feel of a Midwest where hope itself is baking away. Enter two strange figures: a kindly old man named Otis and a wolfish fellow named London, both of whom are associated with MOSSMakers of Storm Society. Their appearances set into motion a battle for Simon, whose weather-creating mood swings suggest he might become the most powerful Storm Maker of all. Smiths wise choice to tell the story through Ruby adds layers of poignancy, and though some of the mechanics bog down, this is miles away from most magical fare, and is therefore a real breath of fresh air. Helquists illustrations were not available for review. Grades 4-7. --Daniel Kraus"Building like a summer storm, the pace and drama accelerate as thunderstorms, earthquakes, wildfires and tornadoes buffet the twin protagonists, who stand together as they face the elements....Credible and timely fantasy for the global-warming generation."Kirkus Reviews"It's easy to root for the twins, especially smart, science-savvy Ruby, who stands by her brother while struggling with her jealousy about his special status."Publishers Weekly"Smith expertly conjures the dusty feel of a Midwest where hope itself is baking away...this is miles away from most magical fare, and is therefore a real breath of fresh air."Booklist"A good fit for the target audience...[with] broad appeal."VOYA; Title: The Storm Makers | [
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10,766 | 18 | "Everything kids want to know about cowboys."Gail Gibbons has written and illustrated more than one hundred informational books for children. A talented writer who turns fact into entertainment, she has traveled across the country to research topics as diverse as deep-sea submersibles, the largest tree in the world, and more. Gail Gibbons divides her time between a cottage on Matinicus Island off the coast of Maine and a farmhouse in Vermont surrounded by sugar maple trees.; Title: Cowboys and Cowgirls: YippeeYay! | [
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10,767 | 2 | PreS-Gr 2-Parr explores the idea of gratitude in this picture book: "Every day I try to think about the things I am thankful for." Those "things" include personal characteristics-"I am thankful for my hair because it makes me unique"; music- "because it makes me want to dance"; nature, and so on. Readers are sure to get a laugh out of the notion of being thankful for underwear-"because I like to wear it on my head." Parr's signature illustrations employ bold outlines and bright colors and feature an array of characters both human and animal. The theme is ripe for discussion and lends itself to extension activities in which readers create their own "I'm thankful for" pictures. Pair this book with Mercer Mayer's Just So Thankful (HarperCollins, 2006) or Greg Foley's Thank You Bear (Viking, 2007) for storytimes filled with gratitude.-Stacy Dillon, LREI, New York City(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein...Well I've found another to add to the list: Todd Parr. Kansas CITY Star; Title: The Thankful Book | [
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10,768 | 1 | Jerry Pinkney is one of the most heralded children's book illustrators of all time. He has the rare distinction of being the recipient of five Caldecott Honors and the winner of the 2010 Caldecott medal for The Lion and the Mouse, and has since created two companion picture books: The Tortoise & the Hare and The Grasshopper & the Ants. He has won the Coretta Scott King Award five times, the Coretta Scott King Honor four times, and has been nominated for the prestigious Hans Christian Anderson Award. He was also the first children's book illustrator elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He lives with his wife, author Gloria Jean Pinkney, in Croton-on-Hudson, New York. The artist invites you to visit his website at jerrypinkneystudio.com.; Title: A Starlit Snowfall | [
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10,769 | 10 | Kirk Scroggs is one quarter Muppet by birth. As a child, he used his Pigs in Space lunch box for so long, his mom finally declared it a rusty, toxic health hazard and gave it to his little brother. Originally from Austin, Texas, Kirk now lives in Los Angeles where he enjoys doodling, spray tans, and writing important literature like Wiley and Grampa's Creature Features: Hair Ball From Outer Space.; Title: The Good, the Bad, and the Fuzzy (Tales of a 6th Grade Muppet) | [
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10,770 | 0 | Ray Santos is the author of numerous licensed children books including Power Rangers, Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!, Super Hero Squad and Transformers. He lives in Brooklyn, NY. ; Title: The Muppets: I Am Kermit the Frog (Passport to Reading Level 3) | [
