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12,800 | 2 | One day at preschool, Elmo discovers that he has a new classmateLizzie. Elmo cant stop staring because shes in a wheelchair. But Elmo finds out that except for her disability, the two of them have more in common than not. Lizzie has a puppy, she loves ice cream, and she loves to play basketball. As Elmo and his classmates come to know Lizzie, they learn that people with disabilities can live full lives and have skills and strengths that are just like their own. An important addition to our Sesame Street publishing list.; Title: Just Like You (Pictureback(R)) | [] | Test |
12,801 | 0 | When Josh insists on wearing a brown paper bag over his head all day, the grownups around him go a bit crazy. "How do you plan to play like that?" asks his soccer coach, a demand that Krosoczka (Good Night, Monkey Boy) renders in imposing handwritten letters. But throughout the day, and in the face of a panoply of authority figures, Josh's resolve not to be unmasked remains as immutable as the three-hole (two for the eyes, one for the mouth) expression on his bag face. The hero's successful acts of insubordination (he makes three goals in soccer, for instance) attest to Krosoczka's sympathy for his audience, who will readily identify with Josh. The saturated, deliberate brushstrokes make the most of Josh's tenaciousness, and the hero's peppy stride and confident stance transforms the paper bag's goofiness into a kind of jaunty cheek. Just when readers may begin to think that Josh could sustain his baghead faade indefinitely, his little sister pops the one question no adult has bothered to ask: "Why are you wearing a bag, Josh?" For the first time, Josh reveals himself, along with the answer: a do-it-yourself haircut. That same compassionate sister brings about the happy ending in the form of a spiky new 'do (thanks to her pink mega-hold styling gel). Ages 4-7.Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.PreSchool-Grade 2-From a brown, flecked dust jacket with two cut-out circles, a pair of eyes stares out at readers. At first, it is not clear why Josh chooses to go through the day-eating breakfast, giving his book report, and playing soccer-with a paper bag over his head. The adults think he won't be able to function, but the child even manages to score three goals. In the end, Josh reveals his motivation-a do-it-yourself haircut. His little sister proposes an alternate solution: "a very cool, spiky, mega-hold gel idea." Quirky caricatures rendered in thick, layered brush strokes are accompanied by short sentences in a childlike font. Curiosity will be piqued by the cover, although the story doesn't sustain interest over multiple readings. A novelty purchase, with programming potential.Wendy Lukehart, Washington DC Public LibraryCopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Baghead | [
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12,802 | 5 | Pamela Silin-Palmer and her daughter Emily Snowell Keller bring their talents to this retelling of Sleeping Beauty, showcasing Ms. Silin-Palmer?s fabulous paintings of animals dressed in costumes. As always, the illustrations are filled with detail, rendered both impeccably and with lots of quirky humor. Where else can you find piggies with butterfly wings as fairy godmothers? The text maintains the humor all the way to ?hoppily ever after.?; Title: Sleeping Bunny | [
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12,803 | 0 | In the final thrilling installment of Tamora Pierce's Protector of the Small series ( First Test, Page, and Squire), our sturdy young heroine, Keladry of Mindelan (a.k.a. Kel), has finally been knighted. Never one to rest on her laurels, Kel champs at the bit, ready to tackle the horrific magic killing devices she was shown in the Chamber of the Ordeal during her knighthood initiation. The huge, insectlike machines, "made of iron-coated giants' bones, chains, pulleys, dagger-fingers and -toes, and a long whiplike tail," feed on the souls of dead children and are systematically killing off the citizens and warriors of Tortall.Thoroughly disgusted to discover that not only is she not going to be assigned a combat post, but she has been placed in charge of a refugee camp instead, Kel, in her usual noble, stoic way, swallows her disappointment and sets out being the best refugee camp commander possible. Of course, destiny has a way of sneaking up on a young woman like Kel, and soon she is fulfilling the ordeal the Chamber set out for her... and then some.Tamora Pierce once again draws her legions of fans into her story, blending humor, pathos, exhilarating battles, and gripping drama with a very real, very appealing protagonist. It's easy to make war appear black and white, a matter of good versus evil. Pierce finds the shades of gray. (Ages 12 and older) --Emilie CoulterOlder readers and followers of the Tamora Pierce series, Protector of the Small, will welcome the fourth and final installment, Lady Knight. In this compelling conclusion, Keladry of Mindelan Kel, for short realizes her dream of becoming a knight but soon discovers that her new position brings unforeseen responsibilities. (Aug) Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Lady Knight (Protector of the Small, 4) | [
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12,804 | 0 | Peanut is a small dog with a big interest in the way things smell. When the toddler in his family wanders off in the grocery store Peanuts sniffing skills pay off and make him a huge hero. Features bright, funny illustrations that bring the charming pup to life.HEIDI KILGRAS is an editorial director in childrens publishing and the author of several Step into Reading books, includingPeanut.Mike Reedcreates illustrations for print and childrens books and is a frequent contributor to the Minnesota Opera. He has taught illustration at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, the Rhode Island School of Design, and the College of Visual Arts in St. Paul.; Title: Peanut (Step into Reading) | [
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12,805 | 0 | It's 1901 and Henry Ford wants to build a car that everyone can own. But first he needs the money to produce it. How will he get it? He enters a car race, of course! Readers will love this fast-paced, fact-based story!Monica Kulling is an award-winning author of over fifty books for children, including picture books, biographies, and many Step Into Reading titles,the most recent beingSky High: George Ferris's Big Wheel.She lives in Toronto, Ontario.; Title: Eat My Dust! Henry Ford's First Race (Step into Reading) | [
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12,806 | 0 | original prequel adventure! This Step 4 Jedi Reader bridges Anakin Skywalkers life between Episodes I and II, informing young fans of what happened to Anakin during his Jedi training between the two films.; Title: Anakin: Apprentice (Star Wars: Attack of the Clones / Jedi Readers, Step 4) | [
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12,807 | 2 | Melanie Martin Goes Dutch: The Private Diary of My Almost Bummer Summer with Cecily, Matt the Brat, and Vincent van Go Go Go by Carol Weston provides yet another perspective on the European vacation, first visited in The Diary of Melanie Martin or: How I Survived Matt the Brat, Michelangelo, and the Leaning Tower of Pizza. A trip to Holland turns (almost) torturous when the fourth-grader's best friend starts buddying up with her obnoxious brother. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Grade 4-6-In the summer before fifth grade, Melanie Martin records her thoughts and rhyming verses. At about the same time, her mother wins a grant to study the art of Vincent van Gogh in Amsterdam and decides to take the whole family along. Melanie dreads spending the vacation with her younger brother, "Matt the Brat," and leaving her best friend, Cecily. When Melanie's family learns that Cecily's mother has breast cancer and will need time to recover from surgery, they invite Cecily to join them. At first, Melanie is thrilled, despite the anxiety they all share for Cecily's mother's health. However, as the trip progresses, she begins to resent the fact that her family seems to enjoy her friend's company more than hers. In time, Melanie learns not only about Amsterdam's history and culture, but also how to relate to others in a considerate, honest manner. Her entries are bouncy and sometimes overly gushy (as diaries sometimes are), yet convey growing sensitivity to other people's feelings. Melanie presents information in an accessible manner that sometimes borders on the didactic or merely vague. Throughout her vacation, she reads Anne Frank's diary and considers how the girl's words resonate with the world today. Children who enjoyed the humor in Paula Danziger and Ann M. Martin's P. S. Longer Letter Later (Scholastic, 1998) will especially enjoy this title.Farida S. Dowler, formerly at Bellevue Regional Library, WACopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Melanie Martin Goes Dutch: The Private Diary of My Almost Bummer Summer with Cecily, Matt the Brat, and Vincent van Go Go Go | [
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12,808 | 11 | What would life be like for a teen living under a dictatorship? Afraid to go to school or to talk freely? Knowing that, at the least suspicion, the secret police could invade your house, even search and destroy your private treasures? Or worse, that your father or uncles or brothers could be suddenly taken away to be jailed or tortured or killed? Such experiences have been all too common in the many Latin American dictatorships of the last 50 years. Author Julia Alvarez (How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents) and her family escaped from the Trujillo regime in the Dominican Republic when she was 10, but in Before We Were Free she imagines, through the stories of her cousins and friends, how it was for those who stayed behind.Twelve-year-old Anita de la Torre is too involved with her own life to be more than dimly aware of the growing menace all around her, until her last cousins and uncles and aunts have fled to America and a fleet of black Volkswagens comes up the drive, bringing the secret police to the family compound to search their houses. Gradually, through overheard conversations and the explanations of her older sister, Lucinda, she comes to understand that her father and uncles are involved in a plot to kill El Jefe, the dictator, and that they are all in deadly peril. Anita's story is universal in its implications--she even keeps an Anne Frank-like diary when she and her mother must hide in a friend's house--and a tribute to those brave souls who feel, like Anita's father, that "life without freedom is no life at all." (Ages 10 to 14) --Patty CampbellIn her first YA novel, Alvarez (How the Garca Girls Lost Their Accents) proves as gifted at writing for adolescents as she is for adults. Here she brings her warmth, sensitivity and eye for detail to a volatile setting the Dominican Republic of her childhood, during the 1960-1961 attempt to overthrow Trujillo's dictatorship. The story opens as 12-year-old narrator Anita watches her cousins, the Garca girls, abruptly leave for the U.S. with their parents; Anita's own immediate family are now the only ones occupying the extended family's compound. Alvarez relays the terrors of the Trujillo regime in a muted but unmistakable tone; for a while, Anita's parents protect her (and, by extension, readers), both from the ruler's criminal and even murderous ways and also from knowledge of their involvement in the planned coup d'tat. The perspective remains securely Anita's, and Alvarez's pitch-perfect narration will immerse readers in Anita's world. Her crush on the American boy next door is at first as important as knowing that the maid is almost certainly working for the secret police and spying on them; later, as Anita understands the implications of the adult remarks she overhears, her voice becomes anxious and the tension mounts. When the revolution fails, Anita's father and uncle are immediately arrested, and she and her mother go underground, living in secret in their friends' bedroom closet a sequence the author renders with palpable suspense. Alvarez conveys the hopeful ending with as much passion as suffuses the tragedies that precede it. A stirring work of art. Ages 12-up.Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Before We Were Free | [
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12,809 | 2 | Charlie Hickle's parents have just dropped a major bombshell. They're getting a divorce--and for some reason they expect him to understand. Understand? Understand why his dad's moving into a disgusting, smelly apartment? Understand why his mom isn't cooking anything for dinner these days except macaroni and cheese? Understand why they're ruining his life? Oh no. Charlie doesn't think so. In fact, he can think of lots of ways to show them his real feelings about the situation. And being understanding about it isn't even on the list.BARBARA PARK is best known as the author of the wildly popular New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones series, which has kept kids (and their grown-ups) laughingand readingfor over two decades. Beloved by millions, the Junie B. Jones books have been translated into multiple languages and are a time-honored staple in elementary school classrooms around the world. Every bit as funny as her best-known character, Barbara once said, There are those who believe that the value of a childrens book can be measured only in terms of the moral lessons it tries to impose or the perfect role models it offers. Personally, I happen to think that a book is of extraordinary value if it gives the reader nothing more than a smile or two. In fact, I happen to think thats huge.Barbara Park is also the author of award-winning middle grade novels and bestselling picture books, including Skinnybones, Mick Harte Was Here, and The Kid in the Red Jacket.Barbara Park was born in New Jersey in 1947 and spent most of her adult life in Arizona, where she and her husband, Richard, raised two sons. Barbara died in 2013, but her legacy lives on in the laughter her books give to readers all over the world.; Title: Don't Make Me Smile | [
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12,810 | 13 | Bernice the bear cub embraces Terpsichore as her muse and ballet as her absolutely favorite form of dance. Unfortunately, she also has two left feet. "Whenever she twirled, she tumbled," writes Corey (You Forgot Your Skirt, Amelia Bloomer!), "Whenever she leaped, she landed in a lump." Then Bernice finds the perfect partner in Bertram, a young danseur whose technique is mind-numbingly perfect ("Whenever Bertram danced, people fell asleep") Paparone (The Little School Bus, reviewed May 13) shows that even the rehearsal pianist conks out on the keys in Bertram's presence. The two agree to act as foils for one another and become the stars of the ballet school rehearsal: "Bertram leaped. Bernice lumped. Bertram twirled. Bernice tumbled. The audience went wild." But readers may be left with more mixed emotions. Bernice never exudes the kind of bravado that makes for a comically memorable diva/devotee, perhaps because Corey's arch text and Paparone's softly jewel-toned, childlike artwork seem emotionally out of sync. The premise is sophisticated. Achieving mastery in physical coordination is a big deal to this age group, and children may not grasp the concept that Bertram's technical mastery could result in a soulless performance. Ages 2-6.Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.PreSchool-K-Bernice is an endearing klutz. She loves most forms of dance, but is particularly fond of ballet. Her lack of grace makes her artistic future appear anything but assured until she wrangles a partnership with the most perfect male ballet dancer in her school. Bertram is a master of the art; however, his stylistic virtuosity lacks pizzazz and bores his audience to the point of slumber. The pairing proves such a happy juxtaposition of talents that the attendees at the annual ballet-school recital receive the duo with great enthusiasm. This is a feel-good story about persistence and valuing differences. It may also be popular with children interested in dance, although it is not of the caliber of the more realistic ballet stories by Satomi Ichikawa and Rachel Isadora. Paparone's warm, winsome color illustrations are alive with expression and movement. Rosalyn Pierini, San Luis Obispo City-County Library, CA Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Ballerina Bear | [
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12,811 | 0 | Reviewed with Anna Jane Hays' The Pup Speaks Up.PreS-K. These effective new books from the Step into Reading series are labeled "phonics--ready to read." In Pup, this means using rhyme and repetition; in Hide-and-Seek Words, it means finding small words in big ones. A small, black-and-white dog greets his new owner, but unlike the other animals, who quack, honk, and oink with impunity, Pal says nothing. When a cat meows at him, Pal finally speaks his piece: "Bow wow wow." Prereaders can use their skills to match the animals with their sounds. The book extends the concept by introducing sounds made by inanimate objects such as trains and tugs. The colorful pages feature sprightly, simply shaped characters and animals. Hide-and Seek Words stretches readers a bit more with its word-within-a-word concept. In one picture, for instance, the busy mouse rides a train; in the next picture it starts to rain. The word rain is highlighted in red within the word train. Plate/late, trip/rip, string/ring are just a few of the combinations, all of which work very well with the peppy art. Ilene CooperCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reservedMouse makes word play fun!Readers will delight in finding small word hidden within bigger words; for example, when Mouse trips, his pants rip! Silly Mouse! A Step 1 book.; Title: Mouse's Hide-and-Seek Words (Step into Reading) | [
