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2,300 | 2 | Seven of Jamie Lee Curtis's very popular books to grow by available unabridged on audio!This collection includes:Is There Really a Human Race?: This funny and touching fantasy is a dialogue between child and parent reminding us that being human is all about making good choices and relishing life's journey.It's Hard to be Five: Learning How to Work My Control Panel: Learning not to hit? Having to wait your turn? Sitting still?! It's definitely hard to be five, but this encouraging book makes the struggles of self-control a little easier, and a lot more fun.When I Was Little: A Four-Year-Old's Memoir of Her Youth: In this simple, childlike celebration of personal identity, a little girl looks back on her childhood from the lofty height of four and half years, and discovers that she is a unique individual.Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born: "Tell me again how you would adopt me and be my parents . . . ," a heartwarming story of not only how one child is born but also how a family is born.Today I Feel Silly & Other Moods That Make My Day, helps kids explore, identify, and even have fun with their ever-changing moods.Where Do Balloons Go? An Uplifting Mystery: When one little boy accidentally lets go of his balloon, his imagination takes him on a journey. This delightful mystery about letting go uses imagination as a tool to deal with loss.I'm Gonna Like Me: Letting Off a Little Self-Esteem, whimsically demonstrates that it's important to like yourself every single day—no matter what.Jamie Lee Curtis has had many firsts: her first (and only) marriage to Christopher Guest, her first time holding her children, Annie and Tom, her first time pretending to be a customer in an episode of Quincy, and her first time she wrote words that became her first book. She lives in Los Angeles, the first city she ever lived in, and is always first in line, first to arrive, first to leave, and first to sleep.; Title: The Jamie Lee Curtis CD Audio Collection: Is There Really a Human Race?, When I Was Little, Tell Me About the Night I Was Born, Today I Feel Silly, ... Go?, I'm Gonna Like Me, It's Hard to Be Five | [
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2,301 | 1 | PreS-Gr 1–A late-waking sauropod finds himself alone and asks some prehistoric beasts if they have seen his herd. Suddenly, he runs into toothy, clawy predators and knows he's in big trouble. He's too heavy to run, too big to hide, and has no good fighting body parts. But then he realizes that with his huge dimensions, he can bluff and scare the carnivores away. In the process, he spots the footprints of his herd, resulting in a joyful reunion. This tale of a young dinosaur finding his inner power is told through childlike vernacular with varying type sizes and colors to emphasize mood. The full-color watercolor illustrations feature plenty of action and multiple perspectives as the cheeky, pink, purple, and blue protagonist seeks out others of his kind. Perfect as a read-aloud or a read-alone, this story about a lost youngster finding his courage and his mojo will secure a welcome place in the vast herd of picture books available.Marge Loch-Wouters, La Crosse Public Library, WI© Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.In the same vein as I Stink! (2002) and Im Bad! (2008), this title features an oversize, swaggering hero, who is, this time, a whole lotta lizard. After waking late and discovering that his herd has disappeared, a giant purple sauropod sets out to find his fellow biggies and has a run-in with menacing predators along the way. A subtle message about standing ground against bullies underlies this story, which features the McMullans familiar delights: infectiously, rhythmic text; inventive, animated art; and an endearing, boastful narrator whose kidlike qualities children will instantly recognize. Preschool-Grade 1. --Gillian Engberg; Title: I'm Big! (Kate and Jim Mcmullan) | [
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2,302 | 2 | “Like the first Max story, the cartoon cover is irresistible and the comical illustrations spice up the clever story. As silly and funny as the Marx Brothers movie of the same title.” (Kirkus Reviews)“Urbanovic creates a slapstick delight with her wildly expressive characters and expertly conveyed physical comedy. Like its best-selling predecessor, this is sure to be a read-aloud hit.” (ALA Booklist)“Children will laugh out loud at the antics in this story.” (School Library Journal)“Genuinely funny. Urbanovic’s vibrant watercolor and pencil illustrations are humorous and expressive. Adults looking for a readaloud choice that will really ‘quack up’ their audience will find this title just ducky.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)Jackie Urbanovic is the New York Times best-selling author and illustrator of Duck at the Door, Duck Soup, and Duck and Cover, as well as the illustrator of If You're Hoppy, by April Pulley Sayre. She lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.; Title: Duck Soup (Max the Duck) | [
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2,303 | 2 | Gregory Maguire is the New York Times bestselling author of Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister; Lost; Mirror Mirror; and the Wicked Years, a series that includes Wicked, Son of a Witch, A Lion Among Men, and Out of Oz. Now a beloved classic, Wicked is the basis for a blockbuster Tony Award–winning Broadway musical. Maguire has lectured on art, literature, and culture both at home and abroad. He lives with his family near Boston, Massachusetts.; Title: Missing Sisters | [
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2,304 | 7 | Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. His major contributions in literary criticism, children's literature, fantasy literature, and popular theology brought him international renown and acclaim. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include, The Chronicles of Narnia, Out of the Silent Planet, The Four Loves, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity. Visit the C.S. Lewis website at www.cslewis.com.; Title: Prince Caspian: Lucy's Journey (I Can Read Level 2) | [
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2,305 | 2 | R.L. Stine has more than 350 million English language books in print, plus international editions in 32 languages, making him one of the most popular children’s authors in history. Besides Goosebumps, R.L. Stine has written other series, including Fear Street, Rotten School, Mostly Ghostly, The Nightmare Room, and Dangerous Girls. R.L. Stine lives in New York with his wife, Jane, and his Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Minnie. Visit him online at www.rlstine.com.; Title: Got Cake? (Rotten School, No. 13) | [
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2,306 | 2 | ‘A clever reworking of a classic story.The little old lady’s fearless attitude and her clever solution as to what to do with the lively shoes, pants, shirt and pumpkin head that are chasing her will enchant young audiences. With brilliantly colored, detailed folk art illustrations. A great purchase.’ —SLJ. Children's Choices for 1987 (IRA/CBC)Notable 1986 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)Children's Books of 1986 (Library of Congress)1988 Keystone to Reading Book Award (Pennsylvania Reading Association)Linda Williams is the director of a child development center. The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything is her first book for children.; Title: The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything Book and CD (Share a Story) | [
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2,307 | 6 | This coloring and activity book invites young readers to experience magic of Narnia with mazes, connect-the-dots, puzzles and more!; Title: Prince Caspian: Coloring and Activity Book (Chronicles of Narnia) | [
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2,308 | 7 | “The power of love and courage to overcome seemingly impossible odds and to bridge ostensibly untraversable differences are at the heart of this compelling, intensely satisfying fantasy.” (School Library Journal (starred review))“Levine’s (Ella Enchanted) original mythological tale works as romance, adventure and exploration of faith. [She] conducts a riveting journey, offering passion and profound pondering along the way. ” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))“An action-packed love story set in an elaborate, challenging world, this richly imagined story will engage fantasy and romance readers alike.” (Booklist)“The striking beauty of the Mediterranean-like landscape sets the stage for heroic quests and romantic picnics, adding atmosphere to this compelling tale.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)“Strong and good. ” (Kirkus Reviews)“Well developed” (KLIATT)Gail Carsn Levine grew up in New York City and has been writing all her life. Her first novel, Ella Enchanted, was a Newbery Honor Book. Levine's other books include Fairest, a New York Times bestseller, Publishers Weekly Best Book, and School Library Journal Best Book; Dave at Night, an ALA Notable Book and an ALA Best Book for Young Adults; Ever, a New York Times bestseller; The Wish; The Two Princesses of Bamarre; A Tale of Two Castles; and the six Princess Tales books. She is also the author of the nonfiction book Writer to Writer, the poetry book Forgive Me, I Meant to Do It: False Apology Poems, and the picture books Betsy Who Cried Wolf and Betsy Red Hoodie, illustrated by Scott Nash. Gail and her husband, David, live in New York's Hudson Valley.; Title: Ever | [
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2,309 | 2 | Dan Gutman is the New York Times bestselling author of the Genius Files series; the Baseball Card Adventure series, which has sold more than 1.5 million copies around the world; and the My Weird School series, which has sold more than 12 million copies. Thanks to his many fans who voted in their classrooms, Dan has received nineteen state book awards and ninety-two state book award nominations. He lives in New York City with his wife, Nina. You can visit him online at www.dangutman.com.; Title: Ray & Me (Baseball Card Adventures) | [
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2,310 | 0 | “Another winner in a series that effectively blends fast-paced storytelling with plenty of baseball lore.” (ALA Booklist Online)Stosh should have figured that the FBI would find him eventually.Now they’ve turned up on his doorstep—and they know all about his ability to travel through time using baseball cards. In fact, they want to send him back in time on a mission: to warn President Roosevelt about the attack on Pearl Harbor!But when Stosh finds out that his “ticket” back to 1941 is a Ted Williams card, he starts planning a mission of his own. Williams is one of the greatest hitters of all time—even though he lost almost five years of his career to serve in the Marines. How many more home runs would the Splendid Splinter have hit if he had those years back? What if Stosh can prevent the attack on Pearl Harbor and convince Williams not to serve in the military?Sometimes you can change history. Sometimes history can change you.; Title: Ted & Me (Baseball Card Adventures) | [
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2,311 | 2 | “A thoroughly delicious romp from the author of Ella Enchanted. The plot is winningly unpredictable, the characters easy to relate to, the humor subtle and the action well-paced. Newbery Honor-winner Levine has once again breathed new life into old stories.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))“Readers are certain to be pulled, like Elodie herself, right into the midst of the rich and swirling life of Two Castles.” (School Library Journal)“Levine’s strength lies in her transparent language and the candid, uncomplicated voice of her narrator, who brings younger readers along with her as she questions assumptions, grows in friendship, works out the mystery, and makes brave escapes.” (The Horn Book)“With a faint echo of Puss in Boots, [Levine] crafts a persuasive fantasy realm and a capable heroine. Readers should enjoy watching Elodie hone her powers of deduction to unravel the mystery of the ogre’s sudden disappearance, and will likely anticipate further sleuthing adventures with this companionable duo.” (Publishers Weekly)Praise for Ever: “The power of love and courage to overcome seemingly impossible odds and to bridge ostensibly untraversable differences are at the heart of this compelling, intensely satisfying fantasy.” (School Library Journal (starred review))Praise for Ever: “Levine’s (Ella Enchanted) original mythological tale works as romance, adventure and exploration of faith. [She] conducts a riveting journey, offering passion and profound pondering along the way.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))Praise for Ever: “An action-packed love story set in an elaborate, challenging world, this richly imagined story will engage fantasy and romance readers alike.” (Booklist)Praise for Ever: “The striking beauty of the Mediterranean-like landscape sets the stage for heroic quests and romantic picnics, adding atmosphere to this compelling tale.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)Praise for Ever: “Strong and good.” (Kirkus Reviews)Praise for Fairest: “Readers will instantly fall in love with the heroine, whose heart proves to be as warm as her voice.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))Gail Carson Levine's first book for children, Ella Enchanted, was a Newbery Honor Book. Levine's other books include Ever, a New York Times bestseller; Fairest, a Best Book of the Year for Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal, and a New York Times bestseller; Dave at Night, an ALA Notable Book and Best Book for Young Adults; The Wish; The Two Princesses of Bamarre; A Tale of Two Castles; and the six Princess Tales books. She is also the author of the nonfiction books Writing Magic: Creating Stories That Fly and Writer to Writer: From Think to Ink, as well as the picture books Betsy Who Cried Wolf and Betsy Red Hoodie. Gail Carson Levine and her husband, David, live in a two-centuries-old farmhouse in the Hudson Valley of New York State.; Title: A Tale of Two Castles | [
