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11,700 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1In a rhyming text, an African-American girl tells about spending the day with her father at his office. After she and Daddy ride the subway together, the youngster meets his coworkers, helps him write memos, and holds the posters for a presentation. At midday, they head outside for a bite to eat and a walk through the park. At five o'clock, it's time to call Mom and tell her they are on their way home. Unfortunately, many of the rhymes sound forced, the rhythm is sometimes awkward, and the word choices don't always ring true for the narrator's age. The double-page watercolor illustrations effectively depict the child and her parents, as well as scenes of the city and Daddy's workplace. Boyd portrays the multiethnic cast nicely for the most part, but falls down in his rendering of some of the background characters, who look unfinished, and a laptop that has too many overly raised keys to appear even remotely realistic. While this picture book may fulfill a need in some collections, the uneven writing and artwork prevent it from being more than a marginal purchase.Amy Lilien-Harper, The Ferguson Library, Stamford, CT Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-Gr. 2. In rhyming couplets, a young African American girl describes a day at the office with her dad. After Mom helps her dress and Dad serves breakfast, father and daughter ride the train to a large office building, where the girl assists with memos and meetings and eats lunch from a hotdog stand. The lines sometimes feel forced ("Daddy's chair is noisy. / I hear its squeaky wheels / While he talks on the phone / About contracts and deals"), and, though many kids won't care, Dad's generic office job isn't defined. Still, there are few stories about Take Your Child to Work Day, particularly ones that depict an African American family. Asim's words emphasize the warmth between father and daughter: "You were great today," says Daddy. Boyd's vivid, contemporary watercolors reinforce the family's closeness and the exciting bustle of city and office, and domestic details (decorative masks) celebrate the family's African American heritage. Suggest Kate Banks' The Night Worker (2000) for another child's view of a parent's job. Gillian EngbergCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Daddy Goes to Work | [
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11,701 | 2 | Grade 3-6-In this first book in the series, the 12-year-old Callahan cousins all converge on their beloved grandmother for a summer of excitement. The gang consists of cheerful, upbeat, Kate; worldly, eccentric Neeve; ambitious, enthusiastic Hillary; and helpful, intellectual Phoebe. The 10-week visit gives the girls a great view of lovely Gull Island, where their family has been involved in a long-standing feud with the Bicket family. Hillary decides to continue the feud that had died down over the years, which results in a scary trip in a leaking boat. In the end, she is the one who actually brings about peace between the two families. This accessible, contemporary story features fun-loving cousins and their wise, thoughtful grandmother as they learn a great deal about their family and themselves. A good choice for fans of the "American Girls" series (Pleasant Co.).-Andrea Tarr, Corona Public Library, CA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 4-6. Think of it as "chicklit lite" as a quartet of 12-year-old cousins spend a summer with Grandma Gee on Gull Island off the New England coast. Neeve is the sophisticated one, Phoebe is bookish, Kate is a craft maven, but the first book in the Callahan Cousins series is told from the point-of-view of athletic Hillary, whose parents are getting divorced. Grandma's huge house has been in the family for generations, and there's never a lack of money. An old feud with another island family moves Hillary to learn to sail, motivate her cousins, and eventually, of course, "do the right thing" and get past her parents' separation. Feelings are described in diminutives ("a tiny bit upset"), there are a couple of cute boys, and the local culture includes lots of shopping and ice cream. Familiar series fare; unfortunately, the small typeface might turn off some readers. GraceAnne DeCandidoCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The Callahan Cousins: Summer Begins (No. 1) | [
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11,702 | 20 | PreSchool-Grade 3–This installment in a series about biblical heroes features a childhood favorite: David, the young shepherd who slew the giant Goliath. Marzollo's lighthearted watercolor cartoons and brief, but informative narrative are presented against white backgrounds, resulting in an accessible layout that encourages independent reading. An introductory author's note mentions David's talent for creating psalms and explains that the 23rd Psalm has been interspersed throughout his adventures in stanzas printed in blue ink. Additional layers of text include conversations among the characters and a border featuring silhouettes of sheep along with their comments on the action. The field of single-volume stories about Old Testament characters that are humorous, interesting, well designed, and appropriate for a wide range of libraries is relatively fallow. This one has been carefully tended.–Wendy Lukehart, Washington DC Public Library Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Jean Marzollo is the author of over one hundred books, including the best-selling, award-winning I SPY books (with photographs by Walter Wick). ; Title: David and Goliath (A Bible Story) | [
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11,703 | 13 | Melissa Sweet is the illustrator of Love and Kisses and Bats Around the Clock.; Title: Fiddle-I-Fee | [
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11,704 | 0 | In this pleasing retelling of the Christmas carol about good King Wenceslas, lively storytelling combines with atmospheric artwork to adroitly evoke a sense of time and place. Stephen, the king's page, is summoned to identify a sad, lone figure in the town square. He recognizes the man to be a poor farmer who often comes into town "looking for things . . . firewood . . . and scraps from the kitchen." For reasons Stephen cannot understand, King Wenceslas bids the boy load up on supplies, and they set off in a blinding snowstorm to deliver the food and wood to the man's family. When they arrive at the house, Stephen enjoys a warm--and warmhearted--feast. Richardson tells her story in a straightforward and ingratiating manner, wisely avoiding any exaggeration of the carol's events. Englander's rousing illustrations, full of rich hues of gold and red, perfectly capture the gusto of the holiday season. The carol appears in full on the attractive endpapers, inviting readers to delve into the pages within. Ages 4-8. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.The carol about ``Good King Wenceslas'' is expanded into a sentimental story in which a rather thoughtless young page is taken along to see how the less fortunate live; the bounty he and his king take to the humble cottage is shared in a sumptuous feast after the king himself builds up the fire. The telling is adequate if prosaic; it does serve to explicate John Mason Neale's verse, which younger children may find obscure. Englander's attractive illustrations set the story appropriately in medieval Eastern Europe; the page (also named Stephen--it's his birthday as well as the saint's day) looks like an appealing blond member of a modern third grade, while the grandly clothed king is thoughtful and suitably benign. Not essential, but enjoyable. (Picture book. 4-8) -- Copyright ©1991, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.; Title: Stephen's Feast | [
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11,705 | 0 | Sprightly watercolors highlight this antic twist on "The House That Jack Built," wherein a luscious confection falls into the wrong hands. Ages 4-8. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Cake That Mack Ate | [
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11,706 | 5 | This Grimm fairy tale tells the story of twelve royal sisters who are locked in their room each night. Mysteriously, by morning, all their shoes are worn out from dancing! With the help of a magic cloak, a humble, intelligent gardener solves this intriguing enigma. In the process, he wins the love of the youngest princess and the favor of the king. Ruth Sanderson--who calls her own artistic style "romantic yet realistic"--has retold and illustrated well-received editions of Papa Gatto, an Italian tale, and Rose Red and Snow White, the Grimm fairy tale. Her beautiful, richly colored oil paintings of princesses, their detailed dresses, the castles, and enchanted forests will make young readers believe in the magical world of The Twelve Dancing Princesses. (Ages 5 to 9)Given the recent publication of at least three other retellings of this classic tale of the princesses who mysteriously dance each night away, one may question the need for yet another edition. While certain aspects of Sanderson's oil paintings are lovely, this version is somewhat flawed. With their rich, muted colors and intricate detail, the illustrations capture the story's magic and romance, while recreating the lavish dress and customs of the 15th century. At its best--showing the youngest princess standing in the royal garden or the 12 sisters making their way through a golden forest--Sanderson's art recalls Italian paintings of the era she depicts. The characters' faces and several hairstyles, however, are decidedly contemporary, as if a group of high school youths were attending a masquerade ball. In addition, the book's design is curiously flat and uninteresting: other than the paintings themselves, the pages have a starkness that belies the story's innate elegance. Ages 4-8. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Twelve Dancing Princesses | [
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11,707 | 5 | Kindergarten-Grade 4. This thematic distant cousin to "Beauty and the Beast" tells of two young beauties befriending a bear who is actually a prince under an evil spell. After they rescue an ungrateful dwarf three times, the girls witness the bear's assault on the dwarf and the prince's release from the spell. Cause and effect is a bit shaky in this tale, but the picture book is true to the Grimms. Unlike Snow White & Rose Red illustrated by Gennady Spirin (Philomel, 1992), this simplified retelling eliminates the Grimms' religious undertones. The smooth text, marred a bit by some careless grammar, is the basis for the illustrator's large oil paintings enhanced by pictorial grace notes on the text pages. Sanderson's strength lies in architecture and landscapes. The human beings, carefully and skillfully drawn from life, often seem stiff and out of place in their environments. The most successful beings here are the two sisters, sturdy little girls with a sweet energy, and the dwarf who is satisfyingly nasty. The language is too sophisticated for beginning readers, but the pictures give a solidity to this slight tale that makes it enjoyable for young listeners.?Sally Margolis, formerly at Deerfield Public Library, ILCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 6^-8. Sisters and best friends Snow White and Rose Red have an enchanted forest in which to play and a variety of woodland creatures with whom to play. This faithful retelling of an original Grimm folktale is enhanced by Sanderson's rich oil paintings. The girls and their mother are appealingly realistic characters, who have unusually friendly relationships with animals, which is important, since there are no other humans in the story. Drama and suspense come into the story with the sudden appearance of an enormous talking bear, who is soon befriended by the family. Evil is introduced into the girls' lives in the guise of the greedy, grouchy dwarf. Young readers may be unfamiliar with this story but will enjoy the action as the sisters rescue the dwarf three times before he comes to a bad end. The protagonists grow up and proceed to find happiness in this traditionally told tale. Karen Morgan; Title: Rose Red and Snow White: A Grimms Fairy Tale | [
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11,708 | 5 | Written in plain yet stately prose, this is an original fairy tale about three brothers and their quest. The aging king has promised his throne to the son who can deliver the kingdom from a terrible drought by discovering the Heart of the World, which lies within the dangerous Enchanted Wood. Each of the brothers sets out on the journey, but--in true fairy tale style--only the youngest son is pure enough of heart not to swerve from his noble purpose. Is it love that brings the young prince to the Heart of the World and thus to the end of his kingdom's troubles, or is it at last finding the magical place? The climactic scene where he arrives at his destination is not especially dramatic, yet this engaging story does bring magic, adventure and a hint of romance to young readers. As in Sanderson's The Twelve Dancing Princesses , her characters have oddly contemporary faces. That minor cavil aside, her art is exquisite--restrained in palette, naturalistic in style and rich in tone. Ages 5-8. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.The pattern is traditional, the outcome shaped by current convention: three brothers quest for the ``Heart of the World''; only the third is generous along the way and also sticks to the appointed path despite temptation, thus winning his father's throne and the affection of the girl whose help he has accepted. As in Wisniewski's The Warrior and the Wise Man (1989), the other brothers concede graciously. The telling is smooth, but no more inspired than the story; the meticulous paintings depict a medieval fantasy world in loving detail, but are not especially imaginative. A sumptuous-looking effort that disappoints on closer examination. (Picture book. 4-10) -- Copyright 1991, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.; Title: The Enchanted Wood: An Original Fairy Tale | [
