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8,300 | 5 | Garth Williams was a prolific illustrator of Golden Books. His illustrations have brought to life Charlottes Web, Mister Dog, Home for a Bunny, Stuart Little, and many other childrens classics.; Title: Golden Books Treasury of Elves and Fairies | [
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8,301 | 1 | Book #4 I'M TOO FOND OF MY FUR!When my old friend Professor von Volt called to ask for help, I agreed immediately--even though it meant trekking halfway around the world to Mouse Everest! The trip was long and dangerous. I almost froze my tail off along the way. And then I was kidnapped by a yeti! Yes, it was truly an amazing adventure . . .Book #5 FOUR MICE DEEP IN THE JUNGLEI have never been a brave mouse . . . but lately, my fears were taking over my life! So Thea and Trap decided to cure me. They dragged me away on an airplane (I'm afraid of flying!) all the way to the jungle. There I was forced to eat bug soup, climb trees as tall as skyscrapers, swim in raging rivers, and even wrangle snakes. How would a 'fraidy mouse like me every survive?Book #6 PAWS OFF, CHEDDARFACE!Holey cheese, it was strange! Rodents kept telling me I'd done things I had not memory of. Was I going crazy? Had the cheese finally slipped off my cracker? No, I soon discovered the truth: There was a Geronimo look-a-like going around, pretending to be me! Worst of all, he was trying to take of The Rodent's Gazette! I had to get that greedy impostor's paws off my newspaper, but how?From the Cassette edition.GERONIMO STILTON is an adventure-loving mouse who runs a newspaper.From the Cassette edition.; Title: Geronimo Stilton: Books 4-6: #4: I'm Too Fond of My Fur; #5: Four Mice Deep in the Jungle; #6: Paws Off, Cheddarface! | [
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8,302 | 5 | Text: English (translation) Original Language: French; Title: The Snow Queen and Other Tales | [
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8,303 | 2 | Book #1: ANYONE BUT MEKatie Carew is fed up. Everything keeps going wrong. If only she could be anyone but herself! But Katie has to be careful what she wished for . . . it just might come true!Book #2: OUT TO LUNCHKatie wished she could be someone else. But she never thought it would come true! It was bad enough being the class hamster . . . could it possibly get any worse? Who will she turn into next?Book #3: OH, BABY!When Katie turns into her best friend Suzanne's baby sister, Heather, things are bad enough. But when Katie, as Heather, speaks to Suzanne, Suzanne things that her baby sister is a genius! How will Katie ever explain to Suzanne that it wasn't really Heather doing the talking, without spilling her big secret?Book #4: GIRLS DON'T HAVE COOTIESKatie's best friend Jeremy and the other boys from Class 3A have decided that all girls have cooties. but when Katie finds herself in Jeremy's shoes--really--she tries to reunite the boys and the girls. Will Katie's plan work? Or will it just be one huge mess?NANCY KRULIK is the author of more than 150 books for children and young adults, including the New York Times bestseller Leonardo DiCaprio: A Biography. She lives in Manhattan with her husband, composer Daniel Burwasser, and their two children.; Title: Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo: Books 1 and 2: Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo #1: Anyone But Me; Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo #2: Out to Lunch! | [
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8,304 | 5 | Unusually strong colors and bold design give this pop-up pair a distinct edge on the competition. Told from the point of view of the hero-a curious white mouse that appears on every spread-the rhyming tales within are the essence of simplicity: the creature "sneak[s] down the steps of the great pharaoh's tomb" in Mummy, and "sneak[s] in the castle one dark stormy night" in the Knight. Sabuda (Saint Valentine; A Christmas Alphabet) uses blocks of color-in electric shades of pink, yellow and indigo-and jazzy geometric patterns that mesh perfectly with the forceful, jutting pop-ups. Particularly striking are "the knight's newest trophy," a menacing, sharp-toothed dragon, and the concluding Mummy image, a 3-D mummy wearing "a mask made of gold." (Here, as on Knight's final spread, metallic paint forms a glittering finale.) It's rare to find a pop-up book in which the paper-engineering is the servant, not the master, of the art. Ages 4-7. Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Knight's Castle: A Pop-Up Book | [
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8,305 | 8 | “It seems unlikely that the master of noir-tinged, surrealistic black humor would write a novel for young readers. And yet, there has always been something delightfully juvenile about Hiaasen’s imagination; beneath the bent cynicism lurks a distinctly 12-year-old cackle. In this thoroughly engaging tale of how middle schooler Roy Eberhardt, new kid in Coconut Cove, learns to love South Florida, Hiaasen lets his inner kid run rampant, both the subversive side that loves to see grown-ups make fools of themselves and the righteously indignant side, appalled at the mess being made of our planet. The story is full of offbeat humor, buffoonish yet charming supporting characters, and genuinely touching scenes of children enjoying the wildness of nature. He deserves a warm welcome into children’s publishing.”—Booklist“A wonderful tour-de-force.”—The Boston Globe“A rollicking, righteous story.”—The Miami Herald“You don’t have to be a young adult to enjoy it.”—The New York Times Book Review“Yes, it is a hoot.”—The Washington Post Book WorldUnfortunately, Roy's first acquaintance in Florida is Dana Matherson, a well-known bully. Then again, if Dana hadn't been sinking his thumbs into Roy's temples and mashing his face against the school-bus window, Roy might never have spotted the running boy. And the running boy is intriguing: he was running away from the school bus, carried no books, and-here's the odd part-wore no shoes. Sensing a mystery, Roy sets himself on the boy's trail. The chase introduces him to potty-trained alligators, a fake-fart champion, some burrowing owls, a renegade eco-avenger, and several extremely poisonous snakes with unnaturally sparkling tails.Roy has most definitely arrived in Carl Hiaasen's Florida. "From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Hoot | [
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8,306 | 1 | Originally released in Italy, the Geronimo Stilton books have been translated into 35 languages, and the rights have been sold in over 175 countries. In less than three years, the books have become the most popular children's books in Italy, with over 1.6 million copies in print. Book #1 - LOST TREASURE OF THE EMERALD EYEIt all started when my sister, Thea, discovered an old, mysterious map . . . Book #2 - THE CURSE OF THE CHEESE PYRAMIDIt was a dream come true--I was off to Egypt to interview a famous archaeologist! A crabby old camel took me across the desert to the Cheese Pyramid . . . Book #3 - CAT AND MOUSE IN A HAUNTED HOUSELost in a dark, spooky forest, I quickly discovered that it was haunted--by cats! And in this case, curiosity almost killed the mouse . . . Book #4 - I'M TOO FOND OF MY FURWhen my old friend Professor von Volt called to ask for help, I trekked halfway around the world to Mouse Everest and then was kidnapped by a yeti!"From the Cassette edition.Geronimo Stilton runs a newspaper, but his true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, his books are all bestsellers! His stories are full of fun--tastier than Swiss cheese and tangier than extra-sharp cheddar. They are whisker-licking-good stories, and that's a promise!; Title: Geronimo Stilton, Books 1-3 | [
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8,307 | 7 | Henry the ghost shows his true colors when he whips up dinner for his friends. As the guests munch on each subsequent course, they turn the same color as the food they are eating. But, spooning up a "magic" dessert, the ghosts disappear altogether. Chef Henry saves the day however by serving some after-dinner milk and putting everyone back to their original shade of white. Duquennoy's slight picture book will amuse children who are just discovering colors, while its sense of whimsy holds appeal for a broad range of readers. Ages 4-7. Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.PreSchool-Grade 1?Henry the ghost has invited his friends to a dinner party. Since he and his phantom guests are rather pale and diaphanous, they take on the tint of what they are eating and drinking. For example, pumpkin soup turns everyone various shades of tan and orange, salmon makes them pink, and cheese turns them yellow with holes. The secret dessert causes them to disappear altogether, and they reappear by drinking milk. The full-and double-page watercolor-and-ink illustrations appear against black backgrounds. The spare text flows well, but the visual humor is what makes the story succeed. First graders will delight in being able to read this themselves as they watch the changes in the ghosts. Not a required purchase, but an appealing one.?Eldon Younce, Harper Elementary School, KSCopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Ghost's Dinner | [
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8,308 | 6 | new wrench is missing! Can you help Bob and Scruffty finish the work? Yes, you can! This fun-filled board book, with an attached toy wrench, lets kids turn a movable bolt on each page. With a click-click-click the bolt turns and the work gets finished! Good job, team!; Title: Fix It with Bob: Scruffty Helps Out (Bob the Builder) | [
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8,309 | 15 | PreSchool-Grade 3?The book opens, and a giant squid and humpback whale leap off the pages, spilling over the boundaries of the book. The squid is too big to be contained because it is the largest of all invertebrates; the humpback is leaping up or breaching to scoop up fish-rich water. These and many other dramatic pop-ups portray the actions of ocean-dwelling animals in vibrant color. Single paragraph captions describe and explain how and why these animals do what they do. Two-page entries introduce the topics with colorful flair. The writing is compact and direct. In addition to the beautiful pop-ups, there are textures to feel; a scratch-and-sniff pad; and panels that pull open to expand each page. A three-dimensional look into a tide pool is accompanied by a pull-out key to identify the numbered animals and plants, as is a two-page illustration of a coral reef. Lift-up flaps often reveal yet another pop-up or explanatory text, and sometimes even another tab to pull to set some sort of sea creature in motion. Although this might be too fragile for circulation, it is great fun and informative.?Frances E. Millhouser, Chantilly Regional Library, VACopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Ultimate Ocean Book (Pop-up Novelty) | [
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8,310 | 2 | Book 2 of A Series of Unfortunate Events. The three unluckiest children in the world return for another misfortunate adventure. The Baudelaire children survived their first encounter with the dastardly and scheming Olaf, but the Count doesn't give up easily. Nor does the Baudelaire luck ever seem to improve.; Title: HABITACION DE LOS REPTILES, LA (Una serie de catastroficas desdichas / A Series of Unfortunate Events) (Spanish Edition) | [
