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24,101 | 7 | Powerful stuff, disturbing and dramatic. Allow this story to grab hold, and it may not let you go!Kevin Crossley-Holland.The Stonewylde books are absolutely at the top of the league of unputdownable novelsMerry MeetKit Berry is a young adult author and former teacher.; Title: Shadows at Stonewylde | [
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24,102 | 7 | Kit Berry is an exceptional self-published YA author. A former teacher, she now lives with her family in Berkshire.; Title: Magus of Stonewylde | [] | Train |
24,103 | 7 | "An excellent choice to read aloud to the whole family. It's funny, exciting, and briskly paced. Best of all, the message it gives young readers is that a person's flaws—being late, breaking things, etc.—can sometimes turn into useful talents."  —Nancy Pearl, NPR, on Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians"Sanderson unexpectedly draws everything together in an extravagantly silly climax. Readers whose sense of humor runs toward the subversive will be instantly captivated. Like Lemony Snicket and superhero comics rolled into one (and then revved up on steroids), this nutty novel . . . is also sure to win passionate fans."  —Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians"The action is just as nonstop, the librarians are just as evil, and the quips and asides (and outright lies) that the author insists on inflicting upon readers are just as omnipresent. Fortunately . . . these are all good things. . . . Give this novel to fans of Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl and Catherine Jinks's Cadel Piggott in Evil Genius."  —School Library Journal on Alcatraz Versus the Scrivener's BonesBrandon Sanderson is a New York Times–bestselling author who is best known for his Mistborn series, which includes The Final Empire and The Well of Ascension, and for his work in finishing Robert Jordan's fantasy series The Wheel of Time. He lives in American Fork, Utah.; Title: The Complete Alcatraz | [
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24,104 | 7 | Praise for The Cape Cod Witch Series: It's like Sabrina the Teenage Witch crossed with Sarah Plain and Tall sort of. Earthy and homemade feeling, the writing and story read like local folklore but with contemporary characters. I can see why it is a hit with younger readers and I, too, liked it a lot. --Ypulse Book ReviewsPraise for The Cape Cod Witch Series: ElsBeth could be a very influential figure in children's literature. . . . She's a strong witch with an enduring spirit who could tackle any number of problems. . . . All the makings present for an exciting children's book series. --breenibooks.comElsBeth Amelia Thistle, Cape Cod's youngest witch, becomes involved in the perilous sea rescue of a kidnapped Arabian prince. And along the way, she and her friends learn the true meaning of the Legend of the Pirate.; Title: The Cape Cod Witch and the Legend of the Pirate (The Cape Cod Witch Series) | [
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24,105 | 2 | Phoebe's Sweater, a children's storybook with knitting patterns, is a gentle tale about many things: the expanding bond between parent, child, and child-to-be; the suspended period between knitting a sweater, gifting a sweater and wearing a sweater; a representation of time just before everything's going to change... Patterns at the back of the book include the hooded textured jacket Phoebe's mom makes her, plus a near-seamless toy version of Phoebe herself. --Yarn Market NewsPhoebe's mother plans to knit Phoebe a sweater of her very own to help her with the transition of being the only child to big sister. The story is very sweet and the illustrations are absolutely fantastic. At the end of the book, Joanna includes patterns for Phoebe's Sweater, as well as patterns for Phoebe the Mouse, Phoebe's Dress and Phoebe's Doll Sweater. --Petite Purls MagazineThis is an adorable little book. The first part is the story of a cute little mouse named Phoebe whose mother knits her a special sweater while waiting for her new baby brother ir sister to arrive. It's a sweet little story, and the illustrations are wonderful. But then the second part are actual knitting patterns, so you can make the sweater for your little girl... All in all, it's a complete package of cuteness. --knittingscholar.comPhoebe's Sweater is a beautiful gift to boys and girls alike. A tale of a special handmade sweater, and the place that it has in a child's heart, Joanna and her husband Eric do a wonderful job of reminding us all about the value of living a handmade life. --Rhythm of the Home MagazineA sweet book full of the love a knitted sweater can bestow. The illustrations in this book are superb, rich and textured with the kind of detail that young children love to explore. --Knitty.comJoanna Johnson is the author of Phoebe's Sweater, Freddie's Blanket, and Phoebe's Birthday. Joanna's husband, Eric Johnson, illustrates their books in a detailed style comprised of pencil, sepia ink, and watercolor. Joanna especially enjoys creating knitting, sewing, and quilting patterns to accompany their stories. The couple works from their home studios in Colorado, where they live with their three children, who offer continual inspiration for their stories. Joanna's work has also been published in Piecework, Jane Austen Knits, Petite Purls, Knitting Traditions, and Rhythm of the Home magazines. Eric and Joanna's books have been reviewed in Knitty, Interweave Knits, Knit 'N Style, Cast On, Stitch, and Knitting Today Magazines. To read more about Eric and Joanna's books and to join their mailing list, please visit the slatefallspress website.; Title: Phoebe's Sweater | [
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24,106 | 0 | What on earth is a nib, and can it explode? What do you get when you mix a donkey with a squid? And what's the hardest thing about living life as a hammerhead duck? Find out the answers to all these questions and more when you explore the incredibly weird and improbable island of Mutasia!; Title: Mutasia: The Land of Illogical and Utterly Impossible Critters | [
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24,107 | 2 | Their gentle watercolors and elaborate detail are really beautiful. This is not a book to rush through just for the story. You have to savor it and really pore over the pictures. I love all the details titles on book covers, the jumble of goods at a yard sale, the crowd at a Christmas party even the recognizable knitting patterns for the slippers Freddie's parents wear. I even spotted a cameo from Phoebe. It s the best kind of eye candy. --Knitting ScholarCatering to young boys who might be turned off by the princessy nature of most kids' knitting books, Freddie's Blanket is the gentle tale of a junior platypus who, come bedtime, chooses to curl up with his colorful slip-stitch counterpane under the piano, in the bathtub, anywhere but his bed. Patterns for both blanket and platypus, among others, are included at the back of the story. --Yarn Market NewsThis book is absolutely charming. The story is simple enough to read to your little one every night and the watercolor illustrations are lush and have layers of detail. The animals in this story are full of personality, right down to the knitwear they wear. --Knitty.comThis richly illustrated book tells the delightful story of Freddie, a young platypus and his favorite knitted blanket. This charming book also includes something for grown-ups too! Mom or Grandma will love making many of the patterns illustrated in the story. This book is the perfect gift for any child. --Creative KnittingThis richly illustrated book tells the delightful story of Freddie, a young platypus and his favorite knitted blanket. This charming book also includes something for grown-ups too! Mom or Grandma will love making many of the patterns illustrated in the story. This book is the perfect gift for any child. --Creative KnittingJoanna Johnson is the author of Phoebe's Sweater, Freddie's Blanket, and Phoebe's Birthday. Joanna's husband, Eric Johnson, illustrates their books in a detailed style comprised of pencil, sepia ink, and watercolor. Joanna especially enjoys creating knitting, sewing, and quilting patterns to accompany their stories. The couple works from their home studios in Colorado, where they live with their three children, who offer continual inspiration for their stories. Joanna's work has also been published in Piecework, Jane Austen Knits, Petite Purls, Knitting Traditions, and Rhythm of the Home magazines. Eric and Joanna's books have been reviewed in Knitty, Interweave Knits, Knit 'N Style, Cast On, Stitch, and Knitting Today Magazines. To read more about Eric and Joanna's books and to join their mailing list, please visit the slatefallspress website.; Title: Freddie's Blanket | [
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24,108 | 0 | Figley has always been one of Mutasia's pickiest eaters, never wanting to try anything new or different. But now, his taste buds will be put to the test when he comes up against the island's weirdest and wildest foods! Can furry Figley forget his fear of food forever? It's a culinary adventure that could only happen on Mutasia!; Title: Mutasia: Figley's New Favorite Food | [
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24,109 | 2 | Delightfully illustrated, the drawings jump off the page. The characters resonate, and the story embraces diversity, the meaning of life, and the notion that love overlooks imperfections, making PINATA a great tale for kids and parents alike. - SUSAN CARTSONIS (What Women Want, No Reservations) This book is so wonderful my half Korean, half Irish, fully American son lays in bed screaming, "I want Piata before bed" - in a perfect Spanish inflection. Because he's made me read it so much, even I can say Piata correctly now. - DIANE FARR (Numb3rs, Grey's Anatomy)Piata is a beautiful book with a powerful message of love and selflessness. - GARCELLE BEAUVAIS (Franklin & Bash, NYPD Blue, The Jamie Foxx Show) --Garcelle Beauvais; Title: Pinata | [
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24,110 | 2 | Singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins has sold over 25 million albums worldwide, twelve have gone platinum. He has won two Grammy Awards for his singing and songwriting, and co-wrote the book, THE UNIMAGINABLE LIFE: LESSONS LEARNED ON THE PATH OF LOVE. His songs have been hits over the last four decades. Who can forget This is It, Im Alright, Footloose, Danger Zone, Conviction of the Heart, and Its About Time. In addition to his string of successful recordings, both solo and as a member of the famed duo, Loggins & Messina, Kenny became the first major rock star to dedicate himself to recording music for children and families. His album, Return to Pooh Corner, remains the best-selling childrens album of the last twenty years. Kenny, who reunited with Jim Messina in 2009, currently resides in Santa Barbara with his youngest children.Me and Moose were heading down the river, makin' for the Delta line. All our friends were back up in the mountains where me and Moosie had spent our lives; Title: Moose n' Me | [
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24,111 | 0 | Murphy Bear and the US Open are an unbeatable combination. A great introduction to the Open, tennis and life --Bruce K Olin USTA member and lifelong US Open attendeeAn ace of a story for kids that targets growing the game of tennis --Nancy and Spencer Garrett, General Partners, Pierpont Racquet Club, Ventura CaliforniaA wonderful story about Arthur Ashe Kids' Day US Open. Each page has beautiful watercolor illustrations. The book is based on a true story.A child or an adult will learn about tennis and some trivia about the US Open and the Brooklyn Parrot. --Joann Stokes School TeacherBeing the Storyteller on Arthur Ashe Kids' Day US Open inspired Maura to write her second book. She has a B.S. in Elementary Education from Long Island University NY. She is a USTA, USPTA Tennis Pro, Yoga Teacher and Storyteller. Her Publishing Company, Murphy Bear Books LLC is dedicated to inspiring in children an appreciation for tennis and nature that will keep them healthy and fit for life. Maura is the founder of Firstracquet.org. She enjoys visiting schools and many other venues to perform her interactive story telling. Contact her at murphybearbooks@aol.com; Title: Murphy the Tennis Bear Visits The US Open | [
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24,112 | 2 | I Am Mixed by Garcelle Beauvais and Sebastian A. JonesReview by Award Winning Author Nicole WeaverMy heart is singing with glee after reading I am Mixed. I am especially happy for the many mixed race children, because they now have a book they can identify with. I wish this book was around when my kids were young.The authors Sebastian A. Jones and Garcelle Beauvais have done a great job writing this important book. The story is about twins Jay and his sister Nia. The authors portray the twins like any other children, living life and doing the same type of things all children do, regardless of race, creed, or color.I love the part of the story where Nia talks about being asked funny questions. Here's an example:When I go to school, I get asked funny things. Like, Your hair is bendy like curly, wurly straws. It is not straight like Sally's or thick like Lenore's.The reply Nia gives is right on:I say, I am all these things and so much more. I am all things fine and fair and coarse. And beautiful brown.After having raised three mixed race children, I have learned to be kind when people ask stupid questions. I still remember, the day one woman, had the nerve to ask me if I was my daughter's nanny. I did not get upset; I simply smiled and said no.Mixed race children often have a difficult time identifying with their parents, because society wants to define which parent they should identify with. I loved it when Tiger Woods took a stand and said he is both black and Asian. My three children had to deal with the same type of issues.I think the best way to help mixed children handle the pressures of being mixed is for the Mom and Dad to have a strong love for each other. All children regardless of race need to observe a strong family bond. That type of stability will help weather all of society's curb balls. In my family, hubby and I often spoke honestly to our children about any questions regarding race issues. We were able to diffuse all the negatives that were hurled their way.I believe strongly in the old adage: A family that plays together stays together. In the book, the authors did a great job showing the family having fun together.This charming book will be a great resource for all families. People in general need to learn we are all the same. I think the authors portrayed that very well.My favorite part of the book is:I am the best from all over the world. I am like every boy and girl.The illustrations by James C. Webster are top notch. As you move through each page, the artwork grabs and holds your attention.I recommend this book for every home, because all children can learn that we are all the same. --Nicole Weaver - blogcritics.org --Nicole Weaver - blogcritics.orgFrom Bleeding Cool:Race is still a sensitive subject around the world, no matter how much we try and fool ourselves into thinking it s not. Arguments have been made that since President Barack Obama was elected, racism is over in America, or since the Supreme Court struck down the 1965 Voting Rights Act, discriminatory practices that disenfranchised diverse voters are no longer issues to worry about. And let s not even begin with the George Zimmerman/Trayvon Martin discussion.One of the reasons that issues with race continue to harm our society is simply due to tradition in some households. It would be easy to assign the blame to specific southern states or certain cultures, but it s a lot more complex than that. Racism can be found no matter where you look, but combating it is something that everyone can do to make sure it will eventually die out in a few generations. The children are the future (God help us), and they re also the key in promoting acceptance as they grow up in a rapidly changing society.Enter the children s book I Am Mixed from Stranger Kids (a division of Stranger Comics). I Am Mixed not only promotes tolerance, but it also does a wonderful job promoting individuality. No matter who you are or where you came from, you re a special and unique person. If you re mixed and we all are in some capacity you should be proud of your heritage and embrace it with pride.We follow twins Nia and Jay (who are influenced by Garcelle Beauvais own twin children) as they frolic and explore what makes them so special about being mixed. Their parents love them immensely for who they are, and their different backgrounds help Nia and Jay discover all sorts of things about both cultures that other children might not be fortunate enough to enjoy.The illustrations by James C. Webster fit the warm, welcoming tone of the book and keep you scanning each page to see what the woodland creatures are doing in some of the backgrounds. The painted fuzzy feel of the illustrations gives you a feeling of warmth as well, and adds great texture to both Nia and Jay. The trio of frogs that pop up every few pages are incredibly silly, and will without a doubt make your own child smile.In the back of the book the writers do something that I admire greatly; they have a family tree for the reader to fill-out, inviting children to discover their own family history and opening up a larger discussion of where they came from and what cultures they re a part of. The book then continues with the reader s involvement as it invites you to draw a portrait of yourself, and fill out answers to questions about your family. Finally there are more discussion questions for parents and children to talk about, and figure out why it s so great to celebrate being mixed. There s a foreword from Halle Berry who also praises being mixed, for she s one of the best known celebrities when it comes to fully embracing who she is and wearing it with pride in every movie she makes.Children need more books like I Am Mixed to help them learn where they came from and embrace people of all races. It s baby steps like this that will lay the foundation of the improved society to come, and produce more tolerant and accepting cultures across the globe.I Am Mixed perfectly educates while it entertains, and should be in every library, classroom, and bedroom worldwide. It makes me excited to see what comes next from Stranger Kids and the I Am book line.I Am Mixed (Stranger Kids) Written by Garcelle Beauvais & Sebastian A. Jones Illustrated by James C. WebsterCameron Hatheway is the host of Cammy s Comic Corner and Arts & Entertainment Editor of the Sonoma State STAR. -- Cameron Hatheway of Bleeding CoolThis could be the perfect book for kids of any age. It could also be the perfect book for adults of any age. I AM MIXED tells the story of twins Jay and Nia, but it is so much more than the story of two multiracial kids.I have to first say that the illustrations by James C. Webster are amazing. It's so refreshing to see a picture book with great pictures! But, it's not just a picture book; it's much more. Preschoolers will love listening to the adults in their lives read the story and they can look for the fanciful hidden animals on each page.I have noticed that most books about or for multiracial children become trite and preachy about how biracial kids are the best of both worlds. Not this one. It shows things light and dark and the beauty in both. 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24,113 | 2 | An endearing children s book that addresses a child s fear of the first day of school. Every child (and adult) can relate to Cupcake Jones reluctance to face a new environment. Through its soothing, rhyming cadence and colorful illustrations, the book will make children smile and I predict they will want it read aloud to them over and over again. --Leanne Hamaji - Mt. Diablo Unified School DistrictThis will become a kindergarten classic!...very useful in the classroom. The situation is real, the plotting of the 5 year-old mind is true, and the pictures are better than ever. There are so many ways for the children to make connections to the story and the hidden word is there in so many different ways. --Peggy Albertine - Kindergarten Teacher for 30+ years, Portland, OregonPrincess Cupcake and her footstomping ways are adorable! In this latest installment of the Princess Cupcake Jones Series, it is the first day of school and Princess Cupcake is doing her darndest to get out of it. Every first-day-of-schooler (and parent) can relate to the stress of the very first day. This hilarious, fresh, and clever rhyming tale concludes with an endearing, heartfelt ending. --Claudine Wolk, Help4NewMoms.com; Title: Princess Cupcake Jones Won't Go to School (Princess Cupcake Jones Series) | [
