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2,600 | 1 | Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of animals and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. As well as having great respect for nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich, mythical explanations for animal behavior. She is the author of the Warriors, Seekers, Survivors, and Bravelands series. She lives in the UK. Visit her online at www.warriorcats.com.; Title: Warriors: Code of the Clans (Warriors Field Guide) | [
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2,601 | 1 | Grade 4 Up This installment in the trilogy finds best friends Ravenpaw and Barley seeking help from the Thunderclan after being driven off their farm by rogue cats. Before getting involved, the clan has to deal with a group of raiders (one of them a familiar face from Barley's past) encroaching on their borders and stealing food. Jolley does a fine job of capturing the essence of Erin Hunter's Warriors series (HarperCollins) and integrating the numerous clans with their differing codes and loyalties into a tightly paced plot. Readers unfamiliar with the earlier books can easily become immersed in the story, save for the slight confusion of Barley being the main focal point of the cover when Ravenclaw is the narrator. Otherwise, sharply drawn feral and ferocious expressions heighten tension whenever there is a standoff and add a proper dose of frenzy to the action scenes. The black-and-white drawings may have some children lamenting the chance to see the colors of the gloriously described cat fur, but ultimately it won't matter with Warriors fans clamoring for anything related to the series. Joanna K. Fabicon, Los Angeles Public Library Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Ravenpaw and Barley have been driven away from their farm by a group of vicious cats. Now the two loners must turn to ThunderClan—led by Ravenpaw's friend Firestar—for shelter. Firestar takes them in and promises to help them take back their home as soon as possible, but ThunderClan is in great danger. BloodClan cats have been launching raids on ThunderClan's territory and attacking Clan patrols. Can Ravenpaw and Barley help Firestar and his Clan fight off their enemies? And will they ever be able to get home again?; Title: Warriors: Ravenpaw's Path #2: A Clan in Need | [
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2,602 | 1 | Michael Bond began chronicling Paddington’s adventures in his first book, A Bear Called Paddington, published in 1958. Fortunately, bears don’t need much encouragement, and Paddington has since filled the pages of twelve further novels, a variety of picture books, and many other projects written for the young at heart.; Title: Paddington at the Beach | [
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2,603 | 7 | Peter Nelson is a screenwriter who lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife, Diane, and their two sons, Charlie and Christopher. Herbert's Wormhole was Peter's First children's book. He wrote it without ever having met an actual alien or traveling through time, which made it a bit more challenging, but just as fun.; Title: Herbert's Wormhole | [
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2,604 | 1 | Over-the-top humor and adorably oblivious characters should inspire repeat readings. (Publishers Weekly)A terrific Halloween read-aloud. (Booklist); Title: Pumpkin Trouble | [
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2,605 | 2 | PreS-Gr 2-In this adventure, Mittens is at school for show-and-tell. At first, the gray-and-white kitten remains safely in his crate, watching Nick paint at an easel and write at his desk. When the children go to gym, though, the restless feline escapes his carrying case and explores the room, walking across the piano keys and jumping onto the bookcase. A loud crash as the teacher and students return brings Mittens to everyone's attention, at last ("Purr. Purr."). Each page of this beginning reader has one or two simple sentences and a large, uncluttered illustration that enhances the quiet tone of this story. Hartung's soft-focus watercolors will make children want to touch Mittens's fur and hold him. Youngsters will enjoy this humorous tale.-Janene Corbin, Rosebank Elementary School, Nashville, TN(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.With its feline star, school theme and mild suspense, this is another solid addition to early-reader collections. (Kirkus Reviews)Youngsters will enjoy this humorous tale. (School Library Journal); Title: Mittens at School (My First I Can Read) | [
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2,606 | 0 | Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. His major contributions in literary criticism, children's literature, fantasy literature, and popular theology brought him international renown and acclaim. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include, The Chronicles of Narnia, Out of the Silent Planet, The Four Loves, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity. Visit the C.S. Lewis website at www.cslewis.com.; Title: Childhood Chronicles Before Narnia: Boxen | [
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2,607 | 1 | Gr 4-6Hunter continues the series with this book that unveils the future of the new Skyclan. Leafstar is uncertain of her leadership abilities. Though the Clan chose her to lead the mixed pack of cats that make up Skyclan, she wonders if her decision to include kittypets and Twolegs is weakening it. When Sharpclaw, her deputy, begins to keep information from her and override her authority, she questions whether she can trust him. Then there's the growing affection between Leafstar and Billystorm, a day warrior who lives between two worlds. When the Twolegs ask for the Clan's help to defeat their enemies and free their homeland, Leafstar must rely on Starclan to give her direction and wisdom to make a choice that might endanger them all. The author continues to generate interest in these cats and their battle to survive in the wild. The characters are skillfully developed, with a range of emotions and thoughts that draw readers into their dilemmas. Hunter provides a satisfying conclusion where the traits of maturity, compassion, loyalty, and strength are upheld as desirable. She demonstrates through Leafstar that being a leader does not require coercion or bullying but that humility and relying on others is vital to the welfare of all. The manga at the end is an added bonus, providing a mini-adventure in cartoon form. Warriors aficionados will bury their noses in this super volume and won't emerge until they have whetted their appetites for the next installment with the sample chapters at the end of the book.Debra Banna, Sharon Public Library, MA© Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.“The characters are skillfully developed and Hunter provides a satisfying conclusion. ‘Warriors’ aficionados will bury their noses in the super volume and won’t emerge until they have whetted their appetites for the next installment.” (School Library Journal); Title: Warriors Super Edition: SkyClan's Destiny | [
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2,608 | 2 | When Bree asks Nancy to be twins for Pajama Day, Nancy isn't so sure. She wants to wear her elegant new nightgown. After all, it is unique! (That's fancy for one of a kind.) But Nancy is disappointed when Bree ends up being twins with another girl in class. It's hard to be one of a kind when being two of a kind seems like so much fun. . . .Young readers will love this sweet addition to the Fancy Nancy I Can Read series. With easy-to-read text, vivid illustrations, and a story to make you laugh out loud, this is a perfect choice for any Fancy Nancy fan!Jane O’Connor is an editor at a major publishing house who has written more than seventy books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Fancy Nancy series. She resides (that’s fancy for lives) with her family in New York City.; Title: Fancy Nancy: Pajama Day (I Can Read Level 1) | [
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2,609 | 2 | Dewey Marriss is stuck in a crunch. He never guessed that the gas pumps would run dry the same week he promised to manage the family's bicycle-repair business. Suddenly everyone needs a bike. And nobody wants to wait.Meanwhile, the crunch has stranded Dewey's parents far up north. It's up to Dewey and his older sister, Lil, to look after their younger siblings and run the bike shop all on their own.To top things off, Dewey discovers that bike parts are missing from the shop. He's sure he knows who's responsible—or does he? Will exposing the thief only make more trouble for Dewey and his siblings?Leslie Connor is the author of several award-winning books for children, including Waiting for Normal, winner of the ALA Schneider Family Book Award, Crunch, Miss Bridie Chose a Shovel, and Dead on Town Line, a young adult novel in verse. She lives with her family in Connecticut.; Title: Crunch | [
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2,610 | 1 | A menagerie of animals sneaks into the home of budding bakers Katie and James in this companion to Snip Snap! Whats That? (2005). The smell of fresh-baked bread attracts a crocodile, whodoes his bestto hide behind the coat rack. Then camel, snake, and zebra conceal themselves, too, as the kids wrestle for spoons, dump bowls, and generally make a mess. The arrival of a large brown bear creates a panic for everyone, but he assures the crowd that he only wants bread, anda feastensues, ending just before Moms arrival home. Visually inviting with well-balanced rhythm and rhyme, Yum, Yum!will be a read-aloud favorite. Preschool-Grade 2. --Ernie Cox“Visually inviting with well-balanced rhythm and rhyme, Yum, Yum! will be a read-aloud favorite.” (ALA Booklist)“Sweet with a pinch of spice, this rhyming read-aloud serves up one flavorful treat.” (Kirkus Reviews)“Teachers, parents, and librarians will want to share this with children over and over again.” (School Library Journal)“Bergman and Maland…serve up another deliciously scary encounter between children and wildlife…this one will last through repeated readings.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review)); Title: Yum Yum!: What Fun! | [
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2,611 | 2 | Jane O’Connor is an editor at a major publishing house who has written more than seventy books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Fancy Nancy series. She resides (that’s fancy for lives) with her family in New York City.; Title: Fancy Nancy's Haunted Mansion: A Reusable Sticker Book for Halloween | [
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2,612 | 2 | Jane O’Connor is an editor at a major publishing house who has written more than seventy books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Fancy Nancy series. She resides (that’s fancy for lives) with her family in New York City.; Title: Fancy Nancy's Marvelous Mother's Day Brunch | [
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2,613 | 2 | PRAISE FOR Follow Me, Mittens: “A good offering for brand-new readers...delivers on all counts...just what an emerging reader needs.”— (Kirkus Reviews)PRAISE FOR Mittens: “The beautiful physical immediacy of the new pet story will draw emergent readers. Preschoolers will enjoy the kitten’s story, as they recognize how it feels to be a small creature in a giant world.”— (ALA Booklist)Mittens wants to play with his friend Max. But where is Max?; Title: Mittens, Where Is Max? (My First I Can Read) | [
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2,614 | 13 | Baby-ToddlerA nursery school class of babies are fretful during a morning playgroup until a newcomer named Benny arrives. Benny rallies the now excited troops, and, as the title suggests, they form a makeshift band. Cheerfully marching with instruments, the babies parade around town, including to the market, where they get some snacks and cause some light mischief, before growing tired. The story concludes with the sleepy babies heading back to their nursery school, returning their instruments, and snuggling together for a nap. This adorable title makes for an engaging read, particularly for toddlers. While lively, the book never feels too frenetic or raucous. Gerber writes succinctly, with short, bouncy rhymes that fit well with the musical theme. Dyer's gentle illustrations, created using colored pencils and featuring several spreads, are detailed, with warm, muted colors and soft lines. The cast of babies are happily diverse, and Benny, the leader of the babies' band and the only child named in the story, is African American. While the little ones march throughout town, their adult caretaker is depicted alongside them, ensuring that they have safe travels. VERDICT A charming picture book that is sprightly in tone and text. A rollicking read-aloud.Laura J. Giunta, Garden City Public Library, NY“Gerber employs lilting syntax with bouncy rhymes [and] Dyer’s very softly hued illustrations fill double-page spreads that follow the toddlers, belonging to a myriad of races, on their adventures. Exuberant and full of fun.” (Kirkus Reviews)“Dyer’s soft colored pencil illustrations delight. An exuberant celebration of toddlers’ willful, can’t-be-stopped independence. Gerber’s carefully crafted rhymes and Dyer’s cherubic portraits balance tenderness and mischief on each page.” (Publishers Weekly)“This adorable title makes for an engaging read. A charming picture book that is psrightly in tone and text. A rollicking read-aloud.” (School Library Journal); Title: A Band of Babies | [
