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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 ...	[ 1407, 3363, 4633, 6000, 8357, 8619, 8623, 8632, 8717, 10826, 12771, 13063, 13602, 13872, 13944, 13972, 13978, 14087, 14257, 14270, 14531, 14542, 14605, 14666, 15085, 15095, 16685, 16713, 16773, 18880, 18888, 19658, 22883, 23781, 23788, 23803, 2...	Train
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 ...	[ 6000, 6047, 6106, 6401, 6412, 6430, 6826, 6915, 9618, 10666, 10686, 11583, 11645, 13872, 14090, 14111, 15270, 16773, 19175, 19290, 22276, 23803, 24021, 27066, 27752, 45865, 49883, 50221, 50761, 50819, 50964, 51308, 52959, 55976, 56777, 57363, 5...	Train
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 S...	[ 13984, 14013, 14024, 19459, 31809, 57884 ]	Test
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)	[ 492, 2584, 2774, 3085, 3998, 4381, 6016, 8343, 8460, 8608, 10337, 12641, 12671, 12701, 12714, 12846, 12896, 12927, 13016, 13055, 13108, 13591, 13773, 13787, 13873, 13890, 13920, 13951, 13962, 14011, 14042, 14077, 14117, 14429, 14521, 14704, 150...	Train
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....	[ 1704, 2983, 3239, 4119, 4121, 6319, 6497, 6584, 6680, 10204, 11397, 13478, 13510, 13549, 13609, 14138, 14216, 16344, 16617, 16627, 19286, 21498, 45642, 45731, 45866, 45993, 52428, 52485, 52521, 52766, 58101, 61449, 67850 ]	Test
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 Wizar...	[ 4722, 4725, 6773, 13055, 13346, 13474, 13864, 14673, 15079, 15168, 15170, 15175, 15219, 15250, 18877, 18891, 19823, 19970, 26152, 26173, 26276, 26492, 29253, 29626, 40472, 51894, 52626, 54685, 56008, 66290, 67764, 67893 ]	Train
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...	[ 9809, 11904, 13239, 13408, 14593, 25962, 38587, 55885, 58190, 69463 ]	Validation
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...	[ 6937, 11397, 11902, 68679 ]	Test
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 illus...	[ 3854 ]	Test
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 ...	[ 10648, 62709 ]	Validation
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. Se...	[ 8598, 11904, 12595, 12689, 12711, 12886, 13085, 13107, 13152, 13189, 13347, 13468, 13636, 13643, 13707, 13792, 14103, 14166, 14488, 14632, 14671, 15068, 15075, 15096, 15109, 20880, 23749, 23817, 23881, 23943, 25962, 26194, 26845, 27779, 28867, 31...	Train
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)	[ 2282, 3230, 3466, 4351, 8337, 8343, 8345, 8495, 8605, 8608, 12641, 12680, 12701, 12710, 12757, 12846, 12894, 12896, 13094, 13104, 13108, 13537, 13591, 13764, 13773, 13787, 13866, 13873, 13884, 13890, 13895, 13920, 13951, 13970, 13986, 14003, 14...	Validation
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	[ 13385, 13667, 13724, 13904, 13948, 14043, 22927 ]	Validation
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,...	[ 13984, 14002, 14024, 19459 ]	Validation
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 ne...	[ 19113, 19263, 19546 ]	Test
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 Re...	[ 13241, 21654, 23106, 45301 ]	Train
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 ...	[ 516, 726, 2257, 2538, 3236, 4158, 4587, 5557, 7570, 10099, 10793, 10890, 12285, 12408, 13694, 13723, 13894, 16528, 19538, 21042, 21372, 21541, 25782, 26750, 27383, 27752, 29290, 30543, 31862, 31931, 32304, 32368, 32376, 33076, 33591, 33656, 349...	Train
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, ...	[ 2937, 10766, 13128, 18350, 18426, 21411, 21500, 29952, 30139, 41483, 41490, 41491, 55093, 60886, 60891, 73550 ]	Train
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 an...	[ 1145, 1636, 4570, 5494, 5591, 6195, 6327, 6329, 6378, 6796, 6981, 8900, 9238, 9443, 9493, 10064, 10506, 10576, 14412, 14540, 15415, 15749, 16146, 16299, 16330, 16501, 20788, 21290, 21438, 21455, 22759, 22984, 27026, 28457, 28843, 29000, 30274, ...	Test
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 Califo...	[ 41672, 54121, 63250 ]	Train
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 ...	[ 13056, 13059, 13060, 13069, 13105, 14061, 14151, 19332 ]	Train
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 ...	[ 39038, 52484, 57337, 60797, 68456 ]	Train
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 20...	[ 997, 1599, 2721, 2729, 4324, 4363, 4377, 4383, 6905, 7140, 9615, 10445, 10882, 11546, 11896, 12013, 13157, 13894, 15792, 15813, 16061, 16229, 16347, 16442, 16558, 17432, 17700, 19538, 21106, 21372, 27009, 29295, 31427, 31889, 31925, 33266, 3331...	Validation
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 ...	[ 541, 1392, 1393, 1396, 1400, 2760, 3154, 3466, 3722, 4685, 4698, 4703, 4707, 4722, 4725, 4822, 5251, 6007, 6016, 8608, 12561, 12641, 12675, 12680, 12714, 12805, 12826, 12846, 12877, 12927, 13013, 13016, 13055, 13058, 13083, 13108, 13133, 1326...	Validation
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 Pa...	[ 13984, 14002, 14013, 19459, 31809, 57884 ]	Train
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. ...	[ 5434, 5998, 7193, 10838, 12428, 12441, 17740, 20272, 22480, 25306, 27613, 27911, 32776, 33211, 33326, 33593, 36681, 36729, 36775, 45794, 46723, 51705, 52038, 59800, 62481, 64983 ]	Train
