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7,400 | 2 | Dexter Dugan is about to start kindergarten, and his stuffed dog, Rufus, "is an eensy teensy beensy bit scared" about it. Thankfully, Dex's third-grader sister, Jessie, sees that her brother is really the scared one and sets about cheerfully reassuring her sibling: "Don't worry, kindergarten rocks," says a cartoon bubble extending from Jessie. Dex's first-person narration maintains his false bravado. "I got Jessie to help me make a list of things Rufus was scared about. I'm not worried, though," reads the text, as Jessie busily writes at a desk, a flurry of papers swirling around her ("What if my teacher is mean?" reads one page, "What if I have to go #2?" reads another). The interplay of Dex's narrative, which addresses readers directly, and his cartoon-bubble exchanges with his sister respectfully and humorously covers a new student's cornucopia of concerns. Davis's (Who Hoots?) colorfully crayoned illustrations maintain an upbeat tone, even when Dex loses Rufus in class. The buoyant vignettes of Dex enjoying himself at school will reassure even the most fearful of the pre-kindergarten set. Ages 4-6. (July) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreSchool-K–According to Dexter, he is totally calm about starting kindergarten, but his stuffed dog, Rufus, is fearful about the bus finding the way to school, getting lunch, being tagged as the only one who can't read, and getting a mean teacher. (Dexter, of course, isn't worried about anything.) His big sister, Jessie, has prepared him well and offers him some smart advice: If Rufus gets scared, just give him a hug. Upon arriving, Dexter finds that his best friend from preschool is in his class. Among other activities, he gets to write letters, cook food, and play in the school's imagination station. The library has books to borrow, and the cafeteria is exactly almost like a restaurant. In fact, Dexter is having such a great time that he forgets about his stuffed friend until he realizes that Rufus is LOST! A succession of cartoon illustrations and speech bubbles follows the large-eyed child through his first day of school. A gentle, humorous read to calm the anxiety of younger students. Pair this appealing title with Alison McGhee's Countdown to Kindergarten (Harcourt, 2002).–Mary Elam, Forman Elementary School, Plano, TX Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Kindergarten Rocks! | [
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7,401 | 2 | PreS–A wonderful rendition of the ever-familiar hide-and-seek game, this rhyming story gives readers a forest-animal version. Bunny kicks things off by being "It" as all the other creatures run off to their respective woodland hiding places. While Bunny doesn't take long to locate most of the critters, it is the largest of the beasts, Bear, whose whereabouts remain elusive. Bunny and company bravely go where few have gone before to locate their ursine friend. It must be heading toward winter in the woods because although Bear is located in his cave and roused, he doesn't remain awake for long. With charming pen-and-ink and watercolor spreads that depict the animals' bewilderment, this fun-loving, simply told story will appeal to the preschool set.–Rosalyn Pierini, San Luis Obispo City-County Library, CA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved."A wonderful rendition of the ever-familiar hide-and-seek game . . . This fun-loving, simply told story will appeal to the preschool set."—School Library Journal --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.; Title: Where Is Bear? | [
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7,402 | 0 | Pod, Homily, and Arrietty Clock's huge adventures have been thrilling children young and old for fifty years--and their appeal is as strong as ever in these handsome new paperback packages. While the original beloved interior illustrations by Beth and Joe Krush have been retained, Marla Frazee's striking cover illustrations capture these little people with a larger-than-life appeal.Book Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 4/1/2003Pages: 224Reading Level: Age 9 and Up; Title: The Borrowers Aloft | [
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7,403 | 0 | Praise for "B" Is for Betsy:"Simply and naturally [told]. . . . A pleasing addition to the list of realistic stories."--The New York Times Book Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.CAROLYN HAYWOOD (1898-1990) was a native of Philadelphia. One of America's most popular authors of children's books, she published her first book, "B" Is for Betsy, in 1939, and wrote more than forty books in all. Many of her own childhood experiences can be found in her novels.; Title: "B" Is for Betsy (Odyssey Classic) | [
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7,404 | 0 | HOLLY KELLER has illustrated many popular science picture books, including Growing Like Me by Anne Rockwell and Air Is All Around You by Franklyn M. Branley, as well as several previous Green Light Readers. She lives in New Haven, Connecticut.; Title: A Bed Full of Cats | [
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7,405 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 3–After sleeping through the hot East African afternoon, it is time for Mama Hyena and her child to go hunting. Pinduli promises to stay close by, but then trots off. She comes across a pack of wild dogs, a lion, and a zebra, and all tease her about her looks. She rolls in the dirt until her striped coat is a pallid gray and her ears are pinned back. The animals think that she is a "ghost" that has come for them. All of the creatures then confess that they teased the young hyena because another animal had made fun of them. The "ghost" understands and advises them to "find your tormentors and make peace…. And always leave a bit of every meal as an offering." By story's end, the animals have reconciled, and with all the food offerings left, Pinduli and her mother never have to scrounge around looking for meals. The animals' expressions and antics are hilarious and endearing; Cannon has pulled off quite a feat in creating a cuddly hyena protagonist. This touching book about personal growth and self-acceptance gently demonstrates how the actions of one can have far-reaching effects on many others. An appealing and worthwhile purchase.–Mary N. Oluonye, Shaker Heights Public Library, OH Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 1-3. Cannon, best known as the author/illustrator of Stellaluna (1993), here introduces Pinduli, a little hyena who lives in East Africa. One afternoon, Pinduli encounters a pack of wild dogs that make fun of her ears, a bald lion that calls her fur a "prickly fringe," and a zebra that criticizes the haziness of her stripes. After transforming her "flaws" as best she can, Pinduli inadvertently tricks these animals into thinking that she is the "Great Spirit." They confess their misdeeds and agree to make amends. Children will find Pinduli's hurt feelings understandable and her quick thinking admirable. The artwork, executed in colored pencils and acrylics, uses a restrained palette in the large pictures depicting the main story on the right-hand pages. On the left, below the text, a series of small ink drawings create a visual counterpoint by showing what Pinduli's mother is doing while events unfold. A four-page endnote discusses the various species of hyenas and their characteristics. Though a bit purposeful, the story may give teachers and parents a starting point for discussing insults. Carolyn PhelanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Pinduli (ASPCA Henry Bergh Children's Book Awards) | [
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7,406 | 2 | DAVID McPHAIL has written and illustrated dozens of children's books, including three previous Green Light Readers: Big Pig and Little Pig, Just Clowning Around: Two Stories, and Big Brown Bear. He lives in New Hampshire. ; Title: Jack and Rick (Green Light Readers Level 1) | [
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7,407 | 0 | Kindergarten-Grade 2–A class trip to an aquarium is the topic for this slim, four-chapter volume. The book flows logically, first with the teacher discussing the outing with her class, followed by discussion at Iris's house with her friend. Despite all the planning, Walter temporarily goes missing (he is unaware that he's lost) at the crowded facility. Miss Cherry handles the crisis with calm competence and reassurance, and in no time all are reunited. Guest has written a solid story without resorting to melodrama, and takes several opportunities to repeat new vocabulary. Words such as "penguin," "aquarium," and "field trip," and relevant marine terminology, are viable parts of the story, which will be of interest to students and useful to teachers. Whimsical, watercolor cartoons round out the book. An excellent example of the easy-reader genre.– Phyllis M. Simon, Bay Shore School District, NY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 1-3. The latest installment about best friends Iris and Walter finds the pair preparing for a class trip to the aquarium. Following a long bus ride and the usual teacher exhortations about getting lost, they enter the exhibit, where Walter becomes so engrossed in the coral reef that he loses track of everything else. Iris is the first to notice his absence. Together with Miss Cherry, the class retraces its steps until it encounters the mesmerized Walter, blissfully unaware of all the consternation he has caused. Davenier's brightly colored pen-and-ink illustrations exude a sunny, reassuring feel that perfectly suits the story. Children will realize that even though Walter is temporarily misplaced, the smiling fishes that surround him mean that everything is bound to turn out all right. Guest keeps her text brief (never more than seven or eight lines per page) and her chapters short, assuring that novice readers will find numerous stopping points throughout the story. A good choice for emerging readers and Iris and Walter fans. Kay WeismanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Iris and Walter and the Field Trip | [
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7,408 | 0 | Alex Vern is also the author Jill and the Giant.; Title: Where Do Frogs Come From? (Green Light Readers Level 2) | [
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7,409 | 2 | Not many authors kill their main character on page two, but when Gary Soto does in The Afterlife the tactic results in a richly textured coming of age story. Chuy is a normal teenage guy, making his way in the barrios of Fresno, California, and hoping to impress a pretty girl. Carefully combing his hair in the restroom at Club Estrella, he only has a few moments to consider his "loverboy" strategy before his young life is (literally) cut short by a knife-wielding stranger who misinterprets a compliment.Soon Chuy is floating above his bleeding body, embarking on a journey of personal exploration. As he drifts though his hometown (tightening his stomach muscles so as not to get blown off course) he manages to achieve many of the things he didnt when he was alive--recognizing how much he is loved by family and friends, saving a life, punishing a thug, and even falling in love (with a ghost-girl who has committed suicide).Soto has a knack for particularly apt comparisons ("the sun rose pink as a scar," "laundry hung like the faded flags of defeated nations,"), which brings beauty and clarity to this dangerous world of cholos and cabrones (and if you dont know what those are, theres a glossary in the back). Aside from a couple plot points left dangling, The Afterlife offers a tangibly detailed portrait of a young life worth living. (Ages 13 and older)--Brangien DavisGrade 6 Up-Soto's twist on the emerging subgenre of narratives in the vein of Alice Sebold's The Lovely Bones (Little, Brown, 2002) offers a compelling character in the person of 17-year-old Chuy, murdered in the men's room of a dance hall the evening he plans to connect with the girl of his heart's desire. Unfortunately for both Chuy and readers, what happens after death is that the teen's once engaged and engaging spirit seems to dissipate along with his "ghost body." He floats around Fresno, CA, making seemingly random sightings of his murderer, local kids, and-only after a couple of days and at a time when his ghost body is beginning to dissolve limb by limb-other ghosts. He finds a new heartthrob in the form of a teen who has committed suicide and is befriended by the wise ghost of a transient whose life he tried to save. Grieving friends and family unknowingly are visited by Chuy, and he is startled to discover that his mother wants violent revenge for his death. This plethora of plot lines wafts across and past the landscape of a narrative as lacking in developed form as Chuy finds himself becoming. After a strong start, The Afterlife seems to become a series of brief images that drift off as though in a dream. Soto's simple and poetic language, leavened with Mexican Spanish with such care to context that the appended glossary is scarcely needed, is clear, but Chuy's ultimate destiny isn't.Francisca Goldsmith, Berkeley Public Library, CACopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Afterlife | [
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7,410 | 2 | Praise for the Green Light Readers: "A must-have for any family with a beginning reader.""--Boston Sunday Herald""You can't go wrong with adding several copies of these terrific books to your beginning-to-read collection.""--School Library Journal""A winner for the beginner.""--Booklist"Praise for the Green Light Readers: "A must-have for any family with a beginning reader."--Boston Sunday Herald"You can't go wrong with adding several copies of these terrific books to your beginning-to-read collection."--School Library Journal"A winner for the beginner."--BooklistPraise for the Green Light Readers: -A must-have for any family with a beginning reader.---Boston Sunday Herald-You can't go wrong with adding several copies of these terrific books to your beginning-to-read collection.---School Library Journal-A winner for the beginner.---BooklistDAVID McPHAIL is the creator of dozens of wonderful books, including several other Green Light Readers. He lives in New Hampshire.; Title: Rick Is Sick (Green Light Readers Level 1) | [
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7,411 | 1 | "A powerful tale of sacrifice and redemption."--School Library Journal (starred review)"Remarkable and original."--The Horn BookDIANE DUANE is the author of more then twenty science fiction and fantasy novels, including four other books in the Young Wizards series. Four of her Star Trek novels have been New York Times bestsellers. Ms. Duane lives in rural Ireland. ; Title: Deep Wizardry (The Young Wizards Series, Book 2) | [
