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26,500 | 1 | ray finds herself trapped by her new instincts. An impulsive tomboy with a secret crush on a popular boy, Patience finds that her usual obsession with getting Will Reilly's attention has just been replaced with a more pressing matter--trying not to eat her science teacher! Thrown back in time, she's now in the body of an Acrocanthosaurus, the biggest, meanest predator of this prehistoric time!; Title: Please Don't Eat the Teacher! (Dinoverse #4) | [
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26,501 | 20 | Amiri's (Babri) traditionally drafted, brilliantly colored Persian miniatures illuminate this retelling of the life of Buddha in every sense of the word. Paintings framed with pools of lotus blossoms and banks of swirling clouds follow the young man born to a rajah and his queen, as he leaves behind a life of wealth and searches for enlightenment. Showing several events in a single panel, Amiri paints the prince leaving his horse and servant, donning yellow robes, and cutting his hair. Later, as he sits under the famous great Bo Tree, he defeats a multicolored army of wild-eyed demons who tempt his resolve, and begins to preach and attract followers. Rockwell's (Only Passing Through) accomplished prose ("His hair was black and shining as the night, and his skin was burnished dark gold like the morning sun") blends factual information with fanciful miracle tales. This multilayered picture book can be read on many levels, as a classic quest by younger readers or as a spiritual text that will spark discussion and reflection for more sophisticated readers. Amiri's paintings serve, like mandalas, as a source of much of its complexity and depth. Ages 7-10.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Gr 2-5-Combining aspects of folklore and biography, Rockwell creates a life of the Buddha. By using traditional elements and eschewing more contemporary historically based investigations, she establishes a smoothly flowing narrative that avoids unanswered questions and the need for a more complete backgrounding in the Hinduism out of which the Buddha came or daily life in ancient India. Because Buddhism is by definition a critical response to Hinduism, there are occasional moments in the book to which Hindus might take exception, but Rockwell does not aim to critique or denigrate Buddhism's parent but rather to present Buddhism as the Buddha might have seen it. Students interested in religion and those prone to ponder why things are as they are will find this an interesting and enlightening introduction to one of the world's chief religions. Amiri's illustrations are bright, expressive, and well keyed to the facing text.Coop Renner, Moreno Elementary School, El Paso, TXCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Prince Who Ran Away: The Story Of Gautama Buddha | [
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26,502 | 2 | When Mama concludes that there's too much "Me, me, me!" in Brother and Sister's behavior, she encourages them to help elderly Widow McGrizz deal with her full and messy attic. While the cubs are resistant at first, they soon find that there are rewards in giving a helping hand to those less fortunate.Stan and Jan Berenstain were both born in 1923 in Philadelphia.They didn't know each other as children, but met later at school, at the Philadelphia College of Art.They liked each other right away, and found out that the both enjoyed the same kinds of books, plays, music and art.During World War II, Stan was a medical assistant in the Army, and Jan worked in an airplane factory.When the war was over, they got married and began to work together as artists and writers, primarily drawing cartoons for popular magazines.After having their two sons Leo and Michael, the Berenstains decided to write some funny children's books that their children and other children could read and enjoy.Their first published children's book was called The Big Honey Hunt.It was about a family of bears, who later became known as the "Berenstain Bears." Stan and Jan planned all of their books together. They both wrote the stories and created the pictures. They continued to live outside of Philadelphia in the country. There are now over 300 Berenstain Bears books.; Title: The Berenstain Bears Lend a Helping Hand | [
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26,503 | 0 | Traveling back in time from the rumbling thunderstorms of present-day Frog Creek, Pennsylvania, to the booming of Civil War cannonballs near Richmond, Virginia, Jack and Annie set out on their 21st Magic Tree House adventure. The mysterious Morgan le Fay, magical librarian of Camelot, the long-ago kingdom of King Arthur, has left the brother and sister a message in their magic tree house, asking for their help saving Camelot. "Please find these four special kinds of writing for my library: Something to follow, Something to send, Something to learn, Something to lend." Jack and Annie enthusiastically transport themselves to a field near the fighting, and soon are enlisted as volunteer nurses assisting none other than Clara Barton, legendary "Angel of the Battlefield," as she drives her horse-drawn ambulance right onto the battlefields to help save wounded soldiers--including one with a very special connection to Jack and Annie.Mary Pope Osborne's tremendously popular Magic Tree House series launches into a new realm, as Jack and Annie are challenged to save Camelot. Young readers will effortlessly learn the basics of Civil War history, while losing themselves in another gripping tale that has turned many a nonreader into a bookworm. (Ages 5 to 8) --Emilie Coultert Magic Tree House adventure, Jack and Annie are whisked back to the Civil War where they meet Clara Barton and save the life of their very own great-great-great-grand-father.; Title: Civil War On Sunday (Magic Tree House #21) | [
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26,504 | 2 | "Martin, a kitten, is branded a wimp' by his siblings for his friendly interest in mice. He loves caring for them and can't understand their desire for freedom. Only when he becomes the pet of a big city apartment dweller does he realize why his pets deserted him. An engaging animal fantasy with plenty of humorous insight into the human condition, King-Smith's story has humor and a fast pace which will appeal to younger readers."--"School Library Journal (starred review)Dick King-Smith was born and raised in Gloucestershire, England, surrounded by pet animals.After twenty years as a farmer, he turned to teaching and then to writing children's books.Dick writes mostly about animals: farmyard fantasy, as he likes to call it, often about pigs, his special favorites.He enjoys writing for children, meeting the children who read his books, and knowing that they get enjoyment from what he does.Among his well-loved books is Babe, The Gallant Pig , which was recently made into a major motion picture, and was nominated for an Academy Award.Dick currently lives with his wife in a small 17th-century cottage, about three miles from the house where he was born.; Title: Martin's Mice | [
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26,505 | 2 | "Aside from being resoundingly funny, Sachar has a rare honesty about what children really encounter in the world".-- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksMany have tried to master the slippery slopes of Suicide Hill on their bikes. Marvin's older brother has conquered the hill, but Marvin has steered clear. Until now. The word at school is that Marvin will be taking on the hill with his new mountain bike. But the truth is, he can barely climb on the seat! And the gears--forget about it. How did he suddenly become a daredevil? Does he have to go through with it to prove himself? If Marvin makes it, he'll be a hero. If not, his friends and family may catch the biggest wipeout in history!; Title: Super Fast, Out of Control! (Marvin Redpost, No. 7) | [
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26,506 | 2 | t harmlessly enough, with a rabbit feeling rather pleased with himself and his talent for hearing. A neighboring bear overhears the rabbit's boasting and takes offense. The challenge is on, and the bickering begins as the bear proclaims that his ability to smell is quite superior to the rabbit's hearing. It's up to a wise earthworm to point out the winner--neither! A great Seuss classic to give as a gift, with a story and a moral for our times.LE>A new interactive board book format that's loaded with kid appealAn exciting series of jacketed, hardcover picture books at an incredibly lowprice! Showcasing well-known authors and illustrators in quality, kid-friendlystories and illustrations, here is a format where rising new stars can shineand old classics can be reborn.; Title: The Big Brag (A Little Dipper Book) | [
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26,507 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1-The perils of a loose tooth that refuses to come out are chronicled in this beginning reader. The simple, rhyming text, with only a few words per page, contains some challenging vocabulary such as "twist" and "crunching." The story is lean and the pastel watercolor illustrations are bland. Since there are many books available on the subject, this one won't be missed.Ann Cook, Winter Park Public Library, FL Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.What's it like to have a wiggly, twisty-turny tooth inside your mouth? Stephen Krensky's funny, kid-friendly, rhyming text answers this question and more! "Do lions have this problem, too? What do sharks and hippos do?" This Step 1 book is perfect for first-time readers and those about to lose their first tooth!; Title: My Loose Tooth (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2) | [
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26,508 | 7 | story follows a day in the life of Godzilla in his Monster Island home. Godzilla roars when he's hungry, when he wants to play with his monster friends, and when he's tired. But eventually, even monsters have to go to sleep! This is a gentle monster "good night" tale for the youngest Godzilla fans.; Title: Godzilla Likes to Roar! (Pictureback(R)) | [
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26,509 | 7 | irts of Fort Wayne, Indiana, twelve-year-old Troy Richmond wishes on a star for more excitement in his life. Be careful what you wish for, Troy! When a meteorite lands in his backyard, it infects Troy with information about King Ghidorah, the terrible three-headed space monster who is heading straight for Earth. Troy finds himself at the center of a worldwide monster battle when King Ghidorah attacks Monster Island and hurts Godzilla's monster friends Rodan, Mothra, Battra, and Anguirus. Now it's personal, and it's up to Godzilla and a kid from Indiana to join forces and save the world!ng the legendary creatureOn May 20, Sony-TriStar will release a blockbuster feature film starring the legendary creatureOn May 20, Sony-TriStar will release a blockbuster feature film starring thelegendary creature. An icon beloved worldwide who never seems to go out ofstyle, Godzilla(TM) was awarded MTV's LifetimeAchievement Award in 1996. In toys, in comic books, and in these excitingRandom House titles, Godzilla(TM) rules!; Title: Godzilla Vs. the Space Monster (Classic Godzilla) | [
