node_id int64 0 76.9k | label int64 0 39 | text stringlengths 13 124k | neighbors listlengths 0 3.32k | mask stringclasses 4
values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
23,900 | 4 | 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.Steve Lambe is an illustrator. His works include Follow the Ninja!, Really Spaced Out!, Mighty Monster Machines, and Green vs. Mean.     ; Title: Mighty Monster Machines (Blaze and the Monster Machines) (Little Golden Book) | [
3824,
13773,
13778,
16690,
16699,
16709,
16797,
16846,
19541,
21582,
23761,
23804,
23878,
23912,
23987,
23999,
24008,
24023,
45327,
45338,
45340,
45341,
45348,
45411,
55872,
58091
] | Test |
23,901 | 0 | THEODOR SEUSS GEISELaka Dr. Seussis 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've Been! Journal | [
13468,
13636,
14695,
15075,
16347,
23764,
23817,
23858,
23875,
23946,
51163,
58185,
58220,
70348
] | Test |
23,902 | 13 | Mary Tillworth has written more than 100 licensed books for children, including Colors Everywhere!and I Am Buzz Lightyear. She resides in Brooklyn with a long-haired calico cat whom she occasionally shaves, and she is especially proud of her excellent spice rack.Liana Hee is an illustrator. Her works include Wish Upon a Sleepover and Backyard Ballet. ; Title: Backyard Ballet (Shimmer and Shine) (Little Golden Book) | [
3188,
8492,
12977,
16718,
16748,
16823,
16841,
23665,
23761,
23837,
23910,
24023,
45292,
45319,
45331,
45347,
45369,
57291,
58091,
58110,
58114,
58149,
58180,
58205,
58214
] | Train |
23,903 | 6 | CHRISTOPHER SANTORO has been illustrating children's books for over 30 years. He has been honored by the Society of Illustrators, the American Institute of Graphic Arts, the American Library Association, and The New Yorker.; Title: It's Haunted! | [
1549,
2897,
3321,
3336,
3722,
6262,
6530,
6735,
8681,
9920,
9969,
9976,
10041,
12760,
13096,
13367,
13536,
13548,
13646,
14632,
15110,
16327,
17105,
18022,
18335,
18401,
19597,
19930,
21359,
21706,
22077,
22206,
23920,
26150,
26430,
27255,
2926... | Train |
23,904 | 13 | Molly McGuire Woodsis the author of many books for young readers, includingSherman's Awesome Adventuresand titles based on Mattel's Barbie and Barbie Mariposa.; Title: BARBIE IN ROCK 'N RO | [
14486,
14561,
14618,
16666,
23722,
23736,
23757,
23968,
45273,
45423,
45442,
45911
] | Validation |
23,905 | 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.; Title: Just Yelp for Help! (PAW Patrol) | [
16801,
23705,
23741,
23855,
23886
] | Train |
23,906 | 7 | Gr 48Using 16 pages of abbreviated handwritten notes from 1880 and outlining a tale Twain made up for his daughters, Stead has created a rhythmic and imaginative story seamlessly blended with intermittent "discussions" between the two authors. Twain's story is set in a land where "the luckless and hungry remain luckless and hungry for all of their lives," while "in the United States of America, everyone and everything is given a fair and equal chance. It would be rude to believe otherwise." Young Johnny, the main character, lives with his mean old grandfather on a piece of arid land with a withered old apple tree and a chicken that his grandfather has ordered him to sell at the market "for something worth eating." Along the way, he meets an old blind woman who trades a handful of blue seeds she obtained from a fairy for the chicken. After eating the flower that grows from the blue seed, Johnny is able to converse with animals who provide a banquet, help build him a house, and lead him to the missing Prince Oleomargarine. Here Twain disappears, and Stead is obliged to provide the story's ending. Erin Stead's numerous softly detailed illustrations in muted browns, greens, and yellows; laser cuttings; and block-printed silhouettes bring the unusual cast of characters to life. VERDICT The combination of Twain's (often sarcastic) humor and "lessons of life," a touch of allegory, and Stead's own storytelling skills result in an awesome piece of fantasy.Susan Scheps, formerly at Shaker Public Library, OHASchool Library JournalBest Book of 2017ABank Street College of Education2018Best Children's Book of the Year"will capture the imaginations of readers of all ages"USA Today, (out of four stars)"Samuel Langhorne Clemens himself would be proud."Booklist,starred review"a cast of eccentric characters, celestially fine writing, and a crusade against pomp that doesn't sacrifice humor."Publishers Weekly,starred review"Completing a story penned by arguably America's greatest author is no easy feat, but the Caldecott-winning author-illustrator (and husband-wife) team proves more than equal to the task. . . .A pensive and whimsical work that Twain would applaud."Kirkus,starred review "The combination of Twains (often sarcastic) humor and lessons of life, a touch of allegory, and Steads own storytelling skills result in an awesome piece of fantasy."School Library Journal,starred review"Beautifully understated and nuanced illustrations by Erin Stead add the finishing flourishes to this remarkable work."Shelf Awareness,starred reviewdrawn with a graceful crosshatched intelligence that seems close to the best of Wyeth.Adam Gopnik,The New York Times"Twain and the two Steads have created whatcould become a read-aloud classic, perfect for families to enjoy together."The Horn Book"artful and meta and elegantThe Wall Street Journal"should inspire readers young and old to seek further adventures with Twain."The Washington Post"Johnny is destined to become as much a part of Twain lore as Tom, Huck, Jim and The Mysterious Stranger."Hartford Courant"bound to become a reading staple for all ages."RealSimple.com"Philip Stead brilliantly captures Twain's style, his homespun humor, his wordplay, his biting wit, his sympathy for the powerless and his disdain for the mighty."The Buffalo News; Title: The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine | [
851,
3810,
4121,
4250,
4258,
4338,
4912,
11061,
11351,
11418,
11550,
11575,
15811,
19624,
20807,
21498,
21739,
22691,
22882,
23927,
23972,
29290,
29451,
32912,
33124,
33416,
33677,
33680,
33834,
33952,
33994,
34021,
34030,
36165,
36621,
45642,
... | Train |
23,907 | 2 | K-Gr 4Dr. Cosmic and his Mad Scientist Academy students are back for a second outing that is truly out there. The green-faced, wild-haired Dr. Cosmic has invented a wearable weather balloon and a CHAOS (Cooling/Heating Airflow Operating System) machine and is unnervingly optimistic about their success. As will no doubt be the pattern throughout the series, the students must absorb a crash course in this curriculum so that they can save both the professor and the day. Even adults reading the book aloud at school or at home will learn a few things. The colorful comic strip format is varied and dramatic. Not all readers will linger over the occasional info-packed box ("The Water Cycle," "Types of Precipitation," etc.), but the facts are made optimally interesting through dramatic and funny illustrations. Drama, humor, color, and format are indeed the main elements that make this and the previous volume so enticingalong with the occasional "KABOOM!" and "KA-BAM!" VERDICT Science fans and comics enthusiasts will dive right into this, but don't deprive other readers; there's enough fun here for anyone.Susan Weitz, formerly at Spencer-Van Etten School District, Spencer, NYPraise forMad Scientist Academy: The Dinosaur DisasterAn informative but hair-raising tour of a rather-too-realistic dinosaur exhibit gives six new students a memorable first day at Mad Scientist Academy. . . . Mad fun. Kirkus Reviews, StarredLike Joanna Cole and Bruce Degens 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 JournalKids Indie Next ListOne of Summers Must-Read Childrens Books. Bookish.com; Title: Mad Scientist Academy: The Weather Disaster | [
6560,
16310,
22370,
23887,
23919,
24132,
35857,
35868,
35913,
40467
] | Train |
23,908 | 2 | SUSAN MAUPIN SCHMID is the author of 100 Dresses: If the Magic Fits and Ghost of a Chance. When Susan was seven, she read Betsy's Little Star, a really old book about a girl who wants red shoes. Until then, Susan had only worn sensible brown shoes to school and toe-pinching black Mary Janes to church. Unfortunately, Susan's mother did not think Susan needed red shoes. She probably didn't, but she never stopped wanting pretty shoes. When she was a fifth grader, her mother sent Susan to the local shoe store to buy sneakers. And there in the window were grass-green Keds, just the same shade as the outfit she was wearing! Susan had to have those shoes! So she bought them. And she was very happy, despite the fact that she had to wear them with everything--whether they matched or not. Susan is currently on the lookout for a great pair of turquoise sandals. To find out more, visit SusanMaupinSchmid.com and follow her on Twitter: @maupinschmid.Fog wrapped the castle. Not the cloudy vapor of an early-spring morning, but the fog of forgetfulness. It became as though thoughts of the past slipped through people’s fingers. Oh, not that they couldn’t remember when they tried, but more that they lost the desire to keep those memories. I knew the dragons were to blame, because they were what people forgot the most. I’d mention them and receive a blank stare in response. “Dragons?” they’d gasp, blinking in astonishment. “There is no such thing as dragons!” How quickly they forgot. When my father, Magnificent Wray, had collared those dragons, they’d celebrated. When he’d set the dragons to build the Star Castle, they’d cheered. But when he passed away, the dragons became a myth in a matter of months. A foggy, uncertain idea that was best left unthought. Only a few people retained the memories of those days. A handful held the precious trickle of thoughts: vital notions of dragons, magic, and danger. I am one of the few. --Lady Amber DeVere, My Father, Magnificent Wray   The key burned a hole in my apron pocket. It was small and silver, with a starburst inscribed on its bow. And although dozens of keys hung in the Head Steward’s office, they were ordinary. None had a starburst. This key had once belonged to Magnificent Wray, my ancestor and the architect who had designed the castle. A man of mystery and magic. The starburst was his emblem, and that made this one special. The bow held the smallest spark of magic. I hadn’t noticed it until I pressed my thumb down hard, but it was there. Which made me wonder: Did the lock it fit hold a greater magic? A stronger, more powerful force? What would happen when the two met? And what lay behind that lock? Did this key unlock a treasure? That question fired my imagination with possibilities. “Gold? Jewels? A magic ring?” I mumbled under my breath. “Magnificent Wray’s secret workshop? What?” “Quiet,” Gillian whispered, peeking around the corner ahead of us. I rolled my eyes. We were pressed against a wall outside the corridor to the Princess’s suite. It was early, and everyone in the castle was busy getting ready for the day. Our chances of running into someone were small. But the past weeks of slinking around together looking for the keyhole had given Gillian a taste for stealth. She made each search an ordeal of hand signals, tiptoeing, hiding behind curtains, and flattening ourselves against walls. It had gotten a bit ridiculous. But every keyhole beckoned, Try me. Each chance we got, we hightailed it to the next tantalizing lock. One of us would be the lookout while the other tried the key. So far we hadn’t had any luck. But Roger, the First Stable Boy, was right: it was too small to open doors. And we’d discovered it was too big to open jewel cases. We were no closer to finding out what the key did open than we’d been when we started. There were at least a million locks in the Star Castle. We’d given the key to Roger, and he’d tried every keyhole in the stables and the outbuildings. Nothing. But it had to open something, and we planned to keep searching until we found out what. Ahead of me, Gillian braced herself to sprint for the next lock. Her dark curls were swept back with a ribbon, her brow furrowed in concentration, her brown eyes fastened on the prize. “On the count of three,” she whispered. “One--” “Three,” I said, eager to arrive at the next lock. I bounded around the corner and down the corridor. Past the ornate doors of the Princess’s suite and straight to the double doors leading to the soon-to-be King’s suite. It had been closed up since the death of Princess Mariposa’s father, years earlier. Until now. Gillian hurried to catch up with me. “Darling, wait!” she called. The doors to the King’s suite were painted to resemble a view from a window. The painting portrayed Eliora by the White Sea, this very kingdom. The details were stunning. A mountain rose above the sea. Birds soared. Ships drifted in the harbor. The city sat nestled in its cove. And the Star Castle crested a rise that climbed to the mountain’s top. I squinted at the brushstrokes: every leaf and stone was executed so that you felt you could reach out and touch it. “It’s a special kind of painting,” Gillian said, panting a little. “Trumpet oil, Baroness Azure called it. I think that’s a kind of paint. Anyway, it’s supposed to fool you into thinking it’s real.” Gillian had the habit of repeating what the Baroness told her. Although not necessarily correctly. “Trompe l’oeil,” I said. “It’s a style, not a paint.” “Sure,” she agreed affably. She reached out and turned the castle, which rotated because it was actually the doorknob. The enameled metal piece fit so neatly into the painting that you didn’t suspect it was there. She pulled the door open and walked inside. “The Baroness said,” she began, “that the Princess’s suite used to be the Queen’s suite when there was a queen. But now the Princess uses it, since she’s like a queen. Only not. But she will be.” Princess Mariposa had stayed a princess since her parents’ death because her father’s will stated that she could be queen only upon her marriage. In a matter of weeks, there would be a wedding, a coronation, and a ball! The entire castle was abuzz over the upcoming events. “I hope the Baroness said something we don’t already know,” I replied. “She says lots of stuff.” Gillian paused a moment to admire the suite’s anteroom, with its three doors. “The King’s suite is a mirror image of the Princess’s.” A forest flowed around me, holding the walls, the floor, and the ceiling in its painted leafy embrace. The doors nearly melted into the walls. A bluethroat eyed me from its perch in a tree. The sun dappled its little brown head and the white-tufted blue patch under its beak. A rabbit hid in a hollow. “The fastest way is to go straight through the bedroom,” Gillian added. She opened the center door, breaking the illusion, and stepped through. I followed her into a room devoid of furniture, where the scents of turpentine and lemon oil tickled my nose. The walls glistened with fresh paint: royal blue, Prince Sterling’s favorite color. The carved crown moldings glinted with gold. The marble floor gleamed. “It’s being redecorated for Prince Sterling,” Gillian explained, gesturing at the ladders and buckets scattered about the room. “New furniture, drapes, carpet. Well, all except for the reading room, of course.” “Uh-huh,” I said. “Prince Sterling declared that it was already perfect. He said don’t change anything but the drapes,” she continued, following me. “Mind your step.” I nearly stumbled over a rolled-up carpet. Gillian caught me with a grin. Threading our way around buckets and ladders, we reached the next door. Beyond it was a lounge. A partially finished mural wrapped the walls, but Gillian didn’t waste time admiring it. She raced to the last door and threw it open. “Here it is,” she announced, as if I wouldn’t grasp where I was. “The reading room!”; Title: The Starlight Slippers (100 Dresses) | [
