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28,400 | 2 | Kay Thompson (19091998) was a singer, dancer, vocal arranger, and coach of many MGM musicals in the 1940s. The Eloise character grew out of the voice of a precocious six-year-old that Miss Thompson put on to amuse her friends. Collaborating with Hilary Knight on what was an immediate bestseller, Kay Thompson became a literary sensation when Eloise was published in 1955. The book has sold more than two million copies to date. Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight created four more Eloise books, Eloise in Paris, Eloise at Christmas, Eloise in Moscow, and Eloise Takes a Bawth.; Title: Eloise at the Wedding | [
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28,401 | 0 | Kay Thompson (1909–1998) was a singer, dancer, vocal arranger, and coach of many MGM musicals in the 1940s. The Eloise character grew out of the voice of a precocious six-year-old that Miss Thompson put on to amuse her friends. Collaborating with Hilary Knight on what was an immediate bestseller, Kay Thompson became a literary sensation when Eloise was published in 1955. The book has sold more than two million copies to date. Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight created four more Eloise books, Eloise in Paris, Eloise at Christmas, Eloise in Moscow, and Eloise Takes a Bawth.; Title: Eloise's Summer Vacation | [
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28,402 | 18 | Grade 3-4Details of Anne Frank's life are augmented with fictionalized dialogue and descriptions written in novel format. Is this biography or historical fiction based on real events? It's impossible to tell. While easier to read than the original diary, the fabrication is bothersome, particularly for a historical figure so renowned for her own words. For a better, easier-to-read account of Anne Frank's life and tragic demise, Johanna Hurwitz's Anne Frank: Life in Hiding (Jewish Pubn. Society, 1988) or Rachel A. Koestler-Grack's The Story of Anne Frank (Chelsea House, 2003) are better choices.Rita Soltan, Oakland University, Rochester, MI Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Anne Frank (Childhood of World Figures) | [
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28,403 | 2 | Kay Thompson (19091998) was a singer, dancer, vocal arranger, and coach of many MGM musicals in the 1940s. The Eloise character grew out of the voice of a precocious six-year-old that Miss Thompson put on to amuse her friends. Collaborating with Hilary Knight on what was an immediate bestseller, Kay Thompson became a literary sensation when Eloise was published in 1955. The book has sold more than two million copies to date. Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight created four more Eloise books, Eloise in Paris, Eloise at Christmas, Eloise in Moscow, and Eloise Takes a Bawth.; Title: Eloise and the Very Secret Room | [
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28,404 | 2 | Grade 9 UpAnimal rights, racism, war protest, AIDS, school violence and bullying, women's rights, and promoting tolerance are among the topics covered here. Halpin provides basic information about each one and then makes myriad suggestions for action at home, in the community, the "five-minute activist," etc. The ideas are easy to implement. Each section is accompanied by authentic accounts of student experiences, including successes as well as difficulties, in trying to change their school or community or influence a world issue, such as the war in Iraq. Many of the ideas are easily doablein school violence the suggestion is made to set up "bully boxes" so that students can anonymously and comfortably report incidents of harassment. The discussions end with an annotated list of Web sites, books, and movies while the book concludes with a seven-page resource list for general activism. This is an important book that will empower any young adult who would like to make a difference.Joanne K. Cecere, Monroe-Woodbury High School, Central Valley, NY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 7-12. With a wealth of practical detail and hands-on, up-to-date information, this chatty resource will be in demand by teens who want to become activists. The issues are of crucial interest, encompassing everything from the environment, war, civil liberties, and racism to gay rights, birth control, and women's rights. Each chapter includes how to get involved at home, at school, and in the community, and in compelling sidebars, individual teens speak out about their activism and, sometimes, about the harassment they experienced because of it. Halpin states clearly, "Don't get involved with anyone who is breaking the law," but she is just as adamant about the legal right to protest. Unfortunately, there's some careless editing (thet for they, etc.); the colloquial style occasionally seems to trivialize (Gandhi is "famous for his fasts and good works"); and sources for some crucial statistics are absent. But for the many teens who see basic rights under threat, this is an important resource. Halpin's suggestions, coupled with the Web sites and hotlines in each chapter, will help kids make a difference. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: It's Your World--If You Don't Like It, Change It: Activism for Teenagers | [
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28,405 | 5 | Starred Review. Grade 24Anabel is a seamstress in Old Italy who dreams of making a dress worthy of a princess. Isabella Caramella Gorgonzola is a princess who gives the girl one week to make her a dress worthy of the Butterfly Ball. Locked in the tower sewing room, Anabel finds the finest silk, chiffon, and crepe as well as gold scissors, thread that is clear as glass, and a silver thimble. Unfortunately, she also shares the room with a Hinky-Pink that pinches her at night, steals her covers, and makes sleep impossible. When Anabel is "chill as a fish and can't sew a stitch," the nursemaid advises her to make the Hinky-Pink a bed of its own. After many unsuccessful attempts, Anabel fashions a tiny bed from her silver thimble, and the Hinky-Pink hums happily. Having slept "the sleep of a princess without a pea," she sews the perfect dress in a single day. Illustrations are done in watercolor and ink and feature a warm palette of rose, peach, and gold tones. Actual landmarks are used to make Firenze come alive, while Italian words and phrases are scattered throughout, sometimes placed in speech bubbles. McDonald's flawless storytelling melds with Floca's joyous art, bringing new life to Margery Bailey's "The Bed Just So" from Whistle for Good Fortune (Little, Brown, 1948). Girls who love princess stories will adore this lively tale.Mary Jean Smith, Southside Elementary School, Lebanon, TN Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.In old-time Florence, Anabel the seamstress is thrilled when she is summoned to the palace to produce a sumptuous gown for the princess. Every night, though, she is mysteriously awakened when her blankets fly off. You have a Hinky-Pink, says the maid. You must make it a bed of its own. Then it wont steal your covers. Too tired to sew, Anabel tries, and fails, to make the sprite happy. Then she lines a tiny thimble with cloth, and the room fills with the happy song of the finally satisfied little sprite. At last Anabel is able to sleep and work, finishing the dress just in time for a ball. McDonalds language, filled with rhymes and noisy nonsense, will make for a delightful read-aloud, and Flocas ink-and-watercolor images, best viewed up close, amplify the courts opulence and the storys humor and magic. The diminutive trim size and page layouts, which mix multiple small images and text, make this a good choice for kids transitioning to chapter books. An authors note lists the tales origins. Grades K-3. --Gillian Engberg; Title: The Hinky-Pink: An Old Tale | [
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28,406 | 7 | Grade 2-4–A master of fantasy tells a fanciful tale for young children. Boy works for a Magician, polishing wands, feeding the rabbits, and performing a puppet show of "Saint George and the Dragon." Then, one day, the Saint George puppet is missing, so the Magician sends the Boy through the Land of Story to find it. On his quest, he meets many nursery-rhyme and fairy-tale characters from stories such as "Jack and the Beanstalk," "Little Red Riding Hood," and the "The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe." Using the cryptic clue, "Only a child can find the way/To bring Saint George back to the play," the Boy steps forward to save the day. The black-and-white illustrations reflect the whimsy and amazement of the story perfectly. This beautifully simple and joyous book is perfect both for newly independent readers to tackle on their own and for adults to share with youngsters.–Tasha Saecker, Caestecker Public Library, Green Lake, WIGr. 2-4. The Boy works for the Magician, but instead of learning magic, the unhappy lad weeds the garden of magic herbs, polishes the magic wands, and operates the marionettes for the puppet play "Saint George and the Dragon." One day the Boy is transformed into a character in the land of the puppet play, where he encounters well-known folks from nursery rhymes, nursery tales, and other children's classics. He acquits himself so well in this adventure that he earns a real name for himself as well as the promise of lessons from the magician. Fanciful and mildly amusing, the dreamlike story flows along smoothly through a strange yet vaguely familiar wonderland. Riglietti contributes a series of expressive, stylized illustrations. With large type, wide margins, and one sizable picture in each of the 12 chapters, the book is well designed for independent readers, but it can also be read aloud to younger children. Carolyn PhelanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The Magician's Boy | [
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28,407 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 3This follow-up to Fleming and Karas's Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! (S & S, 2002) shares many of that title's fine qualities: lighthearted conflict, lively language, and those mischievous, childlike bunnies. With winter coming, Mr. McGreely snuggles up with a good book, but "Knocka-knocka-knocka!," three little rabbits come begging at his door. Since he won't let them in, they sneak in through the mail slot ("Tippy-tippy-tippy, hide!"). Each successive night, as the snow falls and the wind howls, the "pesky pufftails" find a new way to enter. Each morning, the man discovers evidence of their trespassing-footprints on a chair, nose smudges in his tub, even "bunny drops" on his pillow! Yet, despite his ever-expanding search, which is captured in cumulative verses ("over and under,/above and below,/here and there,/high and low"), he cannot find the critters. Sealing up his home with boards and bricks, he triumphantly waits out the season in peace. When spring arrives, it's the bunnies who have the last laugh: they're outside munching flowers while Mr. McGreely is trapped indoors. Done in gouache, acrylic, and loose pencil lines, the folksy artwork is full of changing perspectives and charming detail, and captures all of the action with warmth and humor. Perfect for winter read-alouds, this sassy sequel will please fans of the first book.Martha Topol, Traverse Area District Library, Traverse City, MI Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.In this follow-up to the well-received Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! (2002), Fleming continues her farcical tale of man against rabbits. Once again, a trio of "pesky pufftails" disturbs Mr. McGreely. This time, they are intent on sneaking into his cozy home for winter. After finding rabbit fur in his breakfast and on his favorite chair, Mr. McGreely tries everything to keep the bunnies out. He nails up his mail slot and windows, covers his chimney, and finally, after waking up to a pile of droppings on his pillow, bricks in his doors. Barricaded, he settles in for the winter, but when spring comes, he discovers his error: he is blocked in, while bunnies frolic on his warm, green lawn. A few references toMuncha! may lose kids who don't know the first title, and this story isn't as strong and cohesive as the original. Still, Karas' amusing paint-and-pencil illustrations make the most of the slapstick, and the irresistible rhyme and onomatopoeia ("Tippy-tippy-tippy, wiggle, through the mail slot. Tippy-jiggle.") will read-aloud well to a rowdy crowd. Gillian EngbergCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Tippy-Tippy-Tippy, Hide! | [
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28,408 | 2 | School Library Journal, starred review Far above other coming-of-age stories.Voice of Youth Advocates, 5Q 5P review Bearstone is destined to achieve the status of Hinton's Tex.... This story has something for everyone....Will Hobbs is the award-winning author of many popular adventure stories for young readers, including Bearstone and Beardance. His picture book, Beardream, illustrated by Jill Kastner, is a companion to these novels. Seven of his novels have been chosen by the American Library Association as Best Books for Young Adults. A graduate of Stanford University and former language arts teacher, he lives in Durango, Colorado, with his wife, Jean. Longtime backpackers and river runners, they have spent many years exploring the mountain and canyon settings of Will's stories.To learn more about the author and his books, visit Will's Web site at www.WillHobbsAuthor.com.; Title: Bearstone | [
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28,409 | 0 | Kindergarten-Grade 2From toddlerhood on, Hannah has watched the building of the Brooklyn Bridge and cannot wait to walk across it into Manhattan. Her father does not trust the structure and refuses to allow her to cross it. They attend the opening ceremony with President Chester A. Arthur, the mayor of New York, and Mrs. Emily Roebling (the chief engineer), but nothing will convince the man that the architectural marvel is safe. To cheer her up, her father takes her to the circus, where she shares an idea with P. T. Barnum. He shows her a flyer (that readers do not see) advertising a circus parade with the famous Jumbo in the lead. A few days later, 21 elephants cross the bridge and Hannah's father is convinced that it is secure. While the realistically rendered watercolors give a reasonably accurate view of life during the period, Hannah seems to grow very little. It took about eight years to complete the project and the child never looks older than five or six. The author's note indicates that P. T. Barnum actually did parade his elephants over the Brooklyn Bridge in 1884. This title would add a little something to a unit on transportation or New York City history, but it doesn't capture the real excitement the bridge held for many people at that time.Susan Lissim, Dwight School, New York City Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 1-3. In this neatly told story based in fact, Hannah grows up watching the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, the world's first steel suspension bridge; but when it's finally completed, her father is afraid to let her walk across it to Manhattan. Others repeatedly echo his fears, but Hannah knows every little thing about the bridge and attempts to reassure naysayers with facts about the 14,680-ton modern marvel. Finally, during a trip to the circus, she asks P. T. Barnum if his 21 elephants could parade across the bridge to prove its safety once and for all. Proclaiming, "Great minds think alike," Barnum proceeds with the stunt he had already planned, and the elephants change her father's mind. Though Hannah is Bildner's invention, a note explains that Barnum did, indeed, march Jumbo and company across the bridge on May 17, 1884. Expressive, warm-hued paintings featuring apple-cheeked characters, capture nineteenth-century Brooklyn as well as Hannah's bright-eyed enthusiasm for the "metal monster." A bibliography is appended. Karin SnelsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Twenty-One Elephants | [
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28,410 | 2 | This thoughtful tale, with its quietly poetic sensibility and timely themes, will resonate with those who are grieving the loss of loved ones because of the war. -- BULLETIN, March 1, 2010*Johnsons evocative yet starkly simple language powerfully shows the devastating effects of the war on one small communitythe characters and circumstances are never anything less than rich and real. (Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Sweet, Hereafter (A Kirkus Best Book of 2010))Angela Johnson has won three Coretta Scott King Awards, one each for her novels The First Part Last, Heaven, and Toning the Sweep. The First Part Last was also the recipient of the Michael L. Printz Award. She is also the author of the novels Looking for Red and A Certain October. Her books for younger readers include the Coretta Scott King Honor Book When I Am Old with You, illustrated by David Soman; Wind Flyers and I Dream of Trains, both illustrated by Loren Long; and Lottie Paris Lives Here and its sequel Lottie Paris and the Best Place, both illustrated by Scott M. Fischer. Additional picture books includeA Sweet Smell of Roses, Just Like Josh Gibson, The Day Ray Got Away, and All Different Now. In recognition of her outstanding talent, Angela was named a 2003 MacArthur Fellow. She lives in Kent, Ohio. Visit her at AJohnsonAuthor.com.; Title: Sweet, Hereafter (The Heaven Trilogy) | [
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28,411 | 2 | Starred Review. Grade 1-4Is there room for one more "Cinderella" variant in your collection? The answer is yes if it's this charming version set in the 1920s. Ella Cinders, her father, and Buttons the doorman/delivery boy run a dress shop until the terrible day when Mr. Cinders remarries and his nasty new wife moves in with her equally nasty daughters, Ruby and Pearl. "His new wife seemed to pop up from nowhere like a sharp-eyed, expensively dressed jack-in-the box." Ella's life is misery from then on, mitigated only by the care and attention of the faithful Buttons. Her Fairy Godmother sends her off to the ball where the Duke of Arc is smitten with her, but in the end Ella chooses a different happily ever after, with Buttons. Hughes's gouache-and-pen-line illustrations exhibit her usual meticulous attention to detail, with the ball scenes inspired by Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers movies, and the original dress designs by important French couturiers of the period. This insightful retelling also offers a fascinating visual peek at a glamorous time.Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJ Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.K-Gr. 3. It's the 1920s, and Ella Cinders works with her father in his dress shop, along with their young doorman, Buttons. After Mr. Cinders remarries, his new wife puts him under her thumb. Ella is soon exhausted from working at her sewing machine, while her stepsisters are modeling the gowns Ella has designed. The story follows a traditional course until the very end. When the suave socialite duke puts the slipper on Ella's foot, she dismisses him and turns to Buttons, who has been her solace through her ordeal. Together they will go off and start a shop of their own, a more preferable life than being "dressed like an expensive doll." A stylish enough work, this is a bit of an indulgence for Hughes, and the high-fashion setting and the flapper costumes don't add much to the tale for a young audience. The new ending will get their attention, however, and this self-empowered Cinderella makes for an interesting change of pace. Ilene CooperCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Ella's Big Chance: A Jazz-Age Cinderella (Kate Greenaway Medal) | [
