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14,100 | 2 | In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small blue wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, Reverend W. Awdry, made up to accompany this wonderful toy were first published in 1945. He continued to create new adventures and characters until 1972, when he retired from writing. Reverend Awdry died in 1997 at the age of 85.Tommy Stubbs is an illustrator. His works include The Birthday Express!, A Crack in the Track, and Blue Mountain Mystery. ; Title: Runaway Engine! (Thomas & Friends) (Pictureback(R)) | [
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14,101 | 2 | Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, June 6, 2011:"LaFleur (Love, Aubrey) writes with uncommon sensitivity to the fraught period between childhood and the teenage years, when friendships balance on a razor's edge and nothing feels certain. The heart of the story lies in the layered relationships and characters that give the novel its powerful sense of realism."SUZANNE LAFLEUR received her MFA in writing for children from The New School. This is her second novel.; Title: Eight Keys | [
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14,102 | 0 | 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, HarK! A Shark!, Oh Say Can You Seed? (winner of the 2003 Ohio Farm Bureau Award), 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. To learn more about him and his work, visit www.aristidesruiz.com.JOE MATHIEU has illustrated countless children's books. Find out more about him at www.joemathieu.com.; Title: Once upon a Mastodon: All About Prehistoric Mammals (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) | [
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14,103 | 0 | THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL—aka Dr. Seuss—is one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into thirty languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seuss’s long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors for McElligot’s Pool, If I Ran the Zoo, and Bartholomew and the Oobleck, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Dr. Seuss's Second Beginner Book Collection (Beginner Books(R)) | [
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14,104 | 16 | SALINA YOON is the creator of over a hundred innovative books for young children. She was named a finalist for the CBC's Children's Choice Book Awards for K-2 Best Book of the Year in 2010, received two Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Awards, and the Nick Jr. Family Magazine Best Book of the Year Award in 2005. She lives in San Marcos, California, with her husband and two young sons.; Title: Who Do I See? | [
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14,105 | 1 | 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: Bamboozled (Cat in the Hat) | [
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14,106 | 0 | PHYLLIS REYNOLDS NAYLOR was delighted to create another rollicking Wild West adventure. She says she's never experienced as much excitement as her character Emily Wiggins.; Title: Emily and Jackson Hiding Out | [
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14,107 | 11 | Booklist, November 1, 2011:"Fans will love the continuing spats and affectionate fun, all told in the same livelypresent-tense voice as in the previous titles."From the Hardcover edition.JULIA ALVAREZ is the author of three other beloved Ta Lola StoriesHow Ta Lola Came to (Visit) Stay, How Ta Lola Learned to Teach, and How Ta Lola Saved the Summerin addition to several critically acclaimed books for children and adults. She is a writer-in-residence at Middlebury College in Vermont.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: How Tia Lola Ended Up Starting Over (The Tia Lola Stories) | [
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14,108 | 15 | 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.Aristides Ruiz is the illustrator of all the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library books.; Title: OH, GIVE ME A HOME! | [
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14,109 | 2 | Nikki Shannon Smith is an elementary school principal, and mother of two children. She lives in theCentral Valley region of California.This is her first book.; Title: The Little Christmas Elf (Little Golden Book) | [
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14,110 | 2 | A little girl assembles her own robot and speaks to him in short, rhyming phrases, beginning with Bubble blow, Bot? as she blows bubbles for him to chase, and Throw, Bot as they play catch. Gradually, she becomes more imperious, ordering him to hoe the garden, mow the grass, and tow her in a wagon. After Bot storms off, she leads him back and makes amends by pushing him on the backyard swing. Jennifer and Matt Holm lead off this colorful book from the Step into Reading Comic Readers series with an encouraging letter to parents, saying, Psst . . . youre looking at the Super Secret Weapon of Reading. Its called comics. While the digital illustrations may not look like traditional comic art, the story is told visually as well as in the speech balloons that carry the words. Beginning readers will appreciate the brevity of the text and the predictability of the rhyming phrases. An appealing choice for young readers and robot fans. Preschool-Grade 1. --Carolyn PhelanStarred Review, Kirkus Reviews, May 1, 2013:"A straightforward tale of conflict and reconciliation for newly emergent readers? Not exactly, which raises it above the rest."; Title: Robot, Go Bot! (Step into Reading Comic Reader) | [
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14,111 | 2 | CLAUDIA MILLS is the author of over 40 books for young readers. She loves to sing, loudly, in front of large audiences, but unfortunately nobody else ever wants her to do this. So instead she curls up with her cat, Snickers, on her couch at home in Boulder, Colorado, drinking hot chocolate and writing.; Title: Mason Dixon: Fourth-Grade Disasters | [
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14,112 | 2 | Praise for Kate Saunders Praise for Beswitched A Junior Library Guild Selection This absorbing novelfeatures a dimensional, delightful protagonist, whose personality and growth ring true....Along with the entertaining magical elements, the universal themes of self-discovery, and looking beyond appearances combine into a wholly engaging and enjoyable read.Booklist, Starred Review Saunders offers a coming-of-age tale against the rich backdrop of full period detail . . . [It] will charm readers.Publishers Weekly A ripping English boarding-school story with a perceptive heroine and time-travel twist guaranteed to appeal to modern schoolgirls.Kirkus Reviews Five Children on the Western Front Winner of the Costas Award for Childrens Fiction An irresistible read.Publishers Weekly, Starred Review Saunders strikes a surprisingly successful balance between the mischievous magic of the sand fairy and the harsh realities of wartime England. The Bulletin A dramatic, heartrending look at World War Is far-reaching consequences for families and individuals.SLJ The Curse of the Chocolate Phoenix Saunders weaves the supernatural with the ordinary with ease. Readers who enjoyed The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop will not be disappointed.Booklist Clearly, Saunders has honed her deft and breezy comic style while affectionately channeling mild echoes of Harry Potter and The Hobbit.Kirkus Reviews Saunderss imagination is out in full force.Hand this to readers who love adventure, fantasy, and Mission Impossibletype adventure.SLJ The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop This story has adventure, excitement, humor and magic, and will appeal to boys and girls alike.SLJ Reminiscent of Roald DahlsCharlie and the Chocolate Factory.Booklist A quick pace and intricate plot twists keep excitement high . . . [in] this enjoyable and moving romp through a magical London underworld.Publishers Weekly Magicalamity [Children] will love this action-packed adventure, brimming with sly humor and clever asides.This book should fly off the shelves, with or without a magic carpet.SLJ, Starred Review A quick, magical romp.The Bulletin Saunders weaves a tight tale with a satisfying conclusion. BooklistKATE SAUNDERS has written lots of books for adults and children. She lives in London with her son and her three cats.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Beswitched | [
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14,113 | 2 | Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, August 15, 2011:"Almond gives readers a vivid picture of the joyfully free-form workings of Minas mind and her mixed emotions about being an isolated child. Her gradual emergence from the protective shell of home is beautifully portrayed as she gingerly ventures out into the world. Not as dark, but just as passionate as Almonds previous works, this novel will inspire children to let their imaginations soar."Starred Review, Booklist, September 15, 2011:Almond is rather brave to have written a prequel to Skellig (1998), a book that was the essence of originality. So many things could have gone wrong. But he is too shrewdand finea writer to let that happen. This is the story of Mina, the girl next door who, in Skellig, helped Michael cope with the man he found in his garage eating dead flies and growing wings. Who was Mina before Michael arrived? Form as well as language bring Mina alive. Her journal introduces us to this authoritative, imaginative, irascible child, and her entries appear in her childlike penmanship; the print is big and bold when she finds a word she loves (METEMPSYCHOSIS!), and she uses concrete poetry as she plays with language and thoughts. And what thoughts! Mina is homeschooled, because, well, because shes Mina, and she needs expanses of time to think about myths and mathematics. She dreams of her dead father and wonders, wonders, wonders about birds. It is the birds that will lead readers into Skelligthat, and glimpses of Michael and his family moving next door. This book stands very much alone, but the sense of wonder that pervades the smallest details of everyday life remains familiar. Ilene CooperThe New York Times Book Review, October 16, 2011:Mina is a perceptive, fiercely curious, and defiant but sensitive girl who will surely prove a heroine for many."Almond's singular gifts--the hypnotic quality of the prose, the ethereal connection between the mundane and the magical, and the character study of a fiercely intelligent, fiercely independent young girl--triumph over it all."--The Horn Book MagazineDAVID ALMOND grew up in a large family in northeastern England and says, "The place and the people have given me many of my stories." His first novel for children, Skellig, was a Michael L. Printz Honor Book and an ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book and appeared on many best book of the year lists. His second novel, Kit's Wilderness, won the Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature.; Title: My Name Is Mina (Skellig) | [
