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15,200 | 1 | Mama Bear lays down the law when she notices that Papa and the cubs are getting too chubby. With the help of Dr. Grizzly's slide show on how the body works, the Bear family makes a healthful adjustment in their diet and fitness habits. "A most enjoyable introduction to good nutrition and exercise."--(starred) "Science Books & Films.Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. The first story starring the bear family, The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 360 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons' love of reading has become one of the best-selling children's book series ever.; Title: The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food | [
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15,201 | 16 | in full color. In this picture book that's full of surprises, an ark illustrates the letter A. Open the doors of the ark and see the animals inside. B's barn doors open to show a bear, C's car holds a clown, and so on. Toddlers will learn their ABC's with zest as they peek behind the doors in this delightful concept book.; Title: The Peek-A-Boo ABC | [
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15,202 | 0 | Kindergarten-Grade 3 The mysterious and familiar words of Mother Goose are a kind of children's scripture. Whatever gift it requires to freshen something taken as much for granted as these traditional rhymes, Lobel has it. This book is completely Mother Goose's yet completely his own. Lobel frequently groups complementary rhymes together. Rhymes about clothes, for example, appear on one spread; rhymes about food, on another. Every rhyme is distinctly and unforgettably illustrated in a variety of comic strip panels, squares, lunettes, and circles. Occasionally, a full-page or two-page painting enlivens the book. "Humpty-Dumpty," falling, falling, falling in a time-motion study of disaster, is one of the most irresistible of these large drawings. Lobel includes 306 rhymes, more than one-third the number in the Opie's Oxford Nursery Rhyme Book, and more than half of those in their Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes. Impeccably traditional with "Solomon Grundy," he can also lovingly demolish tradition. He is often funniest when he chooses to be literal minded, as when he illustrates Mary's garden sprouting "pretty maids all in a row." This may not be the first choice for a toddler's introduction to Mother GoosedePaola's (Putnam, 1985) or de Angeli's (Doubleday, 1979) illustrations better serve thembut this is the one that slightly older children will turn to again, and find new delights each time. Lobel himself soars with Mother Goose, and she with him. A tour de force. Anna Biagioni Hart, Sherwood Regional Library, Alexandria, Va.Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Random House Book of Mother Goose | [
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15,203 | 0 | "A bone is missing from the Bear Museum, and the cubs are determined to find it. Colorful drawings and the bear antics are always a hot item."--School Library Journal. The Bear Detectives come to the aid of Dr. Bear at the Bear Museum. With less than an hour to spare, the cubs must find the missing dinosaur bone so that everyone can enjoy the dinosaur exhibit. Illus. in full color.; Title: The Berenstain Bears and the Missing Dinosaur Bone | [
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15,204 | 0 | Illus. in full color. In this storybook, Scarry presents three humorous tales about happily resolved misunderstandings in the busy world of Lowly Worm and Huckle Cat.RICHARD SCARRY is one of the world's best-loved children's authors EVER! Generations of children all over the world have grown up spending hours poring over his books filled with all the colorful details of their daily lives. No other illustrator has shown such a lively interest in the words and concepts of early childhood. For himself, whenever he was asked how old he was, Scarry would always put up one hand and laugh, saying, "five!"Born in 1919, Richard Scarry was raised and educated in Boston, Massachusetts. After five years of drawing maps and designing graphics for the US Army, he moved to New York to pursue a career in commercial art. But after showing his portfolio to one of the original editors at Golden Books, he found the perfect home for his children's books. The assignments first given to Scarry tended to be Little Golden Books that featured popular characters of the day, such as Winky Dink, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and Smokey the Bear. Eventually Scarry created many original characters, such as Lowly Worm and Huckle Cat. But first came Nicholas, a young rabbit clad in red overalls, for the now-iconic board bookI Am a Bunny. After Scarry married children's textbook writer Patricia Murphy, she wrote many stories for him as Patsy Scarry, including the bestselling Little Golden BooksGood Night, Little BearandThe Bunny Book.In his extraordinary career, Richard Scarry illustrated more than 150 books, many of which have never been out of print. His books have sold over 100 million copies around the world and are currently published in more than 20 languages. Richard Scarry Jr., also an illustrator, carries on his father's work today under the name of Huck Scarry. Richard Scarry passed away at his home in Gstaad, Switzerland, in 1994. He was posthumously awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Illustrators in 2012.; Title: Richard Scarry's The Best Mistake Ever! and Other Stories (Step into Reading) | [
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15,205 | 2 | Is there such a thing as too much birthday? Poor Sister is overwhelmed by her big, noisy sixth-birthday party. Her sympathetic parents help her realize the true importance of having a birthday in this humorous exercise in moderation for cubs--and parents.  Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. The first story starring the bear family, The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 360 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons' love of reading has become one of the best-selling children's book series ever.; Title: The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Birthday | [
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15,206 | 2 | Sister Bear can run faster, climb higher, and hit a ball farther than the boys, and she gloats over it. So Brother Bear and his friends build a clubhouse for boys only, and Sister is hopping mad! She plans a honey of a revenge in this funny and thoughtful book.Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. The first story starring the bear family,The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 360 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons' love of reading has become one of the best-selling children's book series ever.; Title: The Berenstain Bears No Girls Allowed | [
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15,207 | 0 | Published by Random House Books for Young Readers (1985); Title: COUNT-IN-DARK/GLOWORM (Night Light Books) | [
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15,208 | 2 | a's sleigh land when there's no snow on the ground? How can he possibly fit down all those skinny-minny little chimneys? And how come every mall has a different Santa? These are just some of the highly delicate issues handled in this classic First Time Book that's back in print with a cheery new cover for a new generation of Bear fans.Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. The first story starring the bear family,The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 360 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons' love of reading has become one of the best-selling children's book series ever.; Title: The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear (First Time Books(R)) | [
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15,209 | 2 | When backyard sluggers Brother and Sister join the Bear Country Cub League, they get real uniforms and play on a baseball field. They also have pressure to win and competition from the other cubs. But it's Mama's advice that helps them prepare sensibly for team sports.Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. The first story starring the bear family,The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 360 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons' love of reading has become one of the best-selling children's book series ever.; Title: The Berenstain Bears Go Out for the Team | [
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15,210 | 0 | PreSchool-Grade 3 Designed for the very young, this book would be an asset if shelved with either regular alphabet books or with sign language books. Each letter of the alphabet appears in both capital and lower case on a single page, along with a color photo of Bove showing the sign for the letter and clearly labeled photos of her signing words that begin with that letter or a sentence featuring words that begin with the letter. A colorful pastel drawing of Muppet characters dramatizing the words is also included. A good companion to the author's Sesame Street Sign Language Fun (Random House, 1980) which features beginning vocabulary in sign language and Handtalk (Four Winds, 1974; o.p.) by Remy and Mary Beth Charlip. Nancy A. Gifford, Schenectady County Public Library, N.Y.Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.Illus. in full color with full-color photos. The basics of American Sign Language. "Designed for the very young, this would be an asset if shelved with either regular alphabet books or with sign language books. Each letter appears in both capital and lower case on a single page, along with a photo of Bove showing the sign for the letter, and clearly labeled photos of her signing words or sentences featuring that letter. A good companion to the author's Sesame Street Sign Language Fun."--School Library Journal. ; Title: Sesame Street Sign Language ABC with Linda Bove (Pictureback(R)) | [
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15,211 | 1 | Photographed in full color. All the friendly animals on the farm--ducks, sheep, horses, and more--are presented and identified by name in lively, color photographs.Phoebe Dunn was a world-renowned photographer best known for her pictures of children and animals. Her photographs have been published in more than 20 children’s books, many of them written by her daughter, Judy Dunn.; Title: Farm Animals (A Chunky Book(R)) | [
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15,212 | 2 | book about good manners helps tots understand when to say "Please," "Thank you," or "I'm sorry.".; Title: Say the Magic Word, Please | [
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15,213 | 13 | Given the lead role in the school play, Sister Bear is sure she'll forget her lines. Despite Brother's teasing, she follows Mama's advice and practices until she's perfect. On the night of the performance, it's Brother who ends up with stage fright and who is rescued by his sympathetic sister.Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. The first story starring the bear family, The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 360 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons' love of reading has become one of the best-selling children's book series ever.; Title: The Berenstain Bears Get Stage Fright | [
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15,214 | 3 | ll color. There's lickety-split action in this Wild West spoof as daffy Deputy Dan--who takes all commands literally--tracks down a train robber.; Title: Deputy Dan Gets His Man (Step into Reading) | [
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15,215 | 2 | ea. vol: unpaged. photogs. (Cuddle Bks.). Random. May 1985. BD $1.95. PreS Full-color photographs show babies and toddlers engaged in various activities and expressing emotions appropriate to the age level. The text is comprised of simple words and phraseslaughing, crying, climbing, etc. The format is ideal: the books' small size fits easily in children's hands, and page corners are rounded. Attractive, realistic photographs in books that will reach very young children. Cathy Woodward, Lima City Schools, Ohio -Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: What Do Babies Do? | [
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15,216 | 0 | Illus. in full color. This "is a read-and-count story featuring dogs of varying size, shape and color who weave a story of canine adventure at the beach. Each colorfully illustrated page is brimming with dogs just crying to be counted as they swim, fish and frolic."--School Library Journal. ; Title: A Dozen Dogs (Step into Reading) | [
