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7,300 | 13 | Kindergarten-Grade 2–George's 32 brief poems focus on a boy as he folds a series of origami animals and imagines their thoughts and possible activities. Some of the selections exhibit a creative spark, while others tend to take their meaning from the illustrations, which are the real strength of the presentation. The vividly colored acrylics depict the boy actively engaged in play with his creations, and the details that Stringer provides infuse the verses with both energy and humor. Her illustrator's note offers insight into her own efforts to master the art of origami. No patterns or instructions are included, although a useful bibliography is appended to guide those wishing to learn the craft themselves.–Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJGr. 1-3. From morning until night, a boy spends his day folding squares of colored paper into animals. The opening poem, "Origami," follows the five-seven-five-syllable haiku form while defining the magic of the paper-folding art: "Square sheet of paper-- / folded, suddenly wakes up. / Good morning, Rooster." While many of the other poems have the terseness of haiku, they follow their own syllabic patterns. Each appears on a single page or a double-page spread along with a large-scale painting of the boy making his animals, playing with them, observing them, or, in one case, repairing them after a cat attack. In "Hungry" he comes to a realization: "All afternoon / the paper cows / have been eyeing / the green paper. Oh. / Grass!" Warm in colors and often large in scale, Stringer's acrylic paintings capture the world of the boy's imaginative play as well as the intricately folded paper figures that inspire and inhabit it. Unusual, handsome, and good for reading aloud. Carolyn PhelanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Fold Me a Poem | [
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7,301 | 2 | MICK INKPEN's books starring Kipper have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into more than twenty languages. His more recent titles include Kipper's A to Z, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year and an ABA's Pick of the Lists, and Kipper and Roly. Mr. Inkpen lives in Suffolk, England.; Title: Kipper | [
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7,302 | 11 | According to PW, "Newbery Medalist Rylant lyrically imagines the scarecrow as a grateful `witness to life,' while the acrylic paintings evoke a warm, even nostalgic sense of plenty." Ages 6-9.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Scarecrow | [
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7,303 | 2 | Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 2–In the 14th adventure in the series, the bumbling yet endearing Mr. Putter wants to celebrate his birthday even though he thinks he's too old for such things. He calls to invite his good friend and neighbor Mrs. Teaberry to tea, and she keeps him waiting in order to surprise him with an enormous cake with dozens of candles, balloons, and a model-airplane kit. Mr. Putter enjoys the surprise and proclaims it was worth the wait. Howard's pencil, watercolor, and gouache illustrations continue to capture the feelings and emotions of the characters, especially as Mr. Putter impatiently waits for his guest to arrive. The humor in the illustrations as well as in the text will keep readers glued to the pages. The story is great for reluctant readers since the chapter-book format, short sentences, and mix of illustrations and text per page are perfectly balanced.–Sandra Welzenbach, Villarreal Elementary School, San Antonio, TX Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.CYNTHIA RYLANT has written nearly one hundred books for young people, and her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Portland, Oregon.ARTHUR HOWARD is the illustrator of the popular Mr. Putter & Tabby series. He has also written and illustrated five picture books of his own, including, The Hubbub Above. He lives in New York City.; Title: Mr. Putter & Tabby Make a Wish | [
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7,304 | 1 | Raves for the Tattered Casebook of Chet Gecko The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse "Mystery fans will get a kick out of this new series, which features a clever, wisecracking fourth-grade . . . lizard."--Family Life The Mystery of Mr. Nice "Hold on to your fedoras: this gecko's going places."--Kirkus Reviews Farewell, My Lunchbag "A Raymond Chandler/Woody Allen literary blend in a fourth-grader/gecko guise. . . . Fodder for budding criminologists and stand-up comedians."--School Library Journal BRUCE HALE is the author of five picture books as well as the Chet Gecko mysteries. A popular speaker, teacher, and storyteller for children and adults, he lives in Santa Barbara, California.; Title: The Big Nap: A Chet Gecko Mystery | [
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7,305 | 2 | "A lyrical celebration of the cycle of the seasons." -School Library JournalMARY LYN RAY lives in South Danbury, New Hampshire. LAUREN STRINGER lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. ; Title: Mud | [
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7,306 | 0 | In Jane Yolen's The Bagpiper's Ghost, book three in the Tartan Magic series, a trip to a Scottish cemetery entangles American twins Jennifer and Peter in the afterlife feud of former lovers. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Grades 4-7--This story, set soon after the events of The Pictish Child (Harcourt, 1999), finds Peter and Jennifer embroiled in another magical mess on their Scottish vacation. When the twins visit a graveyard hoping to see the ghost of Mary MacFadden, Peter is possessed by the unhappy spirit of her twin brother, Andrew. Jennifer and her Gran, a white witch, know that they have only one day to get the spirit to leave Peter's body or it will take him over forever. In life, Andrew plotted to keep Mary from marrying Ewan McGregor, and Mary pined away to her grave. The theme of Andrew's ghost needing forgiveness is echoed in the relationship between Peter and Jennifer, who have had a fractious relationship since they turned 13. The three ghosts; Peter, Jennifer, and Gran; and a magical horse and dog have a showdown in the graveyard, where of course everything is put right and the spirits of Ewan and Mary are together at last. The story is slight and the characters are two-dimensional. Granted, the action takes place within about 24 hours, but that leaves little time for the author to develop characters and setting. The Scottish dialect is wonderfully authentic, but could be difficult for most children. The glossary is helpful, but it doesn't include a phonetic pronunciation guide. Fans of this type of story will probably enjoy Mollie Hunter's novels or Susan Cooper's The Boggart (McElderry, 1993) more.Cheri Estes, Detroit Country Day Middle School, Beverly Hills, MICopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Bagpiper's Ghost: Tartan Magic, Book Three | [
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7,307 | 7 | Highly imaginative, amusing and thought-provoking. -- The New York Times Book ReviewWhen Carol Kendall was twenty-nine, she published her first book. She has since written more than a half dozen much-loved books for young readers.; Title: The Gammage Cup | [
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7,308 | 13 | Kindergarten-Grade 2–No one is more adept at avoiding bedtime than Cutie LaRue. After being driven to distraction, the child's exasperated parents find a magical remedy for those sleepless nights. They order a talking Night Owl doll from the Trusty Trinket toy catalog. After Mom and Dad leave the bedroom, Night Owl comes to life and takes Cutie to the Dreamland Nightclub, where the party never stops. It's a rollicking good time finding out whether or not Cutie's shenanigans with the Slumber Brothers, Satin Doll, and Sandman will ever tucker her out. Bright watercolor spreads are a perfect canvas for Brian Pinkney's playful trademark pen-and-ink illustrations. A satisfying read-aloud for little insomniacs.–Ajoke' T. I. Kokodoko, Oakland Public Library, CA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-Gr. 2. Despite the title, this is not a revised edition of Sleeping Beauty, but a picture book featuring a preschooler named Cutie. Thoroughly agreeable all day, the child is not sleepy at bedtime. Though her exhausted parents try warm milk, bubble baths, and foot rubs to make her drowsy, Cutie simply becomes more headstrong and determined each night until she receives a new toy owl. Night Owl takes Cutie on a surprise trip to a nightclub called Dreamland, where Satin Doll plays piano, Sandman is on drums, and the Slumber Brothers dance a little soft-shoe. Cutie joins in the dancing until, exhausted, she falls asleep. Terms like "cut the rug to ribbons" or "sipped a nightcap" (double-chocolate cocoa) winks more at adults, but children get an imaginative night on the town. With washes bright enough to waken any sleepyhead, the ink drawings bustle with movement and with rhythmically repeated lines that create their own visual music within the pictures. A fanciful romp for the "I can't sleep" set. Carolyn PhelanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Sleeping Cutie | [
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7,309 | 2 | Employing the same tenderness and fanciful sense of wonder that characterized her Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm and Raising Dragons, Nolen delivers another picture book with a far-out premise and plenty of heart. A series of letters and postcards tells the tale. Third-grader Mortimer Henryson has successfully petitioned his parents and his science teacher, Mr. Lester, to allow him to bring the class plant, Plantcilia (nicknamed "Plantzilla" by the students), home over summer vacation. But Mortimer's parents worry when Plantzilla starts developing an appetite for meat, growing wildly and moving on its own and just what has become of Mrs. Henryson's prize-winning Chihuahua? It seems the more care and attention that Mortimer pays his favorite bit of flora, the more human-like Plantzilla becomes. As the transformation continues, the sprawling, blooming plant becomes literally part of the family. The book's distinctive design allows each character his or her (or its) own hand-lettered or typewritten form of expression, a playful touch (although newly independent readers may have trouble with Mrs. Henryson's cursive). Catrow's (Cinderella Skeleton) exuberant vine of a plant part Venus's-flytrap, part aloe vera and part whimsy creeps and curls from spread to spread, like an exotic jungle creature, and all of the humans look eccentric, too. His renderings of Plantzilla's high jinks, such as forming a two-man hockey team to play against Mortimer, compound the nutty fun. Ages 5-8.Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Kindergarten-Grade 3-At the end of the school year, Mortimer takes a plant home from his third-grade classroom. Throughout the summer, Plantzilla continues to grow and Mortimer continues to love and nurture it. Strange things ensue. His quiet, boring, well-ordered household, complete with well-mannered cat and prize-winning Chihuahua, is totally disrupted: the plant starts to grow tentacles and to eat meat (the dog disappears) and perform all sorts of amazing feats. The boy's parents begin to worry, but the protagonist is delighted with his clever plant. The text is all in the form of letters-from Mortimer to his teacher describing the progress of his plant, from Mortimer's mother to Mr. Lester complaining about it, and from Mr. Lester to each of them. Catrow's watercolor-and-pencil illustrations spill across the pages, creating a marvelous sort of ubiquitous vine with tendrils curling all around, each one doing something different. The dog, cat, and several squirrels romp in its branches, and Mortimer dances and plays with his friend, who eventually becomes almost human and very benevolent. This humorous story may be shared with a group but will be best savored by individual readers who will have fun absorbing the wildly imaginative illustrations close up.Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LACopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Plantzilla | [
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7,310 | 0 | "Richly and reasonably imaginative and full of a shivery sense of eerie menace."--Book Week"A . . . delicious sense of friendship as well as the suspense of a well-knit plot characterize this story."--School Library Journal LUCY MARIA BOSTON (1892-1990) purchased a ramshackle manor house near Cambridge, England, in 1935, which over a period of two years she lovingly restored. It is this house that inspired her, at the age of sixty-two, to take pen in hand and create the beloved Green Knowe series. ; Title: An Enemy at Green Knowe | [
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7,311 | 2 | Ten days before kindergarten starts, a dark-haired girl wakes up in a panic. "I've heard from a first grader that they have a lot of rules there," she confides, locking eyes with the audience. "You have to know how to tie your shoes. By yourself." Days nine, eight, seven and so on bring various shoelace disasters. The girl tangles the laces around her cat by accident; she drenches them with syrup on purpose. At dinner, her father jokes, "How's your bowl of shoelaces I mean spaghetti?" If all the girl's fears are for naught, at least they provide her with a conversation opener: at kindergarten, she commiserates with one, then two, then three new friends who can't tie their shoes either. In this witty children's debut, novelist McGhee (Rainlight) combines a puckishly structured counting book like Peggy Rathmann's Ten Minutes Till Bedtime with an amiable exploration of new-school anxiety. Bliss (Which Would You Rather Be?) makes skillful use of voice bubbles and cartoon gestures, surrounding the narrator with a teddy bear, a rag doll and a sympathetic, precocious tabby that recalls the bookish dog he created for A Fine, Fine School. Subtle details surface with every rereading. Ages 3-7.Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.reSchool-K-Through the grapevine, an about-to-be kindergartner learns that there are lots of rules at school. Rules #3 and #2 prevent students from bringing stuffed animals or their cats to class. Rule #1 is a bit more serious. "You have to know how to tie your shoes. By yourself. You're not allowed to ask for help. Ever." Even a child who can count backward from 10 or feed her cat by herself can feel inadequate. As the 10 days before school wind down, she worries that she will be labeled "Velcro Girl" and finds endless ways to cover the gap in her skills through the destruction of her shoes and/or laces. Bliss presents the heroine with large-eyed innocence and humorous details. The pace varies nicely with changes in font size, full- and partial-page illustrations, speech balloons, and a daily countdown toward the big day. A strong dose of adult patience and a bit of peer support round out this youngster's first educational challenge.Mary Elam, Forman Elementary School, Plano, TXCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Countdown to Kindergarten | [
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7,312 | 11 | Tony Johnston lives in Southern California.Jeanette Winter lives in south Texas and New York City. ; Title: Day of the Dead | [
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7,313 | 0 | Grade 6-10-This time-travel, historical mystery begins as 14-year-old Allison Blair is struck by a car and almost killed. While she is grasping onto life in a coma, she is whisked away in time by Becky, who has come to 1996 from 1906 to gain Allison's help. The book flashes back and forth between the hospital, with Becky in Allison's body and about to undergo brain surgery, and 1906 on a California estate owned by a wealthy Spanish family. There, Allison meets Joshua, who was Becky Thompson's boyfriend before her untimely death. Once she convinces him of her situation, he becomes her ally and helps her change history. The focus shifts to Sadie Thompson and Don Carlos, the estate owner, and the mystery of what happened to his daughter's baby years earlier. While Allison's lessons to Joshua about feminist history detract a bit from the sense of urgency, this is still an enjoyable, compelling read. Much like Caroline B. Cooney's Both Sides of Time (Laurel-Leaf, 1997), it takes on a romantic spin, along with the old Wizard of Oz theme of Allison's just wanting to click her heels three times and be back in the comfort zone of home.Nicole M. Marcuccilli, Glenview Public Library, ILCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Gr. 6-8. When Allison is seriously injured in an accident on a deserted California road, the ghost of Becky, a girl who lived nearly a century earlier, comes to her aid. Becky's spirit sustains Allison through a coma--but at a price. In return for her life, Allison must travel back in time to 1906 to save Becky and her beau, Joshua, from their deaths during the San Francisco earthquake. In classic gothic fashion, Allison uncovers a skeleton in the closet of the powerful Cardona Pomales family that holds the key to the tragic deaths. Readers may question how readily the Victorian-era characters accept modern Allison's time traveling (Peni R. Griffin's Switching Well [1993] is more convincing in that regard). Yet fans of both mysteries and time-slip stories will like the novel, which is liberally spiced with romance and melodrama, and clarifies a bit of intriguing and tragic California history. Catherine AndronikCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: A Circle of Time | [
