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23,300 | 1 | Paul Galdone was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1907 and emigrated to the United States in 1928. After finishing his studies at the Art Student League and the New York School of Industrial Design, Mr. Galdone worked in the art department of a major publishing house. There he was introduced to the process of bookmaking, an activity that was soon to become his lifelong career. Before his death in 1986, Mr. Galdone illustrated almost three hundred books, many of which he himself wrote or retold. He is fondly remembered for his contemporary style, bright earthy humor, and action-filled illustrations, which will continue to delight for generations to come.; Title: The Folk Tale Classics Keepsake Collection | [
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23,301 | 12 | The Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries are a team of professional lexicographers with advanced degrees in various scholarly fields. The editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work with expert consultants to ensure that the content of our publications is as accurate and as up-to-date as possible.; Title: The American Heritage Student Science Dictionary, Second Edition | [
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23,302 | 15 | Gr 68Cheetahs, the smallest of the big cats, are superbly adapted to their habitat and to running down their prey with blinding bursts of speed. Here Montgomery focuses her scientific attention and literary craft on the work of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) and its efforts to save the cheetah from threatened extinction. Quartered in Namibia, CCF director Laurie Marker and her team analyze scat, measure trees where cheetahs congregate, collect DNA to follow genetic lines, breed cheetahs for ultimate release in the wild, and rescue these animals from captivity when possible. Another major thrust is educating farmers, herders, and future farmers/herders (children) in how to coexist with a large predator that often prefers wild meat to domestic animals. To this concern, CCF breeds large Kangal guard dogs and sells them (at low cost) to herdsmen. Montogomery's lucid prose flows smoothly, and Bishop's elegant color photos bring it all into crystal focus. Interspersed with the narrative are information pages on specific topics, such as "Secrets of DNA" and "Taking the Measure of a Tree." Similar in scope to this team's excellent The Tapir Scientist (2013) and Kakapo Rescue (both Houghton, 2010), this is a readable, informative, and elegant book on an equally elegant feline.Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NYThe latest entry in the Scientists in the Field series finds award-winning collaborators Montgomery and Bishop visiting a cheetah reclamation preserve in Tanzania for close-up looks at how orphaned or injured animals are rescued, nurtured, and prepared (when possible) for release back into the wild. Along with sharp views of the facilitys experts and student volunteers working with cheetahs and taking general wildlife counts, Bishop provides plenty of stunning cheetah photographyboth full-body and head shotsto beautifully complement Montgomerys detailed descriptions of daily routines, research projects, and medical procedures. The text also extends its coverage of wildlife conservation issues in explanations of how the facilitys passionately dedicated head, Laurie Marker, works to turn local herders from being part of the problem to becoming part of the solution by working to save these beautiful, threatened creatures. This is yet another engaging, well-designed entry into an essential series. Grades 5-8. --John Peters; Title: Chasing Cheetahs: The Race to Save Africa's Fastest Cat (Scientists in the Field Series) | [
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23,303 | 12 | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is the world's largest provider of materials for pre-K12 learning, leading the way with innovative solutions and approaches to the challenges facing education today. With origins dating back to 1832, the Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. For more information, visit www.hmhco.com.; Title: Learning with Curious George Kindergarten Reading | [
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23,304 | 12 | this is the student Common core Writing handbook for Grade 3; Title: Journeys: Writing Handbook Student Edition Grade 3 | [
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23,305 | 1 | PreS-Gossie, Gertie, BooBoo, and Peedie each dye their Easter eggs red, blue, purple, and yellow, respectively. Gossie hides hers in the grass. Gertie hides her in a haystack. BooBoo hides hers in a pot filled with tulips. And Peedie hides his under a green turtle. A while later, the goslings are surprised when they find their eggs missing and go on a real Easter egg hunt. They find them wrapped in shiny green ribbon as Ollie proudly looks on. Small, creative details appear hidden on each page, such as a snail, a butterfly, a piece of green ribbon, a frog, and a spider. Ollie sports an adorable rabbit-ear cap. The crisp illustrations, done in pen, ink, and gouache, show the characters in action. For example, each time Ollie hides an egg, he has to use his beak, or webbed feet, while pushing very hard, which emphasizes his small size and weight, in relation to the egg. Fans of Dunrea's series will love this new installment. It's festive and pure fun.-Anne Beier, Hendrick Hudson Free Library, Montrose, NY(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted."The simple declarative phrases and gently humorous illustrations are just right for the age group...Stickers are included."--Publishers Weekly"Gossie and her friends are back, dyeing Easter eggs...As in the other "Gossie and Friends" books, the illustrations are bright watercolors against a white background. Fans and newcomers alike will be delighted with this latest installment."--School Library Journal"As with all of his books, the overall effect is just this side of too-cute-for-words, landing it in exactly the right range of adorable. Although toddlers and young preschoolers may be mystified at the madness behind Ollies method, as he steals his compatriots hidden eggs and then hides them again, therell be more than pleased by his triumphant ending."--Kirkus; Title: Ollie's Easter Eggs (Gossie & Friends) | [
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23,306 | 0 | The authors and illustrators included in this treasury are:Rick Allen Karen Beaumont Calef Brown Eileen Christelow Olivier Dunrea Christine O'Connell George Debi Gliori Laura Huliska-Beith Dana Jensen Kate Kiesler Maxine Kumin Renata Liwska Bob Raczka H.A. Rey Peter Reynolds Joyce Sidman June Sobel Tricia Tusa Deborah Underwood Jackie Urbanovic Wendy Watson Don and Audrey Wood Pamela Zagarenski; Title: The Family Bedtime Treasury with CD: Tales for Sleepy Times and Sweet Dreams | [
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23,307 | 0 | "Children will easily appreciate the humor, and the book would fir well into classroom collections." School Library Journal"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: Funny Bone Jokes and Riddles (Martha Speaks) | [
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23,308 | 0 | 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: Martha Speaks: Thanksgiving Reunion (Chapter Book) | [
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23,309 | 15 | LOIS EHLERT has created many picture books, including Leaf Man, Pie in the Sky, In My World, Growing Vegetable Soup, Planting a Rainbow, and the bestselling Waiting for Wings. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.; Title: A sembrar sopa de verduras / Growing Vegetable Soup bilingual board book (Spanish and English Edition) | [
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23,310 | 2 | "Hearts will go out to Bobby as he learns that being true to himself is as important as realizing his dreams."-Publishers Weekly; Title: Also Known as Rowan Pohi | [
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23,311 | 0 | PreS-Gr 2-The man in this jaunty, rhyming title is a kind soul who shows kids how to entertain themselves, whether it's dancing capriciously with a bison or bear or playing music on a dinosaur's back. He ushers in some good, old-fashioned fun and makes sure that everyone gets home safely in the end. This is the first time that Mahy's poem has been published in picture-book format. The language is rhythmical and great for reading aloud. Dunbar's illustrations work harmoniously with Mahy's words to create the ultimate experience for readers. The artist uses fanciful shapes and splashes of color that give youngsters a sense that something very special is happening. A lively selection for preschool storytime and a great addition to most collections.-Cass Mabbot, Seattle Public Library, WA(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.This rhyming romp provides a bit of delightful tomfoolery for storytime. When a sandy-haired young boy and girl make a painting of a Willy Wonka-ish man with a funny hat and ruby cheeks, he flies off the wall like a somersault star and merriment commences as the trio frolics through their imaginations with kangaroos, baboons, dinosaurs, and a bison in high heels. Together they all play music, blow bubbles, and eat cake in their friendly fandandical way, and as they tingle and tongle and tangle across full-page spreads with plenty of white space, joyful nonsense shapes made with watercolor and collage do their own dances of silly fun in step to the undulating words. This innocently surreal and deceptively effortless depiction of play highlights the skills of two masters of the craft (the Hans Christian Andersen Awardwinning Mahy passed away in summer 2012) and is great fun for reading aloud, moving along to, and enjoying. Preschool-Grade 1. --Andrew Medlar; Title: The Man from the Land of Fandango | [
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23,312 | 2 | Hansand MargretReycreated 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.www.curiousgeorge.com.; Title: Curious George Librarian for a Day (CGTV Early Reader) | [
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23,313 | 2 | "This gently lilting read-aloud is just right for bedtime, or anytime your child could use a little extra comfort. You’ll go ga-ga yourself over the adorable watercolors of babies around the world." --Parenting , September 2008"Put two titans of kids' books together for the first time, and what do you get (besides the urge to shout, "What took you so long?")? The answer: an instant classic . . . there's real magic at work here."--Publishers Weekly, starred review"Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes gently presents--but never preaches--a satisfying lesson about humanity and international harmony."--BookPage"A standout for its beautiful simplicity, this picture-book collaboration between Fox and Oxenbury aims a message of diversity and tolerance at very young children. . . . Clusters of adorable mulitcultural babies from around the world toddle across the pages until just one child receives three kisses on the nose from her loving mom, a sweet gesture that parents will want to act out with their own children. A gentle, joyous offering."--Booklist, starred review"Fox's lilting verse just has to be read aloud, and preschoolers will quickly pick up on and join in on the anticipated refrain. Oxenbury's spacious illustrations, featuring her irresistible round-headed tots (and, of course, plenty of chubby baby digits), emphasize the babies' differences and will engage even the youngest listeners in the on-page action."--The Horn Book Magazine, starred review"In 'Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes,' two beloved picture-book creators — the storyteller Mem Fox and the artist Helen Oxenbury — merge their talents in a winsome look at babies around the world."—The New York Times Book Review"A witty and winsome look at babies around the world that has a toe-tapping refrain: the words sound easy and familiar, as though they have been handed down to children forever. And the story ends with a pitch-perfect moment: one little baby who is 'mine, all mine.' "--The New York Times Book Review, Notable Children's Books of 2008"'Light as air and sweet as honey' might be a way to describe this delectable confection about babies, here, there and everywhere."--The Globe and MailWichita Eagle, Great Gift Recommendations 2008 MEM FOX is the author of many acclaimed books, including Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes, Possum Magic, Koala Lou, Time for Bed, and, for adults, Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever. She lives in Adelaide, Australia.; Title: Diez deditos de las manos y Diez deditos de los pies / Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes bilingual board book (Spanish and English Edition) | [
