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17,800 | 7 | Grade 59This volume begins exactly where Tunnels (Scholastic, 2008) endedwith Will, Chester, and Cal on a train taking them away from the Colony to the deeper underground wilds. The authors waste no time with backstory and leap straight into the plot; they maintain a frenetic pace throughout via short chapters and nonstop action. The Styx, who tortured children in the last book, prove to be even more malevolent in this one. After teaming up with two renegades in the Deep, Will discovers that the Styx are planning to kill all of the humans living Topsoil so that the Colony can reclaim the Earth. Determined to stop them and to find his father, who is wandering lost in this underground world, Will is constantly running for his life, enduring hardships or caught in skirmishes with the militant Styx. There are dark moments in this bookreferences to torture, drug use, and intense violenceand several important characters die, but the pace is so rushed that readers have no time to dwell. Purchase where Tunnels is popular or where there is a need for action/adventure for readers who aren't afraid of the dark.Caroline Tesauro, Radford Public Library, VA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.In a clear case of bestselleritis, this bloated sequel to Tunnels (2008) offers a tangle of slow-moving plotlines both on and under the Earthmost of which are either eventually forced together by massive coincidences or left to dangle. Having survived multiple attacks from a subterranean religious organization plotting to clear the surface of human life, the main cast is left plunging down a huge well toward the planets center. What will they find? The many fans of the series wont be left too far in the dark, thanks to any number of broad hints and a sneak preview of the next volume. Grades 6-9. --John Peters; Title: Deeper (Tunnels, Book 2) | [
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17,801 | 2 | ANNE MAZER is a Mabel who secretly wants to be a Violet. She grew up in a family of writers in upstate New York. She is the author of more than thirty-five books for young readers, including The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes series and The Salamander Room.; Title: Mabel Makes The Grade (Sister Magic) | [
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17,802 | 2 | If ANNE MAZER had magic powers, she'd choose invisibility. Anne grew up in a family of writers in upstate New York. She is the author of more than thirty-five books for young readers, including The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes series. Visit Anne at www.AmazingMazer.com.; Title: Mabel Strikes A Chord (Sister Magic) | [
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17,803 | 0 | Ellen Miles loves dogs, which is why she has a great time writing Puppy Place books. And guess what? She loves cats, too! That's why she came up with a series called Kitty Corner. Ellen lives in Vermont and loves to be outdoors every day, walking, biking, skiing, or swimming, depending on the season. She also loves to read, cook, explore her beautiful state, play with dogs, and hang out with friends and family. Visit her website at EllenMiles.net.; Title: Patches (The Puppy Place, No. 8) | [
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17,804 | 2 | Ella the Elegant Elephant is the brainchild of the husband-and-wife team, Carmela and Steven D'Amico. Steven, with a strong interest in illustration, and Carmela, with a background in writing, had wanted to work together on a children's book project for years, even before they were married. Carmela explains, “I was striving for something substantial enough to stand alone as a story, but would also serve to showcase Steven's talents.” The idea of Ella the Elephant came to Carmela in a dream, and the couple developed the stories from there.; Title: Ella the Elegant Elephant - Audio | [
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17,805 | 2 | ANNE MAZER is a Mabel who secretly wants to be a Violet. She grew up in a family of writers in upstate New York. She is the author ofmore than thirty-five books for young readers, including The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes series and The Salamander Room.; Title: Violet Makes a Splash (Sister Magic, No. 2) | [
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17,806 | 2 | Mike Thaler was born in Los Angeles in 1936. After moving to New York City, he started his professional career drawing cartoons for adults in 1960. A children's book editor saw one of these cartoons and encouraged Mike to write for children. Since then, Mike has written over 140 children’s books and has become known as America’s “Riddle King.” Mike says that writing and riddles are a powerful way to stimulate a child’s interest in learning and creating. He is an award-winning author and illustrator and has been called “one of the most creative people in children’s literature.” Mike currently lives in Canby, Oregon.; Title: Teacher From Black Lagoon Read Along Library (From the Black Lagoon) | [
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17,807 | 0 | PreSchool-Grade 2In this rhymed account of Noah's famous voyage, the patriarch builds a rainbow-striped cruise ship and urges the animal pairs to board to escape the impending flood. Unending rain takes its toll on the critters' dispositions; some grow bored and others throw tantrums. Fortunately, the sun soon reappears, and Noah devises a plan to pass the time while the waters recede: he has the animals perform various tricks in a high-energy talent show. With all the noise and activity, the efforts of two caterpillars that quietly encase themselves in cocoons are overlooked by everyone but Noah. Their transformation into brilliant butterflies offers a fitting finale to the lengthy journey. Mitton's verse propels the story, which should be read aloud for maximum bounce and effectiveness. Parker-Rees's action-packed illustrations and the book's large format also facilitate group sharing. The creatures' facial expressions and body postures reveal their emotions, especially when they grow crabby and disgruntled. Those searching for a bedtime version of Noah's tale will need to look elsewherethis one is designed for active storytime fun.Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, Mankato Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: All Afloat On Noah's Boat | [
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17,808 | 7 | *Starred Review* Positing not just one secret civilization beneath Londons streets but many, this compelling doorstopper debut in a new series (apparently to be called Tunnels) pits two teens digging into the disappearance of ones father against a subterranean colony kept in Victorian squalor by the advanced science and ominous preaching of a mysterious semireligious body called The Styx. Though a tad slow off the mark, the plot quickly picks up speed as Will and Chester discover chains of inhabited or once-inhabited caverns down below, while enduring both physical and psychological torture in the course of multiple chases, captures, separations, and escapes. After learning the shocking truth about Wills supposed sister, Rebecca (who may play a larger role in future episodes), the pair, plus a local ally, are last seen hiding aboard a train chugging its way into even deeper unknown realms. The authors add distinctive, vivid touches to the somewhat trendy towns down below premise (frequent references to digging, disturbing odors, and dirty clothing), and the murderous, refreshingly competent Styx makes an uncommonly challenging adversary. The illustrations were seen only in placeholder samples, but by all other accounts, this appears to be a very promising series kickoff. Grades 6-9. --John PetersPraise for the Tunnels series:"Compelling." -Booklist, starred review"Exciting." -Kirkus Reviews"Thrilling." -The Columbus Dispatch"Nonstop action for readers who aren't afraid of the dark." -School Library Journal "An amazing world-with astonishing twists and surprises hiding around every corner." -www.teenreads.com"Fantastic fun-has a claustrophobia and griminess all its own.Well paced, exciting, and-in places-frightening. (You have been warned.) The danger in the darkness is very real and is well worth the wait." -Philip Ardagh; Title: Tunnels | [
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17,809 | 2 | Ellen Miles loves dogs, which is why she has a great time writing Puppy Place books. And guess what? She loves cats, too! That's why she came up with a brand-new series called Kitty Corner. Ellen lives in Vermont and loves to be outdoors every day, walking, biking, skiing, or swimming, depending on the season. She also loves to read, cook, explore her beautiful state, play with dogs, and hang out with friends and family. Visit her web site at www.EllenMiles.net.; Title: The Puppy Place #5: Buddy | [
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17,810 | 2 | Orphaned, Maya has lived most of her life feeling like a captive in the rule-bound house of her grandmother. Denied friendship, family, and stories about the mother and father she can barely remember, she learns at her grandmothers death that she has a Wyoming family longing to meet her. Kathleen McInerneys portrayal of 11-year-old Maya embraces the tensions that come from being put in the position of being overly concerned about the reactions of others. Interspersed are sections that follow the life of Artemesia, a wild mustang mare. In these parts McInerneys voice is stronger as the mare questions the dominant stallion and protects her foal. Its no surprise when the horse and child meet, and McInerneys narration measures Mayas increasing self-confidence and joy. S.W. AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.; Title: Paint The Wind | [
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17,811 | 0 | "Forget Dick and Jane. Your beginning reader needs Bob Books® to succeed." --cpamomva.blogspot.com"Tiny enough to sneak in a very full diaper bag, we are enjoying them here, there, and everywhere." -- needsnewbatteries.blogspot.com"They are a wonderful addition to a home library, school library, or a homeschool library. I love the smiles on my daughters' faces when they have succeeded in reading a book--that's priceless!" -- ourgaggleofgirls.com"Bob Books® made our children into avid readers. Best investment I ever made." -- The Lewiston TribuneAt Bob Books, we emphasize that learning to read should be gentle and easy. This means that letters and concepts are introduced slowly and in a way that kids can understand, with plenty of repetition and opportunity for achievement. Learning to read is surprisingly complex, but Bob Books progress gradually and gently, helping children achieve early reading success and setting a foundation for a lifetime of strong literacy skills. Our method of meeting children where they are on their path to reading, is the easiest and most effective method, versatile enough to use both at home and in the classroom. Feeling overwhelmed with the task of teaching your child to read? The good news is that you don't have to know reading theory to use Bob Books. Teaching your child to read using Bob Books will not feel like teaching. Bob Books provide a step-by-step program to gently guide your child through the early stages of reading. At each level, books are carefully crafted to meet the needs of a particular stage in a child's reading development. Learning to read with Bob Books assures children success from their very first reading experience. Your child will amaze you with how quickly they can go from needing help, to reading all by themselves. Don't Push Not all children are ready to read at the same age. Be sensitive to your child's learning style and reading readiness. Practice together, sounds out words and play games. Take many small steps, and be patient. One day you'll be surprised and delighted to discover your child is a reader. This is easy! A confident reader is a reader for life. That's why Bob Books sets were designed to give your child early reading confidence - so that they will love to read! Make it FUN! Other early literacy programs can teach your child to "memorize" words or "perform" reading well, but Bob Books is not meant to be a chore. Best of all, there are so many ways to make it enjoyable for your child. Try the activities that come with the sets, use silly voices while reading together and make up songs. We wish your young learner much success and happiness as he or she enters the great adventure of reading.; Title: Bob Books Set 5- Long Vowels | [
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17,812 | 18 | Grade 4-7A gruesome look at history from prehistoric times through World War II. Bad puns and illustrated facts abound, with the text ranging from discussions of laws including the Ten Commandments, laws of ancient Kings such as Sennacherib and Ashurbanipal of Assyria, Hammurabi's code, and Roman and Greek law. The section on Rotten Rulers includes information on the Shang dynasty in China, Roman Emperor Claudius, Attila the Hun, Countess Elizabeth Bathory of Transylvania, and Josef Stalin, among others. Several pages are dedicated to ancient Rome, with another section on Beastly Barbarians. A spread is devoted to the rules of war over the ages. Human sacrifices are covered in all their gory detail. Slavery, as well as the poor working conditions of the lower classes during the Industrial Revolution, is examined. Wars and massacres make up the last chapter, with an illustrated fold-out section at the end of Vicious Villains. There is a European slant to the coverage, but the ancient Middle East, Egypt, Asia, and the Americas are touched upon. While the scope is necessarily cursory given the limited number of pages, and therefore not useful for reports, readers are likely to be fascinated, and there is enough here to whet their appetite for more research. A great choice for reluctant readers.Nancy Silverrod, San Francisco Public Library Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Terry Deary is the author of over 160 books. He writes both fiction and non-fiction to much acclaim, and also has a hand in the television, theatre, and radio worlds. His Horrible Histories series has sold twenty million copies worldwide, and his books have been translated into twenty-eight languages. Terry has won numerous awards, including Blue Peter?s Best Nonfiction Author of the Century in the United Kingdom. He was named a Doctor of Education by Sunderland University.; Title: The Wicked History of the World: History with the Nasty Bits Left in! | [