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7,314 | 5 | Lots of people know the nursery rhyme, "Hey Diddle Diddle," but has anyone ever thought about what happens each night after it's read? The dish runs away with the spoon, and, presumably, they come back later, otherwise the rhyme couldn't go on without them. But one night, when the dish and spoon take off, they simply don't return! The fiddle-playing cat, laughing dog (who turns out to be quite a grump when he's not playing his part), and the sleepy, moon-hopping cow set out to search for their missing friends. Along the way they encounter Little Boy Blue, the spider from "Little Miss Muffet," Humpty Dumpty's repairman, and a big bad wolf. But will they catch up with the dish and the spoon before the next reading? And can all of them dodge the dangers of an after-hours, fairy-tale world?Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel pick up where the nursery rhyme leaves off in this witty, entertaining romp. Young readers will "laugh to see such sport," as characters from fairy tales and Mother Goose mingle, make puns, and occasionally join forces to find the wandering tableware. The hilarious facial expressions and lively scenes by Janet Stevens invite readers to stay a while on each page. Stevens is the author and illustrator of the Caldecott Honor Book Tops and Bottoms. She and her sister-collaborator have previously teamed up on Cook-a-Doodle-Doo!, Shoe Town, and Tumbleweed Stew. (Ages 5 to 8) --Emilie CoulterThe creators of Cook-a-Doodle-Doo! here serve up a concoction of visual treats and broad jokes as Cow, Cat and Dog search for their missing colleagues, Dish and Spoon. After previewing a page with the famous rhyme from Mother Goose, the authors showcase an alarmed feline rousing a reluctant Dog and Cow: "EVERYBODY UP! They didn't come back!" The cow, exhausted from his jumping, suggests that they simply eliminate the lost duo from the rhyme altogether: "We could end it, `and the cow took a nap until noon.' " Puns fly freely as the trio begin their search and come to a Hawaiian shirt-sporting fork (in the road), who says that he had spotted the missing characters; the utensil offers to "take a stab at" drawing them a map to aid the quest. Map in hand, the friends encounter an array of nursery-rhyme characters, including Spider, who regrets having frightened away Little Miss Muffet; and Wolf, dressed in a festive apron and bunny slippers, who attempts to lure Dog into a vat of boiling water. Additional stanzas to the original rhyme, which run along the sides of white-framed vignettes, help chronicle the ultimately successful hunt. Droll flourishes fill this Caldecott Honor artist's animated watercolor and colored-pencil pictures, enhanced by photographic and digital elements. Kids will gobble this up. Ages 5-8. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon | [
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7,315 | 1 | Eleanor Estes (1906- 1988) launched her writing career with the publication of The Moffats in 1941. She was awarded the Newbery Medal for Ginger Pye.Arthur Howard is the illustrator of Cynthia Rylant's Mr. Putter and Tabby series, as well as two books he has both written and illustrated ; Title: Ginger Pye (Young Classic) | [
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7,316 | 18 | The creators of True Heart once again laud a historical heroine with gentle restraint. Here they give pilot Harriet Quimby just the right note of quiet confidence: "I hadn't grown up wishing to be a pilot, because there were no planes when I was a girl, but once I saw one, I knew where I belonged there, at the controls, with blue sky all around me." Harriet wins her license from a skeptical board ("No woman has ever received a license to fly," a licensing official says), works as a barnstormer, then conceives the idea of crossing the English Channel. Her pilot friend Gustav Hamel tries to dissuade her, offering to fly for her in disguise; Harriet refuses. She completes her mission, but the sinking of the Titanic on the same day overshadows news of her success. "But it didn't matter, because I knew I had done it," she says. Payne's spreads resemble period photographs stop-action shots of wood-framed airplanes taken from striking angles, a newsboy reading the headlines about the Titanic and Harriet looking wistfully across the Channel, her skirt billowing in the wind. Pair this with Julie Cummins's Tomboy of the Air (Children's Forecasts, July 2) for a complete picture of the first women pilots. Ages 6-9. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.K-Gr 3-American Harriet Quimby was the first woman to pilot a plane over the English Channel. Unfortunately, this potential headliner was pushed into obscurity by a bigger event that took place at the same time-the sinking of the Titanic. Moss tells the aviator's story using a fictionalized, first-person narrative. The mixed-media depictions are large and inviting and fit in well with the setting and feel of the story. The cover shot shows Quimby competently piloting her plane. Her contemplation of the glory that might have been, if not for the tragedy of the Titanic, is sensitively portrayed on the last page where she is shown looking off into the horizon. An appended author's note hints at her death in a tragic air mishap. However, the focus here is on her adventuresome spirit. While not an essential purchase, this exciting story will find an audience especially among youngsters who enjoyed David A. Adler's A Picture Book of Amelia Earhart (Holiday, 1998).Anne Chapman Callaghan, Racine Public Library, WICopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Brave Harriet: The First Woman to Fly the English Channel | [
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7,317 | 2 | PW called this picture-book biography of the man who played 2,130 consecutive games for the New York Yankees "a gracious tribute to a stalwart, modest and tirelessly optimistic man. Widener's stylized acrylics vividly re-create the look and feel of major league baseball in the '20s and '30s." Ages 6-9.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man | [
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7,318 | 0 | THOMAS LOCKER has written and illustrated many award-winning books for children, including the companion titles Water Dance and Mountain Dance. He lives in Stuyvesant, New York.; Title: Home: A Journey through America | [
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7,319 | 1 | MICK INKPEN's books starring Kipper have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into more than twenty languages. His more recent titles include Kipper's A to Z, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year and an ABA's Pick of the Lists, and Kipper and Roly. Mr. Inkpen lives in Suffolk, England.; Title: Meow!: Little Kippers | [
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7,320 | 11 | The author and artist teamed for Buzz return for this carefully honed story about a girl's experience as a first-generation Chinese-American. Readers first encounter the unnamed narrator as she looks unhappily out the glass door of her parents' market, open for business even on the Fourth of July. Hearing the "boom, boom, boom" of the approaching parade, sniffing the apple pie baking in a neighbor's oven, she is distracted by the cooking smells from the store's kitchen, where her parents are preparing chow mein and sweet-and-sour pork. "No one wants Chinese food on the Fourth of July," she tries to explain, and her prediction seems right as the afternoon lengthily unfolds with almost no customers. "My parents do not understand all American things," she reminds herself, "They were not born here." But the evening brings a steady stream of patrons, and the holiday concludes with the family watching fireworks (invented by the Chinese) and eating what else? apple pie. The well-paced text heavily freighted at the beginning and swift by the end reflects the girl's changing emotions and moods. The art resembles cut-paper collage. Chodos-Irvine deploys sharply defined objects in a range of colors and patterns to construct harmonious, forthright compositions that will likely prove inviting to readers of many backgrounds. Ages 3-7. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Kindergarten-Grade 2-This simply told story explores a child's fears about cultural differences and fitting in with understanding and affection. A Chinese-American girl helps her parents open their small neighborhood grocery store every day of the year. However, today is the Fourth of July and her parents just don't understand that customers won't be ordering chow mein and sweet-and-sour pork on this very American holiday. As she spends the day working in the store and watching the local parade, she can't shake her anxiety about her parents' navet. When evening arrives along with hungry customers looking "for some Chinese food to go," she is surprised but obviously proud that her parents were right after all: Americans do eat Chinese food on the Fourth of July. Nighttime finds the family atop their roof enjoying fireworks and sharing a neighbor's apple pie. Done in a "variety of printmaking techniques," Chodos-Irvine's illustrations are cheerfully bright and crisp, capturing the spirit of the day as well as the changing emotions of the main character. This second successful collaboration by the creators of Buzz (Harcourt, 2000) is one you won't want to miss.Alicia Eames, New York City Public SchoolsCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Apple Pie Fourth of July (Avenues) | [
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7,321 | 0 | "Sheer, unforced playfulness . . . This [book], like the rainbow trout on the penultimate page, is definitely 'Divine!/Delish!'" -School Library Journal "Witty."-Parenting Magazine "Inventive poems."-The Bulletin DOUGLAS FLORIAN paints and writes poetry in New York City, where he lives with his family. His most recent collection, mammalabilia, was named a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year. ; Title: in the swim | [
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7,322 | 7 | Magic abounds in Edward Eager's world. Whether his young heroes and heroines are awash in a lake full of magic, making double wishes on a half-magic coin, cavorting with Robin Hood and Ivanhoe, or "thyme" traveling, the adventures simply never stop. Eager's ability to mingle reality with fantasy, his delectable wordplay, and light, witty touch make all four of these adventures pure delight. With perfect new cover art by Quentin Blake, as well as the original interior drawings by N.M. Bodecker, this collection of paperbacks--including Half Magic, Knight's Castle, Magic by the Lake, and The Time Garden--deserves an exalted place on every bookshelf of classics. (Ages 8 to 12) --Emilie CoulterEdward Eager (1911-1964) worked primarily as a playwright and lyricist. It wasn't until 1951, while searching for books to read to his young son, that he began writing children's stories.Quentin Blake is the internationally acclaimed illustrator of more than two hundred award-winning books, including several classics by Roald Dahl. He lives in London. ; Title: Tales of Magic Boxed Set | [
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7,323 | 2 | A number of familiar characters return in beginning reader sequels. In Mr. Putter and Tabby Catch the Cold by Cynthia Rylant, illus. by Arthur Howard, Mr. Putter is miserable: "Colds aren't so much fun when you're old." Luckily, Mrs. Teaberry makes it better with chicken soup, tea with honey and a little help from her bulldog, Zeke. Ages 6-9.Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.Kindergarten-Grade 3-Another sweet story about Mr. Putter and his cat. In this title, he goes outside into the snow without his hat and pays the price. He laments that it's no fun getting a cold now that he's an old man. As a boy, he almost enjoyed it because his mother would ply him with hot soup, mint tea, and adventure books. When his neighbor finds out he's sick, she sends her dog, Zeke, over, first with soup, then with mint tea. Finally, she sends him over with his favorite book, an adventure story about a brave dog. Mr. Putter, Tabby, and Zeke huddle in bed and read together. When the book is finished, Mr. P. declares that this is the best cold he's ever had. Howard's watercolor-and-pencil illustrations match the story perfectly and extend the humor in the gentle, easy-to-read narrative.Lynda S. Poling, Long Beach Public Library, CACopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Mr. Putter & Tabby Catch the Cold | [
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7,324 | 0 | ANN RINALDI is an award-winning author best known for bringing history vividly to life. She lives in central New Jersey.Chapter One I try not to think of that morning in May of this year of 1851. It is muddled in my brain anyway, maybe because I choose to leave it muddled. I did not see it all, I tell myself. I was upstairs in my room in our rambling white farmhouse, sent upstairs by Papa because I sassed Aunt Susan Elizabeth. She was Papa’s aunt, getting on in years and in grouchiness. She drove me to distraction and I would have given anything to be away from her, from that house, yes, even from Papa, who had few words of cheerfulness for me since the day I was born and fewer yet since he’d become involved with his abolitionist doings, which seemed like forever now. He went about those doings with an obsession. There was always a quilt on the front wooden fence to show we were a safe house for runaways. I know because I put them there for Aunt Susan Elizabeth. We had five of those quilts, and the ones on the fence were constantly changed. The quilts said things. Each one had a different message. What, I don’t know because I could never quite learn the differences. It had to do with the square knots left visible on the front, which Aunt Susan Elizabeth said was usually the sign of shoddy workmanship. But not with these quilts. These square knots were left on the front on purpose. The quilts each had a set number of square knots. She must have explained to me a dozen times the many things those knots meant. But I never got it. Which made her call me “dense.” I hated those quilts because I was always having to work on one. That morning I was working on a wagon wheel pattern, which Aunt Susan Elizabeth said signaled the slaves to pack everything that would go into a wagon or that could be used in transit. “Why can’t they just be told?” I asked her. It wasn’t so much the words I said as how I said them. That’s when Papa sent me to my room. “No soul,” he said to me, “you’ve got no soul. For this your mother gave her life when you were born. No soul.” He’d been saying a lot of things like that to me lately, because I refused to get involved with his abolitionist doings. I couldn’t understand him risking his life for all those negroes who came to our door in the middle of the night looking like something the cat dragged in. Two nights before he’d taken in two runaways from the Harris plantation in Buckstown, Maryland, a state part slave and part free. They’d had enough of old Mr. Josiah Harris’s cruelty. We live in the small town of Christiana, Pennsylvania, on the Maryland border. My name is Cecelia McGill. Papa’s name is John. Runaway negroes know we’re a station on the Underground Railroad. It was a bright morning, about ten o’clock. I was sitting on my bed, wondering how long I’d have to stay there, when I heard horses ride up. I went to look out the window. It was Mr. Harris and he had his two mangy sons with him. I pushed the window open so I could hear. Harris was waving around a paper, which apparently was some kind of a writ. “Signed under the new Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, McGill,” I heard him yell. “Gives me the right to cross over into another state and pursue and take back the runaways.” My father said something; I didn’t hear what. The Harrises got off their horses and headed for the house. I heard my father tell them to wait outside, then he must have come in and gone to the secret hiding place under the parlor and brought the slaves up, because he’s nothing if not a law-abiding man, my father. He brought them outside. Then more men rode up. I recognized the Wallers, Quakers from the area. More trouble. I don’t know why people have to force their beliefs on everybody else, why they just can’t practice them and leave others alone. Right off the Quakers started with the thees and thous, challenging the legality of the whole thing. An argument started. It got loud. Soon there was pushing and shoving. One of the Harrises ?red his gun in the air. The horses jumped and got antsy. Then more guns went off. It all happened very fast. And of a sudden I saw my papa fall on the ground and the Harrises mount their horses and gallop away and the Quakers mount their horses, and for all their thees and thous pay no attention to my father but take the slaves on the horses behind them and whisk them off. Likely in the direction of the next safe house and on to Canada. And I, who have no soul, went downstairs to see if my father was alive or dead. Copyright © 2007 by Ann Rinaldi All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Requests for permission to make copies of any part of the work should be submitted online at www.harcourt.com/contact or mailed to the following address: Permissions Department, Harcourt, Inc., 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, Florida 32887-6777.; Title: The Ever-After Bird (Great Episodes) | [