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8,311 | 21 | This is stupid, Fu mumbled from the bottom of the terra-cotta barrel. How long do we have to stay inside this thing? I feel like a pickled vegetable.Shhh! warned his brother Malao, lying directly on top of him. Grandmaster told us to remain perfectly quiet, and perfectly still.I know what Grandmaster said, Fu replied. But we cant stay crammed in here forever. I say we get out right now. I say we stop hiding and fight!Calm yourself, Fu, whispered his brother Seh from on top of Malao. We are all just as cramped and uncomfortable as you are. But we must do as Grandmaster said and remain silent and hidden. The enemy within our walls is unlike any faced by Cangzhen Temple in more than a thousand years.Yeah, yeah, Fu said. Stop being so dramatic. You guys are sounding more and more like Grandmaster every day. I dont care whos out there. Were all masters now. Weve all passed the tests. We shouldnt be hiding like a bunch of girls. We should beHush! snapped Fus brother Hok, who was lying on top of Seh. Thats enough, Fu! Youre making even me angry now.I dont care! Fu replied. If you thinkQuiet! hissed Fus oldest brother, Long, from the top of the pile. Control your tongues, all of you! Brother Fu, empty the words from your mouth and then empty your mind. You must take control of your thoughts and your emotions, or they will control you.You must take control of your thoughts and your emotions, or they will control you, Fu mocked. Give me a break, Long. Right now we need action, not philosophy.Fu was quickly losing his patience. He could hear enemy horses racing up and down the brick pathways that crisscrossed the temple grounds. He also heard weapons clashing and men crying outplus a terrible, new sound. It was almost like thunder, except every boom was followed by a pain-filled scream. Fus keen ears recognized each and every scream. Warrior monks were falling.A low growl resonated deep within Fus chest. He didnt understand why his four brothers, stacked above him in the barrel, were holding back. Like him, each had mastered a style of animal kung fu that reflected both his personality and his body type. In fact, their true natures were so perfectly matched with their kung fu styles that they were each named after the animal they mirrored. They were born to fight. But they wouldnt.Fu, the tiger, growled again. His brothers didnt look like him, walk like him, talk like him, or even smell like him. And they certainly didnt think like him. He called them brothers because they all were Buddhist and lived in the temple together. In reality, he and his brothers were orphans. What Fu needed were real brothers. Brothers who would fight alongside him.Fu grunted under the weight of the others. I cant believe we are just going toPlease! Long interrupted. No more talking! We all have to remain silent. Brother Fu, focus your breathing. Meditate like the rest of us have been doing. If you find that you cannot meditate, just lie still and relax.Thats easy for you to say, Fu replied. Youre on top. Try lying down here at the bottom of the pile in a pool of water with Malaos nasty feet pressing up against your lips.Malao giggled softly and wiggled his toes.If you do that again, Malao, Ill bite them off one at a time, Fu said. I swear I will.Malao giggled again but kept his toes still.How much longer am I going to be stuck in here? Fu wondered. He hoped for his brothers sake they would all get out of the barrel soon, because he wasnt sure if he could control himself much longer.From the Hardcover edition.Trained as a Kung Fu warrior, 11-year-old Fu has become a strong, skilled warrior; now he learns that what he's been led to believe is not the whole truth. KiKi Berera brings us into an adventure full of twists and turns. His Fu is strong, with a deep, impatient voice; Malao, his Kung Fu brother, is curious, fun-loving, and fast. These characters and more, including the snake and the dragon, are brought together by Grandmaster, whose concise enunciation characterizes the role he plays. Berera easily maintains the tension in this twisting plot, and his characters are so diverse that one wonders what his real voice sounds like. An exceptionally well-narrated book--great for pre-teens, but too graphic for some younger readers. W.L.S. AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright AudioFile, Portland, Maine; Title: Tiger (The Five Ancestors, Book 1) | [
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8,312 | 9 | Di Lynch's Uncle Monty has invited Trixie, Honey., and the rest of the Bob-Whites to his Arizonal dude ranch of Winter vacation (Western Publishinf company). Do you want to know the rest of the story. Buy this book.; Title: The Mystery in Arizona | [
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8,313 | 13 | Suspenseful, exciting, charming, and even unexpectedly moving The New York TimesThick with devilish red herrings, this smart, playful story never stops challenging (and exhilarating) the audience.Publishers Weekly. . . the exciting, fast-paced story thats sure to be relished by mystery-lovers.School Library JournalArt, intrigue, and plenty of twists and turns make this art mystery a great read.Kirkus Review; Title: Chasing Vermeer | [
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8,314 | 2 | This is an original Trixie Belden from my childhood. I saved my allowance to buy these books.; Title: Trixie Belden and The Mystery on Cobbett's Island | [
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8,315 | 5 | Adrienne Segur (19011981)was a childrens book illustrator. Segurs work was popularized by the publishing house Flammarion in the 1950s and 1960s. Segur was the director of the children's column inLe Figaro,where she created all the illustrations.; Title: The Golden Book of Fairy Tales (Golden Classics) | [
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8,316 | 2 | Book 6 of A Series of Unfortunate Events. After working their way through several potential guardians and surviving a boarding school debacle, the Baudelaires are adopted by a wealthy couple who take them on primarily because orphans are currently considered "in" in a world that is highly subject to the dictates of fashion.; Title: ASCENSOR ARTIFICIOSO, EL (Una serie de catastroficas desdichas / A Series of Unfortunate Events) (Spanish Edition) | [
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8,317 | 1 | Green Eyes by Abe Birnbaum, a Caldecott Honor book first published in 1953, is now available in a deluxe edition. The white kitten of the title, boldly outlined in black line, grows and frolics through the seasons. In autumn, as leaves fall "slowly to the ground," the text mimics their movement.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Green Eyes (Family Storytime) | [
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8,318 | 2 | Book 1 of A Series of Unfortunate Events. The Bad Beginning is actually a great beginning. It's the first book in Lemony Snicket's A Series of unfortunate Events, a wonderfully different and disastrous children's story starring three highly unlucky siblings.; Title: UN MAL PRINCIPIO (Una serie de catastroficas desdichas / A Series of Unfortunate Events) (Spanish Edition) | [
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8,319 | 6 | wer is broken, the windmill wont spin, and Farmer Pickless barn has loose screws. Can you fix it? Yes, you can! This fun-filled board book, with an attached toy screwdriver, lets kids turn a movable screw on each page. With a click-click-click the screw turns and the work gets finished! Great work, team!; Title: Fix It with Bob: The Very Busy Day (Bob the Builder) | [
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8,320 | 2 | Book 5 of A Series of Unfortunate Events. Since they've already gone through several potential caregivers with disastrous results,Violet, Klaus, and baby Sunny are now being sent to the Prufrock Preparatory School, where they will meet some of the most boring and tedious teachers to be found anywhere.; Title: ACADEMIA MUY AUSTERA, UNA (Una serie de catastroficas desdichas / A Series of Unfortunate Events) (Spanish Edition) | [
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8,321 | 12 | Sharon Hoover is a children's book author. Her work includes Spelling, part of the Step Ahead series, which is one of the best educational tools for children.; Title: Spelling 1: Golden (Books Step Ahead Workbook) | [
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8,322 | 16 | Susan J. Schneck is the author of several books for early and preschool readers, including Beginning Sounds, I Know Letters, and Shapes and Colors.; Title: Shapes and Colors (Preschool) (Step Ahead) | [
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8,323 | 10 | The reason Verne is still read by millions today is simply that he was one of the best storytellers who ever lived.Arthur C. ClarkeFrom the Trade Paperback edition.Shocking his stodgy colleagues at the exclusive Reform Club, enigmatic Englishman Phileas Fogg wagers his fortune, undertaking an extraordinary and daring enterprise to circumnavigate the globe in eighty days. With his French valet Passepartout in tow, Verne's hero traverses the far reaches of the earth, all the while tracked by the intrepid Detective Fix, a bounty hunter certain he is on the trail of a notorious bank robber.Combining exploration, adventure, and a thrilling race against time, AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS gripped audiences upon its original publication and remains hugely popular to this day.; Title: Around the World in Eighty Days | [
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8,324 | 10 | TRADE PB; Title: The Mysterious Code (Trixie Belden) | [
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8,325 | 12 | Proven educational methods that reinforce what is taught in preschool through the elementary grades. Simple instructions and delightful graphics motive your child to master the skills...and turn the page for more!In 1942, the launch of Little Golden Books revolutionized children’s book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling children’s books of all time. Golden Books’ backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardt’s Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of children’s book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more. Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Books continues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.; Title: Phonics (Step Ahead) | [
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8,326 | 12 | Bring home your child's classroom with the wonderfully imaginative 'Step Ahead' series of products. Proven educational methods reinforce what is taught in preschool through the elementary grades. In this workbook, children can learn about letters, listen for beginning sounds, and match pictures with letters.Lois Bottoniis the author of books for kindergarten and early readers, includingGet Ready for Reading and Math,Letters and Sounds, Numbers 1 to 10, and Numbers 10 to 100.; Title: Letters and Sounds (Kindergarten) (Step Ahead) | [
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8,327 | 12 | Proven educational methods reinforce what is taught in preschool through the elementary grades. Simple instructions and delightful graphics motivate your child to master the skills...and turn the page for more!In 1942, the launch ofLittle Golden Booksrevolutionized childrens book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling childrens books of all time.Golden Books backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardts Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of childrens book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more.Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Bookscontinues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.; Title: Counting 1 to 10: Get a Head Start on Being Smart | [
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8,328 | 0 | "...Giff really pulls readers' heartstrings with Albert's memories of his family, the loss of Margaret's well-liked brother in the war, and Lily's joyful reunion with Poppy. Pull out the hankies for the final scene, in which Lily returns to Rockaway the following summer to find Albert--and Ruth--waiting for her. It's a strong ending to a deftly told story." --Kirkus ReviewsFrom the Hardcover edition.This year, as in other years, Lily has planned a spectacular summer in Rockaway, in her family's cozy house on stilts over the Atlantic Ocean. But by the summer of 1944, World War II has changed almost everyone's life. Lily's best friend, Margaret, and her family have moved to a wartime factory town, and worse, much worse, Lily's father is on his way overseas to the war.There's no one else Lily's age in Rockaway until Albert comes, a refugee from Hungary, a boy with a secret sewn into his coat. Albert has lost most of his family in the war; he's been through things Lily can't imagine. But when they join together to rescue and care for a kitten, they begin a special friendship. For Lily and Albert have their own secrets to share: they both have told lies, and Lily has told a lie that may cost Albert his life.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Lily's Crossing | [
