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14,000 | 0 | DAVID A. KELLY has written for many newspapers and magazines, and Babe Ruth and the Baseball Curse, published in spring 2009, was his first book for children. He lives 15 minutes from Fenway Park in Newton, Massachusetts, with his wife, Alice; two sons, Steven and Scott; and a dog named Sam.MARK MEYERS grew up in Utah and studied art in San Francisco at the Academy of Art University. This is his first project for Random House.; Title: Ballpark Mysteries #3: The L.A. Dodger | [
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14,001 | 2 | CLAUDIA MILLS is the author of over 40 books for young readers. She is terrible at all sports, especially basketball, as she is not tall, not very coordinated, and has no hustle. So instead she curls up with her cat, Snickers, on her couch at home in Boulder, Colorado, drinking hot chocolate and writing. Visit Claudia at www.claudiamillsauthor.com.1On the Plainfield Elementary School playground, Mason Dixon watched from a safe distance as his best friend, Brody Baxter, aimed his basketball at the hoop.At least Mason had thought it was a safe distance.The ball struck the front of the rim and shot back directly toward Masons head.Watch out! Brody shouted.Mason watched, but didnt exactly watch out. Instead, he stared with horrified fascination as the ball zoomed toward him. Then, a split second before it would have knocked him to the blacktop--Fourth-Grade Boy Killed on Basketball Court--he made a saving catch.Masons golden retriever--named Dog, short for Dog of Greatness--gave an appreciative bark as Mason tossed the basketball back to Brody. Then Dog gave another appreciative bark as Brody caught it. Dog lived at Masons house, because Brodys dad was desperately allergic to all furry pets, but both boys shared Dog and loved him equally.Hey, Mason, Brody said, practically dancing as he dribbled in place beneath the hoop. Youre good! You have quick reflexes!Well, yes, sometimes a persons reflexes became surprisingly good when the person was facing impending death-by-basketball.Come on, Mason, shoot some with me. Dog, you can come and shoot some, too.Dog wagged his tail at the sound of his name. Besides, Dog loved playing with a ball, any ball. Despite having only three legs, Dog thought that retrieving balls, or sticks--or any tossed object--was lifes greatest joy.This was one way in which Mason and Dog were different.Did I tell you I talked to my parents? Brody asked. I told them I want to try basketball at the YMCA for a season.Mason would have guessed this without Brody telling him anything. Of course, Brody would want to try basketball. Brody was interested in trying everything. He was finishing up a short soccer season right now; hed play baseball in the spring. Why not play basketball, too?That was one way in which Mason and Brody were different.It was almost evening, on a mid-October Friday, and the Plainfield Elementary playground was deserted, except for Mason, Brody, and Dog. Neither boy had a basketball hoop on his garage, so this was the perfect place for playing basketball.If any place was a perfect place for playing basketball.Mason edged slowly onto the court. Brody took a few more dribbles, and then shot again, and missed again.Get the rebound! Brody called to Mason.Mason managed to stumble after the ball and grab it before it rolled off into the long grass at the edge of the blacktop. He knew the basic idea of how to play basketball, from playing it for a few weeks each year in P.E., but he had never been good at it, or good at any sport, for that matter.Now shoot!Without bothering to take careful aim, Mason tossed the ball in the general direction of the hoop.Youre not even trying, Brody scolded. He tossed the ball back to Mason.This time Mason studied the distance to the hoop before releasing the ball. His eyes widened with disbelief as, without even grazing the rim, the ball sailed neatly through the hoop and into Brodys waiting hands.Brody cheered. Mason continued to stare at the hoop.Besides, youre tall, Brody said as he hugged the ball to his chest. Youd be good at basketball because youre tall.People often said that to Mason, that hed be good at basketball because he was tall. They seemed to be forgetting that basketball involved a few other things besides height, such as skill in shooting, passing, dribbling, and guarding. Little things like that.I know Im short, Brody said as he began dribbling the ball in slow circles around Mason, but that can be an advantage in basketball.Mason didnt say it, but he couldnt help thinking: Then why are so many professional basketball players seven feet tall?A short guy can dart in and out, and the tall guys wont even know whats coming at them.Brody assumed a crouching position, as if to block an opponents shot.But you know the real reason why Im going to be good at basketball? Brody asked Mason.Mason knew Brody wasnt really bragging. Brody was just so in love with the idea of playing basketball for the first time, and being good at it, great at it, that his enthusiasm bubbled out of him like happy steam from a singing teakettle.Why? Mason asked, because Brody was clearly expecting him to.Because I have hustle, Brody said. I do. I have hustle.Something Mason decidedly didnt have. And never would have.Look, Brody said as he shot again. This time the ball teetered on the rim and then dropped in. If you sign up for the team with me, then Ill have a ride to all the practices and the games.What about your parents? Why cant they drive you?They told me Im already doing too many sports this year, and Cammie and Cara are playing basketball, too, and its their only sport this year, and so they get priority. Thats what they said.Mason let Brody bounce-pass the ball to him, and he took another shot. This time he felt a strange satisfaction in missing, as if his wide shot proved Brody wrong about Masons supposedly great potential as a tall player with quick reflexes.Um, Brody? Mason apparently needed to remind him. Im not what you would call a sports person.Thats like what you said when we got Dog, remember? That you werent a pet person? And now you love Dog.Mason tried to hide his scowl. He hated being reminded that he had agreed to adopt Dog a few months ago only because of Brodys begging and pleading.And then you said you didnt want to be in the Plainfield Platters, remember? You said you werent a singing person?The Platters were the fourth- and fifth-grade choir at Mason and Brodys school. Mason had joined it this year, against his will, and he had to admit that it hadnt been terrible so far. He and Brody had even sung a solo together at the last concert.Brody went on. Mason, I really think my parents mean it this time, that I have too many activities and theyre not going to drive me to this one.Mason cast about for another way Brody could get his rides. Does Sheng want to play basketball? Or Julio? Or Alastair?Sheng was Brodys second-best friend. Julio was Brodys third-best friend. Alastair was Brodys fourth-best friend.Brody shook his head for each name. Either theyre already on another team, or they dont want to play basketball.But I dont want to play basketball, either!Somehow Mason had already lost the battle.Believe me, Brody said happily, this is going to be great!Mason sighed.; Title: Mason Dixon: Basketball Disasters | [
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14,002 | 0 | Although CECILIA GALANTE secretly wishes she could fly, she keeps her feet firmly on the ground in Kingston, Pennslyvania,, where she lives with her husband and three children. Cecilia is the author of five other novels for young adults and middle school kids, includingThe Patron Saint of Butterflies,which was a Book Sense Pick, the Northeast Indie Booksellers YA Book of the Year, and a Recommended Read on Oprah's website.KRISTI VALIANT is the illustrator ofPretty Minnie in Paris,Pretty Minnie in Hollywood, theLittle Wingschapter book series, andPenguin Cha-Cha, which she wrote and illustrated. She graduated magna cum laude from Columbus College of Art & Design. Kristi lives (and dances!) in Indiana with her husband and daughters. Visit Kristi onlineKristiValiant.com.; Title: Little Wings #4: The One and Only Willa Bean | [
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14,003 | 0 | TISH RABE is the author of many children's books, among them 12 titles in the Cat in the Hat Learning Library series.CHRISTOPHER MORONEY has illustrated countless children's books.; Title: How to Help the Earth-by the Lorax (Dr. Seuss) (Step into Reading) | [
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14,004 | 2 | LAUREL SNYDER is the author of many books for kids, including Penny Dreadful, Any Which Wall, and Up and Down the Scratchy Mountains. A native of Baltimore, she now resides happily in Atlanta with her husband, Chris, their two small sons, and a cat and dog who get along admirably because they are exactly the same size. Laurel has recently begun a collection of vintage bread boxes. Visit her online at www.LaurelSnyder.com.Chapter 1I was in the dining room part of the kitchen doing my math homework at the table when the lights suddenly blinked off. Everything else in the house stopped working too. The numbers on the microwaves clock disappeared. The fridge stopped making the wheezy noise it usually makes.Then my mom, over in the living room, started picking on my dad for no good reason. As far as I could tell, he was just sitting on the couch, drinking a beer and watching TV, like he usually does after dinner. Winding down, he calls it. Ever since he wrecked his cab, hes been winding down a lot. But the accident wasnt his fault, and hell get another job soon. He always does. Hes just taking a break for a little while.Anyway, I couldnt see either of them because of the lights being off, but I could hear everything they said. There werent doors or walls between the downstairs rooms in our row house. The flooring just changed color every ten feet or so. You knew you were out of the kitchen/dining room and into the living room when the fake-brick linoleum stopped and the pale blue carpet started. Then you were out of the living room and into the front room when the blue carpet changed to brown. That was how a lot of row houses were in Baltimore, like tunnels.So, really, we were all in one long, dark room together when Mom snapped, Jim! You didnt pay the power bill again?Dad didnt answer her. He does that sometimes, tunes out, though I can never tell if hes daydreaming or just pretending not to hear her. She kept going on about how she was sick of it all. She said she was too tired to even talk about it anymore, but then she kept talking. She called him selfish. She said he was a child. She went on and on, and none of it made much sense to me. It was just a big list of angry. Her voice got madder and louder until at last she was yelling when she said, If you cant handle the bills right now, could you maybe at least handle the dishes?Even though it was pitch-black in the room, I squeezed my eyes shut. I laid my head on the table, on my math book.She stopped yelling and got quiet. Everything was dark and quiet when she said, in a smaller voice, Im sorry, Jim, and I hate this, and I love you, but...I squeezed my eyes tighter.Then Mom started crying.I just sat in the dark dining area with my head on my book. Partly because I absolutely didnt want to go in there, but also partly because it was so dark I was afraid Id trip over a chair or something. I just sat, hunched over. I smelled the musty paper of the math book and listened to Mom cry. It was hardly the first time theyd had a fight in front of me, but things didnt usually get so bad.After a while, Mom stopped and kind of whispered, You know, Jim? I could do this...just as easily...without you.There was a pause after that; then Dad said, really, really softly, Oh...could you?Mom sucked in a quick breath, like it hurt her, and she said, Yeah. Easier even.Dad sat there, I guess, doing nothing. That was what it sounded like. It sounded like nothing.Mom took another breath, a slow one this time, and asked, Did you hear what I said? Did you hear me? Arent you going to say anything?I opened my eyes. She sounded calm, too calm. Something was really wrong.Dad, not yelling or crying--because he pretty much never yells or cries--said, What do you want me to say, Annie? He sounded grim. He was talking through his teeth. I heard him take a big wet sip of his beer before he said, You think I like the way things are any better than you?She didnt answer him.I couldnt stand it after that. It was totally dark and quiet. Id never been anywhere so still as that room. It was like I was waiting in the back of a closet, sitting on lumpy shoes. Only there was no door to open, nothing I could do to get out. Id never listened so carefully to something I didnt want to hear.Then two things happened at the same exact time.The lights came back on.And upstairs, in his room, my little brother, Lew, started crying.Mama? he was saying. Daddy?I looked over into the living room. With the lights back on, I could see everything clearly again. My parents were just frozen there, like statues. Lew kept crying.I stood up. I made myself walk. I kept my eyes on my feet. Even so, out of the corner of my eye I could see Mom leaning against the side of the recliner, still wearing her blue scrubs from work, her arms limp and her face all wet. Dad was sitting on the couch, staring past her at the blank TV. He looked sad too, but also, weirdly, he looked a little like he wanted to smile. I guess maybe that was because now everyone knew he had paid the power bill.I didnt say anything to either of them, and they didnt say anything to me. I walked as fast as I could through the living room and headed up the stairs to Lew. Poor kid. He wasnt even three years old yet. He had no idea what was going on.When I got upstairs, Lew was in his crib, holding the bars really tight. His face was red, but when he saw me, he stopped crying. I lifted him out. He can climb out himself, but he doesnt usually do it. We sat on the floor, and I held him and rocked while he sucked his thumb. He smelled like dirty hair and peanut butter. I thought about singing a song but didnt. Eventually, he fell back asleep in my lap, and I laid him on the floor, because I knew Id wake him up putting him into his crib. My arms arent long enough, so I always have to drop him the last foot, deadweight, and he wakes up. Instead I just covered him with a blanket.That was near the end of October.; Title: Bigger than a Bread Box | [
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14,005 | 0 | L. FRANK BAUM was born on May 15, 1856, in Chittenango, New York. He grew up on a country estate called 'Rose Lawn', his father having made a fortune. As an adult, he worked in the theatre, newspapers, and magazines, manufactured an axel grease, managed a general store, and raised chickens! In 1900, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was published and became an overnight success. Two years later a musical of the book was produced on stage with Baum writing the lyrics. Baum wrote 13 Oz books and nine other fantasies. More authors contributed to the Oz series, making a total of 40! The famous movie starring Judy Garland came out in 1939, 20 years after Baum's death in 1919.W.W. DENSLOW was born in Philadelphia on May 5, 1856. By the time he turned twenty, he was working for magazines and newspapers all over the country. He moved to Chicago in the 1890s where he met L. Frank Baum. They worked on several books together, including The Wizard of Oz, but had disagreements over the rights. As a result, it is the only Oz book that Denslow illustrated. He went on to become one of the most well known and prolific American artists of the turn of the century. He died in 1915.; Title: The Wizard of Oz (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) | [
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14,006 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1-The "duck" of the title is actually a cat, a fact that children will immediately recognize. But the duckling calling out to the feline still insists on calling it a duck and wanting to be friends. In spite of his persistent badgering, the cat politely refuses to join the little guy in dancing the puddle stomp. But after napping, the cat suddenly has a change of heart and decides to befriend the duckling after all. Bramsen's rhyming text is accompanied by bright illustrations in a pastoral setting. The detailed drawings are lovely-every blade of grass, flower petal, piece of tree bark, drop of splashed water, yellow fuzz on the duckling, and strand of white, black, and brown fur on the cat is meticulously rendered. Duckling displays several priceless facial expressions, although the cat doesn't look nearly as annoyed as it sounds. However, the story is slight, and the cat's decision to become the duckling's playmate is unconvincing. An additional offering.-Martha Simpson, Stratford Library Association, CT(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.A duckling pursues friendship with a cat, convinced the feline is actually another duck. Predictably, the cat rebuffs him, so the duckling puddle-stomps off on his own. Later the cat reconsiders, tracking down his new pal to proclaim himself also a duck with a QUACK!although he draws the line at getting wet. Duck is so pleased he declares, Well, duck or cat, youre my friend now, / which makes me want to shout MEOW! Bramsen, who also illustrated The Yellow Tutu (2009), contributes both text and pictures, employing a similar palettesky-blue backgrounds and bright yellowalthough here it is the duckling that is yellow rather than a tutu. Her realistic characters exude a cheery, greeting-card feel, which is generally pleasing except for the cats piercing stare. Rhyming helps make the text predictable, although certain phrases such as missed the boat may confuse young listeners. Pair with Willems Cat the Cat, Who Is That? (2010) and Coopers Pumpkin Soup (1999) for a friendship-themed story hour. Preschool-Kindergarten. --Kay Weisman; Title: Hey, Duck! | [