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2,312 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2—Another delicious "Fancy Nancy" book. This time the little glamour girl has a problem. Her friend Bree is having an extra-special butterfly birthday party on the same day that Nancy's grandparents are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The family party wins out and Nancy is "furious" ("Mad is way too plain for how I feel"). But things turn out unexpectedly well: she discovers that motels are fun, and that grandparents have elegant and extraordinary parties and an exciting surprise up their sleeves. Glasser's illustrations and O'Connor's text have created the quintessential girly girl in Nancy. The red-haired heroine is so full of joie de vivre (as she would say) as she dances through the book in her finery—bows, ribbons, butterflies, beads, flowers, and all—that little girls everywhere will happily enjoy this adventure.—Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Vain, affected, frilly, and old-fashioned girly in every way, preschooler Nancy is also assertive about who she is and what she wants,and shebecomes furious when she cannot get her way.Angry istoo plain a wordfor how she feels when she misses her friends butterfly party because she has to attend her grandparentsfiftieth wedding anniversary. But the anniversary trip turns out to be lots of fun and just her style, with queen beds and lotions ina fancy hotel. Best of all, though,is the visit to a butterfly garden in the local zoo. Glassers intricately detailed, line-and-watercolor pictures show the prima donnas obsession with bows, beads, and glitter, including her hat with a nesting bird and two butterflies. As in Fancy Nancy (2006), the little princess loves fancy words, this time throwing insome French: Ooh la la! --Hazel Rochman; Title: Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly | [
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2,313 | 11 | This picture book pairs the dual stories of powerful activists Csar Chvez and Dolores Huerta. When Chvez was a child, his family lost their home and became migrant farmworkers, and Chvez had to drop out of school to work. As an adult, he continued to work in the fields. When Huerta was young, she moved to California, where her mother let poor farmworkers stay at her hotel for free, and when she grew up, she taught farmworkers children. Each double-page spread features text in both Spanish and English, with Huertas story on the left, and Chvezs on the right-hand side. Cepedas bright mixed-media images convey the dramatic stories. One scene shows Chvez fleeing poisonous pesticides sprayed from an overhead plane, and in another, particularly striking spread, Chvez and Huerta come together to lead a 340-mile march to demand better living and working conditions for farmworkers. A long final note aimed at parents and teachers will also draw young readers, who can move from this introduction to longer biographies of the inspiring leaders. Grades 2-4. --Hazel Rochman“Offers an important perspective on family displacement. The illustrations by Jose Cepeda welcome readers into the story.” (Latinx in Kid Lit); Title: Side by Side/Lado a Lado: The Story of Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez/La Historia de Dolores Huerta y Cesar Chavez | [
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2,314 | 2 | Jane O’Connor is an editor at a major publishing house who has written more than seventy books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Fancy Nancy series. She resides (that’s fancy for lives) with her family in New York City.; Title: Fancy Nancy: Our Thanksgiving Banquet | [
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2,315 | 2 | Dan Gutman is the New York Times bestselling author of the Genius Files series; the Baseball Card Adventure series, which has sold more than 1.5 million copies around the world; and the My Weird School series, which has sold more than 12 million copies. Thanks to his many fans who voted in their classrooms, Dan has received nineteen state book awards and ninety-two state book award nominations. He lives in New York City with his wife, Nina. You can visit him online at www.dangutman.com.; Title: My Weird School #17: Miss Suki Is Kooky! | [
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2,316 | 1 | Else Holmelund Minarik first introduced readers to her timeless character in the classic Little Bear. Publication of this book, with illustrations by Maurice Sendak, launched the I Can Read series. This much-loved author continues to write stories for children at her home in North Carolina.Narrating simply written I-Can-Reads like Minariks five classic Little Bear stories takes a sensitive reader. The repetitive, plain language might be boring, but not as Sigourney Weaver accents the singsong, rhythmic quality. Weaver infuses the multi-chaptered stories with the emotion that is buried beneath the words. We hear Little Bears worry when he wakes and finds his mother missing on his birthday and his daring independence as he heads to the moon. His mothers emotions are just as apparent--patient, understanding, and reassuring, she continually comforts and challenges her young child, gently guiding his growth. Best of all, Weaver captures Mother Bears unconditional love and the tenderness that characterizes the interplay of parent and cub. S.W. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine; Title: Little Bear Audio CD Collection: Little Bear, Father Bear Comes Home, Little Bear's Friend, Little Bear's Visit, and A Kiss for Little Bear | [
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2,317 | 2 | “Cronin brings her droll humor to the chapter book set with great success. Fast-paced and funny, with interesting vocabulary and a well-constructed plot, this is terrific fare for readers who are ready to move beyond picture books, but are intimidated by longer works.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))“The noirlike detective Tully and the funny chickens running around, well, like chickens make appealing characters, especially as drawn by Cornell, who knows how to get TV cartoon–style humor out of the action.” (Booklist)Praise for Doreen Cronin’s DIARY OF A FLY: “Irresistible and undeniably super.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))Praise for Doreen Cronin’s DIARY OF A FLY: “Teeming with funny vignettes.” (New York Times)Praise for Doreen Cronin’s DIARY OF A FLY: “Will have kids laughing out loud.” (School Library Journal (starred review))Praise for Doreen Cronin’s DIARY OF A FLY: “Like its predecessors, this diary is a crowd-pleaser.” (ALA Booklist)Praise for Doreen Cronin’s DIARY OF A FLY: “Impeccable comedic timing.” (Horn Book Magazine)Praise for Doreen Cronin’s DIARY OF A SPIDER: “Once again, brilliantly hilarious.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))Praise for Doreen Cronin’s DIARY OF A SPIDER: “A rib-tickling sequel.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))Praise for Doreen Cronin’s DIARY OF A SPIDER: “Hits squarely on the middle-grade funnybone.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)J.J. Tully is a former search-and-rescue dog who is trying to enjoy his retirement after years of performing daring missions saving lives. So he’s not terribly impressed when two chicks named Dirt and Sugar (who look like popcorn on legs) and their chicken mom show up demanding his help to find their missing siblings. Driven by the promise of a cheeseburger, J.J. begins to track down clues. Is Vince the Funnel hiding something? Are there dark forces at work—or is J.J. not smelling the evidence that’s right in front of him?; Title: The Trouble with Chickens: A J.J. Tully Mystery | [
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2,319 | 2 | Dan Gutman is the New York Times bestselling author of the Genius Files series; the Baseball Card Adventure series, which has sold more than 1.5 million copies around the world; and the My Weird School series, which has sold more than 12 million copies. Thanks to his many fans who voted in their classrooms, Dan has received nineteen state book awards and ninety-two state book award nominations. He lives in New York City with his wife, Nina. You can visit him online at www.dangutman.com.; Title: My Weird School #18: Mrs. Yonkers Is Bonkers! | [
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2,320 | 2 | Dan Gutman is the New York Times bestselling author of the Genius Files series; the Baseball Card Adventure series, which has sold more than 1.5 million copies around the world; and the My Weird School series, which has sold more than 12 million copies. Thanks to his many fans who voted in their classrooms, Dan has received nineteen state book awards and ninety-two state book award nominations. He lives in New York City with his wife, Nina. You can visit him online at www.dangutman.com.; Title: Dr. Carbles is Losing His Marbles! (My Weird School, No. 19) | [
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2,321 | 2 | Jane O’Connor is an editor at a major publishing house who has written more than seventy books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Fancy Nancy series. She resides (that’s fancy for lives) with her family in New York City.; Title: Fancy Nancy and the Boy from Paris (I Can Read Level 1) | [
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2,322 | 2 | In the latest in the Fancy Nancy I Can Read series, Nancy once again has fun with concepts and words in a story that breaks the nerd stereotypes. This time, cute, prancing Nancy is excited about a class trip to the planetarium for a night sky show, and the cheerful ink-and-watercolor pictures show her in her frilly outfits, thrilled about the Big Dipper, the various constellations, and the earths distance from the sun. Kids will be equally caught up in the astronomy and inthe twists and turns of Nancys daily drama. Grades K-2. --Hazel RochmanJane O’Connor is an editor at a major publishing house who has written more than seventy books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Fancy Nancy series. She resides (that’s fancy for lives) with her family in New York City.; Title: Fancy Nancy Sees Stars (I Can Read Level 1) | [
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2,324 | 13 | R.L. Stine has more than 350 million English language books in print, plus international editions in 32 languages, making him one of the most popular children’s authors in history. Besides Goosebumps, R.L. Stine has written other series, including Fear Street, Rotten School, Mostly Ghostly, The Nightmare Room, and Dangerous Girls. R.L. Stine lives in New York with his wife, Jane, and his Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Minnie. Visit him online at www.rlstine.com.; Title: Night of the Creepy Things (Rotten School, No. 14) | [
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2,325 | 2 | Pint-size glamour-puss Fancy Nancy is wholly in her element in this series entry about the often fraught exchange of sibling gifts. After spending her savings on her younger sisters birthday present, Nancy spots something shed like for herself. While raising money for it in a yard-sale fashion boutique, she gets into an argument with her little sister, but after some creative reflection, Nancy makes up with her while enjoying the good feelings that come with being generous. With the series usual combination of energetic pictures, challenging vocabulary, and spot-on family scenariosas well as a high gowns-per-page ratiothis is sure to delight fans. Grades 1-3. --Gillian EngbergGrand opening!Welcome to Fancy Nancy's Fabulous Fashion Boutique! Here you can find the fanciest almost-new outfits, accessories, jewelry, and lots more. There's even a necklace with real rhinestones for sale. Ooh la la!The fashion boutique is a huge success, but it's also Nancy's little sister's birthday. And when it starts to rain, her birthday party might be ruined! Nancy knows she has to come up with an idea—a brilliant one—and fast.In this très chic story from bestselling duo Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, Nancy shows once again that sometimes all you need is a little improvising to turn a fiasco into something fancy.; Title: Fancy Nancy and the Fabulous Fashion Boutique | [
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2,326 | 0 | HarperCollins Publishers is a proud supporter of First Book, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to give children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their own new books. The primary goal of First Book is to work with existing literacy programs to distribute new books to children who, for economic reasons, have little or no access to books. In this way, First Book effectively leverages the heroic efforts of local tutoring, mentoring, and family literacy organizations as they work to reach children who need help the most. First Book distributes millions of books to hundreds of thousands of children nationwide each year. For more information on First Book, please visit www.firstbook.org.; Title: I Can Read 50th Anniversary Box Set (I Can Read Level 1) | [
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2,327 | 2 | Holiday season for Fancy Nancy means a decorated house, delectable goodies, and the opportunity to finally use the angel tree topper she bought last summer with her own money. The tree topper is everything the box promised: it spins, it flashes, it changes colors. But a fight with the dog results in a knocked-over tree and a broken topper. Grandpa to the rescue, and Nancy loves her homemade tree topper as much as the fancy one, which stretches credulity a bit. However, Christmas is the perfect time for all sorts of fancy doings, which the always-fun artwork makes abundantly and amusingly clear. Preschool-Grade 1. --Ilene CooperWhat could be fancier than Christmas?Presents with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles—and who could forget the tree? After all, there is no such thing as too much tinsel. Ooh la la! This year, Nancy is especially excited about decorating the Christmas tree. She bought a brand-new sparkly tree topper with her own money and has been waiting for Christmas to come. But when things don't turn out the way Nancy planned, will Christmas still be splendiferous?In this merriest of stories from bestselling duo Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, Nancy proves once again that a little fancying up can go a long, festive way!; Title: Splendiferous Christmas (Fancy Nancy) | [