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8,329 | 1 | Geronimo Stilton runs a newspaper, but his true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, his books are all bestsellers! His stories are full of fun--tastier than Swiss cheese and tangier than extra-sharp cheddar. They are whisker-licking-good stories, and that's a promise!; Title: Geronimo Stilton: Books 7-9: #7: Red Pizzas for a Blue Count; #8: Attack of the Bandit Cats; #9: A Fabulous Vacation for Geronimo | [
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8,330 | 2 | Kate DiCamillo lives in Minneapolis, where she faithfully writes two pages a day, five days a week. "E. B. White said, 'All that I hope to say in books, all that I ever hope to say, is that I love the world,' " she says. "That's the way I feel too."Newbery Award winner Kate DiCamillo constructs an old-fashioned story about a vain and selfish china rabbit who learns the value (and price) of love. Edward's journey is difficult--and even horrifying, as when he sinks to the ocean floor--but Judith Ivey's steady and compassionate narration makes one confident that everything will turn out all right in the end. And Ivey's skillful accent changes, from a New England fisherman and his wife to a Southern hobo and his dog, help communicate Edward's physical travels across the country better even than the text does. However, listeners may want to seek out the print book to see Bagram Ibatoulline's evocative illustrations, which are not included with the audio packaging. J.M.D. AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright AudioFile, Portland, Maine; Title: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane | [
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8,331 | 2 | "Ms. Obsorne's delivery is enthusiastic and sweet."Read by the authorapprox. 2 hours, 30 minutes2 cassettes In this sixth volume of the best-selling audio series, Jack and Annie are whisked back in time to the Civil War where they meet a famous nurse named Clara Barton; join General George Washington during the Revolutionary War as his army leads a sneak attack against their enemy; attend school in a one-room school house in the 1870s; and experience the famous San Francisco earthquake of 1906. Volume 6 includes: Magic Tree House #21: "Civil War on SundayMagic Tree House #22: "Revolutionary War on WednesdayMagic Tree House #23: "Twister on TuesdayMagic Tree House #24: "Earthquake in the Early Morning; Title: Magic Tree House Collection: Books 17-24 (Magic Tree House (R)) | [
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8,332 | 2 | Funny, perceptive, and moving.USA TodayA complex book about a solid group of friends, with each one a strong and courageous individual in her own right. They form a true sisterhood of acceptance and support, resulting in a believable and inviting world.School Library Journal, StarredA feel-good novel of substance. . . . Move over, Ya-Ya Sisters.Kirkus Reviews, StarredThe loving depiction of enduring and solid friendship will ring true to readers, who will appreciate this recognition of one of lifes most important relationships.The Bulletin, RecommendedFrom the Hardcover edition."Can you close that suitcase?" Tibby asked Carmen."It's making me sick."Carmen glanced at the structured canvas bag splayed wantonly in the middle of her bed. Suddenly she wished she had all-new underwear. Her best satin pair was sprouting tiny ropes of elastic from the waistband."It's making me sick," Lena said. "I haven't started packing. 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She held up hands crossed at the wrist in a hex sign to ward off Bridget. "No pep talks. No fair. I only let you do pep talks when you need to feel better.""I wasn't doing a pep talk," Bridget said defensively, even though she was.Carmen made her wise eyebrows. "Hey, Tibs? Maybe if you're nasty enough, you won't miss us and we won't miss you.""Carma!" Tibby shouted, getting to her feet and thrusting a stiff arm at Carmen. "I see through that! You're doing psychological analysis on me. No! No!"Carmen's cheeks flushed. "I am not," she said quietly. The three of them sat, scolded into silence."God, Tibby, what is anybody allowed to say?" Bridget asked.Tibby thought about it. "You can say . . ." She glanced around the room. She had tears welling in her eyes, but Carmen knew she didn't want them to show. "You can say . . ." Her eyes lighted on the pair of pants folded on the top of a stack of clothes on Carmen's dresser. "You can say, 'Hey, Tibby, want those pants?"'Carmen looked baffled. 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Now that somebody cared about them, they looked a little nicer."Don't you think you should try them on?" Lena asked practically. "If they fit Carmen, they aren't going to fit you."Carmen and Tibby both glared at Lena, not sure who should take more offense."What?" Bridget said, hopping to Lena's aid. "You guys have completely different builds. Is that not obvious?""Fine," Tibby said, glad to be huffy again.Tibby pulled off her dilapidated brown cargo pants, revealing lavender cotton underwear. She turned her back to her friends for the sake of drama as she pulled on the pants. She zipped, buttoned, and turned around. "Ta-da!"Lena studied her. "Wow.""Tibs, you're such a babe," Bridget proclaimed.Tibby tried not to let her smile get loose. She went over to the mirror and turned to the side. "You think they're good?""Are those really my pants?" Carmen asked.Tibby had narrow hips and long legs for her small frame. The pants fell below her waist, hugging her hips intimately. They revealed a white strip of flat stomach, a nice inny belly button."You look like a girl," Bridget added.Tibby didn't quarrel. She knew as well as anyone that she looked skinny and shapeless in the oversized pants she usually wore.The pants bagged a little at her feet, but that worked for Tibby.Suddenly Tibby looked unsure. "I don't know. Maybe somebody else should try them." Slowly she unbuttoned and unzipped."Tibby, you are crazy," Carmen said. "Those pants are in love with you. They want you for your body and your mind." She couldn't help seeing the pants in a completely new way.Tibby threw them at Lena. "Here. You go.""Why? They're meant to be yours, " Lena argued.Tibby shrugged. "Just try them."Carmen could see Lena glancing at the pants with a certain amount of interest. "Why not? Lena, try 'em."Lena looked at the pants warily. She shed her own khakis and pulled them on. She made sure they were buttoned and sitting straight on her hips before she glanced in the mirror.Bridget considered."Lenny, you make me sick," Tibby offered."Jesus, Lena," Carmen said. Sorry, Jesus, she added to herself reflexively."They're nice pants," Lena said reverently, almost whispering.They were used to Lena, but Carmen knew that to the rest of the world she was fairly stunning. She had Mediterranean skin that tanned well, straight, shiny dark hair, and wide eyes roughly the color of celery. Her face was so lovely, so delicately structured, it kind of gave Carmen a stomachache. Carmen once confessed her worry to Tibby that some movie director was going to spot Lena and take her away, and Tibby admitted she had worried the exact same thing. Particularly beautiful people were like particularly funny-looking people, though. Once you knew them you mostly forgot about it.The pants clung to Lena's waist and followed the line of her hips. They held close to the shape of her thighs and fell exactly to the tops of her feet. When she took two steps forward, they appeared to hug each of her muscles as they shifted and moved. Carmen gazed in wonder at how different was their effect from Lena's bland uniform of J. Crew khakis."Very sexy," Bridget said.Lena snatched another peek at the mirror. She always held herself in a slightly awkward way, with her neck pushed forward, when she looked in a mirror. She winced. "I think maybe they're too tight," she said."Are you joking?" Tibby barked. "They are beautiful. They look a million times better than those lame-o pants you usually wear."Lena turned to Tibby. "Was that a compliment somewhere in there?""Seriously, you have to have them," Tibby said. "They're like . . . transforming."Lena fiddled with the waistband. She was never comfortable talking about the way she looked."You are always beautiful," Carmen added. "But Tibby's right . . .you look . . . just . . . different."Lena slid the pants off her hips. "Bee has to try them." "I do?""You do," Lena confirmed."She's too tall for them," Tibby said."Just try," Lena said."I don't need any more jeans," Bridget said. "I have, like, nine pairs.""What, are you scared of them?" Carmen taunted. Stupid dares like that always worked on Bridget.Bridget grabbed them from Lena. She took off her dark indigo jeans, kicked them into a pile on the floor, and pulled on the pants. At first she tried to pull the pants way up on her waist, so they would be too short, but as soon as she let go, the pants settled gracefully on her hips."Doo-doo-doo-doo," Carmen sang, hitting the notes of the Twilight Zone theme.Bridget turned around to look at her backside. "What?""They're not short; they're perfect," Lena said.Tibby cocked her head, studying Bridget carefully. "You look almost . . . small, Bee. 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8,333 | 12 | In 1942, the launch of Little Golden Books revolutionized children’s book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling children’s books of all time. Golden Books’ backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardt’s Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of children’s book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more. Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Books continues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.; Title: First Words (Step Ahead) | [
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8,335 | 0 | Little Pig climbs on the fire truck to watch the pig parade. But what?s that he sees? It?s a fire . . . at Wolf?s house! Can Little Pig help save the day?; Title: Pig Picnic (Step-Into-Reading, Step 1) | [
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8,337 | 0 | A former editor at Disney, HarperCollins, and Simon & Schuster, Catherine Daly-Weir has written many books for young readers, including the Disney Fairies chapter book Prilla and the Butterfly Lie, and popular paperback titles such as Knights, Who Are You Really?, All Aboard Cars, and Daddy and Me. She lives in New York.Tom Leonard has worked as a freelance illustrator for more than 20 years. He graduated from the Philadelphia College of Art (now the University of the Arts). In the past seven years he has focused his work on childrens books, usually with a view toward nature. He lives in Philadelphia and teaches illustration at the University of the Arts. He regularly goes to schools to discuss his work. His illustrations have appeared in the Graphis Annual and several times in the Society of Illustrators.; Title: Whiskers (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2) | [
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8,338 | 0 | Sally Lucas has written three books about the Dancing Dinos: Dancing Dinos, Dancing Dinos Go to School, and Dancing Dinos at the Beach. You can visit Sally online at sallylucas.com; Title: Dancing Dinos (Step-Into-Reading, Step 1) | [
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8,339 | 0 | MERCER MAYER began writing and illustrating children's books in 1966, and since then, he has published over 300 titles. Readers can open almost any of his award-winning books and out may pop dragons, cuddly monsters, wonderful creatures, and endearing critters. Drawing from his own childhood adventures for inspiration, Mayer has created one of the most cherished characters in children's books, Little Critter. He currently lives in Connecticut.; Title: Little Critter Sleeps Over (Little Critter) (Step into Reading) | [
