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24,600 | 11 | Shirley G. Webb is a retired TV ad writer who now writes wholesome stories for both children and adults. She is of Cherokee heritage and has a great love for the culture and traditions of Native Americans of all tribes.; Title: Tales from the Keeper of the Myths: Cherokee Stories for Children | [
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24,601 | 2 | This Time Around is the ninth novel published by Mark A. Roeder and he has plans for more. Although he never intended to write a series, his first novel spawned a second, then another, and another, until the "Gay Youth Chronicles" series was born. Information on his current and upcoming books can be found at markroeder.com. Those wishing to contact him may reach him at markaroeder@yahoo.com.; Title: This Time Around | [
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24,602 | 2 | Stephanie Lunianski is a retired New York City schoolteacher. Committed to helping children share her love of reading, she brings to this book her extensive knowledge of reading skills. Ms. Lunianski still lives in New York.; Title: Luke's Perfect Day | [
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24,603 | 18 | Eric Burnett currently teaches high school at the Singapore American School. In addition to the Best Book series, he is also the author of the series Kids Around the World and Portal to the Past.; Title: The Best American History Book in the World: ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW WITHOUT ALL THE STUFF THAT WILL PUT YOU TO SLEEP | [
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24,604 | 2 | Caroline Janover is a Learning Disabilities Specialist with over 35 years of diagnostic and remedial experience in public and private education. She graduated from Sarah Lawrence College and received Master's Degrees from Boston University and Fairleigh Dickinson University. Caroline has dyslexia and lectures nationally about the importance of humor, hope and perseverance in teaching children with ADHD and dyslexia.; Title: JOSH: A Boy With Dyslexia: A Boy With Dyslexia | [
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24,605 | 1 | Ralph Castaneda, Jr. has been many things, including an activity leader for children, but is currently a System Support Technician and the author of this book. A graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, he currently resides in Woodland, California.; Title: The Adventures of Larry the Lemur | [
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24,606 | 7 | Alyssa Huckleberry is 17 years old and lives in San Diego, California. Alyssa enjoys reading, writing, playing basketball, and spending time with her family and friends. It has been her lifelong dream to travel around the world and write.Ms Huckleberry can be contacted at authoralyssa@hotmail.com.; Title: Rescuing Racei | [
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24,607 | 7 | Michael and Norman's amazing sock-eating plants have been chosen for the Space Program. Stanley's duty is to pick up trash in the shuttle while Fluffy helps out with lab experiments on Earth. In the meanwhile, the boys' whole school gets involved in the mission- building a mock spaceship, trying space food...and counting down to blastoff! And who would believe those crazy sock-eaters would return home with some brand-new tricks!Have you read all the Plant books?1. The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks2. The Return of the Plant That Ate Dirty Socks3. The Escape of the Plant That Ate Dirty Socks4. The Secret of the Plant That Ate Dirty Socks5. More Adventures of the Plant That Ate Dirty Socks6. The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks Goes Up In Space7. The Mystery of the Plant That Ate Dirty Socks8. The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks Gets A Girlfriend9. The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks Goes HollywoodVisit Nancy McArthur?s website:http://junior.apk.net/~mcarthur/; Title: The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks Goes Hollywood | [
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24,608 | 11 | Norman H. Finkelstein, a teacher and former school librarian is the author of thirteen non-fiction books for young readers. He is the recipient of two National Jewish Book Awards and the Golden Kite Honor Book Award for Non-Fiction. He lives in Framingham, Massachusetts.; Title: The Way Things Never Were: The Truth About the "Good Old Days" | [
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24,609 | 2 | Jacqueline Dembar Greene is the award-winning author of more than twenty books and stories for young readers. She has written picture books, historical fiction and folktales and illustrated some of her non-fiction books with original photographs. She is a former teacher and journalist and a frequent speaker to student and adult audiences. Ms. Greene lives in Wayland, MA.; Title: Out of Many Waters | [
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24,610 | 7 | Alyssa Huckleberry is 18-years-old and lives in San Diego. This year she is a freshman at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo as a Business major. Alyssa loves reading, playing basketball, running, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. Alyssas first book, Rescuing Racei, is the winner of the San Diego Book Award for Best Young Adult/Childrens Fiction.; Title: Stealing Splendiferous | [] | Train |
24,611 | 0 | "Exemplifies the best of historical fiction, providing a real sense of the times, a plausible plot, and authentic characters.""--Horn BookJacqueline Dembar Greene is the award-winning author of more than twenty books and stories for young readers. She has written picture books, historical fiction, and folktales and illustrated some of her non-fiction books with original photographs. She is a former teacher and journalist and a frequent speaker to student and adult audiences. Ms. Greene lives in Wayland, Massachusetts.; Title: One Foot Ashore | [
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24,612 | 11 | Keith Halliday is a fourth generation Yukoner raised on ripping yarns about the Klondike Gold Rush and his pioneer fur trading family. After detours in the diplomatic service in Brussels and consulting in Toronto, Keith lives in the Yukon with his wife and four children. .; Title: Aurore of the Yukon: A Girl's Adventure in the Klondike Gold Rush | [
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24,613 | 9 | Barbara Brooks Wallace, born in China of American parents, had crossed the Pacific Ocean nine times before returning finally to live in the United States. Their first stop was always San Francisco, so that city has forever remained a mystical, magical place for her. It's not surprising that it one day became the setting for her Peppermints in the Parlor, forerunner of four Mystery Writers of America EDGAR nominated books, and two EDGAR winners.; Title: Ghosts in the Gallery | [
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24,614 | 2 | San Francisco author Jane Cutler has written fifteen children?s books, aimed at audiences ranging from beginning readers to young adults. One picture book, Darcy and Gran Don?t Like Babies, is a Reading Rainbow selection and another, The Cello of Mr. O, has been performed as musical theater in Japan and in Canada. She is on the web at www.janecutler.com.; Title: Spaceman | [
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24,615 | 1 | "A gentle story with an ethical and likable main character dealing with his own uniquences."Phyllis Shalant?s books for children and young adults include: Beware of Kissing Lizard Lips, The Great Eye, When Pirates Came to Brooklyn, Bartleby of the Big Bad Bayou, and the series, The Society of Super Secret Heroes. The author lives in White Plains, New York with her husband and a large dog named Ozzie. Visit her website at www.phyllisshalant.com.; Title: Bartleby of the Mighty Mississippi | [] | Train |
24,616 | 14 | Mike Bosco lives in northern Alabama with his wife and five dogs. They have four children and six grandchildren. He currently works for a large aerospace firm. This is his second published book for young readers. His first book Roodee, The River?s End was published in 2004.; Title: Wendell, Santa's Lost Elf: A Novel | [
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24,617 | 6 | Cheryl Crane is a graduate of the University of Michigan (B.A. English),Jerry Jenkins' Christian Writers Guild, and the 7-year Bible StudyFellowship (BSF) curriculum. She serves in BSF leadership in metro-Detroit. A mother of three, Cheryl is passionate about helping familiesrealize that God?s Word is alive and life changing. Crane makesadditional resources available at www.Life-ChangingWords.com.; Title: You Want Me to Do What?!: A Bible Study Workbook on Obedience for Ages 6-12 | [
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24,618 | 2 | Kristie Smith has been teaching for 24 years in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. She has a Master's degree in Educational Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Kristie began teaching blind and visually impaired students in the year 2000. She has written and published over 5 books that teach parents and professionals how to work with children who have vision problems. Kristie decided to write a book last year teaching sighted children how to read the braille alphabet through two braille cell characters named Dots and Dottie. She is excited that more adventures with Dots and Dottie are coming soon.; Title: Dottie and Dots See Animal Spots: Learning Braille with Dots and Dottie | [
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24,619 | 15 | Whether you're struggling to pass the AP Physics B exam, fighting a headache from your college physics course, or just want to understand how the world around you really works, Head First Physics will give you what you need to master algebra-based mechanics and practical physics. Designed for the way your brain works instead of a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep, this book offers a multi-sensory learning experience and encourages a deeper understanding of the material. Hey! You want to pass, understand and ...yes...even enjoy physics, so... Learn Physics the Head First way... Physics textbooks or exam prep books usually present you with all the facts you might need to know, in a quick-fire overwhelming way. In Head First Physics, the pace is deliberately slower to give you space to explore and make your own discoveries. For example, you'll spend a chapter solving clues in a treasure hunt competition--as you go along you'll find out for yourself how vectors work, and how they help you to win! The interactivity and self-teaching style is a huge contrast to the usual textbook method of listing every possible "fact" about vectors as quickly as possible.In Head First Physics, it's the exploration that makes things stickand makes the physics easier to learn. You're immersing yourself in the scenario and taking part rather than "reading along and nodding" from the "outside" like you would for most books.One area in particular where exploration is key is in the "crossover" between math and physics. Many students say that they can "use" equations or mathematical relationships in simple problems where it's possible to substitute values from the question into equations given on a sheet. But more complicated problems can be a real struggle, with students not knowing where to start, not knowing which values or equations to use, and feeling stuck in an "I don't get it" rut. Overcome Past Learning Struggles... In Head First Physics, you