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17,813 | 15 | Grade 48This humorous look at science combines colorful cartoons and writing that ranges from lighthearted to silly and conveys a lot of interesting information. Starting with the Big Bang, the book moves quickly from small (atoms, microbes, and bugs) to big (humans, dinosaurs, and the universe). Each page is filled with cartoon drawings in a variety of visual presentations. A wanted poster introduces a deadly bacterium; film panels describe possible Earth-destroying disasters; and "awful animals" are presented through "secret diary" entries (in which a naked mole rat complains about having to "feed my baby brothers and sisters with my own poo"). Several humorous, but also informational, features recur throughout the book: "Brainy Boffins" are mini-profiles of famous scientists; "stunning science fact files" and "Bet you never knew!" boxes offer impressive tidbits of information; and the "shrinking scientists" are three cartoon characters who investigate DNA molecules, toilet water, and other interesting phenomena. Some readers may find it hard to extract useful knowledge from the barrage of humor, but for others the presentation might be just right. Reinforcing the concept of the electromagnetic force with the fact that "your bum is floating" above your chair, for instance, may be an unconventional approach, but it's also attention-getting, memorable, and accurate. The heavy doses of visual and verbal comedy are built around basic science and a plentiful array of fascinating facts, making this a strong choice for booktalkers and reluctant readers.Steven Engelfried, Beaverton City Library, OR Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: The Stunning Science of Everything: Science with the squishy bits left in! | [
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17,814 | 0 | Starred Review. Grade 3-5After world-renowned scientist Dr. Jekyll Formaldehyde dropped his pickle into an experimental particle confabulator, he found himself in the possession of an unlikely but most noble superhero, Weapon Kosher. Now, after 50 years of cryogenic slumber, this pickle is supercharged, ready to face the Brotherhood of Evil Produce and fight for dill justice. The magic pickle teams up with Jo Jo Wigman, a sassy girl who has the questionable fortune of living above Dr. Formaldehyde's secret laboratory. This endearing and unlikely duo must take down the gang of evil, scientifically advanced superveggies before they reunite and do what rotten vegetables do bestreek havoc. This title's sly wit and fun, energetic art will be a great success with graphic novel fans and with those who appreciate puns and the kookier side of things.Lauren Anduri, Brooklyn Public Library, NY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* Imagine grade-schooler Jojo Wigmans surprise when a supersecret, superpowerful government weapon, Weapon Kosher, comes popping through her floor after decades in suspended animation. Imagine her annoyance when this flying, energy-blasting magic pickle takes on enemies such as the Romaine Gladiator instead of helping out with school-bully Lulu. Looks like its time for Jojo to campaign for a job as Weapon Koshers sidekick. Starting with an irresistibly goofy premise, Morse layers on sly humor, astute references, and blazing action, turning in a charming, slam-bang story that will leave children clamoring for the rest of the upcoming series. That his story addresses worthy age-appropriate school issues is a bonus, as is the fact that his art shows the style and uncontainable dynamism of comic legend Jack Kirby, whose pencil defined the superhero genre. This delightful surprise concludes with a smart-alecky How to Draw Produce section, yet another of Morses clever gags. Grades 2-4. --Jesse Karp; Title: Magic Pickle Graphic Novel | [
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17,815 | 6 | Jim Benton is a writer and cartoonist whose unique brand of humor has been seen on toys, television, T-shirts, greeting cards, and even underwear. Franny K. Stein is the first character he's created especially for young children. A husband and father of two, he lives in Michigan, where he works in a studio that really and truly does have creepy stuff in it. Visit him at www.frannykstein.com.; Title: Our Dumb Diary | [
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17,816 | 0 | SCOTT MORSE is the award-winning author of more than ten graphic novels, including Soulwind and The Barefoot Serpent. He lives in Oakland, California.; Title: Magic Pickle & The Planet Of The Grapes | [
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17,817 | 1 | Praise for Nic Bishop Frogs A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book "Stupendous photographs." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Irresistible." -The Horn Book, starred review; Title: Frogs | [
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17,818 | 1 | *Starred Review* Much different from the usual sweet spider story, this photo-rich picture book is packed with astonishing facts about these highly successful predators. The chatty text explains that spiders were around more than 350 million years ago, long before lions and tigers; and that today more than 38,000 types still exist and are doing just fine. Bishop, a biologist and an expert photographer (he provided the pictures for Joy Cowley's Red-Eyed Tree Frog, Booklist's 2000 Top of the ListNonfiction title), once again uses beautiful full-color photos to bring exciting science to children. General facts are here: the difference between spiders and insects; body parts (most spiders have eight eyes, although that doesn't mean they all see particularly well); how they eat; and more. Each double-page spread includes a dramatic, brilliantly colored close-up of a spider in its natural habitat or at Bishop's home, where he raised spiders so he could easily follow their molting, courting, and egg laying. One of the first photos is of the biggest known spider, the Goliath birdeater tarantula from South America, which is as big as a page in this large-size book. Whether it's the hairs on a spider's legs that sense touch or the gruesome stuff about how spiders turn their preys' insides into soup, the details are riveting. Rochman, HazelPraise for Nic Bishop Spiders:An ALA Sibert Honor BookAn NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book"Dazzling full-color close ups." -School Library Journal, starred review"Packed with astonishing facts" -Booklist, starred review; Title: Nic Bishop Spiders (Sibert Honor Book) | [
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17,819 | 2 | ANNE MAZER is a Mabel who secretly wants to be a Violet. If she had magic powers, she'd choose invisibility. Anne is the author of more than thirtyfive books for young readers, including The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes books. She lives in Ithaca, New York. Visit Anne at www.AmazingMazer.com.; Title: Sister Magic #5: Violet Takes the Cake | [
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17,820 | 2 | Dramatic cover art will draw readers to this time-travel story, and the fast-paced adventure will hold their interest. Sam's father has been missing for 10 days. Searching a dusty bookstore for clues, Sam discovers a hidden room containing an old book, a strange coin, and an oddly carved stone that send him on a gut-wrenching journey back to medieval Iona, just in time for a Viking invasion. Next, he lands in France during World War I, then in ancient Egypt. After he returns, Sam struggles to understand how the time-travel device works and what it all means. The book ends as he discovers that his father, imprisoned in the castle of Vlad Tepes (a.k.a. Dracula), has sent him a message across six centuries: Help Me, Sam. The appeal of the novel, which is translated from French, comes from both well-drawn characters and a swiftly moving story. With the central mystery as yet unsolved, a villain still unmasked, and Sam's father in peril at the end, readers will be scrambling for the second book of the planned trilogy. Phelan, Carolyn"Time-travel fans will jump headlong with Sam into his big adventure, and they will be hoping for a sequel to finally resolve the mystery of his father's disappearance." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books; Title: The Book of Time #1: The Book of Time | [
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17,821 | 1 | Starred Review. Grade 2–5—This book is full of the exceptional-quality photographs and enticing facts that readers have come to expect from Bishop. His endnotes explain how he captured the images using trip wires and bait for many of these nocturnal mammals. In addition to captions, an informative sentence is highlighted in a contrasting color and larger type within explanatory paragraphs that accompany each stunning image. Readers learn that baby koalas eat "pap," a mushy, green baby food that is actually their mother's "poop," that some marsupials don't have pouches, and that all start out the size of a bean or smaller. Details like these are accompanied by tangible analogies that enhance the facts. The center spread opens out into four pages that reveal a dramatic multiple exposure of a sugar glider leaping across an expanse in a sequence that captures its flight. This is a book to wow young audiences.—Janet S. Thompson, Chicago Public Library Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Nic Bishop is the author and photographer of many award-winning books for children, including RED-EYED TREE FROG; CHAMELEON, CHAMELEON; NIC BISHOP SPIDERS; and most recently, NIC BISHOP LIZARDS. He has a doctorate in biological sciences and a passionate interest in many of the smaller animals on our planet. Originally from New Zealand, Nic lives in Michigan. Visit him online at www.nicbishop.com.; Title: Nic Bishop: Marsupials | [
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17,822 | 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: The Teachers from the Black Lagoon (Scholastic Reader Collection, Level 3) | [
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17,823 | 2 | Kindergarten-Grade 2Princess Isabella is tired of being pampered, and of sitting around being pretty. She wants to climb trees, wear pants, and make her own sandwiches. She wants to have fun. One morning, after she throws her crown in the fishpond and refuses to be a royal anymore, her father orders her to work in the kitchens for punishment. For three days she is happy doing chores, and when the king sends for her, she refuses to retrieve her regal headdress. This time he sends her to the pigsty. Isabella likes this work even betterthe pigs are smart and interesting. When her father sends for her again, she not only refuses to get her crown, but also to put on a dress or comb her hair. That evening the king tells his daughter that she may do what makes her happy as long as she returns to the castle because he misses her. This sweet and amusing tale makes use of bold type that resembles handwriting to emphasize important words such as "boring," "pinched," "stink," and "pigsty." The comical watercolor illustrations are replete with royal reds, golds, and purples. They clearly depict the expressions of the characters in an entertaining and refreshing way. Pair this one with Robert Munsch's The Paper Bag Princess (Annick, 1992) for a storytime about independent-minded royals.Catherine Callegari, Gay-Kimball Library, Troy, NH Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Here's a bracing alternative to sticky-sweet princess tales from the creators of two previous picture books starring powerful girls (The Princess Knight, 2004, and Pirate Girl, 2005). Sick of her pampered existence, Princess Isabella tosses aside her tiara, declaring, "I want to get dirty!" The outraged king prescribes tours of duty in the kitchens and pigsty, but Isabella merely revels in the good, honest work and good, honest mess--until her father cajoles her from the pigsty with tender words of respect and love. Not every reader will be convinced by Isabella's embrace of toil over the palace's luxurious amenities, complete with cushion-toting servants "so that the royal behinds always had something soft to sit on." But most kids will relate to her spirit of rebellion, especially as embodied in Meyer's ebullient watercolors of the beaming, disheveled girl darting about in a pair of sturdy trousers. Wright's translation of Funke's German text into idiomatic English ("Yuckety yuck") will be a treat to read aloud, despite the curious emphasis of random words in boldfaced type. Jennifer MattsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Princess Pigsty | [
