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3,800 | 13 | Amelia Bedelia does not want to take dance classes. She loves to dance for fun, but ballet is not her cup of tea, and she is sure that Dana's School of Dance will be super boring. But guess what? Surprising teachers, new steps, cool kids, and even a pesky ballet bun inspire Amelia Bedelia and her classmates to dance up a storm!Look out! Here comes Amelia Bedelia, and she is tapping, swinging, jumping, and spinning. Brava!Herman Parish was in the fourth grade when his aunt, Peggy Parish, wrote the first book about Amelia Bedelia. The author lives in Princeton, New Jersey.; Title: Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book #8: Amelia Bedelia Dances Off | [
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3,801 | 15 | Some Guinness World Records have to be seen to be believed. In this compilation of mind- boggling feats, you'll meet a dog who rides a scooter, an orchestra that plays with vegetable instruments, plus a man who owns more than 1,500 pairs of Converse sneakers. When it comes to records on the zany side, sometimes the greatest asset you can have is your imagination. . . .; Title: Guinness World Records: Wacky and Wild! | [
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3,802 | 2 | Come on, Chickies, time to scrub!Splash time, bathtime in the tub!Jump in the tub in this playful bathtime book!Janee Trasler loves to make kids laugh. Whether she's writing and illustrating books, singing silly songs, or making puppets do their thing, she's going for the giggle. Janee lives in Grapevine, Texas with her husband John, two dogs, two guinea pigs, and a big ol' pile of puppets.; Title: Bathtime for Chickies | [
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3,803 | 15 | With its engaging hero, talking animals, arcane magic, moral issues, and unresolved plot, this first of a proposed trilogy promises more exciting forest wonders. (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))As in life, the choices are never black and white as Parks realistically flawed characters struggle between looking out for the greater good or for themselves. (Publishers Weekly)While the adorable talking animals will win hearts, the complex ethical dilemmas Raffa faces about how to use (or not use) his talents lend a maturity to the narrative... True hearts and true friends prevail in Forest of Wonders, and readers will anxiously await the trilogys next installment. (Shelf Awareness)A strong addition by a wonderfully talented author to diversify middle grade fantasy collections. (School Library Journal)A provocative moral tale about the relationship between humans and animals. In the end, the ambiguity of the message is one of the novels strengths. In a genre that often paints good and evil in black and white, Park has written a book with a lot of gray. (New York Times Book Review)Raffa Santana has always loved the mysterious Forest of Wonders. For a gifted young apothecary like him, every leaf has the potential to unleash a kind of magic.When an injured bat crashes into Raffas life, he invents a cure from a rare crimson vine that he finds deep in the Forest. The powers of the vine are stronger than Raffa could have imagined. His remedy saves the animal but also transforms it into something much more than an ordinary bat, with far-reaching consequences.Raffas experiments lead him away from home to the forbidding city of Gilden, where troubling discoveries make him question who he can trust... and whether exciting botanical inventions, including his own, might actually threaten the very creatures of the Forest he wants to protect.This enchanting new series from Linda Sue Park richly explores the links between magic and botany, family and duty, environment and home.A book of many wonders, including lovable young heroes, astonishing apothecary magic, and the funniest talking bat ever. Its amazing, unpredictable, and so, so smart; I absolutely loved it! Tui Sutherland, New York Times bestselling author of Wings of Fire; Title: Wing & Claw #1: Forest of Wonders | [
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3,804 | 0 | Gr 4-7-Records set by humans doing everyday and extraordinary things are the focus of Super Humans! Clear, up-close photographs of people doing skateboard tricks and a watermelon being smashed by a human head will intrigue the upper-elementary and middle school set. The text boxes are imbedded in the photographs they describe to reduce confusion. Additional fact boxes are inserted to clarify vocabulary new to readers. The graphics are well designed for clarity of content as well as visual appeal. Because size always matters to kids (whether it has to do with cookies, cars, or critters), the new Biggest and Smallest entry will be read and reread until it falls apart. Beautiful, full-color, close-up photos of dogs surfing in open water, the largest display of fruit, and a 15-pound wedding cake will certainly grab their attention. This volume is divided into sections such as "Animals," "Games," "Food," "Artistry," "Vehicles," "Curiosities," and "Achievements." The inclusion of people of diverse ages and ethnicities and various geographical areas throughout these volumes ensures readers will be introduced to different world cultures in a high-interest way. VERDICT Fans of the series can't go wrong with these additions.-Elizabeth Swartz, Warrior Run School District, PA(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.This book is all about the incredible people who push themselves to their physical limits. Whether it’s swallowing the most swords, pulling a 200-ton plane, or balancing on four fingers for the longest time, these Guinness World Records holders show what we can achieve with a little courage and a lot of hard work. Every one of us has the ability to be super human!; Title: Guinness World Records: Super Humans! | [
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3,805 | 1 | PreS-Gr 2Breen delivers a whimsical, alliterative story of animal high jinks. When Benny the woodpecker investigates a tummy-rumbling smell, he is led to a diner where his curiosity is piqued by a customer relishing a plate of freshly made waffles. Although Benny is desperate to taste the breakfast treat, he is thwarted time and again by an astute and ornery waitress. Neither camouflage nor comic disguises fool this waffle server, leaving Benny to brainstorm new ideas with his animal friends in the nearby woods. All of Benny's companions try to dissuade him, using clever alliterations ("Moose don't eat muffins," "Raccoons don't eat ravioli," etc.); however, Benny's outlandish plans do give way to a sly and satisfying ending. Excellent watercolor illustrations help depict this charming world, while the ratio of text to white space is ideal for emerging readers. VERDICT A wonderful offering for storytimes.Maria Alegre, The Dalton School, New York CityThis funny number celebrates determination, nonconformity, and creativity. And, of course, waffles. (Booklist (starred review))Breen delivers a whimsical, alliterative story of animal high jinks...a wonderful offering for storytimes. (School Library Journal); Title: Woodpecker Wants a Waffle | [
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3,806 | 2 | Gr 24Sadie's two best friends, Jess and Maya, are going on vacation without her. She is miserable thinking about what she will do while they are away when she discovers that something magical is occuring in her very own backyard. A witch has moved into her playhouse. The witch is searching for her friends Ethel, a bird, and Onyx, a cat. Sadie vows to help the witch find her friends and learns about different types of birds along the way. This is a delightful adventure with humorous characters that will keep the interest of young readers. Charming black-and-white illustrations add to the overall mood of the story. VERDICT The first in a new series, fans of "Ivy and Bean" (Chronicle) and "Clementine" (Disney-Hyperion) will enjoy this new addition.Megan McGinnis, Sachem Public Library, Holbrook, NYA delightful adventure with humorous characters that will keep the interest of young readers. (School Library Journal)Charming...Ms. Ms understated motivational techniques hit just the right note of subtle encouragement as Sadie looks inside herself and at the world around her to find a different kind of magic. (Publishers Weekly)Ms. M. is a combination of Mary Poppins (with her briskly sympathetic, no-nonsense demeanor) and a stand-up comedian.Shes great companyand, best of all, shes a birdwatcher.Sprightly prose will pull in chapter book readers, and spot illustrations keep the page design lively. (Horn Book Magazine)Ms. M is no typical witchher brand of magic is more natural and inspirational than built around potions and spells.Marceros occasional b&w illustrations play into the light, fun tone, andSadie looks inside herself and at the world around her to find a different kind of magic. (Publishers Weekly)Ms. M sports the usual black dress and pointy hat, but her brand of magic isnt so much eye of the newt, toe of the frog as it is about finding enchantment in the world around her. Spot on for the age group. (Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books); Title: Sadie's Story (Backyard Witch) | [
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3,807 | 2 | “[A] collection that will keep even the squirmiest kid out of trouble for hours.” (BookPage)This book will blow your pants off!For fans of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Meet Big Nate, cartoonist extraordinaire and definitely not the teacher's pet.; Title: Big Nate Boredom Buster (Big Nate Activity Book) | [
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3,808 | 0 | Gr 4-7-Records set by humans doing everyday and extraordinary things are the focus of Super Humans! Clear, up-close photographs of people doing skateboard tricks and a watermelon being smashed by a human head will intrigue the upper-elementary and middle school set. The text boxes are imbedded in the photographs they describe to reduce confusion. Additional fact boxes are inserted to clarify vocabulary new to readers. The graphics are well designed for clarity of content as well as visual appeal. Because size always matters to kids (whether it has to do with cookies, cars, or critters), the new Biggest and Smallest entry will be read and reread until it falls apart. Beautiful, full-color, close-up photos of dogs surfing in open water, the largest display of fruit, and a 15-pound wedding cake will certainly grab their attention. This volume is divided into sections such as "Animals," "Games," "Food," "Artistry," "Vehicles," "Curiosities," and "Achievements." The inclusion of people of diverse ages and ethnicities and various geographical areas throughout these volumes ensures readers will be introduced to different world cultures in a high-interest way. VERDICT Fans of the series can't go wrong with these additions.-Elizabeth Swartz, Warrior Run School District, PA(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Have you ever wondered how you size up to the tallest man in the world? How about the shortest woman? In this book, we explore the biggest and smallest records on the planet, from huge hounds and dinky donkeys to supersized snacks and micromachines. For these Guinness World Records holders, size really does matter!; Title: Guinness World Records: Biggest and Smallest! | [
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3,809 | 0 | The content is accurate, presented with contagious enthusiasm, and carefully pitched to challenge but not daunt the intended audience. A glowing liftoff for any childs interest in matters astronomical. (Kirkus Reviews)Go on a trip with two kids as they travel to the moon and the sun, comparing and exploring facts about them. This book even has a glossary and science experiments to offer kids a hands-on learning experience. (Brightly)When I told teachers at the National Science Teachers Association convention that I had just embarked on this book project, one teacher called out a specific request: Would I please, PLEASE explicitly make it clear that the Moon is sometimes out during the day? I was thrilled to hear this request, as I had already decided this was a must - but I wanted to do much, much more!; Title: The Sun and the Moon (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1) | [
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3,810 | 2 | Gr 58Charlie Fisher lives with his neglectful diplomat father in Marseille, France, in 1961. Outside of the time he spends with his tutor, Charlie wiles away his hours aloneuntil the day he observes a group of child pickpockets at work and realizes he's been one of their marks. Instead of being angered by this, Charlie is curious. After following the boy who stole his pen and saving him from the police, Charlie asks Amir to teach him how to be pick pockets too. The more Charlie learns about the group, known as the whiz mob, the more he feels like he's finally found some friends and a place to belong. But as Charlie gets pulled further into their world, he discovers that this is no ordinary band of thieves. The whiz mob originates at the School of Seven Bells in Colombia, where all the group members were trained and tested. The whiz mob he knows is only one of many located all over the globe. Charlie's relationship with the mob changes dramatically when his new hobby suddenly has global implications and he finds that those he considers his friends may not have his best interests at heart. Meloy offers detailed descriptions of both Marseille and the young thieves. The unusual vocabulary makes the glossary at the end a necessity for understanding whiz mob dialogue. VERDICT With equal doses of humor and action, this is likely to attract a fairly wide range of voracious readers, especially fans of Meloy's "Wildwood Chronicles."Heidi Grange, Summit Elementary School, Smithfield, UTTheres a lot to be said for a good, old-fashioned caper. Meloy accomplishes this rare feat with panache, turning out an infectiousand at times cinematicadventure suffused with personal growth, secrecy, sleight of hand, and higher stakes than the storys protagonist ever imagined. (Booklist (starred review))Ellis charming illustrations adeptly capture the playful tone and decidedly period setting. A gleefully metafictional caper and middle-grade picaresque bound to appeal to discerning young readers. (Kirkus Reviews)Meloy mirrors his characters capers, distracting you while he moves in for the real con. Its a bona fide twist that may make you feel robbed yourself. In this case, thats a good thing. (New York Times Book Review)Ellis charming illustrations adeptly capture the playful tone and decidedly period setting. (Kirkus Reviews)Equal doses of humor and action. (School Library Journal)Meloy and Ellis (the Wildwood Chronicles) blend shades of Dickens, Rowling, and Robin Hood. Themes of friendship and making amends are skillfully woven throughout. And Meloys attention to detail vividly evoke the period setting. (Publishers Weekly); Title: The Whiz Mob and the Grenadine Kid | [
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3,811 | 1 | Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of animals and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. As well as having great respect for nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich, mythical explanations for animal behavior. She is the author of the Warriors, Seekers, Survivors, and Bravelands series. She lives in the UK. Visit her online at www.warriorcats.com.; Title: Warriors: Dawn of the Clans Box Set: Volumes 1 to 3 | [
