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9,500 | 2 | The Washington Post called Daniel Amen, MD the most popular psychiatrist in America and Sharecare named him the webs #1 most influential expert and advocate on mental health. Dr. Amen is a physician, double board certified psychiatrist, television producer and ten-time New York Times bestselling author. He is the Founder and Medical Director of Amen Clinics in Costa Mesa and San Francisco, California, Bellevue, Washington, Reston, Virginia, Atlanta, Georgia and New York, New York.; Title: Captain Snout and the Super Power Questions: Dont Let the ANTs Steal Your Happiness | [
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9,501 | 0 | Glenys Nellist was born and raised in a little village in northern England. The author of fifteen titles, including two popular book series: Love Letters from God and Snuggle Time, her writing reflects a deep passion for bringing the Bible to life for young children. Glenys lives in Michigan, with her husband, David.; Title: God Made Mommy Special | [
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9,502 | 20 | Friend of families Lois Walfrid Johnson is a speaker, teacher of writing, and former instructor for Writer's Digest School. She is the author of the Gold Medallion Book Award winning series Lets-Talk-About-It; Stories for Kids, the best-selling Adventures in Northwoods novels, the Riverboat Adventures series and the Viking Quest series. Readers from more than 40 countries have written to say, "I love your books. I can't put them down." Lois and her husband are the parents of three married children.; Title: Girl Talk: 52 Weekly Devotions (Faithgirlz) | [
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9,503 | 20 | Getting started with a private devotional time when you are young is the key to a lifelong habit of spending daily time with God. Lynn Cowell turns a big task into mini-chapters and easily digestible moments of spending time with God. Its my hearts desire that every girl learns Brave Beauty! Dannah Gresh, bestselling author and creator of Secret Keeper Girl (Dannah Gresh, bestselling author and creator of Secret Keeper Girl)I cannot begin to tell you how important this book is for girls. As I read through the pages, I found myself reading every word with excitement and anticipation, even desiring to take the chapter quizzes and participate in the journaling! If you have a young girl in your life, I beg you to get this for her. Girls lives will be divinely changed because of Brave Beauty. Shari Braendel, author of Help Me Jesus, I Have Nothing to Wear! and President of Fashion Meets Faith (Shari Braendel, author of Help Me Jesus)Brave Beauty is just what young girls need at a critical time in life! These are 100 bite-sized pieces of godly encouragement from a trusted voice. Ill definitely be using in our home! Courtney DeFeo, author of In This House, We Will Giggle (Courtney DeFeo, author of In This House, We Will Giggle)Lynn Cowell is a part of the Proverbs 31 Ministries speaking team, speaking to pre-teens, teens, multi-generational and womens conferences and retreats on a regular basis. Girls often come up to her saying, "How did you know that's what I was going through?" Hearing direction and guidance on critical issues they face, Lynn encourages them to reach their fullest potential by finding the relationship in Christ they were created them for. For the past 18 years, her ministry has helped thousands of girls and their moms:In addition to speaking on the national level, Lynn reaches many through her writing as an author of three books, blogger, and devotion writer. As a regular contributor for the Proverbs 31 Ministries daily devotions, Encouragement for Today, her devotions reach an audience of over 800,000 subscribers. She has been a regular contributor for The Whatever Girls and The Mom Initiative. Lynn and her husband, Greg, of 30 years, are the parents of three young adults: Zak, Mariah, and Madi. The Cowells reside in North Carolina where they enjoy hiking in the mountains, wearing well-worn sweatshirts and eating anything that combines chocolate and peanut butter.; Title: Brave Beauty: Finding the Fearless You (Faithgirlz) | [
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9,504 | 0 | The power of prayer and the importance of trusting in God dominate this novel, first in the Lena in the Spotlight series, inspired by the life of the 12-year-old author, Alena Pitts, writing with her mother. Narrator Lena Daniels, an 11-year-old African-American girl, submits a video audition that lands her a leading role in a movie about a family learning to trust God; the film also stars Lenas favorite singer, Mallory Winston. Before heading to Los Angeles with her parents and sisters to shoot the movie, Lena begins to have doubts about leaving her friends behind and stepping into the spotlight. At this and other junctures, her father offers comfort and advice through a combination of prayer and scripture. Lena often reaches out to God, too (Help me to remember that people all over the world will see this movie and will learn about you... so its not really about me), and her journal entries reveal her growing self-confidence. Although the story can be repetitive and Lenas emotions run high, readers may well find inspiration in its focus on family, friends, and faith. Ages 812. (Apr.) (Publishers Weekly)'Tween girls LOVE fiction, but it doesn't always teach them the best values. That's why I'm so excited about Wynter Evans Pitts writing with her daughter Alena. This is a book series that will entertain your daughter's love of reading, but also introduce godly living. Enjoy!' --Dannah Gresh (Dannah Gresh)'Alena Pitts is an absolute treasure! She and her parents have a heart for ministry and for advancing God's kingdom. One of the best decisions we made in casting for the movie War Room was in choosing Alena to be Danielle. She not only brought an outstanding performance to the film, but she and her family were a joy to work with. We can look forward to great things from this little world changer.' --Stephen Kendrick (Stephen Kendrick)Every little girl dreams and Alena Pitts has written a delightful book series that will help any girl do just that. Taking a cue from her own life as a young actress, Alena weaves a story that will take her reader on a fun adventure while simultaneously encouraging her to both dream and keep first things first. The concepts of faith, family, and following your dreams are all laced together into a tale that is sure to keep any girl turning the pages while she also learns life lessons and is reminded of God's love. --Chrystal Evans Hurst Co-author of Kingdom Woman (Chrystal Evans Hurst Co-author of Kingdom Woman)Alena Pitts is a young actress and model from Dallas, Texas. As the oldest of four girls, Alena first cut her teeth in acting through making home videos and dramas with her sisters, using their entire home as their recording studio. She has a natural love for all things creative which falls right in line with her gifts and talents. The Kendrick Brothers War Room marks Alenas professional acting debut. With only school theater on her young resume, Alena jumped at a chance to audition for the role of Danielle Jordan. In addition to school and acting, Alena models and is a frequent contributor for the magazine For Girls Like You.; Title: Hello Stars (Faithgirlz / Lena in the Spotlight) | [
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9,505 | 0 | Michael W. Smith is a successful recording artist who has recorded more than 25 albums and had numerous hit radio songs in the Christian and General markets. Hes won numerous Grammy and Dove Awards and is the founder of Rocketown, an outreach to teenagers in a 38,000 square-foot facility in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. He is involved in mission work around the world. He has also written several best-selling books, including Old Enough To Know and Friends Are Friends Forever. He and his wife, Debbie, have five children and live in Nashville.; Title: Nighty Night and Good Night (Nurturing Steps) | [
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9,506 | 0 | Gr 35This series, written by Grammy-nominated singer Grant, introduces three blonde sisters: 10-year-old twins, Maddie and Mia, and little sister Lulu. In London Art Chase, the girls travel to London for the first time with their famous singing mom, Gloria Glimmer; dad; and zany nanny, Miss Julia Twist. Although the story revolves around all three sisters, Maddie takes center stage. She finds herself on the chase for a famous missing painting. What follows is a fun adventure while the mystery behind the art theft unravels. In A Dolphin Wish, Mia uncovers a mystery of her own when the girls visit an adventure park where the animals are going missing. Grant's background in Christian music is evident here; the girls' faith guides them through their adventures. God and Christianity play major roles in the story. When the girls face a dilemma, it is not only their family but their faith that shapes their choices. The sisters are sweet and innocent. As the slight mysteries unfold, Grant interjects some realistic life lessons about overcoming deceit and coping with everyday family issues. VERDICT Younger middle grade readers, especially those with a Christian faith, will enjoy these appealing and light mysteries filled with sisterly bonding.Bernice La Porta, Susan E. Wagner High School, Staten Island, NYSince her 2005 breakout RIAA Gold certified album Awaken, multi-Grammy nominated artist Natalie Grant has remained one of the top-selling Christian and Gospel artists with over 3 million in sales. The Gospel Music Association has named her the Female Vocalist of the Year five times, and she has had multiple songs and albums on the Billboard charts. More important thanaccolades,her passion is to help people across the globe discover their God-given calling and encourage them to liveit out tothefullestpotential. An outspoken advocate for victims of human trafficking, Grant cofounded Hope for Justice International a multinational organization that rescues and provides complete restorative care for victims of trafficking. Grant makes her home in Nashville, with her husband producer, and songwriter, Bernie Herms, and their three children: twins Grace and Bella and their youngest, Sadie. Follow Natalie atwww.nataliegrant.com; Title: A Dolphin Wish (Faithgirlz / Glimmer Girls) | [
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9,507 | 20 | Mark Batterson is the New York Times bestselling author of fifteen books, including The Circle Maker, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, and Chase the Lion. He is the lead pastor of National Community Church, one of the most innovative and influential churches in America. One church with seven campuses, NCC also owns and operates Ebenezers Coffeehouse, the Miracle Theatre, and the DC Dream Center. Mark holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Regent University. He and his wife Lora, have three children and live on Capitol Hill.; Title: The Circle Maker Devotions for Kids | [
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9,508 | 0 | Stan and Jan Berenstain introduced the first Berenstain Bear books in 1962. Mike Berenstain grew up watching his parents work together to write about and draw these lovable bears. Eventually he started drawing and writing about them too. Though Stan died in 2005, and Jan in 2012, Mike continues to create the delightful Bear adventures from his studio in Pennsylvania, in an area that looks much like the sunny dirt road deep in Bear Country.; Title: The Berenstain Bears Sister Bear and the Golden Rule (I Can Read! / Berenstain Bears / Living Lights) | [
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9,509 | 0 | 'Allie's Bayou Rescue is an awesome book to read together as mom and daughter! We love how real it was about the obstacles we face as girls--but not without a God who cares for us in our struggles, pursues us, and knows EXACTLY where we are going, AND HAS IT all under control--especially when we don't.' --Elisabeth and Grace Hasselbeck, TV personality and daughter and hellip; and Daughters of the One True King!! (Elisabeth and Grace Hasselbeck, TV personality and daughter and Daughters of the One True King)Missy Robertson, author Blessed, Blessed...Blessed and co-author of The Women of Duck Commander with Miss Kay and her sisters-in-law, is one of the stars of the reality TV show Duck Dynasty. Missy and her husband, Jase, founded the Mia Moo Fund. In 2016, Missy launched a new jewelry line, Laminin by Missy Robertson, providing jobs for women in the West Monroe area who are in need of work. Through her websites www.missyrobertson.com and www.laminindesigns.com, Missy keeps her fans up-to-date on the jewelry line and offers weekly devotions to help encourage people to pursue a personal relationship with God.; Title: Allie's Bayou Rescue (Faithgirlz / Princess in Camo) | [
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9,510 | 1 | A beloved social media star makes a splash again, this time in picture book form. Fiona the hippo was born prematurely at the Cincinnati Zoo in January 2017. Her precarious arrival and well-documented milestones during her first year of life have made her an international hit online, and her story is loosely retold here. The illustrations of the spirited little hippo with curly eyelashes and other cute animals will charm audiences. Young readers will be encouraged by Fiona's story of perseverance in the face of many challenges, such as learning to walk and swim. They will enjoy chanting her mantra throughout the story: 'she let out a snort, wiggled her ears, and said, 'I've got this!' ' While adorable, it's no surprise that this title was created in partnership with the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Fiona is often anthropomorphized in real life, and this book is no exception. The upbeat zoo inhabitants roam freely as they discuss her and are eager to play with her; Fiona giggles and talks. VERDICT Readers looking for facts about Fiona or hippo development in general should look elsewhere, but young fans who can't get enough of baby Fiona will be delighted.-Elissa Cooper, Helen Plum Memorial Library, Lombard IL (School Library Journal)Richard Cowdreys favorite things to draw and paint are the things that reflect the awesomeness of God and His creation. From vast landscapes to the littlest bug on a leaf, Richard marvels at the beauty in the details. Richard's bestselling children's books include Legend of the Candy Cane, Bad Dog, Marley and A Very Marley Christmas.; Title: Fiona the Hippo | [
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9,511 | 20 | Omar Aranda studied Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he was born. Many top publishers and companies worldwide have commissioned him for projects including story artwork, comics, and character design. He started his career as an artistic painter but now devotes all of his time to illustrations for children's products.; Title: Once Upon a Time Bible for Little Ones | [
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9,513 | 0 | 'Allie's Bayou Rescue is an awesome book to read together as mom and daughter! We love how real it was about the obstacles we face as girls--but not without a God who cares for us in our struggles, pursues us, and knows EXACTLY where we are going, AND HAS IT all under control--especially when we don't.' --Elisabeth and Grace Hasselbeck, TV personality and daughter and hellip; and Daughters of the One True King!! (Elisabeth and Grace Hasselbeck, TV personality and daughter and Daughters of the One True King)Missy Robertson, author Blessed, Blessed...Blessed and co-author of The Women of Duck Commander with Miss Kay and her sisters-in-law, is one of the stars of the reality TV show Duck Dynasty. Missy and her husband, Jase, founded the Mia Moo Fund. In 2016, Missy launched a new jewelry line, Laminin by Missy Robertson, providing jobs for women in the West Monroe area who are in need of work. Through her websites www.missyrobertson.com and www.laminindesigns.com, Missy keeps her fans up-to-date on the jewelry line and offers weekly devotions to help encourage people to pursue a personal relationship with God.; Title: Running from Reality (Faithgirlz / Princess in Camo) | [
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9,514 | 0 | 'Tween girls LOVE fiction, but it doesn't always teach them the best values. That's why I'm so excited about Wynter Evans Pitts writing with her daughter Alena. This is a book series that will entertain your daughter's love of reading, but also introduce godly living. Enjoy!' --Dannah Gresh (Dannah Gresh)'Alena Pitts is an absolute treasure! She and her parents have a heart for ministry and for advancing God's kingdom. One of the best decisions we made in casting for the movie War Room was in choosing Alena to be Danielle. She not only brought an outstanding performance to the film, but she and her family were a joy to work with. We can look forward to great things from this little world changer.' --Stephen Kendrick (Stephen Kendrick)Every little girl dreams and Alena Pitts has written a delightful book series that will help any girl do just that. Taking a cue from her own life as a young actress, Alena weaves a story that will take her reader on a fun adventure while simultaneously encouraging her to both dream and keep first things first. The concepts of faith, family, and following your dreams are all laced together into a tale that is sure to keep any girl turning the pages while she also learns life lessons and is reminded of God's love. --Chrystal Evans Hurst Co-author of Kingdom Woman (Chrystal Evans Hurst Co-author of Kingdom Woman)Alena Pitts is a young actress and model from Dallas, Texas. As the oldest of four girls, Alena first cut her teeth in acting through making home videos and dramas with her sisters, using their entire home as their recording studio. She has a natural love for all things creative which falls right in line with her gifts and talents. The Kendrick Brothers War Room marks Alenas professional acting debut. With only school theater on her young resume, Alena jumped at a chance to audition for the role of Danielle Jordan. In addition to school and acting, Alena models and is a frequent contributor for the magazine For Girls Like You.; Title: Day Dreams and Movie Screens (Faithgirlz / Lena in the Spotlight) | [
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9,515 | 20 | I LOVE to give people The Jesus Storybook Bible because from the very first chapter it paints a powerful picture of Gods epic love for each one of us. Sally Lloyd-Jones has a unique way of inviting the reader, young or old, to dive in and discover for themselves the truth and hope of the greatest story ever told. Amy Grant (Amy Grant)Sharing the Gospel with The Jesus Storybook Bible has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. Ann Voskamp (Ann Voskamp)I would urge not just families with young children to get this book, but every Christianfrom pew warmers, to ministry leaders, seminarians and even theologians! Sally Lloyd-Jones has captured the heart of what it means to find Christ in all the scriptures, and has made clear even to little children that all Gods revelation has been about Jesus from the beginninga truth not all that commonly recognized even among the very learned. Dr. Timothy Keller, NYC (Dr. Timothy Keller)The Jesus Storybook Bible is as theological as it is charming a very grown up childrens Bible Christianity Today (Christianity Today)The Jesus Storybook Bible is unlike any other storybook. True, thats to be expected when you combine the mesmerizing illustrations of Jago and the award-winning writing of Sally Lloyd-Jones, a Brit with an uncanny knack for storytelling. More to Life Magazine (More to Life Magazine)Sally Lloyd-Jones is a leading writer of inspirational books for children. She is the author of three bestselling childrens Bibles, including the Moonbeam Award winner and ALA notable The Jesus Storybook Bible, as well as Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing, winner of the ECPA Inspirational Book award. She has written many picture books for children, such as the critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller How to Be a Baby: By Me, the Big Sister and Song of the Stars. Sally was born and raised in Africa, was schooled in England, and now lives in New York City. She can be found at http://www.sallylloyd-jones.com.; Title: The Jesus Storybook Bible Gift Edition: Every Story Whispers His Name | [
