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14,400 | 7 | Midnight, the ancient evil sanctuary of vampires and their human slaves that was burned to the ground centuries ago, has risen from the ashes to open its dark doors once more. And it's up to Turquoise Draka, famed human vampire hunter of the Bruja guild, to stop Midnight's founder and vampire most malevolent, Jeshikah. But once inside Midnight's walls, Turquoise discovers that instead of Jeshikah, the surprisingly benign vampire Jaguar is at the helm. Acting as a human slave, Turquoise tries to discern Jaguar's mysteriously kind motives as she works at planning Jeshikah's assassination. Meanwhile, her acting servitude is playing havoc with her memories, as she begins to recall the bleak days when she used to be a human slave herself, the time before her training as an elite Bruja warrior. With bitter memories of beatings and humiliations battling with her present suicidal assignment, Turquoise must do everything in her power to keep from blowing her cover and losing her sanity.Teenaged horror author Amelia Atwater-Rhodes has successfully hit her writing stride in Midnight Predator, her fourth novel. Finally her burgundy-haired, black leather pant-wearing, revenge-lusting characters (and those are just the humans!) seem less like Anne Rice rip-offs and more like original Atwater-Rhodes creations. Atwater-Rhodes's use of flashbacks is more polished than in previous works, and her characterization is more solid and consistent. Teen vampire fans will eagerly fall upon this vibrant, violent addition to Atwater-Rhodes's intricately woven dynasty of vampires, witches, and shape-shifters. (Ages 12 and older) --Jennifer HubertAssigned to assassinate the evil vampire Jeshikah, Turquoise Draka must go undercover as a slave in the mythical city of Midnight and the experience makes her relive her past spent in servitude. In an ironic twist of fate, Turquoise's master may hold the key to releasing her demons in Midnight Predator by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Midnight Predator | [
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14,401 | 7 | Thomas, 11, and his father, Patrick, live a seemingly ordinary existence in the cozy northern English village of Belthorp. In reality, however, Thomas and Patrick are Tonitheen and Vateelin, alien agents from the planet Ormingat sent to Earth on a benevolent mission to record the doings of this planet's inhabitants. Their five-year stint nearly over, father and son expect to return to their planet the day after Christmas. On their way to recover their golf-ball-size space ship, stowed in Edinburgh, a dramatic traffic accident separates the pair, leaving Thomas stranded (and pretending to be mute) in a hospital. Meanwhile, PatrickAtemporarily miniaturized by the shockAmust fend for himself. In outline, this plot is as whimsical and imaginative as those of Waugh's earlier books; in execution, however, the story has a muffled feel, lacking the cozy warmth and immediacy that made her Mennyms adventures so vivid. Since so much of the novel takes place in the hospital, as a bedridden Thomas waits for his father to find him, melancholy introspection often takes the place of action ("He watched the Mickey Mouse clock and went listlessly back to his effort at telepathy, though with no real hope that it would work"). Even the shrunken Patrick's journey to EdinburghAachieved partly via catching rides on the shoes of passers byAis strangely joyless. Ages 10-up. Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 4-7-Thomas Derwent and his father have lived in the small English town of Belthorp for the last five years. Now 11, Thomas has a good friend and substitute mother in Stella Dalrymple, the kindly neighbor who helps care for him, and a best friend at school. Then his father announces that it is time to return home-to the planet Ormingat. En route to a spaceship buried in Glasgow, a speeding brewery tanker cuts their journey short. The boy lands in the hospital and his father can't be found. Waugh provides an interesting background for this story, with brief descriptions of the varieties of Ormingat science, the workings of the spaceship, and the aliens' intentions for their continuing study of Earth's inhabitants. However, much of the focus of this novel is on Thomas's relationship with his father and his friends, and how they illuminate basic truths about human interactions. In her books about the "Mennyms" (Greenwillow), a family of sentient and sensitive rag dolls, the author created an absorbing fantasy that explores the many meanings of family, friendship, and even life itself. In the same way, Space Race is a thoughtful examination of friendship, loyalty, and love. Readers will enjoy the exciting plot and fast-moving action, and the sympathetic characters will stay with them long after the book is closed.Susan L. Rogers, Chestnut Hill Academy, PA Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Space Race | [] | Train |
14,402 | 13 | Gr 5 Up-This compelling book begins with van Gogh's boyhood and traces the various career paths (art dealer, missionary) he pursued before dedicating himself to painting. The authors draw on the artist's voluminous correspondence with his brother Theo to elicit his thoughts and feelings, providing glimpses inside the head of this most unusual person. The use of his own phrases enlivens the text: "The more I am spent, ill, a broken pitcher, the more I become an artist, creator-." His passionate dedication to his work-living on nothing but coffee and bread for days, sacrificing his physical and mental health for the sake of art-was extraordinary. Largely unappreciated in his own lifetime, he was certain of the value and importance of his work, yet still a bit apprehensive of even the slight bit of success that came near the end of his life. The infamous incident with the ear is included as part of an overall portrait, and varying theories as to his so-called madness (a rare form of epilepsy, psychological traumas from childhood) are presented. In addition to a few black-and-white family photographs, the volume has an eight-page insert of fine-quality, full-color reproductions of the artist's works. This outstanding, well-researched biography is fascinating reading.Robin L. Gibson, Perry County District Library, New Lexington, OHCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.*Starred Review* Gr. 7-12. Greenberg and Jordan, authors of titles such as Chuck Close Up Close (1998) and Frank O'Gehry: Outside In (2000), offer yet another outstanding artist's biography. In elegant, captivating language, they debunk myths about Van Gogh as lunatic and loner. Following his life story from birth to death, they describe the artist as an irascible, stubborn, and erratic member of a family that supported him through aborted attempts to become an art dealer and a preacher, before he finally settled on painting, a career fully supported by his brother Theo, with whom he lived in Paris. Also detailed are Van Gogh's years of drinking and schmoozing among the greats of the Montmartre art scene, organizing exhibitions, enjoying great friendships with other artists, and finally moving to the south of France, where he hoped to start an artist's collective. The authors do a remarkable job of presenting Van Gogh's complex personality (described by his brother as "gifted, delicate, and tender" and "cruel and hard-hearted"); his periods of manic energy; and the ear incident, in a straightforward, even understated way, showing that he was not "crazy," but rather suffered from epilepsy. They also help readers look at the painter's work, and at art in general, discuss the artist's motivations and techniques, and bring readers up-close with immediate, moving scenes of Van Gogh at work in the fields as he strove to paint his "high yellow note." An exceptional biography that reveals the humanity behind the myth. Reproductions, a glossary, and other appended material will help this find cross-curricular support. Gillian EngbergCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Vincent Van Gogh: Portrait of an Artist | [
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14,403 | 2 | Chinese Cinderella is the perfect title for Adeline Yen Mah's compelling autobiography in which, like the fairy-tale maiden, her childhood was ruled by a cruel stepmother. "Fifth Younger Sister" or "Wu Mei," as Yen Mah was called, is only an infant when her father remarries after her mother's death. As the youngest of her five siblings, Wu Mei suffers the worst at the hands of her stepmother Niang. She is denied carfare, frequently forgotten at school at the end of the day, and whipped for daring to attend a classmate's birthday party against Niang's wishes. Her father even forgets the spelling of her name when filling out her school enrollment record. In her loneliness, Wu Mei turns to books for company: "I was alone with my beloved books. What bliss! To be left in peace with Cordelia, Regan, Gonoril, and Lear himself--characters more real than my family... What happiness! What comfort!" Even though Wu Mei is repeatedly moved up to grades above those of her peers, it is only when she wins an international play-writing contest in high school that her father finally takes notice and grants her wish to attend college in England. Despite her parent's heartbreaking neglect, she eventually becomes a doctor and realizes her dream of being a writer.Teens, with their passionate convictions and strong sense of fair play, will be immediately enveloped in the gross injustice of Adeline Yen Mah's story. A complete glossary, historical notes on the state of Chinese society and politics during Yen Mah's childhood, and the legend of the original Chinese Cinderella round out this stirring testimony to the strength of human character and the power of education. (Ages 10 to 15) --Jennifer HubertMah revisits the territory she covered in her adult bestseller, Falling Leaves, for this painful and poignant memoir aimed at younger readers. Blamed for the loss of her mother, who died shortly after giving birth to her, Mah is an outcast in her own family. When her father remarries and moves the family to Shanghai to evade the Japanese during WWII, Mah and her siblings are relegated to second-class status by their stepmother. They are given attic rooms in their big Shanghai home, they have nothing to wear but school uniforms, and they subsist on a bare-bones diet while their stepmother's children dine sumptuously. Mah finds escape from this emotionally barren landscape at school, but the academic awards she wins only enrage her jealous siblings and stepmother, and she is eventually torn from her auntAher one championAand shipped off to boarding school. That Mah eventually soars above her circumstances is proof of her strength of character. The author recreates moments of cruelty and victory so convincingly that readers will feel almost as if they're in the room with her. She never veers from a child's sensibility; the child in these pages rarely judges the actions of those around her, she's simply bent on surviving. Mah easily weaves details of her family's life alongside the traditions of China (e.g., her grandmother's bound feet) and the changes throughout the war years and subsequent Communist takeover. This memoir is hard to put down. Ages 12-up. (Sept.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Chinese Cinderella: The true story of an unwanted daughter | [
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14,404 | 7 | Akiko on the Planet Smoo was first created as a comic book and teaching tool, but with plenty of spit and polish, Mark Crilley's flights of fancy have been transformed into a light, illustrated adventure novel in the topsy-turvy tradition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Ten-year-old Akiko is embroiled in typical fourth-grade trials and tribulations when she gets a strange, silvery letter in the mail. The letter instructs her to be ready at 8:00 that night (with her toothbrush), but she is anything but prepared when a goofy-looking spaceship hovers outside her 17th-story apartment window and takes her to the planet Smoo.Akiko soon learns from the spaceship's crew that she--of all humans on earth--has been chosen to rescue Prince Froptoppit from an evil, misguided kidnapper. Though she tries to persuade the King, Bip, and Bop that they have the wrong girl (she doesn't even want to be the leader of the girls' safety patrol at school), the friendly trio seems to think she'd be perfect for the job anyway. The quest is not easy. Akiko and a curious, old-fashioned cast of characters (including the scholarly Mr. Beeba; the warbly, incomprehensible Poog; the swashbuckling Spuckler; and Spuckler's rusty robot, Gax) encounter the dreaded Sky Pirates and later, engage in cartoonish, gladiator-style fights with robots and fire-breathing Jaggasaurs. And just like Dorothy in Oz, Akiko finds her courage and faces up to the Jaggasaur, shouting, "You should be ashamed of yourself! Who do you think you are, bullying a scrawny little man like that? Why don't you pick on someone your own size?" Young readers may learn that they have more courage than they think. The adventure ends happily, but the book draws to a close before Prince Froptoppit can be rescued. Stay tuned for continuing adventures? (Ages 8 to 12) --Karin SnelsonIn this stylish debut, aliens from the Planet Smoo summon an Earth girl to find a kidnapped prince. Fourth-grader Akiko admits she has no experience as a rescuer: "I'm only ten years old... I don't have many years of anything." Nevertheless, Smoo's humanoid King Froptoppit insists that she help him to retrieve the prince from "an evil, misguided" Alia Rellapor. As exasperated yet compliant as Alice at the Mad Tea Party, Akiko agrees to lead the mission. The novel gets off to a rollicking start as she meets her teammates, among them a Han Solo-like spaceship pilot and a being called Poog, "a floating head... covered by pale purple-white skin that shimmered like smooth leather." Crilley gives Akiko a conversational voice and global flair. With her chunky pigtails and oversize eyes, the character looks like a cross between an anime character and a Raggedy Ann doll; her comical cyborg sidekicks recall sources as varied as Douglas Adams and Tintin author Herge. The rescuers spend the rest of the book battling and escaping a ruthless band of Sky Pirates and never even glimpse Alia Rellapor. After a dramatic buildup, Crilley leaves his well-drawn characters idling in outer space, awaiting the sequel. Those who prefer closure may be disappointed, but everyone else will likely stay on to complete the ride. All ages. (Feb.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Akiko on the Planet Smoo | [