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15,217 | 2 | Brother and Sister worry about spending a week at Gran and Gramp's house. By the end of the visit they've learned a lot from their lively grandparents--and the older bears have discovered how wonderful it is to "be grandparents.Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. The first story starring the bear family,The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 360 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons' love of reading has become one of the best-selling children's book series ever.; Title: The Berenstain Bears and the Week at Grandma's | [
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15,218 | 2 | om Mama and Papa (who get a little advice from Grizzly Gran), Sister Bear learns to stop her nervous nail biting before it turns into a bad habit.Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. The first story starring the bear family,The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 360 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons' love of reading has become one of the best-selling children's book series ever.; Title: The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Habit | [
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15,219 | 0 | Grade 3-6 Short chapters relate Arthur's pulling the sword from the stone, Lancelot overcoming the fiery-mouthed dragon, Morgan Le Fay scheming to usurp the throne, Gawain marrying the monster Ragnall to save Arthur, the kitchen knight concealing his identity and Mordred's treachery leading to Arthur's "death." Omitted is Guinevere's adultery. Carelessly, Big Hands is described as hurrying off without sword or shield. However, on the next page, the Black Knight's spear "brushed Big Hands' shield" and Big Hands subdues the knight with his sword! Hurled spears instead of gripped lances in every episode are anachronisms. However, the grade three reading level and large print puts these time-honored adventures within reach of children wanting background related to the latest screen version long before they can manage Howard Pyle or Sir Thomas Malory's editions. The simple vocabulary retains the spirit of the courtly heroics and the colorful pomp of the medieval circumstances. Utilitarian gray pencil and charcoal drawings coordinate closely with the narrative. Both half- and full-page illustrations will lure browsers. Pat Harrington, Phoenix Public LibraryCopyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc."The grade three reading level and large print puts these time-honored adventures within reach of children long before they can manage Malory's edition. The simple vocabulary retains the spirit of the courtly heroics and colorful pomp."--School Library Journal.; Title: Knights of the Round Table (A Stepping Stone Book) | [
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15,220 | 2 | ll color. Three entertaining and very brief chapters chronicle the eventful day Lewis the lion cub is "sick, so sick" and then gets well.; Title: So Sick! (Step into Reading) | [
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15,221 | 1 | Illus. in full color. "A young farmer thinks he has gotten a real deal when an old man sells him a farm for one dollar. Upon inspection, however, there are a few liabilities: a cat that thinks it's a horse, a rooster that thinks it's a dog, and other animals with identity problems. The initial joke will really tickle new readers. Long, but easy; kids will feel a sense of accomplishment when they finish this."--Booklist.; Title: Down on the Funny Farm (Step into Reading) | [
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15,222 | 16 | This child-sized ABC, filled with colorful, simple photographs, should be a big hit in bookstores. Twenty-six pictures are laid out in a clear, uncluttered manner on bright backgrounds, and depict plenty of objects of interest to toddlers: crayons, ice cream, keys, lollipops, mittens, rattles, telephones, wagons and (of course) zippers. They're all items in a baby's world, and five of the photos have babies in themanother plus, since they are a favorite subject of scrutiny for that age group. A welcome addition to a crowded field. Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.in full color. Beautiful color photographs of babies and their world of toys and other familiar objects present a truly first ABC.; Title: Baby's ABC | [
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15,223 | 0 | ll color. Funny commands such as "Quack like a duck" enliven Big Bird's rhyming Sesame Street version of Simon Says.Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit organization behindSesame Streetand so much more. Its mission is to use the educational power of media to help children everywhere reach their highest potential. Their published works include Big Bird Brings Spring to Sesame Street, Elmo's Little Playhouse, Happy Birthday Cookie Monster, and Baby Natasha's Busy Day.; Title: Big Bird Says... (Sesame Street) (Step into Reading) | [
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15,224 | 2 | Illus. in full color. Scared of dogs, vacuum cleaners, and even mice, a faint-hearted feline has a chance to prove himself a hero when a baby mouse gets lost from its parents.Joan Phillips is an author and an editor of children's books. She is a main contributor on The Experience of Return Migration: Caribbean Perspectivesand Tiger Is a Scaredy Cat (Step Into Reading sereis).Norman Gorbaty was a leader in graphic design in a career spanning over fifty years, most notably as the art director for the legendary advertising agency Benton & Bowles, where he designed iconic ads for Crest, Post cereals, and the IBM Selectric typewriter and groundbreaking covers forTimemagazine. After he trained at Yale, Gorbatys early career as a fine artist saw his work in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Gorbaty continues to be an internationally recognized painter and sculptor and is the illustrator of numerous books for children, includingSleepy Dog.; Title: Tiger Is a Scaredy Cat | [
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15,225 | 1 | ar tells the cubs why they should never talk to strangers, Sister begins to view all strangers as evil until Mama brings some common sense to the problem. "The Bears' rules for safe conduct among strangers are listed on the last pages, including a rule about the privacy of a bear's body. A good book to start awareness in young children."--School Library Journal.From the Trade Paperback edition.Stan and Jan Berenstain were both born in 1923 in Philadelphia.They didn't know each other as children, but met later at school, at the Philadelphia College of Art.They liked each other right away, and found out that the both enjoyed the same kinds of books, plays, music and art.During World War II, Stan was a medical assistant in the Army, and Jan worked in an airplane factory.When the war was over, they got married and began to work together as artists and writers, primarily drawing cartoons for popular magazines.After having their two sons Leo and Michael, the Berenstains decided to write some funny children's books that their children and other children could read and enjoy.Their first published children's book was called The Big Honey Hunt .It was about a family of bears, who later became known as the "Berenstain Bears".Over 50 children's books later, Stan and Jan still plan all of their books together -- both write the stories, and both write the pictures.They live outside of Philadelphia in the country.From the Trade Paperback edition.; Title: The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers (First Time Books(R)) | [
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15,226 | 2 | in the neighborhood, Lizzy Bruin, is the same age as Sister Bear--and she's also just as bossy. After a fight threatens their budding friendship, both cubs learn that you can't always have your own way if you want to have friends.Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. The first story starring the bear family, The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 360 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons' love of reading has become one of the best-selling children's book series ever.; Title: The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble With Friends | [
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15,227 | 0 | Illus. in full color. "Designed for children who are just beginning to read independently, this humorous story has very large print, simple vocabulary, and lively, amusing illustrations. Should be appealing, whether used for reading alone or reading aloud."--"Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.Joan Phillips is an author and an editor of children's books. She is a main contributor on The Experience of Return Migration: Caribbean Perspectivesand Tiger Is a Scaredy Cat (Step Into Reading sereis).Lynn Munsinger has illustrated more than 90 childrens books. Her watercolor illustrations have been praised for their "classic quality" (Publishers Weekly) and "mix of wry humor and affection" (Booklist). Lynn Munsinger is from Massachusetts.; Title: My New Boy (Step into Reading) | [
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15,228 | 0 | Poems about picnics, pretending, and puppies make this book the book to introduce little ones to poetry about the world around them. Jack Prelutsky, one of today's most respected children's poets, has selected more than 200 short poems--old favorites, traditional rhymes, and humorous verses--that will delight young listeners. The poems cover a wide range of experiences in a young child's life, from everyday events to special days to the world of the imagination.Marc Brown, author and illustrator of the popular Arthur series, uses colored-pencil illustrations and borders to unify the poems, helping to create a pleasing, lively collection to carry children from their preschool years into the early elementary grades. As Jim Trelease tells us in his introduction to the book, "Unlike the toys we buy our children, poems cannot break." (Ages 2 to 7)More than 200 poems and rhymes have been assembled by Prelutsky in this large, satisfying volume. An obvious love for all things childlike is present in selections by Myra Cohn Livingston, Ogden Nash, A. A. Milne, Else Holmelund Minarik, Karen Gundersheimer, George MacDonald, Robert Louis Stevenson and many, many others. Brown's pictures spill over with robust children, woeful or willful animals, and not-very-scary monsterswearing sometimes sheepish, other times exuberant expressions. Page after page of winter rhymes, pet poems and bedtime fancieshere is a book that could inspire a lifetime love of the lilting tones of favorite poets. An introduction by Jim Trelease makes the case for reading aloud; one need go no further than this volume to be convinced. Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young | [
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15,229 | 0 | Illus. in full color. "A comedy about a menagerie of barnyard animals who mistakenly think the sun has forgotten to rise. Designed for children just beginning to read, the story's vocabulary is simple, yet is smoothly written. A good choice."--"Booklist.Step into Reading author and Christopher Medal winner David Harrison's poems and stories have been widely anthologized and translated. Total sales of his books exceed fifteen million. Davids work has been presented on national television and radio.Harrison has been a musician, scientist, editor, and businessman. He holds degrees from Drury, Emory, and Missouri State universities. He is poet laureate of Drury University. He lives with his wife Sandy in Springfield, Missouri.With over 42 million books in print, Hans Wilhelmis one of America's most popular author/illustrators of children's books, including I'll Always Love You for Random House Children's Books. Many of his 200 books have been translated into 20 languages and have become successful animated television series that are enjoyed by children all over the world. His books have won numerous international awards and prizes. His work can be found in the permanent collections of the Mazza Museum of Art at University of Findlay, Ohio (the world's first and largest teaching museum devoted to literacy and the art of children's picture books), the Dodd Center at the University of Connecticut, the Kerlan Collection at University of Minnesota, and the de Grummond Collection at the University of Southern Mississippi.Hans was born in Bremen, Germany. He lived for many years in Africa before moving to America. He now lives in Weston, Connecticut, in an old farmhouse with his artist wife, Judy Henderson.; Title: Wake Up, Sun! (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2) | [