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24,114 | 12 | It is so important for this generation to understand what past generations have sacrificed for their freedoms and this book teaches exactly that. --Brian Kilmeade, Fox & Friends co-host, Fox News Channel; Kilmeade and Friends host, FOX News RadioVeterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood makes us more aware and appreciative of our everyday surroundings. Though most veterans rarely acknowledge their military service, this book reveals these brave people who live and work among us. When author Valerie Pfundstein, who lives nearby with her family and whose husband, a firefighter in the engine company at the same fire house at which I was captain told me she was inspired to honor family, neighbors, and friends who are veterans, I knew it was also a crucial opportunity to teach the next generation what it means to serve our country. The people commemorated in this book did, some of them having made the ultimate sacrifice so others could live free. --John T. Vigiano, Sr.United States Marine Corps, 1957 1962/1963 1966;Captain, Fire Department of New York, 1962 1998As a child, my father proudly shared stories of relatives who had served America during the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, and we had family friends who were WWI veterans. When I came of age, most of my family, friends, and I served during World War II. Later, two of my children served in the military. We all owe so much to the millions of men and women who, through the years, have helped to keep us safe and free. I m so pleased that Valerie Pfundstein has written this book, which will help young people understand the service and sacrifices made by other Americans. No one should ever be forgotten especially our service people who have kept this country the Home of the Brave. --Edna Coby, World War II veteranFew of us will ever witness an act of valor, yet we walk among heroes who perform them every day--not in military uniform or wearing their medals, but while serving our communities as teachers, firefighters, mail carriers. Veterans are our neighbors, family, and friends. Although humble, these heroes deserve our appreciation for their service to our country. I hope this book will encourage readers of all ages to enjoy our freedoms and to thank the men and women who have preserved those freedoms for all of us.; Title: Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood | [
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24,115 | 0 | Fast Freddy was a fun story to read but also a terrific conversation starter. I love books that entertain as well as teach! We really enjoyed reading and then talking about Fast Freddy together. We talked about other ways some of the situations could have been handled by the other kids. Hopefully these are lessons that will stick. This will be a great book to read again and again!! Heidi Bee from Buzz4Mommies The characters are charming in this story. The illustrations are colorful and very appealing. The best part is the story which is a wonderful much needed story that deals with a hard topic. Looking different is tough and scary when you're a kid. My kids both enjoyed this story as did mom. I would recommend this story to every parent. Teach your kids early and talk to them about others who look or act different than they do. Renee K from Little Homeschool on the Prairie The author and illustrator did a great job at the text and pictures. My children enjoyed it and read and reread the story. The pictures are vivid and cute. The last page reminds children to say their prayers ask Jesus into their hearts, which is ultimately the most important thing of all. Linda Galindo, Schelastic Education Center I liked the message Fast Freddy has in treating everyone as we would want to be treated, even if they are different. I especially liked that Freddy thanks God for being different and his new friends despite that they were not very friendly to him in the beginning. I thought this to be a very important message for kids in embracing who we are, no matter if we look different or not. This is a colorful story with a good message that I would recommend to families who want to encourage their children to be thankful for who they are. CraftyBooksheep This is a pretty adorable book that will help Christian parents discuss the topics of anti-bullying / accepting the differences of others with their young readers. Such a sweet story that's sure to get young readers cheering Freddy on. I was especially touched at the page that shows Freddy saying a prayer actually thanking God for making him different and unique. I also recommend picking up a copy of this book to see the jaw-dropping, stunning illustrations done by Dan Sharp. Angie Fehl As a teacher, we are always looking for moral based books. I wish more authors would consider value/Christian topics. Thank you for this cute new book with a great lesson.Connie Friedland, Spanish River Christian School Teacher, Boca Raton, Florida "This will be a great book to read again and again!!"Heidi Bee-Buzz 4 Mommies "I also recommend picking up a copy of this book to see the jaw-dropping, stunning illustrations done by Dan Sharp."Angie Fehl- EpicFehlReaderBenjamin Franklin Award award winner. Mom's choice award winner. 2015 Mom's Choice Award 2015 Independent Book Publishers Award for The Bill Fisher Best New First Book and Best Cover Design As a teacher, we are always looking for moral based books. I wish more authors would consider value/Christian topics. Thank you for this cute new book with a great lesson. Connie Friedland, Spanish River Christian School Teacher, Boca Raton, Florida The children were completely engaged and excited to see what happened next. They were captured by the pictures, they even said, I love Fast Freddy!' Ms. Vazquez, Manhattan Christian Academy, New York, NY They really liked the story. They were worried when Freddy was behind in the race and cheered when he took the lead. A lot of my children started their own little Sea Kids story at reading center with the puppets on the day the story was read. Mary Jan Ewing, St. Paul Christian School Teacher, Boca Raton, Florida The children loved Fast Freddy! The text was fun, and the illustrations were so colorful! They also enjoyed the teacher (mermaid) and (Janitor) seahorse. Tammy Forster, St. Andrews School Teacher, Boca Raton, Florida; Title: Fast Freddy (Softcover) | [
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24,116 | 2 | Forgetful Dave is a special education children's picture book focusing on acceptance of children with autism. This rhyming fiction forest fable helps teach children that although their autistic peers may seem different, they hold tremendous value. Appropriate for kindergartners and up, this autism children book aims to educate kids to appreciate their peers and siblings with autism.; Title: Forgetful Dave - A Story about Understanding and Appreciating the Special People in Our Lives | [
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24,117 | 5 | Sunny Seki is the author and illustrator of four bilingual Japanese folktales: Yuko-chan and the Daruma Doll, The Last Kappa of Old Japan, The Little Kokeshi Doll from Fukushima and The Tale of the Lucky Cat, which won the NAPPA Parenting Publications Honor Award and Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award.; Title: The Little Kokeshi Doll from Fukushima (English and Japanese Edition) | [
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24,118 | 0 | "Wanda Carter Roush has created a delightful Christmas story that can quickly replace the well-known Elf on the Shelf book. Your children, grandchildren, and all the other children you know will love it." -Gwen Ellis~Best SellingAuthor - Read and Share BibleWanda Carter Roush, a mother to five and Mimi to three, has homeschooled her children for the last twenty plus years. A former Sunday school teacher and childrens church director, she has used stories of angels to communicate Gods love to children.; Title: Angel on Assignment: Move over elf. It's time to share the shelf. | [
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24,119 | 10 | Writing is David's 3rd career. He started out as a professional recording and touring drummer/musician, and then became an award winning sales executive, working for both large media corporations and start-ups. He now focuses exclusively on writing, producing and content creation for children's and adult books, movies, commercials and the occasional music show! In 2014, David created Sightline Media Entertainment LLC and a children's book publishing imprint called "Sam's Young Readers". David's first dog, Sam, pops up through a lifesaver, signifying the importance of reading at a young age. In fact, it is one of the most important activities a parent and child can share growing up. This is especially significant to David because he had a severe reading problem that wasn't identified until 5th grade, combined with Dyslexia. He spent his middle school years catching up to his peers and graduated in the top percentile of his class at Avon Old Farms School in CT, in part, because of a gifted English teacher that patiently worked with him. He graduated from Manahattanville College with a minor in English and then went on to specialize in sales and business communications throughout his professional career. The Furnace Room is the first in a series of books featuring siblings, James and Janine and their spunky dog, Sam. David's goal is to create larger than life stories and pictures that inspire both young readers and their parents/guardians to come together and share a reading adventure. On the inside cover of every children's picture book, there will be a note that reads: "Sam's Young Readers" stories harken back to a simpler time before video games and the internet where imagination reigned and the most wonderful adventures came to life in your own backyard. So, put down your smart phone, turn off your tablet and laptop, open up this over sized book and prepare to be immersed in the glossy, high definition pages of a book created from love :-); Title: THE FURNACE ROOM | [] | Train |
24,120 | 7 | In the first grade Katie Overgard declared that she would grow up to be an author/illustrator. From that point on, creativity was the focal point of her everyday life. Katie earned a Bachelor of Science in English with a focus on Creative Writing from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She fell in love, got married and created two of the most amazing kids who inspire her to write, paint, sew, and build all day, everyday. A firm believer in kindness and building confidence, Katie writes a blog about the honesty of parenting and the importance of raising competent, confident kids who will make the world a better place just by being in it. Follow her on this journey as she keeps discovering amazing things to create.; Title: Claire and the Magic Wings | [
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24,121 | 0 | Several years ago, A Donsy of Gnomes, a book that quickly became a childhood classic, was predicted to be one of the books that will remain alive in your childrens hearts long after they have grown and have children of their own, - said Nancy Parsons of waldorfbooks.com. Now, in this delightful prequel to A Donsy of Gnomes you will - Learn the Way of Gnome, the code of conduct that has been taught, by ancient tradition, to raise generation upon generation of Gentle-gnomes. Learn how certain gnomes originally came to the magic forest of Limindoor and discovered their Gifts, so that they could give back to the world. Meet young Gus and join him on his journey into the enchantments, magic and lessons of Limindoor Woods. Wonders and adventures abound in these captivating and imaginative Tales of Limindoor Woods. And throughout this splendid book are found the universal Ways that are taught to gnomes everywhere - five wise and kind principles that can also inspire us humans as we guide the growth and well-being of our own little ones. - Ann Cowart Lutzky, award winning author of Those Beautiful Eyes If you have not yet read A Donsy of Gnomes it is no matter, The Way of Gnome is a beautiful introduction to the gnomes of Limindoor Woods. But you may find that you will want to read A Donsy of Gnome after! This is a 165 pg sequential chapter book suggested for ages 6 and up.; Title: The Way of Gnome - Tales of Limindoor Woods | [
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24,122 | 2 | *Named a Top Book of 2016 - 6 Stars* Putting Bungee to Bed uses two adorable characters young children will adore... Together, the text and images are adorable, tell a good story, do not moralize, and allow the child to find a solution. The writing is very good. --Kid Lit Reviews, kidlitreviews.comEvery parent has dealt with the child who does not want to go to sleep. It can be emotionally and physically draining for both child and parent. Dr. Carr has done an excellent job writing Putting Bungee to Bed on a child's level where he or she can understand and most definitely put into practice. --Authorsreading.comThis amusing tale of tired friends should aid parents discussing the importance of sleep. --Kirkus ReviewsSasha Carr is a psychologist, family sleep expert and real-life mom dedicated to helping babies, children and families get the rest they need. In addition to helping over 1000 families via her private sleep consulting practice, Off to Dreamland, Dr. Carr consults with several pediatric groups and serves as a faculty member at the Family Sleep Institute.; Title: Putting Bungee to Bed | [
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24,123 | 1 | Alana S. Bailey was born in Bend, Oregon. Her love for nature started as a child. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest provided her with many opportunities to explore the natural wonders of our planet. Whether it was listening to the roar of the giant waves breaking on the rocks of the Oregon coast, making a wish on a falling star while camping on the Selway River in Idaho, or hearing the whisper and feeling the magical presence while hiking among the towering redwoods in California, nature bring out the inner child in all of us. She combines her love for nature and animals with her knowledge of energy medicine to inspire kids to empower themselves with positive thoughts and intentions. *About the Narrator : Michael Mish, narrator/producer/musician, has won many awards including an Emmy, and the Parents Gold Choice Award for creating music for children. He promotes environmental awareness and inter-personal kindness. Michael, originally the voice of many Saturday morning cartoon characters, is utterly delightful and entertaining as he brings life and enthusiasm to this adventure story.; Title: Meditation with Elder Ellora: The Adventures of the Reiki Raccoons (Reiki Raccoon Series) (Volume 3) | [
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24,124 | 1 | Alana S. Bailey was born in Bend, Oregon. Her love for nature started as a child. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest provided her with many opportunities to explore the natural wonders of our planet. Whether it was listening to the roar of the giant waves breaking on the rocks of the Oregon coast, making a wish on a falling star while camping on the Selway River in Idaho, or hearing the whisper and feeling the magical presence while hiking among the towering redwoods in California, nature brings out the inner child in all of us. she combines her love for nature and animals with her knowledge of energy medicine to inspire kids to empower themselves with positive thoughts and intentions. *About the Narrator: Michael Mish, narrator/producer/musician, has won many awards including an Emmy and the Parents Choice Gold Award for creating music for children. He promotes environmental awareness and inter-personal kindness. Michael, originally the voice of many Saturday morning cartoon characters, is utterly delightful and entertaining as he brings life and enthusiasm to this adventure story.; Title: Crystals of Peace: The Adventures of the Reiki Raccoons (Reiki Raccoons Series) (Volume 2) | [