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2,329 | 2 | As this straightforward, genial tale begins, Hedgehog discovers Mouse covering himself with leaves, trying to hide from their friend Snake. Why? Fox told Skunk and Skunk told me that snakes are very dangerous to mice, Mouse explains. Although Hedgehog dismisses the news as silly gossip, Mouse continues to worry and, distracted, stumbles into a deep, narrow hole. For various reasons, Squirrel, Rabbit and Hedgehog cannot help their fallen friend, but trusty Snake devises a way to retrieve Mouse without scaring him. Although the story holds no surprises, the banter feels fresh. Keller's (Farfallina & Marcel) eye-catching, highly textured illustrations, which she identifies as collographs, or printed collages, balance toy-like depictions of the characters with almost lifelike renderings of the variegated green vegetation. Encircling or framing the text, poking through white space or suddenly changing the page orientation from horizontal to vertical, the art gives this book an irresistibly insouciant spirit. Ages 3-8. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 3—Because Mouse has heard that snakes are dangerous, he hides from his friend Snake. As he looks around nervously, he falls into a hole and hurts his foot, and none of his other friends can help him. Squirrel is afraid of the dark, the hole is too narrow for Rabbit to hop out of, and Hedgehog is too prickly to carry him. Only Snake can help him, and he devises a way to rescue his friend without frightening him. When he sees who saved him, Mouse is ashamed and tries to make amends. This story has the simplicity of a fable. The appealing art is done in collographs, which are printed collages, and watercolors. By showing Mouse's rescue vertically, the hole seems very deep and Mouse's peril very real. Snake's body, created from a mesh onion bag, looks menacing, but Snake is a true friend. Leafy landscapes are used sparingly, leaving the animals to hover against the white background in some illustrations. Their kind faces make this an engaging tale and a top-notch addition.—Mary Jean Smith, Southside Elementary School, Lebanon, TN Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Help!: A Story of Friendship | [
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2,330 | 1 | Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of animals and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. As well as having great respect for nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich, mythical explanations for animal behavior. She is the author of the Warriors, Seekers, Survivors, and Bravelands series. She lives in the UK. Visit her online at www.warriorcats.com.; Title: Warriors: Secrets of the Clans (Warriors Field Guide) | [
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2,331 | 13 | Lemony Snicket had an unusual education which may or may not explain his ability to evade capture. He is the author of the 13 volumes in A Series of Unfortunate Events, several picture books including The Dark, and the books collectively titled All The Wrong Questions.; Title: The Composer Is Dead | [
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2,332 | 0 | Dan Gutman is the New York Times bestselling author of the Genius Files series; the Baseball Card Adventure series, which has sold more than 1.5 million copies around the world; and the My Weird School series, which has sold more than 12 million copies. Thanks to his many fans who voted in their classrooms, Dan has received nineteen state book awards and ninety-two state book award nominations. He lives in New York City with his wife, Nina. You can visit him online at www.dangutman.com.; Title: Roberto & Me (Baseball Card Adventures) | [
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2,333 | 2 | Jane O’Connor is an editor at a major publishing house who has written more than seventy books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Fancy Nancy series. She resides (that’s fancy for lives) with her family in New York City.; Title: Fancy Nancy: Tea for Two | [
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2,334 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1—Once children begin to become aware of their family relationships, it is comforting to look for the ways in which they are like their parents and other relatives. Ramos has addressed this idea in a book that is divided into two parts; children can read about either a girl and her mom or turn it over and meet a father/son pair. The examples of similarities are simple and broad (a furrow in the brow, liking to play soccer), but they will help children draw parallels in their own families. Each straightforward sentence is presented in both English and Spanish. Gutiérrez's cartoon illustrations are friendly, warm, and energetic. A quirky dog appears on most spreads, and its antics add humor to the illustrations. The page instructing youngsters to flip the volume over shows the family members holding hands in a circle, underscoring their love and unity. This gentle picture book will open up conversations in many families.—Susan E. Murray, Glendale Public Library, AZ Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.In English and Spanish, a young girl gives a few examples of why she is just like her mother: long hair, green eyes, loud sneezes, similar forehead wrinkles when theyre mad. At the end of her account, readers are told to flip the book and they will find the girls young brother relating why he is just like his dad: pointy noses, both sleep face down, a fondness for reading at bedtime. This is a comforting celebration of family, with both grandparents entering into the comparisons and featured in the final scenes. The family dog, pictured throughout both accounts, provides some comic relief. Spare illustrations in subtle colors completely fill each double-page spread and feature pleasant figures with enlarged oval heads, giving a happy, open, comfortable feel to the narratives. Children will enjoy this exercise in discovering similarities and appreciating families, and might be encouraged to explore parallel aspects in their own families. Preschool-Grade 2. --Randall Enos; Title: I'm Just Like My Mom / Me parezco tanto a mi mama (Spanish Edition) | [
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2,335 | 0 | On a seemingly normal suburban cul-de-sac, one house is definitely out of character—the looming tower that's home to the title character. Dressed in a green robe and peaked hat decorated with stars and moons, He's tall and thin with wrinkled skin, writes Prelutsky, a tangled beard hangs from his chin. (The verse originally appeared in the 1976 collection Nightmares: Poems to Trouble Your Sleep.) As he ponders in his wicked way/ what evil deed he'll do this day, the wizard decides to gives his powers a workout on a hapless frog. The poor amphibian is transformed into a flea, a pair of mice, a cockatoo, a piece of chalk and silver bell before being returned to his original shape. Mightily pleased with himself, the wizard gazes down upon the children playing in the street below and debates his next move: He may pluck someone off the spot/ and turn him into... who knows what? The poem isn't one of Prelutsky's most memorable works, but it is pretext enough for an impressive picture book by Dorman. The illustrator's digital artwork has all the burnished lushness and radiance of oil paintings. Whether immersing readers in the delicious gloominess of the wizard's workroom or zooming in for a close-up of the enchanter's knobby fingers and menacing nails, Dorman proves his mettle as a marvelous visual storyteller. Ages 5-10. (July) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.In a spooky tower on a cozy suburban cul-de-sac lives a wizard pondering evil deeds. He uses "elemental sorcery" to turn a bullfrog into a flea, which becomes a pair of mice, which emerge as a cockatoo, and so on, until the wizard brings back the frog and banishes it. Contemplating his next trick, the magician peers from his tower window to the street below, where children play: "He may pluck someone off the spot / and turn them into . . . who knows what?" Prelutsky's rhyming text, adapted from a poem originally published in Nightmares: Poems to Trouble Your Sleep (1976), combines well with Dorman's sumptuous, full-page digital art, featuring a grandfatherly wizard "tall and thin with wrinkled skin, a tangled beard hangs from his chin." Children will particularly like the way the wizard's spells glow and splash across the pages, and the creepy feeling that evil may lurk even on their own street. Consider this somewhat eerie, but not over-the-top scary. Enos, Randall; Title: The Wizard | [
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2,336 | 15 | Grade 5–8—Zimmerman has successfully adapted Winchester's Krakatoa (HarperCollins, 2003) for young people. The book casts light on a specific moment when geological forces interacted with civilization, providing readers with a vivid picture of the destruction and human suffering caused by the volcanic eruption. The volume conveys much historical background to the 1883 Indonesian disaster, including the European colonization of the region in response to the spice trade. Relevant cultural and scientific advances are also presented, such as Alfred Wegener's concept of "continental displacement," Alfred Russel Wallace's breakthroughs in evolutionary science, and the invention of the telegraph. The eruption sequence is portrayed chronologically from personal records, telegraph reports, and official officer logs. Chin's full-color cartoon illustrations enhance the many archival and contemporary photographs, historical illustrations, and maps that accompany the text. The account of 19th-century scientific achievement is coupled with the drama of the eruption, resulting in an exciting and informative read, with the wide-ranging effects of the volcanic explosion explained in a powerful manner. In addition to this work's educational and reference potential, it lends a human face to a natural disaster and will attract general readers as well.—Jeff Meyer, Slater Public Library, IA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.A splendid example... of downsizing popular adult books into ones worthy of kids. (Kathleen Krull (inkrethink.blogspot.com)); Title: The Day the World Exploded: The Earthshaking Catastrophe at Krakatoa | [
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2,337 | 15 | Kindergarten-Grade 2—George attempts to bring home the plight of the polar bear due to global warming and climate change. The text is simple, with only two or three sentences per page. Tigluk sees a polar bear approaching from his window, and he goes out to meet it. He comes face to face with the animal, who seems to be asking him to follow it. The child and his grandmother repair the sealskin kayak that has been damaged by floating garbage and head off to find the bear. Instead they find a cub nestled on one of the few remaining ice floes. They name him Pilluk, which means "to survive," and return with him to their village. "Our town will feed Pilluk, the last of the polar bears, and show him how to live in a warming world." There is a problem here in terms of the unlikeliness of this scenario—there are no details as to how the people are going to approach teaching the cub. Minor's exquisite watercolors are riveting, however, and capture the beauty (and chill) of the frozen landscape with panache, and children will be drawn to the book by the endearing picture of the cub on the cover. The story can perhaps serve as a vehicle for introducing the subject of global warming, but, in and of itself, it raises more questions than it answers.—Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJ Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.The world is warming, and the ice is melting. Tigluk must save the last polar bear.From master storyteller Jean Craighead George, with art from the critically acclaimed Wendell Minor.; Title: The Last Polar Bear (Laura Geringer Books (Hardcover)) | [
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2,340 | 15 | PreSchool-Grade 2—Beginning with a close-up image of an object, and then progressively pulling back to present a broader view, McCarthy asks readers, "Look! What do you…see?" The first spread shows a large black circle against a deep red background, and the illustrations gradually zoom out to reveal a ladybug perched on a leaf. The next series of pictures takes the same approach to depict a colorful cardinal flower, while a third set shows a ruby-throated hummingbird. The final two spreads balance out the book nicely: the first shows two hummingbirds feeding on the flowers while ladybugs crawl on the leaves below, followed by a landscape view featuring a smaller version of this particular plant surrounded by other blooms. Rendered from handmade papers and collage, the bold artwork is elegant and eye-catching. The broad lines, simple graphic images, and textured details suit the magnified perspectives, while the more expansive scenes are beautifully composed. As children take a closer look at the pages, they will enjoy making guesses and experience a sense of discovery that ties in neatly with the book's nature theme. Use this offering to focus observation skills and stimulate imaginations, or pair it with George Shannon's White Is for Blueberry (HarperCollins, 2005) to explore how we perceive the natural world.—Joy Fleishhacker, School Library Journal Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Mary McCarthy's one-of-a-kind and limited edition artist's books have been collected by private collectors and major institutions across the United States, including the Library of Congress and the National Museum of Women in the Arts. She has taught bookmaking and she is the co-author of the popular manual Making Books by Hand. Mary McCarthy lives in Boston, Massachusetts.; Title: A Closer Look | [
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2,341 | 2 | Julie Andrews Edwards is one of the most recognized figures in the world of entertainment. She is perhaps best known for her performances in Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, and The Princess Diaries. Ms. Edwards is the author of many favorite children's books, including Mandy and The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles.; Title: Thanks to You: Wisdom from Mother & Child (Julie Andrews Collection) | [
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2,342 | 1 | John Grogan is the author of the #1 international bestseller Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog, the bestselling middle-grade memoir Marley: A Dog Like No Other, and three #1 best-selling picture books: Bad Dog, Marley!, A Very Marley Christmas, and Marley Goes to School. John lives with his wife and their three children in the Pennsylvania countryside.John Grogan ha sido un premiado reportero gráfico y columnista por más de veinticinco años. Vive en Pensilvania con su esposa Jenny y sus tres hijos.; Title: Marley: A Dog Like No Other | [
