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29,300 | 18 | One of CCBCSBest Books for Kids & Teens(2018)"3.5/4 this collection of ideas gives a fascinating look at Canada's contributions to the world and is a fitting tribute to its century and a half as a country Co-authors Governor-General David Johnston and innovator/entrepreneur Tom Jenkins both bring extensive educational expertise to this volume, along with a desire to encourage young readers to embrace innovative activities and programs Highly Recommended" --CM Magazine"[R]eminds us just how ingenious Canadians are, despite our golly-gosh-shucks tendency to downplay our accomplishments Bright illustrations by Josh Holinaty swirl around each page of text to evoke the brilliance of fun and curiosity." --Quill & QuireOne of Canada's most respected and beloved governors general, DAVID JOHNSTON is a graduate of Harvard, Cambridge and Queen's universities. He served as dean of law at Western University, principal of McGill University and president of the University of Waterloo. He is the author or co-author of twenty-five books, holds honorary doctorates from over twenty universities and is a Companion of the Order of Canada. Born in Sudbury, Ontario, he is married to Sharon Johnston, and has five daughters and twelve grandchildren.TOM JENKINS is chairman of the board of OpenText and has served as a member of its board since 1994, as president and chief executive officer from 1994 to 2005 and as executive chairman and chief strategy officer from 2005 to 2013. He is the chancellor of the University of Waterloo and is an Officer of the Order of Canada (OC) for his contributions to education and innovation in Canada. He is a graduate of the Schulich School of Business at York University, the University of Toronto, and McMaster University. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (FCAE). Mr. Jenkins is a recipient of the Canadian Forces Decoration (CD) and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal (QDJM).JOSH HOLINATY was raised in Alberta and now works out of Toronto, Ontario. He has worked with a variety of clients, including the New York Times, the Globe and Mail, maisonneuve, MoneySense, on a variety of illustration projects, such as editorial, ads, poster design, walls and more. He has illustrated several children's books: Liam Takes a Stand by Troy Wilson, Ira Crumb Makes a Pretty Good Friend by Naseem Hrab, It's Catching by Jennifer Gardy and A Beginner's Guide to Immortality by Maria Birmingham (nominated for the 2016 Norma Fleck Award).; Title: Innovation Nation: How Canadian Innovators Made the World Smarter, Smaller, Kinder, Safer, Healthier, Wealthier, Happier | [
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29,301 | 13 | Burgermans first childrens book is a messin a good way. . . . Set against bright, crayon-colored backdrops, Burgermans cartoons, outlined in thick black lines, are as in-your-face as it gets . . . Good, not so clean fun that will delight. Publishers Weekly"Jon Burgermans playful voice and silly sense of humor are on every page of this book. Kids will love anticipating the 'SPLAT!' as they turn each page."Brown Johnson, Executive Vice President and Creative Director of Sesame WorkshopA brilliantly playful book that experiments with the physical boundaries of the book as an object, encouraging interaction and imagination. Oliver Jeffers, bestselling illustrator ofThe Day the Crayons QuitJon Burgerman is an award-winning artist creating murals, sculptures, toys, apparel, posters, and now, a picture book, all with his trademark playful, bright aesthetic. His art is collected worldwide by several institutions including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. He was born in the UK and currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.; Title: Splat! | [
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29,302 | 6 | A charming cumulative counting tale. . . .it's a charmer.- Kirkus Reviews Sturdy, gentle rhymes guide readers through a days worth of fun. . . . Whites endearing watercolor and gouache illustrations create a cozy woodland world that readers will be eager to revisit. - Publishers WeeklyCount on this appealing title to enliven concept books collections. - School Library JournalCounting with Barefoot Critters follows a timeless formula that never fails to captivate a young audience, and the story charms with its simplicity. It is particularly suited as a bedtime counting tale. - CM Magazine"Teaching children literacy and numeracy can be a long and frustrating feat -- luckily for you, Teagan White has made this task cuter than ever. . . . An excellent choice for pre-school and kindergarten students." --Green Teacher MagazineTEAGAN WHITE is a freelance designer and illustrator from Chicago, now living and working in Minnesota, where she earned her BFA in Illustration from the Minneapolis College of Art & Design. Her work encompasses intricate drawings of flora and fauna, playful watercolors of anthropomorphic critters, illustrated typography, and everything in between. Teagan lives in the woods across the street from train tracks and a fox den, and spends her free time scolding neighborhood squirrels, exploring forests, rivers, lakes, and swamps, picking wildflowers, and collecting animal bones. This is her second book featuring the Barefoot Critters - Adventures with Barefoot Critters was her first picture book. The author lives in St Paul, Minnesota.; Title: Counting with Barefoot Critters | [
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29,303 | 2 | Mark and Caralyn Buehner are a husband-and-wife team who have created many picture books together, Caralyn as author and Mark as illustrator.Snowmen at Night andSnowmen at Christmasare bothNew York TimesBestsellers, andFanny's Dreamis the winner of aBoston GlobeHorn BookHonor. The parents of nine children, they live in Salt Lake City, Utah.; Title: Snowmen Galore | [
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29,304 | 2 | Adam Gidwitz is the author of the critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling Grimm trilogy. He spent six years researching and writing his Newbery Honor-winning The Inquisitor's Tale, including a year living in Europe. Adam lives with his family in Brooklyn, NY. Find Adam online at adamgidwitz.com or @AdamGidwitz.Chris Lenox Smith is the Creative Director and cofounder of Mixtape Club, an award-winning audiovisual creative studio. Mixtape works with a range of brands and artists, including Google, HBO, ESPN, Spotify, Primus, and They Might Be Giants, to create memorable, narrative-driven films. Chris is a two-time winner of the ADC Young Guns Award for animation and music composition, his work spans across media, from short films and commercial work to musical scores that marry influences from the precomputer era with modern techniques.Jesse Casey is the Managing Director and cofounder of Mixtape Club, an award-winning audiovisual creative studio. Mixtape works with a range of brands and artists, including Google, HBO, ESPN, Spotify, Primus, and They Might Be Giants, to create memorable, narrative-driven films. Drawing from his twin backgrounds in computer programming and printmaking, Jesse's work embraces contemporary technology as a means to recreate the craft and artistry of classic film and animation.Hatem Aly is an Egyptian-born illustrator whose work has been featured on television and in multiple publications worldwide. He currently lives in New Brunswick, Canada, with his wife, son, and more pets than people. Find him online at metahatem.com or @metahatem.Unicorns are real. At least, I think they are.Dragons are definitely real. I have seen them. Chupa­cabras exist, too. Also Sasquatch. And mermaids—though they are not what you think. But back to unicorns. When I, Professor Mito Fauna, was a young man, I lived in the foothills of Peru. One day, there were rumors in my town of a unicorn in danger, far up in the mountains. At that instant I founded the Unicorn Rescue ­Society—I was the only member—and set off to save the unicorn. When I finally located it, though, I saw that it was not a unicorn, but rather a qarqacha, the legendary two-headed llama of the Andes. I was very slightly disappointed. I rescued it anyway. Of course.Now, many years later, there are members of the Unicorn Rescue Society all around the world. We are sworn to protect all the creatures of myth and legend. Including unicorns! If we ever find them! Which I’m sure we will! But our enemies are powerful and ruthless, and we are in desperate need of help. Help from someone brave and kind and curious, and brave. (Yes, I said “brave” twice. It’s important.) Will you help us? Will you risk your very life to protect the world’s mythical creatures? Will you join the Unicorn Rescue Society? I hope so. The creatures need you. Defende Fabulosa! Protege Mythica!  —Mito Fauna, DVM, PhD, EdD, etc.  Chapter OneElliot Eisner stood at the front of the bus, looking down the long aisle. Every seat was full. The other children scowled at him.At least, Elliot was pretty sure they were scowling at him. He was the new kid, starting school three weeks into the new school year. Who starts a new school three weeks into the year? he thought. Three weeks! It’s far too late to make friends. The year is practically over! Elliot considered turning around and walking back to his new house, where his mom and grandma were unpacking boxes. But that would just make things worse. Tomorrow, when he was forced to come back to school, he would be the kid who’d flipped out and run away on his first day. Not a good first impression.Worst of all, his class was going on a field trip. On his very first day at school. Things just weren’t supposed to work like that. He wasn’t prepared.Elliot sighed and began to walk slowly down the length of the bus. Maybe there were a couple of empty seats in the back. The kids stared at him. He slouched past. They think I’m a weirdo.This made no sense. Elliot was not a weirdo. He was a normal kid. A little pale, kinda skinny, lots of curly brown hair. Pretty normal. But Elliot did not feel normal. Not on his first day at a new school, on a field trip he was not prepared for, surrounded by kids he did not know.There were some empty seats in the back.One was next to a big boy with a shaved head, who smiled at him and then farted. Elliot would not be sitting there.There was a seat next to a girl who was digging in her nose like she’d lost something. Then, she found it. Elliot would not be sitting there, either.Finally, he saw a seat in the very last row, next to a girl who looked like the lead singer in a punk rock band. She wore a gray jean jacket and gray jeans and red high-tops, and her hair was an explosion of black twists. The girl was rocking back and forth like she was listening to music. But there were no earphones in her ears.Punk rock Beethoven, Elliot thought. This one thinks she’s a punk rock Beethoven. But at least she’s not finding buried treasure up her nose or playing the tuba through her butt.He sat down next to her. She stopped rocking. “Hi,” she said. “I’m Uchenna.”“I’m Elliot. I’m new here.” Obvious! Elliot silently shouted at himself. Don’t say things that are obvious! “This is my first day.” Everybody knows that! “Even though school started three weeks ago.” Why are you stating facts that everyone knows?!?!Uchenna said, “I was new last year. I didn’t start school till after Christmas.”You see, she knew—Wait, what?Then Elliot said, “I thought I was the only person so horrendously unlucky to be forced to start a new school in the middle of the year.”Uchenna threw her head back and laughed. “No,” she said. “There’s two of us.”And that is how Elliot Eisner and Uchenna Devereaux became friends. Chapter TwoThe class’s teacher was Miss Vole.Elliot liked to memorize books about ­animals—it was one of his hobbies—so he knew that voles are kind of like mice, but even smaller, with tiny eyes and plump little bodies. As Miss Vole stood up from her seat at the front of the bus, Elliot leaned over to Uchenna and whispered, “Isn’t it weird that she looks just like her name?”Uchenna smiled. “I think about that all the time.”Miss Vole cleared her voice. “Now, children,” she said. She spoke like they were in kindergarten. She made her eyes very large, and if her voice got any higher, only dogs would be able to hear her. “Children, I expect you to be on your very best behavior.” Very best was just about in dogs-only territory. “We have a special guest with us today for our field trip.”Uchenna put her fingers in her ears so her eardrums wouldn’t explode. Elliot snickered and did the same.Miss Vole went on, “His name is Professor Fauna.” It sounded like Fow-na. “Can you say Professor Fauna?”“Why wouldn’t we be able to say that?” Elliot whispered. Uchenna laughed and then shoved her fist into her mouth to stifle the sound.“Professor Fauna,” the children chanted.And then, the professor stepped onto the bus, and it was as if a shadow had fallen over the whole class. Uchenna stopped laughing at once. Elliot gripped the green vinyl of the seat.The professor was tall, with a thick beard that was half black, half gray. His hair stood up from his scalp like he was in the habit of kissing electric eels. He wore a threadbare tweed suit and leather shoes that looked like they had been really fancy once, long ago.“Buenos días, mis amigos,” he said. His voice sounded like someone had put rocks in a blender.Uchenna leaned over to Elliot. She wasn’t smiling anymore. “He’s a social studies teacher here. Everyone’s terrified of him. They say he’s totally unhinged from reality.”“Is he dangerous?” Elliot asked. He didn’t like things that were dangerous unless they were animals, and he only liked dangerous animals if he was memorizing facts about them from a book.Uchenna shrugged. “Maybe.”“Good morning,” said Professor Fauna, and he rolled his Rs so much, morning had four syllables. “I am Mito Fauna. You may call me Professor Fauna, Doctor Fauna, or Doctor Doctor Fauna, since I am both a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, with a specialty in large and rare species, and a Doctor of Philosophy, with a specialty in global mythology. In Germany, they call me Herr Doktor Doktor Professor, but you do not need to do that, because it takes too long, and it sounds silly. Also, I am not German, but Peruvian. Do you understand?”Every child said “No,” at exactly the same time.“Excellent,” the professor replied, evidently not hearing them. “Miss Vole has asked me to be your guide today on this field trip to the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. You will listen to me.”All the children nodded.“You will do what I say.”They still nodded.“If not, you will DIE!”The children sat straight up in their seats.“Not that I will kill you,” Professor Fauna added. “But there are many dangerous things in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey! So be careful, and do exactly as I tell you.”No one on the bus said a word. But silently, every child decided that, yes, they better do whatever this terrifying teacher said. Chapter ThreeThe bus drove from their school down the highway. They passed a big building with a maze of pipes and tanks and vats attached to it. Hundreds of chimneys spewed smoke high into the air. Across one of the big white vats ran the words: schmoke industries, making the world the way we want it to be.Elliot reached below his seat and dug through his backpack. He pulled out a bar wrapped in shiny foil.“What’s that?” Uchenna asked.“It’s a snack bar.” Elliot held it out to her. It looked like nuts glued together with honey. “My mom and grandma make them for me. This is from my mom, because it doesn’t have raisins. My grandma always puts raisins in the bars she makes.”“Interesting.”Elliot eyed Uchenna skeptically. “Do you really think that’s interesting? Or are you being sarcastic?”“No, I think it’s interesting. Grandmas are wrinkly, usually. Raisins are wrinkly, always. Coincidence? Of course not.”“No, I definitely think it’s a coincidence.”Uchenna pondered for a moment. “Nah. No way. Conspiracy.” She started drumming on the back of the big green seat in front of them. Her hands picked up speed, thumping with her left and tapping with her right. And then, to Elliot’s great surprise, she started to sing. Quietly and melodically: “Old ladies are like raisins,Not just because they’re sweet tastin’.Some are brown,Some are golden,All of them are wrinkly,And most of all . . . they’re amazin’!” Uchenna stopped singing.“Old ladies are ‘sweet tasting’?” said Elliot.“Yeah, that part needs some work,” Uchenna muttered. The big yellow bus pulled into a dirt parking lot. There were no other cars or buses there. The children filed off and stood in a clump.Pine trees, tall and crooked and scraggly, stood in a line around the edge of the parking area. The wind blew dust into their faces.“Children!” Miss Vole said, and somewhere a dog woke up. “It’s time to follow Professor Fauna!”The professor led the group to the beginning of a trail. An old map, tattered, yellowed, and torn straight through the middle, was pinned to a crumbling plywood bulletin board. Elliot stopped and squinted up at the map.“What are you doing?” Uchenna asked.“I like to memorize maps when I go somewhere new, so I’ll know how to make an escape,” Elliot replied.“Why would you need to make an escape?” said Uchenna.“You never know.”“How true,” said a deep voice behind them. They spun around. The professor was peering down from under his weed-like eyebrows. “You may indeed need to make an escape from the Pine Barrens, for as I have said, they can be deadly. But don’t bother trying to memorize that map. Between the many forkings of the roads, and the fire cuts that look like roads but are not, it is almost impossible to find your way out. It is almost like . . . a trap.” Professor Fauna smiled at them broadly, and then suddenly turned away.Elliot and Uchenna watched the professor start for the woods. “Why would he say that?” ­Elliot asked. “Teachers are supposed to be reassuring. That was the opposite of reassuring.”Uchenna just stared after the professor, shaking her head. “They say his office is a torture chamber, under the school. No one’s allowed in it. Even the janitors.”“Whoa.”“Also,” she added, “I heard he believes in unicorns.”; Title: The Creature of the Pines (The Unicorn Rescue Society) | [