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14,114 | 4 | In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small blue wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, Reverend W. Awdry, made up to accompany this wonderful toy were first published in 1945. He continued to create new adventures and characters until 1972, when he retired from writing. Reverend Awdry died in 1997 at the age of 85.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: Rolling on the Rails (Thomas & Friends) | [
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14,115 | 6 | In 1942, the launch ofLittle Golden Booksrevolutionized childrens book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling childrens books of all time.Golden Books backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardts Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of childrens book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more.Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Bookscontinues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.; Title: Dora's Big Valentine! (Dora the Explorer) | [
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14,116 | 11 | PreS-Gr 2-A catalog of ordinary events that occur in a park between sunrise and sunset, these scenarios involve dogs, babies, ice-cream trucks, gardeners, and, yes, water. It runs out of a fountain for two tots on a playdate, swirls around the ankles of wading dogs, and falls from the sky in gray sheets. Graegin's warm, natural palette brings out delightful details in the mundane and attempts to elevate the plodding text to something more than a list. But when the sun finally sets on the park, readers' thirst for a story might be left decidedly unquenched.-Jenna Boles, Washington-Centerville Public Library, OH(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.*Starred Review* Its a hot day at the city park, a pleasant green oasis of open space, play equipment, and water. The jacket illustration offers a birds-eye view of the pond, hill, playground, and flower beds, areas that will be seen again and again from different angles. Around six oclock in the morning, several dogs and their people head for the pond. By seven, two babies and their grown-ups have arrived at the playground. Hour by hour throughout the day, visitors come and go. In the crowded playground at ten oclock, a sprinkler in a shallow pool amuses toddlers, while older kids line up at the drinking fountain for water to fill their water balloons, to wet the sand for sand castles, and to cool the slide. While the quiet text creates a satisfying, structured narrative full of details that will intrigue young children, they will also be engaged by the inviting pictures. Using digitally assembled pencil drawings and ink washes, Graegin creates illustrations with a traditional look and plenty of human interest. The park within the book becomes a destination that a child can visit and revisit, noticing new details each time and connecting familiar ones in new ways. A wonderfully fresh look at a timeless topic. Preschool-Grade 2. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: Water in the Park: A Book About Water and the Times of the Day | [
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14,117 | 0 | TISH RABE is the author of 12 Cat in the Hat Learning Library books, as well as countless others.; Title: Hooray for Hair! (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) (Step into Reading) | [
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14,118 | 2 | Gr 58Sammy Keyes has faced her share of criminalsmurderers, thieves, a meth dealer, a gang leader, and so many morebut it's here, in the final book of the series, that she may have met her match. That's right: this one opens with an author's note explaining that something happened to Sammy. Something bad. Kiss Goodbye isn't told from Sammy's perspective, unlike the rest of the series, but Van Draanen's narrative keeps pages turning. Readers soon learn that the middle-schooler is in a coma after being thrown three stories from the fire escape of the seniors-only building that, for the entire series, she illegally lived in with her Grams. Who would have it out for the skateboard-riding sleuth? She's bested many a foe, any one of whom might want revenge, and it's up to the Santa Martina community, from the formerly cantankerous Officer Borsch to her loyal friends old and new, to solve this one. Longtime fans will especially appreciate the references to past books and characters reflecting on their own lives and Sammy's impact. Van Draanen presents a fitting tribute to Sammy, who is as much a heroine for always staying true to herself and striving to do the right thing as she is for any crimes she solved. Series regulars will want to lace up their high-tops and jump right in.Amanda Mastrull, Library JournalPraise 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 Literature; Title: Sammy Keyes and the Kiss Goodbye | [
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14,119 | 2 | Sue DiCicco is a former Disney animator and the author/illustrator of many beloved storybooks for children. She lives in Santa Barbara, California, where she dons both superhero cape and princess tiara with equal grace and aplomb.; Title: Superhero Potty Time | [
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14,120 | 6 | In 1942, the launch ofLittle Golden Booksrevolutionized childrens book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling childrens books of all time.Golden Books backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardts Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of childrens book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more.Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Bookscontinues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.Warner McGee has been drawing and painting professionally for more than a decade. He earned his BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design and now does freelance work on projects from children's picture books to advertising. He and his wife, Michelle, have two sons, Jacob and Nicholas, and live in Savannah, Georgia.; Title: Christmas is Coming! (Dora the Explorer) | [
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14,121 | 2 | K-Gr 3An effervescent librarian welcomes a class, highlights various genres of books along with kid-grabbing titles (about dragon-battling, cake-baking, magic-making, and more), and invites the youngsters to browse. Jaunty rhymes and color-drenched digital illustrations depict a just-right library visit that culminates with a busload of kids who can't wait to get reading.(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.The crisp, comical illustrations . . . are a winning match for this tightly rhymed saga of seeking and finding.BooklistFrom the Hardcover edition.; Title: The Best Book to Read | [
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14,122 | 2 | CANDACE FLEMING is the highly acclaimed author of numerous books for kids, including the picture books Clever Jack Takes the Cake, a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year; and Imogene's Last Stand, which was chosen as a Junior Library Guild Selection. She is the author of the nonfiction titles The Lincolns, an ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book; The Great and Only Barnum, an ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young Adults; and Amelia Lost, which Kirkus Reviews called "[a] stunning look at an equally stunning lady." Her novels include The Fabled Fourth Graders of Aesop Elementary School, a Bank Street Best Book of the Year, and most recently, On the Day I Died. Candace Fleming lives in a suburb of Chicago. You can visit her at candacefleming.com.In a Class of Their Own On the first day of school, Mr. Harry Valentine Jupiter--Aesop Elementary's only fifth-grade teacher--rose early. After brewing himself a cup of rose hip tea (harvested during his recent trek through the Andes Mountains), he sat down at his Tang dynasty writing table to review his class list. Yes, they were all there--every single one of his students from last year. These were the kids other teachers called "rambunctious," "high-energy," and even "naughty." No one dared teach them. "Not for love or money," their former first-grade teacher, Ms. Bucky, had said. Her time with the children had left her with a tooth-grinding problem. "Not for all the tea in China," their former second-grade teacher, Mrs. Chen, had added. The muscles in her chin still twitched from the experience. "Ye gods, no!" their former third-grade teacher, Mr. Frost, had yelped. "Another year with them and I won't have any hair left!" Only one teacher had been willing to take on these kids--Mr. Jupiter. He had journeyed with them through fourth grade. Now he looked ahead to fifth. "It will be as thrilling as bungee jumping off the Empire State Building," he told himself, "as challenging as discovering the lost city of Atlantis; as rewarding as catching (and releasing) the Loch Ness monster." Plucking a green feather from his Aztec headdress, he used his obsidian ceremonial blade to cut the feather's tip into a pen point. Dipping the quill into his bottle of ox-gall ink, he opened his parchment grade book and wrote each student's name with a flourish. He paused a moment, sipping his tea and thinking. Then beside each name he added a few personal notes. Ashlee Anderson--Possesses the optimistic, encouraging heart of a cheerleader; is fond of unicorns. Stanford Binet--Always prepared--always! Never ceases to amaze me with the depth and breadth of his knowledge, which can make him a tad bit superior at times. Bernadette Braggadoccio--Her bold, brash, and blustering exterior conceals, I believe, a highly inquisitive mind. Just ask her! Ashleigh Brown--Ditto on the heart of a cheerleader and unicorn collecting. Why haven't I noticed this similarity before? Hmmm . . . Rose Clutterdorf--Always a ray of sunshine in the classroom, despite her best efforts; and she always manages to smear and wrinkle whatever she comes in contact with. Lillian "Lil" Ditty--A poetic little soul, she hears the music in words; will burst into verse whenever the muse calls--in the middle of math, during a spelling test . . . Emberly Everclass--Disciplined, and until last year's bout with chicken pox, had never missed a day of school; an analytical thinker, he loves reading, especially mysteries. Jackie Jumpbaugh--This girl plays a mean game of tetherball, and kickball, and basketball, and floor hockey, and . . . you name it, she excels at it. Melvin Moody--What to do about meek, overlooked Melvin? His classmates ignore him, but I believe he has hidden talents; will he expose them this year? I'll keep my fingers crossed. 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14,123 | 6 | In 1942, the launch ofLittle Golden Booksrevolutionized childrens book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling childrens books of all time.Golden Books backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardts Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of childrens book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more.Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Bookscontinues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.Dave Aikins grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, immersed in comicbooks, action figures, and B-movies. In 1991, Dave was somehow persuaded to move to Ohio, studying at the Columbus College of Art & Design. Aftergraduating in 1995, he spent four years working for a large newspaper and a commercial art studio. Now residing outside of Columbus, Ohio, with his wife, energetic son, and multiple cats and dogs, he is currently running Lets Draw Studio, the freelance illustration company he founded in 1998.; Title: A Very Krabby Christmas (SpongeBob SquarePants) | [