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3,812 | 2 | Gr 46Thirteen-year-old Natasha is a responsible girl. The eldest in a family of girls, she is the one who has tried to keep things going since her mom left several years earlier. After moving in with their aunts, the girls kept going as well as could be expected. But now it is Natasha's Wishing Daythe third Wednesday after her 13th birthday. It's a town tradition for the girls to trudge up to the old willow tree on the hill, duck the canopy, and make three wishes. This is no fairy tale land; this is the real world. But unlike her sister Darya or her best friend, Molly, Natasha wants to believe in the magicthe magic that might make her life a little easier. After she makes her wishes, some things do seem to change, but are they because of the tree? Beyond a family or friendship story, issues of mental illness, homelessness, and what it means to be a girl are explored without tipping into the realm of overt message. Natasha's growing pains are real, and while the circumstances of her family make them more acute, the magical realism within the pages adds a lambent quality to the narrative. VERDICT This unique coming-of-age story with an ardent protagonist belongs in all middle grade collections.Stacy Dillon, LREI, New York CityLauren Myracles Wishing Day is pure magic! A delightful read from start to finish. (Lisa Greenwald, author of Pink & Green is the New Black)Beyond a family or friendship story, issues of mental illness, homelessness, and what it means to be a girl are explored...the magical realism within the pages adds a lambent quality to the narrative. This unique coming-of-age story belongs in all middle grade collections. (School Library Journal)Myracle lets the reader decide whether magic is really coming into play. The touch of fantasy seems more believable because the story is so firmly grounded in realistic details of setting, character, and plot. This is Myracles narrative sweet spot. (Booklist)Grounded firmly in present-day middle school life, this has just enough magic to be unsettling and keep readers engaged. Natasha and her sisters, pretty Darya and creative Ava, are clearly drawn, believable characters...readers will be eager to see where her story goes. (Kirkus Reviews)Concentrating on the idea that beneath the ordinary world lies a hidden world, Myracle infuses enchantment into a heartwarming and well-written tale of sisters navigating a world without their mother. (Publishers Weekly)Heart! Humor! Sisterhood! Magic! Myracles new book has it all. My three wishes? World peace and two more Wishing Day novels. (Sarah Mlynowski, New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series and coauthor of Upside Down Magic); Title: Wishing Day | [
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3,813 | 1 | Tom Watson lives in Chicago with his wife, daughter, and son. He also has a dog, as you could probably guess. The dog is a Labrador-Newfoundland mix. Tom says he looks like a Labrador with a bad perm. He wanted to name the dog "Put Your Shirt On" (please don't ask why), but he was outvoted by his family. The dog's name is Shadow. Early in his career Tom worked in politics, including a stint as the chief speechwriter for the governor of Ohio. This experience helped him develop the unique, storytelling narrative style of the Stick Dog books. More important, Tom's time in politics made him realize a very important thing: Kids are way smarter than adults. And it's a lot more fun and rewarding to write stories for them than to write speeches for grown-ups.; Title: Stick Dog Slurps Spaghetti | [
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3,814 | 1 | PRAISE FOR SURVIVORS: Hunter expertly explores the tensions between responsibility and freedom; risk and safety; and loyalty and acceptance. Viewing the unfolding adventure through Luckys eyes makes even the most mundane or familiar seem alive with magic. Wild and wonderful adventure for middle-graders. (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))Well-rounded characters, deep folklore and difficult problems without obvious answers drive the story. These dogs are not just loyal human companions, but warriors, leaders and friends. Perfectly crafted. (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))Young readers will find plenty to like here, from the fast-moving plot, to the characterizations of individual dogs. A promising start for the many fans of the Warriors and Seekers adventure series. (ALA Booklist)Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of animals and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. As well as having great respect for nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich, mythical explanations for animal behavior. She is the author of the Warriors, Seekers, Survivors, and Bravelands series. She lives in the UK. Visit her online at www.warriorcats.com.; Title: Survivors: The Gathering Darkness #2: Dead of Night | [
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3,815 | 0 | When magical relics disappear from around the world, the Justice League flies to a distant country to retrieve the priceless items. But Batman, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern soon discover that Shazam's worst enemy is behind the plot. They'll have to bring in the World's Mightiest Mortal to defeat this powerful super-villain.; Title: Justice League Classic: The Mightiest Magic | [
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3,816 | 1 | PRAISE FOR SURVIVORS: Hunter expertly explores the tensions between responsibility and freedom; risk and safety; and loyalty and acceptance. Viewing the unfolding adventure through Luckys eyes makes even the most mundane or familiar seem alive with magic. Wild and wonderful adventure for middle-graders. (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))Well-rounded characters, deep folklore and difficult problems without obvious answers drive the story. These dogs are not just loyal human companions, but warriors, leaders and friends. Perfectly crafted. (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))Young readers will find plenty to like here, from the fast-moving plot, to the characterizations of individual dogs. A promising start for the many fans of the Warriors and Seekers adventure series. (ALA Booklist)Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of animals and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. As well as having great respect for nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich, mythical explanations for animal behavior. She is the author of the Warriors, Seekers, Survivors, and Bravelands series. She lives in the UK. Visit her online at www.warriorcats.com.; Title: Survivors: The Gathering Darkness #3: Into the Shadows | [
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3,817 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1Math and mud combine in this energetic picture book. A young girl spends the day playing with her dog, using items found in her backyard and her imagination. "Hose + High Up = Shower" and "Blue Sky + Breeze = Flying" are just two of many equations found throughout the text. Eventually the pup grows tired of the girl's antics and doesn't want to play anymore. However, her pal quickly comes to the rescue when the child pretends to need saving from a giant squid in a kiddie pool. While the story idea is a great one, the text stumbles and doesn't hit the mark. The overused equation becomes tiresome, and deciphering the dog's howls and barks on every page quickly loses its appeal. The slightly muted watercolor illustrations convey the text well but aren't enough to save the book. VERDICT While charming in concept, this title is not a must-buy. Look instead to Amy Krouse Rosenthal's This Plus That: Life's Little Equations to fill any equation-related gaps in collections.Brooke Newberry, La Crosse Public Library, WIA little girl and her dog play outdoors in a story that utilizes math and science concepts. A creative approach + math and science+ a map = a book that both entertains and teaches. (Kirkus Reviews)Hannigan (Gwendolyn Grace) introduces a heroine whose imagination soars sky-high as she plays with her dog. Equations set up the girls pretend-play scenarios (Sheet + Flowerpot + Stick = Her Majesty, the Queen), and Hannigan uses watercolors and digital embellishments to bring the fantasies to life. expressive. (Publishers Weekly); Title: Dirt + Water = Mud | [
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3,818 | 0 | Most dogs can sit and fetch, but the tricks and traits of these awe-inspiring pooches go above and beyond to earn them their very own Guinness World Records.; Title: Guinness World Records: Daring Dogs (I Can Read Level 2) | [
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3,819 | 2 | Gr 46In this somewhat uneven sequel to Wishing Day, readers follow Darya as she enters her 13th year and gets closer to her own wishing day. Through flashback chapters, readers see a young Darya just after her mother left, and get some insight into her distance from her family. In the now, Darya's mother is back in town, but secretly. Darya and her sisters have been instructed not to tell Papa or Aunt Vera. Darya had always thought that Mama's return would solve everything, but it's actually ruining things. Mama is not wholeshe's smoking and confused, and above all else she wants Darya to use her wishing day wishes to fix her own mistakes. Darya feels betrayed, again. Her relationships with her friends and family are suffering, and she truly has no one to turn to. While the beginning of the book suffers somewhat from too many loose threads, the second half is much stronger. VERDICT Readers who loved the first in the series will eagerly consume Darya's tale and anxiously await Ava's story.Stacy Dillon, LREI, New YorkPraise for WISHING DAY: Beyond a family or friendship story, issues of mental illness, homelessness, and what it means to be a girl are explored...the magical realism within the pages adds a lambent quality to the narrative. This unique coming-of-age story belongs in all middle grade collections. (School Library Journal)Myracle lets the reader decide whether magic is really coming into play. The touch of fantasy seems more believable because the story is so firmly grounded in realistic details of setting, character, and plot. This is Myracles narrative sweet spot. (Booklist)Grounded firmly in present-day middle school life, this has just enough magic to be unsettling and keep readers engaged. Natasha and her sisters, pretty Darya and creative Ava, are clearly drawn, believable characters...readers will be eager to see where her story goes. (Kirkus Reviews)Concentrating on the idea that beneath the ordinary world lies a hidden world, Myracle infuses enchantment into a heartwarming and well-written tale of sisters navigating a world without their mother. (Publishers Weekly)Heart! Humor! Sisterhood! Magic! Myracles new book has it all. My three wishes? World peace and two more Wishing Day novels. (Sarah Mlynowski, New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series and coauthor of Upside Down Magic); Title: The Forgetting Spell (Wishing Day) | [
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3,820 | 1 | PRAISE FOR SURVIVORS: “Hunter expertly explores the tensions between responsibility and freedom; risk and safety; and loyalty and acceptance. Viewing the unfolding adventure through Lucky’s eyes makes even the most mundane or familiar seem alive with magic. Wild and wonderful adventure for middle-graders.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))“Well-rounded characters, deep folklore and difficult problems without obvious answers drive the story. These dogs are not just loyal human companions, but warriors, leaders and friends. Perfectly crafted.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))“Young readers will find plenty to like here, from the fast-moving plot, to the characterizations of individual dogs. A promising start for the many fans of the Warriors and Seekers adventure series.” (ALA Booklist)Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of animals and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. As well as having great respect for nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich, mythical explanations for animal behavior. She is the author of the Warriors, Seekers, Survivors, and Bravelands series. She lives in the UK. Visit her online at www.warriorcats.com.; Title: Survivors: The Gathering Darkness #4: Red Moon Rising | [
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3,821 | 1 | It's morning.The dogs are hungry.It's time to take the donuts.Stick Dog and his team of strays are off on another outrageous canine caper. To snatch some breakfast treats for his hungry pals, Stick Dog will need to stop a moving truck, outfox a man on a telephone pole, and calm down a very caffeinated Karen. But that's not all. He'll also need to manage the greatest confrontation in history when his good friend Poo-Poo comes face-to-face with the ultimate enemya squirrel.With Stick Dog's smarts, daring, loyaltyand patiencehe just might lead his buddies to the best breakfast ever.Tom Watson lives in Chicago with his wife, daughter, and son. He also has a dog, as you could probably guess. The dog is a Labrador-Newfoundland mix. Tom says he looks like a Labrador with a bad perm. He wanted to name the dog "Put Your Shirt On" (please don't ask why), but he was outvoted by his family. The dog's name is Shadow. Early in his career Tom worked in politics, including a stint as the chief speechwriter for the governor of Ohio. This experience helped him develop the unique, storytelling narrative style of the Stick Dog books. More important, Tom's time in politics made him realize a very important thing: Kids are way smarter than adults. And it's a lot more fun and rewarding to write stories for them than to write speeches for grown-ups.; Title: Stick Dog Tries to Take the Donuts | [
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3,822 | 7 | PreS-Gr 2Clarence is a superhero truck who zooms in as his alter ego, Mighty Truck, whenever there's an emergency. In fact, he's so busy, he barely has time to hang out with his best friend, Bruno. When Clarence's skills are called for yet again, to save an arena of Muddymania fans from a runaway vehicle, his secret is in peril, but his friendship remains steadfast. The dialogue here is sometimes tiresome ("I, uh, just remembered"; "You should, like, thank Mighty Truck!") and the computer-generated images overly busy. Still, some children devour truck books, and this title will find fans among those who have graduated from Sallie Wolf and Andy Robert Davies's Truck Stuck. VERDICT Consider for insatiable truckophiles. A workable addition.Henrietta Verma, National Information Standards Organization, BaltimorePraise for Mighty Truck: Truck enthusiasts will wheely groove on this story of a truck Superman. (Kirkus Reviews)Besides offering a nice take on friendship, this picture book is filled with energetic digital illustrations featuring all kinds of trucks and tons of mudwhat more could truck-loving kids want? (Booklist); Title: Mighty Truck: Muddymania! | [