spend a lot of time building solid foundations and working out the "simple" equations for yourself. For example, you spend a chapter working out how to defend a castle--and by the end, you really understand how trigonometry works. And after implementing a training schedule for a thoroughbred hamster, radians and circular motion are no longer a mystery. The relationships between the math and the physics are clear when you go on to apply what you've learned to other areas, such as forces or orbits.Spending time on the foundations gives you a new depth of understanding, far beyond "find an equation, plug in some values." Faced with a more complicated problem, you'll be able to spot the places where you can break it down into simpler problems that you already know how to do.In Head First Physics, you find yourself in many different scenarios--designing a music player, fixing a pizza delivery website, helping the dingo catch the emu, going to Pluto - and so on! So instead of a problem set at the end of each chapter, you solve scenario-related problems as you go along so that there's always a direct application for what you're doing. Many of the problems have hints, and every time you flip the page, there are fully worked answers and explanations that you can compare with your own. No more wondering "where they got that answer from!"Another element that hones your problem solving skills are the Question Clinics. Each Question Clinic gives an outline of a typical "type" of physics question, showing you the buzzwords that help you to work out what you're supposed to do, and giving you hints about how you should proceed. Make Connections and See the Big Picture Force... mass... weight... momentum... impulse... potential energy... kinetic energy...The typical textbook approach to these topics is to say: "Here are Newton's three laws, in order. Here are some other equations for momentum conservation and impulse. Here are a couple more equations for potential and kinetic energy." This makes it natural for students to treat each topic completely separately, with a list of unrelated equations that are difficult to memorise and even harder to apply.In Head First Physics, it's the connections that are emphasized. You find out about momentum conservation while helping some pirates deal with a ghost ship, which you use to discover Newton's 2nd & 3rd laws and impulse. Your next assignment is for "Fakebusters" investigating a phoney "instant weight loss" machine, where you use what you already learned about forces to work out the difference between weight and mass and master the normal force. Being the physics consultant on a computer game helps you to consolidate what you know about forces, then you discover energy conservation while working out a way to lift the sword in the stone using physics. Head First Problem Solving Tips Don't try to memorize! That's got to be the most important thing. Physics is like a sport you learn best by doing rather than by memorizing. So the whole book's geared towards learning by doing, through solving problems as you go along. Start with a sketch, and write down all the values you already know on it. This gets the visual parts of your brain working and gives you a single reference on your page where you've collected together everything you know so far. Ask: "What's it LIKE"? Physics is about the world around you, and you already have plenty of experience there. Your sketch may remind you of a scenario you've seen before, or a similar problem you've previously solved, even if the "story" is different. Don't be afraid to have a go. The best way to solve a problem is to start it. You won't always see in advance how you're going to work your way through the problem, but as you sketch and write things down you'll often get ideas popping into your head that you can run with.Heather Lang has a physics degree, a PhD in the grey area between biochemistry and physics, and international caps at both chess and cricket. She has a great interest in educational and coaching methods and has run after-school chess clubs for a number of years, bringing many complete beginners on to national and international level.Heather has been able to transfer many of these successful methods across to her book Head First Physics. She is also the co-author of the Babar Particle Physics Teaching Package (Manchester University Department of Physics and Astronomy, 1999) and joint first author of a 2002 Nature Immunology paper with a lot of jargon and some pretty pictures in it.; Title: Head First Physics: A learner's companion to mechanics and practical physics (AP Physics B - Advanced Placement) | [
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24,620 | 2 | Robert Bruce Thompson is a coauthor of Building the Perfect PC, Astronomy Hacks, and the Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders. Thompson built his first computer in 1976 from discrete chips. It had 256 bytes of memory, used toggle switches and LEDs for I/O, ran at less than 1MHz, and had no operating system. Since then, he has bought, built, upgraded, and repaired hundreds of PCs for himself, employers, customers, friends, and clients. Thompson reads mysteries and nonfiction for relaxation, but only on cloudy nights. He spends most clear, moonless nights outdoors with his 10-inch Dobsonian reflector telescope, hunting down faint fuzzies, and is currently designing a larger truss-tube Dobsonian (computerized, of course) that he plans to build.; Title: Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments: All Lab, No Lecture (DIY Science) | [
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24,621 | 2 | Robert Bruce Thompson is the coauthor of Astronomy Hacks, Building the Perfect PC, and PC Hardware in a Nutshell. Robert built his first computer in 1976 from discrete chips. It had 256 bytes of memory, used toggle switches and LEDs for I/O, ran at less than 1MHz, and had no operating system. Since then, he has bought, built, upgraded, and repaired hundreds of PCs for himself, employers, customers, friends, and clients. Robert reads mysteries and nonfiction for relaxation, but only on cloudy nights. He spends most clear, moonless nights outdoors with his 10-inch Dobsonian reflector telescope, hunting down faint fuzzies, and is currently designing a larger truss-tube Dobsonian (computerized, of course) that he plans to build.Barbara Fritchman Thompson is the coauthor of Astonomy Hacks, Building the Perfect PC, and PC Hardware in a Nutshell. Barbara worked for 20 years as a librarian before starting her own home-based consulting practice, Research Solutions, and is also a researcher for the law firm Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge, & Rice, PLLC. During her leisure hours, Barbara reads, works out, plays golf, and, like Robert, is an avid amateur astronomer.; Title: Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders: From Novice to Master Observer (DIY Science) | [
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24,622 | 12 | Children's illustrated multi-language dictionary. The book features Scarry's whimsical, cortoon-like drawings of reality.; Title: Richard Scarry's European Word Book: English-French-German | [
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24,623 | 6 | Grade 3-6A collection of 50 easy games (some with multiple names and/or variations). Sectioned into games for one player, two players or more, for parties, and for prizes, there is something for everyone. An index sorts the games by age appropriateness and another organizes them by skill levels. Each one begins with the age level, the skill level, use (e.g., for a party, after learning another game, when you're bored, etc.). Next, the object or aim is stated, as is how to start, how to play, and how to determine the winner. While other books teach card games, this one is particularly kid-friendly, with cartoon illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions.Cynde Suite, Bartow County Library System, Adairsville, GA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Card Games for Kids: 50 Fun Games for Your Children | [
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24,624 | 6 | Kindergarten-Grade 5This useful volume is divided into six categoriesbric-a-brac, stationery, scented gifts, floral garden gifts, accessories, and edible treatswith 7 to 10 projects in each. Examples are magnets, bookmarks, gift wrap, birdfeeder, glasses case, and cookies. The book lists suggested age ranges for each activity, and an introduction explains the materials, provides safety tips, and recommends adult supervision. Each project includes a detailed list of materials needed, step-by-step instructions, approximate execution time, and photos of the construction steps and the finished product and any variations. The items are appealing to children and age appropriate. Both the written and visual instructions are clear and easy to follow. A great addition to craft collections.G. Alyssa Parkinson, Highland Township Library, MI Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.From decorated notebooks, bookmarks, and refrigerator magnets to edible treats, shell mobiles, and key rings, this inviting manual provides step-by-step directions for more than 50 projects, one on each double-page spread, that children can do themselves with adult supervision (at least one requires use of the stove). Some, which use clay and salt dough, are for messy crafters; others are for neat and tidy ones. There are sewing projects as well as fun art projects, such as painting round stones to make pebble pets with funny goggle-eyes. Instructions, suggested age level (a few are for crafters older and younger than the target audience), and time requirements for each craft are accompanied by lots of color photographs of kids busy with all kinds of activities. A good addition to the crafts shelves. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Gifts for Kids to Make | [] | Validation |
24,625 | 19 | Sara Lewis is an experienced home economist and food writer. She was the cookery editor of the UK's Practical Parenting magazine for over 12 years and is the author of many cookery books, including Kids in the Kitchen, The Bread Book and Gourmet Low Carb, allpublished by Hamlyn.; Title: Kids' Baking: 60 Delicious Recipes For Children To Make | [