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9,516 | 20 | Gr 6 UpIn this inspiring read, Richards-Ross writes about her journey to win the 2012 Olympic Gold Medal in the Woman's 400-meter sprint. She not only contemplates the many trials and tribulations toward the path to victory but also about her journey with God. Christian themes are heavily included throughout as well as quotes from Bible scriptures. Richards-Ross does touch on many other relationshipswith her mother, father, sister, and eventual husband. However, the true focus of the book is on running and Richards-Ross's goal to win. At times, the writing is clunky and uneven. It gets mired in the many descriptions of competitions; but ultimately, this is a very positive story about determination. VERDICT Consider wherever inspirational stories with Christian themes are in demand.Esther Keller, I.S. 278, Brooklyn; Title: Run with Me: The Story of a U.S. Olympic Champion | [
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9,517 | 0 | Denette Fretz is the critically acclaimed author of two books in The Next Door SeriesPirates on the Farm and Conrad and the Cowgirl Next Door. A perpetual doodler and songster, Fretz teaches elementary art and music in Medford, Oregon.; Title: I Want Your Smile, Crocodile | [
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9,518 | 20 | Glenys Nellist was born and raised in a little village in northern England. The author of two popular book series: Love Letters from God and Snuggle Time, her writing reflects a deep passion for bringing the Bible to life for young children. Glenys lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with her husband, David.; Title: Easter Love Letters from God: Bible Stories | [
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9,520 | 0 | This lovely book extends the uplifting sentiment of Psalm 118:24 by following a pair of siblings through their day, and framing the story with the Bible verse itself: 'This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.' A little brown-skinned girl and her brother (the boy narrates) look outside onto a yard alive with butterflies, dragonflies, grasshoppers, and bees. The rhyming text moves the reader with the children from inside to outside, with the trees and houses leaning toward one another in a reassuring way. Next is a trip to the zoo with their parents, followed by a visit to a farmer's market, a bountiful dinner of fruits and vegetables, prayer, a book, and bed. The centerpiece of the book, in which the children, visiting the zoo, gaze through glass at animals--predator and prey--standing next to each other, will remind many adult readers of the Eden-like Peaceable Kingdom paintings by American artist Edward Hicks. This is indeed an Edenic appreciation of the world. --Connie Fletcher (Booklist Magazine!); Title: The World Is Awake: A celebration of everyday blessings | [
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9,521 | 20 | PreS-Gr 2A perfect book to cozy up to on a winter's night. Thirteen two-stanza poems accompanied by Bible verses provide young readers with an overview of the Nativity. The text is sweet and evocative, as are the illustrations of cherubic characters and bright-eyed barnyard animals. Poems framing the story of Jesus's birth gently remind children to give thanks to God for his most precious gift to the world. VERDICT Indeed, a very snuggle-worthy book to share with little ones at bedtime and a meaningful stocking stuffer.Rita Law, Los Angeles Public LibraryGlenys Nellist was born and raised in a little village in northern England. The author of fifteen titles, including two popular book series: Love Letters from God and Snuggle Time, her writing reflects a deep passion for bringing the Bible to life for young children. Glenys lives in Michigan, with her husband, David.; Title: Snuggle Time Christmas Stories | [
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9,522 | 20 | Now kids 6-10 can share in the love for God's Word with The Adventure Bible for Young Readers. Based on the best-selling Adventure Bible and written in the New International Reader's Version. (NIrV--The NIV for Kids!), this new Adventure Bible is designed especially for young readers who are ready to explore the Bible on their own. Filled with colorful illustrations and important facts and figures scattered throughout, The Adventure Bible for Young Readers will instill a life-long habit of turning to God's Word for guidance. Look for these features within the text: ? Life in Bible Times helps kids understand what it was like to live in Bible times. For visual stimulation, each box includes a color picture. ? People in Bible Times helps readers to sort out Zechariah from Zacchaeus, Joseph from Joash. ? Words to Treasure highlights popular verses for kids to memorize. ? Did You Know? points out many of the interesting facts and figures found in the Bible. ? Let's Live It! suggests activities, such as playing games and drawing pictures to reinforce the Bible lessons. ? A Dictionary/concordance for those tricky words. In addition to these great features, check out the Book Introductions for basic facts about each book of the Bible (who wrote it, where it took place, and why it was written), and full-color pages throughout with more interesting information about the Bible and what it means to be a Christian. Designed to enhance your child's personal Bible study, The Adventure Bible for Young Readers is sure to become a Bible classic.Lawrence O. Richards is currently a full-time author and speaker. He has written over 200 Christian books, including commentaries on every book of the Bible and Zondervan bestselling Adventure Bible and Teen Study Bible, which he did with his wife, Sue. SPANISH BIO: Lawrence O. Richards tiene una licenciatura en filosofia de la Universidad de Michigan, una maestria en teologia y educacion cristiana del Seminario Teologico de Dallas y un doctorado del Seminario Teologico Evangelico Garrett de la Universidad Northwestern. Es autor de unos 200 titulos en temas como la filosofia de la educacion cristiana, renovacion de la iglesia, el ministerio de ninos, ministerio de jovenes, liderazgo, grupos pequenos, y ensenanza biblica. Sus libros han sido traducidos en 24 idiomas. Richards reside en Hudson, Florida donde es participante activo en su iglesia, Hudson's First United Methodist Church.; Title: Adventure Bible for Young Readers, NIrV, The | [
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9,523 | 20 | In The Adventure Bible, kids 8--12 will discover the treasure of God's Word. Filled with great adventures and exciting features, The Adventure Bible opens a fresh new encounter with Scripture for kids, especially at a time when they are trying to develop their own ideas and opinions independent of their parents. Look for these in-text features, designed to spark curiosity: Life in Bible Times helps kids understand what it was like to live in Bible times. For visual appeal, each box includes a color picture. People in Bible Times helps readers to sort out Zechariah from Zephaniah, Jehoshaphat from Joash. Words to Treasure highlights popular verses for kids to memorize. Did You Know? points out many of the interesting facts and figures found in the Bible. Let's Live It! suggests activities, such as playing games and drawing pictures to reinforce the Bible lessons. A dictionary/concordance for those tricky words. In addition to these great features, check out the book introductions for basic facts about each book of the Bible (who wrote it, where it took place, and why it was written) and full-color pages throughout with more interesting information about the Bible and what it means to be a Christian. With all it has to offer, no wonder The Adventure Bible is America's bestselling children's Bible--over 4 million sold!Lawrence O. Richards is currently a full-time author and speaker. He has written over 200 Christian books, including commentaries on every book of the Bible and Zondervan bestselling Adventure Bible and Teen Study Bible, which he did with his wife, Sue. SPANISH BIO: Lawrence O. Richards tiene una licenciatura en filosofia de la Universidad de Michigan, una maestria en teologia y educacion cristiana del Seminario Teologico de Dallas y un doctorado del Seminario Teologico Evangelico Garrett de la Universidad Northwestern. Es autor de unos 200 titulos en temas como la filosofia de la educacion cristiana, renovacion de la iglesia, el ministerio de ninos, ministerio de jovenes, liderazgo, grupos pequenos, y ensenanza biblica. Sus libros han sido traducidos en 24 idiomas. Richards reside en Hudson, Florida donde es participante activo en su iglesia, Hudson's First United Methodist Church.; Title: Adventure Bible, Revised, NIV | [
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9,524 | 0 | In The Adventure Bible, kids 8--12 will discover the treasure of God's Word. Filled with great adventures and exciting features, The Adventure Bible opens a fresh new encounter with Scripture for kids, especially at a time when they are trying to develop their own ideas and opinions independent of their parents. Look for these in-text features, designed to spark curiosity: Life in Bible Times helps kids understand what it was like to live in Bible times. For visual appeal, each box includes a color picture. People in Bible Times helps readers to sort out Zechariah from Zephaniah, Jehoshaphat from Joash. Words to Treasure highlights popular verses for kids to memorize. Did You Know? points out many of the interesting facts and figures found in the Bible. Let's Live It! suggests activities, such as playing games and drawing pictures to reinforce the Bible lessons. A dictionary/concordance for those tricky words. In addition to these great features, check out the book introductions for basic facts about each book of the Bible (who wrote it, where it took place, and why it was written) and full-color pages throughout with more interesting information about the Bible and what it means to be a Christian. With all it has to offer, no wonder The Adventure Bible is America's bestselling children's Bible--over 4 million sold!Lawrence O. Richards is currently a full-time author and speaker. He has written over 200 Christian books, including commentaries on every book of the Bible and Zondervan bestselling Adventure Bible and Teen Study Bible, which he did with his wife, Sue. SPANISH BIO: Lawrence O. Richards tiene una licenciatura en filosofia de la Universidad de Michigan, una maestria en teologia y educacion cristiana del Seminario Teologico de Dallas y un doctorado del Seminario Teologico Evangelico Garrett de la Universidad Northwestern. Es autor de unos 200 titulos en temas como la filosofia de la educacion cristiana, renovacion de la iglesia, el ministerio de ninos, ministerio de jovenes, liderazgo, grupos pequenos, y ensenanza biblica. Sus libros han sido traducidos en 24 idiomas. Richards reside en Hudson, Florida donde es participante activo en su iglesia, Hudson's First United Methodist Church.; Title: Adventure Bible, Revised, NIV | [
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9,525 | 20 | The New Adventure Bible opens up the door to Bible adventure and discovery for kids ages 8-12. This edition includes the popular New International Version (NIV) plus all the features that have made this study Bible the leading Bible for kids. With its practical approach, The New Adventure Bible helps kids make the jump from learning the Bible to living the Bible. Features include: - Complete text of the New International Version. - Presentation Page. - "Let's Live It!" sections help kids apply the Bible to their own lives. - "Life in Bible Times" sections explain what it was like to live "back then." - "Did You Know?" sections point out fun and interesting facts in the Bible. - "Words to Remember" sections highlight the most popular Bible verses for memorization. - Extensive in-text notes and helps designed for kids ages 8-12. - 15 color charts include "10 Commandments for Kids," "How to Pray," "Famous Children of the Bible," and more. - 8 full-color maps. - Book Introductions - Dictionary-Concordance to key Bible words.Lawrence O. Richards is a writer and teacher residing in Hudson, FL. He received his B.A. from the University of Michigan, his Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, and his Ph.D. from Northwestern University. He is the author of numerous books on the Bible, Christian living, and ministries in the church including Expository Dictionary of Bible Words, Youth Ministry, Childrens Ministry, Church Leadership (with Clyde Hoeldtke), and Lay Ministry (with Gib Martin).; Title: The New Adventure Bible: The NIV Study Bible for Kids | [
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9,526 | 20 | Now there is a Bible just for that in-between stage, when children are no longer toddlers, but arent quite ready to study Scripture on their own. The Little Kids Adventure Bible is the perfect idea for children ages 4-7 who are ready for the next step. Made for vivid imaginations and short attention spans, this Bible is filled with color and bold features adapted from the best-selling Adventure Bible. This 448-page Bible includes hundreds of passages from the New International Readers Version? (NIrVThe NIV for Kids!), and is divided into ten sections. Kids will be amazed as one story unfolds into the next, increasing their understanding and wonder of Gods mighty acts throughout history.Lawrence O. Richards is currently a full time author and speaker. He has written over 200 Christian books, including commentaries on every book of the Bible and Zondervan best-selling Adventure Bible and Teen Study Bible, which he did with his wife, Sue.; Title: Little Kids Adventure Bible | [
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9,527 | 20 | Written for early readers, The Beginner's Bible includes 95 classic Bible stories, rewritten in a language children can understand. From the baby Moses ("A Basket Boat") to the baby Jesus ("The Most Special Baby"), from Noah ("The First Rainbow") to David and Goliath ("The Giant"), children are introduced to timeless stories and basic biblical concepts. Beautiful illustrations throughout. (Ages 4 to 8)95 Timeless Children's Stories -- Including These: - A Big Picnic (Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand) - Long and Strong (Samson) - Best Friends (David & Jonathan) - Trumpets and Torches (Gideon) - The Most Special Baby (Jesus is Born) - Fish for Breakfast (With the Risen Jesus) - A Secret Message (Joseph and Pharaoh's Dreams) - A Basket Boat (The Baby Moses) - Wind & Fire (The Day of Pentecost) - Money in a Fish (Peter and the Taxes) - The Chariot of Fire (Elijah & Elisha) - Spending the Night with Lions (Daniel's Faithfulness) - Lost! (Jesus in the Temple) - Helpers and Friends (Jesus Calls His Disciples) - Inside a Fish (Jonah) - A Room on the Roof (Elisha & the Shunemite Woman) - The Angel's Secret (Gabriel Visits Mary) - Surprise (The Resurrection); Title: The Beginner's Bible | [
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9,528 | 20 | Dennis Jones did caricatures at Opryland in his college days. He lives in with his wife and children in IndianaThe Read with Me Bible: Children love it. Parents trust it. Action-packed with full-color art, this storybook Bible contains Old and New Testament sections and brings 106 best-loved Bible stories to life. Children will love reading it with you or to you. The Read with Me Bible is based on the New International Reader's Version (NIrV) that uses simpler words and shorter sentences making the text easy to read and understand.; Title: Read with Me Bible: an NIrV Story Bible for Children | [
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9,529 | 20 | The Faith of a Child Starts with Simplicity How do you get children ages 6?10 captivated by the Bible? How can you get them so engrossed in its stories and characters that they won't want to put it down? Give them the Bible that speaks their language?one with simple words and vivid illustrations. Give them the NIrV Children's Bible. In the NIrV Children's Bible, the best-selling children's translation and a perennial, best-selling children's Bible storybook join hands to present a Bible that's perfect for instilling faith in young hearts. The NIrV Children's Bible combinesThe New International Reader's Version (NIrV) text, revised?using words and phrases on the third-grade reading level . . . yet with the accuracy of its best-selling older sibling, the New International Version20 Full-color tip-ins of Beginners Bible art?art in the style of the favorite Bible storybook whose colorful illustrations and simple stories have brought sales of over 2.9 million since its release in 1989. But the NIrV Children's Bible is more than just a dream team featuring two highly successful teammates. It also includes an NIrV dictionary, an illustrated article on Life in New Testament Times, the ABCs of Salvation, and a simple plan for helping kids read their Bible. All inside a cover whose trademark Beginner's Bible design parents everywhere have come to recognize and trust. Let your customers know about this exciting new Bible for children. They'll love what it has to offer?and so will you!Want to get your children so captivated by the Bible that they won't put it down? Give them the Bible that speaks their language, with simple words and vivid illustrations. Give them the NIrV Children's Bible. In the NIrV Children's Bible, the complete, easy-to-read NIrV children's translation joins hands with the beloved, best-selling The Beginners Bible(TM) characters. It's perfect for instilling faith in young hearts! The NIrV Children's Bible contains: - The New International Reader's Version (NIrV) -- using words and phrases on the third grade reading levelyet with the accuracy of the best-selling New International Version on which the NIrV is based. - 20 Full-Color Tip-Ins of the Beginner's Bible Art --art in the style of the popular Bible Storybook whose colorful illustrations and simple stories have made it a favorite with children and parents everywhere. The NIrV Children's Bible also includes an NIrV dictionary, an illustrated article on "Life in New Testament Times," the "ABCs of Salvation," and a simple plan for helping your child read the Bible. Cultivate your child's love for God's Word today with this colorful, complete Bible for early readers!; Title: NIrV Children's Bible, The Beginner's Bible Ed. | [
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9,530 | 0 | Kids ask hard questions. Kids' Quest has the answers. What do you get when you combine the first-ever complete Bible translation created especially for beginning readers with one of today's most popular Bible learning series for kids? The NIrV Kids' Quest Study Bible! The Bible that answers all the hard questions children ask . . . ? about the Bible ? about their world ? about God The NIrV Kids' Quest Study Bible brings together two children's masterpieces: the easy-to-read New International Reader's Version (NIrV--the NIV for kids!) and the Questions Kids Ask series by Lightwave and Livingstone. No other Bible compares with this one for meeting kids in their world speaking their language and answering their most important questions in a way they can understand. The NIrV Kids' Quest Study Bible features: The complete NIrV Bible?at a third grade reading level, it's perfect for kids. Based on the best-selling New International Version (NIV), the NIrV makes the Bible easy for children to read. Over 500 illustrated questions and answers. Simple book introductions. NIrV dictionary of more difficult words. Plenty of eye-catching cartoons. 2-color design throughout. Ideal for ages 6?10. This Bible answers children's questions about God's Word while they're reading the verses that make them wonder. And it responds to their big questions about life and the world around them with answers straight from Scripture. Children and their parents will love the NIrV Kids' Quest Study Bible. And so will you!Kids ask hard questions. Kids Quest has the answers. What do you get when you combine the first-ever complete Bible translation created especially for beginning readers with one of todays most popular Bible learning series for kids? The NIrV Kids Quest Study Bible! The Bible that answers all the hard questions children ask . . . ? about the Bible ? about their world ? about God The NIrV Kids Quest Study Bible brings together two childrens masterpieces: the easy-to-read New International Readers Version (NIrVthe NIV for kids!) and the Questions Kids Ask series by Lightwave and Livingstone. No other Bible compares with this one for meeting kids in their world speaking their language and answering their most important questions in a way they can understand. The NIrV Kids Quest Study Bible features: The complete NIrV Bible--at a third grade reading level, its perfect for kids. Based on the best-selling New International Version (NIV), the NIrV makes the Bible easy for children to read. Over 500 illustrated questions and answers. Simple book introductions. NIrV dictionary of more difficult words. Plenty of eye-catching cartoons. 2-color design throughout. Ideal for ages 6-10. This Bible answers childrens questions about Gods Word while theyre reading the verses that make them wonder. And it responds to their big questions about life and the world around them with answers straight from Scripture. Children and their parents will love the NIrV Kids Quest Study Bible. And so will you!; Title: NIrV Kids' Quest Study Bible | [