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3,823 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1Gwendolyn Grace's mother has asked her to please be quiet while the baby is sleeping. "'But do you mean.Stop making music in the kitchen?' 'YES!'" Stop sledding down the stairs (aka mountain), splashing in the tub (aka ocean), playing trains, doing doggy dress-up, and bouncing on the bed? It turns out that she means all of these things, much to the irrepressible alligator's dismay. "But Mama.when the baby is done sleeping, can we all play together? Yes." And the final page shows them all happily and loudly playing marching band. Hannigan's illustrations have plenty of white space so that children can focus on Gwendolyn Grace's cavorting and just enough details to keep them interesting. Her dog and bird join in her boisterous activities, effortlessly matching her joy and disappointment and adding a fun visual element. The image of a small bird banging away on a kitchen pot is priceless. Pair Gwendolyn Grace with any of Ian Falconer's "Olivia" book (S. & S.) for a storytime that will delight children. VERDICT A wonderful mix of relatable scenes, expert facial expressions and body language, spot-on text, and the perfect amount of whimsy.Catherine Callegari, Gay-Kimball Library, Troy, NHBoisterous . . . A wonderful mix of relatable scenes, expert facial expressions and body language, spot-on text, and the perfect amount of whimsy. (School Library Journal)Praise for Ida B . . . and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World : Ida B is a true character in every sense of the word. . . . an unforgettable heroine with intelligence, spirit, and a unique imagination. (School Library Journal (starred review))An insightful, seemingly intuitive first novel. (Publishers Weekly (starred review))Ida B . . . tells her story with impeccable comic timing and achingly honest emotions . . . and will touch readers long after the books happy ending. (Child Magazine)Praise for Emmaline and the Bunny: With playful, alliterative, fun-to-read-aloud language and its fantastical storyline, this winning, 32-chapter novelette recalls the magical whimsy of Roald Dahl. (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))A small delight, cunningly illustrated by Hannigans own sweet watercolors, reminiscent of Beatrix Potters works. (Booklist (starred review)); Title: Gwendolyn Grace | [
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3,824 | 7 | PreS-Gr 1On a "Spooky Speedway," a creepy collection of monster trucks assemble to race to the finish line. Bright, bold illustrations bring characters like Zombie Truck, Frankentruck, and Werewolf Truck to life. When a tiny VW-style van shows up to race, the big monster trucks think lunch has arrived. But Little Blue Bus has a spooky secret that will delight audiences as they cheer on the tiny underdog to the win. A good choice for a not too frightening read-aloud. VERDICT With lots of movement in the text and on the pages, this is a quick seasonal storytime selection that is sure to be popular around Halloween. Monstrous fun!Jasmine L. Precopio, Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh“These monster trucks really are monsters, and their race is sure to get cheering children on the edges of their seats...monster-truck fans won’t want to miss this Halloween showdown.” (Kirkus Reviews)“Wragg creates some wicked vehicular hybrids...and eerie green skies and yellow moonlight set the stage for full-throttle Halloween fun.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))“In the energetic rhyming text…the action never stops. Vivid colors and textures give the cartoony acrylic and digital illustrations a bold and lively (despite the undead) look.” (The Horn Book)“Bright, bold illustrations bring characters like Zombie Truck, Frankentruck, and Werewolf Truck to life....with lots of movement in the text and on the pages, this is a quick seasonal storytime selection that is sure to be popular around Halloween. Monstrous fun!” (School Library Journal); Title: Monster Trucks | [
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3,826 | 13 | PreS-Gr 2Louise and her younger brother Art are excited to meet their new neighbor. Louise gathers all of her art supplies and knocks on the door. "Do you like art?" she asks. Andie, who could pass for Andy Warhol's kid sister, replies, "Like art? I LOVE it!" The two girls spend the day happily drawing together until one of their pictures is accidentally ripped in half. Neither girl wants their friendship to come to an end over artistic differences, so they find a way to turn a mistake into a masterpiece, something all good artists know how to do. The pencil and digital illustrations reference Warhol's style of art, and the black cat from Light's Louise Loves Art befriends the neighbor's unusual-looking dog, Bacon. VERDICT This is a clever and fun story about making and mending a friendship through artwork, perfect for one-on-one reading or sharing at storytime.Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, AB, CanadaVisually sophisticated in a totally accessible way (Kirkus Reviews)Praise for LOUISE LOVES ART: Lightis a confident visual storyteller with a gentle sense of comic timing (Publishers Weekly)Praise for LOUISE LOVES ART: Budding artists, those not only crazy for art but who have their eyes and heart open, will find a muse and a collaborator. (School Library Journal)Praise for LOUISE LOVES ART: A fresh and bright sibling tale...Cheerfully art-ful. (Kirkus Reviews); Title: Louise and Andie: The Art of Friendship | [
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3,828 | 0 | Charlie the Ranch Dog is ready to live the good life—as a rock star! But as he tries to settle into the lifestyle of the rich and famous, Charlie discovers that it's hard to break old habits!Ree Drummond is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Pioneer Woman Cooks, The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier,  and The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays. Ree’s beloved website, The Pioneer Woman, was founded in 2006 and showcases her cooking, photography, and anecdotes about country life. Her cooking show, The Pioneer Woman, premiered on Food Network in 2011. Ree loves Ethel Merman songs, Lucille Ball, and The Godfather. She lives on a working cattle ranch in Oklahoma with her husband and four children.; Title: Charlie the Ranch Dog: Rock Star (I Can Read Level 1) | [
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3,829 | 0 | A hot, sticky day in Gotham is about to get even stickier! When Joker and Harley Quinn get the Gotham City Police eating out of the palms of their hands, only Batman and Batgirl can serve up sweet justice!; Title: Batman Classic: The Joker's Ice Scream (I Can Read Level 2) | [
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3,830 | 0 | K-Gr 2Charlie is at it again in this installment of the delightful series. In this latest book, Charlie finds himself in a rather unpleasant mess while trying to help his friend Abigail. Although he is calm, cool, and collected, unlike many other cattle dogs, he finds his way into trouble nonetheless. However, Charlie is always happy to help on the farm no matter what the job. On this particular day, the family is headed out to take the cattle to greener pastures. Will Charlie find his way out of trouble in time to make it home for his all-time favorite slice of bacon? Simple sentences and high-interest content help developing readers stay engaged. The language is ideal for helping students sound out words and sentences. VERDICT This beginning reader will be a great addition to any elementary school library collection.Katy Charles, Virgil Elementary School, Cortland, NYIt’s not easy being a cattle dog, but Charlie knows he’s the right dog for the job! When Abigail the calf gets stuck in the mud, Charlie springs into action . . . until he gets stuck, too! How will Charlie get out of this sticky situation?; Title: Charlie the Ranch Dog: Stuck in the Mud (I Can Read Level 1) | [
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3,831 | 1 | Lucky has always been a Lone Dog, but when the Big Growl strikes, his whole world changes. With danger at every turn, he has no choice but to fall in with a Pack of Leashed Dogs that includes his litter-sister Bella. When they encounter a fierce Pack of Wild Dogs that has laid claim to the forest, Lucky realizes their only hope is to unite as one groupbut between the Wild Pack's ruthless Alpha and a forest full of enemies, surviving the difficult journey ahead will require all of Lucky's skill and cunning.Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of animals and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. As well as having great respect for nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich, mythical explanations for animal behavior. She is the author of the Warriors, Seekers, Survivors, and Bravelands series. She lives in the UK. Visit her online at www.warriorcats.com.; Title: Survivors Box Set: Volumes 1 to 3 | [
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3,832 | 7 | PreS-Gr 2-Clarence is an ordinary, dusty four-wheeler, until a truck wash during a lightning storm transforms him into an extraordinary, "really, wheely powerful" superhero. No one recognizes this glistening, "shiny-clean stranger" who comes to the aid of those in need. With a turbo-charged push, he gets his friend Bruno out of a mud jam. He revs his engine and rescues a kitten stuck in a tree, and he even scales tall buildings with his inflated tires and saves the town from impending doom by welding a falling steel girder with his headlight laser beams. Back down on the ground, covered in dirt again, Clarence doesn't reveal his alter ego, content in knowing that transformation is "only a wash away." Cummings's bright cartoons are full of energy and excitement, and the monster vehicle's emotions are written all over his windshield. VERDICT Here's hoping there are more adventures to come for this Mighty Truck champion.-Linda Ludke, London Public Library, Ontario, Canada(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Clarence was just an ordinary truck until one fateful day when an unplanned trip through a strange truck wash changed him. Foomp, his tires pumped up, and vroom, his engine revved, andKa-Boom!muddy old Clarence transformed into the mighty-fast, mighty-strong, mighty-awesome Mighty Truck! With his laser-bright headlights and turbo speed, Mighty Truck can take on any challenge.Mighty Truck is an all-wheel-drive adventure illustrated by Troy Cummings and written by award-winning, bestselling author Chris Barton.; Title: Mighty Truck | [
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3,833 | 1 | PRAISE FOR SURVIVORS: Hunter expertly explores the tensions between responsibility and freedom; risk and safety; and loyalty and acceptance. Viewing the unfolding adventure through Luckys eyes makes even the most mundane or familiar seem alive with magic. Wild and wonderful adventure for middle-graders. (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))Well-rounded characters, deep folklore and difficult problems without obvious answers drive the story. These dogs are not just loyal human companions, but warriors, leaders and friends. Perfectly crafted. (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))Young readers will find plenty to like here, from the fast-moving plot, to the characterizations of individual dogs. A promising start for the many fans of the Warriors and Seekers adventure series. (ALA Booklist)Storm has spent her whole life fighting for survival and acceptance. Now she finally feels at home in the Wild Pack, and for the first time she can remember, the world beyond their camp is at peace.Yet within the Pack, tensions are rising. Some dogs are far from satisfied with the Pack order, and others still don't trust Storm and Arrow, the only two Fierce Dogs within their ranks. Worse, Storm fears her Packmates might be right. Troubled by dreams of fear and shadows, Storm isn't sure which is the greater threatthe darkness brewing within the Pack . . . or the darkness within herself.; Title: Survivors: The Gathering Darkness #1: A Pack Divided | [
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3,834 | 2 | A sly, side-splitting hoot from start to finish. (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))A charming fantasy/adventure to add to larger middle grade collections. (School Library Journal)Adventures, high stakes, and risks propel this debut novel forward at a breakneck pace. Eccentric characters, mean guardians, and improbable situations, many involving poop, will appeal to middle-grade readers. (Booklist)Elinor Teele is the author of The Treasure of Mad DogMagee andThe Mechanical Mind of John Coggin as well as a playwright who graduated with a PhD from the University of Cambridge in 2005. She lives with her family in New England. You can visit her online at www.elinorteele.com.; Title: The Mechanical Mind of John Coggin | [
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3,835 | 2 | PreS-Gr 2Meet contrarian renegade Samanthasaurus Rex! While the other dinosaurs bite and fight, Samanthasaurus is busy being herself. "Clearly, you need to evolve!" she tells the other dinosaurs. She'd much rather be organizing bones or painting on cave walls. Her family knows how special she is, so they encourage her to be strong, smart, and LOUD like a true T. Rex! When the family encounter a volcano while whacking branches on Mount Crushmore, she's given the ultimate challenge: Can she save her family from disaster? With a loud roaaaar, Samanthasaurus saves the day! Where does she get her special gifts? She's strong, just like her mom; she's a leader, just like her dad; and she's loud, just like a real dinosaur. By staying true to herself and marching to the beat of her own drum, Samanthasaurus finds out what she's really capable of. Not only is this a coming-of-age girl-power adventure, the story is peppered with puns and scientific tidbits that will spark early conversations about science. Bright, captivating illustrations are reminiscent of retro cartoons, adding to the delight of this clever tale. VERDICT This is a fun selection that best suits independent readers who are nearly ready to graduate to longer picture books or short chapter books, and their caregivers, yet it would also make an exciting read-aloud for young school-age readers.Natalie Braham, Denver Public LibraryNot only is this a coming-of-age girl-power adventure, the story is peppered with puns and scientific tidbits that will spark early conversations about science. Bright, captivating illustrations are reminiscent of retro cartoons, adding to the delight of this clever tale. (School Library Journal)Modeling a curious tyrannosaurus with creative ideas, Mandells cute and clever main character and narrative exudes strong individualism and high self-esteem. Kaufmans soft-toned, playful prehistoric scenes bring Mandells narrative to life in this fun and gently educational read. (Booklist); Title: Samanthasaurus Rex | [
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3,836 | 2 | Cornell introduces a cast of endearingly sleep-deprived, Muppetlike ghouls in vignettes that are little gems of comic chiaroscurothink Georges de La Tour with a funny bone. (Publishers Weekly (starred review))Prime material for putting nighttime fearsand maybe even some kidsto bed. (Booklist)Praise for SHARK KISS, OCTOPUS HUG: Should have readers in hysterics. (Kirkus Reviews)Getting George to sleep is a nightmare.But getting a monster to sleep? That's an adventure.; Title: Go to Sleep, Monster! | [
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3,837 | 16 | Chickies little. Chickies big.Chickies wear a purple . . . PIG!Adorable chickies make learning opposites so much fun!Janee Trasler loves to make kids laugh. Whether she's writing and illustrating books, singing silly songs, or making puppets do their thing, she's going for the giggle. Janee lives in Grapevine, Texas with her husband John, two dogs, two guinea pigs, and a big ol' pile of puppets.; Title: Big Chickie, Little Chickie: A Book of Opposites (Chickies) | [