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26,510 | 2 | "Who's to blame? That's what everyone always wants to know. But the kernal of wisdom at the heart of this latest "First Time Book is who really cares? Because -- let's face it -- there's "always enough blame to go around. What matters is how we work together to fix the problem.Stan and Jan Berenstain were both born in 1923 in Philadelphia.They didn't know each other as children, but met later at school, at the Philadelphia College of Art.They liked each other right away, and found out that the both enjoyed the same kinds of books, plays, music and art.During World War II, Stan was a medical assistant in the Army, and Jan worked in an airplane factory.When the war was over, they got married and began to work together as artists and writers, primarily drawing cartoons for popular magazines.After having their two sons Leo and Michael, the Berenstains decided to write some funny children's books that their children and other children could read and enjoy.Their first published children's book was called The Big Honey Hunt.It was about a family of bears, who later became known as the "Berenstain Bears." Stan and Jan planned all of their books together. They both wrote the stories and created the pictures. They continued to live outside of Philadelphia in the country. There are now over 300 Berenstain Bears books.; Title: The Berenstain Bears and the Blame Game | [
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26,511 | 0 | PreSchool-Grade 1 Set to the familiar rhythm and cumulative rhyme pattern of "This Is the House That Jack Built," this beginning reader describes the sloppy cheese, spicy sausages, gloppy sauce, and floppy dough that are cooked into a pizza and enjoyed by dozens of mice, much to the cook's great disappointment. However, in order to make the rhyme work, the pizza is cooked in a "tray" rather than a pan, and the sausages are described as "choppy." Also, some of the words are not easy for beginning readers. Still, children will be carried along by the rhythm and the lively, colorful, and somewhat exaggerated illustrations. Kristina Aaronson, Bethel Elementary School Library, VT Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.Pizza is fun to make. Pizza Pat stretches the floppy dough, puts on the gloppy tomatoes, adds the sloppy sausages, sprinkles on the cheese, and then pops it in the oven. But just before he cuts into his delicious pizza pie, he turns his back for one second--and the pizza disappears! A gang of hungry mice have taken Pat's irresistible creation away for themselves. Kids love pizza, and this cumulative Step 1 book, based on the poem "The House That Jack Built", will whet their appetites for both pizza and books!; Title: Pizza Pat (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2) | [
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26,512 | 0 | The perfect first space book for those almost-readers, There's No Place Like Space takes us on a whirlwind tour of our solar system, with a few constellations thrown in for good measure. Cat in the Hat (along with beloved Thing One and Thing Two) straps on his space suit and rhymes his way among the nine planets, presenting important facts along the way. Where else could your preschooler learn phonics and astronomy at same time? "A planet can have satellites that surround it. Uranus has lots of these objects around it" is just one example. This is a fine addition to the library of any young stargazer--few books are written with this many facts furnished in such an easy-reading manner. (Preschool to early reader) --Jill LightnerKindergarten-Grade 3-Fans of Dr. Seuss's favorite feline will enjoy learning through rhymed couplets and cartoonlike illustrations similar to the originals. Each book combines basic facts with interesting trivia to introduce readers to topics that are sure to be of interest. From Bugs: "Here is a riddle/I learned from my mother./How's a skunk and a ladybug/like one another?/When danger is near,/it is easy to tell-/they suddenly give off/a terrible smell!" While the grammar is off, Seussian rhyme is rarely totally correct ("thunk"). In Space, readers learn, "On Venus the weather/is always the same-/hot, dry, and windy,/with no chance of rain." The familiar format and entertaining text are sure to appeal to beginning readers.Maura Bresnahan, Shawsheen School, Andover, MA Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: There's No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) | [
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26,513 | 11 | "This little dog is under a spell and needs your help. To free him, you must be given four special things:A gift from a ship lost at sea, A gift from the prairie blue, A gift from a forest far away, A gift from a kangaroo."How would you feel if you found a note like this in your magic tree house? Eight-year-old Jack and his 7-year-old sister Annie love the funny, enchanted dog Teddy--and know they have no choice but to collect the gifts and break the mysterious spell. In Tigers at Twilight--the 19th adventure in award-winning author Mary Pope Osborne's popular Magic Tree House series--these brave, resourceful children have already found the first two gifts, and must find the third in "a forest far away." Knowing that the books in Morgan Le Fey's magic tree house have the power to transport them all over the world, they see their next destination on the cover of Wildlife of India. Once in the thick of the Indian jungle, it doesn't take them long to make friends with the monkeys, to see the huge gashes that tiger claws have made on the tree trunks, and to spot a python. This story is straight out of an episode of Wild Kingdom; the children spot animal after animal, with only a few close calls. When they find a rare tiger in a poacher's trap, however, the story turns around, and the children are eventually led to the third gift. A tribute to the disappearing tiger, and an animal-filled, action-focused adventure with plenty of cartoon-style illustrations, this slight book is sure to keep kids' attention. A generous layout combined with simple, short sentences promote quick reading that will build confidence in beginning readers. (Ages 4 to 8)Jack and Annie are whisked back in time to the jungle of India where they'll meet snakes and tigers and find ancient ruins.; Title: Tigers at Twilight (Magic Tree House, No. 19) | [
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26,514 | 5 | The Arnold Lobel Book of Mother Goose (1986), originally published as The Random House Book of Mother Goose, appears here in a complete and unabridged edition with more than 300 nursery rhymes, all illustrated in Lobel's distinctive style, whether he is winking at the audience (as in "Three blind mice," when he reveals that the trio can see) or acknowledging the sky's starry splendor in "Hey diddle, diddle." Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.Mother Goose glows with renewed youth, thanks to the genius of Arnold Lobel. His illustrations are so abundant, and so full of color, fun, and imagination, that the book is not to be missed.The New Yorker; Title: The Arnold Lobel Book of Mother Goose: A Treasury of More Than 300 Classic Nursery Rhymes | [
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26,515 | 2 | is over at Lizzy Bruin's house watching Trouble at Big Bear High--a big-cubs' video that they probably shouldn't even be looking at--in which two teen bears are having an argument. When one of them gets really really angry, he says a certain word. It's a word Sister has never heard before. At dinner that night Sister tries out this brand-new, stronger-sounding word. When Mama Bear recovers her senses, she has to explain to Sister all about a certain kind of word. It's the kind of word that nobody, not even adults and certainly not cubs, should use at any time, no matter how upset or angry they are.Stan Berenstain and his wife, Jan, 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 300 Berenstain Bears books have been published and more than 260 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 childrens book series ever.Since their inception, the Berenstain Bears stories have expanded to include picture books, beginning readers, and chapter bookseven 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.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 360 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 one of the best-selling children's book series ever!; Title: The Berenstain Bears and the Big Blooper | [
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26,516 | 10 | ably Peck! Quick action and continuing shenanigans abound as Rob and Soup compete for the frist place prize in the small town 'Mardy Grah'. Soup lovers and new admirers will enjoy the wit and humor of the highly entertaining book: hilarious subplot and action moves the story to a too-soon ending."--<i>School Library Journal </i>; Title: Soup on Wheels | [
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26,517 | 0 | blue monsters .... in a band ....eat the music .... on their stand." A funny, irreverent counting book featuring twenty different kinds of monsters (giant, tall, happy, slimy and more) with truly monstrous dietary habits! A brand-new Beginner Book from author of the mega-best-selling If You Give a Mouse a Cookie--Laura Numeroff!; Title: Monster Munchies (Beginner Books, No 84) | [
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26,518 | 0 | These are just three of the reasons why mice are nice. It is indisputable that mice make the best pets of all. The other pets in Babette's pet store will drop feathers everywhere, growl, hide inside their shells, chew your favorite socks, and maybe even make you sneeze! So it's clear that mice are the only pet you will ever need! With its rhyming text and romping animal fun, kids will eagerly tackle this Step into Reading(R) Step 1 book by award-winning author Charles Ghigna will be grabbed up by kids everywhere.Charles Ghigna is a poet, children's author, and nationally syndicated feature writer who helps promote the love of children's literature by speaking at schools, colleges, conferences, and libraries. He is the author of more than 30 books of poetry for children and adults. Charles lives in Homewood, Alabama, with his wife, Debra, and their son, Chip.Jon Goodell has filled many children's books with his beautiful and cheerful illustrations, including Zigazak!; Mother, Mother, I Want Another; and Andiamo, Weasel! He lives in Norman, Oklahoma.; Title: Mice Are Nice (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2) | [
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26,519 | 2 | What happens when Sister Bear noticies that Mama's lap is shrinking? No, it's not that Mama is eating too much salmon and honey comb. Mama is going to have a baby! With a little help from Mama and Dr. Gert, Sister learns about the birds and the bees...and sonograms, too!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 360 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 one of the best-selling children's book series ever.; Title: The Birds, the Bees, and the Berenstain Bears | [
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26,520 | 18 | Grade 3-5-Kimmel presents the legendary story of the part-husky/part-wolf sled dog that braved severe blizzard conditions to take antitoxin serum to a remote Alaskan village in 1925. When the town was stricken by a diphtheria epidemic, Balto overcame unbelievable obstacles to accomplish what other dogs could not. This heroic canine has been immortalized in statue, film, and now in a book that brings his story to life. Kimmel's writing deftly combines geography, sled racing, and historical background with the gripping adventure of Balto's race to save lives. In many ways, the book reads like fast-paced fiction. Koerber's service- able black-and-white illustrations appear throughout and reflect the action. Sure to appeal to beginning chapter-book readers.Christy Norris Blanchette, Valley Cottage Library, NY Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.Balto has a quiet life as a sled dog--until tragedy strikes. Dozens of children in Nome become sick with diphtheria. Without antitoxin serum, they will perish--and the closest supply is 650 miles away! The only way to get the serum to Nome is by sled, but can the dogs deliver it in time? Heading bravely into a brutal blizzard, Balto leads the race for life. A Kansas City Children's Book Award for Grades 1-3; Title: Balto and the Great Race (Stepping Stone) | [
