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13,300 | 0 | 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.; Title: Dark Day in the Deep Sea (Magic Tree House, No. 39) | [
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13,301 | 2 | Gr 47Siria's dad is a firefighter who doesn't know that someone special watches out for him; each time his daughter hears a siren, she sneaks out of her apartment building to chase his fire truck and make sure he is safe. During one such nightly pursuit, Siria discovers evidence of what she believes to be arson. Who could be purposely setting fires? When clues point to someone close to home, Siria must find the strength to unravel the mystery. Despite moments of seriousness, such as her father getting injured during a rescue and a fight with her best friend, conflicts are resolved smoothly and quickly. Interspersed throughout the book are tales about Siria's namesake, the star Sirius, which add a layered dimension to the storytelling. Children will relate to Siria's desire to protect her dad and those she loves. A powerful tale of friendship, family, and discovery.Kerry Roeder, Professional Children's School, New York CityEleven-year-old Siria lives with the memory of her motherwho left behind a narrative guide to the starsand the reality that she might also lose her single firefighter father, whose job sends him repeatedly into danger. The residents of her apartment building serve as a surrogate extended family, complete with siblinglike friends, grannyesque babysitter, spatting young marrieds, and a not-so-stray dogespecially in the Christmas season, when homemade gifts are in process. Afraid for her pops safety, Siria has a penchant for chasing late-night fires. Surrounded by loyal friends, her curiosity about the cause of the local fires makes her question those closest to her. Sirias strength grows as she confronts her suspicions and faces her own truths. Fans of award-winning author Giff will appreciate the smooth juxtaposition of the mothers warm omnipotence through her ethereal guidebook, the devastating burning power of fire, and the crystal clear luminosity of the winter sky. Grades 4-7. --Gail Bush; Title: Winter Sky | [
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13,302 | 6 | Richard Scarry has delighted generations of children with his whimsical drawings and characters.; Title: Richard Scarry's Busiest Pop-Up Ever! | [
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13,303 | 2 | Bill Gordh is an award-winning author, musician, and educator who has written numerous children’s books, including Barbie: Story Collection, Want a Ride?, and Barbie: Two Princesses. He has performed with the New York Philharmonic, as well as at the White House and the American Museum of Natural History. To learn more, visit billgordh.com.Carol Pugliano-Martin is the author of numerous children’s books, including Too Much Fun, Barbie: Story Collection, and Barbie: A Day at the Fair.Karen Wolcott is an illustrator known for Barbie: Horse Show Champ, Curlee Girlee, Starr and the High Seas Wedding Drama, This or That Quiz Book, A Smart Girl’s Guide: Babysitting: The Care and Keeping of Kids and many more.  ; Title: Barbie: Story Collection (Barbie) (Step into Reading) | [
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13,304 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2Three's a crowd in this follow-up to Duck & Goose (Random, 2006). Duck is smitten with his new friend, Thistle, who claims to be the fastest, smartest, strongest duck around. Goose is not as enthusiastic about the newcomer. At first he gamely tries to participate in her incessant contests, but eventually he wanders off sadly to look for butterflies by himself. A worried Duck follows him, and the reunited companions agree that they prefer their usual quiet activities to Thistle's manic pursuits. Accordingly, they trick her into winning a napping contest and then gratefully sneak off to play by themselves. While the story provides an interesting and lighthearted exploration of the issue of loyalty between friends, the resolution seems problematic. What will happen when Thistle wakes up? Will the three of them work out a way to play together? Will Thistle be excluded, or will Duck be pressured into participating in her games again? Perhaps these questions could open a class (or family) discussion about relationships. In any case, Hills's gauzy oil paintings of a hazy, sunlit landscape and endearing animals make this a book worth lingering over with a good pal.Rachael Vilmar, Atlanta Fulton Public Library, GA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.In Duck & Goose (2005), the characters became friends after tussling over a soccer ball. Here, their friendship is tested with another duck. Goose likes to meander through the meadow, but Duck's new friend, Thistle, has a competitive edge; she shows off her math skills, challenges Goose to a breath-holding contest, and proves she can stand on her head longer than anyone else. Duck is delighted, but Goose is worn out. The narrative doesn't really explain why Duck, after exhibiting such pleasure in Thistle, turns on her (though given the rather long text, Thistle's pushy enthusiasm may tire the audience, as well). Nevertheless, Duck finally seeks out Goose, and together they allow Thistle to win a new contest: she falls asleep first, and they go to play. The intrusive friend is a children's book staple, but here it plays out with cute rubber ducky-like characters, who exemplify what real kids feel. Sunny colors add to the appeal. Pair with Diane de Groat's Last One in Is a Rotten Egg (2007), about a competitive cousin. Ilene CooperCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Duck, Duck, Goose | [
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13,305 | 2 | 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 and Friends: Go, Thomas Go! (Thomas & Friends) (Bright & Early Playtime Books) | [
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13,306 | 4 | 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' Big Storybook (Thomas & Friends) (Picture Book) | [
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13,307 | 20 | Grade 58In a departure from their usual works, the Spinellis turn their skills to inspiring readers with quotes and promises for every day of the year. There is a single-page entry for each day, and each one begins with a quote from children's literature. For example, the quote for November 4 is, "When he was in school he longed to be out, and when he was out he longed to be in," from Norton Juster's The Phantom Tollbooth. A quote for December 5 is from Dr. Seuss's The Lorax: "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot nothing is going to get better." Anne Frank's birthday on June 12 is commemorated with a quote from The Diary of a Young Girl: "In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart." Each quote is followed by an explanatory note. Each note is then summarized into a short promise on which readers can reflect. For example, The Lorax entry tells readers to find one thing they care about and ask how they can make it better. The book covers a vast array of topics and themes, from serious to silly, and is inspiring and helpful. This is a book that that kids can dip into throughout the year.Kristen Oravec, Flint Hill Middle School, Oakton, VA ENDThe popular husband-and-wife authors join together in this new direction for both: an advice book. Arranged in a chronological format, with one page dedicated to each day of the year, the book features three sections in each daily entry: a quotation from a childrens book, a short passage of advice, and an affirmation. March 29, for example, features a quote from Paula Foxs novel Western Wind (1993): You cant take words back . . . They sit there like big damp frogs. The following advice speaks about regret for something that was said, and the closing affirmation is, Today if I feel myself about to release a word Ill regret, Ill bite my frog. Subjects cover a broad range of topics, including contacting grandparents, buckling seatbelts, resisting peer pressures, and turning off the TV. Readers can dip in at random and read a page per day or as many as they choose. The advice, while often humorous, is practical and age appropriate. Young book lovers will delight in the quotations (as will teachers and librarians), and fans of the Chicken Soup series will eat up this appealing offering. Grades 5-8. --Lynn Rutan; Title: Today I Will: A Year of Quotes, Notes, and Promises to Myself | [
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13,308 | 6 | Sara Berger is a mysterious superhero-type writer of children's books, including Elmo Can Quack Like a Duck and Super Grover to the Rescue!, with lots and lots of experience in children's publishing. She can be found out and about, here and there, in New York City.Barry Goldbergis a children's book illustrator whose works includeCookie Kisses, Bob and the Hungry Bunnies, and Good Night, Tucked in Tight.; Title: Elmo Can Quack Like a Duck (Sesame Street) (Finger Puppet Books) | [
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13,309 | 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, Capital Mysteries, and Calendar Mysteries. When not working on a new book in his Connecticut home, Ron likes to teach tricks to his dog Pal, play poker with friends, travel, and read thrilling mystery books. Visit him online at RonRoy.com.TIMOTHY BUSH has many children's projects to his credit, including the elaborate visual extravaganza James in the House of Aunt Prudence and the super-funny Grunt, the Primitive Cave Boy. He lives in New York, New York.; Title: Capital Mysteries #8: Mystery at the Washington Monument | [
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13,310 | 2 | PreSThis simple, wordless book has instant appeal despite its misleading title. Each spread features two photographs: a picture of an animal faces a human baby in a similar pose. One spread has a baby lying on its stomach with its knees bent out opposite an image of a frog. Another page has a baby with its eyes closed, mouth open, and tongue sticking out, and the facing page depicts a yawning lion. Each photo is centered on a pastel-colored background. The matches are incredibly effective, and the photos are both crisp and attractive, whether in color or in black and white. While not all of the animals are "babies" (the frog clearly is not, and some of the others are questionable), all are appealing and work well with their human counterparts. Youngsters love to look at pictures of animals and of other babies, so this title is sure to please, even though the animals are not all immediately identifiable. Conceptually interesting, this lovely board book will enhance toddler collections.Amy Lilien-Harper, The Ferguson Library, Stamford, CT Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Review, New York Times Book Review, November 9, 2008:"This collection of moments, which echo each other so well, captures Ceelen's patience and care."; Title: Baby! Baby! | [
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13,311 | 1 | Illustrated in full color. James the Red Engine is taking some wild animals to the zoo when mischievous monkeys set the creatures free. Can Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends round up the missing menagerie? Lift the flaps and see!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 and the Hide and Seek Animals (Thomas & Friends) | [
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13,312 | 2 | Stan and Jan Berenstain have written and illustrated more than300 books about the Berenstain Bears.; Title: Big Book of the Berenstain Bears | [
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13,313 | 0 | Edgar Allan Poe was one of the leaders of the American Romantics. He is best known for his tales of the macabre and his poetry.; Title: Tales of Terror (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) | [
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13,314 | 2 | Raschka (The Hello, Goodbye Window) broaches the topic of death in this solemn book, crafted for terminally ill and/or grieving children. Filmy balloons, potato-printed in muted watercolor on beige backgrounds, drift over the cover and endpapers; balloon heads, with facial features limned in dots of ink and string-lines for bodies, take on the roles of families, friends and professionals. The fragile but buoyant balloon image comes from art therapy, as an author's note explains: "When a child becomes aware of his or her pending death and is given the opportunity to 'draw your feelings,' he or she will often draw a blue or purple balloon, released and floating free." Raschka eases into his distressing subject by first depicting an old person's lined face, on a green balloon, and a child's face on a red balloon. When the elderly person dies, the green tint changes to lavender, the face becomes peaceful and the balloon's string curves and lifts to shape two open arms or angel wings. The predictable death sets up the second act: "There is only one thing/ harder to talk about than/ an old person dying/ a young person dying." Concerned friends, therapists, doctors and relatives cluster around to support the sinking red-balloon child, whose eyes grow heavy. "Good help makes leaving easier," the text asserts, as the child's gently smiling face looks out from an ascendant lavender balloon. Without going into specifics, Raschka acknowledges pain and fear, and provides a "What You Can Do to Help" list. This evocative, nondenominational book strives to comfort those at hospices and hospitals. All ages. (May) Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Grade 14"No one likes to talk about dying. It's hard work." Yet this simple, honest treatment is an effective vehicle for discussing the "one thing harder to talk about than an old person dyinga young person dying." Taking his cue from terminally ill children who, an introductory note explains, often express their feelings by drawing a free-floating purple or blue balloon, Raschka depicts balloon characters using potato and wood prints rendered in watercolor. Through a few masterful strokes, they become an elderly dying person and those dear to him, or the subject of this narrative, a dying red balloon child and his family and friends. Faces, all focused on the child, express concern, tearful sorrow, and support. Balloon strings encircle child and parents in love, twist to join the youngster to those around him, and curve to become hands reaching out in comfort and reassurance. "Good help makes leaving easier," the text reads. Streaked watercolor background washes change color with the mood, moving from blue to yellow on the final page describing "what you can do to help." Raschka's brief text avoids sentimentality and didacticism and is a good choice for those who want to provide assistance to children about this difficult subject.Marianne Saccardi, formerly at Norwalk Community College, CT Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: The Purple Balloon | [
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13,315 | 11 | Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, July 15, 2008:"[A] painful and moving read."Starred Review, School Library Journal, August 2008:"This compelling read is lyrically written and contains authentic dialogue and challenging and involving moral issues."Starred Review, Booklist, August 1, 2008:"A strong story that is rich in language, setting, and theme."Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, July 28, 2008:Dowd raises questions about moral choices within a compelling plot that is full of surprises.From the Hardcover edition.Siobhan Dowds novels include A Swift Pure Cry, for which she was named a Publishers Weekly Flying Start author, The London Eye Mystery, and Bog Child. She passed away in August of 2007 from breast cancer.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Bog Child | [
