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23,800 | 2 | Praise for Comics Squad: Recess! The orange two-color artwork lets the artists distinctive styles shine. Publishers Weekly, Starred More fun than the playground at recess! Kirkus Reviews, StarredJENNIFER HOLMFoster City, CA (Babymouse, Squish, New York Times bestselling author, three-time Newbery Honor winner, Eisner Award winner) * MATTHEW HOLMPortland, OR (Babymouse, Squish, Eisner Award winner) * JARRETT J. KROSOCZKANorthampton, MA (Lunch Lady, Platypus Police Squad, two-time Childrens Choice Award winner) * VICTORIA JAMIESONPortland, OR (Newbery Honor-winning author/illustrator of Rollergirl) * GEORGE OCONNORBrooklyn, NY (author/illustrator of First Seconds Olympians series) * BEN HATKEStrasburg, VA (author/illustrator of New York Times bestselling Zita the Spacegirl series) * JORGE AGUIRREMontclair, NJ, and RAFAEL ROSADOWorthington, OH (author and illustrator of Giants Beware! and Dragons Beware! from First Second) * LARK PIENOakland, CA (colorist of multi-award winners Boxers & Saints and American Born Chinese) * MATT PHELANArdmore, PA (author/illustrator of Scott ODell Award winner The Storm in the Barn); Title: Comics Squad #3: Detention! | [
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23,801 | 2 | SUE FLIESS is a master at writing engaging stories for preschoolers. She penned the Little Golden Books The Hug Book; Robots, Robots Everywhere!; How to Be a Pirate; and How to Be a Superhero. Find out more about Sue at suefliess.com. VIOLET LEMAY is an award-winning artist who has illustrated more than twenty titles for children, including the popular board book Brooklyn Baby.; Title: Bella's New Baby (Little Golden Book) | [
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23,802 | 2 | Gr 47Thirteen-year-old Annabel Grey was raised to be a proper young lady. Her loftiest dreams involve her best friend, dresses, and a brand-new pair of green ice skates. Then, in the turn of a day, her mother goes abroad, leaving her with aunts she's never known. Annabel jarringly learns that the visions she's always seen in puddles were just an inkling of the magical world surrounding her, one from which her mother was estranged and to which she has now been returned. Seemingly minutes after she arrives at the magic shop owned by her aunts, the Vine sisters, a dark wizard named Mr. Angel arrives. He has constructed a dark magic machine and conjured shadowlings in a bid to take over all of London and dissolve good magic. Annabel's journey to Under London to retrieve the white wand in an effort to save everyone from Mr. Angel's nefarious plans ultimately becomes one of self-discovery in which she comes to terms with her new identity and embraces bravery, chance, and unexpected friendships. Many scenes are richly described, from dark, foggy, sinister London to an unwelcome delay in the troll dwellings of Under London. Yet ultimately some characters and elements feel underdeveloped. The brevity of the period before Annabel leaves her old life, as well as the abruptness with which the story wraps up after her quest ends, makes for a shallow backstory. Further, the tale centers on the battle between dark and light, in which light, or good, is often called "white" (the white wand; her pure white, unmapped skin) and dark, or evil, is often "black" (the black wand, black fog, black wave of destruction). Though this is of course an age-old trope, one wishes different, more inclusive naming conventions had been employed. VERDICT An additional purchase for libraries where Foxlee's Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy proved popular.Jill Heritage Maza, Montclair Kimberley Academy, Montclair, NJDeliciously complex and convincingly detailed.Kirkus Reviews starred review"Kids who enjoyed Foxlees Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy (BCCB 2/13) and fans of Hardinges Cuckoo Song (BCCB 6/15) will find similar otherworldly appeal in this enthralling adventure."Bulletinstarred review; Title: A Most Magical Girl | [
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23,803 | 2 | This series opener is a promising venture into early Matt Christopher territory. Kirkus Reviews on MVP #1: The Gold Medal MessDavid A. Kelly is a former Little League right fielder. These days, he can often be found enjoying a game at a major-league park. He is also the author of the Ballpark Mysteries series and Babe Ruth and the Baseball Curse. He lives near Bostons Fenway Park with his wife, two sons, and his dog. Visit him online at davidakellybooks.com; Title: MVP #4: The Basketball Blowout (Most Valuable Players) | [
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23,804 | 1 | In 1942, the launch ofLittle Golden Booksrevolutionized childrens book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling childrens books of all time.Golden Books backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardts Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of childrens book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more.Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Bookscontinues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.Steve Lambeis an illustrator. His works includeFollow the Ninja!, Really Spaced Out!, Mighty Monster Machines, andGreen vs. Mean.; Title: Follow the Ninja! (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) (Little Golden Book) | [
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23,805 | 2 | Gr 47Two stories of loss collide in this work of realistic fiction. Zavion and his father lose their house and everything they own in Hurricane Katrina. Zavion's already experienced the death of his mother, and he has created a personal code of conduct to help him survive. After he and his father take food from an abandoned convenience store in New Orleans, Zavion believes he has a debt to pay. That's going to be hard to do from Baton Rouge, where he and his father have relocated. Meanwhile, in Vermont, Henry is dealing with sudden death of his friend Wayne. Henry was with Wayne at the time, but the memories of the event are too painful for him to recall. The two boys passed a special marble back and forth for good luck for years. When Henry's mother donates some of his clothes to victims of Hurricane Katrina, she accidentally gives away the marble, which becomes the catalyst for merging the two plots, with Henry making his way to New Orleans in hopes of finding it and Zavion hatching his own plan to travel to the city to pay his debt. Smith excels at capturing the urgency of crisis, and strong, fast-paced openings of both plotlines pull readers right into the story. While the narrative is based on coincidence and chance, the voices and losses of Zavion and Henry are plausible and heartbreaking. Less believable are the many minor characters in the book, who are difficult to keep track of and who are sometimes inserted without context. However, the disorientation this creates is not entirely out of place here, since the novel mirrors the characters' feelings and experiences. The author is at her best when she conveys emotionally charged moments, with the prose reminiscent of a free verse poem; a particularly memorable moment involves the two main characters literally running into each other. It is refreshing to see the feelings of two middle grade boys explored so fearlessly. VERDICT This is a novel that will spark contemplation and discussion.Juliet Morefield, Multnomah County Library, ORElegant prose and emotional authenticity will make this title sing not only for those who have experienced tragedies, but for everyone who knows the magic that only true friendship can foster.Kirkus Reviewsstarred review; Title: Another Kind of Hurricane | [
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23,806 | 1 | With engrossing action and great character description and development, Busby has created a story that will enthrall fans of animal fantasy.Booklist starred review"An outstanding choice for fans of middle grade nautical adventure and animal narrator novels, especially cat fans, with appeal beyond genre readers. Highly recommended."School Library Journalstarred reviewCYLIN BUSBY is the author of several fiction and nonfiction books for young readers. Her memoir, The Year We Disappearedco-written with her father, John Busbywas a Wall Street Journal bestseller, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year, and a Cybils Award winner. While living on a farm in Tennessee, Cylins family kept more than twenty cats in the barn, whose job it was to keep the livestock feed free of vermin. The cat in this book is based on one of those catsGraybeardwho was born a feeble, sickly runt and went on to become a great mouser. Cylin lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their son. Learn more about Cylin at cylinbusby.com.; Title: The Nine Lives of Jacob Tibbs | [
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23,807 | 1 | "Wongs delightful illustrations perfectly capture the sweet silliness of this story. Children will appreciate Quackerss quirky dilemma, and the underlying message that friends do not have to be all the same will surely not be lost on young listeners." School Library Journal"This picture-book debut about a catwith a paw in two worlds is at times charming, at times laugh-out-loud funny, and its ugly-duckling caseof mistaken identity will endear it to many."BooklistLIZ WONG was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she spent her early childhood painting and clambering about in mango trees. She is a painter and a freelance illustrator, with a focus on illustration for children. To learn more about the author and her work, visit LizWongIllustration.com.; Title: Quackers | [
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23,808 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1On a bright sunny day, Engine No. 9 responds to the fire at the corner of Fourth and Main. The first of three dramatic vertical spreads shows the firemen sliding down the pole. They suit up and rush to the engine, the rings of the alarm ("BRRRRIIING!") are repeated over and over in various letter sizes. Sandwiched between the black billowing smoke and the dark silhouettes of other vehicles, Engine No. 9 speeds forward with sirens blasting ("WEOOO! WEOOO! HONK! HONK!"). Youngsters are caught up in the same urgency as the firefighters, who quickly hook up their hoses and turn the water on the red-gold flames. Climbing the ladder to the second floor, a firefighter breaks a window, crawls under the smoke, and rescues a crying baby. Back on the ground, the family is safely reunited at Luigi's restaurant. The fire is out, and the equipment is stored away. The final spread shows a picnic at the fire station provided by Luigi's new food truck. Signs read "Thank you, ENGINE No. 9" and "ALL NEW! Mobile Lunch Buffet!" The endpapers feature fire equipment clearly labeled. A fire safety list from FEMA is included. VERDICT The exceptionally fine, full-color graphic artwork combined with the sound and action words make this book a surefire winner.Mary Jean Smith, formerly at Southside Elementary School, Lebanon, TNBold and energetic, and complete with fire-safety tips and fire-gear endpapers, this is one surefire win for the firefighter fan. Kirkus Reviewsstarred review"The simple emphatic text includes many forceful sound words text placement, color, and size are integral parts of the dynamic illustrations. The Horn Bookstarred review"Highly recommended for young fire engine fans. Bookliststarred review; Title: Fire Engine No. 9 | [
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23,809 | 2 | FLORENCE WETTERWALD is the co-founder, along with Susan Pritchett, of the blabla brand of unique knitted dolls for children. Based in Atlanta, the blabla boutique also features unique clothes, mobiles, and bedding for Baby. Visit them on the Web at blablakids.com.; Title: Night-Night, Wooly (A Blabla Book) | [
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23,810 | 0 | When a villain comes to town, it's up to Molly, Gil, and the rest of Nickelodeon's Bubble Guppies to become superheroes and save the day! This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader features a shiny cover and over 30 shiny stickers. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. Children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help will love this book.; Title: Bubble Power! (Bubble Guppies) (Step into Reading) | [
