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27,200 | 0 | Helen Albee Monsell is the author of biographies about Thomas Jefferson, Susan B. Anthony, and Robert E. Lee.; Title: Thomas Jefferson: Third President of the United States (Childhood of Famous Americans) | [
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27,201 | 1 | An entertaining tale about two friends who explore the world as equals, until one treads where the other dares not go. Ages 1-6. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.Text: English, Russian (translation); Title: The Chick and the Duckling (Rise and Shine) | [
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27,202 | 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 Desert Is Theirs | [
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27,203 | 2 | Judith Viorst was born and brought up in New Jersey and has lived in Washington, DC, since 1960, when she married Milton Viorst, a political writer. A graduate in 1981 of the Washington Psychoanalytic Institute, Viorst writes in many different areas: science books, childrens chapter and picture booksincluding the belovedAlexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,which has sold some four million copies; adult fiction and nonfiction including theNew York Timesbestseller,Necessary Losses; poetry for children and adults; and four musicals. Her most recent books of poetry includeWhat Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About?and Nearing Ninety.; Title: My Mama Says There Aren't Any Zombies, Ghosts, Vampires, Creatures, Demons, Monsters, Fiends, Goblins, or Things | [
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27,204 | 5 | Grade 3-6 For readers who have digested The Witch's Catalog (Scholastic, 1976) by Bridwell, here is a more advanced, outrageously funny book for aspiring witches. It provides instructions, wildly illustrated with colorful cartoons, for spells, superstitions, recipes, gardening, and glamour. In a crazy mixture of realism and witchcraft, one finds, for example, a recipe for "dubious trifle," which gives directions for making flies from raisins and slivered almonds. Witches are portrayed basically as nasty and disgusting creatures, but they are never without a sense of humor. Their lives as portrayed in The Witch's Handbook are almost as inviting (but not as detailed) as those of the gnomes in Huygen's book (Abrams, 1977). Carolyn Jenks, Oyster River Elementary School, Durham, N.H.Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Witch's Handbook | [
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27,205 | 0 | An African-American girl has a solitary frolic with nature; according to PW , "a bucolic mood prevails" in this "simple, lively book that does verbal flips and somersaults in fresh word play." Ages 3-6. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Wild Wild Sunflower Child Anna | [
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27,206 | 11 | Paul Goblehas received wide acclaim for his magnificent books, includingBuffalo Woman, Dream Wolf, Her Seven Brothers,and the winner of the 1979 Caldecott Medal,The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses.Commenting on his work inBeyond the Ridge,Horn Book Magazinesaid, "striking elements synthesize the graphics with the narrative and spiritual aspects of the text." TheNew York Times Book Reviewnoted that his technique is "a marriage of authentic design and contemporary artistry, and it succeeds beautifully." Paul Goble's most recent book for Bradbury Press,I Sing for the Animals,was called "a lovely, small book that movingly conveys profound belief in the goodness of creation" byKirkus Reviews,andSchool Library Journalsaid it "fits as easily in the hand as Goble's meditations about the natural world do in the heart."; Title: Buffalo Woman | [
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27,207 | 2 | Kindergarten-Grade 2. Haas's book is more like a summertime dream than a song. Lucy is in bed when a frog hops in and gives her an invitation to a birthday party and a magic paper hat. When she dons the hat, she becomes as "little as a leaf" and sets out through the garden for the celebration. She accepts a ride in a taxi that looks like a nest and is driven by a baby bird who's afraid to fly. On their way, they pick up various other animals and are threatened by an owl who wants to eat them. Lucy finds a doll lost long ago by her grandmother, attends the party, and returns home. She removes the hat and is once again full-sized. Like a dream, this story seems a bit disconnected and not terribly memorable once one is awake. Haas's watercolor and pastel artwork is also dreamlike. It is often difficult to discern figures in the pictures. Stylized chapeaus obliterate some and others are lost in the dark-keyed palette. The writing is like a free-flowing poem with rhyming here and there. Overall, the book is very pretty, with large, oversized, creamy-colored pages; but like lovely bits and pieces of confetti, it glitters without substance.?Judith Gloyer, Milwaukee Public LibraryCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 4^-8. One summer night, a frog presents a little girl named Lucy with a magic paper hat and an invitation to a birthday party. The hat makes Lucy as "little as a leaf," and she gets into a taxi driven by a baby bird. On their way to the party, they pick up Madame Mouse, an inchworm, and an old doll, who asks them, "Will my story have a happy ending?" This sort of dreamy, whimsical fare will either completely enthrall children or strike them as entirely too sweet. But in either case, Haas' paintings will delight. Each picture holds a wealth of sly detail, camouflaged in nature or in the clutter of the little girl's bedroom. Only the most careful examination will reveal all the fascinating hidden creatures and party paraphernalia. Susan Dove Lempke; Title: A Summertime Song | [
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27,208 | 11 | 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: Amigo | [
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27,209 | 2 | Marjorie Weinman Sharmathas been called "a shining star as a storyteller" byPublishers Weekly.Her many popular books includeI Don't CareandWhat Are We Going to Do About Andrew?for young children;Griselda's New Year, Mitchell Is MovingandSophie and Gussiefor beginning readers; and several novels for older children. After many years in New York State (one of them at 165 East 95th Street, New York City) she now lives in Tucson, Arizona.; Title: Gila Monsters Meet You at the Airport (Reading Rainbow Book) | [
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27,210 | 11 | The succinct, enjoyable story of where milk comes from. A Reading Rainbow selection. Ages 48. Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gail Gibbonsfrequently buys milk at a dairy farm near Corinth, Vermont, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author and illustrator of many award-winning books for children, includingTrucks, The Post Office Book,andNew Road. The Milk Makersis her first book for Atheneum.; Title: The Milk Makers (Reading Rainbow Book) | [
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27,211 | 0 | When shy Peter Fieldmouse is invited to join his new neighborhood's Conversation Club, he is frazzled by the incessant chatter and starts his own organization--a listening club. Ages 4-7. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Conversation Club | [
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27,212 | 0 | Augusta Stevenson was a writer of children’s books and a teacher. She wrote several Childhood of Famous Americans titles, including books about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Paul Revere, Sitting Bull, Benjamin Franklin, and Molly Pitcher.; Title: Buffalo Bill: Frontier Daredevil (Childhood of Famous Americans) | [
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27,213 | 2 | Mother says deep down in his heart Anthony loves me. Anthony says deep down in his heart he thinks I stink.Anthony's younger brother puts up with a lot. Every time he wants to play with Anthony and his friens, or even go into the playroom, Anthony starts to clobber him. There's nothing he can do now....but just wait until he's six.Judith Viorst was born and brought up in New Jersey and has lived in Washington, DC, since 1960, when she married Milton Viorst, a political writer. A graduate in 1981 of the Washington Psychoanalytic Institute, Viorst writes in many different areas: science books, childrens chapter and picture booksincluding the belovedAlexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,which has sold some four million copies; adult fiction and nonfiction including theNew York Timesbestseller,Necessary Losses; poetry for children and adults; and four musicals. Her most recent books of poetry includeWhat Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About?and Nearing Ninety.; Title: I'll Fix Anthony (Aladdin Picture Books) | [
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27,214 | 2 | PW called this evocative nighttime poem--winner of the Coretta Scott King Award--"an exceptional children's book: a work of art, both literary and visual." Ages 5-8. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.Crescent Dragonwagon'sbooks for children includeHalf a Moon and One Whole StarandHome Place.She's also the author of several novels, a book of poetry, and cookbooks, such asPassionate Vegetarian.With her late husband Ned Shank, she is the cofounder of the Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. That's where she lives, and it can be rainy or sunny there -- sometimes both in one day. You can also visit her on the Web at www.dragonwagon.com, where the weather is whatever you'd like it to be.; Title: Half a Moon and One Whole Star | [
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27,215 | 1 | Philadelphia Inquirer "An exciting tale... fun to read aloud."Long ago, a lone little burro roamed the high cliffs of the Grand Canyon and touched the hearts of all who knew him: a grizzled old miner, a big-game hunter, even President Teddy Roosevelt. Named Brighty by the prospector who befriended him, he remained a free spirit at heart. But when a ruthless claim-jumper murdered the prospector, loyal Brighty risked everything to bring the killer to justice.Brighty's adventures have delighted generations of readers, and he has become the symbol of a joyous way of life. Some people say that you can even see his spirit roving the canyon on moonlit nights-forever wild, forever free.; Title: Brighty of the Grand Canyon (Marguerite Henry Horseshoe Library) | [
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27,216 | 15 | Anne Rockwell has written numerous books for children, including At the Beach and The First Snowfall, both illustrated by Harlow Rockwell. She lives in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.; Title: The First Snowfall | [] | Validation |
27,217 | 2 | Flora Warren Seymour (18881948) was an attorney and writer who was the first woman member of the Board of Indian Commissioners. Flora Warren was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and received a BA from George Washington University. She was working for the United States government at the time of her marriage to George Steele Seymour in 1915, who was also a writer. With her husband, she helped found the Order of Bookfellows, and also published and edited the monthly magazine The Step-Ladder.; Title: Sacagawea: American Pathfinder (Childhood Of Famous Americans) | [
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27,218 | 11 | PW said, "Illustrated by elegant, brilliantly colored pictures in the Caldecott Medalist's recognizable style, the pictures . . . recreate ancient days among the Blackfeet Indians." Ages 5-8. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.Paul Goblehas received wide acclaim for his magnificent books, includingBuffalo Woman, Dream Wolf, Her Seven Brothers,and the winner of the 1979 Caldecott Medal,The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses.Commenting on his work inBeyond the Ridge,Horn Book Magazinesaid, "striking elements synthesize the graphics with the narrative and spiritual aspects of the text." TheNew York Times Book Reviewnoted that his technique is "a marriage of authentic design and contemporary artistry, and it succeeds beautifully." Paul Goble's most recent book for Bradbury Press,I Sing for the Animals,was called "a lovely, small book that movingly conveys profound belief in the goodness of creation" byKirkus Reviews,andSchool Library Journalsaid it "fits as easily in the hand as Goble's meditations about the natural world do in the heart."; Title: Star Boy | [
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27,219 | 11 | Five Nigerian folktales, masterfully retold, are accompanied by vibrant woodcuts. Ages 8-12. Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ashley Bryan grew up to the sound of his mother singing from morning to night, and he has shared the joy of song with children ever since. A beloved illustrator, he was recently named a Newbery Honoree for his picture book,Freedom Over Me. He has also been the recipient of the Coretta Scott KingVirginia Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award; the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award; has been a May Hill Arbuthnot lecturer; a Coretta Scott King Award winner; and the recipient of countless other awards and recognitions. His books includeFreedom Over Me;Sail Away;Beautiful Blackbird;Beat the Story-Drum, Pum Pum;Let It Shine;Ashley Bryans Book of Puppets; andWhat a Wonderful World. He lives in Islesford, one of the Cranberry Isles off the coast of Maine.; Title: Beat the Story-Drum, Pum-Pum (Aladdin Books) | [
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27,220 | 3 | 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 Bears on Hemlock Mountain | [