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8,340 | 0 | Margaret Wise Brown, author of Goodnight Moon, Sailor Dog, and hundreds of others, is one of the most beloved children's book authors of all time.Joan Paley is the illustrator of many books for children. She lives in North Scituate, Massachusetts.; Title: I Like Stars (Step-Into-Reading, Step 1) | [
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8,341 | 0 | Barbara Shook Hazen, a former editor at Golden Books, is the author of more than 80 books for young readers, including the popular Little Golden Book The Please and Thank You Book. She lives in Massachusetts and in New York City.Pam Paparone is an illustrator known for Flip, Float, Fly: Seeds on the Move, Five Little Ducks, Where Do Chicks Come From?, My Little Car, and many more.; Title: City Cats, Country Cats (Step-Into-Reading, Step 1) | [
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8,343 | 0 | Kindergarten-Grade 3-Youngsters won't gain much knowledge about this subject from this title and may even acquire some misinformation. The sentences are short and the vocabulary is basic. Leonard's illustrations are colorful and active; many pages are covered with honeybees at work. The information, however, is not always complete. Early in the book, readers learn that honeybees gather nectar and pollen and take them back to the hive, but they don't learn about what happens to that food until many pages later. There is no mention either of pollination or of how long it takes a larva to become a honeybee. Some oversimplifications can lead to misconceptions. Not all beekeepers keep bees to sell their honey and wax, and how do we know that these insects "shiver" in winter? The book mentions that bees rest throughout the winter but since their life span is only a few months, most won't live through the season. Readers will be challenged by the text of Deborah Heiligman's Honeybees (National Geographic, 2002), but they will come away from that book better informed about these creatures.Edith Ching, St. Albans School, Mt. St. Alban, Washington, DC Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.EMILY NEYE is a childrens book author and a landscape designer. She studied English at Amherst College and landscape architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. Emily loves learning about the natural world and sharing her passion with others, through both her writing and her work on urban gardens and parks. She plants flowers that attract bees and butterflies whenever she can. Emily lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two daughters. TOM LEONARD has worked as a freelance illustrator for over twenty years. He graduated from the Philadelphia College of Art (now the University of the Arts). In the past seven years he has focused his work on childrens books, usually with a view toward nature. He lives in Philadelphia and teaches illustration at the University of the Arts. He regularly goes to schools to discuss his work. His illustrations have appeared in the Graphis Annual and several times in the Society of Illustrators.; Title: Honeybees (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2) | [
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8,345 | 0 | Margaret Wise Brown (1910–1952), best known as the author of Goodnight Moon, wrote countless children’s books inspired by her belief that the very young are fascinated by the simple pleasures of the world around them. Among her many bestselling books are The Little Island, The Golden Egg Book, The Color Kittens, and The Sailor Dog.G. Brian Karas was born in Milford, Connecticut. After graduating from Paier School of Art with highest honors, he worked as a greeting card artist at Hallmark Cards in Kansas City, Missouri. After three years he moved to New York and began freelancing as a commercial illustrator. His first illustrated book was published in 1983 (Home on the Bayou, which won the Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor), and he has since illustrated more than 50 books for children. His first book as an author-illustrator received a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor in 1997.; Title: I Like Bugs (Step-Into-Reading, Step 1) | [
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8,346 | 2 | Alyssa Satin Capucilli is one of the most recognizable names in the easy-to-read field. Her super-successful Biscuit books have sold hundreds of thousands of copies in multiple formats. Alyssa is also the author ofStep 1: Step into Reading booksBear Hugs andPanda Kisses.; Title: Bear Hugs (Step-Into-Reading, Step 1) | [
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8,347 | 0 | Gr. 2-4. Shackleton's heart-pounding expedition and rescue comes vividly to life in this beginning chapter book. Each exciting stage in the ordeal is told in simple, descriptive language. The text is filled with interesting facts about Antarctica and survival in an arctic climate, and it creates a solid, heroic portrait of Shackleton. Chapters end with just the right hooks to propel readers forward. Angular paintings by David LaFleur ably illustrate the action and treacherous conditions, but it's the scattered black-and-white photos that will intrigue children most, showing the boat precariously encased in ice and a nice shot of Shackleton himself. Steer more confident readers on to Elizabeth Cody Kimmel's Into the Ice (1999). A fine entry in the Road to Reading series. Gillian EngbergCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedA hundred years ago, Ernest Shackleton and his crew set out for the South Pole. They never made it. Within sight of land, the ship ran into dangerous waters filled with chunks of ice. Then the sea froze around them! There was no hope of rescue. Could Shackleton find a way to save himself and his men? Well-written and packed with illustrations and photographs, this amazing tale of the will to survive under unthinkable circumstances will amaze kids and keep them glued to every page.Dallas Morning NewsShackletons heart-pounding expedition and rescue comes vividly to life in this beginning chapter book.BooklistLucille Recht Penner is the author of many nonfiction books for kids, including Dinosaur Babies, and Monster Bugs, in Random Houses Step into Reading program. Two of her titles were named Boston GlobeHorn Book Honor Books. The author lives in Tucson, AZ.; Title: Ice Wreck (A Stepping Stone Book) | [
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8,348 | 0 | Something is sinking the world?s ships! Eight-year-old super spy Adam Sharp dives right in to figure out what?s going on. But he never expected to see huge robot sharks biting holes in the bottom of the ships. And he certainly never expected to see the words ?MADE IN BERMUDA? on the sharks? metal bellies!; Title: Adam Sharp, Swimming with the Sharks (Adam Sharp, Book 3) | [
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8,350 | 0 | Susan Schade and her husband Jon Buller have been collaborating on children's books for more than 20 years, and have published more than 30 books.The Noisy Counting Book was one of the first books they created together.; Title: Cat on the Mat (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2) | [
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8,351 | 0 | Richard Scarry is one of the worlds best-loved childrens authors EVER! Generations of children all over the world have grown up spending hours poring over his books, filled with all the colorful details of their daily lives. No other illustrator has shown such a lively interest in the words and concepts of early childhood.In his extraordinary career, Richard Scarry illustrated over 150 books, many of which have never been out of print. His books have sold over 100 million copies around the world, and are currently published in over twenty languages. Richard Scarrys son, Huck, carries on his fathers work today.Richard Scarry was posthumously awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Illustrators in 2012.; Title: The Worst Helper Ever (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2) | [
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8,352 | 2 | Gr 1-3-Children who are stretching their reading wings will enjoy these short chapter books. In Lucy, Bobby Quinn is a shy child who has no friends until he receives a beagle puppy for his eighth birthday. Named after a favorite baby-sitter who has moved away, Lucy becomes the child's best friend. During a long, hot summer, she helps him develop special relationships with an elderly neighbor, a talkative girl at dog obedience school, and a new boy who is also shy. Bobby's fears of new people and situations are skillfully captured, and the story is entertaining and well plotted. Bobby is an endearing character, and he and his dog are an appealing combination. Ghost Horse also deals with making friends, but with a supernatural touch. When Emily's family moves to a small town, she is unhappy about leaving her friends behind. From her new bedroom window, she spies a ghost horse and, with the help of a classmate, learns more about the fate of "Moonlight" and his owners. While many readers will identify more with the realistic portrayals in Cooper's work, Stanley's story also results in new friendships and provides readers with a bit of a mystery to solve. Welcome additions to any collection in which short chapter books are in demand.-Maura Bresnahan, Shawsheen School, Andover, MACopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Emily Clark just moved. She doesn?t like her new house. She doesn?t like her new town. Then one night she wakes up to find a horse in her backyard?a ghost horse! Where did he come from? And why is he haunting Emily?s backyard? Only by solving the mystery can Emily set the ghost horse free.; Title: Ghost Horse | [
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8,353 | 0 | Gr. 2-4. The second title in the Capital Mysteries series (a Road to Reading book) finds K. C. Corcoran and her best friend Marshall Li searching Washington, D.C., for K. C.'s mom and President Zacary Thornton, who mysteriously disappear while the two kids are buying ice cream at the Cherry Blossom Festival. Off the children go, searching buildings on both sides of the Mall and following clues that lead them inside the National Air and Space Museum. In a crazy plot that features a presidential clone, bold janitors and disgruntled astronauts, K. C and Marshall solve the perplexing conundrum. This is a fun, accessible mystery for new readers. Attractive gray-wash illustrations appear throughout, and a map of the nation's capital is included. Kathy BroderickCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedRON ROY has been writing books for children since 1974. He is the author of dozens of books, including the popular A to Z Mysteries, Capital Mysteries, and Calendar Mysteries. When not working on a new book in his Connecticut home, Ron likes to teach tricks to his dog Pal, play poker with friends, travel, and read thrilling mystery books. Visit him online at RonRoy.com.; Title: Capital Mysteries #2: Kidnapped at the Capital | [
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8,354 | 2 | Nobody calls Miami by his full name, Michael Andrew. Nobody except his brand-new teacher, Ms. Amerita Spraggins. Miami can't stand her. Can he stick it out, or is it time for him to be moving on to a brand-new class?Patricia and Fredrick McKissack have written many award-winning books for children. They live in St. Louis, Missouri.; Title: Miami Jackson Sees It Through (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) | [
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8,355 | 2 | (It is Booklist policy that a book written or edited by a staff member receives a brief description rather than a recommending review.)Gr. 2-4. In this sequel to Absolutely Lucy (1999), also in the Road to Reading series, Bobby Quinn's beagle, Lucy, runs off , chasing a big ginger cat all over town. Bobby is desperate to find them, but he must overcome his shyness to do so. Amanda Harvey provides the pencil illustrations. Stephanie ZvirinCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reservedFor over 20 years, ILENE COOPER has been writing both fiction and nonfiction books for children, including The Golden Rule, Jack: The Early Years of J.F.K., and her Stepping Stones Absolutely Lucy, Lucy on the Loose, and Look at Lucy! She is also the children's books editor at ALA Booklist magazine.; Title: Lucy on the Loose (A Stepping Stone Book) | [
