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31,301 | 12 | Workman Publishing Company has been producing award-winning calendars, cookbooks, parenting guides, and children’s titles, as well as gardening, humor, self-help, and business books, since 1968. From our What to Expect® pregnancy and parenting series and Page-A-Day® Calendars to the iconic 1,000 Places to See Before You Die® and Brain Quest® children's products, our wide range of high-quality non-fiction titles and products inspire, educate, and entertain readers around the globe.; Title: Star Wars Workbook: 2nd Grade Reading (Star Wars Workbooks) | [
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31,303 | 12 | Bridget Heos is the author ofMustache BabyandMustache Baby Meets His Match,as well as many nonfiction books for young readers. She lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with her husband and four children. Visit her website at www.authorbridgetheos.com.; Title: Brain Quest Workbook: Grade 5 | [
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31,305 | 13 | Joshua Jay, one of Americas finest young magicians (Genii, The Conjurors Magazine), has headlined at the prestigious Magic Castle in Hollywood, is a magic consultant for several multinational toy manufacturers, and has served as the monthly columnist for Magic magazine for 12 years. Recently, he consulted and developed a commercial spot for HBO, using sleight of hand to promote Game of Thrones and Boardwalk Empire. He was named the 2012 Magician of the Year by the Society of American Magicians. He lives in New York City.; Title: Big Magic for Little Hands: 25 Astounding Illusions for Young Magicians | [
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31,306 | 13 | Rufus Butler Seder is an optical genius whose first significant invention was Lifetiles, glass-walled murals that appear to come to life when the viewer walks by. Hes installed them at the Smithsonian, SeaWorld, Union Station, and other museums, aquariums, train stations, and ocean liners around the world. Next came Scanimation, and his company EyeThink, Inc., a business that produces a line of toys and gifts using technologies hes invented. Mr. Seder lives in Boston, Massachusetts.; Title: Peanuts: A Scanimation Book | [
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31,307 | 12 | Gr 35This A to Z guide to terrifying topics, ghost stories, and frightening historical events and occurrences contains all the standard scary stuff, plus more. Along with spiders, haunted houses, and zombies, readers will encounter flesh-eating plants, the Paris catacombs, and xylophobia (fear of forests). Most entries are two to three pages in length (the ghost and monster sections are considerably longer), with a large, readable font; a header for the type of entry ("Petrifying Plants," "Creepy Creatures," "Ghost Story," or "Horrifying How-To"); and accompanying illustrations and photography. Images range from realistic to exaggerated to cartoonish. Several of the items reference mythological monsters or creatures (e.g., Vetala from Hindu myth and Tikoloshe from Zulu legend). These appear without source information or adequate cultural background. Each record is rated on a three-point "Fright Meter" to help readers decide if it is the right amount of scary for them. This is a unique text feature, but the metric seems subjective. The "Horrifying How-To" sections provide tutorials on how to torment others, including how to make fake spiders on toilets, create faux bat bites, and host a sance (adult supervision recommended). VERDICT An intriguing assortment of creepy stuff with the added bonus of hands-on activities to terrorize family and friends; consider just in time for Halloween.Ernie Cox, Prairie Creek Intermediate School, Cedar Rapids, IA; Title: Frightlopedia: An Encyclopedia of Everything Scary, Creepy, and Spine-Chilling, from Arachnids to Zombies | [
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31,309 | 6 | Workman Publishing Company has been producing award-winning calendars, cookbooks, parenting guides, and children’s titles, as well as gardening, humor, self-help, and business books, since 1968. From our What to Expect® pregnancy and parenting series and Page-A-Day® Calendars to the iconic 1,000 Places to See Before You Die® and Brain Quest® children's products, our wide range of high-quality non-fiction titles and products inspire, educate, and entertain readers around the globe.; Title: Eyelike Stickers: Easter | [
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31,311 | 1 | Workman Publishing Company has been producing award-winning calendars, cookbooks, parenting guides, and childrens titles, as well as gardening, humor, self-help, and business books, since 1968. From our What to Expect pregnancy and parenting series and Page-A-Day Calendars to the iconic 1,000 Places to See Before You Die and Brain Quest children's products, our wide range of high-quality non-fiction titles and products inspire, educate, and entertain readers around the globe.; Title: Eyelike Stickers: Horses | [
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31,312 | 16 | Richard Austin is a professional photographer whos worked with newspapers and magazines for the past twenty years. He lives in Devon, England.; Title: Pocket Piggies Opposites!: Featuring the Teacup Pigs of Pennywell Farm | [
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31,313 | 7 | "Perfect for a summer birthday gift, a travel distraction, or for gathering out on the porch and enjoying a warm evening together." — Geek Dad "Fantastically wacky-cool."  — Kidliterati "Doodle-rific for creative kids."  — Daddy MojoMike Lowery is an illustrator whose work appears in everything from greeting cards to children's books and the Kid's Awesome Activity Calendar. He is a professor of illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design Atlanta. He lives in Decatur, GA.; Title: Doodle Adventures: The Rise of the Rusty Robo-Cat! | [
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31,314 | 5 | Gr 57Look out for what's lurking around every corner. The book is told from the perspective of a cryptozoologist who focuses on the lumberwoods of North America and who recounts many painful and horrifying incidents he witnessed during his years of seeking the most bizarre creatures. He begins with the very dangerous hodag, a rhinoceros critter with a bull horn and a spiny back. Things don't go well when traveling shysters set up a tent claiming to have captured the fierce hodag. Instead, they regale paying customers with sinister hodag tales and play a recorded hodag sound. Eventually, the real thing ruins their scheme with disastrous consequences. Tales of other creatures, such as the leprocaun, not only deliver vile results but also eerily tickle the funny bone. Another creature featured here is the cactus cat, related to beavers because he was once cornered by a wolverine and forced to run up a tree for safety. Also referred to as a wampus cat, he now has a spiked ball at the end of his tail, which he uses to slash unsuspecting victims who don't realize they are riddled with holes until they eat a meal and it pours out of multiple openings in their bellies. These tales demand to be savored in all their weirdness and gore. The tongue-in-cheek humor will keep readers engaged. Touted as examples of beasts from American folklore, each feral varmint is elaborately illustrated in black and white. The book concludes with a quick go-to guide of fearsome facts to aid in identifying any of these creatures that readers may meet in the wild. A captivating collection for fans of Alvin Schwartz's Scary Tales to Tell in the Dark, this is also ideal for those looking for something fresh, creative, and deliciously creepy. VERDICT Outstanding faux-lore creature tales that will blow away middle school readers.Julie Shatterly, W. A. Bess Elementary School, Gastonia, NC; Title: Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods: 20 Chilling Tales from the Wilderness | [
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31,315 | 15 | Gr 5 UpConnolly, author of over 30 other books for children and young adults (most on similar topics), provides the details on a number of historically epic disasters in engineering. From the Titanic and Leaning Tower of Pisa to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, Connolly explains the possible errors that led to disastrous results. Thirty-three experiments allow readers to examine for themselves what may cause a tower to collapse, a ship to spill enormous amounts of oil into the water, and more. Two-color cartoon images accompany the historical accounts and activities; however, these images tend to skew on the younger side. Each project includes simple steps and explains its relation to the disaster it means to mimic. With ever-advancing technology present in the lives of readers, this text provides the chance for aspiring architects, engineers, and other problem solvers to understand past mistakes before building future wonders. Parents, children, and educators can turn to this book for quick problems to solve. After understanding the flaws that led to disaster, students could then attempt to create their own structures or vehicles with a better understanding of the engineering behind them. VERDICT Public and school libraries should consider this light, STEAM-based collection of projects for purchase.Sarah Knutson, American Canyon Middle School, CA; Title: The Book of Massively Epic Engineering Disasters: 33 Thrilling Experiments Based on History's Greatest Blunders (Irresponsible Science) | [
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31,316 | 6 | THE STORY BEHIND WHO WINS?; Title: Who Wins?: 100 Historical Figures Go Head-to-Head and You Decide the Winner! | [
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31,317 | 14 | Rufus Butler Seder is an optical genius whose first significant invention was Lifetiles, glass-walled murals that appear to come to life when the viewer walks by. Hes installed them at the Smithsonian, SeaWorld, Union Station, and other museums, aquariums, train stations, and ocean liners around the world. Next came Scanimation, and his company EyeThink, Inc., a business that produces a line of toys and gifts using technologies hes invented. Mr. Seder lives in Boston, Massachusetts.; Title: Santa!: A Scanimation Picture Book | [
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31,318 | 12 | Workman Publishing Company has been producing award-winning calendars, cookbooks, parenting guides, and childrens titles, as well as gardening, humor, self-help, and business books, since 1968. From our What to Expect pregnancy and parenting series and Page-A-Day Calendars to the iconic 1,000 Places to See Before You Die and Brain Quest children's products, our wide range of high-quality non-fiction titles and products inspire, educate, and entertain readers around the globe.; Title: Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades 1 & 2 | [
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31,319 | 15 | Gr 36This latest entry by Masoff features 37 alphabetically arranged entries on gross topics, from arachnids to zits. A brief introduction familiarizes readers with the scientific method and encourages them to follow safety guidelines. In addition, the author explains the "ick-speriments," "ick-tivities," and "ick-splorations" students will encounter. Most of the activities are labeled as such. Each appears in a boxed area with a clock that indicates the time needed to complete the project. A smaller boxed area lists the items required to complete the task. A numbered set of instructions direct students on how to complete the project. Many conclude with a "What Just Happened" section that discusses the science behind the result that was observed. The activities and experiments include making slime, collecting data on family trash production, and creating a mold zoo. The explorations are made up of activities such as going on a bug hunt and changing the color or smell of one's urine by eating certain foods. The writing is comical while still informative. The layout is busy, with photographs and cartoon drawings of silly and outrageous images on every spread. VERDICT A fun and educational read for enthusiasts of all things icky.Maren Ostergard, King County Library System, Issaquah, WA; Title: Oh, Ick!: 114 Science Experiments Guaranteed to Gross You Out! | [
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31,320 | 2 | “Rowdy cardio for kiddos.” – Publishers Weekly  The Philadelphia-based duo LOLLY AND YOYO are YVONNE KUSTERS, founder and owner of Let’s Play Today®, an organization whose mission is to inspire children, fitness professionals, and teachers to make fitness fun and playful, and LOLLY HOPWOOD, a musician who has been performing for both children and grownups on well-respected stages for more than 16 years. Together, they perform interactive live music and fitness shows to inspire kids toward healthy living. LUKE FLOWERS is an award-winning illustrator and the founder of Luke Flowers Creative, an illustration and animation studio in Colorado Springs, Colorado.; Title: Move! | [
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31,321 | 13 | The educational swiss army knife of sticker books. ThePaint by Stickers projects.provide number recognition and matching practices for older kids and an introduction to numbers and matching for the littles.Its an active craft which is also a puzzle. Sound cool? It is. GeekDad "This book is genius! It's a paint-by-number book meets sticker book meets Tanagrams. Perfect for working on fine motor skills and spatial orientation!"Parents Workman Publishing Company has been producing award-winning calendars, cookbooks, parenting guides, and childrens titles, as well as gardening, humor, self-help, and business books, since 1968. From our What to Expect pregnancy and parenting series and Page-A-Day Calendars to the iconic 1,000 Places to See Before You Die and Brain Quest children's products, our wide range of high-quality non-fiction titles and products inspire, educate, and entertain readers around the globe.; Title: Paint by Sticker Kids: Zoo Animals: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time! | [