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2,615 | 0 | Amazon Best Books of the Month, March 2010: Celeste is not your average mouse. She lives alone, quietly weaving baskets with creative flair under the floor boards of the Oakley Plantation. However, Celeste’s world turns upside down with the arrival of the great naturalist John James Audubon and his assistant Joseph, who have come to study and paint the birds of the Louisiana bayou. Their arrival coincides with Celeste’s sudden displacement from her home below to a guest room upstairs. There she watches young Joseph struggle to create the backgrounds for Audubon’s bird paintings. As the two homesick souls strike up a friendship, the mouse secretly puts her artistic skills to good use; she simultaneously helps Joseph improve his compositions while aiding the wounded birds that Audubon captures for his studies. Nearly every page of author-illustrator Henry Cole's fine novel combines text and remarkable drawn images to tell the story of a mouse in need of a home of her own from the tiny creature's unique vantage point. Henry Cole’s A Nest for Celeste is a perfect choice for middle readers who enjoy animal adventure tales with a twist. --Lauren NemroffGrade 3–5—At Oakley Plantation near New Orleans, temporary home to naturalist John James Audubon and his assistant, Joseph Mason, lives a mouse named Celeste. Industrious and sweet, she forages for food in the dining room and weaves baskets of grass. Unfortunately, she is harassed by resident rats, and, attempting to assuage their hunger, she is trapped by a cat and unable to return to her nook under the floorboards. A chase brings her to Mason's room and there develops a friendship between the homesick apprentice and the little mouse. It unfolds that Audubon is no PETA advocate—he hires hunters to shoot birds so that he can pose them for his drawings. Some of the story is devoted to Celeste's persuading captured birds to pose of their own volition and so save themselves. The theme espoused by the book's subtitle is not well developed, however. Celeste does search for a home, and readers are shown the two naturalists drawing and feeling frustrated when the art does not come easily, but Cole's description of the emotions inherent in the theme does not evoke them in readers. The story's bittersweet conclusion is similarly unsatisfying. What sets the book apart are the charming pencil illustrations that appear throughout, sometimes filling whole pages—a story about making art, full of art.—Lisa Egly Lehmuller, St. Patrick's Catholic School, Charlotte, NC Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: A Nest for Celeste: A Story About Art, Inspiration, and the Meaning of Home | [
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2,616 | 2 | Is Nancy's Favorite Doll Ruined Forever?Fancy Nancy's sister, JoJo, can really be a pest sometimes . . . like when she put Easter-egg dye in the kiddie pool and dunked Frenchy in it! But this time she's done something really bad, and Nancy is livid—that's fancy for très angry and upset. JoJo drew a tattoo on Nancy's precious doll, Marabelle Lavinia Chandelier! Even worse, it's in permanent marker . . . that means it will never come out! When Mom suggests a fancy doll party to make Nancy feel better, Nancy is excited to accept. But what if the doll drama isn't over?From bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser comes a story about the love little girls feel for their favorite dolls . . . and their favorite sisters!Jane O’Connor is an editor at a major publishing house who has written more than seventy books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Fancy Nancy series. She resides (that’s fancy for lives) with her family in New York City.; Title: Fancy Nancy: Fanciest Doll in the Universe | [
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2,617 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2—Johnston and Cruikshank spin a slightly overlong tale of a freshly shampooed, hungry dog that runs off when he is irresistibly drawn to the smell of hot dogs. Gallivanting from place to place as he follows the scent of food, Farley mooches tidbits and affection wherever he can, including from a little boy at a party. As darkness falls, the now-scruffy canine encounters the sobbing boy, who is lost. Following his nose and retracing his steps, Farley leads the child back home and is himself found by his family, who have been out looking for him. The busy ink and watercolor illustrations contain some good action but little change in perspective. While children may be attracted to the goofy and lovable pooch, the episodic story line is thin. Libraries with a plethora of books featuring dogs, including Gene Zion's Harry the Dirty Dog (HarperCollins, 1956) or Cynthia Rylant's The Great Gracie Chase (Scholastic, 2001), may want to pass on this puppy.—Marge Loch-Wouters, La Crosse Public Library, WI Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Lynn Johnston is the creator of one of the world's most popular comic strips, For Better or For Worse, which began in 1979 and is published in more than twenty countries. A Pulitzer Prize nominee, Lynn's many honors include the National Cartoonists Society's Reuben Award and the prestigious Order of Canada. Farley, the Old English Sheepdog from her comic strip, is based on a beloved dog—of the same name—she once owned. Lynn lives in Northern Ontario, Canada.; Title: Farley Follows His Nose | [
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2,618 | 2 | Jane O’Connor is an editor at a major publishing house who has written more than seventy books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Fancy Nancy series. She resides (that’s fancy for lives) with her family in New York City.; Title: Fancy Nancy: The 100th Day of School (I Can Read Level 1) | [
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2,619 | 2 | Dan Gutman is the New York Times bestselling author of the Genius Files series; the Baseball Card Adventure series, which has sold more than 1.5 million copies around the world; and the My Weird School series, which has sold more than 12 million copies. Thanks to his many fans who voted in their classrooms, Dan has received nineteen state book awards and ninety-two state book award nominations. He lives in New York City with his wife, Nina. You can visit him online at www.dangutman.com.; Title: My Weird School Daze #12: Ms. Leakey Is Freaky! | [
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2,620 | 2 | Bob Shea has written and illustrated over a dozen picture books, including the popular Dinosaur vs. and Ballet Cat series, I’m a Shark, and Oh, Daddy! His characters and animations have appeared on Nick Jr., Disney Junior, and PBS Kids. Bob spends his days writing and drawing. He can be found online at www.bobshea.com.; Title: Race You to Bed | [
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2,622 | 1 | Kindergarten-Grade 4—It's time for dog brothers Cooper, Hooper, and Zoomer to get ready for school, but Zoomer doesn't intend to go today. He's busy doing a variety of ridiculous things: blowing the world's largest bubble, making a giant sand brontosaurus, building a dog-food castle, and more. Dad does his best to corral Zoomer and his brothers through their morning routine, but in the end, the pup is right when he claims that he is staying home. It turns out to be Saturday. Bright, fun illustrations detailing Zoomer's ambitious undertakings are the highlight of the book. A choppy story line and a narrative that lacks transitions between one event and the next create an overall feeling of disconnect, causing this attempt at humorous exaggeration to be more confusing than funny.—Amanda Moss Struckmeyer, Middleton Public Library, WI (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Zoomer looks to be a beagle, but from the front cover, which shows him pouring bubble bath into a backyard inflatable pool, its clear he has some very human abilities. In Youngs lively picture-book debut, Zoomers dad and two brothers try to get him ready for school. But he has other plans, starting with jumping on his bed and acting like a superhero called Power Puppy. He then proceeds to blow bubbles out of a tuba, build a castle out of dog food, and create a brontosaurus out of sand. Youngs illustrations are bright and detailed, with an appealing retro feel. He throws in plenty of whimsical asides (like the bird bowling happening on a limb outside the window), but its Zoomers imagination and resourcefulness that are the focus. When it turns out that its Saturdaynot a school day at allyoung readers will cheer on Zoomer even more. The last picture shows Zoomer and his family enjoying a day off courtesy of a colossal slide that ends in their backyard pool. Grades K-2. --Abby Nolan; Title: Zoomer | [
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2,623 | 2 | Jane O’Connor is an editor at a major publishing house who has written more than seventy books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Fancy Nancy series. She resides (that’s fancy for lives) with her family in New York City.; Title: Fancy Nancy and the Late, Late, LATE Night | [
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2,624 | 2 | Enter the world of Septimus Heap with this collection of previously unpublished papers.This rich compendium includes:The private journals of Septimus, Jenna, and Marcia Overstrand.ANGIE SAGE was born in London and grew up in the Thames Valley, London, and Kent. She now lives in Somerset in a very old house that has a 480-year-old painting of King Henry VIII on the wall. The seven books in her original Septimus Heap series are international bestsellers. She is also the author of the Araminta Spookie series. Visit her online at www.septimusheapblog.com or follow @AngieSageAuthor on Twitter.; Title: Septimus Heap: The Magykal Papers | [
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2,625 | 1 | "A cold snack on a hot day turns into a gleefully over-the-top winter fantasia....Summer (and maybe winter, too) will never again be the same with Zoomer around." --Kirkus, April 21, 2011"Young's illustrations are bursting with the contrast between the green of summer and the blue white of winter. They practically leap from the page and give the text amazing vitality. " --School Library Journal, May 2011"This amusing follow-up to Zoomer features very animated canine characters, peppy prose, and textured illustrations filled with scrutiny-inviting details...., this is an entertaining, beat-the-heat romp." --Booklist, April 15, 2011"Zoomer's second picture book is every bit as surreal as his first.. Readers will delight in the quirky juxtaposition of the dog's implausibly masterful ice sculptures with emerald grass and an azure sky." --Publishers Weekly, April 1, 2011Ned Young is the author and illustrator of Zoomer and Zoomer's Summer Snowstorm. He is a self-taught painter and illustrator whose playful sense of humor appears on a variety of merchandise, including prints, calendars, puzzles, mugs, and greeting cards.; Title: Zoomer's Summer Snowstorm | [
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2,626 | 2 | Ginger Foglesong Guy lives in Seattle, Washington. She grew up in Mexico, Arizona, Switzerland, and Costa Rica. She is also the author of the bilingual books ¡Fiesta! and Siesta.Ginger Foglesong Guy es la autora de numerosos libros bilingües, entre ellos, los favoritos ¡Fiesta! and ¡Siesta!, así como el compañero de este libro, My School/Mi Escuela, también ilustrado por Viví Escrivá. Ginger creció en México, Arizona, Suiza, y Costa Rica. Ahora vive en el estado de Washington.; Title: Siesta Board Book (Spanish Edition) | [
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2,627 | 2 | The weirdness never stops!Oh no! A.J.’s mom just got a job, so he has to go to After School Kids’ Kare. And Mr. Tony, the guy who runs it, is crazy. He wants to get into the Guinness Book of World Records by making the world’s largest pizza! Will A.J. and the gang beable to tunnel out of the child-care room and escape to freedom? Run for your lives!Dan Gutman is the New York Times bestselling author of the Genius Files series; the Baseball Card Adventure series, which has sold more than 1.5 million copies around the world; and the My Weird School series, which has sold more than 12 million copies. Thanks to his many fans who voted in their classrooms, Dan has received nineteen state book awards and ninety-two state book award nominations. He lives in New York City with his wife, Nina. You can visit him online at www.dangutman.com.; Title: My Weird School Daze #11: Mr. Tony Is Full of Baloney! | [
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2,628 | 2 | Jane O’Connor is an editor at a major publishing house who has written more than seventy books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Fancy Nancy series. She resides (that’s fancy for lives) with her family in New York City.; Title: Fancy Nancy: The Show Must Go On (I Can Read Level 1) | [
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2,629 | 2 | Nancy is all set to wear something special for Pajama Day at school. But when Bree and Clara show up in matching outfits, Nancy feels left out. Will this Pajama Day be as fun as she thought?Jane O’Connor is an editor at a major publishing house who has written more than seventy books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Fancy Nancy series. She resides (that’s fancy for lives) with her family in New York City.; Title: Fancy Nancy: Pajama Day (I Can Read Level 1) | [
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2,630 | 2 | Nancy prepares an elegant Easter affair in this fancy new lift-the-flap book!Throwing a fabulous and fancy Easter party is a very big job—and Nancy and Bree are in charge of decorating! This book includes thirteen flaps that open to reveal hidden surprises that will delight all festive Fancy Nancy fans!Jane O’Connor is an editor at a major publishing house who has written more than seventy books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Fancy Nancy series. She resides (that’s fancy for lives) with her family in New York City.; Title: Fancy Nancy's Elegant Easter | [
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2,631 | 2 | Kindergarten-Grade 2—Joe is a sloppy kid. He seems always to be surrounded by messiness and chaos. His grandparents lay newspaper under his chair when he eats with them. His pet frogs turn up in unexpected places. And adults are continually trying to clean him up, straighten his clothes, and improve his posture. But Joe's family loves him as he is. He tries to become neat with some limited success, and when his parents and siblings come down with the flu, he springs into action, bringing them socks topped off with ice cubes for their foreheads, filling the air with germ spray, and entertaining them with his corny jokes as they lie prostrate on the sofa. The illustrations are hilarious. This charming picture book is a wonderful choice for most libraries.—Mary Hazelton, Elementary Schools in Warren & Waldoboro, ME ENDDave Keane always loved monsters as a kid. Halloween was his favorite holiday and he dreamed of becoming a werewolf or a vampire when he grew up. Instead, he became a children's book writer and illustrator. Now he and his wife stay busy raising three little monsters of their own in Northern California.; Title: Sloppy Joe | [