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11,709 | 0 | Fanciful animals made of found objects make newcomer Piven's photo-story, first published in Israel, a visual standout. Simple rhyming text describes what happens when Jacob, in bed for the night, discovers a purple feather poking up from the mattress. Immediately, a series of animals begins arguing over the attractive object. "I'm missing a wing just look at me!" cries a bluebird made of scissors and a banana painted blue, "Please give me that feather you hold in your hand,/ So I can fly in a flash to a faraway land." In some portraits, the components take on clever meaning: a porcupine made of nails wants the feather in order to appear "soft and so sweet / I could charm anyone I happened to meet," an owl composed of computer parts claims the feather as a "fine pen for my ink." Other animals further the modest story line: a doggy needs the feather for a tail; on the next spread a tiger threatens, "That feather will make a fine toothpick to munch / After I've eaten that doggy for lunch." An elephant's sneeze (her trunk is inventively fashioned from a curving iron pipe, which straightens on the next spread as she ah-choos) sends the feather "[twirling] and [swirling] through the dark-blue night sky," high above the heads of a silhouetted Jacob and his supporting cast. An envelope on the final page holds a purple feather. These animal constructions will keep kids returning again and again, long after the purple feather has been carried away. Ages 4-8.Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Kindergarten-Grade 2-Feeling a poke from within his pillow during the night, Jacob maneuvers a fluffy purple feather to the surface. Beginning with a bluebird in a nearby tree, various animals explain how they would put it to good use-as a wing, a pen, a tail, etc. When a tick tickles an elephant's nose with it, the elephant sneezes, causing the feather to fly through the sky, suggesting the possibility that it may land in the reader's bedroom. The last page has an envelope containing a purple feather. Young children will enjoy the jaunty verse and the animals' imaginative uses for the plume. The large, colorful illustrations, composed mostly of realia used in unexpected ways, are reminiscent of those in Joan Steiner's Look-Alikes (Little, Brown, 1998). A porcupine, for example, has a body made of nails and a head made of a tape dispenser, while the bluebird has scissors for a head and forks for legs. Children will delight in naming the objects that make up the animals' body parts. This perfect blend of sight and sound is certain to tickle the funny bone, whether shared in a group or one-on-one.Lynda Ritterman, Atco Elementary School, Waterford, Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Perfect Purple Feather | [
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11,710 | 20 | Using a tapestry theme to intertwine the lives of Biblical women from the Old and New Testaments, Sanderson's (Papa Gatto) intricate illustrations and involving storytelling reveal how each of the women featured wove beauty and purpose into her life. Thirteen Old Testament figures make their way into this text, including Eve, Sarah, Rahab, Jael, Abigail and Bathsheba, while 10 prominent women from the New Testament appear, including Mary of Nazareth, Anna, Procula, Lydia, Phoebe and Tabitha. Sanderson's colorfully detailed sketches are so convincing that readers may well mistake them for genuine tapestry weavings. The artist deftly matches the mood of her elegant tapestries with the characters of the Biblical women profiled. Each tale, enlivened with dialogue, and paired with an elegant portrait, allows readers to visualize the choices these women made and for which they will long be remembered. Ages 8-up. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 3-6-This book is a pleasure to look at but the brevity of the selections will leave readers unsatisfied. Some of the retellings, limited to a half-page or less, merely paraphrase the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, which when taken out of context leave too many unanswered questions. What is Hannah thinking as she relinquishes her beloved only son and must be content with an annual visit? Sarah laughs to hear that she will conceive-but what of Hagar? Mary of Nazareth has her Annunciation (oddly specified to have occurred in June, though the traditional date is March 9th), but her role is diminished to this one event. The stories are arranged chronologically, so there's no sense of the importance of Rebekah, as compared to the Queen of Sheba (who has the last word in the Hebrew-here called the "Old" Testament section). The full-color tapestrylike oil paintings on every page depict some of the women as old or plain, an improvement over romanticized stereotypes, but little else will make readers feel connected to these heroines.Patricia Lothrop-Green, St. George's School, Newport, RICopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Tapestries: Stories of Women in the Bible | [
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11,711 | 2 | Sanderson (The Crystal Mountain) draws from several Russian fairy tales to fashion a clever story about a well-intentioned young horseman, his magical mare and a greedy czar. The sumptuous oil paintings take immediate command of the double-page spreads, the sometimes breathtaking scenes distinguished by lustrous hues and intricate particulars. On a quest to seek his fortune "and perhaps to find an adventure or two as well," Alexi encounters a magnificent mare who pledges to serve the lad if he spares her life. The horse leads her new master to the palace of the czar, who hires Alexi as his horseman, yet is bitter that he cannot claim Alexi's imposing horse as his own. Disgruntled, the czar demands of the lad seemingly impossible tasks, among them capturing the elusive firebird and fetching a maiden from "a distant eastern land" to be the ruler's bride. The wise equine is the true hero of the story, valiantly coming to Alexi's rescue in each episode end eventually bringing about the not unexpected happy-ever-after dnouement. Sanderson's narrative has a lush, lyrical quality, and her renderings of lavish architectural detail, elaborate period dress and an unsullied natural world will bring youngsters back for repeat readings. Her dramatically lit firebird is nothing short of resplendent. Ages 8-up. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Gr. 3-5, younger for reading aloud. Sanderson includes elements from several Russian fairy tales in this colorful picture book for older readers. Alexi, a worthy young man, befriends the magical golden mare, who helps him meet the czar's increasingly unreasonable demands. Together they capture the elusive firebird, bring Yelena the Fair to the palace, and retrieve her magic ring. Alexi then helps Yelena work a bit of magic on the czar, who jumps into a cauldron of boiling water with the hope of becoming young again. He emerges as a baby, to be adopted by the new czar, Alexi, and his bride, Yelena. The pace never flags in this romantic adventure. Its mix of several traditional elements leads to an episodic structure and a rather long text; however, the story will hold readers' attention, though each folkloric element loses some of its dramatic force in this blended version. Rich in color and decorative detail, the oil paintings have a distinctly narrative quality that enhances the book . Carolyn PhelanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The Golden Mare, the Firebird, and the Magic Ring | [
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11,712 | 10 | Grade 1-4-Taking particular strands from a Chinese tale of a magic brocade, detailed threads from a Norwegian story of a glass mountain, and filaments from her own artistic imagination, Sanderson has woven a new fabric, framed in a 15th-century European landscape (a time of extraordinary tapestry making). The stately text incorporates many traditional elements: the three sons of a widowed mother, the apparently feckless youngest son, magical animal aides, a crystal/glass mountain, and a quest fraught with dangers. Opulent oil paintings in lush detail reflect the turns of the story line as they parade in step with the youngest son on his desperate search for the missing tapestry that holds the fantastic landscape of his mother's dreams. And, while the phrase "happily ever after" is never uttered, delighted readers and listeners can rest assured it applies to the comforting conclusion. Match this story with Marilee Heyer's stunning The Weaving of a Dream (Puffin, 1989)-a retelling of the Chinese tale-and Claire Martin's resplendent Boots and the Glass Mountain (Dial, 1992; o.p.)-a retelling of the Norse story-and you will have both a rich visual experience and the unique opportunity to trace newly interwoven story lines to more original sources. Sumptuous.Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.Sanderson combines elements from the Chinese story "The Magic Brocade" and the Norwegian tale "Princess on the Glass Hill" in this seamless, stately picture book for older readers. Anna, whose brocades are known far and wide, awakens one night knowing she must weave what she saw in her dream. For nearly three years, she is driven by her vision of a marble mansion set among orchards, hills, and streams, but when her tapestry is complete, the winds of the fairies of the crystal mountain steal it. Anna's three sons go, one at a time, to rescue the dream tapestry. It is the third one, persevering the fiery plain and the icy sea, who finally climbs the crystal mountain where the fairies hold his mother's life work. He retrieves it, but a red-and-gold fairy embroiders herself into its threads. When the young man arrives home and unfurls the tapestry, it shimmers into life, as does the fairy. The beautiful oil paintings are rich with medieval allusion and full of flora, fauna, and details--a lion's head on a horse's trappings, the lace of a fairy wing--that engage the eye again and again. The complex ending, a bit more than happily ever after, will give young readers something additional to think about. GraceAnne A. DeCandido; Title: The Crystal Mountain | [
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11,713 | 2 | Jabari Asim is a visiting scholar at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and a recent recipient of the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship. He has written for the Washington Post and has published critically-acclaimed serious adult nonfiction. He lives in Urbana, IL, with his wife and five children. LeUyen (pronounced Lay-win) Pham was born in Saigon, Vietnam and grew up in Southern California. She attended the Art Center College of Design and worked as a layout artist for Dreamworks before illustrating children's books full-time. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and baby boy.; Title: Boy of Mine | [
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11,714 | 1 | Karma Wilson is the author of Bear Snores On, a recent New York Times bestseller as well as Never, Ever Shout in a Zoo (4/04) and Mr. Murry and Thumbkin (9/04), both published by Little, Brown.Laura Rader is the author and illustrator of over one hundred books for children, including Santa's New Suit, which received a starred review in Publishers Weekly.; Title: Dinos on the Go | [
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11,715 | 20 | Reviewed with Jean Marzollo's Miriam and Her Brother Moses.PreS-Gr. 3. Clearly designed for reading aloud and discussion, these chatty retellings of Old Testament stories combine big, bright, thick-lined watercolor pictures with lively dramatic narratives that bring the stories to kids today. At the bottom of the pages stream tiny creatures--ants in Daniel's story, fish in Miriam's--that ask questions and make comments that will encourage listeners to talk about the issues ("Daniel is loyal to both God and the King. That's hard to do"). Daniel's story doesn't downplay the thrilling drama of facing fierce, roaring lions, but the hero is saved by an angel who works for God, and the message is that Daniel's faith gives him the strength to stand up for what he believes. Miriam's story begins with Pharaoh's terrible order to "throw all Hebrew baby boys into the river," and then retells the famous story from the viewpoint of the brave, wise, older sister. Kids will enjoy acting out the various roles and talking about the moral issues, then and now. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedJean Marzollo is the author of over one hundred books, including the best-selling, award-winning I SPY books (with photographs by Walter Wick). Daniel in the Lion's Den is the first book she has written and illustrated. ; Title: Daniel in the Lions' Den | [
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11,716 | 2 | Todd Parr is the author of more than thirty books for children, including the New York Times bestselling The I Love You Book, The Earth Book, and The Thankful Book. He lives in Berkeley, California. For a complete list of Todd's books and more information, visit www.toddparr.com.; Title: Otto Goes to Bed | [
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11,717 | 16 | PreS-K-These lift-the-flap books will be great additions to toddler and preschool storytime programs. Simply drawn animals, outlined in heavy black, frolic on brightly colored pages. The artwork is reminiscent of Katie Davis's in Who Hops? (Harcourt, 1998) and Lucy Cousins's in the "Maisy" books (Candlewick). In Whose Feet? the flaps cover most of each animal's body but keep its feet in view. The kangaroo's characteristic long, flat feet could belong to a rabbit, while the turtle's feet are easily mistaken for an elephant's. The other creatures, however, will be guessed immediately. Whose Nose? includes a pink pig with purple spots, a cheerful blue rhino, and a toothy green crocodile. Each picture is covered by a flap that reveals only the creatures' distinctive profiles. While youngsters are likely to think that the rhino is a dino or call the crocodile an alligator, in general the pictures will be easily identified. Both books end with a question about whose features (feet or nose) are the cutest-and both have the same answer (mine). Two engaging titles.-Lisa Dennis, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PACopyright 2000 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Whose Feet? | [
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11,718 | 5 | Kindergarten-Grade 4?A lovely, lucid retelling of an Italian folktale. Papa Gatto is a clever cat who serves as an adviser to the prince. He allows himself to be misled by a pretty face when he engages an attractive young woman, Sophia, to care for his motherless kittens?she turns out to be a nasty piece of work. Later, her stepsister Beatrice proves that a beautiful character is often concealed behind a plain exterior. Papa Gatto recommends Beatrice to the prince, who is looking for a wife, and when Sophia tries to trick him into marrying her, the wise cat literally uncovers her deception. Sanderson cites several sources for her tale, and the story she weaves is faithful to them yet original. The narrative develops at a leisurely pace, and the attempted deception adds suspense. Beatrice's decision to delay marriage with the prince until she gets to know him comes across as thoughtful and natural, and the story is satisfying overall. The oil paintings glow with warm, rich tones. Sanderson pays meticulous attention to detail and captures the mood perfectly. Only the depiction of Beatrice is a little jarring; she does not appear as plain as the text indicates, but perhaps her portrayal is intended to underscore how outside opinion can influence self-perception. An unusual, well-illustrated, appealing book.?Donna L. Scanlon, Lancaster County Library, PACopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 4^-6. Papa Gatto, a feline who advises royalty, needs a nanny for his kittens. His advertisement, "Choose your payment, no amount too great," attracts the lovely but greedy Sophia, whose hiring ends in dust, cobwebs, neglected kittens, and a new advertisement that brings Beatrice, Sophia's good-hearted stepsister. The arrival of the "kind and generous prince" results in mistaken identity and romantic confusion, but all ends well, thanks to Papa Gatto's special matchmaking talent. Sanderson's elegant, richly descriptive language contributes to a smooth retelling, and her lavish oil paintings are as beautifully handled as the narrative, evoking the lush textures of the clothing and textiles, the lovely landscaped gardens, and the luxurious apartments. The characters, both human and feline, are loaded with personality, which Sanderson ably conveys through careful detailing. Several specific sources are cited for the tale, but if you have this book on hand, other versions won't be necessary. A wonderful picture book for older readers. Janice Del Negro; Title: Papa Gatto: An Italian Fairy Tale | [