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26,521 | 2 | Stuff in the closets, stuff in the drawers, stuff in the attic--too much stuff everywhere! Mama Bear convinces the family that cleaning out the house can not only simplify their cluttered lives, but also benefit those who are in need!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 360 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 one of the best-selling children's book series ever.; Title: The Berenstain Bears Think of Those in Need (First Time Books(R)) | [
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26,522 | 2 | Grade 1-2-In this sequel to Baseball Ballerina (Random, 1992), the baseball-playing, ballet-student narrator must deal with two bullies whose teasing is affecting her game. Her improbable solution: talk her coach into dressing up in a gorilla suit to scare the bad guys. Although the brightly colored drawings, large print, and baseball theme will attract early readers, this is not an essential purchase.Lisa Smith, Lindenhurst Memorial Library, NY Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.Here's the sequel to the best-selling Baseball Ballerina. This time, Baseball Ballerina's team has finally made it to the play-offs. But Baseball Ballerina can't even get to first base! With a little monkey business and a lot of laughs, her team is able to come out on top!; Title: Baseball Ballerina Strikes Out! (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3) | [
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26,523 | 2 | LOUIS SACHAR (the author!) IS: "wise" The Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksWhen Marvin Redpost agrees to go over to Casey Happleton's house, he doesn't know what he's in for. Casey shows him the magic crystal she has just found and offers to give Marvin a few wishes. Is the crystal really magic? Or is it too good to be true?; Title: Magic Crystal? (Marvin Redpost 8, paper) | [
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26,524 | 2 | It's 7:45 a.m. and Gus the bus driver is on his way. But the Cubs aren's even up yet! Will they miss the bus? Told in humorous easy-to-read text, this simple story offers up a blow-by-blow description of just another morning in the Bear household--which readers will find not all that different from their own!Stan Berenstain and his wife, Jan, 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 300 Berenstain Bears books have been published and more than 260 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 childrens book series ever.Since their inception, the Berenstain Bears stories have expanded to include picture books, beginning readers, and chapter bookseven 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.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 360 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 one of the best-selling children's book series ever!; Title: The Berenstain Bears Catch the Bus: A Tell the Time Story (Step into Reading, Step 2) | [
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26,525 | 13 | Grade 2-4-In this little jewel of a beginning chapter book, Gregory, the Chalk Box Kid (Random, 1987), returns with his friends Ivy and Richard. Here, Gregory paints pictures of Uncle Pancho's childhood in Mexico on the man's house. When the house is slated for demolition because of a new freeway, a plan is hatched to save it; when that fails, the house is moved out of the path of destruction to a new site. Uncle Pancho's hopes of being reunited with his son come to nothing, but a neighbor, Mr. Hiller, presents himself as a volunteer adopted son. Thus, disappointments are turned into victories. Even self-absorbed Uncle Max comes partly alive and shows a little interest in Gregory's artwork. Beier's pencil drawings are effective and plentiful but, given the topic, it's a shame they aren't in color. The full-color picture on the cover clearly shows the beatific expression of a child engaged in the flow of creation.Ruth Semrau, formerly at Lovejoy School, Allen, TX Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ten years ago, we met Gregory, his family, and his neighborhood in Clyde Robert Bulla's The Chalk Box Kid. The book was published to critical and popular acclaim. Publishers Weekly said, "Bulla has created a gem of a book--a story that goes straight to the heart." Now we pick up Gregory's story where it left off in The Paint Brush Kid. Gregory and his friends help their neighbor--Uncle Pancho--save his house by painting a wonderful mural on its walls. They paint a story, the story of Uncle Pancho's life, a story that comes to life for all who see it.; Title: Paint Brush Kid (Stepping Stone, paper) | [
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26,526 | 0 | Grade 2-4-Suspenseful chapter endings propel readers forward in this fast-paced series entry. Best friends Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose visit the latter's grandmother in Key West, FL, during winter vacation. Gram Hathaway and some other senior citizens are getting ready to invest large amounts of money in a shipwreck-salvaging project. It doesn't take long for the youngsters to figure out that something is fishy. The young detectives sneak aboard their suspects' cruiser and find themselves in danger. Saved by the coast guard, they are able to provide incriminating information to the authorities. Despite some incredible coincidences, the novel gives realistic details about salvaging shipwrecks. Dividing her time between in-line skating and baking cookies, Gram stays just this side of believable. Black-and-white illustrations appear throughout, depicting the book's setting. A frothy but fun read.Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.nd sunken treasure? That's what Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose discover when they go on vacation to Florida. An old ship has been found off the coast, and it's full of gold! Two divers are collecting donations to bring up the loot. They're promising to share whatever they find, but is this too good to be true? It's up to Dink and his friends to get to the bottom of it! A brand-new map of the Florida coast and fun black-and-white drawings make The Goose's Gold a must for kids who love mysteries!; Title: The Goose's Gold (A to Z Mysteries) | [
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26,527 | 0 | Recognized as the father of analytic geometry, Ren Descartes was a French mathematician and philosopher. Kids will love this funny and very accessible tale - based on one of math's greatest myths - about the man who popularized the Cartesion system of coordinates.a positive and fun way into its step-by-step approach to readingNow the premier learning-to-read series incorporates math concepts in a positive and fun way into its step-by-step approach to readingNow the premier learning-to-read series incorporates math concepts in apositive and fun way into its step-by-step approach to reading. Step intoReading + Math = great stories, fabulous illustrations, and the first stepstoward reading - and math - success!; Title: A Fly on the Ceiling (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4) | [
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26,528 | 15 | Kindergarten-Grade 2-Finding the right tree for playing is hard work, but this narrator has plenty of spirit, trying again and again. Enthusiasm abounds as he runs from tree to tree, only to find that each one is already inhabited. He enters the world of backyard animals from squirrels to spiders, and hears and sees them playing, too. Finally, in a tree that holds a world just for him, he falls asleep, utterly exhausted. Repetition is cleverly entwined into this rhythmic narrative, such as "On moss-covered rocks, crickets chirp, 'Chirree!'/as I look, look, look for a tree for me." Primitive-style painted images combine with a collage technique, resulting in a look that is similar to the artist's previous work. What is different here is the use of more white space, which emphasizes contrast, makes the words more visible, and adds to a sense of openness. A fine pairing of author and illustrator, resulting in an appealing story.Tina Hudak, Takoma Park Maryland Library, MD Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.A child looks for the perfect tree to climb and along the way counts animals from one to five in this engaging, rhythmic young picture book from bestselling author Nancy Van Laan.; Title: A Tree for Me | [
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26,529 | 0 | This chipper chapter book imagines life in the year 2049, chronicling the adventures of high-energy fifth-grader Zenon Kar. This is the latest in a series begun with the author-illustrator team's 1996 picture book Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century, which led to a Disney Channel movie. Zenon lives on a space station high above earth where live pets are not allowed. She longs for a Tobo brand robotic dog, the hottest toy in the galaxy, but her frugal father buys her a Bobo, a cheaper knock-off, instead. However, something happens to make her appreciate her Bobo for what it is, and to understand her father's attitudes. Kids--especially those caught up in the Furby, or, more recently, Poochi and Meowchi craze--will likely relate to the themes of peer pressure and materialism, which Sadler (the P.J. Funnybunny books) handles admirably by nestling them in a barrage of funky Zenon-speak. As drawn in Bollen's cartoonish style, Zenon could be a cousin of animated character Judy Jetson, arriving at the mall on her hoverboard or zipping to the Mars Malt. Though the premise may not be groundbreaking, the thought of life "out there" is still a draw for young readers. Ages 6-9. (Jan.) month; a second Zenon chapter book will be published in July 2001.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Gr 2-4-The energetic heroine of this beginning chapter book is fifth-grader Zenon Kar, who acts like a typical American kid even though she lives on a space station in the year 2049. The latest rage is a robotic Tobo dog because real pets aren't allowed on the space station. It tells jokes and does homework. Naturally, Zenon wants one, but her dad buys the cheaper copy, Bobo, which can barely speak and cannot handle homework. When all of the Tobo dogs turn on their owners, good old Bobo rescues Zenon's best friend from her attacking canine. Even better, Zenon gets the only A in her class for doing her own homework-all of the other assignments were identical, done by the owners' Tobo dogs, of course. All the same, Bobo disappears thinking that Zenon really doesn't want him, but in the end, all is resolved happily. This is a fun read even though the plot is predictable. The "rooting for the underdog" theme (in this case, literally) makes it even more attractive. The only drawback is the plethora of slang terms that will force readers into using the 12-page glossary, cleverly disguised as chapter 12 and entitled, "Zenon's Guide to Space Station Slang." Black-and-white cartoons appear on every page; some are full page. This will be a popular choice for those familiar with the other "Zenon" books or the Disney TV movie.-Kate Kohlbeck, Randall School, Waukesha, WICopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Bobo Crazy: Zenon, Girl of the 21st Century | [