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9,531 | 20 | The Read With Me Bible is based on the New International Reader's Version of the Bible and maintains much of its wording and flavor. This book of Bible stories will excite young readers and get them acquainted with the New International Reader's Version. Every page of the Read with Me Bible contains fresh, colorful art and exciting action from 106 of the Bible's best-loved stories. Young children ages 4 to 8 will love reading it with you or to you. Either way, the Read With Me Bible will plant and root God's Word in their hearts. Brought to you from Zondervan, the Bible publisher you can trust, bringing you the best in Bibles for every age.; Title: Read with Me Bible | [
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9,532 | 0 | Colorful board books with simple stories and captivating, full-color illustrations help children ages 4 and under learn about the miracle of Jesus' birth.The candy cane story. Children love candy canes at Christmastime! And with this fun, rhyming story, they'll learn what makes candy canes so very special. The colorful illustrations help the important meaning of the candy cane come alive in young, curious hearts.; Title: The "J" Is For Jesus | [
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9,533 | 0 | Remember how much fun a treasure hunt could be? The Peek-A-Bible Board Book Series creates that exciting feeling with their lift-the-flap design. Zondervan is proud to present these special interactive books that enhance a child's experience of learning Bible stories. Parents who want entertaining books that make Bible stories fun for children age 6 and under will love these books. They'll even be entertained themselves by the clever pictures. These delightful books offer a fresh twist on a favorite story book tradition. Colorful cartoon style artwork will make children and adults laugh at the comic expressions on the faces of the characters. Ingenious hiding places keep curious young children intrigued. These interactive books have 9 interior spreads and each spread features a flap to lift. Mary and Joseph must find a place to stay in Bethlehem. Is there room in the inn? No, it's full. What about this stable? Yes, it will do. Open the door and see the animals welcome them in! Here is where Mary can have her baby, Jesus. Children will love meeting angels, shepherds, and wise men as they learn about the greatest Christmas gift of all--God's gift to the world of his Son, Jesus.The story of Christmas comes to life in this delightful, interactive Bible storybook created especially for young, curious minds. Playful art greets children on each page. And they'll love lifting the flaps to discover what's happening next in the Christmas story.; Title: The Christmas Story | [
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9,534 | 0 | Press the sound chip and the well-loved song plays. Children can follow the song verses through the book to learn that Jesus loves them. New to the Zondervan line of children's books, these colorful, die-cut board books are a captivating way for small children to learn simple but important truths of Christianity. Each book features cute, whimsical full-color illustrations and a sound chip containing a best-loved children's song. The book can be opened and read without activating the sound chip; once the sound chip is activated, the easy-to-read lyrics let a child follow the song page by page. These durable and engaging books are perfect for cultivating simple faith in tiny hearts. Ten pages, 7 x 6 .Captivate children with a fun, familiar tune and teach them an important Bible truth at the same time! Children will learn about Jesus' love for them as they press the sound chip and follow the song word by word and turn each colorful page. Perfect for developing simple faith in tiny hearts.; Title: Jesus Loves Me | [
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9,535 | 13 | Little children are ripe for spiritual teaching. In fact, they are able to grasp the simple truth of God's boundless love for them in a way that usually eludes adults. How can parents and grandparents effectively communicate Christian truths and moral values to small children? One excellent way is through music. Sing Along Bible Songs features wonderful, full color artwork and plays ten much-loved children's Bible tunes, including such classics as Go Tell It On the Mountain, We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder, and Only a Boy Named David. Children ages 2-6 will love the marvelous, high-caliber illustrations, and they will spend fun-filled hours playing their favorite songs at the touch of a button. Sing Along Bible Songs not only teaches and entertains but leaves both parent and child humming uplifting tunes. And this book is great for long, fidgety car trips!Laura Gibbons Nikiel, formerly a weekday art director and weekend artist, has embarked on her longtime dream of working as a professional artist from her home. She lives in Orchard Park, NY, with her husband and young son, and old Lab, and a scrappy young Boxer; Title: Sing Along Bible Songs | [
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9,536 | 0 | The Easter story comes to life in this memorable, interactive Bible storybook created especially for young, curious minds. Playful art greets children on each page. And they'll love lifting the flaps to discover what's happening next. Collect all the Peek-a-Bible storybooks! -The Lost & Found Lamb; -The Big Boat Ride; -The Christmas Story; -The Easter Story; -Little David & Big Goliath; -Jonah Goes Overboard; -Joseph & the Big Dreams.Tracy Harrast is a prolific writer of childrens books. She is the author of the Peek-a-Bible series and Picture That! Bible Storybook. She lives with her husband and three children in Tennessee.; Title: The Easter Story | [
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9,537 | 1 | Yorkshire veterinarian and bestselling author Herriot has come up with yet another winning tale about one of the many animals that crossed his path over the years. This time it's a dog, which he spies begging in the town square one market day. The story of how the little stray finds a home with a sympathetic policeman and his family tugs at the heartstrings as only a Herriot tale can--and in all fairness, should probably carry a warning label for parents who have steadfastly resisted their child's pleas for a pet. As in their other collaborations, Brown's softly shaded watercolors recall an England of an earlier era, a place of cozy stone cottages and country gardens. All ages. Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Market Square Dog | [] | Train |
9,538 | 13 | The most complete guide available on all aspects of children's theater. Clarus: Words and Music for Young PeopleColeman A. Jennings, Ph.D, is a professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Texas at Austin. A pioneering scholar and mentor in both the study and advocacy of performing arts for children, he has taught courses in creative drama, theater for young audiences, and children's dramatic literature at UT-Austin since 1963. His many other anthologies include Theatre for Young Audiences: 20 Great Plays for Children, Eight Plays for Children: The New Generation Play Project; and Theatre for Youth: Twelve Plays with Mature Themes.Aurand Harris is the most produced playwright for young audiences in the United States, with more than 30 published plays to his credit. Before his death in 1996, he was the first children's playwright to receive a Creative Writing Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the first to win the Charolette Chorpenning Cup from the American Theatre Association. His widely revered plays include The Arkansaw Bear, Androcles and the Lion, Rags to Riches, The Tobey Show, Monkey Magic, Pinballs, and The Orphan Train. Harris also wrote stage adaptations for such well-known stories as Pocohantas and The Magician's Nephew.; Title: Plays Children Love: Volume II: A Treasury of Contemporary and Classic Plays for Children | [
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9,539 | 1 | Just the sort of thing you hope will imprint on the memory screen of a young child: fresh, clear, pure, and good. CommonwealthJames Herriot's Treasury for Children collects all of the beloved veterinarian's delightful tales for young readers including: Moses the Kitten Only One Woof The Christmas Day Kitten Bonny's big Day Blossom Comes Home The Market Square Dog Oscar, Cat-About-Town Smudge, the Little Lost Lamb; Title: James Herriot's Treasury for Children: Warm and Joyful Tales by the Author of All Creatures Great and Small | [
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9,540 | 11 | Born in Lancashire in 1896, Dorothy Gladys "Dodie" Smith was the most successful female dramtist of her generation; and her first novel, I Capture the Castle (Atlantic-Little, Brown, 1948). Dodie Smith died in 1990.; Title: Starlight Barking: The Sequel to The Hundred and One Dalmatians (Wyatt Book) | [
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9,541 | 13 | The library of children's theater is understocked, and this collection partly redresses that situation. These mostly recent short plays are directed at children around ten, the ideal age to build a theater-going habit. The book begins with an interview with Maurice Sendak and includes a play of his, indicating the level of excellence the collection aims for and succeeds in achieving. None of these plays is doctrinaire or didactic, though they are full of wisdom. They engage children's imagination to communicate a sense of worth. There are coming-of-age plays, tolerance plays, and plays about children in society and war, and we are prefaced by useful introductions that will aid adult directors. Some are musicals. The best of them are based on folk tales from American Indian, eastern European, Russian, Japanese, and other traditions. Some are adaptations of children's literature such as Charlotte's Web and The Jungle Books. There is something here to meet every theater need and every child's anticipation. Highly recommended.?Thomas E. Luddy, Salem State Coll., MACopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.For librarians and other adults interested in the production of good children's theater, this excellent collection features 20 plays covering a variety of subjects and interests. Jennings has included original plays as well as adaptations of known works, all by award-winning playwrights who are recognized in brief biographical headnotes to the scripts. Hits such as Maurice Sendak's Really Rosie and Joseph Robinette's adaptation of Charlotte's Web are mixed with lesser-known treasures such as John Kauffman's According to Coyote. A conversation between playwright James Still and Sendak provides a motivational foreword. The scripts are not intended to be reproduced, but copyright sources are given, with addresses and phone numbers for those interested in obtaining permission to perform the plays. Highly recommended for school and public libraries and anyone interested in a substantial collection of plays for children. Helen Rosenberg; Title: Theatre for Young Audiences: 20 Great Plays for Children | [
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9,542 | 6 | Helene Hovanec has been the author or editor of nearly 50 puzzle books, including most recently Around the World in 80 Puzzles. She has developed puzzles for websites and CD-ROM's, as well as creating and producing "Puzzle Package," a presentation for elementary school children.Will Shortz has been the crossword puzzle editor of The New York Times since 1993. He is also the puzzlemaster on NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday and is founder and director of the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. He has edited countless books of crossword puzzles, Sudoku, KenKen, and all manner of brain-busters.; Title: The Outrageous Crossword Puzzle and Word Game Book for Kids | [
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9,543 | 6 | Helene Hovanec has been the author or editor of nearly 50 puzzle books, including most recently Around the World in 80 Puzzles. She has developed puzzles for websites and CD-ROM's, as well as creating and producing "Puzzle Package," a presentation for elementary school children. Will Shortz has been the crossword puzzle editor of The New York Times since 1993. He is also the puzzlemaster on NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday and is founder and director of the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. He has edited countless books of crossword puzzles, Sudoku, KenKen, and all manner of brain-busters.; Title: More Outrageous Crossword Puzzles and Word Games for Kids | [
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9,544 | 2 | Simple in language and story structure, making them accessible to young readers who are making their first foray into chapter books and good choices for reluctant readers. School Library JournalThe characters are likeable and believable--people you hope your own girls might take as friends. Fort Worth Star-TelegramSnip! Snip!"When you cut your hair in a pigtail," Mom said quietly, "you end up with some long pieces and some REALLY SHORT PIECES!"Cassie thinks her big sister hates her. First, she cuts off Cassie's hair. Then she stops talking to her. But Cassie knows a secret about her big sis's BIG fear.; Title: Sister Spirit (Go Girl, No. 3) | [
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9,545 | 2 | The birth of a baby"the one and only ever you"causes jubilation throughout creation in this quietly celebratory picture book from newcomer Tillman. Polar bears dance, giraffes weave to the sound of brass horns, and "the moon smiled with such wonder/ that the stars peeked in to see you/ and the night wind whispered,/ 'Life will never be the same.' " Tillman successfully sidesteps the soft-focus sappiness that can accompany this genre. Her writing has the authenticity of whispered conversation; occasionally, she pauses in her exaltations of the baby to address the subject directly: "I think I'll count to three so you can wiggle your toes for me." Her strong, assured paintings truly set this book apart. The pictures subtly radiate golden glints of moonlight, and her almost sculptural rendering style gives her characters a hefty physicality that counterbalances the ethereal sentiments being expressed. Although one suspects that grown-ups will be most taken with the topic and treatment, this is one of those rare baby books that should make both skeptics and sentimentalists of all ages happy. All ages. (Oct.) Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Kindergarten-Grade 2Rhyming text extols and celebrates the uniqueness of a newborn. "Because there had never been anyone like youever in the world." As the news of the birth travels, creatures around the world celebrate. "When the polar bears heard, they danced until dawn." "the geese flew home." "Heaven blew every trumpet." The text sits on white pages opposite large, richly colored illustrations. The moon appears in all of the paintingsas reassuring as the text's sentiment. Golden musical notes float across the sky as white polar bears dance and giraffes sway to the sounds of the moon's saxophone. The dark blue night skies make a beautiful and dramatic setting for this special night. The painterly art and poetic quality of the text make this an attractive book. Parents and grandparents are most likely to appreciate it, but they will undoubtedly want to share it with a child.Carolyn Janssen, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OH Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: On the Night You Were Born | [
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9,546 | 2 | Simple in language and story structure, making them accessible to young readers who are making their first foray into chapter books and good choices for reluctant readers. School Library JournalThe characters are likeable and believable--people you hope your own girls might take as friends. Fort Worth Star-TelegramNew town. New school. It's all so exciting! But Tamsin misses her old friends. Her new classmates are cool, too, but they have a secret club with mysterious anklets. And Tamsin isn't a memberyet. Will one "NO" vote keep her out of the cluband out of friends?; Title: The Secret Club (Go Girl! No. 1) | [
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9,547 | 2 | Simple in language and story structure, making them accessible to young readers who are making their first foray into chapter books and good choices for reluctant readers. School Library JournalThe characters are likeable and believable--people you hope your own girls might take as friends. Fort Worth Star-TelegramMeredith Badger is the author of the Fairy School Dropout books and Tweenie Genie: Genie in Training. Originally from Australia, Meredith lives in Germany with her family.; Title: Go Girl! #9: Camp Chaos | [
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9,548 | 2 | Simple in language and story structure, making them accessible to young readers who are making their first foray into chapter books and good choices for reluctant readers. School Library JournalThe characters are likeable and believable--people you hope your own girls might take as friends. Fort Worth Star-TelegramDream Big!Gemma loves gymnastics. But she has just had the worst class EVER, and her coach isn't happy.Are Gemma's gym dreams over?Or will her clever plan keep her on the team?; Title: The Worst Gymnast (Go Girl #2) | [
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9,552 | 2 | Simple in language and story structure, making them accessible to young readers who are making their first foray into chapter books and good choices for reluctant readers. School Library JournalThe characters are likeable and believable--people you hope your own girls might take as friends. Fort Worth Star-TelegramFriendship Fumble!Ant (short for Samantha) loves playing games with her friends at lunchtime. But when one of the boys decides she is too slow to play soccer, Ant feels completely left out.Can Ant come up with a plan to make lunchtime fun again?; Title: Lunchtime Rules (Go Girl #4) | [
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9,553 | 2 | Simple in language and story structure, making them accessible to young readers who are making their first foray into chapter books and good choices for reluctant readers. School Library JournalThe characters are likeable and believable--people you hope your own girls might take as friends. Fort Worth Star-TelegramRowan McAuley is the author of Go Girl! #5: Sleepover! and Go Girl! #9 The New Girl.; Title: Go Girl! #4: The New Girl | [
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9,554 | 13 | Simple in language and story structure, making them accessible to young readers who are making their first foray into chapter books and good choices for reluctant readers. School Library JournalThe characters are likeable and believable--people you hope your own girls might take as friends. Fort Worth Star-TelegramThalia Kalkipsakis is the author of several books in the Go Girl! series, including The Worst Gymnast, Sister Spirit, and Basketball Blues. She has also written a nonfiction book, It's True! Sleep Makes You Smarter! Her books have been translated in many languages and sold around the world. Kalkipsakis grew up on a farm on the outskirts of Melbourne, Australia, and used to escape into the bush to explore. Her biggest passion has always been writing, but she has also been a dancer and edited websites and travel guides. She now lives in north-eastern Victoria with her husband and two children and a black cat named Bindi.; Title: Dancing Queen (Go Girl! No. 7) | [
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9,555 | 2 | Simple in language and story structure, making them accessible to young readers who are making their first foray into chapter books and good choices for reluctant readers. School Library JournalThe characters are likeable and believable--people you hope your own girls might take as friends. Fort Worth Star-TelegramThalia Kalkipsakis is the author of several books in the Go Girl! series, including The Worst Gymnast, Sister Spirit, Dancing Queen and Basketball Blues. She has also written a nonfiction book, It's True! Sleep Makes You Smarter! Her books have been translated in many languages and sold around the world. Kalkipsakis grew up on a farm on the outskirts of Melbourne, Australia, and used to escape into the bush to explore. Her biggest passion has always been writing, but she has also been a dancer and edited websites and travel guides. She now lives in north-eastern Victoria with her husband and two children and a black cat named Bindi.; Title: Catch Me If You Can (Go Girl! No. 8) | [
