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17,100 | 2 | Duck, Cow, Cat and Dog may seem unlikely caregivers for a hysterical infant, but they have some reasonable ideas of how to mollify himAand they'll likely have readers hooting and howling all along the way. "Feed him," says the dog, after a ducky toy doesn't work, and they offer the baby everything from bananas to cat chow, accompanied by a chipper refrain of moos, quacks, meows and bow-wows. But despite these and several other earnest attempts, nothing seems to halt the stream of tears from the round-headed, single-tufted tyke. Belgian artist Godon's pastels heighten the comedy by giving the howling baby one entire side of each full-bleed spread, while the well-meaning quartet huddles on the other. Finally, Duck strikes pay dirt by putting Boo-Hoo Baby down for a nap, where he stays just long enough for the animals to collapse from exhaustion (in the last spread, they slumber as the wide-eyed infant peers through the bars of the crib). Cowell (Don't Do That, Kitty Kilroy!) and Godon (the Nelly and Caesar board books) strip the familiar genre to its bare bones, and it feels almost new again. Cowell's sense of economy and pacing move the story along at a fast clip, while Godon calls attention to the situation's vaudevillian qualities by framing the spreads on the same plane, as if they were scenes from a stage. Ages 2-6. (Oct.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.PreS-The Boo-hoo Baby will not stop crying in spite of the efforts of a cow, cat, dog, and duck. Each animal tries a new trick to placate baby but only duck succeeds. Cowell's text is simple, to the point, and, best of all, full of repetition and animal sounds that delight toddlers. Godon's uncomplicated illustrations of the sobbing child and bewildered animals are a perfect match. Destined to be a staple in preschool programs, this title is a joy to read aloud and the large, uncluttered pictures work equally well for a large group as for one-on-one sharing.-Ann Cook, formerly at Winter Park Public Library, FLCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: What Shall We Do With The Boo-hoo Baby? | [
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17,101 | 0 | Captain Frankie and his sidekick Floyd are readying their ship for a trip to Tree Fort Island where learning is an adventure! Join Frankie the dog as he explores phonics, spelling, parts of speech, math readiness, time and money, the environment, and lots more. In this curriculum-linked, classroom-proven workbook series from JumpStart, each 320-page workbook contains an entire year's worth of exercises, with three different skill levels for "jumping" ahead. In the first grade edition, every page has a new, sequenced challenge for the young learner, from identifying the sounds of consonants on island objects to coloring beach shells labeled with nouns and pronouns to matching clock faces to the correct time. Full-color art and lively games and activities make education fun, while reward stickers and Certificates of Completion reinforce children's sense of accomplishment as they complete each section. Frankie the friendly pooch is on hand in special features called "Frankie's Facts" that offer support and advanced learning tips. The workbook includes answer keys, 120 full-color stickers, and a URL for the JumpStart Web site. Finished with first grade? Jump on up to the next level, Jumbo JumpStart Workbook: Second Grade. (Ages 6 to 8) --Emilie Coulter; Title: Jumpstart 1st Gr: Jumbo Workbook | [
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17,102 | 0 | Gr. 3-5. Part of the My America series, this story is set in 1776 Philadelphia, where nine-year-old Hope records events both large and small in her diary. The greatest worry is for her father, a patriot who has gone on a sea journey and is overdue. Other trials include school, where a nasty schoolmaster makes things difficult, and her brother's running away to become a Tory. The intense political developments of those days are sketched in via brief references to delegates and their work. The war's presence grows too, and by the story's end, Hope and her family must flee Philadelphia to stay at her uncle's farm. Gregory does an effective job of evoking the times; the hard work routinely done by young children may be an eye opener for today's readers. Story-wise, however, kids may be unhappy that the fates of Hope's father and brother are left hanging. Denise WilmsCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: My America: Five Smooth Stones: Hope's Revolutionary War Diary, Book One | [
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17,103 | 0 | The gang is helping to build a playground. But is it haunted? There is a full moon and howling at night! Zoinks! Only Scooby-Doo can solve this mystery.Scooby-Doo Readers are just for you. Solve mysteries with Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Scooby, too!; Title: Scooby-Doo Reader #3: Howling on the Playground (Level 2) | [
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17,104 | 11 | Grade 5-9-This ambitious book covers the immigrant experience from prehistoric times to the present day, including the movement and establishment of various Native American communities. The Hooblers also do a thorough job of tracking waves of immigration to the United States from around the globe. They explore how the immigrants struggled in their new land, and how their hard work benefited the country as a whole. Personal stories, writings, and anecdotes appear in sidebars throughout and excellent-quality, black-and-white archival photos and reproductions highlight the text. This thoughtful, well-researched overview will be a solid addition to most collections and is most notable for the diverse array of voices that it contains.Carol Fazioli, formerly at The Brearley School, New York CityCopyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* Gr. 6-9. The authors of the 10-volume Family Album series offer a single-volume overview of American immigration that is also a broad history of this country. Packed with detailed information and moving personal testimonies, the chronological account reveals the comprehensive story of the changing patterns of immigration through the centuries, including why people left home, what the newcomers found when they got here, how they changed the U.S., and how the laws related to them have changed. Beginning with the people who came to prehistoric America, the history includes the "unwilling" immigrants who entered as slaves and desperate illegal arrivals, past and present. The documentation is disappointing. There's a general bibliography, but notes, which are only for direct quotes, are crammed into a single column in type so tiny as to be almost illegible. But the Hooblers contribute fascinating discussions on religion, school, work (from sweatshop to high-tech), and more, and the close-up focus prevents any generic babble. The spacious design works for browsing as well as research, and archival photos and personal accounts appear on every double-page spread. Of course, any book on immigration is already partly out of date, but the wealth of historical background here will help fuel debates about the USA Patriot Act and its controversies. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: We Are Americans: Voices Of The Immigrant Experience | [
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17,105 | 0 | A child can experience the book by seeing the number on each spread, then finding and counting that many ghosts in the illustration. The rhythmic text is especially engaging for emergent readers. Many 'pre reading' children memorize the book and enjoy showing others how they can 'read' it.; Title: Ten Timid Ghosts (Read With Me Paperbacks) | [
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17,106 | 0 | Hello friends of Bob Books! John and I, proud grandparents, are happy to announce that our first grandchild has learned to read the books in Bob Book First!.She was about 4 1/2 when the reading "light bulb" turned on. She loves to be read to, as always, but now she is proud that she can read to her little sister and to us. She will start kindergareten this fall.We attribute Peggy's success to her mom who started early with magnetic letters on the refrigerator. She read everything from books to street signs to cereal boxes to her.The Parent Teacher Guide enclosed in each set of Bob Books provides lots of information on what to expect and tips on getting ready to read. It is helpful before and during your child's reading experience.After Bob Books First!, Bob Books Fun! keeps your reader confident by providing an easy transition to Bob Books Kids! Pals! and Wow! New skills are carefully chosen in each surprising and funny set. "I read the whole book!" are favorite words from Bob Books young readers. As a special treat, there are two cut out puppets and a real stage hidden in every box!Happy reading from your friends,Bobby and John MaslenP.S. Bob Books Kids! contains two activity books for more challenge and fun.; Title: Bob Books Kids! Level B, Set 1(re-released Bob Books Set 3- Word Families) | [
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17,107 | 2 | Praise for the Island trilogy:"Exciting." -The Toronto Sun"A hint of menace permeates Shipwreck, along with humor, angst, and mystery. Readers won't want to miss the continuation of the riveting saga in books 2 and 3." -Amazon.com; Title: Survival (Island II) (Island Trilogy) | [
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17,108 | 2 | In our Best Books citation, PW wrote, "The fourth Harry Potter adventure, centering on an inter-school competition, boasts details that are as ingenious and original as ever. A spectacular climax will leave readers breathless." Ages 8-12. (July) Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire | [
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17,109 | 0 | Grade 4-8Princess Kazunomiya, 12, meets and falls in love with Prince Arisugawa, to whom she has been promised for the past eight years. Suddenly everything changes and she must marry someone else to increase the political power of the family. The plot is basic and timeless, with a mixed-up love triangle and an arranged marriage, but it is both complicated and enhanced by the numerous details and descriptions of a royal life in Japan in 1858. While accurate and informative, the story gets too bogged down with the details of historical events. Fans of the series will welcome this addition, but it is unlikely to attract new readers.Nancy A. Gifford, Schenectady County Public Library, NY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Kazunomiya: Prisoner of Heaven, Japan 1858 (The Royal Diaries) | [
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17,110 | 12 | Grade 4-8-An attractive and useful resource. Introductory essays cover topics such as how dinosaurs are named and grouped. The heart of the book is the alphabetical list of more than 700 entries, providing pronunciation, name derivation, classification, size, era, geographical location, and diet for each species. Brief paragraphs offer further descriptions, behaviors, and interesting facts. Only dinosaursare covered, with no flying reptiles or ichthyosaurs to confuse things. Discoveries, such as Nigersaurus from 1999, are included, and several more recent finds are grouped at the end. See references lead readers from common names to the correct entry, so researchers looking for Brontosaurus are neatly guided to Apatosaurus. Most of the dinosaurs are accompanied by small illustrations, either of the animal or its fossil, and numerous striking full-page paintings show these creatures in their habitats, often in active poses that grab the eye. This encyclopedia fills a gap between simpler volumes, such as Jim Pipe's Dinosaurs A to Z (Copper Beech, 2003) and Rupert Matthews's Dinosaurs A-Z (Blackbirch, 2002), and ones with broader scope like Paul Barrett's National Geographic Dinosaurs (National Geographic, 2001) and David Burnie's The Kingfisher Illustrated Dinosaur Encyclopedia (Kingfisher, 2001). The concise entries, dictionary organization, and comprehensive coverage make this an excellent choice for circulating and reference shelves.Steven Engelfried, Beaverton City Library, ORCopyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Doing what so many of us wanted as children when we looked for dinosaur books, this one lists dinosaurs in alphabetical order and gives their pronunciation. Other information includes what each dinosaur's name means, its complete taxonomic classification, length, time period, place, diet, and other details. Icons beside each name tell the reader to which class of dinosaur it belongs. Running along the bottom of each two-page spread is a chart identifying these icons. Many dinosaur names are no longer used, and the author explains why the names are not valid.Almost half of the pages are color illustrations of the dinosaurs mentioned on the facing page's text. Smaller illustrations are liberally placed throughout, including pictures of bones and teeth as they are found at digging sites. Information boxes profile paleontologists or give interesting sidelights about dinosaurs and dinosaur research.The text is thorough and interesting and not too difficult for elementary-school readers, who will be excited to have this book. The facts and explanations are very interesting and address most of the questions kids have about dinosaurs, how they lived, how they are discovered, and how scientists figure out what they are. The bibliography lists books, videos, reputable Web sites, museums, and expeditions. The author even tells readers how to participate in a dig. This is an excellent purchase for every school and public library, and many children will want their own copies. RBBCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Scholastic Dinosaur A To Z | [
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17,111 | 0 | For parents pure of heart and intention, the Real Mother Goose is the only way to fly. And this sturdy little board book, chock full of best-loved rhymes from the classic edition is sure to enchant readers of all ages. Old-fashioned illustrations by Blanche Fisher Wright may appeal especially to the older set, but the pastel tones, pretty images, and traditional nursery rhyme scenes will definitely strike a chord with the very youngest readers, too. Edwardian-looking girls and boys frolic with geese and pigs, gaze at stars, and jump over candlesticks. Fifteen of the simplest rhymes were chosen for this collection, including Jack and Jill, Ring Around the Rosies, One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, and Baa, Baa, Black Sheep. Wright's lovely Mother Goose illustrations can also be found in The Original Mother Goose and another baby-friendly board book, The Real Mother Goose. (Baby to preschool) --Emilie Coulter; Title: My First Real Mother Goose | [
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17,112 | 0 | Grade 3-6-Set in ancient Silla, part of modern-day South Korea, this diary follows the life of Princess Sondok. Although little is known about the subject's childhood, Holman has written a discerning novel to reflect what life may have been like for the princess who became the first ruling Queen of Silla in A.D. 632. When the book opens, the protagonist has just become guardian of the ancestor jar. She writes notes to her dead grandmother, describing activities in the royal court or asking advice. These are the diary entries. What is known about Queen Sondok's reign is that Buddhism flourished, and that she built the oldest standing astronomical observatory in Asia. Thus, Holman has created an intelligent, spiritual princess with a passion for astronomy. The powerful influence of China and Confucianism in Silla is revealed through the fictitious character of Lin Fang, a Chinese Ambassador who becomes Sondok's teacher. She feels torn between the ancient, feminine practice of shamanism, the contemporary ideas of Buddhism, and the infiltrating authority of Confucianism in her country but she learns to take what is useful from each practice to find a balance for herself and the country she will soon reign. A well-written story that will inspire young readers to learn more about other wise women from Asia.Be Astengo, Alachua County Library, Gainesville, FLCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Sondok: Princess of the Moon and Stars (Royal Diaries) | [
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17,113 | 2 | Grade 3-6-For the child who is drawn to creepy-crawly critters, Bishop's oversized volume offers hours of visual pleasure. Each of the seven double-page photo collages was computer generated from more than 60 of the photographer's individual images taken with the use of a laser trigger to trip a fast shutter and high-speed strobes to freeze the insects in motion. Creatures in the photo collages are life-size. In some pictures, a magnifying glass shows several insects two times larger than life-size; a hand lens shows them four times larger. Text-filled pages in this section, written in one long paragraph, contain tidbits of information about each creature in the preceding photo; animal/insect names are highlighted in colored type, with a small photo of each one somewhere on the page. Topics include critters that inhabit the ground; those that visit flowers or vegetables; toolshed inhabitants; creatures that dwell in weeds, bushes, and trees; and facts on insect flight. A four-page section offers general hints on how to attract wild creatures to your yard and observe them without destroying their habitats. A few notes on safety are included. An eight-page picture index leads readers to each creature in photo illustration and text. Similarly formatted, Michael Gaffney's Secret Forests (Golden, 1994; o.p.) is about insects and small creatures that dwell in tropical, pine, and leafy forests. Neither book offers sufficient information for reports, but Bishop gives even youngsters who don't have backyards a close-up and personal view of the natural world.Susan Scheps, Shaker Heights Public Library, OHCopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 1-3. A glossy photograph of a habitat, such as a vegetable garden or a weedy patch, shows what the publisher terms life-size inhabitants of each of seven double-page spreads. Following these simulated scenes, which have been painstakingly created from smaller photos, are two pages with more information about each animal. More than 125 insects and other animals appear, many of which can be found throughout the U.S. A final section suggests nature projects, such as growing a butterfly garden. The arrangement of the pictorial index is confusing, and photos (only some of which are life-size) aren't to scale, so a millipede appears to be about the same length as a mole. The book isn't as informative as Bishop's The Secrets of Animal Flight (1997), and the photos aren't as beautiful as those that he did for Joy Cowley's Red-Eyed Tree Frog (1999). That said, this is, nevertheless, an attractive book that will serve as a good introduction for children new to the study of nature. Serious nature fans will want to stick to field guides. Kathleen OdeanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Backyard Detective: Critters Up Close | [
