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A pair of titles join Gail Carson Levine's Princess Tales series, illus. by Mark Elliott: The Fairy's Return, a spoof on "The Golden Goose"; and For Biddle's Sake, based on a little-known German tale, "Puddocky," about a girl who must put her own magic to work in order to fight off her guardian fairy's penchant for turning people into toads. (Oct.) Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 3-6-Light and breezy additions to the series. In For Biddle's Sake, young Parsley is turned into a toad by Bombina the fairy, and must convince Prince Tansy, the long-suffering younger brother of mean twins, to propose marriage to her in order to break the spell. In The Fairy's Return, a princess and a baker's son are infatuated with one another; Lark loves that Robin dares to joke with her, and Robin loves that she enjoys his jokes. Both fathers are against the friendship, and so years pass, until they are 15 and can finally wed after a fairy helps Robin perform three impossible tasks. Elements of various fairy tales, including "The Golden Goose," "Rapunzel," and "Puddocky," make their way into these funny stories. Eccentric and misguided characters abound; Robin's father, who fancies himself a genius poet, comes up with non-rhyming gems like, "Royalty and commoners must never mix./Remember this, or you will be in a predicament." Kids will love figuring what word he should have used in each poem, they'll cheer for the plucky heroines, and they'll relish the fairy-tale endings.Eva Mitnick, Los Angeles Public Library Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: For Biddle's Sake (Princess Tales)
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K Grade 3A young boy's obsession with collecting leaves the rest of his town without books, as Alfred Zector creates his own lonely, book-filled prison. After spending years and years reading everything he owns, he realizes that something is missing in his life and he begins giving his treasures away. The story ends with the greeting-card phrase, "the best kinds of books are the books that are shared." Straining to make this point interesting, DiPucchio writes in predictable rhyme, which is illustrated with flat, cartoonish artwork. A better choice about what happens when a community's books disappear is Patricia Polacco's Aunt Chip and the Great Triple Creek Dam Affair (Philomel, 1996).Mary Hazelton, Elementary Schools in Warren & Waldoboro, ME (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Kelly DiPucchio is a New York Times bestselling author of several books for children, including Grace for President and Clink. She lives in a brick-cozy house in southeastern Michigan with her husband and three children, who arent so little anymore.; Title: Alfred Zector, Book Collector
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Dave Ross is the author and illustrator of over thirty books for children, including the bestselling A Book of Hugs and A Book of Friends. His favorite kiss from A Book of Kisses is a Good Morning kiss. He has spent many years working with children and currently runs two community organizations for children. He lives with his wife and children in Clifton Park, New York.; Title: A Book of Kisses Board Book
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Donald Zinkoff is one of the greatest kids you could ever hope to meet. He laughs easily, he likes people, he loves school, he tries to rescue lost girls in blizzards, he talks to old ladies. The only problem is, he's a loser. Until fourth grade, Zinkoff's uncontrollable giggling in class, sloppy handwriting, horrible flute playing, bad grades, clumsiness, and ineptitude at sports go largely unnoticed. When he blows a race for his team, however, his transition to loserdom is complete: "[Loser] is the word. It is Zinkoff's new name. It is not in the roll book." Fortunately, he doesn't really notice. As he did in Stargirl, Newbery Medal-winning author Jerry Spinelli again explores the cruelty of a student body and how it does and doesn't affect one student, pure of spirit. Presumably if Loser makes one child view a "different kid" as a three-dimensional character, Spinelli will consider his book successful.The author recounts Zinkoff's story--a case study of sorts--in short sentences from a deliberately reportorial point of view, documenting the first years of the boy's life and his evolution into a loser. What makes the book charming and buoyant is that the reader, like Zinkoff's parents and his favorite teacher, appreciates the boy's oblivious joie de vivre and his divine quirks. What is less compelling about the novel is the "let this be a lesson to us" heavy-handedness that accompanies the reportorial approach. Still, Spinelli comes through again with a lively, often moving story with humor and heart to spare. (Ages 8 to 12) --Karin SnelsonGrade 4-6-Donald Zinkoff is a kid everyone will recognize-the one with the stupid laugh who cracks up over nothing, the klutz who trips over his own feet, the overly exuberant student who always raises his hand but never has the right answers. Following him from first grade to middle school, the story is not so much about how the boy changes, but rather how his classmates' perceptions of him evolve over the years. In first and second grades, his eccentricities and lack of coordination are accepted, but in third grade Zinkoff is "discovered." His classmates turn their critical eyes to him and brand him a loser. From then on, he endures the fate of so many outcasts-the last to be picked for the team, a favorite prey of bullies, and the butt of cruel comments from classmates. Despite his clumsiness and occasionally poor social skills, Zinkoff is a caring, sensitive boy with loving and supportive parents. He is remarkably good-natured about all the ostracizing and taunting, but his response is genuine. It is not navet or obliviousness that gives Zinkoff his resilient spirit-he's a kid too busy being himself to worry about what other people think of him. Although perhaps not as funny as Jack Gantos's little hellion, Joey Pigza, Zinkoff is a flawed but tough kid with an unshakable optimism that readers will find endearing. "Losers" in schools everywhere will find great comfort in this story, and the kids who would so casually brand their classmates should read it, too.Edward Sullivan, White Pine School, TNCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Loser
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Kindergarten-Grade 2-First published in 1983, this book has new illustrations but retains the message of the original-that sometimes one's first inspiration is the best. Asked to submit a painting for an art show, Sara experiences "artist's block" and becomes overwhelmed by vast possibilities and the eager advice of her family. Perhaps painting the entire universe on a single sheet of paper is not such an easy plan of action. Procrastination creates greater obstacles; eating two butter-and-jelly sandwiches, three chocolate-covered graham crackers, and a pretzel makes a nice diversion, but doesn't complete an original masterpiece. The need for independence in personal decisions and creativity comes across loud and clear as Sara's mother reminds her to "begin at the beginning...the universe is only people like you and me." Appropriately simple pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations frame Sara's world. This gentle, supportive message for young art students or weekend doodlers is suitable for all libraries.-Mary Elam, Forman Elementary School, Plano, TX Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-Gr. 2. Sara is overwhelmed when her teacher asks her to paint a picture for the school art fair: "She said she knew I could do something wonderful," she wails. Her original subject idea--a favorite tree--doesn't seem important enough. She fortifies herself with snacks, cleans her desk, readies her art supplies, and prepares to paint "everything! . . . The universe!" Paralyzed by the enormity of her task, she agonizes until her mother gently helps her see that "the universe is only people like you and me, and your desk and this room, and those houses . . . " and Sara returns to her original inspiration--the tree outside her window. Schwartz's watercolor-and-pencil drawings, which show Sara's creative imaginings as well as her cozy reality, extend the spot-on emotions in the smooth, well-paced text. Most children will easily connect with Sara's preproject jitters, her procrastination tactics, and finally her joy when she finally dips her brush in color and starts to paint. Suggest Peter Reynolds' The Dot (2003) for another picture book about overcoming creative blocks. Gillian EngbergCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Begin at the Beginning: A Little Artist Learns about Life
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Jean Craighead George wrote over one hundred books for children and young adults. Her novel Julie of the Wolves won the Newbery Medal in 1973, and she received a 1960 Newbery Honor for My Side of the Mountain. She continued to write acclaimed picture books that celebrate the natural world. Her other books with Wendell Minor include The Wolves Are Back; Luck; Everglades; Arctic Son; Morning, Noon, and Night; and Galapagos George.; Title: How to Talk to Your Cat
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PreSchool-Grade 2-The youngster's amazing purple crayon draws him into yet another adventure in this book based on the HBO animated series of Harold's adventures (with no mention of Crockett Johnson's name in it). When the child can't sleep, he decides to read his favorite book in bed. Wondering what it would be like to ride "a big, long-necked dinosaur," he picks up his purple crayon to find out. Naturally, one thing leads to another as Harold explores the jungle, drops into a pterodactyl's nest, and saves the dinosaurs from an erupting volcano. Though this story is not as fresh as Crockett Johnson's original, Harold's imaginative mind and the dinos are a winning combination, providing plenty of child appeal. An additional purchase.Robin L. Gibson, Perry County District Library, New Lexington, OHCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.PreS-Gr. 1. Looking at his dinosaur book, Harold decides that he'd like to ride a dinosaur, so he sets out to find one by drawing a jungle. He meets several dinosaurs, saves some from a lava flow and one from a pool of tar, rides on one's back, then goes home. In the illustrations, which appear to be digital, Harold's room is shown in muted tones, while the dinosaur terrain is usually depicted in bright, saturated colors. Though Harold carries his purple crayon around wherever he goes, it's more of an identifying prop than an essential, creative tool that Harold wields to define the setting and characters and determine the action. With a story "based on a teleplay," this picture book will disappoint fans of Crockett Johnson's magical little books, though it may satisfy fans of the HBO series. They won't know what they're missing. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Harold and the Purple Crayon: Dinosaur Days
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A new version of the classic tale. (Rocky Mountain News)Wholesome, timely story. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)A simple, old-fashioned look at family togetherness during the holiday. (School Library Journal)Perfect illustrations. (Newtons Book News)Bernardins energetic paintings convey the warmth and love of a shared holiday event. (Publishers Weekly)Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) is the author of the beloved Little Women, which was based on her own experiences growing up in New England with her parents and three sisters. More than a century after her death, Louisa May Alcott's stories continue to delight readers of all ages.; Title: An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving
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"The pacing of the book is fast and smooth. Lily is a likable teen" (School Library Journal)"Funny, fast-moving." (ALA Booklist)"A delightful heroine." (Kirkus Reviews); Title: Lily B. on the Brink of Cool (Lily B. Series)
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Grade 5 UpEmeril's many fans will eat this up. The introduction emphasizes the fun and learning involved in cooking together as a family. The use of fresh ingredients is definitely a plus, but many of the recipes are quite complicated, making this a good book for children and adults to use together. Front matter (the first 25 pages) covers equipment, safety tips, basic skills and terms, and measurements. Seventy-six recipes follow, logically arranged to begin with breakfast and continue through dessert. The step-by-step directions are clearly laid out, and most of the dishes look delicious. The fresh and attractive design includes a mix of simple paintings (for the food) and photos (for the people). Emeril himself is shown throughout, conveying his enthusiasm and sense of play and offering a familiar note for media-savvy cooks. Nutritional information is not included, which may be a good thing, since many of the recipes are sinfully caloric (the hot chocolate recipe calls for whole milk and heavy cream and chocolate chips). For this reason, many of the dishes will be better suited for special occasions than for everyday enjoyment.Lauralyn Persson, Wilmette Public Library, IL Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Emeril Lagasse is a chef, restaurateur, and the author of eighteen bestselling cookbooks, including the recent Emeril's Kicked-Up Sandwiches and Sizzling Skillets and Other One Pot Wonders. He is the proprietor of thirteen award-winning restaurants across the country and is the host of The Originals with Emeril and Emeril's Florida, both airing on the Cooking Channel. He has been the food correspondent for ABC's Good Morning America for fourteen years. In 2002, Emeril established the Emeril Lagasse Foundation to support children's educational programs that inspire and mentor young people through the culinary arts and promote nutrition and healthy eating.; Title: Emeril's There's a Chef in My Family!: Recipes to Get Everybody Cooking