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24,125 | 1 | Alana S. Bailey was born in Bend, Oregon. Her love for nature started as a child. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest provided her with many opportunities to explore the natural wonders of our planet. Whether it was listening to the roar of the giant waves breaking on the rocks of the Oregon coast, making a wish on a falling star while camping on the Selway River in Idaho, or hearing the whisper and feeling the magical presence while hiking among the towering redwoods in California, nature brings the inner child out in all of us. She combines her love for nature with her knowledge of energy medicine to inspire kids to empower themselves with positive thoughts and intentions. ***About the Narrator: Michael Mish, narrator/producer/musician, has won many awards including an Emmy and the Parents Choice Gold Award for creating music for children. He promotes environmental awareness and inter-personal kindness. Michael, originally the voice of many Saturday morning cartoon characters, is utterly delightful and entertaining as he brings life and enthusiasm to this adventure story.; Title: The Secret to Happiness: The Adventures of the Reiki Raccoons (Reiki Raccoon Series) (Volume 1) | [
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24,126 | 15 | Making art and taking walks in the woods are the activities to which I return whenever I am in need of a mental reset and is where I feel most at home. My affection for art was fostered by my family's own creative projects and being given art supplies and encouragement to explore my interest. My comfort and connection to nature originates from my family's frequent outdoor activities in rural PA. I was encouraged to be observant and walk quietly so I could see as much local wildlife as possible. During a family road trip through Montana and Wyoming, I was impressed by the spectacular landscapes and many "exotic" animals.More recently, I visited an elk reserve in Benezette, PA and was once again awed by these majestic creatures. I was reminded of that childhood trip out West so long ago and was grateful for that early exposure to the wonders of nature. I wanted to find a way to nurture a close relationship with nature with my young daughter. I currently live in an urban area, so the opportunities for long nature walks in deep forests are not as frequent as in my childhood. I decided to use my art to bring nature to her and help me express the wonder and peace I find while walking through meadows and watching wildlife. With her in mind, I now look at the world through a child's eyes. Daily, I create art for her, often sketching the familiar backyard wildlife (mostly songbirds and squirrels) in our backyard. I wanted to show a world less familiar,that of an elk herd in a summer meadow. She loves to sing, so I added a simple rhyme to stimulate her imagination and narrate an important story of the natural world and its delicate ecosystems. I want her to know that when surrounded by the spirits and creatures of nature, she never is alone. These books are a gift to my daughter ... enjoy!For as long as I can remember, I loved making art and taking walks in the woods. These are the activities to which I return whenever I am in need of a mental reset. My spirit is lightened as I take in the cool, fresh air and I feel grounded as I find my way across the uneven earth. This is where I feel most at home. The seeds of my art appreciation were planted during my childhood as I watched my mother make art and my love of nature sprang from our family time spent watching nature programs on TV and taking long walks in Pennsylvanias woods and meadows. One particularly memorable family adventure was a road trip to Montana during which we saw many spectacular landscapesthe open sky and plains of Iowa, the otherworldly Badlands of South Dakota, and the dramatic the Grand Tetons of Wyoming. These territories introduced me to exotic wildlifeprairie dogs, bison, elk, and antelope just to name a few. These are so different from what I knew in PA. After I returned home, I sought out books about these places and learned that each region had a delicate balance between the flora and fauna that was crucial to sustaining that local ecosystem. I also learned that humans had a direct impact on the natural world. I went on to study art studio to educate myself on the techniques of artistic expression and later art history to study the impact of these artistic forms on society throughout history. After my education, I became a parent and my point of view shifted to that of a child in awe of her surroundings. Now experiencing the world through her eyes, I see things with the wonder of a child what a beautiful gift she has given me! As I look at our beautiful world and my young daughter, I am reminded of the importance that art and nature had in my youth and want to foster that appreciation in her. Daily, I create art for her, often sketching the wildlife in our backyard. I added rhymes to further stimulate her imagination and narrate story of the natural world and its ecosystems. These books are a gift to my daughter enjoy!; Title: At the Edge of the Meadow (At the Edge Series) (Volume 1) | [
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24,127 | 2 | A product of the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Derek Heinz calls Seattle home. He grew up in Portland, OR, attended college in Bellingham, WA, began his teaching career in Wenatchee, WA, and continues it today in Seattle. Derek often travels throughout the Northwest, mostly in pursuit of rivers to explore with a fly rod. His daughter, Genevieve (Evie), was born in 2007, and as frequently as possible they can be found together appreciating nature via camping, hiking, biking, rockhounding, or of course, fly fishing. As Evie grew into a shared appreciation of the outdoors, Derek was inspired to capture her wonderment and his fascination with viewing the world through her young, questioning eyes. The result is an ever-growing collection of stories he hopes many parents and children will enjoy together.; Title: Together | [
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24,128 | 2 | Thank you for taking the time to look at this book. About 10 years ago, God gave me the name and idea of this book series. I got my pen and pad out and started writing. However, as I started, doubt crept in and I found excuses of why I could not write. As I got busy with life, I slowly forgot about the the word that God had spoken to me. One night as I was sleeping, God gave me another word - it was a kind word but one with purpose....WRITE! So this time, I listened and now you are enjoying this series. I pray that this book will be as much of a blessing to your family as it is to mine.Thank you for taking the time to look at this book. About 10 years ago, God gave me the name and idea of this book series. I got my pen and pad out and started writing. However, as I started, doubt crept in and I found excuses of why I could not write. As I got busy with life, I slowly forgot about the word that God had spoken to me. One night as I was sleeping, God gave me another word-- it was a kind word but one that had a purpose...WRITE! So this time, I listened and now you are enjoying this series. I pray that this book will be as much of a blessing to your family as it has been to mine.; Title: The Treehouse Adventures of Nate-Nate and Maxi Dog | [
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24,129 | 11 | "This picture book tells the story of how one little boy, Xander, came to be the son of his two loving dads through surrogacy.The underlying message that love is what brings a child into the world shines all the way through this book from start to end. When Dad and Papa met, they fell in love, travelled the world, celebrated life with friends and family, and knew they wanted more: a child of their own to love. They go in search of a perfect egg and a safe place to keep the egg cozy and warm so that it can grow. Aunt Stacie has a perfect and special place: her tummy. The egg grows from the size of a bean, to an orange, to a football, and (after nine months) a beautiful little baby. Now the family is complete. "Love is what inspired our special family. And our love grows more and more each day."The authors have done a nice job of simplifying the scientific process of surrogacy for a young audience, while also making it as fun as looking for special treasure. While the digital images are not entirely scientific (the eggs look more like a chicken egg), they purposely create relatable and entertaining analogies so that the idea of surrogacy is easy to connect with and process.Xander's Story would be a great choice for any parents looking to introduce the concept of surrogacy while demonstrating the power of family and unconditional love." - The Children's Book Review (www.thechildrensbookreview.com); Title: Xander's Story | [
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24,130 | 6 | Books Don't Need Batteries is a recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award. The Mom's Choice Awards (MCA) evaluates products and services created for parents and educators and is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. Using a rigorous evaluation process, entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost. Around the world, parents, educators, retailers and members of the media trust the MCA Honoring Excellence seal when selecting quality products and services for families and childrenBooks Don't Need Batteries is the perfect feel-good story to read with your child. Learn about the power of imagination and the importance of books, while subtly exploring themes of self-confidence and bullying. Whether your child is in preschool or kindergarten, or beginning to read with help or alone, the positive messages in Books Don't Need Batteries are sure to resonate.Books Don't Need Batteries features a strong female-lead, making the story especially appropriate for young girls.; Title: Books Don't Need Batteries | [
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24,131 | 20 | Thank you for taking the time to look at this book. About 10 years ago, God gave me the name and idea of this book series. I got my pen and pad out and started writing. However, as I started, doubt crept in and I found excuses of why I could not write. As I got busy with life, I slowly forgot about the word that God had spoken to me. One night as I was sleeping, God gave me another word-- it was a kind word but one that had a purpose...WRITE! So this time, I listened and now you are enjoying this series. I pray that this book will be as much of a blessing to your family as it has been to mine.; Title: Noah, the Ark, and the Animals: The Treehouse Adventures of Nate-Nate & Maxie Dog | [
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24,132 | 2 | Father, entrepreneur, speaker and author, Jay is excited to dive into a new career bringing positive, happy and often silly stories to children and their families.He studied economics at Brandeis University, and currently lives in New Jersey, where his daughter Bria Paige is the inspiration for all of his creative writing endeavors.; Title: Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll | [
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24,133 | 7 | A tornado whisks Dorothy and her dog, Toto, to the land of Oz. To find the way back to Kansas they have to follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City where the Wizard of Oz lives.; Title: The Wizard of Oz (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2) | [
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24,134 | 1 | Every horse raised its head and stood staring, unbelieving. Three magnificent silver stallions cantered along the ridge of the hill. Who were they and what brought them here? Danger and death face all the wild horses before one of them can become the Silver Stallion of the South.; Title: Silver Brumbies of the South (The Dragon Books) | [
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24,135 | 0 | Warsaw 1942 - Dad's in prison. Mother's about to be arrested. Edek, enraged, shoots one of the Nazi Storm Troopers. Now Edek and his two sisters must escape - and fast! Leaving their bombed house, they flee across rooftops, the Secret Police already on their trail. A harrowing story of three young fugitives and their Nazi pursuers . . . taken from true accounts.; Title: Escape From Warsaw | [
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24,136 | 12 | PreSchool-Grade 1-A straightforward teaching tool for learning counting skills. The Cheerios are arranged in organized patterns from 1 to 10, and then from 10 to 100 by increments of 10. Each page has a corresponding number of fruit pieces (banana slices, strawberries, blueberries, etc.) arranged around the borders. Unfortunately, the numbers from 11 to 19 are listed on one page without any pictorial representation. The double-page spreads have an attractive, uncluttered look with white space used effectively. The numbers and illustrations are large enough to be seen by a group. The text is simple with an occasional rhyme, "You can count cereal./What fun it will be!/ See one./Here are two./Now there are three." More clever and unique books about this concept exist, but cereal is an easy-to-access material, and this title could be a useful starting place for children doing their own counting.Adele Greenlee, Bethel College, St. Paul, MNCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 2^-4. Food is a major part of every toddler's day, and food is the focus here: holding it, playing with it, eating it, and, also, counting it, so that numbers become a natural part of breakfast, and concepts are learned through crunchy physical facts. The Cheerios trade name may worry some parents, but even the child who prefers eating cornflakes will enjoy counting and grouping the small, firm grainy circles. Clear, colorful pictures with lots of white space show a big numeral and individual pieces of cereal on each page, first from 1 to 10, then in groups of 10, up to 100. In addition, the handsome colored margins include fruits and slices of fruit for each number. There is an occasional forced rhyme, but the words are simple and direct. In fact, the text is almost irrelevant; no adults need specific words to tell them how to count and interact ("You can count cereal. You're counting just fine. See seven. Here are eight"). As young preschoolers munch and play and tally, they will find a delicious world they recognize in a book. Hazel Rochman; Title: The Cheerios Counting Book | [
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24,137 | 2 | Douglas Evans is the author ofMVP: Magellan Voyage Project, Apple Island,The Elevator Familyand the other collections of classroom tales:Math RashesandMouth Moths. He has a master's degree in education and has taught for fifteen years in settings ranging from a small logging town in Oregon to international schools in Helsinki and London.; Title: The Classroom At The End Of The Hall | [
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24,138 | 0 | The teenage son of a former slave joins a cattle drive from Texas to Abilene, Kansas, in an entry in the My Name is America series. Joshua is a competent, level-headed boy who works hard, loves his mother, and keeps God in his heart. Despite the bigotry of the trail boss, the Captain, Joshua is determined to prove himself on his first drive. Through encounters with rustlers and others, stampedes, crew frictions, and the multitude of difficulties and challenges inherent in the job, Joshua holds his own, proves his worth, and earns some respect from the Captain. Myers tells a compelling story in which the source of the drama is the drive itself, and all the hardship of life on the trail. Scene after scene is vividly told, including a downright gory, fatal trampling of one of the cowpunchers during a stampede. Readers gain a real feeling for the period and setting, and a strong sense of what a cattle drive entailed. The hallmarks of Myers's workthorough research and solid writingare evident here. (b&w photos, maps) (Fiction. 8-14) -- Copyright 1999, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.; Title: My Name Is America: The Journal Of Joshua Loper, A Black Cowboy | [
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24,139 | 1 | PreS-This board book presents the familiar song with Wells's adorably appealing illustrations. One interesting little twist to the lyrics is a change in the pup's gender: "And BINGO was her name-o." Parents, caregivers, teachers, and anyone involved in preschoolers' lives should find this title a must-have.-Susan Knell, Pittsburgh State University, Pittsburgh, KSCopyright 1999 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Bingo! (Bunny Reads Back) | [
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24,140 | 0 | PreS?This board-book series is based on the concept that preschoolers will learn to "read" by turning the pages, looking at the pictures and words, and singing the familiar songs that they have memorized. In Bear, a cub leaves his mother to make the trek up the side of the mountain, basket of flowers in hand. He looks around and returns to his mother's arms after tumbling down the hill. In the final frame, he attempts the trip again. In Itsy-Bitsy, a goose wanders near a drainpipe at the corner of a house and a spider plops out of nowhere onto its beak. Filled with humor and warmth, Wells's colorful illustrations bring new life to these favorite rhymes. Simple and short with large print, these cozy books will be welcome additions.?Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VACopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Itsy Bitsy Spider (Bunny Reads Back) | [