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29,305 | 1 | Gr 14With the help of his anxious jellyfish pal, goofy Narwhal expands his gastronomic horizons in this latest entry in the series. When Jelly discovers that Narwhal's diet consists solely of waffles, he encourages his friend to try a peanut butter cookie. Impressed, Narwhal eats so much peanut butter that he turns yellowish brown, much to Jelly's consternation. All the successful elements of the previous titles are on display: adorably childlike illustrations, absurdist humor, puns galore, and an emphasis on friendship. Clanton divides the book up into several digestible segments, including two pages of brief sea creature facts and a tale penned by Narwhal and Jelly starring their long-running superhero characters Super Waffle and Strawberry Sidekick. Relying on a simple text, the author/illustrator presents yet another tale brimming with whimsy and joy. VERDICT For all juvenile graphic novel collections, especially where the series is popular.Mahnaz Dar, School Library Journal"(B)riming with whimsy and joy." -- School Library Journal; Title: Peanut Butter and Jelly (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #3) | [
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29,306 | 11 | Brad Meltzer is the New York Times bestselling author of Heroes for My Son, Heroes for My Daughter, and a number of suspense novels like The House of Secrets. He is also the host of the History Channel television shows Brad Meltzer's Decoded and Brad Meltzer's Lost History. He lives in Florida with his wife and their three children.Christopher Eliopoulos began his illustration career at Marvel Comics, and has worked on thousands of comics, including Cosmic Commandos (Summer 2017), Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius, Pet Avengers, and Cow Boy, all of which he wrote and illustrated. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and their identical twin sons.; Title: I am Harriet Tubman (Ordinary People Change the World) | [
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29,307 | 5 | New York TimesbestsellerSummer 2012 Kids' Indie Next ListNew York TimesNotable Book* "Off-kilter fun for those who like their picture books (and salsa) zesty and fresh."Publishers Weekly, starred review"Dragons Love Tacosis a heaping helping of silly. Little kids will relate to the anti-spicy bias and chuckle over Salmieri's watercolor and gouache cartoon illustrations showing literally boatloads of tacos and all sizes of dragons enjoying their favorite food at pool parties, costume parties and, well, tacoparties."San Francisco Chronicle"The perfect book for kids who love dragons and mild tacos."Kirkus Reviews"The watercolor, gouache, and colored pencil cartoon illustrations are the real stars here. Regardless of, or perhaps because of, the absurdity of the story, this tale should be a big hit with anyone with an affinity for dragons."School Library JournalAdam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri are the creators of theNew York TimesbestsellingRobo-SauceandSecret Pizza Party.Adam lives in New York, New York, and Daniel lives in Brooklyn, New York.; Title: Dragons Love Tacos Book and Toy Set | [
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29,308 | 2 | PRAISE FOR Julia, Child:"Julia, Child is not only a book about the joy of cooking, but the wonder of childhood, and, like the best cooking, is meant to be savored.... I guarantee it'll leave you hungry." --The National Post"Maclear works in a genre that I believe she has invented: the fictional childhood anecdote of a famous person." --Quill & Quire"... a lighthearted ... allegory about inspiration and its gifts. Intriguing for an adult familiar with the real Julia and perhaps for the perceptive child who will understand that it's not about how old you are, or about what you cook, but about what you bring to the table." --Kirkus Reviews"If the combination of Canadian gems Julie Morstad and Kyo Maclear doesn't fill your heart with joy I don't know what will." --Vikki VanSickle, author of If I Had a Gryphon"Toronto-based author Kyo Maclear presents a story that celebrates the joy of eating, the art of having a good time and the importance of never fully growing up." --West of the City"A playful, scrumptious celebration of the joy of eating, the importance of never completely growing up and mastering the art of having a good time [...] a story that should be taken with a grain of salt and a generous pat of butter." --49th Shelf (blog) Kyo Maclear is a critically acclaimed, award-winning author for big people and little people. Her previous picture books for children include Spork, Mr. Flux and Virginia Wolf, which won the Governor General's Literary Award for Illustration, Canada's most prestigious children's book prize. The Letter Opener, her first novel for adults, won the K.M. Hunter Artists Award and was shortlisted for the Amazon.ca/Books in Canada First Novel Award. Her most recent novel, Stray Love, appeared on several notable "Best of 2012" lists. She lives in Toronto with singer and composer David Wall and their two children. Visit her online at kyomaclearkids.com.Julie Morstad is an author, illustrator and artist living in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her most recent book for children, How To, marks her authorial debut, and has received starred reviews in Kirkus, School Library Journal and Quill & Quire, as well as a Governor General's award nomination. Books she has illustrated for children include When You Were Small, recipient of the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award; When I Was Small, winner of the Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize; and Singing Away the Dark, which was shortlisted for a number of children's literature prizes.; Title: Julia, Child | [
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29,309 | 2 | SARA O'LEARY is a writer of fiction for both adults and children. She is the author of the award-winning series of Henry books: When You Were Small, Where You Came From and When I Was Small, all illustrated by Julie Morstad. A graduate of the UBC Creative Writing Program, she has taught screenwriting and writing for children at Concordia University in Montreal. Sara was named for a grandmother who was called Sadie all her life. She is happy to have a child to name after her.JULIE MORSTAD is an author, illustrator and artist living in Vancouver, BC. Her book How To marked her authorial debut, and received starred reviews in Kirkus, School Library Journal and Quill & Quire, was a Governor General's Award nominee, and won the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award. She is also the illustrator of When You Were Small, recipient of the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award; When I Was Small, winner of the Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize; Swan: The Life and Dance of Anna Pavlova; Today; and When Green Becomes Tomatoes, which has recieved numerous starred reviews.; Title: This is Sadie | [
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29,310 | 8 | "[B]othAnne's ColorsandAnne's Numbersare fine introductory concept books which merit individual and institutional purchase. Highly Recommended." --CM MagazineKELLY HILL, whose middle name is Ann-with-an-E, is an award-winning book designer. She does all kinds of crafting; the illustrations for this book are a combination of sewing and embroidery. Kelly lives near Eugenia, Ontario with her husband and two daughters.; Title: Anne's Colors: Inspired by Anne of Green Gables | [
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29,311 | 1 | "Couldn't-be-cuter Q-and-A for the ABCs set."Kirkus"Fur, feathers, and feet are detailed...and show respect for readers scientific curiosity as well as their cognitive skill development...A sweet addition for early childhood collections."School Library JournalLorinda Bryan Cauley is an author, illustrator, painter, and designer. She has illustrated over fifty children's books and is the author and illustrator of many books, including Clap Your Hands and What Do You Know! She splits her time between East Hampton, New York and New York City.; Title: Hello, Baby Animals | [
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29,312 | 2 | "A schooner that serves as a boarding school is an inviting setting for this breezy series opener."--Publishers Weekly"Quirky fun."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"An accessible, unpretentious story full of timeless values and goodness."--Kirkus ReviewsFrom the Hardcover edition.ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH is the author of the bestselling No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series. He has also written more than thirty books for younger readers, including three novels featuring the young Precious Ramotswe, one of the worlds most famous fictional private detectives. Visit him online at alexandermccallsmith.com and on Facebook and follow @McCallSmith on Twitter.; Title: School Ship Tobermory | [
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29,313 | 0 | Gr 57Seventh-grader Oliver Prichard can name every general and battle of the Civil War; he even participates in historical reenactments. So when he learns that a major history project is based on the Civil War, he feels confident that this will be his moment to shine. But there are two factors in Oliver's way: first, he is paired with Ella, a disheveled girl who is often staring out the window. Also, Oliver and Ella are assigned to research Private Raymond Stone, a Union soldier who died of dysentery, a long way from the glory-filled stories Oliver prefers to tell. As he begins to explore Private Stone's wartime experience, Oliver stumbles on a more engaging story, including a mystery about the soldier's enlistment. He also invites his friend, Kevin Kim, to join the quest which takes them from the Doylestown Historical Society to Gettysburg. Along the way, it is not only Private Stone's story that becomes more compellingElla's does, too. Oliver makes major missteps in navigating both the project and his "more than friends" interest in Ella, but with the help of his enthusiastic history teacher, Oliver reaches a more nuanced understanding of the Civil War and of his first crush. One of the novel's strongest scenes touches on the national debate about Confederate monuments. Although the dialogue between the characters feels stiff at times, the topic will appeal to young history buffs. VERDICT A solid choice for middle grade collections, especially those seeking contemporary stories with a healthy dose of historical content and curricular connections.Shelley Sommer, Inly School, Scituate, MAPraise for The Not-So-Boring Letters of Private NobodyA couple of tech savvy seventh-graders that readers will love getting to know go digging for a civil war soldier with a secret and discover themselves. Matthew Landiss novel is the best kind of time travel as past and present cross-dissolve. Richard Peck, Newbery Medal-winning author of A Year Down Yonder Matthew Landis depicts the world of middle school with laser-like clarity, big-hearted warmth, and abundant humor, while also managing to bring Civil War history vividly to life. Theres even a little romance thrown in! I wish I were still teaching just so I could hand this book to my favorite students." Jordan Sonnenblick, award-winning author of Drums, Girls, and Dangerous PieFor seventh-grader Oliver, nothings fair when it comes to war, first love, or group projects. . . . Teacher Landis knows how middle schoolers work, and he shows his skill here. Kirkus ReviewsLandis challenges readers to see history as more than endless battles, dates, and generals. Each setting (school, homes, historical societies, reenactment practice field, and Gettysburg) adds another dimension to the characters and issues in this appealing novel. Booklist The storys pace and romantic tension build as the students gel as a team, research primary sources, and create a documentary. The mystery they solve about Private Stone offers tension and interest, but its the chemistry between these two characters that is the real star. Publishers Weekly"Oliver makes major missteps in navigating both the project and his more than friends interest in Ella, but with the help of his enthusiastic history teacher, Oliver reaches a more nuanced understanding of the Civil War and of his first crush."School Library JournalAuthor [Matthew Landis], himself an eighth grade social studies teacher, has produced an American history educators dream novel. School Library Connection A well spun plot with quick-fire dialogue. Civil War buffs might learn a thing or two from the notes, and school story fans will be thoroughly entertained. BCCB ; Title: The Not-So-Boring Letters of Private Nobody | [
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29,314 | 2 | PreS-KTaylor is overcome with sadness when an impressive block construction crashes to the ground, and none of his animal friends' suggestions help. Each creature proposes an outlet: Chicken wants to talk about it, Bear surmises that Taylor is angry and offers to "shout about it," Hyena suggests laughing, and so on. Taylor doesn't feel like doing any of those things and remains in a funk. But when Rabbit cuddles in close and listens, the child finally lets loose. With sadness finally dispelled, Taylor can now envision beginning again to build something "amazing." The cartoon illustrations, digitally rendered with thick black outlines, depict a curly-haired moppet in striped pajamas. The animals appear in several vignettes as they submit their ideas. Taylor builds with rapt concentration, proudly admires the work, gasps in horror at its destruction, and curls up in sadness before expressing bottled up feelings. The only background color is the deep purple against which a flock of black birds swoops down and scatters the blocks and the background against Taylor's real and imagined structures. VERDICT In addition to validating feelings of anger and disappointment, this book is a fine vehicle for group discussion of ways to help others deal with these emotions. Sometimes just listening is best of all.Marianne Saccardi, Children's Literature Consultant, Cambridge, MAA TIME Best Children's Book of 2018 A New York TimesNotable Childrens BookA New York TimesEditor's ChoiceAWall Street JournalBest Childrens Book of 2018An Indie Next List pickA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2018A New York Public Library Best Book For Kids of 2018A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2018"This appealing work is an excellent addition to any emotional-intelligence shelf." Kirkus, starred review "Each of Doerrfelds highly distilled and elegantly concise vignettes brims with emotional honesty and profound empathy. The result is a story thats wise, funny, and easy to take to heart."Publishers Weekly, starred review"This is a delightful picture book with a lot of meaning in the subtext...Granting this work a place in your library collection should give it the exposure and the voice it so richly deserves."School Library Connection"The Rabbit Listened is simple in premise, but deeply affecting." TIME"The bibliotherapeutic potential of thistitle is undeniable, but it never overwhelms the story and only contributes to thisbig-hearted picture books success." The Horn Book"Wonderfully drawn...offers what Taylor like all of us needs: the comfort of someone who will just listen, laugh and give a hug. New York Times"[The Rabbit Listened] is alovely book and a corrective, perhaps, for adults who may forget that quiet attention has its own curative power.The Wall Street Journal"Full of spirit and uncensored emotionDoerrfeld skillfully evokes the amazing bond between kids and their pets. The Chicago TribuneA gentle lesson in the power of silence. PEOPLE"A beautifully rendered story of loss, friendship, andlearning how to rebuild....This is a tear-jerking tale of learning howto be there for a loved one, relevant for both the child hearing the story and the adult reading it."Booklist"A reminder for adults and children alike that sometimes the best way to help someone is to sit quietly with them."BCCB"In addition to validating feelings of anger and disappointment, this book is a fine vehicle for group discussion of ways to help others deal with these emotions. Sometimes just listening is best of all"SLJ"Alovely springboard to discuss grief with young children. Book Riot; Title: The Rabbit Listened | [