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27,221 | 1 | The friendly, spirited competition between two water buffalo leads to an adventure neither bargained for but which is cured with a healthy dose of humor. Ages 3-6. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey have illustrated many books together -- he draws the outlines and designs the pages; she paints the illustrations. Aruego, a native of the Philippines, was a lawyer before becoming an illustrator, and now lives in New York City. Dewey was born in Chicago and also lives in New York City.; Title: Look What I can Do | [
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27,222 | 2 | Once in a while it's good to try something new, declares this fanciful tale's heroine, as she conspires to break out of a clothing rut. Ages 5-8. Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.Despite her mother's reminder that 'navy blue is what you always get, ' Gabby begs her tailor grandfather to make her a beautiful purple fall coat.; Title: The Purple Coat (Reading Rainbow Books) | [
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27,223 | 2 | Something is under Simon's bed. He can hear it breathing. Is it a monster? Simon has to find out. He shines a flashlight under the bed, to discover that something is hiding there - but what?This warm and humorous story will delight any child who has ever envisioned monsters lurking in the bedtime darkness.James Howeis the author of more than ninety books for young readers.Bunnicula, coauthored by his late wife Deborah and published in 1979, is considered a modern classic of childrens literature. The author has written six highly popular sequels, along with the spinoff seriesTales from the House of BunniculaandBunnicula and Friends.Among his other books are picture books such as Horace and Morris but Mostly Doloresand beginning reader series that include the Pinky and Rex and Houndsley and Catina books. He has also written for older readers.The Misfits,published in 2001, inspired the antibullying initiative No Name-Calling Week, as well as three sequels,Totally Joe, Addie on the Inside,andAlso Known asElvis.A common theme in James Howes books from preschool through teens is the acceptance of difference and being true to oneself. Visit him online at JamesHowe.com.; Title: There's a Monster Under My Bed | [
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27,224 | 16 | Identified by rhyming descriptions, bears of all shapes, colors and sizes make their way to Mary's for tea. According to PW , "The words have a lyrical simplicity and beg to be chanted aloud. This urbane concept book will delight one and all." Ages 3-5. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Bears in Pairs | [
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27,225 | 15 | Anne Rockwell (19342018)has written numerous books for children, includingAt the BeachandThe First Snowfall,both illustrated by Harlow Rockwell.; Title: At the Beach | [
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27,226 | 0 | "A story that will capture beginners as well as their parents," said PW about this farcical yet thoughtful tale of an affectionate pig family. Ages 4-8. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Sloppy Kisses | [
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27,227 | 2 | In an impassioned soliloquy, a boy implores his parents not to leave him alone with the babysitter. Ages 3-6. Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.Judith Viorst was born and brought up in New Jersey and has lived in Washington, DC, since 1960, when she married Milton Viorst, a political writer. A graduate in 1981 of the Washington Psychoanalytic Institute, Viorst writes in many different areas: science books, childrens chapter and picture booksincluding the belovedAlexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,which has sold some four million copies; adult fiction and nonfiction including theNew York Timesbestseller,Necessary Losses; poetry for children and adults; and four musicals. Her most recent books of poetry includeWhat Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About?and Nearing Ninety.; Title: The Good-bye Book | [
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27,228 | 1 | PreS--Carlstrom and Degen again team up, successfully paring down Jesse Bear's activities for the board-book set. Through lively, simply rhymes, the author shows the young cub as he gets cleaned up, dressed up, eats messily, and tickles his way through wake-up and tuck-in rituals. A large square board design allows Degen's full-color paintings to splash with all due exuberance through the young bear's life. Story and rhyme choices come straight from a typical toddler's daily routines and experience. Four delightful titles.Jacqueline Elsner, Athens Regional Library, GACopyright 1995 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Jesse Bear's Tum-Tum Tickle (Jesse Bear Board Books) | [
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27,229 | 1 | PreS--Carlstrom and Degen again team up, successfully paring down Jesse Bear's activities for the board-book set. Through lively, simply rhymes, the author shows the young cub as he gets cleaned up, dressed up, eats messily, and tickles his way through wake-up and tuck-in rituals. A large square board design allows Degen's full-color paintings to splash with all due exuberance through the young bear's life. Story and rhyme choices come straight from a typical toddler's daily routines and experience. Four delightful titles.Jacqueline Elsner, Athens Regional Library, GACopyright 1995 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Jesse Bear's Wiggle-Jiggle Jump-up (Jesse Bear Board Books) | [
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27,230 | 2 | Paul Goblehas received wide acclaim for his magnificent books, includingBuffalo Woman, Dream Wolf, Her Seven Brothers,and the winner of the 1979 Caldecott Medal,The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses.Commenting on his work inBeyond the Ridge,Horn Book Magazinesaid, "striking elements synthesize the graphics with the narrative and spiritual aspects of the text." TheNew York Times Book Reviewnoted that his technique is "a marriage of authentic design and contemporary artistry, and it succeeds beautifully." Paul Goble's most recent book for Bradbury Press,I Sing for the Animals,was called "a lovely, small book that movingly conveys profound belief in the goodness of creation" byKirkus Reviews,andSchool Library Journalsaid it "fits as easily in the hand as Goble's meditations about the natural world do in the heart."; Title: Beyond the Ridge | [
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27,231 | 0 | C.W. Anderson wrote and illustrated over thirty-five horse books, including the books in the popular Billy and Blaze series.; Title: Blaze and the Lost Quarry (Billy and Blaze) | [
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27,232 | 0 | PreSchool-K-- Four more delightful glimpses of a preschooler's life. Tom himself tells these stories of days spent with his stuffed toy monkey, Pippo. On a shopping trip with his mother, Tom eats Pippo's snacks, but plans to feed him when they get home. In the garden, Pippo rides in Tom's wheelbarrow. When Tom asks his father about going to the moon, Pippo is, of course, included in the project. Tom, a handsome blond child, is bright, sweet, and personable. Black-and-white sketches on the narrative page contrast nicely with larger, full-color watercolors on the facing page. There is lots to observe, talk about, and enjoy for toddlers and adults, all noted with grace and simplicity. --Anna Biagioni Hart, Sherwood Regional Library, Alexandria, VACopyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Tom and Pippo Go Shopping (Oxenbury, Helen. Pippo.) | [] | Train |
27,233 | 2 | It's Sunday morning, very early Sunday morning. Anthony and Nicholas are not supposed to wake their parents before 9:45 am. (Whenever that is.) Certainly, three puzzles falling off a shelf isn't enough to wake them. And what about some music or a game of boat in the living room? These wouldn't wake them up, would they?But when Nick really yells help, the know they're in trouble. Then the boys and their parents discover something they never would have imagined.Judith Viorst was born and brought up in New Jersey and has lived in Washington, DC, since 1960, when she married Milton Viorst, a political writer. A graduate in 1981 of the Washington Psychoanalytic Institute, Viorst writes in many different areas: science books, childrens chapter and picture booksincluding the belovedAlexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,which has sold some four million copies; adult fiction and nonfiction including theNew York Timesbestseller,Necessary Losses; poetry for children and adults; and four musicals. Her most recent books of poetry includeWhat Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About?and Nearing Ninety.; Title: Sunday Morning | [
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27,234 | 8 | Paul Goblehas received wide acclaim for his magnificent books, includingBuffalo Woman, Dream Wolf, Her Seven Brothers,and the winner of the 1979 Caldecott Medal,The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses.Commenting on his work inBeyond the Ridge,Horn Book Magazinesaid, "striking elements synthesize the graphics with the narrative and spiritual aspects of the text." TheNew York Times Book Reviewnoted that his technique is "a marriage of authentic design and contemporary artistry, and it succeeds beautifully." Paul Goble's most recent book for Bradbury Press,I Sing for the Animals,was called "a lovely, small book that movingly conveys profound belief in the goodness of creation" byKirkus Reviews,andSchool Library Journalsaid it "fits as easily in the hand as Goble's meditations about the natural world do in the heart."; Title: The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses | [
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27,235 | 0 | Tasha Tudor (1915–2008) was a Caldecott artist with more than ninety books to her credit. She was known across the world for her glowing watercolor depictions of the American rural scene of a century ago and for her exquisite paintings of children, flowers, and animals. Tasha Tudor was also the illustrator of A Child’s Garden of Verses, The Night Before Christmas, The Springs of Joy, A Tale for Easter, A Time to Keep, The Dolls’ Christmas, All for Love, Pumpkin Moonshine, A is for Annabelle, and 1 is One, a Caldecott Honor Book.; Title: 1 Is One | [
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27,236 | 15 | Gail Gibbonsfrequently buys milk at a dairy farm near Corinth, Vermont, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author and illustrator of many award-winning books for children, includingTrucks, The Post Office Book,andNew Road. The Milk Makersis her first book for Atheneum.; Title: Weather Forecasting | [
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27,237 | 2 | Jean Brown Wagoner (18961996) was the author of several titles including Louisa Alcott, Girl of Old Boston; Martha Washington, Girl of Old Virginia; Abigail Adams, A Girl of Colonial Days; Jessie Fremont, A Girl of Capitol Hill; and Julia Ward Howe, Girl of Old New York.; Title: Abigail Adams: Girl of Colonial Days (Childhood of Famous Americans) | [
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27,238 | 15 | A pigtailed little girl tells how she and her family work through the seasons on the garden. In PW's words: "Stunningly evocative, the paintings are a remarkable combination of deep tones and glittering shades. This is a lovely, unpretentious story." Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novelMissing Mayreceived the Newbery Medal. She lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Visit her at CynthiaRylant.com.; Title: This Year's Garden | [
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27,239 | 1 | Pat Hutchins is the author and illustrator of many popular picture books, including Rosies Walk; Good-Night, Owl!; Titch; and The Wind Blew, for which she won the Kate Greenaway Medal. She lives in London, England.; Title: The Surprise Party | [
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27,240 | 11 | "Publishers Weekly" The book is a triumph of storytelling and art."New York Times Book Review" Told in the familiar Seeger style, with brief musical phrases of the one-word song incorporated in the text and printed complete at the end, and with illustrations full of light and color, this rendering of a South African tale is a pleasure.Pete Seeger is a national treasure, arguably the most influential figure in American folk music as well as an important advocate of social causes. He lives in Beacon, New York.; Title: Abiyoyo | [
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27,241 | 11 | Paul Goblehas received wide acclaim for his magnificent books, includingBuffalo Woman, Dream Wolf, Her Seven Brothers,and the winner of the 1979 Caldecott Medal,The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses.Commenting on his work inBeyond the Ridge,Horn Book Magazinesaid, "striking elements synthesize the graphics with the narrative and spiritual aspects of the text." TheNew York Times Book Reviewnoted that his technique is "a marriage of authentic design and contemporary artistry, and it succeeds beautifully." Paul Goble's most recent book for Bradbury Press,I Sing for the Animals,was called "a lovely, small book that movingly conveys profound belief in the goodness of creation" byKirkus Reviews,andSchool Library Journalsaid it "fits as easily in the hand as Goble's meditations about the natural world do in the heart."; Title: The Great Race of the Birds and Animals | [
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27,242 | 0 | C.W. Anderson wrote and illustrated over thirty-five horse books, including the books in the popular Billy and Blaze series.; Title: Blaze Shows the Way (Billy and Blaze) | [