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17,114 | 2 | Being on a sailboat in the warm waters of the Pacific with a bunch of kids the same age could sound like a vacation dream come true. However, when this month-long trip is part of a strict program called Charting a New Course, and each participant--or inmate--is there for disciplinary problems, things don't look quite as rosy. And then, of course, when a big storm strikes, and the captain and first mate disappear, and the boat seems to be sinking... the whole idea becomes less and less appealing. Still, for Luke, Will, Lyssa, J.J., Ian, and Charla, this is the way the cards have been dealt, and whatever problems they may have with each other, however much they don't want to be there, it's time to start working together to save their own lives.The first book of Gordon Korman's exciting new trilogy introduces readers to the six troubled kids who will become unwitting partners in their desperate bid for survival. A steely captain and a gruff first mate who calls every boy "Archie" and every girl "Veronica" keep order and attempt to turn their charges into young sailors--an effort that may pay off more than any of them ever anticipate. A hint of menace permeates Shipwreck, along with humor, angst, and mystery. Readers won't want to miss the continuation of the riveting saga in books 2 and 3, Survival and Escape. (Ages 9 to 13) --Emilie Coulter6 Kids.1 Shipwreck.1 Desert Island.Luke, J.J., Will, Lyssa, Charla, and Ian.They didn't want to be on the boat in the first place. They didn't want to be stuck at sea with a bunch of strangers. But when you're in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, there's no easy way out. And when a terrifying storm hits, there's no way to fully prepare. It's all about survival.; Title: Shipwreck (Island, Book 1) | [
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17,115 | 2 | Pollyanna hasn't a thing on Jubal as the Woods' (The Napping House) passable story opens, "Once upon a bright and sunny day." This chipper bullfrog, "so happy his feet barely touched the ground," has a picnic to share. But his overworked neighbor, Gerdy Toad, is too busy with her brood of "toadlets," and Dalbert Lizard, a sad, washed-up sea captain, is not in the mood. When a wizard appears to grant Jubal a wish, the hero hopes for happiness for his pals. Alas, not only do they seem more miserable than ever, but black clouds, thunder and lightning darken Jubal's sunny dayAand his spirits. Luckily the storm precedes Jubal's fulfilled wish and a predictable, happy-ever-after conclusion. The wordy text grows flowery ("A splendid feeling of wonder moved up from his toes to the tip of his nose") and electric, computer-enhanced hues illuminate rather gaudy illustrations, which include several off-putting images of the bug-eyed amphibian and reptilian characters. Ages 3-up. (Oct.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.PreSchool-Grade 1-It is such a glorious day that Jubal Bullfrog asks Gerdy Toad and Captain Dalbert Lizard to join him on a picnic. However, Gerdy is too busy with her seven scalawag toadlets and "old salt" Dalbert feels too sorry for himself, so Jubal continues alone. When he wishes his friends could be happy, a wizard appears to grant his request but warns him that, when you make wishes, "You never know how they'll turn out in the end." Returning home, he is disappointed to discover that nothing has changed for Gerdy or Dalbert but a storm is brewing on the horizon. The ensuing flood washes Jubal out to sea where he is rescued by Dalbert, who has enlisted Gerdy and her toadlets to serve as crew on his trusty old boat. All agree to embark on a grand adventure and they sail off under a rainbow together. Wish fulfillment at its most basic, this tale moves along briskly with a simple story line and predictable dialogue. The narrative is overwhelmed, though, by the oversized computer-assisted illustrations; blue skies and bluer water fill each double-page spread and the very realistic amphibians and reptiles are dramatically, if statically, posed. Jubal is appealing enough, particularly when he cries huge, ploppy computer-generated tears, but his total disregard for the rising floodwaters strains credulity as does his serendipitous rescue. While perfectly designed for group sharing, young listeners might make a wish of their own for a more engrossing adventure.Carol Ann Wilson, Westfield Memorial Library, NJ Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Jubal's Wish | [
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17,116 | 6 | Deceptively simple, Walter Wick's Can You See What I See? pairs rhyming lists of miniature objects with big, jam-packed photographs of the kinds of odds and ends found in any toy chest: blocks, beads, robots, dice, marbles, plastic animals, and game-board playing pieces. As in the I Spy series by Wick and rhymester Jean Marzollo, readers are invited to find the objects buried within the carefully chaotic piles. But Wick goes beyond the original formula in this book, slipping extra puzzles into the picture. Each rhyme ends with the beginning of a new game; in "Spare Parts," for example, after finding the listed items, readers must match 10 parts to 10 broken toys. In other games, readers spot the differences between objects, find their way out of a maze, decipher cryptic messages, or figure out optical illusions. Clever, sharp-eyed kids who are ready for greater challenges than the I Spy picture riddle series (I Spy Year-Round Challenger!, I Spy Funhouse, etc.), fire up those brain synapses! (Ages 3 to 7) --Emilie CoulterWick (Walter Wick's Optical Tricks; the I Spy series) unleashes his boundless imagination to devise a dozen playful picture puzzles, each with a distinct theme. The large-scale photographs feature a carefully choreographed assortment of contemporary and vintage toys and other kid-pleasing paraphernalia. Alongside the images, a deceptively simple verse instructs youngsters to spot specific items in the picture. The author cleverly tweaks the game at the end of each rhyme, inviting readers (sometimes rather cryptically) to enter a puzzle-within-a-puzzle: they must either follow a maze, match two sets of objects, find differences in seemingly similar images or spot an optical illusion. Several of Wick's compositions stand out as particularly novel: one photo set in a wood shop reveals freshly carved animal figures, sprinkled with wood shavings; another assembles hundreds of miniature animals, beads and other objects used in making play jewelry all of them translucent and sparkling against a white background. Even sharp-eyed readers will find some of Wick's puzzles quite challenging to complete. These pages are nearly guaranteed to keep kids happily occupied for hours and coming back for return visits. All ages.Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Can You See What I See?: Picture Puzzles to Search and Solve | [
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17,117 | 12 | Join CJ the frog and his friends in this second-grade-level math workbook with an underwater theme. CJ, Edison the firefly, and the other characters are featured in the bestselling JumpStart software program for children. In this 32-page workbook, children can practice basic second-grade addition and subtraction skills with worksheets incorporating fish, shells, pearls, seaweed, and all sorts of sea creatures. Place value, regrouping, borrowing, and translating words into numbers are also covered. More advanced addition and subtraction worksheets include equations with three digits. Parents can read a tip sheet, extra "CJ's Clues" that explain the math operations, and a complete answer key. Kids will enjoy the reward stickers and the completion certificate to cut out and color. (Ages 6 to 8) --Marcie Bovetz; Title: Jumpstart 2nd Gr: Math | [
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17,118 | 15 | Kindergarten-Grade 4--With this beautiful and engrossing photographic guide, Bishop creates another exciting study of natural history that will make children sit up, take notice, and wonder. Focusing on deciduous forests, the book consists of brief chapters that showcase life in the understory, the treetops, and at the edge of the woods. Other sections cover "Waking in Spring," nocturnal creatures, "The Fall," and "Winter Survivors." Each chapter opens with a stunning photographic spread that is crammed with pictures of animals, plants, and insects--all life-sized except when they are highlighted by a magnifying glass. Each scene is followed by a two-page description of the denizens of that location. Only a snippet of information about each animal is provided. A list of hints for forest exploration, a segment that points out things to observe in a tri-monthly rotation, and a wonderful picture index are appended. Though not useful for fieldwork or research, this title's eye-catching visuals and oversized format are great for firing enthusiasm and encouraging browsing. Extend the reading experience with Jim Arnosky's "Crinkleroot" series (S & S) and "All About" series (Scholastic), and Robert Sabuda's "The Young Naturalist's Pop-Up Handbooks" (Hyperion).--Dona Ratterree, New York City Public Schools Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 3-6. As with the author's previous nature close-ups, this forest tour is designed to sharpen viewers' powers of observation as well as provide help in identifying many kinds of common insects and other small creatures. Bishop offers unlabeled, full-bleed photo collages teeming with life, followed by spreads of visually keyed captions. Assembled from approximately 60 digitally combined and corrected photographs, each of the seven close-up tableaux highlights one level of a deciduous North American woodland in a different season. Unaccountably, Bishop tones down his accompanying notes, so that, for instance, tree damage from gypsy moth caterpillars "doesn't happen very often," and all the wasps he mentions lay eggs "near" rather than on or in chosen prey. But he does a good job of introducing a number of insects, birds, and mammals that children are apt to see during a walk in the woods, appends suggestions for developing a nature journal, and provides a quick-reference visual index. Both budding naturalists and fans of Walter Wick's I Spy series will linger over this spectacular woodland foray. John PetersCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Forest Explorer: A Life-sized Field Guide | [
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17,119 | 7 | Scooby-Doo and the gang decide to take a break from mystery-solving and have some fun at a water park. But . . . ruh-roh! Turns out the park's been abandoned . . . because it's haunted! Have no fear . . . Scooby-Doo is here. Can the terrified tail-wagger and his buddies get to the bottom of all this watery weirdness -- before it swallows them up?; Title: Scooby Doo and the Weird Water Park (Scooby-Doo 8x8) | [
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17,120 | 7 | GARTH NIX is the New York Times bestselling author of the Seventh Tower series, as well as the acclaimed novels Sabriel, Lirael, and Abhorsen. He lives in Sydney, Australia, with his wife and children. Visit him online at www.garthnix.com.; Title: Castle (The Seventh Tower #2) | [
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17,121 | 0 | Julius Lester blends elements of two selections in his Black Folktales and brings back characters from What a Truly Cool World in Why Heaven Is Far Away, illus. by Joe Cepeda. Returning angel Shaniqua reports to God that the animals and humans don't like snakes. God sends her back to earth with poison so snakes can defend themselves, but when they go on a biting rampage, their victims escape to heaven (via ladders) and prompt God to restore peace-and to distance Heaven from earth. Cepeda's quirky, luminous oil paintings visually reinforce the hip cadence of Lester's narrative. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.K-Gr. 3. Lester and Cepeda's What a Truly Cool World (1999) imagined a genuinely cool God, and this delightful sequel only renders him cooler. In the story, adapted from two folktales, God and Mrs. God ("her name is Irene") learn that poor, defenseless snakes are getting eaten right and left. God thinks the slithering of snakes is "like watching silence dance" and wants to protect them. He gives venom to Shaniqua--the "angel in charge of everybody's business," who, like all the characters in the story, is black--and Shaniqua gives poison to the snakes. But the snakes misuse their gift, and to escape their bites, all God's creatures quickly climb ladders to nearby heaven. God and Mrs. God realize they can't keep heaven so close or their creations will run to it whenever there is a problem. Cepeda's bright oil paintings are filled with fun details of a nearby heaven, from the dragonfly wings of angels to satellite dishes on top of thatched roofs, and Lester matches the bright energy of the paintings with spirited folklore and beautiful turns of phrase. An author's note offers more information on the story's origins. John GreenCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Why Heaven Is Far Away | [
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17,122 | 20 | Ages 2-5. Maccarone retells the story of Jesus' birth in very short, rhyming sentences: "A Newborn cried, His mother sighed. Shepherds feared as angels appeared." The rhyme scheme and rhythm are erratic, and the use of the word trough for manger (because it rhymes with off ) is awkward at best. However, Williams' watercolors, outlined in soft, black pencil, are tenderly expressive, and the details of the setting are caught with accuracy and pleasing simplicity. Young children will especially enjoy the animals--from the playful dog in the market to the awestruck sheep to the amusingly proud camels bringing the Three Kings. Suggested for libraries needing additional Nativity books for this age group. Susan Dove LempkeCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: A Child Was Born: A First Nativity Book | [
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17,123 | 2 | James Preller is the author of many books for young children, including the popular JIGSAW JONES series and his middle-grade novels, ALONG CAME SPIDER and JUSTIN FISHER DECLARES WAR! He lives in Delmar, New York, with his wife, Lisa; three children — Nicholas, Maggie, and Gavin; two cats; and a goldendoodle named Daisy.; Title: The Case of the Marshmallow Monster (Jigsaw Jones Mystery, No. 11) | [
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17,124 | 6 | Gr 5-7-Nix picks his adventure up in midstride, sending renegade aristocrat Tal from the lowest depths of the immense, sunless Castle in which he has spent most of his young life to one of its highest peaks, and dispatching Tal's warrior companion, Milla, back to her ice-dwelling people with a warning that the Veil protecting the world from the deadly shadowrealm Aenir is weakening. As the author has created a very complex world in previous volumes, and the plot has gone too far to recapitulate easily, readers new to the series will flounder; still, the pace seldom lets up. Tal's affable but dim-witted "Spiritshadow" Adras makes a comic foil worthy of a Disney movie, and-sure sign of a Nix tale-the various uglies, from Waspwyrms and Dretch to archfiend Shadowmaster Sushin, are thoroughly bone-chilling. After plenty of narrow squeaks, exciting chase scenes, and stunning revelations (but no resolutions), fans will be eager for episode five: and voil! It's already out.John Peters, New York Public LibraryCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Seventh Tower #4: Above the Veil | [
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17,125 | 0 | Princess Red Bird, 16-year-old daughter of the Hsien king in 6th century Southern China, has been born into a world of dispute and violence. When she is sent to a Chinese colony to be educated, she must contend with the disdainful attitudes of her hosts, who consider the Hsien to be savages, even as both the Chinese and the Hsien are at constant risk of attack from the truly savage neighboring people, the Dog Heads. In reality, the princess is a fair and wise leader, even at a young age, with a brilliant mind for military stratagems. Her leadership skills are put to the test when war breaks out and the Dog Heads begin to move in.Prolific Newbery Honor author Laurence Yep (Dragon's Gate) contributes a remarkable tale to the Royal Diaries series. This fictionalized account of the real-life princess will introduce young readers to a long-ago land with a fascinating culture and edge-of-seat adventures, and will certainly inspire some to delve deeper into Chinese history. As in all the titles in the series, a section in the back provides context and historical background. (Ages 8 to 14) --Emilie CoulterGr 5-8 This entry in the series covers four months in the life of Princess Redbird, a member of the royal family of the Hsien people. Decades before, China had invaded their land and now the Hsien live in an uneasy peace with the invaders. With an eye to the future of his people, Redbird's father sends the 16-year-old to a Chinese school to learn the language and the customs of the Chinese, and also to be a representative of her people. Once there she also learns the joy of reading while studying under Master Chen. Her schooling is interrupted when a neighboring tribe, the Dog Heads, begins attacks on both the Hsien and the Chinese. The attacks escalate and all Princess Redbird's knowledge is required to help set up an alliance between the two to defeat the invaders. Before the Hsien forces triumph, many are killed, including Master Chen and Redbird's father. She, however, has discovered a talent for diplomacy and the foresight and practicality to look ahead for the good of her people. Characters are well drawn, especially Redbird and Master Chen. Historical notes are appended describing China of the sixth century and the real Lady of Ch'iao Kuo (a title bestowed years later by the Chinese). This worthy addition to this series features a feisty heroine who must take on adult responsibilities too soon.Terrie Dorio, Santa Monica Public Library, CACopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Lady of Ch'iao Kuo: Warrior of the South, Southern China, A.D. 531 (The Royal Diaries) | [
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17,126 | 2 | Mike Thaler is an award-winning author and illustrator who has written over 140 books for children of all ages. He lives in Canby, Oregon, on a Christmas tree farm, with his son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Tina Lee, and his five grandchildren.; Title: Custodian From The Black Lagoon | [