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31,323 | 13 | Paint Your Masterpiece with Stickers! Step 1: Find the sticker Step 2: Peel the sticker Step 3: Place the sticker and watch your painting come to life! Includes everything you need to make ten sticker paintings on sturdy card stock. Plus, all the pages are perforatedmaking it easy to tear out each finished work to frame and share!Workman Publishing Company has been producing award-winning calendars, cookbooks, parenting guides, and childrens titles, as well as gardening, humor, self-help, and business books, since 1968. From our What to Expect pregnancy and parenting series and Page-A-Day Calendars to the iconic 1,000 Places to See Before You Die and Brain Quest children's products, our wide range of high-quality non-fiction titles and products inspire, educate, and entertain readers around the globe.; Title: Paint by Sticker Kids: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time | [
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31,324 | 12 | 4th Grade Level Math Workbook Featuring Star Wars; Title: Star Wars Workbook: 4th Grade Math (Star Wars Workbooks) | [
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31,325 | 18 | Gr 48The second book in this interactive nonfiction series is just as compelling as the first. Readers are introduced to Victor Dowd, a sergeant in World War II who was part of the little-known organization called the Ghost Army: a group of artists and sound engineers who used camouflage, inflatable tanks, sound effects, and more to trick the Germans and help the Allied forces win the war. The book is interspersed with images, many full-page, and uses a generous font size, both of which make it a quick, accessible read. Despite the trim size, the story is packed full of details that will amaze readers. A historical note and short bibliography are included in which the author explains how the fictionalized text was based on real interviews and letters. There are also interactive elements; students are encouraged to use spycraft materials included in the book to crack a code and solve a mystery. Answers to the clues are printed at the end (and will be sealed in the final version of the book). Unraveling the clues is tricky and will require close reading and a careful examination of all images. Reluctant readers and kids engaged by puzzles will love working through the mysteries. VERDICT Libraries may need to consider how to ensure the spycraft materials are returned with each use, as these materials are essential for decoding the clues. An engaging work of historical fiction that will entice young history buffs and reluctant readers.Laura Gardner, Dartmouth Middle School, MA"With interestingly written, approachable text, black-and-white illustrations, and varied fonts, this second in the Spy on History series will captivate a wide range of readers." — Booklist "This is a fascinating story and one kids and adults will find interesting." — The Write Stuff   "If you have a history or spy buff in your life, hand this book to him or her." — Prose and Kahn   "I absolutely loved this book. If you like WWII history or little known history, you should check this book out!" — Rattle the Pages "It's literally an interactive experience that even my middle school kids thoroughly enjoyed. In fact, they've both voiced their anticipation for the next installment." — Kidliterati "This series is a fun way to introduce readers to codes and codebreaking without making it too difficult. Even readers who have cracked a few codes in their time will enjoy one more opportunity to spin a cipher wheel and work out a message. Maybe they'll even be inspired to create their own!" — Mad About MG History "Exciting, entertaining, and educational...this unique and clever book is all these things! Middle-grade readers will be captivated by the fascinating history of the Ghost Army and will have a blast deciphering puzzles and clues using the tools provided within the book." — Word Spelunker "There are a lot of tensions in the book --- between art as passion and art as a war tactic, excitement over the Germans aiming their guns at the Ghost Army and fear at the army’s defenselessness --- which makes this book a true page-turner. This perfectly paced tale of bravery and deception is perfect for any lover of history and wannabe spy!" — Kidsreads.com  ; Title: Spy on History: Victor Dowd and the World War II Ghost Army | [
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31,326 | 12 | Workman Publishing Company has been producing award-winning calendars, cookbooks, parenting guides, and childrens titles, as well as gardening, humor, self-help, and business books, since 1968. From our What to Expect pregnancy and parenting series and Page-A-Day Calendars to the iconic 1,000 Places to See Before You Die and Brain Quest children's products, our wide range of high-quality non-fiction titles and products inspire, educate, and entertain readers around the globe.Mm Circle each object that begins with m. [pictured: muffin, mouse, rabbit, map, flower] Write an uppercase M to complete each word.March ay onday Write an lowercaseMto complete each word. man at ud m m Upon completion, add this sticker to your path on the map!; Title: Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades K & 1 | [
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31,327 | 12 | Workman Publishing Company has been producing award-winning calendars, cookbooks, parenting guides, and childrens titles, as well as gardening, humor, self-help, and business books, since 1968. From our What to Expect pregnancy and parenting series and Page-A-Day Calendars to the iconic 1,000 Places to See Before You Die and Brain Quest children's products, our wide range of high-quality non-fiction titles and products inspire, educate, and entertain readers around the globe.; Title: Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades 3 & 4 | [
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31,328 | 1 | Stephan Lomp has been writing and illustrating books with publishers in Germany, the UK, France, Spain, and the United States since 1996.He lives with hisfamilyin Dsseldorf, Germany.; Title: Indestructibles: Baby Animals | [
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31,329 | 1 | PreS-KThe chickens know that something odd is going on. A duck wearing gigantic monster feet? Pumpkins with eerie faces? Their anxiety mounts until a friend pops up to reassure them: "Relax, silly chickens! It's Halloween." This bite-size board book is infused with the sense of whimsy that fans of the author's work have grown to appreciate. She pairs readable text in verse with winsome, thick-lined, round-eyed illustrations to create a delightful introduction to this potentially frightening holiday. Readers will love the cast of enticing creaturesa pig wearing a chicken suit, a large elephant in a mouse costume, a pair of grinning felines in wizard and witch hats, and the soft-bellied chickens (an endearingly expressive bunch, looking around uncertainly and grimacing forlornly)each placed against a simple backdrop. Boynton maintains a slightly eerie mood but keeps everything just gentle enough to appeal to the intended audience. VERDICT A great addition to board book collections, especially where Halloween titles are needed. Kids anticipating their first Halloween will be easily convinced, along with the initially nervous poultry, that the upcoming holiday is full of spooky fun.Mahnaz Dar, School Library Journal“Kids anticipating their first Halloween will be easily convinced....that the upcoming holiday is full of spooky fun.” —School Library Journal “The pigs are cute, and the coloring and illustrations evoke a warmth...emphasizing all the fun Halloween has to offer. An excellent, rounded effort from a creator who knows how to deliver. (Board book. 1-3)”—Kirkus Reviews“With humorous rhymes and boisterous, expressive drawings, “EEK! Halloween!” is a treat.” —The Washington Post  ; Title: Eek! Halloween! (Boynton on Board) | [
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31,330 | 2 | Adah Nuchi spent her summers at camp where she learned (almost) everything she needed to know about being a woman. A former childrens book editor, she is now a freelance writer.; Title: Bunk 9's Guide to Growing Up: Secrets, Tips, and Expert Advice on the Good, the Bad, and the Awkward | [
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31,331 | 12 | 4th Grade Reading and Writing Workbook featuring Star Wars; Title: Star Wars Workbook: 4th Grade Reading and Writing (Star Wars Workbooks) | [
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31,332 | 4 | Stephan Lomp has been writing and illustrating books with publishers in Germany, the UK, France, Spain and the United States since 1996. He lives with his family in Düsseldorf, Germany.; Title: Indestructibles: Things That Go! | [
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31,333 | 11 | Kindergarten-Grade 5?From each of 26 countries comes an example of a game played on a sidewalk, outside, or in a large indoor venue. Equipment needs are simple, varying from chalk to jump ropes to jacks or stones. Directions are clearly and succinctly written. Each double-page spread includes a brief note about the country of origin, a world map showing its location, and a description of the game with illustrations. An added treat is the occasional language boxes giving common phrases, such as the days of the week or numbers, in that nation's language. An index classifies the activities by continent and age and number of players. The bibliography is extensive, listing books about the places and about games of the world. All in all, a bright and colorful resource for multicultural studies.?Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 3^-5. A good resource for teachers looking for new slants on other cultures, this colorful book introduces children's "sidewalk" games from 26 countries around the world. Each double-page spread includes a brief, sometimes disjointed introduction to the country, a world map indicating the country's location, and an explanation of the game and its rules. Some spreads also include vocabulary and pronunciation commonly used by children as they play the game. The line-and-wash illustrations show the equipment used in the game; decorative borders are loosely representative of each culture. Appended along with the bibliography are indexes that classify the games by age, continent, number of players, and whether they are indoor or outdoor. For more on the topic, see Mary Lankford's books, Hopscotch around the World (1993) and Jacks around the World (1996). Carolyn Phelan; Title: Sidewalk Games Around The Wrld | [
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31,334 | 2 | Grade 1-3-A young boy from the United States learns about another culture while he visits a prospective pen pal in Japan. Kenji and his Uncle Akira introduce the narrator and his older brother, Elliot, to kendo, the delicacy of eel, the tea ceremony, and the O-bon festival. It is not clear why Elliot or Kenji put up with the narrator, who is unpleasant and just short of being rude throughout most of the book. He refers to his brother as "Idiot" and shows him little respect. Japanese phrases are incorporated into the narrative and most are explained within the text or by context. Miyake's full-color illustrations accurately portray the interior of a Japanese home, the moss garden of a temple, lush rice fields next to the train tracks, and a busy Tokyo street. The biggest difficulty lies in the book's appeal. Traveling abroad and appreciating other cultures might interest older elementary school readers, but the book looks too young for that audience. In addition, London's text is so brief that Japanese culture can only be treated superficially. A disappointing offering.Robin L. Gibson, Muskingum County Library System, Zanesville, OHCopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.An exuberant picture book in which an American boy and his big brother, Elliot, visit Japan for the summer to stay with a pen pal, Kenji, they have never seen. The first-person story tells exactly what kids might ask: that when you answer the phone in Japan, you say "Moshi moshi!" and that you can eat eels and drink tea, and sleep on futons on the floor. Although Kenji lives on a mandarin orange farm, the boys stay first with his uncle Akira in Tokyo ("a gadzillion people"), where Akira is a kendo master. They also visit Kyoto, watch beisu boru (baseball) on TV and participate in a tea ceremony and in a summer festival for the dead, where they dance barefoot on the beach. "Everything in Japan [is] so different from here. Yet really the same. It's hard to explain," says our hero, in the natural kid way London has captured so neatly. Miyake's paintings are richly detailed, colorful snapshots of Japanese cities and countryside, with the boys in kendo gear or in yukata (summer kimonos), learning to bow and exchanging gifts. Her clear, unmuddied palette encompasses the green of Kyoto and the countryside, the boys' blue jeans and multihued T-shirts, and the limpid light inside the teahouse and on the beach. A fine, funny, and thoughtful answer to "What's it like to visit Japan?" GraceAnne A. DeCandido; Title: Moshi Moshi | [
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31,335 | 18 | Gr 5-7--Useful, solid information for report writers. Each of these titles introduces the history and culture of an empire that was influential in the development of Mesopotamia. They all begin with the same chapter describing the prehistoric tribal origins that led to the rise of more powerful, organized city-states and cultures during the early history of the Middle East. Subsequent chapters focus on the rise and ultimate demise of the specific empire. The texts are lucid, smoothly written, and easy to understand. Large type; open pages; and frequent use of maps, full-color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations of artifacts and architecture enhance the readability and usefulness of these titles. Topics covered include daily life and customs of different classes; social roles; notable rulers and their accomplishments; advances made in law, the arts, agriculture, and sciences; and factors leading to the decline of that empire. A good complement to these books is Clarice Swisher's The Ancient Near East (Lucent, 1995), which does a commendable job of tying these Mesopotamian cultures together, giving readers better insight into the development of early Middle Eastern civilization up to the conquest by Alexander the Great.Cynthia M. Sturgis, Ledding Library, Milwaukee, ORCopyright 1998 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Assyrians (The Cradle of Civilization) | [