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11,719 | 5 | The glitter on the cover foreshadows the glamour in Ruth Sanderson's retelling of Cinderella (when the fairy godmother transforms her, "Cinderella was thrilled"). Although based on Charles Perrault's classic tale, this version weaves in elements of the Brothers Grimm: Cinderella forgives her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, but when it's time for her to wed the prince, a flock of vengeful birds pecks the terrible trio, confining them to their house. Even as the heroine tends the fire, readers will see her beauty. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Ages 4-8. It takes courage to proffer yet another version of Perrault's classic, but Sanderson, as gifted with the turn of a phrase as she is with the stroke of a brush, delivers an exceptionally exquisite rendering. Her luminous oils conjure up a gorgeous eighteenth-century backdrop, characters in elegant dress, and a richly appointed manor house where Cinderella slaves over her stepmother and stepsisters' demands. Just as Sanderson goes to great length to set the stage, so she paints personality and emotion into each of her characters. Children see a Cinderella who grieves for her deceased mother and a father who is caring and generous but ashamed of, and powerless to stop, his daughter's mistreatment. Among elements from the Brothers Grimm that Sanderson integrates into this telling is a white bird, whose songs soothe the sad girl as it flits among the leaves of a hazel tree, grown from a twig watered by Cinderella's tears. The luxuriously detailed costumes, the blooming gardens, and the characters' realistic features provide abundant visual interest to accompany the elegantly crafted text. Ellen MandelCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Cinderella | [
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11,720 | 2 | Grade 4-6–Continuing the summer saga of four 12-year-old cousins running loose and free on Gull Island, this installment finds the girls redecorating a house on their grandma's property. Neeve generates some drama when she accidentally finds a photo of her dad marrying a woman who is not her mom. She and Kate don't always agree on the decorating plans, but all four girls do agree on an aversion to Sloan, an island resident. As they fend off run-ins with her, Neeve surreptitiously investigates her dad's secret life. Meanwhile, the cousins paint and create, using Gee's seemingly bottomless pockets to remodel the Dorm. Billed as appealing to fans of Nancy Drew, Hillary McKay, and American Girl, this sequel to Summer Begins (Little, Brown, 2005) falls flat when read alone. The characters are one-dimensional, and readers are supposed to know who they are and what island life is about. Plot elements such as rich and spoiled Sloan wanting to drive and the girls' solving a romantic mystery serve to make this a clichéd tale. Fans of the first book will read it, but others would benefit more from Jeanne Birdsall's The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy (Knopf, 2005).–Debbie Whitbeck, West Ottawa Public Schools, Holland, MI Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Elizabeth Doyle Carey is a freelance book editor and writer who has worked as a bookseller at Harvard Bookstore, an Editorial Director at imprints of Addison-Wesley and Golden Books, and as a Senior Editor at Workman Publishing. She is the author of Planet Ant, The Toobers & Zots Home Companion, and Toobers & Zots: The Road Show, all published by Planet Dexter/The Penguin Group.; Title: The Callahan Cousins #2: Home Sweet Home (No. 2) | [
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11,721 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2Sanderson's retelling begins in a familiar vein: Goldilocks is out in the woods (here, picking blueberries), where she encounters an empty house that she can't resist exploring. After tasting the porridge, rocking in the chairs, and trying out the beds, she falls fast asleep. With the entrance of the bears, the tale veers onto a different track. A no-nonsense Mama Bear quickly has Goldilocks straightening the messed bed and helping to repair the broken chair. But when it comes to the empty bowls, Goldilocks, her basket in hand, becomes the one in charge: "Blueberries are very good for breakfast," she suggests. Mama Bear happily agrees and brings out the rest of the ingredients; together they all enjoy muffins right from the oven. The artist warms her version of this oft-told tale with lavish accoutrements, costumes, and furniture that suggest a Scandinavian setting, which will entice viewers to explore the far corners of the pages. Characters are presented up close: the furry-faced bears have stern yet friendly countenances while Goldilocks has just the right mixture of sauciness, curiosity, and kindness to give credibility. The large, richly colored images make this an ideal classroom read-aloud, and Mama Bear's recipe for blueberry muffins offers a nice finishing touch.Barbara Elleman, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst, MA ENDRuth Sanderson is the author and illustrator of numerous fairy tales for readers of all ages including Mother Goose and Friends, Cinderella, The Night Before Christmas, and The Twelve Dancing Princesses. She lives with her family in Easthampton, Massachusetts.; Title: Goldilocks | [
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11,722 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1-A simple and gentle lullaby becomes a trip around the world that starts and ends on a small tropical island. The sun comes up as the oft-repeated phrase "One grain of sand" begins the first page of this ode to parental love. Viewed from high above, a mother observes her two children greet the sun, watching it rise from behind the mountains. The trip continues over the sea and through seaside towns and big cities, as the grain of sand is compared to a drop of water in the sea, a snowflake in a storm, or a raindrop splashed in an eye. From the cold climes of snow-covered countries to India and back to horses galloping across the American plains, the beautiful illustrations, with a palette of blues and earth tones predominating, depict various pairs of parents and children. Giraffes on the African plain, polar bears on an Arctic ice floe, and a cat and her kittens on a city rooftop all display their love before readers are returned to the original mother and children, back inside their tropical-island home now that the sun has set. In an opening note, Seeger explains that verses were added to his original lullaby over the years and includes a couple of lines of melody, explaining that the nature of this freewheeling song is that no two verses are exactly alike. Although no recording is included, the words sing as they are read aloud. A lovely choice for bedtime reading.Jane Marino, Scarsdale Public Library, NYCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.*Starred Review* PreS-Gr. 1. A lullaby written by folksinger Pete Seeger for his daughter in the 1950s is the text for this charming picture book that takes children on a journey from the African plains to the city. Gentle, lyrical verses enfold young listeners in a wide, wonderful world, united by love and family. The concept is echoed and enhanced by Wingerter's luminescent, realistic art; the artist's use of texture and color, from cool blues to sunny golds, adds warmth to intimate close-ups, such as a family lovingly watching its new baby, and also to stunning panoramas. The simple language and repetitive words and phrases provide comfort and reassurance to little ones, quietly drawing them toward the close of the book, which shows the children pictured on the first pages now asleep in their mother's arms. Included are sample musical notation, an introductory note discussing the song's origins and performance history, and an invitation for creative adaptation. Among the growing number of books that use song lyrics as text, this clearly stands out as a lovely mesh of art and language that celebrates the beauty and diversity of the world--and family ties. Shelle RosenfeldCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: One Grain of Sand: A Lullaby | [
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11,723 | 2 | Big brothers and sisters seeking reassurance will appreciate Baby on the Way by noted adult authors Dr. William Sears and Martha Sears (The Baby Book; The Pregnancy Book) as well as Christie Watts Kelly, illus. by Renee Andriani. Physical and emotional realities of pregnancy are likened to things a child can understand. Morning sickness, the authors explain, is similar to "the way your tummy feels yucky when you eat three slices of birthday cake and ice cream." Sidebars throughout suggest things siblings can do to prepare for baby's arrival, such as visiting the doctor with their mother, or asking her "what it felt like when you were growing inside her." An endnote offers tips to parents and suggests additional resources. What Baby Needs, from the same team, helps siblings adjust to having the new baby in the house.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.PreSchool-Grade 2-Appealing picture books written by attachment-parenting advocates. In the first title, the anticipation of a baby is shown as an opportunity for family members to love and support one another. The text, addressed to an older sibling, describes both the changes that the family prepares for and the ways that the baby, growing inside the mother's uterus, might make her feel: hungry, thirsty, and tired. Older brothers and sisters are encouraged to see themselves as competent to contribute at this time. What Baby Needs is a warm look at how life in the family changes to accommodate the needs of a newborn, and the care an infant requires. Both texts are prefaced by notes for adults on what kind of information and experiences might be helpful or appropriate to share with a child. In addition, sets of text bars throughout give parents and youngsters the opportunity to talk more about the issues raised by the simpler text of the books. In each book, the lighthearted, full-color cartoons bring some welcome new images to baby books: breastfeeding, babywearing (including both a dad and a mom with an infant in a baby sling), and the newborn snoozing near the parents' bed in an adjacent co-sleeper. Final pages in both volumes provide interested adults with notes on attachment parenting, including its key components (birth bonding, breastfeeding, babywearing, co-sleeping, and belief in the language value of a baby's cry).Kathie Meizner, Montgomery County Public Libraries, Chevy Chase, MD Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Baby on the Way (Sears Children Library) | [
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11,724 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2-Appealing picture books written by attachment-parenting advocates. In the first title, the anticipation of a baby is shown as an opportunity for family members to love and support one another. The text, addressed to an older sibling, describes both the changes that the family prepares for and the ways that the baby, growing inside the mother's uterus, might make her feel: hungry, thirsty, and tired. Older brothers and sisters are encouraged to see themselves as competent to contribute at this time. What Baby Needs is a warm look at how life in the family changes to accommodate the needs of a newborn, and the care an infant requires. Both texts are prefaced by notes for adults on what kind of information and experiences might be helpful or appropriate to share with a child. In addition, sets of text bars throughout give parents and youngsters the opportunity to talk more about the issues raised by the simpler text of the books. In each book, the lighthearted, full-color cartoons bring some welcome new images to baby books: breastfeeding, babywearing (including both a dad and a mom with an infant in a baby sling), and the newborn snoozing near the parents' bed in an adjacent co-sleeper. Final pages in both volumes provide interested adults with notes on attachment parenting, including its key components (birth bonding, breastfeeding, babywearing, co-sleeping, and belief in the language value of a baby's cry).Kathie Meizner, Montgomery County Public Libraries, Chevy Chase, MD Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.Reviewed with William Sears' and Renee Andriani's Baby on the Way.Ages 5-8. What Baby Needs and it's companion Baby on the Way, presented in an accessible picture-book format, offer children facts and insights about living with a pregnant mother and living with a new baby. The text of each book strikes an informal, yet informative tone, utilizing the knowledge of a doctor and nurse on the writing team. The young audience is addressed in second person, as in this passage from Baby on the Way, "As the baby gets bigger, your mommy's lap gets smaller and smaller. But there's always room for you on your mommy's lap." What Baby Needs is a good choice for parents who take exception (understandably) to books that introduce the new-baby theme in conjunction with sibling rivalry. Instead, the focus is on things like what the older child can do that the baby can't, and how to make friends with the baby. Andriani's brightly colored, cartoon-style illustrations help create the books' upbeat, yet realistic tone. Two appealing books for older siblings, with helpful notes for parents and caregivers. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: What Baby Needs (Sears Children's Library) | [
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11,725 | 0 | Grade 2-4Inspired by the Russian ballet The Snow Maiden, Sanderson has written a fictional tale of the daughter of Father Frost and Mother Spring. Unmindful of her parents' warnings that she will become mortal if she loves a human, the Snow Princess goes off to learn the ways of people. When she falls in love with a young man and saves him from dying in a snowstorm that she has created, she willingly trades her immortality for love. Despite some dramatic fairy-tale elements, the story is not compelling. Also, there is some unevenness in the double-page oil paintings set in a wooded countryside in winter. Some feature small, sketchy illustrations of people in peasant costume, while a few show the Snow Princess and her young man in larger, realistic portraits that are obviously painted from models. This is not one of Sanderson's best efforts.Susan Scheps, Shaker Heights Public Library, OH Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Sanderson's version of a Russian folktale is based on the Tchaikovsky opera-ballet The Snow Princess, which recasts the traditional story as a romance in which the daughter of Father Frost enters the human world and finds her icy heart warmed, to her parents' dismay, by a handsome youth. Sanderson's resplendent oils have a suitably chilly polish, and children will be transfixed by the characters' elaborate Byzantine costumes. Sanderson stays true to her source in every detail but one: in the opera the girl is as doomed as her folktale counterpart, but Sanderson allows her to forgo her immortality to stay with the man she loves. Jennifer MattsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The Snow Princess | [