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14,405 | 18 | The 20th century brought seeds of change, global nightmares, years of doubt, and machine dreams. These are also some of the chapter headings of this stunning tribute to the past 100 years. Adapting the bestselling adult version of The Century, journalists Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster take an unusual approach to the overwhelming task of capturing a century in 241 pages. Rather than using a standard didactic, textbook-style method, the authors choose to focus on the lives of ordinary people--those who influenced, and were most affected by, the radical changes of the 1900s. Marty Glickman describes the effect Teddy Roosevelt had on him as a boy. Gilda Snow's father, an electrician for the 1939 New York World's Fair, took her on a "backstage" tour of the event when she was 9 years old. Inez Jessie Baskin experienced the Montgomery bus boycotts firsthand. Stacy Horn, creator of an Internet virtual community, muses on the phenomenon of online relationships. Each sumptuous spread comes alive with Life magazine-style photos (over 200 total), compelling captions, feature essays on historical events and people, and pale blue sidebars with the stories of ordinary men and women of the century. With a new introduction aimed at young readers, and a higher personal story to narrative ratio than the full-length version, this magnificent volume belongs in any family's collection. (Ages 10 and older) --Emilie CoulterWith Armstrong's (In My Hands) help, news veterans Jennings and Brewster here smoothly adapt their bestselling tome for adults, The Century, for a younger audience. They offer young Americans a unique look at the past 100 years, via not only archival material but through the eyes of the people who lived through it. The volume combines the authors' affecting storytelling style with an exceedingly appealing design to draw readers into the major events that have shaped our nation (and often the world) in the 20th century. A clear chronology emerges in 12 concise chapters that explore events from the Wright Brothers' early flights to the world's devastating wars, to racial strife and the AIDS epidemic. Each chapter contains illuminating accounts in the words of ordinary people living in extraordinary times. Victor Reuther, a 1930s labor union organizer Ernest Michel, an Auschwitz survivor; and Inez Jessie Baskin, who sat at the front of a bus with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the end of the 1955 Montgomery, Ala., bus boycott, are examples of the myriad personalities that give voice to familiar textbook facts. Although the title implies a global approach to the century, many of the world events are limited to the situations that acted as catalysts to drive people to the U.S. from their native countries (e.g., the Russian Revolution, the chaos leading to WWI) or that affected America directly (such as the Vietnam War). What's most noteworthy here is the sense of immediacy the authors' approach offers: the reading experience is akin to peeking at hundreds of fascinating family trees and may well encourage youngsters to inquire about their own relatives' experiences. A bounty of excellent photographs (especially those taken at the turn of the century) accompanied by ample, detailed captions rounds out this essential addition to the family library. Ages 8-up. (Oct.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Century for Young People | [
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14,406 | 0 | After writing two WWI novels (Ruthie's Gift and One-of-a-Kind Mallie), Bradley turns to the close of the 18th century to gently explore the fears of a pioneer girl afflicted with asthma. Lizzy Baker, a 10-year-old living in the Southwest Territory, dreads the coming of each autumn when she suffers her sick spells. Convinced that she cannot survive another bout, Lizzy is haunted by her impending death until a neighbor, the local midwife, reminds her that she has two choices about how to spend the rest of her days: to be "afraid of everything" or to be "afraid of nothing at all." The somber tone that permeates the first half of the book abruptly disperses when Lizzy consciously makes the latter choice and concentrates on the present. Readers will share the heroine's joy as she welcomes a new baby sister into the world and uses her talents at spinning and weaving to make a coverlet that is her "one own thing." Bradley introduces a family from Charleston, wealthy Mrs. Beaumont and her handsome stepson, to contrast attitudes from other parts of the country, including the Bakers' opposition to slavery and the subtle ways Lizzy and her sisters find to express their views. Besides shedding light on the era's customs, values and medicinal practices, the author conveys a comforting message through Lizzy's bittersweet experiences. Ages 8-12. (Oct.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 4-6-A compelling story set in the Southwest Territory (now Tennessee) in the 1790s. Ten-year-old Lizzy and her family do not know what makes her so sick every fall. They realize, however, that it is life threatening and use the proceeds from the sale of a handwoven coverlet, with which they'd hoped to buy a pig, to pay for a doctor's services. His remedy-a purgative-gives the illusion of a respite, but then the weather changes and her asthma returns in force. Even after winter comes and Lizzy is feeling better, she worries about her future. She is convinced that she cannot survive another bout of illness and tries to come to terms with her impending death and to assuage the guilt she feels for the burden she is placing on her family. Salvation comes in the form of the wealthy slave-owning Beaumonts, who have settled briefly in the area and plan to return to their plantation in Charleston, SC. They offer to take Lizzy with them and love her as their own in the hope that the salubrious seaside climate will help to keep her alive. Bradley describes the frightening sensations of a severe asthma attack with the authenticity of personal experience. She also gives thoughtful treatment to the dubious morality of slavery and whether those opposed to it are obligated to speak out. Bradley's characters are rounded enough to display conflicted sentiments. A surprisingly rich book, given its slimness.Miriam Lang Budin, Chappaqua Public Library, NY Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Weaver's Daughter | [
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14,407 | 2 | Adjusting to a new school can be tough--even if you're a superhero. That's what Max Pilner, a.k.a. Captain Crusader, learns in this cute story from Lawrence David (Beetle Boy) and Tara Calahan King (Enemy Pie) about the importance of being yourself.Watching all his new classmates play Giant Bug Attack, Wild Animal Land, and Happy Hollow Hospital at recess, Max gets wistful for his old friends and their games. But with a quick series of Electric Turnarounds, Thunder Jumps, and Space Leaps (followed by the magic words "Biffle-Wiffle," naturally), Max brings back the good old days with a bang, transforming into his old alter ego: Captain Crusader! Lucky for Max, Halloween's right around the corner, so he can actually dress up as the caped Captain, winning himself all sorts of playground acclaim (not to mention how appreciative all those patients in the Happy Hollow Hospital are after being cured by his supersonic beam). The problem is, Captain Crusader doesn't want to change back into a regular kid--and that means trouble for everybody, especially Max Pilner.King's big-headed, cartoony superhumans steal the show, from Max's expressive mini-hipster classmates to his (obviously) long-suffering mom, dad, and older brother. David's story also delivers some stand-out cleverness, but all eyes will likely linger longest on Captain Crusader himself, soaring about fighting "villains" and saving "animals and people from calamitous disasters." (Ages 4 to 8) --Paul HughesA new kid in school goes to imaginative lengths to win friends in this familiar-themed tale about acceptance. On Halloween, Max Pilner's Captain Crusader costume is the hit of such second-grade recess games as Giant Bug Attack and Wild Animal Land. Captain Crusader chased giant bugs,... saved animals from a raging forest fire, and used his supersonic beam to cure all the patients at Happy Hollow Hospital. Not realizing that clothes don't make the boy, Max wears his masked outfit well after the holiday. David's (Beetle Boy) premise stretches credibility: Max keeps wearing his tattered costume in order to fit in with his peers, yet he rejects their offers to play games that don't require a superhero persona. Names like Happy Hollow Elementary School and a teacher called Ms. Slumber give the story a somewhat stock quality, but the book is notable for its single-parent household (it's Dad who makes breakfast, washes dishes and helps Max realize it s time to hang up the superhero attire). Full-color spreads feature an off-kilter look; the horizon tilts just enough to give the scene a jarring, quirky appearance. The characters also have a peculiar look, sporting King's (Odd Velvet) trademark round heads on pencil-thin necks, with eyes on the far sides of their faces and toothy grins that often resemble growling shouts. An odd little tale that speaks to the insecurity and playground pressures children feel. Ages 5-8.Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Superhero Max | [
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14,408 | 2 | Bitten by the word-slurping vampire Draculink, young Odilon became an ink drinker in the book by the same name, learning to live letter-by-letter as he drank the ink from the pages of books through a straw. In his vampiric state, Odilon is now light as a feather, quiet as a pair of slippers, and sharp-eyed as a cat ("courtesy of all the books about cats I've drunk"). He's lived "a thousand lives" through the stories he's sipped, becoming an astronaut, a pirate, and a pioneer. But something's wrong: "The hard part is that I can't share my straw with anyone. I'm very lonely." This problem forces him back to Draculink's dank, dark crypt to ask the unthinkable: "Mr. Draculink, can I bite a girl so that she becomes like me?"But when Odilon returns to the lonely, old ink drinker, he's in for a surprise--alongside Draculink's long, wooden casket, he finds a second, smaller, suspiciously Odilon-sized box. Draculink can't be planning to adopt the unwilling young ink drinker! Before Odilon can guess Draculink's intentions, however, he discovers a girl worthy of his ink-thirsty bite, the new girl in class, Carmilla, "prettier than the prettiest girl in school." ("The assignment was to draw a map of our country, with the capital and the main cities. I drew a heart instead, with a capital named Carmilla," Odilon gushes.) But when he chases her, she runs toward the cemetery... home of Draculink's crypt!Expect more inspired weirdness from Eric Sanvoisin, as he pens the worthy follow-up to the bizarrely lovable The Ink Drinker. And Martin Matje's looming blue illustrations make for splendid drinking once again. (Ages 9 and older) --Paul Hughes"Ever since my encounter with Draculink, the ink-drinking vampire, I've been drinking books like crazy," confesses Odilon, a bookstore owner's son with a literal thirst for reading. In The Ink Drinker, Sanvoisin and Matje's vampire spoof, Odilon suffered a bite on the arm from Draculink. Now, the boy cannot resist jamming a red-striped straw into books and sipping their thrilling adventures, which leaves their pages devoid of marks. "The hard part is that I can't share my straw with anyone," he laments. "I'm very lonely." Intending to ask Draculink if biting a girl would make her an inkdrinker like him, Odilon runs away in terror upon discovering a child-size casket in Draculink's cryptApresumably meant for him. Readers will soon suspect otherwise. As Odilon entertains thoughts of biting his fetchingly Gothic new classmate, Carmilla, Sanvoisin hints that she is no ordinary girl: she seems to have sucked the ink from Odilon's homework, and she heads for the cemetery when school's out. Matje styles Carmilla as a pale urchin in a black dress, the ideal person to share "a straw for two" with blond, bespectacled Odilon. This sequel's focus on amorous yearning could ward off a few of the first book's fans (adults will recognize a few sexual innuendoes), but most will get a kick out of Odilon's furtive nighttime escapades. Ages 8-12. (Sept.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: A Straw for Two (Ink Drinker) | [
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14,409 | 7 | Gr 3-5-Japanese-American fourth-grader Akiko continues the interplanetary quest begun in Akiko on the Planet Smoo and Akiko in the Sprubly Islands (both Delacorte, 2000). With her odd assortment of companions, she is following Queen Pwip's instructions to find and rescue the lost prince Froptoppit. Based on a Japanese comic-book series, the episodic plot follows the company across the planet Smoo, as they encounter various weird creatures and strange obstacles. The book does not stand on its own, but takes up right where Islands left off. First, the adventurers have to surmount an enormous wall that stands across their path. Then they must cross a miles-long bridge with a long-abandoned restaurant in the middle. Throughout the story, they are warned of the coming of a mysterious villain; however, when he finally shows up, Akiko's disk-creature companion sends him away with little fuss. There is no plot resolution. The action simply stops abruptly-apparently to be continued in the next volume. The original graphic-novel format is reflected in the amusing black-and-white cartoons. The rivalry among the group members provides some humorous moments and the bizarre features of Smoo are intriguing. Akiko herself is a strong female character whose leadership holds her strange band together. However, this story will be confusing to readers unfamiliar with the previous books.-Elaine E. Knight, Lincoln Elementary Schools, ILCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Praise for Akiko on the Planet Smoo:"[A] stylish debut." -- Publishers Weekly"The action is fast-paced and nicely illustrated . . . and Crilley's easy-reading, conversational style is appealing." -- Booklist; Title: Akiko and the Great Wall of Trudd | [
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14,410 | 8 | This adaptation of L.M.Montgomery's classic story will now enchant a younger generation of readers:There are over 75 million copies of L.M.Montgomery titles in print!This adaptation of L.M. Montgomery's classic story will now enchant a younger generation of readers:There are over 75 million copies of L.M. Montgomery titles in print!; Title: Emily of New Moon | [
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14,411 | 2 | Award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli whisks young readers away to glittering Renaissance Venice in this first-rate historical novel about a young woman who longs to experience the wide world beyond her cloistered window. The year is 1592, and 14-year-old Donata is a pampered member of the noble Mocenigo family. But Donata is restless. Always confined to the palazzo, she is tired of learning everything second-hand from her brothers. And she is angered by the Venetian law that states only her older sister may marry. Donata knows that the only destiny that awaits her is the convent or maiden aunt-hood, neither of which are very appealing. "The mysteries of Venice are like a rainbow--and I am soon to be shut away from them." But as part of an elaborate scheme to outwit her parents, Donata decides to disguise herself as a beggar boy. Finally, she sees the real Venice, and it is both as beautiful as she had believed and more horribly raw than she could have ever imagined. Now she has no idea how she can ever reconcile what she has learned with the life she is expected to lead.Based on one of the first acknowledged female Venetian scholars, Daughter of Venice is so rich with historical detail and intrigue that readers will quickly feel the desperation and exhilaration of Donata's daring deception. Napoli provides an authentic taste of this complex society on the brink of change and the ancient rules that still bound its women both physically and mentally. A gorgeous, bountiful book. (Ages 10 to 15) --Jennifer HubertNapoli returns to the locale of Stones in Water and For the Love of Venice, this time for a costume drama set in the late 16th century. At 14, Donata Mocenigo and her twin sister watch carefully as their noble parents set about finding a husband for their older sister. Venetian economics dictate that one daughter of a noble family will surely wed, but only with luck will a second daughter be married the remaining daughters either enter convents or care for a married brother's children. Eschewing a traditional romance, Napoli forges a plot with contemporary elements. Donata wants to see Venice and receive the same education as her brothers; she studies the family business and embraces what facts she can uncover about Venetian history and politics. Obtaining a working-class boy's clothes, she disguises herself and sets out on furtive daytime explorations of her beloved city. Soon she is befriended by an attractive young Jewish boy, who helps her find a morning job as a copyist (even though she can't read or write); with help from her sisters, her escapades go unnoticed by her parents. Enjoying the tour of historical Venice and the taste of its complex society and government, readers may not mind Donata's seeming immunity to the mores and prejudices of her day not even when, to avoid an arranged marriage, she anonymously and falsely denounces herself as a convert to Judaism and still earns herself a happy ending. Ages 10-up. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Daughter of Venice | [