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17,824 | 2 | Starred Review. Children who get the better of monsters are a Sendak specialty, from Where the Wild Things Are to Brundibar. In this light bite of spine-tingling fare created by Sendak, Yorinks (Hey, Al) and Reinhart (Encyclopedia Prehistorica)sort of a dark twist on Are You My Mother?a mischievous boy addresses the title question to some unmaternal characters. Sendak's quintessential black-haired boy (with a strong resemblance to Mickey), wearing blue PJs and a red cap, wanders into a haunted house and naively calls, "Mommy?" Stylized, softened characters from Nosferatu and Lon Chaney creature features unfold in 3-D to menace the child, but the boy might as well be saying, "Trick or treat?", because he pulls pranks on everyone. A tall Frankenstein's monster gets ready to stomp on him; in a gatefold at the right-hand side of the spread, the disarming toddler jerks the bolts from the startled monster's neck. On a brick roof, the boy surprises a werewolf and a green goblin; the gatefold reveals the boy yanking down the Wolf Man's jeans to reveal silly boxer shorts, while the goblin giggles. In Reinhart's neatest engineering feata spinning dowel-and-string contraptionthe not-so-harmless boy spins the white wrappings off an Egyptian "mummy." The title is the book's only word until the conclusion, when the Bride of Frankenstein at last replies to the child's question. Although the illustrious creators' do not appear until the back cover, readers cannot miss Sendak's signature graphic style. These gags are not too serious, but the suspenseful setups pointedly suggest humor's power over fear. All ages. (Sept.) Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Starred Review. Kindergarten-Grade 4This pop-up tour de force abounds with humor, vibrant artwork, and visual fireworks. A sweet-faced tyke, attired in a sky-blue onesie and fuzzy hat, toddles into a creepy house. Unperturbed by his gruesome surroundings, he encounters one monster after another, calmly asking each, Mommy? Although the creatures try their best to scare him, the childs unwavering smile and mischievous actions quickly clarify whos in charge. The youngster corks a ghouls fang-filled mouth with a pacifier, removes the bolts from Frankensteins neck, unwraps a startled mummy, and pulls down a werewolfs pants before making his way to the welcoming arms of Frankensteins bride (Baby!). Masterfully illustrated in Sendaks familiar style and muted palette, the almost-wordless pages are chock-full of skeletons, mysterious lab equipment, and strange vessels brimming with unidentifiable contents. Amusing details include a framed baby picture of a dour-faced, diaper-clad Frankenstein and the werewolfs bright-yellow boxers. Each three-dimensional spread features an additional foldout pop-up, adding another element of surprise. The effects are delightful, as characters burst from hiding places with limbs flailing, heads move and eyes open and close, and the mummycomplete with shoelace bandagesspins around and around as the boy tugs a loose end. A fun, not-too-frightening romp thats loaded with child appeal.Joy Fleishhacker, School Library Journal Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Mommy? ( a pop-up book) | [
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17,825 | 7 | Sam, who discovered in The Book of Time (2007) that his father traveled back in time and was imprisoned by Vlad the Impaler (Dracula), tries to transport himself back to fifteenth-century Wallachia. Unfortunately, time-travel snafus land him in ancient Greece and Depression-era America and Canada along the way. Though Sam has a full measure of courage, his quick wits and measured reflections prove just as essential to his mission. A crucial code depends upon knowledge of Roman numerals. From the exciting jacket art to the cliff-hanger ending, the second book in the Book of Time trilogy is a winner. Grades 5-8. --Carolyn Phelan"Sam, who discovered in The Book of Time (2007) that his father traveled back in time and was imprisoned by Vlad the Impaler (Dracula), tries to transport himself back to fifteenth-century Wallachia. Unfortunately, time-travel snafus land him in ancient Greece and Depression-era America and Canada along the way. Though Sam has a full measure of courage, his quick wits and measured reflections prove just as essential to his mission. A crucial code depends upon knowledge of Roman numerals. From the exciting jacket art to the cliff-hanger ending, the second book in the Book of Time trilogy is a winner." -- Booklist; Title: Gate Of Days (The Book Of Time II) | [
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17,826 | 2 | Ruth Gruener is a Holocaust survivor who, along with her husband (also a survivor), travels the country speaking to schools about her experiences. She also works as a docent at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City. This is her first book for children.; Title: Destined To Live: A True Story Of A Child In The Holocaust | [
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17,827 | 0 | DAMIEN GRAVES has spent many years searching for the most terrifying stories in existence. Now, for the first time, he offers the best of his collection.; Title: I Can See You (Midnight Library) | [
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17,828 | 1 | Kathryn Lasky is the Newbery Honor-winning author of more than one hundred books for children and young adults. Her beloved Guardians of Ga'Hoole fantasy series has sold more than 4 million copies, and she is the author of A Time for Courage and other titles in the Dear America series. Kathryn has also written a number of critically acclaimed historical fiction titles, such as Beyond the Burning Time and True North. She lives with her husband in Cambridge, Massachusetts.; Title: Guardians of Ga'hoole Boxed Set, Books 1-4 | [
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17,829 | 15 | Tropical rain forest story - lavish illustrations; Title: La Sombrilla/ The Umbrella (Spanish Edition) | [
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17,830 | 0 | DAMIEN GRAVES has spent many years searching for the most terrifying stories in existence. Now, for the first time, he offers the best of his collection.; Title: Shut Your Mouth (Midnight Library) | [
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17,831 | 2 | Starred Review. Grade 7 UpTan captures the displacement and awe with which immigrants respond to their new surroundings in this wordless graphic novel. It depicts the journey of one man, threatened by dark shapes that cast shadows on his family's life, to a new country. The only writing is in an invented alphabet, which creates the sensation immigrants must feel when they encounter a strange new language and way of life. A wide variety of ethnicities is represented in Tan's hyper-realistic style, and the sense of warmth and caring for others, regardless of race, age, or background, is present on nearly every page. Young readers will be fascinated by the strange new world the artist creates, complete with floating elevators and unusual creatures, but may not realize the depth of meaning or understand what the man's journey symbolizes. More sophisticated readers, however, will grasp the sense of strangeness and find themselves participating in the man's experiences. They will linger over the details in the beautiful sepia pictures and will likely pick up the book to pore over it again and again.Alana Abbott, James Blackstone Memorial Library, Branford, CT Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* Recipient of numerous awards and nominations in Australia, The Arrival proves a beautiful, compelling piece of art, in both content and form. Tan (The Lost Thing, 2004) has previously produced a small body of off-kilter, frequently haunting stories of children trapped in surreal industrial landscapes. Here, he has distilled his themes and aesthetic into a silent, fantastical masterpiece. A lone immigrant leaves his family and journeys to a new world, both bizarre and awesome, finding struggle and dehumanizing industry but also friendship and a new life. Tan infuses this simple, universal narrative with vibrant, resonating life through confident mastery of sequential art forms and conventions. Strong visual metaphors convey personal longing, political suppression, and totalitarian control; imaginative use of panel size and shape powerfully depicts sensations and ideas as diverse as interminable waiting, awe-inspiring majesty, and forlorn memories; delicate alterations in light and color saturate the pages with a sense of time and place. Soft brushstrokes and grand Art Decostyle architecture evoke a time long ago, but the story's immediacy and fantasy elements will appeal even to readers younger than the target audience, though they may miss many of the complexities. Filled with subtlety and grandeur, the book is a unique work that not only fulfills but also expands the potential of its form. Karp, Jesse; Title: The Arrival | [
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17,833 | 2 | K-Gr 2-Graham is a reluctant student at the start of the new school year. His irritability is compounded by the fact that his teacher is gung-ho about the 100th day, an event that just happens to fall on Graham's birthday, threatening to overshadow his own celebration. In addition Miss Currier assigns everyone a 100th day goal; Graham's is to complete 100 books despite the fact that he is a "lousy" reader. In time-line fashion, Milord shows his progress. DePalma's delightful cartoon illustrations perfectly capture the boy's frustration and eventual pride, and the pages are chock-full of graphic elements that mirror the wall art and teaching tools of a typical first-grade classroom. Predictably, Graham is a true reader at the end, and the whole school acknowledges his birthday along with the other festivities. This sweet success story will come in handy in any school that celebrates the 100th day and resonate throughout the year with students who struggle to keep pace with more capable peers.-Gloria Koster, West School, New Canaan, CT (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.From day one, early-elementary student Graham hates schoolespecially reading. When the teacher announces plans for the 100th Day of School celebration, Graham is not enthused. When he learns that his 100th-day project is to read 100 books and that the celebration will fall on his birthday, he is even less keen. In this follow-up to Happy School Year! (2008), each double-page spread of colorful, cartoon-style illustrations features 100 items related to the story for counting, giving the viewer much to look at but never resulting in too much clutter. Grades K-2. --Randall Enos; Title: Happy 100th Day | [
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17,834 | 2 | Grade 14As this heartwarming picture book opens, Ma's headed out to work the night shift and narrator Jack notes, "lately it seems like she's got nothin' left over, not even for us kids." His older sister, Maybelle, has watched the harvest in their neighbor Mr. Kenney's fields, and, that night, she leads Jack and their younger brother, Eddie, to glean the potatoes left behind. The siblings bundle up in layers of clothing, tuck Eddie into their red wagon, and head out into the cold autumn night. Spurred on by thoughts of a tater feast, they toil in the moonlight and trudge home only to find that they've harvested mostly stones. An angry Ma forces them to confess to Mr. Kenney the next day, but he laughs aside their apology, noting that they've done him a favor by removing the stones from his fields. The children go home and tell Ma, she cooks a fry-up with a sweet smile, and Jack realizes that her love is big enough to "turn even three little spuds like us into something mighty fine." This beautifully crafted picture book features panoramic landscapes and intimate pictures. Watson's pencil, ink, watercolor, and gouache illustrations, warmly rendered in earth tones, capture the small figures trudging along under a huge full moon, and detail the care the older children lavish on their younger brother. This sweetly understated affirmation of hard work and honesty, neighborliness and family love, will resonate with a wide audience.Marilyn Taniguchi, Beverly Hills Public Library, CA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* The creators of The Cats in Krasinski Square (2004), about children who resisted Nazi occupation in Warsaw, move to a very different setting in this title that also features young people on a secret mission. Here, though, the children are a trio of siblings who yearn for a hearty meal and relief for their overworked mother. Watsons quiet, earth-toned images, rendered in pencil, ink, watercolor, and gouache, set the story in the past (Ma uses a wood-burning cookstove) and in a poor, rural setting, where the kids hatch a plan to steal potatoes from a farmers field after his harvest. In folksy free verse, Jack, the middle child, describes the nighttime adventure,which ends with the childrens discovery that theyve filled their sacks mostly with stones, not spuds. Even more heartbreaking is Mas anger, and she sends the children and their pilfered loot back to the farmer, who lets them keep what potatoes they found. The subtlety in Hesses spare, regional poetry is beautifully extended in Watsons uncluttered pictures, whichconveythe thrilling, frosty, moonlit adventure and then the glowing warmth of the familys shared meal at the end. Children will easily recognize all of the feelings here: the kids desire to help, the anxiety about right and wrong, and then the joy when all is forgiven. Preschool-Grade 2. --Gillian Engberg; Title: Spuds | [