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28,412 | 0 | Kay Thompson (19091998) was a singer, dancer, vocal arranger, and coach of many MGM musicals in the 1940s. The Eloise character grew out of the voice of a precocious six-year-old that Miss Thompson put on to amuse her friends. Collaborating with Hilary Knight on what was an immediate bestseller, Kay Thompson became a literary sensation when Eloise was published in 1955. The book has sold more than two million copies to date. Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight created four more Eloise books, Eloise in Paris, Eloise at Christmas, Eloise in Moscow, and Eloise Takes a Bawth.; Title: Eloise and the Dinosaurs | [
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28,413 | 0 | Kay Thompson (19091998) was a singer, dancer, vocal arranger, and coach of many MGM musicals in the 1940s. The Eloise character grew out of the voice of a precocious six-year-old that Miss Thompson put on to amuse her friends. Collaborating with Hilary Knight on what was an immediate bestseller, Kay Thompson became a literary sensation when Eloise was published in 1955. The book has sold more than two million copies to date. Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight created four more Eloise books, Eloise in Paris, Eloise at Christmas, Eloise in Moscow, and Eloise Takes a Bawth.; Title: Eloise Breaks Some Eggs | [
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28,414 | 1 | Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 2Aesops The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf is given new life in this imaginative picture book. The story begs to be read aloud, and the large, colorful, and amusing watercolor-and-gouache paintings are perfect for group viewing. The traditional plot has been expanded to include some catchy refrains: Munch, munch, munch. Baaaaaaaaaaaaa, answered the sheep, and They looked everywhere for the wolf. No wolf in the pasture. No wolf on the hill. No wolf in the forest. These sheep have big expressive eyes and play leapfrog and put on blindfolds, and boys ride them. Instead of just one, there are three snarling, famished-looking creatures that finally appear when the shepherd boy cries wolf for a third time. The illustrations show an outlandish village with skyscrapers located on what appears to be a plateau in a landscape that is dotted with conical hills and a funny, discordant mix of townspeople that includes a knight running in his armor, women wearing mesh stockings and high lace boots, one man wearing a top hat and another a helmet with fluffy feathers on the top, one with a musketeer hat, and another a baseball cap. Each one is holding a weapon: the usual rakes and shovels, an umbrella, a baseball bat, and even a barber pole. The story ends with a fanciful twist, and the moral is understood but not included. A clever take on an old favorite.Kirsten Cutler, Sonoma Library, CA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-Gr. 1. Children who may have heard their parents reference the boy who cried wolf (without a clue about what they were talking about) get a very funny version of the story here. The plot is the familiar one, but humorous embellishments abound. "I am the most bored boy in the world," the shepherd says (as he's picking his nose), so, for a little excitement, he runs into the town yelling, "Wolf! Wolf! Wolf." The people answer his frenzied cries twice but ignore him the third time, when three hungry wolves actually appear. Along with the text's funny moments, Kulikov milks the situation in the art. He uses a variety of perspectives, a couple of which almost put the boy in the reader's lap, and his watercolor-and-gouache artwork teases many laughs from the sheep, whose expressions range from adoring to alarmed. This also has great energy, especially when the townspeople run hither and yon. The ending is a little flat, but at least^B the sheep end up in a tree rather than a wolf's stomach. Ilene CooperCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The Boy Who Cried Wolf | [
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28,415 | 2 | "In the Cards is a must-read series that will have readers of all ages alternately sighing and rolling on the floor laughing -- and maybe even wiping away a tear or two." -- Meg CabotMariah Fredericks is the author of the bestselling novel The True Meaning of Cleavage, which Meg Cabot called "Laugh-out-loud funny and way twisted!" She is also the author of Head Games, Crunch Time, and two previous books in the In the Cards series, Love and Fame.Mariah accepts that cats are her superior in every way and would never dream of insulting one by trying to own it. However, she has been reading tarot cards since she was a teenager, and while she knows that it is lame to believe in fortune-telling, her readings keep coming true, so she keeps doing them. She has even written a tarot guide called The Smart Girl's Guide to Tarot.She lives with her husband, son, and basset hound in Jackson Heights, New York. Visit her online at www.mariahfredericks.com or www.myspace.com/mariahfredericks.; Title: In the Cards: Love | [
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28,416 | 7 | Starred Review. Grade 15There's a shindig brewing at the castle one night, as werewolves, zombies, mummies, and all manner of creepy characters make their way through silent halls to the Madcap Monster Ball. The stronghold's seven sibling knights, posed in full armor in an impressive row, supposedly stand guard, but are actually fast asleep. One by one, each warrior is stirred by the commotion and leaves his post to check out its cause-only to find himself joining in the fun and dancing the night away. Wheeler's rhythmic text is filled with taut rhymes, alliteration, and vivid images. The raucous verses detail the events and spirit of the upbeat party with lively zeal, while the narrative's wordplay makes it worthy of repeated readings. Puns and double entendres abound ("Forced, Sir Ender/just gives in./Lone Sir Vivor/(that's his twin)/feels the music/in his soul,/kicks up his heels/'Let's rock 'n' roll!'"). Done in charcoal, pencil, and Photoshop, Siegel's sophisticated, graphic-novel-style artwork also demands a second look. There are plenty of visual story lines to follow as a wide-eyed young prince, anxiously clutching a candle and teddy bear, spies on the action, and a smiling portrait princess escapes from her painting to try and befriend the frightened boy. Sepia tones, splashes of color, silhouettes, and outline sketches cleverly underscore the plot elements and keep the pages interesting. Kids will eat this one up and beg for more.Joy Fleishhacker, School Library Journal Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* Monsters galore show up at a spooky castle for a whimsical Madcap Monster Ball. There are werewolves hustling, zombies bustling, mummies doing the mamba, and wicked witches, the waltz. Upstairs seven knights with unusual names are awakened at various times and join in the fun. At the same time, a young prince investigates the commotion. A wild and crazy time is had by all with the final spread picturing the knights back in their places dreaming of next years ball. The prince is asleep in his bed. The cartoon illustrations perfectly catch all of the high-flying whimsy with small figures dancing and whirling across each double-page spread. When the ball begins, the illustrations are monochrome, but when the seven knights join in, the style changes and more color is added. To enhance the surreal and chaotic nature of the story, many art styles are used on each page, but it all works fantastically well. Readers will want to return so as not to miss any of the amusing details. Great for Halloween or any time spirits need a lift. Grades K-3. --Randall Enos; Title: Boogie Knights (Richard Jackson Books (Atheneum Hardcover)) | [
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28,417 | 1 | Grade 1-3A last-minute accident keeps Santa from doing his job, so Mrs. Claus calls the only other figure capable of making the round-the-world trip in a night: the Easter Bunny. But the substitute has a hard time. He feeds the fussy reindeer jellybeans instead of candy canes and wants carrot cake instead of milk and cookies. He gets cold, and doesn't understand Santa's instructions on where to put the presents. The reindeer finally understand he's trying to help, not to replace, Santa, and with their assistance, the job is completed. Some children will enjoy the idea of the Easter Bunny helping at the wrong holiday, as well as the visual jokes in the bright watercolor illustrations, but this is an additional purchase because of the predictable story and lackluster writing.Lisa Falk, Los Angeles Public Library Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Derek Anderson is the bestselling artist and cocreator of the Little Quack series. He is also the talent behind Gladys Goes Out to Lunch and Over the River: A Turkeys Tale. He and his wife Cheryl reside in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Visit him at DerekAnderson.net.; Title: How the Easter Bunny Saved Christmas | [
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28,418 | 10 | Kay Thompson (1909-1998) was a singer, dancer, vocal arranger, and coach of many MGM musicals in the 1940s.The Eloise character grew out of the voice of a precocious six-year-old that Miss Thompson put on to amuse her friends. Collaborating with Hilary Knight on what was an immediate bestseller, Kay Thompson became a literary sensation when Eloise was published in 1955. The book has sold more than two million copies to date. Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight created four more Eloise books, Eloise in Paris, Eloise at Christmas, Eloise in Moscow, and Eloise Takes a Bawth.; Title: Here Comes Eloise!: A Lift-the-Flap Book (Kay Thompson's Eloise) | [
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28,419 | 7 | Grade 3-6Thelonious is a young chipmunk who lives in a world where humans exist only in legend. During a violent rainstorm, his tree is ripped from the ground, and he is swept away to a city populated by animals of the lowest criminal element. He soon finds himself in the company of Olive, a bear with a gift for mechanics; Fitzgerald, a porcupine who guards the books that were left behind when the humans died; and Brown, a shifty lizard who joins their group to escape a life of slavery. Together they must find their way back to the idyllic commune that exists atop the Fog Mound. In doing so, they will discover clues as to what happened to the humans. Written in chapters that alternate between traditional prose and comic-book format, the story is a gentle introduction to graphic novels. The illustrations are delightfully cartoonlike, and they are tinted in a soothing blue that beautifully complements the postapocalyptic setting. Unfortunately, the narrative is heavy-handed in espousing the evils of humanity's lack of concern for the environment, and the story takes a silly idealistic turn when the animals arrive at their destination. Despite these flaws, this is an easy and entertaining read that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as those exploring the graphic-novel genre.Heather M. Lisowski, Philip S. Miller Library, Castle Rock, CO Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 4-7. The team behind several early reader books, including the Danger Joe Show series, offers the first episode in the Fog Mound series, introducing Thelonious, a young squirrel with a taste for legends who is swept away by a flood and left in the Ruined City. Exploring this strikingly imagined world, he meets a porcupine librarian and a helicopter-flying bear, and together they make a dangerous journey to the Fog Mound, an idyllic land holding clues to humanity's disappearance. The alternating chapters of illustrated prose and charming, highly detailed sequential art display a fascination with the power of stories to inspire adventure and unlock mysteries. Form doesn't always seem to suit content: the action is largely presented in prose, and the lengthy conversations are comics. The transitions are smooth, however, and one memorable escape scene makes full, thrilling use of graphic storytelling tools. Elements of Watership Down, The Wizard of Oz, and the film Planet of the Apes contribute to a genuine sense of discovery, and although many answers are left for future volumes, this book will be a great way into prose for reluctant readers. Jesse KarpCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Travels of Thelonious (Fog Mound) | [
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28,420 | 13 | Grade 58In this sequel to In the Cards: Love (S & S, 2007), 13-year-old Eve wants to become a star but everything seems to be working against her. The director of the school musical does not like her, and her dad thinks she should concentrate on bringing up her grades. But when the tarot cards reveal that Cabaret could be her first step to stardom, and when she finds out that a famous director may be in the audience, she decides to try out. She gets a partnot the leading role she wantedbut decides to stick with it and in doing so has to deal with the gossip, the meanness, and the jealousy of other cast members. With an unexpected conclusion and a lot of fun and intrigue, this story has it allfriendship, falling "in love," mischief, mayhem, humor, and a lot of growing up. The characters are fairly well developed and the plot moves along effortlessly. Readers do not have to be familiar with the first book to enjoy this one.Janet Hilbun, Texas Woman's University, Denton Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Mariah Fredericks is the author of the bestselling novel The True Meaning of Cleavage, which Meg Cabot called "Laugh-out-loud funny and way twisted!" She is also the author of Head Games, Crunch Time, and two previous books in the In the Cards series, Love and Fame.Mariah accepts that cats are her superior in every way and would never dream of insulting one by trying to own it. However, she has been reading tarot cards since she was a teenager, and while she knows that it is lame to believe in fortune-telling, her readings keep coming true, so she keeps doing them. She has even written a tarot guide called The Smart Girl's Guide to Tarot.She lives with her husband, son, and basset hound in Jackson Heights, New York. Visit her online at www.mariahfredericks.com or www.myspace.com/mariahfredericks.; Title: In the Cards: Fame | [
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28,421 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2SugarLoaf, a precocious kittenlike child (or childlike kitten), eagerly introduces readers to her family. Her world is one that listeners will recognize as she shares with them what she considers to be important: how she got her name, where she falls in the family order, her favorite color, her parents' occupations, etc. Her running monologue is reminiscent of many children's egocentric conversational style and allows Reynolds to throw in a handful of lines that will tickle the funny bone of both young and adult readers. My mom is a dentist for boys and girls. I'm growing teeth for her to take care of. The genial story can be shared with youngsters or read by beginning readers since the text is comprised of short, easy-to-read sentences with plenty of visual clues provided by the art. The cartoon illustrations contribute to the fun, expanding on SugarLoaf's statements and often painting a picture entirely different than her words alone imply.Maura Bresnahan, High Plain Elementary School, Andover, MA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-K. In a first-person voice, a little girl named SugarLoaf shares a peek into her family and favorite activities. She is so named by her dentist mom and baker dad because she looked sweet as sugar and felt warm as bread when she was born. The middle child between big brother Spoke and little sister SugarLump, she draws a lot, plays drums for her neighborhood (made of box-houses), and sails boats in puddles in the yard. The text isn't particularly distinctive. The real strength of this simple story, from the creator of The Dot (2003), lies in the capricious watercolors, which provide charm, whimsy, and winning characters. The sketchily shaped figures appear human except for their catlike ears. Children will easily connect with the last sentence, which puts SugarLoaf's world into perspective: "Some things are big and small at the same time. Like me!" More books about the engaging SugarLoaf are promised. Julie CumminsCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: My Very Big Little World: A SugarLoaf Book (Sugarloaf Books) | [
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28,422 | 0 | Kathleen Benner Duble is the author of such books as Hearts of Iron, The Sacrifice, Bridging Beyond, and Pilot Mom. She lives in Boxford, Massachusetts with her family. You can visit her online atwww.kathleenduble.com.; Title: The Sacrifice | [
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28,423 | 16 | Sandra Boynton is a popular American humorist, songwriter, childrens author, and illustrator. Boynton has written and illustrated more than forty books for both children and adults, as well as more than four thousand greeting cards and four music albums. She has designedfor various companiescalendars, wallpaper, bedding, stationery, paper goods, clothing, jewelry, and plush toys.; Title: Moo Cow Book | [
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28,424 | 0 | Carolyn Keene is the author of the ever-popular Nancy Drew books.; Title: The Snowman Surprise (Nancy Drew Notebooks #63) | [
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28,425 | 2 | George Ella Lyon is the author of Trucks Roll!, Planes Fly!, and Boats Float!, cowritten with her son Benn. Among George Ella’s other books are the ALA Notable All the Water in the World and What Forest Knows. A novelist and poet, she lives with her family in Lexington, Kentucky. Visit her online at GeorgeEllaLyon.com.; Title: You and Me and Home Sweet Home (Richard Jackson Books (Atheneum Hardcover)) | [