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8,356 | 0 | Klondy and her mother are finally joining Klondy?s father in Alaska. But does Papa have time for a daughter? Or is he too busy hunting for gold?Claire Rudolph Murphy based Gold Rush Winter on the true story of Klondy Nelson, an Alaskan gold-miners daughter. Ms. Murphy lived for 24 years in Alaska and has written extensively about the state and its people and history. The author lives in Spokane, WA.; Title: Gold Rush Winter (A Stepping Stone Book) | [
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8,357 | 0 | RON ROY has been writing books for children since 1974. He is the author of dozens of books, including the popular A to Z Mysteries, Capital Mysteries, and Calendar Mysteries. When not working on a new book in his Connecticut home, Ron likes to teach tricks to his dog Pal, play poker with friends, travel, and read thrilling mystery books. Visit him online at RonRoy.com.; Title: Capital Mysteries #1: Who Cloned the President? | [
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8,358 | 2 | Gr. 2-4. In this follow-up to Miami Gets It Straight (2000), school has finally let out, and Miami is off to baseball camp. Miami's best friend, String, and Miami's rival, Destinee Tate, from the previous book, show up at camp, too, along with lively new characters, including Asher, a wildly talented, blind umpire, and Kenneth, a typical bully with a bad attitude. Camp is fun, but there's plenty of friction: Destinee campaigns for coed teams, and Miami teams up with Kenneth to fight the idea, straining his friendship with String. Wise counselor Lincoln reminds the boys about choices, and, in the end, Miami finds his conscience, voting for the coed team and speaking his mind to Kenneth. Humor and authentic dialogue balance the heavy messages in this well-paced chapter book, which raises questions about peer pressure and tolerance. Handsome illustrations by Michael Chesworth show the multicultural cast in action in this entry in the Road to Reading series. Gillian EngbergCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedThe Miami series grew out of a real need that Pat McKissack saw in childrens books: There werent many books about middle-class African American kids. We are professional people, Pat said about herself and her husband, Fred, in The Dallas Morning News. Our kids never knew a hungry day. They lived a normal, middle-class life on a street that was very diverse. Its not that the other kind of stories arent important. But I got tired of African American children showing up in literature a day late and a dollar short.These three books show Miami Jacksons third-going-on-fourth-grade lifegetting through the last few days of school before summer vacation, finding his place in summer baseball camp, and dealing with a no-nonsense new teacherwith humor and irrepressible attitude.Patricia McKissack and Fredrick McKissack have written tons of wonderful books for children, such as several Coretta Scott King Awardwinning books, including Black Hands, White Sails; and Sojourner Truth: Aint I a Woman? Pat has also been honored with the Virginia Hamilton Award. The authors live in St. Louis, MO.; Title: Miami Jackson Makes the Play (A Stepping Stone Book) | [
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8,359 | 2 | The Miami series grew out of a real need that Pat McKissack saw in childrens books: There werent many books about middle-class African American kids. We are professional people, Pat said about herself and her husband, Fred, in The Dallas Morning News. Our kids never knew a hungry day. They lived a normal, middle-class life on a street that was very diverse. Its not that the other kind of stories arent important. But I got tired of African American children showing up in literature a day late and a dollar short.These three books show Miami Jacksons third-going-on-fourth-grade lifegetting through the last few days of school before summer vacation, finding his place in summer baseball camp, and dealing with a no-nonsense new teacherwith humor and irrepressible attitude.Patricia McKissack and Fredrick McKissack have written tons of wonderful books for children, such as several Coretta Scott King Awardwinning books, including Black Hands, White Sails; and Sojourner Truth: Aint I a Woman? Pat has also been honored with the Virginia Hamilton Award. The authors live in St. Louis, MO.Patricia McKissack and Fredrick McKissack have written tons of wonderful books for children, such as several Coretta Scott King Awardwinning books, including Black Hands, White Sails; and Sojourner Truth: Aint I a Woman? Pat has also been honored with the Virginia Hamilton Award. The authors live in St. Louis, MO.; Title: Miami Gets It Straight (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) | [
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8,360 | 0 | When Leonard Fisher claims that the Smithsonian and all its museums belong to him, Washington D.C. goes into an uproar. KC Corcoran and her best friend Marshall have a feeling that there is something fishy about Fisher. But if they are wrong, the United States may lose the Smithsonian forever!RON ROY has been writing books for children since 1974. He is the author of dozens of books, including the popular A to Z Mysteries, Capital Mysteries, and Calendar Mysteries. When not working on a new book in his Connecticut home, Ron likes to teach tricks to his dog Pal, play poker with friends, travel, and read thrilling mystery books. Visit him online at RonRoy.com.; Title: Capital Mysteries #3: The Skeleton in the Smithsonian | [
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8,361 | 0 | Molly Coxe is an author and illustrator of books for early readers. Her books have sold more than 2 million copies and have been translated to Arabic, Spanish, Hindi, Portuguese, French, German, Mandarin, and Italian bilingual editions. She graduated from Princeton University with a degree in English literature and attended art school at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.She is a certified high school English teacher and has taught preschool, in addition to writing and illustrating stories for young children.; Title: Hot Dog (Step-Into-Reading, Step 1) | [
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8,362 | 2 | Grade 1-3-Children who are stretching their reading wings will enjoy these short chapter books. In Lucy, Bobby Quinn is a shy child who has no friends until he receives a beagle puppy for his eighth birthday. Named after a favorite baby-sitter who has moved away, Lucy becomes the child's best friend. During a long, hot summer, she helps him develop special relationships with an elderly neighbor, a talkative girl at dog obedience school, and a new boy who is also shy. Bobby's fears of new people and situations are skillfully captured, and the story is entertaining and well plotted. Bobby is an endearing character, and he and his dog are an appealing combination. Ghost Horse also deals with making friends, but with a supernatural touch. When Emily's family moves to a small town, she is unhappy about leaving her friends behind. From her new bedroom window, she spies a ghost horse and, with the help of a classmate, learns more about the fate of "Moonlight" and his owners. While many readers will identify more with the realistic portrayals in Cooper's work, Stanley's story also results in new friendships and provides readers with a bit of a mystery to solve. Welcome additions to any collection in which short chapter books are in demand.Maura Bresnahan, Shawsheen School, Andover, MA Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.Bobby Quinn is shy. In fact, he's so shy, he has trouble making friends. But that changes when he gets a squirmy little puppy for his birthday. Unlike Bobby, Lucy isn't shy at all. And to his surprise, she keeps dragging him into all sorts of adventures--and friendships, too!"Depicted with humor and realism. . . . The respectful attention given to their peer's difficulties and progress will be much appreciated by newly and almost independent readers."--"The Bulletin "Bobby's fears of new people and situations are skillfully captured, and the story is entertaining and well plotted. Bobby is an endearing character, and he and his dog are an appealing combination."--"School Library JournalFor over 20 years, Ilene Cooper has been writing both fiction and nonfiction books for children, including "Buddy Love Now on Video and "Jack: "The Early Years of J.F.K. She is the children's books editor at ALA Booklist. The author lives in Highland Park, IL.; Title: Absolutely Lucy #1: Absolutely Lucy | [
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8,363 | 2 | Christopher Paul Curtis made an outstanding debut in children's literature with The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963, a Newbery Honor Book and Coretta Scott King Honor Book. His second novel, Bud, Not Buddy, is the first book ever to receive both the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Author Award. He lives in Canada with his family. The author lives in Ontario, Canada.Every Saturday morning 11-year-old Steven helps his blind neighbor, Mr. Chickee, do his shopping. Before leaving for vacation Mr. Chickee gives Steven a bill that contains 15 zeroes. Is it REAL? Steven, his buddy Russell, and huge dog Zoopy try to figure out the money with Agent Fondoo from the U.S. Treasury Department. Narrator Joe Holt skillfully captures American and Jamaican accents, shares such memorable lines as--"This candy is so good it's worth the tooth decay!"--and vocally illustrates the unmistakable differences of a very large dog and a very small dog. A additional benefit is Steven's use of Grandpa's dictionary, through which he and listeners learn new words. S.G.B. AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright AudioFile, Portland, Maine; Title: Mr. Chickee's Funny Money | [
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8,364 | 2 | Cornelia Funke is Germany's bestselling children's author after J. K. Rowling and R. L. Stine. In the fall of 2002, she made her brilliant debut in the English-language market with the release of The Thief Lord, the fantastical New York Times bestseller which Kirkus called "One spellbinding story." Ms. Funke lives in Hamburg, Germany with her family.This sequel to the successful INKHEART is equally compelling for young readers who wish the pages of a book could come to life. With an earnest desire to experience the excitement of life inside fiction, young Meggie secretly wrangles passage to Inkworld and quickly wishes she hadn't. Reader Brendan Fraser weaves the unfolding events in a hushed, contemplative undertone, almost as if quietly reading out loud to himself--a pitch suitable for this story-within-a-story. Fraser provides richly distinct voices for the humans, including Meggie's father, Dustfinger, reprised from INKHEART. But Fraser also provides sheer delight to the listener with sounds such as the twittering of fairies and the buzzing of bees. N.M.C. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright AudioFile, Portland, Maine; Title: Inkspell (Inkheart) | [
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8,365 | 0 | Elaina Erika Davis displays astonishing range in her seemingly effortless transitions among a variety of languages and accents in her narration of this Newbery winner. The story is told in the first person from the point of view of Katie Takeshima, a Japanese-American girl growing up in Georgia in the 1950s. Listeners will be spellbound as Katie copes with her older sister's leukemia and bears witness to prejudice, a fledgling union movement, and economic hardship. Davis portrays characters as varied as an elderly Japanese-American man and a Southern girl with equal conviction. She gives a flawless, expressive performance that doesn't call attention to itself, allowing listeners to become engrossed in a fascinating and moving story. A.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award, 2005 Newbery Award winner AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright AudioFile, Portland, Maine; Title: Kira - Kira | [
