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21,900 | 2 | Praise for Ways to Live Forever"Sam is a child whom readers would want as a friend and he will be missed when the book is done." - School Library Journal, starred review"[Ways to Live Forever] skirts easy sentiment to confront the hard questions head-on, intelligently and realistically and with an enormous range of feeling." - Publishers Weekly, starred review"The energy and joy of this novel is a remarkable feat." - Horn Book, starred reviewA Horn Book Fanfare BookAn ALA Notable Children's BookA USBBY Outstanding International BookA New York Public Library Title for Reading and Sharing; Title: Ways To Live Forever | [
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21,901 | 15 | AMANDA LUMRY is from Bellevue, Washington. She graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University after studying photography in the Visual Environmental Studies department.LAURA HURWITZ lives in North Haven, Connecticut. She graduated magna cum laude from Yale University with a major in English.; Title: Adventures of Riley #8: Riddle of the Reef | [
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21,902 | 7 | KEVIN EMERSON is not currently a vampire, but he does live in Seattle, Washington, where it is often gloomy. A former elementary school science and writing teacher, Kevin now works at the 826 Seattle, one of th Dave Eggers writing centers, and plays the drums in a band. Visit him at www.KevinEmerson.net and www. myspace.com/Kevin_emerson.; Title: Blood Ties (Oliver Nocturne) | [
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21,903 | 13 | Grade 3-5 Inside her trademark Sassy Sack, spunky and diminutive Sassy keeps everything anyone could possibly use, from batteries to silver nail polish. However, her bag also contains one very big Silver Secret. The fourth grader wants nothing more than to participate in her school choir's musical and wear one of the shimmery purple dresses the performers wear. Unfortunately, she can't carry a tune, and she is initially disappointed with her role of stage manager. As Sassy directs and organizes the participants, though, she realizes that her strengths are needed and appreciated even if she is behind the curtain. When a fire breaks out in the auditorium, the treasured Sassy Sack goes missing and along with it, her Silver Secret a piccolo given to her by her grandmother. As the story unfolds, Sassy learns that everyone has an area in which they shine, and she becomes skilled in bringing that out in others and in herself. Reluctant readers and those looking for quick, fun chapter books will find the African-American child appealing. This story has some sparkle, but isn't a true gem. Michele Shaw, Quail Run Elementary School, San Ramon, CA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Praise for Sassy:"Full of strong, believable characters. . . ." - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL ". . . Draper hits her middle grade target. . . Filled with energy and opinion, Sassy more than lives up to her name." -- PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY "Sassy might be small, but she's the right size to save the day. . . Newly independent readers will. . . look forward to more stories about her life and family." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS; Title: The Sassy #3: The Silver Secret | [
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21,904 | 15 | Amanda Lumry is from Bellevue, Washington. She graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University after studying photography in the Visual Environmental Studies Department.Laura Hurwitz lives in North Haven, Connecticut. She graduated magna cum laude from Yale University with a major in English.Visit Riley at www.adventuresofriley.com.; Title: Adventures of Riley #5: Dolphins in Danger | [
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21,905 | 0 | Starred Review. Grade 14How did the civil rights activist prepare what would become his most famous address? What was it like to be part of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, August 28, 1963? Dr. King's sister answers these questions, providing background about the organization of the march, a look at key events of the day, and insight into how King crafted the speech. Although he is depicted as older and more serious than the mischievous little boy portrayed in My Brother Martin (S & S, 2003), Farris's unique perspective on her subject continues to be compelling. She concentrates on the march and the effects of the speech. Some phrases in the text are printed in a larger font and in color, emphasizing important aspects and establishing an appealing rhythm for reading aloud. Ladd's acrylic paintings are an excellent accompaniment to the text. His use of color and varying perspectives creates a great deal of visual energy, extending the excitement of the event. An informative addition.Lucinda Snyder Whitehurst, St. Christopher's School, Richmond, VA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.This handsome picture book, told from the viewpoint of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s older sister, is a personal, celebratory account of the 1963 March on Washington. Farris tracks back to childhood, when she and her brother were raised to do good but not to brag about it. She also tells about the night before the march, when Dr. King stayed up to work on his speech until the very last minute, and a beautiful close-up portrait shows him, pen in hand, in his hotel room. The books main focus, though, is on the march itself. The author stayed with the King family in Atlanta and watched the events on TV, cheering every step of the way, and she describes with powerful detail the thousands who came, the leaders, the rights they fought for, and the power of their words. In his debut picture book, Ladd beautifully shows the historic crowd scenes and the portraits of King, the Big Six civil rights leaders, and gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. A stirring, intimate view of a watershed moment. Grades 2-5. --Hazel Rochman; Title: March On!: The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World | [
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21,906 | 11 | Kindergarten-Grade 3A husband and wife and their two children live on a farm. The heavily illustrated narrative, which begins in March and ends in November, describes how each season brings different sights, smells, and activities. Using a variety of machinery, the farmers prepare for planting, harvesting, and storing crops of feed corn. The children are involved in growing and maintaining a smaller garden of vegetables and feeding the cows and chickens. As the weather becomes warmer, there is time to relax on a tire swing or fish in a creek, but the family will have to make trips into town for supplies and business transactions. While they have plenty to eat, young readers will glimpse some of the hardships of their life. Weather can delay a farmer's plans and nearby wildlife means danger for some of the barnyard animals. The watercolor and pencil artwork, highlighting the open skies and vast prairie fields, complements the text and changes from browns to greens as the temperature rises and falls. Although the text is too long for a read-aloud, and the small images are best appreciated one-on-one, Cooper's book will give children a comprehensive view of farm life, both visually and textually.Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, AB, Canada Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Most picture books about farms tend to be slapstick animal adventures rather than realistic views of daily life. Coopers latest fills that gap with a quiet, atmospheric portrait of a farm through the seasons. Working in his signature style of loosely rendered figures and simple compositions in pencil and watercolor, Cooper combines beautiful, expansive views of a farm seen from a distance under an endless sky with small, individual images, such as the farms cats, which younger children will want to point to and count. Like the pictures, the words move from large landscapes to small details. In a spread about May, for example, descriptions of the vast fields that look like an ocean of green mix with lines about the butterflies and bees that zoom through the garden. Filled with sensory details, the brief text has a poetic, stripped-down simplicity that matches the stark images and will read aloud well. Cameo appearances of the farms animals and children will help hold young peoples attention throughout this subtle, handsome view of modern, rural life. Preschool-Grade 3. --Gillian Engberg; Title: Farm | [
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21,907 | 15 | AMANDA LUMRY is from Bellevue, Washington. She graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University after studying photography in the Visual Environmental Studies department.LAURA HURWITZ lives in North Haven, Connecticut. She graduated magna cum laude from Yale University with a major in English.; Title: Adventures of Riley #3: South Pole Penguins | [
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21,908 | 0 | Praise for The Book of Tormod #1: A Templar's Apprentice"Rapid-fire adventure." -The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"A fascinating book... with a depth of history. Engrossing, well-researched, and well-told." -Ed Masessa, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wandmaker's Guidebook"Kat Black is a refreshing voice in young adult fiction-wonderfully original, compelling, and thought-provoking." -Allen Say; Title: The Book of Tormod #2: Templar's Gifts | [
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21,909 | 2 | When the avian prima donna introduced in Grumpy Bird (2007) gets bonked on the head by a ball and starts to cry, not Raccoons kiss, Rabbits hug, a cookie from Beaver, or a Band-Aid from Fox can stop the flow of tears. Though Tankard offers no definite clues in either the short text or his brightly colored woodland scenes, readers are likely to suspect after a while that Bird is milking the injuryespecially when, seeing all his friends likewise bursting into tears, he loudly announces that hes ALL BETTER NOW! Not only will Birds histrionics strike chords of recognition in parents, but the wide-eyed, very simply drawn animals suspended against collages of reworked photos and sketched-in shrubbery will also catch and hold the attention even of very young audiences. Bet high on this becoming another storytime winner, just like its predecessor. Grades K-3. --John Peters; Title: Boo Hoo Bird (Tankard Bird Picture Books) | [
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21,910 | 2 | Daisy Meadows has written over one hundred books for children. Her RAINBOW MAGIC series is a New York Times bestseller!; Title: Petal Fairies #6: Danielle the Daisy Fairy: A Rainbow Magic Book | [
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21,911 | 2 | Grade 24Nine-year-old Sassy usually is the one who gets stuck with the last piece of chicken or the last choice of jelly beans in the bowl because she is the youngest and smallest member of the Sanford clan. Her stature has earned her the nickname Little Sister, much to her chagrin. Sassy feels there's a special sparkly part hiding deep within her; it just needs some help to shine through. At times the story seems a little too pat and clichd. It's what's inside that counts, Grammy tells the child. The chapter book is short on plot and conflict, but is full of strong, believable characters. Draper is at her best when describing people. "Daddy says I have a Krispy Kreme face, warm and sweet, but who wants to look like a doughnut?" Readers will get a kick out of some of the vignettes as when Sassy's classmate gets his head stuck between the rungs of a chair or when her brother's bladder is about to burst on the elevator. A likable enough story, but not an essential purchase.Beth Cuddy, Seward Elementary School, Auburn, NY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Sassy finds her school uniform boring, and she loves shopping at the mall, dressing up, and eating out at fancy places. As the youngest in her African American family, she hates being called Little Sister, but it is hard to get her busy parents to hear her. In fact, she feels pretty invisible at home, except when her beloved Grammy, who first turned her on to reading, comes to visit and performs as a professional storyteller in Sassys school. Draper is an award-winning teacher and writer, and the classroom scenes, including the teachers mistakes, are as much fun as the family uproar. Told in Sassys lively voice, this first title inthe new Sassy series is more than a situation, and in the storys dramatic climax, it is the smallest kid who saves the day. Young grade-schoolers will eagerly wait for more about resourceful, sparky Sassy and her searchfor herself. Grades 2-4. --Hazel Rochman; Title: Sassy #1: Little Sister Is Not My Name | [
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21,912 | 2 | Marion Dane Bauer has written fiction and nonfiction, picture books, chapter books, young adult novels. Her bestselling novel On My Honor was named a Newbery Honor book. She lives in Minnesota.Caroline Jayne Church is a bestselling author and illustrator. Some of her bestselling titles include I LOVE YOU THROUGH AND THROUGH by Bernadette Rossetti-Shustak, HOW DO I LOVE YOU? by Marion Dane Bauer, YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE by Jimmie Davis, and GOOD NIGHT, I LOVE YOU. She lives in Surrey, England, but you can visit her at www.carolinejaynechurch.com.; Title: How Do I Love You? | [