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3,839 | 0 | A clear blue sky awaits!Become a part of the Big Air Show at Bear Country Airport with the Berenstain Bears. Join them as they learn about things that flyfrom their own soaring balloon!Beginning readers will delight in this high-flying Berenstain Bears adventure.Mike Berenstain lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where he continues to write and illustrate wonderful new adventures for Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear.; Title: The Berenstain Bears Take Off! (I Can Read Level 1) | [
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3,840 | 2 | Layered in time, the narrative includes flashbacks revealing a girls experiences during the previous generation, as well as a climactic time-travel sequence that is pivotal in bringing the series to its satisfying conclusion. (Booklist Online)This is Myracles narrative sweet spot. (Booklist on Wishing Day)This unique coming-of-age story belongs in all middle grade collections. (School Library Journal)Heart! Humor! Sisterhood! Magic! Myracles new book has it all. My three wishes? World peace and two more Wishing Day novels. (Sarah Mlynowski, New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series and coauthor of Upside Down Magic)Grounded firmly in present-day middle school life, this has just enough magic to be unsettling and keep readers engaged. Natasha and her sisters, pretty Darya and creative Ava, are clearly drawn, believable characters...readers will be eager to see where her story goes. (Kirkus Reviews)Lauren Myracles Wishing Day is pure magic! A delightful read from start to finish. (Lisa Greenwald, author of Pink & Green is the New Black)When Ava Bloks mo ther returned to Willow Hill after a long, mys-terious absence, Ava hoped her familys suffering would instantly disappear. Her older sisters, Natasha and Darya, werent so certain, but thats only because they dont possess Avas unbridled optimism and her belief that theres good in everyoneeven the people who dont believe in magic.But now that Avas own Wishing Day is approaching, her hope is wavering. Her sisters made their wishes months ago, yet their family is in more trouble now than ever before. Mama still hasnt told Papa that shes back, and Papa is falling in love with someone else.None of that was supposed to happen!Ava is determined to fix things once and for all, and she vows not to repeat the mistakes of the Blok girls whove gone before her. Her plan is dangerous, however. In order to save her family, Ava will have to rewind time, traveling backward to the long-ago moment when things went so very wrong. If her plan works, all will finally be set right.If it fails? All will be lost . . . including Ava herself.Thrilling, inspiring, and brimming with wonder, The Backward Season is beloved and bestselling author Lauren Myracles final book in the Wishing Day series.; Title: The Backward Season (Wishing Day) | [
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3,841 | 0 | PreS-K-Using the same cadence as the familiar nursery rhyme "One Little, Two Little," this text follows children, their parents, and their homes as they build a sense of community. "One little, two little, three little children./Loved little, hugged little, snugged little children./Cry little, shy little, my little children./All children 'round the world." While the families represented vary in racial makeup and structure (for instance, same-sex couples, single-parent households), the emphasis is on the similarities. While this rhyme's racist history is not overtly addressed in the narrative, the visual inclusion of a teepee occurs twice without a defined context. Both mothers and fathers receive positive recognition in this well-paced, repetitive read-aloud. "One loving, two loving, three loving daddies./Smart loving, art-loving, heart-loving daddies./Peace-loving, strong-loving, long-loving daddies./All daddies 'round the world." Cool, soft colors emphasize a tranquil environment in the pencil and watercolor artwork displayed on watercolor paper against clean white backgrounds. The final spread depicts the group's participation in an outdoor picnic as "one BIG family 'round the world." VERDICT A rhyme with a disturbing history receives a modern makeover and focuses on the universal language of love. It makes a solid addition for schools and camps working to convey a sense of inclusion and community.-Meg Smith, Cumberland County Public Library, Fayetteville, NC(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.DiPucchio repurposes the familiar song as a warm list of beloved children and happy families. (Publishers Weekly)A solid addition for schools and camps working to convey a sense of inclusion and community. (School Library Journal); Title: One Little Two Little Three Little Children | [
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3,842 | 1 | Come along with Paddington as the Browns introduce him to his new home, London. Imagine his surprise when he discovers that Big Ben isn't a man, but a bell in a clock tower, and that England has a queen who lives in a palace. The city is full of wonders for a bear from Peru!; Title: Paddington: Paddington in London | [
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3,843 | 0 | Join Brother, Sister, and Honey as they take a tour with Gramps at Big Jakes construction site. They learn all about the different types of heavy equipment used for building, farming, mining, and more. And these are no ordinary machinestheyre BIG machines!Stan and Jan Berenstain began writing the Berenstain Bears series in 1962, with The Big Honey Hunt. Since then more than 250 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and sales of their series have exceeded 260 million copies. Stan and Jan have left behind a legacy of arguably the best-selling childrens book series ever. Making the books has long been a family affair, with son Mike writing and illustrating new stories about everyones favorite bear family. You can visit the Berenstain Bears online at www.berenstainbears.com.Mike Berenstain lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where he continues to write and illustrate wonderful new adventures for Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear.; Title: The Berenstain Bears' Big Machines (I Can Read Level 1) | [
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3,844 | 1 | Inspired by a great explorer, Paddington has traveled to London looking for a new home. There, he finds wonderful new friends, the Browns, and one marmalade-covered mess after another. Determined to fit in, Paddington goes in search of the one man whose love of exploration matches his own. What he discovers will surprise the whole family!Filled with exciting activities, this storybook is an adventure-filled romp through the world of Paddington.; Title: Paddington: Paddington's World | [
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3,847 | 2 | Gr 58Middle school can be rough, even for a tight-knit pack of 13-year-old friends. When the new girl, Rose, joins their table at lunch, things start to change in uncomfortable ways for Frost, Bench, Deedee, and Wolf. It certainly doesn't help that the sharp words and mean thoughts that used to fly around on cell phones, which have been banned, are now pasted on the school walls via sticky notes, out there for everyone to see. The eighth grade that Anderson portrays contains a good deal of hurtful words and somewhat muted violence spun from his memories of being "short and smart (but not that smart) and scrawny and often alone." Both the wit of the prose and the bullying described are sharp and speak to everyday situations in today's schools. Stylistically the novel is solid, with a repetitive emphasis on the power of words. Anderson creates crucial suspense as narrator Frost looks back on the events of the story. Regrettably, the book overhypes itself to a substantial degree: the "war" is not the advertised monumental conflict of competing sides but rather a significant backdrop for a couple of major incidents in the lives of the main characters. VERDICT A forceful book that focuses on bullying and the development of friendships in middle school amid exploration of the power of words. A good purchase for collections serving middle schoolers.Erin Reilly-Sanders, University of Wisconsin-Madison★ “Written with understated humor and fine-tuned perception, Frost’s first-person narrative offers a riveting story as well as an uncomfortably realistic picture of middle school social dynamics.” (Booklist (starred review))★ “Anderson dives into the world of middle school with a clear sense of how it works and what it needs. Kids, and the rest of the world, need more books like this one.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))★ “Anderson captures the tumultuous joys and pains of middle school with honesty, creating characters with whom readers will find common ground and insight. Words have lingering and persistent power, Anderson makes clear, but so does standing up for others and making one’s voice heard.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))“Acute observations about social media and school life and a smart, engaging narrator make this a journey well worth taking. Readers might even want some Post-it notes to mark the good parts.” (The Horn Book); Title: Posted | [
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3,848 | 0 | The Berenstain Bears love baseball! Theres no better way to spend a beautiful day in Bear Country than watching a ball game with Papa, Mama, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear.Come along to the baseball diamond and watch the Berenstain Bears favorite team pitch, catch, and bat their way to a great day with the family. Time spent with the Berenstains is always a home run!Early readers will enjoy learning all there is to know about the Berenstain Bears favorite pastime: baseball!Mike Berenstain lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where he continues to write and illustrate wonderful new adventures for Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear.; Title: The Berenstain Bears: We Love Baseball! (I Can Read Level 1) | [
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3,850 | 2 | Big Nate is funny, big time. (Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid)Praise for BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF: Though Nate may not achieve the fame he seeks with his classmates, this sharp-witted and unflappable protagonist just might find it with readers. (Publishers Weekly)Praise for BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF: Thank goodness sequels are planned! (Kirkus Reviews)Praise for BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF: Laugh-out-loud! (School Library Journal)Praise for BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF: Nates persistent good cheer and moxie make him a likeable new proxy for young misfits. (Booklist)Praise for BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF: What carries the day are the zany illustrations and unflagging enthusiasm of Nate himself. (Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books)Praise for BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF: The millions of Wimpy Kid fans will be thrilled to find another cartoon buddy to read about, this good-hearted king of detention. (Horn Book (starred review))Praise for BIG NATE STRIKES AGAIN: Fans will be in heaven; thank goodness number three is already on the way. (Kirkus Reviews)Praise for BIG NATE STRIKES AGAIN: Even the most jaded middle-schooler will find much to laugh about here. (Horn Book Magazine)Praise for BIG NATE ON A ROLL: [T]he slickest of this series...On a roll indeed! (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))This book is out of this world!For fans of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Meet BIG NATE, champion cartoonist and definitely NOT the teacher's pet.; Title: Big Nate Super Scribbler (Big Nate Activity Book) | [
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3,851 | 0 | Ever since Paddington entered the Browns' home, everything from having tea to taking the London Underground has been an incredible adventure. But when Paddington meets Millicent, the whole family takes off on their biggest adventure yet!; Title: Paddington: Paddington's Adventures (I Can Read Level 1) | [
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3,852 | 2 | “Nuanced depictions of friendship coupled with larger-than-life and fully three-dimensional characters make this delightful book at once thoughtful and a riot to read.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))“Spunky, sweet hearted, and full of fun, Mya will have readers everywhere yelling ‘Yee-haw’!” (Varian Johnson, author of The Great Greene Heist)“[A] winning series debut.” (Booklist)“Endearing” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)“A big-hearted, high-spirited, cowboy-booted heroine…The story’s vivid small-town setting and memorable characters will have many readers looking forward to more Mya.” (Publishers Weekly)“Looking for a book that sparkles with laughter and heart? Yippee kai-yay—here it is! Mya’s search for a true, not-fake friend will tickle your giggle bone and lasso your ticker. Everyone but everyone should have a friend like the magnetic and magnificent Mya Tibbs.” (Tricia Springstubb, author of Moonpenny Island and Cody and the Fountain of Happiness)“In Spirit Week Showdown, earnest Mya, with her Texas charm and mounting friendship problems, kept me turning the pages all the way to the boo-yang cool finale. Trust me: you’ll want all your friends to read this one!” (Tracey Baptiste, author of The Jumbies, a School Library Journal selection)Praise for THE LAURA LINE: “This is a lively approach to an issue that’s come up recently in the news...and the historical aspect could help readers consider their own family lore that may not have made its way into written accounts.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)Praise for THE LAURA LINE: “Laura Dyson’s sweet, sassy voice draws you into this delightful story of self-discovery and acceptance, unwavering friendship and the deep roots of one amazing family.” (Donna Gephart, author of OLIVIA BEAN, TRIVIA QUEEN)Praise for THE LAURA LINE: “Crystal Allen shows us how our relatives, even the ones we’ve never met, sometimes have a way of gently weaving a path to exactly who we’re meant to be, our truest and best self.” (Kathryn Fitzmaurice-author of THE YEAR THE SWALLOWS CAME EARLY)Crystal Allen is the author of How Lamar's Bad Prank Won a Bubba-Sized Trophy, which received a Florida Sunshine State Award Master List nomination and was a Junior Library Guild selection. She is also the author of the acclaimed middle grade novels The Laura Line, The Magnificent Mya Tibbs: Spirit Week Showdown, and The Magnificent Mya Tibbs: The Wall of Fame Game. She currently lives in Sugar Land, Texas, with her husband, Reggie, and two sons, Phillip and Joshua. You can visit her website at www.crystalallenbooks.com.; Title: The Magnificent Mya Tibbs: Spirit Week Showdown | [