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9,557 | 2 | Simple in language and story structure, making them accessible to young readers who are making their first foray into chapter books and good choices for reluctant readers. School Library JournalThe characters are likeable and believable--people you hope your own girls might take as friends. Fort Worth Star-TelegramThalia Kalkipsakis is the author of several books in the Go Girl! series, including The Worst Gymnast, Sister Spirit, and Dancing Queen. She has also written a nonfiction book, It's True! Sleep Makes You Smarter! Her books have been translated in many languages and sold around the world. Kalkipsakis grew up on a farm on the outskirts of Melbourne, Australia, and used to escape into the bush to explore. Her biggest passion has always been writing, but she has also been a dancer and edited websites and travel guides. She now lives in north-eastern Victoria with her husband and two children and a black cat named Bindi.; Title: Go Girl! #10: Basketball Blues | [
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9,558 | 7 | Grade 10 UpThis installment picks up exactly where Betrayed (St. Martin's, 2007) left off. Zoey Redbird, leader of the Dark Daughters and vampyre fledgling extraordinaire, has discovered some mysterious and disturbing events occurring at her vampyre finishing school. Her ex-roommate and best friend, Stevie Rae, is "undead" and only due to Zoey's love and belief that she still possesses some humanity has Stevie Rae not become a true monster. Zoey must quickly find a way to reverse what has been done to her before it is too late. To complicate matters, Zoey is forced to keep this a secret from her friends and has been betrayed by her mentor and advisor, Neferet. Zoey knows that Neferet is behind the creation of these "undead" creatures and is not at all what she seems. For help, she turns to her rival, Aphrodite, who becomes her confidante and partner in crime. Horror strikes the House of Night when two professors end up brutally murdered. Cast takes the series up a notch with this installment, and readers will be on the edge of their seats waiting for its continuation. This book is a must for any library with a vampire followingbut it does contain explicit language and sexual situations.Donna Rosenblum, Floral Park Memorial High School, NY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.The Cast and Cast team is back and stirring up deep trouble in their beguiling supernatural world.The issues faced by these teens are not child's play, and the stakes are life and death. Romantic Times (4 stars) on Betrayed; Title: Chosen (House of Night, Book 3) | [
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9,559 | 2 | The stories captured in Legacy of Honor hold valuable lessons for our country as we face new challenges at home and abroad. These Eagle Scouts will inspire readers to become leaders in serving others. President Jimmy CarterWhether you choose to become a teacher, a police officer, a doctor, or even the mayor of the greatest city in the world, your experiences as an Eagle Scout will prove invaluable. Alvin Townley's Legacy of Honor does justice to the proud history and bright future of the Eagle Scouts. Mayor Michael BloombergAlvin Townley's book describes how the Eagle Scout program can shape a life. He demonstrates this by providing examples of many former Eagles who have succeeded in life in no small part because of their experience in scouting. Once an Eagle, always an Eagle. Senator Bill BradleyIn Legacy of Honor, we not only learn who many of these Eagle Scouts were, but the kind of leaders they have become and the enormous contributions they have made to their country and the world. In compiling these life stories, Alvin Townley has completed a picture of an extraordinary program and how its training has helped shape equally extraordinary lives. Hon. Christine Todd Whitman, former governor of New Jersey and Environmental Protection Agency AdministratorAlvin Townley's book reveals the legacy of the Boy Scouts. He relates the adventures and deeds of Eagle Scouts living by the Scout Oath while contributing to the success of America. An excellent story that will inspire all of us. Captain James A. Lovell, commander of Apollo 13The unique leadership role in America over the past century of men who earned their Eagle Scout award as boys is unparalleled in business, the professions, politics, the military and national security. Legacy of Honor explores this extraordinary phenomenon of Eagles' leadership through individual stories, both informative and inspirational. Robert M. Gates, former CIA director and National Eagle Scout Association presidentLegacy of Honor will have a positive impact on the lives of millions of boys and their families. If everyone in our country lives the principles of Scouting, the best years in our country's history will be in the future. Ross PerotScouting and conservation share respect for the natural world, so it always seemed natural to me that many of our staff and volunteer leaders would be Eagle Scouts--this book provides wonderful insights into all that Scouting offers and how it helps develop tomorrow's leaders. Steve McCormick, President and CEO, The Nature ConservancyCommitment and devotion to the bedrock principles of our country -- optimism, fairness, determination and preparedness are inseparably intertwined with Scouting. Alvin Townley does a superb job of portraying how Eagle Scouting helps shape these everyday yet incredibly powerful values that serve our families and society so well. J.W. Marriott, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Marriott InternationalAlvin Townley spent a year traveling throughout the country to explore the legacy of America's Eagle Scouts. In thousands of miles of travel, he met with Eagles from all walks of life. The result was Legacy of Honor, a uniquely powerful narrative of character and virtue in American life.Alvin's journey truly began years ago in Atlanta, Georgia, where he followed the Scouting path of his grandfather and father and earned his Eagle Scout rank with Troop 103. He is a Brotherhood Member of the Order of the Arrow and has completed High Adventure treks at the Florida Sea Base, the Northern Tier Canoe Bases, and Philmont Scout Ranch.The author graduated from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. He has interned in the U.S. House of Representatives, served on the executive staff of an international consulting firm, and worked for his alma mater, where he built relationships with alumni across the country and spoke to classes on corporate strategy and ethics.Alvin currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, where he works and coaches at Marist School. He also works with Reach for Excellence, a tuition-free program benefiting talented middle school students from underserved communities.; Title: Legacy of Honor: The Values and Influence of America's Eagle Scouts | [
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9,560 | 7 | [An] engrossing and satisfying tale. Publishers WeeklySure to enchant any child lucky enough to read it...Such an ingratiating, cheery book that no one will be able to resist it. The Washington Post Book WorldWilliam Steig (1907-2003) was a cartoonist, illustrator and author of award-winning books for children, including Shrek!, on which the DreamWorks movies are based. Steig was born in New York City. Every member of his family was involved in the arts, and so it was no surprise when he decided to become an artist. He attended City College and the National Academy of Design. In 1930, Steig's work began appearing in The New Yorker, where his drawings have been a popular fixture ever since. He published his first children's book, Roland the Minstrel Pig, in 1968.In 1970, Steig received the Caldecott Medal for Sylvester and the Magic Pebble. His books for children also include Dominic; The Real Thief; The Amazing Bone, a Caldecott Honor Book; Amos & Boris, a National Book Award finalist; and Abel's Island and Doctor De Soto, both Newbery Honor Books. Steig's books have also received the Christopher Award, the Irma Simonton Black Award, the William Allen White Children's Book Award, and the American Book Award. His European awards include the Premio di Letteratura per l'infanzia (Italy), the Silver Pencil Award (the Netherlands), and the Prix de la Fondation de France. On the basis of his entire body of work, Steig was selected as the 1982 U.S. candidate for the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for Illustration and subsequently as the 1988 U.S. candidate for Writing.Stieg also published thirteen collections of drawings for adults, beginning with About People in 1939, and including The Lonely Ones, Male/Female, The Agony in the Kindergarten, and Our Miserable Life.He died in Boston at the age of 95.; Title: The One and Only Shrek! | [
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9,561 | 2 | Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo is the full name of the firstborn son in the Chinese family of this story. As the firstborn's, his name must be spoken completely and reverently. This old folktale of what happens when the boy falls into a well and his younger brother attempts to get help is nicely retold and should make excellent read-aloud material....Bright, active, and delightfully expressive. School Library JournalOn spacious, uncluttered pages the artist has extended the story with wonderfully droll ink-and-wash drawings that combine imaginative beauty with a true Chinese spirit. The Horn BookJust right for storytelling and tongue-twisting repeating, and . . . for reading aloud. Kirkus ReviewsArlene Mosel (1921-1996)s debut childrens book, Tikki Tikki Tembo, was an American Library Association Notable Book and won the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. In 1997, The New York Times named it one of the best 50 children's books of the previous 50 years. Mosel also wrote The Funny Little Woman, an Honor Book for the Hans Christian Andersen International Children's Book Awards.Blair Lent (1930-2009) received the Caldecott Medal for The Funny Little Woman, and three Caldecott Honors. He is the illustrator of Ms. Mosel's Tikki Tikki Tembo, a bestseller since its publication in 1968, and Bruce Goldstone's The Beastly Feast.; Title: Tikki Tikki Tembo | [
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9,562 | 1 | The spare, spot-on text is the perfect complement to the artist's warm and satisfying soft-focus artwork. School Library JournalThe basic language allows children to elaborate on the story from their own experience and imagination. The large type size means this book will function well as a transitional book as your child starts to recognize words and practices reading. Parents will enjoy the vintage feel of Peter McCarty's exquisite pencil illustrations while children will respond to the loveable animals. Armchair InterviewsPeter McCarty is the author and illustrator of T Is for Terrible, Little Bunny on the Move, Baby Steps, and has illustrated several other books including, Night Driving and Frozen Man. He lives with his wife, daughter, and son in Upstate New York.; Title: Hondo and Fabian | [
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9,563 | 0 | Late in the summer of 1935, Lydia Grace's parents are out of work, and to help make ends meet they send Lydia Grace to live with Uncle Jim, a baker in the city...Told entirely through letters, the story radiates her utterly (and convincingly) sunny personality...[An] inspiring offering from creative collaborators. Starred, Publishers WeeklyA moving, wonderfully rich illustrated story. It is that rarity, a pictorial delight that in 20 double pages gives more and more of itself each time it's read, and whose silent complexities reveal themselves with continuing pleasure. The New York Times Book ReviewHusband and wife duo Sarah Stewart and David Small have worked together on several picture books, including The Friend, The Money Tree, and The Library. The Gardener is a Caldecott Honor book. Small has also illustrated other books, including the 2001 Caldecott Medal winner So You Want to Be President?, by Judith St. George. Stewart and Small live in a historic home on a bend of the St. Joseph River in Michigan.; Title: The Gardener | [
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9,564 | 2 | The imaginative, artistic Pearl is a likable character, and girls with sisters will easily recognize themselves in either Pearl or Lexie. BCCBTen Rules is a fun read with a relatable young narrator Shelf AwarenessThe book will undoubtedly appeal most to younger girls, and would make a delightful shared, read-aloud between parent and child, or grandparent and grandchild. VOYAMartin's expertise at capturing a character's authentic voice brings a high level of depth and meaning to this work. School Library JournalAnn M. Martin gives us the real deal in this easy-to-read, eventful novel. ReadKiddoRead.comMartin, from her Baby-sitters Club days, knows all the ins and outs of Pearl's demographic, and the nine-year-old's travails will surely resonate with the intended audience. The Horn BookAnn M. Martin is one of the most beloved and acclaimed authors publishing today. Her novel, Everything for a Dog, also published by Feiwel and Friends, was name a Best Book of 2009 by Kirkus Reviews and Book Page, and called "beautifully crafted" by Publishers Weekly in a starred review. Ann lives in upstate New York.; Title: Ten Rules for Living with My Sister | [
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9,565 | 0 | With a tone that veers between crass and cautionary, the nonstop absurdities and blatant hyperbole will easily find an audience with middle-graders. BooklistAndy Griffiths kicks up the silliness a few notches in this collection of ridiculous stories featuring zombie kittens, rocket stealing ants, and, of course, killer koalas from outer space. TucsonCitizen.comPlenty of kids who will laugh their heads off Publishers WeeklyThe genius of this subversive little tome lies in its perfect combination of zany subject matter that will appeal to a broad spectrum of readers and a format that make it easily accessible to beginning and struggling readers. Kirkus, starred reviewAndy Griffiths is the New York Times bestselling author of The Day My Butt Went Psycho!, Zombie Butts from Uranus!, and Butt Wars! The Final Conflict, as well as The Big Fat Cow That Goes Kapow and The Cat on the Mat Is Flat. In 2007, he became the first Australian author to win six children's choice awards in one year for Just Shocking! He is passionate about inspiring a love of books in his young readers, and works as an ambassador for the Indigenous Literacy Project, which provides books and literacy resources to remote indigenous communities around Australia. Andy is a big fan of Dr. Seuss and of cauliflower. He lives in Melbourne, Australia, and is Australia's most popular children's writer.Terry Denton has worked with Andy on many books, including the Just! series. He lives in Australia.; Title: Killer Koalas from Outer Space and Lots of Other Very Bad Stuff that Will Make Your Brain Explode! | [
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9,566 | 0 | Imagine the outcome if Dr. Seuss, Dav Pilkey, and Lane Smith were locked in a room until they came up with a book for beginning or reluctant readers. These nine rhyming stories have action galore, plenty of dialogue, and ample pen-and-ink illustrations, all wrapped up in humor . . . Even young people who are struggling to get the hang of reading may happily handle all 176 crazy pages. School Library JournalGriffiths's innovative book for beginning readers collects nine short, intentionally silly snippets propelled by kid-pleasing, tongue-tripping verse . . . Denton's edgy, stick-figure-filled sketches enhance the zaniness factor and the offbeat, ironic humor. Publishers WeeklyTake one part Dr. Seuss, one part Edward Lear, place in a blender with a dash of Dav Pilkey and a bit of Cartoon Network juice . . . meant to be read as pure joy. It's a piece of candy eaten in secret between meals. The Excelsior File (blog)Definitely not your parents' easy reader, but perfect for fans of Lane Smith's Happy Hockey Family. Kirkus ReviewsThis collection of stories is fun albeit with a touch of mayhem . . . This is a good book for beginning readers, in the same vein as The Cat in the Hat and The Cat in the Hat Comes Back. It will likely spark a new rhyming nation of happy youngsters, some of whom will grow up to write their generation's outrageously funny advertising jingles . . . Any beginning reader will find it charmingly slapstick and fun. Armchair InterviewsAndy Griffiths is the New York Times bestselling author of The Day My Butt Went Psycho!, Zombie Butts from Uranus!, Butt Wars! The Final Conflict, and The Big Fat Cow That Goes Kapow. In 2007, he became the first Australian author to win six children's choice awards in one year for Just Shocking! He is passionate about inspiring a love of books in his young readers, and works as an ambassador for the Indigenous Literacy Project, which provides books and literacy resources to remote indigenous communities around Australia. Andy is a big fan of Dr. Seuss and of cauliflower. He lives in Melbourne, Australia, and is Australia's most popular children's writer.Terry Denton is known for his humorous illustration style and has worked with Andy on the Just! books, among others. He lives by the sea in Australia with his wife, three kids, and a pop-up toaster that only toasts on one side.; Title: The Cat on the Mat Is Flat | [
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9,567 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1The over-the-top humor of Jake Stays Awake (Feiwel & Friends, 2007) continues as Jake begins school. He and his pushover parents end up spending the first day of school trying to share tiny chairs, seesaw rides, and even a tricycle, since Jake will not let go of Mom and Dad. He finally relaxes when the teacher reads a story about a dog named Fred. "I have a dog. His name is Fred," Jake says. Fears forgotten, he walks to the front of the room and holds the book for his teacher. The computer-generated cartoon illustrations are full of unusual angles and bug-eyed, bullet-headed people. The sing-songy rhyming text describes Jake's actions (including passing gas) but never really makes clear why he's so terrified. The story might seem funny to parents or to older children, but is unlikely to reassure the target audience of kids who are just starting school.Heidi Estrin, Feldman Children's Library at Congregation B'nai Israel, Boca Raton, FL Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.In this tongue-in-cheek sequel to Jake Stays Awake (2002), Jake starts first grade, but when his parents try to leave, he wraps himself around their knees and refuses to let go. After unsuccessful attempts to pry him off, the parents reluctantly stay for the start of class: They walked into the room as one / and tried to be discreet. / But thats not easy when youve got / three people in a seat. Stuck to his parents in various awkward positions, Jake misses all of the fun, including finger painting, recess, and feeding the class pets, until his teacher finds a way to loosen him up. Although the rhyming text reads aloud well, Wrights distinctive, bold illustrations carry much of the humor; for instance, images of Jake and his parents squeezing onto a tricycle or climbing a jungle gym are guaranteed to generate laughs. This funny selection will easily transform first-day jitters into giggles. Grades 1-3. --Krista Hutley; Title: Jake Starts School | [