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17,127 | 0 | Katie Casey is in a league of her own: "She preferred sliding to sewing, batting to baking, and home runs to homecoming." Unfortunately, baseball is not considered ladylike in 1942. But when the male professional baseball players are called away to war, Katie has her chance to step up to the plate. Players in Pigtails, inspired by the movie A League of Their Own, is a delightful tribute to the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League created by Chicago Cubs owner Phillip Wrigley during World War II. When author Shana Corey (Milly and the Macys Parade, You Forgot Your Skirt, Amelia Bloomer!) discovered that the lyrics of the popular 1908 song "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" featured a "baseball-mad" girl named Katie Casey, she simply had to share the story with children. Illustrator Rebecca Gibbon captures a gleeful era of womens baseball in cheerful colors and carefully researched 1940s styles. Young readers will enjoy this exuberant, well-paced picture book about good old-fashioned girl power, complete with an informative and engaging authors note about the girls league along with the lyrics to both "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" and the official "Victory Song" of the AAGPBL. (Ages 5 and older) --Karin SnelsonKindergarten-Grade 4-Inspired by the movie A League of Their Own about Phillip Wrigley's All-American Girls Professional Baseball League started during World War II, Corey researched and uncovered a little-known verse to the popular song, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game." The verse begins: "Katie Casey was baseball mad/Had the fever and had it bad." The fictional female becomes the main character in this thoroughly charming picture book about a young woman whose "heart just wasn't in home ec" but who "walked baseball- talked baseball" and "even dreamed baseball." Corey takes readers through Katie's disastrous knitting and dancing, her successful tryout for the Kenosha Comets, the charm school the team members were required to attend, and the excitement of the first game. Through lively prose, she perfectly captures the character and spirit of the events described. Gibbon's watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations are absolutely delightful, depicting both humor and drama. Even libraries owning Doreen Rappaport and Lyndall Callan's Dirt on Their Skirts (Dial, 2000) should make room on their shelves for this tribute to a brief, but fascinating aspect, of America's sports history.Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Players In Pigtails | [
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17,128 | 2 | Kindergarten-Grade 3-Strong-willed and quick-thinking Lauretta insists on the fastest, most souped-up wheelchair available. While her mother tries to persuade her to choose something a little more sensible, the girl prevails and she gets a 92-speed, dirt-bike model. Her love of speed gets her into some trouble with the police, but in the end, after her brother cuts his finger, she saves the day by whisking him off to the hospital. The watercolor, cartoon artwork conveys Lauretta's adventures and enhances the text. An amusing story with a positive message about young people with disabilities.G. Alyssa Sadler, Highland Township Library, MICopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.K-Gr. 3. It's time for Lauretta to replace her old wheelchair, and she wants one that is fast--the "92-speed, black, silver, and red, dirt-bike wheelchair" model. Reluctantly, her mother agrees. Soon Lauretta is joyfully zooming down the road. Unfortunately, a policeman issues Lauretta a speeding ticket, prompting her parents to rethink the purchase. Then a household calamity necessitates fast transportation, and Lauretta's chair saves the day. Munsch's high-flying fantasy blends humor, hyperbole, and sound effects set down in large print to evoke both silliness and suspense. Lauretta herself is a spunky kid, whose crutches, leg braces, and wheelchair are part of her character, not the focus. The brightly colored, animated art is almost frenetic; it's full of exaggeration and witty details, such as the wheelchair megamart. But what sets this apart, of course, is the story's refreshing, lighthearted approach and its lively, unstoppable protagonist, who, like many kids her age, dreams of going fast, faster, fastest--on a great set of wheels. Shelle RosenfeldCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Zoom! | [
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17,129 | 2 | "When there's room in the heart, there's room in the house, except for a mouse." Those are the words that Rosa María remembers (an old saying from her mother) as she's preparing for the birthday of Little Catalina, her soon-to-be 7-year-old granddaughter. She's hoping to squeeze the entire family into her tiny casita for a fiesta with enchiladas, rice and beans ("no dinner was complete without rice and beans!"), birthday cake, a brand-new swing set, and even a piñata packed with candy.But in the week before the party, there's so much to keep track of ("I am so busy that I'm forgetting to remember!") that she's just not sure she'll have everything ready. And to top it off, she keeps forgetting to set mousetraps for all the ratones scurrying around her home... or does she? She might not know it yet, but Rosa María lives with some pretty clever mice.Illustrator Joe Cepeda's forgetful abuelita is a riot as she preps for the party, with her giant red glasses and braided blonde hair like a loaf of bread. Those frisky little rodents also manage to put on quite a show scrabbling around the vibrantly colored casita. Pam Muñoz Ryan's expert timing, rhythmic repetition, and skillfully sprinkled Spanish (with pronunciation glossary in the back) keep the story moving muy rápido, and the party--of course--turns out wonderfully, but with at least one good surprise. Maybe Rosa María misheard her mother's saying about those mice after all. (Ages 4 to 8) --Paul HughesMuoz's (Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride) rollicking birthday tale stars one Spanish-speaking grandmother, one very long list of party preparations and a band of enterprising mice. Rosa Maria spends all week getting ready for her seven-year-old granddaughter's birthday party, and each day items for the party keep disappearing. So do the mousetraps she sets each evening to ensure the celebration isn't ruined by uninvited guests. Cepeda's (What a Truly Cool World) full-bleed, sun-splashed paintings show with gleeful candor the missing objects being spirited away by resourceful rodents. Shots from the tops of cupboards or two inches off the floor show the busy creatures sneaking back and forth past Rosa Maria's feet as she cooks and cleans in her big earrings and flashy high heels. But the mice redeem themselves by remembering to fill the piata with candy when it slips the hostess's mind. The dialogue is rich in Spanish phrases ("Qu boba soy! Silly me"), descriptions of Mexican food and images of a boisterous extended family "Where there's room in the heart, there's room in the house even for a mouse," Rosa Maria concludes. Cepeda wraps up this festive volume by showing how the well-meaning vandals have put their loot to use by throwing a mouse party of their own. Ages 4-7. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Mice And Beans | [
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17,130 | 3 | PreSchool-Grade 2-Samuel wakes up famished, as Martchenko humorously demonstrates in a colorful, cartoonlike illustration that shows the child's pillow, magazine, and teddy bear with big bites taken out of them. Although his indulgent mom seems willing to feed his enormous appetite, after three bowls of cereal, four milk shakes, four stacks of pancakes, and a fried chicken, she is fed up. Frustrated and "starving," the child jumps on his brother's suggestion that he enter a local pie-eating contest. Of course, he is victorious. Returning home with his prize, he is dismayed to find that his mother has baked him pies for lunch. Munsch's fast-moving plot and deadpan delivery combine with Martchenko's bright hues and outrageous exaggeration to create a typically zany whole. Fans of this author/illustrator team will enjoy their latest collaboration.Lisa Dennis, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PACopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Munsch's parade of bright funny picture books has been a sales phenomenon in children's book publishing . . . And as Munsch books are requested by kids over and over every day in countless homes and schools, at story time and bedtime, the distinctive storyteller's voice will undoubtedly continue to be echoed for years to come by parents, teachers, babysitters and whomever else young kids can get to read to them. (The Halifax Chronicle-Herald) Fans of this author/illustrator team will enjoy their latest collaboration. (School Library Journal); Title: More Pies! | [
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17,131 | 0 | Reviewed with Kathryn Lasky's Home at Last.Gr. 3-6. An Italian immigrant child writes her diary in these two small books that are part of the My America series. Hope in My Heart is the most dramatic. After the family finally arrives at Ellis Island, nine-year-old Sofia is separated from her parents and quarantined. Terrified, angry, and knowing almost no English, she is at the mercy of officials and doctors, some of whom are prejudiced and corrupt. Only her friendship with an Irish girl and the support of a kind official and a priest make her life bearable, until her heartfelt reunion with her family. Home at Last is a conventional account of Italian Americans who struggle and eventually make it in the North End community of Boston. A teacher makes a huge difference, as does a doctor, whose character is based on a real person, Lasky's husband's grandfather. As is often the case with books in this series, the diary format is an awkward contrivance, but it certainly makes the tale more immediate. A historical note and archival photos add to the story. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: My America: Hope In My Heart, Sofia's Ellis Island Diary, Book One | [
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17,132 | 2 | "Makeup Mess will be a surefire hit with readers young and old. Another delight for Munsch fans" (CM Magazine)Canada's popular storyteller Robert Munsch is the best-selling author of more than 30 books for children, including Love You Forever, Mmm, Cookies!, and most recently, Makeup Mess. Michael Martchenko has illustrated dozens of books, and is most famous for his work with Robert Munsch. Recent books for Scholastic include Alligator Baby, Up, Up, Down, and Makeup Mess.; Title: Makeup Mess | [
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17,133 | 2 | Praise for the Island trilogy:"Exciting." -The Toronto Sun"A hint of menace permeates Shipwreck, along with humor, angst, and mystery. Readers won't want to miss the continuation of the riveting saga in books 2 and 3." -Amazon.com; Title: Escape (Island #3) | [
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17,134 | 0 | Grade 4-7-Eleanor's story begins in Poitiers, where she lives in a castle with her father, Duke William X of Aquitaine; her younger sister; and her grandmother. The 13-year-old's days are filled with lessons, court gossip and intrigue, and royal feasts. As a young lady approaching the marrying age, she and others are on the lookout for a suitable husband for her. Eleanor's diary is also the repository of some of the seamy details of life, including fleas in people's hair. When she marries the King of France's son, Louis the Younger, she goes to Paris to assume her new royal duties. With attention focused on the small details of life and her youthful dreams, Eleanor comes to life. At the same time, readers learn about this period and some of its inhabitants through her eyes. An epilogue, historical note, family tree, photographs, and glossary of characters round out the book. Fans of the series will devour this installment.Kristen Oravec, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Strongsville, OHCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 3-6. Gregory finds a near-perfect individual for the Royal Diaries series in Eleanor of Aquitaine and does her subject justice. The story begins in 1136, when Eleanor is a disobedient 13-year-old in her father's ducal palace, and ends in 1137, when she marries and becomes queen of France. In this fictional diary, Eleanor records a wide variety of events and displays myriad emotions while creating an informative backdrop of the social and religious customs of the twelfth century. The characterizations of the lively Eleanor, her protective grandmother, and her troubled father are all convincing within their time and place. The book ends with an epilogue, a historical note, a Capet-Plantagenet family tree, and a list of characters (some historical, some fictional). Illustrations, also grouped at the end, include black-and-white reproductions of period paintings and engravings, photos of places and artifacts, and a map. A rewarding addition to a popular series. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Eleanor: Crown Jewel of Aquitaine, France, 1136 (The Royal Diaries) | [
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17,135 | 12 | Summary: Rhyming text and illustrations of comical cats present numerous examples of nouns, from "gown" and "crown" to "boat," "coat," and "clown."; Title: A Mink, A Fink, A Skating Rink (Words are categorical) | [
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17,136 | 0 | Grade 3-7-After Bess loses her eyesight in a sledding accident, she enters the Perkins School for the Blind. At first she fights against learning, especially braille, but gradually she adjusts to the school and her condition. Readers learn a great deal about how people compensate for vision loss, such as arranging food on a plate by the hours of the clock and placing their finger over a cup when pouring a liquid so that the fluid does not overflow. The information is well presented, as are Bess's feelings when people talk about her as if she were not there. However, the voice of the narrator is not always that of a 12-year-old, even in the 1930s. "My sorrow is unfathomable" is not a typical expression. It is also hard to believe that Bess would be able to remember the detail she includes in her diary, which she dictates to her sister when she returns home on the weekends. The book briefly alludes to the economic problems of the day and other news items, such as the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby. Qualms aside, Bess's story should hold the interest of readers.Margaret C. Howell, West Springfield Elementary School, VACopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 4-8. Denenberg presents another entry in the Dear America series, this one set during the Depression. After being injured in a sledding accident, 12-year-old Bess Brennan loses her sight and is sent to the Perkins School for the Blind in Massachusetts. During her weekend visits home, her twin sister helps her record her experiences in a diary; at school roommates help her familiarize herself with the Perkins campus and begin the slow process of learning Braille. A bit of melodrama comes from a subplot about a timid roommate and a cruel housemother. The myth that a blind person's remaining senses become more acute is not directly stated, though Bess does learn to pay more attention to clues she hears and smells. Readers may wish for more insight into the sisters' feelings about Bess' blindness, and the history is rather light here; it's the detail about the education of the visually impaired in times gone by that will keep readers involved. As with other books in the series, photos and a historical note are appended. Catherine AndronikCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: The Diary of Bess Brennan, The Perkins School for the Blind, 1932 (Dear America Series) | [
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17,137 | 2 | Nikolai is a boy who believes that if he can find the answers to his three questions, he will always know how to be a good person. His friends--a heron, a monkey, and a dog--try to help, but to no avail, so he asks Leo, the wise old turtle. "When is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do?" Leo doesn't answer directly, but by the end of Nikolai's visit, the boy has discovered the answers himself.Award-winning illustrator Jon J Muth's lovely watercolors are the most appealing aspect of this book about compassion and living in the moment. The simple Zen-based profundity of the boy's philosophical exploration may escape young readers, but they will enjoy the tale of a child who, in doing good deeds (for a panda and her baby, no less!), finds inner peace. Muth based his story on a short story of the same title by Leo Tolstoy. (Ages 5 to 9) --Emilie CoulterMuth (Come On, Rain!) recasts a short story by Tolstoy into picture-book format, substituting a boy and his animal friends for the czar and his human companions. Yearning to be a good person, Nikolai asks, "When is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do?" Sonya the heron, Gogol the monkey and Pushkin the dog offer their opinions, but their answers do not satisfy Nikolai. He visits Leo, an old turtle who lives in the mountains. While there, he helps Leo with his garden and rescues an injured panda and her cub, and in so doing, finds the answers he seeks. As Leo explains, "There is only one important time, and that time is now. The most important one is always the one you are with. And the most important thing is to do good for the one who is standing at your side." Moral without being moralistic, the tale sends a simple and direct message unfreighted by pomp or pedantry. Muth's art is as carefully distilled as his prose. A series of misty, evocative watercolors in muted tones suggests the figures and their changing relationships to the landscape. Judicious flashes of color quicken the compositions, as in the red of Nikolai's kite (the kite, released at the end, takes on symbolic value). An afterword describes Tolstoy and his work. Ages 6-up. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Three Questions [Based on a story by Leo Tolstoy] | [