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17,835 | 13 | PreS-Gr 1-McClintock takes a turn from folk and fairy tales to share a sweet story of an aspiring ballerina and her professional counterpart. Emma, a young red-haired girl, gets ready for dance class and excitedly prepares for her first trip to the ballet. On mirroring pages is the story of Julia, a woman of color and professional ballerina, who goes through her day in the city preparing for her lead role in the evening's performance. As their days both come to an end at the theater, the opposing pages blend into one cohesive story and Emma and Julia meet backstage for a hug and an autograph and to express their love of dancing. Young readers interested in ballet will appreciate the glimpse into the life of a ballerina. The seemingly insignificant details of Julia's everyday life paint a picture of her as a real person, and the parallels to Emma's routine further encourage young dancers to see themselves in both of these characters. The story line is simple, the language straightforward and repetitive, further emphasizing the similarities in the lives of the two characters. The pen and watercolor illustrations are expressive and bright, the characters warm and emotive. McClintock makes effective use of white space and leaves the full-color spreads to the dramatic scenes of the performance hall and stage, where Emma and Julia's stories converge. VERDICT An informative and heartwarming selection about the lives of ballerinas of different ages.-Clara Hendricks, Cambridge Public Library, MA(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.; Title: Emma and Julia Love Ballet | [
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17,836 | 2 | Kindergarten-Grade 2—Best friends Amy and Louie build pretend towers, see magical creatures in the clouds, and regularly climb through a hole in the fence into one another's yards. The special "Coo-ee Am-ee" or "Coo-ee Lou-ee" call is enough to bring one or the other running. But then Amy's family moves "to the other side of the world" and the two friends are bereft. They think about each other night and day until Louie comes up with a way to send his special call out to his friend. Blackwood's watercolor paintings depict the imaginary world in which the two children are immersed. There are playful touches, such as tissue-box shoes, a colander hat, and a laundry-basket tower. But their playfully colorful world changes when Amy leaves. Though clad in red, Louie looks out on a neighborhood awash in gray as her moving van pulls away. A tiny Amy, also clothed in red, stares up at the gray skyscrapers and apartment buildings of her new city. Both children appear downcast and alone on subsequent pages, but the power of the imagination triumphs in the end. Loss of a friend is a common childhood experience and is the subject of many picture-book stories. This one is unique in that a new friend doesn't immediately come along and the two children must find a way to cope.—Marianne Saccardi, formerly at Norwalk Community College, CT Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* Best friends Amy and Louie are never far apart. From across the room or the playground, they call to each other with a special word: "Cooo-ee!" Then Amy's family moves "half a world away," and the children long for each other. "If I call Amy really loudly, she'll hear me, won't she?" Louie asks. Only his grandmother is encouraging: "You can only try." Louie belts out his loudest "Cooo-ee!" and across the ocean, half a day later, Amy happily declares, "I dreamt about Louie and he called me." In rhythmic, pared-down words, Gleeson captures friendship's intensity from a young child's viewpoint. In simplest terms, she also communicates the sometimes tough-to-grasp concept of global distance: "When you are awake in the day, [Amy] is asleep at night." Blackwood's tender, realistic watercolors reinforce the friends' sweet closeness and magic, particularly in the few wordless spreads that skillfully shift perspective from aerial views of Louie's seaside village to seahorse-shaped clouds, which race across the ocean and hover outside Amy's high-rise as if to visualize the impact of Louie's cry across the world. Subtle, direct, and profound, this quiet story communicates the deep joy and unbreakable bonds that true friends share, and it will reassure little ones who know firsthand the aching sadness that separation brings. Gillian EngbergCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Half A World Away | [
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17,837 | 2 | Grade 8 UpJohnson certainly seems to have the formula for good, clean, readable chick-lit down pat, and this title does not disappoint. According to tradition, when the Martin children turn 15, they inherit a suite in the family's small Manhattan hotel and a job: to take care of the rooms and their occupant. On Scarlett's 15th birthday, Amy Amberson sweeps into the suite that Scarlett has just inherited. The woman is demanding and brash, but she does have her charms (and large amounts of cash). In the beginning, Scarlett is overwhelmed, but then her role becomes that of Mrs. Amberson's assistant for her projects, which change on a whim. When Amy decides to help the theater troupe that Scarlett's brother is involved in put on Hamlet, the teen begins a romance with one of the actors. Then everything starts to go awry, and when things get tough, Amy abandons ship, and plucky Scarlett is left to step in and save what needs saving, something that she does with flair. Scarlett's brand of humor is particularly dry and well articulated. This novel blends sibling rivalry and the importance of family, friendship, and romance into a plot that is charming and well delivered.Emily Garrett Cassady, North Garland High School, Garland, TX Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* The Hopewell Hotel, 75 years ago a stylish Upper East Side haunt, has fallen on hard times. Its proprietors, the Martin family, have let the last remaining employee go, and now its up to the four children, Spencer, Lola, Scarlett, and Marlene, to keep things afloat. Enter one Mrs. Amy Amberson, a flamboyant, mysterious guest, back in New York after a long absence, with some clandestine motives. Mrs. Amberson is to occupy the Empire Suite, just today entrusted to Scarlett as a present on her fifteenth birthday (a family tradition), for the entire summer, and keeping her happy will test Scarletts ingenious mettle. What follows is some utterly winning, madcap Manhattan farce, crafted with a winking, urbane narrative and tight, wry dialogue. Beneath the silvered surface, Johnson delivers a complex sibling relationship. Like the Hilary McKays Casson quartet, first introduced in Saffys Angel (2002), these siblings are bound by tender, poignant connections, all the more real for the absurdity of their circumstances. We can only hope that they, too, return for more intrepid adventures. Grades 7-12. --Thom Barthelmess; Title: Suite Scarlett | [
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17,838 | 0 | Tony Abbott is the author of more than ninety books for young readers, including THE SECRETS OF DROON series; middle-grade novel KRINGLE; and THE HAUNTING OF DEREK STONE series. He was the recipient of the 2006 Golden Kite Award, as well as the 2009 Edgar Award. Tony was born in Ohio, and now lives with his wife and two daughters in Trumbull, Connecticut. Visit him online at www.tonyabbottbooks.com.; Title: Queen of Shadowthorn (Secrets of Droon, No. 31) | [
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17,839 | 2 | Tony Abbott is the author of more than ninety books for young readers, including THE SECRETS OF DROON series; middle-grade novel KRINGLE; and THE HAUNTING OF DEREK STONE series. He was the recipient of the 2006 Golden Kite Award, as well as the 2009 Edgar Award. Tony was born in Ohio, and now lives with his wife and two daughters in Trumbull, Connecticut. Visit him online at www.tonyabbottbooks.com.; Title: The Secrets of Droon #30: Escape from Jabar-loo | [
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17,840 | 0 | Boxed set Animal Ark Holiday Treasury containing 4 Animal Ark Books: 1) Kitten in the Candy Corn 2) Colt on Christmas Eve 3) Husky with a Heart 4) Bunny in a Basket RL4 ages 9-12, Scholastic editions; Title: Animal Ark Holiday Treasury | [
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17,841 | 18 | Grade 46Once past the glitzy coversilver foil, with an imbedded lenticular imagethe quality of this pop-up account of the disaster takes a serious dive. Crosbie relates background information and the voyage's events with a trite combination of sound-bite captions surrounding a fictive young survivor's journal entries, all supported by several foldout sheets or booklets printed in a tiny, marginally legible typeface. The often-fragile movable effects range from ho-hum to, in the case of a circular view of the Atlantic Ocean and coastlines that pivots around its center, downright surreal. The design is so slipshod that the unfinished art beneath the pop-up collision scene is plainly visible. For no evident reason, a number of the painted illustrations are printed on separate pieces, then glued to the page. A final spread on the wreck's present and future isn't enough to keep this offering afloat, especially considering the plethora of better treatments; Ken Marschall's Inside the Titanic: A Giant Cut-away Book (Little, Brown, 1997), for instance, is both more informative and has a higher "wow" factor.John Peters, New York Public Library Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster may be but a speck on the iceberg-studded horizon, but children's macabre fascination with the Titanic saga endures. This latest title on the tragedy is done up in the oversize, feature-loaded fashion popularized by Candlewick's Dragonology (2003) and others. Based on the packagingcopious silver foil and a portal framing an image that changes with the book's angleone might assume it to be the most lavish such book yet. In practice, though, the flaps, booklets, and other extras feel a bit uninspired, even illogically applied (at one point, a map of the globe swivels around the wrong axis). But a dimensional, stem-to-stern portrait of the steamship will impress readers, and the content is solid enough, delivered through a combination of historical sidebars and fictional journal entries that chart the experiences of a boy passenger who loses two family members in the disaster. Illustrations include original watercolors and archival images. Purchase this for the book's outward splendor and the seemingly depthless demand for material on the topic. Mattson, Jennifer; Title: Titanic | [
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17,842 | 2 | Grade 4-8Young Artie King and his knights, Percy and Wayne, are preparing for the annual Dragon Day at school. Mischief occurs at the start of the tale when Wayne's bowling ball soars into the air and lands on the principal's windshield. In order to raise money to get it repaired, the young knights are signed up by Artie's sister, Morgan, to compete in the Dragon Duel robot tournament. The fun and mayhem begin when the boys attempt to get help on building a robot that could possibly win against the bully, Horde, who is known for cheating. Merlin is the wise science teacher who guides Arthur in the right direction, and instead of the Ladies of the Lake, the wisdom and foresight come from the Ladies of the Lunch who stir a large boiling pot and speak in rhyme. An entertaining and colorful graphic novel.Nancy D. Tolson, Mitchell College, New London, CT Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Artie King and his pals (The Dodgeball Chronicles, 2008) once again use brains and wit to stand down the school bullies, this time in a tale involving a robot contest. Bouncy, full-color cartoons show the action and character moods, while the text carries the motivations and character development forward, making this a delightfully authentic graphic novel for junior readers. While familiarity with the tales of Camelot bring further humor to the setting and nomenclature in the Knights of the Lunch Table series, its not necessary for enjoying the funand moral-bearingtale. Grades 2-4. --Francisca Goldsmith; Title: The Dragon Players (The Knights of the Lunch Table #2) | [
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17,843 | 0 | DAMIEN GRAVES has spent many years searching for the most terrifying stories in existence. Now, for the first time, he offers the best of his collection.; Title: The Midnight Library #5: Liar | [
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17,844 | 22 | Grade 48Seventh-grader Claudia Kishi is a talented artist and a dependable baby-sitter, but those things don't seem to matter to her parents, who keep comparing her to her brainiac older sister. When school ends for the summer, Claudia is looking forward to art classes and running a morning day camp for the neighborhood kids with her friends. Everything changes when her beloved grandmother has a stroke. Suddenly, Claudia finds herself taking on more and more responsibilities at home, while Janine gets to focus on her summer classes. Readers will relate to Claudia's struggle to understand her sister and cope with the changes in her family. This installment in the series adapts the seventh title in Martin's original sequence, and the story and characters still feel fresh nearly two decades later. Telgemeier's black-and-white illustrations are crisp and clear, while concise narrative passages keep the focus on the dialogue and action. Here and there, a wordless panel conveys much more than a simple description; if a picture is worth a thousand words, then the portrait of Louie the collie after the day-camp kids "make him look beautiful" must be worth a chapter or two alone. A concluding "Making of" chapter provides a peek into Telgemeier's process when adapting the original novels, which will be especially interesting to readers thinking of developing their own comics. The well-developed characters and familiar struggles with friends, family, and school will keep kids coming back to these books.Beth Gallego, Los Angeles Public Library, Panorama City Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.In this fourth volume of the graphic-novel adaptations of Ann M. Martins Baby-Sitters Club books, Claudia and her older sister, Janine, must deal with the changes in their grandmother, Mimi, after she suffers a severe stroke. Creative Claudia doesnt get good grades in school the way her sister does, and she feels that her family values studious Janine more. However, Claudia doesnt notice that Janine isnt too happy when she keeps volunteering to do everything to help Mimi after their grandmother comes home from the hospital to recuperate and relearn how to speak. Meanwhile, the Baby-Sitters Clubs new summer playgroup takes up lots of Claudias spare time, and she tries to help her regular club charge, who feels jealous about all the attention his baby sister gets. Telgemeiers expressive black-and-white art plays a key role in the story here, as much of the interplay between Claudia and Janine is unspoken but clearly shown in their expressions and body language. A section at the end describes how Telgemeier approaches adapting the novels into a graphic format. Grades 3-5. --Kat Kan; Title: The Baby-Sitters Club: Claudia and Mean Janine (BSC Graphix) | [