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9,568 | 2 | PreS-As in Tumford the Terrible (Feiwel & Friends, 2011), the appealingly mischievous cat is causing havoc. His human parents are about to host a party, and he has been making loud and rude noises all day long: beating his drum, slurping his food, burping, and generally trying to get attention. The final straw comes when the guests have arrived and Tumford makes a very rude noise and is banished to time-out. The text invites readers to tell Tumford that not all attention is good, and he reforms himself. The Stoutts reassure him that they love him in spite of everything and promise that he can sometimes be silly in private, so Tum "with a grin mostly sweet and sincere,/made a rude little noise into Georgy's left ear." Tillman's illustrations are wonderful and her black-and-white cat perfection (in looks, not behavior). He looks like a real feline with sometimes human expressions. Readers cannot help but love him just as his parents do: "madly from whiskers to toes." With its special message that even those who misbehave will still be loved, this book will surely entertain and reassure all the little Tumfords out there-cats and toddlers! Not to be missed.-Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.This book will surely entertain and reassure all the little Tumfords out there--cats and toddlers! Not to be missed. School Library JournalEven more of a draw than the original. Publishers WeeklyThe photo-collage illustrations are large and expressive--much like Tumford--and will tug on heartstrings and amuse in equal measure. BooklistKitty cat (and human boy stand-in) Tumford Stoutt learns a lesson about rude noises. This Tuesday, Sweet Apple Green is in for a ruckus. Tum beats his drum. He makes bubbles in his dish. He burps and giggles at the table. His parents aren't pleased, but Tum doesn't care. He likes the attention. Then in front of the Sweet Apple Guild, Tum does the unforgivable: toots the patootie trumpet. Mom and Dad put him in timeout. With a little help from readers, Tum learns not all attention is good. Kirkus Reviews; Title: Tumford's Rude Noises | [
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9,569 | 1 | Starred Review. Grade 23Broad slapstick humor and galloping, Seuss-like rhymes are just part of the reason this sequel to The Cat on the Mat Is Flat (Feiwel & Friends, 2007) has strong child appeal. Denton's funny illustrations are full of action, and his use of stick figures and stink lines makes the book look as though it had been illustrated by a cheeky but talented kid. The type layout is peppy and appropriate, breaking the story up with words that shrink or become enormous as the rhymes dictate. The 10 brief stories allow for frequent pauses but also flow together well, with some unexpected and witty transitions. A few challenging words ("underwater," "squirm") make this a book for more-competent beginning readers.Paula Willey, Baltimore County Public Library, Towson, MD Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.A Chicago Public Library Best of the BestEarly, emerging, reluctant, and accomplished readers alike are certain to enjoy this hilarious, easy to read book chock-full of whacky, slapstick rhyme. Perfectly complemented with zany black-and-white illustrations, kids will gobble-up these 10 short stories. . . . Full of humor, fun, and an easy format that builds reading confidence, this selection is irresistible. Herald Tribune (Sarasota, FL); Title: The Big Fat Cow That Goes Kapow | [
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9,570 | 2 | Praise for Get Well Soon:I completely fell in love with Anna Blooms voiceits wry, romantic, and so, so true. Gabrielle Zevin, author of ElsewhereAn upbeat story that offers a hype-free, realistic look inside a teen ward . . . As the novel progresses, readers will get a kick out of Annas snarky sense of humor and her capacity for self-renewal. Publishers Weekly[Anna] is endearing as a caustic damsel in distress. With Anna down the hall, landing in the loony bin just might be a whole lot of fun. Chicago TribuneA funny novel about depression. That's the welcome, endearing product Julie Halpern offers readers . . . a never-didactic message about emotional growth and psychic healing. Kirkus Reviews Best Young-Adult Books 2007Debut author Halpern drew from her own teen experiences with depression, and Annes voice, filled with spot-on musings, sarcasm, slang, and swearing, is uproariously funny and authentic . . . Many teens will connect with the vague anxiety that lands Anna in treatment as well as her subtle, realistic sense that her life is her own to value and shape. Booklist. . . funny, easygoing prose . . . an appealingly comic cousin of Carolyn Macklers The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things. Kirkus ReviewsThere is a lovely sweetness in the blooming relationship between Anna and Justin . . . Halpern creates a narrative that reflects the changes in Anna with each passing day that includes self-reflection and a good dose of humor. Readers will cheer for Anna as she gains confidence in herself, dares to rebel a little, and gets well as she goes back to her life. VOYAAnna Bloom is depressedso depressed that her parents have committed her to a mental hospital with a bunch of other messed-up teens. Here, she meets a roommate with a secret (and a plastic baby), a doctor who focuses way too much on her weight, and a cute, shy boy who just might like her.But wait! Being trapped in a loony bin isnt supposed to be about making friends, losing weight, and having a crush, is it?In her fiction debut, Julie Halpern finds humor in the unlikeliest of places, and presents a character whose voiceand heartwill resonate with all of us who have ever felt just a little bit crazy.Julie Halpern is a middle-school librarian in suburban Chicago. She is the author of the childrens book Toby and the Snowflakes. Her likes include road trips, board games, and cake. Her dislikes include traffic, insomnia, and meanies. Julie lives with her husband, illustrator Matthew Cordell, and their squeezably soft Siamese cat, Tobin. Get Well Soon is Julies first novel, and is based on her own depressing experiences during high school. But shes fine now. Really.Visit Julie Halperns Web site and blog at www.juliehalpern.com.; Title: Get Well Soon | [
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9,571 | 2 | *Starred Review* Dishing up a rare example of a character-driven tale that is also suspenseful and exciting, the author of the Jigsaw Jones series chronicles a magnificent championship game between two Little League teams that is as much about the players as the plays. Most of the action takes place on the field, and Preller leverages his love of the game and his experience as a Little League manager and coach to capture the games rhythms, routine plays, surprises, strategic moves, and shifting momentum that characterize baseball at its best. At the same time, he illuminates the personalities of most of the participants, from the bench clown and the slugger with a burning desire to smash things to the weak infielder who, despite gnawing self-doubt, makes a crucial play, and the game announcer, a former star whose life has been derailed by bone cancer. The baseball-as-a-metaphor-for-life theme is present but, thankfully, not in a dominant way in this absorbing sports novel. Grades 5-8. --John PetersPerceptive and funny, sketches introduce us to the players while the nail-biting action keeps the pages turning. (The Miami Herald, on Six Innings as one of the Best Kids' Books of the Year)Preller raises his game with this perceptive group portrait of boys who play Little League baseball. . . If Judy Blume could write a book about Little League, about its players' deepest fears and secret dreams, it might come out something like this. (Publishers Weekly, starred review)Dishing up a rare example of a character-driven tale that is also suspenseful and exciting, the author of the Jigsaw Jones series chronicles a magnificent championship game between two Little League teams that is as much about the players as the plays. (Booklist, starred review)This is a book whose emotional pull creeps up on you, pitch by pitch. Organized around the six innings of a Little League championship game, the story will appeal to longtime fans of baseball as well as those who know nothing about the sport . . . this is a book as much about on-the-field action as it is life lessons....Even sports veterans will savor many of Preller's observations--especially about pitchers (e.g., 'All pitchers have a little bit of rock star in them'; 'It is a job for an egotist. And an optimist. No others need apply.'). Like the boys on the field and in the press box, readers will feel this is a game to remember. (Shelf Awareness)Sharing tidbits of these boys' lives, exposing diverse backgrounds and situations, Six Innings should hit home with many readers....A tale of baseball, friendship, growth, and coming to terms with hardships, this fast read will grasp any reader who enjoys sports. (School Library Journal)Little touches make this novel stand out from other baseball fiction aimed at younger readers Do not let this title ride the pine, but make sure it has a place in your sports fiction line-up. (VOYA)Following the play-by-play builds suspense and brings the reader right into the action and the special world of baseball and the people who love it. (Kirkus Reviews); Title: Six Innings | [
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9,572 | 2 | Fierce mythical beasts find a helpmate in this visually striking but ultimately saccharine children's debut by a prominent comics artist. When a teacher asks her pupils about their goals, a pigtailed girl peeks from behind a stack of books. 'I want to be a doctor to the shy creatures,' said the shy girl. Or she would have, if she wasn't so shy. If she would only talk, the girl would describe how she imagines bandaging Bigfoot's stubbed toe, repairing a unicorn's broken horn (so he wouldn't be forlorn) or treating a phoenix for heat rash. Mack, in a radical departure from his Kabuki graphic novels, salutes Dr. Seuss (by way of creep-meister Charles Burns) in his art and layouts. When the introvert balances on a tower of drinking glasses and introduces her very shy fish,/ who lives in a very high dish, Yertle the Turtle and The Cat in the Hat are points of reference. Yet the Seussian grace is missing. Mack's mostly polished ink line drawings, tinted with opaque colors against a white ground, occasionally look clumsy, and the girl imagines her unspoken wishes being greeted by mechanical scorn: 'Ha ha ha!' the class would laugh. Mack pairs a gentle soul with misunderstood monsters, but his cloying whimsy and flatfooted rhymes suggest that he has yet to find the right voice. All ages. (Sept.) Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.What if Bigfoot stubbed his toe? Or if the Abominable Snowman overheated? Or Cyclops needed glasses?A shy girl who can't say a word in class imagines herself as a doctor healing each scary monster. Thecreatures may seem terrifying, but they are really just as shy as she is. In his debut children's book, comics artist Mack has huge fun withlegendary monsters,celebrating the grotesque in arhyming text andglossy, colorful double-page-spread pictures that may call upsome of Dr. Seuss' work but still have a winning, solid charm of their own.The weird and the gross are a big part of the fun (aliens withhairless, oversize heads eateye boogers with fries), as is the little girl's fantasy of power and acceptance.Children can read aboutthe unfamiliar creaturesinthe monsters' glossary, locatedon the verso of the title page. Rochman, Hazel; Title: The Shy Creatures | [
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9,573 | 2 | Gr 3-7-Research has shown "bizarre elaboration" to have a significant positive effect on retention, especially of vocabulary. "Other easier-to-pronounce names for the esophagus are food funnel, nutrient hose, provisions pipe, chow spout, hamburger highway, taco tunnel, and sausage chute." Readers will remember lots of anatomy and physiology facts once they've ingested this profusely illustrated, super-goofy fun fest.(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Filled with gross-out details that are 99.9% fact-free, this title combines science parodies with cartoon diagrams that will appeal to all those grade-schoolers who feel overwhelmed by the textbook approach to human anatomy. Lips are important: without lips you wouldnt be able to talk properly, use straws, wear lipstick, get lip piercings, or make pretend farting noises. Then there are pimples (small pus-packed protuberances), the appendix (nobody knows why we have the stupid things), and much more. Each wild anatomical fact appears opposite a big black-and-white drawing that extends the silliness with additional text: inside the image of a stomach, a bearded man yells, Let me out of here, you stupid artist! Great for sharing, even in science class. Grades 3-7. --Hazel Rochman; Title: What Body Part Is That?: A Wacky Guide to the Funniest, Weirdest, and Most Disgustingest Parts of Your Body | [
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9,574 | 2 | Kek, a young Sudanese refugee, is haunted by guilt that he survived. He saw his father and brother killed, and he left his mother behind when he joined his aunt's family in Minnesota. In fast, spare free verse, this debut novel by nonfiction writer Applegate gets across the immigrant child's dislocation and loss as he steps off the plane in the snow. He does make silly mistakes, as when he puts his aunt's dishes in the washing machine. But he gets a job caring for an elderly widow's cow that reminds him of his father's herds, and he helps his cousin, who lost a hand in the fighting. He finds kindness in his fifth-grade ESL class, and also racism, and he is astonished at the diversity. The boy's first-person narrative is immediately accessible. Like Hanna Jansen's Over a Thousand Hills I Walk with You (2006), the focus on one child gets behind those news images of streaming refugees far away. Rochman, HazelAmerican culture, the Minnesota climate, and personal identity are examined in this moving first-person novel written in free verse . . . Kek is both a representative of all immigrants and a character in his own right . . . Kek will be instantly recognizable to immigrants, but he is also well worth meeting by readers living in homogeneous communities. School Library Journal, starred reviewIn her first stand-alone book, Applegate (the Animorphs series) effectively uses free verse to capture a Sudanese refugee's impressions of America and his slow adjustment . . . Prefaced by an African proverb, each section of the book marks a stage in the narrator's assimilation, eloquently conveying how his initial confusion fades as survival skills improve and friendships take root . . . Precise, highly accessible language evokes a wide range of emotions and simultaneously tells an initiation story. A memorable inside view of an outsider. Publishers WeeklyThis beautiful story of hope and resilience . . . is an almost lyrical story . . . Kek's voice is particularly strong as he models the difficulties experienced by a new immigrant . . . The book highlights the importance of attitude to success, a life lesson worth repeating as well. VOYAThe boy's first-person narrative is immediately accessible. Like Hanna Jansen's Over a Thousand Hills I Walk with You, the focus on one child gets behind those news images of streaming refugees far away. Booklist[Kek] relates the process of adjusting to his new life in poignant and lyrical free verse, a stylistic choice that helps set the tone of a character who of necessity thinks in images when he can't find the words to carry him from his old language to his new language . . . Kek's observations about the weirdness of American culture and customs will be familiar to immigrants and will cause non-immigrants to see everyday patterns and material possessions in a new light; the evocative spareness of the verse narrative will appeal to poetry lovers as well as reluctant readers and ESL students. BCCBBeautifully written in free verse . . . a thought-provoking book about a topic sure to evoke the empathy of readers. KLIATTIn an immediate, first-person voice, we get a detailed, emotional glimpse into Kek's adjustment to America and its ways. With exact and accessible language--as well as many evocative metaphors, as Kek tries to acclimate to his new life . . . Applegate gives young readers a compelling account of life as an outsider in America. Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast (blog)Kek's experience is not simply that of an immigrant boy looking to be brave in a new situation. He teaches much, of course, of the things challenging a person recently introduced to a place and culture. He also teaches about preserving the valuable parts of one's own history and culture. But most important, his universal longing to be part of a family, to display bravery and courage, to be accepted, make him just like any young person. His poignant story communicates the shared longings of all young people. Children's Literature Network; Title: Home of the Brave | [
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9,575 | 13 | Nicknamed "Action Jackson" for his kinetic style, abstract artist Jackson Pollack takes the spotlight in this outstanding picture book biography. Collaborators Greenberg and Jordan frame their account around a significant period in Pollack's life in 1950, when he created Number 1, 1950 (also called Lavender Mist), one of his most famous paintings. Readers follow Pollack into his barn studio, watch over his shoulder as he lays the canvas on the floor and begins to work all the while learning about his early life and influences ("Like the Native American sand painters he saw as a boy out West, he moves around the canvas coaxing the paint into loops and curves"). Weaving in quotes from Pollack himself and such child-friendly details as the artist's pets (including a tame crow named Caw Caw), the authors craft an imaginative account grounded in solid research and enlivened with lyrical prose ("He swoops and leaps like a dancer, paint trailing from a brush that doesn't touch the canvas"). Parker (To Fly, reviewed below) suggests the artist's graceful motion with the barest of pen strokes; in one spread, Pollock's body curves across both pages as he paints. Whether capturing the intensity of the creative process and the artist's unique choreography or the spare vistas of sea and sky near the artist's Long Island home, Parker's impressionistic pen-and-watercolor illustrations pay homage to the painter's sweep of line and color ("energy and motion made visible," to quote Pollack). An extensive afterword offers notes and sources, as well as photos of Pollack at work and quotes from his friends and colleagues. Publishers Weekly Starred ReviewArt history specialists Greenberg and Jordan (Boston Globe/Horn Book-winning Chuck Close, Up Close, 1998; Sibert Honor-winning Vincent Van Gogh: Portrait of An Artist, 2001) have again pushed the nonfiction envelope with this astonishing biography cum evocation of action painter and abstract expressionist icon Jackson Pollock. Dubbed "Action Jackson"-or sometimes even "Jack the Dripper"-by critics and admirers alike, Pollock is an acknowledged reference point for all late-20th-century painters. His influence has captivated the likes of illustrators Norman Rockwell and Ian Falconer and even actor-directors like Ed Harris. How to parse a painter like Pollock? In a stroke of expository genius, they focus on a semi-imagined account of an intense period in Pollock's life-May through June 1950. The brief frenzy of work that produced the transcendent and transformational painting " Number 1, 1950" known as "Lavender Mist." Greenberg and Jordan make strategic use of contemporaneous accounts and press sources including Hans Namuth's photos and documentary film. The book's back matter includes the terrifically interesting and surprisingly complete two pages of notes and sources. A perfect little biographical essay offers all the needed details including this poignant passage, a discreet but unsparing observation that: "Jackson struggled with alcoholism and depression for most of his adult life. When he was sober, he painted well, but when he was drinking he felt discouraged and temperamental." In tandem with this, it is hard to convey the equally astonishing strength of Parker's illustrations. A widely exhibited watercolorist of considerable renown (winner of Boston Globe/Horn Book Award for Cold Feet, 2000), Parker shows us both the mood sensibility of the painter he demonstrates the how of Pollock's technique. His semi-realistic and pleasingly spiky India ink drawings are heightened with expansive gloriously transparent watercolor washes in palette that often subtly reflect the colors and values of Pollock's "Lavender Mist." Parker evokes Pollock's painting with his own painter's hand. He masterfully conveys painting as an active dance of form and color. This stunning collaboration is both a tour de force and an uncommon pleasure. Kirkus reviews Starred Review'Action Jackson' was Jackson Pollock's nickname, and this slim, picture-book biography describes how this "athlete with a paintbrush" made one of his most famous works: the "drip painting" titled Lavender Mist. Using