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23,314 | 1 | Hansand MargretReycreated 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.www.curiousgeorge.com.; Title: Jorge el curioso va a una fiesta de disfraces/Curious George Goes to a Costume Party (Bilingual) (Spanish and English Edition) | [
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23,315 | 12 | Paperback HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT Journeys Grade 2 Write-In Reader.; Title: Journeys: Write-in Reader Grade 2 | [
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23,318 | 12 | Rare Book; Title: Math in Focus: Singapore Math 1B, Student Edition | [
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23,320 | 12 | Journeys Benchmark and Unit Tests grade 1 Workbook.; Title: Journeys: Benchmark Tests and Unit Tests Consumable Grade 1 | [
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23,321 | 2 | Gr 8 Up-A former Navy SEAL describes his journey from aiding victims of violence to protecting people and, now, living a life of service. Modeling parts of his engaging memoir on the "Choose Your Own Adventure" stories he loved as a child, Greitens describes events along his path, preceding each with a short "You" segment presenting a moral dilemma taken from his own life. As a college student he began seeing the results of violence in the world with summers in China, Bosnia, and Rwanda. At home, he trained as a boxer to build his strength. After graduation he worked with Bolivian street children. At this point, halfway through the narrative, there is a series of black-and-white photographs. After a Rhodes scholarship to Oxford, realizing that "courage and compassion are two sides of the same coin," and determined to become someone who protected those in need, he joined the Navy SEALS. That difficult training takes up most of the second half of the book, which concludes with a few scenes from his service in Iraq; a description of The Mission Continues, his nonprofit organization; and an exhortation to readers to live lives of service as well. Adapted from the adult title The Heart and the Fist (Houghton, 2011), this volume has been rearranged, shortened, and streamlined in ways sure to appeal its new audience.-Kathleen Isaacs, Children's Literature Specialist, Pasadena, MD(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted."In a young-adult marketplace crowded with fictional tales for and about teen women, it's a relief to discover a book that reaches through the miasma of video games and sports biographies into the minds and hearts of young men, especially one that is so well executed. An autobiography that seeks to lead by example, "The Warrior's Heart" largely fulfills its mission with a story that's as relatable as it is inspiring." - Los Angeles Times "It's no small feat to make a difference in somebody's life, and Greitens has written a book that is a fitting honor to all the people who made a difference in his. By sharing these stories with young readers, he now has a chance to make a difference in a few more."- The New York Times; Title: The Warrior's Heart: Becoming a Man of Compassion and Courage | [
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23,322 | 12 | Rare Book; Title: Math in Focus: Singapore Math 1A, Student Edition | [
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23,323 | 2 | K-Gr 2-Mouse lists friends to make cards for for Valentine's Day, realizes that Mole is her best friend, and gets "a funny feeling inside-like butterflies in her stomach." As Mole takes out art supplies, he thinks, "Valentine's Day is about love" and experiences "butterflies in his stomach" and a flushed face. Mole teaches Mouse how to cut a heart shape from paper and enhance letters with glue and glitter, and Mouse writes words on the cards. While she receives anonymous valentines and wonders who sent them, she wishes that Mole would ask her to the Valentine's Day dance. She discovers an invitation that someone has placed beneath rose petals in a box of chocolates, asking her to be at the party at four. When she arrives, she discovers that Mole is her "secret valentine," and "together, they stepped out onto the dance floor." Detailed pencil and gouache illustrations set the stage and capture the action. Directions for making a valentine are included. This heartwarming, early chapter book unfolds with perfect pacing, and every word advances the plot, provides information, or delivers humor. A delightful addition.-Laura Scott, Farmington Community Library, MI(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.As Valentines Day draws near, Mouse and Mole keep quiet about the funny, butterflies-in-the-stomach feeling that each has for the other. They make Valentine cards for all their friends and deliver them together. When Mouse receives a note and gifts from her Secret Valentine, she is baffled. Who can it be? Readers will guess his identity long before she does, but thats part of the books appeal. Charming ink-and-watercolor illustrations brighten every page. The gentle, simply written tale unfolds in four chapters, followed by two pages of instructions for making Valentine cards. A pleasant entry in the Mouse and Mole series. Grades K-2. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: Mouse and Mole: Secret Valentine (A Mouse and Mole Story) | [
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23,324 | 2 | Eileen Christelow was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in a family of avid readers. It was in high school that she first made the leap from reader to writer, publishing her first stories in her high schools magazine.After studying art history and drawing in college, she discovered a love of photography and began building a career as a photographer. Her interest in childrens books was always strong, and after the birth of her daughter, she began thinking about writing one of her own. Her first book, Henry and the Red Stripes, was published in 1981.Since then, she has written and illustrated numerous best-selling picture books includingten popular books about the Five Little Monkeys, Letters from a Desperate Dog, and Vote! She lives with her husband in Dummerston, Vermont, and you can learn more about her life and work on her website, www.christelow.comand on www.fivelittlemonkeys.com.; Title: Five Little Monkeys Jump in the Bath (A Five Little Monkeys Story) | [
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23,325 | 18 | Gr 1-3-Mr. Geo, guide and teacher figure, takes children on a tour of these two states. Each page introduces a place, historical event, or topic, offering report-ready facts in a narrative format. Florida struggles to work material into the colorful and active pages, focusing mainly on Disney and the beach, which may be what beginning readers already know about the state. New York does a better job of integrating factual content into the text, much of it historical and about New York City, but even independent readers may struggle with some vocabulary. The illustrations and text layouts make these books appear easier than they really are. The vocabulary is fairly specific and advanced. The glossaries clarify some of the unusual words, but new readers may still be frustrated without further explanations of words and topics. As supplements to state-specific material, these books might pique interest in a state or point children to topics for further reading.-Leila Sterman, Chappaqua Library, NY(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted."As supplements to state-specific material, these books might pique interest in a state or point children to topics for further reading."—School Library Journal; Title: Celebrating New York: 50 States to Celebrate (Green Light Readers Level 3) | [
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23,326 | 0 | Grade 3 Volume 1 of Student Edition Journeys Common Core; Title: Journeys: Common Core Student Edition Volume 1 Grade 3 2014 | [
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23,327 | 18 | Marion Dane Bauer has written more than one hundred children's books, including picture books, easy readers, early chapter books, and novels. She won a Newbery Honor for On My Honor, a middle grade coming-of-age story. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. www.mariondanebauer.com.; Title: Celebrating California: 50 States to Celebrate (Green Light Readers Level 3) | [
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23,328 | 13 | Innovative and creative writing and editing for magazines, books and TV scripts.; Title: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Activity Book | [] | Test |
23,329 | 2 | PreS-In this jazzy little board book, each page denotes someone (or something) eating, e.g., "A spoonful for THE CAT!/A spoonful for THE MAILMAN,/a spoonful for THE DOLL!" The die-cut pages are all focused on food consumption, and THE SUPERHERO and THE DINOSAUR provide some humor to rev up the repetition. Illustrations are done in pencil and digital art. The bright hues bleed off the page. A creative way to demonstrate to toddlers to open wide and enjoy a meal.-Anne Beier, Hendrick Hudson Free Library, Montrose, NY(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.; Title: Spoonful: A Peek-a-Boo Book | [
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23,330 | 2 | "As always, the authors keep readers giggling . . . Good, merry fun dances on every page, with bubbling humor for child and adult alike."Kirkus Reviews"The Klise sisters have their formula down to a science: a heavily illustrated, comedic/ghostly mystery revealed in a series of letters and documents by a quirky cast whose pun-filled names are truly groanworthy."Booklist; Title: Till Death Do Us Bark (43 Old Cemetery Road) | [
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23,331 | 0 | Journeys: Common Core Student Edition Volume 2 Grade 3 2014; Title: Journeys: Common Core Student Edition Volume 2 Grade 3 2014 | [
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23,332 | 2 | PreS-K-When a long-necked dinosaur serves as the bus, none of the kids want to miss school. Though everyone loves Gus-the city even builds a special road just for him-the principal finally tires of complaints about him knocking down traffic lights and getting tangled in phone wires and removes him from the road. Relegated to the school gym, Gus makes a swimming pool with his tears and finds a new life as the school's playground, with a swing on his tail and his long neck serving as a slide. In tone and visual details, this gentle story is reminiscent of Syd Hoff's classic Danny and the Dinosaur (HarperCollins, 1958). Lynn's scratchy, childlike watercolor and pencil cartoons have a daydreamy quality that suits Liu's simple text. Gus's story holds universal appeal; even a dinosaur can learn to turn lemons into lemonade.-Kathleen Kelly MacMillan, Carroll County Public Library, MD(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Gus, a large apatosaurus, has found his niche in the big city: he serves as a vehicle for transporting children to school. More huggable than a yellow school bus, the dinosaur is loved by the children and they look forward to riding Gus the dinosaur bus to class each day. Recently, however, his huge size has become a problem for city workers and the complaints are increasingGus accidentally creates potholes, knocks roofs off buildings and gets tangled in wires. When told he can no longer carry children to school, Gus tears surprisingly help direct him to his new and equally satisfying line of work. The watercolor-and-pencil illustrationsin gray, black, red, and greenhave a childlike quality and vitality, and the endpapers are, appropriately, apatosaurus green. Read this along with Tomi Ungerers Crictor (1983), a story about another friendly and helpful reptile. Preschool-Kindergarten. --Maryann Owen; Title: Gus, the Dinosaur Bus | [