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12,812 | 0 | "Davis knows her audience and focuses on the subjects that children love: pets, playing, family, and being naughty."* 2010 OPPENHEIM BEST BOOK GOLD AWARD WINNER *; Title: First Kids (Step into Reading) | [
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12,813 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2Paisley is a small stuffed elephant named for the design on his fabric. After he is mistakenly tossed out with the garbage at the toy store, he finds his way to a Laundromat, is put through the wash, and ends up in the lost-property box. Finally, a little girl wearing a paisley-patterned dress discovers him and takes him home. Told from the toy's point of view, this story of accidental abandonment is transformed into a tale about the elephant's heroic search for the "Perfect Match"the right child to go home with. The exaggerated tone of the text, with its tongue-in-cheek reinvention of what really happens as seen in the illustrations, is very funny. Youngsters will relate to Paisley's powerlessness to control his fate, a problem that they face every day. Smith's illustrations are a sampler of colorful fabric designs and patterns; the characters' clothing features an eye-catching mix of madras, gingham, flower prints, stripes, and checks.Jane Barrer, Washington Square Village Creative Steps, New York City Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Paisley has been sitting on the shelf at Big & Little Toys too long. Hes seen other animals come and go, but somehow hes never found his perfect match. And so, taking matters into his own hands, Paisley sets off on a quest to find the special someone he knows is out there for him. He braves many perils in his search, but his intrepid determination is rewarded when he finds the girl of his dreams at last. Well, thats the way Paisley tells the story. Maggie Smiths wonderfully warm and touchable pictures tell a different tale. In truth, Paisley is mistakenly thrown away, tossed about, and then left in the lost and found at Lollys Laundry, where a curious little girl happily discovers him. But when Pearl and Paisley get together, it doesnt matter who found whothey are a perfect match. Children will laugh at Paisleys almost-true telling of his tale and will readily understand his need to feel like hes in control. Sure to melt your heart, this is a love story that celebrates the power of a positive outlook.; Title: Paisley | [
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12,814 | 4 | Four classic stories about Toby the Tram Engine?the small wooden steam tram who runs a branch line and is a great friend of Thomas. Toby is the third most popular engine after Thomas and Percy!; Title: Toby the Tram Engine (Railway Series) | [
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12,815 | 0 | Percy is sleeping when he hears a rumble. He opens his eyes and sees a giant yellow dragon! But dragons aren't real, are they? Maybe it was a dream! The next day he shares his fears with James and Thomas and learns the truth about what it was that he saw. A Step 1 BookIn 1944, a country vicar, the Reverend W Awdry, wrote the stories he had been telling his two young sons about a group of engines with very recognizable personalities. In 1945, the first book featuring Thomas and the other Really Useful Engines was published, and in the 60 years since, the tales of these friendly engines have become beloved classics around the world.; Title: Thomas and Percy and the Dragon (Thomas & Friends) (Step into Reading) | [
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12,816 | 18 | How the Revolutionary War BeganThe American colonists were fed up with British law. They refused to buy English goods. They formed a militia of tradesmen and farmers ready to fight at a moments notice. Most importantly, they joined together. All 13 colonies sent representatives to decide whether they should form a new country. That group wrote the Declaration of Independence, the document that summed up a revolution.Lucille Recht Penner is the author of many nonfiction books for kids, includingDinosaur BabiesandMonster Bugsin Random Houses Step into Reading program. She lives in Tucson, Arizona.David Wenzelis an artist and illustrator for books for young readers and is best known for his visualization of J.R.R. TolkiensThe Hobbitin graphic-novel format. His other credits includeLiberty!: How the Revolutionary War BeganandLittle David and the Giant.He lives in Connecticut with his wife, and they have two grown sons, both artists.; Title: Liberty!: How the Revolutionary War Began (Landmark Books) | [
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12,817 | 1 | The irresistible canine heroes of the paper-over-board Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa series set out to make a gift for their teacher in Gaspard and Lisa's Christmas Surprise by Anne Gutman, illus. by Georg Hallensleben. As the two attempt to fashion a raincoat from a red shower curtain and Krazy Glue, it's hard to say which is funnier, the sight of the dogs in Hallensleben's zippy acrylics or Gutman's deadpan text. Ages 4-8.Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.PreSchool-K-A droll entry in an appealing series about two young dogs. Gaspard and Lisa decide to give their teacher a raincoat for Christmas, and the shower curtain at Gaspard's house seems to be just what they need to make it. After accidentally gluing it onto him, then attempting to dye it yellow, the pair's efforts result in something unexpected but wonderful-a raincoat for Mrs. Dupont's dog. The handsomely composed oil paintings lend an unpretentious, childlike quality to this French import.-S. P. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Gaspard and Lisa's Christmas Surprise (Gaspard and Lisa Books) | [
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12,818 | 18 | Grade 6-10-An adaptation of Capuzzo's adult book, Close to Shore: A True Story of Terror in an Age of Innocence (Broadway, 2001). During the summer of 1916, just as railroad travel enabled city dwellers to make day-trips to the seashore and swimming in the ocean became popular, bathers along the East Coast were frightened away by a series of vicious attacks in the water. During a one-month period, three men and one boy were killed. Initial opinions of the attacker ranged from sea turtles to killer whales or swordfish, before it was determined to be the work of a rogue white shark. Capuzzo describes the shark's quest to satiate his hunger with the flesh of humans, sometimes verging close to anthropomorphism as he builds an atmosphere of suspense about the creature, its wanderings and its means of attack. The menacing cover of a gaping shark's mouth, the addition of black-and-white photos and newspaper clippings, and the suspenseful writing add to the accessibility of this work for young people. There are no footnotes, but an explanation of the sources used to compile this account is offered along with a sampling of books consulted. Peter Benchley's Shark Trouble (Random, 2002) and Thomas B. Allen's Shark Attacks: Their Causes and Avoidance (Lyons, 2001) offer wider-ranging examples of shark attacks, along with ways to avoid them.Pam Spencer Holley, Young Adult Literature Specialist, Virginia Beach, VACopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 7-12. The jacket photo, a gruesome close-up of an open-mouthed shark, sets the tone for this riveting adaptation of Capuzzo's similarly titled adult book about what occurred when, in 1916, a rogue shark traveled inland along a New Jersey creek, terrorizing residents of nearby towns. Extensive trimming has eliminated much about the individuals most involved in what happened, which occasionally makes for some confusion. But this book has a rich assortment of photos and news clippings not in the original, and the vividness and sheer physicality of Capuzzo's writing remains intact. In many ways this is a new book. Capuzzo reconstructs events with a novelist's flair and a scientist's attention to detail, and his pacing is relentless as the story moves from cultural history and shark physiology to close-ups of the crazed, disoriented beast slicing through the water. When the shark dies at the hands of two astounded fishermen, readers will experience relief as well as a sense of tragedy. As with the adult book, there are no notes--only a list of further readings that kids can use to find out more. Stephanie ZvirinCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916 (Bccb Blue Ribbon Nonfiction Book Award (Awards)) | [
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12,819 | 2 | From USA TODAY: "Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set." From Publisher' Weekly: "Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.and readingare lots of fun." From Kirkus Reviews: "Junie's swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world....A hilarious, first-rate read- aloud." From Booklist: "Park, one of the funniest writers around . . . brings her refreshing humor to the beginning chapter-book set." From Time magazine: "Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty." From School Library Journal: "Readers will relate instantly to the trials and tribulations of this first grader....She is always endearing and wonderfully funny."Yikes . . . Its a looth tooth!One of Junie B. Joness top front teeth is loose! Only Junie B. is not that thrilled about this development. Because what if she looks like toothless Uncle Lou? And even worse . . . whats all this tooth fairy business? Like, who is this woman, really? And what does she do with all those used teeth? So many questions, so little time.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Junie B., First Grader: Toothless Wonder (Junie B. Jones, No. 20) | [
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12,820 | 2 | Autor e ilustrador, P.D. EASTMAN fue el creador de numerosos libros para nios, entre ellos Are You My Mother?, Go, Dog, Go! y The Best Nest. Estudi en la Academia Nacional de Diseo y se alist al servicio militar en 1943. All fue destinado a la Unidad de Pelculas del Cuerpo de Seales, dirigida entonces por Theodor Geisel, hoy mundialmente conocido como Dr. Seuss. Posteriormente, Geisel pidi a Eastman que escribiera una historia para su nueva coleccin de primeros lectores de Random House, y fue as que public su primer libro, Sam and the Firefly. Desde entonces, Random House ha vendido ms de treinta millones de ejemplares de libros escritos por P.D. Eastman, convirtindole en uno de los autores de libros para nios ms querido.P. D. EASTMAN was an author-illustrator who created many childrens books, including Are You My Mother?, Go, Dog. Go!, and The Best Nest. Trained at the National Academy of Design, he enlisted in the army in 1943 and was assigned to the Signal Corps Film Unitwhich was headed by Theodor Geisel, who would eventually become known to the world as Dr. Seuss. After Geisel later approached him to write for his new Beginner Book series at Random House, Eastman published his first book, Sam and the Firefly. Since then, Random House has sold over thirty million books by P. D. Eastman, and he has become one of the most beloved childrens book authors in the world.; Title: Eres Mi Mama? (Bright & Early Board Books(TM)) (Spanish Edition) | [
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12,821 | 2 | Gaspard and Lisa have been best friends for a long time ("since last year") and this endearing book in Anne Gutman and Georg Hallensleben's charming series of small square books tells the story of their friendship. Despite the fact that he is the only dog in a classroom of humans, Gaspard (a black dog) thinks Lisa (a white dog) looks weird. (And a trifle unwashed, to boot.) But everyone else thinks they look like brother and sister, and when he vociferously protests the comparison, Gaspard and Lisa have their first fight. Things look up when Gaspard discovers that Lisa is a very fast runner and she helps his team win the race. From then on, they are fast friends. Fans of the series will love learning the back story, and those unfamiliar with the dynamic duo will enjoy the sweet tale of a budding, if-at-first-rocky friendship. (Ages 4 to 8) --Karin SnelsonText: English (translation) Original Language: French; Title: Gaspard and Lisa Friends Forever (Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa) | [
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12,822 | 2 | ans will fall in love with this original novel, featuring favorite characters from the highest-rated show on the WB network! Lucy Camden is going to her first college dancea Valentines Day charity ball. Shes got the dress, shes got the date, but shes also got a problem. She wants to be as popular at college as she was in high school, and shes on her way. Shes even been appointed to the balls planning committee. Unfortunately, the plans being made may break the law. If Lucy objects, the whole ball could be ruined, as well as her social life. Now Lucys got a choice to makeaccept the party line or wreck everyones party time.ONELucy woke up in a college dormitory for the first time in her life. Her suitcase sat in the middle of the floor, overflowing with clothes and collegiate books. She yawned, her eyes still closed to the morning sun.Suddenly they opened.I'm not at home anymore, am I?Lucy sat upright in bed. She looked around the dorm room, which belonged to her friend Bethany, who was in Europe for the month on a study-abroad program. Last week at church when Lucy had told her she was considering living on campus next semester, Bethany had said, "Take my place while I'm away. Try it out, see if you like it."A week later, everything had been cleared with the college, and now here she was, alone, in the dormitories--where everyone else had spent the previous semester making dorm friends. Lucy hated to admit it, but she already felt out of place and lonely.Chin up, Lucy, this is supposed to be exciting!She rolled out of bed and felt a rumble in her stomach. She was starving. Last night when all the other girls in the hall were cooking in the kitchen, Lucy had realized she hadn't brought anything to eat but a granola bar--and all the on-campus eateries had been closed. She needed to get to the cafeteria as quickly as possible.She looked in the mirror and her face soured. How could she possibly cross campus looking this way? She grabbed a ponytail holder and pulled her hair back.You look fine the way you are, she counseled herself. Now go get some food from the cafeteria.Lucy pushed open her door and started off down the hallway, where posters, bumper stickers, and pictures were plastered across all the doors. The door across from her had posters of cool bands, and the door to the left was covered with pictures of modern dancers. And then there was the room at the end of the hall. Its door was covered with black-and-white photography, taken by the two talented roommates who lived inside.Why did she suddenly feel so boring? How had she been so popular in high school but had become utterly invisible in college? All the confidence and security she used to have was gone. She felt like a little seventh grader all over again. Like Mary Camden's dorky younger sister.As Lucy reached for the exit door, she heard a stampede behind her. She turned around and saw a whole gang of girls running down the stairs, racing each other.One girl yelled, "Loser buys breakfast!" The others burst out laughing as they ran right past Lucy. They busted through the door without even noticing her.She caught the door before it closed again, watching the girls continue their marathon through the quad. She sighed and walked out onto the grassy lawn. She looked up at the clouds, certain that it was about to rain.Halfway to the cafeteria, a large drop of water landed smack-dab on the tip of Lucy's nose. And then another on her forehead. Lucy walked faster. She looked down at the sidewalk, which was quickly darkening with round gray spots."I don't even have a jacket," Lucy moaned out loud. "And I'm wearing white!"She heard a bicycle as it whirred behind her. Seconds later, a cute upperclassman raced by. Lucy had noticed him before at a rally, and she felt her heart rate quicken."Nice stripes!" he yelled.Lucy paled and looked down. She was wearing her red-striped underwear and it was showing through her wet pants. Could this morning get any worse?The boy looked back and smiled, then raced off. Lucy's face turned bright red.Great, now my face and my underwear match.Lucy ducked into the nearest building and realized it was the science hall. She was grateful for one thing as she took refuge in the warm lobby: only science geeks would see her in her candy-cane clothing.She picked up a science journal from the nearest table and held it across her backside as she inspected postings on the lobby corkboard.Science fairs. Star Trek conventions, lectures on laser technologies, blah, blah, blah . . .But then a poster caught her eye. A poster of a young man in a tuxedo dancing with a young woman in a beautiful red gown. It was a poster for the Winter Ball, the biggest formal event of the year. Lucy felt her sadness fade as romantic thoughts consumed her.Imagine having a dress and a date like