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23,000 | 17 | Gr 1-3Starting in 1869, two sisters from Glastonbury, CT, protested against taxation without representation. Female property owners were not allowed to vote or speak in town meetings, yet were taxed at a higher rate than their male counterparts. When Abby and Julia Smith refused to pay, their prized cows were seized. The story about these smart and resourceful women is laced with humor as the cows go back and forth, but after a while, the account loses focus. The dramatic tension fizzles when the text becomes more a series of episodes from the sisters' lives than a sharp, cohesive narrative. The concept of taxation is not explained so children may need some background to understand the ongoing conflict. The watercolor illustrations are in McCully's signature style, but the execution is somewhat looser than in her earlier work. There is a sketchy, unfinished quality to some of the pictures, and the cow parts do not always add up to whole animals. The spreads work well, but the single-page illustrations and insets do not flow easily, giving the book a static quality.Lucinda Snyder Whitehurst, St. Christopher's School, Richmond, VA. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.This title introduces the little-known story of two elderly sisters, Abby and Julia Smith, who fought against the taxation levied upon them as nonvoting citizens in nineteenth-century Connecticut. Their argument, that taxation without representation was just what Americans had revolted against one hundred years earlier, won them many supporters in their community and, eventually, the nation, but it barely affected their lawsuits with city fathers. The sisters beloved cows became pawns in the arguments, used as collateral and bargaining chips by both sides. The long texts straightforward language, which includes the specific arithmetic of the conflict, may require some dramatic read-alouds to help draw children into the story. Caldecott Medalist McCullys watercolor illustrations of the historical scenes enhance this account of a pivotal event in womens long struggle for equality, which will be particularly welcome in an educational setting. Grades 1-3. --Andrew Medlar; Title: The Taxing Case of the Cows: A True Story About Suffrage | [
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23,001 | 2 | Grade 7 UpSophomore Lucius Wolfe lost both hands in an explosion of his own making, and now he is left to pick up the pieceswith steel hooks. The story is told in alternating chapters by Lucius (Crazy) and Aurora (Beautiful). Baratz-Logsted does a deft job of weaving the perspectives together to show events from both points of view. Lucius chooses a bus seat so as to be left alone and is immediately called "crip"; Aurora gets on the same bus, smiles at people, and hears a voice call "New girl! Come sit back here with us." It doesn't help that Lucius has an air of arrogance about him and has changed schools to find a new start. The author spends equal time on several plotlines: Lucius, the brilliant loner destructo-kid, his amusing sister and his dysfunctional family; Aurora and her newly widowed saintly father; Nick, the good-guy security guard with dreams of the NFL; a school play; a false accusation; and Cecelia and Jessup, the scheming spurned lovers. Resolving everything makes the final chapters feel rushed and too perfect. However, the pacing is energetic and the topics current. Readers who have outgrown MJ Auch's One-Handed Catch and aren't quite ready for Harriet McBryde Johnson's Accidents of Nature (both Holt, 2006) might enjoy Crazy Beautiful.Maggie Knapp, Trinity Valley School, Fort Worth, TX Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved."The story is told in alternating chapters...Baratz-Logsted does a deft job of weaving the perspectives together to show events from both points of view ...the pacing is energetic and the topics current." - School Library Journal; Title: Crazy Beautiful | [
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23,002 | 2 | "The basics of economics take backseat to Evan and Jessie's realizations about themselves and their relationship. Davis . . . does a good job of showing the siblings' strengths, flaws, and points of view in this engaging chapter book." Booklist, ALA"A clever blend of humor, math fun and savvy marketing tips, it subtly explores how arguments can escalate." New York Post"[A] straightforward plot...teaches an important lesson on sibling relationships." The Washington Times"[T]his compelling tale about growing up and getting along is appealing and engaging." Book Links, ALAJacqueline Davies is the talented writer of several novels and picture books, including The Lemonade War series and The Boy Who Drew Birds. Ms. Davies lives in Needham, Massachusetts, with her family. Visit her website at www.jacquelinedavies.net.; Title: The Lemonade War (The Lemonade War Series) | [
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23,003 | 2 | Grade 4-6 Theodosia Throckmorton wears gloves all the time. It's a good thing, because they often protect her from the cursed Egyptian artifacts that her parents keep bringing into their Museum of Legends and Antiquities. In this book, 11-year-old Theo once again gets herself mixed up with the Serpents of Chaos and the Arcane Order of the Black Sun as she and her brother try to steal the Emerald Tablet that they accidentally found in the museum basement. She is curious about the Egyptian magician, Awi Bubu, who seems to know quite a bit about the Tablet and about Theodosia herself, in the end revealing a secret about her birth that might explain her powers of detecting and eliminating curses. In a final standoff, Theodosia discovers her stiff-upper-lipped grandmother might be more interesting than she suspects and that she might be able to call a truce with a hated curator. Though this series involves a great deal of magic, its setting in Victorian England with colorful characters from all walks of life makes it seem like a realistic story. A few full-page graphite drawings dispersed throughout add to the descriptions of scenes. This is a book to recommend enthusiastically to any reader who likes Egyptian history, a good mystery, or fast-paced action. The ending also promises another exciting installment, leaving readers wanting more. Since past adventures and relationships are mentioned without explanation, this is a series best read in order. Clare A. Dombrowski, Amesbury Public Library, MA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Theodosia Throckmorton, first appearing in Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos (2007), returns in another fantastical romp, steeped in ancient Egyptian lore and set in Edwardian England. With villains from previous series installments still at large, a new threat is added to the mix: the Arcane Order of the Black Sun, a secret society focused on the occult. Once again, supernaturally talented Theodosia navigates around her etiquette-obsessed grandmother and absentminded parents in a suspenseful, satisfying fantasy thats filled with the specifics of magical ritual sure to delight readers who miss the goings-on at Hogwarts. Grades 5-8. --Gillian Engberg; Title: Theodosia and the Eyes of Horus | [
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23,004 | 13 | Although the subtitle calls Charles Ives a famous American composer, few children will be familiar with his music, an experimental sound that took inspiration from everything: city noise to amateur musicians to sporting events. This book focuses on a particular moment in Ives life, when he was moved to create music after learning about the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915. Readers follow Ives as he hears the newsboys hawking the headlines. A series of wordless panels follow that capture the terror of one small girl (identified in the notes as Helen Smith) who was saved from the sinking ship. Back in New York, on a subway platform, a hurdy-gurdy player cranking out the hymn In the Sweet By-and-By ignites the commuters to sing. At home, Ives mingles the old tune with street sounds, and the music eventually becomes part of his Orchestral Set No. 2. Without an accompanying CD, this will touch readers more because of the events than through any connection with the music. But the almost cartoon-style watercolors have a poignant pull that should also draw children. Grades 1-3. --Ilene Cooper; Title: The Extraordinary Music of Mr. Ives: The True Story of a Famous American Composer | [
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23,005 | 11 | "This exemplary title can inspire readers as well as educate them."School Library Journal, starred review"With such small connections, Laroche emphasizes the similarities over the differences, making this volume both an informative sampling of domestic architecture and a meaningful representation of global culture."Booklist; Title: If You Lived Here: Houses of the World | [
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23,006 | 13 | Juanita Havill is the author of many picture books including six other stories about Jamaica. She and her husband have two grown children and currently reside in Arizona. Anne Sibley O'Brien has illustrated more than twenty books for children, including the Jamaica stories. She has two grown children and lives with her husband and cat in Maine.; Title: Brianna, Jamaica, and the Dance of Spring | [
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23,007 | 13 | Gr 4-6-A well-conceived marriage of art and text breathes life and passion into this picture biography. Swirling strokes of vibrant colors give the book an almost cinematic quality, animating Coltrane's passionate journey from a joyous, nurturing early childhood with a loving extended family to the despair of losing too many loved ones in a short time. The music that had always been a part of the family's life and a strong involvement in the church sustained him as he struggled to find his way. As he grew older, his musical talent developed and led him to a career that became legendary, performing with greats like Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk. But the demons of loss and despair always haunted him. While a traveling professional musician, he began drinking, and when things became overwhelming, he succumbed to drugs. He looked for guidance in philosophy and world religions. Eventually, through intense determination inspired by the help of his second wife, Alice Coltrane, herself a musician, he managed to leave drugs behind. Coltrane's musical accomplishments and short career proved intensely significant in the history and development of jazz and bebop. Though technically a two-dimensional format, this unique selection has a kinetic and animate quality that envelops readers and honors the vibrancy of Coltrane's place in music. An afterword, author's note, and artist's note augment the book's perspective. A list of varied resources, both print, audio, and a website, offer additional opportunities for further examination.-Renee Steinberg, formerly at Fieldstone Middle School, Montvale, NJ(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.That the titans of modern jazzParker, Monk, Coltrane, and othershave become the recurring subjects of childrens picture books remains a curious phenomenon, one that perhaps says more about the tastes of the books creators than it does about the musical leanings of todays young people. Still, the complex harmonies and unconventional melodies of modern jazz have certainly given wing to the imaginations of illustrators. Thats the case in this account of John Coltranes evolution as a musician. The Pura Belpr Honorwinning Gutierrez (Pap and Me, 2008) uses acrylic paintings and mixed media to layer bright, vibrant colors across swirling, flowing lines that effectively mirror Coltranes legendary sheets of sound. Wisely, Golio lets the pictures carry the melody while his text supplies the backbeat, moving quickly from Coltranes childhood in a churchgoing family awash in music, through his musical coming-of-age in Philadelphia (nodding at the attendant drug and alcohol problems), and on to his triumphant spiritual and musical breakthroughs in such records as A Love Supreme. Afterwords provide more detail on Coltranes life and discuss musicians and drug use. As an impressionistic introduction to a jazz giant, this should whet appetites to learn and hear more. Grades 4-7. --Bill Ott; Title: Spirit Seeker: John Coltrane's Musical Journey | [
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23,008 | 2 | Wichita Eagle, Great Gift Recommendations 2008Catherine Murdock grew up on a small farm in Connecticutandnow lives in suburban Philadelphia with her husband, two brilliant unicycling children, several cats, and a one-acre yard that she is slowly transforming into a wee, but flourishing ecosystem. She is the author of several books, including the popular Dairy Queen series starring lovable heroine D. J. Schwenk, Princess Ben, and Wisdom's Kiss.; Title: Princess Ben | [
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23,009 | 7 | Gr 6 UpIn McCaffrey's dystopian science-fiction thriller, Lyla lives in a society where criminals are tattooedMarkedand the schism between the rich (barons) and the poor (miners, farmers, and so on) is palpable and volatile. After becoming Marked for visiting a black market, Lyla undertakes a dangerous spy mission to infiltrate the Red Fists, a unlawful band of misfits, in order to erase her Mark. Complicating the situation are her intense feelings for a childhood friend and newest misfit, Gill. Once drawn into the Red Fists's web of rebellion, Lyla must make important choices on what and whom to sacrifice. Comic-style strips are included throughout and give some background on Lyla's society. McCaffrey's world-building is on the scarce side; readers are thrown into this community with little fleshing out of the nuances, aside from the one-page comic strips. However, the strength of the characters, especially the strong female protagonist, allows teens to fully engage with Lyla and her struggles. Full of fast-paced action and ethical quandaries, this work will appeal to fans of Laini Taylor's Daughter of Smoke and Bone (Little, Brown, 2011) and Carrie Ryan's The Forest of Hands and Teeth (Delacorte, 2009). VERDICT With its top-notch characters and a cool premise, this is a must-purchase for fantasy collections.Amanda C. Buschmann, Atascocita Middle School, Humble, TX"McCaffrey creates a world that blends steampunk with political intrigue in a faintly Celtic setting. Lyla is a flawed heroine who becomes endearing as she struggles to recognize the good guys in her life."—VOYA "McCaffrey's society has a Dickensian feel to it, with a heaving, discontented underclass dominated by the barons who control the source of power and the inventors who wield it. An original, textured page-turner."—Kirkus "The strength of the characters, especially the strong female protagonist, allows teens to fully engage with Lyla and her struggles. Full of fast-paced action and ethical quandaries, this work will appeal to fans of Laini Taylor’s Daughter of Smoke and Bone  and Carrie Ryan’s The Forest of Hands and Teeth. . . . top-notch characters and a cool premise."—SLJ; Title: Marked | [