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28,426 | 2 | Angela Johnson has won three Coretta Scott King Awards, one each for her novels The First Part Last, Heaven, and Toning the Sweep. The First Part Last was also the recipient of the Michael L. Printz Award. She is also the author of the novels Looking for Red and A Certain October. Her books for younger readers include the Coretta Scott King Honor Book When I Am Old with You, illustrated by David Soman; Wind Flyers and I Dream of Trains, both illustrated by Loren Long; and Lottie Paris Lives Here and its sequel Lottie Paris and the Best Place, both illustrated by Scott M. Fischer. Additional picture books includeA Sweet Smell of Roses, Just Like Josh Gibson, The Day Ray Got Away, and All Different Now. In recognition of her outstanding talent, Angela was named a 2003 MacArthur Fellow. She lives in Kent, Ohio. Visit her at AJohnsonAuthor.com.; Title: Lottie Paris Lives Here | [
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28,427 | 7 | "Echoes of The Wizard of Oz and Planet of the Apes." -- New York Times Book Review, Editor's ChoiceJon Buller and Susan Schade are a husband-and-wife team who have worked together on many books for children. Jon does the illustrating and Susan writes the stories. They live in Old Lyme, Connnecticut.; Title: Simon's Dream (The Fog Mound) | [
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28,428 | 11 | Kay Thompson (1909-1998) was a singer, dancer, vocal arranger, and coach of many M.G.M. musicals in the 1940s. The Eloise character grew out of the voice of a precocious six-year-old that Miss Thompson put on to amuse her friends. Collaborating with Hilary Knight on what was an immediate bestseller, Kay Thompson became a literary sensation when Eloise was published in 1955. The book has sold more than two million copies to date. Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight created four more Eloise books, Eloise in Paris, Eloise at Christmas, Eloise in Moscow, and Eloise Takes a Bawth.; Title: Eloise's Christmas Trinkles | [
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28,429 | 7 | Susan Schade works as a team with her husband, Jon Buller. They have worked together on many previous books for children. Jon does the illustrating and Susan writes the stories. For the Fog Mound trilogy, Jon went back to what first sparked his interest in drawingcomics. They live in Lyme, Connecticut.; Title: Faradawn (The Fog Mound) | [
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28,430 | 2 | PreS-As a smiling girl interacts with her enthusiastic pup, she describes her feelings for the dog: "I lovethe way you always care,/the way you're always there./That's the way I love you." The engaging illustrations show the two friends sharing a variety of experiences: wearing crowns and having tea, playing with a tennis ball, snuggling together in a soft chair, and finally cuddled up at bedtime. Loose charcoal lines provide texture and motion, while splashes of pastel-hued watercolors keep the pictures warm and cozy. White backdrops and a minimum of detail encourage children to focus their attention on the characters. The girl, in her pink overalls and perky pigtails, and the brown pooch are both drawn with grace and expression. The simple language and clean, colorful artwork make this book just right for the youngest pet lovers.-Joy Fleishhacker, School Library Journal Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-K. In this gentle poem celebrating the bond between a child and a cherished pet, a pigtailed toddler counts the ways she adores her sleek little dog (modeled on James' own Australian kelpie). While praising the pup's excellence as playmate, confidant, and snug nighttime presence, the verses only nominally rhyme (on one occasion, "run so fast" pairs with "come straight back"), but the cozy, satisfying refrain, "And that's the way I love you," will easily spill off the page and into lap-sitters' dialogues with their own loved ones. James' minimalist style occasionally leaves the connections between the visuals and the slender text somewhat tenuous, as when a line about sharing accompanies a rather subtle image of the dog standing lookout while his mistress steals cookies from the cookie jar. Still, the feathery, scribbly pastels exude an irrepressible joy that's very much in the puppy spirit. Jennifer MattsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The Way I Love You | [
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28,432 | 2 | Carolyn Keene is the author of the ever-popular Nancy Drew books.; Title: Trade Wind Danger (Nancy Drew: All New Girl Detective #13) | [
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28,433 | 1 | A top-hatted father turkey, his bonnet-wearing wife and their bespectacled chick, clutching a pilgrim doll, set out for Grandmother's house in Anderson's (Little Quack) rendition of Child's song. The feathered family meets a horse who literally "carr[ies] the sleigh" up a snowy hill while they stick to the road and encounter a predatory dog. The expressions on the fleeing fowls are priceless, as are other comical touches, but the hound's change of heart seems sudden, so that the final scene of turkeys, hound and horse sharing a bounteous meal, sounds a false note. All ages. (Oct.) Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreSchool-Grade 3Anderson's amusing acrylic artwork provides a new twist on a favorite holiday song. The book contains the familiar lyrics, but the illustrations show that in this version, it's a turkey family on the way to Grandma's house. As a young bird carrying a Pilgrim doll and his parents walk through the snowy woods, they meet a horse that knows the way/to carry the sleigh and does soliterally, trotting up a hill with a sled tucked under one arm. Meanwhile, a young hunter and a barely ferocious-looking hound are going over their plan to catch a gobbler for dinner. They give chase as the birds come into view, but an odd scarecrow (the turkeys in disguise) temporarily stops the pursuers in their tracks. Then the horse screeches downhill on the sled right into the middle of everything, and the pie is ruined. But, this is Thanksgiving, after all, and everyone sits down for a nice mealexcept for the boy, who is still outside hunting down his hunting hound. This is a fun, humorous addition to Thanksgiving collections. Children will enjoy looking at the entertaining illustrations and comparing the chaos pictured there to the words of the old song. The lyrics and music are included on the endpapers.Roxanne Burg, Orange County Public Library, CA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Over the River | [
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28,434 | 2 | Grade 4-6-Fifth-grader Brenton is a computer genius, but the other three members of his work group think he's a nerd. So, when he tells them that he has invented a machine that does homework, they taunt him until he agrees to demonstrate. The machine actually works, and Kelsey, Sam, and Judy convince him to let them use it. At first, they are delighted with their freedom, but things quickly get out of hand. Their teacher is suspicious of the suddenly errorless work, and other friends resent the time that they spend together. The dynamics within the group are stressful as well. Judy, a talented student, feels guilty about cheating, but is pressured to excel. Kelsey is concerned that her friends will shun her for associating with nerds, but her improved grades earn privileges at home. Wisecracking Sam makes fun of Brenton but needs his help in playing chess by mail with his dad, who is serving in Iraq. The children gradually begin to bond, especially after Sam's father is killed in combat. Eventually, their secret causes conflict with the law. The story is told entirely through short excerpts from police interviews. This device shows the developing relationships through the kids' own observations. There are touches of humor in the way the four classmates talk about themselves and one another. Ominous hints about the legal trouble maintain tension throughout the story, but its exact nature isn't revealed until near the end. A dramatic and thought-provoking story with a strong message about honesty and friendship.-Elaine E. Knight, Lincoln Elementary Schools, IL Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* Gr. 4-6. In a novel about a boy clever enough to make his computer do his homework for him, Gutman delivers a fresh take on an idea as old as Danny Dunn and the Homework Machine (1958). The nontraditional narrative unfolds through the words of a large cast of characters, from a teacher to the police chief to the students in a fifth-grade class. Each chapter is a series of first-person entries, from a single line to a page in length, focusing primarily on four very different students who are assigned to the same group in school. Although they are not friends at the beginning of the book, they form an alliance of convenience that grows into something more after the temptation of a homework machine draws them together. A vivid subplot involves Sam, whose father is sent to war in the Middle East. This fast-paced, entertaining book has something for everyone: convincing characters deftly portrayed through their own words; points of discussion on ethics and student computer use; and every child's dream machine. Booktalkers will find this a natural, particularly for those hard-to-tempt readers whose preferred method of computer disposal involves a catapult and the Grand Canyon. Carolyn PhelanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The Homework Machine | [
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28,435 | 13 | Kindergarten-Grade 3Baryshnikov dances onto the stage of celebrity authors with a playful book about being true to oneself regardless of how others react. A boy recounts how his grandmother always embarrasses him, beginning with Monday when she leaps over a neighbor's head. As the week progresses, he quickly overcomes his discomfort and by Sunday has learned the reason behind her eccentric behavior. Fact and fantasy intermingle freely as the child describes his neighborhood, and everyone from the crossing guard to an alley cat responds to Grandma's antics by asking, Why? She brushes off their questions with a breezy because until she finally explains as she flies off into the sky, BecauseI-am-a-dancer! The book's dialogue appears to be handwritten and is incorporated into the illustrations, creating a bold transition from the typeface of the narration. Light, playful characters float across the pages, their weightlessness and energy accentuated by broad expanses of white space. The strong artwork carries the spare, understated text, as the boy makes a surprisingly quick transition from embarrassment to awe and obvious pride. Fans of Baryshnikov and libraries looking for new titles about self-expression will wish to buy this book; others may consider it a supplemental purchase.Suzanne Myers Harold, Multnomah County Library System, Portland, OR Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.With performance credits that range from classical ballet to Sex in the City, Baryshnikov returns to The Nutcracker end of the spectrum with this children's book, cowritten and illustrated by seasoned picture-book-creator Radunsky. A child narrator explains how, on each day of the week, his grandmother's spry antics elicit questions from amazed observers ("Why did you do that?"). The jubilant, concluding answer ("Because . . . I am a dancer!") inspires the whole community to leap skyward and boogie alongside graceful Grandma, whose stout form challenges stereotypes about willowy ballerinas and stodgy oldsters--just as the aging yet active Baryshnikov has stretched boundaries in his own postballet career. The slight story may not sustain repeated readings, but young readers will respond to its worthwhile, inclusive message about joy in physical movement, delivered through words, buoyant pictures, and an inspiring jacket-flap statement: "It makes no difference whether you are old or young, tall or short, skinny or plump.. . . Reveal your special talent to the world." Jennifer MattsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Because . . . | [
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28,436 | 0 | Salina Yoonis the creator of over seventy novelty books including the international bestsellerThe Icky Sticky Frog. She graduated from the Art Center College of Design and currently lives in San Marcos, California, with her husband Chris and their two young sons, Max and Mason.; Title: My First Menorah | [
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28,437 | 2 | Starred Review. The creators of Kate and the Beanstalk update "Sleeping Beauty" by casting Prince Bob in the lead. With that exception, this wittily told version adapts readily to the exchange of male and female roles. Prince Bob's birth is a joyous event, and the happy king and queen invite 12 Wise Women to bless their son: There are 13, "but since the queen had only enough good china to serve twelve, one had to be left out." After the uninvited guest declares that Bob will "prick his finger on a spindle" and die on his 18th birthday, another promises not death but instead a century-long nap. Despite his parents' attempts to banish all spinning wheels, Bob has "great curiosity and a taste for adventure," and gets lured to the dangerous instrument. Potter suspends the snoozing, sepia-tinted characters against an ethereal blue backdrop. Afterward, bachelorettes trade "rumors [of] a kind, clever, modest, and very handsome prince," and become tangled in the formidable palace hedge. Only one princess, with "a taste for adventure" like Bob's, beats the thorns ("If this Bob is all they say, it will take more than some shrubbery to keep me from meeting him"). The Osbornes' conversational prose lends itself to being read aloud, and Potter's mixed-media paintings suggest destined romance and humble magic between the well-matched couple. All ages. (Oct.) Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Kindergarten-Grade 3In the vein of Kate and the Beanstalk (2000) and The Brave Little Seamstress (2002, both S & S), the Osbornes' fairly faithful adaptation of the Grimm Brothers version of Sleeping Beauty is written in a breezy, readable style, and most details of the original story have been included. However, in place of the heroic prince who awakens the beautiful sleeping princess, a kind, clever, modest, and very lovely princess awakens sleeping Prince Bob. Potter's folk-style characters are dressed in Elizabethan garb with details such as puffed sleeves, high lace collars, and ruffs. The use of brown tones on blue backgrounds to indicate the sleeping household provides an interesting contrast. The dry wit of the text may be beyond the grasp of the youngest listeners, but everyone can appreciate the simplicity of the story and the humor in the detailed, mixed-media illustrations. As a read-aloud, this tale is sure to be a hit.Susan Scheps, Shaker Heights Public Library, OH Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Sleeping Bobby | [
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28,438 | 2 | PreS-KSure, humans love balloon parades, but what about the balloons themselves? Do they ever tire of being inflated and marched down the streets? Apparently, some do. In this lighthearted story, the fateful morning begins when Ray wakes up with a smile (he always does) and announces to his fellow balloons, "Today is the day." The parade begins the same as usual, until Ray makes his break and havoc ensues. Cheerful acrylic cartoon illustrations elevate the understated story, adding foreshadowing, drama, and much humor. The balloons stay obediently within the page frames until Ray makes his big escape. At that point, all the balloons break through the borders, although only Ray is independently airborne. Readers see bits of him, but his identity is not fully revealed until midway through the book, when his smiling face hovers over the silhouettes of panicked parade viewers on an apartment roof. The text employs internal rhyme and a healthy dose of puns, resisting the temptation of an overt rhyme scheme. This is a solid choice for sharing with children, especially those who love balloon parades and those rebellious spirits who long to break free.Suzanne Myers Harold, Multnomah County Library System, Portland, OR Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.As a menagerie of huge balloon creatures wakes up and readies for a big parade (think Manhattans Thanksgiving Day event), one member rises above the pack of superheroes and animals. After behaving for years, Ray, an inflatable and indefatigable sun, decides that this is the day. Exactly what he means isnt clear until the parade begins, and he slips away into the sky, causing mayhem for the participants and viewers left below. One of the handlers admits, We were due for an . . . uprising, as the other balloons, inspired by Rays rebellion, also attempt to escape. Only Ray succeeds, though. The cartoonish acrylic paintings are colorful, fun, and nicely composed, and the fact that one never sees the whole of Ray, except as a dark silhouette on the final spread, creates a visual guessing game and lends mystery to his actual physical size and infinite aspirations. As light as helium, this is an enjoyable, short account of a dreamer breaking away from the terrestrial bonds of conformity. Preschool-Grade 2. --Andrew Medlar; Title: The Day Ray Got Away | [
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28,439 | 16 | PreSchool-Grade 2This lavishly illustrated count-it-down story describes a day filled with birdsong. At sunrise, a woodpecker "raps a tap dance with his beak, pecking 10 times as he looks for breakfast bugs." The illustration shows a dazzling redheaded woodpecker working on a tree, with 10 "tats" in various sizes scattered across the pages. Each successive spread features a different type of bird with a declining number of utterances. For example, mourning doves land on a telephone wire and "coo" to one another nine times; sparrows crowd around a bird feeder and emit eight "chirps." At day's end, a mockingbird mimics all of the songs she has heard, resulting in a true cacophony of sounds (and a fun challenge for reading aloud). In his vivid, realistic-looking collages, Jenkins uses accurate textures and colors for each species, and creates the appearance of depth, light, and warmth (the chickadees, described as making a tree look "like a candelabra," are divine). The writing is lyrical and engaging, and quick "feathery facts" about the creatures are appended. This book, which pairs nicely with Aileen Fisher's Know What I Saw? (Roaring Brook, 2005) and Ann Jonas's Bird Talk (Greenwillow, 1999), will engender a love for birds and an awareness of their unique music.Teresa Pfeifer, Alfred Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, Springfield, MA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Jenkins' signature collages of shaped, painted, and textured papers once again dazzle the eye and warm the imagination. Franco spins a nature lesson in lucid language and throws in a counting exercise, too. Just after daybreak, a woodpecker "raps a tap dance with his beak" 10 times. The tat-tat-tats are sprinkled across the spread in varying font sizes. Mourning doves coo nine times. The dee-dee-dees--six of them--from the chickadees are interrupted by the appearance of the cat. Jenkins works astonishing detail into the close-ups of his avian subjects, and Franco's fresh imagery (enough chickadees in a tree to make it look like a candelabra and a robins "heavy with eggs") counts down to the hummingbird's one tiny sound. At dusk, the mockingbird repeats every song she has heard all day. Charming. GraceAnne DeCandidoCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Birdsongs | [