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14,412 | 0 | Mr. Willowby, the unwitting hero of this Christmas classic, looks quite a bit like the little mustachioed mascot from Monopoly. But as befits a Yuletide tale, this diminutive millionaire turns out to be a good bit more generous.The Christmas tree in question shows up at Mr. Willowby's home by special order, aboard a big pink truck: "Full and fresh and glistening green--The biggest tree he had ever seen." But it's just a little too big, so he asks his butler, Baxter, to trim off the top few feet that brush up against the parlor ceiling. Baxter realizes that this snipped-off top would make a perfect little tree for "Miss Adelaide, Mr. Willowby's upstairs maid." But she, too, must clip off the top of her tree... which then ends up with Timm, the gardener. Timm's trimming goes on to Barnaby Bear, the tippy-top of Barnaby's tree ends up with Frisky Fox and family, and then Benjamin Rabbit finds the top few inches that Mrs. Fox snipped off. And so it goes, until soon the whole countryside learns that it's simply "grand to have a tree--Exactly like Mr. Willowby."There's many a lesson to be taken from this tale, about recycling and supply-side economics just for starters. But the cheerful illustrations of Robert Barry ensure that you'll have fun just watching as the ever-tinier tree gets passed on to ever-tinier families. (Ages 5 to 8) --Paul HughesAges 3-7. First published in 1963 with ink drawings and green washes, Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree now reappears in a slightly larger format with full-color washes. The ink drawings are as jaunty as ever, and even more cheerful with their brilliant tints glowing against the white pages. The unchanged, rhyming text tells the tale of a Christmas tree too tall for Mr. Willowby's parlor. The butler whomps off the top and gives it to the maid, who finds even the treetop too tall for her table. So she chops off the top of her little tree, which is retrieved by the gardener--and so on. In the end, the one tall tree has provided smaller Christmas trees for seven homes, from Mr. Willowby's mansion, where Mr. Willowby dozes contentedly in his parlor, to the cozy mouse hole behind Mr. Willowby's chair, where three little mice dance around their tiny tree. Simple, satisfying, and memorable, this old favorite's colorful reappearance gives readers yet another reason to celebrate the season. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree | [
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14,413 | 0 | 416 Smith Street, Brooklyn, America: this is the ultimate goal for Nory Ryan as she flees her famine-ridden home in mid-1800s Ireland. One by one, her family has departed for a new life in America; Nory is the last to go. Keeping her sister Maggies address close to her heart, Nory embarks on the perilous, heart-breaking journey to Galway and onward. Meanwhile, her friend Sean Red Mallon is just a few days ahead, traveling with his mother and Norys little brother, Patch, with the same destination in mind. Picking up where Nory Ryans Song leaves off, award-winning author Patricia Reilly Giffs historical novel tells, in alternating voices, Nory and Seans stories. Readers will be engrossed in the series of dramatic events, as well as the grueling day-by-day struggle, as the protagonists suffer injuries, thievery, separations, and horrific sea passages. The very real tragedy of the Irish potato famine and the subsequent exodus from that country is brought to life in a fictional account that will make a profound, lasting mark on the memories of young readers. (Ages 9 to 12) --Emilie CoulterGrade 4-8-Fans of Nory Ryan's Song (Delacorte, 2000) will not want to miss this sequel. It begins as Nory leaves her home in Ireland a few days behind her friend Sean Red Mallon, his mother, and Nory's four-year-old brother, Patch, to embark on their journey to America. In alternating stories, Nory and Sean relate their distressing experiences as they make their way toward Nory's sister's house in Brooklyn. Both characters face trickery, cruelty, starvation, filthy conditions, and storms at sea, but they are determined to reach their destination. The theme is one of courage and hope for the future. The characters are developed fully, revealing their determination and courage, as well as their fears. Both Nory and Sean grow as individuals as they face each obstacle to their final goal. The mood of anticipation and apprehension is sustained as readers travel with them toward Maggie's door. Giff's descriptive language and detailed descriptions enable children to visualize the countryside and events along the way. Factual information on the potato blight and the resulting emigration is explained in an afterword. A welcome addition to any historical-fiction collection.Margaret R. Tassia, Millersville University, PACopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Maggie's Door | [
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14,414 | 0 | In the rural Minnesota of 1900, 15-year-old Matti Ojala labors in an iron mine, yearning as much for his father's approval as he does for the light of day, and wishing his family had never left Finland. When Matti's uncle is killed in the mine, Matti's parents decide to wait no longer to apply their savings toward a homestead claim. As he helps his father wrest a new home from the wilderness, Matti has ample opportunity to prove his "sisu" ("a Finnish word that meant strength, courage, and stubbornness all wrapped into one"). The plotting encompasses adventures aplenty, from a run-in with a bear to a near-tragedy when one of Matti's younger sisters falls through the ice; these give depth and color as Durbin (The Broken Blade) entwines coming-of-age themes with immigrant/settler experiences. The author illuminates the intersection of Finnish and Midwest frontier cultures (Matti's father insists on building a log sauna before starting on their cabin, for instance), weaving in historical detail and a memorable supporting cast. This vivid novel would be an excellent companion to Our Only May Amelia, about Finnish settlers in the Northwest, and should grab boys at least as much as girls. Ages 10-up. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 4-7-Matti's life as a young Finnish immigrant in northern Minnesota in 1900 is full of arduous work and obligation as he struggles to please his father. The stoicism required to endure and the toil and sacrifice required for success are related honestly. All is softened by the moments of camaraderie and joy. Durbin keeps the pace moving, and the events unfold in a compelling fashion, realistically depicting the darkness and dangers for the mine workers, the rockiness of the soil, and the brutal cold winters. The issues of language, alienation, and homesickness are here, as are the kindness of strangers and the rewards of land and labor. The heritage of customs and literature of the Finnish immigrants, as well as details of the natural surroundings of the northern landscape are subtly integrated into the book. The story needs both and they never override the characters. Matti's parents, brother, and twin sisters are lively and distinctly depicted, as is the surrounding cast of shopkeeper, neighbors, and animals including a pet crow, a cat, and two mules. Recommend this novel to those who love Laura Ingalls Wilder's Farmer Boy (HarperCollins, 1953) for compelling historical fiction with a male point of view.Carol A. Edwards, Sonoma County Library, Santa Rosa, CACopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Song of Sampo Lake | [
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14,415 | 6 | Nicky Epstein, one of today's hottest knitwear designers, has gained international recognition for her innovative work, whimsical sense of style, and informative workshops. She has authored numerous books, including Knitting in Circles, Knitting Block by Block, Nicky Epstein's Knitted Flowers, Knitting On the Edge, Knitting Over the Edge, Knitting Beyond the Edge, and Knits for Barbie Doll, among others. Her designs have also been featured in Vogue Knitting and many other knitting publications, as well as on television and at art exhibitions.; Title: Knitting Reimagined: An Innovative Approach to Structure and Shape with 25 Breathtaking Projects | [
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14,416 | 2 | Gerald Morris loves to visit the world of knights and chivalry in his books, but hed rather not live there. Hes much happier living in the twenty-first century in Wausau, Wisconsin. Gerald is also the author of ten books in The Squires Tales series.; Title: The Knights' Tales Collection: Book 1: Sir Lancelot the Great; Book 2: Sir Givret the Short; Book 3: Sir Gawain the True; Book 4: Sir Balin the Ill-Fated (The Knight's Tales Series) | [
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14,418 | 11 | DANIELLE STEEL is one of the world's most popular authors, with over 650 million copies of her novels in print. She is published in 69 countries and 43 languages. Her many international bestsellers include Pegasus,A Perfect Life, Power Play, Winners, First Sight, andPure Joy,about the dogs she and her family have loved.In 2002 Steel was decorated by the French government as an "Officier" of the distinguished Order of Arts and Letters and in 2014 was named "Chevalier" of the Lgion d'Honneur, its highesthonor.She is the mother of nine children and lives in Paris and San Francisco with her two Chihuahuas, Minnie and Blue.KRISTI VALIANT is the illustrator ofPretty Minnie in Paris,Pretty Minnie in Hollywood, theLittle Wingschapter book series, andPenguin Cha-Cha, which she wrote and illustrated. She graduated magna cum laude from Columbus College of Art & Design. Kristi lives (and dances!) in Indiana with her husband and daughters. Visit Kristi onlineKristiValiant.com.; Title: Pretty Minnie in Paris | [
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14,419 | 2 | Praise for Kate Saunders Praise for 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 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 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. BooklistBeswitched 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 ReviewsKate Saunders has written lots of books for adults and children. These include Beswitched, Magicalamity, The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop, The Curse of the Chocolate Phoenix, and Five Children on the Western Front.She lives in London.; Title: The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop | [
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14,420 | 2 | [C]oncocting an eerie setting positively made for Unfortunate Events, Grant threads her narrative with direct addresses to Readers and delicious turns of phrase A yummy debut.Kirkus Reviews, December 2014HOLLY GRANT lives in Colorado with a clowder of cats and an eight-legged moth connoisseur named Matilda. She is a pancake eater of some renown. Visit Holly and get trailers, extras, and more at BeastlyDreadfuls.com; Title: The League of Beastly Dreadfuls Book 1 | [
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14,421 | 2 | STEVE COTLER is a retired Little League catcher who thinks he is and always will be 11 years old. DOUGLAS HOLGATE is the illustrator of many notable series for kids, including Super Chicken Nugget Boy, Planet Tad, and Zack Proton.; Title: Cheesie Mack Is Not Exactly Famous | [
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14,422 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1Russo's new picture book is about staying positive on a rainy day. Little Bird expresses his distaste for the rain, briefly, then he sings bits of familiar water-inspired songs ("Rain, Rain Go Away," "Rub-a-Dub-Dub") and heads for the nearest puddle. Before he can get fully wet, though, he's scared away by children, a dog, and other birds. But it's while he's flying high in the sky that he spots something "shining, sparkling, and shimmering down below." Most readers may not have big stone fountains in their yard, like the one the protagonist finds, but children who live in homes with a birdbath will learn they, too, are helping birds. Established parks, historical buildings, and an active multicultural community are depicted with gouache and colored pencil. This story has repetition, prepositions, and playful onomatopoeia, all of which make this a must-read for storytime; regardless of the weather.Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, AB, CanadaMARISABINA RUSSO is the author and illustrator of numerous picture books for children, including The Bunnies Are Not in Their Beds, which was called "fresh and engaging" by Booklist; A Very Big Bunny, a Bank Street Best Book of the Year; and I Will Come Back for You: A Family in Hiding During World War II, based on the experiences of her grandmother's family during the Holocaust, which was named a Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner and an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award Winner. Visit her at MarisabinaRusso.com.; Title: Little Bird Takes a Bath | [
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14,423 | 1 | “A first-rate fantasy for middle-grade readers. Like Harry Potter,... Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials series,... and Trenton Lee Stewart’s Mysterious Benedict Society books.” —Booklist, Starred"A great read for fantasy lovers who have worn out their copies of Harry Potter.” —School Library Journal, Starred"...brimful of antic energy and inventive flair, like the best middle-grade fantasies; readers, like baby birds, will devour it and clamor for future installments." —Kirkus Reviews“Adult author Hagen (The Laments) makes his children's debut with a fantasy adventure touched with whimsy, satire, and the quirky love of urban fauna that characterizes New Yorkers.” — Publishers Weekly, Starred“Both startling and moving—a vivid, compelling fantasy that sends you off to a world you will not soon forget.” —Norton Juster, author of The Phantom TollboothGeorge Hagen is the author of two novels for adults. The Laments—a Washington Post bestseller and recipient of the William Saroyan International Prize for writing—has been compared to the work of John Irving and Ann Tyler and described by Publishers Weekly as “a funny, touching novel about the meaning of family.” Tom Bedlam was called “a Victorian three-decker novel [that] shines with contemporary clarity and moves at the speed of ‘The Sopranos’” by the Los Angeles Times. Hagen had lived on three continents by the time he was twelve. The father of three children, he now lives in Brooklyn. This is his first book for kids. To learn more, visit gabrielfinley.com and follow gabriel-finley on Tumblr.; Title: Gabriel Finley and the Raven's Riddle | [