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24,626 | 2 | Best friends Ivy and Bean return for a very welcome third outing. When Bean's desperate boredom forces her to the pages of The Amazing Book of World Records, she determines to break one herself, no matter what. But after her attempt to stuff 257 straws in her mouth falls short by some 217 straws, and her loudest scream fails to shatter her sister's glass octopus, she combines her newfound interest in one-of-a-kind stunts with Ivy's fascination with paleontology to purse dreams of fame in her backyard. Barrows balances the two girls' personalities perfectly, Ivy's quiet studiousness the steady counterpoint to Bean's restless ebullience. The odd happy piece of information "It took [Mary Anning] a whole year to get the whole [ichthyosaur] out. . . . Chip, chip, chip, a tiny bit at a time" is conveyed effortlessly without impinging on the terrifically childlike voice "Lookit! I got one." Blackall's black-and-white spot illustrations share equal billing with the text, punctuating the written narrative with wry, spiky visuals that capture the kids' personalities beautifully. The resolution deflates Ivy and Bean's ambitions but leaves both dignity and enthusiasm intact other record attempts can wait till tomorrow. Just right. -Kirkus ReviewsWhen Bean's teacher introduces The Amazing Book of World Records, everyone in the second grade vows to set new records. Bean tries stuffing her mouth full of straws, speed washing dishes, and screaming (with predictably disastrous results); finally, Ivy involves her friend in digging for dinosaur bones so they can become the world's youngest paleontologists. Barrows' dynamic duo is as appealing here as in the first two books, and emergent readers willidentify with their outrageous antics. Also intriguing are Bean's sister, Nancy (who never misses an opportunity to put down her sibling), and her ever-supportive dad, whose banana bread fixes almost any problem. -BooklistRambunctious second-grader Bean and her more conservative friend, Ivy, are back for another easy-chapter-book adventure. This time, a book of world records gets the class thinking of feats they can accomplish. Bean unsuccessfully (and hilariously) tries to break some records, then decides to be the youngest person to discover dinosaur bones and starts digging in the backyard. Ivy has read a book about Mary Anning, who found a dinosaur skeleton at the age of 12. Anning is held up as a model of patience and perseverance, two qualities from which Bean would benefit. Her father is home during the day, and readers see their wonderful, positive relationship. He supports their efforts and agrees that the bones they ve discovered are mysterious. It's not a terribly original story idea, but Barrows has a fine touch. Blackall's humorous drawings add to the fun. This is a great chapter book for students who have recently crossed the independent reader bridge. -School Library Journal; Title: Ivy And Bean Break The Fossil Record (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Ivy + Bean) | [
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24,627 | 1 | * "Pitch perfect for the beginning chapter-book crowd." --"Kirkus", STARRED REVIEW"Plenty of child-friendly humor. . . . This inventive, lighthearted fantasy should be a solid hit with young readers looking for a lively first chapter book." --"School Library Journal""Quite clever" -"Booklist"; Title: Lulu And The Brontosaurus (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) | [
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24,628 | 7 | "Half Upon A Time "has it all--voice, charming fairy tale characters with a twist, hilarity, and an adventure-filled plot.--Bookinistas Blog; Title: Half Upon A Time (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) | [
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24,629 | 2 | "Like Stephen Hawking, who becomes her hero, Melody discovers that her inner strength and intelligence are more reliable than most of the humans around her. She becomes an activist for herself, even as Draper challenges those who read her story to become activists for those who are different." -The Columbus DispatchUnflinching and realistic...Rich in details of both the essential normalcy and the difficulties of a young person with cerebral palsy. -Kirkus STARRED REVIEWThis powerful story by a two-time Coretta Scott King winner offers a wrenching insight into so many vital lives that the able-bodied overlook. If there's only one book teens and parents (and everyone else) can read this year, "Out of My Mind" should be it. --The Denver Post*Born with cerebral palsy, Melody, 10, has never spoken a word. She is a brilliant fifth grader trapped in an uncontrollable body. Her world is enhanced by insight and intellect, but gypped by physical limitations and misunderstandings. She will never sing or dance, talk on the phone, or whisper secrets to her friends. She's not complaining, though; she's planning and fighting the odds. In her court are family, good neighbors, and an attentive student teacher. Pitted against her is the "normal" world: schools with limited resources, cliquish girls, superficial assumptions, and her own disability. Melody's life is tragically complicated. She is mainly placed in the special-ed classroom where education means being babysat in a room with replayed cartoons and nursery tunes. Her supportive family sets her up with a computer. She learns the strength of thumbs as she taps on a special keyboard that finally lets her "talk." When she is transitioned into the regular classroom, Melody's undeniable contribution enables her class to make it to the national quiz team finals. Then something happens that causes her to miss the finals, and she is devastated by her classmates' actions. Kids will benefit from being introduced to Melody and her gutsy, candid, and compelling story. It speaks volumes and reveals the quiet strength and fortitude it takes to overcome disabilities and the misconceptions that go with them." -School Library Journal "STARRED REVIEW*Fifth-grader Melody has cerebral palsy, a condition that affects her body but not her mind. Although she is unable to walk, talk, or feed or care for herself, she can read, think, and feel. A brilliant person is trapped inside her body, determined to make her mark in the world in spite of her physical limitations. Draper knows of what she writes; her daughter, Wendy, has cerebral palsy, too. And although Melody is not Wendy, the authenticity of the story is obvious. Told in Melody's voice, this highly readable, compelling novel quickly establishes her determination and intelligence and the almost insurmountable challenges she faces. It also reveals her parents' and caretakers' courage in insisting that Melody be treated as the smart, perceptive child she is, and their perceptiveness in understanding how to help her, encourage her, and discourage self-pity from others. Thoughtless teachers, cruel classmates, Melody's unattractive clothes ("Mom seemed to be choosing them by how easy they'd be to get on me"), and bathroom issues threaten her spirit, yet the brave Melody shines through. Uplifting and upsetting, this is a book that defies age categorization, an easy enough read for upper-elementary students yet also a story that will enlighten and resonate with teens and adults. Similar to yet the antithesis of Terry Trueman's Stuck in Neutral (2000), this moving novel will make activists of us all. -"Booklist "STARRED REVIEWEleven-year-old Melody Brooks has a photographic memory, synesthesia, and cerebral palsy. She can't speak or feed herself, and her motor skills are limited to whatever her thumbs can manage. The neighbor woman who takes care of Melody while her parents work is determined that Melody will learn as much as possible, and she works tirelessly to expand the girl's vocabulary. Eventually, with the help of a communication device, Melody manages to show her teachers and classmates just how much she knows. The premise of Melody's cognitive skills being trapped in a minimally functioning body recalls Trueman's "Stuck in Neutral "(BCCB 6/00), and the theme retains its fascination; Draper's smooth style enhances the story, and there's a romantic element to the notion that Melody isn't simply capable but actually gifted. The drama is overplayed, though, with Melody's abilities implausibly superlative. Melody's school experiences are somewhat anachronistic, and her classmates are little more than a collection of cliches, from the special needs kids who are unfailingly kind and noble to the normal kids who are outspokenly rude. Draper is a master of melodrama, though, and Melody's story certainly doesn't lack that; she may not be a particularly believable character, but she's an interesting one, and her plight will do its work of making students think twice about their classmates, acquaintances, and siblings with special needs. -- "BULLETIN, "March 1, 2010Melody Brooks, in a wheelchair and unable to speak, narrates this story about finding her voice. The first half of the book catalogues Melody's struggles--from her frustration with learning the same preschool lessons year after year to her inability to express a craving for a Big Mac. Draper, whose daughter has cerebral palsy, writes with authority, and the rage behind Melody's narrative is perfectly illustrated in scenes demonstrating the startling ignorance of many professionals (a doctor diagnoses Melody as "profoundly retarded"), teachers, and classmates. 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24,630 | 2 | Liz Kessler lives on a canal boat in rural Cheshire, England, and has worked as a teacher, journalist, and editorial consultant. She says she first knew she wanted to become a writer at the age of nine, when she had a poem published in a local newspaper. THE TAIL OF EMILY WINDSNAP, her first children's book, grew out of a poem she wrote about a mermaid."From the Hardcover edition."; Title: The Tail Of Emily Windsnap (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) | [
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24,631 | 1 | John Lawrence's signature wood engravings grace the pages of many classic novels and anthologies. But to do the large bold engravings for THIS LITTLE CHICK, he chose to work in vinyl. He says of this book, "I always wanted to do a book for very young children and was delighted when a little chick turned up on my doorstep." John Lawrence's other books for children include THE MYSTERIES OF ZIGOMAR by Allan Ahlberg and A YEAR AND A DAY by William Mayne.; Title: This Little Chick (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) | [
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24,632 | 0 | Grace Lin is the award-winning and bestselling author and illustrator of "Starry River of the Sky," "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon," The Year of the Dog, The Year of the Rat, "Dumpling Days," and Ling & Ting, as well as picture books such as "The Ugly Vegetables" and "Dim Sum for Everyone!" Grace is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and lives in Massachusetts. Her website is www.gracelin.com.; Title: Starry River Of The Sky (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) | [
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24,633 | 3 | CHARISE MERICLE HARPER has written and illustrated numerous children's books, including "Just Grace"; Wedgieman: "A Hero Is Born; Wedgieman to the Rescue; The Power of Cute; Gigi in the Big City; Milo's Special Words; Good Night, Leo; Pink Me Up; When Randolph Turned Rotten; Fashion Kitty;" and "Fashion Kitty Versus the Fashion Queen." She lives in Mamaroneck, New York, with her husband and their two children. Charise loves creating art and stories, petting her cat, drinking coffee, and eating pie. Visit her at chariseharper.com; Title: The Cookie (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Bean Dog and Nugget) | [
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24,634 | 2 | "A.J.'s peppy account, the teachers' comical antics, plentiful hyperbolic humor, and cartoonlike illustrations make for an entertaining, fast-paced read that will draw series fans."--ALA Booklist on My Weirder School: Ms. Beard Is Weird!; Title: Back To School, Weird Kids Rule! (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (My Weird School Special) | [