6651,
6923,
11312,
11418,
11561,
11575,
15038,
21739,
22470,
23927,
23983,
23994,
29304,
29620,
42672,
45204,
45993,
51215,
52220,
55386,
55482,
56449,
58140,
58204,
68460
] | Test |
23,909 | 2 | Brother-and-sister team JENNIFER L. HOLM and MATTHEW HOLM are the creators of the Babymouse series and the Squish series. Jennifer is the New York Times bestselling author of The Fourteenth Goldfish and several other highly acclaimed novels, including three Newbery Honor winners, Our Only May Amelia, Penny from Heaven, and Turtle in Paradise. Matthew is a graphic designer and freelance writer.; Title: I'm Sunny! (My First Comics) | [
5385,
6071,
6098,
7782,
10084,
12251,
16046,
18797,
22961,
23916,
24019,
26030,
29090,
29293,
38301,
52642,
64136,
76577
] | Validation |
23,910 | 2 | 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.Jose Maria Cardona is an illustrator whose works include Everlasting Love and Theodore in the Big Harbor. ; Title: Meet Shimmer and Shine! (Shimmer and Shine) (Step into Reading) | [
3126,
13104,
13591,
13833,
13895,
13986,
14706,
16748,
16801,
16823,
16841,
23837,
23902,
23971,
23992,
29588,
29590,
29596,
29712,
29718,
45292,
45319,
45320,
45331,
45347,
45369,
58110,
58143,
58149,
58180,
58208,
58214,
75056
] | Train |
23,911 | 2 | 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: A Paw-some Mystery (Barbie and Her Sisters in the Great Puppy Adventure) (Pictureback(R)) | [
14561,
16711
] | Train |
23,912 | 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: The Big Book of Blaze and the Monster Machines (Blaze and the Monster Machines) (Big Golden Book) | [
3618,
16690,
16709,
16797,
16803,
23878,
23900,
23987,
23997,
23999,
45327,
45340,
45411,
58131,
58201
] | Test |
23,913 | 7 | 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: MUTANTS IN SPACE! - | [
8729,
14464,
14661,
19503,
23733
] | Train |
23,914 | 0 | This deluxe slipcased edition of the beloved Seuss holiday classic will be at the top of everyone's Christmas gift list this year.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. Dr. Seuss's never-before-seen picture book What Pet Should I Get? will be published on July 28, 2015. The rediscovered book captures a classic childhood momentthe selection of a petand uses it to illustrate a life-lesson: that it is hard to make up your mind, but that sometimes you just have to do it!; Title: How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Book and Grinch (Classic Seuss) | [
14103,
14632,
23875,
30103,
58153
] | Train |
23,915 | 15 | "A sweet and inspiring ode to the draw of nature and power of community." -Publishers Weekly"An optimistic message about love, loss, and cooperation. An imaginative tribute." -Kirkus ReviewsTereasa Surratt and Donna Lukas have been co-creators and friends for many years, first working together as part of a creative team at Ogilvy & Mather advertising firm. The Forever Tree is their first picture book and is inspired by a very special tree on the Camp Wandawega property. The summer camp has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning, Today, NPR, and HGTV, as well as in the Wall Street Journal and Martha Stewart Living, among others. When not lounging in the tree house, Donna and Tereasa can be found spending time with their families in Chicago. You can find Donna Lukas on Twitter at @donnacp1 and on Facebook. Visit Tereasa Surratt on her website at Tereasa.info and on Instagram at @campwandawega. And discover more about Camp Wandawega at wandawega.com.Nicola Slater is a professional illustrator and a semi-professional coffee-drinker. After studying illustration at Buckinghamshire Chilterns University, she now lives and works in Manchester, England, with her family. While her yard doesn't feature a tree house yet, she is open to any chipmunk contractors looking for work.; Title: The Forever Tree | [
3577,
3796,
3907,
4121,
4149,
4165,
4338,
4377,
7455,
9322,
10362,
11041,
11926,
12086,
14695,
15811,
15849,
16347,
16498,
16573,
16585,
16828,
17283,
19601,
19623,
20276,
21109,
21546,
21690,
22815,
24132,
28852,
32044,
33089,
33677,
33792,
33... | Train |
23,916 | 2 | Brother-and-sister team JENNIFER L. HOLM and MATTHEW HOLM are the creators of the Babymouse series and the Squish series. Jennifer is the New York Times bestselling author of The Fourteenth Goldfish and several other highly acclaimed novels, including three Newbery Honor winners, Our Only May Amelia, Penny from Heaven, and Turtle in Paradise. Matthew is a graphic designer and freelance writer.; Title: I'm Grumpy (My First Comics) | [
6071,
6098,
7782,
10084,
10300,
16046,
20821,
22961,
23909,
23956,
24019,
25964,
25971,
26030,
29293,
33656,
38301,
48708,
52635,
52642,
55939,
64136,
65096,
70242
] | Train |
23,917 | 2 | Whether describing the heat of a Delhi summer or the emotions of a homesick preteen in a strange land, Darnton gets the details right, bringing characters and story to life and also educating readers about the economic discrepancies rampant in India. Blond American Chloes perspective gives Western readers a way into this tale of inequality in a foreign culture. Kirkus Reviews The heart of the storystanding up for others,despite social or economic classcan offer a good discussion for readers and hopefully get them thinking about those around them. Booklist An informed and informative work of fiction that incorporates eye-opening facts about poverty and social systems outside of the United States while never losing the protagonists authentic and relatable voice. Evocative in setting, sympathetic in character, and noble in intent, this story is for armchair travelers and seekers of fairness and friendship. The BulletinKate Darnton is a writer and book editor from Boston. She lived with her family in New Delhi for five years. They now live in Amsterdam.; Title: Chloe in India | [
11956,
13653,
19627
] | Train |
23,918 | 6 | 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.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: PIRATE TREASURE | [
14095,
14659,
19514,
23815,
23832,
24023
] | Train |
23,919 | 2 | "Young readers can onlyhope for this much excitement on their real field trips." Kirkus Reviews"[A]space adventurethat young readers willpore over, learn from, and enjoy." School Library JournalPraise forMad Scientist Academy: The Weather DisasterWith outlandish situations rendering scientific concepts memorable, McElligott has concocted a winning formula for learning as entertainment. Kirkus Reviews"Engaging and educational." BooklistTheres enough fun here for anyone. School Library JournalNo need for MSA kids to take a field trip: what could be more interesting than school? The BulletinPraise for Mad Scientist Academy: The Dinosaur Disaster Dr. Cosmic is plainly a colleague of Ms. Frizzle, and the mix of pithy banter, tumultuous field-trip mishaps, and science fact is as familiar as it is winning.Fans of the Frizz will be dino-delighted.Mad fun.Kirkus Reviews, Starred Like Joanna Cole and Bruce Degens Magic School Bus series(Scholastic), the use of a school setting, a quirky teacher, and wild hands-on learning situations providesan engaging blend of humor, adventure, and information. School Library Journal One of Summers Must-Read Childrens Books. Bookish.com Kids Indie Next ListMatthew McElligott is the author of many books for children including the Mad Scientist Academy series, Even Monsters Need Haircuts, and the BenjaminFranklinstein series.Like the planet Neptune, he is large, dim, and gassy. In spite of this, a beautiful womannamed Christy married him and now helps him with all his books. You can visit him atmatthewmcelligott.com.; Title: Mad Scientist Academy: The Space Disaster | [
6560,
16310,
16499,
22370,
23887,
23907,
28790,
29290,
35843,
35857,
35868,
35913,
35974
] | Train |
23,920 | 0 | The story of Noah's ark comes to life in this brightly-illustrated flap book, bursting with animals of every shape and size--two by two!MICHELLE KNUDSENis aNew York Timesbestselling author of more than forty-five books for young readers. Her best-known publication to date is the award-winning picture bookLibrary Lion, which has been translated into more than ten languages and was selected byTimemagazine as one of the 100 Best Children's Books of All Time. She is also the author of the young adult novelEvil Librarian, which was awarded the 2015 Sid Fleischman Award for Humor. Knudsen lives in Brooklyn, New York.CHRISTOPHER SANTORO has been illustrating childrens books for over thirty years. His books include Open the Barn Door, Open the Garage Door, and Its Haunted!He has been honored by the Society of Illustrators, the American Institute of Graphic Arts, the American Library Association, and The New Yorker.; Title: Noah's Ark (Lift-the-Flap) | [
8240,
8815,
9111,
9287,
9419,
9438,
9458,
9466,
9469,
9470,
9812,
9837,
9876,
9969,
13625,
14294,
25968,
27779,
28834,
29153,
30951,
32069,
32350,
32374,
35589,
36121,
39729,
39939,
39948,
40227,
40362,
46054,
46060,
46525,
53473,
57326,
57328,... | Test |
23,921 | 2 | PreS-KWally the woolly lamb has a very impressive coatone he is proud of and does not want trimmed. However, his hair becomes a hindrance from time to time. It often causes him to trip and tumble, and, sadly, it blocks him from hugging his mother. One day, Mama decides that she has waited long enough and declares that today is the day that Wally will get shorn. Even the sound of the shears sends Wally into a tizzy. With the help of a few barnyard friends with fancy new "dos," and an inconvenient mishap, Wally concedes and gets his hair cut after all. This is a story that many children will relate to, and it will have them rooting for Wally from the very beginning. Plus, the joy of Wally's realization that the haircut wasn't so bad after all is a relief to everyone. The text is full of terrific vocabulary that is not watered down for the audience, and the brightly painted, full-page illustrations are appealing and comical. VERDICT Full of alliteration, rhyme, and onomatopoeia, this humorous and cheerful picture book will be a fun read-aloud for the younger crowd.Amy Shepherd, St. Anne's Episcopal School, Middleton, DEAmanda Driscoll is a graphic designer and has been an artist in one form or another her entire life. She is a veteran of many haircuts, some producing questionable results. She is also the author and illustrator of Duncan the Story Dragon, which Kirkus declared is likely to be a storytime hit. Amanda lives outside of Louisville with her two children and two dogs, who, all combined, still have less hair than Wally. To find out more about Amanda, visit her at AmandaDriscoll.com.; Title: Wally Does Not Want a Haircut | [
4045,
4158,
4377,
10300,
14654,
14986,
15775,
15811,
16321,
16438,
16560,
16654,
22876,
23834,
26031,
33235,
33677,
33736,
33741,
35868,
36531,
37285,
40489,
45727,
45733,
48725,
51414,
51420,
52450,
52621,
52656,
52663,
52666,
52720,
54668,
5585... | Train |
23,922 | 2 | Gr 58Thirteen-year-old Sofia has always felt like an outsider, with her bristly hair and unremarkable face. But now she feels it even more acutely, ever since surviving cancer and receiving a prosthetic leg. When she returns to school, she feels distanced from her former best friend Alexis and she's tired of everyone pretending to be nice to her. Then there's the cute new boy, Billy, who sees something fierce inside of her. One day, a book suddenly appears, and through it, Sofia begins to communicate with Xeno, the last living student of Aristotle. She becomes the Guardian, protector of monsters. There is always a Guardian, and it is always a child. She learns that monsters are real and that she must take care of them all, despite the fact that some of them are not cute or good. The monsters, while very real in the context of the story, also represent the insecurities and trauma Sofia feels. While the fantastical elements are compelling, it's the real-world situations that make this book stand out. The references to Greek mythology could have been better fleshed out and established. VERDICT Though Sofia's frequent philosophizing about the nature of good and evil, reality and fantasy, might be a bit much for average middle grade readers, this is a perfect recommendation for introspective kids who feel like outsiders.Jessica Ko, Los Angeles Public LibraryGinger Garrett graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas with a major in theatre arts and a focus on playwriting. Although she applied to the CIA to become an international master of espionage, she had to settle for selling pharmaceuticals for a global corporation. She eventually traveled the world on her own dime and without a fake mustache.Ginger now lives in Atlanta with her husband, three children, and two rescue dogs. She spends her time baking gluten-free goodness for her friends and family and mentoring middle school students who want to become working writers. Passionate about science, history, and womens studies, Ginger loves exploring new ideas and old secrets. She especially loves good books read late at night. Ginger is a popular speaker and a frequent guest on radio and television shows. She has been featured in and on media outlets across the country, including Fox News, USA Today, Library Journal, 104.7 The Fish Atlanta, FamilyNet Television, Harvest Television. You can learn more at gingergarrett.com.; Title: The Last Monster | [
58492,
71809
] | Test |
23,923 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1It's that time of night when parents have tucked their children into bed, but instead of drifting off to sleep, the little ones are raring to go. In this retelling of the classic nursery rhyme, instead of monkeys jumping on the bed and bumping their heads, 10 children have a series of imaginative adventures. It begins: "10 little ninjas sneaking out of bed/one jumped off and/bumped her head./Daddy called the sensei/and the sensei said,/'No more ninjas/sneaking out of bed!'" The kids pretend they are astronauts, race car drivers, pirates, prowling tigers, and dragons. With each adventure, one child has a minor catastrophefrom getting the traditional bump on the head to thwacking the walland winds up heading off to bed. The mom and dad work together to corral and discipline their children, but it is the father who calls for help and the mom who lays down the law. As with the original nursery rhyme, children will enjoy reciting the catchy rhymes aloud once they become familiar with the story ("6 rowdy cowboys lassoing the rails/one loop swooped and,/whoops!, it failed./Daddy called the sheriff/and the sheriff wailed,/'No more cowboys lassoing the rails!'") and counting down as the story progresses. The illustrations are two-dimensional and colorful, with the dominant color palette for each spread changing depending upon the setting. VERDICT A fun read-aloud for bedtime, storytimes, and small group reads.Sally James, South Hillsborough Elementary School, Hillsborough, CAMiranda Paul's is the author of the picture books One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia, and Water is Water. She is the Executive VP of Outreach for We Need Diverse BooksTM (www.diversebooks.org) and the administrator of RateYourStory.org, a site for aspiring writers. Learn more at www.mirandapaul.com. Nate Wragg is the illustrator of Too Many Cooks by Margaret McNamara, Goldi Rocks by Corey Rosen Schwartz and Beth Coulton, and At the Old Haunted House by Helen Ketteman, among others. Nate lives in Southern California with his beautiful wife and their wonderful daughter. You can visit him online at www.n8wragg.blogspot.com.; Title: 10 Little Ninjas | [
