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6,900 | 17 | Praise for LEGENDS: With the LEGENDS series, Howard Bryant brings to life the best that sports has to offerthe heroes, the bitter rivalries, the moments that every sports-loving kid should know.Mike Lupica, #1 bestselling author of Travel Team, Heat, and Fantasy League * "A terrific gathering of heroic hacks and legendary near misses."Kirkus Books, starred reviewHoward Bryant(www.HowardBryant.net)is a multi-award-winning author; sports journalist; and radio and television personality. He is the author ofShut Out: A Story of Race and Baseball in Boston;The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron;andJuicing the Game. The only two-time winner of the prestigious Casey Award for baseball writing, Howard is also a senior writer for ESPN.com andESPN The Magazine, and appears frequently on ESPN's "The Sports Reporters" and on ESPN Radio. Follow@hbryant42; Title: Legends: The Best Players, Games, and Teams in Baseball: World Series Heroics! Greatest Home Run Hitters! Classic Rivalries! And Much, Much More! (Legends: Best Players, Games, & Teams) | [
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6,901 | 5 | "The perfect book for kids who love dragons and mild tacos."Kirkus Reviews Kirkus"The watercolor, gouache, and colored pencil cartoon illustrations are the real stars here. Regardless of, or perhaps because of, the absurdity of the story, this tale should be a big hit with anyone with an affinity for dragons."School Library Journal School Library JournalPraise forDragons Love Tacos:New York Times bestsellerA New York Times Notable Children's Book of 2012Summer Kids Indie Next List"Off-kilter fun for those who like their picture books (and salsa) zesty and fresh."Publishers Weekly, starred review"Dragons Love Tacos is a heaping helping of silly. Little kids will relate to the anti-spicy bias and chuckle over Salmieri's watercolor and gouache cartoon illustrations showing literally boatloads of tacos and all sizes of dragons enjoying their favorite food at pool parties, costume parties and, well, taco parties."San Francisco Chronicle "The perfect book for kids who love dragons and mild tacos."Kirkus Reviews "The watercolor, gouache, and colored pencil cartoon illustrations are the real stars here. Regardless of, or perhaps because of, the absurdity of the story, this tale should be a big hit with anyone with an affinity for dragons."School Library JournalAdam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri are the creators of Those Darn Squirrels!, which was a Borders Original Pick.Adam Rubin (www.whothehell.com) works as a creative director at Firstborn Multimedia. Follow him on Twitter @Rubingo. Adam lives in Barcelona, Spain.Daniel Salmieri (www.danielsalmieri.com) is an artist and illustrator who graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Follow him on Twitter @RubinSalmieri. Daniel lives in Brooklyn, New York.; Title: Dragones y Tacos (Spanish Edition) | [
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6,902 | 2 | Betty G. Birney has written episodes for numerous children’s television shows, including The New Adventures of Madeleine, Doug, and Bobby’s World, as well as after-school specials and a television movie, Mary Christmas. She has won many awards for her television work, including an Emmy, three Humanitas Prizes, and a Writers Guild of America award. In addition to the Humphrey books, she is the author of The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs and The Princess and the Peabodys. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Betty lives in Los Angeles with her husband, an actor. Priscilla Burris graduated from The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, studying Illustration, Design and Merchandising. Since then, she's illustrated several children's books.; Title: Humphrey's Treasure Hunt Trouble (Humphrey's Tiny Tales) | [
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6,903 | 13 | Praise for Laurel Longs The Twelve Days of Christmas:Heres a song whose lyrics everyone knows and that therefore demands something spectacular to distinguish it. This version, sumptuously illustrated by Long, certainly delivers.The New York TimesMs. Long has secreted lyrical clues within each picture that children will relish hunting down.The Wall Street Journal* Long expertly weaves religious and secular images into a visually arresting interpretation of the traditional carol.Publishers Weekly, starred reviewAn accomplished visual interpretation with a playful element for children to enjoy.BooklistThis version has a dreamy, fairy-tale sensibility."Kirkus ReviewsLongs lyrical and lush oil paintings, reminiscent of Russian icon art, combined with a tricky interactive element, make this version of the traditional carol special.School Library JournalLaurel Long is the celebrated illustrator of many books for children, including Hans Brinker by Bruce Coville, and The Magic Nesting Doll by Jacqueline K. Ogburn. She is a professor of art at California State University, Northridge, and lives in Southern California with her family.Visit her online at www.laurellong.com.; Title: The Twelve Days of Christmas | [
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6,904 | 2 | 2016 Jefferson Cup Award for Young Readers WinnerCaroline Starr Rose (www.carolinestarrrose.com) is the author of critically acclaimed May B. Blue Birds is her second novel. She's taught both social studies and English in New Mexico, Florida, Virginia, and Louisiana. In her classroom she worked to instill in her students a passion for books, an enthusiasm to experiment with words, and a curiosity about the past. Caroline lives in New Mexico with her husband and two sons.Follow her on Twitter @CStarrRose .; Title: Blue Birds | [
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6,905 | 2 | * The writers passion for stories and storytelling permeates the memoir, explicitly addressed in her early attempts to write books and implicitly conveyed through her sharp images and poignant observations seen through the eyes of a child. Woodsons ability to listen and glean meaning from what she hears lead to an astute understanding of her surroundings, friends, and family. Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW* Mesmerizing journey through [Woodsons] early years. . . . Her perspective on the volatile era in which she grew up is thoughtfully expressed in powerfully effective verse. . . . With exquisite metaphorical verse Woodson weaves a patchwork of her life experience . . . that covers readers with a warmth and sensitivity no child should miss. This should be on every library shelf. School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW* Woodson cherishes her memories and shares them with a graceful lyricism; her lovingly wrought vignettes of country and city streets will linger long after the page is turned. For every dreaming girl (and boy) with a pencil in hand (or keyboard) and a story to share. Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW* [Woodsons] memoir in verse is a marvel, as it turns deeply felt remembrances of Woodsons preadolescent life into art. . . . Her mother cautions her not to write about her family but, happily, many years later, she has and the result is both elegant and eloquent, a haunting book about memory that is itself altogether memorable. Booklist, STARRED REVIEW* A memoir-in-verse so immediate that readers will feel they are experiencing the authors childhood right along with her. . . . Most notably of all, perhaps, we trace her development as a nascent writer, from her early, overarching love of stories through her struggles to learn to read through the thrill of her first blank composition book to her realization that words are [her] brilliance. The poetry here sings: specific, lyrical, and full of imagery. An extraordinaryindeed brilliantportrait of a writer as a young girl. The Horn Book, STARRED REVIEW* The effect of this confiding and rhythmic memoir is cumulative, as casual references blossom into motifs and characters evolve from quick references to main players. . . . Revealing slices of life, redolent in sight, sound, and emotion. . . . Woodson subtly layers her focus, with history and geography the background, family the middle distance, and her younger self the foreground. . . . Eager readers and budding writers will particularly see themselves in the young protagonist and recognize her reveling in the luxury of the library and unfettered delight in words. . . . A story of the ongoing weaving of a family tapestry, the following of an individual thread through a gorgeous larger fabric, with the tacit implication that were all traversing such rich landscapes. It will make young readers consider where their own threads are taking them. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, STARRED REVIEW* Woodson uses clear, evocative language. . . . A beautifully crafted work. Library Media Connection, STARRED REVIEWNational Ambassador for Young People's LiteratureJacqueline Woodson(www.jacquelinewoodson.com) is the 2014 National Book Award Winner for herNew York Timesbestselling memoirBrown Girl Dreaming, which was also a recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award, a Newbery Honor Award, the NAACP Image Award and the Sibert Honor Award. Woodson was recently named the Young Peoples Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. She is the author of more than two dozen award-winning books for young adults, middle graders and children; among her many accolades, she is a four-time Newbery Honor winner, a three-time National Book Award finalist, and a two-time Coretta Scott King Award winner. Her booksincludeThe Other Side,Each Kindness, the Caldecott Honor BookComing on Home Soon; the Newbery Honor winnersFeathers,Show Way, andAfter Tupac and D Foster, andMiracles Boyswhich received theLA TimesBook Prize and the Coretta Scott King Award and was adapted into a miniseries directed by Spike Lee. Jacqueline is also the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement for her contributions to young adult literature, the winner of the Jane Addams Childrens Book Award, the 2013 United States nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award, a 2016 National Book Award finalist for her adult novel Another Brooklyn, and received the 2018 Children's Literature Legacy Award. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York.; Title: Brown Girl Dreaming | [
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6,906 | 2 | ★ "Through her protagonist’s rollicking commentary, Vail captures the anguish and hilarity at the heart of middle school." —The Horn Book, starred review★ "Vail may be disguised as an adult, but somewhere inside she is hiding a sensitive, confused, hormonal, loving, and intelligent adolescent. Using Cyrano de Bergerac as a model, Vail has created a fast-paced comedy characterizing a teen girl’s growing pains on the journey toward womanhood. Bring a tissue (or a pack), and enjoy." —VOYA, starred review★ "As per her usual blend of energy, wit, and genuine emotion, Vail has created a story that is at once delightfully gossipy, playfully ironic, and deeply moving." —BCCB, starred review"Heartwarming, funny, and tender . . . Call it cute, call it clever—Vail fluently captures the spirit of today’s American middle-schoolers." —Booklist"Hilarious and heartfelt." —Kirkus Reviews"This tween romance proves that some stories stand the test of time." —School Library Journal"Vail skillfully details the politics of middle school, mean girls, first dates, and best friends in this sensitive and funny coming-of-age story." —Publishers WeeklyPraise for Rachel Vail's Unfriended:"Another winner by Rachel Vail. At times laugh-out-loud funny, and other times heartbreaking., Unfriended is the kind of book I wish there were more of: emotionally complex, beautifully written, and impossble to put down. I never wanted it to end." —Meg Cabot"Rachel Vail should be required reading for all middle-schoolers. Deft and funny, this tale of the doom and drama of friendships played out in a digital universe is pitch-perfect and sheer fun." —Judy Blundell, author of What I Saw and How I Lied"Rachel Vail's ingenious, humorous, and compassionate storytelling brings her six narrators so fully alive that by the end of her book you cannot imagine ever 'unfriending' any of them." —Mary Pope Osborne, author of the Magic Treehouse books"With keen insight, Vail reveals the internal struggles with uncertainty and self-doubt that can plague young teens regardless of popularity status. . . With a resolution that is both realistic and hopeful, Vail captures the complexity of middle school social challenges, insightfully addressing the issues of friendships and integrity." —Publishers Weekly"Vail has a great ear for dialogue, and her characters. . . are well differentiated and realistic." —VOYA"Vail has always had her finger solidly on the pulse of middle-school social dynamics, with an uncanny ear for young teen dialogue and a real empathy for the wide and awkward range of social and physical development that characterize this age . . . Vail’s considerable fan base alone would justify multiple-copy purchase plans, but the hot-button topic of cyberbullying will further increase requests." —Booklist"A realistic portrayal of middle school life . . . A solid choice that will ignite meaningful discussion." —School Library Journal"Vail captures the complexity of middle school social challenges, insightfully addressing the issues of friendships and integrity." —Kirkus ReviewsRachel Vail is the award-winning author of more than 30 books for young people. As a theater lover, Rachel sees and reads as many plays as she can. Well, That Was Awkward was in part inspired by her love of the play Cyrano – another tale of secrets, wit, self-confidence, self-loathing, friendship, identity-hiding, and romance that blossoms between all the wrong people. Or does it? Rachel lives in New York City with her husband, their two sons, and (like Gracie) a tortoise named Lightning. You can visit her online at www.RachelVail.com or on Twitter: @rachelvailbooksFrom the Hardcover edition.; Title: Well, That Was Awkward | [
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6,907 | 2 | "Payne has written a perfect story for middle-graders. It hits a lot of things kids worry about most. The voice of Fizzy in this first-person narrative is pitch perfect. This may capture the experience of children of divorce better than any book out there and deserves readership beyond a middle-grade audience. A winner!"-SanFrancisco Book Review"There are precious few books in the world that feel blindingly, achingly, beautifully real. This is one of them."-Compass Book Ratings"The Thing About Leftoversis an important addition to the canon of books having to do with divorce and loss. It gives kids in more traditional environments a heroine to look up to. And Fizzy is sweet enough, lovable enough, and tough enough to be that heroine."-Common Sense Media"This story made me laugh, cry, and think. The writing was captivating . . ."-YA Lit RumblingsWhy I WroteThe Thing About Leftovers"Just the wordfamiliesmade me sick with longing," says Fizzy Russo, protagonist ofThe Thing About Leftovers, a novel about navigating divorce and blended families, written by C. C. Payne and published by Nancy Paulsen Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers. When asked why she wroteThe Thing About Leftovers,this is what Payne said:First, I grew up in blended families, so I know that even under the best circumstances, when everybody's tryingtheir hardest, it can be difficult--for every family member.I'm not alone. I've read that more than 50% of marriages end in divorce, while 80% of divorced parents remarry within two years. So millions of people are living in blended families. Some of those people are kids. And some of those kids feel alone, scared, rejected, worthless, unloved and/or unlovable. Most of them can't see past today. I wrote the book to let those kids know that they aren't alone; they aren't worthless or unlovable, and that it WILLget better.I also wrote hoping the book might inspire honest conversation between primary readers (kids) and secondary readers (parents and stepparents).Sometimes, I think our fears seem so monstrously big and scary that we're afraid to even go near the box we've stuffed them into, much less open it, let those fears out, take a good hard look at them, and at what's behind them. That makes articulating and discussing those fears--and laying them to rest--nearly impossible. But Fizzy and her family have done that. And in sharing and discussing this book, I hope other families are able to do that, too.And finally, I know what a huge, lifelong impact a special teacher or librarian can have on a student; I hope this book helps them to see some of these "leftover" kids more clearly and have an even greater impact on them. For a few of these kids, a teacher or librarian may be the only adult who seems to care and is consistently investing in them. That teacher or librarian has the power to change everything, from the way they feel about school to the way they feel about themselves, their potential, and their future.All that said, I don't want to give the impression thatThe Thing About Leftoversis a book that was written with a message in big, neon lights, because it isn't. I let Fizzy tell her story honestly, the way she would tell it to her best, most trusted friend, if they were holed up in her bedroom late at night, sharing secrets--and a tub of ice cream. Fizzy doesn't minimize or gloss over the hard stuff, but she does share her truth with a lot of hope and humor.What's interesting about her story, although Fizzy doesn't realize it, is that even though the characters are all different and they go about it in different ways, ultimately they all want exactly the same things--the same things weallwant: love, belonging,family.C. C. Payne is the ever hopeful, humorous, and distinctly Southern middle grade author ofThe Thing About Leftovers; Lula Bell on Geekdom, Freakdom & the Challenges of Bad Hair,andSomething to Sing About.She lives with her family and her dog, Peach, in Kentucky. To learn more, visitccpayne.net; Title: The Thing About Leftovers | [
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6,908 | 0 | Praise for The After-Room: “This series finale wraps up most of its loose ends in a satisfying bow, leaving just enough room for imaginative middle-grade readers and teens to conjure up their own futures for Janie and Benjamin.”—Kirkus Reviews “A cerebral fantasy with enough action to keep readers on their toes.”—School Library Journal"Meloy ends her trilogy on a satisfying note and manages an authorial sort of alchemy just short of being as miraculous as that performed by her protagonists: creating realistic historical fiction that gives an authentic cold war feel, along with potions that can turn one into a bird."--VOYAMaile Meloy is the award-winning author of The Apothecary and The Apprentices, as well as four books for adults: the short story collections Both Ways Is the Only Way I Want It and Half in Love, and the novels Liars and Saints and A Family Daughter. You can visit Maile at www.mailemeloy.com.; Title: The After-Room (The Apothecary Series) | [
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6,909 | 7 | Praise for Max Helsing and the Thirteenth Curse:* "[A] gore-spattered, bone-crunching series opener."Booklist, starred reviewJobling ably pens a genuinely funny book without allowing the humor to overshadow the horror...A delightful bit of ghoulish escapism.Kirkus Reviews Max, a hero in the vein of a young Indiana Jones, is more at ease facing demons than managing middle school, and his wisecracking attitude and quick thinking make for entertaining reading. This action-packed thriller sets up what promises to be a series filled with legend, lore, and epic battles.Publishers Weekly"The allure of fantastical monsters, combined with the tried-and-true formula of kids saving the world, will surely draw readers to this novel and have them eager for future installments."SLJFrom the Hardcover edition.Curtis Jobling is the author of the Wereworld series, which includes Rise of the Wolf, which was shortlisted for the 2011 Waterstones Prize, Rage of Lions, Shadow of the Hawk,Nest of Serpents,Storm of Sharks, and War of the Werelords. He is also the designer of the worldwide hit childrens television show Bob the Builder, and the author/illustrator of numerous childrens books. He lives with his family in Cheshire, England. Visit Curtis online at curtisjobling.com.; Title: Max Helsing and the Thirteenth Curse (Max Helsing: Monster Hunter) | [