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2,632 | 1 | PreS-Gr 2-In this charming twist on the original tale, Santa Claus replaces Goldilocks as the domestic intruder in the three polar bears' home. While they are out taking a walk, he eats their warm and tasty Christmas pudding, breaks baby bear's chair, and falls asleep in his comfy bed, which was "just right." Young readers will enjoy the familiar refrain of the bears as they exclaim in their different voices, "Somebody has been sitting in my chair!" Upon his discovery, Santa begs secrecy and leaves a present for each of them in return. The warm and homey watercolor illustrations are big and bright enough for group sharing, yet detailed enough for an entertaining lapsit. The bears are dignified yet adorable, and Santa is a traditionally plump little elf. Simple and satisfying, this is sure to be a popular holiday read-aloud.-Madeline J. Bryant, Los Angeles Public Library(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.What a good idea! Retell the story of The Three Bears (only make them polar bears), and have the role of Goldilocks played by Santa Claus. The general trajectory of the story is the same. The bear family finds the Christmas pudding too hot, so they head off to look at holiday lights. Santa is finishing his route and is tempted by the pudding, the comfy-looking chairs, and finally, that enticing bed. When the bears return, they are surprised but pleased to find a jolly old St. Nick snoozing. But in a flurry, Christmas calls. The Dyers do a beautiful job of reframing the tale into holiday fare. Their softer palette works quite well for a holiday usually seen in red and green. And while the bears are charmers, its chubby, havoc-causing Santa who steals the show. Preschool-Grade 1. --Ilene Cooper; Title: Santa Claus and the Three Bears | [
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2,633 | 2 | The weirdness never stops!Something weird is going on! Mr. Granite has been assigned a student teacher, and A.J. and the gang think she might be a vampire. Miss Mary lives in a cave and sleeps hanging upside down from the ceiling. Her boyfriend, Zack, looks like a zombie and plays in a heavy metal band. And worse than all that, they're British! Eeeeek!Dan Gutman is the New York Times bestselling author of the Genius Files series; the Baseball Card Adventure series, which has sold more than 1.5 million copies around the world; and the My Weird School series, which has sold more than 12 million copies. Thanks to his many fans who voted in their classrooms, Dan has received nineteen state book awards and ninety-two state book award nominations. He lives in New York City with his wife, Nina. You can visit him online at www.dangutman.com.; Title: Miss Mary is Scary! (My Weird School Daze, No. 10) | [
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2,634 | 15 | “Nonstop survival adventure.” (Kirkus Reviews)“Purpose driven survival tale…a plot lit up with extremes of privation and deadly danger.” (ALA Booklist)“Turbocharged wilderness survival story.” (Horn Book Magazine)“Exciting…The imagery is truly majestic. It will resonate with kids who have a healthy respect for the awesomeness of nature.” (School Library Journal)A Bear like no other . . .An accomplished Inuit hunter at fifteen, Nick Thrasher is about to bring home a caribou when he loses the meat to a fearsome creature never before seen in the wild. It's half grizzly, half polar bear. Wildlife experts will soon be calling it a "grolar bear."Back home in his Arctic village, Nick receives a letter from Ryan Powers, the half brother he has never met. On assignment for National Geographic, Ryan is coming north to photograph migrating caribou, and proposes Nick join him on a raft trip down the remote Firth River. Their adventure is barely underway when both are thrown into the freezing river, under a ceiling of solid ice. With nothing but Nick's knife and the clothes on their backs, Nick and Ryan fight to survive in a world of caribou, wolves, and grizzlies. All the while, the dreaded grolar bear stalks the land.; Title: Never Say Die | [
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2,635 | 2 | Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 2—With broad strokes and witty slapdashery, Proimos's light cartoon art and plotline carry some weighty themes. Readers are introduced to diminutive, cheerful Todd, his too-busy-for-quality-time parents, and his increasingly nurturing television set. "Todd loved his parents. But he had grown much closer to his TV." Only a few pages in, some adult readers will be shifting uncomfortably. The spread featuring Todd, his eyes unnaturally large and glazed over on one side, and the huge TV facing him on the other, won't ease their discomfort a whit. At this point, the author jumps into a hilariously exaggerated focal plot that manages to ease the tension and intensify the message. It all starts when neither parent is available to attend Todd's parent-teacher conference—and the TV volunteers. Amusing cartoon drawings in shades of gray, black, and persimmony-red against a white background and a satiric twist at the story's end further enhance this funny-scary cautionary tale. It's a hoot.—Susan Weitz, formerly at Spencer-Van Etten School District, Spencer, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.This cautionary picture book, though entertaining and meaningful on a childs level, might be more directed at parents. When Todds folks are too busy to deal with him, which is just about always, they plop him in front of the TV. Soon, the affable appliance has taken over most parental dutiesgoing to the parent-teacher conference (where it promises to cut down on Todds cartoon intake), tucking him in at night, playing catch, and even taking Todd on vacation. When the TV whispers to Todd that he is thinking of legally adopting him, Mom and Dad realize the gravity of the situation, but it isnt until Todd shows them that things can be turned off that they figure out what to do. A double-page moral to the story has the family enjoying quality time together, with Todd feeling more loved than ever and winning the Student of the Year Award. Proimos loose, comic art and plenty of humorous touches make for a fun read, and although TV isnt necessarily a villain, responsible parenting comes out the hero. Grades K-2. --Ian Chipman; Title: Todd's TV | [
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2,637 | 0 | "No child can resist Amelia [Bedelia] and her literal trips through the minefield of the English language-and no adult can fail to notice that she's usually right when she's wrong." -- New York Times Book ReviewPeggy Parish was born and grew up in Manning, South Carolina. Before moving to New York City, she taught school in the Panhandle country and in coal-mining areas. Her first job in New York City was with the Girl Scouts, and she now teaches the third grade at the Dalton School in Manhattan. Miss Parish is the author of several other books for children, including the popular Let's Be Indians.; Title: Amelia Bedelia Celebration, An: Four Stories Tall with Audio CD | [
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2,638 | 2 | Alec Greven has appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the Today show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Early Show, Good Morning America, and CNN. Alec is the author of the New York Times bestselling How to Talk to Girls, How to Talk to Moms, How to Talk to Dads, and How to Talk to Santa. Alec lives in Castle Rock, Colorado, with his family.; Title: How to Talk to Moms | [
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2,639 | 11 | Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 2—Imagination grows and spreads from the fertile pages of this book to the minds of young readers. Henkes's familiar illustration style invites children into a most unusual garden. It never needs weeding, the flowers are ever-blooming, and colors change just by thinking of them (even into patterns). "In my garden, rabbits wouldn't eat the lettuce because the rabbits would be chocolate and I would eat them." Jelly beans would grow on bushes. Tomatoes would be the size of beach balls, but "carrots would be invisible because I don't like carrots!" Intense pastel colors and soft navy outlines bring the perfect garden to life. Colors splash across the pages, matching the enthusiasm of the text. The vibrancy and size of the artwork make this an excellent choice for groups, large or small. A must for every library.—Carolyn Janssen, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OH Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.A young girls garden grows as big as her imagination in Henkes latest title that employs what seems to be the elements of his current artistic period: thick outlines; boldly applied, ice-cream parlor colors; and simple declarative sentences. After describing how she helps her mother water and weed, a young girl imagines her own silly and sweet garden filled with eternal flowers that can change color and pattern, chocolate rabbits, seashells that grow new seashells, and a giant jelly-bean bush. (No carrots, thoughyuck!) The storys shift back to the real world is visually and textually subtle and possible to miss, but kids are sure to forget any confusion amid the giggles and dreams the story inspires. While this botanical fantasy may end with a contented sigh instead of an impressed wow, it is still an enjoyable tour of an imaginary place and will plant creativity and satisfaction in young minds. Preschool-Grade 1. --Andrew Medlar; Title: My Garden | [
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2,640 | 2 | PRAISE FOR Mittens: “The beautiful physical immediacy of the new pet story will draw emergent readers. Preschoolers will enjoy the kitten’s story, as they recognize how it feels to be a small creature in a giant world.” (ALA Booklist)PRAISE FOR Follow Me, Mittens: “A good offering for brand-new readers...delivers on all counts...just what an emerging reader needs.”— (Kirkus Reviews)Nick is getting ready for Halloween, and Mittens wants to help. But the only thing he seems to be good at is making a mess—until Mittens finds his own way to contribute to the special night's spooky good fun.The youngest of readers will delight in the appealing kitten's easy-to-read celebration of a favorite holiday!; Title: Happy Halloween, Mittens (My First I Can Read) | [
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2,642 | 0 | Stosh thought he was finished traveling back in time. But then Ralph Branca shows up in his room one night, begging for Stosh's help. In 1951, Branca threw a fastball to Bobby Thomson that would become the "Shot Heard Round the World," a home run that won the National League pennant for the New York Giants and changed the lives of Branca and Thomson forever. Branca says the Giants were cheating, and he needs Stosh to use his power with baseball cards to go back in time and set things right.Stosh is determined to help, but he quickly learns that you can't change just one little thing in history. If he erases the Shot Heard Round the World, he may forever alter the life of a young rookie named Willie Mays.Drawing on wisdom from all the players he has helped before—plus the surprise return of some familiar faces—Stosh uses his power to travel in time using baseball cards for one last trip, in a fabulous finale to the adventure of a lifetime.Dan Gutman is the New York Times bestselling author of the Genius Files series; the Baseball Card Adventure series, which has sold more than 1.5 million copies around the world; and the My Weird School series, which has sold more than 12 million copies. Thanks to his many fans who voted in their classrooms, Dan has received nineteen state book awards and ninety-two state book award nominations. He lives in New York City with his wife, Nina. You can visit him online at www.dangutman.com.; Title: Willie & Me (Baseball Card Adventures) | [
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2,643 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1This musical read-aloud tracks an unnamed child through various nature-filled scenes and seasons"A cloud knows how to rain./The thunder, how to boom./A bulb knows when it's time to sleep/and when it's time to bloom." Readers follow along from farm to forest to seashore and back, ending at home with the big finale. "Andnot so very long ago,/on a moonlit nightyou knew how to tell me/that the time was finally right./The days know how to march along/no matter what we do./And I know how to love you,/no one taught me/I just knew." This sweet journey of nature and love is wonderfully illustrated with Dyer's softly artistic and realistic style, which has served many other picture books so well. She perfectly mirrors the mood and text of the story while providing welcome details and texture. VERDICT This lovely book is a great read-aloud for storytime or individual sharing. It also might spark discussions by children asking about how the mother knew "the time was right."Catherine Callegari, formerly at Gay-Kimball Library, Troy, NH“Ashman’s poetic verses are perfectly complemented by Dyer’s illustrations which portray the natural world realistically. Simply beautiful.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))“The simple yet artful rhymes are made to be read aloud to young listeners sitting on their own parents’ laps. Illustrator Dyer is the go-to artist for the softest and sweetest of artwork featuring young children, and she doesn’t disappoint here.” (ALA Booklist)“A gentle, heartwarming celebration of the continuity of life and of a parent’s love.” (Publishers Weekly)This sweet journey of nature and love is wonderfully illustrated with Dyer’s softly artistic and realistic style. She perfectly mirrors the mood and text of the story while providing welcome details and texture. This lovely book is a great read-aloud for storytime or individual sharing. (School Library Journal); Title: All We Know | [