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24,635 | 0 | * "A luminous masterpiece filled with pathos and poignancy." --"Kirkus Reviews", starred review"Abadzis doesn't just show Laika's plight. He makes you feel it in the core of your being. . . . Consider Nick Abadzis a name to watch from here on in." --"School Library Journal"* "Abadzis's tear-inducing and solidly researched graphic novel treatment of Laika's surpassingly tragic story is a standout, not just for its sympathetic point of view but for its refusal to Disnify or anthropomorphize the undeniably cute dog at its heart. . . . Although the tightly packed and vividly inked panels of Abadzis's art tell an impressively complex tale . . . where the dog becomes a pawn in larger political and bureaucratic scheming, Laika's palpable spirit is what readers will remember." --"Publishers Weekly", starred review"Space enthusiasts will . . . appreciate how much of the drama unfolds not only in dialogue bubbles but in the meticulous visual detail within wordless frames that captures the complex emotional responses of human participants pressured to sacrifice a dog they've come to treasure." --"BCCB ""Highly recommended for public and school libraries." --"Library Journal"Nick Abadzis is a British comics creator whose work has been published across the globe, from the U.S. to Japan. He based his book on the true story of the Sputnik 2: there was really a dog named Laika, and she touched the stars before she died. In writing his graphic novel, Nick Abadzis did thorough scientific and historical research, including traveling to Russia, visiting special Sputnik 2 archives, and interviewing experts in the field. He lives in London with his wife and daughter.; Title: Laika (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) | [
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24,637 | 2 | Midwest Independent Publisher Award"Imagine raising your kids without the help of "Goodnight Moon" or I"s Your Mama a Llama?" or "Hands Are Not for Hitting"."--Jennifer Garner, actress, Save the Children ambassador"This is a great book to have in your personal collection whether you are a parent, teacher, or caregiver, and an excellent resource to refer to whenever your children or students need a reminder about calm and peaceful hands."--Chasing Supermom blog"Highly recommended...ideal 'read aloud' book for parents and care givers."--Midwest Book Review"Offers youngsters an alternative to hitting and other forms of hurtful behavior, guiding them to a more peaceful and positive outcome in their dealings with other children."--School Library JournalParent Council(R) SelectionParents' Choice Approved"The simple but important message...helps children understand that they have the power to choose not to hurt people." --"Teaching Tolerance"Martine Agassi, Ph.D., is an award-winning children's book author and creator of "Hands Are Not for Hitting," which inspired Free Spirit Publishing's Best Behavior series. As a behavioral therapist, she has extensive experience with counseling children and families in schools, residential facilities, foster care, and private practice. Marieka Heinlen received her BFA at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and also studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London. She launched her career as an award-winning children's book illustrator with the original edition of "Hands Are Not for Hitting "and has illustrated other books in the Best Behavior series and Free Spirit's Toddler Tools board book series. As a freelance illustrator and designer, Marieka focuses her work on books and other materials for children, teens, parents, and teachers. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband and son.; Title: Hands Are Not For Hitting (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Best Behavior) | [
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24,638 | 0 | "As a teacher, I have already found this book an excellent starting point for children to understand rhyme. In class, the children wanted to try their own funny stories.""Griffiths's innovative book for beginning readers collects nine short, intentionally silly snippets propelled by kid-pleasing, tongue-tripping verse. . . . Denton's edgy, stick-figure-filled sketches enhance the zaniness factor and the offbeat, ironic humor." --"Publishers Weekly""Meant to be read as pure joy. It's a piece of candy eaten in secret between meals." --The Excelsior File / blog"Perfect for fans of Lane Smith's "Happy Hocky Family"." --"Kirkus Reviews"Praise for "The Cat on the Mat is Flat""Griffiths's innovative book for beginning readers collects nine short, intentionally silly snippets propelled by kid-pleasing, tongue-tripping verse. . . . Denton's edgy, stick-figure-filled sketches enhance the zaniness factor and the offbeat, ironic humor." --"Publishers Weekly""Meant to be read as pure joy. It's a piece of candy eaten in secret between meals." --The Excelsior File / blog"Perfect for fans of Lane Smith's "Happy Hocky Family"." --"Kirkus Reviews"ANDY GRIFFITHS is the "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Day My Butt Went Psycho!" and "The Big Fat Cow That Goes Kapow." He lives in Melbourne, Australia, and is Australia's most popular children's writer. TERRY DENTON is known for his humorous illustration style and has worked with Andy on many popular books. He lives by the sea in Australia with his wife, three kids, and a pop-up toaster that only toasts on one side.; Title: The Cat, The Rat, And The Baseball Bat (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (My Readers: Level 1) | [
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24,639 | 2 | Annette LeBlanc Cate studied at the Art Institute of Boston and was the art director for the animated television series DR. KATZ, PROFESSIONAL THERAPIST. She lives in Pepperell, Massachusetts. This is her first picture book.; Title: The Magic Rabbit | [
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24,640 | 2 | Praise for" Boxers & Saints: """ "Read this, and come away shaking." --Newbery Honor-winning author Gary Schmidt "Masterful." --Dave Eggers "Remarkable." --"The New York Times" "At once humorous and heartbreaking." --"The LA Times" "Epic." --"The Washington Post"Gene Luen Yang's first book with First Second, "American Born Chinese," is now in print in over ten languages and was a""National Book Award finalist and winner of the Printz Award. Yang's other works include the popular comics adaptation of "Avatar: The Last Airbender," and the "New York Times" Best-Selling graphic novel diptych "Boxers & Saints. The Shadow Hero," the story of the first Asian-American superhero is his most recent graphic novel. Sonny Liew is a Malaysian-born comic artist and illustrator based in Singapore. He is best known for his work on Vertigo's "My Faith in Frankie" together with Mike Carey and Marc Hempel, and Marvel's adaptation of "Sense and Sensibility." "The Shadow Hero," a graphic novel written by Gene Luen Yang, is his most recent work.; Title: The Shadow Hero (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) | [
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24,642 | 0 | Praise for "A Bad Kitty Christmas" "ZANY!" --"Publishers Weekly""BAD BEHAVIOR!" --"The Horn Book ""MADCAP DESTRUCTION AND COMIC ANTICS!" --"School Library Journal""A witty and original take on the old Christmas Eve chestnut, with a sweet twist to season the fun." --"Kirkus Reviews"Praise for "Bad Kitty" * "An alphabet book that should be in every collection. Even the alphabet-experienced will love this bad, bad kitty!" --"Kirkus Reviews," starred review * "Will have youngsters howling with laughter." --"Publishers Weekly," starred reviewPraise for "A Bad Kitty Christmas""Praise for "Bad Kitty""?Nick Bruel is the author and illustrator of the phenomenally successful Bad Kitty series, including the 2012 and 2013 CBC Children's Choice Book Award winners "Bad Kitty Meets the Baby "and "Bad Kitty for President." Nick has also written and illustrated popular picture books including "Who Is Melvin Bubble?" and "Bob and Otto." Nick lives with his wife and daughter in Westchester, New York.; Title: Bad Kitty Does Not Like Dogs (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) | [
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24,643 | 2 | "Vivid, distressing, and all too real...The multiple points of view create empathy for a wide range of characters and enhance the book's in-your-face reality. Important, insightful, and chilling."--"Kirkus Reviews""A disturbing and provocative novel."--"KLIATT "A disturbing and provocative novel. "KLIATT ""Vivid, distressing, and all too real The multiple points of view create empathy for a wide range of characters and enhance the book's in-your-face reality. Important, insightful, and chilling." "Kirkus Reviews"* "Both haunting and harrowing, the book deserves a wide readership, discussion and debate."--"Booklist, "starred review; Title: Give A Boy A Gun (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) | [
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24,644 | 1 | "A friendly sprinkling of Spanish words, warmly drawn relationships and a lot of puns all widen the audience for this spirited story." -- Publishers Weekly "Publishers Weekly""Deedy's masterful retelling of this Latino folktale has a rollicking voice imbued with sly tongue-in-cheek humor...A scattering of Spanish words adds zest to this fine read-aloud." -- Booklist "Booklist""Deedy's text sparkles with sly humor... The stunning acrylic illustrations are full of color, light, and humor... This wonderful book will delight children." -- School Library Journal "School Library Journal"..".lively and funny... Fun to compare with other versions, this telling has magic all its own." -- Kirkus Reviews "Kirkus Reviews""The humorous use of language, Cuban setting, and beautiful illustrations add to the book's cultural authenticity." -- REFORMA "REFORMA""The skillfully crafted acrylic illustrations capture the island's ambience... The text flows easily." (Starred Review) -- Criticas (Starred Review) "Criticas (Starred Review)"..".a spicy original retelling...attractive and culturally evocative acrylic illustrations are an effective match with the hilarious story." -- Book Links "Book Links"; Title: Martina The Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) | [
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24,645 | 2 | Jacqueline West, a two-time Pushcart nominee for poetry, lives in Red Wing, Minnesota.; Title: Spellbound (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (The Books of Elsewhere) | [
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24,646 | 2 | Adam McCauley has illustrated many picture books and chapter books for children, including the Time Warp Trio series. He lives in California. Mark Shulman is the author of Ann and Nan Are Anagrams, along with more than 55 other books for children and adults. He lives in New York.; Title: Mom And Dad Are Palindromes (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) | [
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24,647 | 7 | When Pete's friends don't want to play the same games as he does, Pete has a great idea he'll build a robot that will do whatever he tells it to. But when Robo-Pete gets a little out of control, Pete learns an important lesson about friendship."; Title: Robo-Pete (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Pete the Cat) | [
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24,648 | 0 | Praise for "A Bad Kitty Christmas" "ZANY!" --"Publishers Weekly""BAD BEHAVIOR!" --"The Horn Book ""MADCAP DESTRUCTION AND COMIC ANTICS!" --"School Library Journal""A witty and original take on the old Christmas Eve chestnut, with a sweet twist to season the fun." --"Kirkus Reviews"Praise for "Bad Kitty" * "An alphabet book that should be in every collection. Even the alphabet-experienced will love this bad, bad kitty!" --"Kirkus Reviews," starred review * "Will have youngsters howling with laughter." --"Publishers Weekly," starred reviewPraise for "A Bad Kitty Christmas""Praise for "Bad Kitty""?Nick Bruel is the author and illustrator of the phenomenally successful Bad Kitty series, including the 2012 and 2013 CBC Children's Choice Book Award winners "Bad Kitty Meets the Baby "and "Bad Kitty for President." Nick has also written and illustrated popular picture books including "Who Is Melvin Bubble?" and "Bob and Otto." Nick lives with his wife and daughter in Westchester, New York.; Title: Bad Kitty Does Not Like Candy (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) | [