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11,726 | 1 | Jane Simmons's beloved duck makes a splash with a quartet of First Daisy Books in miniature board book editions, packaged in a compact carrying case, Daisy: The Little Duck with Big Feet! The four previously published titles are: Daisy's Favorite Things; Go to Sleep, Daisy; Daisy's Day Out; and Daisy Says Coo! The delightful yellow heroine stands out against the deep blues and greens of the pond while the spare, predictable text and ample onomatopoeia ("slip, slip, slop" describes the duck's walk) invite audience participation.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Jane Simmons is the author and illustrator of the acclaimed Daisy series of picture books. She lives on a wooden fishing boat in Cornwall, England, with two lovebirds, two dogs, and a chicken named Freda.; Title: Daisy: The Little Duck with the Big Feet! - Box Set of 4 | [
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11,727 | 2 | PreSchool-KA cheerfully reassuring book in which a mother describes her day and that of her child, during which she unfailingly holds the boy in her heart. The cast of characters (family, colleagues, and friends) is multicultural. Mixed-media illustrations, as busy as the woman's day, are rendered in bright, saturated colors. Many of the beginning letters of the words are oversize and become a part of the artwork (e.g., the Y in a You is depicted as two crossed hands holding a heart in which the child floats). Hearts abound. Though the theme of a parent's devotion even in absence is consistent to the point of repetitiveness, the layout and design are not. From full-bleed spreads to neatly framed vignettes to two pages of illustrated building blocks, there is a lack of coherence in composition that seems to stand in opposition to the intended message. Not a real story, but for the child for whom separation brings anxiety, a warmhearted antidote.Kate McClelland, Perrot Memorial Library, Old Greenwich, CT Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-Gr. 2. Speaking directly to her child, a mother describes how, throughout her day, she peeks into her heart: "I look inside, and . . . I find YOU!" Bang's vibrant collages illustrate the tender message literally: a heart-shaped window in Mom's chest shows her child inside. Throughout her working day, the mother continues to look at her child, active and smiling, in her heart. Then the focus turns to the child: "Guess who's always in that great big heart of YOURS?" A closing picture shows a crowd of caring faces--parents, grandparents, friends--nested in the child's heart. The spreads are sometimes overstuffed with images, and large letters creatively woven into the pictures offer an alphabet game of sorts but also add to the visual chaos. Still, the bright colors and whirl of cozy domestic scenes reinforce the words' loving meaning. This is for all kids, but the visceral message about belonging and the blend of faces--the child has brown skin; Mom and Dad are blond and blue eyed--may have particular resonance with adoptive families. Gillian EngbergCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: In My Heart | [
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11,728 | 2 | PreS. Here's an offering from the group that produced 11 books on parenting and child care for adults. This one is directed to potty trainees, though the subtext and the sidebars are for adults. The book begins with a several-page note advising parents that the training can last anywhere from two days to two years and pointing out how to tell when children are ready to begin the process. The text generally hits the mark in terms of packaging its information, but the tone veers between an almost cloying babyishness ("poo-poo goes bye-bye in the toilet") to more sophisticated sidebars for the "very curious" ("Why do boys have a penis and girls a vulva and vagina?"). The cartoon-style artwork is child-friendly, but it may not suit adults who are faint of heart. "Poo-poo" is tossed in the toilet, and "pee-pee" puddles on the floor. The back matter includes a list of parenting resources in books and on the Web. This is almost two books in one, and there's plenty of encouragement for both children and parents. Ilene CooperCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedWilliam Sears received his pediatric training at Harvard Medical School's Children's Hospital and Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children. He has practiced pediatrics for nearly thirty years and is associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of California School of Medicine, Irvine.Martha Sears is a registered nurse and a parenting and breastfeeding consultant. Together the Searses have authored eleven books on parenting, childcare, and nutrition.Christie Watts Kelly has a degree in elementary education from the University of Memphis. Now a freelance writer and editor, she teaches prenatal yoga and is cofounder of the Memphis chapter of Attachment Parenting International.Renee Andriani is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. In addition to illustrating the Sears Children's Library series and other books for children, she illustrates magazines and greeting cards.; Title: You Can Go to the Potty (Sears Children Library) | [
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11,730 | 2 | Everything is just ducky when Auntie Lily brings Daisy Duck and her baby brother, Pip, to the feeding pond. "Now we can make as much noise as we like." Yet when a feathered crowd descends, and they attempt to reunite with Mama Duck, the duo's cries are drowned out in Quack, Daisy, QUACK! by Jane Simmons. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.reSchool--In this latest adventure, the yellow duckling and her little brother go with their mother to Auntie Lily's where there are many rousing diversions. While the adults visit, the youngsters make a lot of noise chasing the bees, the birds, the mice, the fish, and even a balloon until they've used up all their entertainment. Auntie Lily then takes them to a crowded duck pond where the little ones can be as noisy as they want to be. Daisy and Pip race for the chunks of bread, but get lost in the crowd. Readers will sit on the edge of their seats when Daisy searches for her mother to no avail. Fortunately, she manages to call "Mamma" above the deafening din, and all is well. The bright, bold illustrations are amusing and as engaging as always. Daisy runs about eagerly with skinny neck stretched forward, big feet flapping. Another ducky delight.Be Astengo, Alachua County Library, Gainesville, FLCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Quack, Daisy, QUACK! | [
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11,731 | 0 | Grade 2-5-In this tale based on slave narratives, Smalls presents little-known traditions and unfamiliar figures of speech. At the annual corn-shucking party, seven-year-old Jess longs to be the "strawbeater" who, according to the author's note, "stands behind a fiddler, reaches around his left shoulder, and beats on the strings while the fiddle is being played, in the manner of a snare drum." He must wrestle Nathaniel, a bigger boy, for the honor, and when he is chosen for his tenacity rather than his brawn, the festivities begin. There is dancing, singing, good-natured competition, and plenty of food. The story line is somewhat stilted and would require some historical background to be fully appreciated. Rosales's vibrant, full-color oil paintings carry the emotion and spirit of the day. The bright, bold reds and browns add a sense of power and strength. This is not as satisfying as Patricia and Fredrick McKissack's Christmas in the Big House, Christmas in the Quarters (Scholastic, 1994), but it helps to fill out the life stories of slaves and presents an interesting glimpse of a harvest celebration of the period.Beth Tegart, Oneida City Schools, NYCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 7^-10. In a story based on slave narratives, Smalls focuses on a description of a corn-husking party, when slaves were allowed one night of celebration after the harvest. In late November, the slaves join together from surrounding farms to shuck corn, to eat, and, finally, to dance. Each year, a straw beater is selected--a young boy who stands behind the fiddler with a pair of straws to beat the fiddle strings like a drum. The means of selection is a wrestling match. Seven-year-old Jess is determined to triumph over Nathaniel, who's always been chosen as straw beater. But Nathaniel is twice Jess' size, and the odds seem a mite slim. On the big night, Jess is thrown twice, and Sis Wisa, Jess' mom who watches from the sidelines, winces. But it's not over till it's over, and in one last-ditch effort, Jess grabs Nathaniel and hangs on for all he's worth. Finally, someone in the crowd shouts, "Can we git to the dancin'?" and the fiddler picks Jess. The warm, glowing illustrations contribute much to the impact of this remarkable story--a story that celebrates the determination of one small boy. Shelley Townsend-Hudson; Title: A Strawbeater's Thanksgiving | [] | Train |
11,732 | 2 | William Sears received his pediatric training at Harvard Medical School's Children's Hospital and Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children. He has practiced pediatrics for nearly thirty years and is associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of California School of Medicine, Irvine.Martha Sears is a registered nurse and a parenting and breastfeeding consultant. Together the Searses have authored eleven books on parenting, childcare, and nutrition.Christie Watts Kelly has a degree in elementary education from the University of Memphis. Now a freelance writer and editor, she teaches prenatal yoga and is cofounder of the Memphis chapter of Attachment Parenting International.Renee Andriani is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. In addition to illustrating the Sears Children's Library series and other books for children, she illustrates magazines and greeting cards.; Title: Eat Healthy, Feel Great | [
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11,733 | 2 | Pip, the little brother Daisy helped hatch in Daisy and the Egg (a companion to the acclaimed Come Along, Daisy), achieves sidekick status in this charming follow-up. Simmons leaves the marshes for a barnyard backdrop. When the ducklings' grandpa tells a story about a "Beastie" that was never found, intrepid Daisy goes in search of the creature, and Pip compliantly trails behind. As they check the henhouse, cow pens and pigsty, little Pip repeats the "cheep" of the chicks and the "wee" of the piglets. Simmons's fluidly paced text uses familiar sounds and varies the word pattern only slightly as the feathered siblings make their rounds, allowing youngsters to join in the chorus. Images of Daisy striding off purposefully on her oversize feet, with her head eagerly stretched forward solidly, establish her confident character. Daisy and Pip look adorably tiny peering up through the fence slats at their larger neighbors. What they first mistake for the "beastie" in the dark shed turns out to be a litter of kittens, who, looking patently nonthreatening by the light of day, join the ducklings in play. Enterprising Daisy adapts readily to the role of big sister, and she's a natural leader; readers will follow her anywhere. Ages 3-7. (Mar.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.PreSchool-Daisy and her baby brother Pip return in this companion story to Come Along, Daisy! (1998) and Daisy and the Egg (1999, both Little, Brown). When Grandpa Duck falls asleep after telling the ducklings their favorite story about a mysterious "Beastie," they decide to explore the farmyard in search of it. Simmons's illustrations utilize a warm palette of colors that breathe life into the scenes. Daisy is especially lifelike, full of personality and inquisitive expressions. The colors effectively darken when the siblings peer into a shadowed shed after hearing an unfamiliar noise. The coloring gets darker still as the two creep inside to investigate. A wonderful azure-blue double-page spread has a wide-eyed Daisy and cowering Pip on one page, and the sound "-EEOOOW!" on the other, perfectly capturing the suspense of the moment when they locate the Beastie. Running out of the shed and into the safety of both sunny daylight and Grandpa, they realize that the monster is in fact three little kittens and their mother. "Grandpa laughed-and Daisy and Pip played with the kitten beasties all day long." Youngsters will laugh along with this first-rate storytime romp.Lisa Gangemi Krapp, Rockville Centre Public Library, NY Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Daisy and the Beastie | [
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11,734 | 2 | Daisy the duckling and her even duckling-er little brother, Pip, are playing hide-and-seek in this engaging lift-the-flap book. Pip scurries off, and Daisy begins to search high and low. Is he in the henhouse? Open the door and find out. "Cluck! Cluck!" cackles the chicken. Is he in the pigsty? "Wee! Wee! No, Pip's not here," squeak the piglets. Is he in the flowers? "Buzz! Buzz! No, Pip's not here," drones the bee. Is he with Mama Duck? That might just be the best guess of all. Youngsters who fell in love with Daisy in Come Along, Daisy!, Daisy and the Egg, Daisy's Day Out, and Jane Simmons's other ducky titles, will gladly join in the play with their favorite yellow duckling and her sweet sibling. Simmons's lush, spring colors invite the reader to linger over each illustration, examining the darker intricacies within the flowers and the swirling colors of the pond and lily pads. (Baby to preschool) --Emilie CoulterThe indefatigable duck is back in Daisy's Hide-and-Seek by Jane Simmons, this time looking for Pip. Youngsters can join Daisy in her search by pulling flaps that open the door to the chicken coop or by peeling back the petals of a poppy. The paintings are as luxurious as ever.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Daisy's Hide and Seek : A Lift the Flap Book | [
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11,736 | 2 | Irene Smalls has been a model, an actress, a radio reporter, and a small business owner, but her favorite job is being a children's author. She has written several books for young readers, including Kevin and His Dad, also illustrated by Michael Hays.Michael Hays has illustrated many picture books, as well as many book jackets for older readers. He has also taught children's book illustration at Columbia College Chicago, and enjoys music and storytelling.; Title: Jonathan and His Mommy | [
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11,737 | 13 | Kindergarten-Grade 4-Steiner continues her popular series in which simple verses challenge readers to identify thousands of everyday objects on oversized spreads. What is unique and delightful is that the everyday objects are playing new roles in these photographed vignettes: a loaf of bread is a tunnel, long human hair is a curtain, kidney beans are fireplace bricks, a bar of soap is a footstool. The nine assemblages include scenes from The Nutcracker, grandma's kitchen, and New Year's Eve. Steiner also offers instructions for making ornaments and edible treats, and an interview in which she answers such questions as, "What is the most unusual thing you've ever used?" (Deer vertebrae; a hand grenade). In both presentation and delivery, this is clever, ingenious, and fun both for readers and nonreaders, and for sharing or for browsing alone.-M. W.Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Joan Steiner is a graduate of Barnard College and a self-taught artist. Her two previous Look-Alikes books have sold more than one million copies and been published in sixteen countries around the world. Ms. Steiner is the recipient of numerous art and design awards, including a Society of Illustrators Award and a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship.; Title: Look-Alikes Christmas: The More You Look, the More You See! | [