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7,325 | 2 | When Willa the rabbit wakes up early one morning, she pulls on her jumpsuit ("this way... and that way... until it was right.") and chicken slippers, and heads downstairs for breakfast. Unfortunately, she can't reach. Big brother Willoughby to the rescue! After waking her brother, Willa plies him with questions about getting big. Willoughby replies with exactly the kind of answers a toddler needs: "You'll be able to brush your own teeth without any help... And when you're really big, nearly as big as I'll be, you might be able to reach the moon in a rocket!" It's only when Willoughby informs his little sister that she'll be too big for toys that the pleasant future-fantasizing screeches to a halt. "I don't ever want to be big," Willa says. Fortunately, Willoughby is thoughtful enough to know when to turn the reins over to someone older, wiser, and infinitely comforting: Mom.In this sequel to the endearing Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep Joyce Dunbar and Debi Gliori bring back this cuddly pair of siblings for another reassuring tale about childhood worries. Gliori's colorful illustrations are a veritable patchwork quilt of patterns and cozy objects. (Ages 3 to 7) --Emilie CoulterWilla and Willoughby, the sweet floppy-eared rabbit siblings from Tell Me Something Before I Go to Sleep, here explore the advantages and disadvantages of growing up. Very early one morning, Willa rouses her brother to make her breakfast, because "I can't reach." At Willa's urging, Willoughby shows her all the things he can do around their cheery, vibrantly colored home because he's big: from washing the carrot-motif dishes to taking a shower solo. It all sounds very promising to Willa, until she asks, "Will I have to tidy my own toys?" and Willoughby responds with authentic older-brother bluntness, "You'll be too big for toys." Gliori depicts Willa's dawning understanding with a painting of her staring out the window into a monochromatic landscape as she contemplates being "in the world all by myself." Fortunately, Willoughby quickly devises a cure: the final scene, literally from a bird's-eye view, shows brother and sister secure in their mother's embrace under an expansive patchwork quilt. A moving tribute to the sibling ties that bind. Ages 3-7. (Sept.) Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Tell Me What It's Like to Be Big | [
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7,326 | 1 | "'Always chicken feed! Day after day--year after year--I'm sick of it!' squawked Big Brown Rooster."In this deliciously imaginative book by sisters Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel, a hungry and fed-up rooster suddenly recalls his famous Great-Granny, a fabulous chef who penned a book of recipes for future generations. He hunts down her cookbook--The Joy of Cooking Alone by L.R. Hen.Rooster carefully turned the pages. "So many recipes--and I thought she just baked bread! Look at the strawberry shortcake!... Yes sirree--just like Great-Granny, I'll be a cook! COOK-A-DOODLE-DO-O-O!"Upon settling down with this remarkable tale, every child's natural curiosity for cooking will likewise come bursting forth. There is a great basic story here, with plenty of creative spins on The Little Red Hen. In this version, Rooster--rebuffed by Dog, Cat, and Goose just like his Granny was--finds companionship in the kitchen with Turtle, Iguana, and Potbellied Pig. As Turtle reads the recipe aloud, Iguana continuously confuses the instructions to great comedic effect, Amelia Bedelia-style. (He tries to cut butter with scissors and beat an egg with a baseball bat.) Pig, on the other hoof, asks over and over for a chance to taste the batter. ("Looks mighty dry in there," said Pig. "Perhaps I should taste it.") Stevens's sure, friendly illustrations evoke a tremendous amount of character and activity in lightning-fast time. Take, for example, the cooking hats all the creatures don when they get to the kitchen: Turtle sports a copper-bottomed soup pot on his head, Iguana wields a candy-striped oven mitt, and Pig is wearing a kitchen towel, tied kerchief-style. They're ready!Scattered through the story are sidebars with cooking tips that offer information on the ingredients, measurements, and techniques mentioned in the text. (Even if kids don't want to read them, they're quite handy for adults answering questions while reading.) Kids will love this lively, slapstick story of teamwork in action, and no doubt will want to try making strawberry shortcake! Fortunately, the recipe for "Great-Granny's Magnificent Strawberry Shortcake" is in the back. (Ages 4 and older) --Jean LenihanStevens (Tops and Bottoms) and her sister cook up a boisterous romp as four animal friends set out to bake a strawberry shortcake. Rooster, tired of pecking for chicken feed, remembers that his famous great-grandmother (the Little Red Hen) wrote a cookbook, and in it he finds the recipe. Turtle, Iguana and Pig volunteer to help. If left solely to the text, the rest of the comedy-cum-cookery lesson would be fairly predictable: Turtle, reading the recipe, announces they need flour and Iguana rushes outside to pick a petunia; asked to beat an egg, Iguana hoists a baseball bat. (Handsomely illustrated sidebars explain most of the directions in depth.) Rooster sets Iguana straight while Pig keeps wanting to taste everything in sight. The illustrations, however, are startling in their pop-off-the-page dimensionality. In her characteristic style, Stevens mixes media, seamlessly combining paints, photos and computer art to witty effect; readers will want to look very closely to determine what's from real life and what's from a palette. Wearing their silly chef's hats (an inverted saucepan, an oven mitt, a kitchen towel and an apron), the four animals create a whirlwind of activity on every spread. Presiding adults should note that the strawberry shortcake recipe at the end is not as foolproof as the story would imply, even with the information in the sidebars; kids, enthused by the kitchen frolics depicted here, will surely want to attempt it. Ages 4-8. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Cook-a-Doodle-Doo | [
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7,327 | 10 | Eleanor Estes (1906-1988) grew up in West Haven, Connecticut, which she renamed Cranbury for her classic stories about the Moffat and Pye families. A children’s librarian for many years, she launched her writing career with the publication of The Moffats in 1941. Two of her outstanding books about the Moffats—Rufus M. and The Middle Moffat—were awarded Newbery Honors, as was her short novel The Hundred Dresses. She won the Newbery Medal for Ginger Pye.  ; Title: The Middle Moffat | [
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7,328 | 2 | Raves for the Tattered Casebook of Chet Gecko The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse "Mystery fans will get a kick out of this new series, which features a clever, wisecracking fourth-grade . . . lizard."--Family Life The Mystery of Mr. Nice "Hold on to your fedoras: this gecko's going places."--Kirkus Reviews Farewell, My Lunchbag "A Raymond Chandler/Woody Allen literary blend in a fourth-grader/gecko guise. . . . Fodder for budding criminologists and stand-up comedians."--School Library JournalBRUCE HALE is the author of five picture books as well as the Chet Gecko mysteries. A popular speaker, teacher, and storyteller for children and adults, he lives in Santa Barbara, California.; Title: Farewell, My Lunchbag: A Chet Gecko Mystery | [
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7,329 | 16 | What would it feel like to kiss a fuzzy panda cub? Curious toddlers can find out in Barney Saltzberg's Baby Animal Kisses. Each brightly and simply illustrated page presents a baby animal, including a silky seal pup, a hairy gorilla infant and a wrinkly elephant calf, each with a textured spot for toddlers to feel and, most likely, kiss. ( Mar.) Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Baby Animal Kisses (Touch and Feel Books (Red Wagon)) | [
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7,330 | 0 | "Superb and thrilling."--New York Herald Tribune Book Review LUCY MARIA BOSTON (1892-1990) purchased a ramshackle manor house near Cambridge, England, in 1935, which over a period of two years she lovingly restored. It is this house that inspired her, at the age of sixty-two, to take pen in hand and create the beloved Green Knowe series. ; Title: A Stranger at Green Knowe | [
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7,331 | 1 | Kipper can't decide which he likes better, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. But on Christmas Eve, too excited to decide, he just whoops and charges into the woods to find a Christmas tree. After much effort, he pulls his chosen tree out of the ground and begins to drag it home, meeting his friend Pig and Pig's little cousin, Arnold, along the way. Kipper and Pig are too wrapped up in their discussion of what they want for Christmas to notice the little something extra Kipper is bringing home with his tree! But Arnold sees, and spends the rest of the day trying to point it out to an oblivious Kipper.Mick Inkpen's Kipper, star of the Nick Jr. TV show and many Kipper books (Kipper's Bathtime, (Kipper's Snowy Day, and lots more), is as cute and lovable as ever in this Christmas book. Young readers will identify with his excitement as he decorates his tree, exchanges presents, and dreams about Santa Claus. And they'll chuckle with delight as they watch the mousy little guest Kipper brings home nibbling on Santa's cookies. A reindeer hat with a glowing red nose, Kipper's gift to Arnold, makes a fun surprise appearance in the inside back cover, as Arnold peers out his window with a real red light flashing on his head. (Ages 3 to 6) --Emilie CoulterAges 3-7. The latest in a long line of popular books about Kipper the puppy includes an electronic gimmick at the end. While looking for a Christmas tree, Kipper ponders which is better, Christmas or Christmas Eve. Giving presents or receiving presents? Back at the house, Kipper gives Arnold the piglet a battery-operated reindeer hat (with a flashing nose). Even though Kipper forgot the batteries, Arnold loves it. When Pig gives an imperfectly wrapped present to Kipper, Kipper reassures him the present is fine: "I like lumpy presents. It makes you wonder what's inside." After spending the day decorating the tree, exchanging gifts, and wishing Merry Christmas to his friends, Kipper decides that Christmas Eve is best. The final spread shows Arnold at his bedroom window wearing his reindeer hat--which actually flashes until the book is closed. Stephanie ZvirinCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Kipper's Christmas Eve | [
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7,332 | 2 | PreS-Gr. 2. Shortly before Christmas, a crow flies about the city, finds odd little bits of trash and treasure, and carries them away for some mysterious purpose. As the bird makes one trip after another, viewers see different children and adults going about their business: entering shops, strolling through the zoo, watching a parade, walking to church, listening to carolers, and sometimes looking at the crow. Observant children will recognize some of the people when they reappear in the background of the final double-page spread featuring the town tree. Focusing on the crow and its finds, Appelt's rhyming text provides the strong, spare framework of this satisfying picture book while leaving plenty of space for the illustrator to create the setting and the mood. Goodell takes full advantage of the opportunity, using oil and acrylic to paint a series of beautiful scenes showing many facets of a town in full pre-Christmas bustle. Studded with intriguing details, these narrative pictures lead up to a quiet yet satisfying climax. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Merry Christmas, Merry Crow | [
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7,333 | 2 | One of the most engaging pooches to hit picture books since Alexandra Day's Carl, the mastiff Truman is one big bundle of affection and drool. The compelling cover (an irresistibly expressive head shot) makes it clear that Truman is no ordinary pup, while the opening scene confirms it: "Truman, sit!" accompanies an illustration of the humongous pooch attempting to shake paws instead. The trio that engineered Telling Time with Big Mama Cat quickly sets the stage for entertainment with such props as a "Super Slobber" water bowl and drool rags. Whether poking his head into the mailbox ("Sorry, Truman, nothing for you") or standing guiltily next to a toilet ("Truman, that is not your water bowl"), it's abundantly evident that Truman is a handful. Equally fetching is Truman's tiny companion pup, Oscar, who adds comic relief in the form of contrast (such as the giant hero's bemused attempt to fit into Oscar's bed). Harper's wry, minimal text plays straight man to the father-daughter Moser team's illustrations, a series of exquisitely pellucid watercolors that wring every ounce of humor (and moisture) from Truman and his exploits. This winning tale should enthrall a wide range of ages, from (human) lap-sitters to canine-crazy adults. Ages 3-7. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.reS-Gr 2-Harper's minimal text and the Mosers' watercolor paintings are perfectly paired. Slobbery canine Truman is both exasperating and lovable. A number of exclamations and commands are aimed at this very large and rambunctious pet. The line, "Truman, that is not your water bowl" is illustrated by a picture of the dog drooling over the toilet, and will have young children laughing or cringing. "Oscar is not a toy" accompanies an illustration of the huge creature clutching his tiny canine companion in his paws. On another page, a young girl desperately holds her ice-cream cone above her head as the dog's master exhorts, "No snacks today, Truman." The ubiquitous drool rags and Truman's overwhelming frame emphasize the demands and joys of owning a large dog. The absence of the owner's shoulders and face from the paintings and the neutral background colors in the full-page artwork suggest that those who do own such a pet should be prepared to have their houses, and perhaps even their lives, taken over. Readers who enjoy Alexandra Day's "Carl" books (Farrar) will be pleased to find another irresistible canine in the same class. A delight to share with children.Alison Kastner, Multnomah County Library, Portland, ORCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Sit, Truman! | [
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7,334 | 7 | One of those rare and wonderful books to be read and enjoyed and savored.—Chicago Tribune "Few writers can equal, and none surpass, Elizabeth Enright in absorbing narrative and sensitive characterization." —Cleveland Press Elizabeth Enright (1909-1968) grew up in New York in a family of artists. She spent her childhood drawing pictures and created both art and story for her first book, Kintu: A Congo Adventure, published in 1935. She later decided that she preferred writing to illustrating and went on to write many enduringly popular books, including a series about the Melendy family in The Saturdays, three other novels, and two long fairy tales, Tatsinda and Zeee. She won numerous awards, including the Newbery Medal for Thimble Summer (1938) and a Newbery Honor for Gone-Away Lake (1957).  ; Title: Return to Gone-Away | [
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7,336 | 2 | Beverly Billingsly is terrified. She can't eat--not even chocolate cake. She can't sleep. What could be so horrific for the youngster? Her library book Dinosaurs of the Cretaceous Period--checked out using her very-first-ever library card--is overdue! Her friends aren't much help: Sheila tells Beverly she will probably owe about a thousand dollars in fines, and Carlton proclaims, "My mother's friend's cousin's brother was late with a library book, and he went to jail." Even in her dreams, a green triceratops warns, "Return me, Beverleeeeeee!" Needless to say, Beverly is quite relieved when the hip new librarian Mrs. Del Rubio dismisses her two-day-late book with a smile and gentle note of caution.William Steig (Sylvester and the Magic Pebble) meets Lucy Cousins (of Maisy fame) in Alexander Stadler's completely charming picture-book tribute to libraries and the joy of reading. Early readers will relate to Beverly's voracious enjoyment of her chosen book as well as her overblown, stomach ache-inducing fears about the consequences of it being overdue. (Her gushed confession to her concerned mother goes as follows: "I have to return the book, and the dinosaur is mad at me, and Mrs. Del Rubio is going to take all my money, and I don't want to go to jail!")The simple illustrations are expressive and winning--with fabulous characterizations of the not-so-helpful Carlton, hilarious depictions of imagined jail scenarios, and small-but-wonderful details like the book's due date, April 7, printed in red all over Beverly's pajamas during the "nightmare sequence." A fine addition to any young booklover's shelf. (Ages 3 to 7) --Karin SnelsonIn this sympathetic tale of a budding bibliophile, a light-gray animal with bearish ears and a tentative manner receives her first library card and uses it to borrow a volume on dinosaurs. She smiles politely as the green, birdlike librarian tells her the due date. "On Wednesday, after school, she studied the iguanodon. On Thursday and Friday, she read about the ankylosaurus. She spent several days building a prehistoric jungle habitat," then realizes the book is overdue. Fearful of a fine (or jail, according to a coyote-like schoolmate), she avoids the library until her mother discovers the problem and helps her return the overdue book. The beaky librarian lets it slide. In his picture-book debut, Stadler shows that a minor issue can loom large for a child (the heroine, sporting pajamas with the due date stamped all over them, has a nightmare starring a green triceratops with a hairdo much like the librarian's demanding the book). His quavery ink line drawings and filmy gouache palette suggest the work of William Steig, while his nave images of anthropomorphic creatures call to mind Lauren Child's illustrations. A reassuring tale for those experiencing their first bittersweet taste of independence. Ages 3-7. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Beverly Billingsly Borrows a Book | [