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31,336 | 16 | Long outshadowed in the counting-book genre by their single-digit predecessors, numerals 10 through 20 get their day in the sun when 11 friendly-looking, swimsuit-clad bears turn a trip to the beach into a numbers game. Yektai (What's Missing) debuts as an illustrator in this clever exercise, which involves counting 13 towels, 15 sandwiches, 18 pails, etc. Each pair of numbers is introduced with a corresponding number of objects, followed by a double-page spread showing the objects in surfside context. Winsome and carefree watercolor (of course) illustrations have obvious kid appeal. Ages 3-5. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.Kindergarten-Grade 1?A counting book for youngsters who need more practice with the numbers after 10. In this title, 11 bears spend a day at the beach, arriving with 10 umbrellas. The objects to be counted, arranged in rows for easy counting, and the numbers are followed by wordless double-page spreads of the bears' activities. There, the items-14 popsicles, 15 sandwiches, 16 shells, 17 fish, etc.- have been dispersed, making it a game to find and count them. In the case of the first 2 numbers, the 11 bears are shown setting up the umbrellas and swimming. The whimsical watercolor drawings are fun and realistic, portraying warm family scenes. A good selection for counting sections as well as useful for story times about the beach and summer.?Marsha McGrath, Clearwater Public Library, FLCopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Bears At The Beach | [
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31,337 | 20 | It would be a pity if the title of this well-designed, useful book restricted its sale to Jewish families. Aside from the value of using fun activities to impart to non-Jewish kids a little knowledge about Jewish culture, these fun, easy-to-assemble crafts would be engaging for any child in the 3-to-12 range. The text, though addressed to children, has the supervising hand of an adult in mind. Over 50 projects are grouped under the different Jewish holidays, and they range in difficulty from a Challah cover (basically, two pieces of colored paper with some slits cut in them) to a Moses and the Ten Commandments figurine for Shavuot (Feast of the Weeks, celebrating the harvest season in Israel) that requires over a dozen items for assembly. Other possibilities include a fearsome paper-bag Haman Shaker ("Give Haman a good shaking this Purim--he deserves it!") and an amusing Jonah and the Whale bath toy made from nothing but a plastic soda bottle and a piece of plastic grocery bag. Artful, colorful illustrations by Melinda Levine enliven this creative, accessible guide to Jewish holiday crafts. (Ages 3 and older) --Richard FarrPreSchool-Grade 5?A great resource for Jewish families, educators, and those promoting multiculturalism in their curriculum. Each of the 10 sections focuses on a holiday and offers introductory information about that particular celebration and step-by-step instructions for several related crafts. Colorful collage illustrations accompany the text and help to clarify the directions. Most projects utilize materials that can be found around the house and are easy enough for elementary school children to create independently. Making a Kiddush cup for the Sabbath, a decorative fruit and vegetable hammock for Sukkot, and a flag for Simchat Torah are among the crafts included. Although similar books are available, Ross's clearly presented directions that produce attractive finished products should be a hit.?Rachel Fox, Port Washington Public Library, Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Jewish Holiday Craft Book,The | [
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31,338 | 15 | Gr 4 UpConnolly's appealing collection of hands-on experiments illustrates many of the science principles at work in athletics. The work consists of seven well-organized chapters of clearly described activities. The format for each experiment is consistent, beginning with a heading that notes the specific sport involved and estimated amount of time needed to complete the project. The smooth writing style and engaging content enliven the learning process and will even enlist the participation of those not scientifically inclined. The cartoonish artwork also adds touches of humor. Each experiment is wrapped up with a concluding explanatory section discussing the science involved and how it relates to a given sport. Examples of science concepts covered include Boyle's law, centripetal force, conservation of energy, kinetic energy, Newton's laws of motion, and surface tension. Students can conduct these experiments on their own. However, some activities do require adult help or supervision (safety cautions are provided throughout). Teachers, too, will find a wealth of material to enhance classroom lessons or physical education classes. VERDICT A worthy purchase for all libraries, especially for schools.Lynn Vanca, Freelance Librarian, Akron, OH; Title: The Book of Wildly Spectacular Sports Science: 54 All-Star Experiments (Irresponsible Science) | [
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31,339 | 18 | Grade 5-7?Useful, solid information for report writers. Each of these titles introduces the history and culture of an empire that was influential in the development of Mesopotamia. They all begin with the same chapter describing the prehistoric tribal origins that led to the rise of more powerful, organized city-states and cultures during the early history of the Middle East. Subsequent chapters focus on the rise and ultimate demise of the specific empire. The texts are lucid, smoothly written, and easy to understand. Large type; open pages; and frequent use of maps, full-color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations of artifacts and architecture enhance the readability and usefulness of these titles. Topics covered include daily life and customs of different classes; social roles; notable rulers and their accomplishments; advances made in law, the arts, agriculture, and sciences; and factors leading to the decline of that empire. A good complement to these books is Clarice Swisher's The Ancient Near East (Lucent, 1995), which does a commendable job of tying these Mesopotamian cultures together, giving readers better insight into the development of early Middle Eastern civilization up to the conquest by Alexander the Great.?Cynthia M. Sturgis, Ledding Library, Milwaukee, ORCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Sumerians (The Cradle of Civilization) | [
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31,340 | 18 | Gr 5-7--Useful, solid information for report writers. Each of these titles introduces the history and culture of an empire that was influential in the development of Mesopotamia. They all begin with the same chapter describing the prehistoric tribal origins that led to the rise of more powerful, organized city-states and cultures during the early history of the Middle East. Subsequent chapters focus on the rise and ultimate demise of the specific empire. The texts are lucid, smoothly written, and easy to understand. Large type; open pages; and frequent use of maps, full-color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations of artifacts and architecture enhance the readability and usefulness of these titles. Topics covered include daily life and customs of different classes; social roles; notable rulers and their accomplishments; advances made in law, the arts, agriculture, and sciences; and factors leading to the decline of that empire. A good complement to these books is Clarice Swisher's The Ancient Near East (Lucent, 1995), which does a commendable job of tying these Mesopotamian cultures together, giving readers better insight into the development of early Middle Eastern civilization up to the conquest by Alexander the Great.Cynthia M. Sturgis, Ledding Library, Milwaukee, ORCopyright 1998 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Babylonians (The Cradle of Civilization) | [
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31,341 | 15 | Grade 1-3?A cursory look at the subject. Very little text is included on each double-page spread and it is, for the most part, straightforward and unpretentious. Children may not quite understand completely how using refuse in a home garden works, but they will grasp the main concept. A final page provides questions and answers about composting and suggests a simple experiment. Hariton's watercolors are almost too attractive to fit the purpose. With their busy borders, attention to fine detail, and glorious blending of color, the pages seem to promise poetry that the text does not deliver. Nonetheless, the book is a real pleasure to look at and offers an adequate introduction to a sound environmental practice.?Rosie Peasley, Empire Union School District, Modesto, CACopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Compost! | [
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31,342 | 15 | Kindergarten-Grade 2-Ross is a proven veteran of children's crafts. This title rounds out her seasonal collection with 29 imaginative, easy-to-do, and fun activities. The clear instructions are accompanied by colorful illustrations. Besides a snowman pin, an icy sun catcher, and a lace snowflake, there are ideas for specific holidays such as a dreidel, Martin Luther King Jr. Day banners, reindeer and groundhog puppets, bird valentines, and Purim treat holders. An excellent choice for winter programs.Jennifer J. Gallant, Cleveland Public Library, OH Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Crafts To Make In The Winter (Crafts for All Seasons) | [
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31,343 | 1 | Spider's silk is one of the strongest natural materials in the world: a single strand is stronger than a thread of steel. This book tells of a day in the life of a common garden spider as she spins her gossamer web, hunts for prey and explores.Award-winning author Linda Glaser is the author of many books for children including Hoppy Hanukkah! and Mrs. Greenberg's Messy Hanukkah. She lives in Duluth, Minnesota. www.lindaglaserauthor.com; Title: Spectacular Spiders (Linda Glaser's Classic Creatures) | [
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31,344 | 14 | ELLEN JACKSON was born and raised in southern California. As a teenager, she always wished her feet were small and delicate, and tried to cram them into shoes that were several sizes too small. Later, when she read the story of Cinderella to her kindergarten classes, she wondered how anyone could run in glass slippers, much less dance in them.Now the author of several books for children, Ellen lives in Santa Barbara, California, where she has gladly forgotten the recipes for dozens of ways to make tuna casserole.; Title: The Winter Solstice | [
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31,345 | 12 | Workman Publishing Company has been producing award-winning calendars, cookbooks, parenting guides, and childrens titles, as well as gardening, humor, self-help, and business books, since 1968. From our What to Expect pregnancy and parenting series and Page-A-Day Calendars to the iconic 1,000 Places to See Before You Die and Brain Quest children's products, our wide range of high-quality non-fiction titles and products inspire, educate, and entertain readers around the globe.; Title: Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades 2 & 3 | [
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31,346 | 0 | Grade 3-5. My Napoleon expresses the special relationship between the legendary French General, Napoleon Bonaparte, and an English girl, Betsy Balcombe. Napoleon spent his last years as a guest in her father's home on the island of St. Helena after his defeat in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Through this story based on excerpts from her journals, readers become acquainted with the man who was once the great emperor. Betsy describes her apprehension about sharing her home with the V.I.P.N. (Very Important Prisoner, Napoleon): "Papa says he is a demon, so perhaps he has a very long, pointed tail with poison on the end. I must keep my distance!" Her dread is short-lived, however, as Betsy begins to befriend the once mighty man. Indeed, he becomes a virtual playmate acting as mischievous as any child. Brighton's exquisitely crafted watercolor illustrations recount the dress and architecture of the day; they are truly descriptive if a bit stylized. The double-page spreads contribute to the sense that readers are unfolding a rediscovered time and place. However, the book is limited to one very specific period as seen through the eyes of a young girl. Children old enough to be familiar with the general's life will find the chatty text and childlike selection of incidents unappealing, and it's unlikely that younger children will get much out of this offering.?Amelia Kalin, Valley Cottage Library, NYCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.A look at Napoleon through the eyes of a real child, Betsy Balcombe, in whose home Napoleon lived when he was exiled to St. Helena. Betsy wrote about Napoleon in her journal, and it is this account that Brighton (Mozart, 1990, etc.) uses as the basis for her story. The details have the ring of truth to them: Betsy is terrified of the emperor until she discovers he is tiny--``no bigger than me!'' He teases her and takes her for a ride in his carriage, is pleased that she will speak French with him, and plies her with sugar bonbons until she is sick all over the carpet. When the family returns to England, Betsy is sorry to leave him behind. Scenes from a child's perspective are given bright, hyper-realistic colors that seem to drench the characters in the last rays of the setting sun. Children will enjoy the story whether they know of Napoleon or not, and will be surprised in coming years to meet a rather different fellow in the annals of European history. (chronology) (Picture book. 6-8) -- Copyright 1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.; Title: My Napoleon | [