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17,845 | 1 | Kindergarten-Grade 4This engaging picture-book overview is designed to be shared with prereaders and enjoyed by independent readers alike. The author poses basic questions and invites youngsters into the manatee's underwater world to find out the answers. These large gray marine mammals (1011 feet long and weighing more than 1000 pounds full grown) are shown in the wild with the fish, plants, and birds common to their habitats. Arnosky's signature watercolors add enormously to the book's appeal and extend the information. He places the creatures in the context of the Sirenia order of animals and then gets down to such specifics as how they use their beaverlike tails to swim, how they poke their nostrils above the surface of the water to breathe, how they eat using their flexible snouts to grab aquatic vegetation, and more. This must-have title is a delight to look at and is packed with interesting and pertinent details.Frances E. Millhouser, formerly at Chantilly Regional Library, Fairfax County, VA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.The author/illustrator of the picture book Manatee Morning (2000), Arnosky now offers this more informative introductory guide to manatees within his All About series. Artwork, captions, and paragraphs of information work together seamlessly to present the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats of manatees living in Florida waters, as well as the threats to their survival. Fluid paintings illustrate points in the textand depictthe animals lumbering grace. Writing in a friendly yet authoritative manner andoccasionally slipping into first person, Arnosky sounds like an unusually well-informed uncle sharing his broad knowledge and experience of manatees with children. Grades K-3. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: All About Manatees (All AboutPeople) | [
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17,846 | 1 | Praise for the Swindle series: "Goofball-funny and addictive." -Kirkus Reviews "Pure fun from top to bottom." -School Library Journal "Korman's fast moving, feel-good suspense novel will have middle schoolers, especially boys, turning the pages." -Voice of Youth Advocates Gordon Korman is the author of The 39 Clues Book 2: One False Note, which debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, and The 39 Clues Book #8: The Emperor's Code. Gordon has written more than sixty books for kids and young adults, including Zoobreak, Swindle, and Son of the Mob, as well as the On the Run series and the Island, Everest, Dive, and Kidnapped trilogies. A native of Ontario, Canada, Korman now lives with his family in Long Island, New York.; Title: Swindle | [
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17,847 | 7 | Grade 9 UpA lonely teen, Robert Smith finds himself involved in events totally out of his control. A foster kid with a stomachache, he arrives at the hospital alone for a routine endoscopy. Not fully anesthetized, he hears the doctors claim that his insides aren't human. Unidentified men with guns swarm in, Robert bolts, and finds himself on the front page of the newspaper accused of stabbing one of the doctors. His subsequent flight begins a grisly string of events where murder, alcohol, and fear abound. Conveniently the one person Robert runs to, Eddi, the ex-girl of an acquaintance's brother, not only takes him in but is an expert in creating fake IDs. With a duffle full of cash from her business, they escape England to her house in Spain. In Tejeda, the young people find love and begin a "normal" life together until the men in suits show up and destroy it all. Scattered throughout the novel are Robert's existential questions, "How do I know anything is real?" This is surreal science fiction with a dismal ending. Loose ends abound, so many that readers are left feeling cheated. Who or what Robert is are never made clear; nor is the identity of the men who are after him.Kathy Lehman, Thomas Dale High School Library, Chester, VA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Being | [
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17,848 | 2 | Kristin Earhart grew up in Worthington, Ohio, where she spent countless waking and sleeping hours dreaming about horses and ponies. She started riding lessons at eight. She lives with her husband and their son in Brooklyn, New York.Kristin Earhart grew up in Worthington, Ohio, where she spent countless waking and sleeping hours dreaming about horses and ponies. She started riding lessons at eight. She lives with her husband and their son in Brooklyn, New York.; Title: A Sassy Surprise (Big Apple Barn, No.3) | [
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17,849 | 2 | Lisa Papademetriou is the author of the Candy Apple books HOW TO BE A GIRLY GIRL IN JUST TEN DAYS and ACCIDENTALLY FABULOUS. Her first hardcover novel, SIXTH-GRADE GLOMMERS, NORKS, AND ME, was named one of the best books of the year by FamilyFun.com. Lisa was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and now lives with her family in Northampton, Massachusetts. Visit her online at www.lisapapa.com.; Title: How to Be a Girly Girl in Just Ten Days (Candy Apple) | [
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17,850 | 1 | KATHRYN LASKY has written many award-winning books, both fiction and nonfiction. She has two grown children and lives inCambridge, Massachusetts, with her husband.; Title: The River of Wind (Guardians of Gahoole, Book 13) | [
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17,851 | 13 | Grade 1–3—Arnosky takes his nature storytelling one step further, adding music to the mix. This book takes a direct look at different animals and what they eat. It works well as a picture book, telling readers that if they were wild raccoons, or crocodiles, or great white sharks, they would "gobble up" crawdads, or ducklings, or fishes. The catchy song sung by the author on the accompanying CD adds the element of fun that's advertised. In recognizable, true-to-life acrylic illustrations that fill the spreads, the raccoon ambles into the forest, and a large crocodile opens its huge jaws to swallow up hapless little ducklings. The message, of course, is that this is what we must all do to survive. "We eat the food we have, and then—we have to hunt for food again!" With or without the music, this book will be sure to join Arnosky's others as favorites with youngsters eager to read about animals and with the storytime crowd as well.—Jane Marino, Bronxville Public Library, NY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Survival in the wild-animal kingdom includes hunting, and this simple rhyming picture book shows the thrilling role of predators in the natural cycle. Young preschoolers will enjoy the standoff between animals pictured in the big, clear acrylic-on-watercolor paintings, whether it is the wild raccoon catching crawdads in the moonlight or the crocodile, with his open mouth and sharp teeth about to close on the cute little yellow ducklings (some do escape). Kids will join in the simple refrain: Yes, you would. / Youd gobble them up and theyd taste good. There are connections with playground situations: If a great whale you could be . . . Youd pick a fight with the biggest kid. And then there is the exceptionthe huge vegetarian panda that feeds all day on rare bamboo. With a CD included, this is sure to be a winner for its action and facts about the everyday hunt for survival. Pair this withHow Many Ways Can You Catch a Fly? by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page. Preschool. --Hazel Rochman; Title: Gobble It Up! A Fun Song About Eating! | [
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17,852 | 2 | Starred Review. Kindergarten-Grade 4Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship (Scholastic, 2006) chronicled the fascinating story of a baby hippo who was orphaned by the December 2004 tsunami and the bond he formed with Mzee, a 130-year-old Alhambra tortoise at a wildlife sanctuary in Kenya. This sequel updates readers on the status of that friendship a year and a half later, particularly with regard to the way this unusual duo has learned to communicate with one another. They apparently call back and forth, making sounds that hippos and tortoises do not usually make. The authors honestly discuss the issues that will face these two friends in the future, as their caretakers become increasingly concerned that Owen could become a danger to Mzee as he continues to grow. Other problems and possible solutions are discussed. The text is clearly written and accompanied by numerous high-quality, full-color photos of this unique pair. Children captivated by the first book will be thrilled to discover this one, and enough background information is provided so that readers coming to the story for the first time will be comfortable. A first purchase for most libraries.Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJ Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* For somewhat older readers than Marion Dane Bauer's A Mama for Owen (2007), this book updates children on its famous subjects through crisp, immediate photos taken at the Kenyan refuge they call home. The same complicated supporting cast is featured in this book, including a father-daughter team; a naturalist from the refuge; and photojournalist Greste, whose photos here are more varied, abundant, and consistent in quality than before. Along with assuring children that the bond between Owen and Mzee is "stronger than ever," the authors chronicle the animals' system of communication, involving nudges, nips, and even a special kind of call. Libraries that own the first title will certainly want to add this title; those that don't may wish to purchase just this one, which gives the necessary context and duplicates some elements from the earlier book, while extending the information--through references to naturalists' concerns about Owen's need to interact with other hippos, and about Mzee's safety as his companion grows to his 7,000-pound size--in a way that moves beyond the pat, heartwarming aspects of the incident to ask fascinating questions about animal behavior. Jennifer MattsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Owen & Mzee: Language Of Friendship | [
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17,853 | 7 | Patrick Carman is the bestselling author of numerous series for young readers, including The Land of Elyon, Elliot’s Park, Skeleton Creek, Atherton, Trackers, Dark Eden, and 3:15. He got his start as a storyteller weaving bedtime tales for his two daughters. He lives in Walla Walla, Washington, with his family.; Title: The Land of Elyon Collection | [] | Train |
17,854 | 2 | JAMES PRELLER is the author of the popular Jigsaw Jones Mystery series, in addition to many other books for children. In Ghost Cat and Other Spooky Tales, Mr. Preller makes his debut as a writer of stories that will entertain and spookbut not frightenyoung readers. He lives outside Albany, New York, with his wife, Lisa, three kidsNicholas, Gavin, and Maggiehis dog, Seamus, and his two cats, Midnight and Frozone.; Title: The Case of the Groaning Ghost (Jigsaw Jones Mystery, No. 32) | [
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17,855 | 2 | KRISTIN EARHART grew up in Worthington, Ohio, where she spent countless waking and sleeping hours dreaming about horses andponies. She started riding lessons at eight. She lives with her husband and their son in Brooklyn, New York.; Title: Saddle Up, Happy! (Big Apple Barn) | [
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17,856 | 2 | Starred Review. Grade 4-8Arthurian legend gets an update for young readers in this outstanding graphic novel. During his first day at Camelot Middle School, Artie King opens a locker that no one has ever been able to open; gets a pop quiz from his science teacher, Mr. Merlyn; and offends both Principal Dagger and bully Joe Roman. Joe is the leader of the Horde, a gang that happens to be the local dodgeball (a game played here with the fervor of Texas football) champions. With his future at Camelot riding on a challenge match, Arthur calls on new friends Wayne and Percy, and gets a little assistance from that mysterious locker. References to other versions of Arthurian legend are sprinkled throughout (such as mentions of Camelot alumni Terry White and Tommy Mallory), but the funny, fast-paced tale of young Arthur's quest to defeat the bullies stands well on its own. The appealing illustrations are full of color, action, and life. Point new fans to one of the many retellings of the deeds of the Round Table while they wait for the second volume in the series.Beth Gallego, Los Angeles Public Library, North Hollywood Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Artie Kings first day at his new middle school is terrible: his nasty older sister ensures he misses the bus; a couple of geeky kids are friendly, but the school bullies smell a new victim; and the principal is a horror who hands out detentions and dire warnings as she peers out from behind her horn-rimmed glasses. Artie has muddied the waters a bit himself by boasting that hes a dodgeball prowhen hes really not. Kids familiar with King Arthur legends will like the idea of a mysteriouslocker, seemingly rusted shut, that opens for Artie and the helpful stranger named Merlyn (who turns out to be Arties science teacher and guidance counselor). But kids unfamiliar with Arthur will still like this tongue-in-cheek take on the school rules and games that can dominate a kids life. Although the characters seem purposefully multiethnic, Cammusos text is witty and his cartoons energetic; hispictures speak as clearly as his words. A good start for the Knights of the Lunch Tale series. Grades 2-4. --Francisca Goldsmith; Title: Knights of the Lunch Table: No. 1 (The Dodgeball Chronicles) | [