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7,337 | 2 | PreSchool-K–In this fun and lively presentation, a youngster sets up his toy vehicles and action figures to show busy traffic patterns, a train crossing, tolls, a fire engine responding to a call, and road-condition reports from the helicopter overhead. The flowing text rhymes and has a good pace and rhythm, which makes it an ideal read-aloud for transportation fans. The illustrations are bright and full of detail. Children will have plenty to peruse and will go back again and again to catch everything they missed. The story will definitely spark their imaginations and can also be used to encourage creative play.–Lisa S. Schindler, Bethpage Public Library, NY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS. "Red light, stop. Green light, go. Cars and trucks drive to and fro." Once again, Suen offers a winning picture book that uses minimal, rhyming language to convey the rhythms of speed and motion. Wilson-Max adds a story in his bold, jellybean-colored acrylic paintings that show a boy playing with an elaborate model highway system, the tracks propped on books, the lanes demarcated with pencils, helicopters and vehicles moving through town. In a few scenes, shown right at street level, it's easy to forget that the lines of urban traffic are only make-believe. As in Peter Sis'Fire Truck (1998) and Dinosaur (2000), this bright, action-filled book beautifully captures the fluid borders between the real and imagined in children's play. Gillian EngbergCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Red Light, Green Light | [
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7,338 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2A little lamb's birthday dawns sunflower bright, with a special gift, a kiss, and a request from his loving parent: "Won't you be my kissaroo?" Colorfully clad animal friends are just as lucky, receiving special kisses ("A morning kiss... full of sun.... A breakfast kiss... nice and sweet.... A hello kiss... soft as rain...") from their own caring grown-ups. Sweet's large, charmingly simple watercolor, pencil, and collage pictures have an appealing primary-grade sensibility and are awash with a golden-sunlight glow and a sort of innocent awe. They combine beautifully with Ryder's easy rhyming text to invite readers to join the bear, bunny, butterfly, puppy, kitten, and funny frog in red boots who gather to surprise their woolly friend to celebrate his happy day. Finally, the sleepy-eyed young sheep is tucked into bed, and, while fireflies punctuate the night-blue sky outside his window, he receives a cozy kiss and a reprise of the question of the day: "So... Won't you be my kissaroo?/And every day, the whole day through,/we'll share new kisses.../me and you!" A feel-good choice for sharing one-on-one or with a group, and a high-quality addition to the kisses-and-hugs collection.Kathy Krasniewicz, Perrot Library, Old Greenwich, CT Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS. On her birthday, a young sheep wakes to a present and lots of kisses from Mom. As she strolls through the neighborhood, she sees other animal parents and their offspring sharing kisses and cuddles, too. A gentle, rhyming text describes the different types of kisses she observes, from the sticky kiss mama and baby bear share after a sweet honey breakfast to the silly, wet kisses Puppy gives his parent. There's also a sense of the natural progression of a day, from sunrise ("A morning kiss is full of sun / and wishes for the day to come") to sundown ("A bedtime kiss will tuck you tight / and keep you cozy through the night"). In addition to supporting the concepts described in the text, Sweet's cheerful watercolor-and-collage illustrations depict a simple story line in which the young sheep is treated to a surprise birthday party thrown by her animal friends. Pair this with Time for Bed (1993), Mem Fox's lovely animal tale of parent-and-baby bedtime snuggling. Lauren PetersonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Won't You Be My Kissaroo? | [
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7,339 | 2 | Despite the theme of witches and creepy critters, this is a very uncreepy, sweet, and unthreatening picture book suitable for children just getting into things spooky. Mitzi is a right little witch. She lives in a sort of permanent Halloween, surrounded by cobwebs and dubious-looking aunts in pointy hats. She wants a pet--a really, really creepy pet, please--but, despite repeated broomstick-flights to Cackle & Co. pet store, she just can't get one that satisfies. Finally a kitten named Hoodwink shows up at the door, is almost turned away on account of being horribly cuddly and nice... and turns out to be just perfect. Arthur Howard has won awards for his previous books Cosmo Zooms and When I Was Five; it's easy to see why. (Ages 3 to 7) --Richard FarrDespite her dainty button nose and freckles, Mitzi wears a purple witch's gown and eats skull-shaped Rice Creepies cereal. She needs a frightful pet to match her gothic style. When a fuzzy marmalade kitten appears, Mitzi sighs, "You're simply not creepy enough." But she changes her mind after an evening of prowling, and names her sidekick "Hoodwink." Howard (Cosmo Zooms) uses cute-fierce characters and cobwebby settings in this comical rejection of sugar and spice. Ages 3-7. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Hoodwinked | [
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7,340 | 0 | Grade 3-5–Quick quips, wordplay, and poetic license mark Florian's continuing scheme of paying homage to animals in short verse and imaginative paintings. Though readers may expect to meet zoo animals this time around, they will encounter quite an eclectic assortment of creatures as the term "zoo" is apparently intended in a wider sense. "Slugs are ugly./Slugs are lowly./Slugs climb mountains/Very slowly." If the verses seem rather slow, too, they're mostly quite short and some will evoke a chuckle. The mixed-media art facing each of the 21 entries is intriguing. Florian's small endnote on the art materials acknowledges many tools and "much collage on primed brown paper bags." Saw-toothed edges appear at the top or bottom of some of the framed, full-page views, and muted color tones broadly painted sketch each creature and fill in the background. Most scenes are abstract or surreal with a wide array of small images imposed on the featured animal or scattered about. They always include stamped letters variously placed to spell the animal's name. The overall effect is quick and primitive, sometimes puzzling. While not the strongest work in this series, both the verse and the art might find diverse use by imaginative classroom teachers.–Margaret Bush, Simmons College, Boston Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.K-Gr. 3. Florian continues his series of books that deal with animal life in all its permutations. These short poems often make their points in clever ways: "Lizards laze / And lizards bask. / What's their favorite food? / Don't ask!" Or "I'm not a seagull. / I'm royal. / I'm regal. / All birds are not / Created eagle." Not all the poems are so pithy, but there's plenty of humor throughout to keep kids going. However, children will need a certain sensibility to understand the wordplay. The artwork, which is simple enough for them to enjoy, always has unexpected bits. For instance, a painting of a shark--mouth open, teeth bared----is highlighted by a collage of what's inside his mouth: a tiny fan, a small pliers, and other miniature objects. A more sophisticated painting features a rhino--a swath of mauve filling up the frame, the animal's eyes and mouth barely distiguishable, a slash of white indicating its horn. The more astute the reader, the better the time he or she will have with this. But there are joys here for those who take the poems and pictures on face value as well. Ilene CooperCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: zoo's who | [
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7,341 | 1 | PreSchool-Grade 1-While Mrs. McGee and her toddler are out walking, they come across a beautiful garden and the woman wonders aloud, "How splendid! How pleasant! How simply exquisite!/This garden is perfect-/But whose garden is it?" There are many answers. A rabbit, a woodchuck, birds, worms, bugs, and a mole all claim it as theirs. Even the rain and the earth call the garden their own. A honeybee states, "I pollinate flowers. It's easy to see/This garden would not even be without me!" After the woman and her child listen to the numerous rhyming declarations, they leave, still wondering about the answer. The large watercolor illustrations are perfect for preschool groups. The evocative pictures complement the excellent text, which leads children to look more closely at nature. Combine this book with Hiawyn Oram's Princess Chamomile's Garden (Dutton, 2000; o.p.) and David L. Harrison's Farmer's Garden (Boyds Mills, 2001) for a summer storytime.Janet M. Bair, Trumbull Library, CTCopyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-Gr. 1. Out for a stroll with a young child, silver-haired Mrs. McGee sees a glorious profusion of vegetables and flowers. Her question, "Whose garden is it?" launches this rhyming romp, which touches on the intricate relationships between animals and plants, sun, soil, and water. After a gardener proudly claims his plot, a rabbit steps forward, followed by other creatures that each claim garden ownership in a territorial battle that doesn't end with the animals: "I blossom in season / If this is a garden, then I am the reason," says a plant. Even the rain and the sun state their importance. Each speaker is so convincing that in the end, Mrs. McGee repeats her initial question, confused as ever. Although the singsong bounciness of the rhymed couplets and a few images of overdressed animals may strike some as cloying, Hoberman's creative words and upbeat rhythms cheerfully introduce some basic players in the garden web of life, and Dyer's sunny watercolors of a magnificent garden are radiant and inviting. Gillian EngbergCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Whose Garden Is It? | [
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7,342 | 10 | Eleanor Estes (1906-1988) grew up in West Haven, Connecticut, which she renamed Cranbury for her classic stories about the Moffat and Pye families. A childrens librarian for many years, she launched her writing career with the publication of The Moffats in 1941. Two of her outstanding books about the MoffatsRufus M. and The Middle Moffatwere awarded Newbery Honors, as was her short novel The Hundred Dresses. She won the Newbery Medal for Ginger Pye.; Title: The Moffats | [
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7,343 | 2 | Kipper wants to choose a pet for Pig's birthday present. The rabbit is too sleepy, the guinea pigs are too timid, the mouse is too shy, and the stick insect is boring. But the hamster? The hamster is perfect. He can even do roly-polies! But will Kipper actually be able to give Roly away?; Title: Kipper and Roly | [
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7,344 | 5 | Grade 1-3?A runaway slave, a ferocious lion, the barbarous entertainments of ancient Rome, and a random act of kindness combine in a fable that is as relevant today as it was 1950 years ago. This retelling of Androcles's flight from a cruel master into the Egyptian desert, his ministering to a wounded lion, and their resultant friendship derives its power from its succinct language and compelling illustrations. After Androcles is recaptured by Roman soldiers, the descriptions of the debauched emperor and the terror of Androcles as he awaits his horrible fate have an immediacy that makes this old story new again. His joy and relief when he is recognized in the arena by his old friend is palpable, especially as it follows a terrifying close-up of the lion in full roar. This version derives its veracity from its depiction of Androcles as a mature man, unlike Tom Paxton's Androcles and the Lion (Morrow, 1991) and Janet Stevens's Androcles and the Lion (Holiday, 1989), which feature younger, more exuberant protagonists. The cream-colored paper and golden-hued sketches with irregular borders resemble antique parchment. Nolan is equally adept at capturing the personalities of men and animals in his portraits. An appended author's note provides historical background and cites the source for this retelling. A solid addition to collections in need of a version more appealing to older readers.?Carol Ann Wilson, Westfield Memorial Library, NJCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.No Bio; Title: Androcles And The Lion | [] | Validation |
7,345 | 2 | David A. Adler is the author of more than a hundred and fifty books for young people. He lives on Long Island, New York.Will Hillenbrand has illustrated numerous popular picture books. He lives in Terrace Park, Ohio. ; Title: School Trouble for Andy Russell | [
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7,346 | 12 | Grade 3 Up-In this personal journal, George describes the building of an Anna's hummingbird's nest in a potted ficus tree on her patio and chronicles the hatching and rearing of the baby birds during a two-month period. Her poems include observations written from the points of view of her daughter and those of the family dog and cat. An author's note that provides commentary on the journal and two pages of detailed hummingbird facts are appended. The book itself is a handsome, finely crafted piece-a combination of creamy pages, clearly printed text, and perfectly placed illustrations. Moser's transparent watercolor paintings, which range in size from small vignettes to full-page illustrations, show mama hummingbird, nest, tree, hatchlings, and fledgling birds from a variety of perspectives. Although there is no shortage of informative books on hummingbirds, this lovely title provides a vicarious experience along with the facts.-Susan Scheps, Shaker Heights Public Library, OH Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* K-Gr. 4. Hummingbirds are the smallest birds in the world, and their fragility and astonishing strength are the drama in these small, connected poems and beautiful watercolor pictures. After a hummingbird builds her nest in a tree on the patio of George's California home, the poet keeps a journal as she and her family watch the tough, chirping mother build a house of "webs and grass" and lay two tiny eggs. They see the hatchlings emerge from the cracked shells ("each new / breath a shudder"). There's the wonder of their first flight, and then they are gone. Opposite each poem, Moser's quiet, exquisitely detailed pictures show the people watching and the small, delicate creatures. The tiny Vs of the birds' open mouths are echoed in the shapes of the pointed leaves and the spread of the tree branches. The words are fearful when the nest has emptied ("the dark seems filled with cold and cat and owl"), but the picture shows the protective moon looking down over the tree in the yard. The long, beautifully written notes with astonishing facts about hummingbirds make this a fine choice for both language arts and science classes. As in the best nature writing, the excitement here is in the particulars that bring readers close up to a universe. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Hummingbird Nest: A Journal of Poems | [
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7,347 | 15 | Thomas Locker's Mountain Dance tells the story behind one of Earth's most majestic creations in this companion to Water Dance. Lush landscapes and brief lyrical text describe "fault-block," "shy dome" and "folded" mountains. Back matter provides more details about volcanoes, erosion and mountain ranges. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.K-Gr 4-Locker combines near-perfect oil paintings with small bits of thoughtful poetry to create a book that readers will return to for many different reasons. He tells the story of geologic evolution throughout eternity in a majestic, awe-inspiring manner. His verse describes the various types of mountains; how they were created by wind, fire, and water; and how these mountains "dance" throughout time. The verses and paintings complement each other perfectly-the description Locker creates for each type of mountain is centered on the page directly across from its painting. Readers can feel the heat from volcanoes and watch ice from glaciers melt and cascade down sloping hills. The book ends with thumbnail sketches of the mountains and additional text for those who would like to know more. The vast array of information contained in a simple format with paintings that are true to life make this a monumental book that will be used equally successfully in a storytime or in a unit on geology.Susan Marie Pitard, formerly at Weezie Library for Children, Nantucket Atheneum, MACopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Mountain Dance | [
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7,348 | 2 | "Unerring authenticity. . . . [The book] is spot on."--Chicago Tribune"Gripping."--VOYA"A compelling story suffused with raw and honest emotion."--Kirkus ReviewsJULIUS LESTER is the author of more than twenty books for young readers. He writes and teaches in western Massachusetts.; Title: When Dad Killed Mom | [