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7,412 | 2 | Praise for the Green Light Readers: "A must-have for any family with a beginning reader."--Boston Sunday Herald"You can't go wrong with adding several copies of these terrific books to your beginning-to-read collection."--School Library Journal"A winner for the beginner."--BooklistNADINE BERNARD WESTCOTT has illustrated many picture books, including Hello Toes! Hello Feet! by Ann Whitford Paul, the Farmer Brown series by Teri Sloat, the Mrs. McNosh books by Sarah Weeks, and many adaptations of favorite children's songs such as I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly and Peanut Butter and Jelly. She lives on the island of Nantucket.; Title: Todd's Box (Green Light Readers Level 1) | [
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7,413 | 2 | Everyone loves Big Dog and Little Dog!"Pilkey's sweet, simple text and bright illustrations of mild-faced pooches . . . are an irresistible combination."--Publishers Weekly"Two canine buddies--one pint-size, one humongous--demonstrate the meaning of big and little as they eat, sleep, frolic, and make gentle mischief together in these warmhearted, amusing . . . books."--Parenting Magazine"The simple sentence structure and repetitive text [are] ideal for those just learning to read."--School Library Journal "Considered one of the most popular contemporary authors for readers in elementary school, (Dav Pilkey) is also regarded as a talented artist and inventive humorist as well as a subtle moralist. ...He underscores his works--even at their most outrageous--with a philosophy that emphasizes friendship, tolerance, and generosity and celebrates the triumph of the good-hearted." -The Educational Book & Media AssociationDav Pilkey is the Caldecott Honor Award-winning creator of more than 40 books for children.; Title: The Complete Adventures of Big Dog and Little Dog | [
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7,414 | 0 | PreSchool-Grade 2–Buoyant language and vivid artwork depict the excitement of the migration of Massive, hairy,/legendary woolly mammoths. The words flow smoothly, providing interesting bits of information about the animals within the rhymed framework: Come colder days, those mammoth herds/migrated south, just like the birds. Occasional humorous phrases (so mammoths packed their trunks and moved) add a lighthearted touch without detracting from the progression of the journey. Short refrains (Big and bulky,/huge and hulky,/wide and woolly mammoths!) break up the rhythm neatly and are especially lively when read aloud. Scratchboard-and-watercolor illustrations capture the creatures' majesty and the beautiful landscape of their trek. Thick black lines and stark whites are balanced by the luminous colors of sky, water, and snow. The composition of the spreads is varied to strong effect. A dramatic scene shows two grown males clashing, for example, while a page turn reveals a much less imposing pair of calves play fighting. Other visual highlights depict the prehistoric beasts swimming with snorkel-trunks up high, plodding past the bones of less-fortunate travelers, and finally emerging into green fields as They reached the south by winter's end.../then started heading north again! This successful mixture of rhyme, facts, and illustration, applied to a fascinating subject, will make this picture book a popular choice.–Steven Engelfried, Beaverton City Library, OR Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.K-Gr. 2. This handsome picture book features a poem about woolly mammoth migration and suitably large-scale illustrations on a series of wide, double-page spreads. The text describes a group of female mammoths and their young traveling south for the winter, reaching their destination only to turn around and begin their long trek back. Wheeler uses wordplay skillfully, her verse shows originality, and her introductory author's note indicates her familiarity with "the latest scientific research." However, her tendency to slip into a jocular tone makes the book an uneasy combination of fact, conjecture, and imagination. A line such as "Their menu had to be improved, / so mammoths packed their trunks and moved" may be clever, but it casts doubt on whether the book really belongs in the 500s. In any case, the beautifully composed scratchboard illustrations offer strong line work, subtle use of color, and a fine sense of what migrating mammoths may have looked like all those millennia ago. Carolyn PhelanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Mammoths on the Move | [
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7,415 | 2 | Alex Moran is a published children's author.; Title: What Day Is It? (Green Light Readers Level 1) | [
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7,416 | 2 | Susan Stevens Crummel has collaborated with Janet Stevens, her sister, on several picture books, including the The Little Red Pen; Help Me, Mr. Mutt!, Texas Bluebonnet winner Cook-a-Doodle-Doo!; and the Texas Bluebonnet nominee And The Dish Ran Away with the Spoon. A former teacher, she now writes children's books and makes author appearances at schools full-time. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas. Visit her online at susanstevenscrummel.com.; Title: Tumbleweed Stew (Green Light Readers Level 2) | [
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7,417 | 2 | THEODORE TAYLOR is the author of many award-winning middle grade and young adult novels, including The Bomb, Air Raid!--Pearl Harbor, and the modern classic The Cay, along with its prequel-sequel Timothy of the Cay. He lives in Laguna Beach, California.; Title: The Maldonado Miracle | [
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7,418 | 2 | LUCY FLOYD is the author of another Green Light Reader, Rabbit and Turtle Go to School. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.; Title: Rabbit and Turtle Go to School (Green Light Readers Level 1) | [
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7,419 | 2 | Product DescriptionNote from Jackie Urbanovic, illustrator of No Sleep for the Sheep!: Every picture book is a long process from idea to final art. As an illustrator, one of the things I have to think about is: what does this character look like? Remember, I had only author Karen Beaumont's words when I began. And if you look up "sheep photos" online, you'll see there are many types of sheep. Add in all the humorous possibilities, and what kind of character can be created seems endless!; Title: No Sleep for the Sheep! | [
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7,420 | 2 | Praise for the Green Light Readers: "A must-have for any family with a beginning reader."--Boston Sunday Herald"You can't go wrong with adding several copies of these terrific books to your beginning-to-read collection."--School Library Journal"A winner for the beginner."--BooklistROBERT MCKISSACK is the author of Itching and Twitching, which he cowrote with his mother, Patricia McKissack. He lives in Missouri.JOE CEPEDA has illustrated many books for children, including The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman by Darcy Pattison. He lives in Whittier, California.; Title: Try Your Best (Green Light Readers Level 2) | [
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7,421 | 0 | Praise for Back to School with Betsy:"Betsy and her friends ring true in every particular."--The New York Times Book ReviewCAROLYN HAYWOOD (1898-1990) was a native of Philadelphia. One of America's most popular authors of children's books, she published her first book, "B" Is for Betsy, in 1939, and wrote more than forty books in all. Many of her own childhood experiences can be found in her novels.; Title: Back to School with Betsy (Odyssey/Harcourt Young Classic) | [
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7,422 | 0 | Grade 2-6With selections from seven of Florian's successful collections of creature poetry, Omnibeasts is a treasure chest of wit and charm. The author weaves information into each poem, combining fun and fact. For example, "The caterpillar's brain is small/It only knows to eat and crawl." Flounders are described: "While waiting on/Their smooth white side/Below the sand/For food they hide,/Awaiting shrimp/And smaller fishes,/These flattish, mattish/Living dishes." Many of the poems are cleverly shaped to mirror their subjectsthe humps of a camel, a python's curl, salmon leaping upstream, and the quills of a porcupine. In addition, the verses are loaded with hilarious wordplay: "Orange newt./Orange you cute" and "Woodpeckers are peckuliar things." Combined with Florian's signature watercolors, many painted on paper bags, each short offering occupies its own spread. This book has enormous appeal for readers of many ages.Lee Bock, Glenbrook Elementary School, Pulaski, WI Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 1-4. This collection of poems and art, selected from the author's whimsical, pun-filled previous books, is longer than any of Florian's earlier works, but readers and listeners won't mind. His creativity is on display once again--from clever wordplay ("I am a cat of longhaired version. / A pet-igree that's known as purrrsian") to tricks with type, as in "The Porcupine," which features lines of text springing vertically from a creature's back as if they were spines. In the best selections, the art echoes the humor in the poetry. For example, Florian describes flounders metaphorically as "living dishes," then pictures one flanked by subtly shadowy silverware. Fans who already own the other books don't need this, but the varied, witty selection, comprising some of Florian's best work, is just right for libraries that can afford to buy only one volume. REVWRCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: omnibeasts: animal poems and paintings | [
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7,423 | 11 | "Gary Soto is an astute observer of the desires, fears, and foibles of children and teenagers going about the business of daily living. In these eleven vignettes featuring Mexican American families, the character portrayals are gentle; the tone is quiet and somewhat bittersweet; and respect for family is a consistent value. This illumination of the everyday will strike chords of recognition in readers of all ages." -- The Horn Book"[Soto's] sensitivity to young people's concerns and his ability to portray the world as it is perceived by children is nothing less than remarkable." Los Angeles Times Book Review "A fine collection of stories that offers a different cultural perspective about feelings common to all teenagers. Soto writes well and with tremendous insight into the process of growing up." The Boston GlobeGary 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: Baseball in April and Other Stories | [
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7,424 | 2 | Praise for Harcourt's Green Light Readers:"A must-have for any family with a beginning reader."--Boston Sunday Herald"You can't go wrong with adding several copies of these terrific books to your beginning-to-read collection."--School Library Journal"A winner for the beginner."--BooklistPAMELA PAPARONE has illustrated several popular picture books, including Wake Up and Goodnight by Charlotte Zolotow, The Little School Bus by Carol Roth, and Nobody Owns the Sky: The Story of "Brave Bessie" Coleman by Reeve Lindbergh. She lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.; Title: A Big Surprise (Green Light Readers Level 1) | [
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7,425 | 16 | Kipper and his little friend Arnold are on an alphabet search. It all starts when the young pig Arnold finds an ant. "Aa is for ant. And Arnold." Well, to be perfectly honest, it starts a little earlier, before the book even officially begins, when Kipper the pudgy brown dog tells a zebra, "We won't need you till much, much later." Throughout, as Kipper and Arnold find (and sometimes lose) a buzzing bumblebee, a caterpillar (actually, the caterpillar finds them), a duck, and a menagerie of other alphabetized critters, the earnestly eager zebra appears, ever hopeful that his day in the sun has arrived. "Nn is for No, not now!" Kipper tells him. After "Juice...And a bit of jam, too," "Splish! Splosh! Splash! And six squishy slugs," and V, which is "very, very hard" (when they can't find a volcano, they make a picture of one instead), the zebra asks one last time. "Is it my turn? Is it? Is it?" Kipper is happy to report, "Yy is for Yes!" The zebra stands proudly in the middle of the page, and everyone says, "Zz is for Zebra!"Mick Inkpen's enchanting Kipper stories can be found on TV's Nick Jr. and in his many picture books (Kipper, Kipper's Birthday, Kipper's Snowy Day, and lots more). This Alphabet Adventure, with its adorable details and witty subplots, is sure to win hordes of new fans. (Ages 2 to 5) --Emilie CoulterCreepy crawly critters and recurring jokes feature in this sprightly ABC tale. In a teaser, ahead of the title page, the eponymous pooch tells a zebra, "We won't need you till much, much later." Inkpen thus signals his plans to eschew a formulaic abecedarian approach and introduces the letters in inventive ways, giving his volume a rollicking spontaneity and a story line. In some cases, the author subtly slips the spotlighted letter into the narrative, which follows Kipper and his pig pal, Arnold, as they encounter bugs, animals and other objects, most of which Arnold places in a box (e.g., "He opened his box and put the interesting insect inside"). Other whimsical touches include the reemergence of creatures introduced on previous pages; inventive use of type (as on the spread introducing h, when the text forms an arc shaped around a hill); the intermittent appearance of the earnest zebra, who wants to know if it's his turn yet (to which Kipper replies, "No, not now!... You don't begin with N"); and one quite waggish omission: "Kipper couldn't think of anything beginning with K. Can you think of anything?" Yet likely the strongest selling point here is Inkpen's signature charming, childlike art, which offers endearing images of these expressive young animal characters at every turn. Adorable, breezy, clever, this is the alphabet book of choice. Ages 3-7. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Kipper's A to Z: An Alphabet Adventure | [
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7,426 | 2 | Praise for Green Light Readers: "A must-have for any family with a beginning reader."--Boston Sunday Herald "You can't go wrong with adding several copies of these terrific books to your beginning-to-read collection."--School Library Journal "A winner for the beginner."--BooklistANGELA SHELF MEDEARIS is a well-known reading consultant and the award-winning author of more than seventy books for children. She lives in Austin, Texas.LISA CAMPBELL ERNST has illustrated many picture books, including Sea, Sand, Me! by Patricia Hubbell and her own When Bluebell Sang and Zinnia and Dot. She lives in Kansas City, Missouri.; Title: Lucy's Quiet Book (Green Light Readers Level 2) | [
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7,427 | 13 | Praise for Hands: [star]"Ehlert works visual magic . . . This inventive effort deserves nothing less than a big hand."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Charming, creative, and unique, this vibrant title celebrates and nurtures the efforts of young artists . . . A hands-down choice for gift-giving."--School Library Journal"Children and adults will want to get their hands on this book . . . Once again, Ehlert makes us see simple, everyday objects anew."--Chicago TribuneLOIS EHLERT has created many celebrated picture books inspired by the world around her. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.; Title: Hands : Growing up to Be an Artist | [