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13,316 | 2 | Cushmans latest historical novel captures the terrors and confusions of the McCarthy era. . . . An integrated, affecting novel about friendship and growing up. . . . Questions about patriotism, activism, and freedom bring the novel right into todays most polarizing controversies. Booklist, StarredCushman creates another introspective female character who is planted firmly in her time and who grows in courage, self-awareness, and conviction.School Library Journal, StarredThe dialogue is sharp, carrying a good part of this story of friends and foes, guilt and courage.Kirkus Reviews, StarredNewbery Medalist Karen Cushman has written many critically acclaimed novels for young readers. She lives in Washington State.; Title: The Loud Silence of Francine Green | [
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13,317 | 2 | Judy Dunn wrote a number of children's books, many of them illustrated with the photographs of her mother, Phoebe Dunn. Phoebe Dunn's photographs have been published worldwide in more than 20 children's books, a number of them written by her daughter, Judy Dunn.; Title: Big Treasury of Little Animals (Random House Picturebacks) | [
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13,318 | 0 | Janette Sebring Lowrey, author of The Poky Little Puppy, wrote few picture books. She was known for writing teen fiction for Harper & Row in the 1940s and 1950s.; Title: LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK F | [
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13,319 | 8 | Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 2Potter's fanciful, artistic interpretation is ideal for this 19th-century poem about the wistful place between sleep and dreams. Wynken, Blynken, and Nod are portrayed as three young boys in matching green pajamas, wooden shoes, and red hats. They embark in their vessel, a large wooden shoe, and sail "...on a river of crystal light,/Into a sea of dew." Sea and sky flow into one another and soon the lads are speeding through the air, where the "little stars" are "herring fish" and the young fishermen cast their nets. The wooden shoe brings them home, where readers learn that the episode is a lullaby sung by a mother to her son who is tucked in bed, snug in his green pajamas with his toy fish. Done in Potter's characteristic style, each spread is a dreamy still life; the mixed-media paintings are drenched in the calming blues of the sea and sky, and the muted hues lend a soporific tone. There is an otherworldly quality to the artwork, and a note describes why the illustrator was attracted to this poem. Share this vividly imagined book with youngsters who need a little help gaining entry to the world of dreams.Shawn Brommer, South Central Library System, Madison, WI Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Starred Review, School Library Journal, July 2008:"Share this vividly imagined book with youngsters who need a little help gaining entry to the world of dreams."; Title: Wynken, Blynken, and Nod | [
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13,320 | 2 | Erica Verrillo is a world traveler who has worked and studied in a variety of fields, including classical music, Latin American history, linguistics, folk dance, anthropology, refugee aid, and speech communication. She has worked primarily as a teacher of languages, public speaking, linguistics, and music. She lives in Massachusetts with her two children. Elissa's Quest is her first book for children.From the Hardcover edition.PrologueThe Ancient One sat huddled beside her fire, poking at the last faintly glowing embers with a crooked stick.I am so old, she grumbled.It was true. She was indeed quite oldso old that when she calculated her age, it was not in years but in eons. How many centuries had passed since her fire had last burned bright? She had lost track. But what did it matter? Her vitality, her beauty, her brightness had faded ages ago, leaving this empty, withered husk in its place. No one remembered who she was, who she had been. She could hardly remember herself.Feh, she said, throwing the stick into the fire. It blazed luminous against the coals but soon burned itself out. Ill never get it hot enough at this rate.There was something she needed to do. Something urgent. But she was so tired. It was easier to doze, and to dream; she dreamt of the Fireits flames rising high, consuming her with their intense heat. The Ancient One saw herself falling, burning, then rising up effortlessly, the living embodiment of light and life, her youth and beauty restored. Then the vision faded, her purpose waning along with it, like the dying embers of her fire.Perhaps she should get up, look for kindling. But movement had become so difficult. She felt as if every part of her body were turning to stone, and each breath she took might be her last. Like an old, neglected clock, she was winding down. She was dimly aware that when she arrived at her final tick, tock, tick . . . everything else would come to a halt as well. At times such as these, she wasnt sure she cared. She dozed briefly and imagined the world slowing with her, stopping in its circular trackturning into a cold, dark lump of clay. Ending.Being one with the universe has its disadvantages, she thought. There are simply too many responsibilities.A spark flew from the hearth and onto the hem of her fraying robe. It glowed there for a moment, leaving only a little puff of smoke behind when it winked out. The Ancient One sniffed at the acrid smell of burning wool, so much like the smell of burning hairor feathers. Then her eyes flew open. She remembered what she needed to do. The Fire must be lit! But not in this little hearth. No, what she needed was a bolt of lightning, a tempest to fan it into an inferno, and then a torrent to douse it when it had done its job. Then the Phoenix would rise once again and fly into the stars.An ember popped, reminding her that time was running out.The Ancient One forced herself to stand, a painstaking act completed in many small increments. She looked about, feeling the cooling draft of the hearth, the darkness, the hollowness in her bones.I hope its not too late, she said.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Phoenix Rising #1: Elissa's Quest (Phoenix Rising Trilogy) | [
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13,321 | 11 | BRYN BARNARD is an author and illustrator whose previous books include Outbreak: Plagues that Changed History and Dangerous Planet: Natural Disasters that Changed History.  His artwork for Outbreak has been on display across the country, including at the National Institutes of Health in Washington, D.C., and at the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia.; Title: The Genius of Islam: How Muslims Made the Modern World | [
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13,322 | 0 | 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: ANIMAL TALES: LGB CO | [
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13,323 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2This edgy story has some British touches and a slightly arch tone that add a lovely fairy-tale flavor to it. When Horace makes a cookie in the shape of a bear, he can't wait to eat it, but then it is dinner time, then he has brushed his teeth, and there is nothing to do but put his gingerbread bear in a tin for safekeeping on his pillow. When Ginger Bear wakes up, there is no one to play with so he decides to bake himself some friends. He makes enough fabulously iced and decorated cookie bears to have a circus, one so thrilling that no one notices the approach of Bongo the dog. While the cookie carnage that follows might rattle a few tender souls, others will beg for a rereading of the crumbled cookie spread, and all will be satisfied by Ginger Bear's clever and considerably safer new career in a bake-shop display window. Wonderful art that matches the text in its ability to be comfortingly familiar and perverse at the same time pleases with a great many witty details and an appealingly varied layout. The nearly psychedelic illustration of Ginger Bear squeezing pink icing over rapturous cookies as the backdrop shimmers with sprinkles is a treat in itself. This is a tasty choice for fans of Traction Man Is Here! (Knopf, 2005) as well as anyone who's enjoyed the various retellings of "The Gingerbread Boy."Susan Moorhead, New Rochelle Public Library, NY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Horace's mum gives him a lump of dough, and he uses a cookie cutter to make a gingerbread bear, but whenever Horace is about to take a chomp, his mother makes him wait; finally, it's time for bed. As Horace sleeps, the bear wakes up and decides to do some baking. Soon, Ginger Bear has a whole slew of confectionary friends; in fact, a circus ensues with tumblers, trapezists, and strongmen. Bongo the dog ends it all in a double-page-spread massacre with bits and pieces of the cookies here, there, and everywhere. Ginger Bear escapes, however, to a place where a cookie can be safea window display in a bakery shop. The story in this new offering from the author and illustrator of Traction Man Is Here (2005) is light, but the artwork is strong and inventive, with so much rich detail that readers will hardly know where to look first. Grey, who uses watercolor, acrylics, and collaged photographs for the fantastic mix, notes, "No cookies were harmed in the making of the pictures." Cooper, Ilene; Title: Ginger Bear | [
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13,324 | 2 | After watching her parents marriage implode over the previous months, Evangeline feels cynical about love until she finds her mothers stash of romance and self-help books. Tired of lamenting her parents relationship, she sets out to find new adventures, and a steamy novel, A Crimson Kiss, gives her a focus: she wants to experience a perfect crimson kiss of her own. Spontaneous smooches with fellow classmates are far from heart-stopping, though, and as stories of her serial-kissing exploits circulate, Evangeline faces hard realities, even as her parents tentative reconciliation causes more confusion at home. The hot-pink cover and the hunt-for-romance plotline suggest chick lit, but Van Draanen moves beyond formula with her poignant view of a teen unmoored by parental separation. The boldness and navet with which Evangeline embarks on her kissing quest may strike some as implausible. Still, the well-drawn family and friendship dynamics, along with Evangelines strong, entertaining first-person voice, will pull plenty of readers, who will root for their heroine as she begins to piece together a grounded, grown-up life. Grades 8-11. --Gillian EngbergPraise for Confessions of a Serial Kisser:"Not the usual chick-lit fare. This great novel will no doubt expose Van Draanen to a while new legion of fans." --VOYA"The pacing is near-perfect: readers realize, just when Evangeline does, that it is not a kiss she is [really] after. In the end, the playful title and premise are matched by tender and convincing storytelling." -- Publishers Weekly"With a quick pace [and] romantic suspense, Van Draanen's novel is compulsively readable."--School Library Journal"Evangeline's strong, entertaining voice will pull plenty of readers, who will root for their heroine as she begins to piece together a grown-up life." -- BooklistFrom the Trade Paperback edition.; Title: Confessions of a Serial Kisser | [
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13,325 | 2 | Mary Man-Kong is achildrens bookeditor and author living in New York City. When she's notediting orwriting, she loves travelingwith her amazing family on awesomeadventures.; Title: Barbie as the Island Princess: A Storybook (Barbie) (Pictureback(R)) | [
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13,326 | 2 | A little wisp of a toad named Binky has seen it all, or so he thinks. The black-suited detective (Pinecone Division) gets called to finger the perp in a series of cases, from the blonde porridge-eater troubling the Bear family and the kids who took down the candy house deep in the woods to the piggie who lost his temper with Humpty and an apple-poisoning, mirror-obsessed judge of a beauty pageant. Kids will certainly be familiar with all these stories, and Levinthal supplies just enough of a twist with each one to make them fresh again without necessarily reinventing any of them. Whatll really stop kids in their tracks, though, is Nickles acrylic artwork. His sophisticated touch is as equally suited to the dramatic, black-and-white re-creations of the crimes as it is to the cheeky scenes of Binky gumshoeing about with various woodland creatures. Hook this one up with Margie Palatinis The Web Files (2001) and Jeanie Franz Ransoms What Really Happened to Humpty? (2009) for a soft-boiled shamus storytime. Grades K-3. --Ian ChipmanThe New York Times, August 23, 2012:"Thats the way the nursery rhyme crumbles in these humorous retellings, cast in the world of hard-boiled crime and private detectives."The Huffington Post, August 6, 2012:"The first children's book from the wildly creative Levinthal and I hope it won't be the last."Booklist, September 15, 2012:"Kids will certainly be familiar with all these stories, and Levinthal supplies just enough of a twist with each one to make them fresh again without necessarily reinventing any of them. Whatll really stop kids in their tracks, though, is Nickles acrylic artwork. His sophisticated touch is as equally suited to the dramatic, black-andwhite re-creations of the crimes as it is to the cheeky scenes of Binky gumshoeing about with various woodland creatures."School Library Journal, September 2012:"The tongue-in-cheek telling of tales will tickle the fancies of children familiar with the originals."; Title: Who Pushed Humpty Dumpty?: And Other Notorious Nursery Tale Mysteries | [
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13,327 | 2 | Sally Lloyd-Jones worked in children’s publishing for several years, leaving in 2000 to write full-time. She lives in New York City. Dan Krall spends a great deal of time at Cartoon Network, where he has worked on many shows. This is his first picture book. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Rachel, and their cat, Fuzzums.; Title: Being a Pig Is Nice: A Child's-Eye View of Manners | [
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13,328 | 0 | David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim met and fell in love while studying at the Parsons School of Design in New York City. When Sun-Min moved back to Korea, the couple maintained a long-distance relationship by writing each other letters, on which David began drawing little ugly creatures. Sun-Min surprised David by sewing a plush version of one of his characters as a Christmas gift, and the Uglydolls were born! Several years and many dolls later, they are happily married and live in Los Angeles.; Title: Ugly Guide to the Uglyverse (Uglydolls) | [