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28,440 | 20 | Grade 3-6Demi draws on the King James Version of the Holy Bible, as well as apocryphal sources such as The Book of Mary and The Life of Mary: As Seen by the Mystics, to tell her subject's story. By going beyond the traditional Bible, she is able to add details about Mary's childhood and to describe more fully her role in developing the early Church. The art and design of the book is similar to Demi's Mother Teresa and Jesus (both S & S, 2005), featuring paintings filled with bright, intricate patterns and bold touches of gold. The perspective is often flat and the pictorial elements on many pages seem to float in space. As in Jesus, the images are somewhat traditional in their depictions of winged angels and a white-haired God figure above the frame of several illustrations. The people and angels all have Caucasian features and skin tones. Children will need adult guidance to understand the text. Catholic schools in particular will appreciate this reverent perspective on Mary's life.Lucinda Snyder Whitehurst, St. Christopher's School, Richmond, VA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Last year, Demi added Jesus to her list of distinguished books about religious figures. Now, she turns her considerable artistic talents to Jesus' mother, Mary, Queen of Heaven. Demi begins her story before Mary is born, when her parents, Anna and Joachim, learn that their prayers have been heard, and that they will have a child whom they will dedicate to the service of the Lord. Nor does the story end as it traditionally does--at the Crucifixion--instead it follows Mary's ascension into heaven. The information comes from The Book of Mary and Pseudo-Melito among others), both noncanonical sources, which Demi blends with more familiar gospel stories: the annunciation, Jesus' birth, and the wedding at Cana. The more obscure texts are credited, but never really explained, even in a note, and the writing throughout is sophisticated, with only a nod toward the intended audience. Yet, in some ways that barely matters; the words simply serve as a backdrop for the glorious artwork, which seems even more ornate and gilded than in Demi's previous books. Along with her familiar beautiful borders and diminutive characters, she incorporates many Jewish and Christian symbols that tie the religions together. Some of the pictures are almost whimsical, as in one delightful scene in which a garland of angels surrounds Mary. The moment of Jesus' death is moving and stark, with Mary huddled alone at the foot of the cross. Ilene CooperCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Mary | [
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28,441 | 2 | Grade 4-7Fans of 11-year-old Tom Golden and his Invisible Friend, ghost Grey Arthur, will thoroughly enjoy this sequel to Golden & Grey: An Unremarkable Boy and a Rather Remarkable Ghost (S & S, 2005). For readers new to this pair, the author fills in the details, allowing careful readers to catch up. With their newfound celebrity, Tom and Grey are fairly bombarded by ghosts in all forms looking to become companions to human children in need of friends. Meanwhile, ghosts the world over are disappearing at the hands of the legendary Collector. Although a few notes sound reminiscent of a Harry Potter story (notably the references to spaces hidden between train station tracks), the ghostly elements and personalities are refreshingly original, funny, and endearing even in the face of danger.Genevieve Gallagher, Murray Elementary School, Charlottesville, VA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.In this delightful follow-up to Golden and Grey: An Unremarkable Boy and a Rather Remarkable Ghost, 11-year-old Tom Golden discovers that his spirit-world fame has prompted his ghost friend, Grey Arthur, to start an Invisible Friends school for goth-ghost Mildred, poltergeist Tike, egotistical Thesper Montague, and a Harrowing Screamer. Things are chaotic but manageable until ghosts begin to disappear, which leads to a dangerous mission and the discovery that the mythic, scary ghostworld character called the Collector is real. Arnold's engaging story, laced with sly wit and whimsy, brings ghost and human worlds together, with abundant, inventive details and diverse characters that interact and influence one another in often unexpected ways. Tom is an appealing protagonist who faces magical and mundane challenges while keeping his ghost-seeing ability and his spectral cohorts a secret. Full of high jinks and heart and not too scary, this will appeal to fans of Eva Ibbotson. Shelle RosenfeldCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Golden & Grey: The Nightmares That Ghosts Have (Golden and Grey) | [
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28,442 | 2 | Grade 4–6—Kipling's powerful poem comes to life for a contemporary audience in atmospheric photographs that use the metaphor of sports. A lovely shot of a boy heading a soccer ball accompanies the opening couplet: "If you can keep your head/when all about you/are losing theirs/and blaming it on you…." The mood and actions in most of the illustrations clearly invoke the verse, although two are murky and enigmatic. Shadows and dispersed light are used artfully and, interestingly, all of the people have their backs to the camera or appear in profile; their anonymity confirms the sense of universality found in the poem. The attractive presentation includes an eye-catching cover, a blend of font sizes in alternating black or white print, and a judicious use of white space that gives the eye some rest between the many action-filled images. In a thoughtful afterword, Smith explains why he chose to interpret this particular poem. Teachers and parents will enjoy sharing this book with kids; it is a good vehicle to promote discussion.—Kirsten Cutler, Sonoma County Library, CA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Charles R. Smith, Jr. is an acclaimed poet and the Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator of My People, a picture book based on the poem by Langston Hughes. He is also the illustrator of If, the author and photographer of I Am the World, and he won the Coretta Scott King Author Honor for his book Twelve Rounds To Glory. He grew up in California and attended the Brooks Institute of Photography. A magazine and book cover photographer in addition to a picture book creator, Charles lives with his wife and kids in Poughkeepsie, New York. Visit him at CharlesRSmithJr.com.; Title: If: A Father's Advice to His Son | [
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28,443 | 2 | Carolyn Keene is the author of the ever-popular Nancy Drew books.; Title: The Bunny-Hop Hoax (Nancy Drew Notebooks #64) | [
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28,444 | 2 | Grade 58In this third offering in the series, Syd tells her story. She is often in the shadow of her friends Anna and Eve, each of whom starred in a previous book. Their stories revolved around tarot-card readings that seem to have come true. Syd, always reluctant to do a reading, finally does, but her cards foretell death and disaster, which frighteningly parallel her temperamental father's worsening alcoholism and career problems. Quiet Syd is a gifted pianist; but her father, a former musical prodigy who never reached his potential, warns her against risking disappointment by competing. Her other passion is animals, especially the rescued elderly cat whose medication she leaves in her father's hands when she goes out of town. The animal becomes so ill that Eve has to have it put to sleep. In this decent but not stellar tale, Syd works on forgiving her dad as he begins his recovery, explores her burgeoning feelings for Eve's older brother, and considers her own independence as distinct from her friends and her family even while she is still deeply connected and committed to them. Messages are positive while realistic, and the target audience will be glad to see how Syd plays the hand she is dealt. The books are best read in order.Suzanne Gordon, Peachtree Ridge High School, Suwanee, GA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.The third entry in Fredericks In the Cards series follows best friends Anna, Syd, and Eve through their summer after eighth grade. This time, animal-loving Syd narrates. The girls again use tarot cards to try to get answers to their major concerns, but this device takes a backseat to character development. Fredericks has a keen ear for teen voices, and the ever-present, wry humor leavens the mood. Readers seeking light entertainment will be pleasantly surprised at the fine writing, and they will want to seek out the rest of the series after finishing this satisfying, stand-alone novel. Grades 5-8. --Debbie Carton; Title: In the Cards: Life | [
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28,445 | 13 | PreSchool-Grade 3–Marsupial Sue and her friends are presenting their version of The Gingerbread Man. Sue has the role of Auntie May, who cooks a pancake in the oven. As soon as it is done, it jumps out of the pan and rolls away, singing as it goes. It meets a variety of animals until it is finally outsmarted by a fox. Because the story is set as a play, Davis has the challenge of depicting animals dressed as other creatures. Some of them are hard to decipher and could be confusing to children. Also confusing is the fact that as the play begins, the colored-pencil, acrylic, dye, and ink illustrations depict a stage with an audience, but as it progresses, the setting changes to the countryside. The text is printed on top of the bright, full-page cartoon art, an effect that is busy but readable. The book reads like a transcript of a storyteller's performance and follows closely Lithgow's own words on the accompanying CD. His performance is animated and highly entertaining. Almost as delightful are the background comments by the young live audience. Despite the shortcomings of the book, the CD is worth the purchase price. Note, however, that Marsupial Sue is never mentioned by name; she is simply Auntie May, which may disappoint readers expecting her to have a bigger role in the book.–Donna Cardon, Provo City Library, UT Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.K-Gr. 2. Leave it to Marsupial Sue to put a funny spin on the familiar story The Runaway Pancake by presenting it as a play for the neighborhood and casting her Aussie animal friends as characters. Davis' lively cartoons embellish the fun. Costumes and clever details are tucked into every scene: assorted cleaning brushes become tails and hair; gardening tools become claws; insects play bit parts. Kids who enjoyed Marsupial Sue's debut (Marsupial Sue, 2001) will giggle and applaud this encore, even though the rhyme doesn't always roll easily off the tongue and the wacky illustrations are so frenzied at times, it's a little hard to sort out the action. John Lithgow hams it up wonderfully on the accompanying CD. Julie CumminsCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Marsupial Sue Presents "The Runaway Pancake" | [
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28,446 | 13 | Perfect for Olivia fans, Teatro Olivia allows aspiring starlets, ballerinas, and set designers to create their own masterpieces on a miniature fold-out stage. And what a venue it is! The stage set folds out of its own gorgeous and richly illustrated box, allowing for easy setup (and cleanup). Teatro Olivia includes all the props to recreate "Romeo and Juliet," "Swan Lake," and "Turandot," with wonderful background scenery panels, 9 Olivia cutout figures, and even an Olivia Playbill. --Daphne Durham Ian Falconer is the author and illustrator of all the titles in the bestselling Olivia series: Olivia, Olivia Saves the Circus, Olivia...and the Missing Toy, Olivia Forms a Band, and Olivia Helps with Christmas. His illustrations have also graced many covers of the New Yorker. In addition, he has designed sets and costumes for the New York City Ballet, the San Francisco Opera, and the Royal Opera House (Covent Garden), among others.Mr. Falconer lives in New York City.; Title: Teatro Olivia | [
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28,447 | 2 | Grade 25This collection of 16 poems touches on the uplifting and emotional aspects of yoga, putting words to the spirit of the poses and evoking the energy and feelings of the practice. Wong's simple verses read almost like haiku, using imagery to get to the essence of the positions, rather than teaching how to perform them. On each spread, Paschkis's watercolor paintings frame both the poem and a child performing the pose with colorful fauna, flora, and people that suggest India as well as that particular exercise. The youngsters are varied ethnically though all wear clothing with Indian colors and patterns. The words and images blend together effortlessly, with energy and beauty. A few minor concerns: Tree pose should never be done with the foot directly on the knee as shown in the illustrations. Handstand shouldn't be done with the head on the floor and is a dangerous pose for children to try without direction. However, this is not an instruction book and readers should be directed to resources such as Baron Baptiste's My Daddy Is a Pretzel (Barefoot, 2004) to learn the actual poses. A simple author's note provides added encouragement for novices. Lovely to listen to and to look at, Twist is sure to inspire some new yogis.Susan Oliver, Tampa-Hillsborough Public Library System, FL Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Wong and Paschkis, who have collaborated on poetry titles about dreams (Night Garden , 2000) and superstitions (Knock on Wood , 2003), focus on yoga in their latest attractive picture-book collection. Each selection, presented on a double-page spread, is named after a different asana (pose): Down Dog, Child's Pose, and so on. The best of the brief poems communicate yoga's philosophy and feeling in language and imagery that is immediately accessible: "Breath is a broom / sweeping your insides." Some selections will help children visualize the shapes of the poses: "Head to foot to foot, / Finger to finger to toe . . . My body is a puzzle of triangles." Paschkis' vibrant watercolors greatly enhance the book's appeal with portraits of multiethnic yogis demonstrating the poses, surrounded by lively, paisley-patterned borders of animals, plants, and figures. Kids eager to try the featured asana may want to move on to Thia Luby's Children's Book of Yoga (1998), Liz Lark's Yoga (2003), and Baron Baptiste's My Daddy Is a Pretzel (2004). Gillian EngbergCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Twist: Yoga Poems | [
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28,448 | 2 | Karen Katz has written and illustrated more than fifty picture books and novelty books including the bestselling Where Is Babys Belly Button? After graduating from the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, she attended the Yale Graduate School of Art and Architecture where she became interested in folk art, Indian miniatures, Shaker art, and Mexican art. Her book, Counting Kisses, was named one of the 100 Greatest Books for Kids by Scholastic Parent & Child and was a Childrens Book-of-the-Month Club Main Selection. Karen, her husband Gary Richards, and their daughter Lena divide their time between New York City and Saugerties, New York. Learn more about Karen Katz at KarenKatz.com.; Title: Daddy Hugs 1 2 3 | [
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28,449 | 18 | Grade 6–8—Gourley's passion is sharper than her focus in this introduction to more than a dozen writers and journalists who "refused to be left behind." After opening with a glimpse of photographer Dickey Chapelle, who convinced a reluctant colonel that the lack of women's "facilities" in a war zone would be a solvable issue, the author launches into a lengthy but incidental account of how the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression opened the door a crack for female field investigators and "sob sisters," some of whom, though dismissively transformed into "paper dolls" or "newshens," courageously followed the GIs overseas in pursuit of the story. Darting from Europe to the Pacific and back (with a stop to record Dorothea Lange's long-suppressed coverage of the displacement of Japanese Americans on the West Coast), Gourley provides an overview of major events, but only fragmentary looks at what her subjects actually experienced or wrote. There are also frequent disconnects between the narrative and accompanying pictures; some pictures are tantalizingly described but not reproduced, others are irrelevant or details of shots shown later in full, and a quote inset into a view of German soldiers marching through Warsaw specifically refers to other-than-Polish refugees. Capped by massive resource lists, this is a worthy work, but more loosely organized and less likely to intrigue readers than Penny Colman's Where the Action Was: Women War Correspondents in World War II (Crown, 2002).—John Peters, New York Public Library Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.The author of Society's Sisters: Stories of Women Who Fought for Social Justice in America (2003) offers another compelling look at women in history, this time focusing on female journalists during World War II. Following a brief introduction, which names the journalists, Gourley backtracks to provide historical context. Beginning in the 1920s and 1930s, she examines the prewar journalism opportunities available to women, including mention of the Sob Sisters, who wrote for William Randolph Hearst's newspapers, and Dorothea Lange and Martha Gelhorn, who left indelible records of the Great Depression. Subsequent chapters describe the events and personalities that made it possible for women to become war correspondents. The women's interweaving stories sprawl across the chapters, and the loose organization may frustrate report writers. Gourley's text, however, offers a rare, contextualized view of women journalists, while her final chapter explores their influence on today's professionals. Boxed profiles of the journalists and well-selected photos round out the text, and source notes, suggestions for further reading, and an extensive bibliography close. Gillian EngbergCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: War, Women, and the News: How Female Journalists Won the Battle to Cover World War II | [] | Validation |