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Grade 1-4Three witches had already eaten a boy and girl's mother and father, so their grandmother took them to live with her far off in the woods. Grandmother goes for food and the witches come. Those witches! Their teeth were far longer than their lips! They send the children to fetch water in a sieve; the children end up in a tree, and the witches start to chop it down with broad axes. The girl sings Block eye, chip! and the wood chips fly back into the witches' eyes and blind them. The boy calls the dogs, but they are tied up at home. Grandma returns, but is so tired from her journey that she takes a nap. A snake wakes up the old woman, she looses the dogs, and all ends well. Thomas's adaptation of the tale is careful and clevershe doesn't leave out anything, and elaborates only by drawing engaging dialogue out of the more straightforward original narrative. Ringgold's naive-style paintings in dark rich hues suit the creepy story perfectlyboy, are those witches ugly! Her portrait of Hurston, laughing, at the end of the story, lends a lovely and reassuring visual coda. Short engaging notes add context and cite Hurston's original source. Read this aloud, and add it to any collection alongside the other recent Hurston adaptations for young audiences, including Mary E. Lyons's Roy Makes a Car (S & S, 2005), Christopher Myers's Lies and Other Tall Tales (HarperCollins, 2005), and Thomas's adaptation of The Six Fools (HarperCollins, 2006).Nina Lindsay, Oakland Public Library, CA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 2-4. Adapting a story from Hurston's 1930s folklore collection, Every Tongue Got to Confess, Thomas makes a fast, fun, but also scary tale more accessible to young readers, while Ringgold's paintings, with thick black lines and vibrant colors, reflect both the comic exaggeration and the shivery action. Three hideous witches, with "teeth far longer than their lips," eat a boy and girl's parents and then catch the kids. The children escape and climb a tall tree. "Block eye, chip! Block eye, chip!" chants the girl, and the witches are blinded as they chop at the tree. The boy calls his three hounds to help, but they are tied up at home, and Grandma, who would free them, is sound asleep. Finally a great snake slaps Grandma awake, and she comes to the rescue with the voracious dogs. A full-page painting of Hurston, accompanied by a note about her work collecting African American folklore, concludes. For more of Hurston's stories, suggest The Six Fools and Lies and Other Tall Tales (both 2005); read this one in a cozy room. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The Three Witches
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PreS-Gr. 3. Zora Neale Hurston was a pioneer collector of folklore in the rural South in the 1930s, but her retellings, written in heavy dialect, aren't accessible to children. Using simplicity, humor, wit, and a colloquial style true to the spirit of the originals, Thomas has adapted some of Hurston's rich pourquoi tales, and Collier's double-page-spread pictures combine painting and collage to show the animal characters' sly human machinations. The stories are very short, leaving lots of space for storyteller and audience. "Why the Waves Have Whitecaps" is a sad and angry tale about Water and Wind in a fight on the coast, and the title story is a wry variation on a trickster tale. Perhaps most haunting, however, is "Why the Dog Hates the Cat," a story of good friends who quarrel, with Collier's beautiful images showing the characters together and then alone. Thomas includes Hurston's sources for the stories, among them, ordinary people such as "M. C. Ford, age 55, gardener, Florida." The audience will hear his voice. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedZora Neale Hurston (1891-1960) was a novelist, folklorist, and anthropologist whose fictional and factual accounts of black heritage remain unparalleled. Her many books include Dust Tracks on a Road; Their Eyes Were Watching God; Jonah's Gourd Vine; Moses, Man of the Mountain; Mules and Men; and Every Tongue Got to Confess.; Title: What's the Hurry, Fox?: And Other Animal Stories
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E.B. White's enduring classic celebrates in style with the release of the Charlotte's Web 5oth Anniversary Retrospective Edition. The handsome volume sports a clothbound cover framing original jacket art; inside, Rosemary Wells adds country color to Garth Williams's original b&w illustrations. An afterword by Peter F. Neumeyer illuminates White's life and work, including photographs of the author on his farm in Maine as well as pages from the seminal manuscript.Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.E.B. White, the author of twenty books of prose and poetry, was awarded the 1970 Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal for his childrens books, Stuart Little and Charlottes Web. This award is now given every three years "to an author or illustrator whose books, published in the United States, have, over a period of years, make a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children." The year 1970 also marked the publication of Mr. Whites third book for children, The Trumpet of the Swan, honored by The International Board on Books for Young People as an outstanding example of literature with international importance. In 1973, it received the Sequoyah Award (Oklahoma) and the William Allen White Award (Kansas), voted by the school children of those states as their "favorite book" of the year.Born in Mount Vernon, New York, Mr. White attended public schools there. He was graduated from Cornell University in 1921, worked in New York for a year, then traveled about. After five or six years of trying many sorts of jobs, he joined the staff of The New Yorker magazine, then in its infancy. The connection proved a happy one and resulted in a steady output of satirical sketches, poems, essays, and editorials. His essays have also appeared in Harpers Magazine, and his books include One Mans Meat, The Second Tree from the Corner, Letters of E.B. White, The Essays of E.B. White and Poems and Sketches of E.B. White. In 1938 Mr. White moved to the country. On his farm in Maine he kept animals, and some of these creatures got into his stories and books. Mr. White said he found writing difficult and bad for ones disposition, but he kept at it. He began Stuart Little in the hope of amusing a six-year-old niece of his, but before he finished it, she had grown up.For his total contribution to American letters, Mr. White was awarded the 1971 National Medal for Literature. In 1963, President John F. Kennedy named Mr. White as one of thirty-one Americans to receive the Presidential Medal for Freedom. Mr. White also received the National Institute of Arts and Letters Gold Medal for Essays and Criticism, and in 1973 the members of the Institute elected him to the American Academy of Arts and Letters, a society of fifty members. He also received honorary degrees from seven colleges and universities. Mr. White died on October 1, 1985.; Title: Charlotte's Web (50th Anniversary Retrospective Edition)
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Kindergarten-Grade 2Although this book can be used with children learning to count and subtract, it falls short in many other ways. The gouache illustrations are bland and the text is dry, labored, and boring. The difference alluded to in the subtitle refers to the questions that readers are asked to figure out. For example, the first page shows a bowl of fruit and youngsters are asked, How many apples were there? How many oranges were there? How many more apples than oranges were there? In addition, there is no plot or real story line; instead the book reads like a series of math exercises. Children will quickly lose interest and tire of the repetitiveness. Libraries would be better off sticking with books by Stuart J. Murphy and Amy Axelrod, who know how to put fun into math while telling a story, too.Lisa S. Schindler, Bethpage Public Library, NY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-K. This attractive math-concept book adds addition and subtraction to a basic counting exercise. Each double-page spread features a striking scene drawn from a child's world--a plate of apples and oranges, kids and parents waiting at a bus stop, and so on. In a set of rhythmic, repetitious questions, the text instructs children to identify how many of two different types of objects are pictured (pens and pencils, for example) and then determine how much larger one group is than another: "How many pencils were there? How many pens were there? How many more pencils than pens were there?" The clear, simple presentation, greatly enhanced by Crews' lovely gouache images, turns the math concepts into puzzles that kids will want to solve, and a closing spread of a city skyline, black against a sky filled with stars ("too many to count!"), makes this a fine choice for winding down at bedtime. Gillian EngbergCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: How Many Blue Birds Flew Away?: A Counting Book with a Difference
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Grade 1-5 - Each of the 12 sections in this beautiful, useful, and unique almanac begins with a large monthly calendar. This spread has a colored block for each day and delineates historical events and birth and death dates of famous people. Information about the name of the month, and the flower, birthstone, and zodiac sign associated with it are included in the border, along with a quote from a well-known individual and a "Weather Report" describing an extreme condition that occurred during that time of year. Subsequent pages within each chapter feature appropriate poems along with background information about the people and topics mentioned in the selections. The writers represented include Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, Richard Wilbur, and Gwendolyn Brooks. Alcorn's large, vibrant, whimsical artwork perfectly enhances the prose and verse to make this book a delight to the eye and the ear. The colorful pages are filled with seasonal icons, images of famous individuals, and depictions of children enjoying a variety of activities. In addition to attracting young readers, this volume will have special appeal for teachers who like to infuse the curriculum with poetry, holidays, and historical anniversaries. Many libraries will want copies for both reference and circulation. - Lynda Ritterman, Atco Elementary School, Waterford, NJ Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 4-7. Teachers will embrace Hopkins' latest collection, a wide-reaching selection of poems that tie in with commemorative dates throughout the year. Each month begins with a calendar page noting important historical events and background about the month's name. Following pages match a poem with a relevant date. In the January section, for example, Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday is observed with a short, biographical paragraph, a quote from King, and Nikki Grimes' poem "A Question for Martin." Hopkins' focus is as wide as the sky, resulting in a somewhat arbitrary collection; included in the celebrated events is "the patent of the first pencil with attached eraser." But the selection of accessible, relevant poems is excellent, and Alcorn's clean-lined illustrations enhance the humor and emotion in the words. An ideal resource for teachers looking for supplemental poems to liven up the classroom. Gillian EngbergCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Days to Celebrate: A Full Year of Poetry, People, Holidays, History, Fascinating Facts, and More
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Jean Craighead George wrote over one hundred books for children and young adults. Her novel Julie of the Wolves won the Newbery Medal in 1973, and she received a 1960 Newbery Honor for My Side of the Mountain. She continued to write acclaimed picture books that celebrate the natural world. Her other books with Wendell Minor include The Wolves Are Back; Luck; Everglades; Arctic Son; Morning, Noon, and Night; and Galapagos George.; Title: How to Talk to Your Dog
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Grade 1-3 - The message, that "no brain is the best,/ Each brain finds its own special way," is a worthy one, but the didactic text doesn't work and the plot strains belief. A little girl, out for a walk in the rain, meets a brain named Fred who is looking for his head, and asks him to make her smart. He tells her that "smart" is only a word that a brain named Complain came up with so "some brains can rule all the rest." Everyone, he insists, has a special talent that can be cultivated, and no one is better than anyone else. Having made his point, Fred then "dip[s] out of sight" into a head that just conveniently appears. The rhyming text doesn't always scan: "Fred then smiled up at me,/ And said, 'Thank you/ For bringing me home, Lucy.'" The illustrations, all large cartoon spreads, afford close-ups of the girl and Fred eye to eye, and when Complain is told "No brain is the best!/ You are just an old pest!" his inflamed face is depicted over a spread, pupils crossed in their yellow orbs, huge teeth flashing in a grimace. Shadow illustrations of a dog chasing or fighting with a cat appear throughout. A lengthy discussion guide is provided for parents and teachers, and the information about how to nurture the brain with activity, nutrition, and exercise is fine. However, most youngsters' brains will not be engaged for long with this tale. - Marianne Saccardi, Norwalk Community College, CT Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., is a child and adult psychiatrist, the director of the Hallowell Center for Cognitive and Emotional Health in Concord, Massachusetts, and a senior lecturer at Harvard Medical School. He is the coauthor of the national bestseller on attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Driven to Distraction, and the author of a number of other important works, including The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness, Connect, Answers to Distraction, and When You Worry About the Child You Love, which was named best book of the year on child development by Child magazine. A graduate of Harvard and Tulane University School of Medicine, he lives in Arlington, Massachusetts, with his wife and three children.; Title: A Walk in the Rain with a Brain
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"Lobel covers the days of the week, the months of the year and a nautical count from one to 10 in this eclectic quirky triptych of a picture book, and segues seamlessly from one theme to the next," wrote PW. Ages 4-up. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.Each page is an elegantly simple, expertly crafted composition, each spread a harmonious contrast. (Horn Book)A fresh approach to the concepts coveredgreat visual appeal. (School Library Journal)The three-pronged format is refreshingly different, and Lobel segues seamlessly from one theme to the next. (Publishers Weekly); Title: One Lighthouse, One Moon
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Grade 2-4Free-verse poems tell the story of a group of children who find each other during one otherwise lonely summer. Seven-year-old Drummer is anticipating a Bummer Summer: Summer's a bummer,/nobody to chase,/nobody to catch the ball/I throw./Hurry up, September!/Get here, fall!/so I can be with/all my friends again. Before long, though, Dorene moves in down the street. Then Louis arrives. The last of the group is Rae, who's sent to stay with Dorene and her family because of her mother's illness. The African-American friends all bond, play, and build and paint an elaborate cardboard town they call Goodsummer. The simple watercolors work well at setting scenes of tidy streets lined with homes and lots of backyards and parks. Gilchrist's talent shows in her use of color, splashed with light, but some of her figures look a bit stiff. The children's voices are printed in different colors, making this title a natural choice for choral reading. For a younger audience than most novels-in-verse, this accessible and well-written book has a nostalgic toneyou don't see a television or computer game anywhere, and the children's play is centered on activities such as dress-up, slides and swings, and playing school.Lauralyn Persson, Wilmette Public Library, IL Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-Gr. 2. For Drum it looks like "summer's a bummer," especially with his baby brother getting all the attention. But then he makes new friends: Dorene moves in to the house down the street; Louis finds a loving foster home nearby ("My new mama really looks at me, / not at all like the other two"); and Rae comes to stay with Dorene, "just until Mama's a little bit stronger." Lively, occasionally rhyming poems celebrate the friendship of kids from different families, as Gilchrist's line-and-watercolor artwork shows the four young African Americans, boisterous and quiet in their neighborhood of homes on a wooded street, as they play, fuss, argue, parade, tell tall tales, act "willy-nilly silly," support each other, and laugh a lot. Fun for reading aloud. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The Friendly Four