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13,329 | 18 | Grade 6 UpIt is unlikely that Barnum ever actually said "There's a sucker born every minute," but he freely admitted to being a master of the "humbug"a spectacle that both fooled and entertained the public. This highly readable biography uses primary sources, including Barnum's own words, to trace the man's roller-coaster life from his boyhood in Connecticut to his early career as the creator of the country's most famous "museums" (comparable to sideshows) to his later role as the master of enormously successful circuses, winning and losing several fortunes along the way. Fleming captures Barnum's exuberant personality and describes how his gift for promotion and dedication to delivering what the public wanted made him the world's most famous showman. She also reveals the private Barnum, a man who valued culture, had deep religious beliefs, and devoted considerable time and funds to charity and public service. Fleming is admiring of Barnum, but does not dismiss his weaknesses and faults. The text is supplemented with sidebars and reproductions of period photos and illustrations, including several of Barnum's advertisements. The bibliography includes Web sites and a selection of primary- and secondary-source books, and notes are done in paragraph format. This book goes beyond traditional biography to give students an objective and informative glimpse into the sometimes-exploitative world of 19th-century entertainment. An outstanding choice for all middle level and secondary collections.Mary Mueller, Rolla Junior High School, MO ENDNew York Times Book Review, December 6, 2009: Lively an engrossing portraithonest and fun Starred Review, Booklist, June 1, 2009:The material is inherently juicy, but credit Flemings vivacious prose, bountiful period illustrations, and copious source notes for fashioning a full picture of one of the forbearers of modern celebrity.Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, August 15, 2009:"As revealing as it is entertaining."The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, October 2009: "the extensive gallery of period photos, engravings, and advertising bills, are worth the price of admission, and bibliography, source notes, index, and web resources will assist students in turning a rousing good read into an entertainingschool report."Publishers Weekly, August 31, 2009: "Audiences will step right up to this illuminating and thorough portrait of an entertainment legend"School Library Journal, September 2009: "An outstanding choice for all middle level and secondary collections."Instructor, November/December 2009: "You'll want to invite readers to step right up to this three-ring circus of a biography, which not only tells the story of P.T. Barnum, but also the circus culture he helped create and his impact and modern entertainment."; Title: The Great and Only Barnum: The Tremendous, Stupendous Life of Showman P. T. Barnum | [
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13,330 | 12 | Gr 5-8When seventh-grader Timothy is paired with the new girl, Abigail, for a school project, he doesn't expect to find himself fighting against nightmares: his friend's, his teacher's, and his own. Suddenly, people who make Abigail angry are being haunted by their worst fears. But if she is causing the situation, why is she being haunted, too? And how can she make it stop? Timothy and Abigail discover that what is happening to them is somehow tied to a 60-year-old mystery of a missing girl, but the real cause of the terror taking over their town might be even older. SecretsAbigail's, Timothy's, and even Abigail's grandmother'smust be revealed before the pair can defeat an ancient curse and put the Nightmarys to rest. Full of tense moments and atmospheric settings, this book will keep readers turning pages as quickly as they can. Poblocki keeps the suspense high as he slowly reveals the truth about who or what is in control. While the plot twists may be somewhat confusing, the strong characters and deliciously frightening action will keep fans of scary stories engaged to the end.Karen E. Brooks-Reese, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PA. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Timothy doesnt really know what to make of Abigail, the new girl in his seventh-grade class. After she is humiliated before her classmates, bad things start happening. Timothys best friend sees the clawed monster from his favorite video game at the bottom of a pool. Their teacher begins to get paranoid about the creepy specimen jars surrounding his classroom. But its not Abigails fault; in fact, she is seeing visions of the Nightmarystwo sinister little girls who beckon her to come play with them. Its a marvelously disorienting setup, and Poblocki has a knack for cornering his characters in the most unlikely of vulnerable places: a laundry room, a changing room, a hospital bed. As the plot begins to hammer sense into the horrific happeningsit all has to do with a mystical jawbone, an insane professor, and a demon called the Daughter of Chaosthe scares get bigger, though often less impactful. More than anything, this is a mystery, complete with clues and secret codes, and Poblockis deft handling of the multiple threads makes this a devilish delight. Grades 6-10. --Daniel Kraus; Title: The Nightmarys | [
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13,331 | 2 | Kindergarten-Grade 3Sandra lives on a ranch and yearns for a pet to keep her company. Her understanding parents allow her to care for various wild creatures of the desert that need her help, including a tortoise, a wild rabbit, an injured coyote, and, finally, an orphaned baby bobcat. As she feeds and cares for each one, Sandra slowly realizes that it will be happier in its natural habitat and reluctantly releases it into the wild. Then the town grocer comes up with a good solutiona small, white, stray dog with a curly tail that needs a home. O'Connor's story is somewhat autobiographical, and the endpapers display actual photos of her, Susie, and the ranch where she lived as a child. Pohrt's realistic-looking watercolor illustrations of the Southwest are well done, although Sandra does not look much older at the end, when at least two years have passed in her search for a pet. However, the theme is a good one, with its emphasis on the fact that wild animals thrive best in the wild, and the story is well told.Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Review, The New York Times Book Review, August 16, 2009:"Engaging."; Title: Finding Susie | [
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13,332 | 2 | Grade 3 UpThis poem was largely inspired by the terrible natural disasters occurring throughout the world when Angelou was invited to read at the 2005 White House tree-lighting ceremony. Thus, the opening lines rumble and roil almost menacingly to illustrate the climate of doubt and anxiety into which the spirit of Christmas arrives. Hope enters as a whisper and grows until it is louder than the explosion of bombs. The harsher aspects of the world fade as people of all faiths and races join together in trust and brotherhood. Johnson and Fancher's paintings, rendered in oil, acrylic, and fabric on canvas, elegantly depict a calm, snow-blanketed village where children play, families shop, and artisans ply their crafts. People gather at the Town Hall for sweets and cocoa, and then, in a candlelight procession, join again to sing beneath the stars. This is a comforting book that gets to the heart of what Christmas should mean. As an added treat, Angelou reads the poem on the accompanying CD.Linda Israelson, Los Angeles Public Library Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Originally read at the 2005 White House tree-lighting ceremony and published as a Christmas book for adults, Angelous stirring poem is presented alongside convivial winter scenes in a picture bookintended for young readers, but whose message andsplendidartwork will appeal to all ages. Angelou celebrates the spirit of the seasona time to learn to look beyond complexion and see communitywith a resonating call for hope, unity, and, above all, peace. Johnson and Fanchers richly textured acrylic, oil, and fabric collage illustrations reflect the sentiments of the poem while also telling their own story, as a family makes their way througha snowy small town to join their multicultural community in a celebration at the town hall. From the strings of Christmas lights on buildings ingeniously constructed from textured fabric to the glorious washes of candlelight on the carolers faces, the timeless, heartwarming scenes dazzle the eye with their incandescence. An accompanying CD of Angelous reading the poem completes the package. Grades K-5. --Kristen McKulski; Title: Amazing Peace: A Christmas Poem | [
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13,333 | 11 | Gr 5 UpZenji Watanabe is Nisei, an American with Japanese parents, living in Honolulu on the eve of World War II. As tensions are rising between his parents' homeland and his own, his old ROTC commander offers him secret work away from his home that will utilize his particular language skills. This title is a welcome new angle in historical fiction on the Japanese-American experience during the war, and it is based on a true story. Geared toward middle grade readers, Salisbury is careful not to linger on the more unpleasant and violent aspects of Zenji's time as a POW. Fast-paced and compelling, this title will be enjoyed by voracious and reluctant readers.L. Lee Butler, Stoughton High School, MAKirkus Reviews starred review, September 2014: “Written in short, rapid-fire paragraphs that move the plot along at a brisk pace, the story will leave readers spellbound. A gripping saga of wartime survival.”"...the history is fascinating, and Zenji is a fictional hero readers will long remember." - Horn Book Review; Title: Hunt for the Bamboo Rat (Prisoners of the Empire Series) | [
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13,334 | 0 | Peter Eastman is an award-winning television director and animator. He lives in Westport, Connecticut.; Title: Fred and Ted Like to Fly (Beginner Books) | [
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13,335 | 4 | 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 W Awdry died in 1997 at age 85.; Title: Thomas and Friends: Lift-the-Flap Freight (Thomas & Friends) | [
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13,336 | 18 | Drawing on her training as a historian and her considerable writing talents, Fleming (The Great and Only Barnum, 2009) offers a fresh look at this famous aviatrix. Employing dual narrativesstraightforward biographical chapters alternating with a chilling recounting of Earharts final flight and the search that followedFleming seeks to uncover the history in the hype, pointing out numerous examples in which Earhart took an active role in mythologizing her own life. While not disparaging Earharts achievements, Fleming cites primary sources revealing that Earhart often flew without adequate preparation and that she and her husband, George Putnam, used every opportunity to promote her celebrity, including soliciting funds from sponsors. The use of a gray-tone background for the disappearance chapters successfully differentiates the narratives for younger readers. Frequent sidebars, well-chosen maps, archival documents, and photos further clarify textual references without disturbing the overall narrative flow. Appended with a generous bibliography and detailed source notes, this is a book most libraries will want both for its fascinating story and as an illustration of how research can alter historical perspective. Grades 4-7. --Kay WeismanStarred Review, Kirkus Reviews, January 1, 2011:"Handwritten notes, photos, maps and inquisitive sidebars (What did Earhart eat during flight? Tomato juice and chocolate) complete this impeccably researched, appealing package. A stunning look at an equally stunning lady."Starred Review, The Horn Book Magazine, March/April 2011:"The books structure and scope, along with the storys inherent drama, provide a taut, cinematic backdrop for the history of Earharts doomed flight."Starred Review, School Library Journal, March 2011:"Ho-hum history? Not in Flemings apt hands. What could be a dry recitation of facts and dates is instead a gripping and suspenseful thriller...This book is splendid. Hand it to everyone."Starred Review, The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, March 2011:"Fleming cleverly structures this biography to give the tale of tragedy a fresh and dreadful impact...As a result, this offers not only a provocative introduction to Earhart but also compelling glimpse of what it was like to watch her disappear from the world."; Title: Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart | [
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13,337 | 0 | Marion Dane Bauer is the author of more than forty books for children. The companion to The Red Ghost, The Blue Ghost was named to the Texas Bluebonnet Master List. Her Stepping Stones mystery, The Secret of the Painted House, was named a CCBC Choices Book. She lives in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.; Title: The Red Ghost (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) | [
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13,338 | 0 | R. Schuyler Hooke is an author of childrens literature, including books for the Thomas & Friends and Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs series.; Title: Thomas and the Jet Engine (Thomas and Friends) | [
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13,339 | 12 | 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 W Awdry died in 1997 at age 85.; Title: Thomas and Friends: My Red Railway Book Box (Bright & Early Board Books) | [
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13,340 | 7 | Beginning in fifth grade, Dan Poblocki would gather his friends after school, frightening them with tales of ghosts, monsters, and spooky places. When his mother began to receive phone calls from neighborhood parents, warning that her sons stories were giving their children nightmares, Dan decided to write the stories down instead. Dan now battles his own neighborhood monsters in Brooklyn, New York. Visit him at www.danpoblocki.com.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: The Stone Child | [
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13,341 | 0 | Schmidts writing is infused with feeling and rich in imagery. With fully developed, memorable characters. . . . This novel will leave a powerful impression on readers.School Library Journal, StarredA powerful tale of friendship and coming-of-age, adding a lyrical sense of the coastal landscape.Booklist, StarredFrom the Trade Paperback edition.Gary D. Schmidt has written several novels for children and young adults. He lives in Alto, Michigan.From the Trade Paperback edition.; Title: Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy (Readers Circle (Laurel-Leaf)) | [
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13,342 | 2 | PreS-Gr 2-Rohmann's relief prints bring an exuberant humor to Fleming's rhythmic read-aloud. When an elastic-looking frog falls into a deep hole ("Ribbit-oops!"), a timid mouse, lugubrious loris, resourceful sun bear, and jaunty monkey all tumble down after him during unsuccessful rescue attempts. Fleming's bouncing rhymes and repeated lines-set in comfortably large, rounded text-entice readers into an enjoyable delivery complete with snarled sound effects and onomatopoeic exclamations. The repetitive "Oh, no!" allows listeners to join in with the engaging text as the animals face a lurking tiger eager to snack on the helpless group. Rohmann knows to leave swathes of open space in his full-spread illustrations, focusing attention on his expressive, energetic animals in their vibrant safari palette of bright browns, tans, and greens. In a satisfying conclusion, the refrain returns as the tiger, now stuck in the hole, asks the released animals if they will help him clamber out. Oh, no!-Robbin E. Friedman, Chappaqua Library, NY(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.; Title: Oh, No! | [