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26,530 | 1 | Kindergarten-Grade 3?Santore has spun a charming environmentalist fairy tale about William, a curious frog who lives in the moat of a castle. Though the queen is an angry, impatient perfectionist who never notices him, he respects her. When a new castle law demands that anything not "absolutely perfect" be tossed into the moat, he volunteers to find out why it is being polluted. Readers see William dodging the floating furniture, books, garbage, pots, etc., in the detailed illustrations. On his dangerous mission, he spies a broken toy knight lying on the very last living water lily. Protecting himself with its armor, he approaches the queen. A scuffle with two burly guards causes the monarch to ask what the noise is all about and William gets his chance to ask her why "perfect" is so important. He shows her the moat's imperfection and she admits that in her zeal she has forgotten life's little things. In gratitude to him for raising her environmental consciousness, she be-knights him Sir William, Knight of the Water Lilies, Protector of the Castle Moat, and promises to restore his home to its original beauty. The realism of the slightly exaggerated drawings helps children see the utter devastation of the once-idyllic moat. Santore renders his drawings in appropriate colors that reinforce the mood of the text on each page. This enchantingly hopeful read-aloud should not be missed.?Susan Garland, Maynard Public Library, MACopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.The Queen of the Land of Far and Wide demands perfection--absolute perfection--in all that she surveys from her windows, high in her perfect castle. She orders her minions to move mountains and to change the colors of the forest--but, alas, she is never satisfied. One day she makes a decree--all imperfect things in the castle must be thrown out of the windows. Soon the lovely, lily-blanketed moat below becomes a slimy, polluted junk pile. Blinded by her quest for perfection, the queen does not realize the havoc she has wrought on the harmony of her kingdom, and no one dares to tell her--except one very small and very brave frog named William. Here is the story of how he opens the queen's eyes, to see that nature, in and of itself, is perfect. Acclaimed artist Charles Santore's sumptuous illustrations and provocative "environmental fairytale" will have readers of all ages cheering the triumph of the courageous frog.; Title: William the Curious: Knight of the Water Lilies | [
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26,531 | 0 | On Election Day 1880, the women's rights activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton teaches her young neighbor a lesson in gumption. "McCully's art and story deliver [a relevant message] gracefully," said PW. Ages 5-8.- gracefully," said PW. Ages 5-8. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.*"McCully's richly hued, softly textured paintings beautifully evoke the late 19th-century era...skillfully weaving fact and story, The Ballot Box Battle offers a history lesson pleasingly framed in a story about an independent young girl" (School Library Journal, starred review).; Title: The Ballot Box Battle (Dragonfly Books) | [
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26,532 | 1 | working at Alec Ramsay's stable, but she still has a long way to go before she can buy back Redman. When a dangerous flu virus strikes a neighboring farm and most of the horses are moved, Danielle is crushed to learn she's temporarily out of a job. Then the little black colt to whom she's beginning to grow attached falls ill, and Danielle's priorities begin to change...son of Black Stallion's creator, Steven FarleyIntroducing a brand-new series for younger Black Stallion fans by the son of Black Stallion's creator, Steven FarleyIntroducing a brand-new series for younger Black Stallion fans by the son ofBlack Stallion's creator, Steven Farley. The Young Black Stallion seriesfollows the adventures of thirteen-year-old Danielle Conner, a new black colt,and Alec Ramsay, the boy from the original Black Stallion series. Perfectlysuited for reluctant middle-grade readers, horse lovers, and fans of theoriginal Black Stallion.; Title: A Horse Called Raven (Young Black Stallion #2) | [
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26,533 | 0 | Grade 2-4-Back in another adventure, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose now travel to Maine to visit the castle home of mystery writer Wallis Wallace. A moat, an enormous room with a chandelier, hidden passages, a cave full of bats, and a screaming ghost enhance the setting. While cleaning up the playhouse in the garden, the children discover a trap door that leads to a secret tunnel. Determined to discover the source of the screams, the enterprising sleuths investigate. Suspense builds as clues are added one afterCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.ite mystery writer, Wallis Wallace, has invited Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose for a sleepover - in a haunted castle! But as soon as the young detectives arrive, they start hearing screams behind the walls. Will they discover who - or what - is haunting Moose Manor?; Title: The Deadly Dungeon (A to Z Mysteries) | [
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26,534 | 0 | Have you ever seen a fly fly, or a duck duck? You will have when you read this book! In See the Yak Yak, comical illustrations help beginning readers decode the simple text and decipher the riddle rhymes while they learn about homonyms, words that sound alike but that have different meanings. This melodious menagerie will have kids kid-ding around for hours!; Title: See the Yak Yak (Step-Into-Reading, Step 1) | [
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26,535 | 0 | In book 23 of the Magic Tree House, award-winning author Mary Pope Osborne's popular young adventure series, siblings Jack and Annie travel back to American pioneer times. Their task, assigned by mysterious Camelot librarian Morgan le Fay, is to find "something to learn." When their magic tree house alights on a Kansas prairie in the 1870s, Jack and Annie quickly find a one-room schoolhouse with classes in session. Something to learn! After an all-too-brief school day, the two return to the tree house with their mission completed. But wait: "In the distance, twisting black clouds had dropped out of the storm clouds. They swirled into a funnel shape." A twister! And the young teacher and students in the school don't realize there's a storm cellar under the floor. Jack and Annie must brave the howling winds to return and save their new friends.Osborne's insatiable devotees will devour her latest adventure story, following Civil War on Sunday, Revolutionary War on Wednesday, and all the other titles in this exciting series. What better way to learn about history than to travel through time and space, experiencing it firsthand? (Ages 6 to 9) --Emilie Coulterbook of the American history cluster, Jack and Annie are whisked to a midwestern prairie in the 1870s. They visit a one-room schoolhouse and learn about the hard life of the pioneers. When they return to the magic tree house, Jack and Annie spot a twister on the horizon. Is there time to warn the teacher and the children back at the schoolhouse? Or should Jack and Annie just save themselves?; Title: Twister on Tuesday (Magic Tree House, No. 23) | [
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26,536 | 2 | The peace and calm of life in Bear Country is disrupted by the arrival of Bearie Bubbies. The cubs will do anything to get their hands on these adorable, collectible little toys. As the fad gathers momentum, the cubs--not to mention Mama and Papa--start to feel the strain as they resort to desperate measures trying to get their paws on as many Beary Bubbies they can. With their usual folk wisdom and keen insight, Stan and Jan have tackled a subject that's near and dear to today's kids and parents alike.Stan Berenstain and his wife, Jan, 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 300 Berenstain Bears books have been published and more than 260 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. 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 360 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 one of the best-selling children's book series ever!; Title: The Berenstain Bears' Mad, Mad, Mad Toy Craze | [
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26,537 | 2 | Sammy, an intrepid girl detective, discovers a number of secrets about the hotel across the street from her home. "The solution will likely come as a surprise, and the sleuth delights from start to finish," said PW. Ages 10-13. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Praise for the Sammy Keyes series: Van Draanen offers such an explosive combination of high-stakes sleuthing, hilarity, and breathlessly paced action that its impossible to turn the pages fast enough. Kirkus Reviews Theres no stopping Sammy.Publishers WeeklyAn intelligent, gutsy, flawed, and utterly likable heroine.Booklist"Move over, Nancy Drewa new sleuth is on the scene.Girls Life"Think a combination of Carl Hiaasens Flush and Janet Evanovichs Stephanie Plum books and youll be right on target. School Library JournalA high-quality, high-amp mystery series. The Horn Book This funny, clever series is NOT for kids only. I challenge the most seasoned mystery reader to guess who done it. Cozies, Capers, and Crimes Sammy Keyes comes armed with attitude. Orlando SentinelSammy doesnt find mysteries to solvethey find her. Arizona RepublicHumor, romance and adventure; this story is an absolute blast. Chicago Tribune If you havent met Sammy Keyes yet, now is the time. Childrens Literature; Title: Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief | [
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26,538 | 0 | napped! Someone has kidnapped the king and queen of Socotra. For safety's sake, their son is staying with Dink until they are safe. But then the prince is kidnapped, too! Can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose unmask the royals' enemies before it's too late? Or is the royal family of Socotra gone forever?K is for KIDNAPPED...The king and queen of Socotra have been kidnapped! For his protection, the prince is sent to Green Lawn -- to hide out with Dink's family. Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose promise to help their royal friend rescue his parents from the enemies of the Crown. But then the prince is captured, too! Can the three sleuths catch the kidnappers and unravel this royal mystery?; Title: The Kidnapped King (A to Z Mysteries) | [
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26,539 | 4 | s in town, and all the engines want to help out! James gets the job, and Henry the green engine is very disappointed. But his unhappy mood doesn't last long when he discovers a fun surprise--a playful stray circus elephant stuck in his tunnel!; Title: Henry and the Elephant | [
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26,540 | 0 | A volcano could be called a sleeping mountain--that is, until it wakes up! What is it like to witness the eruption of one of nature's majestic time bombs? Young readers can learn what makes volcanoes "tick," and read about some of the most famous eruptions in history.Eric Arnold is the author of several stepped readers, including Volcanoes! Mountain of Fire, another Step 4 title in the Step into Reading series. He teaches sixth grade in Newton, Massachusetts.; Title: Volcanoes! Mountains of Fire (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4) | [