spare, lyrical words, the authors layer the exciting story with deep observations about what art is, how it is made, and why Pollock was so extraordinary. Descriptions of the thrilling creative process dance between long periods where Pollock "sits, silent, on the floor, staring at the blank canvas" and motion: "dripping, pouring, flinging." Throughout, the authors describe Pollock's technique differed from other artists, using plenty of sensory descriptions to place readers right in the studio. Parker's scribbly pen-and-watercolor illustrations get the mood just right; the loose lines have an improvised, energetic quality that echoes Pollock's painting. As in their previous collaborations, such as Chuck Close (1998) and Frank Gehry (2000), the authors explore what an artist really does in remarkably clear language that will encourage children to approach art, learn about it, and trust their own reactions. Pollock's darker struggles-alcoholism, depression-are mentioned in an excellent, appended two-page profile for older readers, which includes some thumbnail reproductions for Jackson's work. An authors' note addressing fictionalization, source notes, and a bibliography conclude. Booklist Starred ReviewGreenberg and Jordan offer another remarkable book as they capture a two-month period during which Jackson Pollock created Number 1, 1950, (Lavender Mist). Though only focusing on this one painting, the authors manage to include interesting and revealing details about Pollock's childhood influences: his pets, his studio, and his environment. The active tense of the text lends immediacy and liveliness to the subject, "an athlete with a paintbrush" who "swoops and leaps like a dancer." Quotes from Pollock himself reveal his distinctive artistic process. The thoughtfulness and care that went into his painting should effectively put to rest any of the "I could do that" skepticism his art sometimes evokes. The authors remark on the widely varying responses to Pollock's work, and make note of his seminal place in 20th-century American art. Parker's watercolor illustrations capture the spirit of the text: dynamic as Pollock dances/paints, more introspective as he sits on the beach, watching the gulls. This is an exemplary picture-book biography, with lyrical prose and appealing illustrations that capture the moods of its subject, plus fascinating biographical details, photographs, and source notes. The text is accessible enough for younger readers to appreciate if read aloud and lively enough to appeal to older readers, who just might be inspired to learn more about the artist. School Library Journal Starred ReviewThe title may suggests a sports figure, but this book features a hero of a different sort: innovative painter Jackson Pollock. The ever-inventive Greenberg and Jordan have used their usual thorough research as the basis for a fiction-smoothed narrative of Pollock's days of painting at his Long Island home, focusing particularly on the production of the painting called Lavender Mist. Present tense makes the evocative you-are-there description of Pollock's routine ("He swoops and leaps like a dancer, paint trailing from a brush that doesn't touch the canvas") even more immediate, and the details of his non-painting activities ("He puts down the brush and goes into the house to help make supper") keep the portrait grounded in reality, reminding readers that an artist can be a guy with a dog and have a garden at the same time as being a controversial pioneer of the visual medium. Some biographical details enhance the text, but only insofar as they flesh out the explanation of this particular labor (a more detailed biography is included in the back matter); the result is a closely focused and insightful introduction to Pollock's way of making art. Parker's line-and-watercolor illustrations are surprisingly simpatico with their unusual subject: their reliance on uneven, unpolished, and yet oddly graceful line suits Pollock's driven drips, and their spareness, which seems at odds with their subject's lush layerings, is well suited to conveying the open landscapes that inspired him. Abstract paintings in general can be pretty mysterious to kids, and this will provide them with context, especially in conjunction with a museum visit; it will also offer them some insight into that evanescent thing, an artist's vision. In addition to the biography, end matter includes detailed source notes that provide more illuminating details, a biography, and notes on the featured art. Bulletin, Center for Children's Books Starred ReviewPicture books about artists are full of pitfalls. Will an illustrator attempt to re-create the style of a famous painter? Will he mix reproductions with illustrations, risking a cluttered design? Will the author make the subject more "accessible" by creating a child protagonist or a fictional child-friendly plot? In Action Jackson, the trio of collaborators nimbly avoids these hazards as they present the complex, reserved artist Jackson Pollock using a few words and large watercolor and pen illustrations. What Pollock paints if shown minimally with a few strokes, allowing the focus of these scenes to be the figure of the painter stretching his body across the canvas. Even when the artist is sitting quietly on the dunes, Parker's gestural style and quick improvisational line implies that Pollock's mind is as active as the gulls he's watching. Before beginning their story, the authors tell us in a short note that "some of this account is imagined." We also learn it is spring 1950 and Pollock is working on Lavender Mist (one of the first canvases in his new style). "In the afternoon Jackson Pollock puts on his paint-splattered boots and walks across the yard." We follow him to the old barn that serves as his studio and watch him start a new painting. "Some artists put a canvas on an easel or hang it on a wall. Not Jackson. He spreads his out like a sheet, smoothing it flat with his large hands. He wants his painting to be big, big as the sky out West where he grew up, flat as the marshland behind the house." Like an announcer providing play-by-play commentary, the text continues to track Pollock, using the artist's still periods staring at the canvas to impart bits of information about his materials and his reasons for using this new technique. A grueling day at work is followed by days away from the studio to let the paint dry before continuing this cycle. Finally it is finished. We turn the page and see a reproduction of Number 1, 1950 (Lavender Mist)-startling departure after twenty pages of Parker's illustrations, but that's just the point. The text on this spread begins, "Some people will be shocked when they see what he has created." After waiting another week for the paint to dry (we see Pollock and his wife going about their lives), he can move the finished painting out of the way, and the book ends as it began, with Pollock staring as a new blank canvas covering the floor. On the last five pages the authors have provided additional biographical information and extensive notes, including photos of the artist as a child and at work in 1950. Greenberg, Jordan, and Parker have created a book with the energy and expression to match their subject. The Horn Book Starred ReviewJan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan are the authors of award winning childrens and young adult books about art including Chuck Close: Up Close (A Boston Glove-Horn Book Honor Book and Norman O. Sugarman Award winner); and Vincent Van Gogh: Portrait of an Artist and Action Jackson, which were both Sibert Award Honor Books.Robert Andrew Parker is a fine artist and printmaker whose work often appears in publications such as The New Yorker. 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9,576 | 0 | Wonderful. Anyone looking for the next big thing has come to the right place. Higgins has created a uniquely grim fantasy world that more than holds its own with Dickens or Peake. Her characters are brilliantly realized and the story grabs at the reader with hooked talons. (Eoin Colfer)This polished debut from a British writer tantalizingly blends secrets and thick, evocative atmosphere . . . Higgins, framing her book as texts discovered in a hallowed wooden leg, expertly sustains the audience's curiosity, revealing just enough information to keep readers riveted. And for all the grisly details, the novel gets at important themes about self-determination and trust. Original and engrossing. (Publishers Weekly, starred review)The story's vaguely Dickensian atmosphere is exquisite . . . A tantalizingly revelatory ending leaves at least one thread dangling for future volumes (which are sure to evoke more picaresque oddities and nefarious tales), making this a smart, peculiarly thrilling book that is sure to appeal to readers ready to sidestep the goodygoody Harry Potters of adventure fiction. (Booklist, starred review)Higgins's debut begins with a bang--on the streets of a London as dark as in any Dickens novel--and ends in a mysterious cave, with no let-up in pacing from start to finish . . . One of Higgins's great achievements is the way she manages to convey a degree of innocence in Ludlow despite his harsh life surviving the city streets. Redemption emerges as a strong theme in the book, as she reveals the complexities of human nature, and she leaves open several mysteries (including the history behind a wooden leg and Joe's prized pet frog). Readers can only hope for many more black books filled with secrets. (Shelf Awareness)Pre-teens who enjoy historically based fantasy . . . will find The Black Book of Secrets thoroughly rewarding. (The Washington Post)Will keep readers on the edge of their seats. (Scripps Howard News Service)There can be few more nightmarish openings than that of The Black Book of Secrets . . . A beguiling mix of gothic fairy tale and Dahlesque macabre for 9-13-year-olds. (The Telegraph (UK))Higgins creates a fascinating novel peopled with colorful characters and imbued with clever plot twists . . . the novel's climax is both excellent and surprising. (VOYA)Higgins's fine writing and wry tale will charm readers who are ready for the unusual . . . like the film Chocolat . . . a stranger enters a town and changes the lives there forever, all from the confines of a small shop, this time a pawnbroker's place. (KLIATT)The resolution, as tidy a piece of plotting as can be imagined, not only collects all the plot threads but leads to the deeper revelation of who Joe is and why he plies such a curious trade. Strongly seasoned with details of nineteenth-century oddities, the story abounds with puzzles, quirks, and enticing disclosures. (The Horn Book)"Grabs at the reader with hooked talons."--Eoin ColferA boy arrives at a remote village in the dead of night. His name is Ludlow Fitch--and he is running from a most terrible past. What he is about to learn is that in this village is the life he has dreamed of--a safe place to live, and a job, as the assistant to the mysterious pawnbroker who trades people's deepest, darkest secrets for cash. Ludlow's job is to neatly transcribe the confessions in an ancient leather-bound tome: The Black Book of Secrets.Ludlow yearns to trust his mentor, who refuses to disclose any information on his past experiences or future interactions. What the pawnbroker does not know is, in a town brimming with secrets, the most troubling may be held by his new apprentice.Born in London, F.E. Higgins moved to Ireland at the age of seven. After attending university in Dublin, she returned to England, and now lives in a house that dates back to the 15th century in a small village in rural Kent. The Black Book of Secrets is her first novel.; Title: The Black Book of Secrets | [
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9,577 | 2 | My friend Rabbit means well, begins the mouse narrator. But whatever he does, wherever he goes, trouble follows. Once Rabbit pitches Mouse's airplane into a tree, Rohmann tells most of the story through bold, expressive relief prints, a dramatic departure for the illustrator of The Cinder-Eyed Cats and other more painterly works. Rabbit might be a little too impulsive, but he has big ideas and plenty of energy. Rohmann pictures the pint-size, long-eared fellow recruiting an elephant, a rhinoceros and other large animals, and coaching them to stand one on top of another, like living building blocks, in order to retrieve Mouse's plane. Readers must tilt the book vertically to view the climactic spread: a tall, narrow portrait of a stack of very annoyed animals sitting on each other's backs as Rabbit holds Squirrel up toward the stuck airplane. The next spread anticipates trouble, as four duckling onlookers scurry frantically; the following scene shows the living ladder upended, with lots of flying feathers and scrabbling limbs. Somehow, in the tumult, the airplane comes free, and Mouse, aloft again, forgives his friend... even as the closing spread implies more trouble to follow. This gentle lesson in patience and loyalty, balanced on the back of a hilarious set of illustrations, will leave young readers clamoring for repeat readings. Publishers Weekly"This is a very simple book designed for younger ages. It's a fast reading book, but can help start a great discussion in giving the benefit of the doubt, in unconditional love, and in being a faithful friend. Armchair InterviewsBest known for fluid, superbly realistic oil paintings, Rohmann switches to thick-lined colored woodcuts and a simpler pictorial style for this nearly wordless, engaging, wacky episode. . . . Rohmann uses wordless, and sometimes even empty, frames to great comic effect, allowing huge animals to make sudden entrances from the side--or from above, and artfully capturing the expressions on their faces. Young readers and pre-readers will chortle at the silliness of it all while enjoying the sometimes-demanding friendship between these disparately sized chums. Kirkus ReviewsMouse, the narrator who flies a red and yellow biplane, tells listeners that his friend Rabbit ""means well,"" but that trouble always follows him. Then comes a smart, sassy object lesson on how much trouble Rabbit brings. The fun of this is in the spacing and sequencing of the heavily ink-outlined drawings. After Rabbit has thrown Mouse's beloved biplane into a tree, one full page consists of tiny Mouse staring up, ink accents marking his exasperation. On the facing page, Rabbit darts off, promising a solution. The next double-spread shows an anxious Mouse as Rabbit drags one enormous tail into view. The space fills with a massive elephant. Then Rabbit pulls in, among others, a rhino, a reindeer, and a duck (followed, of course, by ducklings). Now, the two-page spread must be turned vertically to reveal a giant pyramid of animals, topped by a squirrel holding Mouse, who reaches for the biplane--then the mass topples. Rage-filled beasts turn on Rabbit. Mouse, flying in on his recovered plane, saves Rabbit from their clutches and claws. Tremendous physical humor delivers a gentle lesson about accepting friends as they are. BooklistA simple story about Rabbit and Mouse, who, despite Rabbit's penchant for trouble, are friends. When Rabbit launches his toy airplane (with Mouse in the pilot seat at takeoff) and it gets stuck in a tree, he convinces his friend that he will come up with a plan to get it down. He does so by stacking animals on top of one another (beginning with an elephant and a rhinoceros) until they are within reach of the toy. The double-page, hand-colored relief prints with heavy black outlines are magnificent, and children will enjoy the comically expressive pictures of the animals before and after their attempt to extract the plane. The text is minimal; it's the illustrations that are the draw here. School Library JournalEric Rohmann won the Caldecott Medal for My Friend Rabbit, a Caldecott Honor for Time Flies, and a Robert F. Silbert Honor for Giant Squid. He is also the author and illustrator of Bone Dog, A Kitten Tale, and The Cinder-Eyed Cats, among other books for children. He has illustrated many other books, including Last Song, based on a poem by James Guthrie, and has created book jackets for a number of novels, including His Dark Materials, by Philip Pullman.; Title: My Friend Rabbit: A Picture Book | [
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9,578 | 2 | Grade 58Jane Ryan, 14, is a capable rider whose family is not affluent enough for her to have her own horse. She rides a school horse for years, but then he is sold. Jane also tries to deal with the fact that the wealthy girls with whom she rides have never completely accepted her, except for Robin. When she gets the opportunity to ride Lancelot, a talented but difficult animal, she gains his trust and eventually wins the first Sunny Acres event. Tenacious and thoughtful, Jane is an appealing protagonist who gradually recognizes that being accepted no longer matters to her. The plot, though unremarkable, has enough twists, including a hint of romance, to sustain readers' interest. The descriptions of the challenges involved in preparing for competing are believable, although the time needed to achieve success seems a bit short. This novel merits consideration where horse stories are popular.Carol Schene, formerly at Taunton Public Schools, MA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.With a title that telegraphs the denouement, this first novel is long on credible emotions but pulls up short on scenery and secondary characters. Jane spends the summer before ninth grade at the horse camp she has attended for years. Her fellow campers, rich and often snobby, stable their horses at the farm, while Jane, less monied and more earnest, doesnt own a horse. After her usual mount is sold, shes given charge of an unruly, new horse. Although class differences and the teens emerging personal values are well depicted, not everything here rings as true. Janes father is a professor, and her mother also teaches, so their characterization as impoverished isnt very credible and Jane also has spots waiting for her at three different high schools right up through August, which seems unlikely. Although lots of horse-related vocabulary goes unexplained, readers who love anything equine will be well pleased, and Wedekinds recognition of the fondness girls sometimes develop for horses is right on target. Grades 5-7. --Francisca Goldsmith; Title: A Horse of Her Own | [
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9,579 | 6 | A puzzling global phenomenon The EconomistThe biggest craze to hit The Times since the first crossword puzzle was published in 1935. The Times of LondonEngland's most addictive newspaper puzzle. New York magazineThe latest craze in games BBC NewsSudoku is dangerous stuff. Forget work and familythink papers hurled across the room and industrial-sized blobs of correction fluid. I love it! The Times of LondonSudokus are to the first decade of the 21st century what Rubik's Cube was to the 1970s. The Daily TelegraphBritain has a new addiction. Hunched over newspapers on crowded subway trains, sneaking secret peeks in the office, a puzzle-crazy nation is trying to slot numbers into small checkerboard grids. Associated PressForget crosswords. The Christian Science MonitorFeatures: - 300 top-quality sudoku edited by Will Shortz- The "wordless crossword puzzles" that have taken the world by storm!- Introduction and solving tips from legendary puzzlemaster Will Shortz; Title: Will Shortz Presents The Monster Book of Sudoku for Kids: 150 Fun Puzzles | [
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9,580 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1"Unless I can sleep with my parents," says Jake, "I won't close my eyes, and I won't go to bed!" Night after night, his parents resist, then relent. Sleeplessness ensues until mother and father come up with a plan"We'll sleep with you, son, just not in our bed./Is there some other place we could try out instead?" The sleeping venues he suggests include a steep roof, the staircase, the bathtub, the kitchen counter, three garbage cans, and the family car. Wakeful Jake decides none of these will do as well as his own bed into which he finally tumbles, exhausted. And the moral of the story is: "it's not always fun/to have kids sleep with parents/night after night./But every once in awhile?/Well, that's quite all right." Pleasantly rhyming text is paired with droll, stylized full- and double-page illustrations in bold colors and varying perspectives, and sight gags extend the fun for children and adults. Mom's bedside reading is Passions Harvest; Jake's dog, which appears in every spread, is loyal to the point of hanging onto the edge of the roof by his front paws; and the boy's wide-eyed teddy bear stays clutched in Jake's hand until the very end, when he serves as a sleep mask for the pooch. Endpapers of floating sheep echo the pattern on Jake's pajamas and subtly suggest an alternative method of falling asleep. All in all, a delicious treat of a bedtime book.Marie Orlando, Suffolk Cooperative Library System, Bellport, NY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Pointedly addressed to children who prefer the parental bed to their own, this rhymed chronicle of a restless night has Mom, Dad, and young Jake trying out the roof, the bathtub, trash cans, and other venues in search of an alternative both comfortable and roomy enough for three. Ultimately, Jake comes around to realizing that his own bed isn't so bad. As Wright unconvincingly puts it: "His parents are happy again / with their son, / and everyone's realized / it's not always fun / to have kids sleep with parents / night after night. / But once in a while? / Well, that's quite all right." The illustrations, done in a distinctive cartoon style, feature aerial or skewed perspectives and figures with chinless, thumb-shaped heads; except for his height, Jake looks grown upwhich adds another layer of humor, intended or otherwise, to the episode. Peters, John; Title: Jake Stays Awake | [