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	[ 3076, 3090, 3107, 4259, 6512, 6620, 6851, 8532, 8537, 8574, 8648, 8697, 8715, 8732, 11397, 12850, 13098, 13110, 13112, 13154, 13267, 13271, 13290, 13358, 13370, 13372, 13383, 13404, 13412, 13414, 13416, 13471, 13478, 13622, 13716, 13744, 13795,...	Test
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 th...	[ 4288, 4363, 5385, 7506, 10271, 13153, 13321, 16344, 16347, 16468, 16627, 19538, 20791, 21109, 21372, 21723, 23038, 23334, 23373, 24854, 25152, 25782, 26775, 31655, 31852, 32951, 33312, 33892, 36580, 37140, 37857, 37919, 38470, 38605, 39424, 40682...	Test
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 ...	[ 13619, 45397 ]	Validation
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 Firec...	[ 3647, 6388, 6515, 6611, 6810, 8556, 8620, 13635, 13799, 16347, 38512, 45991, 48591, 55939 ]	Validation
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 tr...	[ 12995, 13695, 13908, 13930 ]	Train
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 Y...	[ 8190, 8200, 16851, 48986, 49139, 55152 ]	Test
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-...	[ 5708, 9316, 13650, 13902, 22042 ]	Test
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 ...	[ 1396, 2314, 3278, 3347, 4544, 8355, 8362, 8608, 10567, 13108, 13133, 13474, 13547, 13866, 13890, 13920, 14039, 14429, 14713, 28959, 35414, 40306, 57337 ]	Train
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 gat...	[ 161, 13175, 13772, 41694, 41696, 41704, 41705, 41711, 55382, 58132, 58453 ]	Validation
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 throug...	[ 13576, 13596, 13715 ]	Train
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 a...	[ 376, 923, 3488, 3544, 3660, 4016, 4040, 4891, 4913, 7337, 9793, 10270, 10337, 11622, 12972, 14651, 15764, 15795, 16532, 17525, 21764, 22341, 22689, 25665, 26159, 26699, 26908, 33228, 33340, 33349, 33605, 33950, 36356, 37282, 38587, 39425, 43123...	Train
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 ...	[ 8538, 8704, 13833, 13895, 14134, 14439, 14444, 14554, 14561, 14622, 23870, 45407 ]	Validation
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 plac...	[ 4377, 14519, 14695, 23818, 23972, 24002, 29302, 34030, 38535, 45249, 45261, 45278, 45393, 54897, 58102, 59712, 67729, 68456, 70385, 70403, 74736, 75544 ]	Train
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.DA...	[ 667, 1396, 2328, 3321, 3336, 3900, 4722, 5970, 6545, 6735, 8355, 8362, 12052, 12982, 13133, 13367, 13474, 13547, 13866, 13920, 14033, 14429, 14713, 15288, 17105, 18083, 18401, 18431, 19327, 22077, 26150, 26438, 28914, 45721, 51389, 54889, 57163...	Train
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 ...	[ 91, 95, 161, 3589, 3595, 8603, 8639, 8674, 10121, 10196, 11560, 11566, 13175, 13477, 13530, 13557, 13669, 13797, 13882, 13923, 13960, 14454, 14474, 14623, 14692, 14718, 16698, 19553, 23928, 23974, 26180, 31311, 40215, 41696, 41705, 43043, 58158...	Train
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 r...	[ 8558, 8624, 13594, 13907, 14969, 23746 ]	Validation
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 MI...	[ 1552, 3680, 8343, 8608, 8688, 12641, 12675, 12698, 12714, 12748, 12805, 12846, 12848, 12852, 12877, 12927, 12928, 13016, 13055, 13063, 13083, 13108, 13122, 13285, 13512, 13704, 13773, 13787, 13808, 13890, 13920, 13962, 13970, 13987, 13999, 14521,...	Validation
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	[ 13385, 13667, 13724, 13904, 13948, 14012, 22883, 22886, 22905, 22927, 58086 ]	Train
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,...	[ 1723, 1880, 2819, 3253, 3483, 3512, 3913, 4788, 6060, 6989, 7296, 7455, 8645, 9575, 10570, 10767, 11931, 13865, 14079, 14440, 16225, 16229, 19577, 21546, 25300, 25606, 25611, 25733, 29290, 32304, 32368, 32390, 32523, 33326, 34131, 36342, 36375,...	Test
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. Writ...	[ 3293, 12833, 12844, 12849, 12989, 13974, 14059, 16819, 17658, 19556, 26327, 26496, 26512, 45282, 50051, 52765, 53265, 53275, 53301, 56419, 56922, 69428 ]	Test
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 d...	[ 3074, 3075, 3079, 3081, 3088, 14055, 16836, 22482, 22487, 44556, 51435, 51839, 55013, 55174, 55462, 55570, 55928, 58164, 58490, 66864, 74934 ]	Test
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....	[ 2052, 4260, 4377, 4383, 4656, 8645, 10377, 12364, 13925, 15819, 16678, 16768, 16905, 16915, 18474, 18983, 19140, 19225, 19350, 19538, 20789, 21498, 25671, 29087, 29308, 29451, 32395, 33063, 33266, 33363, 36122, 36990, 37106, 37178, 38558, 43867, ...	Validation
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 ...	[ 1825, 2262, 4195, 4371, 6497, 7370, 13938, 45866, 51534, 67264 ]	Train
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 dis...	[ 51327, 66083 ]	Train
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...	[ 2591, 3345, 4121, 4259, 4266, 6301, 6485, 6501, 6584, 6680, 6802, 10089, 10168, 11397, 11413, 11561, 11575, 11944, 11987, 12010, 13102, 13205, 13414, 13510, 13690, 15801, 15867, 15884, 15892, 16626, 16627, 16636, 19627, 20807, 21576, 21614, 216...	Train