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7,349 | 2 | "The author's keen understanding . . . produces a story that is both touching and enlightening."--Publishers WeeklyGary Soto's first book for young readers, Baseball in April and Other Stories, won the California Library Association's Beatty Award and was named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. He has since published many novels, short stories, plays, and poetry collections for adults and young people. He lives in Berkeley, California. Visit his website at www.garysoto.com.; Title: Pacific Crossing | [
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7,350 | 15 | Lois Ehlert, beloved illustrator of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and many other bold, beautiful picture books has outdone herself with this gorgeous (seriously breathtaking) celebration of butterfly metamorphosis. "Out in the fields, eggs are hidden from view, / clinging to leaves with butterfly glue. / Soon caterpillars hatch. They creep and chew. / Each one knows what it must do." As the gentle rhyme unfolds, we turn the small, partial pages that form the larger spread of fabulous foliage in this lush, oversized book. Before our eyes, the eggs turn to caterpillars, the caterpillars to cases, the cases to lovely butterflies. "They pump their wings, get ready to fly, then hungry butterflies head for the sky." The colors become increasingly dazzling, each butterfly springing to life with Ehlert's color-soaked cut-paper magic. Several pages of background material conclude the book, labeling different kinds of butterflies at different stages of development, from the buckeye butterfly to the painted lady to the monarch. A "Butterfly Information" page clearly labels butterfly anatomy and answers basic question about these fascinating fluttery insects, a "Flower Identification" page showcases butterfly-attracting flowers such as the purple coneflower (echinacea), phlox, and lantana, and the last page offers a few pointers on growing a butterfly garden. (Ages 3 to 6) --Karin SnelsonEhlert (Hands; Market Day) again spreads her creative wings to deliver this inventively designed picture book about caterpillars' metamorphosis into butterflies. Nestled against a verdant spring-garden backdrop formed by the front end paper and opening page, readers will find a small book within the book. On each of the smaller pages, which are artistic extensions of the main background spread, Ehlert unfolds a rhyming text explaining how caterpillars lay eggs and form "a case in which to grow" before "wings unfold; new butterflies are born!" A series of half and full pages show the brilliant butterflies taking wing, flitting among bold cut-paper-collage flowers in vibrant pinks, purples, yellows, reds and oranges. The brief and cheery tone serves as an inviting introduction into a fascinating life cycle. Several closing pages contain detailed information on butterflies, a visual glossary for butterfly and flower identification (including ways of recognizing butterflies by their caterpillar and chrysalis markings) and suggestions for growing a butterfly garden. On the whole, Ehlert soars with a masterful blend of art and natural science. A must for budding lepidopterists. Ages 3-7.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Waiting for Wings (Rise and Shine) | [
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7,351 | 1 | Walsh's (Mouse Paint; Mouse Count) mice characters here deliver a somewhat disjointed nature lesson. Spying a young oak tree, "detectives" Dot and Jabber set out to find the larger oak that produced the acorn that sprouted into the smaller tree. After a mole points them in the right direction, the duo wonders how the acorn traveled from the bigger tree to the location of the newer tree. ("Do you think it walked?" asks Jabber). Reaching the large oak, they discover their unexpected answer (they observe a squirrel making off with a newly fallen acorn and burying it in the ground). A concluding note explains alternative ways in which acorns travel from place to place (moved by water, birds or people). More distinctive than the narrative, Walsh's spare, cut-paper collage art has a three-dimensional look and gives these inquisitive mice an appealing, comical quality. Ages 3-7.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.reS-Gr 1-Dot and Jabber, two mouse detectives, "need a mystery to solve," so they try to figure out how an acorn arrived at the spot where a little oak tree is growing as there are no other oak trees in sight. They approach their investigation with the calm intensity only older readers will connect with Dragnet. As they pursue the facts, they observe that oak trees grow from acorns, acorns from oak trees, there is a large oak across the meadow, and squirrels transport and bury acorns. While the evidence is circumstantial, it is good enough for the furry twosome. They snack on extra acorns and look forward to the next mystery. The variety and texture of the materials used in the earth-tone illustrations are superb. The eight-inch square size is large enough to share with a tidy group while quite manageable for small hands. Walsh has some sturdy laurels to rest on after Mouse Paint (1989), Mouse Count (1991), and Mouse Magic (2000, all Harcourt), but these mouse detectives can stand on their own. Scientific tidbits are included on the last page to enlighten the curious. Gentle enough for pre-nap or bedtime but engaging enough for any time, this well-written, visually pleasing picture book is a good choice for all collections.Jody McCoy, The Bush School, Seattle, WACopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Dot & Jabber and the Great Acorn Mystery | [
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7,352 | 1 | Grade 2–4—With tongue firmly in cheek, the dynamic Stevens sisters have crafted a multilayered story that looks at various situations in the life of an average dog. Through a series of letters to Mr. Mutt, a doggie version of Dear Abby, the text invites readers to learn about the tribulations of "Underplayed in Utah" or "Famished in Florida" and the encouragement they garner from their correspondences. Each letter has its own distinctive style depending on the complaint and the writer's personality but all end with a postscript that refers to the treatment or behavior of cats in the household. Mr. Mutt ends each reply with his own postscript that refers to the cat that shares his home. Here, the book rises to another level of humor with the inclusion of additional commentary from "The Queen," the supremely superior feline who keeps Mr. Mutt in his place. The tension between them builds throughout the letters until a physical confrontation occurs near the end of the story. Mr. Mutt's replies to the dogs in distress include many sketches of "illustrated tips" as well as a variety of graphs to substantiate the advice. While the story will find fans in the primary grades, its most appreciative audience will be among more sophisticated readers who will recognize the amount of effort that went into this creative venture. It's a great read just for fun, and teachers will find a wealth of ways to incorporate it into lessons on letter writing, newspapers, and presenting information through graphs.—Maura Bresnahan, High Plain Elementary School, Andover, MA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Every dog has its rough day now and then, which in this high-energy picture book calls for a letter to Mr. Mutt, Canine Counselor. Whether addressing a dog put on a diet by his people, or a pooch who's scolded for barking too much, Mr. Mutt offers a written note of nuts-and-bolts advice (to the hungry dog, he recommends searching the trash, etc.) and anti-cat commentary. His snooty, tiara-wearing cat companion, The Queen, takes issue with his "catty remarks," writing rebuttals on pink stationery. Similar to Mark Teague's Dear Mrs. LaRue: Letters from Obedience Schoolin both theme and epistolary format, this sister act's (The Great Fuzz Frenzy) effort lacks LaRue's narrative flow and clever situational humor. Stevens's mixed-media scenes of the pets' ultimate altercation contain the most fun: The Queen demonstrates her prowess with a digitally manipulated ball of yarn as she, taking umbrage at a feline insult, keeps her canine cohort too "tied up" to help his correspondents out (Publishers Weekly ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.; Title: Help Me, Mr. Mutt!: Expert Answers for Dogs with People Problems | [
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7,353 | 1 | PreSchool-Grade 2-A half dozen dinosaurs head out to sea with humorous (and gross) results. Rhyming text tells the story with a fairly strong rhythm and a usually even flow. Verses are peppered with sometimes clever "dinowords": "Dinosailors need a break./They shiver, ache, and dinoshake./Though winds die down to just a breeze,/They still have wobbly dinoknees." Though overdone on occasion (e.g., "dinosault" for somersault), this device adds to the playful tone of the narrative. Fine's gouache-and-watercolor illustrations add a great deal of humor and appeal. Facial expressions convey the sailors' delight or dismay without detracting from their dinosaur essence. The pictures have plenty of amusing touches, such as the bandanna-wearing, eye-patched stegosaurus and the brachiosaurus with a life jacket and neck ring. After rough waters and too much food, the dinosaurs head for the rails, and a wordless spread depicts six blasts of vomit against a glittering sunset. This image will either repulse or tickle readers, and may render the book a little less comfortable as a storytime choice for some. After giving up on sailing, the "dinobunch" comes up with a new plan, taking over a train on the final page. Nancy Shaw's Sheep on a Ship (Houghton, 1989) is a more subtle example of the animals-at-sea premise, but the attractive illustrations and subject matter should make Dinosailors a hit.Steven Engelfried, Beaverton City Library, ORCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. K-2. At first glance this looks very like Jane Yolen and Mark Teague's How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight (2000) and its sequel-- from its size and colors to the expressions on the characters' faces. But on closer inspection, it's very different. Fine's art is looser, more thickly brushed, and less patterned and precise than Teague's; as for the text, there's a real story, rather than a collection of scenarios keyed to a common theme. Lund tells a happy-go-lucky tale about a motley crew of dinosaurs who set sail for a watery adventure, relaying it in a zesty rhyme that makes the most of the prefix dino ("dinosailors choose a course / Raise anchor using dinoforce"). All goes well until winds blow strong, and "dino tummies slosh and churn." Although the critters finally lose their lunch (spewing green spray from afar in one spread), they keep their spirit of adventure, which they sensibly reroute to solid ground: "Dinotrainers, all aboard." The rhythm and word play are the fun here. Stephanie ZvirinCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Dinosailors | [
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7,354 | 7 | Grade 4-7-Juliet Dove is a painfully shy middle school student who is inadvertently lured into a mysterious shop, where she is given an amulet. Once on, it cannot be removed and Juliet realizes she has gotten herself trapped in a story that must be finished before she can be free. With the help of two talking rats who are friends of the elusive shop owner, she learns that the necklace was given to her by Eris, the goddess of discord. It is the same amulet worn by Helen of Troy and was the true cause of the Trojan War because it makes its wearer irresistible to the opposite sex. Embarrassed by the increasingly large group of boys following her wherever she goes, Juliet nonetheless manages to unfold the mystery of why she was meant to wear the necklace. Ultimately, she is instrumental in reuniting the tragically parted mythological lovers Cupid and Psyche. Although humorous, the story has surprising depth, with musings on honor, power, strength, courage, and, above all, love. Juliet's journey through the tale in which she finds herself helps her to achieve a greater appreciation for herself, her family, and friends. "Every love story needs an ending" and this tale has an optimistic and open one, with possible future adventures indicated. Coville capably interweaves mythological characters with realistic modern ones, keeping readers truly absorbed.B. Allison Gray, John Jermain Library, Sag Harbor, NYCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 4-8. What could be worse for a shy middle-school girl than to be under a love spell? When Juliet runs off after hurling vicious insults at a girl who's teasing her, she finds herself in Mr. Elives' mysterious magic shop, where a strange woman presses her to take an amulet to wear around her neck. Over the next few days, Juliet starts attracting boys by the dozens. By the time she realizes the amulet is somehow responsible, she can't take it off. Two talking rats appear to help her out of her jam, and as the impossibilities pile up, she discovers that she's caught up in a story-- not just any story, but the Greek myth of Cupid and Psyche. The love god himself is trapped in the amulet, and Juliet needs to find the way to release him before the chaos gets out of hand. Coville's easy style works well in a tale that has it's share of both humor and heartache. Fans of the Magic Shop series will enjoy this latest installment. Louise BrueggemanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Juliet Dove, Queen of Love: A Magic Shop Book | [
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7,355 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1-An entertaining tale in which a girl's vivid imagination whisks her away to Africa. The text begins, "Racing in my sturdy jeep-on safari! Beep! Beep! Beep!" Zebras, giraffe, water buffalo, and a crocodile are some of the beasts she encounters. The large, double-spread acrylic illustrations humorously depict her adventures with the creatures, some friendly and some not so. The child is quite capable of fending for herself until, "Uh-oh. Footsteps. Greater danger! It's the Big Safari Ranger." While Dad is tucking her in again, the collection of toy animals scattered over the bedclothes reveals where all those fancies originated. Bold words such as "SCREEEEEECH!" "YIKES!" "CRASH!" and "ROAR!!!" are clear indicators that a reading just before bedtime may wake a child up rather than lull one to sleep. The richly colored pictures and constant action make this a good choice for storytime. Ashman's Sailing off to Sleep (S & S, 2001) has a similar, though quieter, ending while this title is a rip-roaring, exciting excursion.-Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-K. Racing through the jungle in her sturdy jeep, the unnamed narrator encounters threatening wildebeests, a^B giraffe, an angry rhino, an ostrich, "a roadblock buffalo," and more. When a lion pounces on her tent, she scares it off by roaring back. And then there are all those noises in the night: roar, rumble, snort, squeal. The greatest threat, however, is the booted Big Safari Ranger, who tucks her into her bed at home "again," where she nestles comfortably beside the stuffed toy animals that populate her jungle fantasy. Large type bounces in rhythm with the vividly colored, action-packed acrylic illustrations, showing the^B round-faced, dot-eyed, grinning girl courageously confronting all the animals that come her way. Preschoolers will recognize most of the animals (except possibly wildebeests), and they'll giggle with delight when they realize this is a bedtime tale--and immediately begin planning their own imaginative safari. A great vehicle for a storytime using jungle-animal finger puppets. Julie CumminsCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Starry Safari | [
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7,356 | 2 | All sorts of people ride roller coasters, people over a certain height that is. Marla Frazee zooms in on one pony-tailed girl who has never experienced a roller coaster before, ever, in this start-to-finish ride. The anticipation builds much like it does in real-life: "S-l-o-w-l-y the train is pulled up the hill by a chain. Clickity, clackity. Clickity, clackity. Up. Up. Up. And then..." As the train zips and zooms and dips and dives, the pony-tailed girl in the very front seat loves every minute, or almost. In the end, "Most of these people are dizzy./ Some of them have wobbly knees./ But at least one of them is planning/ to ride the roller coaster again." Frazee's crisply detailed watercolor drawings of waiting people, happy people, terrified people, and dizzy people are fun to peruse. Youngsters who are Disneyland-bound (or who would just like to be) may be the best audience for this minute-by-minute replay of a roller-coaster ride. (Ages 4 to 7) --Karin SnelsonPreSchool-Grade 1-Get ready to dip, dive, whoosh, and zoom away on this delightful ride. Frazee handily captures the anticipation and excitement, as well as the fear people experience on these amusement-park attractions. The young protagonist is just tall enough to ride the colossal roller coaster, and it's his very first time. The faces of the diverse crowd waiting in line are quite expressive, and the exaggerated lines of the illustrations add to the lightheartedness of the story without sacrificing the realism. Frazee's humorous touch is perfectly suited to the simple story line, and when the ride gets going, the artist uses plenty of white space to set off the bold and exciting entertainment. The action is swift and palpable, with the text winding, dipping, and even turning upside down to follow the roller coaster's thrilling path.Shelley B. Sutherland, Niles Public Library District, ILCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Roller Coaster | [