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9,581 | 17 | Gerstein's dramatic paintings include some perspectives bound to take any reader's breath away. Truly affecting. Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)Readers of all ages will return to this again and again for its history, adventure, humor, and breathtaking homage to extraordinary buildings and a remarkable man. Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)With its graceful majesty and mythic overtones, this unique and uplifting book is at once a portrait of a larger-than-life individual and a memorial to the towers and the lives associated with them. SchoolLibrary Journal (Starred Review)Mordicai Gerstein is the author and illustrator of The Man Who Walked Between the Towers, winner of the Caldecott Medal, and has had four books named New York Times Best Illustrated Books of the Year. His works include The Boy and the Whale, How to Bicycle to the Moon to Plant Sunflowers, and illustrations for Applesauce Season.; Title: The Man Who Walked Between the Towers | [
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9,582 | 2 | K-Gr 2Told entirely in pirate lingo, this story follows a boy and his entourage of ethereal salty dogs through the first day of school. Me great scurvy dog slurped me kisser when I was tryin' t' get me winks! The protagonist's fruitful imagination turns ordinary routine into a high-seas adventure complete with a small, skirted buccaneer walking the plank during recess. In the end, where does X mark the spot? Treasure abounds in the library, with the chance to experience the adventure of the written word. The illustrations have a vintage feel, complete with boisterous grog-drinking, scabbard-waving, and bubble-pipe-smoking pirates. The combination of the muted tones of the pirates with the bold colors of the real world adds to the visual appeal. Despite the glossary, the text may prove a little challenging for the intended audience. However, it can serve as a tremendous read-aloud, especially on Talk Like a Pirate Day.Jasmine L. Precopio, Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Throughout his first day of first grade, a young boy describes his everyday actions in briny pirate terms, from breakfasting on grub in the galley to meeting Capn Silver (his new teacher) and walking the plank (seesaw) at recess. Each sharply rendered, full-color scene shows a crew of imagined pirates, differentiated in gray-toned drawings, who follow the boy and provide friendly company throughout the day. Young would-be buccaneers facing their own first-day jitters will enjoy this droll title, which ends with a cheer for libraries. A great choice for sharing on September 19, International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Preschool-Grade 1. --Gillian Engberg; Title: A Pirate's Guide to First Grade | [
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9,583 | 0 | Goody Hall is an unusual mystery that is rightly named; for Goody Hall seems almost to bewitch those who come in contact with it. The whole story has a dreamlike, allegorical quality that perfectly matches the setting. . . . an imaginative story for discriminating readers. School Library Journal, Starred ReviewGoody Hall is one of those rare publishing miracles, a book to delight readers of all ages. The Boston GlobeIn the marvelously evoked atmosphere of a country establishment surrounded by legends of a costumed robber, Mrs. Babbitt moves precisely and lightly to a happy finale. Adults as well as children will be satisfied with this story for reading aloud. Washington Post Book WorldA delightfully zany yarn. San Francisco ChronicleThis book is enchanting, written with comic artistry. Books for New Age Children and YouthThe tidy, satisfying-for-everyone ending is perfectly in keeping with the skillfully wrought tale. The writing is the kind adults will enjoy sharing with children. The Horn Book MagazineA young hero hired as tutor in an isolated house; an empty tomb, a sance, and a statue filled with stolen jewels; a double glimpsed in a night garden; and a bang-up Victorian happy ending. Another delicious blend of style, wit, and adventure. Kirkus ReviewsGoody Hall belongs on the list of timeless classics. While the book may age, the story doesn't. It's a book that is as much a pleasure to read as a child as it is for an adult. There is mystery, humor, history, and legend, all wrapped up in a wonderfully told story about interesting, likable people. And the fiery finish will captivate even the most jaded of children. . . . Whether this will be the first or fifteenth time you've read it, it's worth every second. Armchair InterviewsArtist and writer Natalie Babbitt (19322016) is the award-winning author of the modern classic Tuck Everlasting and many other brilliantly original books for young people. As the mother of three small children, she began her career in 1966 by illustrating The Forty-Ninth Magician, written by her husband, Samuel Babbitt. She soon tried her own hand at writing, publishing two picture books in verse. Her first novel, TheSearch for Delicious, was published in 1969 and established her reputation for creating magical tales with profound meaning. Kneeknock Rise earned Babbitt a Newbery Honor in 1971, and she went on to writeand often illustratemany more picture books, story collections,and novels. She also illustrated the five volumes in the Small Poems series by Valerie Worth. In 2002, Tuck Everlasting was adapted into a major motion picture, and in 2016 a musical version premiered on Broadway. Born and raised in Ohio, Natalie Babbitt lived her adult life in the Northeast.; Title: Goody Hall | [
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9,584 | 2 | Grade 14Much surface and little substance mark this collaboration from Gosline and Bossibut oh, what a beautiful surface it is. As the rhyming text extols the virtues of trees and describes the planting and growth of a group of seeds, the jewel-toned illustrations of the natural world immediately draw the eye. The elevated language tends more to poetry than sense: "Warm wishes sowed the greening land/and flocking birds rejoiced the stand/and sang a story that uplifts,/the tale of ten trees' simple gifts." The text then introduces these trees, each chosen to represent a particular characteristic (seemingly at random, for the afterword describing the various species gives no hint as to why they were assigned their titles). The blue spruce represents tolerance, the yellow poplar stands for love, and so on. A listing of state trees is appended. With a slightly New Agey premise, this handsomely illustrated book is more inspirational than educational and may find a home in Arbor Day celebrations and in Sunday school classrooms.Kathleen Kelly MacMillan, Carroll County Public Library, MD Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Beautifulthe jewel-toned illustrations of the natural world immediately draw the eye.handsomely illustrated. School Library Journal; Title: The Happiness Tree: Celebrating the Gifts of Trees We Treasure | [
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9,585 | 0 | Grade 610Left to survive on his own in the pestilent and crime-ridden city of Urbs Umida after the disappearance of his father (a suspected murderer), Pin Carpue's trustworthy nature earns him employment as a corpse watcher, assuring his skittish employer that the dead are truly dead. But Pin's seemingly straightforward job becomes more complicated when he is drugged at his post and subsequently witnesses two cloaked figures raise the body in his care for a final communication with a loved one. A series of coincidences leads Pin to seek lodging in the same boarding house occupied by these mysterious individualsa bone magician named Benedict Pantagus and his troubled assistant, Junowho also present their corpse-raising spectacle at the city's most notorious tavern. Lonely Pin is soon drawn to Juno and the secrets of her herbs. He strikes a deal with her that they will leave the abominable city together if he is able to divine the secret of bone magic. In tantalizing subplots involving a series of murders, a caged Beast, a dashing phrenologist, a potato-throwing dwarf, and a hideous journalist, Higgins explores the question of spectacle and what constitutes an honest wage. The cast of unusual characters and their interrelated stories carry readers along swiftly to an ending that begs for a sequel. Budding fans of Poe or Dickens will be entranced by this atmospheric novel.Jayne Damron, Farmington Community Library, MI Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.This paraquelmeaning it takes place in the same world, but follows a different threadto Higgins excellentBlack Book of Secrets (2007) drips with the same lightly fantastical, heavily Dickensian atmosphere. Young Pin Carpue works as a corpse watcher, standing guard in the morguefor three days to ensure that the deceased really are dead and not just sleeping. There, he encounters a bone magician and his pretty young assistant,who claim they can briefly animate the dead so that the living may ask themquestions. All the while a madman killerroams the grimy streets, spreading fear among the populace. While the bone magician conceitmight not be as clever a device as the secret pawnbroker from her first book, there is still no end of picaresque charms, creepy turns, and beguiling cast members (most hilariously thepoetry-reciting dwarf who turns to potato-throwing when he discovers its a more viable line of work). More stories from this unique world are likely on the way, though theres no telling in what direction theyll bend. Grades 5-8. --Ian Chipman; Title: The Bone Magician | [
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9,586 | 6 | A puzzling global phenomenon The EconomistThe biggest craze to hit The Times since the first crossword puzzle was published in 1935. The Times of LondonEngland's most addictive newspaper puzzle. New York magazineThe latest craze in games BBC NewsSudoku is dangerous stuff. Forget work and familythink papers hurled across the room and industrial-sized blobs of correction fluid. I love it! The Times of LondonSudokus are to the first decade of the 21st century what Rubik's Cube was to the 1970s. The Daily TelegraphBritain has a new addiction. Hunched over newspapers on crowded subway trains, sneaking secret peeks in the office, a puzzle-crazy nation is trying to slot numbers into small checkerboard grids. Associated PressForget crosswords. The Christian Science MonitorSudoku: One of life's simple pleasuresSudoku has taken America by storm! Puzzled by the wordless crossword puzzle? Try one or two of these simple, easy-to-solve sudoku and you'll discover what millions of fans already know: There's nothing as fun as sudoku!Features: 100 all-new simple sudoku Edited by legendary New York Times crossword editor and "America's puzzlemaster" Will Shortz Big grids with lots of space for easy solving; Title: Will Shortz Presents the Jungle Book of Sudoku for Kids: 150 Fun Puzzles! | [
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9,587 | 7 | Grade 36Jane, a British 11-year-old, is intrigued by the new girl, Staffa. The two enjoy all sorts of activities together, and Staffa's rather bombastic mother, Lady Matilda, invites her to visit them for the summer. Unbeknownst to Jane, if she accepts, she will become a pawn in a vicious plot that will prevent her from ever going home again. Through the vehicle of a dollhouselike box, Jane travels from her own world to that of a magical kingdom terrorized by Matilda, the dictatorial queen. She befriends the Eckersthe queen's fieldmouse-like subjectsand learns of their plans to overthrow the tyrant. When their revolution seems almost doomed, Jane courageously agrees to lead a rescue mission to free the imprisoned king. With the victory complete, Jane is able to return home. Children cannot help but be entranced by this Borrowers-like fantasy that mixes just enough otherworldliness with the realities of home, family, and friends to make one willingly suspend disbelief. The short chapters, introduced by well-executed black-and-white thumbnail sketches, are fast paced and clearly written. The many details, particularly those from the perspective of creatures much smaller than humans, add interest to an already-captivating story. While the rescue plan may be a bit contrived and the ending is predictable, they don't deter from the lively spirit and spunky characters that fill Saunders's text. The plot twists and turns enhance the tale and make one eager to buy into the protagonist's adventures. Furthermore, Jane's willingness to befriend those who are different will be a welcome message for today's readers.Nancy Menaldi-Scanlan, formerly at LaSalle Academy, Providence, RI Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: The Little Secret | [
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9,588 | 0 | The plot is simple but so well written and carefully constructed that its familiar elements--an estranged mother and son, an undying love--undergo a sea-change, too. And, for all its apparent simplicity, the images evoked are deep and complex. School Library Journal, Starred ReviewHaving read this book, one feels changed, haunted for life. Minneapolis TribuneThe language is as exotic as an underwater treasure trove. Book WorldMrs. Babbitt paints late 19th century domestic and aquatic scenes with enormous sensitivity and uses language masterfully to achieve action and imagery. The characters of the widow and her granddaughter are superbly drawn. . . . The romance and symbolism will appeal strongly to adolescent girls. Poughkeepsie JournalThis is a skillfully told story, offering a haunting and challenging read for the middle reader. The Baltimore SunBabbitt wastes nary a word, deftly carving characters and events into a gripping tale, successfully using the sea both as an impelling atmospheric force and as an effective protagonist. BooklistThe reader is treated to a poignant awareness of the power of love and its ability to shape the lives of those who experience it most deeply. St. Louis Post DispatchNatalie Babbitt's lightness of touch as she broaches deep and delicate themes is something admirable. The Christian Science MonitorAn intricate combination of patterns, like a jacquard weave, the book succeeds as a well-wrought narrative in which a complex philosophical theme is developed through the balanced, subtle use of symbol and imagery. It is a rare story, accessible to the discriminating preadolescent; because of its perfect scale and transcendent style, it neither diminishes the subject nor the audience. The Horn Book MagazineAn atmospheric, romantic tale. Kirkus ReviewsMusical' is a descriptor often applied, even over-applied, to poetry. But prose is just as obliged to rhythm and cadence, to the hum of warm vowels and the crackle of consonants. And there is music in the language of Natalie Babbitt's 16th novel, which is fitting because she is so often describing the ocean. If you listen you can hear it roaring inside her sentences. Set in an unspecified bygone era but free of fancified old-timey verbiage, this book is a little gem--something to read in one evening, tucked up in bed. Philadelphia InquirerNatalie Babbitt wastes no words in the telling of this gripping tale. Love story for sure, ghost story, maybe, but a story sure to entertain and haunt ten- to twelve-year-old readers. Armchair Interviews. . . the perfect time to stock your shelves with these elegantly designed editions. School Library Journal's "Extra Helping" on Square Fish's Babbitt reissuesArtist and writer Natalie Babbitt (19322016) is the award-winning author of the modern classic Tuck Everlasting and many other brilliantly original books for young people. As the mother of three small children, she began her career in 1966 by illustrating The Forty-Ninth Magician, written by her husband, Samuel Babbitt. She soon tried her own hand at writing, publishing two picture books in verse. Her first novel, TheSearch for Delicious, was published in 1969 and established her reputation for creating magical tales with profound meaning. Kneeknock Rise earned Babbitt a Newbery Honor in 1971, and she went on to writeand often illustratemany more picture books, story collections,and novels. She also illustrated the five volumes in the Small Poems series by Valerie Worth. In 2002, Tuck Everlasting was adapted into a major motion picture, and in 2016 a musical version premiered on Broadway. Born and raised in Ohio, Natalie Babbitt lived her adult life in the Northeast.; Title: The Eyes of the Amaryllis | [
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9,589 | 13 | Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 2Five adorable little girls are given the opportunity to learn to dance like ballerinas and eventually perform on stage. This is no small accomplishment since the girls have cerebral palsy and other muscle disorders and several wear leg braces. To inspire them, their teacher, who is a dancer and physical therapist, gives each of them a glittery tiara and a wand. Assistance is provided to them, as needed, by helpers between the ages of 11 and 16 who work with them during each class and at the recital. As the children learn the steps, their confidence improves and their muscles grow stronger. Finally on the day of the recital, the excitement of makeup and lovely costumes combines with the magic of performing to the beautiful music from The Nutcracker and Swan Lake as they realize their dreams. This is an inspiring portrayal of determination and love that will foster empathy among young readers. The colorful photographs of this dancing community working toward a common goal accurately and sensitively capture the struggles and joyful enthusiasm of all of the participants.Carol Schene, formerly at Taunton Public Schools, MA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Thompson frames (the girls') story as one of a dream come true . . . and in describing the girls' work with their teacher . . . the author stresses what these girls might have in common with the audience--their excitement, their delight in their tutus and tiaras, their last-minute jitters, their unmistakable pleasure in dancing . . . The insightful presentation encourages readers not only to identify with the dancers, but to draw inspiration from them as well. Publishers Weekly, starred reviewThis is an inspiring portrayal of determination and love that will foster empathy among young readers. The colorful photographs of this dancing community working toward a common goal accurately and sensitively capture the struggles and joyful enthusiasm of all of the participants. School Library Journal, starred reviewBallerina Dreams is a beautifully photographed book . . . what comes across most strongly is the matching joy on all of (the girls') faces as they demonstrate the skills they have honed . . . a lovely gift to aspiring young dancers of all abilities. National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD)Inspiring. The Washington PostThis lovely book focuses on five little girls who long desperately to be ballerinas on stage . . . the overwhelming theme is simply joy. An example of a small idea making things better for a small group of children, this program is truly noteworthy, as is its loving founder. Kirkus ReviewsThe images of openly thrilled performers, all supported from behind by teen helpers, are affecting in the extreme. With adult guidance, this will support character education units about perseverance, and young dancers drawn by the pink jacket (which doesn't hint at the girls' physical challenges) will emerge with a new empathy for those whose outward differences tend to set them apart. Booklist[Ballerina Dreams] could go a long way to teach tolerance to today's youth, and remind adults that no dream is out of reach. Oklahoma GazetteGet out the Kleenex! Ballerina Dreams by Lauren Thompson is such a charming, heartwarming, bittersweet book that you cannot fail to be moved. Readia: Children's Book Reviews (blog)Five little girls with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities share the dream of becoming ballerinas. With their powerful determination and the help of several committed teachers, these little girls get the chance to realize their dreams. This touching story would be a useful resource in an early childhood educational setting as an example of individuals with different abilities or disabilities, and its message of determination in the face of adversity is one that parents and educators of children of all ages would find useful. Children's Literature; Title: Ballerina Dreams: A True Story | [