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2,644 | 18 | PreSchool-Grade 2—More tribute than biography, Winter's picture book adopts the same reverential tone found in Nikki Grimes's Barack Obama (S & S, 2008). Yes, the facts of Obama's life can be found here. Readers learn about his brief interactions with his father from Kenya, his stay in Indonesia with his white mother and her new husband, his work in Chicago, election to the Senate, and nomination for the presidency. But Winter also includes speculations about Obama's inner questioning of his identity and endows his life with an almost messianic quality. After quoting Martin Luther King, Jr., he declares that Obama "would be the embodiment of King's dream—a presidential candidate whose very being was a bridge that joined nations." Ford's illustrations reinforce this vision of greatness, whether Obama delivers a speech in front of a huge American flag or gazes confidently into the future while skies clear behind him. Even his enthusiastic supporters may squirm at such adulation. Children deserve a more evenhanded presentation.—Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, Mankato Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.In an election year, no demographic goes totally ignored, including those who have quite a few years left before they can vote. Following a model similar to Nikki Grimes Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope (2008),Winters book focuses on Obamas upbringing, his travels between Hawaii andIndonesia, and how he was shuttledbetween parents and grandparents.The books refrainconsists of two questions Obamakeeps asking himself: Who am I? and Where do I belong? The nitty-gritty of politics are ignored (the word Democrat only comes up in the authors note); Winter instead focuses on inspiring messages of hope and change. Although filled with fewer specifics than Grimes book, thepaintings are more realistic. Interestingly, both books share some nearly identical illustrations, including an image of a tear rolling down the cheek of a churchgoing Obama. As with any such book, there is a danger in mythologizing a figure who is only beginning his political journey, but for young readers wondering about that man on the TV, this is a good starting point. Grades K-2. --Daniel Kraus; Title: Barack | [
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2,645 | 2 | Alec Greven has appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the Today show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Early Show, Good Morning America, and CNN. Alec is the author of the New York Times bestselling How to Talk to Girls, How to Talk to Moms, How to Talk to Dads, and How to Talk to Santa. Alec lives in Castle Rock, Colorado, with his family.; Title: How to Talk to Girls | [
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2,647 | 0 | Kindergarten-Grade 2–In 27 simple poems, Foxworthy takes readers on an adventure down Silly Street and back. In the heart of the city/Is a place people meet./It's this and it's that/And it's called Silly Street. Each selection describes one of the street's highlights, from Mel's House of Clocks that only sells socks to the Daily Parade to The Best Sandbox Ever. The singsong verses are good fun even if the rhythm sometimes falters. Colorful and detailed cartoon illustrations help bring many of the sights to life.–Julie Roach, Cambridge Public Library, MA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Jeff Foxworthy is one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country. He is the largest-selling comedy-recording artist in history, a multiple Grammy® Award nominee, and bestselling author of more than twenty-six books. He hosts the hit television show Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?; Title: Silly Street | [
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2,648 | 0 | Susan Hill has written two other stories about Ruby Raccoon: Ruby Bakes a Cake and Ruby Paints a Picture. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and two daughters.; Title: Alvin and the Chipmunks: A Chipmunk Family Christmas (I Can Read Level 2) | [
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2,649 | 10 | Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. His major contributions in literary criticism, children's literature, fantasy literature, and popular theology brought him international renown and acclaim. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include, The Chronicles of Narnia, Out of the Silent Planet, The Four Loves, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity. Visit the C.S. Lewis website at www.cslewis.com.; Title: Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Read-Aloud Edition | [
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2,650 | 2 | Learning to read has never been so delightful. (That's fancy for fun.) Fancy Nancy brings her humor and panache to the world of independent reading. With five magnificent stories in one chic box, this collection is perfect for the newest reader in your family!Jane O’Connor is an editor at a major publishing house who has written more than seventy books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Fancy Nancy series. She resides (that’s fancy for lives) with her family in New York City.; Title: Fancy Nancy Collector's Quintet (I Can Read Level 1) | [
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2,651 | 0 | Catherine Hapka is the author of many books for children of all ages. She is too tall to ride ponies, though her mare, Gerri, still looks like one. Catherine takes riding lessons twice a week and lives on a farm with Gerri, three goats, a small flock of chickens, and too many cats.; Title: Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian: To the Rescue! (I Can Read Book 2) | [
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2,653 | 1 | Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of animals and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. As well as having great respect for nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich, mythical explanations for animal behavior. She is the author of the Warriors, Seekers, Survivors, and Bravelands series. She lives in the UK. Visit her online at www.warriorcats.com.; Title: Seekers: Toklo's Story (Seekers Manga) | [
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2,654 | 1 | Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of animals and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. As well as having great respect for nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich, mythical explanations for animal behavior. She is the author of the Warriors, Seekers, Survivors, and Bravelands series. She lives in the UK. Visit her online at www.warriorcats.com.; Title: Seekers: Kallik's Adventure (Seekers Manga) | [
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2,655 | 2 | This relaxed and rhyming recitation of rules can make library orientations for young patrons less daunting and more fun. Fifteen points of etiquette, applicable to any kind of library, are introduced and then demonstrated by anthropomorphized animals, rendered in acrylic paint and ink. This should definitely help little ones remember to Read it, dont eat it. / No dog-ears, please. / Find someplace else to sneeze. / Borrow, dont steal. / TRY not to squeal. / Rips and tears wont magically heal. Butthe story isnot all about donts. Everyone is enthusiastically encouraged to enjoy books and toshare with a friend / a sister, a brother. The page backgroundsalternate between solid bold colors and bright open white space, which will show well when held up in front of a large group. Pair this with Carrie Finns Manners in the Library (2007) and Pat Millers Were Going on a Book Hunt (2008). Preschool-Grade 1. --Andrew Medlar“A picture book sure to make every librarian’s heart sing…[it] is simple enough to use with preschool children and funny enough to be appreciated by early readers.” (School Library Journal (starred review))“Ideal for preschool storytimes; librarians will love it.” (Kirkus Reviews)“Simple, direct and knowingly funny, this book is worthy of a permanent spot on the desks of youth librarians everywhere.” (Publishers Weekly); Title: Read It, Don't Eat It! | [
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2,656 | 2 | PreS—An eager little dog is looking for someone to play with when her ball bounces down a hill into town. A colorful spread shows the park and four buildings set around it, with many children and adults playing and going about their business. Maggie searches for her ball everywhere, circling the town and looking in all the shop windows. The illustrations are bright and big, as is the minimal text, making the oversize book a winner for preschool storytimes as well as for individual perusings where the ample small details will fascinate children. Eventually, Maggie ends up disconsolately resting near a bench occupied by a girl reading—but wait—is there a yellow ball next to the bench? The little girl asks Maggie to play ball with her, and the pup delightedly complies. The pictures of the dog bursting with joy and happiness when she finds her ball and a friend are priceless.—Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Maggie, an eager chocolate-colored dog with expressive eyes, chases a yellow ball through a small town in this interactive, call-and-response title. Small readers will delight in hunting with her as she cavorts past a market, a pizzeria, a clock shop, and a pet store. Details abound in two-page spreads that have a folk-art feela departure for George, whose previous picture books have mostly been done in a realistic style. Small eyes will have to scan closely to tell if the yellow circular objects they see are a ball or simply a pocket watch, a lemon, or a ball of yarn: Is that Maggies ball? No. Overviews of the town offer more opportunities to pick out a plethora of circular items (among them a unicycle, hula hoop, and barbells) in a primary-colored sea of activity. The ending features Maggie fetchingly jumping for joy as she teams up with a small girl to play catch. Less challenging than Jean Marzollo's I Spy series, this makes for a good beginning lesson in the fun of concentration. Preschool. --Karen Cruze; Title: Maggie's Ball | [
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2,657 | 2 | Mathilda lives in a small world with green grass and gray sheep. Then she spies an orange balloon floating in the air. She had never seen anything so magnificent. Suddenly, Mathilda has a new thought: Orange balloon . . . That's me! The other sheep laugh: You're a gray sheep. And you'll always be a gray sheep. But Mathilda disagrees. She identifies herself with the balloon and finds she can fly, and that she's tough like an orange tiger, and as warm as the sun. And if she can be an orange balloon, she can be anything. The message of empowerment may be a bit muddled for the target audience, but they'll certainly enjoy looking at the charming line-and-watercolor illustrations, as effervescent as an orange balloon. And even if little ones don't quite understand how a gray sheep (who actually sports a yellow glow) can be an orange balloon, they'll get the idea that imagination can take them right up in the air. Preschool-Grade 1. --Ilene CooperRandall de Sève made her debut as an author with the New York Times bestseller Toy Boat, illustrated by Loren Long. She is also the author of The Duchess of Whimsy, illustrated by her husband, Peter de Sève. Randall lives with him and their two daughters in Brooklyn, New York.; Title: Mathilda and the Orange Balloon | [
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2,658 | 2 | What comes after 1 + 1?Just about anything!In this fanciful collection, Amy Krouse Rosenthal puts together unexpected combinations that always add up to something special. Whether it's "wishes + frosting = birthday" or "birds + buds = spring," each equation is a small delight. This Plus That shows again and again that life's total experience is always greater than the sum of its parts.Amy Krouse Rosenthal wrote more than thirty picture books, including the New York Times bestsellers I Wish You More, Uni the Unicorn, Plant a Kiss, and Exclamation Mark. A contributor to National Public Radio, a TED collaborator and speaker, a filmmaker, and the author of two groundbreaking adult memoirs, Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life and Textbook Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Amy raised her three children with her husband on a tree-lined street in Chicago.; Title: This Plus That: Life's Little Equations | [
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2,659 | 1 | Who knew the Easter Bunny had an assistant? Well, in this picture book, he does, and he is a skunk. When the Easter Bunny sets out to teach Skunk the ways of Easter egg dyeing, in five simple steps, they immediately run into problems. Skunk gets so excited by step 1hard-boiling the eggsthat he emits an odor. It is not a small odor either. Please try to control yourself, says Bunny, but steps 2 through 3 are also exciting, so step 4 becomes necessary: REMOVE SKUNK FROM ROOM (push if necessary). Luckily, a nose peg for Bunny brings happy harmony. Thomas thickly outlined characters, set on Easter eggcolored backgrounds, are hilarious, with their rabbity teeth, bulging eyes, and expressive eyebrows. Children will likely enjoy the yellowish haze that sets in whenever Skunk getsahemexcited as well as Bunnys reactions. The books final spread offers simple directions for making the Easter Bunnys eggs. Preschool-Kindergarten. --Ann KelleyPraise for What Will Fat Cat Sit On?: “Fun to read aloud, it would also make an effective early reader for preschoolers.” (New York Times Book Review); Title: The Easter Bunny's Assistant | [
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2,660 | 2 | Jennifer Finney Boylan is the author of more than a dozen books, including a bestselling memoir, a collection of short stories entitled Remind Me to Murder You Later, and three novels for adults. Her novel Getting In won the Alex Award from the American Library Association in 1998 for an adult novel with special appeal to young adult readers. Since 1988 she has been a professor of English at Colby College.Jenny Boylan lives at the end of a dirt road in Maine with a Sasquatch, a wind elemental, two weredogs, and a leprechaun.; Title: Falcon Quinn and the Crimson Vapor | [