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23,811 | 2 | Gr 46The Fletcher familyfour adopted boys, two dads, two cats, and one dogare off to their annual summer visit to Rock Island. This year the Fletchers' beloved lighthouse is closed and has been threatened with demolition. While seeking answers to the lighthouse problem, Sam joins a theater company, Eli faces his fear of kayaking, and Frog attempts to teach the cats how to swim (in between visits to the ice cream truck, of course). As in the first book, gentle humor abounds: in one memorable scene, a series of mishaps literally sinks the boys' latest lighthouse fund-raising scheme. This time, though, race is an issue: African American Jax and his Latino (and gender-ambiguous) friend Alex are profiled as criminals while engaging in an essentially harmless stunt. Papa's response to the incidentthat he can only try to understand what being black is like and that racists do exist but that good people outnumber themis heartbreakingly honest. A mysterious artist, a video-toting neighbor, a cheery ship captain, and Aunt Lucy's African American magician boyfriend round out the cast, and multiple plotlines converge in a denouement in which nefarious plans are foiled and the beloved lighthouse is saved. VERDICT A must-have middle grade family story with contemporary sensibilities.Jill Ratzan, Congregation Kol Emet, Yardley, PA"An old-fashioned summer adventure set in a very modern world, this lively family tale will leave readers impatient for more."Kirkus Reviewsstarred reviewAs in the first book, gentle humor abounds: in one memorable scene, a series of mishaps literally sinks the boys latest lighthouse fund-raising schemeA must-have middle grade family story with contemporary sensibilities.School Library Journalstarred review; Title: The Family Fletcher Takes Rock Island (Family Fletcher Series) | [
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23,812 | 13 | Praise for MY SEVENTH-GRADE LIFE IN TIGHTS:"Equal parts jazz hands and karate chop, with a dash of football and a pirouette of pure heart. Dillon and the Dizzee Freekz are en pointe. This book will rock you! "--Kristin O'Donnell Tubb, author of The 13th Sign"An earnest first novel with a solid message about finding out who you are on your own terms."--Kirkus"A fresh and winning debut about the power of self-expression."--BooklistIn sixth grade, Brooks Benjamin formed a New Kids on the Block tribute dance crew called the New Kidz. He wasnt that good at dancing. But now hes got a new crewhis wife and their dog. They live in Tennessee, where he teaches reading and writing and occasionally busts out a few dance moves. Hes still not very good at it.brooksbenjamin.com@brooksbenjamin on Twitter; Title: My Seventh-Grade Life in Tights | [
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23,813 | 6 | FLORENCE WETTERWALD and SUSAN PRITCHETT are the co-founders of the blabla brand. They are based in Atlanta and run an extensive online shop from their blabla boutique. Visit them at blablakids.com.; Title: Sardine Goes Fishing (A Blabla Book) | [
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23,814 | 5 | PreS-Gr 2A troll and a goblin, each convinced that he is the grossest creature in the forest, pose the title question to unsuspecting folks they happen to meet. Although both creatures are "utterly horrifying," a man decides that the troll's "puke-purple" skin makes him the most disgusting. Realizing that it's only one person's opinion and not a fair sampling, they ask an old woman passerby to decide between the two. Although both are "equally loathsome," she is forced into a decision once the goblin starts making rude noises with his hand in his armpit. Now tied at one vote each, Goblin and Troll query a little girl. Dressed in a familiar hooded red cape and carrying a basket, the girl begins to pick her nose while she is pondering her answer. As the green nose slime on her fingertip gets bandied about in their faces and is finally wiped on the front of her dress, Troll and Goblin decide that she is the grossest creature of all. Repulsed, they run off, and the little girl skips homeward after happily declaring herself the "winner." The ink and digitally colored illustrations are full bleed, and the expressive faces add some humor. VERDICT Although possibly useful in breaking the habit of a dedicated nose-picker, avoid maligning Red's character and skip this one.Sara-Jo Lupo Sites, George F. Johnson Memorial Library, Endicott, NYSusan McElroy Montanari is the author of My Dogs a Chicken, illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf. She has spent much of her life on the beach and tidal creeks surrounding Savannah, Georgia. After several years in Norwalk, Connecticut, she has returned to live in Savannah with her husband and a cat named Tybee. Jake Parker is the illustrator of #1 New York Times bestseller The Little Snowplow by Lora Koehler,The Girl Who Wouldnt Brush Her Hair by Kate Bernheimer, and The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man by Michael Chabon. Jake is also the creator of the Missile Mouse graphic novel series. He has worked creating sets and environments for feature films like Horton Hears a Who!; Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs; and Rio. Visit him at MrJakeParker.com.; Title: Who's the Grossest of Them All? | [
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23,815 | 6 | In 1942, the launch ofLittle Golden Booksrevolutionized childrens book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling childrens books of all time.Golden Books backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardts Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of childrens book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more.Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Bookscontinues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.Jim Durk, illustrator of severalbeloved children's books series ranging from Thomas & Friends and The Powerpuff Girls to Clifford the Big Red Dog andThe Rugrats, graduated from Ohio University with a BFA in illustration/painting in 1983. His works include Bears House, Brave Little Engines, and Call of the Wild. He is the founder of Durk Illustration, and he lives and works in Cleveland, Ohio.; Title: THOMAS TAKES A VACAT | [
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23,816 | 15 | Written as simple questions and answers, this format provides just enough information for curious toddlers.KirkusJILL McDONALD is the Missouri-based illustrator of the Hello, World! board book series. Jill's cheery and colorful art can be found on clothing, fabric, bedding, stationery, puzzles, games, and in a variety of books for babies and toddlers. Learn more about Jills work at jillmcdonalddesign.com.; Title: Hello, World! Weather | [
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23,817 | 2 | TISH RABE is a best-selling childrens book author who has written over 125 childrens books including many titles in the The Cat in the Hats Learning Library series. To learn more about her and her work, visit TishRabe.com.; Title: Oh, Baby, the Places You'll Go! | [
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23,818 | 0 | PreS-Gr 2A bear family find a home in the woods and set off on a "wander" through their new environment. Following the wind, they come upon a fairy-filled landscape. Using leaves as boats, they "wander on the water." When rain disrupts their picnic, they shelter under a mushroom until an owl arrives to carry them home. The text is printed in cursive, and while the prose is spare, Martin's word choice is unusual and delicious. Among other alliterative examples is her description of the family's day as a "wander " in the "wind" and the "wild" and the "warm." Even her use of the word wander for an outing, so similar to wonder, connotes an intent for the characters to really see the world around them. Long brushstrokes depict towering trees and grasses in the lovely illustrations, executed in a muted palette using acrylic on wood and gouache. They provide surprises on almost every page for readers to see and discuss (including the bears' different shades of fur). When viewed up close, the bears appear normal size. But when seen among huge trees, enormous grasses, leaves as big as boats, and fish as big as whales, they are tiny indeed. The owl that comes to their rescue fills the page as they strain to look up at it. Their flight home opens onto a striking gatefold that reprises the many creatures the family has encountered. VERDICT A delightful choice for storytime and small group sharing.Marianne Saccardi, Children's Literature Consultant, Cambridge, MAEmily Winfield Martin is the New York Times bestselling author of The Wonderful Things You Will Be. She makes paintings, books and other things. When she was small, she spent every moment drawing, reading, dressing rabbits in fancy clothes, and having many peculiar daydreams. When she grew up, she began to illustrate those daydreams and she created a cottage industry called The Black Apple, which sells all manner of her art and etceteras.She works in a tiny nook of a studio filled with old children's books, wind-up toys, and stacks of fabric. She lives in Portland, Or.You can visit her at www.emilywinfieldmartin.com; Title: The Littlest Family's Big Day | [
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23,819 | 6 | Established in July 2013 in a merger between Penguin and Random House, Penguin Random House, with nearly 250 independent imprints and brands on five continents, more than 15,000 new titles published each year, and close to 800 million print, audio, and eBooks sold annually, is the worlds leading trade book publisher. Like its predecessor companies, Penguin Random House is committed to publishing adult and childrens fiction and nonfiction print editions and is a pioneer in digital publishing. Its publishing lists include more than 60 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the worlds most widely read authors.; Title: Here Comes Frosty! (Frosty the Snowman) (Board Book) | [
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23,820 | 11 | Mary Man-Kong is achildrens bookeditor and author living in New York City. When she's notediting orwriting, she loves travelingwith her amazing family on awesomeadventures.; Title: GET YOUR GLAM ON! | [
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23,821 | 1 | A curriculum guide is now available for The Dino Files. It can be found at my website stacymcanulty.com.STACY McANULTY does not have a dinosaur. She does have three kids, two dogs, and one husband. She has been on a dinosaur dig in Wyoming, where she found a small fossil. It wasnt an egg. Stacy grew up in upstate New York but now calls North Carolina home. (She still really wants a dinosaurpreferably a Spinosaurus.) Visit her online at stacymcanulty.com.; Title: The Dino Files #1: A Mysterious Egg | [
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23,822 | 15 | “A cheerful introduction to outer space.”—Booklist“Supplemental tidbits (“Ouch! Asteroids and comets often hit this planet,” [McDonald] writes about Mercury) offer additional details to pique the interest of children just hearing about Earth’s cosmic neighbors for the first time.”—Publishers WeeklyJILL McDONALD is a Missouri-based illustrator and designer whose cheery and colorful art can be found on clothing, fabric, bedding, stationery, puzzles, games, and in a variety of books for babies and toddlers. Learn more about Jill’s work at jillmcdonalddesign.com.; Title: Hello, World! Solar System | [
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23,823 | 2 | Renata Galindo received her MA in Childrens Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art. My New Mom & Me is her picture book debut in the United States. She lives and works in Mexico City. Learn more at renatagalindo.com.; Title: My New Mom & Me | [
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23,824 | 2 | "Naylor's signature ability to coax profound truths out of ordinary characters and familiar events shines, and she avoids supplying easy answers. Change is hard. Familial relationships are complicated. And healing takes time. Buck's strength is inspirational, and his family's love and respect are heartwarming."Kirkus Reviews"Writing with characteristic sensitivity, Naylor delivers an engrossing account of a boy's interior and exterior struggles."Publishers Weekly"Naylor's novel pulls of a nifty, unusual feat, combining survival in the wilderness with survival in the world of bullies. This is a rare book you could give to readers of Vince Vawter's Paperboy and also fans of survivalist adventures by Gary Paulsen."Booklist"Naylor offers a well-constructed and well-paced story that will be appreciated by anyone who has ever felt out of place or bullied."SLJFrom the Hardcover edition.PHYLLIS REYNOLDS NAYLOR is the author of more than 140 books, including the Newbery Medal winner Shiloh and the companion, A Shiloh Christmas; Faith, Hope and Ivy June; Emilys Fortune; Emily and Jackson Hiding Out; and the Boy/Girl Battle series, which begins with The Boys Start the War and The Girls Get Even. She lives in Maryland.; Title: Going Where It's Dark | [
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23,825 | 1 | JILL McDONALDis the Missouri-based illustrator of the Hello, World! board book series. Jill's cheery and colorful art can be found on clothing, fabric, bedding, stationery, puzzles, games, and in a variety of books for babies and toddlers. Learn more about Jills work at jillmcdonalddesign.com.; Title: Hello, World! Backyard Bugs | [