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23,333 | 18 | Gr 1-3-Mr. Geo, guide and teacher figure, takes children on a tour of these two states. Each page introduces a place, historical event, or topic, offering report-ready facts in a narrative format. Florida struggles to work material into the colorful and active pages, focusing mainly on Disney and the beach, which may be what beginning readers already know about the state. New York does a better job of integrating factual content into the text, much of it historical and about New York City, but even independent readers may struggle with some vocabulary. The illustrations and text layouts make these books appear easier than they really are. The vocabulary is fairly specific and advanced. The glossaries clarify some of the unusual words, but new readers may still be frustrated without further explanations of words and topics. As supplements to state-specific material, these books might pique interest in a state or point children to topics for further reading.-Leila Sterman, Chappaqua Library, NY(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.; Title: Celebrating Florida: 50 States to Celebrate (Green Light Readers Level 3) | [
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23,334 | 2 | Gr 25Rabinowitz is a wildlife conservationist and spokesperson for the Stuttering Foundation of America. When he was a boy, he discovered that, despite severe speech challenges, he had a gift for communicating with animals. The book charts his story through college and his travels to the jungles of Belize. Eventually, he overcomes his stutter enough to speak before the prime minister on behalf of the jaguars. Chien's acrylic and charcoal illustrations perfectly capture the tenacious, loving spirit of the author as a boy and a lonely, intrepid young man. Chien has a flair for painting animals as well as portraying Rabinowitz's condition with empathy. One page, drenched in a moody mauve, depicts his anguished face and hands gripping at his throat as he tries to "push words out." With the flip of a page, readers see the boy awash in yellow sunlight, surrounded by animals, his face completely relaxed as he speaks fluently. Rabinowitz's text is elegant, if at times slightly wordy for the target audience: "In this animal's eyes are strength and power and sureness of purpose." The emotional resonance of the text, urgency of the issues discussed, and breathtakingly beautiful illustrations make this book a winner. The story will help children empathize with their peers with speech issues and will be a lifeline to those with special needs or who feel like outsiders for one reason or another. Every library should own this book, a testament to the fierce beauty of jaguars and the human spirit.Jess deCourcy Hinds, Bard High School Early College, Queens, NYIn this poignant autobiography, Rabinowitz recalls the alienation he felt as a child who thought he was broken because he could not get his words out fluently. But there are other, more powerful ways of communicating, which Alan knows from the ease with which he talks to animals. As he grows up, he learns to both conquer and embrace the fact that he will always be a stutterer, and he soon becomes an advocate for animals. When, in the forest, he looks into the eyes of a jaguar and sees strength and power and sureness of purpose, readers will feel privileged to be part of this magical experience. Chiens impressionistic illustrations lend a gentle playfulness to the overall solemnity, with muted colors, expressive faces, and arrangements that draw attention to scale and sizeall of which remind us that there are many ways to tell a story, whether you are one with words, like Rabinowitz, or one without any, like the jaguar. A mature look at how some observant children understand the world better than some adults. Grades 1-4. --Amina Chaudhri; Title: A Boy and a Jaguar | [
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23,335 | 2 | R. W. Alley is the illustrator of many beloved books, including the Paddington Bear picture book series. He lives in Barrington, Rhode Island. Visit him at www.rwalley.com.; Title: Annabelle at the South Pole | [
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23,336 | 2 | "The ink-and-watercolor illustrations, done in a pastel palette, display images of lighthouses, beach grass, and other flora along with Gretchen and her siblings, giving readers a vivid depiction of a coastal New England landscape." —KirkusR. W. Alley is the illustrator of many beloved books, including the Paddington Bear picture book series. He lives in Barrington, Rhode Island. Visit him at www.rwalley.com.; Title: Gretchen Over the Beach | [
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23,337 | 12 | Rare Book; Title: Math in Focus: Singapore Math: Student Edition, Book A Grade 3 2013 | [
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23,338 | 1 | Hansand MargretReycreated 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.www.curiousgeorge.com.; Title: Curious George Car Wash (CGTV 8x8) | [
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23,339 | 2 | K-Gr 4The 12 selections in this collection offer a winter wonderland of deftly crafted poetry, fascinating science facts, an amazingly rich vocabulary, and stunning illustrations. In the title poem, the bees are lyrically described, "Born with eyelash legs/and tinsel wings/we are nothing on our own./Together, we are One.Deep in the winter hive,/we burn like a golden sun." In "Big Brown Moose," the animal humorously chants, "I'm a big brown moose,/I'm a rascally moose,/I'm a moose with a tough shaggy hide" Science facts about the animals' lives in harsh winter climates appear in sidebars on each spread. Sidman explores the safe places that allow for survival, such as in the underwater beaver lodge, "In the dim oval room,/they groom, snack, kiss;/strong brown bullets that dive/in the under-ice world." The poet also includes the role of plant species in the process, such as the skunk cabbage that signals spring's arrival as the first plant to sprout through the snow and its importance as it attracts insect pollinators. Readers come to understand that the seemingly barren winter is actually teaming with the hidden activity of plant and animal life. Allen's intricately detailed, hand-colored, linoleum prints jump off the page, wrap around the words, and breathe life into the foxes, voles, swans, wolves, and more. This combination provides a magnificent celebration of winter that delights and informs. A comprehensive glossary of specialized words is included. Douglas Florian's Winter Eyes (Greenwillow, 1999), Barbara Rogasky's Winter Poems (Scholastic, 1995), and Anna Grossnickle Hines's Winter Lights (Greenwillow, 1995) also celebrate the season but cover a wide range of events. Winter Bees distinguishes itself with a focus on the science of animal survival, coupled with superlative illustrations. Readers young and old will enjoy this winter journey and marvel at the wonders of nature.Carole Phillips, Greenacres Elementary School, Scarsdale, NY* "Each poem brings a sense of humor, respect, or wonder to its subject."—Publishers Weekly, starred review * "Concluded with a glossary of big but fascinating words, this is equally suited to curricular units and cozy reads in front of a fire."—Booklist, starred review * "A work to be savored by young artists and scientists."—Kirkus, starred review * "Winter Bees distinguishes itself with a focus on the science of animal survival, coupled with superlative illustrations. Readers young and old will enjoy this winter journey and marvel at the wonders of nature."—School Library Journal, starred review "A handsome, persuasive, and authentic ambassador for creatures in their natural state."—Horn Book Magazine "A collection that's as crisp as the first snowfall, Winter Bees is the pefect way to pass a chilly afternoon."—Bookpage "This author-artist duo makes winter wonder-filled."—Shelf Awareness * "Sidman is a master at retaining overall momentum while giving the individual poems their own form and style."—Bulletin, starred review; Title: Winter Bees & Other Poems of the Cold (Junior Library Guild Selection) | [
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23,340 | 13 | Gr 13Many have thought that poor little Miss Muffet was the sad and dainty victim of a wayward spider. Well, there's much more to her story than curds and whey and running away. Patience Muffet is tired of being asked to conform to society's norms. She is not interested in fancy clothes or arranging flowers, like her mother, nor is she interested in identifying insects, like her father. Her ambition is to master the fiddle. This greatly displeases her mother, and life becomes so miserable that Patience runs away, accompanied by none other than the spider himself! They encounter many adventures and intriguing characters during their journey to find freedom and achievement. Does Patience accomplish her goals and break the mold, or does she return to her expected role? Written as a screenplay for a musical, this picture book is very different in format and compelling. Geared toward older children, this selection would be more easily performed or enjoyed alone, rather than used as a read-aloud. There are many facets to delve into and explore. There is the meat of the story, beautifully told in verse, as well as a musical narration by a trio of observers. In addition, there are stage notes in text boxes that set the scene and conversational text in speech bubbles. All of these elements come together on each page to create a narrative that brims with life. The illustrations, rendered in mixed media, are as intriguing and diverse as the text. VERDICT A richly complex fractured fairly tale well suited for classroom sharing, performance, or readers' theater.Amy Shepherd, St. Anne's Episcopal School, Middleton, DE; Title: Miss Muffet, or What Came After | [
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23,341 | 13 | K-Gr 3-Composed with much alliterative, musical language, and onomatopoeia, this narrative flows beautifully, telling the story of the friendship and collaboration between composer Igor Stravinsky and dancer Vaslav Nijinsky. Focusing on the changes to their work and personal styles that resulted from their meeting to the culmination of their efforts, the ballet The Rite of Spring, the story conveys their composition process in a lively, upbeat fashion, with a percussive vocabulary. This book would be the perfect accompaniment in music lessons exploring the 100th anniversary of the famous work, and may inspire young musicians to create their own and definitely different work. Children may be surprised to learn about the commotion the composition caused, and the riotous ballet is sure to catch their attention. Vibrantly colored illustrations, inspired by Matisse and Picasso, of the musical notes, instruments, and dancers depicted, enhance the tone of the story and complement the text well. A detailed note from the author, complete with photographs, provides interesting background information about Stravinsky, Nijinsky, and The Rite of Spring.-Alison Donnelly, Collinsville Memorial Public Library, IL(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.*Starred Review* One of the problems with musician biographies for younger kids is that they are usually not familiar with the artists or their sounds. Words and art have to work together to give a sense of the music and be invigorating enough that readers will want to seek it out themselves. Thats where this book excels. The title and the bright cover will initially grab kids: Stravinsky at the piano; Nijinsky posing; both framed by a rainbow of musicians, dancers, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and more. Inside, the text has a beat all its own as it first introduces the two men and how they worked alone, while noting that they both dreamed of something different. Their collaboration brought the world The Rite of Spring (They took Russian folk dances and Russian songs / they squared them and flattened them, twisted and cubed them / turning them into something different and new), which opened to a riot in Paris during its premier. The acrylic artwork captures the innovation, the noise, and the excitement in swirling, whirling images crowded with color and movement. Jumbled faces and bodies, reminiscent of those found in Toulouse Lautrecs posters, add to the mix. This one will make kids want to sit down and listen to the music for themselves. Grades 2-4. --Ilene Cooper; Title: When Stravinsky Met Nijinsky: Two Artists, Their Ballet, and One Extraordinary Riot | [