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6,910 | 7 | Praise for My Gym Teacher Is an Alien Overlord"Solomons never lets up on the humor; readers will laugh out loud, as the book uses every superhero clich imaginable. In a slightly meta and very funny turn, Luke takes advantage of them: his encyclopedic knowledge of comic books gives him a strategic edge over the ETs.Wildly funny."Kirkus ReviewsPraise forMy Brother Is a SuperheroA non-stop action-packed, laugh-out-loud winner of a story. The main characters are finely drawn and their voices are authenticA great book that will charm reluctant readers as well as anyone who has ever dreamed of being a superhero. School Library Journal, starred reviewLukes narration is pitch perfect, providing just the right amount of snark, admiration, and clevernessA hinted-at sequel will be eagerly anticipated by readers, who will want to return not only for the whizz-bang superhero stuff but also for the memorable and carefully developed sibling dynamic. BCCBA loving tribute to the genre consumed with capes, masks, supervillains, and great responsibility. Kirkus ReviewsComic-book devotees like Luke will appreciate references to familiar characters (Zack initially christens himself Starman until Luke reminds him, Theres already a Starman. Youll probably get sued), but all readers will enjoy the deadpan narration that reveals the unexpected difficulties of being a modern-day superhero. Publishers WeeklyDavid Solomons is a screenwriter whose first feature film was an adaptation of Five Children and It (starring Kenneth Branagh and Eddie Izzard, with gala screenings at the Toronto and Tribeca Film Festivals). His latest film, Not Another Happy Ending, closed the Edinburgh International Film Festival. My Brother is a Superhero was his first novel for children. He was born in Glasgow and now lives in Dorset with his wife (and novelist) Natasha, and son, Luke. Follow him at @DavidSolomons2.; Title: My Gym Teacher Is an Alien Overlord | [
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6,911 | 2 | "A winningly told story of struggle, solidarity, and optimism."—Kirkus Reviews "Wadjda is a well-executed character: despite her feisty nature, she’s vulnerable and flawed, and her story will resonate with boys and girls alike."—School Library Journal"Al Mansour’s debut novel is a revelatory glimpse into a culture unfamiliar to many American readers."—Booklist"This novel has a cinematic sense of place...accessibly written and stealthily gripping."—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Fans of feisty protagonists will love this book and root for Wadjda from beginning to end."—School Library Connection This middle grade novel is based on the acclaimed film Wadjda! “A slyly subversive delight.”—Dana Stevens, Slate.com “Wadjda is something rare.”—The Village Voice “Guaranteed to charm.”—Variety “Lively and sly... a cultural thunderclap."—NPR.orgHaifaa Al Mansour is a Saudi Arabian film director and screenwriter, and the winner of an EDA Female Focus Award. Her first feature-length film, “Wadjda,” won the Best International Feature Audience Award at the Los Angeles Film Festival, among other awards, and is the basis of this middle grade novel. Her next film, “A Storm in the Stars” starring Elle Fanning, is set to release in 2016. The Green Bicycle is her debut novel.; Title: The Green Bicycle | [
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6,912 | 2 | Praise for Bunny Cakes"¡Wells, sencillamente, se come el pastel!"--Publishers Weekly"The famous Max and his sister, Ruby, are the stars of this self-proclaimed brand-name production—A Max & Ruby Picture Book-—but there is no formula here--only extreme originality."—Kirkus Reviews"Wells has that rare ability to tell a funny story for very young children with domestic scenes of rising excitement and heartfelt emotion, and with not one word too many."—Booklist"A confectionary delight, with layers of laughter."—School Library Journal"When it comes to the interplay between pared-down text and eventful illustrations, Wells, quite simply, takes the cake."—Publishers WeeklyLa aclamada autora Rosemary Wells ha escrito más de cincuenta libros para niños.; Title: Bunny Cakes (Edición en español) (Max and Ruby) (Spanish Edition) | [
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6,913 | 2 | "Revels in the bright colors and general hullabaloo of the Mexican Day of the Dead festival ...a humorous moral tale."—Publishers Weekly — Publishers Weekly"Bracegirdle crafts a colorful story about facing fears and accepting differences while seamlessly integrating Spanish words and phrases and information about the [Day of the Dead] holiday's traditions."—Kirkus Reviews — Kirkus Reviews"A colorful story about facing fears and accepting differences...lush and vibrantly hued...The ending satisfies, and the story as a whole addresses many issues pertinent to primary-grade children."—School Library Journal — School Library Journal"Sheer fun...It's nice to see a Day of the Dead book that finally gives Halloween a run for the spooky entertainment money."—BCCB — BCCBPraise for The Dead Family Diaz:"Revels in the bright colors and general hullabaloo of the Mexican Day of the Dead festival ...a humorous moral tale."—Publishers Weekly"Bracegirdle crafts a colorful story about facing fears and accepting differences while seamlessly integrating Spanish words and phrases and information about the [Day of the Dead] holiday's traditions."—Kirkus Reviews"A colorful story about facing fears and accepting differences...lush and vibrantly hued...The ending satisfies, and the story as a whole addresses many issues pertinent to primary-grade children."—School Library JournalP. J. Bracegirdle (pjbracegirdle.com) lives in Montreal. Follow him on Twitter @pjbracegirdle.Poly Bernatene (polybernatene.com) lives with his wife and two sons in Buenos Aires, Argentina.; Title: The Dead Family Diaz | [
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6,914 | 0 | "Young readers will enjoy the cartoony, colorful silliness and relish the sibling rivalry." –Booklist"A great choice for readers who are graduating from Mo Willems’s early readers and just discovering Doreen Cronin’s easy-reader chapter books." –School Library JournalFrom the Hardcover edition.Scott T. McCormick is a marketing and advertising copywriter, and lives in North Carolina with his family.R. H. Lazzell is a graduate of the Art Institute of Philadelphia.  He's a freelance illustrator and lives in southern New Jersey.; Title: Mr. Pants: Slacks, Camera, Action! | [
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6,915 | 2 | Praise for Rising Above: A Scholastic Teacher magazine Summer Reading List selectionA Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Summer Reading List selection"An easy pitch for middle school sports lovers."--School Library Journal“This collection of mini-bios about athletes who overcame major obstacles packs a powerful message—perseverance and passion pay off. Even non-sports fans will cheer for superstars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry.”--Scholastic Teacher"So many of the obstacles that these athletes share are retold using personal interviews and primary source material that young readers will find very relatable. Though the people chronicled are all athletes, their stories have morals that are easily transferred to life off the court or the field. The highly relevant message is that no situation is too dire or insurmountable with the right attitude and that young people shouldn't allow setbacks to define them."--Booklist "[O]ften inspiring . . . The underdog stories reveal that dedication and perseverance pay off, as well as that sports can serve as needed outlets and refuges."--Publishers Weekly "I would rate this a 9 1/2 . . . it touch[es] your heart very often with the ways these athletes turn[ed] their lives around."--Colorado Kids Gregory Zuckerman is a Special Writer at The Wall Street Journal and the bestselling author of The Frackers: The Outrageous Inside Story of the New Billionaire Wildcatters; and The Greatest Trade Ever: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of How John Paulson Defied Wall Street and Made Financial History. He appears regularly on CNBC, Fox Business, National Public Radio, BBC, and other major media outlets.  He lives with his wife and two sons in West Orange, N.J., where they enjoy the Yankees in the summer, root for the Giants in the fall, and reminisce about Linsanity in the winter. Follow @gzuckerman; Title: Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars | [
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6,916 | 2 | The opening volume of a companion to the STRANDED series (New York Times bestseller STRANDED, TRIAL BY FIRE, and SURVIORS)!As seen on The Today Show, Rachael Ray, and Kelly and Michael."Stranded is non-stop adventure! If your kids love Survivor, they'll love this book!"—Mark Burnett, Executive Producer of Survivor, The Voice, Shark Tank, and Celebrity Apprentice "An epic adventure for that young adventurer in us all!"—Bear Grylls, host of Discovery's Man vs Wild, NBC's Get Out Alive and #1 bestselling authorJeff Probst is the multi-Emmy award winning host and executive producer of the popular series Survivor. A native of Wichita, Kan., Probst is married and lives in Los Angeles with his wife and 2 children when not traveling the world. He can be followed on twitter @jeffprobst and online at www.jeffprobst.comChris Tebbetts is the New York Times bestselling co-author of James Patterson's Middle School series. Originally from Yellow Spring, Ohio, Tebbetts is a graduate of Northwester University. He lives and writes in Vermont.; Title: Shadow Island: Forbidden Passage (Stranded) | [
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6,917 | 0 | Small but mighty, Humphrey is an endearing and earnest narrator whose gentle but on-the-nose observations will resonate with budding readers.School Library JournalBetty G. Birney has won many awards for writing for television, including an Emmy, three Humanitas Prizes, and a Writers Guild of America Award, and she won the Christopher Award for Friendship According to Humphrey. In addition to the Humphrey series, she is the author ofThe Seven Wonders of Sassafrass SpringsandThe Princess and the Peabody's. She grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, where her parents grew up as neighbors on Humphrey Street.PriscillaBurrisgraduated from The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. Since then, she's illustrated several children's books.; Title: Humphrey's Creepy-Crawly Camping Adventure (Humphrey's Tiny Tales) | [
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6,918 | 11 | Winner of the Golden Kite AwardHistory writers dont get better than Tanya Lee Stone.The Good, the Bad, and the Barbieis balanced, funny, provocativeand most of all, important for anyone wanting to understand girlhood in America.E. Lockhart,New York Timesbestselling author ofWe Were LiarsThis is no mere Barbie book. This is a how-to manual about being a girl: a strong, sparky, awesome girl, with Barbie in hand or in the nearest deumpster!Lauren Myracle, New York Times bestselling author* Stone has done her homework and offers a particularly well-researched read. But she has also gotten many women (and men) to reminisce, comment, and argue about Barbie, and these voices add sparkle.Booklist, starred review* Stone reveals the pathos behind so many relationships of girls with Barbie: those who cherished her and those who were negatively influencedIn this balanced overview, both sides of the quandary are addressed... Accessibleand includes extensive source notes and bibliographical information.School Library Journal, starred review* "Stone tantalizes with her intriguing survey of Barbie. indicating an audience of teens and adults rather than children. The striking cover, open design with numerous photographs and collegial voice will appeal to younger readers.Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Stone calmly covers Barbie's creation by Ruth Handler, the formation of Mattel, and the doll's unpromising launch among sexpot-resistant buyers at a national toy fair. From there on, though, the gloves come off, and Stone allows the voices of women and teens, scholars and collectors, lovers and haters to thrash out whether Barbie has single-handedly set an unattainable standard of female beauty, joined forces with manipulative media to trash adolescent self-esteem, acted as the progressive model for girls to envision gender barrier-crashing careers, or reigned as-duh-just a really cool doll with really pretty clothesNotes, index, and an extensive bibliography may lure report writers into unconsidered territory, and teen book clubs might want to nominate this as a fiery nonfiction selection.BCCBStone takes an unapologetic look at Barbie's life, documenting the changes in Barbie through the years, her impact on society and the numerous controversies surrounding her existence.Childrens LiteratureStone's evenhanded, eye-opening cultural history examines [Barbie] quoting a myriad of sources to reveal the devotion and loathing generated by a fifty-plus-year-old hunk of molded plastic."The Horn BookFilled with photographs of Barbie dolls past and present as well as quotes about her from nationally known figures and children alike, Stone's fascinating and balanced account reveals a toy of almost unmatched influence.Publishers WeeklyTanya Lee Stone is an award-winning author whose works have received critical acclaim and accolades including ALAs Sibert Medal (for informational text) and SCBWIs Golden Kite Award. She is also the author of the YALSA Award Finalist for Excellence in Nonfiction, Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream.She lives in Burlington, Vermont.; Title: The Good, the Bad, and the Barbie: A Doll's History and Her Impact on Us | [
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6,919 | 2 | Circus Mirandus is a New York Times Book Review EDITOR’S CHOICE! "A beguiling first novel"—Gregory Maguire, author of Egg and Spoon, in the New York Times"Manifestations of belief and unbelief run through Cassie Beasley’s charming debut, which takes readers to a marvelous place.”—The Wall Street Journal“You’ll love the chance to believe in magic again.”—Redbook"Totally immersive (and plans for a movie version are in the works!)."—Good Housekeeping"Cassie Beasley’s story will enthrall older kids."—Parents Magazine* "The book is a fantastical circus romp...a delicious confection and much more: it shows that the human heart is delicate, that it matters, and that it must be handled with care."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "This gripping fantasy tale will have readers hooked from the opening scene to the breathtaking—and unexpected—conclusion."—School Library Journal, starred review * "Readers will be left with the reminder that “just because a magic is small doesn’t mean it is unimportant” and the hope, reminiscent of Peter Pan, that those who still believe will always have magic in their lives."—Publishers Weekly, starred review"Circus Mirandus is an engag­ing, innovative tale that balances fantastical goings-on with an exploration of love, loss, friendship and the value of being open to the unexplainable."—BookPage"Some books take readers to different places or let us experience fantastical lands, but Circus Mirandus brings the magic to our world.” —Scholastic Instructor, “50 Best Books for Summer”"Beasley elegantly fits together her story's many pieces, crafting a tale where magic is not an illusion but something we can all find....A+."—Cleveland Plain Dealer"If you enjoy the magical tales of Roald Dahl, you will love this story about Micah Tuttle’s search for a powerful magician named the Lightbender, who owes his dying grandfather a miracle.”—Kiki Magazine, Summer Book Club Pick "The tender relationship between grandfather and grandson is delicately drawn, and the family backstory, with its ties to a dark episode in the millennia-old history of Circus Mirandus, is intriguing...At the core of Beasley’s debut novel is the theme of eternal life explored in Babbitt’s Tuck Everlasting."—BCCB "Debut author Beasley has built an imaginative world in evocative, painterly prose, particularly the circus, and she’s filled it with compellingly multifaceted characters."—Booklist "Studded with descriptions that make people and props alike come alive, this story will make readers wish so very badly that a circus, complete with gorilla balloons and mysterious bird ladies, will pop up one day in town and only accept those who truly believe in magic."—VOYAFrom the Hardcover edition.Cassie Beasley is from rural Georgia, where, when she's not writing, she helps out on the family pecan farm. She earned her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults at the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Circus Mirandus is her first novel.; Title: Circus Mirandus | [
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6,920 | 7 | Praise for the VIRALS series: "If you like the TV show Bones (I do) or Maximum Ride, you'll love Virals." —James Patterson "Kathy Reichs gets it dead right with sharp writing and a plot that throws real teens into a deadly adult world." —Anthony Horowitz, New York Times bestselling author of the Alex Rider series "Enormously inventive and entertaining." —Los Angeles Times review of Virals * "Reichs taps into the angst of teens . . . and wraps it all in an entertaining yarn of history, pirates and modern technology." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review of Seizure "Great young adult series...will certainly appeal to a wide range of ages." —Examiner.com on Code "A twist at the end offers a new plot thread beggin to be expanded. Fans will eagerly await the next installment." —Booklist on ExposureKathy Reichs, like her iconic character Dr. Temperance Brennan, is a board-certified forensic anthropologist, and creator of the Fox television hit Bones, now in its tenth season. Reichs has written seventeen books in the Temperance Brennan series, all New York Times bestsellers, including #1. Terminal is her fifth novel for young readers.Brendan Reichs was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 2000 and The George Washington University School of Law in 2006. After three long years working as a litigation attorney, he abandoned the trade to co-write the Virals series. He lives in Charlotte with his wife, Emily, daughter, Alice, and son, Henry. He plans to keep writing novels until they drag him from his desk. Visit www.viralstheseries.com.; Title: Terminal: A Virals Novel | [
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6,921 | 1 | Praise for Secret Pizza Party:* “With a casually diverse cast of characters, Secret Pizza Party is a sure hit for primary-grade kids, who will appreciate the subtle humor and absurdity.”—School Library Journal, starred review"From the madcap creators of Dragons Love Tacos (2012), another animal foodie shows just how far he will go to get his favorite meal. This screwball of a story will leave readers hankering for a slice."—Kirkus ReviewsPraise for Dragons Love Tacos:New York Times bestsellerA New York Times Notable Children's Book of 2012Summer Kids’ Indie Next List“This book gets everything right.”—New York Times Book Review* “Rubin and Salmieri are two of the weirdest, funniest guys working in kids’ lit today.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review“A heaping helping of silly.”—San Francisco Chronicle“Muy caliente.”—Daily Candy KidsAdam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri are the creators of Those Darn Squirrels!, which was a Borders Original Pick.Adam Rubin (www.whothehell.com) works as a creative director at Firstborn Multimedia. Follow him on Twitter @Rubingo. Adam lives in New York, New York.Daniel Salmieri (www.danielsalmieri.com) is an artist and illustrator who graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Follow him on Twitter @RubinSalmieri. Daniel lives in Brooklyn, New York.; Title: Fiesta secreta de pizza (Spanish Edition) | [
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6,922 | 13 | Praise for Princess Posey:"Greene doesn't miss a step. Posey is the perfect fictional friend for any first-grade girl."—Kirkus Reviews"Greene's simple writing style and straightforward plot is ideal for advanced first graders or beginning second-grade readers."—School Library Journal"It is an impressive feat when just a few short sentences can relay the complicated relationship dynamics as perceived by a first-grader, but Greene does it again and again as she chronicles Posey's emotional endeavors with tenderness and compassion. Pitch-perfect in tone and and spot-on with age-appropriate issues..."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksStephanie Greene (stephaniegreenebooks.com) is the author of many acclaimed books for young people. She meets pink, purple, green, and blue princesses everywhere she goes.Stephanie Roth Sisson recently moved to Mauritius with her husband. She's been enjoying trying new foods and examining all of the odd creatures that appear in their house and yard.; Title: Princess Posey and the First Grade Play (Princess Posey, First Grader) | [