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2,343 | 2 | Dan Gutman is the New York Times bestselling author of the Genius Files series; the Baseball Card Adventure series, which has sold more than 1.5 million copies around the world; and the My Weird School series, which has sold more than 12 million copies. Thanks to his many fans who voted in their classrooms, Dan has received nineteen state book awards and ninety-two state book award nominations. He lives in New York City with his wife, Nina. You can visit him online at www.dangutman.com.; Title: My Weird School #20: Mr. Louie Is Screwy! | [
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2,344 | 1 | Based on Erin Hunter's popular novel series, Warriors is the story of a wild cat—a real one, as opposed to manga's usual teenaged human wearing a short skirt and kitty-cat ears—who's separated from his family and friends. There are no plot surprises in this story of a lost hero, and the artwork is a literal, workmanlike rendition of cats and dogs in suburbia. Graystripe, the protagonist, is a mighty warrior of the beleaguered Thunderclan, which has recently been threatened by a combination of suburban development and a zealous cat catcher. The story opens with him imprisoned in a strangely seductive suburban home. After briefly succumbing to the charms of soft living as a kittypet, Graystripe steels his resolve and vows to make his way back to the wild. Alas, he's lost his edge and finds himself spooked by everything from local bullies to lawnmowers. Luckily, he's joined by a helpful, attractive female sidekick, Millie, who knows her way around the challenges of Twolegplace. Many little (and perhaps some larger) girls will find this kitty fantasy irresistible. (May) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.“This graphic novel is well-suited to younger readers...a must-buy.” (KLIATT); Title: Warriors: The Lost Warrior | [
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2,345 | 2 | Gr 5-8–Living on a New Mexico ranch, Sky Brightman and her family are largely removed from the disturbing news of the war on terror and are sheltered from images of death and destruction as suicide bombers wage war on the United States. Then, when Kareem, a seventh-grade Middle Eastern classmate, is picked on by bullies, and his doctor father is detained by federal agents, Sky resolves to stand by the boy. In a scene that stretches credulity, Sky and her mother collaborate to remove Kareem surreptitiously from school. They safeguard him in their home and build a secret place for him in the barn in case he should need one. Kareem goes into hiding when suspicious Homeland Security agents come looking for him. In the meantime, an attack knocks out the power over a good portion of the country. When Homeland Security comes again, Kareem is spotted and knows he must turn himself in; the president has ordered the DHS to hold detainees until the war ends. Four months later, at the state's Land of Enchantment essay award ceremony, Sky reads from Kareem's poignant journal and is heartened by the audience's reception. The mood of the novel is muted by the spare detail. The main characters are well rendered and likable, and, in her portrayal of the earth-centered, nurturing Brightman family, Stanley succeeds in delivering the message that hope trumps fear.Susan W. Hunter, Riverside Middle School, Springfield, VT© Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.*Starred Review* In this provocative title, award-winning author Stanley asks young readers to consider what courage might look like in an America under psychological and physical siege. Growing up off the grid on a New Mexico ranch, Sky is cocooned from the country's escalating fears over war and terrorist attacks. Then her friend Kareem is falsely arrested at the local Home Depot, setting off a chain of events that utterly upends Sky's sense of security: police arrest Kareem's parents, Kareem goes into hiding, and Sky is interrogated by the police about her role in Kareem's disappearance. As fears mount, the U.S. slips deeper into anarchy, and foreign-born American families pay the price as they are rounded up and interned. Sky and her family fight back the only way they canby hiding and protecting Kareem on their vast, isolated ranch. To categorize this novel solely as science fiction would be wishful thinking, and parallels to our contemporary times appear on every page. The recognizable adult characters, from the truly good to the fearful to the insidiously evil, are drawn straight from today's headlines, while the young people manifest a courage few can emulate. Readers will have much to discuss after finishing this beautifully written, disturbing book. Grades 5-8. --Frances Bradburn; Title: Saving Sky | [
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2,346 | 1 | Nancy Yi Fan is the New York Times bestselling author of Swordbird and Sword Quest. She appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show as one of the World's Smartest Kids and on The Martha Stewart Show. Nancy spent part of her childhood in China, where she was born in 1993. Birds have been a lifelong passion of hers and provided the inspiration for her novels. She began writing her first novel, Swordbird, when she was eleven years old. Nancy attends Harvard University.; Title: Sword Quest (Swordbird) | [
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2,347 | 2 | “To wrap up her deservedly popular series, Sage calls back nearly all of the first six volumes’ cast members, living and dead, for a fresh flurry of Magykal feats and threats from the Darke.” (Kirkus Reviews)“Sage is a master of her created world, paying devoted attention to the smallest detail; the world and the characters in it are as vivid and engaging in this final installment as they have been throughout the Septimus Heap series.” (ALA Booklist)Praise for Magyk: “A quick-reading, stand-alone, deliciously spellbinding series opener.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))Praise for Flyte: Terrifically entertaining. Fans of the first book will be delighted with this sequel to Septimus’s story.” (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review))Praise for Physik: “Readers will be indubitably hooked—worrying, laughing, and gasping over the nonstop adventures of the engaging troupe. Fans of the first two books will not be disappointed with this installment and will certainly hope for more.” (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review))Praise for Queste: “The saga of wizard-in-training Septimus Heap cruises through its fourth episode. . .thanks to generous wads of breezy charm, gusts of spectacular Magyk and a buoyant plot combining drama and comedy in just the right proportions.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))Praise for Syren: “Syren is Sage at her best: it’s full of fun, adventure, humor, irony, friendship, loyalty, and nonstop action.” (School Library Journal)Praise for Darke: “A memorable, edge-of-the-seat escapade that will enthrall confirmed fans and newbies alike.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))Now that Septimus, Jenna, and Beetle are fourteen years old, they have assumed larger roles in their Magykal world. Beetle is the Chief Hermetic Scribe of the Manuscriptorium and Jenna will soon be Queen, but Septimus is still battling the remnants of the Darke Domaine, which will remain until the power of the evil Two-Faced Ring is destroyed forever. To accomplish that, the ancient Alchemie Fyre must be relit—a task that sends Septimus to the very origins of Magyk and Physik, testing both his skills and his loyalties to ExtraOrdinary Wizard Marcia Overstrand and Alchemist Marcellus Pye.In a journey that encapsulates the entire Septimus Heap series, Septimus continues to discover who he is and expand upon his Magykal power and skills. fyre weaves together every character from the series and incorporates many of the Magykal places from each book. Written with Angie Sage's distinctive humor and heart, Fyre is the grand finale that celebrates the greatest Magyk of all: When the Fyre inside is kindled and when the Time Is Right, anything is possible.; Title: Septimus Heap, Book Seven: Fyre | [
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2,348 | 2 | Grade 4–7—When Waggit, a dog, runs away from a farm where he was left by his owner, he begins a dangerous journey. His goal is to return to New York City's Central Park where he had lived with a pack of dogs until a woman had adopted—and then deserted—him. He befriends Felicia, a woman who can talk to dogs. He also ends up traveling with Lug, a pit bull afraid of his own shadow. The trio makes it to Central Park where Waggit is reunited with his friends but encounters some disturbing changes within the pack that he must help to rectify. Waggit is an empathetic main character whose resilience will endear him to readers. The challenges he encounters create a fast-paced tale. The wide range of human and animal characters adds interest to the story, such as kindly and resourceful Felicia and vicious and clever Tashi, leader of a rogue pack. Some special terminology is introduced to show how dogs might perceive certain things, e.g., humans are called "uprights," rats are known as "scurries," and horses are referred to as "longlegs." A glossary helps readers understand these terms, which are at times a bit awkward and, maybe, unnecessary in this spirited and appealing adventure.—Carol Schene, formerly at Taunton Public Schools, MA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.“Spirited and appealing adventure.” (School Library Journal); Title: Waggit Again | [
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2,349 | 2 | “Vivid characters, intruiging conflicts…a suspenseful, satisfying read.” (Kirkus Reviews)“This rousing new series starts off with a bang, or more accurately, the silent thrust of a sword…the dangerous finale smoothly leads into the next book.” (ALA Booklist)Maya Snow once had an aikido teacher who told her that the best place for a tree to hide is in the forest. Maya decided that the best place for a writer to hide is among her own words.; Title: Sisters of the Sword 3: Journey Through Fire | [
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2,350 | 2 | “A memorable, edge-of-the-seat escapade that will enthrall confirmed fans and newbies alike.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))“Sage proves again that she has an inventive feel for fantasy adventure.” (ALA Booklist)In the sixth book of the Magykal series, Alther Mella has been Banished, a Darke Domaine engulfs the Castle, and a Darke dragon is on the loose. Septimus Heap must use all of his skills to save the Castle and the Wizard Tower from destruction: He must enter the Darke. But he cannot do this alone. With the help of Jenna, Alther Mella, Marcellus Pye, and Septimus's estranged brother, Simon Heap, Septimus and Marcia Overstrand battle the spreading Darkenesse. Will Septimus succeed in protecting his Magykal world?Written with Angie Sage's characteristic humor, Septimus Heap, Book Six: Darke is a compelling fantasy adventure filled with surprises, thrills, and laugh-out-loud moments. Readers will revel in the action-packed story as they realize the wisdom of Magyk—that all things are meant to be part of a living whole.; Title: Septimus Heap, Book Six: Darke | [
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2,351 | 0 | Heather Williams is the pen name for Tui Sutherland, author of several children’s books, including Nellie Oleson Meets Laura Ingalls, Who Was Harry Houdini? and the Pet Trouble series. She is also one of four authors working on the bestselling Warriors and Seekers books under the name Erin Hunter. In 2009, she was a two-night champion on Jeopardy!, which is not something she could have done in Almanzo’s day! She currently lives in Boston with her family.; Title: Nellie Oleson Meets Laura Ingalls (Little House Sequel) | [
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2,352 | 2 | Grade 4–6—An abandoned puppy meets Tazar, leader of a pack of dogs that ekes out a precarious living in Central Park. The animals accept him and name him Waggit, after his constantly wagging tail, and he gradually learns how to hunt and scavenge for food and negotiate the many hazards of the park. Most important of all, he learns to distrust humans, or "Uprights." Then Waggit is captured by animal-control officers and taken to the pound. When a woman adopts him, he discovers what it's like to be a companion dog and to be treated kindly by a human, even though it means being completely dependent. This is an engaging story, and the various canine characters are depicted in loving detail. Howe does not romanticize the lives of feral dogs; Waggit, Tazar, and the rest of the pack contend with hunger, illness, and serious injuries. However, the tone of this book is less somber than Ann M. Martin's A Dog's Life (Scholastic, 2005), which deals with similar subject matter.—Kathleen E. Gruver, Burlington County Library, Westampton, NJ Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.When a white puppy gets lost in the park, he earnestly assumes that his owner will search for him. Only later, when he joins awell-organized packof homeless dogs, does he recognize that he has been abandoned. His new friends name him Waggit for his lively tail andtrain him in the ways of survival. Led by the astute Tazar, the dogs have staked out a secluded tunnel in a place much likeCentral Park, where they spend their days gathering food, protecting one another, spying on a rougher gang of dogs, and avoiding the Great Unknownthe pound. Enhancedby Rayyans chapter-header drawings, Howeschildrens-book debutpresents a charming, mostly episodictale complete with endearing characters and a convincing, inventedlexicon: humans, for instance, are Uprights, and winter is the Long Cold. Though a development thattakes Waggit away from the close-knit pack may leave some readers disappointed, the thoughtful questions raised by his decision elevate this gentle fantasy a notch above simpler animal-survival tales. Grades 4-8. --Anne O'Malley; Title: Waggit's Tale | [