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23,010 | 2 | "This little-known side of the Nazi era will fascinate young readers.... An important addition to the Holocaust curriculum.""Not only honest about lost family and culture but also about the heartbreaking parting with an adoptive mother and sister.""This amazing, eye-opening story, masterfully written, is an essential part of World War II literature."An informative author's note provides additional information about the Lebensborn program.; Title: Someone Named Eva | [
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23,011 | 1 | Product DescriptionLionel is going to a party today, so he must do something about his bad hair. He finds a barber who has lots of crazy suggestions for hairstyles, from dandelion hair to octopus hair! Will Lionel find a style that suits him, and what will be the surprise ending? A head-sized hole in each page allows children to try out Lionel's hairstyles for themselves, and the back cover has instructions for how to create your own hairstyle.Featured Excerpts from What's Wrong with My Hair? (Click on each image below to see a larger view); Title: What's Wrong with My Hair? | [
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23,012 | 2 | Andrew Clements is the author of picture books and novels for young readers, including Because Your Daddy Loves You and the perennial bestseller Frindle. He lives in Baldwin, Maine, and can also be found at www.andrewclements.com.; Title: Because Your Daddy Loves You | [
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23,013 | 2 | Product Description Nate Fludd, Beastologist, is back in the camel saddle in hot pursuit of a missing, deadly Basilisk--the King of Serpents. As if saving an entire Dhughani village from the Basilisk's poisonous gaze isn't difficult enough, Nate and Aunt Phil must begin to piece together the mystery of his parents' disappearance and protect the lone copy of the Fludd Book of Beasts from a sinister man who always seem to be one step ahead of them. Pack your goggles, rue, and an extra pair of gloves and join Nate on another unbelievable adventure--there's no rest for the world's youngest beastologist-in-training! Amazon Exclusive: A Letter from R.L. LaFevers, Author of The Basilisk's Lair(Photo Rick Carter)Grade 3-5 Nate Fludd, budding beastologist, is back in an adventure even greater than his first. His Aunt Phil receives a telegram that a basilisk has escaped from the village of Bamako. The natives need her help, and soon Nate is racing on a camel, flying across the Sahara, and warding off crocodiles from a boat. Aunt Phil has two friendly weasels willing to do battle with the basilisk, and Nate's troublemaking pet, Greasle, accompanies him every step of the way. The basilisk is terrifying, with it's deadly venom and scales, and Nate musters all his courage to fight it and continues to wonder who freed the beast and what happened to his parents, who disappeared in Flight of the Phoenix (Houghton, 2009). Children who enjoyed the first book will not be disappointed by the sequel, and those new to the series can easily pick up the story line. The action is nonstop, and the elements of fantasy, mystery, and humor will appeal to a wide audience. Murphy's spot art and occasional full-page drawings carry the action along nicely. Jane Cronkhite, Santa Clara County Library, CA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: The Basilisk's Lair (Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist) | [
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23,014 | 0 | Grade 68Natalie Minks, 13, likes machinesthe way they make sense, the way all the gears and cogs fit together to make something happen. When Dr. Jake Limberleg's Nostrum Fair and Technological Medicine Show stops in at her father's bicycle repair shop because a wagon wheel has fallen off and disappeared, Natalie knows that the man is not meant to fit into the machinery of her life. Her ailing mother has told her stories of bargains made with the Devil, and of besting wickedness by looking it right in the face. Limberleg has a collection of clockwork figures that work without being wound up and never seem to run down. When Natalie begins to have inexplicable visions of the malevolent forces facing Arcane, MO, she isn't convinced that she is equipped to fight the evil at hand. Soon almost everyone is taken in by Limberleg's promises of miraculous healing and snake-oil cures, and it becomes clear to Natalie that she is their only hope of survival. Enhanced by full-page drawings, this intricate story, set in the early 20th century, unfolds with the almost audible click of puzzle pieces coming together. In the gothic tradition of Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This Way Comes (S & S, 1962), The Boneshaker will earn itself a place in the annals of stories about children and the struggle between good and evil.Heather M. Campbell, formerly at Philip S. Miller Library, Castle Rock, CO Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* Not to be confused with Cherie Priest's steampunk novel of the same name (though there is just the barest whiff of steampunk here), this historical fantasy uses the classic devil-at-the-crossroads motif as the foundation for an elaborate and intricate gearwork story set in the little town of Arcane, Missouri, in 1913. Milford weaves a lot of strands into this tale. The most prominent involves the town's resident ancient bluesman, who is said to have had a run-in with the devil ages ago, and 13-year-old heroine Natalie, whose latent powers as a sort of seer are awakened when Jake Limberleg's Nostrum Fair and Technological Medicine Show arrives in town. She just knows that there's something more sinister at work than the typical hucksterism of snake-oil salesmen, and the plot soon encompasses everything from the original fall of Lucifer to the Jack tales of classic American folklore. This is not light reading, as readers will have to pay close attention to keep track of the large (but excellently drawn) cast of characters and detailed, but hardly belabored, descriptions of mechanical contraptions, bolstered by an array of fine-lined illustrations that enhance the already vivid and cinematic read. Both impressive and ambitious, Milford's first novel rarely overreaches as it lays out an eerie and atmospheric vision of early-twentieth-century Americana, electrified by supernatural traces and a generously complex look at good, evil, and the wide swath in between. Grades 5-8. --Ian Chipman; Title: The Boneshaker | [
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23,015 | 13 | Product Description Mauk's master is drawing up plans for a grand palazzo, and Mauk is NOT allowed to help. Mauk only sharpens the master's pencils--he doesn't actually use them....Or does he?One morning, Mauk's master is horrified to discover that his plans have run amok, and the construction of the grand palazzo has, too! Is Mauk really to blame? Or is that just the master's point of view?Amazon Exclusive: A Letter from D.B. Johnson, Author of Palazzo Inverso (Photo Medora Herbert)Normally, M. C. Eschers work is the province of eye-candy posters for college freshman, but this picture book, is a nifty homage. Hewing to the Escher method of turning perspective inside out, this invites viewers to follow young Mauk, whose master is building a grand palace. With text running along the bottom of the page, Mauk dashes up and down stairs and around corners, dodging painters dangling from ceilings and walls, until he notices that all sense of direction has become bafflingly unmoored. On the last page, it turns out that Mauk has simply turned the masters drawing plans around a bit, and the narrative flips over to the top of the page and runs backward through the same set of visuals, this time with an entirely different meaning. Events can be a bit disorienting, but things even out by the endwhich is the beginningand presents another opportunity to spin back through the Mbius strip of the story. An undeniably impressive bit of optical trickery with an even neater narrative flip at the conclusion. Ed: the grade levels indicate this s/b in Younger readers, not Middle; fix? Grades K-3. --Ian Chipman; Title: Palazzo Inverso | [
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23,016 | 2 | Grade 35This is a solid start to a new series. Ten-year-old Nathaniel Fludd's parents have been off on an adventure for three years and are now, in 1928, declared lost at sea at the North Pole. Thus begin Nate's own escapades as he goes to live with his Aunt Phil A. Fludd in Batting-at-the-Flies and learn the family business of mapmaking and beastology. Even though Nate has always resisted adventure, he now finds himself meeting an extraordinary talking dodo bird and talking gremlins, and he and Aunt Phil fly to Arabia to oversee the birth of a phoenix. When his aunt is taken by the Bedouin, Nate must summon his courage to protect the phoenix and save her. The story is packed with adventure and mythological creatures. Children who love fantasy, myth, exotic settings, and even a little dose of history will relate to Nate as he discovers his inner hero and carries on the Fludd family tradition. The characters are strongly developed and the period illustrations done in line, including some of Nate's own sketches, enhance the tale. A quick and enriching read that will appeal to a wide variety of children.Jane Cronkhite, San Jose Public Library, CA END; Title: Flight of the Phoenix (Nathanial Fludd, Beastologist) (Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist) | [
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23,017 | 12 | Book by HOUGHTON MIFFLIN; Title: Journeys: Student Edition Level 4 2011 | [
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23,018 | 0 | K-Gr 1-At the end of a satisfying day, Cowpoke Clyde decides that the only thing he'd forgotten to clean was his "ol' Dawg, his faithful, snorin' friend,/all caked with mud from end to end." However, corralling Dawg is definitely not a snap, and Clyde's continued efforts result in a cumulative disaster of frantic chickens, flying feathers, spilled soup, biting fleas, a slippery hog, hissing cats, and a braying mule, all "gettin' soaked" instead of Dawg. Even the hog gets a wide-eyed close-up here. Finely crafted acrylic scenes contain a wide range of angled perspectives and shadows within Clyde's tiny shack and outside on the ranch. Cartoon figures cavort across the spreads and escape their frames. Rhyming couplets reveal a cowboy twang of missing final "g's." A first purchase for most libraries.-Mary Elam, Learning Media Services, Plano ISD, TX(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Neatnik Cowpoke Clyde savors his tidy house until he notices Dawg, caked with mud. Determined to rectify this oversight, he attempts to bathe his poochbut Dawg has other ideas. In the ensuing chase, feathers fly, fleas jump, hogs skitter, cats topple soapy pails, and mules kick, leaving poor Clyde no choice but to bathe by himself in the moonlight. The author of Cindy Moo (2012) offers here another humorous, rhyming picture book, this one filled with clever language and anticipatory page turns that will delight young listeners: But Dawg ignored his mighty pleas. / Instead Dawg left a trail of . . . / FLEAS. Austins vibrant acrylic-and-pencil illustrations exaggerate the tall-tale humor. In one spread, both Clyde and Dawg appear to run across the hogs enormous back; in another, airborne Clyde tumbles helplessly after being kicked by the mule. This makes a good choice for story hours or one-on-one sharing. Pair with Jeanne Willis I Want to Be a Cowgirl (2002) or Amy Timberlakes The Dirty Cowboy (2003). Preschool-Grade 2. --Kay Weisman; Title: Cowpoke Clyde and Dirty Dawg | [
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23,019 | 1 | Product Description Using the format of two previous successful tabbed board books--TV Curious George Good Night Book and classic Happy Halloween, Curious George--Curious George Christmas Countdown has seven tabbed spreads, each with a fun and simple stand-alone poem accompanied by adorable holday scenes inspired by the TV Christmas special. George counts down to Christmas as he fills his days with picking out a tree, baking cookies, admiring holday decorations, singing Christmas carols, and making presents for his friends. A Look Inside Curious George Christmas Countdown (Click on each image below to see a larger view)Hans and Margret Rey created many books during their lives together, includingCurious George, one of the most treasured classics of all time, as well as other favorites likeSpottyandPretzel.But it was their rambunctious little monkey who became an instantly recognizable icon. After the Reys escaped Paris by bicycle in 1940 carrying the manuscript for the originalCurious George, the book was published in America in 1941. More than 200 Curious George titles followed, with 75 million books soldworldwide. Curious George has been successfully adapted into a major motion picture and an Emmy-winning television show onPBS.; Title: Curious George Christmas Countdown (CGTV Tabbed BB) | [