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27,243 | 0 | Two gracefully told fables, one illustrating the violent consequences of greed and the second proclaiming the benefits of generosity, offer young readers moral food for thought in this exceptional picture book. When Fox sees the sun fall from the sky, he quickly seizes control of the glowing star and, hence, power over his fellow animals. Weasel and Crow try to displace Fox, and the outcome is tragic. In a parallel tale, Bear observes the moon as it falls from the sky. Bear, Spider and their entire community work to restore the moon to its sky home, for all to enjoy. Gregory's (Through the Mickle Wood) poetic imagery and simple sentence structure are a powerful combination, often carrying great emotional resonance ("...but there the sun was, as red as hearts and yellow as gold, trembling"). Her provocative challenge to readers-"only you can say which story is true"-invites open consideration of the text without preachiness. Vitale's (A Christmas Lullaby) dark, stylized oil-on-wood paintings maintain a careful balance between the concrete and the abstract and are perfectly matched to the strong themes at hand. All ages. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 1-3?Two fables that demonstrate different methods of conflict resolution. In "Fox's Story," fox, weasel, and crow each fight to dominate the rest of the forest by controlling the appearance of the sun, which has fallen "like a bird into the tangled branches of a tree." The rivalry among the three escalates to the point of war and the rest of the animals are forced to take sides. Greed, fear, and ignorance lead to destruction of their world with no thought given as to how the original conflict began or how a peaceful solution might have been achieved. In a parallel piece, the moon has fallen out of "a buttonhole of the sky" and lands at the feet of Bear. While other creatures wish to divide or crack open the celestial body, Bear wisely explains that the "moon is not ours to keep" and a mutual decision is made to work together to return it to its rightful place in the sky. This story of kindness and goodness is told through the generations as a reminder of peaceful resolutions. The message in both stories is subtly conveyed in well-written, slightly poetic language. Vitale's expressive folk-style oil paintings on wood dramatically portray the harsh realities of war in "Fox's Story" through the use of dark oranges, browns, and fiery reds. Conversely themes of peace, love, and concern in "Bear's Story" are reinforced through the greens, blues, and aquas of the nightscapes. Thought-provoking concepts for school-age readers.?Rita Soltan, Baldwin Public Library, Birmingham, MICopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: When Stories Fell Like Shooting Stars | [
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27,244 | 2 | Howard (Chita's Christmas Tree) plucks fruit from her family tree for this stellar story of an African-American girl determined to get an education just like her brothers. Narrated by the young C.C. (Howard's grandfather), the tale is set during Reconstruction, when schools sprang up all over the South to help educate the children of freed slaves, and it is based on the particular school attended by the real-life C.C. and his siblings in Jonesborough, Tenn. Virgie, the youngest of the siblings and the only girl, is determined to attend the school, despite the protests of her family ("You scarcely big as a field mouse. And school's seven miles from here!"). Finally, her parents acquiesce, sending her off with her five brothers with a week's worth of food and clothing in a bucket. Undeterred by a slip in the creek and a scary trek through the woods ("Didn't I tell you about Raw Head and Bloody Bones? Get you if you're not good, folks said. Might get you anyway"), Virgie is a radiant heroine. The easy flow of vernacular effortlessly propels the story, and Howard proves herself adept at plucking a large-scale episode from history and adapting it to the scale of a picture book. Lewis's (The Bat Boy and His Violin) luminous watercolors capture both the rhythms of C.C. and Virgie's rural existence and the story's emotional subtext, and his character studies fairly burst with life. Ages 6-8. (Jan.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 1-4-The youngest and the only girl in a family with five boys, Virgie works hard to convince everyone she is old enough, strong enough, and smart enough to attend the school set up by the Quakers for recently freed blacks in Jonesborough, TN. By the end of summer, she has convinced her family that she can make the seven-mile walk to board at school each week and willingly handle the job of "learning to be free." The story is a superb tribute to the author's great aunt, the inspiration for this book. Howard crystallizes each of the family members, setting the protagonist snugly in the midst of annoying but loving brothers and wise parents. A note provides more information about the school and family. Lewis's watercolor illustrations capture the characters with warmth and dignity; the many double-page spreads evoke the vastness of both the land and the immensity of Virgie's undertaking. There is a blush of dialect and two thrilling references to Raw Head and Bloody Bones waiting in the woods to catch the children on their way to school. Youngsters will enjoy Virgie but it will be years before they can harvest all that is planted in this gentle tale. A worthy choice for read-alouds and independent reading.Jody McCoy, The Bush School, Seattle, WA Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Virgie Goes to School with Us Boys (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Books) | [
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27,246 | 2 | Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novelMissing Mayreceived the Newbery Medal. She lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Visit her at CynthiaRylant.com.; Title: The Relatives Came | [
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27,247 | 2 | Haddix (Running Out of Time) offers a tough-edged if familiar story of a beleaguered high school girl who confides the difficulties of her life to a journal in an assignment for English class; the title refers to the label the heroine gives every entry so that her teacher, the true-to-her-word Mrs. Dunphrey, will only look at the completed writing and not actually read the sensitive contents. With an abusive and mostly absentee father, a depressed mother, and only a part-time job at Burger Boy to pay for her food and clothes?as well as for her little brother Matthew's?Tish Bonner seems headed for a crisis. At her lowest point, penniless and starving after her mother's abandonment and after she is fired by a manager whose sexual advances she has refused, Tish shoplifts from a grocery store to feed herself and Matthew?and then faces being evicted from her home. Because the journal is the sole outlet for Tish's inner turmoil, the tone here shifts only in terms of varying shades of anger. Meanwhile, Mrs. Dunphrey, a model of teacherly concern, writes brief comments to express her appreciation of Tish's lengthy entries and to ask Tish to let her read some of them. YA readers will be not in the least surprised that Tish finally turns over her entire journal for Mrs. Dunphrey's perusal as a way of getting help, and that Mrs. Dunphrey comes through in the best sensitive-English-teacher tradition. Ages 12-up. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 7 Up?Sixteen-year-old Tish Bonner is a nonachieving, back-row student in Mrs. Dunphrey's English class as well as in all of her other classes. Her personal life reveals the same bleakness. Her parents' relationship is combative and unstable. Her father splits every time things get difficult. Her mother can't get her act together and takes off to look for her husband, leaving her two children alone with no money. Tish describes her plight in a journal that Mrs. Dunphrey has all of the class do as a writing assignment, with the promise that she will not read the entries if the students ask her not to. Most of what Tish writes is off-limits to her teacher until her situation becomes so desperate that her journal entries become a cry for help. This contemporary story realistically depicts the sad home life of a dysfunctional family and the burden put on young people to cope with adult problems. Tish's journal entries have an authentic ring in phrasing and tone and will keep readers involved. Although the teacher's solution of having Tish and her younger brother to stay with her temporarily may be a stretch, the resolution provides this teen with a well-deserved break since she has struggled so hard to help herself and her brother. A brief, serious look at a young person who is isolated and faced with some seemingly overwhelming problems.?Carol Schene, Taunton Public Schools, MACopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Don't You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey | [
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27,248 | 13 | PreSchool-Grade 2?Those of us familiar with the music of Louis Armstrong may cringe somewhat at this earnest, albeit colorful interpretation of his famous song. Bryan's vibrant, neon-colored illustrations tell a story of kids making puppets that will act out the lyrics?"I see skies of blue and clouds of white, the bright, blessed day, the dark, sacred night." Multicultural puppets and "Satchmo" dance away as the children behind the stage wave clouds, flowers, rainbows, and other props. The usual picture-book crowd is too young to know of Louis Armstrong or his nickname, and those who are old enough and do know of him may not especially want to think of him as a puppet. The song is a celebration of the world and its varied inhabitants and each page in the book reflects this, but all of these well-meaning parts?the lyrics that express a true emotion; the bright, upbeat illustrations; and the celebration of diversity?don't make a successful whole.?Jane Marino, Scarsdale Public Library, Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 4^-8. Made famous by the late Louis Armstrong, this Weiss and Thiele song is interpreted in carnival colors by Bryan. A group of multiracial children use a puppet stage with banners flying and puppets (including a Louis Armstrong lookalike) in a wide variety of hues to dramatize the songs' lyrics. Smiling children, glowing yellows and pinks, and brilliantly colored pastoral settings make this more than a tribute to Armstrong, to whom it is dedicated. In the deft hands of artist Bryan, it is a song of joy from the lyricists who wrote it, the man who sang it, and the artist who envisioned it. Janice Del Negro; Title: What a Wonderful World (Jean Karl Books) | [
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27,249 | 14 | In this jaunty concept book, a motley menagerie assembles a bounteous Thanksgiving repast. PW said, "Bouncy illustrations give this meal a carnival-like merriment, making it a jubilant feast for the eyes." Ages 5-8. Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.Crescent Dragonwagon's books for children include Half a Moon and One Whole Star and Home Place. She's also the author of several novels, a book of poetry, and cookbooks, such as Passionate Vegetarian. With her late husband Ned Shank, she is the cofounder of the Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. That's where she lives, and it can be rainy or sunny there -- sometimes both in one day. You can also visit her on the Web at www.dragonwagon.com, where the weather is whatever you'd like it to be.; Title: Alligator Arrived With Apples : A Potluck Alphabet Feast | [
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27,250 | 1 | Marion Dane Bauer--a Newbery Honor author and part-time breeder of puppies and kittens--captures the wonder of birth in this poetic, playful picture book about how animals come into being. Each oversized, double-page spread lovingly depicts 12 different types of animal babies, including a human, with a few simple lines such as, "If you were a baby seahorse, you'd pop out of your father's pouch and swim away with hundreds of sisters and brothers." Bauer's tender tone, gracefully infused with intriguing animal facts, makes this an unusual homage to the miracle of life. JoEllen McAllister Stammen's magical, soft pastel illustrations beautifully complement each birth story and pay tribute to the special bond between parents and their babies. Young children will love hearing about how other little ones are born, making this winning book a wonderful, sleepy, educational bedtime read. (Picture book)PreSchool-Grade 1. "If you were born a kitten, you'd slip into the world in a silvery sac, and your mother would lick, lick, lick you free." So begins this simple, rhythmic narrative that describes how 12 different animals enter the world. Stammen's skillful manipulation of dry pastels gives a shimmer to the seahorse; definition to each porcupine quill; and creates contrast between the wet, scraggly chick and the dry, fluffy one. The dark gray paper that comprises the background contributes to the sense of intimacy and vulnerability that accompanies birth. The scenes, each featuring a parent and offspring, bleed off of oversized, double-page spreads, making this a welcome choice for group settings. From the soft, deep blue of the ocean surrounding a nurturing mother whale to the frontal view of a speckled frog watching over her tadpoles, Bauer and Stammen capture the natural behavior of these animals with nary a trace of anthropomorphism; author and illustrator convey the sweetness and wonder of babies without being cloying. The book culminates with a view of a carriage that holds the toy counterparts of the preceding animals and the story of "you": "Naked as a bear cub. Soft as a porcupette. Wrinkled as a deer mouse. Free as a kitten." As endearing as a baby.?Wendy Lukehart, Dauphin County Library, Harrisburg, PACopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: If You Were Born a Kitten | [