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2,353 | 2 | Being Pinkalicious is pinkatastic, especially when she's accompanied by her pet unicorn, Goldilicious. Goldie is a roller-skating, kite-flying, high-jumping unicorn who will protect Pinkalicious from the evil wizardry of her little brother, Peter. Together, Pinkalicious and Goldilicious can conquer anything!This enchanting follow-up to the New York Times bestselling Pinkalicious and Purplicious brings to life a new and magical character that is every bit as captivating as her pinkeriffic owner. With heaps of creativity and a touch of sparkle, Goldilicious glows—from horn to toe.Victoria Kann is the award-winning illustrator and author of the picture book series featuring the whimsical and effervescent character Pinkalicious. Victoria coauthored and illustrated the first two books, Pinkalicious and Purplicious, and cowrote the play Pinkalicious: The Musical.  She wrote and illustrated the New York Times number-one bestsellers Goldilicious, Silverlicious, Emeraldalicious, and Aqualicious as well as Peterrific, starring Pinkalicious’s little brother! Victoria is the co-executive producer of Pinkalicious & Peterrific on PBS Kids.; Title: Goldilicious (Pinkalicious) | [
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2,354 | 3 | Lemony Snicket is often despondent, mostly about his published research, which includes A Series of Unfortunate Events and The Composer Is Dead.; Title: Horseradish | [
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2,355 | 2 | It's purple Pinkalicious!Pinkalicious loves the color pink, but all the girls at school like black. They tease her, saying that pink stinks and pink is for babies. But Pinkalicious doesn't think so…that is, until her friends stop playing with her. Now Pinkalicious has a case of the blues. But could she ever turn her back on her favorite color?In the follow-up to the bestselling Pinkalicious, a young girl remains true to herself and discovers that pink isn't only a pretty color, but also a powerful one.Victoria Kann is the award-winning illustrator and author of the picture book series featuring the whimsical and effervescent character Pinkalicious. Victoria coauthored and illustrated the first two books, Pinkalicious and Purplicious, and cowrote the play Pinkalicious: The Musical.  She wrote and illustrated the New York Times number-one bestsellers Goldilicious, Silverlicious, Emeraldalicious, and Aqualicious as well as Peterrific, starring Pinkalicious’s little brother! Victoria is the co-executive producer of Pinkalicious & Peterrific on PBS Kids.; Title: Purplicious (Pinkalicious) | [
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2,356 | 0 | Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and have been transformed into three major motion pictures.Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) fue uno de los intelectuales más importantes del siglo veinte y podría decirse que fue el escritor cristiano más influyente de su tiempo. Fue profesor particular de literatura inglesa y miembro de la junta de gobierno en la Universidad Oxford hasta 1954, cuando fue nombrado profesor de literatura medieval y renacentista en la Universidad Cambridge, cargo que desempeñó hasta que se jubiló. Sus contribuciones a la crítica literaria, literatura infantil, literatura fantástica y teología popular le trajeron fama y aclamación a nivel internacional. C. S. Lewis escribió más de treinta libros, lo cual le permitió alcanzar una enorme audiencia, y sus obras aún atraen a miles de nuevos lectores cada año. Sus más distinguidas y populares obras incluyen Las Crónicas de Narnia, Los Cuatro Amores, Cartas del Diablo a Su Sobrino y Mero Cristianismo.; Title: Narnia Chronology: From the Archives of the Last King (Chronicles of Narnia) | [
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2,357 | 2 | Grade 5–8—As daughters of a 13th-century Japanese feudal lord, Kimi and Hana have been trained in the arts of self-defense. Though Kimi dreams of becoming a great samurai warrior, she knows it is a future she could never realistically achieve. One fateful day, her life is turned upside down. Called to their home for a visit, Kimi's uncle betrays her father, murdering him in order to seize power. The sisters escape, determined to find their mother and younger brother, and to eventually exact revenge on their callous uncle, they disguise themselves as peasant boys and travel to a samurai school run by their father's old friend, Master Goku. They gain entry as servants, but are allowed to continue their training. Filled with battles and bloodshed, this exciting story is placed against a strongly depicted historical setting evoked through everyday details and descriptions of cultural practices. Kimi and Hana are vividly drawn characters, and their emotions ring true, from their terror and shock in the aftermath of the murders to their dedication to restoring their family honor. Youngsters will stand in awe of these two talented, steadfast, and remarkably brave young women, and the cliff-hanger ending will have readers impatiently awaiting the next installment.—Caryl Soriano, New York Public Library Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.This rousing new series (Sisters of the Sword) starts off with a bang, or more accurately, the silent thrust of a sword. Set in 1216 in Japan,the novel featuresnarrator Kimi andher sister, Hana, daughters of a feudal overlord. Both girls dream of being samurai, an impossibility for females. Then their once-beloveduncle shows his true self, murdering their father and brothers, and forcing the remaining family to flee. Kimi and Hana,disguised as boys, eventually find themselves in the samurai school of master Goku, where their uncles pugnacious son is also astudent. Theres plenty of action, some quite bloody, but the strong underpinning of the storythe horrific loss endured and witnessed by the girls and their constant fearis somewhatalleviatedby Gokus recognition of the girlstrue identity. A dangerous finale smoothly leads into another book.In the epilogue, Kimi explains how she hoped thather courage would restore the honor of her family: How could I have known what tragedies awaited us? Grades 6-9. --Ilene Cooper; Title: Sisters of the Sword | [
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2,358 | 2 | The second book of the Sisters of the Sword series, set in ancient Japan, begins where the first one left off: with Kimi and Hana hiding from their murderous uncle Hidehira in a school for budding samurai. But then their beloved teacher dies, and Hidehira's appearance at the school for the funeral forces them to flee once more. Although the elements of the overall plotline can be predictable, the particulars of this series rarely are. For instance, early on, the girls are fearful their uncle will open and read a message for their mother. In many books, he'd be foiled or interrupted, but not here. He realizes the girls' identity, and instead of a rather dreary wait for the reveal, the action begins immediately as the girls flee. In fact, the whole book is full of actionlots of running, climbing, crashing, and fightingsometimes at the expense of actual plot. Still, the girls are worthy heroines, and if the book's ending is abrupt, it will only make readers want more. Grades 5-8. --Ilene CooperPraise for Sisters of the Sword: “Vivid characters, intruiging conflicts…a suspenseful, satisfying read.” (Kirkus Reviews)“This rousing new series starts off with a bang, or more accurately, the silent thrust of a sword…the dangerous finale smoothly leads into the next book.” (ALA Booklist); Title: Sisters of the Sword 2: Chasing the Secret | [
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2,359 | 2 | Ramona and Her FatherRamona's father has lost his job, and there's a grumpy mood in the Quimby household. Ramona just wants everyone to get along, but it's hard when her mother is worried all the time, her father is grouchy, and Beezus is just ... Beezus.Ramona and Her MotherRamona always tries to do the right thing ... so why does everything turn out so wrong? At seven and a half years old (for now), she's worried about spelling and about Willa Jean getting all the attention. Most of all, she's worried that her mother may not love her anymore.Ramona ForeverIt is a time of change for Ramona and her family. Aunt Beatrice is getting married, Ramona's father is looking for a new teaching job, and Ramona's mother suddenly seems a little thicker around the middle. Amid all the chaos, Ramona must say good-bye to one family member and hello to a new one.Ramona's WorldRamona can't wait for school to start -- she's sure fourth grade will be the best year of her life. With a new baby sister, a new best friend, Daisy, and some glorious new calluses on her hands from the rings in the park, Ramona is on top of the world!Beverly Cleary is one of America's most beloved authors. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up.Instead she became a librarian. When a young boy asked her, "Where are the books about kids like us?" she remembered her teacher's encouragement and was inspired to write the books she'd longed to read but couldn't find when she was younger. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born!Mrs. Cleary's books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented to her in recognition of her lasting contribution to children's literature. Dear Mr. Henshaw won the Newbery Medal, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have been named Newbery Honor Books. Her characters, including Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph, the motorcycle-riding mouse, have delighted children for generations.; Title: The Ramona Collection, Vol. 2: Ramona Quimby, Age 8 / Ramona and Her Mother / Ramona Forever / Ramona's World | [
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2,360 | 2 | Beverly Cleary is one of America's most beloved authors. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up.Instead she became a librarian. When a young boy asked her, "Where are the books about kids like us?" she remembered her teacher's encouragement and was inspired to write the books she'd longed to read but couldn't find when she was younger. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born!Mrs. Cleary's books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented to her in recognition of her lasting contribution to children's literature. Dear Mr. Henshaw won the Newbery Medal, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have been named Newbery Honor Books. Her characters, including Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph, the motorcycle-riding mouse, have delighted children for generations.; Title: The Ramona Collection, Vol. 1: Beezus and Ramona / Ramona the Pest / Ramona the Brave / Ramona and Her Father [4 Book Box set] | [
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2,361 | 0 | “Safe, comfortable, respectful of its progenitors and wholesome.” (Kirkus Reviews)Heather Williams is the pen name for Tui Sutherland, author of several children’s books, including Nellie Oleson Meets Laura Ingalls, Who Was Harry Houdini? and the Pet Trouble series. She is also one of four authors working on the bestselling Warriors and Seekers books under the name Erin Hunter. In 2009, she was a two-night champion on Jeopardy!, which is not something she could have done in Almanzo’s day! She currently lives in Boston with her family.; Title: Farmer Boy Goes West (Little House Sequel) | [
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2,362 | 0 | “[Readers will] enjoy looking at the seaside doings in the friendly art while they sharpen their reading skills.” (ALA Booklist)Diane deGroat is the illustrator of more than 120 children's books and the author-illustrator of bestselling books about Gilbert, including Ants in Your Pants, Worms in Your Plants! (Gilbert Goes Green); April Fool! Watch Out at School!; Mother, You're the Best! (But Sister, You're a Pest!); Last One in Is a Rotten Egg!; and the New York Times bestseller Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink. Diane lives in Amherst, Massachusetts.; Title: Gilbert, the Surfer Dude (I Can Read Level 2) | [
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2,363 | 2 | PreS-Gr 2-Gilbert's pesky loose tooth comes out on the playground during a kickball game. He thinks it is safely tucked into his pocket and looks forward to his visit from the tooth fairy. Unfortunately, there's a hole in his pocket. Lewis, another opossum in his class, finds the tooth and puts it in his own pocket. While getting ready for bed, Gilbert makes the heartbreaking discovery and Mom suggests writing a note to the tooth fairy explaining the events of the day. Meanwhile, Lewis proudly puts the tooth under his pillow, thinking he will trick the tooth fairy. This easy reader has three short chapters with charming half- and full-page illustrations. The digitally created art has watercolor enhancements. In the second book, Pinkalicious reveals her love of soccer and the wonderful pink soccer ball she received from her dad. Her team name is the Pinksters and, at the latest game, the team is losing, even with the pink ball. Their opponents are the Ravens (dressed in black, of course). Nothing is going right for the team until Goldilicious (the unicorn) sweeps Pinkalicious away from the field and takes her on a quick world tour to observe girls playing soccer in Egypt, Spain, China, and Italy. She gleans enough information to help the Pinksters win the game. The illustrations are bright and appealing. The descriptive language is rhythmical and full of wordplay. Kann's computer-generated collage pictures are bold and appealing and will draw readers into the story. Beginning readers with a passion for pink will want to add this one to their pinktastic list.-Janene Corbin, Rosebank Elementary School, Nashville, TN (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Praise for Gilbert, the Surfer Dude: “[Readers will] enjoy looking at the seaside doings in the friendly art while they sharpen their reading skills.” (ALA Booklist)Praise for Last One in is a Rotten Egg: “deGroat’s artwork and story have a benign, empathetic cast to them, so the moral eases into the proceedings without becoming heavy handed.” (Kirkus Reviews)Praise for Last One in is a Rotten Egg: “Children will relate to the story, which imparts a gentle lesson on how to be a friend.” (School Library Journal); Title: Gilbert and the Lost Tooth (I Can Read Level 2) | [