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23,342 | 2 | Wally Kennewickett, intrepid boy scientist, and his loyal dachshund, Noodles, combat a plot for world domination in a new steampunk series for younger readers. The famous Kennewickett family owns the Amazing Automated Inn, run by electrical automatons whose energy comes from the lightning harvester on the hotel roof. One day, President Theodore Roosevelt visits in disguise, requesting help from Wallys parents to defeat an evil hypnotist. But while the adults are gone, danger arrives at the inn. Fast paced and funny, with plenty of alliteration and word definitions provided by Noodles, it carries hints of both Lemony Snickets wordplay and the absurdity of M. T. Andersons Pals in Peril series. Ample inset illustrations break up the text and draw the reader into an alternate past in which technology takes a different turn. Noodles narrates and does not waste time delving into humans motives or nuanced emotions. Young, precocious readers and older readers looking for a shorter read will enjoy this first title in the Gadgets and Gears series. Grades 2-4. --Suzanne HaroldA Winter 2013-14 Kids' Indie Next List pick "Fast paced and funny, with plenty of alliteration and word definitions provided by Noodles, it carries hints of both Lemony Snicket's wordplay and the absurdity of M. T. Anderson's Pals in Peril series. . . . Young, precocious readers and older readers looking for a shorter read will enjoy this first title in the Gadgets and Gears series."Booklist "[An] auspicious first book. . . . Hamilton makes the comedic most of her premise. . . . Noodles's antics and droll, mannered narration make him the indisputable star of this show." Publishers Weekly "Steampunk with training wheels for the chapter book set. . . . Sly humor . . . nifty, gear-laden illustrations . . . [an] imaginative, engaging premise." Kirkus Reviews ; Title: The Mesmer Menace (Gadgets and Gears) | [
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23,343 | 18 | Marion Dane Bauer has written more than one hundred children's books, including picture books, easy readers, early chapter books, and novels. She won a Newbery Honor for On My Honor, a middle grade coming-of-age story. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. www.mariondanebauer.com.; Title: Celebrating Texas: 50 States to Celebrate (Green Light Readers Level 3) | [
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23,344 | 2 | R. W. Alley is the illustrator of many beloved books, including the Paddington Bear picture book series. He lives in Barrington, Rhode Island. Visit him at www.rwalley.com.; Title: Mitchell on the Moon | [
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23,345 | 12 | Correlated to Common Core Standards. These new test preparation workbooks thoroughly cover Common Core State Standards for grades two through eight. These workbooks provide skill-specific remediation, testing tips, and focused practice to help students achieve higher scores on standardized tests.; Title: Higher Scores on Standardized Test for Math: Reproducible Grade 4 | [
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23,346 | 1 | Gr 24Jenkins and Page present a collection of facts about animals and their eggs. The layout is divided into spreads that present a different topic ("Where should I lay my eggs?" "Egg Packaging") in an introductory paragraph. That's followed by several examples ("Incubation" describes the male emperor penguin, which keeps eggs warm in a brood pouch), accompanied by beautiful illustrations rendered in Jenkins's trademark cut-and-torn paper collages, scattered across the page, leaving the copious amount of white space characteristic of this team's style. Some cases tend toward the grotesque (readers learn that the spider wasp stings a spider, lays her eggs on its body, and leaves it as food for her hatchlings), but all are presented in a purely scientific, factual tone. A diagram at the beginning of the book gives readers a look at the actual sizes of different eggs (a tarantula's, a leopard frog's, a scorpion fish's). The work concludes with cross-sectional diagrams of chicken and alligator eggs, showing the interior at different stages of development. There's also a list of very brief facts about each of the animals pictured. VERDICT Like Jenkins and Page's other works, this delightful purchase combines big, bold illustrations with intriguing science. A solid addition to the 590s.Jill Ratzan, I. L. Peretz Community Jewish School, Somerset, NJ"Created from cut and torn papers with interesting coloration and textures, Jenkins' distinctive illustrations show up well against the white backgrounds. This intriguing presentation will be an asset to many kindergarten and primary-grade classes."—Booklist "Appealing, accessible, and accurate, this is another admirable creation."—Kirkus "Like Jenkins and Page's other works, this delightful purchase combines big, bold illustrations with intriguing science.—School Library Journal  ; Title: Egg: Nature's Perfect Package | [
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23,347 | 1 | Hansand MargretReycreated 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.www.curiousgeorge.com.; Title: Where Is Curious George?: A Look and Find Book | [
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23,348 | 11 | "Delightfully comical, providing a satisfying story that will appeal to the whole family, from toddlers through adults."Kirkus, starred review "French provides Whatley with bare-bones scaffolding on which to build comic moments of Wombat munching, napping, and tussling with reindeer."Publishers Weekly"Charming and slight, the humor shines through the spare text and Whatley's expressive paintings of the lazy wombat."School Library Journal"Succinct sentences and episodic pacing allow Wombat's adventures to speak for themselves."Horn Book"Jackie French's succinct narration works charmingly with Bruce Whatley's depictions of the myopic, carrot-loving quadruped that accidentally stows himself on Santa's sled."Wall Street Journal; Title: Christmas Wombat | [
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23,349 | 2 | In the fourth and final title in the Riders of the Apocalypse series, Death is suicidal. Because his soul mate did not follow him into the world of sadness and dying, the Grim Reaper has decided to end it all, a decision that will mean the end of humanity. Fortunately, he doesnt consider the fact that high-school senior Xander Atwood, although similarly depressed, might worm his way into Deaths heart and provide insight that could change his mind. Kessler once again highlights a common teen affliction, this time depression, in her allegory of hopelessness turned to hope. The three Riders featured in the other booksFamine, Pestilence, and Warintervene in Deaths (and Xanders) deep sadness and decision to take his own life. The series is a strong and unique attempt to encourage troubled teens to consider their options and accept the help they need, while exposing all readers to the pain their friends may be experiencing. Grades 7-10. --Frances Bradburn; Title: Breath | [
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23,350 | 15 | PreS-Gr 2As an unnamed boy steps outside into the winter snow, he discovers a fantastical playground for his imagination to run rampant. He rouses an imaginary snow friend, a castle, and even a dragon that takes flight across the wintery pages. The brief text has a pleasant simplicity that rambles with a tempered pace while focusing attention on the more weighty and inspiring pictures. Often occurring within sentences, the page turns feel a bit choppy but don't distract too much from the imaginative narrative, inscribed with a touch of poetry. Although there is also something slightly disjointed about the storyin particular, a scene where the snow friend is left behind while the protagonist takes off with the dragon, this book is a solid purchase. The oil-paint illustrations have a likable levity, such as in the boy's slack expression of boredom as he steps backward into the snow, his brother having refused to come out and play. Gill's use of color highlights the boy's red coat, the soft greens of the house, and the golden orange of the dragon, and maintains a lively air despite the soft browns and icy blue shades mixed into the austere landscape. Complete with a nod or two to Ezra Jack Keats's classic The Snowy Day, Outside is a fun opportunity to take a leap of the imagination into softly rendered wintery pages and settle into the wonderland of the outside world.Erin Reilly-Sanders, Ohio State University, Columbus; Title: Outside | [
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23,351 | 1 | Hans and Margret Rey created many books during their lives together, including Curious George, one of the most treasured classics of all time, as well as other favorites like Spotty and Pretzel. 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 original Curious George, the book was published in America in 1941. More than 200 Curious George titles followed, with 75 million books sold worldwide. Curious George has been successfully adapted into a major motion picture and an Emmy-winning television show on PBS. www.curiousgeorge.com.; Title: Curious George Tool Time (CGTV Board Book) | [
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23,352 | 2 | Gr 5-8-Imogene Eustacia Wellington, 12, is sure that she is failing miserably at being a princess. The book her mother has given her, The Art of Being a Princess, tells her to be everything she thinks she is not. (The novel's chapter titles are princess rules, qualified by Imogene, a clever touch.) Taking a break from reading, she wanders down to the mill pond where she is conned into kissing a talking frog to break a witch's curse. Disgusted and shocked to find herself in the body of a frog and the so-called prince turned back into a common wainwright's boy, she is determined to break her spell without passing it on to another unsuspecting victim. Along the way, she is kidnapped by a traveling theater troupe and forced to perform with them. Humorous antics and lots of adventures eventually lead Imogene back to the castle and home. This fractured tale ends happily. Imogene learns that she does have what it takes to be a real princess and saves herself without needing a handsome prince to come to her rescue. Princess-loving girls will be charmed by this story.-D. Maria LaRocco, Cuyahoga Public Library, Strongsville, OH(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.A sympathetic kiss turns kind-hearted Princess Imogene into a frog, who gets carried off by a band of traveling players, in this light, cheerful adventure. Relaxing by the mill pond and feeling neither as good nor as beautiful as she thinks a princess about to turn 13 should, Imogene encounters a talking frog who claims that her kiss will turn him back into a prince. But Harry, the wainwrights boy, turns out to be only one of the pretenders she will encounter in an effort to regain her true form, a journey that takes her far from home with her rescuer, the boy-crazy Luella. Still, all ends well with the wanderers returned and the promise of more appropriate partners in the happy-ever-after. Readers will sympathize with the likable Imogenes predicament as she tries to convince strangers that she really is the person she didnt like being. The action is convincing, carried forward by dialogue and ironic good humor. A satisfying journey for fans of fractured fairy tales. Grades 4-7. --Kathleen Isaacs; Title: Frogged | [