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21,913 | 12 | Teaching writing just got easier and more effective because of these sturdy "crates." In them, teachers will find everything they need to help students use the six traits-ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions-improve their writing. Each crate contains an array of materials designed to engage students and enrich their writing experiences, including: 6 high-interest picture books hand selected for each trait 6 teaching guides filled with step-by-step lessons, graphic organizers, a scoring guide, and extension activities Sing-Along Trait Songs, a music CD containing lively, trait-specific songs to share with your students. Includes a "bonus track" on presentation. 6 full-color 17" x 22" posters contain lyrics to the songs on the CD Color-coded stickers for organizing classroom libraries and teaching materials Using Picture Books to Teach Writing With the Traits: K-2, 112-page resource containing 18 step-by-step lessons and 150 annotations of new and classic books, organized by trait What's more, each crate comes with hanging folders-one for each trait-for easy, expandable storage for years to come. Second Grade Picture Books Ideas: Tulip Sees America Organization: A Busy Year Voice: Alice the Fairy Word Choice: The Best Class Picture Ever! Sentence Fluency: Dizzy Conventions: Chameleon!; Title: Scholastic Classroom Resources The Trait Crate, Grade 2 (SC507472) | [
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21,914 | 2 | Grade 35Sassy's fourth-grade class has an assignment to research a topic and experience it, then present it to their fellow students. The whole school is intrigued when a mysterious limo appears, bringing a shy and sad-looking new girl, Lillian. When Sassy and her friends welcome her, she begins to emerge from her shell, and Sassy decides to research recipes and throw a dazzling dinner party at her house. She succeeds in talking her mom into it by promising that nothing she makes will involve cooking. She invites her entire class and must combat her brother's sock- and food-eating dog; an electricity outage that threatens her frozen foods; a purple kitchen; and the possible disappearance of Lillian. As in the earlier tales, the protagonist's sparkly "Sassy sack" contains everything she needs to counter any dilemma. Themes of loyalty and friendship run throughout as Lillian finds a place she can belong, and Sassy and her family realize their strong family bonds. Young foodies will revel in Sassy's recipes as each of them is appended, along with child-friendly instructions. Draper has whipped up another delicious tale sure to please followers of Sassy and anyone looking for a fun chapter book.Michele Shaw, Quail Run Elementary School, San Ramon, CA (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.In the latest installment in the series that started with Little Sister Is Not My Name (2009), lively fourth-grader Sassy is in bliss as she plans a dinner party for her classmates, and the preparations make for an uproariously fun read. Unlike the new kid in class, Sassy has a family that is totally supportive but never bossy, even when she makes a huge mess and turns the kitchen purple. Technological references are frequent, as Sassy downloads invitations and menu ideas, and readers may want to follow her example and try the 17 appended recipes. Grades 2-4. --Hazel Rochman; Title: Sassy #4: The Dazzle Disaster Dinner Party | [
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21,915 | 2 | Kindergarten-Grade 2When Oscar the caterpillar meets Bob the monarch butterfly, the little green guy is awed by Bob's beautiful wings. Bob assures him that he will have wings of his own someday, then flies off to a monarch habitat in Mexico. Sure enough, Oscar grows a cocoon and emerges with wings. However, he is dismayed to discover that he has become a dull gray moth instead of a brilliant butterfly. With some encouragement from his friend Edna the bookworm, he pursues his dream of joining the butterflies south of the border. This charming story about loving oneself and pursuing one's dreams sends an important message to children without being preachy or pedantic. The bright colors and cartoon-style illustrations enhance its ebullient, optimistic tone while giving the book strong appeal for children. The introduction of some basic Spanish vocabulary is an added bonus.Mary Landrum, Lexington Public Library, KY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PETER ELWELL has been an actor, musician, Emmy Award-nominated animation writer, comedy writer, and,as an illustrator, a regular contributor to National Lampoon and the New York Times Book Review. He hasillustrated several children's books, including his New York Times bestseller My Mother Is Mine by MarionDane Bauer. Mr. Elwell lives in New York City.; Title: Adios Oscar! A Butterfly Fable | [
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21,916 | 18 | Grade 58Tagged as a memoir, Gross's short chapters describe her experiences in Auschwitz and as a slave laborer as well as her postwar life. They read more like essays and are not always chronological. A selection of poetry is appended, and an essay, "Those with Sore Throats Disappeared," is randomly placed in the middle of that section. While the book includes powerful, poignant, and moving excerpts that might be useful to Holocaust educators, the total package will have difficulty finding an audience, especially with the abundance of compelling personal narratives, memoirs, and fiction already available, such as Livia Bitton-Jackson's I Have Lived a Thousand Years (S & S, 1997), Anita Lobel's No Pretty Pictures (HarperCollins, 1998), and Jennifer Roy's Yellow Star (Marshall Cavendish, 2006).Rachel Kamin, North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, Highland Park, IL END; Title: Elly: My True Story Of The Holocaust | [
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21,917 | 2 | Daisy Meadows has written over one hundred books for children. Her RAINBOW MAGIC series is a New York Times bestseller!; Title: Olivia The Orchid Fairy (Rainbow Magic: Petal Fairies #5) | [
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21,918 | 7 | The mysteries of the abandoned dredge are finally resolved in this sequel to Skeleton Creek (2009). Forbidden to see each other, Ryan and Sarah continue to solve the mystery by using e-mail, video, and a whole lot of sneaking around, but time is running out as the town prepares to burn down the mechanical dredge. In the first book, readers could get by without seeing the supplemental videos on Sarahs Web site, but in this go-round, the story suffers without them. The ending falls a bit flat, but the eerie mood throughout still makes this mystery a good read. Grades 5-8. --Courtney JonesPraise for Skeleton Creek:"This is something kids will want . . . Carman's accessible, journal-type text, full of mystery and foreshadowing, pulls from the outset [and] the nicely choreographed videos definitely build atmosphere." -Booklist"There are so many good things to say about this book. The part print, part video format will entice reluctant readers . . . It will make possible the telling of more interesting and complex tales." &mdashThe-Trades.com"All the way to the last chilling pages, readers will be enthralled and totally surprised . . . Hang on to your flashlights and be ready for some really great twists!" &mdashTeenReads.com; Title: Ghost In The Machine: Ryan's Journal (Skeleton Creek, No. 2) | [
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21,919 | 2 | Praise for Sassy:"Full of strong, believable characters. . . ." - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL ". . . Draper hits her middle grade target. . . Filled with energy and opinion, Sassy more than lives up to her name." -- PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY "Sassy might be small, but she's the right size to save the day. . . Newly independent readers will. . . look forward to more stories about her life and family." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS; Title: The Sassy #2: The Birthday Storm | [
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21,920 | 2 | LINDA SUE PARK is the Newbery Medal-winning author of A Single Shard. Her other books include the novels See-saw Girl, The Kite Fighters, When My Name Was Keoko, and Project Mulberry, as well as three picture books, Bee-Bim Bop!, The Firekeeper's Son, and What Does Bunny See? Ms. Park lives with her family in upstate New York.; Title: Storm Warning (The 39 Clues, Book 9) | [
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21,921 | 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.Jared Lee has illustrated more than 100 books for young readers. He has received awards from the Society of Illustrators, the Martha Kinney Cooper Ohioana Library Association, the National Cartoonists Society, and others. He lives in Ohio with his wife and a menagerie of dogs, cats, ponies, ducks, and a few unknown creatures.; Title: The Gym Teacher from the Black Lagoon | [
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21,922 | 15 | AMANDA LUMRY is from Bellevue, Washington. She graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University after studying photography in the Visual Environmental Studies department.LAURA HURWITZ lives in North Haven, Connecticut. She graduated magna cum laude from Yale University with a major in English.; Title: Adventures of Riley #7: Outback Odyssey | [
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21,923 | 5 | Adam Blade is in his late twenties, and was born in Kent, England. His parents were both history teachers and amateur artists, and Adam grew up surrounded by his father's paintings of historic English battles which left a lifelong mark on his imagination. He was also fascinated by the ancient sword and shield that hung in his father's office. Adam’s father said they were a Blade family heirloom.Sadly, Adam does not have his own Ice Dragon or Ghost Panther. But he really wishes he did!; Title: Zepha the Monster Squid (Beast Quest #7) | [
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21,924 | 2 | K-Gr 1-This quiet, thoughtful book will undoubtedly serve as an opening to a special conversation about family roots. It connects several generations of women through the passing down of a necklace. The narrator relates the moment when she received it from her mother, and then the story moves backward, threading linked accounts of the gifting of the necklace to the woman of each previous generation. Although the profiles are brief, they are rich, incorporating a range of life experiences and, quite wonderfully, the blending of different ethnicities within the family. Ibatoulline's lovely, detailed illustrations have a warm glow, but there are a couple of instances when the faces of the women look odd, as though they were cut and pasted from another piece of artwork. This book may not draw kids' immediate attention, but shared in a family-themed storytime or as a jumping-off point for a discussion about ancestry, it will definitely inspire youngsters to think about their own family trees.-Alyson Low, Fayetteville Public Library, AR(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Few of todays children can trace their ancestry back more than a generation or two. But this inspiring first-person account of a crystal necklace handed down from granddaughter to granddaughter across four generations may spark their interest. The story begins with a contemporary girl and works backward until it reaches Frances, an Irish girl who came to America and married a farmer. The acrylic gouache illustrations are idealized yet realistic, and glow with rich colors of sunset skies and warm kitchens. Wyeth details in her authors note how the oral tradition in her own family inspired the tale, right down to her joint African/Irish heritage. Though classified as fiction, the book is clearly a personal journey, capturing individual moments that connect a family of women over the years, enlivened with images of grace, depth, and emotion. Grades 1-3. --Cummins, Julie; Title: The Granddaughter Necklace | [
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21,925 | 2 | Unusual book; Title: Corduroy Lost and Found (first Scholastic paperback printing, Jan. 2008) | [
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21,926 | 0 | Jane Casserly recently recorded the audiobook A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon. She is also a founding member of Scary Monkey Productions, a sketch comedy group whose credits include Comic Relief 8, HBO's Sketch Pad, and headlining at Caroline's on Broadway.Animal noises, bouncy music, and Jane Casserly's brisk narration celebrate Mayer's story of a little girl who fends off demanding animals that invade her home. Casserly's enthusiastic vigor invites children to join the refrains that introduce and conclude each ridiculous situation. Casserly's characterizations are drawn carefully from Mayer's work. Precise pronunciations match the picture of the proper kangaroo who orders a bed made with unwrinkled sheets. Texas accents represent the rough-and-tumble llama that climbs into the girl's jeans. A gruff and exotic Bengal tiger insists on receiving transport to the circus. But best of all is Casserly's tinny, small voice for the heroine, which evokes both her youth and the backbone that makes her a role model. S.W. 2009 Audies Finalist AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine; Title: What Do You Do with a Kangaroo? - Audio | [