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23,826 | 1 | Established in July 2013 in a merger between Penguin and Random House, Penguin Random House, with nearly 250 independent imprints and brands on five continents, more than 15,000 new titles published each year, and close to 800 million print, audio, and eBooks sold annually, is the worlds leading trade book publisher. Like its predecessor companies, Penguin Random House is committed to publishing adult and childrens fiction and nonfiction print editions and is a pioneer in digital publishing. Its publishing lists include more than 60 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the worlds most widely read authors.Tommy Stubbs is an illustrator. His works include The Birthday Express!, A Crack in the Track, and Blue Mountain Mystery. ; Title: Thomas and the Pirate/ The Sunken Treasure (Thomas & Friends) (Pictureback(R)) | [
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23,827 | 2 | Gr 47A magic mirror, traded for Margaret's crutch, sets off a merry fugue of medieval travels. Although the focus continually returns to Margaret, the lives of a delightful cast of characters, including her sullen mistress, a wily peddler, a boy with bagpipes, a monk, a beggar, a lonely and frightened princess, and even the wild-eyed man whose face appears to Margaret in the mirror, are gradually untangled and rewoven together. The sense of anticipation as connections are revealed to readers before the characters make them is fun and pushes the story forward. These twists and turns may be a concern for struggling readers, but period-inspired comedy will maintain engagement, especially when combined with such a lively plot. The whip-smart dialogue plainly divulges deep characterization without falling back on tiresome exposition. Although the book, including the cover art, seems to advertise a fairy tale, the historical aspects of the novel actually shine brighter, even when they focus on some of the lighter aspects of medieval life. VERDICT A finely written historical romp for strong readers.Erin Reilly-Sanders, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI"I love this bookan uproarious, thoughtful, touching, absurd, ans altogether splendid adventure." Karen Cushman, Newbery Medal-winning author of The Midwife's Apprentice and Catherine, Called Birdy"In a wordextraordinary!" Heather Vogel Frederick, author of The Mother-Daughter Book ClubThis book may be about a magic mirror, but it casts a magic spell of its own on the reader. Brilliant! Kirby Larson, Newbery Honorwinning author of Hattie Big Sky Susan Hill Long has managed to pack everything I love into one book: adventure, humor, mystery, friendship, romance, magic, and even a pickpocket squirrel! The Magic Mirror is that rare gem of a book that everyone will love. Barbara OConnor, author of How to Steal a Dog Young readers will cheer for the brave heroine at the center of this adventure, which is filled with mystery, intrigue, and laughter. I loved Maggie and her story! Augusta Scattergood, author of Glory Be "Longs story is full of twists and surprises. Margaret may not get a traditional happy ending, but her triumph proves all the more satisfying for it." -- Publishers Weekly"A magic mirror, traded for Margarets crutch, sets off a merry fugue of medieval travels. Although the focus continually returns to Margaret, the lives of a delightful cast of characters, including her sullen mistress, a wily peddler, a boy with bagpipes, a monk, a beggar, a lonely and frightened princess, and even the wild-eyed man whose face appears to Margaret in the mirror, are gradually untangled and rewoven together." -- School Library Journal"Margarets so earnest and charming that its impossible not to root for her."--Bulletin; Title: The Magic Mirror: Concerning a Lonely Princess, a Foundling Girl, a Scheming King and a Pickpocket Squirrel | [
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23,828 | 2 | Gr 46One lucky family have a chance to win everything they can carry from King Wonder's Wish Shoppe. Cal Talaska knows in his heart that his parents and siblings have what it takes to win the contest, but he has to convince them to participate first. They finally agree, albeit reluctantly, and qualify as finalists in the competition. Their stiffest competition comes from the Wylots, the family in town who have everything; Mr. Wylot is Cal's father's boss. When it becomes evident that the Wylots are willing to stop at nothing to demonstrate that they're the best, Cal and his extremely clever family must come together to prove them wrong. In this first installment of a new series, Doyle introduces readers to a charming (but quirky) family in the Talaskas, and readers cannot help but root for them to win. VERDICT Despite a familiar plot, readers will enjoy the hilarious adventures of the Talaskas and will surely look forward to the next installment.Wayne R. Cherry Jr., First Baptist Academy Library, Houston; Title: The Prizewinners of Piedmont Place | [
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23,829 | 15 | Gr 14Keating and DeGrand (Pink Is for Blobfish) have teamed up again to deliver more wacky animal facts. This time around, Keating warns readers about 17 monsters with cautionary advice ranging from "don't dine with the vampire bat" to "look out for the Humboldt squid." The creatures include the death stalker scorpion, with its predatory pincers and stinging tail, and the Komodo dragon, with its toxic proteins. The final creature is man. Bright photos and bold cartoon illustrations make the scary beasts seem less intimidating. On each spread, two paragraphs explain why the animal is so threatening, and a sidebar highlights general information. Readers are invited to see how creatures from the book compare with famous monsters and to decide for themselves what qualifies as monstrous. VERDICT A great addition for collections where horror and animal fans dominate.Emily Bayci, Naperville Public Library-Naper Boulevard Library, ILJess Keating is a zoologist-turned-author who writes with the sort of wisdom you can only get from multiple crocodile bites and skunk sprays. Jess has been making up stories for as long as she can remember, and at the age of eight, she even started a library in her room (mainly so she could charge her brother late fees). She lives with her husband in Ontario, Canada, where she is hard at work on her next book in the World of Weird Animals series.; Title: What Makes a Monster?: Discovering the World's Scariest Creatures (The World of Weird Animals) | [
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23,830 | 6 | In 1942, the launch ofLittle Golden Booksrevolutionized childrens book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling childrens books of all time.Golden Books backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardts Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of childrens book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more.Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Bookscontinues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.; Title: JUMBO COLORING ADVEN | [
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23,831 | 1 | PreS-Gr 2"I have to win this goldfish." Thus opens the tale of a boy who really wants a pet. His parents, he laments, are too practical. They won't let him have anything fluffy, shaggy, or featheryor, heaven forbid, anything that eats mice. But tonight he'll be allowed to keep what he wins at the carnival goldfish booth. His aim is true. "Where's my goldfish?" he asks. Alas, he doesn't win a fish. He wins Nuncio, a great blue whale with eager eyes and a perennial smile. "Impractical," his parents moan. But they keep their promise, and Nuncio, tugged on a multiwheeled platform behind their little car, comes to live in their conveniently huge swimming pool. The contrast between the narrator's delight and his parents' vexation is as evident as their postures and facial expressions. While almost every spread is dominated by the enormous Nuncio, some humans are happier than others about bringing in cartloads of fish or being serenaded with sounds reminiscent of a broken siren. When Dad says, "This isn't working out," the young whale owner has to think fast. Nuncio lends a fin in the garden and a spout for the car wash, proving himself a practical family petas Dad says, "A real keeper." Reminiscent of countless tales of extraordinary household pets, I Won a What? is a worthwhile contribution. VERDICT With a simple text and entertaining illustrations, this is a heartwarming picture bookand what happens on the very last page is downright beautiful.Susan Weitz, formerly at Spencer-Van Etten School District, Spencer, NY"With a simple text and entertaining illustrations, this is a heartwarming picture bookand what happens on the very last page is downright beautiful." School Library Journal"A whale of a tale.... Move over Clifford the Big Red Dog."Kirkus"Tons of fun.... [Nuncio] is the Clifford of fish." Booklist; Title: I Won a What? | [
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23,832 | 4 | In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small blue wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, Reverend W. Awdry, made up to accompany this wonderful toy were first published in 1945. He continued to create new adventures and characters until 1972, when he retired from writing. Reverend Awdry died in 1997 at the age of 85.; Title: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure (Thomas & Friends) (Little Golden Book) | [
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23,833 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1Rocket the dog and Goose, from the "Duck & Goose" series (Random), both appear in Hills's latest picture book. As they play outside with their friends Bella the squirrel and Owl, they encounter a variety of animals whose activities are described in sentences that use alliteration. ("Rocket rests by the river in the rain./Bella sits on a stump. 'I'm glad I have this sock,' she says") Every page is given its own letter, and those letters are written in bold text when they appear at the beginning of a word. The humor is subtle; the situations playful. ("Fred frolics with fireflies in the field"; "Owl jumps for joy").The oil paint and colored-pencil illustrations include full pages and spreads, and large spot art. A cheery alphabet chart appears on the reverse side of the cover. VERDICT An endearing introduction to the alphabet.Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, AB, CanadaTad Hills is the author and illustrator of How Rocket Learned to Read; Rocket Writes a Story; Duck & Goose; Duck, Duck, Goose; and Duck & Goose Go to the Beachall New York Times bestsellers. His Duck & Goose board books include the ALA-ALSC Notable Childrens Book What's Up Duck? and the Indie bestsellers Duck & Goose Find a Pumpkin and Duck & Goose, Here Comes the Easter Bunny. His Rocket books include two leveled readers, Drop it, Rocket! and Rocket's 100th Day of School.; Title: R Is for Rocket: An ABC Book | [
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23,834 | 2 | PreS-Gr 2Just as a garden grows, so does a friendship. This is a touching story about the close relationship between a little girl and her elderly neighbor. As Honey tends her garden, young Laurel delights in watching her work. She observes the woman look after the plants in all kinds of weather. The youngster pays attention to the way Honey thins the lettuce, pulls beets from the ground, and sings to the kale. She says she can hear the kale singing back even if the child cannot. Honey is more than happy to share the fruits and vegetables she has grown with Laurel and her family. The two buddies spend time in the garden during the day and on nights when the weather is nice. But everything will soon change when Honey sells her house. The small child wonders what will happen if Honey moves away. Will they be able to remain friends? What will happen to the garden when Honey is no longer there to take care of it? This book provides many opportunities for discussions about friends and moving away. Told from the young girl's perspective, the story highlights a child's ability to work through a difficult experience. The digitally colorized pen-and-ink illustrations are soft and heartwarming. The subtle details add to the pictures but do not distract from the main characters. VERDICT A welcome addition to any library collection, this is a good selection for one-on-one and small group sharing.Barbara Spiri, Southborough Library, MA"This tender tale will easily take root in readers hearts." Booklist, starred review; Title: The Forever Garden | [
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23,835 | 2 | DIANE MULDROW is an editorial director at Golden Books and author of How Do Penguins Play?, How Do Lions Say I Love You?, and the New York Times bestselling Everything I Need to Know series. DAVID WALKER is the illustrator of the Little Golden Books How Do Penguins Play? and How Do Lions Say I Love You?, as well as many other picture books for children.; Title: How Do Giraffes Take Naps? (Little Golden Book) | [
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23,836 | 0 | GEOFFREY HAYES has written and illustrated over forty childrens books, including the popular Otto & Uncle Tooth Mysteries (Step into Reading), the Patrick Bear books, and the Benny and Penny series. Geoffrey received the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for Benny and Penny in The Big No-No!; Title: The Mystery of the Riverboat Robber (Step into Reading) | [