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23,353 | 13 | Eileen Christelow was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in a family of avid readers. It was in high school that she first made the leap from reader to writer, publishing her first stories in her high schools magazine.After studying art history and drawing in college, she discovered a love of photography and began building a career as a photographer. Her interest in childrens books was always strong, and after the birth of her daughter, she began thinking about writing one of her own. Her first book, Henry and the Red Stripes, was published in 1981.Since then, she has written and illustrated numerous best-selling picture books includingten popular books about the Five Little Monkeys, Letters from a Desperate Dog, and Vote! She lives with her husband in Dummerston, Vermont, and you can learn more about her life and work on her website, www.christelow.comand on www.fivelittlemonkeys.com.; Title: What Do Authors and Illustrators Do? (Two Books in One) | [
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23,354 | 2 | Gr 1-3-Martha the talking dog is back. Both books contain easy-to-read chapters that work as stand-alone tales. In Stories, the gang camps out in the backyard and decides to tell science-fiction stories. The characters relay quirky and entertaining plots that range from invading aliens to a nod to Poe with "The Telltale Artichoke Heart." In the first story in Dog, Helen's cousin turns into a collie. As with most body-swapping scenarios, each character comes away with a new appreciation of the other's life. The second story is all about T.D.'s idea to pretend to be a dog for a day. Of course, he finds out that being a canine is not as easy as it seems. Because of the bold, colorful illustrations, familiarity of the characters, and readability of the texts, these titles should prove to be a big hit with the beginning-reader crowd. Activities suggestions add to the appeal. Some of the vocabulary may prove to be challenging, but new words are repeated often and used in context throughout the short chapters. Good choices for Martha's many followers.-Jasmine L. Precopio, Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.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: Martha Speaks: Campfire Stories (Chapter Book) | [
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23,355 | 1 | ALICE SCHERTLE is a poet and the author of many well-loved books for children, including the beloved, best-sellingLittle Blue Truck series,Very Hairy Bear,Button Up!, and All You Need for a Snowman. She lives in Plainfield, Massachusetts.; Title: El camioncito Azul (Little Blue Truck, Spanish Edition) | [
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23,356 | 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 Learning Library | [
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23,357 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1Slipper lives a happy life with Mrs. Fluffy Slippers. When the old woman moves, the poor tabby is left behind in the commotion. Chasing after the moving van, she gets lost and decides that she will adopt a new owner. Portrayed from the perspective of a cat, all humans are cleverly depicted as various pairs of footwear. Slipper rejects Ms. Muddy Boots, High Tops, and Mr. Big Boots and finally runs into Miss Shiny Shoes, whom she accepts, and who serendipitously reunites her with Mrs. Fluffy Slippers. Mader's full-spread pastels portray Slipper with realistic feline expressions that cat lovers and owners will immediately recognize. The depictions of poignant moments, such as the tiny cat in an immense dark forest with only the word Lost! above her or Slipper contentedly sprawled out on her owner's feet, are sure to capture the audience's attention and affection, and make them root for the intrepid feline. A neatly told story, sweet without being saccharine, that charms from beginning to end.Yelena Alekseyeva-Popova, formerly at Chappaqua Library, NY(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.This tale of a lost cat who searches for someone new to adopt should appeal to every child with a pet (or hoping to have one). Slipper the cat has always lived with a little old lady in a little old house in a little old town. Mrs. Fluffy Slippers moves out one day to live with her daughters family, and in the bustle, Slipper is left behind. So Slipper sets out to find a new family. Maders cozy pastels lend a lustrousness and depth to the illustrations, which, in a nice touch, are mostly shown from a cats-eye point of view, often of footwear. For example, Slipper encounters Mrs. Iron Shoes, and readers get a view of a horses legs and one human boot in a stirrup. Slipper rejects each potential owner until she follows a small pair of shiny shoesto Mrs. Fluffy Slippers, now in her daughters home. A fresh tweak on the ever-absorbing and satisfying lost-and-found pet story. Preschool-Grade 2. --Connie Fletcher; Title: Lost Cat | [
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23,358 | 0 | 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: Martha Speaks: Martha Go, Go, Goes Green! (Reader) | [
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23,360 | 16 | LOIS EHLERT has created many picture books, including Leaf Man, Pie in the Sky, In My World, Growing Vegetable Soup, Planting a Rainbow, and the bestselling Waiting for Wings. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.; Title: Lois Ehlerts Growing Garden Gift Set | [
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23,361 | 2 | "As with the earlier books, preschoolers and their caretakers will be amused by these oh-so-familiar battles." Horn BookOLIVIER DUNREA is the creator of beautiful and well-loved childrens books. A painter and a sculptor, his work centers around farms, animals, architecture, and folklore. He lives in the tiny village of Narrowsburg, New York, in the Catskill Mountains.; Title: Gideon: It's Play Time, Not Naptime! (Gossie & Friends) | [
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23,362 | 2 | GLENN STOUT is a freelance writer, author, and editorial consultant and has served as series editor of The Best American Sports Writing since its inception. He is the author ofYoung Woman and the Sea andFenway 1912,andhas collaborated with Richard JohnsononRed Sox Century, Yankees Century, The Cubs and The Dodgers. Stout has lived in and around Boston for 20 years, and currently lives in Vermont.; Title: From Hardships to Championships (Good Sports) | [
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23,363 | 13 | 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 Dance Party CGTV Reader | [
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23,364 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1A little boy is unhappy about a move to a new town, and as the family drives away from their familiar neighborhood, everyone in the car shares his sorrow. Slowly, the child's spirits lift, and he realizes that the new house may actually become a home. Concisely chosen, two-word phrases accompany the atmospheric illustrations, which aptly portray the youngster's changing emotions and tell the complete story. Drawn in ink with Prismacolor Tone, the collagelike pictures first show the boy and his dog struggling to prevent the movers from taking their possessions. The scenes of the family sadly waving good-bye to neighbors are shadowy and gray with overcast skies and a torrential downpour. Gradually the mood and palette brighten. At dusk, they drive into their new town. The movers unload the truck, and the boy explores his new room, spotting a friendly kid through the window. The new pals spend the evening catching fireflies and happily wave to each other as their mothers call them in for the night ("Good friend/Good bye"). Pair this engaging story about the uncertainties of moving with Phillis Gershator's Old House, New House (Marshall Cavendish, 2009).Linda L. Walkins, Saint Joseph Preparatory High School, Boston, MA*Starred Review* Told from a childs visceral, emotional perspective, this picture book depicts a familys long-distance move. Bad day / Bad box / Bad mop / Bad blocks / Bad truck / Bad guy / Bad wave / Bad bye. So begins Underwoods simple, understated text, which combines with Beans expressive ink and watercolors. A boy sporting a red-striped shirt actively resists as movers (depicted only from the waist down) load boxes and belongings in the pouring rain. The stressed-out family drives off in their overstuffed car, but gradually the sun comes out and life begins to look better. After a refreshing night at a motel (Blue pool / Loud ice), they finally arrive at their reassuring destination: New kid / Good throw / New bugs / Good glow / Good tree / Good sky / Good friend / Good bye. Beans artwork is a delight, fleshing out the storys outlines with interesting details that encourage further conversation. Stresses are realistically depicted, but theres never much doubt that this resilient family will adjust. Perfect for story hours or one-on-one sharing. Pair with Laurel Crozas I Know Here (2010) or Judith Viorsts Alexander, Whos Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move (1995). Preschool-Grade 2. --Kay Weisman; Title: Bad Bye, Good Bye | [
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23,365 | 2 | GLENN STOUT is a freelance writer, author, and editorial consultant and has served as series editor of The Best American Sports Writing since its inception. He is the author of Young Woman and the Sea and Fenway 1912, and has collaborated with Richard Johnson on Red Sox Century, Yankees Century, The Cubs and The Dodgers. Stout has lived in and around Boston for 20 years, and currently lives in Vermont.   ; Title: Against All Odds: Never Give up (Good Sports) | [
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23,366 | 0 | K-Gr 2At dusk, a woman, child, and dog hurry out of the park and pass by a bakery, though the wool-capped girl clearly wants to stop. They enter their apartment, where Dad has dinner ready, and everyone looks happy except the girl, who's staring dolefully at a cap that sits atop a small suitcase. In the next illustration, as the windows reflect the night, a book about Amelia Earhart lies open on the couch as the mother, in her airline pilot's uniform, seems to coax her child into returning the cap she's hiding behind her back. Turn the page, and beyond the entry hall filled with winter clothes, skates, and sled, the mother is folding and packing clothes into her overnight bag. Only then do the words begin: "In the deep woolen dark,/as we slumber unknowing,/let the sky fill with flurry and flight." This haunting invocation summons geese, snowflakes, and a heavy whiteness that refracts the golden city lights. Krommes shows viewers the city from the rooftops, from the back of goose wings, and from the statues in the park. When the poem says, "Let urgent plans founder," we see the airport waiting room, where the mother gazes out at snowplows under the planes as a sign announces flight cancellations. Any child might be wishing for snow to "change the world before morning," to "make it slow and delightful and white," but here, as a stunning series of scratchboard (similar to woodcut) and watercolor pictures reveal, the petitioner is a girl who longs to have both her parents home with her to sled down a steep white slope and to visit that bakery at last. VERDICT This simply perfect book is a must-have piece of portable poetry and art for all collections.Susan Weitz, formerly at Spencer-Van Etten School District, Spencer, NY; Title: Before Morning | [