that!Just then, Lucy felt a tap on her shoulder. She turned around and found herself standing face to face with a freckle-faced, redheaded girl. A girl wearing glasses so thick Lucy could barely make out the color of her eyes. It was Tanya, a girl on her hall with whom Lucy shared a class."Think we'll ever find a date to the dance?" Tanya squeaked, her voice so soft Lucy had to lean in to hear her."What?" Lucy asked.Tanya stood up straighter, as though preparing to deliver a monologue from a stage. "The dance!" Tanya projected loudly. "Think we'll find dates?"Lucy shook her head and laughed. Tanya was undoubtedly a quirky girl. "Not at the rate I'm going. It's only two weeks away."But then something else caught Lucy's eye. She moved closer to read the fine print on the poster.Tanya peered over Lucy's shoulder, as though she had happened upon a conspiracy. "What's wrong?" Tanya whispered.Lucy smiled, explaining as she read. "The Winter Ball is a fund-raiser for charities."Tanya's brow furrowed in confusion. "And . . . ?"Lucy turned to Tanya. "The student council is looking for volunteers to help organize the dance."Tanya still wasn't sure why this news had perked Lucy up so visibly. "So you're excited because you want some extra work? I can give you some computer code to write if you're that bored."Lucy shook her head, still grinning. "If we get involved, we'll be helping raise money for charity and meeting people. People who may not have dates."Suddenly Tanya's confusion turned to clarity. She nodded, and Lucy noticed that her smile was vibrant and her teeth were as straight and white as an actor's in a toothpaste commercial. She wasn't an unattractive girl underneath those Coke-bottle glasses."And even if we don't find dates, we can still have fun," Lucy said, masking her real fear with nonchalance. What if she really couldn't find a date?She shrugged off the insecurity and continued her thought. "Fund-raisers are great. I even know the perfect charity."Tanya linked her arm in Lucy's. "Okay, but we're finding dates."Lucy laughed as she looked outside. The rain was still pouring down. And Lucy was still hungry. Tanya seemed to read Lucy's thoughts."Who cares about your pants? Let's eat."Tanya opened the door and pulled Lucy out into the rain. In seconds, they were squealing and running for the cafeteria.But now they were armed with a plan. . . .The front door of the Camden house was thrown open with the force of a tornado. The doorknob hit the wall with a thud and then bounced back against the fifth-grade girl who now stood in the doorway. But Ruthie Camden paid the door no mind.She looked into the living room."Hey," she said to an empty room.Where was her mother? Her brother Simon? Anyone to hear her good news?Ruthie ran into the kitchen, her chunky heels clopping across the tile. In the last year, she'd sprouted a full four inches and was determined to catch up with her big sister Lucy in another year. Until then, the chunky shoes would have to do the trick."Hey!" she shouted again.The twins, Sam and David, looked up from their kiddie chairs at the table."Where's Mom?"The two boys threw diced-up sandwich pieces at one another and laughed."Lot of good you three-year-olds are!"Ruthie spun around and ran up the stairs, banging the wall like a drum as she took the steps two at a time. She reached the landing and stopped."Mom! Simon! Anyone!"Her mother, Mrs. Camden, rushed out of the twins' bedroom with two clean T-shirts in her hand. She rushed right past Ruthie, patting her head as she went."The twins!" she exclaimed, as though that explained everything. She started to rush downstairs when a loud screech forced her to stop."Waaaaiiiiiittttttt!"Mrs. Camden turned around and stared wide-eyed at her daughter, who was not the screeching type. Ruthie's frustration spilled into a wide smile when she saw the shocked response her screech had elicited."May I help you?" Mrs. Camden asked calmly."Mom!""Yes . . . ?""You're so not gonna believe this!"Mrs. Camden nodded. "You do realize that you don't need the word so to give your exclamation emphasis, don't you?""Yes--""And you do know that it's grammatically incorrect to place this word before any word that's not an adjective or an adverb, right?""Mom!"Mrs. Camden calmly nodded. "I'm listening."But a new idea occurred to Ruthie and she held out her hand like a traffic director demanding that a car stop moving. "Wait."Then she screeched again. "Simon!"Mrs. Camden put her hands over her ears. "What is with that screech, Ruthie?"Simon's annoyed head appeared from the bathroom doorway. "Who's screeching?"Ruthie put her hands on her hips and smiled. "I am.""Why?" her older brother asked."Because Justin Taylor invited me to the movies!"Silence greeted Ruthie.Ruthie greeted the silence with a scoff. How dare they not respond to such earth-shattering news?Finally, Simon shrugged. "Who's Justin Taylor?"Ruthie rolled her eye...; Title: Winter Ball (7th Heaven(TM)) | [
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12,823 | 0 | A boy and dog help each other to freedom in this slave escape tale, which is based on a true story. Young James sadly orders hunting dog Zeus to stay behind while he slips away, but Zeus will hear none of it. Good thing, too, forits Zeus that comes to the rescue when men try to nab James in the woods, when the slave catchers dogs attack, and when the old canoe in which James tries to cross the Ohio River sinks. Lewis illustrates the flight in impressionistic, full-page or full-bleed scenes that add both detail and incidents to Carbones pared-down text to help create a smooth narrative flow.When theQuaker farmer on the free side welcomes the lad but tries to drive the dog away, its James turn to stand up fora friend, and the two are last seen bedded down companionably together in the mans barn. Grades 2-4. --John PetersStarred Review, School Library Journal, January 2008:"A vividly realized narrative, based on a true story."; Title: Night Running: How James Escaped with the Help of His Faithful Dog | [
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12,824 | 2 | stories about Gordon the Big Engine who pulls the express train. Gordon is very large and very proud but sometimes his pride gets him into trouble.; Title: Gordon the Big Engine (Railway Series) | [
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12,825 | 0 | “One way to lay the foundation for early reading success is reading to your child every day. Step into Reading phonics books offer a unique way to turn daily reading into a pleasant and valuable experience.”–Wiley Blevins, Reading Specialist, Ed.M., Harvard UniversityA little mouse zooms about changing the vowels in simple wordsfor example, substituting the letter a for the letter o to change a mop into a map. A magical beginning reader that emphasizes vowel substitution.; Title: Mouse Makes Magic: Phonics Reader (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2) | [
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12,826 | 2 | Guess whos learning to read? Little Witch isand she loves it. But Mother Witch wont allow nice books about princesses and princes in the house! Little Witch resorts to using invisibility spells and staying up late to read, but its starting to wear her out. When the Witch family finally discovers Little Witchs secret reading habit, she has one last trick to change their minds about books!Deborah Hautzig is the author of the popular Little Witch books as well as many other Step into Reading books, and the bestselling novel Second Star to the Right. The author lives in New York, NY.; Title: Little Witch Learns to Read (Step into Reading) | [
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12,827 | 18 | Mayflower was harsh. When the Pilgrims reached America, things got even worse. More than half the Pilgrims died the first winter. Luckily, the Pilgrims made friends with the Indians who lived nearby. Thanks to the Indians, the Pilgrims set up the first successful American colony at Plymouth, Massachusetts.; Title: The Pilgrims at Plymouth (Landmark Books) | [
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12,828 | 2 | USA Today "DuPraus first foray into fiction creates a realistic post-apocalyptic world. Reminiscent of Robert O'Brien's Z for Zachariah, DuPraus book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of the undiscovered country and readers wanting more." Starred Review, Publishers Weekly"Thanks to full-blooded characters every bit as compelling as the plot, Lina and Doons search parallels the universal adolescent quest for answers. An electric debut!" Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews "Well-paced, this contains a satisfying mystery, a breathtaking escape over rooftops in darkness, a harrowing journey into the unknown, and cryptic messages for readers to decipher. The likeable protagonists are not only courageous but also believably flawed by human pride. The cliffhanger ending will leave readers clamoring for the next installment." Starred Review, Voice of Youth Advocates "While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description. DuPrau uses the puzzle, suspenseful action, and lots of evil characters to entice readers into the story. They will find the teen characters believable and gutsy. Part mystery, part adventure story." The Horn Book Magazine "The device of a hidden letter, complete with missing words, is used with such disarming forthrightness that readers will be eagerly deciphering it right alongside Doon and Lina."An ALA Notable Childrens Book A Kirkus Reviews Editors Choice A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing SelectionFrom the Hardcover edition.The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to flicker. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she's sure it holds a secret that will save the city. She and her friend Doon must decipher the message before the lights go out on Ember forever! This stunning debut novel offers refreshingly clear writing and fascinating, original characters."From the Hardcover edition.; Title: The City of Ember (The First Book of Ember) | [
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12,829 | 0 | Grade 25The retellers do a credible job of adapting more than 50 Old and New Testament selections in sequential order. Each story is related in language that evokes biblical storytelling, giving the collection the feel of a real Bible with the accessibility of a shared read-aloud. The verse from which each story is derived is given under its title. For example, the collection opens with "The Creation of the World" (Genesis 12). Welply's realistic illustrations are not much different from those in any other children's Bible, but will help readers contextualize the place and time. A trusted name in children's literature, Osborne doesn't disappoint here, though she breaks no new ground.Lisa Egly Lehmuller, St. Patrick's Catholic School, Charlotte, NC Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.MARY POPE OSBORNE and NATALIE POPE BOYCE are sisters who grew up on army posts all over the world. They work together on Magic Tree House Fact Tracker books to give readers information about the places, time periods, and animals that Jack and Annie discover in their Magic Tree House adventures. Mary lives in northwest Connecticut. Natalie makes her home nearby in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. Mary is the author of all the Magic Tree House fiction titles, as well as many more books for kids. MICHAEL WELPLY has illustrated more than seventy books in Europe and the United States. He lives with his wife in central France.; Title: The Random House Book of Bible Stories | [
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12,830 | 1 | are opposites. So when they travel together in a caravan across the Great Desert, there are bound to be disagreements. And when a sandstorm separates the boys from the rest of their group, the arguments get worse. Then they stumble upon a legendary oasis where they find a lost colony of small dinosaurs called Saltopus. Somehow, Jack and Ty must put aside their differences long enough to befriend the shy dinosaursand figure out how to help them!; Title: Oasis (Dinotopia(R)) | [
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12,831 | 16 | As they approach their second birthday, many children begin to enjoy playing classic baby games such as This Little Piggy, Pat-a-Cake, and Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes. And who better to teach these rhymes and games than the Sesame Street gang? Throughout this big square board book, baby Bert and Ernie, Cookie Monster, and Big Bird help toddlers learn the hand gestures and words to a dozen familiar games. Parents or teachers can guide their charges, using the smaller print under each verse. ("Gently clap baby's hands together. Roll baby's hands, pat them, then trace a large B on baby's front. Point at baby, then at yourself.") The Sesame Beginnings series (Cookie See! Cookie Do!, etc.) is a cute, fun way to help children from birth to 36 months attain important developmental milestones, such as hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills. (18 to 24 months) --Emilie CoulterSesame School Random House launches the Sesame Beginnings series, a line of board books designed to teach pre-literacy skills to babies and toddlers. The books are leveled 1-5 to correspond to different developmental stages, and the first book, Baby Faces by Wendy Cheyette Lewison, illus. by Christopher Moroney, connects the facial expressions of familiar Sesame Street characters with phrases such as "Boo-boo" and "Bye-bye." Peekaboo! I See You!, by the same team, engages youngsters with the familiar game; flaps lift to reveal the names of each character ("Someone is hiding. Do you know who? Peekaboo, Big Bird! I see you!). Cookie See! Cookie Do! by Anna Jane Hays, illus. by Barry Goldberg, uses gatefold spreads to highlight the growing physical competency of two-year-olds ("Elmo says, Reach up high. Stand up tall"). Toddlers learn simple games and songs in Pat-a-Cake and Other First Baby Games and Sing a Song of Sixpence and Other First Songs for Baby, both illus. by Tom Brannon. (May) Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Pat-A-Cake and Other First Baby Games (Sesame Beginnings) | [
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12,832 | 0 | <i>Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot . . . but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville, did not! <br></i><br>Six rollicking pop-ups animate this simple adaptation of the classic Dr. Seuss tale, where the Grinch learns that maybe Christmas means a little bit more!; Title: The Grinch Pops Up! | [
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12,833 | 15 | The Cat in the Hats Learning Library shows young readers that books can be entertaining and educational at the same time. This is a wonderful series!Barbara Kiefer, Ph.D., Charlotte S. Huck Professor of Childrens Literature, Ohio State UniversityThe Cat and company travel by hot air balloon up and into various weather phenomena including rain, snow, thunder, tornadoes, and (yikes!) even hurricanes! Along the way they learn about thermometers, anemometers, wind vanes, cloud formations, humidity, fog, smog, weather folklore, and how to stay safe in lightning. Written and illustrated in Seussian style, this a great addition to the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library!; Title: Oh Say Can You Say What's the Weather Today?: All About Weather (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) | [
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12,834 | 2 | *Starred Review* PreS-Gr. 3. There aren't many books that make human physiology accessible to preschoolers. Rockwell's message is the joy of physical activity, but she also does a great job of connecting exercise with detailed information about the body and how it works. The design is clear and inviting: first are bright, colorful spreads of kids busy on scooters and rollerblades, running, stretching, catching and throwing in the park; then come full-page diagrams of skeletons, clearly labeled and packed with exciting scientific facts. One page shows kids using their muscles on a bar; opposite is a diagram of the body's muscles, from biceps and ligaments to the Achilles tendon. One page describes "your incredible brain," which sends messages at lightning speed along wire-thin fibers called nerves; opposite is an anatomical diagram of the brain. The lungs, the heart and blood vessels, and the stomach and intestines get the same treatment. In an afterword to adults, Rockwell talks about the problem of overweight children and makes an enthusiastic pitch for healthy physical fun. Doing the activities on these pages is certainly a place to start. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedA celebration of the amazing human machine and a life on the move! Your amazing body can jump, sprint, twist, and twirl. Your body is built to move. Lizzy Rockwell explains how your bones and muscles, heart and lungs, nerves and brain all work together to keep you on the go. Kids walk and skate and tumble through these pages with such exuberance that even sprouting couch potatoes will want to get up and bounce around--and that's the ultimate goal. Studies show that American kids are becoming more sedentary and more overweight and that they carry these tendencies with them into adolescence and adulthood. Experts agree that we need to help kids make physical activity a life-long habit. Through education, information, and encouragement, this book aims to inspire a new generation of busy bodies!; Title: The Busy Body Book: A Kid's Guide to Fitness (Booklist Editor's Choice. Books for Youth (Awards)) | [