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24,141 | 2 | Grade 5-7-Part of a series about four seventh graders, this book highlights Morgan Miller, who wants to curl up and sink through the floor rather than give a presentation in English class. For the assignment, she has gathered 10 items into a sack and now must explain why each one identifies who she is. While she waits her turn, she thinks about the significance of each object, recalling the events they represent. Readers find out that her father left her family to pursue an acting career, why she had to stop taking ballet, and how her friendship with CJ began. Just that morning, Morgan had a falling out with CJ and now she feels isolated; all she has left is her brother and her angry mother. Because she no longer knows who she is, the items no longer have any meaning. How can she survive the sack project? Alternating between the present and past, Vail successfully captures the intense, minute-to-minute insecurities of middle-school life. Her gritty, terse prose and complex characters keep readers engrossed. The questions of what makes a friend, why some families seem more perfect than others, and how to be true to yourself make for an appealing story line. Readers will cry with the protagonist and sympathize with her problems. Fans of Judy Blume's Just as Long as We're Together (1987) and Here's to You, Rachel Robinson (1993, both Orchard) will enjoy Morgan's view of her world.Linda Bindner, formerly at Athens Clarke County Library, GACopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.paper 0-590-37453-2 Prickly, unlovable Morgan narrates the third book in Vail's Friendship Ring trilogy (If You Only Knew,1998, not reviewed), presenting what amounts to an autobiography in flashback as she waits nervously to be called on in class . The assignment for seventh-grade Creative Writing was to bring ten self-defining items to class in a paper bag; too late, Morgan realizes that she will have to explain each item's meaning. She has gathered tokens of embarrassingly personal meaning: a St . Christopher medal, a spatula, a Barbie doll's head, a box of candy, a twig, and more. Every one recalls a seismic incident in her life, from her father's departure to shifts in her relationships with friends, boys, and her mother; everyone gives readers a key to unlocking Morgan's tough defenses to reveal the vulnerability beneath. For all her anger and mean behavior, she doesn't lack for courage, and in the end acquits herself well enough in front of friends and classmates to earn a rare nod of approva l from a fearsomely demanding teacher. Readers drawn by the previous books, or the series' eye catching, CD-size format, won't exactly like Morgan, but they will end up admiring her. (Fiction. 10-12) -- Copyright 1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.; Title: Not That I Care (The Friendship Ring Series) | [
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24,142 | 2 | Dinofours are busy picking apples. Based on tv show the Dinofours.; Title: It's Apple Picking Day (Dinofours) | [
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24,143 | 0 | PreS?This board-book series is based on the concept that preschoolers will learn to "read" by turning the pages, looking at the pictures and words, and singing the familiar songs that they have memorized. In Bear, a cub leaves his mother to make the trek up the side of the mountain, basket of flowers in hand. He looks around and returns to his mother's arms after tumbling down the hill. In the final frame, he attempts the trip again. In Itsy-Bitsy, a goose wanders near a drainpipe at the corner of a house and a spider plops out of nowhere onto its beak. Filled with humor and warmth, Wells's colorful illustrations bring new life to these favorite rhymes. Simple and short with large print, these cozy books will be welcome additions.?Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VACopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Bear Went Over the Mountain (Bunny Read's Back) | [
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24,144 | 2 | Ikarus Jackson, a new boy on the block, surprises his neighbors one day by flying above the rooftops with his "long, strong, proud wings." People start to whisper, though, and soon those whispers turn to taunts, disdain, and finally even dismissal from school. One quiet girl, someone who knows loneliness herself, doesn't think the winged boy is strange. She runs through the streets, searching the clouds for her exiled schoolmate, only to find a policeman yelling at him to get down from the edge of a building where he perched with the pigeons: "Could the policeman / put him in jail for flying, / for being too different?" She musters her strength to tell the laughing onlookers to leave him alone, and she tells her new friend "what someone should have long ago"--that his flying is beautiful.Christopher Myers, who illustrated the Coretta Scott King Honor Book Black Cat and the Caldecott Honor Book Harlem shines in this simple, lovely tribute to individualism, encouraging his young readers to dare to fly too close to the sun despite the warnings of the mythological Icarus. "Ikarus Jackson can fly through the air; I want kids to find their own set of wings and soar with him," says Myers. His masterful cut-paper collages capture the odd, crazy beauty of Ikarus's big white wings and the dizzying perspectives of a boy who is flying over rooftops. Urban landscapes are represented by cut photos of fencing, brownstones, and photo-booth portraits, while the sky in one spread is a sea of fuschia roses. Wings is a wonderfully expressive pairing of story and illustration. (Ages 6 and older) --Karin SnelsonOnce again demonstrating a masterful use of collage, Myers (Black Cat) imaginatively refutes the myth of Icarus and champions the nature of the artist. A watchful girl, ostracized by her peers for her quiet nature, narrates the story of her blossoming friendship with a new neighbor, Ikarus Jackson, whose "long, strong, proud wings followed wherever he went." Ikarus initially walks (and flies) with confidence in his red T-shirt and blue shorts, but slowly loses steam as first the students, then his teacher, and finally a policeman all criticize his unique appearance. Always depicted as a yellow silhouetted figure gracefully cut from a single piece of paper, the girl sympathizes with the hero and completes Ikarus's medley of red and blue. In this way, Myers ingeniously allows readers to identify with the narrator, admiring Ikarus's beauty of flight and individual expression. The artwork isolates and reworks elements of the myth: In the valley of Ikarus's dejection ("He struggled to stay in the air. His wings dropped and his head hung low"), the boy seems to be plummeting toward an expanse of water. In the climax, as the policeman yells at Ikarus and the neighbors "explode with laughter," Myers superimposes the boy's figure over a scene of a forest fire, and the narrator reaches out to Ikarus from across the gutter. She, too, seems to be aflame against a backdrop of swirling waterDand breaks her silence for the first time, " 'Stop!' I cried. 'Leave him alone.' " Myers indicates that one person appreciating another's true qualities makes life complete: the two friends seem to danceDhe in the air, she on the ground as their unique colors and shapes create a unified whole. Ages 7-up. (Oct.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Wings | [
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24,145 | 11 | An unseen narrator follows a lone black cat posing the refrain, "Where is your home?" in this ingenious tour of an urban landscape. If Myers's montage illustrations for Harlem paid homage to its people and history, here the mixed media images revere the starkness and beauty of the city streets themselves. As the stealthy feline, subtly comprised of dark fabric swatches with delicate patterns, makes its way down to the subways and up to the rooftops, the creature moves gracefully and purposefully. Rarely, save for a stop at the basketball courts or the playground, does the cat encounter anyone else, yet it never seems frightened or lonely. Myers imbues even the night vistas with pulsing purples, greens and oranges that seem to insulate the cat from harm, and the design plays up Myers's exquisite color sense. In one spread, for instance, a rose-colored trio of apartment buildings enveloped by a fiery sky appears alongside an image of the cat atop a darkened brick wall next to a quartet of glass green bottles with just a hint of rosy-streaked yellow sky in the background. The text itself reads like captions to the striking images, which develop a visual rhythm of their own: the metal pillars of a subway station echo in the bars of the "playground cages" and fire escapes; the honeycomb-like quality of the chain-link fences reappears in the backboard of a basketball hoop. Myers thus creates a comforting, familiar world for the cat, which exudes confidence as it answers the text's recurring question: home is "anywere I roam." Ages 5-up. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 2-5-A rhythmic ramble through an urban landscape led by a sleek and savvy feline. Striking collage paintings and hip verse pulsate with the sights and sounds of the city. (Mar.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Black Cat (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Books) | [
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24,146 | 1 | Marzollo (the I Spy books) casts felines as farmers who harvest food and as "kitchen cats" who prepare it for the Thanksgiving feast in this rather insipid treatment. The narrative begins promisingly enough: "Farmer cats grow wheat,/ potatoes, corn, and peas./ Farmer cats grow pumpkins/ and leafy apple trees." And the playful, cartoonish art keeps pace with the light tone of the text; a quartet of kittens holds up a scarecrow sporting a pilgrim hat for "Farmer kittens chasing noisy birds and bees!" But there's not much to sink one's teeth into, and when "Thanksgiving cats" are finally introduced, they seem to reduce the holiday to a lesson in etiquette: "Thanksgiving cats say, 'Thank you.'/ Thanksgiving cats say, 'Please.'" Readers will likely say "No, thank you" to seconds. Ages 4-8. (Oct.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Thanksgiving Cats (Read with Me Cartwheel Books (Scholastic Paperback)) | [
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24,147 | 0 | Gr 4-8--Zipporah Feldman, a 12-year-old Jewish immigrant from Russia, uses diary entries to chronicle her family's activities as they acclimate to life on New York City's Lower East Side. The hopes and dreams of a young girl are beautifully portrayed through Lasky's eloquent and engaging narrative. Readers are quickly drawn into Zipporah's world of traditional Jewish ritual and celebrations and will identify with the girl's desires to aspire to greatness in her new home. She absorbs the freedom of America, wanting to share her enthusiasm with her parents, encouraging her father to pursue his love of music and trying to persuade her mother to shed some of her strict religious ways. The story's historical significance is evident in the Feldman's arrival at Ellis Island and the subsequent procedures immigrants had to endure, and in the description of the factory fire in which Zipporah's friend dies, which is based on the famous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory of 1911. Characters are portrayed as strong individuals, and their motives are believable. Readers learn in an epilogue that Zipporah pursued her love for the theater and eventually rose to stardom. Archival photos, accompanied by a recipe for hamantaschen and the traditional Jewish song to welcome the Sabbath, bring the reality of the novel to light. A story of hope and of love for one's country.Janet Gillen, Great Neck Public Library, NYCopyright 1998 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Dreams in the Golden Country: The Diary of Zipporah Feldman, a Jewish Immigrant Girl, New York City, 1903 (Dear America) | [
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24,148 | 0 | Madeline, in all her incarnations over six decades, has remained first and foremost one of "twelve little girls in two straight lines" in an old house in Paris. Now, with news that will astound her many fans, not to mention Madeline herself, she and her 11 cohorts find themselves on their way to Texas, U.S.A. Madeline a wealthy cowgirl? Why not! She handles her marvelous windfall with her usual aplomb, donning denim and boots to hop aboard a horse for a tour of her newly inherited gold mines, stampeding cattle herds, and gushing oil fields. At the end of the day, Miss Clavel prepares to tuck 12 little girls into bed--but wait... there are only 11! Where's Madeline?Traditionalists need not fear that wealth will corrupt their favorite little orphan. Some surprises are still in store, even for Madeline.While sorting through his grandfather's files, artist and writer John Bemelmans Marciano discovered the manuscript and pencil sketches for this last of the much-loved Madeline series. With great respect, Marciano completed the project with full-color paintings, and added two more of Bemelmans's holiday classics--"The Count and the Cobbler" and "Sunshine"--to create a collection no Bemelmans and Madeline devotee can do without. (Click to see a sample spread. Copyright 1999 by Barbara Bemelmans, Madeline Bemelmans, and John Bemelmans Marciano. Used by permission of Scholastic Inc.) (Ages 4 to 8--or all ages, of course) --Emilie CoulterAlas, this seems like ersatz MadelineAbut try telling that to the hordes of Madeline fans who will clamor for it. As a note explains, during the 1950s Bemelmans drafted a Madeline adventure set in Texas at Christmas and featuring the department store owned by his friend Stanley Marcus; a version was passed out to Neiman-Marcus customers, and Bemelmans abandoned the project. Here his grandson supplies his own color illustrations for the discarded text; the quantum difference between Bemelman's offhand genius and the product here is revealed with a simple comparison of sketches drawn by Bemelmans, reproduced on the back of the jacket, with the extrapolations inside. The text, clearly a work in progress, splices together a story line from Madeline and the Gypsies with a cowboy motif and a big promotion for "the world's greatest store"; the heroine, inheriting a Texas-size fortune, seems unlike the "real" Madeline ("And there'll be no more school, that is the best part./ For who is rich is already smart," opines this impostor). Two other Bemelmans tales with Christmas settings are also included, with art similarly refurbished by Marciano. Ages 5-8. (Oct.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Madeline In America And Other Holiday Tales | [
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24,149 | 11 | Text: Spanish, English (translation) Original Language: Spanish; Title: Abuelo y los tres osos/ Abuelo and the three Bears (Spanish and English Edition) | [
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24,150 | 1 | Grade 4-8-Behler begins with an overview of characteristics applicable to all reptiles. Next, individual North American species are organized into four groups: crocodilians, turtles, lizards, and snakes. Clear, full-color photographs and short capsules of information make it easy to identify each animal and its relatives. The introduction in Trees addresses the characteristics of different North American types, which are then categorized by the shape of their leaves. However, not all trees with the same type of leaves are grouped together, making this title more difficult to use than Reptiles. In addition, some of the photographs are so small that it is impossible to use them for identification purposes. Both books include warnings if an animal or plant is considered harmful. Purchase Reptiles as a general introduction to the subject and Trees as a supplement to George A. Petrides's Peterson First Guide to Trees (Houghton, 1993) or Herbert Spencer Zim's Trees (Golden, 1989).Michele Snyder, Chappaqua Public Library, NY Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Reptiles (National Audubon Society First Field Guides) | [
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24,151 | 15 | Most of us take weather for granted--except when it gets extreme. But there are fascinating weather effects happening all the time, and a patient observer can see some very interesting things, like waterspouts, golfball-sized hail, and lenticular (saucer-shaped) clouds. This guide is your key to identifying and understanding weather phenomena. The first part of the book explains what weather is, how it is measured, and how you can build your own observation devices at home. The next section is a thorough guide to cloud types, storms, and precipitation that will have you thinking like a meteorologist in no time. Lastly, there's a well-organized reference section with a glossary and more weather resources. Like all the guides in this series (Wildflowers, Insects, Birds, Rocks and Minerals, and Mammals), this First Field Guide to weather is a great family resource, perfect for kids and adults. (Ages 8 and up) --Therese LittletonGrade 4-8-Colorful, attractive, and comfortable to hold, these field guides will be welcomed by those who delight in crisp, color photos and snippets of information presented in tidy chapters. Mammals is arranged so "look-alikes" appear together, such as the common raccoon teamed with the similar ringtail and white-nosed coati. Thumbnail-sized range maps are included, as are drawings of the animals' tracks. Weather includes facts on a wide variety of phenomena, from the expected spectrum of clouds and fronts to the more unusual dust devils and green flash. In both, the texts are occasionally printed over photo images, making them difficult to decipher. Each book has a glossary, a list of further readings (quite excellent in Weather), pertinent videos and discs, related Web sites, and organizations to contact for additional data. Both are indexed, though the index in Weather is somewhat brief. Well organized, eye-catching, and informative, these volumes are sure to capture the popularity long enjoyed by the "Golden Guide" series (Golden).Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NYCopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: National Audubon Society First Field Guide: Weather | [