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15,230 | 2 | "When Mama Bear's efforts to improve her family's manners are unsuccessful, she devises a Politeness Plan--a chart listing a chore as a penalty for each act of rudeness. Basic etiquette is presented in a practical way. Berenstain illustrations add humor and understanding."--"School Library Journal.Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. The first story starring the bear family, The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 360 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons' love of reading has become one of the best-selling children's book series ever.; Title: The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners | [
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15,231 | 2 | Grade 2-3 When Sam's cousin from Mexico comes to spend a year with Sam and his family, he teaches Sam's second-grade classmates how to play soccer. Marzollo successfully combines basic soccer terminology and story into this easy-to-read book. Sentence structure is short, yet the vocabulary is conversationally modern (``This is awesome!''). Marzollo even introduces some beginning Spanish terms through cousin Marco. Sims keeps the action moving with her colorful scenes of students bouncing the soccer ball off their head and passing it. This will be a welcome addition to easy-to-read section along with Hoff's Soft Skull Sam (HBJ, 1981; o.p.). Blair Christolon, Prince William Library, Manassas, Va.Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc."The story line is brisk, and the lively drawings are effective. An entertaining light read with simple sentences and lots of appeal: the bicultural element adds a nice touch."--Booklist.; Title: Soccer Sam (Step into Reading, Step 4) | [
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15,232 | 16 | way to learn about reading and math than with the help of Lowly Worm, Huckle Cat, and the rest of the Scarry merry menagerie! Each book is chock-full of exercises, puzzles, games, and activities that will keep young children engaged while providing hours of fun.; Title: Fun with Letters: Preschool (Richard Scarry Workbooks) | [
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15,233 | 0 | PreSchool-Grade 2When a new boy joins his class, kind-hearted Grover shares his snack and toys and shows him around the school. He continues to be friendly even after Barry's rudeness in class and on the playground has angered the other children. Grover reaches the limit of his tolerance when Barry ruins his painting by adding an unsolicited fire engine. He shouts at Barry who soon apologizes and becomes helpful and polite, admitting later that he had been afraid to come to school that day because he was new. Smith's text is easy to read and deals with a situation young children will understand. The book could be useful in helping children cope with being new or accepting other new students. Cooke's watercolors are in pastel colors and show Muppet children in an urban school setting. Similar to other books in the series, it has a guaranteed audience in beginning readers who have graduated from but who have not forgotten the television program.Jean H. Zimmerman, Willett School, South River, N.J.Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: GROVER AND THE NEW KID (Sesame Street/Start to Read Books) | [
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15,234 | 2 | Spot, who in Put Me in the Zoo learned that he was better off performing in a circus than behind bars at the zoo, returns with his two human friends. Spot changes from elephant to giraffe to mouse, trying to find a new identity. But he discovers that every animal shape has its drawbacks. As an elephant Spot can't squeeze into his favorite chair; as a giraffe his friends can't see his face; as a mouse he can't reach the door to his house. Finally Spot's friends convince him that being somebody new is never going to feel as good as just being his same old, spot-juggling self. This intelligent, cheerful sequel, with its simple rhyming text, lives up to the reputation of its predecessor. The art, which hasn't changed since the first book was published (1960), has a dated, but familiar look. Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.PreSchool-Grade 1 After a hiatus exceeding some 25 years, Spot, the main character in Put Me in the Zoo (Random, 1960) reappears. Spot is not happy with himself, and he magically transforms himself into an elephant, a giraffe, and finally a mouse. It takes the girl and the boy whom Spot first met when he wanted to be in the zoo to convince Spot that they like him best when he is being himself. Although the familiar trademarks of this series, brightly colored illustrations and simple rhyming sentences, remain unchanged, the book has several flaws. The theme of self acceptance is quite admirable, but when Spot appears as an elephant, his friends point out that he's too fat, as a giraffe he is too tall, and as a mouse too small. Those children who see themselves in the above descriptions might actually be getting the reverse message from what the story is trying to convey. A book that might pose problems to children who are sensitive about their physical appearance. Tom S. Hurlburt, Minneapolis Public LibraryCopyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: I Want to Be Somebody New! (Beginner Books(R)) | [
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15,235 | 2 | PreSchool-K This bedtime/concept book is an unsatisfying example of both types of book. The text has been resurrected from 1949, and it shows. There is no need to expose children to such forced rhyme as, ``How many noses? /How many toeses?'' The illustrations show a contemporary young woman clad in baggy sweater and sweat pants, and the preschooler, allegedly the woman's young daughter, in various rooms of a house that reflects the era from which the text dates. It may be possible that the pair dashed back to a quaint 1940s farmhouse after their aerobics class, but they just don't appear to be at home in their surroundings. Otherwise, the Norman Rockwell-type illustrations are filled with eye-catching detail. A far better bedtime/concept book is Molly Bang's Ten, Nine, Eight (Greenwillow, 1983). Jennifer Smith, Northern Kentucky University, Highland HeightsCopyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: How Many Kisses Good Night | [
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15,236 | 2 | ll color. Five funny tales featuring Lowly Worm, Huckle Cat, Bananas Gorilla, and the rest of Scarry's memorable menagerie are collected in a sleepytime anthology.RICHARD SCARRY is one of the worlds best-loved childrens authors EVER! In his extraordinary career, Scarry illustrated over 150 books, many of which have never been out of print. His books have sold over 100 million copies around the world and are currently published in over twenty languages. No other illustrator has shown such a lively interest in the words and concepts of early childhood. Richard Scarry was posthumously awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Illustrators in 2012.; Title: Richard Scarry's Bedtime Stories (Pictureback(R)) | [
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15,237 | 2 | Humor, magic and mystery underscore the theme of freedom in this collection of stories drawn from the African-American folktale tradition. Renowned for her knowledge of the genre and seamless manner of delivering it, Hamilton comes together with two prize-winning illustrators to contribute yet another hardy volume. It includes gruesome, suspenseful and fanciful accounts of black history, as well as the narratives of "voices from the past," among them, Hamilton's own ancestors. Along with powerfully evocative pictures, the book has a glossary and notes on the origins and different versions of tales. The People Could Fly won the 1986 Coretta Scott King Award.Three winners of multiple honors have created this incomparable book. The Dillons illustrate Hamilton's 24 stories with marvelous pictures alive with the spirit of each: sly humor, mystery, pathos and, most powerfully, the human need for freedom. In the author's introduction and notes, we find information on black history, on the original slave storytellers"voices from the past"that include her own ancestors. The stories are given full effect by Hamilton's use of colloquial language, evoking the artless entertainer relating the exploits of "Bruh Rabbit" and other animal tricksters. The reader's emotional response, however, is to the artists' depictions and the author's narrative in "The People Could Fly." They are the slaves from Gulla who, according to legend, escape the master's abuse one day. "They rose on the air. Say they flew away to Free-dom." (All ages).Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales | [
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15,238 | 13 | As a prefatory note explains, this picture book was inspired by a photo of the author's grandparents winning a cakewalk"a dance rooted in Afro-American culture"and her grandfather's boast that, in her dancing, his wife had captured the wind. In the book, Mirandy determines to catch Brother Wind and have him for her partner in the upcoming junior cakewalk. She tries a number of tactics springing from folk wisdom, and finally succeeds in trapping her prey in the barn. At the contest, Mirandy chooses to dance with her friend Ezelbut, with Brother Wind to do her bidding, the two friends win the cakewalk in style. Told in spirited dialect and rendered in lavish, sweeping watercolors, this provides an intriguing look at a time gone by. As a story, however, it proves somewhat disappointing. After the colorful description of cakewalking in the author's note and the anticipation created through Mirandy's own eagerness, the brief and rather static scenes portraying the dance itself are a letdown. Ages 4-8. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.PreSchool-Grade 3 Sultry watercolor washes in a realistic flowing style spread luxuriously and consistently over every two pages in this story set in the rural south. Young Mirandy wants to win her town's cakewalk jubilee, a festive dance contest. (According to the "Author's Note," this dance was "first introduced in America by slaves. . .and is rooted in Afro-American culture.") Everyone says that if she captures the Wind he will do her bidding, but nobody seems to know how to capture him. In the end, Mirandy does believe that she has captured Brother Wind, but she also proves that she is a true friend to clumsy Ezel. McKissack's sincere belief in the joy of living is delightfully translated into this story which concludes, "When Grandmama Beasley had seen Mirandy and Ezel turning and spinning, moving like shadows in the flickering candlelight, she'd thrown back her head, laughed, and said, 'Them chullin' is dancing with the Wind!' " A captivating story, with a winning heroine, told in black dialect. Gratia Banta, Germantown Public Library, OhioCopyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Mirandy and Brother Wind | [
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15,239 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 4 Grover, his mother, Ernie and Bert visit the Sesame Street Hospital in preparation for Grover's upcoming tonsillectomy. While children do tour many hospitals, visiting the operating room and viewing the newborn nursery is somewhat unusual for tonsillectomy patients, and it should be explained to children that they may not get the same tour. Also, children are usually accompanied by parents, sometimes siblings, but not friends. Surprisingly, family and parents of pediatric patients are strikingly missing, even though Grover's doctor has assured him that his mother can actually stay overnight with him. On the other hand, the familiar Sesame Street characters change an unfamiliar hospital into a place to be trusted, and many typical questions are discussed. Sesame Street Hospital is an ideal hospital. Hopefully parents will warn their child that each hospital is a little different; sometimes hospital staff are tired, some children are sicker than others and may not be so friendly. Still, a valuable addition to help prepare for hospital visits. Ruth Amernick, San Francisco Pub . Lib .Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.ll color. "Grover, his mother, Ernie and Bert visit the Sesame Street Hospital in preparation for Grover's upcoming tonsillectomy. The familiar characters change an unfamiliar hospital into a place to be trusted, and many typical questions are discussed. Valuable."--School Library Journal.; Title: A Visit to the Sesame Street Hospital (Pictureback(R)) | [