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7,428 | 0 | Wesley Cartier is a published author of children's books.; Title: Marco's Run (Green Light Readers: All Levels) | [
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7,429 | 2 | [set star]"This is the boldest, brassiest garden book to hit the market, and what a delight."--"School Library Journal "(starred review)"A zesty introduction to vivid, abstract art. Both Ehlert's illustrationsand her basic instructions shed light and color on the simple pleasuresof gardening."--"Publishers Weekly"A fresh presentation of the gardening cycle with a joyful conclusion, and the added attraction of an easy and tasty recipe for vegetable soup on the flyleaf. --"School Library Journal""" Provides a healthy dose of completely digestible information on growing and nurturing living things. --"Publishers Weekly"""A fresh presentation of the gardening cycle with a joyful conclusion, and the added attraction of an easy and tasty recipe for vegetable soup on the flyleaf."--School Library Journal "Provides a healthy dose of completely digestible information on growing and nurturing living things."--Publishers WeeklyLOIS EHLERT has created many celebrated picture books inspired by the world around her. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.; Title: Growing Vegetable Soup | [
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7,430 | 2 | Praise for the Green Light Readers: "A must-have for any family with a beginning reader."--Boston Sunday Herald"You can't go wrong with adding several copies of these terrific books to your beginning-to-read collection."--School Library Journal"A winner for the beginner."--BooklistWONG HERBERT YEE is the illustrator of another Green Light Reader, Get That Pest! by Erin Douglas, as well as several picture books, including Fireman Small. He lives in Troy, Michigan.LAURA OVRESAT has illustrated many stories for educational publishers. She lives in Eaton Rapids, Michigan.; Title: Did You See Chip? (Green Light Readers Level 2) | [
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7,431 | 2 | PreS. Yolen has extended and amended her poem "Bears' Chairs" from The Three Bears Rhyme Book (1987) to create the text of this appealing picture book. "Some bears sit / in great big chairs, / great big chairs / for great big bears," it begins. Not only is the sound of the verse satisfying, the tone is also pleasing, with well-chosen words expressing a small child's--OK, a small bear's--point of view. And that tone is reflected in the artwork, too. Fresh and bright, the large-scale pictures combine pencil, paint, and collage elements to illustrate the everyday activities of a likable little bear family at home while including a few fun-to-notice details. As an antidote to the many saccharine picture books composed of sweet, drippy lines repeatedly reaffirming parental affection, this one offers a pleasing story in which love for children--or cubs--is simply an integral part of daily life. A great choice for reading aloud. Carolyn PhelanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reservedJANE YOLEN has written more than two hundred books for children and adults, including How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? and Grandma's Hurrying Child. She lives in Massachussetts.MELISSA SWEET has illustrated numerous picture books, including I Love You, Too by Eve Bunting, the books in the Pinky and Rex series, and Won't You Be My Kissaroo? She lives in Rockport, Maine.; Title: Baby Bear's Chairs (Golden Kite Awards) | [
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7,432 | 0 | Betsy Everitt graduated from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. Mean Soup was inspired by her own experiences on one very bad day in 1991.; Title: Popcorn (Green Light Readers Level 1) | [
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7,433 | 16 | ANTOINE DE SAINT-EXUPÉRY (1900-1944) was born in Lyons, France. He took his first flight at the age of eleven, and became a pilot at twenty-six. His writings include The Little Prince, Southern Mail, and Night Flight. In 1944, while serving with his French air squadron, he disappeared during a flight over the Mediterranean.; Title: Introducing the Little Prince: Board Book Gift Set | [
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7,434 | 2 | K-Gr 2-Mr. Putter and Tabby are back for their 20th (Harcourt, 2011) adventure in Cynthia Rylant's beloved beginning chapter book series. The crisp fall air and sound of a distant bell make Mr. Putter wistful about school. He devises a plan to get back into school by bringing his lazy cat Tabby and his amenable neighbor Mrs. Teaberry along with her mischievous dog Zeke in for show-and-tell. There's one hitch: the first-grade teacher and students are expecting the decidedly talentless Tabby and Zeke to perform tricks. The pets perform a single trick for the class, with disastrous results, but it's nothing an apology note and a batch of cupcakes can't repair. Narrator John McDonough's deep, regal voice is the perfect embodiment of Mr. Putter. He deftly conveys the mild emotions and ups and downs in the story. An entertaining tale.-Jennifer Verbrugge, Dakota County Library, Eagan, MN(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.; Title: Mr. Putter & Tabby Ring the Bell | [
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7,435 | 2 | K-Gr 3-Another winner from this creative team. Taking a nap is always a top priority for Mr. Putter and his cat. It occurs to him that maybe they should be a bit more active, so he goes to the basement, gets his baseball mitt, and decides to get more exercise. His friend Mrs. Teaberry and her dog, Zeke, have just the team for them to join. As the game progresses, Mr. Putter begins to question whether he has made the right decision. After all, he has problems with his knees and running is out of the question. Mrs. Teaberry is just the opposite; she's full of life and living it to the fullest. Their animals come along and are, of course, part of the high jinks that ensue. The artwork, done in pencil, watercolor, and gouache, is expressive and quite hilarious as Zeke wreaks havoc in the infield and makes an assist in the outfield. The five short chapters have a well-designed ratio of pictures to words. The text font is clean and clear, making this a good choice for advancing readers.-Janene Corbin, Rosebank Elementary School, Nashville, TN(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.When Mr. Putter and Mrs. Teaberry join an oldsters baseball team, Tabby (Mr. Putters cat) makes a contented benchwarmer, but Zeke (Mrs. Teaberrys dog) chases every hit ball, snatches it, and runs around in circles. Their teammates grumble until Zeke and Mr. Putter save the day. Rylants sympathetic characters work their usual magic, entertaining all ages with a text well suited to beginning readers. Meanwhile, Howard doubles the fun with amusing pencil, watercolor, and gouache illustrations that depict seasoned players as they round the bases in slow motion and attempt to field ground balls even when their knees are saying, No way. Grades K-2. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: Mr. Putter & Tabby Drop the Ball | [
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7,436 | 0 | ALEXEI TOLSTOY (1883-1945) was born and lived in Russia. He wrote several children's tales as well as poems, plays, and stories for adults.SCOTT GOTO has illustrated many books for children, including Heat Wave and Shoeshine Whittaker. He lives in Hawaii. ; Title: The Enormous Turnip | [
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7,437 | 0 | CAROLYN HAYWOOD (1898-1990) was a native of Philadelphia. One of America's most popular authors of children's books, she published her first book, "B" Is for Betsy, in 1939, and wrote more than forty books altogether. Many of her own childhood experiences can be found in her novels.; Title: Betsy and Billy | [
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7,438 | 13 | Grade 6-8–This is a fictionalized account of the inspiration for Degas's famous statue, The Little Dancer. Young Marie van Goethem and her two sisters are students at the Paris Opera Ballet. Their mother envisions this as their only hope to get out of their destitute life. The oldest sister, Antoinette, is soon being wined and dined by wealthy men who often pursue the young dancers. Marie, the responsible one, is trying to deal with her mother's alcoholism and care for her younger sister, Charlotte. When Degas chooses Marie to pose for his sculpture both in the nude and costumed, the extra money is only a temporary solution. Eventually Antoinette and Marie are dismissed from the Paris Opera for failing to adhere to the strict rules. Charlotte continues and, with Marie's support, succeeds. Marie finds contentment as she marries and finds joy in her younger sister's success. This is a fairly realistic look at the difficult lives of poor French girls who had few ways to escape their poverty and often discovered that the pursuit of their dreams was fraught with dangerous choices and obstacles. The introduction of Degas and Mary Cassatt enriches the historical interest of this well-written story. Marie's determination and resilience make her an appealing character, and her willingness to try to keep her family intact and support them through their difficulties is believable and admirable.–Carol Schene, Taunton Public Schools, MA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 6-9. In this historical novel, readers meet a character humbler than the noblewomen of Meyer's Young Royals series but iconic in her own way: the dancer who modeled for Degas' statuette Little Dancer--14 Years Old. Building on facts known about Marie van Goethem, Meyer imagines Marie as the most levelheaded of three sisters, Paris Opera dancers all. Marie vows never to sink to courtesanship, as her frivolous elder sister does, nor to abuse absinthe like her mother. By the time the sculpture is unveiled, four years after she models for Degas, her innocent dreams of stardom have been compromised by family obligations. Readers drawn to historical fiction for lavish, romantic costume drama more than gritty realism may find the story a bit harsh, but the novel scrupulously adheres to the "truth is beauty" philosophy that inspired Degas to sculpt a gangly, somber dancer and call it art. Phrases in French are smoothly integrated, and an author's note separates fact from fiction. A photo of the sculpture appears on the back of the jacket. Jennifer MattsonCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Marie, Dancing | [
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7,439 | 2 | Grade 1-4–Ugly Fish is big, mean, and not keen on sharing his space with others. Whenever new tank-mates arrive, he chases them around and then eats them. Once they're gone, he wishes that he had someone to play with and regrets his actions. However, wishes can be dangerous things, and soon Shiny Fish arrives on the scene. He is much larger than Ugly Fish and looks vaguely sharklike. Ugly Fish, lonely no more, proudly shows his new friend around the tank. Impressed, Shiny Fish decides he wants it all to himself, and, after a short chase, polishes off Ugly Fish with a burp. Edgy pen-and-ink, digitally colored cartoon illustrations perfectly complement the short text's dry and wicked humor. The comically exaggerated details within the sharp pictures prevent the plot from becoming too heavy. While not for the faint of heart, this book will appeal to many kids; they'll thoroughly enjoy its humor and shock value.–Julie Roach, Cambridge Public Library, MA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Author Kara LaReau has also worked as a children's book editor.  ; Title: Ugly Fish | [
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7,440 | 0 | Grade 6-9-Infused with rhetoric that is as meaningful today as it was two generations ago, this young teen's account of a life-changing summer not only opens a window to history, but also displays Nolan's brilliant gift for crafting profoundly appealing protagonists. Increasingly resentful of her forced role as the dim, responsible one in her gifted, well-to-do New York family, Esther acts out with increasing bitterness in a struggle to earn some respect and elbow room. Her rebellion begins to gain traction after King-Roy, the 18-year-old African-American son of her mother's childhood friend, travels up from Alabama to escape accusations that he murdered a white man. As he becomes a radicalized, tough-talking supporter of Malcolm X and the Nation of Islam, Esther counters by studying the words of James Baldwin, Dr. King, and Mahatma Gandhi-and finds an epiphany in Gandhi's challenge to be the change we want to see in the world. In the end, Esther's family is persuaded by her passion to join her in the famous 1963 march in Washington, DC, and King-Roy heads back home in the wake of uglier events. What sets Esther apart from everyone else in the story-and most readers for that matter-is her ability to see the differences between her own expectations and those that are imposed from outside. Her genuineness is not only wholly admirable, but it also drives King-Roy and her parents crazy, adding a leavening of humor to her narrative's powerful mix of triumph and tragedy.-John Peters, New York Public Library Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 6-9. Overshadowed by perfect siblings and saddled with a reputation as a slow, stubborn, late bloomer, 14-year-old Esther expects the summer of 1963 to be life-changing. Her hopes are fulfilled when her parents offer a room in their Westchester, New York, mansion to an African American refugee from southern racial violence, whom some call a murderer, others a "victim of prejudice and circumstance." Recently introduced to the militant teachings of Malcolm X, 18-year-old King-Ray Johnson chafes at fraternizing with "white devils," but Esther's dogged overtures eventually result in a tentative, turbulent bond. Throughout, Nolan sharply evokes the questioning of a white teen suddenly shaken "awake to the world," whose romantic notions are challenged by perspectives forged from generations of persecution: "They're smiling out their faces," King-Ray says of northern whites, "but they're still nailing you to the wall every which way they can." Despite several overplayed plot elements, idealistic readers will relate to fierce Esther's determination to join the March on Washington and realize positive change, even as the powerful, troubling conclusion resists sentimental solutions. Jennifer MattsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: A Summer of Kings | [