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12,835 | 2 | Kindergarten-Grade 2-While at her father's house, a girl discovers two old potatoes that have begun to sprout in the rear of the cupboard. She throws them away, but he suggests that instead they try to grow new ones from them. The story details how they prepare the soil, weed, water, and protect the plants from potato beetles. In September, their patience and hard work are rewarded with a brimming bucket of new potatoes. Several elements raise this story above the ordinary. First, the idea that something originally destined for the garbage can be turned into so much bounty is an important one for children growing up in our throwaway society. Second, it is refreshing to have a situation in which a divorced father and his daughter have such a comfortable relationship and spend their time together so productively. Third, Fisher's richly detailed, highly stylized color illustrations integrate perfectly with the varying fonts of the text and are a standout. There's lots of food for thought here, along with a recipe for mashed potatoes.Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Praise for Vroomaloom Zoom:The rhythmic, repetitive text and the vibrant pictures against colorful pages make this story a perfect read-aloud.School Library Journal; Title: Two Old Potatoes and Me | [
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12,836 | 3 | "Kelley's sumptuous watercolors seem to jump off the page."--School Library Journal.From the Trade Paperback edition.A new Raffi board book to delight the youngest of fans! Arachnophobes, beware: there?s a spider on the floor! A perfect silly song sure to delight and entertain toddlers everywhere, Raffi?s latest board book is a welcome addition to the series. True Kelley?s irresistible artwork is the perfect showcase for the busy spider who climbs up an old woman, and along the way, manages to ensnare lots of critters in its web, including a family dog, a snake, an alligator, a skunk, an octopus, an elephant, a moose, and even a dinosaur! Whew!This latest high-energy entry in the Raffi Songs to Read board book collection is just right for very young children. The repetition, rhythm, and rhyme will help build early language skills and the outrageous story will have children clamoring for it again and again. ?There?s a spider on the floor, on the floor. . . .?; Title: Spider on the Floor (Raffi Songs to Read) | [
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12,837 | 2 | Part fairy godmother, part outcast, part dream-come-true, the star of Spinelli's novel shares many of the mythical qualities as the protagonist of his Maniac Magee. Spinelli poses searching questions about loyalty to one's friends and oneself and leaves readers to form their own answers, said PW in our Best Books citation. Ages 12-up. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.A magical and heartbreaking tale.Kirkus Reviews, Starred"Spinelli has produced a poetic allegorical tale about the magnificence and rarity of true nonconformity." -- The New York Times"Part fairy godmother, part outcast, part dream-come-true, [Stargirl] possesses many of the mythical qualities of Maniac Magee." -- Publishers Weekly, Starred"Stargirl is luminescent. . . . This book resonates long after the cover is closed." -- The Detroit News and Free Press"Stargirl tells us the captivating story of a magical, mysterious girl. . . . A wonder tribute to nonconformity." -- Chicago TribuneFrom the Paperback edition.; Title: Stargirl (Stargirl Series) | [
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12,838 | 0 | ...this book is another important addition to any young dinosaur enthusiast's library. -- Dino Russ (aka R. J. Jacobson), Dino Russ's LairWe expect excellence with Luis Rey's illustrations and he has again delivered. His super-snorting Triceratops is a tour-de-force! -- Roger Smith, Publisher, Dinosaurnews.orgTyrannosaurus rex was the biggest, baddest bone-crunchingest meat-eater of its time, right? And every other dinosaur was afraid of it, right? Wrong! There was one animal that scared even the mighty T. rex. It?s name? Triceratops maximus?a 100% plant-eating veggie-saur that scientists have been arguing about for over 70 years. World renowned paleontologist Dr. Robert T. Bakker examines this fascinating fossil?and the controversy surrounding it?in an easy-to-read format that young dinophiles will devour.; Title: Maximum Triceratops (Step-into-Reading, Step 5) | [
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12,839 | 1 | Lisa and Gaspard--the canine Curious Georges of Anne Gutman and Georg Hallensleben's lovely series--travel around the world getting into all kinds of scrapes. Or do they? In Lisa in the Jungle, Lisa doesn't really travel to the jungle. She makes the whole story up because she's jealous of her friend Gaspard who got to go sailing while she stayed home and swam at the community pool all summer. But what a story it is! Her uncle Paul picks her up in a private plane to take her to his tree house, which is guarded, of course, by two gigantic gorillas. He has an anteater instead of a vacuum cleaner and a parrot for an alarm clock. Hallensleben's gorgeous, color-saturated paintings depict Lisa's action-packed "jungle adventure," complete with elephant-riding and panther brushing. Fortunately, class resumes just as Lisa's classmate asks her how she managed to be in the jungle and in the community pool at the same time... (Ages 4 to 8) --Karin Snelson“Each book is a delight and celebrates the brave young voyager who discovers a huge world.”—Booklist on the Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa series; Title: Lisa in the Jungle (Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa) | [
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12,840 | 2 | BARBARA PARK (19472013) is beloved by millions as the author of the wildly popular Junie B. Jones series. She is also the author of award-winning middle-grade novels and picture books, includingSkinnybonesandMick Harte Was Here. We are thankful for the laughter shes given us and to millions of children.; Title: Junie B. Jones's Second Boxed Set Ever! (Books 5-8) | [
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12,841 | 16 | This book is based on the familiar game So Big or How Bigis Baby? It uses repetition and imitation with a triumphant finale in which the parent and child answer the question "how big is baby?" by announcing : Sooooo big! The book features Baby Elmo and a big pop-up of Elmo with his arms spread wide across two pages at the end.Anna Jane Hays has had firsthand experience with seven preschoolersher own two children and five grandchildrenas well as over 30 years experience in creating educational picture books, storybooks, and print activity books for preschoolers.She joined the Childrens Television Workshop in 1970 and used her creativity and expertise to help develop publishing based on Sesame Street, the then-new, innovative, PBS preschool educational television series. She was first managing editor of the Sesame Street magazine start-up and developed original Sesame Street Book publishing in partnerships with Golden Press and Random House.After 29 years atSesame Street,she retired as Vice President/Editor in Chief of Book Publishing at Children's Television Workshop. Hays continues her work in childrens publishing and has since published several storybooks and picture books with Random House, including "Silly Sara," "The Pup Speaks Up," and several other Step Into Reading and Sesame Workshop titles.Hays received her AA at Stephens College, Columbia, MO, and her BA in Honors English at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. She thenpursued a variety of post-graduate academic studies, including writers workshops at New York University and Columbia University.The author of numerous books for both US and European publishers,Hays continues her work in children's publishing as an editor, writer, and consultant. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.Christopher Moroney has illustrated many Sesame Street books, including the popular Sesame Beginnings series.; Title: So Big! (Sesame Street) (Sesame Beginnings) | [
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12,842 | 0 | Gr. 5-8. In this fast-paced sea-faring adventure, a fictional orphan, Mateo, joins Magellan as a cabin boy on the voyage that pioneered the Straits of Magellan and completed the first trip around the world. The plot follows the dramatic historic journey, complete with discoveries, mutinies, diseases, near-starvation, and encounters with indigenous peoples. During the course of three years, Mateo grows up with the close guidance of Magellan. Such a warm friendship between captain and cabin boy may not seem realistic, but it provides a vantage point for Mateo to witness historic events and hear Magellan's own musings. Mateo's friendship with a slightly older, rebellious sailor emphasizes the intimacy of life on board ship, and the reckless friend provides a contrast to Mateo's growing thoughtfulness. Karen Hesse's Stowaway (2000), which also creates a cabin boy to observe a momentous voyage, offers the sort of thorough back matter that would have enhanced this, but there's solid page-turning excitement for fans of sea stories and also some fascinating history here. Kathleen OdeanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved"Deserves to be in the hands of every reader who loves history and adventure." -- Kirkus Reviews, December 15, 2002; Title: To the Edge of the World | [
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12,843 | 0 | The Cat in the Hats Learning Library shows young readers that books can be entertaining and educational at the same time. This is a wonderful series!Barbara Kiefer, Ph.D., Charlotte S. Huck Professor of Childrens Literature, Ohio State UniversityThe Cat and Co. take off to the faraway land of Gerpletz where they know quite a lot about caring for pets--especially cats, dogs, guinea pigs, birds, and bunnies! From the food, shelter, exercise, and medical care they need to the love and companionship they crave, the Cat teaches beginning readers how to keep their pets (and themselves!) healthy, safe, and happy.; Title: Oh, the Pets You Can Get!: All About Our Animal Friends (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) | [
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12,844 | 0 | Bonnie Worth is the author of countless books for young readers, among them 18 of the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library books, includingOh Say Can You Say Di-No-Saur?, If I Ran the Rain Forest, Oh Say Can You Seed?(winner of the 2003 Ohio Farm Bureau Award),Hark! A Shark!,andIf I Ran the Horse Show.Aristides Ruiz is the illustrator of all the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library books.; Title: A Whale of a Tale!: All About Porpoises, Dolphins, and Whales (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) | [
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12,845 | 0 | ass friends seem to remember that it is Thomass birthday . . . everyone is too busy to even wish him a good day. All of his expectations of a big party with balloons and presents are ruined. What Thomas doesnt know is that all of his friends are busy planning his surprise party. Now in Spanish!; Title: Feliz Cumpleanos, Tomas! (Step into Reading) (Spanish Edition) | [
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12,846 | 0 | Centipede has one hundred feet. One hundred feet means one hundred shoes. How in the world does Centipede choose shoes? This Math Reader clearly demonstrates the concepts of pairs and multiple sets, all in simple, rollicking, rhythmic text and with bright, graphic illustrations.Charles Ghigna is a poet, children's author, and nationally syndicated feature writer who helps promote the love of children's literature by speaking at schools, colleges, conferences, and libraries. He is the author of more than 30 books of poetry for children and adults.Charles lives in Homewood, Alabama, with his wife, Debra, and their son, Chip.Bob Staake's2006 Golden Book The Red Lemon was a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year. His 2008 Golden Book The Donut Chef received glowing reviews from The Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly. In addition to his work with Random House, Bob's titles include Mary Had a Little Lamp (Bloomsbury), Look! A Book! (Little Brown), and Cars, Galore (Candlewick).Outside of his work in children's publishing, Bob's illustrations have also been seen on several popular New Yorker covers, including the 11/17/08 "Reflection" cover that is officially the most popular New Yorker cover of all time. In 2008, Bob was the recipient of Time magazine's 2008 Best Magazine Cover award.; Title: One Hundred Shoes: A Math Reader (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2) | [
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12,847 | 13 | Children can act out these special lyrics to the song If Youre Happy and You Know It, Clap Your Hands with the Elmo puppet. Clap your hands, rub your tummy, and scratch your nose along with Elmo and friends. Wonderful, whimsical illustrations add to the charm of this unique book.Established in July 2013 in a merger between Penguin and Random House, Penguin Random House, with nearly 250 independent imprints and brands on five continents, more than 15,000 new titles published each year, and close to 800 million print, audio, and eBooks sold annually, is the worlds leading trade book publisher. Like its predecessor companies, Penguin Random House is committed to publishing adult and childrens fiction and nonfiction print editions and is a pioneer in digital publishing. Its publishing lists include more than 60 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the worlds most widely read authors.; Title: CLAP YOUR HANDS! | [
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12,848 | 18 | Did you know that every time you munch on a french fry or snack on ice cream, you have Thomas Jefferson to thank? It's true! This founding father was one of America's first foodies. After a visit to France, he introduced all sorts of yummy treats to America--including one that upset more than just tummies and created a culinary controversy! Get the scoop in this deliciously funny, true story--guaranteed to tempt even the most reluctant readers!; Title: Thomas Jefferson's Feast (Step into Reading) (Step #4) | [
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12,849 | 2 | The Cat in the Hats Learning Library shows young readers that books can be entertaining and educational at the same time. This is a wonderful series!Barbara Kiefer, Ph.D., Charlotte S. Huck Professor of Childrens Literature, Ohio State UniversityNorval the Fish is hosting a seaside talkshow for the Fish Channel-and the Cat in the Hat and Thing One and Thing Two are Cameracat and Crew! Among Norval's special guests are his old friend Clam-I-Am (a shy gal who lives in the sand and likes to spit), along with horseshoe and hermit crabs, jellyfish, sand fleas, starfish, seagulls, and miscellaneous mollusks. Seaweed, seaglass, tides, tidal pools, dunes, driftwood, and waves make cameo appearances, too. "Warning: Beginning readers are apt to be swept away!; Title: Clam-I-Am!: All About the Beach (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) | [
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12,850 | 2 | Outrageously sassy Junie B. Jones will make young kids crave their daily dose of reading. And with this handy four-volume boxed set, whether they start with Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying or Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth, readers will laugh out loud at Junie B.'s hilarious mishaps and breathtakingly horrible grammar. Although the books should come with a caveat--Kids, don't try this syntax at home!--alert parents and teachers can use her malapropisms as learning opportunities for their impressionable charges. The set contains the first four titles in Barbara Park's extensive series (energetically illustrated by Denise Brunkus), including Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business and Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus. All are great for reading aloud. (Ages 5 to 8) --Emilie CoulterBARBARA PARK (19472013) is beloved by millions as the author of the wildly popular Junie B. Jones series. She is also the author of award-winning middle-grade novels and picture books, includingSkinnybonesandMick Harte Was Here. We are thankful for the laughter shes given us and to millions of children.; Title: Junie B. Jones's First Boxed Set Ever! (Books 1-4) | [
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12,851 | 0 | Bonnie Worth is the author of countless books for young readers, among them 18 of the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library books, includingOh Say Can You Say Di-No-Saur?, If I Ran the Rain Forest, Oh Say Can You Seed?(winner of the 2003 Ohio Farm Bureau Award),Hark! A Shark!,andIf I Ran the Horse Show.Aristides Ruiz is the illustrator of all the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library books.Joe Mathieuhas illustrated countless books for children, including Big Franks Fire Truck, Sesame Street titles, books in the Cat in the Hats Learning Library series, and many more.; Title: I Can Name 50 Trees Today!: All About Trees (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) | [