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15,240 | 2 | ll color. "Two little monkeys get into mischief while the oblivious babysitter chatters to her friends on the telephone. They coat the kitchen with blender-propelled banana shakes and run the bathtub over but clean up before their parents return. The text reads smoothly, and Knight's illustrations are lively and funny. For independent reading, and appropriate for library easy-reader collections."--Kirkus.; Title: The Best Little Monkeys in the World (Step into Reading) | [
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15,241 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2-- A moonlit ride on a winged horse is the focus of this uneven fantasy. The young narrator, sitting on the porch with her sleeping father on a warm summer night, wishes on a star, and the Moonhorse arrives to carry her on a journey through the stars. Osborne's prose is generally smooth and lyrical but suffers from occasional awkwardness that mars the rhythm. The pace of the text is also weakened by its varied placement on the pages, leading readers to pause mid-sentence when there are visible gaps between phrases. Saelig's illustrations, on the other hand, are consistently ethereal and evocative, and do much to strengthen the book's appeal. Somber colors and softened edges convey mood and atmosphere while also depicting the night-time world in a semi-realistic fashion. Particularly strong images appear when the narrator names the various constellations she and the Moonhorse fly past. Unfortunately, the plot is slight, and easily overshadowed by the dramatic paintings. Still, Saelig's art is bound to engage both children and adults, making it possible for this work to gain an appreciative audience despite its flaws. --Lisa Dennis, Carnegie Library of PittsburghCopyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.Still another child explores the night sky with a fabulous companion--here, a white winged horse who helps her draw the moon across heavens populated by constellations, shown as they might have appeared in old engravings pricked out with shining stars. In carefully composed airbrushed paintings, this first-time illustrator appealingly combines the astronomy lesson with a sense of adventure and awe, nicely extending Osborne's gracefully phrased text. (Picture book. 4-8) -- Copyright 1991, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.; Title: Moonhorse | [
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15,242 | 13 | "A nice little book with a worthy message."--(starred) Science Books & Films.Illus. in full color. Curious to see a moon rock, Bert and his friends go to the Sesame Street Museum, where they find all the marvels of art, science, and history that a museum can offer, from dinosaurs to Egyptian mummies. This lively book shows youngsters that a trip to a museum can be an adventure filled with discoveries.; Title: A Visit to the Sesame Street Museum (Pictureback(R)) | [
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15,243 | 0 | "An effective retelling of the familiar folktale."--Booklist. Illus. in full color. In an adaptation for beginning readers, a teeny tiny woman finds a teeny tiny bone on a teeny tiny grave and takes it home, only to be hounded by a teeny tiny ghost who wants his bone back!; Title: The Teeny Tiny Woman (Step into Reading) | [
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15,244 | 2 | While out of school for a few days with a cold, Brother Bear ignores his make-up work. And when he returns to class, he discovers the consequences of neglecting his responsibilities: he fails his division test. Grizzly Gramps helps Brother learn that it's never too late to correct a mistake.Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. The first story starring the bear family,The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 360 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons' love of reading has become one of the best-selling children's book series ever.; Title: The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble at School | [
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15,245 | 0 | "Historical fiction at an easy level is hard to find, and this pioneer story, narrated by 10-year-old Libby Mitchell on her journey from Virginia to Michigan in 1837, is smoothly written and appealing. The wagon trail is not easy, and Whelan is careful to include a taste of the hardships. She's also careful in her presentation of the Potawatomi Indians, who figure in the story when the Mitchells nurse one of their own children back to health. The story, though brief, is well developed."--Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.Gloria and her husband Joseph moved from Detroit to the woods of northern Michigan several years ago.  Many of Gloria's books take place during the summer -- because she does a lot of her writing during the northern Michigan blizzards!  Gloria has been telling stories for as long as she can remember.  Before she could read or write, she used to dictate stories to her baby-sitter, who would type them out.  Being an only child, many of Gloria's stories were about having a brother or sister.  Gloria would like to have written Little Women, because Jo March was one of her role models growing up!  Gloria once had a set of five wtching guinea pigs, all named after Detroit Tiger baseball players!; Title: Next Spring an Oriole (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) | [
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15,246 | 12 | Big Bird discovers that the book he wants to buy in the bookstore (All About Birds costs more than he has, so the bookseller wisely sends him off to the library. From there, the story falls mostly into a question-and-answer format, as Big Bird discovers that libraries have records, cassettes, story hours, films, arts-and-crafts sections and even (at this branch, anyway) toys and a cozy corner. Grover is the other Sesame Street star to put in an appearance in the book, which seems fairly heavy on text for its young slant. Apart from a strictly utilitarian approach and the fact that Big Bird shouts in the library and no one hushes him, this is a fairly straightforward sequel to A Visit to the Sesame Street Hospital and A Visit to the Sesame Street Firehouse. But for readers who aren't diehard Big Bird fans, Gail Gibbons's Check it Out! might be a better first look at libraries. Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.PreSchool-Grade 2 A bland advertisement with typical Sesame Street illustrations and text for a facility that may exist only on television. When Big Bird doesn't have enough money to buy the books he wants, he discovers the public library. His friend Grover initiates him to the delights of the Children's Room. Big Bird is issued a library card and checks out the book he came to find. All possible services are available at the Sesame Street Library. While toys, an origami workshop, festivals, and squashy pillows in a listening corner are fun, they are not the realistic or essential ingredients of many public libraries, and young children may find their expectations not met. A better introduction to a public library is Gibbons' Check It Out! (HBJ, 1985). Marguerite Lewis, Glenmont Elementary School, N.Y.Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: A Visit to the Sesame Street Library (Pictureback(R)) | [
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15,247 | 2 | ll color. Five uproarious stories about "Absent-Minded Mr. Rabbit," "Mr. Fixit," and other Busytown residents will provide young Scarry fans with hours of chuckles.; Title: Richard Scarry's Lowly Worm Storybook (Pictureback(R)) | [
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15,248 | 0 | Illus. in full color. This rhyming, light-hearted, informative presentation of dinosaurs in rhyme includes pronunciation labels for Brontosaurus, Tyrannosaurus rex, and more.Stan and Jan Berenstain were both born in 1923 in Philadelphia.They didn't know each other as children, but met later at school, at the Philadelphia College of Art.They liked each other right away, and found out that the both enjoyed the same kinds of books, plays, music and art.During World War II, Stan was a medical assistant in the Army, and Jan worked in an airplane factory.When the war was over, they got married and began to work together as artists and writers, primarily drawing cartoons for popular magazines.After having their two sons Leo and Michael, the Berenstains decided to write some funny children's books that their children and other children could read and enjoy.Their first published children's book was called The Big Honey Hunt .It was about a family of bears, who later became known as the "Berenstain Bears". Over 50 children's books later, Stan and Jan still plan all of their books together -- both write the stories, and both write the pictures.They live outside of Philadelphia in the country.; Title: The Day of the Dinosaur (First Time Books) | [
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15,249 | 0 | Kindergarten-Grade 3 Donnelly gives simple details about how King Tutankhamen was buried and the ancient Egyptians beliefs about death. The story then skips ahead to the 1800s, when Howard Carter's frustrating five-year search for Egyptian treasure finally resulted in his discovery of the young pharoah's tomb. Although there's little new information here, these true tales of mummies and ancient treasure in an easy-reader format should prove popular. Ventura and Ceserani's In Search of Tutankhamum (Silver Burdett, 1985) provides a more detailed account of Carter's struggles, and its illustrations are superior to the standard textbook drawings found here. But its nice to see photos of the Egyptian finds included in this book, which will help readers share the excitement that Carter must have felt when his dream of finding an ancient tomb finally came true. Cathryn A. Camper, Minneapolis Public LibraryCopyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc."An excellent book with a multitude of possibilities for the classroom. The presentation is extremely effective, clear and concise."--Appraisal. ; Title: Tut's Mummy: Lost...and Found (Step into Reading) | [
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15,250 | 13 | Bulla's addition to the new Stepping Stone series opens as Gregory's family moves to a smaller house in a poorer part of town; the father has lost his factory job. There is no yard at the new house in which to play, but Gregory explores a nearly burnt-out building that formerly was a chalk factory. Gregory finds plenty of chalk in the debris as he cleans up, and the artist in him soars. Even though the kids at the new school don't accept him readily, Gregory is happyfor him the blackened walls of the building become his giant canvas. Bulla has created a gem of a book, without a wasted word anywhere. He conveys the yearning and passion of a young artist and the healing power of friendship in a story that goes straight to the heart. Illustrations not seen by PW. Ages 7-9. Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.Random House is proud to present the tenth anniversary edition of a book "Publishers Weekly called "a gem of a book...a story that goes straight to the heart." When nine-year-old Gregory experiences several upsets in his life, he responds by creating a fantastic chalk garden on the charred walls of a burned-out factory behind his house. As his garden grows and flourishes, Gregory finds a voice through his art and, for the first time, is able to find his own place in the world. "The Chalk Box Kid is sure to delight a new generation of children and their parents.; Title: The Chalk Box Kid (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) | [
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15,251 | 17 | Abraham Lincoln was born to a poor family on the American frontier. He was a hard worker, but he wanted more than a farmer?s life. As he learned about the issues of his day, Abe longed to be a lawmaker himself, so he ran for the state legislature. Soon the farm boy would become the brilliant orator and admired president who finally proclaimed freedom for all Americans. Focusing on Lincoln?s childhood and early manhood, this book explores the people and events that shaped one of America?s greatest presidents.; Title: Abe Lincoln (Landmark Books) | [