1880,
3898,
3907,
3909,
4037,
8174,
8487,
9964,
10833,
10920,
11260,
11275,
11383,
11912,
12086,
13837,
14592,
14636,
14686,
14695,
15760,
15803,
15882,
16476,
16768,
19487,
20810,
21764,
22651,
22695,
23847,
25577,
25650,
25657,
29302,
29477,
... | Train |
23,924 | 2 | Praise forbook one in the Triple Threat series, The Walk On: All the goods for the sports enthusiastand more. Kirkus Reviews Full of refreshingly decent high school students, first crushes, a dose of dating drama, and a cliff-hanger ending,The Walk Onwill interest even non-football fans. School Library Journal Praise forbook two in the Triple Threat series, The Sixth Man: Suspenseful and well-dramatized sports action scenes. . . . Solidly drawn, both on and off the court. Kirkus ReviewsJohn Feinstein is the author of many bestselling books, including A Season on the Brink and A Good Walk Spoiled. His books for young readers offer a winning combination of sports, action, and intrigue, with Last Shot receiving the Edgar Allan Poe Award for best young adult mystery of the year. He lives in Potomac, Maryland, and on Shelter Island, New York, with his family. Follow him on twitter @JFeinsteinBooks.; Title: The DH (The Triple Threat, 3) | [
2173,
2184,
2974,
3351,
3363,
3629,
3635,
3664,
3726,
6000,
6119,
6402,
6412,
6430,
6604,
6647,
6712,
6822,
10421,
11299,
13461,
13649,
15045,
15769,
15839,
21638,
21778,
22834,
54549,
54613,
54944,
55013,
55120,
55373,
55494,
56419,
58513
] | Validation |
23,925 | 2 | PreS-Gr 2Colette has just moved, and, worse, she has been told emphatically that she can't have a pet. When she unexpectedly meets two boys from her new neighborhood and is unsure what to say to them, she invents a story, shyly telling them that she is searching for her lost parakeet. The boys suggest borrowing Lily's binoculars; Lily, in turn, leads the kids to Scott's bird feeder; Scott directs the group to a fountain in Maya's yard; Maya has just spotted Beth's cat nearby; and Beth enlists the help of Lukas to make posters of the parakeet. With each stop through the neighborhood, Colette contrives new details about her missing bird, which build to an over-the-top account of their worldwide adventures together. Rather than calling her out on her obviously made-up tale, however, the kids play along, peppering Colette with questions, and in the end, they invite her to come back the next day and tell some more stories. The neighborhood kids are kind and willing to come to Colette's aid, but it doesn't quite make sense that they would all be charmed rather than annoyed at being duped. Arsenault uses sequential panels to tell the story, and the entire narrative is related in speech balloons. Rendered in pencil, watercolor, and ink, the soft, sometimes smudgy illustrations are rich with texture and evoke a gentle, retro feel. While the art is largely composed in black, white, and gray, Colette stands out in her yellow-hooded coat, and splashes of yellow and pale blue, added digitally, are used to highlight the children's imaginative play. VERDICT An additional selection where books about creative play and making new friends are needed.Lauren Strohecker, McKinley Elementary School, Elkins Park, PA“With a graphic-novel-like format, arresting artwork, and a story that will ring true to many little kids with big imaginations of their own, this warm, funny picture book hits all the right notes.” — Starred Review, Booklist"[a] charming urban tale ..." --Montreal Review of Books; Title: Colette's Lost Pet | [
3913,
3979,
4250,
4338,
11351,
11550,
13435,
15811,
15819,
15880,
19602,
20284,
21612,
23689,
23969,
23972,
29290,
29451,
32912,
33211,
33326,
33333,
33363,
33559,
33656,
33677,
33892,
33897,
33936,
33977,
33997,
34011,
38533,
41795,
45249,
45494... | Train |
23,926 | 2 | "It will be an underground classic, an easy reader that kids are dying to read."--(starred) Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.Louis Sachar conducted his own class survey in order to find the best title for this book. He told the students in the classrooms he visited that he wanted the title to end with a question mark and have the word pick in it. Of all the titles that were suggested, Louis chose Why Pick on Me? Louis is also the bestselling author of the award-winning novel Holes, as well as Small Steps, The Cardturner, Stanley Yelnats Survival Guide to Camp Green Lake, Theres a Boy in the Girls Bathroom, The Boy Who Lost His Face, Dogs Dont Tell Jokes, Fuzzy Mud, and the rest of the Marvin Redpost series, among many others. Visit him at louissachar.com.From the Trade Paperback edition.; Title: Marvin Redpost #2: Why Pick on Me? | [
3586,
5327,
5340,
5654,
6214,
6515,
6905,
11397,
13471,
14204,
14258,
14425,
15100,
15250,
16347,
18462,
18502,
26201,
26205,
26209,
26227,
26421,
26505,
26523,
26580,
28790,
32824,
37503,
55896
] | Train |
23,927 | 12 | POPGr 36Eccentric billionaire game maker Luigi Lemoncello is back with all-new games and contraptions. In his ultramodern, high-tech library, Lemoncello unveils his newest creation, the Nonfictionator, which is capable of generating historical holograms, including Abraham Lincoln and Eleanor Roosevelt, who then converse with library patrons. Kyle Keeley, Akimi, and the other young contestants are back in this third installment facing their greatest challenge yetthe Great Library Race. Teams of contestants must travel by bookmobile and Mr. Lemoncello's private jet as they discover clues about historical figures such as Thomas Edison and the Wright brothers. When Kyle's team unearths evidence that suggests that the title character is a fraud who stole the ideas for his blockbuster games, it is up to the young sleuths to learn the truth before Lemoncello's empire and library are ruined. Lemoncello's nemesis game rivals, the Krinkle brothers, along with a slew of other nefarious characters, try to mastermind an evil takeover. Fans will embrace this new entry, which, like the previous books, features lightning-fast pacing and zany plotlines. Educators will be pleased by the emphasis on careful research and fact-checking. VERDICT Chock-full of literary references, this title will have readers racing to pick up the next volume in this popular series.Michele Shaw, Quail Run Elementary School, San Ramon, CAPraise for Escape from Mr. Lemoncellos Library * An ode to libraries and literature that is a worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka. Booklist, Starred * A winner for readers and game-players alike. Kirkus Reviews, Starred An ALA-ALSC Notable Childrens Book Escape from Mr. Lemoncellos Library has been nominated to 41 lists across 37 states and is the winner of 21 state awards (and counting)! Winner of: Arizona, Grand Canyon Reader Award Delaware, Blue Hen Book Award Florida, Sunshine State Young Readers Award Indiana, Young Hoosier Book Award, Intermediate Kansas, William Allen White Childrens Book Award Maine, Student Book Award Maryland, Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Minnesota, Maud Hart Lovelace Award Mississippi, Magnolia Award Missouri, Mark Twain Readers Award Nebraska, The Golden Sower Award New Hampshire, Great Stone Face Book Award New Jersey, Garden State Book Award North Dakota, Flicker Tale Childrens Book Award Ohio, Buckeye Childrens and Teen Book Award Oregon, Readers Choice Award Pacific Northwest Library Association, Young Readers Choice Award Rhode Island, Rhode Island Childrens Book Award Tennessee, Volunteer State Book Award Vermont, Dorothy Canfield Fisher Book Award Virginia, Virginia Readers Choice Award; Title: Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race (Mr. Lemoncello's Library) | [
2286,
4119,
4121,
4209,
4243,
6405,
10508,
10520,
10937,
11194,
11239,
11246,
11292,
11302,
11330,
11397,
11408,
11413,
11418,
11575,
13205,
14696,
15001,
15038,
15801,
21333,
21757,
21815,
22764,
22883,
23940,
23958,
33533,
45200,
45642,
45731,
... | Train |
23,928 | 0 | KATE KLIMO is the author of many books for young readers, including The Dragon Keepers and all the books in the Dog Dairies series. She lives in New Paltz with her husband and two horses, Harry and Fancy. Over the years, she has served as companion to eight dogs: Pal, Beauregard, Fred, Kelly, Bear, Rascal, Dobey, and George W. Currently, she is searching for a furever friend who gets along well with horses. To learn more about her and her work, visit www.kateklimoauthor.com.TIM JESSELL is an award-winning illustrator whose work has appeared in numerous children's books. He is the illustrator of all the books in the Dog Diaries series. Check out his work at timjessell.com.; Title: Dog Diaries #8: Fala | [
3613,
3814,
3820,
4284,
4436,
8603,
8639,
8674,
11312,
13175,
13477,
13530,
13557,
13669,
13797,
13882,
13923,
13960,
14040,
14454,
14474,
14623,
14692,
14718,
16698,
19553,
22627,
22866,
23974,
28866,
41704,
50798,
55260,
58158,
58302,
60398,
... | Validation |
23,929 | 7 | "Dreamy watercolors organized into neatly ordered panels lend themselves well to the fantastical setting, creating a sense of sweeping cinematic scope. Pullman's original magnum opus is heady and dense, and it may prove challenging for some; this adaptation, with its visual accessibility, can help those struggling with the novel's complexity achieve an understanding without watering down the intricacies."--Kirkus Reviews"This exciting second volume of Pullman’s saga lives up to the promise of the first."--School Library JournalFrom the Hardcover edition.PHILIP PULLMAN is one of the most acclaimed writers working today. He is best known for the His Dark Materials trilogy (The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass), which has been named one of the top 100 novels of all time by Newsweek and one of the all-time greatest novels by Entertainment Weekly. He has also won many distinguished prizes, including the Carnegie Medal for The Golden Compass (and the reader-voted "Carnegie of Carnegies" for the best children's book of the past seventy years); the Whitbread (now Costa) Award for The Amber Spyglass; a Booker Prize long-list nomination (The Amber Spyglass); Parents' Choice Gold Awards (The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass); and the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, in honor of his body of work. In 2004, he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.   It has recently been announced that The Book of Dust, the much anticipated new book from Mr. Pullman, also set in the world of His Dark Materials, will be published as a major work in three parts, with the first part to arrive in October 2017.     Philip Pullman is the author of many other much-lauded novels. Other volumes related to His Dark Materials: Lyra’s Oxford, Once Upon a Time in the North, and The Collectors. For younger readers: I Was a Rat!; Count Karlstein; Two Crafty Criminals; Spring-Heeled Jack, and The Scarecrow and His Servant. For older readers: the Sally Lockhart quartet: The Ruby in the Smoke, The Shadow in the North, The Tiger in the Well, and The Tin Princess; The White Mercedes; and The Broken Bridge.   Philip Pullman lives in Oxford, England. To learn more, please visit philip-pullman.com and hisdarkmaterials.com. Or follow him on Twitter at @PhilipPullman. STÉPHANE MELCHIOR has worked as a screenwriter for both film and television. Recently, he turned his creative energies toward comics, penning both original stories and adaptations, including Raiju and Raiden with Loïc Sécheresse and an adaptation of The Great Gatsby with Benjamin Bachelier.   CLÉMENT OUBRERIE is the acclaimed illustrator of more than forty picture books and is a co-founder of the 3D animation studio Station OMD. His comics include the Aya of Yopougon series by Marguerite Abouet and Pablo by Julie Birmant. His illustrations for The Golden Compass won an award at the International Comics Festival in Angoulême, France.; Title: The Golden Compass Graphic Novel, Volume 2 (His Dark Materials) | [
11041,
13002,
23998,
25008,
29298,
45866,
45955,
48711,
52239,
57355,
58086,
68171,
73075
] | Train |
23,930 | 2 | K-Gr 2Winter opens this picture book biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton by comparing the presidential candidate to three other strong women in history, Queen Elizabeth I, Joan of Arc, and Rosie the Riveter. Through straightforward text that reflects his admiration for Clinton, Winter introduces her as a "scrappy" girl who "did well in school, played sports with boys, and liked to be in charge." The author takes Clinton from an outspoken student at Wellesley College to First Lady of the United States, senator, and secretary of state, discussing her marriage to Bill Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea, along the way. Coln aptly depicts these important events using mixed-media illustrations that resemble pictures in a family album. The warm tones and soft colors personalize this story of a strong, passionate woman who works hard and is driven to succeed. Winter concludes with an author's note that describes Clinton's life in more detail and expresses why he chose to honor her: "By becoming president, she would demonstrate that a girl can grow up to be the most powerful person in the world. That's the world where I want to live." VERDICT A strong addition to biography collections.Carole Phillips, Greenacres Elementary School, Scarsdale, NYPraise for Jonah Winter's Lillian's Right to Vote:"Moving.... Stirs up a potent mixture of grief, anger, and pride at the history of black peoples fight for access to the ballot box." The New York Times"A much-needed picture book that will enlighten a new generation about battles won and a timely call to uphold these victories in the present." Kirkus Reviews,Starred"A valuable introduction to and overview of the civil rights movement." Publishers Weekly,Starred"An important book that will give you goose bumps." Booklist,StarredPraise forJonah Winter's You Never Heard of Willie Mays?!:Even adults who are indifferent to baseball will likely be so drawn into Mays story and Winters rousing text that theyll want to gather up a crowd just to read this one aloud."The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books,StarredA must-have for baseball fans.Publishers Weekly, StarredAn all-star gem to share with grandparents, parents, children, baseball fans and anyone else.Kirkus Reviews, StarredThe Say Hey Kid had style to spare, and so does this irrepressible book.Booklist, Starred; Title: Hillary | [
3986,
23945,
45332,
48055,
55244,
55255,
58162
] | Test |