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17,857 | 2 | Grade 7 UpFifteen-year-old Scarlett Martin and her unconventional hotel-dwelling family are back. Following the success of her brother's theater troupe's staging of Hamlet at a run-down Manhattan hotel in Suite Scarlett (Scholastic, 2008), Scarlett continues her work with socialite cum talent agent Mrs. Amberson to find her brother work as an actor and to secure the agency's second client. As Scarlett and Mrs. Amberson woo Chelsea, the teenaged star of a bad Broadway musical, Scarlett attempts to get over a failed romance; reluctantly befriends Chelsea's brother; and handles family crises involving her brother's sudden semi-stardom and her sister's return to her former (and very wealthy) flame. While the novel may be enjoyed for the light if slightly madcap romance that it is, it is notable for its attention to social class and to the Martins' struggles with money. As the proprietors of a fading art-deco hotel they can neither afford to keep nor sell, all of them must make sacrifices, and Johnson's sympathetic portrayals of their financial woes save the novel from its own cuteness. The story ends not only by resolving Scarlett's brother's dilemma but also by introducing a troubling resolution to Scarlett's sister's romantic predicament, nearly ensuring a third volume of Martin family madness.Amy S. Pattee, Simmons College, Boston Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.In this follow-up to Suite Scarlett (2008), Hamlet has closed, moving the Hopewell Hotel back toward the seedy side and Scarletts life to a boring normalcy. Her job as Mrs. Ambersons personal assistant has her dealing more with dogs and doormen than with famous stars; her best friend, Dakota, is tired of Scarletts obsession with actor Eric; and Max, Scarletts archnemesis and responsibility, is driving her crazy. Its hard to nail down a true plot in this over-the-top, humorous, often-bordering-on-slapstick novel that, though not Johnsons finest, does offer a unique off-Broadway/TV series perspective seldom found in YA literature. Grades 8-10. --Frances Bradburn; Title: Scarlett Fever (Suite Scarlett) | [
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17,858 | 13 | K-Gr 3This version of the familiar cumulative song is given a humorous twist: "I know an old lady who swallowed a dreidel, a Chanukah dreidel she thought was a bagelPerhaps it's fatal." The song progresses through various traditional foods and symbols, such as oil, latkes, brisket, gelt, and candles, all leading to a large non-fatal "BURP!" Following the original rhyming scheme calls for some verbal acrobatics, which the author handles well, with the exception of substituting "some sauce" for applesauce. Slonim makes an intriguing decision to base the cartoon pictures on famous works of art. "I wanted the art parodies to help the book transcend Chanukah, speaking to the universal human experience of family gatherings and celebrations." So, the old lady is depicted as a winking Mona Lisa, while her family appears in American Gothic and a menorah lights up Van Gogh's The Starry Night. This artistic "what-is-it" adds another layer to the book that is generally appealing and occasionally irksome (the old lady as the young woman in Wyeth's Christina's World.) Still, given the over-the-top silliness of the song, adding a visual game to it doesn't seem excessive and might just spur young readers to locate the original works. A unique addition that could generate a few parodies of its own. Includes an artist's note.Teri Markson, Los Angeles Public LibraryCaryn Yacowitz is the author of PUMPKIN FIESTA, illustrated by Joe Cepeda, and THE JADE STONE: A CHINESE FOLKTALE, illustrated by Ju-Hong Chen. She lives in Palo Alto, CA. Please visit her website at www.carynyacowitz.comDavid Slonim's many children's books include HE CAME WITH THE COUCH, I LOATHE YOU, and MOISHE'S MIRACLE, a NEW YORK TIMES Best Illustrated Books selection. He lives with his family in Chesterfield, Indiana. Please visit his website at www.davidslonim.com.; Title: I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Dreidel | [
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17,859 | 2 | Gr 46Gregory Korenstein-Jasperton flies under the radar at Morris Champlin School, and that is all right with him. He has his small group of friends and his poetry, but the obscene amount of homeworkabout three hours a nightis really beginning to cramp his style. History teacher Dr. Bankster is the true source of the homework problem and has been the bane of the middle school for years. Gregory decides to go on a homework strike, devoting his effort to maintaining good grades via his work during class time. Unfortunately, his decision not to do homework is putting him in danger of not passing, and he finds this deeply unfair. Gregory notices that while his in-class work is at an A level, his decision not to do homework is putting him in danger of not passing, and he finds this deeply unfair. Why is it that work done at home, sometimes not even meaningful work, counts more than classwork? This starts Gregory on his great homework strike, and he makes some surprising allies, and enemies, along the way. Gregory's homework strike, and the battle he wages in order to be understood at home and in school, is a classic middle grade conflict. His fight to stand out among his brilliant siblings and at school is relatable, especially to this novel's target readership. Little new ground is covered, but Gregory is a solid narrator, and his voice has pathos and humor. VERDICT This title is not a must-buy, but it would be a good addition to medium and large middle grade collections.Morgan Brickey, Arlington Public Library, TX; Title: The Homework Strike | [
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17,860 | 0 | DR. MARY MANZ SIMON is a parenting specialist, consultant and speaker whose books have sold more than a million copies.; Title: My First Read And Learn Book Of Prayers (My First Read & Learn) | [
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17,861 | 2 | LAUREN BROOKE lives outside London in an old English farmhouse. She divides her time between writing and mucking out the stalls of her two horses. In addition to writing the twenty-four Heartland books, Lauren is the author of the Chestnut Hill series.; Title: Heartland Special Edition: Beyond the Horizon | [
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17,862 | 2 | Gr 46Eleven-year-old Gregory K.'s parents, older brother, and younger sister love math and talking about it, but Gregory hates it. All he wants to do is write, spend time with his friend Kelly, and eat pie. When it turns out that Kelly is moving over the summer and that she wants him to join her at Author's Camp, Gregory lurches from one misstep to another as he tries but fails to ask for permission to go to the camp. And in a desperate effort to keep from having to go to math camp instead, he volunteers for the City Math contest, which his brother has won multiple times. Along the way Gregory lies to his parents and his math teacher about loving math, and lies to Kelly about having gotten permission to go to camp, until he figures out a solution that involves poetry, Fibonacci, and telling the truth. Gregory is a reasonably sympathetic, realistic kid who keeps convincing himself that he has things under control even as they slide toward disaster. This lighthearted look at the relationship between poetry and math is fun in places, but the sometimes forced math humor and the somewhat stilted dialogue and narrative style will limit the book's audience.Sue Giffard, Ethical Culture Fieldston School, New York CityMath-hater Gregory tries very hard to fit in with his math-loving family, even though what he really enjoys is writing and sharing poetry with his best friend, Kelly. His failing math scores mean that he has to spend summer at math camp, ruining his plans for the summer at author camp with Kelly. Still trying to find a way out, Gregory begins telling fibs to make those around him think that math camp is, indeed, the plan, and the ensuing mayhem caused by multiple lies creates enough action and intrigue to keep readers fully engaged. The solution to Gregorys dilemma involves poetry designed using the Fibonacci sequence, and each chapter heading is a Fibonacci-sequence poem that forecasts Gregorys fibs. This delightful novel introduces a resourceful and inspiring young character, and many readers will relate to Gregorys desire for creative expression and his yearning for acceptance. Grades 4-7. --Martha Edmundson; Title: The 14 Fibs of Gregory K. | [
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17,863 | 4 | JOSEPHINE PAGE is the pen name for the author of more than fifty children's books.; Title: I Am A Fire Truck | [
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17,864 | 2 | PreSchool-K-Two brown field mice, a father and daughter, scamper and scurry through the woods on a bright, sunny day. When Littletail challenges Longtail to a race, he wins, but he reminds his downcast youngster that one day she will be too big for him to catch. During hide-and-seek, Longtail easily finds Littletail, but he reminds her that she will grow to be cleverer as well. In a game of follow the leader, her father gets stuck because he is too big to follow her through the roots of an old tree, and he tells a triumphant Littletail that one day she will be as big as he. That evening, just before a very tired little mouse falls asleep in their cozy nest, Longtail kisses her good night and tells her what will last "always and forever." Large, realistic illustrations filled with wildflowers and berries provide a soothing backdrop to the mice romping in the woods. Wonderful for bedtimes and storytimes, this is a simple, heartwarming tale of companionship and a parent's unconditional love.Linda Staskus, Parma Regional Library, OH Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: I Love You Always and Forever | [
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17,865 | 1 | When Edward, a city-slicker dog, arrives at his canine relatives' farm for a visit, Teague provides the perfect setup for this goofily sweet fish-out-of-water tale. As fans familiar with the antics of Teague's other pooch—Ike from the Dear Mrs. LaRue books—might expect, the narrative nature of the crisp oil illustrations reveals a much more entertaining version of the story than does the straightforward text. The line, In the woods, Edward helps make maple syrup, accompanies a spread showing Edward stumbling through a clearing with his paw stuck in a bucket. And when Edward and Judy go outside to tend the sheep, Edward is shown petrified, having somehow hooked the leg of one unhappy looking ram. Young readers will find plenty to revisit in the humorous bucolic scenes of barnyard creatures at work and play. And though Edward never quite gets the hang of farm chores, kids will take heart that his bemused hosts are ever-tolerant of his botched efforts. Ages 4–8. (Apr.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.This book isn’t all that ha-ha funny, but it’s every other kind of funny: weird, satirical, and surreal. Using simple declarative sentences (“Judy helps Edward feed the pigs”), Teague tells of Edward, a dog visiting his aunt and uncle in the country. We know Edward is from the city because he wears a little suit and bowtie, and we know from that suit and bowtie that he’s going to get real messy real fast. Edward falls into the pigpen, gets chased by chickens, and battles sheep, all of which play amusing counterpart to Teague’s text, which describes what Edward is supposed to be doing. The paintings are absurd still lifes centered around Edward’s prim, glassy-eyed, almost Stan Laurel–like mug; the fact that cows are sometimes playing tetherball in the background just seems par for the course. There is a confidence to Teague’s artwork that will win over almost any reader—dogs do dance with pigs while their dog-families play fiddle and cello. We’ve just never noticed it before. Preschool-Kindergarten. --Daniel Kraus; Title: Funny Farm | [
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17,866 | 1 | Kindergarten-Grade 2 Teague is known and loved for his '40s-style acrylic paintings with hilariously odd perspectives, wry facial expressions, and a heavily ironic disconnect between text and pictures. Here, the nattily dressed, citified bulldog introduced in Funny Farm (Scholastic, 2009) visits the firehouse in hopes of becoming a real firefighter. The station's mice laugh as Edward tries on a shiny red fire hat, but the text fails to indicate that the pup has put it on backwards and is struggling to extricate his face. Nor can you tell from the impassive professional firefighters all Dalmatians, of course what wild blunders Edward makes as the team goes out for a drill. Still, when a real emergency occurs, Edward is the hero, and the story ends with a parade in his honor and, anticlimactically, a sound sleep. Children will enjoy Firehouse! for its mild humor, winsome and colorful illustrations, and depiction of firefighters at work. While it's not as funny as many other Teague books, it should attract a wide audience. Susan Weitz, formerly at Spencer-Van Etten School District, Spencer, NY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.In his singular, recognizable stylefull of expressive animal protagonists, rich color, and perfectly drafted perspectivesTeague explores the antics of Edward, a curious pooch, as he visits the firehouse with his pretty hound-dog cousin, Judy. Of course he gets to do all the things every child longs to do in a station: try on a fire hat, sit behind the wheel of a fire truck, and, when a fire drill causes the firefighters (all Dalmatians, save for one tiny mouse) to spring into action, slide down the fire pole. Lucky for Edward, it's only a practice session because he constantly flubs up routine procedures, such as holding onto the hose and climbing on the ladder. (Judy, however, is nothing but sensible and helpful.) Ultimately, though, Edward saves the day by rescuing the good old kitten-stuck-in-a-tree. The pictures are so well executed and fun to look at, the story can be forgiven for being a bit ordinary; this won't matter at all to kids, for whom there are never enough books featuring fire stations. Preschool-Kindergarten. --Karen Cruze; Title: Firehouse! | [