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11,738 | 6 | Joan Steiner is a graduate of Barnard College and a self-taught artist. Her previous Look-Alikes books have sold more than one million copies and have been published in sixteen countries around the world. She is the recipient of numerous art and design awards, including a Society of Illustrators Award and a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship. ; Title: Look-Alikes Around the World | [
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11,739 | 5 | PreSchool-Grade 3?Osebo the leopard has a drum that is the envy of all the animals, and even of Nyame, the Sky-God. When Osebo refuses to give the instrument to him, Nyame offers a reward to the creature who can bring it. The beasts try and fail until the smallest of them, the tortoise Achi-cheri, succeeds by her wiles. This pourquoi tale told with a light touch is offered with the same verve as well-loved Anansi tales, and Souhami's paper-collage art enhances its vitality. Vivid color overlays placed strategically in white space create dramatic effects, and African-inspired masks and garments lend authenticity to the book. A satisfying choice for reading aloud and a solid addition to African folklore collections.?Carolyn Noah, Central Mass. Regional Library System, Worcester, MACopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 3^-6. Artful simplicity is at the center of this African pourquoi story. Nyame, the sky-god, promises a reward to whoever brings him the leopard's drum. One by one, the animals of the forest try, but with no luck. It is the small tortoise, Achi-cheri, who triumphs by using her wits to trick the leopard, and in the bargain, she wins a hard, protective shell. The story exhibits a fine symmetry between the spare yet rhythmic text ("your fine drum, your huge drum, your magnificent drum" ) and the vibrantly colored cut-paper pictures. Although McAlinden sometimes leaves too much white space, his illustrations have an appealing sense of balance and composition. Even when the leopard is not at center stage, for instance, his presence is felt through a polka-dot tail tucked in a corner or a paw along the edge of the page. A pronunciation guide would have been helpful; no source note. Julie Corsaro; Title: The Leopard's Drum: An Asante Tale from West Africa | [
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11,740 | 1 | PreS Daisy returns in an oversized board-book format. Children will recognize Simmons's charming illustrations from Come along, Daisy (1998) and Daisy and the Egg (1999, both Little, Brown). Here, the little yellow duckling "likes to play with the butterflies/and dance around the reeds" and "swim under water and/chase fishes through the weeds." But what she likes most is to sleep under Mama Duck's "soft, warm wing." In Go to Sleep, on three gorgeously rich and bright double-page spreads, Mama gently says, "Go to sleep, Daisy." But Daisy can't, because she hears the bats flit, the moths flutter, the swallows swoop, the owls hoot, the reeds creak, and the mice squeak. When, on the final pages, Mama whispers for her to "Look how bright the moon is," Daisy can't; she's fast asleep! The truly outstanding illustrations will capture the attention of babies, and the gentle, minimal text will appeal to toddlers with short attention spans. Lisa Falk, Los Angeles Public LibraryCopyright 1999 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Daisy's Favorite Things (First Daisy Book) | [
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11,741 | 13 | PreSchool-Grade 2-A picture-book adaptation of the familiar childhood game featuring animal characters. Wolff's distinctive watercolor-and-pen art brings the lively chant to life. The title page shows Skunk taking cookies out of an oven, but by the first page of the story, the cookie jar is empty. Accompanied by Lizard, he ventures out into a desert landscape accusing, in turn, a number of animals of taking his baked goods. Each illustration provides a visual clue to which creature Skunk will approach next. A feather on the ground leads to Raven, and so on. The authors expand on the game by allowing each animal to respond with an alibi of sorts. For example, Beaver replies, "Who, me?/Couldn't be!/My favorite snack/Is sticks in a stack." Children will enjoy the challenge of solving the mystery and astute observers will notice the clues provided on the front cover and title page. In the happy ending, the culprit Ants invite all of the animals to share Skunk's cookies, and the baker himself doesn't seem to mind. This book includes instructions to play the circle game, and the music and guitar chords necessary to sing the song. Fun for storytimes and for one-on-one sharing.Tim Wadham, Maricopa County Library District, Phoenix, AZ Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 3-5. A children's rhyme is given visual expression in this colorful picture book. "Who took the cookies from the cookie jar?" is the repeated question, which is followed by protests from various animals being accused of cookie theft. Ashley Wolff sets the illustrations in the American Southwest; a skunk, dressed western style, with a bandana, a vest, and a cowboy hat, plays detective, searching for clues and asking about the cookies. The artwork is bright and cheerful, ending with a double-page spread of all the animals (and the guilty ants) munching cookies in the moonlight. Directions for playing a game based on the rhyme, plus music for the rhyme, preface the story. Todd MorningCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Who Took the Cookies from the Cookie Jar? | [
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11,742 | 0 | Imagine the excitement of rooting around in an old attic and discovering the letters, diaries, and photo albums of a relative. What if that memorabilia opened a window on the sinking of the Titanic, the most famous sea disaster of all time? That's exactly what happened to Leighton H. Coleman III. Exploring the attic of his relative Daisy Corning Stone Spedden, he found many personal treasures, including a charming book Daisy had written for her 8-year-old son, Douglas, in 1913. This story, combined with award-winning artist Laurie McGaw's gorgeous watercolor illustrations, actual family photographs, keepsakes, and historic postcards, weaves the fabric of Polar the Titanic Bear, an engaging slice of history for all ages, told through the black glass eyes of an extraordinary toy bear named Polar.The story begins in the toy workshop where Polar is born, and quickly moves to the point where he is given to "Master," Daisy Spedden's son Douglas. Soon the boy and bear are inseparable! As the wealthy Speddens are world travelers, Polar and his new family sail from New York to Algiers and on to the French Riviera, until it comes time for them to return to America on the Titanic. On the fateful night of the sinking, Polar and the Speddens are lucky enough to be lowered down the side of the luxury liner in a lifeboat, but when the family boards the rescue ship, Polar finds himself left behind! How will Polar make it back to his best friend?In the epilogue, rich with family photographs, the historical context for the story is fully and engagingly explained, with more details on the Titanic disaster as well as a smattering of toy history. This is a wonderful gift book--the richness and emotion of the story are all the more poignant when enhanced by the Spedden family photographs, their tragic personal story, and the reflection of an era that will never exist again. (All ages ... excellent for reading aloud to ages 6 and older, but perfect for 9- to 12-year-olds, too.) --Karin SnelsonIn a curious but successful hybrid of fact and fiction, an affable stuffed polar bear is the narrator of this true tale written in 1913 by Spedden, an American heiress who traveled extensively with her husband and their son, Douglas. Polar, a character modeled on an actual toy that Douglas received as a Christmas gift, offers a chatty travelogue of the Speddens' visits to such locales as Madeira, Algiers and Paris. The bear's detailed account may prove tedious to the target audience-until midway through the book, when the Speddens and Polar board a new luxury liner called the Titanic. The family survives the disastrous collision with the iceberg (however, according to an epilogue by Leighton H. Coleman III, a descendant of the author, Douglas died in a car accident three years later). Snapshots from the Speddens' photo album and other memorabilia (e.g., a 1910 postcard of the F.A.O. Schwartz toy store, where Polar is purchased; a ticket entitling the bearer to use of the Turkish baths aboard the Titanic) provide intriguing glimpses of a long-gone lifestyle. Also evoking the Edwardian era are McGaw's romantic paintings, equally effective in their portrayal of the drama at sea and the love between a boy and his bear. Ages 8-12. Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Polar the Titanic Bear | [
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11,743 | 2 | Feuding siblings take turns narrating this snappy account of the woes and joys of junior high. Ages 10-up. Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Who Put That Hair in My Toothbrush? | [
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11,744 | 1 | PreSchool-Grade 4The beloved folk song bounces and hoots in this newly expanded version: "She'll be comin''round the mountain when she comes./She'll be bouncin''round the mountain when she comes./She'll be honkin', she'll be hootin', she'll be shoutin', she'll be tootin',/She'll be comin''round the mountain when she comes." The action is set in a little town in the Southwest where an array of animals awaits a visitor's arrival, all the while preparing a guest room and a huge fiesta. A lizard with a banjo leads up the band as foxes tango, a raccoon makes a piata, and several skunks cook up some tacos. Many of the creatures are busy reading, including a vulture perched on a rafter, a rabbit on a rooftop, and an armadillo armed with a book light for after dark. Wolff's festive and funny illustrations, done in gouache and pastels, enhance the merriment of Sturges's rhythmic verses. Throughout the book, a truck can be seen in the background, drawing ever nearer as it navigates the mountain turns, passes, and tunnels. Finally, beneath the light of the moon, a librarian arrives along with the Six White Horses Book Mobile. As the final plot twist unfolds, young listeners who haven't already joined in will holler along with the last chorus of "Yea! She's Here!"Bina Williams, Bridgeport Public Library, CT Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 1-3. In traditional versions of "She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain," listeners wind up pretty certain that someone will be comin'--but who? This southwestern-flavored variation on the familiar folk song proposes a clever, satisfying answer. A community nestled in a craggy, red-rock canyon prepares for an obviously beloved visitor: "The cactus plants will blossom, coyote'll wake up possum, / The reception will be awesome when she comes!" The identity of the honored guest? Suffice it to say that the conclusion, cleverly foreshadowed in Wolff's gouache-and-pastel artwork, will leave librarians feeling duly appreciated. As in Sturges and Wolff's previous song adaptation set in the Southwest, Who Took the Cookies from the Cookie Jar? (2000), this has a cast of festively attired anthropomorphic animals appropriate to the region, including lizards, armadillos, and rattlers. Despite rhyming that sometimes feels forced (celebrants pair their dinner enchilada and ensalada with a beverage called "fruitilada," whatever that is), Sturges' verses are undeniably rollicking, and they will surely inspire storytime crowds to sing along. Jennifer MattsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain | [
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11,745 | 2 | Phoebe Stone is the author of All the Blue Moons at the Wallace Hotel, which the Boston Globe called, "a book full of joy and beauty" and "a true children's classic," as well as the author and illustrator of When the Wind Bears Go Dancing; Go Away, Shelley Boo!; and What Night Do the Angels Wander? She has twice received the Vermont Council on the Arts Fellowship for painting, and her work has appeared in many galleries and museums. Phoebe grew up both painting and writing in a family of novelists and poets. She lives with her husband, photographer David Carlson, and son, Ethan, in Middlebury, Vermont.; Title: When the Wind Bears Go Dancing | [
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11,746 | 11 | In 1987, a skeleton was turned up near a Boy Scout camp in Missouri. A forensic anthropologist was brought and, using clues from the skeleton and some decaying clothes found nearby, determined that the victim was a young Asian woman. From there, police where able to determine the identity first of the victim and then of her killer. Using the Missouri case as a jumping-off point, The Bone Detectives provides an introduction for young readers to the science of forensics. Written for curious readers who are approaching adolescence, this book is sure to appeal to the nearly universal interest that age group exhibits for the macabre and the horrible."More than two hundred bones hold our bodies together, and each one tells a story"-right from the opening words, readers will find themselves glued to this fact-filled foray into the fine art of forensics. A real-life murder case solved through the painstaking work of "bone detectives" serves as a springboard for examining the techniques employed by forensic anthropologists in fighting crime and unraveling archeological puzzles. How a person's height, weight, sex, ethnic heritage and so on can be estimated from just a handful of bones makes for absorbing reading, and the plentiful accompanying photographs are equally intriguing. In addition to the murder case, first-time author Jackson highlights several historically significant finds-including the "Lucy" fossil, a bone fragment found at Little Bighorn, and perhaps this decade's most spectacular discovery, the 5300-year-old mummified "Iceman" found in the Alps (an artistic facial reconstruction is eerily lifelike). The handsome design and Jackson's equable presentation help tone down the grislier aspects of the subject matter. Ages 10-up. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Bone Detectives: How Forensic Anthropologists Solve Crimes and Uncover Mysteries of the Dead | [