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31,347 | 5 | Grade 3-6?A handsomely illustrated book that serves as a useful antidote to the Disney interpretation of the Greek hero's life. It tells of Hercules's birth (his semi-divine origin earned him Hera's hatred, thus dooming him to tragedy) and death, but focuses on the famous labors he performed as penance for slaying his wife and children in a Hera-induced fit of madness. The story sticks fairly closely to the myths as set forth in Edith Hamilton's Mythology (Little, Brown, 1950), although the lion that provides him the signature pelt was not the Nemean lion of his second labor as here, but an earlier beast, the Thespian lion (ancient Greece seems to have been fairly infested with lions). The hero's personality comes through, especially his impulsiveness, which often causes harm to those he loves, as does his strength and physical courage. Balit's illustrations are stylized and powerful, done in rich colors and metallic gold ink. For some reason, she portrays Hercules with his upper arms and torso encircled with black bindings, perhaps to emphasize his muscles; his face, however, seems broodingly introspective, showing him as the tragic figure he was. Both Doris Gates's Mightiest of Mortals (Viking, 1984) and Bernard Evslin's Hercules (Morrow, 1984; o.p.) give more depth and detail to the hero's life; however, they lack the full-color illustrations that make this retelling so appealing.?Pam Gosner, formerly at Maplewood Memorial Library, NJCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 4^-6. This fully illustrated, large-format book tells the life story of Hercules, concentrating on the 12 tasks he performed for King Eurystheus. Unlike other recent books on the Greek hero, this account does not ignore or merely list some of the adventures, but devotes a chapter to each of the feats, known collectively as the 12 labors of Hercules. Colorful and quite stylized, the illustrations are decorative and at times dramatic, if rather cold. They tend to disengage readers' sympathies from Hercules, while the text has the opposite effect. A good choice for mythology collections. Carolyn Phelan; Title: Twelve Labors Of Hercules, The | [
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31,348 | 5 | Grade 1-4?Ancient Chinese astronomers devised a zodiac based on a repeating 12-year cycle, with each year named for an animal. There are varying explanations for why it begins with the Year of the Rat and continues through ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, and the rest, ending with the Year of the Pig. This atypical variant, for which no source is given, is presented as a tale told in formal, adjectival language by an elderly Chinese woman to her small granddaughter. Events unfold at a leisurely pace as the 12 animals participate in a race across a desert, a forest, a mountain range, and a sea. The race is set in motion by the Great Buddha, and its destination is the utopian Jade City. The story departs from more familiar versions by celebrating friendship, cooperation, and self-sacrifice among the animals who finish the race behind the conniving rat. The lengthy text is overshadowed by the art, painted in rich colors on a grand scale. Huang's illustrations resemble oil paintings by old masters?Turner and Rubens come to mind?and seem to belong in a gilded frame on the wall of an art gallery rather than on the pages of a picture book. An explanation of the Chinese zodiac and a description of the characteristics of each animal sign are appended. This production is more suited to a coffee table than a storyhour; Ed Young's Cat and Rat (Holt, 1995) remains the best all-around version of the story.?Margaret A. Chang, North Adams State College, Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 3^-6. Although the true origins of the Chinese zodiac remain a mystery, this lovely book presents one of the fables associated with its creation. Here, a grandmother teaches her young granddaughter the importance of the order of the animals in the zodiac and how the order came to be determined--through a great race. As the story unfolds, it is clear that there are more important qualities and personal attributes than speed or cleverness as the animals compete for place. Lavishly and beautifully illustrated, the picture-book format serves the story well, giving visual form to the sometimes difficult concepts of friendship, loyalty, and ethical behavior. This well-told fable is not only an interesting story but also a fine introduction to the Chinese zodiac; included are explanations of the zodiac and each of the 12 animals' characteristics and symbolism. Shelle Rosenfeld; Title: Great Race, The (Chinese Legends Trilogy) | [
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31,349 | 15 | Grade 3-5?Twenty-nine craft projects with autumn themes, including a school bus picture frame, a fall tree lapel pin, a soft sculpture pumpkin, a leaf-print banner, and a tree puppet that changes color. Two projects can also be used for Jewish holidays. Some of the activities are easy, but others may take several tries before catching on to the techniques or getting the right effect. A few of the crafts, specifically the Columbus Day and Thanksgiving party hats, are attractive and can be done by younger children if the materials are precut. The full-color drawings are clear, helpful, cheerful, and encouraging. This is a creative book that will be used by children, especially those with a natural flair for crafts. Teachers and scout leaders will also appreciate it.?Marcia W. Posner, Holocaust Memorial and Educational Center of Nassau County, Glen Cove, Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Crafts To Make In The Fall (Crafts for All Seasons) | [
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31,350 | 12 | Grade 1-2-Packard and Murdocca have joined forces to explain and illustrate big numbers to children. The result is a vibrant, oversized book featuring two kids and a dog and cat that always have something to say. Beginning with a single pea on a plate to illustrate "one," the book moves to 10, 100, 1000, 10,000 peas, etc. The green pile continues to grow on the plate, spilling over the tabletop, out the door, across the yard, and, ultimately, into a huge mountain of a quadrillion peas. The visual impact is comical and impressive, clearly conveying the idea of large sums. Additional information, in the form of dialogue balloons and insets, can be confusing, as can the illustrations of fleas, sand, mice, and ladybugs used to emphasize distance and size. Numerical powers of 10 are also introduced and children will quickly understand the relationship between the exponent and the number of zeros. Other complicated ideas are conveyed, such as infinity, some more successfully than others. A fun introduction to an interesting concept.Lee Bock, Glenbrook Elementary School, Pulaski, WI Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.At just over 9-by-13 inches, this book will be a standout on the math shelves, where its very size will hint at its subject: big numbers. A boy and his dog stare at a pea on a plate, then 10 peas, 100 (a small serving), 1,000 (a plate full), 10,000 (a pan full), and so on up to a million, billion, trillion peas (a ball the size of Earth). Starting with a million, the text introduces exponents. Although the scientific notation is more useful with large numbers, the concept might be more understandable if first explained with 10, 100, and 1,000. Still, this is no textbook but a rollicking, cartoon-style expression of big numbers shown in different ways. Besides the ever-expanding pile of peas, children can imagine a billion mice stretching around the world, ten billion bacteria that "could fit in a pea," and an infinite number of pencils, needed to draw "an infinite number of peas." Bright and sassy, Murdocca's line-and-wash illustrations create an atmosphere of fun that could break through all but the strongest math anxiety. Carolyn Phelan --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.; Title: Big Numbers | [
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31,351 | 12 | Workman Publishing Company has been producing award-winning calendars, cookbooks, parenting guides, and childrens titles, as well as gardening, humor, self-help, and business books, since 1968. From our What to Expect pregnancy and parenting series and Page-A-Day Calendars to the iconic 1,000 Places to See Before You Die and Brain Quest children's products, our wide range of high-quality non-fiction titles and products inspire, educate, and entertain readers around the globe.; Title: Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades 5 & 6 | [
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31,352 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1-In a design style similar to Ed Emberley's Go Away, Big Green Monster (Little, Brown, 1993), this picture book shows the denizens of the rain forest as they settle in for the night. Beginning with a little bug and gradually progressing to larger animals, such as cranky crocodile and terrible tiger, each creature opens its mouth and yawns. As they get bigger so does the gaping, cutaway mouth that offers hints about the larger characters to come. The white text grows with the animals on the left-hand page and wraps around the unique shapes of the cutaway black pages. The text of the previous pages remains visible through the cutaway portion so that the text about previous animals is repeated as each newcomer comes on the scene. The innovative style works well for this cumulative tale and young listeners are likely to chime in and repeat the phrases aloud. The final double-page spread features a black background with pictures of brightly colored animals' eyes. When a tab is pulled, the eyes change to stars and a quarter moon as the text states that "all the animals closed their sleepy eyes and whispered...good night!" This simply told story with amusing animals in electric colors is an amusing addition.Shawn Brommer, Southern Tier Library System, Painted Post, NY Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Big Yawn, The | [
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31,353 | 21 | Gr. 3^-6. This slim volume in the Fantastic Book Of series introduces gymnastics in a straightforward treatment. The book discusses training, warm-up exercises, classes and practice, attire, equipment, and safety factors. Basic techniques that are used with each piece of equipment or in floor routines are described in easy-to-follow instructions. An eight-page foldout detailing gymnastics as a competitive sport is included for youngsters interested in serious competition. Color photographs and diagrams enhance the readable text. However, the format is busy due to the placement of the many different-size photographs, font sizes, and typefaces that appear on each page, making the text difficult to follow. Aspiring gymnasts will find this overview of the world of balance beams, rings, and parallel bars an adequate choice for their basic informational needs. Glossary appended. April Judge; Title: The Fantastic Book of Gymnastics | [
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31,354 | 15 | PLB 0-7613-0824-5 Future engineers and conductors will enjoy this fun and fact-filled entry in the Cutaway series. Richards introduces the reader-friendly topic of trains, from early steam locomotives to high-speed bullets. Eye-catching, full-color spreads that show cross-sections of train cars reveal the workings of different kinds of engines, as well as the varying degrees of luxury their passenger cars offer. Readers learn that the background of such legendary choo-choos as ``the flying Scotsman,'' and ``the Big Boy. `' Equally fascinating is the information presented on MagLevs, now in use in Europe and Japan. (glossary, index) (Picture book. 7-11) -- Copyright 1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.; Title: Trains (Cutaway) | [
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31,355 | 2 | Grade 1-3?Adults may find this book fun to read aloud. The simple plot revolves around a young girl who is sent to the principal's office when she can't stop speaking in hyphenated slang words; e.g., higgledy-piggledy, mish-mash, nit-wit, etc. As it turns out, her teacher, the school nurse, and the principal seem to come down with the same affliction and, before finding a solution, run through a veritable compendium of hyphenated words and nonsense phrases, most of which rhyme. Those reading aloud should prepare themselves for the inevitable outpouring of similar words from the audience. Murdocca's bled double-page, lively watercolors on oversized pages are chockablock with cartoon characters and details to pore over, adding even more humor to the amusing story. Side-splitting fun.?Barbara McGinn, Oak Hill Elementary School, Severna Park, MDCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Andrew Clements is the author of picture books and novels for young readers, including Because Your Daddy Loves You and the perennial bestseller Frindle. He lives in Baldwin, Maine, and can also be found at www.andrewclements.com.; Title: Double Trouble In Walla Walla | [
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31,356 | 14 | Bold bright graphics, a simple clean design, engaging rhyming text that appeals to young kids, and big pop-ups on each spread; this is the appeal of the Snappy series. Trim the tree and round up the reindeer -- it's the happiest time of the year. And what better way to celebrate than with this happy, snappy pop-up!; Title: Snappy Little Christmas (Snappy Pop-Ups) | [
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31,357 | 1 | This jolly jungle is full of happy Snappy friends. Children will love reading about this colorful cast of animals and encountering a pop-up surprise on every spread. This mini book is a great first pop-up for any child and perfect for little hands to hold. In this captivating jungle adventure kids will meet a friendly parrot, a monkey munching on bananas, a leopard ready to pounce on unassuming skunks, a sleepy lion, and a scary hanging bat.; Title: Jolly Jungle (Happy Snappy Books) | [