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12,852 | 0 | "...this book is a must addition to any young dinosaur enthusiast looking for more on these creatures." -- Dino Russ's LairPaleontologist Robert T. Bakker tells the amazing story of a day in the life of a pack of Deinonychus (a.k.a."raptor") dinosaurs. Readers follow the creatures as they single out, kill, and devour an injured tenontosaur; climb up into a tree; fall asleep; and are themselves stalked by a giant predator. Includes an explanation of how scientists study rocks and minerals; fossil roots, claws, teeth, and bones; and modern predators to understand raptor behavior.; Title: Raptor Pack (Step-into-Reading, Step 5) | [
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12,853 | 2 | Grade 3-6-A new series featuring a puny but brainy fifth grader named Nolan Byrd, whose dorky ways earn him the nickname of "Nerd" from Bubba Bixby, a seemingly unstoppable bully who cheats, lies, steals, and terrorizes little kids. Tired of Bubba's relentless tormenting, Nolan anonymously launches shredderman.com, an online forum that chronicles the bully's transgressions. The name Shredderman is inspired by the compliment Nolan's math teacher writes on a quiz, "You shred, man!" Readers will be impressed with the protagonist's ingenious problem-solving abilities and his adept use of technology to expose Bubba. This entertaining story of an egghead who cannot keep his shoes tied who uses his brains to triumph over the worst bully in school will keep even reluctant readers laughing and wanting more stories about this cyber superhero. Droll, black-and-white cartoons are a perfect accompaniment to the clever text.Edward Sullivan, White Pine School, TNCopyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* Gr. 3-5. Thought it wasn't possible to put a fresh spin on the meathead-versus-nerd story line? The author of the popular Sammy Keyes mysteries proves otherwise with the debut of a hilarious new series. Meet Nolan, a brainy fifth-grader whose socially awkward habits (dorky "power walking," wearing his socks outside his pants) have earned him the nickname "Nerd" from bully Bubba Bixby. Fed up with Bubba and inspired by his hippie teacher's jotted compliment on a math quiz ("You shred, man!"), Nolan anonymously launches shredderman.com, a forum devoted to exposing Bubba's misdeeds. Van Draanen handles the technological elements with confidence, describing the process of launching a Web site in the breathless voice of an egghead whose deepest enthusiasms have been engaged, and her readers will relish the gadgetry and ingenious problem solving. They'll also connect to the story of a grade-school outsider whose triumphs in cyberspace boost his confidence in the bricks-and-mortar world. "Wa-hoo!" for Shredderman, and kudos to Van Draanen for delivering a character-driven series that's spot-on for middle-graders and great for reluctant readers, especially boys. Four more visits with Nolan and his alter ego, all featuring pitch-perfect illustrations, are planned. Jennifer MattsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Shredderman: Secret Identity | [
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12,854 | 0 | Wowie, wow, wow! Its Junie B. Joness top-secret, personal beeswax! This hilarious companion to the best-selling series features Junies own original writings along with drawings, stickers, and lots of blank pages with creative prompts designed to get kids drawing and writing about their own top-secret, personal beeswax. Kids will love getting to know Junie up close in this fun, interactive writing format.BARBARA PARK (19472013) is beloved by millions as the author of the wildly popular Junie B. Jones series. She is also the author of award-winning middle-grade novels and picture books, including Skinnybones and Mick Harte Was Here. We are thankful for the laughter shes given us and to millions of children.; Title: Top-Secret, Personal Beeswax: A Journal by Junie B. (and Me!) | [
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12,855 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1-Another humorous and kid-friendly book about two engaging dogs. Lisa is not pleased about the impending arrival of a new sibling. "My mom has been pregnant for a very long time, and I am tired of it.- She's too fat to play on the seesaw with me. There's a baby in her belly, and I don't like it." She goes so far as to suggest names for the new arrival: "Doofus" for a girl or "Goofus" for a boy. Gaspard, ever her good friend, vows to ignore the new baby, promising to "pretend that it didn't exist." Predictably, when Lila arrives, Lisa discovers that her baby sister isn't so bad after all. As with previous titles, this small book is perfect for one-on-one or small-group sharing. Hallensleben's acrylic paintings are pigment-rich, creating a sophisticated yet appealing sense of city life. The hand-lettered text is also quite childlike yet clear and legible. Libraries owning other titles in the series will definitely want to pick this one up, as will libraries looking for more simple and amusing books about new babies.Piper L. Nyman, Fairfield/Suisun Community Library, Fairfield, CACopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Reviewed with Anne Gutman's Gapsard and Lisa's Rainy Day.PreS. Mischief has always been a big part of the fun in the Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa series, translated from the French, and once again these small, square books with their first-person narrative and thickly textured acrylic paintings tell the truth about what it's like to be small in a grown-up world. In the Rainy Day story, the two rabbit friends get into all kinds of trouble when the weather keeps them indoors on their grandma's farm, and the adults' irritable disapproval only makes the kids act up more. A few of the pictures may be a bit crowded and confusing for the young audience, but kids will enjoy seeing that sometimes the authority figures don't even realize they've been tricked. Lisa's Baby Sister is a classic sibling displacement story, and the simple scenarios do a great job of expressing Lisa's seething jealousy, with humor, and then with sudden tenderness ("She was so little!"). Gutman and Hallensleben get the child's viewpoint exactly right. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Lisa's Baby Sister (Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa) | [
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12,856 | 0 | Grade 3-6-Ackerman, a poet and naturalist who writes most often for adults, here turns her skilled hand (and ear, and eye, and voice) to children's poetry. There are 15 poems, 3 for each of the 5 senses, each one about a different animal. They are concise and compact, with a quietly humorous tone that sometimes veers into the kind of silliness that many kids love. For instance, she writes about the cow, "-every meal is grass with a side order of grass,/plus huge dollops of grass smothered in grass,/followed by grass chops and, for dessert, more grass." There are many fresh, friendly images that young readers will enjoy: "Consider the owl: a pair of binoculars with wings-." Various facts about the animals are seamlessly interwoven, and may inspire a little research on the nonfiction shelves. The pictures are subtle, a lovely match for the poems. Some are small, some larger, but all are precisely rendered, with evident feelings for the creatures shown. This is a small book with an elegant and perfectly scaled design. It is more similar to a jewel than to an ice-cream sundae-in other words, it may not have the wide appeal of the more colorful or broadly humorous offerings, but readers who want to go beyond the obvious will savor it.Lauralyn Persson, Wilmette Public Library, ILCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.*Starred Review* Gr. 3-7. "Living things all feel and sense / their way through / every happenstance." Ackerman, who's best known for her numerous works of poetry and nonfiction for adults, explores the unique ways that animals navigate the world, in these poems for young people. Grouped into sections representing each of the five senses, the poems are clever, funny, challenging, and playful, with occasionally made-up words reminiscent of Lewis Carroll. Even if young readers miss the precise meaning and concepts, they will be captivated by Ackerman's rolling, rhyming sounds that mimic the motion of her subjects--the rise and fall of a humpback whale at sea, "high as angel's eyes" and then low "beneath the galloping brine." Her startling, original imagery will encourage them to wonder how and why animals' bodies function as they do: an owl is really "a pair of binoculars with wings." The best lines are atmospheric and beautiful: of bats' in flight, we hear "only moon-blessed quiet and the eeriest flutter." Teachers will want to read this aloud and then pass it around to show Sis' lovely pointillist sketches that are whimsical without distracting from the words. Like Ackerman's adult work, these poems will inspire readers to find awe and excitement in the natural world. Gillian EngbergCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Animal Sense | [
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12,857 | 0 | Inspired by the everyday trinkets and treasures in her apartment, a grandmother tells her curious granddaughter stories based on their Russian Jewish heritage. An old tin button box reminds Grandmother about the poor farmer who outwitted a Czar. While cutting up apples for a strudel, Grandmother recalls the tale of a very rich, very greedy merchant who learned a lesson at the table of King Solomon. Choosing among carnations, gladioli, and roses in Moshes flower shop makes Grandmother think of a garden of talking--and bickering--flowers.This collection of 10 traditional Jewish folk tales, first published in 1990, is now gorgeously illustrated by Caldecott Honor Book recipient Anita Lobel (On Market Street). Author Adele Geras, who also penned the critically acclaimed young adult novel Troy, has captured the rhythm and cozy warmth of a loving grandmothers storytelling. Readers of all ages will love to curl up with the granddaughter for an afternoon of magical, wondrous shared lore. (Ages 8 and older) --Emilie CoulterA well-balanced offering of whimsical, romantic and tragic fables. . . . A very entertaining, informative and comforting book.The New York Times Book Review; Title: My Grandmother's Stories: A Collection of Jewish Folk Tales | [
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12,858 | 18 | Mary Pope Osborne (of Magic Tree House fame) honors the 343 firefighters who died on September 11 by retelling a 19th-century legend about another heroic NYC blaze battler.Eight-feet-tall with "hands as big as Virginia hams," Mose Humphreys cuts a classic tall-tale figure, lifting trolley cars over his head and rescuing babies inside a stovepipe hat. And, echoing the World Trade Center attacks, "when others ran away from danger, Mose ran toward it." New York's Bravest follows the firefighting exploits of the mythic Mose and "his boys" in dramatic, near-theatrical spreads, right up to a fateful hotel fire near the Hudson: "All night, Mose ran in and out of the building, rescuing bankers, bakers, shoemakers, dressmakers, preachers, and politicians." But when the smoke clears, Mose is nowhere to be found. His fellows nervously hope that he's simply disappeared to drive a mule team in the Dakotas or to mine gold in California. But no, an old-timer later surmises, "Truth is, Mose is right here. He's marchin' with us in our parades. He's kickin' up his heels at our fancy dances.... And whenever we climb our ladders toward a blazing sky, he climbs with us."Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher ably carry the alternating spectacle and pathos in New York's Bravest with colorful, outlandishly staged paintings. And while Pope Osborne's solemnity can border on maudlin (not surprising for a tribute), she ultimately succeeds in honoring our common potential for hope and simple courage, with the understanding that, while the bravery of one fancifully gifted individual might not be all that remarkable, the bravery of many--on and after September 11--certainly is.) (Ages 4 to 8) --Paul HughesPast and present combine to stirring effect in this tall tale with real-world reverberations. Dedicated "To the memory of the 343 New York City firefighters who gave their lives to save others on September 11, 2001," Osborne's (the Magic Tree House series) story, set against 19th-century New York City, draws on the legend of real-life firefighter Mose Humphrey. In a subtle parallel to last fall's catastrophe, the author notes that eight-feet-tall Mose, with "hands as big as Virginia hams," runs toward danger as others run away. Johnson and Fancher (Copplia) portray the man's powerful figure from street level, to emphasize his height and heft as he rushes to a burning building or lifts a horse-drawn trolley that bars the hero's way. After Mose courageously makes repeated trips into a burning hotel to rescue all of the guests, his co-workers realize that Mose is nowhere to be found. This vague sense of loss and lack of resolution will hit home for many youngsters; the artists evoke a solemn mood with ash-covered cobblestone streets and the long faces of fellow firefighters. But the words of an old-timer help them carry on their noble mission in the hero's memory: "Whenever we climb our ladders toward a blazing sky, he climbs with us." Author and artist carefully and respectfully balance the tall-tale ingredients with actual events to craft a loving tribute one that may well help youngsters cope with the loss of these brave leaders. Ages 5-8. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: New York's Bravest | [
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12,860 | 18 | WHY DID WE fight the Revolutionary War? What is the Declaration of Independence? What was it like to live in the 13 colonies? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide: American Revolution, Jack and Annies guide to one of the most important events in our nations history. This is the nonfiction companion to Revolutionary War on Wednesday (Magic Tree House #22).A great place to begin research for a report.School Library JournalMARY POPE OSBORNE and NATALIE POPE BOYCE are sisters who grew up on army posts all over the world. They are working on more Magic Tree House Fact Tracker books to give Magic Tree House readers facts and information about places, time periods, and animals that Jack and Annie discover in the Magic Tree House adventures.Mary lives in Connecticut. Natalie makes her home nearby in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. Mary is the author of all the Magic Tree House fiction titles as well as many more books for kids.SAL MURDOCCA has illustrated more than 200 children's trade and text books. He is also a librettist for children'sopera, a video artist, an avid runner, hiker, and bicyclist, and a teacher of children's illustration at the Parsons School of Design. Sal lives and works in New York with his wife, Nancy.; Title: American Revolution: A Nonfiction Companion to Revolutionary War on Wednesday (Magic Tree House Research Guide Series) | [
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12,861 | 11 | When Christopher Columbus was young, he worked for his father, making cloth. But he did not want to be a cloth-maker all his life. He wanted to see new lands and have adventures. He wanted to be a sailor! By the time he was 25, Christopher had sailed to France, Africa, and Greece. He had seen strange cities and had had many adventures. But his greatest adventure would come when he set out for China and found a whole new world instead.James Tertius de Kayis a naval historian and the author ofMonitor:The Story of the Legendary Civil War Ironclad and the Man Whose Invention Changed the Course of HistoryandChronicles of the Frigate Macedonian, which was praised by the New York Times as "history that reads like a historical novel." He lives in Connecticut.John Edens is an illustrator of books for young readers. His credits includeMeet Christopher Columbus by James T. de Kay,Sea of Ice: The Wreck of the Endurance by Monica Kulling, andThe Time Machine by H. G. Wells.; Title: Meet Christopher Columbus (Landmark Books) | [
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12,862 | 11 | PreSchool-Grade 3-The parents and three daughters who were introduced in Dim Sum for Everyone! (Knopf, 2001) return this time to shop for supplies and make a dragon kite, which they fly on a windy day. The brief sentence on every spread describes what each family member is doing: "Ba-Ba glues the paper." "Mei-Mei cuts whiskers." Young Mei-Mei's protruding tongue is evidence of her complete absorption in and enjoyment of her task. Patterns in the wallpaper and floor that form the background for the brilliantly colored, flat paintings of family members add visual interest. More patterns appear on Chinese-style jackets and slippers and on the bright-red dragon as well. Lin's signature swirls in the sky along with diagonals of kite string, grassy hill, and kite ribbons; and blowing hair, clothing, and leaves combine to suggest the ideal blustery day for this activity. Front endpapers contain supplies needed to build a kite while the back pages depict different kite creatures and the attributes they symbolize. An author's note offers a brief history of kite flying. Demi's Kites: Magic Wishes That Fly up to the Sky (Knopf, 2000) provides even more information about Chinese kites and their meanings.Marianne Saccardi, Norwalk Community College, CT Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 5-8. A Chinese girl describes how the members of her family come together to make and fly a dragon kite. Even the girl's two younger sisters help: Mei Mei cuts the whiskers and Jie Jie paints a laughing mouth. The overall simplicity is effective and appealing, and the spare text is accentuated by bright gouache illustrations, in colorful shapes and painted fabric patterns that call up the same strong style Lin used in Dim Sum for Everyone! (2001). The close-up perspective will draw little ones right into the project; the finished dragon kite flies as if "talking to the wind. What do you think he's saying?" Two pages of endnotes provide historical and cultural context for this favorite pastime, and clever endpapers display craft supplies and kite shapes. Julie CumminsCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Kite Flying | [