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17,138 | 0 | Grade 4-6-Finn's Irish family embodies many of the hopes and dreams of immigrants as they endure the setbacks and challenges of poverty. Finn's desire to become a reporter does not extend to enjoying school, just as his father's aspirations for wealth sometimes lead him outside the law. The 13-year-old's buddies, Racetrack and Mush, are also newsies and, along with Grandpa Jiggsy, keep things humming. Bartoletti's engaging style using slang (heavy use of "my arse" throughout) and the family's Irish background help the story to become much more than a recitation of historical facts. This story of life as a newsie, hawking papers on the streets of New York, is a standout in the series. The book includes an imagined epilogue that continues the deception that this is a real diary, and a historical note provides the accurate context with numerous photographs. For fans of the series, this title will be a highlight-it's entertaining and the characters leap off the pages.Carol A. Edwards, Sonoma County Library, Santa Rosa, CACopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.SUSAN CAMPBELL BARTOLETTI's Hitler Youth was named a Newbery Honor Book, and Black Potatoes: The Story of the Great Irish Famine, 1845-1850 was awarded the Robert F. Sibert Medal. Ms. Bartoletti lives with her family in Moscow, Pennsylvania.; Title: The Journal of Finn Reardon: A newsie, New York City, 1899 (My Name Is America) | [
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17,139 | 7 | Don and Audrey Wood have been an award-winning team for over 25 years. When our son, Bruce, wasvery young, the best part of the day for my wife, Audrey, and me was reading him his bedtime picturebooks.That's when I fell in love with children's literature and decided to illustrate, and occasionallywrite, children's books, says Don, who grew up on his family's farm in California. Audrey grew up in afamily of artists and is a fourth-generation artist.Together, Don and Audrey created their first picture book in 1976. Since then, they have collaborated onseveral award-winning picture books, including the Caldecott Honor book, King Bidgood's in the Bathtub.For more information about Don and Audrey Wood, visit: scholastic.com/tradebooks or audreywood.com; Title: The Flying Dragon Room | [
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17,140 | 2 | James Preller is the author of many books for young children, including the popular JIGSAW JONES series and his middle-grade novels, ALONG CAME SPIDER and JUSTIN FISHER DECLARES WAR! He lives in Delmar, New York, with his wife, Lisa; three children — Nicholas, Maggie, and Gavin; two cats; and a goldendoodle named Daisy.; Title: The Case of the Class Clown (Jigsaw Jones Mystery, No. 12) | [
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17,141 | 0 | Go on a Halloween Hunt! Read the rebus pictures. Look for the hidden Halloween treats, pumpkins, and real live ghosts. For an added treat, find your way through mazes, solve puzzles, and look for scary creatures in every scene.; Title: The Best Halloween Hunt Ever | [
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17,142 | 0 | Grade 4-7-Florrie, 12; her pregnant mother; a younger, sometimes troublesome brother; and Mr. Ryder, her new stepfather, set out in 1848 from Arrow Rock, MO, on an arduous journey of several months to Santa Fe, New Mexico Territory. Florrie's diary entries believably record her varied experiences-from mired-down and broken wagons and standoffs with badgers to the death of a friend in the wagon train. Children will identify with the girl's sadness as she leaves her best friend and rejoice as she finds new acquaintances along the seemingly endless trip. The writing is excellent, developing a compelling narrative and revealing the character of Florrie and the people she describes. As with a real diary, some entries are short, others more detailed, and there are gaps of time between them. The concluding "Historical Note" includes photographs, a map, and other information to place the story more firmly in the context of its time. A solid purchase for most collections, especially those with avid "Dear America" readers.Lee Bock, Glenbrook Elementary School, Pulaski, WICopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: All the Stars in the Sky: the Santa Fe Trail Diary of Florrie Mack Ryder | [
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17,143 | 2 | Hi, I'm Keesha. I'm one of the kids in Ms. Frizzle's class. You've probably heard of Ms. Frizzle. She takes us on amazing field trips in the Magic School Bus. We never know what will happen when we get on that bus, but we do know that we'll learn a lot about one of her favorite subjects -- science!You'd never believe how our picnic in the park turned into a tour of another world -- the mini world of microbes! We found out that there are living creatures all around us that we can't see because they are so small. We also learned that these tiny beings can have HUGE effects. That's how we knew we were in for BIG trouble when we ran into the GIANT GERM!; Title: Giant Germ (Rise and Shine) (The Magic School Bus) | [
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17,144 | 0 | Grade 3-6-A continuation of the story begun in Westward to Home (Scholastic, 2001). Hermes catches readers up to date as the McCulloughs begins their life in Oregon, deftly introducing Joshua's family and selected members of the wagon train. Details of the life in Oregon Country, where families live in tent cities while facing torrential rains and flooding and work their homesteads when the weather permits, are vividly integrated. Stark realities, such as death from sickness, injury, etc., are included as well. Joshua is a typical nine-year-old boy, wanting to be treated like a man. His beloved grandfather understands him and helps him, but is killed helping others in the floods. Readers of the first book will want to follow up on Joshua's adventures, and those who start with this one will want to go back to find out how it all began.Sally Bates Goodroe, formerly at Harris County Public Library, Houston, TXCopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 3-5. In this sequel to Westward to Home (2000) in the My America series, nine-year-old Joshua McCullough and his family have braved the Oregon Trail and arrived in the Willamette Valley in 1848. Unfortunately, they're just in time for the winter rains and floods, which lead to the accidental death of Joshua's beloved grandfather. Finally, spring arrives with the hope that life will improve. This follow-up doesn't quite stand alone; readers who didn't saddle up for the covered-wagon journey in the first book may feel that they have missed some important details about the characters presented here. But Joshua's brief diary entries are historically accurate and compelling, and he comes across as a believable character with real emotions. Hermes does a particularly good job of conveying Joshua's feelings after his grandfather's death; they serve as a reminder that human circumstances may change with the centuries, but human emotions change very little. Todd MorningCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: A My America: A Perfect Place, Joshua's Oregon Trail Diary, Book Two | [
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17,145 | 13 | McCully (Beautiful Warrior) hits plenty of high notes with her latest history-inspired picture book, the dramatic tale of a talented young vocalist in 18th-century Venice. Even as an infant, Nina Dolci already seems to possess the same gift for music as her angelic-voiced older brother, Antonio. However, while the Dolcis long to provide music and singing lessons for their children, they cannot afford such luxuries in their extreme poverty. They determine that the best thing they can do for their daughter is to leave her anonymously at the ospedalo, an orphanage where foundling girls receive fine musical training. The pain of the Dolcis' sacrifice eases somewhat as they eventually attend concerts performed by the ospedalo's chorus and befriend their growing daughter, never informing her of their bond. But when Nina's voice proves the one elixir that helps Antonio recover from a serious illness, she shares a closeness with the Dolcis that she knows can come only from family. McCully's swift-moving text and signature compositions, a textured blend of watercolor and tempera, awaken the sights and sounds of Venice's canals, alleyways, drawing rooms and opera houses. Young Nina's sweet face, framed by golden curls and raised in song, will stay with readers long after this book is closed. Ages 4-8.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.K-Gr 2-The Dolcis sadly recognize that they are too poor to nurture baby Nina's superb vocal talent so they make the ultimate sacrifice-they leave her at the ospedalo (a choral school for orphans). Renamed Catarina, the girl fulfills all expectations with her magnificent voice but her exuberant pranks present a disciplinary challenge. As she grows and learns, the entire family makes regular, anonymous visits. In the midst of her stellar rise to fame, however, her brother falls gravely ill and young Catarina must make her own ultimate sacrifice and risk her future career to preserve the family she has come to adore. She slips away to the Dolcis' home in the dark of night and her voice does, indeed, save Antonio. Best of all, her deed is perceived as good and brave and the Dolcis share a joyful and musical future together. Lyrical watercolor-and-tempera illustrations with marbleized borders perfectly capture the dark, somber moments of abandonment and desperate flight as well as the clarity and light of the school. The pastels of 18th-century Venice stand in sharp contrast to the bright-red school uniforms, and the golden hair of the Dolci family is a visual reminder of their special bond. Fascinating details abound. The text reveals the daily routine of the ospedalo and includes musical terms; the masked nobility, street urchins, and evocative architectural features in the illustrations add dimension and authenticity. An appended author's note describes the ospedalo's role in musical history. Brava, Catarina!-Carol Ann Wilson, Westfield Memorial Library, NJCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Orphan Singer | [] | Train |
17,146 | 2 | Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen, the author and illustrator of the Magic School Bus books, have collaborated for twenty years, bringing humor and true kidlike curiosity to science and learning. Booklist heralded Ms. Frizzle as "the wackiest, wisest teacher in picture books." Two MSB titles have been named School Library Journal Best Books of the Year, and they have won countless state book awards, from New York to Nebraska.; Title: Penguin Puzzle (Magic School Bus Chapter Books #8) | [
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17,147 | 0 | Hi, I'm Arnold. I'm one of the kids in Ms. Frizzle's class. I knew we were in deep when Ms. Frizzle announced our unit on ocean life, and I was right. On our field trip, we ended up underwater and face-to-face with all kinds of sharks, from great whites to goblin sharks. Then, when things got scary and we were really swimming in trouble, you'd never guess who helped us make the GREAT SHARK ESCAPE!Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen, the author and illustrator of the Magic School Bus books, have collaborated for twenty years, bringing humor and true kidlike curiosity to science and learning. Booklist heralded Ms. Frizzle as "the wackiest, wisest teacher in picture books." Two MSB titles have been named School Library Journal Best Books of the Year, and they have won countless state book awards, from New York to Nebraska.; Title: The Great Shark Escape (The Magic School Bus Chapter Book, No. 7) | [
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17,148 | 6 | After mastering the many I Spy books and then moving on to conquer the tougher-riddled I Spy Gold Challenger, kids begged Jean Marzollo and Walter Wick for an even greater challenge. Naturally, this creative team rose to the occasion, creating the ultimate: Extreme Challenger! Open to any page and find a mind-boggling array of things: "a lobster, a pig, a guitar, / Two skulls, a button, a spring, a car." Wick's exceptional photographic skill renders every object crystal clear, whether on a blank white background or against a backdrop of dusty old bookshelves with antique toys, keys, clocks, and tools. Marzollo's rhymes are straightforward yet clever, matching "an ace" with "a missing bottle's space," and "puffball shoes" with "sad blue ooze." Children will have so much fun "I spying," they won't even realize they're developing their visual discrimination ability, as well as their reading and vocabulary skills! Extra credit riddles at the end of the big, colorful book provide an additional test of readers' nimbleness, and the authors also encourage children to write their own rhyming picture riddles based on the illustrations in the book. Okay, all you eagle-eyes out there, have at it! (Ages 3 to 8) --Emilie CoulterFans of Walter Wick's previous delectable photographic feasts for the eyes will gobble up the I Spy Extreme Challenger!: A Book of Picture Riddles by Jean Marzollo. The volume includes a stunning spread of "Odds and Ends" (from the original I Spy) and a composition of gorgeous antique playthings in "The Toy Box Solution" (from I Spy Mystery). (Scholastic/Cartwheel, $13.95 40p ages 6-10 ISBN 0-439-19900-X; Sept.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: I Spy Extreme Challenger: A Book of Picture Riddles | [
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17,149 | 1 | A clever book for a clever dog, Dear Mrs. LaRue collects a series of guilt-inducing letters sent home by the cat-chasing, chicken-pie-eating Ike to his "cruel" owner Mrs. LaRue, whom he hopes will come to her senses and spring him from obedience school.Desperate to come home, Ike shows great enthusiasm for stretching the truth about his treatment at Brotweiler Canine Academy. Illustrator and author Mark Teague has developed a hilariously disdainful and dignified voice for the not-very-put-upon Ike, but Teague's most cunning innovation is the book's format: He splits each spread between what's really happening, done in color, and what Ike's imagining and exaggerating to Mrs. LaRue, in big thought bubbles using dramatic black and white. As Ike delivers his first letter, in his thought bubble we see Ike carted away in the Brotweiler Canine Academy paddy wagon ("We Aim to Tame"!), up a windy road to a scary-looking quasi-Transylvanian compound, complete with lightning and bats; in full-color reality, Brotweiler looks much more like the UCLA campus in spring bloom, with a sign pointing to the sauna (on the right) and the pool (on the left).Ike's first carefully typed letter pleads, "How could you do this to me? This is a PRISON, not a school! You should see the other dogs. They are BAD DOGS, Mrs. LaRue! I do not fit in." Subsequent letters describe the staff ("The GUARDS here are all caught up in this 'good dog, bad dog' thing"), the "crimes" that landed him there ("I'd like to clear up some misconceptions about the Hibbins' cats. First, they are hardly the little angels Mrs. Hibbins makes them out to be. Second, how should I know what they were doing out on the fire escape in the middle of January? They were being a bit melodramatic, don't you think?"), and his eventual plans for escape ("I'm sorry it has come to this, since I am really a very good dog, but frankly you left me no choice"). Teague drew inspiration from a couple of sneaky dogs in his own life; kids and grownups reading Ike's tall tales might be reminded of loyal and misunderstood pooches of their own. (Ages 4 to 8) --Paul HughesA dog's life is hardly to be envied if one believes the words of Ike, a rambunctious pooch sentenced to obedience school by his exasperated owner, Mrs. LaRue. Having repeatedly terrorized the neighbors' cats and snatched one snack too many from the kitchen counter, Ike finds himself enrolled at Igor Brotweiler Canine Academy. The hero begins a clever letter-writing campaign to Mrs. LaRue that paints a grim (and hopefully guilt-inducing) picture of his Brotweiler experience. But readers are privy to the hilarious truth. Teague (How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?) depicts the pampered pup at the spa-like academy in brightly colored vignettes, juxtaposed with black-and-white prison-like scenes that illustrate Ike's imagined hardship. He composes his correspondence with dramatic flair, whether describing his "inmate" experience ("The guards here are all caught up in this `good dog, bad dog' thing") or reflecting on his misdeeds back at home ("Were the neighbors really complaining about my howling?... Let's recall that these are the same neighbors who are constantly waking me up in the middle of the afternoon with their loud vacuuming").Throughout, the devilish laughs are in the details (waiters in white coats serving academy dogs gourmet meals and frozen drinks; Ike's images of a hard life in striped prison garb plus ball-and-chain). Even the duo's reunion (to much fanfare) plays off of an earlier joke. All in all, a tail-wagger of a book that will have readers howling with amusement. Ages 5-8.Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Dear Mrs. LaRue: Letters from Obedience School (LaRue Books) | [
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17,150 | 0 | TONY ABBOTT is the author of more than fifty novels for young readers, including more than thirty books in The Secrets of Droon series and two hardcover novels, Kringle and Firegirl. He was born in Ohio and now lives in Connecticut with his wife and two daughters.; Title: The Secrets of Droon #9: The Tower of the Elf King | [
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17,151 | 1 | "Up marched the saxophones, all 25 --sopranos and altosthey come five by five"The creators of "Bat Jamboree," which "School Library Journal" called "a witty combination of counting book and theatrical experience," are proud to introduce -- 385 marching band bats!From the drum majorette, who marches 1 X 1, to the sousaphones striding 10 X 10, these bats march in multiples to the tune of Kathi Appelt's snappy text and Melissa Sweet's boisterous illustrations.; Title: Bats on parade | [