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14,424 | 7 | Erica David is an author of books for young readers. She has written several books based on the Frozen movie, including Anna & Elsa: Return to the Ice Palace, and theHow to Train Your Dragon TV series, such as How to Pick Your Dragon.Established in July 2013 in a merger between Penguin and Random House, Penguin Random House, with nearly 250 independent imprints and brands on five continents, more than 15,000 new titles published each year, and close to 800 million print, audio, and eBooks sold annually, is the worlds leading trade book publisher. Like its predecessor companies, Penguin Random House is committed to publishing adult and childrens fiction and nonfiction print editions and is a pioneer in digital publishing. Its publishing lists include more than 60 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the worlds most widely read authors.; Title: MR. PEABODY & SHERMA | [
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14,425 | 2 | A New York Times BestsellerWinner of the Georgia Children's Award and the Buckeye Children's Teen Book Award (Ohio)"Grounded in well-rounded central characters, this compelling novel holds as much suspense as fuel for discussion.”—Booklist, Starred "Fast-paced. An exciting story of school life, and bullies that becomes a quick meditation on the promise and dangers of modern science."—Kirkus Reviews"This engaging eco-cautionary tale... will captivate readers while giving them plenty to think about."—School Library Journal". . . vintage Sachar for the way it brings big ideas to everyday drama."—The Horn Book"Sachar blends elements of mystery, suspense, and school-day life into a taut environmental cautionary tale."—Publishers Weekly"An engrossing plot . . .a most entertaining ride . . . .Readers will devour this delightful book just as they did with HOLES. A unique story that keeps readers on their toes."—VOYA"Sachar is a master at compact and unintimidating plotting; the school story unfolds with swift authenticity in its own right and then becomes tautly suspenseful."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books". . .lively narrative . . . snappy dialogue and plenty of action."—Shelf AwarenessLOUIS SACHAR is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Holes, which won the Newbery Medal, the National Book Award, and the Christopher Award, as well as Stanley Yelnats’ Survival Guide to Camp Green Lake; Small Steps, winner of the Schneider Family Book Award; and The Cardturner, a Publishers Weekly Best Book, a Parents’ Choice Gold Award recipient, and an ALA-YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book. His books for younger readers include There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom, The Boy Who Lost His Face, Dogs Don’t Tell Jokes, and the Marvin Redpost series, among many others.; Title: Fuzzy Mud | [
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14,426 | 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: LET'S GO, GUPPIES! - | [
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14,427 | 2 | K-Gr 3The Tobers raise sheep, and young Ruthie loves to knit mittens from their wool for the villagers. When her family befriends a deaf woman whose wagon has broken down and her baby, the child observes how the mother, Bayla, sleeps with a string tied between her own wrist and Aaron's, to alert her if her son wakes up in the night. Inspired, Ruthie knits the pair a set of baby- and mother-sized mittens connected by a string and goes on to make more for the local children to keep them from losing their mittens. "You are both clever and kind," her mother praises. "You make our world a bit better with every stitch." The character of Bayla is based on the author's great-great-aunt; Rosner also has two deaf daughters. It is not surprising, therefore, that her portrayal of deafness is extremely respectful and sensitive. When Bayla uses sign language with Aaron, "To Ruthie, it looked as if Bayla were standing before an invisible spinning wheel, her words flowing from her fingers like delicate strands of yarn." Swarner's rounded and gentle watercolor prints add to the safe, warm feeling of this story of resourcefulness and mutual admiration. The "old country" Jewish setting is subtle, giving the story flavor without dominating it. Knitting and sign-language glossaries round out this attractive title. This beautiful story of kindness, acceptance, and resourcefulness will have wide appeal.Heidi Estrin, Congregation B'nai Israel, Boca Raton, FLJENNIFER ROSNER is the author of an adult memoir, If a Tree Falls, her story of raising two deaf daughters in a talking family and a hearing world. The Mitten String was inspired by the story of a deaf ancestor whom she discovered in the course of researching her family tree. She has written for The New York Times, Good Housekeeping, The Jewish Daily Forward, and other publications.Jennifer lives in Western Massachusetts with her family. Visit her at jennifer-rosner.com.KRISTINA SWARNER is an award-winning illustrator of more than a dozen books, among them Gathering Sparks and The Bedtime Shma, both of which won Sydney Taylor Book Awards. Kristina lives in Chicago. Visit her at kristinaswarner.com.; Title: The Mitten String | [
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14,428 | 0 | Josephine Nagarajis a childrens book author who perhaps is best known for her Bubble Guppies (Step into Reading) titlesThe Big Magic Show! and Giddy-Up, Guppies!John Huxtable has been working full-time as an illustrator for more than 25 years. His illustrated works for Golden Books include Bubble Party; A Fin-tastic Fairy Tale; Giddy-Up, Guppies!;and Ho-Ho Holidays!. He lives in Denver.; Title: Giddy-Up, Guppies! (Bubble Guppies) (Step into Reading) | [
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14,429 | 2 | For over 20 years, ILENE COOPER has been writing both fiction and nonfiction books for children, including The Golden Rule, Jack: The Early Years of J.F.K., and her Stepping Stones series, Absolutely Lucy. She is also the children's books editor at ALA's Booklist magazine. Check out her Web site at IleneCooper.comJOHN KANZLER has also illustrated Whose Feet? and Paul Bunyan for Step into Reading, as well as the series Class Pets for Simon & Schuster.; Title: Little Lucy Goes to School (Step into Reading) | [
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14,430 | 2 | Beloved graphic novelists Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm (Babymouse) and Jarrett Krosoczka (Lunch Lady) have assembled a host of popular artists to create kids comics celebrating the joys of recess. Gene Luen Yang (Boxers & Saints, 2013) kicks things off with the tale of a geek who hilariously wins his way into The Super-Secret Ninja Club. 300 Words, by Dan Santat (Sidekicks, 2011), stands out from the crowd: it is a beautifully subtle, funny, and slightly gross love story that features delightfully scruffy art and believable characters. Raina Telgemeier (Smile, 2010) and Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy, 2011) offer a more down-to-earth story about a group of dodgeball fans who discover the appeal of tabletop gaming while stuck inside in The Rainy Day Monitor. These eight comics by fan-favorite creators, including Ursula Vernon (Dragonbreath, 2009) and Dav Pilkey (Captain Underpants), make up a collection with something for everyone, as long as they like a bit of silliness. Kids will eagerly pick up this lighthearted anthology, thanks to the cheerful cover and familiar characters. Grades 2-5. --Snow WildsmithPublishers Weekly starred review, April 28, 2014:The orange two-color artwork lets the artists distinctive styles shine; readers can only hope more such collaborations are on the way.Kirkusstarred review, June 1, 2014:More fun than the playground at recess!The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books, September 2014:A terrific introduction to the styles of [the] individual creators, inviting [graphic novel] newbies to wander through in search of a series that hits their own comic sweet spot.; Title: Comics Squad: Recess! | [
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14,431 | 0 | Sherry Shahan is a photojournalist in her regular occupation. Before writing Frozen Stiff, she was on a kayaking trip and experienced, as her protagonists do, the coldness, wideness, and loneliness of the icy landscape. In her leisure time she likes to canoe on the coast of her home state, California.; Title: Feeding Time at the Zoo (Step into Reading) | [
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14,432 | 21 | K-Gr 3With a swizzle and a twizzle, Little Red Gliding Hood skates across the title page as she heads down the river of a wintery wonderland. Along the way, she notices a banner for a skating competition with golden skates offered as the prize. Her rundown pair needs to be replaced, but there's a problemshe needs a partner. In this funny fairy tale and nursery rhyme mash-up, characters from their respective stories team up to compete, but what about Red? Turns out the Big Bad Wolf is not so bad, and he needs some new skates, too. Many other tales also make cameos, and it's fun to try and name those that the text does not mention. The text, which strings together revised versions of well-known lines ("All the king's horses and all the king's men put the competition together again"), is the centerpiece. Everything is united by a cartoon style with magical colorsthink Candy Land in winter. Even with all the changes, the story still follows the general drift of the original: little girl goes to her grandma's house, wolf appears, and a woodsman tries to save the day. Only one aspect differs significantlythe wolf is on the winning side. VERDICT A wonderful winter-themed fractured fairy tale with so many clever details that kids will want to read again and again.Rachel Forbes, Oakville Public Library, Ontario, CanadaPRAISE FOR LITTLE RED GLIDING HOOD:"The reliably funconcept of odd-couple ice skaters is perfectly meshed into a clever narrative enhanced by candy-colored artwork ripe with inside jokes. This one begs to be read, both over the river and through the woods."Booklist, Starred"An icy enchanted forest is home to a bevy of fairy tale characters, including Little Red Gliding Hood, an ice skater set on winning a new pair of skates in a skating competition. Lazar packs her story with fairy tale-based jokes....Cummings's cartoons feel as slick as ice, creating a playful backdrop for Lazar's wintry nursery rhyme punning." Publisher's Weekly"No skating on thin ice here--it's a winner." Kirkus Reviews "A wonderful winter-themed fractured fairy tale with so many clever details that kids will want to read again and again." School Library Journal; Title: Little Red Gliding Hood | [
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14,433 | 10 | 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: Fearless Firemoose! (Rocky & Bullwinkle) (Little Golden Book) | [
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14,434 | 2 | Gr 46Picking up right where The League of Beastly Dreadfuls (Random, 2015) ended, this title opens as Anastasia crashes (quite literally) into her new home in Nowhere Special only to find that she is actually someone quite different than she thought: she has a different last name and is a princess. Outfitted in a perfectly uncomfortable wig and too many layers of crinoline, Anastasia is not ready for the Pettifog Academy of Impressionable Young Minds. It only becomes manageable when her Shadowboy friends, Quentin and Ollie, finally appear at school. The League of Beastly Dreadfuls is reunited with the addition of Gus, a halfhearted Gorgon whom Anastasia befriends. As she attempts to learn Echolalia so she can communicate with her attendant bat, Pippistrella, and learn comportment from her snooty aunt, Ludowiga, Anastasia begins to piece together the past history of her family, including the Dastardly Deed. It happened hundreds of years before, when relations between the Morfolk (her family, who can change into creatures) and magical witches turned from amicable to nasty. Anastasia's grandfather was locked in a Silver Chest from which he could not escape by the clever and evil witch Calixto Swift. And there he remains. Even though Anastasia has promised her concerned Aunt Penny and her lovable Uncle Baldwin that she would not get into trouble or try to solve the mystery of the Dastardly Deed, she greatly misses her father (who was evidently not a boring vacuum salesman, but a prince who had the unusual ability to transform into a guinea pig) and might have to break her promise. She begins to realize that locating the Silver Hammer and the Silver Chest that contains her grandfather might be the only way to find her father. The League of Beastly Dreadfuls is called into action. Dangerous and secret adventures ensue: bats are put to sleep, strange dreams are entered, mirror twins are discovered, mice are released (and used for science experiments), zero gravity chambers are visited, Wish Hags are discovered (and released), and dream bugs are eaten. With the creation of a different world and the addition of new, and somewhat strange, characters, this adventure is as exciting as the first. The same narrator who speaks to readers is back and adds a sarcastic and warning tone to the book. Black-and-white illustrations are sprinkled throughout. VERDICT A series that is worth continuing (or starting) and that is Something Special.Clare A. Dombrowski, Amesbury Public Library, MAPraise for the League of Beastly Dreadfuls Nasty good fun from beginning to end! Bruce Coville, bestselling author of My Teacher Is an Alien Lit up with laughs and tears and the occasional fart joke. Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review This adventure is filled with enough mystery and humor to keep readers wondering what will happen next. A solid debut reminiscent of Lemony Snickets A Series of Unfortunate Events. School Library Journal Just the right mix of humor, magic, maliciousness, and suspense. Booklist; Title: The League of Beastly Dreadfuls Book 2: The Dastardly Deed | [
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14,435 | 0 | RON ROY has been writing books for children since 1974. He is the author of dozens of books, including the popular A to Z Mysteries 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.JOHN STEVEN GURNEY has illustrated many books for children, including the entire A to Z Mysteries series and Scholastic's popular Bailey School Kids series.; Title: Calendar Mysteries #13: New Year's Eve Thieves | [
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14,436 | 0 | RON ROY has been writing books for children since 1974. He is the author of dozens of books, including the popular A to Z Mysteries 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.JOHN STEVEN GURNEY has illustrated many books for children, including the entire A to Z Mysteries series and Scholastic's popular Bailey School Kids series.; Title: Calendar Mysteries #12: December Dog | [