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27,251 | 16 | Carter (Alpha Bugs; Love Bugs) adds to his insect oeuvre with this collection of 12 textured specimens. The body of a "glittery bug" is made from a lame-like material; tightly pleated cloth forms the back of a "wrinkly bug"; heart-shaped "velvety bugs" display that plush fabric; etc. Though the tactile surfaces here provide interest (and even the occasional sound effect, as in the candy-wrapper-like paper for "crinkly bugs"), the book's simple format prevents Carter from showing the full range of his antic sensibilities. These bug-eyed beings seem less idiosyncratic than their counterparts in previous books, and the dynamism of paper engineering will be missed. All ages. Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.Use this touch-and-feel book to teach kids about textures in this fine title which joins other of his 'bug books'. A fun collection of bugs the very young will appreciate. -- Midwest Book Review; Title: Feely Bugs: To Touch and Feel (Bugs in a Box Books) | [
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27,252 | 0 | PreSchool-Grade 4. Lewis retells the story of Noah's Ark with uneven results. His unrhymed verse is forceful and effective, while the rhymed verse (which makes up most of the text) is less successful: "The weasel's wife, to pass the time,/Pretended to make hay,/But listened carefully to what/The magpies had to say,/Which was to tell the ostriches,/'You shouldn't think it odd,/But Captain Noah means to do/The handiwork of God.'" The light tone seems inappropriate for the story, and the rhymes occasionally seem forced. Cartwright's oil paintings are distinctive and original, with graceful lines, layers of color, and repeating patterns. But they, too, convey a lighter mood than seems suitable, and the faces (of both humans and animals) are not especially expressive. With so many outstanding Noahs available, such as Arthur Geisert's simple, naturalistic retelling, The Ark (Houghton, 1988); Isabelle Brent's Noah's Ark (Little, Brown, 1992); and Jane Ray's Noah's Ark (Dutton, 1990), this interesting but flawed version is best left to large collections.?Lauralyn Persson, Wilmette Public Library, ILCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 5^-8. Noah's Ark is probably the biblical story most retold in picture books. Does your library need another one? It's hard to say no when the offering is this attractive. Cartwright's oil paintings are the main draw, having a thickness and dimension that lend an air of substantiality to Noah and his family, both human and animal. But there's plenty of room in the pictures for fun as well, especially in the scenes that are crowded with animals. The poetry, at times, also captures the humor: "Mr. and Mrs. Mole, would you / share a room with the kinkajou?" But the text is long, and Lewis sometimes strains for a rhyme, and changes in the rhyme scheme might make this a tough read-aloud. Still, Lewis provides some very nice images, which, when combined with the art, make this a Noah's Ark that should appeal to the older end of the picture-book set. Ilene Cooper; Title: The Boat of Many Rooms: The Story of Noah in Verse | [] | Train |
27,253 | 13 | Sophie is an artist. She is also a house spider, but one that children will certainly cheer and not fear. The webs she weaves are spectacular--some are stars, or hammocks, or sun patterns--and her mama is very proud of her. When she grows old enough to strike out on her own, however, she is not warmly greeted by the world at large. At Beekman's Boardinghouse, a dull sort of place that "cried out for her talents," she only wants to beautify it with her gossamer artistry. But even as she is spinning a web of curtains for the front parlor, "blending a golden thread of sun into her silk," she is swatted by a screaming landlady! She scampers into the tugboat captain's closet where she sets to work on making him a new suit, day after day, a sleeve here, a collar there. Once discovered there (the captain screeches and climbs out onto the windowsill), she moves on yet again. Now a much older spider, she climbs up a long staircase to settle into a young woman's knitting basket. One day, the woman discovers Sophie... and smiles! Sophie, noticing that her new friend is pregnant and in need of a baby blanket, decides that she will spin one for her baby, a cloth into which she weaves starlight, snippets of fragrant pine, wisps of night, old lullabies, playful snowflakes, and, in the end, her very own heart. Illustrator Jane Dyer, who worked with Eileen Spinelli on When Mama Comes Home Tonight, has outdone herself in Sophie's Masterpiece, painting this bittersweet story in gentle watercolors. She manages to convincingly anthropomorphize Sophie, and paintings like the one of the courageous spider struggling up the long staircase, casting long shadows, will linger long with readers. (Ages 4 and older) --Karin SnelsonThe team behind When Mama Comes Home Tonight here introduces readers to a spider who weaves with grace and serves others with courage. Dyer's gently tinted watercolors show Sophie as a blond with a human face and a perpetually tranquil expression (often sporting a beret); her eight-limbed body, with its two arms and six colorfully-stockinged legs, seems perfectly believable. Over time, the tender-hearted arachnid weaves garments she thinks the human boarders in the boardinghouse she inhabits will find useful, but she's always chased away before she can complete them. Tiring of her nomadic life, she discovers at last a quiet mother-to-be who is not afraid of spiders and who hasn't enough money for a baby blanket. Sophie, now nearing the end of her life, then starts on her last project: "She was down to the farthest corner of the blanket when she heard the cry of the young woman's newborn baby. And there, on that farthest corner, is where Sophie wove into the blanket her very own heart." Dyer paints Sophie in various spidery attitudes; in one painting, she dozes in a knitting basket, dwarfed by huge balls of yarn. Later, at work on her pice de rsistance, she crouches, silver-haired, beside a snowy windowpane. Spinelli and Dyer's story of devotion and generosity is as delicately woven as Sophie's own work. Ages 4-7.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Sophie's Masterpiece | [
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27,254 | 1 | Leslie Tryon is the author of the Albert books and several others for young readers. She is also the illustrator of Alma Flor Ada's Dear Peter Rabbit and With Love, Little Red Hen. She lives in Carmel Valley, California.; Title: Albert's Alphabet | [
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27,255 | 1 | Open this book...if you dare!All kinds of creepy bugs will up everywhere!David A. Carter is a master paper engineer and creator of the Bugs series, which has sold more than 6 million copies. Also the author and illustrator of the critically acclaimed Color series, featuring One Red Dot, Blue 2, 600 Black Spots, Yellow Square, and White Noise, he lives in Auburn, California, with his wife and two daughters.; Title: Bugs That Go Bump in the Night | [
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27,256 | 2 | In Pickles to Pittsburgh, the Barretts' sequel to the delightfully funny, bestselling Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, we check back in with Kate and Henry as they eagerly await Grandpa's return from an unusual vacation. Kate dreams about a postcard Grandpa has sent, and the story begins.Kate and Henry pilot a plane, landing on a runway of crisp bacon strips next to a field of giant broccoli stalks and oversized hamburgers. Passing through an orange-juice rain, they approach the town of Chewandswallow, which "used to be a very ordinary town, except that instead of weather, food rained down from the sky for breakfast, lunch, and dinner." Times have changed in Chewandswallow, and readers will love finding out how storms of gigantic food threatened normal life until eventually the Falling Food Company was created, sending food to hungry people around the world. Ron Barrett's comical, detailed ink-and-watercolor illustrations and the lively story make this a satisfying sequel to a delicious classic. Pickles to Pittsburgh is an excellent bedtime book--just keep a snack handy! (Ages 4 to 8)Kindergarten-Grade 2. After a hiatus of almost 20 years, the Barretts take readers back to the town of Chewandswallow. The townspeople who fled when the delectable weather got out of control have returned for an industrious clean-up operation. They take the bountiful harvest and transport it to all parts of the world?Eggplants to Ecuador, Chili to Chile, Pickles to Pittsburgh?ending poverty and drought worldwide. Food is omnipresent: a giant roasted turkey sits atop Kathy's Gift Shop while syrup flows down the main street past a cinema where Bread & Chocolate and Breakfast at Tiffany's are playing. Ron Barrett's cleverly detailed illustrations remain true to his work in the original title; layout and design also remain faithful and make this sequel equally appealing. As Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (Atheneum, 1978) has likely remained a staple in most libraries, the lapse between the two books should make little difference. This tribute to a land of milk and honey will stimulate children's imaginations?not to mention their taste buds.?Christy Norris, Valley Cottage Library, NYCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Pickles To Pittsburgh The Sequel To Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs : A Sequel To I Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs | [
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27,257 | 3 | Jim Aylesworthhas written many books for young readers, includingThe Completed Hickory Dickory DockandMother Halverson's New Cat.OfThe Goodnight Kiss, Booklisthas said his "melodic story...with its strings of prepositional phrases and its elusive sense of connectedness will mesmerize kids." Mr. Aylesworth marks his proudest accomplishments as having been a first-grade teacher for nearly twenty-five years. He lives with his family in Hinsdale, Illinois.; Title: The Completed Hickory Dickory Dock (Aladdin Picture Books) | [
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27,258 | 14 | Kids ages 4-8 as well as their adult readers will find this hilarious: here the cows go to the moon in search of Santa, only to find Santa Cow's studios in full production. While many of the jokes and cow allusions require adult understanding, kids will find the illustrations whimsical and the story line fun. -- Midwest Book Review; Title: Santa Cow Studios | [] | Test |
27,259 | 0 | C.W. Anderson wrote and illustrated over thirty-five horse books, including the books in the popular Billy and Blaze series.; Title: Blaze and the Mountain Lion (Billy and Blaze) | [
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27,260 | 9 | Willo Davis Roberts wrote many mystery and suspense novels for children during her long and illustrious career, including The Girl with the Silver Eyes, The View from the Cherry Tree, Twisted Summer, Megans Island, Baby-Sitting Is a Dangerous Job, Hostage, Scared Stiff, The Kidnappers, and Caught! Three of her childrens books won Edgar Awards, while others received great reviews and other accolades, including the Sunshine State Young Readers Award, the California Young Readers Medal, and the Georgia Childrens Book Award.; Title: What Could Go Wrong? | [
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27,261 | 6 | Poor Bananas Gorilla! He can't find his bananas anywhere!Kids will delight in helping Bananas Gorilla find his lost bananas somewhere aboard this busy 8-foot-long freight train! Thanks to Richard Scarry's well-loved illustrations, lots of flaps to lift, and a movable crane, this hilarious pull-out book is sure to be a hit with children of all ages.All aboard!; Title: Richard Scarry's Longest Book Ever! | [
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27,262 | 11 | 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: Desert Voices (Rise and Shine) | [
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27,263 | 2 | Booklist Graham's softly blended full-color paintings reflect the gentle warmth of Abercrombie's prose, which capably employs a simple text to reinforce the good fortune of the cat an the girls...Barbara Abercrombie, an author of books for both children and adults, teaches creative writing in the Writers' Program at UCLA Extension and conducts writing workshops for the Wellness Community. She lives with her husband in Santa Monica, California, and Twin Bridges, Montana.; Title: Charlie Anderson | [
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27,264 | 2 | Grade 6-8?Alice's friends are savoring their last month of vacation before entering eighth grade, spending every afternoon at Mark Stedmeister's pool?all except Alice, who is embarrassed to admit that she's terrified of deep water. Her father continues the romantic relationship he began in Reluctantly Alice (Atheneum, 1991) with her English teacher, Miss Summers. Alice wishes he would propose and supply her with a mother, but interferes and manipulates less than in previous titles about this engaging character; in fact, her longing for a mother is more understated as she begins to show her maturity and look to herself for answers. Her friend Elizabeth emerges from a phase of believing the human body and all its functions to be repulsive, and reads aloud explicit passages from the unexpurgated version of The Arabian Nights. Consumed by guilt about sneaking the book from her parents' bedroom, she seeks help from her priest. Meanwhile, Pamela is fascinated with passion and romance. Alice's problem is resolved when her older brother insists on teaching her how to swim, and she finishes the summer in triumph. The ends are tied up neatly, as usual, with much droll humor, poignant insight, and graceful narrative along the way. Naylor's understanding of adolescents is apparent, as each new situation totally absorbs the girls' attention and energy. The personal growth of the three adolescents keeps this seventh title in the series interesting as well as entertaining.?Joyce Adams Burner, formerly at Spring Hill Middle School, KSCopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 5^-7. In the latest affectionate comedy about Alice, she spends the summer before eighth grade trying to overcome her secret fear of deep water. She's scared and too scared to say so. She's not sure if she'd rather die of embarrassment or die of drowning. With the lightest touch, Naylor shows that being in "over your head" is also a metaphor for taking chances. As always, Alice and her friends are intensely curious about sex ("mating" ) and about their developing bodies: in a hilarious chapter, they read the exciting bits from the unexpurgated Arabian Nights, and Alice examines the Playboy centerfold. How do you learn to kiss? Alice wonders, how do you practice? In a story that ranges from the mundane (giving her friend a deodorant for smelly armpits) to the mysterious, Alice's wry, funny, vulnerable voice expresses every girl's fears about what is "normal" in an imperfect world. Hazel Rochman; Title: Alice the Brave | [