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.Boo...	[ 8481, 8504, 12554, 12556, 12576, 13564, 14118, 18129, 18157, 26537 ]	Train
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...	[ 13864, 14449, 15100, 15168, 22244, 26186, 26274, 28244 ]	Train
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 siste...	[ 13439, 13845 ]	Validation
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? No...	[ 492, 1369, 2658, 4568, 4869, 4889, 7587, 8676, 13272, 13490, 13695, 15139, 15877, 16915, 17417, 21706, 23725, 24440, 25221, 26908, 28155, 31407, 31592, 33584, 33755, 33796, 33899, 33913, 33930, 33988, 33999, 34016, 35390, 37261, 39131, 41021, 4...	Train
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 ...	[ 4248, 6120, 6432, 6482, 6495, 6503, 6504, 6508, 6522, 6528, 6531, 6580, 6595, 6604, 6664, 6679, 6686, 6689, 6691, 6698, 6711, 7560, 14046, 14897, 14924, 15769, 16836, 44556, 51435, 51839, 51922, 51983, 55072, 58164, 66877, 74934, 74935, 74937...	Train
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...	[ 2296, 2423, 2945, 3076, 3090, 3107, 3118, 3293, 3344, 3517, 3660, 3688, 3773, 4158, 4315, 4772, 4819, 4840, 5450, 6931, 7455, 8648, 11275, 12881, 13115, 13471, 13478, 13744, 13795, 13887, 13931, 13976, 14026, 14967, 15004, 15010, 15800, 16129...	Test
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 ...	[ 5494, 6195, 8745, 14018, 14412, 15740, 21981, 22984, 23793, 27383, 28234, 29262, 32505, 37807, 52560, 52605, 55468, 63408 ]	Train
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. ...	[ 2257, 3512, 4204, 5162, 5413, 5478, 5932, 6760, 7111, 7782, 8002, 8637, 10269, 10401, 10841, 10858, 10890, 10920, 11397, 11556, 12479, 12510, 13723, 14084, 14447, 14479, 15364, 16061, 16344, 16347, 16397, 16438, 17634, 19418, 21463, 22296, 2235...	Train
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)	[ 2503, 3347, 4770, 4772, 4775, 7455, 8495, 8503, 12671, 12701, 12725, 12737, 12754, 12833, 12843, 12844, 12849, 12851, 12896, 12989, 12995, 13033, 13041, 13042, 13700, 13702, 13734, 13781, 13852, 13877, 13879, 13951, 13974, 14011, 14045, 14102, ...	Train
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 int...	[ 4149, 4250, 5971, 6257, 10106, 10542, 10641, 11415, 16202, 16347, 18468, 19610, 20343, 21109, 21455, 21755, 22348, 22984, 23734, 24005, 24132, 31862, 33656, 33892, 36342, 38306, 39061, 40491, 41988, 43988, 45991, 46231, 46243, 50632, 52400, 53615...	Train
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 drag...	[ 13056, 13059, 13060, 13069, 14020, 14151 ]	Test
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 Natu...	[ 674, 5371, 8198, 8211, 8219, 8668, 8743, 8907, 9521, 9768, 9919, 10064, 10451, 12601, 12922, 13044, 13251, 13283, 13480, 13552, 13554, 13762, 14558, 15160, 15837, 15843, 16294, 16741, 18241, 18732, 19616, 21500, 23979, 25748, 26038, 28959, 3102...	Train
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	[ 3076, 3090, 3107, 4259, 4260, 6512, 6620, 6844, 6851, 8532, 8574, 8648, 8697, 8715, 8732, 11397, 13098, 13110, 13112, 13154, 13267, 13271, 13290, 13358, 13370, 13372, 13383, 13404, 13414, 13416, 13471, 13478, 13622, 13716, 13744, 13795, 13847, ...	Train
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]e...	[ 13656, 13990, 19566, 19572 ]	Train
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 ...	[ 4121, 4324, 4383, 8359, 11061, 11546, 11671, 12920, 13183, 13361, 14022, 16347, 19538, 20180, 20686, 20709, 20831, 21372, 21667, 22666, 26375, 27508, 27621, 29295, 33656, 33776, 33863, 36174, 39355, 45084, 45727, 45979, 48682, 49056, 52485, 52649...	Test
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...	[ 4016, 4375, 4802, 5365, 7361, 8495, 8503, 10814, 12701, 12833, 12896, 13041, 13042, 13700, 13781, 13951, 14011, 14100, 18747, 19556, 19558, 20512, 21579, 22365, 23672, 26327, 26512, 26980, 28094, 30607, 46630, 48032, 50383, 52145, 55209, 56396, ...	Test
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 Jo...	[ 6120, 11397, 21391, 62306, 74563 ]	Train
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.”O...	[ 8650, 13725, 15046, 16668 ]	Test
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 s...	[ 539, 730, 968, 1145, 4737, 5494, 5591, 6327, 6329, 6796, 6981, 7050, 8937, 8939, 9238, 9443, 11704, 12211, 14395, 14412, 15258, 15749, 16299, 20903, 21290, 22997, 26333, 27026, 27937, 28565, 29373, 33977, 41382, 43929, 60390, 63066, 69561 ]	Train
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 yea...	[ 8660, 8691, 8726, 12575, 12577, 12582, 12624, 12655, 12661, 12715, 12745, 12750, 12775, 12789, 12860, 12866, 12875, 12900, 13037, 13064, 13075, 13079, 13082, 13103, 13138, 13219, 13446, 13451, 13464, 13467, 13612, 13613, 13676, 13719, 13731, 1376...	Train
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 ...	[ 8187, 8193, 8197, 8199, 8200, 8202, 8245, 8596, 8668, 13011, 13143, 13440, 13552, 13641, 13997, 16691, 16738, 16851, 29558, 45271, 45396, 58087 ]	Train
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 perf...	[ 10902, 23039 ]	Test
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...	[ 6414, 8660, 8691, 8726, 12577, 12582, 12624, 12645, 12655, 12661, 12745, 12750, 12775, 12789, 12860, 12866, 12875, 12900, 12913, 13037, 13048, 13075, 13079, 13082, 13103, 13138, 13219, 13421, 13446, 13451, 13464, 13467, 13543, 13575, 13612, 13613...	Validation