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6,923 | 18 | Accolades for The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers Adaptation):- New York Timesbestseller- #1 Pacific Northwest Bookseller Assocation bestseller"The word teamwork, which can sound humdrum to kids in coaches' droning lectures, doesn't adequately describe the connection shared by the men in that boat in 1936. Illustrated with vintage photos, this moving book offers young people a vivid sense of that shared experience. A Depression-era story with timeless appeal." Booklist, starred review"Offering a model of masterful nonfiction writing, Brown expertly balances the leisurely pacing of the protagonists' back stories with the exciting race scenes, related with concrete nouns, lively verbs, and short sentences, selected and adapted for this edition by Mone. Many photographs, an easy-to-read timeline, and notes on "The Art of Rowing," complete with a diagram, add visual appeal. A fine companion to Laura Hillenbrand's Unbroken (2014), also about the 1936 Olympics and also adapted for young readers." Kirkus"Those seeking an inspiring true story or a great sports tale will be pleased with this stirring work." School Library Journal"It becomes almost impossible not to root for such a hardscrabble collection of underdogs as they exhibit hard work, sacrifice, teamwork, and loyalty at every stage of their collective journey to Berlin." Horn Book"With a lyrical flair, Brown tells the story of these men in a manner that intersperses the drama of the time period with the emotional and physical turmoil of their lives. Young adult readers may not understand or even know about the desperation of the Depression, or what it was like at the genesis of Nazi Germany, but the tale of these persistent men, each with their own personal struggle, will entice readers of all ages." VOYAAccolades for the adult edition ofThe Boys in the Boat: - #1New York Timesbestseller- 2014 ABA Adult Nonfiction Book of the Year- 2014 Washington State Book Award"A suspenseful tale of triumph." USA Today"Evocative, cinematic prose." Publishers Weekly"This is Chariots of Firewith oars." David Laskin, author of The Children's Blizzard"A great and inspiring true story." Nathaniel Philbrick, author of Mayflower"A thrilling, heart-thumping tale." Timothy Egan, author of The Worst Hard Time"A robust, emotional snapshot of an era." James Bradley, author of Flags of Our FathersDaniel James Brown is the author of two previous nonfiction books, The Indifferent Stars Above and Under a Flaming Sky, which was a finalist for a Barnes & Noble Discover Award. He has taught writing at San Jose State University and Stanford University. Helives outsideSeattle.; Title: The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers Adaptation): The True Story of an American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics | [
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6,924 | 2 | Praise for They Did What? 50 Unbelievable Women and Their Fascinating (and True!) Stories"Striking a witty and celebratory tone, Mitchell shares 50 brief stories about influential women past and present . . . The arrangement of contemporary figures alongside those from the distant past should help give readers the sense that history is unfolding all around them."--Publishers Weekly"Spanning every field from politics to fashion design, this book offers a lengthy list of fearless and remarkable females. Women, contemporary and historical, from all corners of the globe are included . . . The narratives are brief, limited to two or three pages, designed to whet the curiosity of readers . . .  Fast paced and high interest, this collective biography utilizes stories of compassion, cunning, and bravery to explore what it means to be not just an accomplished woman but an accomplished human being."--Booklist "Saundra Mitchell has created 50 fascinating biographical vignettes from across history to entertain, amaze, and ignite the reader’s curiosity to learn more . . .  [readers] will love it because of the anecdotal nature of the stories."--School Library Connection"Chock-full of trivial tidbits . . . Young people . . . will likely enjoy browsing the book."--VOYASaundra Mitchell is absolutely, completely, totally crazy about history. If you come to her hometown of Indianapolis, she'll show you the streets named after 19th century trolley stops, where Civil War prisoners were kept, and where the first European cemetery in town used to be. (That's right, they moved it! How creepy is that?) When she's not geeking out about history, she's writing novels for young adults, flipping out about pop culture with her best friend, and seriously embarrassing her kids. Find out more about her at www.saundramitchell.com and follow her on Twitter @SaundraMitchell.l; Title: 50 Unbelievable Women and Their Fascinating (and True!) Stories (They Did What?) | [
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6,925 | 2 | RAVES FOR THE CHARMED CHILDREN OF ROOKSKILL CASTLE:* “Wonderfully written . . . Readers will curl up and keep the lights on with this chilling page-turner.”—Booklist, starred review  * “An original, clever, page-turning adventure.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review* “In this intricately plotted thriller . . . . True-to-life protagonists, the skillful interweaving of flashbacks and the chatelaine motif, a masterful final encounter, and a satisfying denouement attest to Fox’s craftsmanship.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review* “ Fox works a spell of her own, pulling her audience deep into the increasingly nightmarish tale, while creating a stout-hearted heroine who isn't afraid to trust her own mind.”—Shelf Awareness, starred review“Fox’s story of intrigue and magic is enticing from page one . . . a fascinating and wonderful read.” —VOYA“[A] cleverly-crafted thriller . . . readers who enjoy historical fiction, science fiction, or horror will not want to miss this book!”—School Library Connections “An enchanting, ghostly story that had me in its grip until the last page. With her courage, strength, and intelligence, Kat Bateson will become one of the great literary heroines. I rooted for her right through the last page.” —Jennifer A. Nielsen, New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of The False Prince   “With nods to Narnia, Harry Potter and The Golden Compass, Janet Fox has created hair-raising suspense and drama. My heart is still pounding from this action-packed, imaginative read!” —Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor-winning author of Hattie Big Sky   “Chilling, creepy, charming . . . a delicious read, full of twists and turns and writing that soars right along with the rooks outside the castle walls.” —Kathi Appelt, Newbery Honor-winning author   “Fiendishly addicting, with as many twists and turns as the sinister castle that conceals the charmed children and the chilling evil that first ensnared them.” —Julie Berry, award-winning author of The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place   “A new classic: a terrifyingly irresistable mystery, full of danger, magic, and adventure.” —Nikki Loftin, author of Wish Girl and Nightingale’s NestJanet Fox writes award-winning fiction and non-fiction for children of all ages. Her young adult debut novel, Faithful, was an Amelia Bloomer List pick, and was followed by a companion novel, Forgiven, a Junior Library Guild selection and WILLA Literary Award Finalist, and Sirens. Janet is a 2010 graduate of the MFA/Writing for Children and Young Adults program at Vermont College of Fine Arts, and a former high school English teacher. She lives in Bozeman, Montana, where she and her family enjoy the mountain vistas.; Title: The Charmed Children of Rookskill Castle | [
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6,926 | 15 | After receiving a fine arts degree from the University of California at Berkeley and completing two years of graduate work in design at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, Ruth Heller (1923-2004) began her career designing wrapping paper, cocktail napkins, greeting cards, and coloring books. After five years of rejection and one complete revision, Heller's first book, Chickens Aren't the Only Ones, about egg-laying animals, was published in 1981. It was so successful that the sequel, and second book to be published, Animals Born Alive And Well (1982), about mammals, quickly followed. In 1983 and 1984, her third and fourth titles, The Reason For A Flower (about plants that have seeds and flowers) and Plants That Never Ever Bloom (about plants that do not) were published.She then began work on a collection of six books, the How To Hide series on camouflage and the magic of this phenomenon in nature, which covered the entire animal kingdom -- insects, birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and sea creatures. The next collection of books became a five-volume series on parts of speech: A Cache of Jewels and Other Collective Nouns; Kites Sail High: A Book About Verbs; Many Luscious Lollipops: A Book About Adjectives; Merry-Go-Round: A Book About Nouns; and Up, Up and Away: A Book About Adverbs. She also wrote and illustrated the unique and fascinating book Color, a charming and instructive guide to how art goes through the four color printing process.Among the notable people who have had an influence on Heller's writing have been: Ogden Nash, Gilbert and Sullivan, Edward Lear, Hilaire Belloc, and Dr. Seuss. Heller says of her work, "All my books are nonfiction picture books in rhyme. I find writing in rhyme enjoyable and challenging, and I think it is an easy way for children to learn new facts and acquire a sophisticated vocabulary. Children are not intimidated by big words. I try to make my writing succinct and allow the illustrations to convey as much information as possible."; Title: Plants That Never Ever Bloom: A Book About Plants without Flowers (Explore!) | [
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6,927 | 12 | A New York Times BestsellerStarred Review, Booklist, June 1, 2013:“An ode to libraries and literature that is a worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka.”Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, May 1, 2013:"Full of puzzles to think about, puns to groan at and references to children’s book titles, this solid, tightly plotted read is a winner for readers and game-players alike.""Pick up Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library for your kids to discover the coolest library in the world." —James Patterson, #1 New York Times bestselling author"Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library...is fantastic. It is one of the best books I've read, ever, and that is saying something because I am a librarian. The game, gaining understanding of the Dewey Decimal System, all the name dropping, or should I say, title dropping of so many other great books that will encourage the kids to read more, and more and more . . . it all works. I will recommend it to children and adults alike. It is that good." —Julie Forbus, Madison Public LibraryCHRIS GRABENSTEIN is the co-author (with James Patterson) of the #1 New York Times Bestseller I FUNNY. Winner of one Anthony and three Agatha Awards for his spooky and funny Haunted Mystery series, Chris has written over twenty books, a stage play, scripts for Jim Henson's Muppets, and the CBS-TV movie The Christmas Gift, starring John Denver. A former advertising executive and improvisational comedian, he lives in New York City with his wife, three cats, and a rescue dog named Fred who starred on Broadway in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.; Title: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library | [
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6,928 | 1 | PRAISE FOR CAVEBOY DAVE:"Caveboy Dave is a hilarious new graphic novel series . . . imagine a prehistoric version of Wimpy Kid meets Captain Underpants."Boys' Life"Nonstop action, belly laughs, and stabby cats. What's not to love?"Victoria Jamieson, author and illustrator of theNew York Timesbestselling and Newbery HonorwinningRoller Girl"Fast-paced and funny."Mo OHara, author of theNew York Timesbestselling Zombie Goldfish series"Bright colors and animated, exaggeratedly doofy characters buoy the rollicking action, mixing intrigue and lots of giggles... A lively series opener."Kirkus Reviews"Put this on the shelf between Jorge Aguirres Chronicles of Claudette series and Ben Hatkes Zita the Spacegirl books."School Library Journal"A delightfully entertaining tale about discovering ones true calling...Daves first adventure sets a high bar for future volumes."Publishers Weekly"Outlandishly funny."The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"Packed with chuckle-worthy anachronisms andplenty of Captain Underpantsbrand humor, Reynolds and McAndrews story of troglodyte tweens is ideal for the middle-grade set."BooklistAaron Reynolds is not a caveman, but he was very scrawny as a kid and can totally relate to Caveboy Dave. These days he's all grown up and spends his time writing bestselling and critically acclaimed books and graphic novels for kids, including Nerdy Birdy, President Squid, and the Caldecott Honor Medalist Creepy Carrots! He lives in Chicago but regularly tours the country visiting schools and libraries. Visit Aaron at www.aaron-reynolds.com.; Title: Caveboy Dave: More Scrawny Than Brawny | [
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6,929 | 2 | "Ten years is a long time to wait for a sequel, but Lubar makes it worth our while."  —Booklist"Laugh-out-loud . . . Lubar uses his comedic voice to give the story a larger-than-life feel." —VOYAPraise for Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie: "Hilarious . . . [Scott]'s physical and emotional tumult is as clear, familiar, and complex as high school itself." —School Library Journal "Amusing, accurate observations about freshman life, from the insecurities of first dates to the dangers of walking the hall between classes." —Booklist "[A] fresh, genuinely funny picture of an earnest yet hapless teen . . ." —BCCBDavid Lubar is the author of many popular novels for young readers, including Hidden Talents and Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie. He has also published many short stories in young adult anthologies. He lives in Pennsylvania.; Title: Sophomores and Other Oxymorons | [
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6,930 | 0 | Winner ofthe SCBWI Crystal Kite AwardAn ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults Pick An Amelia Bloomer BookDebut author Stacey Lee successfully rides onto the range with this sweeping, warmhearted tale.The Chicago Tribune A much needed multicultural look at the Oregon Trail, with resourceful, smart, and brave Chinese American and African American girls as main characters. High drama, tension, romantic longings, and touches of humor will entice historical fiction fans.School Library Journal This moving novel will captivate you.Buzzfeed.com *Emotionally resonant and not without humor, this impressive debut about survival and connection, resourcefulness and perseverance will keep readers on the very edges of their seats.Kirkus Reviews, starred review A great fit for fans of historical adventure with a touch of romance.Booklist *A story that distinguishes itself by integrating strands of Chinese lore and wisdom, Christianity, and music with themes of friendship, diversity, and survival.Publishers Weekly, starred review Get ready to fall in love with this one. Bustle.com A solid, entertaining read.Tor.com A beautifully narrated story about first loves, unbreakable friendships and family found in unlikely strangers.BookPageStacey Lee(www.staceyhlee.com) is a fourth generation Chinese-American. A southern California native, she graduated from UCLA and got her law degree at UC Davis King Hall. Now, she plays classical piano, raises children, and writes YA fiction. Stacey lives outside San Francisco, California. Follow her on Twitter: @staceyleeauthor; Title: Under a Painted Sky | [
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6,931 | 2 | Praise for Bad Apple"Charming . . . Social norms force Mac and Will apart; surprisingly effective, fruit-related pathos ensues before the two friends decide to buck convention and like whom they like. Who cares what anyone thinks?"—The New York Times“The story works very nicely as a gentle celebration of friendship.”—Publishers Weekly"Hemingway's story of friendship against the odds is sweet."—Kirkus Reviews"Hemingway's oil illustrations are rich with autumn colors, and clever bits of action and humor conjure up a world children will want to return to. Meanwhile, the message about peer pressure comes through subtly but strongly."—Booklist“The story works very nicely as a gentle celebration of friendship.” — Publisher's Weekly"Hemingway's story of friendship against the odds is sweet." — Kirkus ReviewsEdward Hemingway (www.edwardhemingway.com) lives in Brooklyn, New York.; Title: Bad Apple: A Tale of Friendship | [
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6,932 | 2 | "Fans of Humphrey's previous adventures will surely enjoy this outing."--School Library JournalAwards and Accolades for Humphrey:The World According to Humphrey winner of eight state awards (IA, RI, PA, MD, OK, WA, NE), nominated for 10 others (MA, NV, MN, FL, LA, SC, PA, NC, UT, IN, IL), Children's Crown Award Winner; Friendship According to Humphrey Christopher Award Winner, nominated IA, Children's Crown Award Winner; Trouble According to Humphrey nominated NM, Children's Crown Award Winner; Surprises According to Humphrey Book Sense Pick, nominated TX, IA, IN, KS, Children's Crown Award Winner, Adventure According to Humphrey nominated NM, Children's Crown Award Winner, Summer According to Humphrey SCIBA Book Award Finalist Children's Crown Award Nominee, School Days According to Humphrey Children's Crown Award Nominee.   OSOB According To Humphrey  Several hundred schools have already used The World According to Humphrey and other Humphrey books for One School One Book.  Betty G. Birney has won many awards for writing for television, including an Emmy, three Humanitas Prizes, and a Writers Guild of America Award. Her first Humphrey book, The World According to Humphrey, was chosen for the One Book One School program. In addition to the Humphrey series, she is the author of The Seven Wonders of Sassafrass Springs and The Princess and the Peabodys. She grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, where her parents grew up as neighbors on Humphrey Street. Find fun Humphrey activities and teacher's guides at www.bettygbirney.com.; Title: Spring According to Humphrey | [
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6,933 | 8 | About the cover artist:Based in Winter Park, Florida, Anna Bond of Rifle Paper Co., a worldwide stationery and gift brand, is an artist best known for her whimsical designs which often include hand-painted illustrations and lettering. She has created unique floral illustrated covers for the Puffin in Bloom book collection, which includes such classics as L. M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, and A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett. ; Title: Heidi (Puffin in Bloom) | [
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6,934 | 12 | "In this entertaining treasure, O'Conner's blithe banter will attract young readers, and her irreverent delivery will retain them. . . . This fun resource will prove invaluable." --VOYA (starred review)"O'Conner's examples, funny little verses, and rules [plus] Stiglich's expressive cartoons are guaranteed to snag the attention of the most ungrammatical little culprit." --The Chicago Sun-Times"Handbooks that are as instructive as they are entertaining are few and far between, making this a first purchase for most libraries." --School Library JournalPatricia T. O'Conner, a former editor at the New York Times Book Review, has written for many magazines and newspapers. She is the author of two other books on language and writing, Words Fail Me: What Everyone Who Writes Should Know About Writing and You Send Me: Getting It Right When You Write Online.; Title: Woe is I Jr.: The Younger Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English | [
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6,935 | 0 | Praise for the VIRALS series: "If you like the TV show Bones (I do) or Maximum Ride, you'll love Virals." —James Patterson"Kathy Reichs gets it dead right with sharp writing and a plot that throws real teens into a deadly adult world." —Anthony Horowitz, New York Times bestselling author of the Alex Rider series"Enormously inventive and entertaining." —Los Angeles Times review of Virals* "Reichs taps into the angst of teens . . . and wraps it all in an entertaining yarn of history, pirates and modern technology." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review of Seizure"Great young adult series...will certainly appeal to a wide range of ages." —Examiner.com on Code "A twist at the end offers a new plot thread beggin to be expanded. Fans will eagerly await the next installment." —Booklist on ExposureKathy Reichs, like her iconic character Dr. Temperance Brennan, is a board-certified forensic anthropologist, and creator of the Fox television hit Bones, now in its tenth season. Reichs has written seventeen books in the Temperance Brennan series, all New York Times bestsellers, including #1. Brendan Reichs was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 2000 and The George Washington University School of Law in 2006. After three long years working as a litigation attorney, he abandoned the trade to co-write the Virals series. He lives in Charlotte with his wife, Emily, daughter, Alice, and son, Henry. He plans to keep writing novels until they drag him from his desk. Visit www.viralstheseries.com.; Title: Trace Evidence: A Virals Short Story Collection | [