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11,747 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1-While Mom's away one Saturday, Kevin and his dad spend a companionable day together. First, they clean the house, then they have a little batting practice in the park, and, finally, the guys enjoy an action movie followed by a snack and a walk home. The simple language and unobtrusive rhyme of the text is well matched by the soft, realistic illustrations in oils, which show an African-American father and son quietly savoring their time together. Good humor-and a bit of lighthearted silliness that transforms ordinary chores into something special and enjoyable-is shown in such recognizable bits of action as using a feather duster on the nose of their golden retriever, who manages to involve himself in every activity. Soft, sunny tones and large areas of color, applied thinly enough to show the texture of the canvas, convey the action, yet allow readers to focus on the affectionate interaction between father and son rather than only on the tasks being performed. With its easy, rhythmic language and readily recognizable activities, this is a good choice for storytime. And, of course, young dog lovers will follow everything that the golden retriever does.Marian Drabkin, Richmond Public Library, CA Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.There is something profoundly elemental going on in Smalls's book: the capturing of a moment of unmediated joy. It's not melodramatic, but just a Saturday in which an African-American father and son immerse themselves in each other's company when the woman of the house is away. Putting first things first, they tidy up the house, with an unheralded sense of purpose motivating their actions: ``Then we clean, clean, clean the windows,/wipe, wipe, wash them right./My dad shines in the windows' light.'' When their work is done, they head for the park for some batting practice, then to the movies where the boy gets to choose between films. After a snack, they work their way homeward, racing each other, doing a dance step or two, then ``Dad takes my hand and slows down./I understand, and we slow down./It's a long, long walk./We have a quiet talk and smile.'' Smalls treats the material without pretense, leaving it guileless and thus accessible to readers. Hays's artwork is wistful and idyllic, just as this day is for one small boy. (Picture book. 5-8) -- Copyright 1999, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.; Title: Kevin and His Dad | [
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11,748 | 11 | A jaunty young adventuress longs to go alligator-hunting with the men in her family. "Hooo!" said PW in a starred review. "This picture book romp in the Louisiana swamps is one exhilarating outing." Ages 4-8. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Feliciana Feydra Leroux: A Cajun Tall Tale | [
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11,749 | 2 | Kindergarten-Grade 2?Richly rendered folkloric angels are the selling point of this rhymed look at the special night when the celestial beings gather to celebrate Christmas Eve with the world's children. Sometimes awkward verses accompany each two-page spread: "And they call to children around the world/to pass the candle along./ The light that burns is the spirit of love/ that lives in the Christmas song." Perhaps better suited to adult gift giving and angel-cultists than to youngsters, this gloriously illustrated book has charm even if it doesn't have a story.?ACCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 4^-7. Stone's text poses one long question about a special night: "What night do the angels wander the woods, / tossing fruits and acorns and seed / for the hungry rabbits and squirrels and birds / that come to the woods to feed?" Each impressive spread gives another clue: "And when do the angels skip and dance / in a crystal globe of light? / Around and around the lantern moon / they dance the wintry night?" The word imagery is mostly lovely, though occasionally pretentious, but probably an audience slightly older than the usual picture-book crowd will best be able to savor the words. The artwork, executed in pastels, is, naturally, full of angels, multiethnic creatures in glorious red dresses who sweep through the sky. Dotted with golden lights, caressed by roses, and inhabited by birds, animals, and dancing children, the pictures retain the essence of a magical dream. Ilene Cooper; Title: What Night Do the Angels Wander? | [] | Test |
11,750 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1Otto is back in his next big adventureheading to school. Starting with his favorite breakfast, cereal, juice, and a banana split, the pup faces a child's typical first-day worries but has a good time when he settles in. His lessons include learning to wag his tail without knocking things over; finding out that shoes are for wearing and not chewing; and sharing toys and gamesall capped with the refrain of Good dog, Otto! Parr uses his trademark bold primary colors, blocky simple characters, and heavy black line to illustrate this tale. He keeps the focus on the fun while sharing insights on this new experience.Marge Loch-Wouters, Menasha's Public Library, WI Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS. Using pure colors and elemental shapes outlined in black, Parr tells the story of dog-boy Otto. Unlike so many picture books' animal heroes, Otto has as many canine characteristics as human ones. He gets dressed and rides the school bus, but in class he learns how to wag his tail without knocking things over, and when he waits his turn for the bathroom, he is on all fours. Although text and art are simple in the extreme, young kids may be a bit befuddled by Otto's identity permutations; unlike adults, they probably won't have confronted the question, if Pluto and Goofy are both dogs, why does only Goofy wear clothes? Children who are able to grasp the concept will find things to like, and Parr's last-page message adds support for a new experience: "The first day of school is fun and exciting. You will make new friends, learn new things, and you will be really smart." Ilene CooperCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Otto Goes to School | [
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11,751 | 12 | Herv Tullet, art director for more than 10 years and illustrator for the New Yorker, has produced a fascinating celebration of composition and color with Night and Day: A Book of Eye-Catching Opposites. Light converts to the shadow of a silhouette, order moves to disorder, and everything vanishes to nothing, in impossibly clever, purely visual ways. The transformations from one concept to another happen via a die-cut hole in the center of each spread that reveals a component of the next page. "Slow" (illustrated as a snail moving up a hill) accelerates to "fast" when the spiraled snail shell turns out to be a racecar wheel on the next page. A pure white page shouts "clean" while the "dirty" page that follows explodes with multicolored paint, including fingerprints. Most of the opposite concepts are fairly straightforward--"little/big," "inside/outside," "full/empty," "intact/broken"--but other comparisons such as "foot/hand," "boat/airplane," "daddy/mommy" are more contrasting than opposite in nature. This aspect of the book is interesting in itself, as the bold, ultramodern illustrations challenge the reader to think about why things are or are not true opposites, and how concepts thought to be opposite often share components. This unusual book is a visual, conceptual delight that is every bit as compelling for adults as it is for young children. (All ages) --Karin SnelsonPublished last year in France as Faut Pas Confondre, this unusual, often witty paper-over-board bookAwith one effusive script word per spreadAuses die-cut holes to establish pairs of antonyms. In a typical sequence, "order" is represented by neat rows of shapes, including yellow circles, one of which is formed by a peephole; in the next spread, explaining "disorder," the yellow circle is still in its place, but the other shapes are strewn about. The shell of a snail climbing uphill in "slow" becomes the wheel of a car racing downhill for "fast"; in a more problematic pairing, red "pills" turn into red "candy." The jaunty artwork uses thick brushwork and just a few colors per spread to conjure its simple subjects: shapes, arrows, cartoon people rendered with the merest flourish of lines. This concept book has a playful, careless, intelligent quality that makes it amusing browsing for innocents and sophisticates, young and old, little and big.... All ages. (Sept.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Night/Day: A Book of Eye-Catching Opposites | [
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11,752 | 1 | Grade 1-4. In a quaint New England village populated by an array of animals done up in jackets a la Beatrix Potter, Caleb Corgi, a dog detective, begins to feel uneasy about the large number of raccoons appearing in town. Upon investigating, he discovers that they have kidnapped Babe, the "Biggest Rooster on Earth," to cook for a feast, and he sets off to the rescue. The plot is predictable; it is the details that offer pleasure. Tudor uses colorfully descriptive language that brings richness to the story. For example, on finding a trash can "vibrating violently," Caleb taps on the lid and "a shocking volley of oaths greeted his ears." It is a trapped squirrel who tells him, "Those #*#*#* (quite unprintable) raccoons put me in it." The pictures are also a delight, moving from crowded country stores to the raccoons' dark warren and finally to a hot-air balloon drifting over the countryside. Tudor's sketchy watercolors, both small scale and panoramic spreads, draw viewers in for a closer look at all of the homey details. With its slightly longer length and a more challenging vocabulary than most picture books, this title may appeal more to older children and the lucky adults who can share it with them.?Judith Gloyer, Milwaukee Public LibraryCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.A delectable companion to The Corgiville Fair (1971), in which Tudor employs conversational prose to revisit the pastoral setting and farmyard inhabitants of the original. Caleb Corgi turns determined detective with the kidnapping of Babe, ``the biggest rooster on earth who made a yearly sensation at the Corgiville Fair.'' The scoundrels in this case are rumored to be Hiram Racky and his band of evil raccoon radicals, soon to be outwitted by the well-educated Caleb himself. Complete with an old-fashioned hot-air balloon escape and the aid of Charley Crow, the story finds Babe eating amaretto biscuits on his way back to Corgiville, where a full-fledged celebration awaits. Within this rousing good guys/bad guys tale are cheeky animal characters outfitted in vests and topcoats, sophisticated humor, nods to Julia Child, Gertrude Stein, and others who will not be known to children, but Tudor's devotees will love this caper, and others will want to go unearth the first work. (Picture book. 7-10) -- Copyright 1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.; Title: The Great Corgiville Kidnapping | [
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11,753 | 2 | "Tip-toe, tippity toe Hip-hop, hippity hop Dig-deep, diggity deep Slither-slee, slithery slee Scritch-scratch, scritchity scratch Creep-crawl, creepity crawl"Join Little Mouse, Little Frog, Little Mole, Little Snake, and other baby critters as they creep, scritch, and slither their way to their respective Grandmas' houses. Jane Yolen, award-winning author of many books for young people, including Beneath the Ghost Moon: A Halloween Tale (also illustrated by Laurel Molk), has a knack for creating simple, magical tales of immense appeal to children. Molk's exquisite watercolors, with splashes of green following the frogs, and splotches of red-brown where the moles are digging, are full-page works of art. Young readers will want to climb right into the pages to slither with Little Snake and scritch-scratch with Little Duck. Subtle details, from the tiny flies evading Little Frog's tongue to the lichen-covered rocks under Little Spider's web, add plenty of visual interest to this charming read-aloud. (Ages 3 to 7) --Emilie CoulterYolen's (Child of Faerie, Child of Earth) rhyming picture book chirps a chipper spring song about young animals off to a visit with Grandma. Little Mouse moves "tip-toe, tippity-toe," Little Mole begins to "dig-deep, diggity deep" and Little Spider does a "creep-crawl creepity crawl," each headed to a different but equally wonderful, place: Grandma's house. Though each has planned a separate journey, the animals find themselves playfully hopping, slithering and digging over and under one another as they all move along a grassy meadow. But as Yolen sums up: "Wherever Grandma's house is found--/ In hole, in tree, or underground,/ In web, or bog, or in a nest--/ Why, Grandma's house is always best." Featuring soft and cheery yellows and greens, Molk's (Good Job, Oliver!) sunny watercolors capture both the exuberance of the young woodland animals and the sprouting, hatching newness of the season. The book's horizontally expansive trim size helps convey the wealth of marshy textures and a sense of the fun journey as the creatures' anticipation increases. Ages 2-6. Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Off We Go! | [
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11,754 | 13 | Nadine Bernard Westcott is well known for her award-winning renditions of such classic chants as Skip to My Lou and The Lady with the Alligator Purse.; Title: I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly | [
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11,755 | 13 | Left to mind the farm while his parents go shopping, a little boy watches helplessly as the barnyard animals take over. Well, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em! Soon he's sharing in the hullabaloo, frolicking with the cows in the kitchen, the sheep in the bathtub, and the roosters in the pantry, helping to make a major mess. In the spirit of Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond's If You Give a Pig a Pancake (the pigs in the parlor are even eating pancakes!), this lively adaptation of the well-loved song is guaranteed to perk up the dullest day. Nadine Bernard Westcott creates a riot of sounds, sights, and giggles for the young and old. As in her other song-to-book adaptations (including Peanut Butter and Jelly and I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly), the lyrics form most of the text, while Westcott's delightfully chaotic watercolors turn the simple song into a hilarious story. The small board book format is ideal for little hands (and teeth). Recommended use: Sing-along! (Baby to preschool) --Emilie Coulter"...a raucous, wonderfully ludicrous version of the familiar song..." -- Publisher's Weekly, 4/10/00; Title: Skip to My Lou | [
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11,756 | 16 | Wilson's first book smoothly adapts the lively rhythms of the classic childhood song "Over in the Meadow" to the denizens of African plains: "Over in the grasslands/ in the heat of the sun/ Lived an old mother rhino/ and her little rhino one./ 'Munch,' said the mother. 'We munch,' said the one./ So they munched all day/ in the heat of the sun." The following spreads devote similar attention to different animal families of increasing size. The verses wind down with grown-up monkeys "and their little monkeys ten," the latter being put to sleep "in a big warm den." Bartlett's (Oliver's Vegetables) sunny full-page paintings give this straightforward rhyme considerable appeal. Saturated tropical colors light up frontal views of friendly animals, who face the audience almost as if grouped for a family portrait. On verso spreads, the number featured in each verse appears in the top left corner, below which flows a border echoing a motif from the painting paired with it. The hard-to-resist cover illustration, of four tangerine-colored lion cubs snuggling with their mother under a lush orange sky, gives a good indication of the pleasures within. Ages 3-7. (Sept.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.PreSchool-Grade 1-An appealing takeoff on "Over in the Meadow," this counting book enumerates 10 cozy mother-and-offspring sets, from rhinos to monkeys. Though the rhymes are sometimes predictable (bees buzz) or slightly strained (rhyming "four" with "roared"), these slight offenses are tamed by the textured vignettes done in energetic colors like tangerine, lemon, and azure. The wavy outlined illustrations, familiar from Bartlett's art in Vivian French's "Oliver" books (Orchard), work well here, presenting fine habitat details. The creatures are droll-mother hare's bewilderment and Ms. Toad's wide grin will easily engage youngsters. The patterned vertical borders on the versos pick up a design element from the facing page and present the Arabic numerals. The book finishes with a double-page spread showing the animals and numbers learned.Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Over in the Grasslands | [