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3,855 | 2 | “Ross wastes no time with his worldbuilding, establishing Chess and his crew as a misfit found family working the Fog by day and sharing stories by night. It’s a fresh approach, reminiscent of Dickens…the only thing missing is a sequel, which readers hope won’t be far behind. ” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))“With plenty of action, and characters who are as precocious as they are prodigious at their airship duties, this is a fun beginning to a unique new series. An abundance of pop culture references gone hilariously wrong add appeal for reluctant readers. Oh, and there are air pirates!” (School Library Journal)“Complex, lovable characters; a magical, dangerous world; and a struggle to survive against overwhelming odds. I couldn’t put it down!” (Sage Blackwood, author of the Jinx trilogy)“Fast-paced and clever, filled with brave, talented characters—my favorite! It’s a classic adventure novel with a postapocalyptic flair and witty reimaginings of modern folklore.” (Merrie Haskell, author of The Castle Behind Thorns)Joel Ross is the author of The Fog Diver, which received the Cybils Award and the YouPer Award from the Michigan Library Association and was named to the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List. He is also the author of The Lost Compass as well as two World War II thrillers for adults (Double Cross Blind and White Flag Down). He lives in Santa Barbara, California, with his wife, Lee Nichols, who is also a full-time writer, and their son, Ben, who is a full-time kid. To find out more information, go to www.fogdiver.com.; Title: The Fog Diver | [
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3,856 | 2 | This second installment is just as entertaining as the first book. Kids will share much of Olgas annoyance with her fellow humans and some of Olgas observations are laugh-out-loud funny. (School Library Journal)...always smart and funny, this installment will delight those who havent yet met Olga and seasoned fans. (School Library Journal)Readers who first met Olga and her unusual and possibly alien pet, Meh, in Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere (2017), will be delighted to be reunited with the quirky pair. (Booklist)One day, Meh and I will leave the Earth. Well get away from all these annoying humans and find the planet where Meh was born. Im already working on my astronaut skills; but it would go much faster if Meh wasnt acting so strange. Whats up with her?WHAT YOULL FIND IN THIS BOOK:CUTE ALIENSWEIRD SPACE FACTSA STRANGE VETWORRISOME PINKBUMPSPEANUT-BUTTER-FILLED OLIVES; Title: Olga: We're Out of Here! | [
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3,857 | 2 | Packed with anecdotes and sidebars, case studies, humorous illustrations, and all-new material, Kathleen Krulls introduction brings the Bill of Rights vividly to life.The True Revised and Updated Story of the Bill of Rights!Kathleen Krull has garnered starred reviews and awards for her many books. The Children's Book Guild of Washington, DC, honored her with its Nonfiction Award for her body of work that "has contributed significantly to the quality of nonfiction for children." She lives in San Diego, California, with her husband and sometime writing partner, Paul Brewer.; Title: A Kids' Guide to America's Bill of Rights: Revised Edition (Kids' Guide to American History) | [
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3,859 | 2 | Mike Berenstain lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where he continues to write and illustrate wonderful new adventures for Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear.; Title: The Berenstain Bears' Show-and-Tell | [
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3,860 | 0 | Learn to read with Pinkalicious!Victoria Kann is the award-winning illustrator and author of the picture book series featuring the whimsical and effervescent character Pinkalicious. Victoria coauthored and illustrated the first two books, Pinkalicious and Purplicious, and cowrote the play Pinkalicious: The Musical. She wrote and illustrated the New York Times number-one bestsellers Goldilicious, Silverlicious, Emeraldalicious, and Aqualicious as well asPeterrific, starring Pinkaliciouss little brother! Victoria is the co-executive producer of Pinkalicious & Peterrific on PBS Kids.; Title: Pinkalicious Phonics Box Set (My First I Can Read) | [
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3,861 | 11 | Welcome to Bear Country! Explore the world of the Berenstain Bears, where Brother, Sister, and Honey visit exhibits, investigate caves, and return to the coziest place in towntheir tree house! This book is perfect for anyone who ever wondered what it would be like to spend a great day visiting with the Berenstain Bears.Mike Berenstain lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where he continues to write and illustrate wonderful new adventures for Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear.; Title: The Berenstain Bears: Welcome to Bear Country | [
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3,862 | 0 | Buckle up! These Guinness World Records are all about cars, trucks, and more! From the largest monster truck to the loudest bike horn, these amazing vehicles will rev the engines of any imagination.; Title: Guinness World Records: Wacky Wheels (I Can Read Level 2) | [
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3,863 | 2 | PreS-KThis cumulative verse describes the joyful activities of the first few days of kindergarten. Only the first two verses rhyme and most, but not all, contain alliteration. Still, the lines scan well and beg to be sung to the tune of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." For example, "On the third day of kindergarten/I thought it was so cool/counting up to ten, making lots of friends,/and riding the bus to my school!" The ink, paint, and collage digital illustrations have the hectic feel of a kindergarten class and feature a diverse group of students. VERDICT A general purchase for libraries looking to add to their first day of school collections, this one makes a good read/sing aloud.Kelly Roth, Bartow County Public Library, Cartersville, GAOn the first day of kindergarten I thought it was so cool. . . .Count twelve exciting firsts of kindergarten!; Title: On the First Day of Kindergarten | [
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3,864 | 2 | Three eggs in a nest begin to wiggle and wobble, until . . .CRACK!CRACK!CRACK!It's a duck . . .duck . . .DINOSAUR!Meet Feather, Flap, and Spike. They're three unlikely siblings who each want to stand out. But together, they make the biggest splash! Kallie George is an author, editor, and creative writing teacher. She has written numerous books for children, including the Magical Animal Adoption Agency series, the Heartwood Hotel series, Wings of Olympus, Duck, Duck, Dinosaur, and The Lost Gift. Kallie lives in Vancouver, BC, with her husband and son. Visit Kallie online at www.kalliegeorge.com.; Title: Duck, Duck, Dinosaur | [
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3,865 | 2 | Gr 4-6-The adventure continues for Chess and his airship crew in this action-packed sequel to The Fog Diver (HarperCollins, 2015). Having recently escaped from the greedy and powerful Lord Kodoc, ruler of the mountaintop empire known as the Rooftop, the crew are sure they'll be safe on a faraway mountaintop called Port Oro. No sooner have they arrived in the strange new city, however, than they learn that Kodoc isn't even close to done with them. He still seeks a mysterious object known as the "Compass," a device that lies somewhere on the surface of the Earth, deep in the Fog. Legend says that the Compass can control the Fog-even make the Fog go away. With the Compass, Kodoc will have the power to determine the fate of his entire Empire, and he knows that Chess is the key to finding that power. The race is on for Chess, his crew, and their new friends on Port Oro to recover the Compass before it falls into the wrong hands. Chock-full of positive themes about loyalty and teamwork and packed with hilariously misinterpreted pop culture references, Ross's middle grade adventure series about a juvenile airship crew raised in a junkyard continues to shine. In this case, with deeper characterization, even more nonstop action, and much higher stakes, the sequel is even better than the original. Readers will find themselves alternately laughing out loud and biting their nails as they anxiously follow the adventures of Chess and his friends. VERDICT A fast-paced narrative and hilarious dialogue make this series an essential purchase where smart middle grade fantasy/adventure is in demand.-Liz Overberg, Zionsville Community High School, IN(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.With deeper characterization, even more nonstop action, and much higher stakes, the sequel is even better than the original. Readers will find themselves alternately laughing out loud and biting their nails as they anxiously follow the adventures of Chess and his friends. (School Library Journal (starred review))Endless delight. A cracking good adventure with a diverse cast in a memorable world. (Kirkus Reviews); Title: The Lost Compass (Fog Diver) | [
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3,866 | 2 | PreS-Gr 2Tickles the bunny feels left out when her brothers and sisters scamper off to play and she is not invited to come along. Instead, she snuggles under a tree and reads various stories about bravery, resilience, agility, and cunning. As the day comes to a close, she hears a cry for help and finds her siblings stuck in a log. Because of the tales she's read, Tickles knows exactly how to rescue the other bunnies and saves the day. This is a multifaceted narrative, much like the stories that Tickles reads, and it offers many lessons. It invokes consideration and inclusion through Tickles's own discoveries while championing the power of books and reading, perhaps bordering on the edge of cramming too much into a small space. However, it is a valiant attempt and a positive, empowering selection for young readers. The gouache illustrations are simply stunning, with a bold, glowing yellow appearing throughout, visually relaying the warmth and strength of the book. VERDICT For classrooms and school libraries seeking to reinforce positive messages with young readers.Kaitlin Malixi, Bucks County Free Library, Doylestown, PAThe soft visual texture is appealing and well befits the gentle narrative with its encouraging message to never give up. A happy ending for a little bunny whose reading helps her to do big things. (Kirkus Reviews)The motivational messages come in handy when Tickles discovers her siblings have become trapped in a hollow log. Wendell Minor creates a bucolic countryside home for the rabbits in sun-washed scenes of fields bursting with flowers, and a series of dream sequences offer visual evidence of Tickless growing confidence. (Publishers Weekly)PRAISE FOR IF YOU WERE A PANDA: A global array of bears parade by in this delightful story for the very young. A lovely title to engage the imaginations and interest of budding animal enthusiasts. (Kirkus Reviews)PRAISE FOR IF YOU WERE A PENGUIN: Wendells vibrant large-scale figures, set against bracing polar landscapes, have enough personality to captivate a crowd. (ALA Booklist)A playful and lightly informative look at the life of penguins...an excellent storytime addition. (School Library Journal); Title: How to Be a Bigger Bunny | [
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3,867 | 2 | Gr 25Olga is a socially awkward, animal-loving kid scientist (and an expert on animal poop). She finds that critters are far more interesting than people. In fact, Olga's only friend is the spider that lives under the bathroom sink, but he is not very cuddly and doesn't talk much. Luckily for Olga, she discovers an unknown creature that she dubs olgamus ridiculus, otherwise know as Meh. Olga embarks on a quest to understand her new friend better, but that leads her away from the safe haven of her home. As Olga tries to learn what her new pet eats, she meets some interesting people, a far cry from the irritating ones she normally encounters. For fans of "Dork Diaries" and "Captain Underpants," Olga will be a big hit. The story is embedded with comical illustrations, speech bubbles, charts, and pictures showing Olga's quirky and sometimes judgmental personality. Kids will devour the toilet humor along with the quick one-liners Olga throws out. As readers get deeper into the plot, themes of peer pressure and being oneself emerge, giving the goofy tale a little depth. VERDICT Chuckle-worthy and fun, this is a great purchase for fans of heavily illustrated chapter books.Brittney Kosev, Honey/Rush Elementary, Lubbock, TXGreat, kooky, monstrous fun! (Jim Benton, bestselling author of Franny K. Stein)An apt readalike for fans of Wimpy Kid, and Gravel deploys spot art, larger illustrations, word balloons, and chunks of text with great success in the layout. (Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books)A visually interesting mix of illustration and story, punctuated by numerous lists, comic panels, and cartoon diagrams and led by a smart female protagonist. A bubble-gum crowd pleaser with wide audience appeal. (Kirkus Reviews)This laugh-out-loud book is a perfect pick for transitioning readers with a penchant for silly stories, or graduates of the Fly Guy series. (Booklist)Researching the creature she dubs Meh fills Olgas days with purpose and her notebook with hilarious quips (He doesnt like it when I put a sock on his head.... Hes really scared of bananas), which Gravel captures in her signature brand of chunky cartooning, accented with red. (Publishers Weekly)Readers will get lots of laughs out of the steady stream of gross-out jokes, as well as Olgas misanthropic humor, though her attitude toward humans softens slightly by books end. (Publishers Weekly)[An] obvious sell to fans of animals, but it will also hit a humorous note with anybody who has felt a little left behind by these things we call humans. (Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books)For fans of Dork Diaries and Captain Underpants, Olga will be a big hit. Kids will devour the toilet humor along with the quick one-liners Olga throws out. (School Library Journal)Animal-loving Olga makes her biggest scientific discovery yet in this amusing story! (Recommended on The Ultimate Summer Reading List for 9- to 12-Year-Olds2017 Edition) (Brightly); Title: Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere | [
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3,868 | 2 | The stuff of kids wildest dreams (Kirkus Reviews)A subversive take on the topic of manners that still manages to deliver a message about human decency. (The Horn Book)[A] wild, relatable fantasy...This telling will resonate with (and tickle) the intended audience. (Booklist)Barnetts narration hits all the right wry noteswhile Parsleys expressive, exaggerated drawings give the story the tight narrative arc, visual breeziness, and snappy comic rhythms. (Publishers Weekly)Praise for EXTRA YARN: Understated illustrations and prose seamlessly construct an enchanting and mysterious tale. (Publishers Weekly (starred review))Praise for EXTRA YARN: Klassens deadpan, stylized illustrations impeccably complement Barnetts quirky droll writing. (School Library Journal (starred review))Praise for EXTRA YARN: Theres nothing to say but perfect. (Lane Smith, New York Times bestselling author of IT'S A BOOK)Praise for BILLY TWITTERS AND HIS BLUE WHALE PROBLEM: Definitely funny and slyly subversive. (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))Praise for THE CLOCK WITHOUT A FACE: Ready to get your mind blown? Then dig into this. (Booklist (starred review))Praise for THE CLOCK WITHOUT A FACE: Clock seamlessly blends the playfulness of the kids books we wished we had and the sophistication of [McSweeneys] trademark design. (Time Out Chicago)You can have anything you want in the whole world.But only if you say The Magic WordAlakazoomba.; Title: The Magic Word | [