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14,007 | 2 | Nominated for the 2019 Oregon Readers Choice AwardThis affecting work of realistic fiction is one to be savoredeven by dedicated landlubbers. School Library Journal, starred review A touching, heartwarming story that reaffirms the idea that, for anyone, second chances are possible. Booklist, starred review Thematically rich, by turns exciting and reflective, this affectionate homage to the mariner life celebrates human commonality and difference in an increasingly interconnected world. Kirkus ReviewsROSANNE PARRY is always searching for the perfect wind in her sailboat, the Selkie, the perfect word in her tree house writing studio, and the perfect book for patrons at Annie Blooms Books. She lives with her family in Portland, Oregon. Visit her at RosanneParry.com.; Title: The Turn of the Tide | [
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14,008 | 2 | "This slim novel packs plenty of chills...a classic underdog story with a little extra macabre seasoning. Youngsters who cut their teeth on Edward Gorey will find this tale of death, redemption, and mischief just to their liking." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"Full-page, macabre illustrations appear throughout. Lemony Snicket, Harry Potter, and Neil Gaiman enthusiasts will appreciate this engaging, eccentric adventure." - School Library JournalLate at night, through a hidden window, the ghost of STEPHEN MESSER can be seen typing away in his study, high up in the haunted manor he shares with his wife in Durham, North Carolina. In a past life, Stephen was the author of Windblowne. Visit Stephen online at stephenmesser.com.GRIS GRIMLY can best be described as a storyteller. Through his distinctive style and wide selection of media as an author, illustrator, fine artist, sculptor, and filmmaker, he has captivated a variety of loyal collectors. Primarily known for his dark yet humorous children's books, Gris continues to haunt the imaginations of both young and old. Visit him online at madcreator.com.; Title: The Death of Yorik Mortwell | [
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14,009 | 0 | As the song says, everything old is new againat least it is to a young girl who revels in collecting and dressing up in hand-me-downs and secondhand finery. She inventively repurposes some garments and muses about the previous lives of others: I try to imagine / The places theyve been / And the faces theyve seen / And whose clothes theyll be / When theyve finished with me. With a deft rhythm and rhyme, Hobermans celebration of clothes well worn (and well loved) feels fresh and timely, despite the texts original publication in 1976, and it is an apt message for a new generation just learning the three Rsreduce, reuse, and recycle. Bartons new mixed-media and pencil illustrations, featuring a soft, faded quality and fabric-like patterns, show scenes of an exuberant red-haired girl, with younger brother in tow, piling on everything from a marching-band jacket to a weathered flannel shirt with equaland infectiousenthusiasm. A marvelous example of how a little creativity and imagination can elevate everyday economy into something much more fun. Preschool-Grade 1. --Kristen McKulskiStarred Review, School Library Journal, June 2012:The imaginative childs enthusiasm is infectiouskids might well be inspired to ask for secondhand outfits themselves. The overall effect is a visual celebration of old clothes.; Title: I Like Old Clothes | [
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14,010 | 0 | THEODOR SEUSS GEISELaka Dr. Seussis one of the most beloved childrens book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places Youll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into thirty languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seusss long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors for McElligots Pool, If I Ran the Zoo, and Bartholomew and the Oobleck, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Dr. Seuss's Sleep Softly Book (Dr. Seuss Nursery Collection) | [
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14,011 | 0 | TISH RABE is the author of 12 Cat in the Hat Learning Library books, as well as countless others.; Title: The Tree Doctor (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) (Step into Reading) | [
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14,012 | 0 | Erik Craddock grew up during the 80s and 90s on a steady diet of comics, video games, and pop culture.  It was during his time as a student at New York City's School of Visual Arts that Stone Rabbit was born.; Title: Stone Rabbit #7: Dragon Boogie | [
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14,013 | 2 | Although CECILIA GALANTE secretly wishes she could fly, she keeps her feet firmly on the ground in Kingston, PA, where she lives with her husband and three children. Cecilia is the author of five other novels for young adults and middle school kids, including The Patron Saint of Butterflies, which was a Booksense Pick, the Northeast Indie Booksellers YA Book of the Year, and a Recommended Read on Oprah's website. You can visit Cecilia on her website at www.ceciliagalante.com.; Title: Little Wings #3: Star-Bubble Trouble (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) | [
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14,014 | 2 | Justin has a plan: begin dating someone, enjoy his first kiss, and achieve popularity, including a seat at the Cool U lunch table. His crush is Chuck, ex-boyfriend of Becky, who has been forbidden by her father to date the football star (though they are still an item in secret). So Justin agrees to fake being Beckys new beau in order to be close to Chuck, in spite of his best friend Spencers advice and in complete denial of Chucks obvious heterosexuality. Dating Becky gains Justin popularity, but is the facade worth the cost? Rudetsky has created a funny, insecure, and in some ways stereotypical gay young man, out of the closet but still not sure of who he is and what he wants. Readers will figure out the plans end long before Justin, but that wont remove the appeal for those readers who identify with him. Grades 7-10. --Melissa MooreSETH RUDETSKY is the Broadway host, seven days a week, on SiriusXM Satellite Radio. As a pianist, Seth has played for more than a dozen Broadway shows including Ragtime, Les Miz, and Phantom. He was the Artistic Producer/Music Director for the first five annual Actors Fund Fall Concerts including Dreamgirls with Audra MacDonald and Hair with Jennifer Hudson. In 2007 he made his Broadway acting debut in The Ritz and has also appeared on TV in Law And Order Criminal Intent. As an author, he penned the books The Q Guide To Broadway, now in it's third printing, and the recently published Broadway Nights which was just released as an audio book on audible.com featuring Andrea Martin, Jonathan Groff and Kristin Chenoweth. He currently writes a weekly column on Playbill.com. Check out Seth's Sassy Blog at sethrudetsky.com.; Title: My Awesome/Awful Popularity Plan | [
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14,015 | 3 | Casey Stengel is an inspired choice for this third of Winters You Never Heard of biographies of baseball greats, each illustrated by a different artist. Blitt and Winter have teamed up before on picture books about the Founding Fathers, and here their sensibilities once more mesh brilliantly. The New York Times Book ReviewThe faded watercolors and scratchy lines of Barry Blitts illustrations give a feeling of historical distance to this entertaining account of Stengels career. The Wall Street JournalFrom the portraits onthe endpapers to the Stengelese quips in the text, heres a first-rate picture book for baseball fans.Bookliststarred reviewBlitt infuses his artwork with physical humor, and as readers follow Stengel through his highs, lows, and head-scratching in-betweens (like forgetting to put on pants before taking the field), theyll agree that 'They just dont make em like Casey Stengel anymore.' "Publishers Weekly starred review"This engaging title will have kids sprinting toward sports biographies to learn more about the many legendary players Stengel played ball with or managed. School Library Journalstarred reviewJonah Winter is the author of many award-winning books about baseball figures, including Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates; You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax?!; and You Never Heard of Willie Mays?! His other stellar titles include Here Comes the Garbage Barge!, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book; Frida, a Parents Choice Gold Medal winner; and Dizzy, the recipient of Best Book of the Year citations from Booklist, School Library Journal, The Horn Book, The Bulletin, and Kirkus Reviews. Barry Blitts illustrations have appeared on the cover of the New Yorker and have also graced the pages of the Chicago Tribune, the New York Times, Child magazine, and Entertainment Weekly. He is the illustrator of the childrens books While You Were Napping by Jenny Offill and George Washingtons Birthday by Margaret McNamara, as well as Once Upon a Time, the End: Asleep in 60 Seconds by Geoffrey Kloske.; Title: You Never Heard of Casey Stengel?! | [
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14,016 | 2 | *Starred Review* From the reassuring title onward, this vibrant picture book describes learning to ride a bicyclea monumental challenge for many children. A father guides his daughter through the process, which begins with choosing the perfect bike, watching others ride, and realizing that all those expert riders once learned this skill as a beginner, too. The girl begins to ride with the training wheels set low, then set high, and then removed. She takes some spills, gets back on, and tries again. When she is frustrated, her father encourages her to try again and again and againand eventually, she can ride a bicycle. So much is heartening about the book, from the fathers consistently kind, matter-of-fact tone to the fact that the process begins with simple steps and leads up to more challenging ones. Rendered in Raschkas signature style of fluid, kinetic brushstrokes, the ink-and-watercolor illustrations beautifully capture the action and emotion in each scene. (Safety-minded adults will also be happy to note that the girl is wearing an enormous helmet throughout the book.) Deceptively simple and perfectly paced for read-alouds, this latest from the two-time Caldecott medalist captures a childs everyday experience with gentle, joyful sensitivity. Preschool-Grade 2. --Carolyn PhelanStarred Review, Booklist, April 15, 2013:"Deceptively simple and perfectly paced for read-alouds, this latest from the two-time Caldecott medalist captures a childs everyday experience with gentle, joyful sensitivity."Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, February 25, 2013:Adults will close the book with a lump in their throats, children with a firm sense of purpose.Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, March 15, 2013:A wry, respectful ode to a rite of passage thats both commonplace and marvelous. This is one fun ride!Starred Review, School Library Journal, March 2013:The artists marvelous sequences, fluid style, and emotional intelligence capture all of the momentum and exhilaration of this glorious accomplishment.; Title: Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle | [
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14,017 | 11 | K-Gr 2-Cowboys Dwight, Darryl, and Dub are lamenting the fact that "Santy Claus" won't be able to find them out on the range. As each cowhand recalls a fond memory from Christmases past, their trusty cook "Cookie" doles out advice on what they can do now to get in the spirit. They decorate a cactus, char some cookies, and make costumes for the cows. Feeling low-down and forgotten on Christmas day, they are surprised back at camp by Santa himself. After an evening of food, presents, and making merry, Santa disappears into the night-and Cookie soon gallops back into camp, the unsuspecting cowboys none the wiser. The lively cartoonlike illustrations go hand-in-hand with the text and will entertain and amuse young readers in the mood for a Western-style Christmas.-Madeline J. Bryant, Los Angeles Public Library (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.ROB SANDERS mentors teachers, and teaches and coaches over 500 student writers at Jackson Elementary in Plant City, FL. Rob also leads writing training sessions for teachers, and writing camps for children. He blogs on Picture This!, a blog for picture book writers.; Title: Cowboy Christmas | [
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14,018 | 0 | Review, The Horn Book, November/December 2011"Rubels story of compassion hits all the right holiday notes; LaMarches lush, warm illustrations of glowing Christmas trees and smiling, caring characters drive home the central message of charity."Review, School Library Journal, October 1, 2011"Detailed characterizations and a straightforward tone keep the tender tale from becoming saccharine. LaMarches almost impressionistic colored-pencil illustrations put readers in the midst of the action."Review, Publishers Weekly, September 26, 2011"Author/historian Rubels story of a Depression-era familys connection to that first treeand the ripple effect of its bountiesputs the now magnificent symbol in perspective. LaMarche conveys emotional resonance with gauzy, soft-hued paintings of the inspirational proceedings."The Carpenters Gift captures two of New York Citys greatest traditions the Rockefeller Center tree lighting and giving back to people in need in a way that families can share together all year long. Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of the City of New YorkThe heartwarming tale told in The Carpenters Gift brings togetherthrough beautiful illustrations and a moving, multi-generational storytwo great traditions: the Rockefeller Center tree and the neighbor-helping-neighbor program of Habitat for Humanity. Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States and dedicated Habitat volunteerThrough my support of Habitat for Humanity, I have seen all of the good that can happen when people work alongside each other to build something better. I see the same thread in The Carpenters Gift, a sweet story about a young boy whose life is changed when new friends help his family build a house Susan Sarandon, actressMy dad was a carpenter who built the house we grew up in, and this book brings to mind his gentle nature and generosity. Garrison Keillor, storyteller; Title: The Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree | [
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14,019 | 2 | Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, December 1, 2011:An effervescent celebration of an overnight camping trip, with all the prepositions highlighted.SUSAN GAL began her illustration career as a poster and calendar artist. She then worked as an "actor with a pencil" for Disney Animation before returning to her native California to create fun and whimsical illustrations. You can read more about Susan at galgirlstudio.com.; Title: Into the Outdoors | [
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14,020 | 21 | Gr 69In the fifth and final book of this spin-off to the original "Five Ancestors" series (Random), Jake trains with a cycling team in China and explores his jackal side. Fans of the series won't be able to put down this latest page-turner.JEFF STONE lives in the Midwest with his wife, their two children, and a python named Yokwan (Cantonese for "Jade Bangle"). He holds a black belt in Shaolin-Do kung fu. While he's active in several forms of bike racing, mountain biking is his favorite. Jeff has been to San Francisco's Chinatown many times, but he has yet to meet any four-hundred-year-old apothecaries. (At least, that's what he tells people.); Title: Five Ancestors Out of the Ashes #3: Jackal | [
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14,021 | 11 | Alsdurf grew up on a dairy farm in southern Minnesota and it shows. Every note of this gentle, yet never patronizing, story of how milk is retrieved from cows is authentic, and its exactly these specifics that will be eye-opening to young readers: how the stanchions are lowered to keep the cows in place, how the teats are washed, how the milkers are attached with leather straps, and so forth. The story follows a little girl helping her father with the daily milking chores, a task of comforting repetition. Throughout, she repeats the same phrase: Every morning, every night, its milking time. Just as fine as the detailed descriptions is Alsdurfs way of conjuring the slow, quiet texture of farm life: The air is hot, heavy. Overhead a fan whirs. Tails swishing, the cows chomp and chew their cud. Johnson and Fanchers dusty watercolors lend the grit of a family farm a halcyon hue and match Alsdurfs realism at every step. A nicely understated glimpse at a life fewer and fewer kids are likely to see. Grades K-2. --Daniel KrausPHYLLIS ALSDURF grew up on a southern Minnesota dairy farm, where one of her chores was to run down the lane and bring the cows to the barn for milking. In that herd of Holsteins was her father's favorite, Jay-Jay, the cow to whom this book is dedicated. Today Phyllis teaches writing at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota. She lives in the Twin Cities with her husband, Jim, and two boxers, Stella and Sophie.STEVE JOHNSON and LOU FANCHER have illustrated over thirty-five books for children, including Jim Henson: The Guy Who Played with Puppets, A Boy Named FDR, and The Boy on Fairfield Street by Kathleen Krull; My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss; and New York's Bravest by Mary Pope Osborne. I Walk at Night by Lois Duncan was a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year. Steve and Lou live in California with their son, Nicholas. You can visit their website at johnsonandfancher.com; Title: It's Milking Time | [
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14,022 | 13 | Starred Review, Booklist, June 2012:With a text that stylistically sings yet is packed with information, the book introduces a woman who, though part of the Harlem Renaissance, is not well remembered by history.RENE WATSON is the author of the childrens picture book,A Place Where Hurricanes Happen(Random House, June 2010), which was featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams. Her middle grade novel,What Momma Left Medebuted as the New Voice for 2010 in middle grade fiction by The Independent Children's Booksellers Association. Renehas worked as a teaching-artist for more than 10 years, teaching creative writing and theater to elementary, middle, and high school students. She also uses writing and drama therapy to work with youth and adults. Rene lives in New York, NY.Christian Robinson is one of the most exciting childrens book artists working today, according to theNew York Times. He received a Caldecott Honor forLast Stop on Market Streetby Matt de la Pena, which was also a Newbery Medal winner and aNew York TimesBestseller. He also illustratedRain!by Linda Ashman, winner of the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award, andJosephineby Patricia Hruby Powell, recipient of aBoston GlobeHorn BookHonor and a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor. He lives in San Francisco. Learn more at TheArtOfFun.com.; Title: Harlem's Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence Mills | [
