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10,900 | 2 | Its the beginning of a new semester at Monster High. Robecca, Rochelle, and Venus are late to catacombing class, so Mr. Mummy has them dig in a remote area. They uncover a doll of doom containing a cautionary note. Soon, as other students uncover more dolls and more notes, a shroud of mystery clouds the school and overshadows disputes about the upcoming Hex Factor Talon Show. The three girls are subject to rumors and then try to solve the case of a missing headmistress to clear their own names. Manga drawings introduce each chapter, and plentiful dialogue, puns, and tongue-in-cheek creative characters and names enliven the otherwise mundane text. Grades 3-5. --J. B. PettyGitty Daneshvari was born in the creepy crawly yet ever so sunny city of Los Fangeles. As a young ghoul she was loquacious, curious, and freakishly fearful. Worried about everything from matted fur to aliens invading to getting stuck in an elevator, her diverse range of phobias was a most burdensome flaw. However, as she grew up and faced her fears, Gitty found they were the perfect inspiration for her defrightful middle grade series School of Fear. Gitty currently lives in New Volt City with her spooktacularly smelly English Bulldog Harriet. ; Title: Monster High: Ghoulfriends Just Want to Have Fun (Monster High: Ghoulfriends Forever) | [
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10,901 | 22 | Kiyohiko Azuma is the bestselling creator of AZUMANGA DAIOH and the critically acclaimed YOTSUBA&! which won the Excellence Prize in the manga category at the Japan Media Arts Festival in 2006. The series was also nominated for an Eisner Award in the U.S. in 2008 and has been a regular New York Times bestseller.; Title: Yotsuba&!, Vol. 11 | [
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10,902 | 13 | K-Gr 3In this compelling picture book, Gerstein invites children to travel back in time more than 30,000 years to a cave in what is now southern France. Using thickly applied acrylics and rough strokes of black ink, he creates a prehistoric setting complete with a community of early humans, giant woolly mammoths, and one inquisitive caveboy. Told in second-person narrative, the text asks readers to put themselves in the mindset of the boy surrounded by wide-open skies, plush drifting clouds, and a great diversity of flora and fauna. A true artist, the child sees more than the surface appearance of his world. Gerstein's illustrations of rocks, clouds, and shadows cleverly conceal animal shapes that both readers and the protagonist are compelled to discover. At first, the other cave dwellers are dismissive. Then the youngster does something unprecedented: he picks up a burnt stick and begins drawing on the walls. For his fellow early humans, this first taste of art is scary and disconcerting. Magic! the boy's father exclaims. It is, in fact, the world's first drawing. An author's note provides background on the real-life drawings in the Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc cave and the discovery of a human footprint belonging to an eight-year-old child. Pair this title with Emily Arnold McCully's The Secret Cave (Farrar, 2010) to extend the lesson and learn about the 1940 discovery of the caves in southern France.Kiera Parrott, Darien Library, CT(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Imagine you were born before the invention of drawing more than thirty thousand years ago. A boy with shaggy red hair dressed in jeans, his back to the viewer, becomes a boy with shaggy red hair dressed in animal skins on the next page. He lives in a cave with a large multigenerational family and spends his time watching deer and bears and looking at clouds. He alone sees shapes where others see, for instance, just a stone. A stare down with a woolly mammoth pushes the boy to recreate its massive shape on the cave wall. And though his family at first fears the drawings magic, before long theyre drawing, too. An authors note introduces French cave drawings, and notes no one knows who made the worlds first drawing. Despite the disclaimer, however, many will see this as fact as well as fancy, in part because of the emphatic audience-directed narrative. The line, acrylic, and colored-pencil art, which fills up each spread, has the buoyant feeling of discovery and is clever in the way it turns imaginings into pictures. A way to think about the start of art. Grades K-2. --Ilene Cooper; Title: The First Drawing | [
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10,903 | 2 | Praise for the Imaginary Veterinary series:Suzanne Selfors is the author of the Imaginary Veterinary series, the Smells Like Dog series,Fortune's Magic Farm, To Catch a Mermaid, and many other books. Though no lake monsters have been spotted in the stormy sea near her home, the waters are infested with giant octopuses and geoducks. When not beachcombing, she's busy writing books, which is her very favorite thing to do.; Title: The Lonely Lake Monster (The Imaginary Veterinary) | [
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10,904 | 2 | K-Gr 2Birdie's days of living with unruly hair are coming to an end. When her mom suggests a new hairstyle, she turns to her friends and mom's fashion magazines for advice. Spikes, bobs, and chignons don't feel right, though, and the cut she receives at the salon leaves her feeling only temporarily happy. When her new coif is flattened by the rain, Birdie is sad. "'Mommy,' she cries, 'It doesn't look like yours anymore.'" Little girls who like to mimic their mothers will be thankful to hear the reassuring words Birdie receives about individuality and self-acceptance. Rim's (Birdie's Big-Girl Dress, Birdie's Big-Girl Shoes) collage illustrations add interesting patterns and texture to the page. Share this book with young Fancy Nancy and Pinkalicious fans.Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, AB, CanadaPint-size fashionista Birdie is back, and this time shes all about her hair. Should she get it cut in feathers or go for a stylish chignon? While her young audience might not get the references, grown-ups will enjoy Birdies imagination as she channels everyone from Farrah Fawcett to Princess Leia (with her cinnamon rollstyle buns). This is fluffy fun that doesnt take itself too seriously. The art, which uses pattern and collage to nice effect, is fresh and mod and thankfully shies away from an overuse of pinkRim knows girlishness neednt rely on one color alone, or sparkles, to be appealing. A nice addition to collections devoted to tresses. Preschool-Grade 2. --Karen Cruze; Title: Birdie's Big-Girl Hair (Birdie Series) | [
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10,905 | 2 | Kirk Scroggs was born and raised in Austin, Texas and studied film at the University of Texas. He is the author and illustrator of the Wiley & Grampa's Creature Features series and the Tales of a Sixth-Grade Muppet series. He lives in Los Angeles.; Title: The Monster Book of Creature Features: Wiley & Grampa's First Three Adventures (Wiley & Grampa's Creature Features) | [
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10,906 | 2 | Olivia London has written and edited over a hundred children's books for kids of all ages. A graduate of Barnard College, she lives, works, and writes in New York City.; Title: My Little Pony: Meet the Ponies of Ponyville (Passport to Reading Level 1) | [
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10,907 | 0 | Olivia London has written and edited over a hundred children's books for kids of all ages. A graduate of Barnard College, she lives, works, and writes in New York City.; Title: My Little Pony: Welcome to Equestria! (My Little Pony (8x8)) | [
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10,908 | 0 | D. Jakobs is a children's book author living on the lower east side of Manhattan with a spouse, a child, and a cat. The cat is by far the least friendly member of the household, but is reliably soft. D. Jakobs is a fan of spicy pickles.; Title: My Little Pony: Holly, Jolly Harmony (Passport to Reading Level 2) | [
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10,909 | 1 | G. M. Berrow is a writer and television industry professional living in Brooklyn, New York. She identifies with Twilight Sparkle because she also loves to read, stargaze, and have fun with her very best friends, and also with her own "Big Brother, Best Friend Forever." When she was little, she aspired to become either a princess or a magical pony. Things seem to be right on schedule.; Title: My Little Pony: Twilight Sparkle and the Crystal Heart Spell (My Little Pony Chapter Books) | [
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10,910 | 13 | Mary Ann Hoberman is the author of the critically acclaimed One of Each and the classic A House is a House for Me, which won a National Book Award.Nadine Bernard Westcott is a well-known and award-winning illustrator of more than 100 picture books.; Title: The Eensy Weensy Spider | [
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10,911 | 2 | Todd Parr has inspired and empowered children around the world with his bold images and positive messages. He is the bestselling author of more than forty books, including The Goodbye Book, The Family Book, The I Love You Book, and It's Okay to be Different. He lives in Berkeley, California.; Title: Otto Goes to School (Passport to Reading Level 1) | [
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10,912 | 0 | Lisa Shea is an award-winning author who has worked in children's publishing for 20 years. She has written over 50 children's books and currently resides in Throggs Neck, New York.; Title: Transformers: Rescue Bots: Meet Heatwave the Fire-Bot (Passport to Reading Level 1) | [