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2,661 | 2 | Salutations to the enthusiastic and energetic Cat the Cat, the next certain-to-be-iconic character from the creator of multiple Geisel Award and Caldecott Honorwinning titles. In Willems signature style of thick outlines, basic pleasing colors, clean layouts, and bold, legible fonts, the story follows Cat across the playground as she starts a dialogue with everyone she sees: Can you fly, Bee the Bee? / Watch me! / Go, Bee the Bee! Bird the Bird and Bat the Bat also take their turns in the air as dotted lines and sounds (Buzz!, Flap!, Flutter!) follow their aerial paths across the pages. The perfect amount of tension comes when the animals discover Rhino the Rhino atop a pigeon-shaped spring rider. Do you think Rhino can fly? You bet, and soon the whole gang is zooming along in an airplane, having a blast, as will the audience. Kids just beginning to be beginning readers will welcome the arrival of Cat the Cat and her friends. Preschool-Grade 1. --Andrew MedlarMo Willems knows a Good Idea when he sees one. A three-time Caldecott Honor winner (for Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Knuffle Bunny, and Knuffle Bunny Too), he also won two Geisel Medals and two Geisel Honors for his Elephant and Piggie books. His books are perennial New York Times bestsellers, including Knuffle Bunny Free, Hooray for Amanda & Her Alligator!, and the Cat the Cat series. Before he turned to making picture books, Mo was a writer and animator on Sesame Street, where he won six Emmys. Mo lives with his family in Massachusetts.; Title: Let's Say Hi to Friends Who Fly! (Cat the Cat Series) | [
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2,662 | 2 | The 10-year-old author of How to Talk to Girls and, most recently, How to Talk to Moms, now offers insight on fathers. Chapters include The Two Sides of Dad (a good side and a bad side—It totally depends on his mood and your attitude); What Dads Like (honest, helpful, good kids); and The Power of the Father (If you are playing chess, Dad won't go easy on you). While the dad characteristics aren't universal, with Acedera's understated line art and an attractive design, this is a tailor-made gift. All ages. (May) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Alec Greven has appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the Today show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Early Show, Good Morning America, and CNN. Alec is the author of the New York Times bestselling How to Talk to Girls, How to Talk to Moms, How to Talk to Dads, and How to Talk to Santa. Alec lives in Castle Rock, Colorado, with his family.; Title: How to Talk to Dads | [
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2,663 | 2 | “Children will enjoy pouring over the detail on these pages—only Edward would keep a box of tangled yo-yos, old stinky sneakers, and fish heads. Give this book to your favorite collector and they might just start purging.” (ALA Booklist)“The bright cartoon illustrations are quite appealing, and there’s a lot going on in the pages.” (School Library Journal)Margie Palatini is the author of many outrageously funny books for children, including Piggie Pie!, illustrated by Howard Fine; Moosetache, Mooseltoe, and the Bad Boys series, all illustrated by Henry Cole; The Cheese, illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher; No Biting, Louise, illustrated by Matthew Reinhart; and Gorgonzola, illustrated by Tim Bowers. She lives with her family in New Jersey.; Title: Stuff | [
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2,664 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1 Instead of the expected bemoaning of an often-dreaded activity, Cat's friends are amenable and already in the process of getting to bed. Each spread shows her announcing, Time to sleep, which is followed by a character's name. Cat's pals all appear midway through a familiar step in the process. Sheep is reading, Pig is in the tub, Giraffe is brushing her teeth, Crab is getting a glass of water, Horse is on the toilet, and Shark is choosing a stuffed toy. Only Owl is not ready to go to bed, and young readers will delight in letting everyone know why. As the animals drift off, Owl is left on a perch, watching over them. The real magic of this title is in Willems's illustrations. The spread with Cat and Horse in the bathroom has Cat with a pink blush on her cheeks, toes pointed inward with her right foot stacked on top of her left, and her tail is in a knot. The message of embarrassment is simple and clear. On the spread with Shark, piled among the stuffed animals is Pigeon. These are the details that children will relish and will lead them to invest in the characters and in the series. Stacy Dillon, LREI, New York City Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.A progressively dark and soothing nighttime blue backs up Willems cartoon critters in this get-ready-for-bed picture book starring Cat the Cat, with cameos by among others, Pig the Pig, Giraffe the Giraffe, Crab the Crab, etc. Cat tells each of the animals, who are engaged in various nighttime pursuits (reading a book, washing up, brushing teeth, going potty), that its time to sleep. A perfectly well-timed joke arrives courtesy of the pop-eyed owl one assumes to be Owl the Owl. He definitely isnt ready for bed, but his arrival caps off this smiles-all-around, understated tour of pre-bedtime activities. Preschool-Kindergarten. --Ian Chipman; Title: Time to Sleep, Sheep the Sheep! (Cat the Cat Series) | [
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2,665 | 2 | Along with Lets Say Hi to Friends Who Fly (2010), this upbeat title introduces young children to a new cast of animal pals. In large, bold type well-suited for brand-new readers, a narrator asks the titles question as winsome Cat the Cat, in a sporty purple dress, says hello to her friends, whose greetings, printed in speech balloons, give a little glimpse into each new characters personality. Mouse the Mouse is straightforward (Hello there!), Duck the Duck is a bit formal (A pleasure, as always!), and Fish the Fish is surfer-cool (Hey, dude!). Then Cat the Cat runs into a many-armed alien, who is busily building a tower of blocks, and the texts easy, back-and-forth rhythm screeches to a halt: Cat the Cat, who is THAT? asks the narrator. I have no idea, is Cats wary answer, until she recognizes the adorable stranger as a NEW friend! Once again, Willems avoids heavy messages and walks right into kids daily lives with this exuberant, clean-lined, animation-ready title thats sure to widen his already vast fan base. Preschool-Grade 1. --Gillian Engberg“Charming and perfect for beginning readers.” (Brightly); Title: Cat the Cat, Who Is That? (Cat the Cat Series) | [
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2,666 | 7 | *Starred Review* Iggulden follows the breakaway success of his nonfiction guide to restoring adventure to overprotected kids (The Dangerous Book for Boys, 2007) with another wickedly funny and ingenious read. This time, he creates an intricate fictional world in which the tiny SparklerPeter Panlike in his mischief, Ulysses-esque in his cunningholds together three separate stories. Tollins are tiny, nectar-eating woodland creatures with elf ears and wings but bigger than the fairies they casually use as handkerchiefs. They enjoy an idyllic existence until a fireworks factory is built in the village of Chorleywood. One of the Tollins falls into a rocket, producing the most bang for the buck ever witnessed, and the men of the village hunt the Tollins down to use as fodder for their fireworks. Parts 2 and 3 continue Sparklers perils and escapes from prison, execution, and a runaway hot-air balloon. Sparkler is a self-made scientistits great fun to see him using applied chemistry for fireworks, finding herbs for medicine, and discovering the first steam engine. Duncans full-color illustrations and maps bring the world to witty life. A note at the end likens the Tollins fate to child labor during the Industrial Revolution. There is much to think about and love in this beautifully realized world. Grades 3-6. --Connie Fletcher“A deliciously subversive vein runs through this story collection-not surprising coming from the coauthor of The Dangerous Book for Boys…Iggulden’s flair for the ironic and absurd, which recalls Lemony Snicket, should tickle both kids and adults.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review)); Title: Tollins: Explosive Tales for Children | [
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2,667 | 12 | PreSchool-Grade 2 ;A boy and a girl hunt for objects around their yard. After finding lids, bells, sticks, and a horn, they gather with friends to form a musical parade to delight their family. Guy has written yet another beautiful and heartfelt book that celebrates the magic and joys of coming together through shared creativity. Moreno's stunning illustrations aptly express the thrill of finding beauty in the moment and of having pure, unadulterated fun as only children can. Pastels, watercolors, and pencils are used to create appealing landscapes of grassy hills, pink flowers, welcoming trees, tidy houses, and a rainbow-filled sky. Smiling round faced children of various ethnicities gather to play together, while loving family members look on. This intriguing story of "looking and finding" will captivate young readers, and the bilingual text will facilitate learning basic Spanish and English. ¡Bravo! ;Cristi Jenkins, Fort Vancouver Library District, WA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.The team who created Fiesta! (2003) and Siesta! (2005) once again tell a playful bilingual story in which English and Spanish words appear together on each page. Shown in warm, exuberant pictures in pastels, watercolors, and pencil, a young girl and boy have fun Afuera. Outside. / Buscando. Searching. Why are they picking up all sorts of objects? Everything comes together in a celebratory parade with Amigos. Friends. The natural blend of the two languages throughout the story is an effective way for kids to be introduced to the richness of diversity. Preschool-Kindergarten. --Hazel Rochman; Title: Bravo! | [
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2,668 | 7 | Grade 5–8—At first glance, this book set at The Academy for Monsters appears to be a perfect selection for readers suffering from Hogwarts withdrawal. After all, it is about misfits who learn they are monsters and travel to a boarding school where they can be with others of their kind. Only, in this story, the Academy's a place where monsters must learn to quell their fiendish natures so they can exist in normal society without being chased by angry mobs with torches and pitchforks. And whereas Rowling's bespectacled hero found a place where he belonged, Falcon Quinn feels just as out of place at the Academy as he did in the real world. No one can pinpoint his monster-identity, and many feel that he's an imposter. A few loyal friends surround Falcon, and, ultimately, his relationships with them help him discover his true identity. This story gets a little busy in the end, and the monsters are mostly caricatures rather than well-developed individuals. But despite these flaws, this is an entertaining read. With vampires, ghouls, Sasquatches, Frankenstein, a spunky goatsucker, and one unhappy enchanted slug, this story offers a humorous look at the hidden lives of monsters. Reluctant readers may be discouraged by the length of the book, but if they can get past that hurdle, there's enough page-turning action to keep them hooked. And there's a twist that will leave kids anxiously awaiting the next installment in this series.—Heather M. Campbell, formerly at Philip S. Miller Library, Castle Rock, CO Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.This first book of a new series opens with an attention-grabbing scene: 13-year-old Falcon Quinn and his classmates Megan and Max head to school, as usual, but their bus hurtles past all the regular stops and disgorges its passengers in front of a strange castle. There, the three learn that they are actually monsters and are part of the incoming class at the Academy of Monsters. Megan and Max are quickly labeled (an elemental and a Sasquatch), but Falcons identity remains a mystery. Schoolwork quickly begins to teach the youngsters to resist their monster natures in order to evade the Guardians, a monster-hunting group. Then Falcon overhears his teachers discussing a harmful plot, and the kids flee, only to fall into more danger, forcing Falcon to make a terrible decision. The story is excessively long, and the message about embracing individuality and difference is heavy-handed. Still, persistent readers will be rewarded with the secret of Falcons identity and the lure of dangers to come in the next installment. Grades 5-8. --Lynn Rutan; Title: Falcon Quinn and the Black Mirror | [
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2,669 | 1 | PreS-Gr 3-Cheetah always has to win. On the title page, readers see him looking in the mirror flexing his muscles. Meanwhile his two kitten friends have something up their furry sleeves as their kyuuto shushing faces reveal. In color-coded dialogue, they announce (their colors intertwined) that it is the day of the big race. The retro artwork is kid-friendly, flat with textures as if done in crayon, with lots of little motion lines, and a palette of mostly orange and blue, all creating a flow of action. The two kittens know Cheetah oh so well, and entertain themselves (at his expense) before the big race by sponsoring various other competitions, all contrived to slow him down. They use a mixture of cunning and flattery, awarding Cheetah with such prizes as wooden platforms they call winner shoes. The pacing is energetic and lively-untethered by any setting and formulated for those young listeners who would rather be tearing across the yard than sitting and reading. Written for those who must endure the antics of younger ones who pout and cry if they lose, this title is an apt choice to open a discussion about dealing compassionately with someone who always has a competitive edge.-Sara Lissa Paulson, The American Sign Language and English Lower School, New York City(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Wringing the same clever humor out of absurd competitions that works so well in his Dinosaur vs. series, Shea offers up a new take on the tortoise versus the hare. Pitting two crafty and adorable cats against a swell-headed cheetah (fastest runner on earth), Shea delivers on the always-welcome message that, while its great to be physically adept, you simply cant top intelligence. The cats set up the victory-obsessed cheetah with preliminary races and load him with awards that slow him down and make him clumsy, so by the time the final race is on, Cheetah can barely seelet a alone runstraight. In warm shades of orange and blue, the arts lively energy keeps the book buzzing, and the cartoonish facial expressions exemplify familiar character traits. Kids will enjoy having one over on Cheetah as they see whats coming, and theyll appreciate an ending twist in which the loudmouthed braggart does not learn a lesson and the smaller felines suggest that winning isnt actually everything. Preschool-Grade 1. --Jesse Karp; Title: Cheetah Can't Lose | [