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15,252 | 15 | Grade 3 Up What at first glance seems a perfect gimmick turns out to have definite flaws in execution. Two pages of text clearly explain how to make the star maps in the book glow and how readers can orient themselves with the book outside at night. One page lists brief explanations of constellation names. The rest consists of sky maps for eight times a year in the northern hemisphere, each shown in two views: a simple glowing schematic of five or six constellations with reference points, and the same glowing points against a background of constellation pictures and non-glowing stars. Unfortunately, the quest for clear, uncluttered star maps has led to the presentation of alternate constellations on succeeding pages. Thus, Cepheus appears on the early fall map, the combined constellation Andromeda/Pegasus on the late fall map, and Cassiopeia on the early winter map. As these are adjacent constellations, all visible all three times, this makes their relative positions hard to see. The endpapers give more nearly complete maps, but omit one star of the Summer Triangle, one of the reference points promised in the text. Relative brightness of the stars is represented by sizes of the glowing dots, but dim stars are likely to look more impressive on the page than in the sky. This is an attractive book: oversize, full-color, with astronomical page decorations. It's bound to be popular, but most libraries will want it only as a companion to a more complete introduction to the sky, such as Franklyn Branley's Star Guide (Crowell, 1987). Margaret Chatham, formerly at Smithtown Library, N.Y.Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc."This is a beautiful book, an imaginative approach to the stars, a wonderful guide to the heavens."--(starred) Science Books & Films.  ; Title: The Glow-In-the-dark Night Sky Book | [
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15,253 | 12 | Kindergarten-Grade 3--Monkey-Monkey's Trick , based on an African folk tale, will appeal to both readers and listeners. Disguising himself as an Ugly Monster, Hyena has the upper hand until Monkey-Monkey learns that he has been tricked. Because Meisel's illustrations give viewers a glimpse of who is in disguise, the refrain, " 'I know someone who sings eats/dances/laughs that way,' thought Monkey-Monkey. 'But who?' " will encourage audience participation. Watercolor-and-pen illustrations supply ample context clues for young readers, who will enjoy practicing their reading skills to find out which animal is the best trickster. --Gale W. Sherman, Pocatello Pub . Lib . , IdahoCopyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.ll color. "Based on an African folk tale, [this] will appeal to both readers and listeners. Disguising himself as an Ugly Monster, Hyena has the upper hand until Monkey-Monkey learns that he has been tricked. Watercolor-and-pen illustrations supply ample context clues for young readers, who will enjoy practicing their reading skills to find out which animal is the best trickster."--School Library Journal.; Title: Monkey-Monkey's Trick (Step into Reading, Step 2) | [
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15,254 | 5 | The third volume of the "My Father's Dragon trilogy, this adventure may be enjoyed on its own. Here, the baby dragon summons Elmer to help save his family from hunters. "Elmer's plan is ingenious and plausible, the fantasy well-sustained."--(starred) "Library Journal.Ruth Stiles Gannett wrote My Father's Dragon just a few years after her graduation from Vassar College in 1944. She lives in Upstate New York. Visit her online at www.myfathersdragon.org.Ruth Chrisman Gannett was already a well-established illustrator when she began collaboration with her stepdaughter on My Father's Dragon.; Title: The Dragons of Blueland (My Father's Dragon) | [
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15,255 | 2 | In this Step into Reading book, Norma Jean, kangaroo, jumps past her friends on the way to school. And her jumping gets in the way of playshe knocks down frog Neal'stower of blocks, spills pig Sara's milk, bounces Ted the bear off the seesaw and splashes a cross porcupine named Amy out of her pool. One mean remark from a friend, and Norma Jean has had it. She starts walking through puddles instead of jumping, and declining jump roping and jumping contests on Field Day. But when good-hearted Norma Jean cheers for her friends, she just has to jump; the kangaroo regains her congenital itch to hop. A winning story about the natural traits of individuals and the recognition of true identity; readers will see that there's no point in going against the grain. Munsinger's animalsannoyed, then overjoyedare some of the most endearing around. Ages 58. Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.Illus. in full color. "Kangaroo child Norma Jean loves to jump. The problem is that her jumping gets out of hand, causing accidents and some ruffled feelings among her friends, and Norma stops her jumping entirely. But when the school's field-day games come up, Norma Jean is coaxed back into action long enough to win ribbons. Light, popular fare for beginning readers."--"Booklist.; Title: Norma Jean, Jumping Bean (Step into Reading) | [
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15,256 | 18 | Seventeen-year-old Moses Schallenberger wanted to go to California. In 1844, he joined a wagon train to do just that. There was only one problem: Nobody had ever made it to California by wagon before. For a year, he and 50 others struggled through high mountain passes and across wide rushing rivers, enduring dangerous encounters with Indians and buffalo, inclement weather, difficult terrain, near-starvation and disaster.Ultimately, Moses and his friends succeeded?becoming the first pioneers to cross the Sierra Nevadas by wagon. Today, the trail they blazed is a major route into California.; Title: The Pioneers Go West (Landmark Books) | [
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15,257 | 2 | "Librarians wanting stories with black protagonists will especially welcome this."--Booklist. "When his best friend, Gloria, gets a new bike, Julian (7) is dismayed: he doesn't want to learn to ride, because he's afraid of falling. In a satisfying conclusion, Julian gets his own bike as a reward for considerable labor, and then learns what fun it can be to ride. This is a perfectly constructed young reader, with neat turns in the plot, a loving family, and engaging dialogue."--(pointer) Kirkus. Cameron has done an excellent job of portraying childrens fears and their desire to hide them. . . . [A] superb choice for readers going from easy readers to chapter books.School Library JournalBicycles-shiny, whizzing, wobbly bicycles-scare Julian more than lions or tigers. But how can he tell that to his best friend, Gloria? She can already ride with no hands. So instead of telling the truth, Julian makes up a little fib. And he almost gets away with it-until his fib backfires and Julian finds himself in the biggest, most confounding fix ever.; Title: Julian's Glorious Summer (A Stepping Stone Book) | [
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15,258 | 0 | In this captivating, wordless picture book, Collington tells of the adventures of a toy soldier and an angel doll while their owner sleeps. A swashbuckling pirate and his first mate, who live in the model ship on top of the piano, rob the little girl's piggy bank. The toy soldier confronts the two rogues, but is quickly overpowered by the captain. While the soldier is being marched away, the angel doll wakes up and pursues the toy soldier and his captors. Softly colored illustrations reveal the story with a depth and substance not always found in wordless works. Ages 48. Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 1-3 Pastel watercolors and colored pencil tell this wordless story with great flair. Following a bedtime story about a loathsome pirate, a young girl dreams that the wooden angel and soldier on her pillow become involved in a dangerous adventure. Two miniature pirates knock down her piggy bank, climb down the lamp cord and steal a silver coin. Soon the tiny soldier awakens and confronts the thieves but is captured and brought to the pirate ship on top of the piano. Eventually the angel wakes up, sets out to find her friend, and rescues him after some close calls with a house cat and the pirates. It is the realistic detail in this book which sets it apart from the many wordless picture books. The wooden figures are exquisitely drawn, and their tiny size is perfectly captured as they trek through the house. The background of each picture is as fascinating as the foreground. Carpet design and wallpaper patterns, curtain and bedclothing textures add interest and liveliness to the plight of the pastel wooden figures, as does the artist's use of light and shadow. A pleasurable encounter for children and adults alike. Barbara S. McGinn, Oak Hill Elementary School, Severna Park, Md.Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Angel and the Soldier Boy | [
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15,259 | 13 | Illus. in full color. The magic of the beloved ballet is captured in this affordable edition. Art by a Caldecott Honor Book artist complements a succinct narration that is ideal for young children.As a child, Diane Goode loved books and art. Of Italian and French descent, she enjoyed the richness of both cultures and traveled to Europe every summer visiting family, as well as cathedrals and museums. Her love for Europe shows in the setting of many of her books, Paris in particular, where two of her picture books, Where's Our Mama? and Mama's Perfect Present, take place. She drew on her experience of living for a short time in Pennsylvania for the artwork in Cynthia Rylant's story of Appalachia, When I Was Young in the Mountains, for which she was awarded a Caldecott Honor Medal.She has illustrated 59 books for children, including anthologies and stories she has written herself. Goode lives in Watchung, New Jersey.; Title: The Story of the Nutcracker Ballet (Pictureback(R)) | [
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15,260 | 0 | Kindergarten-Grade 3 A flawed attempt at conveying a complex historical subject to inexperienced readers. Information about Pompeii is conveyed in one long narrative arbitrarily divided into three chapters. There is a brief description of what a volcano is and how it works, followed by a fictionalized account of what the people in Pompeii were doing on the day of the eruption and what happened to the inhabitants when Vesuvius blew up. The final chapter gives some information about the rediscovery of Pompeii and its excavation by archaeologists. In an attempt to simplify the ideas in the book, Kunhardt has oversimplified the prose. Sentences are choppyalmost joltingand reminiscent of a basal reader. Pronunciation guides are given in the text in a jarring manner: ``These pictures are called mosaics. Say: mo-ZAY-iks.'' The cartoonlike illustrations are colorful and attractive, but they are not clearly drawn or labeled. This book doesn't work as a picture book or as nonfiction. Libraries would do better to wait for better quality easy history books to come along. Ellen Loughran, Brooklyn Public Lib .Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.Illus. in full color. "The drama of natural disasters provides prime material to entice young independent readers. In this volume, the account of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius describes village life 2,000 years ago, the eruption itself and its aftermath, and the excitement when the buried town is rediscovered centuries later. A lively and factual glimpse of a devastating moment in history, in an accessible, attractive package."--"Publishers Weekly.; Title: Pompeii -- Buried Alive! (Step into Reading) | [
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15,261 | 0 | Kindergarten-Grade 2 A simple but clearly crafted text for the youngest readers. O'Connor's book, set in the town of Pee Wee, includes a gallant and brave knight; a damsel in distress; and a butcher, a baker, and a candlestick maker who are truly knaves. Concrete information about the size of the people and buildings ("the tallest person was no taller than a toothpick") is given in the story so that readers could easily construct a scene to scale. On every page, large, bright watercolor illustrations, detailed with pen, are immensely appealing. O'Brien paints from a variety of bird's eye perspectives. This visual treat combined with large type and a delightful story of heroine rescue will make this book popular with beginning readers. Gale W. Sherman, Pocatello Public Library, IdahoCopyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc."A visual treat combined with a delightful story."--School Library Journal.; Title: Sir Small and the Dragonfly (Step into Reading) | [