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17,867 | 2 | BEN HILLMAN is an animator, filmmaker, and author/illustrator. Ben has illustrated a number of picture books (The Pesky Toaster, The Devil Ate My Blintzes), and his animation work can be seen in Spike Lee's She Hate Me.; Title: How Big Is It? | [
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17,868 | 1 | K-Gr 4-Veteran letter writer Ike is back with the same feisty determination that established his hilarious voice in the earlier books. In this title, the disgruntled dog has a bone to pick with his neighbor, Mrs. Hibbins. She has been hospitalized due to a heat wave in Snort City, leaving Mrs. LaRue and Ike in charge of her two cats. Ike is incredulous that he has to change their summer vacation plans. Instead of his long-awaited ocean cruise, he'll now be taking a road trip with the detestable felines. The story is structured around Ike's cross-country adventures with his unwanted traveling companions and his ceaseless efforts to convey the supreme injustice of the situation to Mrs. Hibbins. Each of the postcards is a priceless piece of self-delusion, as Ike feigns concern for Mrs. LaRue and Mrs. Hibbins while his own motivations are quite clear. Teague's ear for his character's endless complaints is pitch perfect, and his wonderful illustrations are laugh-out-loud funny. Large spreads with the postcards superimposed on the crazy goings-on and expressive faces on the animals and humans make this a winner.-Gloria Koster, West School, New Canaan, CT (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Praise for Dear Mrs. LaRue: Letters from Obedience School2002 Book Sense Illustrated Book of the YearA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA Christopher Award winnerAn Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award winnerAn NCTE Notable Children's Book"Hilarious... Ike is a hero!" -Booklist, starred review"Simply irresistible." -The New York Times; Title: LaRue Across America: Postcards From the Vacation (LaRue Books) | [
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17,869 | 1 | This fractured version of the familiar nursery tale opens with a farmer and his wife selling their farm, paying their three pigs for their good work, and sending them off into the world. While the first two pigs build cheap houses of straw and sticks, the third builds herself a brick house. Huffing and puffing, a hungry wolf comes by and blows down the first two homes, but he hyperventilates and passes out at the third. The three pigs revive him, feed him, and take in their now-amiable adversary. Trading in the original storys sense of justice for the notion that villainy can be cured by a good meal seems a bit off-track, even for a fractured tale. Still, children will enjoy the humor here, including the wolfs bemused I cant believe that worked! after he blows the straw house down. Animated with drama and deadpan wit, Teagues large-scale oil paintings show up very well from a distance, making this a good story-hour choice. Preschool-Grade 1. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf | [
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17,870 | 2 | Grade 25Is Julian Rodriguez a youngster who has been frustrated by his parents one too many times or is he really an officer of a Space Federation on a very trying intergalactic, fact-finding mission? After being sent to his room by his "stupid maternal unit," Julian reports to the Mothership the humiliation he has experienced at the hands of his earthling parents, teachers, and classmates. The last straw is, of course, being forced to "dispose of a large canister, filled to the brim with humanoid refuse," which leads to his "trash crisis on Earth." The cartoonlike illustrations give the book the look of an edgy graphic novel, and the lightning bolt on Julian's green shirt gives the protagonist a superhero vibe. The story should appeal to young readers who like Jeff Kinney's "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" (Abrams) but aren't yet ready for a longer novel.Kathleen Meulen, Sakai Intermediate School, Bainbridge Island, WA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Alexander Stadler is the author and illustrator of numerous books for children and adults, including the Beverly Billingsly series and What Willie Wore. He has also worked for the fashion industry, designing prints for Todd Oldham and Comme des Garons. Alexander Stadler lives with his partner and two dogs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.; Title: Julian Rodriguez #1: Trash Crisis on Earth | [
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17,871 | 7 | Praise for the Bone seriesNamed one of the top ten graphic novels of all time by Time"Spectacular." -Spin magazine"One of the best kids' comics ever." -VIBE magazine"Jeff Smith's Bone series . . . is a true accomplishment. Not only is it a terrific graphic-novel series, but it's a superb example of storytelling." -School Library Journal"Bone is storytelling at its best, full of endearing, flawed characters whose adventures run the gamut from hilarious whimsy to thrilling drama." -Entertainment WeeklyJeff Smith is the creator of the award-winning, bestselling Bone series. He was born and raised in the American Midwest and learned about cartooning from comic strips, comic books, and TV animation.; Title: Bone Boxed Set Books 1-3 (Bone) | [
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17,872 | 0 | Alec, Santopolos young sleuth talks like a fourth-grader, acts like a fourth-grader, and, mostly, thinks like one, too. Sometimeshe wonderswhy Tater Tots and pizza always pop up together on the school cafeteria menu. Orwhy he gets that marshmallowy feeling in his stomach whenhe has done something wrong and has to tell his dad. Or whether clever, daring classmate Gina Rossi will make a good sleuthing partner when they both grow up. In this adventure, gold coins, a broken drinking glass, a plastic telescope, and a newspaper photo are the clues the kids use to solve two mysterious disappearances, one of which seems tostump even Mr. Flint, the cop. Contrived? Sure.But most mysteries for this age group are; what sets this apart is its lively characters, a thoughtfully derivedsprinkling of clues for the kids to pursue, and the opportunity forreaders to have as much fun solving the mystery (and decoding thecoded messages) asAlec and Gina. Grades 3-5. --Stephanie ZvirinJill Santopolo is not a super sleuth, though she is particularly good at walking quickly and quietly through the streets of New York City, where she lives. She is currently working on her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults at Vermont College, and spends most of her time reading books, writing books, and editing some other ones.; Title: An Alec Flint Mystery #1: Nina, the Pinta, and the Vanishing Treasure | [
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17,873 | 12 | Steve and Matthew Murie know what kids want to know about because they're both teachers. This is the first book for this father-and-son team. Steve lives in Missouri and Matthew is currently living in South Korea.; Title: Every Minute On Earth (Fun Facts) | [
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17,874 | 2 | 2005 - Large Paperback; Title: The Hello, Goodbye Window | [
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17,875 | 7 | R.L. Stine is the author of the series' Fear Street, Nightmare Room, Give Yourself Goosebumps, and the phenomenally successfulGoosebumps. His thrilling teen titles have sold more than 250 million copies internationally, enough to earn him a spot in the GuinnessBook of World Records. Mr. Stine lives in New York City with his wife, Jane, and his son, Matt.; Title: Goosebumps #50: Calling All Creeps! | [
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17,876 | 12 | "4.5 ALIEN SKULLS OUT OF 5. Delivers on all levels...[E.H.] would make a great spooky holiday present." -- Apex Science Fiction and Horror Digest"GRADE: A. A handsome hardcover volume with a lenticular frontispiece...A must-have for your reference shelf." -- The-Trades.com"A fun blend of fact and fiction (with many comparisons between the two), this gorgeous hardcover won't disappoint." -- Rue Morgue Magazine"Aimed at kids and teens, [E.H.] is also nice reading for the not-so-adult grown-ups. . . . Tons of references and links for each one of us to further investigate the unknown." -- Razor Reel*** A YALSA Quick Pick *** -- *** Nominated for the BRAM STOKER AWARD for "SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN NONFICTION" ***JOSHUA GEE is most frequently sighted in New York City, according to eyewitnesses. Encyclopedia Horrifica is widely believed to behis first book.; Title: Encyclopedia Horrifica: The Terrifying TRUTH! About Vampires, Ghosts, Monsters, and More | [
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17,877 | 11 | PIERS HARPER is the illustrator of Fluffy Bunny, Little Owl, and Little Lamb. He lives in Cumbria, in the United Kingdom.; Title: Snow Bear (Soft-To-Touch Books) | [
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17,878 | 12 | SPORTS ILLUSTRATED KIDS is the number-one sports magazine for kids ages eight to fifteen. It is packed with profiles of the hottest sports stars, previews and predictions, games, and more. Sports Illustrated Kids is located in New York City.; Title: Sports Illustrated Kids Year In Sports 2008 | [
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17,879 | 12 | BEN HILLMAN is an animator, a filmmaker, and an author/illustrator. He has illustrated a number of picture books (The Pesky Toaster, The Devil Ate My Blintzes), and his animation work can be seen in Spike Lee's She Hate Me.; Title: How Fast Is It? | [
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17,880 | 7 | Grade 59Alcatraz Smedry is back, and the action is just as nonstop, the librarians are just as evil, and the quips and asides (and outright lies) that the author insists on inflicting upon readers are just as omnipresent. Fortunately for the fans of Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians (Scholastic, 2007), these are all good things. On the run from a Scrivener's Bone, a half-human, half-machine assassin that has been sent to retrieve the Translator's Lenses that Alcatraz stole in the first book, the boy receives word that his father is in mortal danger in the Library of Alexandria. He and a crew of quirky relatives with odd but very useful Talents mount a daring and completely ludicrous rescue. Though some readers may find the author's non sequiturs and frequent interruptions in the narrative off-putting, those who enjoy their fantasy with a healthy dose of slapstick humor will be delighted. Give this novel to fans of Eoin Colfer's "Artemis Fowl" (Hyperion/Miramax) and Catherine Jinks's Cadel Piggott in Evil Genius (Harcourt, 2007). They will appreciate Sanderson's cheerful sarcastic wit and none-too-subtle digs at librarians.Jane Henriksen Baird, Anchorage Public Library, AK Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Alcatraz #2: Alcatraz Versus the Scrivener's Bones | [
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17,881 | 2 | Grade 5–8—In a bleak future, humans use terrible chemicals to fight The Animal Plague that causes all of the world's animals to go rabid and renders most of the planet uninhabitable. The population now cowers in overcrowded walled cities. Mika, 12, and his parents live in London in terrible conditions. His twin, Ellie, supposedly drowned a year earlier, but Mika is convinced that she still lives. He's right. The story begins with Ellie and a tiny monkey named Puck fleeing a spaceship in a stolen Pod Fighter. Sadly, their attempt to escape is foiled by the evil Mal Gorman, who has a plan to co-opt the entire first generation of children born after the Plague and make them into an army for his own nefarious purposes. And Gorman has special plans for kids like Mika and Ellie, whose mutations give them unique abilities. To save his sister, Mika will have to win a contest involving simulator battle games and many deadly challenges, using abilities he never knew he had. The story starts fast and never slows down. While the bad guys are a bit stereotypical, the good guys are interesting and realistic. There's a touch of the supernatural, some interesting philosophical questions, and a cliff-hanger ending that will leave readers hungry for more. Give this one to readers not quite ready for Orson Scott Card.—Mara Alpert, Los Angeles Public Library Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Emma Clayton lives with her two children in Leamington Spa, England. THE WHISPER is the sequel to her debut novel THE ROAR.; Title: The Roar | [
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17,882 | 2 | CAITLYN DAVIS lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is the author of several books about summer. She carefully researches each andevery one, no matter how hard it is to relax by a pool, attend a barbeque, or stroll a beach.; Title: What's Hot (I Heart Bikinis #3) | [