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2,364 | 2 | PreS-K–Singsong, rhyming text tells of the pre-bedtime adventures of three pink-cheeked children and their dog. Watery illustrations in blues, greens, and oranges create a dreamy mood as the bedroom scene evolves and expands into full-bleed spreads of high-sea adventure. The children in their small bed-turned-boat encounter enemy pirates, and a swordfight ensues. But the outnumbered pajama pirates manage to trick everyone by turning their mast into a pretend ghost. Some of the rhymes feel a bit forced and, as pirate stories go, this one's tone is incongruously sweet and gentle.Julie Roach, Cambridge Public Library, MA© Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.As the moon slips in and bedtime approaches, three pajama-clad youngsters pretend their way to fierce sword battles against enemy pirates as they hunt treasure. They fearlessly hoist their torn sail up a splintered mast to make a ghost, frightening the other pirates into retreating. They are not so successful when they plead with parents for just five more minutes, please? Tucked in bed, they drift off to pirate dreams. Although some verses are rhythmically clunky, debut writer Kramer includes some fun pirate phrasesYe be shark bait, swim or sink! and G-night mateysthat will appeal to the toddler set. The illustrations are the real attraction of this title, shifting easily from the real to the imaginary. The children hold toy ships and treasure maps as beds morph to boats and blue bedroom walls and floors become the night sea and sky. An anthropomorphic moon and clouds create a friendly rather than frightening air in this bedtime story. Preschool-Kindergarten. --Patricia Austin; Title: Pajama Pirates | [
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2,365 | 2 | Catherine Hapka is the author of many books for children of all ages. She is too tall to ride ponies, though her mare, Gerri, still looks like one. Catherine takes riding lessons twice a week and lives on a farm with Gerri, three goats, a small flock of chickens, and too many cats.; Title: Pony Scouts: Back in the Saddle (I Can Read Level 2) | [
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2,366 | 0 | Mary Pope Osborne is the author of the bestselling Magic Tree House series. She has also written many acclaimed retellings of myths, folktales, and works of historical fiction.The acclaimed writer of the Magic Tree House series applies her talents to the tales of THE ODYSSEY in this collection of six books. James Simmons uses his incredible verbal range and attention to detail to turn this epic story into a phenomenal production. With his subtle vocal alterations, Simmonss performance makes the Cyclops a truly ugly being, Odysseus heroic, and the goddess Athena mystical. In an engaging delivery he suspends listeners disbelief without going over the top. Thanks to his efforts, and to Osbornes flawless writing, young and old can enjoy this updated version of the Greek classic, with all of the requisite gore, hardship, longing, clever tricks, and help from the gods. H.L.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine; Title: Tales From the Odyssey CD Collection | [
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2,367 | 1 | Grade 4-6–When Graystripe and Millie find the Thunderclan&'s old territory, they discover that everything has been destroyed. The two cats then set out on a journey to find the scattered clans. The black-and-white cartoon artwork captures the cats&' expressive faces, action-packed battle scenes, and familiar surroundings as these animals travel through the realm of the &Twolegs.& This is a great choice for reluctant readers, manga fans, or &Warriors& enthusiasts.–Mari Pongkhamsing, St. Perpetua School, Lafayette, CA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Graystripe and Millie have finally found ThunderClan's old territory, but Twoleg monsters have devastated the forest and Graystripe fears that all of his Clanmates have been killed or captured by Twolegs. Millie insists that they keep looking, and an old friend helps point the two cats on the path that the Clans followed many moons ago.But danger still lurks around every turn, and Graystripe worries that he and Millie are lost on an impossible journey.; Title: Warriors: Warrior's Return | [
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2,368 | 11 | Starred Review. Grade 4–9—Poetic language paired with powerful images makes this biography/history of the Civil Rights Movement a moving, provocative read-aloud. Young Coretta and her siblings solemnly "walked all/of five miles to/the nearest colored school/in the darkness/with the dew dampening/their feet." A close-up of the stoic children as the "white school bus/left a/funnel of dust/on their faces" reveals the hurt they already knew. The peaceful, prayerful profiles of Coretta and Martin juxtaposed against a stained-glass church window provide a soothing contrast—"they prayed together/found joy/and were married." Later came the sit-ins and the marches; "hundreds then thousands/white and black/marched/in Alabama/Carolina/Georgia/and Chicago." Until "a quarter of a million at the March on Washington/peacefully singing 'we shall overcome'/and listening to the words/that would inspire a nation." A bird's-eye view of the crowd looks like a garden of flowers surrounding the Reflecting Pool. Yet, despite the song and solidarity, "things nature never intended/a child to see/haunted them…." The book ends with several spreads of marchers and singers accompanied by an excerpt from the traditional gospel song "Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Round." Nelson's stirring oil paintings on plywood are all full-spread with large, easy-to-share images. An author's note provides a summary of the subject's life and of the Civil Rights Movement, though there are no credits or references to the songs. Every library will want copies of this lyrical tribute to an elegant woman and the era she represents.—Barbara Auerbach, New York City Public Schools Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* Unflinching verse and elegant imagery combinein a powerful, evocative, picture-bookportrait of Coretta Scott King. As stated on the cover, Shange uses poetry to recount Coretta Scotts life, from her childhood to her marriage with Martin Luther King, Jr. On the final page, the author offers a linear, prose biography, adding context to her more abstract references in the poetry. Omitting punctuation and capitalization, Shange assembles her simple words into a whole that reflects both the facts of Scotts story and her humanity. Nelsons accompanying paintings are luminous and reverent, and as much as they recall his distinct style in bookssuch as Carole Boston WeatherfordsMoses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom (2006), there is something of Norman Rockwell here, too, in the straightforward compositions and profound dignity of the American spirit on display. Concise back matter notwithstanding, this is not a biography of fact and reporting. Instead, poet and painter have joined forces to offer an indelible, emotional expression of the strength, beauty, and joy of one womans character. Grades K-3. --Thom Barthelmess; Title: Coretta Scott | [
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2,369 | 2 | PreS—This sanitized description of being a big sister is well-meaning, but lacks tension and story. A girl goes through a laundry list of things that she can and will do with her new baby sister, and ends with, "We can even share cuddling with Mom./I love being your big sister!" Everything is positive, and lines like "…you smell so sweet—/especially your feet./I almost want to eat them, /but that would be silly!" have a distinctly adult sensibility to them. The illustrations are pleasant enough, with two cartoonish pixies with small blue eyes, oversize heads, and thin frames traipsing through the primarily pink-hued pages. Those who want a more balanced story may find Robie Harris's Hi New Baby! (Candlewick, 2000), Sally Lloyd Jones's How to Be a Baby—By Me, the Big Sister (Random, 2007), Jean Van Leeuwen's Benny and Beautiful Baby Delilah (Dial, 2006), and Kevin Henkes's Julius, the Baby of the World (HarperCollins, 1990) to be more effective.—Amy Lilien-Harper, The Ferguson Library, Stamford, CT Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Brooke Shields began modeling and acting during childhood and went on to star in film, on television, and on Broadway. She graduated with honors from Princeton University and is the author of a memoir, the New York Times bestselling Down Came the Rain, and a picture book, Welcome to Your World, Baby, also illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld. Brooke lives with her husband, writer/producer Chris Henchy, and their daughters, Rowan and Grier, in Los Angeles.; Title: Welcome to Your World, Baby | [
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2,370 | 11 | In her bestselling and beloved Little House series, Laura Ingalls Wilder described in loving detail the many places where she lived while growing up on the American frontier. Now everyone can come home to Little House in The Little House Guidebook, which features beautiful photographs of these houses and sites. Detailed information on how they were founded and directions for how to get to them are included, as well as where to stay and what to do when you get there.William Anderson is a historian, educator, and author of twenty-five books of biography, travel, and history. His groundbreaking research on Laura Ingalls Wilder and her books led to many HarperCollins titles, including Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Biography, Laura Ingalls Wilder Country, and A Little House Sampler. He has also written for Travel & Leisure, the Saturday Evening Post, the Christian Science Monitor, and many other national magazines. Anderson is a frequent speaker at conferences, schools, and libraries. He makes his home in Michigan.; Title: The Little House Guidebook (Little House Nonfiction) | [
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2,371 | 2 | Catherine Hapka is the author of many books for children of all ages. She is too tall to ride ponies, though her mare, Gerri, still looks like one. Catherine takes riding lessons twice a week and lives on a farm with Gerri, three goats, a small flock of chickens, and too many cats.; Title: Pony Scouts: At the Show (I Can Read Level 2) | [
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2,372 | 2 | Catherine Hapka is the author of many books for children of all ages. She is too tall to ride ponies, though her mare, Gerri, still looks like one. Catherine takes riding lessons twice a week and lives on a farm with Gerri, three goats, a small flock of chickens, and too many cats.; Title: Pony Scouts: Pony Crazy (I Can Read Level 2) | [
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2,373 | 1 | Grade 5 Up–Erin Hunter's Warriors series (HarperCollins) gets a manga-style treatment in this addition to the series. What makes it different from other prose-to-comics adaptations is that it isn't a straight translation but rather an entirely new story line that expands on the prose novels rather than merely supplementing them. Tough and wise Graystripe has befriended the now-liberated Millie and the two are searching for Graystripe's old allies, the ThunderClan. After braving a highway and escaping some monstrous farm machinery, the felines take refuge in a barn, only to find other cats already living there. The current residents are wary of them, as the situation is tense. The owners have no love for cats and their dogs make the barn dwellers virtual prisoners. Predictably, Graystripe and Millie win over both the humans and cats, but the resolution is actually the book's high point: through Millie's bravery, readers discover that the dogs aren't cruel–they just like to chase cats. The artwork is merely competent and the story (which was not written by Hunter) is slight, but fans of the novels and cat stories in general will be drawn to it. While the majority of the lettering is done in the standard comics all-caps style, whenever humans are speaking the font becomes scratchy and aggressive. While this appears to be a deliberate choice to accentuate the humans' villain role, it is retained even after they befriend the cats, and is especially odd when a toddler is speaking.–Douglas P. Davey, Halton Hills Public Library, Ontario, Canada Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved."A suspenseful adventure that urges readers onward."; Title: Warriors: Warrior's Refuge | [
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2,374 | 0 | *Starred Review* Between 1915 and 1930, more than a million African Americans left their homes in the South and moved to the North, says Greenfield in an introduction to this stirring collection of poems that honors those who took part in the Great Migration, including the poet herself. Each spread looks at a different stage in the journey, beginning with the uprooting: Saying goodbye to the land / puts a pain on my heart, says a farmer. The beat in Greenfields free-verse poetry amplifies the feeling of momentum, from the way news travelsThey thought about it, talked about it, / spread the wordto the rhythm of the train that is felt even in the northbound passengers questions, Will I make a good life / for my family, / for myself? / The wheels are singing, / Yes, you will, / you will, you will! / I hope theyre right. / I think theyre right. / I know theyre right. Greatly enhancing the impact of the words, Gilchrists moving mixed-media collages layer drawings, maps, and color-washed archival images that have the slightly distorted look of photocopies, giving some of the figures an almost ghostly, translucent appearance. Together, the immediate words, striking images, and Greenfields personal story create a powerful, haunting view of a pivotal moment in U.S. history even as they show the universal challenges of leaving home behind and starting a new life. A bibliography concludes. Grades 2-4. --Gillian EngbergPraise for Brothers & Sisters: “Timeless…clear and universal. Everyone can relate to the poems’ affection, frustration, laughter, jealousy, and family pride, as well as the love that always shines through.” (ALA Booklist)Praise for Brothers & Sisters: “These are the sweetest poems for kids and families of all kinds.” (Charlotte Observer)Praise for Brothers & Sisters: “Together their picture book celebrates how brothers get along with brothers, sisters with sisters, and various other combinations.” (Horn Book Magazine)Praise for Brothers & Sisters: “A feel-good collection, equally suited to reading alone or aloud.” (Kirkus Reviews)Praise for Brothers & Sisters: “Greenfield’s poetic observations and commentaries succinctly capture siblings at various ages and stages. The illustrator is equally as skillful. This book needs to be shared in classrooms, in storytimes, and especially within families.” (School Library Journal)Praise for The Friendly Four: “Fun for reading aloud.” (ALA Booklist)Praise for The Friendly Four: “Idealistic and nostalgic...perfect for classroom readers’ theater or as a way for a young child to share reading with an older sibling or parent.” (The Horn Book)Praise for The Friendly Four: “A lively tribute to children’s imagination as well as an inviting introduction to free verse.” (Kirkus Reviews)Praise for The Friendly Four: “Has an open accessibility, with its big print and visually inviting pages, and an upbeat warmth.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)Praise for In the Land of Words: “[a] joy-filled, right-on tribute to wordsmithing in all its forms.” (Kirkus Reviews); Title: The Great Migration: Journey to the North | [