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10,913 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1—Tafuri's beautiful watercolor and pencil illustration depict a a woodland landscape surrounding a human family's cabin. Each spread teems with life while focusing on a central father animal and its young. Animals noises (Rurrr-rurr-rurrr!) are matched with a repeated couplet: '"I love furry hugs,' says Little Bear. 'Just-Daddy-and-me hugs."' The adjective describing each hug changes to highlight the animal duo. Painted turtles, beavers, skunks, foxes, chipmunks, bobwhites, hares, owls, raccoons, and woodpeckers are among the creatures introduced. Each page has much to examine, including a visual clue as to the upcoming animal family. The final page identifies the central animals, including Latin names, and the small creatures hidden among the scenes. This will be a good choice for reading aloud to a group or even examining close up one-on-one. VERDICT Daddies and little ones alike will enjoy a nice snuggle while reading this book together before bed.—Laura Hunter, Mount Laurel Library, NJ"Daddies and little ones alike will enjoy a nice snuggle while reading this book together before bed."―School Library Journal; Title: Daddy Hugs | [
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10,914 | 0 | Annie Auerbach is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 100 books for children.; Title: Transformers: Rescue Bots: Meet Boulder the Construction-Bot (Passport to Reading Level 1) | [
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10,915 | 2 | Gr 4 UpUnconditional love is filled with ups and downs, trials and tribulations. In this personal poem, Young explores how love impacts our lives. Using elements of nature, he takes readers through water, earth, fire, and wind in relation to love. Each line of text flows naturally into the content of the next page. The images are stunning, with a mix of photography, cut paper, and calligraphy. Vibrant colors of earth tones will appeal to readers' eyes. Some of the pages unfold in unique ways to support the narrative. For example, "Should you be a waterfall, I'll scream when you plunge" has a page that unfolds vertically to give the effect of plunging down the falls. The illustrations also offer various perspectives; the art for "I'll dream you a vision of towering trees" is cut paper rising toward photographs of tree tops to give the effect of tree trunks stretching to the sky. The author's note is an important piece of this book because it tells the backstory of the poem's creation. It reveals how conversation, writing, art, and collaboration can be a healing process when faced with loss. This title would be an interesting pairing with books about healing, love, or comfort such as Georgia Heard's This Place I Know: Poems of Comfort (Candlewick, 2002) or Joyce Sidman's What the Heart Knows (Houghton Harcourt, 2013).Andy Plemmons, David C. Barrow Elementary, Athens, GA* "The heartfelt sentiments are unafraid to address real anguish and pain, and those who understand Young's loss or who have known what it is to love unreservedly will be drawn to his testament."Publishers Weekly, starred review* "Young's offering will touch a wide range of readers, with both parents and children taking something special away."Booklist, starred review"This book is a true work of the heart."School Library Connection"The images are stunning...[and] some of the pages unfold in unique ways to support the narrative."School Library Journal"Mystifying and ultimately uplifting, this book challenges all of us to seek out the dizzying scope of love."Kirkus Reviews; Title: Should You Be a River: A Poem About Love | [
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10,916 | 12 | PreS-Gr 1Red Knit Cap Girl and her woodland friends return in an adventure focused on about books. When Squirrel shows Red Knit Cap Girl a tree with a huge nook, she has an idea. "I will keep my book in this nook so everyone can read it.'" Squirrel, White Bunny, Bear, and Hedgehog love the idea so much that they soon add their own books, too. As the idea spreads, more and more animals add to the nook. Beaver wants to participate, but he doesn't have any books, so he gnaws a bookshelf for the contributions. When autumn arrives, so do the sheep with warm wool blankets for the readers. The final touch is when Moon and Owl work through the night to make the perfect sign: "Library." "'A library is a place where anyone can borrow a book,'" the child explains. This last bit is aimed at Sly Fox, who thought he was stealing books. Stoop's straightforward text is a good match for her illustrations. Soft, sweet, and a bit retro, they are done on plywood whose grain shows subtly under the art. Beautiful background washes set the scene for the main characters, who are expressive despite having no mouths and dots for eyes. The pictures, on single page and full spreads, clearly support the text. A story about reading, friendship and working togetherwhat's not to love?Catherine Callegari, Gay-Kimball Library, Troy, NH"Children will delight in pointing out the many little humorous touches, while parents and librarians will take a quiet and glorious pleasure in sharing a story about books and reading. There is nary a beep to be heard or a flashing to be seen in this loving ode to the printed page, reading and sharing stories."Kirkus"This combines a bundle of sweet elements-soft, inviting artwork; a simple yet attention holding tale; and a strong message. The adorable Red Knit Cap Girl, with her readily identifiable outfit and her pinpoint eyes, is a charmer."Booklist; Title: Red Knit Cap Girl and the Reading Tree | [
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10,917 | 2 | PreS-KChildren and animals each make one of the 13 mistakes that appear on the verso of each spread. Socks are mismatched, an umbrella is left at home, and shoes are not tied properly. After the characters say, "Uh-Oh!" the scenario continues onto the facing page, where they are told that it's okay to make mistakes because, "you might meet someone new," "you can always ask for help," or "you can always clean it up." The bright, bold digital illustrations are outlined in black and set against colorful backgrounds, making the book perfect for group sharing and discussing.Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, AB, CanadaThis appealing picture book assures young readers that its okay to try new things. Each two-page spread introduces an action on the left page (Its okay to fall down), followed by a positive result on the right (You can always get back up). The repeating patterndilemma and resolutioncreates a nice rhythm for a read-aloud and provides a platform for brainstorming additional examples. Readers are reassured that these common experiences (spilling milk, not knowing an answer, being shy) can happen to anyone, and they will receive positive messages about confidence and empathy. Parrs distinctive cartoonlike illustrations feature vivid colors set off by heavy black outlining, and are large enough to be effective in group settings. Closely aligned to the text, the illustrations also add plenty of whimsy and humor. This selection will be equally effective for one-on-one sharing or storytimes, and it is sure to be just as popular as Parrs previous crowd-pleasers, especially The Feelings Book (2000) and Its Okay to Be Different (2001). Preschool-Grade 1. --Kathleen McBroom; Title: It's Okay to Make Mistakes | [
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10,918 | 2 | When 8-year-old Kate meets a boy who seems somehow different, she feels funny inside. After talking with her mom, though, Kate begins to understand that Timmy is just like her in many ways. Timmy has special needs; he takes longer to learn than Kate, and can't walk or run as well. But he also "loves his family, he wants friends, he goes to school, and he dreams about what he wants to be when he grows up." Kate and Timmy meet, and the seeds of a friendship are planted.For all those children who ask their parents why someone looks or acts "different," author and journalist Maria Shriver's What's Wrong with Timmy? provides a base for discussion. Kate's mother models appropriate behavior, speaking to her daughter calmly and directly, and providing examples from her own life to help Kate understand about Timmy. Illustrator Sandra Speidel's soft, intentionally hazy pastels are lovely; bold, enlarged phrases on the opposite pages of text act as captions. Shriver and Speidel collaborated previously on the tremendously popular What's Heaven?, also starring Kate and her mother. (Ages 4 to 8) --Emilie CoulterGr 3-5-This brief book tells of the meeting in the park between an eight-year-old girl and the "mentally retarded" son of her mother's friend. The writer describes Timmy as someone who "looked different" and has a face that seems "flatter" than other children's. Kate asks her mother about the boy and learns that he is her age and was born with disabilities. The children discover that they like the same things at school, recess and sports, and don't like math. After a game of basketball with her friends, Timmy and Kate make a play date. The warm pastel illustrations support the theme of acceptance of all people no matter their differences. However, the little girl's questions and actions are quite mature for her age. The lack of paragraphs might be a bit confusing to young readers, and the intermittent use of bold-faced, larger-sized type is a bit disruptive, although its purpose seems to be to highlight the theme. The book reads well, though, and would be a good introduction for youngsters welcoming a disabled child into their school or neighborhood.Margaret C. Howell, West Springfield Elementary School, VACopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: What's Wrong with Timmy? | [
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10,919 | 10 | Annie Auerbach is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 100 books for children.; Title: Despicable Me 2: The Junior Novel | [
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10,920 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1When the Bunny family finds a little bundle of joythat happens to be a wolfon their doorstep, they are smitten.Well, except for little Dot, who exclaims repeatedly, "He's going to eat us all up!!" Even her friends agree, but Dot's parents are captivated by the adorable babyhe's a good eater, sleeper, and drooler, they note. As Wolfie grows, Dot's worry is compounded with annoyance as he follows her everywhere in typical little brother-style. Having to go to the store for more carrots with Wolfie (who ate them all up!) makes Dot less than pleased, and she is on guard lest he tries to eat her. The fact that Wolfie is wearing an endearing bunny outfit does not make her feel better, but it does make the bear at the market think that Wolfie would make a yummy meal. Rather than run for safety, Dot terrifies the bear with tough talk of eating him up and saves Wolfie, who thanks her by pouncing on her with a big hug. The now-bonded siblings walk home hand in hand. The text is seamlessly integrated with the illustrations and uses various fonts to good effect. OHora's acrylic paintings are the heart of this tale. They clearly show everyone's feelings from fear to sadness to joy to anger to love and everything in between, and there are brilliant bits of humor and whimsy added to the mix. VERDICT A great book for one-on-one sharing that's also sure to be a storytime hit.Catherine Callegari, Gay-Kimball Library, Troy, NH; Title: Wolfie the Bunny | [