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3,869 | 2 | Big Nate is funny, big time. (Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid)Praise for BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF: Though Nate may not achieve the fame he seeks with his classmates, this sharp-witted and unflappable protagonist just might find it with readers. (Publishers Weekly)Praise for BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF: Thank goodness sequels are planned! (Kirkus Reviews)Praise for BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF: Laugh-out-loud! (School Library Journal)Praise for BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF: Nates persistent good cheer and moxie make him a likeable new proxy for young misfits. (Booklist)Praise for BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF: What carries the day are the zany illustrations and unflagging enthusiasm of Nate himself. (Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books)Praise for BIG NATE STRIKES AGAIN: The millions of Wimpy Kid fans will be thrilled to find another cartoon buddy to read about, this good-hearted king of detention. (Horn Book (starred review))Praise for BIG NATE STRIKES AGAIN: Fans will be in heaven; thank goodness number three is already on the way. (Kirkus Reviews)Even the most jaded middle-schooler will find much to laugh about here. (The Horn Book)Praise for BIG NATE ON A ROLL: [T]he slickest of this series...On a roll indeed! (Kirkus Reviews)Lincoln Peirce (pronounced "purse") is a cartoonist/writer and New York Times bestselling author of the hilarious Big Nate book series (www.bignatebooks.com), now published in twenty-five countries worldwide and available as ebooks and audiobooks and as an app, Big Nate: Comix by U! He is also the creator of the comic strip Big Nate. It appears in over three hundred U.S. newspapers and online daily at www.gocomics.com/bignate. Lincoln's boyhood idol was Charles Schulz of Peanuts fame, but his main inspiration for Big Nate has always been his own experience as a sixth grader. Just like Nate, Lincoln loves comics, ice hockey, and Cheez Doodles (and dislikes cats, figure skating, and egg salad). His Big Nate books have been featured on Good Morning America and in the Boston Globe, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and the Washington Post. He has also written for Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon. Lincoln lives with his wife and two children in Portland, Maine.; Title: Big Nate Puzzlemania (Big Nate Activity Book) | [
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3,870 | 0 | When Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear pretend to be superheroes, all of Bear Country joins in the fun!Mike Berenstain lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where he continues to write and illustrate wonderful new adventures for Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear.; Title: The Berenstain Bears Are SuperBears! (I Can Read Level 1) | [
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3,871 | 2 | A well-crafted blend of realism and fantasy. (School Library Journal (starred review)) [A] lyrical story of love and loss... The way the sisters fight and love in equal measure, as well as their basic need for one another, rings poignantly true in this touching and heartwarming story, which contains a tiny bit of magic, right here in the real world. (Booklist (starred review))Haydu makes skilled use of her storys fantastical overlay to create a haunting narrative about the ways family members can fail-but also support-each other. (Publishers Weekly)Tender, wise, and heartbreakingly lovely, this story is as brilliant as a stolen star, and every bit as magical. Prepare to be enchanted. (Katherine Applegate, Newbery-award winning author of The One and Only Ivan)A gorgeous, profound, deeply felt book that lovingly explores intricate sibling relationships, the crushing weight of family secrets, and the delicate magic of hope. Rules for Stealing Stars is sublime. (Anne Ursu, author of Breadcrumbs and The Real Boy)Silly and her sisters are flesh-and-bone characters; they gripped me by my very heart and pulled me into their tense and mysterious family story. With beguiling moments of magical realism and engaging turns of phrase, Corey Ann Haydu has crafted a glowing middle grade debut. (Leslie Connor, award-winning author of Waiting for Normal and Crunch)Corey Ann Haydu is the author of Rules for Stealing Stars and four acclaimed books for teens. She grew up in the Boston area, earned her MFA at the New School, and now lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her dog Oscar. Find out more at www.coreyannhaydu.com.; Title: Rules for Stealing Stars | [
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3,872 | 1 | PreS-Gr 2"One day in the leaves/of the eucalyptus tree/hung a scare in the air/where no eye could see." A large yellow snake with purple forked tongue lies in wait for its next meal. Along comes a wide-eyed little boy, who gets gobbled right up. "'I'll bet,' said the boy,/in the belly dark and deep,/'that you're still very hungry/and there's more you can eat.'" And so, with the clever tyke's encouragement, the greedy predator proceeds to eat a bird with a worm, a cat, an ape eating grapes, a bear, a hive full of bees, and a fruit with a fly. "Gurgle-gurgle came a blurble/from that belly deep and full" and out exit the animal's victims, leaving the regretful snake with a "crummy tummyache." The digitally created art features full spreads depicting the ever-inflating snake and its alarmed victims on the recto and the boy and the other victims cloaked in the darkness of the snake's belly on the verso. Children will enjoy the rhythms of the musical text and eagerly anticipate each new meal, reveling in the inevitable outcome. VERDICT Pair this title with any version of "There Was an Old Lady" for a satisfying storytime.Barbara Auerbach, New York City Public SchoolsLove the book. . . . A hungry snake. A beautiful brown boy. What more can a young reader ask for? (National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson)What fun Daniel Bernstrom has with words! Living as we do in a society where the emphasis is on television, film, and videos, this book shows children how delightful language can be. The wonderful and colorful illustrations add to the playful joy of this book. (Newbery Honor winner Julius Lester)Bernstroms spritely language rhythmically sings an exciting, laugh-filled, cumulative story. Bold, large print highlights the events as the snake slides, wiggles, and twists while the animals crinkle, munch, and buzz. Wenzels wildly imaginative, brightly hued digital illustrations are a wonderfully goofy complement to the action . . . (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))Debut author Bernstrom draw(s) in readers with lilting refrains and exuberant wordplay. Wenzel knows how to mix his media: theres a luxuriously whiskered cat, a sloth with a sweaterlike coating of moss, an ape eating grapes,/ lounging like a queen, and a very big bear. (Publishers Weekly (starred review))Onomatopoeia and action words abound, as does the rhythm and repetition, making this cumulative tale skip along. The rainbow eucalyptus tree, its leaves, and the fanciful mix of critters are depicted in marvelously colorful digital illustrations. (Booklist (starred review))Children will enjoy the rhythms of the musical text and eagerly anticipate each new meal, reveling in the inevitable outcome. VERDICT Pair this title with any version of There Was an Old Lady for a satisfying storytime.-Barbara Auerbach, New York City Public Schools. (School Library Journal); Title: One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree | [
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3,873 | 0 | Kallie George is an author, editor, and creative writing teacher. She has written numerous books for children, including the Magical Animal Adoption Agency series, the Heartwood Hotel series, Wings of Olympus, Duck, Duck, Dinosaur, and The Lost Gift. Kallie lives in Vancouver, BC, with her husband and son. Visit Kallie online at www.kalliegeorge.com.; Title: Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Perfect Pumpkin (My First I Can Read) | [
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3,874 | 2 | Pete the Cat shares his groovy, glass-half-full outlook on life in this collection of all his favorite famous inspirational and feel-good quotes. Pete adds his fun take on well-known classics, from Albert Einstein to Confucius to Abraham Lincoln to Shakespeare.James Dean’s art has sold in more than ninety galleries and shops across the United States. He has devoted his paintings to Pete the Cat for fifteen years and has turned his natural love for cats into his life’s work. James published his first adult book, The Misadventures of Pete the Cat, a history of his artwork, in 2006. He illustrated his first self-published children’s book, Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, in 2008, and the follow-up book, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, in 2011. James lives in Savannah, Georgia, with his wife, four cats, and one dog. You can visit him online at www.petethecat.com.; Title: Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Life | [
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3,875 | 2 | PreS-KA baby bear can't fall back asleep, which is problematic since he is supposed to be hibernating. Elliott and his mother retreat to their den for a long winter's nap. The cub dreams of spring, his favorite time of year. He finds himself wide awake with nothing to do, so he tries every trick in the book, but nothing works. Spooky shadows on the wall give him a good scare and he wonders if spring will ever come again. Finally, his adoring mother rouses herself and assures Elliott that warmer weather is right around the corner. They make friendly shadow puppets and eat a snack. Finally, Elliott lets out a big yawn and they are able to fall back asleep together. Kim's illustrations are lovable and uncomplicated. Children will be able to easily relate to the plight of not being able to go back to sleep. VERDICT A gentle tale that makes for a good bedtime read-aloud any time of year.Gretchen Hardin, Sterling Municipal Library, Baytown, TXThe refrain, poetic imagery, and well-paced sentences make this a smooth read-aloud. Kims soft, digitally colored graphite pencil illustrations evoke the comfort of the winter cave. A warm, cozy counterpoint to Karma Wilson and Jane Chapmans Bear Snores On. (Kirkus Reviews)Debut illustrator Kim textures her digitally colored images with soft graphite, and her bears are smooth and roly-poly. (Publishers Weekly)Kims illustrations are lovable and uncomplicated. A gentle tale that makes for a good bedtime read-aloud any time of year. (School Library Journal); Title: Wide-Awake Bear | [
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3,876 | 1 | When Paddington arrives in London, he's excited to explore the city that he's heard so much about. Thanks to a stroke of luck, he meets Mr. and Mrs. Brown at the train station. They welcome him into their home and agree to help him find the explorer who visited his family in Peru. As Paddington sets out to search for the explorer and discover the many wonders in the city, he catches the eye of an evil taxidermist who would love nothing more than to come between the bear and the Browns.It will take every member of the Brown household to help Paddington learn that finding a home and a family is the greatest adventure of all.Jeanne Willis, author of Monster Bed, says, “I began writing as soon as I learnt how to hold a pen.” She is the author of several children’s books. Ms. Willis works as an advertising copywriter and shares her home in London with a cat, a garter snake, some smooth-claw South African toads, and a new tank of tadpoles each year.; Title: Paddington: The Junior Novel | [
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3,877 | 1 | Hoist the sails and run up the Jolly Roger! Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear embark on a high seas adventure full of cannonballs, scallywags, andof coursetreasure! X marks the spot for Captain Cub, Brown Bear the Pirate, and Honey Bones on the isle of their imagination!Mike Berenstain lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where he continues to write and illustrate wonderful new adventures for Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear.; Title: The Berenstain Bears Pirate Adventure | [
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3,878 | 1 | The Berenstain Bears love spending time at the library! They are always checking out books on outer space, medieval knights, and more. A visit to the library is their favorite stop on the weekends.Then one day, the family finds out the library may be shutting down forever. The cubs know they have to do something! But how can they save their precious library before its too late?Mike Berenstain lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where he continues to write and illustrate wonderful new adventures for Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear.; Title: The Berenstain Bears: We Love the Library | [
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3,879 | 2 | Come along with Brother and Sister Bear as their friend Professor Actual Factual takes them on a Bear Country job tour. From firefighter to artist and farmer to astronautthere are so many careers to explore!Mike Berenstain lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where he continues to write and illustrate wonderful new adventures for Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear.; Title: The Berenstain Bears: When I Grow Up | [
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3,880 | 15 | Nate Ball is the host of the Emmy and Peabody award-winning PBS reality shows Design Squad and Design Squad Nation. An MIT graduate with a masters in mechanical engineering, Nate is also the cofounder of Atlas Devices, a two-time All-American pole-vaulter, and a competitive beatboxer. He lives with his wife in Cambridge, Massachusetts.; Title: Let's Investigate with Nate #2: The Solar System | [
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3,881 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1Pizzoli strives mightily to make sense of Barnett's spare text, but readers may still be left mystified as to how one can be "lucky like a window" or "sweet like a banker." The rounded figures depicting children of many races, his pastel palette, festive polka dots and pennants, and a generally upbeat ambience convey the happy nature of Barnett's silliness. The appealing artwork and fun refrain go just so far in this head-scratching bit of absurdity. The entire book feels like a party, but the substance is as incorporeal as a mouthful of cotton candy. VERDICT Purchase only where Barnett and Pizzoli are popular.Miriam Lang Budin, Chappaqua Library, NY“Encourages big, imaginative thinking.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))“This nutty ode to affection has echoes of Ruth Krauss in its sensible absurdity.” (Kirkus Reviews)“Love, joy, and ridiculous similes come together in this confectionary absurdity from noted talents Barnett and Pizzoli.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)Praise for THE MAGIC WORD: “The stuff of kids’ wildest dreams” (Kirkus Reviews)Praise for THE MAGIC WORD: “A subversive take on the topic of manners that still manages to deliver a message about human decency.” (The Horn Book)Praise for THE MAGIC WORD: “[A] wild, relatable fantasy...This telling will resonate with (and tickle) the intended audience.” (Booklist)Praise for THE MAGIC WORD: “Barnett’s narration hits all the right wry notes…while Parsley’s expressive, exaggerated drawings give the story the tight narrative arc, visual breeziness, and snappy comic rhythms.” (Publishers Weekly)Praise for EXTRA YARN: “Understated illustrations and prose seamlessly construct an enchanting and mysterious tale.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))Praise for EXTRA YARN: “Klassen’s deadpan, stylized illustrations impeccably complement Barnett’s quirky droll writing.” (School Library Journal (starred review))Praise for EXTRA YARN: “There’s nothing to say but perfect.” (Lane Smith, New York Times bestselling author of IT'S A BOOK); Title: I Love You Like a Pig | [