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...	[ 899, 14418 ]	Validation
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 stor...	[ 12075, 33089, 54630, 59671 ]	Train
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)	[ 1462, 2282, 2605, 2640, 3642, 4072, 4361, 8340, 8345, 8346, 8361, 8547, 12564, 12717, 12738, 12757, 12846, 12863, 12896, 13094, 13122, 13192, 13375, 13433, 13537, 13571, 13597, 13850, 13881, 13970, 13986, 14077, 14110, 14462, 14484, 14656, 1469...	Validation
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 N...	[ 2282, 3230, 3642, 3678, 7410, 8340, 8345, 8361, 8460, 8547, 12738, 12757, 12846, 12896, 13094, 13122, 13537, 13591, 13597, 13726, 13873, 13895, 13920, 13951, 13970, 13986, 14003, 14011, 14076, 14103, 14117, 14147, 14462, 14521, 14656, 14701, 15...	Train
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 dau...	[ 8484, 9813, 13611, 13641, 13765, 13771, 13798, 14527, 18885, 18912, 19516, 22031, 22303, 22898, 23682, 41374, 45244, 49648, 53444, 58133, 69320 ]	Test
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...	[ 107, 888, 4250, 6671, 7782, 8709, 10106, 10344, 10440, 10542, 12426, 12939, 13239, 13272, 13694, 14016, 14121, 14440, 14489, 14536, 16202, 16347, 23833, 24005, 24710, 25050, 27246, 31862, 31931, 32304, 32368, 33656, 36342, 37294, 38306, 39235, ...	Train
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...	[ 2314, 2510, 3278, 3347, 3585, 9349, 9913, 10567, 12549, 12569, 12585, 12599, 12603, 12622, 12645, 12819, 12840, 12850, 12854, 12982, 12983, 12993, 13001, 13208, 13568, 14150, 14436, 14487, 14499, 14514, 15543, 16146, 18166, 18575, 18867, 18978, ...	Validation
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 Whites...	[ 8560, 8565 ]	Train
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 ...	[ 8469, 8627, 13091, 13122, 13147, 13339, 14491, 14516, 16677, 16778, 16796, 19511, 19512, 19513, 23660, 23848, 26149, 26167, 26368, 26558, 35208, 45380 ]	Train
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 N...	[ 8701, 9913, 11988, 13709, 14557, 16046, 19597, 19616, 21500, 21706, 25885, 25886, 25962, 25963, 25964, 25966, 25967, 25968, 25969, 25971, 27471, 27545, 27561, 27587, 27594, 27822, 28235, 28299, 28959, 31171, 31175, 31192, 31194, 31197, 31223, 312...	Train
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....	[ 769, 2194, 3797, 3907, 3950, 4238, 5373, 6194, 8637, 13981, 15226, 15811, 16586, 21506, 23860, 29108, 33047, 33052, 33099, 33211, 33333, 36596, 38603, 45261, 45991, 46243, 48586, 51549, 52397, 52599, 52617, 59750, 67352, 68190, 70636, 74405, 74...	Test
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 ...	[ 3336, 6735, 8238, 8511, 8627, 8688, 8720, 12743, 12758, 12760, 12782, 13006, 13007, 13268, 13362, 13367, 13517, 13840, 13918, 14470, 14500, 16778, 16795, 16796, 17105, 18401, 18431, 18738, 19437, 19511, 19514, 19983, 21706, 22077, 23682, 23815, ...	Train
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 ...	[ 8542, 13910 ]	Train
14,087	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 ...	[ 2627, 3363, 5921, 6000, 6202, 8357, 8562, 8619, 8623, 8632, 8717, 10245, 10373, 10703, 10705, 10821, 10826, 10886, 12771, 12893, 13063, 13489, 13602, 13747, 13872, 13944, 13972, 14000, 14531, 14542, 14605, 14666, 15085, 16685, 16713, 16732, 167...	Train
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. ...	[ 8618, 8707, 9820, 10298, 10788, 10796, 11289, 14172, 16379, 17824, 22075, 27401, 27880, 28052, 28152, 29210, 29220, 32336, 32343, 32539, 32609, 33291, 33386, 34770, 47434, 47556, 47565, 47960, 47995, 52747, 67857 ]	Train
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 ...	[ 667, 2604, 2802, 3244, 4000, 4840, 6292, 8650, 8681, 9632, 13272, 17105, 20745, 20838, 23790, 24247, 28914, 31794, 36545, 37807, 39131, 39254, 39325, 46383, 46632, 48173, 49573, 49638, 54480, 56142, 56698, 56921, 58069, 61295 ]	Validation
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,...	[ 2793, 5334, 6000, 10214, 13872, 14111, 14694, 15168, 15250, 18764, 40477, 45001, 45577, 45833, 54569, 55170 ]	Train
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 n...	[ 29073, 29290 ]	Validation
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: Th...	[ 997, 2297, 5585, 5995, 6858, 6895, 7026, 8691, 10288, 10328, 10445, 10511, 10858, 10882, 11339, 11620, 13013, 13496, 13829, 14634, 15231, 15600, 15813, 17483, 17747, 19139, 19253, 19538, 20344, 21096, 21173, 21637, 22276, 22883, 23104, 23843, 2...	Test
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 Golde...	[ 4102, 8187, 8466, 8492, 8496, 8497, 8616, 8634, 8640, 8736, 11931, 13104, 13641, 13763, 13771, 13831, 13840, 14120, 14167, 14453, 14492, 14613, 16754, 16839, 18436, 19484, 19497, 19502, 19531, 19541, 19543, 19544, 19557, 19573, 19583, 19587, 23...	Train
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...	[ 8635, 8652, 51983 ]	Train
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 ...	[ 8238, 8469, 8627, 12782, 12792, 13268, 13339, 13344, 13936, 14659, 18381, 18382, 19514, 19565, 19983, 20015, 23682, 23815, 23918, 26167, 26558, 45276, 45316, 45343, 53924, 58239 ]	Validation