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24,649 | 0 | Praise for Branches books: "These books should be considered for larger libraries wanting to enhance their easy-reader collections." -- "School Library Journal" "Plenty of drawings assist readers with plot development." -- "School Library Journal" "A nice stepping stone to more advanced chapter books." -- "Booklist" "We are absolutely desperate for these books. Thank you for recognizing and addressing [this] monumental gap in the market." -- Andrew Medlar, Youth Materials Specialist, Chicago Public Library Stella has a loose tooth! She hopes her magic glasses will let her meet the Tooth Fairy. But Stella meets Piper, a tooth bandit Night Sprite, instead. Piper rides a glittery scooter! But she s sneakyshe swipes the shiny coins the Tooth Fairy leaves behind. Can Stella keep her own coin safe from her magical new friend?"; Title: Tooth Bandits (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Stella and the Night Sprites) | [
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24,650 | 22 | Kent Osborne is a screenwriter, actor, and producer for film and television. As a writer and storyboard artist for such animated television shows as SpongeBob SquarePants, Camp Lazlo, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Adventure Time and Regular Show, he has received multiple Emmy Award nominations. He is currently the head writer for Adventure Time. Cartoonist Madeline "Mad" Rupert is the creator, writer, and artist of the webcomic "Sakana." REGULAR SHOW: SKIPS is her first published work from BOOM! Studios.; Title: Adventure Time: Banana Guard Academy (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) | [
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24,651 | 7 | Writer Bryan Q. Miller is best known for his work on TV's "Arrow" and"Smallville "(The CW), and DC Comics' "Teen Titans" and "Batgirl" comics, both of which were fan favorites. Bryan has also written several Spider-Man stories for Marvel Press. Fan-favorite and best-selling artist Kelley Jones is widely known for his acclaimed run on DC Comics' "Batman," which helped inspire Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight" trilogy. Kelley is also well-known for his definitive run on Neil Gaiman's "Sandman" for Vertigo Comics, and has worked for every major comic book publisher. This is his first work for Disney.; Title: Space Mountain: A Graphic Novel (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Disney Comics) | [
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24,652 | 0 | Praise for"Armadillo Rodeo"* "Brett gives her trademark, exquisitely detailed art a Western flair." "Publishers Weekly," starred review "Brett's distinctive style shines in these joyous pictures filled with the excitement and fun of a day at the rodeo... A delightful addition to the artist's canon." "School Library Journal" "The illustrative details add texture, realism, and a place for children to interact... This is a double story of armadillo and cowgirl, with dialogue that will make drama-loving readers cry 'Wahoo!'" "Children's Literature"Praise for Jan Brett* "Brett's rich interpretation of the timeless fable finally resolves--'There's no place like home.'" "Publishers Weekly," starred review for"Town Mouse, Country Mouse" * "Using an inventive layout, Brett retells a Ukrainian folktale with subtlety, clarity, and humor." "Booklist," starred review for"The Mitten" * "In this lavish re-creation of an old favorite, Brett uses unusual design techniques and meticulous patterning to bring the tale wondrously alive. . . . This is a delight." "Booklist," starred review for"Goldilocks and the Three Bears" * "[The] finely detailed watercolor and gouache art is a showstopper." Publishers Weekly, starred review for"The Easter Egg" "*""Beautifully conceived and finely wrought."- "Booklist, "starred review for"The Wild Christmas Reindeer""Jan Brett (www.janbrett.com) is the beloved bestselling author / illustrator of many books for children. She lives in Norwell, Massachusetts.; Title: Armadillo Va Al Rodeo (Armadillo Rodeo) (Spanish Edition) | [
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24,653 | 13 | Praise for The Very Fairy Princess series: "Three cheers for this princess whose magic comes from her confidence and determination rather than gauzy wings or shiny baubles." - "Kirkus""[Geraldine] lets kids know it's not necessary to be prim and proper to be a 'real' princess; princesses who just want to have fun will find plenty of that here." - Booklist"""The mother-daughter team successfully demonstrates an understanding of that magical stage of childhood in which determination, desire and dreams can transform reality." - Kirkus"""Geraldine radiates noblesse oblige, heedless energy, and a sense of destiny-she's Eloise crossed with Hillary Clinton." "- PW""""Readers will cheer this princess's gumption and almost unfailing optimism... Kids are sure to applaud this encore performance."" - Kirkus, "starred reviewJulie Andrews is one of the most recognized figures in entertainment, and a celebrated children's book author. Emma Walton Hamilton is an author, editor, arts educator, and theater professional.Christine Davenier has illustrated many picture books, including "Miss Lina's Ballerinas."; Title: A Winter Wonderland Surprise (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Very Fairy Princess) | [
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24,654 | 6 | ."..the prettiest coloring book of the season." Brittany Taylor "GirlsLife.com"."..a coloring book even adults will want to use." - "MarthaStewart.com"."..this book has multigenerational appeal. It's not just a coloring book, by any means. Some pages have space where the garden is incomplete so kids (and adults) can create a little flora and fauna of their own." - "CoolMomPicks.com"."..the prettiest coloring book of the season." - "GirlsLife.com"."..a sublime labyrinth of gorgeously detailed coloring pages, and yet it's so much more." - "TakesAVillage.net"..".a coloring book even adults will want to use." - "MarthaStewart.com"..".this book has multigenerational appeal. It's not just a coloring book, by any means. Some pages have space where the garden is incomplete so kids (and adults) can create a little flora and fauna of their own." - "CoolMomPicks.com"..".the prettiest coloring book of the season." - "GirlsLife.com"..".a sublime labyrinth of gorgeously detailed coloring pages, and yet it's so much more." - "TakesAVillage.net""Artist Johanna Basford is at the forefront of the grown up coloring trend. Her whimsical artwork just makes us want to drop all our responsibilities and color "forever."" - "Hello Giggles"Johanna Basford is an illustrator and ink evangelist who creates intricate and hand-drawn illustrations rooted in the flora and fauna that surrounds her home in rural Scotland.; Title: Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt And Coloring Book (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) | [
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24,656 | 0 | Praise for "A Bad Kitty Christmas" "ZANY!" --"Publishers Weekly""BAD BEHAVIOR!" --"The Horn Book ""MADCAP DESTRUCTION AND COMIC ANTICS!" --"School Library Journal""A witty and original take on the old Christmas Eve chestnut, with a sweet twist to season the fun." --"Kirkus Reviews"Praise for "Bad Kitty" * "An alphabet book that should be in every collection. Even the alphabet-experienced will love this bad, bad kitty!" --"Kirkus Reviews," starred review * "Will have youngsters howling with laughter." --"Publishers Weekly," starred reviewPraise for "A Bad Kitty Christmas""Praise for "Bad Kitty""?Nick Bruel is the author and illustrator of the phenomenally successful Bad Kitty series, including the 2012 and 2013 CBC Children's Choice Book Award winners "Bad Kitty Meets the Baby "and "Bad Kitty for President." Nick has also written and illustrated popular picture books, including "Who is Melvin Bubble?," "Bob and Otto," " "and his latest, "A Wonderful Year." Nick lives with his wife and daughter in Westchester, New York.; Title: Bad Kitty Does Not Like Video Games (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) | [
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24,657 | 1 | Praise for The Bad Guys * "[T]his book instantly joins the classic ranks of Captain Underpants and The Stinky Cheese Man. We challenge anyone to read this and keep a straight face." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewThe bad guys are about to have a very bad day! Mr. Wolf and his bad buddies have messed with the wrong guinea pigone who is secretly an evil mad scientist. And the nasty little furball wants revenge! Will they survive? Will they be heroes? And will they ever stop trying to eat each other?!? It s time for the Bad Guys to spring into action!"; Title: The Bad Guys In The Furball Strikes Back (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) | [
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24,658 | 2 | Praise forLlama Llama Red Pajama Dewdney gives a wonderfully fresh twist to a familiar nighttime ritual with an adorable bug-eyed baby llama, staccato four-line rhymes, and page compositions that play up the drama. Booklist With its sweet rendering of the trials of bedtime and separation anxiety, this book's familiar theme will be a hit with youngsters. School Library Journal"Anna Dewdney lives in southern Vermont.; Title: La Llama Llama Rojo Pijama (Llama Llama Red Pajama) (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Spanish Edition) | [
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24,659 | 7 | R.L. Stine is the creator of the bestselling Goosebumps series, which has more than 400 million copies in print worldwide and will celebrate twenty five years in 2017. Goosebumps is one of the bestselling children's series of all-time and inspired a popular television show, as well as a feature film starring Jack Black that opened at #1 at the box office. His other popular children's book series include Fear Street, Mostly Ghostly, The Nightmare Room, and Rotten School, and his first picture book, with Marc Brown, The Little Shop of Monsters. R.L. Stine lives in New York City. You can connect with him on Twitter @RL_Stine or Facebook: http: //facebook.com/rlstine. For more information, visit http: //rlstine.com and www.scholastic.com/goosebumps.; Title: I Am Slappy's Evil Twin (Goosebumps Slappyworld #3) (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) | [
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24,660 | 0 | Praise for "A Bad Kitty Christmas" "ZANY!" --"Publishers Weekly""BAD BEHAVIOR!" --"The Horn Book ""MADCAP DESTRUCTION AND COMIC ANTICS!" --"School Library Journal""A witty and original take on the old Christmas Eve chestnut, with a sweet twist to season the fun." --"Kirkus Reviews"　Praise for "Bad Kitty" * "An alphabet book that should be in every collection. Even the alphabet-experienced will love this bad, bad kitty!" --"Kirkus Reviews," starred review * "Will have youngsters howling with laughter." --"Publishers Weekly," starred reviewPraise for "A Bad Kitty Christmas""　Praise for "Bad Kitty""?Nick Bruel is the author and illustrator of the phenomenally successful Bad Kitty series, including the 2012 and 2013 CBC Children's Choice Book Award winners "Bad Kitty Meets the Baby "and "Bad Kitty for President." Nick has also written and illustrated popular picture books, including "Who is Melvin Bubble?," "Bob and Otto," " "and his latest, "A Wonderful Year." Nick lives with his wife and daughter in Westchester, New York.; Title: Bad Kitty Does Not Like Snow (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) | [