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29,315 | 2 | PreS-Gr 3In this moving, allegorical tale, a young boy searches for a new homeland, taking with him only a book, bottle, blanket, and teacup full of earth from where he used to play. His solo sea journey is fraught with danger, and loneliness plagues him in the dark. The child finds comfort in the way the whales sing to one another, stirring memories of how his mother used to call him in for tea. In time, a sturdy apple tree grows in his teacup and provides shelter, shade, and food. After the boy puts down roots in a new land, hope and friendship appear on the horizon when a girl with a broken eggcup arrives. Ottley's exquisite, expansive oil paintings of the small boy in his boat, bravely rowing against roiling waves, capture a vulnerable aloneness. The language is spare and poetic, and many words and images will linger with readers, inspiring reflection and empathy: "The way the clouds slowly swam into view/reminded him of how things/can change/with a whisper." VERDICT A beautifully crafted story that's perfect for sharing aloud and discussing with a small group.Linda Ludke, London Public Library, Ont., Canada* "Enchanting, beautiful, and full of hope."Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "While the journey and its inherent uncertainty is naturally a fitting metaphor for growing up, connections to actual sea travel and subtle hints about turmoil in the boys homeland suggest connections to immigration stories as well...This pleasantly minimalist and contemplative story is quietly thought-provoking and arrestingly beautiful."Booklist, starred review* "A beautifully crafted story thats perfect for sharing aloud and discussing with a small group."School Library Journal, starred review"Ottleys ravishing paintings of ocean and sky distinguish this story."Publishers Weekly; Title: Teacup | [
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29,316 | 2 | Gr 36Lennie Mercado and her brother Michael have weak magical powers inherited from their mother. They love practicing and competing to see who can stay invisible the longest. They know they come from a wizarding family, but have recently discovered that their Poppop, Prime Wizard of Pomporromp, is ready to choose a successor using a magical competition called Wizardmatch. The winner will become the next Prime Wizard and the keeper of the most powerful of the family's magic. Lennie knows she'll be competing for the title against Michael and many of her cousins, but she's certain she's a shoo-in for the job. Upon arrival at the Castle, the Mercados and their cousins find out that their arrogant, childish grandfather is changing the rules of Wizardmatch, and no one is happy. When Lennie realizes her chances at being Prime Wizard have just shrunk to almost zero, she decides to find another way to get Poppop's attention. Lots of campy humor, puns, and wordplay should make this a fun read for the upper elementary set. The plot is paced well and younger kids will delight in all of Pomporromp Castle's creatively imagined magical oddities, like the Jelly Floor, the Garden of Goulash, and a pool made of chocolate pudding. There is a strong emphasis on gender equity which gets a bit didactic and heavy-handed, and while Lennie is described as half-Filipino, that is never really explored beyond several offhand mentions. VERDICT Purchase where goofy magical fantasy is in high demand.Mandy Laferriere, Fowler Middle School, Frisco, TXPraise for Wizardmatch:"A young, biracial wizard struggles between fighting for her dreams and cheering on her family in this humorous and stirring fantasy."Kirkus Reviews"With over-the-top dialogue and an appealing cartoonish quality, middle-grade fantasy adventure fans wont want to miss the fun, intrigue, and clever scheming at Pomporromp Castle."Booklist"Readers who enjoy wizardry, magic, and competition will relish this book a worthy addition to a middle grade library.School Library ConnectionLots of campy humor, puns, and wordplay should make this a fun read for the upper elementary setPurchase where goofy magical fantasy is in high demand.School Library Journal Praise for Pilfer Academy: "Magaziner creates another weird and silly world that mirrors Hogwarts without the magic...A fun fantasy romp."Kirkus Reviews "Humorous and engaging. This is an ideal choice for readers who wish boarding school books had a little more mischief."Booklist "School-story buffs with a taste for absurd, off-kilter humor will find this a welcome addition to the mix."BCCB Praise for The Only Thing Worse Than Witches: *"Combines Roald Dahl's Witches and Louis Sachar's Wayside School....readers will banish themselves from the ordinary world to finish this book in a flash."Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A rollicking tale...first-time novelist Lauren Magaziner fashions a rich and compelling alternative reality."The Chicago Tribune "A fun, frothy story that will, well, charm its readers."Publishers Weekly "Ideal for middle-grade readers who love Roald Dahl's Matilda and enjoy humor with their fantasy, this debut novel is madcap and fantastical."Booklist "Eva Ibbotson fans will appreciate the quirky humor."BCCB; Title: Wizardmatch | [
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29,317 | 13 | Toddler-PreSPaired with Presley's original lyrics, Graegin's illustrations tell the stories of four families welcoming new babies and celebrating the first few years of life. The pencil-and-watercolor artwork begins with diverse families gathered outside a hospital nursery window peering adoringly at their bundle (or bundles) of joy and the words "Love me tender." All of the families take their babies home to cuddle, love, and celebrate life, right up until they walk their now-preschoolers to Graceland Preschool. Many other nods to Presley and music are worked into the artworkfrom a mother dancing with her baby, to toy musical instruments, to a record player presumably playing an Elvis album. Even the endpapers show toddlers singing, dancing, and playing instruments. An endnote from Priscilla Presley is included. VERDICT Best enjoyed sung one-on-one with the very young.Kelly Roth, Bartow County Public Library, Cartersville, GAElvis Presley was an internationally recognized and beloved singer and performer during the 1950s, '60s, and '70s. Over the course of his career, Elvis was nominated for 14 Grammys (3 wins) and sold over a billion records world-wide, more than any other artist. At the age of 36, Elvis received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and in 1970 he was named One of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Nation by the United States Jaycees. In addition to his musical accolades, Elvis also starred in 33 films and made numerous television appearances. Elvis died at his home in Memphis on August 16, 1977. Today, he is regarded as the king of rock-and-roll and one of the most influential pop culture figures of the 20th century.Stephanie Graegin spent her childhood drawing and collecting fauna in Fort Wayne, Indiana and Houston, Texas. She received her BFA in Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art and her MFA in Printmaking from the Pratt Institute. Stephanie now lives in Brooklyn, is still drawing, and has managed to keep her collection down to one orange cat.; Title: Elvis Presley's Love Me Tender | [
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29,318 | 6 | Eric Carle books are a "very" important part of the preschooler's library. Now you can arrange and rearrange 9 blocks to form the eponymous characters from five different Eric Carle "Very" books: The Very Quiet Cricket, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Very Lonely Firefly, The Very Clumsy Click Beetle, and The Very Busy Spider plus a friendly sun. With this The Very Books Block Puzzle from Mudpuppy, you will have a "very happily entertained" child! 9 2-inch cubes to use as building blocks or Form 6 different puzzle pictures Sturdy box with sliding drawer For ages 3+Eric Carle books are a "very" important part of the preschooler's library. Now you can arrange and rearrange 9 blocks to form the eponymous characters from five different Eric Carle "Very" books: The Very Quiet Cricket, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Very Lonely Firefly, The Very Clumsy Click Beetle, and The Very Busy Spider plus a friendly sun. With this The Very Books Block Puzzle from Mudpuppy, you will have a "very happily entertained" child.; Title: The World of Eric Carle Very Books Block Puzzle | [
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29,319 | 6 | Natalie Marshall lives and works near the beach in Melbourne, Australia. She produces a a range of greetings cards under her own Little Red Owl label. This is her first book for Simon and Schuster.; Title: Mudpuppy Garden Friends Block Puzzle | [
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29,320 | 6 | Katie Wood fell in love with drawing when she was very small. Since graduating from Loughborough University School of Art and Design in 2004, she has been living her dream working as a freelance illustrator. From her studio in Leicester, England, she creates bright and lively illustrations for books and magazines all over the world.; Title: Fairies Glow-in-the-Dark Puzzle | [
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29,321 | 6 | Born in Hong Kong and raised in Philadelphia, Jannie Ho studied illustration at Parsons School of Design in New York. Also known as Chicken Girl, Jannie has been drawing ever since she can remember. Now she creates humorous illustrations for books and magazines. Much of her work and style has been inspired by Japanese and retro art. Her books include The Haunted Ghoul Bus (Sterling, 2008), written by Lisa Trumbauer, The Mixed-Up Alphabet (Scholastic, 2007), written by Steve Metzger, and The Penguins' Perfect Picnic (Innovative Kids, 2007), written by Trish Rabe.; Title: Mudpuppy 10-Foot by Air by Land by Sea Coloring Roll Continuous Coloring Paper, Great for Group Coloring, Ages 3+ | [
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29,322 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1-The winsome and sensible fish who stole preschoolers' hearts in Rainbow Fish (1992) and Rainbow Fish to the Rescue (1995, both North-South) has returned. In this story, Rainbow Fish and his friends must share their food and their space with a gentle old whale who comes to their reef. The fish with the jagged scales complains that the blue whale is watching them, and soon everyone views the large mammal as an enemy. After a skirmish in which the whale scares all of the little fish into a cave, Rainbow Fish realizes that it is up to him to approach the larger animal and make peace. A heart-to-heart talk between the two reveals that the whale watched the fish only because he admired their beauty. Indeed, the holographic silver foil applied to the fins and scales of these expressive and colorfully illustrated fish is eye-catching. The glittering watercolor artwork of this book has the same child appeal of its popular predecessors. However, the story is thin, possessing more adjectives than action. Its moral theme of tolerance and communication, while admirable, can be found in at least a dozen better books. This one is for those already enamored of Rainbow Fish. It is not likely to win new fans.Jackie Hechtkopf, Talent House School, Fairfax, VACopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 3^-5. Rainbow Fish and his friends enjoy eating the krill, or tiny shrimp, that populate the ocean floor. When a big whale comes into the area, he starts eating krill, too. Soon the fish worry that he'll eat them, and they hide when he's around. The hurt whale pretends that is just what he's going to do, but in the end, Rainbow Fish and the whale have a laugh over the misunderstanding, and everything works out fine--except for the krill, of course. The message--don't make assumptions about creatures that are different--is slightly garbled, and the story itself bland. But the pictures are as shiny as ever, which is the main attraction, anyway. The artwork overall is quite winning. The double-page spreads drenched in underwater blues, greens, and lavenders are a nice, eye-catching size, making this a good choice for story hours. Ilene Cooper; Title: Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale | [
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29,323 | 1 | Text: English (translation) Original Language: German; Title: Little Polar Bear | [
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29,324 | 11 | PreSchool-Lars is back in another adventure that seems to follow the pattern of his previous outings. The little polar bear leaves home on a walk, gets lost, and eventually finds his way home, meeting new animal friends along the way. In this title, he is chased by huskies when he comes too close to an igloo while looking for food. He escapes, but later finds a puppy that has gotten separated from the pack and has fallen through a crack in the ice. Lars and Floe become friends and the bear guides him back to the safety of civilization. While Lars is an independent spirit exploring the North Pole on his own, Floe wants nothing more than to be reunited with his mother. Even dangerous situations are rendered benign in de Beer's watercolor illustrations-hunters wave guns at the pair and the pup falls into a chasm in the ice without noticeable effect. The story is more appropriate for reading with children one-on-one rather than in a group-there are large blocks of text on each page. This title may be popular in libraries that circulate the other "Little Polar Bear" books, but there is nothing original here.Susan Marie Pitard, Weezie Library for Children, Nantucket Atheneum, MA Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.Text: English (translation) Original Language: German; Title: Little Polar Bear and the Husky Pup | [
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29,325 | 2 | Mikko, a content young hedgehog, confirms his convictions and teaches his grumbling grandpa a lesson in Pfister's long-winded story. When Grandfather Tarek finds his grandson laying in the little fellow's beloved garden, he declares, "The youth of today are simply useless," and urges Mikko to "take advantage of your youth to accomplish something important so you will be happy!" So Mikko ventures out into the world and comes upon some single-minded, determined animals, including a tortoise training to be fastest in the world and a hare memorizing everything his teacher says, even though he doesn't understand a word of it. Predictably, Mikko observes that while these other creatures "were striving, they weren't enjoying life at all." Mikko returns home pleased with his life just as it is. When his grandfather comes to visit with a cough, Mikko cures it with tea made from the healing herbs in his garden, and Tarek suddenly appreciates his grandson. Pfister's artwork lacks the pizzazz of his Rainbow Fish books, though the spare, genial paintings of creatures on the run offer some comic relief. Unfortunately, the rather heavy-handed message here overpowers the story. Ages 5-8. (Mar.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.PreSchool-Grade 2-Mikko loves to observe the world around him, and prides himself on his knowledge of plants, animals, insects, and herbal remedies. However, his crabby grandfather thinks he is a lazy dreamer and sends the young hedgehog off to observe other animals that spend their time trying to be the smartest, fastest, or strongest of their species. Mikko learns that they are not happy in their pursuits, decides he doesn't want to live that way, and, upon returning home, uses his herbal knowledge to aid his ailing grandfather's cough, winning the old coot's approval. The didactic text is accompanied by Pfister's signature illustrations, which are humorous and appealing, but cannot help this formulaic, preachy story. For a better example of the value of dreamers in society, choose Leo Lionni's Frederick (Knopf, 1967).Holly Belli, Bergen County Cooperative Library System, West Caldwell, NJ Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Happy Hedgehog | [