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23,020 | 15 | Product Description What does a water buffalo see in an egret? Why would a badger want a coyote for company? What makes a horse mackerel think he can hang around with a Portugese man-of-war---and live to tell about it? In this fascinating picture book, Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore these and many other instances of mutualism: the mutually beneficial symbiotic relationships that can be found everywhere in the animal kingdom.But in addition to the husband and wife team's trademark style of cut paper illustrations and fascinating text, they will also cover new artistic ground. Drawing upon the style of the graphic novel, they will use a series of illustrative frames from different points of view to illuminate just why that water buffalo and egret need each other, exactly how that badger and coyote work together, and the unbelievable manner in which the horse mackeral and man-of-war lend each other a helping hand. Quid pro quo has never look quite like this! Amazon Exclusive: A Letter from Steve Jenkins and Robin Page, Authors of How to Clean a Hippopotamus (Photo © Tim Tucker)Starred Review. Kindergarten-Grade 3—This book introduces readers to symbiosis, focusing on relationships in which each partner benefits from the collaboration. While readers may be familiar with birds that groom mammals or small fish that clean bigger ones, more unusual pairings include the boxer crab, which can pluck poisonous anemone, use them as lethal pom-poms with which to chase away larger prey, and then return the favor with stray scraps of food dropped from its imprecise claws. The book concludes with a relationship that will be familiar to many readers—that of humans and dogs. It is a nice way to expand the topic into the domestic sphere, as well as highlighting an area in which the relationship between humans and animals is mutually beneficial, and not simply tilted in our favor. Jenkins's trademark collage illustrations continue to impress with their vibrant and stunning manipulation of cut and torn paper. The book is formatted in a block, comic-book style and is written at a level that is accessible to young browsers yet suitable for older researchers. Supplementary information about the size, habitat, and diet of each animal is included in the back matter. This title is another outstanding offering from this extraordinarily talented, wonderfully symbiotic couple.—Kara Schaff Dean, Walpole Public Library, MA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.; Title: How to Clean a Hippopotamus: A Look at Unusual Animal Partnerships | [
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23,021 | 15 | Steve Jenkins has written and illustrated many nonfiction picture books for young readers, including the Caldecott Honor-winning What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? His books have been called stunning, eye-popping, inventive, gorgeous, masterful, extraordinary, playful, irresistible, compelling, engaging, accessible, glorious, and informative. He lives in Boulder, Colorado with his wife and frequent collaborator, Robin Page. www.stevejenkinsbooks.com; Title: Move! Board book | [
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23,022 | 13 | Gr 5 Up-This exquisite collection of poems and paintings celebrates the history and culture of blues music. Adoff traces the horrific journey of slaves to America and the role that music played as a means of survival, of passing on "the ancestor words." Even as the lyrics describe harsh realities, the innate beauty of music made with sticks, spoons, or whatever was at hand speaks of an irrepressible hope: "Under the hot sun: the chop chop/hoe/measures out the beats of freedom." Christie's haunting acrylic images bring to life the drama and emotion of the music, as well as the dignity of his subjects. In the latter half of the book, Adoff introduces blues performers Bessie Smith, Lonnie Johnson, Son House, Ma Rainey, Robert Johnson, Johnny Lee Hooker, B. B. King, and Muddy Waters, stepping down on the "Chicago/train/station/platform/with a suitcase/of Mississippi River/with a suitcase/of Mississippi/Delta with a suitcase of Mississippi/dripping/on side/walk/s." As with Walter Dean Myers and Christopher Myers's Blues Journey (Holiday House, 2003), this splendid addition to American history units should resonate with a wide audience. Adoff comes full circle with this stirring poem: "And we have always sung about hearts and healing/broken pieces into new and beating creations when/eyes open to first light of morning sun shining/in my back door/shining/in my back door./Shining/shining:/Always."-Marilyn Taniguchi, Beverly Hills Public Library, CA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.*Starred Review* Celebrated childrens poet Adoff here offers nothing less than a sensory history of the blues. In short poems and prose vignettes, he traces the roots of song and rhythm as they are passed down and shaped through collective memories, experiences, visions, and sounds across oceans, on plantations, up and down the Mississippi, in chain gangs and back rooms, and finally on the main stage as a celebrated, uniquely American art form. Christie provides arresting and soul-stirring paintings that echo the poems here and add texture and harmony there, but Adoffs poems are themselves things to be savored visually as well as out loud. Its not necessarily concrete poetry, but the placement of words on the page and even the spacing of the letters within the words stretch and contract like deep breaths across the lines, lending sustain and staccato accents to the language. In Muddy Waters Steps Down, the words form a rough outline of Illinois up top and Louisiana down below as the bluesman arrives in Chicago. Many of the poems, though, are not nearly so direct: Brown fingers moving with the regularity of rhythm / onto stretched skins onto smooth carved wood. / This new world music m o v e s with shackle sounds. These are fleeting bits of sound and slippery-to-grasp flashes of imagery that, like song, are meant to evoke more than inform, and they come with generations worth of weight and rhythm. Grades 4-8. --Ian Chipman; Title: Roots and Blues: A Celebration | [
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23,023 | 12 | Journeys: Practice Book Consumable Volume 1 Grade 1; Title: Journeys: Practice Book Consumable Volume 1 Grade 1 | [
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23,024 | 12 | Book by HOUGHTON MIFFLIN; Title: Journeys: Practice Book Consumable Grade 4 | [
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23,025 | 0 | Product Description First published in 1942, this re-discovered H.A. Rey title allows readers to recreate the Christmas miracle using text from Matthew and Luke and vintage punch-out-and-fold paper dolls. No paste or tape required. Pockets are included in the inside front and back covers for easy storage of the dolls. Enjoy them today and for many Christmases to come! ; Title: A Christmas Manger: A New Kind of Punch-out-and-play Book (Punch-Out-And-Play Books) | [] | Test |
23,026 | 5 | Gr 35Sir Lancelot arrives at Camelot to join Arthur's court, becoming the greatest knight of all. Morris laces the adventure with gentle humor, echoed in the cartoon-style illustrations. Short chapters, lively language, and skillful plotting add appeal for emerging readers. See also The Adventures of Sir Givret the Short (2009), The Adventures of Sir Gawain the True (2013), and The Adventures of Sir Balin the Ill-Fated (2013)."Rejoice... Morris is finally bringing his terrific recastings of Arthurian legend to a younger audience...More, please." Kirkus, starred review 04/01/08 Kirkus Reviews, Starred"...an ideal fit for early readers...but fans of the legendary characters may find particular delight...irreverent and unabashedly silly." Bulletin May 2008 Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"The art catches the tone of the writing in the often-amusing ink drawings. A promising series debut for young readers." Booklist, ALA; Title: The Adventures of Sir Lancelot the Great (The Knights' Tales Series) | [
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23,027 | 2 | "...a good-looking volume, illustrated with historical photographs, set on pages that resemble pale green embroidered linen and sparkling with the force of Low's enthusiasm." - The Wall Street Journal"...a biography as engaging as it is comprehensive.... Neatly framed photographs and other period documents related to Low are smoothly incorporated into the book's overall clean design, appearing against pale green pages sometimes printed with a fabric texture that nods toward the Scouts' uniforms. ...skillfully sets Low's life story against historical backdrops...." -Publisher's Weekly; Title: First Girl Scout: The Life of Juliette Gordon Low | [
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23,028 | 2 | Photos from Barbara Lehman, author of The Secret Box (Click to Enlarge) This is the box that inspired the story idea. It is about a hundred years old. I like to work on layers of tracing paper when I am in the drawing stage. I often tape different parts of drawings together so I can move elements around. I use traditional drafting tools. This triangle on a moveable parallel rule makes the straight lines on this building. The coloring is easier and goes much faster than all the drawing. I do the final illustrations the same size as you see in the books. I did many small roughs to work out the look for the jacket art. Here is what all the art looked like when I delivered it to my publisher! Lehman adds to her collection of surreal picture-book adventures, which began with the Caldecott Honor Book The Red Book (2004), in this wordless, time-travel fantasy. In an opening scene, a young boy dressed in knickers hides a box under the wooden floorboards in his school dormitory. In subsequent spreads, the scenes pan out to set the time and place: a small farming community filled with steam-engine trains and horse-drawn wagons. Gradually, new buildings fill the landscape, and horses give way to cars. At the center of each view is the school, and in a modern-day interior image, a group of kids discovers the long-ago student's box, which includes a treasure map. Following the route and obscure clues, the young people find their way through a tunnel to a magical boardwalk, where multicultural kids from multiple generations (indicated by their old-fashioned clothing) have fun. Children may be puzzled by the obscure, open ending, but as usual, Lehman's clean-lined, highly detailed artwork creates an ingenious visual puzzle that invites repeated viewings and flights of imagination. Preschool-Grade 2. --Gillian Engberg; Title: The Secret Box (Lehman, Barbara) | [
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23,029 | 7 | Product Description Princess Patricia Priscilla is bored with her royal life and the excitement surrounding her sixteenth birthday ball. Doomed to endure courtship by three grotesquely unappealing noblemen, she escapes her fate--for a week. Disguised as a peasant, she attends the village school as the smart new girl, "Pat," and attracts friends and the attention of the handsome schoolmaster. Disgusting suitors, lovable peasants, and the clueless king and queen collide at the ball, where Princess Patricia Priscilla calls the shots. What began as a cure for boredom becomes a chance for Princess Patricia Priscilla to break the rules and marry the man she loves. Q: In the book, Princess Patricia Priscilla disguises herself as a peasant to attend school. Have you ever gone anywhere incognito?(Photo Neil Giordano)Grade 68Princess Patricia Priscilla will soon be 16, marrying age in her kingdom. A birthday ball is planned where suitors will woo her. The very bored princess knows that once she is married, she will not have much freedom, so she swaps clothes with her chambermaid to spend the week as a peasant girl attending the village school. There she meets the handsome, sweetly smart schoolteacher. Meanwhile, the suitors, each awful in his own way, prepare for the ball, as do the princess's parents: the hard-of-hearing queen and the easily distracted king. This is not a kingdom in which royalty is feared; the princess is playful and smart and her servants are cheerful and curious. Everyone is hardworking and upbeat. Lowry obviously has fun with wordplay and puns. The princess has a cat named Delicious to whom she always speaks teasingly. For example, when she eyes some birds, the princess tells her, "Don't be malicious, Delicious." There is some tension about who the princess will marry, the suitors being wonderfully flawed, but the author does not make readers worry unduly. This is a captivating but gentle fairy tale with memorable characters and wonderfully swirly, evocative, energetic character sketches by the fabulous Feiffer.Geri Diorio, The Ridgefield Library, CT Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: The Birthday Ball | [
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23,030 | 2 | K-Gr 3Haiku seems like a terrific way to introduce boys to poetry; it's deceptive in its simplicity and accessible to almost any reader. The poems in this picture-book collection capture natural moments that boys, and many girls, have while playing outdoors. Each season is addressed, and moments like riding bikes in the spring with baseball cards attached to the wheels to mimic the sound of a motorcycle almost define spring. In summer, Reynolds's illustration shows a mischievous boy with an obvious dilemma. "Pine tree invites me/to climb up to the sky./How can I refuse?" The artwork and the text dovetail beautifully and help set the inquisitive and playful intent of the poems. Fall finds two boys smacking cattails against a park bench and creating a snowstorm of airborne seeds. In winter, it's boys doing what they do bestthrowing snowballs and sword fighting with icicles. This wonderful collection will resonate with all children as they recognize their earnest and sometimes misdirected antics in each poem. The pen, ink, and watercolor illustrations mirror the simplicity of each entry and capture the expressions of the boys and their adventures honestly. This is haiku at its most fun. All libraries should grab it for their collections.Joan Kindig, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Nonrhyming poetry can be a tough sell for kids. For some, though, haiku is less intimidating, thanks to its brevity and reliance on rigid rulesand intimidating is one thing this book is not. Dispersed across all four seasons, each haiku depicts a boy (or boys) goofing off in nature. As Raczka explains in the afterword, Nature is a place where guys love to be. Whether or not this is altogether true, he sure makes it look fun: boys climb trees, have icicle fights, trap grasshoppers, and even gaze wistfully at stars. Reynolds' winsome, small-scale cartoons use a single hue for each season: green (spring), yellow (summer), brown (fall), and blue (winter), while Raczka provides the 17-syllable high jinks: Two splotches of white / on a black tree trunk. I aim / my next pitchstrike three! A stone-skipping lad opens up the door for onomatopoetic words, too: Skip, skip, skip, skip, plunk! / Five ripple rings in a row / my best throw ever! A bit halcyon, perhaps, but easy and fun to readand that's an accomplishment. Grades 1-3. --Daniel Kraus; Title: GUYKU: A Year of Haiku for Boys | [