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27,265 | 2 | Judith Viorst was born and brought up in New Jersey and has lived in Washington, DC, since 1960, when she married Milton Viorst, a political writer. A graduate in 1981 of the Washington Psychoanalytic Institute, Viorst writes in many different areas: science books, childrens chapter and picture booksincluding the belovedAlexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,which has sold some four million copies; adult fiction and nonfiction including theNew York Timesbestseller,Necessary Losses; poetry for children and adults; and four musicals. Her most recent books of poetry includeWhat Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About?and Nearing Ninety.; Title: Earrings! (Aladdin Picture Books) | [
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27,266 | 2 | Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novelMissing Mayreceived the Newbery Medal. She lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Visit her at CynthiaRylant.com.; Title: Henry And Mudge And The Bedtime Thumps: Ready-To-Read Level 2 (Paper) | [
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27,267 | 1 | The New York Times "...packed with information as well as vivid accounts of exciting races."Gibson can hear the beat of the horses' hooves against the track. Trotter are the world to him.But all he ever does is practice. He's still too young and inexperienced to drive in a real race. Only he knows he's ready for the big league. If people would give him a chance, then they would know it, too.Gib's chance comes in a filly named Rosalind. Now Gib can prove that he's man enough to train a champion. But does he really have what it takes? Can he and Rosalind go all the way to win the Hambletonian, the greatest race of all?; Title: Born to Trot | [
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27,268 | 1 | Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 3Palatini and Moser have taken a spare Aesop fable and expanded it into a riotous treat for eyes and ears while still keeping the essence of the original. Fox eyes the grapes hanging from a vine high in a tree and thinks that he can get them easily: I am sly. Clever. Smart. After all, I am a fox. So, armed with paper and pencil, he draws his Plan Alpha and tries it outno grapes. He asks Bear to help him out with Plan Bravo and Bear starts to say something, but Fox interrupts: Bear, Bear, Bear. Your job is brawn. Not brain. You leave the thinking to me. If you say so, says Bear. After the third, fourth, and fifth plans fail, involving Beaver, Porcupine, and Possum, Fox gives up and departs in disgust with the usual rationale: lousy, rotten, stinkin' grapes. If you say so, say the other animals as they feast on the fruit thrown down to them by Possum. Moser's wonderful watercolor illustrations of the doubting animals executing Fox's convoluted plans are rich in humor. They are silhouetted against plenty of white space, with the grapevines and tree dominating each large spread. Matched by a text that rolls off the tongue and is full of action and repetitive phrases, the book is a delight.Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved."This appealing riff on the Aesop fable of The Fox and the Grapes is ideal for families that make a point of reading aloud at nightIn Lousy Rotten Stinkin Grapes, a delightful third collaboration of author Margie Palatini and illustrator Barry Moser, the old story takes on a new texture as Fox tries to enlist one animals after another in his quest for the tasty treatMr. Mosers renderings of the Fox are very funny: We see both the animals predatory authority and his egotistical foolishness when he is shown launching himself wildly at the grapes from various absurd locations. What really seals this picture book as a bedtime choice for children ages 4-8, though, is Ms. Palatinis lively dialogueIn the end, as in Aesop, Fox stamps away disgruntled. But in this version, the other creatures feast cheerfully on the elusive delicacy that was, for resourceful them, always within reach."--Wall Street Journal; Title: Lousy Rotten Stinkin' Grapes | [
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27,269 | 2 | Text: Spanish, English (translation)Alexander se di cuenta de que iba a ser un da terrible couando se despert y se encontr chicle en el pelo. Y aun fue peor...Su mejor amigo lo abandon. No ten a postre en su bolsa del almuerzo. Y para colmo, haba habas verdes en la comida y besos en la televisin!Este cuento clsico de Judith Viorst, ahora en espaol, ser sin lugar a duda del agrado de los lectores de todas las edades, como lo ha sido hasta ahora.; Title: Alexander Y El Da Terrible, Horrible, Espantoso, Horroroso (Spanish Edition) | [
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27,270 | 13 | Though the themes of baseball and classical music initially may seem a jarring juxtaposition, here the duet makes for lovely harmony. Lewis's (Fire on the Mountain) realistic, emotion-charged watercolor paintings evoke a pivotal period in baseball history. It is 1948 and, as Jackie Robinson did the prior year, many top African American ball players in the Negro Leagues are defecting to join "white teams." Curtis's (Grandma's Baseball) plot centers on Reginald, a young violin player whose father manages the Negro National League's worst team, which has lost its best players. Hoping to tear him away from his beloved instrument, Papa drafts Reginald as the Dukes' bat boy, but soon discovers that his son is as clumsy with the bats as he is graceful with his bow. Yet when the boy plays his violin in the dugout, his music inspires the batters, and the Dukes miraculously make it to the playoffs. As Curtis shapes a heartwarming relationship between father and son, his portrayal doesn't neglect the era's bitter facts: though previously all-white leagues were accepting African American ball players, many other whites were not. The Dukes may not go home with the pennant, but this imposing book will score high marks with youngsters, whether their tastes run to sports or to Mozart. Ages 4-10. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 1-4AThis picture book offers readers many things: an interesting look at life in the Negro National Baseball League of the 1940s, a wonderfully delineated father-son relationship, and a gentle advocacy of the sometimes intangible value of culture. Reginald is serious about playing his violin but his father, who coaches "the worst team in the Negro National League," the Dukes, believes his son would use his time more wisely by serving as bat boy for the team. After a couple of humorous disasters, the child becomes an unusual bat boy who plays his violin in the dugout to urge the players on, while his father takes care of the equipment. Ultimately, the Dukes' success and appreciation for Reginald's talents make his father alter his view of violin playing and find pride in his son's achievements. Lewis's soft watercolor illustrations portray the characters with depth and beauty, resulting in a very special book.AJudith Constantinides, East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LACopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Bat Boy and His Violin (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Books) | [
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27,271 | 1 | Gr. 4^-7. This well-organized encyclopedia is just what the young researcher or browser needs to be introduced to the many kinds of birds populating the planet. Arranged by groups, such as seabirds, songbirds, and ground birds, the various sections describe some of the birds in a category and then focus on one bird from that group. The chapter on songbirds, for example, zeros in on crows, probably the most intelligent of all birds. For the most part, these are thumbnail sketches that include scientific name, size, habitat, and brief description. Most of the illustrations are color drawings, with a few color photographs sprinkled here and there. Female species are often described but are not as well represented in the illustrations as the more colorful males. From beaks to feathers, this is a well-written introduction for the beginner. Denia HesterA glossy introduction to birds that loosely groups the 20 orders of living birds into seven chapters: ``Ground and Game Birds,'' ``Seabirds,'' ``Waterbirds and Cranes,'' ``Wading Birds,'' ``Owls and Birds of Prey,'' ``Birds of the Trees and Masters of the Air,'' and ``Songbirds.'' Within each chapter Johnson provides an introductory page on how the birds live, boxes illustrating typical beaks and feet, and a chart of the main families. She then devotes a few spreads to a ``catalog of birds'': Six or seven colored boxes each contain a drawing (not to scale) of a bird with a sentence or two about it, its scientific name, size, and place of origin. Focus sections in each chapter attempt to look in greater detail at particular groups. The index offers access to the birds only by their common names. The full-color illustrations and photos, in a variety of styles, lack the cohesion and detail Richard Orr brought to Barbara Taylor's superior The Bird Atlas (1993); this production is handsome but superficial. (glossary, index) (Nonfiction. 10-14) -- Copyright 1996, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.; Title: Simon & Schuster Children's Guide to Birds | [
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27,272 | 0 | In honor of its 20-year anniversary, Steven Kellogg's Yankee Doodle has been redesigned and refurbished, for a new generation of young patriots. Intricate, spirited illustrations depict the day George Washington took control of the rebel troops during the Revolutionary War; the musical score is included. )Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.TITLR YAnkee Doodle. . 1996. Ages 4^-8. First published under the title Steven Kellogg's Yankee Doodle (1976) and starred in Booklist, this picture book looks better than ever in its larger format. The glossy pages allow finer reproduction of the lively, detailed ink drawings that are washed with watercolor. The larger format affords room for a bigger typeface and more repetitions of the refrain as well as more white space framing the bordered illustrations. Two new pages provide detailed notes on the song and its history. And the familiar line that another age of political correctness had edited to "Mind the music and the step, and with the folks be handy" is here restored to the original, "Mind the music and the step and with the girls be handy." Hurrah!; Title: Yankee Doodle | [
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27,273 | 2 | Lyne, who claims to have taught poetry-writing to more than 27,000 youths in his work as a visiting poet, presents poems by 130 students, grades three through 12. Introducing each of seven sections are a pair of vivid oil paintings that illustrate the theme; e.g., preceding "Black and Blue: Poems About Challenges" is a painting of a child holding a yellow ball of light generated by fireflies while a second painting features a blue-faced child encased in casket-like snow and falling leaves, his thin hands clutching a broken paper heart. Of the poems, much is prosaic and cliche-driven ("That cute boy is driving me crazy/ he is so cute" or "Children are like/ Precious flowers/ That break if you/ Don't treat them right"). Some poems include an occasional image (a teacher "yells like a red dragon," another "looks like a book"); others are obscure ("Every day I think about/ the god and the weeds/ outside and sometimes/ I hold my doll"). While some of the young poets express themselves distinctively, most have not yet learned how to use the tools of the craft. As proud of their work as the students and their parents might be, the book is little more than a grandly produced version of the classroom "publications" of teachers across the country. Ages 8-up. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 4 Up-This volume is a sheer delight with its brief, potent glimpses of life seen through the eyes of 130 children, ages 8 to 18. The poems are written in free verse, so the restrictions of rhyme are missing, resulting in realistic verses that are clever, evocative, and honest. The lines and words are simple, but the total effect is strong. The selections are arranged in chapters about childhood, home and family, challenges, nature and beauty, friendship and love, and solitude and spirit. The verses celebrate what the compiler calls the "...young poets' sudden and complete surrender to inspired awareness, insight, and expression." Whether the experiences they describe are difficult or playful, there is much to be savored here. A topic as basic as playing in a schoolyard becomes a masterpiece through the insightful words of a sixth grader: "...when we get outside onto/the soft earth we run and yell/and fight and scream./We are no longer angels./We are masters at childhood." This lean volume is boldly and brightly illustrated with color plates at the beginning of each section. The poems are brief, but their impact is long-"Rainshowers/last forever, seconds/at a time, and/almost like a poem/which is long/at heart."-Sharon Korbeck, Waupaca Area Public Library, WICopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Ten-Second Rainshowers: Poems by Young People | [