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8,366 | 7 | Tamora Pierce brings readers another Tortall adventure! Alianne is the teenage daughter of the famed Alanna, the first lady knight in Tortall. Young Aly follows in the quieter footsteps of her father, however, delighting in the art of spying. When she is captured and sold as a slave to an exiled royal family in the faraway Copper Islands, it is this skill that makes a difference in a world filled with political intrigue, murderous conspiracy, and warring gods. This is the first of two books featuring Alianne.; Title: Trickster's Choice (Lib)(CD) | [
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8,367 | 13 | Grade 4-7–Sixth-graders Calder and Petra and Calder's friend, Tommy, form an uneasy triangle, trying to work out how they can all be close friends and trust each other. The trio get caught up in an effort to save Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House, when their teacher, Miss Hussey, explains that the architectural masterpiece has fallen into disrepair and will be divided into four parts and sold to museums. Miss Hussey asks her students a difficult question: Can a house be art? The special abilities of Petra (writing and organizing), Calder (geometry and codes) and Tommy (finding and collecting) help the friends in piecing together information about the tragic history of Robie House. Blue Balliett packs this story (Scholastic, 2006) full of information about art, architecture, literature, geometry, codes, talismans, film, and community activism. Middle school listeners will enjoy the intrigue, suspense, and danger that the triumvirate experience, but might miss some of the details. The Author's Note at the end explains what is factual and what details were changed to accommodate the story. Ellen Reilly reads in a breezy style with great tempo, easily distinguishing between the characters and adding suspense to the story. Fans of E.L. Konigsburg's A View from Saturday(Atheneum, 1996) as well as Wendelin Van Draanen's Sammy Keyes series will enjoy this mystery.– Jo-Ann Carhart, East Islip Public Library, NY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Wright Three, the (Lib)(CD) | [
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8,368 | 0 | Jeff Stone practices martial arts daily. He has worked as a photographer, an editor, a maintenance man, a technical writer, a ballroom dance instructor, a concert promoter, and a marketing director for companies that design schools, libraries, and skateboard parks. Like the Five Ancestors, Mr. Stone was adopted as an infant. He began searching for his birth monther when he was eighteen and found her fifteen years later.PrologueEight-year-old Seh slid his lanky body along the enormous rafter high above the Cangzhen banquet table, doing his best to disturb as little dust as possible. Even in a room as dark as this, Grandmaster would notice a single particle drifting toward the floor. Grandmaster was that good.But Seh was better. As long as he didnt lose focus.Once in position, Seh stretched to his full length and flattened himself against the top of the wooden beam. He began to slow his breathing. His heart rate slowed to that of a hibernating reptile beneath a sheet of ice. She began to wait.An hour later, Grandmaster entered the room. Although Grandmaster didnt say a word, Seh knew exactly who it was.He sensed powerful chilife energy radiating from Grandmasters body like heat from the sun.Seh slowed his breathing further. He needed to keep his heart rate as slow as possible so that the chi coursing through his own nervous system would not alert Grandmaster to his presence. As long as he remained calm, Grandmaster would not detect him. Dragon-style kung fu masters like Grandmaster and Sehs brother Long possessed tremendous amounts of chi, but they werent particularly good at detecting it in others. Snake stylists like Seh, however, were masters at detecting the most minute amounts in any living creature.As Grandmaster stepped farther into the hall, She heard a second man stop in the doorway. Seh took a long, slow breath.Seh focused on the visitor and noticed something strange. The man seemed to possess no chi at all, which was impossible. All living things possessed chi. Thiscould mean only one thingGrandmasters visitor was masking his, something only snake-style kung fu masters knew how to do. And the only snake-style master to ever visit Grandmaster in the middle of the night wasOne corner of Sehs mouth slid down his long face in a lopsided frown. He peeked over the rafter toward the moonlit doorway and his eyes confirmed what the pit of his stomach already knew. Grandmasters visitor was a man named Mong, a local bandit leader. Mong meant python in Cantonese. Seh had had more than one humiliating encounter with the gigantic snake-style kung fu master over the years, and he had no interest in seeing the man again.Grandmaster turned to Mong and whispered, Do you sense that we are alone?Seh remained perfectly still and watched Mong scan the room. Seh was enshrouded in darkness and positioned at a severe angle from the doorway. He was certain he was invisible. Yet when Mongs eyes hesitated as they passed over the rafter, Seh knew he had been discovered. Mong had sensed his chi. Seh was about to begin his retreat when Mong turned toward Grandmaster.Yes, we are alone, Mong said. Nothing here but the occasional small pest. Mong entered the hall and closed the doors behind him.Seh clenched his teeth. Pest? he thought. Seh wondered whether Mong was trying to make him angry so that his heart rate would rise and hed reveal himself. There was nothing Seh hated more than getting caught when he was sneaking around.Seh did his best to stay calm. He needed to stay focused.He suspected that Grandmaster and Mong were both dealers of secrets. They would trade them likeother people traded gold for silk or silver for swords. She wanted those secrets. Especially if they involved him and his brothersand Seh had a hunch they would.What news do you bring? Grandmaster asked Mong. And what might you require in return for sharing it?I have no new information, Mong replied. This visit is purely personal.Grandmaster nodded. The boys are progressing well, he said. I suspect theyll all be masters in record time. Though I worry about the maturity level of some of them. Fu and Malao in particular come to mind.Mong chuckled. I imagine Fu and Malao could be a handful, especially if theyre together. How is Long doing?Very well, Grandmaster replied. He is wise beyond his years.Thats good, Mong said. And what about the girl?Hok is progressing well, too.Seh nearly tumbled off the rafter. Hok? A girl? He took a long, slow breath. Mong was trying to break his concentration, and that last bit of information had nearly done it. But Seh was certain he could remain calm, no matter what Mong said next.He was wrong.And what about my son? Mong asked.No . . . , Seh thought. It cant be. . . . He swallowed hard as his heart began to beat in his throat. He couldnt control it. He glared down at Mong, wondering if it was a trick.It wasnt.Grandmaster glanced up at the beam. Seh is also progressing well. Perhaps too well. I worry about him most of all.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Snake (The Five Ancestors, Book 3) | [
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8,369 | 7 | Exceptionally well narrated trilogy; Title: Ptolemy's Gate (The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 3) | [
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8,370 | 7 | Jenny Nimmo is an award-winning author who lives with her painter husband in a converted mill in Wales. Ms. Nimmo's books include The Snow Spider, winner of the Smarties Prize, and Griffin's Castle, short-listed for the Smarties Prize, the Carnegie Medal, the Whitbread Award, and the W. H. Smith's Mind Boggling Award. The Owl Tree won the Smarties Gold Prize Award for six-to-eight-year olds.Fifth in the Children of the Red King series, this story will keep listeners immersed as 12-year-old Charlie Bone, endowed with the gift of entering into photographs, contends with mystifying events that are occurring. Evil forces are determined to keep Charlie from discovering the truth about his long-lost father. Even though several of the major characters are young children, Simon Russell Beale does an excellent job portraying the numerous voices; each is distinctive and instantly recognizable. His emphasis, intonation, and occasional sound effects adeptly underscore the plot twists. Accompanying music is fitting, dramatizing a ghostly atmosphere and contributing to the suspense. M.H.N. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine; Title: Charlie Bone and the Hidden King (Children of the Red King) | [
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8,371 | 1 | Kate DiCamillo is the author of the first three stories starring Mercy Watson. She is also the author of The Tale of Despereaux, which won the Newbery Medal; Because of Winn-Dixie, which received a Newbery Honor; The Tiger Rising, a National Book Award Finalist; and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, winner of a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. She lives in Minneapolis.Mercy is no ordinary pig. She is the "porcine wonder" who delights in hot buttered toast and can do no wrong in the eyes of Mr. and Mrs. Watson. And serendipity is also on Mercy's side--whether it be as the bed crashes through the second floor or the convertible travels a mite too fast. Ron McLarty takes this beginning chapter book to soaring heights. His tone and inflection bring life to the simplest of sentences and unlock the wonders of nuance for the listener. His pacing validates each character and action. Laugh as the police officer has a conversation with himself and as Baby Lincoln takes the sails right out of her sister's proclamation. It's a pleasure to sit down at the Watsons' table! A.R. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright AudioFile, Portland, Maine; Title: The Mercy Watson Collection Volume I: #1: Mercy Watson to the Rescue; #2: Mercy Watson Goes For a Ride | [
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8,372 | 2 | Suzanne Collin's debut novel, Gregor the Overlander, the first book in Underland Chronicles, received wide praise both in the United States and abroad. All three titles in the series are available on audio from Listening Library. Also a writer for children's television, Suzanne lives with her family in Connecticut.; Title: The Underland Chronicles Book Three: Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods | [
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8,373 | 1 | Ann M. Martin, a Newbery Honor winner, is the author of many books for young readers, including A Corner of the Universe, a Newbery Honor Book; and Leo the Magnificat. Ms. Martin funds such charities as The Lisa Libraries and The Ann M. Martin Foundation. She makes her home in upstate New York.Squirrel, born a stray dog, learns the hard way about survival. Starting from Squirrel's older years and looking back, Martin allows the reader to listen with concern, but not fear, as Squirrel tells of her life from stray puppy to well-loved pet. Wendy Dillon gives all the characters individual voices, which accurately portray George's impatience, Marcy's bewilderment, and Susan's kindness. Squirrel's voice is exceptional; it is clearly that of an older, experienced dog--husky and warm, steady and calm--and Dillon paces it slowly to enhance the sense of age, patience, and wisdom. The nuances in her voice create images that range from carefree to bittersweet. Squirrel's life story is told with acceptance and a poignant grace. W.L.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright AudioFile, Portland, Maine; Title: A Dog's Life | [
