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13,100 | 6 | Gr 5-7-Hokey Pokey is a place where children live and rule themselves, riding bicycles like horses, watching cartoons on huge outdoor screens, throwing tantrums and getting hugged, all without an adult in sight. Their lives are almost pure joy as they dance the eponymous dance, savor the eponymous frozen treat, and listen to The Story of the Kid through little shells they carry in their pockets. Jack is their hero and ringleader, dealing with bully Harold the Destroyer, teaching Kiki lessons in sports and Lopez lessons in life, until the day things begin to change. Jack wakes to find that his beloved bike, Scramjet, has been commandeered by Jubilee, whom he despises because she's a girl. Answering his Tarzan cry of despair, Amigos LaJo and Dusty race to his side and notice before he does that Jack's stomach tattoo, given to all children once they're out of diapers, is starting to disappear. Fighting against the realization that Jack is going to leave them, they lure him into one last bike roundup, roping him and tying him down until Jubilee releases him, recognizing that he cannot resist the pull away from all of them toward the Forbidden Hut and the Train, and into The Story. Using elements of myth, allegory, fantasy, and not-quite science fiction, Spinelli has skillfully combined a stream-of-consciousness narrative with delicious inventive language to create a vivid, dreamlike world. This unforgettable coming-of-age story will resonate with tween readers and take its rightful place beside the author's Maniac Magee (Little, Brown, 1990) and Louis Sachar's Holes (Farrar, 1998).-Marie Orlando, formerly at Suffolk Cooperative Library System, Bellport, NY(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.In the place called Hokey Pokey, the kidsNewbies, Snotsippers, Gapergums, Sillynillys, Longspitters, Groundhog Chasers, and Big Kidsare everywhere, doing what kids do: streaking, leaping, chasing, shrieking, hokeypokeying, and more. In short, playing. Yes, kids are everywhere, but there isnt an adult anywhere except for the Hokey Pokey Man, who brings square snowball treats to the kids. Its here in this eccentric place that Jack, a popular Big Kid, awakens one morning to hear the whispered words Its time. Could this have something to do with the story all the kids know, in which The Kid announces, I am going away? Readers will find out as they follow Jack throughout one memorable day of discoveries, including the knowledge of something called tomorrow. Spinelli has written a tender, bittersweet story of coming of age and the changes and leave-takings it involves. In its spirit and style, the novel evokes Ray Bradburys sometimes sentimental, nostalgic work, especially Dandelion Wine. Spinelli remains his own man, however, and his latest sui generis novel is sure to delight his many fans. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: An extensive outreach campaign that ranges from a designated hashtag to a national author tour has put this title on the radar of readers well beyond Spinellis already large audience. Grades 7-12. --Michael Cart; Title: Hokey Pokey | [
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13,101 | 2 | The evil Dr. Kron-Tox has kidnapped Uncle Al and whisked him away in his time machine! Luckily, Andrew has a time machine of his own. But like most of Andrews inventions, the Time-a-Tron doesnt work quite right. It tumbles Andrew, Judy, and Thudd back to the very beginning of the universe! Will they regain control of the Time-a-Tron in time to save Uncle Al . . . and themselves?J. C. Greenburg is the author of many books for young people in the library and reference field. Shes a frequent visitor to schools and pays close attention to kid feedback. Shes married to Dan Greenburg of The Zack Files. The author lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY.J. C. Greenburg is the author of many books for young people in the library and reference fields. Shes a frequent visitor to schools and pays close attention to kid feedback. She lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY.; Title: In Time (Andrew Lost #9) | [
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13,102 | 0 | Gr 58As an elderly grandmother, Cammie looks back on the summer of 1959, when she lived with her stoic warden father in an apartment adjacent to Pennsylvania's Hancock County Prison. Young Cammie is filled with unprocessed grief from her mother's tragic death. She decides that Eloda Pupko, the distant but constant prison housekeeper, should be her mother figure. The summer is full of change. Cammie's fame-hungry best friend outgrows her, and her close relationship with verbose Boo Boo Dunbar, one of a handful of African American inmates, ends in numb grief when Boo Boo commits suicide. Finally, Eloda helps Cammie truly grieve for her mother in order to move on. Character development and realistic dialogue shine in this emotional historical fiction title. The pent-up anger that bubbles under the surface of Cammie's memories is palpable. Spinelli's characters are achingly real at times, although some readers may find it difficult to care about such a spoiled, entitled protagonist. With narration by an elderly Cammie, Spinelli artfully adds foreshadowing to keep the plot moving. However, the pacing is slowed by adult Cammie's endless reflections on her emotions and behavior. The grandmotherly perspective lacks a tangible connection to young Cammie's confusion on the cusp of teenager-dom. Period-specific details abound, but some hit the mark without context (will young readers understand that the passing reference to "the Hokey Pokey man" is 1950s slang for ice-cream man?). VERDICT Sentimental and reflective, this nostalgic story will strike a deeper chord in adults than in middle graders.Amy Seto Forrester, Denver Public Library"It's a tapestry of grief and redemption, woven by a master storyteller who never loses his focus on Cammie's personal journey but connects it to Eloda's in a powerful twist. Moving and memorable."— Kirkus, starred review"Spinelli again shows his mastery at evoking a particular time and place while delving into the heart of a troubled adolescent..."— Publishers Weekly, starred review"The prison community is a powerful backdrop for Cammie’s turbulent coming of age, populated with messy lives that brighten in Cammie’s presence but that have their own demons to tame." — Bulletin, starred review"Jerry Spinelli again proves why he's the king of storytellers." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review"This is a story about facing hard truths and growing up. Readers will love the details of having a prison compound for a home and adore the many secondary characters who help keep Cammie’s head above water during her desperate search for happiness." -- Booklist"Spinelli’s gift for humorous chaos and his trademark magic realism touches are showcased here, and it is exhilarating to read about kids with so much urban freedom." -- The Horn Book"Character development and realistic dialogue shine in this emotional historical fiction title. Spinelli’s characters are achingly real."--School Library Journal; Title: The Warden's Daughter | [
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13,103 | 2 | MARY 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: Polar Bears and the Arctic: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House | [
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13,104 | 0 | Not only is Mallory Loehr a talented author, but shes also the Senior Vice President of Random House Books for Young Readers.She loves to read and write about fantastical creatures.Pamela Silin-Palmer is an illustrator known for Unicorn Wings, Sleeping Bunny, and Bunny and the Beast.; Title: Unicorn Wings (Step into Reading) | [
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13,105 | 0 | Jeff Stone practices the martial arts daily. He has worked as a photographer, an editor, a maintenance man, a technical writer, a ballroom dance instructor, a concert promoter, and a marketing director for companies that design schools, libraries, and skateboard parks. Like the heroes of The Five Ancestors series, Mr. Stone was adopted when he was an infant. He began searching for his birthmother when he was 18; he found her 15 years later. The author lives with his wife and two children in Carmel, IN.From the Hardcover edition.The Chinese junk pitched and rolled in the pounding surf, its ancient timbers groaning under the heavy load. The boat lay low in the water, cold spray blowing over its rails with each gust of the frigid autumn wind. Hidden below a tattered tarpaulin on deck, ShaoShuLittle Mousewondered what hed gotten himself into.He shivered. The damp sea air had soaked through his thin skin, deep into his tiny bones. He had only been aboard one day, but he already yearned to have his feet back on dry land.ShaoShu had little experience on the water. True, hed just spent more than a week traveling down the Grand Canal with his new friends, Hok and Ying, but that ride was nothing like this one. That was fun. This was agonizing. The sooner he was off this ship, the better.The boat lurched suddenly on the choppy seas, and a wicked crosswind lifted one corner of the tarp. ShaoShu quickly snatched it back down, catching a glimpse of General Tonglongs long ponytail braid swaying just a few paces away. ShaoShu shuddered. Tonglongthe Mantiswas uncomfortably close.As a homeless street urchin, ShaoShu had a lifetime of practice hiding in small, inconspicuous places. He had an unnatural ability to bend and twist his small body into all sorts of strange shapes, and he put these skills to use stowing away here on Tonglongs Chinese man-o-war in order to steal some information for his new friends. This, however, had been more than hed bargained for. Perhaps hed pushed his luck too far.ShaoShu shifted his position ever so slightly, and he felt the weight of the shiny cylindrical object resting on his lap. It was nothing really, some sort of spyglass. While it might prove useful to him, he had mainly taken it because it was made of a highly polished brass and glimmered with a luster he couldnt resist. It was this same fascination with shiny objects that had brought him to his current hiding place.With each passing wave, ShaoShu sank deeper into the largest pile of treasure hed ever seen. He was surrounded by riches that even the Emperor would be hard-pressed to imagine: golden goblets, impossibly intricate jade figurines, mounds of pearl jewelry all of it piled here on the boats deck and covered with a tarp like a worthless bale of straw. There were other piles, too, though none as large or magnificent as this one.The treasure was connected to a series of dragon scrolls that contained secret dragon-style kung fu fighting techniques. One of the scrolls was also a map, and Tonglong had used it first to find Yings mothers house, then to locate the treasure in a secret seaside cave. The cave was only accessible at low tide, and Tonglong had timed his arrival perfectly. In less than an hour, his men had stripped the cave of its contents. Now Tonglong was headed south to take care of what he called personal business.ShaoShu didnt know what that business was, but he was certain he had already gathered plenty of information for Ying and Hok. The moment he saw an opportunity to sneak off the ship, he would make a break for it.Having been aboard the better part of a day and a night, ShaoShu had learned the rhythms of the ships watches. The laziest sailors were assigned to the watch that began at sunset, so that would be the best time to make his move. In the meantime, he would just have to wait.From somewhere high above the deck, he heard a lookout shout, Sail ho!What do you see? Tonglong asked, his metallic voice too close for ShaoShus comfort.Its a foreign sloop, sir, the lookout replied. By the shape of the stern and the rake of the mast, Id guess shes Dutch-built. Single mast with a reefed mainsail and a storm jib set taut. Shes fast, sir, and sailed by seasoned seamen. No question about it, the way that rigging is set. Shes off our stern, if youd like to have a look.Has anyone found my telescope yet? Tonglong roared.No one replied.Tonglong stormed across the deck. Whoever stole it will be strung up in the rigging for the birds to pluck out his eyes and feast on his liver!Uh-oh, ShaoShu thought, silently taking Tong?longs spyglass off his lap and placing it on the treasure pile.Can you see whos aboard? Tonglong called to the lookout.Aye, sir. Looks to be a bunch of children, if you can believe it. Four boys and a girl. At least, I think its a girl. Shes in a dress.ShaoShus heart leaped. That had to be Hok, along with some helpers! Maybe Ying was with her, too. ShaoShu had last seen Hok at the apothecary shop, and she must have figured out where hed gone. She was coming to rescue him! Hok and Ying were the smartest, kindest, bravest people hed ever met.What would you like me to do, sir? someone asked Tonglong.If they get close enough, blow them out of the water. People in this region need to learn to steer clear of me.A large lump formed in ShaoShus throat. Hed forgotten about the gigantic qiangs, or cannons, as the sailors called them, lashed to the deck rails.As he tried to decide what to do next, a quick darting movement caught ShaoShus eye. He froze, and his nose twitched. He locked his gaze on the far side of the tarp and saw a small brown blur darting about close to the ground. A mouse! He couldnt believe his good luck.ShaoShu relaxed, grateful for the company. He reached into the folds of his dirty robe and fished out the remains of a bean-paste bun hed swiped from a sailor earlier. ShaoShu dropped a few crumbs on the treasure pile around him and sat perfectly still. A moment later, the mouse scurried over, greedily consuming the sweet treat.As the mouse was finishing its snack, ShaoShu gently held out a larger piece, away from his body. The small furry creature hurried over and began to nibble on ShaoShus offering. ShaoShu smiled. He had always had good luck getting animals to come to him.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: The Five Ancestors Book 6: Mouse | [
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13,106 | 0 | Color words, people words, words to wear, and words to grow on. This great word book is divided into clear sections so kids can learn their first words by matching them with the newly illustrated pictures. Choose the Spanish or English.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.Kristin Kestis an artist and illustrator. She has illustrated numerous covers and interiors for books and for adults and young readers. She received an MFA at the Maryland Institute College of Art and teaches illustration and other courses atYork College of Pennsylvania.; Title: 500 Words to Grow On (Pictureback(R)) | [
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13,107 | 13 | THIS SEUSSIAN, DELUXE cloth book is a bouncy, first counting book for babies and toddlers. Based on Dr. Seuss's imaginative classic, "If I Ran the Circus, these soft, fluffy pages are filled with multi-sensory elements and super Seussian rhyme. From a drum-tummied Snumm complete with rattle to four horn-tooting apes with a squeaker, and more, you and your baby can count on lots of fun!THEODOR SEUSS GEISELaka Dr. Seussis one of the most beloved childrens book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places Youll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into thirty languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seusss long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors for McElligots Pool, If I Ran the Zoo, and Bartholomew and the Oobleck, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Dr. Seuss's Circus McGurkus 1,2,3! Cloth Book (Dr. Seuss Nursery Collection) | [
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13,108 | 2 | Appealingly cartoony illustrations suit the silly fun: a winner. -- Kirkus Reviews, April 15, 2006Deborah Underwood is the author of numerous fiction books for children, includingA Balloon for Isabel,Pirate Mom,Part-Time Princess, and theNew York TimesbestsellersHere Comes the Easter Cat,The Quiet Book, andThe Loud Book. She has written more than 25 nonfiction books for children, and her work has appeared inNational Geographic Kids,Ladybug,Spider, andHighlights for Children. She lives in Northern California with her cat, Bella.Stephen Gilpin has been working as an illustrator and cartoonist since 2000 and has nearly 20 picture books and chapter books under his belt. Gilpin is known for Sneezy the Snowman, Even Firefighters Go to the Potty, Pirate Mom, 100 Snowmen, and more.; Title: Pirate Mom (Step into Reading) | [
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13,109 | 1 | K-Gr 3'Twas two weeks before Christmas and Mama, Papa, Mimi, Momo, and Baby Mousekin busily prepare for the holiday by selecting a tree, writing letters to Santa, baking cookies, caroling, and other traditional activities. The bustle of the season is captured in this sampler format, which includes crafts, recipes, poems, and Nana Mousekin's Christmas Eve story. The colorful, cozy artwork is filled with intricate detail that will appeal to the very young. The crafts, many of which require tracing of small patterns and recipes that involve baking, are geared for older children. Best for parent or teacher use with small groups.Madeline J. Bryant, Los Angeles Public Library© Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.The story, in which a mouse family begins to prepare for Christmas two weeks before the holiday, is almost beside the point in this cheerfully illustrated, enjoyable package of celebratory ideas. Projects range in complexity from simple onessuch as making paper snowflakesto complex activities, including actual baking. Adult assistance will be needed for most, especially those that involve the oven; the requisite admonishment to Be sure to have an adult help you in the kitchen is present. The cheerful text and busy, colorful illustrations combine for a charmingly old-fashioned overall tone. The mouse father is Papa; the snowy village has gingerbready houses and a general store. The folkloric design features red borders decorated with white swirls, hearts, and snowflakes on activity pages; gift-ribbon wrapping around a series of vignettes on one spread; and so forth. Even if the illustrated finished projects look much more perfect than a real kids ever would, the Mousekins merrymaking is contagious, and the activities look like fun. Grades K-3. --Diane Foote; Title: Christmas with the Mousekins | [
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13,110 | 2 | Here's what people are saying about Babymouse! The Chicago Sun-Times: "Move over, Superman, here comes Babymouse!" Starred Review, The Horn Book: "Nobody puts Babymouse in the corner!" Booklist: "Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans."The Bulletin: "An almost absurdly likeable heroine."Brother-and-sister team Matthew Holm and Jennifer L. Holm grew up playing with stuffed mice. Today, Jennifer is the New York Times bestselling author of several highly acclaimed novels, including three Newbery Honor-winners, Our Only May Amelia, Penny from Heaven, and Turtle in Paradise. ; Title: Beach Babe (Babymouse #3) | [
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13,111 | 1 | A daddy bunny plays with his baby bunny and says, What will our baby be when he grows up? Everyone, from the babys mother to big sister to Great Aunt Bunny, seems to know: a clown, a policeman, a candy store owner. But the baby only nibbles on his carrot and looks wise . . . for he knows he will grow up to be a nice daddy bunny!Patsy Scarry was married to Richard Scarry and wrote many Little Golden Books. Richard Scarry is still one of the bestselling childrens illustrators of all time.; Title: Richard Scarry's The Bunny Book (Little Golden Book) | [