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12,863 | 0 | Pal is a pup whos a bit on the quiet side. But after some gentle prodding and encouragement from a few talkative friends, the pup finds the courage to speak up and take his final bow-wow!Anna Jane Hays has had firsthand experience with seven preschoolersher own two children and five grandchildrenas well as over 30 years experience in creating educational picture books, storybooks, and print activity books for preschoolers.She joined the Childrens Television Workshop in 1970 and used her creativity and expertise to help develop publishing based on Sesame Street, the then-new, innovative, PBS preschool educational television series. She was first managing editor of the Sesame Street magazine start-up and developed original Sesame Street Book publishing in partnerships with Golden Press and Random House.After 29 years atSesame Street,she retired as Vice President/Editor in Chief of Book Publishing at Children's Television Workshop. Hays continues her work in childrens publishing and has since published several storybooks and picture books with Random House, including "Silly Sara," "The Pup Speaks Up," and several other Step Into Reading and Sesame Workshop titles.Hays received her AA at Stephens College, Columbia, MO, and her BA in Honors English at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. She thenpursued a variety of post-graduate academic studies, including writers workshops at New York University and Columbia University.The author of numerous books for both US and European publishers,Hays continues her work in children's publishing as an editor, writer, and consultant. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.Valeria Petrone has illustrated numerous picture books, includingRed Truck, Blue Boat, and Yellow Copter (all by Kersten Hamilton), andPlumply, Dumply Pumpkin(by Mary Serfozo), and does editorial illustration for several Italian and UK magazines. She lives in Milan, Italy.; Title: The Pup Speaks Up (Step into Reading, Step 1) | [
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12,864 | 1 | The star of the bestselling What Is Mr. Winkle? takes readers behind the scenes in Winkle's World by Lara Jo Regan. Readers trail the canine curiosity as he reads e-mail from fans and poses for a photo before traveling to a personal appearance. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.What?s it like to be Mr. Winkle?The cutest dog in the universe takes readers on an enchanting, hilarious tour through his public and private life?from haircuts and bubble baths at home to first-class room service and celebrity ?pawtograph? sessions on the road. Narrated by Mr. Winkle himself! It's Winkle's World and we just live in it.; Title: Winkle's World (Step Back in Time with Mr. Winkle) | [
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12,865 | 12 | Kids will have a ball taking a ride with Big Mike as he goes through a day in the life of a typical police officer. Whether it?s helping to find someone lost in the woods or tracking down a stolen ham, Big Mike makes it clear that police officers work hard to help people and keep them safe.; Title: Big Mike's Police Car (Pictureback(R)) | [
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12,866 | 0 | How fast can some dolphins swim? What is the biggest shark? Why do sharks attack? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this Magic Tree House Research Guide! Includes an illustrated gallery of dolphins and sharks, information on the ocean, dolphin communication, how sharks hunt for food, ocean exploration, and lots more! A Stepping Stone BookMARY POPE OSBORNE and NATALIE POPE BOYCE are sisters who grew up on army posts all over the world. They are working on more Magic Tree House Fact Tracker books to give Magic Tree House readers facts and information about places, time periods, and animals that Jack and Annie discover in the Magic Tree House adventures.Mary lives in Connecticut. Natalie makes her home nearby in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. Mary is the author of all the Magic Tree House fiction titles as well as many more books for kids.SAL MURDOCCA has illustrated more than 200 children's trade and text books. He is also a librettist for children'sopera, a video artist, an avid runner, hiker, and bicyclist, and a teacher of children's illustration at the Parsons School of Design. Sal lives and works in New York with his wife, Nancy.; Title: Dolphins and Sharks: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #9: Dolphins at Daybreak (Magic Tree House (R) Fact Tracker) | [
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12,867 | 0 | Motley mutts ride bikes, trikes, skates, skis-you name it-to attend a party in a tree.P. D. Eastman was one of the stars of the Beginner Books line with beloved classics like Are You My Mother?; Go, Dog. Go!; The Best Nest; and more!From the Non-traditional book edition.; Title: Ve, Perro. Ve!: Go, Dog. Go! (Bright & Early Board Books(TM)) (Spanish Edition) | [
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12,868 | 0 | It's hard to make a story as old and oft-told as Cinderella fresh again. Yet Hilary Knight, best known for his Eloise illustrations, manages to apply his unique wit and familiar illustrative style to the fairy tale while retaining the magic of the original story. Cinderella is lovely, of course, and her nasty sisters are pointy-nosed and outrageously vain. But Knight's depiction of Prince Charming provides a happy departure from tradition: he's pudgy and, well, kind of goofy looking. Modern readers will like Cinderella's slightly more brazen ways, too; although still demure, Cinderella steps right out of the kitchen when the prince arrives at her house with the glass slipper. "Let me try," she says, much to her stepmother and sisters' horror. Astute readers will enjoy picking up on subtle details: the tiny fairy godmother hiding under Cinderella's pumpkin-like stool, Cinderella's mother's gravestone in the front yard, and poor, beleaguered Cinderella's chore list next to the invitation to the Prince's ball. (Ages 4 to 8) --Emilie CoulterHilary Knight remains true to the original in his retelling of Cinderella. First published in 1978, his subdued hues and robust, stylized drawings create a once-upon-a-time enchantment.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Hilary Knight's Cinderella | [
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12,869 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1-In this addition to the series, the animal friends spend a rainy vacation day at Lisa's grandmother's house playing tennis in the dining room and otherwise getting into trouble. When her father tells them to put together a puzzle, they take a poster from the wall, cut it apart, and reassemble it with tape-except for a missing piece. After rehanging the incomplete picture, Gaspard fills in the space on the wall with a colored marker. The children are terrified that the adults will be angry, but are saved, at least for the moment, as the sun is now shining, and they all go outside. Hallensleben's glorious, textured paintings depict a cheery, cozy environment full of adventure and fun, and the bright illustrations perfectly capture the characters' enthusiasm and inquisitiveness. Children will giggle at the dogs' adventures.Shawn Brommer, South Central Library System, Madison, WICopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Reviewed with Anne Gutman's Lisa's Baby Sister.PreS. Mischief has always been a big part of the fun in the Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa series, translated from the French, and once again these small, square books with their first-person narrative and thickly textured acrylic paintings tell the truth about what it's like to be small in a grown-up world. In the Rainy Day story, the two rabbit friends get into all kinds of trouble when the weather keeps them indoors on their grandma's farm, and the adults' irritable disapproval only makes the kids act up more. A few of the pictures may be a bit crowded and confusing for the young audience, but kids will enjoy seeing that sometimes the authority figures don't even realize they've been tricked. Lisa's Baby Sister is a classic sibling displacement story, and the simple scenarios do a great job of expressing Lisa's seething jealousy, with humor, and then with sudden tenderness ("She was so little!"). Gutman and Hallensleben get the child's viewpoint exactly right. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Gaspard and Lisa's Rainy Day (Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa) | [
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12,870 | 2 | Big Dog . . . Little Dog has been reformatted into a Beginner Book to join P. D. Eastman's other classics: "Go, Dog. Go! and "Are You My Mother? This delightful book chronicles a day in the life of Ted and Fred-two dogs who are different in every way, but also the best of friends. An irreverent introduction to the concepts of size, color, and opposites.P. D. Eastman was one of the stars of the Beginner Books line with beloved classics like Are You My Mother?; Go, Dog. Go!; The Best Nest; and more!From the Non-traditional book edition.; Title: Big Dog...Little Dog (Beginner Books(R)) | [
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12,871 | 2 | Grade 3-7-In his fourth appearance, Nolan stumbles onto an international spy ring and sets off a chain reaction of suspicions that lead to the arrests of his parents and his teacher. To complicate things, his archenemy, Bubba, has discovered that Nolan is indeed Shredderman. But instead of exposing his secret, the bully wants one thing: to be Shredderman's sidekick, The Bouncer. In the end, Nolan must reveal his identity in order to save his family and his favorite teacher. As in the earlier books, the protagonist uses his Web site to help move justice along and make sure the truth is seen. Readers will identify with him and the other kids in the school and will start rooting for the underdogs. Reluctant readers will enjoy the fast-moving plot and the black-and-white cartoons scattered throughout. The book could also be used to teach awareness about bullying and tolerance of kids who are different.-Kim Carlson, Monticello High School, IA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 3-5. In the fourth book about Nolan, a nerdy-looking boy who has secretly created a cybersuperhero to deal with a school bully, the mystery of Shredderman's inventor becomes a news item on national television. Just as the media noisily intrude on the quiet town of Cedar Valley, Nolan stumbles into a mystery, discovering a packet of secret documents and taking some incriminating photos. The pressure to keep his identity as Shredderman's creator takes its toll on Nolan's family and his teacher, but Nolan finds a new ally in an old enemy, someone he has underestimated in a fundamental way. Writing in first person, Nolan tells his own story in a snappy style that helps make this such an appealing chapter book. Despite his classmates' clear admiration for Shredderman, Nolan still has moments of loneliness as long as his secret identity is kept a secret. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Shredderman: Enemy Spy | [
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12,872 | 4 | Four classic stories about Edward, the kindest engine in the shed. Edward may be old, but he is very loyal. Whether it is with a silly cow on the line or a scary runaway train, Edward is always eager to help out.In 1944, a country vicar, the Reverend W Awdry, wrote the stories he had been telling his two young sons about a group of engines with very recognizable personalities. In 1945, the first book featuring Thomas and the other Really Useful Engines was published, and in the 60 years since, the tales of these friendly engines have become beloved classics around the world.From the Trade Paperback edition.; Title: Edward the Blue Engine (Railway Series) | [
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12,873 | 2 | Grade 1-4-In her fourth "First Grader" book, Junie B. grapples with the ethical issue of cheating and learns how to work collaboratively. She gets caught after she copies a homework assignment. Later, she and another student confess to cheating on a spelling test. Between these two episodes, Junie B. and three classmates have a great experience writing a cinquain poem on friendship. The story wraps up nicely with the protagonist getting support from her parents and a cinquain composed by her teacher, commending her on her honesty. This beginning chapter book is written in first-person narrative with occasional journal entries. Dollops of humor keep the plot from being heavy-handed. The adults and children are believably portrayed, and the comical drawings match the tone of the story.Marilyn Ackerman, Brooklyn Public Library, NYCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 1-2. No one wants to be a cheater pants, a "nasty, rotten ratty pants," especially not first-grader Junie B. Jones. However, in the latest addition to Park's popular early chapter-book series, Junie B. is indeed guilty as charged. One day when she neglects to do her homework, she leans over to copy prissy, perfect, punctual May's paper. After being busted in an embarrassing fashion, Junie B. laments in her journal, "I wish I could disappear into thin hair." Fortunately, with the help of her teacher, Mr. Scary, she learns her lesson: she wasn't "borrowing" May's homework, she was, in fact, cheating. Or was she? Park creates a wonderful classroom of distinct personalities, reflecting the best and most irksome parts of being a kid with equal aplomb. Junie B. is quite entertaining--if you can get used to the deliberately odd constructions such as "I did a gasp at that thing." Brunkus' comical, distinctly Eloise-like pencil illustrations suit the precocious Junie B. to a T. Karin SnelsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Junie B., First Grader: Cheater Pants (Junie B. Jones, 21) | [
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12,874 | 0 | Just suppose," said Ted "Dr. Seuss" Geisel, "there was a little kid who didn't speak words but only weird sounds?" Thus Gerald McBoing Boing was born, brought to life by a studio called United Productions of America as an animated cartoon. This delightful, rhyming story went on to win an Academy Award in 1951, and was briefly made available as a book at the time of the movie's release. And now it's back in hardcover and, here, as an interactive board book that produces a delightful boing-ing sound when you press the button on the right-hand top corner of the book. When Gerald McCloy turns two, he doesn't start talking like most children--he says "Boing boing!" instead. His George Jetson-style father, turning gray, rushes to call Doctor Malone, who decrees there is no cure. In time, Gerald only increases in volume, shouting "Boom!" like a big keg of exploding powder. School is no help, either. He cuckoos and honks in the classroom, "And as little Gerald/ grew older, he found/ When a fellow goes BAM!/ no one wants him around." Outcast, forlorn, he runs away from home. But just as he is about to board a slow-moving freight, the owner of the BONG-BONG-BONG radio station accosts him by the tracks. "I need a smart fellow/ to make all the sounds,/ Who can bark like a dog/ and bay like the hounds!/ You're GONG is terrific,/ your toot is inspired!/ Quick come to BONG-BONG-BONG,/ McBoing Boing--you're hired!" This fun and funny picture book--soaked in muted Fiestaware colors--lilts and bounces and boings like a good read-aloud should. Children will discover that sometimes it's our quirks that end up making us special. (Ages 3 and older) --Karin SnelsonWhen Gerald started talking, you know what he said? He didn't speak wordshe went boing boing instead!Press the boing sound button on this sturdy board book to help Gerald express himself in this fabulously quirky, radically read-aloudable tale, based on the Academy Awardwinning motion picture by Dr. Seuss!; Title: Gerald McBoing Boing Sound Book | [
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12,875 | 0 | What was it like to live in the Ice Age and why was the world so cold? Who made the first cave paintings? What ever happened to sabertooth cats and wooly mammoths? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide: "Sabertooths and the Ice Age, Jack and Annie's guide to unlocking the mysteries of the Ice Age! This is the nonfiction companion to "Sunset of the Sabertooth. "A great place to begin research for a report."--"School Library JournalMARY POPE OSBORNE and NATALIE POPE BOYCE are sisters who grew up on army posts all over the world. They are working on more Magic Tree House® Fact Tracker books to give Magic Tree House readers facts and information about places, time periods, and animals that Jack and Annie discover in the Magic Tree House adventures.Mary lives in Connecticut. Natalie makes her home nearby in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. Mary is the author of all the Magic Tree House fiction titles as well as many more books for kids.SAL MURDOCCA has illustrated more than 200 children's trade and text books. He is also a librettist for children'sopera, a video artist, an avid runner, hiker, and bicyclist, and a teacher of children's illustration at the Parsons School of Design. Sal lives and works in New York with his wife, Nancy.; Title: Sabertooths and the Ice Age: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #7: Sunset of the Sabertooth | [