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7,441 | 0 | Grade 1-3In this addition to the series, Iris's grandfather becomes her substitute teacher for two days. She is proud to be his special helper on his first day and she relishes the attention she gets from the other students, who think he is great fun. The second day, however, she feels slighted when Grandpa chooses someone else and pouts when he pays attention to her classmates. In a talk with him, the girl is able to express her feelings; that and an after-school ice cream set things right. Children will relate to Iris's feelings and be satisfied by the ending. Warm, energetic pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations perfectly capture the characters' emotions. Another satisfying installment in this series for newly independent readers.Melinda Piehler, Sawgrass Elementary School, Sunrise, FL Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 1-3. In the eighth chapter book in a popular series, the focus is on Iris' school and family. Iris tells Grandpa all about school and her great teacher, Miss Cherry, while he tells her stories about when he was a teacher. Then Miss Cherry gets sick, and the class gets a substitute--who turns out to be Grandpa. The first day Iris is proud, but the next day, when she has to share him with the other kids, she is jealous. The simple dialogue says a lot, and the scenario about seeing a relative in a new role will touch a chord with young readers. Davenier's relaxed pen-and-ink and watercolor artwork is wonderfully expressive, with Iris scowling on one page and then, at the end, laughing with the beloved grandfather she knows is still hers. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Iris and Walter and the Substitute Teacher | [
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7,442 | 0 | "This tale of treachery comes alive under [Rinaldi's] pen."--Kirkus ReviewsANN 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: Finishing Becca: A Story About Peggy Shippen And Benedict Arnold (Great Episodes) | [
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7,443 | 0 | "Sensitive, intuitive, restrained . . . will take its place with the books that endure."--Saturday Review"Written with rare intuition and pictured with warm sympathy and charm."--The Horn Book"No young person . . . will ever forget it."--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 Hundred Dresses | [
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7,444 | 0 | From Carolyn Haywood, author of the beloved Betsy series, here are four more classics for young readers. These adorable stories of childhood adventures are as fresh today as when they were written more than a half century ago. And now, thanks to dynamic new covers, they're ready to charm a whole new generation of readers.Penny's name is really William, but when he was adopted as a baby, he had hair the color of a new copper penny. Adopted or not, Penny decides to prove his friend Patsy wrong when she says he doesn't truly have a family!Book Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 4/1/2005Pages: 160Reading Level: Age 6 and Up; Title: Here's a Penny (Odyssey/Harcourt Young Classic) | [
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7,445 | 2 | PreS. First published in 1984 with exquisite pen-and-ink illustrations in black and white, McPhail's small picture book has now been hand colored by John O'Connor in soft-toned watercolors that add gentle warmth without in any way detracting from the simple words and lively, detailed images of the two sisters together. The essence is in the body language, captured by McPhail's delicate cross-hatching, and each page is an idyllic scenario of the girls playing, talking, disagreeing, competing--but always close and loving. The older girl is protective; the little one is full of mischief. But whether they're baking cookies, dressing up in old-fashioned bonnets, or petting a horse, they love each other. For a new generation of sisters, the situations are timeless. Even if the library has the original book, this new one will be a welcome addition. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved"An exuberant celebration of sisterhood."--Booklist; Title: Sisters | [
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7,446 | 18 | Praise for the English edition: tkKATHLEEN KRULL is well known for her innovative, award-winning nonfiction for young readers. She lives in San Diego, California. YUYI MORALES is a picture book illustrator, puppet maker, former host of a Spanish-language storytelling radio show, and Brazilian folk dancer. A native of Mexico, she now lives in San Francisco, California.; Title: Cosechando esperanza: La historia de César Chávez (Spanish Edition) | [
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7,447 | 11 | PreSchool-Grade 2–Another delightful offering about the famous American traveler introduced in The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman (Harcourt, 2003). Here, the wooden gentleman was heading toward the West Coast, but seems to have disappeared. Two months without a word prods his creator, Uncle Ray, and his niece, Tameka, to get help from Paige Hall, a newspaper reporter. After two more weeks without a sighting, Uncle Ray hires Imogene Poplar, private investigator, to track the fellow down. With the aid of concerned citizens, Imogene is close on Oliver's trail, but is always a bit too late to catch up with him. The travels take the pair separately through New York City; Hershey, PA; Chicago, and Sioux Falls, SD. Postcards, letters, and newspaper articles relate Imogene's experiences, while the full-spread, oil-over-acrylic paintings deftly convey the memorable events along the way. Humorous details throughout highlight the adventure, and the burgeoning romance between Uncle Ray and Paige makes an interesting subplot. Key cities and the direction of the journey are cited on the endpapers. The delightful conclusion neatly reunites the cast of characters, culminating in a most satisfying tale.–Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.K-Gr. 2. Oliver K. Woodman is on the road again in this jaunty sequel to Pattison and Cepeda's earlier collaboration, The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman (2003). But this time Oliver is being shadowed by the indefatigable Imogene Poplar, a private detective made--like her quarry--of wood. As in the first book, children have an opportunity to follow the twists and turns on the respective journeys through a series of notes and letters sent by folks who have helped one or the other of the travelers. This makes for a highly episodic and, frankly, not very dramatic story, but Cepeda's witty, double-page pictures more than make up for deficiencies in the text, and the luscious colors in his oil palette look good enough to eat. Geography teachers will welcome the endpaper maps of the U.S. that chart Imogene and Oliver's journey. Michael CartCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Searching for Oliver K. Woodman | [
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7,448 | 1 | Praise for Dogzilla and Kat Kong: "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)"Considered one of the most popular contemporary authors for readers in elementary school, (Dav Pilkey) is also regarded as a talented artist and inventive humorist as well as a subtle moralist. ...He underscores his works--even at their most outrageous--with a philosophy that emphasizes friendship, tolerance, and generosity and celebrates the triumph of the good-hearted." -The Educational Book & Media AssociationDav Pilkey is the Caldecott Honor Award-winning creator of more than 40 books for children.; Title: Dogzilla (digest) | [
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7,449 | 2 | DAVID McPHAIL is the creator of dozens of wonderful books, including Big Brown Bear's Up and Down Day, Sisters, and Mole Music, a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year. He lives in New Hampshire. www.davidmcphail.com; Title: Just Clowning Around: Two Stories | [
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7,450 | 2 | PreS-Gr. 2. With spare, elemental words and just a few sentences per page, this reprint of a 1997 title captures a boy's universal longing for a solitary space of his own. Newly formatted as a Green Light Reader, the story, with its simple, rhythmic words, is perfectly paced for emerging readers, and McPhail's delicately colored drawings nicely capture Nicholas' frustration and then delight after his family uses a blanket to make a private space for him. Preliterate kids will need help with the closing activity, which encourages them to think about what and where they like to play. Also suggest Amada Irma Perez's My Very Own Room (2000), another story about kids in crowded houses seeking places of their own. Gillian EngbergCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reservedPraise for the Green Light Readers: "A must-have for any family with a beginning reader."--Boston Sunday Herald "You can't go wrong with adding several copies of these terrific books to your beginning-to-read collection."--School Library Journal "A winner for the beginner."--Booklist; Title: A Place for Nicholas (Green Light Readers Level 2) | [
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7,451 | 0 | "Within this enticing collection is material enough to bring sighs of satisfaction from confirmed unicorn lovers and make converts of skeptical newcomers."--School Library Journal"Richly satisfying in scope and quality."--BooklistBRUCE 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 Unicorn Treasury: Stories, Poems, and Unicorn Lore (Magic Carpet Books) | [
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7,452 | 2 | Grade 4-6Using the highly successful format introduced in Regarding the Fountain (Avon, 1998), Klise offers readers another punny tale about the kids at Geyser Creek Middle School. In preparation for a conference that will be held at his school, Principal Russ re-hires Florence Waters to renovate the bathrooms in the basement. She enlists the help of the children attending summer school, who discover that the school was built on the site of the Geyser Creek Bath and Spas. They find more than just the spa during their summer, including escaped convicts and buried artifacts. The tale is told exclusively through heavily illustrated letters, memos, newspaper articles, and police reports, and it includes multiple subplots that are tied up neatly at the end. Puns and bathroom humor are rampant in this clever, funny romp. A must for fans of the series.Wendy Woodfill, Hennepin County Library, Minnetonka, MN Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Principal Russ wants to clean up Geyser Creek Middle School's dilapidated bathrooms before an upcoming conference, but plans go awry when more pressing issues arise: two convicts are on the loose; Chef Angelo's marriage to Angel Fisch may be on the rocks; an international crime ring seems to have a local connection; and the bathrooms may be more than they appear. Students are busy with summer internships, but thanks to their savvy, persistent detective work, the multiple difficulties are overcome. Told through letters, articles, and cartoonlike illustrations, the fourth book in Klise's series, which began with Regarding the Fountain (1998), is another witty, delightful novel with a colorful cast of characters, multiple mix-ups, and mayhem, intertwined with a history of bathrooms stretching back to Roman times, including their uses as social spaces and even galleries. Puns abound, and there are a few bathroom jokes, though nothing really crass enough to compromise an entertaining novel that celebrates community and history. Shelle RosenfeldCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Regarding the Bathrooms: A Privy to the Past | [
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7,453 | 1 | Grade 3 Up–A charming modern fable. Avon the snail's voracious reading convinces him that having an adventure is the key to a happy life so he sets out on a journey with his new friend, Edward the ant. In a series of very short chapters, the two travel–at a snail's pace–the length of a branch, meeting another snail, a caterpillar, a worm, a cricket, a salamander, and a mouse (whom Edward and Avon are sure is a dragon in disguise). Many insights unfold: "here" and "there" are not much different; while getting lost is easy, it's finding one's self that's hard; whether rushing or going slowly, one still arrives; and it is important to look at the world with one's heart and not just with one's eyes. The book is full of plays on "beginning" and "end." Until Avon and Edward help the worm, he is unsure which is his front and which is his back, and is doomed to a life without end. When they reach the end of the branch, are they actually at the end of the sky and the beginning of the branch? Avon and Edward turn around and head back, coming to a house that looks magically like Avon's own. The friends decide to live together in this magic castle. And so, true to the book's title, the beginning of their friendship ends. Whimsical pen-and-ink sketches add much to this wise little book. It's perfect for reading and discussing.–Connie Tyrrell Burns, Mahoney Middle School, South Portland, ME Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 2-4. Avon the Snail is a reader, so he knows that everyone leaves on a journey to find adventure. When he laves on his quest, he takes along Edward the Ant, and the friends find a dragon (in disguise, of course) as they travel from here to there, and discover that the end of the branch they are on is the beginning of the sky. With Tusa's occasional, expressive pencil drawings, this small chapter book seems part warm Frog-and-Toad-type friendship tale and part gentle farce. Young grade-schoolers will enjoy the slapstick with the small creatures; older ones will have fun with the wordplay (Father is stuck at home writing about fast food for Readers Digestion) and the situations (in a letter to his friend Avon writes about what he's doing--writing to his friend). Best of all is the fun with the heroic quest of leaving home to find home. A story that begs to be read aloud; even kindergartners will enjoy it. Hazel RochmanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The End of the Beginning: Being the Adventures of a Small Snail (and an Even Smaller Ant) | [
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7,454 | 2 | URSULA K. LE GUIN was born in Berkeley, California, in 1929, and passed away in Portland, Oregon, in 2018. She published over sixty books of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, childrens literature, and translation. She was the recipient of a National Book Award, six Hugo and five Nebula awards, and was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters.; Title: Very Far Away from Anywhere Else | [