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23,031 | 5 | "Brush and ink illustrations, both full-page and vignettes, are scattered throughout, adding interest to the humorous story line. The combination of a peddler with a long, hooded black cloak; an evil, self-proclaimed count; a young woman who talks too much, or just enough; and a reckless young knight out to prove himself results in an entertaining tale that is sure to please young readers enamored with medieval derring-do."--School Library Journal; Title: The Adventures of Sir Givret the Short (The Knights Tales Series) | [
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23,032 | 12 | Book by HOUGHTON MIFFLIN; Title: Journeys: Practice Book Consumable Grade 5 | [
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23,033 | 12 | Book by HOUGHTON MIFFLIN; Title: Journeys, Grade 3 Practice Book, Volume 1, Consumable: Houghton Mifflin Journeys (HMR Journeys/Medallions/Portals 2010-12) | [
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23,034 | 2 | Mary Downing Hahn, a former childrens librarian, is the award-winning author of many popular ghost stories. An avid reader, traveler, and all-around arts lover, Ms. Hahn lives in Columbia, Maryland.Visit her online at www.marydowninghahnbooks.com.; Title: The Dead Man in Indian Creek | [
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23,035 | 2 | Mary Downing Hahn, a former childrens librarian, is the award-winning author of many popular ghost stories. An avid reader, traveler, and all-around arts lover, Ms. Hahn lives in Columbia, Maryland.Visit her online at www.marydowninghahnbooks.com.; Title: All the Lovely Bad Ones | [
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23,037 | 2 | " In a story every bit as engaging as Fletcher's "Fig Pudding," . . a seventhgradearachnophile and his beloved tarantula take some time adjusting toa family move. . . . Creating and guiding a winning cast with a light, surehand, Fletcher puts a fine, fresh spin on a familiar premise."" - Kirkus Reviews""In a story every bit as engaging as Fletcher's "Fig Pudding," . . a seventhgradearachnophile and his beloved tarantula take some time adjusting toa family move. . . . Creating and guiding a winning cast with a light, surehand, Fletcher puts a fine, fresh spin on a familiar premise."" - Kirkus Reviews"Ralph Fletcher is the author of many well-received books for children, including the novels Fig Puddingand Flying Solo, and the picture books Twilight Comes Twice, Grandpa Never Lies, and Circus Surprise. He lives with his family in New Hampshire. Visit him online atralphfletcher.com.; Title: Spider Boy | [
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23,038 | 2 | James Rumford on Rain School Rain School is a book that comes directly from my experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in the African country of Chad. I remember one particular evening now long ago. School was out. The summer rains had come, and in the coolness of the evening, my wife and I decided to take a walk around the town of Klo, where we were teachers at the local middle school.James RumfordK-Gr 3In the country of Chad, it is the first day of school. The dry dirt road is filling up with children. Big brothers and sisters are leading the way. Thomas and the other younger children follow behind their older siblings, bombarding them with eager questions. Will they give us a notebook? Will they give us a pencil? Will I learn to read like you? When the children arrive at the schoolyard, they find only their teacher. Working under her direction, they build a school, using a wood frame, a few bricks, and a thatch roof and walls. With that completed, they have their classes. Nine months go by and rain clouds begin to gather. School is over until next year. Along with the rain comes the wind, and over time, the building disappearswashed away. Come September, the process will begin again. The final illustration features a smiling confident Thomas at the forefront, with eager, younger children following behind. The yellow, brown, and burnt orange shades dominate each of the spreads, both as background color and as part the dry, sandy, and hot landscape. The message of the story is clearwhile the school structure may be temporary, education is permanent. This book also gives young children a glimpse into the school life of children in another part of the world.Mary N. Oluonye, Shaker Heights Public Library, OH© Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.; Title: Rain School | [
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23,039 | 1 | *Starred Review* With a giant panda munching a stalk of bamboo on the cover, this small, square picture book presents an exciting introduction to what animals eat and how they collect, store, and digest their food. A baby blue whale drinks the equivalent of 800 glasses of milk every day and can gain 200 pounds every 24 hours, for example. Ostriches eat rocks that help grind up the plants that make up their diet. The real zoological facts are as thrilling as monster stories: the black widow spider paralyzes insects and wraps its still-alive victims in a smothering silk cocoon, while the anaconda, which needs only four or five meals a year and swallows its prey whole, can open its jaws wide enough to fit creatures as large as a deer or a pig. In contrast, the shrew can die of starvation if it goes two or three hours without eating. The beautiful cut- and torn-paper collage illustrations are as expertly colored, detailed, and expressive as in the creators previous titles, and the layout, featuring plenty of white space, nicely spotlights each animal in action; one terrific double-page spread shows a tender image of a pelican reaching down deep into its mothers throat for regurgitated food. Older readers will want to move on to the detailed, illustrated appendix, which offers more information about each featured animal and includes a reference to Darwin. Another standout science title from the husband-and-wife team. Preschool-Grade 3. --Hazel Rochman; Title: Time to Eat | [
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23,040 | 2 | "With short, snappy sentences and lots of small black-and-white cartoons, the book features young grade-schoolers realistic talks about feeling mad, jealous, and happy with classmates and family (How to make a bad day worse).Grace is also concerned about pollution and what kids can do about it, and Harper offers specific suggestions, from recycling and decorating plastic water bottles to saving endangered red pandas, switching off the lights at home, and holding a yard sale. Instead of boring arithmatic, Grace wants exciting lessons about how to save the planet, and readers will want them too after finishing this enjoyable read."--Booklist"Girls who are settling into chapter book series featuring Clementine and Judy Moody will love the fast pace and familiar school and family situations. Graces amusing lists and headlines such as "How to Make a Bad Day Worse" and "What I Did That Was Unusual" will keep readers entertained, and Harpers sketches add interest and break up the text, leaving the new reader time to pause and smile."--Horn Book"This is an appealing book for early chapter-book readers. Fans of the series are sure to enjoy it, but it can stand on its own."--School Library Journal"A fun read for kids and adults."--BookPageCharise Mericle Harper is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including the Just Grace series and the Next Best Junior Chef series. Charise lives in Oregon. Visit Chariseat chariseharper.com and on Twitter at @ChariseHarper.; Title: Just Grace Goes Green (The Just Grace Series) | [
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23,041 | 1 | "These will be an effective way to introduce animal habits and to link them to human behavior, and they may elicit audience interest in further discussion and exploration." BulletinSteve Jenkins has written and illustrated many nonfiction picture books for young readers, including the Caldecott Honor-winning What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? His books have been called stunning, eye-popping, inventive, gorgeous, masterful, extraordinary, playful, irresistible, compelling, engaging, accessible, glorious, and informative. He lives in Boulder, Colorado with his wife and frequent collaborator, Robin Page. www.stevejenkinsbooks.com; Title: Time for a Bath | [
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23,043 | 0 | Product Description Ten-year-old Mary Mae loves to sing hymns with her Granny, go to Sunday School, and learn about trilobites. She has lots of questions about how the earth looked millions of years ago. Trouble is, Mary Mae's mother thinks it's wrong to believe the world is that old. Mama believes God created it six thousand years ago and she believes that nobody should teach Mary Mae otherwise. When Mary Mae starts taking her questions to church, asking how God created the earth in six days or how eight people could take care of animals on an ark, Mama puts her foot down: homeschooling. Mary Mae must decide where her loyalties lie: with science and Miss Sizemore, with God and Mama, or somewhere in the middle. Amazon Exclusive: A Letter from Sandra Dutton, Author of Mary Mae and the Gospel Truth Just for fun, I decided to make the puppets that appear in Mary Mae and the Gospel Truth. The kids in Mary Mae's Sunday School class used balsa wood for heads, but you can't get balsa wood any more--except in strips (the story takes place in 1988), so I used big blocks of florist foam. It carves easily with a kitchen knife. I sliced off all the hard edges, making it rounder, and dug out a finger hole with the point of the knife. I didn't want to carve too much because the kids in the story had no tools to do good carving and basically painted their characters' faces onto a flat side. I used what I carved away to make noses and ears, gluing them on, and then painting--first two coats of white latex, then the face, using acrylic paint.You'll notice Mrs. Noah has blue hair. That's because it was the only color of yarn Mary Mae's mother had.Q: Did you have the whole story in your head before you began writing Mary Mae and the Gospel Truth?A: Quite the opposite. I never write from an outline, just fragments of ideas I hope to explore. In this case, I had an image of a mother and daughter racing along in a car distributing "Jesus Saves" stickers. Granny wasnt in this image but she became a part of the story. I was hoping to use a puppet show. I didn't know where, but I love puppet shows and was hoping to work one in. The fossils I didn't discover until later. I had Mary Mae digging up a mastodon--which had actually been found a few blocks from my grade school in 1966--but I quickly decided smaller fossils were more interesting for my story. I didn't know much about the Cincinnati Arch until I started this, either. I'm never sure where I'm going, which is the way I like to write.Q: This book takes place in DeSailles, Ohio. Where is DeSailles?A: It's a fictional town in southwestern Ohio, based on my hometown of Norwood, a city of 25,000 surrounded by Cincinnati. The remarkable part of the area is its deep history--it rests on the Cincinnati Arch--a wide strata of Ordovician rock that was pushed up by geological forces. Ordovician rock is very old and usually buried, so what you have when this is exposed are ancient fossils--trilobites, for example, 450 million years old, which Mary Mae is digging up. These are pre-dinosaur--can you imagine that? The rocks that would hold the dinosaur bones have been worn away so what you have is something earlier.Q: Did you hunt for fossils as a kid?A: I was always aware of the seashells in the stones in our yards--you know, the rocks people use for tepping stones or a retaining wall or a fish pond. I remember seeing all that sealife and knowing that our area was once buried by sea water. But I was not aware these shells could be cut out with a chisel. We did not study fossils in school, even though they were all around us. Earth science and evolution were "off-limits" in science classes until the late sixties when textbook publishers began putting these subjects back in the science books. But I missed all that, going to school in the 1950s & '60s. Science for us consisted of plant and animal study, memorizing the bones of the body, and looking at weather patterns.Q: Are the characters based on people you know?A: Miss Sizemore is similar to a fifth grade teacher I had, Miss Behrman. She took us up to the highest point of our town, up by the water towers, and showed us where the Ohio River used to flow, before the glacier pushed it south. This was all on the spur of the moment. It gave me goose bumps, just the idea of reaching back into time and understanding how it was. She knew quite a bit about the history of the area, about corduroy roads and Indian paths and passed it on incidentally--not as part of our school lessons but as conversation. I loved that sort of thing. So yes, Miss Sizemore is based on Miss Behrman though we did not do any fossil digging in her class. The other characters are made up, though I once heard a talk by a minister with no arms. He visited our youth group and showed how he did various things, such as eating a doughnut off his big toe.Q: Have you ever attended a church like the one in the story?A: I grew up attending a Presbyterian church where my father was Sunday School superintendent and my mother taught the junior highs. They were also members of the church session. But I often visited other churches. For a time I went to a Baptist church with a friend and we rode the church bus together. Several years ago I saw a sign for a revival on a storefront church in my hometown and attended that