23,931 | 1 | Gr 36Shy newspaper reporter Mr. Tibble is in trouble with his editor because all of his articles are about cats. His editor demands that he cease writing about cats and instead write about local news. Luckily, soon after a real scoop lands in his lap when a young woman, frightened by a German shepherd, scampers up a tree in need of rescue. She is Miss Minou, a ginger cat who transformed into a human with catlike ways when she ate something unusual. Miss Minou understands feline language and helps Tibble find news stories by talking to the neighborhood cats who know everything that's going on in town. The cats even uncover the plans of evil Mr. Ellmore, who almost gets away with a crime as a hit-and-run driver. Miss Minou's sister, an identical ginger cat, wants Minou to return home. Will Minou return to feline life, or has she become too humanized to go back to her old haunts? Schmidt has written a fanciful tale that shows how people can change by forming close relationshipsof both the feline and human variety. Both Tibble and Minou become less fearful and more trusting by forcing themselves to take part in community life. The cats in the story are as well drawn as the town's citizens. Readers will come away with the knowledge that caring for someone (or some cat) can make one a better, stronger, more empathetic person. VERDICT Offer this charming tale to children who enjoy animal adventure and friendships stories.Lillian Hecker, Town of Pelham Public Library, NY"A satisfying and triumphant fantasy."--Publishers Weekly"A charming, refreshing, and funny treat."Kirkus Reviews, Starred". . . a fanciful tale. . . .Readers will come away with the knowledge that caring for someone (or some cat) can make one a better, stronger, more empathetic person."--School Library Journal"Schmidt raises questions about what it is to be human, what it is to be a cat, what it is to be something in between, and what it means to accept someone for who she is."--ShelfAwareness, Starred; Title: The Cat Who Came In off the Roof | [
6000,
6497,
6664,
6802,
9503,
12837,
12991,
14198,
14260,
14515,
16595,
36178,
42672,
45355,
45642,
54569,
55229,
58204,
70940,
74967
] | Train |
23,932 | 1 | PreS-Gr 2A young panda tries to persuade his papa that he needs a pair of pants. He gives many convincing reasons ("pants have pockets," "pants are warm," "pants look good"), but to each his father insists that pandas do not wear pants. However, what happens if pants can be used to stymie a menacing snow leopard? The little guy's dad is impressed and ready to relent, but the young panda has moved on. Now, he's fixated on shoes. The warm-hued, soft-textured illustrations with sweet, adorable animals only add to this touching story. VERDICT Pair with Paul Schmid's A Pet for Petunia for two delightfully funny tales that would be perfect for teaching persuasive writing.Paula Huddy, The Blake School-Highcroft Campus, Wayzata, MNJacqueline Davies is the author of numerous beloved books for children, including the highly acclaimed books in the Lemonade War series. She also writes picture books, such as Tricking the Tallyman and The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon. Jacqueline lives in Needham, Massachusetts, with her family. Visit her at jacquelinedavies.net. Sydney Hanson was raised in Minnesota alongside numerous pets, and her illustrations and paintings still reflect a love for animals and the natural world. In addition to her book illustrations, Sydney is an experienced 2-D and 3-D production artist who has worked for several animation companies, including Nickelodeon and Disney Interactive. She lives in Los Angeles.; Title: Panda Pants | [
2843,
3606,
3947,
4580,
5936,
10842,
11390,
12086,
12575,
13433,
14070,
14539,
16720,
17283,
17548,
20810,
22481,
22719,
23847,
23890,
23961,
33832,
33856,
33932,
36446,
39232,
40704,
45497,
45896,
45991,
48463,
49088,
50008,
52599,
54575,
55237,... | Train |
23,933 | 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.Fabrizio Petrossi has contributed to several children's books including Paw Patrol: Chase Is on the Case! and SpongeBob SquarePants: The Sponge Who Saved Christmas.; Title: Puppy Birthday to You! (Paw Patrol) (Little Golden Book) | [
14559,
16724,
16846,
23726,
23741,
23761,
23797,
23855,
23867,
24023,
35603,
45341,
58091,
58208,
58228,
58239
] | Train |
23,934 | 2 | Sonia Nazario tiene ms de veinte aos de experiencia como periodista especializada en cuestiones sociales, y su puesto ms reciente fue como reportera de proyectos para el Los Angeles Times. Sus reportajes se han caracterizado por abordar temas de difcil solucin, como el hambre, la drogadiccin y la inmigracin. Sus artculos periodsticos y su libro la han hecho merecedora de numerosos premios. Su reportaje La Travesa se Enrique, publicado en el peridico Los Angeles Times, gan ms de doce premios, entre ellos el Premio Pulitzer al mejor reportaje de divulgacin, el premio Robert F. Kennedy al periodismo (Grand Prize), y el premio a la excelencia Guillermo Martnez-Mrquez otorgado por la Asociacin Nacional de Periodistas Hispanos. Nazario trabaja para Kids In Need of Defense, una organizacin sin fines de lucro fundada por la Corporacin Microsoft y Angelina Jolie que ofrece ayuda legal gratuita a nios migrantes que viajan sin un acompaante. Sonia Nazario vive en Los Angeles.; Title: La Travesa de Enrique (Spanish Edition) | [
8494,
13538,
14914,
17050,
27413,
36645,
59824,
76166
] | Train |
23,935 | 2 | Though in less skillful hands this might have turned into a problem novel, it is, instead, a thoughtfully and sensitively written work ofcharacter-driven fiction that dramatically addresses two important subjects that deserve more widespread attention.Booklist starred reviewDonna Gepharts award-winning novels are packed with humor and heart. They include Death by Toilet Paper; Olivia Bean, Trivia Queen; How to Survive Middle-School; and As if Being 12-3/4 Isnt Bad Enough, My Mother Is Running for President! Donna is a popular speaker at schools, conferences, and book festivals. For reading guides, resources, writing tips, and more, visit donnagephart.com.; Title: Lily and Dunkin | [
3796,
4129,
4146,
4169,
4187,
6584,
6802,
6937,
10168,
11041,
11159,
11397,
11574,
15850,
16627,
16897,
17894,
20899,
21442,
21637,
21676,
21778,
22765,
22831,
22834,
22839,
22891,
23676,
28628,
29298,
30072,
33240,
33727,
45374,
45915,
45956,
... | Train |
23,936 | 13 | "Beautiful, imaginative, and richly provocative."--(starred) Kirkus.Philip M. Isaacson was an attorney and art critic for the Maine Sunday Telegram. His first book for young readers was the award-winning introduction to artchitecture Round Buildings, Square Buildings & Buildings That Wiggle Like a Fish. Mr. Isaacson passed away in 2013.; Title: A Short Walk Around the Pyramids & Through the World of Art | [
25678
] | Train |
23,937 | 16 | PreS-Gr 1Ten diverse witches take flight on Halloween night as they avoid nonthreatening monsters in this numerical concept book. Awkward rhyming stanzas accompany each page spread, starting with the number one, and climb higher as each adorable little witch escapes whatever trouble is brewing below her. Bright and cheerful artwork wars with vocabulary that conjures a degree of spookiness that never comes to fruition. For example, when a ghost haunts "a witch as she jump[s] in fright," both are smiling at each other as if they're old friends. As each witch hops on her broom to evade trouble, she brings with her an item that travels with her throughout the rest of the story. This may be a black cat, an owl, or even a pie (one witch is a baker). It becomes quite crowded on the page toward the end. As a concept book for small children, this selection will be rather cumbersome without ritualized dialogue support from an adult. VERDICT A cute but ultimately flawed additional selection for libraries in need of updating their Halloween collections.Rachel Zuffa, Racine Public Library, WI"An enjoyable celebration of witchy sisterhood."Publisher's Weekly"Bright and cheerful."School Library Journal; Title: 10 Busy Brooms | [
2614,
3244,
3336,
3824,
6735,
8254,
9006,
12022,
13367,
13536,
15764,
17105,
18401,
19597,
22077,
22745,
28877,
31329,
33680,
33940,
35868,
45415,
45422,
45665,
52410,
52661,
53323,
53805,
54480,
56460,
56698,
58069,
58458,
68467
] | Train |
23,938 | 2 | 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. David Aikins is an illustrator. His works include Boots and Dora Forever!, Count with Me!, and Dora and the Unicorn King. ; Title: A Tale of Two Genies (Shimmer and Shine) (Big Golden Book) | [
16718,
16748,
23902,
23910,
45319,
45331,
45347,
45383,
58110
] | Train |
23,939 | 1 | Dr. Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.,is recognized as one of the worlds leading dinosaur phylogeneticists (specialist in reconstructing dinosaur family trees), and experts on tyrannosaurs. In addition to his many scientific papers, he has been involved as a consultant and on-air talent for documentaries in the US, UK, Canada, and Japan, including the award-winningWalking with DinosaursandWhen Dinosaurs Roamed Americafor the BBC and the Discovery Channel. He is the creator and director of the Earth, Life, and Time Program at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he received the Outstanding Faculty Award from the University Honors Program in 1997, and the 2003 Celebrating Teachers Award from the Center for Teaching Excellence, and is a widely quoted news source for international science journalism.Dr. Michael Brett-Surmanis a noted paleontologist and is currently serving as the Museum Specialist for Dinosaurs, Fossil Reptiles, and Amphibians at the National Museum of Natural History of the Smithsonian Institution. He also coteaches a K-12 geoscience teacher field series of three courses in geology and paleontology through the Bighorn Basin Geoscience Center, which is part of the Smithsonian Outreach program. He is the author ofThe Jurassic World Field Guide to Dinosaurswith Dr. Thomas R. Holtz, Jr., and the coeditor of The Complete Dinosaur,second edition.Robert Walters is a graduate of Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia and is a professional artist specializing in paleontology. His artwork can be seen on display at the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History. He has illustrated more than 20 dinosaur books and numerous magazines, and also works on television productions for PBS and the Discovery Channel. He was the art editor for The Complete Dinosaur from Indiana University Press and contributed illustrations toDino Finds for the National Geographic Society and Jurassic World Dinosaur Field Guide.; Title: Jurassic World Dinosaur Field Guide (Jurassic World) | [
12783,
12796,
12852,
21101,
21103,
21104,
21105,
21107,
21108,
23949,
23952,
24007,
31132,
49902,
50044,
50382,
53065,
59466,
68752,
69203,
70994
] | Train |
23,940 | 2 | Gr 46Eleven-year-old P.T. Wilkie narrates this series starter. He lives at the Wonderland Motel in St. Pete's Beach, FL. His grandfather, Walt, founded the hotel in 1970 and did well until another Walt opened Disney World a year later. The Wilkies have been struggling to remain open ever since. P.T. always looks on the bright side. He doesn't push his single mom about who his dad is, he's close to his grandfather, and he thinks motel living, with its free ice cream and housekeeping, is just great. He's also an irrepressible storyteller, much to the chagrin of his neighbor and history teacher, Mr. Frumpkes. Unfortunately, his idyllic life is about to change in a month's time, thanks to a balloon loan coming due. His mom and grandpa need to come up with $100,000. The only way to do that is to sell the Wonderland to a sleazy developer. P.T. joins forces with Gloria Ortiz, a guest who happens to be a business whiz. As the two listen to Mr. Wilkie's tales about the early days of the Wonderland, they come up with a series of money-making ideas to save it. Complicating matters are a pair of elderly brothers who are not what they appear to be. This is classic Grabensteinthere are lots of sly asides and a tongue-in-cheek tone; a spirited, wise-guy hero in P.T.; a fast pace that edges a bit over-the-top; a vividly kitschy setting; and cartoon-style black-and-white illustrations throughout. The mystery should satisfy Grabenstein's "Mr. Lemoncello" followers, and the humor and visuals will appeal to fans of his collaborations with James Patterson. VERDICT This new series should be a hit among a variety of readers.Brenda Kahn, Tenakill Middle School, Closter, NJChris Grabenstein is the author of theNew York TimesbestsellersEscape from Mr. Lemoncellos Library, Mr. Lemoncellos Library Olympics,andThe Island of Dr. Librisand has coauthored numerous bestselling books with James Patterson, including the I Funny, House of Robots, and Treasure Hunters series andJacky Ha-Ha.Chris grew up going to St. Petersburg, Florida, every summer and loved visiting roadside attractions like Gatorland, the fabulous Tiki Gardens, Weeki Wachee Springs, and the talking mermaids at Webbs City. You can visit Chris at chrisgrabenstein.com. And look forWelcome toWonderland #2: Beach Party Surf Monkeyin May 2017!; Title: Welcome to Wonderland #1: Home Sweet Motel | [
3847,
3852,
3867,
3894,
3975,
4057,
4071,
4134,
4259,
11033,
11104,
11112,
11121,
11193,
11230,
11233,
11286,
11292,
11296,
11298,
11299,
11302,
11308,
11312,
11322,
11330,
11510,
11511,
11957,
11987,
14696,
15855,
15892,
19634,
20821,
21625,
2... | Train |
23,941 | 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.Benjamin Burchis an illustrator. His works includeWind Power!, Wallys Magical Adventures, Dragon Hiccups, and Mighty Troll and Wonder Dragon.; Title: Dragon Hiccups (Wallykazam!) (Little Golden Book) | [
6735,
8202,
8466,
8496,
8497,
8611,
8640,
13763,
14629,
14660,
14663,
14672,
16842,
19486,
19541,
19543,
19557,
19579,
19587,
23681,
23854,
23869,
23873,
23900,
45352
] | Train |
23,942 | 2 | PreS-Gr 2A stray kitten survives living on the streets until he is adopted. After he emerges from the cardboard box in which he was born to discover his mother and siblings gone, the little feline manages to find food and shelter even amid the "constant danger[s]" he encounters from harsh weather, menacing dogs, and bike-riding strangers. His feral days end, though, when an animal control officer rescues him from a tree and takes him to a shelter. Life there is much less frightening, and the kitten endures its boring routine until he is gleefully claimed by a loving family. They name him Swan, and through their constant care, he gradually learns that their house and yard are his as well and that "the people [are] his people and he [is] theirs." Hobbie's lovely watercolor illustrations are initially executed in a predominantly gray palette and alternate between large framed pictures and vignettes surrounded by plenty of white space. Cat's-eye views depict everyday objects such as bottles, garbage cans, and bicycle wheels looming over tiny Swan. The background then becomes bright blue as eager hands swoop up the astonished kitty and take him home. Brilliant yellow provides a backdrop for interior and outdoor family scenes that effectively convey the delightful change in Swan's fortunes. Whether looking out from the cover, huddling beneath a bench, cavorting with family members, or up close chasing a butterfly, Swan will endear himself to young readers. VERDICT A fine catalyst for discussing the merits of pet adoption and a sweet and lovely animal story that's perfect for one-on-one and small group sharing.Marianne Saccardi, Children's Literature Consultant, Cambridge, MA"With a remarkable combination of restraint and narrative power, Hobbie turns an animal adoption story into something much more: a meditation on the quotidian bliss of unconditional love." — Publishers Weekly, starred review; Title: A Cat Named Swan | [
10316,
10439,
10460,
10657,
10745,
10753,
10836,
28790,
29290,
29314,
33326,
33440,
33656,
36161,
36167,
45116,
45502,
45991,
48706,
51615,
52610,
55056,
55094,
58170,
58171,
58225,
63601,
68135,
68188,
68194,
68204,
70939,
73259,
75544
] | Test |
23,943 | 0 | THEODOR SEUSS GEISELaka Dr. Seussis 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. AL PERKINS wrote and illustrated many childrens books, among them the Bright and Early Book Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb and the Beginner Book The Digging-est Dog.; Title: The Big Box of Bright and Early Board Books About Me (Big Bright & Early Board Book) | [