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24,152 | 15 | Grade 5 Up-These handsome books, illustrated with vibrant, full-color photographs, have a lot to offer, but calling them "first field guides" is somewhat misleading. They assume some previous knowledge and background vocabulary, and are not designed to give users quick reference to found items. Instead, they introduce their respective subjects and offer tips on equipment and observation. "How to look" sections give the basic science behind the fields of study. Then come the actual guides, which contain photographs of 50 common wildflowers or rocks and other similar species or formations. Boxed inserts detail the specific information. In Wildflowers, each entry lists what to look for, leaves, height, when the flower blooms, habitat, range, and cautions (when applicable). For Rocks, the boxed inserts give the mineral composition, texture, color, and environment. Each book concludes with an illustrated glossary; Wildflowers includes pictures of the 50 state flowers. Both titles have current lists for further reading that cover a wide range of reading levels and include Web sites. These are attractive and useful additions, but are not stand-alone field guides, per se.Kathryn Kosiorek, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Brooklyn, OHCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Wildflowers (National Audubon Society First Field Guides) | [
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24,153 | 1 | Part I shows readers what a mammal lifecycle is like. Part II is a field guide to identifiy animals from the bear to the rabbit to the seal. Part III contains a waterproof, portable mammal spotter's guide. Full color.; Title: National Audubon Society First Field Guide Mammals (National Audubon Society First Field Guide) | [
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24,154 | 1 | This book is part of a series of guides designed for adolescents interested in natural history and nature. The books are an excellent introduction to the Rocks and Minerals, Birds, Wildflowers, and Insects for children aged 8-18. Each guide is appropriately sized to fit in a field vest pocket. Readers who remember previous versions of these field guides from the 1970s that were dull and overly detailed will be pleasantly surprised. These books are arguably the most beautifully photographed and laid out field guides yet published for young people. Each book has an introductory section filled with interesting facts, descriptions of early naturalists, definitions of many of the terms used in the book, and a guide to using the field guide portion of the book. (...)Each field guide features 50 common species with photos and brief descriptions of many more regionally occurring insects. Brief discussions of threatened and endangered species are particularly valuable. Great first guides for children and adults with limited natural history background.The Insect guide has excellent photographs and descriptions of common species. The photographs are very detailed and show the beauty of insects, rather than their gruesome aspects. Good descriptions and warnings regarding poisonous species. --Merri MartzGrade 4 Up-Two welcome additions to nature study that are not strictly field guides per se. Beginning with descriptions of ornithology and entomology, the authors invite young people to become aware of and familiar with the natural world. With sharp, clear full-color photos (some spectacular, some disappointingly small), birds and insects are described, classified, and placed in their habitats. Birds covers identification marks; eating, mating, and nesting habits; migration; and endangered status. Insects provides similar information plus cautions against those insects that bite or sting. The photos greatly magnify the size of each species. Both volumes do include useful sections of photos for quick identification while on hikes, etc. A glossary of technical terms, lists for further reading, organizations, videos, software, and Web sites are appended. These inviting and easy-to-use titles will deservedly be popular.Kathleen McCabe, East Meadow Public Library, NYCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Insects | [
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24,155 | 6 | PreS--Two board books that preschoolers will love, particularly when snuggled in the lap of a loved one. Each page is filled with a color photo of a tot responding in some way to the photographer. Toothy grins and yawns, bright eyes, pouts, and tears deliver reinforcement for the spare text that echoes what all parents (and photographers) say and play to get that picture-perfect response; e.g., "Look at the birdie" and "Peek-a-boo! I love you." Toddlers love looking at other children and these titles hold plenty of interest for them.Susan Garland, Maynard Public Library, MACopyright 1998 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Roberta Grobel Intrater is a photographer, journalist, and graphic designer who has combined those skills to produce award-winning educational materials for children. She has also developed and taught programs in art and photography on the primary school and college level.; Title: Peek-A-Boo! (Baby Faces Board Book #01) | [
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24,156 | 1 | Grade 4 Up-Two welcome additions to nature study that are not strictly field guides per se. Beginning with descriptions of ornithology and entomology, the authors invite young people to become aware of and familiar with the natural world. With sharp, clear full-color photos (some spectacular, some disappointingly small), birds and insects are described, classified, and placed in their habitats. Birds covers identification marks; eating, mating, and nesting habits; migration; and endangered status. Insects provides similar information plus cautions against those insects that bite or sting. The photos greatly magnify the size of each species. Both volumes do include useful sections of photos for quick identification while on hikes, etc. A glossary of technical terms, lists for further reading, organizations, videos, software, and Web sites are appended. These inviting and easy-to-use titles will deservedly be popular.Kathleen McCabe, East Meadow Public Library, NYCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Birds (National Audubon Society First Field Guides) | [
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24,157 | 1 | "When Hopper's mother tells him that 'Spring is coming at last,' Hopper the bunny take his mother's words literally and eagerly bounds away to meet his new playmate. Soft-edged illustrations with dominant shades of blue and purple aptly suit this charming and childlike end-of-winter story." - The Horn Guide; Title: Hopper Hunts for Spring | [
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24,158 | 1 | Norman Bridwell was the author and illustrator of numerous children's books, including the beloved Clifford series. The delightful stories about a big red dog named Clifford and his friend, Emily Elizabeth, have sold over 126 million copies in 13 languages!; Title: Clifford's Spring Clean-Up (Clifford the Big Red Dog) | [
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24,159 | 1 | There's no denying that kids love Clifford. The Big Red Dog has been a favorite since Norman Bridwell created him over 40 years ago. "I was working as a commercial artist in New York City. There wasn't much work, so I made some sample pictures and took them to several publishers. They all rejected my work. But one editor suggested that I try writing a book of my own to illustrate. I had done a painting of a little girl with a big red dog. That seemed like a funny idea, so I made up a story about them. I increased the dog's size from as big as a horse to as big as a house. My wife named the dog Clifford, and we named the little girl Emily Elizabeth after our daughter. In three days I had written the story and drawn the pictures for Clifford The Big Red Dog. When Scholastic called and said they wanted the book, I was stunned." Bridwell, who grew up in Kokomo, Indiana, lives now on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, with his wife, Norma. For more information about Norman Bridwell, visit: scholastic.com/tradebooks; Title: Where's The Big Red Doggie? (Clifford Die-cut Board Books) | [
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24,160 | 2 | When asked what she hopes children will learn from her books, Paulette Bourgeois explains: “It is most important to look for the wonder in ordinary things.” Some of this wonder, and a curious anxiety, spill over into her character Franklin. The world's best-loved turtle overcomes the challenges of the everyday life of a five-year-old in a way that resonates with children. Since 1986, Franklin and Paulette have championed a fear of the dark, boastful fibs, thunderstorms, new friends, museum dinosaurs,...When Paulette finished writing her first book, Franklin in the Dark, she knew that she would always write stories for children. With each new book, she imagines a child turning the last page and giving a satisfied sigh. Paulette explains: “I want readers to feel connected to my storybook world — to feel, to smell, to touch and to explore the landscapes, both internal and external, that I have created. As I write, I draw on my own experiences and find it easy to remember emotions and situations.”Although Paulette is best-known for the Franklin books, she is also the writer of fiction and non-fiction for young readers. In her non-fiction writing, she explores another realm of wonders with her young readers. She shares “amazing” information on many topics: from apples to potatoes; from fire fighters to garbage collectors; from the moon to the sun! What's next, the universe! The Sun: Starting with Space was shortlisted for a Science in Society Book Award (1995), given by the Canadian Science Writer's Association, and won the honor of Parents' Choice Approval, given by the US Parents' Choice Foundation (1997).Currently, Paulette is endeavoring to write longer books for children, and trying to follow the advice she gives to children: “Read, read, read and write, write, write.”; Title: Franklin And The Thunderstorm | [
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24,161 | 1 | Eye-popping artwork headlines this sensational picture book in praise of insects. Oppenheim's (Have You Seen Birds?) sprightly verse takes an up-close-and-personal view of bugs in all their splendid variety ("Bugs with stripes/ or speckles/ or spots,/ shiny like metal/ or covered in dots"). Meanwhile, Broda's exquisite painted paper sculptures, strategically placed against a series of watercolor backdrops, give the pages depth, texture and a brilliantly surreal flavor. Readers will be craning their necks for a "how did he do that?" look at the detail, from the intricate designs of a butterfly's wing to the gleaming metallic back of a beetle. Touching upon caterpillars and crickets, ladybugs and lacewing dragonflies, author and illustrator cover a lot of ground and, thanks to Oppenheim's hardworking verse as well as the careful art, they pack in a surprising amount of information. While this finely wrought book is particularly well suited to the learning style of younger readers, those at the upper end of the target group will no doubt be equally enthralled. Ages 5-8. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 5^-8. From the author of Have You Seen Birds? (1987) and Have You See Trees? (1995), this book uses verse to introduce the variety and characteristics of insects. The word bug is used loosely, as the book includes moths, bees, and spiders. In rhymes such as "Some are fast: / they dart and leap; / some are slow: / they crawl and creep," the text points out basic differences in the way insects look, move, sound, hear, taste, eat, work, and grow from egg to adult. The artwork, constructed of three-dimensional paper sculptures, consists of painted, molded, and sometimes embossed papers that are cut and combined into scenes of bugs in their habitats. Some of the illustrations are quite impressive, though no doubt they lose something in the translation from three dimensions to two. Notes on the last page identify the insects pictured on each spread. Primary-grade teachers will find this a pleasing and effective introduction to insects. Carolyn Phelan; Title: Have You Seen Bugs? | [
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24,162 | 0 | Paperback book was published by Scholastic in Feb 1997. Contains 15 pull out one-sided posters depicting key scenes of Return of the Jedi. Also includes a description of each accompanying image.; Title: Return of the Jedi Pull-Out Poster Book (Star Wars Series) | [
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24,163 | 2 | PreS?Two board books that preschoolers will love, particularly when snuggled in the lap of a loved one. Each page is filled with a color photo of a tot responding in some way to the photographer. Toothy grins and yawns, bright eyes, pouts, and tears deliver reinforcement for the spare text that echoes what all parents (and photographers) say and play to get that picture-perfect response; e.g., "Look at the birdie" and "Peek-a-boo! I love you." Toddlers love looking at other children and these titles hold plenty of interest for them.?Susan Garland, Maynard Public Library, MACopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Smile! (Baby Faces Board Book #2) | [
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24,164 | 0 | Inside this book you will find 15 great mini-posters from the movie. Just tear them out along the perforated line and they're ready to hang on the wall or put in a picture frame.; Title: Star Wars 15 Pull-Out Poster Book (Star Wars Series) | [
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24,165 | 6 | PreSchool-Grade 1. An engaging book for youngsters anticipating the excitement of Halloween. Each double-page spread has a simple rhyming verse on the left-hand side accompanied by a lift-the-flap with a picture clue on the right; each page illustrates some seasonal or scary item, ranging from a skeleton to a witch in a black hat. Words are carefully placed on the page in large, oversized print, making this selection also enticing to beginning readers. Costumed trick-or-treaters dressed as witches, dragons, pumpkins, and ghosts are interspersed throughout the story as they scurry from house to house, hoarding their treats. The captivating acrylic watercolors in bold, bright colors are full of scenes associated with autumn?a harvest moon and twinkling stars, a spooky graveyard, and swirling leaves. The last page is a special delight as a mylar mirror is cleverly attached over a monster's face, so "the scariest monster...it's you." As the book is tiny, it would be a wonderful one-on-one choice and might be accompanied by Ed Emberley's Go Away, Big Green Monster! (Little, Brown, 1993).?Debra Gold, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Parma Heights, OHCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.Joan Holub has authored and/or illustrated over 120 children's books. She lives in Raleigh, N.C.; Title: Boo Who? A Spooky Lift-the-Flap Book | [
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24,166 | 15 | Grade 4-8-Behler begins with an overview of characteristics applicable to all reptiles. Next, individual North American species are organized into four groups: crocodilians, turtles, lizards, and snakes. Clear, full-color photographs and short capsules of information make it easy to identify each animal and its relatives. The introduction in Trees addresses the characteristics of different North American types, which are then categorized by the shape of their leaves. However, not all trees with the same type of leaves are grouped together, making this title more difficult to use than Reptiles. In addition, some of the photographs are so small that it is impossible to use them for identification purposes. Both books include warnings if an animal or plant is considered harmful. Purchase Reptiles as a general introduction to the subject and Trees as a supplement to George A. Petrides's Peterson First Guide to Trees (Houghton, 1993) or Herbert Spencer Zim's Trees (Golden, 1989).Michele Snyder, Chappaqua Public Library, NY Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Trees (National Audubon Society First Field Guide) | [
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24,167 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2. Cat Heaven sounds like paradise. A rhyming text describes a realm in which felines are fed from God's countertop, a place where they no longer get stuck in trees because now they can fly. There are thousands of toys, and soft angel laps in which to cuddle. There is even a quiet time to look back on former homes and loving people. The primitive, childlike painting style is similar to Rylant's work in Dog Heaven (Scholastic, 1995). Both books serve the same purpose of comforting anyone mourning a lost pet, but the writing flows more easily and the pictures are more mature in Cat Heaven. The story has spiritualism and reverence but not in a traditional manner. God is depicted as a kindly older man who washes the cats' bowls and "walks in His garden with a good black book and a kitty asleep on His head." His coloring varies from pink to brown to yellowish tan. The visual impact of the book is stunning. Cats of all colors frolic through the exuberantly hued pages. Vibrant yellows, blues, reds, purples, and greens create a feast for the eyes. Even the color of the text changes to contrast with the background. Whether read as a story to younger children or used in a discussion of the nature of heaven with older ones, this deceptively simple, sweet book is rewarding.?Lucinda Snyder Whitehurst, St. Christopher's School, Richmond, VACopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.Every bit as rich in eye-dimming sentiment as Dog Heaven (1995), this will kindle sighs even from the feline-indifferent. Writing in rhyme, Rylant assures readers that all cats already know the way to heaven's yellow door, and once past it will never want for laps, toys, or full kitty dishes. Rylant paints in the same extremely naive style of the first book, with large brushes and bright, opaque colors; heaven is a place with trees and clouds to perch on, fields to leap through--and a garden full of tall flowers, where God walks ``with a good black book [``Garden Tips''] and a kitty asleep on His head.'' Comforting and amiable, this is tinged with gentle humor. (Picture book. 3-6) -- Copyright 1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.; Title: Cat Heaven | [