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7,455 | 13 | Ehlert (Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf) returns to one of her favorite themes—the rainbow beauty of autumn leaves—for this refreshing riff on leaf peeping and collecting. A narrator recalls the Leaf Man that used to live nearby but recently blew away with the wind. "He left no travel plans." From that breezy beginning, the narrator imagines the different flight patterns the Leaf Man may have followed "past the chickens, toward the marsh,... over the prairie meadows,... past the spotted cows," and punctuates the lyrical text with an occasional refrain ( "a Leaf Man's got to go where the wind blows"). All the while, Ehlert sparks her foliage flight of fancy with her snazzy leaf collages. Fiery maple, brown mottled catalpa and bright yellow ginko leaves take the shape of various animals and objects on each spread. The boldly colored background papers, of varying texture, make the leaves pop. And, in the type of clever book design for which Ehlert is known, the pages are die-cut and/or patchworked at the top to create a rolling, flowing effect throughout. Endpapers serve as a labeled field guide to leaf varieties and an author's note expresses Ehlert's passion for her subject, and describes her art technique. After this visual feast, young nature lovers are sure to look with fresh eyes as they walk through the woods. Ages 4-8. (Sept.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 3–Ehlert combines vivid collage artwork, effulgent colors, and an inventive design to create an eye-catching picture book. With a body made of fallen leaves and acorns for eyes, Leaf Man takes off from a backyard and flutters away on the breeze, meandering past animals, over fields of fall vegetables, above waterways, and across prairie meadows. The text suggests a range of possible destinations, along with the refrain, Well, a Leaf Man's got to go where the wind blows. Finally, readers are encouraged to listen for a rustle in the leaves and maybe find a Leaf Man of their own to take home. From ducks to pumpkins to fish, all of the objects described are fashioned out of life-size leaves of various shapes, sizes, and hues and set against backgrounds of textured paper. The die-cut pages curve and bend across the top edge, suggesting undulating mountains set against a sky-blue backdrop. The various leaves and seeds are identified on the endpapers. While the story is simple, the artwork is dazzling, and the book's concept will inspire nature walks, art projects, and curiosity about the changing seasons.–Joy Fleishhacker, School Library Journal Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Leaf Man | [
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7,456 | 15 | PreSchool-Grade 2—A single snowflake on a midnight-blue marbled background ushers readers into this quiet celebration of snow that "comes softly in the night like a quiet friend" or falls so "heavy [it buries] cars up to their noses." In brief, lyrical text, Rylant states that snow helps us notice "the delicate limbs of trees" and "the light falling from a lamppost." It brings the delight of making snow angels and sledding and returning home to enjoy a warm drink. She urges readers to savor the phenomenon, for it remains only briefly. Stringer's acrylic paintings make use of small boxed scenes, full and three-quarter spreads, or full-page pictures framed in white, to display a world of snow-filled wonders. Varying perspectives help readers come up close to a group of multiethnic children gazing longingly at the flakes falling outside their classroom window and then view them from above as, clad in their puffy winter gear, they are finally released to cavort in its depths. There are interior views of a grandparent and child enjoying cozy activities at home and exterior scenes of the two enjoying a walk as twilight bathes the snow in pink hues. This is a gentle gem while Uri Shulevitz's Snow (Farrar, 2004) is a livelier treatment of the topic.—Marianne Saccardi, formerly at Norwalk Community College, CT Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* Snow is not an uncommon subject in picture books, but few have both the grace and exuberance of this lovely collaboration featuring Rylants evocative words and Stringers entrancing paintings. This celebration looks at snow in all its permutations and considers the effects it has on those the flakes fall upon. Is the best snow the snow that comes softly in the night . . . the snow that brings you peace? Perhaps its the heavy snow that sends you home from school, or the delicate fall that makes you notice the lace on trees. The artwork, whether oversize pictures of children at play, cozy household vignettes, or double-page spreads so packed with snow readers will want to reach in and make a snowball, is full of joy. Yet even in the midst of all this happiness, Rylant reminds readers that nothing lasts forever except memories. Fortunately, children will have this book in hand so they can experience the pleasure of a wintry day even after the snow is gone and the world has turned a soft green. Preschool-Grade 2. --Ilene Cooper; Title: Snow | [
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7,457 | 0 | Praise for the Green Light Readers: "A winner for the beginner."--"Booklist" "A must-have for any family with a beginning reader."--"Boston Sunday Herald" "You can't go wrong with adding several copies of these terrific books to your beginning-to-read collection."--"School Library Journal"Praise for the Green Light Readers: "A winner for the beginner."--Booklist "A must-have for any family with a beginning reader."--Boston Sunday Herald "You can't go wrong with adding several copies of these terrific books to your beginning-to-read collection."--School Library JournalJOUNG UN KIM has illustrated several picture books, including What Do You Dream? by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel, Sumi's First Day of School Ever by Soyung Pak, and one previous Green Light Reader, Why the Frog Has Big Eyes by Betsy Franco. She lives in Anaheim, California.; Title: Sid's Surprise (Green Light Readers Level 1) | [
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7,458 | 2 | *Starred Review* PreS-K. The words are minimal in this exuberant holiday title that explains the extraordinary care and effort Santa puts into his work. It's the images that will truly delight. On each spread, multiple pencil-and-gouache pictures show Santa preparing for the holidays: listening to kids rattle off present requests, taking notes and researching each child, testing and selecting toys. The disparity between the deadpan voice and the energetic, absurd pictures creates perfect comedy: "He finds the best toys in the whole world. He makes sure they are fun to play with," read the straightforward words next to a stream of small pictures showing Santa, clad in outrageously patterned britches and red high-tops, twirling hula hoops around his ample belly, performing somersaults on trampolines, tucking bottles into baby dolls' mouths, and gleefully testing out a unicycle and a pogo stick. As in Rollercoaster (2003), Frazee creates extraordinarily expressive characters and a strong sense of motion in her winsome scenes. Children eagerly anticipating Christmas will thoroughly enjoy this rowdy holiday celebration and its behind-the-scenes, personalized look at a diligent, devoted Santa, who, working alone (there are no elves or a Mrs. Claus in this telling), "gives the exact right toy to the exact right kid, 99.9% of the time . . . no one is perfect. Not even Santa Claus." Gillian EngbergCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved"Extraordinarily expressive . . . children . . . will thoroughly enjoy this rowdy holiday celebration." (Booklist 2005-11-01)"He tests mechanical toys, bonds with stuffed animals, wraps everything and then carefully selects the right toy for every child." (Kirkus Reviews 2005-11-01)"Frazee takes a peek into all of St. Nick''s thorough - but oh, so fun - work..." (Publishers Weekly 2005-09-26)"A master at creating scenes and moods, ... readers will want to explore repeatedly." (School Library Journal 2005-10-01)"Effortlessly clever . . . Frazee delivers the exact right book for the exact right season." (The Horn Book Magazine); Title: Santa Claus the World's Number One Toy Expert | [
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7,459 | 0 | "A must-read for adrenaline junkies."--VOYA"Ingold captures the momentum of a wildfire."--Publishers WeeklyJEANETTE INGOLD is the author of several acclaimed novels, including Pictures, 1918 and Airfield. She lives and writes in Montana.; Title: The Big Burn | [
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7,460 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1-Basic beginning vocabulary is repeated in this easy-to-read rhyme about different kinds of sheep. Children will quickly catch on to the repetitive phrase, "But where is the green sheep?" until they reach the conclusion, where the green sheep is found asleep. Font size is "schoolbook" large and black. White space is prevalent, giving a clear, crisp look to the pages. Horacek's simple, ink-and-watercolor illustrations feature the frolicking sheep basking in the sun, skiing down a slide, playing in a band, etc.; their facial features show their antics as they sing joyously in the rain or shake at the base of the swimming pool's high dive. A welcome addition to the year's flock of easy-readers.-Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS. "Here's the blue sheep. / And here is the red sheep. / Here is the bath sheep. / And here is the bed sheep. / But where is the green sheep?" Little ones will bounce with anticipation as the simple yet clever text takes them to visit one sheep and then another. The green sheep, however, is nowhere to be seen until the final spread, where he is found under a very green bush, fast asleep. Until the lost sheep turns up, children will have fun with the other sheep that make an appearance and perhaps, unbeknownst to them, also get lessons in colors and comparisons (the near sheep, the far sheep). In this neat and satisfying wedding of text and art, the squat, square format uses wool-white backgrounds to display much of the amusing pen-and-watercolor pictures. As for the sheep themselves, Horacek has concocted simply lined happy animals, whose wool is indicated by dozens of curlicues. Laughs and interactive play will ensue among readers and listeners, alone or in groups. Ilene CooperCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Where Is the Green Sheep? (Horn Book Fanfare List (Awards)) | [
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7,461 | 2 | PreSchool-KThis follow-up to Baby Bears Chairs (Harcourt, 2005) is a sweetly illustrated poem about a cubs passion for books. Baby Bear loves to be read to, and from morning until bedtime, he convinces a loved one to share a tale or two. He and his ever-present stuffed bee listen with rapt attention, and sometimes he returns the favor by reading a wordless book aloud. Rhyming couplets reveal a day in the life of this much-cherished cub as his parents and older brother indulge his delight in the written word. Mixed-media and collage illustrations create a warm and comfortable world filled with honey gathering, fishing, eating, and relaxing, pastimes that are all accompanied by books. Plaids, checks, stripes, and polka dots decorate the clothing and household of this happy family. Piled-up volumes are found on tabletops, the front porch, shelves, and even the hammock. The charming double-page pictures are large enough to share with groups, and the rhymes will engage listeners.Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Baby Bear's Books | [
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7,462 | 0 | "The author of the popular 'Betsy' books has written another quite as charming."--School Library JournalCAROLYN HAYWOOD (1898-1990) was a native of Philadelphia. One of America's most popular authors of children's books, she published her first book, "B" Is for Betsy, in 1939, and wrote more than forty books in all. Many of her own childhood experiences can be found in her novels.; Title: Primrose Day (Odyssey/Harcourt Young Classic) | [
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7,463 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2–Mr. Putter and his cat, Tabby, live next to helpful Mrs. Teaberry and her dog, Zeke. Because she is always cooking for him, Mr. Putter decides that he will serve tea at her new knitting club. Things go wrong when Tabby runs away with the end of a ball of yarn attached to a sweater that's been seven months in the making, and Zeke runs off with part of a guest's vegetable-covered hat. Mr. Putter must then use all his charm to calm the ladies, but they have the last laugh. As in previous titles, Rylant writes in a clear voice and uses simple sentences and easy vocabulary. Howard's funny colored pencil, watercolor, and gouache drawings catch the emotional presence of each character and the animals' antics. Another successful addition to a popular series.–Kathleen Pavin, Purdy Elementary School Library, Fort Atkinson, WI Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.CYNTHIA RYLANT is the acclaimed author of more than a 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 Bubba and Beau series by Kathi Appelt. He has also written and illustrated five picture books of his own. He lives in New York City.; Title: Mr. Putter & Tabby Spin the Yarn | [
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7,464 | 2 | Praise for the Green Light Readers:"A winner for the beginner."--Booklist"A must-have for any family with a beginning reader."--Boston Sunday Herald"You can't go wrong with adding several copies of these terrific books to your beginning-to-read collection."--School Library JournalHOLLY KELLER has illustrated many popular science picture books, including Growing Like Me by Anne Rockwell and Air Is All Around You by Franklyn M. Branley, as well as several Green Light Readers. She lives in New Haven, Connecticut.; Title: The Hat (Green Light Readers Level 1) | [
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7,465 | 0 | "With their zest for life and kind regard for one another, the endearing Mr. and Mrs. Green are sure to acquire more and more fans among newly independent readers." - School Library JournalWho wants to spend the day with a couple of grownup, married alligators?Answer: Every kid you know . . . [More Mr. and Mrs. Green] sparkles with humor."--The BulletinKEITH 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: More Mr. and Mrs. Green | [
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7,466 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1–This tale lacks the simplicity and tight plotting that have made Walsh's previous books so successful. Pell and Henry find a seagull feather and decide to return it. Their trip to find the owner leads them along the seashore where they have a series of short adventures and meet some seaside dwellers. Finally, they reach the bird, who thanks them for the return of his now-broken feather and gives them plumes of their own. After playing with them, they decide to find their way home. The meandering plot, while extremely childlike, lacks momentum, some of the phrasing is awkward, and the ending is abrupt. The final page includes a picture of shells and the question: Can you find these shells in Henry and Pell's story?, implying a search-and-find game, which may be the only motivation for repeated readings. Walsh's appealing hamsters and the backgrounds in her signature cut-paper collages are easy on the eye, yet curiously static. The bright colors, interesting textures, and speckled rocks are pleasing to look at, and readers will learn about seaside animals along the way. Unfortunately, the story feels overburdened and is less than satisfying.–Amy Lilien-Harper, The Ferguson Library, Stamford, CT Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.ELLEN STOLL WALSH is the author and illustrator of many award-winning early concept books for young children, including Mouse Paint, Mouse Count, and the Dot and Jabber trilogy. She lives near Rochester, New York.; Title: Hamsters to the Rescue | [