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11,757 | 2 | JANE YOLEN is one of North Americas most successful and respected authors for children. Among her best-loved titles are Owl Moon, Devils Arithmetic, How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? and Briar Rose . Her list of awards includes the Caldecott Award, the World Fantasy Award, and two Christopher Medals. VLASTA VAN KAMPEN s award-winning childrens titles include: Beetle Bedlam, The Last Straw, ABC/123: The Canadian Alphabet and Counting Book, Orchestranimals , and Marigolds Wings . Vlasta has earned numerous honours, including the Governor Generals Award, the Graphic Arts Illustrator Award, the 2001 IODE Award, and the Blue Spruce Award.; Title: Child of Faerie, Child of Earth | [
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11,758 | 2 | The highly prolific Yolen ( Owl Moon ; Elfabet ) here relates a bittersweet memory from an important period in her childhood: the two years during which her father was away at war. She recalls the fun she and her cousin Michael had when the family piled into the car to go see Daddy's ship off at the docks--the children ate ice cream cones, but Mama "cried all the way home." At the beach the next day Janie and Michael see some tiny spots on the horizon. Michael tells her that they are ships, but Janie doesn't believe him. (The specks are so small, she says, and her daddy's ship was so big. . . .) Five-year-old Michael teaches her a "secret of the world"--as he moves further away from her, he gets smaller. When father returns and tells his daughter that she is "lots bigger than I remembered," Janie explains, "Now you are here, so I am big." This timely, nostalgic story is told with simple grace, and Janie's thoughts and experiences are believably childlike. Baker's ( The Third-Story Cat ) watercolors are poignant, evocative and contain just the right amount of sentimentality. Ages 4-8. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: All Those Secrets of the World | [
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11,759 | 18 | Combining brief fictionalized accounts of historical events with factual information, profiles of notable women and men, and related projects, these titles adopt a playful approach to teaching American history. Revolution describes life in the 13 colonies and the road to independence, including the Boston Tea Party, the winter at Valley Forge and the Battle of Yorktown. The hands-on sections include a play about the Boston Massacre, a game in which players take on the roles of a customs officer and a smuggler, and a recipe for "Old Glory Ice Cream." Biographies of Phillis Wheatley and Thomas Paine, as well as sections on pirates, secret codes and an early submarine, round out an already comprehensive volume. Less focused, American Indians explores the legends, traditions and customs of the many tribes that made their homes in what is now the United States. Various spreads are devoted to coming-of-age ceremonies, Hopi architecture, the whale hunts of the Makah and other topics. Activity ideas range from weaving baskets to making spirit figures and playing traditional games. The snappy, fast-paced lessons are short enough to whet the appetite without being overwhelming; lists of books and videos and information about visiting historic sites are appended. Ages 8-12. Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 3-6-Two entries in a series that takes a variety-store approach to specific events and people in American history. Indians focuses on various tribes (Quinault, Maidu, Hopi, Paiute, Crow, Iroquois, Cherokee) and geographic areas, and introduces important legends, beliefs, and ceremonies. The book also includes intriguing projects, games, recipes, and first-person accounts. Revolution offers short chapters on events leading up to and including the war, along with sidebars of historical trivia, plays for readers to act out, art projects, and other activities. Readers get glimpses of the hard life of British soldiers; important people (e.g., Daniel Boone, Benjamin Franklin, Phillis Wheatley); and events (the Boston Tea Party and the Battles of Lexington and Concord, among others). These fine resources are written in a chatty but authoritative style and illustrated with black-and-white drawings, diagrams, and sketches. Teachers will discover many new ways to bring history alive, while students will get hooked on the fascinating tidbits of information. Each title ends with an "If you want to know more" section that describes books, videos, historic sites, and projects. Interesting, exciting presentations.Beth Tegart, Oneida City Schools, NYCopyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Book of the American Revolution (Brown Paper School US Kids History) | [
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11,760 | 2 | Grade 1-5A young girl's eyesight began slipping away a year ago. With her white cane in hand, she ventures on a subway trip using her imagination to take herself and readers on a journey. Waiting for the train, I start to wonder if all the subway tracks in the world join together. Then where would I go? She reveals what she sees in her mind's eye as she explores and discovers the world around her. She watches clouds change shape while resting on the back of a whale. She dreams of dolphins and learning their language and the sea's secrets. Poetic, lyrical language is used in this translation from Chinese. The girl is strong and admirable, and while readers empathize with her disability, they will rejoice in her independence and imagination, considering what is real and what is possible. Liao's watercolor illustrations invite readers to take time, slow down, and pore over the details. Children might imagine what it would be like to be sightless, but the story will inspire them to use their own senses with more clarity as they look at their own surroundings, even the most familiar ones.Helen Foster James, University of California at San Diego Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Jimmy Liao was born in Taipei, Taiwan and received a degree in design from the Chinese Culture University. He is the author and illustrator of over fifteen hugely popular books that have been translated into English, French, German, Greek, Japanese, Korean, and Thai. ; Title: The Sound of Colors: A Journey of the Imagination | [
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11,761 | 1 | PreSchool-Grade 1-In this engaging read-aloud, a little girl stumbles, drops her ice-cream cone, and gives a frustrated cry, despite the narrator's warning to "Never, EVER shout in a zoo-/because if you do-/anything might happen." Before long, the hapless heroine is being pursued by a scary bear, a moose on the loose, escaped apes, and an ever-growing menagerie of other animals. Released from tanks and cages, the creatures exact their revenge and gleefully surround the child, locking her (and some other humans) in a pen. The last page shows the girl, who is now standing next to an exhibit of a frozen dinosaur, stifling another shout. Observers are drawn into events on the first page, where the watercolor-and-pencil illustrations simply but effectively introduce the locale and then quickly propel the action forward. Presented against broad white backgrounds, the expressive animals project a benign ferocity tempered by baffled amusement. The bouncy text makes use of alliteration, repetition, and rhyming phrases as the narrator speaks directly to the bumptious child ("Uh-oh! Don't say I didn't warn you"). This lighthearted romp disguises a slightly scary concept, as captive creatures successfully break their bonds in an otherwise familiar and "safe" setting, but the mischievous tone and predictable developments mitigate the fear factor. Pair this with Shirley Neitzel's Our Class Took a Trip to the Zoo (Greenwillow, 2002) for a silly armchair adventure.Carol Ann Wilson, Westfield Memorial Library, NJCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.In this uproarious cause-and-effect story, one innocent little shout from a young girl creates chaos among the zoo animals. Lively, detailed illustrations bring the friendly stampede of animals to life and will have readers laughing out loud!; Title: Never, Ever Shout in a Zoo | [
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11,762 | 17 | Grade 1-4-There were the Wright brothers. In point of fact, there were two of them older than the famous pair, and one in between who died along with his twin sister in infancy. And there was a little sister, the last child in the family, Katharine, born three years after Orville. It is from her perspective that Yolen writes, and she includes the important facts and events of the brothers' achievement in flight along with incidentals that provide a window into Wright family life. The text is arranged vertically on one page, suggestive of free verse in its irregular rhythms, and faces an illustration. In an author's note, Yolen credits several biographers along with numerous letters and diary entries for documentation of incidents and conversations. Katharine Wright seems a little like a child in voice, although she was 29 years old in 1903, the year of the historic flight. Her words here can only be adult reminiscences. Burke's paintings are chock-full of realistic and well-researched detail. The newspaper masthead, "West Side News," is clearly visible in the scene showing the Wrights' printing business. And, although there is no mention of the family love of music in the text, Orv's mandolin is propped up on a couch near books whose spines contain the names Lilienthal and Chanute (contemporary flight engineers and experimenters). This book would be useful in combination with straightforward accounts to flesh out a more complete and convincing picture of these personalities. In this centennial year, the voice of another Wright sibling is welcome.Harriett Fargnoli, Great Neck Library, NYCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.*Starred Review* Gr. 3-5, somewhat younger for reading aloud. Katherine Wright, three years younger than Orville, tells the story of her brothers' fascination with flight. She details the toy flying machine they played with in childhood, the years of building bicycles, and Orville and Wilber's experimentation with manned flight, and builds to her first flight in the world-famous Kitty Hawk. Told in free verse, the narrative focuses on Will and Orv and their achievements, but underlying all that is Yolen's quiet appreciation of the woman who believed in their dream and minded their house and even their shop while they worked toward achieving it. Says Katherine, "I kept the store. Will and Orv kept the sky." In similarly understated fashion, Burke's beautifully composed, full-page illustrations suit the tone of the text with their quiet dignity. The appended author's note refers to printed and archival sources for the incidents and quotations in the books. Though the phrase "the Wright brothers" has a ring of familiarity, in the future readers may want to amend it to "the Wright siblings," giving Katherine some well-deserved credit for her part in her brothers' efforts. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: My Brothers' Flying Machine: Wilbur, Orville, and Me | [
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11,763 | 0 | Jane Yolen is the author of a great number of books for young readers, including How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight. Among her many awards are a Caldecott Medal, a Caldecott Honor, two Nebula Awards, two Christopher Medals, and the World Fantasy Award. She is also a poet and teacher of writing and literature.; Title: Letting Swift River Go | [
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11,764 | 1 | PreSchool-KThe words cattle drive have new meaning as clever cows Mabel and Molly sneak Farmer's keys from his back pocket to take the truck for a quick spin. They can't read stop signs, have never heard a police siren, and don't know what flashing lights mean or where to find the brake pedal. Chickens and hay bales fly, police give chase, and the mayor shakes his fists in frustration. These cows do make a festive sight with the debris from their close encounter with the mayor's prize flowerbeds filling the streets in the best parade we've ever seen!' They are celebrities. The people wanted autographs,/but cows, of course, can't spell./They stamped their hooves in pads of ink,/which worked out rather well. A repeated Sakes alive! refrain and rhyming couplets frame the text, illustrated with cartoon figures in pastel acrylics. Beware these crafty farm animalsthe horses are now asking to drive. Welcome silliness in any library.Mary Elam, Forman Elementary School, Plano, TX Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.K-Gr. 3. Lose the lassoes, trade the horses for a truck, and switch cowboys for cows and cattle drive takes on comical new meaning. When cow culprits Molly and Mabel steal Farmer's keys, unlock his truck, and zoom away to town, Farmer shouts, "Sakes alive! They're on a cattle drive!" The bovine joyride moves into full gear as Mabel and Molly speed through a stop sign, narrowly missing the sheriff's car, and sideswipe the mayor's flowerbed before whipping into town chased by a parade of police cars. Breezy acrylic illustrations of roundish-faced characters with black-dot eyes bounce along the roadway accompanied by zippy rhymes that zing with humor; there's even a clever salute to Peggy Rathmann's Officer Buckle and Gloria (1995). This has the barnyard insouciance of Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin's Click, Clack, Moo (2000), and an ending that perfectly sets the next escapade: Have you ever seen horses drive? Julie CumminsCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Sakes Alive! A Cattle Drive | [
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11,765 | 1 | PreSchool-K-A fast-paced, rhyming story with vibrant, bouncing illustrations. A toad begins the tale about a gob of bubble gum found on the road. Before long, the little creature gets stuck, is joined by a shrew, a goose, a bee, and a crow. A truck is zooming down the road so the only way out of this sticky predicament is to chew, chew, chew. That is just what the animals do until a bear comes by and more trouble seems imminent. Fortunately, it gets stuck, a hen comes along, and the adventure begins anew. Enjoyable and energetic, this repetitive tale is just the kind of wacky fun that young children love.Andrea Tarr, Corona Public Library, CACopyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-Gr. 1. In this rollicking tale, a blob of pink bubble gum melting in the middle of the road causes big trouble for five animals that get stuck in the "chewy-gooey icky-sticky" mess. Wheeler's snappy rhyming verse, loaded with silly words and onomatopoeia, begs to be read aloud: "Yuck! Ew! The Shrew's stuck, too! / Gooey shrew, gooey shrew / Pointy-nose-all-gluey shrew / Stomping, shouting 'FOOEY!' shrew / Can't get loose." The clever language is just part of the appeal of this well-designed picture book. Creative variations in size, style, and placement of text add visual excitement, as do the bold colors and patterns of Huliska-Beith's acrylic-and-fabric collage illustrations. Wildly exaggerated expressions and body language enhance the slapstick nature of the story and provide plot clues for pre-readers who are paging through on their own. Lauren PetersonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum | [