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14,023 | 0 | Gr 1-3-Children eager to move beyond easy readers and older students requiring simple text in a chapter-book format will find this title a good choice. As in many familiar folktale themes, Fox and Crow are trying to outwit each other. In the first episode, Fox tricks Crow into dropping a chunk of cheese right into his mouth. Crow then uses cheese to lure Fox into a cleverly designed trap. But where does the cheese come from? The third chapter shows both tricksters recognizing their mistakes. "That will teach you not to steal my cheese," says Mama Bear, whose presence in the earlier chapters will be noted by astute observers of Braun's lively, colorful cartoon-style illustrations. With its crisp writing and short sentences, this is a solid addition.-Gloria Koster, West School, New Canaan, CT(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted."The familiar fable about Fox and Crow, retold for new readers. Youngsters will quickly understand the word 'outfoxed' after reading these tales of flattery, greed and cheese, told as three connected short stories...Humorous watercolor illustrations are punctuated by thought bubbles showing the animal's plans...Funny chapter titles will amuse adults, and subtle visual details make this a fable book that new readers will return to."--Kirkus Reviews; Title: Fox and Crow Are Not Friends (Step into Reading) | [
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14,024 | 2 | CECILIA GALANTE's YA novel, The Patron Saint of Butterflies, was a Book Sense pick, the Northeast Indie Booksellers YA Book of the Year, and a Recommended Read for Teens on Oprah's Web site. She has also written The Sweetness of Salt, Wildwood, and Hershey Herself.KRISTI VALIANT is the illustrator ofPretty Minnie in Paris,Pretty Minnie in Hollywood, theLittle Wingschapter book series, andPenguin Cha-Cha, which she wrote and illustrated. She graduated magna cum laude from Columbus College of Art & Design. Kristi lives (and dances!) in Indiana with her husband and daughters. Visit Kristi onlineKristiValiant.com.; Title: Little Wings #2: Be Brave, Willa Bean! | [
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14,025 | 13 | K-Gr 3-Young Wu Daozi tries to please his calligraphy teacher, but his brush drips out squiggles and twists and dots, his lines turn into trees, his hooks catch fish, and "his dots burst into eyes, then pigs, and monkeys." Wu Daozi paints on walls in temples and teahouses, and even the great wall surrounding the city. His work becomes known and admired throughout China. One day he paints a butterfly so beautiful and delicate that it appears to be real. When the wind blows, the wing moves, just a little, and the butterfly suddenly flits off. Soon everything he creates either flutters, gallops, or rolls away. No one believes that his paintings come to life, except the children. Then one day, the emperor asks Daozi if he would create a masterpiece on a wall of the palace. Stunning ink, watercolor, and pencil artwork brings to life ancient China and the beautiful children who remained faithful to Daozi. Highly detailed and vibrantly colored, the illustrations render Daozi's paintings with brilliance. Children will appreciate the imaginative aspect of the text as well as the inspiring story of a boy who follows his dreams. Inviting and appealing, this title serves as a great addition to a unit on ancient China or Chinese Art.-Carol Connor, Cincinnati Public Schools, OH(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.*Starred Review* Swirling back through the mists of Chinese history, collaborators Look and So bring children the story of Wu Daozi, an artist with magic in his brush. As a boy in the late seventh century, Daozi was taught calligraphyat least the monks attempted to teach him. However, instead of letters, worms and horse tails fall from his brush, and when he takes his art into the city, his flowers and clouds are so full of vivacity and life that people from all over come to admire his work. But whats this? As Daozi grows older, hes startled to see the butterflies he draws take flight from the paper. A camel walks away from the wall. His crowds of followers dissipate, perhaps because they dont believe the art has come to life, but eventually, a new generation brings him to such heights of popularity that the emperor invites Daozi to paint a magnificent mural on a palace wallone that takes him the rest of his life. The authors note calls this picture book a reimagined life of the painter who brought spirit and motion to Chinese art. Certainly, Look and So have dipped deep into the well of artistry and creativity to produce a book that captures Daozis essence. The richly colored artwork is stunning in both its scope and particulars; inky calligraphy brushstrokes accent people and places. And the words are equally well chosen: the elderly Dazoi is drenched in the moons silver tears. This combination of talents happily never forgets its audience in an offering as child-appealing and whimsical as it is handsome. Grades K-3. --Ilene Cooper; Title: Brush of the Gods | [
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14,026 | 2 | JARRETT J. KROSOCZKA is the author and illustrator of seven other Lunch Lady graphic novels, as well as numerous popular picture books, including Ollie, Punk Farm, Punk Farm on Tour, Max for President, and Baghead.; Title: Lunch Lady and the Picture Day Peril: Lunch Lady #8 | [
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14,027 | 2 | *Starred Review* Lalla lives in Mauritania where the sun burns, the sands shift, and all answer the call to prayer. It is her wish to wear, like the women around her, a malafa, or airy, colorful cloth worn over clothes and covering the head. Lalla wants to wear the malafa for its beauty, but her mother explains that the cloths purpose is for more than beauty. She tells her sister, Selma, that she wants to wear it to be mysterious; Selma laughs and says that isnt a good enough reason. Neither is Lallas desire to transition from a girl to a woman. Only when she tells her mother that I want a malafa so I can pray like you do does she receive her coveted cloth. Cunnane explains in an authors note that when she first lived in Mauritania, she believed wearing the veil was repressive, but the peoples relaxed and colorful expression of their faith and culture changed her mind. She will certainly make readers think about their preconceived notions thanks to a text that is as thoughtful as it is charming. Hadadi, who is Iranian, creates paper collages with a whimsical beauty that work well with the storys sense of longing. The women, all individualized, exude true warmth, and readers will feel a quiet satisfaction when Lalla joins them. A special offering. Grades K-3. --Ilene CooperStarred Review, Kirkus Reviews, September 1, 2013:"Poetic language, attractive illustrations and a positive message about Islam, without any didacticism: a wonderful combination.Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, September 9, 2013:"The warm, affirming portrait of Islam makes this a valuable resource for both Muslim audiences and a broader readership interested in potentially unfamiliar customs and observances of faith."Starred Review, School Library Journal, November 2013:This book incorporates authentic cultural details in both the poetic text and the evocative illustrations [A] lovely original story.Starred Review, Booklist, November 15, 2013:"The women, all individualized, exude true warmth, and readers will feel a quiet satisfaction when Lalla joins them. A special offering."; Title: Deep in the Sahara | [
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14,028 | 2 | Gr 1-3-Carefully posed photographs and short poems present a cast of attractive dogs appearing in human guise as they did in the Schmidts's Loose Leashes (Random, 2009). Representing schoolchildren, one pup wears safety goggles while one sports a backpack, but otherwise they are not clothed. They are all handsome, and many have naturally mournful-looking faces so that they seem expressive. Only the poems suggest that they might be active, playful, or naughty. Seeing a couple of canines seated nicely on a chair next to an office door labeled "Principal," readers are told that "one of these two fellows/chewed up their teacher's shoe." The spare use of props and settings, starting with a large yellow school bus with dogs gazing out of four windows, generally represent school activities. "Book Nook" seriously misses the mark, however, with broad shelves of what appear to be thin, identical bound files in varied colors. "Tales of knights and fairy tales,/Facts on mummies, bats, or whales!" It doesn't really look to be "this cool place." Though the scheme and poetry fall flat, both do offer nice variety in the poetic forms and dogs. A concluding "class" list identifies an impressive 31 different breeds-only one dog appears twice, though some are similar in appearance. Some teachers may find useful examples for teaching poetry, and dog-loving browsers will be attracted by these endearing animals.-Margaret Bush, Simmons College, Boston(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.AMY SCHMIDT has been writing children's poetry and short stories for several years. She enjoys the challenge of finding just the right form and words for her poetry. Ron and Amy live in the Northeast with their two children, Rory and Tess, and their gigantic white dog. They enjoy spending time with their family and advocating for animal welfare and literacy causes.RON SCHMIDT's first photo shoot, at age ten, was a wildlife expedition of his suburban New Jersey neighborhood. Armed with an old camera he'd received as a gift, Ron took pictures of his dog and some city squirrels. After studying photography in college he worked with several high fashion and celebrity photographers before opening his own studio. As a dog lover, Ron spends most days taking photographs of man's best friend, only now he has a way better camera.; Title: Dog-Gone School | [
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14,029 | 2 | In the previous installment (Alvin Ho: Allergic to Dead Bodies, Funerals, and Other Fatal Circumstances, 2011), Alvin conquered death. This time he must contend with new life. Mrs. Ho is expecting and Alvin is caught off guard. Whats worse, he seems to be suffering a sympathic pregnancy: he eats all the time, his Firecracker Man costume fits snuggly across his belly, he is often low on energy, and it appears the condition is contagious to other boys in his class. To be fair, they only binge eat ice cream, because eating frequently is the best way to have a well nourished baby. In addition to baby drama, Alvin must also help protect the family from a rash of burglaries in Concord (his beloved but scary hometown) while his father is away on business, take hockey lessons, and help earthquake victims in Haiti. Look and Pham again provide a lively reading experience, depicting Alvin and his continued anxiety issues in a relatable, sympathetic, and humorous way. Grades 2-4. --Courtney JonesLenore Look is the author of the popular Alvin Ho series, as well as the Ruby Lu series. She has also written several acclaimed picture books, including Henrys First-Moon Birthday, Uncle Peters Amazing Chinese Wedding, and Brush of the Gods. Lenore lives in Hoboken, New Jersey. LeUyen Pham is the illustrator of the Alvin Ho series, as well as The Best Birthday Party Ever by Jennifer LaRue Huget; Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio, a New York Times bestseller; and the Freckleface Strawberry series by Julianne Moore. She is the author and illustrator of the picture books Big Sister, Little Sister and All the Things I Love About You. LeUyen lives in San Francisco. Learn more at leuyenpham.com.; Title: Alvin Ho: Allergic to Babies, Burglars, and Other Bumps in the Night | [
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14,030 | 13 | BooklistOnline.com, April 12, 2012:"This leveled reader features appealing characters, widely spaced type, and an easy-to-follow plot, with enough twists to keep emergent readers interested."DEVON KINCH is the author-illustrator of the Pretty Penny series. It is Devon's belief that young children can avoid financial trouble by learning how to establish a healthy relationship with money at an early age. Devon studied painting and art history, and earned her Master's Degree in Design from the School of Visual Arts in 2009. She lives in the Hudson Valley of New York State, with her husband and daughter.; Title: Pretty Penny Comes Up Short (Step into Reading) | [
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14,031 | 13 | Deceased. MARY BLAIR (1911-1978) is revered in both the children's animation and illustration industries. For nearly four decades, she was involved with many important Disney projects. She created the concept paintings for the animated films Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Alice in Wonderland, and designed the 1964-65 New York World's Fair exhibit "It's a Small World." Mary Blair illustrated only a few picture books, but they include one of the best-loved classic Little Golden Books: I Can Fly. ; Title: A Mary Blair Treasury of Golden Books | [
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14,032 | 0 | Norton Juster is the author of the beloved classic The Phantom Tollbooth, which has sold more than two million copies since it was first published nearly 50 years ago. He is also an architect and the author of other highly acclaimed children's books, including The Dot and the Line, which was made into an Academy Award-winning film, and The Hello, Goodbye Window, illustrated by Chris Raschka, which received the Caldecott Medal.; Title: Alberic the Wise and Other Journeys | [
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14,033 | 2 | For over 20 years, ILENE COOPER has been writing both fiction and nonfiction books for children, including The Golden Rule, Jack: The Early Years of J.F.K., and her Stepping Stones Absolutely Lucy, Lucy on the Loose, Look at Lucy!, Lucy on the Ball, and Lucy's Tricks and Treats. She is also the children's books editor at the ALA's Booklist magazine.DAVID MERRELL also did the interior illustrations for Look at Lucy!, Lucy on the Ball, and Lucy's Tricks and Treats.; Title: Absolutely Lucy #6: Thanks to Lucy | [
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14,034 | 2 | Gr 5-8-In 1966, Abby lives on a ranch in California where her family trains and sells horses. In this fifth story about her, she interacts with the yearling Jack, destined for the track; Beebop, a rodeo bucking horse; and Gee Whiz, a big ex-racehorse that may have jumping talent and is very clever at opening closed gates. The teen's life revolves around her church, some activities with friends, and taking care of the horses. Various characters drift in and out of the narrative. An elderly man at her church, Brother Abner, shares stories with her about the world, which help her to start thinking about more than her present life. The dilemma of the Vietnam draft is briefly touched upon concerning her older brother, Danny. Abby is a smart and appealing protagonist, but the novel moves slowly; it is like reading a person's daily blog rather than an exciting or unexpected story. Even her relationship with Gee Whiz never seems fully realized.-Carol Schene, formerly at Taunton Public Schools, MA(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journal. LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Bookish, horse-loving young teens are well served by Smileys series featuring Abby, who lives with her Fundamentalist Christian family on a Carmel, California, horse farm. The titular horse is a giant white former race champ that is stabled with Abbys family while his owners decide on his next career. Now in her first year of high school, Abbys attention is divided: along with Gee Whiz, True Blue and Jack (two previously series-featured horses) are in her familys stables; and changes arrive at her church, with the death of a longtime leader, and in her family, as her older brother is drafted during the Vietnam War. Slow, steady plot pacing introduces younger readers to adult-style literary fiction. Grades 4-8. --Francisca Goldsmith; Title: Gee Whiz: Book Five of the Horses of Oak Valley Ranch | [
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14,035 | 2 | Booklist, May 15, 2012:"Featuring humor, suspense, and an exotic undersea setting filled with wonders, dangers, and fantastical beings (including water-zombie merpeople, kelpies, and selkies), this is an entertaining read that series followers will especially enjoy. A symbol of a dragon’s footprint appears throughout and lets readers know to visit www.thedragonkeepers.com for more information about the magical world."KATE KLIMO grew up in the little town of Sea Cliff, with the Stenson Memorial Library just down the street from her house. She got her first wallet when she was eight, not for money but to hold her library card. She can still remember exactly where on the shelves her favorite books of fantasy sat. In Middletown, New York, where she and her husband Harry raised their three sons, the library is housed in a wonderful old railway station-and from there, she and her family have taken many memorable trips.; Title: Dragon Keepers #5: The Dragon in the Sea | [