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12,876 | 2 | Grade 610This brilliant sequel to Stargirl (Knopf, 2000) takes place a year later. Now living in Pennsylvania, Stargirl, 15, continues to pine for Leo, who dumped her, and struggles to make a place for herself in her new community. Fortunately, her eclectic neighbors, who include Dootsie, a five-year-old "human bean"; Betty Lou, an agoraphobic divorce; and Perry Delloplane, an amiable thief, draw her back into life and happiness. Written in diary format-the "world's longest letter," as Stargirl calls it-this novel is as charming and unique as its sensitive, nonconformist heroine. Addressing loss, growing pains, and staying true to oneself, this stellar follow-up is both profound and funny.Terri Clark, Smokey Hill Library, Centennial, CO Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Stargirl (Stargirl, 2000) is disappearing. She and her family (including pet rat Cinnamon) have moved to Pennsylvania, leaving her boyfriend, Leo, behind in Arizona. "Can you lose your favorite person without losing yourself?" she writes in one of the many letters to him that comprise an epistolary companion to Spinelli's first story of the eccentric, large-hearted, happy-to-a-fault teenager. The questions abound: Will she be reunited with her Starboy, or will he be replaced by Perry, the petty-thieving, dangerously attractive new boy in her life? How will she help her new friends (five-year-old motormouth Dootsie, angry Alvina, agoraphobic Betty Lou, grieving widower Charlie, developmentally disabled Arnold)? And are the many genuinely nice moments in this novel buried under too much sentimentality, whimsicality, and self-conscious cuteness? The answer lies with individual readers. The many teens who loved the first book will embrace this sequel. Those who didn't, won't. It's as simple as that. Cart, Michael; Title: Love, Stargirl | [
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12,877 | 0 | Gr. 2-4. This new edition of an older book from the Step into Reading series updates both the text and the illustrations. In addition to using the correct term, Apatosaurus, for brontosaurus, the new version incorporates several discoveries, interpretations, and other changes in the field since the first edition (1988) and acknowledges the death of featured fossil finder "Dinosaur Jim" Jensen. Although the book still lacks an index, it provides a simple and very readable historical account of finding and analyzing dinosaur fossils. A good choice for updating or enhancing science collections. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedLess than 200 years ago, nobody knew that dinosaurs had ever existed. Now, scientists who study fossils know about many kinds of dinosaurs and where they lived. The hunt is on for new information about our favorite prehistoric reptiles!; Title: Dinosaur Hunters (Step into Reading) | [
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12,878 | 17 | Young doodlers and dreamers of the world, take heart--the famous Dr. Seuss, creator of Whos and Sneetches, was a doodler and dreamer, too. Kathleen Krull's engaging picture-book biography of Ted Geisel, the real Dr. Seuss, takes us from his early childhood on Fairfield Street in Springfield, Massachusetts, to the time when he's 22 years old in Greenwich Village and just starting to think he might make a go of it as a person who draws flying cows. Krull tells a lively story, carefully including details that help us understand how Seuss became Seuss, from playground injustice (Geisel was a German American and World War I loomed large) to his love for Krazy Kat comics.Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher, who also illustrated Seuss's My Many Colored Days, cast Seuss's childhood in a nostalgic light with lovely, old-fashioned paintings. A four-page section in the back picks up Seuss's story again, taking us to 1937 when he launches his children's book career with And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street and all the way to his death in 1991. A complete list of Seuss's books and recommendations for further research closes this fascinating look at one of America's most beloved creators of children's books. (Ages 8 and older) --Karin SnelsonGr. 3-5, younger for reading aloud. Before Geisel became Dr. Seuss, he was a boy who "feasted on books and was wild about animals." This introductory sentence begins a delightful picture-book biography about Geisel that chronicles how he became an innovative writer and illustrator beloved by readers young and old. Born in 1904 to a mother who enjoyed reading and a father who worked at the zoo in Springfield, Massachusetts, Geisel spent his days doodling, hanging out with friends, and generally fooling around. Yet there were also some difficult moments. His German heritage made him a target for teasing at the advent of World War I; he was also a rule breaker and was told by his teacher that he would never get anywhere with his art. The book ends when Geisel, already a published cartoonist, is 22, living in Greenwich Village, and looking forward to a bright future. An extended author's note details how Geisel became Dr. Seuss and discusses a number of his works. Krull's pithy text is extended by full-page paintings that glow with the memory of yesteryear and capture the mix of humor and poignancy that comes with trying to fit in. Spot art from Geisel's own books enlivens the text pages. Ilene CooperCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The Boy on Fairfield Street | [
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12,879 | 2 | Grade 4-6-"My name, if you must know, is Franklin Delano Donuthead. Try saying that in a room full of fifth graders if you think names will never hurt you." Franklin's mother is a "cable guy," his father, an unknown sperm donor. His life in the small town of Pelican View is changed forever when he meets Sarah Kervick, a new girl who's so neglected that her long hair is a rat's nest of tangles. Franklin is compulsively careful and clean, and holds lengthy phone conversations with a woman at the National Safety Department. Sarah is almost exactly the opposite, and doesn't "take crap from anyone." When she wants him to steal wart remover for her, Franklin's primary fear of prison is "-bathing barefoot." Their prickly relationship is cemented by Sarah's affection for Franklin's gem of a mother, who wants him to play baseball, but is just as happy to discover Sarah's talents in this area. There's a lot going on in this story, it's true, but the author succeeds in smoothly carrying the action to a satisfying conclusion, and in delivering some lovely messages about kindness and hope and being true to yourself. It's refreshing for a novel with problem situations to be so light and funny. An appealing story with some memorable characters and a lot of heart.Lauralyn Persson, Wilmette Public Library, ILCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 3-6. Franklin Delano Donuthead is pathologically fearful of germs, junk food, and making friends. His single mom, on the other hand, is spunky and caring, a credible magnet for Sarah, the new girl at Franklin's school who tries to bully him into helping her get the snarls out of her filthy hair. Despite the bad beginning, Franklin eventually allows himself to care about Sarah, not only helping her to tackle reading but also helping another friend manage a good deed on Sarah's behalf. For her part, Sarah knows how to dispatch the real class bully while showing Franklin a thing or two about the people around him. Stauffacher does go into some unusual, ocassionally dark, places here--Sarah's hardscrabble home life, Donuthead's pathological fears and his parentage (he's the product of artificial insemination)--but the gentle humor and the accessible treatment of some very real issues balances everything quite nicely. Francisca GoldsmithCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Donuthead | [
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12,880 | 2 | Grade 3-6Nolan's life has not been the same since he invented Shredderman. Sure, he's still called "nerd," and he avoids running into bully Bubba Bixby, but now he's secretly a cyber-hero. As such, Nolan knows he's the man for the job when graffiti is spray-painted around Cedar Valley and the culprit cannot be caught. However, things do not go as planned as Shredderman is accused of being the tagger, and he is under the clock to see that truth and justice prevail before his true identity comes to light. Van Draanen delivers an entertaining sequel to Secret Identity (Knopf, 2004), packed with plenty of action and humor to keep kids, especially reluctant readers, turning the pages and rooting for Nolan. As in the first book, Biggs's black-and-white illustrations capture the humor and action of the straightforward plot.Christine McGinty, Albany Public Library, NY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 3-5. Armed with a digital camera and ever-increasing confidence, Nolan, the nerdy fifth-grader who moonlights as a cyber-superhero (Shredderman [BKL F 15 04]), is back. This time a graffiti artist has struck in Cedar Valley, spraying buildings, playground equipment, and even the van of Nolan's teacher-cum-sidekick, Mr. Green. In his quest to nab the delinquent, Shredderman becomes a suspect, and clearing his name requires hiding in a smelly trash bag, riding his bike farther than ever before, and, of course, posting muckraking photos and articles on shredderman.com. The hullabaloo stirred up by relatively tame vandalism seems a bit unconvincing, and it's disappointing to see Nolan gaining more adult accomplices at book's end rather than allowing his alter ego's successes to carry over into his relationships with his peers. Not as stellar as Shredderman's first soaring leap into cyberspace, but still balm for all those dweeby kids who will see themselves in Nolan and cheer him on, as well as any middle-grader wanting something fast, funny, and technologically up-to-the-minute. REVWRCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Shredderman: Attack of the Tagger (Shredderman) | [
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12,881 | 13 | Kindergarten-Grade 2-After Farmer Joe heads to bed, Cow, Goat, Pig, Sheep, and Chicken pull out their instruments and electronic equipment, don their shades, and transform themselves into the rock band Punk Farm. Animals line up outside the barn to buy tickets, then settle in for a rousing show featuring a way-out version of "Old MacDonald Had a Farm," with each musician doing a solo. At sunrise, a none-the-wiser Farmer Joe finds his sound-asleep livestock not quite ready for "a big day of work." Single- and double-page cartoon-style paintings combine muddy and bold colors to contrast the earthy farm setting with the energy, edginess, and excitement of the concert. Print, mostly white drop-out, is used effectively, juxtaposing traditional block style for the narrative with a larger, more graphic layout of the same typeface to suggest the distinctive musical sound. The eye-popping orange and purple front cover sets the scene and contrasts with the muted blues, browns, and greens of the back cover depicting the fabulous five in the barnyard, post-event. The fun is carried onto the endpapers, which feature a montage of posters, torn tickets, publicity "photos" of the band, and scrawled notebook pages. Quite a romp.-Marie Orlando, Suffolk Cooperative Library System, Bellport, NY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-Gr. 2. At the end of a long day, Farmer Joe heads for bed. Back in the barn, a band of his animals prepare to rehearse for their rock concert later that night. Cow and Chicken set up drums and keyboard, while Pig and Goat tune their guitar and bass and vocalist Sheep tests the mike. At the performance, they play their version of "Old MacDonald Had a Farm," with riffs on their instruments instead of the usual animal sounds. Their frantic fans go wild. Krosoczka says on the back flap that he had childhood daydreams of rock stardom, but even kids who've never picked up an air guitar will enjoy the droll humor. The paintings, which start out simple and bucolic, become increasingly jazzy as the band heats up, climaxing in a frenzy of form and color, then reverting to a quiet scene when morning brings Farmer Joe back to the barn. For parents and teachers who want an audio version, the book's Web site features a downloadable version of the song. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Punk Farm | [
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12,882 | 5 | PreSchool-Grade 3A charming tall tale set in the American Southwest. Doa Flor, a giant, is a benevolent presence in her pueblo. While at first kids teased the young and large Flor, she quickly became an asset to them, whisking them off to school when they were running late or making tortillas big enough to be used as rafts on the river. The action starts when a puma is heard howling in the vicinity; the villagers are terrified and even Doa Flor can't find it. The animals know where the gato is so she follows their advice and the situation is delightfully resolved. Coln uses his signature mix of watercolor washes, etching, and litho pencils for the art. There is great texture and movement on each page in the sun-baked tones of the landscape. With Spanish words peppered throughout, this is a welcome entry to the canon that includes other heroines like Sally Ann Thunder and Thunder Rose.Linda M. Kenton, San Rafael Public Library, CA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-Gr. 2. The creators of Tomas and the Library Lady (1997) offer another glowing picture book set in the American Southwest, but this time, the story is a magical tall tale. In a cozy village, Dona Flor grows from an unusual child, who can speak the language of plants and animals, into a giant, whose heart is as large as her enormous hands and feet. After ferocious animal cries terrorize the villagers, Flor sets out to find their source. The culprit--a tiny, mischievous puma, who ingeniously amplifies his kittenish growl into a beastly roar--is an amusing surprise, and Flor soothes the cat in its own language, returning peace to her village. Mora strengthens her economical, poetic text with vivid, fanciful touches: the villagers use Flor's colossal homemade tortillas as roofs, for example. Colon's signature scratchboard art extends the whimsy and gentle humor in lovely scenes of the serene heroine sweet-talking the animals or plucking a star from the sky. A winning read-aloud, particularly for children who can recognize the intermittent Spanish phrases. Gillian EngbergCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Dona Flor: A Tall Tale About a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart (Pura Belpre Medal Book Illustrator (Awards)) | [
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12,883 | 0 | When Thing One and Thing Two arrive on the scene, they manage to make their presence known. Whether it?s messing around at Conrad and Sally?s house or taking a wacky walk on Main Street, you always know when they?re in town!Flip the flaps and explore opposites courtesy of the Cat in the Hat (with lots of help from Thing One and Thing Two)!; Title: The Cat in the Hat: How Do You Do? by Thing One and Thing Two | [
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12,884 | 16 | When the late author and illustrator Leo Lionni was young, he answered the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" with a thoroughly unique reply: "The bell of the trolley car." He continued taking the nontraditional approach to life, writing his first children's book at age 50. He went on to write dozens more books, four of which appear in their complete original form in this lovely treasury, with a special tribute by Eric Carle. The collection includes the enduring, endearing favorites Frederick, Fish Is Fish, Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse, and Swimmy, all with Lionni's playful watercolors and bold paper cutouts, three of which were named Caldecott Honor Books. To have a sampling of four Lionni's enchanting creations together in one book is truly a gift--you'll be as happy as we are that he didn't pursue the trolley-bell thing. A companion compact disc features a lively recording of each story. (Ages 4 to 8)Frederickthe title character of this warm-hearted, graphically adventurous picture-book treasuryis a mouse. But hes a dreamer as well and could be any thoughtful child you may happen to know. Parenting Magazine[Lionni] transforms each page into a drama of singular beauty, with the audience holding its breath as scene after scene unfolds across the stage. . . . the audience responds in joyous applause. And so will you. Eric Carle, author of The Very Hungry CaterpillarA childhood is simply not complete without the fables of Leo Lionni. . . . Here are four of his best.San Diego Union-Tribune; Title: Frederick and His Friends: Four Favorite Fables (Treasured Gifts for the Holidays) | [