28,450 | 6 | Kay Thompson (19091998) was a singer, dancer, vocal arranger, and coach of many MGM musicals in the 1940s. The Eloise character grew out of the voice of a precocious six-year-old that Miss Thompson put on to amuse her friends. Collaborating with Hilary Knight on what was an immediate bestseller, Kay Thompson became a literary sensation when Eloise was published in 1955. The book has sold more than two million copies to date. Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight created four more Eloise books, Eloise in Paris, Eloise at Christmas, Eloise in Moscow, and Eloise Takes a Bawth.; Title: Eloise Dresses Up | [
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28,451 | 7 | R.L. Stine invented the teen horror genre with Fear Street, the bestselling teen horror series of all time. He also changed the face of childrens publishing with the mega-successful Goosebumps series, which Guinness World Records cites as the Bestselling Childrens Books ever, and went on to become a worldwide multimedia phenomenon. He lives in New York City with his wife, Jane, and their dog, Nadine.; Title: Moonlight Secrets (Fear Street Nights #1) | [
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28,452 | 7 | R.L. Stine, author of the multimillion-selling Fear Street and Goosebumps series, lives in New York City with his wife, Jane, an editor and publisher, and their dog, Minnie. Visit RLStine.com.; Title: Darkest Dawn (Fear Street Nights #3) | [
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28,453 | 2 | Alison Inches has written over 80 books for children, including a bestseller, Go to Bed, Fred! She is also the author In the Kitchen with Miss Piggy, The Candy Bar Cookbook: Baking with America's Favorite Candy and Designs and Doodles: A Muppet Sketchbook. Alison lives in California with her husband, Ric and their son, Hunter.; Title: Big Sister Dora! (Dora the Explorer 8x8 (Quality)) | [
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28,454 | 1 | Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 2The farmyard is aflutter as the cows that type return with new correspondence. Youngsters will soon realize that they invited all of their animal friends, including Duck, to a picnic. The alphabetical adventure begins as the Animals awake and ends 25 letters later with them peacefully snoring Zzzzzzzz. In between there is plenty of fun as Duck pulls the Mice munching in a red wagon, Rain threatens, and X marks the picnic spot. Once again, this author-illustrator team works in perfect harmony to create a colorful and funny story with highly expressive animals. It's sure to delight Duck's many fans, and there's a distinct possibility that this adventure will have more appeal to preschoolers than the original story that inspired it.Maura Bresnahan, High Plain Elementary School, Andover, MA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS. The team that did the Caldecott Honor Book Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type (2000), and its sequel, Giggle, Giggle Quack (2002), use the same farmyard slapstick to tell a simple alphabet adventure. "Animals awake beneath blue blankets." Cows clickety clack on the old typewriter. Then there's "Duck dashing, eggs emptying . . . goats grooming, hens helping," and so on. What's going on? Suspense builds until "X marks the picnic spot," where the animals have fun, then yawn, and finally catch some Z's. Young preschoolers will learn the alphabet sounds as they act out the animal bedlam and point to the silly scenarios in the uproarious cartoons. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Click, Clack, Quackity-Quack (A Click Clack Book) | [
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28,455 | 13 | Kindergarten-Grade 2–A graphically bold pop-up book that entices readers to find the one red dot that is hidden on each paper sculpture. Going from 1 to 10, Carter creates a visual hide-and-seek game, ranging from flip-flop flaps to fluttering flicker clickers that really click to orbs that tower above the page. Bold primary colors and a silver-black text give the book a very slick, modern feel. However, because of its delicate nature, it won't withstand repeated circulation. Save it for storytimes, classroom use, or special collections.–Lisa Gangemi Kropp, Middle Country Public Library, Centereach, NY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.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: One Red Dot (Classic Collectible Pop-Up) | [
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28,456 | 2 | Gr 9 UpThis coming-of-age novel in verse features Colette, a spunky, untrustworthy narrator whose schoolmates like to joke, How can you tell/if Colette is lying?/Her mouth/is open. Readers will root for the teen as she struggles under the shadow of her beautiful, movie-star mother whose permissive parenting style is equally neglectful. But all is not as it seems, as readers are taken on a roller coaster of truth and lies. By reinventing reality, Colette creates her own world because, in her words, my actual life/sucks. Cheeky Colette is well matched by her precocious younger brother. The siblings are forced to follow their mother on location to a small town where the week's main excitement is the farmers' market. In the armpit/of the universe! Colette meets Connor, for whom she feels a passion that she will struggle to rein in, much like her indulgence in lying. Sones captures the ache of first love. Readers may find themselves laughing, crying, and wanting to believe the unreliable, well-developed narrator. Excerpts may make for astepping stoneto William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Like Shakespeare's play, this title lends itself to discussion about healthy relationships, setting limits, defining oneself, and evaluating what is real. Fast paced and great for reluctant readers.Teresa Pfeifer, The Springfield Renaissance School, Springfield, MA(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Sones latest novel in verse is a stealthy tutorial on deception and gullibility. Fifteen-year-old Colette, who first appeared in Sones One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies (2004), has a penchant for lying. When she and her adoring little brother, Will, reluctantly join their actress mother on location in small San Luis Obispo, California, she is expecting a boring summer. Enter Connor, who shows up riding alongside Colettes mothers limo on his motorcycle. Could Colettes lost summer be salvaged after all? Readers will be easily drawn in as Sones convincingly relates story after story before revealing that many events were skillfully fabricated by Colette. The well-crafted verse speeds along fluidly, moving readers nimbly through the courtship and the romance, until, yes, they are fooled again. Many readers will recognize their own lives as Connor dramatically beats Colette at her own game and teaches her essential life lessons about vulnerability, honesty, and self-discovery. Grades 9-12. --Gail Bush; Title: To Be Perfectly Honest: A Novel Based on an Untrue Story | [
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28,457 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2—The duo who created Shoeless Joe and Black Betsy (2002) and The Shot Heard 'Round the World (S & S, 2005) offer another sports story. Every Thanksgiving, Ethan's relatives arrive and, through mud, cold, or fog, they play a wild game of football. Ethan and the neighborhood kids watch the action and long for the day when they can join in. The year that they are finally old enough to play, nine-year-old Ethan leaps out of bed and into his uniform, only to discover that a blizzard has closed roads and the family won't be coming. The disappointed boy gathers his friends and they trudge to the school football field, now covered in snow. In the "ah-ha" moment of the tale, they realize that they have enough kids to play themselves, and the wild and joyous snow-filled game that ensues carries on the tradition of the Turkey Bowl. As Ethan catches a final touchdown pass, he realizes that his relatives have indeed made the trip and are cheering him on from the sidelines. Payne's muted, full-color illustrations capture the disappointment and joy the characters experience and feature plenty of gridiron action. Perfect for reading aloud at holiday time, this lively story will resonate year-round with sports fans.—Marge Loch-Wouters, Menasha Public Library, WI Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.For his first eight years, Ethan hasnt been old enough to play in his familys annual Thanksgiving football game. But hes got memories aplenty, like when it was so cold they called it the Ice Bowl, and when it was so rainy it became the Mud Bowl. Finally old enough to play, Ethan bounds downstairs only to be dismayed by the news that a huge snowstorm has made the roads too dangerous for the family to get through. He and the neighborhood kids glumly watch an empty, snowed-out field, until Ethan decides they can have their own game no matter the conditions. The story bounces from exuberance to despondency and right back, much like the best football games. Paynes paintings have a suitable old-timey, Norman Rockwellesque quality to them, with plucky kids bedecked in ancient leather helmets and too-big pads. A nostalgiac tribute to one of the great sports traditions of all time: the marriage of turkey and tackling shared by families on Thanksgiving. Grades 1-3. --Ian Chipman; Title: Turkey Bowl | [
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28,458 | 2 | "Convincingly genuine." -- School Library Journal, starred review"Gripping, unsettling." -- Booklist, starred review"Bold, perceptive." -- Bookpage"A wrenching tour de force." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Amazing grace from E. R. Frank." --New York Times Book Review"A raw, moving story." -- Teen People"A piercing, unforgettable novel." -- Booklist, starred review"A powerful story of forgiveness." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review A New York Times Notable Book A School Library Journal Best Book An ALA Best Book for Young Adults An ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers An ALA Best Book for Young Adults An IRA Children's Book Award Notable BookE.R. Frank is the author of America, Friction, Wrecked, and Dime. Her first novel, Life Is Funny, won the Teen People Book Club NEXT Award for YA Fiction and was also a top-ten ALA 2001 Quick Pick. In addition to being writer, E.R. Frank is also a clinical social worker and psychotherapist. She works with adults and adolescents and specializes in trauma.; Title: Wrecked | [
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28,459 | 7 | Kai Meyer is the author of many highly acclaimed and popular books for adults and young adults in his native Germany. Pirate Curse, the first book in the Wave Walkers trilogy, was praised by Booklist as "a fast-paced fantasy featuring plenty of action and suspense." The Water Mirror, the first book in the Dark Reflections Trilogy, was named a School Library Journal Best Book, a Locus Magazine Recommended Read, a Book Sense Children's Pick, and a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age. It received starred reviews in both School Library Journal and Publishers Weekly. School Library Journal has called Meyer "an expert at creating fantastical worlds filled with unusual and exotic elements." For more information please visit his website at www.kaimeyer.com.; Title: The Glass Word (The Dark Reflections Trilogy) | [
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28,460 | 0 | Dan Gutman hated to read when he was a kid. Then he grew up. Now he writes cool books like The Kid Who Ran for President; Honus & Me; The Million Dollar Shot; Race for the Sky; and The Edison Mystery: Qwerty Stevens, Back in Time. If you want to learn more about Dan or his books, stop by his website at DanGutman.com.; Title: Back in Time with Benjamin Franklin: A Qwerty Stevens Adventure | [
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28,461 | 2 | The tradition of the cozy English childrens mystery, so sweetly portrayed in classics like Toms Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce and Mandy by Julie Andrews, has been revived in Charmian Husseys exquisitely wrought The Valley of Secrets. Stephen Lansbury never knew his parents. So the orphan is stunned to receive a letter informing him he has inherited a large estate in the English countryside from his long lost great-uncle Theodore. Upon his arrival to Lansbury Hall, two things immediately strike Stephen: the exotic plant life that seems to bloom everywhere, and the meticulous upkeep of the old manor. When Stephen finds the water-stained journals of his uncles youthful travels up the Amazon River, the unusual greenery suddenly makes sense. But who (or what!) is maintaining the tidy kitchen garden and replenishing his woodbox? As Stephen pores over his uncles journals, his curiosity and apprehension grow. Are plants the only thing Uncle Theodore brought back from the rain forest all those years ago?Charmian Hussey has given the stale orphan premise a clever 21st century twist by inserting loads of facts and figures about the devastating deforestation of the Amazon into her old-fashioned tale. There is even a list of mentioned flora and fauna included for aspiring young naturalists, who will no doubt be charmed by Stephens surprising "discovery" of a whole new species. For more mystery melded with Amazon lore, follow up The Valley of Secrets with Eva Ibbotsons equally wonderful Journey to the River Sea. --Jennifer HubertGrade 6 Up - An ambitious blend of fantasy, mystery, and ecological adventure. Stephen Lansbury, raised in orphanages in London, is informed by an ancient lawyer, Albert Postlethwaite (who could have marched straight out of Dickens), that he has inherited his great-uncle Theodore's country house. As the teen explores his new home, he feels that he is being watched. Discovering his great-uncle's journals leads to some answers. Theo and his friend Bertie Postlethwaite explored the Amazon jungle for two years beginning in 1911. In a story-within-a-story, Stephen reads of their friendship with the Amazon Indians, who are being destroyed along with their lands by rubber barons and missionaries who bring disease. They bring home with them a young Amazon Indian, as well as various plants and fantastic creatures. Stephen soon meets Murra-yari and the Bugwomps. Murra-yari teaches Stephen to be self-sufficient. When he dies of malaria, Stephen feels all alone - a feeling that is assuaged at the very end of the novel by the arrival of a teenaged grandchild of Bertie's. Much is crammed into this lengthy novel, from long descriptions of the flora and fauna of both the Amazon and Cornwall to environmental messages and information on Victorian furniture and clothing. While Hussey touches on several fundamental truths and important messages, she verges on the didactic at times. The journals in particular have a preachy tone, with the Amazon Indians portrayed as superior noble savages. The novel itself has an old-fashioned feel, but sophisticated readers who persevere will find this multilayered work intriguing. - Connie Tyrrell Burns, Mahoney Middle School, South Portland, ME Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: The Valley of Secrets | [
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28,462 | 2 | PreS-KWhether they are pigs, giraffes, foxes, elephants, or cats, all dads show their love, just not always in the most obvious way. Sometimes they give bear hugs, sing songs, or have tickle fights; other times it's through pancakes for breakfast, answering all of their kids' questions, or carrying them on their shoulders. And sometimes they just say, "I love you." Cartoon animals rendered in pencil and finished digitally live like humans in houses (and wear glasses and swimming caps), and kiss their babies goodnight after a hug and a story. Sweet and whimsical, this title is sure to become a popular bedtime request.Jennifer Miskec, Longwood University, Farmville, VAUsing a variety of shared experiences and cute animal characters, Wood (Old Turtle and the Broken Truth, 2003) shows how dads communicate love beyond words. Spanning morning to evening, the scenarios in the picture book include playful times (a game of here-comes-the-tickle-bug!) and reading times (reading you your favorite story, / with voices for all the characters. / Again. / And again) and singing times (You Are My Sunshine for the three hundred and sixty-ninth time in one day). All ends sweetly as daddy bear tucks his little one into bed and expresses his love in the plain old ordinary way, which is by simply saying, I love you. Charming color illustrations with cartoonish, evocative, and whimsical touches portray anthropomorphized rabbits, pigs, elephants, and more enjoying familiar activities, including a pancake breakfast and kite flying. This affectionate portrayal of dad-child relationships depicts how everyday moments and one-on-one time can be special. Great for bedtime sharing. Preschool-Grade 2. --Shelle Rosenfeld; Title: When a Dad Says "I Love You" | [
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28,463 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2 Rabbit's favorite time of year is spring, when he can plant his garden. He plows, plants, waters, weeds, and waits for his carrots to grow, while looking forward to eating carrot soup. But at harvest time, he finds that all of his beloved plants are gone. As he asks his neighbors if they have seen his produce, each one skillfully avoids answering. In the background, readers see animals holding balloons, wearing party hats, and hauling away bucketloads of carrots. Disappointed, Rabbit returns home to discover that his friends have organized a party and cooked his favorite soup. The book ends with the word Surprise! and it is not clear if Rabbit is pleased or not. However, children will find this tale satisfying in its predictability and will enjoy being in on the secret. The illustrations are rendered in soft-hued watercolors with lots of white space and playful animal caricatures. Segal intermittently uses a storyboard format to convey the progression of the action. Read this tale along with Wilson Gage's Squash Pie (Dell, 1980, o.p.), Ruth Krauss's The Carrot Seed (HarperCollins, 1945), or Vladimir Vagin's The Enormous Carrot (Scholastic, 1998) for a tasty storytime and try the carrot soup recipe at the back, too. Be Astengo, Alachua County Library, Gainesville, FL Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-Gr. 2. Here's a springtime book that's great for kids who love planning and doing projects. Rabbit, a very organized animal, loves carrot soup. He spends the long winter paging through carrot catalogs (a full-page spread shows the different colors, shapes, and sizes of eight kinds of carrots). Then he plows and plants, waters and weeds, and waits. Finally it's time to harvest, but when he goes to pick the carrots, they are all gone. He frantically questions all the animals he knows, but not one admits to liking carrots. "Discouraged and disappointed, Rabbit went home," where he discovered a wonderful surprise. The clues are in Segal's stylized pencil and watercolor pictures, and observant children won't have any trouble determining where the carrots went. The delicate springtime greens and browns used in the background contrast nicely with Rabbit's comically expressive face. A recipe for carrot soup provides an appetizing finish. Connie FletcherCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Carrot Soup | [