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23,367 | 13 | Gr 5-7-This is a stellar look at the methods paleoartists employ to bring dinosaurs to life on paper. With a fascinating mix of text, expert quotes, and outstanding artwork, it showcases an aspect of paleontology that kids may not know much about. A lot of books focus on the action at paleontological digs and the reconstruction of what is found in them, but Thimmesh spotlights the gifted individuals who combine their talent with the latest scientific knowledge to layer muscles and flesh onto skeletal remains, adding another intriguing dimension to the study of these ancient creatures. These artistic sleuths pull together clues from plant and rock studies and other sources to create images as thrilling for the youngest dinosaur enthusiasts as they are informative for the most studied researchers. The highlighted paleoartists' renderings get full-bleed treatment, providing readers with a variety of spectacular interpretations of how dinosaurs appeared when they roamed the planet. Complementing the exceptional illustrations is an engaging, informative text written in a conversational tone. Artist profiles are included. The book is presented in a striking palette of saturated earth tones, completing a terrific package that will draw in browsers and serve report writers while inspiring young artists to consider applying their skills to this enthralling field.-Alyson Low, Fayetteville Public Library, AR(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Most books about dinosaurs gloss over the obvious question posed in this books subtitle. The challenge of reconstructing a dinosaur skeleton from an incomplete set of fossil bones is only the first step in knowing what it looked like. In researching this original volume, Thimmesh interviewed a number of paleoartists, whose job is to illustrate different prehistoric species based on incomplete knowledge of their bones, muscles, and skin textures and colors, as well as their distinctive features, movements, habits, and habitats. Drawings, paintings, and models from different periods illustrate the book, accompanied by informative commentary in both the captions and text. Though the audience may be small, this will fascinate those whose interests include paleontological research and illustration, as well as some readers who were earlier intrigued by Kathleen Kudlinskis picture book Boy, Were We Wrong about Dinosaurs! (2005). Ultimately, Thimmesh raises good questions, finds some intriguing answers, and leaves others for readers to ponder. Grades 4-7. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: Scaly Spotted Feathered Frilled: How do we know what dinosaurs really looked like? | [
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23,368 | 2 | Gr 1-3-Martha the talking dog is back. Both books contain easy-to-read chapters that work as stand-alone tales. In Stories, the gang camps out in the backyard and decides to tell science-fiction stories. The characters relay quirky and entertaining plots that range from invading aliens to a nod to Poe with "The Telltale Artichoke Heart." In the first story in Dog, Helen's cousin turns into a collie. As with most body-swapping scenarios, each character comes away with a new appreciation of the other's life. The second story is all about T.D.'s idea to pretend to be a dog for a day. Of course, he finds out that being a canine is not as easy as it seems. Because of the bold, colorful illustrations, familiarity of the characters, and readability of the texts, these titles should prove to be a big hit with the beginning-reader crowd. Activities suggestions add to the appeal. Some of the vocabulary may prove to be challenging, but new words are repeated often and used in context throughout the short chapters. Good choices for Martha's many followers.-Jasmine L. Precopio, Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted."Because of the bold, colorful illustrations, familiarity of the characters, and readability of the texts, these titles should prove to be a big hit with the beginning-reader crowd."--School Library Journal; Title: So You Want to Be a Dog? (Martha Speaks) | [
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23,369 | 2 | 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: Summer Fun: Three Stories in One: Martha Says It With Flowers; Pool Party and Leader of the Pack (Martha Speaks) | [
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23,371 | 2 | PreS-Gr 2-In the Nice Icy Land, preparations have been under way for weeks for Tacky the Penguin's Perfect Birdday Party. Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect have thought of everything, including fishy ice cream and surprise entertainment. True to form, though, Tacky invents the Flapwaddle Dance and is busy "flippiting about" when he is summoned to his surprise party. Since he is quite different from the other penguins, he turns their perfect plans into quite the imperfect celebration. When Twinklewebs the Dance Queen from Iglooslavia puts on a less-than-perfect show, only Tacky doing his Flapwaddle Dance can save the day. Munsinger's watercolor illustrations are filled with detail, energy, and humor. Fans of the lovable, offbeat bird will delight in this addition to the series.-Nancy Jo Lambert, Ruth Borchardt Elementary, Plano, TX(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Tacky the penguin is an odd bird, and his friends have to expect a few surprises when they throw a traditional birdday party to celebrate his hatchday. Thrilled Tacky inquires about eating his present (a dinner jacket), upends his fishy ice cream cone on his head for a party hat, and blows out the candles on his cake with a hair dryer. Fans of the Tacky the Penguin series will enjoy the deadpan humor of the text, the dramatic hilarity of the ink-and-watercolor illustrations, and the reassuring certainty that whatever chaos ensues, everything will turn out happily in the end. Preschool-Grade 2. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: Happy Birdday, Tacky! (Tacky the Penguin) | [
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23,372 | 2 | Benot Marchon was born in 1950. He studied letters and art history before beginning his career in publishing for adults and children. He has created many books for children as a writer for Bayard in France.; Title: Good Night!: A Peek-a-Boo Book | [
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23,373 | 2 | K-Gr 3It's almost time for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, and American architects are hoping to design a star attraction to rival the French Eiffel Tower. Mechanical engineer George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. has a daring idea: a huge, round, moving structure made from steel, a new metal unrivaled in both lightness and strength. After overcoming obstacles ranging from mockery to quicksand, Ferris and his team finally complete their wheel, which delights fairgoers and goes on to become a staple of fairgrounds around the world. Librarians familiar with Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City (Random, 2002) already know this story, but the focus here is less on the Chicago World's Fair and more on the process involved in building a mechanical marvel. Details such as why support structures were necessary and how tension wheels work will engage emerging engineers, while those with a less scientific bent can nevertheless appreciate the excitement felt by the Ferris Wheel's very first passengers. The primary story is told in an easy-to-read serif font, and secondary details are added in smaller sans-serif sections. A purple-dominated color scheme contrasts with occasional greens and yellows. Overall, the modernist look, inherently interesting topic, and strong documentation (including quotations from primary sources) make this title a positive addition, especially those looking to enhance their nonfiction offerings in view of new Common Core standards.Jill Ratzan, I. L. Peretz Community Jewish School, Somerset, NJ*Starred Review* Ten months before the 1893 Chicago Worlds Fair, there was still no centerpiece to rival that of the previous fairs Eiffel Tower. Enter young engineer George Washington Gale Ferris Jr., who had a vision of a structure not only tall but also rigged for motion. Having no better choices, fair organizers begrudgingly accepted his proposal but offered not a cent of funding. With but four months to go, George scrambled for funding and materials, most of it a newfangled metal called steel, including a 70-ton axle, the largest piece of steel ever forged. The harried workers struggled with frozen Chicago ground, unexpected quicksand, more than 100,000 parts, and, most of all, the derision of onlookers who found the spindly-looking contraption undignified and sure to collapse in high winds. But it didntrather, it ascended heavenward into both day and night skies, offering unparalleled views from its posh living-room-sized passenger cars. Like Mr. Ferris invention, Davis picture-book bio soars, inspires, and keeps (the pages) ever turning, matching the gregarious text to smaller, often tech-based side comments. Fords impressionistic, wine-colored washes blend a fantastical mood with a staggering sense of mechanical scale. Its tough to awe readers with a ride with which they are so familiar, but Davis and Ford pull it off. Grab your tickets; here we go. Grades 1-3. --Daniel Kraus; Title: Mr. Ferris and His Wheel | [
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23,374 | 12 | Giles Laroche lives in Salem, Massachusetts. His amazing paper relief art has illustrated many children’s books. This is his first book for Houghton Mifflin.April Jones Prince is a children’s book author and freelance editor. She published Twenty-one Elephants and Still Standing, a story about P. T. Barnum and the Brooklyn Bridge, with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.; Title: ¿Qué hacen las ruedas todo el día?/What Do Wheels Do All Day? bilingual board book (Spanish and English Edition) | [
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23,375 | 2 | Gr 8 UpAbandoning her plan to visit her boyfriend in Boston, Libby Kelting, the protagonist from Strohm's Pilgrims Don't Wear Pink (Houghton Harcourt, 2012) and her best friend, Dev, a fashion designer, head to the South to sell period gowns to the wives and girlfriends of Civil War reenactors. Libby is secretly a history nerd and is excited about this adventure. However, traveling from battleground to battleground without the comforts of daily life (showers, air-conditioning, and Starbucks) takes its toll on the teens, as does the ghost that has been haunting Corporal Beau Anderson, who happens to be hot and has his eye on Libby. Readers will wonder if Libby will fall for Beau or remain loyal to Garrett. Teens who like a mix of realistic fiction, historical information, and humor will enjoy Confederates Don't Wear Couture.Shannon Seglin, San Antonio Public Library(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.History-loving Libby Kelting spent last summer in Camden, Maine, churning butter in a corset (Pilgrims Dont Wear Pink, 2012). This summer she is taking to the battlefieldsliterally. Dev, her fab designer best friend, has lined up a gig selling Confederate Couture to the wives and girlfriends of Civil War reenactors, and yes, that means Libby is modeling hoop skirts in the Alabama heat. While her boyfriend, Garrett, is working for a newspaper in Boston, she is hanging around Beau, a handsome, waltzing, history-spouting reenactor. Dev proclaims that what happens in 1861 stays in 1861, but Libby cant forget her Northern beau that easily, can she? Throw in a ghost that is haunting the campgrounds and youve got the makings of a memorable summer below the Mason-Dixon Line. Fun beach reading peppered with plenty of fascinating historical tidbits. Grades 7-10. --Ann Kelley; Title: Confederates Don't Wear Couture | [
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23,376 | 2 | "The story's sense and wit are most fully expressed in the text, but the character's actions and emotions are most memorably portrayed in the artwork... A fine picture book with a fierce, bold, and (deep down) compassionate heroine."Booklist"Emotionally true from cover to cover."Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review"Birdsall's crisp and delightful first picture book....believable characters, a tightly constructed story line, and a nod to past children's literature."Publishers WeeklyJeanne Birdsall is the National Book Award-winning author of The Penderwicks and its sequel, The Penderwicks on Gardam Street (Knopf), both of which were also New York Times bestsellers. She lives in Northampton, Massachusetts withher husband, three insane cats, and a stubborn Boston terrier named Cagney.Visit her website atwww.jeannebirdsall.com.Matt Phelan is the illustrator of the Newbery Award winner The Higher Power of Luckyand its sequel, Lucky Breaks (Atheneum), both by Susan Patron, as well as the Harcourt books Very Hairy Bear by Alice Schertle and Big George by Ann Rockwell. He lives in Philadelphia. You can visit his website at www.mattphelan.com.; Title: Flora's Very Windy Day | [