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10,921 | 12 | PreSchool-This attractive set of Spanish-English books will help to fill a gap in board-book collections. The books feature one or two words per language per page along with a cut-paper collage in bright colors. The simplified pictures with sharply contrasting colors are ideal for infant and toddler audiences. The quality of the reproductions is excellent, making the layers of different color paper visible and adding to the collages' texture and depth. Fine choices for the youngest patrons.Denise E. Agosto, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.Rebecca Emberley is the author and illustrator of more than 40 books for children, including My Big Book of Spanish Words and a popular bilingual board book series for very young readers.; Title: My Colors/ Mis Colores (English and Spanish Edition) | [
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10,922 | 1 | Olivia London has written and edited over a hundred children's books for kids of all ages. A graduate of Barnard College, she lives, works, and writes in New York City.; Title: My Little Pony: Welcome to the Crystal Empire! | [
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10,923 | 0 | G.M. Berrow is a writer and television industry professional living in Brooklyn, New York. She also has a special talent for making balloon arches and baking really pretty cakes that would surely make Pinkie Pie proud.; Title: My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie and the Rockin' Ponypalooza Party! (My Little Pony (Little, Brown & Company)) | [
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10,924 | 2 | Praise for Besos for Baby:A Texas Library Association 2x2 Reading List Selection"Each two-page spread features a bouncy rhyme in English followed by the perky Spanish refrain. Gomez's cute and blocky illustrations in cheery colors clearly depict each character, and a picture glossary at the end defines each Spanish word. Little ones will be delighted by the happy faces and affectionate world little beb explores."BooklistJen Arena is a former editorial director at Random House Books for Young Readers. She now writes books for children full-time, including Lady Liberty's Holiday, a picture book about what might happen if the Statue of Liberty decided to take a vacation, 100 Snowmen, a wintry counting story, Marta! Big and Small, a bilingual book picture book, and Sleep Tight, Snow White, a book of bedtime rhymes. Her books have been translated into French, Korean, Arabic, and, of course, Spanish.; Title: Besos for Baby: A Little Book of Kisses | [
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10,925 | 7 | Maya Mackowiak Elson is writer and editor whose work has been published in all kinds of places. These days she's mostly writing stories for young people. She lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and two spirited sons.; Title: Transformers: Rescue Bots: The Mystery of the Pirate Bell | [
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10,926 | 5 | This visually appealing volume revisits?and revises?The Three Billy Goats Gruff. The "kids" of the title are young, city-dwelling goats named Big, Middle and Little Cool; they have decided to abandon their empty lot for greener urban pastures. Unfortunately, a huge sewer rat lives between them and their destination, and as they trot past its lair, the rat threatens to eat each of them for dinner. The goats, of course, persevere and triumph. The text is somewhat banal, but Emberley (City Sounds; Jungle Sounds) generously compensates with inventive art. Eye-catching collages of textured paper in neutral colors evoke a rundown urban environment?pebbly gray stock represents cement; thin strips criss-cross to form a lattice fence. Neatly snipped corrugated cardboard suggests the kids' horns, fibrous material their coats and cottony tufts their beards. Big Cool nibbles a real shaft of grain, and Middle Cool sports "jingly silver bracelets." Crisp, craftsy and, sure, cool. Ages 3-8. Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.PreSchool-Grade 2?A hip, inner-city version of Three Billy Goats Gruff, in which rumors of an ugly sewer rat prevent three kids from crossing the street, where the grass in a vacant lot really is greener?and more abundant. Finally, desperate for a better grazing area, the trio muster their courage and take the big step, thus enabling them to confront and banish the bully. Large, crisp collages made from paper, corrugated cardboard, and natural objects bring the goats to vibrant life and create the perfect backdrops for the action. And the goats?Big, "both bossy and saucy"; Middle, vain and demure; and Little, adoring and endearing?burst from the pages. Little, clad in his red hightop sneakers, is particularly appealing, while the rodent looks appropriately malicious. The text is witty, the illustrations whimsical, and the combination utterly charming. Three cheers for Three Cool Kids.?Trev Jones, School Library JournalCopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Three Cool Kids | [
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10,927 | 2 | *"Yeh's characters are full of heart and she perfectly captures the middle school parent-child dynamic."Library Media Connection (starred review)"The bouncy voice of protagonist Gigi--aka Galileo Galilei, aka Leia--makes her tale of a move, friendship, crushes, and a mystery about her identity a very easy one to get caught up in."Booklist"Filled with enough characters and plot for two novels, Yeh's nimbly voiced, combination fish-out-of-water, personal transformation and emotional family tale is also stuffed with charm."Kirkus Reviews"This story will tug at your heart strings and make you hungry at the same time."VOYA"Endearing characters will keep readers engaged throughout as more than one character learns the true meaning of family and friendship."School Library JournalKat Yeh grew up reading, writing, and dreaming in Westtown, PA. She currently lives with her family on Long Island, where she can see water every day. The Truth About Twinkie Pie is her debut novel. You can visit her at katyeh.com.; Title: The Truth About Twinkie Pie | [
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10,928 | 12 | Rebecca Emberley is the author and illustrator of more than 40 books for children, including a popular bilingual board book series for very young readers.; Title: My House: A Book in Two Languages / Mi casa: Un libro en dos lenguas (English and Spanish Edition) | [
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10,929 | 15 | PreS-Gr 1A lushly illustrated story of a little girl's fantastical journey to rescue a stranded polar bear. While Red Knit Cap Girl and her forest friends are immersed in crafting imaginary playthings out of newsprint, she and White Bunny peer through their telescopes, spotting a distress signal out at sea. They fashion a paper hang glider to rescue a baby polar bear. Perched atop a tree branch, the friends seek advice from the Moon, and then Red Knit Cap Girl, her trusty bunny, and the homesick polar bear set sail for the Arctic. Along the way they are guided by an owl, a pair of orcas, and the aurora borealis before finally arriving at a land made of snow and ice. Polar Bear Cub is reunited with a very happy Mama and they both bid the rescuers good-bye. The story is printed on uncoated paper, and the heavy pages, coupled with the paint-on-plywood technique, give it both movement and gravity from the very first spread. The novelty of this tale lies in the stunning illustrations and the character's imaginative use of origami as a vehicle for adventure. Parents and children alike will want to share Stoop's gentle adventure just before sailing off into a richly colored dream world of their own.Jenna Boles, Greene County Public Library, OH(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Red Knit Cap Girl (2012) is back in this imaginative story of a polar bear rescue. The girl and her forest friends are busy playing when they spot something (through Red Knit Cap Girls homemade telescope) out on the water: its a polar bear cub, and hes far from home. The girl and her pals ask the wise moon for help, and he instructs them to take the bear to the North, where there is ice and snow and it is cold all year round. So they construct a paper boat, and bear, girl, and bunny set sail, following the light of the moon, all the way to a different land. Once again, what shines here, quite literally, is Stoops artwork, rendered in a glorious palette of greens and blues, oranges and yellows. Using acrylic, ink, and pencil on plywood, as well as found materials, each illustration is richly textured, yet soft and warm, highlighting the round-bodied huggable characters. Share this at storytimes about friendship but also as an introduction to the importance of animals living in their natural habitats. Preschool-Grade 1. --Ann Kelley; Title: Red Knit Cap Girl to the Rescue | [
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10,930 | 10 | Kirsten Mayer has written several books for children, including a New York Times bestseller. She lives in Brooklyn, NY, amidst towers of books and shoes, with two bratty cats and one patient husband.; Title: Despicable Me 2: Undercover Super Spies | [
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10,931 | 10 | ; Title: Despicable Me 2: Attack of the Evil Minions! | [
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10,932 | 0 | Lisa Shea is an award-winning author who has worked in children's publishing for 20 years. She has written over 50 children's books and currently resides in Throggs Neck, New York.; Title: Transformers: Rescue Bots: Meet Chase the Police-Bot (Passport to Reading Level 1) | [