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PreS-In sweet rhyming couplets, a young boy imagines what it would be like if he and his mother pretended to be monkeys. Though the two romp through a beguiling jungle setting, eat lots of bananas, and have long tails, monkey life differs little from the familiar routine of a human child. This imaginary day includes napping, singing, jumping, playing games, and telling stories. By the end, the little monkey and his mother have turned back into people and say good night in a bedroom with enough jungle toys, books, and decorations to warrant a return to the wild at any moment. The lines of text curve up and down through the bright, double-page cartoon illustrations. This mother-and-son bedtime story is an additional purchase.-Julie Roach, Malden Public Library, MA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Tara Jaye Morrow is an editorial director working in the Kansas City, Missouri area where she resides with her husband, Gino, and her two children, daughter Ilyse and son Ilan. She has written two childrens books, Just Mommy and Me, illustrated by Katy Bratun, and Mommy Loves Her Baby/Daddy Loves His Baby, illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke.; Title: Just Mommy and Me
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A clothesline stretches throughout these pages as progressively stranger objects are hung out to dry. "A rollicking rhyme will have three year olds guffawing, with equally hilarious illustrations," noted PW. Ages 3-up. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Each Monday at dawn, Mrs. Nelly McNosh brings out a barrel and does a big wash.Mrs. McNosh's wash is certainly big-and definitely wacky. You'll be surprised to see what is hanging on her clothesline by the end of the day!Sarah Weeks's hilarious tale, complemented by Nadine Bernard Westcott's lighthearted illustrations, is perfect for reading aloud.; Title: Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash
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Grade 4-8 Beneath a simple, seductive Tyvek cover resembling manila and plain brown paper, snippets of Snicket's life appear in 13 chapters of notes, letters, newspaper clippings, songs, photos, telegrams, screenplay excerpts, steamship tickets, and meeting minutes. Daniel Handler prefaces the material. It is not stated who compiled this information, although there is a speculative tale of how it reached the publisher. Snicket begins with a letter about the inaccurate report of his death published in The Daily Punctilio and comments on a folk song detailing his abduction at a young age by the V.F.D. It is noted that all members of this organization were snatched at an early age, chronicled with black-and-white photographs. Subsequent documents from and about characters in "A Series of Unfortunate Events," such as Poe, Olaf, Esme, and others, may or may not reveal their connection to V.F.D., which is used as an acronym for many different organizations, events, and things. Allusion is made to a solid connection between the Snickets and Baudelaires; clearly they are in imminent danger and in need of the many disguise suggestions provided. The book's high-gloss pages have the look of a scrapbook with many gray pages reminiscent of early photocopies. References are made to Kafka, Fitzgerald, and children's authors. There is a circuitously cross-referenced index. Snicket fans will clamor for this intriguing parody of an autobiography/mystery. -Laura Scott, Baldwin Public Library, Birmingham, MI Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.Lemony Snicket grew up near the sea and currently lives beneath it. To his horror and dismay, he has no wife or children, only enemies, associates, and the occasional loyal manservant. His trial has been delayed, so he is free to continue researching and recording the tragic tales of the Baudelaire orphans for HarperCollins.; Title: Lemony Snicket: The Unauthorized Autobiography
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Sue Stainton is an art director and lives with her husband and three boys in southwest England. She is the author of many books for children, including I Love Dogs!; the bestselling Santas Snow Cat, The Lighthouse Cat, and The Chocolate Cat, all illustrated by Anne Mortimer; and Christmas Magic, illustrated by Eva Melhuish.; Title: Santa's Snow Cat
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PreSchool-Grade 3-A narrator introduces readers to two mice: "Inside my house there is a mouse,/Outside my house there is a mouse." The inside mouse sleeps in an old-fashioned clock, while the outside mouse snuggles in a tree stump. Line by line, with side-by-side, full-page illustrations, the story unfolds, tracing each mouse's journey from its home to the window of the house, where the two meet face to face, one looking out and one looking in, and say "Hello." Gouache paintings in breathtaking colors create zoom-lens views of each of the not-so-different worlds of these two creatures. The pictures are packed with interesting details just waiting to be explored. The simple text, presented in a large typeface at the bottom of the pages, compares and contrasts the animals' environments and lifestyles. The overall effect is mesmerizing, and the intriguing parallels will capture readers' imaginations. This creative book makes a great choice for sharing aloud and for independent reading. It's also an excellent tool for teaching the concept of compare/contrast.-Wanda Meyers-Hines, Ridgecrest Elementary School, Huntsville, AL Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS. George's tale of two mice introduces one who sleeps in the clock and runs between socks in a drawer. His outside counterpart lives in a tree stump and races between rocks. The oversize volume is devoted to pointing out the differences in the way the mice live, what they eat, where they hide, and who their enemies are. But this is not a country mouse/city mouse story. Yes, the mice are adorable, but they aren't humanized-- at least in the story itself (they do, however, touch paws on the cover, and one plays a trumpet on the endpapers). Facing pages depict how their existences differ due to where each one lives. This display of difference, though informative, would have become boring, were it not for George's precisely rendered paintings. The mice frolic against jewel-toned backgrounds so exquisitely detailed that children can spot a tiny bug on a leaf in the background and individual hairs on a cat's coat. Unusual perspectives also add visual interest. Ilene CooperCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Inside Mouse, Outside Mouse
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Charming. (Kirkus Reviews)Impressive Expressive Clever. (Publisher's Weekly (starred review))This book has it all. (ALA Booklist (starred review))Charming, rhythmical and humorous. (BookPage.com)One day, Mr. Keene called all the students and teachers together and said, "This is a fine, fine school! From now on, let's have school on Saturdays too."And then there was more.School on the holidays.School in the SUMMER!What was next . . .SCHOOL AT NIGHT?So it's up to Tillie to show her well-intentioned principal, Mr. Keene, that even though his fine, fine school is a wonderful place, it's not fine, fine to be there all the time.; Title: A Fine, Fine School
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Matt Groening, the creator and executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning series The Simpsons, as well as creator of the cartoon strip "Life in Hell" and the animated FOX television series Futurama, is the man responsible for bringing animation back to primetime and creating an immortal nuclear family. In addition, Groening formed Bongo Comics Group in 1993 and currently serves as publisher of The Simpsons Library of Wisdom, Simpsons Episode Guides, Simpsons Comics, Bart Simpson Comics, Radioactive Man Comics, Simpsons Comics Treasure Trove, the annual Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror, Futurama Comics and more than 36 comic compilations, as well as many instant classics including Bart Simpsons Guide to Life, The Simpsons Handbook and The Simpsons Uncensored Family Album.; Title: Simpsons Comics Unchained (Simpsons Comics Compilations)
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A vividly imagined recreation of an asteroid impact and its immediate and subsequent effects on the dinosaurs. Sure to find its audience. (Kirkus Reviews)Readers will savor the tale. (The Horn Book)With its impressive, fairly naturalistic illustrations, [this book] answers the question of how the dinosaurs became extinct. (School Library Journal)Paleontologist Charlotte Lewis Brown writes about science for children and adults. Dr. Brown lives in Seattle, Washington.; Title: The Day the Dinosaurs Died (I Can Read Level 2)
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Children will empathize with Betsys longing for a friend, and enjoy this glimpse of pioneer life. (School Library Journal)A good choice for beginning readers who need a little challenge. (ALA Booklist)Nancy Smiler Levinson has written many popular books for young readers, including Magellan and the First Voyange Around the World and the I Can Read Books Clara and the Bookwagon, illustrated by Carolyn Croll, and Snowshoe Thompson, illustrated by Joan Sandin. She lives in Beverly Hills, California.; Title: Prairie Friends (I Can Read Level 3)
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Laurence Yep is the acclaimed author of more than sixty books for young people and a winner of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award. His illustrious list of novels includes the Newbery Honor Books Dragonwings and Dragon's Gate; The Earth Dragon Awakes: The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906, a Texas Bluebonnet Award nominee; and The Dragon's Child: A Story of Angel Island, which he cowrote with his niece, Dr. Kathleen S. Yep, and was named a New York Public Library's "One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing" and a Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book.Mr. Yep grew up in San Francisco, where he was born. He attended Marquette University, graduated from the University of California at Santa Cruz, and received his PhD from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He lives in Pacific Grove, California, with his wife, the writer Joanne Ryder.; Title: The Earth Dragon Awakes: The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906
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Starred Review. Grade 1-5A fellow courts a girl, and they agree to marry. Sadly, she and her family are such fools that the young man takes off: you are the three biggest fools that I ever laid eyes on. I'm going traveling for a year, and if I find three fools as big as you, I'll come back and we'll get married. Does he find them? Of course. This adaptation of the fool story from Hurston's Every Tongue Got to Confess (HarperCollins, 2001) is light and adept. Though Thomas doesn't describe the changes she's made, comparison with the original shows that she's added a small amount of narrative detail and dialogue, hardly altering and not cutting anything from the original. The result is wonderful in voice: rich, hilarious, and satisfying. Tanksley's oil monoprints done in a folk-art style set the story in Hurston's 1920s-'30s with humor and vibrant color in a wide-ranging palette. The combination of single-page, three-fourths-page spread, and spot illustrations, with text varying black on white or white on color, gives a sense of visual movement to the story. Short notes at the end (including a source note and an explanation of the unusual but traditional ending phrase) complete this delightful picture book, perfect for reading aloud and for any folktale shelf. Pair it with Christopher Myers's Lies and Other Tall Tales (HarperCollins, 2005) for a Hurston Renaissance.Nina Lindsay, Oakland Public Library, CA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-Gr. 2. Stories about foolish adults make kids laugh and feel superior, and Thomas' adaptation, from Hurston's 1930s folklore collection Every Tongue Got to Confess, is a good example. A young man thinks his fiancee and her parents are the biggest fools he has ever laid eyes on--until he searches the world and finds fools everywhere: a man jumping up in the air to get into his trousers, a woman trying to haul sunshine into her kitchen in a wheelbarrow, and more. The characters, depicted with rolling eyes and exaggerated gestures, are not nearly as appealing as those created by Christopher Myers for Hurston's Lies and Other Tall Tales (2005), but children will still love the uproar and the nonsense. Pair this with one of the many African trickster tales or with Yiddish stories about the fools of Chelm, such as Eric Kimmel's Jar of Fools (2000) and Steve Sanfield's Feather Merchants and Other Tales of the Fools of Chelm (1991). Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The Six Fools
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This husband-and-wife team's (Shadow) second collaboration spotlights a girl who lives for ballet. Lily pirouettes and plis her way through her waking hours and dances in her dreams as well a lighthearted sequence shows her jet-ing out of a circus tent, followed by a similarly lightfooted elephant, lion and fox. After she falls from a tree and breaks her leg, Lily is despondent until Grandma buys her a small ballerina doll. The author/artist team leaves it to readers to decide whether it's magic or Lily's own imagination that prompts the doll (whom Lily names Peggy) to dance its way through Lily's recuperation. Peggy lifts the girl's spirits and eases the transition back to dance class. The story will quickly win over any child who loves dolls or dance. Newsome subtly explores the theme of perseverance ("After days and days and weeks and months and nearly a year, the moment came at last when Lily could dance again") as Muoz's spare, eloquent watercolors chronicle Lily's hard work and physical therapy. He captures the graceful arch of an arm and extension of a leg, as well as the emotional underpinnings of the story, and uses lily flowers as an effective recurrent visual motif. Readers will root for Lily right through to her final bravura performance. Ages 4-8.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Kindergarten-Grade 3--Lily loves to dance anywhere, anytime. She even dances in her dreams. But one day, she falls from a tree and breaks her leg. She is "like a fish out of water, like a cheetah in a cage." When her grandmother gives her a little dancer doll, Lily names her Peggy and the two become inseparable. For almost a year, the toy dances in Lily's place, until, the child can once again join her ballet class. She is afraid she has forgotten how to dance, but once again, Peggy comes to her rescue. Mu-oz's lively watercolors tell the story of these kindred spirits. The pictures do a wonderful job of conveying the magic of dance and showing the little girl's joy and her pain. But the real magic of the book comes from the story. The determination of this young dancer comes to life in everything that she does-from her daily life to her imaginings to her relationship with Peggy. All of these parts allow for the hope that dreams can come true.Karen Scott, Valley Intermediate School, Pelham, ALCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Dream Dancer