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2,670 | 2 | As in WE ARE THE SHIP, Nelson knits together the nation’s proudest moments with its most shameful, taking on the whole of African-American history. He handles this vast subject with easy grace. [Nelson’s] jaw-dropping portraits radiate determination and strength. A tremendous achievement. (Publishers Weekly (starred review))The dramatic oil paintings heighten the dignity of this story, whether they are of well-known historical figures, common folk or landscape…This intimate narrative makes the stories accessible to young readers and powerfully conveys how personal this history feels for many African-Americans. (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))Nelson…adds to his notable titles with this powerful view of African American history. Illustrated with 44 full-page paintings, this handsome volume is told in the fictionalized, informal voice of an African American senior looking back on her life and remembering what her elders told her. (Booklist (starred review))Provocative and powerful, this book offers a much-needed perspective for individuals of all ages seeking to understand America’s past and present. (School Library Journal (starred review))Nelson effectively creates a voice that is at once singular and representative. A tour de force in the career of an author/artist who continues to outdo himself. (Horn Book (starred review))The story of America and African Americans is a story of hope and inspiration and unwavering courage. This is the story of the men, women, and children who toiled in the hot sun picking cotton for their masters; it's about the America ripped in two by Jim Crow laws; it's about the brothers and sisters of all colors who rallied against those who would dare bar a child from an education. It's a story of discrimination and broken promises, determination, and triumphs.; Title: Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans | [
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2,671 | 2 | Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 1—In this humorous paean to fatherhood, a rounded, Raschka-esque hippo explains that he is so smart that he shows his dad how to do things. Shea goes through a series of scenarios in which the father gets his son to do what he wants by pretending he doesn't know how to do it correctly. When the youngster claims to be "busy getting dressed," the pictures show him watching TV in his underwear. The father proceeds to mix up his clothing and asks, "Is this how you get dressed?" prompting the child to respond, "Oh, Daddy! This is how you get dressed!" And so it goes, ending with the boy showing his father how to give big hugs. The concise text captures the child's voice perfectly, and the well-placed page-turns effectively set up what comical thing the adult has done to prompt each "Oh, Daddy!" The mixed-media illustrations incorporate collage elements into a spare, cartoonlike world depicting thickly outlined blue hippos with dot eyes and expressive faces. The gentle humor evident in the contrasts between text and pictures, as well as the scenes of the father doing things outrageously wrong, will keep kids entertained. This will work equally well in storytimes or one-on-one. Buy it for Father's Day and put it out all year as an antidote to the cloyingly sweet parent-child books glutting the market.—Amy Lilien-Harper, The Ferguson Library, Stamford, CT (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.From the author of the popular Dinosaur vs. Bedtime (2008), this stylistically simple and undeniably hip book is sure to captivate the under-five set. In pictures using a mostly four-color scheme, and that also feature textural pops of photo detail (a burlap-covered couch, a spray of tossed carrots), a little hippo and his father playfully get through a days worth of activities, from getting dressed to eating lunch to hugging. The catch is the youngster has to show Dad how these things need to be done. When Daddy climbs through the car window before they go to visit Grandma, his son demonstrates how the car door opens. See? Easy peasy, mac and cheesy! Little readers will like Daddys silliness (in one scene he places his underwear on his head), while adult caretakers will appreciate Dads gentle use of psychology. Observant tots will also delight in the TV appearance of Sheas dinosaur in several scenes. Overall, an enjoyable romp and a worthy addition to the many daddy-child volumes on picture-book shelves. Preschool-Kindergarten. --Karen Cruze; Title: Oh, Daddy! | [
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2,672 | 13 | Illustrators Olga and Aleksey Ivanov received their classical artistic training in Moscow, Russia, before immigrating to the United States in 2002. Among their many books for children are the Charlotte's Web I Can Read Books. They live in Denver, Colorado.; Title: Mia and the Daisy Dance (My First I Can Read) | [
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2,673 | 0 | “It’s a suspenseful and tautly written story as is, and Thompson’s sly twist makes it all the richer.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))“This short chapter book with plentiful pen-and-ink drawings supplied by Dress, large font and lines spaced apart for easy reading is just the thing for those leaving early readers behind and wanting fast-paced action, dry humor and an ending that leaves room for discussion.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))“A narrative rich in language, told with panache and begging to be shared aloud, along with Duddle and Dress’s comical, detailed sketches of its Dickensian denizens and the romantically elegant Black Bess.” (The Horn Book)Kate Thompson lives on the west coast of Ireland, which provides inspiration for the Irish magic, music, and landscape in the award-winning The New Policeman and The Last of the High Kings.; Title: Highway Robbery | [
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2,674 | 13 | Illustrators Olga and Aleksey Ivanov received their classical artistic training in Moscow, Russia, before immigrating to the United States in 2002. Among their many books for children are the Charlotte's Web I Can Read Books. They live in Denver, Colorado.; Title: Mia and the Big Sister Ballet (My First I Can Read) | [
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2,675 | 7 | Praise for TOLLINS: “A deliciously subversive vein runs through this story collection-not surprising coming from the coauthor of The Dangerous Book for Boys…Iggulden’s flair for the ironic and absurd, which recalls Lemony Snicket, should tickle both kids and adults.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))Despite finding time to write historical novels and The Dangerous Book for Boys, Conn Iggulden is in some ways better known as a trainer of Tollins. His Tollin troupe, Small and Mighty, are famous in Tasmania, where they often play to packed houses. Tragically, he lost his two best-known performers earlier this year. "The thing about transporting Tollins in shoe boxes," he says, "the really important thing, is to remember to put the airholes in."Lizzy Duncan, with her trademark blue glasses, was a founding member of the Tollins in Art program, where inner-city schoolchildren are taken to the countryside by bus and encouraged to paint and observe Tollins in their natural habitats. Tollins: Explosive Tales for Children was her first illustrated book.Lizzy's abstract paintings of Tollins are much sought after whenever they appear at Sotheby's auction house, and she is very active in promoting Tollin rights and registering them as a protected wetland species—or as a dryland species, if the weather's been good.Conn and Lizzy's first book together, Tollins: Explosive Tales for Children, was published in 2009 to great critical acclaim—and has ensured that no one will ever mistake a Tollin for a fairy again.; Title: Tollins 2: Dynamite Tales | [
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2,676 | 2 | Jane O’Connor is an editor at a major publishing house who has written more than seventy books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Fancy Nancy series. She resides (that’s fancy for lives) with her family in New York City.; Title: Fancy Nancy's Absolutely Stupendous Sticker Book | [
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2,677 | 13 | Illustrators Olga and Aleksey Ivanov received their classical artistic training in Moscow, Russia, before immigrating to the United States in 2002. Among their many books for children are the Charlotte's Web I Can Read Books. They live in Denver, Colorado.; Title: Mia and the Dance for Two (My First I Can Read) | [
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2,678 | 0 | Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. The first story starring the bear family, The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 370 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons' love of reading has become over the years arguably the best-selling children's book series ever.Since their inception, the Berenstain Bears stories have expanded to include picture books, beginning readers, and chapter books--even a hit TV show on PBS. Writing and illustrating the books has become a Berenstain family affair. Mike joined with his parents as a creative team in the late 1980s. The Bear family has expanded over the years as well. Sister Bear arrived in 1974, and baby Honey joined the family in 2000.Though Stan died in 2005 and Jan in 2012, Mike continues to create the delightful Berenstain Bear adventures from his studio in Pennsylvania.; Title: Reading is Fun with the Berenstain Bears (I Can Read Book 1) | [
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2,679 | 13 | “Young balletomanes will love the details, and they’ll recognize the singular joy that Delphie finds in dancing....whimsical line drawings, including a full map of Enchantia, bolster the story, and a final spread offers instruction in the basic ballet positions.” (ALA Booklist); Title: Magic Ballerina #1: The Magic Ballet Shoes | [
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2,680 | 1 | PreSchool-K—Cat the Cat visits her friends, asking them to make their sounds. The dog woofs, the chick peeps, the cow moos, but the bunny is silent. As Bunny the Bunny makes no response, the others look at him with sympathy and say in unison, "sounds like…somebody needs a hug!" On the one hand, the message seems to be that even if you are different, your friends still love you. On the other hand, an underlying message is that if you are different, your friends will feel sorry for you. Not quite the same as celebrating the differences. The illustrations are characteristically spare with flat, unshaded colors outlined in black. Repeated use of a pale green background on each spread ties the whole book together nicely. Using few words, Willems relies on facial expressions and body posturing to convey humor with minimal detail. Making the animal sounds concept more interesting is a secondary story line: the animals are all preparing for a tea party. Cat the Cat gaily carries a basket covered with a checked napkin as she visits each animal who in turn is preparing something to share at the party. Willems does almost everything right. Children will enjoy making animal sounds and will laugh at his silly humor. But the underlying message that differences may elicit pity is an unfortunate flaw that keeps this book from being a winner.—Mary Hazelton, Elementary Schools in Warren & Waldoboro, ME (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Mo Willems knows a Good Idea when he sees one. A three-time Caldecott Honor winner (for Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Knuffle Bunny, and Knuffle Bunny Too), he also won two Geisel Medals and two Geisel Honors for his Elephant and Piggie books. His books are perennial New York Times bestsellers, including Knuffle Bunny Free, Hooray for Amanda & Her Alligator!, and the Cat the Cat series. Before he turned to making picture books, Mo was a writer and animator on Sesame Street, where he won six Emmys. Mo lives with his family in Massachusetts.; Title: What's Your Sound, Hound the Hound? (Cat the Cat Series) | [
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2,681 | 2 | This third book in the cookie series once again takes words children may or may not know and defines them in ways that make sure listeners taste the sugar inside them. Keeping true to the cookie metaphor throughout, the book explains words like tenderness (lifting the fresh cookies from the tray with care and gentleness) and heartbroken (my heart feels sad and hurt, like a crumbling cookie). The words here seem more sophisticated than in previous books, but the Dyers fabulous artwork, where children and animals mingle in the real world, extend the definitions. Sugar cookie recipe appended. Preschool-Grade 1. --Ilene CooperThis delectable follow-up to the bestselling Cookies and Christmas Cookies defines words that are associated with love. From letting your friend have the last cookie (selfless) to waiting to lick the bowl together (considerate), here is a book for anyone who wants to say I love you. Meanings are illuminated in this different kind of dictionary, which is every bit as heartwarming as the experience of baking cookies with someone you love.Amy Krouse Rosenthal's sweet little lessons, mixed with warm and inviting illustrations by mother-daughter duo Jane Dyer and Brooke Dyer, make for a book that will hit the spot!; Title: Sugar Cookies: Sweet Little Lessons on Love | [