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10,933 | 0 | Praise for Springtime Baby: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: Springtime Baby (Baby Seasons) | [
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10,934 | 2 | Gr 24Fifth-grade Logan loves a good mystery. And when the merry-go-round goes missing at the local amusement park, she and her "arch-nuisance," Gustavo Muchomacho try to break the case and find out why everything on the playground is sinking underground. Newly independent readers will enjoy the graphic novel format and be encouraged to help solve the mystery. The narrator is integral to the story as he interacts with the characters and readers, involving the latter in the story. Children are encouraged to examine the illustrations for clues. With illustrations on every page and bonus back material, including drawing how-to's and puzzles, this early chapter book will appeal to young readers.Annette Herbert, F. E. Smith Elementary School, Cortland, NY"Satisfyingly silly. Mystery (and humor) mavens will eagerly await future cases."Kirkus Reviews"Newly independent readers will enjoy the graphic novel format"School Library Journal "A rollicking mystery that bodes well for the books to come."Publishers Weekly; Title: It Came from Beneath the Playground (Snoop Troop) | [
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10,935 | 6 | The Caldecott Medalist makes wonderful use of innovative production techniques in this ingenious offering. Differently diecut and boldly colored pages reveal increasingly scary features of a big green monster--on the first spread, we see two big yellow eyes; on the second, the eyes plus a long blue nose; and so on, until the monster is fully unmasked. But that's only half the story. "You don't scare me!" reads the caption after the monster is shown in all its horror. Turn more pages and, one by one, the scary features disappear, as does, of course, the monster. "And don't come back! Until I say so," the text concludes. A joy to read aloud, the simple story entertains even as it helps its audience master common fears. Emberley's striking approach should win him new fans aplenty. Ages 3-8. Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.PreSchool-- A graphic delight. In the tradition of Lois Ehlert's Color Zoo (1989) and Color Farm (1990, both HarperCollins), this is a clever series of die-cut pages that lets children construct and then deconstruct a big green monster. The book starts with a black page, and two round eyes gleaming through the text. "Big Green Monster has two big yellow eyes." Each page adds a new adjective-laden element, including a "long bluish-greenish nose" and "scraggy purple hair" until the culmination of effects prompts a response of, "YOU DON'T SCARE ME! SO GO AWAY . . . ." Each subsequent page subtracts one of the scary pieces until the last page is entirely black, featuring the words, "and DON'T COME BACK! Until I say so." This imaginative original work is a most friendly way in which children can take control over their own "monsters" or nightmares. It also has great visual appeal because of the bold interplay between shape and color. --Elizabeth Hanson, Chicago Public LibraryCopyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Go Away, Big Green Monster! | [
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10,936 | 0 | A pair of reissued books makes available the launches of two significant careers. The Wing on a Flea: A Book About Shapes, Ed Emberley's first book, published in 1961, makes an affable companion to his playful yet instructive series of drawing books. His breezy, rhyming text and cheerful visuals invite kids to explore the concept of shapes. More subtly, aspiring artists can follow Emberley's example of using basic shapes to create more complex pictures. Black pages effectively show off the bold, primary colors and shiny, gold leaf accents of the deceptively simple pictures.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.reS-K-A newly illustrated version of a 1961 edition. A rhyming text points out some of the places in which basic geometric shapes can be found in life situations. For example, "A circle could be a little green pea,/or eyes in the dark, if you'll just look and see." Although circles, triangles, and rectangles are addressed separately in the text, most of the illustrations are composed of a combination of these shapes. The train with circular wheels pulls a rectangular circus wagon flying triangular flags, etc. The shapes are illustrated with flat, solid colors on a black background, giving a childlike, cheerful appearance appropriate for introducing the concept. Readers who have developed affection for the whimsical, humorous line drawings found in the original may be disconcerted by the new style. However, libraries that do not have the older edition and those looking for a simple, straightforward approach to basic shapes will find this one an attractive option.Adele Greenlee, Bethel College, St. Paul, MNCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Wing on a Flea: A Book about Shapes | [
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10,937 | 2 | Gr 58Seventh grader Beatrix Lee puts a lot of faith in haiku. Since her family and friendships are changing dramatically, Bea abandons her love of free verse poetry and takes solace in the haiku's dependable five-seven-five rhyme scheme. After an embarrassing incident at a pool party causes a painful rift with her longtime best friend, Bea writes most of her poetry in invisible ink, a reflection of the loneliness she feels at school and at home, where her parents are happily preparing for a new baby. Bea's love of words starts to reemerge with the encouragement of a supportive librarian who introduces her to the kids at Broadside, the school newspaper. During lunch time, Bea takes refuge in the Broadside office, where she meets Briggs, the paper's editor, who makes her feel like a valued member of a team, and Will, who is obsessed with labyrinths. When Bea decides to show Will a labyrinth that belongs to a wealthy and mysterious local resident, she learns the identity of the person who is leaving notes for her in a secret spot near her house. As Bea works her way through the maze of new friendships and a new role in her family, she begins to see herself and her friends more clearly. Readers will connect with Bea's first-person narrative of her winding path toward discovering her strengths. VERDICT This character-driven story is a winning combination of humor, heart, and redemption. Recommended for all libraries.Shelley Sommer, Inly School, Scituate, MAPraise for The Way to Bea:*"A winning combination of humor, heart, and redemption."School Library Journal, starred review"Yeh, the author of "The Truth About Twinkie Pie," has created an indelible character in Bea...In a welcome divergence from the traditional coming-of-age novel, "The Way to Bea" is not the story of a young girl discovering who she is, but rather a girl who knows from harsh experience that being yourself can be the fastest way to trouble."Lisa Graff, The New York Times Book Review"Yeh exquisitely captures the feelings of a preteen...Bea's journey of self-discovery reminds readers it is important to be present for the journey of finding one's own voice and place."Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"Gets to the heart of middle school awkwardness like a sympathetic haiku."Kirkus Reviews"Moving and wise."Publishers WeeklyPraise for The Truth About Twinkie Pie:*"Yeh's characters are full of heart and she perfectly captures the middle school parent-child dynamic." --- Library Media Connection (starred review)"This story will tug at your heart strings and make you hungry at the same time." --- VOYA "Endearing characters will keep readers engaged throughout as more than one character learns the true meaning of family and friendship." --- School Library Journal"The bouncy voice of protagonist Gigi--aka Galileo Galilei, aka Leia--makes her tale of a move, friendship, crushes, and a mystery about her identity a very easy one to get caught up in." --- Booklist"Yeh's nimbly voiced, combination fish-out-of-water, personal transformation and emotional family tale is also stuffed with charm." --- Kirkus Reviews"The quirky and original characters (particularly the artistic and exuberant Bea) help to distinguish this title from the recent slew of realistic middle grade books. This one is a keeper."School Library Connection; Title: The Way to Bea | [
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10,938 | 2 | A Kirkus Reviews Best Children's BookCarrie Ryan and John Parke Davis have been in love with each other's writing (and with each other) since meeting in law school. Carrie is the New York Times bestselling author of the Forest of Hands and Teeth series. JP is the First Assistant Federal Defender for the Western District of North Carolina.; Title: The Map to Everywhere | [
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10,939 | 2 | Gr 46Eleven-year-old Nicholas is a music and math genius who has trouble relating to most people. Baker has placed small italicized musical dynamics (forte, pianissimo, crescendo) throughout the text, emphasizing Nick's thought patterns. When his family home is in jeopardy of being sold, Nick takes it upon himself to find legendary family heirlooms, hoping they can save his house. Despite his lack of social skills, he gains the help of other social misfits from school as well as two grandfathers sprung from a nursing home, one being his senile Grandpa Rose. Their hideout is a crumbling, haunted house where they all work at unraveling the clues to finding the treasure. Throughout comical, quirky scenarios involving a sance, a confrontation with high school toughs in smuggler tunnels, and romps in a graveyard where the final clue and solution is found, Baker maintains a steady pace. Written with tongue-in-cheek humor, the characters engage in some unsafe and unsavory practices as they go about their adventuresdueling with firecrackers, setting fire to stolen backpacks, lying, and stealing. In the hands of savvy, mature readers, this intriguing and multilayered novel will provoke interesting discussions.D. Maria LaRocco, Cuyahoga Public Library, Strongsville, OH; Title: If You Find This | [