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3,882 | 2 | Gr 46Fifth graders Clover and Danny are best friends and have had an incredibly close bond since they were babies. Early on in the novel, Danny develops a serious illness that eludes his doctors and keeps him out of school, leaving Clover to navigate the social side of school without him. When it comes time to choose a science fair topic, Clover decides to study Danny's illness, reasoning that she knows and cares more about him than his doctors do, and slowly deduces that his condition improves when the two are together. At the same time, Clover is learning about symbiosis and thinks there may be a special link between her and Danny that eases his symptoms. Concerned that Danny's doctors aren't doing enough and that he is running out of time, Clover and Danny devise a secret plan that combines Danny's dream of seeing snow for the first time with a visit to the Somerset Clinic, a facility that specializes in a holistic approach to healing. Clover is a compassionate and reflective narrator, and readers will experience her anxiety and overwhelming need to help her friend. The parents are portrayed with refreshing honesty, as are the challenges in various relationships and friendships. While the last few chapters of the book, after Danny's death, are fragmented, they perfectly capture the unfocused feeling of grief. VERDICT Haydu does not shield readers from hard truths, creating complex characters who face difficult situations. This sensitive work will strike an emotional chord with middle graders.Juliet Morefield, Multnomah County Library, ORA touch of magic, the promise of snow, and so much love I can barely keep it together to write this sentence. I know Clover and Danny will stick with me for a long, long time. (Kate Milford, New York Times bestselling author of The Greenglass House)Beautiful, true, and magical. This book touched my heart. (Lauren Myracle, author the Wishing Day series) Quietly superb prose...Haydu doesnt romanticize illness, but she provides comfort through art, science, magic, love, and a purple suitcase. A sharp, clear-cut piece that knows life is beautiful and sickness isnt. (Kirkus Reviews (starred review)) Haydus second middle-grade novel is poignant and powerful. A heartbreaking story about the healing power of friendship amid human fragility. (Booklist (starred review)) In this moving, exquisitely written story, Corey Ann Haydu explores the thin line between science and magic within an intense bond of friendship. (Shelf Awareness, starred review)Haydu does not shield readers from hard truths, creating complex characters who face difficult situations. This sensitive work will strike an emotional chord with middle-graders. (School Library Journal); Title: The Someday Suitcase | [
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3,883 | 13 | PreS-Gr 2Saturdays are terribleat least for Ada. They mean ballet class, and Ada "HATES" ballet. The irritable dancer pouts about putting on her "waaay too tight" leotard and tutu, all the while fussing about the bane of her existence. As the story progresses, readers understand why Ada hates balletshe's not very good at it. Her pirouettes turn into kicks and punches, and her jets are far from graceful. Her little friend, a stuffed (occasionally animated) creature that resembles Gravel's I Want a Monster cast, encourages her and frequently gets caught up in Ada's hazardous momentum. Ada's inability to move with poise leaves her frustrateduntil her last attempt at pirouetting sends her out the door, crashing into trash cans and colliding into a karate teacher. It seems that her natural talents are best reserved for the mat. The protagonist's bad mood stems from her frustration at her failure, which sets her apart from similarly short-fused characters. The main text is composed of short exchanges, action words, and comprehensible narration. Gravel employs her signature digital style, using prominent black lines and a selective palette to create a quirky setting and tone. Furthermore, observant readers will notice subtle, giggle-worthy gestures from other characters. This book will resonate with children, especially those who have yet to channel their misunderstood talents. VERDICT A noteworthy addition for most collections. Fans of Gravel will get a kick out of this grouchy character.Briana Moore, School Library JournalThis book will resonate with children, especially those who have yet to channel their misunderstood talents. A noteworthy addition for most collections. Fans of Gravel will get a kick out of this grouchy character. (School Library Journal)Praise for I LOVE MONSTERS: The abundance of rainbow-hued monsters suggests that Gravel probably had a grand time flinging darts at a color wheel. (Kirkus Reviews); Title: The Cranky Ballerina | [
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3,884 | 2 | Ms. Frizzle may be a long-standing staple, but this book makes for a good companion title to freshen up collections. (School Library Journal)Ms. Frizzle and her magical bus have some competition . . . A solid start to a new science series. (Kirkus Reviews)Ever wonder where water comes from and where it goes? Or why sometimes it rains and sometimes it snows? Then join Nate Ball and his crack team of curious scientists as they shrink down smaller than a raindrop to see firsthand what the water cycle is all about. Its the learning adventure of a lifetime in this new series from everyones favorite fun-loving scientist and Emmy Awardwinning PBS star Nate Ball.; Title: Let's Investigate with Nate #1: The Water Cycle | [
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3,885 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1Fans of Otter will be pleased to see the pint-size creature going on a new escapade. While her guardian, Otter Keeper, is at work, Otter dresses up as a teacher and decides to school her stuffed toys. Giraffe excels at math, and Pig shows off his talents during music class, but what about Teddy, Otter's stalwart companion? When Otter realizes that Teddy feels like he isn't good at anything, her spirits saguntil Otter Keeper encourages her to have more faith in herself as an educator. Garton employs mild pastel colors and plenty of white space, giving his digitally rendered illustrations a soft, gentle quality. Otter herself is utterly charming, and images of her sporting her teaching outfit, complete with glasses and a pearl necklace, will have kids and adults cooing with delight. However, the tone never veers toward the cloying, and there's genuine wit that comes from the contrast between Otter's self-assured narration and the reality of the situation. Adults will appreciate Garton's wry sensibility as he spoofs well-known moments of the school routine (taking on the role of the weepy parent before class begins, Otter muses, "I made sure everyone was settled in, and then I said good-bye. This part was a bit sad."). Beneath the humor, though, there's a true understanding of children's fears, and Garton offers simple but sincere reassurance. VERDICT A wonderful storytime offering to soothe back-to-school blues; Otter devotees and newcomers will savor this one.Mahnaz Dar, School Library JournalGartons Otter is adorably roly-poly and just realistic enough to differentiate her from her stuffed pupils, and her droll expressions are spot-on.What adventure will Otter have next? (Kirkus Reviews)As in Otters previous books, Gartons wry sense of humor and richly detailed artwork generate a steady steam of laughs. (Publishers Weekly)A wonderful storytime offering to soothe back-to-school blues; Otter devotees and newcomers will savor this one. (School Library Journal); Title: Otter Goes to School (I Am Otter) | [
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3,886 | 2 | K-Gr 2Poor Shark. High above the city, he sits in his hotel room, watching detective shows on TV, munching potato chips, and dreaming of a life as a real detective. In the cold reality of early morning he is "just a lonely shark in the city." A missing pet poster nudges him to grab for his fantasy, and Shark thoughtfully begins a quest to find the missing kitty of the poster, a search that begins with research in the library and developing inner strength through Tai Chi. Interviewing witnesses is difficult when the detective presents his formidable teeth, but luck is with him as a chance sighting of the missing kitty not only solves the case but promises a future career for Detective Shark. Full-page color graphic art illustrations fast-forward the action. Shark's black-and-white dream sequence gives a nod to film noir-inspired city streets and private eyes, and he hits the pavement dressed in imitation of his favorite detective, Sherlock Holmes. VERDICT Nothing slows the determination of chip-munching Shark in this lively romp through the mean streets. He's one cool sleuth.Mary Elam, Learning Media Services, Plano ISD, TXDelightfulthe story is strangely inspirational...Many readers will demand further adventures-or imagine them for themselves. (Kirkus Reviews)Nothing slows the determination of chip-munching Shark in this lively romp through the mean streets. Hes one cool sleuth. (School Library Journal)Shark is an endearing goofball worth rooting for. (Publishers Weekly); Title: Shark Detective! | [
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3,887 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1As a canine companion, Dave is about as boring as they comehe sleeps all day and night. What his owner Lilly doesn't know is that he is a sleepwalker. While she is at school, Dave has all kinds of adventures, from winning contests and visiting the zoo to exploring underwater and performing in the circus. He even becomes the town's hero when he inadvertently stops a diamond robber. Since Lilly remains oblivious to his shenanigans, it's a good thing that she loves him just the way he is. Portrayed with an unfailingly serene smile, Dave is a tubby but happy sort composed of smooth shapes produced by the digital alteration of pencil, paint, and chalk. Despite heavy use of white space, the pages are filled with a tastefully restrained palette of bright, high-saturation colors and neutral tints with a plethora of patterns drawn in pencil, including Dave's omnipresent "Zs." In contrast to the business of the textures around Dave, the dog and human inhabitants of the story fall flat and inexpressive with buggy round eyes and cartoon smiles, even when drawn in motion. The story is simple, but the phrasing becomes a little awkward with choppy sentence structure. VERDICT This debut shows promise of lively entertainments to come even if Lazy Dave is not an essential purchase.Erin Reilly-Sanders, Ohio State University, ColumbusA delightfully drawn and amusing take on what the pet does when the owner is away. (Kirkus Reviews); Title: Lazy Dave | [
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3,888 | 22 | Simpsons Comics Colossal CompendiumVolume ThreeStart off with a little ring-a-ding-ding from the new "King of Cool" Professor Frink, some harmless daydreaming from Bart's pal Milhouse, some bedtime nursery rhyming with Maggie Simpson, and a bit of back-in-the-day reminiscing from Mr. Burns. Even a tyke-sized Homer tries his hand at some magical wishing, and Ralph Wiggum does a little role modeling. Then, Sideshow Bob goes slumming to exact his revenge, Bart sets about reinvigorating his favorite superhero comic magazine, and Homer thinks he's seeing double when he discovers another brother from yet another mother. And for your convenience, quickly cut and fold your very own Kwik-E-Mart!*Thank you, come again!* Squishee machine not included.Matt Groening, the creator and executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning series The Simpsons, as well as creator of the cartoon strip "Life in Hell" and the animated FOX television series Futurama, is the man responsible for bringing animation back to primetime and creating an immortal nuclear family. In addition, Groening formed Bongo Comics Group in 1993 and currently serves as publisher of The Simpsons Library of Wisdom, Simpsons Episode Guides, Simpsons Comics, Bart Simpson Comics, Radioactive Man Comics, Simpsons Comics Treasure Trove, the annual Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror, Futurama Comics and more than 36 comic compilations, as well as many instant classics including Bart Simpsons Guide to Life, The Simpsons Handbook and The Simpsons Uncensored Family Album.; Title: Simpsons Comics Colossal Compendium Volume 3 | [
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3,889 | 22 | Looking to have some fun with the Simpsons?Join the club! Membership comes with these exclusive benefits: Get the lowdown as Homer discovers his new calling as the bearer of bad news; Mr. Burns opens a museum dedicated to his life and his legend; Marge gives up her apron for academia; Bart and Lisa memorize the entire cartoon canon of "Itchy & Scratchy" to save humanity; and Homer goes to freakish lengths to get Marge an anniversary gift. All this and more rewarding perks and privileges await you in the Simpsons Comics Clubhouse.**Dress code and proper attire will be strictly enforced at all times.Matt Groening, the creator and executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning series The Simpsons, as well as creator of the cartoon strip "Life in Hell" and the animated FOX television series Futurama, is the man responsible for bringing animation back to primetime and creating an immortal nuclear family. In addition, Groening formed Bongo Comics Group in 1993 and currently serves as publisher of The Simpsons Library of Wisdom, Simpsons Episode Guides, Simpsons Comics, Bart Simpson Comics, Radioactive Man Comics, Simpsons Comics Treasure Trove, the annual Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror, Futurama Comics and more than 36 comic compilations, as well as many instant classics including Bart Simpsons Guide to Life, The Simpsons Handbook and The Simpsons Uncensored Family Album.; Title: Simpsons Comics Clubhouse | [