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13,112 | 2 | Babymouse is a legend, a siren, a rock starat least in her own mind. Babymouse is a typical kid (aside from the whiskers and tail) with a big, big fantasy life to help her through the hazards of public school life: school buses, broken lockers, bullies, math class. But then there's her beloved band. She has music in her soul, if not actually in her flute. This year, though, things are going to be different. She's going to be the star of the concert. Or at least move up from last chair.The sister-and-brother team of Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm have attained perfect pitch with Babymouse, who stars in her own series of graphic novels, including Babymouse: Queen of the World and Babymouse: Beach Babe. Illustrated in black and white for her humdrum daily existence, the scenery turns decidedly pink as Babymouse stage-dives into her imaginary world. Reluctant and avid readers alike will happily devour every book in the series, and wait eagerly for more. --Emilie CoulterHere's what people are saying about Babymouse! The Chicago Sun-Times: "Move over, Superman, here comes Babymouse!" Starred Review, The Horn Book: "Nobody puts Babymouse in the corner!" Booklist: "Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans."The Bulletin: "An almost absurdly likeable heroine."; Title: Babymouse: Rock Star | [
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13,113 | 2 | Grade 8 UpFrancie Martinez, 17, has the good fortune to work at the stables of one of the best equitation trainers in the country. Previous students have gone from firsts at the Maclay Finals in New York City to Olympic teams, and Francie dreams of following in those august footsteps. Her father, a Mexican immigrant, met her mother at these same stables and is now the head of all the groomsthough Mom left ages ago. Francie's acceptance as a student is not without peril, as Tara is being groomed for first-place wins and trainer Rob hardly pays Francie any attention at all. Her fellow students and her school friends bring all the modern-day pressures vividly to life, from pushy parents to alcohol, sex, and the privileges of the rich. In a sport filled with wealthy people, the teen has to make an extra effort to find her place and accept reality without giving up her dreams. The author rode in many similar equitation events, and currently acts as judge, which adds to the authenticity. As a result, the terminology is accurate, but assumes a familiarity on the part of readers. The plot involves romance and making ethically wise choices in all areas of life. While sometimes the many characters are cardboard, the story will have strong appeal to horse lovers who've grown beyond Joanna Campbell's Thoroughbred series (Morrow/Avon) and should satisfy demanding K. M. Peyton fans.Carol A. Edwards, Douglas County Libraries, Castle Rock, CO Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 7-10. "I knew how many Mexican riders and trainers there were in America. None." Francie Martinez's father works as barn manager at the prestigious West Hills Stables, and she pays for lessons by pulling groom duty in her spare time--a situation that sets her starkly apart from her well-scrubbed, privileged fellow riders. With one year remaining to compete in the teens' equitation circuit, Francie is determined to pour all her energy into winning big. Keeping focused proves difficult, though, when the year also brings a new romance, social pressures, and conflicts with her father. Whitney's probing of race and class issues feels a little too pointed, and some characterizations are too broadly drawn. But Whitney inhabits Francie's character wholly and convincingly and gets the universals of serious competition just right--any athlete will recognize the imperious, unfeeling coach; the snotty front-runner; and the unparalleled thrill of hitting the zone. For another lovable novel about a gutsy rider, try K. M. Peyton's Blind Beauty (2001). Jennifer MattsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The Perfect Distance: A Novel | [
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13,114 | 0 | With easy-to-follow twists and turns, Bauer spins a spooky time-travel story for the youngest readers that will keep them interested without giving them nightmares of their own. A welcome addition to the venerable Stepping Stones series.Kirkus ReviewsMarion Dane Bauer is the author of more than 40 books for children, including the Newbery Honorwinning book On My Honor, and Rain of Fire, which won a Jane Adams Peace Association Award. She has also won the Kerlan Award for the body of her work. She lives in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: The Blue Ghost (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) | [
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13,115 | 13 | Jarrett J. Krosoczka is the author-illustrator of Good Night, Monkey Boy; Baghead; Annie Was Warned; Max for President; Punk Farm; and My Buddy, Slug. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts.; Title: Punk Farm on Tour | [
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13,116 | 2 | Pres-Grade 2Having a pal like Slug can be too much of a good thing. The big orange creature shows up everywhere, intruding on all of his friends activities, even inviting himself for dinner and a sleepover. Finally the child screams, Hes ANNOYING.IM SICK OF HIM! Slug, overhearing the outburst, slinks away. The boy soon feels lonely, but after an apology, all ends well. This all-too-familiar theme is given fresh treatment with quirky, cartoonlike illustrations of the giant slug, done in acrylics. Large print makes the book accessible to beginning readers.Sally R. Dow, Ossining Public Library, NY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Jarrett Krosoczka is the author of many popular picture books, including Punk Farm, Max for President, Annie Was Warned, Baghead, and Good Night, Monkey Boy. You can learn more about Jarrett and his books at www.studiojjk.com. The author lives in Boston, Massachusetts.; Title: My Buddy, Slug | [
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13,117 | 2 | Grade 4-6The Strega-Borgias are back. This time, someone has attacked their butler, Latch, leaving him with amnesia and a strange sulphuric aroma. Demons from Hades have come looking for the Chronostone, which will give the Boss domination over time itself. Nanny McLachlan, who travels about on a flying rug, is trying to protect the family, while Damp and Pandora discover their magical gifts. What is the relationship between the temporary butler and the new biotechnology company in town? Gliori's talented writing keeps readers guessing from beginning to end. Humorous interludes mix with suspense and fantasy to create a cauldron full of zaniness. Reminiscent of the Addams Family and the Munsters, the Strega-Borgias are nevertheless originals. Vertical line drawings embellish chapter openings. Newcomers don't need to have read the earlier volumes to follow the action, but knowledge of the back story certainly adds to the fun. Devotees will be standing in line for this delightful installment in the series.Saleena L. Davidson, South Brunswick Public Library, Monmouth Junction, NJ Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 4-7. Fourth in the Pure Dead series, Gliori's latest offers more Strega-Borgia family chaos back at the Scottish manor. Signor Luciano needs to replace the comatose butler, Signora Baci deals with expectant-mother cravings, and dungeon beast Pfuf plans her wedding. Other household members must cope with more sinister challenges: the new butler nearly kills off teenagers Titus and Pandora, and Nanny McLachlan recognizes the evil that befell the old butler as coming straight from Hades. Indeed, the humor is darker here than in Gliori's previous books, and there are plenty of details about the workings of Hell. This isn't an easy read, with a large cast of characters, lots of back-and-forth plotting, and Scottish phrases sprinkled throughout, but the short chapters drive the numerous subplots along. The concluding chapters leave readers awaiting the fate of heroic Flora MacLachlan, who has gone to Hell to save her charges. Nanny 911, indeed. Abby NolanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Pure Dead Trouble | [
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13,118 | 2 | Grade 4-8Harry Sue, 11, feels as though she's been doing time for the past seven years, since her father threw her out of a window in a drunken rage and both of her parents went to prison. She has tried to keep her focus on becoming a convict herself, with the hope that she will be reunited with her mother someday. Unfortunately for Harry Sue, she has a heart, and it is not the cold heart of a criminal. Consigned to the custody of her paternal grandmother, who runs a disturbingly bad child-care center, Harry Sue has her hands full, keeping the children at Granny's Lap from harm, going to school, and spending as much time as she can with her best friend, a quadriplegic with an inventive mind whom she has nicknamed Homer Price. That's right, our heroine is a reader, and in fact uses The Wizard of Oz as her touchstone. She knows the true, dark story that Baum wrote, and sees her life reflected on every page, in every character. It is her only source of comfort and hope. A glossary of Conglish, prison language, comes in handy because that's how Harry Sue speaks. Her vivacious narrative moves rapidly through a turning point in her life and that of her road dog (a friend you can count on), Homer. Both children finally come into contact with adults who see inside them and force hope into their lives. It's a tragic series of accidents that finally brings Granny's abuse to the attention of authorities and shows both children the possibility of a future. This is a riveting story, dramatically and well told, with characters whom readers won't soon forget.Susan Oliver, Tampa-Hillsborough Public Library System, FL Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 5-8. Sue Stauffacher's utterly original creation, 11-year-old Harry Sue Clotkin, has no greater ambition than to get thrown in the slammer and be reunited with her incarcerated mother, who, like her father, is in prison. Left to the not-so-tender mercies of her racist grandmother, who runs a shoddy home child-care operation, she finds solace in taking care of the toddler "crumb snatchers" and her disabled homebound friend, Homer. When Granny nearly allows one of the charges to die, Harry Sue can no longer pretend to have a heart "covered in riveted steel." The bittersweet story is chock-full of quirky, touching characters and sidesplitting dialogue, but Stauffacher also tackles some serious issues, including child neglect and parental incarceration. Harry Sue's coping mechanism, centered on prison lingo and behavior, is reminiscent of Bud's "Rules and Things" from Christopher Paul Curtis' splendid Bud, Not Buddy (1999). Hyperbolic and charming, Harry Sue is a triumphant symbol of the resilience of children. Jennifer HubertCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Harry Sue | [
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13,119 | 1 | Mr. Bird thinks his nest is the best in the world--until Mrs. Bird tells him it's all wrong. Adapted from P. D. Eastman's classic "The Best Nest, simple and sturdy flaps, wheels, and slide tabs bring Mr. and Mrs. Bird's quest for "the best nest" to life when their "mailbox-nest" gets a delivery, their "church-bell" nest "cling-clangs, and a storm blows them into the best nest of all. And you can guess which one "that is!P. D. Eastmanwas an author-illustrator who created many childrens books, includingAre You My Mother?,Go, Dog. Go!, andThe 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 newBeginner Bookseries at Random House, Eastman published his first book,Sam and the Firefly. Since then, Random House has sold more than 30 million books by P. D. Eastman, and he has become one of the most beloved childrens book authors in the world.; Title: My Nest Is Best (Bright & Early Playtime Books) | [
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13,120 | 1 | Grade 3-6-Limpy, the pacifist cane toad, continues his noble quest to make friends with humans in this third entry in the zany Australian series. He is convinced that making peace is the way to stop humankind from flattening his relatives on the highway. His cousin Goliath, a perfect caricature of a gruff, dimwitted platoon sergeant, prefers to wage war. Hearing that their Amazonian relatives have discovered the secret to a peaceful coexistence between human and toad, Limpy, his sister, and Goliath hitch a ride on some migratory birds and rush to uncover the mystery. Finding the Amazon to be a murderous war zone with hostility among all of its animal inhabitants, the toads think their mission is hopeless-until they find that all humans are not bent on destroying them, and one in particular-an ancient wise man-reveals the sought-after secret. Ecological and peace-loving messages are nicely woven into the text, and all the toads have appealingly distinct personalities. A loving sibling relationship adds a gentle touch. The plot moves quickly, and there is enough kooky humor to hold children's interest. Although the book stands on its own, readers may seek out the earlier adventures. Animal fantasy fans will be delighted with this unusual perspective on the world and will be gobsmacked when they learn the secret to peaceful coexistence. A helpful glossary of tricky Australian lingo is included.-Quinby Frank, formerly at Green Hedges School, Vienna, VA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 4-6. In his third adventure, Limpy, an Australian cane toad, heads to the Amazon with Cousin Goliath and Sister Charm to learn how their relatives coexist successfully with humans. The humor is occasionally gross (and sometimes not for the squeamish), but the pace is fast, the prose lively, and Gleitzman presents intriguing facts about toads as he acquaints kids with some important environmental issues. Give this to children who like the nonfiction Grossology series as well as readers already acquainted with the intrepid toad. A glossary of Australian slang terms is appended. Shelle RosenfeldCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Toad Away (The Toad Books) | [
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13,121 | 21 | Grade 6-10 - This action-packed mystery is set at the NCAA Final Four men's basketball tournament. Eighth-graders Steven Thomas and Susan Carol Anderson are aspiring journalists and winners of the U.S. Basketball Writer's Association 14-and-under writing contest. Their prize is a trip, with press credentials and reporting responsibilities, to the Final Four in New Orleans. While exploring the Superdome, they overhear a blackmail threat leveled at Minnesota State University's star player. Threatened with a falsified transcript that would disqualify him and his team, Chip Graber is pressured to deliberately lose the final game against Duke. Stevie and Susan Carol become resourceful sleuths determined to save Chip and to expose the scandal. Throughout the story, famous basketball personalities make memorable guest appearances, including spirited sports analyst Tony Kornheiser and irrepressible commentator Dick Vitale. References to real players and coaches mingle, almost eerily, with the fictitious characters. Feinstein shares his extensive sports expertise, smoothly weaving into the tale a wealth of background information about NCAA regulations, tournament traditions, recruitment and eligibility issues, and gambling. Although the action on the court is vividly described, this story also breaks new ground for teens, focusing primarily on the influential role of media in promoting college basketball. Readers will enjoy the rivalry and chemistry between outspoken but insecure Stevie and savvy-beyond-her-years Susan Carol, and their spunky determination to get the scoop. Mystery fans will find enough suspense in this fast-paced narrative to keep them hooked. - Gerry Larson, Durham School of the Arts, NC Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 6-9. Best-selling sportswriter Feinstein joins the parade of adult authors testing the waters of children's publishing. Unlike so many show-biz celebrities turned writers, he brings plenty of craftsmanship and a kid-friendly story to the table. The setting is college basketball's Final Four, and the stars are the two teenage winners of a writing contest, Stevie Thomas and Susan Carol Anderson, whose prize is a free trip to the tournament and an opportunity to cover the games. Friction between the pair quickly turns to camaraderie when they overhear one of the players from fictional Minnesota State being coerced into throwing the title game. Feinstein makes good use of his insider's knowledge of the Final Four as the intrepid junior reporters set out to expose the scandal, ultimately weaseling themselves into the bad guys' lair in classic Hardy Boys' fashion. The premise holds together, if a bit shakily, and Feinstein keeps the action moving throughout. The draw, though, is the vivid background, complete with cameos by real-life media personalities and big-name coaches. Bill OttCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Last Shot (A Final Four Mystery) | [
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13,122 | 0 | Thomas often sees his young friends standing by the stream fishing. It looks like so much fun that Thomas wants to go fishing too. One day, he runs out of steam and his driver fills his boiler from the stream. And soon, Thomas' boiler is what the driver is fishing in! In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small, blue, wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, the Reverend W Awdry, made up to accompany this wonderful toy were first published in 1945.In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small blue wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, Reverend W. Awdry, made up to accompany this wonderful toy were first published in 1945. He continued to create new adventures and characters until 1972, when he retired from writing. Reverend Awdry died in 1997 at the age of 85.Richard Courtneyis a published illustrator known for his colorful work in the childrens book seriesThomas & Friends.; Title: Thomas Goes Fishing (Thomas & Friends) (Step into Reading) | [
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13,123 | 6 | Girls will be enchanted by all of their favorite characters from "Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus. With bold images of a princess, a beautiful flying horse, a lovely queen, and a wicked wizard, girls can add their own magical touches to the pages.In 1942, the launch ofLittle Golden Booksrevolutionized childrens book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling childrens books of all time.Golden Books backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardts Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of childrens book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more.Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Bookscontinues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.; Title: BEYOND THE CLOUDS | [
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13,124 | 12 | Color words, people words, words to wear, and words to grow on. This great word book is divided into clear sections so kids can learn their first words by matching them with the newly illustrated pictures. Choose the Spanish or English.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.Kristin Kestis an artist and illustrator. She has illustrated numerous covers and interiors for books and for adults and young readers. She received an MFA at the Maryland Institute College of Art and teaches illustration and other courses atYork College of Pennsylvania.; Title: 500 palabras nuevas para ti (Pictureback(R)) (Spanish Edition) | [