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24,661 | 0 | "The longer format lends itself to the complex subject matter, and the cheer and humor with which Jack and Annie face obstacles, along with their thoughtful contemplation of what they have learned, prevent the story from being too scary for its audience. Fans of the series will be delighted." ---BooklistMARY POPE OSBORNE is the author of the New York Times number one bestselling Magic Tree House(r) series as well as coauthor of the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker series, along with her husband, Will, and her sister, Natalie Pope Boyce. SAL MURDOCCA has illustrated more than 200 children s trade books and textbooks. He is also a librettist for children s opera, a video artist, an avid runner, a hiker, a bicyclist, and a teacher of children s illustration at the Parsons School of Design. Sal lives and works in New York with his wife, Nancy."; Title: World At War, 1944 (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Magic Tree House Super Edition) | [
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24,662 | 18 | Booklist Chatty and accessible, this book does double duty: it introduces Civil War history for readers who don't know much about it and supplies browsable commentary for those familiar with the big picture. Although Sheinkin apologizes for the dull textbooks he used to write in an author's note, his experiences give him the authority to tell the history from the inside, and he supports his material with an extensive array of source notes. His background also gives him a store of lively, interesting anecdotes, which appear here. Beginning with a look at the role cotton played in the history, his fast-paced narrative is broken into short, tersely titled vignettes ("Brother against brother?" "The bloody road to Richmond"). There's no in-depth analysis, but that doesn't equate with simplistic. The horrors of slavery and battlefield slaughter are clear, as are achievements of Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, John Brown, and many more... -- Hazel RochmanChatty and accessible, this book does double duty: it introduces Civil War history for readers who don't know much about it and supplies browsable commentary for those familiar with the big picture. Although Sheinkin apologizes for the dull textbooks he used to write in an author's note, his experiences give him the authority to tell the history from the inside, and he supports his material with an extensive array of source notes. His background also gives him a store of lively, interesting anecdotes, which appear here. Beginning with a look at the role cotton played in the history, his fast-paced narrative is broken into short, tersely titled vignettes ("Brother against brother?" "The bloody road to Richmond"). There's no in-depth analysis, but that doesn't equate with simplistic. The horrors of slavery and battlefield slaughter are clear, as are achievements of Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, John Brown, and many more...--Hazel Rochman "Booklist "Steve Sheinkin is the award-winning author of several fascinating books on American history, including "The Notorious Benedict Arnold," which won the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults, the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award for nonfiction, and received three starred reviews; and "Bomb, " a National Book Award finalist and recipient of five starred reviews. He lives in Saratoga Springs, NY.; Title: Two Miserable Presidents: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About The Civil War (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) | [
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24,663 | 7 | Eric Colossal graduated from the School of Visual Arts. During the day he works at a video game company, with credits including" Guitar Hero" and "Spider-Man 3." At night and on weekends he works on comics, cartoons, and indie games. He lives in Troy, New York.; Title: Rutabaga The Adventure Chef (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) | [
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24,664 | 22 | Dav Pilkey has written and illustrated numerous popular, award-winning books for children, including the Captain Underpants and Dumb Bunnies series; Dog Breath, winner of the California Young Reader Medal; and The Paperboy, a Caldecott Honor Book. He lives with his wife in the Pacific Northwest. Visit him online at pilkey.com.; Title: Hombre Perro (Dog Man) (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) | [
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24,665 | 12 | Baby's First Steps in Spanish is a great way to invigorate babies' minds and give them an extra edge for learning down the line.Created by an expert in linguistics, this program is based on well-known and proven principles of language development in young children. Babies and toddlers have a natural gift for languages. They learn them effortlessly, and, unlike adults, they can make the sounds of any language in the world.The audio CD surrounds babies with the sounds of Spanish through soothing lullabies, songs, rhymes, words, and phrases. The accompanying book for parents is entertaining, informative, and explains exactly what's going on in their baby's head. Best of all, the program is easy and relaxing--perfect for new parents with so little time (and energy) to spare.Key Features:* The program is based on established and accepted research in child language development* For newborns to 24 months* The book is fun and easy, and requires little time* The CD can be used in baby's nursery or on the goIncludes:60-minute audio CD, 80-page book and 16-page lyric sheet; Title: Baby's First Steps in Spanish | [
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24,666 | 7 | Book by Pierce, Tamora; Title: Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness) | [
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24,667 | 1 | Book by Cole, Joanna, Krulik, Nancy; Title: Magic School Bus Goes Upstream: A Book about Salmon Migration (Magic School Bus (Sagebrush)) | [
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24,668 | 5 | What's a little lamb to do about a fierce coyote that wants to eat her? Why, trick him, of course...and and trick him again...and trick him one more time! Here's a lively retelling of a Mexican folk tale by master story teller Verna Aardema, illustrated in bold, winning colors by Petra Mathers.; Title: Borreguita And The Coyote (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Reading Rainbow Books) | [
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24,669 | 12 | Book by Zeman, Anne, Kelly, Kate; Title: Everything You Need to Know about Math Homework (Everything You Need to Know about (Scholastic Hardcover)) | [
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24,670 | 14 | Book by Katschke, Judy; Title: Case of the Creepy Castle (New Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley (Pb)) | [
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24,671 | 0 | "A fanciful book in which a boy's imagination takes flight". -- School Library JournalCows can't fly but I don't care. One day I drew some in the air!And when a breeze blows the boy's drawing into the air, suddenly cows CAN fly! They're flying over his house, they're flying over the school, they're flying all over the place. Unfortunately, no one sees them but him. But he knows the truth -- if cows can fly, isn't anything possible?With a lively, rhyming text and hilarious illustrations, this appealing picture book is sure to be a hit.; Title: Cows Can't Fly | [
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24,672 | 7 | Book by Applegate, Katherine A.; Title: Everworld #03 Enter the En | [
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24,674 | 15 | ..".this picture book is a stunning combination of scientific fact, poetry, and artistic talent."; Title: Hello Ocean / Hola Mar (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (English and Spanish Edition) | [
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24,675 | 8 | A horse's life can be filled with love and tenderness. It can also be filled with meanness and cruelty. Black Beauty learns both sides of life in this classic tale by Anna Sewell.; Title: Black Beauty | [
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24,676 | 5 | THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. An argument among a lark, dove, vulture, and eagle sparks a competition to determine who can fly the highest. Highlights the importance of individuality as it acknowledges everyone's need for; Title: Eagle and the Wren | [
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24,677 | 2 | "This book will put readers and listeners in a Christmas.mood."; Title: Mouse's First Christmas (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) | [
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24,678 | 12 | 3rd Grade Workbook -Math Made East for 3rd Graders introducing math to 8-9 year olds Structured by grade and designed to cover the entire range of primary math learning, these guides build confidence through practice and provide a solid foundation in math basics; Title: Math Made Easy: Third Grade | [
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24,679 | 7 | Scholastic, inc edition of this great book - hardcover - marked as a "collector's edition" on the cover; Title: Reluctant Dragon | [
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24,680 | 1 | "Fresh in both concept and execution." --"ALA Booklist"Magnificently depicted."--"Horn Book; Title: Cross-Country Cat (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) | [
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24,681 | 16 | Book by Lee, Huy Voun; Title: In the Snow | [
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24,682 | 11 | Ed Shankman was born in the Bronx, New York, and lives today in Verona, New Jersey. As a creative director in the advertising industry, he has directed creative efforts for some of the world's best-known companies. Beyond the office, he has always spent his time chasing creative inspiration as a writer, guitar player, and painter. With illustrator Dave O'Neill, he has created five winning children's titles for Commonwealth Editions.; Title: I Went to the Party in Kalamazoo | [
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24,683 | 1 | 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for children of entomophobic parents This book was a great help in preparing my daughter for the coming onslaught of cicadas in the Washington DC area these past few weeks. She went from being weary and uncomfortable with them (no doubt behavior learned from her parents!) to being interested and curious to the point of picking them up and carrying them around when they arrived. --A customer5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book and so do my two nieces (ages 5 and 6 & 3/4.) The adorable illustrations and the heartwarming story of Cecilia have transformed cicadas from a scary menace into an animal that you'd want to pal around with. It's sophisticated enough to be educational, but simple and clever enough to share with a child of any age. The fundamental lessons of the importance of patience and love really shine through. If you live in a place with cicadas, this book is a must, and if you don't, reading it may make you consider a move. I highly recommend this book for any child with a curiosity about the world. --Karima Hassan5.0 stars out of 5 stars I absolutely love this book! I bought Cecily Cicada for my nephew Ben who is 1 1/2 and starting to discover the joys of bugs and everything of the like. He is mesmorized by the colorful illustrations and I really enjoy reading the story! The actual story is refreshingly unique, detailed and uses some great vocabulary, so for now Ben gets a kick out of the pictures and the name - he loves to try and say Cecily) and I'm sure he will grow into the depth of the story. I highly recommend this book for children of all ages! --Becky M. GrayKita Helmetag Murdock is the co-author of Cecily Cicada and author of the middle grade fiction book Francie's Fortune. She has an English degree from Boston College and a Master's in Teaching from American University. She lives with her husband and three daughters in Boulder, Colorado. Her mom, Patsy Helmetag, is co-author and illustrator of Cecily Cicada. Her bio can be seen at Broadneckwritersworkshop.com; Title: Cecily Cicada | [