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6,936 | 1 | Praise for the Froggy Series"Froggy's natural exuberance and excitement are infectious..."—School Library Journal for Froggy Plays T-Ball"A good choice for reading aloud.... Any youngster who has ever bundled up for wintertime will surely laugh out loud over this addled amphibian's constant dressing and undressing."—Publishers Weekly on Froggy Gets Dressed"Perfect to comfort any kid a little hesitant at the first swimming lesson. Giggles come with the lesson."—The Orlando Sentinel on Froggy Learns To Swim"The accessible text, with its sound effects and overall sense of fun, is a pleasure to read aloud. Even nonreaders can enjoy the story through the cartoonlike illustrations. Another winning entry in the Froggy series."—Booklist on Froggy Goes To BedJonathan London (www.jonathan-london.net) is the creator of twenty-four books about lovable and enduringly popular Froggy. He is also a poet and a novelist. Jonathan and his wife, Maureen, live in Graton, California. Visit him at jonathan-london.net. Frank Remkiewicz (www.remkiewicz.com) has illustrated all of the Froggy books, as well as many other children’s books. He has also created art for greeting cards and posters. He lives on the Gulf Coast of Florida.; Title: Froggy's Birthday Wish | [
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6,937 | 2 | Praise for The Best ManAutumn 2016 Kids' Indie Next List -- "Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers": Amazon Editors Picks for Fall (Ages 9-12)New York TimesNotable Children's BookHorn BookFanfareSchool Library JournalBest Books of 2016KirkusBest Books of 2016Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2016 Peck is at heart a gentle realist, a keen observer of family dynamics who uses the soft power of understated emotion to tack social issues. His latest middle grade novel,The Best Manis . . .a reminder that no matter your gender or sexuality, love is love is love.New York Times Book Review* "A nostalgic slice of Rockwell Americana with a contemporary filling. Delicioustake a bite."Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "An indelible portrait of what it looks like to grow up in an age of viral videos and media frenzies, undergirded by the same powerful sense of family that characterizes so much of Peck's work."Publishers Weekly, starred review* "Rise and toastThe Best Man. . . We're not done needing books like this.Comic, easy to read, swiftly paced, and matter-of-fact, Peck's latest steps out to lead the way."Horn Book, starred review* "A witty, engaging novel from a master storyteller."Booklist, starred review*The Newbery Awardwinning [Richard Peck] explores what it means to love and what it means to be a man. A modern, funny, and realistic tale featuring strong, nuanced, and unforgettable characters . . . Essential.School Library Journal,starred review SweetThe award-winning Peck has often written from the past, but here he applies his humor and humanity to the present, where it is so sorely needed.San Francisco Chronicle Author Richard Peck relates the years between the weddings with his signature humor, using the intimacy of the first-person point of view to provide Archers take on his world sometimes clueless, always earnestas he grows up and seeks role models[An] endearing, full-of-life story. BookPage, Top Pick Review Insightful and wittyThere's plenty of homespun wisdom here, but no hint of preachingPeck's wandering, anecdote-rich narrative is set in Chicago, and told in the dryly funny voice of an immensely likable, if slightly oblivious boy named Archer MagillA modern-day delight with a satisfyingly old-fashioned feel.Shelf Awareness One of myfavorite books of Septemberfor middle graders is Richard Peck'sThe Best ManThere is lots of humor and wisdom inThe Best Man, and to me it embodies what I want most for my child--to be caring, compassionate, and let the best of you shine through.Seira Wilson, Amazon BooksRICHARD PECK (1934-2018) was born in Decatur, Illinois and lived in New York City for nearly 50 years. The acclaimed author of 35 novels for children and young adults, he won the Newbery Medal forA Year Down Yonder, a Newbery Honor forA Long Way from Chicago, the Scott ODell Award forThe River Between Us, the Edgar Allen Poe Award forAre You in the House Alone?, aBoston Globe-Horn BookAward Honor forThe Best Man, and the Christopher Medal forThe Teachers Funeral. He was the first childrens author ever to have been awarded a National Humanities Medal, and was twice a National Book Award Finalist.; Title: The Best Man | [
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6,938 | 6 | Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. He spent his childhood in England and, at age eighteen, went to work for the Shell Oil Company in Africa. When World War II broke out, he joined the Royal Air Force and became a fighter pilot. At the age of twenty-six he moved to Washington, D.C., and it was there he began to write. His first short story, which recounted his adventures in the war, was bought by The Saturday Evening Post, and so began a long and illustrious career.After establishing himself as a writer for adults, Roald Dahl began writing children’s stories in 1960 while living in England with his family. His first stories were written as entertainment for his own children, to whom many of his books are dedicated.Roald Dahl is now considered one of the most beloved storytellers of our time. Although he passed away in 1990, his popularity continues to increase as his fantastic novels, including James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The BFG, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, delight an ever-growing legion of fans.Learn more about Roald Dahl on the official Roald Dahl Web site: www.roalddahl.comYes, you. Stop right there. Don’t move. Are you an adult? Oh, dear. I’m sorry. This book is absolutely NOT meant for you. Kindly close the pages and go and do something grown-up instead. (Perhaps you could make a roast dinner with a hundred vegetables or creosote a fence or something.) Off you go. Have they gone? Good. Hello, non-adult! This book is meant for YOU. But be warned. It contains mischief and mayhem of such extreme naughtiness that you will need the cunning of Fantastic Mr Fox and the cleverness of Matilda to continue. You’re cunning AND clever? Excellent. We’ll get along just fine. Now, read on.If you’ve bought, borrowed or been given this TRULY NAUGHTY book, then you surely already know of Roald Dahl. But, just in case you’re one of the 27 people on the planet who haven’t heard of him, let me tell you a little more.ROALD DAHLwas ONE ofTHE BESTSTORYTELLERSEVER.There. Done. I beg your pardon? You’d like to know even more than that? Well, why didn’t you say so?Roald Dahl was born in Wales in 1916 to Norwegian parents. He had four sisters. Sadly, both his father and his eldest sister died when he was very young. And then when he wasn’t much older – just nine years old – his mother sent him away to boarding school in England. Roald Dahl hated it so much that he pretended to have appendicitis so that he would be sent home. He was sent home.But when he was found out he was sent back to school again. In between detention and homework and being achingly homesick, Roald spent the rest of his school years trying to outwit his VERY STRICT teachers and the FORMIDABLE matron. And testing new chocolate bars for a VERY FAMOUS chocolate company. Luckily, he also loved making up stories. (He wrote it all down in a book called Boy, if you’d like to find out EVEN MORE.) The rest of Roald Dahl’s life is like something out of a storybook too. He worked in London, which was chilly, and Africa, which wasn’t. He flew fighter-planes in the Second World War, which was very scary. (Unfortunately, he crashed one in the desert, which was even scarier.) He was a spy. Shhhh. And THEN he became a writer. Phew. Roald Dahl wrote stories that were funny and amazing and scary and sad. There were unlikely heroes and fearsome villains. There were funny bits and not-so-funny bits and buckets and buckets of MISCHIEF. And MAYHEM.Don’t forget the mayhem. Was it his time at boarding school that turned him into a trickster? Was it his fabulously dark sense of humour? Was it just because he liked making people laugh? Who knows? Roald Dahl, that’s who. Perhaps you’ve already read some of Roald Dahl’s books? (If not, why not? Go to your nearest library straight away, please.) If so, you’ll know that they are chock full of HILARIOUS tricks. Have you ever read one of his particularly mischievous tricks and – after checking that no one is watching you, of course – thought, I could do that? You have? Marvellous. The thing is MOST GROWN-UPS have read Roald Dahl’s books too. (And if they haven’t, then they’re obviously numpties and not worth tricking.) So the last thing you want to do is copy one of his tricks exactly, because everyone will be expecting you to, say, superglue a hat to their head or turn their hair platinum blond just like Matilda. However, if you take one of Roald Dahl’s tricks and turn it into something just a LITTLE BIT different, then the results can be AMAZING.Go on, do it.Roald Dahl would.   ; Title: Roald Dahl's Mischief and Mayhem | [
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6,939 | 6 | “From Jim Dale’s fully voiced reading of ’Rumpelstiltskin’ to Kate Rudd’s formal narration of ’Little Snow-White’ and Dion Graham’s lightly accented rendition of ’The Twelve Huntsmen,’ these are stellar performances. A mixture of short and long tales provides a nice blend of listening experiences with whimsical musical interludes.”—AudioFile Earphones Award Winner"[There] remains something untameable about these enigmatic stories of cruel parents, brave tailors, cannibalistic witches, enchanted princes and princesses, and big bad wolves...Each tale gets a different narrator, chosen from the starry firmament of the audiobook world...[Roy] Dotrice delivers the only biblically themed tale in the bunch and sounds like the voice of the Lord himself."—The New York TimesJacob Grimm (1785—1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786—1859) were born in Hanau, Germany. They published the first of their many collections of German fairy tales in 1812.; Title: Grimm's Fairy Tales | [
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6,940 | 2 | Praise for the Horrible Harry series:"Good bait for reluctant readers."—Booklist (Horrible Harry in Room 2B)"Room 2B is every child's dream . . . This is one school story which rates an A+."—School Library Journal (Horrible Harry and the Green Slime)"Fun and funny, with a credible mystery, and Kline is right on the mark when it comes to both her audience and her characters."—Booklist (Horrible Harry and the Locked Closet)"Another perfect chapter book for transitional readers."—School Library Journal (Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom)"Delightful . . . The characters are real and the story is fresh."—School Library Journal (Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding)"Harry's many fans will clamor for this enjoyable story."—Booklist (Horrible Harry Moves Up to Third Grade)"Kline writes in an upbeat and humorous style that will appeal to beginning as well as reluctant readers."—School Library Journal (Horrible Harry Takes the Cake)"There's laughs plenty in the short, snappy text--just the thing to turn on new readers to books."—Booklist (Horrible Harry and the Green Slime)"Amusing characterizations, snappy dialogue, and a happy ending give this breezy little story the appeal of a good television sitcom."—Kirkus Reviews (Song Lee and the Hamster Hunt)"Kline has an exceptional talent for capturing the language, humor, and group dynamics of a primary grade classroom . . . An attractive read for children just beginning to tackle novel length fiction."—School Library Journal (Song Lee in Room 2B)"Kline's breezy text features short chapters, believable characters and situations, and just enough drama for the beginning chapter book set."—Booklist (Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom)"Not many series reach the 20-year mark, but this one is still going strong."—Booklist (Horrible Harry Bugs the Three Bears)Suzy Kline (www.suzykline.com) has written thirty-two previous Horrible Harry books. She is also the author of numerous popular children's books, including the Orp books and the Herbie Jones series. She taught elementary school for twenty-seven years and now does scores of school visits in addition to her writing. Amy Wummer has illustrated many children's books, including the Marvin Redpost series by Louis Sachar and a number of previous books in the Horrible Harry series. She and her husband live in Reading, Pennsylvania, with their three children.; Title: Horrible Harry and the Birthday Girl | [
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6,941 | 0 | PreS-Gr 3In this new Dr. Seuss book, two children are caught in a conundrum. What pet should they get? How can they choose? What Pet Should I Get? is classic Seuss. It is narrated by Rainn Wilson, who somehow fails to fully capture that flowing Seuss rhythm but reads with good heart and clarity. Perhaps the most interesting part of this CD, however, is the afterword, which explains the correct way to select pets nowadays, a history of Dr. Seuss's pets, and a lengthy overview of how the manuscript was discovered, edited, and eventually published. One Fish Two Fish, narrated by David Hyde Pierce, is a sheer delight. There are a few added sound effects, but the power is in the narrator, who manages to create a verbal smile in his voice as he reads the classic story. VERDICT Both stories absolutely must be heard with the books in hand, since Seuss's illustrations are integral to the experience, but the audio version is well worth purchasing.Teresa Bateman, Brigadoon Elementary, Federal Way, WATHEODOR SEUSS GEISEL—aka Dr. Seuss—is one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into thirty languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seuss’s long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors for McElligot’s Pool, If I Ran the Zoo, and Bartholomew and the Oobleck, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.; Title: What Pet Should I Get? and One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish | [
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6,942 | 2 | Praise for the Horrible Harry series:"Good bait for reluctant readers."Booklist(Horrible Harry in Room 2B)"Room 2B is every child's dream...This isone school story which rates an A+."School Library Journal(Horrible Harry and the Green Slime)"Fun and funny, with a credible mystery, and Kline is right on the mark when it comes to both her audience and her characters."Booklist(Horrible Harry and the Locked Closet)"Another perfect chapter book for transitional readers."School Library Journal(Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom)"Delightful...The characters are real and the story is fresh."School Library Journal(Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding)"Kline writes in an upbeat and humorous style that will appeal to beginning as well as reluctant readers."School Library Journal(Horrible Harry Takes the Cake)"Harry's many fans will clamor for this enjoyable story."Booklist(Horrible Harry Moves up to Third Grade)"There's laughs plenty in the short, snappy text-just the thing to turn on new readers to books."Booklist(Horrible Harry and the Green Slime)"Amusing characterizations, snappy dialogue, and a happy ending give this breezy little story the appeal of a good television sitcom."Kirkus Reviews(Song Lee and the Hamster Hunt)"Kline has an exceptional talent for capturing the language, humor, and group dynamics of a primary grade classroom... An attractive read for children just beginning to tackle novel length fiction."School Library Journal(Song Lee in Room 2B)"Kline's breezy text features short chapter, believable characters and situations, and just enough drama for the beginning chapter book set."Booklist(Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom)"Kline has the uncanny ability to penetrate young, elementary-age concerns...Once again she has written a book that young readers will take to heart."Publishers Weekly"Not many series reach the 20-year mark, but this one is still going strong."Booklist(Horrible Harry Bugs the Three Bears)Suzy Kline(www.suzykline.com) has written thirty-two previous Horrible Harry books. She is also the author of numerous popular children's books, including the Orp books and the Herbie Jones series. She taught elementary school for twenty-seven years and now does scores of school visits in addition to her writing.Amy Wummerhas illustrated many children's books, including the Marvin Redpost series by Louis Sachar and a number of previous books in the Horrible Harry series. She and her husband live in Reading, Pennsylvania, with their three children.; Title: Horrible Harry and the Top-Secret Hideout | [
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6,943 | 13 | Barbara Park is best known as the author of the wildly popular New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones series, which has kept kids (and their grown-ups) laughing—and reading—for over two decades. Beloved by millions, the Junie B. Jones books have been translated into multiple languages and are a time-honored staple in elementary school classrooms around the world. Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich are the book writer/lyricist and composer of the critically-acclaimed Junie B. Jones The Musical, which was nominated for a 2005 Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical.; Title: Junie B. Jones First Ever MUSICAL Edition!: Junie B., First Grader (at last!) Audiobook plus 15 Songs from Junie B. Jones The Musical | [
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6,944 | 0 | “You’ll love this wild and thrilling tale. It DOES NOT STOP!” —Dave Barry, #1 New York Times bestselling author   “Suspense, adventure, humor, a compelling story, and characters that fired my imagination. Great fun and great frights.” —Dean Koontz, #1 New York Times bestselling author   “[A]n action-packed story of pith helmets and secret passageways, prophecy and skepticism, temptation and wickedness, and the most agile and lethal great-aunt a boy could hope to have.”—The Wall Street Journal   “With shades of Indiana Jones and Percy Jackson, Will Wilder’s antics are sure to appeal to middle-grade readers looking for the next great adventure.” —Booklist   “Will Wilder is a brand-new, refreshing, entertaining, intrepid young hero who magically combines humor and genuine suspense. And I love Great-Aunt Lucille!” —Mary Higgins Clark, New York Times bestselling author and “Queen of Suspense”   “Laugh-out-loud humor, palpitation-inducing suspense, and cliffhangers galore await readers young and old. Who knew the battle between good and evil could be so much fun?” —William Peter Blatty, author of The Exorcist   “Monsters! Prophecies! Ancient relics! This is a wildly inventive book, and Will Wilder is just the kind of hero you want when the small town of Perilous Falls turns out to be the most important place in the universe.” —Frank Cottrell Boyce, author of Millions and Cosmic Raymond Arroyo is a New York Times bestselling author, the lead anchor and managing editor of EWTN News, and the host of The World Over Live. The story of Will Wilder grew out of Arroyo’s love of museums and fascination with relics. Will Wilder: The Relic of Perilous Falls is Arroyo’s first children’s book. The adventure continues with Will Wilder: The Lost Staff of Wonders in spring 2017. He lives in Virginia with his wife and three children. You can follow Arroyo on Facebook and on Twitter at @RaymondArroyo.From the Hardcover Library Binding edition.; Title: Will Wilder: The Relic of Perilous Falls | [
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6,945 | 18 | * "Kalman's fond and bittersweet account of our lanky 16th president evokes both a schoolgirl crush and a Yankee's steely, sorrowful perspective on the price of freedom. . . . Rather than pen a textbook profile, Kalman portrays heartfelt admiration through poignant imagery."—Publishers Weekly, starred review"Profusion of bright gouache illustrations that are as colorful as springtime in Arles. . . . Encourages historical examination."—The Horn Book"Appealingly childlike. . . . Kalman's artwork is the main attraction here, with appealing naive illustrations done in gouache. Each page offers visual treats in a Matisse-like palette."—Kirkus Reviews"Remarkable. . . . Questions that echo a child's curiosity. . . . This impressionistic biography is one that adults will want to share with children, and that children will pore over."—Library Media Connection"Embellished with circular, childlike wonderings. . . . Powerful emotional impact."—BooklistIn her own words: "born. bucolic childhood. culture-stuffed adolescence. played piano. stopped. danced. stopped. wrote. discarded writing. drew. reinstated writing. married Tibor Kalman and collaborated at iconoclastic yet successful design studio. wrote and painted children's books. worried. took up Ping-Pong. relaxed. wrote and painted for many magazines.  cofounded the Rubber Band Society. amused. children: two. dog: one."; Title: Looking at Lincoln | [