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10,940 | 0 | "Zany adventures, a wacky plot and plenty of slapstick humor make this a quick, enjoyable read. A solid start to a new chapter-book series."KirkusWendy Mass is the New York Times bestselling author of The Candymakers, Every Soul a Star, Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life, and A Mango-Shaped Space.; Title: Space Taxi: Archie Takes Flight | [
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10,941 | 12 | PreSchool-This attractive set of Spanish-English books will help to fill a gap in board-book collections. The books feature one or two words per language per page along with a cut-paper collage in bright colors. The simplified pictures with sharply contrasting colors are ideal for infant and toddler audiences. The quality of the reproductions is excellent, making the layers of different color paper visible and adding to the collages' texture and depth. Fine choices for the youngest patrons.Denise E. Agosto, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.Text: English, Spanish; Title: My Opposites/ Mis Opuestos | [
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10,942 | 1 | Wendy Mass has written lots of books for kids. Michael Brawer is a teacher who drives space taxis on the side. They live in New Jersey with their two kids and two cats, none of whom have left the solar system.; Title: Space Taxi: The Galactic B.U.R.P. | [
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10,943 | 13 | Anyone can be an artist with Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Trucks and Trains, a welcome addition to his other drawing books. The opening page pictures the simple shapes and letters necessary to do the drawings. He then shows two lines of images, explaining, "The bottom row tells what to draw. The top row tells where to put it." Interior pages similarly show each step in the process of drawing a train from engine to caboose truck, trolley car and more. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Ed Emberley is the author of the popular Drawing Book series.; Title: Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Trucks and Trains | [
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10,944 | 5 | Cressida Cowell lives in London with her husband, Simon; children Maisie, Clementine, and Alexander; and two cats, Lily and Baloo. In addition to translating Hiccup's memoirs, she has 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. Her website is www.cressidacowell.co.uk.; Title: How To Train Your Dragon: How to Betray a Dragon's Hero | [
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10,945 | 2 | Praise for City of Thirst:"The setting and the large supporting cast are of the 'anything goes' sort, and again the authors have concocted both with an adroit mixture of humor and wonder.... A fiery climax and a hard choice set Marrill on course for further adventures on the Pirate Stream. Avast!"Kirkus Reviews"Ryan and Davis spin a dizzying fantasy world full of bizarre creatures, twisted time lines, and a fascinating geography.... Readers who haven't read The Map to Everywhere should have no trouble starting with book two."BooklistPraise for The Map to Everywhere:* "Ryan and Davis' swashbuckling quest features fantastic world building, gnarly creatures, and a villain who is both spooky and formidable.... The unique details, expert plotting, charming characters, and comic interludes combine in a tantalizing read."Booklist, starred review* "Wholly original.... This is an ambitious undertaking, and strong readers who enjoy adventure fiction and fantasy will inhale the first book in what has the potential to be an extraordinary series."School Library Journal, starred review* "Vividly cast.... Multifaceted characters, high stakes, imaginative magic, and hints of hidden twists and complexities to come."Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Fast-paced and imaginative, this adventure combines action with whimsy, injecting emotion and pathos into an otherwise lighthearted romp. It's a strong start for what promises to be a highly enjoyable series."Publishers Weekly, starred reviewHusband and wife Carrie Ryan and John Parke Davis have been in love with each other's writing (and with each other) since meeting in law school a decade ago. Carrie is the New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed and multi-award-winning Forest of Hands and Teeth series, which is based on a world she and JP created together. She is also the author of Daughter of Deep Silence and Infinity Ring: Divide and Conquer, and the editor of Foretold: 14 Tales of Prophecy and Prediction. JP is the First Assistant Federal Defender for the Western District of North Carolina, as well as a published author of short fiction. Although they've been important parts of each other's writing for years, the Map to Everywhere series is their first full collaboration. They live in Charlotte, North Carolina, and they invite you to visit their website at TheMaptoEverywhere.com.; Title: Shadows of the Lost Sun (The Map to Everywhere) | [
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10,946 | 2 | Gr 57Eleven-year-old Fern has more responsibilities than most children her age. Since the deaths of her mother and baby sister in a car crash two years earlier, she has lived with her stepfather, Toivo, and her two younger brothers. Fern works hard to help keep her poor family together. Toivo, a veteran of the Iraq War, has been unemployed since losing his job as a mechanic, and although he does odd jobs to support his family, he drinks too much and it's a struggle to keep food on the table. Fern is central to the family's success. Their house is surrounded by a forest, which Fern treasures as both sanctuary and food basket. The woods are where she gathers ingredients to make dishes from her mother's recipe book, several of which are included in the novel. Fern has good friends, including her closest companion, Alkomso Isak, who wears a hijab, and she deeply respects her science teacher, Mr. Flores. Fern is struggling to select a project for the school's STEM fair when she discovers that her beloved woods are being considered as a wastewater pond for a fracking company. It is an especially complicated issue for Fern. Her grandfather, one of the town's wealthiest men, actively disapproves of Toivo and supports the frackers. To Toivo, the fracking company's arrival means he may be able to obtain a secure job. But as Fern learns more about the threat of environmental disruption, she decides on her STEM project and develops an unlikely friendship with a neighbor. Although some of the dialogue is improbable, this is an excellent book for readers interested in exploring a complex contemporary environmental issue. Fern is a likable character who is, in her words, figuring out "what kind of adult do I want to be." A worthy goal. VERDICT A strong addition on a timely and important topic.Shelley Sommer, Inly School, Scituate, MAPraise for The End of the Wild:A New York Times Book Review Editor's ChoiceA Parents' Choice Award WinnerA Charlotte Huck Award Honor BookA New York Public Library Best Books for KidsA Kirkus Best Middle-Grade BookAn Outstanding Science Trade Book for StudentsA Best STEM Trade Books for Students K-12A Georgia Children's Book Award NomineeA Minnesota Book Awards Middle Grade Winner"Helget sets her plot in motion carefully and with so much attention to real-world detail, you can almost hear the difficult discussions it will provoke in our current polarized landscape."The New York Times* "This nuanced take on a pressing issue is an important one. Middle-grade readers will find much to think about in this beautifully written story."Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Helget confronts substantial subjects like poverty, environmentalism, and mental illness, injecting humor and hope to provide balance. Without lecturing, she encourages readers to be thoughtful and curious."Publishers Weekly, starred review* "Helget has penned a rich narrative, laced with astute observations on poverty, grief, forgiveness, and environmental concerns.... An uncommonly fine account of perseverance and understanding in the face of adversity."Booklist, starred review"A stunning take on the environment, broken families, poverty, forgiveness, and death. Helget writes with grace, elegance, and humor about coming of age in a flawed world filled with beauty and peril. A poignant, uplifting, and entirely gripping read."Pete Hautman, National Book Award winning author of Godless"A big-hearted, generous story about loving one's self, one's community, and the environment. Fern is a stellar heroine, full of grace, intelligence, and resilience."Jewell Parker Rhodes, award-winning author of Towers Falling"Sensitive storytelling and richly drawn characters.... A thought-provoking, timely book that's sure to prompt lively discussion, and a powerful example of nature-writing for children."Kate Hannigan, author of The Detective's Assistant"An excellent book for readers interested in exploring a complex contemporary environmental issue.... A strong addition on a timely and important topic."School Library Journal"The discussion of fracking is balanced and leaves ultimate judgment up to the reader.... This book is well written and well worth inclusion in a collection."School Library Connection"With impressive pacing and precise, lyrical descriptions of the rural Michigan landscape and the diverse characters who make their home there, Helget crafts a remarkably even-handed story of a controversial topic."BCCB; Title: The End of the Wild | [