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27,274 | 13 | Although tastefully executed, this homage to the great illustrator Maxfield Parrish (1870-1966) seems more resurrection than rediscovery. An art dealer and Parrish collector, Gilbert chooses about 35 works produced between 1897 and 1923, from the beginning of Parrish's career until its height. Illustrations for tales from the Arabian Nights, fairy tales, verses by Eugene Field, Mother Goose rhymes and myths allow for plentiful exposure to Parrish's unique style. Nevertheless, the grainy quality of the reproductions interferes with a full appreciation of the art. The text doesn't seem chosen with children in mind, either. A number of Field's poems, for example, are for Edwardian tastes only. Gilbert herself retells the stories, condensing them from the expansive versions of Charles Perrault, Nathaniel Hawthorne et al. so that they don't occupy more than one or two pages. Unfortunately, her renditions are pedestrian and feel rushed, completely unreflective of Parrish's enigmatic eroticism. An afterword, pointing out such hallmarks of Parrish's style as the artist's "use of heroic drapery billowing magnificently around his figure," simply preaches to the converted. Ages 8-up. Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.K Up?Gilbert has collected 34 of the popular artist's paintings done to illustrate such books as The Arabian Nights, edited by Kate Wiggins and Nora Smith (Scribners, 1993); Nathaniel Hawthorne's Wonder-Tales and Tanglewood Tales (Duffield, 1910; o.p.); and Eugene Field's Poems of Childhood (Airmont, 1969). There are also those that are based on fairy tales and well-known characters from traditional rhymes. Although most of the pictures are accompanied by brief retellings of the stories they illustrated, readers may want to seek out the original versions, especially the myths, for better understanding. The full-color reproductions give viewers a sense of the artist's style?his use of color, light and shadow, and bold movements to convey mystery and wonder. While the layout and design are generally well done, it is curious that the reproduction of the illustration for Kenneth Grahame's Reluctant Dragon is reversed inside the book, though not on the cover. Notes about the artist and about Gilbert's lifelong interest in his work provide a useful overview. Source notes, as well as an index, make this an easy-to-use reference for students of children's book illustration. Those who want to know more will find much to explore in Coy Ludwig's Maxfield Parrish (Schiffer, 1973) and Paul W. Skeeter's Maxfield Parrish (Nash, 1973; o.p.).?Virginia Golodetz, St. Michael's College, Winooski, VTCopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Maxfield Parrish: A Treasury of Art and Children's Literature | [
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27,275 | 13 | Kindergarten-Grade 4-Sacre bleu! Cool-cat artist Seymour Bleu has lost his inspiration. In a frenzy, he visits his favorite places-a garden, a lake, a bookstore, a museum-only to find what he is looking for at home with his friends. As readers follow the "pur-r-r-plexed" pursuits of jaunty Seymour, who has blue fur and multicolored whiskers, they will accumulate tidbits about the names of colors, come across feline word puns, and find visual and verbal references to famous artists and paintings. Vivid hues like magenta, viridian, and cerulean are named and used to paint a clever story that is a tribute to artistic spirit. This symphony of color with an upbeat tempo blends well with the palette of picture-book stories featuring artistic endeavors as well as informational books such as Kathy Mallat and Bruce McMillan's The Picture That Mom Drew (Walker, 1997).Julie Cummins, New York Public LibraryCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Deeter (who illustrated Alice Walker's Finding the Green Stone, 1991, etc.) guides readers through an exploration of the artistic process. A congenial blue cat, Seymour Bleu, faces the great white space of a new canvas; he has artist's block, and begins a journey, touring his garden, a bookstore, museum, and other places in search of inspiration. Ultimately it is the convivial warmth of his friends that provides Seymour Bleu with the stimulus he needs. Deeter's lush, evocative descriptions of color offer readers an artist's view of the world, e.g., a ``tangerine and amethyst rowboat glided easily through the chartreuse lily pads.'' With many sly, feline-enhanced nods to the masters, Deeter's illustrations point to several styles of art, from the examples in Seymour's eclectic studio, to the traditional representations he finds in the bookstore and more modern works found at the art museum and sculpture garden. A color key, mixing tips, and color palette delineating warm and cool colors are provided on the endpapers. An edifying portrait of one of the ways an artist works. (Picture book. 4-8) -- Copyright 1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.; Title: Seymour Bleu | [
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27,276 | 7 | Newbery Medalist Cooper (The Grey King) spins a tale both haunting and comic, in which a Scottish spirit inadvertently moved to Canada pines for his ancestral manse. Ages 8-12. Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.pointered review, Kirkus "A comfortably old-fashioned story . . . splendidly comical." -- Review; Title: The Boggart | [
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27,277 | 0 | Cafeteria food may be hazardous to your health. Poor Milo Groot -- he's sprawled on the cafeteria floor, his cracked glasses inches away from his white face. Could it be the apple chili dogs? Could it be poison? Kids at the middle school are dropping like flies, and Sebastian Barth suspects there's something fishier than tuna dreamboats behind the epidemic. The trouble is, too many cooks have had the chance to spoil the stew. Sebastian finds out. At least he thinks he does, but he soon discovers that whipping up a dramatic disclosure without all the ingredients is a recipe for disaster.James Howe is the author of more than ninety books for young readers. Bunnicula, coauthored by his late wife Deborah and published in 1979, is considered a modern classic of children’s literature. The author has written six highly popular sequels, along with the spinoff series Tales from the House of Bunnicula and Bunnicula and Friends. Among his other books are picture books such as Horace and Morris but Mostly Dolores and beginning reader series that include the Pinky and Rex and Houndsley and Catina books. He has also written for older readers. The Misfits, published in 2001, inspired the antibullying initiative No Name-Calling Week, as well as three sequels, Totally Joe, Addie on the Inside, and Also Known as Elvis. A common theme in James Howe’s books from preschool through teens is the acceptance of difference and being true to oneself. Visit him online at JamesHowe.com.; Title: Eat Your Poison, Dear (Sebastian Barth Mysteries) | [
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27,278 | 2 | Playing catch together in the sunny park, putting colorful jigsaw puzzles together, and reading stories before bedtime--two brothers share all this and more. Soon, the younger boy will be going to school on the big yellow bus and playing baseball in the park on Saturdays like his older brother, but for now he dreams of these things and enjoys every moment they can spend together.; Title: Con Mi Hermano / With My Brother | [
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27,279 | 0 | From Joan of Arc to John the Baptist, here are the stories of twenty of the best-known and best-loved saints in Christian history as portrayed by the world's greatest artists. Beautifully printed in rich color.Grade 5 Up?The 20 saints and martyrs gathered here are, with few exceptions, either biblical figures central to the Christian story (John the Baptist, Joseph, Peter, Paul, Mary Magdalene) or heroes of the early church. The biographies are brief?two or three paragraphs at most. Most of the selected martyrs lived under the pagan Roman emperors and proved their piety by dying in bizarre and horrendous ways. Some are famous for their legendary deeds?Christopher, for example, and Saint George. Also included are the two great medieval figures, Francis of Assisi and Joan of Arc. Details from works by Raphael, Giotto, and lesser known artists of the 14th to 16th centuries show the veneration in which these saints were later held in Europe. However, the confusion of Renaissance costumes and details with events that occurred back in the Roman Empire takes the book out of the realm of history and places it firmly in the category of religion, with some application to art history. The emphasis, both in text and in the artistic renderings, is on legend and miracle; the stories are drawn from church tradition and hagiology. The volume concludes with an index of the paintings and a complete calendar of the saints venerated on each day of the year. Handsomely designed, and with a text that elaborates on the curious and intriguing legends that surround the Catholic saints, the book is particularly appropriate for church schools and public libraries with extensive and balanced religious collections.?Shirley Wilton, Ocean County College, Toms River, NJCopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Lives and Legends of the Saints: With Paintings from the Great Art Museums of the World | [
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27,280 | 2 | In this vibrantly illustrated cautionary tale, a selfish girl becomes "quite nice after all" after learning a valuable lesson from a doll that comes to life. Ages 4-8. Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.Patricia Polacco belongs to a family of storytellers, poets, farmers, teachers, and artists. They came from many parts of the world, but mainly Russia. She grew up to be an illustrator, a designer, and creator of many beloved childrens books, includingThe Keeping Quilt,The Blessing Cup,Fionas Lace,The Trees of the Dancing Goats,Babushkas Doll, andMy Rotten Redheaded Older Brother. She lives in Union City, Michigan. Visit her at PatriciaPolacco.com and follow her on Facebook.; Title: Babushka's Doll | [
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27,281 | 2 | Anne Weil was the author of Eleanor Roosevelt: Fighter for Social Justice, Betsy Ross: Designer of Our Flag, and Red Sails to Capri, which was a 1953 Newbery Honor Book.; Title: Eleanor Roosevelt: Fighter for Social Justice (Childhood of Famous Americans) | [
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27,282 | 11 | Robert Sabuda, an extraordinary paper engineer, has created several dazzling pop-up books, including Cookie Count and The Christmas Alphabet. In this exuberant collaboration with author Nancy Williams, his paper constructions virtually explode into life. The seven principles of Kwanzaa (from unity to faith) are introduced with the African words and pronunciations, accompanied by bright illustrations of African American children and family groups. Each spread includes a pop-up holiday element such as candles in a special candleholder or the mkeka, a colorful place mat to hold theKwanzaa symbols. One pop-up is a gift box with a lid that opens to show a tiny doll inside! ("Each child receives zawadi (zah-WAH-dee), or gifts, from our parents. These are for promises kept during the year.") And, on the last page you can open and close the book slightly to make a little boy's trombone slide and a girl's hands wave. Though this book will not withstand much use by young children alone, it would be fine for an adult to read to children. A delightful visual celebration of Kwanzaa. (Ages 3 to 8) --Marcie Bovetz; Title: A Kwanzaa Celebration Pop-Up Book : CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAY WITH NEW TRADITIONS AND FEASTS | [
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27,283 | 0 | Graduates of the Bunnicula books can move on to the adventures of young sleuth Sebastian Barth. In the first of these mysteries Sebastian investigates the strange accidents that befall a noted actress; the second book, which PW called "a tense adventure with laugh-out-loud moments," involves a ghost and puzzling notes from one of Sebastian's friends. Ages 9-12. Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.Who pushed Eric down the stairs?Right before he moved away, Sebastian Barth's friend Eric had an unfortunate accident. Now he's sending Sebastian mysterious notes hinting it wasn't an accident at all.Was it the ghost in the cemetery?Was Eric's accident linked to the ghost that' haunting the cemetary?Sebastian doesn't really believe in ghosts, but he's seen the shadowy figure in black and heard her moan and cries.What did Eric know?If Sebastian and his friends can decode Eric's strange notes, maybe they can solve the mystery of the ghost. But before Sebastian discovers what Eric knew, he must face a modern day evil more dangerous than any ghost from the past.; Title: What Eric Knew | [