3789,
4352,
8598,
8643,
10025,
11904,
12689,
12711,
12850,
13085,
13099,
13152,
13339,
13468,
13565,
13636,
13643,
13892,
14010,
14103,
14566,
14671,
14695,
15830,
16361,
19616,
21500,
25636,
26194,
27545,
27779,
28927,
29620,
30627,
33088,
38587... | Test |
23,944 | 0 | THEODOR SEUSS GEISELaka Dr. Seussis 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 illustrated 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.TERESA MLAWER is a pioneer in Spanish-language publishing in the United States. She has translated over 300 children's books from English to Spanish. Teresa has dedicated her life to the cause of literacy, especially among Hispanic children in the US and Latin America. As a well-known specialist in children's literature, she works with publishers, educators, and librarians to bring the best literature, whether authentic or in translation, to the attention of Hispanic children and young adults.GEORGINA LZARO, a native of Puerto Rico, is the author of many books in Spanish for children. Her books have received numerous awards, including the 2010 Pura Belpr Honor Book for Federico Garca Lorca. The same year, the Association for Library Services to Children, part of the American Library Association, named this book one of the most notable books for children. Georgina has translated many books written in verse from English to Spanish, among them Shel Silverstein's book Every Thing On It. THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL, conocido como Dr. Seuss, es uno de los ms queridos autores de literatura infantil de todos los tiempos. Empezando por The Cat in the Hat hasta Oh, The Places Youll Go!, sus inolvidables personajes, historias y estilo artstico han ejercido una profunda influencia en varias generaciones de nios y adultos. Los libros que escribi e ilustr bajo el nombre de Dr. Seuss (y otros de los que fue autor, pero no ilustrador, utilizando otros seudnimos como Theo, LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) han sido traducidos a ms de treinta lenguas. Cientos de millones de ejemplares han llegado a los hogares y corazones de la gente de todo el mundo. La lista de reconocimientos y premios concedidos a Dr. Seuss incluye la Mencin de Honor del Caldecott por McElligots Pool, If I Ran the Zoo y Bartholomew and the Oobleck, el Premio Pulitzer y ocho doctorados honoris causa. Obras basadas en sus historias originales han recibido tres scares, tres Emmys, tres Grammys y un Peabody.TERESA MLAWER es una pionera en el campo de libros en espaol en Estados Unidos. Ha traducido ms de 400 libros infantiles y juveniles del ingls al espaol. Teresa ha dedicado gran parte de su vida a la causa de la alfabetizacin, especialmente con nios hispanoamericanos en Estados Unidos y en Latinoamrica. Como reconocida especialista de literatura infantil y juvenil, colabora con editores, educadores y bibliotecarios para poner en manos de nios y jvenes hispanos los mejores libros, ya sean escritos en espaol o traducidos.GEORGINA LZARO, nacida en Puerto Rico, es autora de muchos libros para nios, en espaol. Sus libros han recibido numerosos premios, entre ellos la Mencin de Honor de Pura Belpr en el 2010, por su libro Federico Garca Lorca. Ese mismo ao, la Asociacin de Bibliotecarios que proveen servicios a los nios, parte de la Asociacin de Bibliotecarios Norteamericanos, seleccion este libro como uno de los libros ms importantes para nios. Georgina ha traducido muchos libros, escritos en verso, del ingls al espaol, entre ellos el libro de Shel Silverstein, Every Thing On It.; Title: The Cat in the Hat/El Gato Ensombrerado (The Cat in the Hat Spanish Edition): Bilingual Edition (Classic Seuss) | [
854,
879,
3954,
4628,
5400,
5402,
5483,
6901,
7651,
9724,
9727,
9732,
9758,
9850,
10924,
12820,
12867,
15058,
15166,
16538,
21002,
21365,
21444,
23078,
23167,
23180,
23266,
23267,
23727,
24033,
29494,
30883,
33314,
34538,
34545,
35322,
36726,
... | Train |
23,945 | 2 | SHANA COREY is a childrens book editor and author. She writes stories about brave women and girls in history, including Here Come the Girl Scouts!, called exuberant in a starred review from School Library Journal, and Mermaid Queen, Players in Pigtails, and You Forgot Your Skirt, Amelia Bloomer! The New York Times recently called Corey a deft storyteller. ELIZABETH SAYLES has illustrated more than twenty-five books for children, including the Step into Reading biography Anne Franks Chestnut Tree and the New York Times bestselling picture book I Already Know I Love You by Billy Crystal. The Goldfish Yawned, which she wrote and illustrated, was a Bank Street College Best Childrens Book. She is a professor of illustration at the School of Visual Arts in New York and of illustration and cartooning at the State University of New York at Rockland. She works from her home in the lower Hudson Valley, which she shares with her husband and their daughter.; Title: Malala: A Hero for All (Step into Reading) | [
2729,
4345,
4722,
5694,
12561,
12641,
12675,
12698,
12796,
12805,
12848,
12852,
12877,
12927,
12928,
13055,
13083,
13263,
13704,
13808,
13811,
13962,
13999,
14996,
15085,
15095,
15105,
15198,
15231,
15249,
15260,
15270,
15291,
15292,
17242,
18423... | Train |
23,946 | 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: Happy Birthday to Me! By ME, Myself | [
9470,
11988,
13468,
13953,
14557,
14695,
15068,
15205,
15841,
18956,
19205,
22031,
23858,
23875,
23881,
23996,
26512,
28827,
28952,
30842,
32949,
33246,
34003,
40295,
45429,
49886,
51419,
52737,
53143,
53330,
56405,
58097,
58690,
58742,
58743,
60... | Train |
23,947 | 6 | 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 Just For Fun (Little Golden Book) | [
8187,
8188,
8189,
8190,
8193,
8196,
8197,
8199,
8200,
8201,
8202,
8205,
8211,
8219,
8221,
8222,
8239,
8245,
8273,
8290,
8377,
8497,
8590,
8596,
8718,
8728,
12706,
12996,
13014,
13111,
13162,
13172,
13420,
13460,
13473,
13552,
13554,
13641,
... | Train |
23,948 | 2 | 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: Thomas and Friends: The Adventure Begins (Thomas & Friends) (Pictureback(R)) | [
8238,
8469,
8622,
8627,
8688,
8706,
8720,
12555,
12743,
12758,
12760,
12919,
13006,
13007,
13122,
13188,
13339,
13362,
13463,
13751,
13987,
14460,
14470,
14491,
14500,
14516,
14587,
15664,
16677,
16778,
16796,
16820,
19490,
19500,
19511,
19512,
... | Validation |
23,949 | 0 | Courtney Carbonestudied English and creative writing in the United States and Australia before becoming a childrens book writer and editor in New York City. She has written several books, including Darcy Swipes Left, srsly Hamlet, and Macbeth #killingit.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: Danger: Dinosaurs! (Jurassic World) (Step into Reading) | [
1396,
3618,
3708,
8608,
11485,
12714,
12796,
12852,
12877,
13055,
13773,
13787,
13808,
13890,
13962,
14003,
14042,
14429,
14704,
15105,
15198,
15229,
15231,
15292,
16725,
16729,
18706,
21101,
21103,
21104,
21105,
23672,
23702,
23724,
23871,
23894... | Train |
23,950 | 5 | Praise for The Cartographer's Daughter:"[R]eminiscent of fantasy greats such as Philip Pullman and Neil Gaiman." --The London Times"A fine mix of magic and adventure with a captivating heroine enthralling and engrossing by turns." --Celia Rees, Witch Child"[A] spellbinding world of magic, myth and adventure. The story holds you like a labyrinth and wont let you go. Emma Carroll, In Darkling WoodKiran Millwood Hargrave is an award-winning poet and novelist. A graduate of Oxford Universitys Creative Writing MA, she currently lives and writes in Oxford, England. Learn more about her at kiranmillwoodhargrave.com.; Title: The Cartographer's Daughter | [
24017,
45993
] | Validation |
23,951 | 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.Kevin Kobasicis an illustrator. His works includeBlaze Loves to Race!,Blazes Big Race!, Ready to Race!, andBubble Trouble! ; Title: Ready to Race! (Blaze and the Monster Machines) (Step into Reading) | [
12846,
12927,
13285,
13773,
13890,
14592,
14706,
15105,
15291,
16690,
16694,
16699,
16709,
16729,
16797,
16801,
16803,
16816,
16819,
16826,
19469,
19576,
19585,
23726,
23776,
23778,
23871,
23878,
23883,
23900,
23971,
23987,
23992,
23999,
24000,
2... | Validation |
23,952 | 1 | Dennis R. Shealy is the author of many childrens books, including the popular Little Golden BooksIm a Truck,Im a T. Rex!, My Little Golden Book About Dinosaurs, My LIttle Golden Book About the Solar System, I'm a Bulldozer,andThe Noisy Garage. He lives in New York City with his wife and son.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: The Park is Open (Jurassic World) (Pictureback(R)) | [
12781,
12796,
12852,
14527,
14704,
21101,
21103,
21104,
21105,
21107,
21108,
23939,
23949,
24007,
26214,
31288,
35597,
49588,
68752
] | Validation |
23,953 | 13 | DANIELLE STEEL is one of the worlds most popular authors, with over 650 million copies of her novels in print. She is published in sixty-nine countries and forty-three languages. Ms. Steel also founded and runs two foundations: The Nick Traina Foundation, named in honor of her late son, which finances organizations that address mental illness and child abuse, and Yo! Angel!, which assists the homeless. In 2014, she was made a Chevalier de la Lgion d'honneur, the highest honor bestowed by the French government. She is the mother of nine children and lives in Paris and San Francisco with her Chihuahuas, Minnie and Blue.KRISTI VALIANT is the illustrator ofPretty Minnie in Paris,Pretty Minnie in Hollywood, theLittle Wingschapter book series, andPenguin Cha-Cha, which she wrote and illustrated. She graduated magna cum laude from Columbus College of Art & Design. Kristi lives (and dances!) in Indiana with her husband and daughters. Visit Kristi onlineKristiValiant.com.; Title: Pretty Minnie in Hollywood | [
2546,
14309,
14311,
14313,
14314,
14317,
14418
] | Validation |
23,954 | 13 | Gr 8 UpHarper Scott had one plan, a plan devised in sixth grade to live the life of a ballerina with her best friend, Kate. She dedicated her life to ballet, yet after her plan defaults and Kate is offered her dream, Harper, a descendant of Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott, follows in her ancestor's footsteps and ventures to the Antarctic to heal and figure out where her future lies. With alternating narratives set in her hometown of San Francisco and Antarctica, Harper's clear voice will resonate with teens struggling to obtain their dreams while being comfortable with their abilities, even if their initial plans go south. Harper is a well-developed, relatable character. Her inner monologue is witty and dominates most of the novel, giving a unique perspective on how her relationships with secondary characters, as well as apparitions of Antarctic explorers, influence her decision-making. Relationships with a possible love interest, Owen, and new and old friends are well crafted. VERDICT A recommended read for determined teens with an interest in following and exploring their dreams.Briana Moore, School Library Journal"Six months in an isolated Antarctic research station give Harper, a recent high school graduate, time to reflect and heal after the painful end of her ballet aspirations. Withdrawn Harper Scott arrives at the McMurdo station, having pulled strings because of her family relationship to the famous Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott. Her tale of loss slowly unfolds through flashback chapters describing her life back home in San Francisco...A moving love letter to dance, dreams, and San Francisco, and a look at how embracing personal passion leads to fulfillment (even if it wasn't part of the plan)." - KIRKUSREVIEWS; Title: Up to This Pointe | [
6497,
6510,
6743,
6865,
14998,
22283,
40343,
55428,
69550
] | Train |
23,955 | 2 | Gr 46A story of courage and friendship. Kara is happy to be on a field trip and away from school. She doesn't mind that the class is going to Legendtopia, a fantasy-themed restaurant. But when she drops her owl necklace, the only thing she has left of her father, she ends up accidentally falling into the Realm, a fantastical dimension where she meets Prince Frederick Alexander Siegfried Maria Thorston XIV, who has always wanted to visit Urthwhat he considers a magical place filled with cell phones and other odd objects. Prince Fred saves Kara from an evil sorceress and follows her back to her world. Together, the two new friends must face evil bent on taking over the Realm and Urth. Along the way, they confront ogres, dragons, and hordes of magical monsters. The pacing is brisk, the writing is straightforward, and action and humor abound. VERDICT A quick and easy title sure to appeal to both avid and reluctant readers, particularly fans of light adventure fantasy with doses of comedy.H. Islam, Brooklyn Public Library"A story of courage and friendship . . . . the pacing is brisk, the writing is straightforward, and action and humor abound."--SLJ"Humorous."--Kirkus"Gripping."--BooklistPraise for JOSHUA DREAD:"Funny, action-packed, and a total page-turner." --Adam Gidwitz, author of A Tale Dark & Grimm; Title: Legendtopia Book #1: The Battle for Urth | [
3178,
8465,
8512,
14443,
68199
] | Test |
23,956 | 2 | SUZANNE LANG produces, develops and writes children's television. Formerly with Cartoon Network, she is presently the story editor of an animated comedy series for Cake Entertainment and Copa Studios. Suzanne has a BFA in film & television from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.MAX LANG is an animation director, storyboard artist, character designer, and illustrator. He codirected the adaptation of The Gruffalo, which was nominated for an Oscar and a BAFTA, as well as the adaptation of the picture book Room on the Broom, which has won numerous awards including the Cristal for Best TV Production at this year's Annecy Animation Festival.; Title: Grumpy Monkey | [
6071,
6098,
8598,
11904,
12284,
13611,
13953,
14695,
14995,
17236,
20180,
20810,
23235,
23847,
24132,
26512,
28496,
28790,
28814,
29620,
33211,
33832,
38603,
43897,
44463,
44862,
45429,
45727,
45991,
48586,
49304,
49648,
49836,
52584,
52599,
5271... | Train |
23,957 | 2 | HANNAH DALE is the author and illustrator of Mr. Hare's Big Secret and has her own successful company, Wrendale Designs, which started on a crowded farmhouse kitchen table. Her work can be seen at wrendaledesigns.co.uk.; Title: Mr. Hare's Big Secret | [
54600
] | Train |
23,958 | 2 | Gr 46P.T. Wilkie and the crew from Home Sweet Motel return for a second adventure filled with drama, humor, and Hollywood flair. P.T. and his friend Gloria Ortega live in the Wonderland, a Florida beach motel run by P.T.'s grandfather Walt. The owner of the towering new hotel next door wants to buy the Wonderland. P.T. and Gloria hear about a movie being filmed in their neighborhood featuring two teen stars and YouTube performer Kevin the Monkey, and hoping to save the motel from the scheming hotel owner, they pitch the Wonderland as the perfect venue. Between P.T.'s plan and Gloria's business skills, the pair seem to have a chance, but then they encounter a selfish star, trouble from the rival hotel owner's daughter, and the monkey's surfing antics, leading to humorous and dramatic outcomes. The high jinks are nonstop, and the characters are engaging, if lightly sketched. Frequent cartoons and illustrations add to the humor and exaggerated characterizations. Fans of Grabenstein's other books, including several cowritten with James Patterson, will enjoy the humor, the fast-talking protagonist, and the escapades. VERDICT A quick, funny read, perfect for summer vacation.Beth L. Meister, Milwaukee Jewish Day School, WIChris Grabenstein is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Escape from Mr. Lemoncellos Library, Mr. Lemoncellos Library Olympics, and The Island of Dr. Libris and has coauthored numerous bestselling books with James Patterson, including the I Funny, House of Robots, and Treasure Hunters series and Jacky Ha-Ha. Chris grew up going to St. Petersburg, Florida, every summer and loved visiting roadside attractions like Gatorland, the fabulous Tiki Gardens, Weeki Wachee Springs, and the talking mermaids at Webbs City. You can visit Chris at chrisgrabenstein.com.; Title: Welcome to Wonderland #2: Beach Party Surf Monkey | [