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23,837 | 2 | In 1942, the launch ofLittle Golden Booksrevolutionized childrens book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling childrens books of all time.Golden Books backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardts Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of childrens book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more.Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Bookscontinues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.; Title: Genie Magic! (Shimmer and Shine) | [
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23,838 | 0 | Established in July 2013 in a merger between Penguin and Random House, Penguin Random House, with nearly 250 independent imprints and brands on five continents, more than 15,000 new titles published each year, and close to 800 million print, audio, and eBooks sold annually, is the worlds leading trade book publisher. Like its predecessor companies, Penguin Random House is committed to publishing adult and childrens fiction and nonfiction print editions and is a pioneer in digital publishing. Its publishing lists include more than 60 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the worlds most widely read authors.; Title: Five Fin-tastic Stories (Bubble Guppies) (Step into Reading) | [
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23,839 | 7 | "Reminiscent of both Pinocchio and The Great Mouse Detective, this novel is tailor-made for young readers who love adventure narratives and steampunk fiction."—Kirkus Reviews “A page-turning adventure for ambitious readers”—School Library Journal“The fast-paced plot is action-packed but leaves room for Charlie’s coming-of-age journey… [The Kidnap Plot] should satisfy fans of fantasy and adventure.”—Publishers Weekly“It’s a strong start to a new series—the characters are diverse, and Butler creates a smoky, grimy, harsh England that is almost a living character in itself. Readers will happily keep an eye out for the next volume.”—The Bulletin for the Center for Children’s BooksDave Butler lives in an old house and works in a study where one of the biggest bestsellers of the twentieth century was written. He has kept the room’s original shag carpet and wood-veneer walls. He likes games, guitars, languages, and, most of all, his family. Dave lives in Provo, Utah. You can find him on the Web at davidjohnbutler.com.; Title: The Kidnap Plot (The Extraordinary Journeys of Clockwork Charlie) | [
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23,840 | 2 | "Sayres and Slade move naturally from their truck lullaby, Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? (2012), to this nighttime serenade to all things train. In gentle scenes that reflect the colors of the setting sun or are lightened by the stars and moon under a dusky-blue sky, anthropomorphized trains prepare to bed down for the night. "Where do snowplow trains sleep / after all the tracks are clear? / Do their moms say, Plow your toys, kids / bedtime's almost here'?" The rhyming verse and illustration pair to make clear to readers the job of each train: the monorail's heavy-lidded eyes look toward the airport it services, and the subway rests under a brightly lit and busy city street reminiscent of Times Square. Trains include steam, passenger, freight, fire, high-speed, and breakdown trains as well as trolleys, and the ending suitably places most around a roundhouse under their blanket of starsbefore a turn of the page reveals a boy and a girl asleep in their twin beds, their toy trains and tracks laid out in an otherwise pristine bedroom. Pair this with Kevin Lewis' Chugga-chugga Choo-choo, illustrated by Daniel Kirk (1999), for more train fun. Thanks to the popularity of Thomas the Tank Engine, hopeful engineers will want to be able to identify the many different types of trains, and their out-of-the-know adults will appreciate this inclusive primer. Kirkus ReviewsBRIANNA CAPLAN SAYRES didnt know a breakdown train from a roundhouseuntil her three-year-old fell in love with Thomas the Tank Engine! Now Brianna and her husband are busy chugging along with their two boys in Seattle. She is the author of Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? and Where Do Jet Planes Sleep at Night?, both illustrated by Christian Slade. You can visit Brianna on the Web at briannacaplansayres.com and facebook.com/authorbrianna. CHRISTIAN SLADEs classic, distinctive art style can be found in picture books, novels, and magazines for children. He holds an MA in illustration from Syracuse University, as well as a BFA in drawing and animation from the University of Central Florida. He lives with his wife, two children, and two corgis in Florida. Visit him on the Web at christianslade.com.; Title: Where Do Steam Trains Sleep at Night? | [
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23,841 | 1 | Stacy McAnulty does not have a dinosaur. She does have three kids, two dogs, and one husband. She has been on a dinosaur dig in Wyoming, where she found a small fossil. It wasnt an egg. Stacy grew up in upstate New York but now calls North Carolina home. (She still really wants a dinosaurmaybe an Iguanodon.) Visit her online at stacymcanulty.com and follow her on twitter at @stacymcanulty.; Title: The Dino Files #2: Too Big to Hide | [
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23,842 | 2 | PreS-KChildren appreciate repetition and routine, and when these themes are nestled in a sweet story about friendship and self-discovery that also inserts counting possibilities, a review of colors, and the chance to travel through the seasons, an engaging as well as informative debut picture book has been created. Lucy Ladybug wants to be like the other ladybugs, but she has no black spots. Lonely and sad, she leaves the other ladybugs behind, but as she wanders alone, in each season she encounters a different creature with an alliterative name (Fred Frog, Carla Caterpillar, Felicity Fish, and Bella Bird) who is willing to share a colorful spot with Lucy and who makes her feel better about herself. Each creature points out one feature that makes Lucy special and repeats two empowering phrases that every child needs to hear: YOU are beautiful too and I wish I could be like you. Reminiscent of David McKee's Elmer and Marcus Pfister's The Rainbow Fish, the tale ends with a large, colorful foldout that contains a message of diversity and acceptance. VERDICT Children will feel empowered by this vibrant, simple, and heartwarming selection, and teachers will enjoy reinforcing its message of acceptance and generosity.Sally James, South Hillsborough Elementary School, Hillsborough, CASHARON KING-CHAI grew up on the sunny shores of Sydney, Australia, and spent happy years doodling and covering her carpets in ink. After studying illustration at the University of Technology, Sydney, she traveled to London, where she has been making a mess ever since. Her projects include album artwork, websites, ad campaigns, and, of course, picture books.; Title: Lucy Ladybug | [
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23,843 | 2 | DAVID A. KELLY is a former Little League right fielder. These days, he lives fifteen minutes from Fenway Park in Newton, Massachusetts. David has written many sports books for children, includingBabe Ruth and the Baseball Curseand the Ballpark Mysteries series. You can learn more about David at davidakelly.com, ballparkmysteries.com,or find him on Twitter at @davidakelly.; Title: MVP #2: The Soccer Surprise (Most Valuable Players) | [
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23,844 | 1 | David Lewman is a childrens book author whohas written more than 65books starring SpongeBob SquarePants, Jimmy Neutron, the Fairly OddParents, G.I. Joe, the Wild Thornberrys, and other popular characters.His works include Batter Up!, Drop the Beat!, and The Knight Before Christmas. Patrick Spazianteis an Americancomic book artistknown for his work forArchie Comics, in particular his interior pencil andcover workforSonic the Hedgehog,Sonic XandSonic Universe.; Title: RISE OF TIGER CLAW,T | [
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23,845 | 0 | Kaitlin Moore once did a back walkover on the balance beam without falling off. This is still her proudest moment. Unfortunately, she was too clumsy to be an Olympic gymnast. Once she figured this out, she decided to be a writer instead. Now she lives and writes in New York City. She can still do a perfect kick turn on the high beam.; Title: Kerri Strug and the Magnificent Seven (Totally True Adventures): How USA's Gymnastics Team Won Olympic Gold | [
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23,846 | 0 | Mary Man-Kong is achildrens bookeditor and author living in New York City. When she's notediting orwriting, she loves travelingwith her amazing family on awesomeadventures.Eren Unten is an illustrator whose works include I Love Pink!,The Doctor Is In! and MeetBubble Kitty!; Title: Meet Bubble Kitty! (Bubble Guppies) (Big Golden Book) | [
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23,847 | 2 | PreS-Gr 2It's not easy being a penguin. As a world-weary avian narrator points out, there's plenty that can (and does) go wrong: "My beak is cold." "It snowed some more last night, and I don't even like the snow." "The ocean smells too salty today." An even chillier fishing expedition does not improve his demeanor: "Oh, great. An orca. Oh, great. A leopard seal. Oh, great. A shark. What is it with this place?" Smith's sponge-textured illustrations expand upon the text's downbeat doldrums with visual humor and delightfully deadpan facial expressions. Still hungry, the penguin pulls out of the water just before being gulped down by the bigger seal (which is about to be consumed by the even larger shark, about to be swallowed by the huge orca). His melancholy monologue continues until a stately walrus catches his attention and delivers a wise (and lengthy and slightly bombastic) oration about appreciating the good things in life. Grudgingly, Penguin embraces a new perspective. He sits on a pristine peak, gazes at gracefully falling flurries, and muses, "Maybe things will work out, after all"or not (the page turn reveals that the gentle snowflakes have turned into a full-fledged storm and Penguin has resumed his grousing). This sublime pairing of author and artist results in a rib-tickling exploration of what it means to look at the unsunny side. VERDICT Share this book with Claire Messer's Grumpy Pants for a storytime starring persnickety penguins.Joy Fleishhacker, School Library Journal An Amazon Best Children's Book of the Year Amazon Editor's Pick: Best Books of the Month National Indie Bestseller Junior Library Guild Selection IndieNext top selection Barnes & Noble National Storytime selection Target Bestseller Scholastic Teachers selection A Powell's Pick of the Season An Irish Times Best Children's Book of the Year A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year"Funny and acerbic. Evocative illustrations." -- The New York Times"Hilarious and filled with super-stylish illustrations, it's sure to tickle your funny bone." -- Little London Magazine"If you want hilarity no matter how many times you read a book, Penguin Problems written by Jory John with illustrations by Lane Smith is a marvelous selection. This first collaboration by John and Smith is a triumph. There is not a missed beat in this cadence of comedy." -- Margie Myers-Culver, Librarian's Quest"Misanthropic penguins make for comedy gold." -- School Library Journal "A triumphant first for this picture book pairing, we truly hope there'll be plans for more from this dynamic duo. John's intrinsic humor, coupled with Smith's matchless illustrations is destined to bea resounding success and a story that will resonate with both children and adults, perhaps for many different reasons." -- Picture Books Blogger"The voice here is downright hysterical. Penguin Problems is one of my top-shelf picture books in recent memory." -- Danielle Davis, This Picture Book Life"This penguin is ... basically Larry David in Antarctica! Who wouldn't love that?" -- The New York Post "This book is hilarious." -- The Clarion-Ledger "Stunningly beautiful." -- Read Brightly"The perfect mix of humor and aesthetics." -- Books of Wonder"This is such a hilarious book that all kids of any age can relate to. I especially like the zen perspective conveyed in the end to the young penguin by a wise walrus. There should be a special children's book award for humor, and if there was one, this book would cinch it." -- Pragmatic Mom (blog)"Hilarious." -- The London Evening Standard"Charming and hilarious." -- Powell's"Picture book masterpiece." -- Nerdy Book Club; Title: Penguin Problems | [