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14,437 | 2 | Maryrose Wood is the author of "The Mysterious Howling, The Hidden Gallery," and "The Unseen Guest, "the first three books in this continuing series about the Incorrigible children and their governess. These books may be considered works of fiction, which is to say, the true bits and the untrue bits are so thoroughly mixed together that no one should be able to tell the difference. This process of fabrication is fully permitted under the terms of the author's Poetic License, which is one of her most prized possessions. Maryrose's other qualifications for writing these tales include a scandalous stint as a professional thespian, many years as a private governess to two curious and occasionally rambunctious pupils, and whatever literary insights she may have gleaned from living in close proximity to a clever but disobedient dog.; Title: The Interrupted Tale (Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place (Audio)) | [
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14,438 | 15 | CARL HIAASENwas born and raised in Florida. He is the author of thirteen previous novels, including the best sellers Razor Girl,Bad Monkey, Star Island, Nature Girl, Skinny Dip, Sick Puppy,andLucky You,and five best-selling childrens books,Hoot, Flush, Scat, Chomp,andSkink.His most recent work of nonfiction isDance of the Reptiles,a collection of his columns fromThe Miami Herald.www.carlhiaasen.comCARL HIAASENis available for select readings and lectures. To inquire about a possible appearance, please contact Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau at speakers@penguinrandomhouse.com or visit www.prhspeakers.com.; Title: Hiaasen 4-Book Trade Paperback Box Set (Chomp, Flush, Hoot, Scat) | [
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14,439 | 2 | Kristen L. Depken has been writing and editing childrens books for more than 10 years. She is the author of scores of titles, including Barbie and the Diamond Castle, All About the Trolls, and We Love to Dance!. She lives in the New York City area with her rescue dog, Ellie.; Title: Dream Closet (Barbie: Life in the Dream House) (Step into Reading) | [
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14,440 | 16 | PreS-Toddlers will enjoy this oversize board book that features the endearing black-and-white pup, his yellow-feathered mentor, and the wide-eyed owlet featured in previous "Rocket" books. The first spread is a close-up of Rocket running through the grass. Lowercase, hand-lettered words identify "dog, tail, paw, ear, spot, nose," and "stick." Next, a series of verbs including "wag, dig, melt, run, sniff," and "nap" appear illustrated with the humorous poses fans of the series have come to love-snout in air, tail a blur-Hills knows dogs. Two spreads of a wood-framed blackboard with white-chalk-labeled illustrations are also included. These pictures represent random common objects such as foods, animals, household items, a car, and a robot. One page offers a close-up of the little bird, another has four evocative thumbnails of the dog labeled "mud, wind, snow," and "moon." Another spread introduces opposites with owl "up" and Rocket "down" or his tail the only indication that he is "in" a hollow log as opposed to "out." Lying cozily in the grass, the eager student listens to a story with a pile of books nearby. The final spread, "Small words that will come in handy," is a bit confusing as it features abstract sight words like "also, had, since, about," and "very" that babies or toddlers might not grasp. Still, the signature oil and colored pencil illustrations are colorful and charming, and the message that books and words are important is certainly a worthy one. More than 100 words/concepts are identified for little ones to learn.-Barbara Auerbach, New York City Public Schools(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Rocket, the adorable dog star of How Rocket Learned to Read (2010) and Rocket Writes a Story (2012), returns in a large-format board book. The text consists of short, individual words, usually illustrated with simple paintings or white line drawings on a blackboard. Paintings clarify concepts such as up and down, in and out. The final double-page spread, offering 30 unillustrated words such as very, about, and where, may please parents attempting to teach preschoolers to read, but young children will prefer the earlier pages, featuring pictures of Rocket with his tail in motion for wag and his uplifted snout for sniff. Fun to share. Preschool. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: Rocket's Mighty Words (Oversized Board Book) | [
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14,441 | 0 | CECILIA GALANTE is the author of several young adult and middle grade books, including The Patron Saint of Butterflies, an Oprah's Book Club Teen Reading Selection, a Book Sense Pick, and a Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year. She teaches eighth-grade English and is a creative writing professor. She lives with her husband and children in Pennsylvania. Visit her online at ceciliagalanteauthor.com.; Title: Be Not Afraid | [
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14,442 | 2 | STEVE COTLER is a retired Little League catcher who thinks he is and always will be 11 years old. Visit Steve online at SteveCotler.com. Visit Cheesie at CheesieMack.com.DOUGLAS HOLGATE is the illustrator of many notable series for kids, including Super Chicken Nugget Boy, Planet Tad, and Zack Proton. You can see more of his work at Skullduggery.com.au.; Title: Cheesie Mack Is Sort of Freaked Out | [
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14,443 | 2 | LEE BACONis the author of the Legendtopia and Joshua Dread series. He grew up in Texaswith parents who never once tried to destroy the world (at least not that he knew of).He now lives in New Jersey.1Our trip to the mall started off normal enough. I shouldve known it wouldnt stay that way.I was with my friends Milton, Sophie, and Miranda. Milton and I had gotten to know the girls a while back (long story). Then we were all nearly killed by a supervillain in an indestructible suit (even longer story).I hate back-to-school sales, Milton complained, looking at a BACK-TO-SCHOOL SALE! sign as we wandered into a store. They should call them summers-about-to-be-over-and-theres-nothing-you-can-do-about-it sales.Thats not quite as catchy, I said. But I totally knew what he meant. Seventh grade was starting in a few days, and I wished there were a way to slow down time, to keep things exactly the way they were. Long days with nothing to do but hang out with friends. No classes, no homework, no evil maniacs trying to kill you.Hey, check it out! Miranda said. Its you!Nearby was a rack of T-shirts, all with the same picture on the front. My picture. Except hardly anybody outside our group would recognize me. My identity was hidden by a uniform and a mask. Superheroic letters stretched behind me, spelling out THE NAMELESS HERO.It was hard to believe that Id briefly been the most famous kid on the planet. That Id appeared on TV shows and in commercials, had my face plastered across all kinds of products. It had only been a couple of months since the hype over the Nameless Hero had died down, but to me it felt like a couple of decades.And apparently, I wasnt the only one who was moving on. The store was obviously trying to get rid of all its Nameless Hero inventory. A sign on top of the rack read85% OFF!!!ALL NAMELESS HERO MERCHANDISE MUST GO!!!Sophie nudged me with her elbow. Thats a pretty good deal. Maybe I should get one.Or fifty, I said. Theyll be collectors items someday.And every time I see it, Ill remember the good old days.Like getting chased around Times Square by clones?Our conversation came to a sudden stop when I noticed Joey and Brick coming our way. Just seeing the two biggest bullies in Sheepsdale knocked my mood down a few notches.Joey had red hair and a pointed face that reminded me of a rat with an attitude problem. Brick looked like ... well, a brick.Joey gave Miranda a harsh look. Whos the new girl? He turned his sneer on Sophie. Is she a freak like you? Sophie stepped toward Joey and Brick. Leave us alone.Even though Brick was about twice Sophies size, a shadow of fear passed over his face. He was probably remembering how Sophie had dismantled a hallway of lockers and sent him and Joey to the nurses office last year.See, Sophie has the power of superhuman strength. But it comes with a slight ... side effect. Whenever she uses her Gyft, it causes her skin to radiate in a way that makes her look like Tinker Bell. Except much bigger, and a whole lot stronger.Whatre you gonna do? Joey asked. Show off your freaky glow-in-the-dark trick for everyone in the mall?He gestured to the crowds of shoppers moving through the aisles around us. As much as I hated to admit it, Joey had a point. If Sophie used her Gyft right now, it would draw a lot of unwanted attention.And believe me, for kids like us, unwanted attention can be a very bad thing.Lets just go, I said to Sophie in a low voice. Theyre not worth it.Speaking of freaky ... Joey turned toward Milton and me. Its the Amazing Exploding Dork and his trusty sidekick.My hands curled into fists. I could feel my own Gyft--spontaneous combustion--crackling inside me. It always starts off the same: A tingling in my fingertips. A pounding heartbeat. Energy pulsing through my veins. It wouldnt take much to make these two regret ever messing with us.But a few shoppers were looking in our direction. I wasnt sure how theyd react if I blasted Joey and Brick all the way to the underwear department.Come on, I said to my friends. Lets hit the food court.I sure could go for some cheese fries! Milton was at the front of our group, an excited look on his face. He gets that way whenever cheese fries are an option.Sophie didnt look nearly so thrilled. I could see that the confrontation was still weighing on her.Everything okay? I asked.She shrugged. Sometimes I just wish I could be--Like everyone else?Sophie let out a deep breath. Exactly.I definitely knew how she felt. Id spent my life trying to blend in, to be normal. But thats basically impossible when youve got parents like mine.Those guys are jerks, I said. They pick on everyone. Itd be weird if they didnt mess with you.I guess youre right. A slight smile formed on Sophies lips. Her blue-gray eyes shone a little brighter. She looked like she was about to say something else when a voice cut into our conversation.Are we getting cheese fries or not?Milton was standing next to a cell-phone kiosk, tapping his foot. Sophie and I hurried to catch up.The food court was bustling. We grabbed one of the last available tables, setting down the large plate of cheese fries in the middle so we could all share.I wish we didnt have to go to school on Monday, Milton said between bites.Im just glad to be starting off the year with friends. Miranda smiled at us. Below her right eye, a birthmark in the shape of a star stood out against her olive skin. Thats a first for me.Me too, Sophie said. Besides, at least at school I dont have to be around my dad and that redheaded bimbo.Sophies dad was the world-famous superhero Captain Justice. And as for the redheaded bimbo ... that was Sophies nickname for her dads new girlfriend, Scarlett Flame. Ever since their romance went public, hardly a day passed by when I didnt see photos of the two of them cuddling on the cover of Super Scoop magazine or battling zombies on the evening news.You should see them together. Sophie made a gagging noise. Its disgusting. She comes over to watch Dads show with him. The only thing Scarlett Lame likes more than my dad is seeing herself on TV.Captain Justices reality show, Hangin with Justice, had become a national sensation. Maybe Sophie didnt like witnessing the romance between her dad and Scarlett Flame, but apparently the rest of the country did.I reached for a handful of cheese fries, but the plate was gone.You already finished the fries? I frowned at Milton. Thanks for leaving some for the rest of us.What do you mean? Milton stared at the center of the table. All that remained was a glob of cheese where the plate had been. They were just here a second ago.Guys--look. Miranda pointed beneath the table. On the floor was our plate of cheese fries.How the heck did they get there? Sophie asked.Dunno. Milton shrugged.Well, they couldnt have just teleported, I said. Someone mustve--I went silent when something hit my forehead with a wet splat. My hand shot up to wipe away a thick substance that looked like blood. Except it wasnt blood. It had to be--Ketchup, Miranda said. Why do you have ketchup on your face?Good question. I spotted a bottle of ketchup behind Sophie. It seemed to be ... drifting in midair. And suspended in the air beside it was a bottle of mustard.Pffft!Another stream of ketchup squirted from the bottle. This time it landed on the table in a looping shape that looked something like a W. The mustard came next, writing out an E beside the other letter.Sophie gawked at the floating bottles. Did someone order a magic show without telling me? she asked in a shaky voice. Because otherwise, Im starting to get nervous.Oh, man! Milton scrambled out of his seat, pointing a trembling finger. The food courts possessed!I watched as the floating ketchup and mustard squirted out an apostrophe onto the table, followed by an R and an E.Whats doing this? I asked.Not what, Miranda said. Who. Someones controlling the bottles.She turned in her seat, her eyes searching. Miranda is a Senser, which is another way of saying she has superpowered intuition. Her Gyft gives her insight into things normal people can only guess about.Were not the only Gyfted kids here. Her voice was slow and measured. There are ... others. Dont know who, but one of them has the power of telekinesis--Tele-ki-what-sis? Milton asked.The ability to control objects with the mind. Im guessing that includes bottles of ketchup and mustard, I said.Miranda nodded. Whoever these people are ... theyre sending us a message.Yeah, Sophie said. And theyre spelling it out with condiments.She pointed at the table. There in gloppy red and yellow letters were four words:WERE COMING FOR YOUIt was right around this time that chaos broke out across the food court.2Id been so caught up watching the ketchup and mustard practice their spelling that I hadnt noticed what was going on around the rest of the food court. A group of high school girls squealed when a strawberry smoothie exploded against their table like a pink grenade. Close by, I spotted a family covered in kung pao chicken.A food fight had broken out in the Sheepsdale Mall. And the food seemed to have a mind of its own.As if that werent bad enough, other objects were getting in on the action. A bunch of DVDs looked like theyd floated over from the electronics store and were now whizzing across the food court like Chinese throwing stars. The pinball machine had escaped from the arcade. I watched with a growing sense of fear as it chased a group of old ladies.Screams filled the air. Swarms of people were running for the exits.Any guesses what this is all about? Sophie asked. She used a plastic tray as a shield against an incoming slice of pizza.A look of concentration passed over Mirandas face. After a moment, she let out an exasperated breath. Theres too much going on right now. Its like static. I cant pick up on any one thing.What about that message? Milton looked down at the words scrawled on our table in