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14,124 | 2 | In addition to creating happi books, DENA is the hands-on head of Dena Designs. In 2003, Dena hosted her own TV show, Embellish This!, which ran for 26 episodes on the DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Network. Dena's happi characters appear on children's bedding, dinnerware, baby room decor, and as a line of plush toys by Gund.; Title: Happi Day (Happi Baby) | [
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14,125 | 2 | Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, November 14, 2011:"In Hiranandani’s debut novel, Sonia’s struggles are painfully realistic, as she wrestles with how to identify herself, how to cope with her family’s problems, and how to fit in without losing herself. True to life, her problems do not wrap up neatly, but Sonia’s growth is deeply rewarding in this thoughtful and beautifully wrought novel."Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, November 15, 2011:"Four decades separate Sonia Nadhamuni and Judy Blume’s Margaret Simon, but these feisty, funny offspring of Jewish interfaith marriages are sisters under the skin. Like Blume, Hiranandani resists simplistic, tidy solutions. Each excels in charting the fluctuating discomfort zones of adolescent identity with affectionate humor."VEERA HIRANANDANI has an MFA in Fiction Writing from Sarah Lawrence College. She has written fiction for both children and adults. The Whole Story of Half a Girl is her debut novel.; Title: The Whole Story of Half a Girl | [
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14,126 | 0 | Margaret Wise Brownprobably most famous for writing Good Night Moon and The Runaway Bunnywas also a prolific and bestselling Golden Books author. Her Golden Egg Book, Home for a Bunny, The Color Kittens, and The Sailor Dog count among the most popular storybooks for children of the last 60 years.; Title: FRIENDLY TALES | [
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14,127 | 2 | Barbara Ensor has written for New York magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Family Life, the Village Voice, and numerous other publications and websites. Her illustrations have appeared in the New York Times, Harpers, Self, Child, and elsewhere. She is also the author of the children's book Thumbelina, Tiny Runaway Bride. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Cinderella (As If You Didn't Already Know the Story) | [
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14,128 | 15 | Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work,The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has eaten its way into the hearts of millions of children all over the world and has been translated into more than 25 languages and sold over12 million copies. Since theThe Very Hungry Caterpillarwas published in 1969, Eric Carle has illustrated more than60 books, many bestsellers, most of which he also wrote.; Title: WORLD OF ERIC CARLE | [
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14,129 | 0 | About the Author:THEODOR GEISEL (aka Dr. Seuss) is quite simply the most beloved children's book author of all time. 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.About the Designer:DAVID A. CARTER is the author of 75 pop-up books, including the bestselling Bugs in a Box series that has sold more than six million copies. He is also the creator of the magnificent pop-ups One Red Dot, Blue 2, Horton Hears a Who Pop-up!, Oh, the Places You'll Go Pop-up!, and Lots of Bots! David lives with his wife and two daughters in Auburn, California.; Title: The Lorax Pop-up (Limited Edition) | [
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14,130 | 0 | Stan & Jan Berenstain began writing and illustrating books for children in the early 1960s, when their two sons Michael and Leo were young readers themselves. They lived on a hillside in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, a place that still looks a lot like Bear County, where they could see deer, wild turkeys, rabbits, squirrels, and woodchucks through their studio window almost every daybut no bears. The Bears lived inside their hearts and minds.The Berenstains' sons are all grown up now. Michael worked as an illustrator with his mother, Jan, to create new Berenstain Bears books. There are Berenstain grandchildren who can even draw pretty good bears. With more than three hundred books in print, along with videos, television shows, and even Berenstain Bears exhibits at major museums, it's hard to tell where the Bears end and the Berenstains begin!; Title: The Big Book of Berenstain Bears Beginner Books (Beginner Books(R)) | [
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14,131 | 0 | Naomi Kleinberg is a children’s book editor and the author of many children’s books. She lives in New York City in an apartment so filled with books that there’s barely enough room for her family. By odd coincidence, her favorite foods—apples, avocados, and arugula—all begin with the letter A.Christopher Moroney has illustrated many Sesame Street books, including the popular Sesame Beginnings series.; Title: Elmo's Little Dreidel (Sesame Street) | [
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14,132 | 2 | Amazon Best Books of the Month for Kids, March 2012: Fine clothes spun from white, gold, and crimson clouds are as beautiful as you might imagine thanks to illustrator Alison Jay. There is a bit of The Lorax feel to Michael Catchpools elegant text, and the young spinner reminds me a bit of the boy who called out the king in The Emperor's New Clothes. Jays signature style adds a treasure trove of details to the pages of The Cloud Spinner, yielding new discoveries with every read (and there will be many). Adults are likely to appreciate the conservation theme, while kids are sure to notice its the wisdom of children that ultimately gives rise to change. --Seira WilsonStarred Review, Kirkus Reviews, January 1, 2012:There are definitely lessons about taking only what you need, about care for the needs of others and about listening to what is unsaid, but they are fully inside the story and only add to the pleasure.; Title: The Cloud Spinner | [
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14,133 | 1 | LISA McCUE is the beloved author-illustrator of scores of books for children. She is known especially for her illustrations of all sorts of fuzzy animals and the exquisite details of nature that she includes in the art for all of her books. Her newest titles for Random House include Fuzzytails 123: A Touch and Feel Counting Book and Fuzzytails ABC: A Foldout Alphabet Book. She also illustrated Puppies Love and Kittens Love.; Title: Little Bunny (Fuzzytails) | [
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14,134 | 2 | Mary Tillworth has written more than 100 licensed books for children, including Colors Everywhere!and I Am Buzz Lightyear. She resides in Brooklyn with a long-haired calico cat whom she occasionally shaves, and she is especially proud of her excellent spice rack.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: Princess Charm School (Barbie) (Little Golden Book) | [
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14,135 | 16 | TAD HILLS is the author and illustrator of the ALA Notable Book Duck & Goose and Duck, Duck, Goose, both New York Times bestsellers. His Duck & Goose board books include the ALA Notable Book What's Up Duck?, and the Indie bestsellers, Duck & Goose Find a Pumpkin and Duck & Goose: It's Time for Christmas. He is also the author-illustrator of the New York Times bestselling How Rocket Learned to Read, which Kirkus Reviews calls "a paean to the joy of reading and the teachers that inspire it. Lovely."; Title: Duck & Goose, Here Comes the Easter Bunny! | [
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14,136 | 2 | "Filled with magic, mythology and mystery, this creative story will enchant longtime fans of the series as well as newcomers. Emmys combination of sass and childlike behavior will resonate with young readers heading toward their preteen years." --Kirkus ReviewsKate Klimo has always believed that Santa Claus is the ultimate and, for many of us, the very first fantasy hero in our lives. When she was a child, she always stayed up late the night before Christmas to see if she could hear the ringing of sleigh bells or the rumble of reindeer's hooves on the roof. To this day, she thinks there is something about Christmas that's just a little bit more magical than any other day of the year.Kate lives in New Paltz, New York, with her husband and horses. For more information, visit FoundaDragon.org and TheDragonKeepers.com.; Title: Dragon Keepers #6: The Dragon at the North Pole | [
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14,137 | 0 | TISH RABE is the author of countless books for young readers, among them thirteen Cat in the Hat Learning Library books.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: Can You See a Chimpanzee?: All About Primates (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) | [
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14,138 | 2 | "Time travel is the least of the magic in the sublime Seven Stories Up, which gently and lovingly demonstrates how the right friend at the right time can heal a heart and even change a life. Like Judy Blume before her, Laurel Snyder writes characters that feel like your best friend. I wish I'd had this book when I was a kid; I would have read it a hundred times and slept with it under my pillow." --Anne Ursu, author of The Real Boy"Friendship, connection, and understanding are at the heart of this warm, introspective story about the events that shape a person." --Publishers Weekly"The perfectly paced time-travel conundrum is well balanced within the larger plot, and the entire book is imbued with the same sort of forward-driving adventure as Rebecca Steads When You Reach Me (2009) or Laurel Snyders Bigger Than a Bread Box (2011, both Random). A wide variety of readers will find this book wonderfully satisfying and hard to put down." --SLJ"Snyder infuses her novel with a touch of magical realism (and, of course, time travel), and many readers will wonder what the grown-ups in their lives were like as kids. Filled with historical facts that weave seamlessly with the narrative, this is a heartwarming story about knowing, and truly understanding, your family." --BooklistFrom the Hardcover edition.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.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Seven Stories Up | [