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10,947 | 2 | Gr 24Eight-year-old Archie Morningstar and his dad join Pockets, an agent of the Intergalactic Security Force posing as an ordinary cat, on another crucial mission in space. This time, the trio is dispatched to Nautilus, a planet where most of the inhabitants live underwater. Before setting off, they will need to modify their space taxi to function as a submarine. Once on Nautilus, the team must discover why the water on the planet is suddenly disappearing. If they can't figure out the mystery and reverse the effects, the aliens on the planet won't be able to survive. The humor, introduction to a new alien world, and fast, energetic pacing will keep readers of this early chapter book series engaged. Archie's first-person present-tense narration puts readers right with him as he meets new creatures and has exciting experiences alongside Pockets and his dad. Science concepts related to the story, such as cloud formation and magnetite, are explained at the end. Those looking for a fast-paced, out-of-this-world adventure will want to hail the space taxi for a ride.Amanda Raklovits, Champaign Public Library, ILWendy Mass is the New York Times bestselling author of The Candymakers, Pi in the Sky, Every Soul a Star, Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life, and A Mango-Shaped Space.; Title: Space Taxi: Water Planet Rescue | [
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10,948 | 6 | Kirsten Mayer has written several books for children, including a New York Times bestseller. She lives in New York City amidst towers of books and shoes, with two bratty cats and one patient husband.; Title: Despicable Me 2: Make a Minion Reusable Sticker Book | [
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10,949 | 2 | Kirk Scroggs is the author and illustrator of the Snoop Troop books It Came From Beneath the Playground and Attack of the Ninja Potato Clones, as well as the two series Tales of a Sixth-Grade Muppet and Wiley & Grampa's Creature Features. He lives in Los Angeles.; Title: Snoop Troop: Sloppy Joe Stink-O-Rama | [
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10,950 | 2 | * "Vivid and emotional...Torn Away is a superb read."VOYA, starred review"This is a gut-wrenching and poignant look at the aftermath of natural disaster and the secrets that families keep, written with raw honesty and deep emotion."Booklist"Brown gives readers a true sense of the horror wrought by the storm and the agony of its aftermath; her ability to create rich, complex characters is once again in evidence."Publishers Weekly"Brown depicts Jersey's reaction to a frightening, life-altering situation expertly, and the protagonist's voice is authentic...Overall, this is a wrenching story of the will to survive at any cost."SLJ"This is a satisfying book that explores an intriguing situation: what happens to a girl who loses everything that meant anything, and who learns that there may be more love left in the world."Library Media ConnectionJennifer Brown writes and lives in the Kansas City, Missouri area with her family. She is the author of Hate List, Torn Away, Thousand Words, Perfect Escape, and Bitter End.; Title: Torn Away | [
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10,952 | 0 | Mary Jane Begin is an award-winning illustrator for several children's picture books including The Wind in the Willows, A Mouse Told His Mother, and Little Mouse's Painting. She is also a professor at the Rhode Island School of Design.; Title: My Little Pony: Under the Sparkling Sea | [
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10,953 | 0 | Wendy Mass has written lots of books for kids. Michael Brawer is a teacher who drives space taxis on the side. They live in New Jersey with their two kids and two cats, none of whom have left the solar system.; Title: Space Taxi: Archie's Alien Disguise | [
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10,954 | 10 | D. Jakobs is a children's book author living on the lower east side of Manhattan with a spouse, a child, and a cat. The cat is by far the least friendly member of the household, but is reliably soft. D. Jakobs is a fan of spicy pickles.; Title: Despicable Me 2: The Anti-Villain League Handbook | [
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10,955 | 5 | Cressida Cowell lives in London with her husband, Simon; children Maisie, Clementine, and Alexander; and two cats, Lily and Baloo. In addition to translating Hiccup's memoirs, she has 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. Her website is www.cressidacowell.co.uk.; Title: How to Train Your Dragon: How to Seize a Dragon's Jewel | [
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10,956 | 2 | Kirsten Mayer has written several books for children of all ages, including a New York Times bestseller. She lives in New York City amidst towers of books and shoes, with two bratty cats and one patient husband.; Title: Monster High: Ghoul Spirit: A Monster High Doodle Book | [
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10,957 | 2 | Praise for Snoop Troop: It Came Beneath the Playground: Kirk Scroggs is the author and illustrator of the Tales of a Sixth-Grade Muppet series and the Wiley & Grampa's Creature Features series. He lives in Los Angeles.; Title: Snoop Troop: Attack of the Ninja Potato Clones | [
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10,958 | 0 | Olivia London has written and edited over a hundred children's books for kids of all ages. A graduate of Barnard College, she lives, works, and writes in New York City.; Title: My Little Pony: Welcome to Rainbow Falls! | [
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10,959 | 5 | Cressida Cowell lives in London with her husband, Simon; children Maisie, Clementine, and Alexander; and two cats, Lily and Baloo. In addition to translating Hiccup's memoirs, she has 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. Her website is www.cressidacowell.co.uk.; Title: The Complete Book of Dragons: A Guide to Dragon Species (How to Train Your Dragon) | [
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10,960 | 1 | D. Jakobs is a children's book author living on the lower east side of Manhattan with a spouse, a child, and a cat. The cat is by far the least friendly member of the household, but is reliably soft. D. Jakobs is a fan of spicy pickles.; Title: My Little Pony: Tricks and Treats | [
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10,961 | 2 | * "This latest installment in the perils of Pineville Junior High can be described in just the same way as describing its title character: hilarious, sweet, and smart. This is a fun but not fluffy book; instead it provides some insightful truths about the heartbreaks of growing up, while maintaining a wicked sense of humor."VOYA (starred review)"Razor-sharp writing, witty dialogue, and the genuineness of Jessica's struggles make this a sure bet for tween readers."Booklist"McCafferty knows her way around this age group; her depictions are pitch-perfect and will loudly resonate with girls facing their own friends and foes."Kirkus Reviews"Jessica Darling is starting seventh grade, trying her best to navigate changing friendships and the mysteries of boys -- with cringe-worthy embarrassments at every turn. A good series for tweens who have made their way through Dork Diaries but are not quite ready for Gossip Girl."School Library JournalMegan McCafferty is the New York Times bestselling author of the Jessica Darling series, Bumped, and Thumped. Her work has received honors from the American Library Association and the New York Public Library. She lives in Princeton, New Jersey, with her husband and son.; Title: Jessica Darling's It List 2: The (Totally Not) Guaranteed Guide to Friends, Foes & Faux Friends | [
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10,962 | 0 | Jennifer Fox has worked in children's publishing as an editor and freelance writer since 1998. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and three-year-old son. Her extensive childhood collection of My Little Pony dolls reside in her mother's attic.; Title: My Little Pony: Hearts and Hooves (Passport to Reading Level 1) | [
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10,963 | 0 | Gr 58Amid the open warfare of slavery-divided Kansas in the 1850s lives Hallelujah (Lu) Wonder and her broken family. Lu's father was a naval explorer who acquired natural specimens from many voyages. When he refused to surrender his finds to Captain Greeney and the US Navy, his family fled from New Bedford, MA, to Tolerone, KS. Before Greeney hanged him, Lu's father bequeathed her a sacred dutyto keep one specimen, a mystical, medicine head, safe and hidden. Lu travels on Captain Abbot's whaling ship to remote Antarctica to deposit the head. Her friend Eustace, a Kansas slave, accompanies her on her quest. Helget's novel teems with historical information, most of which centers on abolition and the whaling industry. Wonder would work well as an extension to world history and natural sciences' units. As in Jacqueline Kelly's The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate (Holt, 2009), Lu's main focus is scientific exploration, and her informative musings will have readers wanting to do scientific research of their own. Even with so much background to incorporate, Helget's novel includes enough exciting escapes from Greeney and agitated whales to keep the pages turning. However, Lu is a difficult character to unravel. She spends the first third of the book telling Eustace to shut up, and her change of heart comes abruptly. Through Lu's character, Helget treads a fine line by portraying accurate historical depictions of attitudes toward slavery and cultural insensitivity. Though the self-centered protagonist may initially turn some readers away, those who persist will find an informative and richly detailed historical adventure.Caitlin Augusta, Stratford Library Association, CTA Bank Street College Best Children's Book* "If ever a girl could make her mark on the world, it is Hallelujah Wonder.... With [her] at the helm, Wonder is full-blown adventure tinged with mysticism, intelligence, and the spirit of discovery."Booklist, starred review"As in Jacqueline Kelly's The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate, Lu's main focus is scientific exploration, and her informative musings will have readers wanting to do scientific research of their own.... An informative and richly detailed historical adventure."School Library Journal"Pulse-quickening exploits and taut descriptions will keep readers riveted.... Helget's tale celebrates the curiosity and mystery of life."Kirkus Reviews"Readers looking for a plucky heroine may find it a good fit."VOYA; Title: Wonder at the Edge of the World | [