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26,541 | 1 | up to be the best Christmas ever for Danielle. With both her dad and her horse, Redman, home for the holidays, the farm couldn't be busier. But Raven, the spirited colt with whom Danielle has been working, doesn't want to share her attention. Danielle knows she has a duty to the colt and to Alec Ramsay, his owner, but she can't help feeling loyal to Redman as well. If Raven is to be manageable as a racehorse someday, he must learn to share territory with other horses--but can he?; Title: Wild Spirit (Black Stallion) | [
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26,542 | 0 | "Until this century, most children's poetry was either syrupy sweet or overblown and didactic, and tended to talk down to its readers. Contemporary children's poets have thrown all that condescension and moralizing out the window, and write with today's real child in mind."- from the Introduction by Jack PrelutskyHere in one gloriously illustrated volume are 211 wonderful poems that represent the best this century has to offer. From sibling rivalry, school, monsters, food, and just plain silliness, to such ageless themes as the seasons, Who am I?, and the many moods of childhood, this is a collection that begs to be read aloud and shared with the whole family. The poems, from every decade of this century, showcase 137 famous poets.Selected by Jack Prelutsky, America's leading children's poet, and illustrated by award-winning watercolorist Meilo So, this useful and beautiful gift is a splendid way to end the century -- or start a new one. Truly a book that families will cherish long after the millennium excitement is over, The 20th-Century Children's Poetry Treasury is a joyous companion volume to the best-selling The 20th-Century Children's Book Treasury.Book Details:Format: HardcoverPublication Date: 9/28/1999Pages: 96Reading Level: Age 5 and Up; Title: The 20th Century Children's Poetry Treasury | [
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26,543 | 0 | or Lucky. . . .And that's just how Lucky O'Leary feels when the lottery ticket his grandfather sends him for Christmas turns out to be a million-dollar winner! But before Lucky can cash it in, someone sneaks into his house and steals it. Now it's up to Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose to track down the thief and return the ticket . . . before Lucky loses out!RON ROY has been writing books for children since 1974. He is the author of dozens of books, including the popular A to Z Mysteries, Calendar Mysteries, and Capital Mysteries. When not working on a new book, Ron likes to teach tricks to his dog Pal, play poker with friends, travel, and read thrilling mystery books. STEPHEN GILPIN is the award-winning illustrator of dozens of childrens books, including the popular and very funny Pirate Mom. He brings his fresh, kid-friendly style to all the covers of the A to Z Mysteries series.; Title: The Lucky Lottery (A to Z Mysteries) | [
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26,544 | 0 | Sam, Polly, and Joe are pulled back into the magical world of Greek myth when a blazing parchment rises from their campfire.Each book in the Magic Elements Quartet takes the reader on a mythical adventure involving one of the four classical elements--earth, air, fire, and water.; Title: Fire Dreams (Magic Elements Quartet, Book 4) | [
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26,545 | 0 | Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose visit New York City! Dink's uncle is the curator of a museum with a dazzling new treasure--a statue of a jaguar cradling an emerald between its front paws. But when it's discovered that the emerald has been replaced with a fake, Dink's uncle is the chief suspect. He'll go to jail if Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose can't uncover the real thief!When the kids visit Dink's uncle in New York City, they're dazzled by his museum's latest treasure -- a statue of a gold jaguar with a precious emerald between its paws. But when the jewel is swapped for a fake, the police name Dink's uncle as a suspect! It's up to Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose to uncover the real crook. Who stole the jaguar's jewel?; Title: The Jaguar's Jewel (A to Z Mysteries) | [
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26,546 | 6 | You are invited to go on an animal safari around the world in this globetrotting Nifty Lift-and-Look adventure. Kids will love peeking at animals in their natural habitats: the African grasslands, the Amazon rain forest, the Arctic and the Antarctic, the Australian Outback, and the North American forest. Fuzzytail World includes information about where the animals live, as well as basic concepts such as counting and matching, making this flap book both adorable and educational!; Title: Fuzzytail World | [
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26,547 | 2 | With water as its theme, the inaugural volume of The Magic Elements Quartet drowns in extraneous detail, sodden dialogue and a plot that is anything but watertight. While vacationing at the beach, 10-year-old Polly and seven-year-old Sam spot a glass bottle bobbing in the water; a note inside promises to grant three wishes. After several failed attempts, Polly makes a wishto become a mermaidthat comes true. Though the sequence of events gets murky, next the siblings 13-year-old brother, Joe, apparently gets hold of the bottle and is granted his wish to become Neptune. Meanwhile, Polly and Sam discover that his transformation seems to have wiped out everyone elses memory of their older brother. The plot becomes even sillier as Polly and Sam make their final wishto locate Joeand transform, respectively, into a mermaid (again) and an octopus, and find themselves in an underwater city; the rules that applied to Pollys wish (she reverted to her normal body after 24 hours) dont apply to Joes situation. Outlandish without being at all magical, this tale is summed up in a comment that Polly makes when she and Sam, so engrossed in their new serpentine identities, forget all about their mission to find Joe: Were wasting time! she exclaims. Readers of this washed-out tale will likely feel the same way. Ages 8-10. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 3-5-A poorly imagined fantasy. Ten-year-old Polly and her 7-year-old brother, Sam, nearly drown while trying to retrieve a bottle bobbing temptingly on the ocean waves, but are saved by their surly, no-longer-fun-to-play-with teen-aged brother, Joe. They are disappointed when they can't find the bottle afterwards, and more than a little surprised when they discover it the next morning on Joe's dresser. Inside the bottle they find a note granting them three wishes "of this element," and after a little trial and error, they manage to get the promised fanciful adventure started. The upshot is Joe's disappearance, which no one seems to notice except for Polly and Sam, who have to figure out where he is and rescue him. There is nothing compelling about this story-the characters and dialogue are uninteresting and unconvincing, and the plot seems to have been constructed with convenience rather than logic in mind. For a classic story about wishes, try Edward Eager's Half Magic (Harcourt, 1954), or suggest Franny Billingsley's Well Wished (S & S, 1997) and Bill Brittain's The Wish Giver (HarperCollins, 1983).Carrie Schadle, Beginning with Children School, New York City Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Water Wishes (Magic Elements 1, paper) | [
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26,548 | 2 | "An intergenerational story with an endearing main character...full of gentle humor...and eminently likable characters." -- School Library JournalNow in Knopf Paperback, from the author of Babe: The Gallant Pig, comes the touching story of a "stray" old woman's amusing antics and the large, loving family that adopts her.; Title: The Stray | [
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26,549 | 1 | branches; a mouse; strangely shaped shadows; the dark at the top of the stairs. Everybody's afraid of something, but that doesn't make you a scare-dy bear. It just makes you normal. That's the lesson in this ultra simple picture book that exposes common fears to light--and shoos them away!; Title: The Berenstain Bears Get the Scaredies | [
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26,550 | 1 | ack-and-white. When Professor Actual Factual's nephew Ferdy comes to town, the cubs try to make him feel at home--but he's a stuck-up nerd! Then Ferdy realizes that he needs the cubs, and everyone learns to respect one another for their own special talents. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.Stan and Jan Berenstain were both born in 1923 in Philadelphia.They didn't know each other as children, but met later at school, at the Philadelphia College of Art.They liked each other right away, and found out that the both enjoyed the same kinds of books, plays, music and art.During World War II, Stan was a medical assistant in the Army, and Jan worked in an airplane factory.When the war was over, they got married and began to work together as artists and writers, primarily drawing cartoons for popular magazines.After having their two sons Leo and Michael, the Berenstains decided to write some funny children's books that their children and other children could read and enjoy.Their first published children's book was called The Big Honey Hunt .It was about a family of bears, who later became known as the "Berenstain Bears".Over 50 children's books later, Stan and Jan still plan all of their books together -- both write the stories, and both write the pictures.They live outside of Philadelphia in the country. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.; Title: Berenstain Bears and the Nerdy Nephew (A Big Chapter Book) | [
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26,551 | 1 | s between the Berenstain Baby Bears and their "passies." But the Baby Bears are growing up and are about to learn that there's more to life than pacifiers. With their usual brand of sensitive, heartfelt humor, the Berenstains capture a moment near and dear to anyone who's ever loved a pacifier.; Title: Berenstain Baby Bears Pacifier Days | [
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26,552 | 2 | For Joseph and Fleetfeet, a young Stegosaurus, a journey across the dangerous terrain of Dinotopia to retrieve a stolen prize for their guardian is hampered by their constant competitiveness. But the two friends must put aside their differences to shoot the treacherous rapids of Waterfall City's Thunder Falls.; Title: Thunder Falls (Dinotopia) | [
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26,553 | 7 | sad because everyone on Monster Island is afraid of him. He goes off to live alone on a deserted island, then one day, he senses trouble back on Monster Island. He returns to find that Anguirus, one of the monsters, has fallen into a volcano pit. Using his long tail, Godzilla saves Anguirus, and his act of kindness dispels the fears of the other monsters. Happily, Godzilla finally finds a home.; Title: Who's Afraid of Godzilla? (Pictureback(R)) | [
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26,554 | 0 | Jamie's greatest wish is to have a pony of her very own. So when she sees a sign advertising a free pony, she's ecstatic! As soon as Jamie pets McIntosh for the first time, she's sure that they are perfect for each other. Is Jamie's dream about to become a reality? Or is a free pony too good to be true?; Title: The Perfect Pony (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3) | [