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17,152 | 12 | How is it possible to count a complicated pattern of strawberry seeds or grapes on a vine or camel humps--in a blink of an eye? If children can open their minds to new ways of perceiving math, anything is possible! Greg Tang shows readers creative ways to use patterns and combinations of numbers to solve math puzzles quickly and effectively. Rather than laboriously counting 24 mushroom slices on a pizza, Tang suggests: "Let me give you some advice, / Just do half and count twice." And in adding the number of dots on a fan: "Instead of seeing groups of threes, / Count by fives and it's a breeze!"Every two-page spread features cheerful computer-generated art by Harry Briggs, depicting rows of camels, beaches full of seashells, and vines laden with grapes. Tang's witty little accompanying verses tickle the fancy even as they challenge the mind. Guided by hints in the verses, readers find solutions to each math riddle, by looking "askew" to find a pattern, subtracting in order to add, or adding numbers that have easy sums before clustering them to add in groups. Solutions and explanations are provided in the back of the book. With a little creativity and common sense, as opposed to formulas and memorization, Tang believes that all kids can do well in math--and have fun while they're at it. Readers of The Grapes of Math are already ahead of the game. (Ages 6 to 10) --Emilie CoulterThis clever collection of puzzles could spark the interest of even the mathematically challenged. The first-time collaborators serve up 16 math riddles, and team brisk verses ("Mama mia, pizza pie,/ How many mushrooms do you spy?") with bright computer-generated illustrations to teach problem-solving tricks and strategies. Each riddle offers a clue that nudges readers to look at the problem creatively the aforementioned "Large Pizza to Go!," for instance, hints, "Please don't count them, it's too slow,/ This hot pie was made to go!/ Let me give you some advice,/ Just do half and count it twice," while another riddle suggests, "Instead of seeing groups of threes,/ Count by fives and it's a breeze!" The simple, staccato rhymes and crisp lines of the artwork keep attention focused, while those who find themselves stumped can consult the "Answers" section at the back of the book, which offers an explanation of each problem and shows how to group objects together and look for patterns in order to speed up the calculation process. Whether counting fish, scallops, camel humps or ants at a picnic, this duo's enthusiasm for their subject matter is contagious. Ages 7-10. (Feb.) Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Grapes Of Math | [
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17,153 | 2 | Indomitable Fluffy experiences a solo school bus ride, purple goo, a lollipop, glitter, and even a greasy bus engine, as he saves the day! When Jasmine forgets to bring Fluffy home with her for the weekend, the fun begins. On a school bus to Jasmine's house, Fluffy discovers purple goo, lollipops, and glitter, becoming Rock Star Fluffy! He even saves the day when the bus breaks down. By the time Fluffy arrives at Jasmine's doorstep, he's ready for dinner . . . and a bath! When Fluffy the guinea pig is accidentally put on the wrong school bus, he ends up having a wonderful time.; Title: Fluffy's School Bus Adventure | [
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17,154 | 7 | Tal, a Chosen of the Orange Order, is having the worst luck lately. Just when he is getting ready for the Day of Ascension--a day when all the 13-year-old Chosen from the Castle of Seven Towers enter the spirit world of Aenir--his father disappears with the family's only primary Sunstone, which Tal needs for the ascension. Without it, he cannot enter Aenir and bind himself to a Shadowspirit--a kind of guardian being that serves as a friend and protector to the person it is bound to. And without a Shadowspirit, Tal will lose both his Chosen status and any hope of finding a cure for his mother's mysterious wasting illness, a cure that can only come from Aenir. Tal tries to beg, borrow, and even steal a Sunstone. But his attempts fail, and in his final act of thievery, Tal is thrown off the Castle of Seven Towers by a powerful Shadowspirit Keeper and into an adventure beyond his imagining.Australian fantasy author Garth Nix (well known for his novels Sabriel and Shade's Children, both ALA list picks) has joined with Lucasfilm to launch a six-book fantasy series about Tal's world, of which The Fall is the first installment. Packed with excitement and wonderfully weird creatures like the living sea of Selski and the hungry, one-horned Merwin, Nix's latest tale will enchant readers. Containing elements of The Golden Compass and the Harry Potter books, The Seventh Tower is an epic fantasy not to be missed. (Ages 11 to 14) --Jennifer Hubert Scholastic will feel the force once again. The New York-based kids pubco has inked a deal to publish a new title for Lucasfilm imprint LucasBooks. The only book to come out of the deal-according to Scholastic PR, the two companies haven't discussed collaborating on additional titles-called The Seventh Tower (L)S$4.99), is scheduled to hit stores in June in paperback. Penned by Australian author Garth Nix, The Seventh Tower is a fantasy series targeted to readers in the eight to 12 range. Scholastic will release the second book in the series in September, to be followed by two quarterly releases. Starting in April, Scholastic will kick off its marketing campaign in support of the series, which includes a national print ad campaign, a Seventh Tower Web site, and a Seventh Tower kids hotline. Also in April, Scholastic will distribute one million Seventh Tower teaser booklets to kids in the U.S. through its network of school book clubs. The deal marks the second time in the last year Scholastic and Lucas have worked together. Last year, Scholastic published a range of titles based on Lucas's Star Wars prequel The Phantom Menace. SA; Title: The Fall (Seventh Tower #1) | [
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17,155 | 14 | Scooby-Doo and his friends from Mystery, Inc. have been especially good this year. So as a special treat, Santa's invited them to visit him at the North Pole! Scooby, Shaggy, Fred, Velma, and Daphne can't wait to meet the one and only Santa Claus. But when someone steals Santa's magic sack of gifts, it looks like there's a mystery to solve! Now Scooby and the gang are sniffin' for clues inside Santa's Bake Shop. Can they track down the thief before Christmas? It's up to Scooby-Doo...and you!; Title: Scooby-Doo and Santa's Bake Shop: A Scratch-N-Sniff Christmas Story (Cartoon Network Scooby-Doo) | [
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17,156 | 0 | Sent from her native Scotland to live in the court of her future father-in-law, King Henry II of France, young Mary, Queen of Scots, spends her time attending balls, hunting and hawking, learning Latin and fractions and music, and playing with her future husband, Francis. In Kathryn Lasky's fictionalized diary of the 11-year-old queen, readers will get a piquant taste of 16th-century life in Europe. Mary is quite aware of her role as the betrothed to France's royal family. Playing chess together one day, Francis comments to Mary, "Did it ever strike you, Mary, that we are not so much children and sons and daughters of parents as we are pieces on a gigantic chessboard called Europe? You are given to me to help checkmate England." As with the other titles in the Royal Diaries series (Elizabeth I: Red Rose of the House of Tudor, etc.), a fact-packed historical note, epilogue, paintings, and family tree provide just enough additional information to whet the appetites of readers for more about the ill-fated queen of Scotland and France. (Ages 9 to 14) --Emilie CoulterGrade 4-8-Mary was only nine months old when she was crowned Queen of Scotland, succeeding her father, King James V. Because of the many political conflicts, she was separated from her mother and her country at the age of five. To forge an alliance with France, she was betrothed to Francis, the son of King Henry II of France and Queen Catherine de Medici. Mary was promptly sent to live in their care until she was old enough for the marriage to take place. That is where this story begins, as she chronicles her life throughout a one-year period. Life in France is filled with dances, playing with her future husband, and hawking, which is Mary's favorite pastime. However, the girl's life is made very difficult by the jealous queen. She finds comfort though in Henry's mistress Diane de Poitier, who is very much the lady and gives Mary strength and inspiration throughout the good and bad times. As with the other titles in the series, this diary is packed with facts that will give readers a wonderful opportunity to learn about a unique heroine from history. A historical note, epilogue, reproductions, and a family tree provide just enough additional information to whet the appetites of readers who may want to continue to explore the background of this ill-fated queen.Janet Gillen, Great Neck Public Library, NYCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Mary, Queen of Scots: Queen Without a Country, France 1553 (The Royal Diaries) | [
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17,157 | 12 | The author of The Grapes of Math and Math for All Seasons continues his crusade to make math make sense by taking on the biggest of math bugbears: the multiplication tables!Greg Tang's proven methods--giving kids tools rather than rules and more memorization--pay off once again, as he uses rhymes and commonsense tricks to walk through the multiplication tables from zero to 10. For example, if you know how to multiply by two ("Two is very fast and fun, quickly double and you're done. What's that you say, be more precise? Okay then, just add it twice!"), then fours ("... please just always double twice!") and eights ("... doubling three times works just great!") should be a cinch. Some of the rhymes are even as clever as Tang's tips: Over a panda pool game, he advises, "Nine is faster to compute if at first you overshoot. Here's a very clever tack, do 10 times and then subtract! What is 9 x 9? It's ten 9's minus 9.... What is 9 x 7? It's ten 7's minus 7."Tang's text makes for a fun read-along, and illustrator Harry Briggs keeps things interesting with his computer-generated, animal-inspired spreads, with dancing chickens, ice-cream-flinging monkeys, and a fortunetelling cat. Kids won't feel left out of the action either: each section ends with a couple of challenges, and a key in the back spells out all the answers. (Ages 9 to 12) --Paul HughesThe team behind The Grapes of Math and Math for All Seasons follows up with a third title for aspiring mathematicians: The Best of Times: Math Strategies That Multiply by Greg Tang, illus. by Harry Briggs. Tang eschews multiplication tables in favor of emphasizing a better understanding of numbers and quantities. Bouncy, rhyming ditties remind kids, among other things, that 0 times anything is zero ("For every problem it's the same,/ zilch or zero is its name!") Briggs's cheery signature artwork, featuring an active menagerie, keeps the concepts clear and the mood light. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Best Of Times | [
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17,158 | 12 | Believe it or not, math doesn't have to be a torture device teachers use to punish their students. In fact, with a few simple tricks, math can become--dare we say it?--fun! Greg Tang, creator of the popular The Grapes of Math, bestows his considerable wisdom on a slightly younger audience (ages 5 to 8) with Math for All Seasons. This collection of rhyming math puzzles encourages kids to think through problems, rather than relying on memorization and formulas. Each of illustrator Harry Briggs's computer-generated, color-saturated spreads features seasonal treasures such as clusters of tulips or spikes of icicles. Readers study the verse and picture, strategizing and looking for patterns in order to add up the objects without counting one by one. Soon, their eyes and minds will open to consider many ways of problem solving, not just the obvious ones. Solutions and explanations are provided in the back of the book. (Ages 5 to 8) --Emilie CoulterMove over, worksheets and pencils! The team behind The Grapes of Math once again proves that posing number problems through verse and vivid pictures is a powerful path to math learning. With titles like "Raining Cats and Frogs" and "Amazing Grain," the poems span the seasons, encouraging readers to look for patterns and symmetry in the playful illustrations. Each poem poses a "how many" question about the accompanying picture of seasonal items, from acorns and hatching chicks to dandelions and icicles. Several creatively convey facts about their timely topics, as in "Not-So-Dandy Lions": "These lions are a stubborn breed-- / There's never just a single weed./ The trouble starts when they get loose,/ They catch a breeze and reproduce!" the simple verse then hints at effective strategies to make counting faster and easier. With 10 dandelions pictured on the opposing page, Tang poses the question "How many plants are still in bloom?" then suggests: "Count by fives the plants you see,/ Then subtract the seedy three!" Briggs sprinkles his computer-generated artwork with fun-loving graphics throughout. Summer-themed poems show a pigeon wearing swim goggles diving into a bird bath and a lemonade-drinking butterfly. Any time of year is a good time to delve into these pictorial puzzles. Ages 7-10. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Math For All Seasons: Mind-Stretching Math Riddles | [
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17,159 | 0 | Grade 2-4-In Patriots, Hope, 10, lives in Philadelphia in 1777. George Washington and his troops are nearby fighting the Redcoats, who capture the city and move into her home. Gregory engages readers with the tumultuous elements of conflict and war, making this book a page-turner. Flying follows Corey, 10, an escaped slave who is now forging a life as a free person in Canada with his family. With the exception of the rescue of his best friend, there is little excitement in this plotless, formulaic story. Also, Corey's facility with language doesn't ring true. The historical note at the end of each volume offers interesting facts and a few black-and-white photos. The large font size and short entries make these books quick and accessible to reluctant and good readers alike. Although not great literature, they may be popular historical-fiction choices for kids who are willing to suspend disbelief.Be Astengo, Alachua County Library, Gainesville, FL Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: My America: We Are Patriots: Hope's Revolutionary War Diary, Book Two | [
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17,160 | 0 | Being a princess is not all glittery parties and lavish holidays by the sea. Well, actually, it is, but it's not all fun. Young Princess Victoria is constantly surrounded by family and advisors, allowing her no privacy and very few opportunities to express herself until she purloins an old ledger book from one of Kensington Palace's stables. She promptly begins recording her secrets, daily trials, and naughty witticisms (her uncle, King George IV, has big, plump hands, "the size of a plucked quail.") in this very incongruous journal. The biggest secret of all, however, is one that is kept from our heroine. It is not until well into her two-year-long diary that Victoria pieces together her family tree to discover that she is next in line to the throne. This intriguing installment of the Royal Diaries series will inspire many readers to delve deeper into Queen Victoria's life as the longest reigning queen of England. Author Anna Kirwan's fictionalized account is entertaining and enlightening, packed with facts about royal customs in the early 19th century. Historical notes, a family tree, and photos provide more factual information for the curious reader. (Ages 9 to 12) --Emilie CoulterGr 4-7-A charming portrayal of three years in the childhood of Queen Victoria. The nine-year-old begins by confessing that she stole a livestock ledger from the stable in order to have a journal in which to write her private thoughts. She fills the pages with details of life in Kensington Palace, from the menu at breakfast, her daily lessons and tutoring sessions to a ball given by her uncle the King, a vacation by the sea, and the negative influence of Captain Conroy, one of her mother's advisers. Throughout, the princess exhibits a shrewd awareness of palace life and a growing sense of the larger role she is being prepared for and must shortly assume. An epilogue reveals that Victoria became Queen just after her 18th birthday. While at first the young princess's voice appears a bit mature, as readers learn more about her demanding education and extraordinary upbringing, she becomes more plausible. A historical note, photographs, a family tree, and a glossary of characters round out the novel. Fans of the series will be delighted.Kristen Oravec, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Strongsville, OHCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Royal Diaries: Victoria, May Blossom of Britannia, England 1829 | [
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17,161 | 0 | Grade 4-6-Zettie, 12, is a companion to the daughter of a once-wealthy Frenchman. An African slave, she was purchased as a gift for Marie-Louise and although well treated, she longs to be free. After Marie-Louise's father dies, her older brother threatens to sell the slaves and marry off his sister to an older, unattractive, but wealthy man to keep himself out of debtor's prison. Marie-Louise convinces her fiance to purchase Zettie as her wedding gift, and the two girls, with the help of a friend, flee to Spain, and then to America. They sail to a British-controlled fort in the area that would later become New York State. The rest of the book describes life at the fort, the effects of the French and Indian War on the relations with the Native Americans, and Marie-Louise's search for her younger brother, who had been captured by the Delaware Indians. The diary is a straightforward account with very little emotion. Zettie simply records the events of the day with few comments as to her thoughts and feelings, and her character is never fully developed. The other figures are even more shadowy. The quality of the black-and-white period maps, portraits, landscapes, etc., is poor. It is unfortunate that a book written about this time period, on which there is little fiction available for this age, is not up to the author's usual standard.Nancy P. Reeder, Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, Columbia, SCCopyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 5-9. Her mother died giving birth to her on a slave ship to France, and Lozette ("Zettie") grew up in France as companion and slave to upper-class Mary-Louise. Now at 12 she finds herself with her French mistress in New York Colony at the end of the French and Indian War in 1763. Like other books in the Dear America series, this story is told as a fictionalized diary, and as usual, the blend of fact and fiction, which includes a contrived "epilogue," is confusing, especially as most middle-graders won't know much about this early colonial history. But McKissack does provide an immediate view of the period (including the horrifying decision to give the Indians blankets infected with smallpox), and the personal story brings a fresh perspective to issues of race and class. Compared with some of the poor white servants, Zettie is privileged. She can't do any household chores, but she can read, and she helps the soldiers write home. Her struggle to give up comfort and protection and find true independence is the most moving part of a story seldom told. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Look to the Hills: The Diary of Lozette Moreau, a French Slave Girl, New York Colony 1763 (Dear America Series) | [