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14,036 | 2 | PreS-KLittle Green, so named because he is a little green ball, knows one word, and he is excited to share it. "Go!" he yells as he bounces into the town's construction site. Hearing the cries, the bulldozer wakes up first, and soon the cement mixer, the hauler, the tow truck, and all the other heavy equipment are up and working on a new bridge. The more Little Green shouts, the faster everyone moves. But too much "Go, go, go!" is not a good thing. The trucks are now working too fast to do their jobs properly. Just then, in rolls Little Red, who yells "Stop!" The momentary pause allows everyone to reorganize, but since Little Red and Little Green are exact opposites, confusion still reigns. After much trial and error, they find the perfect blend of "Stop" and "Go" to finish the bridge on time. Everyone is happy, and then Little Yellow comes to town. His message is "Slow down," which are the "perfect words for a busy bridge." The town will surely live happily ever after. The artwork is a mixture of collage and digitally rendered cartoons; the colorful equipment is anthropomorphized and drawn in a childlike hand. The plot is rather simple, but young construction enthusiasts will likely take to the bright illustrations.Roxanne Burg, Orange County Public Library, CACHARISE MERICLE HARPER has written and illustrated numerous children's books, including Pink Me Up!; Cupcake; When Randolph Turned Rotten; and the Bean Dog and Nugget series. She lives in Mamaroneck, New York, with her husband and their two children. Charise loves creating art and stories, petting her cat, drinking coffee, and eating pie.; Title: Go! Go! Go! Stop! | [
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14,037 | 2 | ELISEALLENis a vibrant new voice in teen fiction. "Populazzi" is her first book for young adults. She has written for children's television and film and is co-writing Hilary Duff's first novel for teens, "Elixir. "She lives with her family in sunny Southern California.; Title: Princess Charm School (Barbie) (Step into Reading) | [
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14,038 | 2 | Martins debut features something unusual in childrens books: an orphanage that is run by kind people. Headmaster Oddfellow Bluebeard takes in orphaned children as well as individuals of all stripes, which include a boy with an onion for a head, a hedgehog, and a family of bears. After Delia arrives at this curious place, she finds that instead of math, reading, and spelling, students take lessons in fairy tales and folktales, cryptozoology (the study of mysterious or imaginary animals), and astronomy. Special occasions at the school include excursions to search for the Green Monster and Haircut Day, which comes around twice a year. Facing each chapter opener is a portrait of a single character, along with a caption, which reveals interesting tidbits: for instance, Ollie is the kind of onion that makes you laugh rather than cry. With the books quirky illustrations, satisfying attention to detail (pancakes come in the shapes of stars, hearts, and rabbits), and a loving family stitched together from the scraps of other families, early readers may find themselves drawn to this novels strange charm. Grades 2-4. --Ann KelleyEMILY WINFIELD MARTIN sketches, paints, and stitches to create imaginary worlds and characters. She is the author/illustrator of The Black Apple's Paper Doll Primer. Her store, The Black Apple, has been featured in national publications and on TV shows, including the New York Times and The Martha Stewart Show. Oddfellow's Orphanage is both Emily's first book for children and her first novel! The inspiration came from the real I.O.O.F. (Independent Order of Oddfellows), dancing bears, ragtime music, and magic and mysterium of all sorts. Originally, Emily painted portraits of the children and adults at the imaginary orphanage, and from the portraits the stories emergedenough to fill a book! Emily lives among the giant fir trees of Portland, Oregon, with her fellow adventurer, Josiah, and their cat Miette. Visit her on line at the blackapple.typepad.com or etsy.com/shop/theblackapple.; Title: Oddfellow's Orphanage | [
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14,039 | 2 | For over 20 years, ILENE COOPER has been writing both fiction and nonfiction books for children, including The Golden Rule, Jack: The Early Years of J.F.K., and her Stepping Stones Absolutely Lucy, Lucy on the Loose, Look at Lucy! and Lucy on the Ball. She is also the children's books editor at ALA Booklist magazine.DAVID MERRELL also did the interior illustrations for Look at Lucy! and Lucy on the Ball.; Title: Absolutely Lucy #5: Lucy's Tricks and Treats | [
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14,040 | 0 | JANE KENDALL is the author of Horse Diaries #4: Maestoso Petra, as well as many other titles. She has also illustrated more than two dozen children's books. Jane has been a senior writer for Greenwich Magazine since 1992. She has written for The New York Times on film history and teaches a college-level writing course for the Institute of Children's Literature. She was an enthusiastic rider growing up, and on one memorable occasion went Christmas caroling on horseback.; Title: Horse Diaries #9: Tennessee Rose | [
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14,041 | 6 | Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, May 28, 2012:Grey expertly skewers toy marketing while creating comedic, large-scale dramas in a child-sized world.Starred Review, Booklist, April 15, 2012:Here's another standout from a popular franchiseThe adventures that toys have apart from their owners is a surefire theme worth revisiting time and even more so when done with this much panache.Starred Review, School Library Journal, April 1, 2012:Grey fills the spreads with color and action, providing plenty of high jinks and hilarious happenings.Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, March 1, 2012:A wonderfully satirical, action-packed romp that echoes the grand tradition of comic books as it ingeniously communicates the complete absorption of imaginative play.MINI GREY is the creator of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award-winning picture book Traction Man Is Here! and its sequel, Traction Man Meets Turbodog. The books received five and six starred reviews, respectively. Quirky, off-the-wall humor can also be seen in Three by the Sea, The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon, Ginger Bear, and Jim, Who Ran Away from His Nurse and Was Eaten by a Lion.; Title: Traction Man and the Beach Odyssey | [
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14,042 | 0 | SUSAN E. GOODMAN is the author of several nonfiction Step into Reading titles: Monster Trucks!, Motorcycles! and Choppers! A dedicated journalist and adventurer, Susan will stop at nothing for a story, having gone so far as attending space camp, and flying aboard a cargo plane bound for the Artic Circle!Photographer MICHAEL J. DOOLITTLE collaborated with writer Susan E. Goodman on the abovementioned Step into Reading titles, and the Ultimate Field Trip series, going so far as to dangle from rain forest trees, helicopters, and rooftops to get the perfect shot.; Title: Trains! (Step into Reading) | [
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14,043 | 7 | ERIK CRADDOCK grew up during the '80s and '90s on a steady diet of comics, video games, and pop culture. It was during his time as a student at New York City's School of Visual Arts that Stone Rabbit was born.; Title: Stone Rabbit #8: Robot Frenzy | [
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14,044 | 13 | Yates bibliophile star of Dog Loves Books (2010) is back, this time in an ode to drawing. When Dog receives a blank book from his aunt Dora, he is initially unsure of its purposeluckily theres a note of explanation, and Dog immediately pulls out his pens, pencils, and brushes and sets to work. As with the best artwork, Dogs efforts are transformative: the door he draws opens, and he steps through it. There, he draws a stickman (kids will relate), and they doodle together. When the page is brimming over with stars and curlicues, they turn the page to a blank one and create new friendsa pink owl, a striped duck, and a more traditional-looking orange crab. The quintet draw themselves into adventures until the duck creates something that spoils everything, and they need to find their way out of the sketchbook. Dog, with his floppy ears and irrepressible love of books and creativity, is a charmer, and little kids will find his enthusiasm inspiring. Storytime and activity possibilities abound. Grades K-3. --Ann KelleyStarred Review, School Library Journal, June 2012:This book will inspire and entertain young artists and fun-loving readers alike.; Title: Dog Loves Drawing | [
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14,045 | 0 | Gr 2-4-Twisted sentence structure, tongue twisters, forced rhyme scheme, and lack of a consistent cadence make this offering a difficult read-aloud. "See this wonderful boat bobbing here on the water?/It's my Super-Stupendous Shipshape Shark Spotter" is one of the better-scanning lines, but still is a clunky read. Written at an almost fourth-grade reading level and illustrated in a cartoon style, the book's intended audience is unclear. Older students would be better served by reading a nonfiction text about sharks, many of which are listed in the back matter, including David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes's Face to Face With Sharks (National Geographic, 2009). Readers should skip right to these additional resources. Buy only where the TV show is popular.-Kelly Roth, Bartow County Public Library, Cartersville, GA(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.BONNIE WORTH is the author of countless books for young readers, among them the Cat in the Hat Learning Library books If I Ran the Rain Forest, Great Day for Pup!, Oh Say Can You Seed? (winner of the 2003 Ohio Farm Bureau Award), There's No Place Like Space!, Wish for a Fish, Oh Say Can You Say Di-No-Saur?,Would You Rather Be a Pollywog?, Ice Is Nice!, and Safari, So Good!Among the many books illustrated by ARISTIDES RUIZ are all the Cat in the Hat Learning Library Books.JOE MATHIEU has illustrated countless children's books.; Title: Hark! A Shark!: All About Sharks (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) | [
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14,046 | 2 | Gr 8 UpAlliance is the second installment in Frost's action-packed series. While it is possible to enjoy without having read The Paladin Prophecy (Random House, 2012), events proceed fairly quickly, so readers may miss elements of the backstory. In this sequel, Will West and his roommates continue to uncover the evil doings of the Knights of Charlemagne, learning more about their history and finding even more secrets hidden at the Center. The Knights seem to anticipate every move Will and his friends make; could they have a traitor in their midst? Frost's novel has action and suspense mixed with aliens and genetically modified humans, so it will appeal to science fiction fans. There are several unresolved plot points which presumably will be tied up as the series continues. There is plenty of action, but lengthy explanations occasionally drag down the pacing. Purchase where the first book is popular or where there is a strong demand for sci-fi and mystery.Saleena L. Davidson, South Brunswick Public Library, Monmouth Junction, NJThe action-packed New York Times bestseller!"Frosts novel has action and suspense mixed with aliens and genetically modified humans, so it will appeal to science fiction fans." --SLJ; Title: Alliance: The Paladin Prophecy Book 2 | [
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14,047 | 12 | 1. Gallantine. Illustrated step-by-step in my book. Get out the minced calf's udder and the pickled tongue! Ambitious cooks will follow it with the recipe just below.2. Chocolate log cake (bche de Nol). An edible crafts project with the kids that calls for making meringue mushrooms and marzipan leaves.3. Bouillabaisse. Say "boo-ya-BESS". See the Marseille page in my book for the last word.4. Baked Alaska. Oohs and aahs all around. Save time and construct it with store-bought cake and ice-cream but coat it with home-made meringue. What to do with all the leftover egg yolks? Make....5. Mayonnaise. Julia developed her own special technique and before publication in "Mastering the Art of French Cooking", guarded her secret recipe with skills learned in the OSS.6. Boeuf Bourguignon. Classic beef stew.7. Calf's brains in brown butter sauce (cervelles au beurre noir). Does eating brains make one brainier? I'll not be the guinea pig.8. Rabbit stew (rabbit ragout). After the pet bunny has chewed through yet another electrical cord: a solution.9. Plain French bread (pain Franais). Hundreds of pounds of flour and thousands of hours of experimentation went into perfecting this recipe. "How can a nation be called great if its bread tastes like Kleenex?" asked Julia.10. Crme brle. Rich custard dessert with crispy melted sugar crust. As Julia liked to say, "Every woman should have a blow torch!"Chicago Tribune, June 27, 2012: "Hartland deftly portrays in both word and drawing the awkward grace, the passionate personality and the spunky gusto of her subject. At times, you can practically hear Julia's trademark trill leaping cheerily out of the pages.New York Times, June 15, 2012:"...bursting with exuberant urban-naf gouache paintings and a hand-lettered text that somehow manages to recount every second of Childs life."Wall Street Journal, August 4, 2012:"A charming introduction to the woman and her career, told in cluttered-yet-delightful illustratinos and exuberant hand-lettered text."Boston Globe, August 14, 2012:"Author Jessie Hartland chronicles Childs rise to fame in a unique way. The book has the look and feel of a scrapbook, with handwritten text and numerous doodles that make it a fun read."Epicurious.com, July 13, 2012:"Visually, it's just delightful; Hartland captures the boundless energy, the joie de vivre that I imagine Julia exuded in person. And just in time for Bastille Day, there's a crpe recipe for you to try." Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, March 19, 2012:Chef and TV personality Julia Child likely would have delighted in and hooted over this wide-ranging picture-book biography. Readers young and old will devour this fte pour les yeux.Starred Review, Booklist, July 1, 2012:...achieves a feel that is a perfect match for Childs personality and cooking style: exuberant, messy, gangly, and charming."Kirkus Reviews, April 1, 2012:"Lively tableaux deliver an affectionate tribute to this strong-minded womanWhile these stories may be familiar to adult readers, they are here perfectly pitched to introduce the determined woman who became synonymous with French cooking in America.School Library Journal, May 2012:"Books for young foodies are very popular, and this is one that any library embracing the trend should have...Hartlands style makes for a quick but informative read that portrays Child as a fascinating, groundbreaking, but still grounded person. Children interested in food and cooking will get a lot out of the book."; Title: Bon Appetit! The Delicious Life of Julia Child | [
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14,048 | 2 | "Towell tucks violent tempests, maggoty slime, hideous transformations, nightmares, sudden terrors and like atmosphere-building elements into a rousingly melodramatic literary debut." Kirkus Reviews"If a studio hasn't already snapped up the rights to a feature film, they would be fools not to do it." Edge"A splendidly odd little tale." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksKATY TOWELL is the creator of the Childrin R Skary website. She is also a graphic designer, writer, and illustrator in Los Angeles with dreams of one day being the scary old lady in the house about which all the neighborhood children tell ghost stories. When not doing these things, she collects antiques, strange teas, and carnivorous houseplants, and she plays a little tune on her violin now and again.; Title: Skary Childrin and the Carousel of Sorrow | [
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14,049 | 0 | K-Gr 2-Mermaids are sleeping in coral caves and, in that same water, pirates are snoring in their ship. In the trunks below deck, genies dream on sand in their lamps; that sand was also used to build sand castles where sea serpents sleep. The magical world is at rest: unicorns, giants, goblins, and dwarves. Readers discover that under the same moon where fairies are slumbering is a dreaming child. In this bedtime story, it is the illustrations that shine. The palette, while muted, is still lush and full. Collage is used to great effect to create texture; readers will be tempted to run their hands over the pages, hoping to feel the mountains and trees themselves. The full-bleed artwork spreads over two pages; one can almost imagine that the world extends past the confines of the layout. The dreamlike fantasy world is captured expertly. Unfortunately, the text is not as successful; the rhyming pattern is singsongy and the lines are often forced. They combine to make a challenging read-aloud; it is easy to trip over the words and the story becomes muddled and confusing. With stunning artwork like this, it is a shame that the text isn't stronger.-Laura Lutz, Pratt Institute, New York City(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.ANN BONWILL is the author of Bug and Bear, Naughty Toes, Pocket's Christmas Wish, and I Don't Want to Be a Pea. She lives in Virginia with her husband, their young son, and a crazy Welsh corgi dog named Arthur.STEVE JOHNSON and LOU FANCHER, a husband-and-wife team, are the illustrators of over 30 books, including: Jim Henson: The Guy Who Played with Puppets by Kathleen Krull; The Boy on Fairfield Street, also by Kathleen Krull; My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss; New York's Bravest by Mary Pope Osborne; and Amazing Peace by Maya Angelou. Their book with Louis Duncan, I Walk at Night, was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. They are also the recipients of a Society of Illustrators Gold Medal.; Title: When Mermaids Sleep | [