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28,464 | 7 | R.L. Stine invented the teen horror genre with Fear Street, the bestselling teen horror series of all time. He also changed the face of children’s publishing with the mega-successful Goosebumps series, which Guinness World Records cites as the Bestselling Children’s Books ever, and went on to become a worldwide multimedia phenomenon. He lives in New York City with his wife, Jane, and their dog, Nadine.; Title: Midnight Games (Fear Street Nights #2) | [
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28,465 | 2 | Kai Meyer's engaging fantasy portrays Venice as a city alive with wonder--stone lions pad with heavy paws on the canal banks and sometimes fly (as steeds for the Venetian Guard); the canals are full of mermaids with wide shark jaws, and the island city has been under siege by Egypt for 36 years. Only the power of The Flowing Queen, the mysterious spirit of the waters, has kept the city safe. But now the essence of the Queen has been stolen by traitors within the government, and the powers of Hell are offering a blood treaty. Two orphan girls, Merle, 14, and blind Junipa, 13, have become apprentices at the workshop of Arcimboldo, the maker of magic mirrors. He treats them kindly and restores gentle Junipa's sight by replacing her eyes with two round silvery bits of mirror. Merle soon emerges as the more adventurous of the two, and experienced fantasy readers are not surprised when she is given a quest to save the doomed city. American readers of this German bestseller will be reminded of Cornelia Funke's The Thief Lord, by the intriguing mix of actual Venetian locations and a fantasy underworld, and also Neil Gaiman's Coraline, by the matter-of-fact acceptance of grotesqueries. In this unusually short (for fantasy) initial volume, Kai Meyer has planted enough backstory, hints, foreshadowings, and unanswered questions to fuel several sequels. (12 and up) --Patty CampbellStarred Review. Grade 5-8This inventive and original fantasy is set among the canals of a fantastical medieval Venice and grounded by powerful imagery of light and shadow, stone and water. Two orphans are apprenticed to a magical mirror maker. Junipa, 13, is blind, but is given her sight in a magical but dangerous process. Merle, 14, is impulsive, courageous, and already the owner of a magic mirror. She finds herself at the center of the struggle for the survival of Venice in the face of the invading Egyptian army that is besieging it. The city has been kept safe thus far by the Flowing Queen, but now her spirit has been trapped in a glass vial. When Merle comes into possession of this vial, she is commanded by the Flowing Queen to drink the water in it, thus imbibing her spirit and voice. She then has to free Vermithrax, a flying lion of living stone long held prisoner by the Venetian authorities, as the first step in the process of ensuring the safety of the city. A powerful mix of political intrigue, adventure, and magic, the novel is peopled with believable and likable human characters along with mermaids, both feared and enslaved by humans; lions of living stone; and a fearsome and horrifying representative of the Kingdom of Hell. The Water Mirror is a standout in this year's crowded field of fantasy novels, and will have readers clamoring for the next entry in the series.Sue Giffard, Ethical Culture Fieldston School, New York City Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: The Water Mirror (Dark Reflections) | [
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28,466 | 0 | K-Gr 4Jos and his family's Christmas Eve isn't going well. They are homesick for Puerto Rico, and their tiny apartment means a tiny tree and an oven too small to cook the Christmas roast. When Papi and Jos decide to take the roast to a local pizzeria to make use of the larger ovens, they find that the spirit of the holidays has passed by many of their neighbors, too, a multicultural cast of community members who have also lost the Christmas spirit. But when the aroma of the perfectly cooked roast Jos and Papi bring back travels through the apartment building, magical realism makes for a Christmas miracle as the whole building discovers the enjoyment of friends and family. Priceman's illustrations are lovely, with bright, cheerful colors literally swirling with the action of the season. The characters are detailed, diverse, and full of personality. VERDICT Families will enjoy curling up with this warm story about finding home in community.Brooke Sheets, Los Angeles Public LibrarySonia Manzano is best known as Maria, one of the first Hispanic characters on Sesame Street, a role she has delighted in for more than twenty years. She has earned fifteen Emmy Awards as a member of the Sesame Street writing staff, and is the author of the picture books No Dogs Allowed!, A Box Full of Kittens, and the Pura Belpr Award honored The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano. Sonia Manzano lives in New York City with her husband.; Title: Miracle on 133rd Street | [
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28,467 | 2 | Carolyn Keene is the author of the ever-popular Nancy Drew books.; Title: Getting Burned (Nancy Drew All New Girl Detective #20) | [
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28,468 | 2 | Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 3-This tale based on a true story about a charming penguin family living in New York City's Central Park Zoo will capture the hearts of penguin lovers everywhere. Roy and Silo, two male penguins, are "a little bit different." They cuddle and share a nest like the other penguin couples, and when all the others start hatching eggs, they want to be parents, too. Determined and hopeful, they bring an egg-shaped rock back to their nest and proceed to start caring for it. They have little luck, until a watchful zookeeper decides they deserve a chance at having their own family and gives them an egg in need of nurturing. The dedicated and enthusiastic fathers do a great job of hatching their funny and adorable daughter, and the three can still be seen at the zoo today. Done in soft watercolors, the illustrations set the tone for this uplifting story, and readers will find it hard to resist the penguins' comical expressions. The well-designed pages perfectly marry words and pictures, allowing readers to savor each illustration. An author's note provides more information about Roy, Silo, Tango, and other chinstrap penguins. This joyful story about the meaning of family is a must for any library.-Julie Roach, Watertown Free Public Library, MA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* PreS-Gr. 2. Roy and Silo were "a little bit different" from the other male penguins: instead of noticing females, they noticed each other. Thus penguin chick Tango, hatched from a fertilized egg given to the pining, bewildered pair, came to be "the only penguin in the Central Park Zoo with two daddies." As told by Richardson and Parnell (a psychiatrist and playwright), this true story remains firmly within the bounds of the zoo's polar environment, as do Cole's expressive but still realistic watercolors (a far cry from his effete caricatures in Harvey Fierstein's The Sissy Duckling, 2002). Emphasizing the penguins' naturally ridiculous physiques while gently acknowledging their situation, Cole's pictures complement the perfectly cadenced text--showing, for example, the bewildered pair craning their necks toward a nest that was "nice, but a little empty." Indeed, intrusions from the zookeeper, who remarks that the nuzzling males "must be in love," strike the narrative's only false note. Further facts about the episode conclude, but it's naive to expect this will be read only as a zoo anecdote. However, those who share this with children will find themselves returning to it again and again--not for the entree it might offer to matters of human sexuality, but for the two irresistible birds at its center and for the celebration of patient, loving fathers who "knew just what to do." Jennifer MattsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: And Tango Makes Three | [
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28,469 | 1 | Fast on the webbed feet of Click, Clack, Quackity Quack: An Alphabetical Adventure comes this counting companion, again starring Duck as the instigator of mischievous, though well-intentioned fun. As the farmer naps on the couch near his soothing fish tank ("1 farmer sleeping"), Duck ("2 feet creeping") and the barnyard crew sneak into the house on a hush-hush missionsomething that involves "3 buckets piled high" outside the window and "4 chickens standing by." At book's end, readers learn that Duck's master plan was to liberate the farmer's finned friends (a clue is planted on the title page). Though not quite as charming as its abecedarian cousin, this slight volume still offers a comical introduction to numerals one through 10. Lewin's black-outlined menagerie is as breezy as ever, tiptoeing, climbing or splashing through lots of white space to the final destination. Ages 2-5. Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreSchool-KSome familiar faces from Cronin and Lewin's well-known series that began with Click, Clack, Moo (S & S, 2000) appear in this clever adventure. The farmyard crew is engineering a fishy rescue of sorts, releasing 10 fish in 10 buckets while the farmer slumbers. As the animals make their mischief, numbers from 1 to 10 are introduced, beginning with 1 farmer sleeping. 2 feet creeping. The cartoon illustrations have the same great appeal as the previous books and combine successfully with this very basic introduction to numeric concepts. A great tool for parents and teachers seeking to make learning fun.Rosalyn Pierini, San Luis Obispo City-County Library, CA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Click, Clack, Splish, Splash (A Click Clack Book) | [
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28,470 | 2 | Grade 5-8Miles and Hanna Ferrell live near Shalem Wood where a beast known as the Shriker has been attacking villagers for 300 years. Everyone knows his storyhe was once a faithful dog betrayed by his owner, given to an evil master (another Ferrell), and cursed to kill at the time of the dark moon. Miles is determined to break the curse and win the admiration of the town. It doesn't take long for him to get in over his head, and meek, quiet Hanna has to overcome her shyness if she is to save him. Or, will the siblings just become two more of the beast's victims? The story has plenty of intrigue and danger, and the characters are realistically drawn. While well written, the plot is just a tad predictable, which, in fact, adds to its charm as the novel reads almost like a fairy tale, with the same rhythms and the same etiquette. Recommend it to lovers of (very mild) horror and suspense or to those who enjoy old-fashioned fairy tales. All in all, a fun read.Saleena L. Davidson, South Brunswick Public Library, Monmouth Junction, NJ Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 6-9. The Sheens have always been considered outsiders because legend has it that a Sheen brought a monstrous dog, the Shriker, to the woods 300 years ago. Although the beast disappeared for a long time, it has begun to return in search of human prey, and when a local girl's bones are found in the woods, the villagers blame the clan. Such is the premise of this story of 15-year-old Miles Sheen and his 13-year-old sister, Hanna, who are determined to break the family curse. The action tracks between two linked worlds, as Miles is drawn into the Otherworld in pursuit of the Shriker, and Hanna follows. Carey delivers an eerie, atmospheric tale, full of terror and courage, set in a convincingly realized magical realm. Sally EstesCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The Beast of Noor | [
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28,471 | 11 | Sharon M. Draper has received the Coretta Scott King Award for both Copper Sun and Forged by Fire. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she taught high school English for twenty-five years and was named National Teacher of the Year. Visit her at SharonDraper.com.ZIGGYS THOUGHTS BOUNCED LIKE HOT POPCORN as he ran through his backyard to the clubhouse of the Black Dinosaurs. An overnight camping trip he thought eagerly.Fishing Hiking Cooking over a campfire He couldnt wait to talk to Rico, Rashawn, and Jerome, the other members of the Black Dinosaurs, about the letter from Camp Caesar.Ziggys huge backyard was wonderful. It was a place where flowers, weeds, rabbits, and ten-year-old boys could grow wild. It was a place to dream and createa perfect location for secrets and adventures. Ziggy followed a path, probably used by raccoons, which ran back through the thick underbrush to the clubhouse.Using the remains of an old fence that the boys had found in Ziggys backyard, they had built the clubhouse themselves the previous summer. They had cut holes that looked a lot like windows in the two side walls, and for the door, theyd used a smaller section of the fence wall. It closed with a bent piece of wire coat hanger.Inside, the clubhouse was about ten feet by twelve feetnot really big, but large enough for four boys to sit and talk. In it was one lawn chair with most of the webbing missing, one folding chair left over from a church picnic, one three-legged kitchen chair (they used a large rock to balance it), and a bicycle with two flat tires. This was their seating arrangement, or they could push everything aside and sit on the blanket that Ziggys mom had given them.Just as Ziggy got to the front of the clubhouse, he tripped over his shoelace, lost his balance, landed on his backside, and rolled with a laugh to the door, where Jerome was waiting for him. Ziggy never walked anywherehe bounced or jogged or galloped wherever he went. He was always in a good mood, always excited about whatever was happening around him. So Jerome was not surprised when Ziggy landed at his feet, bubbling with excitement.He helped Ziggy up and asked with a laugh, Whats up, Ziggy?Did your letter come, mon? Are you packed? Where are Rico and Rashawn? Ziggys eyes were bright. Behind him, the boys could hear the rustling of something in the bushes.Rashawns Siberian husky, Afrika, with one blue eye and one brown eye, trotted out of the bushes, found his favorite spot under a tree, and went to sleep. Rashawn, tall, brown, and skinny, and wearing his favorite army boots, stomped through the backyard and sat down on a large rock in front of the clubhouse.Whats goin on, fellas? he asked. Wheres Rico?Ziggy was still hopping around enthusiastically. He wore a green vest, a blue shirt, and bright red jeans. Today a large knitted cap covered his braids, which usually bounced as much as he did. Ziggys family had come from Jamaica to Ohio several years before and had moved onto the street in Cincinnati where Rico, Rashawn, and Jerome lived.The four boys had been friends since first grade.Rico was coming down the path to the clubhouse. He had a huge wad of bubble gum in his mouth and was attempting to blow the worlds biggest bubble. He walked slowly, concentrating on blowing and balancing the bubble, which was almost the size of his face. He didnt see Ziggy, who leaped into the air, bursting to tell his good news.Its almost time cried Ziggy. As Ziggy began to speak, he waved his arms around wildly. At that moment Rico and his bubble walked right into Ziggys hand. Splat went the bubble gum, and Ricos surprised face and thick brown hair were instantly covered with sticky pink bubble gum.Rashawn and Jerome hooted with laughter; Ziggy rolled on the ground with delight. Rico didnt laugh much. But it was clear he wasnt angry as he sat on the grass, picking gum out of his hair.That bubble would have gone in the Guinness Book of World Records, he said, faking disappointment. I bet it was the biggest one in the world so farAw, mon, I blow bubbles bigger than that every day boasted Ziggy. But you gotta mix the bubble gum with mashed potatoes first Thats the secret ingredientYuck exclaimed the others. They were used to Ziggys unusual tastes in food. He stirred his chocolate milk with pickles and put mustard on his cornflakes.So tell us, Ziggy, Jerome said finally. Whats up?The mailman just left, Ziggy told them, and my letter from Camp Caesar came today Weve been waiting forever, but the trip is finally here Were going camping at Caesars Creek State Park next weekWe got our letters today too, Rico said. Its gonna be a cool trip. He had almost finished pulling the bubble gum out of his hair.Rashawn cheered. Lets hear it for my dad Rashawns father was a member of the Black Heritage Club. They had decided several months ago to sponsor field trips for the young people of the community, and this camping trip was one of the first activities.Ive never slept outside in the woods before, admitted Jerome. I wonder what we ought to take.Ziggy pulled a folded piece of paper from the back pocket of his red jeans. Not to worry, mon he announced. Heres the list of things to bring. Lets see here flashlight, sleeping bag, backpack, extra socks, bug sprayBug spray? asked Jerome. He hated insects. He carried bug spray every day in his book bag, just in case. You know how I am about bugs Ill probably never get to sleep, looking for bugs in the night.Ziggy laughed and said again, Not to worry, mon It will be so dark in those woods at night youll never even see the bugs that bite youJerome picked up a handful of dry leaves and threw them at Ziggy. Hey, you really know how to make a dude feel better, manWho else is going? asked Rico.Im not sure, Rashawn answered. I think a few more kids from school. There might be some kids from other schools near the campsite, my dad said.Any girls? asked Rashawn.Who cares, mon Ziggy replied. Im more concerned with the lions and tigers and bearsThere are no lions and tigers in the woods here in Ohio, Rico declared. But Im not sure about bears.Bears? asked Rashawn fearfully.Theres no bears around here, Jerome stated, but I know the woods are full of bugsDont forget, well have bug spray, reminded Rico.Bug spray wont do much against a bear muttered Rashawn, who didnt want to admit he was a little worried.Ziggy checked the list again. Not to worry, mon, he announced again with cheerful assurance, nothing on here about bearsThat doesnt mean there arent any, Rashawn continued, smiling in spite of himself.What about Indians? asked Rico.I dont know, Jerome said with a frown. There used to be millions of Indians in Ohioa long time ago.What do you suppose happened to all of them? Rico wondered.Hey, mon, I bet there are thousands of Indians living in the woods up there right nowNo, Ziggy, Rico said thoughtfully, I think they got pushed outfrom their own land. My dad told me that it used to be really beautiful around here before there were roads or bridges or even houses.Can you imagine, Rashawn thought out loud, nothing but forests for miles and miles? The Indians had it so goodYeah, except for one thing. Jerome grinned.What, mon?There was no place to stop for hamburgers and French friesOr pizzaOr tacosOr chocolate-covered spaghetti, monAt that, they all grabbed dry leaves and grass from the yard to throw at Ziggy, until he ran laughing and shouting through the backyard.Not to worry, mon they heard him yell in the distance, still laughing. Ill bring my own2006 Sharon M. Draper ;if (typeof P === "undefined") { } else { P.when('jQuery', 'ready').execute(function($) { setTimeout(function() {if(msa.Vowels) { var amzvowels = new msa.Vowels($,'JH7FYGT07PPXWRARS6S7', 141-2258890-6896905, "m.media-amazon.com", ["1"]); amzvowels.initializeAndStart(); }}, 8000)}); } ; Title: Shadows of Caesar's Creek (Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs) | [