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, wi...	[ 4121, 6120, 6434, 6576, 6631, 6661, 6829, 6905, 7539, 8073, 8569, 10271, 10965, 12350, 12403, 13690, 13821, 14471, 15343, 16061, 16925, 17050, 17379, 17740, 21366, 27147, 27729, 31607, 33363, 36111, 45642, 45979, 49204, 51332, 52485, 55053, 580...	Train
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,...	[ 14124 ]	Validation
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...	[ 13085, 13107, 13152, 13347, 13468, 13636, 13707, 14010, 14103, 14166 ]	Validation
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 N...	[ 2549, 3651, 3660, 3796, 4123, 4129, 6680, 6811, 8680, 10124, 10855, 11192, 11397, 11987, 13522, 13829, 13957, 15842, 15850, 16321, 16617, 16676, 16908, 16973, 17648, 19167, 19464, 19538, 20709, 21442, 21508, 21637, 22252, 22831, 22984, 23373, 2...	Train

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 S...

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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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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....

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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 Wizar...

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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...

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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...

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"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 illus...

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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 ...

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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. Se...

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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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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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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,...

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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 ne...

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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 Re...

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*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 ...

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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, ...

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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 an...

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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 Califo...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 20...

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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 ...

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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 Pa...

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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. ...

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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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*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 th...

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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 ...

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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 Firec...

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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 tr...

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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 Y...

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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-...

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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 ...

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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 gat...

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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 throug...

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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 a...

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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 ...

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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 plac...

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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.DA...

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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 ...

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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 r...

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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 MI...

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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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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,...

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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. Writ...

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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 d...

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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....

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"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 ...

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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 dis...

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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...

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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.Boo...

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"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...

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"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 siste...

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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? No...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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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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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 int...

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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 drag...

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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 Natu...

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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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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]e...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 Jo...

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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.”O...

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"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 s...

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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 yea...

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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 ...

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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 perf...

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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...

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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...

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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 stor...

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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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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 N...

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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 dau...

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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...

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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...

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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 Whites...

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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 ...

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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 N...

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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....

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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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,...

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"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 n...

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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: Th...

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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 Golde...

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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...

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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 ...

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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, wi...

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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,...

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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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"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 N...

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