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29,326 | 12 | All 10 dogs in a pet-shop window gain new homes. PW noted, "Witty, amusing acrylic paintings enable readers to anticipate which dog each person will choose." Ages 3-6. (Mar.)Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Claire Masurel is the author of many books for children. She lives in Paris.; Title: Diez Perros en la Tienda (Spanish Edition) | [] | Test |
29,327 | 14 | Kindergarten-Grade 3-This picture-book version of the well-loved carol includes the musical notation and lyrics for all three verses. Double-page spreads feature paintings in muted tones with soft, curving lines that evoke a gentle quality; moonlight, starlight, campfire light, celestial light, and a light that emanates from the baby Jesus himself create a dramatic focus for each illustration. The setting changes from page to page, shifting from snowy alpine village to desert wilderness to the North Pole. While this device highlights the universality of the song, it may confuse some readers. However, adults seeking a simple, reverent title for sharing-whether to be sung or read aloud-will welcome this edition. Front matter includes a brief account of how Mohr and Franz Gruber came to write the song in 1818.-S.P. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.In an introduction, artist Dusikov explains that the words to the favorite Christmas carol "Silent Night" were written on the spur of the moment by an Austrian priest one Christmas Eve. She draws on this history in her artwork, blending a snow-covered Austrian setting with scenes of the Nativity, showing a tiny stable blanketed in snow. An assortment of animals--from pigs to rabbits to sheep--surrounds the blonde baby. Both people and animals are depicted with great tenderness, and the watercolors nicely capture the sense of peace found in the song's words. In an old-fashioned but not dated way, the artwork also shows an Inuit family noticing the new star in the sky. In the final picture, Dusikov brings the past and the present together by showing modern-day children carrying a creche standing next to the stable. Lyrics and music are appended. Susan Dove Lempke; Title: Silent Night, Holy Night | [
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29,329 | 2 | Marcus Pfister has written and illustrated many books for North-South, including the popular Penguin Pete and Hopper series. His books The Rainbow Fish, Rainbow Fish to the Rescue!, and Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale have become international best-sellers.; Title: The Rainbow Fish Bath Book | [
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29,330 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1-Someone has stolen Hamster's gold, and his friend Hedgehog offers to help him find the thief. After the mystery is solved and his property returned, Hamster shares his treasure and his friendship with all of the animals, including the crook. Though a bit didactic, the tale touches on some worthwhile lessons. Soft, hazy watercolors humorously depict the dramatic expressions of the creatures questioned about the missing treasure. Hedgehog's varicolored quills, Mouse's ever-present leaf, and Raven's disheveled appearance give personality to the characters and liven up a somewhat stilted text.Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.Text: English (translation) Original Language: German; Title: Who Stole the Gold? | [
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29,332 | 1 | Marcus Pfister is the author of the phenomenally successful Rainbow Fish series, as well as many other books for children. He has worked as a graphic artist, a sculptor, a painter, and a photographer as well as a children's book creator. Pfister lives with his family in Berne, Switzerland.; Title: Rainbow Fish Sticker Storybook, The | [
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29,333 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2-A gentle picture-book retelling with a slightly different twist. In this version, the main characters first meet when the lion is a young cub. Years pass and the "king of the beasts" is trapped by a hunter's net and ultimately freed by the same mouse. The other details of this familiar fable remain the same, but Watts's illustrations enlarge the setting to include a fanciful African Lion King landscape dotted with meerkats, leopards, baboons, and giraffes. The text is strong with short, descriptive sentences and an effective use of repetition. The palette in the full-spread art reflects the mix of the jungle and desert landscapes depicted: pastel greens alternating with arid browns, yellows, and touches of orange. The illustrations draw upon realistic details for trees and plants yet maintain a cartoonlike sensibility for the animals. Overall, the impression created is one of passivity; there is little drama or action. While this particular adaptation has some weaknesses, it should be a useful addition to storytimes and folklore collections.Denise Anton Wright, Alliance Library System, Bloomington, IL Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.Text: English (translation) Original Language: German; Title: The Lion and the Mouse: A Fable by Aesop | [
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29,334 | 8 | Elegant paintings of a cavernous castle and an enchanted countryside distinguish this retelling of the transformed maiden. Ages 5-8. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Charles Perrault is the author of the 1697 classic"" Stories or Tales from Times Past,"" which had the added title on the frontispiece, ""Tales of Mother Goose,""; Title: Cinderella | [
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29,335 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2-The two young rabbit friends return. As Eddie tries to build a dam, Davy makes a boat. They work side by side until the dam bursts and Davy's creation sails away beyond reach. The frustrated builders resort to ear pulling, and Davy blames his pal for the loss of his boat, informing him that, "You're not my friend anymore." At home he doesn't get much sympathy from Mother Rabbit, his toy bunny is boring, and his siblings have other plans, except for baby, and she's "just a baby." He walks back to the brook, tries his hand at dam building, and finds Eddie trying to build a boat. The relationship is mended as they ask one another for help. Young children will identify with this simple friendship story that provides a good lesson on working things out together. The soft, appealing, watercolor characters and the tranquil background setting blend to make this a beautiful story to share. Children will easily relate to Davy and his struggles, whether this is the first or the sixth time that they meet him.Melanie S. Wible, Jackson Elementary School, Lawrenceville, GA Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.In Davy's sixth appearance, bunny best friends battle and bond again. When the rock dam that Eddie is building collapses, Davy's bark boat is swept away. After recriminations degenerate into wrestling and harsh words, Davy stomps home--only to discover that his toy rabbit makes a dull companion. Tharlet's watercolors feature rabbits with huge, slipperlike ears in a soft-focus woodland setting. Observant viewers will have no trouble tracking Davy's emotional ups and downs, or picking out the occasional birds or ladybugs inserted as silent witnesses. The spat ends by dinnertime: "I thought you two had a fight," Davy's mother says. "Oh, that was ages ago . . . Now we're best friends again." Neither saccharine nor angst-ridden, this is a comfortable, comforting take on a perennial picture-book theme. John Peters; Title: Why Are You Fighting, Davy? | [
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29,336 | 2 | This homage to affection from a French team stars Hugs, a farm puppy who is on a mission to find out which animal delivers the best kiss. Each encounter possesses its own distinct characteristics. The horse's delivery, for example, "was a bit damp, of course, and sticky, but it was quite warm." A rabbit's kiss was "a bit wiggley, of course, and quick, but it was quite soft." If the narrative includes a few too many examples and winds up predictably (his mother's kiss is best), Tharlet's paintings carry the volume. Keeping background elements to a minimum, she focuses each of her graceful, gauzy, ink-and-watercolor illustrations on the smooches themselves, which she imagines in endearing vignettes. Hugs rises up on his hind legs to connect with a butterfly and sits blissfully to receive a buss on each cheek from a pair of doting ducks; a comically looming pink sow plants one on the hero's nose. Like a kiss itself, this tale may well be the subject of repeated requests. Ages 3-5.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Ages 3-5. Fans of Weninger's series about the rabbit Davy will recognize illustrator Tharlet's expressive style, even though her character this time is a puppy, Hugs. With fur that seems real enough to touch, a sunny disposition, and sweet manners, Hugs is a real charmer. On a quest to find out what kisses are like, he asks every animal he meets for one. He discovers that they can be sticky, muddy, or on the ticklish side. A duck's buss is a bit hard and wet, but Hugs finds it refreshing; a horse's kiss is damp yet warm; a pig's kiss is bristly but tender. Of course the best kiss of all comes as no surprise: the loving embrace of a mother and son. Shelley Townsend-HudsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Hugs and Kisses | [
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29,337 | 0 | PreSchool-This slight picture book about the wonders and development of an apple has not made a good transition from German to English. The writing is stilted and misleading: the pip "wakes up" and is an apple tree in "a few years." The subtitle refers to a moral bit tacked onto the end of the text almost as an afterthought. It's too bad, because the illustrations are fresh and effective. They appear to be done in acrylic with torn-paper collage. Different kinds and colors of apples are beautifully and realistically rendered, as are the crows that come to nibble at them. Close-up cross-sections of the fruit are dramatic and informative. Animals, birds, and insects are shown as it appears and changes. There are so many other good picture books about apples, including Gail Gibbons's The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree (Harcourt, 1984), that this one is unnecessary.Carolyn Jenks, First Parish Unitarian Church, Portland, ME Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 3-6. Simplicity is the hallmark of this attractive picture book on apples. A little girl observes apples from the outside and on the inside, then follows their life cycle, and finally ends with, "I am so thankful for this little apple," as she bites into the fruit. The bold, clear illustrations combine realistic paintings with collages of painted and cut or torn papers in a series of pleasing spreads. Teachers leading field trips to the orchard or simply doing the annual fall unit on trees will find this a useful book to have on hand, along with Gail Gibbons' Apples [BKL Ag 00] and Nancy Elizabeth Wallace's Apples, Apples, Apples [BKL O 15 00] Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Little Apple: A Book of Thanks | [
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29,338 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1-Having tamed fears of the playground in Chicken Chickens (North-South, 2001), Gorbachev's timid chicks are now facing their first day of school. It's no surprise that these little guys, who always speak in unison, are worried about making new friends. At first their fears seem justified because the other students are much too busy to be bothered with them. (Beaver is building a tower, Rabbit is listening, Frog is singing.) Fortunately, their teacher finds a way to bring the class together and give the chicks a much-needed boost in confidence at the same time. Though warm and engaging, Gorbachev's characteristic watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations fail to elevate the text beyond the flat and predictable. Also, children nervous about starting school will notice that this wearisome pair overlooks a clear and distinct advantage-having one another! Libraries that need more going-to-school titles could consider this an additional purchase, but Kevin Henkes's Wemberly Worried (Greenwillow, 2000) or Amy Hest's Off to School, Baby Duck (Candlewick, 2001) will have more resonance for children embarking on their new adventure.Julie Roach, Malden Public Library, MACopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.PreS. Those chicken chickens who first appeared in the eponymously named book in 2001 return, just as timid--and are now in school. They worry that they'll have no friends, and, initially, they are right: Beaver, Rabbit, and Frog, experienced students, don't want to be bothered. The chicks also worry when they find that they must cross a stream to play in the meadow. Now they really seem like chickens to the rest of the class. Thankfully, their teacher, Mrs. Heron, devises a plan that draws everyone together, giving the other animals a vested interest in the chickens' well-being and a sense of pride in their ability to help. The ink-and-watercolor pictures zero in on the animals, whose oversize dimensions make this an appealing choice for group sharing. Subtle messages about overcoming fear and finding friendship add depth. Ilene CooperCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Chicken Chickens Go to School | [
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29,339 | 16 | Marcus Pfister has written and illustrated many books for North-South, including the popular Penguin Pete and Hopper series. His books The Rainbow Fish, Rainbow Fish to the Rescue!, and Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale have become international best-sellers.; Title: Rainbow Fish Counting | [
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29,340 | 1 | PreSchool-"One dirty pig gets into the tub," then two, then three, and up to ten pigs, who rinse, brush, clean, scrub, splash, and finally emerge as "the cleanest pigs in town." Readers then flip the book upside down, turn it over, and begin again with "One clean pig gets out of the bath," and after that go on to two, three, then up to ten pigs who dry, powder, dress, go out, and finally jump into a mud puddle to become dirty once again. The acrylic paintings are colorful and humorous; corals and golds predominate on the "dirty" side and blues and greens on the "clean" one. The pigs are smiling, stylized, smooth-skinned creatures, cylindrical in shape with impossibly flexible limbs; they are a little too cute for words (or for some adults) in their polka-dotted shower caps, spectacles, and terry-cloth robes. Both the illustrations and rhyming pig count are pleasant, though not dynamic, but the familiar actions and the turn-around format make this useful for preschool storytime, and appealing to very young children, who always enjoy a good splash.Marian Drabkin, Richmond Public Library, CA Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.Things aren't always what they seem: here, for example, are two counting books masquerading as one. Read and viewed from start to mid-point, the work has us watching and listening as dirty pigs (from one to ten) hop into a good old-fashioned claw-footed tub and get clean again. Flipping the book upside down (after closing it), allows us to watch and listen as clean pigs (from one to ten) manage, in record time, to get dirty again. The rhymed couplets are appealing ("One dirty pig gets into the tub./ Two dirty pigs go rub-a-dub-dub."), the acrylic paintings are bold and lively; and the entire topsy turvy performance likely to delight a great many young children, particularly those just learning to count. (Selma G. Lanes, Parents' Choice, 2000) -- From Parents' Choice; Title: Ten Dirty Pigs, Ten Clean Pigs | [] | Test |