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10,771 | 2 | Former Contrafilms Director of Development, Gitty Daneshvari is the author of the adult novel The Makedown. School of Fear was Gitty's debut children's book, and it was inspired by her many childhood fears. She hoped that one day they'd help her, and, as it turns out, they did. Gitty lives in New York with her two cats and her bulldog, Harriet.Carrie Gifford spent many years teaching and directing children's theater before starting Red Cap Cards with her husband. Her signature pencil-and-ink style is inspired by her childhood memories. She lives in Los Angeles. Her website is www.redcapcards.com.; Title: School of Fear: The Final Exam | [
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10,772 | 0 | 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: The Muppets: Presto, Gonzo! (Passport to Reading Level 3) | [
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10,773 | 10 | Kirk Scroggs is one quarter Muppet by birth. As a child, he used his Pigs in Space lunch box for so long, his mom finally declared it a rusty, toxic health hazard and gave it to his little brother. Originally from Austin, Texas, Kirk now lives in Los Angeles where he enjoys doodling, spray tans, and writing important literature like Wiley and Grampa's Creature Features: Hair Ball From Outer Space.; Title: Clash of the Class Clowns (Tales of a Sixth-Grade Muppet, Book 2) | [
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10,774 | 2 | K-Gr 1Told in second person, this picture book pays tribute to the significance of the moments with a baby from its very first night home. You were the first. You were the first to sleep in the basket with the yellow ribbon wound round. You were the first to cry. You were the first to smile. Simple, poignant lines allow plenty of room for the warm illustrations done in graphite pencil and ink to bring readers into the joyful home of this young family. Each page is full of telling details for children to notice while conveying emotion that will resonate strongly with parents. The baby grows a little with every page turn in this book of firstslifting his head, and then crawling, walking, and runningbringing readers to the powerful line in the text: You were the first to teach us how to be parents. The book closes with that yellow-ribboned basket again while suggesting a possible second child, but promising that this baby will always be the first. A touching celebration for firstborns.Julie Roach, Cambridge Public Library, MA(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.*Starred Review* Usually books about sibling jealousy over a new baby focus on the interloper. This sweet story reminds firstborns they will always have pride of place. The coveran Asian mom and a Caucasian dad smile at their baby and dog lying together on a quiltis representative of many adorable pictures to come. The text is directed to the child and tells of his many firsts: You were the first to cry. / You were the first to smile. As the story moves forward, the child becomes a little older in each spread. The tiny baby is soon crawling and blowing kisses at the dog. Later he crawls, toddles at the beach, catches leaves, and makes snow angels. When spring comes, he is the first to dig in the garden. He is also the first to teach us how to be parents. And though one day there may be a second or third child, he is reassured that You will always be the first. In some ways, of course, this is really for parents looking for a reassuring way to talk about family additions. But preschoolers will enjoy this look back, and the story should spark discussion and memories of what it was like when they were young(er). Preschool. --Ilene Cooper; Title: You Were the First | [
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10,775 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1Those irrepressible twins are back with more sweetly goofy antics in a third installment of the easy reader series. Six short chapters deliver on the title's promise; each episode unfolds with pitch-perfect comedic timing, ending with a chuckle-worthy (and decidedly silly) punch line. From forays into gardening (Will cupcakes grow if planted like seeds?) to musing about how high they can swing (Higher than a tree that goes into outer space!), the girls' lives are grounded in realistic childhood experiences, embellished with their creative imaginings. Lin helps emergent readers tell the difference through clever visual cues; the pretend and "what if" scenarios are distinguished by squiggly frames. As in the first two books, the gouache illustrations pop with vibrant color and texture. Lin's images help support the text, while extending the humor with subtle details in facial expressions and body language. Though each chapter can be enjoyed on its own, the various threads come together in the last chapter when the sisters co-create their own storya book within the book. Fans of Ling and Ting will be delighted to see a few nods to previous adventures, while new readers will want to get to know these funny sisters better. A winning addition to a delightfully fun series. Kiera Parrott, School Library Journal*"A winning addition to a delightfully fun series."School Library Journal (starred review)"These twins make learning to read double the fun."Kirkus Reviews; Title: Ling & Ting: Twice as Silly (Passport to Reading: Level 3: Ling and Ting) | [