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21,927 | 2 | Grade 6 UpRyan McCray and Sarah Fincher wonder how Skeleton Creek, OR, received its name. Research takes them on a nighttime expedition to a mechanical dredge, where Ryan breaks his leg. The teens think the dredge is haunted by Joe Bush, a miner killed there. The book is interspersed with Sarah's videos, which can be accessed on the Internet. The mystery remains to be solved; sequels are guaranteed. Plot weaknesses mitigate the teen appeal of the Internet tie-in concept. The book's central flaw: it is not scary. Ryan's narration should provide creepy immediacy, but his constant insistence that he is petrified never plays out in the story. The book ramps up and peters out, without a climax or resolution of the mystery. The repetitive musings hold the pace to a slow walk, and Carman relies on contrivance to keep adults at bay. Another reason it lags is the lack of synergy between Ryan and Sarah, even though they are supposedly best friends. They communicate only via electronic means (their parents have forbidden their friendship), and their individual findings don't dovetail into one coherent story line. Even if one stops to watch Sarah's videos, there seem to be missing pieces of information that make the plot hard to follow. The actual telling is a sad departure from the intriguing premise.Caitlin Augusta, The Darien Library, CT Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.A gimmick? You betcha. But given the novelty and the advertising blast this novel with accompanying Web videos is getting, this is something kids will want. And Carmans accessible, journal-type text, full of mystery and foreshadowing, pulls from the outset. Teenage Ryan records the circumstances that landed him with a broken leg, foreveraccording to his parentsparted from his partner in mischief, Sarah Fincher. But parental edicts mean little in the face of a true mystery in the teens boring town, so the two use technology to keep in touch: while Ryan journals and frets, Sarah films her adventures, references to which appear periodically in the journal along with the address of a Web site where they can be viewed. With an appropriately homemade look, the nicely choreographed videos definitely build atmosphere, but for most of the novel, readers wont miss vital clues if a computer isnt close at hand. Its the ending that really annoys: the last page of the journal leads to a video that promises answersbut not until May 2009. A spoiler? Not quite, but certainly something book purchasers should know about. Grades 5-8. --Stephanie Zvirin; Title: Skeleton Creek (book 1) | [
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21,928 | 15 | ACE LANDERS has written several books for children, including I Am a Train and I Am a Garbage Truck. He lives in New York City with his family.PAOLA MIGLIARI has illustrated numerous children's books including I am a Train and I am a Garbage Truck.; Title: I Am A Train | [
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21,929 | 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 2009 (Sports Illustrated for Kids Year in Sports) | [
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21,930 | 15 | ACE LANDERS has written several books for children, including I Am a Train and I Am a Garbage Truck. He lives in New York City with his family.PAOLA MIGLIARI has illustrated numerous children's books including I am a Train and I am a Garbage Truck.; Title: I Am A Garbage Truck | [
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21,931 | 16 | Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Geisel in Springfield, Massachusetts on March 2, 1904. After attending Dartmouth College and Oxford University, he began a career in advertising. His advertising cartoons, featuring Quick, Henry, the Flit!, appeared in several leading American magazines. Dr. Seuss's first children's book, And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street, hit the market in 1937, and the world of children's literature was changed forever! In 1957, Seuss's The Cat in the Hat became the prototype for one of Random House's best- selling series, Beginner Books. This popular series combined engaging stories with outrageous illustrations and playful sounds to teach basic reading skills. Brilliant, playful, and always respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the consciousness of four generations of youngsters and parents. In the process, he helped kids learn to read. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984 and three Academy Awards, Seuss was the author and illustrator of 44 children's books, some of which have been made into audiocassettes, animated television specials, and videos for children of all ages. Even after his death in 1991, Dr. Seuss continues to be the best-selling author of children's books in the world.; Title: Dr. Seuss ABC | [
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21,932 | 2 | Living up to the Boy Scout motto Be prepared, this title covers everything from pimples to zombie invasions. This nod to yesteryear has plenty of practical pointers, with passages on how to put someone in the recovery position or carry someone with a foot or ankle injury, but most of the chapters have a basis in orienteering (How to Make a Compass Using the Sun), just-in-case scenarios (How to Escape from Quicksand), and the fantastical (zombies, anyone?). Campbell presents his instructions in clearly written and easy-to-read lists. Of course all this valuable information comes after a giant disclaimer, emphasizing common sense. Boysand girlsinterested in visiting far-off places and roughing it in the wild will enjoy this campy guide. On the other hand, the girly counterpart, The Girls Book of Glamour: A Guide to Being a Goddess, cannot be recommended. Where the Boys Book manages to balance the fun and frivolous with the useful, the Girls Book boils down to beauty tips. The disparity is, frankly, alarming. Grades 4-7. --Courtney Jones; Title: The Boys' Book Of Survival (How To Survive Anything, Anywhere) | [
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21,933 | 15 | Kindergarten-Grade 3In June 2007, two rangers in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo discovered that a young mountain gorilla and her mother had disappeared. Although human efforts to locate the pair proved unsuccessful, Miza's father, Kabirizi, a huge silverback that heads the family, found her and brought her back home. Miza's mother never returned. The authors provide general information about the gorillas' lives and the numerous threats to their survival. Engaging full-color photos will hold browsers' attention and may stimulate interest in these animals. However, because the details of Miza's disappearance and rescue are unknown, the authors can only speculate about pieces of the story, weakening the overall presentation. Impressive photos plus more information can be found in Seymour Simon's Gorillas (HarperCollins, 2000). For older readers, Pamela S. Turner's Gorilla Doctors (Houghton, 2005) would be a first choice.Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, Mankato Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Like Owen & Mzee (2006), this photo-essay tells the story of a wild animal that loses its mother. In the Democratic Republic of the Congos Virunga National Park, two rangers receive the disturbing news that Miza, a baby mountain gorilla, and her mother have disappeared. When they reach Mizas family, her father, Kabirizi, has already left to look for the missing. He returns with Miza. Fearful and very hungry, she slowly recovers and survives. Readers will quickly respond to the vulnerable little gorillas story, told in large color photos as well as text. In this volume, unlike many others on endangered African wildlife, the people trying to help the gorillas are African rather than European or American, and the most heroic figure is an animal, Kabirizi, who looks after his family capably without human intervention. Back matter includes information on threats to mountain gorillas (only 700 remain) and on organizations that are working to preserve the species and their habitat. Grades 2-5. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: Looking For Miza: The True Story of the Mountain Gorilla Family Who Rescued on of Their Own | [
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21,934 | 16 | Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Geisel in Springfield, Massachusetts on March 2, 1904. After attending Dartmouth College and Oxford University, he began a career in advertising. His advertising cartoons, featuring Quick, Henry, the Flit!, appeared in several leading American magazines. Dr. Seuss's first children's book, And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street, hit the market in 1937, and the world of children's literature was changed forever! In 1957, Seuss's The Cat in the Hat became the prototype for one of Random House's best- selling series, Beginner Books. This popular series combined engaging stories with outrageous illustrations and playful sounds to teach basic reading skills. Brilliant, playful, and always respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the consciousness of four generations of youngsters and parents. In the process, he helped kids learn to read. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984 and three Academy Awards, Seuss was the author and illustrator of 44 children's books, some of which have been made into audiocassettes, animated television specials, and videos for children of all ages. Even after his death in 1991, Dr. Seuss continues to be the best-selling author of children's books in the world.; Title: Dr. Seuss Learning Cards: Colors & Shapes (Dr. Seuss Novelty Se) | [
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21,935 | 13 | PreSchool-Grade 1Even the most self-assured young duckling diva is vulnerable to opening-night jitters. This British import recounts Celestine's beginnings as she pecks her way into the world with much fanfare. "Right from the start, Celestine was hard to ignore." She envisions herself becoming nothing less than a star, even when she is cast in a minor role in the school play. Although stage fright literally upends her theatrical debut and temporarily disheartens her, her mother tenderly reassures her that she will always be her star. Soft pastel watercolors and pencil drawings whimsically depict the adorable Celestine, her feathered barnyard friends and family, and the cheerful details of her domestic life. The foil-stamped jacket will entice many a reader to pick up this cozy and comforting book, perfect for reading aloud in a group or shared one-on-one.Kathleen Finn, Winooski Memorial Library, VT Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* From the moment she comes out of her egg, Celestine is ready to be a star. She wears a tiara to school and occasionally assumes the name Princess Druscilla Drake. When her teacher, Miss MacDonald, announces her class will perform a play, Celestine graciously accepts the lead role (though her teacher tells her there will be important parts for everyone). On the day of the play, Celestine is disappointed that there is no red carpet but deigns to go on anyway; when she does, she is overtaken by a massive case of stage fright, to the point where she cant say her well-rehearsed line, The End. Then Mrs. Gobble tries to play her off the stage with a jazzy tune, and the diva duckling returns, dancing, twirling, and tapping until she falls to the floor, to the audiences cheers and claps. A triumph! But a teary Celestine is enough in touch with reality to later wonder if she is still a star. Which, of course, her mother assures her, she is. A cross between Jane OConnors Fancy Nancy and Amy Hests Baby Duck, Celestine, like the best picture book characters, captures the essence of children, their emotions, and how they cope. Adorable, annoying, and utterly childlike, Celestine is appealingly portrayed in Ives funny, sunny watercolors, along with friends, family, and the frenzy of life on the boards. Delightful! Preschool-Kindergarten. --Ilene Cooper; Title: Celestine, Drama Queen | [
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21,936 | 2 | In this picture bookabout ayoung childs dream of being older and bigger, a kidfinds models of growing up in the natural world around him. The concept works beautifully, from the raindrop that becomes the fastest river running through the hills and the small green sprout that will be the tallest tree, to the caterpillar that will be transformed into a butterfly and the shadow that will be the gentlest night full of dreams. On each unframed double-page spread, the bright, clear acrylic paintings have a small cut-out window to the next page, and the books climax shows a holistic scene of connections between earth, sky, and water. As the boy draws with his crayons, he knows he will grow up to be like his dad, who swings him high and folds him into a loving embrace. Preschool. --Hazel Rochman; Title: When I Grow Up | [