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14,139 | 1 | Generations of children around the world have grown up spending hours poring over books by the late RICHARD SCARRY filled with all the colorful details of their daily lives. No other illustrator has shown such a lively interest in the words and concepts of early childhood. He began his career at Golden Books in the 1940s, and he remains one of the world's best-loved children's authors EVER! He was posthumously awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Illustrators in 2012.; Title: Richard Scarry's Books on the Go | [
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14,140 | 2 | Kirkus Reviews, August 15, 2012:"An engrossing tale set against a compelling, seldom-seen backdrop."Publishers Weekly, December 21, 2012:"Gonzalez stages a fast-paced historical thriller against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War...Ani is relatable as she battles with her bitter mother and struggles to identify her own desires and values. Gonzalez escalates the tension as Nazis bomb Guernica and conveys the magnitude of personal and universal loss, leading Ani to forge a future in wara path she claims with grace and fortitude."School Library Journal, January 2013:"This book provides a glimpse into an underrepresented world in juvenile literature, making it a good addition to middle-grade collections. Recommended it to fans of Roland Smiths Elephant Run."VOYA"The benefit of Gonzalez's novel is that the reader gets to experience Ani's thoughts and feelings firsthand...Ani's story shows the multiple layers of wreckage experienced during WWII, and would be an excellent addition to any Holocaust unit."From the Hardcover edition.CHRISTINA DIAZ GONZALEZ made her literary debut with the much acclaimed The Red Umbrella. She lives in Florida with her husband and children.; Title: A Thunderous Whisper | [
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14,141 | 2 | Raised in California, in the countrywith no television and few movies to watchthree-time Newbery Honor winner Zilpha Keatley Snyder filled her childhood with animals, games, and books. Among her earliest acquaintances were cows, goats, ducks, chickens, rabbits, dogs, cats, and horses. In fact, her familys animals were her closest friends, and a nearby library was a constant source of magic, adventure, and excitement for her.Snyder attended Whittier College in Southern California, which awarded her an honorary doctorate. There she also met her future husband, Larry Snyder. While ultimately planning to be a writer, after graduation Snyder decided to teach school temporarily. But she found teaching to be an extremely rewarding experience and taught in the upper elementary grades for a total of nine years, three of them as a master teacher for the University of California at Berkeley.In the early sixties, when all of her children were finally in school, Snyder began to think about writing again. Writing for children hadnt occurred to me when I was younger, but nine years of teaching in the upper elementary grades had given me a deep appreciation of the gifts and graces that are specific to individuals with 10 or 11 years of experience as human beings. Remembering a dream Id had when I was 12 years old about some strange and wonderful horses, I sat down and began to write.Season of Ponies, Snyders first book, was published in 1964.Snyders novel,Gib Rides Home, is a vivid look at the life of an orphan in prairie country almost a century ago. The book was inspired by Snyders father, who grew up in a Nebraska orphanage and was farmed out as labor on nearby ranches.; Title: Blair's Nightmare | [
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14,142 | 0 | Grade 4-8In this prequel to The City of Ember (2003) and The People of Sparks (2004, both Random), 11-year-old Nickie accompanies her aunt to Yonwood, NC, to help get her great-grandfather's house ready to be sold. Months earlier, a woman in the community named Althea Tower had a vision and collapsed, muttering about fire and disaster. The townspeople interpreted it as a premonition of events since war between the U.S. and the Phalanx Nations is eminent. Althea is hailed as a Prophet and an ambitious Mrs. Beeson appoints herself Althea's interpreter. Soon she's urging everyone to give up sinful things like singing. The townspeople believe that by being virtuous they will build a shield of goodness around themselves and not be harmed. In her effort to be a good person, Nickie falls prey to this collective brainwashing and betrays a friend. She has her own secret. She's hiding a dog in the house. When Mrs. Beeson thinks the Prophet has said no dogs and forces everyone to get rid of them, the child is outraged and confronts the Prophet to demand the truth behind her pronouncements. This novel has a great deal of immediacy in light of current world events. It sharply brings home the idea of people blindly following a belief without questioning it. However, it's really more of a stand-alone title. The plot details that tie it and Ember together are only revealed in the last chapter, entitled What Happened Afterward.Sharon Rawlins, NJ Library for the Blind and Handicapped, Trenton Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 4--7. Set about 50 years before the previous books in the Embers series, this novel focuses on 11-year-old Nickie, who believes her great-grandfather's old mansion in Yonwood, North Carolina, may be a haven from the city wracked with fear of impending war. Unfortunately, the place isn't exactly idyllic. Nickie's experiences in Yonwood further the idea, established in the previous books, about the role of God in human affairs. Why, for example, would God say one thing to the Prophet of Yonwood and another to a prophet halfway around the world?--a provocative question that is certainly apropos to what is happening in the world today. Sally EstesCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The Prophet of Yonwood (Ember, Book 3) | [
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14,143 | 0 | Raised in California, in the countrywith no television and few movies to watchthree-time Newbery Honor winner Zilpha Keatley Snyder filled her childhood with animals, games, and books. Among her earliest acquaintances were cows, goats, ducks, chickens, rabbits, dogs, cats, and horses. In fact, her familys animals were her closest friends, and a nearby library was a constant source of magic, adventure, and excitement for her.Snyder attended Whittier College in Southern California, which awarded her an honorary doctorate. There she also met her future husband, Larry Snyder. While ultimately planning to be a writer, after graduation Snyder decided to teach school temporarily. But she found teaching to be an extremely rewarding experience and taught in the upper elementary grades for a total of nine years, three of them as a master teacher for the University of California at Berkeley.In the early sixties, when all of her children were finally in school, Snyder began to think about writing again. Writing for children hadnt occurred to me when I was younger, but nine years of teaching in the upper elementary grades had given me a deep appreciation of the gifts and graces that are specific to individuals with 10 or 11 years of experience as human beings. Remembering a dream Id had when I was 12 years old about some strange and wonderful horses, I sat down and began to write.Season of Ponies, Snyders first book, was published in 1964.Snyders novel,Gib Rides Home, is a vivid look at the life of an orphan in prairie country almost a century ago. The book was inspired by Snyders father, who grew up in a Nebraska orphanage and was farmed out as labor on nearby ranches.; Title: Janie's Private Eyes | [
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14,144 | 0 | Ron Roy is the author of dozens of books, including the popular A to Z Mysteries, Calendar Mysteries, and Capital Mysteries series. When not working on a new book, Ron likes to teach tricks to his dog Pal, play poker with friends, travel, and read thrilling mystery books. Visit Ron online at RonRoy.com.Timothy Bush was born in Pittsburgh, PA. His father's work in the steel industry took his family from Pittsburgh to Chicago to Youngstown, Ohio, before eventually returning to Pittsburgh, where Timothy finished high school. Timothy attended the University of Dallas on an academic scholarship. He spent the fall semester of his sophomore year in the University's Rome program.After graduating cum laude with a BA in English, Timothy spent two years in Vienna, Austria, on a Fulbright Teaching Assistantship. He traveled extensively while in Europe, especially in Italy, Hungary, and Turkey, and spent a summer in the Greek Islands. He supported himself as a teacher, street singer, and lyricist for Bulgarian rock bands. Timothy is a self-taught artist, and his first book,James in the House of Aunt Prudence,grew from a portfolio showing in the summer of 1990. Since then, he has written and illustrated two other children's books,Three at SeaandGrunt! The Primitive Cave Boy. Tim lives in New York City.; Title: Capital Mysteries #6: Fireworks at the FBI | [
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14,145 | 2 | Sue DiCicco is a former Disney animator and the author/illustrator of many beloved storybooks for children. She lives in Santa Barbara, California, where she dons both superhero cape and princess tiara with equal grace and aplomb.; Title: Princess Potty Time | [
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14,146 | 0 | PreSchool-Grade 2A debut picture book done in a graphic-novel format and set in the 1920s. While Jackie walks home from school, his shadow is stolen from him. Alerted to the theft by his bulldog, Baxter, the boy tries to find it. His elderly friend, Mr. Socrates, helps. They realize that the infamous Shadow Snatcher has escaped from prison and re-embarked on his life of crime. Jackie's shadow is eventually retrieved and the robbers are last seen being chased by the coppers. The boxed black-and-white pencil cartoons give the book a nostalgic tone. There is quite a bit of dialogue, much of which would need to be read aloud to children, and many of the references to mystery-genre conventions will go over their heads. Di Fiori is better at drawing evocative and sophisticated buildings and landscapes than he is at people, and Baxter is the most effectively drawn and animated-looking character. There is a need for comics/graphic novels for younger readers; this one is not a necessary purchase, but may help fill some of that void.B. Allison Gray, John Jermain Library, Sag Harbor, NY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.K-Gr. 2. In this picture-book-size graphic novel, Di Fiori uses black-and-white illustrations to tell the story of Jackie, a boy who has lost his lunch pail, his math book, and his shadow. Wise Mr. Socrates tells Jackie that the evil Shadow Snatcher is the thief, and Jackie must confront him to get his shadow back. Accompanied by his faithful dog, Baxter, Jackie goes to the spooky old house across the river to face the Shadow Snatcher and his henchman. Judging by the villains' car, Di Fiori has set his story sometime in the 1920s, and the Shadow Snatcher bears a strong resemblance to an old pulp-fiction hero, the Shadow. While the characters look as though they could be in a Betty Boop cartoon, the scenery is beautifully detailed without overwhelming the panels. Children will care less about that, however, than about the rollicking, old-fashioned adventure, which reads like a comic book, and about Jackie, who presses on despite his fears. Kat KanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Jackie and the Shadow Snatcher | [