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13,343 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2A contemplation of the future through the lens of a family's past. An African-American girl looking to the future has a broad range of relatives to emulatea banjo-playing mailman, a housewife who broke the color barrier, a pool shark, and a burger-flipping aspiring jazzman. Nelson's rhythmic and colloquial first-person narrative introduces the characters not only in terms of the jobs they hold, but also the kind of people they are; her Great-Grandpap believes, "Nothin's more important than family." For the jazzman, "what matters is the trying." Qualls's mixed-media illustrations combine muted and bright elements and feature full-spread renditions of each relative at home or work, followed by a page showing surreal floating heads of the girl and the featured role model as she repeats the title's query. Nelson shows respect for all the ways people live and work.Lisa Egly Lehmuller, St. Patrick's Catholic School, Charlotte, NC ENDVaunda Micheaux Nelson wears multiple hats in the world of childrens books as an author and a youth services librarian at a public library in New Mexico. Her books have received numerous awards starting with her first book, Always Gramma, a CCBC Notable Childrens Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies. She lives in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.Sean Qualls has created evocative, powerful art for magazines, newspapers, advertisements, and childrens books, including Dizzy, Powerful Words, Philliss Big Test, and Before John Was a Jazz Giant. He lives with his wife and their two children in Brooklyn, New York.; Title: Who Will I Be, Lord? (Picture Book) | [
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13,344 | 6 | 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.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: THOMAS' STICKER EXPR | [
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13,345 | 2 | Grade 9 UpTheresa's neighbor James has a huge, unrequited crush on her. Theresa loves Randy, who keeps breaking up with her. At a party, she uses James, with his permission, to make Randy jealous. It works: he takes her back, but James leaves the party and drives off a cliff. Convinced she is responsible for his death, Theresa runs away from home, takes on a new identity, and becomes involved in the troubled life of the young girl next door. Her involvement with this child runs deep enough to entwine their lives, and myriad difficulties ensue. When Theresa takes on her new identity, the perspective shifts (first person to third person). This is a bit gimmicky, but it does convey the teen's emotions in trying to escape herself. The author is ambitious and attempts to cover a lot of ground. Theresa has a lot on her plate just trying to deal with her own issues, but by adding abused children, Hyde complicates the protagonist's healing process immensely. Although the teen does grow and has a major turning point, it feels rather forced. The book is filled with snappy, sarcastic, sitcom dialogue and stock charactersthe confused teen, the user boyfriend, the tough kid with the soft center. Still, the pacing is brisk, and the story is edgy and bold, with drinking, smoking, runaways, sexual banter, flirting, and murder. Older teens will be captivated, and the cover does a terrific job of selling the book.Geri Diorio, The Ridgefield Library, CT Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.OneI'm Sorry I Washed Your CarMaybe I should have been nicer about it. But it was early. It was so damned early. It was daybreak, damn it to hell. And I didn't have to get up for school yet. And that's one of those things it just doesn't pay to rush.I guess I should have been nicer about a lot of things. But that's hindsight. Isn't it?I couldn't just roll over and go back to sleep, because there was water running somewhere. And there shouldn't have been.So I rolled out of bed and put on Randy's red pin-striped shirt. I love that shirt. If we-God forbid-ever break up, he'd better kiss it goodbye. And I went to the window. And there was James in the driveway, washing my car.I opened the window. Thought that would get his attention, but not quite. Usually it was not hard for me. To get James's attention.I waved my arms around. Without raising them too high, because, you know, Randy's shirt only covered just so much. And James was easily encouraged. Pre-encouraged, one might even say. Like one of those computers you buy with the software already installed.He saw me then. Snapped off the hose. Smiled. When James smiled at me, it made me a little bit nervous. When he smiled at me, his face lit up with this look that always made me wonder why being loved is not the joy the poets claim.James or Randy, either one. It's just not what they set us up to expect.He called out good morning to me."James," I said, trying to be half-assed quiet to keep my father out of it. My father was not so sure about the whole James phenomenon. "Why are you washing my car?"It's really pathetic, what happened to that poor smile. It reminded me of a dog told to play dead. James had this way of making me feel bad. Life has this way of making me feel bad."Don't you want me to?" he asked. "I'm sorry."How do I answer a question like that?So I just looked up at the sky, which seemed somewhat black and expectant, and I said, "I think maybe it's going to rain.""If it does," James said, "it will be all my fault. Because I washed your car. Do you want me to stop now? I'd at least have to rinse off this soap."I didn't know if I wanted James to wash my car. I'd never really thought about it. It was too early to think about it when I was put on the spot to say. But one thing I did know for sure.I said, "I definitely do not want you to wash my car and then apologize for it.""Right," he said. "Sorry. I mean . . . you know what I mean."I closed the window. My father stuck his head in through my door. The hose sound kicked in again from the driveway."Who are you talking to?" my father asked. "Why are you making so much noise? You woke me up. Why did you wake me?""You have to get up now anyway," I said, looking at the clock. "You'll be late for work."He reached for my alarm clock. Knocked it over onto its back. "Aw, crap. Why didn't you wake me?"I said, "I did wake you, Remember? That's what you were just complaining about."See, it even extends to parents. What I said about love.It rained. I can't entirely claim it's because James washed my car, because it rained days later. But it felt satisfying, somehow, to blame this and that on James.I was sitting at the dining room table paying bills. Because somebody had to do it.When I looked out the window it was raining in sheets, and I swore I saw James skate by. Down the driveway toward the garage. It was like a moment of action in bad animation. You know how when they're really hard up for animation dollars they move a static character across a static scene? Like that.His hair was still short from that two-year stint in the Air Force. So the fact of being soaking wet didn't change his look much. He had a hat, but he wasn't wearing it. Just holding it by the brim. And then that was it. He just slid out of my field of view.A moment later he came by in the other direction. Garage to street. Without his shirt. Hat in hand. Wearing a strappy sleeveless undershirt like the kind my uncle Gerry used to wear. Only, I have to say it, it looked better on James.He'd certainly buffed up while he was away.I couldn't decide if this was a fun game or not. Probably not.On the third trip by, no noticeable change. Which made me wonder suddenly if he was still wearing his pants. Which made me jump up to see. Which made James laugh and point, like, I got you. I made you look.He was wearing his pants. But he made me look.What he was not wearing were skates. He was just sliding. Hydroplaning along the fresh concrete of my driveway in a quarter-inch sheet of standing water. Which didn't seem a good enough explanation until I realized he was sliding down the trail of automatic transmission fluid my crappy old hand-me-down car deposits on its way to and from the garage.James was always telling me to get that fixed. He'd even offered to replace my pan gasket, an offer I'd several times refused. If I had been foolish enough to let him in just then, he likely would've offered again.Once he had my attention, something happened to his. He failed to cut off the skid in time. He sort of bounced off our garage door. Then he recovered his poise and began to dance. It reminded me of a cat after it loses face. That sort of "I meant to do that" attitude. He looked pretty smooth, actually. Dancing. It was this old-fashioned Gene Kelly sort of a thing. Not half bad.Then all of a sudden there was my father. Right at my left shoulder.He said, "What in God's name is he doing?"I said, "Apparently a scene from Singin' in the Rain."He said, "The guy has no shame."I said, "How can you say that, Dad? He's adorable. He's just being playful.""You just described a golden retriever puppy. He has no shame because he doesn't even bother to pretend he's not in love with you when I'm around.""Yes, he does. He can't see you from there.""Of course he can.""No, he can't. Come over here."So he moved over to where James could see him. James slipped on a patch of transmission fluid. His feet came right out from underneath him. He landed on his hip and one elbow, and just lay there. Looking vaguely disoriented.My father said, "Ouch."I said, "I told you he didn't know you were here."He said, "You really ought to get that transmission looked at."; Title: The Day I Killed James | [
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13,346 | 0 | 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).John Rowe's paintings have appeared on movie posters, books, billboards, magazines, and advertisements throughout the country and around the world. His Horse series inspired the publishers of Walter Farley'sThe Black Stallionto reissue this classic series, commissioning 24 new paintings by Rowe for the covers. His other clients include Amblin Entertainment, Kraft Foods, United Airlines, Universal Studios, Nestle, Disney, and many others.John has maintained a successful painting career for nearly 20 years. His studio is in La Canada, California, where he lives with his wife and two children. He received his art training at Art Center College of Design, and has worked with clients throughout the United States and around the world.; Title: The Jungle Book (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) | [
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13,347 | 2 | 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.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: Horton Hears a Who! Can You? (Dr. Seuss Nursery Collection) | [
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13,348 | 6 | 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: BUG HUNT | [
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13,349 | 2 | Review, The New York Times Book Review, June 14, 2009:"The sage advice is wittily illustrated ... and full of ideas for playing wedding make-believe, involving cake, presents, and pets."Sally Lloyd Jones is the author of the companion book, How to Be a Baby . . .by Me, the Big Sister, which was a New York Times bestseller, a New York Times Notable Children's Book, and earned two starred reviews. She lives in New York, New York. Sue Heap is the illustrator of the companion book, How to Be a Baby . . . by Me, the Big Sister. She lives in Chipping-Norton, England.; Title: How to Get Married ... by Me, the Bride (How To Series) | [
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13,350 | 4 | 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: Blue Train, Green Train (Thomas & Friends) | [
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13,351 | 6 | 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: WEDDING BELLS | [
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13,352 | 0 | Marilyn Sadler and Roger Bollen have been writing and illustrating children's books for 20 years. Their work has received many honors, including an IRA Classroom Choice Award and a Parents Choice Award. They both live in Ohio.; Title: Honey Bunny's Honey Bear (Step into Reading) | [
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13,353 | 2 | Starred Review, Booklist, January 1 & 15th, 2009:A familiar heroinethe girl detectivegets a fresh look (red blazer!) in this delightful debut.From the Hardcover edition.Michael D. Beil, an English teacher in a New York City high school, made his literary debut with this fun and brainy mystery. Its sequel, The Vanishing Violin, is also available from Knopf, and the third Red Blazer Girls novel is in the works.; Title: The Red Blazer Girls: The Ring of Rocamadour | [
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13,354 | 0 | "Illustrations are big and simple; the text is in verse form."School Library Journal.Illus. in full color. A boy and his dog listen to the world around them. "Illustrations are big and simple; the text is in verse form."--"School Library Journal.; Title: The Ear Book (Bright & Early Books(R)) | [
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13,355 | 2 | Grade 7 UpA collection of poems written in various forms, each narrated in a different teen voice. According to the author's note, Mora envisioned the flow of the poems as that of a symphony with four movementsan opening focus on love's initial rush, followed by a few bumps in the road, healing after loss of love, and finally the joy of finding new love. This cohesion is indeed delivered. Peppered with Spanish, the selections define the emotion in countless ways. The quiet lyricism of some lines will prompt many readers to roll them over and over on their tongues; this is a world in which a simple smile can make a boy feel as if he's "swallowed the sun" or one's worst fear might be a kiss "dull like oatmeal." Where relevant, poetic form is indicated, defined, and discussed on the adjacent page. For all its beauty, this collection is also, in some ways, hard to pin down. The jacket copy and title might lead one to expect a focus on the intensity of teen romantic love. The love here is neither hot and heavy nor clichd, however, but rather a glimpse into the last remaining innocence of the teen years. At times, the narration even slips a bit astray from an authentically teenage voice. Those expecting a more typical raw, edgy approach to love with poetry akin to the ramblings of a teenager's journal will be better off elsewhere. Teachers in need of a fresh new avenue for teaching poetic form, lovers of language, and teens in search of a broader definition of love will find it here.Jill Heritage Maza, Greenwich High School, CT Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.From family and school to dating and being dumped, the subjects in these 50 poems cover teens experiences of love in many voices and situations. Several entries incorporate Spanish words and idioms, as in Ode to Teachers, a moving tribute in English with a Spanish translation. A few poems hit a too-sweet tone with forced rhyme, but the best are wry, passionate, casual, and honest (Its nice having a sister especially when boys come over, / and some of them like you better). One of the best is Silence, in which a girl speaks about waiting and waiting for her childhood friend to invite her to the prom. Mora writes in free verse, as well as a wide variety of classic poetic formsincluding haiku, clerihew, sonnet, cinquain, and blank verseand for each form, there is an unobtrusive explanatory note on the facing page. The tight structures intensify the strong feelings in the poems, which teens will enjoy reading on their own or hearing aloud in the classroom. Grades 7-10. --Hazel Rochman; Title: Dizzy in Your Eyes: Poems about Love | [