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24,684 | 0 | I give Murphy Bear and 'A'. I like the content and the drawings..... And it's all wrapped around 'fun'! --Vic Braden- Author, School Psychologist and Legendary Tennis CoachI read 'Murphy Bear's Tennis Lesson' and thought it was terrific! --Chris Evert- Tennis LegendMaura is a USPTA Tennis Pro, an RYT yoga teacher and children's book writer. She has a B.S. degree in Elementary Education. Her passions are sports, kids, nature and Ireland.; Title: Murphy Bear's Tennis Lesson | [
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24,685 | 1 | Creator of the Invisible Tails Series, Davy Liu worked for Disney Feature Animation on classic films such as "Beauty and the Beast,""Aladdin,""Mulan," and "The Lion King." He has worked for George Lucas at Industrial Light and Magic and for Warner Bros. Feature Animation. His illustrations have graced the pages of Time, The Wall Street Journal, Business Week and many other publications.; Title: Fire Fish (Invisible Tails) | [
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24,686 | 15 | 'Our children need to be prepared for the challenges of the 21st century by learning about the opportunities to live far less wasteful lives. THE INSIDE STORY is a fun, colorful way to help kids become more aware of the process of recycling and the ways they can help invent a healthier future.' Gary Hirshberg, President and CE-Yo of Stonyfield Farm'Kathy Brodsky's books are truly a teacher's treasure! They can be used in every subject area and richly complement the curricula of several grade levels. A wide variety of units can be produced from one book! The stories will inspire budding young authors and the illustrations will captivate the listening audience. Kathy's books are reaching students far and wide --- bringing the love of reading, writing and illustrating to readers. A must for every elementary school library!' Sabrina L.B. Maltby, Teacher of the Year.'Kathy Brodsky has done it again! She's written another children's book that splendidly braids three strands: a journey through the mail system, recycling, and the change process. Kathy has done this seamlessly, thoroughly, and charmingly. THE INSIDE STORY appeals to the youngest child and to the more mature reader as well. Kathy has once again included questions for discussion and suggested activities for parents, teachers, and the curious child. Children will notice some old friends from MY BENT TREE --- the red bird, the bent tree, and the little girl. Where will we see them next?' Louise Forseze, Teacher, Mentor, Founder -- Peak Education PerformanceKathy Brodsky is a psychotherapist, poet and author living in New Hampshire. THE INSIDE STORY is her second picture book. Some of the same characters from her first picture book, MY BENT TREE, also appear in THE INSIDE STORY. Her first book, MOMENTS IN OUR LIVES, was published in 2004. Kathy loves spending time with family and friends, and she hates to miss her daily swim! For further information, see kathybrodsky.com.; Title: The Inside Story | [
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24,687 | 2 | Seven Spirals: A Chakra Sutra for Kids is a wondrous book that is right for all ages. Authors Deena Haiber and Aimee MacDonald have combined fantastical and wildly colorful images with a simple story of seven kids through a seemingly normal day. Combining their pictures with an approachable story to enlighten children and their parents to the meaning of the seven chakras was a wise choice. The book is suitable for children of most ages from three to 10 years. Younger children may fascinate on the vivid and colorful imagery, while older children can engage in a conversation about the seven wheels of energy located along the spine. <P> Haiber and MacDonald tell a sweet story while tapping into the essence of each of the chakras. For example, root chakra is told as tree reminding a girl of her home base, her needs being met and her comfort. While younger children may not be able to grasp the idea of a chakra or internal energy per se --Hartford Yoga ExaminerSeven Spirals: A Chakra Sutra for Kids is a kid-oriented explanatory book about the seven chakras and what they pertain to in daily life experiences. To illustrate each chakra, a different child describes experiences that reflect that chakra and its color. There are simple chakra explanations also at the end, and there is both the English and the Sanskirt term for each chakra on its page, with its accompanying color. Finally, there are simple suggestions for simple meditation exercises that kids can easily perform, general or specific to each chakra. Gently calming and positive in its message and outlook, Seven Spirals may be a key component to aid and assist children diagnosed with ADHD in learning and dealing with daily life stresses that interfere with learning and getting along with others. Seven Spirals is beautifully illustrated with mixed media works that enhance the tranquil effect of the chakra teaching and the meditational directions. Seven Spirals will be effective with a wide age range of young readers because of the depth of its content, combined with its simplicity in presentation. --Midwest Book ReviewSeven Spirals: A Chakra Sutra for Kids is a picture book by two stay-at-home moms from Florida. It is designed to introduce children to the seven chakras of the body, by illustrating the principles of each through short stories. Each story is loosely connected to the next one, and features a group of children. The first story, in which Tree explains human roots to young Rowan, is probably the easiest story to understand, as it is almost the most concrete of the seven spirals. The others will require much more thought, as they are increasingly abstract. I think that the stories and concepts are a little too abstract for young readers, but older, elementary-aged children would be able to glean some understanding through conversation about each one. The authors include a glossary of sorts in the back, which can help adults explain the meaning of each. Conversation with children can include brainstorming other ways in which each spiral can be used. Children of all ages will fall in love with the gorgeous, colorful illustrations accompanying each story. The youngest can learn the most about the seven chakras through the associated colors. Red is root, orange is sacral, yellow is navel, green is heart, blue is throat, indigo is forehead, and violet is crown. Make it more concrete by doing a life-sized body tracing, putting the colors in the appropriate locations, or by putting stickers directly on the child's body. Also at the end of the book, following the glossary, is a paragraph explaining how to "tune up" the chakras by sitting cross-legged and breathing slowly to empty and calm the mind. This concept will be the easiest for the youngest children to understand, and can help lay the foundation for later chakra exploration. --BookPleasures.comAbout five years ago, Deena and Aimee bonded over several hundred cups of coffee and a mutual interest in Eastern philosophy. Along the way, they also discovered that they were both recovering art-school geeks. Although they pretty much never agree on movies and, on music, forget it -- this apples-and-oranges duo did discover that, despite their differences, they really kind of dug each others writing and artwork. In fact, against all odds, these two silly kitchen-witches seemed to like hanging out together -- with a little bit of drawing, writing and painting thrown in every now and then.; Title: Seven Spirals: A Chakra Sutra for Kids | [
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24,688 | 2 | In Mommy Without Hair? My World Turned Upside Down, author Selene Benitone introduces four-year-old Jack who shares his story about his mother's cancer, the changes cancer brings to his home, and how his family faces her treatment with faith. Jack tells his story in simple, straightforward language with a positive point-of-view. And he reveals the sometimes humorous, sometimes emotional aspects of daily life in a family with a Mommy Without Hair. This illustrated children's book provides a teaching tool that makes cancer treatment understandable to younger children and connects families affected by cancer. Colorfully illustrated by Jeanne Seagle of Memphis, Tennessee, the pages move through engaging and warm scenes where Jack and his family talk openly and safely about his mother's cancer and her successful treatment.; Title: "Mommy Without Hair? My World Turned Upside Down" | [
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24,689 | 12 | Thumbuddy To Love- Ballerina Sue helps children stop thumb sucking in a fun and gentle way. Each book comes with a matching thumb puppet that can be worn day or night. The story book is about a Ballerina who needs her thumbs for the ballet competition and she becomes a hero for giving up thumb sucking. Each book comes with a success chart and stickers so kids can mark of their calandars and stay motivated. Recommended by pediatricians and dentists since prolonged thumb sucking can harm teeth. Thumbuddy To Love- Ballerina Sue is winner of the Mom's Choice Awards. Recommended for ages 3-6.LS-C; Title: Stop Thumb Sucking with Thumbuddy To Love's Award Winning Thumb Puppet and Adorable Story Book | [
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24,690 | 2 | Andrea Wulfing Van Ness, a former thumb sucker created the Thumbuddy To Love books along with their matching thumb/finger puppets to helpchildren stop thumb sucking in afun and positiveway without shame. Her grandmother made her a thumb puppet at age 6and she was soexcited, she stopped thumb sucking inaday! Inspired by this early accomplishent, she wrote all the Thumbuddy To Love books that accompany adorable thumb/finger puppets.Her third book, The Binky Fairy debuted in March 2011 to help pacifiers suckers let go of the pacifier gently. Her books have won a Mom's Choice Award and a PTPA Award (Parent Tested. Parent Approved).; Title: Thumbuddy to Love: Fireman Fred | [
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24,691 | 2 | Our times call for stories to instruct and inspire the young. This story, with its dreams and animals and its message of peace, is sure to warm the heart and challenge the perceptions of children and adults yearning for peace. --Matthew Fox, author of 28 books including Original Blessing, and the children's book In the Beginning there was Joy.When Lotus Alfred writes a poem exploring her notions of peace, her brother finds it and teases her. To Lotus, the teasing feels more like humiliation and she runs off to the beach. Her odyssey begins when a giant pelican swoops down and whisks her away to an enchanted island. Here the animals all talk and they tell Lotus that they are expecting her to bring peace to their land. Lotus is not convinced that she is the right person for this daunting mission, but she finds a magical pearl that reveals her innate wisdom. After a series of challenges Lotus finally finds the peace that she and the animals are seeking.; Title: Lotus and the Golden Pearl - A Young Girl's Peace Odyssey | [] | Validation |