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23,848 | 0 | In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small blue wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, Reverend W. Awdry, made up to accompany this wonderful toy were first published in 1945. He continued to create new adventures and characters until 1972, when he retired from writing. Reverend Awdry died in 1997 at the age of 85.Richard Courtney is a published illustrator known for his colorful work in the children’s book series Thomas & Friends.; Title: The Lost Ship (Thomas & Friends) (Step into Reading) | [
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23,849 | 0 | Erin Soderberg lives in Minneapolis with her husband, three adventure-loving kids, and a mischievous goldendoodle named Wally. Before becoming an author, she was a childrens book editor, a cookie inventor, and also worked for Nickelodeon. She has written many books for young readers, including the first two books in the Puppy Pirates series, Stowaway! and X Marks the Spot, and the Quirks series. Visit her at erinsoderberg.com.; Title: Puppy Pirates #3: Catnapped! | [
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23,850 | 0 | Hollis Jamesis a childrens book author. His works includeAlien Attack!,Jurassic Park!, Santas Christmas Genies, andMikeys Monster.Patrick Spazianteis an Americancomic book artistknown for his work forArchie Comics, in particular his interior pencil andcover workforSonic the Hedgehog,Sonic XandSonic Universe.; Title: Alien Attack! (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) (Step into Reading) | [
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23,851 | 0 | PreS-KJoin Aaron the Alligator in this whimsical tale by Eastman, which has been adapted into a Step 1 easy reader. Aaron is a playful alligator who greatly enjoys adventures with his friends. Whether he is playing hide-and-seek, throwing around a football, or picking apples, Aaron finds a way to place his own humorous and creative spin on these friendly games. As in his other books, Eastman has created simple yet adorably expressive characters who resonate well with children. He adeptly uses white space and pictures drawn in a childlike style to allow emerging readers to decode words and directions. Also, questions to readers make this a solid option for a read-aloud, particularly during the autumn months. VERDICT A fine addition to a school or public library.Maria Alegre, The Dalton School, New York CityP. D. EASTMAN was an author-illustrator who created many childrens books, including Are You My Mother?, Go, Dog. Go!, and The Best Nest. Trained at the National Academy of Design, he was working for Walt Disney Productions and Warner Brothers Cartoons before he enlisted in the army in 1943 and was assigned to the Signal Corps Film Unitwhich was headed by Theodor Geisel, who would eventually become known to the world as Dr. Seuss. After Geisel approached him to write for his new Beginner Book series at Random House, Eastman published his first book, Sam and the Firefly. Since then, Random House has sold over thirty million books by P. D. Eastman, and he has become one of the most beloved childrens book authors in the world.; Title: Aaron Loves Apples and Pumpkins (Step into Reading) | [
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23,852 | 1 | JILL McDONALDis the Missouri-based illustrator of the Hello, World! board book series. Jill's cheery and colorful art can be found on clothing, fabric, bedding, stationery, puzzles, games, and in a variety of books for babies and toddlers. Learn more about Jills work at jillmcdonalddesign.com.; Title: Hello, World! Birds | [
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23,853 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1When Mama Hen leaves the coop, she puts Chick in charge of keeping his baby brother (an egg) safe. But Chick finds his sibling dull, and after some staring and some listening, he decides to take a nap. This is the opportune time for the egg to hatch (some legs, at least) and take off on a dangerous journey through the barnyard. Through the pigsty, over the sheep shearing, and right into the dangerous bull pen the half-hatched sibling goeswith Chick hot on his tail! Chick ultimately saves his little brother, and when the egg hatches, it's clear to Chick what life will be like with a younger sibling around. This story and illustrations, while sweet and simple, are nothing special in the sea of older sibling and new baby titles available. There's no added depth, hidden gags, or even a sense of real peril to give this selection more to offer. VERDICT An additional purchase for libraries looking to beef up their sibling or baby collections.Shana Morales, Windsor Public Library, CTKATY HUDSON (Too Many Carrots) was raised in Middlesbrough, England, and started her illustration career as a small child drawing on freshly painted walls around the house! Her parents quickly encouraged drawing with pencil and paper instead. Katy took to the medium (the pencil was updated to an ink pot and pen in some cases), and after some lovely time at art college and a degree in illustration, Katy is now a freelance illustrator working at a desk in an old London library. Visit her on the Web at katyhudson.co.uk.; Title: The Runaway Egg | [
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23,854 | 0 | Jennifer Liberts grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Agoura, California. She has a BA in English Literature from California State University, and an MFA in Poetry from Columbia University. She has worked as a children's book editor, an English teacher, and an independent bookseller. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her three book-loving children, and an orange cat named Chuck.David VanTuyle is a book illustrator, animator, and an Emmy-nominated storyboard artist. His illustrating credits include Bath Party!, Picnic Party!, The Cake Monster, and other Wallykazam! books.; Title: The Cake Monster (Wallykazam!) (Step into Reading) | [
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23,855 | 1 | In 1942, the launch of Little Golden Books revolutionized children’s book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling children’s books of all time. Golden Books’ backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardt’s Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of children’s book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more. Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Books continues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.; Title: No Job is Too Big! (Paw Patrol) (Big Coloring Book) | [
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23,856 | 6 | Mary Man-Kong is a children’s book editor and author living in New York City. When she's not editing or writing, she loves traveling with her amazing family on awesome adventures.In 1942, the launch of Little Golden Books revolutionized children’s book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling children’s books of all time. Golden Books’ backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardt’s Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of children’s book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more. Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Books continues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.; Title: CHRISTMAS PARADE! - | [
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23,857 | 2 | Praise for the Maze Runner series: A #1 New York Times Bestselling Series A USA Today Bestseller A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year An ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick "[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost."EW.com Wonderful action writingfast-pacedbut smart and well observed.Newsday [A] nail-biting must-read.Seventeen.com Breathless, cinematic action.Publishers Weekly Heart pounding to the very last moment.Kirkus Reviews Exclamation-worthy.Romantic Times [STAR] James Dashners illuminating prequel [The Kill Order] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner [series] and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series.Shelf Awareness, Starred "Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book."-Deseret NewsJames Dashner is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series: The Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials, The Death Cure, The Kill Order and The Fever Code, as well as the bestselling Mortality Doctrine series: The Eye of Minds, The Rule of Thoughts, and The Game of Lives. Dashner was born and raised in Georgia, but now lives and writes in the Rocky Mountains. To learn more about him and his books, visit JamesDashner.com, follow @jamesdashner on Twitter, and find dashnerjames on Instagram.; Title: The Fever Code (Maze Runner, Book Five; Prequel) (The Maze Runner Series) | [
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23,858 | 0 | THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL—aka Dr. Seuss—is one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into thirty languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seuss’s long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors for McElligot’s Pool, If I Ran the Zoo, and Bartholomew and the Oobleck, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.; Title: Oh, the Places I'll Go! By ME, Myself | [
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23,859 | 2 | Gr 58Set in Ireland, this story has all the components needed to keep readers engagedmystery, fantasy, a creepy orphanage, knights, monsters, mysterious creatures, and the battle between good and evil. Denizen Hardwick is an orphan with no family, no past, and little prospects for his future. Everything changes the night that he discovers he has a long-lost aunt. He's whisked away into a secret society where he soon learns that he has special powers and a connection to the Knights who fight against the shadow monsters. Though the tropes will be familiar to fans of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson, Rudden's world-building, nonstop action, and strong characters make this a memorable and well-developed trilogy starter. VERDICT With an intriguing mix of mystery, horror, fantasy, and adventure, this is sure to find an eager readership.Valentine Muyumba, Indiana State University"Scary and funny--my two favorites. Dave Rudden is more than a rising star; he is a shooting star." --Eoin Colfer, New York Times bestselling author of the Artemis Fowl series"Like the Percy Jackson series, Hunger Games, or the Shiver Trilogy, Knights of the Borrowed Dark is dark, compelling, and builds an addictive universe of characters, high stakes, and evocative imagery." Jeffrey Cranor, New York Times bestselling co-author of Welcome to Night Vale "Dave Rudden has a way with words, a way with story, and a way with characters. Clear some time in your schedule before you read this, because once you start it is very difficult to stop. Joseph Fink, New York Times bestselling co-author of Welcome to Night Vale; Title: Knights of the Borrowed Dark | [
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23,860 | 16 | RICHARD SCARRY is one of the world's best-loved children's authors EVER! In his extraordinary career, Scarry illustrated over 150 books, many of which have never been out of print. His books have sold over 100 million copies around the world, and are currently published in over twenty languages. No other illustrator has shown such a lively interest in the words and concepts of early childhood. Richard Scarry was posthumously awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Illustrators in 2012.; Title: Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day? (Richard Scarry's Busy World) | [
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23,861 | 2 | Gr 58The second volume in the trilogy picks up with 13-year-old hero Denizen Hardwick visiting the court of the Endless King. The King would like to thank Denizen for his heroic endeavors, which saved his daughter in the previous book. It's especially monumental that Denizen accomplished this feat since he has only just learned of his special powers and knightly prowess. Growing stronger in his newfound ability, he has become part of a family in the motley crew of knights who are also in training. Denizen's mom gives the knights a strict education. He questions why his mother chose to avenge his father's death, abandon her son, and allow Denizen to believe he was an orphan (he recently realized that she is still alive). The narrative echoes the first title with its engaging mix of fantasy, suspense, strange creatures, and courtly drama. A violent battle ensues with members of the Forever Court, and an interesting wrinkle is introduced when the knights discover another order of warriorsthe Croits. Unlike Denizen and his cohorts, the Croits support the dark and will stop at nothing to bring shadows back to power. VERDICT An absorbing continuation of an epic tale of knights, odd creatures, and battles between good and evil. Hand to fans of John Flanagan's "Ranger's Apprentice" series.Julie Shatterly, W.A. Bess Elementary School, Gastonia, NCPraise for Book One in the Knights of the Borrowed Dark trilogy: Scary and funnymy two favorites. Dave Rudden is more than a rising star; he is a shooting star. Eoin Colfer, New York Times bestselling author of the Artemis Fowl series Like the Percy Jackson series, the Hunger Games, or the Shiver trilogy, Knights of the Borrowed Dark is dark and compelling, and builds an addictive universe of characters, high stakes, and evocative imagery. Jeffrey Cranor, New York Times bestselling coauthor of Welcome to Night Vale Dave Rudden has a way with words, a way with story, and a way with characters. Clear some time in your schedule before you read this, because once you start, it is very difficult to stop. Joseph Fink, New York Times bestselling coauthor of Welcome to Night Vale; Title: The Forever Court (Knights of the Borrowed Dark, Book 2) | [