3664,
3847,
4071,
4096,
4259,
11112,
11121,
11155,
11180,
11224,
11233,
11292,
11296,
11298,
11299,
11302,
11308,
11312,
11322,
11330,
11397,
11510,
11511,
12084,
14676,
14696,
15892,
16906,
19634,
20821,
20831,
21757,
21766,
22816,
22908,
23927,... | Test |
23,959 | 2 | A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book 2016 (Fiction for Young Readers)CANDICE RANSOMonly ever wanted to be a children's book writer. She is the author of over 125 books for kids and young adults, includingAmanda Panda Quits KindergartenandAmanda Panda and the Bigger, Better Birthday, and teaches in the children's literature program at Hollins University. Candice lives in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with her husband and her cats, Faulkner and Edison. Visit her at www.candiceransom.com.ERIKA MEZA is from Mexico and has a taste for traveling. She creates detailed dreams in acrylic and watercolor, and explores her limits in other media. In addition to being an illustrator, she is a conceptual artist and animation geek. Erika is currently based in Paris.; Title: Apple Picking Day! (Step into Reading) | [
4020,
4105,
4840,
5936,
6931,
8345,
8361,
12714,
12846,
12896,
13094,
13537,
13970,
13986,
15191,
15229,
16694,
16703,
16755,
16816,
16819,
21257,
23166,
23790,
24484,
26417,
26426,
28164,
29596,
31641,
31744,
45344,
47598,
49638,
50440,
58138,
... | Train |
23,960 | 0 | Gr 24This is a collection of four ghost stories embedded within American history. Through simple text and challenging vocabulary, readers learn about a ghost horse, a skeleton that will not stay buried, a haunted painting, and a dead sea captain searching for his lost hook. The stories contain the perfect amount of scary for young elementary readersnot to be confused with the highly challenged "Scary Stories" series by Alvin Schwartz. The selections imply ghostly apparitions and question the appearance of said ghosts with thoughtful probing. The sentences are short and simple with vocabulary that is meant to be challenging but decodable. The painted illustrations add much to the stories as they show the ethereal goings-on in a colorful palette that prevents readers from being too frightened. Moreover, the illustrations are accompanied by photographs and captions of the inspiration for each of the ghost stories. These factual representations allow readers to combine fiction with nonfiction to earn a greater understanding. VERDICT A must-buy for libraries whose readers love ghost stories.Brittney Kosev, Terra Vista Middle School, Wolforth, TXLORI HASKINS has written more than twenty books for kids. She lives in Florida with her two book-loving boys. VIVIANA DIAZ earned a degree from the Ringling School of Art and Design in Florida. She later worked as a scenic artist with the Dallas Theater Center and Southwest Studios in Texas, and has taught courses in illustration at Pratt Manhattan.; Title: Spooky & Spookier: Four American Ghost Stories (Step into Reading) | [
3466,
3722,
4707,
4722,
8608,
8716,
12561,
12641,
12675,
12680,
12698,
12714,
12748,
12796,
12805,
12848,
12852,
12877,
12927,
12928,
13016,
13055,
13083,
13108,
13263,
13512,
13591,
13704,
13773,
13787,
13808,
13811,
13864,
13866,
13890,
13909,
... | Train |
23,961 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1For book lovers, there is nothing better than a day snuggled deep in a comfortable chair reading a new book from the library. In this cozy tale, several woodland animal friends discover the pleasures of just such a day thanks to a bunny with a passion for books. Bunny falls in love with books during the warm days of summer when storytime is held on the library steps. Soon, Bunny is transported to faraway places and is experiencing the worldas captain of a pirate ship and ruler of a kingdomas never before. When storytime moves inside, Bunny is bereft. To satisfy his hunger for books, Bunny returns to the library at night and learns that although the library is locked, the book return slot is open. Before long, Bunny spends all his time reading, and his friends are mystified by his absence. When Bunny divulges his secret, eight of the woodland friends sneak into the library together and are caught by the librarian. Rather than being busted, they are given library cards. So begins Bunny's Book Club. Silvestro's debut picture book is a love letter to the pleasures of reading and libraries, and Mai-Wyss's colorful illustrations are endearing and comfortingwho wouldn't want to be friends with this group of open-minded and curious pals? There are cute details throughout, including a re-creation of an old library pocket on the inside cover of the book. VERDICT A pleasant addition for large picture book collections.Sally James, South Hillsborough Elementary School, CA"A sweet salute to reading."Kirkus"Silvestros debut picture book is a love letter to the pleasures of reading and libraries, and Mai-Wysss colorful illustrations are endearing and comforting . . . A lovely and fun addition for every library."School Library Journal"makes the pleasures of reading abundantly clear."Publishers Weekly"Mai-Wysssoft, muted watercolor scenes sprinkled with charming, expressive cuddly animals is the perfectcomplement to Silvestros enchanting story about the love of books."Booklist"will make readers of all ages smile."Shelf Awareness; Title: Bunny's Book Club | [
1279,
2659,
3894,
4015,
4098,
4164,
4204,
4238,
4250,
4338,
9647,
9982,
11351,
12086,
12939,
13694,
13708,
13793,
15181,
15790,
15811,
15812,
16407,
16424,
16573,
16654,
16901,
16907,
19600,
21109,
21690,
21702,
22666,
22817,
23795,
29290,
2929... | Train |
23,962 | 2 | 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: SPECIAL TREASURE HUN | [
16666,
23968
] | Train |
23,963 | 2 | A 2017 LA Times Book Prize Finalist A New York Public Library Best Book for Teens, 2016“…the unexplained miracles, intricately entwined stories, and long-buried family secrets would be at home in a García Márquez novel…With an offbeat approach and beautiful, evocative language, this unusual, fablelike novel will appeal to literary-minded teens.” —Booklist starred review“Indeed, all of humanity and no small measure of godliness are on display in this translated Brazilian import that evokes a sense of wonder and treats readers to a fascinating glimpse of a setting and worldview seldom seen in Anglophone youth literature.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starred reviewSocorro Acioli was born in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil. She is a journalist and has a master’s degree in Brazilian literature and a PhD in literary studies. She started her writing career in 2001 and since then has published books in various genres, including children’s short stories and YA novels, and has received Brazil’s most prestigious award for children’s literature, the Jabuti Prize. In 2006, she was selected to take part in a workshop conducted by Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez. The author was selected by García Márquez himself based on her synopsis for The Head of the Saint. In 2007, she was a visiting researcher at a university in Germany, and she has lectured in several other countries, including Portugal, Bolivia, and Cape Verde. Socorro is also a translator, essayist, and literary theory teacher.; Title: The Head of the Saint | [
6865,
33784,
42017,
42201
] | Train |
23,964 | 2 | Mary Tillworth has written more than 100 licensed books for children, including Colors Everywhere!and I Am Buzz Lightyear. She resides in Brooklyn with a long-haired calico cat whom she occasionally shaves, and she is especially proud of her excellent spice rack.David Aikins is an illustrator. His works include Boots and Dora Forever!, Count with Me!, and Dora and the Unicorn King. ; Title: Boots and Dora Forever! (Dora and Friends) (Pictureback(R)) | [
8492,
14469,
14492,
14613,
14639,
19543,
19544,
23715,
23898,
23990
] | Validation |
23,965 | 2 | SUZANNE LANG produces, develops, and writes for childrens television. Formerly with Cartoon Network, she is presently the story editor on an animated comedy series for Cake Entertainment and Copa Studios. Suzanne has a degree in film and television from New York Universitys Tisch School of the Arts. MAX LANG is an animation director, storyboard artist, character designer, and illustrator. He co-directed the film adaptation of the picture book The Gruffalo, which was nominated for an Oscar and a BAFTA, as well as the Oscar-nominated adaptation of the picture book Room on the Broom, which has won numerous awards, including the Cristal for Best TV Production at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.; Title: Hooray for Kids | [
6098,
20180,
23956,
33449,
59750
] | Validation |
23,966 | 2 | MICHAEL ELSOHN ROSS is the award-winning author of more than forty books for children. For over thirty years he has worked as a naturalist in Yosemite National Park, where he has joyfully observed children and other young animals at play. He lives along the Merced River in El Portal, California. ASHLEY WOLFF has written and/or illustrated over 40 books, including The Pen that Pa Built, Only the Cat Saw, Baby Beluga, Stella and Roy, and the ever-popular Miss Bindergarten series. She lives in San Francisco, California.; Title: Mama's Milk / Mam me alimenta | [
7067,
7361,
11724,
20746,
22649,
24779,
28789,
29099,
42406,
62642
] | Train |
23,967 | 6 | 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: SPOOK-TACULAR HALLOW | [
2328,
3321,
4269,
6735,
8511,
12964,
12982,
13260,
13367,
13593,
13750,
13819,
13992,
14159,
14461,
14509,
14562,
14565,
16687,
17105,
18022,
19111,
19548,
20141,
22077,
23820,
23884,
24022,
26150,
35603,
45347,
45358,
45394,
53323,
56698,
58194,... | Train |
23,968 | 2 | 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: BARBIE AND HER SISTE | [
3980,
4153,
8499,
8704,
11177,
13077,
13303,
13474,
13593,
13759,
13767,
13833,
13866,
13895,
13982,
14134,
14155,
14159,
14439,
14444,
14486,
14554,
14561,
14579,
14618,
14622,
16666,
16687,
19292,
19578,
22883,
22927,
23696,
23721,
23722,
23736... | Test |
23,969 | 1 | PreS-Gr 2A series of monochromatic cells begin this wordless book. A young girl searches her house to bring her most treasured possession (her favorite toy, a stuffed fox) to share during show-and-tell at school. As readers turn pages, a young fox spots the toy unattended and swiftly runs off with it into the nearby forest, followed by the girl and a classmate. With each succeeding frame, the running fox is highlighted, brilliant orange against a neutral green-gray forest, each scene digitally colored with pencil, watercolor, and ink. Hidden residents gradually come to life with color until a turn of the page reveals a sudden double-page fantasy of small homes filled with personified animals. This tale of a missing toy builds to emphasize the girl's unselfishnessa gesture of a generous heart. Movement of the characters from cell to cell encourages children to infer emotions and plot action, and page details will send viewers looking for small clues that broaden the story. VERDICT An engaging exercise in reading pictures and creative narrative. A general addition for younger readers.Mary Elam, Learning Media Services, Plano ISD, TX"Young children will pore over this wordless picture book again and again, finding something new to enjoy each time."Kirkus, starred review"A charming, fantastical twist on the backyard adventure."Booklist, starred review"This is a story not just to read but to inhabit." Publishers Weekly, starred review"...viewers can pick up skills in decoding visual narrative while also getting a chance to breathlessly root around in some serious cuteness."Bulletin, starred review; Title: Little Fox in the Forest | [
2243,
2828,
2840,
3660,
3894,
4026,
4098,
4158,
4250,
4338,
8708,
10269,
11104,
11169,
11192,
11550,
11912,
15811,
16147,
16407,
16558,
16742,
21344,
21599,
22152,
22666,
22882,
23699,
29290,
29295,
29314,
32843,
33072,
33124,
33326,
33677,
336... | Train |
23,970 | 16 | 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: Elmo's ABC Song (Sesame Street) (Pictureback(R)) | [
8546,
13450
] | Train |
23,971 | 0 | Geof Smith is a childrens book author and editor. He doesnt currently have a pet, but hopes to one day solve crimes with a super-intelligent chimpanzee. He has worked on A New Hope (Star Wars) and Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Star Wars Little Golden Book, among others.Jason Fruchterhas been an animator andillustrator for children's media for decades. He graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in 1992, and later moved to New York City to work for MTV Animation. In 2001, he cofounded A&J Studios, and has worked with Cartoon Network, Disney, Nickelodeon, and Sanrio. Hisbooks include Callies Cowgirl Twirl, Christmas Countdown, and Alphabet Magic. He lives in Seattle, Washington.; Title: PAW Patrol Deluxe Step into Reading (PAW Patrol) | [
8345,
12896,
13094,
13122,
13537,
13970,
14559,
14706,
15191,
16694,
16703,
16724,
16755,
16772,
16801,
16812,
16819,
16823,
16846,
23705,
23726,
23741,
23761,
23776,
23797,
23855,
23867,
23883,
23884,
23899,
23933,
23992,
23999,
24000,
24023,
26... | Train |
23,972 | 2 | Gr 37This adaptation of "Snow White and Rose Red" makes the classic fairy tale accessible and intriguing for today's readers. Sisters Snow and Rose are daughters of a nobleman who disappeared under troubling circumstances. Forced to vacate their grand residence after their father's presumed death, the girls must now live in a humble forest cottage with their grieving mother. The sisters explore the forest, narrowly escape dangers, discover a peculiar library, repeatedly rescue the strange Little Man, and befriend a young boy named Ivo. Something truly evil lurks in these woods, however, which accounts for the tragically frequent disappearances of localsperhaps even for their father's disappearance. Each chapter has a vignette feel to it; some of the particularly poignant chapters demonstrate with masterly gentleness how people deal with loss in different ways. Several single pages, interspersed throughout the narrative, recount the prophecies, observations, and dialogue of the forest trees. These pages insert a dark mysteriousness into the flow of the story. Lovely pencil and watercolor illustrations accompany the text, lending a wispy, dreamlike quality to the tale. The suspenseful, dramatic action doesn't really start building until the last quarter of the book, but readers will realize details have been quietly dropped throughout the entire narrative that contribute to the climax and conclusion. VERDICT A solid purchase for most mid-size libraries. Fairy-tale fans will delight in this fascinating spin on a lesser-known tale.Sara White, Seminole County Public Library, Casselberry, FL"The writing is lyrical, with laudable word choice, alliteration, and imagery capturing the magic of the woods. For lovers of fairy tales, this story of sisterhood, taking risks, and being kind is a physically beautiful book with an appealing cover and captivating full-color illustrations."--Kirkus Reviews"This moody fairy tale emphasizes family, friendship, and the powerful bond of sisterhood. Martins characterization of the two contrary sisters is especially moving."--Publishers Weekly"Like most of the Grimm brothers tales, this peculiar storycarries sinister overtones, but Martin does a nice job of keeping the dark atmosphere from overwhelmingyounger readers, largely though her whimsical touches."--Booklist; Title: Snow & Rose | [