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Grade 3 UpMyers joins the growing list of writers and illustrators who are mining the southern folklore collected by Hurston in the 1930s. His jocular introduction avers that, Way, way back in the day,/Back when George Washington's hair on the one-dollar bill hadn't yet turned white./Back when computers ran on steam power,/Back when cellular phones had rotary dials,/There were lies,/Real lies. The lies are set here in a bantering, conversational scheme as tellers try to top one another in traditional exchanges. (If you haven't heard about it, you better ask your mama!) That reminds me of this one man. He was so mean, he greased another man and swallowed him whole. Myers captures the spoken rhythm, often incorporating the original Black English and placing some words in print of a contrasting color for emphasis. Most episodes fit on a single page and face a spare, bold collage scene. Some scenes use the entire page, while others are set on hemmed fabric pieces to resemble small quilts on the page. Myers uses a judicious eye and ear, conveying the silly nuances without overwhelming them. The collection of small bits may need introducing to many children, but the silly claims evoke chuckles and could certainly spark further telling among listenersjust as they did originally. The economical views could inspire viewers to create their own story interpretations in art, and both the story scheme and origins will serve well where folk material is covered in the curriculum.Margaret Bush, Simmons College, Boston Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* PreS-Gr. 2. "A lie so good you didn't even want to know the truth." Myers has adapted and illustrated some of the wild, very short, wicked stories collected by the Harlem Renaissance folklorist, anthropologist, and writer Zora Neale Hurston. He cites her sources as she quoted them, ordinary folk, such as "Floyd Thomas, age 23, phosphate miner, born in Florida." True to the spirit of the tall-tale oral tradition, Myers' quiltlike pictures in paper and fabric collage are minimalist and exaggerated, magical and mundane. Everyone will have a favorite story or image; perhaps it will be the one in which the narrator "seen wind so hard / till it blowed a man's nose off his face and / onto the back of his neck, . . . every time he sneeze / he blow his hat off." True to the irreverence of Hurston herself, Myers says he found the stories in a government office, "which is where they are keeping all the lies nowadays." Perfect for sharing with many age groups, this picture book will be a winner at family and cultural celebrations. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Lies and Other Tall Tales
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"The expressively posed poultry add life and humor to this engaging episode." -- Kirkus ReviewsDenys Cazet is the author and illustrator of more than 25 picture books for children, including Never Spit On Your Shoes, winner of the California Young Readers Medal.The books about Minnie and Moo are his first for beginning readers. He was inspired to tell stories about the silly cow best-friends when he passed a herd of cows in which all but two were facing the same way. The other two stood next to each other, facing in the opposite direction from the rest of the cows. He immediately dubbed the two nonconformists Minnie and Moo and imagined the adventures two cows who were loyal friends rather than followers of the herd. Mr. Cazet is currently writing I Can Read Books featuring Elvis the Rooster from the farm on which Minnie and Moo live.Mr. Cazet was an elementary school teacher for 25 years, and has also been a school librarian and elementary school media specialist. He remains active in his local elementary school parent and advisory committees. A California native, Mr. Cazet lives with his family in the foothills of the Napa Valley.; Title: Elvis the Rooster and the Magic Words (I Can Read Book 3)
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Grade 5-8 - In this sequel to The Tiger's Apprentice, Tom and his friends flee to the underwater Dragon Kingdom. There they hope to be safe from Vatten and his followers who seek to steal the egg of the phoenix from Mr. Hu, its appointed guardian and Tom's teacher. Because of Mr. Hu's failing health, Tom continues his apprentice studies with the dragons, learning their lore, along with several giggle-inducing tries at magic spells. When the egg is stolen, Tom has suspicions that Mistral may be involved. He must decide if he can trust her and the other dragons as well as find the egg at great risk to his own life. Intrigue abounds, and the descriptions of the dragons' palace will have readers wishing they could visit it themselves. Those who have waited for the second book in the series will not be disappointed. Those who haven't read the first one may find themselves a bit lost, but expect them to remedy the situation by reading it and then asking when the third book is due out. - Ginny Collier, Dekalb County Public Library, Chamblee, GA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 4-7. In this installment in the Tiger's Apprentice series, the precious phoenix egg has eluded the evil Clan of Nine, but it still requires constant vigilance from its protectors: Tom, the egg's future Guardian; Mr. Hu, Tom's tiger mentor; and three allies straight from the Chinese zodiac. Their adventures shift from turf to surf as the friends seek refuge in the undersea dragon kingdom, accessed through a gateway hidden in San Francisco's Chinatown. Unfortunately, the dragons' haven is not as safe as expected, and Mr. Hu's need to recuperate from the previous book's toil puts Tom's training to the test. Yep devotes more energy to explicating the shifting battle lines than to developing his main character, but readers will be entranced by the dragons' watery wonderland, the trickster antics of Monkey and of Sidney, a wheeling-dealing rat, and the clashes with exotic demons drawn from the ancient Shan Hai Ching text. As series fans await book three, suggest L. G. Bass' Chinese-folklore-infused Sign of the Qin [BKL Ap 15 04]. Jennifer MattsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Tiger's Blood: The Tiger's Apprentice, Book Two
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Hilary Knight, son of artist-writers Clayton Knight and Katherine Sturges, was born in Hempstead, Long Island and grew up in the town of Roslyn. When he was six the family moved to Manhattan where he has lived ever since. In the past twenty years he has maintained an apartment in the center of New York City which doubles as his studio and houses his collection of books, programs, and recordings of theatre and film music.His first published work appeared in Mademoiselle magazine in 1952, followed by drawings in House and Garden, Good Housekeeping, and Gourmet magazines.Mr. Knight has illustrated over fifty books, nine of which he also wrote. Besides books, his work has included note and greeting cards, children's fashion advertisings, illustrations for Cricket magazine, record album covers and posters for the Broadway musicals Half A Sixpence, Hallelujah Baby!, No, No Nanette, Irene, and Gypsy.; Title: A Christmas Stocking Story
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Laura Hunt was an editor with Simon & Schuster/Little Simon. This is her first book for young people.; Title: Stuart Little 2: The New Adventures of Stuart Little
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PreSchool-Grade 2 - This 30th-anniversary edition of Greenfield's beloved title features fresh, full-color watercolor-and-ink paintings. Gilchrist's update, a lively contrast to the duotone (pink and black) scenes created by Moneta Barnett in 1975, is sure to attract a new generation of readers. The warm palette depicts the antics of an African-American girl and her mischievous imaginary friend. Neesie's form is as defined and vibrant as her real counterpart, until Janell's first day of school. Then Neesie's body becomes transparent, and when Janell returns home in the afternoon, she can't find her companion anywhere. The text has been modified slightly: the concept of "spanking" now reads as "would have been in trouble," and some of the language has been changed to Standard English, although much of the vernacular remains. All children will relate to the universal quest for friendship and security and will find comfort in this loving family's support during a time of transition. - Wendy Lukehart, Washington DC Public Library Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Me & Neesie (reillustrated)
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Diane deGroat is the illustrator of more than 120 children's books and the author-illustrator of bestselling books about Gilbert, including Ants in Your Pants, Worms in Your Plants! (Gilbert Goes Green); April Fool! Watch Out at School!; Mother, You're the Best! (But Sister, You're a Pest!); Last One in Is a Rotten Egg!; and the New York Times bestseller Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink. Diane lives in Amherst, Massachusetts.; Title: Happy Birthday to You, You Belong in a Zoo (Gilbert and Friends (Hardcover))
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Grade 1-3-An intriguing tale of survival that is based on a true story. While making their way down Idaho's Salmon River, Axel, Uncle Paul, and Aunt Charlotte suddenly find themselves surrounded by raging forest fires. Heat lightning ignites dry pine needles and with the wind changing direction, "-the many fires hurricaned into one thundering fire storm." As the drama unfolds, the family watches the "orange wall of flame" and hears trees that "exploded like rifle shots." Uncle Paul, an experienced forester, advises them to stay in the middle of the river, and Aunt Charlotte hands out wet bandannas to tie over their faces. Axel proves to be an accomplished adventurer himself, and finds a safe, burned-out campsite. Although saddened by the "smoldering trees and smoking stumps," he gets a lesson on regeneration and is assured that the forest is "not lost-.Just altered. It will come back and be healthier." Minor's realistic pencil-crayon illustrations capture the rugged landscape of cliffs and sloping mountains. The story is related calmly and with reverence for nature.Linda Ludke, London Public Library, Ontario, CanadaCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 2-4, younger for reading aloud. On a float trip, Axel, his dog Grits at his side, paddles his kayak while his aunt and uncle travel in an inflatable raft. Although the fire warden tells them not to worry about forest fires, three days into the trip they see fire on "the other side of the mountain." Lightning starts new fires, and smoke soon fills the river canyon. "We should get out of here," says Uncle Paul, but he deems departure too risky. Then, even though Uncle Paul insists the fire won't burn on their side of the river, the wind changes and the fire jumps. Children will be taken by the drama of the events, which eventually turn out fine, but they may wonder about the adults' judgment (and why the adults are in a raft and Axel is alone in his kayak). Minor's dramatic red-and-orange pictures underscore the danger, but it's not always easy to visualize where the fire is. Larger libraries may want this to fill a need for books about outdoor adventures, but both the story and the art could have been tightened. Ilene CooperCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Fire Storm
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PreS UpThe lyrics for "Silent Night," "O Come, All Ye Faithful," "O Holy Night," "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," and "Joy to the World" are accompanied by richly colored paintings depicting a dark-skinned holy family and a multiethnic cast of shepherds, angels, and Wise Men. Deep purples and blues, highlighted by gold lettering and halos, emphasize the joy and mystery of this special night. The book begins with the text of Luke 2:1-20 from the King James Version of the Bible (in very small font) and is accompanied by a compact disc of the five carols, sung by the Boys Choir of Harlem. A lovely holiday choice.E. M. Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Pres-Gr. 3. O Holy Night, which has the lyrics of five carols, including "Silent Night" and "O, Come All Ye Faithful," comes with a CD featuring the Boys' Choir of Harlem singing traditional and soulful versions of the songs. Illustrator Ringgold's paintings, set against backgrounds of sky blue and ruby red and decorated with touches of gold, feature an African American Holy Family who are visited by dark-skinned wise men and shepherds, and angels of all races and colors. The folk-art style imbues the characters with a humanity that brings them close to readers. This is especially true of the playful baby Jesus, whose godliness is also addressed as he cavorts with cherubs and angels.Ilene CooperCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: O Holy Night: Christmas with the Boys Choir of Harlem
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Los animales tienen mam? Por supuesto que s! Los animales tienen mam, como t y como yo, igual!Conoce al beb canguro que viaja dentro de una bolsa en la barriga de su mam. Mira cmo el polluelo del cisne navega en el lomo de su mam. Dentro de este divertido y colorido libro vers a muchos bebs con sus mams. Todos ellos tienen algo en comn: sus mams los aman muchsimo. Igual que la tuya te ama a ti!Eric Carle is the creator of more than seventy picture books for young readers.Eric Carle was born in New York, USA. However, when he was just six, he moved with his parents to Germany. In 1952, after graduating from the prestigious Akademie der Bildenden Knste in Stuttgart, he fulfilled his dream of returning to New York.Eric Carle has received many distinguished awards and honours for his work, including, in 2003, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for his lifetime contribution to children's literature and illustration.In 2002, fifty years after Carle's return to the United States, The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art was opened in Amherst, Massachusetts. Here visitors of all ages can enjoy, in addition to Eric Carle's work, original artwork by other distinguished children's book illustrators from around the world.; Title: El canguro tiene mama? (Spanish edition) (Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?)