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13,125 | 0 | Dennis R. Shealy is the author of many childrens books, including the popular Little Golden BooksIm a Truck,Im a T. Rex!, My Little Golden Book About Dinosaurs, My LIttle Golden Book About the Solar System, I'm a Bulldozer,andThe Noisy Garage. He lives in New York City with his wife and son.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: I'm a Truck (Little Golden Book) | [
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13,126 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 3Soule's 1964 picture book has been reissued with new illustrations by a New Yorker cartoonist, and the result is a marvelous meld of text and art. The "be kind to animals" lesson is crafted in such slyly humorous terms that it's sure to win universal acceptance, even as it's met with giggles and grins. As a boy and girl tease a weasel in a variety of ways, Soule suggests other ways to makes friends with animals, such as making a goat a coat or giving a mule "a pool/And some jaunty swimming trunks." The animals look appropriately awkward and uncomfortable with these "kindnesses." As Soule observes: "You can knit a kitten mittens,/And perhaps that cat would purr," Booth draws a wide-eyed feline gazing warily from a safe distance at a pair of clunky, oversize mittens. In the end, the children and weasel snuggle on a couch, since: "It's more fun to please a weasel/and be friends with him instead." Soule's zany suggestions beg to be read aloud, and Booth's line drawings with bright daubs of color perfectly capture the lighthearted goings-on. Reminiscent of Judi Barrett's Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing (S & S, 1970), this charmer's inspired silliness will win a wide audience.Marilyn Taniguchi, Beverly Hills Public Library, CA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Accompanying a text first published in 1964, this picture book has new artwork by New Yorker cartoonist Booth, who also illustrated Dr. Seuss' Wacky Wednesday (1974) and April Halprin Wayland's It's Not My Turn to Look for Grandma! (1995). Tinted with colors, his ink drawings combine sophistication of line with a real zaniness of spirit. The rhyming verses detail ridiculous ways of pleasing various animals, while the refrain recurs in slightly varying forms, including, "But never tease a weasel, / Not even once or twice. / A weasel will not like it-- / And teasing / isn't / nice!" Sidestepping the prissiness that could easily have accompanied such a message, Soule and Booth opt for droll humor instead. The result is a picture book that will be reread to the point that the eminently repeatable refrains could become part of a family's store of familiar quotations. Fun for reading aloud. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Never Tease a Weasel (Picture Book) | [
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13,127 | 0 | 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."From the Trade Paperback edition.; Title: Junie B. Jones: First Ever Junie B-Shirt! | [
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13,128 | 0 | "Time for bed, Little Tex. Rio Rosie, goodnight. Jump in your bunkbedsAnd close your eyes tight. So begins this dreamy, soothing poem that takes Tex and Rosie into the starry night.Trish Holland is the author of the Little Golden Books I'm Not Sleepy, I Can Do It!, and Lasso the Moon. She is also the coauthor of the Big Golden Book The Soldiers' Night Before Christmas.Valeria Petrone has illustrated numerous picture books, including Red Truck, Blue Boat, and Yellow Copter (all by Kersten Hamilton), and Plumply, Dumply Pumpkin (by Mary Serfozo), and does editorial illustration for several Italian and UK magazines. She lives in Milan, Italy.; Title: Lasso the Moon (Little Golden Book) | [
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13,129 | 2 | In this concluding volume in the Corydon trilogy, which re-imagines ancient Greek mythology with the gods and heroes as bad guys and the monsters (the Gorgons, the Minotaur) as good guys, Corydon finds himself engaged in the defense of Troy. Readers unfamiliar with the first two volumes will find little emotional engagement with the characters, and the endingand the severely telescoped events preceding itwill seem curiously flat. While there are few surprises here (Homer having already covered the Troy story), the battle scenes are stirring, and readers who have followed Corydon this far will want to see how his saga ends. Grades 6-9. --Michael CartTobias Druitt is a pen name for the mother-and-son writing team of Diane Purkiss and Michael Dowling. Purkiss is on the faculty of Oxford University, and Dowling attends the prestigious Dragon School. They both live in Oxford, England.; Title: Corydon and the Siege of Troy (Corydon Trilogy) | [
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13,130 | 2 | Klatu is such a varna! He crashed the spaceship into planet Earth with his brother Lek and sister Ploo onboard. Stuck in the middle of the Nevada desert with nowhere to run, Ploo is captured by army Earthlings who think that she is an enemy of humankind. Can Klatu and Lek to rescue Ploo from the terrifying Major Paine? Or will Ploo be held prisoner in Area 51 forever?Dan Greenburghas known success as a humorist, a novelist, a journalist, a screenwriter, and a playwright. Greenburg has combined his love of humor, his interest in things paranormal, and his talent for writing to create books that kids like his own son will want to read, like the Weird Planet series. With 18 books to his credit, Dan Greenburgs work has been translated into 19 languages and is available in 22 countries. Born and raised in Chicago, Dan Greenburg received BA from the University of Illinois and his MA from UCLA. His son, Zack, played the title role in the motion picture Lorenzo's Oiland served as the inspiration forThe Zack Files. Mr. Greenburg lives in Westchester County, New York.Macky Pamintuan is an animator, graphic illustrator, and fine artist. He has illustrated several chapter books and a picture book. He lives in Dinuba, California.; Title: Dude, Where's My Spaceship? (Weird Planet, No. 1) | [
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13,131 | 2 | Grade 7-9Not to be confused with Virgils or Gides, this shepherd boy is a goat-leg misfit, a scapegoat, and an outcast rejected by his mother. He finds an unlikely surrogate in Medusa when he rescues her (immune to her glance) from a freak show. With her newborn baby and two immortal (and bizarre) Gorgon sisters, they form an odd family, underscoring the theme of maternal love and acceptance. A hero needs a quest, so Corydon and a handful of monsters (Sphinx, Minotaur, Lamia, et al) are pitted against Perseus and a ragtag loser-army. Its difficult to work up alarm, since Medusa can petrify unlimited numbers, but Perseus gets help from Zeus (a despicable character here) and beheads her. The best scenes are those in the underworld: pace and imagination pick up in these Dante-esque episodes. Otherwise, the occasional glances at social satire, the number of two-dimensional characters, some obscure poetic references, difficult diction (bonhomiously), and lack of focus work against this first novel.Patricia D. Lothrop, St. Georges School, Newport, RI Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 8-11. Corydon, a young boy with one goat leg, meets the Gorgon Medusa when he is cast out from his village and captured by men running a traveling freak show. He quickly realizes that the Medusa and the other "monsters" he meets aren't evil, and together they escape to an island, where they live happily until Perseus, the cowardly son of Zeus, convinces an army of heroes that all monsters should be killed. It isn't long before Corydon finds himself leading the monsters against the gods. Although Druitt (the pseudonym of a mother-and-son team) offers an intriguing twist on Greek mythology--vilifying the heroes and portraying the monsters with sympathy--some of the pieces of Corydon's quest to assume his prophesied role refuse to connect, and a few sections are written with a sarcastic flippancy far different from the high-fantasy language of the rest of the story. Corydon's simple goodness is appealing, though, and the monsters are fascinating, well-rounded characters^B that help make this tale, the first in a trilogy, a treat for readers who enjoy viewing old stories from new vantage points. Krista HutleyCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Corydon and the Island of Monsters (Corydon Trilogy) | [
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13,132 | 0 | Kindergarten-Grade 2In this funny beginning reader, Mrs. Wow is mowing her lawn when she discovers a cow on it. Although she shoos it away, the animal will not leave. The woman's lazy dog and cat convince her to keep the animal and then attempt to train it to do their jobs, but the newcomer is a disaster at catching mice and guarding the house. Mrs. Wow finally finds two things that it can doeat grass and give milk (which is later made into ice cream). The story ends happily with the cow mowing and the cat and dog doing anything for ice cream. The mostly one-syllable words with regular phonetic patterns are spare and natural, and Salerno's brightly colored cartoon illustrations amplify the text's humor.Bobbee Pennington, Bryan Public Library, TX Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Martha Freeman is the critically acclaimed children's writer ofStinkbomb Mom, Fourth Grade Weirdo,andThe Year My Parents Ruined My Life.STEVEN SALERNO is the author/illustrator of 5 picture books:Coco the Carrot,Little Tumbo, Harry Hungry!,Wild Child, andTims Goodbye.Steven has also illustrated 24 popular picture books for other authors, including,Brothers at Bat(a New York Times Book Review's Notable Picture Book of the Year), The Kid from Diamond, The Fantastic Ferris Wheel,Goldenlocks and the Three Pirates, 19 Girls and Me,Margaret Wise BrownsThe Dirty Little Boy, Mrs. Wow never Wanted a Cow, and The Puppy Princess.Stevens illustrations also appear in advertising, magazines, product packaging, and retail graphics.A graduate of Parson School of Design in NYC, helives and works in Manhattan. Visit him at stevensalerno.com; Title: Mrs. Wow Never Wanted a Cow (Beginner Books(R)) | [
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13,133 | 0 | Grade 23In a market glutted with fairy-tale retellings, one might feel justified in saying, "Absolutely no more Cinderella variations!" However, this accessible early reader about a kindhearted mutt with sorrowful eyes, her wicked stepfamily, and a princess who wants a dog more than anything else in the world is sweet, thoughtfully written, and appealing in its readability. Boelts avoids obvious arch doggy-puns in favor of a story that reveals the universal longing for companionship and compassion over material wealth and extra-fluffy tails. Wu's color illustrations complement the text with gentle humor.Farida S. Dowler, formerly at Mercer Island Library, WA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.MARIBETH BOELTS is the author of over thirty books for children, including the Step into Reading leveled readersPupunzel,Dogerella,andSleeping Bootsie.A former teacher, Maribeth loves meeting kids and encouraging them to read and write. She lives in Iowa with her husband and enjoys her three grown children, three grandchildren, and several pets. You can visit her online at MaribethBoelts.com.; Title: Dogerella (Step into Reading) | [
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13,134 | 0 | PreSchool-Grade 4–This Seuss sampler highlights seven tried-and-true titles with some nifty paper engineering. The Cat in the Hat (1957) and its sequel (1958), Green Eggs and Ham (1960), Fox in Socks (1965), The Sneetches (1961), I Can Read with My Eyes Shut! (1978), and One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (1960, all Random) are each given an enthusiastically designed spread, as the familiar artwork is showcased with an inviting variety of pop-ups, pull tabs, foldouts that conceal hidden surprises, and other easy-to-maneuver treats. The movable scenes capture the spirit of these books, as the Cat steps through a door and then uses all of his limbs (which can be manipulated with a pull tab) to juggle numerous items. Sam-I-am pops up to use a fishing pole with a real cord to offer a plate of green ham with a stylish flourish. The Cats quote, I can read in a circle and upside down! is appropriately presented on a wheel that children can turn. However, despite all of the visual fireworks, the texts of the tales have been severely abridged, and readers unfamiliar with them will find it difficult to figure out just what is going on. Purchase this attractive volume for display, or to share with Seuss fans, who will enjoy revisiting old favorites through a fresh, action-packed presentation.–Joy Fleishhacker, School Library Journal Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL—aka Dr. Seuss—is one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into thirty languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seuss’s long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors for McElligot’s Pool, If I Ran the Zoo, and Bartholomew and the Oobleck, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Dr. Seuss Pops Up | [
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13,135 | 0 | Grade 15 Grade 15One fall, two African-American brothers learn that they will be bused to a predominantly white school. While Bryan complains ("Ain't no Negroes at Central"), Mama reassures first-grader Brewster that they will benefit from the new school's fine facilities, such as a well-stocked library. Mama says that with such advantages, Brewster might even be president someday. However, angry whites gather at the school in protest, creating chaos inside and out. Brewster, Bryan, and others are sent to the library for detention in the melee. There they find a friendly librarian who encourages them to dream. The book effectively captures both the promises and the challenges of school integration in the 1970s. Roth's rich earth tones and bold patterns perfectly anchor the book in its era, while the mixed-media and collage illustrations convey the urban environment. The text also stays true to its historical period, using the word "Negro" instead of "African American." This provides an opportunity for adults to explain how and why language evolves as society changes. An author's note provides a factual overview of this era. Michelson also explains here that he wrote the story long before Barack Obama was elected president, and that he never expected such a historic event to become a reality in his lifetime.Mary Landrum, Lexington Public Library, KY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.When Brewster starts first grade, in the 1970s, Mama is pleased that he and his older brother, Bryan, will be bused to the white school across town. Maybe youll be president someday, she tells Brewster, but Bryan wants to stay in the neighborhood with his black friends. Outside their new school, the brothers bus is met by angry white adults, who demonstrate with posters, jeers, and rocks. Once inside, the boys get into more trouble and spend the day in detention with a white kid Bryan calls Freckle-face. Things begin to turn around, though. When a kind, lively librarian gives Brewster an exciting book, Bryan and Freckle-face bond. The expressive body language in the understated ink, watercolor, and collage illustrations contrasts the white parents hostility with the boys gradual coming together. In an appended authors note, Michelson fills in background history about public-school integration and quotes a 2005 speech that then senator Obama delivered at an American Library Association conference. Grades 1-3. --Hazel Rochman; Title: Busing Brewster (NY Times Best Illustrated Children's Books) | [
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13,136 | 2 | Words and writing are an exciting part of the story in this Step into Reading book about Sara, who keeps a diary, writes a note, makes a list, draws a map, and chalks clues on the sidewalk as she plans a surprise for her friends. The surprise is for readers, too, as tension builds to the climax. What is that key? one kid asks. Wait and see! Sara answers. The casual, rhyming text has fun with the sound of words as well as their meaning, and thecolorful, relaxed pictures, in thick line and watercolor, add to the celebration of reading and writingnot as a duty, but as play. Grades 1-2. --Hazel RochmanAnna Jane Hays has written and co-edited numerous books for young children, including several Step into Reading Phonics Readers.; Title: Smarty Sara | [
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13,137 | 2 | There are two kinds of people in the world, those who read Trixie and those who dont. Which are you?Merrilee Wilkerson, Book People, Austin, TXParents, be warned: Nostalgic feelings may draw you in, causing a tussle over whos going to read first.The Dallas Morning NewsIn the 1940s, Julie Campbell was running her own literary agency when Western Publishing put out a call for talented authors to write mystery series for kids. Julie proposed the Trixie Belden series and wrote the first 6 titles herself, but books 739 were written by a variety of writers all under the pseudonym Kathryn Kenny.Michael Koelsch works in many different styles for many different markets, including advertising, entertainment, and publishing. He recently received a Silver Medal from the Society of Illustrators, NY.; Title: The Mystery on Cobbett's Island | [
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13,138 | 2 | Gr. 2-4. Readers of the Magic Tree House fiction series will find it reassuring to see two familiar characters and a similar series logo on the cover of this nonfiction guide to ancient Rome and Pompeii. Though designed to provide background for Vacation under the Volcano (1998), the book can easily be used on its own. It offers an accessible introduction to the history of Rome and to Pompeii, both as the site of a volcanic disaster and as a wonderfully preserved ancient Roman town with much to show about daily life during the period. Fully illustrated with black-and-white drawings and photos of sites and artifacts, the book concludes with basic tips for doing research using nonfiction books, lists of recommended books, videos, DVDs, software, Internet sites, and museums. Useful for younger researchers. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedMARY 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's opera, 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: Ancient Rome and Pompeii: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #13: Vacation Under the Volcano | [