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7,357 | 2 | A girl and her father create a window box as a birthday present for her mother. PW said, "The plot scarcely portends the appeal of this lyrical, ebullient book." Ages 3-7. (Apr.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Flower Garden | [
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7,358 | 2 | Most slips several important morals--and considerable wit--into this entertaining barnyard tale, which centers on a cow that says "Oink" rather than "Moo." The other cows all laugh at this poor creature ("Moo-ha"), as do all of the other animals on the farm ("Neigh-ha"; "Baa-ha"; "Cluck-ha"; etc.). The cow is despondent, until one day she hears a friendly "Moo." Much to her surprise, the sound comes from a pig, who is also ostracized by her peers (who, of course, laugh "Oink-ha"). The two decide to teach each other the appropriate sound to make, and persevere even when the other animals jeer at them. In the end, the cow and the pig can both "moo" and "oink"--and get the last laugh, since the other creatures can only make one sound. Very young readers will love the silly animal laughs and the story's repetition. Older readers will appreciate the humor, and will absorb such subtle messages as the importance of helping others, even if they are different; of rising above the cruelty of others; and of sticking to a difficult task until it is mastered. That's a lot for one picture book to accomplish. Ages 2-8. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.PreSchool-Grade 1-- A simple, sensitive story that lends itself to creative dramatization, participation, and self-expression. A cow and a pig are laughed at because they aren't like the other farm animals. Through friendship and determination, they turn the situation around, and the story ends on a high note with both animals being different in a positive way. Since many words, such as "moo" and "oink," are capitalized and repeated throughout, both memory and word recognition skills are strengthened. One single large-print sentence appears on the top of each page. Children will especially like the pages showing the many different farm animals with their corresponding word-balloon sounds. Most's cartoonlike drawings in vivid, colorfully blended Pantone markers support the mood and the message of the story. A read-aloud that can easily motivate class discussion. --Judith A. Galganski, Reinstein Memorial Library, Cheektowaga, NYCopyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.; Title: The Cow That Went OINK | [
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7,359 | 0 | "A suspenseful read . . . realistic and . . . exciting."--BooklistANN RINALDI is an award-winning author best known for bringing history vividly to life. She has received numerous starred reviews and awards, as well as widespread recognition for her historical novels. Ms. Rinaldi lives in central New Jersey.; Title: A Ride into Morning: The Story of Tempe Wick | [
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7,360 | 2 | This second title in the series of historical novels based on prominent women of the United Kingdom, begun with Mary, Bloody Mary, chronicles the first 25 years in the life of Queen Elizabeth I. Ages 12-up.Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr 5-8-As the title suggests, this gripping historical drama tells of the danger Elizabeth Tudor faced on her way to the throne of England. The novel is not meant to portray Elizabeth's whole life; rather, set within a story frame of her coronation, the narrative relays the hardships, ill treatment, and tragedies that occurred between the death of King Henry VIII and the death of Elizabeth's half sister, Queen Mary. Because the story is told in first person, readers have a sense of being with Elizabeth and feeling the uncertainty, apprehension, and determination she feels. The author does not pull any punches when it comes to telling about Elizabeth's feelings for Tom Seymour, her religious convictions, or the bloodshed caused at the behest of Queen Mary. The political intrigue and changing alliances could be confusing, but a family tree at the front of the book helps readers keep most of the relatives straight. If only there were a chart of court advisors, foreign dignitaries, and servants! Reading Jane Yolen's The Queen's Own Fool (Philomel, 2000), about Elizabeth's cousin Mary, Queen of Scots, would be an interesting comparison/contrast study with this novel because both women faced similar types of opposition. Elizabeth was a unique person in her own time, and her intelligence, drive, and independence will appeal to today's readers.-Cheri Estes, Detroit Country Day School Middle School, Beverly Hills, MICopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Beware, Princess Elizabeth | [
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7,361 | 16 | "A splendid beginning book of colors and flowers cleverly arranged for young readers."--"The Horn Book""Young readers will love watching the garden grow."--"San Francisco Chronicle""A dazzling celebration . . . of the garden, the power of shape and color, and the harmony of text and image."--"School Library Journal""The stylized representations of flower species are labeled throughout, allowing young children to get an idea of how each flower type contributes to the rainbow effect."--"Booklist""A splendid beginning book of colors and flowers cleverly arranged for young readers."--"The Horn Book" "Young readers will love watching the garden grow."--"San Francisco Chronicle" "A dazzling celebration . . . of the garden, the power of shape and color, and the harmony of text and image."--"School Library Journal"-The stylized representations of flower species are labeled throughout, allowing young children to get an idea of how each flower type contributes to the rainbow effect.---Booklist-A splendid beginning book of colors and flowers cleverly arranged for young readers.---The Horn Book -Young readers will love watching the garden grow.---San Francisco Chronicle -A dazzling celebration . . . of the garden, the power of shape and color, and the harmony of text and image.---School Library Journal"The stylized representations of flower species are labeled throughout, allowing young children to get an idea of how each flower type contributes to the rainbow effect."--Booklist"A splendid beginning book of colors and flowers cleverly arranged for young readers."--The Horn Book "Young readers will love watching the garden grow."--San Francisco Chronicle "A dazzling celebration . . . of the garden, the power of shape and color, and the harmony of text and image."--School Library JournalLOIS EHLERT is the creator of many award-winning picture books about nature, including Growing Vegetable Soup; Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf; the recent bestseller Waiting for Wings; and In My World. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ; Title: Planting a Rainbow | [
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7,362 | 0 | Grade 7 Up-Set in South Carolina during the American Revolution, this novel about an orphaned English girl of noble birth reverberates with the tension and turmoil of the period. Peopled with multilayered characters brought to life through Lavender's rich prose, this story will grasp and hold readers to the last page. The book, which spans six years of history, unfolds in 1776 as Lady Jane Prentice, 14, is sent to America to live with an uncle she has never met. She arrives just as passions concerning relations between the colonies and England are reaching a fever pitch. Her loyalties are torn between her Uncle Robert, a staunch loyalist, and her cousin Hugh, a patriot outspokenly in favor of independence. Shortly after she reaches South Carolina, she begins to attend school headed by schoolmaster Simon Cordwyn. The gradual intertwining of their lives becomes a pivotal focus of the tale. Both express pacifist sentiments as they are caught up in the conflict. This is historical fiction at its best, dovetailing vivid factual information with a riveting, beautifully written story. It dramatically details the horrors of war as it spotlights the devastating effect on families and close friends who wind up on opposite sides of an issue.Renee Steinberg, Fieldstone Middle School, Montvale, NJCopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 6-9. As the book opens in 1776, 14-year-old Lady Jane Prentice, recently orphaned, crosses the Atlantic to live with her Uncle Robert and his wife, Clarissa, in South Carolina. There she becomes aware of differing factions: the Loyalists, including her uncle and his young nephew, an impetuous young man who declares his intention to marry her upon first sight; and the rebels, one of whom is Simon the schoolmaster, who seems to love Jane, though he appears to be having an affair with Clarissa. Soon, the locale switches from Charleston to Rosewall Plantation, some 30 miles inland, where Jane grows up over the next six years of personal questioning, family feuds, and political turmoil, culminating in the Battle of Rosewall. The story's long time frame, historical background, and subplots make it necessary for the author to bring readers up to speed from time to time; the more involving sections of the novel are those in which events simply unfold. Still, many readers will find Jane's story enjoyable, and historical fiction fans may find it refreshing to read a novel set in the South during the Revolution rather than during the Civil War. Carolyn PhelanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Just Jane: A Daughter of England Caught in the Struggle of the American Revolution | [
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7,363 | 7 | Grade 3-6-On his very first day of a much-anticipated summer of relaxation, a young wizard has an unpleasant encounter with a witch, who tells him that he won't find true happiness until he learns to be less judgmental and to see beyond the surface of things. Only wanting peace and quiet, not true happiness, he is nonetheless pulled into a series of magical adventures, each of which teaches him how important it is not to assume things. Readers will enjoy the many fun characters, from marauding adolescent unicorns to a sassy magic mirror to any number of princesses whose appearances belie their true natures. The wizard, while appropriately kind and patient, has blind spots of his own that keep readers rooting for him. Perfect for kids who want a breezy, humorous fantasy, this book won't gather any dust on library shelves.Eva Mitnick, Los Angeles Public LibraryCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 3-6. Along with expecting a star-spangled robe and a conical hat, people expect wizards to look old, so Vande Velde's young wizard makes himself seem just that. During the summer, when the students at his wizard school have gone home, he'd like to garden peacefully, but someone who needs a wizard always seems to be tromping up the path, stepping on the vegetables, and asking for trouble. Vande Velde tells a complete story in each chapter, with each following the previous one as winsomely as a tumble of summer afternoons. A lot of fairy-tale conventions are turned on their heads: the rampaging beasts of one chapter are adolescent unicorns; in another, a princess imprisoned by a dragon isn't at all sure she wants to be rescued. Shards of familiar tales turn up in unexpected ways, and there's even a shaggy-dog sort of explanation for the Loch Ness monster. The language sparkles with sunny good humor, and at the very end, an unruly princess named Teddy finds just the right man, though he isn't a prince. Lighthearted and sly. GraceAnne DeCandidoCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Wizard at Work | [
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7,364 | 7 | "A humorous hodgepodge of horror elements. . . . A Halloween howler."--Family Life"This book is a real winner--children won't be able to put it down!"--Boston Herald"Unquestionably weird, but nevertheless highly addictive."--School Library JournalBRUCE COVILLE is the author of over 100 books for children and young adults, including the international bestseller My Teacher is an Alien, the Unicorn Chronicles series, and the much-beloved Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher. His work has appeared in a dozen languages and won children's choice awards in a dozen states. Before becoming a full time writer Bruce was a teacher, a toymaker, a magazine editor, a gravedigger, and a cookware salesman. He is also the creator of Full Cast Audio, an audiobook company devoted to producing full cast, unabridged recordings of material for family listening and has produced over a hundred audiobooks, directing and/or acting in most of them. Bruce lives in Syracuse, New York, with his wife, illustrator and author Katherine Coville. Visit his website at www.brucecoville.com.  ; Title: The Monsters of Morley Manor: A Madcap Adventure | [
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7,365 | 0 | GERALD MCDERMOTT (1941-2012) was an internationally acclaimed author-illustrator of books for children. A graduate of Pratt Institute in New York City and a lifelong artist, he began his career as an animated filmmaker before moving into the creation of children's books based on storytelling traditions from around the world. He was awarded the Caldecott Medal and two Caldecott Honors; his extensive and influential body of work includes six popular picture books focusing on the trickster motif. Devoted to oral tradition and the transformative power of mythology, he was the first Fellow of the Joseph Campbell Foundation and served as a consultant on mythology in education. www.geraldmcdermott.com; Title: The Fox and the Stork | [
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7,366 | 0 | "Little Rat's first outing should earn her a veritable flotilla of fans."--The Horn Book"Buoyant and brightly hued . . . A breezy junket for aspiring skippers and confirmed landlubbers alike."--Publishers WeeklyMONIKA BANG-CAMPBELL is the author of the Little Rat series. She lives in Seattle, Washington. MOLLY BANG has written and illustrated more than twenty children's books, including three Caldecott Honor winners: When Sophie Gets Angry--Really, Really Angry . . . ; Ten, Nine, Eight; and The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher. She lives close to the ocean in Massachusetts.; Title: Little Rat Sets Sail | [
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7,367 | 11 | Grade 4-8-Pairing readable, carefully selected biographical details with a specific poem or prose excerpt on facing pages, this book makes Sandburg accessible to young readers. In "A New American," they learn that "Carl's feet nearly froze because there wasn't enough money to buy warm boots. He was always glad when spring came," which infuses the jubilant poem "Just Before April Came" with insight. "Family Man" reveals his love for his "homeyglomeys" (wife and three daughters). The accompanying poem, "Little Girl, Be Careful What You Say," is tender and wise advice, "-for words are made of syllables/and syllables, child, are made of air-/and air is so thin-air is the breath of God-." Other roles are examined, including poet, soldier, vagabond, reporter, musician, storyteller, historian, dreamer, and pen pal, and each one is accompanied by an important piece of Sandburg's writing. Nadel's masterful watercolor-and-crosshatch illustrations give additional visual information. A spread of "Illustration Notes" at the end of the book examines the historically accurate, well-researched aspects of the art, providing "some biographical context for select illustrations." This is truly a gem, with broad appeal for readers well beyond childhood.Lee Bock, Glenbrook Elementary School, Pulaski, WICopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 2-5. Niven spent more than 14 years preparing her adult book Carl Sandburg (1991). In this handsome picture-book biography, she draws on her extensive research to present bits of Sandburg's life and work that will have special appeal to children. An opening spread briefly reviews Sandburg's life from his birth on a corn-husk mattress to his earning the title "Poet of the People." Subsequent pages tell Sandburg's story using his various identities, "New American," "Vagabond," "Soldier," "Journalist," "Family Man," "Poet." Each spread comprises Niven's distilled, anecdotal prose, a selection of Sandburg's writing, and detailed pen-and-watercolor images. On a few pages, the illustrations threaten to overwhelm the poetry with literal imagery. But Nadel's fine draftsmanship and beautiful compositions, including portraits of Sandburg, will delight many readers, and the book's creative, accessible format allows children not only to learn about Sandburg's life and accomplishments but also to come away with a strong sense of the man: his mischievous humor, his devotion to his family, and his powerful vision. A time line matching Sandburg's life with historic events reminds young readers why historical context is important: "Just as one person can help change the world, world events can change individual lives." Gillian EngbergCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Carl Sandburg: Adventures of a Poet | [