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31,358 | 15 | PreSchool-Grade 2-The rain-forest animals are quiet as they listen to the jungle drum. When the beat stops, they slowly fill the silence with their own calls and cries. Insects, frogs, monkeys, and parrots add their sounds to the crescendo before the instrument resumes its song. Then they stop to listen again. Swan layers her cut-paper illustrations to provide a sense of the density and richness of the tropical environment. At first glance, one can glimpse some animals, but closer inspection often reveals additional creatures. Rebecca Emberley's Jungle Sounds (Little, Brown, 1989; o.p.) is similar in the use of cut-paper illustrations and in the concentration on sound. Emberley's straightforward presentation of animals and corresponding sounds will satisfy preschoolers while Jungle Drum could hold the attention of older children as well. The text lacks the rhythmic fun of Gail Jorgensen's Crocodile Beat (Aladdin, 1994). Adults who read Wundrow's text aloud may long for a bit of verbal pizzazz to engage their listeners. The illustrations will have to capture their interest.Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, Mankato Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.All the jungle's a stage for the resounding chittering, chattering, chirping, and croaking sounds of the rainforest creatures. ``The jungle drum talks . . . Ba-da doom. Ba-da doom doom.'' An unseen drum determines the rhythm of the jungle, spreading a hush through the trees and across the water as the animals stop to listen. As the drum goes silent, mosquito, tree frog, wild boar, and jaguar spring to life. Insects are in concert with parrots; the monkeys join the recital until the whole jungle, from canopy to forest floor, is ringing. Hand-painted paper collages lend dimensionality to every forest creature, plant, and tree, alternately concealing and revealing animals, and offering vibrant surprises; these jungle murals buzz with color and texture in an animated and expressive work. (Picture book. 4-7) -- Copyright 1999, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.; Title: Jungle Drum | [
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31,359 | 1 | Bold bright graphics, a simple clean design, engaging rhyming text that appeals to young kids, and big pop-ups on each spread; this is the appeal of the Snappy series. Bugs jump right off the pages of this kid-friendly book. What better way to learn than with this happy, snappy pop-up!; Title: Snappy Little Bugs (Snappy Pop-Ups) | [
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31,360 | 13 | Book by n/a; Title: Wheels On The Bus | [
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31,361 | 16 | Bold bright graphics, a simple clean design, engaging rhyming text that appeals to young kids, and big pop-ups on each spread; this is the appeal of the Snappy series. Teaching children about big and small is fun thanks to this menagerie of opposite surprises. And what better way to learn than with this happy, snappy pop-up!; Title: Snappy Little Opposites (Snappy Pop-Ups) | [
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31,362 | 0 | In the most stylish of this year's beast-based Nativity picture books, arresting, meticulously detailed ink-and-watercolor portraits of animals receive gold accents while varying fonts set off different aspects of the text. One by one, various creatures pledge their services to the baby Jesus sleeping in the nearby manger. Readers won't mind the few rough spots in Ward's (The Hare and the Tortoise) rhyming verse, inspired by a French Christmas carol with roots in the 12th or 13th century; they have plenty to admire in her finely wrought artwork. All ages. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Ages 4-8. The medieval French Christmas carol "The Friendly Beasts," provided the inspiration for this picture book, which includes many more verses about all the animals who bring their own special gifts to the newborn Christ child. The format is festive, large, and lavish, with lots of gold details. On each double-page spread, a full-color painting and a short rhyming verse bring each animal up close. Of course, the donkey, the camels, and the cow are shown, but so are a lion and a bear. From the resplendent peacock, like a star in purple and gold, to the humble woodworm that spares the oak of the precious stall, children will enjoy seeing how the animals bring the whole world into the stable. At the back of the book are the original words and the music of the song. Hazel RochmanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Animals Christmas Carol (Templar Book) | [
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31,363 | 2 | Trudy Harris writes books that both educate and entertain. She has written a number of successful math concept books, including: Pattern Bugs, 20 Hungry Piggies, Jenny Found a Penny, The Clock Struck One, and Tally Cat Keeps Track. Trudy loves reading picture books to her grandchildren and to her students at Temple View Elementary in Idaho Falls, Idaho.; Title: 100 Days Of School (Math Is Fun!) | [
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31,364 | 15 | Gr. 3-5, younger with adult assistance. This compendium draws on Ross and Enright's titles Crafts to Make in the Fall (1998), Crafts to Make in the Winter (1999), Crafts to Make in the Spring (1998), and Crafts to Make in the Summer (1999), reproducing 20 of the 29 double-page spreads from each of the previous volumes. Each spread explains and fully illustrates one seasonal project with materials, step-by-step directions, and decorative borders. As in the original books, these craft ideas look easy and fun for children to make. Unlike the earlier books, this volume has a spiral binding inside paper-covered boards. Though it may not hold up as long as a library binding, this alternative ensures that the pages will lie flat for crafters, protects the paper from tearing, and offers a sturdy spine for Dewey decimal labels. An attractive and economical way to bolster craft collections. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Crafts For All Seasons | [
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31,365 | 15 | Linda Glaser is the award-winning author of over 30 children's books including the Sydney Taylor Award-winning Hannahs Way and Reading Rainbow featured book Our Big Home, An Earth Poem. In addition to teaching and writing, she conducts writing workshops for schoolchildren and adults. She lives in Minnesota.; Title: It's Spring | [
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31,366 | 12 | Brown's (Uncommon Traveler) lyrical narrative chronicles the life of Columcille, born to an Irish king in 521, and his passionate commitment to words and ideas. Though he grew up during the Dark Ages, when the new rulers of Ireland had virtually extinguished education ("Reading and writing were like magic, and the people who knew their secrets as rare as wizards"), Columcille from early childhood loved writing, which he mastered as a student in a monastery. He went on to become a monk as well as a skilled scribe and poet, and founded many monasteries. Brown laces historical facts with anecdotes from legends in his portrayal of this remarkable man, who exiled himself from his homeland after his kinsmen crushed the army of a High King, in defense of a manuscript. Columcille had painstakingly hand-lettered a Psalter (book of Psalms) and the king had ruled that the copy belonged to the owner of the original manuscript. In penitence for the bloodshed, Columcille decided to exile himself from his homeland, and ended up on the Scottish island of Iona, and there founded a monastery. He and the other resident scribes there devoted themselves to transcribing manuscripts, creating books that were then "dispatched, like small boats on a dark and wild sea, to places where reading and writing had been forgotten or ignored." Like the work of his subject, Brown's account also sheds light on an intriguing individual of extraordinary accomplishment. The author's signature stark, muted watercolors seem especially well suited to this hero's life of piety and his historical setting. Ages 5-9. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Grade 3-6-A lyrical picture-book biography of Columcille, or St. Columba, an Irish monk of the sixth century. In an age in which books were a rarity and few people were literate, Columcille was "Prince, scribe, monk, [and] bard." Brown describes his subject's fascination with a rare book of Bible psalms and his secret vow to make an illegal copy. The High King declared that the duplicate manuscript was the property of the owner of the original, and a terrible battle ensued. Although Columcille's army won, the horror of the bloodshed that day caused him to vow to leave Ireland and cross the sea to Scotland. On the island of Iona, he and 12 followers established a monastery and set to work copying other books and illuminated manuscripts. This brief but fascinating story will appeal to bibliophiles and be useful for assignments on European saints and Celtic history. There is a helpful author's note, a sample Roman alphabet, and detailed sketches of bookmaking and a leather boat. The illustrations are soft double-page watercolors that create an impression of green countryside, wild waves, and the windswept shoreline. This is a lovely, intriguing book for special readers.Beth Tegart, Oneida City Schools, NYCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Across a Dark and Wild Sea (Single Titles) | [
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31,367 | 1 | Twig George was inspired to writeSwimming with Sharksafter she spent time studying and swimming with sharks in the Bahamas. She is also the author ofA Dolphin Named Bob,illustrated by Christine Herman Merrill. She lives in Maryland.; Title: Jellies | [
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31,368 | 11 | Snappy Little Farmyard; Title: Snappy Little Farmyard (Snappy Pop-Ups) | [
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31,369 | 1 | Book by Steer, Dug; Title: Pet Parade (Happy Snappy Books) | [
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31,370 | 1 | Who can you find at the Snappy zoo? Tigers, bears, hippos, and more! Five lovable Snappy animals leap off each page in this fun-filled trip to the zoo. This mini pop-up book is perfect for beginning readers and animal lovers alike. Kids will love the bold illustrations and pop-ups of an elephant taking a bath, a tiger hiding behind trees, and hippos opening their huge mouths.; Title: Zany Zoo (Happy Snappy Books) | [
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31,371 | 2 | Grade 1-4-These 11 poems are as diverse in form as the featured creatures. For example, the lines of "If I Were an Egg" are printed in the shape of a large egg on top of the feathered belly-flap of a "Big Daddy" emperor penguin. The California deer mouse is featured in "Mouse Haiku," and "Song of the Night" is a poem in two voices: the male ostrich's and that of a hatching chick. Each selection is superimposed on a double-page illustration (which makes some of the poems difficult to read). The layering of boldly colored, textured, hand-painted paper gives the illustrations a three-dimensional look. The results are dramatic-so much so that the illustrations tend to overwhelm the poems. Full-color photographs of the featured animals and brief notes about the roles of the males (and females) in rearing their young appear at the end. Reading these notes may lead readers back to the poems to enjoy once more how Sidman has presented this information in verse.Carolyn Angus, The Claremont Graduate School, CA Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.Poems about a dozen unusual animal dads are exuberantly illustrated with cut-paper collages. Animals include the arctic wolf, poison-arrow frog, emperor penguin, Nile crocodile, and California deer mouse, among others. Animal lovers will enjoy these animal oddities, which seem surprisingly human in their behavior. In an afterword, the author provides a photograph and brief facts about each animal. Poems are presented in a double-page layout, the text sliding, jumping, swimming, and swinging across the page. Some poems, like the first, "If I Were an Egg," take the shape of the subject, while others, like "Song of the Night," are told in two voices-father ostrich speaks in capital letters and hatching baby ostrich replies in small type. In the most successful poems, the author captures the voice of the subject-for example, in "Egg Business," the Giant Water Bug laments, "Life is tough / when you've got eggs. / Sometimes all I see are eggs! / Heavy, tickly, twisty eggs." In the style of Eric Carle, Swan paints papers, cuts them to form the paper collages, and photographs them to enhance shadows. Collages are most successful when they are kept simple, as in "Flying Lessons," where the gray and white falcons are presented against a solid blue sky, accented with a few wispy white clouds. Sometimes the art distracts from the poems-in "Song of the Night," verses placed on the sand and scribble background are difficult to read, and in "Along the Nile," so many animals and plants swim in and out of the page it is hard to follow the text. Still poems have a bouncy appeal, and illustrations invite repeated examination. (Poetry. 6-9) -- Copyright 2000 Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.; Title: Just Us Two: Poems/Animal Dads | [
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31,372 | 13 | "An art teacher would find this a useful book for introducing artists and their work to a primary audience." -- Library Talk"The selections serve the impressionist through modern works well and conclude that 'nobody sees the world like you.'" -- The Horn Book GuideWhen I was in grade school and we did an art project, kids were divided into two groups: "kids who could draw" and "kids who couldn't". These groups weren't defined by the teacher, they were defined by the kids. I always felt fortunate to be one of the "kids who could draw", but as I grew older I felt bad for the kids who thought they had no artistic talent, because I think all kids do.I think we need to find ways for all kids to stay interested in art, whether they can draw a "realistic" tree or not. Enjoying the creative process is what's important, because every person has his or her own way of looking at things. That's what this book is about, and I hope it spurs at least a few kids to keep doing their own thing with art, no matter what.Bob Raczka; Title: No One Saw | [