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21,937 | 16 | PreS-KA rabbit comes upon a book lying abandoned in the forest and turns it into a makeshift shelter. A growly bear spies it and wants to use it as a hat. Some mice decide it will make a perfect table and a fox turns it into a bed. When a child comes along, he recognizes the object with delight, sits down, and begins to read aloud. The animals gather round to listen, and the story turns out to be about a rabbit, a bear, some mice, etc. All agree it is a wonderful book. The story is simple, but could lead to a discussion of things intended for one purpose that could be used for another. Gore's watercolor and ink illustrations are simple but subtle and will have broad appeal. Roger Duvoisin's Petunia (Knopf, 1950) still stands as the classic for children to understand what books are really for, but its slightly longer and more complex plot requires a somewhat older audience.Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJ(c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.What is that red-jacketed thing with pages on the ground? Rabbit wonders. Slipping inside it, he finds it makes a cozy house. A big brown bear scares off Rabbit and uses it as a hat. But when he loses it, a family of mice find that the item makes a good picnic table. And so it goes, with several other creatures discovering unique uses for this mysterious object. Only when a little boy knowingly picks it up does the book get full use. He reads to the gathered animals a story about, well, a curious little boy who finds a book. The short, straightforward text is well matched by the whimsical, oversize animal figures that fill up the pages. Gores artwork and writing bode well for group storytelling, especially for preschoolers, who will feel so much smarter than the cast of characters. In a time when some people wonder about the need for books, its good to have a story that finds so many diverse uses. Preschool-Grade 1. --Ilene Cooper; Title: The Wonderful Book | [
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21,938 | 7 | Grade 4–8—In the Renaissance kingdom of Pergamontio, Italy, young servant Fabrizio's master, a stage magician, is charged with plotting treason against the king and dealing with demons. Fabrizio knows he must help clear Mangus's name to avoid once again living on the streets and to convince the magician to take him on as an apprentice. The plot is thick, however, and Fabrizio bumbles along until he finally comes up with a plan worthy of a magician. Avi weaves in the introduction of the printing press, the belief in magic as an evil source of power, and the rarity of reading as a skill without ever making them seem like lessons. Fabrizio, because he lacks education, believes that magic is real, an understanding that gets both him and his master into more trouble. His bumbling makes it feel as though the story is pushing him along, rather than Fabrizio himself driving the narrative. Eventually, though, he learns enough about himself, and about the illusion of magic, to come through with glowing colors. An intelligent girl who is a "printer's devil" provides an excellent counterpoint to Fabrizio's worldview. The novel should appeal to reluctant readers, as the writing style is easy enough to follow despite the historical concepts.—Alana Abbott, James Blackstone Memorial Library, Branford, CT ENDAvi's work spans nearly every genre and has received nearly every major prize, including the Newbery Medal for CRISPIN: THE CROSS OF LEAD and Newbery Honors for NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH and THE TRUE CONFESSIONS OF CHARLOTTE DOYLE. Avi lives in Denver, Colorado. You can visit him online at www.avi-writer.com.; Title: Murder At Midnight | [
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21,939 | 2 | "Pilkey's sharp humor shines, and is as much fun for parents as their young readers." -PARENTS' CHOICE FOUNDATION"Combines empowerment and empathy with age-appropriate humor and action" -BOOKLIST"Celebrates the triumph of the good-hearted."-THE EDUCATIONAL BOOK AND MEDIA ASSOCIATION"(One of the) 5 Books That All Children Should Read" -HEALTHY FAMILY MATTERS"They'll (parents) appreciate children laughing as they dive in and page through this old-fashioned thing called a book." -THE NEW YORK TIMES"For every downtrodden fun-seeking kid who never wanted to read a book."-SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL"Considered one of the most popular contemporary authors for readers in elementary school, (Dav Pilkey) is also regarded as a talented artist and inventive humorist as well as a subtle moralist. ...He underscores his works--even at their most outrageous--with a philosophy that emphasizes friendship, tolerance, and generosity and celebrates the triumph of the good-hearted." -The Educational Book & Media AssociationDav Pilkey is the Caldecott Honor Award-winning creator of more than 40 books for children.; Title: The Tra-la-laaa-mendous Captain Underpants Collection (Books 5-8) | [
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21,940 | 16 | PreSchool-Grade 2Ant asks Bird the title question, and Bird answers by taking his small friend on a journey. As the white string crosses each colorful spread, Bird presents both playful and practical possibilities. "Will it finish a necklace?/A banjo?/A mop?/Will it partner a puppet?/A yo-yo?/A top?" By using pale overlapping images, Baker creates a sense of movement in many of the illustrations. A palette of pastels captures the beauty of spring with sweet pea vines climbing toward the sun, a kite flying in a powder blue sky, and Bird weaving string into her nest. At journey's end, Ant says, "Thank you, Bird!/Now I see/a string's just as long/as I need it to be." Pair this lovely book with Ezra Jack Keats's Jennie's Hat (HarperCollins, 1966; o.p.) for a fine spring storytime.Mary Jean Smith, Southside Elementary School, Lebanon, TN Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Ant asks Bird, Just how long can a long string be? and receives more of an answer than hebargained for. It depends whether the string will be used to tug a balloon, wrap around a box, hang a picture on the wall, stake up the sweet pea vines, or get attached to a pole as a fishing line. Ant, thus enlightened, realizes, a strings just as long as I need it to be, and tends to his own task of making an ant-sized tree-swing.The tangled ball of string that unravels and wends its way from page to page provides an artful use of line. Pastel pages with a sense of movement and lots of texture make this book a visual delight. Although the question hardly seems like a childs query, the multifold answer that links problem and solution will encourage children to think about the notion of relativity and the myriad uses that something like a string can have. Pair this with Antoinette Portiss Not a Box (2006) and Not a Stick (2008). Preschool-Grade 2. --Patricia Austin; Title: Just How Long Can A Long String Be?! | [
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21,941 | 10 | Unusual book; Title: The Magic School Bus Blasts Into Space | [
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21,942 | 13 | Beautiful ballerina, / you are the dance. In this pared-down picture book, multi-award-winning Nelsons moving poem, addressed directly to young dancers, makes a harmonious match with Kuklins expressive photos of real-life students at the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Each spread combines rhythmic lines with a photo of a young ballerina in motion, highlighted against the emptiness of a colored background. Nelson is clearly speaking to African Americans: The Ancestors have / produced a swan. / You wear the slaves genes / with nobility. / You dance the dreams / of generations gone. And her closing line feels like an incantation for young black artists: Dance all of the people free. But children wont need to be black, or female, or even dancers to find inspiration in the graceful words and in the pictures of the focused, joyful, and wholly engaged young African American ballerinas. Final notes about the Dance Theatre of Harlem and short biographies of the girls who appear in the pages close this celebratory title. Grades K-3. --Gillian Engberg; Title: Beautiful Ballerina | [
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21,943 | 2 | NANCY KRULIK has written more than 150 books for children and young adults, including three New York Times bestsellers. She is the author of the popular How I Survived Middle School, Katie Kazoo Switcheroo, and George Brown, Class Clown series. Nancy lives in Manhattan with her husband, composer Daniel Burwasser, their two children, Ian and Amanda, and a beagle named Josie.; Title: Caught in the Web (How I Survived Middle School) | [
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21,944 | 2 | Grade 13Rhyming text in the first and third person relates the daylong job of the big yellow vehicles as they head out into traffic, pick up passengers, drop them at school, provide transportation for trips, and deliver children back home at day's end. The repeated phrase "I'm your bus" injects a personal touch, as does the integration of children's names into the rhyme. Polenghi's digital media illustrations have bold colors and strong black lines, and his jovial anthropomorphizing of the oft-unheralded school bus brings a friendly demeanor to the pages. While there may not be a heavy child demand for books about these vehicles, they are a daily presence in children's lives whether in cities, suburbs, small towns, or rural areas, and this picture book may lift appreciation of them.Barbara Elleman, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst, MA END; Title: I'm Your Bus | [
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21,945 | 2 | Patrick the penguin awakens one morning to find he's inexplicably turned pink from head to foot. Boys can't be pink! he declares in all-capital letters. The doctor has no explanation (none is ever offered), but Patrick's dad points out that flamingos in Africa are pink and at least half are boys. Tired of being teased, Patrick swims to Africa and tries, unsuccessfully, to fit in with the friendly flamingos. Returning home, he is welcomed and respected for his adventure, and happily resigns himself to being forever pink: Being different wasn't so bad after all. Although Chamberlain's comical illustrations suit the exclamatory tone of the text, the book is loud and busy. Blurring a retro message about gender coding with a lesson about difference, the story fails to inspire sympathy for Patrick or offer solace to kids who might share Patrick's feelings. Design choices don't help; the erratic placement of text turns many pages into a jumble of words fighting for space with the images. Ages 48. (Jan.) Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreSchool-Grade 1One day, Patrick the penguin wakes up pink. When his classmates make fun of him, he swims to Africa to meet the flamingos. But he doesn't fit in there either, so he heads home. His friends are impressed with his journey and happy to see him, prompting him to decide that his mom was rightbeing different is not so bad. This rehashing of the theme of accepting one's differences includes humor, but Patrick's classmates' turnaround is a bit facile, and nothing is truly new here. Charmberlain's bright cartoon illustrations are reminiscent of Mary Murphy's work, although somewhat more detailed. Patrick is, well, very pink, with his feet an impressive shade of fuchsia. While the text is set in a typeface that can be hard to decipher at times, the story reads aloud smoothly and reflects a childlike sensibility. However, some literal-minded youngsters may want a bit more explanation for why the penguin became pink and whether or not he will stay that way. For another take on accepting differences that includes flamingos, pick up a copy of Ellen Stoll Walsh's For Pete's Sake (Harcourt, 1998).Amy Lilien-Harper, The Ferguson Library, Stamford, CT Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Pink! | [
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21,946 | 14 | Lily Karr has written many books for children, including SPOOKY BOO! A HALLOWEEN ADVENTURE and TEN LITTLE EASTER EGGS. She lives in New York City.; Title: Santa's Workshop | [
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21,947 | 0 | K Gr 2From abuela to Z street, this alphabet paints a portrait of a barrio while following the wanderings of a boy and girl across summer streets filled with murals, graffiti, and caring neighbors. Childhood games and everyday activities mark the pair's roaming. Gouache illustrations reflect primarily the predominant gray concrete and muted tones of the urban scenes with occasional flashes of bright color, backed by a hazy pastel palette. M is for las muralistas, making murals of island vistas. While scenes reflect neighborhood life, close-ups of some individuals with profiled or turned faces restrict readers from viewing the emotion to match the strength of the author's words, as the importance of community and heritage merges with Rfor mami's favorite wordRemember, or the children as they listen to a wise and respected elder. The alphabet ranges from descriptions of activities to residentscomfortable images (a vegetable plot that was once a vacant lot, an ice-cream truck, and children playing in the spray of a fire hydrant) to more revealing verbal imagerynoisy neighbors who sit on the stoop, a universe of maple roots and sidewalk cracks. Z street's loud with zooming cars. (They speed right through the crosswalk bars.) This is a book of revealing words and identifiable images for children of the inner city or as an introduction to younger readers not accustomed to these sights.Mary Elam, Learning Media Services Plano ISD, TX Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.This tour of the barrio reinforces city kids experiences and offers suburban and country kids a look at a new kind of hometown. Like many alphabet books, it suffers by trying to appeal to two age levels at once. Those just learning the alphabet may not understand some of the implied meanings and troubling images, such as a burned-out building; older readers ready for more sophisticated concepts may be put off by what they perceive as a babyish format. Gritty as some of the entries are, there is no doubt that many kids see abandoned cars, smashed bottles, graffiti, and the like on a daily basis; encountering them in a matter-of-fact presentation like this one can spark worthwhile discussions. Life in this barrio isnt all bleak, however; kids play dominoes, chat with neighbors, grow vegetables in a former vacant lot, and more. Painterly gouache illustrations show two friends, one presumably from another neighborhood, together experiencing all the barrio has to offer. Preschool-Kindergarten. --Diane Foote; Title: Welcome To My Neighborhood! A Barrio ABC | [