service. Everyone, including the minister, had incredible voices, and they sang old gospel songs accompanied by electric guitar. I think that's where I got the idea for the Remnant Church of God.Q: What is the significance of the quote from James Still's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sporty-Creek-James-Still/dp/0813109655",Sporty Creek at the beginning of the book: "I've heard they teach the earth is round," Saul said, "and such a claim goes against scripture."A: It illustrates a fear of science, which is a theme throughout Mary Mae and the Gospel Truth. Mama, Shirley Whirly, and the Sunday School teacher, Brother Lucas, all have faith so shaky that if they hear something that contradicts scripture, their belief system is in danger of falling apart. Like Saul in the James Still story, they are completely dependent on a literal interpretation of scripture. They want to believe Genesis is fact. But the Bible was written thousands of years ago by people who were trying to make sense of their world, who did not have access to the information we have today. We now know that the universe was created not in six days but in billions of years, so our creation story needs to be modified. We can still appreciate the poetry of Genesis and its illustration of power and love. But Genesis is not a science lesson. Mary Mae realizes this.Q: Do you believe stories are important?A: Yes. I think we pick up behaviors from people in stories. I consider Mary Mae a good role model. She's uncomfortable with something she's been told and wants to know more. Yet her parents and the people at her church dont want her asking questions. I'm happy she's a brave kid who rocks the boat. I want kids to see that even when everyone thinks they're wrong--and Mary Mae doesn't seem to have anyone in her corner at home and in church except Granny--that it's okay to voice your objections and be true to yourself, to listen to that little voice that says, "Hey, wait a minute. How can this be true?" or "What do I really believe?"Q: What is the most important idea or thought you would like readers to have after reading your book?A: That a fascination with science and our beginnings need not preclude belief in a higher power--God, the Universe, whatever you prefer to call it. Fundamentalists on either side (both religion and science) tell children they must make a choice. But Mary Mae puts them both together. Seeing a litte crab swimming around in a restaurant tank, she says, "I know just by watching that crab that my trilobite was alive, whether Mama thinks so or not. I know the Lord loved that trilobite as much as he loves this crab." And when she hears Miss Sizemore's description of the Big Bang, she says, "Sounds like Creation to me." That's what I would like readers to remember.Grade 5-7 Mary Mae has always accepted the conservative, religious teachings of her family, including a very literal interpretation of the Bible. However, the arrival of her granny and a new teacher cause the 10-year-old to question everything she has ever known. When Miss Sizemore starts to teach the class about fossils, Mary Mae begins asking questions of the adults in her life, and her mother decides it would be better for Mary Mae to be homeschooled. At no point in the story does the child ever question the existence of God she only sees God doing things in a different way. While her mother chooses to see science as an enemy to her beliefs, Mary Mae sees it as an extension of God's work. Miss Sizemore opens her up to a new world, where inquisitiveness is not only valued, but is key. Here the relationship with Granny is also crucial to the story she is always there to listen to Mary Mae and does not discourage her. This simple act of support gives the child the confidence she needs to not give up her quest for knowledge. This is a great story with valuable lessons. Told in an Appalachian dialect, it not only depicts real feelings about religion, but also shows the people behind them as good. It is both a lovely coming-of-age story and a lesson in respect between religion and science. Kerry Roeder, The Brearley School, New York City Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Mary Mae and the Gospel Truth | [
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23,044 | 2 | Of the recent biographies for youth about Michelle Obama, this title delves into the greatest depth on the subject of the First Ladys family roots, reaching back to stories of her ancestors who toiled as slaves on a rice plantation in South Carolina. These historical chapters might feel tangential to readers seeking fast facts, but they add welcome context to Obamas inspiring story. When the text does focus solely on the First Lady, it offers a strong sense of who Obama was as a child, her solid upbringing, and her adult choices, all bolstered with numerous quotes from Obama and those who know her best, including her husband. Focused mostly on her youth and early years of marriage, the book does include a few references to the Obamas new life in the White House, including family details that will interest a young audience: My daughters are doing chores, Obama has told the White House staff, for example. Two sections of color photos and appended source notes for direct quotes complete this timely, highly readable biography. Grades 5-8. --Gillian Engberg"Of the recent biographies for youth about Michelle Obama, this title delves into the greatest depth on the subject of the First Lady’s family roots . . . historical chapters . . . add welcome context to Obama’s inspiring story . . . [A] timely, highly readable biography."  —Booklist; Title: Michelle Obama: An American Story | [
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23,045 | 12 | A Junior Library Guild Selection; Title: ER Vets: Life in an Animal Emergency Room | [
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23,046 | 12 | Book by HOUGHTON MIFFLIN; Title: Journeys: Student Edition Volume 2 Grade 1 2011 | [
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23,047 | 2 | Deja can't wait for her birthday party: the presents, the games, the hope that this time my daddy might come for my birthday. When Dejas classroom nemesis tries to siphon off the guests to her own party, Dejas high spirits fizzle, but her best friend Nikki, her guardian Auntie Dee, and an elderly neighbor keep her moving forward. The realistic view of Deja's week and the sensitive yet never soppy portrayal of characters make this a fine entry in the Nikki & Deja series, one of the few early-chapter-book series featuring African American girls. Booklist Little girls, little girls...they can be mean sometimes. Deja's birthday is coming up, and she is filed with all the anticipation a soon-to-be-eight-year-old can hold. Will her absent father come? Will she get the special ring from her Auntie Dee? Things fall apart when Antonia, Deja's nemesis, decides to have a just because sundae-and-trampoline party at the same time, with the result that everyone chooses Antonias party. This straightforward plot explores Dejas reaction to the unexpected turn and makes few judgments of who is right and wrong. Perhaps Antonia is jealous of Deja and Nikkis close friendship? Maybe she didnt sabotage Dejas party? In the end, when Deja finds out how much she means to her Auntie, she gets the best present of all. A clear typeface, ample white space and Freemans occasional black-and-white illustrations make this accessible to new chapter-book readers, although a note printed in unlinked cursive might confuse some. Likeable and independent African-American girls are a rare find in early chapter bookslets hope these two can start a trend. Kirkus Reviews In this successor to Nikki & Deja (Clarion, 2008), Deja looks forward to her eighth birthday party. While her father's absence has taken its toll, she hopes that he will come to the celebration. A few days before the event, Auntie Dee unexpectedly leaves for a business trip, and Deja must stay with their neighbor, Miss Ida, who serves turnips and has a black-and-white TV. At school, Deja learns that her nemesis, as Miss Ida calls Antonia, intends to hold an extravagant Just Because bash that will coincide with Deja's more modest plans. Deja worries that their classmates will choose to go to Antonias party. Thankfully, her friend Nikki provides constant support, and Auntie Dees return results in clarity and perspective. The narrative is a bit contrived, although it is realistic that there is no resolution of Dejas longing for her father. Early chapter-book readers will relate to the protagonists authentic emotions as English acknowledges the challenges and complexities of classroom life. School Library Journal An accessible story of recognizably real grade-school politicking and enduring friendship thats suitable for reading aloud or alone. Fans of the duo will rejoice at their return. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Karen English is the author of several books for young readers, including the novel FRANCIE (Farrar, Straus & Giroux), which received a Coretta Scott King Honor Award. Her previous book for Clarion, Hot Day on Abbott Avenue, was named an ALA Notable Children's Book and was praised by the Jane Addams Peace Association for its "nuanced portrait of the inner workings of young girls' relationships."She lives in Los Angeles, California.; Title: Nikki and Deja: Birthday Blues | [
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23,048 | 12 | Practiew book for kindergarten, volume 2. Unit 4 (Let's Find Out) Unit 5 (Growing and Changing), and Unit 6 (Look at Us). Each page has an exercise with full directions to the teacher in small font at the bottom of the page. Illustrations are used. Where the student writes the area is lined.; Title: Journeys: Practice Book Consumable Volume 2 Grade K | [
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23,049 | 12 | Educational: English language & literacy; Title: Journeys: Student Edition Volume 4 Grade 1 2011 | [
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23,050 | 2 | "These will be an effective way to introduce animal habits and to link them to human behavior, and they may elicit audience interest in further discussion and exploration." BulletinSteve Jenkins has written and illustrated many nonfiction picture books for young readers, including the Caldecott Honor-winning What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? His books have been called stunning, eye-popping, inventive, gorgeous, masterful, extraordinary, playful, irresistible, compelling, engaging, accessible, glorious, and informative. He lives in Boulder, Colorado with his wife and frequent collaborator, Robin Page. www.stevejenkinsbooks.com; Title: Time to Sleep | [
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23,051 | 12 | Isbn 0547251564 is for the student text book.; Title: Journeys: Grade 4, Student Edition | [
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23,052 | 12 | Book by James Baumann; Title: Journeys: Level 2.1, Student Edition | [
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23,053 | 12 | Rare Book; Title: Journeys: Student Edition Volume 3 Grade 1 2011 | [
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23,054 | 2 | PreS-Gr 2-Oliver, a friendly ghost living in an empty house, has a lot of work ahead of him in preparation for his Halloween party. He glides in ghostlike fashion out the door to deliver invitations to the witches, to skeletons Skully and Jake, and to the bats in the cave. However, as he hurriedly heads home, he drops an invitation in front of two human children. Back inside, Oliver must perform the ghost version of preparing for guests: dusting the furniture (by applying dust on it), inviting spiders inside, waking black cats, and making sure that the jack-o'-lanterns are ready. Soon the partygoers arrive; the witches have brought their brooms to share rides, and Skelly and Jake are ready to perform as the "Spooky Bones Band." Then, the two little accidental guests arrive, dressed up as a cow and a jack-o'-lantern. After some quick conferring with the other guests, Oliver decides not to frighten the children, but to welcome them. The children believe that Oliver and the other guests have terrific costumes. They all have a great time, and the next day they invite Oliver to Jack-o'-Lantern's upcoming birthday party. The illustrations, done in watercolor and pencil, are simple, uncluttered, and cartoonlike. Each page has one to two sentences of text. A suitable addition to collections of non-scary Halloween tales.-Roxanne Burg, Orange County Public Library, CA(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.; Title: Trick or Treat | [
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23,055 | 12 | Unusual book; Title: Journeys: Student Edition Grade 5 2011 | [
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23,056 | 12 | Book by HOUGHTON MIFFLIN; Title: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Journeys, Grade 1, Level 1.1 | [
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23,057 | 1 | PreSchool-Grade 1—Emma lives contentedly with her human George, a painter, and an orange cat-until she spies a woman holding his hand. She laments, "A cloud casts a shadow over my happy life." As in Letters from a Desperate Dog (Clarion, 2006), the pooch goes to the library seeking online help from "Ask Queenie." She follows the offered advice to derail the romance ("try wearing a good stinky perfume"), but neither Loretta (the alleged "kidnapper") nor her dog, Hankie, is deterred. Being on her worst behavior only lands Emma further in the doghouse. Back at the library, she discovers that Hankie has also been writing to Queenie about his problems with "an unfriendly, obnoxious, stuck-up mutt." A tumble in a Dumpster full of pizza brings the pair closer together, and when Emma realizes that Loretta is a chef she embraces the idea of her new blended family. In Christelow's comic-strip-style artwork, Emma's inner musings are revealed in thought bubbles. Readers will chuckle at the pup's flair for the melodramatic, but also relate to her feelings of jealousy and her need to belong.—Linda Ludke, London Public Library, Ontario, Canada (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.In this follow-up to Letters from a Desperate Dog (2006), canine Emma lives happily with her human, George. Then another human named Loretta comes along, and she keeps holding Georges hand. Convinced she needs to save George, Emma heads to the library and begins a desperate e-mail correspondence with Queenie, the canine advice columnist. After several amusing high jinks, Emma begins to adjust to her changed circumstances. Christelows exuberant comic-book art humorously shows Emma acting on Queenies consistently unsound advice. Young readers will enjoy this romp and perhaps reflect on how they can deal with changes of their own. Preschool-Grade 2. --Kat Kan; Title: The Desperate Dog Writes Again | [