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23,862 | 13 | In 1942, the launch ofLittle Golden Booksrevolutionized childrens book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling childrens books of all time.Golden Books backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardts Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of childrens book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more.Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Bookscontinues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.; Title: Ruff-Ruff Rescues! (Paw Patrol) | [
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23,863 | 0 | In 1942, the launch ofLittle Golden Booksrevolutionized childrens book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling childrens books of all time.Golden Books backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardts Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of childrens book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more.Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Bookscontinues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.; Title: BUBBLE GUPPIES - LGB | [
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23,864 | 13 | Gr 46Twelve-year-old Avery and her older brother, Blake, always spend summers on their grandmother's sprawling Tennessee farm. When Blake decides he is too old for Avery's favorite pretend game, Avery is furious and wounded. Then Avery meets a boy named Julian, an aspiring filmmaker. Julian is fascinated by a spooky old house on her grandmother's propertya house that Avery's grandmother has forbidden her to enter. Yet Avery can't resist when Julian invites her to help with his latest project: filming a ghost story. The new friends encounter some bizarre, downright alarming phenomena in the old house, and Julian sees the location as a perfect cinematic opportunity. Avery begins to research the history of the house and her ancestors who lived there. She hates disobeying her grandmother, but the more research she does, the more certain she becomes that the truth about the house's reclusive last resident needs to be discovered. Gensler conveys Avery's "left behind younger sibling" feelings in an authentic, relatable way. She also gently addresses the frustrations of children in unconventional family situations, and the awkwardness of cultural/religious disagreements between parents and grandparents. Supernatural elements are "real," but not exaggerated to the point of being hokey. The true beauty here is the story's inspiration to budding journalists, historians, and genealogists. Readers are in for a good ghost story, but also for encouragement to learn more about their own local histories and family trees.VERDICT Ghostlight is well paced and suspenseful with a sensitive, endearing protagonist.Sara White, Seminole County Public Library, Casselberry, FLSonia Gensler is also the author of the young adult novels The Dark Between and The Revenant. She grew up in a small Tennessee town and spent her early adulthood collecting impractical degrees from various Midwestern universities. A former high school English teacher, she now writes full-time in Oklahoma.; Title: Ghostlight | [
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23,865 | 1 | PreS-Gr 2Douglas is a lovable little dog whose nearsightedness often gets him into trouble. He is unable to see important things like signs and squirrels, and one day a run-in with a beehive prompts his owner Nancy to take him to the eye doctor for glasses. After meeting the doctor and failing the eye test somewhat hilariously, Douglas picks out the perfect pair of glasses and is able to see all of the amazing things and people around him. The tale is light on text, and the blurry font is limited to the cover and title page; the pencil and watercolor cartoon illustrations are what make this book so delightful. Funky patterns and a playful use of bold colors enhance the story and the reading experience. VERDICT With photos of "Real Kids Who Wear Glasses" and a social media hashtag as back matter, this is a fresh recommendation for young readers nervous about getting glasses. A fun and useful purchase.Whitney LeBlanc, KIPP New Orleans Schools, LAGed Adamson has had poor eyesight since he was young. He still remembers the moment he realized he needed glasses: on a trip to the countryside, his dad said, “Look at all the rabbits on that hillside.” Ged said, “Wow,” but actually he couldn’t see a single rabbit. Ged has worked as a cartoonist, storyboard artist, and music composer. It was always his ambition to write and illustrate picture books. He lives in Greenwich, London, with his family. Learn more at gedadamson.com.; Title: Douglas, You Need Glasses! | [
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23,866 | 2 | Gr 4-6-At the end of the term, Emerson Elementary School will be bulldozed to make way for a shopping center and students will be reassigned to other schools in the district. This change is particularly hard for the 18 fifth graders in Ms. Hill's class. She tasks them with keeping a poetry journal throughout the year; their poems will be placed in a time capsule at the end of the year. The students write about their feelings, the project, the imminent changes to their community, and their worries about middle school through alternating poems divided into four quarters. One girl's mother is being deployed, a boy's father recently left the family, and another boy's beloved grandfather is ailing. With the gentle guidance of their teacher, who may have been arrested in the 1960s protesting the Vietnam War, they become socially aware and organize a movement to protest the school closure. The distinct personalities of the students shine through in a variety of poetic forms. Sadness, humor, anger, and hope are expressed in authentically young voices. The poetic forms are discussed in further detail in the back matter, making for a great teaching resource. VERDICT This gently evocative study of change in all its glory and terror would make a terrific read-aloud or introduction to a poetry unit. A most impressive debut.-Brenda Kahn, Tenakill Middle School, Closter, NJ(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.; Title: The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary | [
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23,867 | 1 | In 1942, the launch ofLittle Golden Booksrevolutionized childrens book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling childrens books of all time.Golden Books backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardts Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of childrens book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more.Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Bookscontinues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.Harry Mooreis an illustrator. His works includeBug Parade!, Party Time!, Factory Fresh!,andThe Case of the Missing Spatula.; Title: The Pups Save Christmas! (Paw Patrol) (Big Golden Book) | [
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23,868 | 11 | PreS-Gr 2The Statue of Liberty is bored. She tells her pigeon friend, "Moe, every day feels the same. I see the same skyscrapers, the same city." Moe encourages her to take a holiday. She begins with the Jersey Shore, Cape Cod, and Niagara Falls and continues west from there. The illustrations present famous landmarks and landscapes from across the country. Confused tourists look on as she peeks over the top of Mount Rushmore. Sitting on the edge of the Grand Canyon, "for once in her life, Lady Liberty [feels] small." She makes it to California and stops to doze at the Golden Gate Bridge. Meanwhile, New York City is concerned. The missing statue puts a damper on the Fourth of July preparations. Moe sets out to find his friend and bring her home. The statue is enjoying a leisurely stroll through a Southern swamp when Moe finds her. "Nobody feels like celebrating without you," he says. The statue replies, "But the Fourth of July isn't about me. It's about America! I've seen this country. The purple mountains, the shining seas, the bridges and buildings. Everyone should know how amazing it is and celebrate it!" She runs north and reaches New York City in time for the fireworks. "And Liberty [is] blue no longer." She tells Moe, "It was good to get away. But it's great to be home." The final pages explain how the statue came to America and include a page of short facts and further resources. VERDICT The book is not subtle, but it provides a bright, colorful opening for teachers and parents wanting to expose children to the variety of America's landscape through engaging mixed-media illustrations and a simple story. A fun and fabulous read for a Fourth of July storytime.Amelia Jenkins, Juneau Public Library, AK"In this freewheeling tale, the Statue of Liberty steps off her pedestal to tour natural and man-made U.S. landmarks."--Publishers Weekly"A fun read offering early-elementary-school readers a glimpse into America's grandeur."--Booklist; Title: Lady Liberty's Holiday | [
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23,869 | 16 | Kristen L. Depken has been writing and editing childrens books for more than 10 years. She is the author of scores of titles, including Barbie and the Diamond Castle, All About the Trolls, and We Love to Dance!. She lives in the New York City area with her rescue dog, Ellie.Established in July 2013 in a merger between Penguin and Random House, Penguin Random House, with nearly 250 independent imprints and brands on five continents, more than 15,000 new titles published each year, and close to 800 million print, audio, and eBooks sold annually, is the worlds leading trade book publisher. Like its predecessor companies, Penguin Random House is committed to publishing adult and childrens fiction and nonfiction print editions and is a pioneer in digital publishing. Its publishing lists include more than 60 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the worlds most widely read authors.; Title: WALLY'S BEST FRIENDS | [
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23,870 | 13 | Devin Ann Wooster is a childrens writer known for Horses to the Rescue (Barbie & Her Sisters in a Puppy Chase), Big Dinosaur, Little Dinosaur (Step into Reading )(Disney/Pixar The Good Dinosaur), andSing It Out (Barbie in Rock 'n Royals).; Title: Sing It Out (Barbie in Rock 'n Royals) (Step into Reading) | [
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23,871 | 0 | JOE RHATIGAN began his publishing career as a publicity assistant in 1989, and has since worked in many roles in the publishing industry. Joe has written several books for adults and children, including White House Kids and Dont Unravel When You Travel. He lives in North Carolina with his wife. Born in Lyon, France, THOMAS GIRARD spent several years as a leading concept artist in the video games industry, working on high-profile projects such as the Astrix & Oblix games (including Kick Buttix and Mission: Las Vegum), Arthur and the Invisibles, Pink Panther: Pinkadelic Pursuit, The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon, Alice in Wonderland, and How to Train Your Dragon. With his vivid imagination and dynamic artwork, Thomas now enjoys bringing childrens books to life.; Title: Space: Planets, Moons, Stars, and More! (Step into Reading) | [
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23,872 | 0 | RON ROY has been writing books for children since 1974. He is the author of dozens of books, including the popular A to Z Mysteries and Capital Mysteries series. When not working on a new book, Ron likes to teach tricks to his dog Pal, play poker with friends, travel, and read thrilling mystery books. Visit Ron online at RonRoy.com. JOHN STEVEN GURNEY has illustrated many books for children, including the entire A to Z Mysteries series and Scholastics popular Bailey School Kids series.; Title: A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #7: Operation Orca | [
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23,873 | 16 | In 1942, the launch ofLittle Golden Booksrevolutionized childrens book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling childrens books of all time.Golden Books backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardts Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of childrens book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more.Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Bookscontinues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.; Title: GIANT ADVENTURES - B | [