mustard and ketchup. Who is coming for us?No idea. Miranda ducked just in time to avoid getting smacked in the face by an airborne phone. Whoever it is, it looks like theyre driving everyone else out of here.She was right. A battalion of plastic dolls had ventured from the toy store and were herding people through the exits. Anyone lagging behind got a kick in the butt from a floating tennis shoe. A mall security guard tried to restore order--until a flock of books flew at him, their pages flapping like wings, chasing him toward the open doors.That guys got the right idea, Milton said, watching the security guard bolt. Lets go! I broke into a run. But obstacles kept getting in our way. When we tried to reach the emergency exit, a set of kitchen knives darted into our path, their gleaming points aimed at our chests. Turning around, we were met by a dozen baseball bats from the sporting goods store. They floated in midair, swinging at any of us who got too close.Whoever was controlling the mall might have been driving the rest of the people out, but they were doing everything to keep us in.Before long, we were the only ones left.WHAM!All at once, the doors slammed shut. And just to make sure they stayed that way, arcade games scooted across the floor, sealing the exits closed. Mountains of TVs, stereo equipment, and computers piled up across the broad corridors that led to other parts of the mall, creating a barrier that trapped us into the food court.Knives drifted closer. Baseball bats circled.There was no way out.A shadow fell across the food court. My eyes were drawn to the ceiling, where the blazing August sunlight poured through a glass roof. Staring down from above was a girl, perched at the edge of the glass. She looked about our age, with a pixie haircut and a smirk on her face, the kind of expression youd see on a kid sneaking out of detention.Thats her! Miranda said, pointing at the girl. The one with tetanus? Milton asked.Telekinesis, Miranda corrected him. Shes the one controlling everything!The girl held out one hand, fingers outstretched. A flick of her wrist and the glass shattered, sending hundreds of shards crashing down.Clenching her hand into a fist, the girl yanked her arm back like she was pulling on an invisible string. Suddenly, a TV rose from the messy floor, its cable dangling beneath it like a tail. The TV drifted steadily through the air until it was only a foot below the shattered ceiling.The girl repeated the same motion--clench fist, pull back--with her right hand, then her left. A laptop burst into the air, followed by a plastic serving tray. More objects began drifting toward the ceiling--a computer monitor, a DVD player, a coffee-table book--each coming to a stop a little below the one before it. She was building a spiral staircase.The girl stepped through the hole in the ceiling, one foot landing on the flat-screen TV that was levitating beneath her. Her other foot came down on the laptop, then the plastic tray. She descended to our level using the malls merchandise as her own personal stairway. Even with the pit of nerves twisting inside me, it was impressive.As soon as she reached the floor, a movement above distracted me. Someone else was peering down at us through the gaping hole in the ceiling. A guy who looked a couple of years older than us--and a whole lot bigger. Square jaw, no neck, muscular arms. And his size wasnt even the most remarkable thing about him. The dude had skin the color of concrete. I stared up at him with equal parts fear and awe. He was like a boulder in an XXL T-shirt.Big Boy uncrossed his arms, went into a crouch, and ...Jumped.I staggered backward, too distracted by the sight to give much thought to the knives and baseball bats circling us. The guy plummeted to the ground and landed like a ton of bricks--which is probably about what he weighed. The impact shook the entire food court. The floor cratered beneath him. But Big Boy looked unfazed. As he rose to his full height, his concrete face broke into a crooked grin and he brushed the dust and debris off his supersized clothes.; Title: Joshua Dread: The Dominion Key | [
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14,445 | 17 | DEBORAH HOPKINSON is the acclaimed author of over forty award-winning books.; Title: Titanic: Voices From the Disaster | [
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14,447 | 0 | K-Gr 2Every child wants a pet, but if one has allergies or limited space, it might be hard to find a pet that fits comfortably into one's lifestyle. "Most pets, you know, are cats and dogs./Go out and take a look./But there's a boy in Smartytown/Whose pet isa little book." As difficult as it is to choose just one book for a pet, a little red volume with a tight binding stands out as a perfect choice in the bookstore. That is, until the boy returns home one day to find that the maid has mistakenly donated his pet book to a charity. They race to the thrift shop to try to recover it before the shop closes. The book is found, hiding in a safe place. The digital illustrations are wonderfulcolorful, exaggerated, and whimsical. Readers will enjoy the silly details, like the depictions of some of the nasty behaviors of "other" pets. This book will tickle readers who have or long for pets. The rhyming scheme is reliable and children will enjoy predicting the last word in a stanza.Mary Hazelton, formerly at Warren & Waldoboro Elementary Schools, MEWhat makes a pet a pet? Four legs, fur, fins, feathersor is it simply that a pet is a friend? In that case, the boy in Staakes latest has it all figured out. His frisky red hardcover brings him into its stories and lets him imagine himself as the hero. How nice! In addition, its very low maintenance. It never ate. It never drank. / It couldnt do a trick. / It never shed. It had no fleas. / It couldnt fetch a stick. Thats all dandy until one day his familys over-zealous maid gives the book to charity. A search ensues, and just when all seems lost, a lucky reunion saves the day. Staake is known for his retro-looking illustrations full of bold colors and round-headed characters, and here his cityscapes are simply packed with detail, bringing to mind a much hipper Richard Scarry world. Fun for all, but bookworms who are allergic to traditional animal friends will most especially take a shine to this, begging to make this book their own personal pet. Preschool-Grade 2. --Karen Cruze; Title: My Pet Book | [
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14,448 | 1 | TISH RABE is the author of 12 Cat in the Hat Learning Library books, as well as countless others.; Title: Night Lights (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) (Pictureback(R)) | [
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14,449 | 1 | "This is Doyle's best book yet in this series. The humor is spot on for the target age, with just the right level of silliness in the plot. There's plenty of suspense and, for all the magic and mayhem, Henry and Keats are characters kids can relate to, even if they don't have enchanted livestock in their lives. All these elements add up to a great story, and there's some really savvy reading curriculum built into this fun way to build reading skill and comprehension, especially for reluctant readers." -TimeToPlayMag.comBILL DOYLE is the author of Behind Enemy Lines: True Stories of Amazing Courage (Scholastic), the Crime Through Time series (Little, Brown), and two other Keats and Henry adventures, Attack of the Shark-Headed Zombie and Stampede of the Supermarket Slugs. He's also written for Sesame, Time for Kids, and Rolling Stone. He lives in New York City.SCOTT ALTMANN did the cover illustrations for Hanging Hill, The Smoky Corridor, and The Black Heart Crypt. He likes sushi, playing guitar, and causing mischief.; Title: Invasion of the Junkyard Hog (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) | [
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14,450 | 16 | PreS-KCan colors other than orange and black be associated with Halloween? Upbeat rhymes make the case for a multihued holiday. For instance, blue can be found in "Darkness falling,/Wizard's robe,/Touch of magic,/Crystal globe,/Chilly-spilly, gloomy-doomy, dreary-weary/Wash of blue." Green is in an eerie glow; white is "A skull, a spook/A face gone \\pale"; and so on. Cartoon illustrations of nonmenacing monsters, as well as an adorably smiling bat-winged, one-eyed creature that appears on every page, soften the edges of what could be macabre verses if they stood on their own, e.g., "burning-churning, blushing-gushing/Stain of red." A nice summary of all the colors appears at the end, as if the aforementioned wizard conjured up a spell to make a perfect Halloween. A solid and fun read-aloud.Joanna K. Fabicon, Los Angeles Public LibraryThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, October 2014"This creative color concept book uses Halloween as a vehicle for exploring a wide spectrum of shades. . . The depictions of spooky Halloween characters are definitely more silly than scary, making this an excellent choice for little ones . . . There is plenty of readaloud potential here."Booklist, August 1, 2014:"Can colors other than orange and black be associated with Halloween? Upbeat rhymes make the case for a multihued holiday . . . A solid and fun read-aloud."Kirkus Reviews, August 1, 2014: "A bright new addition to the Halloween shelves."; Title: Shivery Shades of Halloween | [
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14,451 | 2 | ANNA KEMP spent her childhood sticker-swapping, playing Pac-Man and coordinating BMX displays. She was a bit of a late reader but now reads all the time in her job at Oxford University. Her first picture book was Dogs Don't Do Ballet, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie. It was followed by her first young fiction title, Fantastic Frankie and the Brain-Drain Machine.SARA OGILVIE is an illustrator and printmaker who enjoys the challenge of a wide range of subjects--from old wives tales and household appliances, to toys and carpets. The stranger the better! As a printmaker, Sarah's screen prints and lithographs have been exhibited across the U.K. and abroad, including U.S.A, Canada, Poland, Japan, Korea, and France. She has won numerous accolades for her work, including the 3X3 Magazine Professional Awards. This is Sara's second collaboration with Anna Kemp.; Title: The Worst Princess | [
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14,452 | 2 | Over the course of 50 years, STAN and JAN BERENSTAIN wrote and illustrated hundreds of books in many different series about their beloved Berenstain Bears. The most enduring of these are the Berenstain Bears First Time Books® and First Time Readers®, all of which remain in print.; Title: The Berenstain Bears Happy Halloween! (First Time Books(R)) | [
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14,453 | 11 | 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.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: Dora in Wonderland (Dora the Explorer) (Pictureback(R)) | [
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14,454 | 0 | KATE KLIMO is the author of many books for young readers, including The Dragon Keepers and all the books in the Dog Dairies series. She lives in New Paltz with her husband and two horses, Harry and Fancy. Over the years, she has served as companion to eight dogs: Pal, Beauregard, Fred, Kelly, Bear, Rascal, Dobey, and George W. Currently, she is searching for a furever friend who gets along well with horses. To learn more about her and her work, visit www.kateklimoauthor.com.TIM JESSELL is an award-winning illustrator whose work has appeared in numerous children's books. He is the illustrator of all the books in the Dog Diaries series. Check out his work at timjessell.com.; Title: Dog Diaries #5: Dash | [
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14,455 | 10 | Frank Berrios is a former comic book editor at DC Comics and a widely published childrens book author, editor, and illustrator.He's written many Little Golden Books, including Football with Dadand Soccer with Mom, as well as Poppy's Party (DreamWorks Trolls).Bill Robinson is an illustrator, character designer, animator, and visual development artist. He graduated with a BFA in Film & Animation with highest honors from the Rochester Institute of Technology in June 2006. Robinson's clients include Dreamworks, Random House Books, Little, Brown and Company, Universal, Fox Searchlight, Fisher Price, and others.You can see examples of his work at flimflammeryart.tumblr.com.; Title: Penny of the Pyramids (Mr. Peabody & Sherman) (Step into Reading) | [
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14,456 | 1 | PreS-Gr 1Joining the avalanche of seasonal bear stories, Duval's gentle, spare rhyme, paired with Turley's full-bleed, thick-lined nature sketches, tells the story of "a cozy dreamer/in her lair/[who] cuddles newborn/baby bears." She then spends a year teaching them to forage for food and find shelter, "For they must learn/what Mama knows/while flowers bloom/and grass still grows." The rhythm of the story perfectly matches the slow plod of a bear in the snow, and the language lends itself to sharing both with a group of young cubs or with a solitary special one, snuggled on a lap. VERDICT A sweet and satisfying look at the natural world.Jenna Boles, Greene County Public Library, Beavercreek, OHKathy Duval is the author of Take Me to Your BBQ, illustrated by Adam McCauley, and The Three Bears' Halloween and The Three Bears' Christmas, both illustrated by Paul Meisel. Visit her at kathyduval.com. Gerry Turley is the author and illustrator of Woooo!, his first picture book. His work was featured in the Bologna International Children's Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition in 2012. He studied illustration at Glasgow School of Art and at the Royal College of Art. Learn more at gerryturley.com.; Title: A Bear's Year | [
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14,457 | 7 | 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.; Title: Magical Mermaid Adventure (Barbie: The Pearl Princess) (Pictureback(R)) | [
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14,458 | 1 | The use of invented dialogue makes this problematic as straight biography, but it is nevertheless a charming, delightful homage.Kirkus Reviewsstarred reviewDeborah Hopkinson is the author of many highly acclaimed picture books, including Annie and Helen; A Boy Called Dickens; Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building, a Boston GlobeHorn Book Honor Book; and Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek: A Tall, Thin Tale, an ALA-ALSC Notable Childrens Book. She lives in Oregon with her family. Visit her at deborahhopkinson.com. Charlotte Voake has written and illustrated numerous picture books, among them Ginger and its prequel, Ginger Finds a Home. Her other titles include Tweedle Dee Dee and Hello Twins, a New York Times Best Illustrated Childrens Book of the Year. She lives and works in the UK.; Title: Beatrix Potter and the Unfortunate Tale of a Borrowed Guinea Pig | [
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14,459 | 7 | BEN JOEL PRICE is a modern artist, illustrator and graphic designer. He is director of Symetria, a British greeting card company (he was once asked to produce a birthday card for the Queen!). This is his first illustrated children's book.; Title: Earth Space Moon Base | [