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24,168 | 18 | Grade 4-7For thousands of years the Sphinx at Giza has gazed east toward the Nile River. Today, within hundreds of yards from its base, buses unload tourists at the edge of Cairo's urban sprawl. Giblin recounts the history of this monolithic symbol of power and the problems of erosion, air pollution, and tourism that face it today. He provides background on the location, hieroglyphic writing, Egyptian religion, and the flourishing of Fourth Dynasty (considered responsible for the creation of the Sphinx). He weaves ancient legends about the monument with commentary from a first-century visitor (Pliny) and modern-day controversies. Giblin also covers the recent discovery of a workers' settlement at the Giza Plateau and what this tells us about the builders of the monuments. However, his recounting of the story of the destruction of Atlantis and its relationship to the Edgar Cayce Foundation's continued efforts to find a "records chamber" under the statue is a lengthy and confusing digression. Sand-toned paintings reveal the Sphinx in its ancient and modern grandeur and provide readers with an idea of the work performed by laborers at Giza. A simple, attractive map highlights important sites. While many books on ancient Egypt mention the Sphinx, this is the only title devoted exclusively to the topic for this audience. Pairing Secrets with Zahi Hawass's Curse of the Pharaohs (National Geographic, 2004) will provide readers with additional context and bring them up-to-date on archaeological work in the region.Daryl Grabarek, School Library Journal Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* Gr. 7-12. The facts are amazing: the Great Sphinx of Egypt is nearly 4,500 years old; it is as long as a city block and as tall as a six-story building. Just as thrilling are the unsolved secrets. Who built the Sphinx and the three huge pyramids it appears to guard? Is the Sphinx a portrait of a particular pharaoh? In his signature plain style, the award-winning nonfiction author presents a wealth of scholarship, including perspectives on ancient Egypt's rich history and culture, the Rosetta Stone, and urgent contemporary issues of restoration and preservation. Giblin spends too much time on crank theories about the Sphinx not being the work of the ancient Egyptians, but he vividly conveys the drama of recent discoveries, especially archaeological excavations that reveal startling new information about how the Sphinx was built and about the skilled men--and women--who labored to create it. The handsome book design helps make the complex text accessible. The picture-book-size layout is spacious, and the photorealistic gouache and watercolor illustrations are beautiful, including paintings of the desert, close-ups of the sculptured face, details of hieroglyphics, and portraits of famous figures through history. Giblin discusses how he used each of his sources in the combined "Source Notes and Bibliography," and many readers will want to follow his trail. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Secrets Of The Sphinx (Orbis Pictus Honor for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children (Awards)) | [
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24,169 | 12 | Einstein wondered what it was like to be a beam of light, but the rest of us are happy wondering what it's like to be a flea or a brachiosaurus. David M. Schwartz's engaging picture book is for the rest of us. With the help of James Warhola's colorful, exaggerated illustrations, we learn about the cool things we could do if we were various nonhuman types of creatures. If you high-jumped like a flea, for example, you could jump straight into the Statue of Liberty's torch. If you ate like a shrew, you could devour over 700 hamburgers a day! Each comparison is explained scientifically in a comically illustrated appendix, where young readers will find questions designed to elicit further comparing and calculating. The best surprise by far is finding out what would happen if you grew as fast in your first nine months of life as you did in the nine months before you were born. (Ages 3 to 8) --Richard FarrIn this high-spirited book, Schwartz does for ratio and proportion what he did for numbers in How Much Is a Million? The author, in an opening letter to readers, admits his secret childhood wish: that he could "hop like a frog," which leads to its corollaryA"Once you know that a frog can jump twenty times its body length, you can figure out how far you could hop if you hopped like a frog." Schwartz continues to extrapolate such kinds of information into fun-filled comparisons: "If you ate like a shrew, you could devour over 700 hamburgers in a day!" Warhola (Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella) matches the text with wit and whimsy, as he imagines what would happen if children grew as fast in their first nine months after birth as they do during pregnancy: a gigantic baby tips an enormous seesaw that uses a mountaintop for a fulcrum and raises a mound of 2.5 million elephants at the other end. Author and artist wisely let the dramatic facts speak for themselves, with just a bit of a wink: "If you flicked your tongue like a chameleon... you could whip the food off your plate without using your hands! But what would your mother say?" The book concludes with straightforward mathematical and zoological explanations for each vignette, then invites readers to undertake some simple and amusing equations of their own. Trivia fans and aspiring scientists alike will revel in these pages. Ages 5-9. (Sept.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: If You Hopped Like A Frog | [
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24,170 | 2 | Grade 3-7. Bang's small picture book is both simple and ambitious as it presents first a parable and then a string of analogies to raise awareness and provoke thought about the consequences of overusing natural resources. The opening story tells how the green common of a long-ago village quickly becomes overcrowded when too many sheep are sent to graze. Some people decide to stay and work out a plan, but others leave for greener pastures. Bang's paintings employ strong patterns and shades of color, clustering small, crudely sketched figures in naive perspective as the author explains how people today resemble the villagers in using up what they have. "Now our commons are our parks, reserves, and natural resources, and the waters and air of the whole world." She depicts fishermen catching as many fish as possible; lumber companies cutting trees; other companies and individuals using oil and gas and coal; and notes that we all "pump as much of our common water as we can." In each instance there is a short-term benefit and a long-term problem. It's a somber lesson: "One by one, we are destroying the natural resources that sustain our lives." Some scenes suffer from crammed design elements, but others readily command attention. The concluding pronouncement that "now we don't have anyplace else to go" should effectively spark discussion, individual research, and classroom projects.?Margaret Bush, Simmons College, BostonCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.Conservation and responsibility for our shared natural resources is the heart of an allegory that inspires respect for the environment, described tidily in simple terms. Once upon a time, villagers could bring sheep to a commons, ``common ground'' to everyone in the village. The eventual outcome--too many sheep and not enough grass--provides the historical example that is invoked repeatedly to explain problems and issues arising from present-day overuse of life-sustaining resources and global short-sightedness. Bang (Goose, 1996, etc.) outlines the depletion of the seas, forests, fossil fuels, and water in a series of pithy but easily comprehensible vignettes. Each tenet of basic ecology presented spins on the same axis--the concept of one earth, with limitations as to its renewability; then Bang drives home the ``share the planet'' precept in a dramatic denouement. Happy greens (grass) and sprightly blues (water, sky) give way to gray rooftops and smokestacks throughout, but it is the lone planet swirling against a canvas of black that is sure to stop readers in their tracks. It's a timely, provocative message, housed in a small, weighty book. (Picture book. 7-10) -- Copyright 1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.; Title: Common Ground: The Water, Earth, and Air We Share | [
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24,171 | 2 | It has been 20 years since the publication of The Magic School Bus at the Waterworks (1986), the first title in the groundbreaking series that has covered a variety of science topics, including geology, weather, dinosaurs, bees, and the human body. This installment widens the lens to encompass the whole field of science. As usual, the story begins in the classroom, where the students are agonizing over the upcoming science fair. A field trip to the nearby science museum provides inspiration, and in the galleries, the class discovers a model school bus, which conveys the crew back through time, where they meet famous scientists, such as Galileo and the Curies, and witness pivotal discoveries. This has all the hallmarks of the winning series: humorous cartoon speech bubbles; instructive, funny, appealing illustrations; and clear language that explains basic concepts without condescension. An excellent introduction to scientists and what they do, this title cements the series' long-standing reputation as one of the most exciting, approachable elementary-school science resources. Gillian EngbergCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reservedJoanna Cole and Bruce Degen, the author and illustrator of the Magic School Bus books, have collaborated for twenty years, bringing humor and true kidlike curiosity to science and learning. Booklist heralded Ms. Frizzle as "the wackiest, wisest teacher in picture books." Two MSB titles have been named School Library Journal Best Books of the Year, and they have won countless state book awards, from New York to Nebraska.; Title: The Magic School Bus and the Science Fair Expedition (Magic School Bus) | [
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24,172 | 1 | Poor Gracie. All this little pooch wanted was a quiet house, with "the kitty sleeping on the windowsill, the big dog sleeping on the couch, the quiet fish going ploop-ploop." But then one day the painters came. In a "big, noisy truck," with "clangy ladders and big-person voices." Clearly, there was only one solution: "She barked and barked and told them to go outside. But do you know what? Gracie was put outside!"And so begins the Great Gracie Chase, as this otherwise obedient little pup goes from miffed to mischievous, leading everyone from the paperboy to the delivery woman to the painters themselves on a town-wide caper, in search of the one thing she wants most--a little peace and quiet.As a proven master of the cute but not cloying, Cynthia Rylant (author and illustrator of Dog Heaven and Cat Heaven) sets a fun pace for little Gracie Rose (also the name of her real-life dog). But the real winner in Chase is rascally illustrator Mark Teague, who infuses wit and bounce into subject matter that's decidedly more mundane than in some of his other work (How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?, The Lost and Found). (Ages 4 to 8) Paul HughesPreS-Gr 1-This simple story is a delight. Gracie Rose, a little round dog, lives with a cat, a bigger dog, and a goldfish. This charming canine loves peace and quiet and is always well behaved, until the day the noisy painters arrive. When she barks in annoyance, she's the one put outside and once there, she takes a walk all by herself. A comic chase ensues and soon a diverse group of animals and townspeople are tailing after Gracie across the entire town. The pursuers finally halt when their energy runs out and the perky pup returns home to relish the quiet again. In the hands of Rylant and Teague, this basic event has charm, humor, and joy. The full-page illustrations incorporate the text and convey a droll situation with `50s-style acrylic cartoonlike characters and background. A runaway success for storyhour.-Beth Tegart, Oneida City Schools, NYCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Great Gracie Chase: Stop that Dog! | [
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24,173 | 1 | There's no denying that kids love Clifford. The Big Red Dog has been a favorite since Norman Bridwell created him over 40 years ago. "I was working as a commercial artist in New York City. There wasn't much work, so I made some sample pictures and took them to several publishers. They all rejected my work. But one editor suggested that I try writing a book of my own to illustrate. I had done a painting of a little girl with a big red dog. That seemed like a funny idea, so I made up a story about them. I increased the dog's size from as big as a horse to as big as a house. My wife named the dog Clifford, and we named the little girl Emily Elizabeth after our daughter. In three days I had written the story and drawn the pictures for Clifford The Big Red Dog. When Scholastic called and said they wanted the book, I was stunned." Bridwell, who grew up in Kokomo, Indiana, lives now on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, with his wife, Norma.For more information about Norman Bridwell, visit: scholastic.com/tradebooks; Title: Clifford And The Big Parade | [
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24,174 | 0 | Grade 4-6-In 1868, 14-year-old Libby West and her family leave Denver for Cheyenne. Her father and his young friend Pete are working as "stringers," eyewitness reporters covering the race to complete a transcontinental railroad. In her diary, Libby records her observations and her family's adventures as they follow the Union Pacific builders. The author does a good job of integrating information about the period into the story and depicting the girl's confusion over which of the many conflicting news stories to believe about the railroad. Both plot and characters are well developed. Readers will enjoy Libby's friendship with Ellie, a girl she meets on her travels, and the beginnings of her romance with Pete. While the diary ends on the last day of the race, an epilogue relates what happened to the fictional characters. The book concludes with a historical note that provides background information and black-and-white pictures from the period. For fans of this and the "American Girl" series (Pleasant Co.).Cathy Coffman, Sunrise Mountain Library, Peoria, AZ Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 4^-8. An appropriately workmanlike telling of the building of the transcontinental railroad from the point of view of 14-year-old Libby, daughter of a "stringer," a reporter who follows the railroad, sending back stories. Libby's father buys a handpress to start his own paper in the tent cities that grew up along the building of the railroad. Libby's mother has insisted on the family's staying together, so she, Libby, and Libby's little brother leave Denver to travel with Libby's father. Although the press fails, and Libby's dad reverts to stringer status, Libby fills her diary with the sights and sounds of the busy (and dirty) tent cities, the new words she learns, and her wonderment at glimpses of Indians, Chinese, and Pete, the shy, young former Union soldier imprisoned with her father at Andersonville and now an inseparable companion. The language is not so lively as, for example, that in Sherry Garland's A Line in the Sand: The Alamo Diary (1998), but a lot of historical information finds its way into the tale, with the Dear America series' usual fine historical footnotes, illustrations, and background appended. GraceAnne A. DeCandido; Title: The Great Railroad Race: The Diary of Libby West, Utah Territory 1868 (Dear America Series) | [
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24,175 | 2 | Grade 2-5Ms. Frizzle is off to Imperial China in this spin-off series in which she travels through time to bygone cultures. During a Chinese New Year's celebration, the teacher; a Chinese-American student, Wanda; Wanda's older brother Henry; and the ever-reluctant Arnold travel back in time 1000 years and arrive in a farmers' village. While there, they learn to grow rice, eat with chopsticks, and make silk. Ms. Frizzle is as curious and irrepressible as ever as she and her students travel north by barge, cart, and foot to the Great Wall and finally to the capital city. The endnotes explain which aspects of the story are historically accurate and where the author and illustrator have taken small liberties. The cartoon illustrations, done in a mix of pen and ink, watercolor, and colored pencil and gouache, continue the frenetic, zany humor of the Magic School Bus series. Small panels on each page highlight facts about Imperial China, such as items first invented in China, how to bow, and the basics of writing. Like previous books featuring Ms. Frizzle, this one is destined to find an avid audience and may spark interest in Chinese culture.Suzanne Myers Harold, Multnomah County Library System, Portland, OR Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 1-3. In this newest installment in the social studies-themed Ms. Frizzle's Adventures, the creators of the Magic School Bus books send Frizzle and friends to eleventh-century China. The point of departure is Chinatown, and the magical conveyance is not a bus but a giant, "cavorting paper dragon," whose dancers convey Frizzle, Wanda, Wanda's older brother, and Arnie (whom they intercept en route to kung fu class) across time and space to "the land of [Wanda's] ancestors." The plot, which involves a quest to relieve peasants of their tax burden, is less noteworthy than the sheer density of material in the graphic-novel-inspired spreads. Readers will savor sidebars touting Chinese contributions to society, pore over Degen's delightfully cluttered compositions and lovely chinoiserie embellishments, and smile at the endnote, styled as uptight caveats ("time travel is impossible") from a panel of "Very Smart" critics. A celebration of culture as bountiful as the feast that Frizzle and Arnie share with Wanda's large Chinese American family at book's end. Jennifer MattsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Ms. Frizzle's Adventures: Imperial China (From the Creator of the Magic School Bus) | [