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7,467 | 13 | Grade 1-5–Using a lively version of the children's song This Old Man, this book introduces famous African-American jazz musicians as it counts to nine. Louis Armstrong is number 1. This jazz man, he plays one,/He plays rhythm with his thumb,/With a Snap! Snap! Snazzy-snap!/Give the man a hand,/This jazz man scats with the band. The illustrations give clues to the performers, and the end matter has a biographical sketch for each one. In the final spread, all of the musicians are together, taking bows: These jazz men make one great band! The energetic collage illustrations introduce the action by picturing bold striped curtains encompassing an empty stage set up with jazz instruments; each performer's subsequent spread has striped borders. Onomatopoeic words spill across the pages in imitation of the music's sounds. The book is fun for jazz aficionados and neophytes alike. Children will enjoy the sounds and illustrations and sing along without needing to know more.–Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Ehrhardt moves the traditional counting chant "This Old Man" to the jazz club in this infectious, rhythmic offering. Each page features a different jazz musician who plays "rhythm with his thumb," makes "music with his shoes," and so on. The rhyming text scans with a smooth, toe-tapping tempo that's nicely extended by the colorful, mixed-media images, arranged in compositions that have their own staccato beat. Bars of striped color slide across page edges, and stylized African American musicians, rendered in geometric shapes and textured prints, send up "notes that rise to heaven." Children will want to shout along with the scat-cat rhythms ("Beedle-di-Bop! Bebop!") that replace the original chant's "paddy-whack" refrain and are printed in colorful letters that punctuate the artwork. This will appeal most to preschoolers and kindergarteners, but older children will appreciate the closing section, which reveals that the featured musicians represent real-life jazz legends, including Charles Mingus and Charlie Parker. A short biography of each is appended. A welcome introduction to the world of jazz. Gillian EngbergCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: This Jazz Man | [
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7,468 | 0 | THEODORE TAYLOR (1921-2006), an award-winning author of many books for young people, was particularlyknown for fast-paced, exciting adventure novels. His books include the bestseller The Cay, Timothy of the Cay, The Bomb, Air Raid--Pearl Harbor!, Ice Drift, The Maldonado Miracle, and The Weirdo, an Edgar Award winner for Best Young Adult Mystery.; Title: Teetoncey and Ben O'Neal (Cape Hatteras Trilogy) | [
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7,469 | 2 | Carolyn Meyer's Young Royals series continues with Doomed Queen Anne, based on the tragic events of Anne Boleyn's life. Told in the first person, Meyer's novel sensitively portrays Boleyn's childhood (at 13, she declared she would one day be Queen of England) through to the moments before her infamous end: death by beheading. Ages 12-up.Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.Grade 6-9-A novel, told in first person, about the unfortunate Anne Boleyn. In this account of her short life, she seems to have had no other real interest outside of her burning ambition to marry the king. Anne comes across as self-centered, selfish, and sometimes shrill. Since she makes no attempt to hide her efforts to win Henry's affection, she makes many enemies in the royal court, not the least of whom is young Princess Mary. Her eventual imprisonment in the tower of London on false charges and her subsequent beheading are described in the final chapter and a brief epilogue. Given the brevity of Anne's life and its single-minded focus, Meyer does an acceptable job of telling her story and steering a discreet course through the ins and outs of Henry's many sexual relationships. However, the epilogue reads like an afterthought and gives little information about how much of the book is true and about the major characters in the aftermath of Anne's execution. Still, middle-school girls will enjoy this portrait of the doomed queen, and it offers yet another perspective on the intricate relationships among members of Henry's royal family, his followers, and his enemies.Bruce Anne Shook, Mendenhall Middle School, Greensboro, NCCopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.; Title: Doomed Queen Anne: A Young Royals Book | [
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7,470 | 0 | "The single finest novel ever written for children of about ages 9 to 13."--School Library Journal"Read it, read it!"--The Horn Book"Extraordinary and unforgettable."--Chicago TribuneANNE HOLM (1922-1998) was born in Denmark, and she began her writing career as a journalist. I Am David was originally published--under the title David--in Denmark, where it became a million-copy bestseller and received numerous awards.; Title: I Am David | [
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7,471 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2Poor Mr. Putter! Once again, he is persuaded to go along with one of Mrs. Teaberry's crazy ideas. In this installment, she wants him to go to a cooking class focusing on 100 ways to cook beans. However, all Mr. Putter wants is a strawberry soda with a cherry on top. Zeke, Mrs. Teaberry's unpredictable bulldog, and Tabby accompany the couple to the class. Once it begins, Mr. Putter begins to snore standing up. Zeke is snacking on a granola bar he finds in someone's handbag just as its owner sticks her hand in. Mayhem breaks out, tables are overturned, the chef faints, and beans fly everywhere. This hilarious story is told with a minimal text that's perfect for beginning readers. Brightly colored cartoons of the animals' antics and the characters' expressions expand the humor.Nancy Baumann, Indian Paintbrush Elementary, Laramie, WY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Mr. Putter & Tabby Spill the Beans | [
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7,472 | 2 | Grade 4-6Readers with patience, and perhaps a penchant for detail, may appreciate this latest offering from the author and illustrator of Regarding the Fountain (Avon, 1998) and Regarding the Sink (Harcourt, 2004). While the principal is simply looking for someone to trim some trees at Geyser Creek Middle School, a misunderstanding and clever rhetorical spin-offs take readers on a winding journey that includes every leafy pun imaginable. Add an Italian chef and a marriage proposal, and you have a one-of-a-kind plot waiting for that unique reader willing to take the time to unravel this clever book. Each page is painstakingly laid out in scrapbook form as the story unfolds with letters, newspaper columns, even packing envelopes. Some children may find the variety of wacky fonts and page styles difficult to navigate, and the quaint cover depicting a large party taking place under a tree does nothing to add to the book's appeal.Cheryl Ashton, Amherst Public Library, OH Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 4-6. Told through letters, newspaper articles, illustrations, and class projects, and filled with humor and whimsical characters, Klise's follow-up to Regarding the^BFountain (1998) and^B Regarding the Sink (2004) is both fun and informative.^B Geyser Creek Middle School's principal wants to trim or cut down the school's trees, but some students want to save them, especially after learning about their benefits and their importance to area history. In the meantime, romance blooms in unexpected places and a rivalry develops between local restaurateurs, dividing loyalties and inspiring contention between men and women, girls and boys. Fortunately, unexpected events and revelations heal rifts and save both friendships and the trees. Witty wordplay abounds--from characters' names (Justin Case) to tree puns ("Leaf the trees alone")--and Klise incorporates interesting facts about trees and researching genealogy and history. Kids will enjoy the peppy, multiformat read and like the diverse characters. Shelle RosenfeldCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Regarding the Trees: A Splintered Saga Rooted in Secrets | [
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7,473 | 1 | Kindergarten-Grade 3–This zany, rhyming, cumulative tale is carefully designed, humorously detailed, and appropriately silly. It starts and ends with a tree and features a colorful array of first woodland, and then escaped circus creatures that take up residence in its branches. A new font, including hand-lettering, announces each new arrival. Paintings created in oils and mixed media portray a jumble of animals cavorting across the pages, testing viewers' memory and visual skills. Budding artists and sophisticated fans of search-and-find books.–Debbie Stewart Hoskins, Grand Rapids Public Library, MI Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.ADAM REX has illustrated several books for children, including The Dirty Cowboy by Amy Timberlake, which won a Golden Kite award, and the Lucy Rose series by Katy Kelly. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.; Title: Tree-Ring Circus | [
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7,474 | 2 | Praise for Harcourt's Green Light Readers: "A must-have for any family with a beginning reader."--Boston Sunday Herald"You can't go wrong with adding several copies of these terrific books to your beginning-to-read collection."--School Library Journal"A winner for the beginner."--Booklist; Title: Sam and the Bag (Green Light Readers Level 1) | [
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7,475 | 13 | Kindergarten-Grade 2–Jack was asleep, but something wakes him up. Jack has a mission. But what is it? What looks like a flying radio has advised him to recover the famous painting, which has been stolen by two crooked crooks who seem to want nothing more than to paint a mustache on her. This story draws inspiration from spy stories and old-time radio serials. It's full of secret-agent gadgets, rhetorical questions, and some outrageously dangerous situations. The comic illustrations, done with acrylic paints, strike an effective balance between mock gravity and overt silliness. The plot may be the book's weakest part. As the events unfold, they verge on seeming random rather than inspired. While some readers may be amused, others will be confused. An interesting endnote describes an actual theft of the Mona Lisa. All in all, a fun but nonessential purchase.–Lauralyn Persson, Wilmette Public Library, IL Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.MEGHAN McCARTHY has written and illustrated several other bright, bold, and funny books for children, including Show Dog, an IRA-CBC Children's Choice, and The Adventures of Patty and the Big Red Bus. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. ; Title: Steal Back the Mona Lisa! | [
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7,476 | 5 | Praise for Passager:[star] "A stark, poignant, and absorbing tale . . . Promises to be an outstanding trilogy."--School Library Journal (starred review)"A worthy introduction to Arthurian legend . . . Moving."--The Horn BookPraise for Hobby:"Challenging and ambitious . . . Hobby has quiet beauty and strong imagery."--BooklistPraise for Merlin:"Leaves the reader hungry for more . . . Great reading."--American BooksellerABA's Pick of the ListsJANE YOLEN has written more than two hundred books for children and adults, including Sword of the Rightful King: A Novel of King Arthur. She lives in western Massachusetts and Scotland.; Title: Young Merlin Trilogy Pa | [
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7,477 | 13 | Grade 2-4A boy affectionately called Happy Feet sits in his father's shoeshine shop in Harlem and listens to the story of the night he was born in 1926. On that same night, the doors opened across the street at the famous Savoy Ballroom, one of the first venues where blacks and whites could dance together. Twistmouth himself knocked on the door, asking the cost of a premium shine. No charge,' I told him, it's jelly on the cuff.' Well then, alligator,' he said, are your boots laced?' And he ticketed us both across the street to the head of the line. The story captures the mood and language of Harlem in the '20s and '30s, and introduces some of the famous faces at the Savoy, including Twistmouth George Ganaway, Musclehead Frank Manning, Big Bea, and others who invented dance steps that became famous in the swing era. Lewis's rich-toned watercolors bleed in and out of focus for the dancing scenes, transmitting excitement and joy. When folk are swinging,' Whitey sings, ain't nobody better than nobody! Salt and pepperequals! Cats and chicksequals! Everybody just coming to dance.' Happy Feet takes a backseat to the characters in his father's story, serving really as a framing device; it works fine for this charming, brief tale that makes a dramatic read-aloud introduction to swing and the Savoy.Nina Lindsay, Oakland Public Library, CA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.K-Gr. 3. In the mid-1930s, a boy sits in Pop's Shoeshine Shop in Harlem and listens to his father recall the amazing night when the boy was born: March 12, 1926, opening night at the Savoy Ballroom across the street. The story is told on two parallel, nostalgic planes. The first is the shoeshine shop, where famed dancers Long-Legged George and Whitey come in for a shine as the boy listens to the story and watches the line grow in front of the Savoy. The second is the same shop in 1926, when "Twistmouth himself" took the father across to the newly opened dance palace, where he danced joyfully until joining his wife back at home for the birth of their son. Told from the boy's point of view, the story is brought to life through Lewis' beautifully lit, expressive watercolor paintings. The appended author's note includes information about the Savoy Ballroom and the Lindy Hop as well as brief biographies of five famous dancers from the early period of the dance club. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Happy Feet: The Savoy Ballroom Lindy Hoppers and Me | [