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14,460 | 2 | In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small, blue, wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, THE REVEREND W. AWDRY, made up to accompany this wonderful toy were first published in 1945. He continued to create new adventures and characters until 1972 when he retired from writing. Reverend Awdry died in 1997 at age 85.; Title: The Rocket Returns (Thomas & Friends) (Step into Reading) | [
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14,461 | 2 | Established in July 2013 in a merger between Penguin and Random House, Penguin Random House, with nearly 250 independent imprints and brands on five continents, more than 15,000 new titles published each year, and close to 800 million print, audio, and eBooks sold annually, is the worlds leading trade book publisher. Like its predecessor companies, Penguin Random House is committed to publishing adult and childrens fiction and nonfiction print editions and is a pioneer in digital publishing. Its publishing lists include more than 60 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the worlds most widely read authors.Pamela Duartereceived a BFA from Art Center College of Design and worked in New York as a fashion illustrator and segued into fashion dolls when she moved to Los Angeles. She works regularly with Mattel, Random House, and Reader's Digest. She lives in the Ojai Valley, California.; Title: EGG-STRA SPECIAL EAS | [
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14,462 | 0 | MARGARET WISE BROWN wrote hundreds of books and stories during her life. She is best known for the classics Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny. She is also the author of I Like Bugs and I Like Stars Step 1 Step into Reading books.G. BRIAN KARAS has written and illustrated several award-winning children's books, including On Earth and Home on the Bayou: A Cowboy's Story, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book. He received the honor of a New York Times Best Illustrated Book for his illustrations in Are You Going to Be Good?, written by Cari Best. Mr. Karas lives in Rhinebeck, New York.; Title: I Like Fish (Step into Reading) | [
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14,463 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1In a darkened bedroom, a young girl requests that her older sister tell her what to dream about "or I won't be able to fall asleep." The older girl comes up with several fanciful scenarios for her little sister to ponder, such as eating teeny-tiny waffles with teeny-tiny animals, and living in a furry world, a fluffy world, and a tree house. But for every suggestion, the little girl finds something to worry about, until the older sister gets too tired to think of anything else, and both girls finally fall asleep. Potter's classic watercolor-and-ink illustrations have a quirkiness that perfectly mirrors the fantasy element of the dreams, and the contrast between the calm blueness of night and the warm brightness of the dream worlds works beautifully. There is a great deal of imagination and whimsy in these dream ideas and more than a bit of menace as well, yet this is a book that also feels quite personal. Indeed, it is no surprise that the author wrote it for her own daughters, who ask her what they should dream about. The result is a realistic and intimate bedtime conversation between sisters. VERDICT A book that might well spark some fanciful dreams.Teri Markson, Los Angeles Public LibraryGISELLE POTTER has illustrated numerous books for children, including Cecil the Pet Glacier by Matthea Harvey, Want to Be in a Band? by Suzzy Roche, and The Boy Who Loved Words by Roni Schotter, which was a Parents' Choice Gold Award winner. Giselle lives in New York's Hudson Valley with her husband and daughters. Visit her at GisellePotter.com.; Title: Tell Me What to Dream About | [
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14,464 | 21 | Matthew Gilbert is a children’s book author. His works include Arena of Doom, The Casey Chronicles, and Showdown with Shredder.Established in July 2013 in a merger between Penguin and Random House, Penguin Random House, with nearly 250 independent imprints and brands on five continents, more than 15,000 new titles published each year, and close to 800 million print, audio, and eBooks sold annually, is the world’s leading trade book publisher. Like its predecessor companies, Penguin Random House is committed to publishing adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction print editions and is a pioneer in digital publishing. Its publishing lists include more than 60 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the world’s most widely read authors.; Title: Mutant Mayhem! (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) | [
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14,465 | 22 | Courtney Carbonestudied English and creative writing in the United States and Australia before becoming a childrens book writer and editor in New York City. She has written several books, including Darcy Swipes Left, srsly Hamlet, and Macbeth #killingit.Dan Schoening is an artist and illustrator who has worked with DC Comics, Archie Comics, Cryptozoic Entertainment, and BOOM! Studios. He resides in Victoria, British Columbia.; Title: Flower Power! (DC Super Friends) (Little Golden Book) | [
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14,466 | 2 | Constance Allen has written many Sesame Street books.Sarah Albeewrites children's books for many age groups and under a number of pseudonyms. She has had three of her books appear on the New York Times Bestseller list. Before she began her career as a children's book writer and editor, Sarah was a newspaper cartoonist and a semiprofessional basketball player. These days she lives in Connecticut with her husband and three children.After graduating from Rhode Island School of Design,Maggie Swansonspent three years at Hallmark Cards. In college she learned about drawing and painting and dreaming. Hallmark taught her to start and finish a job in a timely and professional manner. After that, she started her freelance career, and has illustrated over 100 children's books for many different publishers. She lives in Connecticut with her husband Rick.Joe Ewers has illustrated many Sesame Street books.; Title: ELMO'S LGB FAVORITES | [
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14,467 | 2 | MERCER MAYER began writing and illustrating children’s books in 1966, and since then, he has published over 300 titles. Readers can open any of his award-winning books and out may pop dragons, cuddly monsters, wonderful creatures, and endearing critters. Drawing from his own childhood adventures for inspiration, Mayer created one of children’s books’ most cherished characters, Little Critter. He lives in Connecticut. For games, coloring, and more, be sure to visit LittleCritter.com; Title: Just Me and My Mom/Just Me and My Dad (Little Critter) (Pictureback(R)) | [
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14,468 | 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: LET'S MAKE A SPLASH! | [
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14,469 | 11 | Cara J. Stevens is the author of the Dora and Friends story Lets Save Pirate Day! She has written books for Nickelodeons PAW Patrol and Bubble Guppies series, as well as a series of unofficial Minecraft graphic novels.David Aikins is an illustrator. His works include Boots and Dora Forever!, Count with Me!, and Dora and the Unicorn King. ; Title: Let's Save Pirate Day! (Dora and Friends) (Pictureback(R)) | [
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14,470 | 0 | In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small blue wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, Reverend W. Awdry, made up to accompany this wonderful toy were first published in 1945. He continued to create new adventures and characters until 1972, when he retired from writing. Reverend Awdry died in 1997 at the age of 85.Thomas Lapadula is an illustrator known for books in the Thomas the Tank Engine series, True-Life Treasure Hunts, The Truck Book, and many more.; Title: Santa's Little Engine (Thomas & Friends) (Step into Reading) | [
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14,471 | 0 | 2013 ALA Notable Children's BookCAROLINE STARR ROSE spent her childhood in the deserts of Saudi Arabia and New Mexico, camping at the Red Sea in one and eating red chile in the other. As a girl she danced ballet, raced through books by Laura Ingalls, and put on magic shows in a homemade cape. She graduated from the University of New Mexico and went on to teach both social studies and English in New Mexico, Florida, Virginia, and Louisiana. In her classroom, she worked to instill in her students a passion for books, the freedom to experiment with words, and a curiosity about the past. Visit her at carolinestarrrose.com.; Title: May B. | [
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14,472 | 2 | Sarah Wilsonis the author of many beloved books for children. She lives in Danville, California.Established in July 2013 in a merger between Penguin and Random House, Penguin Random House, with nearly 250 independent imprints and brands on five continents, more than 15,000 new titles published each year, and close to 800 million print, audio, and eBooks sold annually, is the worlds leading trade book publisher. Like its predecessor companies, Penguin Random House is committed to publishing adult and childrens fiction and nonfiction print editions and is a pioneer in digital publishing. Its publishing lists include more than 60 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the worlds most widely read authors.; Title: Moms Are the Best! (SpongeBob SquarePants) (Step into Reading) | [
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14,473 | 0 | A young sailor on lookout duty aboard an aircraft carrier narrates this tongue-in-cheek restaging of Clement Clarke Moore's poem, a companion toThe Soldiers' Night Before Christmas. Holland and Ford swap out the chubby, bearded Santa for a brawny "Master Chief Claus," who arrives via a Greyhound cargo aircraft filled with presents. "A salty old dog, he was all chest and arm./ I bet he could bench-press a Jeep with no harm," gushes the narrator, before the Chief and his crew deliver gifts for the sleeping sailors. Ages 4-8.(Sept.) Publisher's Weekly CHRISTINE FORD and TRISH HOLLAND co-authored the Golden titles The Soldiers' Night Before Christmas and Ocean's Child. Trish Holland has penned the Little Golden Books Lasso the Moon, Come Back, Zack! and I Can Do It!JOHN MANDERS is a prolific illustrator of books for children. He most recently illustrated COWBOY CHRISTMAS for Golden Books, as well as THE SOLDIERS' NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS.; Title: The Navy's Night Before Christmas | [
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14,474 | 0 | Kirkus Reviews, December 1, 2013:"An informative historical narrative with heart."KATE KLIMO is the author of many books for young readers, including The Dragon Keepers and all the books in the Dog Dairies series. She lives in New Paltz with her husband and two horses, Harry and Fancy. Over the years, she has served as companion to eight dogs: Pal, Beauregard, Fred, Kelly, Bear, Rascal, Dobey, and George W. Currently, she is searching for a furever friend who gets along well with horses. To learn more about her and her work, visit www.kateklimoauthor.com.TIM JESSELL is an award-winning illustrator whose work has appeared in numerous children's books. He is the illustrator of all the books in the Dog Diaries series. Check out his work at timjessell.com.; Title: Dog Diaries #4: Togo | [
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14,475 | 16 | PreS-Gr 1The artwork makes this book a true joy to read. The paintings, depicting a boy and girl as the gift giver and receiver, are detailed and colorful, becoming truly memorable as the presents accumulate. They depict people from different cultures when showing the maids a-milking, ladies dancing, lords a-leaping, pipers piping, and drummers drumming, dressed in costumes native to their lands. The last page shows all 78 gifts together and challenges readers to identify them. The book also provides the music for parents who are interested in the sheet music. Additional background information on the 12 days of Christmas and the possible origins of the well-known song are provided for those interested.Graciela Gallegos, Los Angeles Public Library★ "Pham brings an international scope to this traditional holiday song...it’s nothing short of a global postcard." - Publishers Weekly, starred review"A joyous visual feast." - Kirkus; Title: The Twelve Days of Christmas | [
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14,476 | 2 | "Gephart's generous view of humanity's basic goodness shines through, and she leavens her characters' difficult situation with plenty of humor. . . Readers can't help but enjoy this heartening book about hanging in there."--Kirkus Reviews"Ben is a character kids will root for, and he's surrounded by family and friends who help him see things will be okay, a message that may comfort readers facing similar circumstances."--Publisher's Weekly"Gephart, author ofHow to Survive MiddleSchool(BCCB 6/10), again shows a deft hand at rendering difficult situations with empathy, adding just the right amount of realistic humor to relieve but not trivial- ize. . . Despite its title and cover art, this is not a romp, but it would make a fine classroom readaloud."--The Bulletin As a child Donna Gephart entered every contest she could find and won everything from savings bonds for college to a check for $1.98 to tickets to a local amusement park. She lives in Florida.; Title: Death by Toilet Paper | [
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14,477 | 1 | Naomi Kleinberg is a childrens book editor and the author of many childrens books. She lives in New York City in an apartment so filled with books that theres barely enough room for her family. By odd coincidence, her favorite foodsapples, avocados, and arugulaall begin with the letter A.Christopher Moroney has illustrated many Sesame Street books, including the popular Sesame Beginnings series.; Title: Elmo's Furry Friend (Sesame Street) (Sesame Street Board Books) | [
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14,478 | 2 | Kristen L. Depken has been writing and editing childrens books for more than 10 years. She is the author of scores of titles, including Barbie and the Diamond Castle, All About the Trolls, and We Love to Dance!. She lives in the New York City area with her rescue dog, Ellie.; Title: Let's Go to the Circus! (Pocoyo) (Little Golden Book) | [
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14,479 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1In a tall lighthouse, in a big ocean, small-island dweller Pixie Picklespeare (the "only kid who's here!") is BORED. Enter the very large, very blue Beachy the whale, who's washed ashore and needs her help. After many tries, Pixie's "ker-splash" at a timely high tide sends both water lovers into the sea to learn and play together in a summer of ocean exploration. From wave crest to sea caves, the pair flips and flops throughout the rhyming text and a handy grid map of the environs of Pixie's Island, including a compass rose, a reef, a kelp forest, a local shipwreck, a geological sea chimney, and the whales' migratory route. This is a tale of friendship lost and regained, as whales must migrate. Contrasting font sizes and generous spreads highlight the behemoth's friendly grin as Beachy's quickly identifiable blue cartoon shape again returns to fill the page. VERDICT This "true-blue friend" tale is a general purchase recommendation for all libraries, especially those on the coasts.Mary Elam, Learning Media Services, Plano ISD, TXPublishers Weekly, February 22, 2016:"A characteristically Staake salute to mid-20th-century cartoon art . . . Staake's adventure offers eye-popping color, a wealth of sea life, and the entrancing vision of a companion who appears intimidating but is actually as devoted as a puppy."Booklist, April 1, 2016:"Staake's signature digital illustrations boast a summery array of colors . . . As the rhyming text bounces evenly along, young readers will be swept away by this whale of a friendship tale."; Title: Beachy and Me | [