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6,946 | 17 | Praise for They Did What? 50 Impressive Kids and Their Amazing (and True!) Stories"Why should grown-ups get all the historical, scientific, athletic, cinematic, and artistic glory? Choosing exemplars from both past and present, Mitchell includes but goes well beyond Alexander the Great, Anne Frank, and like usual suspects to introduce a host of lesser-known luminaries . . . for readers whose fires need lighting, there’s motivational kindling on nearly every page. A breezy, bustling bucketful of courageous acts and eye-popping feats."--Kirkus Reviews"This impressively broad and engaging collection of brief biographies ranges thousands of years of human history, around the world, and across a variety of disciplines that include intellectual and athletic achievements . . . Accompanied by Petrus’ appealing sketched portraits, the profiles of the individuals featured contain enough background information—family, social class, disability, or extraordinary talent, for instance—to make the achievements sensible as well as relevant to contemporary readers."--Booklist  Saundra Mitchell is absolutely, completely, totally crazy about history. If you come to her hometown of Indianapolis, she'll show you the streets named after 19th century trolley stops, where Civil War prisoners were kept, and where the first European cemetery in town used to be. (That's right, they moved it! How creepy is that?) When she's not geeking out about history, she's writing novels for young adults, flipping out about pop culture with her best friend, and seriously embarrassing her kids. Find out more about her at www.saundramitchell.com and follow her on Twitter @SaundraMitchell.; Title: 50 Impressive Kids and Their Amazing (and True!) Stories (They Did What?) | [
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6,947 | 8 | “Puffin in Bloom’s lush new editions of children’s classics are sure to entertain older girls.” – Vogue “Read ‘em and keep: Chic…As a gift or on your shelf, they speak volumes.” – O, The Oprah Magazine “a colorful stack of good reading.”--Time magazine "Colorful, meticulously designed editions of classics starring our favorite child heroines . . .  adorable. . . any one of these editions (or the full set) would make an inspired gift."--The Huffington Post“Gorgeous,” – Redbook “Colorful and coffee-table-friendly,” – Parents magazine  “Art meets literature in these gorgeous books.” – Woman’s World magazine  “A collection of pretty, floral-themed books perfect for classics fans and new readers, alike.”– RealSimple.com  “One look and I understand why you can’t resist buying at least one of these volumes, beautifully made-over by Anna Bond, for someone — so gift ‘em to a little lady who’s going to grow up treasuring them as much as you did.” – Bustle.comAbout the cover artistAnna Bond is the co-owner and creative director of Rifle Paper Co., the worldwide stationery and gift brand based in Winter Park, Florida. An artist known for her whimsical designs, which often include hand-painted illustrations and lettering, her work has been featured in a number of publications including O, The Oprah Magazine,Vogue, US Weekly, Glamour, Redbook, Harper's Bazaar, Martha Stewart LIving, and Southern Living to name a few. She is the artist behind the popular Puffin in Bloom line of childrens classics and lives with her husband in Winter Park, Florida.; Title: The Puffin in Bloom Collection | [
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6,948 | 2 | Praise for The Yuckiest, Stinkiest, Best Valentine Ever"Get ready to enjoy a laugh-out-loud, fast-paced adventure involving a secret crush, a runaway valentine with an attitude and lots of candy."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review"With its creative story line and upbeat writing, this picture book is a must for holiday collections."—School Library Journal"Navigates the palm-sweating sweetness of first love with tenderness, humorously echoed by Arnold's nervy graphics."—Publishers Weekly"...a boisterous, just-sweet-enough comic caper."—The New York TimesAccolades for Tedd ArnoldI Spy Fly Guy! - Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor BookRat Life - Edgar Award Winner and Children's Book Sense PickHi! Fly Guy - Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor BookAxle Annie - Smithsonian Notable Book of the YearParts - Parents Magazine Best Children's BooksNo More Water in the Tub! - IRA-CBC Children's ChoiceGreen Wilma - IRA-CBC Children's Choice and Parents' Choice Spring's Finest Picture BooksNo Jumping on the Bed! - IRA-CBC Children's ChoiceBrenda Ferber (www.brendaferber.com) is a mom of three and the author of two novels for children: Julia's Kitchen and Jemma Hartman, Camper Extraordinaire. She lives in Deerfield, Illinois. Tedd Arnold (www.teddarnoldbooks.com) has written and/or illustrated about 70 children's books, including two Geisel Honor winning Fly Guy titles, the popular Parts series, and the Edgar Award winning novel Rat Life. He and his wife, Carol, have two grown sons. ; Title: The Yuckiest, Stinkiest, Best Valentine Ever | [
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6,949 | 1 | Praise for Oh, Rats!:* "[A] lively and informative overview of the history and behavior of the widely encountered rodent.... It's a different sort of discussion... for this well-known historian and biographer and one that he has clearly enjoyed, as will a wide variety of nonfiction readers and animal fans. There's a bibliography of adult sources and children's nonfiction as well as a listing of literary works featuring rats."—School Library Journal, starred review “Children fond of nonfiction that is laced with discomfiting—or downright revolting—information will happily fall upon this anecdotal look at the shared history of the animal kingdom’s greatest survivors… Pleasantly icky.”—Booklist "The book may be nonfiction, but it is also fine storytelling. C. B. Mordan's evocative black-and-white line drawings... show off the rat to its best advantage—in moments both wicked and benign. This is a fine marriage of narration and illustration; a very fine book, indeed."—Children's Literature "The lore and science of rats receive an enthusiastic treatment... Well-designed sidebars present additional related factoids for the eager reader. End matter provides both the author's bibliography and a number of titles for further reading, both nonfiction and fiction. Even the most rat-o-phobic reader will emerge with a heightened appreciation for the hardy rodent."—Kirkus Reviews A Junior Library Guild SelectionAlbert Marrin is the author of many award-winning nonfiction books for young people and is the recipient of many honors, including the Washington Post Nonfiction Award for "outstanding lifetime contribution [that] has enriched the field of children's literature." C. B. Mordan has illustrated several children’s books, including Silent Movie by Avi and Guinea Pig Scientists by Mel Boring and Leslie Dendy. He lives in Kansas. ; Title: Oh Rats!: The Story of Rats and People | [
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6,950 | 2 | Praise for Max and Ruby's Bedtime Book"Brightly illustrated and filled with her customary cheer, Wells's latest Max and Ruby book should entice both old and new fans of these lively siblings, and leave them hoping that this isn't really 'the end of the end.'"—Publishers Weekly"Added to one's home collection, this book is sure to be requested at many bedtimes."—Children's Literature"Punchy dialogue serves this inviting and oversized layout well; light pastel spreads suit each whimsical story line and its sweetly realized conclusion. A solid selection particularly for those already enamored by this lovable bunny duo."—School Library Journal"This short-story collection from the steady hand of Wells displays the mischievous sweetness of the Max and Ruby stories with their candy-heart coloring."—Kirkus ReviewsRosemary Wells (rosemarywells.com) is the author of 120 books for children, including more than 40 about the beloved bunnies, Max and Ruby, who star in their own television show on Nick, Jr. She lives in Connecticut.; Title: Max and Ruby's Bedtime Book | [
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6,951 | 2 | "The theme of perseverance is prevalent throughout this pleasant early chapter book. It includes tips for budding writers and could spark a class discussion about inspiration."--School Library JournalBetty G. Birney has written episodes for numerous children’s television shows, including The New Adventures of Madeleine, Doug, and Bobby’s World, as well as after-school specials and a television movie, Mary Christmas. She has won many awards for her television work, including an Emmy, three Humanitas Prizes, and a Writers Guild of America award, and won a Christopher Award for Friendship According to Humphrey.   In addition to the Humphrey books, she is the author of The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs and The Princess and the Peabodys.   A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Betty lives in Los Angeles with her husband, an actor.    Find fun Humphrey activities and teacher’s guides at www.bettygbirney.com; Title: Imagination According to Humphrey | [
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6,952 | 11 | Praise for Maureen Johnson’s The Shadow Cabinet:A Spring 2015 Kids’ Indie Next Pick!“Creepy, tense and wonderful: Don't expect to put this down once it's begun—but be sure to begin with The Name of the Star.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review “The plot…is among Johnson’s finest and incorporates creepy bits of backstory, fascinating historical asides, and truly ghoulish side characters.”—Booklist “Heavily laced with humor and genuine creepiness, this well-crafted thriller is a winner.”—School Library JournalMaureen Johnson (www.maureenjohnsonbooks.com) is the author of nine young adult novels, and is contributor to two short story collections, including the New York Times bestselling Let It Snow. Maureen lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter @maureenjohnson.; Title: The Shadow Cabinet (The Shades of London) | [
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6,953 | 0 | Hot stuff for Christmas: a version of the immortal Nutcracker by famed illustrator Innocenti, who will launch a two-year national tour of his work this fall.Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.This is not the Nutcracker sweet, as passed on by Tchaikovsky and Marius Petipa. No, this is the original Hoffmann tale of 1816, in which the froth of Christmas revelry occasionally parts to let the dark underside of childhood fantasies and fears peek through. The boundaries between dream and reality fade, just as Godfather Drosselmeier, the Nutcracker's creator, is seen as alternately sinister and jolly. And Italian artist Roberto Innocenti gives an errily realistic air to Marie's dreams, in richly detailed illustrations touched by a mysterious light. A beautiful version of this classic tale, which will captivate adults and children alike. (Nutcracker; $35.00; Oct. 28, 1996; 136 pp.; 0-15-100227-4) -- Copyright ©1996, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.; Title: Nutcracker (Creative Editions) | [
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6,954 | 5 | Hans Christian Andersen's "The Emperor's New Clothes," first published in 1837, has been told and retold in hundreds of ways, but never, ever by such a star-studded cast of scribes and artists as this. Sure, we still get the vainglorious, fashion-obsessed Emperor who is duped into parading down the street in an "invisible suit of clothes." And, of course, we still welcome the Honest Boy, the only one with enough gumption to point out that the Emperor's fancy-pants birthday suit is exactly that--a birthday suit. In this quirky, comical version, however, the story is crafted from the diverse, occasionally vulgar, often charming narrative perspectives of the Emperor's entire entourage--from his servants to the Spinning Wheel to the Imperial Dresser's spectacles to His Royal Highness's own underwear--all of whom have very good, self-invested reasons for not wanting to reveal that the Emperor's new clothes are nonexistent, however expensive. A smart-alecky moth, drawn by the beloved illustrator Quentin Blake, ironically patches holes in the piecemeal narrative with smoothing, if not soothing, transitions.Each snippet of story--doused in shameless punnery--is performed on the audio CD by one of 23 celebrities, including Jay Leno (the Moth), Madonna (the Empress), Fran Drescher (the Heralding Horn), Jeff Goldblum (the Imperial Wizard), Robin Williams (the Court Jester), and Calvin Klein (the Emperor's Underwear). The Honest Boy? Steven Spielberg himself, the creative director of this ambitious enterprise designed to benefit the Starbright Foundation for seriously ill children. If the startling display of glitterati isn't enough to spark your interest, then the truly astounding, fresh, full-page art of 23 preeminent children's book illustrators (including Maurice Sendak, Mark Teague, Chris Van Allsburg, Tomie dePaola, and William Joyce) surely will. The bumblingly hilarious accents of the celebrity narrators, combined with the whimsical and eclectic musical effects, make this quite an auditory treat. Though the words on the pages and those on the audio CD don't exactly match, the combined experience of a favorite old story, clever narrative play, gorgeous artwork, and just plain silliness will amuse kids ages 8 to 108. (Click to see inside art from the book! © 1998 The STARBRIGHT Foundation) --Karin Snelson"Hollywood's love of a good cause is second only to its love of multi-year contracts. Hence the A-list collection of celebrities lending their pens to this charmingly reworked fairy tale benefiting the Starbright Foundation, which helps seriously ill children. More than two dozen illustrators and celebs - from Jason Alexander to Liam Neeson - take a turn telling part of Hans Christian Andersen's classic, with each star cleverly matched to an appropriate character: Madonna as the snobby empress (amusingly drawn in a powdered wig and cone-bra bustier), Robin Williams as the flatulent court jester, and Steven Spielberg as the Honest Boy who exposes the naked truth. While it's ironic to see the often lemminglike Hollywood community instructing children on the importance of speaking out against the status quo, why make a fuss? It is, after all, for charity." -- Entertainment Weekly, November 16, 1998; Title: The Emperor's New Clothes : An All-Star Retelling of the Classic Fairy Tale (with Audio CD) | [
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6,955 | 0 | Adult/High School-Tales is written in the style of a picture book, with sprightly little rhymes that speak of the foibles of children and the horrible consequences thereof. First penned nearly a century ago, the sort of story that Belloc parodies continues to be written today and read to youngsters, but readers who are more sophisticated will better appreciate these tales of disproportionate punishment. Children are whimsically eaten by lions or consigned to life as a bootblack for their sins-or, by contrast, a boy who fires a loaded gun at his sister is reprimanded sternly. Gorey's artfully antiquated style exactly fits Belloc's writing and brings this edition to life-a single pen-and-ink line shows the sister's satisfaction at hearing her brother called to task. The previously unpublished illustrations meticulously convey texture, such as the clothing of the myriad physicians called in to help poor Henry King who swallowed string, and the expressions of the self-satisfied adults seem so earnestly and seriously drawn as to make the whole that much more humorous. The art is refined and genteel-never gory. Teenagers will enjoy this quick and cathartic read.Paul Brink, Fairfax County Public Library System, VACopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gorey didn't just illustrate these tales by major English literatus Belloc; he is credited with rediscovering them. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Cautionary Tales for Children | [
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6,956 | 7 | The Dictionary of Imaginary Places is best described as a guidebook of the make-believe. A good way to understand what Alberto Manguel and Gianni Guadalupi set out to do with their book is to imagine that you want to travel to a place like Oz, as in The Wizard of. What you remember from watching the classic movie and what you would want to know as a traveler are two very distinct things. What you'll earn in this book is that Oz is a large rectangular country where everyone works half the time and plays half the time, one that is divided into four smaller countries: Munchkin Country, Winkie Country, Quadling Country, and Gillikin Country. Flip through more of the book's alphabetized listings and you'll discover Fuddlecumjig, a town in Oz's Quadling Country whose inhabitants, the Fuddles, are among the most curious people in Oz. The main peculiarity is that they are made of many pieces, rather like jigsaw puzzles, and literally fall apart when strangers approach, and have to be reassembled with skill and patience. A travel tip for readers with vivid imaginations: put Fuddlecumjig's cook together first if you want a meal. And so go the descriptions of more than 1,200 worlds invented by storytellers throughout history, from Homer's Wandering Rocks in the Odyssey to Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park. But there's more here than just the worlds of literature and film. You can learn more about John Lennon's Nutopia from his album Mind Games. Nutopia is a country with no land, no boundaries, no passports, and no laws other than cosmic laws. And the Beatles' Pepperland from Yellow Submarine is described as a country 18,000 leagues beneath the Sea of Green, where inhabitants dress in bright colors and rainbows are frequent. Written with rich descriptions that bring places to life, The Dictionary of Imaginary Places is a wonderful, magical reference book perfect for fiction lovers. --John RussellSince the publication of the first Dictionary in 1980, Manguel (A History of Reading) and Guadalupi, a translator and editor, have accepted suggestions from readers and continued their own research. The result is this updated version--a book that includes imaginary terrains from ancient Greece to Harry Potter's Hogwarts. The authors have set a few limitations for inclusion: "no heavens or hells, no places in the future, none outside the planet Earth, no pseudonymous places such as Wessex or Manawaka." Even with those seemingly extensive restrictions, however, the dictionary runs over 700 pages. Each place is described in detail as if it physically existed outside the reader's imagination. Entries are cross-referenced and See references are provided, as well as illustrations and maps that are difficult to locate elsewhere. A valuable reference source to accompany fiction collections, this new edition is recommended for all school, public, and academic libraries.-Katherine K. Koenig, Ellis Sch., Pittsburgh Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Dictionary of Imaginary Places: The Newly Updated and Expanded Classic | [
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6,957 | 17 | The scene was unnerving to a novice: television cameras, loudspeakers, crowds and nearly 2000 excited dogs all jammed a street in downtown Anchorage. It was the start of the Iditarod dogsled race from Anchorage to Nome over 1180 miles of rugged terrain. Paulsen ( Clabbered Dirt, Sweet Grass ) had run dogs in Minnesota, but was woefully unprepared in 1983 for his first Iditarod and for conditions in Alaska. After getting lost with his 15-dog team in Anchorage at the start, he and the dogs later took a wrong turn again, adding 120 miles to the journey. Attacked by a moose, suffering frostbite and sleeplessness, he nevertheless completed the race in 17 days and was eager to run another. Paulsen presents a fine depiction of the landscape and of dogs at work in this gripping story of adventure and endurance. Photos. First serial to Readers Digest; author tour. Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.The Alaskan Iditarod is an annual 1180-mile dogsled race from Anchorage to Nome that generally takes two to three weeks to complete. Paulsen, a popular YA writer, ran the race in 1983 and 1985 and was again in training when a heart condition forced him to retire. This book is primarily an account of Paulsen's first Iditarod and its frequent life-threatening disasters, including wind so strong it blew his eyelids open and blinded his eyes with snow, cold so deep matches would not strike, and packages of lotions kept next to his skin that froze solid. However, the book is more than a tabulation of tribulations; it is a meditation on the extraordinary attraction this race holds for some men and women. In a style reminiscent of fellow nature writer Farley Mowat, Paulsen deftly examines careening on a precarious edge. Highly recommended for all libraries.- John Maxymuk, Rutgers Univ. Lib., Camden, N.J.Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod | [