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14,050 | 2 | Gr 57Eleven-year-old Ellie Cruz's life changes dramatically when her mother brings a teenage boy home one night and she learns it is her estranged grandfather. Melvin is a scientist who has figured out how to reverse aging and is now 13 again. Tensions are high between Melvin and his adult daughter, Ellie's mother, but Ellie feels like she now has the opportunity to really get to know her grandfather. Her interest in science blossoms, and she is eager to help Melvin retrieve the jellyfish specimen he used in his experiments so he can publish his discovery. Fascinated, Ellie learns about the work of Jonas Salk, Robert Oppenheimer, and Marie Curie. But as she learns more, she realizes that scientific discoveries often have unforeseen consequences. Readers are carried along with Ellie as she navigates old and new friendships in her first year in middle school with the added complication of her teenage grandfather at the same school. Short chapters keep the story moving at an engaging pace, and the interactions among the characters will easily hold readers' interest. Ellie's growing relationship with her grandfather helps her make discoveries about herself. Melvin, who begins as unapologetically single-minded in his determination to continue his work, also learns from Ellie. With humor and heart, Holm has crafted a story about life, family, and finding one's passion that will appeal to readers willing to imagine the possible.Amanda Raklovits, Champaign Public Library, ILPublishers Weekly starred review, May 26, 2014:This is top-notch middle-grade fiction with a meaty dilemma, humor, and an ending that leaves room for the possibility of a sequel. Bookliststarred review, July 1, 2014:"A great choice for book groups and class discussions as well as individual reading."New York Times Books Review, August 24, 2014:"Youth, old age, life, death, love, possibilities, and oh yes goldfish all come together in this warm, witty and wise novel.The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books, September 2014:"Holms writing is crisp, accessible, and well paced, and her enthusiasm for science and its impact emerges clearly and consistently but not overbearingly, with clear, appreciative nods to the world of theater and its purpose in our lives. Indeed, this novel explores weighty elements of human existence with a light touch, allowing readers to engage with the issues at multiple levels; an excellent appendix of recommended readings encourages exploration and dialogue. This novel would make an ideal classroom read aloud, particularly to expose students to the rich and rewarding STEM fields."; Title: The Fourteenth Goldfish | [
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14,051 | 2 | Praise for the Sammy Keyes series: Van Draanen offers such an explosive combination of high-stakes sleuthing, hilarity, and breathlessly paced action that its impossible to turn the pages fast enough. Kirkus Reviews Theres no stopping Sammy.Publishers WeeklyAn intelligent, gutsy, flawed, and utterly likable heroine.Booklist"Move over, Nancy Drewa new sleuth is on the scene.Girls Life"Think a combination of Carl Hiaasens Flush and Janet Evanovichs Stephanie Plum books and youll be right on target. School Library JournalA high-quality, high-amp mystery series. The Horn Book This funny, clever series is NOT for kids only. I challenge the most seasoned mystery reader to guess who done it. Cozies, Capers, and Crimes Sammy Keyes comes armed with attitude. Orlando SentinelSammy doesnt find mysteries to solvethey find her. Arizona RepublicHumor, romance and adventure; this story is an absolute blast. Chicago Tribune If you havent met Sammy Keyes yet, now is the time. Childrens LiteratureWENDELIN VAN DRAANEN was a classroom teacher for many years before becoming a full-time writer. The books in the Sammy Keyes mystery series have been embraced by critics and readers alike, withSammy Keyes and the Hotel Thiefreceiving the Edgar Allan Poe Award for best childrens mystery. Wendelin is also the author of many award-winning novels, includingFlipped,The Running Dream,Runaway, Confessions of a Serial Kisser,Swear to Howdy,The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones, and Wild Bird.You can find her online at WendelinVanDraanen.com and @WendelinVanD, and you can follow Sammy Keyes on Facebook.; Title: Sammy Keyes and the Power of Justice Jack | [
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14,052 | 0 | "This humorous and outrageous storyline [reaches] a level of fantasy and silliness that is completely appropriate. Doyle writes clearly and engagingly with just about the right amount of attitude and suspense for the target age readers. For kids who love to read or boys who may be reluctant readers, this is a very good choice." -TimeToPlayMag.comBILL DOYLE is the author of Behind Enemy Lines: True Stories of Amazing Courage (Scholastic), the Crime Through Time series (Little, Brown), and the first Keats and Henry adventure, Attack of the Shark-Headed Zombie. He's also written for Sesame, Time for Kids, and Rolling Stone. He lives in New York City. Check out his Web site at BillDoyle.net.SCOTT ALTMANN did the cover illustrations for Hanging Hill, The Smoky Corridor, and The Black Heart Crypt. He likes sushi, playing guitar, and causing mischief.; Title: Stampede of the Supermarket Slugs (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) | [
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14,053 | 2 | "With the faerie and mortal lands crumbling away, a teenage girl must work with both worlds if anyone is to survive.The Bones of Faerie series concludes with this high-stakes adventure for Liza. Relative peace has descended upon Lizas town, where she practices her summoner magic and waits for her half-faerie baby sister to be born. But the forest is showing new dangers, though subtle ones: a strange-smelling gray leaf that crumbles away; a dying squirrel whose back half has turned to dust; a pair of empty boots, as far apart as a man might stand, filled with the same dust. Lizas quest to find out whats wrong reveals fresh disasters. In Faerie, the dust is everywhere but hardly as tragic as the fire fever radiation poisoningthats devastated the population since the War. In the mortal world, the dust is rapidly spreading in the bloodthirsty, carnivorous forest that was Faeries weapon against the humans. Lizas solution to the problem of the rapidly unwinding universe is not always easy to follow, but the personal is sufficiently compelling to outweigh any problems with the metaphysical.In a satisfying trilogy conclusion, Liza confronts the conflicts between saving the world and saving her friends in an environment where nobody is willing to let go of the last generations hatreds." --Kirkus Reviews"Fans of the first two novels of this series will be delighted to read the wrap-up to this trilogy. Liza continues to be a strong female protagonist, and the supporting cast of characters, both faerie and human, are well drawn and interesting. Besides the suspense of survival, this story also explores the themes of use and abuse of powers and talents. This is a satisfying finish to the Bones of Faerie trilogy that both junior and senior high students will be eager to read." -- VOYAJANNI LEE SIMNER lives in the Arizona desert, where the plants know how to bite and even the dandelions have thorns. In spite of these things--or perhaps because of them--she's convinced she lives in one of the most stunning places on Earth. Janni has written the three books of the Bones of Faerie Trilogy--Bones of Faerie, Faerie Winter, and Faerie After--as well as a contemporary Icelandic fantasy, Thief Eyes. She's also published four books for younger readers and more than thirty short stories, including one in the Welcome to Bordertown anthology.; Title: Faerie After: Book 3 of the Bones of Faerie Trilogy | [
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14,054 | 11 | Peg likes solving problems. Her cat, Cat, likes helping her. And both of them like pie. One day when they visit Pig at the farm, they happen to have a pie, which Peg divides. ButBig Problem!theres one small piece left. So Cat opens the door to the chicken coop and brings out a chickie to eat the pie. Problem solved? Nope. Big Problem! The doors unlatched, and soon 100 chickens are leaping and somersaulting around the yard. Although its billed as a math-concept book, theres relatively little here about counting (most of the addition comes from counting chickens or from the simple addition used to indicate page numbers). That aspect could have been dropped because this is plenty cute on its own. The effort put into the designgraph paper backgrounds, typewriter lettering, and pages overflowing with tiny, identical chicksmakes for a real eye-catcher. The ebullient pictures match a text thats as funny as it is fowl. Kids can count away, but mostly theyll be giggling. Preschool-Grade 1. --Ilene CooperBILLY ARONSON is an author, illustrator, and television writer whose credits include Sesame Workshop's Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures and Nickelodeon's The Wonder Pets!, for which he won an Emmy. He is also the co-creator of PBS's Emmy Award-winning cartoon, Peg+Cat. Billy lives in Brooklyn with his wife Lisa Vogel and their offspring, Jake and Anna.JENNIFER OXLEY is an author, illustrator, television writer/director, and the recipient of multiple Emmy Awards for her work on Nick Jr.'s Little Bill and as co-creator of PBS's Peg+Cat. Jennifer lives and works in New York City as an independent filmmaker and artist.; Title: The Chicken Problem | [
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14,055 | 2 | MARK FROST partnered with David Lynch to create and produce the groundbreaking television series Twin Peaks. He has written screenplays, including Fantastic Four, and is the New York Times bestselling author of eight adult books, including The List of Seven, The Second Objective, The Greatest Game Ever Played, and The Match. To learn more, visit ByMarkFrost.com.ONEWILLS RULES FOR LIVING #1:IF YOU REALLY WANT TO KEEP A SECRET, DONT TELL ANYBODY.Have you ever tasted champagne, Will?Cant say that I have, no, sir.Franklin Greenwood gestured to his butler, Lemuel Clegg, who directed one of the uniformed staff members standing by with an open bottle toward Will.Just a splash, said Franklin, then leaned over toward his grandson, seated to his right, and winked. Its not as if we dont have something to celebrate.Thats right, sir, said Will.He watched the crystal liquid swirl around the bottom of his glass as the waiter withdrew the bottle. Will raised his drink, imitating his grandfather, and touched the glass to his.To the Prophecy, said Franklin.To the Prophecy, said Will.He took a sip and grimaced at the bitter bite of the effervescence. Franklin drained his glass in one greedy gulp and held it out for more. The nearby staff member holding the bottle rushed to refill it, without appearing to hurry.I cant tell you what joy these last few months have brought me, Will. Ive never wanted anything more than to share with my family the blessings Ive worked so hard to create. And as you know, for the longest time Id given up imagining that would ever be possible.Will nodded sympathetically, forced another small swallow of the frothy swill down his throat, then set down the glass, hoping he could get away with leaving the rest of it untouched. I feel the same way.Will, this time weve spent together has meant more to me than I can even begin to express. Your willingness to listen and learn without judging, your positive attitude toward our goals ... Franklin leaned over and laid a cold hand on top of Wills. But do you know what has been most gratifying for me? The opportunity to bear witness to your burgeoning talents.Thank you, sir.I can think of no measurable way to assign a value to that. This is a priceless treasure. After so many disappointments in my personal life, I could never have hoped for more.For me, too. Will held his gaze and smiled shyly. Grandfather?Yes, Will.Youve told me that, as we get to know each other, you wanted nothing more than to gain my trust.That continues to mean more to me than I have words to express....Franklins voice caught in his throat, choked with emotion. Moisture appeared in his hazy blue eyes. He gulped down another half glass of champagne, then took a pocket square from his crested blue school blazer and dabbed away some tears.You dont have to say anything, Grandpa. And I only hope that, with all youve seen and heard from me these last few weeks, Ive gained your trust as well.Yes, of course. Franklin folded and pocketed his handkerchief and smiled benignly. How may I convey that to you, Will?I think Im ready to hear the whole story.Franklin considered the request, savored the final bite of his soy-fed Japanese Kobe rib-eye steak, pushed his plate back--another waiting staff member whisked it away instantly--then reached over and patted Wills hand.Lets take a walk, said Franklin.They exited the old, weather-worn castle out a side door that Will hadnt noticed before, depositing them on the less-developed eastern side of the island. The late-summer sun hung low in the sky, shadows edging toward evening. Franklin started down a trim, graveled path that led through manicured gardens. Will kept exact pace with the old mans long, even strides.I grew up on this island, said Franklin, looking around as they walked. My earliest memories are all enmeshed with this place--these trees, the smells, the water, the magnificent views.Were you born here? asked Will.Nearby, said Franklin, gesturing vaguely toward the mainland. Father founded the Center a few years before I was born; I drew my first breath in the small school infirmary that was part of our original campus. All thats gone now, of course. By the time I was a toddler, Father had purchased the Crag and the island from the Cornish family. Everything about the Prophecy and our familys involvement with it starts with Ian Cornish.Cornish came to Wisconsin after the Civil War, didnt he?Franklin patted Wills arm. You have been paying attention, havent you?I figured thats why you wanted me to sort through all those old files up there, said Will, nodding back toward the tower that loomed over the castles eastern half. To learn about the Center and the Greenwood family tree.As he glanced up at the towers windows, Will held up two fingers behind the older mans back, so quickly that his grandfather couldnt see them.Indeed. Well reasoned, my boy. Ian Cornish designed and manufactured rifles, cannons, and munitions and amassed a great fortune, as you know, by the end of the Civil War. But he lost his oldest son in the wars final month, and it unhinged the man. He fled New England and settled here, a stranger to this part of the world, half mad with grief, and as a way to assuage his derangement, he put his fortune to frantic work.What did he think that would do?In his diaries, Cornish writes of feeling haunted by the restless spirits of the men killed by his armaments--legions of them appeared to him at night, led by the ghost of his own son. Ian believed he was receiving instructions from these spirits about what to build up here ... and what to dig for down below. And the only way he could find peace was to obey their instructions.So thats why he went down into the tunnels.They passed the small family graveyard that Will had noticed on an earlier visit--his own familys plot--the Greenwoods--and the gravestone of the man walking beside him, Franklin Greenwood, resting below the stone statue of a winged angel lifting a sword to the sky.Something was calling him, all right, said Franklin. But it wasnt the ghosts of dead soldiers--or should I say, thats not all it seems to have been.So thats why he started excavating.Extending the preexisting system of tunnels and caves under the island, always going deeper, yes. Driven to find something he believed his visions told him waited for him down there. Something he believed would absolve him of his sins and wash away his undying grief.And he found it, said Will. In that lost city down there.Strange the ways and beliefs of men, said Franklin. But sometimes when the mind breaks, and I believe thats what happened to poor Ian Cornish, it can lead you to even greater truths. Like Cahokia.Franklin paused in front of a small stone mausoleum to catch his breath.Although it seems evident that the last of that ancient civilization died or were driven from their home countless thousands of years ago, said Franklin, some trace of them remained in their lost city--a fragment of their consciousness, I suppose, embedded in a few precious objects theyd left behind.Things they called aphotic technology.Franklin gave him an admiring glance. You seldom cease to amaze me, Will. You really set your teeth into these research assignments of mine, didnt you?Like you said, never do anything halfway. Will shrugged. What sort of objects?Ill come to that, but mark my words, said Franklin, raising a finger. For what he brought back to the human race, Ian Cornish will someday be remembered as one of our most courageous explorers, every bit as important to the story of man as Galileo, Christopher Columbus, or the men who split the atom.Franklin lifted a small black device from his pocket and pointed it at the stone building in front of them. Carved doors, which had appeared to be purely decorative, pivoted on hidden hinges and with a grind of stone on stone swung open.Franklin pushed the device again. Just inside the doors, two sleek stainless-steel panels slid apart, revealing the car of a large and ultramodern elevator.Allow me to show you, said Franklin, pointing Will toward the car.Will stepped inside, and Franklin followed. He punched commands into a complex control panel on a side wall just inside the doors. Looking over his grandfathers shoulder, Will watched him enter a specific sequence of numbers. The outside stone doors closed, and the steel panels whispered shut. Will felt a whoosh of air compress around him. They began to descend, smoothly ramping up to what felt like considerable speed.This is the ground-level entrance to the same elevator we discovered in the hospital a mile down below, Will realized.If what he found was so important, why didnt Cornish ever tell anyone about it? asked Will.Oh, but he did, said Franklin. Cornish had made many influential friends back in his native New England. Chief among them his fellow members in what, on the surface, appeared to be a social or academic club in Boston. Prominent men, pillars of that community, makers of history, all part of an organization rooted in tradition and culture whose origins were bound up with the birth of liberty and freedom in early America.But in fact that organizations history ran much deeper than Ian knew, back to the ruling castes and monarchies of western Europe, centuries before our continent was even discovered.The man took an old-fashioned key from his pocket and held it out on his open palm. It appeared more ceremonial than practical. On its porcelain tab Will saw a three-lettered insignia, intertwined with a ruler and a compass, which he recognized instantly.The Knights of Charlemagne, said Will.Exactly. Once he revealed this discovery to his colleagues back east, they took