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17,162 | 0 | And they all come -- shepherds and townsfolk, neighbors and strangers, grown-ups and children -- to see and celebrate the child sleeping in the manger. A poetic text and glowing paintings retell this well-known story with a simplicity and richness that fill the heart with peace.; Title: Come and see: A Christmas story | [
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17,163 | 0 | DEBBIE DADEY and MARCIA THORNTON JONES came up with the idea for The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids when they both worked at a school in Lexington, Kentucky. Today Debbie and her family live in Fort Collins, Colorado. Marcia and her husband still live in Kentucky.; Title: Ghosts Don't Ride Wild Horses (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, #44) | [
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17,164 | 0 | Grade 4-8-Grace, 12, details the hardships she endures with her family and neighbors. She describes how they must scrub their house constantly, knead bread in a drawer, and breathe through damp handkerchiefs during a "duster." Even graver dangers abound: dust pneumonia, plagues of jackrabbits, and the loss of livelihood for farmers. Most compelling are the tiny joys that make life bearable: a baby jackrabbit, a dress lovingly created from a floral flour sack. An epilogue that provides a lively summary of the rest of their lives has more plot than most of this episodic novel. The winner of an Arrow Book Club/Dear America Student Writing Contest, the 15-year-old author interviewed several people who lived through the Dust Bowl. One small error appears in the notes: The Dust Bowl caused one of the United States's largest migrations, but at one million people, it is not the largest. As an example of what a teen can achieve when she explores her neighborhood and nations past, Survival succeeds. Karen Hesse's Out of the Dust (Scholastic, 1997) provides a more poetic view of this period. Combine those two books with Milton Meltzer's Driven from the Land (Benchmark, 2000), Jerry Stanley's Children of the Dust Bowl (Crown, 1992), Elizabeth Partridge's Restless Spirit (Viking, 1998), and William Durbin's The Journal of C. J. Jackson: A Dust Bowl Migrant (Scholastic, 2002) for a unit about one of the country's worst ecological disasters.Tina Zubak, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PACopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 4-8. In a strong Dear America series book, Grace Edwards uses her journal to tell the story of a year (1935) in the Texas Panhandle town of Dalhart during the days of the Dust Bowl. Centered on a 12-year-old's perspective of home and school, chores and friends, Grace's diary reveals in graphic detail what life was like when farms failed, families went hungry, and children died from dust pneumonia because no rain fell. Old photographs and advertisements, part of the Historical Notes section, add further detail to a rather depressing, but fictionalized, authentically flavored account of a significant portion of American history, which is made more remarkable by the fact that Janke was only 15 years old when the novel was published. The story grew from a selection she wrote for the 1998 Arrow Book Club/Dear America Student Writing Contest. Frances BradburnCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Survival in the Storm: The Dust Bowl Diary of Grace Edwards, Dalhart, Texas 1935 (Dear America Series) | [
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17,165 | 0 | To 11-year-old Minnie Swift, Christmas, 1932, is not going to be the time of bounty she's used to. Instead, it has become the "Time of the Dwindling." The Great Depression has changed everything: Minnie's father is working fewer and fewer hours, her hungry family eats more and more aspic and "rumor of pork" (high up on the Vomitron, a zero-to-ten scale Minnie and her brother have invented to determine the vileness of their meager dinners), and a tiny orphan girl has joined their family from Heart's Bend, Texas. Minnie finds a worthy outlet in her daily journal, in which she records the sometimes troubling, sometimes exhilarating experiences of one winter month in Indianapolis during the depression. Nothing can subdue Minnie's lively spirit, although the disappearance of her father challenges her sorely.Kathryn Lasky's latest addition to the Dear America series is chock-full of period details: Greta Garbo's hairstyle, The Shadow radio program, Charlie Chan, Hooverville shantytowns, Buck Rogers, Amelia Earhart, and phrases like yee gads and go-to-the-dickens. Minnie is an exuberant and witty chronicler of her family life, as well as the world outside. Young readers will come away from Christmas After All with a strong image of life in the 1930s, and a sense of the resiliency and ingenuity of many Americans during that deeply troubled time. A historical note and photos follow the diary, providing background to help readers understand the era in which the fictional Minnie lived. (Ages 9 to 14) --Emilie CoulterKathryn Lasky adds to the Dear America series with Christmas After All: The Great Depression Diary of Minnie Swift, set in Indianapolis, Ind., in 1932. Even though things look bleak, Minnie's family figures out a way to celebrate the holiday. Period photographs and the lyrics to Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? add historical color.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Christmas After All: The Great Depression Diary of Minnie Swift, Indianapolis, Indiana 1932 (Dear America Series) | [
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17,166 | 0 | Gr. 4-8. This Dear America book is unusual in that it is based on real people and events in 1873. Bauer's great-grandfather Reverend Rodgers led his family and congregation from England to Minnesota, the jumping-off point for this fictional diary, narrated by Rodgers' oldest daughter, Polly, age 14. The long and unpleasant voyage and the settlers' horror at their barren and inhospitable new land are vividly set down, and it is the latter that forms the backbone of Polly's story. She describes the family's sod house, the ineptness with which the town-bred English attempt to build and farm, and the endless oppressive heat, unendurable cold, and plagues of locusts. No wonder the settlers eventually vote to reject their pastor! Accompanied by photos of the Rodgers family and scenes of the settlement, this is an engrossing look at the hardships faced by many pioneers. Eva MitnickCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Land of the Buffalo Bones: The Diary of Mary Ann Elizabeth Rodgers, An English Girl in Minnesota, New Yeovil, Minnesota 1873 (Dear America Series) | [
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17,167 | 0 | TONY ABBOTT is the author of more than fifty novels for young readers, including more than thirty books in The Secrets of Droon series and two hardcover novels, Kringle and Firegirl. He was born in Ohio and now lives in Connecticut with his wife and two daughters.; Title: Quest for the Queen (Secrets of Droon #10) | [
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17,168 | 1 | Farmer Brown's problems REALLY begin when his cows start leaving him notes....; Title: Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type | [
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17,169 | 0 | DEBBIE DADEY and MARCIA THORNTON JONES came up with the idea for The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids when they both worked at a school in Lexington, Kentucky. Today Debbie and her family live in Fort Collins, Colorado. Marcia and her husband still live in Kentucky.; Title: Mrs. Jeepers' Monster Class Trip (The Adventures Of The Bailey School Kids) | [
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17,170 | 0 | Gr. 4-8. Steeped in period detail and related with immediacy by an intelligent, sensitive, 14-year-old princess, this entry in the Royal Diaries series transports readers to seventeenth-century India during the Moghul Dynasty. Jahanara, favorite daughter of Emperor Shah Jahan and the most beloved of his four wives, writes about family jealousies, court intrigues, and war strategies, as well as the extravagant lifestyle of her royal family, who live in a setting where wall murals of flowers crafted in gemstones glitter by lamplight as though in bloom. Readers encounter historical figures, such as Empress Mumtaz Mahal, for whom the Taj Mahal was built, as well as fictional characters introduced to explore the practices of the times--among them, the gardener, whose eyes were stitched closed as punishment for spying. The language seems true to the thoughts and sensitivities of a young teen, and Lasky's meticulous research is evident throughout the journal, which references issues such as religious tolerance, the impact of Islamic extremism, and women's efforts to gain respect--issues that are as vital today as they were during Jahanara's life. Ellen MandelCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The Royal Diaries: Jahanara, Princess Of Princesses: India, 1627 (The Royal Diaries) | [
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17,171 | 0 | Feeling a little bored? Restless? This looks like a job for Captain Underpants! "Tra-la-laaaaaa!" This outrageously funny series by Dav Pilkey is sure to make bookworms out of reluctant readers. Who could resist the subversive adventures of George and Harold, who are often fairly solid citizens: "Whenever anything bad happened, George and Harold were usually responsible." After hypnotizing their school principal and turning him into their own made-up superhero, the boys and Captain Underpants embark on several chapter books' worth of adventures. Magnificently atrocious schoolboy humor and cartoon-style illustrations have made this award-winning series wildly popular among beginning and chapter-book readers. This boxed set includes all four epic novels in paperback: The Adventures of Captain Underpants, Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets, Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space, and Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants, as well as--believe it or not--a Captain Underpants whoopee cushion. Fantastic! Silly! Irresistible! (Ages 7 to 12) --Emilie Coulter"Pilkey's sharp humor shines, and is as much fun for parents as their young readers." -PARENTS' CHOICE FOUNDATION"Combines empowerment and empathy with age-appropriate humor and action" -BOOKLIST"Celebrates the triumph of the good-hearted."-THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK AND MEDIA ASSOCIATION"(One of the) 5 Books That All Children Should Read" -HEALTHY FAMILY MATTERS"They'll (parents) appreciate children laughing as they dive in and page through this old-fashioned thing called a book." -THE NEW YORK TIMES"For every downtrodden fun-seeking kid who never wanted to read a book."-SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL; Title: Captain Underpants Boxed Set | [
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17,172 | 2 | A mother fox's affection for her little one is played out in greeting-card sentiments and McPhail's (If You Were My Bunny) winning artwork. Reassuring quatrains ("I love you when you're sad/ and need a kiss and hug./ I love you when you're playful/ and rolling on the rug") convey her unconditional love. McPhail's cozy watercolor illustrations offer tangible examples of the child's many moods, as when the "bashful" youngster hides behind the mother's knee as guests arrive, or gazes up at her when presenting her with a valentine ("I love you when you're proud,/ your head held in the air"). In this warm and fuzzy hug of a book, a parent's love knows no bounds. Ages 3-6. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.reS-K-Suitable for a slightly older audience than Susan Heyboer O'Keefe's Love Me, Love You (Boyds Mills, 2001), this title also invites comparison with Sam McBratney's Guess How Much I Love You (Candlewick, 1995). Baker's text catalogs a child's many moods while promising that none of them will change the way the mother feels about her offspring. Appealing, full-color illustrations of an anthropomorphic mother fox and her kit are done in McPhail's trademark style. The focus in each picture is squarely on the pair. The cozy cottage setting, vaguely old-fashioned dress, and low-tech playthings and pursuits (a ball and a toy airplane for the child; sharing cookies, picking flowers, and knitting for the mom) emphasize the timelessness of Baker's reassuring message. Written as a series of rhyming couplets, one per picture, the text occasionally has a singsong quality. However, it succeeds admirably at evoking the unconditional love of parent for child. And that's probably all young listeners will really care about. Make room on your shelves for one more sweet story in this genre.Lisa Dennis, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PACopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: I Love You Because You're You | [
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17,173 | 1 | Jane Goodall might be a household name for most grownups, thanks to her pioneering work with chimpanzees and more recent efforts at habitat preservation. But many kids don't know the Goodall story and will love this chance to hit the ground in Tanzania and learn about the remarkable scientist and her beloved chimp friends. With dozens of vintage photographs, Goodall recounts her early research in Gombe National Park, including a recap of her childhood and how she came to know Louis Leakey and first enter the bush. With clear and careful prose, Goodall explains her findings about chimp communities and communication, the role of hierarchies, and what sort of threats chimpanzees face today. Best of all, Goodall's account always keeps curious young readers in mind, even relating some of her mistakes, such as when she became too close to her subjects and interfered with her own research.Young protoscientists will appreciate Goodall's frank descriptions, from kerosene-can-assisted dominance displays to her discovery that chimps engage in hunting and warlike behaviors, and hopefully, such detail will inspire further interest in the future of chimpanzees and other threatened species. Proceeds from the book will go to Roots & Shoots, a "grassroots environmental and humanitarian education program for young people" under the Jane Goodall Institute. Because "hundreds of roots and shoots--young people like you--around the globe can break through and make the world a better place for all living things." (Ages 4 to 8) --Paul HughesStriking an admirable balance between scientific reporting and deep affection, Goodall's (My Life with the Chimpanzees) impassioned introduction to the creatures to whom she's dedicated her life's work may well ignite in readers a similar appreciation. "Chimpanzees are more like humans than any other creature living today," argues Goodall. She supports her claims with firsthand observations of chimp communication, relationships and behavior culled from 41 years of experience, primarily in what is now Gombe National Park in Tanzania. She describes with humor how the knuckle-walking chimps "don't like putting their hands on the ground when it is cold or wet," and records familiar sibling dynamics as Frodo follows his older brother Freud's examples. Dramatic close-up color photographs illustrate Goodall's unique relationship with her subjects; in one, she grooms alpha male David Greybeard; in another stunning scene, Jou-Jou, newly freed from captivity in a Congolese zoo, reaches out to touch Goodall's forehead. She documents the chimps' recognizable emotions of sadness, affection and fear, as well as their ability to create tools, learn American Sign Language and operate computers. An especially poignant story tells of eight-year-old Flint, who was with his mother, Flo, when she died: "He died six weeks after losing Flo. I think he died of grief." In closing, Goodall catalogues the many threats to the animals in the wild and in captivity, yet she ends this remarkable volume with a note of hope and invites readers to join her efforts in protecting chimps worldwide. Ages 8-up. (Oct.)be donated to Roots & Shoots, an education program at the Jane Goodall Institute.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Chimpanzees I Love: Saving Their World And Ours (Byron Preiss Book) | [
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17,174 | 12 | Opo gave children rides on her back; Spray was the first dolphin born in a tank; Doris and Buzz talked to each other; and Tuffy was trained to save lives. Readers meet these fascinating creatures and others while learning how dolphins survive, how scientists study them and more.; Title: Nine True Dolphin Stories | [
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17,175 | 2 | As a child, Dav Pilkey was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD. Dav was so disruptive in class that his teachers made him sit out in the hall every day. Luckily, Dav loved to draw and make up stories, so he spent his time in the hallway creating his own original comic books.In the second grade, Dav Pilkey created a comic book about a superhero named Captain Underpants. His teacher ripped it up and told him he couldnt spend the rest of his life making silly books. Fortunately, Dav was not a very good listener.Dav has gone on to create award-winning and bestselling books for children. His Captain Underpants series has more than 80 million copies in print worldwide and has been translated into more than 28 languages. In 2017, DreamWorks Animation brought the character to the silver screen in the feature film adaptation Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, and Netflix is now streaming The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants TV show.Davs latest creation, Dog Man, continues to be a #1 New York Times bestselling series with more than 13 million copies in print worldwide and translations available in more than 21 languages. Dav is also the creator of the Dragon series, the Dumb Bunnies series, Dog Breath, and The Paperboy, which is a Caldecott Honor Book.Dav lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife.; Title: Las aventuras del Capitán Calzoncillos (Spanish Edition) | [