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13,139 | 2 | Grade 8 Up—Claire and Peter are friendly acquaintances at their New York City high school. Jasper is a freshman in college. They attend a mutual friend's party, and Peter and Jasper make a date for the evening of September 11, 2001. They reschedule and have an excruciating date a week later. Claire and Jasper meet again by chance at Ground Zero when neither can sleep. Claire is called to action, Peter is reverent, and Jasper, a kind of "expert dodger," can't feel a thing. The three come to develop a deep friendship. Levithan's character development is quick and seamless. He defines the trio's personae by how they perceive the tragedy, how they interact, and how they observe the world. The author's prose has never been deeper in thought or feeling. His writing here is especially pure—unsentimental, restrained, and full of love for his characters and setting. Though the trio's talks and emails are philosophically sophisticated, Love Is the Higher Law is steadily paced and tightly, economically written. Discussion of the U.S. invasion of Iraq feels like overkill, but it brings the novel to an appropriately queasy end. Levithan captures the mood of post-9/11 New York exquisitely, slashed open to reveal a deep heart.—Johanna Lewis, New York Public Library ENDDavid Levithan is a children’s book editor in New York City. He lives in Hoboken, New Jersey.; Title: Love Is the Higher Law | [
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13,140 | 14 | Naomi Kleinberg is a childrens book editor and the author of many childrens books. She lives in New York City in an apartment so filled with books that theres barely enough room for her family. By odd coincidence, her favorite foodsapples, avocados, and arugulaall begin with the letter A.Louis Womble is an illustrator of several Sesame Street books, including Elmos Mommy, Monsters Munch Lunch!, and My Fuzzy Valentine.; Title: My Fuzzy Valentine (Sesame Street) | [
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13,141 | 2 | PreSchool-K This beginning reader follows a brother and his older sister through their Tae Kwon Do class from first bow to parting wave. The spare text uses repetition and familiar action words to highlight the activities. While the rhyme keeps the text moving, it's awkward at times: We bow./We step in now. The warm colors of the illustrations are inviting, but the overly round, stylized figures create an impression that isn't as polished or as sharp as the sport. Girls will feel empowered; boys may feel slighted as their participation in the class is less showy. Overall, though, most kids will get a kick out of Tae Kwon Do! H. H. Henderson, Heritage Middle School, Deltona, FL Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Terry Pierceis the author of over twenty children's books, including picture books, easy readers, joke books, and non-fiction. A former Montessori teacher, she now writes full-time, teaches children's writing workshops, and is a visiting author at elementary schools. She also proudly serves on the board of her regional SCBWI. She has a grown son, and she lives in the high desert of California with her husband, and two crazy cats.Todd Bonita is a fine artist. He paints and teaches painting all year round. He lives on the New Hampshire seacoast with his family.; Title: Tae Kwon Do! (Step into Reading) | [
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13,142 | 2 | Grade 1-3Nutmeg is tired of her drab existence in her ramshackle house. Every day, she dines on unappetizing plates of cardboard, string, and sawdust with Uncle Nicodemus and Cousin Nesbit, and she longs for something different. While taking a walk, she stumbles upon an intriguing bottle at the edge of the creek and unleashes a Genie. He gives her a magic spoon, thus granting her three wishessomething different for breakfast, something different for lunch, and something different for supper. Not only does the spoon stir up a magnificent feast for Nutmeg and her relatives, but it also stirs up a world of change, transforming the house into a boat that splashes down onto a calm and peaceful sea. The family members unquestioningly take their posts aboard the ship and soon disembark on a pleasant green island, where they find a table set with a delectable breakfast. Back onboard, the girl reflects on what they might have for lunch. The stylized cartoon illustrations are a mix of spreads and separate panels. After the Genie appears, the palette changes from browns and grays to brighter blues, greens, and yellows. The turmoil that is portrayed as the spoon works its magic calls to mind the enchanted mops and buckets that run amok in Disney's Fantasia. Although this quirky adventure concludes rather abruptly, the art is eye-catching.Linda L. Walkins, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Brighton, MA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 1-3. This quirky British import tells its story as much through its pictures as through the words. The sparkly cover and first spreads give children a clue: there's the heroine, Nutmeg, bouncing among a tumble of kitchen implements and stars, and here's a shoreline with a cobbled-together cottage and a yard full of junk. Nutmeg, her cousin Nesbit, and her uncle Nicodemus have cardboard for breakfast, string for lunch, and sawdust for supper, always. Then, Nutmeg rescues a genie from a washed-ashore bottle, and doesn't know what she wants for her three wishes. At last, though, she suggests something different for breakfast, lunch, and supper, and the genie presents her with a magic spoon. The spoon makes quite a luscious feast for dinner, but during the night, it whips up the house and land and sea in a jumble of intensely colored images. Breakfast finds their houseboat on soft pastel waves. After wondering about lunch, Nutmeg and the family become airborne, trailing stars. The pictures' crowd and clatter are almost audible, and Lucas does great things with shifting perspectives, multiple panels, and the shape-shifting cottage/boat/airship. Wry and imaginative. GraceAnne DeCandidoCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Nutmeg | [
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13,143 | 16 | Margaret Wise Brown(19101952), best known as the author ofGoodnight Moon,wrote countless childrens books inspired by her belief that the very young are fascinated by the simple pleasures of the world around them. Among her many bestselling books are The Little Island,The Golden Egg Book, The Color Kittens, andThe Sailor Dog.Edith Thacher Hurd(19101997) was an American writer of children's literature. She published 70 books in her lifetime, 50 of which were illustrated by her husband, Clement Hurd. She also collaborated numerous times with fellow author Margaret Wise Brown on books such as Seven Little Postmen, Two Little Gardeners and Five Little Firemen.Gertrude Elliott (19111993) was a childrens book illustrator best known for her work in Golden Books, including The Golden Book of Poetry, My First Golden Dictionary, and the classic Little Golden Book Two Little Gardeners, written by Margaret Wise Brown.; Title: Two Little Gardeners (Little Golden Book) | [
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13,144 | 0 | THEODOR SEUSS GEISELaka Dr. Seussis one of the most beloved childrens book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places Youll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into thirty languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seusss long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors for McElligots Pool, If I Ran the Zoo, and Bartholomew and the Oobleck, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: DR. SEUSS'S ABC BOOK | [
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13,145 | 21 | Grade 5-8 Eleven-year-old Danny Gurkin is a devoted Sluggers fan, even though the team has won only one championship in its 108-year history (and that took place in their very first season). Hope and superstition are the hallmarks of their doggedly loyal fans. During the season, Danny's life is dictated by a complex web of superstitions that dictate how and where he'll watch the games (always avoiding the wrong side of the sofa), what he'll wear, and what he'll eat (two hot dogs, though the toppings vary by circumstance: a rookie pitcher calls for extra onions, for example). Haven's first novel will delight readers with its whimsically exaggerated detail as he simultaneously celebrates and winks a knowing eye at baseball's cherished folklore and superstitions. The intricate plot, which begins with the curse of the poisoned pretzel, will keep readers on the edge of their seats right up to the glorious finale set during baseball's fall classic. Mysteriously odd characters disappear and reappear. Danny, his friends, and the Sluggers themselves are lovable underdogs, comically earnest, and recognizable to baseball fans everywhere. Haven's quirky style with an eye for oddball detail and comic hyperbole will remind readers of Roald Dahl and Eva Ibbotson. Marilyn Taniguchi, Beverly Hills Public Library, CA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 4-7. Haven debuts with a long, laid-back tale featuring a perennially hapless baseball team and its most superstitious fan. Though 11-year-old Danny, team ball boy, follows an elaborate regimen whenever the Sluggers are playing ("Never leave a window open when a right-hander is on the mound," etc.), the team is, typically, mired 16 games out. The luck begins to turn, however, after Danny filches a pack of 108-year-old gum from the decrepit mansion of team founder and bubblegum mogul Manchester E. Boddlebrooks. As Danny chews, the Sluggers start winning, ultimately climbing into a tie with the blue-chip Texas Tornadoes. But then, having sailed into celebrity status as team good-luck charm for the Sluggers, Danny captures the eye of the Tornadoes' ruthless owner, billionaire "Diamond" Bob Honeysuckle. Well endowed with stock characters and familiar side plots, as well as nail-biting baseball action that culminates in an epic championship series, this tale is for any kid who has ever turned a cap inside out or crossed a few fingers. Illustrations not seen. John PetersCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Two Hot Dogs with Everything | [
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13,146 | 15 | Starred Review, School Library Journal, January 2009:This well-written and smoothly plotted story, with fully realized characters, will certainly appeal to mystery lovers.Review, The New York Times Book Review, February 15, 2009:"Not many authors are equally successful at writing books for adults and children, but Carl Hiaasen seems to have made an effortless transition ... The ingenious plotting makes SCAT more engrossing than either of its predecessors."CARL HIAASEN was born and raised in Florida. He writes a column for the Miami Herald and is the author of many bestselling novels including Bad Monkey, Star Island, and Nautre Girl. His books for younger readers include the Newbery Honor winner Hoot, as well as Flush, Scat, and Chomp. SkinkNo Surrender was Hiaasen's first book for teens and features one of his most iconic characters, the reclusive ex-governor of Florida now known as Skink. You can read more about Hiaasen's work at carlhiaasen.com.; Title: Scat | [
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13,147 | 2 | In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small blue wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, Reverend W. Awdry, made up to accompany this wonderful toy were first published in 1945. He continued to create new adventures and characters until 1972, when he retired from writing. Reverend Awdry died in 1997 at the age of 85.; Title: Thomas the Tank Engine Story Collection | [
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13,148 | 13 | Grade 3-6-In this picture-book account of the 1938 broadcast of Orson Welles's adaptation of H. G. Wells's novel, the author employs several creative methods to transport readers back to the heyday of radio. She leads into the story with a punchy introduction to the period, which is delivered in the form of a speech bubble by a smiling radio announcer. From there, black-and-white illustrations depict a family listening to an ordinary broadcast, which is interrupted by reports of an alien invasion. For the rest of the book, events described on the radio appear in lurid color illustrations reminiscent of old science-fiction magazines, while events in the real world remain in black and white. Excerpts from the actual radio play describe a vicious extraterrestrial attack, while the text describes the pandemonium ensuing outside the radio station and across the country. In the end, McCarthy reveals that the invasion was just a story, and an author's note gives a more detailed account of the play's creation and broadcast. In the spirit of the original, the author does not reveal the fact that the broadcast was actually a play until the end. This conceit would make the book a great read-aloud to introduce a unit on the 1930s. The interplay between the text of the play and the author's description of actual events is effective, and the illustrations are exaggerated and funny. A unique treatment of a fascinating topic, and sure to have wide appeal.-Rachael Vilmar, Atlanta Fulton Public Library, GA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 1-3. In an average American living room of 1938, folks gather around the radio for a night's entertainment, when there's a new bulletin: "Aliens are coming!" Orson Welles' infamous Halloween trick, his October 30 broadcast of H. G. Wells' War of the Worlds, is greatly excerpted and put together with quirky, imaginative artwork that reinforces the fantasy. McCarthy sets the scene in a preface, ostensibly delivered by a radio commentator, and clearly identifies the speakers in colored type before each quote. Using a 1930's art style, and a palette comprising mostly muted grays and reds, McCarthy evokes an era gone by, at the same time creating a cozy nostalgia. Even somewhat older, media savvy kids, who may view the gullibility of the characters with a disdainful eye, will be disarmed by the depictions of panicked faces and slimy Martians, eyes on stalks, that appear amid eerie red light. An abrupt ending notwithstanding, this is packed with age-appropriate thrills and scares. A lengthy author's note includes necessary background on both figures. Jesse KarpCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Aliens Are Coming!: The True Account Of The 1938 War Of The Worlds Radio Broadcast | [
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13,149 | 2 | Many people fondly remember this book. Nancy loves to play Nurse, but her older brothers are always too busy with their big boy games to play with her. One day, when brother Billy falls and hurts himself, Nurse Nancy is at the ready to help him with real plastic bandages! This lively, charming book from the 1950s is still fresh today.Kathryn Jackson wrote hundreds of lively, witty stories for Golden Books, most of which were coauthored with her husband, Byron. The Saggy Baggy Elephant is one of the pair's most famous titles. Golden Books that Kathryn Jackson wrote on her own include Tawny Scrawny Lion, Nurse Nancy, Pantaloon, Richard Scarry's The Animals' Merry Christmas, and Richard Scarry's A Story a Day: 365 Stories and Rhymes.Corinne Malvern(19011956) was a commercial artist who made her mark in fashion advertising and childrens books. She was an art editor ofLadies Home Journal, and often painted its magazine covers. She illustrated many iconic Little Golden Books, including A Day at the Seashore, Heidi, The Night Before Christmas, Doctor Dan the Bandage Man, Christmas Carols, andNurse Nancy.; Title: Nurse Nancy (Little Golden Book) | [
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13,150 | 3 | Grade 68Sammy Keyes is back, living her second 13th summer because her mother lied on her birth certificate to get her into school early. After two years of sneaking up and down the fire escape at the seniors-only residence where she lives with her grandmother, one would suppose that Sammy would not meet misadventure on her unique entrance to her home. But that's what happens when she assumes she has scared an elderly man to death after he has her toss three bundles of money into the bushes below. That event provides the mystery, and Sammy is off sleuthing again. The money is both trouble and a temptation as she retrieves it, keeps it secret, and spends it at the mall, buying her friend Marissa a bathing suit and giving some to Gram. Sammy is a whirlwind of activity, and the pacing is uneven as she spies on her friends from previous books, spies on elderly suspects, purchases a camera for sleuthing purposes, and gets a disguise. All of her old friends and enemies are back, and her budding romance with Casey Acosta continues. Van Draanen again deals with social issues with wit as Sammy charges through another mystery and walks a narrow line between opportunism and honesty.Kathryn Kosiorek, formerly at Cuyahoga County Public Library, Brooklyn, OH Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* No matter who asks Sammy Keyes the questionWhat are you up to? the answers always the same: trouble. While sneaking up the fire escapetoGrams apartment in a seniors-only complex, whereSammy illicitlyresides,she surprisesan old mansneaking down. The encounter is apparently too much for the gent, ashesuffersa heart attack and (after demanding thatSammyempty his pockets of greenbacks)kicks the bucket. To avoid jeopardizing her living arrangement, Sammy calls 911 from the apartment next door to Grams, which is occupied by elderly Mrs. Wedegwood. Then all hell breaks loose, and what seems to be adelicious monetary windfall for Sammy gives rise to both a mystery and a moral quandary.Adding zest andteen interesttothe quirky puzzle, whose geriatric backdropinitially seems an odd venue foryoung readers,are generous helpings of raucous comedy (most involving rotund Mrs. W.s inability to stay upright onher toilet),a wonderfully cheeky first-person narrative, andsmoothly integratedinteractionsbetween Sammy and herage mates.The result is an exceptionally good entry in an already remarkable series. Grades 6-9. --Stephanie Zvirin; Title: Sammy Keyes and the Cold Hard Cash | [
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13,151 | 2 | The Big Bad Wolf receives a lesson in manners in this hilarious fractured fairy tale that begins with a trip to the mailbox. While sorting through bills (including a rental fee for "sheep's clothing"), B. B. Wolf finds an invitation to the local library's storybook tea. Uncertain about attending, Wolf consults a crocodile friend, who points out the pros of the party (cookies) and the cons: "You'll have to behave yourself." An etiquette book provides tips, and Wolf sets off on the big day, armed with a list of reminders ("Sip your tea and never slurp. Say 'Excuse Me' if you Burp"). Kids will delight in the ensuing slapstick humor and the references to familiar storiesparty guests include Little Red Riding Hood and the Little Engine That Could. Seibold's wild, skillful computer-generated art is filled with jokes and details that will invite repeated viewings. This sly, upended portrait of a storybook villain will pair well with Jon Scieszka's classic The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs (1989). Engberg, GillianJudy Sierra is the author of Wild About Books, a New York Times #1 bestseller and winner of the E. B. White Read-Aloud Award. She is also the author of Thelonius Monster's Sky-High Fly Pie and The Secret Science Project that Almost Ate the School. She lives in Oakland, California.J. Otto Seibold, author/illustrator of Olive the Other Reindeer was one of the first children's book artists to create computer-generated art and is considered the master of that medium. He lives in San Francisco, California.; Title: Mind Your Manners, B.B. Wolf | [