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23,874 | 2 | Gr 36In this second book in the series, the Talaskas are competing for a new prize: their own beloved home. Eleven-year-old Cal and his quirky family won their last contest, the Great Grab, despite overwhelming odds. While the family members possess unique idiosyncrasies, their love for one another brings them together to accomplish the near impossible. When the family abode begins to fall apart, literally, Cal convinces the Talaskas to enter a new contest, Escape from Funland, where the first prize is a home makeover. He thinks that the contest is in the bag until the whole town gets wind of the prize; now it's a race to see who can garner the most "Likes" and ultimately get to compete for a new house. Filled with rollicking, fast-paced action; dramatic twists; and a lot of clowns, this story will keep readers entertained right from the start. Despite some predictable plotlines and a rushed conclusion, the narrative will amuse fans of the first book and readers new to the series. VERDICT A laugh-out-loud adventure, ideal for large middle grade collections.Carol Connor, Cincinnati Public Schools, OH"The Talaskas' home is falling apart. Only drastic measures can prevent it from being sold, so Cal entersthe family in the Funland Fun House Makeover Contest. First, they must collect 1,001 "likes" from theirtown. They scrape by and advance to round two: searching the clown-themed Funland park for a hiddenobject. Despite good teamwork, the contest does not work out as hoped. The plot proceeds quickly withwordplay and anagrams adding elements of fun. As the multiethnic Talaskas save their home, they learnabout true friendship versus online 'likes.' A fun, silly romp and a strong sequel toThe Prizewinners ofPiedmont Place(2016)."-- Booklist, Suzanne Harold; Title: Escape from Funland (Prizewinners of Piedmont Place) | [] | Train |
23,875 | 0 | THEODOR SEUSS GEISELaka Dr. Seussis one of the most beloved childrens book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places Youll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into thirty languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seusss long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors for McElligots Pool, If I Ran the Zoo, and Bartholomew and the Oobleck, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.; Title: My Book About Christmas by ME, Myself: with some help from the Grinch & Dr. Seuss | [
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23,877 | 2 | Rosemary McCarney has over 20 years of international development work and runs the Canadian operations of Plan International as President and CEO. Her skills and passion play a pivotal role in Plan's Because I am a Girl Initiative, which advocates for girls’ rights everywhere.  Despite her unrelenting schedule that takes Rosemary all over the world, her three children and partner Barry remain the center of her personal universe.; Title: Dear Malala, We Stand with You | [
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23,879 | 0 | In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small blue wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, Reverend W. Awdry, made up to accompany this wonderful toy were first published in 1945. He continued to create new adventures and characters until 1972, when he retired from writing. Reverend Awdry died in 1997 at the age of 85.; Title: A Ghost on the Track (Thomas & Friends) (Step into Reading) | [
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23,880 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1When the Opposite Zoo closes for the night, a monkey escapes its enclosure to wander around and visit other animals, returning to its cage at sunrise before the zookeeper discovers its absence. To showcase the concept of opposites, each spread features two animals that contrast in some way, each labeled with a descriptive worda tall giraffe and a short pig, a soft tiger and a prickly hedgehog, a slow sloth and a fast cheetah. Though the animals are not named, they are easily recognizable. Young readers will enjoy spotting the sneaky monkey on every page and following its nocturnal adventure, as well as seeing all of the zoo denizens on the last spread. VERDICT Na's winsome illustrations make this title a delightful take on animal opposites and a great addition to most collections.Yelena Alekseyeva-Popova, formerly at Chappaqua Library, NYThe New York Times Book Review "Na brings fresh energy to the familiar. With a coloring style that feels as if someone took a firecracker to a box of crayons, Na makes turtle shells as dynamic as a peacocks plumage." Shelf Awareness A dazzling concept book for preschoolers. . . .Two monkey thumbs up. Mashable In his new bookThe Opposite Zoo, artist and children's book writer Il Sung Na delivers a beautiful lesson in contrast and contradictions. Kirkus Reviews A beautiful treatment of a familiar subject that repays close looking again and again. School Library Journal Nas winsome illustrations make this title a delightful take on animal opposites. Booklist This picture book will be visually appealing to both adults and children, and its a welcome addition to a genre that, for many parents, can often be opposite of interesting.; Title: The Opposite Zoo | [
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23,881 | 0 | PreS-Gr 2More than 20 years after Theodor Geisel's death, a newly unearthed Dr. Seuss book hits the shelves. Discovered in 2013 by Geisel's widow and his assistant, the completed manuscript and accompanying sketches were found in a box containing some of the legendary picture book creator's doodles and notes. Written sometime in the late 1950s or early 1960s, the tale very much reflects the culture of its time: two white siblings go to a pet store and struggle to answer the titular question. The children encounter a menagerie of real and fantastically Seussical animals. The pair bound exuberantly through each spread as they debate the merits of each creature. The rhyme scheme bounces along merrily for the most part, with the exception of a verse concerning a "yent" in a "tent," where the pattern shifts awkwardly, though it picks up steam again with the next page turn. While there is no visual adult presence in this book, readers learn that "Dad said we could have one./Dad said he would pay" and that Mother would not like a "thing on a string" that "would bump, bump into the wall!" A repeated spread depicts four potential pets holding up a banner that reads, "MAKE UP YOUR MIND." There's an ambiguous ending, and readers are left to wonder what pet the siblings finally bring home. Though the discovered manuscript included only black-and-white sketches, this finished work features the deep aqua, sunshine yellow, and vibrant red that were hallmarks of Seuss illustrations of the time period. Random House's Cathy Goldsmith, who was the designer and art director for many of Geisel's titles, worked to capture just the right palette; the good doctor would have been pleased. A note from the publisher reveals a bit of the anxiety associated with publishing a text written more than 50 years ago, "when it was common for people to simply buy dogs, cats, and other animals at pet stores. Today animal advocates encourage us to adopt." Additional back matter includes anecdotes about a young Ted Geisel and his love of dogs, candid photos, and the story behind the discovery of this volume. VERDICT More nostalgia-inducing than groundbreaking, this picture book offers Seuss fans many familiar touchstones: jaunty rhymes, nonsense words, and the signature artwork beloved by generations of new and emerging readers.Kiera Parrott, School Library JournalTHEODOR SEUSS GEISELaka Dr. Seussis one of the most beloved childrens book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places Youll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into thirty languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seusss long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors for McElligots Pool, If I Ran the Zoo, and Bartholomew and the Oobleck, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.; Title: What Pet Should I Get? (Classic Seuss) | [
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23,882 | 13 | Mary Man-Kong is achildrens bookeditor and author living in New York City. When she's notediting orwriting, she loves travelingwith her amazing family on awesomeadventures.; Title: Listen to Your Heart (Barbie in Rock 'n Royals) (Pictureback(R)) | [
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23,884 | 1 | In 1942, the launch ofLittle Golden Booksrevolutionized childrens book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling childrens books of all time.Golden Books backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardts Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of childrens book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more.Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Bookscontinues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.Nate Lovettis an illustrator. His works includeAll Fired Up!, Night of the Ghost Pirate, All Paws on Deck!, andMission PAW.; Title: Night of the Ghost Pirate (Paw Patrol) | [
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23,885 | 0 | JANE WERNER was one of the original editors of Little Golden Books. NIKKI SHANNON SMITH is an elementary school principal in California. CLEMENT C. MOORE wrote The Night Before Christmas for his children in 1822. SHEILAH BECKETT had a 60-year career with Golden Books, and illustrated The Nutcracker at age 99. J. P. MILLER illustrated many popular Little Golden Books from the 1940s through the 1970s, some by such notable writers as Margaret Wise Brown.; Title: CHRISTMAS STORIES | [
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23,886 | 1 | Established in July 2013 in a merger between Penguin and Random House, Penguin Random House, with nearly 250 independent imprints and brands on five continents, more than 15,000 new titles published each year, and close to 800 million print, audio, and eBooks sold annually, is the worlds leading trade book publisher. Like its predecessor companies, Penguin Random House is committed to publishing adult and childrens fiction and nonfiction print editions and is a pioneer in digital publishing. Its publishing lists include more than 60 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the worlds most widely read authors.Mike Jackson is a childrens book illustrator. He graduated from the legendary ArtCenter School of Design in Pasadena, California, and has been making art for more than 25 years. He has illustrated several books, including The Best Doghouse Ever! (Bubble Guppies), Lend a Helping Paw (PAW Patrol), and A Fairytale Adventure.; Title: Ice Team (Paw Patrol) | [
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23,887 | 2 | K-Gr 3The seven new students at Mad Scientist Academy include a werewolf, a robot, and other odd creatures; and the school is pretty strange, too. Appealing comic book art takes readers through the kids' first day, in which they receive an unusual, but informative introduction to the world of dinosaurs. Dr. Cosmic is their brilliant, sometimes bumbling, teacher, who leads the group through a highly interactive prehistoric exhibit. The students follow clues to solve a dinosaur puzzle, learning plenty along the way. Prehistoric facts are provided through the automated handbooks that each child receives, and when the mechanical dinosaurs become activated, the kids must use research and their own attributes to avoid danger and complete the assignment. The Frankenstein-ish "Ken," for example, uses his monstrous strength to tear down a tree that successfully tempts an Iguanodon into revealing a clue. Pencil, ink, and digital illustrations carry the story through effective use of panels, word balloons, and cartoonish drawings. Characters have distinct looks and expressions, lending specific personalities to each of the students. The illustrations provide a light tone aided by occasional humorous asides from the kids. Larger panels depict a Tyrannosaurus attack and other action scenes, while the informational segments are neatly set off as handbook entries. VERDICT Like Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen's "Magic School Bus" series (Scholastic), the use of a school setting, a quirky teacher, and wild hands-on learning situations provides an engaging blend of humor, adventure, and information.Steven Engelfried, Wilsonville Public Library, OR"One of Summer's Must-Read Children's Books" --Bookish.com"Like Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen's "Magic School Bus" series (Scholastic), the use of a school setting, a quirky teacher, and wild hands-on learning situations provides an engaging blend of humor, adventure, and information." --School Library Journal; Title: Mad Scientist Academy: The Dinosaur Disaster | [