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27,284 | 13 | Grade 4 Up?A most enticing bilingual anthology that unfolds like a tapestry of images, languages, rhythms, and musicalities from all regions of Mexico. In the poem "Lemon Tree," from which the title is derived, Jennifer Clement urges readers to, "Remember,/the tree is older than you are/and you might find stories/in its branches." Each page holds the promise of a small jewel, poems that transform ordinary experience into extraordinary insight. There are several pieces written in Tzotzil, and one in Tzeltal, two of the languages of the Maya. Several traditional and modern folktales also appear, adding to the cosmogony and strengthening the roots of the tree. The illustrations, which appear every few pages as illuminations, employ a variety of styles and mediums, all reproduced in full color. Often magical and sometimes playful, the artwork completes the experience of being welcomed into a mysteriously friendly world in which there is much to be discovered and shared. Thorough endnotes on the contributors, translators, and acknowledgements as well as a list of titles in English and Spanish complete this remarkable volume that holds something for everyone.?Graciela Italiano, Weber State University, Ogden, UTCopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 6^-12. Nye, who edited the fine YA world anthology This Same Sky (1992), has once again gathered literature in translation from a host of voices seldom heard in English. These Mexican poems and traditional stories in the original Spanish appear side by side with excellent English translations. The spacious, large-size volume includes magnificent, richly colored paintings by contemporary Mexican artists. The art is never a literal interpretation of the words; it expresses the magic realism of many of the verbal images. There's an elusive quality to the writing, whether it's by the famous (such as Octavio Paz) or by the relatively unknown. The focus is on the universals of nature and rural life rather than on urban or popular culture. This is dreamy, lyrical writing with sudden leaps from the real to the magical. Some of the poetry isn't easy, but browsers in this lovely volume will find pieces to startle them out of the mundane, as when Erika Ramirez Diez writes: "I will never be able to know the sea / Every time it arrives / it leaves." Nye includes notes on the poets, painters, and translators and on the folklore. Hazel Rochman; Title: The Tree Is Older Than You Are: A Bilingual Gathering of Poems & Stories from Mexico | [
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27,285 | 11 | Rabbit Ears pairs this story with a elebrated actor and adds visually appealing picture book to accompany it. The Native American stories may be new to listeners, but Geena Davis gives a clear and polished reading. The music composed for the program provides additional dimension although it lacks the distinction of some of the other music in this storytelling series. R.F.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine; Title: Princess Scargo and the Birthday Pumpkin: The Native American Legend (Rabbit Ears Books) | [
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27,286 | 11 | Meticulous 14-year-old Lindsay isn't exactly thrilled about moving to the chaos that she believes is New York City. Her flighty "career college student" mom, now divorced, has dumped her on her city engineer dad, "a man who lived his life twenty minutes behind schedule and in a perpetual state of apology." Lindsay is certain that nothing better awaits her than prep school boredom and constant battles with her evil stepbrother Todd. But she is wrong. Quite by accident, Lindsay discovers an unusual boy named Talon who resides in a secret city beneath New York--a kind of underground Oz called the Downside. Talon and Lindsey are fascinated by the differences in their dual worlds and soon grow equally fascinated with each other. But when Lindsay's dad's construction project hits a snag that reveals the Downside, it is not only the blooming relationship that hangs in the balance, but the entire future of the Downside as well.Downsiders is both funny and compelling. But while Lindsay and Talon's observations of their distinct environments is humorous (Talon compares Lindsay's French braid to a "gator's tail" and, despite Talon's explanation that "time is of low importance," Lindsay still thinks it's strange that Talon wears his watch around his ankle), Neal Shusterman also uses their relationship to illustrate how much a particular culture both shapes our identity and affects how we view people from backgrounds other than our own. This call to look beneath the surface is cleverly and subtly woven through an original story with broad appeal. (Ages 10 to 16) --Jennifer HubertHistory and urban folklore are wittily combined in Shusterman's (The Eyes of Kid Midas) well-wrought fantasy, centering on an alternative society that thrives undisturbed in the subterranean recesses of New York City. Despite stringently enforced rules against mixing with "Topsiders," 14-year-old Talon sneaks aboveground into an Upper East Side townhouse. There he meets Lindsay, also 14, whose self-absorbed, divorced mom has left her with her equally inattentive dad "for all eternity." The friendless girl quickly forms a bond with the pale, otherworldly boy, and when he finds her again, she eagerly goes with him to tour his underground universe. However, Lindsay's presence, as well as some historical information she unearths, are as threatening to the Downsiders as the excavations for her father's West Side aqueduct project. Amidst the thrills and insider humor (Downsiders eat throgsneck soup and have hunted sewer alligators to extinction), Shusterman offers a crisply written coming-of-age story with a message worth pondering: "Better that the truth be like the moonAa bright sphere only showing half of its face at a time, leaving the rest to be uncovered fragment by fragment, in its own proper time." Ages 10-up. (June) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Downsiders | [
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27,287 | 1 | A new book by Henry, author of the Newbery-winning King of the Wind (1948) and two Newbery Honor books, including Misty of Chincoteague (1947), invites high hopes. Sadly, this slim novel disappoints from the start. When 10-year-old Molly and her father purchase an aging mare at auction, the animal is a far cry from the sprightly young horse the girl has long coveted. Yet with a little care Lady Sue begins to thrive, and brings much happiness to Molly and her parents. Soon she gives birth to Brown Sunshine, a spirited mule who, in an easily foreseen ending, is crowned king of the pivotal Mule Day Celebration. In addition to its predictable plotting, Henry's story suffers from hackneyed characterization (the relentlessly teasing bad boy ends up, in Molly's view, "looking taller and wiser, and more wonderful to me"); awkward writing ("To spend more time with Brown Sunshine, Molly's classroom work improved sharply"); and a grating overuse of exclamation points ("Molly!... we each have our own animal now! The baby mule with the handsome ears is all yours!"). A generous sampling of Shields's realistic line drawings dresses up the text. Ages 8-12. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 3-5?Molly Moore wants nothing more than to own a sleek, fancy show horse, so when her family buys a skinny old mare at a local auction, she's very disappointed. In due time, however, the mare blooms with good health and produces a surprise for Molly's family?a baby mule. Brown Sunshine becomes a handsome mule, inspiring Molly to write an award-winning essay on the history of these animals. The story is pleasant and predictable, with the somewhat sentimental dialogue and description typical of this genre. The plot moves quickly enough for readers who need encouragement. Black-and-white drawings appear on most pages and capture the action and spirit of the text. A good addition for libraries with avid Henry fans.?Christina Linz, Alachua County Library District, Gainesville, FLCopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Brown Sunshine of Sawdust Valley | [
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27,288 | 1 | PreS--Carlstrom and Degen again team up, successfully paring down Jesse Bear's activities for the board-book set. Through lively, simply rhymes, the author shows the young cub as he gets cleaned up, dressed up, eats messily, and tickles his way through wake-up and tuck-in rituals. A large square board design allows Degen's full-color paintings to splash with all due exuberance through the young bear's life. Story and rhyme choices come straight from a typical toddler's daily routines and experience. Four delightful titles.Jacqueline Elsner, Athens Regional Library, GACopyright 1995 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Jesse Bear's Tra-La Tub (Jesse Bear Board Books) | [
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27,289 | 2 | Kindergarten-Grade 3. Wesley explores a unique holiday in Texas that has recently begun to be celebrated by African Americans in other parts of the U.S. as well. While Lincoln declared the slaves free in January 1863, the slaves in Texas were not freed until June 19, 1865. Set in 1943, this story tells of June, a young African-American Texan, and her cousin who is visiting from New York City. Juneteenth is June's favorite holiday, but Lillie belittles it until the girls go to the big celebratory picnic and their great-great-aunt Marshall, once a slave, helps her understand the importance of "freedom's gifts." Besides providing good basic information on the holiday, the author sketches nicely the loving relationship between Aunt Marshall and June, and the wary, hostile atmosphere between the cousins, which gradually changes. By setting the story in 1943, Wesley underlines Aunt Marshall's contention that even though their people still must use segregated facilities, "freedom's gifts" are precious and will grow with time. The impressionistic pastel illustrations are lovely, rendered in warm colors that convey the heat of the summer and the joyousness of the town's celebration. A beautiful effort, of special interest to Texans, but sure to enrich any library collection because of its subject matter and its quality.?Judith Constantinides, East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LACopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 3^-6. On June_ 19, 1943, June's family is celebrating the annual Juneteenth holiday, commemorating the day in 1865 when the slaves in Texas were first told they were free. June's sullen cousin Lillie, visiting from New York City, is bored with "the dumb old slave holiday," but when their Great-great-aunt Marshall tells them about what it was like for her to be born a slave and to be set free, even Lillie is profoundly moved. The cousins become friends, and Juneteenth is their holiday, too. Yet, it is 1943, there are "Whites Only" signs in the town, and Lillie shows June that there is still freedom to be fought for. The layered narrative is sometimes confusing, set in the past and talking about the past, but if middle-graders read the historical note at the back, they will be ready for the family story. Wilson's handsome full-page pastels--like her illustrations for Sisulu's The Day Gogo Went to Vote (1996)--capture the family scenes, with realistic portraits of old and young celebrating their hard-won freedom. Hazel Rochman; Title: Freedom's Gifts: A Juneteenth Story | [
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27,290 | 2 | Grade 5-8. Alice is, as always, likable, humorous, and true to life. Now 13 and in the eighth grade, she worries that she is too ordinary. Alice admits she has done embarrassing things, but never anything outrageous, and she decides to do something about it. She dresses up as a showgirl for Halloween, with unhappy results. She starts wearing makeup and goes to school with her hair spiked up and green, even though her father forbade it. Her brother's former girlfriend, Crystal, has asked Alice to be a bridesmaid, and this brings an array of new questions for Alice such as, what kind of bra do you wear with a backless bridesmaid dress? Does Crystal still think about Lester? What if you find out on your wedding night that you don't like sex? When she goes to the lingerie shower for Crystal, she realizes she knows nothing about sex and relationships. Her curiosity and concerns about growing up continue to be what make her so realistic. Even if Alice doesn't realize it, she is maturing. For instance, she knows how to be a good friend to Pamela, whose parents are getting divorced, and she knows what to do when her father falls off of a ladder. Naylor naturally and seamlessly introduces pertinent story lines and characters from the previous books. Another charmer in the long list of stories about this engaging character.?Elisabeth Palmer Abarbanel, Los Angeles Public LibraryCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 6^-8. The ninth affectionate comedy about Alice continues to serve as a kind of road map for a girl coming of age today, not in any direct self-help way but as a candid view of how hard it is to follow the unwritten rules. Alice is 13 now, in eighth grade, and much of her confusion is about sex and gender roles. The last thing Alice wants to look like is a virginal "cupcake," but she is pretty shocked by the women's talk at a "lingerie" bridal shower. It is easy for her to be outrageous by going to school with her hair in green spikes, but what does she do when a boy grabs her in the dark during a Halloween game and French-kisses her? Was she "violated, the next thing to being raped," as her friend Elizabeth insists? Is it Alice's own fault for dressing as a sexy showgirl? What if the kisser turns out to be Alice's boyfriend? As always, her dad and her older brother are warm and funny, even if they can't always give her the answers. And as usual, there is an underlying seriousness to the humorous play. In the end, Alice is both innocent and tough, very much a bridesmaid in a conventional wedding, very firm when she pushes herself away from the drunken fumbling of the groom's handsome brother. Hazel Rochman; Title: Outrageously Alice | [
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27,291 | 13 | First there were mysterious messages. Someone who knows a lot about movie star Michaele Caraway's past is sending her unsigned notes. At first they appear to be innocent fan letters, but then they turn threatening. Next the accidents started happening. To someone as superstitious as Michaele, it seems as if her new play is jinxed. But Sebastian Barth knows the backstage mishaps aren't accidents at all. Who's out to get the movie star? Sebastian has to find the answer, or opening night may mean the final curtain for the star.James Howe JAMES HOWE began his writing career with Bunnicula, which was published in 1979. This book and the next, Teddy Bear's Scrapbook, were coauthored with his late wife, Deborah. Bunnicula went on to receive numerous awards as a favorite among children in the United States and Canada. It was also made into a popular television special. In 1982 and 1983, two sequels to Bunnicula, Howliday Inn and The Celery Stalks at Midnight, appeared. Howe is also the author of The Hospital Book, A Night Without Stars, Morgan's Zoo, What Eric Knew, and Stage Fright.; Title: Stage Fright (Sebastian Barth Mystery) | [