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Carter has an energetic line; her watercolor and gouache figures fairly dance off the page. (Kirkus Reviews (for MY HIPPIE GRANDMOTHER))Wacky, off-kilter illustrations serve this humorous tale well. (School Library Journal (for SLITHERY JAKE))Sam is tired of waiting to be Hamster Helper. So when his class takes a trip to the science museum, Sam decides to bring along something extra . . .; Title: The Best Seat in Second Grade (I Can Read Level 2)
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Owen adores Easter. Life doesn't get much better than a basket full of jelly beans ("My favorite"), gumdrops ("My favorite"), buttercream eggs ("My favorite"), and a chocolate bunny ("My favorite"). Unless... there's also a little yellow marshmallow chick the same color as our hero's fuzzy blanket. Decked out in his purple plaid Easter finery, this boy mouse spends a giddy day playing with his sugary new pal. And does he succumb to tasty temptation? How dare you even think such a thing! Kevin Henkes, in picture books such as Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Sheila Rae's Peppermint Stick, and our introduction to the blanky-toting mouse, Owen, creates recognizable characters in familiar settings and preschool predicaments. His bright, spring-hued illustrations and gently humorous plots are tremendously appealing for readers young and old. In no time, this cute little board book will have every youngster announcing, "My favorite." (Baby to preschool) --Emilie CoulterPreschool-Kindergarten--The little mouse is back in this charming board book. Owen cannot resist any of the goodies in his Easter basket except for the yellow marshmallow chick, which happens to be the same color and texture as his cherished blanket. Instead of eating it, he plays with it, smiles at it, and finally puts it on his shelf and kisses it good night. Henkes has kept the text short, simple, and rich. His illustrations are also simple, uncluttered yet full of winsome expression. A sweet friendship story for toddlers and preschoolers.Ann Cook, formerly at Winter Park Public Library, FLCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Owen's Marshmallow Chick
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Sequel to Little House in the Big Woods, and true story of the author's own childhood, and of the days when her father, feeling that civilization was coming too fast to the Big Woods, uprooted his little family and took them, via covered wagon, to Kansas. Good Americana - and a first rate tale. Personally, I liked it certainly as well, perhaps better than the other. (Kirkus Reviews) --Kirkus ReviewsLaura Ingalls Wilder (18671957) was born in a log cabin in the Wisconsin woods. With her family, she pioneered throughout Americas heartland during the 1870s and 1880s, finally settling in Dakota Territory. She married Almanzo Wilder in 1885; their only daughter, Rose, was born the following year. The Wilders moved to Rocky Ridge Farm at Mansfield, Missouri, in 1894, where they established a permanent home. After years of farming, Laura wrote the first of her beloved Little House books in 1932. The nine Little House books are international classics. Her writings live on into the twenty-first century as Americas quintessential pioneer story.; Title: Little House On The Prairie
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The story of the Harlem Hellfighters is not simply one of victory in a war. It is the story of men who acted as men, and who gave a good account of themselves when so many people thought, even hoped, that they would fail.What defines a true hero?The "Harlem Hellfighters," the African American soldiers of the 369th Infantry Regiment of World War I, redefined heroismfor America, and for the world. At a time of widespread bigotry and racism, these soldiers put their lives on the line in the name of democracy.The Harlem Hellfighters: When Pride Met Courage is a portrait of bravery and honor. With compelling narrative and never- before-published photographs, Michael L. Printz Award winner Walter Dean Myers and renowned filmmaker Bill Miles deftly portray the true story of the unsung American heroes.Walter Dean Myers was the New York Times bestselling author of Monster, the winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award; a former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature; and an inaugural NYC Literary Honoree. Myers received every single major award in the field of children's literature. He was the author of two Newbery Honor Books and six Coretta Scott King Awardees. He was the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement in writing for young adults, a three-time National Book Award Finalist, as well as the first-ever recipient of the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement.; Title: The Harlem Hellfighters: When Pride Met Courage
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Grade 36After scrimping and saving for two years, the Ingalls family finally saves enough money to send their eldest child to Iowa College for the Blind. Sixteen-year-old Mary misses her family, but she begins to learn new skills, including Braille and piano. More importantly, she learns to deal openly with her disability and to gain self-confidence. Mary's encounters with other students, including her congenial roommates, are realistic and have the same warm feel of the original "Little House" books. Similarly, the school bully who unfairly singles Mary out for persecution is reminiscent of Nellie Oleson. What makes this story engaging is the detailed account of daily life in 1881 at an all-girls' school for the blind. An afterword explains that while little is known about Mary's personal experiences there (except for her excellent academic achievement), there is a record of the class offerings and organizational structures in the school's archives. Young readers will enjoy learning more about Mary's experiences on her own in this satisfying stand-alone story.Madeline J. Bryant, Los Angeles Public Library Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.When she was just fourteen-years-old Mary Ingalls fell ill with scarlet fever and lost her sight. Now two years later Mary is getting the chance to continue her education at the Iowa College for the Blind. Going back to school is a dream come true for Mary, and at the Iowa College she will not only take academic classes, but will also learn Braille and other skills that will make her independent once again. But with this new opportunity comes new challenges, and as Mary struggles to adjust to life without her family, she is also forced to take a hard look at her future, and confront her true feelings about being blind.; Title: Mary Ingalls on Her Own (Little House Sequel)
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Gr. 1-3. Causes celebres are as commonplace among First Ladies as red suits and pearls, but few are as accessible to children as the wildflower-planting campaigns of Lady Bird Johnson. Appelt traces Johnson's botanical passions to her rural, East Texas childhood, finding parallels between the solace her subject drew from nature after her mother's death and her launch of the Highway Beautification Act to soothe a nation grieving for JFK. Psychological correlations of this sort appear throughout, and Appelt doesn't provide specific evidence to back them up; however, source citations for quotations and bibliographic resources are listed. Newcomer Hein's figures are awkwardly handled, but children will pore enthusiastically over her riotous, millefleur landscapes, each bloom so meticulously rendered that bluebells can be distinguished from bluebonnets by using the identification key provided. This is ideally suited for children lucky enough to attend schools where gardens are part of the curriculum; elsewhere, a stroll through Hein's stunning gouache meadowlands may be the next best thing. An endnote describes the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center that Johnson founded in 1982. Jennifer MattsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedchildren will pore enthusiastically over her riotous, millefleur landscapes, each bloom meticulously rendered (Booklist)This warmly attractive volume tells a graceful braid of stories Heins delicate pictures are in bright, clear colors (Kirkus Reviews) colorful pictures add sparkle to the work. (Dallas Morning News) a colorful and readable account (Grand Rapids Press)Joy Heins spectacular paintings veritably burst off the page. (Orlando Sentinel) Joy Fisher Heins illustrations will captivate readers of all ages. (Austin American-Statesman)Joy Fisher Heins illustrations for the picture book give readers an easy lesson in wildflower identification. (Houston Chronicle); Title: Miss Lady Bird's Wildflowers: How a First Lady Changed America
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Laurence Yep is the acclaimed author of more than sixty books for young people and a winner of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award. His illustrious list of novels includes the Newbery Honor Books Dragonwings and Dragon's Gate; The Earth Dragon Awakes: The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906, a Texas Bluebonnet Award nominee; and The Dragon's Child: A Story of Angel Island, which he cowrote with his niece, Dr. Kathleen S. Yep, and was named a New York Public Library's "One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing" and a Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book.Mr. Yep grew up in San Francisco, where he was born. He attended Marquette University, graduated from the University of California at Santa Cruz, and received his PhD from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He lives in Pacific Grove, California, with his wife, the writer Joanne Ryder.; Title: The Tiger's Apprentice: Book One
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Cynthia DeFelice is the highly acclaimed author of eight novels for young readers, including The Ghost of Fossil Glen, which received a starred review in SLJ and a boxed review in Booklist, and The Apprenticeship of Lucas Whitaker, which was named an ALA Notable Book and a SLJ Best Book of the Year.; Title: Ghost and Mrs. Hobbs, The
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Hiawyn Oram has been writing childrens books for more than 20 years, with more than 60 books published to date, including picture books, poetry, plays, young fiction, story collections, and the book and lyrics for two musicals. Her childrens television work includes scripts, conception, and development of several series. She has been the recepient of many prizes and awards for her work, including being shortlisted for the UK Smarties Prize for her book, The Second Princess. She is also the author of Angry Arthur, Just Like Us, A Boy Wants a Dinosaur, Just Dog, and the film Big Cat, Little Cat. In the new Narnia picture books, her wit, imagination, and understanding of childhood provide stories that combine gentle wisdom with stirring action in the spirit of the creator of the Narnia world, C. S. Lewis.; Title: The Giant Surprise: A Narnia Story
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PreSchool-Grade 1In a newly illustrated version of a tale originally published in 1963 (HarperCollins; o.p.), two mice offer their own version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas," giving one another 2 silver (straight) pins, 3 thistle dusters, and finally 12 bees a-buzzing. The illustrations, in Knight's usual goofy and endearing style, take the form of "family photos" tacked onto each page, each with its own caption. As the gifts accumulate, the tiny house (furnished in Borrower style with thimbles and funnels and such) gets more and more crowded. Kids will be pleased to note that every single one of the 78 gifts is visible in the very last illustration. Energetic fun.E. M. Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-Gr.1. Partridge is to pear tree as firefly is to fir tree in Knight's sweet-as-a-candy cane spin on "The Twelve Days of Christmas," starring two true-love mice, Max and Maude, in the throes of holiday preparations and gift giving. First published in 1963, the illustrated "carol for mice" is here reissued with new, enlarged, full-color paintings, most presented as separate, titled visual vignettes pinned up on a bulletin board. The verses here echo the originals: five golden rings become five golden bells, six geese a-laying become six wrens a-nesting, but most, from crickets to "nine nuts for nibbling" reflect a natural, mouse-centric world. The book's charm lies in the contagious exuberance of Maude and Max and their inventive gifts, from two silver pins (to use as chopsticks) to "seven spiders spinning" spelling out the word "joy" in a web. In the end, every nook and cranny of the mouse house of found objects is happily humming with bees, tree frogs, and wrens, all having as much fun as the mice. A holiday treat. Karin SnelsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: A Firefly in a Fir Tree: A Carol for Mice
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"I hear a ringing in my ears." "A ringing? Maybe you should answer the doorbell." The inimitable housekeeper helps out at the doctor's office and stirs up trouble in Calling Doctor Amelia Bedelia by Herman Parish, illus. by Lynn Sweat, the fourth title penned by Peggy Parish's nephew. Ages 5-up.Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Grade 1-2-Parish continues the series in the wacky tradition of his aunt, Peggy Parish. Dropping by her doctor's office on a busy day, Amelia Bedelia is asked by the nurse to help out until the doctor returns from the hospital. The literal-minded maid winds up fielding phone calls from patients, infuriating one and all as she interprets their symptoms incorrectly. Finally, the doctor arrives to find her office full of irate patients. Amelia Bedelia saves the day by treating everyone to ice cream. A realistic situation? Of course not. It's just another romp with the world's most clueless domestic. As always, Sweat's color drawings perfectly capture the wild goings-on. A lively addition to the series.Lisa Smith, Lindenhurst Memorial Library, NY Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Calling Doctor Amelia Bedelia
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Laura Ingalls Wilder (18671957) was born in a log cabin in the Wisconsin woods. With her family, she pioneered throughout Americas heartland during the 1870s and 1880s, finally settling in Dakota Territory. She married Almanzo Wilder in 1885; their only daughter, Rose, was born the following year. The Wilders moved to Rocky Ridge Farm at Mansfield, Missouri, in 1894, where they established a permanent home. After years of farming, Laura wrote the first of her beloved Little House books in 1932. The nine Little House books are international classics. Her writings live on into the twenty-first century as Americas quintessential pioneer story.; Title: On the Banks of Plum Creek (Little House)