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12,885 | 0 | Starred Review. Grade 2-6Some Africans flew on shiny black wings before their capture into slavery, and though they shed their plumes when forced to board the crowded slave ships, those people with the flying magic still had their special power. Hamilton's version of this old tale of longing and hope was the title story of her 1985 collection (Knopf); it has been read, anthologized, and told so often as to seem truly timeless. The Dillons add much to savor in this elegant picture-book rendering. A richly robed band of men, women, and children flying happily over an African landscape wraps around the book cover, rooting the story in early times. Black endpapers embossed with shiny feathers mark the loss of wings. Rich, deep-hued paintings decorate each spread, a smaller view on the left with a larger scene on the right. A simple framing scheme encases art and text in thick lines on three sides; the top remains open and draws the eye upward with the ascending figures. Early scenes of slave misery ground viewers with darkened tones. Sadly, not all of the people could fly. But those who couldn't continued to tell the marvelous tale, even in their eventual freedom. The book is a lovely tribute to Hamilton. Some of her original notes on the tale appear as preface and afterword.Margaret Bush, Simmons College, Boston Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* Gr. 3-9. The stirring title story in the late Virginia Hamilton's 1985 collection of American black folktales is an unforgettable slave escape fantasy, retold here in terse, lyrical prose that stays true to the oral tradition Hamilton knew from her family and her scholarly research. Leo and Diane Dillons' illustrations for the collection were in black and white, but the art here is beautiful full color, in the style of the cover of the collection. The large paintings are magic realism at its finest, with clear portraits showing individuals and the enduring connections between them. The images depict mass cruelty close up, but the faces of the characters Hamilton names are always distinct, even in the packed hold of the slave ships, when those "who could fly" lost their wings. Laboring in the cotton field, Sarah and her baby are whipped by the overseer. When elderly Toby helps them escape, the rhythmic paintings dramatize people flying to freedom, joining hands together in the sky. Each one is an individual, exquisitely (and differently) dressed in traditional African garb, an inspiration to those left behind, who "had only their imaginations to set them free." A final portrait shows Hamilton in kente cloth smiling above a loving family at home. This special picture-book story will be told and retold everywhere. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The People Could Fly: The Picture Book (New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books (Awards)) | [
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12,886 | 0 | "I see a nose on every face. I see noses every place! Noses come in all shapes, colors, and sizes and are handy to have for sniffling, smelling, and . . . playing horns? This simple, sometimes silly story offers little ones a first ode to the nose and all that it does.Al Perkins was the author of several Bright and Early Books and Beginner Books, among them Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb; and The Ear Book. Perkins passed away in 1975. Joe Mathieu has illustrated countless books for children, including Big Frank’s Fire Truck, Sesame Street titles, books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series, and many more.; Title: The Nose Book | [
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12,887 | 0 | Barbie brightens up a rainy day for her little sisters with a magical game of dress up! With golden gowns and silver crowns, fancy shoes and pink tutus and a prancing, dancing fashion show finalelittle girls will love joining in the rousing, rhyming dress-up fun!; Title: Barbie: A Dress-Up Day (Barbie) (Step into Reading) | [
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12,888 | 7 | Debi Gliori follows up the darkly humorous Pure Dead Magic with Pure Dead Wicked. This time around, the Strega-Borgia family must take up residence in the Auchenlochtermuchty Arms after their roof collapses, and the reconstruction crew conspires to destroy rather than repair their home. Ages 10-up.Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Grade 4-7-Titus, 12; his sister Pandora, 10; and baby Damp are back in this sequel to Pure Dead Magic (Knopf, 2001). This time, their beloved ancestral home is under siege by an unscrupulous roofer and his real-estate developer friends. The Strega-Borgias are forced to move to the Auchenlochtermuchty Arms while the workman proceeds to divest their home of its roof tiles and deposit them in a nearby loch. In the end, but with much going on in between, StregaSchloss is saved, and the family has their home back. Gliori has created another fantasy romp, complete with computer-generated clones of Titus and Pandora, evil businessmen bent on developing suburban Scotland, and a dragon laying an egg. While the characters are stock, the story will make children roar with laughter. There is the prerequisite humor for this age group including a rather unclean yeti and baby Damp's preoccupation with flushing the mail down the toilet. For those who appreciated the first book, this installment will not disappoint.Lynn Evarts, Sauk Prairie High School, Prairie du Sac, WI Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Pure Dead Wicked | [
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12,889 | 0 | W is for Wolf. . . . Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are thrilled to visit Wallis Wallace at her new cabin in the Maine wilderness. On their very first day, they glimpse a white wolf and her babies on a cliff. But soon after the kids spy the wolf family, the pups are wolf-napped! Can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose sniff out the culprits before the white wolf starts suspecting them?An appealing combination of intrigue, ingenuity, and good fun. A great recreational choice for newly independent readers.School Library JournalWhen hes not writing a thrilling new A to Z Mystery or Capital Mystery, Ron Roy spends his time traveling all over the country and restoring his Connecticut farmhouse. The author lives in Manchester, CT.RON ROY has been writing books for children since 1974. He is the author of dozens of books, including the popular A to Z Mysteries, Calendar Mysteries, and Capital Mysteries. When not working on a new book, Ron likes to teach tricks to his dog Pal, play poker with friends, travel, and read thrilling mystery books. STEPHEN GILPIN is the award-winning illustrator of dozens of childrens books, including the popular and very funny Pirate Mom. He brings his fresh, kid-friendly style to all the covers of the A to Z Mysteries series.; Title: The White Wolf (A to Z Mysteries - A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) | [
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12,890 | 1 | Mr. Winkle portrays underdogs and unsung heroes whose contributions in history, science, sports, and service to their country have thus far had little or no recognition.A Winkle in Time; Title: A Winkle in Time (Step Back in Time with Mr. Winkle) | [
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12,892 | 14 | PreSchool-Grade 2-A perfect blend of art and text works together to convey the adventures of a boy born "with a pumpkin for a head." A crafty flying bat plucks up Otho's head and explains in rhyme why he drops it into the sea. After a large fish swallows it, an even larger squid squeezes the fish, with Otho shooting out, "like a cork from a popgun." In excellent pacing, the next page shows the pumpkin-head hero drifting at sea, then scooped up by a fisherman. Young children are sure to enjoy the bouncing rhythm of the fisherman's words as he compares Otho to all the other types of fish he has netted. Besides black and white, Rohmann consistently uses shades of blue and patches of orange throughout. In this artwork, less is truly more. The multiple-color relief prints done on an etching press, with large white space surrounding smaller, movie-still-like pictures, enhance the visual appeal. In Otho's face, Rohmann captures the vulnerable emotions of a lost child, and the wide smiles when returning to a mother's embrace. Gather your little pumpkin heads close to you in the fall as you read them this tale and watch their faces light up with a glowing grin.James K. Irwin, Poplar Creek Main Library, Steamwood, ILCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.PreS-Gr. 1. Otho was born with a pumpkin for a head. His parents are unfazed by this anomaly as their son "heads" out on the adventure of life. First, a black bat wanting to nest in Otho's head flies off with it. Pumpkins are heavy, however, and the bird drops Pumpkinhead into the sea. Otho floats until a fish swallows him--but a squid squeezes the fish, and Otho pops out like a cork. He's caught by a fisherman and taken to a fish market, where his mother finds him, takes him home, and reunites him with his body, which, luckily for Otho, has been kept in a cool, dry place. The blue, black, and orange relief prints provide heft for the story. The borders and images outlined in thick black lines entice children from page to page while the seriocomic style adds buoyancy. The black cover with a die-cut center square framing Otho's pumpkinhead sets the stage perfectly. The message about individuality will bypass kids, but they'll be intrigued with the quirky, imaginative misadventure. Forget the logic, this story grows on you. Julie CumminsCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Pumpkinhead | [
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12,893 | 0 | X is for X-RAY . . . Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are having an excellent time at the Penelope Gwinn concert. But during intermission, Dink injures his arm! At the same time, the singers diamond necklace is stolen. Could the two mishaps somehow be connected? And could Dinks X-ray be a clue? Its up to the kids to examine the evidence and find out in this exciting yet easy-to-read chapter book mystery.RON ROY has been writing books for children since 1974. He is the author of dozens of books, including the popular A to Z Mysteries, Calendar Mysteries, and Capital Mysteries. When not working on a new book, Ron likes to teach tricks to his dog Pal, play poker with friends, travel, and read thrilling mystery books. STEPHEN GILPIN is the award-winning illustrator of dozens of childrens books, including the popular and very funny Pirate Mom. He brings his fresh, kid-friendly style to all the covers of the A to Z Mysteries series.; Title: The X'ed-Out X-Ray (A to Z Mysteries) | [
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12,894 | 0 | P. J. Funnybunnys dad brings home a special present: a magic kit! P.J. studies all the tricks and does them just right. So why are his family and friends bored with his tricks? P.J. decides to show them the best trick of all . . . by disappearing!Marilyn Sadler has been writing and illustrating children's books for 20 years. Her work has received many honors, including an IRA Classroom Choice Award and a Parents Choice Award. She lives in Ohio.Roger Bollen (19412015) was a writer and illustrator of the Animal Crackers syndicated comic strip. He also illustratedmore than 50 childrens books with Marilyn Sadler, including titles featuring P. J. Funnybunny and Alistairs Elephant.; Title: P.J. Funnybunny's Bag of Tricks (Step into Reading) | [
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12,895 | 2 | Grade 3-6 - The endearing cyber-superhero, Shredderman, otherwise known as Nolan Byrd, exposes yet another annoying nuisance through the use of his anonymous Web site. The 11-year-old's favorite television superhero, The Gecko, comes to his hometown of Cedar Valley to shoot an episode, and Nolan's father, a newspaper reporter, is assigned to cover the story. The boy not only gets to meet Chase Morton, but also plays video games with him, and the two form a friendship. School bully Bubba Bixby also wants to meet the popular on-screen personality, causing even more tension between the two boys. As Nolan witnesses Bubba's resentment toward him, he learns that sometimes being a superhero is about "being bigger than yourself," and invites Bubba to meet Chase. Nolan is also successful in exposing an unethical photographer, causing quite a stir in the journalism community. The protagonist's strength in rising above his fear of Bubba and showing compassion for him is gently and poignantly portrayed. Reluctant readers will find this book accessible, and the use of modern technology to fight the "bad guys" is an appealing inclusion. - Jennifer Cogan, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore, MD Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 3-5. Nolan Byrd is delighted to learn that the cast of his favorite television show The Gecko and Sticky is coming to his town to film an episode. He's even more pleased when his journalist father announces that he's been assigned to interview Chase Morton, the young star of the show, and invites Nolan along. Chase and Nolan hit it off immediately, and Chase confesses his fear of a whacked-out reporter called the Mole, who has been stalking him. Nolan takes a picture of the Mole committing an act of vandalism and spreads the information through his Internet alter ego, Shredderman. At the same time, Nolan reaches out to his nemesis, Bubba Bixby. This is the third in the Shredderman series, all of which feature short chapters and a lighthearted, fast-moving story, with Nolan serving as a true hero, despite his geeky ways. Todd MorningCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Shredderman: Meet the Gecko | [
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12,896 | 0 | Look! Look! The Cat wants to cook!Told with simple rhymes and rhythms, this jaunty illustrated tale gives very young readers a taste of the Cat in the Hats flamboyant cooking skills as he slaps on a Chefs hat and whips up purple cupcakes using some truly odd ingredients! A cat-terrific spin-off based on Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat movie.Bonnie Worth is the author of countless books for young readers, among them 18 of the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library books, including Oh Say Can You Say Di-No-Saur?, If I Ran the Rain Forest, Oh Say Can You Seed? (winner of the 2003 Ohio Farm Bureau Award), Hark! A Shark!, and If I Ran the Horse Show.Christopher Moroney has illustrated many Sesame Street books, including the popular Sesame Beginnings series.; Title: Cooking With the Cat (The Cat in the Hat: Step Into Reading, Step 1) | [
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12,897 | 18 | How did early explorers navigate? Who was the first human to reach outer space? When did the first person reach the North Pole? Kids can find the answers to these questions and many more in this easy-to-use family reference book! Packed with important facts, The Look-It-Up Book of Explorers features 40 concise, exciting accounts of explorers from around the world and throughout time, from the Vikings to the astronauts! Illustrated with photographs, drawings, and maps, this book makes it easy for kids to explore!Praise for As Far as the Eye Can Reach:Kimmels work is a well written, lively account for young readers.Kirkus Reviews; Title: The Look-It-Up Book of Explorers (Look-It-Up Books) | [
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12,898 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2-A charming picture book about a little polar bear's search for a friend. Although he and a snow cloud love one another, the cub wants someone with whom he can play hide-and-seek or go swimming. The cloud tries to help by making his snow fall down into the shapes of various animals, but each of the snow creatures stands still without playing and melts away by the next day. One morning, the cub comes across what he thinks is a polar bear made of snow. To his amazement, the animal sneezes. The two bears play together with snowflakes provided by their friend the cloud. The simple text is enhanced by the full-page illustrations across spreads. The many different shades of blue, green, and purple of the ice and snow make a wonderful backdrop for the occasional orange fish and bold yellow-orange sky. The visible brush strokes add depth and texture to the art. Foil snowflakes on the cover and spine are a sparkly touch. A nice choice for a winter storytime.Genevieve Gallagher, Orange County Public Library, VACopyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Polar bear is rather lonely. Snow animals meant to keep him company melt away at the end of the day. And they cant swim and splash or play hide-and-seek like a real friend can. A real friend . . . thats just what he needs! And Jane Cabreras lush, broad style sets the pitch-perfect stage for this wintery tale.; Title: The Lonesome Polar Bear | [
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12,899 | 0 | e that warns ships away from the reefs. A haunted painting that wont be moved. A body of bones that doesnt want to stay in its grave. A sea captain with a hook for a hand who still walks the beaches of California a hundred years after he died. Here are four ghost stories from around the country about real people and true events.; Title: Spooky America: Four Real Ghost Stories (Step into Reading) | [
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