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13,356 | 0 | Review, Real Simple, June 2008:"Pictures, smiles, happy endings--a trip back to simpler times."-Janet Evanovich; Title: 65 Years of Little Golden Books | [
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13,357 | 0 | The summer of 1968 provides a fertile backdrop for Bryants verse novel about Lyza, her friends, and their hunt for Captain Kidds lost treasure in a New Jersey neighborhood. While cleaning out her recently deceased, thrill-seeking grandfathers house, Lyza finds a plain envelope with her name on it. Inside are maps and vague clues about one last adventure that he saved for her. Lyza enlists her friends Malcolm and Carolann, a tall, shy black guy and a small, hyperactive white girl, swearing them to secrecy. Their sneaking around leads to a grounding, which leads to more sneaking around. For a story involving pirate treasure, it takes awhile to pick up speed. The poetry format doesnt always seem purposeful, and the ending is implausible. However, the characters are endearing and the setting is vivid. The events of the small town filter into the teens lives in realistic ways: Malcolms older brother is drafted, Lyzas older sister is a hippie, and boys they know are killed in the war or come home changed forever. Grades 5-7. --Heather BoothStarred Review, Kirkus Reviews, April 1, 2009:"Readers will fall under the spell of the delicious plot."Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, May 25, 2009:Sincere and well-paced, with the backdrop of a tumultuous period in history, the story is not easily forgotten.; Title: Kaleidoscope Eyes | [
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13,358 | 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 have had their share of school dance dramas. 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. Matthew Holm is a graphic designer and freelance writer. They are both happily married and avoid dancing at all costs. Matthew and Jennifer live in Fallston, Maryland, and Hudson, New York, respectively.; Title: Babymouse #5: Heartbreaker | [
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13,359 | 7 | Brian Falkner is a successful children’s book author in his home country of New Zealand, where he lives with his wife, their two kids, and two dogs. To learn more about Brian and his books, visit brianfalkner.com.The end of the world started quietly enough for Tane Williams and Rebecca Richards, lying on their backs on a wooden platform on Lake Sunnyvale. Which wasn’t really a lake at all.Sunnyvale School was set in a small valley. A nice little suburban valley. A hundred years ago, it had been a nice little swamp where Pukeko and Black Stilts had competed for the best nesting positions, and croakless native frogs had snared insects with their flicking tongues. But now it was a nice little suburban valley, surrounded by nice little homes belonging to nice little homeowners who painted their fences and paid their taxes and never gave any thought to the fact that when it rained, all the water that ran through their properties also ran through the properties below, and the properties below those, and so on until it reached the lowest point of the valley floor. Which happened to be Sunnyvale School.As a consequence, Sunnyvale School had to have very good drainage. When it rained hard, as it often did in Auckland in the spring, an awful lot of that rain made its way down from the hillsides and ended up on the playing fields and courts of the small but cheerful school.And sometimes the water, sauntering its way down the slopes with a mind and a mischievous personality of its own, would playfully pick up odds and ends along the way with a view to blocking those very good drains that the council had put in many years ago after the first and second (and possibly the third) time the school had flooded.Sometimes it worked, and sometimes it didn’t. It depended on what the water happened to find in its path. Little sticks and paper food wrappings washed right through the big metal grills of the drains. Small branches, stones, and other large objects generally just ended up at the bottom of the homeowners’ nice little properties.But light twigs and pieces of plastic sailed merrily down the surface of the water and blocked the drains beautifully.That was what had happened this particular time, and the sports fields of Sunnyvale School were covered in at least four inches of water, high enough to lap at the doorsteps of the cheerful little classrooms across the way, but fortunately not quite high enough to get inside.Tane and Rebecca lay on their backs on the small wooden viewing platform in the center of the two main playing fields and looked up at the stars, for the rain had stopped many hours ago, and the night was clear and beautiful.Neither of them were pupils of Sunnyvale School; in fact, both of them were far too old to attend the school, and for another fact, both of them were in their second year at West Auckland High School.However, when they were younger, they had both gone to Sunnyvale School, which was why they knew that when it rained really hard during the day and stopped at night, it became a magical, wonderful place to be.The stars above shone down with a piercing intensity that penetrated the haze of lights from the suburban homes around the valley. The moon, too, was lurking about, turning the weathered wood of the small platform to silver. All around them, the lights from the sky above reflected in the inky blackness that was Lake Sunnyvale. The lake that sometimes appeared on the playing fields after a particularly heavy rainstorm.There were stars above and stars below, rippling slowly in the light breeze, and it was like being out in the center of the universe, floating through space on your back.Tane and Rebecca thought it was the coolest place to be. On Lake Sunnyvale. After the rain.Tane tossed a pebble into the air, and there was a satisfying plop a few seconds later as it landed. They both raised their heads to see the widening circles of ripples, shaking the foundations of the stars around them. Then, as if controlled by the same puppeteer, they put their heads back down together.Tane’s feet were pointing one way, and Rebecca’s were pointing the other, so the tops of their heads were just about touching. If they had been boyfriend and girlfriend, they might have lain down side by side, but they weren’t, so they didn’t.From an open window in a house somewhere on the surrounding slopes, an old Joni Mitchell folk song reached out plaintively across the water to them.Rebecca said again, “Time travel is impossible.” She said it more firmly this time, as if that were simply the end of the discussion, and the judge’s decision was final, and no correspondence would be entered into.Now, ordinarily Tane would have given up at that point, because Rebecca was almost certainly right. After all, it was Rebecca, and not Tane, who had aced her Level One Physics exams the previous year, the top student in the entire country, at the age of just thirteen! Which had been no real surprise to Tane, who had been in the same classes as his friend as she had confounded science teacher after science teacher and math teacher after math teacher, by somehow, instinctively, knowing as much about the subject they were teaching as they did.Some teachers enjoyed having Rebecca in their class because she was very, very clever, if a little rebellious and uncontrollable at times. But other teachers found it stressful to have a girl among their students who took great delight in correcting them whenever they made mistakes.So if Rebecca said that time travel was impossible, then time travel was impossible. But there was something about the stars that night. Something about their slow drift through the heavens above and below them, something about the beautifully random and randomly beautiful patterns they made.Or then again, it might just have been that Tane liked to argue, and he especially liked to argue with Rebecca.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: The Tomorrow Code | [
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13,360 | 18 | A Conversation Between Author Paula Young Shelton and Illustrator Raul Colón We asked author Paula Young Shelton and illustrator Raul Colón to talk about Child of the Civil Rights Movement, Shelton's poignant and hopeful story of growing up in the midst of the Civil Rights Movement. Paula Young Shelton is the daughter of civil rights leader and former U.N. ambassador Andrew Young. She is a teacher in Washington, D.C., and a member of the National Black Child Development Institute. Raul Colón's work has appeared in numerous publications, but he is especially renowned for his children’s book illustrations, including My Mama Had A Dancing Heart, Sugar Cane: A Caribbean Rapunzel, Angela and the Baby Jesus, and As Good as Anybody. Read on to discover how Paula and Raul worked together to capture, through words and images, a pivotal moment in American history. Raul Colón: Why did you write the book in the first place?Paula Young Shelton: I got the idea for this book after telling my students stories about the civil rights movement as part of our study of Martin Luther King. They became so interested in hearing about my "Uncle Martin" that I realized it was a good way for young people to connect with Dr. King, and I started writing the stories down.Raul Colón: Have you written any others before or since?Paula Young Shelton: I have always loved to write and have written quite a few "yet to be published" stories. My first book was actually written as my master's thesis and I've got a few stories brewing now, so I hope to keep writing.Raul Colón: Did you interview your family or any other folks to refresh your memory, since it all happened during your early childhood?Paula Young Shelton: Absolutely, I talked a lot to my sisters about their memories and, of course, my dad.Raul Colón: What was the procedure you followed in order to make time to write this story? Did you wake up early, or did you write at all times, say while you rode the train, etc.?Paula Young Shelton: As a teacher, I get the summers off, so I did the majority of writing during the summer, when I can focus on it for long periods. With three kids, a husband, and a job, it's sometimes hard to find the time to write, so during the year I would write late at night, when the house is quiet. I'm more of a night owl than early bird.Raul Colón: You seem ready for another picture book. How much did you enjoy this experience?Paula Young Shelton: It has been a real thrill! All the things I dreaded, like working with an editor or an illustrator I didn't know, turned out to be great experiences. The editor, Anne Schwartz, was incredible and made me really appreciate watching her cut my work to pieces. She helped me to focus the story and really made it flow nicely. As for the illustrator, I was blown away by the pictures you produced. Some of them were exactly how I had envisioned them in my mind's eye, and others were more beautiful than I could have imagined. I can't wait to do it all over again!Raul Colón: Initially I had thought of drawing a mean-looking face. But looking through some art book I had, I saw some interesting pictures of black crows and decided to use the visual pun for this piece.Paula Young Shelton: Besides, of course, my book, what has been your favorite book to illustrate, and why?Raul Colón: Besides your book, I have quite a few others I truly enjoyed. But I must say that the most significant book I illustrated was my first one, Always My Dad. It won accolades and awards, and opened up the floodgates.Paula Young Shelton: You've illustrated a few books on civil rights issues. Is that your choice, or just a coincidence?Raul Colón: I did these books on Civil Rights but it was just a matter of timing. A coincidence.Paula Young Shelton: I love the scratching effect in your artwork. How do you do that?Raul Colón: I use a very "sophisticated" instrument called a Scratcher(TM), believe it or not. I etch the paper before I add the final layers of color.Paula Young Shelton: I get such a great response to the book because of the amazing pictures. Would you illustrate my next book?Raul Colón: Send the manuscript.Starred Review. Kindergarten-Grade 3—When the author was a child, her father, Andrew Young, was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. Her first picture book beautifully captures her childhood during those events that radically changed America. One episode recalls Shelton's unique contribution to the integration of restaurants. When white owners refused to seat her family, Shelton sat down and cried loudly, an action she calls "my very first protest, my own little sit-in." With this incident, she helps modern children understand the hurtful effects of segregation. Shelton also recalls how the movement united its leaders. The Youngs, the Kings, and other activists became like family because they "were brought together by a common goal." This positive tone prevails throughout the book, which ends with the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Colón's luminous watercolors effectively underscore the text's optimistic viewpoint, imbuing scenes of struggle with light that represents the activists' hope for positive results. The book therefore balances honesty about the challenges of the movement with the hope that inspired activists to continue their efforts. An author's note explains how Shelton does not always remember conversations verbatim, but draws on her family's shared memories. The back matter includes information about the leaders who are mentioned. History comes alive in this vivid account.—Mary Landrum, Lexington Public Library, KY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Child of the Civil Rights Movement (Junior Library Guild Selection) | [
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13,361 | 2 | Gr 4-7-In a tribute to those who were stolen from homes in Africa to become slaves in the New World, McKissack weaves a tale (Schwartz & Wade, 2011) about a loving father and the young son who is taken from him. Dinga, a seventh-generation Mende blacksmith, is a talented and respected man. After his wife dies in childbirth, Dinga defies tradition, raising his son Musafa with the help of the Mother Elements-Earth, Fire, Water, and Wind. Musafa grows strong and wise. He becomes Dinga's apprentice, creating pretty, but useless objects. One day, while gathering wood, Musafa is captured. Dinga searches in vain for his son, then appeals to the Elements for help. They take turns following Musafa, reporting to Dinga of his son's passage, his courage, and finally, of his new life as a blacksmith in South Carolina. Dinga rejoices that Musafa is alive and that his talent for creating lovely objects could earn his freedom. Lizan Mitchell performs the passages of McKissack's 2012 Coretta Scott King Honor book melodiously and with fervor. The author's note was not recorded. Leo and Diane Dillon's acrylic and watercolor illustrations resemble woodcuts, superimposing bold figures on fainter ones, creating impressions of lingering spirits, evil, and sadness. Combining history, folk tales, and legend into a moving remembrance of families torn apart, this haunting story with its rich illustrations is strengthened by this wonderful audio interpretation.-MaryAnn Karre, West Middle School, Binghamton, New York (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.; Title: Never Forgotten (Junior Library Guild Selection) | [