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23,377 | 15 | Gr 36The ability to perceive light and dark first developed in simple animals approximately 600 million years ago. Since that time, multiple variations of eyes have evolved from four main types: eyespot, pinhole, compound, and camera. Toward the end of the book, Jenkins devotes a page to describing the "evolution of the eye," enabling readers to easily follow the changes. Jenkins's outstanding torn- and cut-paper illustrations offer a fascinating look at these important organs, which range in size from the tiniest holes (starfish) to basketballs (colossal squid). Eyes not only allow animals to find food and avoid predators but can also assist in swallowing food and aid in attracting a mate. Large, colorful pictures of more than 20 animal eyes are accompanied by a small illustration of the entire creature and a brief paragraph of intriguing information (for example, as a halibut ages, one eye moves until both end up on the same side of its head, the panther chameleon can operate both eyes separately, and the hippopotamus has a clear membrane that enables it to see while underwater). Animal facts, a bibliography, and a glossary round out this slim volume that will captivate readers of all ages.Maryann H. Owen, Children's Literature Specialist, Mt. Pleasant, WIThis attractive, large-format volume introduces eyes in the animal kingdom. Large, colorful, and sometimes arresting, the illustrations will draw many young children, but they will find the vocabulary and concepts challenging. While the introduction briefly discusses the history and types of eyes, it does not provide the basic background that kids will need to understand the information given later. A typical entry features one animal on a page or a double-page spread. Jenkins seeks to amaze and inform with factoids, such as that the basketball-sized eyes of the colossal squid can detect the faint glow of tiny bioluminescent creatures when they are disturbed by an approaching sperm whale, the squids archenemy. The writing seems complex for the intended audience, but the artwork is handsome and well composed; each image is a subtle, intricate paper collage. Theres no indication of the animals actual size until the back matter. Still, browsers will enjoy the illustrations, while teachers might find this a useful visual resource for showing a wide variety of animal light-sensors and eyes. Grades 2-4. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: Eye to Eye: How Animals See The World | [
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23,378 | 0 | Grade 4 Up A beautifully produced, large-format version of Bunyan's classic. Although all aspects of the book are skillfully handled, the illustrations are the real key to its effectiveness. Intricately detailed and constructed in a fluid, energetic, well-balanced style, they sweep across the pages dramatically. Some are small, but most are full- or double-page spreads with the text in a large, elegant typeface arranged in a variety of patterns around them. The good people are handsome, suitably heroic and rather bland, but the villains are sharply and wittily portrayed. They brim with a sly, evil, vulgar vitality. The costume and setting of 17th-Century England are faithfully detailed. Gloomy dungeons, dark forests, black rivers and gray-clouded skies sustain the mood of danger and hardship. Rhythmic and stately, the prose is appropriate to the original without being obscure, and it reads aloud well. This religious allegory makes a rousing adventure story, an interesting historical commentary and an amusing satire on church and society. The multiple levels make it useful for a variety of ages, provided the picture book format is not a barrier. Although libraries may already have good versions of Pilgrim's Progress such as the one retold by Mary Godolphin and illustrated by Robert Lawson (Lippincott, 1939; o.p.) or Christian's Journey (Abingdon, 1980; o.p.) by Rhoda Couldridge, this one should be considered. Pat Pearl, First Presbyterian Church Library, Martinsville, Va.Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Dangerous Journey: The Story of Pilgrim's Progress | [
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23,379 | 20 | An ideal first book of the NativityIan Beck's colorful illustrations capture every detail of the Christmas tale. -- Child EducationTotally accessible to the very young and gloriously decorateda book to treasure. -- The BooksellerA simple and exquisitely illustrated first Nativity book. High above the stables the night sky was filled with angels who gave thanks to God and welcomed the new baby with their beautiful music."From the Hardcover edition.; Title: The Christmas Story | [
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23,381 | 5 | Never put off til tomorrow the book you can read today! Nice clean copy. Ships quick from Amazon! Qualifies for Prime Shipping and FREE standard shipping. May not include supplements such as access code, CD or DVD. Good Condition! Maybe marginal writing or highlighting. 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed!; Title: Forestwife Trilogy: Vol 1-3 | [] | Train |
23,382 | 7 | The first volume in the brilliant, bestselling Bartimaeus sequence, now adapted into a stunning graphic novel format - this is Bartimaeus as you've never seen him before! Nathaniel, a young magician's apprentice, has revenge on his mind. Desperate to defy his master and take on more challenging spells, he secretly summons the 5000-year-old djinni, Bartimaeus. But Bartimaeus' task is not an easy one - he must steal the powerful Amulet of Samarkand from Simon Lovelace, a master magician of unrivalled ruthlessness and ambition. Before long, Bartimaeus and Nathaniel are caught up in a terrifying flood of intrigue, rebellion and murder. Set in modern-day London controlled by magicians, this brilliant adaptation of Jonathan Stroud's bestselling novel will enthral readers of all ages.; Title: Amulet of Samarkand | [] | Train |
23,383 | 5 | ABIE LONGSTAFF is the eldest of six children and grew up in Australia, Hong Kong and France. She knows all about squabbling, chaos and bossing younger sisters around. So she logically began her career as a barrister. She started writing when her children were born. Her favourite childhood books were Hating Alison Ashley, A Little Princess, Maura's Angel and The Black Stallion and she sneakily reads them again sometimes. Abie lives in North London with her family and a very pesky cocker spaniel who chews the post.; Title: The Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping Beauty | [
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23,384 | 5 | ABIE LONGSTAFF is the eldest of six children and grew up in Australia, Hong Kong and France. She knows all about squabbling, chaos and bossing younger sisters around. So she logically began her career as a barrister. She started writing when her children were born. Her favourite childhood books were Hating Alison Ashley, A Little Princess, Maura's Angel and The Black Stallion and she sneakily reads them again sometimes. Abie lives in North London with her family and a very pesky cocker spaniel who chews the post.; Title: The Fairytale Hairdresser: Or How Rapunzel Got Her Prince! | [
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23,385 | 0 | Steve studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Bristol Art College and then worked as a designer in Bristol. He moved to Manchester in the 1990s, working at various design and advertising agencies and exhibiting his work in galleries in Stockport, Macclesfield, Bristol and Manchester. He now works as a freelance designer and lives in the Peak District with his wife and children.; Title: Bigger Digger | [
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23,386 | 14 | ABIE LONGSTAFF is the eldest of six children and grew up in Australia, Hong Kong and France. She knows all about squabbling, chaos and bossing younger sisters around. So she logically began her career as a barrister. She started writing when her children were born. Her favourite childhood books were Hating Alison Ashley, A Little Princess, Maura's Angel and The Black Stallion and she sneakily reads them again sometimes. Abie lives in North London with her family and a very pesky cocker spaniel who chews the post.; Title: The Fairytale Hairdresser and Father Christmas | [
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23,387 | 5 | ABIE LONGSTAFF is the eldest of six children and grew up in Australia, Hong Kong and France. She knows all about squabbling, chaos and bossing younger sisters around. So she logically began her career as a barrister. She started writing when her children were born. Her favourite childhood books were Hating Alison Ashley, A Little Princess, Maura's Angel and The Black Stallion and she sneakily reads them again sometimes. Abie lives in North London with her family and a very pesky cocker spaniel who chews the post.; Title: The Fairytale Hairdresser and Cinderella | [
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23,388 | 5 | Abie LongstaffandLauren Beardare the author and illustrator of Justthe Job for Dad."; Title: The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Little Mermaid | [
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23,389 | 9 | ROBIN STEVENS was born in California and grew up in an Oxford college, across the road from the house where Alice in Wonderland lived. She has been making up stories all her life. When she was twelve, her father handed her a copy of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and she realised that she wanted to be either Hercule Poirot or Agatha Christie when she grew up. When it occurred to her that she was never going to be able to grow her own spectacular walrus moustache, she decided that Agatha Christie was the more achieveable option. She spent her teenage years at Cheltenham Ladies' College, reading a lot of murder mysteries and hoping that she'd get the chance to do some detecting herself (she didn't). She then went to university, where she studied crime fiction, and now she works at a children's publisher, which is pretty much the best day job she can imagine. Robin now lives in Cambridge with her boyfriend and her pet bearded dragon, Watson.; Title: Arsenic for Tea: A Wells and Wong Mystery | [
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23,390 | 9 | ROBIN STEVENS was born in California and grew up in an Oxford college, across the road from the house where Alice in Wonderland lived. She has been making up stories all her life. When she was twelve, her father handed her a copy of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and she realised that she wanted to be either Hercule Poirot or Agatha Christie when she grew up. When it occurred to her that she was never going to be able to grow her own spectacular walrus moustache, she decided that Agatha Christie was the more achievable option. She spent her teenage years at Cheltenham Ladies' College, reading a lot of murder mysteries and hoping that she'd get the chance to do some detecting herself (she didn't). She then went to university, where she studied crime fiction, and now she works at a children's publisher, which is pretty much the best day job she can imagine. Robin now lives in Cambridge with her boyfriend and her pet bearded dragon, Watson.; Title: First Class Murder. Murder Most Unladylike (A Murder Most Unladylike Mystery) | [
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23,391 | 9 | ROBIN STEVENS was born in California and grew up in an Oxford college, across the road from the house where Alice in Wonderland lived. She has been making up stories all her life. When she was twelve, her father handed her a copy of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and she realised that she wanted to be either Hercule Poirot or Agatha Christie when she grew up. When it occurred to her that she was never going to be able to grow her own spectacular walrus moustache, she decided that Agatha Christie was the more achieveable option.She spent her teenage years at Cheltenham Ladies' College, reading a lot of murder mysteries and hoping that she'd get the chance to do some detecting herself (she didn't). She then went to university, where she studied crime fiction, and now she works at a children's publisher, which is pretty much the best day job she can imagine. Robin now lives near London with her boyfriend and her pet bearded dragon, Watson.; Title: Murder Most Unladylike: A Wells & Wong Mystery | [