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21,948 | 2 | Jim Benton is not a middle-school girl, but he has managed to make a living out of being funny anyway. He is the creator of many licensed properties, including It's Happy Bunny and Just Jimmy. He's created a kids' TV series, designed clothing, and written books. Jim Benton lives in Michigan with his spectacular wife and kids.; Title: Dear Dumb Diary,: A Triple Scoop of Rage With Giggle Sprinkles | [
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21,949 | 2 | R.L. STINE is the creator of the monstrously successful Goosebumps series, which has sold more than 300 million copies worldwide in thirty-two languages! He lives in New York with his wife, Jane, and Minnie, his King Charles spaniel.; Title: Welcome to HorrorLand: A Survival Guide (Goosebumps Horrorland) | [
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21,950 | 2 | Grade 46Fans of the "Guardians of Ga'Hoole" series (Scholastic) and those who ate up Lone Wolf (Scholastic, 2009), the first book in this series, will be eager to learn the fate of mother grizzly bear Thunderheart's beloved adopted-wolf-son, Faolan, who was born with a deformed paw and left to die until she found him. In this tightly plotted, lyrical tale, Faolan endures his lot as a gnaw wolf, but has no idea how to bend his innate bravery and confidence into the accepted fringe behavior, cowering and cringing while mashing his face in the dirt to show the required obeisance. Lasky blends her powerful skill in establishing a setting with Faolan's lilting poetry and song, revealing his tender heart and the forest's own beauty. She builds the wolf society as if it were a human tribe of both wise and blind leaders, living in a culture of cruelty, survival, evil, and honor. It is the magic of tribal strength and love that lays down the only hope for a talented young wolf. Readers will be delighted that heroes from Lasky's "Ga'Hoole" series appear to challenge the established world in this fascinating addition to the "Wolves" series.Nancy Call, Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Aptos, CA (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.The Wolves of the Beyond series continues to follow young Faolan as he struggles as a lowly gnaw wolf in his adopted MacDuncan River Pack. Fellow groveler Heep is his chief antagonist, pushing the powerful young wolf through a series of humiliations leading to the gaddergnawa contest in which one gnaw wolf is allowed to join the pack proper. As in Lone Wolf (2010), Lasky favors spirituality, rituals, and observances over action, although the gaddergnaw, as well as a murder accusation, keeps the plot trucking. The returning theme of child abandonment will hit kids where they live. Grades 5-8. --Daniel Kraus; Title: Shadow Wolf (Wolves of the Beyond, Book 2) | [
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21,951 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1 Lerch, a goldfish wearing a red hat, tells of his isolated, solitary life. He talks in speech bubbles, reminding himself to Swim. Swim, just to fill the quiet void. He asks the pebbles at the bottom of his aquarium if they will be his friends. No answer. So he attempts to start a conversation with a small underwater diver and with the bubbles from the aerator, to no avail. When a cat plucks Lerch from his watery home and calls him Lunch, it appears to be the end for our finned friend, but the end turns into a beautiful beginning. Large, childlike illustrations done in ink and Photoshop, with everything outlined in thick black lines, have aqua, purple, and blue backgrounds. The large font and few words make this simple story of friendship accessible to early readers. As author and illustrator, Lerch is a pseudonym for James Proimos. Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Lerch the goldfish wants a friend, which is difficult since he's the only fish in his tank. Undaunted, he swims around his tank, talking to the gravel, the plastic undersea diver, and the bubbles, though sadly none of them answer him. Just when he thinks he's as lonely as a fish can be (in a wonderfully empty two-page spread), a cat arrives outside the tank and talks to Lerch. But, uh-oh, he calls him Lunch. Fear not, though, as young readers and storytime audiences will be greatly relieved by the final, friendly twist to the story. Though Lerch gets the credit for this picture book, James Proimos is responsible for the art and story. He uses the comic-book format, with panels and word balloons, to great effect here; Lerch's repeated Swim! Swim! can be a nice storytime chant. The bright colors and clear art match the simple story and will attract the youngest read-to-me set. Preschool. --Kat Kan; Title: Swim! Swim! | [
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21,952 | 0 | Tony Abbott has written more than seventy novels for young readers, including Kringle, The Postcard, and Firegirl, which won SCBWI's 2006 Golden Kite Award. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and two daughters.; Title: Crown of Wizards (Secrets of Droon # 6) | [
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21,953 | 2 | Tony Abbott has written more than fifty novels for young readers, including The Haunting of Derek Stone series, Kringle, The Postcard, and Firegirl. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and two daughters. Visit Tony online at www.tonyabbott.com. Tim Jessell is the illustrator of several books, including The Superhero Christmas. He lives with his family in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where he trains falcons and coaches his children's sports teams. Visit him online at www.timjessell.com.; Title: The Secrets of Droon #36: Knights of the Ruby Wand | [
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21,954 | 2 | K-Gr 2-Trouper, a tough three-legged dog, scavenges for food in the streets with a pack of other homeless mutts while "dodging the stones, thrown by boys, who thought the world was mean, and so they had to be." One day, a dogcatcher captures them and takes them to the pound. Though people come and take all the other dogs, no one seems to want Trouper until a kind boy finally adopts him. Narrated in free verse from Trouper's perspective, this tale's voice rings authentically canine (if dogs could write stories, that is). Lewis's characteristic watercolor illustrations laid out in full pages and spreads masterfully accompany Kearney's apt tone, deftly depicting Trouper's varied emotions, from his despondency at being left alone in the shelter to his exuberant joy when running with his new owner. A touching story of hope, friendship, and transcending appearances.-Yelena Alekseyeva-Popova, formerly at Chappaqua Library, NY(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.In poetic form, the three-legged Trouper gives a first-person account of his life as a shelter dog. From running free with a pack of dogs, scrounging for food, being enticed (with a steak) by the dog catcher, and dealing with cages of the shelter, Trouper watches as the other dogs are adopted. My heart was a cold, starless night, he narrates, while Lewis dark-blue painting of a lonely cage depicts this low point in the dogs life. But when a little boy comes over to his cage, hope is renewed. Adopted, the dog finds love and acceptance and the freedom to run with the boy. Kearney bases the story on her own shelter dog, Trouper, while Lewis uses the real Trouper as the model for his heartwarming illustrations. The book presents a picture of shelters that is perhaps more hopeful than realisticcaring handlers; uncrowded, clean facilities; and a near-total adoption rate. Still, this is affecting material. Preschool-Grade 2. --J. B. Petty; Title: Trouper | [
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21,955 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2Twins Callie and Charlie have a lot in common, but they are also very different: Charlie has autism. Callie narrates the story, describing what autism is and exploring the issues that come along with it. The theme is of love, patience, and acceptance. Endnotes give a few basic facts for children unfamiliar with the disorder. The authors, a mother-daughter team, based this story on personal experience. Evans's bright, mixed-media illustrations skillfully depict the family's warmth and concern. Pair this with Ouisie Shapiro's Autism and Me: Sibling Stories (Albert Whitman, 2009) to raise awareness and understanding of autism. This title should have a place in most library collections.Laura Butler, Mount Laurel Library, NJ Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.In an honest, simple narrative, young Callie talks about how much she loves her autistic twin brother, Charlie, and how much they share. As she explains what autism is and how her family cares for Charlie, she also speaks frankly about challenges. The mixed-media illustrations, in bright, opaque colors, show the loving connections in Callies African American family, as well as the tension and anger. Charlie does so many things well: he plays the piano, for example. Sometimes he supports his sister, and he has an incredible bond with their dog. Still, there are days when its hard to be Charlies sister. . . . Sometimes he can ruin the best playdates; other times he wont speak. Warm but never sentimental, this welcome picture book is based on the mother-and-daughter authors' experiences, and a beautiful photo of the authors family appears on the back cover, while a personal concluding note offers more facts. A great choice for introducing the subject of autism to young children or for starting discussion in any family dealing with disability. Grades K-3. --Hazel Rochman; Title: My Brother Charlie | [
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21,956 | 2 | Coleen Murtagh Paratore is the author of the popular THE WEDDING PLANNER'S DAUGHTER series, which includes most recently, FORGET ME NOT, WISH I MIGHT, and FROM WILLA, WITH LOVE. She is also the author of SUNNY HOLIDAY and SWEET AND SUNNY. The mother of three teenage sons, she lives in upstate New York and on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Visit Coleen online at www.coleenparatore.com.; Title: Forget Me Not: From The Life of Willa Havisham | [
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21,957 | 2 | Praise for The Fire Within:"D'Lacey's characters are realistic and engaging... A page-turner." - The Horn BookPriase for Icefire:"Chris d'Lacey's writing is sometimes exciting and sometimes silly. But that seems in keeping with the worlds he created-one that seems almost real and one that is beyond imagination." - The Washington PostPraise for Fire Star:"[T]he story, with its involving and thought-provoking plot full of clever little dragons, mystical polar bears, and spiritual and ecological aspects, will appeal to many fantasy lovers." - School Library Journal; Title: Dark Fire (Last Dragon Chronicles) | [
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21,958 | 0 | Greg Farshtey is the author of over 40 novels and graphic novels, as well as the long-running BIONICLE(R) series and the animated BIONICLE: The Legend Reborn film. He has worked as a journalist, copywriter, and designer and is currently employed as Editorial Director for the LEGO Club. When he is not writing, Greg is usually playing with his baby daughter. He lives in Connecticut.; Title: Bionicle Super Chapter: Raid on Vulcanus (Bionicle Super Chapter Book) | [
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21,961 | 1 | TUI T. SUTHERLAND lives in Boston with her husband and her dog, Sunshine, who is, of course, a perfect angel and would never, say, tip over a trash can full of Kleenex and scatter it all over the house, or bark like the house is on fire every time she sees a polar bear on TV. Certainly not. You can visit Tui online, and see many, many more photos of Sunshine, on her blog at www.tuibooks.com.; Title: Runaway Retriever (Pet Trouble #1) | [
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21,962 | 1 | An exciting new series about those adorable pets that just won't behave -- Pet Trouble is Marley & Me for middle-grade readers!Eric can't wait to get a dog he can run around and play with, like his friend Parker's golden retriever. But Meatball the bulldog doesn't seem to be the run-around-and-play type ... Even when they go for a walk, Meatball sits down on the sidewalk! Can Eric get this stubborn bulldog to get up and go?Book Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 11/1/2009Pages: 176Reading Level: Age 8 and Up; Title: Pet Trouble #4: Bulldog Won't Budge | [