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26,555 | 2 | ore Tugboat's best friend? With so many friends, it's hard for a little tugboat to decide. But after Theodore, Emily, George, and Foduck all pull together to save Hank, Theodore discovers the true meaning of a best friend!; Title: Theodore's Best Friend (Jellybean Books) | [
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26,556 | 2 | Walking. Talking. Growing up is full of challenges. But the biggest challenge a baby Bear faces is--potty training! The Baby Bears show toddler the joys and pitfalls of this hurdle as they take a fun-filled lesson in potty training.; Title: Berenstain Baby Bears My Potty and I | [
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26,557 | 0 | Here are a trio of Thomas the Tank Engine favorites: Thomas and the Pony Show, Thomas Goes to School, and Henry Goes to the Hospital. Filled with charming art and wonderful adventures, this collectible three-in-one treasury book is sure to become a must for any child's library. ; Title: Thomas the Tank Engine's Big Yellow Treasury (Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends Series) | [
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26,558 | 16 | Based on The Railway Series by the REV. W. AWDRY A is for All Aboard! Filled with fun photographs from the popular TV show, Shining Time Station, Thomas's ABC Book will delight children while teaching them the alphabet along the way.In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small blue wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, Reverend W. Awdry, made up to accompany this wonderful toy were first published in 1945. He continued to create new adventures and characters until 1972, when he retired from writing. Reverend Awdry died in 1997 at the age of 85.In 1942, the launch of Little Golden Books revolutionized children’s book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling children’s books of all time. Golden Books’ backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardt’s Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of children’s book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more. Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Books continues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.; Title: Thomas' ABC Book (Thomas & Friends) (Pictureback(R)) | [
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26,559 | 0 | ter, Queenie, and Too-Tall are at the center of the mad, mad musical action in Bear Country. And the lead singer of Toxic Sludge has come to town to judge the music contest where they make their debut! But what is he told when he asks how to get to Beartown Concert Hall? "Practice, man! Practice!"*Stan and Jan Berenstain were both born in 1923 in Philadelphia.They didn't know each other as children, but met later at school, at the Philadelphia College of Art.They liked each other right away, and found out that the both enjoyed the same kinds of books, plays, music and art. *During World War II, Stan was a medical assistant in the Army, and Jan worked in an airplane factory.When the war was over, they got married and began to work together as artists and writers, primarily drawing cartoons for popular magazines. *After having their two sons Leo and Michael, the Berenstains decided to write some funny children's books that their children and other children could read and enjoy. *Their first published children's book was called The Big Honey Hunt .It was about a family of bears, who later became known as the "Berenstain Bears". * Over 50 children's books later, Stan and Jan still plan all of their books together -- both write the stories, and both write the pictures.They live outside of Philadelphia in the country.; Title: The Berenstain Bears Go Platinum (Big Chapter Books) | [
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26,560 | 0 | ie are whisked down under to the land of Australia, where they save a baby kangaroo, a koala, and other animals from a raging wildfire.MARY POPE OSBORNE is the author of the New York Times number one bestselling Magic Tree House series. She and her husband, writer Will Osborne (author of Magic Tree House: The Musical), live in northwestern Connecticut with their three dogs. Ms. Osborne is also the coauthor of the companion Magic Tree House Fact Trackers series with Will, and with her sister, Natalie Pope Boyce. SAL MURDOCCA has illustrated more than 200 children's trade and text books. He is also a librettist for children's opera, a video artist, an avid runner, hiker, and bicyclist, and a teacher of children's illustration at the Parsons School of Design. Sal lives and works in New York with his wife, Nancy.From the Trade Paperback edition.; Title: Magic Tree House #20: Dingoes at Dinnertime | [
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26,561 | 0 | Grade 2-4-Kulling provides an overview of Roosevelt's life, from childhood until her death, emphasizing the woman's courage and spirit. Full-color paintings and black-and-white photos appear throughout. The watercolors are adequate, but the photos are a definite plus, showing Roosevelt engaged in activities described in the text. Children who select this title for an assignment may be pleasantly surprised to find themselves charmed by this exceptional woman.Megan McGuire, Lake View Elementary School, Madison, WI Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.Part of the Step into Reading series, this illustrated chapter-book biography packs in a lot of information about Eleanor Roosevelt's life without condescension for the young audience. From the moving opening chapter, Kulling dramatizes the ugly duckling theme of the shy, awkward outsider who is rejected by her own mother, but who finds a life outside, first at school and then as a powerful figure in the public sphere. Toward the end, the inspirational message is a bit heavy, with too many exclamation points, but new readers will be caught by the direct story of the brave woman in politics, as First Lady, as columnist, and as a leader in the struggle for human rights. Half-page color illustrations on every page and occasional photos in black and white capture Roosevelt's courage and humanity. Hazel Rochman; Title: Eleanor Everywhere: The Life of Eleanor Roosevelt (Step into Reading) | [
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26,562 | 4 | Thomas is going on a special trip to the circus, and there are lots of wonderful things to discover along the way--a beautiful hot air balloon, a playful dolphin, and a barrel of monkeys, just to name a few! Lift and peek behind the many flaps and see the hidden surprises. Preschoolers will want to climb on board with this fun transportation shaped flap book, bursting with treasures on every page!In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small blue wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, Reverend W. Awdry, made up to accompany this wonderful toy were first published in 1945. He continued to create new adventures and characters until 1972, when he retired from writing. Reverend Awdry died in 1997 at the age of 85.Josie Yee received her BFA from Arizona State University and studied illustration at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California, and the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She has illustrated over a hundred childrens books with major publishers, including Random House and Disney Press. She lives in New York City with her daughter, Ana, and their cat, Dude.; Title: Thomas the Tank Engine's Hidden Surprises (Thomas & Friends) (Let's Go Lift-and-Peek) | [
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26,563 | 7 | Grade 4-7-In a fantasy reminiscent of C. S. Lewis's The Magician's Nephew, a girl and boy are transported from Victorian England to a magical realm with talking beasts, dwarves, fairies, and Sinbad's roc and genie from The Arabian Nights. Hope, named for the Greek myth, "Pandora's Box," is charged by Pegasus with the task of saving the talking horses from slavery under the centaurs. The boy, Apollo, starts out misguided but is improved by his adventure, in which he is captured by the centaurs and participates unwittingly in their scheme to enlist the help of the legendary bird against the horses by stealing her egg. The plot's focus alternates between the two children and is dependent on the myth of "Pandora's Box," which is retold twice. While the avuncular and gently humorous narrative voice together with unusually lovely imagery make this a pleasant read, the theme of the value of imagination is somewhat forced. The ship, The Basset, displays a banner marked "By believing, one sees" and Hope receives a card that reads "Believe and see-stories equal truth" (B-a-s-s-e-t), although the title's tie-in with Charles Darwin's The Voyage of the Beagle may go unperceived by many young readers. This appears to be the first of a proposed series with multiple authors based on the original story (Artisan, 1996) by James C. Christensen.Valerie Diamond, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore, MD Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.. Twelve-year-old Hope Glover climbs a tree to rescue a kite but instead finds the kite pulling her into the sky, over the ocean, and into a storm! She is rescued by a small, beautiful ship--the Basset--and drawn into a magical world where a war rages between centaurs and winged horses. It's up to Hope to find a solution which turns out to include an out-of-practice genie, a new pair of wings, and the legendary Pandora's box itself! Middle-grade boys and girls will be swept up in this first exciting adventure in the fantastic world of the Basset!; Title: Islands in the Sky (Voyage of the Basset, No. 1) | [
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26,564 | 1 | Theodore finds a baby whale in the Big Harbor--and is assigned to whale-sit! At first, he's upset, but the young whale turns out to be so much fun, that he doesn't really mind. When the whale's friends are found, Theodore realizes that The Big Harbor is no place for a growing whale after all. But what will Theodore do without his newfound friend?; Title: Theodore and the Whale (Pictureback(R)) | [
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26,565 | 0 | Farmer Bens prize watermelons are too big to steal. But the cash from his farmstand isnt. Who stole it? Never fearthe Bear Detectives are on the case. They are hot on the trail of watermelon seeds. And where will it lead them? Read the latest Bear Detectives Mystery and find out who they catch red-handed. Or is it green-handed?; Title: The Berenstain Bears and the Missing Watermelon Money (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3) | [
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26,566 | 0 | Climb in and hold on tight! Kids will love spending a day at the Bear Country Amusement Park, where they'll experience the stomach-dropping, heart-stopping thrills of a giant roller coaster right along with the Berenstain Bears.Stan and Jan Berenstain were both born in 1923 in Philadelphia.They didn't know each other as children, but met later at school, at the Philadelphia College of Art.They liked each other right away, and found out that the both enjoyed the same kinds of books, plays, music and art.During World War II, Stan was a medical assistant in the Army, and Jan worked in an airplane factory.When the war was over, they got married and began to work together as artists and writers, primarily drawing cartoons for popular magazines.After having their two sons Leo and Michael, the Berenstains decided to write some funny children's books that their children and other children could read and enjoy.Their first published children's book was called The Big Honey Hunt.It was about a family of bears, who later became known as the "Berenstain Bears." Stan and Jan planned all of their books together. They both wrote the stories and created the pictures. They continued to live outside of Philadelphia in the country. There are now over 300 Berenstain Bears books.; Title: The Berenstain Bears Ride the Thunderbolt (Step-Into-Reading, Step 1) | [