tremendous interest in supporting Cornishs work here. A few years later, when the poor mans mental state deteriorated, it was under their supervision that the first meaningful explorations of Cahokia moved forward. Do you begin to see how this all flows together, Will?Yes, sir.Ian Cornishs oldest son died in the Civil War, but he also had a second son, too young to fight, who knew about Cahokia from the beginning. Cornish initiated the boy into the Knights, and he traveled west with his father when he first journeyed here. This only surviving son of Ian Cornish assumed a key role as the enterprise took shape. And when poor Ian lost what feeble grasp he had on the last of his reason, finally taking his own life, this sturdy young man, Lemuel Cornish, was appointed by his fellow Knights to continue this great work and keep his fathers legacy alive.Lemuel. Kind of an unusual name, said Will.Not for the nineteenth century, said Franklin, looking up at the walls. I knew him, of course. As did my father. Lemuel Cornish sold us the estate that became the school. But he didnt tell my father anything close to all he knew. He saved that for me.Why?Thomas Greenwood--my father, your great-grandfather--was many things. A man of vision, a born leader, and in the field of education nothing less than a prophet. He was also ... How shall I put this? Franklin glanced at the ceiling. You know Im right, Father--an incorrigible Goody Two-shoes.Will couldnt help laughing. How do you mean?Thomas never met a heathen he couldnt convert, a hopeless case he couldnt save, a sinner he couldnt redeem. Goodness, always Goodness, with a capital G. All of human existence divided neatly into black and white, and my father confidently armed with an unshakeable faith in his ability to discern the difference.Will felt the elevator car vibrating ever so slightly as it began to slow, almost imperceptibly.Whats wrong with that? asked Will.Franklin looked slightly annoyed by the question; the vivid scar tissue behind his ears turned a brighter shade of pink.Whats wrong, dear boy, said Franklin, meeting Wills eyes with a restrained but reproachful look, is that such a simple, reductive, dare I say childlike philosophy leaves out all the gray, the in-between, the place where men who learn to actually think for themselves get to decide how to live by their own rules.The car stopped, and the panels silently slid open in front of Will.And thats where most of the interesting things happen, said Franklin.Wheres Will? asked Brooke, just entering the suite.Nick looked up from his three hundredth pushup. Dinner with Old Man Elliot again.Nick flipped to his feet and toweled off, pumped, covered with sweat, and grinning at her like he couldnt help it. He couldnt really. Brooke, as usual, looked effortlessly flawless--outfit, accessories, hair, just a hint of makeup, every aspect of her presented self put together like a perfect recipe.Hes spending an awful lot of time over there, said Brooke as she set down her backpack on the table, then pulled out an appointment book and started writing in it, absentmindedly twirling a stray strand of her golden curls. What about Ajay?Hes still over at the Crag, too, working late, organizing those old whatchamacallit--archives.Ar-kives, not ar-chives. You put chives on a baked potato.Youre a baked potato, said Nick, still grinning at her.Brooke shook her head and laughed, then took a longer, more admiring look at him. Whatever training program theyve put you on is doing wonders for your bod. And absolutely zero for your brain.Nick turned a chair around and sat across from her, resting his chin on his arms. Since youre so deeply into playing camp counselor, dont you want to ax me where Elise is?Ax you? All right, Ill ax you. Pray tell.No clue, said Nick, drumming his fingers. Why you want to know where everybody is all the time?She gave him one of her patented looks of exasperation. Cant I be curious about my friends?She picked up the black phone on the table and punched the lone button. When the operator picked up, she asked, Would you page Elise Moreau and have her call me, please?Whats todays date? asked Nick when she hung up.What does that have to do with anything?Youve got your calendar right there in front of you, snowflake. Whats todays date?August seventh, said Brooke.Oh, thats right, said Nick, snapping his fingers. Its National Be Curious About Your Friends Day.She gave him a longer look, and for a moment a flash of malice showed through, before she covered it over. There must be some way I can unknow you.Keep dreaming, darlin.Nick watched Brooke as she went back to writing in her book, his smile falling off when she stopped looking his way; then he stood up and moonwalked toward the kitchen, glancing at the wall clock.May I offer you a refreshing beverage, Brooksie? he asked.A water would be fine, thanks. Facedown in her book.One HtwoO, coming right up.; Title: Rogue: The Paladin Prophecy Book 3 | [
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14,056 | 2 | JARRETT J. KROSOCZKA is the author and illustrator of many picture books, including Punk Farm, Punk Farm on Tour, Baghead, and Ollie the Purple Elephant, as well as the popular Lunch Lady graphic novel series. He lives in Northampton, Massachusetts, with his wife and daughters and their pug, Ralph Macchio.From the eBook edition.; Title: Peanut Butter and Jellyfish | [
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14,057 | 2 | PreS-Gr 2-Kindergartner Ava writes a thank-you note to Santa soon after Christmas and receives a jovial response. Thus begins a year of lighthearted monthly correspondence between the two. Most of the letters revolve around Ava's questions regarding holidays or customs ("Do you know the Tooth Fairy?" "Have you met the Easter Bunny?" "Can you see fireworks all the way up in the North Pole?"). The occasionally busy seasonal layout is still clever and colorful and the text of the letters is easy to read. While the book is not a first purchase, teachers could easily use it to introduce letter-writing skills or the concept of an old-fashioned pen pal.-Madeline J. Bryant, Los Angeles Public Library(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.MELISSA STANTON is a magazine and web editor and the author ofThe Stay-at-Home Survival Guide.She lives in the Annapolis area with her husband and three children. She was inspired to writeMy Pen Pal,Santa when her daughter wrote a letter toSantaafter Christmas, thanking him for her gifts and inquiring about some uneaten cookies.JENNIFER A. BELL is a children's book and greeting card illustrator. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband and son. You can find her online at JenniferABell.com; Title: My Pen Pal, Santa | [
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14,058 | 2 | Gr 2-5-Staake's ability to digitally compose and contrast shapes for a pleasing geometric balance, aesthetic effect, and narrative purpose has never been stronger than in this wordless title about a heroic bird. Readers follow its flight past a New York City skyline filled with cones, pyramids, and rectangular prisms. Vertical lines are punctuated with stylized circular trees, heads, iris shots, clocks, etc. The sky and bird are indeed blue, but the lonely boy with the large, round head is dark gray; shades of gray comprise much of his world. White and black, used symbolically, complete the palette. The warbler notices the boy with the downcast eyes being mocked as he enters school. Afterward, the two play hide-and-seek, share a cookie, sail a toy boat together-in short, they become friends. Tuned-in readers will note the dedication to Audubon, examples of his art, the clock brand "Icarus," and other subtle thematic supports. Conflict arises when they enter Central Park, which is ominously dark, and bullies attempt to steal the boat. When one of them hurls a stick, the bird blocks it and falls, lifeless. As the child cradles his friend, the background brightens and a brilliantly colored flock lifts the pair into the clouds, where the creature fades from view as the boy waves good-bye. With echoes of Disney-Pixar's Up and William Joyce's The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore (S & S, 2012), this is an apt fable for our time as we seek to help children develop empathy, curb aggression, and sense hope.-Wendy Lukehart, Washington DC Public Library(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.*Starred Review* With only a few hues of blue, a rainbow of steely grays, and a set of geometric shapes, Staakes wordless picture book explores friendship, wildlife, sacrifice, death, and hope. A young boys drab world of loneliness gets a splash of color when he meets a perky bluebird. They share a cookie, get ignored by a pickup soccer game, and play in a pond before wandering into an ominous woods. There a squad of bullies turns the day into a tragedy, with the bird lying lifeless on the ground. An uplifting bit of magic closes the story, and the boy is comforted as the bird is reunited with the clouds and sky. In a mix of full-page artwork and small scenes arranged in sequential panels, Staake works out an impressive range of emotion, from the serene whimsy of cloud gazing to the cruel pointlessness of death, in his distinctive circle-and-square-based artwork. Without use of a single word (outside of a few pieces of signage to place the story in a New Yorkstyle city), this book raises all kinds of simple profundities for kids to question, ponder, imagine, and discuss. Preschool-Grade 1. --Ian Chipman; Title: Bluebird | [
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14,059 | 0 | TISH RABE is the author of countless books for young readers, among them thirteen Cat in the Hats Learning Library books. To learn more about her and her work, visit tishrabe.com.; Title: Out of Sight Till Tonight!: All About Nocturnal Animals (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) | [
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14,060 | 2 | Gr 13A young woman reflects on her experiences as an energetic, impatient child by writing a letter to the teacher who nevertheless managed to make second grade "the best year ever." As the narrator's childhood antics are disclosed, adult readers will appreciate the teacher's ability to channel the girl's curiosity into her learning. Young readers may find the book a bit too sentimental, however, since the narrator's exploits lack the ingenuity of her teacher's attempts to reel her in, and fade in comparison with those of some of her wayward fictional counterparts. Each vignette from the year is illustrated in muted pen-and-ink with splashes of color, and the characters' expressions evoke their emotions as they navigate what it means to teach and to learn. The tale will resonate with those looking for an intimate portrayal of the relationship between student and teacher, who will appreciate the light it shines on the ways in which teachers can impact their students long after the single year they spend together is over. VERDICT This tender story of a recalcitrant student and the teacher she never forgot will likely touch the hearts of adults, but its nostalgic retrospective narration will leave many children unmoved.Anna Stover, Poughkeepsie Day School, NY"A valuable lesson in empathy, internalized and paid forward." Kirkus Reviews,starred review"Hopkinsons moving epistolary text and Carpenters emotionally incisive flashbacks chronicle the evolving relationship between an impulsive second grader and her life-changing teacher."Publishers Weekly,starred review; Title: A Letter to My Teacher | [
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14,061 | 2 | Gr 6-9-In this nonstop action ride, Phoenix Collins must depend on his love and talent for kung fu and mountain-bike racing to save his guardian grandfather's life. After thieves ransack their house and steal Grandfather's rare dragon bone powder, it's up to the teen to travel to China to try and procure more. The dragon bone is the only thing keeping the elderly man alive-as it has for hundreds of years. Fans of Stone's popular "Five Ancestors" series (Random) will welcome this volume, the first in his new series. The story is set in the modern day, so instead of battling armies and a corrupt emperor, Phoenix and his friends battle mad scientists and doping in the world of competitive cycling. Exciting descriptions of off-road biking and fight scenes balance out lengthy explanations of types of cycles and different gear. Fans will enjoy seeing favorite characters alive after many centuries, still teaching kung fu and handing off the good fight to a new generation.-Jennifer Rothschild, Arlington County Public Libraries, VA(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.JEFF STONE lives in the Midwest with his wife, their two children, and a python named Yokwan (Cantonese for "Jade Bangle"). Mr. Stone holds a black belt in Shaolin-Do kung fu. He had the honor of traveling to China with the Shaolin-Do grand master and test for his black belt at Shaolin Temple. Like the Five Ancestors, Mr. Stone was adopted as an infant. He began searching for his birth parents when he was 18 and found them 15 years later.; Title: Five Ancestors Out of the Ashes #1: Phoenix | [
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14,062 | 2 | ESTHER WILKIN (19031985) was Eloise Wilkins sister. She wrote several Little Golden Books for Eloise Wilkin to illustrate, includingBaby Listens.ELOISE WILKIN (19041987) illustrated dozens of classic Little Golden Books in her long career, includingThe Christmas Story, The Christmas ABC, Baby Listens,andWonders of Nature.Known and loved for her beautifully detailed paintings of the natural world and cherubic children, she helped make Little Golden Books an icon. Her Little Golden BooksMy Little Golden Book About GodandPrayers for Childrenhave never been out of print.; Title: Baby's Christmas (Golden Baby) | [
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14,063 | 2 | JARRETT J. KROSOCZKA is the author and illustrator of six other Lunch Lady graphic novels, as well as numerous popular picture books, including Ollie, Punk Farm, Punk Farm on Tour, Max for President, and Baghead.; Title: Lunch Lady and the Mutant Mathletes: Lunch Lady #7 | [
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14,064 | 0 | VOYA, February 2012:"Set in third-century Japan, Spirits Princess chronicles Himikos early years and her struggle to find her path. Beautifully written and heartfelt, Himikos tale defines a new kind of princess, one for whom strength comes from believing in herself and trusting in the love she has for her people...[R]eaders familiar with the Princesses of Myth series will know to expect that this is only the first volume of Himikos story, the initial developing of a strong and unique protagonist. Filled with expertly crafted description and heartbreaking depth, the text weaves history and myth to create a truly memorable heroine."Nebula Award winner ESTHER FRIESNER is the author of more than 30 novels and over 150 short stories, including the story "Thunderbolt" in Random House's Young Warriors anthology, which lead to the creation of Nobody's Princess and Nobody's Prize. She is also the editor of seven popular anthologies. Her works have been published around the world. Educated at Vassar College and Yale University, where she taught for a number of years, Ms. Friesner is also a poet, a playwright, and once wrote an advice column, "Ask Auntie Esther." She is married, is the mother of two, harbors cats, and lives in Connecticut. You can visit Esther at: www.sff.net/people/e.friesner.; Title: Spirit's Princess (Princesses of Myth) | [
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14,065 | 11 | Gr 26Children's literature powerhouses McKissack and Pinkney team up for the second time, creating a dynamic collection of songs, rhymes, and stories with origins in the African American diaspora. McKissack recalls most of the examples from her childhood in Missouri and Tennessee and shares her own versions as well as memories and anecdotes. However, this volume is far from just a trip down memory lane. The extensive research, much of which the author attributes to her late husband in the thorough back matter, highlights the histories behind these classics. McKissack weaves this research together fluidly in a storylike format with accessible language. Many pieces have changed over time, and she acknowledges this evolution by presenting different versions and iterations. The content represents a wide range of formats and includes performance poetry by Langston Hughes, Anansi trickster tales, Christian spirituals, Underground Railroad hymns, proverbs, and such standards as "Miss Mary Mack" and "If You're Happy and You Know It." Pinkney's artistry brings even more joy to this lively assortment. His distinctive broad brushstrokes, bright watercolors, and playful characterizations add a splash of color and light. Each section heading features a large, vibrant illustration, with other color and black-and-white vignettes peppered throughout the chapters. VERDICT Part songbook, part research text, this work is perfect for families to share together or for young scholars who seek to discover an important piece of cultural history. McKissack and Pinkney capture the essence of the songs, stories, and play of an African American childhood.Clara Hendricks, Cambridge Public Library, MA"A comprehensive treasury of memories, verbal art, and play."Kirkus, starred review"Its a collection valuable both for its rich assembly of songs and stories that have delighted, comforted, and inspired generations of black families and for the illuminating historical context that McKissack brings to each selection." Publishers Weekly,starred review"Part songbook, part research text, this work is perfect for families to share together or for young scholars who seek to discover an important piece of cultural history."School Library Journal,starred review; Title: Let's Clap, Jump, Sing & Shout; Dance, Spin & Turn It Out!: Games, Songs, and Stories from an African American Childhood | [
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14,066 | 15 | TISH RABE his the author of over 160 books for childrenincluding 17 books in the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library seriesamong themThere's No Place Like Space!;If I Ran the Rainforest; andOh, the Things You Can Do That Are Good For You!To learn more about her, visit tishrabe.com.; Title: Chasing Rainbows (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) (Pictureback(R)) | [