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3,890 | 2 | "This is life, people. You got air coming through your nose; you got a heartbeat. That means it's time to do something."Kid President has something important to tell you in Kid President's Guide to Being Awesome. This family project became a YouTube sensation (75 million views and counting!); a television series (Kid President: Declaration of Awesome); and now the inspiring book you hold in your hands. Together, 11-year-old Robby Novak and his brother-in-law, Brad Montague, have inspired millions to dance, celebrate life, and throw more parades.In this Guide to Being Awesome, the two pull together stories of awesome kids changing the world, a step-by-step guide to making pretty much everything a little bit awesomer, awesome interviews with awesome celebrity friends (including Olivia Wilde, Andrew W.K., Craig Robinson, and Josh Groban), and a special foreword from Rainn Wilson. Grab a corndog, settle into your favorite comfy chair, and pretend it's your birthday! Kid President is here with the Guide to Being Awesome to spread the love and inspire the world.Robby Novak is known to millions as Kid President. He is 11 years old. He loves corndogs and basketball and has kissed Beyonc. Together, he and his brother-in-law, Brad Montague, are on a mission to inspire kids and grown-ups to make the world more awesome. Robby has osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a brittle bone condition that has resulted in his having more than 70 breaks since birth. His condition doesn't keep him from living large, busting out sweet dance moves on a daily basis, or honoring his presidential writing duties alongside Brad. This is their first book.; Title: Kid President's Guide to Being Awesome | [
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3,891 | 0 | Have you met our most popular I Can Read characters?Our biggest collection yet is perfect for growing readers, taking them from the My First level through Level Two with sixteen beloved stories.This set includes:Biscuitlittle Critter: Just Helping My DadPete the Cat: Pete's Big LunchAmelia Bedelia Sleeps OverTHE Berenstain Bears at the AquariumDanny and the DinosaurFancy Nancy and theDelectable CupcakesTHE Fat Cat Sat on the MatPenny and her DollPinkalicious: School Rules!Sammy the SealSplat the Cat: Good Night, Sleep TightAmelia BedeliaBatman Classic: Meet the Super HeroesFrog and Toad Are FriendsJustice League Classic: I Am the FlashHarperCollins Publishers is a proud supporter of First Book, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to give children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their own new books. The primary goal of First Book is to work with existing literacy programs to distribute new books to children who, for economic reasons, have little or no access to books. In this way, First Book effectively leverages the heroic efforts of local tutoring, mentoring, and family literacy organizations as they work to reach children who need help the most. First Book distributes millions of books to hundreds of thousands of children nationwide each year. For more information on First Book, please visit www.firstbook.org.; Title: I Can Read All-Time Favorites 16-Book Box Set | [
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3,892 | 2 | “The banter and quips bouncing around among these classmates and friends energize the story, which reinforces the importance of recognizing one’s limits, learning how to both take and give advice, and knowing how to be a good friend.” (Publishers Weekly); Title: Confidentially Yours #1: Brooke's Not-So-Perfect Plan | [
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3,893 | 2 | This collection features twelve Berenstain Bears stories in the perfect story-time format. Snuggle with a loved one or find your own favorite reading spot and join Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear as they discover sea creatures at the aquarium, learn to care for a kitten, have a rambunctious sleepover, and more! With beloved illustrations on every page, these time-honored tales have been developed to be read in five minutes or less. Make the Berenstain Bears part of your story-time tradition with this new collection of classics.Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. The first story starring the bear family, The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 370 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons' love of reading has become over the years arguably the best-selling children's book series ever.Since their inception, the Berenstain Bears stories have expanded to include picture books, beginning readers, and chapter books--even a hit TV show on PBS. Writing and illustrating the books has become a Berenstain family affair. Mike joined with his parents as a creative team in the late 1980s. The Bear family has expanded over the years as well. Sister Bear arrived in 1974, and baby Honey joined the family in 2000.Though Stan died in 2005 and Jan in 2012, Mike continues to create the delightful Berenstain Bear adventures from his studio in Pennsylvania.; Title: Berenstain Bears: 5-Minute Berenstain Bears Stories | [
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3,894 | 11 | PreS-Gr 1Giraffe has a problem. It's his first day in the jungle, and everyone thinks he's a chair! All the animals take turns sitting on hima monkey, a hippopotamus, and even a human mistake the herbivore for a comfy chair! Giraffe has no luck vocalizing his concern. However, when a lion decides to take a seat, Giraffe musters the courage to say, "I am not a chair!" Readers can engage with this goofy tale while also picking up the message of learning to speak up for themselves. The stylized cartoons are done in pencil and acrylic paint. Burach uses warm colors to depict a populated jungle that welcomes readers and the main character to a new environment. VERDICT An amusing bit of silliness that should find a home in storytime and picture book collections.Briana Moore, Elmont Memorial Library, NYA giraffe, new to the jungle, can't seem to persuade his fellow animals that he isn't a piece furniture. To them, he's a chair, and chairs are for derrieres. "I'm a giraffe," the giraffe complains to no one in particular (which is part of the problem) after being sat upon once again. "Can't they see? I have spots and ears and eyes"--he points to his ossicones--"and whatever these things are." Burach (There's a Giraffe in My Soup) pursues the chain of consequences triggered by his wonderfully ridiculous premise with gleeful doggedness. The result is a steady stream of silliness that leads to a classic punch line, in which the core misunderstanding saves the put-upon protagonist from being eaten by a lion; a bonus final joke turns the tables yet again. Rat-a-tat dialogue and freewheeling cartooning, featuring a bounty of googly eyes and goofy expressions, make this a great readaloud for anyone who's ever felt objectified or misunderstood--a wide audience if ever there was one. Ages 4-8.Agent: Lara Perkins, Andrea Brown Literary. (Feb.)-Publisher's Weekly; Title: I Am Not a Chair! | [
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3,895 | 2 | Gr 46Edith, her academic parents, and her eight-year old twin siblings (both already members of Mensa) together return to rural Pinne, FL, to prepare Edith's recently deceased grandmother Petunia's house for sale. In the Florida swamp, surrounded by her grandmother's pet snakes and lizards, Edith meets her cousin Rae for the first time. Rae is everything Edith wishes she could be: brave, glamorous, and popularwith a viral Instagram feed and a long-distance boyfriend she met while doing a Shakespeare play. When Edith discovers her grandmother's long-lost list from childhood, "Petunia's Good Ideas for Summertime," she sets out to create "Edie," a new version of herself. These adventurous challenges, though seemingly "bad ideas" at first glance, once actualized allow Edith to find out who she is and what she values in ways that are both comforting and somewhat unexpected. Stewart's whimsical contemporary coming-of-age story is full of sweetness and moments of sheer chutzpah. VERDICT A fine supplementary addition to medium and large collections in need of summer reads.Alpha DeLap, St. Thomas School, Medina, WA; Title: The Summer of Bad Ideas | [
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3,896 | 2 | PreS-Gr 1Like a toddler learning to walk, Little Wing the dragon stumbles and falls as he tries to fly. "Flip. Flap. Flop." And when he does manage to get aloft, he learns why it's important to follow his mother's rules about flying. Lost in the woods, he becomes "Flip, Flap, Frightened!" Bell's pencil, watercolor, and digital illustrations include landscapes of dense forest (lit up by fireflies) and fog-covered mountains. This offering balances a child's need for independence and the reasons for parental guidelines in a sweet, engaging way. VERDICT The expressive characters and the use of alliteration throughout make for an entertaining and interactive read-aloud.Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, AB, CanadaNo matter how hard Little Wing tries to fly, it's alwaysflip,flap,flop . . .until one day when his fluttering takes off and he finds himself high above the clouds.But now that the sky is the limit for Little Wing, he has to find his way home. It takes a special someone to teach Little Wing the importance of the dragon rules and to help him be flip, flap, fearless!; Title: Little Wing Learns to Fly | [
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3,897 | 14 | PreS-Gr 1Jeffers reimagines "Jingle Bells" in the wintry countryside. A little girl, her brother, and a mischievous Westie climb aboard their "one-horse open sleigh" to deliver a Christmas gift to their grandmother, and high jinks abound. As they dash through the snowy landscape, everyone tumbles out of the sleigh to the shock of nearby deer. The Westie takes off on a merry chase with a hare and a fox and the siblings encounter a myriad of curious animals (a picture glossary of the animals encountered is appended). Eventually the trio arrive at grandmother's houseand in a clever twist, grandpa happens to be Santa. The family straps on their ice skates and glide joyfully across the frozen river. Jeffers's signature watercolor-and-ink paintings capture the soft winter landscape, ensuring that readers will snuggle a little closer with loved ones. The song lyrics have been altered to fit the plot, but they are mostly intact and still very singable. VERDICT Perfect for one-on-one sharing or holiday storytime; the back matter encourages a second read to find all the critters missed the first time around.Shanna Kim, Los Angeles Public LibraryJeffers excels with masterful compositions, with the details of the lovely art savored at a leisurely pace. A perfect choice for reading or singing on wintry nights. (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))[A] playful take on [an] omnipresent holiday song. (Publishers Weekly)Perfect for one-on-one sharing or holiday storytime. (School Library Journal)Jefferss watercolor-and-ink art is as precise and gentle as always. (The Horn Book); Title: Jingle Bells | [
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3,898 | 11 | PreS-Gr 2-Many people have experienced going out to eat and finding something they didn't order in their soup. The boy in this story is surprised to find a giraffe in his bowl, followed by an alligator, an elephant, a yak, and a whale. This is a funny book that engages readers from the very first page, when the young diner arrives at the restaurant on his Big Wheel and leaves it with the valet. The waiter does not initially believe the boy at first but realizes that the child is right and quickly brings him a fresh bowl. Each new serving brings a bigger and more difficult dilemma. The animals prove to be more of a problem for the waiter than the boy. He ends up with bandages, cuts, and a broken leg. Children will be eager to see what comes next. They will also enjoy watching the waiter become more frightened and exhausted with each trip to and from the kitchen. When it is suggested the young boy have a free dessert...things become even worse! The ending will surely elicit laughs. The exaggerated cartoon artwork is colorful and expressive. VERDICT This is a great, silly read-aloud for storytime or one-on-one sharing, especially for finicky eaters.-Barbara Spiri, Southborough Library, MA(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted."'Excuse me, waiter? There's a giraffe in my soup!' Ridiculously fun from the very first page, this tale wastes no time pulling readers right into the story of a boy who sends back bowl after bowl of soup in a restaurant after finding a different zoo animal hiding in each one. Readers will be endlessly entertained as the animals in the soup get sillier and sillier and the bumbling waiter grows increasingly flustered while he tries to keep his restaurant in order. Kids and adults alike will laugh out loud at the absurdity of every situation in Burach's debut picture book." --Page Seck, Blue Manatee Children's Bookstore, Cincinnati, OH -Lively and quirky, Burach's first picture-book outing aims to send kids into fits of giggles. A zany read-aloud book for the youngest of diners.Kirkus Reviews; Title: There's a Giraffe in My Soup | [
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3,899 | 2 | Gr 47When the abandoned, zombie-eyed inflatable Santa that Dad left on the roof for an entire year (while he was off in North Dakota working in the oil fields) deflates and attacks Bobbie Mendoza, leaving her with a broken wrist and an epic case of angst, Bobbie decides that Christmas stinks and she is going to ignore it entirely. Then she realizes that her little brother's happiness depends on his belief in Christmas and Santa Claus. Her attempt to get him the gift of his dreams lands them both on Santa's Naughty List, which turns out to be a lot more serious than she could have imagined. Cinematic mayhem includes the evil Watcher, a depressed Santa, Larry the Red-Antlered Reindeer, a helpful whale, lots of refried beans, murderous snow angels, Seal Team Nine (made up of actual marine mammals with helicopter beanies), and an entire contingent of blow dryer-wielding snowmen. Bobbie and her maybe not-so-crazy uncle Dale are tasked with taking down the Watcher and ending the Naughty List for good, and both learn Important Things about courage, family, and the holiday spirit. VERDICT This graphic novel/fantasy hybrid should appeal to graduates of Captain Underpants.Mara Alpert, Los Angeles Public Library"Bobbie embarks on a whirlwind North Pole adventure that involves robo-narwhals, angry snow angels, and the Naughtiest Child in the World. Like Fry's Odd Squad books, the series unfolds through a mix of text, comics sequences, and illustrated gags that will keep kids laughing from start to finish, even as the authors balance the wackiness with some touching family moments." - Publishers Weekly"The copious illustrations, black-and-white cartoons reminiscent of Fry's comic strip, "Over the Hedge," add fun, clarity, and (oddly enough) believability to the text. Despite the female main focus, boys will enjoy the story too. References to butts, farts, and lead reindeer Larry's incontinence will cause mirth and the occasional guffaw. Readers of both genders will take to this original and hilarious story--so long as they do not still believe in Santa." - Kirkus Reviews"A great story, lively drawings, and a cast of unforgettable characters. What else could you want for Christmas? The Naughty List is a book for all seasons!" --Lincoln Peirce, bestselling author of the Big Nate series "If you are like me you normally don't read Christmas books because there aren't enough robo-narwhals, submarines, refried beans, and Ninja Santas in them. Fry and Jackson just fixed that." --Tom Angleberger, bestselling author of the Origami Yoda series; Title: The Naughty List | [
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