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31,373 | 0 | Young detective Flavia Gemina and her sidekicks Jonathan, Nubia and Lupus return in The Secrets of Vesuvius, the second in The Roman Mysteries series after The Thieves of Ostia. Here the quartet travels across the Bay of Naples to spend time with Flavia's uncle near Pompeii. They investigate a potentially treasure-yielding riddle, but when Vesuvius erupts, the friends run for their lives. Ages 11-14.Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 4-7-A mystery set in ancient Rome. When Flavia, Jonathan, Lupus, and Nubia rescue an admiral from a boating accident, he not only rewards them, but he also offers them a riddle that holds the promise of great treasure to anyone who can solve it. He explains that he saw the riddle on the wall of a blacksmith shop and that the blacksmith could help solve it if they can find him. Later, the four friends spend the summer with Flavia's uncle, who lives near Mt. Vesuvius in Pompeii and find Vulcan, the blacksmith. He is an orphan and wants to solve his own mystery of why his parents abandoned him. Just as they are all beginning to figure out these conundrums, the great Vesuvius erupts and they must flee for their lives. The action begins slowly and doesn't really pick up until the volcano starts erupting, about halfway through the book. Also, the mystery element is somewhat confusing and hard to follow. However, the many interesting details about Roman life incorporated into the story provide insight into the period. Readers who are interested in the time as well as fans of the first book in the series, The Thieves of Ostia (Roaring Brook, 2002), may be willing to stick with it until the end.Kristen Oravec, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Strongsville, OHCopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Secret of Vesuvius: The Roman Mysteries, Book II | [
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31,374 | 0 | Gr 2-4-Leaving England in 1637 with his wife, two sons, and a dog, William intends to build a house just like his father's. Good intentions fall aside as the man discovers that the environment in the New World is different and requires new ways of thinking. When summer brings heat, he must dig a cellar to store food or it will rot. The dry autumn forces William to replace the thatch on his roof with shingles that won't catch on fire from chimney sparks. During winter's low temperatures, he finds that he needs a larger fireplace and must pitch the roof at a steeper angle so that it won't collapse under heavy snow. Lessons learned keep the family alive and healthy. Double-page spreads include detailed watercolor paintings on one side and readable text on the other. Each text page also includes a delightful, small pen-and-ink drawing of the boys (and dog) playing, building a lean-to, fishing, watching wild geese, and enjoying the snow. As the narrative tells of the building and rebuilding of the house, the illustrations relate another complementary story. Careful observation of the accurate paintings lends perspective and information on daily life and items from clothing and tools to furniture and children's play. This unusual picture book works on several levels, making it worthy for both recreational reading and as an introduction to the period.-Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, VACopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Ages 5-8. Howard combines social history and a moral on adapting to change in this story of how one early settler's dream of re-creating the house he left behind in England is blasted to bits by the harsh realities of life in the colonies. It's 1637 and William and his family have just arrived in New England. They set about building a thatched-roof cottage like the one they left behind. They are pleased with their new home, but as the seasons change the house must change: the hot New England summer calls for a cellar; the drier climate means cedar shingles on the roof; the snowier, colder winter demands a bigger fireplace. The changes are explained in a way youngsters will easily understand: with each climate change, William's wife exclaims: "Something must be done," and the family solves the problem. Day's engaging watercolors show details of house building and of colonial family life, as clever, black-and-white insets on text pages follow the adventures of William's two sons. A book that is as engaging as it is informative. Connie FletcherCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: William's House | [
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31,375 | 15 | Linda Glaser is the award-winning author of over 30 children's books including the Sydney Taylor Award-winning Hannahs Way and Reading Rainbow featured book Our Big Home, An Earth Poem. In addition to teaching and writing, she conducts writing workshops for schoolchildren and adults. She lives in Minnesota.; Title: It's Winter! (Celebrate the Seasons!) | [
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31,376 | 2 | On an overnight train to see Grandma, a boy traveling with his father takes in the sights and sounds. It's a vintage subject, but Stutson (Prairie Primer A to Z) and Tillotson (Nice Try, Tooth Fairy) mine it astutely. Small sensations and experiences are just as important here as big ones, as they so often are for children: mastering the art of carrying a water-filled paper cup down the rocking aisles receives the same weight as the thrill of speeding through countryside and town. Truncated verse suggests the motion of the train: "Back we go On rattling floors," Stutson writes after the boy has eaten in the dining car, "Car To car Through hissing doors." Her spare tone acts as counterpoint to the glowing lighting and dramatic angles of Tillotson's full-bleed pastels. One of the most telling scenes takes place in the dining car, where the boy is shown wondering at the presentation of an exotic, domed entree; the mirrored surface reflects the server's smiling face. This tribute offers evidence that, when it comes to the romance of train travel, a child's love is here to stay. Ages 4-8. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.reSchool-Grade 1-A ride that will delight train lovers. A young boy boards one of the passenger cars in the country and readers' first views are of passing meadows and farm animals, bridges and tunnels. Soon, night falls, and the locomotive approaches a city where the scenes become those of apartment buildings and an expressway. Inside, there is also much to be fascinated with, including a meal in the dining car and silver sinks in the bathroom. The rhyming text, "Back we go On rattling floors. Car To car Through hissing doors," adds details while conveying the power and the beauty of the train and the wonder and adventure of an all-night ride as seen through the eyes of a child. The large double-page paintings feature a contrast of colors: warm oranges and browns and greens for the countryside and varying shades of blue and gray for the city. A trip every child should experience, even if only through this story.Wanda Meyers-Hines, Ridgecrest Elementary School, Huntsville, ALCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Night Train (Single Titles) | [
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31,377 | 18 | Gr 2-5-Knight was interested in how things worked and in building and inventing. This picture book tells the story of how she came up with the idea to make a safer loom at age 12. Like many children of the 1800s, Mattie worked in a textile mill. She was greatly troubled by the many accidents and even deaths caused by the shuttle or "kiss of death." After several attempts, she designed a stop-motion gadget that changed weaving machines forever. Of course she needed her brother-in-law's help since no one would listen to a girl. She went on to invent 26 more things, including folded, square-bottomed paper bags. The softly colored paintings enhance information given in the text and offer a clear view of the looms. The illustrated glossary furthers this clarification. Subtle humor appears in several spreads. A playful cat hangs on the table in one picture. In another, it plays with a butterfly. In yet another, readers have the cat's view of Mattie as it looks down from the stairs. The account is well told with language and dialogue that bring her story to life. Because of its fictional format, the book will not be a strong source for reports; it is, however, an enjoyable story of a strong young woman.-Carolyn Janssen, Children's Learning Center of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OHCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Gr. 2-5. This inspiring true story of a girl who worked in a nineteenth-century textile mill and invented a critical safety device will be a good resource for social studies classes, and a fine lead-in to Russell Freeman's Kids at Work (1994), which is for a slightly older audience. But the book also stands alone as a fascinating story in picture-book format. At 10, Margaret Knight started working at Amoskeag Mills in Manchester, New Hampshire. At 12, she invented a safety arm, a stop-action device for the textile loom. This invention instantly and dramatically reduced the number of worker injuries and deaths. As she grew older, Margaret invented countless other safety and laborsaving devices, including paper bags with folded-square bottoms. Brill's engaging text presents Knight's life as a story that focus on the intrepid inventor's individuality and determination. An introduction and an afterword provide details about child labor and Knight's career. Colored pencil drawings are realistic, if somewhat cheerful, as they depict factory life. Connie FletcherCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Margaret Knight, Girl Inventor | [
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31,378 | 2 | PreSchool-O'Connell uses rhythmic verses and familiar sound effects to portray a busy toddler's full day. The simple, repetitive text ("The baby goes Yum/The baby goes Yum Yum/The baby goes Yum Yum Yum Yum") will appeal to the very youngest listeners. Featuring bright colors and bold, clunky shapes outlined in black, the uncluttered illustrations perfectly complement the text. The joy of this active child's explorations and the comforting presence of his/her loving mother and father will not be lost on the intended audience.Shelley B. Sutherland, Niles Public Library District, ILCopyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS. From playtime to mealtime, bath time to bedtime, the active toddler in this on-target picture book punctuates a day's activities with beeps, booms, splashes, and other irresistible words. Using bouncy text ("The baby goes Yum / The baby goes Yum Yum / The baby goes Yum Yum Yum Yum"), O'Connell plays on the delighted repetition and experimentation that are hallmarks of language development. Seasoned illustrator Wilson-Max, whose saturated colors and sturdy black outlines have earned him a following among toddlers and preschoolers, humorously extends O'Connell's words; in one scene, enthusiastic "beeps" inspired by a car ride are followed by impish beeps as the baby honks Dad's nose. With its exuberant mood and bold, playfully varied fonts, this celebration of noisiness makes for an ideal participatory storytime. It also gives silence its due; on the last spread, a wide-awake baby shushes itself to let tuckered-out parents catch some Zs. Jennifer MattsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The Baby Goes Beep | [
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31,379 | 11 | Grade 2-5-Through interesting text and colorful, dynamic illustrations, this excellent offering briefly describes traditional New Year's celebrations and customs in 20 countries. The introduction explains that varying cultures observe different calendars and seasonal celebrations. Each spread highlights a different country, providing the dates of the observance; the name of the holiday; the traditional greeting (with a helpful pronunciation key); and a related game, recipe, song, or craft. Simple, colorful line drawings illustrate the projects and a world map pinpoints the location of each celebration. Festive side borders with stars and fireworks adorn each page. This title's particular strengths are the activities and the lengthy bibliography. A book that will greatly enhance research projects or study units. Betsy Barnett, Eads School District, CO Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 5-8. Bright, festive art and lively text introduce New Year celebrations in 20 countries, including Belgium, Haiti, Iran, and Israel. Each two-page spread includes dates, the traditional greeting (and pronunciation), a brief description of customs and rituals, and a related recipe, craft, or activity. Adults, particularly educators, will appreciate this multicultural approach, but they should note that many of the crafts require extensive preparation (precutting paper, for example) and must occasionally be closely supervised. Miniature world maps lack textual identification, and explanations lack depth (Why do dates vary from year to year in some countries?), but the book does show New Year celebrations in a broad context that invites comparison with the festivities in the U.S. Extensive bibliography. Shelle RosenfeldCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Happy New Year, Everywhere | [
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31,380 | 13 | Bridge building is given fascinating life in this accessible, wonderfully illustrated study. Ranging from ancient Rome to the present day, from simple log bridges to marvels of industrial technology, and from well-known landmarks to little-known feats of engineering and art, this book gives readers a new appreciation for that most familiar of structures, the bridge.; Title: Bridges: From My Side to Yours (Single Titles) | [