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2,682 | 2 | The action is nonstop and danger is around every corner. The first-person voice lends a sense of urgency to the novel, and Avi’s writing style is as elegant and engaging as ever. (School Library Journal)This final volume in the Crispin trilogy showcases the same strengths as the earlier books: brisk, suspenseful narrative with effortlessly interwoven details of medieval life and provocative questions of ethics and morality. Another rousing page-turner. (The Horn Book)Praise for CRISPIN: AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD: Child Magazine Best Book of the Year A Book Sense Winter Children’s Pick National Parenting Publication Honors Award Winner “A must purchase.” (KLIATT(starred review))“This moving, history-packed adventure leaves Crispin on the edge of the world and readers on the edge of their seats. Super storytelling.” (Kirkus Reviews(starred review))“Along with plenty of action and adventure, this displays a solid emotional base. The combination will make fans eager for the final installment.” (Booklist (starred review))“Readers will devour this story and eagerly anticipate the conclusion of Crispin’s adventures.” (School Library Journal (starred review))Praise for CRIPSIN: CROSS OF LEAD: John Newbery Medal Winner ALA Notable Children’s Book New York Times Best Seller Publishers Weekly Best Seller A Seattle Times Book of the Year “Avi’s plot is engineered for maximum thrills, with twists, turns, and treachery aplenty . . . A page-turner to delight Avi’s fans, it will leave readers hoping for a sequel.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))“. . . a page-turner from beginning to end . . . [A] meticulously crafted story, full of adventure, mystery, and action.” (School Library Journal (starred review))Avi is the award-winning author of more than seventy-five books for young readers, ranging from animal fantasy to gripping historical fiction, picture books to young adult novels. Crispin: The Cross of Lead won the Newbery Medal, and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and Nothing But the Truth were awarded Newbery Honors. He is also the author of the popular Poppy series. Avi lives outside Denver, Colorado. You can visit him online at www.avi-writer.com.; Title: Crispin: The End of Time | [
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2,683 | 2 | Grade 8–10—In this first book in a planned trilogy, 15-year-old Nya and her younger sister, Tali, who were orphaned during the recent war that nearly destroyed their city, both have the gift of healing. Unlike Tali, though, Nya can't harmlessly shift the pain she takes from the sick and wounded into enchanted pynvium metal. Instead, she must shift it from person to person, a dangerous talent that she keeps hidden from the ruling Baseeri and from the Healer's League where Tali is an apprentice. Scrounging to make ends meet, Nya resorts to odd jobs and the occasional theft to stay alive. When a young soldier discovers her secret and implores her to save his dying father, Nya is forced to choose between protecting herself and acknowledging her ability to save others and perhaps her entire city. First-time author Hardy has written an inventive coming-of-age tale about a likable young woman whom readers will cheer throughout her exploits. Her appealing narration chronicles her expanding worldview as she progresses from a self-interested survivalist to a reluctant heroine to a determined rebel. Fantasy fans and those who just love a good story will enjoy this fast-paced novel and eagerly await book two.—Leah J. Sparks, formerly at Bowie Public Library, MD Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.In the tradition of strong-willed adventure heroines, Nya rallies, unleashing her powers as she faces complex moral dilemmas. Her first-person narration is suffused with the agony of deciding who will live or die. Timely ethical exploration in the guise of high-action fantasy. (Kirkus Reviews)Nya’s distinctive first-person voice, strongly personable with a wry sense of humor, draws readers in…[the] hard-charging plot makes the pages fly by...Would you save someone’s life at the cost of unbearable pain to someone else?[Readers] will eagerly await the next volume of the Healing Wars. (The Horn Book)The headstrong Nya and the innovative premise...keep readers turning the pages. (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)Fantasy fans and those who just love a good story will enjoy this fast-paced novel and eagerly await book two. (School Library Journal); Title: Healing Wars: Book I: The Shifter, The (The Healing Wars) | [
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2,684 | 11 | Grade 2–5—Basing a story on a carved Mexican figure, Fleischman weaves a short tale around a Dream Stealer, Zumpango, who perches outside windows waiting to snitch nightmares from sleeping children. Scared by some of the critters he has lassoed, he starts taking happy dreams. But he hasn't reckoned with Susana, who wants back her interrupted dream of a happy reunion with a friend with whom she has had a fight. She tricks Zumpango into flying her to his lair to take back the dream. There she faces down and outfoxes the nightmare creatures (some borrowed from folktales) and agrees to be Zumpango's new friend if he will leave her good dreams alone. When she is returned home, a phone call from her old friend provides a cheerful end. Sís's ink drawings feature just the right mix of surreal, funny, scary, and reassuring images (but sharp readers will note that while the text has the Dream Stealer escaping an ogre feet first through a narrow window, the illustration shows him stuck head first). Set within a loving Spanish family, the tale twinkles with Fleischman's signature crisp language and laugh-out-loud wordplay. All in all, it's a quick, unique read that's sure to give young chapter-book readers shivers, laughs, and satisfaction.—Susan Hepler, formerly at Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Alexandria, VA END“This fanciful, original tale drawn from Mexican lore…will delight children, as will the narrator’s expertly modulated storyteller’s cadence. Ss’ black and- white illustrations include inventive design elements that reinforce the sense of real and imagined worlds overlapping.” (Booklist (starred review))“The author breathes life into this Mexican-flavored world with a storytelling manner that’s teasing and intriguing by turns.” (Kirkus Reviews)“The tale twinkles with Fleischman’s signature crisp language and laugh-out-loud wordplay…[a] unique read that’s sure to give young chapter-book readers shivers, laughs, and satisfaction.” (School Library Journal); Title: The Dream Stealer | [
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2,685 | 2 | Pliscou mimes the sincere voice and meticulous punctuation of an easy reader (See Dude surf. Whoa! Look at Dude surf. Surf, Dude, surf). Her humor arises from unexpected vocabulary (Stokaboka!), paired with earnest illustrations of Dude hanging 10, wiping out, and visiting a taco stand for a bodacious burritothings Dick and Jane never dreamed of.“Dick and Jane are so bogus! Dude and Betty are way more righteous . . . This will certainly amuse parents. Whether or not kids get the tongue-in-cheekiness, it still works as a book for young people, and a pretty bodacious one at that.”—Booklist; Title: Dude: Fun with Dude and Betty | [
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2,686 | 13 | “Several small pictures appear on most pages, surrounded by ample white space, showing the huge animal trying to engage in human activities like skateboarding and showering, resulting in some very funny scenarios. ” (School Library Journal)Praise for IS YOUR BUFFALO READY FOR KINDERGARTEN?: “This story’s simple lesson about individuality is cleverly expressed through Vernick’s gentle wit and Jennewein’s crayon-outlined kindergartners—most of all, the furry and ungainly reader surrogate with whom kids will readily relate.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))Praise for IS YOUR BUFFALO READY FOR KINDERGARTEN?: “As an embodiment of school anxiety, this buffalo leads the herd-plus, he’s got a hump.” (Kirkus Reviews)Praise for IS YOUR BUFFALO READY FOR KINDERGARTEN?: “Vernick’s amusing tale will prove handy as a first-day-of-school book recommendation for children and teachers alike.” (School Library Journal)Audrey Vernick is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including Is Your Buffalo Ready For Kindergarten? and She Loved Baseball: The Effa Manley Story. She is also the coauthor of the middle grade novels Two Naomis and Naomis Too. Audrey enjoys visiting schools to speak with young readers and writers. She lives with her family near the ocean in New Jersey. Visit her online at www.audreyvernick.com.; Title: Teach Your Buffalo to Play Drums | [
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2,687 | 2 | Grade 7–10—Freshman Callie Leary wishes that her mother hadn't mysteriously disappeared, that her family still had money, and that her father wasn't drinking. So far she has kept the state of her family a secret, but it's becoming more difficult. Then one morning Callie is called to the vice principal's office with two other students, Hal and Nia. It seems that their classmate, Amanda Valentino, painted the vice principal's car with graffiti, left clues on their lockers, and then disappeared. Unsure of the connection between Amanda and themselves, they decide to follow the clues and solve her disappearance. But as they dig deeper, they find that Amanda wasn't exactly truthful about her life and finding her will not be easy. Billed as the first in a series of eight, this is a satisfying mystery with a few minor flaws. Callie is likable, and her emotions are genuine as she stumbles to find her way after her family falls apart. However, her realization that her friends are shallow and that she prefers spending time with Hal and Nia is too predictable. But, it's the many subplots and unanswered questions that will either leave readers annoyed or wanting more. Those who can put aside these minor irritations will find the book a page-turner, and with a Web site tie-in, it should prove pretty popular.—Kelley Siegrist, Farmington Community Library, MI END“Forget sleeping. Once you begin exploring Amanda’s disappearance, you’ll be sucked in and won’t want to do anything but read. Amazing fun.” (E. Lockhart, author of The Boyfriend List and The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau–Banks)“An entertainingly intricate mystery, enticingly structured with submysteries and textured with emotional tension. Amanda is a tantalizingly enigmatic figure. There’s just enough resolved here to satisfy, and plenty of questions left to keep readers anxiously awaiting the release of the series’ next title.” (The Horn Book)“An amazingly creative interactive mystery that will draw you in from page one. Secrets, lies, cryptic notes, confusing clues, tattoos and missing persons all contribute to the drama swirling around Amanda as you turn each page. Get addicted to the enigma that is Amanda.” (Justine Magazine); Title: Amanda Project: Book 1: invisible I, The (The Amanda Project) | [
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2,688 | 2 | Gr 6-8Mysterious relationships and unacknowledged royal heirs emerge in Hardy's neo-futuristic sequel to The Shifter (HarperCollins, 2009). Because of her ability to shift pain, 15-year-old Nya is highly valuable to the evil dictator ruling her kingdom. She is even more coveted than the other healers, yet she and her underground revolutionary friends risk their freedom to fight the Duke's wrongful power. While selling goods at the markets, she tries to help a desperate street urchin and gets captured by rogue kidnappers. She is taken to the capital city, where her captors intend to collect the bounty on her head from the Duke. After escaping, Nya is determined to save her imprisoned friends and sister. A series of high-stakes adventures ensues, with the teen using her unique ability to harness pain as her greatest weapon. Nya is a strong and capable heroine who struggles with moral dilemmas throughout this fantasy, yet the story falls flat. More questions are raised than answered, and readers may be confused by the complex rules and unexplained entities. Action sequences and the progression through time are awkward. All in all, this book is disappointing.Tara Kehoe, Plainsboro Public Library, NJ© Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Nya confronts impossible moral choices as she fights. Relentless, gripping adventure (Kirkus Reviews)A thrilling, complex saga. (The Horn Book)“Fantasy fans and those who just love a good story will enjoy this fast-paced novel and eagerly await book two.” (School Library Journal); Title: Blue Fire: The Healing Wars, 1st Edition, Book 2 | [
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2,689 | 2 | Gr 57"The first time Uncle Charlie came to live with us, he was alive. The second time, he was dead." So begins Tony's story, one filled with mystery and danger, and one where the dead come to prey on the living. His great-uncle Charlie is old, infirm, and a bit odd, so Charlie's parents decide that he'll move in with them. Though at first cautious, Tony and Uncle Charlie become fast friends, bonding over junk food and a shared appreciation for scary stories and the paranormal. When Uncle Charlie dies, Tony is devastatedand he soon starts seeing his uncle's ghost everywhere. While he finds the presence comforting, his parents are concerned and continually pressure Tony to move on and let go of the past. Soon, the moody seventh grader learns that he's been accepted at his great uncle's alma mater, the Penda School in San Francisco. On his first day in the posh new school, he sees another ghost. As Tony learns more about the school and its checkered past, he fears that there is nobody whom he can trust. Things come to a head on Halloween, when Tony discovers some of the dark secrets harbored by the school and his connection to a missing student. Avi takes readers on a wild ride where the dead do far more than haunt the living. VERDICT Hand this spine-tingling and occasionally grotesque work to readers who have embraced Ransom Riggs's Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and Cornelia Funke's Ghost Knight.Wayne R. Cherry Jr., First Baptist Academy Library, Houston“Hair-raising chases through dark, menacing secret passageways combine with an effective mingling of genuine school angst and the more spectral variety to create a scary, suspenseful, and chillingly immersive experience.” (Kirkus Reviews)“A twisted mystery. This ghostly tale lives up to the chills suggested by the title.” (Publishers Weekly)“Avi takes readers on a wild ride where the dead do far more than haunt the living. Hand this spine-tingling work to readers who have embraced Ransom Riggs’s Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children and Cornelia Funke’s Ghost Knight. ” (School Library Journal)“Will leave more than a few hearts pounding. Give this to readers who like an old-fashioned ghost story with a contemporary twist.” (ALA Booklist)Praise for CRISPIN: THE END OF TIME: “Avi guides his hero toward a final, very satisfying destiny in this wonderfully realized conclusion to the Crispin trilogy. A heart-stopping read .... Thrilling and beautifully wrought.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))Praise for CRISPIN: THE END OF TIME: “The action is nonstop and danger is around every corner. The first-person voice lends a sense of urgency to the novel, and Avi’s writing style is as elegant and engaging as ever.” (School Library Journal)Praise for CRISPIN: THE END OF TIME: “This final volume in the Crispin trilogy showcases the same strengths as the earlier books: brisk, suspenseful narrative with effortlessly interwoven details of medieval life and provocative questions of ethics and morality. Another rousing page-turner.” (The Horn Book); Title: School of the Dead | [