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21,963 | 1 | PreSOn a winter's night, Mother Cat and Little Kitten wonder at all the visitorsa donkey, a lamb, three mice, a calfwho stop by their barn to rest as they follow a bright star. Curious, the cats follow the animals to a stable, where they find &a very special baby. Although neither the holiday nor the baby is named, most children will recognize the context. There is nothing new or noteworthy in this simple Nativity story, but the glowing, soft-focus photo-realistic illustrations of adorable barnyard animals will appeal to young children.Eva Mitnick, Los Angeles Public Library END; Title: On This Special Night | [
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21,964 | 0 | GERONIMO STILTON is the publisher of The Rodent's Gazette, Mouse Island's most famouse newspaper. In his spare time, Mr. Stilton enjoys collecting antique cheese rinds, playing golf, and telling stories to his nephew Benjamin. He lives in New Mouse City, Mouse Island. Visit Geronimo online at www.scholastic.com/geronimostilton.; Title: Mighty Mount Kilimanjaro (Geronimo Stilton, No. 41) | [
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21,965 | 2 | Daisy Meadows has written over one hundred books for children. Her RAINBOW MAGIC series is a New York Times bestseller!; Title: Rebecca the Rock 'n Roll Fairy: A Rainbow Magic Book (Dance Fairies #3) | [
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21,966 | 0 | Gr 58In Wiles's second installment of the trilogy, readers are offered two alternate viewpoints from very different worlds within the same Greenwood, Mississippi town during the tumultuous Freedom Summer of 1964. Sunny, a 12-year-old white girl, is worried about reports of "invaders" descending upon the sleepy Southern enclave and causing trouble. Meanwhile, Raymond, a black boy from Baptist Town (known among the white citizens as "Colored Town"), is becoming increasingly aware of all the places (especially the public pool and Leflore's theater) he is barred from attending due to Jim Crow laws. As Sunny's worldview is suddenly expanded as she begins to learn more about the sinister underbelly of her seemingly perfect town, her story intersects with Raymond's. Among the cadre of brave young volunteers working to register black Mississippians to votea mix of white and black members of various civil rights associationsis Jo Ellen, the older sister from Countdown (Scholastic, 2010). As in the first book, song lyrics, biblical verses, photographs, speeches, essays, and other ephemera immerse readers in one of the most importantand dangerousmoments during the Civil Rights Movement. While Sunny's experiences receive a slightly deeper focus than Raymond's, readers are offered a window into each community and will see both characters change and grow over the course of the summer. Inclusion of primary source materials, including the text of a real and vile pamphlet created by KKK members, does not shy away from the reality and hurtful language used by bigots during this time period. For those looking to extend the story with a full-sensory experience, the author has compiled YouTube clips of each song referenced in the book on a Pinterest board (http://ow.ly/vBGTc). With elements of family drama and coming-of-age themes that mirror the larger sociopolitical backdrop, Revolution is a book that lingers long after the last page.Kiera Parrott, School Library JournalKirkus Starred ReviewFreedom Summer in 1964 Mississippi brings both peaceful protest and violence into the lives of two young people.Twelve-year-old Sunny, whos white, cannot accept her new stepmother and stepsiblings. Raymond, a colored boy, is impatient for integration to open the towns pool, movie theater and baseball field. When trained volunteers for the Council of Federated Organizationsan amalgam of civil rights groupsflood the town to register black voters and establish schools, their work is met with suspicion and bigotry by whites and fear and welcome by blacks. In this companion to Countdown (2010) (with returning character Jo Ellen as one of the volunteers), Wiles once again blends a coming-of-age story with pulsating documentary history. Excerpts from contemporary newspapers, leaflets and brochures brutally expose Ku Klux Klan hatred and detailStudent Nonviolent Coordinating Committee instructions on how to react to arrest while on a picket line. Song lyrics from the Beatles, Motown and spirituals provide a cultural context. Copious photographs and subnarratives encapsulate a very wide range of contemporary people and events. But it is Sunny and, more briefly, Raymond who anchor the story as their separate and unequal lives cross paths again and again and culminate in a horrific drive-by shooting. A stepmother to embrace and equal rights are the prizeseven as the conflict in Vietnam escalates.; Title: Revolution (The Sixties Trilogy #2) | [
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21,967 | 0 | GERONIMO STILTON is the publisher of The Rodent's Gazette, Mouse Island's most famouse newspaper. In his spare time, Mr. Stilton enjoys collecting antique cheese rinds, playing golf, and telling stories to his nephew Benjamin. He lives in New Mouse City, Mouse Island. Visit Geronimo online at www.scholastic.com/geronimostilton.; Title: Save the White Whale! (Geronimo Stilton, No. 45) | [
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21,968 | 2 | From From Willa, With LoveI steal a side glance at Jess in the moonline. I smell cologne and sweat and the sea. He looks wild and distant and dreamy, like Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights."I'm glad you came out," he says"Me too," I say."I've wanted to ask you out for at least two years now," he says."Really?" My heart is pounding like a drum. "Why didn't-""You know why," he says.JFK. He and JFK are good friends."You dont' hit on your friend's girl," he says.And so Jess is handsome and sweet and civic-minded and has integrity, too. Oh, this isn't good, Willa This isn't good at all."I'm sorry," Jess says. "I tried staying away, but ... ...""Let's walk," I say."K," he says.At the bottom of the beach stairs, there is no hesitation, no indecision.There are two choices, walk right to our friends, or walk left.We turn left and head out along the deserted beach, barely lit by stars.We don't talk, we just walk, that "something" screaming between us.; Title: From Willa, With Love (The Wedding Planner's Daughter) | [
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21,969 | 13 | Wittier and looser in plot development than its predecessors (Hotel for Dogs, 2008, and News for Dogs, 2009), which center on Andi, her brother Bruce, and their devotion to their doggie acquaintances, this episode offers both fans and newcomers plenty of delicious meat. Andi gets shut out of a kids' writing contest by a neighborhood nemesis, who bargains with her and Bruce so that the video they've made can reach the winners' circle of another dogcentric contest. Although the dogs themselves aren't front and center, this volume is a definite plus in a so far spotty series. Grades 4-6. --Francisca Goldsmith; Title: Movie For Dogs (Hotel for Dogs) | [
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21,971 | 1 | Susie Brooks lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. She has worked as a freelance editor and writer on nonfiction, novelty, and picture books for children.Award-winning illustrator Debbie Tarbett has illustrated many books, including Ten Wriggly Wriggly Tadpoles and Ten Tiny Tadpoles. She lives in Germany with her partner and their two goldfish, Flash and Gordon.; Title: Five Silly Monkeys | [
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21,972 | 1 | Gr 58A metafictional retelling of "Little Red Riding Hood." In the Puszcza, an ancient forest with magical roots, fairy tales are realmagicked and crafted into being by a sly Witch. But two characters, Magia, a brave woodcutter's daughter in a red cap; and Martin, a wolf who loves to read and is curious about humans, don't fit their prescribed roles. When Magia's family is threatened, she sets out for the dark forest. Martin does the same after his beloved mother goes missing. The two are on a collision course, but will their stories follow the same old path readers have come to expect? In a heady mix of folklore and fantasy, Holmes offers a meditation on fate, expectations, and the ability of people to determine their own futures. It is also an exploration of stories and the ways story can be used to harm, misinform, and alienatea timely topic indeed. Flowery syntax and a sprinkling of Polish terms make this a sophisticated read best suited to fantasy and fairy tale lovers with an appreciation for language. VERDICT Unique and challenging, this retelling will be welcomed by fans of Gregory Maguire's Egg and Spoon and Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon.Kiera Parrott, School Library Journal; Title: The Wolf Hour | [
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21,973 | 6 | Kindergarten-Grade 2A comparison of this book to earlier I Spy publications shows that virtually every illustration in it appeared in those titles. One redeeming quality is the new text and a nod to phonics. An introduction for parents and teachers includes suggestions on how to use the book to help children learn to read. Marzollo's familiar rhymes feature consistent phonetic sounds for letters that have more than one. For example, the c page colors in red only the instances in which c sounds like a k. The hidden items in the colorful photos, full of kid-friendly objects, are easy to locate. This is for a slightly younger audience than the previous books in the series, but those children might be better served by Roxie Munro's Mazeways (Sterling, 2007).Debbie Whitbeck, West Ottawa Public Schools, Holland, MI Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: I Spy A To Z: A Book of Picture Riddles | [
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21,974 | 2 | Kindergarten-Grade 2On a boring day, Fly Guy and his boy, Buzz, amble down the sidewalk, play in the park, and cool off in the fountain. Buzz befriends Liz, who introduces her pink pet, Fly Girl, who wears a tiny bow on one antenna. The flies talk and talk "Wuzzle Wuzzle" as clever thought bubbles depict their conversation. They speak of walking through green goo together, kissing, getting married, and starting life together in an empty dog-food can, but decide to just remain friends once they imagine how much Buzz and Liz would miss them. Arnold's trademark cartoon illustrations and comical narrative will brighten any beginning reader's day, and while some boys may say this romance is totally gross, they will find plenty to laugh about in this funny addition to the series.Laura Scott, Farmington Community Library, MI Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl! (Fly Guy #8) | [
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21,975 | 16 | Michelle Anthony and Reyna Lindert, both PhDs in Developmental Psychology, are skilled in American Sign Language and have extensive professional experience working with hearing preschoolers and families with young children. Both are actively involved in continued research in the baby sign language field and keep current on research in the fields of language development, cognition, and literacy. Together, they co-founded Signing Smart, an international program of parent-child play classes and materials.Michelle Anthony and Reyna Lindert, both PhDs in Developmental Psychology, are skilled in American Sign Language and have extensive professional experience working with hearing preschoolers and families with young children. Both are actively involved in continued research in the baby sign language field and keep current on research in the fields of language development, cognition, and literacy. Together, they co-founded Signing Smart, an international program of parent-child play classes and materials.; Title: Signing Smart: What Do You See? | [
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21,976 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2Fly Guy and Buzz are back in this outrageously funny adventure told in three simple chapters. Fly Guy's propensity to hide in a garbage can when he and Buzz play hide-and-seek results in disaster. Fly Guy is carted off to the dump, and when the boy tries to find him, he is faced with a multitude of flies that look, act, and sound exactly like his pal. And every one of those flies can call his nameBuzz! Fortunately, the one and only Fly Guy thinks they are still playing the game. He has been hanging upside down from the visor of Buzz's cap, as close as any good friend can get. There's no mistaking Arnold's hilarious cartoon illustrations, and in this new addition to a popular series, there are plenty of them to enjoy.Gloria Koster, West School, New Canaan, CT Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: I Spy Fly Guy! | [
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21,977 | 3 | Yucky music, great big feet. Ladies smelling way too sweet. Look at knees and stand in line. Llama Llama starts to whine. Does any child like to go shopping? Not Llama Llama! But Mama can't leave Llama at home, so off they go to Shop-O-Rama. Lots of aisles. Long lines. Mama is too busy to notice that Llama Llama is getting m-a-d! And before he knows it, he's having a full-out tantrum! Mama quickly calms him down, but she also realizes that they need to make shopping more fun for both of them. Parents and children are sure to recognize themselves in this fun-to-read follow-up to the popular Llama Llama Red Pajama.; Title: Llama Llama Mad at Mama | [