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23,058 | 12 | Educational: English language & literacy; Title: Journeys, Grade 2, Level 2.2 | [
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23,059 | 2 | Ruth Lercher Bornstein has written and illustrated numerous books, including The Dancing Man, Little Gorilla, Rabbits Good News, and Thats How it is When We Draw. She is also a painter and longtime folk dancer.; Title: Little Gorilla Lap Board Book | [
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23,060 | 11 | "[Jimenez] does a thorough job . . . of describing the difficulties, such as feeling unprepared and disadvantaged when compared to others, that some first-generation college students face . . . There are several kind-hearted mentors and benefactors . . . These gestures of kindness offer readers hope. This book is recommended for the library that already has the first two books on its shelf."--VOYA (3Q3P)"No one who reads these life stories will forget them. Jimnez reaches out to let us walk in his shoes, feel his pain and pride, joy and sorrow, regrets and hope. All three books should be required reading for Californians. Students of Mexican heritage will see themselves. The rest of us will better understand what it takes to make this journey. And we'll all be hanging on for the next book."--Sacramento Bee, Living Here section (pg. D3)"In this eloquent, transfixing account, Jimenez again achieves a masterful addition to the literature of the memoir."--Smithsonian Magazine, Best Books of the Year 2008; Title: Reaching Out | [
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23,061 | 12 | Paperback HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT Grade 3 JOURNEYS Write-In Reader. This book is consumable (designed to be written in). A picture of a dome type tent in a forest (during a snow covered winter night) is on the front cover.; Title: Journeys: Tier 2 Write-In Reader Grade 3 | [
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23,062 | 0 | Linda Sue Park is the author of the Newbery Medal book A Single Shard, many other novels, several picture books, and most recently a book of poetry: Tap Dancing on the Roof: Sijo (Poems). She lives in Rochester, New York, with her family, and is now a devoted fan of the New York Mets. For more infromation visit www.lspark.com.; Title: Keeping Score | [
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23,063 | 12 | Educational: English language & literacy; Title: Journeys: Student Edition Volume 6 Grade 1 2011 | [
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23,064 | 2 | "[R]uminations about the ways that people--and animals--may not be what they seem…provide…entertainment and food for thought." Kirkus 3/15/08Kirkus Reviews"Perfect for beginning chapter book readers…Youngsters will identify with the protagonist…Everything rings true in the book.” SLJ March 2008 School Library Journal"Harper has created a quick enjoyable read in this third 'Grace' book. "- LMC 05/01/08 Library Media Connection"...expertly written in realistic and easy-to-read first-person narrative...Harper perfectly captures the voice and language of a spunky 8-year-old." Pittsburg Post GazetteCharise Mericle Harper is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including the Just Grace series and the Next Best Junior Chef series. Charise lives in Oregon. Visit Charise at chariseharper.com and on Twitter at @ChariseHarper.; Title: Just Grace Walks the Dog (The Just Grace Series) | [
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23,065 | 2 | Gr 5-8Salva and Nya have difficult paths to walk in life. Salva's journey, based on a true story, begins in 1985 with an explosion. The boy's small village in Sudan erupts into chaos while the 11-year-old is in school, and the teacher tells the children to run away. Salva leaves his family and all that is familiar and begins to walk. Sometimes he walks alone and sometimes there are others. They are walking toward a refugee camp in Ethiopia, toward perceived safety. However, the camp provides only temporary shelter from the violent political storm. In 1991-'92, thousands are killed as they try to cross a crocodile-infested river when they are forced out of the country; Salva survives and gets 1200 boys to safety in Kenya. Nya's life in 2008 revolves around water. She spends eight hours a day walking to and from a pond. In the dry season, her family must uproot themselves and relocate to the dry lake bed where they dig in the mud until water eventually trickles out. Nya's narrative frames Salva's journey from Sudan to Ethiopia to Rochester, NY, and, eventually, back to Sudan. Both story lines are spare, offering only pertinent details. In the case of Salva, six years in a camp pass by with the barest of mentions. This minimalism streamlines the plot, providing a clarity that could have easily become mired in depressing particulars. The two narratives intersect in a quiet conclusion that is filled with hope.Naphtali L. Faris, Saint Louis Public Library, MO(c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.*Starred Review* After 11-year-old Salvas school in Sudan is attacked by brutal rebel soldiers in 1985, he describes several terrifying years on the run in visceral detail: The rain, the mad current, the bullets, the crocodiles, the welter of arms and legs, the screams, the blood. Finally, he makes it to refugee camps in Ethiopia and then Kenya, where he is one of 3,000 young men chosen to go to America. After he is adopted by a family in Rochester, New York, he is reunited with the Sudanese family that he left behind. There have been several books about the lost boys of Sudan for adults, teens, and even for elementary-school readers. But Newbery Awardwinning Parks spare, immediate account, based on a true story, adds a stirring contemporary dimension. In chapters that alternate with Salvas story, Nya, a young Sudanese girl in 2008, talks about daily life, in which she walks eight hours to fetch water for her family. Then, a miracle happens: Salva returns home to help his people and builds a well, making fresh water available for the community and freeing Nya to go to school. The switching viewpoints may initially disorient some, but young readers will be stunned by the triumphant climax of the former refugee who makes a difference with the necessities that we all take for granted. Teachers may want to point out the allusion to Nelson Mandelas A Long Walk to Freedom (1995) echoed in this moving books title. Grades 6-9. --Hazel Rochman; Title: A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story | [
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23,066 | 0 | Grade 7 Up—Rinaldi once again takes readers to a historical time and place where strong female protagonists convincingly navigate their circumstances. Beginning in 1764 with Catherine Littlefield's formative years and her courtship and marriage to Nathanael Greene, readers experience life in colonial America on the eve of the American Revolution. Then Caty's daughter Cornelia takes over the narration, describing her life with her family on a plantation in Georgia. The theme of conflict, be it of the political, moral, familial, or gender variety, runs through this novel, and readers primarily experience it through Cornelia's eyes. Her manipulative, blackmailing older sister has told her that Pa is not her father, that Anthony Wayne is, and throughout the story Cornelia tries to learn the truth. Her reactions to her often-tenuous home environment and the weight of wondering who her biological father is demonstrate the strength of her character. In contrast, Caty's character fails under the pressure of her circumstances. The relationships Cornelia has with her brother George and with General Anthony Wayne, two of the few likable characters in the novel, provide a respite from the tumult in her life and for readers. However, the ambiguous ending, even if expected, is likely to leave readers dissatisfied.—Hilary Writt, Sullivan University, Lexington, KY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Beginning in 1764 and ending in 1803, this historical novel has two narrators. The first third is written from the point of view of Caty, who goes to live with her aunt and uncle, nine years later marries Nathanael Greene, and gives birth to their first child in General Washington's camp outside Boston in 1775. The theme of marital infidelity, an odd choice in a book for young people, is introduced early on, when 10-year-old Caty secretly reads her aunt's private letters from Benjamin Franklin and reassures her uncle regarding a rumored love affair. The novel's second strand begins in 1786, when Cornelia, Caty's daughter, tells of growing up on a Georgia plantation. Overshadowing her narrative is the question of whether her mother had an affair with General Wayne during the Revolutionary War and whether he is her biological father. In an appended note, Rinaldi comments on her historical research and separates fact, rumor, and fiction in the story. While she uses her gift for dramatizing family dynamics to good effect, the novel's long time frame, loosely connected narratives, and unattractive jacket art detract from its appeal. Grades 8-10. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: The Family Greene | [
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23,067 | 2 | Hans and Margret Rey created many books during their lives together, includingCurious George, one of the most treasured classics of all time, as well as other favorites likeSpottyandPretzel.But it was their rambunctious little monkey who became an instantly recognizable icon. After the Reys escaped Paris by bicycle in 1940 carrying the manuscript for the originalCurious George, the book was published in America in 1941. More than 200 Curious George titles followed, with 75 million books soldworldwide. Curious George has been successfully adapted into a major motion picture and an Emmy-winning television show onPBS.; Title: Curious Baby My First Nursery Songs (Curious George Book & CD) (Curious Baby Curious George) | [
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23,068 | 2 | Product Description Martha has lost her collar and ended up at the local animal shelter. It falls to her to organize a pound break for all her new doggy friends but she soon discovers freedom isn't much without a family. When Martha's owner finally comes to take her home, she realizes that she can't leave her shelter friends behind. Martha, Helen, and her friends cook up a spectacular plan--Wagstaff's first Top Dog Show--to find families for all of the pound pooches! The book will include a cast of characters introduction and two pages of word-fun activities. Susan Meddaugh was born and raised in Montclair, New Jersey. She graduated from Wheaton College, where she studied French literature and fine arts. After working briefly with an advertising agency in New York, she moved to Boston and worked at a publishing company for ten years, first as a designer, then art editor, and finally as art director. While there, she did the illustrations for GOOD STONES (Houghton Mifflin) by Anne Epstein, and then decided to strike out on her own as a freelance illustrator and creator of children's books. Since that time, Susan has written and illustrated many popular books for children, including MARTHA SPEAKS, which was chosen as a NEW YORK TIMES Best Illustrated Book for 1992. In 1998 she was awarded the New England Book Award, given by the New England Booksellers Association to recognize a body of work. Her work also was acknowledged with a New York Times Best Illustrated Award. She lives in Sherborn, Massachusetts.; Title: Shelter Dog Blues (Martha Speaks Chapter Books) | [
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23,069 | 15 | The Hubble captured this image of Jupiter and its moon, Ganymede, on April 9, 2007. Credit: NASA/ESA and E. Karkoschka (University of Arizona) The Hubble Space Telescope travels in a curved orbit around Earth and will not hurtle off into space. Credit: NASA/ESA The Hubble Space Telescope captured this image of a protoplanetary disk surrounding a young star in the Orion Nebula. Most scientists believe these protoplanetary disks--the birthplace of planets--are common where you find clusters of young stars. Credit: NASA, C. R. O'Dell and S. K. Wong (Rice University) "Gasp-worthy photographs should fire up the most sluggish imaginations....For [science fiction fans] this title should be essential reading."—The Bulletin"The book is filled with the amazingly clear, color-enhanced images of planets, stars, and nebulae...but Scott also explains the less showy but significant science made possible by the Hubble’s instruments."—The Horn Book"Scott’s tribute will leave readers with both stars in their eyes and a real appreciation for one of the most significant technological wonders of the past century."—School Library Journal; Title: Space, Stars, and the Beginning of Time: What the Hubble Telescope Saw | [