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28,472 | 2 | PreS-Loving mother/child embraces are counted, from one nuzzle-wuzzle wake-up hug to ten 'I love you...' good-night hugs. The baby's day also includes encouraging two 'Choo-choo! Open wide!' yummy hugs at breakfast, comforting 'I'll always catch you!' sliding hugs at the park, and so on. Each spread features the number word in lower-case letters, the numeral, and countable heart shapes. Katz's trademark round-headed characters are cheerful and exude warmth. The sunny pictures capture familiar activities, and a playful puppy is part of the scene. The collage, gouache, and colored-pencil illustrations have polka-dot and floral patterns that add visual interest. This book is great for interactive baby storytimes.-Linda Ludke, London Public Library, Ontario, Canada Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS. Counting and hugging go arm in arm in this book full of baby love. "One nuzzle-wuzzle wake-up hug" shows Mom burying her face in the baby's pajama-clad body, while on the next page, Baby get a "yummy hug" as Mommy feeds her. She gets a "who made this mess laughing hug" after she has unrolled the toilet paper. Katz gets up close and personal in her illustrations, which always focus on the round-faced mother and baby. The colors are so bright, the shapes so simple, and the patterning so sweet that toddlers, the logical audience, will keep a close eye on the turning pages. And, of course, it would be hard for a mommy to read this without giving up a hug or two. Ilene CooperCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Mommy Hugs | [
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28,473 | 2 | Dan Gutman hated to read when he was a kid. Then he grew up. Now he writes cool books like The Kid Who Ran for President; Honus & Me; The Million Dollar Shot; Race for the Sky; and The Edison Mystery: Qwerty Stevens, Back in Time. If you want to learn more about Dan or his books, stop by his website at DanGutman.com.; Title: Getting Air | [
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28,474 | 18 | Starred Review. Grade 48"It is terrible to march slowly into danger, and see and feel each second your chance of death is surer than it was the second before." These words from a Union officer begin to provide some reckoning of the horror that was the 1862 Battle of Antietam, which surely changed the course of the Civil War and provided Lincoln with the opportunity to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. Murphy provides readers with a lucid and compelling narrative, drawn mainly from firsthand accounts, of the deadliest day in American military history. From the drama that unfolded in the cornfield to brutal confrontation on the sunken road, the unflinching prose compels readers forward in anticipation of the events yet to unfold. Ever-present throughout the narrative is the dichotomy in leadership styles between the two generals. Lee is presented as firm and resolute, while McClellan is crippled by his fear of Lee's "phantom soldiers." Replete with excellent-quality archival photos, reproductions, and maps, this is an outstanding account of a battle that was truly a "savage thunder."Brian Odom, Pelham Public Library, AL Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved."A stirring, well-researched addition to Civil War shelves." -- Booklist, starred review"Replete with excellent-quality archival photos, reproductions, and maps, this is an outstanding account of a battle that was truly a savage thunder. " -- School Library Journal, starred review"...what makes this impassioned volume speak -- literally -- are the many primary-source quotations of those involved, from the least to the most." -- Kirkus, starred review; Title: A Savage Thunder: Antietam and the Bloody Road to Freedom | [
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28,475 | 2 | Carolyn Keene is the author of the ever-popular Nancy Drew books.; Title: Bad Times, Big Crimes (Nancy Drew: All New Girl Detective #14) | [
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28,476 | 2 | PreSA young prince insists that his potty doesn't please him, leading his poor parents to envision him as a diapered king. At the advice of the Royal Wise Man, they get the boy a puppy, and seeing how the animal learns to do its business on a cloth inspires the prince to use his potty after all. The book ends with a grand celebration of his accomplishment. Motoyama's colorful cartoon illustrations lend life to this shallow tale, but the facile solution is likely to frustrate parents and youngsters alike.Kathleen Kelly MacMillan, Carroll County Public Library, MD Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Wendy Cheyette Lewison has written many books for children, including a Bank Street College Children's Book of the Year, Going to Sleep on the Farm. She lives in Westchester County, New York.; Title: The Prince and the Potty | [
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28,477 | 15 | Gail Gibbons, author of more than one hundred books, is the winner of the Washington Post/Childrens Book Guild Award for her overall contribution to childrens nonfiction literature. Called a master of picture book nonfiction by ALA Booklist, Ms. Gibbons has a special talent for making complex subjects understandable and entertaining for young readers.; Title: New Road! | [
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28,478 | 15 | This story uses questions about hypothetical situations to introduce the process of thinking according to scientific method.Stephen P. Kramer has had a lifelong interest in natural history. After receiving degrees in biology from Pacific Lutheran University and Northern Arizona University, he taught junior high school science for four years on the Navajo Reservation. He spends his time now as a househusband and writer. His first book for children was Getting Oxygen: What do you do if you're cell twenty-two? Mr. Kramer lives with his wife and two sons in Vancouver, Washington.; Title: How to Think Like a Scientist: Answering Questions by the Scientific Method | [
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28,479 | 1 | Once again, the author of Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs ; Trucks ; Boats and other picture books proves himself a master of simplicity. Here, a spare, rhythmic text ("Bones. Bones. We look for bones.") and vibrant, childlike pictures focus on six young paleontologists at work. They diligently dig up the dinosaur bones, wrap and pack them, load them on trucks and bring them to the natural history museum. There the bones are dusted off, and the skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex is reassembled, bone by bone. Finally, the painstaking job is completed, and the six workers set out in search of more bones. Barton makes a complex procedure easily comprehensible to the very youngest readers--and listeners. Children who have looked at dinosaur skeletons in museums and asked "How did it get here?" now have a concise, entertaining answer. Ages 3-6. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.As in I Want to Be an Astronaut (Crowell, 1988), Barton takes a complex profession and makes it comprehensible to the very young. This time he captures the essence of the paleontologist's work: "Bones. Bones. We look for bones," and "We look for the bones of dinosaurs." Six stoic scientists of both genders and varied race are depicted digging, wrapping, packing, loading , and assembling their finds. The illustrations are painted in bold primary colors on green, blue, and yellow backdrops; don't let children miss out on the last spread, in which nine dinosaurs are found, with labels that include pronunciations. A fine companion volume to Barton's Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs (Crowell, 1989). --Denia Lewis Hester, Dewey School, Evanston, ILCopyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Bones, Bones, Dinosaur Bones | [
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28,480 | 2 | "Schlein shows how an animal could become extinct, not through malice but through lack of understanding." -- ALA BooklistA well-crafted, absorbing story." -- --SLJ. Miriam Schlein is the author of more than seven dozen books. She lives in New York City and has a pair of grown children -- one male and one female. Countless children have enjoyed her books for many years.; Title: The Year of the Panda | [
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28,481 | 12 | Text: Chinese, EnglishChih-p'ing Chou is Professor of East Asian Studies, and Xuedong Wang a Lecturer in Chinese, at Princeton University.; Title: Newspaper Readings: The U.S.A. in The People's Daily | [
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28,482 | 12 | Text: Chinese, English; Title: Intermediate Reader of Modern Chinese: Volume I: Text: Volume II: Vocabulary, Sentence Patterns, Exercises | [
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28,483 | 12 | "The handy size, copious illustrations, maps and charts, as well as the latest in astrophotography throughout . . . practically beg[s] astronomers to take [Stars and Planets] along to star parties." (Astronomy)"For those who gaze at the night sky, seeking the familiar patterns known to sailors and shepherds, this field guide will be an invaluable companion."---Bruce E. Fleury, Science Books & Films"[A] first-class pocket field guide to the sky.... The charts, by Wil Tirion, are what we would expect of this master of celestial cartography; they are uncluttered, easy to read, and compress many (but not too many!) objects in a small space.... [A] very nicely produced book."---John Mosley, Planetarian"This marvelously dense field guide tells you everything you need to know to find your way around the sky, whether you are an eager novice who is just looking around or a serious observer using binoculars or a telescope." (Discover)"[C]omprehensive yet compact.... This beautiful guide is suitable for amateurs and novices as well as stargazers more acquainted with navigating their night skies."---Irene Wanner, Seattle Times"[A] rich resource for advanced amateurs, but novices will also like the star charts (both Northern and Southern hemispheres) and abundant explanatory text detailing each of the 88 constellations and the stars within them, as well as the sun, moon, planets, and Milky Way." (Library Journal)"Though I'm not in a position to assess the title's proclamation of being the most complete guide, I will say that it is the best one that I've read. With Ian Ridpath's text and Wil Tirion's illustrations, the Princeton Field Guides Stars & Planets is a wonderful guide to the stars, planets, galaxies, and our own solar system. It will help in getting that elusive target into the finder and onto the eagerly awaiting eye."---Mark Mortimer, Universe Today"A concise and beautifully illustrated guide to the sky's best sights, and to the science behind them."Mitchell Begelman, author of Turn Right at Orion: Travels through the Cosmos"Ridpath and Tirion are an unbeatable team. Ridpath writes concisely and movingly about the sky, and Tirion's charts are beautifully done and easy to follow. This is a superb guide to the night sky."David H. Levy, author of Shoemaker by Levy (Princeton) and co-discoverer of the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9."A concise and beautifully illustrated guide to the sky's best sights, and to the science behind them."--Mitchell Begelman, author ofTurn Right at Orion: Travels through the Cosmos"Ridpath and Tirion are an unbeatable team. Ridpath writes concisely and movingly about the sky, and Tirion's charts are beautifully done and easy to follow. This is a superb guide to the night sky."--David H. Levy, author ofShoemaker by Levy (Princeton) and co-discoverer of the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9.; Title: Stars and Planets (Princeton Field Guides) | [
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28,484 | 12 | Chih-p'ing Chou is professor of East Asian studies at Princeton University and director of the university's Chinese language and Princeton in Beijing programs. Joanne Chiang is senior lecturer in Chinese at Princeton. Jianna Eagar is a former lecturer in Chinese at Princeton.; Title: A New China: An Intermediate Reader of Modern Chinese, Revised Edition (The Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese) | [
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28,485 | 12 | Chih-p'ing Chou is professor of East Asian studies at Princeton University and director of the university's Chinese language and Princeton in Beijing programs. Yan Xia is Chinese area advisor at Southern Methodist University. Meow Hui Goh is associate professor of East Asian languages and literatures at Ohio State University.; Title: All Things Considered: Revised Edition (The Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese) | [
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28,486 | 12 | Chih-p'ing Chou is professor of East Asian studies at Princeton University and director of the university's Chinese language and Princeton in Beijing programs. Hua-Hui Wei is a former lecturer in the East Asian Studies Department at Princeton University. Kun An is assistant professor of Chinese language at Randolph College. Wei Wang is a lecturer in the Department of Asian and Near Eastern Languages and Literatures at Washington University in St. Louis.; Title: Anything Goes: An Advanced Reader of Modern Chinese - Revised Edition (The Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese) | [
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28,487 | 12 | Chih-p'ing Chou is professor of East Asian studies at Princeton University and director of the university's Chinese language and Princeton in Beijing programs. Perry Link is the Chancellorial Chair for Innovative Teaching at the University of California, Riverside, and Emeritus Professor of East Asian Studies at Princeton University. Xuedong Wang is preceptor in Chinese in the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University.; Title: Oh, China!: An Elementary Reader of Modern Chinese for Advanced Beginners - Revised Edition (The Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese) | [
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28,488 | 12 | "First Step is the most recent step in the wonderful Y. R. Chao tradition of teaching Chinese language to speakers of English. It begins with essential foundation work in pronunciation, then offers simple, natural, and witty dialogues, followed by tight, clear explanations of grammar, notes on culture, introductions to reading and writingin both simplified and traditional charactersand a comprehensive set of exercises. It is everything one could want in a first-year textbook."Perry Link, University of California, Riverside"C. P. Chou and his colleagues have produced a much-needed textbook for all those who truly wish to learn Chinese well. First Step masterfully balances dialogues, texts, grammar, and exercises to help students achieve accuracy and fluency, as well as linguistic competence and cultural awareness. Its contents are intimately relevant to campus life and daily situations, and both the textbook and workbook supplements are easy to use and extremely helpful. Continuing the great tradition started by Y. R. Chao more than seventy years ago, First Step provides a clear path to building solid Chinese skills."Lening Liu, Columbia University"I am impressed by this textbook's practical approach, its contemporary and colloquial feel, the variety of exercises included, and the detailed grammatical explanations in each lesson. The authors use current vocabulary and grammatical structures throughout, and their experience shines through. This book is a great addition to the field."Baozhang He, College of the Holy Cross"Like all the other Chinese-language textbooks produced over the years by C. P. Chou and his capable colleagues and collaborators, this is a work of extremely high quality. No one in the field of Chinese pedagogy can rival Chou's skill, expertise, and experience. First Step is an outstanding, student-friendly primer of beginning Chinese."James M. Hargett, University at Albany, State University of New York"An excellent textbook for this level of Chinese instruction, First Step reveals the authors' experience, knowledge, and thoroughness in teaching this difficult language."Qiusha Ma, Oberlin College"The materials in this book are up-to-date, bold, and lively. Professors, teachers, and instructors will find First Step both useful and a source of inspiration."Yin Chong (Zhuang Yan), Boston University"First Step is the most recent step in the wonderful Y. R. Chao tradition of teaching Chinese language to speakers of English. It begins with essential foundation work in pronunciation, then offers simple, natural, and witty dialogues, followed by tight, clear explanations of grammar, notes on culture, introductions to reading and writing--in both simplified and traditional characters--and a comprehensive set of exercises. It is everything one could want in a first-year textbook."--Perry Link, University of California, Riverside"C. P. Chou and his colleagues have produced a much-needed textbook for all those who truly wish to learn Chinese well. First Step masterfully balances dialogues, texts, grammar, and exercises to help students achieve accuracy and fluency, as well as linguistic competence and cultural awareness. Its contents are intimately relevant to campus life and daily situations, and both the textbook and workbook supplements are easy to use and extremely helpful. Continuing the great tradition started by Y. R. Chao more than seventy years ago, First Step provides a clear path to building solid Chinese skills."--Lening Liu, Columbia University"I am impressed by this textbook's practical approach, its contemporary and colloquial feel, the variety of exercises included, and the detailed grammatical explanations in each lesson. The authors use current vocabulary and grammatical structures throughout, and their experience shines through. This book is a great addition to the field."--Baozhang He, College of the Holy Cross"Like all the other Chinese-language textbooks produced over the years by C. P. Chou and his capable colleagues and collaborators, this is a work of extremely high quality. No one in the field of Chinese pedagogy can rival Chou's skill, expertise, and experience. First Step is an outstanding, student-friendly primer of beginning Chinese."--James M. Hargett, University at Albany, State University of New York"An excellent textbook for this level of Chinese instruction, First Step reveals the authors' experience, knowledge, and thoroughness in teaching this difficult language."--Qiusha Ma, Oberlin College"The materials in this book are up-to-date, bold, and lively. Professors, teachers, and instructors will find First Step both useful and a source of inspiration."--Yin Chong (Zhuang Yan), Boston University; Title: First Step: An Elementary Reader for Modern Chinese (The Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese) | [