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10,964 | 2 | "Readers meeting Jessica for the first time will be charmed by this authentic and funny girl who makes well-tread territory feel as new as a pair of first-day-of-school sneakers."Publishers Weekly"Jessica is a winning heroine, and as she stumbles and fumbles (and literally falls flat on her face), readers will laugh alongside her and, yes, cheer as she comes into her authentic self."Booklist"Brief characterizations of teachers and students are often humorously spot-on, and rules, such as those for cutting lines, fully capture the junior high social scene in all its often distressing ignominy."Kirkus Reviews"Told in the hilariously authentic voice of a preteen girl, this book will have readers laughing out loud at Jessica's high jinks, especially her disastrous stint as the school's mascot."School Library Journal"I loved meeting Megan McCafferty's hilarious and irrepressible Jessica Darling in Sloppy Firsts. Now, I'm thrilled to turn back the clock and watch her navigate the highs and lows of seventh grade. I laughed and cheered for her and so will you."Wendy Mass, New York Times bestselling author of The Candymakers and 13 Gifts"If I had to do seventh grade all over again, there's nobody I'd rather have by my side than Jessica Darling. Funny, winning, and completely relatable, she makes for delightful company as she navigates her way through a new school, and it's impossible not to root for her through all her misadventures. I'm already excited to find out what the next chapter of her story might bring!"Jennifer E. Smith, author of This is What Happy Looks Like, The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight, and The Storm Makers"My long lost friend Jessica Darling is back! I feel so lucky to have a peek into her middle school years in Megan McCafferty's sparkly new series. How I've missed you so, Jessica Darling!"Jenny Han, New York Times bestselling author of the Summer series and Shug"Jessica Darling won't really tell you how to be popular; instead she'll mock and subvert the entire middle-school popularity system while you laugh hysterically. Trust me, you'll adore her ten different ways."E. Lockhart, author of The Boyfriend List and The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-BanksMegan McCafferty is the New York Times bestselling author of the Jessica Darling series, Bumped, and Thumped. Her work has received honors from the American Library Association and the New York Public Library. She lives in Princeton, New Jersey, with her husband and son.; Title: Jessica Darling's It List: The (Totally Not) Guaranteed Guide to Popularity, Prettiness & Perfection | [
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10,966 | 12 | Miranda Skeffington lives in New York City with her husband and two spoiled cats. She can relate to Princess Luna.; Title: My Little Pony: Mini Pony Collector's Guide with Exclusive Figure | [
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10,967 | 1 | G.M. Berrow is a writer and television industry professional living in Brooklyn, New York. Like Rainbow Dash, she isn't afraid of heights and loves devouring good books. She doesn't even care if that makes her an egghead.; Title: My Little Pony: Rainbow Dash and the Daring Do Double Dare | [
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10,968 | 13 | 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: The Elements of Harmony: Friendship is Magic (My Little Pony) | [
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10,969 | 2 | James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 300 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.; Title: Welcome to Middle School | [
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10,972 | 7 | G.M. Berrow is a writer and television industry professional living in Brooklyn, New York. When she was little, she aspired to become either a princess or a magical pony. Things seem to be right on schedule.; Title: My Little Pony: Applejack and the Honest-to-Goodness Switcheroo (My Little Pony (Little, Brown & Company)) | [
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10,973 | 12 | PreSchool-This attractive set of Spanish-English books will help to fill a gap in board-book collections. The books feature one or two words per language per page along with a cut-paper collage in bright colors. The simplified pictures with sharply contrasting colors are ideal for infant and toddler audiences. The quality of the reproductions is excellent, making the layers of different color paper visible and adding to the collages' texture and depth. Fine choices for the youngest patrons.Denise E. Agosto, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick Copyright 2000 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 Shapes/ Mis Formas | [
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10,974 | 2 | Jon Wertheim is an executive editor for Sports Illustrated and a regular contributor to CNN and NPR. Tobias Moskowitz is a financial economist and a professor at the Booth School of Business. Together they wrote the New York Times bestseller Scorecasting: The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports Are Played and Games Are Won.; Title: The Rookie Bookie | [
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10,975 | 0 | Todd Parr has inspired and empowered children around the world with his bold images and positive messages. He is the bestselling author of more than forty books, including The Goodbye Book, The Family Book, The I Love You Book, and It's Okay to be Different. He lives in Berkeley, California.; Title: Otto Goes to the Beach (Passport to Reading Level 1) | [
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10,976 | 16 | Natalie Marshall was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia. She spent many years in New York and London working in corporate design and has worked on many different children's books. She is now lives in Australia, drawing adorable critters to her heart's content. ; Title: My Turn To Learn Shapes | [
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10,977 | 2 | K-Gr 2In this quirky story, young Scientist is friends with Viking and Pirate, but the latter two absolutely do not get along. Tensions run high at Scientist's birthday party, so he turns to science to try to bring his buddies together. He forms a hypothesis, conducts an experiment, studies his results, and adjusts his calculations. After reflecting on his work, Scientist ultimately unites Viking and Pirate around their shared interests: boats, swords, pillaging, and plundering. Scientist's final experiment is a success, and all three characters become friends. The accessible text, silly premise, and simple yet accurate incorporation of scientific principles make this a unique gem for elementary collections. Onomatopoeia features prominently in action sequences that invite inferences, and the ink and digitally colored illustrations employ a fun and funky use of color. The graph-paper background and Venn diagram on title page are delightful references to the scientific theme. This is a great read-aloud to foster discussions around the scientific process and important lessons about friendship. An excellent addition.Whitney LeBlanc, Staten Island Academy, NY"A clear triumph for the scientific method....as funny as it is sneakily informative."Kirkus Reviews "The accessible text, silly premise, and simple yet accurate incorporation of scientific principles make this a unique gem for elementary collections.... This is a great read-aloud to foster discussions around the scientific process and important lessons about friendship. An excellent addition."School Library Journal"With boisterous drawings...and a preface providing key terms in the scientific method, it's great inspiration for classroom science units or at-home Venn-diagramming."Publishers Weekly"From the informative endpapers to the graph paper backgrounds, readers will be absorbed by every playful scientific detail. Terrific choice for classrooms and read-alouds to introduce themes of friendship and science."Booklist; Title: Pirate, Viking & Scientist | [
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10,978 | 7 | G.M. Berrow is a writer and television industry professional living in Brooklyn, New York. She understands the importance of a well-kept mane and adores sparkly gems, just like Rarity.; Title: My Little Pony: Rarity and the Curious Case of Charity | [
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10,979 | 22 | Shiro Amano is an artist and illustrator best known for his manga adaptation of the KINGDOM HEARTS series.; Title: Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix, Vol. 1 - manga | [
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10,980 | 2 | Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.; Title: The Extreme Team: Skateboard Moves (Passport to Reading Level 3) | [
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10,981 | 11 | According to PW , this poetic adaptation of an Ojibway story features "finely detailed panel drawings bordered with Native American designs and wildlife imagery that enrich this haunting tale." Ages 4-8. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Star Maiden: An Ojibway Tale | [
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10,982 | 2 | K-Gr 2Fair-haired Steve appears to be a regular boy, but there's one thing that sets him aparthis parents are wolves. Mrs. Wolf sends her son (cub?) off on his first day of school with some good advice: to have a great day and "just be yourself." That advice backfires as Steve acts the way he normally doesgrowling, howling, and pouncingmuch to the dismay of his fellow students and Mrs. Meadows. On the second day, his mother suggests that he be himself while also attempting to fit in a bit more, but he continues to alienate others with his behavior. It's only when the class pet disappears from its cage that one of Steve's talents earns him the admiration of his teacher and classmates. The humorous pen and ink drawings, colored digitally using bright, saturated shades, vary from spreads to smaller framed pictures. Children will get a kick out of Steve's antics, such as giving everyone fleas, drinking from the toilet, and eating questionable food for lunch. VERDICT A great storytime book, but be prepared for some howling.Maryann H. Owen, Children's Literature Specialist, Mt. Pleasant, WI"Generates quite a few laughs.... Steve's wolflike behavior will have children giggling.... The story's message of the need to balance individuality with group expectations is neatly presented."Kirkus Reviews"Children will get a kick out of Steve's antics, such as giving everyone fleas, drinking from the toilet, and eating questionable food for lunch. A great storytime book."School Library Journal"A clever reversal story with an uplifting resolution."Booklist"What happens when a boy who was raised by wolves goes to school? A lot of silliness, thanks to Jared Chapman's newest offering.... Young readers looking for a good laugh will enjoy this read."School Library Connection; Title: Steve, Raised by Wolves | [