29,341 | 2 | Brouwer (the Mars Diaries series) tenderly re-weaves a post-Nativity holiday legend. Frantic Mouse alerts his stablemates that their owners Man, Woman and the Child (Mary, Joseph and Jesus) must flee Jerusalem and Herod's threat of death. Donkey, Dog, Cat and Mouse vow to accompany and protect the family but scoff when Little Spider expresses a similar desire. Little Spider stows away in Donkey's mane and, in a dramatic denouement, gives the Child a unique, if humble gift, essentially saving Him from death. Hartung's shadowy, textured watercolors set an appropriate nighttime backdrop for the tale. Ages 5-8. (Oct.)performed by Christian recording artist Cindy Morgan (Brouwer's wife). Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.K-Gr 2-A lazy ox is greedy and wild, so a gentle donkey does the work for both of them and the ox eats more than his share of food. The situation changes one night when Mary and Joseph come to the rundown stable in which the animals live. Their kindness brings comfort and love to the lowly donkey and transforms the ox into a decent, caring animal. When the baby Jesus is born, the creatures take turns trying to keep him warm. Peace prevails and honor is bestowed to the donkey when the innkeeper offers its services to escort the Holy Family to Egypt. This retelling of the Nativity is well suited for young children. The text is straightforward and easy to understand. The subtle watercolor illustrations are bathed in star- and lamplight and glow with an inner sense of tranquility.-I. A.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Ox and the Donkey | [
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29,342 | 15 | Optimism shines forth in Nicky and the Rainy Day by Valeri Gorbachev. "Let's go to the desert," Nicky suggests. "[It] is sunny and bright, with beautiful yellow sand, and it never rains there." The star of Nicky and the Big, Bad Wolves leads his siblings on an indoor adventure, and when the weather clears, the family heads outside. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Nicky and the Rainy Day | [
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29,343 | 2 | In Hans de Beer's Ahoy There, Little Polar Bear (now in a sturdy board-book format), Lars jumps in the sea to catch a fish, but it is he himself who gets caught in a giant net! Dumped into the hold of a ship with piles of slimy fish, he is taken away from his icy home in the North Pole. Up on the ship's deck, he meets the ship's cat Nemo, whom he asks to help him get home. They both creep ashore at the next port, to a town where Lars's white fur gets very dirty, and another cat arranges for him to hop aboard a ship heading back to the North Pole. Soon enough, the young cub is reunited with his loving parents. "Lars was happy to be home again, but often he sat and stared out to sea looking for ships--and ship's cats." While the story line is simple, de Beer's illustrations are quite endearing. Young children will be taken in by Lars's harmless adventuring and safe return home. (Baby to preschool)Text: English (translation) Original Language: German; Title: Ahoy There, Little Polar Bear (Board Book) | [
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29,344 | 2 | K-Gr. 3. Exquisite watercolors realistically depict the rugged terrain of northern Iceland where young Anna lives with Prince, the pony she raised from a foal. Anna is distressed to learn that Prince is to leave the farm and join the herd at the summer pasture. Despite reassurances that her pony will be fine and needs to run with the other horses, Anna worries about his safety away from her and the shelter of the farm. Her fears prove well founded when an older stallion challenges Prince and kicks him over a cliff. Miraculously, a soft, mossy ledge breaks Prince's fall. When the shaken, but unharmed, pony makes his way back to the herd, the formerly confrontational stallion accepts him with newly won respect. Horse-enamored youngsters will relish this spare, beautifully illustrated story that colors the plot of a girl's love for her horse with Icelandic mountain lore. Ellen MandelCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedKrista Ruepp was born in Cologne, Germany. She has written three easy-to-read titles: Midnight Rider, Horses in the Fog, and The Sea Pony.; Title: Winter Pony | [
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29,345 | 2 | Like Goldilocks trying out successive porridge servings, chairs and beds until she finds the one that is just right, so Little Bunny, an "only" rabbit faced with loneliness at bedtime, hops away from home in search of "the company of a good friend." Welcomed with open arms wherever he goes, he nevertheless finds that the accommodations never quite measure upASquirrel's place is too noisy, what with all the nut-cracking, Skunk's is too smelly, Porcupine's too prickly and so on. In the end, he returns eagerly to his own bed for some proper shut-eye. Roth's (Whose Mess Is This?) breezy style is right on target for this merry bedtime tale, which also serves as a gentle reminder to nocturnal migrants that there truly is no place like one's own bed. Gorbachev's (Nicky and the Big Bad Wolves) pen-and-ink and watercolor artwork has a homespun coziness, which is amplified by his busy use of line and crosshatching. Generously tinted with humor, the illustrations radiate security as they offer up a cheerful menagerie of animal friends decked out in pajamas. This picture book scores high points on the snuggle scale and is just the ticket for the train to Nod. Ages 4-7. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.PreSchool-K-"Little Bunny had no brothers or sisters. He had his very own room with his very own bed." One night, he is so lonely that he can't sleep, and he goes in search of company. First he stays with Squirrel, who crunches acorns loudly in the middle of the night. Then, he goes to Skunk, who forgets he has company and sprays; and finally, after a few more stopovers, he shows up at the door of Owl, who keeps the light burning way too late. Owl tells Little Bunny, "I stay up reading every night. That's how I got to be so wise" and gives the sleepy fellow some good advice for a predictable yet satisfying ending. The story and artwork are loaded with child appeal. The plot has a good rhythm to it, with a gentle echo of the loneliness some children may feel all alone in a big bed. The pictures are done in soft colors and scratchy yet supple lines to create a nighttime world of endearing animals. This book isn't likely to win any major awards but it will get repeated bedtime readings in lots of households.Lauralyn Persson, Wilmette Public Library, IL Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Little Bunny's Sleepless Night | [
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29,346 | 2 | Gr 2-4-This seagoing saga contains aspects of the Columbus story and the "Choose Your Own Adventure" series (Bantam). Milo and his fellow cliff mice sail on a homemade raft to an island where strange, striped mice are reputed to live. Magical stones that give light are in their cargo. When the strangers finally arrive, they see "a crowd of striped mice standing on the beach, waiting for them-." The last 13 pages of the book are split into two endings, one happy and one sad. Will the cliff mice be friendly and cooperative, share their treasures, and hope for the best? Or, will they be fearful, untrusting, and greedy? The fuzzy, subdued illustrations give a mysterious sense of place and a chance for the glittery, golden, magical stones to shine-literally! This well-written story would be a great inspiration for group discussion about the spirit of exploration and encountering people who are different.-Carolyn Jenks, First Parish Unitarian Church, Portland, MECopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Ages 5-8. Swiss-born Pfister first "dazzled" us with books such as Rainbow Fish (1992), with gold foil highlights over watercolor illustrations. This charming look at tribal mice, a sequel to Milo and the Magical Stones (1998), again makes use of the shine-and-sparkle technique. When Milo's restless spirit leads him to adventure, he and his cliff mice friends set sail for places unknown. With only their "magical stones" to comfort them, they endure to find a new island. At this point, the pages are split horizontally, offering children two completely separate endings: "The Happy Ending" and "The Sad Ending." The happy one finds the green mice sharing their luscious red berries, just as the cliff dwellers share the radiant light of their stones. The sad ending shows the cliff mice guarding their secrets and gobbling more berries than they should rightfully eat. Lessons learned in both scenarios make this a fine effort and a good addition to any library. REVWRCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Milo and the Mysterious Island | [
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29,347 | 2 | Preschool-Grade 3--Raven, who confessed to thievery in Who Stole the Gold? (North-South, 2000), stands accused of taking Ferret's raspberry pile and eating it. The case seems sealed when Mouse discovers a berry beneath Raven's tree. But Raven's hurt feelings and protests lead all of the animals to look once more for evidence and, sure enough, an ant procession is carrying the berries off. When they confront the queen of the colony, she says that her ants are not thieves but are merely cleaning up the forest. She agrees to give back the fruit and all enjoy a great feast. Less didactic than its predecessor, this story points out how circumstantial evidence and a prior "conviction" can sway otherwise reasonable friends to make false assumptions. Gukova's paintings depict the animals in fuzzy, fluffy shapes while a series of changing perspectives on the action lends visual interest to the story.Susan Hepler, Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Alexandria, VACopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Ages 6-8. When Ferret's laboriously harvested raspberries vanish, Mouse knows just whom to accuse: Raven, the confessed thief of Weigelt's Who Stole the Gold? (2000). Though Raven protests her innocence, a (seemingly) telltale berry found beneath her perch leads to a forest tribunal and Raven, in tears, vowing to "go and live in a different forest where the animals are kind and trust me." When more evidence reveals that ants are the real culprits, Raven leads her remorseful judges to the anthill, negotiates the return of the raspberries, and invites everyone to dig in. Giving her fuzzy creatures human expressions and theatrically exaggerated poses, Gukova adds flair to this mildly purposeful discussion starter on the danger of jumping to conclusions. John PetersCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: It Wasn't Me! | [
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29,348 | 2 | Marcus Pfister has written and illustrated many books for North-South, including the popular Penguin Pete and Hopper series. His books The Rainbow Fish, Rainbow Fish to the Rescue!, and Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale have become international best-sellers.; Title: El Pez Arco Iris Y La Ballena Azul | [
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29,349 | 2 | PreS. A gallery of feline faces peers out from the title page of this rowdy celebration of cats. There's no story. The words are a simple, bouncy rhyme that begins with the book's title and rolls through descriptions of cats in scenes both familiar (eyeing a fish on the dinner table, napping in a sink) and wildly imagined (adventuring in argyle socks, parading in a convertible). There's so much to look at in the vibrant, activity-filled paintings that even preschoolers with no particular love of cats will find themselves smitten by the expressive, whiskered faces leaping through the busy spreads. Not a necessary purchase, but the charming paintings and rhythmic words offer plenty of fun. Gillian EngbergCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedPamela Paparone lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with her husband and their two cats. Her previous books for North-South include Ten Dirty Pigs/Ten Clean Pigs , Five Little Ducks , Ten Dogs in the Window , and The Little School Bus .; Title: I Like Cats | [
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29,350 | 2 | Bestselling Rainbow Fish author Marcus Pfister again explores the issue of perception and acceptance in this nutty story about animals dissatisfied with their own appearances. A lion, a toucan, a chameleon, a kangaroo, and others repeat the same conversation over and over when asked if they're going to the party that night. Each doubts whether he will go, because he believes "no one cares whether I come or not." If, however, the Lion had a beak and wings like Toucan, or Elephant could hop like Kangaroo, or Hedgehog were as colorful as Chameleon, then everyone would admire them. Ultimately, of course, everyone realizes that they like each other just the way they are, and they party on, trunks, beaks, and manes intact.Die-cut holes in the pages reveal glimpses of the hybrid creatures; turn the page to find vibrant two-page spreads of the fanciful animals. Pfister's grainy, rough-textured illustrations may appeal to a different audience from that of his sparkly fish books, but those who like the built-in message about friendship and self-acceptance--as well as the zany amalgamations of animals--will enjoy this simple, cyclical tale. (Ages 3 to 6) --Emilie CoulterRainbow Fish creator Marcus Pfister has crafted a novel ode to self-acceptance in Just the Way You Are, trans. by Marianne Martens. Throughout, die-cut pages picture animals envious of other animals: Lion would like to have Toucan's beak, Toucan would like to be as big and strong as Elephant. But in the end, the animals accept their individual qualities. The Spanish-language edition Somos como somos, trans. by Ariel Almohar, is also available. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Just the Way You Are | [
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29,351 | 1 | Fans of Marcus Pfister's Rainbow Fish will welcome Rainbow Fish A,B,C, in which the fellow invites youngsters to his underwater school: "Come for a swim in the deep blue sea,/ and learn the alphabet with me!" Throughout, large alphabet letters float across otherwise wordless spreads, in order, until youngsters reach Z: "Now you've learned your ABCs./ You're as clever as can be." Rainbow Fish 1,2,3 encourages more interaction, as the hero asks children to count his different colored scales ("How many yellow scales does Rainbow Fish have?") and various sea creatures on each page. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.Marcus Pfister has written and illustrated many books for North-South, including the popular Penguin Pete and Hopper series. His books The Rainbow Fish, Rainbow Fish to the Rescue!, and Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale have become international best-sellers.; Title: Rainbow Fish 1,2,3 | [] | Train |
29,352 | 2 | PreSchool-K-Jaques's popular nonsense rhyme tells the story of a lonely puffin shaped like a muffin, who has no one "To/play/with/at all." The fishes on which he usually dines suggest that he could play with them instead, and in the end, they all get along quite nicely, spending time together and eating pancakes. Halpern's simple, boldly outlined pictures are more imaginative and appealing than those in the version illustrated by Laura McGee Kvasnosky (Dutton, 1995; o.p.). Children will enjoy watching the puffin playing croquet, building a snowman, and sharing a feast with his newfound friends. Libraries not owning the earlier book, or those in need of a replacement, may want to consider purchasing the newer title.Melinda Piehler, Sawgrass Elementary School, Sunrise, FLCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Florence Page Jaques (1890-1972) was a poet and nature writer. She also wrote stories and nonsense verse for children, including her best-known verse, "There Once Was a Puffin."; Title: There Once Was a Puffin | [
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29,353 | 1 | Valeri Gorbachev emigrated to the United States from his Native Ukraine in 1991. His first book for North-South was Nicky and the Big, Bad Wolves, which won a 1998 Parent's Guide Children's Media Award. He also illustrated Little Bunny's Sleepless Night by Carol Roth.; Title: Goldilocks and the Three Bears | [