24,692 | 2 | "Two things make Western Lullaby special. The message is simple and memorable, but wonderfully crafted to create touching visual images of home, family, wildlife and the rural mountain environment, all in peaceful harmony. Secondly, the clever illustration of this story is done exquisitely from cover to cover. It may be the finest I've seen in a children's book. Each page is a visual delight, complete with many details that will lead a young reader on a venture of discovery with each visit." -Chuck Schroeder, Executive Director, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum "What a beautiful book. It is extremely well done. The words are emotional and soothing. The illustrations are friendly and graphic. Every child who reads this book will fall in love with Mother Nature and her creatures. He or she will understand that Mother Nature is kind and gentle and that her creatures are a part of our human family. Wll done." -Red Steagall, Poet Laureate of Texas, Official Cowboy Poet of Texas.Lynn Estes Friess, (1940) was born in upstate New York and is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin. A proud mother of four and grandmother of 12, she resides in Wyoming. Author of three books, "Western Lullaby" which was the recipient of the 2011 gold IPPY award and the 2011 Gold Mothers Choice Award, "Jackson Hole's Carl Discovers Wildlife Art", and "Carl and the Mysterious Nibbler". The "Carl" title is the first in a planned series of books about an inquisitive chipmunk. With delightful illustrations by John Potter and written in an engaging style to introduce children to wildlife, the proceeds from the Carl books will help sponsor programs, exhibits, and operating support for the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Lynn currently serves as a Trustee to the NMWA and is on the Board of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, OK. Find out more at www.mariposaranchpress.com.; Title: Western Lullaby | [
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24,693 | 1 | 'Chrysa Smith has a way with words and poodles. She has created three lovable dog personalities with top dog Woody, poodle princess Daisy and adventurous Archie, in adventures that young readers in grades two and three can enjoy. No Dogs Allowed is sure to be a hit with children, whether or not they have a pet.' --Leslie Clark, Children's Librarian, Ocean City Free Library, NJWoody, Archie and Daisy--three small poodles with big hearts that will steal yours in these two new adventures...In The Princess and the Frenchmen, the poodles realize that living together doesn't make a family, but their willingness to share does. In No Dogs Allowed, Woody makes his own discovery---having fun is possible in the most unlikely places. Pat Achilles' enchanting illustrations bring an old-fashioned charm that perfectly fits the mood of the stories.' --Carmen Ferreiro-Esteban, Author, Two Moon PrincessWanting to read and associating reading with fun are two critical elements in developing a lifelong love of reading. In Book 2 of The Poodle Posse series, Chrysa Smith once again brings a delightful mix of poodles to life in the reader's imagination. Entering the world of the Poodle Posse is a fun and engaging journey for the young reader. --Diane Smith, Director, Roxy Reading Children's Program, PAChrysa Smith spent the past two decades as a writer--copywriter, promotional writer, corporate communications writer and feature writer for various national and regional magazines. Her work has appeared in Pool & Spa Living, Philly Style, Bucks County Town & Country Living, Pennsylvania Magazine, The Cooperator and others. Since the publications of her new children's series, she now spends her days writing and talking about poodles with school children, visiting bookstores, hosting publishing seminars, blogging and teaching summer writing camps at Temple University.; Title: The Princess & the Frenchman and No Dogs Allowed (The Adventures of the Poodle Posse, Book 2) | [
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24,694 | 2 | The Christmas Pumpkin by Debbie Reece brought a smile to my face. She has lassoed the greatness of wonder and tucked it amid the traditions that timely arrive on calendar conveyors. Routine often blinds the heart of such wonders, snuffs the sparkle eagerly waiting to ignite one with freshness. Imagination is the ability to look beyond the routine, beyond the obvious, into the excitement of, what if? We are too often confined to following the limitations of preset visions left by others for us to color within their lines. Lines too small to capture the jubilance of my imagination, the wonder that I behold when I look at the same. Debbie Reece challenges us to look past the known, the average, and dare to create something new. Life is captured and summed up by everyday wonders that expand our hearts and imaginations, and a green Christmas pumpkin is just such an occasion! This is a perfect stocking stuffer to encourage those who come behind us to see and appreciate the paths set before them, but gives the permission to add to it. To take hold of tradition and make it personal, to add our own flare and make it larger yet. Thank you, Debbie Reece for reminding us that life is full of great things, if we dare to see it! --Story Monsters Ink- Five Star PublicationsImaginatively written by Debbie Reece and charmingly illustrated by Ron Head, The Christmas Pumpkin includes a coloring page to design your own Christmas pumpkin. An inspiring story that proves that if you believe in something, you can make it happen, The Christmas Pumpkin is very highly recommended for school, family, and community library Christmas storybook collections for young readers. --Midwest Book ReviewsDebbie's book got me to stand up and take notice because it is unique, fun, and inspiring. How often are children's ideas discounted simply because they come from a young person? How often are children teased by their peers for suggesting something that isn't the status quo? The Christmas Pumpkin shares a valuable lesson with its readers- if you believe in something, you can make it happen. The best part about this message though, is that it is offered so gently readers don t feel like they're learning at all; to them, it's just a great story. This is destined to become one of my favorite Christmas stories because it goes right to the heart and inspires children to have faith in themselves and their ideas. The Christmas Pumpkin could become just as much of a holiday tradition in your house as the reading of Twas the Night Before Christmas. Buy The Christmas Pumpkin. You won't be disappointed! Her author visits are so entertaining and engaging. She is easy to talk to and interacts so well with children and adults of all ages. --The Children's and Teen's Book ConnectionDebbie Reece grew up near Baltimore, MD. After spending some time in Sumter, South Carolina, she landed north of Dallas, TX. Her son, Matthew, and his classmates inspire her stories- The Christmas Pumpkin and The Worst Day Ever!. She enjoys doing author visits at schools, libraries and conventions nationwide. Her motto: You are never too old to learn something new. You never know what you might say or do that could have an impact on those around you and change their lives forever. So just be nice.; Title: The Christmas Pumpkin (Mom's Choice Gold & Dove Family Seal honoring family friendly content) | [] | Test |
24,695 | 15 | Melissa C. Marsted is the author of six childrens books and the founder of Lucky Penny Press, launched with insurance proceeds after her house and most of her possessions burned in the 2008 Santa Barbara Tea Fire. Today, Lucky Penny Publishing, LLC, has grown to incorporate two imprintsLucky Penny Press, publishing books for children; and Silver Dollar Press, publishing autobiographies, memoirs, and nonfiction. A skier and an endurance athlete, Marsted has completed three 50K races and 12 marathons, including one along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru, where she was inspired to write the childrens book Pablito and the Speckled Bear. A graduate of Harvard University, with an M.A. in organizational management from Antioch University, Marsted now lives in Park City, Utah, where she serves on the Summit County Library Board and is a member of Leadership Park City and the entrepreneurship incubator, Pando Labs. Marsted has two college-aged sons, two cats, and a Jack Russell terrier, Aro.; Title: Buzzy and the Red Rock Canyons: Utah's National Parks (National Parks for Kids) (Volume 1) | [
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24,696 | 15 | An exquisite fairy tale told by a master artist. It tells of an enchanted journey made by a magic Monarch. Schim's exquisitely crafted pictures will enchant children. The story will help them to love and respect the amazing animals with whom we share the planet - the Treasures that are all around us if we would but open our eyes....Jane Goodall PhD, DBE Founder the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace --Jane Goodall PhD, DBEIt is easy to forget that this planet with its abundance of life is truly a unique treasure in the universe. Bust this is exactly what an old, world-wise monarch butterfly has learned. Now he wants to pass his wisdom along to a young caterpillar.Through exquisite artwork and engaging storytelling artist / writer Schimm Schimmel takes us on the old monarch's yearlong journey as he encounters some of the earth's most amazing animals.; Title: The Butterfly's Treasure | [] | Test |
24,697 | 15 | Mariela Kleiner was inspired to write this book when her daughter Hailey chose a grown-up book for her bedtime story, which happened to be Einstein's book, ''Relativity.'' She currently lives in Northern California with her husband and two children.Viviana Garofoli was born in Buenos, Aires, Argentina, where she currently lives with her husband and two daughters. Over the past 15 years, Viviana has illustrated over 20 children's books and has created illustrations for various editorials and textbooks.; Title: Meet Einstein | [
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24,698 | 12 | Betsy Thomson is an author, singer-songwriter, multimedia artist, and an experienced meditator and meditation/yoga instructor. She is the creator of Mitchell Hoffsteader. For more information about MEDITATION, MY FRIEND, Betsy and Mitchell or to purchase a book please visit www.meditationmyfriend.com or email thomsonbetsy3@gmail.com.; Title: Meditation, My Friend: Meditation for Kids and Beginners of all Ages | [
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24,699 | 0 | Danny Silk serves on the Senior Leadership Team of both Bethel Church in Redding,CA and Jesus Culture in Sacramento,CA. He is the President and Co- Founder of Loving on Purpose, a ministry to families and communities worldwide. Danny is also the author of five books covering the subjects of building successful relationships, a culture of honor and strong families. Danny and Sheri married in 1984 and have three children and three grandchildren.; Title: Chicken Coop Kid | [
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