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14,147 | 2 | Mary Man-Kong is achildrens bookeditor and author living in New York City. When she's notediting orwriting, she loves travelingwith her amazing family on awesomeadventures.Jiyoung An is the illustrator of several Barbie books. Her titles includeBarbie, I Can BeA Pet Vet; Barbie, I Can BeA Horse Rider; Barbie Loves Pets; Little Lost Dolphin;and many more.; Title: I Can Be a Horse Rider (Barbie) (Step into Reading) | [
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14,148 | 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: Horse Heroes: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #21: Stallion by Starlight (Magic Tree House (R) Fact Tracker) | [
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14,149 | 7 | CHARISE MERICLE HARPER has written and illustrated numerous children's books, includingJust Grace; Wedgieman: A Hero Is Born; The Power of Cute; Gigi in the Big City; Milo's Special Words; Good Night, Leo; Pink Me Up;andWhen Randolph Turned Rotten. 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.BOB SHEA is the author-illustrator of the award-winning and bestsellingDinosaur vs. Bedtime, as well asOh, Daddy!,New Socks,andI'm a Shark,and the illustrator ofWedgieman: A Hero Is Born. He also wroteBig Plans,illustrated by Lane Smith. Bob lives in Connecticut with his family.; Title: Wedgieman to the Rescue (Step into Reading) | [
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14,151 | 7 | 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 #2: Lion | [
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14,152 | 13 | In 1942, the launch ofLittle Golden Booksrevolutionized childrens book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling childrens books of all time.Golden Books backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardts Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of childrens book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more.Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Bookscontinues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.; Title: Vintage Valentines (Press Out Book) | [
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14,153 | 1 | PreSchool-Grade 2-A girl honors the life of a much-loved pet by telling Desser's story, from the time her father found him when he was still single to his death as an elderly cat. As she talks about all the things she and Desser liked to do together, snapshotlike illustrations of the pair are spread across the pages. In essence, this is a scrapbook documenting the long years of friendship between a child and her pet, including their ups and downs, which saves the book from becoming saccharine. As Desser ages, he goes blind in one eye, and sometimes loses big tufts of fur. The pictures show an older girl who understands that she must handle her old friend gently. The artwork is sometimes overly sweet, but always pleasingly detailed, which lends an air of truth to the story. Desser's house and his family are depicted as comfortably messy with lots of homespun prints and patterns as colorful accents. Those who look carefully will see the girl and cat reading some favorite titles, including Puss in Boots and Millions of Cats. The reassuring message here is that loved pets live on in our memories. This will be a welcome addition for children coping with the loss of an animal, but it stands on its own as a charming story of one cat's life.Alison Kastner, Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.An agile balance of humor and pathos.Publishers Weekly, StarredPut this tender story on the shelf right next to Judith Viorsts The Tenth Good Thing About Barney.BooklistThis book is a must for anyone who has ever had a beloved cat. Grab a tissue and enjoy this beautiful story with your child.Bookselling This WeekFrom the Trade Paperback edition.; Title: Desser the Best Ever Cat | [
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14,154 | 15 | Moose, bear, fox, and hare frolic in a snowy, glowy winter wonderland from the creator of Rain. Winter is coming to the north woods and the animals are all getting ready for the first big snow. The owl hears the wind whistle, but the moose sees the first flakes. Now the geese know it is time to fly south, and the bear knows it is time for sleep. Then it snows and snows and snows. Every flake is different. All of them are hushed. Both the fox and the hare will forage through the long winterbut now the hares coat matches the white snow and the foxs fur stands out like a fiery beacon.Manya Stojics lovely evocation of a world made white will help cheer young readers along untilat last!the snow melts and spring returns to the north.Manya Stojic lives in London, England.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Snow | [
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14,155 | 2 | Mary Tillworth has written more than 100 licensed books for children, including Colors Everywhere!and I Am Buzz Lightyear. She resides in Brooklyn with a long-haired calico cat whom she occasionally shaves, and she is especially proud of her excellent spice rack.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: A Perfect Christmas (Barbie) (Pictureback(R)) | [
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14,156 | 2 | Mary Tillworth has written more than 100 licensed books for children, including Colors Everywhere!and I Am Buzz Lightyear. She resides in Brooklyn with a long-haired calico cat whom she occasionally shaves, and she is especially proud of her excellent spice rack.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: PERFECT CHRISTMAS - | [
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14,157 | 7 | Darth Vader, but before he fell to the dark side--before an entire galaxy trembled in his shadow--he was known simply as Anakin Skywalker. This is the beginning of his story and the first episode of the epic adventure STAR WARS. 64 pages with full-color photographs.; Title: Star Wars Epidode I: The Phantom Menace Movie Storybook | [
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14,158 | 2 | Chris Raschka has written and or illustrated over 30 books for children, including the 2006 Caldecott Medal?winning title The Hello, Goodbye Window, the Caldecott Honor Book Yo! Yes? and Mysterious Thelonius. He lives in New York City.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: The Purple Balloon | [
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14,159 | 2 | Mary Man-Kong is achildrens bookeditor and author living in New York City. When she's notediting orwriting, she loves travelingwith her amazing family on awesomeadventures.Das Grupillustrates and designs consumer packaging and books. Their illustrating credits for Random House Childrens Books include Barbies Ballet Wishes and I Can Be . . . A Baby Doctor.; Title: FRIENDS, FASHION, AN | [
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14,160 | 2 | Mary Man-Kong is achildrens bookeditor and author living in New York City. When she's notediting orwriting, she loves travelingwith her amazing family on awesomeadventures.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: WELCOME TO MY DREAM | [
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14,161 | 0 | Humanity and justice dont always join hands as 13-year-old Rebecca Carver painfully discovers; especially when its 1812 in a small frontier settlement and a young Chippewa Indian is being held captive for the crime of murdering a white trapper. When her ironhanded Pa chains the savage in their loft until his trial, an unspoken bond slowly forms that defies prejudice and incites courage as Indian John and Reb sneak small trinkets to each other. The tandem telling in Reb and Indian Johns voices creates an immediacy of the times when red and white cultures clashed and human convictions could decide a conviction of death. As the trial begins, a young, inexperienced lawyer, a childhood friend of Indian John whos sweet on Rebs older sister, tries logic to preclude the hanging. This vivid look into the reality of crude frontier life and justice is outstanding historical fiction. Based on a true story, ODell winner Pearsall documents her painstaking research. As Reb tries to sustain a life, Pearsall brings a snapshot of history to life. (bibliography) (Historial fiction. 9-13) -- Kirkus Reviews, starred.From the Hardcover edition.A former teacher and museum historian, Shelley Pearsall is now a full-time writer. Her first novel, Trouble Dont Last, won the Scott ODell Award for Historical Fiction. She lives in Silver Lake, Ohio.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Crooked River | [
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14,162 | 13 | "Buoyantly told, rich in insights into the creative process as well as the crafts of writing, illustrating, and storytelling."KirkusReviewsstarred review"Its an engrossing and amusing glimpse of creativity in action and the making of a childrens book classic."PublishersWeekly starred reviewJUDY SIERRA has written over thirty-five books for children, many of which have won awards, received glowing reviews, and made bestseller lists. Before she became a full-time writer, Judy worked as a childrens librarian, a puppeteer, and a college professor. She grew up in Falls Church, Virginia, and now lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, Bob Kaminski, and their dog, Keiko. Visit her on the Web at judysierra.net.KEVIN HAWKES is the illustrator of over forty acclaimed picture books and chapter books, including Chicken Cheeks, Library Lion, The Librarian Who Measured the Earth, Weslandia, and Sidewalk Circus. His vibrant colors, unusual perspectives, and dry sense of humor are hallmarks of his work. He lives with his charming wife and children in southern Maine, where he can often be found wandering aimlessly in his garden. When forced indoors, he works quite happily painting cobalt-blue skies, imaginary landscapes, and flying pianos. Visit him on the Web at kevinhawkes.com.; Title: Imagine That!: How Dr. Seuss Wrote The Cat in the Hat | [