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15,262 | 2 | Illus. in full color. Brother Bear in his little red car slowly but surely wins out against the yellow and blue cars in this tortoise-and-hare story.Stan and Jan Berenstain were both born in 1923 in Philadelphia.They didn't know each other as children, but met later at school, at the Philadelphia College of Art.They liked each other right away, and found out that the both enjoyed the same kinds of books, plays, music and art.During World War II, Stan was a medical assistant in the Army, and Jan worked in an airplane factory.When the war was over, they got married and began to work together as artists and writers, primarily drawing cartoons for popular magazines.After having their two sons Leo and Michael, the Berenstains decided to write some funny children's books that their children and other children could read and enjoy.Their first published children's book was called The Big Honey Hunt.It was about a family of bears, who later became known as the "Berenstain Bears." Stan and Jan planned all of their books together. They both wrote the stories and created the pictures. They continued to live outside of Philadelphia in the country. There are now over 300 Berenstain Bears books.; Title: The Berenstain Bears and the Big Road Race | [
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15,263 | 0 | "It was Little Witch's birthday. All the witches were busy. They were busy getting ready for Little Witch's birthday party." They decorate the room with cobwebs, bake a big chocolate frog cake, and top it with (what else?) bat eyes. But Little Witch wants something else this year: she wants friends her own age at her party. Remembering how much fun she had with the three trick-or-treaters who came by at Halloween, Little Witch grabs her bat and her cat and sets off to find them. But where do you find an astronaut, a pirate, and a devil when it's not Halloween? Little Witch and her flying broomstick go to great lengths and all the obvious places, but with no luck. Fortunately, Happy Birthday, Little Witch is a story about birthday wishes that come true, just when you're sure they won't. The illustrations are colorful and full of fun details--especially if you're a fan of chocolate frog cake with bat eyes on top. --Sara Nickersonll color. Finding the three friends Little Witch wants at her birthday party takes more than magic spells in this sequel to Little Witch's Big Night.; Title: Happy Birthday, Little Witch (Step into Reading) | [
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15,264 | 1 | Random House is happy to be reissuing Judy and Phoebe Dunn's The Little Pig. With 32 pages of full-color photographs, The Little Pig follows one spunky little pig's life on a farm--from birth to blue ribbon at the local pet show!; Title: The Little Pig (Pictureback(R)) | [
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15,265 | 0 | Grade 1-3 Otto and Uncle Tooth are off to solve another crime. This time there have been four deliberate shipwrecks in a month, and the dragon detectives are determined to unravel the mystery. They set sail to look for clues, accompanied by Auntie Hick (``Someone has to cook hot meals for Otto'') and a stranger taking a barrel of cheese to his grandmother. The stranger, who is really Sid Rat in disguise, hijacks their boat. But Otto and Uncle Tooth are resourceful and manage to follow Sid Rat to his hideout, where they retrieve the stolen items. However Sid Rat and his cohorts escape, no doubt to provide further adventures for Otto and Uncle Tooth. Hayes has created an adventure with enough twists and turns to keep children interested in the tale. His illustrations are humorous, although they are a bit pale at times. This book is sure to please children who are looking for a more demanding easy reader. Elaine Lesh Morgan, Multnomah County Library, Portland, Oreg.Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.Illus. in full color. "Otto and his Uncle Tooth take on their second detective case when Captain Poopdeck complains there have been four shipwrecks in a month. Readers will sail easily through the compact sentences and mostly one-syllable words as they track the investigations of the intrepid Otto and his uncle. Full-color illustrations amusingly depict the story, while providing motivation for reluctant readers."--Booklist. ; Title: The Secret of Foghorn Island (Step into Reading) | [
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15,266 | 14 | Illustrated in full color. Fuzzytail Duckling searches all over the forest for his mother's missing eggs.Very young children can look through die-cut holes on every page to join in the hunt, and they'll love the happy peekaboo ending.; Title: The Fuzzytail Friends' Great Egg Hunt (Peek-A-Board Books) | [
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15,267 | 7 | Banks's story begins with a typical dinnertime predicamenta boy will not eat his soup. His mother notes that he is as grumpy as a bear, and so the boy fishes out the letters spelling "bear" from his alphabet soup. With that, he has a companion (looking surprisingly like the honey-filled bear that had been on the table), and their adventures take them through a tablecloth landscape of cups that sail, wise-looking salt shakers and a house (painted on the side of a teapot) where the boy and the bear take shelter for the night. Sis's contribution to this story adds a dimension not found in the text; everything that transpires is governed by what was placed on the table before the fantasy begins; readers can flip back to the opening shot of the boy and venture guesses as to what might happen next. Using oil pastels, the miniature figures have a flat, primitive look against the bluish-white tablecloth that suits both the real-life and more inventive aspects of the tale; Sis also provides a kitchen full of details similar to the backgrounds of his recent Waving. Ages 3-7. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.PreS-Gr 2 A young schoolboy dawdles over his lunchtime bowl of noodle soup. After his mother urges him to eat, he spoons the letters B-E-A-R from the soup, and instantly a bear appears, looking somewhat like the honey container on the table. The boy and the bear begin a series of adventures, all of which involve items from the lunch tablea salt shaker becomes a wizard; a teacup becomes a sailboat; a bowl of fruit, a mountain. All of these appear when the boy fishes out appropriate letters from his soup. Illustrations add a dreamy quality to the narration. Soft pastels are washed with textured blue oil paint. Text is printed on honey-colored panels, over which tumble alphabet noodles. An exciting adventure with extra appeal to daydreamers. Nancy Seiner, The Carnegie Library of PittsburghCopyright 1989 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Alphabet Soup | [
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15,268 | 2 | In this gripping medieval page-turner, Roger and his sister Alice are kidnapped and held for ransom in an ancient tower. To escape and find their uncle, the children must summon all their courage and imagination. "Designed as easy-reading material for middle-graders, this has the virtues of an attractive format and illustrations, a fast plot, and even a feminist fillip: Alice is the more intrepid of the siblings, Roger's gifts are for music and ventriloquism."--"Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.Gloria Skurzynski is an award-winning childrens book author. The recipient of the Eugene Emme Award of the American Astronautical Society, she is the author of The Minstrel in the Tower,What Happened in Hamelin, and This is Rocket Science. She lives with her husband in Boise, Idaho.; Title: The Minstrel in the Tower (Stepping Stone) | [
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15,269 | 2 | Grade 1-3-- Best friends Robby and Arlo dress alike and do most of the same things. However, their friendship is in jeopardy over a bet about who will lose the next tooth. Hafner's realistic and humorous illustrations provide ample reading clues on every page. (Check out Arlo's daydream vision of the tooth fairy flying over a disbelieving cat!) This book is unassuming but provides a good story for young readers on peer relationships as they learn to balance their wants with others. It should encourage emerging readers to flex their reading muscles. --Gale W. Sherman, Pocatello Public Library, IdahoCopyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.Illus. in full color. "Best friends Robby and Arlo dress alike and do most of the same things. However, their friendship is in jeopardy over a bet about who will lose the next tooth. Realistic, humorous illustrations provide ample reading clues on every page. Should encourage emerging readers to flex their reading muscles.""--School Library Journal.; Title: The Missing Tooth (Step into Reading) | [
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15,270 | 0 | "Exciting nonfiction books for kids just beyond the beginner stage can be hard to come by, and the story of the sinking of the Titanic and its subsequent rediscovery will be the ticket for both hard-to-please young 'real stuff' buffs and older reluctant readers. The descriptions of the ship and action are clear, facts are accurate, and the watercolor illustrations convey the high drama of the sinking. A must."--School Library Journal.Illus. in full color.; Title: The Titanic: Lost and Found (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4) | [
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15,271 | 0 | ll color. Cookie Monster plans a party to celebrate his birthday, but before the guests arrive, he can't resist a tiny taste of the cake. It isn't long before the cake disappears. Fortunately, Cookie's friends help him solve his party dilemma in a story that makes learning to read a piece of cake.; Title: Happy Birthday, Cookie Monster (Step into Reading) | [
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15,272 | 15 | "Most of the text is in captions for the profuse and excellent color illustrations. Accurate, authoritative, and clear."--Bulletin, Center for Children's Books. "Both a student and browser/hobbyist's delight."--Booklist.Full-color photos. The beauty and importance of minerals, metals, crystals, fossils, and gemstones are shown in page after page of vivid photos.; Title: Rocks & Minerals (Eyewitness Books) | [
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15,273 | 0 | PreSchool-Grade 2 This accurate and upbeat version of the Bible story is written with a limited vocabulary suited to beginning readers. Although the sentences are short and simple, they are nicely varied and read aloud well. The cartoon style watercolor illustrations in warm tones are well-designed, amusing, and expressive, with a variety of perspectives to add interest. All of the figures have a short, childish look which makes them less menacing. Goliath, a burly loudmouth with spiky red hair and beard, is a satisfying bully, toppling like a felled tree and looking quite peaceful in death. David is shown strumming his harp amid a sea of smiling sheep, bopping a lion about to pounce on a lamb, carrying food to his older brothers in the army, dropping Goliath with a well-aimed stone, and being hailed as a hero by the Israelite soldiers. A good choice for reading aloud and for beginning readers. Patricia Pearl, First Presbyterian School, Martinsville, Va.Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.Illus. in full color. "The accurate and lively version of the Bible story is written with a limited vocabulary suited to beginning readers. The short, simple sentences are nicely varied and read aloud well. The water-color illustrations are well-designed, amusing, and expressive. A good choice for beginning readers."--"School Library Journal.; Title: David and the Giant (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2) | [