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6,958 | 7 | Maddy has lost her sheep and even her dog Aerlich doesn't know where to find him. "It would soon be too dark to see anything, but a succulent young lamb would not survive the night in the wild rocky scree beyond the farm; if a foltza didn't get him, a yerig would. Damn." Okay, so Newbery Medal winner Robin McKinley's magical story The Stone Fey is no Little Bo Peep tale, and Maddy, the conflicted, passionate shepherdess, is no Bo Peep. One wild night in the Hills of Damar, a stone fey--a magical creature of the wilds--greets Maddy with her lost lamb in his muscular arms--his skin was gray, with "a rose-quartz flush across his cheekbones." After that fateful night, she can't get him out of her head, despite her commitments to longtime sweetheart Damon, who is due to return from a year away. With all the mist and mystery of a Mary Stewart novel, The Stone Fey is sure to thrill young readers with wildness in their hearts. John Clapp's lovely watercolors perfectly capture the mood of this haunting, innocent exploration of the nature of romantic love. (Click to see a sample spread. Illustration from The Stone Fey by Robin McKinley, illustration © 1998 by John Clapp, reproduced by permission of Harcourt Brace & Company.) (Ages 10 and older) --Karin SnelsonWhile staying true to her penchant for presenting strong female protagonists, Newbery winner McKinley strikes a softer note with this deeply romantic yet ultimately clear-eyed love story set in the fantasy kingdom of Damar. Maddy has always known who she is and exactly what she wants?to tend her flock of sheep; to marry her childhood friend, Donal; and to earn enough money to build her own farm close beside the "Hills [that] were her flesh and bone." But after she meets and falls in love with a Stone Fey, Maddy finds herself drifting further and further away from the people and things she truly cares for. Only when she accepts the fact that the Fey is unable to return her love (or to feel anything at all) is she free to rediscover her sense of self. Newcomer Clapp's incidental illustrations, dreamy watercolor and graphite paintings reminiscent of the work of Barry Moser, heighten the quiet drama of McKinley's prose. The best of his landscapes evoke the serene stillness of McKinley's writing; one portrait of Maddy, with its masterful play of light and shadow, particularly showcases his craft, as it glows with the power of burgeoning love. McKinley's sophisticated syntax, as well as the text's subtle concern with female sexuality, make the novella most appropriate for teens who can appreciate its empowering feminist message. The superb storytelling, however, will likely hold the rapt attention of readers whatever their politics or gender. Ages 10-up. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Stone Fey | [
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6,959 | 2 | It's always hard for Baby Bird and his mama to say good-bye on their way to school and work in the morning. But Mama finds a lilting, lyrical way of showing how her love is with her child all the time--and his love is with her, too. But even when I'm far away, this love I have will stay. and wrap itself around you every minute of the day. Warm, reassuring feelings emanate from this lovely picture book. Mama Bird tells her child how her love slips inside his lunch box, sits upon his shoulder when he sings a happy song, and snuggles on his pillow while he naps. Jane Dyer, illustrator of the bestselling Time for Bed, creates positively touchable watercolors of a pudgy-cheeked preschooler bird and his working mom. Hints of hearts nestle playfully on the pages: on the blackboard under the letter H, and sewn onto his pillowcase. Oh My Baby, Little One will resonate deeply for moms and kids alike, and may make daily separations just a little bit easier. So blow a kiss and wave good-bye-- my baby, don't you cry. This love is always with you, like the sun is with the sky. (Ages 3 to 6) --Emilie CoulterAs comforting as morning sun, this sweet, tenderly illustrated rhyming poem will reassure both preschoolers and their working parents that separation is only temporary. When a baby bird's mother hugs him before dropping him off at school, she reminds him that "even when I'm far away,/ this love I have will stay/ and wrap itself around you/ every minute of the day." Though Appelt's (Someone's Come to Our House) text has the occasional ring of a greeting card, her rhythmic, four-line stanzas are filled with simple images that preschoolers will understand: the mother bird says her love "nestles in your pocket/ and makes itself so small/ that when you're busy playing,/ you won't notice it at all." In the satisfying ending, the mother bird says that of all her activities, "the sweetest thing I do/ is sweep you up and hold you tight/ and come back home to you." As in her When Mama Comes Home Tonight, Dyer's radiant watercolors, this time of anthropomorphized animals, combine old-fashioned trappings with modern manners. The mother bird wears granny shoes and a straw hat decorated with cherries, but she also carries a briefcase and drinks coffee at a business lunch. Each picture, whether a full-bleed double-spread or a vignette, is filled with bright colors and patterns that are quaintly comforting. Given its timely theme and classic delivery, this could be a popular favorite. Ages 2-5. (Mar.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Oh My Baby, Little One | [
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6,960 | 1 | Anne Miranda’s inventive twist on a classic rhyme tells what happens after a shopper goes “to market, to market, to buy a fat pig.” Back home the pig promptly escapes, and soon the pig’s in the kitchen, the lamb’s on the bed, the cow’s on the couch--and the rest of the animals are wreaking havoc throughout the house.Book Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 9/1/2001Pages: 36Reading Level: Age 4 and Up; Title: To Market, To Market | [
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6,961 | 0 | Grade 1-3?Children often enjoy reading about a young person who can competently handle a great adventure without parental supervision, and this boy does just that. Marven, 10, is sent to a remote lumber camp to escape a 1918 influenza epidemic in his hometown of Duluth, MN. He takes the train by himself and skis the five miles from the station to the camp. He is assigned to keep the books for the lumber camp and quickly devises an effective system. Although he longs to be reunited with his close-knit family, he makes friends with the French-speaking lumberjacks and finds a way to adapt his Jewish dietary laws to the camp food. The story becomes even more enjoyable when readers learn that it is based on an actual event. A concluding note includes photographs of Marven and relates that the man, now in his 90s, still has a good head for math. Hawkes's acrylic paintings are especially effective in showing the small boy against the vast Minnesota landscape and in comparison to the brawny lumberjacks. A satisfying story of courage and adaptability that has great read-aloud potential.?Adele Greenlee, Bethel College, St. Paul, MNCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.With a daughter's fitting reverence, Lasky tells the story of her father, Marven, who was sent away from his family at the age of ten to work in a logging camp. Duluth, Minnesota, is plagued with influenza in the winter of 1918, so Marven's parents send off their only son to the great north woods for the winter. As the train pulls away, Marven is in the middle of nowhere; he must ski five miles to meet his new employer. The young boy is given the job of bookkeeping and the daunting task of waking the lumberjacks who linger in bed in the morning. Marven grows close to Jean-Louis, the giant sleepyhead of the bunch. Hawkes's illustrations are as moving and effective as the story, especially when Marven appears in the snowy loneliness of the north country. Hawkes characterizes the burly lumberjacks with humor and style, cleverly contrasting them with Marven's childlike innocence. Unlike Gary Paulsen's bittersweet northland novella, The Cookcamp (1991), over which hangs a vague sense of unease, this book is a happy adventure that brims with rugged excitement. (Picture book. 6-10) -- Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.; Title: Marven of the Great North Woods | [
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6,962 | 2 | MEM FOX is the author of many acclaimed books, including Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes, Possum Magic, Koala Lou, Time for Bed, and, for adults, Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever. She lives in Adelaide, Australia.; Title: Koala Lou | [
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6,963 | 1 | No Bio; Title: Honeybee's Busy Day | [
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6,964 | 2 | Meyer ( Where the Broken Heart Still Beats ; White Lilacs ) imaginatively explores multicultural aspects of the American Southwest in this rich collection of linked short stories. As part of a fund-raising project, a class of 15 junior-high students attending a "magnet" school in Rio Grande decides to write and sell a volume of personal essays about life in New Mexico, past and present; each chapter here focuses on a different member of the class. The students are ethnically diverse--Native American, Hispanic, African American and Anglo--and their experiences while researching the essays prove to be as wide-ranging as their chosen topics. Rosa Gonzales plans to recount the legend of La Llorona, the wailing woman, until a run-in with the lady apparition convinces Rosa to choose a "safer" subject. Native Americans Ricky Begay and Pauline Romero turn to relatives to provide information about traditional art forms of their tribes. Others dig deep into their own families' pasts to discuss religious practices or to chronicle their favorite heroes. Meyer's mixture of contemporary voices, engrossing histories and vibrant heritages is enlightening, and will be valued not only by the target audience but by older readers as well. Ages 8-12. Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 5-7-When the principal at a school in Santa Fe, New Mexico, announces that she wants to buy a sculpture for the front lawn "that will symbolize how the Rio Grande-both the school and the river it's named for-brings us together," she challenges the students to discover creative ways to contribute. The seventh-grade Heritage Project participants decide that each of them will write a chapter for a book, which they will then sell to relatives and to the community. Their efforts are presented after an introductory chapter on each student, which describes the inspiration for what he or she writes about and tells a story in itself, highlighting the variety of cultures represented. The students- and readers-learn more about their own cultures and develop a sense of pride and appreciation for others. Characters and plot are credible, well developed, and interesting. A book with lasting appeal.Dona Weisman, Northeast Texas Library System, GarlandCopyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Rio Grande Stories | [
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6,965 | 2 | Bunting, in a markedly different approach from her The Day the Whale Came (reviewed above), collaborates with Ransome (The Creation) on a gripping picture book told through the first-person narrative of a boy who nearly joins a gang. One evening, while their mother works at her waitressing job, 10-year-old James takes his six-year-old brother, Isaac, along to meet up with the K-Bones, a gang to which James yearns to belong. As his initiation rite, James must spray-paint the K-Bones name over that of a rival gang, the Snakes, on a freeway sign (" 'Cool,' I say, but I'm more nervous than ever"). James does the deed, but learns that the gang also steals for fun, and begins to have doubts about joining. Then, on their way back, they run into the Snakes, who fire a gun. No one gets hurt, but the next night, when James and Isaac are offered membership to the K-Bones, they refuse. Though the ending is a bit facile, Bunting skillfully contrasts James's cool veneer with his inner turmoil, creating a story that will likely resonate with children who have felt pulled against their own conscience. Ransome's full-bleed oil paintings convey the tension and looming danger of the boys' misadventure. His illustrations effectively put readers in James's shoes: in the most dramatic, the K-Bones gang stares out from the page against a swirling gold background as the leader extends the can of spray paint to readers themselves. Ages 6-10. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 1-5AA somewhat idealized, but powerful picture book about how a good kid avoids gang involvement. James, 10, and his 6-year-old brother Isaac are alone at night while their single mother works. A neighbor keeps an ear out for James's hourly thumps on her wall assuring her that they are okay. One night James leaves their apartment with Isaac to meet up with the K-Bones crew. To prove himself, he must spray paint a freeway sign with the club's name, thus covering a rival gang's tag. He is frightened but climbs the pole to the sign, high over traffic. Successful, the boys leave the scene, but their elation quickly evaporates when the rival gang challenges themAwith a gun. Running away, Isaac falls and is hurt. When they get home their mother is there, called by the worried neighbor. The next night the K-Bones leader comes by to tell James he's in, and Isaac is, too. They both decline the invitation. Bunting's vignette is lent power by Ransome's strong, realistic oil paintings. The text, simple and direct, lets the message come through without preachiness. However, is it realistic for the gang leader to give up on his recruits and for the kids to be able to resist the temptations offered by gang membership? Perhaps the problem isn't this easily solved in real life, but it is good to see a positive view of boys who take control of their lives when danger appears.AAnne Connor, Los Angeles Public LibraryCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Your Move | [
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6,966 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1. A most reassuring toddler book, great for one-on-one sharing and story times. A penguin youngster recounts a few of his favorite things to do with a caring adult: "I like it when we play peekaboo....I like it when you hug me tight." The two of them read stories, tickle, hold hands, splash about in the bath, and other typical rituals and events in the daily life of a preschooler. Crisp, clear illustrations accented with red, yellow, blue, and green accompany the bold black-and-white animals on double-page spreads. The simple, satisfying text can also be used as a beginning reader. A winner.?Jacqueline Elsner, Athens Regional Library, GACopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 1^-4. In simple, loving words, a small penguin tells her mother about the favorite things they do together. The activities are elemental ("I like it when you hold my hand. I like it when you let me help"). Bright, clear pictures on differently colored pages show the parent and child physically close and enjoying themselves while they play, dance, read, splash, hug, tickle, and kiss good night. Part of the Red Wagon Preschool series, this is a book to read and act out. Toddlers will learn words and colors, and they will see that books are about them. Hazel Rochman; Title: I Like It When . . . | [
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6,967 | 1 | Kindergarten-Grade 2-Missy and Deni wake to the "caw-caw-caw" of the crows, the "what-cheer" of cardinals provide background "chatter" for Armando and Juan's breakfast, and the "coo-a-roo" of pigeons can be heard by Jordan and Elly at play in a city park. And so the text continues, eventually closing with the nighttime "who? who? who?" of an owl. Each framed double-page spread (there are 14 in all) features unrelated children playing or working in different locales across the United States accompanied by an indigenous species of bird singing its distinctive song. Using several mediums, including water-based markers, gouache, colored pencil, and opaque ink, Florczak creates scenes with a three-dimensional quality. Stylistic borders depict the state flower of the area presented, and each bird is drawn with obvious attention to detail and authenticity. Unfortunately, the story line is decidedly dull. Other than the birds' songs and the passing of the day, there is no unifying theme, leaving readers little reason to care about the children or the birds. Too long for the younger picture-book audience and too unsubstantial for older readers, this visually inviting paean to birds is a far less powerful or successful collaboration than Wood and Florczak's The Rainbow Bridge (Harcourt, 1995).?Alicia Eames, formerly at Brooklyn Public LibraryCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.Wood (The Bunyans, 1996, etc.) covers 14 birds from North America in their natural habitat in this sumptuously illustrated, visually busy picture book. The few lines of text for each bird sketch out the habitat in human terms, and include the common call for the bird shown, e.g., ``Nearby there's a little park nestled among the skyscrapers. While Jordan and Elly play, gentle pigeons splash and make their cooing calls--coo-a-roo, coo-a-roo, coo-a-roo.'' The spreads offer panoramic views of habitats, portraits of the birds, and stylized borders of state flowers characteristic of the habitats. The juxtaposition of these borders and extremely realistic paintings of the birds can be startling, but appealing. (Picture book. 3-7) -- Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.; Title: Birdsong | [
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6,968 | 1 | Grade 4-6?This witty fantasy's creative use of wordplay is reminiscent of Norton Juster's The Phantom Tollbooth (Knopf, 1972). Cervantes, the mouse inhabitant of an antiquarian bookstore, literally lives on words. His home lies behind the books in the reference section, and he eats delicious-sounding terms peeled out of cookbooks. His favorite activity is finding verbal ways to torment the resident cat. One day, Cervantes's world is disturbed by a human browser and he finds refuge in a beautiful leather-bound volume. Perusing Chapter One, the mouse makes two astonishing discoveries. First, when words are strung together, they make a story?and, strangely, this realization is a key that allows him to take part in the story he now reads. Transported to a medieval English monastery, he meets and has an adventure with Sigfried, a young scribe with a poor vocabulary. Along the way, both of them learn much about the real meaning of words. Cervantes is a charming narrator. While Sigfried is likable, his habit of substituting terms like "whosits" and "dingus-whatsit" for words he doesn't know does become annoying. Still, the tale is enjoyable, and will inspire young readers to think carefully about their own use of vocabulary.?Mary Jo Drungil, Niles Public Library District, ILCopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.PEGGY CHRISTIAN has been a reading specialist, a bookstore manager, a teacher of language arts and writing, and the author of a picture book, If You Find a Rock. She lives in Missoula, Montana.; Title: The Bookstore Mouse | [
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6,969 | 0 | Daniel wants to celebrate the Jewish New Year in terms that a child can truly comprehend--a birthday party. He convinces his family of the rightness of his plan, even though his older sister Naomi pooh-poohs it. Daniel even invites Mr. Gutman, the baker--from whom he buys an immense birthday cake. That evening, under the bright stars of an autumn night, they sing "Happy Birthday, World" and the wind blows out the candles. Pointillist in style, Winter's fall-toned watercolors nostalgically place this loving tale in an earlier, Rockwellesque urban setting. In an afterword, Goldin notes appropriately that another name for this holiday is Yom Harat Olam, or The Day of the Birth of the World, "commemorating the sixth day of creation, when God made man and woman and completed the physical creation of the world." Ages 4-8. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.PreSchool-Grade 3-- Daniel loves to celebrate the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. When his father tells him that part of the Rosh Hashanah tradition is to celebrate the creation of the world, the boy is determined to have a birthday party, including cake, for it. His sister mocks him, his parents humor him, but the baker gives him several boxes of candles because, "after all, the world is no young chicken." That night Daniel leads everyone outside, and, under the sky, lights the candles. This is a delightful holiday story about a young child making his own personal connection to belief and ritual. Each full-page watercolor illustration is juxtaposed with a full page of text; the gentle colors and earnest, wide-eyed expressions add greatly to the strength of the text. This is not a book to provide information about the holiday, but it is a strong commitment to faith in a way that is perfectly comprehensible to children. --Micki S. Nevett, Temple Beth Emeth Library, Albany, NYCopyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.; Title: The World's Birthday: A Rosh Hashanah Story | [