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17,176 | 0 | Gr 5-8-"Today I embark on a great journey." This initial, optimistic entry in a 15-year-old orphan's journal exemplifies the Donner Party's hopes for a new and better life in California. Although he knows that James Reed and George Donner lack experience in such an endeavor as a trek west, Deeds believes in the men. He describes the many difficulties encountered on the journey, including river crossings, poor roads, and fear of Native Americans. Little by little, the hardships increase-members of the group die from illness or injury, and the number of wagons dwindles. The decision to use the Hasting "shortcut" proves deadly. Trapped in the snow and facing starvation, the Donner Party is transformed from a group of cooperative and generous people into one plagued by suspicion and selfishness, resorting even to cannibalism (no graphic details). In the epilogue, readers are told that Deeds and his friend Edward Breen were among the first to discover gold in California. Using actual events and characters, this fictional journal brings a tragic story to life, showing the changes in people brought about by incredible hardships. A selection of archival photographs is included.Lana Miles, Duchesne Academy, Houston, TXCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Gr. 5-7. Using the diary format the My Name Is America series is known for, Philbrick recreates the events of the ill-fated Donner party through the eyes of Douglas Deeds, a 15-year-old orphan. Deeds recounts the jockeying for power between greenhorn organizers George Donner and James Reed; the leaders' dogmatic reliance on a poorly researched travel guide; and the series of bad decisions that culminated in the group's being stranded without food for the winter in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Philbrick shows the action rather than merely telling about it, but he deals discreetly with the issue of cannibalism, sending Douglas off crying into the forest as the others prepare to "take advantage of what has been provided." What has taken place will still be clear to most readers. This is historical fiction that will spark discussions about both ethics and leadership. Kay WeismanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: My Name Is America: The Journal Of Douglas Allen Deeds, Donner Party Expedition, 1846 | [
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17,177 | 6 | PreS-Gr. 2. Penelope may be an ordinary girl, but she's convinced that she's a princess. After all, she has an adoring king and queen (her parents); thrones (a dining chair; a potty chair); a chariot (a stroller); and a crown. Overall, being a princess is delightful, despite the occasional disappointment or repercussion for being a bit too demanding. Both the text and the art are tongue-in-cheek, contrasting the tot's reality with her imaginative play (her banquet of sweets is really a burger, peas, and fries). The pictures are a sophisticated cartoonlike blend of swirling embellishments, heavy black outlines, and daubs of pastel colors, with Gran using a pale-pink background to suggest Penelope's fantasy world and white one (with a palette of gray) to denote Penelope's less glamorous reality. The art and subtle humor may draw more adults than kids, and the retro, curlicue cursive used for the text isn't easy to read, but princesses-in-the-making probably won't be able to resist the idea of creating a kingdom from the stuff of everyday life. Shelle RosenfeldCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Princess Penelope | [
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17,178 | 1 | There's no denying that kids love Clifford. The Big Red Dog has been a favorite since Norman Bridwell created him over 40 years ago. "I was working as a commercial artist in New York City. There wasn't much work, so I made some sample pictures and took them to several publishers. They all rejected my work. But one editor suggested that I try writing a book of my own to illustrate. I had done a painting of a little girl with a big red dog. That seemed like a funny idea, so I made up a story about them. I increased the dog's size from as big as a horse to as big as a house. My wife named the dog Clifford, and we named the little girl Emily Elizabeth after our daughter. In three days I had written the story and drawn the pictures for Clifford The Big Red Dog. When Scholastic called and said they wanted the book, I was stunned." Bridwell, who grew up in Kokomo, Indiana, lives now on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, with his wife, Norma. For more information about Norman Bridwell, visit: scholastic.com/tradebooks; Title: Clifford's Puppy Fun: A Lift-The-Flap Board Book With Stickers (Clifford, the Big Red Dog) | [
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17,179 | 1 | Author Joanna Cole and illustrator Bruce Degen make learning a spirited joyride, delighting young audiences with their fantastic journeys to the eye of a hurricane, the bottom of the ocean, and the center of the earth, to name just a few. Author and illustrator have said they were each inspired by an important teacher in their classroom days - very much like Ms. Frizzle! There are now more than 58 million Magic School Bus books in print, in a variety of formats, plus a wildly successful animated television series. Called "a can't-miss team" by School Library Journal, Cole and Degen live in Florida and Connecticut, respectively. For more information about Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen, visit: scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/books/authors; Title: The Magic School Bus Explores the World of Bugs | [
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17,180 | 10 | I've always loved adventure stories -- writing and reading them. When a friend told me about the adventures of Robin Hood he especially liked, I did some research. What I found was that there weren't any books children of 4th and 5th grade could read themselves. I kept my book adventurous and easy to understand. I used some of the Old English style of writing. Children and their teachers wrote me saying that my book was the best they had read about Robin Hood and his adventures. Ann McGovern, author; Title: Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest (Scholastic Junior Classics) | [
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17,181 | 12 | Grade 4-6-Based on the true-life experience of Charlotte Darkey Parkhurst, this Spanish translation of Muoz Ryan's popular 1999 title, promises to keep independent readers engaged through to the end. Charlotte finds her niche caring for horses after escaping from an unhappy life in an orphanage. Skilled at driving passenger coaches in New England during the early 1800s, she finds that her biggest challenge is dressing and acting like a man, which she must do to avoid being taken back to the orphanage. Eventually, her journey takes her to California, where she is surrounded with the bustle of the gold rush and becomes the first woman voter in the state. Charlotte, or "Charley," as she is called in the book, demonstrates strength in determination, self-sufficiency, goal setting, and citizenshipmaking an excellent role model. Well-placed b&w sketches are a handsome addi- tion to the text. This is a classic story of overcoming the odds and essential for any collection.Paul M. Kienlen, Alicia R. Chacon International School, El Paso, TX Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Un Caballo Llamado Libertad (Riding Freedom) (Spanish Edition) | [
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17,182 | 2 | PreS-Gr 2This much-needed addition to the series explores everyday situations. Yolen's rhyming text tackles recreational safety ("He wears/a good helmet/when riding his bike/takes bottles of water/when on a long hike."), safety at home ("Is he rough with the cat?/Does he stand up/on chairs?/When Mama says 'No!'/does he run down the stairs?"), and a reminder that every "dinosaur" should know when and how to dial 911. Teague's bright illustrations are wonderfully whimsical, with colorful dinosaurs taking up the bulk of the spreads. Their expressions, and those of the diverse humans, are a delight, from the worried looks of dinos behaving unsafely to the loving looks of caregivers seeing their charges safe and having fun. Seasoned dinosaur enthusiasts will appreciate having the proper name for each creature included in the text and endpapers. Books on safety can verge on didactic, but not this simple, lovely titleit's all sorts of fun. An excellent addition to all picture book collections.Amy Koester, Learning Experiences Department, Skokie PLPraise for the How Do Dinosaurs booksHOW DO DINOSAURS SAY GOOD NIGHT?An ALA Notable BookA SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL Best Book of the YearA BOOKLIST Editor's ChoiceA NEW YORK TIMES, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, and BOOKSENSE bestseller."A delight from start to finish; better buy more than one." --BOOKLISTHOW DO DINOSAURS GET WELL SOON? A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the YearA Parent's Choice Award winner* "An excellent choice for story hours." --BOOKLIST, starred review* "The perfect prescription for the crankily bedridden." --KIRKUS REVIEWS, starred reviewHOW DO DINOSAURS SAY I LOVE YOU?A Parent's Choice Award winner"Kids should relate to the dinosaurs' mood swings and take heart in the notion that love conquers all." --PUBLISHERS WEEKLYHOW DO DINOSAURS SAY MERRY CHRISTMAS?"Don't pass up this exuberant guide to achieving yuletide harmony." --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNALHOW DO DINOSAURS SAY HAPPY CHANUKAH?"Yolen's characteristically wry verse is flawless in its rhyme and rhythm, and . . . the art's buttoned-up 1950s fashions and furnishings provide a comical visual contrast to the outlandish, brightly colored dinosaurs." --PUBLISHERS WEEKLYHOW DO DINOSAURS SAY I'M MAD?"Pair this outstanding title with Molly Bang's classic WHEN SOPHIE GETS ANGRY--REALLY, REALLY ANGRY. . . . Yolen's story is spot-on and can easily be used in a storytime about anger, or in a one-on-one setting." --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL". . . not only will this title be a favorite at storytime, it may also serve as a discussion starter about feelings and how best to express and cope with them." --KIRKUS REVIEWS; Title: How Do Dinosaurs Stay Safe? | [
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17,183 | 2 | Kindergarten-Grade 3-Deliriously happy and pungent, dump denizens Grubby Gurgle (soprano), Stanky Stoo (bass), and Ooga-Mooga (foot stomping/yodeling) revel in their mucky existence until Snooty Judy Butterfly tells them that they "exude a rank bouquet." Devastated, the three friends attempt to mimic Judy's metamorphosis from muddy peasant bug to lovely butterfly. They wrap themselves up in junk cocoons only to emerge sorrowfully in early May as their old unrefined selves. But good self-esteem rescues their happiness and they celebrate the fact that they're just plain gnarly and they love it that way. Loudly cartoonish and weirdly distorted, Graves's acrylic paintings on illustration board are eye-poppers. Illustrations, concept, and rhyming text (often in word bubbles) mesh to form a unified stinky nest of fun. Music by Funguso Smellagrossi for the aria "We're the Nasty Gnarlies" is reproduced on faux slimed pages at the story's end. The song gives the Gnarlies a chance to compare themselves rightfully to "garbage cans in bloom." As the jacket notes say, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder."-Liza Graybill, Worcester Public Library, MACopyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.K-Gr. 2. "We're fabulously smelly / Like pungent potpourri / What could be more beautiful / Than nasty gnarly we?" "We" equals Grubby, Stanky, and Ooga-Mooga, three bulbous, buglike denizens of the dump who spend their days cavorting in trash and celebrating their grossness in song--until a haughty butterfly sashays in and tells them they ought to "spiffy up." The trio jury-rig cocoons, hoping to reproduce the butterfly's "silk wrap" beauty treatment, and are briefly dismayed when the makeover has no discernible effects. Luckily, the three are resilient as they are ugly, smelly, and slimy, and they embrace their gnarliness with enthusiasm redoubled. Graves' vaguely toxic palette is well suited to the setting, and music is included, so teachers can (if they dare) lead a group rendition of the gnarlies' favorite ditty. Kids will relish these stinkers' gleeful unconcern for matters of personal hygiene, along with Graves' infectiously silly verses ("Rocka mumba floobie flow / Nocka wocka moly") and his irreverent spin on the just-be-yourself message. Jennifer MattsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Three Nasty Gnarlies | [
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17,184 | 2 | Kindergarten-Grade 2Witch twins Delia and Ophelia devise a spiteful plot to ruin Halloween for the neighborhood children. Using stinky socks that they've stolen out of their neighbors' laundry baskets, they create a spell to prevent the youngsters from saying trick-or-treat. What they say instead is smell my feet, meaning no candy for the hapless revelers. The witches are thrilled with the results until a pretty pink baby booty accidentally goes into the evil brew. This reverses the spell, and Delia and Ophelia are turned into cute babies who are adopted by the kindly old lady next door. The trick is on the witches as the neighborhood kids visit every day in the hopes of making the twins smile. The story is clever, but it does not match Jack Gantos's classic Rotten Ralph books (Farrar) for delicious wickedness. The text is uneven, never quite succeeding at being yucky or warm-and-fuzzy. Unnecessary details muddy the pace. Desimini's illustrations, done in collage and incorporating boldalmost garishcolors, are more effective than the story. They're humorous and eye-catching, although slightly reminiscent of the TV show South Park. A suitable filler for a holiday collection.Kara Schaff Dean, Needham Public Library, MA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-Gr. 2. Witch twins Delia and Ophelia love terrorizing their neighborhood. On walks, they aim their fire-powered umbrellas at passing children, and on stormy nights they snap off the electricity in surrounding houses. On Halloween, they make a potion of stolen dirty socks, and as their cauldron's smoke billows into the neighborhood, they laugh at the effects: trick-or-treaters are suddenly unable to utter any phrase except "Smell my feet." Then a clean, pink baby sock falls into the witches' brew, and everything is transformed: the trick-or-treaters become sweet natured again, and the witches get their due. This has a strong start, but once the potion goes awry, things become more convoluted, dulling the satisfaction that the witches' comeuppance should bring. Still, Desimini's lively cut-paper collages provide plenty of humor, and the giggly, spooky-time details in both words and pictures (mounds of stinky socks, bone picket fences) will satisfy the audience. Not a necessary purchase, but a suitable choice for collections needing fresh material for Halloween read-alouds. Gillian EngbergCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Trick-Or-Treat, Smell my Feet! | [
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17,185 | 6 | SOS--A whale is trapped in a fishing net! This looks like a job for... the little orange submarine. From the creator of other exciting, interactive minibooks on things that go (Little Green Tow Truck, Big Silver Space Shuttle, Big Blue Engine, etc.) comes a story that takes readers under the deep blue sea. When Ocean Lab radios the little orange submarine for help with a whale, the sub promptly responds. Young readers slide a tab to make the sub dive under the surface. Turning one wheel reveals something... fishy... on the sonar screen, and shifting another tab uncovers another deep-sea critter lurking in the seaweed--an octopus! But still no whale, until readers help the little submarine switch on the main beam to light up the seabed--and thar she blows. Now it's just a matter of using the mechanical arms to snip away the net, and the whale and the little orange submarine are free to go their separate ways.Ken Wilson-Max knows what grabs the interest of so many little readers--planes, trains, automobiles, and boats. Kids will love going along for a ride on the feisty sub, especially when they can manipulate the controls themselves. As with Wilson-Max's other interactive books, the main complaint might be that the flaps and tabs aren't quite sturdy enough for the eager fingers of his young fans. Still, if the mark of a well-loved book is its dog-eared quality, there's no doubt about these titles. (Baby to Preschool) --Emilie Coulter; Title: Little Orange Submarine (mini Version) | [
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17,186 | 12 | JERRY PALLOTTA lives in Needham, Massachusetts. His math books for Scholastic have sold more than 330,000 copies in trade.; Title: Hershey's Kisses Addition Book | [
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17,187 | 2 | Author Joanna Cole and illustrator Bruce Degen make learning a spirited joyride, delighting young audiences with their fantastic journeys to the eye of a hurricane, the bottom of the ocean, and the center of the earth, to name just a few. Author and illustrator have said they were each inspired by an important teacher in their classroom days - very much like Ms. Frizzle! There are now more than 58 million Magic School Bus books in print, in a variety of formats, plus a wildly successful animated television series. Called "a can't-miss team" by School Library Journal, Cole and Degen live in Florida and Connecticut, respectively. For more information about Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen, visit: scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/books/authors; Title: In The Rainforest (Magic School Bus) | [
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17,188 | 1 | Desimini's (Sun & Moon) day in the life of a firehouse dog seems uncharacteristically dull. The events themselves offer drama firefighters rescue a man in a burning house while Dot rescues the man's kitten but the matter-of-fact text and the static oil paintings are so low-key that they do not convey the excitement inherent in the plot. Devoid of dialogue or imagery, the narrative is occasionally interrupted by directives to the characters: "They pull on their big rubber boots and put on their pants and their jackets. Don't forget your helmets. You, too, Dot." But whether they are running, eating a bowl of soup or sliding down the firehouse pole, the multicultural men and women of the firehouse seem frozen in space. Their faces remain grim whether they are putting out the fire or playing checkers. The fire safety tips at the book's conclusion may be useful for fire safety lessons but, despite the cheery Dalmatian-spotted endpapers, this is a rather antiseptic view of these everyday heroes at work. Ages 3-up.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.reS-Gr 2-A simple story on a perennially popular topic. The circular tale begins and ends in the firehouse, a surprisingly cozy spot where Dot "sleeps by the firefighters' big rubber boots." Called away from their leisure activities, the dalmatian and her colleagues suit up to answer an alarm. When they reach a burning house, one firefighter rescues a sleeping man while Dot finds and carries out a tiny kitten. The fire is eventually put out and, their work done, the firefighters return to the firehouse. A short list of fire-safety tips appears on the final page. Desimini's bright colors and uncluttered compositions perfectly suit the straightforward style of her text. Whether picturing the firehouse, the city streets, or the burning house, the paintings offer quirky perspectives and unusual angles. The artist includes both genders and a variety of races on her fire-fighting team, but of course the real star is Dot, the fire dog.Lisa Dennis, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PACopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Dot the Fire Dog | [