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26,567 | 0 | Recognized as the father of analytic geometry, Ren Descartes was a French mathematician and philosopher. Kids will love this funny and very accessible tale - based on one of math's greatest myths - about the man who popularized the Cartesion system of coordinates.a positive and fun way into its step-by-step approach to readingNow the premier learning-to-read series incorporates math concepts in a positive and fun way into its step-by-step approach to readingNow the premier learning-to-read series incorporates math concepts in apositive and fun way into its step-by-step approach to reading. Step intoReading + Math = great stories, fabulous illustrations, and the first stepstoward reading - and math - success!; Title: The Fly on the Ceiling: A Math Myth (Step Into Reading + Math) | [
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26,568 | 0 | Stan Berenstain and his wife, Jan, 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 300 Berenstain Bears books have been published and more than 260 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 childrens book series ever.Since their inception, the Berenstain Bears stories have expanded to include picture books, beginning readers, and chapter bookseven 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.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 360 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 one of the best-selling children's book series ever!; Title: The Berenstain Bears and the Big Question | [
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26,569 | 2 | old and in with the new! Find out what happens when the Baby Bears make the exciting, sometimes scary move from crib to big bed. Toddlers will be delighted to share in the Baby Bears' big move as they prepare for their own move to a big bed.; Title: Berenstain Baby Bears My New Bed | [
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26,570 | 0 | This wonderful collection contains three complete favorites: Thomas and the Tiger, Thomas and the Birthday Party, and James and the Balloons.; Title: Thomas the Tank Engine's Big Blue Treasury (Thomas the Tank Engines & Friends Series) | [
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26,571 | 5 | Illustrated in full color. Beloved storyteller Verna Aardema is at her finest in this African animal tale, weaving charm and suspense with a delightfully satisfying resolution. Peering down from her treetop perch, a lonely lioness admires the noisily cheeping clan of Mother Ostrich and thinks, "I would be happy to have just one child." So she leaps down, gurum! and steals all four ostrich chicks. Accepting the lioness as their mother, the chicks follow right behind he. Mother Ostrich is frantic! As she chases after the lioness, she enlists the help of gazelle, hyena, jackal, and mongoose. But which one can help her to get her chicks back? With art by Yumi Heo that blends primitive, African, and folk styles, The Lonely Lioness and the Ostrich Chicks is a captivating picture book destined to be a classic.* Verna Aardema grew up in New Era, Michigan as the third in a family of nine children.A cedar swamp in the back of her house served as her inspiration and retreat as a young aspiring writer. * At Michigan State College, Verna took many writing courses, but none that were aimed at writing for children.She didn't think about the children's book field until many years later, when she had to make up stories to get her baby daughter to eat. * Verna writes mostly African folktales because of her fascination with that infinitely diverse continent.Out of its jungles, deserts, and great plains have come some of the most unusual and charming folktales in the world. * As of today, Verna has published over 25 books and is still working on more.Her books have been translated into French, Spanish, Dutch, Japanese, Chinese and Afrikaans. * Verna lives in North Fort Myers, Florida, with her husband, Albert.; Title: The Lonely Lioness and the Ostrich Chicks (Stepping Stone Books) | [
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26,572 | 15 | Grade 3-6?The once-revolutionary nonfiction series ventures beyond our atmosphere for the first time in a survey that touches on an array of space-exploration topics, from the early history of rocketry to animals in orbit, space stations, astronaut underwear, and probes to the outer planets. The familiar blizzard of cutout color illustrations includes sharp photos of actual spacecraft, scale models, toys, commemorative bric-a-brac, new and worn-out parts, plus portraits of people and selected heavenly bodies, all with detailed captions. The focus is, eye-openingly, international, with European Space Agency technology and astronauts from small countries sharing equal time with the personnel and programs of the U.S. and the former Soviet Union. What with recent events on Mars and Mir, the information is already dated, but the book's broad scope and surefire popularity make it a useful lead-in to more systematic treatments of the subjects.?John Peters, New York Public LibraryCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Blast off to the farthest reaches of the universe in a provocative overview of mankind's fascination with space.From the first rocket launch of the 1950s, and the "space race" that ensued, to present-day wonders like the Hubble Space Telescope and the Mir space station, young space enthusiasts will learn about the exciting history and future of space travel and even follow a day in the life of an astronaut in this out-of-this-world addition to the popular Eyewitness series.; Title: Space Exploration (Eyewitness Books (Library)) | [
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26,573 | 0 | ie are off on another adventure! This time they are sent to ancient Greece, where a very important event is taking place. Join them as they race against time and witness the very first Olympic games!*Mary Pope Osborne grew up in the military, and by the time she was fifteen had lived in Oklahoma, Austria, Florida and four different army posts in Virginia and North Carolina. * After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the early 1970's, Mary traveled all over Europe, and spent the first six weeks of her trip living in a cave on the island of Crete.She then joined up with a group of European young people and traveled in rickety vans through sixteen Asian countries, including Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Nepal. * She was a bartender, an acting teacher, a waitress, a travel agent, a window dresser, and a medical assistant -- all before becoming an author!Now she is the author of many highly acclaimed picture books, early chapter books, middle-grade biographies, and young adult novels. * In February 1993, Mary was elected the 27th president of the Author's Guild, the oldest, most established organization for writers in the United States. * Mary her husband Will spilt their time between an apartment in Greenwich Village, New York and a cabin in Pennsylvania.They own a terrier named Bailey, who sleeps on the top of Mary's desk every day while she writes!; Title: Hour of the Olympics (Magic Tree House) | [
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26,574 | 1 | ing Mama that they will not get the screamies when she takes them for a day at the mall, the cubs get them anyway. But Mama has the cure: she throws her own 100% genuine screaming fit, Mama-style, and that teaches 'em!*Stan and Jan Berenstain were both born in 1923 in Philadelphia.They didn't know each other as children, but met later at school, at the Philadelphia College of Art.They liked each other right away, and found out that the both enjoyed the same kinds of books, plays, music and art. *During World War II, Stan was a medical assistant in the Army, and Jan worked in an airplane factory.When the war was over, they got married and began to work together as artists and writers, primarily drawing cartoons for popular magazines. *After having their two sons Leo and Michael, the Berenstains decided to write some funny children's books that their children and other children could read and enjoy. *Their first published children's book was called The Big Honey Hunt .It was about a family of bears, who later became known as the "Berenstain Bears". * Over 50 children's books later, Stan and Jan still plan all of their books together -- both write the stories, and both write the pictures.They live outside of Philadelphia in the country.; Title: The Berenstain Bears Get the Screamies (Jellybean Books(R)) | [
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26,575 | 18 | "This book is important for the stories it tells, the pictures it shows, and especially for its prevailing message."--School Library Journal (starred review)"The essays are sophisticated...but the interviews will grab elementary-grade readers."--Booklist"This is must reading for all who are interested in America's struggle for racial justice, then and now."--Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Now in paperback--a personal look at the civil rights movement of the 1950s and '60s told through dozens of interviews conducted by Washington, D.C., fourth graders with their parents, grandparents, neighbors, and others who helped fight the battle against segregation and changed the course of history. With a foreword by Rosa Parks, three introductory essays, and over 40 archival photographs, this thoughtful, compelling, and educational book pays tribute to the many ordinary people who dedicated themselves to the cause of freedom and the fight for equality.; Title: Oh, Freedom!: Kids Talk About the Civil Rights Movement with the People Who Made It Happen | [
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26,576 | 15 | lift off! Astronauts Today is a journey into space exploration. With fun facts like what astronauts eat and how they sleep, along with full-color photographs on every page, kids will learn about today's space adventures and how people from all over the world work to continue space exploration for the future.; Title: Astronauts Today (Pictureback) | [
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26,577 | 7 | rth has dreamed of dancing with fairies since she was a little girl. When the Bassett arrives to pick her up, it looks like her dream will come true! Gwen's twin brother, Devin, reluctantly comes along to keep an eye on her. And he has to do just that when Gwen is lured away to the dark halls of the Unseelie fairies. Can Devin rescue his sister or will he also be caught under the spell of the Raven Queen? This second book in this thrilling new series that combines magic and mythology will captivate readers.; Title: The Raven Queen (Voyage of the Basset #2) | [
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26,578 | 0 | A windy hill, a summer sky, a perfect day for kites to fly. Sister Bear and Brother Bear join their friends for a sun-filled, fun-filled day in this sweet, rhyming book.Stan Berenstain and his wife, Jan, 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 300 Berenstain Bears books have been published and more than 260 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 childrens book series ever.Since their inception, the Berenstain Bears stories have expanded to include picture books, beginning readers, and chapter bookseven 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.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 360 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 one of the best-selling children's book series ever!; Title: The Berenstain Bears: We Like Kites | [