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Part of a secret network of ancient Chinese deities headquartered in his uncle's antique store, Tom gears up for a decisive showdown against evil while raising the precious baby phoenix that imprinted upon him at the end of book two. As Yep crowds ever larger hordes of characters and creatures into the conflict, even series fans will find it difficult to distinguish friend from foe. But the epic dust-ups will thrill action-addicted readers regardless, and most libraries will want to complete the Tiger's Apprentice adventures, one of few middle-grade fantasy series with roots in Chinese lore. Jennifer MattsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedLaurence Yep is the acclaimed author of more than sixty books for young people and a winner of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award. His illustrious list of novels includes the Newbery Honor Books Dragonwings and Dragon's Gate; The Earth Dragon Awakes: The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906, a Texas Bluebonnet Award nominee; and The Dragon's Child: A Story of Angel Island, which he cowrote with his niece, Dr. Kathleen S. Yep, and was named a New York Public Library's "One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing" and a Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book.Mr. Yep grew up in San Francisco, where he was born. He attended Marquette University, graduated from the University of California at Santa Cruz, and received his PhD from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He lives in Pacific Grove, California, with his wife, the writer Joanne Ryder.; Title: Tiger Magic: The Tiger's Apprentice, Book Three
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PreSchool-Grade 2Beetle McGrady yearns for adventure. She wants to explore the world like Laura Ingalls Wilder, Marco Polo, and Amelia Earhart. She gets her chance during Fun with Food Week in science class. On Monday, while creating a food chart with the rest of Table Six, Beetle decides to start her own food group and claims she would "eat an ant in a second." The other children take her up on her boast, but when her big moment arrives, she can't do it. She spits out the ant, crushing her dreams of becoming a "true pioneer." Beetle mopes through the rest of the week until Friday, when a chef visits the class and serves a selection of exotic dishes: Mexican stinkbug salsa, cricket pizza, and grasshopper tacos. Beetle then has a second chance to bravely explore the world of bugs. Bright watercolor illustrations reflect the story's zany theme and add to the humor. The writing is colorful and descriptive: "She, Beetle McGrady, set the itchy-twitchy, buggly-wuggly ant on the tip of her tongue." The endpapers give a taste of the tale to come: Beetle's 10 tips for eating bugs are listed (e.g., "Feeling tired? Forget to take your vitamins? Termites are full of iron."), while insects carrying protest signs picket along the bottom of the pages. Children will delight in this squirmy tale of audacious eating.Suzanne Myers Harold, Multnomah County Library System, Portland, OR Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Megan McDonald is the author of the Judy Moody books, which were New York Times bestsellers. Her picture books, including Beetle McGrady Eats Bugs!, the Reading Rainbow Book Is This a House for Hermit Crab?, and Insects Are My Life, are enormously popular. She lives in Sebastopol, California.; Title: Beetle McGrady Eats Bugs!
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PreSchool-K-This simple, repetitive meditation on motherhood will engage small children's minds and stimulate their curiosity. It starts out by answering the title question in the affirmative, and then goes on to ask whether a lion, a giraffe, and other animals also have mothers. It concludes by saying that all of these mothers love their young ones just like human moms love their children. Carle's distinctive illustrations convey the creatures in creative and amusing ways. This lovely book also offers a fun way to promote the recognition of letters and words. A surefire hit for libraries and bookstores.Rebecca Thatcher, Akron, PA Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.Los animales tienen mama? Por supuesto que si! Los animales tienen mam, como t y como yo, igual!Conoce al beb canguro que viaja dentro de una bolsa en la barriga de su mam. Mira cmo el polluelo del cisne navega en el lomo de su mam. A travs de sus coloridos collages, Eric Carle ofrece a los pequeos lectores no slo un maravilloso panorama visual, sino tambin la seguridad que les transmiten las imgenes que muestran cmo las crias son protegidas y queridas por sus mams.El entretenido juego de preguntas y respuestas invita a nios y adultos a leer juntos en voz alta. La repeticin de frases clave ayudara a los ninos de edad preescolar a iniciarse en el mundo de la lectura. Adems aprendern, de forma divertida, acerca de la naturaleza y conocern los nombres, algunos sorprendentes!, de los animales que aparecen en el libro.Creador de numerosos lbumes ilustrados, Eric Carle logra, por medio de la lectura compartida, que nios y adultos comprendan que el amor es capaz de traspasar todas las barreras y unir a todos los seres de este mundo.; Title: El Canguro Tiene Mam? (Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother Too?, Spanish Language Edition)
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Good fun for the Santa set. (ALA Booklist)Cartoon illustrations, dialogue bubbles, frenetic activity, and childlike concepts result in amusing and assured storytelling. (School Library Journal)Laura Rader has illustrated many popular books for children, including A Book of Hugs, A Book of Friends, and A Book of Kisses, all by Dave Ross. She is also the author and illustrator of Who'll Pull Santa's Sleigh Tonight? and Santa's New Suit, which Publishers Weekly called, in a starred review, a "holiday outing [with] plenty of panache." Ms. Rader lives in Southern California.; Title: Who'll Pull Santa's Sleigh Tonight?
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In a starred review, PW said, "Marcellino takes on the task of recasting Bannerman's 1899 Little Black Sambo and obtains winning results. He sets his version in India and his stylish and comparatively spare interpretation captures the childlike whimsy and charm of this long-lived tale." Ages 3-up. (June) Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.Fred Marcellino's picture books include Puss in Boots, a Caldecott Honor Book; The Steadfast Tin Soldier, an ALA Booklist Children's Editors' Choice; and The Pelican Chorus, one of School Library Journal's Best Books of the Year.His most recent books, The Story of Little Babaji and Ouch! are both ALA Notable Children's Books.Dancing By the Light of the Moon: The Art of Fred Marcellino will open on November 9, 2002 and run through January 26, 2003 at The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. This is a comprehensive show of more than 150 pieces highlighting his children's book career, and the first museum retrospective honoring the artistic accomplishments of this remarkable artist. For more information visit, The Norman Rockwell Museum website.; Title: The Story of Little Babaji
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Cooper's (Ballpark; Dance!) deliciously diverting book tackles a subject of intrinsic appeal to kids. The author gives the scoop on ice-cream making and anticipates all of their questions, answering them with, well, good humor and with many specifics that may surprise even the most ardent aficionados. Those who scream for ice cream may be astounded by the array of machines involved, from the milking machine in the barn, to the apparatus in the milk co-op that condenses the milk, to the ice-cream factory's numerous contraptions, including one that shapes flat pieces of cardboard into rounded containers of various sizes. Cooper's description of an enormous ice-cream mixing machine with multiple tanks exhibits a flair for language that appeals to multiple senses: "It is a steel, piston-pumping, cream-dripping, gadget-whirring, water-spraying, pipe-rattling, chocolate-leaking animal." Similarly, readers can hear the sounds in the barn at milking time: "The fump, fump of the suction cups; the chug, chug, chug of milk spurting through plastic tubes." Cooper's small-scale art precisely follows each step of the process as type sashays across the spreads in inventive configurations, and panoramic views show the delivery truck transporting this divine bovine product through town and country. Ages 4-up. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Kindergarten-Grade 3-A step-by-step description of how ice cream is made, beginning with cows eating grass in a field and ending with the ice-cream carton in the hand of a delivery-truck driver who has walked out to a field to watch the cows graze. Cooper includes the sound effects of the suction cups of the milking machine ("Fump, fump") and the sound of milk spurting through plastic tubes ("Chug, chug, CHUG") while detailing the process of making the tasty dessert. His sense of humor finds its way into the pages of text-"Workers wearing aprons, hard hats, hair nets, and beard nets take care of the machine." Watercolor-and-pencil sketches fill the spreads and white space is used to maximum advantage. The text often weaves up and down and round the pages. On one page, it is laid out in a circle, illustrating the mixing of ice-cream ingredients. This book is an excellent vocabulary enhancer (glossary included) and after finishing it, readers will be tempted to dish out a few scoops.Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VACopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Ice Cream
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Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mother's childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. When Mary began her career, her greeting cards were an instant success, and now her distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions who eagerly snap up gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more.Mary's dearest wish has always been to illustrate for children. Her edition of the night before christmas positively glows with the sense of wonder, spirited wit, and nostalgic warmth that is her signature around the world. Now, here is the first of a charming series of stories about Mary Engelbreit's irrepressible alter ego, Ann Estelle.; Title: Honey Bunny (Baby Booky)
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Grade 2-4-In 13 double-page chapters, 16 people are brought to light. One incident from each person's life is re-created, giving a quick, snapshot-style view of the individual's contribution to the world. Arranged in chronological order, the profiles begin with Tisquantum, known also as Squanto, and close with Sherman Alexie, a Navajo poet and novelist born in 1966. Students might be familiar with a few subjects (Maria Tallchief, Wilma Mankiller, Sacajawea, Jim Thorpe), but most will be new. The text is large, and sentences are accessible to emerging readers. Each section is uniform-a colorful painting depicting the scene takes up a little over half of the spread, with the narrative beside it. There is some fictionalizing-Ko-watsi'tsi -ni's "-knees trembled as she walked toward the door"-but it is limited and does not detract from the overall worth of the title. The biographies are too short for reports but will spark children's interest. This title is perfect for Native American units.Anne Chapman Callaghan, Racine Public Library, WI Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.Doreen Rappaport is well known for her groundbreaking approach to multicultural history and literature for young readers. Her many books include Victory or Death: Stories of the American Revolution; We Are The Many: A Picture Book of American Indians; and Martins Big Words, winner of the Jane Addams Book Award. She and her husband divide their time between New York City and a rural village in upstate New York.; Title: We Are the Many: A Picture Book of American Indians
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Beverly Jenkins is an African-American historical romance writer. She lives in southeastern Michigan with her husband and their two children. Born in Detroit, she graduated from Cass Technical High School and attended Michigan State University, where she majored in journalism and English Literature.Ms. Jenkins has written eight books to date, for which she has received numerous awards, including two Waldenbooks Best Sellers Awards, a Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times magazine for Best Western Historicals, and a Golden Pen Award from the Black Writer's Guild.Ms. Jenkins has been featured in many national publications, including The Wall Street Journal, People magazine, The Dallas Morning News and Vibe magazine. She has lectured at such prestigious schools and universities as Oberlin College, the University of Illinois, and the University of Michigan.Beverly Jenkins's adult titles include Night Song, Vivid, Indigo, Topaz, Through the Storm, The Taming of Jessi Rose, Always and Forever and Before the Dawn.; Title: Josephine and the Soldier
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Lucy Maude Montgomery (1874-1942) was born on Prince Edward Island, Canada, the setting for Anne of Green Gables. She left to attend college, but returned to Prince Edward Island to teach. In 1911, she married the Reverend Ewan MacDonald. Anne of Green Gables, the first in a series of "Anne" books by Montgomery, was published in 1908 to immediate success and continues to be a perennial favorite.; Title: Mary Engelbreit's Classic Library: Anne of Green Gables