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8,374 | 2 | Read by Dylan BakerApprox. 2 hours2 cassettes From the best-selling author of "Because of Winn-Dixie comes the moving story of an eleven-year-old-boy, Rob Horton, who finds a caged tiger in the woods behind the hotel where he lives with his father. With the help of his new friend, Sistine Bailey, Rob must decide what to do with his discovery and at the same time come to terms with his past.Walking through the misty Florida woods one morning, twelve-year-old Rob Horton is stunned to find a tiger -- a real-life, very large tiger -- locked in a cage. What's more, on the same extraordinary day, he meets Sistine Bailey, a girl who shows her feelings as readily as Rob hides his. As they learn to trust each other and, ultimately, to be friends, Rob and Sistine prove that some things -- like memories, and heartache, and tigers -- can't be locked up forever.; Title: The Tiger Rising | [
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8,375 | 2 | Problems are solved and lessons learned in this wonderful, humorous book that features characters whom readers will immediately love, as well as a superb writing style. Bring on more of the Penderwicks! --School and Library Journal, starredFrom the Hardcover edition.When JEANNE BIRDSALL was young, she promised herself she'd be a writer someday--so she could write books for children to read and enjoy, just as she did at her local library. She is now the author of the Penderwicks series: The Penderwicks, The Penderwicks on Gardam Street, and The Penderwicks at Point Mouette. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband.; Title: The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy | [
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8,376 | 0 | The classic fantasy trilogy of Elmer Elevator and the flying baby dragon has delighted children and their parents for generations. Now, on the occasion of their fiftieth anniversary, Random House is proud to bring the three timeless tales together in one beautiful commemorative edition, complete with the original delightful illustrations. A Newbery Honor Book and an ALA Notable Book, "My Father's Dragon is followed by "Elmer and the Dragon ("rich, humorous, and thoroughly satisfying"*) and "The Dragons of Blueland ("ingenious and plausible, the fantasy well-sustained"*). Each story stands alone, but read in succession, they are an unforgettable experience.*"Library Journal, starred review"From the Hardcover edition.RUTH STILES GANNETT wrote My Father's Dragon just a few years after her graduation from Vassar College in 1944. It was an immediate success, becoming a Newbery Honor Book, and was soon followed by two sequels, Elmer and the Dragon and The Dragons of Blueland. All three dragon stories have been continuously in print in the more than 40 years since their publication. The author's other books include Katie and the Sad Noise and The Wonderful House-Boat- Train. She is married to the artist and calligrapher Peter Kahn. They have seven daughters and seven grandchildren.From the eBook edition.; Title: Three Tales of My Father's Dragon | [
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8,377 | 1 | Children have loved Little Golden Book for over 50 years. They have written their names inside each front cover and pored over the colorful pictures. Parents have shared Golden Moments with their children, reading, such classic as The Poky Little Puppy. Thanks to the happy hours spent with the book, many children have developed a lifelong love of reading.Richard Scarry is one of the world's best-loved children's authors EVER! Generations of children all over the world have grown up spending hours poring over his books filled with all the colorful details of their daily lives. No other illustrator has shown such a lively interest in the words and concepts of early childhood. For himself, whenever he was asked how old he was, Scarry would always put up one hand and laugh, saying, "five!"   Born in 1919, Richard Scarry was raised and educated in Boston, Massachusetts. After five years of drawing maps and designing graphics for the US Army, he moved to New York to pursue a career in commercial art. But after showing his portfolio to one of the original editors at Golden Books, he found the perfect home for his children's books.   The assignments first given to Scarry tended to be Little Golden Books that featured popular characters of the day, such as Winky Dink, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and Smokey the Bear. Eventually Scarry created many original characters, such as Lowly Worm and Huckle Cat. But first came Nicholas, a young rabbit clad in red overalls, for the now-iconic board book I Am a Bunny. After Scarry married children's textbook writer Patricia Murphy, she wrote many stories for him as Patsy Scarry, including the bestselling Little Golden Books Good Night, Little Bear and The Bunny Book. In his extraordinary career, Richard Scarry illustrated more than 150 books, many of which have never been out of print. His books have sold over 100 million copies around the world and are currently published in more than 20 languages. Richard Scarry Jr., also an illustrator, carries on his father's work today under the name of Huck Scarry. Richard Scarry passed away at his home in Gstaad, Switzerland, in 1994. He was posthumously awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Illustrators in 2012.; Title: Richard Scarry's Busiest Firefighters Ever (Little Golden Books) | [
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8,378 | 2 | From USA TODAY: "Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set." From Publisher' Weekly: "Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.and readingare lots of fun." From Kirkus Reviews: "Junie's swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world....A hilarious, first-rate read- aloud." From Booklist: "Park, one of the funniest writers around . . . brings her refreshing humor to the beginning chapter-book set." From Time magazine: "Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty." From School Library Journal: "Readers will relate instantly to the trials and tribulations of this first grader....She is always endearing and wonderfully funny."From the Trade Paperback edition.BARBARA PARK is best known as the author of the wildly popular New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones series, which has kept kids (and their grown-ups) laughingand readingfor over two decades. Beloved by millions, the Junie B. Jones books have been translated into multiple languages and are a time-honored staple in elementary school classrooms around the world. Barbara once said, Ive never been sure whether Junie B.s fans love her in spite of her imperfectionsor because of them. But either way, shes gone out into the world and made more friends than I ever dreamed possible.Barbara Park is also the author of award-winning middle grade novels and bestselling picture books, including Skinnybones, Mick Harte Was Here, and Ma! Theres Nothing to Do Here!Barbara Park was born in New Jersey in 1947 and spent most of her adult life in Arizona, where she and her husband, Richard, raised two sons. Barbara died in 2013, but her legacy lives on in the laughter her books give to readers all over the world.; Title: Junie B. Jones Audio Collection, Books 9-16 | [
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8,379 | 2 | Gertrude Chandler Warner,a teacher, wrote books that were both easy and fun to read. The 19 stories in the originalBoxcar Childrenseries have sold over three million copies in paperback. She was a lifelong resident of Putnam, Connecticut, until her death in 1979 at the age of 89.Phyllis Newmanbegan her career as a child entertainer in vaudeville. She has appeared in many Broadway productionsearning a Tony Award for her role inSubways Are for Sleepingas well as on television series such asOne Life to Liveand Thirtysomething.In June 2009 she received her second Tony Award, the Isabelle Stevenson Award, for her role in founding the Phyllis Newman Womens Health Initiative of the Actors Fund.; Title: The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children Mysteries) | [
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8,380 | 0 | Paul Fleischman received a Newbery Honor for Graven Images, then went on to win the Newbery Medal for Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices. Since then, he has crafted an ever more innovative library of books, including Zap, a play for high school students mixing seven plays in one, and the horror novel parody A Fate Totally Worse Than Death. Paul Fleischman is currently working on an updated edition of Dateline:Troy.Three short stories revolve around a quirky theme: the role of a statue in delivering a person's inevitable reckoning. The first and last stories are dark and even a bit spooky, describing the wooden statue that survived a mysterious shipboard disaster and a desperate Italian marble sculptor who takes on a questionable assignment. In contrast, the middle story, which incorporates a weathervane, enjoys more whimsy. A different narrator for each story provides suitable separation and diversity in the compilation. The author's brief afterward explains his inspiration and provides insight for young aspiring writers but would have been more meaningful if read by the author. N.E.M. AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright AudioFile, Portland, Maine; Title: Graven Images | [
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8,381 | 2 | Trenton Lee Stewart is a graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his wife and two sons, where he teaches creative writing.When Reynie Muldoon's tutor encourages him to respond to a strange ad in the newspaper, he begins an adventure that will spark the interest and challenge the intellect of listeners young and old. Through a series of mysterious, mind-bending tests, Reynie and three other unique, gifted children are recruited to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened to derail a plot to take over the world. Using intellect, imagination, and resourcefulness, they embark on an adventure that will entertain "gifted" children of all ages. Del Roy's narration is inspired. His serious tone communicates his respect for the skills and talents of the youngsters in the story, as well as the listeners who are playing along. N.E.M. AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright AudioFile, Portland, Maine; Title: The Mysterious Benedict Society | [
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8,382 | 5 | Princess and the Pea (little golden book); Title: PRINCESS AND THE PEA (LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK) | [
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8,383 | 10 | This thrilling sequel to `The Ruby in the Smoke' provides another taut atmospheric chase through the hurly burly of Victorian England.; Title: Shadow in the North (Lib)(CD) (Sally Lockhart Mysteries) | [
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8,384 | 2 | Read by the author5 hours, 40 mintues5 CD's Just in time for the holidays enjoy eight "Magic Tree House chapter books in a special CD gift set. As an added bonus, listen to an interview with the author and reader, Mary Pope Osborne. These eight stories, currently available as two retail volumes on cassette with a combines price of $36.00, are being offered now along with the interview in a 5-CD set at a special price of $30.00.Mary Pope Osborne grew up in the military, and by the time she was fifteen had lived in Oklahoma, Austria, Florida and four different army posts in Virginia and North Carolina. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the early 1970's, Mary traveled all over Europe, and spent the first six weeks of her trip living in a cave on the island of Crete. She then joined up with a group of European young people and traveled in rickety vans through sixteen Asian countries, including Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Nepal. She was a bartender, an acting teacher, a waitress, a travel agent, a window dresser, and a medical assistant -- all before becoming an author! Now she is the author of many highly acclaimed picture books, early chapter books, middle-grade biographies, and young adult novels. In February 1993, Mary was elected the 27th president of the Author's Guild, the oldest, most established organization for writers in the United States.Mary her husband Will spilt their time between an apartment in Greenwich Village, New York and a cabin in Pennsylvania. They own a terrier named Bailey, who sleeps on the top of Mary's desk every day while she writes!; Title: Magic Tree House Collection Volume 1: Books 1-4: #1 Dinosaurs Before Dark; #2 The Knight at Dawn; #3 Mummies in the Morning; #4 Pirates Past Noon (Magic Tree House (R)) | [