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17,883 | 2 | Andy Griffiths is the New York Times bestselling author of The Day My Butt Went Psycho!, Zombie Butts from Uranus!, Butt Wars!: The Final Conflict, Just Stupid!, Just Wacky!, Just Annoying!, Just Joking!, and Just Disgusting! He lives in Australia with his wife, their kids, and his butt.; Title: Schooling Around #4: Robot Riot! | [
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17,884 | 2 | PreS-Gr 2This new adaptation of the Yiddish folk song presented in Simms Taback's Joseph Had a Little Overcoat (Viking, 1999) and Phoebe Gilman's Something from Nothing (Scholastic, 1992) is a fresh rhythmic retelling with charming cartoon-style illustrations that deserves a place even in collections that own the other two. Aylesworth's story, told in the voice of the main character's granddaughter, recounts highlights of her grandfather's life: coming to America, becoming a tailor, and making himself "a handsome coatthat he wore on his wedding day!" The worn coat becomes "a smart jacket"; the shabby jacket, "a snazzy vest"; the frayed vest, "a stylish tie." In this version, the threadbare tie is transformed into a toy for a great grandson's kittens, then a cozy nest for a mouse and her babies. As in both older versions, this one features repetition and a rhyming refrain. McClintock's pen-and-ink detailed watercolor illustrations highlight four generations of family history. Following the title-page scene that shows ships streaming toward Ellis Island, then a photolike pose of grandfather as a boy on deck passing the Statue of Liberty, the story unfolds in two-to-three small vignettes per page, each accompanied by a snippet of text, with a full-page scene at each major juncture. The paintings highlight McClintock's special skill for aging grandpa. Her eye for detail is apparent in ever-changing clothing styles; in a sole coming loose from young grandpa's shoe; and the evolution of his sewing machines from treadle to modern motorized. This is a tale worth reading again and again.Susan Scheps, formerly at Shaker Public Library, OH; Title: My Grandfather's Coat | [
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17,885 | 1 | Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 3This is a delightful adaptation of the Ukrainian folktale in which a dropped mitten becomes a haven of warmth and protection for an increasing number of woodland animals until it finally bursts (or, in one story, stretches out and is carried off by the wind). From the very first sentences"Once upon a time there was a happy little boy who loved to play. Yes, he did."the narrative draws readers into the story and begs to be read aloud. The text contains both repetitive phrases and a memorable refrain"'Please!' begged the fox./My toes are cold as ice!/Your mitten looks so cozy,/and warm toes would feel so nice!" The gouache and watercolor illustrations with ink outlining and detail include single pages and spreads alternating with pages that contain several small vignettes, each accompanied by a bit of text. McClintock attributes the style of her artwork to 19th-century French and British illustrators J. J. Grandville and Charles H. Bennett, and to the 1960s cartoon Top Cat. Her sweet-faced animals exhibit human personality traits in both conversation and facial expressions. Alvin Tresselt's well-loved version of the tale (HarperCollins, 1964), illustrated in black line drawings accented in five colors, and Jan Brett's popular retelling (Putnam, 1989), accompanied by paintings in her own distinctive bordered style, are both filled with patterns and details in clothing and settings that characterize the tale's ethnic origin. Aylesworth's tale belongs in every collection, as well.Susan Scheps, Shaker Heights Public Library, OH Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* Twenty years after the publication of Jan Bretts now-classic version of The Mitten (1989) comes this similarly charming retelling of the Ukrainian folktale from two veteran collaborators. As in such titles as The Tale of Tricky Fox (2001) and Goldilocks and the Three Bears (2003), Aylesworth and McClintocks styles marry well here, creating a perfectly paced read-aloud with an old-fashioned feel. While playing in the snow, a young boy loses a mitten made by his grandmother. At home, his grandmother consoles him with cocoa and a promise to look for the missing mitten in the morning. Overnight, a lineup of woodland creatures finds the warm, woolen treasure and burrows in, stretching the knit until even a giant bear fits inside. Its the addition of a tiny mouse, though, that eventually causes the seams to burst, leaving only a pile of yarn pieces for the boy and his grandmother to discover. In lines filled with repetition and rhythm, Aylesworth expertly builds the humor and suspense, while McClintocks artwork, inspired by both 1960s comics and nineteenth-century illustration, capture the storys absurdity in action-filled images of the animals, each an expressive character, struggling to squeeze into the ever-expanding mitten, right up to its final explosion. A satisfying blend of cozy comforts and slapstick farce, this will be a top choice for winter story hours. Preschool-Grade 2. --Gillian Engberg; Title: The Mitten | [
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17,886 | 2 | LAUREN BROOKE lives outside London in an old English farmhouse. She divides her time between writing and mucking out the stalls of her two horses.; Title: Heartland Special Edition: Winter's Gift | [
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17,887 | 2 | JEANINE LE NY lives with her husband on the extremely glamorous island of Staten. Fortunately for everyone involved, she doesn't have to deliver sandwiches by bicycle.; Title: Island Summer (I Heart Bikinis) | [
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17,888 | 14 | "One Christmas Eve I made a snowman, very fat and jolly. I dressed him up in red and green and trimmed his hat with holly. I saw his arms were trembling as if he couldn't wait; it made me start to wonder - how do snowmen celebrate? This tale shows how snowmen celebrate the Christmas holiday.; Title: Snowmen at Christmas | [
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17,889 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1Oliver Donnington Rimington-Sneep has a room full of toys, and his healthy imagination makes it impossible to sleep when there are canvases to paint, books to read, magic to create, and moons to visit. He cannot possibly stop to rest until he has exhausted all his options-and himself. Then he snuggles down with his favorite soft toys, much to the satisfaction of his parents, who are peeking at him from around the bedroom door. Starting with the picture on the title page of a wide-awake Oliver in bed but ready to spring out, there is a driven intensity about this book with its bold text and full-bleed, fanciful spreads. Young listeners will understand the messagethat there are too few hours in a day. This is an excellent selection for pajama storytimes and one-on-one sharing. Pair it with Helen Cooper's The Boy Who Wouldn't Go to Bed (Dial, 1997) or Jane Dyer's Little Brown Bear Won't Take a Nap! (Little, Brown, 2002) for a satisfying bedtime experience.Kara Schaff Dean, Needham Public Library, MA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.MARA BERGMAN is the author of Snip! Snap! What's That?, illustrated by Nick Maland, and Glitter Kitty, illustrated by Lydia Monks. Mara grew up in New York but now lives in England.; Title: Oliver Who Would Not Sleep | [
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17,890 | 7 | R.L. Stine's books have sold more than 300 million copies, making him one of the most popular children's authors in history. Besides Goosebumps, R.L. Stine has written series including: Fear Street, Rotten School, Mostly Ghostly, The Nightmare Room, and Dangerous Girls. R.L. Stine lives in New York with his wife, Jane, and his King Charles spaniel, Minnie. www.RLStine.com.; Title: Escape From Horrorland (Goosebumps Horrorland #11) | [
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17,891 | 7 | Patrick Carman makes his home in the wilderness of eastern Washington and insists that it is a rather ordinary home and is not, in fact, surrounded by stone walls. He divides his time between writing, public speaking, spending time with his wife and two daughters, reading, fly fishing, para-gliding, and snowboarding. Before writing his first novel, Carman helped to create board games, websites, a mentoring program, and a radio music show.; Title: Stargazer (Land of Elyon) | [
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17,892 | 7 | Praise for The Clone Codes"Tight and fast-paced, yet makes room for historical parallels that are vivid without being preachy." -Publishers Weekly"Useful for classroom discussions." -Booklist"This is fast-paced adventure with a provocative exploration of civil rights and identity." -Kirkus Reviews; Title: Cyborg (Clone Codes) | [
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17,893 | 2 | Daisy Meadows has written over one hundred books for children. Her RAINBOW MAGIC series is a New York Times bestseller!; Title: Rainbow Magic Special Edition: Holly the Christmas Fairy | [
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17,894 | 2 | "[A] witty, sensitive debut . . ." -PEOPLE "More than the usual story of the immigrant teen's conflict with her traditional parents, the funny, touching contemporary narrative will grab teens everywhere." --BOOKLIST (starred) "Determined to prove she's strong enough to 'wear a badge of my faith,' Amal faces ostracism and ridicule as she dons her hijab with both good humor and trepidation. . . . Abdel-Fattah's fine first novel offers a world of insight to post-9/11 readers." --KIRKUS REVIEWS (starred) "Using a winning mix of humor and sensitivity, Abdel-Fattah ably demonstrates that her heroine is, at heart, a teen like any other. This debut should speak to anyone who has felt like an outsider for any reason." --PUBLISHERS WEEKLY; Title: Does My Head Look Big In This? | [
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17,895 | 9 | KRISTIANA GREGORY is the bestselling author of many Dear America titles, including Across the Lonesome Prairie and Seeds of Hope. Her novel Jenny of the Tetons won the California Kite Award. The Cabin Creek Mysteries are based on bedtime stories she told her sons when they were young and restless.; Title: Legend Of Skull Cliff (Cabin Creek Mysteries) | [
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17,896 | 7 | Robin Wasserman is the author of the Chasing Yesterday trilogy, the Seven Deadly Sins series, and Hacking Harvard. She writes and votes in Brooklyn, New York.; Title: Truth (Chasing Yesterday, Book 3) | [
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17,897 | 2 | "An evocative setting, an air of mystery and some intriguing love interests for Miranda, a 16-year old budding scientist, will make Friedman's novel irresistible to romance fans."-Publishers Weekly"Romantic scenes and references to Shakespeare and The Rime of the Ancient Mariner abound."-School Library Journal; Title: Sea Change | [
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17,898 | 2 | Starred Review. A sure-fire hit for Mother's Day, this elegantly designed book pairs a series of poems with stunning illustrations to celebrate the bond between mothers and sons. Identical in structure, each beginning with Mama says, the poems appear in English as well as another language (among these are Cherokee, Danish, Hebrew and Inuktitut). The verses are prosaic (Mama says/ To be on time/ Mama says/ Be neat/ Mama says/ To walk with pride/ And never drag my feet)but only until the Caldecott Medalwinning Dillons create a greater context for them; in this case, they picture an African-American mother solemnly looking on as her son, carrying schoolbooks, stoically walks past angry white protestors. The illustrations, two per poem, are well-researched and lavish, showing mothers in traditional dress lovingly engaged with their sons. A visual notation connects each entry with a glossary of languages in the back. Even with the inclusion of very general religious precepts, the Dillons' breathtaking paintings and the quiet dignity of the poems merit a wide audience. All ages. (Apr.) Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Kindergarten-Grade 4Twelve different cultures are represented in this visually stunning, slightly oversize offering. For each one, a short poem stating wisdom or advice that a mother might offer a son is presented on the verso, along with a painting in a circular frame. The effect of the frame is to give readers the feeling that they are peeking in at a private moment between parent and child. The recto has a full-page illustration of the son acting on the advice. The poems are simple and direct and address everything from being honest to sharing and appreciating nature. Some have distinctly religious messages: "Mama says/Have faith/Mama says/Believe/Mama says/To trust in God/And let God take the lead." All of the poems are also presented in the language of the culture addressed, including Cherokee, Hindi, and Danish. The afterword details the specific sources used to obtain accurate translations. The artwork is nothing short of brilliant. Elegantly composed pictures not only capture and enhance the meaning of the poem they accompany, but also depict the various cultures with remarkable attention to detail. This is a lovely and important addition for most collections.Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJ Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Mama Says: A Book of Love for Mothers and Sons (Dillon, Leo & Diane) | [
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