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14,480 | 2 | Alison Inches is the author of many Puffin Lift-the-Flap books and other books for children. She lives in Mill Valley, California.David Aikins is an illustrator. His works include Boots and Dora Forever!, Count with Me!, and Dora and the Unicorn King. ; Title: I Love My Papi! (Dora the Explorer) (Step into Reading) | [
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14,481 | 0 | JANE BLATT is a primary school teacher as well as an accomplished violinist, and her musical background is evident in her lyrical writing.SARAH MASSINI worked as a designer at several major children's book publishers before devoting herself to illustration full-time. She lives with her husband, young son, and terrier Tess, who stands guard as she draws.; Title: Books Always Everywhere | [
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14,482 | 0 | Established in July 2013 in a merger between Penguin and Random House, Penguin Random House, with nearly 250 independent imprints and brands on five continents, more than 15,000 new titles published each year, and close to 800 million print, audio, and eBooks sold annually, is the worlds leading trade book publisher. Like its predecessor companies, Penguin Random House is committed to publishing adult and childrens fiction and nonfiction print editions and is a pioneer in digital publishing. Its publishing lists include more than 60 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the worlds most widely read authors.Jason Fruchterhas been an animator andillustrator for children's media for decades. He graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in 1992, and later moved to New York City to work for MTV Animation. In 2001, he cofounded A&J Studios, and has worked with Cartoon Network, Disney, Nickelodeon, and Sanrio. Hisbooks include Callies Cowgirl Twirl, Christmas Countdown, and Alphabet Magic. He lives in Seattle, Washington.; Title: Top Cops (Team Umizoomi) (Step into Reading) | [
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14,483 | 2 | Kristen L. Depken has been writing and editing childrens books for more than 10 years. She is the author of scores of titles, including Barbie and the Diamond Castle, All About the Trolls, and We Love to Dance!. She lives in the New York City area with her rescue dog, Ellie.; Title: Happy Easter, Pocoyo! (Pocoyo) (Pictureback(R)) | [
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14,484 | 0 | DAVID WOJTOWYCZ has illustrated dozens of books for children, many of which he has also written—such as the myriad adventures of Elephant Joe and A Cuddle for Claude, which inspired an animated television series in England, where the books were originally published. One of David’s most successful books is Rumble in the Jungle, written by Giles Andreae.; Title: Elephant Joe, Brave Firefighter! (Step into Reading Comic Reader) | [
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14,485 | 0 | Courtney Carbonestudied English and creative writing in the United States and Australia before becoming a childrens book writer and editor in New York City. She has written several books, including Darcy Swipes Left, srsly Hamlet, and Macbeth #killingit.Richard Courtneyis a published illustrator known for his colorful work in the childrens book seriesThomas & Friends.; Title: The Monster of Sodor (Thomas & Friends) (Step into Reading) | [
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14,486 | 2 | Molly McGuire Woodsis the author of many books for young readers, includingSherman's Awesome Adventuresand titles based on Mattel's Barbie and Barbie Mariposa.; Title: BARBIE: PEARL PRINCE | [
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14,487 | 0 | RON ROY has been writing books for children since 1974. He is the author of dozens of books, including the popular A to Z Mysteries 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.JOHN STEVEN GURNEY has illustrated many books for children, including the entire A to Z Mysteries series and Scholastic's popular Bailey School Kids series.; Title: Calendar Mysteries #11: November Night | [
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14,488 | 0 | Dr. Seuss is quite simply the most beloved childrens book author of all time. His real name was Theodore Geisel. On books he wrote to be illustrated by others, he used the name Theo. LeSieg, which is Geisel spelled backwards.Roy McKie is the illustrator of many books, among them In a People House, by Dr. Seuss writing as Theo. LeSieg. He lives in Flemington, New Jersey.; Title: Would You Rather Be a Bullfrog? (Big Bright & Early Board Book) | [
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14,489 | 2 | PreS-KBeloved Duck and Goose star in yet another adventure that cements their friendship. Goose is cautious and less adventuresome than Duck. "Let's go away," says Duck. "Sounds like a fine way to twist your ankle," replies Goose. Yet because they are friends, they both hike to the beach. Each illustration, done in rich, glorious colors, is a delight. Especially notable is the humorous page on which a huge wave wipes them out, covering Duck in seaweed. Hills employs excellent vocabulary-stretching words, with "magnificent" and "loud" to describe the vast expanse of sky, sand, and sea. There is so much expression in just the eyes of these characters that children can't help but smile. As the story reaches a satisfying conclusion, they will proclaim this tale a winner.Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VADuck and Goose have shared and squabbled through a long series of picture and board books, each time delivering a comic reflection of childrens friendships. In this, their tenth go-round, theyre both happily at rest in a butterfly-dotted meadow until Goose says, Lets never leave. To which, of course, Duck responds, Lets leave, racing off. Goose is very reluctant to move and keeps up a constant argument about the wisdom of just staying put. Duck manages to get them both to the beach, and in a nifty reversal, its Goose who now reigns, reveling in the waves, the new creatures they meet, and the seashell-filled tidal pool, while Duck just gets his feathers ruffled by everything. Hills illustrations are rendered in bright oil paints that capture meadow and sea with equal vivacity. Duck and Goose, of course, are their usual comically at-odds selves, this time nicely illustrating the benefits of both adventurous and cautious personalities. Preschool-Kindergarten. --Connie Fletcher; Title: Duck & Goose Go to the Beach | [
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14,490 | 16 | Established in July 2013 in a merger between Penguin and Random House, Penguin Random House, with nearly 250 independent imprints and brands on five continents, more than 15,000 new titles published each year, and close to 800 million print, audio, and eBooks sold annually, is the worlds leading trade book publisher. Like its predecessor companies, Penguin Random House is committed to publishing adult and childrens fiction and nonfiction print editions and is a pioneer in digital publishing. Its publishing lists include more than 60 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the worlds most widely read authors.Bob Ostrom has been a professional illustrator for more than 30 years, beginning with a career in advertising and design before becoming a full-time illustrator and art educator. Books he has illustrated for Random House include Friends Forever, Little Cats ABC Paintbox Book, and The Masked Motorcyclist.; Title: Save the Kitten!/Buster's Big Day (Team Umizoomi) (Pictureback(R)) | [
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14,491 | 0 | In 1942, the launch of Little Golden Books revolutionized children’s book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling children’s books of all time. Golden Books’ backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardt’s Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of children’s book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more. Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Books continues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.; Title: Trains, Cranes & Troublesome Trucks (Thomas & Friends) (Big Bright & Early Board Book) | [
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14,492 | 11 | 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.Mike Jackson is a childrens book illustrator. He graduated from the legendary ArtCenter School of Design in Pasadena, California, and has been making art for more than 25 years. He has illustrated several books, including The Best Doghouse Ever! (Bubble Guppies), Lend a Helping Paw (PAW Patrol), and A Fairytale Adventure.; Title: A Fairytale Adventure (Dora the Explorer) (Pictureback(R)) | [
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14,493 | 0 | Christy Webster edits and writes books for kids as part of her job in the editorial department of a major New York children's book publisher. She is a big fan of popular culture and has a great eye for quirky illustration styles. Among her titles are A is for Awful: A Grumpy Cat ABC Book, Big Fish, Little Fish, and I Can Bea Ballerina. She lives in Queens, New York.Patrick Spazianteis an Americancomic book artistknown for his work forArchie Comics, in particular his interior pencil andcover workforSonic the Hedgehog,Sonic XandSonic Universe.; Title: Double-Team! (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) (Step into Reading) | [
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14,494 | 4 | In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small, blue, wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, THE REVEREND W. AWDRY, made up to accompany this wonderful toy were first published in 1945. He continued to create new adventures and characters until 1972 when he retired from writing. Reverend Awdry died in 1997 at age 85.; Title: The Birthday Express! (Thomas & Friends) | [
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14,495 | 0 | Jennifer Liberts Weinberg has written numerous books for young readers, mainly for Random House Childrens Books behind several licensed properties, including Disney and Barbie, as well as several Step into Reading titles. She lives in Portland, Oregon.; Title: Pretty Pearl Mermaid (Barbie: The Pearl Princess) (Step into Reading) | [
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14,496 | 2 | MICHAEL REX is the creator of over thirty books for children, including the number one bestseller Goodnight Goon and the Fangbone! series. He was inspired to create Icky Ricky by his two boys, Declan and Gavin, who are fine young citizens, but very disgusting. Gavin eats ketchup on his cake, and Declan uses a purple marker to color his belly button. Along with the boys, Mr. Rex lives with his wife and their dog, Roxy, in Leonia, New Jersey. Both his wife and the dog are not disgusting at all. Visit him at mikerexbooks.blogspot.com. You wont get dirty.; Title: Icky Ricky #5: The Two-Dollar Dirt Shirt | [
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14,497 | 2 | Established in July 2013 in a merger between Penguin and Random House, Penguin Random House, with nearly 250 independent imprints and brands on five continents, more than 15,000 new titles published each year, and close to 800 million print, audio, and eBooks sold annually, is the world’s leading trade book publisher. Like its predecessor companies, Penguin Random House is committed to publishing adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction print editions and is a pioneer in digital publishing. Its publishing lists include more than 60 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the world’s most widely read authors.; Title: Hooray for Dads! (SpongeBob SquarePants) (Pictureback(R)) | [
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14,498 | 2 | Gr 24Eight-year-old Emma and her pup Tristan wander out to the beach one night to sit and dream of faraway lands. What this girl and her "noodle-tailed dog" don't expect is for her wishes to be answered by a glowing bottle bobbing along in the waves. When she opens the bottle, she frees a blue genie named Karim who was imprisoned by a wicked yellow genie and thrown into the sea. Though Karim was deprived of most of his powers, he is determined to journey back to his master, the caliph of Barakash. Emma and Tristan yearn to have an adventure of their own, and so they join their blue friend in a magical journey to a land straight out of a desert fairy tale. While the tropes of this story will doubtless be familiar, the author's love of spirited heroines and skilled hand at prose make this a pleasure to read and share. Full-color illustrations, many full page, bring the characters to life and make this a great pick for younger readers just getting into longer chapter books. A fun fantasy romp.Stephanie Whelan, New York Public LibraryHailed as the J. K. Rowling of Germany, beloved and bestselling author CORNELIA FUNKE has written numerous magical novels and chapter books for children. HerNew York Timesbestsellers includeThe Thief Lord,Dragon Rider,andInkheart. She was once named one of the 100 most influential people byTimemagazine. She was born in Germany and lives with her family in California.; Title: Emma and the Blue Genie (Junior Library Guild Selection) | [
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14,499 | 2 | BARBARA PARK is best known as the author of the wildly popular New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones series, which has kept kids (and their grown-ups) laughingand readingfor over two decades. Beloved by millions, the Junie B. Jones books have been translated into multiple languages and are a time-honored staple in elementary school classrooms around the world. Barbara once said, Ive never been sure whether Junie B.s fans love her in spite of her imperfectionsor because of them. But either way, shes gone out into the world and made more friends than I ever dreamed possible.Barbara Park is also the author of award-winning middle grade novels and bestselling picture books, including Skinnybones, Mick Harte Was Here, and Ma! Theres Nothing to Do Here!Barbara Park was born in New Jersey in 1947 and spent most of her adult life in Arizona, where she and her husband, Richard, raised two sons. Barbara died in 2013, but her legacy lives on in the laughter her books give to readers all over the world.DENISE BRUNKUS's entertaining illustrations have appeared in over fifty books, including each Junie B. title. She lives in Massachussetts with her husband and daughter.; Title: JUNIE B. MY VALENTIM | [
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1713,
2360,
2475,
2722,
2868,
2896,
2917,
3186,
3584,
3585,
4311,
5552,
9336,
11118,
12549,
12569,
12585,
12599,
12603,
12622,
12819,
12840,
12850,
12854,
12982,
12983,
12993,
13001,
13140,
13208,
13568,
13592,
14080,
14150,
... | Validation |
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