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8,385 | 6 | The Story of the Tooth Fairy (Booktivity); Title: The Story of the Tooth Fairy (Booktivity) | [
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8,386 | 2 | This lift the flap board book plays peek a boo with a child while looking for bunny.<br>; Title: Pat the Bunny : Let's Find Bunny | [
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8,387 | 2 | Andrew Clements taught in the public schools near Chicago for seven years before moving East to begin a career in publishing and writing. He lives in Westborough, Massachusetts.Clements, who wrote the bestselling children's book FRINDLE, creates terrific young characters who are good students but slightly rebellious. Sixth-grader Greg Canton, who has "heaps of talent," has decided to make his fortune. School seems a land of opportunity to the young entrepreneur. Narrator John H. Mayer ably creates Clements's many characters. From Greg himself to his nemesis and eventual business partner, Maura, to family members, teachers, and principal, Mayer brings to life differing personalities while catching all the humor inherent in this story and maintaining the drama as events unfold. An entertaining and provocative look at children, money, and values, the story concludes with an author interview that listeners will enjoy. J.C.G. AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright AudioFile, Portland, Maine; Title: Lunch Money | [
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8,388 | 0 | Book; Title: Disney's the Hunchback of Notre Dame (Little Golden Book) | [
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8,389 | 6 | Even beginning knitters can successfully follow the instructions for sweet, colorfulbut not cutesysweaters, hats, and more. Better Homes and Gardens Knit It!Inveterate knitters since college, Julie Carles and Jordana Jacobs left their respective careers in the medical and legal worlds to assume ownership of the Yarn Company, New York Citys landmark knitting store, in 1997. The store has become a destination for celebrities and locals alike, who come for the quickly sold-out classes, unrivaled yarn selection, customized knitting patterns, and friendly conversation. Julie and Jordana live in New York City. They are the authors of The Yarn Girls Guide to Simple Knits, The Yarn Girls Guide to Kid Knits, and The Yarn Girls Guide to Beyond the Basics.; Title: The Yarn Girls' Guide to Knits for Older Kids: Quick-to-Knit Patterns for Four- to Ten-Year-Olds | [
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8,390 | 0 | a nursery counting rhyme; Title: Over in the Meadow: A Nursery Counting Rhyme (A First Little Golden Book) | [
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8,391 | 0 | 6 Little Golden Books: The Good Humor Man The Lion's Paws Animal Orchestra Good Night, Little bear The Fire Engine The Little Red Hen; Title: A Little Golden Book Classic Collection | [
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8,392 | 0 | Potter Style, an imprint of the Crown Publishing group, is a high-end gift book and stationery line, specializing in lifestyle, design, art, fashion, humor, and DIY.; Title: Bookworm Journal: A Reading Log for Kids (and Their Parents) | [
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8,393 | 0 | Lisa Tawn Bergren is the award-winning author of nearly thirty titles, totaling more than 1.5 million books in print. She writes in a broad range of genres, from adult fiction to devotional. She makes her home in Colorado, with her husband, Tim, and their three children. Visit her website at LisaTawnBergren.com.Laura J. Bryant studied painting, printmaking, and sculpture at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. She has illustrated numerous award-winning childrens books, including God Gave Us You, Smudge Bunny, and If You Were My Baby. Laura lives in Asheville, North Carolina.; Title: God Gave Us So Much: A Limited-Edition Three-Book Treasury | [
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8,394 | 0 | A former schoolteacher, DONITA K. PAUL is the best-selling author of the Dragon Keeper series, The Vanishing Sculptor, and Dragons of the Valley. She enjoys cooking, beading, stamping, knitting, and her grandsons. Not necessarily in that order. The daughter of novelist Donita K. Paul, EVANGELINE DENMARK grew up living and breathing good stories. Now she enjoys fiction writing and loves to share Roger and Padraig stories with her own two rambunctious boys.Excerpt Padraig landed on a branch and popped a bug into his mouth. He grinned as he chewed. The bug was crunchy on the outside and squishy on the inside, and it tasted like nuts and sweet oranges. The treat was yummy, but he still had room in his tummy for one more crunchy, squishy, nutty bug. He looked through the leaves.No flying bugs. He looked on the branches.No crawling bugs. He flew to the ground to look for creeping bugs. Instead he founda grumpy-faced turtle. Padraig forgot his rumbling tummy. “What’s wrong?” he asked. “I’m turned around,” the turtle whispered. “You’re not turned around. You’re looking right at me.” The turtle gave an exasperated sigh. “‘Turned around’means lost. I’ve lost my house.” “Oh.” Padraig sat down with his wings folded and his tailcurled in a neat circle. “What’s your name?” he asked. Roger,” said the turtle. “Pleased to meet you, Roger,” he said. “My name is Padraig.” Roger nodded. “Nice to meet you.” “How did you lose your house?” asked Padraig. “I was playing pirates,” Roger explained.“My ship hit a squall and was blown offcourse. Now I’m stuck on a deserted island.Which is fine, but I’m getting hungry.” “I see,” said Padraig. “These waters canbe dangerous.” “Indeed.” Roger nodded. “What does your house look like?” “Brown like my shell,” said Roger. “Okay. Wait here. I’ll go scout.”; Title: The Dragon and the Turtle | [
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8,395 | 15 | N.M. Bodecker's illustrations are as quaint and witty as ever in Miss Jaster's Garden, first published in 1972. After Miss Jaster mistakenly scatters flower seeds over Hedgie the hedgehog's quills, he begins to sprout and bloom, then dances out of the garden. Miss Jaster calls for the constable to help her recover her stolen flowers.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Miss Jaster's Garden | [
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8,397 | 0 | A former schoolteacher, Donita K. Paul is the best-selling author of the Dragon Keeper series, The Vanishing Sculptor, and Dragons of the Valley. Evangeline Denmark likes to turn bedtime stories into picture books. She lives in Colorado with her engineer husband, their two noisy boys, her author mom, and Willie, a cattle dog who tries to herd the entire family into one room.Vincent Nguyen has illustrated numerous children's books and is also a part of the art departments for 20th Century Fox and Blue Sky Studios.ExcerptRoger the turtle blew on his toasted marshmallow. Its going to be fun spending the whole night at the base of Mount Sillymanborrow.I didnt know it got so dark on safari, said Padraig the dragon.Thats why we have this fire, said Roger.Its a roarin good one too. Padraig settled into his seat. Toss me another marshmallow.Proper adventurers always say please, Roger teased.Yes, indeed. Please. Padraig speared a puffy marshmallow with a stick.Roger searched the ground. Padraig, my good fellow, is the box of baked bugs on your side?As the dragon handed over the crunchy treat, a screeching noise made him jump, hover in the air, then return to the ground with a whump. My stars! What was that?Not to worry, old chap. That was definitely the call of a howler monkey, Roger explained.Oh, righto, said Padraig. Very loud fellows, arent they?Indeed. Roger nodded. Now about those baked bugs.Oh, stinky aphids! I dropped them all over.Ill help you clean up.The turtle gulped a crispy bug, then paused. Wait! Did you hear that rustling?Padraig squinted into the night. What makes leaves rattle in the tippy top of a tree?The boys looked at each other. Giraffe!; Title: The Dragon and the Turtle Go on Safari | [
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8,398 | 20 | Praise for This Little Prayer of MineDeveloping friendship with God and dependency on Him is best cultivated when still a child. Anthony DeStefanos This Little Prayer of Mine is a great tool for parents to use to help their youngsters learn to talk to God and begin to grow in their relationship with Him even at an early age. John Bornschein, executive director, National Day of Prayer Task ForceIn an increasingly hectic world, burdens can weigh heavily on even the youngest heart. This Little Prayer of Mine offers a wonderful reminder about the source of joy and peace, and will draw children nearer to God. They will learn of His love and care for every detail of their lives a crucial foundation for a life of faith! Danae Dobson, coauthor of Parables for Kids, Daughter of Dr. James Dobson and Shirley DobsonAnthony DeStefano has done it again. This Little Prayer of Mine reaches a younger audience and encourages the little ones to develop a prayer life and hear the voice of God. As a talk show host I recommend this book as an excellent resource for the home and the Church community. Theresa Tomeo, radio host EWTN Global RadioEveryday we must live in a close trusting relationship with God, always looking to Him for comfort and direction through prayer. This Little Prayer of Mine is the springboard for helping children to establish that type of life-long relationship with our Heavenly Father. Both parents and children alike will praise Anthony DeStefano for this amazing little book. Bernice A. King, Daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. & Coretta Scott KingOther than breathing, there is nothing more important for any child to learn and learn deeply and well -- than to pray. Talking with God should be as easy and natural as breathing and as necessary. What a blessing Anthony DeStefanos little book is! Pat and Shirley Boone, entertainersWhat a grace-filled little book! Children who read Anthony DeStefanos simple yet profound words will gain the confidence that God loves them, individually and personally, through all eternity. It doesn't get any better than this, dear parents! Amen!Barbara McGuigan, EWTN Voice of Virtue InternationalAnthony DeStefanos books Ten Prayers God Always Says Yes To and A Travel Guide to Heaven have sold a quarter-million copies. He has received prestigious awards from religious organizations worldwide for his efforts to advance Christian beliefs in modern culture.Mark Elliotts brilliant illustrations have appeared in many picture books and novels for young readers, including Gail Carson Levines ever-popular Princess Tales series. His acclaimed artwork delivers inspiration, wonder, and timeless beauty on every page.; Title: This Little Prayer of Mine | [
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8,399 | 0 | Dad, which one is the Christmas star? the boy asked, straining his eyes as he looked out at the clear, dark sky.The father, smiling, looked down at his son. Dont hurt your eyes looking for him. You wont find him. Hes not up there anymore.Where is he? Where did he go?You mean I never told you the story of the Christmas star before?No, Dad, never. The boy shook his head. Please tell me.Well, a long time ago, in the farthest corner of the universe, there was a tiny star. In fact, he was the smallest star in the heavens. His name was Little Star.Little Star was sad and lonely. The other stars didnt make fun of him. They simply ignored him because he was so tiny. But what can be worse for a star than to be ignored? After all, stars do little more than decorate the sky. They help pass the long evenings by twinkle-talk.And there was a lot of twinkling going on. The otherstars were all talking about a rumor they had heardfor agesa rumor that a king would soon be bornon a faraway planet called Earth.It was known that the king had a special messagethat would change the whole world forever.; Title: Little Star | [
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