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7,478 | 13 | Starred Review. Kindergarten-Grade 2Told from the points of view of various anthropomorphic articles of clothing, these poems will give readers a new perspective on getting dressed. Tanya's old T-shirt doesn't understand the shabby treatment it receivesit didn't shrink, Tanya grew. "I live in a bucket shoved under a stair./They call me a dust rag! I don't think it's fair." Bertie's shoelaces explain why they like to hang loose. Emily's frilly undies seem to enjoy getting a little extra exposure. And Bob's bicycle helmet lives to protect Bob. "I've got him covered./I'm on the job." Mathers's signature-style mice, bears, and alligators model these self-possessed garments. Playful spreads and spot art suit the small, snappy verses beautifully. This whimsical little volume will make a delightful addition to poetry collections.Julie Roach, Cambridge Public Library, MA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.". . . these creatures have personality, exuberance and high style that perfectly match the verses. Loads of fun."--Kirkus, starred review"From delicately comical to downright funny, the art perfectly reflects the contagiously rhythmic, playful verse. Made for sharing, and worth learning by heart, too."--Horn Book, starred review". . . these poems will give readers a new perspective on getting dressed . . . Playful spreads and spot art suit the small, snappy verses beautifully. This whimsical little volume will make a delightful addition to poetry collections."--School Library Journal, starred review"The whimsical illustrations pair perfectly with the wittiness of the text, and the whole is a clever and original poetic treat."--Booklist, starred review. . . enjoyable sound effects . . . Tone varies from sturdy support of Bobs Bicycle Helmet . . . to the playfulness of Wandas Swimsuit . . . the extraordinary precision of Mathers [sic] delicate brush strokes result in collagelike textures and crisp solidity . . . sure to tickle youngsters.--The Bulletin"Here's a match made in children's-book Heaven: esteemed poet Schertle (All You Need for a Snowman) and Mathers, the artist behind the Lottie's World (the charming chicken) books . . . Full of surprises, perhaps a sniffle, and plenty of cheer ("Everybody clap your hands,/ everybody shout,/ Bill's got his jacket on,/ LET'S GO OUT!"), this one will be in constant demand."--PW Shelf Awareness; Title: Button Up!: Wrinkled Rhymes | [
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7,479 | 2 | "Dramatic and energetic . . . This is a universal story that testifies to life rising from the ashes."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"One can't help respecting Bunting for the sensitivity she brings to issues like war, poverty, race, and immigration."--The New York Times Book Review"Compassionate, sobering, hopeful, and wise."--Child Magazine"Against the story's grim backdrop, hopeful themes prevail."--Los Angeles TimesEVE BUNTING is the author of many acclaimed books for young readers, including the Caldecott Medal--winning Smoky Night. She lives in Southern California.PETER SYLVADA's first picture book, A Symphony of Whales, won the Christopher Medal and was named a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year and a Smithsonian Magazine Notable Book for Children. He lives in Cardiff, California. ; Title: Gleam and Glow | [
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7,480 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2 The adventurous reptiles from Dinosailors (Harcourt, 2003) are back, this time boarding a train as foreshadowed in the ending of the previous adventure. The stage is set by the endpapers, which depict the dinocrew: the Stegosaurus is the conductor, the T. rex is the porter, etc. Engineer Brachiosaurus is appropriately clad in striped overalls and denim cap. After loading the train, the dinosaurs are ready for action, yet a series of misadventures awaits. Too heavy, they dinopush and later jetty the dinofreight. After happily soaring through a tunnel, they enjoy the roller-coaster dinoride until they have a harrowing incident with a missing bridge, leaving them dinoflying into a lake. The crew returns home for hugs, vowing never to board a train again. The final pages show the creatures looking curiously at a plane. Though there is perhaps an overabundance of dinowords, children will delight in them. The rollicking, rhyming text is great for reading aloud. Fine's playful, colorful dinosaurs are remarkably expressive and full of child appeal. The large scale of the book and the dynamic, dramatic quality of the pictures make it well suited for storytime sharing. And with such subject matter dinosaurs and trains who could go too far wrong? Although similar to John Steven Gurney's Dinosaur Train (HarperCollins, 2002), this book will be welcome in many collections. Robin L. Gibson, Granville Parent Cooperative Preschool, OH Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.K-Gr. 2. The brightly hued, energetic saurian gang that tumbled eagerly atop a steam train at the end of Dinosailors (2003) find further peril and excitement in this rollicking continuation. It's a slow trip up the mountain, but a wild careen down: "A dark and narrow dinotunnel / Sucks and spits them through its funnel. / Out the shoot [sic] and down the slide, / A roller-coaster dinoride!" Though the outing ends in disaster at a washed-out bridge, young fans--particularly those who have already ridden on John Steven Gurney's Dinosaur Train (2002)--will happily join Fine's full-size, naturalistically rendered dinosaurs for the ride. And what's next? "We'll never take another train. . . . / But how about a dinoplane?" John PetersCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: All Aboard the Dinotrain | [
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7,481 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2—When readers meet Mouse, he is furious. First he is "hopping mad," but expert Hare informs him that he is not hopping properly and shows him the correct moves. On the animated spreads that follow, Bear, Bobcat, and Hedgehog demonstrate how to be "stomping," "screaming," and "rolling-around-on-the ground" mad. However, each time Mouse tries to imitate them, he finds himself sprawled in a mud puddle. It is not until he is "standing-still mad" and none of the others can best his motionless stance that he begins to feel better. Through playful language and expressive watercolors with colored pencil and ink, this story about anger management proves to be both entertaining and therapeutic. Just like the heroine in Molly Bang's When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry… (Scholastic, 1999), Mouse finds his own way through his ire and, in the process, may help a few youngsters get a handle on their own.—Rachel G. Payne, Brooklyn Public Library, NY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved."Urban unfurls the gentle ‘be true to yourself’ moral perfectly, with plenty of funny dialogue, overplayed reaction and the enduring appeal of the tiny hero. Cole’s terrific watercolors reflect Mouse’s emotional growth in spreads and spots brimming with movement. Who knew standing still could be so dramatic? Well-pitched for preschoolers just learning social skills, this would be equally excellent for family reading, classrooms and storytimes."--Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review “Through playful language and expressive watercolors with colored pencil and ink, this story about anger management proves to be both entertaining and therapeutic. . . . Mouse finds his own way through his ire and, in the process, may help a few youngsters get a handle on their own.”—School Library Journal; Title: Mouse Was Mad | [
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7,482 | 0 | THEODORE TAYLOR (1921-2006), an award-winning author of many books for young people, was particularlyknown for fast-paced, exciting adventure novels. His books include the bestseller The Cay, Timothy of the Cay, The Bomb, Air Raid--Pearl Harbor!, Ice Drift, The Maldonado Miracle, and The Weirdo, an Edgar Award winner for Best Young Adult Mystery.; Title: Teetoncey (Cape Hatteras Trilogy, No.1) | [
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7,483 | 2 | Praise for the Green Light Readers:"A must-have for any family with a beginning reader."--Boston Sunday Herald"You can't go wrong with adding several copies of these terrific books to your beginning-to-read collection."--School Library Journal"A winner for the beginner."--BooklistTRICIA TUSA has illustrated several picture books, including Mrs. Spitzer's Garden by Edith Pattou; The End of the Beginning by Avi; and her own Maebelle's Suitcase and Camilla's New Hairdo, which was a Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year. She lives in Galisteo, New Mexico.; Title: Jan Has a Doll (Green Light Readers Level 1) | [
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7,485 | 15 | This large-format book looks at astronomy through the magnifying, clarifying lens of poetry. Each broad double-page spread features a short, accessible poem about a subject such as the sun, each of its planets, a comet, a constellation, or the universe, set within an impressive painting. A concrete poem entitled "a galaxy" is a curling spiral of words set against the midnight-blue sky and surrounded by other galaxies. Stamped type, cutout pages, collage elements with printed papers, and sweeping brushstrokes all figure prominently in the expressive collage artwork, which ably illustrates the verse. The last pages carry "A Galactic Glossary" with a paragraph on the topic of each poem, followed by a list of books and Web sites. Florian's ode to Pluto matter-of-factly notes its demoted status, but even better is his pithy poem on Jupiter: "Jupiter's jumbo, / Gigantic, / Immense, / So wide / Side to side, / But gaseous, not dense. / With some sixteen moons / It's plainly prolific-- / So super-dupiter / Jupiterrific!" Read this aloud. Carolyn PhelanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved* Nothing gladdens the heart of believers of good poetry for children more than a new collection by Florian. . . . This one literally sings the music of the spheres. . . . In both language and artwork, Florian strikes the perfect balance between grandeur and whimsy. --School Library Journal 7/1/07 (starred) (School Library Journal 2007-07-01)The poet-painters latest book brings warm wit to the outermost reaches of cold, dark space. . . . Florians illustrations depict the marvels of space with luminous texture and detail.--The New York Times Book Review (The New York Times Book Review 2007-06-03); Title: Comets, Stars, the Moon, and Mars: Space Poems and Paintings | [
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7,486 | 0 | "This is one of Mr. Steele's best books, an engrossing, realistic story of a Tennessee mountain boy who, during the Civil War, comes to realize that war is terrible no matter where one's sympathies lie."--Publishers WeeklyWILLIAM O. STEELE (1917-1979) published thirty-nine books over his long career, many of them award winners. A native of Franklin, Tennessee, he set many of his historical adventures in the hills and valleys where he grew up.; Title: The Perilous Road (Odyssey Classics (Odyssey Classics)) | [
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7,487 | 2 | Grade 4-6–Ten-year-old twins Wally and Cheyenne are on the run again. In the first book, they were placed in the horrid Jolly Days Orphanage after their father died in a mysterious porta-potty accident. There they ate horrid gruel and did nasty chores (bodily fluid humor is big in this series) until they were adopted by two giant ants. The twins escaped and went back to Jolly Days. In this second volume, the Onts come back looking for them, so the Shluffmuffin siblings hit the road and hide out in the scummy Dripping Fang Forest. This series has shaped up to be Lemony Snicket carried a few steps further, to the point where–to most adults–it becomes disgusting and tragic, especially when the twins learn who the decaying zombie following them might be (hint: think porta-potty). Strictly for fans of hardcore middle-grade horror.–Walter Minkel, New York Public Library Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 4-6. This second book in the Secrets of the Dripping Fang series follows the 10-year-old Schluffmuffin twins into the Cincinnati swamps, where they continue to stay one step ahead of the evil Mandible sisters and encounter a strange, horrible zombie who turns out to be someone they know. The book unfolds like a funny version of a child's worst nightmare, with chase scenes broken up by strange, silly characters. There's also plenty of gross humor and fantasy, with everything delivered in kid-friendly dialogue and short chapters, which will capture the attention of reluctant readers. Illustrations not seen. Nancy KimCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Secrets of Dripping Fang, Book Two: Treachery and Betrayal at Jolly Days | [
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7,488 | 15 | "This exuberantly glowing book will make readers want to go out and slap in some puddles."--Kirkus Reviews"The pictures bring a child's world up close as they evoke the sights and sensations of the day. The illustrations work smoothly with the text to make this a most effective picture book for reading aloud."--Booklist"A welcome addition for any library . . . A great choice whether read aloud or alone on a rainy day."--School Library JournalMARY LYN RAY has written many books for children, including Pumpkins, illustrated by Barry Root. She lives in South Danbury, New Hampshire.LAUREN STRINGER is the illustrator of Scarecrow by Cynthia Rylant and Mary Lyn Ray's Mud, which won the Minnesota Book Award. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.; Title: Red Rubber Boot Day | [
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7,489 | 2 | Grade 3-5When Howard tries to steal the eggs that were just laid near Goose Pond, he is caught by the old woman who protects them. She is rumored to be a witch, but Howard has no reason to believe this is true until she turns him into a goose in order to teach him a lesson. The only way in which he can reverse the curse is to perform three good deeds, which is much harder than he first suspects. Vande Velde uses her usual subtle humor to show what it might be like to be a boy stuck in a goose's body. Kids will get a kick out of seeing how Howard goes about getting his deeds accomplished; nothing happens the way he thinks it will. This is a good naughty-boy-makes-good book for reluctant or easy-chapter-book readers. It's clear, uncomplicated, and entertaining, and Vande Velde manages to offer a message without being too pedantic.Carly B. Wiskoff, Great Neck Library, NY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 3-5. When a local witch sees the boy Howard stealing eggs from the geese that she tends, she decides that he needs a lesson--and she changes him, fittingly, into a goose. Correctly discerning that Howard rarely thinks of others, the witch refuses to return him to human form until he has done three good deeds. Howard's learning to be a goose is almost a full-time job, and it comes with unexpected, occasionally poignant setbacks, such as when his friends don't recognize him. Of course, Howard fumes, frets, and schemes to get around the curse, but he eventually stumbles into a good deed and feels the pleasure of doing right, if only briefly. Although Howard doesn't change dramatically, by the close of his uncomfortable lesson he has begun to think more about those around him--both the human and the feathered kind. With well-spaced print, plenty of dialogue, a strong dose of humor, and more invention than many books written at this level, this goose tale is a nicely accomplished, entertaining read, with strong potential for reading aloud to younger children. Kathleen OdeanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Three Good Deeds | [