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11,766 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1-Alone and unloved in the petting zoo, Cushion the porcupine laments his single state. He writes a four-line ditty expressing his woes and decides to court potential partners with a soulful serenade. Surprised and dismayed by his negative reception and totally unaware of the disparaging innuendoes in his personalized lyrics (he croons, "And though you're pink and fat," to the pig; "And though your teeth are bucky," to the beaver), he is about to give up when he meets Barb, a similarly solitary hedgehog. It's love at first sight-no "se-quill" necessary. This sweet and silly saga of the earnest but clueless lothario is a nicely paced combination of story and song (you'll need to make up your own brief tune) accompanied by cheerful watercolor-and-pastel illustrations. Cushion and friends are winsome and expressive and a little grasshopper companion that appears throughout the story is fun to locate. The full-bleed art will work well with an audience while the clever details and puns will bring a smile to children and adults alike. Sure to generate knowing and sympathetic chuckles, this title can be presented along with Helen Lester's A Porcupine Named Fluffy (Houghton, 1986) to make a humorous and prickly pair.Carol Ann Wilson, Westfield Memorial Library, NJCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Lisa Wheeler is the author of Wool Gathering: A Sheep Family Reunion.Janie Bynum has written and illustrated several books for children, including Altoona Baboona and Otis.; Title: Porcupining: A Prickly Love Story | [
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11,767 | 1 | Karma Wilson is the author of the New York Times best-sellers Bear Snores On and Bear Wants More, both illustrated by Jane Chapman. She lives just outside of Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Jim McMullan is an award-winning illustrator whose work has appeared in a variety of books for adults and young readers. He has been internationally recognized for his seventy posters for Lincoln Center Theater. McMullan received the New York Times Best Illustrated Book award in 2002 for the picture book I Stink!, and he has also won the Society of Illustrator's prestigious Hamilton King Award.; Title: Hogwash! (Wilson, Karma) | [
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11,768 | 14 | Ludwin Bemeumans wrote over forty children's books. His illustrations can be found in many museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Musee National d'Art of Paris.; Title: Madeleine (French Edition) | [
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11,769 | 13 | Marie Clay, FRSNZ, FNZPsS, FNZEI(Hon),Emeritus Professor, taught in primary schools and then at the University of Auckland where, for the next 30 years she introduced educational psychologists to ways of preventing psychological problems. She did post-graduate study in Developmental Psychology at the University of Minnesota on a Fulbright Scholarship and completed her doctorate at the University of Auckland with a thesis entitled "Emergent Literacy." Her 'Reading (and writing) Recovery' is an early literacy intervention, which is now implemented in five countries, and three languages. Literacy Lessons Designed For Individuals integrates what has been learned from that innovation with new research and theoretical advocacies. Shifts in early literacy learning can be monitored by teachers using her Observation Survey of Early Literacy Achievement in English, Spanish and French. A series of individual lessons can be delivered in those languages to about 150,000 children worldwide annually using a guidebook called Reading Recovery: Guidelines for Teachers in Training. Literacy Lessons Designed for Individuals is a similar guidebook which aims to make accelerated progress possible for a wider range of problems. Marie Clay was past-President of the International Reading Association, served on the editorial committees of professional journals, was a research consultant at home and abroad including UNESCO, chaired a Social Science Research Committee advising government on policies and research allocations, and worked internationally with problem-solving related to early intervention research and practice.; Title: No Shoes | [
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11,775 | 12 | Scott Foresman Reading Street 2007 Grade 1 Student Edition 1.1High-interest, authentic literature provides opportunities for cross-textual reading in the content areas. Practice with higher-order thinking skills and writing tasks prepares students for state tests. (Volume 1).Scientifically research-based program supports state standards in literacy, science, mathematics, social studies, art and music to prepare children for Kindergarten. Teacher's Guides help build and assess children's cognitive skills, alphabet knowledge, and social-emotional development. Interactive charts with songs and activities inspire class discussion and build oral vocabulary. Big Books, Trade Books, and Little Books provide shared reading experiences and develop children's concepts of print.Scott Foresman Reading Street © 2007 is designed to help teachers build readers through motivating and engaging literature, scientifically research-based instruction, and a wealth of reliable teaching tools. The program takes the guesswork out of differentiating instruction with a strong emphasis on ongoing progress-monitoring and an explicit plan to help with managing small groups of students. In addition, Reading Street prioritizes skill instruction at each grade level, so teachers can be assured they will focus on the right skill, at the right time, and for every student.; Title: Reading Street, Grade 1, Student Edition 1.1 | [
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11,776 | 12 | Investigations in Number, Data, and Space, 2nd Edition is a research-based, child-centered approach to teaching mathematics through engaging activities, discussions, and problem solving. Students are involved in meaningful mathematical problems, and teachers engage in ongoing learning about mathematics content and how children learn mathematics.Book Details:; Title: INVESTIGATIONS 2008 STUDENT ACTIVITY BOOK SINGLE VOLUME EDITION GRADE 5 | [
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11,782 | 12 | TOP TRUSTED SELLER!!! Satisfaction GUARANTEED. We provide a tradition of excellence providing high quality products prices to sell. Ships from Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee. Ships FAST WITH TRACKING NUMBER! Customer service is our #1 priority. May or may not have, minor shelf use.; Title: INVESTIGATIONS 2012 COMMON CORE STUDENT ACTIVITY BOOK SINGLE VOLUME ED GRADE 3 | [
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11,787 | 12 | Basic number and data activities for Kindergarten.; Title: INVESTIGATIONS 2012 COMMON CORE STUDENT ACTIVITY BOOK SINGLE VOLUME ED GRADE K | [
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11,788 | 0 | Curious george take and adventure to the firestation and a ride on the firetruck. A happy ending when he saves the day with the children.; Title: Margret & H.A. Rey's Curious George and the Firefighters | [
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11,789 | 15 | "Students will find this a fun book to browse independently or share with friends. An excellent choice for reluctant readers in search of entertaining, informative nonfiction." --"School Library Journal""Parents who slugged through science back in the day might want to take a peek, and science teachers confronting the lost, the confused, or the disengaged should welcome this as a lively back-up plan." --"Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books""This will be devoured by even the most reluctant readers or scientists." --"Kirkus Reviews""Reluctant readers will find both format and subject appealing. Public libraries and media centers should acquire multiple copies, if possible, to meet certain demand." --"VOYA ""Children will have fun browsing the spacious pages and sharing what they read with adults, who can join in the explanations about complex stuff, including time travel and Einstein's theory of relativity." --"Booklist"Glenn Murphy works at the Science Museum, he recruits, trains and oversees the management of the 75-strong team of dynamic, bubbly science communicators who perform shows and interact with the public on the galleries. He also writes content for science shows and training programmes, consults on museum publications targeted at child audiences (recent examples being "How To Be An Astronaut" and "How To Be A Brain Surgeon"), and writes scripts for Explainer appearances on television and radio. He lives in South-West London with his wife, Heather, and a very large and ill-tempered cat.; Title: Why is Snot Green?: The Science Museum Question and Answer Book | [
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11,790 | 0 | Unusual book; Title: Olivia Kidney Hot on the Trail | [
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11,791 | 1 | Jonathan Emmett is an internationally successful author and paper engineer. While there's no real proof that Jonathan's grandmother was a princess, he is happy to be addressed as 'Your Royal Highness' on the off chance.; Title: The Princess and the Pig | [
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11,792 | 7 | Rumer Godden (1907-1988)was the author of more than 60 books. Her books for children include The Doll's House, TheMousewife, and The Story of Holly and Ivy. She won The Whitbread Award for Children's Literature in 1972. Jacqueline Wilson is the author of many children'sbooks, including the bestselling Girls In Love and Girls Out Late. Her awards include the Smarties Prize and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize.; Title: The Fairy Doll: & Other Tales from the Dolls' House | [
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11,793 | 1 | Chlo Inkpen is a prize-winning illustrator. Mick Inkpen is a bestselling picture book artist and writer whose Kipper and Wibbly Pig stories have sold millions worldwide. He is the winner of the Smarties Prize for Kipper's A to Z, the British Book Award for Lullabyhullabaloo, and the Children's Book Award for Threadbear. His Kipper stories are the basis of a television show.; Title: The Magic Hoop (Zoe and Beans) | [
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11,794 | 14 | Chloë Inkpen is a prize-winning illustrator. Mick Inkpen is a bestselling picture book artist and writer whose Kipper and Wibbly Pig stories have sold millions worldwide. He is the winner of the Smarties Prize for Kipper's A to Z, the British Book Award for Lullabyhullabaloo, and the Children's Book Award for Threadbear. His Kipper stories are the basis of a television show.; Title: Zoe's Christmas List (Zoe and Beans) | [
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11,795 | 9 | Andrew Lane is an author, journalist and lifelong Sherlock Holmes fan. He lives in Hampshire with his wife and son. Before Moriarty and before Benedict Cumberbatch, Andrew's passion for the original novels of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his determination to create an authentic teenage Sherlock Holmes made him the perfect choice to work with the Conan Doyle Estate to reinvent the world's most famous detective for this series. The first book in his new series, Lost Worlds, was published in 2013 and book two will follow in 2014.; Title: Fire Storm | [
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11,796 | 15 | Gr 46Have you heard of the fifth taste sense, umami? Do you know how sharks detect blood in the water? Do you know which creatures lack hearing organs? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more in this engaging and well-written title that breaks down each of the five senses, providing basic scientific information and facts that kids will enjoy. Murphy goes into detail about each sense, adding intriguing examples and employing an accessible, humorous tone that should resonate with even reluctant readers. Humorous black-and-white illustrations enhance the kid appeal, and helpful diagrams shed light on difficult-to-understand concepts. However, the book is marred slightly by the lack of an index, making it more ideal for browsers than for those completing research for school assignments. Fans of similar titles by Murphy, such as Why Is Snot Green?: And Other Extremely Important Questions (and Answers) (2007) and How Loud Can You Burp?: And Other Extremely Important Questions (and Answers) (2009, both Roaring Brook) will enjoy this creative and attention-grabbing look at the five senses.Katy Charles, Virgil Elementary School, Cortland, NYIn this engaging overview, Murphy confines himself to the conventional five senses, skipping any discussion of metaphysics, although he does observe that some animals have more than 20 senses and that our world is only as real as our senses make it. Using a question-and-long-answer format, he presents a systematic exploration of the functions, structures, and evolutionary development of the five senses. Along the way, he covers not only how sensory organs work in general but also, for instance, deeper notions of how radically eyes can differ even among closely related animals, such as dogs, humans, whales, and birds; the close connections between the senses of hearing and touch; and the difference between taste and flavor. Occasional black-and-white photos, diagrams, and vignettes supply visual details or add humorous commentary. Though there is no glossary or index, important terms and ideas printed in boldface will aid readers reviewing the concepts, and sections in each chapter featuring comparisons of the senses offer further rewards to serious students and casual browsers alike. Grades 4-6. --John Peters; Title: Poo! What Is That Smell?: Everything You Ever Needed to Know About the Five Senses | [
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11,798 | 0 | "Drawings so lively you can hear the mice squeak" The Guardian "Classics of the picture book world" The Sunday Telegraph --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.Graham Oakley started illustrating books in the late 1950s, and became a full time author and illustrator after leaving his position as a set designer at the BBC. In 1972 he published The Church Mouse, the first title in this highly successful series. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.; Title: The Church Mice in Action | [
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11,799 | 11 | Illustrations without text depict the celebration of Christmas in an English country home at the turn of the century.; Title: An Edwardian Christmas | [
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