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29,354 | 8 | Grade 3-6-This smooth retelling of the classic ballet is accompanied by evocative watercolor illustrations that use form, color, and shape to convey its enchantment. Dominated by blue, green, and gray backgrounds, the art captures the sweep of the lake, the wonder of the transformation of swans to maidens, and the darkness of betrayal. The "first" ending leaves the fate of the lovers ambiguous, but with a turn of the page, readers learn that the prince and the Swan Queen were married, and the bridesmaids "were reluctant to wear white dresses with feather trim-." An author's note explains why Zwerger chose this new happy ending, and it is up to readers to decide if they can accept it. Whatever their reaction, this version of Swan Lake deserves a place on the shelves with the one by Margot Fonteyn (Harcourt, 1993), illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman, and the more recent version by Adle Geras (David & Charles, 2001).Amy Kellman, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PACopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 2-4. Confessing in an appended note that she had approached Swan Lake with mixed feelings because of its tragic conclusion, Zwerger found that her research supported a happier ending, based on Tchaikovsky's original version of the ballet in 1877. In this picture book, Zwerger offers a series of subtle, delicate paintings illustrating that story. Decorated with swans, boughs, and other figures and flourishes, a few bars of music appear on each left-hand page above the text, offering a musical context for each scene. Facing are large, bordered paintings that illustrate part of the story. Their magical yet somber tone and muted colors suit the many night settings. The delicately composed artwork also has surreal touches, such as the thundercloud that enters the ballroom above the villains' heads, and the swan's-head effects sometimes created with the swan queen's hands. Some of the finest pictures are compositions in black, white, and many shades of gray. Told with drama and illustrated with grace, this is a handsome interpretation of the story. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Swan Lake | [
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29,355 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2-This gentle picture book succeeds in articulating the sense of loss and confusion that children may feel when a loved one dies. Weigelt's sensitive, straightforward text begins with the gathering of animals in response to the news that "Bear is sick!" As the hare, fox, fawn, and rabbit approach his den, they are cautioned by Badger to be quiet because "Bear needs to rest." Fox is the curious, childlike one. He wonders what is going on, asks Bear where he is going on the "journey" he speaks of, and refuses to believe that his friend is going to die. Frustrated and confused, the little fox seeks out the elderly animal again and they have a discussion about what might happen after death. When Bear dies the next day, the animals gather to close up his home and decorate it with flowers. Fox initially rejects the idea of taking any of Bear's belongings to remember him by, but relents and accepts a token at Badger's urging. Kadmon's paintings, done primarily in shades of blue, green, and brown, evoke the woodland setting and the characters' varying emotions. This thoughtful book would be a good discussion starter and may reassure children that their reactions to events in their own lives are normal and natural.Lisa Dennis, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PACopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Text: English (translation) Original Language: German; Title: Bear's Last Journey | [
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29,356 | 2 | PreSchool-This attractive picture book calls to mind Mem Fox's Time for Bed (Harcourt, 1993). From the title page, with a lion and her cub, through penguins, otters, and raccoons, among others, each large illustration features a different kind of creature. The title phrase begins each brief couplet and catalogs the ways in which a parent soothes its youngster to sleep. Beginning with "Maybe, my baby, if I hold your hand-" the animals are shown rubbing, nuzzling, whispering, cuddling, kissing, etc. The final two spreads show first a human mother and child and then the little one, fast asleep. The singsong rhythm seems appropriate to its purpose, though the unvarying repetition of the title phrase may wear on some listeners. The illustrations vary somewhat in their effectiveness. The lion and her cub, for example, seem both accurate and appealing, as do the penguins and the whales. Other illustrations are less successful, particularly in their proportions. The baby rabbit's head seems too large for its body, and the human mother and child are also somewhat awkwardly drawn. Janovitz's use of swirly, multicolored backgrounds does add to the illustrations' appeal both by focusing attention on the animals and creating a soothing, impressionistic sense of setting. If there is a strong demand for bedtime stories, this one is a suitable addition.Lisa Dennis, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PACopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Maybe, My Baby | [
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29,357 | 2 | This Italian team's (previously paired for Caspar and the Star) tale of a headstrong ruler who gets his comeuppance follows formula with pleasing results, especially visually. After worms invade a greedy king's prized apple tree, the monarch (a portly swine, dressed in robes edged with snout-prints) spends the remainder of the book trying to evict the pests. He even stoops to bribery: "Venerable worms, if you would be so kind as to depart from my apples, I will give you a sack full of gold!" But the apple tree herself invited the squirmy guests, so that she could have company. Once the boldest of the worms explains the tree's predicament to the king, he relents and agrees to share both tree and fruit with his people. Ferri's (And God Created Squash) muted watercolors favor elongated views of the court and often spotlight the animal courtiers as if they were players on a stage. On one page, the head gardener quails before the king's gigantic shadow; on another, a tiny worm addresses the king from the dining hall floor. His expressive portraits fill in the gaps of the narrative, endowing the cast with personalities. While children may question the happy departure of the worms from their apples, most will enjoy the king's puffery and posturing, and parents will appreciate his newfound ability to share. Ages 3-7.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.PreSchool-Grade 6-A delightful morality tale about a king who so covets the beautiful apples on the tree in his courtyard that no one else is allowed to enjoy them. Then the unthinkable happens-the head gardener finds a worm in one of the apples. After hearing the bad news, the king promptly demotes the gardener and declares war on the worms, which have invaded all the apples. Attempts to trick, cajole, bribe, and force the creatures to leave fail miserably. Finally, in desperation, the king screams at them, only to discover that they had been invited by the lonely tree. It is then that the monarch learns what his greediness has cost him. Ferri's illustrations, in soft, muted colors, draw readers to this beautiful kingdom and its luscious apples. This book would be a great read-aloud for preschoolers, popular among second and third graders because of the easy-flowing text, and fun to use with older students as a creative writing idea.Sheryl L. Shipley, North Central Local Schools, Pioneer, OH Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Apple King | [
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29,358 | 2 | This sure-fire toddler pleaser finds Mother Hen taking her two little chicks on their debut outing to the playground. Brave the duo is not in fact, they're downright, well, chicken. "No, thank you," the chicks reply when a pair of dogs ask them if they'd like a turn on the seesaw. "We're just little chickens." Ditto to the pigs on the seesaw ("We might get dizzy"), the cats on the swings ("we might fall off") and the frogs and mice on the slide ("it's much too scary"). Finally tempted to the top of the slide, they freeze in fear. "Don't be such chicken chickens!" shout their would-be playmates, until a friendly beaver climbs up to help them. Gorbachev (Goldilocks and the Three Bears) takes a familiar preschool scenario and spins it out with gusto, making hay with the clever "chicken" theme and fashioning a reassuring tale of overcoming fear. His watercolor-and-pen illustrations, with their quiet palette and busy cross-hatching, convey a bustling playground populated by a winsome flock of critters. Just the ticket for any little chicken whose courage could use a boost. Ages 3-5. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.reS-Mother Hen takes her two chicks to the park for the first time. The playground is full of noisy animal children swinging on swings, twirling on the merry-go-round, and teetering on the seesaw. The newcomers are invited to join in the fun but timidly decline each time: "We're just little chickens" they say, holding each other's wing for support. Then they notice the little frogs and mice on the slide and are coaxed into trying it, only to freeze at the top of the ladder. Beaver helps them out with an ingenious idea, and the "chicken chickens" jubilantly discover that the slide and the playground are lots of fun. Bright, friendly, watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations fill the oversized pages with animals of all sizes busily playing. Gorbachev has done a clever job of endowing them with wonderfully human expressions and attitudes, while retaining their true animal shapes, all in a simple and lively style. This book treats a common experience of childhood, and it is hard to think of another title that deals with the subject as effectively. A perfect choice for a day-care read-aloud or one-on-one sharing.Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LACopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Chicken Chickens | [
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29,359 | 0 | PreSchool-Grade 3While there are other lovely illustrated versions of this 19th-century song, Vojtech's glorious edition is a worthy choice. The familiar words are brought to life in spreads that include two pictures, one framed inside the other. The outer picture is less a border than an enhancement of the inner image. For example, the first pages show a girl and a boy looking out over a field filled with a variety of animals, and close-ups of the creatures are scattered around the outer frame. For "All things wise and wonderful,/the Lord God made them all," the larger painting shows a family of swans swimming in a pond where frogs gamble and large dragonflies flit about. The outer image flows beyond the water to the woods and sky nearby. Viewers' eyes are drawn back and forth between the two scenes, following a turtle's path across a branch and the dragonfly's tail bursting out of the frame. The watercolors are fresh and richly drawn with fine details such as the veins on a lady slipper and the whiskers of a mouse. The book concludes with stargazing children and fireflies sparkling in the night sky. A wonderful addition that readers will return to again and again.Bina Williams, Bridgeport Public Library, CT Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Anna Vojtech was born in Prague, in what is now the Czech Republic. She has worked as an editor, an illustrator, a film animator, and a set designer. She lives with her family in Magnolia, Massachusetts.; Title: All Things Bright and Beautiful | [
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29,360 | 2 | For the team behind Ten Dirty Pigs, Ten Clean Pigs, a bright yellow school bus becomes the perfect vehicle for a catchy cumulative rhyme and a quirky cast of animal characters. With a natty green-scaled fellow behind the wheel, the bus travels through the rolling countryside and into the bustling, candy-colored town, picking up passengers who eventually include "a squirmy worm, a hairy bear, a quick, quick chick, a fox with socks, a pig in a wig, a goat in a coat, riding the bus to school, to school, riding the bus to school." Roth's singsong rhymes and refrain bounce with the rhythm of the ride and bring to mind a timeless schoolyard chant. Paparone adds comic spice to her radiant, illustrations with witty details that convey various subplots of her own: on the bus, the bespectacled chick works on a laptop while the rapscallion fox vamps in the wig he's pinched from the sleeping, glamour-puss pig; in the city, a cat works as a fishmonger and a bug zooms by the bus on a scooter. The classroom scene sets in motion the pairings to come on the ride home. Thanks to this well-matched duo, this is buoyant fun from pickup to drop-off. Ages 3-6. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.PreSchool-Grade 1-With a frog as the driver, a variety of animals trickles onto a school bus. First, "a little goat/wearing his new winter coat" appears; then, "A pig in a wig" gets on, and others follow until, finally, "a sleepy sheep" climbs aboard. At the end of the day, they return in reverse order for the ride home. Paparone's colorful, detailed illustrations, a bit murky in places, are laid out on double-page spreads, providing lots for little ones to marvel at, both on the bus and off. The vehicle weaves through suburban neighborhoods and into the city as animal residents carry out their daily chores. Children will shout out the identity of the animals as the rhyming text describes them, and then happily chime in on the repetitious refrain after each animal climbs onboard: "riding the bus to school, to school,/riding the bus to school." Great for preschool storytime, a back-to-school read-aloud, or just a fun story about animals.Wanda Meyers-Hines, Ridgecrest Elementary School, Huntsville, AL Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Little School Bus | [
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29,361 | 20 | reS-Gr 3-Lanning's straightforward retelling of the Old Testament story includes Jonah's unsuccessful flight from God's command that he preach to the people of Nineveh. A violent storm at sea followed by three days inside a whale convinces him to accept the assignment. The book ends with the people's repentance that averts their impending doom. Unlike Mary Auld's The Story of Jonah (Watts, 1999) and Mordicai Gerstein's Jonah and the Two Great Fish (S & S, 1997; o.p.), Lanning's story does not include Jonah's displeasure at God's mercy or the lesson he learns from the growth and destruction of a sheltering vine. Consequently, this version might satisfy younger listeners wanting just the basic account. Watts's landscapes and seascapes are bright and use available white space well. The people are somewhat goggle-eyed and stiff, and not as interesting as the fish and other animals. If demand warrants another volume about Jonah, this one is worth considering.Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, MankatoCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Jonah and the Whale | [
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29,362 | 2 | Claire Masurel is the author of many books for children. She lives in Paris.; Title: A Cat and a Dog | [
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29,363 | 0 | Grade 1-3-A skeleton, a witch, and a devil go out to trick-or-treat, but are frightened by every sound they hear and everything they see. Larger-than-life, vivid illustrations bring this simple rhyming verse to life on each haunting spread. A huge smoky-white moon lights the way for the trick-or-treaters seen against a midnight-blue sky as they stand in a mountain of fire-red leaves. A tree looms over them as the moonlit branches look eerily like lightning striking. SPOOKY! A few large-type words on each page will be appealing to younger readers: "Tonight is the night when dead leaves fly/like witches on switches across the sky-." Stunningly colorful and perfect for the season.Wanda Meyers-Hines, Ridgecrest Elementary School, Huntsville, ALCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 2-3. The palette, dark and misty and mottled with reflected light, perfectly fits this imaginative book in which an eerily fantastic story evolves into a joyous, unusual celebration. The artful text ("When dead leaves fly / like witches on switches / cross the sky") sometimes set against backgrounds so dark that the words nearly disappear, follows the progress of three costumed children delighted to be out trick-or-treating. They laugh and revel in the spooky night until flickering lights transform the shadowy landscape into spooks, ghouls, and witches. The play of shadow and light is remarkable, with dreamy, atmospheric double-spreads that are truly eerie at times. But despite the shadows and strange denizens of the night, the trick-or-treaters have things well in hand, and by the end they join their hosts in dancing "round their queen." After all, "it's Halloween." Save this for children old enough to handle the chills and sharp enough to appreciate the subtle, comic outcome that turns the mood completely around. Stephanie ZvirinCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Halloween | [