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14,067 | 0 | NYPL 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection"This vivid, character-driven historical novel captivates." --Kirkus Reviews"Realistic and insightful, Parrys novel succeeds in depicting a picture of one girls experience to preserve her peoples dignity and values in a rapidly changing modern world." --School Library Journal"Parry shows respect and restraint in bringing their traditional ways of life to the page. Skillfully using dialogue and sensory details to portray people and places, she creates a strong sense of Pearls individuality and of her peoples struggle." --Booklist"Parry successfully melds Pearls quieter coming-of-age story with a faster-paced mystery plot concerning the true agenda of art collector Arthur Glen and the efforts of the Makah teens to thwart his predatory activities. Framing chapters focused on Pearl in her old age assure readers that the tribal knowledge and customs are endangered but not extinct, and closing notes address historical background and respect for maintaining the secrecy of certain stories and rituals." --The Bulletin"While unveiling a dark corner of history during a period when imperialism and the exploitation of Native Americans ran rampant, Parry, a former teacher at a Quinault reservation, beautifully conveys universal and historical themes. Readers will relate to Pearls internal conflicts as she rebels against traditional womens roles yet clings to what she knows and loves." --Publishers WeeklyFrom the Hardcover edition.ROSANNE PARRY spent her first years as a teacher in Taholah, Washington, on the Quinault Indian Reservation. There she learned to love the taste of alder-smoked, blueback salmon, the wind and the cold mists of the rain forest, the sounds of the ocean and the eagles, and the rhythm of a life that revolved around not the clock and the calendar, but the cycle of the salmon running up the river and returning to the ocean. While there she never met a child who could not tell her a story--usually one that included a monster of epic proportions. The writer she became had everything to do with the people she came to cherish and the land between the Pacific and the Olympic Mountains where stories seemed to grow out of the earth all around her, tall and sturdy as cedars. To learn more, please visit RosanneParry.com.; Title: Written in Stone | [
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14,068 | 16 | Kirkus Reviews Best of Children's Books 2012Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, February 15, 2012:“Ready or not! Here comes a book worth finding.”Starred Review, Booklist, June 1, 2012:“With a glorious color palette and an accessibly-presented topic, this will be a sure hit with preschoolers.”Originally from Korea, IL SUNG NA studied illustration at Kingston University in London. A Book of Sleep was his first picture book, followed by The Thingamabob and Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit, all of which are available from Knopf. To learn more about Il Sung Na and his work, please visit IlSungNa.com.; Title: Hide & Seek | [
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14,069 | 0 | "This is a Christmas miracle like no other, with such richness in image and story that children will return to it again and again" (Booklist, starred review)."Without a doubt the most original Christmas book of the year not the least because of its surprising yet, in context, fitting combination of the devout and the surreal."--The Horn Book, starred review "The story is sweet, simple and wordless. The illustrations are intricate enough to warrant reading this one over and over."--American Bookseller "...an upbeat story to treasure for this and many Christmases to come."--School Library Journal In a series of meticulously crafted panels, Collington poignantly relates the wordless story of a penniless old woman whose good turn is rewardedshe rescues the village churchs nativity scene from a vandalwhen the figurines come to life and save her.Publishers Weekly, StarredFrom the Hardcover edition.Peter Collington is the author and illustrator of several highly acclaimed books for children. The Chicago Tribune praised him as a master of wordless picture books.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: A Small Miracle | [
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14,070 | 0 | MARY POPE OSBORNE and NATALIE POPE BOYCE are sisters who grew up on army posts all over the world. Mary is the author of over 50 acclaimed books for children. Natalie has worked as a children's librarian and as a teacher of English and E.S.L.SAL MURDOCCA has been illustrating and writing books for children for many years. He has illustrated every book in the Magic Tree House fiction series and the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker nonfiction companions.; Title: Pandas and Other Endangered Species: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #20: A Perfect Time for Pandas | [
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14,071 | 1 | Deceased. Born in Russia, FEODOR ROJANKOVSKY (1891-1970) immigrated to the United States in 1941. He immediately began working on books for his friend Georges Duplaix's company, Artists and Writers Guild, which had just begun to produce a new line of titles called Little Golden Books. Rojankovsky went on to become one of the most prolific illustrators of Golden Books. In 1956, he was awarded the Caldecott Medal for Frog Went A-Courtin' (Harcourt).; Title: The Cow Went Over the Mountain (Little Golden Book) | [
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14,072 | 13 | Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, January 15, 2012:Minimalism brilliantly brings a distant time near.Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, January 9, 2012:Winters cheerful, stripped-down figures and collage landscapes make Kalis path understandable and accessible even to young readers, and her vision of a life lived in perfect harmony with the universeeven the stars listen to Kalis musicis full of hope.JEANETTE WINTER has written and illustrated almost 50 books for children, including The Watcher: Jane Goodall's Life with the Chimps, Diego (New York Times Best Illustrated Book, Parents' Choice Award winner, and Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies), Emily Dickinson's Letters to the World (New York Times Notable Book, Parents' Choice Silver Medal), The Librarian of Basra (ALA Notable Book), My Name Is Georgia (Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year, ALA Notable, Booklist Editors' Choice), and Mama (Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book, Society of Illustrators Silver Medal). Her art with flat colors and perspectives in the folk art tradition has brought her many honors.; Title: Kali's Song | [
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14,073 | 0 | MARY POPE OSBORNE and NATALIE POPE BOYCE are sisters who grew up on army posts all over the world. Mary is the author of over 50 acclaimed books for children. Natalie has worked as a children's librarian and as a teacher of English and ESL.SAL MURDOCCA has been illustrating and writing books for children for many years. He has illustrated every book in the Magic Tree House fiction series and the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker nonfiction companions.; Title: Heroes for All Times: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #23: High Time for Heroes (Magic Tree House (R) Fact Tracker) | [
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14,074 | 13 | K-Gr 2In this sweet zoo fantasy, Julia notices that the penguins are pilfering props from a stage show. When she spies on them from afar, she sees that the birds are dancing in their cove. The zookeeper doesn't believe her, and the penguins won't dance when she is near, so she goes undercover by dressing herself as one of them and finding a partner in Hippoto no avail. Disappointed, Julia goes home but returns the next day to demonstrate a different dance, and with a Tap, flap, cha-cha-cha, the penguins simply can't resist joining in. The illustrations are full of gentle colors, loose gestural lines, and broad curves that convey a sense of whimsy and draw readers into a soft-focus world where reality is just slightly different. With the exception of the hippo, the penguins and other animals are not overly anthropomorphized, which adds humorous incongruity to the story and further blurs the line between reality and fantasy. The image of the zookeeper checking on the penguins, seeing Julia in her obvious disguise, and concluding that all is well is an absurd delight that channels the logic that young children apply as they learn to differentiate between what is possible and impossible. A great one-on-one read that will surely generate delightful discussions between adults and children, this one is guaranteed to dance off the shelves.Anna Haase Krueger, Ramsey County Library, White Bear Lake, MN(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted."Valiant has crafted a fast-paced and entertaining tale of zoo shenanigans...Fans of penguins and fans of dance and movement alike will enjoy this humorous romp." - Kirkus Reviews; Title: Penguin Cha-Cha | [
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14,075 | 2 | PreS-Gr 2Flying above a green meadow, Sparrow spots a lone dandelion crying in the tall grass. It seems that Dandelion hasn't long to live and wishes only to be remembered before she is gone. Once strong and yellow, she is now only white fuzz and seed pods. Together, Sparrow and Dandelion hatch a plan to write her story in the dirt so that all who pass by can read about her life. Sparrow gladly writes about her life and everything she loved while growing in the meadow. They make plans to continue her story the next day, but a terrible thunderstorm prevents Dandelion from being able to share her memories with Sparrow. A sad Sparrow vows to tell her story to all who will listen, but weeks, he later finds a surprise in the meadow that assures him that his friend will be remembered for a long time. This is an agreeable choice for adults to gently introduce children to the cycle of life. Warm, hazy watercolors and colored pencil render a beautiful meadow and convey the range of emotions. The dialogue between Sparrow and Dandelion is a tad too formal to engage younger readers and will most likely not inspire multiple readings. The book is lovely in message but might just be more purposeful than popular.Carol Connor, Cincinnati Public Schools, OHDandelions glory days are coming to an end. Her bright yellow flower has evolved into just 10 seedpods, and she is concerned no one will remember she ever existed once the seedlings blow away. When Sparrow learns about her fears, the bird suggests writing down Dandelions memories. The two happily collaborate: Dandelion reminisces about squirrels and meadows, and Sparrow pecks the memory in the dirt. The morning after a storm, Sparrow discovers Dandelion didnt survive and neither did her story. But all is not lost. He can tell her story and finds the perfect audience: new little dandelions that started as 10 seedlings. The charming illustrations are in blues, browns, and greens when the bird and plant are conversing, and tinged in golden light when memories are related. The ink, watercolor, colored pencil, crayon, and digital media pictures have an old-fashioned feel and showcase the moving story of keeping memory alive. Although sophisticated in concept, this feels right for the age group and would be beneficial in helping children cope with losing a loved one. Preschool-Grade 1. --Maryann Owen; Title: The Dandelion's Tale | [
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14,076 | 0 | ALYSSA SATIN CAPUCILLI is one of the most recognizable names in the easy-to-read field. Her super-successful Biscuit books have sold hundreds of thousands of copies in multiple formats. Alyssa is also the author of Bear Hugs and Panda Kisses, Step 1 Step into Reading books.; Title: Monkey Play (Step into Reading) | [
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14,077 | 0 | Tish Rabe is a bestselling author of more than 160 books for childrenincluding 18 books in the Cat in the Hats Learning Library series. She is dedicated to early-childhood literacy and sits on the advisory board of Reach Out and Read Connecticut. Tish is a proud mom, stepmom, and grandma. She divides her time between New York City and Connecticut. Visit her on the web at tishrabe.com.; Title: Look for the Lorax (Dr. Seuss) (Step into Reading) | [
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14,078 | 1 | Andrea Posner-Sanchez has worked as an editor in childrens publishing for more than 20 years, and is a prolific author of books for children. Her books include Always a Princess (Disney Princess), Dog Days (The Secret Life of Pets), and Meet Maui (Disney Moana). She lives in New York City with her husband and their daughter.Terry Izumi is the director and animator of the PBS Kids TV series Dinosaur Train. His illustrations of characters from the show are featured in the childrens book Dinosaurs A to Z. He also worked on the 3-D film Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil. Izumi lives in Los Angeles, California.; Title: DINOSAURS A TO Z - P | [
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14,079 | 2 | A Look Inside Rocket Writes a Story Click here for a larger image Click here for a larger image Click here for a larger image School Library Journal Best of Children's Books 2012Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, March 15, 2012:"A perfect choice to inspire new readers and writers."Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, May 14, 2012:“Hills is adept at showing Rocket’s setbacks and successes while offering excellent tips for children following in the dog’s footsteps…Hills gently demonstrates the power of stories to build bridges.”Starred Review, School Library Journal, July 2012:“Listeners, readers, and aspiring writers will appreciate the excellent description of the many ways that stories unfold.”Kids' Indie Next List, Summer 2012; Title: Rocket Writes a Story | [
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14,080 | 2 | From USA TODAY: "Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set." From Publisher' Weekly: "Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.and readingare lots of fun." From Kirkus Reviews: "Junie's swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world....A hilarious, first-rate read- aloud." From Booklist: "Park, one of the funniest writers around . . . brings her refreshing humor to the beginning chapter-book set." From Time magazine: "Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty." From School Library Journal: "Readers will relate instantly to the trials and tribulations of this first grader....She is always endearing and wonderfully funny."BARBARA PARK (19472013) is beloved by millions as the author of the wildly popular Junie B. Jones series. She is also the author of award-winning middle-grade novels and picture books, including Skinnybones and Mick Harte Was Here. We are thankful for the laughter shes given us and to millions of children.; Title: Junie B. Jones #28: Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff) | [
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14,081 | 2 | ISOBELLE CARMODY began the first of her highly acclaimed Obernewtyn Chronicles while she was still in high school and worked on it while completing a bachelor of arts and then a journalism cadetship. The series has established her at the forefront of fantasy writing in Australia. She is also the author of Alyzon Whitestarr, the Gateway Trilogy, and the Little Fur quartet.; Title: The Seeker: The Obernewtyn Chronicles | [
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14,082 | 0 | 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: TALES OF DISCOVERY | [
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14,083 | 2 | SANDRA BOYNTON is the beloved author and illustrator of over 50 books, with more than 30 million of them in print. Since 1975, her well-known greeting cards have sold more than 300 million copies, "mostly to family and friends," she says. She was the recipient of the 2008 Milton Caniff Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Cartoonists Society's highest honor. Boynton is also a Grammy-nominated record producer and songwriter. Sandra lives, works, and goofs off in the foothills of the Berkshires with her husband, whitewater racer/expeditionist Jamie McEwan, and their four perfect children.; Title: Little Pookie | [
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14,084 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1A persistent girl asks for a pet until her mother finally relents with a caveat: "You can have any pet you want as long as it doesn't need to be walked or bathed or fed." The school librarian leads the girl to the S volume of the animal encyclopedia, where she discovers the sloth, a creature that barely moves. When her sloth arrives, she names him Sparky, a moniker that suggests energy (unlike her new pet). The girl attempts to impose many un-sloth-like qualities on the quiet creature, playing several games with him that he is bound to lose (except for "Statue") and planning an elaborate Trained Sloth Extravaganza that is hardly eventful. While there are several attempts at humor in the text, ultimately this book is a little sad. The girl only reluctantly accepts that her pet sloth basically does nothing, and rather than embracing this quality, she finishes the book by starting a game of tag with her pet. Well-rendered watercolor and pencil illustrations in subdued hues of brown, green, and red depict a slight, spritely girl and an inexpressive sloth, and therein lies another problem with this book. Sloths are cute and huggable, but this one merely looks lost until the last page when he finally smiles a bit. For children interested in sloths, Lucy Cooke's A Little Book of Sloth (S & S, 2013) is a much better choice, and it includes a reminder that "sloths belong in the wild and should never be kept as pets." Additional.Teri Markson, Los Angeles Public Library*Starred Review* Heres how it starts:I wanted a pet. The narrators mother agrees, as long as it doesnt need to be walked, bathed or fed. A librarian helps narrow her choices to a field of one: Sloths are the laziest animal in the world. After its arrival, our narrator hopefully names her sloth Sparky, but alas, he is as described in books. Sparkys owner doesnt mind too much until provoked by berachiever Mary Potts, who informs her that not only does she have a cat that dances but also a parrot that knows 20 words. Whats a sloth owner to do? Put on a show, promising countless tricks from Sparky! One of the wonderful things about this book is that there is no surprise ending. A sloth is a sloth. The show is as deadly dull as one wouldor shouldexpect. But from that sad little event comes a moment of love so pure and elemental that it will affect readers of all ages. Offill and Appelhans have created quite a perfect package. The text is spare yet amusing and full of important messages presented in the most subtle of ways. Appelhans, whose career up to now has been in animated films such as Coraline, is a revelation. The enticing watercolor-and-pencil art, mostly in soft shades of browns and burgundies and featuring the artists hand lettering, captures a range of emotions, at least from the humans. Furry, flat-nosed Sparky, on the other hand, just is, and that, as it turns out, is enough. Preschool-Grade 1. --Ilene Cooper; Title: Sparky! | [