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13,152 | 0 | "One fish, two fish, three, four, five . . . This one has a car to drive!This bouncy counting board book comes with five beads shaped like Seussian fish that toddlers can move across the top of the book as they count along. Based on Dr. Seuss's celebrated classic, this sturdy board book will be a hit with all the little fish in your family!Theodor Seuss Geiselaka Dr. Seussis one of the most beloved childrens book authors of all time. FromThe Cat in the HattoOh, the Places Youll Go!,his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into 30 languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seusss long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors forMcElligots Pool, If I Ran the Zoo,andBartholomew and the Oobleck;the Pulitzer Prize; and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.; Title: One Fish, Two Fish, Three, Four, Five Fish (Dr. Seuss Nursery Collection) | [
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13,153 | 2 | Take a Look Inside Of Thee I Sing Click on the photos below to view the full spreads from the book.Grade 25In characteristically measured prose, the 44th President introduces 13 American icons and heroes as exemplars of personal virtues, from Georgia O'Keeffe (creativity) and Jackie Robinson (courage) to Helen Keller (strength) and Cesar Chavez (inspiration). Though he includes Billie Holiday in his gallery (a gifted singer, but an iffy role model) along with a free translation of Chavez's !Si se puede! as "Yes, you can!" (which was his campaign slogan: the official UFW version is a more accurate but stiffer "Yes, it can be done!"), Obama offers general but cogent summations of why each figure merits admirationMartin Luther King Jr., for instance, "taught us unyielding compassion," and Helen Keller, "never waiting for life to get easier," "gave others courage to face their challenges." Long's superb technical gifts and gentle sense of humor shine in the pictures. Posed nobly and, usually, hard at work in full-page scenes, each man or woman also appears as a willowy but recognizable child on the facing and following pages, joining a growing crowd of young observers gazing across the center stitching and exchanging symbolic tools of their various trades. Their ranks swelled with more children, these younger versions turn to face viewers on the penultimate spread, followed by a closing painting of the author walking with his daughters and a page of reasonably accurate historical notes. As well as offering thought-provoking choices and commentary, this stately outing leads naturally to Lynne Cheney's more populous America: A Patriotic Primer (S & S, 2002) as first introductions to our country's great ones.John Peters, formerly at New York Public Library (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.; Title: Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters | [
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13,154 | 2 | Gr. 4-6. In this energetic comic by a brother-sister team (Jennifer's Our Only May Amelia was a Newbery Honor Book), Babymouse, a wise-cracking rodent stand-in for your average, adventure-seeking nine-year-old, strives to capture popular Felicia's goodwill, finally achieving her end at the expense of Wilson Weasel, truest of friends. But, wouldn't you know it, Felicia's world has little to offer a smart, fun-loving mouse, after all. The Holms spruce up some well-trod ground with breathless pacing and clever flights of Babymouse's imagination, and their manic, pink-toned illustrations of Babymouse and her cohorts vigorously reflect the internal life of any million-ideas-a-minute middle-school student. Jesse KarpCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Babymouse #1: Queen of the World! | [
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13,155 | 0 | Armstrong, authorof the Newbery Honor Book Whittington (2005), weaves a richly detailed historical narrativefeaturing 11-year-old Andrew Saintleger, who leaves his home in Devon to become a page to Walter Raleigh. Within two years, he has served Raleigh by sailing to France as a spy, helping to steal an important map, and traveling to Virginia,where hebefriends an Indian boy.Andrewgoes backto England more experienced, more mature, and eager to return to America. Armstrong's research is evident in the many period details that bring the narrative to life and in the appended author's note, where he lists sources and provides a few "specific notes." Readers may be disappointed not to find any reference there to a curious scene in which Queen Elizabeth I, dancing with her courtiers, summons her maids to remove her jacket and blouse and continues the dance with her "small breasts bared." Historical figuressuch as Raleigh, Thomas Harriot, and Manteo mix with fictional characters in an adventure that makes for compelling reading. Illustrated with expressive pencil drawings. Phelan, CarolynStarred Review, Kirkus Reviews, September 1, 2007:"It's an absorbing historical adventure from an emerging master."; Title: Raleigh's Page | [
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13,156 | 0 | Andrew Lost books are gross and disgusting. Thats why we like them. The Washington PostOne cliff-hanger after another.School Library JournalJ. C. Greenburg is the author of many books for young people in the library and reference fields. She's a frequent visitor to schools and pays close attention to kid feedback. She's married to Dan Greenburg of the Zack Files and Weird Planet series, and lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.Jan Gerardi has illustrated many books for children. Her Teenie Greenies series, including The Little Recycler,The Little Composter,Eco People on the Go!, andThe Little Gardener,are the first books she has both written and illustrated. She lives in New Jersey with her daughter and three dogs.; Title: Andrew Lost #14: With the Bats | [
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13,157 | 18 | Michelson (Tuttle's Red Barn) deftly draws comparisons between Martin Luther King Jr. and the German-born rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel as he describes what led them to walk together in the famous 1965 civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Ala. His brisk narrative, divided in two parts, chronicles their parallel experiences: both have parents who instill self-respect, both encounter discrimination and hatred, and both follow their fathers into religious careers. The first half, which Coln renders in earthy hues, covers King, while the blue palette of the second half focuses on Heschel. (Blue reminded the illustrator of "old movies about Europe in the World War II era.") Similar language in both sections, e.g., the titular "You are just as good as anybody," as well as scenes that echo each other, drive home the connections. Subtle variations in wording and layout keep the parallels from feeling contrived. Coln's (My Mama Had a Dancing Heart) trademark mixed-media illustrations incorporate wavy, etched lines full of movement, suggesting the dynamism of a pastor and rabbi who insisted on bringing about change. Ages 6-10. Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Grade 25An eloquent tribute to two great men and their surprising alliance. Michelson explores the kinship between the African-American Baptist minister and a Polish-born rabbi who fled Nazi Germany to teach in America. Both men were raised by wise, loving parents and followed in their fathers' footsteps. Both of them also experienced hatred and prejudice close to home. Whether the signs said "Whites Only" or "No Jews Allowed," they were equally hurtful and inspired them to strive for peace and equal rights for all. The first half of the book offers a simple, concise, and beautifully written early biography of King; the latter describes Heschel's youth. His father instructed him to "Walk like a prince, not a peasant.You are as good as anybody," echoing the words of King's mother. He answered Dr. King's call and joined the 1965 March to Montgomery with 25,000 others. Coln's signature soft, colored pencil and watercolor illustrations capture the anger and passion of the times. This exemplary introduction to the Civil Rights Movement will appeal to a wide audience. Its message will inspire and unite readers from many backgrounds.Barbara Auerbach, New York City Public Schools Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: As Good as Anybody: Martin Luther King and Abraham Joshua Heschel's Amazing March Toward Freedom | [
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13,158 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1–Thrifty shes not, but no one is more generous than Honey Bunny. After gathering lots and lots of cash in her piggy bank, she goes on a shopping spree–first buying a few items for herself, then acquiring gifts for her friends and family. She purchases a chair for the bear, a trunk for the skunk, And oh, what luck/for the duck!/She spent a buck/and got a truck!. Believe it or not, when she is done, she still has some money left to save. With its light and bouncy text and colorful and humorous cartoons, this book is a fun choice. The rhyming words and picture clues make it easy to decipher. Sure to be a winner among first-time readers.–Anne Knickerbocker, formerly at Cedar Brook Elementary School, Houston, TX Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-K. With lots of money in her piggy bank, Honey Bunny likes to count it and save more, but she also likes to shop--for herself and for her many friends. "She buys a wig for the pig. / She buys a coat for the goat." Preschoolers will enjoy the simple, funny rhyme and the pictures of the huge-eared rabbit, the blissful bear in his chair, the skunk in a trunk, and more. Part of the Bright and Early easy reading series, this book is a sweet fantasy about a small child with power--the power to be generous. Hazel RochmanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Money, Money, Honey Bunny! (Bright & Early Books(R)) | [
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13,159 | 0 | J. C. Greenburg is the author of many books for young people in the library and reference fields. She's a frequent visitor to schools and pays close attention to kid feedback. She's married to Dan Greenburg of the Zack Files and Weird Planet series, and lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.Jan Gerardi has illustrated many books for children. Her Teenie Greenies series, including The Little Recycler, The Little Composter, Eco People on the Go!, and The Little Gardener, are the first books she has both written and illustrated. She lives in New Jersey with her daughter and three dogs.; Title: Andrew Lost #16: In Uncle Al | [
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13,160 | 0 | Andrew Lost books are gross and disgusting. Thats why we like them.The Washington PostJ. C. Greenburg is the author of many books for young people in the library and reference fields. She's a frequent visitor to schools and pays close attention to kid feedback. She's married to Dan Greenburg of the Zack Files and Weird Planet series, and lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.Jan Gerardi has illustrated many books for children. Her Teenie Greenies series, including The Little Recycler,The Little Composter,Eco People on the Go!, andThe Little Gardener,are the first books she has both written and illustrated. She lives in New Jersey with her daughter and three dogs.; Title: Andrew Lost #13: In the Garbage | [
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13,161 | 2 | When not writing during spare hours on weekends, David Levithan is editorial director at Scholastic and the founding editor of the PUSH imprint, which is devoted to finding new voices and new authors in teen literature. His acclaimed novelsBoy Meets BoyandThe Realm of Possibilitystarted as stories he wrote for his friends for Valentine's Day (something he's done for the past 22 years and counting) that turned themselves into teen novels.He's often asked if the book is a work of fantasy or a work of reality, and the answer is right down the middleit's about where we're going, and where we should be.Billy Merrell was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. He is a writer of both poetry and prose, coauthoring the New York Times bestselling Spirit Animal series and appearing in several anthologies of poetry. His other works includeTalking in the Dark,Vanilla, the Infinity Ring Secrets series, and The Full Spectrum, which was coedited with David Levithan and recipient of the Lambda Literary Award.Merrell currently lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his husband, Nico Medina.; Title: The Full Spectrum: A New Generation of Writing About Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Other Identities | [
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13,162 | 0 | This Rollicking rhyme tells the story of a very important house--the house that Jack built--around which wacky things happen to animals and people alike! It's a shining example of how one event can spawn a whole series of mishaps. Best of all, it's fun to read aloud!J. P. Miller (1913-2001) illustrated many Golden Book titles from the 1940s through the 1970s, some written by Margaret Wise Brown and Edith Kunhardt. Before becoming a children's book illustrator, Miller had worked in the Walt Disney Studio's elite character modeling department, creating characters (such as the dwarf Dopey) for Disney's first feature film, Snow White. He later designed the character of the toy maker Gepetto for Pinocchio.; Title: The House That Jack Built | [
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13,163 | 0 | Apple Jordan is the author of several books for children, including the Barbie Step 1 Books, School Days and On Your Toes. The author lives in Buffalo, NY.; Title: Barbie: Love Is in the Air (Step into Reading) | [
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13,164 | 0 | 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: Detective Camp (A to Z Mysteries Super Edition, No. 1) | [
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13,165 | 0 | Grade 57This story within a story brings to life the adventures of the famed 13th-century Venetian explorer. It begins in the modern day with the disappearance of 11-year-old Mark's father, who is tracing Polo's route through the Gobi desert. Mark and his mother travel to Venice to help with the search. While there, Mark has a terrible asthma attack and meets his dad's army friend Dr. Hornaday, who decides to entertain his patient with imaginative stories about Marco Polo. His tales are full of color and excitement; the details, although they are not based on known historical events, are grounded in the author's research on Polo's times and the places he claimed to have seen. The narrative becomes a little confusing: Hornaday's dog can talk to Mark and describes what Polo's homecoming to Venice was like, as passed down through his dog ancestors. The descriptions of the world in the 13th century are fascinating, and the imagined relationship between Kublai Khan and Polo is intriguing, but due to its complicated structure, this isn't a book for reluctant readers. Illustrations are interspersed throughout. The novel is an excellent supplement for those studying the explorer and his world. Extensive chapter notes are included, but there is no map.Caroline Tesauro, Radford Public Library, VA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Alan Armstrongs first book, Whittington, was awarded a Newbery Honor in 2006. He lives with his wife, Martha, a painter, in Massachusetts.; Title: Looking for Marco Polo | [] | Train |
13,166 | 13 | Grade 5 Up-In a blend of free verse and diary/journal, 13-year-old Georgia pours her heart out to her mother, who died six years ago. She and her father are still suffering. Because of their financial situation (shaky) and Georgia's frequent stomachaches and lack of participation in class, she ends up on an At Risk list that requires her to see a school counselor. Mrs. Yocum makes a deal with her: if Georgia will write down all of the things she would like to talk to her mom about, she can skip the weekly sessions and just check in occasionally. Through this journal, the finely drawn characters come to life, particularly Georgia's dad and her best friend, Tiffany. Her father's grief has caused him to withdraw emotionally and he doesn't give his daughter the time or attention she craves. Tiffany is pushed to be an overachiever, the strain of which brings her to the brink of destructive behavior. Georgia shares all aspects of her life and thoughts, and readers come to understand the depth of her loss. This is a remarkable book. Through the spare writing, readers come to understand and empathize with these three people. Their story is a universal one of love, friendship, and loss and will be appreciated by a wide audience.-Nancy P. Reeder, Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, Columbia, SC Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 6-9. A free membership to the Brandywine River Museum. That's the perfect gift for a grieving 13-year-old with artistic talent and a need to remove the "at risk" label from her permanent school record. It is also a passport for Georgia McCoy, an avenue out of her shyness, into the art world of her deceased mother, and toward an understanding of her struggling father. Georgia's free-verse journal entries describe her lonely existence, her grief at losing not just her mother but also her father, and her perceptive insights into the art of three generations of the Wyeth family^B. It's a lovely, quiet novel, a study in a child's struggle for survival and the adults who recognize her pain and decide to help. Readers will be able to go to the Brandy-wine River Museum Web site and see the paintings Georgia describes, an interesting art extension that adds depth to an involving story, suitable for both recreational reading and reading and discussing in class. Frances BradburnCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Pieces of Georgia | [
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13,167 | 18 | Starred Review. Grade 6 UpWhat did this backwoods boy and this bluegrass girl have in common? Using her signature scrapbook approach, Fleming lays out the answer in a biography that gives equal emphasis to Abraham and Mary Lincoln for an insightful portrait of their lives. Her scholarship over five years pays off with a rich account that is personal and concrete. She recounts Mary's early life as a privilegedbut motherlesschild, her ambitions for her husband, and her role as "first lady" (a term originally coined for her). Large and small details are juxtaposed with specifics about Lincoln and broadened by Mary's significance. For example, a political decision was made regarding her attendance at the debates; Lincoln wanted to preserve his "common man" image rather than show off his refined and educated wife. Unlike most biographies, which conclude with Lincoln's death, this one follows Mary's story to the end, detailing Robert Todd's role in her commitment to an insane asylum, Tad's death, and her own demise. Presented in period typefaces, the boxed bits of text, sidebars, and numerous running heads and subheads add detail. From portraits to pets, the book contains a wide variety of graphics, including written and visual primary documents that enrich every spread. Notes, resources, and source notes are exemplary. It's hard to imagine a more engaging or well-told biography of the Lincolns.Janet S. Thompson, Chicago Public Library Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* Using the same innovative scrapbook format employed in Ben Franklins Almanac (2003) and Our Eleanor (2005), Fleming offers another standout biographical title, this time twining accounts of two livesAbraham and Mary Todd Lincolninto one fascinating whole. On spreads that combine well-chosen visuals with blocks of headlined text, Fleming gives a full, birth-to-death view of the inextricably bound Lincolns. Once again, Fleming humanizes her subjects and offers a broader perspective on their times with cleverly juxtaposed facts, anecdotes, and images. One page, for example, combines an 1861 map of the divided U.S.with detailed descriptions of what the new president and First Lady each tackledthe day after Lincolns inauguration (Fort Sumter and securing a dressmaker, respectively). Although the reproductions are often small and dark, the intriguing visual mix will easily draw readers and browsers alike. Included are paintings and etchings of heartrending historical events, church documents, handwritten notes, and political cartoons. Flemings writing, filled with quotes and personal details, is just as lively as the assortment of images, and an extensive time line, suggested resources, and source notes round out the text. Starting with her personal introduction,this exemplary resource will prompt readers to consider how an individuals life story, and a countrys history,are constructed. Grades 7-12. --Gillian Engberg; Title: The Lincolns: A Scrapbook Look at Abraham and Mary | [