1663,
2591,
3345,
3651,
3796,
3882,
3991,
4121,
4152,
4206,
4238,
4247,
4248,
6701,
8174,
10882,
11260,
11434,
11561,
11575,
12479,
13102,
13565,
13892,
14038,
14050,
14695,
15381,
15801,
15803,
15842,
15884,
15892,
19627,
20278,
20825,
21614,
... | Train |
23,973 | 2 | Gr 46Abby has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). She knows she was born for the spotlight and has a hard time sitting still and not blurting out things that others might find hurtful. When she fails her English class, she does the unthinkable. She and a friend, attempting to play a mischievous but ultimately harmless prank, accidentally ruin their English teacher's car. Basically grounded for the summer by her parents, Abby must repeat English as well as prove to her family that she can be responsible despite her ADHD. With the help of some new friends and a different, helpful English teacher, Abby's wish may soon come true. The characters are likable and fun to follow from start to finish, and their growth rings true. The author does a great job of shining some light on ADHD and how it can affect people differently. The plot, on the other hand, feels simplistic given the intended age group. Overall, fans of humor and realistic fiction will enjoy reading this. VERDICT A general purchase for collections that are in need of more books featuring characters like Joey Pigza.Kira Moody, Whitmore Public Library, Salt Lake City"Abby’s funny and engaging first-person narrative recalls the tone of Jeff Kinney’s Wimpy Kid and Rachel Renee Russell’s Dork Diaries, and the ultimate message—friends can help bring out the best in someone—is heartwarming." --Booklist"Like Jack Gantos’s Joey Pigza books, this lively novel from Fischer offers a firsthand view of life with ADHD."--Publisher's Weekly"A captivating portrayal of one girl's experiences with ADHD. . . . Fischer's spunky and introspective protagonist offers a sympathetic mirror for many kids, both boys and girls."--Kirkus Reviews"The characters are likable and fun to follow from start to finish, and their growth rings true. The author does a great job of shining some light on ADHD and how it can affect people differently."--School Library Journal"A charming, funny, and heartfelt adventure, Abby's story will touch your heart, your soul, and your funny bone."--DAVID LUBAR, author of Hidden Talents and the Weenies short-story collections Abby’s first-person narrative honestly expresses her frustrations with herself and those who don’t understand her, while hilariously recounting situations at school and at home with her colorful family.; Title: This Is Not the Abby Show | [
4212,
4260,
6120,
6414,
6680,
8579,
13693,
16692,
29298,
37614,
38512,
39639,
45642,
54960,
55939
] | Validation |
23,974 | 0 | KATE KLIMO is the author of many books for young readers, including The Dragon Keepers and all the books in the Dog Dairies series. She lives in New Paltz with her husband and two horses, Harry and Fancy. Over the years, she has served as companion to eight dogs: Pal, Beauregard, Fred, Kelly, Bear, Rascal, Dobey, and George W. Currently, she is searching for a furever friend who gets along well with horses. To learn more about her and her work, visit www.kateklimoauthor.com.TIM JESSELL is an award-winning illustrator whose work has appeared in numerous children's books. He is the illustrator of all the books in the Dog Diaries series. Check out his work at timjessell.com.; Title: Dog Diaries #9: Sparky (Dog Diaries Special Edition) | [
2342,
3589,
3595,
3613,
3820,
4096,
4284,
4390,
8603,
8639,
8674,
11397,
13477,
13530,
13557,
13669,
13715,
13797,
13882,
13923,
13960,
14040,
14454,
14474,
14595,
14623,
14692,
14718,
16698,
19071,
19553,
22468,
22627,
22866,
22883,
22909,
239... | Train |
23,975 | 10 | The playful puppies from Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol introduce numbers in this sturdy board book that's perfect for boys and girls ages 0 to 3.; Title: Team Numbers (Paw Patrol) (Nickelodeon Paw Patrol) | [
14557,
16724,
16849,
17568,
23675,
23705,
23726,
23741,
23797,
23883,
23933,
23971,
23992,
35593,
35603,
45285,
45428,
58091,
58163,
58191,
58208,
58212,
58213,
58227,
58239,
63650
] | Train |
23,976 | 2 | Gr 46Brothers Ned and Jamie are treasure hunters. Granted, all they find in their tiny fishing village off the coast of England are old fish hooks and forks. Nonetheless, they consider themselves adventurers like the characters on their favorite show, Star Trek. But the boys couldn't be any more different. Ned is the Captain Kirk of the duo, boldly going where no kid has gone before, while Jamie, the narrator, is hesitant and happy to let Ned lead the way. One day they find a mysterious creature suffering and caught in a net. Ned convinces Jamie to bring it home. Jamie is confounded by Ned's affection for this bizarre creature. But when their grandfather tells them mythic tales of mermaids with magical healing powers, Jamie clings to hope. Ned, it is revealed, has cystic fibrosis, which seems to be getting worse, and Jamie is convinced that this creature has come to save his brother. Avery captures Jamie's powerful denial of Ned's illness with heartbreaking precision and deliberate pacing. References made to the film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial are rather apt allusions to this story of a mute creature teaching powerful lessons of acceptance. The vivid island setting and the grandfather's evocative stories make this book a true original. VERDICT A heartrending but ultimately uplifting adventure novel for readers ready for a good cry.Anna Murphy, Berkeley Carroll School Library, BrooklynA heartrending but ultimately uplifting adventure novel for readers ready for a good cry.School Library Journal,starred review"Devoted parents, homeschooling, Granddad's legends of healing merpeople and the strange fish-man are all part of this shining constellation of love, hope and loss."Shelf Awareness,starred review; Title: Not As We Know It | [
33582,
33675,
45405
] | Train |
23,977 | 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.Steve Lambe is an illustrator. His works include Follow the Ninja!, Really Spaced Out!, Mighty Monster Machines, and Green vs. Mean.     ; Title: Frog Fight! (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) (Little Golden Book) | [
8187,
8196,
8197,
8200,
8477,
8496,
8528,
8616,
8640,
8671,
8713,
8716,
13641,
14493,
14560,
14723,
16675,
16704,
16709,
16721,
16758,
16797,
16800,
16809,
16832,
16846,
19541,
23669,
23701,
23711,
23761,
23804,
23850,
23867,
23895,
23900,
2398... | Test |
23,978 | 3 | Gr 58Using information about each dead president's early life, quirky tidbits from his term, and unabashedly biased character judgments, O'Brien presents his recommendations for a presidential dream teamfeaturing the key components of brains, brawn, a loose cannon, a moral compass, and a Roosevelt (wild card). A bright, bold, comic book-like cover and Rowntree's illustrations bring the presidents to life, caricaturing them as gangsters, wrestlers, and superheroes. Each presidential section includes a narrative of the man's childhood, rise to power, presidency, and death. The tone is reverential bordering on worshipful. O'Brien manages to avoid any actual discussion of the many unsavory policies and actions of the presidents by either glossing over or ignoring them, offering instead bizarre facts and brash commentary. The treatment of African Americans and Native Americans throughout the text is particularly flippant, as each offending president or policy is often "on the wrong side of history." O'Brien also imagines that Chester A. Arthur killed his wife "for the sake of making this chapter more interesting," a truly harmful lesson (that women can be killed for entertainment) for the intended age group. In the "Conclusion" section, O'Brien discusses why he did not include living presidents and addresses questions students might have after reading this volume. VERDICT Readers subjected to O'Brien's biased view of U.S. history will learn little here. Not recommended.Clara Hendricks, Cambridge Public Library, MADaniel OBrien is the head writer and creative director of video for Cracked.com, the most-viewed comedy website on the Internet. His work has been featured on Comedy Central and in Splitsider, Forbes, USA Today, and Huffington Post. Daniel is also the co-editor of You Might Be a Zombie and Other Bad News, a New York Times bestseller, and is the pop culture expert on History Channels Your Bleeped Up Brain. When Daniel isnt researching wacky trivia on our presidents, he can be found playing with his dog, Jackson, who is named after a president. Your Presidential Fantasy Dream Team is his first book for young readers. Winston Rowntree is a columnist at Cracked.com and the author of the webcomic Subnormality. He recently won the Cartoonist Studio Prize for Best Web Comic of the Year for his comic Watching. His background in comics and interest in history inspired Winston to put an amusing and sometimes weird twist on the illustrations for each president. This is his first book for young readers.; Title: Your Presidential Fantasy Dream Team | [
31244,
45637
] | Validation |
23,979 | 8 | MARY BLAIR (19111978) is revered in both the childrens animation and illustration industries. For nearly four decades, she was involved in many important Disney projects, creating the concept paintings for the animated films Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Alice in Wonderland, and illustrated the Golden Book Classic I Can Fly. GARTH WILLIAMS (19121996) brought to life some of the best-loved childrens books of the 20th century, including E. B. Whites Charlottes Web and Stuart Little, and illustrated many classic Little Golden Books, such as Baby Farm Animals, The Sailor Dog, and The Kitten Who Thought He Was a Mouse. ELOISE WILKIN (19041987) is one of the most beloved and prolific Golden Books illustrators. Her classic Little Golden Books My Little Golden Book About God and Prayers for Children have never been out of print.; Title: LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK B | [
8187,
8198,
8199,
8200,
8202,
8203,
8211,
8221,
8222,
8240,
8245,
8293,
8590,
8591,
8596,
8668,
8702,
8735,
8740,
8743,
12980,
13014,
13044,
13143,
13149,
13283,
13420,
13460,
13480,
13552,
13554,
13762,
14062,
15235,
16707,
16754,
16851,
194... | Validation |
23,980 | 2 | A Bank Street College of Education 2017 "Best Children's Books of the Year"CAROLINE MAGERL is an artist, illustrator, and printmaker who immigrated to Australia as a young girl and spent the majority of her childhood at sea on her parents yacht. It was a lifestyle that accommodated little in the way of possessions, so she especially treasured the picture books sent to her from East Germany by her great-grandmother. Caroline now lives on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland, Australia, with her husband and daughter.Rose and the Wish Thingis her first childrens book.; Title: Rose and the Wish Thing | [
25898,
57272,
62709
] | Train |
23,981 | 13 | PreS-Gr 2A bespectacled boy is given the opportunity to learn an instrument, but when his parents bring him to a music shop, he has trouble choosing among his 88 options. What ensues is a playful exploration of sound and the vast (and cacophonous) world of musical instruments. The boy's overwhelmed parents follow him as he tries out the triangle, trombone, tuba, harp, and drums and everything else in between. Barton's use of superlatives results in a hilarious onomatopoeic romp through the shop: "Do I pick the squeeziest? The wheeziest? The easiest and breeziest? But how about the slideyestthe squonkiestthe blowiest?" The work's title might give away the child's eventual pick, but readers will have a fun time arriving at his final decision. While at first overwhelmed at having to master the 88 keys of the piano, the boy is determined to learn one note at a time. Thomas's watercolor illustrations accentuate the silly narrative, adding pizzazz and fluidity to the text. The warm browns and yellows evoke a place of comfortwhile the narrator is frazzled by his plethora of selections, he's secure in his ability to eventually choose. The illustrator's expressive line emphasizes each of the characters' reactions with humor and gusto. VERDICT A delightful offering for reading aloud, especially during music-themed storytimes.Shelley Diaz, School Library JournalChris Barton doesnt have a favorite instrument, but his favorite piece is Rhapsody in Blue because it has everything there is to love about music. Chris is the author of the New York Times bestselling Shark vs. Train, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld and The Day-Glo Brothers, illustrated by Tony Persiani. He lives in Austin, Texas with his family. Follow Chris on Twitter, @Bartography. Louis Thomas loves the piano and plays his everyday. One of his favorite pieces to play is Rhapsody in Blue! He graduated from Gobelins, Paris and Calarts, Los Angeles. He has worked in animation at Pixar and Cartoon Network. He now lives and works with his cat Pipo.Visit Louis at louist.blogspot.com.; Title: 88 Instruments | [
1428,
2292,
3822,
3832,
6075,
8718,
10252,
11235,
12261,
12917,
13848,
20643,
21030,
21372,
21690,
24074,
24132,
25154,
26116,
30846,
31293,
32682,
32740,
33303,
36111,
36307,
45827,
46177,
47950,
48631,
49295,
51730,
52353,
53606,
54465,
54771,
... | Validation |
23,982 | 2 | THEODOR SEUSS GEISELaka Dr. Seussis 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. His books have been translated into thirty languages, and 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. KATIE KATH is an award-winning illustrator of children's booksamong them Kelly A. Jones's Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer. She holds an MFA from Savannah College of Art and Design. You can learn more about her work at ktkath.com.; Title: Come Over to My House (Beginner Books(R)) | [
10038,
12441,
12651,
12671,
12701,
12833,
12995,
13032,
13184,
13548,
13792,
13852,
13911,
13951,
14521,
14597,
15057,
15060,
15063,
15068,
15075,
15096,
15109,
15127,
15143,
15173,
15183,
16843,
23005,
23671,
23749,
23881,
23996,
24809,
26327,
2... | Train |
23,983 | 2 | A cheery start to a new series, this fairy-tale-style fantasy will brighten the cloudiest of days. Kirkus Reviews"Give this magic-filled romp to fans of Jessica Day George and Shannon Hale. School Library Journal[A] lively first volume of a planned trilogy. The Wall Street Journalon the Best New Childrens BooksA charming new fairy tale! Readers wont want this adventure to end! Jessica Day George, New York Times bestselling author of Tuesdays at the CastleSusan Maupin Schmid writes in a little blue office in Iowa. She has a particular weakness for good coffee, good books, and beautiful dresses. Her closet doesnt contain a hundred dressesyetbut someday it will. Susan is also the author of Ghost of a Chance, the second book in the 100 Dresses series, and Lost Time, a middle-grade science-fiction adventure. To find out more, visit SusanMaupinSchmid.com and follow her on Twitter at @maupinschmid.; Title: If the Magic Fits (100 Dresses) | [