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29,364 | 16 | Marcus Pfister is the creator of the internationally best-selling Rainbow Fish books, as well as the Hopper, Penguin Pete, and Milo series. His most recent books for North-South are The Magic Book and Just the Way You Are . He lives in Berne, Switzerland.; Title: Rainbow Fish Opposites | [
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29,365 | 1 | PreSchool-Grade 1-Hilda the hen has laid an egg that is extremely slow to hatch. One day, she is surprised by a voice from within asking when Easter will be. It seems that the unhatched chick has heard others in the coop talking about "how lovely Easter is" and decides to emerge on that day. After conferring with Max the owl, Hilda follows his three-step instructions to assist her offspring in planning her birth date. The entertaining artwork reveals the mother hen's nonstop activities while also showing what the chick is doing inside her egg-pacing, twiddling her thumbs, etc. Through the course of the story, readers discover that "Easter is always the first Sunday after the first full moon that comes after the first day of spring." Though children may not be particularly interested in learning this bit of trivia, they will enjoy the scratchboard-and-oil illustrations. Young listeners will also appreciate the fact that the "baby" appears to be running this show.Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WICopyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-Gr. 2. Hilda the hen, fussing over her still unhatched egg, hears the chick inside announce that she wants to be an Easter chick. Though none of the barnyard critters are sure when Easter Sunday is coming, an owl promises to let her know. On the first day of spring, he hoots once. At the full moon, he hoots twice. And the following Saturday night, he hoots three times, signaling that the next morning will be Easter. The interplay between Hilda and her chick will keep children amused as they watch the moon grow full and absorb a bit of arcane information: "Easter is always the first Sunday after the first full moon that comes after the first day of spring." The story, which has been translated from the German, reads aloud well, and Junge's appealing, stylized artwork, mixing springlike colors with nighttime hues, interprets the tale with imagination and vivacity. Though young children may not even realize that Easter is a movable feast, the calendar explanation sits lightly within the framework of this entertaining picture book. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The Easter Chick | [] | Train |
29,366 | 11 | Kindergarten-Grade 3-In this sequel to Winter Pony (North-South, 2002), Anna is once again challenged by her headstrong horse. Although Prince is too young to be ridden, the girl is teaching him to walk with a halter and lead rope. When a tractor suddenly appears, the noise terrifies the pony and he bolts. Anna and her grandmother set off to find him, riding through lava fields and past geysers. Grandmother has cleverly brought along apples and carrots and soon has the animal calmed down and ready to return home. Having learned that training a horse requires patience and care, Anna regains Prince's trust, and this time they pass by the tractor without a problem. The panoramic watercolor illustrations featuring muted golden tones against the gray mountains, soft blue skies, and green pastures bring the beauty of the Icelandic countryside to life. The characters' facial expressions are easy to interpret and reveal the warm relationship between Anna and her grandmother and the playful one between the girl and Prince. The ponies, with their unkempt manes, are wonderfully sturdy and totally lifelike. A good choice for horse enthusiasts.-Carol Schene, Taunton Public Schools, MA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-Gr. 2. Set in Iceland, The Winter Pony (2002) told of Anna's pony, Prince, who left her care to join the herd for a time. In this sequel, he returns to the family farm. Anna is training Prince to walk with a halter when a loud tractor frightens him, and he bolts. Fearful for his safety, she asks Grandmother for help, and together they track the skittish pony past hot springs and across lava fields until they find him. Heeding her grandmother's advice, Anna learns to control her emotions and regains Prince's trust. Heyne makes full use of the large, double-page spreads to evoke the fresh, wild landscape of hills, rivers, geysers, and an enormous expanse of sky. Although translated from the German, this story's focus on Anna's emotions gives it universal appeal, while its setting offers a glimpse of a different part of the world. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Runaway Pony | [
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29,367 | 2 | Marcus Pfister has written and illustrated many books for North-South, including the popular Penguin Pete and Hopper series. His books The Rainbow Fish, Rainbow Fish to the Rescue!, and Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale have become international best-sellers.; Title: Rainbow Fish Colors | [
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29,368 | 2 | Carol Roth is the author of ten children's books. Her books have won a Children's Choice Book Award, a Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award, and a Parent's Guide to Children's Media Award for outstanding achievement in children's books. A former kindergarten teacher, Carol enjoys writing and teaching English as a literacy volunteer. She currently lives in NJ.; Title: Who Will Tuck Me In Tonight? | [
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29,369 | 2 | Pamela Paparone lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with her husband and their two cats. Her previous books for North-South include Ten Dirty Pigs/Ten Clean Pigs , Five Little Ducks , Ten Dogs in the Window , and The Little School Bus .; Title: Ten Dirty Pigs/Ten Clean Pigs | [
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29,370 | 2 | Kindergarten-Grade 3Bobby Booby's "heavenly blue feet" attract the concert hall director's initial attention, but it is the bird's dance moves that convince the man to hire him immediately. Fame quickly follows. Reporters and autograph seekers swarm around the performer. Soon, however, the novelty fades. Desperate to hold his audience's attention, Bobby tries wearing socks with various patterns. Only a small duck's adoration and astute fashion sense rekindles public interest in Bobby's act after heavenly blue footwear becomes a sensation. Ratto's lovely illustrations capture the highs and lows of Bobby's career. The only jarring note is the mismatch between the "brown duck" mentioned in the text and the yellow duck of the illustrations. Older children or adults might contemplate the fleeting nature of fame after following Bobby's story, but Hchler never turns didactic. Although not an essential purchase, the book provides a mildly humorous diversion with an unusual animal in the starring role.Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, Mankato Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Bruno H chler lives in Winterthur, Switzerland. For North-South, he has written The Bears Christmas Surprise and Pablo the Pig.; Title: Blue-Footed Booby Dance | [
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29,371 | 13 | Grade 4-8After illustrating The Nutcracker and the Mouse-King (Picture Book Studio, 1983; o.p.), Zwerger has taken on the challenge of creating a completely different set of images almost a quarter century later. She has succeeded admirably. This version features somewhat surreal, almost theatrically presented tableaux, delicately and darkly rendered in pen and ink and watercolor. Readers are far removed from the actionsometimes back in the nosebleed section, as opposed to the earlier edition, in which readers were right in the middle of everything. The 2004 Marie is a china doll of a girl, unlike the more realistically presented character of the past. This would be a hard version to share with a group, though Koppe's retelling is more accessible and detailed than the earlier title. This Nutcracker dramatically illustrates the growth and evolution of an important illustrator.M. A. Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Reviewed with Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid.Gr. 3-5. Artist Zwerger expands her repertoire of beguilingly illustrated tales by two, both of which contain surprises for readers primarily familiar with popular film or stage versions. Mermaid reinstates the tragic ending and spiritual-mystical components abandoned by Disney; nutcracker, though condensed by adaptor Susanne Koppe, preserves the Mouse King's seven heads and devotes a good chunk of the narrative (as in Hoffman's original) to the story-within-a-story starring Princess Pirlipat. The hypnotic, even slightly chilly, sensibility that pervades Zwerger's work seems a more logical accompaniment to the poignant Mermaid than to nutcracker, whose spirited fantasy seems somehow dampened by the artist's penchant for quiet, dimly lit scenes and slightly arcane imagery. Zwerger first illustrated The Nutcracker and the Mouse King in 1979, but has created entirely new paintings this time around, which will compete for balletomanes' attention with Sendak's lengthier, more rambunctious 1981 treatment. These renditions of cherished stories will prove useful in the coming months, as the 200th anniversary of Andersen's birth approaches and as ballet companies commence their annual march to the Kingdom of Sweets. Jennifer MattsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The Nutcracker | [
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29,372 | 2 | Text: Spanish, English (translation) Original Language: EnglishClaire Masurel was born in France and now lives in New York City. She is the author of more than fifteen books for children.Bob Kolar born in Cleveland, Ohio, and now Lives in Kansas City, Missouri. His first book for North-South was Stomp, Stomp!; Title: Un gato y un perro / A Dog and A Cat (English and Spanish Edition) | [
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29,373 | 2 | The individual short stories with a gentle lesson will be easily understood by young children and could be used by families for Advent or in Sunday-school programs. (Kirkus Reviews)Maja Dusikovaa was born in Piestany, Czechoslovakia, and now lives in Florence, Italy. She has illustrated many books for both children and adults, including The Advent Storybook and Silent Night, Holy Night.; Title: Advent Storybook | [
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29,374 | 2 | Grade 1While collecting blue pebbles from the ocean floor, Rainbow Fish disregards his friends warnings and gets swept away in a storm. Far from his normal habitat, he finds himself lost. A puffer fish, scallop, and others attempt to guide him home, to no avail. Eventually, however, he is escorted back. Blues and greens fill the pages, which teem with fish and plant life, and Rainbow Fish wears his trademark scales and expressive face. If you have a large collection of Pfisters work, add this to it; otherwise, dont let it hook you as the storywith its moral of asking for help and helping othersdoesnt make enough of a splash on its own.Sandra Welzenbach, Villarreal Elementary School, San Antonio, TX Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Rainbow Fish Finds His Way | [
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29,375 | 2 | Kindergarten-Grade 2A simple text celebrates a childs connection with her mothers sari, a stretch of cloth that is long like a train and that fills the air with color when I dance and sing. A blue sari is a river; a patterned one is a place to hide with her friends. Best of all, the youngster wraps herself in the vivid cloth because she loves how it makes her dream. The endpapers demonstrate how to wrap the garment. Full-spread illustrations capture the colors and textures of the fabrics and the little girls wide-eyed playfulness and love of her mothers attire.Alexa Sandmann, Kent State University, OH Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Pres-K. Yes, this will probably be of most interest to children already familiar with sari-wearing family members. But many other kids have probably seen saris and wondered about them. How does that long piece of cloth turn into a garment? The question is answered on the endpapers, which show a girl demonstrating step-by-step how to wrap a sari. The text, one line on each double-page spread, is whimsical: "My mother's sari is long like a train"; "When I am tired, it wraps itself around me." One girl mischievously uses her sari to blow her nose. Subtle backgrounds, lightly decorated with objects from nature, provide a gentle showcase for the children and the saris. Rao makes an interesting artistic choice by using childlike drawings to represent the kids and photographs of the cloths, bringing the fabric designs, colors, and folds up close. A winsome look at a fresh subject. Ilene CooperCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: My Mother's Sari | [
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29,376 | 0 | Marcus Pfister is the creator of the best-selling Rainbow Fish books as well as the Penguin Pete and Hopper series. Among his most recent books for North-South are The Magic Book and Just the Way You Are . He lives in Berne, Switzerland.; Title: Estrella de Navidad (Spanish Edition) | [
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29,377 | 2 | Moritz Petz was born in Munich, Germany. Upon completion of his studies, he traveled through Italy, Denmark, and Sweden, working at various jobs along the way. His interests include street and puppet theater, chess, music, and writing. He now lives in sou; Title: Bad Mood | [
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29,378 | 14 | Internationally renowned artist Maja Dusikova illustrates this charming advent calendar, with glitter. Santa rests from his duties in a cozy room with a beautifully detailed Christmas tree, dreaming of snow.Maja Dus kov was born in Piestany, Czechoslovakia, and now lives in Florence, Italy. She has illustrated many books for both children and adults, including Good-Bye, Vivi! ; The Gift from Saint Nicholas ; Silent Night, Holy Night ; Sarah's Willow ; and What Lies on the Other Side? , all published by North-South Books.; Title: Dreaming of a White Christmas Advent Calendar | [] | Test |
29,379 | 11 | Marie Sellier loves to talk about art to children, but what she loves best is to write children's books that bring art to life for them.; Title: Legend of the Chinese Dragon (English and Mandarin Chinese Edition) | [
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29,380 | 2 | ""Birte Muller's illustrations deftly express the serious nature of Felipa's emotions and the comfort she gains through this tradition. Muller's story is one of reconciliation as the sorrow of Felipa's loss is coupled with the joy of her memories.""Antonio Lozano is a journalist and children's book writer. Birte Muller is an author and illustrator.; Title: Felipa and the Day of the Dead | [
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29,381 | 1 | Marcus Pfister is the creator of the international best-selling Rainbow Fish series, as well as other series about Hopper and Penguin Pete. He lives in Berne, Switzerland.; Title: Rainbow Fish Hide and Seek Cloth Book & Finger Puppet | [
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29,382 | 11 | Kindergarten-Grade 2Originally published in a Korean newspaper in 1938, this slight story tells of a very young boy waiting patiently for his mother at her streetcar stop. He asks one driver after another if she is coming, standing alone in the cold as daylight dims and snow begins to fall. The last wordless spread shows a snow-covered village with the tiny, almost imperceptible figures of a woman and child walking hand-in-hand through the storm. Readers need to look carefully at this spread to find the pair; otherwise the story is baffling and tragic. The Korean text, written in Hangeul, is accompanied by the English translation, although many pages are wordless. The lovely new pastel-and-ink illustrations depict life of the period. Some are simple ink drawings on ivory pages; others fill the pages with color and texture. The contrast is very pleasing. Changes in perspective effectively create movement and involvement. The text seems secondary to the setting and the art. An afterword on various details in the pictures is included. A worthwhile addition for its multicultural interest and its striking illustrations.Mary Hazelton, Elementary Schools in Warren & Waldoboro, ME Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Waiting for Mama (English and Korean Edition) | [