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13,168 | 13 | Grade 2-5This offbeat picture book blends facts with bits of quirky, occasionally amusing speculation. Beginning with the composer's birth in 1770 (the wild-haired infant cries to the tempo of his famed Fifth SymphonyWah Wah Wah Wah), Winter reveals that the adult Beethoven lived in 39 different apartments in and around Vienna. If readers wonder why he relocated so often, the tongue-in-cheek text cites such reasons as forgetting to pay rent, the hideous stinky smell from a nearby cheese shop, and noise complaints from other residents. Beethoven brings his five legless pianos to each new abode, a constant headache for his movers, who always find the most roundabout and preposterously difficult way of transporting the instruments from place to place. Silly examples of evidence (e.g., we know that Beethoven played his pianos loudly because of the Hundreds of cotton balls with traces of dried earwax found in neighbors' homes) are mixed with nuggets of truth (the maestro's increasing deafness). The pen-and-ink and watercolor cartoon illustrations depict the frazzled-looking composer and play up the text's humor. Unfortunately, the joke begins to wear thin, and the abrupt, anticlimactic conclusion may disappoint readers who manage to stick with the book until the end. There is not much here to capture the interest of those unfamiliar with Beethoven's life and work. While young classical music buffs might enjoy this banal tale, it won't have much to say to most children.Joy Fleishhacker,School Library Journal Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 3-5. Winter first states the basic facts: Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Germany, owned five legless pianos, and moved 39 times. From there, "things get fuzzier" about the life of the wild musical genius. Why did he move? Did his tormented neighbors drive him out because of the noise? Did they really write him a note telling him to "Shut . . . up"? It's not clear who the audience is for this mock picture-book biography; Winter's wry send-up of scholars' pretentious attempts to document the "facts" about the situation is strictly for adults. But Blitt, who illustrated Geoffrey Kloske's Once Upon a Time, the End (2005), uses his line-and-watercolor cartoons to extend the great parody of the tormented-genius stereotype, and the picture-book crowd will surely relish the humor of the famous, noisy neighbor and the furniture movers schlepping all those pianos. A good companion to Barbara Nichol's Beethoven Lives Upstairs (1994). Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The 39 Apartments of Ludwig Van Beethoven | [
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13,169 | 13 | Growing up in the early-eighteenth century as the privileged only child of a household slave and her plantation owner on a tiny West Indian island, Joseph Boulogne heard music from around the globe, and he learned to play violin. After his father took him and his mother to Paris, Boulogne lived free, although he still suffered discrimination as a mulatto. As he grew up, he became a gifted, feted student who was taught by two great masters and given a beautiful instrument before he played first violin with a Paris orchestra and eventually became its conductor. By 30, he was a star, the first musician of color to play for royalty and a renowned composer. An authors note fills in more facts, but unfortunately, there are no sources included in this picture-book biography about a figure rarely featured in books for youth. The full-page, richly colored paintings give a strong sense of the changing settings, from plantation to palace, but most moving are the close-ups of the extraordinary musician with his fingers on the violin strings. Grades 1-3. --Hazel RochmanLESA CLINE-RANSOME is the author of highly acclaimed picture book biographies, including Young Pel: Soccer's First Star, called "stirring" in a starred review from Booklist; Satchel Paige, an ALA Notable Book about an African American baseball hero; Major Taylor: Champion Cyclist, about an African American cyclist; and Helen Keller: The World in Her Heart. Visit her at www.lesaclineransome.com.JAMES E. RANSOME is the illustrator of many award-winning titles, including Young Pel: Soccer's First Star, a finalist for the NAACP Image Awards; Satchel Paige; and Major Taylor: Champion Cyclist. He is also the illustrator of Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building by Deborah Hopkinson, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor title and an ALA Notable Book; Creation, which won a Coretta Scott King Award for Illustration; and Let My People Go by Patricia C. McKissack, winner of an NAACP Image Award. Visit him at www.jamesransome.com.; Title: Before There Was Mozart: The Story of Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-George | [
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13,170 | 2 | In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small blue wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, Reverend W. Awdry, made up to accompany this wonderful toy were first published in 1945. He continued to create new adventures and characters until 1972, when he retired from writing. Reverend Awdry died in 1997 at the age of 85.Tommy Stubbs is an illustrator. His works include The Birthday Express!, A Crack in the Track, and Blue Mountain Mystery. ; Title: Thomas & Friends: Blue Train, Green Train (Thomas & Friends) (Bright & Early Books(R)) | [
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13,171 | 2 | From stapling her brother's hair to the pillow to freezing a dead fly in the ice cube tray, the impish protagonist of 17 Things Im Not Allowed to Do Anymore never rests. This unflappable mischief-maker leaves a trail of exasperated family members, teachers, and crossing guards in her wake, but somehow we suspect she will grow up just fineas a brilliant writer or inventor, no doubt. Told in the first person, the book is simply a series of the girl's "ideas" ("I had an idea to do my George Washington report on beavers instead") and consequences ("I am not allowed to do reports on beavers anymore") One imagines the list growing infinitely longer and more absurd; setting limits on our heroine's activities clearly has no bearing on her future behavior or creativity. Nancy Carpenter's illustrations, rendered in pen and ink and digital media on crumpled and emery-boarded paper (!) are the perfect foil to Jenny Offill's hilariously dry text. The cool-as-a-cucumber narrator simply reports--the illustrations and our own imagination fill in the blanks. Wonderful. --Emilie CoulterStarred Review. Kindergarten-Grade 3–Ingenious artwork–a flawless marriage of digital imagery and pen-and-ink–is indisputably the focus of this winning title. In it, an incorrigible little girl lists all the bright ideas she's ever had and the various ways they've gotten her into trouble. From stapling her brother's hair to his pillow (no more stapler) to gluing his slippers to the floor (no more glue), her outside-the-box thinking attracts plenty of attention, all of it negative. Carpenter brings depth and texture to each spread by adjusting photo-realistic elements to scale and embedding them into the art. The effect is both striking and subtle–real wood grain, blades of grass, the chrome-plated details on classroom furniture–all are seamlessly integrated around a winsome cast of well-drawn characters. Some picture books are overconceptualized, overdesigned, and generally overdone, but this one is just about picture-perfect.–Catherine Threadgill, Charleston County Public Library, SC Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: 17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore | [
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13,172 | 2 | For over 50 years, Golden Books products have enchanted children of all ages. Whether it's a magical moment shared between parent and child or a solo journey into the world of imagination, Golden Books products nurture in children a lifetime of memories. With every turn of a page, the tradition continues.In 1942, the launch ofLittle Golden Booksrevolutionized childrens book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling childrens books of all time.Golden Books backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardts Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of childrens book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more.Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Bookscontinues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.Disney Storybook Artists are behind the illustrations of beloved childrens books includingFrozen Holiday Special Big Golden Book (Disney Frozen),Coco Little Golden Book (Disney/Pixar Coco),The Ice Games (Disney Frozen), and many more.; Title: The Fox and the Hound: Hide and Seek (Little Golden Book) | [
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13,173 | 0 | Grade 58Readers familiar with this series won't be disappointed in this latest installment. Sammy joins forces with some eco-nutty Girl Scouts and heads to the hills for an outing where they find more than they had bargained for, including scorpions, poison oak, and biting flies. Add to the mix an injured condor and Sammy sets her sight on solving a mystery laced with facts about the near-extinction of this very large, and very ugly, bird. Fans will recognize recurring plots as Sammy, who lives with her grandma in a seniors' complex, tries to keep her own family life a secret while learning how a local television newscaster is secretly connected to poachers, campers, and a crazy-eyed taxidermist. New friends add interest, and quick-witted banter makes this a fast-paced joyride of a read. Think a combination of Carl Hiaasen's Flush (Knopf, 2005) and Janet Evanovich's "Stephanie Plum" books (St. Martin's) and you'll be right on target. A perfect summer reading choice.Cheryl Ashton, Amherst Public Library, OH Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Quick-witted banter makes this a fast-paced joyride of a read. Think a combination of Carl Hiaasens Flush and Janet Evanovichs Stephanie Plum books and youll be right on target.School Library JournalA winning series about a smart, brave young sleuth.BooklistFrom the Trade Paperback edition.; Title: Sammy Keyes and the Wild Things | [
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13,174 | 2 | Kids can read along with Alec Baldwin as he narrates three charming tales of adventure, bravery, and perseverance from the hit TV series "Story Time with Thomas.In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small blue wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, Reverend W. Awdry, made up to accompany this wonderful toy were first published in 1945. He continued to create new adventures and characters until 1972, when he retired from writing. Reverend Awdry died in 1997 at the age of 85.; Title: CRANKY DAY/THOMAS BO | [
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13,175 | 1 | Walter Farley's tales of bravery, instinct, and survival have been captivating readers for almost 65 years. Here, in a handsome gift set, are four of the best, starting with "The Black Stallion, where Alec Ramsay saves the Black after a shipwreck. The bond they form cannot be broken. This bond survives their separation in "The Black Stallion Returns, when Alec returns the magnificent horse to his original owner in Arabia. Reunited in "The Black Stallion's Ghost, they survive a terrifying curse. Finally, in "The Black Stallion Revolts, they are separated again after a plane crash, and Alec is suspected of murder as the Black runs wild! Each gripping tale culminates in a thrilling race to the finish!Walter Farleys love for horses began when he was a small boy living in Syracuse, New York, and continued as he grew up in New York City, where his family moved. He is the author of more than twenty books in the Black Stallion series. He also cowroteThe Young Black Stallionwith his son, Steven.; Title: The Black Stallion Adventures! (Box Set) | [
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13,176 | 13 | In 1942, the launch ofLittle Golden Booksrevolutionized childrens book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling childrens books of all time.Golden Books backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardts Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of childrens book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more.Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Bookscontinues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.Jason Fruchterhas been an animator andillustrator for children's media for decades. He graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in 1992, and later moved to New York City to work for MTV Animation. In 2001, he cofounded A&J Studios, and has worked with Cartoon Network, Disney, Nickelodeon, and Sanrio. Hisbooks include Callies Cowgirl Twirl, Christmas Countdown, and Alphabet Magic. He lives in Seattle, Washington.; Title: LET'S DANCE! | [
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13,177 | 1 | Kindergarten-Grade 3The opening spread, filled with smiling dinosaurs and children's faces, sets the tone for this tongue-in-cheek guide: "There is a dino for every kid, and a kid for every dino." The ensuing, satisfyingly large spreads focus on qualities readers may be looking for in a pet and the dinosaurs that best meet those needs. Children in the market for a winged dino will learn that the Pteranodon (pronunciation guide included) will help them catch fly balls at the baseball stadium and has a "long fourth finger perfect for removing unnecessary broccoli from dinner plates." After a tour of five popular varieties, advice is offered on keeping a pet comfortable, clean, and obedientwell, not very obedient. There are recommendations on exercising and traveling with a dino and suggestions about when to take one to school. While the book's approach is best for a kindergarten audience, the snarky, ironic tone is more suited to an older audience. Brown helps the cause with vivid monoprint with gouache artworksome of his best illustrations to date. His overly enthusiastic, sweet-faced, humongous patterned dinosaurs arein defiance of natural historyirresistibly delicious.Susan Weitz, formerly at Spencer-Van Etten School District, Spencer, NY ENDReview, Booklist: "This starter guide will come in handy, whether kids are in the market for a new fantasy pet or just a fun read-aloud....Youngsters will quickly become absorbed in this enjoyable mix of facts, fantasy, and fossils."Review, Kirkus Reviews: "From dino descriptions to basic commands"STAY (Ha!)"to exercising your dino and taking it to school, it's a cheerydescendant of Bernard Most's classic If the Dinosaurs Came Back (1978)."Review, School Library Journal: "[Marc] Brown helps the cause with ... some of his best illustrations to date. His overlyenthusiastic, sweet-faced, humongous patterned dinosaurs are ... irresistibly delicious."Review, Palo Alto Weekly: "Kids love dinosaurs. Yet with 16,000 dinosaur books already on the market, is there any need for a new one? Yep, when it's as clever and eye-poppingly colorful as this, by Palo Alto author Laura Rennert, illustrated by Marc Brown ("Arthur"). All the popular dinosaur species are described according to their attributes as household pets. There are tips on purchasing a dino and traveling with one. And for playingbecause as all kids know, 'Dinos are for fun!'"Review, Austin American-Statesman: "The warm, witty Buying, Training & Caring for Your Dinosaur apes a training manual for kids who have a new "little" friend as a pet...Illustrator Marc Brown, the creator of the Arthur books that inspired the PBS show of the same name, experimented with a new technique for the book's illustrationsmonoprinting, a printmaking style that creates singular images more like paintings. Vibrant color choices keep the mood light, as befits the concept: After all, it's not every dinosaur book that reminds us about pteranodon's long fourth finger, which is 'perfect for removing unnecessary broccoli from dinner plates.'"; Title: Buying, Training, and Caring for Your Dinosaur | [
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13,178 | 2 | Starred Review. Grade 5-7Cornelia Street Engleharts mother, a world-famous concert pianist, is always traveling, and Cornelia is left with the housekeeper. The 11-year-old has no interest in following in her mothers finger-steps; instead, she is enthralled by words. One afternoon, she meets her new neighbor in her New York City neighborhood: a captivating woman named Virginia Somerset, who lives in a stunning, exotic home. The only thing that equals the dcor is Virginia and her stories of the four adventuresome Somerset sisters, world travelers who shook things up across continents from 1949 through the early 1950s. Cornelia treasures her time with Virginia, and she desperately hopes that no one, especially her mother, finds out about their friendship. Then, Virginia becomes ill, and a new understanding between Cornelia and her mother heals what has been until then an irreparable rift. Friends and storytellers dont last forever; it is their presence and invaluable gifts that live on in those close to them. Virginia encourages her young friend to share her audacious stories, as that is the purpose of telling a story. Cornelia is a fabulous read that will enchant its audience with the magic to be found in everyday life.Tracy Karbel, Glenside Public Library District, Glendale Heights, IL Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 4-6. The realistic, emotionally awkward heroine of Blume's first novel will remind readers of the protagonists in books by E. L. Konigsburg and Louise Fitzhugh. A taciturn, unhappy 11-year-old, Cornelia lives in Greenwich Village, where she's cared for chiefly by household servants. When she makes friends with Virginia Somerset, the elderly woman who moves in next door, her life changes. Virginia becomes Cornelia's Scheherazade. Her stories of herself as a younger woman, wreaking genteel havoc as she and her sisters traveled abroad after World War II, are interspersed with chapters detailing the subtle but positive changes in Cornelia, in her home, and in her social life. The changes are echoed in Blume's characterizations: characters lacking Cornelia's sympathy seem flat, while others gain dimension as Cornelia takes on a broader view of life. Francisca GoldsmithCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters | [