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2,375 | 1 | When Ralph and his pesky cousins accidentally make a mess at the Mountain View Inn, Ralph decides that he'd better take his motorcycle and leave. He persuades his young pal Ryan to take him to school, where Ralph is an instant hit with Ryan's classmates. But Ralph doesn't like being told what to do. Worse than that, his precious motorcycle gets broken. Is Ralph stuck at school forever?; Title: Ralph S. Mouse CD (Ralph Mouse) | [
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2,376 | 1 | Beverly Cleary is one of America's most beloved authors. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up.Instead she became a librarian. When a young boy asked her, "Where are the books about kids like us?" she remembered her teacher's encouragement and was inspired to write the books she'd longed to read but couldn't find when she was younger. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born!Mrs. Cleary's books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented to her in recognition of her lasting contribution to children's literature. Dear Mr. Henshaw won the Newbery Medal, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have been named Newbery Honor Books. Her characters, including Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph, the motorcycle-riding mouse, have delighted children for generations.Jaunty opening music sets the tone for the adventures of Ralph the mouse as he discovers the magical toy motorcycle belonging to a young guest at the hotel where Ralph lives. When Ralph takes a terrible fall--into the wastebasket--the boy, Keith, must rescue him. While it's easy for a boy to help a mouse, later Ralph must brave the dangers of "the outside" and the dreaded "ground floor" in order to help his new friend. B.D. Wong narrates at a pace that allows listeners to appreciate how truly funny Cleary's story is. The old inn is peopled with a several guests and a housekeeping staff, each of whom expresses a particular attitude toward mice in a unique voice. Especially distinctive are the voices of Ralph's extended family, who certainly must have had ancestors in the Catskills of New York. R.H.H. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine; Title: The Mouse and the Motorcycle CD (Ralph Mouse) | [
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2,377 | 2 | K-Gr 2Charles, Elvis, and Babs peer out the window one morning and see every child's biggest dreamsnow! The three animals, a chinchilla, a worm, and a bird, head outside to make the greatest snowman in the world. Their first one, while large, is a little underwhelming, so they try again. Their next attempt is creative and successful, but then the sun comes out. Even the rapidly melting snowman doesn't dampen their enthusiasm as they make an even-greater snowman out of ice cream. He's definitely the greatest. The three animals have manic personalitiestheir excitement is palpable in the use of exclamation points and words in a large, colorful font. This story and the illustrations have a lot of energy, but it's all a little frenetic. The animals convey expression and personality through their enormous eyes and mouths, and as they are mostly yelling with excitement, there isn't much that readers can connect with. The perspective shifts from page to page, giving the book even more frantic energy. This book's impact will melt as quickly as the snowman.Susan E. Murray, Glendale Public Library, AZ(c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.“Peter Hannan draws a trio of zany but creative friends. Kids will chuckle at the surprise ending. Who says all snowmen end up as puddles?” (USA Today); Title: The Greatest Snowman in the World! | [
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2,378 | 2 | Grade 7 Up—Seventeen-year-old Maya's carefully constructed world consists of Advanced Placement classes, waitressing at her family's Thai restaurant, and tutoring at school. There's definitely no room for Camden King, the megahottie who's megatrouble. After her parents leave her in charge for five days, Maya's plans for the future are jeopardized when uncharacteristic carelessness leads to a hefty fine for the restaurant. Desperate to keep her predicament a secret, she trades her scruples for cash by agreeing to do Camden's homework for money. Thus, an unlikely alliance is forged. Things spiral out of control with Maya not only risking her admission to Stanford by turning the arrangement into a thriving business, but also falling victim to Camden's charms. It's a familiar slippery slope plot-teen lands in trouble, teen digs in deeper trying to get out of trouble, teen confesses and makes amends. But Cheva's writing, full of sarcastic wit and snappy comebacks, raises the bar, and the flirty banter between Maya and Camden makes this romantic comedy more than bearable. Maya is the perfect spokesperson for an underrepresented crowd-wisecracking overachievers who make being smart cool.—Erin Schirota, Bronxville Public Library, NY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved."Cherry Cheva is hilarious. And Shes So Money is a kick-booty read!" -- Lauren Myracle, New York Timesbestselling author of ttyl, ttfn, and l8r g8r"Laugh-out-loud funny." -- Kirkus Reviews; Title: She's So Money | [
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2,379 | 1 | Palatini, imagining what might have happened to Goldilocks following her bear adventure, suggests that she tripped into a rabbit hole, injuring her foot. The three Hares (Papa, Mama, and Baby, aka Bunny) try to be hospitable, but the obstreperous Goldie ensconces herself on their sofa, demanding pillows, blankets, food, and entertainment. (Bunny is instructed to stand, ears just so, for better television reception.) The Hares try to dislodge her (serving veggie snacks and summoning a skunk) to no avail until Bunny speed-dials the Bears. Davis hilarious, cartoon-style art portrays Goldie at her obnoxious bestscreaming, drooling, and sneezing on everyoneand the ending (a surprise visit from another blond, seeking a white rabbit) prompts Papa to action. A few jokes seem geared more to adults than kids (Da Bears and Toss me some arugula!), but any child who is familiar with the original will appreciate this send-up. Perfect for story hours or lap-sits, this can be shared with fans of Mary Jane Auchs poultry series (Peeping Beauty, 1993). Preschool-Grade 2. --Kay WeismanMargie Palatini is the author of many outrageously funny books for children, including Piggie Pie!, illustrated by Howard Fine; Moosetache, Mooseltoe, and the Bad Boys series, all illustrated by Henry Cole; The Cheese, illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher; No Biting, Louise, illustrated by Matthew Reinhart; and Gorgonzola, illustrated by Tim Bowers. She lives with her family in New Jersey.; Title: Goldie and the Three Hares | [
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2,380 | 2 | Lois Szymanski has written two other books for young people, including A New Kind Of Magic and Patches, which is also set on Chincoteague Island. She lives on a small farm in Westminster, Maryland, with her husband and two daughters.; Title: Charming Ponies: A Pony Named Patches | [
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2,381 | 2 | Catherine Hapka is the author of many books for children of all ages. She is too tall to ride ponies, though her mare, Gerri, still looks like one. Catherine takes riding lessons twice a week and lives on a farm with Gerri, three goats, a small flock of chickens, and too many cats.; Title: Pony Scouts: Really Riding! (I Can Read Level 2) | [
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2,382 | 2 | Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors—one for Olive’s Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller—and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Egg, Old Bear, A Good Day, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. www.kevinhenkes.com; Title: Protecting Marie | [
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2,383 | 2 | PreS—With lines like "I is for me who is going to bed," and "X is for all of the things you can play," it is hard to find much good to say about this lackluster offering. Katz's characteristic round-headed multicultural babies wander through the pages, along with sheep, bunnies, and a variety of typical bedtime accoutrements. The brightly colored mixed-media illustrations are likely to appeal to young children, and the combination of Brown's name and the word "sleepy" on the cover will probably sell the title. Nonetheless, this uninspired mix of bedtime and alphabet book fails to do justice to either genre. Buy extra copies of Goodnight Moon and some of Karen Katz's board books and pass on this one.—Amy Lilien-Harper, The Ferguson Library, Stamford, CT Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Fans of Brown and Katzs A Childs Good Morning Book (2009) may want to close their days with this companion alphabet lullaby: A is for Aaaah when a small kitten sighs / B is for Baaaaaa when the lambs close their eyes. Katzs interpretation of Browns text (last illustrated by Esphyr Slobodkina in 1994) is joyful and energetic and features her trademark, round-faced, multicultural children, rendered in collage-like art, bouncing around a sunshine-bright room before they finally catch their Zs in a very realistic bedtime pattern. Likely to be just what little not-yet-sleeping beauties will want. Preschool. --Andrew Medlar; Title: Sleepy ABC | [
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2,384 | 2 | Rob Scotton is the author and illustrator of the bestselling Russell the Sheep and Russell and the Lost Treasure. His work can also be found on greeting cards, ceramics, textiles, prints, stationery, and glassware. An honors graduate of Leicester Polytechnic, Rob now lives in Rutland, England, with his wife, Liz, who isA also an artist.; Title: Go to Sleep, Russell the Sheep | [
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2,385 | 1 | Fed up with his family, Ralph decides to hop on his motorcycle and head down the road to Happy Acres Camp. Unfortunately, life at camp is not all peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! A strict watchdog, a mouse-hungry cat, and a troubled boy named Garf keep Ralph on his toes and away from his precious motorcycle. Perhaps home is not such a bad place to be, if only Ralph can find a way to get there again!Beverly Cleary is one of America's most beloved authors. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up.Instead she became a librarian. When a young boy asked her, "Where are the books about kids like us?" she remembered her teacher's encouragement and was inspired to write the books she'd longed to read but couldn't find when she was younger. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born!Mrs. Cleary's books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented to her in recognition of her lasting contribution to children's literature. Dear Mr. Henshaw won the Newbery Medal, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have been named Newbery Honor Books. Her characters, including Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph, the motorcycle-riding mouse, have delighted children for generations.; Title: Runaway Ralph CD (Ralph Mouse) | [
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2,386 | 11 | Eubie is the happiest elf at the North Pole. More than anything else, he longs to be a part of Santa’s sleigh team. Instead, he’s stuck checking the naughty-or-nice lists. Until one Christmas Eve he sees something strange: In the whole town of Bluesville, not a single person has been nice. So with a pinch of elfish magic and a magical whoosh, Eubie’s off to Bluesville. But can he turn a whole town of naughty children nice in just one day?Based on the beloved holiday song “The Happy Elf” by Grammy Award winner Harry Connick, Jr., and with vibrant illustrations from Dan Andreasen, The Happy Elf is a new holiday classic for the entire family.Harry Cnnick, Jr., is a multitalented musician, singer, composer, and actor who has sold more than twenty-five million albums worldwide. As an actor, Mr. Connick has appeared in several films, including Hope Floats, P.S. I Love You, and Dolphin Tale; on the TV show Will & Grace; and on the Broadway stage in shows such as The Pajama Game. In addition to winning three Grammy Awards and an Emmy Award, he has also been nominated for Tony Awards as an actor and composer. The Happy Elf is his first picture book.; Title: The Happy Elf Book and CD | [
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2,387 | 2 | Sarah L. Thomson is the author of Stars and Stripes: The Story of the American Flag, a Nebraska Golden Sower Award finalist; all the Wildlife Conservation Society I Can Read Books, including Amazing Tigers!, winner of an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award; and What Lincoln Said, written with "admirable simplicity" (ALA Booklist). Sarah lives in Portland, Maine.; Title: Dragon's Egg | [