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23,392 | 5 | ABIE LONGSTAFF is the eldest of six children and grew up in Australia, Hong Kong and France. She knows all about squabbling, chaos and bossing younger sisters around. So she logically began her career as a barrister. She started writing when her children were born. Her favourite childhood books were Hating Alison Ashley, A Little Princess, Maura's Angel and The Black Stallion and she sneakily reads them again sometimes. Abie lives in North London with her family and a very pesky cocker spaniel who chews the post.; Title: The Fairytale Hairdresser and Snow White | [
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23,393 | 0 | Gr. 6-9. A continuation of the story of the three immigrant girls who met aboard ship in Land of Hope , this book opens with their arrival in America in the early 1900s. Rebekah and her Russian family stay in New York. Rosie, from Ireland, travels with Kirsten's Swedish family as far as Chicago, where she's met by her older brother. Kirsten and her family go on to Minnesota. Although Rosie is happy to be reunited with her father and brothers and enjoys her new job as a salesperson in a dry-goods store, she still has problems adjusting to her new life: she misses her mother and sisters still in Ireland; her father, lonely and unhappy, spends his evenings in the local tavern; one brother is involved in shady city politics; the other, hurt at work, is unemployed. When further tragedies strike, it's up to Rosie to find the solution. With a nice blend of historical fact and involving plot strands, the latest in Nixon's Ellis Island trilogy gives modern readers an absorbing glimpse of America's past. Candace Smitha young girl from Ireland, befriends Rebecca, from Russia, and Kristen, from Sweden, during the long journey to America. They part ways at Ellis Island and Rose continues onto a new life in Chicago.From the Paperback edition.; Title: Land of Promise (Ellis Island Series) | [
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23,394 | 6 | Kindergarten-Grade 2-- Katie loves the natural history museum and wants to show everything to her grandmother. She is particularly enamored with the dinosaurs, which the woman dismisses as a bunch of old bones, leaving Katie to explore on her own. Being the type of child to whom the words "Absolutely no admittance whatsoever" mean nothing, Katie passes through a doorway into a marvelous prehistoric landscape crawling with appealing, multicolored dinosaurs. She befriends a baby Hadrosaurus, and the two gambol about, oblivious to the fact that they are being closely scrutinized by a lip-licking Tyrannosaurus rex camouflaged in the foliage. Fortunately, the contents of Katie's lunch box satisfy the omnivore, and she finds her way safely back to her grandmother. The squiggly, sepia-ink cartoons are brightened with vivid watercolor washes. The easily recognizable dino species sport a variety of shades not usually found in nature but they somehow suit the scenario. This humorous story is both fanciful and informative, concluding with a dinosaur glossary and a few facts about fossils. --Anna DeWind, Milwaukee Public LibraryCopyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.Leaving Grandma, who scorns dinosaurs, drowsing on a museum bench, Katie slips through a forbidden door for a prehistoric adventure: she helps lost baby Hadrosaurus find his parents. Meanwhile, the two see a lot of other dinosaurs, all properly identified, and Katie escapes from a Tyrannosaur by tossing it her lunch. The plot's predictable if ever-popular, while Mayhew's creatures are appealingly anthropomorphized and set in a lush landscape, skillfully rendered in sepia line and glowing watercolors. (Picture book. 4-8) -- Copyright 1992, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.; Title: Katie and the Dinosaurs | [
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23,395 | 1 | Sesame Street composer-lyricist Moss and illustrator Demarest ( My Little Red Car ; No Peas for Nellie ) team up again (as they did in The Butterfly Jar ) with this droll saga of a boy named Jack, "who more than anything wanted a yak." Rhyming couplets and sprightly line drawings deftly present the many adventures of this oddly touching odd couple. The story begins in grade school, continues on through college ("I wish you could come, but I won't get my wish. / They just allow hamsters and tropical fish"), Bob's death, Jack's marriage and eventual family--and finally comes full circle, with Jack presenting his own daughter with a yak of her own (she names him Steve). Although the book doesn't have quite the zany charm of Dr. Seuss's books, its eminent readability and sweet message about the continuity of life will find it an enthusiastic audience. All ages. Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 2-4-- Told in rhymed couplets, this is a delightful saga of two friends. It begins at the time that Jack, the boy, first realizes that what he really needs most to make his life complete is a yak. He assures his dubious parents that "it's better than a puppy or a goldfish or a llama." They finally agree, and what follows is the depiction of the typical interplay between child and pet. The story takes readers through Jack's departure for college and the inevitable lessening of his devotion to Bob as new friendships and experiences fill his life, to the sad day when his beloved but aging yak dies. The tale comes full circle when, years later, Jack realizes that his young daughter needs a pet and he knows just what to get her. And so another cycle is about to begin. This story of life and death, growth and loss, has been told with a sense of humor that is punctuated by Demarest's delightful line drawings. The rhymes flow naturally, as does the narrative, and only rarely does either seem forced. Children, particularly fans of Roy Gerrard's Mik's Mammoth (Farrar, 1990) and Dr. Seuss's stories, will have no trouble relating to the timelessness and familiarity of this tale. --Linda Greengrass, Bank Street College Library, New York CityCopyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Bob and Jack: A Boy and His Yak | [
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23,396 | 0 | Kindergarten-Grade 3-- Goldberg's first literary effort is compromised in several important ways: first of all, as its title suggests, the book attempts to be an urban pastiche of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland . This would be okay if the device were integral to the plot or even to the spirit and tone of the book. Unfortunately, it is neither. A second problem is that its premise is tired and its resolution predictable: the eponymous hero, Alice, is a young African-American girl living in New Jersey (well, at least the text tells us she's young; in the illustrations she looks as if she's about 42) who wants to be rich. Why she wants this is unclear, since she lives in a "nice" single-family house on a "nice" suburban street. Nevertheless, she enters countless sweepstakes and, no surprise, one day she receives a notification that she is a "WINNER." To collect her prize she must go to New York City. Gathering up her friends (a Mad Hatter look-alike named Robin and an invisible rabbit--borrowed from the play "Harvey"), off she goes to the Mean Streets. There she meets a greedy rich woman who tries to steal her winning ticket; and, of course, it turns out that the sweepstakes is a scam and, of course, Alice comes to realize that she is already rich--in friendship. This is not only tired but trite, especially since Alice doesn't learn this lesson herself; instead a fortune-teller informs her. The biggest problem of all, however, is that this is not a book for children; it's a commercial package, which, in its style and sensibility--especially as captured in Rocco's stridently expressionistic illustrations--is designed to appeal to adults shopping in a retail store. --Michael Cart, formerly at Beverly Hills Public LibraryCopyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.This richly illustrated urban fairy tale based on Alice in Wonderland, written by the award-winning performer, Whoopi Goldberg, is an uproarious, heart-stopping romp through the big bad city as Alice, who has won a fantastic and mysterious prize, attempts to claim it. Along the way, she meets a loony cast of characters including a nervous rabbit and the wickedest queen around who's just itching to snatch the prize ticket.; Title: Alice | [
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23,397 | 20 | Ages 5-8. The text, a very simple retelling of the nativity story, gets a handsome treatment in this pop-up book. Six gilded panoramas, using a medieval setting, feature the Holy Family attended by angels, shepherds, and wise men. While this may have its biggest success as a bookstore item, libraries that buy toy books will not be disappointed by the pretty offering. Ilene Cooper; Title: Nativity, The | [
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23,398 | 17 | Grade 4-8?This autobiography doesn't reveal deep, dark secrets but does convey the very real horrors of a killing six-day schedule (rising early in the morning to wedge in practice time before school) and the geographic logistics demanding difficult family decisions (she and her mother moved to Detroit for her training, while her father remained in Texas). Mention is made of non-skating friends, as well as a few famous acquaintances (gymnast Dominique Moceanu and television actress Lacey Chabert). Readers will most remember the constant daily grind, the ever-looming competitions, and the non-skating realities of preparation?costuming, choreography, hair, makeup, and music. Fans will enjoy Lipinski's list of "My Favorites Things" and the radiant, full-color photos. A helpful guide to scoring and a glossary of skating terms is included.?Marilyn Payne Phillips, University City Public Library, MOCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 4^-6. Fifteen-year-old ice skater Tara Lipinski recounts her life story from her early years in Sewall, New Jersey, where she began roller-skating at the age of three, through her 1997 triumphs as both U.S. and world women's figure skating champion. She describes the long hours of practice and private tutoring sessions that fill her days, and though she spends much of her time training away from home, she seems upbeat about her life, almost unaware that she might be missing out on anything else. So far, Lipinski appears immune to adversity (whether financial, mental, or physical), and she emerges as a hardworking, positive young woman likely to inspire others to follow in her footsteps. For a look at the life of another young figure skating champion, see James' Michelle Kwan: Heart of a Champion. Kay Weisman; Title: Triumph on Ice | [
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23,399 | 7 | Timothy Zahn is the master of the Star Wars novel. His trilogy (Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, and The Last Command) did almost as much as the movie trilogy's re-release to create new interest in Luke, Leia, and Han Solo. Specter of the Past is the first of a new series, The Hand of Thrawn. Princess Leia is trying desperately to hold the loose coalition of interests known as the New Republic together long enough to see the evil Empire finally vanquished. But in a stunning setback, Han Solo and Luke Skywalker discover that the pirate ships raiding New Republic transports are staffed with clones under the command of someone who claims to be Grand Admiral Thrawn, the Empire's most powerful warlord, believed dead for 10 years. Thrawn's plan for destroying the fragile New Republic seems well on the way to completion--unless Han, Leia, and Luke can stop it.In the first of two new novels, Zahn (Heir to the Empire, Bantam, 1991) turns in his usual high-caliber performance in the ongoing Star Wars space-opera saga. A few remaining Imperial officials seek to negotiate a peace with the New Republic, but calls for vengeance against the Bothans for their compliance in destroying the Caamasi planet and pirate raids on supply ships threaten to tear apart the New Republic government, with Leia, Han, and Luke trying to maintain the peace. The second novel, Vision of the Future, will be published in 1998. For sf collections with the series.Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Star Wars: The Hand of Thrawn: Specter of the Past | [] | Train |
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