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9,590 | 2 | Praise for "On the Night You Were Born": "This is one of those rare baby books that make both skeptics and sentimentalists of all ages happy."--Publishers Weekly "A beautiful tribute to the uniqueness of every child."--Kirkus Reviews "Many parents will welcome this opportunity to tell their children how special and loved they are."--Booklist ""On the Night You Were Born" is THE new classic baby book."--Jan Dundon, Children's Coordinator of Anderson's Bookshop "Rhyming text extols and celebrates the uniqueness of a newborn."--School Library JournalPraise for "It's Time to Sleep, My Love":"As in "On the Night You Were Born," the words directly address a young listener with comforting, fanciful imagery . . . Culminating in a final scene of a sleeping child in a floating bed under a watchful moon, this gentle, tender offering will buoy children with its strong messages of safety and love."--"Booklist""A luxuriant bedtime retreat for children and parents alike."--"Kirkus Reviews"Praise for "On the Night You Were Born":"This is one of those rare baby books that make both skeptics and sentimentalists of all ages happy."--Publishers Weekly"A beautiful tribute to the uniqueness of every child."--Kirkus Reviews"Many parents will welcome this opportunity to tell their children how special and loved they are."--Booklist"Rhyming text extols and celebrates the uniqueness of a newborn."--School Library JournalPraise for "Its Time to Sleep, My Love":As in "On the Night You Were Born", the words directly address a young listener with comforting, fanciful imagery . . . Culminating in a final scene of a sleeping child in a floating bed under a watchful moon, this gentle, tender offering will buoy children with its strong messages of safety and love."Booklist"A luxuriant bedtime retreat for children and parents alike."Kirkus Reviews"Praise for "On the Night You Were Born":This is one of those rare baby books that make both skeptics and sentimentalists of all ages happy.Publishers WeeklyA beautiful tribute to the uniqueness of every child.Kirkus ReviewsMany parents will welcome this opportunity to tell their children how special and loved they are.BooklistRhyming text extols and celebrates the uniqueness of a newborn.School Library JournalPraise for "It's Time to Sleep, My Love""As in "On the Night You Were Born," the words directly address a young listener with comforting, fanciful imagery . . . Culminating in a final scene of a sleeping child in a floating bed under a watchful moon, this gentle, tender offering will buoy children with its strong messages of safety and love." --"Booklist""A luxuriant bedtime retreat for children and parents alike." --"Kirkus Reviews"Praise for "On the Night You Were Born""This is one of those rare baby books that make both skeptics and sentimentalists of all ages happy." --Publishers Weekly"A beautiful tribute to the uniqueness of every child." --Kirkus Reviews"Many parents will welcome this opportunity to tell their children how special and loved they are." --Booklist"Rhyming text extols and celebrates the uniqueness of a newborn." --School Library Journal"As you already know, once your child is in your arms, that little one is your forever child," says Nancy Tillman. "I've created this book to celebrate the joy of your baby's arrival, whether by birth or adoption."Nancy Tillman, author and illustrator of On the Night You Were Born, has created an exquisite baby book that builds on each and every sentiment from her bestselling picture book, especially "You are the one and only ever you."Milestones can be celebrated and remembered here, from details of baby's birth day to the first tooth, first steps, first playmates, and first birthday. With a charming growth chart and ample room for photos and other mementos, The Wonder of You is an elegant keepsake for every new family.Nancy Tillman is a successful greeting card designer and a former advertising executive. Nancy lives in Portland, Oregon. Visit her on the Web at www.nancytillman.com.; Title: The Wonder of You: A Book for Celebrating Baby's First Year | [
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9,591 | 1 | The responsible Rottweiler is back in a deluxe omnibus . . . Admirers can enjoy Alexandra Day's nearly wordless text and lush oil paintings . . . Publishers WeeklyEach of Day's colorful illustrations projects a lively activity, and each is filled with delightful humor. The detailed and realistic illustrations can be looked at again and again, and something new is seen each time . . . This deluxe edition would be a wonderful holiday gift for any child or dog-lover, especially one who is partial to Rottweilers. You might want to get two--keep one for yourself. Armchair InterviewsCarl and baby go browsing . . . in and out of mischief. Well done. The New York Times on Carl Goes ShoppingSettings are sumptuously evoked, fully peopled and lushly colored . . . everybody's fantasy fiesta. Publishers Weekly, Starred Review on Carl's MasqueradeThe illustrations, in lustrous oils, are a handsome counterpoint to the whimsy of the narratives. People Magazine on Carl's Afternoon in the ParkAnother charmer. Kirkus Reviews on Carl Goes to DaycareParty scenes contrast brightly with everyday life in [this] winner. School Library Journal on Carl's Birthday[Day's] knowledge and love of dogs and children, compounded by her keen imaginings of what they would enjoy doing together, bring joy to her playful depictions. Booklist on ollow Carl!Alexandra Day is the pseudonym for Sandra Louise Woodward Darling. She is the author of Good Dog, Carl and the rest of the beloved Carl books, including Carl Goes Shopping, Carl's Christmas, Carl's Birthday and Carl's Snowy Afternoon. Darling was born in 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to a large and close-knit family. Painting was a popular family recreation, and almost every family excursion included one or more easels and a variety of sketch pads, chalks, paints, and pencils. For four years, the family lived on a hundred-acre farm in Kentucky. Here young Sandra grew especially fond of riding and training horses, and became a dog owner for the first time. Living in the country also provided plenty of time for reading, a life-long passion.Sandra illustrated her first book in 1983: The Teddy Bears' Picnic, a popular children's song by Jimmy Kennedy. That same year, she was visiting Zurich, Switzerland, when she came across a volume of old German picture sheets, one of which featured a poodle playing with a baby who was supposed to be taking a nap. This image proved the inspiration for Good Dog, Carl. The Darlings' own dog, a Rottweiler named Toby, was the model for the book's main character. Since then, two other Darling Rottweilers have posed as Carl in the seven sequels: the late Arambarri, who was named for one of the Darlings' favorite jai alai players; and Zabala, who currently moonlights as an Our Best Friend therapy dog, visiting hospitals to cheer patients.About her work Sandra says: "I think that one of the reasons my illustrations have appealed to people is that they can sense my sincerity. I know that marvels exist which are just outside our ordinary experience, but that at any moment we may turn a corner and encounter one of them. Children also believe this, and because they and I have this conviction in common, we, as creator and audience, make good partners." Sandra lives in Seattle, Washington with her husband, Harold.; Title: You're A Good Dog, Carl | [
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9,592 | 2 | [A] deeply affecting story . . . Hale's evocative, sure prose . . . brings alive the setting and the family's survival challenges with cinematic detail that's reminiscent of the Little House books. Booklist, starred reviewWhat could have been just another surviving-the-Depression story is, instead a beautifully realized work, memorable for its Gulf Coast setting and the luminous voice of Sadie Wynn. An important addition to the genre from a new voice. Kirkus ReviewsHale has created a character with a strong, lyrical voice. She describes the coastal area so vividly that Sparrows is a breath of fresh air even when it brings tears to your eyes. USA Today[T]riumphant and memorable, as is her entire family--who not only endure the Depression but emerge stronger from it. The Horn BookMarian Hale is the author of acclaimed historical novels for young adults including Dark Water Rising and The Goodbye Season. She lives with her husband, daughter, and grandbabies on the Texas Coast.; Title: The Truth About Sparrows | [
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9,593 | 2 | Grade 58Twelve-year-old Dylan is miserableher mother has died, her father is working all the time, her beloved grandfather is getting sick, grown-ups are giving her pity looks, the rich boy at the stables where she works for lessons is being a jerk, and, to top it all off, her mother's dog is disappearing at the same time there are reports of dogs attacking livestock. She is totally in denial about her mother's death and the possibility that Dead End could be a killer. Luckily, Dylan has a true friend in her longtime buddy Cub, who has a more realistic approach to life. The author keeps readers in suspense about Dead End's fate until the very end, which drives the novel, although they will figure out that he is the culprit long before Dylan will even entertain the idea. Dylan and Cub are well-developed characters, and youngsters will come to care about and understand them. The author belabors her message of the need to face reality, and the book drags in parts because of it, but it could spark discussion with children dealing with difficult situations.Nancy P. Reeder, Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, Columbia, SC Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.In her raging grief, 12-year-old Dylan (Dill) refuses to attend her mothers funeral and turns awaythe sympathy from everyone in her Virginia farming community. She blames her dad for taking Mom to the hospital, and he responds by keeping his distance. Then her beloved dog, Dead End, takes off. Is he searching for Mom?Has he become one of the pack that the sheriff has ordered to be shot for killing the farmers sheep? Rooted in the daily sounds, sights, and smells of farm life, thislengthy first novelseems sometimes too detailed, but its obsessive repetition ably serves to dramatize Dillsanguish: Mom once told me is always in Dills head and heart. Along with the emotional content comes the mystery of Dead End, with tension that continues to rise as Dill tries to determine if herdog isa killer, and, if so,how to save him. Grades 5-8. --Hazel Rochman; Title: Dog Gone | [
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9,594 | 1 | William Steig has created an engaging hero, a dog with a heart of gold, nerves of steel, and the varied talents of Renaissance Man. Dominic sallies forth to see the world and to earn gratitude and acclaim for his generosity, his courage, and his prowess at absolutely everything to which he turns his paw--including the foiling of a dastardly troop of villains who have been preying on the community . . . A good story for reading aloud. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksA likely candidate for classic status. Selma G. Lanes, Harper'sWilliam Steig (1907-2003) was a cartoonist, illustrator and author of award-winning books for children, including Shrek!, on which the DreamWorks movies are based; the Caldecott Medal-winner Sylvester and the Magic Pebble; The Caldecott Honor book The Amazing Bone; and the Newbury Honor Books Abel's Island and Doctor De Soto. Stieg also published thirteen collections of drawings for adults, including The Lonely Ones, Male/Female, and Our Miserable Life.; Title: Dominic: A Picture Book | [
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9,595 | 2 | Here's a wonderfully fluent fable about man's need to have something to believe in. . . . The strength of this tale is in Natalie Babbitt's clean, modern, very confident telling. For children, especially, this is fine writing. School Library Journal, Starred ReviewAn enchanting tale imbued with a folk flavor. Booklist, Starred ReviewThe allegory seems to have grown slowly and surely, so much folk feeling does it have along with its symbolism and satire. Beautifully and clearly written, the story can be read aloud with pleasure. The Horn Book MagazineNatalie Babbitt's prose is as clean as her pen line. Like The Search . . . delicious. Kirkus ReviewsThe theme is ageless--it poses the questions: Who is the fool? Who is the wise man? With help from her characters and from a sly cat and a very endearing old dog, Natalie Babbitt gives a brilliant answer--brilliant because her star, with each new book she writes, shines brighter in the universe of children's books. Publishers WeeklyFantasy for the whole family. Cleveland Plain DealerA delightful fantasy stressing man's need for a belief in the supernatural. The Kansas City StarArtist and writer Natalie Babbitt (19322016) is the award-winning author of the modern classic Tuck Everlasting and many other brilliantly original books for young people. As the mother of three small children, she began her career in 1966 by illustrating The Forty-Ninth Magician, written by her husband, Samuel Babbitt. She soon tried her own hand at writing, publishing two picture books in verse. Her first novel, TheSearch for Delicious, was published in 1969 and established her reputation for creating magical tales with profound meaning. Kneeknock Rise earned Babbitt a Newbery Honor in 1971, and she went on to writeand often illustratemany more picture books, story collections,and novels. She also illustrated the five volumes in the Small Poems series by Valerie Worth. In 2002, Tuck Everlasting was adapted into a major motion picture, and in 2016 a musical version premiered on Broadway. Born and raised in Ohio, Natalie Babbitt lived her adult life in the Northeast.; Title: Kneeknock Rise | [
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9,596 | 2 | The Klise sisters team up to show that the giving is just as important as the gift. The New York TimesThe acrylic artwork glows with humor and radiates warmth. The author and artist, sisters who have collaborated on several illustrated novels, make a promising picture-book debut here. BooklistA sweet tale of gift giving and friendship. . . . This is a good selection for holiday sharing School Library JournalThe Klises consistently sound notes of tenderness and humor. Images of Little Rabbit's headgear sketches and Mother Rabbit's method of clandestinely taking measurements are a hoot. Publishers WeeklyShall I Knit You a Hat? is a warm and colorful story for children, families, and adults during the holiday season. The story is enchanting and the illustrations are colorful whimsy that is very engaging. With a complete Rabbit hat pattern for infant through age three years included, needle artists will particularly love it. Armchair InterviewsHeart-warming. Richmond Time-DispatchKate Klise lives and writes on her forty-acre farm in a valley north of Norwood, Missouri (population: 300-something), where, not long ago, a man at the post office asked her, "Do you make those stories and up out of your own head?" Indeed she does!M. Sarah Klise draws and paints in her studio in Berkeley, California, where she lives with two cats. In addition to her work as an illustrator, Sarah Klise teaches drawing to children and adults in San Francisco's Chinatown. Kate and Sarah are sisters who have previously collaborated on illustrated novels for children. Their most recent picture book, Why Do You Cry?, was published in 2006.; Title: Shall I Knit You a Hat?: A Christmas Yarn | [
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9,597 | 0 | The simple rhyming text encourages chanting along; Yee's colored-pencil illustrations are meticulously drawn. The Horn Book MagazineThe gentle, rhyming text makes an ideal read-aloud, and young listeners will chime in on the repeated phrases. School Library JournalThis unassuming book will be enjoyed for its petite trim size, its wintry charm, and the gently humorous solution to its small mystery. BooklistThanks to Yee's austere, feathery strokes, which resemble colored pencils on textured paper, readers will feel all the invigorating chill and quiet beauty of winter. Publishers WeeklyThe soft illustrations provide a comfortable setting for the story and a feeling of safety and happiness. . . . Young children will enjoy this tale of safe adventure and discovery on one's own, with animal companions and an afternoon snack at the end. Armchair InterviewsWong Herbert Yee is the author and illustrator of Who Likes Rain?, Fireman Small and Big Black Bear, among other books. Born in Detroit, Michigan, one of his favorite memories of childhood is of leaving the first tracks on fresh-fallen snow. He also remembers his first grade teacher tacking one of his drawings on the bulletin boardever since then, he's been an artist. He studied printmaking at Wayne State University. He lives with his wife and daughter in Troy, Michigan.; Title: Tracks in the Snow | [
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9,598 | 2 | Nicholas Edwards is the author of the phenomenally successful Santa Paws series of books. Consisting of six novels and one picture book (beginning with Santa Paws in 1991 and continuing through to Santa Paws and the New Puppy in 2004), the series sold close to a million copies in the school and library market. He lives in New York City.; Title: Dog Whisperer: Storm Warning (Dog Whisperer Series) | [
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9,599 | 2 | Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 2Peep is a baby chick who follows his mother and sisters along the sidewalk, but when his sisters jump confidently off the edge, Peep hesitates. His reactions run the gamut from nervous to angry to terrified, and when he finally gulps and takes that leap, he's overjoyed at his own prowess. But new challenges always await; for Peep, it's the curb that he must climb next. The illustrations, rendered in pencil, ink, and watercolor, make terrifically effective use of color and white space; Peep's mother and sisters remain sketched in black line, but Peep is always highlighted with a wash of yellow, and in his moment of triumph, the whole page turns yellow with him. Size, font, and placement of the text change throughout to match the emotions of the story. This deceptively simple-looking little offering is a virtual master class in the subtle techniques for effective picture-book creation.Kathleen Kelly MacMillan, Carroll County Public Library, MD Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Peep, a bright yellow chick, is on an outing with his mom and sisters when they come to a steep curb in the sidewalk. His sisters float down effortlessly, but Peep doesnt think its safe. He gives it a try, but its too scary; he testily refuses to budge, then feigns illness in order to go back home. Ultimately, with encouragement from his family, he makes it over the edge. Cheerful greens andyellows on white pages highlight this fine entry in van Lieshouts A Little Book series. The sophisticated, spare, and slightly messy line drawings expertly express Peeps frustration, fear, and ultimately relieved triumph. In fact, they may remind young viewers of their own Crayola scrawls, with Peeps coloring often appearing outside the lines. This humorous tale doesnt preach fearlessness but rather sympathizes with the little chicks apprehension, and young children will be heartened by Peeps struggle when facing their own fears. Preschool-Kindergarten. --Courtney Jones; Title: Peep!: A Little Book About Taking a Leap | [
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