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28,489 | 12 | "Chinese instruction is not only about teaching linguistic forms and their usages, but also about helping students obtain knowledge of Chinese culture and society. This timely book successfully achieves both of these goals by exposing students to literary works and language materials that are vivid and rich. A Reflection of Reality sets a model for teaching Chinese."Lening Liu, Columbia University"Consisting of short stories by well-known Chinese authors, this pedagogically sound textbook has strong advantages over other advanced textbooks. With useful sentence structures, vocabulary, and historical and cultural information, the stories give students insight into modern Chinese society and provide them with fruitful topics for conversation and composition. Language programs will find the textbook an attractive addition to their curricula." Stephanie Divo and Qiuyun Teng, Cornell University"Chinese instruction is not only about teaching linguistic forms and their usages, but also about helping students obtain knowledge of Chinese culture and society. This timely book successfully achieves both of these goals by exposing students to literary works and language materials that are vivid and rich. A Reflection of Reality sets a model for teaching Chinese."--Lening Liu, Columbia University"Consisting of short stories by well-known Chinese authors, this pedagogically sound textbook has strong advantages over other advanced textbooks. With useful sentence structures, vocabulary, and historical and cultural information, the stories give students insight into modern Chinese society and provide them with fruitful topics for conversation and composition. Language programs will find the textbook an attractive addition to their curricula." --Stephanie Divo and Qiuyun Teng, Cornell University; Title: A Reflection of Reality: Selected Readings in Contemporary Chinese Short Stories (The Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese) | [
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28,490 | 0 | Laings combination of historical detail and sheer sense of fun carry through and help make the story an enjoyable read. -- --Kirkus ReviewsAnnette Laing, a British native, is a historian, author of Don't Know Where, Don't Know When, the first book in The Snipesville Chronicles series, and a developer/presenter of acclaimed kids' history programs. She resigned as a tenured professor at a university in Georgia in 2008 to work full-time writing and creating history for kids. Annette lives with her husband and son in rural Georgia.; Title: A Different Day, A Different Destiny (The Snipesville Chronicles, Book 2) | [
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28,491 | 12 | As a mother, I dream of the things my son will be when he grows up and begins looking for a job. Yet other than constant encouragement, how do I get him to accomplish his dreams? Well, this book lays out step by step instructions for your child to start their own business. This book contains chapters to help them get started, ideas on businesses, how to use the internet, networking and giving back. I really like this book because it not only lays out ides, it has easy to answer questions at the end of each chapter for them to use and fun activities to complete as they go along. As an individual who essentially runs her own business, I don't know how to translate what I do into kid friendly advice. This book breaks it down for you. It encourages them to use their natural talents to develop a plan that fits them. The chapters are step by step and easy to follow. The end of the book even has a blank business plan for them to complete to get them started. The younger you start to encourage your children, the better t is for them in the long run. I highly recommend this book for every parent, especially parents of young children. By:BeUtyTradeReVue --Amazon.com reviewMotivational & Empowering: What a wonderfully exciting and innovative book! The illustrations are wonderful. Kidpreneurs is very easy to follow. defines what an entrepreneur is, shows the steps to get started as one, gives your child business examples (dog walking, yard work.) It is a very interactive read. Your child will have forms to fill out and quizzes to take to make sure they understood what they read. Your children will be motivated to start their own businesses! They will feel more creative and know that their dreams are in reach. What an empowering book for our children to read! by: Wild About Reading --Amazon.com reviewI just want to thank these brothers for writing this. I often wonder what my daughter thinks when daddy heads to the basement office to do his business thing. This book was written by a couple of guys that obviously understand entrepreneurship and kids. It's written wonderfully and surprisingly loaded with information. I actually didn't expect it to be so comprehensive. It even has a little business planner in it. I've no doubt we should all be teaching our kids about entrepreneurship because the world JUST ISN'T for nine to fivers anymore. The career world has changed almost overnight. Thanks guys for taking the time because as you already know books are often more a labor of love than a profit source. So, thanks for sharing both your minds and your hearts! Dan Nichols Speaker/Author of Business Publications --Amazon.com verified purchaseYou've heard the saying, "It's never too late." We say, "It's never too early!" Even children can be introduced to basic business principles and the rewards of entrepreneurship. Our goal with Kidpreneurs is to outline some basic tools and strategies kids can use to gain some valuable experience in starting, managing, and growing a successful business venture. Through easy-to-understand basic principles and a creative approach, we outline some key techniques that will have a powerful and positive impact on your child's ability to understand entrepreneurship. Using kid-friendly design and illustration, we break down some of the major points of entrepreneurship, so your child can have fun as he or she learns. Also, your child will enhance his or her decision-making skills by trying out simple businesses as he or she grows up.Tomorrows future starts today. Share Kidpreneurs with your children and help plant the seeds for a stronger future.; Title: Kidpreneurs: Young Entrepreneurs With Big Ideas! | [
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28,492 | 11 | “I love Charlie Girl!”  —Cindy Adams, New York Post“LOVED the book! The swing’est teenager in NY is only a teen in dog years. She’s Charlie Girl the poodle, and no one is more fashionable, sporty, or optimistic. Elizabeth Frogel’s book about this delectable doggie is so cute that everyone should poodle over to the nearest bookplace and get one pronto. This charming collectible should be retitled ‘I’m a Canine, You’re OK.’"  —Michael Musto, Village Voice                                                 “Charlie Girl is an angel on four legs!”  —Wendy Diamond, Animal Fair magazine“Meet Charlie Girl: a fabulous, Manhattan poodle! I love the feel of the Charlie Girl book series because it’s lighthearted and breezy. I think we all need more lighthearted and breezy things like Charlie Girl in our lives.”  —StyleCity.com“Puppy Love! When I grow up I think I want to be ‘Charlie Girl.’ What a life!”  —Janet Scholder, fashion executive, Ralph LaurenElizabeth Frogel, Charlie Girl's mom, resided in her hometown of New York City for many years, with her daughter, Ava, and their favorite poodle and best friend, Charlie Girl. Of late, they have moved to sunny Los Angles where adventures will continue! This series, inspired by their real-life love affair with the mischief-making Charlie, their love for New York, and all of the inspiring moments that happen each and every day, is a tribute to dog lovers and their "best friends" everywhere. Elizabeth, a former interior and the founder of CenturyMom, a successful New York City-based fashion consignment business, has channeled her creativity and fashion sense into creating a delightful series of children's books that, because of their unique, high quality design elements, are truly collectibles. Don Kossar is a full time interior designer and professor at the New York School of Interior Design. He resides in his home town, New York City. His artful and accessibly style lends a delightful authenticity to the life and adventures of Charlie Girl. Mr. Kossar and author, Elizabeth Frogel, enjoy the collaborative process of bringing the adventures to life for all to enjoy!; Title: Charlie Girl: Her Very Happy Life in the Town She Calls Home, New York City! (Charlie Girl "Tails") | [
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28,493 | 13 | Y. Eevi is an award-winning and bestselling children's book author, and the founder of Children's Book University, an online resource for aspiring children's book authors. She has helped many people on their journey to writing and publishing their first children's book. She has been featured in multiple media outlets, such as Forbes, TEDx, Scary Mommy, Kindlepreneur, Huffington Post, EP Magazine, Military.com, and Stars & Stripes. Eevi currently lives on the East Coast with her husband and their two sons. In theory, she is working on her next children's book. In reality, she is probably being tickled or busy pretend-playing with her little ones.She can be found online at eevijones.com.; Title: Safety Goose: Children's Safety - One Rhyme at a Time | [
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28,494 | 12 | Mike Barrett has been helping people do better on standardized tests since he was in high school. In college, he worked briefly for Kaplan but left when it became clear to him that the Kaplan method was irreconcilably different from the way he naturally thought about the test. A few months after Mike graduated from college with a degree in linguistics, his younger brothers needed help with the SAT, so he taught them his approach to the test. Word of their success spread throughout their high school, and Mike was soon offering informal SAT tutoring to a few dozen of his brothers' friends. One of those students recommended to Mike that he set up his own SAT preparation company. He thought about that for a couple of weeks and decided to pursue it. Since then, Mike has used a variety of channels to help tens of thousands of students with the SAT, PSAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, GMAT, ISEE, and SSAT. He regularly travels to work with students all across the United States, and consults with students all over the world through Skype. He speaks at live events as well, and is available for booking. Mike's ACT strategies are so different from the traditional approach because he analyzes standardized tests from the ground up, rather than simply assuming that they cover the material they claim to cover. In other words, most ACT tutors and courses teach the same math, reading, and writing skills that you learn in high school, because they mistakenly assume that the ACT is a test of college readiness. But Mike has looked carefully at large numbers of real ACT questions, and knows that they don't reward the same things that teachers reward in high school and college. According to Mike, ACT questions generally rely on very basic concepts but present them in very strange ways. So students who want to improve their test scores shouldn't waste time re-learning what they've already learned in school - instead, they should learn how the ACT actually works, so they can take their existing knowledge and leverage it into a higher score. And this is exactly what Mike teaches you to do in the ACT Prep Black Book. If you want to understand how the ACT actually works, you need to read this book.; Title: ACT Prep Black Book: The Most Effective ACT Strategies Ever Published | [
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28,495 | 7 | Tom Holland s impressive resume of work has earned him a spot among the best horror creators in Hollywood. From bringing to life the unforgettable Chucky to influencing the undying vampire genre with Fright Night, Holland is continuing to scare and shock his fans to this day. Tom wrote the sequel to Psycho 2 Writer and Director of FearNet s Tom Holland s Twisted Tales and Tom Hollands website ranks among the top visited horror websites Co-writer Dustin Warburton Is a children's Author, Screenwriter, and horror writer. He's best known for writing the stories for such films as "Spiders 3D," and "Black Asylum." Often eclipsed by his celebrity co-writers, Warburton has written stories with various celebrities including Barbara Eden, Dennis Rodman, Amos, Zach Galligan, and many more. His work has featured on The Tonight Show, Late night with Jimmy Fallon, and on Oprah s, "Where are they now. Illustrated by Leonard Kenyon a New England writer and illustrator. Writer/Director Tom Holland (Fright Night & Child s Play). Leonard s Own picture-book debut will be released by Putnam/Penguin in 2019. A lover of spooky things and silly humor, both shine throughout his work.; Title: How to Scare a Monster! | [
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28,496 | 2 | Tommy O'Tom in a Tub O'Trouble is a delightful picture book for both parents and children, bringing an element of wonder into the familiar setting of bath time. Children are bound to relate to this imaginative story, in which Tommy seems about to be reprimanded for something he didn't do (or did he?). The story is enhanced by colorful, humorous illustrations that include animated expressions of Tommy and his newfound friends. The illustrator also provides fun details, such as the flowered wallpaper, and dirty footprints and puddles on the bathroom floor... a delightful story--one that adds a whimsical touch to the otherwise routine ritual of bath time. -BlueInk Review (2/8/18)During a routine bath time, a young boy is joined by a wild bunch of messy and amusing animals in this picture book. "Tommy O'Tom / was taking a bath / when in walked a hippo--and then a giraffe." So begins this comical story; soon, these creatures climb into the tub and a flamingo, zebra, and elephant shortly join them. They whimsically splash around, take note of interesting bathroom features, write on the mirror, and track mud and feathers. When Hippo complains that the water's too cold, they turn on the shower, spraying it onto the wall. When Tommy's mom arrives, she's shocked by the mess. When he attempts to explain, he sees that "the animals had all disappeared!"Belle (Freeda the Cheetah, 2017,etc.) has perfectly captured the imagination of children in this lively book. The opening lines set a bouncy limerick pattern that makes it very entertaining to read aloud, although in some places the anapestic meter isn't as clear. Thankfully, the author successfully avoids awkward, forced rhymes. Motz's (The Ocean's Power, 2018, etc.) precise illustrations are vivid, offering humorous details, particularly characters' facial expressions. Colored text, corresponding with each character's dialogue, adds interest and will help children follow the story. A delightful read-aloud book with sharp illustrations and energetic text. -Kirkus ReviewsProfits from Tommy O'Tom in a Tub O'Trouble benefit the World Wildlife Fund. #togetherpossible; Title: Tommy O'Tom in a Tub O'Trouble | [
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28,497 | 2 | Marlene Susan is a writer in northern California. She was inspired to write A Time to Wean after weaning her own kids. She is a member of SCBWI. Visit www.marlenesusan.com for more books and products.; Title: A Time to Wean | [
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28,498 | 6 | It's high time we bring boys into the conversation. Dave takes this so much further, teaching consequences without the voice of a lecturing adult. Middle school happens to every kid, and now every kid has an interactive manual to help.Dr. Cara Natterson, author of Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys (American Girl, 2017)Recommended for ages 11-14.; Title: Surviving Middle School: An Interactive Story for Boys | [
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28,499 | 1 | "A Mouse in the House is a very cute book. It would be great for a kindergartener who loves animals. The pictures are lively and detailed. I loved how the mice got to live together in the end. I definitely recommend this book!" Mary Kate, October, 2017 (age 9)Steve Tarpinian was a man of many talents - he was an electrical engineer, a coach, an athlete, a visionary business man, and an author. However, the true and lasting legacy of this man was his humanity. In 2015, Steve Tarpinian passed away at the age of fifty-four. Before he left this earth, Steve positively impacted so many lives. His kind spirit and good nature was apparent to all who met him. He gave so much to so many with no expectation of a return. It wasn't just human beings that experienced Steve's compassion. He was so sensitive to the fragility of the weaker among us and valued all life, whether it was insects that ventured into our home, a baby bird fallen from its nest, our two rescued domestic rabbits or the mice in this story. Steve was a gift to all of us; a gift that was only ours to borrow.; Title: A Mouse in the House: A true story about the mice who came into our home after Hurricane Sandy | [
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