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23,070 | 2 | Gr 7 UpSenior Daniel True is short, pale, and round, hence his nickname the Michelin Man, or Mitch, for short. His former elementary school best friend, Horst Diamond, is the star quarterback and BMOC at their Seattle high school. Mitch's ambition is to be an ace investigative reporter, la Woodward and Bernstein, but the new editor of the school newspaper assigns him to cover sports. Worse still, Coach McNulty makes it clear that Mitch's job is to be Horst's cheerleader. McNulty intends to ride his star player to a college coaching job, and he won't let Mitch do anything to jeopardize that opportunity. While covering a practice, Mitch notices Angel Marichal, a senior transfer student. Angel is clearly the best athlete in the school, but McNulty keeps him hidden, playing second string, changing his jersey number, and denying any interview requests. Mitch knows that McNulty and Angel are hiding something, and he is determined to get to the bottom of it. What he finds is far different from what he suspects, and along the way his personal and journalistic ethics are tested. Deuker has crafted another entertaining and readable football story. The game descriptions are well done and will appeal to players and fans. Many teens who dreamed of being a star as children but don't make the team in high school will identify with Mitch.Anthony C. Doyle, Livingston High School, CA Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.*Starred Review* Deuker (Gym Candy, 2003) really cranks up the suspense in his newest pageturner, combining a Seattle high-school football teams march toward the state championship game with a school reporters investigation of an apparent ringer that the coach has slipped in to bolster the defense. Mitch doesnt think much of his new assignment as sports reporter, but when he sees how Coach McNulty keeps Angela reclusive new student who shows star-quality abilities in practicebenched until late in each hard-fought game his suspicions are aroused. Thrilled to think that he has caught wind of an actual cheating scandal, Mitch digs into Angels past. What he discovers stirs up far more trouble than he has bargained for, and pitches him into a series of terrifying situations. The game action alone is riveting even for readers who dont know a naked bootleg from a hook-and-ladder play, but Deuker enriches the tale with several well-tuned subplots and a memorable narrator/protagonist who turns a corner on his own self-image while weathering brutal tests of his courage and determination. Definitely one for the top shelf. Grades 7-10. --John Peters; Title: Payback Time | [
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23,071 | 12 | Softcover Book; Title: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Journey Practice Book, Grade 2, Vol. 1 | [
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23,072 | 12 | Grade 1 Tier 2 Write in Reader; Title: Journeys: Tier 2 Write-In Reader Volume 1 Grade 1 | [
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23,073 | 6 | Product Description A new activity book inspired by Melinda Long's hilarious, bestselling picture books How I Became a Pirate and Pirates Don't Change Diapers, with colorful artwork by Caldecott Honor recipient David Shannon. Have the heave-ho, blow-the-man-down, very best time of your life with coloring pages, activities, pirate tattoos, and Cannonball! card game. "Paired with Shannon's energetic acrylics of a colorful crew of pop-eyed, snaggly toothed pirates seen from a variety of zany viewpoints (including upside down) and a small boy who is clearly having the time of his life, this rollicking adventure is sure to be a favorite with the storytime crowd." School Library Journal, Laurie Edwards, West Shore School District, Camp Hill, PA How I Became a Pirate"Long's piratical dialogue still delivers a juicy read-aloud: what reader of any age won't relish the opportunity to say "Aargh!" or declare "Rock on!" as the crew does in unison when Braid Beard orders them to rock Bonney Anne to sleep? And Shannon's voluptuously colorful and comic paintings runneth over with comic mayhem, sly details (somehow, the pirates manage to find a pirate show on Jeremy's TV) and no end of goofy expressions. Ages 3-7." Publisher's Weekly Pirates Don't Change DiapersAwards for How I Became a Pirate:Book Sense Book of the YearA Nick Jr. Best Book of the YearA New York Times #1 BestsellerA Book Sense National BestsellerA Publishers Weekly BestsellerA Los Angeles Times BestsellerAn ALA Notable Childrens BookA School Library Journal Best BookAn IRA-CBC Childrens Choice; Title: Pirates Activity Book | [
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23,074 | 12 | Paperback HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT Journeys Write-In Reader Student Edition, Grade 2 consumable (designed to be written in). This book has the picture (on the front cover) of a model of the Space Shuttle on it's launch pad.; Title: Journeys: Tier 2 Write-In Reader Grade 2 | [
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23,075 | 12 | Book by HOUGHTON MIFFLIN; Title: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Journeys, Grade 1, Level 1.5 | [
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23,076 | 0 | Product Description Hurry up! Come one--come all!We're off to watch the bats play ball!You'll never forget your first game: the green so green, the presence of heroes past, and togetherness with family and friends, rooting for the home team.But you think humans are the only ones who enjoy America's national pastime? Grab your bat--the other kind--and your mitt, and join these captivating bats as they flutter off to watch their all-stars compete. How about a mothdog? Or some Cricket Jack?In sweeping compositions that transport fans to the rightside-up and upside-down world of bats at play, Brian Lies treats us to a whole new ballgame.PreS-Gr 3As in Bats at the Beach (2006) and Bats at the Library (2008, both Houghton Harcourt), Lies's luminous acrylic illustrations are the highlight here. The bats are earnest and cuddly, with translucent eyes and twitchy noses. Here, they're engaged in a topsy-turvy baseball game of dizzying perspectives. The game is played on the ground, though the participants swoop, glide, and soar around the bases and the spectators hang upside down above them in the stands. The illustrations, with brilliant colors and eye-catching details, carry the story when the verses fall flat. Fans will enjoy the bats' version of the game: flying vendors offer mothdogs and Cricket Jack, as the grounds crew marks the baselines with powdered sugar and rakes the pitcher's mound with a fork. Careful readers will find plenty of inventive details to make this latest outing to the bats' nocturnal world worthwhile.Marilyn Taniguchi, Beverly Hills Public Library, CA Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.; Title: Bats at the Ballgame (A Bat Book) | [
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23,077 | 1 | Hans and Margret Rey created many books during their lives together, includingCurious George, one of the most treasured classics of all time, as well as other favorites likeSpottyandPretzel.But it was their rambunctious little monkey who became an instantly recognizable icon. After the Reys escaped Paris by bicycle in 1940 carrying the manuscript for the originalCurious George, the book was published in America in 1941. More than 200 Curious George titles followed, with 75 million books soldworldwide. Curious George has been successfully adapted into a major motion picture and an Emmy-winning television show onPBS.; Title: Curious George Travel Activity Kit | [
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23,079 | 2 | "The realistic depiction of the childrens emotions and ways of expressing them will resonate with readers. Great for discussion, this involving and, at times, riveting chapter book has something to say and a deceptively simple way of saying it."Booklist, starred review"Short chapters, realistic dialogue and social dynamics, humor, and suspense will keep even reluctant readers turning pages to the satisfying conclusion."School Library JournalJacqueline Davies is the talented writer of several novels and picture books, including The Lemonade War series and The Boy Who Drew Birds. Ms. Davies lives in Needham, Massachusetts, with her family. Visit her website at www.jacquelinedavies.net.; Title: The Lemonade Crime (The Lemonade War Series) | [
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23,080 | 0 | Hans and Margret Rey created many books during their lives together, includingCurious George, one of the most treasured classics of all time, as well as other favorites likeSpottyandPretzel.But it was their rambunctious little monkey who became an instantly recognizable icon. After the Reys escaped Paris by bicycle in 1940 carrying the manuscript for the originalCurious George, the book was published in America in 1941. More than 200 Curious George titles followed, with 75 million books soldworldwide. Curious George has been successfully adapted into a major motion picture and an Emmy-winning television show onPBS.; Title: Curious George Colors Eggs Early Reader | [
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23,081 | 13 | Gr 57Silvey traces the influences and happenings that would take Pete Seeger, born to classical musician parents, from a place of wealth down to the union halls, small towns, and never-ending crusade against injustice. Seeger is shown learning from the likes of Alan Lomax and Woody Guthrie and coming to understand economic inequality, workers' rights, and civil rights. To bring the message of folk music and peace to a greater audience became Seeger'sand by extension this book'squest. Through personal interviews, as well as primary source materials, Silvey creates a flowing biography for the middle school audience. She succeeds in portraying the strength of the singer's convictions, even in the face of adversity, which included a 10-year persecution by the House Un-American Activities Committee. Each chapter begins with a verse from Seeger's repertoire of musicsome original and others renditions of traditional songs. VERDICT The subject is presented in such a way that readers will feel close to Seeger and be inspired to pursue more information on him and the causes he fought for.Sharon M. Lawler, formerly at Randolph Elementary, Randolph AFB, TX; Title: Let Your Voice Be Heard: The Life and Times of Pete Seeger | [
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23,082 | 2 | Praise for Annie's Adventures:"Baratz-Logsted's tales of thrills, suspence and hijinks should satisfy adventure-seeking young readers."--Kirkus ReadersWhat the kids are saying about the Sisters Eight:"The Sisters 8 is really suspenseful and funny. I can't wait for the next one!"--Indrani Kharbanda, age 10"I love the Sisters 8 series because I love mysteries.My cousins, friends, and my sister and I like to play the Sisters 8 and we are each a different sister. I also like that the sisters are 8 years old like me." -- Claire Williams, 8 years old"I like it! My favorite part [in Annie's Adventures] is when they go to the toy store."--Ian Richardson, age 5Lauren Baratz-Logsted has written books for all ages. Her books for children and young adultsinclude the Sisters Eight series, The Education of Bet and Crazy Beautiful. She lives with her family in Danbury, Connecticut.; Title: Petal's Problems (The Sisters Eight) | [
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23,083 | 15 | Hans and Margret Rey created many books during their lives together, includingCurious George, one of the most treasured classics of all time, as well as other favorites likeSpottyandPretzel.But it was their rambunctious little monkey who became an instantly recognizable icon. After the Reys escaped Paris by bicycle in 1940 carrying the manuscript for the originalCurious George, the book was published in America in 1941. More than 200 Curious George titles followed, with 75 million books soldworldwide. Curious George has been successfully adapted into a major motion picture and an Emmy-winning television show onPBS.; Title: Curious George Rain or Shine (CGTV 8x8) | [
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23,084 | 2 | Mary is a sweet, thoughtful preschooler, who is faulted more often for speaking too softly than for calling attention to herself. After she asks her mother to take her shopping for a first-birthday present for her baby brother, Mary finds herself standing in the middle of a crowded toy store while her mother is so busy talking with a friend that shes unaware of Marys quietand ineffectualefforts to identify the gift shed like to purchase. Eventually, Mary finds a louder voice with which to assert herself and all is made right. In images of expressive, bubble-headed Mary, Monescillo uses colorful watercolors occasionally textured with the underlying open-weave canvas and the addition of chalky pigments. Bridges text employs a gentle rhythm and spare language to create a real story out of its underlying theme: being polite and assertive are both important. Preschool-Grade 1. --Francisca Goldsmith; Title: Mary Wrightly, So Politely | [
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23,085 | 2 | A baby loon lives safe and secure with his mother in the woods. But when Mama Loon dives for the babys dinner and disappears, he worries because she has never been gone so long and imagines all manner of scary possibilities. In his search to find her, which to him seems endless, he learns to dive. But still no mama. Hunters illustrations artfully complement the story arc. In the beginning, watercolor washes of subtle blues and greens establish serenity. As the tension builds, a double-page spread of wavy water whipped by wind and pelted by rain surrounds the tiny loon baby, capturing his fear and loneliness. Another dramatic image shows a close-up of the loon as he wails a mournful, wavering cry right before his joyful reunion with his mama. This lovely picture book addresses a childs fear of abandonment and offers the reassurance of a mothers love. Preschool-Grade 2. --Patricia Austin"This lovely picture book addresses a child's fear of abandonment and offers the reassurance of a mother's love."Booklist"Guaranteed to hit the mark with anyone who's ever felt lost and alone." Kirkus Reviews"While understated, the story has a sturdy quality that should stand up to repeated read-alouds." Publishers Weekly; Title: Loon Baby | [
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23,086 | 15 | "The open-ended quality of the verse and the visual nature of the subject create plenty of opportunities for the art. The striking scratchboard illustrations use black lines, shapes, and crosshatched shading on white backgrounds to create strong compositions, while watercolor washes add subtle warmth and brilliance. . .There are, of course, many school uses for this, but just reading it aloud at home will make the everyday fascinating."Booklist, starred review"The observations, from a few words to a couple sentences, are tucked neatly into Krommess gorgeous scratchboard spreads."School Library Journal, starred review"Exquisitely simple and memorable."Kirkus, starred review"From the endpapers that gather together all the spirals depicted to the spiraling text on the title page verso, this book is elegantly constructed, and as poetry, picture book, or nonfiction, a success in every way."The Horn Book,starred review"This is one of those rare childrens books that make you look at the physical world differently. . .spirals are beautifulwhether we see in them hints of infinity, the promise of unfolding potential, or the embodiment of mathematical perfection."Publishers Weekly,starred review; Title: Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature | [