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7,490 | 2 | "Bold . . . deeply felt and often compelling."--Kirkus Reviews"Brilliantly rendered."--Booklist"Page-turning."--VOYAHAN NOLAN has won many awards for her teen fiction, including the National Book Award for Dancing on the Edge. She lives in New England.; Title: If I Should Die Before I Wake | [
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7,491 | 2 | Grade 4-6In this sequel to Regarding the Fountain (HarperCollins, 1998), Florence Waters, the artist who designed the school fountain, is needed to design a new cafeteria sink, but she is missing. Finding her becomes the focus of the sixth-grade class from Geyser Creek Middle School in Missouri. A U.S. Senator, the principal's rich mother, Chinese Sinkiang Blinking Spotted Suckerfish, big business, and beans all play a role in this mystery that eventually leads to a class trip to China. The story is conveyed through letters, student drawings and poems, advertisements, e-mails, school assignments, facsimiles, stock reports, newspaper articles, a variety of other kinds of documents, and cartoons. Each page is designed to look like the kind of document it represents. Piecing the story and clues together is satisfying. Introduce this book to savvy readers who are ready for the jump to a clever, unconventional reading experience.Jean Gaffney, Dayton and Montgomery County Public Library, Miamisburg, OH Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 3-5. The cast, dynamic format, and some of the same plot elements that appeared in the Klise sisters' Regarding the Fountain (1998) enjoy a reprise here. This time, Geyser Creek Middle School's principal isn't pleased with the sixth-grade's enthusiasm for reconnecting with fountain-designer Florence Waters to help resolve the school's need for a cafeteria sink. While the kids attempt to contact Ms. Waters and grow increasingly concerned about her silence, the reader has an opportunity to sift through the newspaper accounts about evil Senator MOM and other stories that have a bearing on Ms. Waters. The subplot concerning the principal's e-mail attempts to get his staff to cease communication^B via nonelectronic means will amuse adults more than kids, but the array of nicely designed documentation (sketches, handwritten cards, etc.) and the twist at the end of the story will keep many young bibliophiles content. Francisca GoldsmithCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Regarding the Sink: Where, Oh Where, Did Waters Go? | [
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7,492 | 2 | Grade 1-3–Two siblings are supposed to be settling down to sleep, but their imaginations run wild. Big brother increases his sister's mounting anxiety with dodgy reassurances such as, It's okay that you're small and weak/Be smart! Just make a high-pitched Shrieeek/I've seen a teeny demon frighten/the biggest, meanest, greenest titan. She replies: Demons? Oh no, not demons! In rhyming verse, he slyly details how he would scare away such intruders as goblins, giants, and skeletons. His teasing has little sis cowering behind the covers until their fuming dad appears. McCauley's mixed-media illustrations feature dark, atmospheric backgrounds. Pointy-toothed werewolves cast eerie shadows on the bedroom wall, and a giant's foot has nightmarish proportions. This slightly spooky title offers lots of bewitching fun.–Linda Ludke, London Public Library, Ontario, Canada Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved...a strong read-aloud with just the right amount of spookiness... perfect for Halloween. ---Kirkus ReviewThis spooky title offers lots of bewitching fun --School Library JournalGood for a scream aloud, read aloud, howling good time. --Nick Jr Family Magazine; Title: Oh No, Not Ghosts! | [
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7,493 | 2 | PreS In this warm and engaging picture book, a routine visit to the grocery store becomes an exciting outing. Children will love the retro illustrations done in watercolors and colored ink and brimming with delightful details, while adults will identify with the difficulty of keeping small children entertained and contained during a mundane shopping expedition. Spanish terms are scattered throughout the rhyming text, with a glossary included at the end of the book. English-only and bilingual readers will enjoy the bouncing rhythm and buoyant illustrations. The book is a great choice for storytime or one-on-one reading. Melissa Christy Buron, Epps Island Elementary, Houston, TX Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* K-Gr. 2. Introducing a young child to Spanish has never been as attractive as in this shopping romp. Mama is headed to the grocery store (the supermercado), but bebe has to come along. That slows things down, but heightens the fun. Every child (and parent) will identify with what comes next, as Mama tries to grab what she needs while bebe follows his own agenda. The text carefully incorporates Spanish words into the rhyming text: "Bebe in the shopping cart, high in the seat, / looks around for a dulce--a sweet." Almost all the words can be understood from the context or from the pictures--and oh, what pictures! Using gouache, watercolors, colored inks, and pencils, Salerno evokes the hip, retro style of 1950s cartoon-style advertisements to introduce an attractive young mother, hair swinging in a ponytail, and her adorable baby. Placed against the white background of the grocery store, the shoppers and products blossom in fruity pinks, red, yellows, and greens. Salerno is also a master at getting motion into his pictures, and his spreads rumble and tumble. A glossary completes the delightful package, but most kids will find the Spanish easy to comprehend. Fantastico! Ilene CooperCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Bebe Goes Shopping | [
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7,494 | 11 | Gary 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: Neighborhood Odes | [
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7,495 | 1 | Starred Review. Kindergarten-Grade 3Pauline Poulet reveals all in this tale of adventure. After hearing the farmer plotting to put her in a chicken pie, the plucky hen escapes her dreary life of doing nothing but laying eggs and winds up in a scary wood. She outfoxes the fox chasing her, and her new motto is born: "Pauline, Prevail!" But things get worse when she falls into the river and is picked up by pirate cats; she barely escapes the bloodthirsty ship's cook and, after a slight problem with a hot-air balloon and a kite, she lands safely in a petting zoo, where she takes up residence happily ever after. Slack's digital mixed-media illustrations are wacky and cartoonish, and the text ripples with big, impressive words befitting the exaggerated nature of Pauline's adventures: "I navigate high altitudes,/an aeronaut with fortitude./Above me burns a blaze of stars,/below the view blurs fast and far." Language-arts teachers will have a field day with this one, and the tone and zany sensibilities of the story and pictures are a perfect match for the funny bones of an early elementary audience.Kathleen Kelly MacMillan, Carroll County Public Library, MD Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Pauline Poulet is a frantic little bird with a perilous life that includes escapes from boredom, frying pans, foxes, pirates, and typhoons. The pace of this hen's hyperbolic storytelling is so fast that the text careens past occasional forced rhymes, rhythms, and even reason. The digital mixed-media illustrations ably exaggerate the tall-tale elements of the story. Slack's saturated palette is enhanced by the use of highlights and shadows to emphasize specific visual elements--rolling eyes and mobile mouths express the personalities of the players, from poulet to pirate. Images and text are used together to balance the compositions, and vigorous, emphatic use of line adds energy to each spread. A variety of typefaces and exclamatory text in an assortment of colors and sizes adds to the rollicking humor of Pauline's perils. The lengthy text may slow down some readers, but the art is strong enough to pick them up and carry them along. Janice Del NegroCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: My Life as a Chicken | [
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7,496 | 2 | Death is a way of life for the Snowberger family, since they run a funeral parlor out of their Mississippi home with the motto "We live to serve." Still, when 94-year-old Great-great-aunt Florentine Snowberger dies in the vegetable garden, no one can truly be prepared, even though she'd been bidding "good night and good-bye" to the family every night since she turned 90. Florentine's death is hard on 10-year-old Comfort, since the two were so close, even co-writing the Fantastic (and Fun) Funeral Food for Family and Friends. It's no surprise, then, when the annoyingly overwrought emotional displays of her young cousin Peach Shuggars and the sudden iciness of her alleged best friend Declaration Johnson send Comfort over the edge. Thank goodness for her shaggy "feel-good" dog Dismay who can eradicate all bad feelings with a single slobbery lick.When a dangerous flash flood comes to Snapfinger on the day of Florentine's funeral, Comfort learns again that life is full of surprises, good and bad, and that, ultimately, it's just good to be alive. This warm, witty novel, told in Comfort's voice (and a mix of letters, recipes, articles, and helpful hints), celebrates the joys of family, of prune bread, of freshly sharpened pencils, and of "each little bird that sings." The fairly constant philosophizing about life and death, the unusual character names (Tidings, Comfort, Joy), and the narrator's oft-precocious voice may fray a nerve or two, but readers will find more than enough humor and good old-fashioned storytelling here to make up for it. (Ages 8 to 12) --Karin SnelsonGrade 4-6–"I come from a family with a lot of dead people." So begins this narrative by 10-year-old Comfort Snowberger, who prides herself on taking death in stride–after all, her family owns and operates the funeral parlor in the small town of Snapfinger, MS. Then loss hits closer to home, first with the death of Great-uncle Edisto and, a few months later, with Great-great-aunt Florentine. During a storm on the way to the cemetery, flooding causes an accident involving Comfort; her irritating, emotional cousin, Peach; and her beloved dog, Dismay, who drowns. Interspersed throughout is the story of the girl's changing relationship with her friend Declaration Johnson, who seems to be dropping her. Comfort writes and submits "Life Notices" (as opposed to Death Notices) to the Aurora County News, along with such items as her "Top Ten Tips for First-rate Funeral Behavior" ("This is not a good time to remind the family that the deceased owes you money"), and, for friends, a recipe or two. Sensitive, funny, and occasionally impatient, Comfort is a wholly sympathetic protagonist who learns that emotions may not be as easy to control as she had assumed. While the book is a bit too long and some of the Southern eccentricity wears thin, this is a deeply felt novel.–Lauralyn Persson, Wilmette Public Library, IL; Title: Each Little Bird That Sings (Golden Kite Honors) | [
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7,497 | 2 | URSULA K. LE GUIN was born in Berkeley, California, in 1929, and passed away in Portland, Oregon, in 2018. She published over sixty books of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, childrens literature, and translation. She was the recipient of a National Book Award, six Hugo and five Nebula awards, and was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters.; Title: Gifts (Annals of the Western Shore) | [
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7,498 | 2 | "Stirs the imagination . . . Striking."--"Booklist" "A storytime natural, daytime or bedtime."--"The Bulletin" "Will lull even the most stubborn children to sleep."--"School Library Journal""Stirs the imagination . . . Striking."--Booklist"A storytime natural, daytime or bedtime."--The Bulletin"Will lull even the most stubborn children to sleep."--School Library Journal; Title: Good Night, Mr. Night | [
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7,499 | 13 | Grade 1–3—Little Rat comes from a musical family and wants to learn an instrument of her own. After hearing other kids playing melodious notes on the violin, she is determined to do the same. To play the violin well, however, requires a lot of practice. With the help of Kitty, a tutor, Little Rat begins to make beautiful music. Kids will be able to relate to Little Rat's impatience with practicing and find many moments humorous. The jewel-toned watercolor-and-gouache artwork will help keep readers engaged. A realistic and meaningful look at the satisfying results of hard work and perseverance.—Erika Qualls, Ela Area Public Library District, Lake Zurich, IL Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.* "In the third easy-reader collaboration from this mother-daughter team (Little Rat Sets Sail, rev. 7/02; Little Rat Rides, rev. 5/04), the small, determined heroine takes on a new challenge: violin lessons. Of course, Little Rat's dream of making beautiful music on the first try is quickly dashed. Her teacher (a stern-faced rabbit wearing a pince nez and Birkenstocks) hears some potential, but Little Rat avoids practicing because it's "BORING." When Kitty, an older student, tutors her, Little Rat starts to improve, finally buckling down when she's given a chance to take part in a recital. Bang-Campbell's text is divided into eight short chapters and sets a matter-of-fact tone that allows her flashes of humor to shine more brightly. For the most part, the text is upstaged by Bang's stunning illustrations, which go way beyond the obligatory visual clues needed for an early reader. Deep jewel-toned colors provide a rich counterpart to the homely settings and the drabness of the rats' fur. Both text and art make seemingly incongruous situations (such as a small rat cleaning a huge litter box) completely believable by treating their subjects with respect. Bang's spot-on visual representation of music is worth special note, particularly the scratchy beginner sounds Little Rat makes on her violin, shown as a jumble of dark jagged lines. In the end, Little Rat discovers the joy of making real music while the reader basks in an elegantly orchestrated mother-daughter duet." (starred review) (The Horn Book Magazine); Title: Little Rat Makes Music | [] | Train |
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