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6,970 | 0 | Kindergarten-Grade 3?Looking for a better life, a pioneer father moves his pregnant wife and daughters west. Both Zoe and Rebecca recognize their mother's isolation and depression as they arrive at their claim stake in the middle of the prairie, and try to work extra hard to please her. Zoe's first-person account describes a visit to neighbors (only three hours away) and a trip to town for supplies, where she finds something that she hopes will help cheer her mother: a clump of dandelions, which she and her father speculate came west as a seed on a wagon. They plant it on the roof of their sod home, and the story ends with the clump looking dry and lifeless. However, the closing words indicate that the family feels more hopeful about their prairie life to come; the last picture shows a panoramic view of their farm of the future, with the dandelions covering the roof and the fields plowed and fertile. The gouache on canvas paintings are grand and sweeping; they emphasize the vast expanse of open land that dwarfs and seems to swallow up everything that comes in contact with it. The characters are frequently shown in deep shadow underneath sun hats, as the sun blazes down on them. When their faces are shown, there is a hazy lack of focus in an almost impressionistic style that heightens the centrality of place and climate, rather than individual character. Yet these people make their mark and find their place; modern readers will identify with this family's experiences and concerns, and will admire their adventurous spirits. Bunting tells a poignant story, which is made even more affecting by its lovely illustrations.?Ruth K. MacDonald, Bay Path College, Longmeadow, MACopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 2^-4, younger for reading aloud. Zoe and her family have traveled by covered wagon from Illinois to the Nebraska Territory. As they build a sod house and meet new neighbors, Papa can barely contain his enthusiasm. Mama, on the other hand, remains quiet, thinking of the family and memories left behind. On a trip to town with her father for supplies, Zoe spots a mass of dandelions and realizes that the flowers are much like her family--they may be out of their element on the prairie, but they will survive and bloom in their new land. The gouache paintings capture the lonely panorama of the landscape, and the classically painted, sometimes faceless figures give the book a sense of universality. A solid choice for read-alouds, this may also be used with older, reluctant readers or students learning about the westward movement. Kay Weisman; Title: Dandelions | [
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6,971 | 2 | PW singled out the "strongly atmospheric" writing, with its "graceful interpolations of Vietnamese words and references to Vietnamese culture and traditions," in this account of an Amerasian girl's journey toward self-realization. Ages 12-up. Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Song of the Buffalo Boy (Great Episodes) | [
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6,972 | 11 | Grade 1-4-Ancona has once again created a photo essay that brings his subject into lively and vibrant focus. A day in the life of Don Ricardo Nu?ez Gijon, or Tio Rico, a pi?ata maker, is a busy round of artistry blended with practicality. The step-by-step creation of a swan, a star, and a carrot is described. The balance between text and illustration is masterful, and both the English and Spanish narratives have an easy flow. Tio Rico is a matter-of-fact yet charming character; along with illuminating his craft, Ancona shows the man's place in his village. By the end of the book, children will understand more about Mexican culture and values. A loving introduction to Hispanic customs, lifestyles in Mexico, and the art of pi?ata production.Ann Welton, Terminal Park Elementary School, Auburn, WACopyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 7-9. Writer-photographer Ancona takes children to a Mexican village to meet Tío Rico, an old man who makes beautiful piñatas, puppets, and masks for parties and festivals. Exceptionally clear and well composed, the full-color photographs bring the village, the people, and the craft of piñata-making sharply into focus. On each page, the text appears in English, then in Spanish. Clearly written in both languages, the dual English/Spanish text provides a good bridge for children learning either as a second language, and also makes the book accessible to those who know one or the other. Not just a how-to manual, the book has a narrative strand, following Tío Rico as he buys the materials for his crafts, makes them, sells them, and finally, attends a party where the children break open a piñata. A delightful introduction to the subject and a memorable glimpse of one Mexican village and its people. Carolyn Phelan; Title: El piñatero/ The Piñata Maker | [
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6,973 | 2 | Grade 2-3?In this highly comic rhyming romp that surprisingly (and nicely) twists into a birthday story, Hoberman and Frazee tweak fussy eaters with style and panache. The author's lighthearted touch takes readers swiftly through the arrival of the Peters's seven children?each with a distinct bias for the food that he or she will or will not eat. Peter likes milk of a certain temperature, Lucy demands homemade pink lemonade, Jack limits his menu to applesauce, Mac insists his oatmeal be strained, Mary Lou consumes only "soft and squishy homemade bread," and the twins are strictly egg eaters. While Mrs. Peters lovingly accommodates her brood, Frazee's illustrations energetically depict the true story. Chaos reigns throughout the house as Mrs. Peters squeezes, strains, peels, kneads, and bakes, becoming wearier with every passing year. The minutia of a seven-child home spills around the pictures in a realistic but never obtrusive way, and the artist further bolsters the scenes with individualized and effective facial expressions and body postures. When Mother's birthday approaches, the children, taxing in their dietary demands but nonetheless loving, decide to treat her to "A breakfast made of all the foods/that kept them in such happy moods." The result, both hilarious and satisfying, could add humor to classroom units on nutrition and to discussions on sibling relationships; the book will also be a good companion to Lee Bennett Hopkins's Munching (Little, Brown, 1985).?Barbara Elleman, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WICopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 4^-8. The combination of food and farce makes for an affectionate rhyming picture book about a family of picky eaters who drive their mother frantic. As each baby is born, it makes its rigid nutritional tastes known through bellowing demands. For example, Peter wants milk, but it must be warm, not hot, not cold. Mary Lou has to be fed "soft and squishy homemade bread. Jack--all he'll eat is applesauce. One twin wants poached eggs, the other fried. The line-and-color illustrations extend the silly fun as the comfortable house gets more and more cluttered and chaotic. Father is somewhere in the background, but the focus is on Mrs. Peters, nearly always pregnant, trying to play her cello, and increasingly overwhelmed by the appetites of her family. Then the kids surprise her, and themselves, in a gloriously messy climax that allows everyone to eat and Mom to have a life. Hazel Rochman; Title: The Seven Silly Eaters | [
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6,974 | 0 | Gr. 4^-7. Morpurgo's retelling of nine familiar stories about Arthur Pendragon and the Knights of the Round Table is beautifully presented and certain to attract browsers. It is Morpurgo's faithfulness to the original stories, however, and the fine writing that captures all the adventure, drama, and tragedy that will engage readers. Arthur himself tells the tales to a 12-year-old boy, who awakes in Arthur's cave after atempting to walk the seabed to the Eastern Isles. As the boy recovers, he learns how Arthur became king, hears the legend of Excalibur and the adventures of the knights, and finds out about the end of Camelot. Although the Green Knight appears in armor when he is described wearing different attire, Foreman's hazy watercolors are usually a perfect complement to the dreamy, bygone-times quality of the stories. Arthurian retellings abound, but libraries should consider adding Morpurgo's admirable narrative to their collections. Chris ShermanMICHAEL FOREMAN is one of the world's leading illustrators of children's books and the winner of several major awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal. His work ranges from picture books to fairy tales and original children's fiction. He is the illustrator of many Harcourt books, including Michael Foreman's Mother Goose, Joan of Arc, and Arthur, High King of Britain. He divides his time between London and St. Ives, England, his childhood home.; Title: Arthur, High King of Britain | [
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6,975 | 14 | PreSchool-Grade 3-A Halloween version of the familiar cumulative rhyme. Things get a little out of hand at Count Dracula's house- "This is the mummy from days of yore/that rose from the coffin under the floor/that fell on the monster whose bloodcurdling roar/startled the fearsome manicore..." It is only when a group of trick-or-treaters comes on the scene that all is carefully put back to rights. The darkly muted oil pastel illustrations augment the ghoulishness of the tale, with a hidden clue leading readers from one double-page spread to the next. The creatures are suitably gruesome, but because of their friendly expressions should be nonthreatening. A definite hit for holiday story programs.Beth Irish, Orange Public Library, CACopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 5^-7. As might be expected, the house that Drac built isn't quite the same as the one built by Jack, but the rhyme winds and unwinds with the same force and structure in both their stories. In Drac's house, everything begins when a cat bites a bat, and it isn't till a group of children in Halloween costumes visits the house that everything is put to rights--from soothing "the fearsome manticore" to bandaging the bat. Hillenbrand's monsters are quite detailed, but even at their rowdiest, they aren't truly terrifying. They're more like costumed children who are grumpy and out of control. Good for a seasonal story hour. Mary Harris Veeder; Title: The House That Drac Built | [
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6,976 | 2 | Horace's mother cooks up an antidote to a bad day in a story that "bubbles with a building excitement"; paintings "convey all of the feisty emotion of a frustrated youngster," said PW. Ages 3-8.Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.Betsy Everitt graduated from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. Mean Soup was inspired by her own experiences on one very bad day in 1991.  ; Title: Mean Soup | [
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6,977 | 1 | A bike is for just one monkey to ride, right? Well, not if another monkey jumps on the handlebars. "Hooray, the two shouted. / We're having such fun. / This bike is far better for two / than for one!" That is, until they hit a bump in the road and monkeys go flying. One Monkey Too Many playfully explores the hazards of loading too many monkeys into a golf cart, canoe, or hotel bed, and finally, into the picture book itself: "Six, said the author. / "This book is for six. / The pages are full, / so no more of your tricks." Even that doesn't stop extra pesky monkeys from sneaking into the picture. Lynn Munsinger's thoroughly charming, expressive illustrations add energy and humor to Jackie French Koller's already vivacious rhymes. Children will love the fact that the monkeys gleefully ignore the warnings of the well-meaning adults, as well as the page-splattering chaos that ensues when one monkey too many is along for the ride. Kids will also enjoy locating the extra monkeys in this buoyant read-aloud romp, making it an excellent counting book. (Ages 3 to 6) --Karin SnelsonThis mischievous rhyming and counting book revels in excess. Just one more monkey always appears, to crash the bike built for one, to wreck the canoe just right for three and to turn a bed for five into a pillow fight for six. In the last spread, the monkeys jump off the page to deface the book itself: "One monkey too many came sneaking and.../ ...LOOK!/ One monkey too many got into this book!" Munsinger's (Hooway for Wodney Wat, reviewed above) rambunctious, lively art is a joy: the monkeys are blithely bad, and the chaos into which every scenario devolves gives kids plenty of diversions to follow. In each new situation that arises, the artist shows the invading monkey hidden somewhere on the spread. Koller (Mole and Shrew All Year Through) turns the childhood impulse to join in the fun into a tale that will appeal to the imp in everyone. Ages 4-8. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: One Monkey Too Many | [
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6,978 | 0 | JULIE VIVAS is illustrator of I Went Walking, Let's Go Visiting, the Mem Fox classics Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge and Possum Magic, and several other picture book titles. She lives in Australia.; Title: The Nativity | [
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6,979 | 0 | Pilkey's (the Dragon books; The Hallo-weiner) exuberant artwork takes on a mystical tone in this inspirational story about the presence of angels. As his occasionally labored rhyming verse posits, gargoyles were originally intended to guard churches against evil spirits, but over the years they came to be seen as "grotesque" and, in response, became "crumbled and broken." Yet, in Pilkey's vision, all was not lost. Passing angels befriended the unhappy statues, and now angels and gargoyles take evening flights together. Velveteen night scenes surpass the text in invoking a magical cosmology. Soft shadows brush turquoise and violet skies, bathing them in moonlight. On nearly every page, vivid stained glass windows interrupt the darkness with lapidary flashes of color. Pilkey imbues these dreamy vistas with electricity, the skin-prickling feeling of witnessing a special event. His angels, chunky females with flowing hair and feathered wings, are shadowy messengers the color of the sky. Under their care, ungainly gargoyles become limber and soar with them through the night. In imagining this incongruous camaraderie, Pilkey draws attention, too, to the human struggle for existence: his angels scatter "songs of rebirth" upon those who wrestle with loneliness, homelessness and grief. His optimistic message is easy to embrace. All ages. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 1-4-Gargoyles that long ago were "set...on perches to guard and protect and watch over churches" have over time become objects of fear and derision. Now they are sad and full of pain and their "stony old hearts" are broken. But graceful young angels arrive on a stormy night, one for each gargoyle, to comfort them and fly with them over the earth. The angels cast God's blessing on all creatures. Even the grieving, the lonely, and the homeless are shown to have guardian angels to comfort and protect them. This simple story with its dubious message that all is right with the world is told in doggerel-like couplets with a number of forced rhymes. The neatly boxed and bordered poetry, four lines to a page, is imposed on spectacular illustrations. The richly colored, sculptural, textured paintings fill the double-page spreads. Echoes of medieval stained glass, city buildings outlined against brilliantly hued night skies, and lonely streets inspired by Edward Hopper blend in a sequence of dramatic pictures through which the gargoyles and their attendants continuously fly. Gargoyles and angels are popular icons and will certainly attract notice, but Pilkey's trivialized, sentimental story does not equal the high quality of the illustrations.Shirley Wilton, Ocean County College, Toms River, NJCopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: god bless the gargoyles | [
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6,980 | 1 | PreS-KWhen this canine duo mistake a skunk for a kitten, the results are disastrous. Pilkey once again brings his slightly skewed humor to the forefront as the title characters make a smelly situation worse by disrupting a party. Babies and toddlers will find the colorful illustrations appealing but the humor will be better appreciated by older children. The simple sentence structure and repetitive text make this board book ideal for those just learning to read.Maura Bresnahan, Shawsheen School, Andover, MA Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information, Inc."Considered one of the most popular contemporary authors for readers in elementary school, (Dav Pilkey) is also regarded as a talented artist and inventive humorist as well as a subtle moralist. ...He underscores his works--even at their most outrageous--with a philosophy that emphasizes friendship, tolerance, and generosity and celebrates the triumph of the good-hearted." -The Educational Book & Media AssociationDav Pilkey is the Caldecott Honor Award-winning creator of more than 40 books for children.; Title: Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake: Big Dog and Little Dog Board Books | [
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6,981 | 15 | PW called this Christmas story an "arrestingly simple tale" that "resonates with genuine warmth." Ages 4-8. Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.Eve Bunting has writtenover two hundredbooks for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winning Smoky Night, illustrated by David Diaz, The Wall, Fly Away Home, and Train to Somewhere. She lives in Southern California.; Title: Night Tree | [
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6,982 | 0 | PreSchool-Grade 1-Twisting the old "boy who cried wolf" theme with a bit of humorous irony, Coffelt deftly devises a modern canine fable. When his owners resort to wearing earmuffs to block out Ernie's continual barking, the big shaggy dog's "woofs" warning of the "horrible, sneaky orange cat" not only go unnoticed, but also cause him ultimately to lose his bark. His silence is met with praise and Ernie learns to save his barks for "important events," well...usually. Bold, full-color oil pastels romp across large two-page spreads, sometimes creatively sliced for fast action. Ernie's extended family includes a game-playing, stair-running granny and a dad involved in his children's activities. The large format is ideal for group reading.Claudia Cooper, Ft. Stockton Independent School District, TXCopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 4^-6. A lively, funny takeoff on the boy who cried wolf. Never stingy with his voice, canine Ernie barks at everything. To drown out the noise, his family put on earmuffs. As a result, nobody hears the sly orange cat from next door coming to tease. Nobody hears Ernie either as he barks and barks away his voice. As it turns out, his laryngitis proves worthwhile, because by the time he gets his barker back, he's figured out how best to use it: Watch out, pussycat! The simple, graphic quality of the outlined picture shapes, which call to mind kids' own artwork, will have strong appeal for children, and the thickly applied oil pastels, revealing the black paper underneath, are full of intriguing texture. A great book for lap sharing, especially if there's a dog around to listen in. Stephanie Zvirin; Title: The Dog Who Cried Woof | [
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6,983 | 5 | This charming children's story is based on a story that author Jane Kurtz heard growing up in Ethiopia. In it, young Tekleh is always getting into trouble, letting the goats into the garden, kicking dust on the roasting coffee beans. So his father gives him a gift of a wooden board game, which he promises will keep Tekleh out of trouble. We follow Tekleh the next morning as he takes the family's two goats to graze, and has a series of adventures before he returns home, the same but different. Durga Berhnard's warm, earth-toned illustrations are the perfect companion to this book.PreSchool-Grade 2. A traditionally patterned, circular story from Eritrea that begins provocatively: "Trouble always found Tekleh." Tekleh's job is to tend the family goats that often wander off when under his care. The boy's father carves his undependable son a wooden board game, hoping it will entertain Tekleh and keep him out of trouble. Setting out with his goats and his game board the next morning, the lad fails to go straight to the grazing place. Instead, he and the animals wander off, encountering many people along the way. First, he meets a group of traders who are looking for firewood and take his wooden game board. When he protests, he is given a knife in exchange. In subsequent encounters, he trades one thing after another until finally, predictably, he exchanges a papaya for another game board bringing the story full circle. Bernhard's gouache illustrations depict authentic cultural details such as round, grass-roofed houses; traditional shawls; and colorfully bordered, white cotton clothes. The pictures contain subtle details of humor well suited to the tale. Endpapers that map the boy's journey can be used to recapitulate the tale with listeners. In an endnote, the author cites Harold Courlander's version of the story included in his book Fire on the Mountain (Holt, 1995). Kurtz's retelling, which differs in detail but not in pattern and intent, depicts Tekleh as mischief maker, teasing more humor out of the tale than the more straightforward Courlander version. Enjoyable.?Kate McClelland, Perrot Memorial Library, Greenwich, CTCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Trouble | [