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10,776 | 7 | "A page-turning mystery in a world jammed with human and fairy secrets that produce danger and treachery."VOYAMichelle Harrison will have readers rethinking their preconceived notions of fairies in 13 Secrets. She is also the author of 13 Curses and 13 Treasures, which won the prestigious Waterstone's Children's Book Prize. The 13 Treasures Trilogy was inspired by Michelle's extensive research on fairy lore and her love of classic children's books. Michelle lives in Oxfordshire, England.; Title: 13 Secrets (13 Treasures Trilogy) | [
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10,777 | 2 | Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: QB Blitz (Matt Christopher Sports) | [
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10,778 | 2 | Julie Andrews is one of the most recognized figures in the world of entertainment, best known for her performances in The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, and The Princess Diaries. Julie has been a celebrated children's book author for thirty years, and her works include Mandy, The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles, and the Little Bo series. Her memoir, Home, was #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. Emma Walton Hamilton is a bestselling children's book author, editor, arts educator, and theater professional, and author of Raising Bookworms: Getting Kids Reading for Pleasure and Empowerment. Together with her mother, Julie Andrews, she has coauthored many books for young readers, including the New York Times bestselling Very Fairy Princess series, the Dumpy the Dump Truck series, Simeon's Gift, The Great American Mousical, and the New York Times bestselling Julie Andrews' Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabies, a book for families to treasure and share.Christine Davenier has illustrated many picture books, including Miss Lina's Ballerinas and The First Thing My Mama Told Me, which was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. She lives in Paris, France.; Title: The Very Fairy Princess: Here Comes the Flower Girl! | [
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10,779 | 0 | "An exuberant read-aloud collection... Emberley's illustrations capture the liveliness of the poems...beckoning readers to join in and relish the fun."Kirkus"The energy never flags, neither in Hoberman's trademark bouncy rhythms nor in Emberley's exuberant illustrations."BooklistChildren's Poet Laureate Mary Ann Hoberman is the author of the classic A House is a House for Me, which won a National Book Award, as well as the bestselling Sing-Along Stories series. Michael Emberley is the New York Times best-selling illustrator of It's Perfectly Normal by Robie Harris and has created several books of his own, including Ruby and Dinosaurs! A Drawing Book.; Title: You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Tall Tales to Read Together | [
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10,780 | 3 | Brandon T. Snider has authored numerous books for Little Brown featuring pop culture favorites such as the Transformers, Minions and My Little Pony. He has also written for and appeared on Comedy Central's Inside Amy Schumer. Brandon lives in New York City, where he's a member of the Writers Guild of America.; Title: Frogs Are Funny!: The Most Sensational, Inspirational, Celebrational, Muppetational Muppets Joke Book Ever! | [
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10,781 | 6 | Veronica Paz writes and edits books for children, many based on adored television shows and films. She lives in Brooklyn, NY, where her apartment is bursting with books, illustrations, and movie rentals.; Title: The Adventures of Tintin: The Reusable Sticker Book (Movie Tie-In) | [