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2,388 | 2 | Grade 1-3–Every Christmas Eve, Owen builds a snowman that melts on Christmas Day. This year, after he goes to bed, he and his snowman are transported by a space vessel to a factory where talking animals remake the snowman in a perfect frozen environment. When Owen is asked to put a snowball heart in its chest, this snowman melts too. The animals then discover that &When a boy makes a snowman, he gives it a heart, it gets so warm inside, the snowman can't last. The animals and Owen realize that the only place a snowman would last forever is in a boy's heart. Yelchin's imaginative, dreamlike, and somewhat surreal paintings cannot save this lengthy, ambiguous tale with a contrived message. There is no clear transition in the illustrations or text from reality to the fantasy and back, causing confusion. The intended audience is also unclear, because the basic idea of the story seems to be for very young children, but too much of it is implied rather than explained, and will only be understandable to older children or adults.–Maureen Wade, Los Angeles Public Library ENDEugene Yelchin grew up in Saint Petersburg, Russia, where he trained as an artist and designed sets and costumes for the theater and ballet. His artwork has appeared in newspapers, magazines, and advertisements. He even drew the first polar bears used in the Coca-Cola commercials. He has also written and illustrated many children’s books. His first novel, Breaking Stalin’s Nose, received a Newbery Honor and was named one of the best books of 2011 by The Horn Book, and his novel The Haunting of Falcon House was a Golden Kite Award winner.; Title: Heart of a Snowman | [
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2,389 | 2 | Katz's (Princess Baby) nursery patchwork quilt approach is a far cry from the Jean Charlot illustrations originally paired with Brown's (Goodnight Moon) text back in 1952 (the book was created as a companion to the Caldecott Honor title A Child's Good Night Book). A squirrel pops out of his hole in the tree. Who woke me up? The sun! The sun is up! announces a typical spread. Katz turns on the twee faucet: she shows a cutest-ever baby playing peek-a-boo with a blanket while birdies, bunnies and a dozing horsey (with a silver-white mane) array themselves about the smiling squirrel's tree. Katz's legions of fans will certainly rejoice to see her signature kewpie doll–like characters cavorting to the words of the grande dame. But those who love Brown for her honesty and directness may just shake their heads. Ages 4–8. (Jan.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreSchool-K—Four children wake up with the sun shining brightly into their window. But before they leave their beds, the birds, horses, squirrels, and other creatures have already started their day. In this newly illustrated edition, originally published in 1952 (HarperCollins), Katz has reinterpreted the text in her warm and rounded style. Babies, animals, and even the bumblebees have circular faces with small features matching the simplicity of the narrative. Brightly colored patterns and use of collage add interest to each page. This book has been popular over the years. Refresh collections as needed.—Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: A Child's Good Morning Book | [
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2,390 | 2 | Biscuit is a playful puppy. At bathtime, that means splashing and running and everyone getting wet!A classic I Can Read title, now available in Book and CD!Alyssa Satin Capucilli is the author of the first story about Tulip and Rex, Tulip Loves Rex, as well as the bestselling Biscuit books and many other beloved children's books. She lives in a book-filled home in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.; Title: Bathtime for Biscuit Book and CD (My First I Can Read) | [
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2,391 | 11 | PreSchool-Grade 3—Mora encourages teachers, parents, and librarians to celebrate Children's Day/Book Day and includes ideas for observing the festivities. Written in English and Spanish, the text shows children reading in a variety of places, going to the library, listening to stories, and enjoying books. López's acrylic illustrations fill the pages with color. His upbeat iconic style shows how much fun this celebration can be and portrays round-faced kids reading to a variety of pets and riding an elephant or sailing with a whale. Students will be encouraged to join in the book-based activities. This lively selection will motivate and excite children about the adventures they can go on through reading.—Sandra Welzenbach, Villarreal Elementary School, San Antonio, TX Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.How very appropriate that the first trade book about Childrens Day/Book Day should be enthusiastically penned by the founder of this holiday, celebrated annually since 1996 on April 30, the same date as Mexicos Day of the Child. This call to arms for connecting kids and books exhorts everyone to read and have fun in whatever language and locale they choose: Hooray! Today is our day. El da de los nios! Lets have fun today reading our favorite books. Toon! Toon! The straightforward, bilingual text in Spanish and English is beautifully illustrated in bright, bold, acrylic paintings that integrate books and letters into timeless scenes of multicultural children cavorting, exploring, and, of course, reading. Turn to the back of the book for more on Moras inspirations and suggestions for celebratingchildrens literacyin your own community, and include this book in displays and read-alouds along with Judy Sierra and Marc Browns Wild about Books(2004) and Born to Read (2008) to make every day un da de los libros. Preschool-Grade 2. --Andrew Medlar; Title: Book Fiesta!: Celebrate Children's Day/Book Day; Celebremos El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros (Bilingual Spanish-English) | [
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2,392 | 2 | Harry, the mischievous little white dog with black spots, tries everything he can think of to get the lady next door to stop singing. Now this best-selling book is packaged with a cassette featuring a delightful reading by Becca Lish.Gene Zion and two-time Caldecott Honor winner Margaret Bloy Graham have collaborated on several favorite stories about Harry: Harry by the Sea, Harry the Dirty Dog, and No Roses for Harry.; Title: Harry and the Lady Next Door Book and CD (I Can Read Level 1) | [
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2,393 | 2 | Dean Lorey is a Hollywood screenwriter whose credits include co-executive producer of the cult TV hit Arrested Development. He was inspired to write Nightmare Academy, his first series for young readers, by his personal enthusiasm for imagined worlds and video games. The first book in the trilogy, monster hunters, received the Southern California Booksellers' Award for Best Children's Novel of the Year. Dean Lorey lives in Calabasas, California, with his wife, Elizabeth, and their sons, Chris (first reader for the Nightmare Academy trilogy) and Alex (then too young to read).; Title: Nightmare Academy #2: Monster Madness | [
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2,394 | 2 | “Lots of fun and excitement...It’s Men in Black for kids. Pure entertainment” (Kirkus Reviews)“Rip-roaring monster slayings...readers will appreciate the book’s cinematic vividness...a straightforward thrill ride.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)Dean Lorey is a Hollywood screenwriter whose credits include co-executive producer of the cult TV hit Arrested Development. He was inspired to write Nightmare Academy, his first series for young readers, by his personal enthusiasm for imagined worlds and video games. The first book in the trilogy, monster hunters, received the Southern California Booksellers' Award for Best Children's Novel of the Year. Dean Lorey lives in Calabasas, California, with his wife, Elizabeth, and their sons, Chris (first reader for the Nightmare Academy trilogy) and Alex (then too young to read).; Title: Monster Hunters (Nightmare Academy, No. 1) | [
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2,395 | 2 | A.J. and the gang are graduating! But the out-of-control PTA president is turning the whole thing into a huge ceremony complete with fireworks, a petting zoo, and a flyover by the Blue Angels! Is moving up to third grade such a big deal? And what could possibly go wrong?Dan Gutman is the New York Times bestselling author of the Genius Files series; the Baseball Card Adventure series, which has sold more than 1.5 million copies around the world; and the My Weird School series, which has sold more than 12 million copies. Thanks to his many fans who voted in their classrooms, Dan has received nineteen state book awards and ninety-two state book award nominations. He lives in New York City with his wife, Nina. You can visit him online at www.dangutman.com.; Title: My Weird School Daze #1: Mrs. Dole Is Out of Control! | [
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2,396 | 13 | PreSchool-Grade 2—Micklethwait continues the series concept of matching simple, familiar statements with examples of ever-changing artistic styles and subject matter. The fine art included here ranges from a 15th-century Nativity scene ("I spy with my little eye a brown cow") to a 21st-century painting by Michael Craig-Martin entitled Eyetest, featuring brightly hued common objects arranged in a hierarchy of sizes ("I spy with my little eye lots of colors"). As viewers discover a purple square, green elephant, and pink socks, they are building up, in the author's words, "a store of images." The repetition of the refrain and the large font employed for each object, in combination with the visual clues, make this a natural choice for both preschoolers and beginning readers. Adults can easily extend the game with other items on the pages or with pictures in other settings, including galleries. Titles and artists are identified in context; dates and locations are provided as endnotes. In a market flooded with collections of reproductions masquerading as concept books, this one is the real deal.—Wendy Lukehart, Washington DC Public Library Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Lucy Micklethwait says, "I began to play 'I Spy' with paintings with my own children when they were very young. Over and over again my children pointed out things which I had never noticed before—an apple that had fallen to the floor, a funny-shaped shoe, an expression on a face. Although we were simply 'looking at pictures,' I was well aware that, by making these paintings accessible, I was enabling my children to build up a store of images in their own minds which must inevitably lead to some interest in fine art." Ms. Micklethwait's books for children include I Spy Shapes in Art; I Spy: An Alphabet in Art; I Spy Two Eyes: Numbers in Art.; Title: I Spy Colors in Art | [
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2,397 | 2 | A.J.'s family rented a beach house for the summer, and you'll never guess in a million hundred years who rented the house next door. Well, you have to read the book to find out. So nah-nah-nah boo-boo on you!**Okay, okay, it's Andrea and her family. And she has a monster crush on Mr. Sunny, the hunky (but weird) lifeguard. Ooooh! When are they gonna get married?Dan Gutman is the New York Times bestselling author of the Genius Files series; the Baseball Card Adventure series, which has sold more than 1.5 million copies around the world; and the My Weird School series, which has sold more than 12 million copies. Thanks to his many fans who voted in their classrooms, Dan has received nineteen state book awards and ninety-two state book award nominations. He lives in New York City with his wife, Nina. You can visit him online at www.dangutman.com.; Title: Mr. Sunny is Funny! (My Weird School Daze, No. 2) | [
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2,398 | 18 | Starred Review. Grade 5–9—This biography covers enough of Samuel Clemens's youth for readers to appreciate how autobiographical Twain's later novels were, but the seven years that the writer spent meandering the Wild West are at the heart of the book. Fleischman chronicles Clemens's various bouts of gold fever and get-rich-quick schemes in the Nevada Territory and the San Francisco area, but shows that it was always his newspaper writing that provided stability. At age 30, Clemens was reborn as Mark Twain when his short story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" was accepted by a magazine and drew popular acclaim. An "Afterstory" provides brief information on Twain's subsequent marriage and the publication of the novels for which he is most famous. Although similar in scope to Kathryn Lasky's A Brilliant Streak: The Making of Mark Twain (Harcourt, 1998), Fleischman's account is more engaging as he slips easily into Twain's drawling cadences. The illustrations and photographs are rich and varied, and the back matter is a work of art in itself: the time line, annotated bibliography, and references will prove useful to report writers, and the inclusion of "The Celebrated Jumping Frog…" is an extra treat.—Kim Dare, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* When Mark Twain first started giving speeches, the poster advertising them read, Doors open at 7. The trouble begins at 8. This is the spirit in which Fleischman writes about Twain, talking about him as an author, of course, but also as steamboat pilot, a journalist, a prospector, and a lecturerin other words, as an adventurer who didnt mind a little trouble. In keeping with this theme, Fleischman doesnt dwell on Twains best-known books, featuring Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn, but spends most of his time on Twains earlier years, showing how young Samuel Clemens myriad adventures became the building blocks for his stories. With a Twainian lilt to the prose, the book mingles deftly shaped research with snippets from Twains writings. One of Fleischmans goals is to show Twains noted wit; todays kids, however, may not find some of Twains writing particularly amusing, its humor disappearing in the mists of time. What will probably delight readers more are Twains amazing exploits aboard stagecoaches and steamboats, making and losing fortunes, and trying to find his place in the world. Numerous illustrationsphotos, cartoons, and memorabiliaand solid, well-sourced back matter add to the enjoyment, as does a sampler of Twains work. Grades 5-8. --Ilene Cooper; Title: The Trouble Begins at 8: A Life of Mark Twain in the Wild, Wild West | [
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2,399 | 2 | Diane deGroat is the illustrator of more than 120 children's books and the author-illustrator of bestselling books about Gilbert, including Ants in Your Pants, Worms in Your Plants! (Gilbert Goes Green); April Fool! Watch Out at School!; Mother, You're the Best! (But Sister, You're a Pest!); Last One in Is a Rotten Egg!; and the New York Times bestseller Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink. Diane lives in Amherst, Massachusetts.; Title: Good Night, Sleep Tight, Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite! (Gilbert the Opossum) | [
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