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17,189 | 5 | Four cultures and 13 countries feature in this handsome volume. Each section begins with a brief description of the culture of origin and an appendix provides sources for the myths; the stories are embellished with oil paintings and traditional motifs. Ages 8-up.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Golden Tales | [
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17,190 | 2 | Robinson pays tribute to the values that she believes exemplified her father's life in this rather choppy collection of pieces, the majority of which have been published in earlier books. In chapters devoted to each of these nine principles (courage, determination, teamwork, persistence, integrity, citizenship, justice, commitment and excellence), she includes an entry by or about her father, a recollection of what she considers a memorable event in her own past and an article by or about an individual from among what she describes as her "heroes courageous men and women who have touched me personally." Entries in this last category include an excerpt from Christopher Reeve's autobiography, a portion of Bruce Markusen's biography of Roberto Clemente and an excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.'s A Testament of Hope. The author draws extensively from her father's I Never Had It Made, an autobiography as told to Alfred Duckett; as well as her own Stealing Home: An Intimate Portrait of Jackie Robinson, published in 1996. The result feels a bit cobbled together; through the amalgam of voices, it is Jackie Robinson's, rather than the author's, that emerges as the most compelling. Still, middle graders may well find inspiring the life and words of this first African-American major-league ball player and Hall of Famer. Ages 10-up.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Gr 6-8-This personal tribute by a daughter to her famous father is meant to inspire young readers. Topics include courage, determination, teamwork, persistence, integrity, citizenship, justice, commitment, and excellence. Each chapter begins with a reflection by Sharon Robinson on her own life and then is followed by speeches, columns, and writings extolling the values of other role models. Some of the selections are from Jackie Robinson's autobiography; others include Carl Rowan's piece on the courage of the "Kentucky colonel," Pee Wee Reese; Brian Lanker on Oprah Winfrey; Bob Greene on Michael Jordan; and Christopher Reeve writing about himself. While the audience seems to be young people, at times the context seems more for adults. Marian Wright Edelman's essay on parents as mentors will not have wide appeal to young people. The book is full of warm duotone photographs, seemingly taken from the family picture album. Unfortunately, they are often hazy or lacking in contrast. However, the book does remind readers that there is still much to learn from Jackie Robinson, and it would be of value in ethics classes as well as to teachers interested in presenting materials on role models.Edith Ching, St. Albans School, Mt. St. Alban, Washington, DCCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Jackie's Nine: Jackie Robinson's Values to Live By | [
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17,191 | 6 | Nothing beats a fire truck for toddler thrills. This rugged novelty book from Tonka features five firefighting vehicles: fire engine, ladder truck, rescue truck, fire chief's truck, even a fireboat. But that's not all. With wheels affixed to the board book's base, it's a moving truck itself! Illustrations of fairly "anatomically" correct vehicles are accompanied by brief, informative text (best read aloud by a grownup, who can explain the bigger words) about the functions of each vehicle. Persistently cheerful firefighters--men, women, brown-skinned, white-skinned--beam as they haul hacksaws and torches ("and axes too!") into presumably burning buildings (the illustrations never actually show flames). For those young readers who live for the sound of sirens or a glimpse of that familiar red truck, this sturdy little book is sure to be a winner. (Ages 3 to 6) --Emilie Coulter; Title: Tonka: Fire Trucks (big Board Book W/ Wheels) | [
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17,192 | 11 | Ever wonder what the real first Thanksgiving was like? In Plimoth, Massachusetts, sometime in the autumn of 1621, English settlers--known as Pilgrims--and the Wampanoag people shared a harvest celebration that eventually became swallowed up in myth and legend. Giving Thanks is a photographic reenactment of what might have taken place, based on true historical accounts. Starring Resolved White, a 6-year-old English boy, and Dancing Moccasins, a 14-year-old Wampanoag youth, this fascinating story alternates between their points of view to paint a picture of life in America during the 17th century. The two boys are cautiously intrigued by each other's cultures as their respective communities come together in peace to celebrate the gifts of the earth. Compelling photographs by Russ Kendall bring the time alive, while brief text by Kate Waters sets the tone and fills in details. Children who have only read about the first Thanksgiving in textbooks will glean a much more authentic understanding of this powerful historical event. (Ages 5 to 8) --Emilie CoulterIn the newest addition to their books about children of the 1620s, Kate Waters and Russ Kendall present a reenactment of that first holiday, Giving Thanks: The 1621 Harvest Feast. Photographs taken on Massachusetts' Plimoth Plantation, a glossary and suggested reading list make this a solid resource.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Giving Thanks: The 1621 Harvest Feast | [
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17,193 | 20 | reviously paired for A Child Was Born, Maccarone and Williams offer an unusually gentle bedtime verse, a sweetly distilled prayer for the very young. The work opens with a view of one pajama-clad child kneeling on a crescent moon to wave at another child, who leans over a star on the facing page; "Bless the moon" appears within the crescent, "Bless the stars" within the star. A series of multiethnic children goes on to bless toys, self and so on, ending with "Bless the children everywhere." God stays unnamed, which allows parents to decide how to adapt the verse to their own spiritual practices and leanings. Another distinctive aspect of this book is the author and artist's embrace of a childlike perspective: the blessing conferred on "the family/ in its house" is depicted in terms of a happy girl looking into a well-populated dollhouse. The warmly lit watercolors are scaled to show children large on the page, creating intimacy and implying the child's sovereignty over his or her small world. And with no more than six words per spread, even youngest members of the target audience will find it easy to commit the verse to memory. Ages 2-6.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.reS-A sweetly rhymed, very simple litany of blessings is asked upon things dear to little ones: the moon and stars; toy cars, trucks, and animals; chairs and table; pet mouse; dollhouse family; pillow, bed, and nightlight; myself from head to toe; water, earth, and air (as seen at the beach); and children everywhere. Softly colored, cartoon-style, double-page illustrations show winsome, sturdy, multiethnic boys and girls enjoying their favorite possessions and experiences. The appealing pictures and gentle rhythm of the words should soothe any preschooler to sleep.Patricia Pearl Dole, formerly at First Presbyterian School, Martinsville, VACopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: A Child's Good Night Prayer | [
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17,194 | 0 | Grade 4-6These two entries in the popular series illuminate tragic events in American history. When local girls begin to act strangely and accuse others of being witches, Deliverance Trembley believes them. However, after a trusted neighbor is implicated, she begins to have doubts and struggles to make up her own mind about the people accused. The story shows how one person's view could evolve over time. However, it is sometimes difficult to keep the characters straight, especially who is an accuser and who is accused. In 1909, Angela Denoto, a 14-year-old garment-factory worker, lives with her parents in New York City. She works long days and gives all of her pay to her Italian immigrant family. When union organizers come on the scene, Angela joins in the excitement. Later, her sister barely escapes a fire at the Triangle Waist Company, where she works. This story is told with lively details, from the noise in the factory to the heat in the family's tenement apartment. The description of the fire is graphic, with girls jumping out of windows to their deaths. Both books contain sections on life in America during the time and photos and illustrations. Additional titles for fans of the series.Kristen Oravec, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Strongsville, OH; Title: I Walk in Dread: The Diary of Deliverance Trembly, Witness to the Salem Witch Trials, Massachusetts Bay Colony 1691 (Dear America Series) | [
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17,195 | 0 | Grade 2-4-In Patriots, Hope, 10, lives in Philadelphia in 1777. George Washington and his troops are nearby fighting the Redcoats, who capture the city and move into her home. Gregory engages readers with the tumultuous elements of conflict and war, making this book a page-turner. Flying follows Corey, 10, an escaped slave who is now forging a life as a free person in Canada with his family. With the exception of the rescue of his best friend, there is little excitement in this plotless, formulaic story. Also, Corey's facility with language doesn't ring true. The historical note at the end of each volume offers interesting facts and a few black-and-white photos. The large font size and short entries make these books quick and accessible to reluctant and good readers alike. Although not great literature, they may be popular historical-fiction choices for kids who are willing to suspend disbelief.Be Astengo, Alachua County Library, Gainesville, FL Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 2-4. In 1858, nine-year-old Corey Birdsong and his family flee Kentucky and their lives as slaves. With the aid of the Underground Railroad, the Birdsongs arrive in Amherstburg, Canada. There, an entire community of people of color welcomes them and helps the family build new lives in freedom. Children need not be familiar with book one of Corey's diary, Freedom's Wings (2001), to take up this continuation. Through Corey's entries and the informative notes, children find out about African Canadians, like those in Corey's new home, who owned land and businesses, had their own churches and schools, and eagerly helped newcomers like the Birdsongs get on their feet. In the course of his diary, Corey escapes a slave catcher and helps a friend steal away from Kentucky to freedom--episodes that add excitement as well as historic relevancy. A solid addition to the My America series. Ellen MandelCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: My America: Flying Free: Corey's Underground Railroad Diary, Book Two (My America) | [
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17,196 | 0 | Grade 4-7 This novel is written from the viewpoint of Princess Sophie Augusta Fredericka of Anhalt-Zerbst, who later became Catherine the Great. The diary opens with an entry dated August 7, 1743, when Sophie is 14. Her mother obsesses over marrying her into a prestigious family. When the studious and rather plain-looking teen has an opportunity to marry Peter, Grand Duke of Russia, she must face the scrutiny of critical Empress Elizabeth. In her diary, Sophie talks about her home situation and recounts the hardships of travel to Russia, her efforts to please the empress, and her engagement. Gregory's strong characterizations bring the historically grounded figures to life. Events convey the difficulties of Russian life during 1743-1745. At first slow moving, the plot picks up speed when Sophie meets the empress. The diary concludes with her impending wedding. Supplementary materials include a family tree, black-and-white reprints of painted portraits of Catherine and family, a map of Prussia and Russia from 1744, and the author's commentary on her use of primary sources. Lynn K. Vanca, Akron-Summit County Public Library, Richfield, OH Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Catherine: The Great Journey, Russia, 1743 (The Royal Diaries) | [
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17,197 | 0 | Grade 4-8-Although not one of the most influential European royals, Elisabeth is still a fascinating character. As she begins her diary, the 15-year-old reveals her true passions-the outdoors, her family's home called Possenhofen, poetry, her pets, her father, and horseback riding. The household is in a fury as Helene, Elisabeth's older sister, prepares to meet their cousin Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria and her potential spouse. Then Mama decides that Elisabeth will accompany them in order to meet the emperor's younger brother. When they arrive, Franz Joseph pays little attention to his intended, but rather is smitten with Elisabeth and selects her as his bride. She is fraught with confusion, joy, and sorrow for her sister. Once she accepts his offer, the young Elisabeth has much to prepare. Six months later, she travels to Vienna for her wedding and the most dramatic change to her carefree existence. The diary ends there, but the epilogue explains that the marriage was an unhappy one, due primarily to the confining court rituals and the emperor's imposing mother. Historical notes provide further information about the young princess, her travels, her language skills, and her children. Photos and a family tree are also included. Elisabeth is a charming figure from the past, and this book should prove to be an enjoyable read for historical fiction and diary fans.Alison Grant, West Bloomfield Township Public Library, MICopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Elisabeth of Austria: The Princess Bride (The Royal Diaries) | [
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17,198 | 2 | Young wizard-in-training Harry Potter has had his hands full during his first four years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As if excelling on and off the Quidditch field isn't enough, Harry has heard evil voices in the walls, saved lives, and fended off convicts. Only time will tell how Harry will manage the certain dangers in store for him over the next few years. The first four titles of J.K. Rowling's magical, witty, exciting adventures are now available in a gift set, perfect for the legions of children whose big brothers and sisters (and parents) have made off with their copies. These gripping fantasy novels are on the road to becoming classics--don't wait to collect these lovely hardcover editions, illustrated by the talented Mary GrandPr. Each boxed set includes Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. (Ages 8 and older) --Emilie Coulter; Title: Harry Potter (4 Volumes set) | [
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17,199 | 2 | Grade 5-8Gram, Naomi, and Owen are happy at Avocado Acres Trailer Rancho until the day the children's mother arrives. After being gone so long that they don't recognize her, Skyla enters their lives, lavishing attention and presents on fifth-grade Naomi; however, she never seems to include Owen. After several weeks, the truth about her reappearance becomes apparent. Clive, her new boyfriend, wants Naomi to live with them and become the permanent baby-sitter for his daughter. The ensuing custody battle forces Gram, Naomi, Owen and a neighbor couple to make a hasty trip to Mexico to look for Santiago, the children's biological father and a well-known wood-carver. After a physically and emotionally exhausting search, they finally find him at the annual Christmas festival in their ancestral village. Even though the children will continue to live with their great-grandmother, this reunion gives them the reassurance of their father's love and support. Ryan has written a moving book about family dynamics. While she explores the youngsters' Mexican heritage and gives a vivid picture of life in and the art of Oaxaca, her story is universal, showing the strong bonds and love that make up an extended family. All of the characters are well drawn, and readers will share Naomi's fear until the judge makes the final decision about her future.Sharon Morrison, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, OK Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 4-7. Half-Mexican Naomi Soledad, 11, and her younger disabled brother, Owen, have been brought up by their tough, loving great-grandmother in a California trailer park, and they feel at home in the multiracial community. Then their alcoholic mom reappears after seven years with her slimy boyfriend, hoping to take Naomi (not Owen) back and collect the welfare check. Determined not to let that happen, Gram drives the trailer across the border to a barrio in Oaxaca to search for the children's dad at the city's annual Christmas arts festival. In true mythic tradition, Ryan, the author of the award-winning Esperanza Rising (2000), makes Naomi's search for her dad a search for identity, and both are exciting. Mom is demonized, but the other characters are more complex, and the quest is heartbreaking. The dense factual detail about the festival sometimes slows the story, but it's an effective tool for dramatizing Naomi's discovery of her Mexican roots and the artist inside herself. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Becoming Naomi Leon (Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature. Commended) | [
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