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10,784 | 13 | Dionetti tells the story of Vincent van Gogh's time in Arles through the fictional eyes of his charlady's daughter, Claudine. The story does not attempt to convey the painter's angst in any deep psychological or historically accurate way--his self-mutilation is peremptorily dealt with as a symptom of his unhappiness at being an unappreciated genius--but the little girl's dawning appreciation of the radical paintings he is producing serves as a way of opening the child readers' eyes to the shock and possibility of the unconventional. Kevin Hawke's illustrations are evocative of van Gogh's style.Claudine, the daughter of Vincent van Gogh's charwoman, is the only person in Arles who finds the artist and his work exciting rather than threatening. She dreams of becoming an artist herself, and, as represented by Hawkes's (The Librarian Who Measured the Earth) vibrant settings, she begins to see through her hero's eyes: "the trees no longer looked green to her, but gold and purple and orange and blue, and their branches danced like flames." Claudine notes van Gogh's compulsive work habits and volatility, and also witnesses Gauguin's tumultuous visit and the artist's depression following the ear-mutilation episode. But Claudine remains enchanted by his gifts and overcomes her meekness to defend Arles's bete noire, praising his work in full view of the hostile townspeople. Van Gogh, however, remains a shadowy, distant figure, and the story is not likely to carry much weight with those not already familiar with van Gogh. Hawkes demonstrates great versatility: his lush, charismatic oil illustrations evoke by turns the intensity of van Gogh's paintings, the relative tranquility of a more conventional vision and the dark period of van Gogh's depression. While Claudine's love of art and righteous loyalty can seem emotionally airbrushed, Dionetti (Coal Mine Peaches) and Hawkes successfully demonstrate the power of art to transform vision. Ages 6-10. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Painting the Wind | [
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10,785 | 6 | SALINA YOON is the award-winning creator of over a hundred and fifty innovative novelty books for young children, specializing in formats that are unique and interactive. Publishers Weekly has described Salina Yoon's books as clever, fresh, funny, and smart. Ms. Yoon has published with Scholastic Inc., Simon & Schuster, Penguin Young Readers Group, Random House, and Running Press.; Title: Kaleidoscope | [
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10,786 | 0 | Katharine Turner lives in Brooklyn, NY.; Title: Transformers Dark of the Moon: Bumblebee's Best Friend | [
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10,787 | 10 | Alex Irvine's most recent novels are Buyout, The Narrows, Transformers: Exiles, The Seal of Karga Kul, and the novelization of Iron Man 2. His comics work includes Iron Man: Rapture, Daredevil Noir, and Hellstorm, Son of Satan: Equinox for Marvel, Dark Sun: Ianto's Tomb for IDW, and the Vertigo Encyclopedia for DC. He has also written interactive games for Marvel, Warner Brothers, and PlayFirst. His short fiction is collected in Unintended Consequences and Pictures from an Expedition. He lives in Maine. ; Title: The Adventures of Tintin: A Novel (Movie Tie-In) | [
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10,788 | 6 | Matthew Reinhart has created many bestselling, award-winning pop-up books, including DC Super Heroes: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book and Star Wars: The Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy. He is also the co-creator of the New York Times bestselling Encyclopedia Prehistorica pop-up series. A graduate of the Pratt Institute, Matthew lives in New York City. ; Title: Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe | [
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10,789 | 7 | Kirk Scroggs is one quarter Muppet by birth. As a child, he used his Pigs in Space lunch box for so long, his mom finally declared it a rusty, toxic health hazard and gave it to his little brother. Originally from Austin, Texas, Kirk now lives in Los Angeles where he enjoys doodling, spray tans, and writing important literature like Wiley and Grampa's Creature Features: Hair Ball From Outer Space.; Title: Tales of a Sixth-Grade Muppet | [
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10,790 | 0 | 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: The Muppets: Bunsen and Beaker Save the Show (Passport to Reading Level 3) | [
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10,791 | 0 | Katharine Turner lives in Brooklyn, NY.; Title: Transformers Dark of the Moon: Optimus Prime's Friends and Foes (Passport to Reading Level 2) | [
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10,792 | 22 | 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: Super Hero Squad: The Incredible Shrinking Squad! (Passport to Reading Level 2) | [