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15,274 | 15 | Grade 4-6 This collection of science facts and activities (the word experiments in the title is somewhat misleading) focuses on four areas: water, air, movement, and light. Each section includes suggestions for things to make, things to observe, and tricks that can be performed, based on scientific concepts. The activities vary widely in difficulty and complexity. Few of the activities are true science experiments; however, each is well illustrated with clear and colorful illustrations and drawings. The directions are concise and easy to follow, and those activities that require adult assistance are clearly marked. The glossary and index are useful but not comprehensive, and the quizzes at the end of each section serve no useful purpose. On the whole, though, this is an effective and wide-ranging selection of scientific activities. Todd Morning, Schaumburg Township Public Lib . , Ill.Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.lor photos. "Facts, experiments, tricks based on scientific principles, and things to make comprise the text of this book. The material is divided into four sections--water, air, movement, and light. The language used is clear, concise, and interesting. Every experiment, trick, and object to make is not only explained clearly but illustrated as well, making the book especially useful for the visual learner. There is so much here to intrigue readers! This will surely bring young readers into the interesting world of science."--(starred) Science Books & Films.; Title: 175 Science Experiments to Amuse and Amaze Your Friends | [
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15,275 | 2 | Too-Tall Grizzly and his gang dare Brother to steal a watermelon from Farmer Ben's patch, and when the gang runs away, Brother is caught. Fortunately, Farmer Ben is a good neighbor, and offers Brother advice about standing up for what is right.Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. The first story starring the bear family,The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 360 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons' love of reading has become one of the best-selling children's book series ever.; Title: The Berenstain Bears and the Double Dare | [
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15,276 | 1 | ll color. Brother and Sister meet Firebear Bob, Police Officer Marguerite, and others as they try to discover "What will I be when I grow up?".Stan and Jan Berenstain were both born in 1923 in Philadelphia.They didn't know each other as children, but met later at school, at the Philadelphia College of Art.They liked each other right away, and found out that the both enjoyed the same kinds of books, plays, music and art.During World War II, Stan was a medical assistant in the Army, and Jan worked in an airplane factory.When the war was over, they got married and began to work together as artists and writers, primarily drawing cartoons for popular magazines.After having their two sons Leo and Michael, the Berenstains decided to write some funny children's books that their children and other children could read and enjoy.Their first published children's book was called The Big Honey Hunt .It was about a family of bears, who later became known as the "Berenstain Bears".Over 50 children's books later, Stan and Jan still plan all of their books together -- both write the stories, and both write the pictures.They live outside of Philadelphia in the country.; Title: The Berenstain Bears on the Job | [
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15,277 | 0 | PreSchool-Grade 2-- Winter's picture book relates the story of an old white sailor called "Peg Leg Joe" who went from plantation to plantation in the pre-Civil War south, teaching enslaved blacks a folksong that he wrote, the lyrics of which held directions for following the Underground Railroad to freedom. This particular story focuses on the journey of one group of runaways who travel according to the directions of the song to reach the Ohio River, where Peg Leg Joe himself is waiting with a boat. Dramatic full-color paintings and a simple text make this part of U.S. history accessible to young readers. However, its emphasis on the role that white people played in the black flight to freedom make it an unbalanced introduction. "Joe had a plan" appears repeatedly in the text, making it sound as though the idea of escape and freedom originated with him, rather than with the people who were living the horror of slavery. Throughout the story, the people who are escaping are depicted as being wholly dependent on the elements and on the actions of benevolent whites, rather than on their own thoughts, ideas, and decisions. This notion is reinforced in picture after picture, as the faces of the five blacks are wide-eyed with fear while they look for the next sign from Joe to tell them what to do. They never show the expressions of courage and determination that mark the faces of the white characters in this book. Follow the Drinking Gourd is aptly titled in that it presents a history of black Americans as followers, rather than as leaders. --Kathleen T. Horning, Madison Public Library, Wis.Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.“A fine rendering of history in picture book format.”–Booklist, Starred“An extraordinary and inspiring tribute to a unique part of African-Americanhistory.”–Boston Globe“The artist’s hauntingly muted pictures propel the story forward and makeit memorable.”–Washington Post Book World; Title: Follow the Drinking Gourd | [
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15,278 | 0 | Kindergarten-Grade 1-- The story of how baby Moses was hidden in a basket of bulrushes and sent floating down the river to protect him from the cruel Pharaoh is retold for beginning readers. The book is physically attractive; there is an appealing and appropriate balance between the illustrations and the text. The full-color watercolor drawings convey a sense of the exotic Egyptian setting. The story is well told within the confines of an extremely limited vocabulary. "Was the baby safe?" asks the narrator. " 'Not yet,' " answer the snakes, the hippos, and the crocodiles; thus providing a touch of whimsy and humor. The presentation of a Bible story in beginning-to-read format is relatively unique, and this one is sufficiently well done to provide an interesting reading experience. It does, however, require that readers have background knowledge of the story or access to additional information. --Susan Kaminow, Westover Branch Library, Arlington, VACopyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.ll color. "In this very simple retelling of the Old Testament story, baby Moses is hidden in the river and later found and raised by the pharaoh's daughter. Lush watercolors provide the backdrop for a large-print text with only a few difficult words. A good addition to the series, offering new readers the satisfaction of mastering a Bible story on their own."--Booklist.; Title: Baby Moses (Step into Reading) | [
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15,279 | 2 | ll color. Papa Bear's favorite blackberry honey disappears, and the Bear Detectives set out to find the culprit.Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. The first story starring the bear family,The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 360 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons' love of reading has become one of the best-selling children's book series ever.; Title: The Berenstain Bears and the Missing Honey | [
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15,280 | 0 | ll color. "Clever Cave Boy, a.k.a. Harry, tells about his inventions--a bammer (a hammer) and a boomer (drums). To top if off, Harry is the only one who pleases Chief Grump on his birthday: Harry takes his newly invented wheel and makes a tricycle for the Chief. The humorous, clear illustrations give ample context clues to beginning readers, who will enjoy Harry. A good candidate to use in literature-based reading programs."--School Library Journal. ; Title: Cave Boy (Step into Reading) | [
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15,281 | 0 | Illus. in color. The Cat in the Hat came to play one rainy, nothing-to-do afternoon. His hilarious antics are "recommended for all libraries."--(starred) "School Library Journal.THEODOR SEUSS GEISELaka Dr. Seussis one of the most beloved childrens book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places Youll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into thirty languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seusss long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors for McElligots Pool, If I Ran the Zoo, and Bartholomew and the Oobleck, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: The Cat in the Hat | [
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15,282 | 2 | Photographed in full color. Adorable photographs capture the special bond between young children and baby animals.Phoebe Dunnwas a world-renowned photographer best known for her pictures of children and animals. Her photographs have been published in more than 20 childrens books, many of them written by her daughter, Judy Dunn.; Title: Baby's Animal Friends (A Chunky Book(R)) | [
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15,283 | 0 | Grade 1-3-- A utilitarian introduction to and description of whales. Although the illustrations are very textbookish, they are accurate and appealing. Much basic information about whales is given--types, the fact that they are mammals and not fish and what that means, how they care for their young and defend each other against predators, how they migrate, how they sleep in the water, and how and what they eat. Comparisons with familiar things bring the whales into the everyday world. Sentences are brief and easy to read. A brief historical look at whaling is also included. Useful if not inspired. --Frances E. Millhouser, Prince William Library System, Va.Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.Illus. in full color. "Milton understands what kids like about whales, and packs a considerable amount of information into the book. This easy-reader leaps with appeal."--Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.; Title: Whales: The Gentle Giants | [
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15,284 | 0 | Illus. in full color. A teddy named Lucky falls out of the toy shop window, lands in a fountain, and ends up in a tree before finding his heart's desire--a child to love him.; Title: Lucky Bear (Step into Reading) | [
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15,285 | 2 | Stan Berenstain and his wife, Jan, were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. The first story starring the bear family,The Big Honey Hunt,appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 300 Berenstain Bears books have been published and more than 260 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons love of reading has become over the years arguably the best-selling childrens book series ever.Since their inception, the Berenstain Bears stories have expanded to include picture books, beginning readers, and chapter bookseven a hit TV show on PBS. Writing and illustrating the books has become a Berenstain family affair. Mike joined with his parents as a creative team in the late 1980s. The Bear family has expanded over the years as well. Sister Bear arrived in 1974, and baby Honey joined the family in 2000.Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. The first story starring the bear family,The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 360 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons' love of reading has become one of the best-selling children's book series ever!; Title: The Berenstain Bears Blaze a Trail | [
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15,286 | 13 | Grandpa, once a song-and-dance man on the vaudeville stage, is invigorated by a visit from three grandchildren. They climb the stairs to the attic where mementoes of the past glitter invitingly through the dust. The reminders of days gone by beckon to Grandpa; he wants to show his grandchildren what made a song-and-dance man great. Throwing open an old trunk, he arranges a stage while the children try on hats and attempt a few steps of their own. At last the mesmerizing show begins: Grandpa plays the banjo and performs tricks; he tells the oldest of jokes and laughs until his eyes water. This tender story is charmingly told; Gammell's illustrations, particularly his portrayal of Grandpa, sparkle with personality. By working ingeniously in shadows and silhouettes that hint at a younger and more vibrant Grandpa and by using small explosions of color, the artist further enhances the blending of past and present. Ages 3-7. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.PreSchool-Grade 2 Gammell's animated, crisp, colored pencil line drawings enhance this story of Grandpa, who was famous for his vaudeville song and dance. Clever details of his and his grandchildrens' personalities are consciously delineated as he now performs on his attic stage. The shadow and the performer, transformed by his art, complement the text tenderly. The spirit of song and dance are reflected in the careful placement of drawings and text; five times they stretch voluminously across double-page spreads, although the text is always legible. It is also poetic at times. The accurate depiction of old age and the magic of the theater rhythmically combine like a dance with a solid beginning, middle, and end. It offers enchantment for children and for the person of any age who reads it to them. In its entirety, this glimpse into a unique, artistic personality offers a sweet reminder of the joy in the diversity of people, much like Blos' memorable Old Henry (Morrow, 1987). In boldness, realism, and linear strength, the illustrations are reminiscent of Steig's Amos and Boris (Farrar, 1971), which is also about individuality and acceptance. However, the persistence of memory and the acceptance of individuality are sophisticated concepts. The book's only weakness is that it may too often be set aside by adults looking for something easier to digest. Gratia Banta, Germantown Public Library, Dayton, OhioCopyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Song and Dance Man | [