627,
3377,
3796,
5225,
6494,
6651,
6673,
6872,
6890,
6919,
8483,
10197,
10520,
10829,
11413,
11561,
11575,
14425,
15001,
15014,
15038,
21629,
22758,
22764,
23908,
23994,
45355,
45410,
45731,
45771,
45866,
45950,
52016,
53977,
54615,
54826,
5501... | Test |
23,984 | 2 | DIANE MULDROW is the author of the New York Times bestselling Everything I Need to Know I Learned From a Little Golden Book series, and an editorial director at Golden Books. She has written dozens of childrens books, including We Planted a Tree, a 2010 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best selection, and a Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year. She is the editor of A Golden Legacy: The Story of Golden Books by Leonard Marcus.; Title: Everything I Need to Know About Family I Learned From a Little Golden Book | [
8187,
8196,
8197,
8198,
8199,
8200,
8211,
8245,
8596,
9006,
13044,
13074,
13149,
13480,
13552,
13554,
13762,
13766,
13832,
14527,
14558,
16691,
16707,
16728,
16746,
16754,
16757,
16816,
16851,
23764,
28790,
29558,
29698,
29727,
45271,
45290,
45... | Train |
23,985 | 2 | FRANK J. BERRIOS, a former editor at D.C. Comics, is an editor at Random House Childrens Books and author of many Golden Books, including Football with Dad; The Amazing Spider-Man: Trapped by the Green Goblin!; and Disneys Frozen: A Day in the Sun. JESS GOLDEN is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and a busy illustrator of picture books and early readers.; Title: Soccer With Mom (Little Golden Book) | [
1737,
3849,
5585,
6344,
6593,
8197,
8199,
8240,
10328,
13552,
13641,
13723,
13762,
13899,
14544,
14557,
15209,
15231,
16709,
18468,
18823,
19176,
19399,
23665,
25365,
25754,
25962,
26478,
30930,
31570,
33660,
39755,
45271,
45282,
45324,
45326,
... | Train |
23,986 | 1 | JANE WERNER WATSON(19152004) was the original editor of Little Golden Books, and the author of numerous Golden Books herself, many of which were illustrated by the great children's illustrators of the mid-twentieth century. Some of her bestselling titles includeThe Fuzzy Duckling(illustrated by Martin and Alice Provensen),Animal Friends(illustrated by Garth Williams), andMy Little Golden Book About God, The Christmas Story, and Wonders of Nature(all illustrated by Eloise Wilkin). GARTH WILLIAMS (19121996) is known for his realistic yet highly expressive animal characters. He brought to life some of the best-loved childrens books of the 20th century, including E. B. Whites Charlottes Web and Stuart Little, and the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Williams illustrated many timeless Golden Books, such as Baby Farm Animals, Mister Dog, The Friendly Book, The Sailor Dog, The Giant Golden Book of Elves and Fairies, and The Kitten Who Thought He Was a Mouse. ; Title: Animal Friends (Little Golden Book) | [
3593,
8187,
8196,
8197,
8198,
8199,
8200,
8201,
8202,
8205,
8211,
8219,
8221,
8222,
8240,
8245,
8246,
8590,
8596,
8634,
8718,
8727,
8728,
8735,
8740,
8743,
9639,
12996,
13014,
13040,
13044,
13074,
13111,
13143,
13149,
13162,
13172,
13283,
1... | Test |
23,987 | 4 | Mary Tillworth has written more than 100 licensed books for children, including Colors Everywhere!and I Am Buzz Lightyear. She resides in Brooklyn with a long-haired calico cat whom she occasionally shaves, and she is especially proud of her excellent spice rack.Benjamin Burchis an illustrator. His works includeWind Power!, Wallys Magical Adventures, Dragon Hiccups, and Mighty Troll and Wonder Dragon.; Title: Bouncy Tires! (Blaze and the Monster Machines) (Little Golden Book) | [
8196,
8197,
13773,
13778,
16690,
16699,
16709,
16797,
16803,
16846,
19541,
23656,
23681,
23761,
23804,
23878,
23900,
23912,
23951,
23977,
23999,
24008,
24023,
45327,
45338,
45340,
45341,
45348,
45411,
58091,
58156,
58201
] | Train |
23,988 | 2 | Praise for the HOW TO . . . series: A new hit this year is How to Catch Santa. . . . The picture book offers lighthearted tips on how kids can steal a glimpse of Mr. Elusive, aka Santa. . . . Its one of USA Todays recommended childrens books of this holiday season. USA Today (How to Catch Santa) The charm of its premise and the clear bond between the generations will have kids and grandparents giggling together. School Library Journal (How to Babysit a Grandma) An obvious choice for Fathers Day, with year-round surprise applicability. Kirkus Reviews (How to Surprise a Dad)JEAN REAGAN was born in Alabama but spent most of her childhood in Japan. She now lives in Salt Lake City with her husband. In the summers, they serve as backcountry volunteers in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. To learn more about Jean and her work, please visit JeanReagan.com. LEE WILDISH is the illustrator of many acclaimed childrens books and has also worked in advertising and greeting card design. He lives in Nottinghamshire, England. Visit him on the Web at WildishIllustration.com.; Title: How to Raise a Mom (How To...relationships) | [
1415,
3336,
6735,
8278,
11390,
12380,
13981,
14695,
14995,
15811,
15838,
20180,
23678,
23683,
23956,
24005,
25643,
28006,
28496,
28790,
32304,
33228,
36454,
37294,
42815,
43897,
44463,
44620,
45016,
45429,
45627,
46231,
46957,
50200,
50234,
52479... | Validation |
23,989 | 2 | RICHARD SCARRY is one of the worlds best-loved childrens 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 Busytown Treasury | [
142,
148,
149,
1412,
1746,
3624,
4147,
4271,
4600,
5225,
5591,
6494,
8239,
8273,
8290,
8291,
9481,
10270,
12706,
13050,
14139,
14543,
14549,
14568,
14571,
14626,
14651,
14720,
15112,
15147,
15236,
15407,
15854,
16783,
19586,
21347,
23300,
238... | Test |
23,990 | 11 | Lights, camera, magic! Dora and Pablo from Nickelodeon's Dora and Friends journey to Magic Land to find an enchanted top hatand stop a sneaky magician! This Little Golden Book is perfect for girls ages 2 to 5.; Title: Dora in Magic Land (Dora and Friends) (Little Golden Book) | [
8492,
8740,
13763,
14469,
16775,
23715,
23964,
29652,
45380,
58079,
58081
] | Validation |
23,991 | 4 | 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: Racing Colors! (Blaze and the Monster Machines) (Blaze & the Monster Machines) | [
8590,
16709,
16797,
16821,
16826,
16831,
19575,
23878,
23900,
45327,
45340,
45411,
45421
] | Test |
23,992 | 0 | 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.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: Chase's Space Case (Paw Patrol) (Step into Reading) | [
12846,
12896,
13094,
13122,
13537,
13895,
13970,
13982,
13986,
14077,
14622,
14706,
15191,
16694,
16703,
16729,
16755,
16795,
16801,
16803,
16812,
16819,
16823,
16846,
17669,
19469,
19576,
23672,
23726,
23741,
23761,
23776,
23797,
23867,
23871,
2... | Train |
23,993 | 0 | S. A. KRAMER is the author of many nonfiction early readers on topics as varied as submarines and the first summit of Mount Everest. She has written many sports readers, including the recently revised edition of Basketballs Greatest Players. Kramer lives in Brooklyn, New York.; Title: Baseball's Greatest Hitters: From Ty Cobb to Miguel Cabrera (Step into Reading) | [
3363,
3848,
6000,
6430,
6900,
6915,
8619,
8623,
8632,
8717,
10245,
10324,
10373,
10703,
10717,
10826,
11583,
12561,
12796,
12852,
12877,
12927,
12928,
13063,
13602,
13773,
13787,
13872,
13944,
13972,
13999,
14000,
14087,
14531,
14542,
14605,
14... | Train |
23,994 | 2 | "The charming, persistent, and astute dandelion-fluff-haired Darling . . . remains an underdog to cheer for." Kirkus ReviewsPraise for If the Magic Fits (100 Dresses #1): A cheery start to a new series, this fairy-tale-style fantasy will brighten the cloudiest of days. Kirkus Reviews A spunky and lively narrator, Darling Dimple is easy to love. School Library Journal A charming new fairy tale! Readers wont want this adventure to end! Jessica Day George, New York Times bestselling author of Tuesdays at the CastleSusan Maupin Schmid is the author of 100 Dresses: If the Magic Fits. She grew up next to a cemetery. She never saw a single ghost. Not one. But she did have a favorite tombstone: Princetta Blakelys sparkly black granite monument. Susan liked to imagine what life would be like with such an amazing name. And she read books. So many that she exasperated her local librarian. When her parents built a summer home by a lake, she pocketed a library card at that library. Through the years, Susan has continued to read, imagine, and collect library cards. To find out more, visit SusanMaupinSchmid.com and follow her on Twitter at @maupinschmid.; Title: Ghost of a Chance (100 Dresses) | [
6497,
11312,
11330,
11561,
11575,
15001,
15769,
21739,
22723,
22734,
23908,
23927,
23983,
28827,
29620,
42672,
45204,
45771,
55386,
55570,
56449,
68460,
69540
] | Train |
23,995 | 15 | PreS-Gr 2The sea coast comes alive in this lyrical tale as Emma and her dog gather shells, stones, and sea glass. "She smelled the salty air. The sea and the sky swirled together as she skipped past the misty dunes to the shoreline." The child loves her home, and her heartfelt concern for the environment and its "teeming life" is apparent as she pictures an ocean without "balloons or bottles spit to shore." One day, Emma and her dog discover a stranded baby whale. She tries to help the frightened animal, telling the baby to "think of your pod and your family. Picture yourself swimming free." Rendered in watercolor and mixed media, the illustrations awaken the senses and enhance the well-paced plot. Maritime hues, vignettes, and spreads complement the story line as Emma and her dog, Nemo, work hard to nudge the heavy creature until "a few more pushes and the whale slipped past Emma and ducked under a wave." VERDICT An elegant read-aloud about a girl and her dog that features heroism, kindness, and a love of the sea. This will work well one-on-one or in a small group storytime.Melissa Smith, Royal Oak Public Library, MIJulie Case lives in the Colorado mountains with her four kids, husband, and dog. Emma and the Whale was inspired by Julies summers spent on Long Island, New York, where she still loves diving under waves and swimming in the ocean. This is her first childrens book. Lee White is the illustrator of several books for children, including I Lived on Butterfly Hill by Marjorie Agosn, winner of the Pura Belpr Award; Arctic White by Danna Smith; Sophies Fish by A. E. Cannon; and What Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About? by Judith Viorst. He lives in Portland, Oregon. Learn more at LeeWhiteIllustration.com.; Title: Emma and the Whale | [
5444,
6947,
12467,
25629,
32735,
45351,
45408,
45930,
49385,
51788,
53975,
75544
] | Train |
23,996 | 2 | 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: Daisy-Head Mayzie (Classic Seuss) | [
2450,
12633,
12689,
12701,
12972,
13032,
13132,
13184,
13354,
13548,
13792,
14597,
15060,
15061,
15063,
15068,
15074,
15075,
15096,
15109,
15127,
15143,
15183,
15234,
18939,
23671,
23745,
23749,
23764,
23881,
23946,
23982,
26289,
26496,
58197,
58... | Train |
23,997 | 7 | 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.Segundo Garcia is an illustrator who worked on A Stroke of Magic, Driving Force!, Where Is Annas Lunch Box?, The Rugrats First Kwanzaa,and many more.; Title: Driving Force! (Blaze and the Monster Machines) (Pictureback(R)) | [
16699,
16709,
16797,
23878,
23900,
23912,
23951,
23987,
45338,
45348,
53375,
58131,
58156
] | Test |
23,998 | 7 | Praise forThe Golden Compass Graphic Novel: The storys signature fantasiesthe dmons, the armored mercenary polar bears, and the alethiometerare realized with compelling force. [This] retelling will bring Pullmans work new fans and give previous readers new pleasure. Publishers Weekly,starred review Belongs in all libraries that include Pullmans works. School Library Journal Pullmans original magnum opus is heady and dense, and it may prove challenging for some; this adaptation, with its visual accessibility, can help those struggling with the novels complexity achieve an understanding without watering down the intricacies. Kirkus ReviewsPHILIP PULLMAN is one of the most acclaimed writers working today. He is best known for the His Dark Materials trilogy (The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass), which has been named one of the top 100 novels of all time by Newsweek and one of the all-time greatest novels by Entertainment Weekly. He has also won many distinguished prizes, including the Carnegie Medal for The Golden Compass (and the reader-voted "Carnegie of Carnegies" for the best children's book of the past seventy years); the Whitbread (now Costa) Award for The Amber Spyglass; a Booker Prize long-list nomination (The Amber Spyglass); Parents' Choice Gold Awards (The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass); and the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, in honor of his body of work. In 2004, he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire. It has recently been announced that The Book of Dust, the much anticipated new book from Mr. Pullman, also set in the world of His Dark Materials, will be published as a major work in three parts, with the first part to arrive in October 2017. Philip Pullman is the author of many other much-lauded novels. Other volumes related to His Dark Materials: Lyras Oxford, Once Upon a Time in the North, and The Collectors. For younger readers: I Was a Rat!; Count Karlstein; Two Crafty Criminals; Spring-Heeled Jack, and The Scarecrow and His Servant. For older readers: the Sally Lockhart quartet: The Ruby in the Smoke, The Shadow in the North, The Tiger in the Well, and The Tin Princess; The White Mercedes; and The Broken Bridge. Philip Pullman lives in Oxford, England. To learn more, please visit philip-pullman.com and hisdarkmaterials.com. Or follow him on Twitter at @PhilipPullman. STPHANE MELCHIOR has worked as a screenwriter for both film and television. Recently, he turned his creative energies toward comics, penning both original stories and adaptations, including Raiju and Raiden with Loc Scheresse and an adaptation of The Great Gatsby with Benjamin Bachelier. CLMENT OUBRERIE is the acclaimed illustrator of more than forty picture books and is a co-founder of the 3D animation studio Station OMD. His comics include the Aya of Yopougon series by Marguerite Abouet and Pablo by Julie Birmant. His illustrations for The Golden Compass won an award at the International Comics Festival in Angoulme, France.; Title: The Golden Compass Graphic Novel, Complete Edition (His Dark Materials) | [
4071,
4259,
4260,
4330,
6084,
11395,
11397,
12084,
12403,
13471,
14621,
16301,
20821,
23929,
25659,
45637,
49194,
52239,
52251,
57509,
65096,
67622,
68125,
68171,
68219,
73075
] | Train |
23,999 | 0 | Mary Tillworth has written more than 100 licensed books for children, including Colors Everywhere!and I Am Buzz Lightyear. She resides in Brooklyn with a long-haired calico cat whom she occasionally shaves, and she is especially proud of her excellent spice rack.Niki Foley is an illustrator whose works include Rootin Tootin Racetrack and Blaze of Glory. ; Title: Zeg and the Egg (Blaze and the Monster Machines) (Step into Reading) | [
3409,
12896,
13122,
13375,
13537,
13773,
13970,
14706,
14723,
16690,
16694,
16709,
16755,
16797,
16803,
16819,
16823,
16826,
19489,
19576,
19585,
23726,
23776,
23878,
23883,
23900,
23951,
23971,
23987,
23992,
24000,
24008,
26214,
29519,
29593,
45... | Train |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.