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23,888 | 2 | K-Gr 2Charlotte is the youngest of six girls in the lavish Bartlett-Kruger household. While she enjoys playing with her sisters and welcomes their outgrown toys, Charlotte dislikes being stuck with their hand-me-down clothes. When their parents plan a fancy dress-up party, the girls anticipate wearing a stylish new outfit, all except Charlotte, who expects to be the wallflower of the group. Extending some kindhearted effort, the sisters embellish their old dresses with handy items around the house to create a dress "made not only of hand-me-down garments, but with sisterly love." Krauss's intricate, meticulous pastel illustrations are a feast for the eyes for fashion buffs, though the outfits (reminiscent of 1920s or 1930s splendor) may not resonate with 21st-century children. Fans of "Cinderella" should be satisfied when Charlotte emerges for her grand entrance wearing a ball gown fit for a princess. The dress is featured on the book's front cover, which may be a bit of a spoiler, but those who savor a typical happy ending will not be disappointed. Children with older sisters may relish a story featuring the youngest shining as the center of attention, and it is somewhat satisfying being presented with a twist on the evil stepsisters of Cinderella. VERDICT A stylish picture book for young would-be fashionistas and those who love dressing up, but the narrative pales in comparison with the images.Etta Anton, Yeshiva of Central Queens, NYTRISHA KRAUSS is an illustrator whose clients have included The New York Times, The New Yorker, Nordstrom, Ogilvy & Mather, Penguin, and Universe Press. She has now turned her full attention to picture-book illustration, and lives in London in a Victorian house near the river Thames with her Italian husband and their Weimaraner, Esther the Glorious. Visit her on the Web at trishakrauss.com.; Title: Charlotte's Very Own Dress | [
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23,889 | 1 | Stacy McAnulty does not have a dinosaur. She does have three kids, two dogs, and one husband. She has been on a dinosaur dig in Wyoming, where she found a small fossil. It wasnt an egg. Stacy grew up in upstate New York but now calls North Carolina home. (She still really wants a dinosaurmaybe an Iguanodon.) Visit her online at stacymcanulty.com and follow her on Twitter at @stacymcanulty.; Title: The Dino Files #3: It's Not a Dinosaur! | [
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23,890 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1A quartet of young woodland animals are staying up late to catch sight of Santa flying overhead in his sleigh. They are thrilled to spot him and to wave, but when a gust of wind knocks a present out of his sleigh and it falls to the ground, the friends retrieve it and undertake a laborious journey to bring it to its intended recipient, a baby in a farmhouse, with Squirrel grumping the whole time. When they arrive back home, there's a present waiting for them, with a thank you note from Santa. There isn't much of a story here, but the sweet and slightly dorky expressions of the animals, the cartoon appeal of the illustrations, and the friends' delight at the baby's happiness will charm young readers. VERDICT A cheerful choice for lapsits or storytime.Eva Mitnick, Los Angeles Public LibraryPRAISE FOR The Lost Gift:"Graegin (How to Share with a Bear) creates sweeping expanses of moonlit snow for the animals to traverse under midnight blue Christmas Eve skies, creating an atmosphere of quiet magic as the animals discover the rewards of doing a kind deed." --Publishers Weekly"The little animals are a charming group, each displaying a specific personality trait that contributes to the group's dynamics. Captivating illustrations use pencil-and-ink washes to create a delicate atmosphere of snow-covered trees, midnight-blue skies, and shadows in snowy fields. A delightful, quiet story with a subtle theme of giving to others as a gift in itself." --Kirkus Reviews "Listeners and readers will empathize with thecharacters emotions, captured in friendly, digitally colored pencil-and-ink-washillustrations. The writing is simple yet expressive. And for those readers hoping toland on the 'nice' list, the storys last line may resonate the most: 'Santa always knows.'" --Horn Book Magazine; Title: The Lost Gift: A Christmas Story | [
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23,891 | 0 | RON ROY has been writing books for children since 1974. He is the author of dozens of books, including the popular A to Z Mysteries and Capital Mysteries series. When not working on a new book, Ron likes to teach tricks to his dog Pal, play poker with friends, travel, and read thrilling mystery books. Visit Ron online at RonRoy.com.; Title: A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #8: Secret Admirer | [
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23,892 | 2 | Comedian, musician, and actor Craig Robinson transitions his flair for humor from the screen to the page in his authorial debut. He is best known for his work on NBCs The Office, Hollywood comedy blockbusters This Is the End, Hot Tub Time Machine, and Pineapple Express, and the upcoming drama Morris from America. Robinson pulls on his lifes most hilarious moments and his experience attending Chicagos first public magnet school to bring Jake the Fake to life. Robinson continues to act, perform, and cheer on the White Sox. Adam Mansbach is a novelist, screenwriter, cultural critic, and humorist. The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Go the F*ck to Sleep and You Have to F*cking Eat, Mansbach has recently expanded his writing repertoire to include his debut thriller The Dead Run and middle-grade novel Benjamin Franklin: Huge Pain in My . . . His novel Rage Is Back was an NPR Best Book of the Year. Mansbachs work has also appeared on NPRs All Things Considered."Keith Knight is mapping out a previously unknown vector of the vast cartoon universe." -Garry Trudeau, creator of Doonesbury"It's hard to make a comic that is this funny while also so frequently profound...This is the work of a master." - Dave Eggers, author of A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering GeniusKeith Knight is a rapper, social activist, father, and educator. Hes also one of the most highly regarded cartoonists in America, and the creator of three popular comic strips: the Knight Life, (th)ink, and the K Chronicles. Knight is also the recipient of the the NAACP History Maker award. His art has appeared in various publications worldwide, including the Washington Post, Daily KOS, San Francisco Chronicle, Salon.com, Ebony, ESPN the Magazine, L.A. Weekly, MAD Magazine, and The Funny Times.; Title: Jake the Fake Keeps it Real | [
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23,893 | 13 | Review, Booklist, June, 2010:“A great choice for an active storytime."Review, Kids lit. Menesha Library.org, June 24, 2010:"Purely infectious!"Review, Kirkus Reviews, May 1, 2010:"This one begs to be read aloud in a music or city-sounds storytime. But be forewarned—anything even remotely drum-like will not be safe for the rest of the day."Thea Guidone lives in a red house on a hill in Connecticut. She loves John and Suzanna, old books, cottage gardens, Friday-night pizza, and writing by the fire. This is her first children’s book.   Vanessa Newton trained at the Fashion Institute of Technology and the School of Visual Arts, both in New York City. Before turning her sights to children’s books, Vanessa worked as a medical phlebotomist. Her other works include the Ruby and the Booker Boys series and Let Freedom Sing, which she also authored. Vanessa lives in East Orange, New Jersey, with her family.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Drum City | [
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23,894 | 0 | Chris Kratt, along with his brother, Martin Kratt, is a zoologist by training who has built a family entertainment brand based on an enthusiasm for animals and a wild popularity with a family audience. Since founding their production company, Kratt Brothers, in 1993, Chris and Martin have created and executive produced more than 200 episodes of 4 successful television series: Kratts' Creatures, Zoboomafoo with the Kratt Brothers, Kratt Brothers: Be The Creature, and Wild Kratts. They star in these programs playing themselves, and are directors, scriptwriters, authors, and wildlife cinematographers ever in the pursuit of "creature adventure."Martin Kratt, along with his brother, Chris Kratt, is a zoologist by training who has built a family entertainment brand based on an enthusiasm for animals and a wild popularity with a family audience. Since founding their production company, Kratt Brothers, in 1993, Chris and Martin have created and executive produced more than 200 episodes of 4 successful television series: Kratts' Creatures, Zoboomafoo with the Kratt Brothers, Kratt Brothers: Be The Creature, and Wild Kratts. They star in these programs playing themselves, and are directors, scriptwriters, authors, and wildlife cinematographers ever in the pursuit of "creature adventure."Established in July 2013 in a merger between Penguin and Random House, Penguin Random House, with nearly 250 independent imprints and brands on five continents, more than 15,000 new titles published each year, and close to 800 million print, audio, and eBooks sold annually, is the worlds leading trade book publisher. Like its predecessor companies, Penguin Random House is committed to publishing adult and childrens fiction and nonfiction print editions and is a pioneer in digital publishing. Its publishing lists include more than 60 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the worlds most widely read authors.; Title: Wild Predators (Wild Kratts) (Step into Reading) | [
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23,896 | 0 | PreS-Gr 3In 1741, a Dutch sea captain, Douwemont Van der Meer, transported Clara, a young rhinoceros, from India to his home in Leiden. For the next 17 years, Van der Meer transported her to dozens of cities throughout Europe, including Berlin, Rome, Paris, and Vienna. Clara charmed royals such as Empress Maria Theresa and Louis XV. She amazed peasants and aristocrats, who paid to see her. Poets, painters, and musicians created works in her honor. McCully carries readers on these travels while never losing sight of the relationship between the captain and Clara. Van der Meer needed to raise money constantly to satisfy Clara's prodigious appetite for bread and hay and her fondness for oranges and beer. She repaid him with affection and patience during the travels and exhibitions. McCully's watercolor illustrations capture the fashions and landscapes of the time. Panoramas such as the entourage sailing on a huge raft down the Rhine convey the spectacular undertaking involved in Clara's travels. An extensive author's note supplies additional information on Clara's story and the current state of rhinoceros populations. Consider pairing this title with Mary Tavener Holmes's My Travels with Clara, which incorporates photos of paintings, coins, and figurines with Clara's image. VERDICT Clara's unusual story, which introduces readers to a time when attitudes to animals were much different than now, is a strong consideration for most collections.Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University Library, Mankato"McCully calls this a 'mostly' true story, and perhaps by strict historical standards, thats correct. But its emotional veracity is never in question."Publishers Weeklystarred review"Graceful, expressive, and beautifully composed"Booklist starred review; Title: Clara: The (Mostly) True Story of the Rhinoceros who Dazzled Kings, Inspired Artists, and Won the Hearts of Everyone . . . While She Ate Her Way Up and Down a | [
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23,897 | 2 | PreS-Gr 2This lyrical poem about a girl who roams the woods at night has a more unsettling premise than readers might think at first glance. "She doesn't have parents./No one knows her name./But the people in town/Call her Wee Sister Strange." Grant's Edgar Allan Poe-ish tale is balanced by Campbell's soft illustrations in watercolor and colored pencil, which depict a fey redheaded sprite with huge hazel eyes, pert coral lips, and a ratty yellow dress, who prances through the night searching delicately for a bedtime story. The settings shift from an autumnal forest with prowling wolves and barn owls to a deep bog filled with axolotls. Kids will be intrigued by this lightly creepy rhyme, which sounds like cautionary verse but ends sweetly. The verse rolls smoothly without forced rhymes or syllables and does well as a read-aloud. VERDICT A daintily spooky bedtime story that will delight; first purchase.Lisa Nowlain, Nevada County Community Library, CA"It would have sent C. S. Lewis over the moon." The New York Times Book ReviewAn enchanting bedtime tale to be read over and over again.Kirkus Reviews, Starred ReviewGrant creates a poem rich with metaphor in a story that walks a careful line between eeriness and comfort In moody watercolor and pencil scenes, Campbell uses unexpected angles to follow the sprites nocturnal search from multiple perspectives.Publishers Weekly, Starred Review; Title: Wee Sister Strange | [
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