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14,163 | 11 | PreS-Gr 1-Anja longs to be one of Santa's elves. Dressed in full Nordic regalia complete with red gnomic hat, she certainly looks the part. A thoughtful and helpful child, she acts the part as well. When she skis off in her quest to find Santa, a bird, horse, musk ox, polar bear, and reindeer show her the way. The full-page photographs look like they could be movie stills, so sharp and seamless are the figures that Anja and the animals cut against the winter landscape of Northern lights, glaciers, and snowy pine trees. While the scenes of Anja offering an apple to the reindeer or curled up next to the sleeping polar bear are whimsical and look unaltered, other images are obviously manipulated. Further, the story reads as if it were written around the pictures, rather than the other way around. Nonetheless, the striking winter visuals and the adorable heroine carry the day.-Joanna Fabicon, Los Angeles Public Library (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted."A captivating Christmas story with a magic all its own. --Starred, Kirkus Reviews"rosy-cheeked Anja looks like shes stepped out of a fairy tale, and Breiehagens delicious (and, necessarily, digitally altered) photographs of her riding on the back of a polar bear and meeting Santa amid the snowy pines of the North Pole create the sense that magic is very real." -- Starred, Publishers Weekly"[The Christmas Wish] points to both the timelessness and the otherworldliness of a child's Christmastime wonder." --The Horn Book"this cozy Nordic tale filled with extraordinary photographs will have readers of all ages believing in the magic of Christmas. This is one to pull out every year and savor." --The Children's Book Review"Dreams have never been so photogenic." --USA TodayFrom the Hardcover edition.; Title: The Christmas Wish (Wish Series) | [
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14,164 | 0 | In 1951, MABEL L. ROBINSON wrote: "I went to normal school, taught a while, went to Radcliffe College, and finally took my master's and doctor's degrees at Columbia University, where I now teach creative writing. . . . The four summer months are for Maine, where I have leisure to write, to sail, and to do as I please. It sounds very pleasant. And it is!"MABEL L. ROBINSONwon two Newbery Honors: forBright Islandin 1938, and for Runner of the Mountain Topsin 1940. She died in 1962.; Title: Bright Island | [
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14,165 | 0 | Tiny Sir Small rides his trusty ant into Itty-Bitty City and immediately must rise to the challenge of rescuing the prince who, the queen fears, was taken captive by a terrible sea monster while out in his boat (a peanut shell). Beginning readers will chuckle at the final revelation: the sea monster is really a frog.From the Trade Paperback edition.Jane OConnor and John OBrien also collaborated on the companion title Sir Small and the Dragonfly. They both live in New York City.From the Trade Paperback edition.; Title: Sir Small and the Sea Monster (Step into Reading) | [
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14,166 | 0 | THEODOR GEISEL (aka Dr. Seuss) is quite simply the most beloved children's book author in the United States. 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: Sneetches on Beaches (Dr. Seuss Nursery Collection) | [
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14,167 | 6 | In 1942, the launch ofLittle Golden Booksrevolutionized childrens book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling childrens books of all time.Golden Books backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardts Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of childrens book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more.Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Bookscontinues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.Victoria Miller is an illustrator of childrens books. She has illustrated several titles for the Random House Children's Books behind Dora the Explorer, Blues Room, and Teenie Genies properties.; Title: SAVE THE UNICORN KIN | [
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14,168 | 2 | A SUNSHINE STATE AWARD FINALIST!This tale will have readers cheering for the resilient, resourceful Olivia--Kirkus, Starred Review"The real draw in this tender, triumphant novel from Gephart is Olivia's successful progression through Jeopardy!'s hoops and the happy ending for our particulary deserving contestant."--Publisher's Weekly"Gephart has crafted a convincing narrative about a child trying to make sense of a complex adult world."--School, Library Journal"A tender, funny portrayal of a girl learning to appreciate both what she has and what she has to offer."--The Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books, Recommended"Gephart keeps all the parts moving, even adding a dollop of romance."--BooklistDONNA GEPHART is the author of As If Being 12 3/4 Isn't Bad Enough, My Mother Is Running for President,How to Survive Middle School, Death by Toilet Paper and Lily and Dunkin. She lives in Jupiter, Florida, with her family.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Olivia Bean, Trivia Queen | [
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14,169 | 2 | #1 New York Times bestsellerA School Library Journal Best of Children's BooksA Publishers Weekly Best of Children's BooksA Kirkus Reviews Best of Children's BooksA Booklist Best of Children's Books"Wonder is essentially ... a wonder. It's well-written, engaging, and so much fun to read that the pages almost turn themselves. More than that, Wonder touches the heart in the most life-affirming, unexpected ways, delivering in August Pullman a character whom readers will remember forever. Do yourself a favor and read this book your life will be better for it." - Nicholas Sparks, #1 New York Times bestselling authorSlate.com:"Wonder is the best kids' book of the year."Entertainment Weekly:"In a wonder of a debut, Palacio has written a crackling page-turner filled with characters you can't help but root for."The New York Times:"Rich and memorable...It's Auggie and the rest of the children who are the real heart of 'Wonder,' and Palacio captures the voices of girls and boys, fifth graders and teenagers, with equal skill."The Wall Street Journal:"What makes R.J. Palacio's debut novel so remarkable, and so lovely, is the uncommon generosity with which she tells Auggie's storyThe result is a beautiful, funny and sometimes sob-making story of quiet transformation.The Huffington Post:"It's in the bigger themes that Palacio's writing shines. This book is a glorious exploration of the nature of friendship, tenacity, fear, and most importantly, kindness.""Full of heart, full of truth,Wonder is a book about seeing the beauty that's all around us. I dare you not to fall in love with Auggie Pullman."- Rebecca Stead, Newbery award-winning author of When You Reach Me"It is the deceptive simplicity andhonesty of the work that make Wonder so memorable. Every single character seems real and well drawn and oh-so human...This book is beautiful." - Christopher Paul Curtis, Newbery award-winning author of Bud, Not Buddy"A beautiful story of kindness and courage. There are many real and well-developed characters, and they each have their shining moments. Of course, Auggie shines the brightest." - Clare Vanderpool, Newbery award-winning author of Moon Over Manifest"Wonder is a beautifully told story about heartache, love, and the value of human life. One comes away from it wanting to be a better person." - Patricia Reilly Giff, two-time Newbery honor-winning author of Lily's Crossing and Pictures of Hollis Woods"Wonder is a shining jewel of a storythatcannot help but encouragereadersof all ages to do better, to be better,in how they treat others in life. I'm totally in love with this novel." - Trudy Ludwig, anti-bullying advocate and author of My Secret Bully, Confessions of a Former Bully, Better Than You, and Just KiddingStarred Review, Publishers Weekly:Few first novels pack more of a punch: it's a rare story with the power to open eyes--and hearts--to what it's like to be singled out for a difference you can't control, when all you want is to be just another face in the crowd.Starred Review, Booklist:Palacio makes it feel not only effortless but downright graceful, and by the stand-up-and-cheer conclusion, readers will be doing just that, and feeling as if they are part of this troubled but ultimately warm-hearted community.Starred Review, School Library Journal:"Palacio has an exceptional knack for writing realistic conversation and describing the thoughts and emotions of the characters...A well-written, thought-provoking book."Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews:A memorable story of kindness, courage and wonder.R. J. PALACIO lives in NYC with her husband, two sons, and two dogs. For more than twenty years, she was an art director and graphic designer, designing book jackets for other people while waiting for the perfect time in her life to start writing her own novel. But one day several years ago, a chance encounter with an extraordinary child in front of an ice cream store made R. J. realize that the perfect time to write that novel had finally come. Wonder is her first novel. She did not design the cover, but she sure does love it. Learn more about R.J. Palacio and the world ofWonderat wonderthebook.com.; Title: Wonder | [
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14,170 | 2 | Kindergarten-Grade 1This easy-to-read rhyming story introduces the concept of fractions as a girl shares snacks with her family and friends. Mary Clare splits a pear in half for her and her brother, a muffin in thirds for her classmates, and a pizza cut into eight slices. Each time, a different food is divvied up in a different location. Readers see the whole, then the parts, and then the "re-wording" into "One-third for you and you and me!," and so on. The story ends with Mary Clare inviting her friends to share in her birthday celebration. The clear, attractive artwork is a big plus in this simple but useful title that highlights fractions, friendship, and sharing.Susan Lissim, Dwight School, New York City Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Mary Clare Likes to Share: A Math Reader (Step into Reading) | [
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14,171 | 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: RAIL BLAZERS! - PAIN | [
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14,172 | 4 | 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: Rescue: Pop-Up Emergency Vehicles | [
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14,173 | 7 | Peter Dickinson, the author of many books for adults and young readers, has won numerous awards. His books for Delacorte include Eva, A Bone from a Dry Sea, and AK (all ALA Notable or Best Books); The Lion Tamers Daughter; and Chuck and Danielle (a Junior Literary Guild selection).; Title: The Gift (Laurel-Leaf Books) | [
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14,174 | 2 | An endearing and humorous telling of the child-blankie bond. - Scholastic Parent & Child; Title: Small Bunny's Blue Blanket | [