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10,793 | 2 | EMOTIONS; OVERCOMING FEAR/BRAVERY; SELF-MANAGEMENT*Starred Review* What if the dark meant more than the absence of light? What if the dark were someone? Laszlo, dressed in blue footie jams, his hair precisely parted, is afraid of the dark. Mostly, the dark lives in the basement, but one night, when his night-light fails, it arrives in Laszlos room. The dark leads Laszlo through the rickety house and down to the basement, and bids him to open the bottom drawer of an old dresser, where he finds night-light bulbs. Laszlo is emboldened, peace is restored, and Laszlo and the dark, presumably, live happily ever after. Snickets atmospheric narrative personifies the dark with indelible character, its voice as creaky as the roof of the house, and as smooth and cold as the windows. Klassen renders the expansive, ramshackle house in mottled sepia tones, visible in the sharp beam of Laszlos flashlight as it interrupts the flat, inky black. Even the dialogue respects the delineation, with Laszlos words set in the swaths of light and the darks written in the dark. But just as important are the things Klassen omits: rooms are empty of furniture and people. Laszlo feels alone. In its willingness to acknowledge the darkness, and the elegant art of that acknowledgment, The Dark pays profound respect to the immediacy of childhood experiences. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Snicket and Klassen? Thisll be huge. Preschool-Grade 2. --Thom Barthelmess; Title: The Dark (Bccb Blue Ribbon Picture Book Awards (Awards)) | [
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10,794 | 6 | Abaghoul Harris lives in Salem, Oregon.; Title: Monster High Drop Dead Diary | [
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10,795 | 7 | Katharine Turner lives in Brooklyn, NY.; Title: Transformers Prime: Decepticon in Disguise (Passport to Reading Level 3) | [
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10,796 | 6 | Matthew Reinhart has created many bestselling, award-winning pop-up books, including Star Wars: The Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy; Brava, Strega Nona!; and Mommy? by Maurice Sendak and Arthur Yorinks. A graduate of the Pratt Institute, he is the co-creator with Robert Sabuda of the New York Times bestselling Encyclopedia Prehistorica pop-up series. Matthew lives in New York City.; Title: My Little Pony: The Castles of Equestria: An Enchanted My Little Pony Pop-Up Book | [
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10,797 | 7 | Ray Santos is the author of numerous licensed children books including Power Rangers, Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!, Super Hero Squad and Transformers. He lives in Brooklyn, NY.; Title: Transformers Prime: Optimus Prime and the Secret Mission | [
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10,798 | 7 | John Sazaklis is a New York Times bestselling author who lives with his beautiful wife in the Big Apple. He enjoys writing (and sometimes illustrating) books on his favorite characters. To him, it's a dream come true!; Title: Transformers Prime Beast Hunters: Optimus Prime versus Predaking | [
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10,799 | 2 | PreS-Gr 2The shadows of a summer night sing the promise of morning to a boy and his cat as they venture out into the dark yard surrounding their house. In the introductory scene just before the title page, the redheaded boy, tucked in bed in his darkened room, addresses the black cat curled above him, gazing through the window at the dusky world. "Good-night, Sylvie." Sylvie, it soon appears, is not ready for sleep and meows insistently until the two tiptoe through the sleeping house and out into the nighttime shadows. Gerstein's roughly sketched scenes with well-chosen detail are done on gray art paper, a fine choice for these shadowy night views. The early indoor scenes are boxed against the outer page. Heading for the open door, Sylvie hints, "It's cominghurry." The dark outside opens fully on a spread and is soft and comfortable with shadows everywhere. "Are those shadows roses? Are those lilies and sunflowers? Where are their colors?" Soon the shadows reveal a great variety of animals that begin to echo Sylvie's hint. "It's on its wayhere it comesIt's almost here." Eventually a glow appears above the trees, the shadowy animals slip away, and the world gathers color, leading to a full burst of sun. Boy and cat rush into the house to announce the beautiful day. Gerstein adds a personal note about his early childhood discomfort with the outer night world and his lifelong love of sunrise. Children will surely respond to his simple scheme, beautifully crafted with spare text and with much to enjoy in the homely views of house and yard. VERDICT This is fun bedtime fare, but so much moreparents and teachers will find many possibilities for conversations about night and day.Margaret Bush, Simmons College, BostonMordicai Gerstein is the acclaimed author and illustrator of more than forty books, many of which he also wrote. His books are frequently awarded ALA Notable status, and he is the three-time recipient of a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year honor. In 2004, Mordicai was awarded the Caldecott Medal for The Man Who Walked Between the Towers. Mordicai lives in western Massachusetts.; Title: The Night World | [
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