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21,978 | 2 | PreS-Gr 2Loud, unexpected and upsetting noises can send a child into a tailspin. Shrill sirens, earsplitting animal sounds at the zoo, a rumbling thunderstorm, and angry parents are a few of the sounds that distress this small boy as he goes through his day. When he's fearful, he takes control of his emotions, turns off the scary, and creates a haven for himself. He simply sits down, shuts his eyes, gathers his courage, and confronts his fear: Go away,' I say. Scary! Go away.' Brightly colored, deceptively simple crayon and watercolor illustrations in red, orange, green, blue, and brown showcase the character and the main noisemakers on a crisp white background. Use this title along with Florence Parry Heide's Some Things Are Scary (Candlewick, 2000) to discuss fear and methods to challenge it. Scary happens, you deal with it, and then you move on: a good lesson.Maryann H. Owen, Children's Literature Specialist, Mt. Pleasant, WI(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.*Starred Review* Harris and Raschka elegantly tackle a common childhood emotion in this pitch-perfect book for the youngest child. When lions roar! / When monkeys screech! / When lightning cracks! / When thunder booms! its scary, and the sources of the fear can feel very close and very threatening. After becoming overwhelmed by a series of events, a little boy sits down, closes his eyes, and tells the scary to go away. Quiet starts to return, as flowers bloom, puppies cuddle, and mommies and daddies, who have their scary moments, too, are back to their singing and dancing selves. Sure, its simplistic, but its also a powerful message about positive thinking: a change in perspective influences how we experience our environment. Its possible that no one conveys emotion better than Raschka, and with the curve of an eyebrow or the posturing of a body, we know exactly what the boy is thinking and feeling. Similarly, simple backgrounds depict footsteps and fear clouds or offer exuberant swirls of excitement and speak volumes about the boys state of mind. Paired with Harris simple text, this reassures children that facing your fears can have truly transformative results.HIGH-DEMAND HOTLIST: The unexpected pairing of popular childrens book creator Harris and Caldecott Medalist Raschka, whose fan base is ever-widening, will ensure this titles spot on most-requested lists. Preschool-Kindergarten. --Ann Kelley; Title: When Lions Roar | [
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21,979 | 2 | This Little Bear isnt the same one made famous by Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak, nor is he Martin Waddells Little Bear, but he is certainly of the same ilk as those beloved characters. Similar in tone and theme to Minariks classic series, this is for slightly younger readers, and it is a bit simpler with a briefer text. The focus here is on Little Bear and Mama Bear and their upcoming separation (Mama Bear must go out for the afternoon). Softly colored pencil-and-watercolor illustrations portray bucolic, quotidian scenes: Mama Bear pushing Little Bear on a swing, the two fishing together, a picnic in a field. Throughout, Mama Bear reassures Little Bear: I will think about you all the time, said his mama, no matter where I am or what I do. Together they work out a solution for his separation anxiety: something to carry kisses in. The Storytellers Note at the end makes explicit what many parental readers will already have surmisedthat the kiss box is as helpful for mamas as it is for the cubs they miss. Preschool-Kindergarten. --Diane Foote; Title: The Kiss Box | [
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21,980 | 2 | K-Gr 2–In Glasses, text and illustrations strive to assure readers that glasses are cool and everyone loves to wear them. Each spread depicts an outdoor scene (jungle, ocean, backyard, etc.) populated by a variety of animals and includes a single, large-print sentence that is part of a rhyming couplet. The somewhat bland text strains to be humorous: "Fancy glasses for the snake./Chimp needs glasses that won't break." The cartoon illustrations are bold–almost garish–and lack artistic interest. Joy Cowley's Agapanthus Hum and the Eyeglasses (Philomel, 1999) is a better choice for children concerned about donning specs for the first time. Kindergarten addresses school anxiety. In it, a boy questions his mother about some wild first-day scenarios such as, "what if the sink in my classroom pours grape juice instead of water?" Mom's answers are calm and reassuring: "Washing your hands would be a sticky job." Cheery illustrations and amusing facial expressions add humor to the exaggerated fears. Unfortunately, never is the name "Stinky Face" mentioned in the story and readers unfamiliar with the author's other books about this character might wonder why it appears in the title. Nonetheless, the book will join Jamie Harper's Miss Mingo and the First Day of School (Candlewick, 2006) and Julie Danneberg's First Day Jitters (Charlesbridge, 2000) in addressing first-day anxieties, and school-savvy readers will appreciate the child's silliness.Mary Hazelton, Elementary Schools in Warren & Waldoboro, ME© Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.In this early-reader companion to the popular Stinky Face picture-book series, the little boy addressed by his puzzling nickname shares his wildly imagined anxieties about starting kindergarten (What if a hungry armadillo chases me at art time to eat my macaroni necklace?), while his mother responds with soothing, deadpan answers that respect the real worry beneath the silly scenarios. Some challenging vocabulary may limit this to precocious new readers, but it makes a strong read-aloud choice, and as usual, Moores mixed-media full-bleed artwork perfectly captures an affectionate parent-child bond and the messy realities of kids everyday lives. Preschool-Kindergarten. --Gillian Engberg; Title: Scholastic Reader Level 1: Ready for Kindergarten, Stinky Face? | [
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21,981 | 0 | PreSchool-Grade 1In this easy early, early reader, Alfie, a crocodile, sends his grandma a letter that says, "I love you. Please write back." And then he waits. And asks the mailman. And waits. That's the entire plot. With the appeal of a bright green croc that has expressive eyes and the concept of sending and receiving mail, this book is bound to capture the interest of youngsters. They can read the letter and the address on the envelope, and enjoy the crocodile stamp. Grandma's reply finally comesinside a box filled with cookies. The book is perfect for its intended audience. There is good repetition in the text for early reinforcement and the pictures are just delightful.Susan Lissim, Dwight School, New York City (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.; Title: Scholastic Reader Level 1: Please Write Back! | [
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21,982 | 2 | Lexi Connor loves word searches, crosswords, and word puzzles. When she was younger, she won her county bee and traveled to the regional competition, where, in a moment of extreme stage fright, she misspelled "C-E-M-E-T-E-R-Y." She lives with her black cat named Abbey in Massachusetts.; Title: B Magical #2: The Trouble with Secrets | [
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21,983 | 7 | Grade 46In the week that has passed since The Key to Rondo (Scholastic, 2008) took place, Leo Zifkak has been carefully studying the music box that contains the world of Rondo, searching for signs of his troublemaking Uncle Spoiler. When the paintings on the outside of the box show evidence that the evil Blue Queen is up to something, Leo and his impulsive cousin Mimi decide that it's time for them to return to Rondo. Once there, they are reunited with their friends Conker, Freda the duck, and Bertha the pig, and are sidetracked by a quest to determine the whereabouts of Bing, a wizard who vanished from the village of Hobnob. The appearance of a cloud palace over Hobnob appears to indicate that the wizard was taken by the Strix, an ancient being that "collects" unusual creatures. All this is a lot to take in, and the story tends to meander. However, Rodda makes up for it in the denizens of Rondo, who are instantly charming and display a variety of quirks, foibles, and virtues. Fans of Cornelia Funke's work will eagerly embrace this fairy-tale-laced world.Christi Esterle, Parker Library, CO Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: The Wizard Of Rondo | [
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21,984 | 2 | Praise for Recovery Road:* This is an important story that pulls no punches. --Publishers Weekly, starred reviewWith depth of understanding and no small amount of humor, Nelson sketches a complex universe of recovery. --NewsdayReaders will be captivated. --Kirkus ReviewsBlake Nelson is the author of many acclaimed novels for teens, including Paranoid Park, Girl, The New Rules of high School, and Rock Star Superstar. He lives in Portland, Oregon; Title: Recovery Road | [
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21,985 | 2 | Praise for Dear Dumb Diary"I have to say that was THE BEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ! AND I'M NOT KIDDING!! Oh my goodness I loved that sooo much!! I CAN'T WAIT TILL THE NEXT ONE COMES OUT!" - Rita K., reader (on Dear Dumb Diary #9: That's What Friends Aren't For)"My 11-year-old loves these books. I've lost count how many times she has dissolved into hysterical laughter over the memoirs of middle schooler Jamie Kelly." - Angela G., parent; Title: Okay, So Maybe I Do Have Superpowers (Dear Dumb Diary #11) | [
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21,986 | 2 | Where Hautmans The Big Crunch (2011) was an aching and soulful romance, this is the flip side: fun, sarcastic, blundering, preposterous, but every bit still a romance. The story is told in the alternating perspectives of two 16-year-old longtime friends, the optimistic, fun-loving Adam and the whip-smart but judgmental Lita. Though Lita dreams of becoming a writer, her romance novel has stalled, and she kills time as the infamous power blogger Miz Fitz, who anonymously doles out caustic advice to legions of readers. Adam, meanwhile, stumbles upon an idea to write a straight-talk self-help book for high-school girls, What Boys Want, which borrows liberally from the Miz Fitz sitebut who would ever notice, right? True, its not the most original setup, but Hautman writes fearlessly from both male and female perspectives with little care about whats politically correct, and he admirably resists the urge to bring Adam and Lita together as lovers. From the always reliable Hautman, this romance delivers predictable pleasures. Grades 8-11. --Daniel Kraus; Title: What Boys Really Want | [] | Train |
21,987 | 7 | Praise for Missile Mouse: The Star Crusher"Parker produces a first full-length graphic novel that's a gem in story and art. Bright, action-filled, at times wordless panels keep the pages turning." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Entertaining, well-executed, and likely to circulate feverishly as soon as it hits the shelf, this first installment in a graphic novel series should have scores of devoted fans in no time." - School Library Journal"Parker combines sharp characterization with breakneck plotting that should keep aspiring space cadets turning pages furiously." - Publishers Weekly"Creative character design, vivid color, plenty of excitement, and a galaxy-wide story make this a lively, fun one." - AVClub.com"Sure to delight the young adventurous kid in your life... and maybe put a little smile on the face of an adult reader, as well." - ComicBookResources.com; Title: Missile Mouse, No. 2: Rescue on Tankium3 | [
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21,988 | 10 | Gr 5-8"Fish" Reidy leaves his impoverished family farm in Ireland to be a messenger for his uncle in the city. When someone steals one of his deliveries, he swims after the thief's ship. He finds himself aboard the Scurvy Mistress, along with its determined treasure seeker Captain Cobb, the captain's wife, and a motley crew consisting of One-eyed Willies, British ex-Royal Navy men, and mutinous scalawags. The crew remains loyal to Cobb only as long as their stomachs and coffers stay full, and his idealistic decision to search for the legendary golden chain of Chuacar pushes the greedy first mate to stage an island mutiny. Fish draws on the skills he picked up from the crew members to rescue Cobb and those loyal to the captain. His boisterous and pungent shipboard adventures will sit well alongside favorites like Heather Vogel Frederick's The Voyage of Patience Goodspeed (S & S, 2002) and Avi's The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle (Scholastic, 1990). The sights and smells of life on the high seas, complete with descriptions of bathroom facilities, will give children new insight into this risky career path. Mone seamlessly integrates factual information into his tale of friendship, loyalty, and exploration. As Fish travels from farm to city to ship, he discovers his place in the world, and his moral compass helps to ground and direct the story. His decision not to engage in fighting and his efforts to stop the mutiny will provide points for group discussion. Fish makes a splashing good addition to adventure fiction.Caitlin Augusta, Stratford Library Association, CT Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.For his first book for children, Mone digs from that most reliable of wellsthe pirate adventure. Maurice, nicknamed Fish, is more at home in the water than on the fields of his Irish familys farm, and after a few zigs and zags, he ends up as a swab-boy aboard the Scurvy Mistress. He learns that pirates break down into two camps: those who quest after legendary booty, like the noble Captain Cobb, and those, like first-mate Scab, who are only interested in bloody raids of every passing ship. Fishs cleverness, courage, and underwater prowess get put to the test in a series of treasure mappings, sea battles, and traitorous mutinies. The humorous and slightly postmodern tint of the story is evident in the subspecies of grizzled rascals packed onto the ship, like the Scalawags of Sausage (cured-meat enthusiasts). Is it possible to have too many solid pirate yarns? Although this one doesnt map out much new territory, its a good one to crowd onboard. Grades 3-5. --Ian Chipman; Title: Fish | [