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14,175 | 2 | Mary Man-Kong is a children’s book editor and author living in New York City. When she's not editing or writing, she loves traveling with her amazing family on awesome adventures.Jiyoung An is the illustrator of several Barbie books. Her titles include Barbie, I Can Be—A Pet Vet; Barbie, I Can Be—A Horse Rider; Barbie Loves Pets; Little Lost Dolphin; and many more.; Title: I CAN BE...ANYTHING | [
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14,176 | 1 | TONY DAVIS is the author of bestselling adult and children's non-fiction in his native Australia.GREGORY ROGERS has illustrated many children's books, including the wordless picture book The Boy, the Bear, the Baron, and the Bard, which was a New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Picture Book of 2004.; Title: Roland Wright: At the Joust | [
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14,177 | 2 | CHRIS GRABENSTEIN is the Agatha and Anthony award-winning author of The Crossroads and The Hanging Hill as well as several adult thrillers. He used to write TV and radio commercials and has written for The Muppets. Chris was born in Buffalo, New York, and moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee, when he was 10. After college, he moved to New York City to become an actor and writer. Currently, Chris and his wife JJ live in New York City with two cats and a dog who starred on Broadway.; Title: The Black Heart Crypt (A Haunted Mystery) | [
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14,178 | 0 | Gr 6-8-After participating in an act of horrendous bullying, Julian is given the opportunity to atone for his action and lighten his punishment by writing a book throughout the year. What starts as meandering thoughts and stories about him hitting pigeons and chasing cars evolves into a story of self-realization. The bulk of it is given over to a tangled love triangle. When Lonnie asks Julian, a better writer, to craft a love letter from him to new-girl Jillian and sign it anonymously, she believes the amorous intentions are Julian's. The result leaves bitter feelings between two former best friends. As the story unfolds, Julian comes to identify what he feels is right, not just what his best friend tells him is so. This honest portrayal of 12-year-olds' lives does not gloss over the stupid, hurtful things people do to one another before their moral compasses become fully calibrated. Julian is different from his friends, as he is told throughout the book, but he doesn't see it until the end. In the denouement, he finally stands up and tries to make what he has done right. Not all readers will identify with the sometimes-despicable things the protagonist does, but those who identified with the antihero in Jeff Kinney's "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" (Abrams) but have matured beyond the scope and gravity of that series will find a kindred spirit in Julian.-Devin Burritt, Wells Public Library, ME(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Sixth-grader Julian Twerski discovers a love for writing as he documents his year for a teacher who wants him to come to terms with an act of bullying on his part. Set in Queens in the authors 1960s childhood, this period piece spotlights a time when boys were independent, self-sufficient in their entertainment, and entirely unsupervised. Julians gang, led by his best friend, Lonnie, hangs out in a vacant lot or neighborhood playground, entertaining themselves by throwing things, exploding fireworks, and ragging on each other. For Lonnie, Julian writes an admiring letter to classmate Jillian, who responds by becoming interested in Julian instead. This leads to a first date, a first broken heart, and a temporary quarrel with his pal. Meanwhile, Julians composition entries circle around to the incident that led to his punishment. The cleverly constructed first-person narrative leads readers into sympathy with the precocious narrator, so that the reveal is a surprise and the denouement a relief. Theres a fair amount of nostalgia here, which adult readers may appreciate more than teens. Grades 6-9. --Kathleen Isaacs; Title: Twerp (Twerp Series) | [
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14,179 | 2 | Gary Paulsen is a three-time Newbery Honor Book winner. He and his wife divide their time between a home in New Mexico and a boat on the Pacific.; Title: Captive! (World of Adventure) | [
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14,180 | 2 | "The novel builds to an exciting climax that takes magic in stride and suggests that further mysteries await the DMS trio."-Publishers Weekly "This paranormalmystery will be of interest to young readers looking for something spooky but not violent or scary."-Booklist"[The Secret Files of Fairday Morrow] moves briskly and includes magic, action, and suspense."-SLJJessica Haight is a true New Englander, with a deep desire to be near the ocean and a love of the four seasons. She enjoys drawing while standing up, and cultivating magic in her garden. She easily floats away in the pages of a good story and is still waiting for her owl from Hogwarts. Jessica lives in Connecticut with her charming fianc, James; their dog, Jack; their cat, Bill; and a very entitled bunny named Alice. Stephanie Robinson lives with her husband in a quiet town, though it is not as quaint as Ashpot. After teaching fifth grade for almost fifteen years, she is now enjoying her role as a school media specialist. One of the many benefits of her job is that she learns something new every day. When Stephanie isnt working, she spends her time creating stories, getting lost in books, and traveling to new places. Visit thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com to learn more. Follow Jessica and Stephanie on Twitter @dmsfiles.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: The Secret Files of Fairday Morrow | [
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14,181 | 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 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. Now they are  embarking on new adventures in their very own series of books!; Title: Happi Baby, Happi Mommy | [
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14,182 | 2 | "A totally absorbing story...starkly dramamtic, believable and compelling" -- ---Saturday Review"Innocense vs. wisdom , black vs. white, growing up and surviving... forcefully portrayed -- ---Library JournalTheodore Taylor was born in North Carolina and began writing at the age of thirteen as a cub reporter for the Portsmouth, Virginia Evening Star.Leaving home at seventeen to join the Washington Daily News as a copy boy, he worked his way toward New York City and became an NBC network sportswriter at the age of nineteen.Mr. Taylor is the author of a dozen books for young readers, among them the award-winning The Cay. He lives in Laguna Beach, California, with his wife, Flora.; Title: The Cay | [
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14,183 | 2 | Dope. Smack. Junk. Heroin. No matter what you call it, you can't change the fact that 13-year-old Benjie is on it. Oh no ... he's not hooked, though. He could stop anytime ... really. But why is a young kid like Benjie using at all? Originally published in 1973, Alice Childress's novel remains one of the most profound explorations of an addict's world ever written. What makes this novel different is that Childress points no fingers and offers no easy answers. Her characters' moods and motivations are complex, fresh, unexpected, and courageously real. Woven into Benjie's own ramblings about his situation are the thoughts of those involved by association--his mother, stepfather, friends, the pusher, and teachers at his school. This narrative technique creates a rich, heroic portrait of the social and psychological circumstances of addiction, love, and family.Novel for young adults by Alice Childress, published in 1973. Presented in 23 short narratives, it is the story of an arrogant black teenager whose fragmented domestic life and addiction to heroin lead him into delinquency. -- The Merriam-Webster Encyclopedia of Literature; Title: A Hero Ain't Nothin' But A Sandwich | [
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14,184 | 21 | Ezell's father finagles a little League team for Ezell and his friends with himself as coach, a job he's never had before.; Title: My Father, the Coach | [
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14,185 | 2 | Text: English, Persian (translation); Title: Lisa and Lottie (An Avon Camelot Book) (English and Persian Edition) | [
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14,186 | 2 | "Intricately woven...at once satire, fantasy and tragedy..." -- The New York Times Book Review"Unforgettable...A beautifully written, very touching story." -- New YorkerSylvia Cassedy graduated from Brooklyn College in New York, and studied in the Department of Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. In addition to Behind the Attic Wall, Ms. Cassedy wrote several fiction books for children, including Lucie Babbidge's House.; Title: Behind the Attic Wall (Avon Camelot Books) | [
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14,187 | 0 | Will surely tickle the funny bones. (School Library Journal)Rib-tickling. Sure to please. (Kirkus Reviews)Sachar is the reigning king of oddball humor. These linked stories are both bizarre and sublime. (Brightly)There'd been a terrible mistake. Wayside School was supposed to be built with thirty classrooms one on top of the other...thirty stories tall! (The builder said he was very sorry.)That may be why all kinds of funny things happen at Wayside SChool...especially on the thirteenth floor. You'll meet Mrs. Gorf, the meanest teacher of all, terrible Todd, who always gets sent home early, and John who can read only upside down--along with all the other kids in the crazy mix-up school that came out sideways. But you'll never guess the truth about Sammy, the new kid...or what's in store for Wayside School on Halloween!; Title: Sideways Stories from Wayside School | [
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14,188 | 2 | "One of the funniest and most original sports sagas on record." --"Horn BookAvi is the award-winning author of more than seventy-five books for young readers, ranging from animal fantasy to gripping historical fiction, picture books to young adult novels. Crispin: The Cross of Lead won the Newbery Medal, and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and Nothing But the Truth were awarded Newbery Honors. He is also the author of the popular Poppy series. Avi lives outside Denver, Colorado. You can visit him online at www.avi-writer.com.; Title: S.O.R. Losers | [