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26,579 | 0 | RON ROY has been writing books for children since 1974. He is the author of dozens of books, including the popular A to Z Mysteries®, Calendar Mysteries, and Capital Mysteries. When not working on a new book, Ron likes to teach tricks to his dog Pal, play poker with friends, travel, and read thrilling mystery books.   STEPHEN GILPIN is the award-winning illustrator of dozens of children’s books, including the popular and very funny Pirate Mom. He brings his fresh, kid-friendly style to all the covers of the A to Z Mysteries® series.; Title: The Invisible Island (A to Z Mysteries) | [
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26,580 | 2 | Marvin and Stuart get to sleep over at Nick Tuffles house for Nicks birthday. They set out sleeping bags in the Tuffles backyard. Stuart and Nick fall right to sleep, but Marvin tosses and turns. Then he hears a noise, and something glowing zooms over his head. Is it really a flying birthday cake? Or something else? The next day, a very strange new kid shows up at school. . . .Louis Sachar is the bestselling author of the award-winning novel Holes, as well as Small Steps, The Cardturner, Stanley Yelnats’ Survival Guide to Camp Green Lake, There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom, The Boy Who Lost His Face, Dogs Don’t Tell Jokes, and the rest of the Marvin Redpost series, among many others. Visit him at louissachar.com.; Title: Flying Birthday Cake? (Marvin Redpost 6, paper) | [
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26,581 | 7 | on to the premier first chapter book. When Otto gets lost in a deserted fun house, he discovers that it has been invaded by ghosts who once were a band of cutthroats and thieves. Will Otto find the secret exit in time or will he be trapped inside forever?From the Trade Paperback edition.; Title: House of the Horrible Ghosts (STEPPING STONE BOOK) | [
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26,582 | 2 | Everybody's happy.Why, oh, why?Grandma's baking...sweet potato pie! That's why!; Title: Sweet Potato Pie (Step-Into-Reading, Step 1) | [
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26,583 | 2 | Grade 7 & Up--This inviting book will appeal to boys experiencing puberty and those in need of information about their bodies, girls, and dealing with uncomfortable situations. Intended to provide "safety, maintenance, and operating instructions," the volume is packaged like an owner's manual for a car from the '40s through the '60s with black-and-white photos of vehicles and Caucasian teens from that period. Pictures of engine parts illustrate the first chapter, "Under the Hood," which covers male sexual organs and how they work. The absence of anatomical diagrams may reduce readers' embarrassment and focus their attention on the text. Sample chapters include: "Ignition System" (hormonal changes), "Exterior Maintenance" (hygiene), "Danger Zones" (drugs), and "Parking" (sex). Nutrition and diet advice and emotions are also discussed. "Getting to Know Your Fellow Drivers" covers girls' development, menstruation, dating, and pregnancy. The author also discusses a basic wardrobe, slow dancing, and appropriate ways to get noticed by girls. Nearly every chapter encourages readers to discuss problems with their parents, counselors, doctors, and other medical practitioners. This solid addition to the genre provides frank information in a creative way.Vicki Reutter, Cazenovia High School, NYCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.MAVIS JUKES is a mom, stepmom, teacher, and lawyer and the author of numerous books for children and teens, including the bestselling Its A Girl Thing: How to Stay Healthy, Safe, and in Charge and Growing Up: Its A Girl Thing, as well as Ill See You in My Dreams, Blackberries in the Dark, and the Newbery Honor Book Like Jake and Me. She lives and works with her husband, artist Robert Hudson, on a ranch in northern California.From the Trade Paperback edition.; Title: The Guy Book: An Owner's Manual | [
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26,584 | 15 | Illus. with full-color photos. Meet remarkable denizens of the endangered rain forests--tarantulas that stalk birds, tiny antelopes that can leap nine feet in the air, a tribe of hone-loving pygmies, and others.; Title: Jungle (Eyewitness Books) | [
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26,585 | 0 | Three feathers.Three flights.Three feathers fall out of the sky and into the hands of three siblings. Exactly what they are supposed to do with the feathers Joe, Polly, and Sam don't know. That is, until they see the words written by the wind and magic is once again a part of their lives.; Title: Wind Spell (Magic Elements 3, paper) | [
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26,587 | 2 | Kenn Nesbitt wrote his first children's poem, "Scrawny, Tawny Skinner," in 1994, inspired by having dinner with a friend whose four-year-old daughter did everything she could to get out of eating her dinner! Since then, Kenn has written five books of humorous children's poetry. His poems have been included in many anthologies of humorous children's poetry, including If Kids Ruled the School and No More Homework! No More Tests!, on audio CDs and in textbooks. His poems have also been featured on the TV show Jack Hanna's Wildlife Adventures on The Family Channel. His website Poetry4kids.com is the number 2 website for children's poetry. Kenn lives in Spokane, WA with his wife and two children.; Title: When The Teacher Isn't Looking: And Other Funny School Poems (Giggle Poetry) | [
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26,588 | 14 | Katherine Milhous (18941977) was an American writer, illustrator and artist. She is best known as the author and illustrator of The Egg Tree, which won the Caldecott Medal in 1951.; Title: The Egg Tree | [
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26,589 | 5 | There is perhaps no better loved, no more universal story than Cinderella. Almost every country in the world has a version of it, but the favorite of story-tellers is the French version by Charles Perrault.This translation is excellent for story-telling and also for reading aloud. Marcia Brown's illustrations are full of magic and enchantment from the little cupids putting back the hands of the clock to the last scene at the palace. They are pictures that will stay in a child's mind.Book Details:; Title: Cinderella | [
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26,590 | 5 | Marcia Brown, one of the most honored illustrators in children's literature, is a three-time Caldecott Medalist and six-time Caldecott Honor illustrator, as well as winner of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for the body of her work. She lives in Laguna Hills, California.; Title: Once a Mouse... | [
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26,593 | 2 | Byrd Baylor lives and writes in Arizona, presenting images of the Southwest and an intense connection between the land and the people. Her prose illustrates vividly the value of simplicity, the natural world, and the balance of life within it.; Title: The Other Way to Listen | [
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26,594 | 2 | slight wear on cover, like new, vintage.; Title: Baby's Journal | [
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26,595 | 15 | Grade 1-4 Another collaboration set in the desert from this author/artist team. The styles are consistent: typically twin columns of very short lines of prose set into double-page spreads of intense colors and large white spaces. This is a paean to the forces of nature active in the desert, and a young woman's love of her environment that motivates many private celebrations: Coyote Day, Dust Devil Day, The Time of Falling Stars. The words are personal descriptions of responses to events. The images, however, are much more universal, abstract visualizations. Again the black line helps define horizons, animals, and dust devils (whirlwinds), but it's the sweep of pure color shapes appearing almost stenciled in their sharp-edgedness that will grab children's attention. Parnall can make his audience see empty space as solid form, can juxtapose a red against a pale blue and set the page on fire. But he can also add travel poster cacti that destroy the mysticism of his suggestive abstractions. Still, the partnership thrives in this latest work. Kenneth Marantz, Art Education Department, Ohio State University, ColumbusCopyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.Byrd Baylor lives and writes in Arizona, presenting images of the Southwest and an intense connection between the land and the people. Her prose illustrates vividly the value of simplicity, the natural world, and the balance of life within it.; Title: I'm in Charge of Celebrations | [
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26,596 | 13 | Byrd Baylor lives and writes in Arizona, presenting images of the Southwest and an intense connection between the land and the people. Her prose illustrates vividly the value of simplicity, the natural world, and the balance of life within it.; Title: When Clay Sings | [
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26,597 | 1 | Marcia Brown, one of the most honored illustrators in children's literature, is a three-time Caldecott Medalist and six-time Caldecott Honor illustrator, as well as winner of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for the body of her work. She lives in Laguna Hills, California.; Title: Dick Whittington and His Cat | [
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26,598 | 0 | Chicago Sunday Tribune Based on fact, this unusual story of a remarkable pioneer child carries a heartwarming message of love and faith. Beautifully and simply told for beginning readers, it is charmingly illustrated by Leonard Weisgard.Christian Science Monitor This is a book unmarred by preachment, piety, or sentimentality -- a book without flaw, it seems to me, which must become an American classic.The New York Times Book Review ...this story is one to be long remembered for its beautiful simplicity and dignity...Alice Dagliesh wrote many books for young readers, including The Thanksgiving Story, The Fourth of July Story, the Bears on Hemlock Mountain, and The Little Wooden Farmer, all available from Aladdin.; Title: The Courage of Sarah Noble | [
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26,599 | 3 | Shepard pulls out all the B-western cliches for this tale of a do-goodin' stranger wearing a yella hat and two unusual six-shooters. When the outlaws of a dusty town called Brimstone get a load of Larry, they know he's one pesky varmint. For one thing, he smiles too much, and not only that, he prefers lemonade over more bracing beverages. One by one, Crooked Curt, Stinky Steve, and the most ferocious critter of all, Evil-Eye McNeevil, wind up in showdowns with Larry; they consider him especially dangerous because his guns don't shoot bullets, just magic bolts of gold light that turn bad guys into neighborly folks. Goffe's animated illustrations feature conventional Wild West scenes, with movie-set storefronts and scruffy townsfolk. (Unfortunately, though there are a few buffalo gals, no Calamity Janes are in sight.) While it's safe to assume that children will have played cowboys before reading this book, parents should be forewarned of the amount of gunplay here. Weapons used in the name of peace send a mixed message, even in such an agreeable work. Ages 6-8. Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Legend of Lightning Larry | [
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