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23,087 | 6 | Virginia Lee Burton (1909-1968) was the talented author and illustrator of some of the most enduring books ever written for children. The winner of the 1942 Caldecott Medal for THE LITTLE HOUSE, Burton's books include heroes and happy endings, lively illustrations, and a dash of nostalgia. She lived with her two sons, Aristides and Michael, and her husband George Demetrios, the sculptor, in a section of Gloucester, Massachusetts, called Folly Cove. Here she taught a class in design and from it emerged the Folly Cove designers, a group of internationally known professional artisans. She is the author of many classic children's picture books, including MIKE MULLIGAN AND HIS STEAM SHOVEL and KATY AND THE BIG SNOW.; Title: Mike Mulligan Travel Activity Kit | [
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23,088 | 2 | Hans and Margret Rey created many books during their lives together, includingCurious George, one of the most treasured classics of all time, as well as other favorites likeSpottyandPretzel.But it was their rambunctious little monkey who became an instantly recognizable icon. After the Reys escaped Paris by bicycle in 1940 carrying the manuscript for the originalCurious George, the book was published in America in 1941. More than 200 Curious George titles followed, with 75 million books soldworldwide. Curious George has been successfully adapted into a major motion picture and an Emmy-winning television show onPBS.; Title: Curious Baby My Growing World (Curious George Fold-Out Board Book and Growth Chart) (Curious Baby Curious George) | [
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23,090 | 2 | Gr 8 UpSuicidal, anorexic Lisabeth thinks she is hallucinating when Death (who looks a lot like a certain dead grunge rock star) rings her doorbell, hands her a set of scales, and informs her that she is now one of the four riders of the ApocalypseFamine, specifically. When ignoring the scales and the giant war horse grazing in the front yard doesn't work, Lisabeth takes up the mantle of Famine and rides out to areas marked by the excess of gluttony and decimated by starvation. It's not long before she learns how to spread hunger and discord, and maybe even how to balance the scales in the areas of the worst suffering. She meets fellow ridersWar, who encourages her destructive tendencies, and Pestilence, who councils her to find balance because, Well, if everyone dies, I'd be out a job, wouldn't I? At the heart of this slim novel is a teen struggling with serious food issues, and the storytelling is both realistic and compassionate. If the metaphor of an anorexic as Famine is obvious, the writing is never preachy, and it allows an interesting exploration of both intensely personal food issues and global ones. This book has an excellent hook and is short enough to recommend to reluctant readers.Caroline Tesauro, Radford Public Library, VA(c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Seventeen-year-old Lisabeth is fighting a series of demons the only way she knows how: by refusing to eat. Her cold, acerbic mother; distant father; and friends who disapprove of her and each other all trigger her inner Thin Voice, which derides food, confirms her fatness, and shames her into the control necessary to reject food. As she sinks deeper into anorexia, she summons Death, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, who in turn assigns her a black steed and a scale and transforms her into Famine, another of the Four Horsemen. Kessler has written an unusual allegory about eating disorders, one that works on several levels. As Lisabeth gallops across the world, she witnesses examples of both gluttony and starvation. Using her newfound power, she combats famine, visits horror upon the privileged, and strives to bring balance to the world, all while ignoring the need for balance in her own life. Kessler offers a refreshingly new approach to the YA eating-disorder genre that reinforces the difficulty of conquering these diseases. Grades 7-10. --Frances Bradburn; Title: Hunger | [
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23,091 | 2 | Kindergarten-Grade 3When bubble-gum-loving Chavela finds a package of Magic Chicle at her corner store, she can't wait to chomp it. The little girl is delightfully surprised when it makes a giant bubble that carries her across California, Arizona, and Texas to the Yucatn, where she learns how the sap, or chicle, from sapodilla trees becomes her beloved bubble gum. An author's note describes how chicle harvesting has declined since gum manufacturers started using synthetic ingredients. It also explains how sapodilla trees grow in disappearing rain forests and provides Web sites where children can learn more about rain forest preservation and sustainable farming. By confining these environmental messages to her note, Brown creates a charming story that celebrates the joys of gum chewing, and of natural beauty, without becoming didactic. The text is full of strong verbs, such as "swooped," "popped," and "chomped," which underscore the energetic glee of childhood. Clever fonts also enhance the text. Spanish words appear in different typefaces and colors. Meanwhile, Morales's bright candy colors perfectly evoke chewing gum's various and vivid hues. Luminescent pinks and oranges are the dominant colors, further enhancing the story's joyful tone. The illustrative details also underscore the child's Mexican-American heritage. For example, there is corn drying in the kitchen, and traditional embroidery on Abuelita's dress. Children of all backgrounds will enjoy her adventures.Mary Landrum, Lexington Public Library, KY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted."Magic realism blends with rain-forest conservation in this picture book about a young Latina girl who travels, across time and space, from the U.S. to Mexico at the time when her grandmother grew up there...Kids will want to chew their own bubblegum as they listen to this exciting magical journey, handsomely illustrated in brilliantly colored double-page spreads."--Booklist"Chavela, who loves chewing gum, buys a pack of "Magic Chicle," and the enormous pink bubble she blows propels her over the jungles of the Yucatan...Morales's luminous acrylics in rich, candy hues infuse it with a homespun magic."--Publishers Weekly; Title: Chavela and the Magic Bubble | [
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23,092 | 2 | PreS-Gr 2Master storyteller Van Allsburg's latest children's book is about a frustrated hamster. He is bought by a girl and given the name Sweetie Pie, but she quickly grows tired of him and tries to sell him. As Sweetie Pie is passed from child to child, he yearns for the freedom of nature and a life uncaged. But his caretakers are unfortunately negligent; he's overfed, frightened by a large dog, abused inside an exercise ball, and finally forgotten in the snow. Children looking for a cute story about a misunderstood hamster will find this title bittersweet, in the vein of The Velveteen Rabbit. The story might serve as a cautionary tale for children who need lessons about how to treat their pets, but the more dismal scenes make it less than ideal for storytime. Van Allsburg's backgrounds and designs feel much more simplistic than previous works, and his normal sepia color scheme has been traded in for bright colors and limited shadow, keeping the book's tone as lighthearted as possible given its serious nature. Although a departure from his other masterpieces like Jumanji (1991) and Polar Express (1985, both Houghton Harcourt), Misadventures of Sweetie Pie is an additional purchase for most collections.Peter Blenski, Greenfield Public Library, WIChris Van Allsburg is the winner of two Caldecott Medals, for Jumanji and The Polar Express, as well as the recipient of a Caldecott Honor Book for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. The author and illustrator of numerous picture books for children, he has also been awarded the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in childrens literature. In 1982, Jumanji was nominated for a National Book Award and in 1996, it was made into a popular feature film. Chris Van Allsburg is a former instructor at the Rhode Island School of Design. Visit him atchrisvanallsburg.com.; Title: The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie | [
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23,093 | 13 | PreS-Gr 2-Tallulah is a wonderful dancer and she's certain that she will be chosen for the principal role in the upcoming ballet recital. However, she's worried that her scatter-brained younger brother, Beckett, who just began taking ballet lessons, might not be chosen even for a minor part. As Tallulah warns and encourages Beckett, she imagines the accolades that will come her way when she stars in the production, complete with thunderous applause and beautiful bouquets. Tallulah is dismayed when Beckett earns a leading role and she is relegated to the cast. Although the story line is immersed in the world of dance, Singer's picture book (Clarion, 2012) offers a lesson in handling the universal feelings of disappointment and sibling jealousy. She doesn't shy away from the messiness of emotions, but rather offers an honest perspective of Tallulah's tantrum and her need to be noticed. Alexandra Boiger's watercolor illustrations and her use of fainter washes to depict Tallulah's imagination are brilliant. Christina Moore's narration is clear and precise, and she accurately portrays Beckett's character in just four syllables, "Uh-huh, uh-huh." Page-turn signals are optional.-Terri Perper, Middletown Public Library, MD(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.; Title: Tallulah's Solo | [
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23,094 | 12 | Go Math!: Student Edition Grade K 2011 ( 2011) [Paperback] home school edition HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT Publisher; Title: Go Math!: Focal Point Student Edition Grade K 2011 | [
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23,095 | 2 | Russell and Shawn call themselves the PS Brothers: P is for poop, S is for scoop, and Brothers is because they’re best friends. Scooping poop is the fastest way to earn money to buy a puppy. These two are crazy about dogs. And they’re sure that once their puppy grows into a tough dog, no one will ever pick on them for being weak or poor again. Unfortunately, getting a puppy is not that easy. Russell and Shawn don’t count on uncovering a dog-fighting ring—and that can bust apart a dream faster than a dog can sniff out a bone.But doing the right thing might still get them what they want—and maybe even more.; Title: The PS Brothers | [
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23,096 | 15 | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Science Florida: Student Edition Interactive Worktext Grade 2 2012 (Hmh Science 2012 (K - 8)); Title: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Science Florida: Student Edition Interactive Worktext, Grade 2 | [
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23,097 | 2 | Hans and Margret Rey created many books during their lives together, includingCurious George, one of the most treasured classics of all time, as well as other favorites likeSpottyandPretzel.But it was their rambunctious little monkey who became an instantly recognizable icon. After the Reys escaped Paris by bicycle in 1940 carrying the manuscript for the originalCurious George, the book was published in America in 1941. More than 200 Curious George titles followed, with 75 million books soldworldwide. Curious George has been successfully adapted into a major motion picture and an Emmy-winning television show onPBS.; Title: Curious George Says Thank You Book and Stationery Kit | [
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23,098 | 1 | "Once again, Pinkwater combines a goofy plot, myth and fairy tale references, and an obvious affection for yesteryear Los Angeles in a supernaturally funny read."--Booklist"In this amiably goofy sequel to The Neddiad (2007), sharp-tongued Yggdrasil (Iggy) Birnbaum takes center stage . . . Iggy breaks her narrative off abruptly in the midst of the happy ending, promising a further sequel to readers who find trips into Pinkwaters odd noggin diverting."--Kirkus Reviews"Nobody does this kind of witty confection better than Pinkwater, the original point-and-click mind."--Horn Book"Like The Neddiad, this sequel packs wacky characters, absurd plot twists and improbable outcomesand every page offers goofy, offbeat fun . . . With his trio once again victorious, Pinkwater serves up another dose of lighthearted entertainment."--Publishers Weekly"The latest Pinkwater is nothing special, only the usual wonderful . . . There is fun all along the way . . . in short, another Pinkwater, and that is enough."--New York Times Book ReviewDaniel Pinkwater is crazy about writing, and has been trying to learn how to do it for fifty years. He has written about a hundred books, all but two or three of them good. People who own radios may know Daniel Pinkwater as a popular commentator and childrens book reviewer on National Public Radio. At one time, he lived in Los Angeles, went to a fancy private school with the children of movie stars, and ate in The Hat numerous times. He lives with his wife, the illustrator and novelist Jill Pinkwater, and several dogs and cats in a very old farmhouse in New Yorks Hudson River Valley.; Title: The Yggyssey: How Iggy Wondered What Happened to All the Ghosts, Found Out Where They Went, and Went There | [] | Train |
23,099 | 15 | Book by HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT; Title: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Science: Student Edition Interactive Worktext Grade 3 2012 | [
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