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The creative team behind Today I Feel Silly amiably addresses the challenges of being a five-year-oldespecially the pesky problem of learning self-control. In the story's wry opening, the narrator observes, "It's hard to be five. I'm little no more. Good old days are gone. 'Bye one, two, three, four." Among the trials he faces are controlling his temper when dealing with his younger brother ("My mind says do one thing, my mouth says another"), avoiding dirt and starting school ("School seems so scary. School seems so strange. I'm only five. My whole world's going to change"). Curtis's singsong verse also focuses on some of the pluses of being five: though his brother is strapped into a stroller, the hero can walk by himself ("It's fun to be five! Big changes are here! My body's my car, and I'm licensed to steer") and school entails some entertaining activities ("At five I'm a workera bee among bees. I build things and grow things, say thank you and please"). Cornell's buoyant, teeming spreads and spot illustrations convey the boundless energy and changeable moods of this likeable five-year-old with on-target, hyperbolic humor. Though the narrative winds to a rather corny close, this cheerful book with its clever visual details will surely appeal to fans of the collaborators' earlier books as well as those looking for a reassuring, age-appropriate tale for the kindergartner in their lives. Ages 4-8. Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreSchool-Grade 1This tongue-in-cheek look at what it feels like to be five will result in uproarious laughter from kids, smiles of recognition from parents, and a cause for pause for any adult involved in a youngster's care. The protagonist is aware of what he has been taught to say: " 'Would you ever so kindly please give me my wig back?'" but, "my mouth says, 'IT'S MINE!'" While waiting his turn on a car ride, the big brother's mind thinks, "It's been an hour and nine minutes. Might I have a smidge of a turn before we have to leave?" However, it comes out, " 'MOM!'" Splashy, vibrant colors capture the typical surroundings through all of the exaggerated, larger-than-life phases of growing up, while the childlike, handwritten text draws viewers right in to the full-page, familiar busyness. Self-control, starting school, and independencethey're all here. Whether read aloud, shared one-on-one, or read independently, giggles and laughter will abound.Wanda Meyers-Hines, Ridgecrest Elementary School, Huntsville, AL Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: It's Hard to Be Five: Learning How to Work My Control Panel
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Well-loved books and stories come together in a batch of fall compendiums. The HarperCollins Treasury of Picture Book Classics: A Child's First Collection offers 12 enduring tales (their covers make a stamp-sized border on the cover) in one handsomely designed keepsake edition that preserves the feel of the original volumes. The anthology contains Margaret Wise Brown's Goodnight Moon, illus. by Clement Hurd (1947); Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson (1955); William's Doll by Charlotte Zolotow, illus. by William Pne du Bois (1971); and the more recent Pete's a Pizza by William Steig (1998), among others. Editorial commentary, suggestions for sharing the book with children and brief biographies of authors and illustrators are included after each story. Ages 4-8.Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.From early, beloved classics such as Goodnight Moon and Harold and the Purple Crayon to such recent treasures as If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Pete's a Pizza, this collection assembles twelve of the greatest picture books ever published. Parents can share the joy of introducing young children to many timeless favorites that have already enchanted millions of readers.This volume offers a wonder-filled opportunity for preschoolers and families to own and share "the best of the best."All royalties for HarperCollins Treasury of Picture Book Classics: A Child's First Collection will be donated to First Book, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to give children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their own new books. The primary goal of First Book is to work with existing literacy programs to distribute new books to children who, for economic reasons, have little or no access to books. In this way, First Book effectively leverages the heroic efforts of local tutoring, mentoring, and family literacy organizations as they work to reach children who need help the most. First Book distributes millions of books to hundreds of thousands of children nationwide each year. For more information on First Book, please visit www.firstbook.org.; Title: HarperCollins Treasury of Picture Book Classics: A Child's First Collection
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Kindergarten-Grade 2Ann Estelle is hoping for the part of the Queen in the class play. After all, "She already had a long red velvet robe and a glittery golden crown, just in case something like this ever came up." Instead, her teacher makes her the stage manager because she is so "clever and responsible." Ann Estelle pushes aside her disappointment and rescues the actors during the performance as they forget their lines, misplace their props, etc. The writing is stilted, and efforts to provide emphasis by putting certain words or phrases into a fancier font only highlight the stiffness of the rest of the text. Ann Estelle herself is as two dimensional as the paper dolls included at the back of the book, and the relentless brightness of the colors in the artwork is as tedious as the story. For a fresher take on class dramatics, look to Alexander Stadler's Beverly Billingsley Takes a Bow (Harcourt, 2003) or Cari Best's Shrinking Violet (Farrar, 2001).Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJ Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Disappointment is majestically turned into exuberance as this protagonist puts her best effort into everything she does. (Kirkus Reviews); Title: Queen of the Class (Ann Estelle Stories)
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Cynthia Rylant's gift for conveying the enchantment and beauty to be found in everyday life is seen in such award-winning books as Missing May, winner of the Newbery Medal; A Fine White Dust, a Newbery Honor Book; and The Relatives Came and When I Was Young in the Mountains, both Caldecott Honor Books.Books she's written and illustrated include the much-beloved Dog Heaven and Cat Heaven.Cynthia Rylant grew up in West Virginia. She now lives in the Pacific Northwest.; Title: The High-Rise Private Eyes #4: The Case of the Troublesome Turtle
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Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mothers own childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. She has authored and illustrated several New York Times bestselling titles, including The Night Before Christmas, Mary Engelbreits Mother Goose, and Mary Engelbreits A Merry Little Christmas. Marys distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions. Her designs can be found on gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more.; Title: Mary Engelbreit's Silly Mother Goose
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Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mothers own childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. She has authored and illustrated several New York Times bestselling titles, including The Night Before Christmas, Mary Engelbreits Mother Goose, and Mary Engelbreits A Merry Little Christmas. Marys distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions. Her designs can be found on gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more.; Title: Mary Engelbreit's Merry Mother Goose
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Gr. 7-10. The Fire-us trilogy gets off to a dynamic start in this first entry set in 2007, five years after a catastrophic virus has apparently killed all the adults and nearly everyone else. Seven children seem to be the only survivors. They live as a family in a run-down house in a small Florida town; none of them remembers much about the Before Time. Teenage Teacher is the oldest and the keeper of The Book, a carefully constructed scrapbook in which she finds inspiration for the group. Mommy and Hunter are also teens; Action Figure, Teddy Bear, Baby, and Doll are younger children. Then teenage Anchorman (dubbed Angerman by the little ones) shows up and convinces the family to join him on a long trek to Washington, D.C., to find a Grown-up called President. The story is surprisingly realistic in its depiction of both the paranoia brought about by isolation and fear and the courage and mutual caring exhibited by the kids. There's plenty of adventure, too, which makes this not only a poignant foray into a frightening future but also an exciting survival tale that will mesmerize readers and leave them anxious for the next installment. Sally EstesCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedA riveting, powerful taleI can't wait for the second installment. -- KLIATTThought-provoking. -- Kirkus Reviews; Title: The Kindling (The Fire-Us Trilogy, Book 1)
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Francine Prose is the author of the New York Times bestseller Reading Like a Writer, as well as fourteen books of fiction, including A Changed Man, winner of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, and Blue Angel, a finalist for the National Book Award. A distinguished critic and essayist, she has taught literature and writing for more than twenty years at major universities. She lives in New York City.; Title: After
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PreSchool-KAnn Estelle wants a hat full of ribbons and flowers that would make her the Queen of Easter at the neighborhood parade. Instead, her mother buys her a plain straw hat. Disappointed, the child leaves it outside on the porch. Days later, when her family discovers a robins nest inside it, Ann Estelle seizes the opportunity to trim last years hat, decorating it with a nest and three blue candy eggs. The secular nature of an Easter parade is juxtaposed with the hatching of the robins eggs, making this a book that simply celebrates spring. The highly defined line drawings are filled with vibrant color and warmth. A border of Easter eggs runs across the top of each page, while the bottom border changes motifshats, birds, flowers, and hatching eggs. A card-stock paper-doll cutout of Ann Estelle is included.Martha Topol, Traverse Area District Library, Traverse City, MI Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved."A book that simply celebrates spring...filled with vibrant color and warmth." (School Library Journal); Title: Queen of Easter (Ann Estelle Stories)
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Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mothers own childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. She has authored and illustrated several New York Times bestselling titles, including The Night Before Christmas, Mary Engelbreits Mother Goose, and Mary Engelbreits A Merry Little Christmas. Marys distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions. Her designs can be found on gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more.; Title: Mary Engelbreit's Funny Mother Goose
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Herman Parish was in the fourth grade when his aunt, Peggy Parish, wrote the first book about Amelia Bedelia. The author lives in Princeton, New Jersey.; Title: Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia (I Can Read Level 2)
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Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mother's own childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. She chose to illustrate Clement C. Moore's The Night Before Christmas as her first book for children. It quickly hit the New York Times bestseller list and has become part of the holiday tradition for families across the country. Other treasured additions to a child's first bookshelf include Mary Engelbreit's Mother Goose, Mary Engelbreit's A Merry Little Christmasboth New York Times bestsellersalong with Mary Engelbreit's Nursery Tales and Mary Engelbreit's Fairy Tales.; Title: Baby Booky: Booky
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L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) published The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900 and received enormous, immediate success. Baum went on to write seventeen additional novels in the Oz series. Today, he is considered the father of the American fairy tale. His stories inspired the 1939 classic film The Wizard of Oz, one of the most widely viewed movies of all time.Michael Sieben is a professional designer and illustrator, primarily within the sub-culture of skateboarding, whose work has been exhibited and reviewed worldwide as well as featured in numerous illustration anthologies. He is a staff writer and illustrator for Thrasher magazine, and a weekly columnist for VICE.com. He is also a founding member of Okay Mountain Gallery and Collective in Austin, Texas, as well as the cofounder of Roger Skateboards. The author of There's Nothing Wrong with You (Hopefully), he lives and works in Austin.; Title: The Wizard of Oz (Mary Engelbreit's Classic Library)
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Grade 7 Up-In book three of the trilogy, Angerman, Mommy, Teacher, and the other members of the makeshift family have found their way to The Woods, a retirement community filled with elderly women who somehow managed to survive the virus that killed most of the adults in the world. However, the youngsters' troubles and travels are not over yet. As Mommy deals with the bewildering changes that come with puberty, Angerman grows increasingly agitated, and insists on continuing the effort to find the President of the United States. Traveling in solar-powered golf carts, he and the other kids manage to find the president on Pisgah Island-and he turns out to be the Supreme Leader of the Crossroads enclave. He also turns out to be related to more than one of the children, and an over-the-top, power-hungry madman to boot. One family member makes the supreme sacrifice to save what's left of the world in an explosive finale. Armstrong and Butcher have crafted a chillingly realistic picture of events that unfortunately isn't that hard to imagine, and have created believable characters who act in believable ways. A strong finish to an engrossing and disturbing series set in the near future.Mara Alpert, Los Angeles Public LibraryCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 7-10. Having escaped the extremely fundamentalist Keepers of the Flame, Mommy, Teacher, Angerman, and the other youngsters continue their search for the Grown-up known as President and find a remote retirement community of elderly women. When they learn from the community's doctor that Pesident's summer home is on the nearby island of Pisgah, also the enclave of the Supreme Leader of the Keepers of the Flame, the older kids go there, leaving the toddlers behind with the women. Soon they find themselves falling into the clutches of the Keepers, and they inevitably learn the truth behind the Fire-us (the virus) that killed most of the people in the country. Although the young people remain true to the characterizations established in the earlier books, the adults here are one-dimensional, and the chain of events stretches credibility. It's a shame that the trilogy, which began with such promise in The Kindling (2002), climaxes with such melodrama. Sally EstesCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Fire-us #3: The Kiln