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31,381 | 16 | PreSchool-Grade 1-With all the exuberance of a marching band, this "Noisy Alphabet" explodes on the page. From "Achoo!" to "Zip! Zap! Zing! Zoom!" MacDonald treats readers and listeners to a bounty of sounds and an abundance of visual humor. Santa's reindeer "jingle" as they jump on Santa's "jiggle" bottom to push him down a chimney, a child pins a tail on an adult on the "NO! OH! OW oops!" spread, and a lion roars as he rips off the back of a hunter's outfit to reveal a bare back and bottom on the running man, while "The End" is the proverbial plump workman's rear. A two-page note explains how the text was created using antique wood type and a vintage printing press. The illustrations, done in an old-fashioned cartoon style, were added after in a warm rainbow palette that totally supports the text. Amid the plethora of alphabet books, Achoo! Bang! Crash! is hard to ignore, easy to appreciate, and sure to delight the young. Pair it with Bill Martin, Jr.'s Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (S & S, 1989) for a raucous alphabetic read-aloud.Jody McCoy, The Bush School, Seattle, WACopyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.K-Gr. 3. Old-fashioned, blocky typefaces and art reminiscent of early illustrated children's books characterize this energetic alphabet book. Children will have a blast calling out the noisy abecedarian words, and adults interested in the disappearing craft of mechanical printing will appreciate the effort that went into the design: the art was created using nineteenth-century wood type. Only one typeface is repeated, but given the variety of type styles, colors, and sizes used, it's nearly impossible to determine which one. Some of the words are invented ("Fa-dwap! Fwip!" is the noise heard when a man steps on the tines of a rake, causing the handle to smack him in the head), but vocabulary isn't the point here; it just adds fun. An author's note, complete with photographs, describes the mechanical printing process and how this particular art was created. Diane FooteCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Achoo! Bang! Crash!: The Noisy Alphabet | [
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31,382 | 15 | Linda Glaser is the award-winning author of over 30 children's books including the Sydney Taylor Award-winning Hannahs Way and Reading Rainbow featured book Our Big Home, An Earth Poem. In addition to teaching and writing, she conducts writing workshops for schoolchildren and adults. She lives in Minnesota.; Title: It's Fall (Celebrate the Seasons) | [
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31,383 | 15 | PreSchool-Grade 2-In this final book in the seasonal quartet, a child observes the activities of insects, birds, and small animals and delights in summertime play. A late afternoon thunderstorm interrupts outside play, but soon a shimmering rainbow brings its own rewards. Cut-paper artwork, hand painted, textured, and layered, produces a stunning effect. Simple outdoor activities are included. Buy where others in the series have been popular.Sally R. Dow, Ossining Public Library, NYCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: It's Summer! (Celebrate the Seasons) | [
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31,384 | 13 | "An interesting look at the forms art can take." -- School Library Journal"The clean, simple design and beautifully printed reproductions enhance the presentation; useful age-appropriate notes provide context." -- The Horn Book Guide"The crisp font and vibrant illustrations make this suitable as a read-aloud for any age group. " -- Library Media ConnectionIf a child asked you, "What is Art?", how would you answer? This book is my humble attempt to do just that. Actually, it contains 27 different answers, based on 27 different pieces of art from around the world. In the end, I hope it leaves children with the impression that art is everywhere, not just in museums, and that some questions have more than one right answer.; Title: Art Is... (Bob Raczka's Art Adventures) | [
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31,385 | 12 | PreSchool-Grade 1-Sayre describes how a variety of animals such as elephants, birds, horses, and fish bathe or groom themselves. Full-page, colorful photos show them in water, in mud, or even taking dirt baths. The author uses simple sentences, yet slips in vocabulary-building words such as "preen" and "spongelike," and she makes common comparisons between animals such as a lioness licking her fur just as a house cat would do. She also offers brief bits of information to stretch youngsters' knowledge, such as descriptions of oxpeckers that travel on the bodies of giraffes and peck away ticks and "cleaner" shrimp that act as animal dentists. The final two pages suggest ideas for observing bathing animals and making a simple birdbath or wildlife pool. Despite some cuteness ("Without [oil], ducks would get soggy and cold-which wouldn't be ducky at all!"), this book will be useful for the attractive pictures alone.-Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, V.--, ducks would get soggy and cold-which wouldn't be ducky at all!"), this book will be useful for the attractive pictures alone.Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.This wonderfully entertaining book moves from one crystalline nature shot to another as it highlights some unusual animal grooming techniques. A photo of a giraffe reveals oxpecker birds perched on the tall animal's back, pecking off ticks. A similar relationship takes place underwater, where fish pick algae off a hippo's skin and a cleaner shrimp snatches food from a moray eel's teeth. Chimpanzees are seen sitting in a row extracting bugs and leaves from each other's fur, a horse is photographed scratching its back on the dusty ground, and a pig is shown contentedly sloshing in mud. The lighthearted, informative yet brief text hangs under a cloud-and-raindrop motif on pages colored to complement the engaging photos. Reading about nature doesn't get more fun than this! Ellen Mandel; Title: Splish! Splash! Animal Baths | [
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31,386 | 2 | Dutch author and artist Jagtenberg here recounts the events of a new boy's first day of school. When Jack arrives at his classroom door, a large brown wolf seems to be looking out at him. Inside, the wolf turns out to be a mask, but Jack's fears do not diminish. Two to three lines per page realistically portray a new student's sense of being overwhelmed (when the teacher introduces him, "All the children look at Jack./ Jack looks at all the children./ He thinks that maybe it is time to go home"). During a crafts session, "Jack wants to draw but is scared to ask," and he's too shy to run in the gym. He only gains confidence in a game of "Little Red Riding Hood," when he puts on the wolf mask and frightens his peers. An ambiguous image shows "Jack the wolf" reaching out in a hug or a shove as a classmate dressed in red shrinks away. Afterward, everyone smiles, but Jack's behavior goes unexamined. The boy's newfound power could be derived from bullying or simply sails on a wave of his enthusiasm; since he never says a word, readers can't be sure. Jagtenberg sketches the blocky school interiors in rough charcoal-gray, then pastes on waxy color images of the characters; the drawings suggest big, impersonal rooms that might make a child nervous. Her characterization of Jack will immediately draw in readers, but her pointed sentences may leave a bit too much to the imagination. Ages 4-8.Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Kindergarten-Grade 2-Jack's first day in a new school does not begin well. First, he spies a large wolf's head gazing out from the classroom window. Next, the children turn to stare at him as he enters the room. As the day unfolds, he is unwilling to undress for gym. In an abrupt shift, the teacher suggests that he play the part of the wolf during singing, and he learns that what frightened him earlier is actually a mask. Readers are told that "Everyone is afraid of the big bad wolf," but "Jack is not." (Jack never speaks.) Somehow he has gained courage from his impersonation, and now the other children want to play with him as himself, not as the wolf. At the conclusion of the tale, everyone seems happy. The simple illustrations appear to have been drawn with crayon and ink and incorporate ample white backgrounds. The message of this story is a bit unclear, and readers may question whether a child would adapt so easily to a new situation, feeling powerful only after donning a scary mask.Melissa Yurechko, Hartford Public Library, CTCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Jack the Wolf | [
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31,387 | 2 | PreS-Gr 2-A young girl vacationing with her father at their beach cottage helps prepare for a pending storm. When Hurricane Bob hits with all its fury, she watches in alarm from the window as the wind and rain wreak havoc outside. Finally it subsides, and life returns to semi-normal as the clean-up operation begins the next day. This realistic story is enhanced with finely drawn illustrations of the landscape and people involved before, during, and after the storm. Pair it with Corinne Demas's Hurricane! (Marshall Cavendish, 2000), about the same event and with a similar reassuring tone.-Sally R. Dow, Ossining Public Library, NYCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Ages 6-8. Hurricane Bob is on the way. A girl and her father, who are vacationing, prepare quickly. They tape the cottage windows, take down the swing, bind the picnic table to a tree, and stash the lawn furniture. Then they head to town for provisions. The supermarket is packed. Besides food, they'll need candles and batteries. Once home, the girl watches from the cottage window as the rain pounds the beach,and boats bob on the waves like toys. The next morning, father and daughter survey the damage and set out to make repairs. The tone is flat, but the story is sensitive to the child's concerns, and the illustrations are not too scary, even as the storm rages outside the cottage windows. Hurricane facts at the end of the book, presented in the form of questions that children are likely to ask, will be good for parent-child discussion. Shelley Townsend-HudsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Hurricane | [
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31,388 | 15 | Gr 3-6-A companion volume to the author's The Winter Solstice (Millbrook, 1994), this title is chockablock with beliefs, customs, and celebrations of the moment when the sun is highest in the sky-the midsummer mark of the Earth's fruitful season. Ancient ceremonies and contemporary festivals around the globe are included, as are a collection of activities (creating a sidewalk sundial, for example), an abbreviated retelling of a Polynesian sun myth, and a couple of recipes. Scientific sun facts are sprinkled throughout the readable text, though sadly missing is a diagram showing the orbital positions of Earth at the solstices. An interesting conglomeration of folkloric traditions, science, and myth, generously strewn with colorful, lively illustrations.-Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NYCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Gr. 2-4. A companion volume to The Winter Solstice (1994) by the same writer and illustrator, this volume presents customs and lore surrounding the longest day of the year. Jackson includes information about the summer solstice from many (mainly Western) cultures and locales, from the Chumash and Anasazi Indians to the ancient Egyptians, from Swaziland to Sweden. A brief explanation of the earth's tilt, a solstice story adapted from a Hawaiian chant, and a few pages of solstice activities round out the treatment. The picture-book format makes the subject accessible to younger children,but limits the amount of information provided. Jan Davey Ellis' vigorous paintings illustrate the text with rich colors and abundant details. An attractive resource. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Summer Solstice,The | [
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31,389 | 2 | Award-winning author Linda Glaser is the author of many books for children including Hoppy Hanukkah! and Mrs. Greenberg's Messy Hanukkah. She lives in Duluth, Minnesota. www.lindaglaserauthor.com; Title: Our Big Home | [
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31,390 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 3-As night falls on the pond, an unusual orchestra assembles. As fireflies light up the stage, Maestro bullfrog leads the chorus frogs, spring peepers, American toads, and others in an outdoor symphony. Berkes incorporates sounds such as "woink-woink" and "twang" into the rhythmic text that re-creates the atmosphere of a lazy summer evening. Noreika's watercolor illustrations bring to life the amphibious musicians as well as the other animals in the audience. Shades of green, brown, and blue capture the watery setting. A glossary of musical terms Berkes uses in her concert description provides helpful definitions. She also offers a brief paragraph about each kind of frog and toad appearing in "the cast." Marsh Music has the visual and verbal pizzazz to make it a read-it-again treat.Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, Mankato Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 5-8. Berkes turns the night songs of all kinds of frogs into a concert, with a bullfrog, Maestro, assuming the role of conductor. As the illustrations move from twilight to dawn, Maestro supervises a symphony of frogs plunking spider webs, playing pond instruments, and making sounds ("woink-woink-woink," "gronk-gronk-gronk") that illustrate tempo, from moderato to animato. Noreika's watercolor paintings of marsh life--plants, animals, insects, and even mist--are stunningly detailed and luminous. They perfectly complement this book about nature and music, brought together by the singing talents of frogs. An entertaining way to teach children about both nature and music. A glossary of musical terms, and descriptions of the frog musicians are appended. Connie FletcherCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Marsh Music | [