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13,362 | 2 | 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.Richard Courtneyis a published illustrator known for his colorful work in the childrens book seriesThomas & Friends.; Title: May the Best Engine Win (Thomas & Friends) | [
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13,363 | 2 | PreSchool-KThis cheerful story is just right for kindergarten-bound children and their younger siblings. It works equally well as a counting book and as a school-readiness primer. Often leaping or prancing, a little girl shares her excitement on every page as she starts with seven and counts down to the big day. Both the rhyming verse and the pictures are filled with humor and energy (the sleeping child counts "kindergarten sheep" that wear school backpacks). The computer-generated illustrations are detailed and vibrant. Because the format is small, this book is most appropriate for one-on-one sharing.Barbara Katz, Parish Episcopal School, Dallas, TX Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.The author of Ready, Set, Preschool! (2005) offers an equally cheery title for the kindergarten bound. In the week before she starts kindergarten, Lucy can barely contain her excitement. Bouncy, rhyming coupletsdescribe howshe plans and prepares each day, from imagining what she will bring to show-and-tellto choosing her confidence-boosting outfit ("my superhero sweater / that makes me feel / strong and better"). The computer-generated images, executed in strong geometric shapes and glossy, jelly-bean shades, offer plenty of opportunities for practicing basic concepts. The name of each day appears on each spread, an image of Lucy playing with blocks shows the whole alphabet, and a counting review of the numbers one through seven concludes. Simple, straightforward, and relentlessly upbeat, this energetic title is a welcome complement to the many entres to kindergarten that focus on kids' anxieties. Engberg, Gillian; Title: Kindergarten Countdown | [
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13,364 | 1 | In the second The Gecko and Sticky book, Dave and his loyal (though mouthy) gecko, Sticky, witness a bank robbery perpetrated by their diabolical, demented nemesis, Damien Black. Wearing the magical wristband that gives him a choice of invisibility or gecko-like wall-walking powers, Dave pursues Black into his convoluted mansion in an attempt to set things right. Though Daves sidekick, Sticky, supplies much of the broad humor, the narration itself sets a droll tone that is amplified by the stylized, black-and-white illustrations. The story concludes with a teaser for the duos next adventure. Grades 3-5. --Carolyn PhelanWendelin Van Draanen spent many years as a teacher before devoting herself to writing full-time. She lives in central California. Stephen Gilpin graduated with honors from the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where he studied painting and cartooning. He lives in Kansas.; Title: The Gecko and Sticky: The Greatest Power | [
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13,365 | 2 | As if it's not bad enough being ostracized by her church, her friends, and even her parents for blowing the whistle on an ugly campaign to reform a supposedly gay schoolmate, Mena finds herself embroiled in further drama when the unit on evolution comes up in high-school science class. Brande spares absolutely no sympathy for Mena's persecutors, but the tale is rescued from turning into a catchall antifundamentalist screed by providing an unusually appealing supporting cast. There's a classmate who introduces Mena not only to his unconventional family but also to the twin forbidden pleasures of kissing and Lord of the Rings. There is also a decidedly no-nonsense science teacher whose face-off with a powerful local preacher makes memorable reading. Readers will appreciate this vulnerable but ultimately resilient protagonist who sees no conflict between science and her own deeply rooted faith. Peters, JohnRobin Brande has been a trial attorney, yoga instructor, black belt, entrepreneur, community college professor, Wilderness First Responder, insurance agent, outdoor adventurer, Girl Scout leader, and Sunday school teacher. Robin Brande spent her high school years in the make-believe worlds of books and Drama, and finds that she still prefers it that way. This is her first novel.; Title: Evolution, Me & Other Freaks of Nature | [
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13,366 | 0 | BETSY SNYDER is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator. Betsy loves to create smile-inspiring art for kids and the young at heart. In addition to children's books, you can find her adorable mixed-media artwork on puzzles and games, baby accessories, plush, fabric, stickers, and greeting cards. Her work has been chosen numerous times to appear in the Society of Illustrator's The Original Art exhibitions. Betsy lives near Cleveland, Ohio, with her husband and young daughter. Check out Betsy's blog at BetsySnyder.blogspot.com.; Title: Have You Ever Tickled a Tiger? | [
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13,367 | 16 | Kristen Depken is a children's book author and editor based in New York City.Claudine Gevrygraduated with a degree in graphic design from the University of Quebec in Montreal. She has illustrated more than 60 childrens books, includingDaisy Jane,Best-Ever Flower Girl, andOne, Two . . . Boo!She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, where she paints and designs furniture and toys in her free time.; Title: One, Two...Boo! | [
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13,368 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2This well-intentioned collection of aphorisms misses the mark if its intended audience is children. Some of the advice is in direct conflict with what they are usually told. "Talk to somebody new," as opposed to being cautious with strangers, and "Splash in puddles whenever possible," as opposed to not willfully splattering mud on oneself. Others are fairly obvious. There is also "Be a hero," which shows a child assisting a dawdling duckling across a pathway to catch up with its familya surefire way to invite an attack by a protective mother duck. Other bits of advice are less than original ("Make music"; "Make wishes"), and some ("Be you") would be meaningless to the average child. Despite its naive cartoon illustrations, the book seems more like something an adult might purchase in a card store to give to another adult who is trying to connect with his or her "inner child." For an advice book that relates to a child's everyday experiences, stay with Amy Krouse Rosenthal's Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons (HarperCollins, 2006).Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJ Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Rebecca Doughty is the author and illustrator of You Are to Me, calledcharming by School Library Journal, and Lost and Found, as well as theillustrator of One of Those Days by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. She lives in Boston,Massachusetts.; Title: Some Helpful Tips for a Better World and a Happier Life | [
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13,369 | 1 | When 13-year-old secret superhero Dave (aka the Gecko) and his sidekick Sticky (an actual gecko) swipe a mysterious potion and replace it with a relatively harmless substitute, it means trouble for dastardly Damien Black, who is incapacitated with diarrhea after drinking the substitute concoction. Many readers will enjoy the bathroom humor as well as the antics of animals that swallow the power-boosting potion. Best of all is the scene when Dave finally gains the ability to fly sort of. Black-and-white, cartoonlike illustrations add to the fun of book four in The Gecko & Sticky series. Grades 3-6. --Carolyn PhelanWendelin Van Draanen has been everything from a forklift driver to a high school teacher but is now enjoying life as a full-time writer. She is the author of the Shredderman quartet, the Sammy Keyes mysteries, and many other novels. You can read more about her work and watch a cool Gecko & Sticky video book trailer at wendelinvandraanen.com.Ms. Van Draanen lives with her husband and two sons in central California. Her hobbies include the "three R's": reading, running, and rock 'n' roll.Stephen Gilpin developed a taste for drawing strange things at an early age and hasn't looked back since. He graduated with honors from New York City's School of Visual Arts, where he had studied painting and cartooning. He currently lives in Kansas with his wife and their four children.; Title: The Gecko and Sticky: The Power Potion | [
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13,370 | 7 | New York Times: "An energetic, good-hearted escapade, one that young readers will enjoy." Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews: * "Hilarious. If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does." The Bulletin: "A perfect mix of writing that is simple enough for early readers but still remarkably snarky, clever, and entertaining. Kids will soak up the humor, tidbits of science instruction, and adventure."Brother-and-sister team MATTHEW "InkBoy" HOLM and JENNIFER "WriterGirl" HOLM are the dashing duo behind the award-winning Babymouse series. In addition to fighting the forces of evil, Jennifer is the New York Times bestselling author of several acclaimed novels, including three Newbery Honor winners, Our Only May Amelia, Penny from Heaven and Turtle in Paradise. Matthew Holm is a graphic designer and freelance writer.; Title: Squish #2: Brave New Pond | [
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13,371 | 2 | K-Gr 2Maria and a young mouse are secret friends living parallel lives in a sprawling home. Everything Maria does with her human family, Mouse Mouse does with her family, who live below the floorboards. But the child knows that if she tells her parents about Mouse Mouse, they will get a cat to get rid of the mice, and Mouse Mouse knows that if she lets her parents know that she's friends with Maria, they will flee to a hole in the ground. One night, both mothers disappear. After a search of the house, the girls are surprised to find their mothers chatting like old friends in the shed. The story is charming in its simplicity, but it's the detailed pen and ink and watercolor illustrations showcasing the little details of suburban living that set this book apart. From the pictures on the wall and the toys scattered in the yard to the games and books in the living room, these images have plenty to offer, and readers will enjoy the rewards of looking at the pictures again and again.Jennifer Miskec, Longwood University, Farmville, VAThis is an upstairs/downstairs story of friendship between Maria, a sweet little girl, and rodent Mouse Mouse. Their friendship is a secret, but their lives share many similarities as McClintocks busy, colorful illustrations demonstrate. Large two-page spreads are divided horizontally to show the warm surroundings and the stuff that makes a cozy human homeplants, lamps, pillows, pictures, booksmany of which are duplicated on the bottom half in equally cozy mouse digs. Maria reads on the living room floor, Mouse Mouse reads curled up in a can. They even have matching slippers at the sides of their beds (Marias is a spool bed, Mouse Mouses is made of clothes pins). It is these details, rendered in pen and ink, watercolor and gouache, that will engage young readers as they pore over both worlds, comparing furniture, mobiles, and nighttime rituals. When their mothers go missing, both are frantic until the mystery is solved with a BIG and very satisfying surprise. Preschool-Kindergarten. --Edie Ching; Title: Where's Mommy? (Mary and the Mouse) | [
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13,372 | 14 | 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-sister team Matthew and Jennifer Holm have been everything from a ballerina (Jenni) to a semicolon (Matt) for Halloween, though they both have a particular fondness for Star Wars costumes. 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. Matthew Holm is a graphic designer and freelance writer. Jennifer lives in Fallston, Maryland. Matthew lives in Portland, Oregon.; Title: Babymouse #9: Monster Mash | [
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13,373 | 0 | Jane Werner had a long and prolific association with Golden Books. Writing under a dozen different names, she was the author and/or editor of more than 70 books.Garth Williams was a renowned childrens book illustrator. His work is easily recognizable in the classic Golden Books favorites The Sailor Dog, The Friendly Book, Mister Dog, and The Kitten Who Thought He Was a Mouse.; Title: The Giant Golden Book of Elves and Fairies (A Golden Classic) | [
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13,374 | 0 | 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 W Awdry died in 1997 at age 85.; Title: Thomas and the Treasure (Thomas & Friends) | [
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13,375 | 2 | Mallory Loehr is a children's book editor. Her most recent Step into Reading title was Unicorn Wings. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.Hala Wittwer's lovely illustrations can be seen in Jane Yolen's Meow, Cat Stories from Around the World, Odysseus in the Serpent Maze, and Love & Kisses, Bunny. She lives in Rexburg, Idaho.; Title: Dragon Egg (Step into Reading) | [
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13,376 | 2 | PreSchool-K—In this successor to Princess Baby (Random, 2008), the feisty, independent-minded heroine is asked various questions during her preparations for bedtime. "Princess Baby, did you pick up all your toys?" "Yes, I picked them up," she responds, and is shown cuddling all of her stuffed animals at once. Although Princess Baby protests that she is not tired, a satisfying conclusion shows her asleep on the floor after reading books to her stuffed animals and tucking them in. As in the earlier title, fuchsia and other rosy tones dominate the illustrations. Purchase if the first book has a following.—Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.It is bedtime in this Princess Baby (2008) follow-up, but the series star, a caped and glittery-crowned little girl, is not tired. With her parents out of view, she follows their reminders (Did you put your pajamas on?) by readying her stuffed animals, rather than herself, for bed. After all the activity, though, Princess Baby discovers that she is sleepy after all. The simple, dialogue-based text is accessible and humorous, while the vibrant and eye-catching cartoonish art is infused with cheerful color, patterns, and recognizable objects. A sweet, amusing bedtime choice with a spirited protagonist children will enjoy. Preschool-Kindergarten. --Shelle Rosenfeld; Title: Princess Baby, Night-Night | [