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21,989 | 14 | Caroline Jayne Church is a bestselling author and illustrator. Some of her bestselling titles include I LOVE YOU THROUGH AND THROUGH by Bernadette Rossetti-Shustak, HOW DO I LOVE YOU? by Marion Dane Bauer, YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE by Jimmie Davis, and GOOD NIGHT, I LOVE YOU. She lives in Surrey, England, but you can visit her at www.carolinejaynechurch.com.; Title: Here Comes Christmas! | [
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21,990 | 1 | Elizabeth Mills has written many books for children, including Stablemates: Belle and Don’t Lose Your Shoes! She lives in Seattle, Washington.Jacqueline Rogers has been illustrating children's books for over 20 years. Her titles include I AM BLESSED, BEST FRIENDS SLEEP OVER, and THE LITTLEST CHRISTMAS TREE. She currently resides in New York.; Title: Stablemates: Stormy | [
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21,991 | 6 | Bob Kolar is the author-illustrator of several books for children, including AlphaOops! The Day Z Went First, Big Kicks, and Racer Dogs, which has been adapted into a TV show called Turbo Dogs. Bob lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with his family.; Title: Astroblast! Code Blue | [
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21,992 | 2 | Hatkoff and his daughters continue their nonfiction series (Owen & Mzee, 2006; Knut, 2007) highlighting animals that overcome adversity. Here they follow a baby Atlantic bottle-nosed dolphin that lost her tail after becoming entangled in a crab trap. Rescued by Florida wildlife conservationists, she was nursed back to health and later fitted with an artificial tail. The main narrative is informal and conversational, well suited to a younger audience. Readers learn about Winters improvised, tail-free swimming techniques and how trainers helped her to adjust to the new device. An afterword provides further information about the Clearwater Marine Aquarium (where Winter lives), dolphins and their training, and Kevin Carroll, whose company developed the prosthetic tail. Most of the photographs are crisp and clear, depicting Winters dramatic rescue and several training routines. Designed for a dual audience (animal lovers and humans who have overcome physical adversity), this will make an inspirational choice for browsers. For another look at dolphins in captivity, point readers to Twig C. Georges A Dolphin Named Bob (1996). Grades 1-3. --Kay Weisman; Title: Winter's Tail: How One Little Dolphin Learned To Swim Again | [
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21,993 | 2 | As he starts seventh grade, Marley Sidelski knows he is a loser. A Star Trek geek, he hangs out with other sci-fi tech nerds, and he gets beaten up by bullies, including Digger, who steals Marleys homework and copies his tests. The cast is huge in Yees fourth stand-alone book about the kids of Rancho Rosetta Middle School, from the nerds and dorks to the in-group members, and the sheer number of characters may feel overwhelming. But Marleys funny, present-tense narrative will hold readers with its moving realism about friends and enemies. Marley may not be able to catch a ball, but his coach shows him that he can run, and he wins a race, even if he feels he is running away from trouble more than towards the finish line. Most touching is the way Yee humanizes the bully. As the principal drones on with fake platitudes about tolerance, Marley discovers Diggers brutal secret and helps him. The fast action, with lots of bloody fights, will hold readers, who will stay for the authentic resolution. Grades 4-7. --Hazel Rochman; Title: Warp Speed | [
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21,994 | 2 | The Walkers must move across country to live with Aunt Alice for the school year, leaving behind Andi's beloved dog, Bebe. Since the new neighborhood is awash in stray dogs of all kinds, what can lonely kids do but welcome them to the empty house down the street? Kellgren's pacing is perfect for enhancing the humor laced throughout as the children struggle to keep their enterprise a secret. She reflects the story's wide range of emotions--from excitement and enthusiasm as the kids build "the hotel staff" with new friends to the miseries that accompany a move to a new community. With the quavery voice of Aunt Alice and the bright sopranos of the children, Kellgren propels listeners to the satisfying ending. R.H.H. AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.; Title: Hotel For Dogs | [
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21,995 | 0 | Praise for Gordon Korman's Titanic series:"Though best known and loved for his humorous books, Korman has proven here, as he has with the other adventure series he's penned, that he is far from a one-trick pony." - Quill & Quire"[Korman] knows how to spin a lively and engaging tale. Hanging it on an already fascinating, albeit tragic, slice of history means it wins on all levels: a thrilling account of a heart-stopping disaster, and a set of fictional characters seamlessly intertwined with real life." - The Montreal Gazette"Korman manages to tell the story of the Titanic smoothly while also introducing other elements of the early twentieth century...Altogether an enjoyable read that makes this tragic story come alive with personal narratives." - Resource Links"Highly Recommended" - Canadian Review of Materials; Title: Unsinkable (Titanic, No. 1) | [
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21,996 | 1 | Theres a great deal going on plotwise in this sequel to Swindle (2008), and thats just how the legions of Korman fans like it. Once again, The Man with the Plan Griffin, animal expert Savannah and her Great Dane Luthor, and Everykid Ben join forces to solve a mystery. This time, theyre out to rescue Savannahs pet monkey Cleo from an unethical zoo owner. When Cleo disappears from Savannahs backyard and is later spotted on a school field trip to a decrepit floating zoo, madcap plans and adventures ensue: getting to and from the zoo in the middle of the night; distracting Klaus, the overzealous security guard; springing Cleo from her cage; and ultimately stashing more than 40 freed zoo animals in classmates houses without any parents noticing. Although often implausible, the action is fast and entertaining, with just the right amount of realistic drama to ring true. Korman knows his audience well, and readers will clamor for a third installment featuring these intrepid young crime solvers. Grades 4-7. --Diane FootePraise 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 ; Title: Zoobreak (Swindle) | [
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21,997 | 18 | Starred Review. Grade 3–6—Kerley and Fotheringham again craft a masterfully perceptive and largely visual biography, this time about the iconic 19th-century American writer. In pursuit of truth, Susy Clemens, age 13, vows to set the record straight about her beloved (and misunderstood) father and becomes his secret biographer. Kerley uses Susy's manuscript and snippets of wisdom and mirth from Twain's copious oeuvre as fodder for her story. The child's journal entries, reproduced in flowing handwritten, smaller folio inserts, add a dynamic and lovely pacing to the narrative, which includes little-known facts about Twain's work. The text flawlessly segues into Susy's carefully recorded, sometimes misspelled, details of his character, intimate life, and work routine during his most prolific years. Digitally enhanced illustrations, colored with a Victorian palette and including dynamic, inventive perspectives, tell volumes about the subject by way of Fotheringham's technique of drawing lines that represent Twain's impatience, mirth, smoking habit, love for family and cats, storytelling, pool-playing, and truth-pondering. The opening and closing illustrations of Susy's writing process are depicted visually—scribbles emerging from pushing her oversize pen, and her metaphorically teasing out her Papa's mustache, pen in tow. Kerley dedicates an appended, one-page guide to writing biographies to Susy, a biographer who "applied no sandpaper" to her subject. Line-by-line sources of quotes, a time line, and an author's note on both Papa and Susy are appended. A delightful primer on researching and writing biographies, and a joy to peruse.—Sara Paulson-Yarovoy, American Sign Language and English Lower School PS 347, New York City Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Two texts run though this unusual book. The first is Kerleys account of Samuel Clemens 13-year-old daughter, Susy, who decides to write her fathers biography in her journal. The second is a series of excerpts from that actual biography, neatly printed in scriptlike font with Susys misspellings intact. These entries appear on smaller, folded pages, each marked JOURNAL, that are tipped into the gutters of this large-format picture books double-page spreads. Though a story about someone writing a book sounds a bit staticand it sometimes isKerley manages to bring Susy and her famous father to life using plenty of household anecdotes. With a restrained palette and a fine sense of line, Fotheringhams stylized, digital illustrations are wonderfully freewheeling, sometimes comical, and as eccentric as Susys subject. Appended are authors notes on Samuel and Susy Clemens, tips on writing a biography, a time line, and source notes for quotes. An original. Grades 2-5. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: The Extraordinary Mark Twain (According To Susy) | [
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21,998 | 0 | Tracey West is the author of more than 150 books for children and young adults, including the Pixie Tricks and Scream Shop series. An avid fan of cartoons, comic books, and manga, she has appeared on the New York Times bestseller list as author of the Pokémon chapter book adaptations. She currently lives with her family in New York State’s Hudson Valley.; Title: The Battle Brawlers (Bakugan, Book 1) | [
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21,999 | 13 | PreSchool-Grade 1Old Farmer Joe, a lovable hound dog, knows something is amiss. The crops aren't growing, the hens can't seem to lay eggs, and even the pigs have no appetite. What's a farmer to do? "He puts on his hat and yells, 'Yee-har!'/Then he starts to pluck on his old guitar," and raises the spirits of the moping, lethargic animals with some good ole country music. As the momentum builds, Fox begins to fiddle, Rabbit plays her concertina, and Bear completes the quartet, jamming on his double bass. And before anyone can say corn on the cob, cows are grazing, bees are producing honey, and sunflowers are blooming. This charming tale, presented in rhyme, winds down with the animals enjoying a cool drink in the shade. Festive, humorous illustrations, depicting an assortment of endearing creatures with expressive features and body language, are done in ink and watercolor, using a bright palette. This is a great choice for a read-aloud or for reading one-on-one or, with a little bravery, for singing to a group of children on a hot summer day.Anne Beier, Hendrick Hudson Free Library, Montrose, NY ENDDown on the farm of Poor Old Joe, / the hens wont lay and the crops wont grow. / The cows wont graze and the pigs wont feed / and Joe just cant think what they need. The puzzled farmer dog quickly lands on the notion that music has the power to cheer, and sure enough his plucky guitar tunes set everything to working right. Soon, every farm animal joins in the music-making fun, and after a rousing romp through a field of bold yellow sunflowers, the animals perch on hay bales and listen quietly to music, with clever Old Joe knowing just what to play. Preschoolers toes will be tapping with the (almost) steady beat and natural rhymes, while onomatopoeia invites toddlers to join in with theconcertinas wheee-hee-hah and the whoom-whoom-whum of the bass. The vibrant, deep-hued paintings with dancing animals in zany poses also have plenty of kid appeal. A good choice for story hours. Preschool-Grade 1. --Patricia Austin; Title: Farmer Joe And The Music Show | [
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