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27,292 | 0 | How does a young Amish boy spend the days surrounding Christmas? From ice skating on his uncle's pond to the school Christmas pageant, An Amish Christmas introduces holiday routines and Amish way to young readers. The illustrations are painted in vibrant colors and a realistic style. A charming book.Christmas without Santa Claus? Such a thing does exist, as Ammon (Growing Up Amish) shows in this enlightening and refreshing look at the holiday customs of Amish farm families. An Amish Christmas also comes without decorated trees and, of course, without twinkling lights?but it's celebrated over two days instead of one. Families exchange gifts (a wallet, a pocket knife, writing paper, a book) and visit with relatives and friends, but only after farm chores are finished. There's plenty of fun, too: sledding, skating, singing and eating cookies. Ammon will pique the reader's interest with snatches of Pennsylvania Dutch and glimpses inside a one-room schoolhouse. Patrick emphasizes the timelessness of Amish ways and suggests the characters' devotion by the illuminated expressions on their faces. Text borders of quilt-block motifs enhance the mood. Ages 5-10. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: An Amish Christmas | [
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27,293 | 2 | Grade 2-4?A retelling of the Ethiopian folktale "The Lion's Whiskers." In the traditional story, a new stepmother learns to be patient in drawing her stepson into accepting her. Kurtz's version has a female child as the central character, emphasizing her persistent attempts to reach out to her father's new wife after her mother's death. The details of mourning and her daily life make the forlorn Almaz seem real, and the respectful warmth of her relationship with her wise grandfather is sensitively portrayed. The author's note may help American children to appreciate the stepmother, who appears to reject all of the girl's initiatives. Kurtz's language has a tender lyricism further emphasized by Cooper's oil paintings. A brown wash mutes the background colors, creating a timeless sense of story. At the same time, the illustrations, including the appearance of the child and the use of hot colors in the background, give a much less authentic sense of Ethiopia than E.B. Lewis's illustrations for Kurtz's Fire on the Mountain (S.&S., 1994). Pulling the Lion's Tale is a good story that may be especially helpful to American children in blended families. Like so many picture books with African settings, it is less than entirely successful in projecting ideas about Africa.?Loretta Kreider Andrews, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore, MDCopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 4^-8. In The Lion's Whiskers , Nancy Day Raines retold an Ethiopian folktale about a stepmother who wins her resentful stepson's love by taming a lion and taking three whiskers from its tail. Here Kurtz makes up a story based on that folktale, but she tells it from the point of view of the child who feels rejected and who tries to win her new stepmother's love. When the child Almaz asks her grandfather how to win over her stepmother, he tells Almaz to bring him some hair from the tail of a lion. Cooper's oil paintings in shades of brown and gold focus on the Ethiopian landscape and on the child, who feels like an outsider. They also make us see the new wife, lonely and strange, and the gradual connection between the two as they learn to trust each other. Hazel Rochman; Title: Pulling the Lion's Tail | [
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27,294 | 11 | Grade 3-5. "In Ethiopia,/a land of ancient churches and castles" begins this beautiful book, moving swiftly from broad, poetic images of the country to a narrative about the life of an individual boy. Lewis's watercolors accurately portray the city of Addis Ababa, from morning sunshine to evening darkness, and to the breaking of the next day. The full-page, realistic paintings are rendered in dusty tones of brown and green. The story focuses on Ondu-ahlem and his relationships with a brother, his friends, and his pigeons. The birds are all that he owns in the world, and he nurtures them tenderly and protects them from a hungry mongoose. He shares his delight in some ready-to-hatch eggs with his little brother and competes with his friends as they race their favorite pigeons home. As Ondu-ahlem gets up in the morning from the mat he shares with two brothers, goes to school for half a day, and shines shoes in the afternoon to earn money, readers learn about how few possessions he has and that it is necessary that he contribute to the family's income. Beyond this, however, children will respond to the suspense of the pigeon race and the threat of a predator, and they will identify with Ondu-ahlem. An author's note provides factual support. Here, finally, is a picture book about an African boy who lives in a city. In well-crafted, sometimes lyrical language and visual images, his life is made very real.?Loretta Kreider Andrews, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore, MDCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 4-9. There is gentleness in the words and light-filled watercolors of this picture book about a poor Ethiopian boy in the city of Addis Ababa who cares for the homing pigeons that are precious to him. Ondu-ahlem owns almost nothing. He shares a mat and blanket with his two younger brothers, walks three miles to his crowded school, and earns money shining shoes in the afternoon; but he tends his pigeon coop with infinite care, guarding against hungry predators, holding the eggs that are almost ready to hatch. There is not much story, but excitement rises when his favorite pigeon is released in a race and makes it home. In one beautiful picture, where Ondu-ahlem feeds a young orphan bird mouth to mouth with moistened grain, Lewis evokes the fragility and sturdiness of bird and child. This contemporary urban scene is a long way from picturesque, exotic Africans in native dress. Kids will be caught by the pet story of pigeon raising (an author's note discusses training) as much as by the account of one boy and the place where he lives. Hazel Rochman; Title: Only a Pigeon | [
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27,295 | 2 | Grade 4-7-One day in the life of Anisett Lundberg in California's gold mining region in 1851 involves a varied cast of characters representative of those who couldn't resist the lure of that lucky lode. The girl's mother, a strong and capable widow, runs a sort of catering service to support her daughter and her son, Colin. Anisett and her mother prepare meals in the early morning and, with Colin aboard the mule wagon, spend the remainder of each day riding from camp to camp delivering them, arriving home in time to rest briefly before beginning the work again. On this fateful day, an unlucky, near-crazed and dangerous miner overhears Anisett asking someone whether the rock she has found could be gold; he decides to hold her and her family at gunpoint until he discovers where the rock was found. Though the writing is pedestrian at times, the view of the gold-rush culture highlights the courage of those who were a part of it. Though not every character is well developed, this entry in the series helps readers perceive the participants in the gold rush, including the women as individuals.Susan F. Marcus, Pollard Middle School, Needham, MACopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Anisett Lundberg: American Diaries #3: California 1851 | [
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27,296 | 1 | Hungering for a plump mouse, Cat invites Miss Mouse to dine. Miss Mouse brings along a friendDogand further invitations lead to even more guests in this Caldecott Honor Book. PW observed: "Low's make-believe zips along in a series of skirmishes, right up to the finale. The illustrations are the artist's gleeful best." Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.In addition to the Caldecott Honor for Mice Twice, Joseph Low has had two of his books named New York Times Best Illustrated Books. He divides his time between Marthas Vineyard, Massachusetts, and St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.; Title: Mice Twice | [
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27,297 | 10 | Grade 3-6?A lightweight mystery revolving around 11-year-old Bernie Magruder, son of the manager of the Bessledorf Hotel, and his two sleuthing buddies, Weasel and Georgene. Bomb is the fifth book in the series and is unfortunately untimely. Unlike the real world, in Naylor's cartoon creation nobody ever gets hurt as bombs go off in the bus depot, in the hotel entrance, and in the public swimming pool. Circumstantial evidence leads Bernie to proffer his 20-year-old sister as the perpetrator to Officer Feeney. Delores has just been jilted for a "Fort Wayne floozy" and openly expresses her death wish for her former beau, who just happens to have miraculously escaped each blast. The mystery is pretty weak and the young detective's insight, which saves the day (and, of course, Delores), is uninspired. Side stories revolve around (other) mistaken suspicions and the farcical assumption that Officer Feeney is after Delores's hand rather than her wrist. Many librarians will get their hackles raised by the blond librarian with the bright red lipstick who readily surrenders Bernie's siblings' circulation records to him. The family sitcom isn't very funny, and the various stereotypes just bumble along. Young readers won't mind breezing through these 25 chapters, but they'll hardly be challenged or enlightened.?John Sigwald, Unger Memorial Library, Plainview, TXCopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 4^-6. Naylor's fifth story about the escapades of 11-year-old Bernie and the offbeat Bessledorf family is as clever as the previous titles. This time, Bernie is certain that either his revenge-seeking sister, Delores, or his secretive brother, Joseph (or the two of them in cahoots), is responsible for a series of bombings in Middleburg. Unfortunately, Bernie has shared his suspicions with Officer Feeney, who is dangerously close to arresting Delores. It's up to Bernie, with his trusty friends Weasel and Georgene, to ferret out the truth and clear Delores' name. Snappy dialogue, cliff-hanging chapters, funny situations, and nutty characters will make this a perfect choice for reading aloud or for readers' theater. Chris Sherman; Title: Bomb In The Besseldorf Bus Depot | [
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27,298 | 1 | Kindergarten-Grade 2. While youngsters will snicker at the goofy green iguanas, the multitudinous pink snails with their curly purple shells, Milo Beaver, Bubba Bullfrog, and Betty Jane Boa, they'll remain clueless to the process of measurement. Measuring is supposed to eliminate the approximation of an eyeball guesstimate, but the concept is garbled here. In Hightower's incremental world, an inch equals one snail. So, by extension, there are 36 snail-lengths corresponding to the measurement Milo needs to gnaw the three-foot-long log needed to patch his dam. At least that's intellectual (and lazy) Bubba Bullfrog's solution to dim bulb Milo's dilemma. The "solution" gets mathematically?and logistically?less complicated as longer animals become the larger units corresponding to a foot and a yard. But, regardless of the number of creatures required, the measuring tools all have their shortcomings as they wander off, act silly, threaten, or otherwise prove unwilling to line up and be counted. Ultimately, the appropriate lengths don't matter anyway since the joke's on Milo?and readers?when Bubba goes home and retrieves his yardstick to prove that Betty Jane is exactly one yard long. Like Hightower's text, Novak's simple and colorful acrylics are, unfortunately, uninspired.?John Sigwald, Unger Memorial Library, Plainview, TXCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.A math lesson (inches, feet, and yards) in story form: Milo the Beaver needs to cut a branch exactly 36 inches long to bridge a gap in his dam. Bubba Frog suggests different ways of measuring it--line up 36 healthy snails, feelers to tails, or 3 iguana lizards, nose to tail, or Betty Jane Boa all by herself. But the snails are too slow lining up, the lizards are too frisky, Betty Jane is more interested in putting the squeeze on Milo, and it turns out that Bubba has a yardstick at home. It's all pretty silly, but the relationships between these three units of measure will probably stick in children's minds. Novak's acrylic-rendered critters share a family resemblance with certain Saturday-morning cartoons; a picnicking pair of mice straight from the pages of his Mouse TV (1994) are silent observers of all the shenanigans. (Picture book. 4-7) -- Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.; Title: Twelve Snails to One Lizard: A Tale of Mischief and Measurement | [
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27,299 | 1 | Misty's Twilight is part thoroughbred, part Chincoteague pony, and one hundred percent fire and talent. A direct descendant of the most famous pony ever, Misty of Chincoteague, Twilight has greatness in her blood. Now it's her turn to shine, perhaps as a cutting horse, a jumper, or in the graceful art of dressage.Can Twilight, whose ancestors were wild ponies living on an untamed island, do it? Can she compete against the best horses in the world... and win?; Title: Misty's Twilight | [
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