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13,377 | 0 | PreSchool-Grade 3This cautionary tale tells of a baker who almost loses track of his true calling while trying to outwit and outdo a competitor. The donut chef is proud of his newly opened store, and his success becomes so great that another man decides to open his own establishment, vowing, "Your shop is through.../When my store opens next to you!" The feud soon becomes fierce, with each owner creating confections in bizarre flavors like "Peanut-Brickle Buttermilk,/And Gooey Cocoa-Mocha Silk," and in even stranger shapes. But sometimes competition can destroy, too, as the sweets soon lose "their taste. They'd lost their soul./They'd even lost their donut hole!" It takes little Debbie Sue and her request for a simple glazed donut to bring the chef to his senses. Soon other customers are clamoring for the same thing, and, now enlightened, the baker goes back to basics. The entire book has a retro tone, from its lengthy rhyming text to its Art Deco-style illustrations, which are updated with more modern-looking graphic shapes and a multicolored palette. The pictures are slightly reminiscent of Dan Yaccarino's work, but with much sharper, more clearly defined lines. Aside from a jarring mistake when a shop "selling round the clock" becomes one whose doors close "at six," the story's lively rhythmic text and colorful artwork should make it a good pick for storytime.Jane Marino, Bronxville Public Library, NY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Review, Cookie Magazine, September 2008:"The pro-simplicity parable is told via a funny, funky art style."Review, The Wall Street Journal, September 20-21, 2008:"Some books are meant to be tasted. . . and The Donut Chef appears to be one of them. Mr Staake's work is . . . visually delicious."Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, October 27, 2008:"Everywhere readers look, there are delectable surprises."; Title: The Donut Chef (A Golden Classic) | [
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13,378 | 15 | Kindergarten-Grade 3McCarthy speaks directly to children who dream of someday "BLASTING into outer space," inviting them to experience astronaut school with four aspiring recruits. Painted in a cartoon style, the three men and one woman have large saucerlike eyes and off-center smiles. The book gives a very real picture of the arduous training required before going into space. Full-color spreads done in acrylics on gessoed paper show authentic facilities like a swimming pool, a jet, and the Vomit Comet (a plane ride that allows passengers to experience weightlessness). The text and illustrations are simply done, and their very sparseness highlights important stages in astronaut preparation. A space suit and toilet are shown against white backgrounds, and their parts are clearly labeled. The space-shuttle liftoff, painted vertically, and images of the smiling characters in space capture the excitement of this ultimate adventure. The author includes a page of fascinating facts as well as a list of places to visit. This appealing book is sure to find a wide audience.Mary Jean Smith, Southside Elementary School, Lebanon, TN Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Meghan McCarthy is the author-illustrator of The Adventures of Patty and the Big Red Bus, Aliens Are Coming!, and Strong Man. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.; Title: Astronaut Handbook | [
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13,379 | 2 | Grade 35Eager to avoid the procrastination problems that occurred in Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Stuart Little (Random, 2007), this resourceful protagonist has promised her mother that she'll finish her holiday thank-you notes by the day after Christmas. Part of the rush is due to the fact that she and her twin, Mark, have been invited to visit their father in California and to attend a Big New Year's Eve Star-Studded Hollywood Bash. Moxy is a year older, but not necessarily wiser, than in the first book, and finds plenty of activities to distract her from her task. As time grows short, she concocts a wild plan to get the notes done on timeone involving her stepfather's brand-new copy machine and a can of gold spray paint. Understandably, disaster ensues, and Moxy must face the consequences, as well as handle some disappointing news. Through it all, the spunky heroine perseveres and even gains a new appreciation for her mother. This sequel continues in the same unusual format as the first book: humorous chapter titles, some chapters with little or no text, and photographs (purportedly taken by Mark). The short chapters, which jump from topic to topic just like Moxy's thoughts, help establish the frenetic mood. Give this to students who are fans of the first book (though it stands on its own) or those who enjoy stories of spirited girls like Sara Pennypacker's Clementine (Hyperion).Jackie Partch, Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Ten-year-old Moxy, a champion procrastinator who put off her summer reading in Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Stuart Little (2007), here avoids the chore of writing thank-you notes. While laugh-aloud funny in places and blink-back-the-tears sad in others, the books humor and pathos may appeal more to adults than to kids. Still, all will enjoy the storys fresh narration and flawed heroine. And the good-size type, generous line spacing, short chapters, and use of photos will please other procrastinators looking for a read that is at least 150 pages long and doesnt look babyish. Grades 2-4. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Writing Thank-You Notes | [
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13,380 | 0 | This Step 3 title in the Step into Reading series explores the little-known insect-eating-and-digging machine that is the armadillo. Following one female nine-banded armadillo through a year, readers will learn where this mammal lives, how she protects herself, what and how she eats and how her armor is an asset. Seen as a pest by some in the southern areas they inhabit, she is chased away from homes by people who dislike the holes she digs and her smell. In the spring, she gives birth to identical quadruplets. Short sentences with pronunciation help for new vocabulary, and illustrations that support the text make this a good choice for newly independent readers. Mirocha's illustrations are realistic and treat readers to several points of view, including an aerial perspective of the armadillo as she tries to escape from a dog. The artwork has a digital look, enhancing the not-of-this-world strangeness of the armadillo. A good nonfiction choice for animal lovers testing the reading waters. (Informational early reader. 5-8)WinnerforYoung Readers Book --New Mexico Book Awards 2010; Title: Amazing Armadillos (Step into Reading) | [
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13,381 | 1 | MEGHAN McCARTHY is the author of several critically acclaimed nonfiction picture books, including Aliens Are Coming! The True Account of the 1938 War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast; Strong Man: The Story of Charles Atlas; and Astronaut Handbook.; Title: The Incredible Life of Balto | [
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13,382 | 2 | Lurlene McDaniel's novels Don't Die, My Love; I'll Be Seeing You; and Till Death Do Us Part have all been national bestsellers. She lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee.; Title: The End of Forever: Two Novels (Somewhere Between Life and Death- Time to Let Go) | [
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13,383 | 2 | New York Times: "An energetic, good-hearted escapade, one that young readers will enjoy." Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews: * "Hilarious. If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does." The Bulletin: "A perfect mix of writing that is simple enough for early readers but still remarkably snarky, clever, and entertaining. Kids will soak up the humor, tidbits of science instruction, and adventure."Brother-and-sister team MATTHEW "InkBoy" HOLM and JENNIFER "WriterGirl" HOLM are the dashing duo behind the award-winning Babymouse series. In addition to fighting the forces of evil, Jennifer is the New York Times bestselling author of several acclaimed novels, including three Newbery Honor winners, Our Only May Amelia, Penny from Heaven and Turtle in Paradise. Matthew Holm is a graphic designer and freelance writer.; Title: Squish #3: The Power of the Parasite | [
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13,384 | 16 | John Stadler is the author of almost 30 children's books, among them the bestselling Hooray for Snail and Cat at Bat. Many of his titles have been selected as an ALA Editor's Choice, a Children's Choice, and by Reading Rainbow. His books have also been featured in The New York Times Best Books for Children. He lives with his wife, Nomi, in New Hampshire.; Title: Big and Little | [
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13,385 | 22 | An unnamed young rabbit accidentally opens a deep hole in his bathroom and falls in. He lands in a prehistoric land where he is immediately chased by dinosaurs and is worshipped as a god by a village of prehistoric rabbits. After a monster captures the rabbits, he embarks on a mission to rescue them. Along the wayhe encounters Willie, the man who operates the robotic monster and who plans to use the rabbit heros bottle of barbecue sauce to start a chain of prehistoric fast-food joints to feed his millions of slaves.The problem is, what are these crypticingredients listed on the label of the sauce? Craddock, who is also the artist of Manga Claus (2006), brings a brightly colored, zany cartoon quality to the story and art, with the hero rabbit falling into one peril after another. The proposed fast-food empire is just the kind of plot that young readers can follow; reading this book is just as fun as watching Saturday morning cartoons. Grades 3-5. --Kat KanErik Craddock grew up during the '80s and '90s on a steady diet of comics, video games, and pop culture. He graduated summa cum laude from New York City's School of Visual Arts in 2003 with a BFA in cartooning. He also worked for some time in the field of television and movie animation. He is the author of Manga Claus: The Blade of Kringle and the popular Stone Rabbit series, and a permanent feature of the Museum of Comic and Cartooning Art.; Title: Stone Rabbit #1: BC Mambo | [
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13,386 | 2 | Every morning I shoot at him. Then he shoots at me. The words and pictures are minimal in this picture book, with just a short sentence and a small khaki-colored ink drawing on almost every white page. A uniformed soldier in a hole shoots an enemy in a hole on the opposite page. The soldier knows from the manual that the enemy is not a human being, that the enemy will kill families and pets, burn down forests, and poison water. The spare trench-warfare scenarios evoke World War I as the soldier crawls to the enemys hole and discovers their connections, including loving family photos and battle manuals filled with untruths. In eloquent contrast to the close-ups of the two small holes and barbed wire are the big double-page views of what the soldiers share: the starry night and the stormy sky. The elemental peace message will spark discussion. Add this to the core collection column,Peace Not War in the November 1 issue of Booklist. Grades 2-4. --Hazel RochmanStarred Review, School Library Journal, April 2009:"Poignant, thought-provoking, and powerful in its frankness and simplicity, this short piece will prompt discussion on war and other means of resolving conflict."Review, The Wall Street Journal, April 25-26, 2009:"Think of it as a kind of 'All Quiet on the Western Front' for the elementary-school set, though with chic, inventive illustration by Serge Bloch."; Title: The Enemy | [
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13,387 | 6 | Review for Haiku Baby:"Snyder has combined the Japanese poetry style of haiku with the most beautiful and vibrant collage illustrations. Her little animal characters are extremely cute." --Small MagazineBETSY SNYDER is an award winning children's book author and illustrator. Betsy loves to create smile-inspiring art for kids and the young at heart. In addition to children's books, you can find her adorable mixed-media artwork on puzzles and games, baby accessories, plush, fabric, stickers, and greeting cards. Her work has been chosen numerous times to appear in the Society of Illustrator's The Original Art exhibitions. Betsy lives near Cleveland, Ohio, with her husband and young children. Check out Betsy's blog at BetsySnyder.blogspot.com.; Title: Haiku Night | [
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13,388 | 13 | Planning to prepare for her piano recital with a dress rehearsal at home, Moxy puts all her time and energy into her dress, leaving none for actual rehearsal. Her piano teachers fear that Moxy will get into an endless loop of Heart and Soul prepares readers for an onstage catastrophe, but the evenings events still come as a surprise. Like other entries in the Moxy Maxwell series, this story offers a fresh, comical view of a childs outlook and experiences. Large type, widely spaced lines, short chapters, and black-and-white snapshot illustrations add to the appeal of this inviting chapter book. Grades 3-5. --Carolyn PhelanStarred Review, Kirkus Reviews, July 1, 2009:"This is a solid addition to a popular series, sure to attract new fans."; Title: Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Practicing the Piano: But She Does Love Being in Recitals | [
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13,389 | 2 | Gr 1-5-A picture-book biography of the tailor turned bicycling champion. After seeing her first bicycle, Tillie Anderson began saving her money to buy one. However, she wasn't interested in the kind of synchronized riding that was deemed respectable; she wanted to race. She trained by working out with weights and riding for half-hour stints. After realizing that her long skirts were a hindrance, she used her sewing skills to make a pants outfit more suited to riding. Anderson started entering races, both outdoors and in the velodrome, where she dominated the field. She soon became the spokesperson for bicycle advertisements. There was an inevitable backlash from other riders and traditionalists, but she persevered despite being deemed unwomanly and referred to as the "Terrible Swede." While this biography offers broad-stroke information on Anderson and the state of women's issues at the time, the endpapers provide annual statistics from 1896 to 1901 regarding her "Record Breakers" as well as her "Cycling Victories." The whimsical gouache and hand-painted paper collage illustrations add to the turn-of-the-century flavor of the book, while the uniform color palette of each spread adds cohesion to the layout. A great addition to the growing number of biographies of daring women.-Stacy Dillon, LREI, New York City (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.In the 1890s, when Swedish American seamstress Tillie Anderson decided to try bicycling, she faced opposition from her mother, her friends, and her neighbors. Refusing to heed their objections to her scandalous (skirtless) costume and her unladylike (fast) pace, she built up her muscles with exercise and headed for the races, where she broke the womens record in a 100-mile event. Tillie marries her biggest fan and, as the story ends, dives into a promising new pursuit: driving a motorcar. Based on Andersons scrapbooks and memorabilia as well as articles and family memories, this picture book concludes with an authors note (inconveniently placed beneath the jacket flap) offering more information about Andersons life as well as the bicycle craze of the 1890s. The front endpapers display fashionable items of ladies clothing from the period, while the back endpapers spotlight Tillies Record Breakers and Tillies Cycling Victories. This picture-book biography celebrates an unsung heroine in womens history. Grades K-3. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: Tillie the Terrible Swede: How One Woman, a Sewing Needle, and a Bicycle Changed History | [