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24,176 | 1 | When Miss Moo leaves the farm for something more exciting it seems as if there is no place for her, until she finallly finds a special new home.; Title: Miss Moo Goes to the Zoo | [
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24,177 | 2 | Adam felt cold. Cold and alone.Darkness had swallowed the woods. His path was vanishing fast.Guys?The word died in the air, swept away by a shriek of north wind. Above him, branches waved wildly in the moonlight, clattering like old, brittle bones.This was a stupid idea, Sarno.He shouldnt have agreed to play laser tag. Especially here. Especially at this time of year, when the reminders were so strong.He tried not to think of what happened. It was four years ago. He had to get over it. He couldnt avoid the lake his whole life.Thump.Adams heart nearly stopped.Ripley? he called out. Lianna?No answer.Maybe they were hiding from him. Listening to his voice. Laughing at how it sounded. Timid. Scared. So very Adam.(Adam is a wimp ... )Or maybe theyd left already. The lovebirds running off, not telling anyone.Okay, fine.No problem.I know these woods.I am ten blocks from home.He slung his laser gun over his shoulder. To his right, the woods disappeared into blackness. To his left, the moon peeked through the trees, dimly lighting a path toward the lake. He could follow the trail along the bank to the big clearing, where his bike was.Stay away from the lake.Adam ignored the thought. He was older now. Too old to be afraid.It was only a memory.Memories couldnt hurt you.As he trudged to the lake, his heart began to race.Warning signs were legible even in the faint moonlight: DANGER! THIN ICE! DO NOT ENTER UNDER PENALTY OF LAW!Adam glanced beyond the signs. The lake looked remote. Unfriendly.The last time he was on the lake, the signs didnt exist. You could sneak onto the ice and no one bothered you.But the last time was four years ago. A January afternoon.He did sneak out onto the ice that day. To practice hockey.Dont think about this now. Turn away.But Adams eyes fixed on a distant spot on the snow-dusted ice. In line with a clump of pine trees at the opposite bank.That was where it happened.Lianna was there. She had come along withDont.With Edgar.Edgar didnt want to practice. I forced him.They were ten. The hockey net was heavy, and no one was helping Adam set it up. Edgar was skating around, teasing Adam (showing off for Lianna), challenging him to take away the puck, being a total jerk, and (I wanted to kill him) that was it, wasnt it, that was the reason for the fight (its not my fault), and when Edgar was pulled out of the hole, he had a big bump on his head (because it hit the ice) but Adam couldnt remember because hed fallen in, too, and blacked out, and if it werent for Lianna he would have died himself, which would have made more sense, because what did poor Edgar do to deserve what he got, a deadly blow to the head from his supposed best friend?Its not my fault.And the next thing Adam remembered, he was in the hospital screaming (Edgar! Edgar! ) while the doctors scratched their chins and told him it wasnt his fault (they didnt see it, only Lianna did) and from then on, everything was different, he couldnt concentrate, and the kids at school steered clear of him but the rumors got back (Adam killed Edgar, whacked him in the head, pushed him in the ice and left him for dead), the rumors he ignored even though they were true, werent they?Stop.He began to run. Away from the lake. Blindly. His laser pack and coat snagged on brambles, but he didnt care. He had to get away. He had to go home.But wheres Edgar? I cant leave without Edgar.The thoughts were following him. Taunting him.Edgar is dead.Dead. Dead. Dead.Help!Adam stopped in his tracks.The voice was coming from behind him.Real. And loud. As if reaching across time.Adam, help!Its Ripleys voice, you fool. Ripley, not Edgar.Adam spun around.Adaaaaaaam!Oh my god ... he murmured.It wasnt over.It was happening.Again.; Title: Watchers #2: Rewind | [
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24,178 | 0 | Peter Lerangis is the author of the new mystery series, SPY X; the thrilling adventures series ANTARCTICA, which was selected by the JASON organization as one of the five best works of polar literature; and the hilarious ABRACADABRA series for younger readers. Teen thriller fans have made his classic THE YEARBOOK and DRIVER'S DEAD international best-sellers; his X ISLE series is currently available exclusively in Great Britain. Mr. Lerangis's movie adaptations include SLEEPY HOLLOW and THE SIXTH SENSE.; Title: Watchers #4: War | [
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24,179 | 2 | Grade 2-5-One Saturday morning, Ms. Frizzle runs into one of her students, Arnold, at Craig's Castle Shop. They find themselves traveling back to medieval times, checking out life in a castle. The story mixes adventure with humor, fact with fiction. Cartoon illustrations, as usual, are awash with action and scenery. The busy layout includes large-type narration in white rectangles, pale yellow dialogue bubbles, and fact boxes. Kids will appreciate the funny asides, particularly Arnold's thoughts on his teacher-"Not my teacher! It's Saturday!" Although most of the facts can be found elsewhere, the presentation will be a draw for the many Frizzle devotees. Although the book has a larger format than the "Magic School Bus" series (Scholastic), it will attract the same audience. Even the endpapers have a spiffy spin on heraldry, with coats of arms depicting the teacher, her student, and their friends. Bus or no bus, there's no denying the Frizzle magic.Anne Chapman Callaghan, Racine Public Library, WICopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 2-5. As in the Ancient Egypt (2001), this amusing, informative, large-format entry in the Ms. Frizzle's Adventures series follows Ms. Frizzle on a time-travel trip into history. She and her student Arnold find themselves in a twelfth-century English castle with barely time for a tour before an invading army attacks. There's plenty of action and comic byplay, but along the way children will learn a good deal about the purpose of castles, their structure, their history, and the social roles of those who lived in and around them. The pictures are brightly colored and the graphic design is reminiscent of comic books, with small panels and speech balloons in addition to narrative text and larger illustrations. Carolyn PhelanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Ms. Frizzle's Adventures: Medieval Castle | [
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24,180 | 7 | MontmersAa combination of jackrabbit, prairie dog and humanAfeature in a fantasy/adventure; in a starred review, PW called it "exciting, suspenseful and witty." Ages 8-12. (Oct.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Perloo The Bold | [
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24,181 | 1 | Grade 3-5-Edison the "electric" dog (a play on the Spanish term for mixed breed) narrates this story about his owner Faith's family's move from Mexico to San Francisco. In an attempt to impress others, both the girl and her pet lure unsuspecting and unbelieving passengers into their rocket, the Peahen, which runs on pig fat and jalape?os. Unbeknownst to the flight crew, Edison's guest, a snooty whippet he met on the plane from Mexico, eats most of the fuel pre-takeoff, causing the craft to crash land in Death Valley. Luckily, it does so near the Lulu, an older vehicle that mysteriously disappeared, apparently commandeered by Faith's deceased father's cat after the man passed away. In the old rocket, there is enough fuel (olives and garlic) to get everyone back to San Francisco, but only after fighting off a pack of coyotes. The abrupt ending gives the impression that the author himself is anxious to get the meagerly plotted story over with. Too many things in the story rely on or refer to Faith and the Electric Dogs (Scholastic, 1996) for this one to stand alone, and the magical elements are not convincing here. Edison's narrative tone tends to be just a little too knowing to appeal to the intended audience. Also, he constantly uses terms in Spanish, Bowwow, and a few other languages that are annoyingly defined in the margins. This offering will only be worthwhile for serious fans of the first book.Carrie Schadle, New York Public LibraryCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 4^-6. In this sequel to the rollicking Faith and the Electric Dog (1996), Faith and her dog, Eddie, pack up their rocket, the Peahen, and move with the family from Mexico City to San Francisco. Jennings does a fine job of recapping the first book without boring readers and reintroducing Eddie, the electric dog (a Mexican expression meaning mutt), with his talent for reading and writing in several languages. By moving the action to California, Jennings gives himself an opportunity to skewer modern American educational techniques ("I like the way you're using your words") and also to celebrate the multiple languages and ethnic groups. Like the earlier book, this one is smaller than usual and square in shape, with the translated foreign words--this time not only from "Bowwow," Spanish, and "Arf" but also from French, Chinese, Italian, and "Mew" --appearing in the margins. Of course, Faith and Eddie take a rocket trip, accompanied by purebred whippet Daphne, Faith's disapproving mother, and school enemy Alex, this time landing in the desert with a sly coyote. An abundance of characters makes the story a little hard to follow, but Eddie's dry, funny narration and Faith's warm heart make it worth the effort. Susan Dove Lempke; Title: Faith and the Rocket Cat | [
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24,182 | 18 | Grade 4-8-In this readable, well-organized book, the McKissacks make extensive use of firsthand slave narratives collected in the 1930s. As well as documenting the gradual end of slavery, they discuss many other historic events and controversies, using the viewpoints recorded in Southerner Mary Chestnut's Civil War diary and other primary sources. Brief descriptions of the rise of the Ku Klux Klan, the unequal treatment of African Americans by whites in both the North and the South after slavery ended, and the progress made by the civil rights movement are included. A sidebar erroneously states that "-a slave ship-docked in Mobile Harbor at night on July 9, 1866.-Fowler couldn't sell the slaves, so when the Civil War began, he set the captives free." The book is illustrated with many historical duotone photographs and engravings, but there is no map showing the battles described in the text. Readers familiar with Civil War history will be fascinated by the wealth of information on African Americans' contributions to the war effort, but those researching only the end of slavery may feel overwhelmed by tangential accounts of battles and military leaders. A useful resource for most collections.Ginny Gustin, Sonoma County Library System, Santa Rosa, CACopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 5-8. As this book clearly shows, there was no single day when slavery ended in the U.S. but a series of dates when groups and individual slaves celebrated their own "days of Jubilee." The discussion begins after the Revolutionary War, when many of the African Americans who had fought were freed, but it quickly moves on to the Civil War era. Each chapter begins with a quotation from a historical document, followed by a boxed story that tells, for example, of a slave family escaping to the Union army or a Boston church congregation receiving word that Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation. The quotations are sourced (though often identified only as "slave Narrative"), but no source notes are given for the boxed narratives, which occasionally seem lightly fictionalized. The McKissacks do a remarkable job of explaining Civil War history as it relates to the end of slavery, and their lively account presents the war and its consequences in very human terms. For instance, it relates that in New York when, for the first time in history, photographs of the dead and dying soldiers on a battlefield went on display, "people cried out in horror." The balanced perspective, vivid telling, and well-chosen details give this book an immediacy that many history books lack. Illustrations include reproductions of many period photographs as well as paintings, prints, and documents, and a time line and a bibliography are appended. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Days Of Jubilee | [
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24,183 | 0 | PreSchool-Grade 1. As a little mouse munches his merry way through the kitchen, he leaves the room in shambles. Snap-crackling, finger-licking fun, with dynamic art that's a feast for the eye. Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.When a mouse ventures out for a nighttime snack, he turns the kitchen into a midnight mess. He's just waking up, in fact, as the human family toddles off to bed, and the kitchen is his playground. Riley (The 12 Days of Christmas, 1995, etc.) uses bold colors for her cut-paper collages and almost life-size proportions to include readers in the mouse's illicit feast. Cookies, crackers, and cornflakes join olives, peanut butter, and cheese, cascading like a waterfall from the counter to the kitchen floor. When the mouse's pig-out is complete, he cleans himself up using a teacup for a tub. He's ready for bed by morning, just as the family rises to discover the food fiasco he has left behind. A tasty frolic. (Picture book. 4-7) -- Copyright 1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.; Title: Mouse Mess | [
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24,184 | 7 | Peter Lerangis is the author of the thrilling two-book adventure, ANTARCTICA (Book 1: JOURNEY TO THE POLE and Book 2: ESCAPE FROM DISASTER). Teen thriller fans have made his classics DRIVER'S DEAD and THE YEARBOOK international best-sellers. Mr. Lerangis's movie adaptations include SLEEPY HOLLOW and THE SIXTH SENSE.She is born. She breathes. She feels. She shrieks. At the cold. The light. The pain. No retreat now. No comfort. Just instinct. A pair of hands lifts her. Wraps her in a blanket. We did it, whispers a deep voice. Again. She turns to the sound. Tries to focus on a face. A door opens. She moves. Sheltered by the arms. Warm. Her screams fade to whimpers. She goes limp. She sleeps. When she awakens, the arms are carrying her through a shaft of blazing white. Did the mother leave a note? asks a voice. Different. Softer. Higher. No. The deep one. The one that makes her rumble. Look at the resemblance. It must be the same mother. Have you notified the ICU, Dr. Rudin? Of course. Would you get the paperwork started for the adoption process? Same agency as the last? Please hurry. I need your help. What shall I tell your daughter? Tell her Ill be another couple of hours. Words. Rhythms. Gentle. Yes. Please have somebody order her dinner. Motion. Speed. Sleep. * * * Before leaving Dr. Black, Julia Rudin adjusts the sleeping infants head. Briskly but delicately. In midstride. On the back of the babys neck she spots the red arrow-shaped birthmark. The same as the other foundling how long ago? A year? As Dr. Black barges through the ICU door, the childs face is peaceful. Trusting. Dr. Rudin turns away and walks to a small waiting room. There, a twelve-year-old girl reads a magazine. Sorry, Whitney, the young doctor begins. Sort of bad news. Your dad told me The girl puts down the magazine and looks up. Eve, she says. What? Thats the babys name. Eve. How do you know? Whitney smiles. And shrugs. As the girl turns to pick up the magazine, Dr. Rudin notices something on her neck. A mark. Red and arrow-shaped.; Title: Watchers #3: I.D. | [
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24,185 | 2 | The drama and interconnectedness of the natural world swirl through this luminous picture book set on the Alaskan tundra. An unnamed boy and his mother venture into the spring sunshine, gorgeously depicted as bands of color in Catalanotto's (The Painter) striking watercolors. When Mama rescues an otter pup that has fallen into icy water, the otter seemingly responds by later performing a good deed for an injured raven. Thus, a chain of kind acts is set in motion, from animal to animal, throughout each season of the year. In the end, an arctic fox plays a role when the boy injures himself and cannot get home as a snowstorm approaches. In evocative language, Fowler (I'll See You When the Moon Is Full) introduces a somewhat exotic, isolated region of wide-open spaces, where humans are completely in tune with and responsive to nature; a gentle humor keeps the tone from being earnest or precious. She also effectively relays bits of information about the wildlife and flora indigenous to Alaska as well as basic animal behavior. Catalanotto's delicately lit art fluidly renders the beauty of a rugged wilderness in both summer bloom and winter snow. Thanks to imaginative perspectives, the interactions between his animals seem spontaneous and dynamic. Ages 4-7. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Kindergarten-Grade 3-Alaska is the setting for this satisfying circular tale. A Yupik mother's rescue of an otter pup in the spring sets in motion a chain of kindness from one animal to another over the seasons. The circle is complete as winter approaches and the mother is led to her injured son by an Arctic fox. In spite of their active participation in acts of charity, the animals are not otherwise anthropomorphized. The focus is on the natural world and the interrelatedness of all living things (although romanticized). Catalanotto's realistic yet poetic watercolors, similar to his paintings in George Ella Lyon's Dreamplace (Orchard, 1993), wonderfully capture the sweep of the tundra. The artist uses unusual points of view to increase the drama of the encounters between animals, or animals and people, and beautifully captures the warmth of the cozy cabin and the love shared by the boy and his mother. Pair this with Virginia L. Kroll's The Seasons and Someone (Harcourt, 1994), which is also set in Alaska, and James Magdanz's Go Home, River (Alaska Northwest, 1996), which gives a picture of native life before European contact.Pam Gosner, formerly at Maplewood Memorial Library, NJCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Circle of Thanks | [