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14,189 | 1 | James Howe began his writing career with Bunnicula, which was published in 1979.Bunnicula has received numerous awards as a favorite among children throughout the U.S. and Canada.It was also the basis of a popular television special, a record and a tape, and has been published in the United Kingdom, as well as in German- and French-speaking countries.Howe so enjoyed writing as Harold -- the shaggy dog narrator of Bunnicula -- that he went on to write Howliday Inn, The Celery Stalks at Midnight and Nighty-Nightmare.James Howe lives with his wife, Betsy Imershein, and their daughter, Zoe, in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. In His Own Words..."I was born in Oneida, New York, the youngest of four sons of Lee Arthur and Lonnelle Crossley Howe. My bloodlines are mostly English, Scottish, and German, but my roots grow deep in American soil. One of my ancestors on my father's side was hanged as a witch at Salem, Massachusetts, in the late 1600s. On my mother's side is Benjamin Push, the "Father of American Psychiatry" and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. My mother never let my father forget which side was witch."It is not this heritage that inspired me to be a writer, however, unless having an alleged witch in the family predisposed me to write the sort of things I do. More likely, my turning out to be a writer had to do with a childhood spent making up stories, first with my toys arid friends and then, When I knew how, on paper. Words played an important part in my growing up. Books were every-here, when they didn't fit on the shelves they were stacked haphazardly on the floor, But words weren't confincol to books. In my family, no day was complete without its share of conversational banter, Joking, riddles, and puns. it is little wonder that even after I got serious about Writing, I've always had a hard time getting serious about words."I moved from Oneida who, I was two and spent the next ten years in Webster, a small town in upstate New York. There I established a club called the Vampire Legion (membership: three), wrote and edited its newspaper, The Gory Gazette; and wrote plays for myself and my neighborhood friends to perform. Perhaps as an outgrowth of these plays, my first real ambition in life was to be an actor."After earning a bachelor of fine arts degree in theater from Boston University in 1968, I moved to New York City to pursue my career in show business. It was there, in 1977, that I began writing Bunnicula with my late wife, Deborah. We wrote it as a lark, never Imagining that it would be the popular children's book it became nor that it would launch my career as a writer for children. Even as we wrote it, I was working on a master's degree in theater at Hunter College."After Debbie's death from cancer in 1978, I went on to write several sequels to Bunnicula, as well as other mysteries, picture books, serious novels, and nonfiction. In 1981, I left my job as a literary and theatrical agent to pursue writing full-time."Also in 1981, I married Betsy Imershein, a photographer and writer. We have one child, a daughter named Zoe, and we live and work in a 1930 Tudorstyle house in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, just north of New York City."I began writing a picture-book series featuring Harold and Chester and the other characters who populate my older Bunnicula novels in 1987. It is my hope that the Fright Before Christmas, Scared Silly, and the other books in the series will introduce young readers not only to my characters, but to the excitement-and fun--of mysteries as well."; Title: Howliday Inn (Bunnicula) | [
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14,190 | 2 | "A powerful, convincing, and frightening tale...Ghost-story fans have a spooky treat in store." -- "School Library Journal" Starred ReviewMary Downing Hahn is the best-selling author of more than twenty award-winning books for young readers, including Stepping on the Cracks, which won the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction. Anna on the Farm is the follow-up to Anna All Year Round, both based on the author’s mother’s memoirs about growing up in Maryland pre-World War I.; Title: Wait Till Helen Comes: A Ghost Story | [
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14,191 | 1 | An errant hamster and his quest for freedom are the subject of Banks's fast-paced story. Ages 8-12. Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.Lynne Reid Banks was born in London. After studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, she acted and wrote for the repertory stage. Later, she turned to journalism, becoming one of Britain's first female television news reporters. In 1962 she emigrated to Israel, where she married a sculptor, had three sons and taught for eight years in a kibbutz. She now lives with her husband in England. She writes, travels, and visits schools, at home and abroad, full-time. Among Lynne Reid Banks's popular novels for young readers are Angela and Diabola; Harry the Poisonous Centipede; The Fairy Rebel; The Farthest-Away Mountain; The Adventures of King Midas; The Magic Hare; Maura's Angel; and the award-winning Indian in the Cupboard books.; Title: I, Houdini: The Amazing Story of an Escape-Artist Hamster | [
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14,192 | 7 | Hahn's captivating fantasy tells of two friends who unearth a mysterious doll in a tangled, neglected rose garden. Ages 9-12. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.Mary Downing Hahn is the best-selling author of more than twenty award-winning books for young readers, including Stepping on the Cracks, which won the Scott ODell Award for Historical Fiction. Anna on the Farm is the follow-up to Anna All Year Round, both based on the authors mothers memoirs about growing up in Maryland pre-World War I.; Title: The Doll in the Garden | [
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14,194 | 2 | Hooray for Henry Huggins- and Beverly Cleary! Hilarious, true to life, and just great! (Association of Children's Librarians)Beverly Cleary does it again. Recommended, of course. (School Library Journal)Henrys adventures in building a clubhouse and delivering the Journal to the 43 customers on his paper route are believable, funny, and easy to read. (Chicago Tribune)A clubhouse of their own. . .Henry Huggins and his friends Robert and Murph have been working hard in whatever free time they can find to build a clubhouse of their very ownone in which they can be safe from neighborhood pest Ramona Quimby. But Ramona not only refuses to pay attention to the phrase "No Girls Allowed," she almost ruins Henry's paper routeand his newspaper career!; Title: Henry and the Clubhouse (Henry Huggins) | [
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14,195 | 2 | Second grade is not turning out the way it should for Ramona Quimby. Her dad has lost his job, her mom has found a full-time job, and her big sister Beezus has "reached a difficult age." In her inimitable way, Ramona decides to take charge. She practices TV commercials in hopes of earning a million dollars, but only ends up insulting her teacher and getting into a prickly mess with some burrs. Then she embarks on a campaign to make her father stop smoking. Mr. Quimby manages to hold up under all these strains, but the challenge is on for the whole family to prove their mettle.Once again, Beverly Cleary proves her own mettle in this touching and hilarious Newbery Honor Book. Beloved author of over two dozen children's books, and recipient of many awards, including another Newbery Honor for Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and a Newbery Medal for Dear Mr. Henshaw, Cleary's instinct for children's jumbled emotions is flawless. Alan Tiegreen's adroit line drawings perfectly complement Cleary's style; it's hard to imagine one without the other. (Ages 8 to 12) --Emilie Coulter"True, warm-hearted, and funny."--" Booklist"; Title: Ramona and Her Father | [
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14,196 | 2 | "Probably only a parent of twins could create soconvincing a pair as nine-year-old Mitch and Amy."-- "The Horn Book""With humor and warmth, Mrs. Cleary explores the underlying pride, jealousy, and attachment of her twin characters."-- "Chicago Tribune"Mitch and Amy were always squabbling about something. They both though being twins was fun, but that was about the only thing they agreed on. They never stopped trying to get the better of one another. But then the school bully started picking on Mitchell. And, bully that he was, he picked on Amy too. Now the twins had something in common-and they couldn't waste time fighting with each other!; Title: Mitch and Amy | [
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14,197 | 1 | "The same combination of simplicity, realistic detail, ingenuity, and humor that made "The Mouse and the Motorcycle" a resounding success."-- "The Horn Book""Cleary again successfully combines fantasy and reality."-- "Booklist""Life with family is too stifling for a daring young motorcyclist, eager to try his wheels ... a funny story with a sympathetic hero."-- "School Library Journal"Ralph is on the run!Fed up with his family, Ralph decides to hop on his motorcycle and head down the road to Happy Acres Camp. Unfortunately, life at camp is not all peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! A strict watchdog, a mouse-hungry cat, and a troubled boy named Garf keep Ralph on his toes and away from his precious motorcycle. Perhaps home is not such a bad place to be... if only Ralph can find a way to get there again!; Title: Runaway Ralph | [
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14,198 | 1 | Hilarious...Both children and adults will roar with laughter at Sockss antics and cringe at his misdeeds. (School Library Journal)Watch out, socks!Socks is one happy cat. He lives the good life with his affectionate owners, Mr. and Mrs. Bricker. Ever since the day they saved him from a life spent in a mailbox drop slot, Socks has been the center of their world. And he always has everything he needstasty kitty treats and all the lap room he could want!But when a new baby arrives, suddenly the Brickers have less and less time for Socks. Little Charles William is the one getting all the attention. Socks feels left outand to show it, he starts getting into all sorts of trouble! What will it take to make Socks realize just how much the Brickers care about him?; Title: Socks | [
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14,199 | 0 | "Emily's adventures make the book as freshly funny as "Henry Huggins.""-"Association of Children's Literature""Emily is vividly real."-"Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"Beverly Cleary is one of America's most beloved authors. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up.Instead she became a librarian. When a young boy asked her, "Where are the books about kids like us?" she remembered her teacher's encouragement and was inspired to write the books she'd longed to read but couldn't find when she was younger. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born!Mrs. Cleary's books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented to her in recognition of her lasting contribution to children's literature. Dear Mr. Henshaw won the Newbery Medal, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have been named Newbery Honor Books. Her characters, including Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph, the motorcycle-riding mouse, have delighted children for generations.; Title: Emily's Runaway Imagination | [
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