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13,179 | 10 | Fans of the fractured fairy tale genre will be very interested to learn the behind-the-scenes, never-before-told back story of the romance between the dish and the spoon of "Hey Diddle Diddle" fame. We all know that the dish ran away with the spoon after the cow jumped over the moon, but who could have envisioned the life they went on to lead? Winding up in New York City, the pair quickly finds fame and fortune in a vaudeville act. Unfortunately, like so many before them, the glory goes to their head and the money drains out of their pockets. Turning to a life of crime, the Dish and the Spoon learn the hard way that crime doesn't pay.Mini Grey (The Very Smart Pea and the Princess-to-Be) pens a hilarious and romantic tale, accompanied by zany illustrations set in early 20th century Manhattan. The happily-ever-after ending will bring a smile to every face, human and utensil alike. --Emilie CoulterGrade 1-4-This romanticized, fractured spin on the classic nursery rhyme has the dish and the spoon running away to New York City to seek fortune and fame. They succeed at both, but a nonstop spending spree soon brings them to the door of some sharp and shady characters who gladly offer to lend them money. When their clients are unable to make their payments, a chase ensues, and, in desperation, the dish and the spoon rob a bank and end up in jail, separated for 25 years. Readers and listeners alike will love the sharp and shady gang in the guise of a meat cleaver, a serrated knife, and a cooking fork with menacing eyes and legs, while the stylish collage illustrations of early-20th-century New York City, in split-screen format, will dazzle and amaze them. The age-old lesson that crime doesn't pay and the poignant beauty of true love enduring the test of time are playfully and delicately portrayed. Combine this contemporary makeover with the classic original for a delightful mix that is full of panache. A whole new generation of youngsters, as well as older kids, will be enthusiastically chanting this nursery rhyme.-Wanda Meyers-Hines, Ridgecrest Elementary School, Huntsville, AL Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon | [
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13,180 | 0 | Grade 1-4-Schotter blends magical realism with a tongue-tingling narrative to create an ode to the power and purpose of language. Selig is passionate about words-their sounds (tintinnabulating!), their taste (tantalizing!), and the way they moved his heart. An avid word-hoarder, he delights in discovering new terms, recording them on paper scraps, and stowing them in pockets. Unable to comprehend their son's strange predilection, his practical-minded parents worry about his future, and his classmates cruelly add oddball to his collection. After dreaming about a Yiddish Genie who advises him to embrace his passion and seek his life's poipose, Selig embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Feeling weighted down by his vocabulary slips, he climbs a tree and carefully attaches them to the branches. Fantastically and fittingly, several of them blow into the hands of a poet who is struggling for the right adjectives to finish his verse. Selig realizes that his mission is to bestow his word wealth upon others. He tosses out luscious to accentuate a baker's wares, halts an argument with harmony, and invigorates an elderly man with spry. He grows up to find personal fulfillment and even true love. The author shares her own affection for language through the descriptive, lyrical text, italicizing particularly delectable but possibly unfamiliar terms and defining them in a two-page glossary. Potter's folk-art paintings echo the story's whimsy and set the action in an idyllic-looking, early-20th-century past. An inspiring choice for young wordsmiths and anyone who cherishes the variety and vitality of language.-Joy Fleishhacker, School Library Journal Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 2-4. Some people collect shells or stones; young Selig collects words. Whenever he hears a new one he likes, he jots it down on a slip of paper and stuffs it into a convenient pocket, a sock, a sleeve, or a hat. When you're a kid, such eccentric behavior doesn't go unnoticed, and soon his classmates have given him a new name, "Wordsworth," and a new word to add to his collection, oddball. Ouch! But with the help of a friendly genie, who calls him "Voidsvoith, a lover of voids," Selig finds his life's purpose and romance, to boot. Potter's signature naive-style art is light and comical, while Schotter's words are a lovely celebration of the power and the music of language. A glossary of Selig's favorite words--from aflutter to windmill--adorns the book's endpapers. Michael CartCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The Boy Who Loved Words | [
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13,181 | 16 | In 1942, the launch of Little Golden Books revolutionized children’s book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling children’s books of all time. Golden Books’ backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardt’s Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of children’s book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more. Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Books continues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.; Title: Halloween Coloring Book (Novelty Coloring Book) | [
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13,182 | 2 | PreSThe pictures tell the story in this charming counting book. They begin with a spread depicting a child tearing gleefully out of the bathroom and down the hall, pursued by his sassily dressed mama. The spirited toddler goes on to hide in the laundry room, try on a silly hat before getting dressed, pause for a toe-tickling session, eat his lunch, and then join his mother outside for some rainy-day play. In the yard, he finds worms to dig up and puddles to splash in. Naturally, the day comes full circle, with one naked child back in the bathtub. The concise text does little more than name items to count in each picture, starting with the youngster and counting up to 10 happy daffodils, and then back down to one again. This simplicity makes the book an appropriate choice to read aloud to toddlers. The joyous, jewel-toned watercolor illustrations, however, present a more complex and nuanced narrative. The many details will spark preschoolers' imaginations, extending the book's appeal to a much wider audience. The endpapers show an abbreviated version of the story, with a dotted line marking the boy's path through his busy day.Rachael Vilmar, Atlanta Fulton Public Library, GA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Maggie Smith is an acclaimed author and illustrator. She lives in Los Angeles, California.; Title: One Naked Baby | [
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13,183 | 0 | Grade 5 UpThese 10 literate stories make for great leisure listening and knowing chuckles. Pete Bruce flatters a baker out of a coconut cream pie and a quart of milk; Mingo may or may not have anything smaller than a 100-dollar bill to pay his bills; Frank and Jesse James, or the Howard boys, help an old woman against the KKK-ish Knights of the White Gardenia; and Cake Norris wakes up dead one dayagain. Carrilhos eerie black-and-white illustrations, dramatically off-balance, lit by moonlight, and elongated like nightmares, are well-matched with the stories. The tales are variously narrated by boys and girls, even though the authors preface seems to set readers up for a single, female narrator in the persona of McKissack herself. They contain the essence of truth but are fiction from beginning to end, an amalgam of old stories, characters, jokes, setups, and motifs. As such, they have no provenance. Still, it would have helped readers unfamiliar with African-American history to have an authors note helping separate the truth of these lies that allude to Depression-era African-American and Southern traditions. That aside, theyre great fun to read aloud and the tricksters, sharpies, slicksters, and outlaws wink knowingly at the child narrators, and at us foolish humans.Susan Hepler, formerly at Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Alexandria, VA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* Gr. 3-5. Like McKissack's award-winning The Dark Thirty (1992), the nine original tales in this uproarious collection draw on African American oral tradition and blend history and legend with sly humor, creepy horror, villainous characters, and wild farce. McKissack based the stories on those she heard as a child while sitting on her grandparents' porch; now she is passing them on to her grandchildren. Without using dialect, her intimate folk idiom celebrates the storytelling among friends, neighbors, and family as much as the stories themselves. "Some folk believe the story; some don't. You decide for yourself." Is the weaselly gravedigger going to steal a corpse's jewelry, or does he know the woman is really still alive? Can bespectacled Aunt Gran outwit the notorious outlaw Jesse James? In black and white, Carrilho's full-page illustrations--part cartoon, part portrait in silhouette--combine realistic characters with scary monsters. History is always in the background (runaway slaves, segregation cruelty, white-robed Klansmen), and in surprising twists and turns that are true to trickster tradition, the weak and exploited beat powerful oppressors with the best lies ever told. Great for sharing, on the porch and in the classroom. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Porch Lies: Tales of Slicksters, Tricksters, and other Wily Characters | [
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13,184 | 0 | THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL—aka Dr. Seuss—is one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into thirty languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seuss’s long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors for McElligot’s Pool, If I Ran the Zoo, and Bartholomew and the Oobleck, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: There's a Zamp in My Lamp (Bright & Early Playtime Books) | [
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13,185 | 2 | MARY POPE OSBORNE is the author of the New York Times number one bestselling Magic Tree House series. She and her husband, writer Will Osborne (author of Magic Tree House: The Musical), live in northwestern Connecticut with their three dogs. Ms. Osborne is also the coauthor of the companion Magic Tree House Fact Trackers series with Will, and with her sister, Natalie Pope Boyce. SAL MURDOCCA has illustrated more than 200 children's trade and text books. He is also a librettist for children's opera, 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.CHAPTER SIX, All Fall DownNancy put away her radio and looked at Jack and Annie. “I don’t know how you two got past me.” “We’re sorry,” said Annie.“This is unbelievable!” said Nancy. Jack couldn’t believe it, either. How did they mess up so badly? “I’m so sorry I brought you here,” said Nancy.“No, no, it’s our fault,” Jack said again. “It’s mine, all mine, oh . . . ,” said Nancy. She seemed near tears. “You’re just little kids.” Not so little! thought Jack again. Gee!A snowmobile rumbled outside, its engine warming up.“Oh, dear,” said Nancy. “I’ve got to lead the group up a safe route to the crater, or they’ll be in trouble. But Pete should be back here in just a few minutes. Will you be okay by yourselves till then?”“We’ll be fine, don’t worry,” said Annie. “Good,” said Nancy. “Here, sweeties.” She poured some water into two cups and gave them to Jack and Annie. “Drink.” While they drank the water, Nancy spread a blanket on the floor and turned on the small heater.“Lie down here,” she said. “Just rest.” She patted the blanket.Jack and Annie lay down. Nancy covered them with another blanket. “If you get thirsty, drink more water,” she said. “Thanks,” said Annie. Jack was too embarrassed to say anything. He felt like a preschool kid being put down for a nap.“Okay!” Nancy said with a big sigh. “You kids nearly gave me a heart attack,” she repeated half to herself as she left the hut.“Sorry,” said Jack.But Nancy was gone.Soon the roar and rumble of the snowmobiles filled the air as Nancy led the scientists and journalists up the mountain.“We really messed up our mission this time,” said Jack, lying under the blanket.“And we were doing so well, too,” said Annie. She sat up. “Can I see Morgan’s rhyme, please?”Jack pulled the rhyme out of his pocket and handed it to Annie. “Okay,” said Annie. She read aloud:. . . then all fall down,Till you come to the Cave of the Ancient Crown.“I wonder if this counts as falling down?” said Annie. She put the rhyme into her pocket.“I don’t think so,” said Jack. “I don’t know what that means. And there’s no ‘Ancient Crown’ in Antarctica. It’s all science and research and rules and helicopters and snowmobiles. . . . It’s the real world. . . . His voice trailed off.“Well, I know one thing: I don’t want to waste time lying around here,” said Annie. She threw off the blanket and stood up. “At least I can take a few pictures while we wait for Pete.”“You really feel like doing that?” said Jack.“Not really, but I’m going to try,” said Annie.“I don’t think you should,” said Jack.“Don’t worry, I’ll be back soon,” said Annie. “Maybe I’ll see an ancient crown.”“Yeah, sure,” said Jack.Annie put on her goggles and ski mask and headed outside. Jack reached into his pack and pulled out their book. He took off his glove and looked up ancient crown in the index. He wasn’t surprised to find it wasn’t there.Jack put the book back in his pack and took out his notebook. He read over his notes:Go slow!Stay with others! Cracks in ice!Never touch wildlife!Jack’s hand was cold, so he put his glove back on. He put away his notebook, and then laid his head back down and closed his eyes. He just wanted to sleep. The heat from the small heater felt good. The sound of the snowmobiles was fading into the distance. As he started to fall asleep, his notes ran through his mind: Stay with others! Cracks in the ice!Oh, no! thought Jack. He sat straight up. He tossed off the blanket. He threw on his pack and rushed out of the hut.The wind was blowing the snow into icy clouds. Jack pulled up his ski mask and lowered his goggles. “Annie!” he shouted.“What?” Her voice came from the distance. Jack caught sight of her. She was aiming her camera up the slope at the smoking crater of the mountain. “You have to come back now!” he shouted, walking toward her. “You shouldn’t be walking around by yourself!”“Okay, okay.” Annie put her camera in her pocket. “Come on,” said Jack. He took Annie’s hand. They held on to each other and walked through the blowing snow, toward the hut. “Remember Nancy’s rules?” said Jack. “There are deep cracks in– AHHH!” Before Jack could finish, the ground beneath him gave way and he and Annie crashed through a thin layer of snow into a deep crack. Jack and Annie landed on a ledge of ice. Clumps of snow fell on top of them. Silence filled the air. A thin shaft of light came from the opening they had fallen through. It was at least ten feet above them. “You okay?” Jack said. “I think so,” said Annie. They both sat up slowly. Annie peered over the edge of the ledge. “Uh-oh,” she said. “Look.”Jack looked. He and Annie were on the ledge of a ravine that plunged thousands of feet down into darkness. “This must be one of those hidden places in the mountain Nancy talked about,” said Jack, “the ones made by the lava and hot gases.” “It’s incredible,” said Annie. She reached into her pocket for her camera.As soon as Annie moved, Jack heard the ice crack. “Don’t move!” he said. Annie froze.“Forget pictures,” said Jack. “We’re facing serious danger here. If we move, the ice might break under us and we’ll fall thousands of feet.”“Got it,” said Annie. She took a deep breath. “Maybe we should use the wand.”“We can’t,” said Jack. “The wand won’t work. We can only use it for the good of others, not just ourselves.”“Darn,” said Annie.They were both still for moment, listening to the immense silence around them.“Okay,” said Annie. “The way I see it, if we don’t use the wand, we’ll be stuck here forever. Soon we’ll make the wrong move and fall.”“Right,” said Jack.“So we’ll never find the secret of happiness for Merlin,” said Annie. “Merlin will fade away completely from sorrow. And Camelot will lose his magic forever.”“Right,” said Jack.“So maybe in this case, rescuing ourselves isn’t just our good,” said Annie. “Our good is also the good of others, like Merlin.”“Good thinking,” said Jack. “Let’s try it.” He carefully twisted around and took off his backpack. Then he very slowly reached inside and pulled out the Wand of Dianthus.“Okay. Five words . . . ,” Jack whispered. “I guess I’ll just wish for it to save you and me and Merlin. Hey, why didn’t we make that wish a long time ago?”“We couldn’t,” said Annie. “We hadn’t tried our hardest yet.”“Right. Get ready . . . ,”said Jack. He closed his eyes, held up the gleaming silver wand, and said:“SAVE ANNIE, MERLIN, AND ME!”Jack waited a moment. Then he opened his eyes and looked around. “What happened?” he said.“Nothing,” said Annie.“So I guess it didn’t work,” said Jack. He turned to put the wand away. “I guess the rules must–”CRACK! The ice broke! 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13,186 | 2 | Kindergarten-Grade 2Readers will happily board the plane with precocious Junie B. as she sets off for Hawaii with her parents. Her school assignment is to complete a photo journal documenting her vacation, but from the start its clear that her adventures are really misadventures. Her first photo captures two grouchpots, one in the seat in front of Junie B., and the other behind. Clearly, neither passenger is pleased with the girls seat kicking, endless chatter, or imaginative games with stuffed elephant Philip Johnny Bob and Barbie doll Delores. In the hotel gift shop, Junie insists on purchasing a parrot swim ring that proves much too small and gets stuck on her body for the entire trip. Later episodes include an unfortunate encounter with eels and jellyfish while snorkeling, and a bird that nests in Junie B.s hair when she adorns herself with exotic flowers. Clever language and outrageous antics make this irrepressible youngster a standout character. Brunkuss delightful black-and-white illustrations are a delight.Gloria Koster, West School, New Canaan, CT Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.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."; Title: Junie B, First Grader: Aloha-ha-ha! (Junie B. Jones, No. 26) | [
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13,187 | 6 | Kindergarten-Grade 3This title combines a traditional alphabet book with a search-and-find picture puzzle. Each page is a mix of images jumbled together, and at the bottom of each page, readers are given the number of items to look for that start with a particular letter, such as 20 Ks or 8 Us. Answer keys are provided in the back of the book. Combining a variety of elements and styles, including line drawings, etchings, and paintings in one picture creates a surrealist effect, with a hippo in a hula hoop and a patch-wearing poodle painting a portrait of a parrot. It is unlikely that youngsters will find all 32 words beginning with T unless they recognize a tapir, or remember to count the 13 turquoise trees as three words. The books main drawback is the complexity of the rules for play, which cover two pages at the beginning. Fans of Walter Wicks picture-puzzle books will enjoy studying this title and may find many of the items, provided they have a firm grasp of the alphabet and a strong vocabulary.Suzanne Myers Harold, Multnomah County Library System, Portland, OR Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Too often alphabet books feel more like vehicles for artists' work than child-friendly offerings. This abecedarian title, by the author-illustrator of The Ant Bully (1999) and TV Rex (2001), avoids that trap by combining fine artwork with a fanciful hunt-and-seek game. Each wordless page features animals and objects whose names begin with a featured letter. A number indicates how many items are buried within the picture. The L page, for example, shows a lobster browsing in a library, a ladybug pushing a lawnmower, a kitschy lamp shaped like a llama, and so on. Nickle's finely rendered scenes are imaginative, humorous, and sophisticated, and he incorporates a free-flowing range of artistic styles that adds energy to the pages. The book's object-counting game, which requires some spelling ability, seems aimed at literate, elementary-school (or older) readers, who will flip to Nickle's appended answer key, but young children just learning to identify letters and objects will also be enthralled by the fantastical groupings of images. A versatile offering with plenty of classroom application. Gillian EngbergCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Alphabet Explosion!: Search and Count from Alien to Zebra | [