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24,186 | 15 | Text: English (translation) Original Language: French; Title: Night Creatures (First Discovery Books) | [
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24,187 | 2 | Moving at a slower pace than the underground train that plays a pivotal role here, this cryptic tale launches Lerangis's (The Yearbook; It Came from the Cafeteria) Watchers series. Though somewhat skeptical, David shares his mother's hope that his father, who disappeared six months earlier, is still alive. Riding the "subrail" one day, David watches in amazement as the train suddenly stops at an eerily lit, long-abandoned station, where one man disembarks and another?the boy's missing father?waves at the train as it zooms away. When a woman who "specializes in mysterious disappearances and the life in the hereafter," suggests that David has the ability to see into a parallel life, the 13-year-old senses that his father is indeed waiting somewhere for him. A concluding scene brings a fresh, unanticipated twist to this otherwise unsurprising story, as father and son do hook up, but only after much tiresome sleuthing by David and a friend. Occasionally, ambiguous remarks in white type appear on black pages ("We've lost him"; "This was not part of the plan"; "He's smart. That's why we need him"), suggesting the voices of the eponymous "Watchers" who appear to have some control over who enters the "other side." At ride's end, this isn't sufficiently compelling to warrant buying a ticket for Rewind, the next installment, also due this month. Ages 8-12. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Peter Lerangis's WATCHERS series has won awards from the American Library Association and the International Reading Association/Childrens Book Council. Mr. Lerangis is also the author of the two-part survival adventure, ANTARCTICA, and the popular chapter-book series, ABRACADABRA.; Title: Last Stop (Watchers, No. 1) | [
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24,188 | 12 | Gr 1-3-Why is P.B.'s allowance shrinking? He is not spending the money but the amount sitting in his peanut-butter jar looks smaller than it did the day before. With the help of his friends Mike and Maria, P.B. catches his sister red-handed. Jill is not guilty of stealing, however; she was simply making change. This math-series entry explores the concepts of money and measurement in an easily resolved mystery. The aim here is to use the story as a starting point for further activities involving coins, currency, estimation, and logical reasoning. Parents looking for ways to reinforce basic arithmetic skills will appreciate the hints and guided questions at the end of the story. A solid addition to math sections.-Maura Bresnahan, Shawsheen School, Andover, MACopyright 1999 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Case of the Shrunken Allowance (Hello Reader! Math, Level 4) | [
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24,189 | 16 | PreSchool-K. This charming rendition of the traditional nursery song "Over in the Meadow" will be a favorite for lapsit, toddler, and preschool story times. The singsong rhythm counts various baby animals up through 10: "Over on the farm in the early morning sun lived a clever mother cat and her little cat one. 'Stretch,' said the mother. 'I stretch,' said the one. So he stretched and felt warm in the early morning sun." The bright, richly textured, impressionistic paintings are endearingly happy and sunny. Small details (insects, flowers) will enchant children enjoying one-on-one reading, while the outdoor settings and animal portraits will carry well for group sharing. A double-page spread at the end allows children to recount the baby animals. A companion to John Langstaff and Feodor Rojankovsky's classic Over in the Meadow (Harcourt, 1957), this is an all-around winner.?Lisa Falk, Los Angeles Public LibraryCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 2^-4. The popular "Over in the Meadow" folk rhyme gets a farm setting in this lively picture book that will draw very young children into counting the animals and joining in their actions. From the clever mother cat who stretches with her little cat one, to the kind mother pig who snuggles with her little piggies ten, the double-page, brightly colored paintings show the blissful animal families leaping, hopping, rustling, blinking, scratching, and flapping in the sun. Alone and in groups, preschoolers will enjoy counting the busy animals, chanting the repetitive rhyme, and acting out the loving game. Hazel Rochman; Title: Over on the Farm: A Counting Picture Book Rhyme | [
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24,190 | 14 | PreSchool-K. A cat, mouse, and dog have a rollicking time as they chase one another around the pumpkin patch and then into the house to prepare for Halloween. Each double-page spread features two jack-o'-lanterns wearing opposite expressions such as "Jolly face/Sad face" and "Silly face/Mad face," with the corresponding caption printed in bold white letters on a bright green or purple background. When the trio have completed their nighttime antics, they settle down to carve their pumpkins. On the last page, cat and dog see Mouse's "Happy Halloween" message cheerfully glowing on his pumpkin. The boldly colored acrylic illustrations add richness to this simple concept book. Comical collages of the animals with animated, cartoonlike eyes cavort against a deep blue sky studded with stars and a full moon with changing silly faces. A great spark of magic for the Halloween season.?Debra Gold, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Parma Heights, OHCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Pumpkin Faces: A Glowing Book You Can Read in the Dark! | [
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24,191 | 15 | Text: English (translation) Original Language: French; Title: Turtles & Snails (First Discovery) | [
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24,192 | 15 | Book by Poskitt, Kjartan; Title: Isaac Newton and His Apple: Dead Famous | [
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24,193 | 1 | Grade 1-3-Under the Ground suffers from its European origin. Rabbits there do live underground, but not North American cottontails. The kingfisher pictured is also the European variety, not the North American belted one, and the woodpecker is a European great spotted, not native to the New World. (And why include a woodpecker at all?) Two or three lines of text provide minimal information on each pictured critter. Under the Sea provides one factoid per creature and briefly displays the methods by which humans visit this realm. Purists may balk at the terms starfish and jellyfish as opposed to sea star and sea jelly (neither, after all, is a fish). The books use what might be termed "obscurancies," very dark transparencies underlaid with solid black pages, making the imposed images extremely shadowy. Both have a punch-out "flashlight" complete with a white circle of "light" at one end that, when passed between the obscurancy and the black page, spotlights the featured creature in full color. (A slot is provided at the back of the book for flashlight storage, but one suspects it will vanish early on.) Hardly founts of information, but if you're into tidbits and toys, certainly fun to play with.Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.Text: English (translation) Original Language: French; Title: Under the Sea (First Discovery Books) | [
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24,194 | 0 | Grade 4-7-Set in the Delaware Valley of Pennsylvania in 1763 and written in journal format, this book tells the story of Caty Logan, a Quaker girl who is upset by news of Indian raids on nearby farms. Although her father explains that these attacks are in retaliation for promises broken by the settlers and the English government, she is still frightened. While on their way to school several weeks later, Caty and her brother are captured by a group of Lenape. Although she fears that they will both be murdered, they are not harmed and are given to two members of the tribe who had lost children to measles, a disease brought by white traders. Through her friendship with Snow Hunter, a young man who had been captured nine years earlier, Caty gains an understanding of these people and their beliefs. She also begins to fall in love with him. Eventually, English soldiers rescue the girl and her brother. Caty's return to Quaker life is very difficult; she feels estranged from her mother and her old friends and yearns for Snow Hunter and her Indian family. Osborne successfully sustains readers' attention with a strong story line while informing them about American history. Through Caty's experiences, they will gain a clearer understanding of the Quaker religion and the beliefs of the Lenape. Complete with background information and illustrations depicting life during this era, this is a solid piece of historical fiction.Ann M. Burlingame, North Regional Library, Raleigh, NCCopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 3^-6. This offering in the Dear America series (see also White's Voyage on the Great Titanic, reviewed below) introduces Catharine Carey Logan, a 13-year-old Quaker girl living in rural Pennsylvania in 1763. When Caty and her younger brother, Thomas, are captured by a band of Lenape warriors, she fears the worst. For months she rails against her captors at every opportunity, despite their humane treatment of her. Then, her blossoming friendship with Snow Hunter, an English captive who has decided to remain with the tribe permanently, helps her see the good in this very different culture. Although she is eventually recaptured by the English, her newfound empathy for the Lenape lifestyle leaves her an alien in her own world. Osborne's strength is her portrayal of Caty's gradual realization that the Lenape are not savages but human beings with views as legitimate as her own. Appended with a historical note, period artwork, maps, and drawings, this will be popular with history buffs and classes studying Pennsylvania history. Kay Weisman; Title: Standing in the Light: The Captive Diary of Catharine Carey Logan, Delaware Valley, Pennsylvania, 1763 | [
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24,195 | 0 | Grade 4-7-As a potential translator and bridge between two cultures, Nannie Little Rose is assigned by her teacher at the Carlisle Indian School to keep a diary in order to practice and improve her English skills. Beginning in broken English, Nannie tells of her incredibly difficult first year at the school, including entries detailing her previous life as her ability to communicate in English grows. From December, 1879, to October, 1880, readers follow a remarkably resilient girl, uprooted from her home and culture, trying to find a place for herself in a rapidly changing world. Loyal, caring, and creative, she is able to see a spirit helper in a kitchen mouse and willing to defy regulations in mourning the death of her dearest friend. Rinaldi depicts widely divergent cultures with clarity and compassion. Captain Pratt, founder of a school that forcibly strips children of their native culture, also provides vocational training and field trips, and responds to his students as true individuals. The body of the text is followed by an epilogue telling of Nannie's later life, an extensive historical note, and black-and-white photos. The period, the setting, and Nannie herself all come to life. An excellent addition to a popular series.Faith Brautigam, Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, ILCopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 4^-6. In a "diar-ee" form, written in broken English that realistically grows more polished as the story continues, 12-year-old Nannie Little Rose reflects on her life as a Sioux girl living at a Pennsylvania boarding school for Indian children. Rinaldi draws on material she unearthed about Richard Henry Platt's Indian School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania (including stories that appeared in the school's newspaper), to give face to Nannie, whose journal begins on December 1, 1897, and ends the following year in October, when she decides to become a teacher to help her people. The entries are a poignant mix of past and present--Nannie's life with her family, encounters with other students, the horrific death of a friend, the efforts of both well-meaning and misguided adults. They burst with details about culture and custom, adding wonderful texture to this thought-provoking book, which raises numerous questions as it depicts the frustration, the joy, and the confusion of one of yesterday's children growing up in two cultures. A solid addition to the Dear America series. For a similar story, try Shirley Sterling's My Name Is Seepeetza (1997). Stephanie Zvirin; Title: My Heart is on the Ground: the Diary of Nannie Little Rose, a Sioux Girl, Carlisle Indian School, Pennsylvania, 1880 | [
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24,196 | 0 | The daughter of the village veterinarian is determined to find homes for a litter of kittens born to the school cat. An especially sensitive and compassionate girl, she cannot tolerate the thought of the kittens being put to death by the school caretaker. Katinka Wolf reads the script in a British accent, doing well with the country accent. She strains a little too much to make her voice low for the male voices but does better with the females. This is a sweet tale with a happy ending. A.G.H. AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine-- Copyright AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.; Title: Kittens in the Kitchen (Animal Ark #1) | [
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24,197 | 15 | The text of this sumptuous, oversize book, based on an old poem by Gregory Gander (aka George Ellis), assigns a single adjective to each month ("Snowy, Flowy, Blowy,/ Showery, Flowery, Bowery," and so on). It's an ideal vehicle for Tafuri (I Love You, Little One), who clearly revels in lushly detailed, expansive nature tableaux. Birds dominate in most of the full-bleed spreads, and they exude the aery quality of the rhyme (the ruby-throated hummingbird that illustrates May's "Flowery" is breathtaking). No matter how diverse their shapes or sizes, the birds command a panoramic view of the landscape. For "Showery" in April, viewers may feel as if they are crouching in the marsh grasses next to a gracefully bending swan; a treetop view for June's "Bowery" features two lovestruck, rose-breasted bluebirds nestled among pink flowers, while below them a wedding takes place in a riverside garden. As she proved in I Love You, Little One (a copy of which turns up in the final spread, drawn from an indoor perspective), Tafuri's hand is surer when depicting creatures great and small than humans; the people in these pages have a wooden, almost perfunctory quality with one important exceptionAthe mother and baby in "Freezy" December, who suggest a parallel to the Nativity. An inventive approach to the rhythms of the natural world. Ages 3-6. (Oct.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.PreSchool-Grade 2-Tafuri adds her signature borderless, double-page watercolor illustrations to an old rhyme to describe perfectly each month of the year. The four-line poem has three rhyming words in each line; one of these words per double-page spread represents a month, e.g., "Blowy" for March; "Showery" for April. The large, clear pictures make a perfect presentation for sharing with a group, which will join in chanting the rhyme a second time around. Used with preschoolers, the art will lead to explanations of the seasons, conversations about activities, and reminiscences of shared experiences. Each illustration has enough detail and action to be used as a point-and-say book with very young children. Emergent readers will catch on quickly to the rhyme and will enjoy explaining the pictures. Older readers will appreciate the beautiful illustrations. A seasonal delight for a wide audience.Marlene Gawron, Orange County Library, Orlando, FL Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Snowy Flowy Blowy: A Twelve Months Rhyme | [
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24,198 | 0 | DEBBIE DADEY and MARCIA THORNTON JONES came up with the idea for The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids when they both worked at a school in Lexington, Kentucky. Today Debbie and her family live in Fort Collins, Colorado. Marcia and her husband still live in Kentucky.; Title: Phantoms Don't Drive Sports Cars (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, #32) | [
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24,199 | 2 | Verbal and visual elements work seamlessly together as Ms. Frizzle takes her students soaring around the earth to study climate change, through the atmosphere to understand the greenhouse effect, above solar and wind power installations to see alternative energy sources, and above their town to observe carbon dioxide emissions. Back at school and at home, they start putting energy-saving practices into effect. Given the breadth and complexity of the topic, this may be the most ambitious book yet in the Magic School Bus series. Cole and Degen carry it off with their matchless combination of intelligence, style, and grade-school humor. Grades 2-4. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: The Magic School Bus And The Climate Challenge | [
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