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31,391 | 12 | Grade 1-3-From "an atlas at the airport" to "a yoga book in the yard" and "the zodiac at the zoo," a little girl moves playfully along through biography, comics, dictionary, encyclopedia, magazine, poetry, quotations, recipes, and a variety of genres. Reading the "gossip in the grocery line," "updates under an umbrella," and "whatever in the waiting room" are somewhat looser variations on the theme but still acceptable. While relevant, choosing "literature at the library" might perpetuate a stuffy stereotype were it not for the pleasant cartoon illustration of a bean-bag chair, colorful shelves of books, and two little girls-one reading, the other enjoying an active pet rodent. The bespectacled, voracious young reader is supported by a loving family, complete with little brother, cat, and dog, as well as ethnically diverse friends. The pages have white margins for text; balloon inserts are included in the art that gives glimpses of characters reading in the featured settings. The final page offers 11 more "kinds of reading" in search of a place. This book has more value as a catalyst than as an alphabet book or enjoyable story. Though the text lends itself to reading aloud, the illustrations deserve more time. A pleasant addition but not an essential purchase.Jody McCoy, The Bush School, Seattle, WACopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.K-Gr. 2. Young bibliophiles will increase their literacy with this creative take on alphabet books: from A to Z, different types of reading material are linked to places where they can be enjoyed: "an atlas at the airport," "a biography in bed," and so on. As is often the case in alphabet books, the most challenging letters are a bit of a stretch ("whatever in the waiting room"; "x rays in the examination room,"), but not inappropriate. The range of reading material mentioned is impressive ("gossip in the grocery line"), but even perusing the tabloids is reading, after all. The illustrations are cheerful, colorful, and busy with lots to look at, and the letter in question is colored red in the text and helpfully included in a frame in the upper-left corner of the page. Suggestions for more pairings close the book, giving it some curricular value. Diane FooteCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Read Anything Good Lately? (Single Titles) | [
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31,392 | 2 | Dr. Short is a division director at the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) in Washington, D.C. She has worked as a teacher, trainer, researcher, and curriculum/materials developer. Her work at CAL has concentrated on the integration of language learning with content-area instruction. Through several national projects, she has conducted research and provided professional development and technical assistance to local and state education agencies across the United States. She directed the ESL Standards and Assessment Project for TESOL and co-developed the SIOP model for sheltered instruction. Dr. Short's monographs include: Extend Your Students' Reach and Move Them Toward Independence, Base Your ESL Instruction in the Content Areas, Reach for the Common Core, Structural Supports for English Learners, Comprehensive and Responsive Assessment, and Developing Academic Literacy in Adolescents.; Title: Library Book: Lots of Grandparents (Avenues) | [
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31,393 | 15 | Gr 4-7-Bright photographs will draw students to this book, but the text may confuse them. Adaptation is discussed very broadly under four main categories: "Fitting In" (adapting to surroundings), "Staying Safe" (thwarting predators), "Getting Food," and "Making a New Generation." Each right-hand page includes a few lines of text, a related close-up color photo, and the question, "What's this animal's adaptation?" The answer is on the verso along with two other examples and photos (often small) of the particular type of adaptation mentioned. For example, in "Fitting In: Water," the question refers to a picture of a puffer fish. Turning the page, readers find that the fish has gills, which allow it to live in water. Other animals considered on this page are the tapir, which can hear, see, and breathe in water because its ears, eyes, and nose are located high on its head; and the flamingo, whose long legs and webbed feet allow it to stand in the water, long neck allows it to dive for food, and glands excrete extra salt from salt water. Most adaptations discussed are physical, but some are behavioral. A final section shows a picture of a group of people. "Human beings are animals too. What's this animal's adaptation?" is followed by a series of photographs under the same four categories used in the rest of the book. The sound-bite approach to information and layout makes this volume better for browsing than reports.Sally Bates Goodroe, formerly at Harris County Public Library, Houston, TXCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Gr. 2-5. After a short introduction about adaptation, the photographs and text demonstrate how animals fit into their environment, stay safe, obtain food, and reproduce. Brief, informative statements are illustrated with a photograph; on the bottom of the page is a question designed to stimulate scientific thinking. On the verso page, the question is answered, and related information is offered, all accompanied by smaller photographs. The final section reminds readers that "human beings are animals too," and photographs show people getting food, using language, and living in a community. One picture, captioned "making a new generation," shows a young man and woman walking hand in hand. This will not be clear for the intended audience, but otherwise both narrative and photographs are understandable, engaging, and informative. Not homework material, but well suited for both classroom and browsing. Linda PerkinsCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Claws, Coats, And Camouflage | [
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31,394 | 2 | Grade 2-3-Seventy-six children, one school bus in for repairs, one small replacement, and one inventive driver: the numbers add up to a mathematical dilemma waiting for a solution. Enter Mr. Mathers, a driver of amazing confidence and skill who assures students and teachers that all will arrive home in time for supper. The following fantasy adventure presents math basics with most unusual manipulatives (the students) as the man calmly adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides while he slides, stacks, and stuffs the children in-and on top of-a tiny four-seat bus. Helpful hints are given as the various students exit the bus: "Be sure to use the proper steps." "Try to remember everything you carried." "Always keep things lined up." "Always go back and check for anything you may have forgotten." In Murdocca's angled, boldly outlined, and humorous illustrations, children from various ethnic backgrounds fill the vehicle as it bounces around town. A seamlessly integrated and clearly stated math problem with an outrageously creative solution.Mary Elam, Forman Elementary School, Plano, TXCopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.K-Gr. 2. When the regular school bus breaks down, Mr. Mathers arrives late in the afternoon to load all 76 kids onto a four-seat bus. With nonchalance, endless goodwill, and some outside-the-seatbelt thinking, he places the children under the seats, on the seats, behind the seats, on shelves above the seats, and down the aisle. Finally, he drapes a line of fifth graders over the roof, calling "Lock elbows with the person next to you." The droll text includes lines such as "He slid 2 kindergartners, toes in first, onto each shelf. They were a bit slippery from crying so they fit in quite easily." The cartoonlike illustrations are bold, black line drawings brightened with cheerful colors. Mr. Mathers counts, subtracts, divides, and performs other mathematical feats as he sets about his job, but he delivers more laughs than lessons. The sly interpolation of math terms adds to the humor and could conceivably relieve math anxiety. Fun for reading aloud, this book could also serve as a memorable reminder about remainders. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Smushy Bus | [
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31,395 | 2 | Although life is cozy in a hole in the wall of a diner, young Tom Mouse has grander ideas. Taking a tip from a hobo rat one day, he hops aboard a train, and his traveling adventures begin. Fortunately, he manages to find a temporary home in Roomette Nine--and a permanent friend with the other transitory tenant, an unflappable woman named Ms. Powers.Ursula K. Le Guin, renowned author of the Newbery Honor and National Book Award-winning Earthsea sequence, as well as the Catwings series for younger readers, crafts a gentle tale of unlikely friendship and tame adventure. Readers will smile with relief when they discover, along with Tom, that Ms. Powers is not the kind of person to "scream and stand on the seat" when she sees a rodent. As it happens, she's the kind of person who doesn't mind a pocket-sized companion as she travels the world. Julie Downing, who also illustrated Le Guin's A Ride on the Red Mare's Back, captures the small-scale pleasures of molasses cookie crumbs and big-city exploration. (Ages 5 to 8) --Emilie CoulterThe creators of A Ride on the Red Mare's Back here take readers on another diverting ride. Tempted by the travel tales of a hobo rat who rides the rails on boxcars, Tom Mouse leaves his home in a hole in the wall of a station diner and sneaks aboard a Chicago-bound train. Though Tom fully expects that any human passenger who spies him will shriek, he has the good fortune to end up in a roomette occupied by Ms. Powers, a kind woman not at all squeamish or averse to sharing her small space and her snacks of cookies and carrots with a mouse. Le Guin's smooth, chatty narrative will endear both characters to readers as it relays the cheerful woman's one-sided conversation along with her new pal's unspoken thoughts. And kids will warm to the story's conclusion, which hints at a lasting friendship between the two. Downing's softly focused, appealing art at times recalls the work of Jim LaMarche in its use of imaginative perspectives and close-up images of the friends: the mouse scurries through human feet as he boards the train, gazing out on Ms. Powers's legs through the vents in her closet door, and views the passing world through the cabin's windowpane. Given its relatively lengthy text, this charmer makes a fitting read-aloud for the picture book set or an ideal beginning reader. Ages 4-8. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Tom Mouse (Single Titles) | [
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31,396 | 11 | Gr. 3-5, younger for reading aloud. From the opening "Waking Up Song" to the final bedtime tune, "The Song of El Coqui," this collection features games, counting rhymes, and riddles as well as familiar children's songs from the author's native Puerto Rico. Taken from classrooms and playgrounds, each selection is accompanied by a brief footnote that explains cultural background or clarifies differences in Puerto Rican Spanish. Directions are clear and easy to follow, and music for the songs is appended. The single folktale, "Legend of the Hummingbird," can be found elsewhere, but most of these games and activities are almost impossible to locate in other library materials. The watercolor illustrations are filled with tropical plants, landscapes, and animals, including 27 lizards children can hunt for in the book. People of all shades and ages eat, dance, sing, and cavort. A fine multicultural title for classrooms, this is also recommended for settings where children sing, play, and have fun. Linda PerkinsCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Shake It, Morena | [
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31,397 | 15 | Gr. 3-5, younger for reading aloud. Based on naturalist John Muir's book Stickeen, this picture book dramatizes a life-threatening adventure on a glacier in southeast Alaska. Muir and Stickeen, a little dog, explore a seven-mile-wide glacier. They leap crevasses, place themselves in a position where they cannot turn back, and finally creep across a narrow ice bridge that spans an icy chasm. Mere whispers of color tint the ghostly illustrations, giving the effect of pictures coated with hoarfrost. Muir's wide-eyed stare adds to the scenes' otherworldly air. An adventure story with a dog but without sentimentality, this picture book can be used to enhance classroom units on Muir or glaciers. Recommended for larger collections. Carolyn PhelanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: John Muir And Stickeen: An Alaskan Adventure | [
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31,398 | 2 | "Through first-person accounts readers learn about the first day of school for 11 children from Peru, Kazakhstan, Kenya, India, and more. Each account is accompanied by a series of facts that tells readers a bit about the child's culture. Lively illustrations combine the particulars of each child's experience with the universal themes of leaving home and finding a place in the classroom." --Book LinksELLEN JACKSON was born and raised in southern California. As a teenager, she always wished her feet were small and delicate, and tried to cram them into shoes that were several sizes too small. Later, when she read the story of Cinderella to her kindergarten classes, she wondered how anyone could run in glass slippers, much less dance in them.Now the author of several books for children, Ellen lives in Santa Barbara, California, where she has gladly forgotten the recipes for dozens of ways to make tuna casserole.; Title: It'S Back To School We Go!: First Day Stories from Around The World | [
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31,399 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1-These three stories intended for very beginning readers subtly reinforce concepts of friendship, sportsmanship, and emotional expression. I Am Mad! features a bullying older sister, and is the weakest of the lot, due perhaps to the difficulty of telling a complex story with such limited vocabulary. It is the one title to have an adult character, and the photographs of the mother are less effective than those of the children. Best Friends, the most successful title, includes two girls who describe their differences and similarities, concluding with a statement of strong friendship. I Like to Win! features an African-American boy and girl, possibly siblings, who resolve their arguments over winning and losing at board games. The small amount of print per page, the crisp color photos, and the informative notes to parents about phonics and early-reading skills all contribute to the appeal of these books.-Pat Leach, Lincoln City Libraries, NECopyright 2000 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: I Am Mad ! (Real Kids Readers. Level 1) | [
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