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15,287 | 5 | "Rich, humorous, thoroughly satisfying."--(starred) Library Journal.A stand-alone sequel to "My Father's Dragon, in which Elmer Elevator and the flying baby dragon help the king of the canaries find treasure.; Title: Elmer and the Dragon (My Father's Dragon) | [
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15,288 | 0 | "The writing is smooth at a low reading level. Effectively planned appeal for transitional readers."--Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.Deep in the Alaskan wilds, 9-year-old Rachel dreams of owning and racing a sled dog one day. When her father, who breeds and races huskies, gives her the runt of the litter, Rachel names the puppy Silver and sets out to prove he's a champion.; Title: Silver (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) | [
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15,289 | 2 | A rebuilding of the country after war and the gradual attainment of a much-needed new coat are deftly woven themes, luminously portrayed by Lobel. Ages 4-8. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.Illus. in full color. "A fresh and moving story of a mother's dedication to acquire a coat for her daughter in post-World War II hard times. Anna's mother decides to trade the few valuables she has left for wool and for the services of a spinner, a weaver, and a tailor. Lobel's pictures do a tremendous job of evoking the period. Insightful and informative, this may make children consider how precious the ordinary can become in times of turmoil."--(starred) "Booklist.; Title: A New Coat for Anna (Dragonfly Books) | [
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15,290 | 0 | Collage art and folk literature combine seamlessly in this work by the Newbery Medalist. Ages 4-8. Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc."The heroic figure of John Henry is captured in a simple rhythmic picture book. Dramatic pictures with large bold figures express the feeling of this tall tale."--(starred) School Library Journal. ; Title: John Henry: An American Legend (Knopf Children's Paperbacks) | [
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15,291 | 0 | Grade 2-4 This basic vocabulary treatment presents the Trojan War on a scale that is less than epic. The plodding present-tense voice and pedestrian style are almost definitive in the way in which they bland the story out. "The chariots race around the battlefield. The Greeks chase the Trojans. The Trojans chase the Greeks." Little's fall of Troy has all of the excitement (and none of the tension) of being stuck in traffic for two hours. A much better treatment of the destruction of Troy, both in text and illustration, is James Reeves' The Trojan Horse (Watts, 1968; o.p.). Reeves maintains the Homeric narrative in a less edited form: including, for example, the death of Laacoon, which Little omits. Reeves' first-person voice creates the vivid, immediate, and dramatic effects so suitable, even necessary, to the epicand so glaringly absent from Little's bleached, textbook prose. The illustrations are representational but bland, done primarily in shades of brown, buff, and gold with touches of blue and red. The bare bones of Homer's epic is here, but it is not presented in a style that will inspire young readers. Ann Welton, Lake Dollof Elementary School, Auburn, Wash.Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.Illus. in full color. "An ancient history lesson emerges from this account of the way the Greeks tricked the Trojans and rescued Helen of Troy. The book is well tailored to younger readers with careful explanations and short sentences; a pronunciation guide is appended. Drawings portray the story's main events. A nice supplement to units on ancient Greece or mythology."--"Booklist.; Title: The Trojan Horse: How the Greeks Won the War (Step into Reading) | [
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15,292 | 2 | Grade 1-3-- A compelling account, told in easy-to-read format, of Balto, a sled dog who led his team through snow and ice over 53 miles of northern Alaska wilderness to deliver some medicine. The story is based on an actual event that occurred in 1925 during an outbreak of diptheria, when the closest medicine was 800 miles away in Anchorage. When the train bearing the important cargo became buried in the snow still 700 miles from its destination, a dog sled relay was used. Cook's softly colored illustrations are expressive and enhance the drama of the story--a proud and heroic story that young readers are sure to enjoy. --Sharron McElmeel, Cedar Rapids Community Schools, IACopyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc."A compelling account, told in easy-to-read format, of a sled dog who led his team over 53 miles of Alaska wilderness to deliver medicine during an outbreak of diphtheria in 1925. Cook's softly colored illustrations enhance the drama of a proud and heroic story that young readers are sure to enjoy."--School Library Journal. ; Title: The Bravest Dog Ever: The True Story of Balto (Step-Into-Reading) | [
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15,293 | 18 | Grade 4-8-Throughout more than 15 years of revisions, this book, first published in 1968, has remained a reliable resource for reference and browsing, offering comprehensive, informative profiles of American presidents. The 1996 revision took readers only as far as Bill Clinton's election to a second term, but this latest edition offers a completely rewritten 10-page profile, including the scandals that led to his impeachment as well as the fiscal policies that led to the nation's economic boom and the president's consistently high approval ratings. This edition also has a 10-page profile of George W. Bush and a concluding chapter that discusses the controversial election of 2000. Ranging in length from two to five pages, the profiles of the first 41 presidents remain exactly as they were in previous editions. Except for the occasional broad generalization, such as the statement that "No President has ever worked harder than Cleveland," the writing is factual and unbiased, with insights about each man's intellectual and political prowess as well as his legacy as both a domestic and a world leader. Ann Bausum's Our Country's Presidents (National Geographic, 2001) and James Barber's Presidents (DK, 2000) offer glossier formats with full-color illustrations, but they don't diminish the appeal and usefulness of this book. William McLoughlin, Brookside School, Worthington, OH Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.Throughout more than 15 years of revisions, The Look-It-Up Book of Presidents, first published in 1968, has remained a reliable resource for reference and browsing, offering comprehensive, informative profiles of American presidents. . . . Ann Bausums Our Countrys Presidents (National Geographic, 2001) and James Barbers Presidents (DK, 2000) offer glossier formats with full-color illustrations, but they dont diminish the appeal and usefulness of this book.School Library Journal; Title: The Look-It-Up Book of Presidents (Look-It-Up Books) | [
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15,294 | 8 | "Chosen with care from seven different books, this is a well-made collection, the more welcome because some of the stories have long been out of print." Horn Book"Chosen with care from seven different books, this is a well-made collection, the more welcome because some of the stories have long been out of print." Horn Book GuideAfter the first book appeared in 1880, Joel Chandler Harris was deluged with letters from readers all over the country asking for more stories of Brer Rabbit and his friends--so for the remaining years of his life he collected and wrote them. Richard Chase, noted folklorist and author of Jack Tales and Grandfather Tales, compiled and edited the volume after Harris’s death, and his occasional footnotes and word definitions contribute to our understanding of the dialect. Chase’s belief in the importance of folktales and Harris’s work is summed up in his foreword: "These tales grew up in the soil of our nation. They came from the soul of a people. They endure."; Title: The Favorite Uncle Remus | [
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15,295 | 2 | "The moral is easy to share -- that it's best to be yourself even if you are 'a big, fat, wonderful hippopotamus.'" -- Review; Title: You Look Ridiculous Said the Rhinoceros to the Hippopotamus | [
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15,296 | 2 | Hans and Margret Rey created many books during their lives together, includingCurious George, one of the most treasured classics of all time, as well as other favorites likeSpottyandPretzel.But it was their rambunctious little monkey who became an instantly recognizable icon. After the Reys escaped Paris by bicycle in 1940 carrying the manuscript for the originalCurious George, the book was published in America in 1941. More than 200 Curious George titles followed, with 75 million books soldworldwide. Curious George has been successfully adapted into a major motion picture and an Emmy-winning television show onPBS.; Title: Curious George Goes to the Hospital | [
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15,297 | 0 | Grade 3 Up-- Anyone interested in language or folk traditions will find much delight in this collection of traditional mountain rhymes. Couplets, short verse, and longer narratives all paint vivid pictures of the occupations and recreations of people of Appalachia using onomatopoetic nonsense, humor, and regional dialect. Because many of these rhymes are shared among adults as well as children, they discuss drinking, courting, and other topics not usually in the realm of childhood. Yet the rhythms are so catchy that, like the many nonsensical or violent nursery rhymes, they are taken up and enjoyed by youngsters. Root's illustrations enrich the rhymes through positioning of characters and use of line as well as gently explicate the meaning of some regional slang. Large full-page paintings show people and animals in various settings, and the many small paintings highlight the action and humor. A charming cassette adds a further dimension to the rhymes. Some are spoken, some are sung, some are accompanied by traditional instruments. The rich accents of Fleming and nine-year-old Bird, and the joy with which they share these verses, enhance the experience. For poetry, folklore, or traditional music collections. --Barbara Chatton, College of Education, University of Wyoming, LaramieCopyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Granny Will Your Dog Bite? And | [] | Validation |
15,298 | 0 | In this deeply affecting novel Scott O'Dell envelops the reader in the heroic world of the conquistadors, a world that is at once somber and many-colored. ruthless they may have been, these steel-helmeted young men of Spain, but they lived their lives on the very edge of eternity with style and uncommon courage. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.; Title: The King's Fifth | [
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15,299 | 2 | "An amusing picture book of just the right length and consistency for bedtime." (Booklist, ALA)James Marshall (19421992) is one of the most popular and celebrated artists in the field of children's literature. He received a Caldecott Honor Award in 1989 for Goldilocks and the Three Bears. In 2007 he was awarded the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal for his lasting contribution to literature for children.; Title: What's the Matter with Carruthers? | [] | Train |
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