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13,390 | 15 | Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, February 1, 2009:Cousteaus enduring fascination with the sea comes through clearly, and cant help sparking similar feelings in readers. Review, The New York Times Book Review, May 10, 2009:"[A] timely gift to the children and many parentswho are too young to know the adventures of Captain Cousteau and his ship, Calypso."Review, Chicago Tribune, May 16, 2009:"Yaccarino's illustrations remind us of all the mysterious undersea beauty Cousteau introduced to so many."Review, San Francisco Chronicle, April 26, 2009:"With a deft hand, Yaccarino lays the foundation for an extraordinary life."Review, The Boston Globe, March 22, 2009:"Exquisitely written and well-researched."Review, School Library Journal, March 2009:"Yaccarino deftly provides information about important events in Cousteaus life while conveying the excitement and wonder that the ocean explorer experienced."DAN YACCARINO is an internationally acclaimed author-illustrator with more than 30 books to his credit. Dan is also the creator of the animated TV series Oswald and Willa's Wild Life. He lives in New York City with his wife and two children.; Title: The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau | [
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13,391 | 7 | "Truly creepy monsters and nightmare figures, from the body-swapping Dead Gentleman to his vampire first lieutenant to a zombie dinosaur, bring a gripping sense of danger to the story, and real questions about the consequences of changing time add substance to the rapid action. Readers will be drawn into the story and challenged to follow its characters as they jump through time and fight to save us all."-- School Library JournalMATTHEW CODY is the author of Will in Scarlet, Powerless, Super, and the upcoming Villainous. Originally from the midwest, he now lives in New York City with his wife and young son. Besides novels, Matt has written for both DC Comics and Marvel, and is a regular moderator at the Thalia Book Club camp at Symphony Space.; Title: The Dead Gentleman | [
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13,392 | 0 | A Special Note from Author Ron Van Der Meer I have been working on an extremely involved online Maths project, called Maths-Whizz.com, for the past 6 years through Flash animated short movies making maths fun and understandable. The system teaches kids from 4 to 16 maths in schools and online at home very successfully but I missed the pop up world and playing with paper.At long last I could let my hair down with How Many and create something that was not only beautiful to look at but also fiendishly difficult to work out.It is heaven to be back in the publishing world.Each spread poses a series of questions for the viewer to answer. Funny enough I always fancied creating paper sculptures in white and primary colours, but with my Dutch Calvinistic upbringing I still felt the urge that enjoyment comes with a price, hence the questions that I reckon will drive people insane, or at least start a massive debate in the family.There are questions for young children and mind boggling ones for adults. Both devious and gorgeous. Thats the kind of trouble that knows how to have fun. Review, Newsweek (circ: 3,145,362), October 29, 2007:"Read "How Many," an artsy, modern pop-up book ... It's a book for kids, but you'll have just as much fun with it."; Title: How Many? | [
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13,393 | 0 | Betsy Snyder's first board book as an author-illustrator, Haiku Baby follows a tiny bluebird, the book's would-be protagonist, as it visits its various animal companions--from an elephant that shades the bird with a parasol to a fox in a meadow and a whale in the ocean. The little bird's story is told primarily in pictures, and through the book's six haiku: rain, flower, sun, leaf, snow, and--of course, it would not be a board book without--the moon, making it ideal for the bedtime line-up. Adorable collage-cut illustrations work nicely with the haiku form to give the book a whimsical, yet serene, feel. And the haiku are light and fun without being too cutesy. Index tabs on the right margin, with pictures that tie to each of the poems (leaf, raindrop, snowflake, etc.), create a unique look, and make it easy for toddlers to flip through the pages on their own without having them stick together like they can with other board books. Snyder excels at visual storytelling and short forms, possibly a talent she honed as a designer/illustrator in the kids' greeting card business. In the world of board books, this slender little volume really stands out. --Heidi BroadheadBETSY SNYDER is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator. Betsy loves to create smile-inspiring art for kids and the young at heart. In addition to children's books, you can find her adorable mixed-media artwork on puzzles and games, baby accessories, plush, fabric, stickers, and greeting cards. Her work has been chosen numerous times to appear in the Society of Illustrator's The Original Art exhibitions. Betsy lives near Cleveland, Ohio, with her husband and young children. Check out Betsy's blog at BetsySnyder.blogspot.com.; Title: Haiku Baby | [
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13,394 | 2 | Matthew Cody divides his time between writing and teaching college English. He lives with his wife and young son in New York City, where he is at work on his next novel for Knopf.From the Hardcover edition.Chapter OneThe New KidWelcome to Noble's Green, Pennsylvania The Safest Town on Earth!The safest town on earth? thought Daniel. Couldn't sound lamer.Daniel Corrigan and his family saw the sign from their car just a few miles outside town. When it came into view, Daniel's father honked the horn of their minivan as his mother clapped her hands. Of course Daniel's baby brother, Georgie, had to join in, squealing with delight while kicking his plump legs against his car seat. Georgie was only two years old and he always just assumed that everyone was clapping for him, which was usually the case. Daniel's parents clapped when Georgie smiled or spoke or even burped.Instead of joining in the applause, Daniel just buried his nose deeper in his book. His mom warned him over and over again that reading in the car would make him sick, but he did it anyway. The Sherlock Holmes mystery The Hound of the Baskervilles was one of his favorites. Daniel had a thing for detective stories, and Sherlock Holmes was the best detective ever. Period. While Daniel was completely aware that a middle-aged, pipe-smoking British sleuth was not the typical hero of the average twelve-year-old boy, peer pressure meant little to him. He liked spending his time amidst the gaslit streets and horse-drawn carriages, the dangerous arch-criminals and, of course, trusty sidekick Dr. Watson.Daniel sometimes wished for a trusty sidekick. All he had was Georgie, who was too young to be of much help in anything. With a sidekick like Georgie, not even Holmes would have solved many crimes, thought Daniel. He would have been too busy clapping all the time.Besides, Daniel understood something that Georgie didn't--that his parents were clapping to get their minds off why they were moving in the first place. They were moving to Noble's Green because that was where Gram lived, and she was very, very sick. For Daniel, the best way to escape that sad fact was to disappear between the covers of a well-read book.The moving truck was waiting for them by the time the family minivan turned onto Elm Lane, the Corrigan family's new address. The truck was backed into the driveway as far as it could reach--it was one of those big tractor-trailer types and the front cab stuck out into the street. He didn't understand why they would need all that stuff, even if they were going to be here for a long time. The thought of their old apartment sitting empty back in Philadelphia filled Daniel with a strange sadness.When they pulled up, the movers were already unloading the truck."C'mon, Daniel," said his dad. "We'll let your mom go in and tell your gram that we're here. I'll give you the grand tour.""Watch yourself getting out of the car, honey," said his mom as she unbuckled Georgie from his car seat. "The oncoming traffic can't see you with that big truck in the way."His dad smiled as he gestured to the giant wraparound porch. "Pretty cool, huh?"Gram's house was two stories tall, three if you counted the attic, and the whole thing was painted a sort of pale blue, with white doors and window frames."You'll get the attic bedroom--it's got a great view of the mountain--and Georgie will sleep in the one next to ours."Daniel didn't say anything; he just focused on not looking impressed.They ended their tour at the back of the house, next to a set of double doors. They were closed, but Daniel could hear the sound of laughter on the other side.Daniel's father knocked very gently, and a small voice answered from the other side, "Come on in!"His father put his hand on Daniel's shoulder and gave him a reassuring squeeze, then opened the door.The master bedroom was bright and airy. Floor-to-ceiling windows covered two of the walls, and the light filtered down through the trees, shining in beams along the dark wood floor. A large four-poster bed sat in the middle, and there was a soft sofa against one of the windows. Daniel's mother was holding Georgie in her lap while a woman in a nurse's uniform perched on a stool, reading a women's magazine. And there, seated on the edge of the bed, was Gram. She looked thinner than he remembered and her hair seemed whiter, even though it had only been a few months since she had last visited them in Philadelphia. A small plastic hose extended from her nostrils to a tank around her waist, but she was smiling.His father leaned down and whispered, "It's okay. Why don't you go and give your gram a hug?""I know. I look like something out of a movie, hooked up to all these contraptions. Robo-Gram," she said.Daniel's initial trepidation melted away when he saw Gram wink in his direction. She might not look as strong as he remembered, but she sounded just like her old self.He walked over and wrapped his arms around her. His gram used to smell of stale perfume and hair spray, but now she smelled of something he didn't recognize, something mediciney. Daniel could feel the bones of her rib cage through her shirt.She must have read Daniel's mind. "Yeah, I'm as skinny as a bird, aren't I? It's the food they've got me on. No one around here understands the healing power of fat and grease! But together, maybe we can convince them. What do you say to some burgers and fries?"Daniel smiled as she patted his cheek. "You bet!" he answered. "Milkshakes?""Well, of course! Milkshakes go without saying."They went on like that for a while, with Gram teasing and making Daniel laugh. It wasn't until Georgie started to get restless that Daniel's mother decided to break up the fun."Daniel, why don't you take your little brother outside for a bit? Let us talk for a while."From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Powerless (Supers of Noble's Green) | [
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13,395 | 0 | "New readers will be held by the celebration of Barry's courage, the bond between man and animal, and the spirit of a great dog."--Booklist. Marion Dane Bauer is the author of more than 40 books for children, including the Newbery Honor?winning 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. The Blue Ghost is her most recent book for this age group. She lives in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.; Title: Barry: The Bravest Saint Bernard (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) | [
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13,396 | 0 | PHYLLIS REYNOLDS NAYLOR says she's never experienced as much excitement as her character, Emily Wiggins.Painted on the door of the carriage was a sign that read Catchum Child-Catching ServicesTrumpet Junction BranchOrphans, Strays, and RoustaboutsRounded Up Quickly Emily jumped behind a mail cart so fast that she bumped into a boy in a faded brown jacket. "Hey!" he said. "Watch where you're going!" And then, "You're an orphan too, aren't you?" "How did you know?" she asked him. He shrugged. "Saw you trying to hide from the Child Catchers, just like I used to do."  From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Emily's Fortune | [
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13,397 | 6 | Kids will love following Elmo on his very own space adventure! There are lots of exciting things to see and do-from taking off in his spaceship to landing on the moon to flying back home to Earth. Includes a full page of colorful stickers of the moon, stars, planets-and Astronaut Elmo!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.Mary Beth Nelson is an illustrator of children's books. She is a frequent contributor to Sesame Street books and Elmo's World Books.; Title: Elmo's World First Flap-Book Library | [
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13,398 | 11 | Laura Resau lived in the Mixtec region of Oaxaca, Mexico, for two years as an English teacher and anthropologist. She now lives with her husband, her dog, and her son, Bran, in Colorado, where she teaches cultural anthropology and ESL (English as a Second Language). She is also the author of What the Moon Saw, available from Yearling, and Red Glass, The Indigo Notebook, and Star in the Forest, all available from Delacorte Press.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: The Ruby Notebook | [] | Train |
13,399 | 1 | Van Draanen (the Shredderman books) sets a madcap new series in motion, introducing 13-year-old Dave and Sticky, a talking gecko he rescues from the clutches of a neighbor's cat. The lizard drags the boy to the "maniacal mansion" of a "dastardly demented" scoundrel to retrieve ancient ingots which, when placed into slots on an Aztec wristband, give the wearer superhuman abilities. Though Dave is hoping to snatch coins that bestow invisibility or flying powers, he instead grabs an ingot that enables him to scale walls gecko-style (explaining the possibly confusing title of the series), best the villain and become a hero. Peppered with exaggerated alliteration and the excitable lizard's Spanish-tinged "Stickynese" ("Freaky frijoles!"; "Holy tacarole!"), the wisecracking narrative bounds from one slapstick scenario to another. Gilpen's halftone illustrations add to the good-natured inanity, and a glossary collects Sticky's vocabulary. Dave reappears-and, courtesy of another ingot, disappears-in The Gecko & Sticky: The Greatest Power, due in May. Ages 8-12. Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Thirteen-year-old Dave Sanchez is deep within the dank tunnels of the evil Damien Blacks mansion, plotting with his talking gecko, Sticky, before readers even get a chance to react. Damien who?A talking what? Van Draanen establishes an enjoyable crime-fighting duo with the dorky Dave and his motormouthed gecko, both of whomwere introduced in the authors Shredderman: Meet the Gecko (2005). In this series starter theyre after some of Blacks magical Aztec ingots to go with the wristband theyve already stolen from hima wristband that gives Dave the ability to scale walls, which leads the media to dub him The Gecko (which explains the confusing series title). Its never especially clear whats going on in the story, or why; part of that is due to a lack of character and plot development, and part of itrelates toVan Draanens wacky sequencing of events. But younger readers will enjoy the short chapters, constant action, author editorializing, and transliterated Spanish accent of Daves lizard (or leeezard, as Sticky would say). Grades 3-6. --Daniel Kraus; Title: The Gecko and Sticky: Villain's Lair | [
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