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6,984 | 16 | Text: Spanish (translation) Original Language: EnglishUn ninito que sale de paseo se encuentra con una variedad de animales de muchos colores, y su paseo se convierte en un divertido desfile. A los ninos les encantara identificar a los animales y sus colores, y repetir una y otra vez el texto ritmico de este cuento tierno y alegre.; Title: Sal¡ de paseo | [
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6,985 | 1 | The sole alligator among three flamingos, Pete knows he is green, but he wants to be pink because "everyone else is." In one of this brief yet insightful tale's typically witty passages, his flamingo pals reassure him: "Don't worry.... You probably aren't ripe yet. It takes longer for some." Pete's cronies continue to comfort him when he disgruntledly observes that he has four rather than two feet ("You're lucky, Pete.... Two, and two extra") and that he doesn't have any feathers ("The best feathers take the longest to grow"). Finally he meets three fellow alligators or, as the text says, "flamingos who looked just like Pete"?and he proudly announces to his pink pals, "I'm different but the same." To which they respond, "Well for Pete's sake, Pete.... You always have been." Disappointingly, Walsh's (Jack's Tale) minimalist cut-paper collage art varies little in some sequences. Yet the narrative's inarguably sound messages, among them the superficiality of appearance and the importance of being a supportive friend, coupled with the lightness of the delivery, virtually guarantee that this read-aloud will spark worthwhile discussion. Ages 3-8. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.PreSchool-A gentle and amusing story about an alligator who believes himself to be a flamingo, despite all evidence to the contrary, and his total and unconditional acceptance by his flamingo friends. The notion that we do not need to be alike to enjoy one anothers' company is nicely expressed and beautifully illustrated by Walsh's collages that employ papers of gloriously varied textures. Simple enough for a three or four-year-old to grasp and attractive enough for adults to respond to, this picture book is an all-around winner.Miriam Lang Budin, Mt. Kisco Public Library, NYCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: For Pete's Sake | [
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6,986 | 2 | JULIE VIVAS is illustrator of I Went Walking, Let's Go Visiting, the Mem Fox classics Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge and Possum Magic, and several other picture book titles. She lives in Australia.; Title: The Very Best of Friends | [] | Test |
6,987 | 15 | Only an artist as gifted as Ehlert (Nuts to You!) could take so well-worn a topic as building a snowman and make it as fresh as-well, new-fallen snow. Her faultless sense of design immediately engages the reader: tidy white circles dot the gray backgrounds of her collages; cut-paper birds show off their hand-painted wings; and an offscreen narrator exhibits a sackful of "good stuff"-birdseed, peanuts, corn kernels, etc.-accumulated in anticipation of the "perfect snowball day." Soon the narrator and invisible colleagues have constructed a whole family of snow people and their pets. Each member of the snow family receives a full spread, to be viewed vertically, and each is decorated with "good stuff." Birds (and squirrels) can feast upon some of the adornments; and bright textiles (a Bolivian hat, a Guatemalan purse) imaginatively intermingle with stones, twigs and such prosaic items as a luggage tag and a claim check. Factual information about snow is included as well as a spread featuring photos of 13 snow creations. Even jacket space is not wasted-the flap has a recipe for popcorn balls, while the back cover features a selection of snowy newspaper forecasts. A joyful and inventive book just brimming with its own "good stuff." Ages 3-8. Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.PreSchool-Grade 2?Ehlert once again displays the innovative collage style that so vividly celebrated spring and summer in Growing Vegetable Soup (1990) and Planting a Rainbow (1988), and autumn in Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf (1991) and Nuts to You! (1993, all Harcourt). Here, she puts a creative twist on one of the favorite traditions of winter?building a snowman, or, in this case, a snow family, including pets. Children who believe snowmen must have charcoal eyes and carrot noses will be inspired by the unique adornments, for each creation here is decorated with the narrator's cache of "good stuff in a sack." Mom's hair is a Guatemalan belt; boy's nose is a toy compass; baby's arms are plastic picnic forks; dog's spots are a collection of buttons. As in the previous books, bold, rhyming text describes the simple pleasures of the season. The contrasting sensations of the crisp iciness and dreary isolation of winter are effectively created by placing the colorfully decorated white figures against a textured gray background on double-page vertical spreads. The background glows bright orange as the sun appears. Ehlert concludes her book with some winter facts, photographs of snowmen, and a recipe for popcorn balls. Another spectacular effort.?Kathy Piehl, Mankato State University, MNCopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Snowballs | [
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6,988 | 0 | Grade 1-3?In this fourth book about the two seniors who are special friends, Mr. Putter dreams about the many ways he will use his ripe tomatoes, apples?and especially pears. But when he tries to climb the ladder to pick the green edibles, his cranky legs force him to stay on the ground. Remembering his younger days, he makes himself a slingshot and uses fallen apples as ammunition. Unfortunately, he is unable to hit his targets. But what fun to sling those apples and watch them go "...over the tree, over the chimney, over the house." The next day, he and his old cat Tabby feel sorry for themselves until their neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, arrives with her dog and a feast of apple turnovers, pies, jelly, and cider. Mr. Putter then decides what to do about the pears?just wait for them to fall. Rylant's originality continues in this autumnal adventure. She uses repetition to reinforce vocabulary development and word recognition; however, she also uses both simple and compound sentences, dialogue, and expressive language so that the story is neither stilted nor boring. Howard's watercolor illustrations fit the text perfectly, providing humor and warmth.?Mary Ann Bursk, Bucks County Free Library, Levittown, PACopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Mr. Putter & Tabby Pick the Pears | [
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6,989 | 16 | A gang of mice learns to mix colors and to count; the "naive charm and exuberance" of Walsh's cut-paper art helped earn Mouse Paint a spot among PW's Best Books of 1989. Ages 2-6; 4-8. Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Mouse Paint | [
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6,990 | 2 | Fans of Stellaluna, Cannon's exceptional debut book, will approach her second with high expectations-and those will be met. Carefully crafted prose and stunning art shape a story that delicately spans the fictional and real, at the same time delivering a message worthy of reflection. Curious about what lies beyond his Family Cave, Trupp, a cat-like creature with snow-white fur and ice-blue eyes, walks for days until he approaches "people-dwellings." The peace-loving Fuzzhead borrows clothing from a scarecrow so humans won't notice his odd appearance and, accompanied by a raven, heads for a city. No one on the bustling streets pays any attention to Trupp until he meets a homeless woman named Bernice, who removes a piece of broken glass from his foot and takes him to a safer part of town. Equally affecting as her text, Cannon's poignantly detailed acrylic and pencil art underscores the contrasts between Trupp's primitive homeland and the gritty, graffiti-scarred city; and between his ethereal presence and the eccentric, gaudy appearance of Bernice, who keeps half a dozen toothbrushes tucked into her woolen cap. As the new friends settle down to sleep in the park, Bernice's wise words expose the heart of the story: "Funny, isn't it? I wear all this bright stuff to keep from feeling invisible. When people stare at me, it helps me know I'm here. But Trupp puts on clothes so he will disappear." Cannon says so much so simply. Ages 4-8. Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ages 5^-7. From the author of Stellaluna (1993) comes the tale of Trupp, a young fuzzhead, a white-furred creature resembling a cat. Determined to see the world, he leaves his family's cave in the cliffs and makes his way to the city. There he befriends Bernice, a homeless woman who understands him, helps him, and sends him on his way home. Young children may be disturbed by the scene in which Bernice and Trupp are attacked by a man who then flees when Trupp reveals himself as a talking animal and threatens the man with his claws. Deft and accomplished, the artwork includes soft-edge acrylic-and-pencil paintings in full color that fill the pages as well as small black-and-white drawings that decorate the text. The story, though, rambles rather aimlessly and mixes fantasy and realism in a vaguely disquieting way. One picture of Trupp wearing clothing and walking along a city street echoes a Garth Williams illustration in Margaret Wise Brown's Three Little Animals, a more satisfying picture book in which wild things come to the city. Readers who adore Cannon's first book may want to see this one, but Trupp is no Stellaluna. Carolyn Phelan; Title: Trupp: A Fuzzhead Tale | [
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6,991 | 0 | When a stranger in a sky blue robe appears in the 14th century Malian village of Kaba Kangaba, young Kankan Musa is spellbound. He joins the other villagers in an evening of stories and celebration... only to have the spell broken by the arrival of slave raiders who seize Kankan and carry him off to the desert. Here begins our hero's story: is he destined to be a slave for life? Or will this be the launch of a journey to self-discovery and maturity?Khephra Burns's exquisitely told account of one of the greatest kings of Mali is based solidly in fact, although the details of his boyhood are imagined. Partnered with the rich, breathtaking illustrations by two-time Caldecott Medalists, Leo and Diane Dillon (Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears and Ashanti to Zulu), this beautifully formatted picture book will capture the imagination and fascination of children everywhere. (Ages 8 and older) --Emilie CoulterEvocative, finely wrought gouache paintings by the Dillons (Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears) provide excellent accompaniment to this colorful introduction to the history of Mali. Burns (Black Stars in Orbit: NASA's African American Astronauts) embarks in 14th-century West Africa, creating a slightly embellished (as per an author's note) account of the mystery and greatness of the Mali kingdom. Employing a combination of mythical elements and historical fact, the author sets in motion a chain of events during which 14-year-old Kankan is kidnapped by slave traders, wanders the desert for six years with a captor/mentor and, after an important revelation, eventually returns to his Mali homeland. Kankan has discovered that he is a descendent of the legendary king Sundiata and is destined to rule his people as Mansa Musa. Though it contains several fascinating episodes, the very lengthy, highly detailed text may be off-putting for the usual picture book audience. In addition, the plot slows and drifts off course as Kankan wanders the desert, and younger readers may have difficulty keeping the names of people and places straight. As a highlight, the illustrations bring alive historic Africa and its people, dressed in elegant, flowing garments, bright gold jewelry and carefully draped turbans. Flashes of purple, yellow, white and turquoise sparkle against a desert background. The book may also be useful as a first introduction to the Muslim faith. All ages.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Mansa Musa: The Lion of Mali | [
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6,992 | 0 | Erik Campbell lives in Papua, Indonesia, working as a technical writer for an American mining company. His poems and essays have appeared in numerous prestigious literary magazines, including The Iowa Review, Tin House, The Massachusetts Review, The Virginia Quarterly Review, Nimrod, New Delta Review, and Rattle. He has been nominated for a 2005 Pushcart Prize in poetry.; Title: The Place of Lions | [
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6,993 | 5 | Grade 3-8?Eight-year-old Merlin lives alone in a medieval forest. Surviving on plants and fish and sleeping in trees to avoid wild dogs, he gradually forgets the habits and language of those who abandoned him. One day a man comes to the forest with a hunting hawk, and the fascinated boy follows him out of the woods to the first bed, bath, and bread he has seen in a year. Struggling against captivity at first, he is gradually won over by kindness. In a final electric moment, the man introduces him to his falcons, and readers share the youngster's shock of recognition when he is "...given back his own true name." There is no magic or fantasy in Yolen's stark, poignant, and absorbing tale. Readers feel the sun, rain, hunger, and fear as the child does, along with the intense curiosity and longing that lead him back to civilization. This "skinny" book will entice reluctant readers, but its rich language and poetic phrasing make it compelling and challenging. Some readers may not catch the similarities between the boy and the passager, but all will anxiously await the next volume in what promises to be an outstanding trilogy.?Susan L. Rogers, Chestnut Hill Academy, PACopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 4^-7. Yolen's latest tells of an eight-year-old boy abandoned in the woods of medieval England. He is "captured" by the kindly master Robin who sets out to tame him, and the installment ends as the boy remembers that his name, like that of a small falcon, is Merlin. Although experienced hand Yolen knows how to structure and spin a good yarn, one can't help wonder why such a brief story is published separately as part of a series. The full-color dust jacket artwork, seen in an advance black-and-white copy, is compelling and will draw readers. Julie Corsaro; Title: Passager: The Young Merlin Trilogy, Book One | [
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6,994 | 1 | "Considered one of the most popular contemporary authors for readers in elementary school, (Dav Pilkey) is also regarded as a talented artist and inventive humorist as well as a subtle moralist. ...He underscores his works--even at their most outrageous--with a philosophy that emphasizes friendship, tolerance, and generosity and celebrates the triumph of the good-hearted." -The Educational Book & Media AssociationDav Pilkey is the Caldecott Honor Award-winning creator of more than 40 books for children.; Title: Big Dog and Little Dog Wearing Sweaters: Big Dog and Little Dog Board Books | [
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6,995 | 0 | Cynthia Rylant is a Newbery medalist and the author of many acclaimed books for young people. She's well known for her popular characters for early readers, including Mr. Putter & Tabby and Henry & Mudge. She lives in the Pacific Northwest. www.cynthiarylant.com.    ; Title: Mr. Putter & Tabby Bake the Cake | [
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6,996 | 5 | As all the birds agree at the end of this pretty bilingual picture book, "You can't tell much about a bird by looking at its feathers." ("No se puede juzgar a un pjaro por su plumaje.")The bird in question is a cuckoo bird with a golden voice. She may start out behaving pretty badly, leaving others to do her share of the work, but she sure pulls through in a pinch. After all, what's a full-throated bird to do when the fields are burning? Rescue the seeds, of course, so there will be food next year. Though the other birds assume she's far too frivolous to be any use, that's just what Cuckoo does.In this bilingual retelling of an old Mexican tale, Cuckoo [Cucu] not only saves the seeds, but also loses her voice in all the smoke and soot. When it finally returns, her lovely singing voice has become a raspy bark, able only to "cuckoo," not to sing.Beautifully illustrated with bright backgrounds and contrasting cutouts and collages, the book tells its story in both English and Spanish on each page. No doubt we'll be seeing more of such volumes in the future, as publishers work to meet the demand for Spanish-language works. This particular story is a great introduction to the mysteries of multiple languages; the colorful energy of the book's art should keep kids wandering through its pages for a good long time.[Recommended for kids 3-8; might be good first-year Spanish practice for older kids.]PreSchool-Grade 4. Cuckoo is beautiful?and lazy. She also sings compulsively, irritating the other birds who want to sleep before beginning the arduous task of gathering seeds. They are so exhausted from the continual singing, in fact, that when a fire threatens the seed crop, they all sleep on. The only one awake is Cuckoo, who flies back and forth until all the seeds are safe. In the process, her rainbow plumage is scorched and her beautiful voice turns hoarse?but she earns the undying gratitude of the other birds. This tale, charmingly told in both English and Spanish, is boldly illustrated with large, brightly colored, cut-paper pictures. Inspired by folk art and crafts, the images evoke the tin work and cutout fiesta banners of Mexico. Apparently secured by paper fasteners, Cuckoo and some of the other birds look like jointed toys. A perfect companion to Ehlert's Moon Rope (Harcourt, 1992), this book provides a fine introduction to the pourquoi story form and to literature in Spanish. Given the amount of dialogue in the narrative, the story would adapt easily to readers' theater; as well, it is perfectly suited for use in ESL programs. Another sure winner from Ehlert.?Ann Welton, Terminal Park Elementary School, Auburn, WACopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Cuckoo/Cuc: A Mexican Folktale/Un cuento folklrico mexicano | [
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6,997 | 16 | ELLEN STOLL WALSH is the author-illustrator of many popular books for children, including the successful Mouse Paint and Mouse Count books. She lives in upstate New York.; Title: Mouse Count | [
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6,998 | 5 | Kindergarten-Grade 3. A well-told Chinese folktale, first published in 1979 (Crowell), has been reissued with a handsome new jacket and a few changes in the text. The moon goddess, White Wave, appears in the form of a moon snail to keep house for a poor farmer. When he discovers her in human form, she ascends to heaven in awesome glory, but promises to return in his hour of need. Wolkstein has added an author's note to this version, made some editorial changes, and given the farmer a name. Young's black-and-white pencil drawings, repeating the spiraling moon snail motif while poignantly evoking the farmer's loss and White Wave's majesty, come to the new edition unchanged. They are now printed on matte paper with red borders and subtle illuminations of silver and look slightly more dramatic than they did in the earlier edition. Libraries with a clean copy of the older version may not need this new one. Those with a demand for authentic Chinese stories to read aloud will value a second chance to purchase this title.?Margaret A. Chang, North Adams State College, MACopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.Wolkstein (Esther's Story, 1996, etc.) revisits an exquisite Chinese folktale she first published in 1979. The poor, solitary farmer of the original tale now has a name: Kuo Ming. He finds an opalescent shell and takes it home. The next evening, his dinner is waiting for him when he returns from the fields. He wonders how this happens, and, by spying, he discovers a woman of light, the moon goddess, who lives in the shell; he knows he must not touch her. In the way of such things, he cannot resist doing so, and thus loses her, but she leaves him her name, White Wave, and a promise that she keeps. He builds a shrine to her and tells his children the tale. When he dies, the shell is lost; the shrine, in time, disappears. ``All that remained was the story.'' The changes in the text may be too subtle to justify purchasing this newly designed edition where the old one is still available; Young's spare black-and-white pencil illustrations, with their gorgeous use of negative space, are unchanged. Still, where copies are tattered, or for those who missed it the first time around, this is a beautiful volume. (Picture book/folklore. 3-7) -- Copyright 1996, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.; Title: White Wave: A Chinese Tale | [
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6,999 | 14 | JOAN WALSH ANGLUND’s books have been beloved by readers of all ages for more than forty years. Her classics include A Friend Is Someone Who Likes You, which was a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year. She lives in rural New England.; Title: Christmas Is Love | [
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