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10,983 | 2 | PreS-Gr 2Starting with illustrations on the endpapers, readers know immediately that they are in for a treat with this picture book. On the same day, Mr. Buttons returns home with a "friendly-looking dog," while Mrs. Buttons find the perfect "smart-looking cat." Clearly, these newcomers are not going to get along, and each one sets out to make the other leave ("Dog rubbed some party balloons on the rug and stuck them to cat. Cat popped them with sharp claws, nearly giving Dog a heart attack. Cat filled Dog's water bowl with hairballs. Dog poured the water over Cat's head during naptime."). The exaggerated traits of both animals are wonderful. Small details, such as the dogs at the animal shelter holding signs saying "I'll be your best friend" and "I want to lick you!" are a hilarious contrast to the cats in the pet store window with signs such as, "And you are?" and "I'm kind of a big deal." The colored-pencil illustrations are remarkable, and the animals' dialogue, expressions, and body language are priceless, as is the funny conclusion. A terrific addition to any friendship or pet storytime.Brooke Rasche, La Crosse Public Library, WI; Title: Dog vs. Cat | [
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10,984 | 7 | Praise for Illusive:; Title: Illusive | [
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10,985 | 13 | 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 Vermont and in the Maryland town where she grew up. You can visit her at her Web site, www.sandramagsamen.com.; Title: You're Tutu Cute! (Made with Love) | [
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10,986 | 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 Vermont and in the Maryland town where she grew up. You can visit her at her Web site, www.sandramagsamen.com.; Title: Beecause I Love You (Made With Love) | [
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10,987 | 22 | Shiro Amano is an artist and illustrator best known for his manga adaptation of the KINGDOM HEARTS series.; Title: Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix, Vol. 2 - manga | [
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10,988 | 22 | Alex Irvine is the writer of the Marvel games Avengers Alliance, Marvel War of Heroes, and Marvel Puzzle Quest, which together have seen more than 50 million players. He has also written comics ("Daredevil Noir," "Iron Man: Rapture") and novels ("The Ultimates: Against All Enemies," "X-Men: Days of Future Past," "Iron Man 2") for Marvel. He wrote the novelizations of "The Adventures of Tintin," "Pacific Rim," and "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes"; other tie-in novels include "Transformers: Exodus" and "Supernatural: John Winchester's Journal." His award-winning original novels include "Buyout," "The Narrows," and "A Scattering of Jades." He's on Twitter @alexirvine and various other places online too.; Title: Phase One: Captain America: The First Avenger (Marvel Cinematic Universe) | [
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10,989 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1A boy tries desperately to get his three robots to sleep. He leads them into the bathroom for rotor brushing and shield cleaning and finally settles them and himself into bed. But just as the snappy rhyming text suggests the robots are fast asleep, a page turn repeatedly indicates otherwise. "BEEP! BEEP!" bleep the robots as they report "sensor aches," the need for a light and more oil and a coil, and problems with a loose belt or tight bolt. Finally, in utter frustration, the boy issues an ultimatum: "No more blipping!/Blinking-boinking!/Winking-whirring!/Squinking-oinking!" Of course, they ignore him with a last request: "a bedtime story." Then no more sounds ensue, for the robots have "finally put/their boy to sleep." The illustrations, created with pencil, watercolor, and digital paint, greatly extend the text. The chaotic bathroom spread shows a robot entangled in toilet tissue as another overflows the sink with bubbles and toothpaste and a third sprays water well beyond the bathtub. The boy first rests with a wary eye on the troublemakers, yawns in hopeful anticipation of quiet, and finally lies spread-eagled in exhaustion. Alert readers will notice that a mouse, which has its own bed in the room, joins in the antics from start to finish. VERDICT A delightful tale of bedtime role-reversal that sharp youngsters will appreciate.Marianne Saccardi, Children's Literature Consultant, Greenwich, CT*"Wonderfully entertaining."Publishers Weekly, starred review"A tricksy and playful rhyming robot bedtime story that will power down the little ones."Kirkus Reviews; Title: Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep! | [
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10,990 | 22 | 2015 Marvel; Title: Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron: Avengers Save the Day | [
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10,991 | 22 | Alex Irvine is the writer of the Marvel games Avengers Alliance, Marvel War of Heroes, and Marvel Puzzle Quest, which together have seen more than 50 million players. He has also written comics ("Daredevil Noir," "Iron Man: Rapture") and novels ("The Ultimates: Against All Enemies," "X-Men: Days of Future Past," "Iron Man 2") for Marvel. He wrote the novelizations of "The Adventures of Tintin," "Pacific Rim," and "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes"; other tie-in novels include"Transformers: Exodus" and "Supernatural: John Winchester's Journal." His award-winning original novels include "Buyout," "The Narrows," and "A Scattering of Jades." He's on Twitter @alexirvine and various other places online too.; Title: Phase One: The Incredible Hulk (Marvel Cinematic Universe) | [
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10,992 | 2 | R.A. Spratt is an award-winning comedy writer with fifteen years of experience in the television industry. She lives in Sydney, Australia, with her husband and two daughters. You can visit her at www.raspratt.com.; Title: Nanny Piggins and the Runaway Lion | [
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10,993 | 6 | Monsters pop up everywhere in Who Will You Meet on Scary Street? by Christine Tagg, illus. by Charles Fuge. A gruesome witch of a teacher greets the students at Scary School, where "junior ghoul[s]... learn to spell,/ fly brooms as well,/ and how to screech and wail."Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Ages 3-5. The text is clever, and the paperwork is great in this Halloween pop-up. The premise is that if you walk down Scary Street you'll meet some awful looking creatures. And sure enough, there are a mummy and her baby, both bandage-wrapped, a mail-delivering werewolf who works at the "ghost office," and the local vet, Dr. Frank N. Stein. The pop-ups really zing: a witch unfolds out of a two-page spread as a frog jumps out of her book. In the last sly spread, one monster lifts off her head to reveal a cute girl inside. A sure shot of fun for Halloween story hours. Ilene CooperCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Who Will You Meet in Scary Street?: Nine Pop-Up Nightmares | [
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10,994 | 2 | 2019 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.; Title: My Little Pony: Equestria Girls: Through the Mirror | [
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10,995 | 6 | 2015 Marvel; Title: Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron: The Reusable Sticker Book | [
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10,996 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1Usually children are happy with their dads, except for "when he is grouchy, bossy or totally gross." Two children imagine their father as different animals, all with bad results. If your dad were a dog, he would lick your face. If he were a tortoise, everything would take way too long. A monkey dad would feed you insects. If he were a unicorn, no one would believe in him. Iguanas, skunks, dung beetles, and whales would all make terrible fathers for human children. The list of alternative father animals goes on, with similarly unappealing outcomes. The moral is that though kids may sometimes wish their dads were different, they should be happy with the parents they have. The book concludes with fun animal facts for each featured creature. The silly cartoon illustrations were digitally created using Photoshop. VERDICT This playful celebration of dads is perfect for storytime or one-on-one reading.Laura Hunter, Mount Laurel Library, NJ; Title: Be Glad Your Dad...(Is Not an Octopus!) | [
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10,997 | 13 | A former teacher, Perdita Finn began writing instructional books about reading and writing before turning to fiction. She lives in the Catskill Mountains with her family.; Title: My Little Pony: Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rocks: The Mane Event | [
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10,998 | 7 | Alex Irvine is the writer of the Marvel games Avengers Alliance, Marvel War of Heroes, and Marvel Puzzle Quest, which together have seen more than 50 million players. He has also written comics and novels for Marvel. His award-winning original novels include Buyout, The Narrows, and A Scattering of Jades. He's on Twitter @alexirvine and other various places online too.; Title: Phase Two: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy (Marvel Cinematic Universe) | [
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10,999 | 0 | 2015 Marvel. All Rights Reserved.; Title: Marvel's Ant-Man: I Am Ant-Man (Passport to Reading Level 2) | [
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