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13,188 | 1 | In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small, blue, wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, The Reverend W Awdry, made up to accompany this wonderful toy were first published in 1945. He continued to create new adventures and characters until 1972 when he retired from writing. Reverend Awdry died in 1997 at age 85.; Title: Thomas-saurus Rex (Thomas & Friends) (Pictureback(R)) | [
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13,189 | 0 | "From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere!This touch-and-feel book invites babies and toddlers to pet and play with the most imaginative pets of all. Based on Dr. Seuss's celebrated classic, this book of pettable pets has fur, feathers, flaps, slide tabs, and cardboard rings to ring Dr. Seuss's adorable antlered Gack! From the Zed with just one hair on its head and the Wink that likes to drink pink ink, to the bluehaired pet that is fun to brush-the whole family will love bringing theseTHEODOR SEUSS GEISELaka Dr. Seussis one of the most beloved childrens book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places Youll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into thirty languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seusss long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors for McElligots Pool, If I Ran the Zoo, and Bartholomew and the Oobleck, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Wet Pet, Dry Pet, Your Pet, My Pet (Dr. Seuss Nursery Collection) | [
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13,190 | 16 | In 1942, the launch ofLittle Golden Booksrevolutionized childrens book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling childrens books of all time.Golden Books backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardts Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of childrens book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more.Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Bookscontinues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.; Title: SANTA'S BIG BIG BOOK | [
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13,191 | 2 | *Starred Review* Not much happens in Rusty Nail, Minnesota. Oh, it was once the Coot Capitol of the World, but now it's 1953, and that distinction is long past. Still, 10-year-old Franny Hansen and her raucous best friend, Sandy, manage to have fun, mostly involving harrassing prissy Nancy, the richest girl in town. There is one thing that Franny is serious about, and that's her piano playing. True, her teacher mostly sleeps through lessons (a cigarette dangling from her lips), but when Franny outplays Nancy in a school assembly, she knows her talent is something to be nutured. Then despair sets in. How can she progress when there's no one good enough to give her lessons? Enter Olga Malenkov. The locals buzz that a "commie" has come to town, but Franny is thrilled when she hears Olga play and realizes she would make a perfect teacher. Too bad, Olga wants nothing to do with Franny. Blume offers a story that is as rich as it is delicious. Using a narrative style that's slighty over the top, she sets Franny, by turn hopeful and hopeless, and her passion for the piano against the larger issues of the Red Scare that were so emblematic of the time. The characters, especially those in supporting roles, are as nuanced as they are humorous. Sandy is in equal parts proud of Franny's talent and threatened by it, and Mr. Hansen, who gave up his own musical dreams, shrugs off his ineffectuality to support his daughter. Read this one aloud and then talk about it. Cooper, Ilene★ “A story that is as rich as it is delicious.”—Booklist, Starred“Blume has skillfully combined humor, history, and music to create an enjoyable novel that builds to a surprising crescendo.”—School Library JournalFrom the Trade Paperback edition.; Title: The Rising Star of Rusty Nail | [
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13,192 | 2 | "Hog and Dogplay tag.Hog zigs.Dog zags.Two friends, a hog and a dog, are good at some sports and bad at others. They cheer each other on no matter what, and they finally find a game they can both enjoy together!Diane Wright Landolf is a childrens book editor and author. She is known for What a Good Big Brother!, Barbie: Thumbelina, The Jungle Book, Hog and Dog, and Hooray for Halloween! (Barbie).Jennifer Beck Harris is an artist and illustrator. She was born in Chicago and received her BFA from University of Texas and eventually become a freelance illustrator. Beck Harriss illustrations have been used in everything from childrens books to advertisements.; Title: Hog and Dog (Step into Reading) | [
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13,193 | 2 | Starred Review. Kindergarten-Grade 3In this utterly delightful peek into the secret lives of toys, three beloved playthings participate in a series of small adventures. StingRay is a plush stuffed animal who enjoys acting the know-it-all. Lumphy is a tough little buffalo who doesnt mind the occasional cuddle. And Plastic (whose physical appearance is kept mysterious for quite some time) is a sensible bouncy ball. They are the best friends of a little girl and they deal with the world around them in their own particular manner. From meditating on the scary unknown (washing machines) to understanding what makes an individual special, Jenkins gives readers an early chapter book with plenty of delightful insights, well-thought-out details, and loving affection for her characters. Here is a book bound to be a favorite with any child who has ever adored an inanimate object. Zelinskys beautifully detailed black-and-white illustrations are a lovely addition to this very special book.Elizabeth Bird, New York Public Library Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.For beginning chapter-book readers, this secret-lives-of-toys story will entertain, inspire, and comfort as it relates the experiences of three engaging toy best friends: Lumphy the buffalo, plush StingRay, and Plastic. In six interconnected chapters, the distinctly drawn characters face concerns and situations kids will respond to: shy Lumphy's fear of the washing machine and having a bath; gentle Plastic's identity crisis; and know-it-all StingRay's embarrassing bathtub comeuppance, which ends happily with reassurances of her friends' love. There's even occasional "sibling rivalry," as the toys compete for beloved Little Girl's affections. The simple prose is clever and often hilarious, incorporating dialogue and musings that ring kid-perspective true, and Zelinsky's charming black-and-white illustrations, wonderfully detailed and textured, expressively portray character situations and feelings. Deftly blending humor and insight, the story will charm readers as the toys come to recognize and appreciate themselves, one another, and their deep connection. Shelle RosenfeldCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Toys Go Out: Being the Adventures of a Knowledgeable Stingray, a Toughy Little Buffalo, and Someone Called Plastic | [
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13,194 | 11 | "A wonderful and much-needed addition to Chinese New Year literature."--School Library Journal"Simple, energetic language and colorful, appealing art make this a perfect introduction to the holiday, particularly for young children."--Kirkus ReviewsGrace Lin includes an informative authors note with further details on the customs and traditions surrounding the Lunar New Year for parents and teachers. Grace Lin has written and illustrated several picture books about this Chinese American family (based on her own!): Dim Sum for Everyone!, Kite Flying, and Fortune Cookie Fortunes. She lives in Somerville, Massachusetts.; Title: Bringing In the New Year | [
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13,195 | 7 | The eighth volume in the Edge Chronicles series begins with young Quint entering the Knights Academy at a time of great turmoil. Despite the death of his sponsor, he is allowed to join the other squires at the academy on Sanctaphrax (the great city on a floating rock), but as their training progresses, their very existence is imperiled by unusual winter storms of increasing ferocity. Although Stewart's writing and Riddell's ink drawings create their own distinctive world, this novel shares charming elements with certain other wizards'-academy fantasies and stands alone better than some of its series mates. Phelan, Carolynchapter oneThe School of Colour and LighT STudiesThe academic, in his grubby, paint-spattered robes of faded viaduct blue, turned the crank lever with his free hand. The cog wheels in the rotating tower high above him chattered and squealed like angry ratbirds, and a shaft of light cut through the dusty air. The academic levelled the brush in his other hand and tilted his head to one side, his pale yellow eyes fixed on the youth before him.A little more to the left now, I think, Master Quint, he said, his voice soft but insinuating. So the light catches you. Just so . . .Quint did as he was told. The early morning light streaming in from the high tower window fell across his face, glinting on his cheekbones, the tips of his ears and nose and, with its rusting pipes and gauges, the battered armour he wore.Excellent, my young squire, the academic muttered approvingly. He dipped the tip of the hammelhornhair brush into the white paint on his palette and dabbed lightly at the tiny painting on the easel before him. Now we must let the light work its magic, he murmured. The dabbing continued. The highlights complete the picture, Master Quint. But I must insist that you hold still.Quint tried to maintain the pose but it wasnt easy. The tower was small and airless, and the heady odours from the pigments, the pinewood oils and the thinning varnishes were combining to make his eyes water and his head ache. The rusty, ill-fitting armour chafed his neck, and his left leg had gone quite numb. Besides, he was dying to see the finished portrait. It was all he could do not to turn right round and inspect it for himself.The dawn light, clucked the academic. Theres nothing like it for illuminating the subject . . . His pale yellow eyes darted back and forth over Quints features. And what an illustrious subject we are, my young squire.He chuckled, and Quint tried not to blush.The protg of none other than the Most High Academe of Sanctaphrax . . . He turned away and began stabbing at the palette like a woodthrush after a spanglebug. How lucky you are, Master Quint, not to have to scrabble about with the rest of us in the minor schools, but to be given a place at the most prestigious academy of them all. I wonder . . . The academics voice was laden with sudden spite. I wonder what you actually did to deserve it?The academics eyes were fixed on Quints face once more. They were so pale that there was almost no difference between the irises and the yellowish white that surrounded them. It was a mark of his trade, Quint told himself, trying not to shudder. Just as years of working as an Undertown rope-turner resulted in spatula-shaped fingers, and just as a slaughterer tanner from the Deepwoods ended up with skin the colour of blood, so, as the years passed, the eyes of Sanctaphrax portraitists were gradually bleached by the vapours of the thinning varnishes they used and Ferule Gleet had been a portraitist for many, many years.I was the Most High Academes apprentice . . . Quint looked down, his cheeks blazing as he remembered the monstrous gloamglozer and the night of the terrible fire.Keep still! rasped Gleet, irritatedly dabbing at the portrait. Ah, yes, he smiled thinly. There was that fire at the Palace of Shadows, wasnt there? Strange and dreadful business . . . How is the Most High Academe? Recovering well, I hope.The pale yellow eyes bored into Quints once more.As well as can be expected, the youth replied, but the words rang hollow in his ears as he thought of his mentor lying in the gloomy bedchamber at the School of Mist.Linius Pallitax had suffered grievously at the hands of the terrible gloamglozer. He had almost been destroyed. Perhaps it would have been better if he had, for now he never left his bed, and his haunted eyes stared into the distance, seeing neither his faithful servant, Tweezel, nor Quint, his apprentice nor even his own daughter, Maris, who sat beside him for so many hours, praying for him to recover.Ferule Gleet daubed at the tiny painting in silence for a moment.As well as can be expected, eh? he mused at last. Doesnt sound too good. You wouldnt want anything to happen to him, my fine young squire. Not in your position.My position? said Quint, trying not to move.Youre the High Academes protg, arent you? Without him, you dont expect that the Knights Academy would accept you into its hallowed halls, do you? Of course not! Ferule shook his head. Sanctaphrax born and bred, thats always been the rule. The rest of us have to get by at the minor academies as best we can.He wiped his brush on a piece of rag, and turned the easel round.There, he announced.Quint found himself staring at the miniature painting of a young knight academic in gleaming armour, with deep indigo eyes and a smile on his face. Ferule Gleet of the School of Colour and Light Studies had done a fine job all right. Quint shivered.Is anything wrong? Ferule asked.Its nothing, Quint said quietly.He had no intention of telling the pale-eyed academic about the memories the miniature painting had stirred memories of the first time hed had his portrait done.How young hed been then. Four, maybe five years old; the youngest of six brothers. His father, Wind Jackal, had commissioned the mural of the whole family for the grand hall of their palace in the Western Quays. What happy days theyd been. But they hadnt lasted, he thought bitterly. Within a year of the painting being completed, Turbot Smeal his fathers treacherous quartermaster had torched his masters house. Quints mother and brothers had perished in the blaze, and with them, the painting itself had been destroyed.; Title: Edge Chronicles 8: The Winter Knights (The Edge Chronicles) | [
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13,196 | 0 | Grade 3-6This lightweight retelling of the classic fairy tale will please girls who like undemanding and familiar stories with a twist. In this version, Cinderella writes letters to her dead mama complaining about her evil stepmother and attractive but mean-spirited older stepsisters. She spends her days cleaning, cooking, sewing, and generally feeling miserable and put-upon even though she tries to be nice and accommodating. Readers know how it all ends, and Ensor recounts it dutifully, but adds what happens after the curtain traditionally falls on the story. The two work hard on their marriage, since they barely know one another, and eventually the prince becomes a king and a singer while Cinderella finds the other side of herselfas a talented diplomat fully capable of improving their country and the world all around them. Black-and-white silhouettes are positioned throughout the text but don't add much to the story.Susan Riley, Mount Kisco Public Library, NY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Barbara Ensor has written for New York magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Family Life, the Village Voice, and numerous other publications and websites. Her illustrations have appeared in the New York Times, Harpers, Self, Child, and elsewhere. She is also the author of the children's book Thumbelina, Tiny Runaway Bride. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.; Title: Cinderella (As If You Didn't Already Know the Story) | [
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13,197 | 2 | Monique de Varennes received her M.A. from the writing seminars at Johns Hopkins University and was awarded the Pushcart Prize in 2003 for one of her short stories. The author of The Sugar Child, she lives in Los Angeles. Ana Juan is the illustrator of Kelly Cunnane's For You Are a Kenyan Child, Campbell Geeslin's Elena's Serenade, and Frida, a picture book biography of Frida Kahlo. She also wrote and illustrated The Night Eater, which won an Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award. She lives in Madrid, Spain.; Title: The Jewel Box Ballerinas | [
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13,198 | 2 | Grade 3–6—Ten-year-old Liberty has never been let out of her decrepit house on 33 Gooch Street, and her massively obese mother, Sal, doesn't dare leave either. Only Liberty's dreadful father, Mal, a self-described "friggin' genius," comes and goes. As Liberty discovers one day, he really is a genius (the evil sort) and has invented, among other things, potions for communicating with animals and for levitating. Using these devices to escape, Liberty sets off on a search for what she feels must be heaven on Earth—a boarding school called the Sullivan School—meeting friends, dodging scoundrels, and having adventures along the way. Liberty's reactions to the quirky folks and talking animals she meets and the strange situations she finds herself in are naive and full of wonderment, but also commonsensical. While the circumstances are reminiscent of those in Roald Dahl's work, particularly the many intensely nasty grown-ups, the understated humor and friendly, imperturbable tone of the narration bring to mind the fantasies of Eva Ibbotson. The charming illustrations sprinkled throughout add immense appeal to this warm, delightfully odd fantasy.—Eva Mitnick, Los Angeles Public Library Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Review, Family Fun, September 2009:"The Outlandish Adventures of Liberty Aimes evokes the work of Roald Dahl and Lewis Carroll."; Title: The Outlandish Adventures of Liberty Aimes | [
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13,199 | 13 | Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, February 8, 2010Starred Review, Booklist, April 1, 2010San Francisco Book Review, May 2010Instructor Magazine, May/June 2010Joan Yolleck reviews childrens books for The Globe and Mail, Canadas national newspaper. This is her first childrens book. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.Marjorie Priceman is a two-time recipient of a Caldecott Honor awardfor Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin! and Hot Air. She is also the author-illustrator of How to Make a Cherry Pie and See the U.S.A., as well as How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World. Agraduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, she lives in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.; Title: Paris in the Spring with Picasso | [
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