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7,368 | 11 | "Another first-rate collection from a perceptive and sensitive chronicler of ordinary life."--The Horn Book (starred review) "As always, Soto shows that the concerns and triumphs of Latino children are no different from anyone's, and . . . their misadventures are treated with a light touch."--Kirkus Reviews"The stories show the humor of growing up as well as the anguish."--BooklistGary Soto's first book for young readers, Baseball in April and Other Stories, won the California Library Association's Beatty Award and was named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. He has since published many novels, short stories, plays, and poetry collections for adults and young people. He lives in Berkeley, California. Visit his website at www.garysoto.com.; Title: Local News: Stories | [
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7,369 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 3Olive, the dog that previously came to holiday fame as a wanna-be reindeer, is back in a Valentine-trimmed tale. Dexter, a winged dog, drops a giant red heart ("all of my love") on her doorstep. Believing that he lost it, Olive sets out on an adventure to return it, and a squirrel and a spider help her. When Olive finds Dexter and tries to return the heart, he tells her that it was meant as a gift. The friends open the heart-shaped candy box and enjoy a picnic of bonbons and dog biscuits. While Valentine's Day is never explicitly mentioned, the cover and the story clearly point to it. The narrative has some sweet and clever moments, but for the most part it is a mishmash. The clever squirrel seems to be useful only for his car and the spider, a black widow dressed as a hobo, comes across as strange rather than quirky. Seibold's computer-generated art still has some of the endearing qualities of the original Olive tale, but many of the pages are strangely cropped and text heavy, which detracts from the book's flow. While fans of the plucky heroine may be pleased to have her back, her latest adventure isn't everything it could be.Rachel G. Payne, Brooklyn Public Library, NY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Olive, My Love | [
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7,370 | 6 | Eleanor Estes (1906-1988) grew up in West Haven, Connecticut, which she renamed Cranbury for her classic stories about the Moffat and Pye families. A children’s librarian for many years, she launched her writing career with the publication of The Moffats in 1941. Two of her outstanding books about the Moffats—Rufus M. and The Middle Moffat—were awarded Newbery Honors, as was her short novel The Hundred Dresses. She won the Newbery Medal for Ginger Pye.  ; Title: The Witch Family | [
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7,371 | 0 | "[A] carefully plotted, enjoyable, old-fashioned tale."--School Library JournalAVI has written more than fifty acclaimed novels for middle grade and teen readers, including the Newbery Medal-winning Crispin: The Cross of Lead and two Newbery Honor winners. He lives in Denver, Colorado.; Title: The Secret School | [
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7,372 | 2 | Blend equal parts Harry Potter, Cornelia Funke's Inkheart, and Ghostbusters and add a healthy dose of withering satire on the U.S. education system, and you have Edward Bloor's clever new novel, Story Time. When eighth grader Kate and her Uncle George (who is two years younger than her) receive letters inviting them to attend the Whittaker Magnet School, home of nasty protein shakes and the freakish "Test-Based Curriculum," their reactions are mixed. George, somewhat of a genius, is pleased, while Kate is horrified. Still, as a search on-line reveals, their house is suddenly in the Whittaker school district, so off they go. It's not long, before they discover something very strange is afoot at their new school. For one thing, the Whittaker-Austin family has rather alarming delusions of grandeur. For another, it seems a number of people have died at the school under mysterious circumstances. Then there's the librarian called Pogo, who speaks only in Mother Goose rhymes. With the President of the United States on his way for a tour of the school, the Whittaker-Austins want to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible--meaning no dead bodies in the soft drink cooler, no shenanigans from the mushroom-pale zombie students, and definitely no unscheduled visits from the resident demon.As in his previous young adult novels, Tangerine and Crusader, Bloor's characters sparkle with life (or glow with unearthly non-life). Story Time is hilarious, biting, and tremendously fun to read. (Ages 11 and older) --Emilie CoulterGrade 6-9-A book filled with social satire, black comedy, fantasy/humor, and extreme situations. Eighth-grader Katie and her brilliant Uncle George, a sixth grader, find themselves mysteriously redistricted and assigned to Whittaker Magnet School, which focuses entirely on excellence in standardized testing. The regimented kids are taught by regimented teachers in the basement of a haunted old library building and the school is run by a strange family obsessed with its own achievements, whether they are earned or not. All sorts of things are amiss at Whittaker, where elitism reigns; where dramatic deaths are hidden nearly as carefully as the dark secrets involving the building, the town, and the people who live there; and where appearances are paramount. Back at home, Kate lives with her agoraphobic mom, who has mysterious ties to the library, while George lives next door. Kate wants only to return to Lincoln Middle, where she could play Peter Pan and be with friends, while George tries to make the best of what is a monstrously warped situation. The Whittaker family goes to extremes to impress the visiting First Lady, creating an atmosphere ripe for catastrophe-as well as for redemption. This expansive and engrossing tale has elements of Roald Dahl, J. K. Rowling, and J. M. Barrie (the Peter Pan subtheme is not coincidental), but with a decidedly American flair. The many seemingly unconnected threads do eventually come together, but it is hardly worth the effort as this overly ambitious author has spread himself way too thin.-Mary R. Hofmann, Rivera Middle School, Merced, CA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Story Time | [
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7,373 | 0 | Grade 1-4–Robert and his friend Charlie Shu spend many an afternoon at Fort Point watching from afar as their dads work on the crews building the Golden Gate Bridge. Robert's father is a high-iron man, a skywalker, and, in his son's eyes, has a far more important and dangerous job than the painting Charlie's dad does. When Robert's mom gives the youngsters a jigsaw puzzle based on an artist's rendering of the yet-to-be completed bridge, Robert hides a piece to give his father the honor of completing the puzzle. When a scaffold falls and 10 men die, however, he realizes that the work is equally dangerous for all involved. While the two families are celebrating the completion of the bridge, he cuts the last puzzle piece, offering half to each dad. Finish it. It's your bridge. It belongs to both of you, he says. The text is followed by an author's note recounting the Golden Gate's history. Payne's striking mixed-media illustrations bleed off the pages and offer interesting views of the impossible bridge–against a star-filled sky, through a binocular lens. The spread featuring delighted throngs, both boys front and center, walking across the bridge at its opening and that of the dads, index fingers meeting across the page to complete the puzzle, say more poignantly than words that people of different backgrounds can come together to accomplish the unthinkable. Deborah Hopkinson's Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building (Random, 2006) features more skywalkers at their dangerous jobs.–Marianne Saccardi, formerly at Norwalk Community College, CT Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.K-Gr. 3. The bridge is San Francisco's fabled Golden Gate, and Robert's father is helping to build it. Pop is a high-iron worker, what folks called a "skywalker." And, in the year 1937, he is one of more than a thousand men who are engaged in constructing the "impossible bridge." Robert's friend Charlie Shu's father, a painter, is also involved, but Robert secretly feels Pop's job is more important than Mr. Shu's. Then an accident forces him to rethink things. Distinguished by its lovely, understated text and Payne's lavish and affectionate mixed-media pictures, this picture book does a quietly successful job of humanizing one of the most important feats of civil engineering in American history. For more about skywalkers, recommend Deborah Hopkinson's Sky Boys (2006), about workers who built the Empire State Building. Michael CartCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Pop's Bridge | [
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7,374 | 1 | Eleanor Estes (1906- 1988) launched her writing career with the publication of The Moffats in 1941. She was awarded the Newbery Medal for Ginger Pye.Arthur Howard is the illustrator of Cynthia Rylant's Mr. Putter and Tabby series, as well as two books he has both written and illustrated ; Title: Pinky Pye | [
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7,375 | 0 | Claire Daniel is an author and educator who has written more than thirty educational books for children.; Title: The Chick That Wouldn't Hatch | [
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7,376 | 0 | Rozanne Lanczak Williams, a former elementary school teacher, has written many books with math and science themes for beginning readers.; Title: The Purple Snerd | [
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7,377 | 0 | We are mad for poet-painter Douglas Florian. We were buzzed by Insectlopedia, moony for Mammalabilia, and batty for his other beautifully biological, biologically beautiful books as well. We love Florian for his clever, downright shameless wordplay. One of our favorite poems in Lizards, Frogs, and Polliwogs is "The Wood Frog": I am a frozen frogsicle. I froze beneath a logsicle. My mind is in a fogsicle Inside this icy bogsicle. My temperature is ten degrees. I froze my nose, my toes, my knees. But I don't care, I feel at ease, For I am full of antifreeze. Another favorite is "The Polliwogs:" We polliwoggle. We polliwiggle. We shake in lakes, Make wakes, And wriggle. We quiver, We shiver, We jiggle, We jog. We're yearning To turn ourselves Into a frog. We love Florian equally for his playful paintings that manage to be visual puns as well as suitable-for-framing pieces of art. A subtle and delightful use of color combine with brilliant composition and some collage work to create a marvelous menagerie--this time accompanying 21 reptile and amphibian poems. Neither cobra nor chameleon escape pun-ishment from this talented wordsmith. We will patiently await the next beastly poetic parade from Florian! (Ages 5 to 10) --Karin SnelsonLike Florian's Insectlopedia and Mammalabilia, this volume contains witty poems filled with comic word play--this time about 21 scaly, slimy creatures. With the droll verbal dexterity of J. Patrick Lewis and the just slightly naughty humor of Jack Prelutsky, Florian regales his readers with unexpected rhymes. "It's wise to stay clear/ Of the dangerous cobra," he warns, "all the months of the year,/ Including Octobra." A picture of a costumed child holding a jack-o'-lantern is accompanied by the verse "I wouldn't wanna/ Be an iguana--/ Except for Halloween." From the Midwife Toad ("On Dad's back the eggs are toted./ To his kids he's toadally devoted") to the Poison-Dart Frogs, Florian finds mischievous reptile lore that will make young readers laugh. At first glance his illustrations seem less varied than in the previous books, but these bug-eyed amphibians have a low-key style of their own. The newt reads the "Newt News" paper, and the Glass Frog camouflaged on a leaf labels various parts of the painting either "me" or "leaf." The medium is different, too: here Florian uses watercolors and collage elements atop brown paper bags. The warm, familiar tones and soft lines belie the idiosyncrasy of the compositions--these frogs and friends don't necessarily jump out at readers, but continually take them by surprise. Ages 5-10. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: lizards, frogs, and polliwogs | [
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7,378 | 5 | CARL SANDBURG (18781967) was twice awarded the Pulitzer Prize, first in 1940 for his biography of Abraham Lincoln and again in 1951 for Complete Poems. Before becoming known as a poet, he worked as a milkman, an ice harvester, a dishwasher, a salesman, a fireman, and a journalist. Among his classics are the Rootabaga Stories, which he wrote for his young daughters at the beginning of his long and distinguished literary career.; Title: Rootabaga Stories | [
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7,379 | 10 | "Eleanor Estes, with the skill which created the 'Moffats,' has succeeded in composing her hero with enough mischief and daring to be both real and likable."--Christian Science MonitorEleanor Estes (1906-1988) grew up in West Haven, Connecticut, which she renamed Cranbury for her classic stories about the Moffat and Pye families. A children’s librarian for many years, she launched her writing career with the publication of The Moffats in 1941. Two of her outstanding books about the Moffats—Rufus M. and The Middle Moffat—were awarded Newbery Honors, as was her short novel The Hundred Dresses. She won the Newbery Medal for Ginger Pye.  ; Title: The Tunnel of Hugsy Goode | [
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7,380 | 2 | BERNARD MOST has written and illustrated many popular children's books, including The Cow That Went OINK, If the Dinosaurs Came Back, How Big Were the Dinosaurs?, Whatever Happened to the Dinosaurs?, and Where to Look for a Dinosaur. He lives in New York.; Title: Catch Me If You Can! (Green Light Readers Level 2) | [
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7,381 | 0 | reschool-Grade 2--A fun bovine read-aloud, told in singsong rhyme. Cowboy Gene and Cowgirl Sue live on adjoining ranches and each have eight cows and a "come-home" song to round up their herds. Their animals always respond with a chorus of "Moo." When an Arkansas wind blows down the fence that divides the pastures, the cows mingle and roam and get mighty confused by the dueling songs. The ranchers call a truce and actually meet face to face. They admire one another's herds and, "Come that fall, those two cowpokes exchanged their wedding vows. Who served as honored bridesmaids? No less than sixteen cows!" The playful illustrations replete with chaps and kerchiefs reflect the setting, and a full-page spread captures the hoedown reception with the guests dancing under udder-shaped balloons. The repetition of the cows' silly names and the ranch-style dialogue will spark a smile or giggle. Libraries looking for books in rhyme or with Western settings will enjoy this title.Helen Foster James, University of California at San DiegoCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Ages 3-7. Preschool crowds will cheer for this rhyming cowboy romance from the author of Sailor Moo: Cow at Sea [BKL My 1 02]) and Wool Gathering: A Sheep Family Reunion [BKL O 1 01]. Cowboy Gene, "long and lean," and Cowgirl Sue, "smart and true," graze their cows on adjacent ranches. When a wind blows down the fence between their properties and the herds blend together, the two cowhands battle over ownership of the livestock--until they think of a truce: Why not get hitched and combine the herds? Wheeler's text bounces along with an irresistible rhyme and rhythm using words and phrases straight off the ranch, while Cyrus' smooth, brightly colored paintings capture the story's humor and farce with rakish angles and uncluttered detail that bring onlookers up close to the cowbell-clanging action. Great for rowdy story hours. Gillian EngbergCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Sixteen Cows | [
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7,382 | 8 | "Imaginative, whimsical, fresh, this is a story not to be missed."--Chicago Tribune"Lively and amusing."--The New York Times Book Review"Told with typical Estes spirit and humor: [this] is, as well, a good mystery."--Book WeekEleanor Estes (1906-1988) grew up in West Haven, Connecticut, which she renamed Cranbury for her classic stories about the Moffat and Pye families. A children’s librarian for many years, she launched her writing career with the publication of The Moffats in 1941. Two of her outstanding books about the Moffats—Rufus M. and The Middle Moffat—were awarded Newbery Honors, as was her short novel The Hundred Dresses. She won the Newbery Medal for Ginger Pye.  ; Title: The Alley | [
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7,383 | 16 | "This deceptively straightforward book introduces youngsters to addition in such an unobtrusive, organic and merry way that they may not even notice how much they're learning. "--Publishers Weekly "Wonderfully handled . . . harmoniously reinforcing the beauty of numbers themselves."--Chicago Tribune "A delightful book offering loads of fun with the number seven. . . . This charmer should have little ones figuring out the basic concept of addition in no time."--BooklistKEITH BAKER is the creator of many popular and award-winning picture books, including Little Green and the Mr. and Mrs. Green series. He lives in Seattle, Washington.; Title: Quack and Count | [