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14,085 | 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.Jim Durk, illustrator of severalbeloved children's books series ranging from Thomas & Friends and The Powerpuff Girls to Clifford the Big Red Dog andThe Rugrats, graduated from Ohio University with a BFA in illustration/painting in 1983. His works include Bears House, Brave Little Engines, and Call of the Wild. He is the founder of Durk Illustration, and he lives and works in Cleveland, Ohio.; Title: THOMAS' HALLOWEEN DE | [
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14,086 | 2 | In addition to her first three books about the Willow family, Hamster Magic, Lawn Mower Magic, and Grasshopper Magic, LYNNE JONELL is the author of the popular Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat, a Booklist Editor's Choice, and one of School Library Journal's Best Books of the Year. She has also written three other novels and seven picture books. She has never eaten a grasshopper, but that's only because she hasn't found a magic one yet.BRANDON DORMAN has created hundreds of illustrations for books and magazines, including the cover art for the Newbery Honor Book Savvy. He loves string cheese and sunflower seeds, and once licked a slug. He lives in Puyallup, Washington, with his wife and two rambunctious sons.; Title: Wild Water Magic (Magical Mix-Ups) | [
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14,088 | 1 | Matthew Reinhart is a master paper engineer as well as an author and illustrator of children's books. His works include Cinderella: A Pop-up Fairy Tale, Star Wars: A Pop-up Guide to the Galaxy, the Encyclopedia Prehistorica and Encyclopedia Mythologica series on which he collaborated with Robert Sabuda, and many more. He lives and works in New York City.; Title: Puppies, Kittens, and Other Pop-up Pets | [
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14,089 | 2 | Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, July 9, 2012"Dukes story brims with humor of both the classroom and animal-buddy varieties, and her featherlight paintings capture every ounce of Herkys enthusiasm, impatience, and eventual satisfaction."School Library Journal, June 2012"Herky is expressively drawn and adorable. This title will join the list of pumpkin classics so popular every fall."Kirkus Reviews, July 1, 2012"As Herky says, you cant stay sad for long when you have had a gardennor when you have read about Herky and his first gardening experience."KATE DUKE is the acclaimed author-illustrator of many beloved picture booksmost of them guinea-pig-relatedincluding Aunt Isabel Tells a Good One and The Guinea Pig ABC. The New York Times Book Review said: The heroes of Ms. Dukes stories are no ordinary guinea pigs. They are whimsical creatures with serious ideas who always seem to be suppressing a giggle, especially in the face of disaster.; Title: Ready for Pumpkins | [
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14,090 | 2 | CLAUDIA MILLS is the author of over 40 books for young readers. Most of her books have no pets in them. Until five years ago, Claudia never had a pet. Now she is completely devoted to her cat, Snickers. Snickers curls up next to Claudia in the early morning as Claudia lies on the couch in her home in Boulder, Colorado, drinking hot chocolate and writing. Visit Claudia at ClaudiaMillsAuthor.com.1 Mason Dixon didnt mean for his pet goldfish to die. Really, he didnt. But he couldnt honestly say that he was brokenhearted about it, either. Mom! Mason hollered, staring down at the glass bowl where Goldfish lay floating on the still surface of the water. Mom! He found her in the family room sorting socks. All of Masons socks were brown, but his mother sorted them, anyway, according to how worn the heels were. Mason didnt like it if one sock was thicker around the heel than the other one. Mom? She looked up from her sorting. Mom. Um--I think Goldfish is dead. Oh, Mason! He followed her back upstairs to his bedroom, stumbling on one step to keep up with her as she ran. Did she think that if she got there in the nick of time, Goldfish could be saved through CPR? Mason wasnt sure how long Goldfish had been lying there. The last time he had stopped by to hang out with Goldfish for a minute or two had been that morning, and now it was midafternoon. Goldfish had seemed fine then. Or as fine as he ever had. Oh, Mason, she said again as together they gazed down at Goldfishs motionless little body. Your first pet! Mason tried to look sad. He was sad, sort of. Poor Goldfish hadnt had much of a life, swimming around in his bowl all day, in and out of his plastic underwater castle. In, out, in, out. Still, it was the only life Goldfish had had. How could he just die like that? Masons mother asked, twisting the brown sock she held in her hand. Maybe he was old, Mason suggested. He didnt know how to tell if Goldfish was young or old. He didnt even know how to tell if Goldfish was a boy or a girl. Mason had always thought of Goldfish as him, but he didnt know for sure. Weve just had him a week! his mother wailed. I dont see how a perfectly healthy goldfish could die in just a week. Then her face brightened. Maybe we can take him back to the pet store, and theyll give you another one! They must have some kind of guarantee for customer satisfaction. Mason must have looked upset, because she continued, in a gentler voice, Mason, I know there will never be another Goldfish. Goldfish will always have a special place in your heart. But we can find a fish that looks as much like him as possible. We can even call the new fish Goldfish, if you want. Not that I ever thought that was such a good name. Mason didnt know how to tell her. Mom. I dont want a new goldfish. But, honey--your father and I talked about this. Youre an only child. An only child should have a pet to talk to, to love. It was so good for you to learn how to take care of Goldfish. She paused. You did feed him every day, didnt you? Yes! I fed him twice a day, just like the man at the pet store said. Twice a day? Yes! Mason was getting angry. She didnt need to look at him like he was some kind of fish murderer. Mason, she said. The man said to feed him once a day. Had he? Mason had to admit that he hadnt really been listening to all the mans instructions about everything from how big of a bowl to buy for Goldfish to how often they were supposed to clean it. Besides, who ate once a day? Nobody Mason had ever heard of. Mason himself was hungry every fifteen minutes. Thats how he died, then, Masons mom said, giving him an accusing look as she crumpled Masons brown sock for emphasis. Overfeeding. Fish can die from overfeeding. So he was a fish murderer. But he hadnt meant to be. Hed be glad if Goldfish could come back to life and start swimming around in his bowl again. Especially if the bowl were in somebody elses house. The goldfish, in Masons opinion, was just one more in a long series of bad ideas his parents had had about how to raise him. They always meant well. He had to give them that. But the history of the world was probably filled with bad ideas thought up by well-meaning people. Take his name, for instance. That was bad idea number one. His fathers last name was Dixon, and his mothers last name had been Mason, which could be either a first name or a last name. His parents had thought it was a good idea to make it Masons first name. Besides, there was a famous line called the Mason-Dixon Line between the North and the South during the Civil War, so his parents thought the name had a nice ring to it. They thought it was an unusual and distinctive name that still had a pleasingly familiar sound to it. Basically, Mason had been named after a line. Luckily, at school they wouldnt study the Civil War until fifth grade, so other kids didnt know about the Mason-Dixon Line yet. Mason knew that when they learned about it, year after next, he would suddenly have a new nickname that would stick with him for the rest of his life. Hey, Line! theyd say. Hows it going, Line? Ha, ha, ha, ha! So that was something to look forward to. Masons parents, especially his mother, thought that variety was another good idea. (His father went along with her, but Mason could tell that usually his heart wasnt in it.) She liked to try out new recipes from around the world: African peanut stew, a Brazilian potato salad that had olives in it. Both of those had been stunningly bad ideas. Peanuts were supposed to make peanut butter, not peanut stew. And olives were a bad idea even before they were mixed with cold potatoes and something called capers (another bad idea). ; Title: Mason Dixon: Pet Disasters | [
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14,091 | 7 | "The Iron Giant is a story so gripping that when you begin to read it aloud, everyone stops to listen, young children and old people alike. And once you know it, you never forget it. A classic is something utterly strange and original, and yet as deeply familiar and necessary as your own hands. The Iron Giant is like no other story in the world, and thirty years after its first publication, we need it as much as ever." -- Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass and The Subtle Knife"A wonderfully inventive story with the vivid language and startling images of the poet. It has music, momentum, and magic. What else can you ask for?" -- Norton Juster, author of The Phantom Tollbooth"High-spirited and entertaining... The Iron Giant is a tall-tale hero in a parable for today." -- The Horn Book"One of the greatest of modern fairy tales." -- The Observer(England)TED HUGHES (1930-1998) was an eminent English poet who was named poet laureate in 1985. He was married to Sylvia Plath.LAURA CARLIN is a graduate of the Royal College of Art in London. Her work has appeared in publications such as The Guardian and Vogue, and has garnered numerous accolades and honors including the Quentin Blake Award for illustration two years running. She teaches part-time at several universities and is currently involved in setting up London's first-ever illustration gallery.; Title: The Iron Giant | [
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14,092 | 11 | Starred Review, Booklist, September 1, 2007:"With handsome oil paintings and a stirring story, this picture-book biography will first grab children with its action."—Hazel RochmanLESA CLINE-RANSOME is the author of numerous highly acclaimed picture book biographies, including Before There Was Mozart: The Story of Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-George; Young Pelé: Soccer's First Star, called "stirring" in a starred review from Booklist; Satchel Paige, an ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book about an African American baseball hero; Major Taylor: Champion Cyclist, about an African American cyclist; and Helen Keller: The World in Her Heart. Visit her at lesaclineransome.com. JAMES E. RANSOME is the illustrator of many award-winning titles, including Young Pelé: Soccer's First Star, a finalist for the NAACP Image Awards; Satchel Paige; and Major Taylor: Champion Cyclist. He is also the illustrator of Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building by Deborah Hopkinson, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor and an ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book; Creation, which won a Coretta Scott King Award for Illustration; and Let My People Go by Patricia C. McKissack, winner of an NAACP Image Award. Visit him at jamesransome.com.; Title: Young Pele: Soccer's First Star | [
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14,093 | 5 | Molly Reisner is a children's book author living in New Jersey. She has written for Cartoon Network Books as well as for Mad Libs.David Aikins is an illustrator. His works include Boots and Dora Forever!, Count with Me!, and Dora and the Unicorn King. ; Title: Dora and the Unicorn King (Dora the Explorer) (Little Golden Book) | [
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14,094 | 7 | Eric Nylund is a New York Times bestselling and World Fantasy Award nominated author. He has written science fiction and fantasy novels, comic books, and has helped make many blockbuster video games. Eric has a Bachelors and Masters degree in chemistry. He graduated from the prestigious Clarion West Writers Workshop in 1994. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his family. You can learn more about Eric at www.ericnylund.net.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: The Resisters #2: Sterling Squadron | [
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14,095 | 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.Tommy Stubbs is an illustrator. His works include The Birthday Express!, A Crack in the Track, and Blue Mountain Mystery. ; Title: STEAM TEAM! - REUSAB | [
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14,096 | 0 | Starred Review, School Library Journal, January 1, 2012:“The expert blending of vivid historical details with the voice of a courageous, relatable hero makes this book shine.”Starred Review, The Horn Book Magazine, January 1, 2012:“Wright has taken a little-known event and brought it to vivid life, with a richly evoked setting of a town on the Cape Fear River, where a people not far from the days of slavery look forward to the promise of the twentieth century.”Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, December 12, 2011:“This thought-provoking novel and its memorable cast offer an unflinching and fresh take on race relations, injustice, and a fascinating, little-known chapter of history.”Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, November 15, 2011:"Relying on historical records, Wright deftly combines real and fictional characters to produce an intimate story about the Wilmington riots to disenfranchise black citizens. An intensely moving, first-person narrative of a disturbing historical footnote told from the perspective of a very likable, credible young hero."BARBARA WRIGHT grew up in North Carolina, and has lived all over the world, from France, to Korea, to El Salvador.  She has worked as a fact-checker for Esquire and as a screenwriter. This is her first novel for children.; Title: Crow | [
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14,097 | 2 | Dena is an artist, illustrator, and designer whose best-selling collections for babies, kids, tweens, adults, and the home are sold worldwide. As the hands-on head of Dena Designs, Inc., Dena creates and licenses designs that are consistent bestsellers at national retailers including Costco, Target, Barnes & Noble, Bed, Bath, and Beyond, and Babies 'R Us. Dena works personally with her clients to design products such as stationery, wallpaper, fabrics, rugs, bedding, and dinnerware-anything, really, that can be enhanced by one of her playfully chic designs. In 2003, Dena's life-long passion for collecting old "bits and pieces" from flea markets and antique shops blossomed into a television show, Embellish This!, which ran for 26 episodes on the DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Network. Dena's happi characters have appeared on children's bedding and as a line of plush toys by GUND. They are now springing to life and embarking on new adventures in their very own series of books!; Title: Happi Eating (Happi Baby) | [
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14,098 | 0 | THEODOR GEISEL (a.k.a DR. SEUSS) is quite simply the most beloved children's book author in the world. Long considered a national treasure, he died at the age of 87 in 1991 at his home in La Jolla, California.Dr. Seuss wrote and illustrated 44 books.; Title: Fox in Socks, Bricks and Blocks (Dr. Seuss Nursery Collection) | [
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14,099 | 18 | "The incredibly inventive multimedia illustrations match the text perfectly and add detail, dimension, and pizazz Absolutely wonderful in every way.Kirkus Reviewsstarred review"Coreys absorbing story of New York Citys ill-fated first subway provides an ideal venue for the sculptural artistry of Chris Sickels, aka Red Nose Studio."Publishers Weeklystarred review"Coreys narration brings plenty of sparkle to a story built on stealth and shadows...[with]Red Nose Studios visual pizzazz lure[ing readers] through the turnstile."Bulletinstarred reviewShana Corey has written several picture books, among them Here Come the Girl Scouts!, a New York Times Editors Choice, and You Forgot Your Skirt, Amelia Bloomer, which the New York Times called a picture book girls are likely to love. She has always been intrigued by New York City history, so when she came across a passing mention of Alfred Ely Beachs underground train, she wanted to know more. It wasnt long before she was skulking around Warren and Murray Streets, looking for the site of Devlins department store, and seeking out Boss Tweeds grave in Greenwood Cemetery. Learn more at shanacorey.com. Red Nose Studio created the art for Here Comes the Garbage Barge! by Jonah Winter, which was selected as a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, a School Library Journal Best Book, and a Huffington Post Best Picture Book of the Year and received four starred reviews, as well as The Beginners Guide to Running Away from Home by Jennifer LaRue Huget, praised by the Wall Street Journal for its vivid and arresting illustrations. Visit him at rednosestudio.com.; Title: The Secret Subway | [
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