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29,383 | 1 | Bill the dog loved smelly things, like muddy ponds and rubbish bins, but will the arrival of Great Aunt Bleach put an end to his smelly ways or will Bill live to stink another day?; Title: Smelly Bill | [
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29,384 | 14 | Ulises Wensell was born in Madrid, Spain. His work has received many international accolades including the Serra d'Or prize in Spain and the Owl Prize in Japan.; Title: Santa's on His Way Advent Calendar | [
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29,385 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2Bear has a problem, and everyone he meets offers a solution. The only rub is that no one listens long enough to hear what's really bothering him. As he goes through town, an inventor, a tailor, a hatter, a doctor, and shopkeepers load him down with their remedies. At long last, his true concernhe's afraid of his dark caveis revealed when he meets a fly who is willing to listen and is looking for a new home. While the story is a little bland, the theme of frustration at not being heard will resonate with young audiences. The charming watercolor illustrations are full of details. This title would work best for one-on-one sharing.Laura Stanfield, Campbell County Public Library, Ft. Thomas, KY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.A large bear walks through town asking people for help. But before he can explain his problem,each person he asks interrupts the bear to present him with a solution: wings from an inventor, vitamins from a doctor, boots from a shoemaker, and so on. Finally he climbs a hill outside town and meets a friendly fly, who listens to his problem and offers a good solution. The simple text reads aloud well, and children will soon chime in on the repeated refrain. Those listening closely may notice that each person cuts off the bears sentence one word sooner than the last. Most of the double-page spreads feature large, colorful illustrations in mixed media with collage elements as well as smaller pencil drawings. Fanciful details in the artwork add their own charm to the narrative. First published in Austria, this amusingoffering will also appeal to children here. Preschool-Grade 2. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: I Have a Little Problem, Said the Bear | [
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29,386 | 12 | PreSchool-K What do a donkey, sheep, duck, horse, bee, cow, pig, cat, dog, bird, rooster, hen, frog, and elephant have in common? They all speak. And in this book, they speak 41 different languages including English, Afrikaans, Farsi, and Romany. The endpapers provide phonetic pronunciation guides for all 574 words, while each spread includes the English word(s) and highlights four or five other languages. The illustrations are colorful and charming. However, the flags connected with each language are not labeled, and since there is no country of Farsi or Romany, some readers might want to know what nation the accompanying flags represent. Additionally, Retoromanian appears to be spoken in various areas since a blend of flags resides beside it, but it's unclear where this language is spoken. Children could use the vibrant picture clues to read the book, and may just fill in the animal sounds in their own language, despite the actual words on the page. Alexa Sandmann, Kent State University, OH Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-Gr. 2. This multilingual picture book gives the words used in different languages for the sounds that animals make. Each double-page spread features a simplified drawing of an animal and several interpretations of its sound. For example, on the page showing a large donkey, the main text reads, "The donkey brays: HEE-HAW," while a speech balloon surrounds the words, "In Slovenian I say IAA" and a picture of a small Slovenian flag. A sidebar offers the Portuguese, Catalan, and Farsi words for the donkey's sound, along with their apropriaate flags. The simplicity of the illustrations and the bold page design make this an attractive volume for reading aloud, though readers will need to go to the endpapers for the pronunciation guides, which give each animal's sound in 41 languages. European languages dominate the list, though others are included--among them, Afrikaans, Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Maylay, Romany, Swahili, and Thai. An accessible introduction to world languages. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Animals Speak | [
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29,387 | 2 | Hans deBeer is the creator of the Little Polar Bear books, which enjoy great international success. They have been published in eighteen languages and in twenty-seven countries. His most recent books for North-South are Leonardo's Dream And Oh No, Ono!; Title: Little Polar Bear and the Reindeer | [] | Test |
29,388 | 1 | Kindergarten-Grade 2Lisa loves dogs and asks "twenty-one times a day" for a pet of her own. Despite the pleas, her parents respond: "Our apartment is too small for a dog." She tries different methods of persuasion, but neither being "good as gold" nor "truly terrible" changes the verdict. Deciding to take matters into her own hands, she posts a sign in the park: "Wanted Dog to Borrow." Soon an elderly man hires Lisa to walk his dachshund. Muted watercolor illustrations show the red-haired girl playing with Rollo while her wooden toy Dalmatian sits on a nearby bench awaiting her return. A satisfying lesson in compromise.Linda Ludke, London Public Library, Ontario, Canada Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Helga Bansch was born in Leoben, Austria. Before becoming a writer, she worked as a teacher in primary schools and made marionettes for puppet theatres. Since 2003, she has lived in Vienna, working as an artist and running workshops for children. Bansch won the Austrian Children's Book Prize for her illustrations.; Title: I Want a Dog! | [
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29,389 | 2 | ""Recalling a simpler time, this book captures the poem's sense of excitement and celebration. Readers who join the family en route to Grandfather's house will observe many details about life in the 19th century....Manson's woodcuts, painted in the colors of a snowy evening, lovingly depict the wintry countryside.""Lydia Marie Child (1802-1880) was a celebrated American author, abolitionist, and women's rights activist. Born in Medford, MA, her grandfather's house still stands near the Mystic River as a tangible reminder of her most memorable poem.; Title: Over the River and Through the Wood: A Thanksgiving Poem | [
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29,390 | 2 | All 10 dogs in a pet-shop window gain new homes. PW noted, "Witty, amusing acrylic paintings enable readers to anticipate which dog each person will choose." Ages 3-6. (Mar.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.Pamela Paparone lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with her husband and their two cats. Her previous books for North-South include Ten Dirty Pigs/Ten Clean Pigs , Five Little Ducks , Ten Dogs in the Window , and The Little School Bus .; Title: Ten Dogs in the Window | [
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29,391 | 15 | Marcus Pfister is the author of the phenomenally successful Rainbow Fish series, as well as many other books for children.; Title: Milo and the Magical Stones | [
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29,392 | 14 | Grade 3-6First published in Austria, this collection of 23 stories and one poem offers up small helpings of holiday spirit, one for each of the first 24 days of December. Each selection is a few pages long and deals with friendship and family, empathy and imaginationall good things to be thinking about in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Standouts include Sigrid Laube's Kidnapping Saint Nick, in which a department-store Santa agrees to help two kids give a special treat to their ailing grandfather, and Andreas Schlter's You Do Believe in Guinea Pigs, Don't You?, about a talking guinea pig with attitude who goads a child into creating just the right gift for her family. Leffler's watercolor illustrations, ranging from tiny decorative flourishes to full-page paintings, supply additional charm and whimsy. These stories could be used effectively in a classroom as a special holiday treat or to spark creative-writing projects. Several blank pages are included for readers to add their own holiday memories, making this a less-than-ideal choice for libraries, and references to modern technology will date some of the stories rather quickly, but the emotions are timeless.Mara Alpert, Los Angeles Public Library Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: A Simply Wonderful Christmas: A Literary Advent Calendar | [
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29,393 | 6 | PreS-Gr 2A young witch and her cat can't resist peeking into a house. Crashing through the attic window, Lizzy's broomstick breaks and they are stranded. As they creep down the stairs, they meet the inhabitants: a Music Witch who plays many instruments, a Kitchen Witch who whips up tasty snacks, and a Bedroom Witch who can put anyone to sleep. None of them can help her. Pencil and watercolor illustrations showcase the furnishings and knickknacks in the curious rooms. When Lizzy meets Tinkering Witch, she explains her plight and soon has a repaired and improved rocket-powered broomstick. The endpapers feature a cross-section of the house and an invitation for children to pore over the many tiny details. Turning the three-quarter page gatefolds creates a different view of each room and also adds momentum to the somewhat plodding text. While not an essential purchase, this is a cozy Halloween choice.Linda Ludke, London Public Library, Ontario, Canada(c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Out for a ride one night, a little witch named Lizzy has a mishap that breaks her broomstick and sends her tumbling through the attic window of a mysterious house. As she cautiously explores downstairs, Lizzy discovers a friendly witch who makes music, another who cooks delicious foods, another who can magic you to sleep, and another who (luckily) can fix anything. Soon Lizzy is soaring on a rocket-powered broomstick. Each double-page spread includes a vertical half page that furthers the story by showing changes as characters act and react within the scene. Young children will enjoy pointing out how elements of the picture shift as they flip the half pages back and forth. The story features simple conversations, and the detailed pencil-and-watercolor illustrations are full of intriguing details. Both show a fine sense of child appeal, which finds its ultimate expression in the back endpapers captivating cutaway view of the witches home. Preschool-Grade 2. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: The Curious Little Witch | [
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29,394 | 1 | MARCUS PFISTERs many books explore themes such as sharing, trust, and cooperation, all important to young children. A good book acts as a bridge between a child and an adult, he says, sparking lots of questions and expanding the imagination of the child.; Title: Rainbow Fish Gift of Sharing: Cloth Book | [
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29,395 | 2 | Kindergarten-Grade 2-No matter how he tries to control himself, Farley can't stop farting. At home, in school, wherever he is, his loud "PFFFOOOTTT" shatters the silence. The doctor considers it merely a temporary problem that "will pass"-but it's small consolation for the little frog, who tries to follow his parents' advice to "see if [he] can stop." But this causes his stomach to expand like a balloon and he becomes airborne, drifting ever higher and higher. A giant fart releases his gas and allows him to float gently to earth, cured of his digestive problems. While the subject is sure to capture children's interest, there are some inconsistencies to consider. The cartoon painting of Farley's happy face on the cover might lead readers to believe this is one happy-go-lucky frog. There is no pictorial evidence of the embarrassment that this ailment must have caused him. Would he smile happily while sitting on the potty if he is experiencing stomach distress? Would his mother, relieved that Farley has landed safely and seems to be cured, actually serve bean soup that very evening? And while children may giggle at Farley's dilemma, the pictures and text are totallyat odds with one another here. "Pass" on this one.Marianne Saccardi, Norwalk Community College, CTCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Text: English (translation) Original Language: German; Title: Farley Farts | [
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29,396 | 1 | Alan Marks studied graphic design at the Bath Academy of Art. He has illustrated numerous children's books, including Good-Bye, Daddy!; The Little Green Goose; Jane Goodall's With Love; and a second anthology of Mother Goose rhymes, Over the Hills and Far Away, all published by North-South.; Title: With Love | [
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29,397 | 15 | In thirteen engaging couplets, Marcus Pfister opens childrens eyes to the wondrous mysteries all around them.; Title: Questions, Questions | [
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29,398 | 1 | Its springtime, and young squirrels Mick, Mack, and Molly are exploring treetops around their tree-trunk home. As they climb excitedly through the branches, they discover a caterpillar eating leaves, bees sucking the nectar from the blossoms, and then a hungry baby birdbut what does it want to eat? Not the pinecones or cherry blossoms that the squirrel trio kindly offers. Then mama bird returns with a worm, and the squirrels watch in amazement as the baby bird opens wide. Back home, the squirrels retell the story to Mama and Papa during their own mealtime. The charming color illustrations, filled with cute, cartoonish animal characters, convey the wonder and beauty of spring. Children will enjoy the entertaining details in the intricately rendered pictures, from the squirrel familys clothing to their walnut-shell dishes, and the lively dialogue among the characters will make this an upbeat story hour choice. Preschool-Kindergarten. --Shelle RosenfeldKazuo Iwamura engages young children with his lovely illustrations and charming characters, said Through?the Looking Glass in a review of Hooray for Fall! Mr. Iwamura studied at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, and started his career as an illustrator for childrens television programs. He is the author and/or illustrator of dozens of popular books. Kazuo Iwamura lives with his family in Mashiko, outside Tokyo.; Title: Hooray for Spring | [
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29,399 | 15 | The action in this Japanese author/artist's English-language debut is low-key: three diminutive squirrels go sledding with their father, and Papa, initially reluctant, discovers that sledding keeps you warm in the cold. The rewards lie in Iwamura's exquisitely rendered winter landscapes, inked with whispering lines and colored with the palest of tints. He has a talent for imagining what the world looks like to small creatures. While the squirrels' pointy ears, fluffy tails and matching sweaters make them embraceably cute, the forest they live in is painted in noble proportions, with gigantic mist-covered tree trunks (only the lowest foot or two of which are shown, in accordance with the squirrel's-eye view), grasses weighed down under coats of snow and delicate branches outlined in white. No detail is overlooked; even the two eyelet screws that hold the rope to the sled are clearly drawn. The single interior scene, with its squirrel-sized Japanese teapot and teacup sitting by the woodstove, repays a long look, too. Ages 3up. (Jan.) Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Hooray for Snow! | [
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