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7,384 | 5 | Daystar has never seen his mother, Cimorene, actually perform magic. Nor has he ever known her to enter the Enchanted Forest in all the years they have lived on its edge. That is, not until a wizard shows up at their cottage shortly after Daystar's sixteenth birthday. Much to Daystar's surprise, Cimorene melts the unsavory fellow. And the following day, she comes out of the Enchanted Forest carrying a sword. With that and little else, she sends him off into adventure.; Title: Talking to Dragons: The Enchanted Forest Chronicles, Book Four | [
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7,385 | 13 | PreS—Ella is an enterprising pig. When an aunt's earring falls down the drain, she retrieves it with a high-heeled shoe and a wad of bubblegum. She comes to the rescue with a spaghetti strainer and curtain rod when her brother's frog escapes into a pool. Then, the porker receives a wonderful umbrella as a birthday present that she "love-love-loved." She takes it with her everywhere she goes, causing problems instead of solving them. Cushman's rounded acrylic paintings depict the chaos of an unfettered umbrella until the object is banned from Ella's dance recital. Like Kevin Henkes's Owen (HarperCollins, 1993), Ella knows she needs her umbrella to give her courage and, like Owen, the resourceful pig comes up with a perfect solution. A reassuring tale for the youngest of listeners, who are often tied to precious objects of their own.—Kathleen Whalin, York Public Library, ME Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Ella the pig is a problem solver. She rescues her aunt's earring from the drain with a shoe and chewing gum, and she pulls a frog from the pool with a spaghetti strainer. When she gets a beautiful new umbrella for her birthday, she can't resist opening it everywhere, and suddenly, she is causing problems rather than solving them. With a "whoosh . . . click," Ella opens her umbrella and knocks over lamps, her baby brother, her parents' tea and cake. When she disrupts her fellow ballerinas, Ella's dance teacher bans umbrellas at the upcoming recital. Ella worries; without her comfort object, will she still be able to dance? Then Ella's problem solving kicks in, and she invents a creative solution that earns applause from the audience. Weeks' short text includes lots of repetitive phrases and sound effects that will easily encourage participation. Cushman adds slapstick humor with double-page scenes of determined Ella, an Everychild who takes blunders in stride and finds creative solutions. Gillian EngbergCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Ella, Of Course! | [
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7,386 | 2 | Kindergarten-Grade 3In this sequel to Epossumondas (Harcourt, 2002), Papapossum's yearning for Bear's persimmons cost him and all future opossums their once-fluffy tails. Salley has a true storyteller's voice, peppering the text with colorful descriptions and amusing expressions that give the tale an authentic folktale feel. Stevens's large, brightly hued mixed-media illustrations add greatly to the fun, particularly when Papapossum is finding creative uses for his now elongated and naked tail. Scenes with "that sweet little patootie," Epossumondas, comfortably ensconced on his Mama's lap lend an air of coziness to the story. This will be a surefire hit when shared with a group or one-on-one.Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJ Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-Gr. 2. They're baaaaack--that silly, diapered Epossumondas and Mama in her flowered dress and yellow hat (Stevens' affectionate visual tribute to well-known storyteller Salley). This time Epossumondas is thinking about tails: skunks have black-and-white ones; foxes have bushy, red ones; and hares have powder-puff ones. But Epossumondas' tail is long, naked, and pink. How come? Mama tells him a story. A long time ago, great-great-grandpa Papapossum had a fluffy tail. One day hungry Papapossum meets Hare, who convinces him to climb Bear's persimmon tree and throw down some of the persimmons. But when Papapossum gobbles up more than he throws down, Hare gets angry and tells Bear, who chases Papapossum and catches him in a tail tug-of-war. And since then "no possum has ever had hair on his tail." Stevens' signature mixed-media illustrations humorously concoct the delightful fun with such clever touches as Papapossum's persimmon-patterned shirt. This laughable stretch of the imagination, a tale about a tail by a natural-born storyteller, may be even more entertaining than the rollicking Epossumondas (2002). Julie CumminsCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Why Epossumondas Has No Hair on His Tail | [
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7,387 | 0 | LISA CAMPBELL ERNST has illustrated many picture books, including several Green Light Readers: Boots for Beth, The Chick That Wouldn't Hatch, and Come Here, Tiger. She lives in Kansas City, Missouri.; Title: Come Here, Tiger!;Green Light Readers Level 1 | [
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7,388 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2A winsome, appealing story about sibling rivalry. Although the focus is on older boys and the little brothers who plague them, the scenarios are so universal and commonplacethe unfairness of a younger sibling's lack of responsibilities, his constant struggle to reach beyond his grasp, his attempts to impress an increasingly irritated older brotherthat children of both genders will recognize themselves in McPhail's everyboys. Of course, by book's end, the long-suffering older brother changes his tune about his younger sibling, noting that "When we go fishing, he finds the fattest worms," and that "...he stayed up with me" all night to care for the dog when she was sick. When big brother heads off to summer camp, he admits he may even miss the little guy. McPhail's perfectly limned vignettes, in pen and ink with watercolor washes, are reminiscent of Maurice Sendak's work in his "Little Bear" period, and draw out undertones of humor, aggravation, and affection. More earnest than Kevin Henkes's Julius, the Baby of the World (Greenwillow, 1990), more delicately wrought than Russell Hoban's A Baby Sister for Frances (HarperCollins, 1964), and less raucous than Rosemary Wells's Noisy Nora (Viking, 1999), My Little Brother is sure to find an appreciative audience.Sophie R. Brookover, Camden County Library, Voorhees, NJ Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-Gr. 2. Each one of McPhail's clear, beautiful, soft-toned, line-and-watercolor pictures creates a world and leaves space for a story, a whole picture book on every page. The words are simple: "Little brothers can be a lot of trouble." Big Brother complains about doing the chores and about his little brother's "messing with my stuff." But he also talks about times when the boys have fun together, and help one another. "When our puppy, Jenny, got sick, he stayed up with me to take care of her," reads the text, accompanied by a heartbreaking picture of the three sleepy companions on the floor by the bed. Although the rural New England setting is idyllic, and the boys' grandparents will seem more like great-grandparents to many toddlers, everything works because of the realism and tenderness about the needy little pest. Kids will fill in their own scenarios of siblings they love. A good companion to McPhail's Sisters (2003). Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: My Little Brother | [
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7,389 | 2 | JANET STEVENS is the author and illustrator of many popular and award-winning books for children, including the Caldecott Honor Book Tops & Bottoms, the Texas Bluebonnet winner Cook-a-Doodle-Doo!, and the Texas Bluebonnet nominee And The Dish Ran Away with the Spoon. She also illustrated To Market, To Market by Anne Miranda, an ABBY Honor Book. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.; Title: Shoe Town (Green Light Readers Level 2) | [
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7,390 | 0 | Tana Hoban (1917-2006) was an American photographer and children's book author.; Title: I Wonder (Green Light Readers: All Levels) | [
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7,391 | 0 | THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS, formerly the American Dietetic Association, is the largest group of food and nutrition professionals in the world. As the advocate of the dietetic profession, the Academy serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health, and well-being.; Title: Daniel's Mystery Egg (Green Light Readers Level 2) | [
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7,392 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 3–In this playful concept book, Stringer enumerates the joys of winter to prove her point that it is the warmest season. Children don puffy jackets, deep boots, and hats with earflaps. The cold sandwiches and drinks of summer are replaced by hot soups, pies, and breads. Nights are warm, with fireplaces and candles burning, and gatherings of friends and family. Each fanciful acrylic spread is carefully composed with an eye toward balance and to drawing readers' eyes across the pages. Thus, on one spread, while a boy and his dog dance past snowmen at the top, a row of hibernating animals burrow beneath a layer of snow across the bottom. There's a lively flow to both illustration and text, with cheerfully jumbled perspectives and a sense of the ongoing cycle of seasons. A cheerful celebration of winter's pleasures.–Marilyn Taniguchi, Beverly Hills Public Library, CA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* Winter? Cold? It's all in the way you look at things as this imaginative book makes clear. A boy proclaims that summer notwithstanding, his world is warmest in winter. His puffy jacket is cozy, and a fire burns in the fireplace. Comparisons between summer and winter come in clever pairs: jelly sandwiches turn into grilled cheese; cool swims turn into hot baths. Nor is it just the boy who feels the difference: the cat cuddles on laps instead of stretching out on the windowsill. In a linguistic rhapsody, the boy explains how "sleeping radiators awake to their dragon selves, banging and hissing and pouring heat." It takes special art to accentuate the evocative words, and Stringer, who has illustrated many books for others, provides distinctive pictures for herself. With fascinating perspectives that sometimes start on the ceiling, the deeply hued acrylic artwork ranges from friendly to joyous, as in a two-page spread of a party filled with fun and music. A special book worthy of many readings, this radiates warmth. Ilene CooperCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Winter Is the Warmest Season | [
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7,393 | 2 | Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 2–It all begins innocently enough, when Violet the dog drops a fuzzy green tennis ball down a prairie-dog hole on the title page. When it finally lands deep in the underground tunnels, dozens of little dogs are gazing at it with trepidation. The biggest prairie dog of all, the bully Big Bark, comes to take a look, but before he can get close enough, Pip Squeak runs up to the ball and exclaims, âIt's fuzzy!' âOooooooh!' gasped the other dogs. Soon, they all begin adorning themselves with pieces of lime-green fuzz, ignoring Big Bark's commands that they stop this foolishness. Prairie dogs come from all over to help themselves until the ball is plucked bare. War breaks out, leaving Pip Squeak feeling rather guilty for starting it all. While the embattled dogs collapse in exhaustion, Big Bark steals all of the fuzz, proclaiming himself king of the fuzz, which makes him an easy target for an eagle, who swoops down and grabs him. Pip Squeak rallies the others to come to Big Bark's aid. The marvelously rendered mixed-media illustrations, with vivid blues, earthy browns, and that luminescent green, capture the true fuzzy nature and greenish glow of the ball. As in the author's popular Tops and Bottoms (Harcourt, 1995), this book employs both horizontal and vertical spreads, effectively taking readers deep into the underground realm. A wonderful addition for storyhours, this title will be requested again and again.–Lisa Gangemi Kropp, Middle Country Public Library, Centereach, NY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-Gr. 2. Only the Stevens sisters could create such an over-the-top tale about fuzz. A big, red dog drops a green tennis ball down a prairie dog burrow, and a "fuzz reaction" erupts there. Everyone--except Big Bark--wants to twirl and swirl the stuff all over themselves, from head to toe. When the ball is plucked fuzzless, a fighting frenzy breaks out. After the feuding stops, the dogs discover Big Bark has snatched the goods and proclaimed himself "King of the Fuzz," a title short-lived when a hungry eagle plucks him up for lunch. Never fear, however: Big Bark lives on to bark another day. The mixed-media illustrations are classic Stevens, with the book's oversize format providing wide-angle close-ups and a good platform for both horizontal and vertical foldouts. Big Bark's bottle-cap hat and the dogs' farcical expressions play up the humor in the text, but it's the textured, chartreuse fuzz that steals the show. This fun-filled story demands to be read aloud. Julie CumminsCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The Great Fuzz Frenzy | [
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7,394 | 1 | "The irrepressible Pilkey strikes again with a spoof of the famous film, enacted by a real cat and some mice in color photo images imposed on background paintings. Artfully designed, colorful, and funny--especially for those who know King Kong."--Kirkus ReviewsPraise for Katkong and Dogzilla:"These two brazenly funny picture books spoof Godzilla and King Kong as they launch the mice inhabitants of Mousopolis against, respectively, a killer cat and dog. . . . Pilkey's irreverent exuberance is irresistible."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)DAV PILKEY is the creator of many acclaimed children's books, including The Complete Adventures of Big Dog and Little Dog, god bless the gargoyles, and the bestselling Captain Underpants series. His book The Paperboy received a Caldecott Honor. He lives in the Pacific Northwest. ; Title: Kat Kong (digest) | [
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7,395 | 0 | Betsy Franco (b. 1947) is the author of more than 80 books for children and teachers.; Title: Why the Frog Has Big Eyes (Green Light Readers Level 2) | [
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7,396 | 5 | Welcome to Rootabaga Country--where the railroad tracks go from straight to zigzag, where the pigs wear bibs, and where the Village of Cream Puffs floats in the wind. You'll meet baby balloon pickers, flummywisters, corn fairies, and blue foxes--and if you're not careful, you may never find your way back home! These beautiful new editions retain the original illustrations by Maud and Miska Petersham, and feature gorgeous new jackets by acclaimed illustrator Kurt Cyrus. Carl Sandburg's irrepressible, zany, and completely original Rootabaga Stories and More Rootabaga Stories will stand alone on children's bookshelves--when they aren't in children's hands.; Title: More Rootabaga Stories | [
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7,397 | 0 | Praise for Meet Mr. and Mrs. Green:"These tales celebrate the little niceties that make life fun, and incorporate learning elements--colors, numbers, shapes, and maps. . . . Readers' attention will remain riveted to the couple'sgoofy antics and contagious positive attitude."--School Library Journal"Replete with greens and grins, these three episodes introduce a pair of sunny temperedalligators. . . . Children will enjoy following the rotund reptiles through their mini-adventures,and through the bright and snappy, simply drawn cartoon scenes."--Kirkus ReviewsKEITH BAKER has written and illustrated many picture books, including Little Green, Big Fat Hen, and Who Is the Beast? He lives in Seattle, Washington. ; Title: Meet Mr. and Mrs. Green | [
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7,398 | 2 | Grade 1-3–Walter is having a birthday party complete with cake, ice cream, and horseback riding, and his best friend, Iris, can hardly wait for the day to arrive. They bathe Rain and comb her mane, Iris makes her a special birthday medallion, and Walters parents assure him that the festivities will run smoothly. Walter is so busy making things just right that he doesnt realize that Rain is ever so close to giving birth. This easy reader is chock-full of universal kid banter, and the child-friendly illustrations in pen and ink provide the perfect backdrop as these two pals go about their everyday lives among family and friends.–Wanda Meyers-Hines, Ridgecrest Elementary School, Huntsville, AL Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 1-3. As a special treat on Walter's birthday, all his friends will get to ride his horse, Rain. But on the big day Rain gives the kids a surprise: a foal. This tenth easy-to-read chapter book about best friends Iris and Walter once again relates a tender story in plain, lyrical words and brightly colored pen-and-ink artwork, both joyful and touching. In a sweet climax, Iris and Walter name the foal Surprise. Everyone sings Happy Birthday, "and Walter felt shy / and a little embarrassed, / but very loved." Children will want to read this again and again. Hazel RochmanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Iris and Walter and the Birthday Party | [
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7,399 | 0 | Mary Norton (1903-1992) lived in England, where she was an actress, playwright, and award-winning author of the classic Borrowers novels.; Title: The Borrowers Avenged | [
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