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2,690 | 15 | K-Gr 2-Gilbert's class embraces springtime with poetry, picnics, and Earth Day projects, but Gilbert is jittery over his lack of ideas. While the other students come up with lines of verse and brainstorm projects, many of which show up in thought bubbles above their heads, Gilbert's are completely blank. Meanwhile Mrs. Byrd's gentle suggestion that wiggly Gilbert has "ants in his pants" has him noticing ants everywhere-and eventually they lead him in the right direction. The cartoon illustrations add detail to the story, and fans of Gilbert and friends will enjoy reading about their Earth-friendly plans in this latest addition to the series.-Julie Roach, Cambridge Public Library, MA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.“Gilbert’s class embraces springtime with poetry, picnics, and Earth Day projects, but Gilbert is jittery over his lack of ideas. The cartoon illustrations add detail to the story, and fans of Gilbert and friends will enjoy reading about their Earth-friendly plans in this latest addition to the series.” (School Library Journal); Title: Ants in Your Pants, Worms in Your Plants!: (Gilbert Goes Green) | [
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2,691 | 1 | Barely recovered from their last adventures, Waggit and the gang of Central Park pooches now have to face a dangerously low food supply and the momentous decision to seek a new home. Can they trust an outlying dog to lead them to safety? Will Lowdowns frail condition hinder him and the others from traveling on this risky journey? There are perils galore for our young canine protagonist, who suddenly finds himself in a leadership role and responsible for the fate of his pack. Howes delightful journey tale skillfully blends plot, charm, and gentle wit with thoughtful nuances on community, courage, and loyalty. A must read for Waggit fans. Grades 4-6. --Anne O'MalleyHowe's delightful journey tale skillfully blends plot, charm, and gentle wit with thoughtful nuances on community, courage, and loyalty. A must read for Waggit fans.- Anne O'Malley,Booklist Online --Anne O'Malley, Booklist Online; Title: Waggit Forever | [
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2,692 | 13 | PreS-Gr 1Scat, Cat! tells the story of a lost striped cat trying to find its way home. In Mia, a cat that is an aspiring dancer takes her older sister's tutu, by mistake, to her first dance class. Both books have short, simple sentences and easy plotlines, good devices for beginning readers. The first title is a bit more successful in this regard as it employs more word and phrase repetition. Large, colorful illustrations and an easy-to-read typeface make both books visually appealing. Pictures in Mia are slightly more whimsical, and the cover illustration of a happy kitten twirling in a pink tutu is sure to grab young girls' attention.Kelly Roth, Bartow County Public Library, Cartersville, GA© Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Illustrators Olga and Aleksey Ivanov received their classical artistic training in Moscow, Russia, before immigrating to the United States in 2002. Among their many books for children are the Charlotte's Web I Can Read Books. They live in Denver, Colorado.; Title: Mia and the Too Big Tutu (My First I Can Read) | [
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2,693 | 7 | *Starred ReviewNumerous titles interpreting "Over in the Meadow" have been published, but trust the team of Jane and Manning to conjure up an impressive new vision for Halloween... the rhyming text is rich with alliteration and strong action words. Truly satisfying.(Picture book. 3-6) Kirkus Reviews.K-Gr 2 - "Over in the Meadow" gets a Halloween makeover in this picture book...Manning's muted blue-green, brown-orange illustrations fill the spreads with kid-friendly monsters. Libraries in need of monster-filled Halloween tales may consider this as an additional purchase - School Library Journal."In a gently spooky spin on "Over in the Meadow" that counts up to 10, various ghouls and beasts groan, swoop, and haunt. Jane has fun playing within the nursery rhyme’s parameters...Manning’s quirky and expressive monster families are 10 kinds of cute."—Publishers Weekly"The classic counting rhyme 'Over in the Meadow' goes spooky in this Halloween riff, which should endure well past Oct. 31. Beginning with its opening 'big mommy monster / and her little monster one,' readers are rewarded with ample humor and wit. And there's a sweetness to the parental-offspring interactions in the playful, alliterative text."New York Times Book ReviewIn a gently spooky spin on "Over in the Meadow" that counts up to 10, various ghouls and beasts groan, swoop, and haunt. Jane has fun playing within the nursery rhyme's parameters... Manning's quirky and expressive monster families are 10 kinds of cute. Ages 3-7. (PW Aug.); Title: Little Goblins Ten | [
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2,694 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1—Max the duck, star of Duck at the Door (2007), Duck Soup (2008), and Duck and Cover (2009, all HarperCollins), is babysitting for an energetic puppy. Anabel's antics are perfectly captured in Urbanovic's chaotically charming cartoons depicting her playing dress up, toilet-papering her Uncle Brody, or playing ball indoors. But when she gets stuck in a tree, it's up to the frazzled duck to find a solution. The story is slight, though comic; it's the bold, funny artwork that really shines here.—Kathleen Kelly MacMillan, Carroll County Public Library, MD (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.In this amusing picture book from the Max the Duck series, Max agrees to help his canine friend Brody babysit for his niece, a rambunctious puppy named Anabel. Echoing through the text at intervals is the rhetorical question, How much trouble could a puppy get into, anyway? Plenty, of course, climaxing with Anabel dangling by her harness from a tree limb. Though this is not the strongest book in the series, young Max fans will enjoy the cartoon-style visual humor, which ramps up the energy as well as the chaos as the story unfolds. Preschool-Grade 2. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: Sitting Duck | [
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2,695 | 2 | “An intriguing, exciting story about the secrets hidden in a familiar world.” (Blue Balliett, author of CHASING VERMEER)“The book has much of the enterprising spirit of old-fashioned series fiction about young sleuths from the HARDY BOYS to TRIXIE BELDEN.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)“A delicious multilayered romp.” (Kirkus Reviews)“Readers will relish being tourists on this treasure hunt.... Pick it up and watch for the sequel.” (School Library Journal)“Readers will get a real sense of the uniqueness that is New York City.” (ALA Booklist)After their father, a video-game inventor, strikes it rich, the Smithfork kids move from their cozy Brooklyn neighborhood to a swanky apartment on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue.One day Brid, CJ, and Patrick discover an astonishing secret about their apartment. The original owner, the deceased multimillionaire Mr. Post, long ago turned the apartment itself into a giant puzzle containing a mysterious book and hidden panels—a puzzle that, with some luck, courage, and brainpower, will lead to discovering the Post family fortune. Unraveling the mystery causes them to race through today's New York City—and to uncover some long-hidden secrets of the past.; Title: Walls Within Walls | [
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2,696 | 2 | Beverly Cleary is one of America's most beloved authors. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up.Instead she became a librarian. When a young boy asked her, "Where are the books about kids like us?" she remembered her teacher's encouragement and was inspired to write the books she'd longed to read but couldn't find when she was younger. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born!Mrs. Cleary's books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented to her in recognition of her lasting contribution to children's literature. Dear Mr. Henshaw won the Newbery Medal, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have been named Newbery Honor Books. Her characters, including Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph, the motorcycle-riding mouse, have delighted children for generations.; Title: Beezus and Ramona CD | [
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2,697 | 2 | Beverly Cleary is one of America's most beloved authors. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up.Instead she became a librarian. When a young boy asked her, "Where are the books about kids like us?" she remembered her teacher's encouragement and was inspired to write the books she'd longed to read but couldn't find when she was younger. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born!Mrs. Cleary's books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented to her in recognition of her lasting contribution to children's literature. Dear Mr. Henshaw won the Newbery Medal, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have been named Newbery Honor Books. Her characters, including Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph, the motorcycle-riding mouse, have delighted children for generations.; Title: Ramona and Her Father CD | [
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2,698 | 2 | PreSchool-K—As the title indicates, this is a silly book about the first day of kindergarten with one's own buffalo. The analogy here is that kids react and behave differently, and that there is a place for all of them in school. The story prompts readers to remind the buffalo that finger painting is fun and it's okay to get messy; those hooves could create a masterpiece. Buffaloes (and children) learn how to get along without using their horns. "Cooperating and taking turns are both Very Big Deals in kindergarten." This wacky picture book, with its bold cartoonlike illustrations of a buffalo that snorts, dances, and makes faces, may help apprehensive youngsters to be more at ease about going to school. "Everyone's special in his or her own way. That's the kind of thing you learn in kindergarten." Vernick's amusing tale will prove handy as a first-day-of-school book recommendation for children and teachers alike.—Lindsay Persohn, Crystal Lake Elementary, Lakeland, FL Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gearing up for the first day of kindergarten can be a stressful affair, but the base-level implausibility of this book should add some laughs while reassuring children that they are, in fact, ready for the big leap into school. By transferring the subject from a child to your buffalo, the book dodges preachiness as it lays out some nice lessons about what to expect. Chalky drawings of a big cartoony buffalo show that although he may be the only kid in class with a mane, horns, and a hump, theres all sorts of things that make him unique and special. Just the thing to calm those night-before nerves. Ed: OK in Older Readers? Preschool-Kindergarten. --Ian Chipman; Title: Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten? | [
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2,699 | 2 | “Touching, without being overly sentimental, Ungifted is a gem for readers looking for a story where the underdog comes out on top.” (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA))“From its lovable-robot jacket art to its satisfying conclusion, this will please Korman’s fans and win him new ones.” (ALA Booklist)“Donovan has a goofy kindness that charms characters and readers alike … The message is tolerance, and Korman expertly and humorously delivers it in an unpretentious and universally appealing tale.” (School Library Journal)“Funny and insightful.” (Publishers Weekly)Praise for POP: “A brisk, heartfelt and timely novel.” (New York Times Book Review)Praise for POP: “Korman goes straight to the heart.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))Praise for POP: “Thought-provoking.” (Publishers Weekly)The word gifted has never been applied to a kid like Donovan Curtis.It's usually more like Don't try this at home. So when the troublemaker pulls a major prank at his middle school, he thinks he's finally gone too far. But thanks to a mix-up, instead of getting in trouble, Donovan is sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction (ASD), a special program for gifted and talented students.It wasn't exactly what Donovan had intended, but there couldn't be a more perfect hideout. That is, if he can manage to fool people whose IQs are above genius level. But after an ongoing experiment with a live human (sister), an unforgettably dramatic middle-school dance, and the most astonishing come-from-behind robot victory ever, Donovan shows that his gifts might be exactly what the ASD students never knew they needed.; Title: Ungifted | [
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