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PreSchool-Grade 1A popular artist has illustrated 100 nursery rhymes in her distinctive style, reminiscent of the work of Kate Greenaway and Tasha Tudor. Historian and critic Leonard S. Marcus provides an introduction about the staying power of Mother Goose rhymes, and Engelbreits afterword discusses her illustration process. Well-known rhymes are included, along with some that will be less familiar to both children and adults. No more than three rhymes appear on any spread, giving the layout a clean, uncluttered look. The illustrations feature children and adults of various ethnicities and ages, although almost all have the simple rounded faces and bodies for which the artist is known. Engelbreit has outfitted her characters, both fantastic and human, in a variety of period clothes, from medieval to more contemporary. Most have an English look to themlittle boys wear short pants and knee socks, and little girls wear flowered dresses and pinafores. There are occasional comic touches, like the pussycat coming back from visiting the queen in shades and a pink coat, and with lots of luggage. Endpapers feature old-fashioned pastel renderings of well-known nursery-rhyme characters. This volume is likely to prove popular with children and Engelbreits adult following. A solid collection that would be useful in any library.Barbara Chatton, College of Education, University of Wyoming, Laramie Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.From the vast and colorful imagination of Mary Engelbreit springs a Mother Goose world bursting with warmth and humor. All the favorite time-honored characters are here -- Little Bo-Peep, Humpty Dumpty, Old King Cole, Jack and Jill, and many, many more, along with such treats as a mouse running up the clock, piggies going to market, and children dancing round the mulberry bush.As complete as can be with one hundred rhymes in all, this is truly a book to treasure. It's a masterful collection of the adorable, the zany, and the beautiful that will be cherished for generations.; Title: Mary Engelbreit's Mother Goose: One Hundred Best-Loved Verses
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PreSchool-During the seven days before Christmas, Ann Estelle engages in fun activities like baking cookies and going ice-skating. Most importantly, she continues to add items to the wish list that she has been keeping since last year. On Christmas day, she finally realizes that it's the fun she has had with family and friends, and not the presents, that is the most important part of the holiday. The illustrations, in typical Engelbreit style, are flat and stiff, but colorful and quirky enough to have child appeal. The story, however, is too uneventful and staid to invite repeat readings.-E. M.Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc."Engelbreits trademark illustrationscapture the seasons mood." -- Horn Book Guide"Spotlights the meaning of the holiday with a light touch and lots of heart." -- Publishers Weekly; Title: Queen of Christmas (Ann Estelle Stories)
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PreSchool-Grade 2This title celebrates all that is a little bit spooky on this fun holiday. Ann Estelle is dressed as a fairy queen and her friend Michael is a pirate. She does not want to admit that she is a little frightened about trick-or-treating even with her dad along. However, she eventually realizes that Michael, too, is scared, and that they can be brave together. Engelbreit has a comforting way of writingthe sentences are descriptive, but with many familiar words, and they are not too long for beginning readers. The illustrations are bright and cheery and capture the excitement that most children feel at the prospect of trick-or-treating. The bottom border on each page is filled with all of the familiar symbols of Halloween that children love.Susan E. Murray, Glendale Public Library, AZ Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mothers own childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. She has authored and illustrated several New York Times bestselling titles, including The Night Before Christmas, Mary Engelbreits Mother Goose, and Mary Engelbreits A Merry Little Christmas. Marys distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions. Her designs can be found on gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more.; Title: Queen of Halloween (Ann Estelle Stories)
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Noted poet Lee Bennett Hopkins has edited or authored numerous books for children, including the I Can Read Books Hamsters, Shells, and Spelling Bees; A Pet for Me: Poems; and the ALA Notable Children's Book Surprises. The recipient of a Christopher Award and the University of Southern Mississippi's Medallion for "lasting contributions to children's literature," Mr. Hopkins lives in Florida.; Title: Halloween Howls (I Can Read: Level 2)
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PreSchool-Grade 2After Nora looks out her bedroom window and sees the moon blink out, she and her brother, Jack, decide to go to its rescue. They climb aboard a makeshift rocket and fearlessly blast off into the night sky. When they literally bump into the moon, a metal-and-glass orb that looks a bit like an antique pocket watch, they come face-to-face with a Santa look-alike Man-in-the-Moon. He explains to them that his engine has failed and the moon needs a jumpstart. The children utilize the Crimson Comet to do just that, thus saving the day. The siblings then crash-land back at home, tumbling into their cozy bedroom and smiling up at the celestial orb. And just for a moment, they thought the moon smiled back. With his rich, trademark night skies and luminescent, nostalgic images, Morrissey has crafted a delightful flight of childish imagination and a sweet bedtime adventure.Piper L. Nyman, formerly at Fairfield Civic Center Library, CA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Dean Morrissey has made up stories to go with his work ever since he first began to paint. Eventually he began writing and illustrating childrens books. The highly successful Ship of Dreams, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, was published in 1990, followed by The Great Kettles, which won a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. His other books include The Christmas Ship, The Moon Robber, The Monster Trap, and The Crimson Comet. Dean Morrissey lives on the south shore of Massachusetts with his wife and son, surrounded by many of the amazing contraptions that are found in his paintings.; Title: The Crimson Comet
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Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mothers own childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. She has authored and illustrated several New York Times bestselling titles, including The Night Before Christmas, Mary Engelbreits Mother Goose, and Mary Engelbreits A Merry Little Christmas. Marys distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions. Her designs can be found on gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more.; Title: Queen of Hearts (Ann Estelle Stories)
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PreSchool-KVarious uncles, aunts, cousins, and grandparents come together to prepare for and celebrate the holiday season. The first sentence on each page of the rhyming text begins with "Christmas is coming," welcoming readers into idyllic Victorian scenes of bunnies playing in the snow, making presents, and decorating cookies. The beautifully detailed, pen-and-ink watercolors convey a heartwarming atmosphere and will carry well at storytime. An appealing and comforting addition to any collection.M. W. Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Rick Walton is the author of more than thirty books for children, including So Many Bunnies: A Bedtime ABC and Counting Book and What to Do When a Bug Climbs in Your Mouth and Other Poems to Drive You Buggy. When he is not writing, he likes to read, travel, and play the guitar. Rick lives in Provo, Utah, with his wife, Ann, and their four children.; Title: Bunny Christmas: A Family Celebration
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Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mother's own childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. When Mary began her career, her greeting cards were an instant success, and now her distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions who eagerly snap up gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more.Mary's dearest wish has always been to illustrate for children. Her edition of The Night Before Christmas positively glows with the sense of wonder, spirited wit, and nostalgic warmth that is her signature around the world.; Title: Baby Booky: Lovey Dovey
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Eve Bunting was born in Ireland and came to California with her husband and three children. She is one of the most acclaimed and versatile children's book authors, with more than two hundred novels and picture books to her credit. Among her honors are many state awards, the Kerlan Award, the Golden Kite Award, the Regina Medal, the Mystery Writers of America and the Western Writers of America awards, and a PEN International Special Achievement award for her contribution to children's literature. In 2002, Ms. Bunting was chosen to be Irish-American Woman of the Year by the Irish-American Heritage Committee of New York.; Title: One Candle
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Grade 2-4-Jurassic Shark tells the story of a female Hybodus,a deadly prehistoric predator that lived in the oceans some 180 million years ago. She is described as swimming alone and attacking even larger and more aggressive prey. She is not always successful on her hunt for food and is careful when carrying her young and seeking a safe place for birthing. This book is written for young readers just beginning to explore serious information about dinosaurs and plesiosaurs. Carr's vivid digital paintings are astonishingly lifelike and will hold great appeal for this audience.-Donna Marie Wagner, Exeter Community Library, Reading, PA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 1-3. Diffily personalizes the life of a shark, a Hybodus, who lived 180 million years ago, the fearless ancestor of today's white sharks. Here, she's a predator and pregnant, and the brief text covers her search for safety and food. There's an attack on a larger creature, a Liopleurodon, in order to make a safe space for her to give birth. Her baby shark is born alive, and hungry. Although there's much attacking and rending of flesh, there isn't a whole lot of blood in the water, and the birth of the baby is pretty bloodless, too. The images are dramatic, but they have the smooth, slippery feel that comes with computer-generated art. Young readers who can't get enough of dinosauria will enjoy this one. GraceAnne DeCandidoCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Jurassic Shark
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public domain in law, legal availability for public use, free of charge, of materials, processes, devices, skills, and plans that are not protected by copyright or patent, including those on which copyright or patent has lapsed. source: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. Copyright 2001-05 Columbia University Press.; Title: Three Little Pigs (Once Upon a Time (Harper))
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Grade 3-6-Koontz offers up a collection of 64 poems about holidays, some well known (Halloween) and others less familiar to American audiences (Sakura Matsuki). He includes significant days (the first day of autumn, Mother's Day, and the shortest day of the year); and birthdays (Martin Luther King, Jr., Abraham Lincoln); along with lots of special days of his own creation (Gravity Day, Lost Tooth Day, and Up-Is-Down Day). While many of the poems have clever themes, the rhyming couplets are often unimaginative and occasionally awkward. Each selection is accompanied by at least one black-and-white illustration that is sometimes charming, sometimes creepy, but always interesting. However, for poetry collections to take you throughout the year, Myra Cohn Livingston's Celebrations (Holiday, 1985), Jack Prelutsky's Dog Days: Rhymes around the Year (Knopf, 1999), and Bill Martin, Jr.'s The Turning of the Year (Harcourt, 1998) are more satisfying choices.Laura Reed, Kitchener Public Library, Ontario, CanadaCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Dean Koontz was born in Everett, Pennsylvania, and grew up in nearby Bedford. When he was a senior in college, he won an Atlantic Monthly fiction competition and has been writing ever since. Today he is a world-famous author whose novels have sold 225 million copies in thirty-eight languages. He has numerous New York Times adult best-sellers, including his most recent From The Corner Of His Eye. Dean Koontz is also the author of the children's book Santa's Twin. He lives in southern California.; Title: Every Day's a Holiday: Amusing Rhymes for Happy Times
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Dean Morrissey has made up stories to go with his work ever since he first began to paint. Eventually he began writing and illustrating childrens books. The highly successful Ship of Dreams, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, was published in 1990, followed by The Great Kettles, which won a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. His other books include The Christmas Ship, The Moon Robber, The Monster Trap, and The Crimson Comet. Dean Morrissey lives on the south shore of Massachusetts with his wife and son, surrounded by many of the amazing contraptions that are found in his paintings.; Title: The Wizard Mouse
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Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mothers own childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. She has authored and illustrated several New York Times bestselling titles, including The Night Before Christmas, Mary Engelbreits Mother Goose, and Mary Engelbreits A Merry Little Christmas. Marys distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions. Her designs can be found on gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more.; Title: Mary Engelbreit's Happy Mother Goose
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Robert Kalan has also written the charming children's books Rain and Blue Sea, both illustrated by Donald Crewes. Kalan holds a master's degree in education and has taught reading to both gifted and remedial students from kindergarten through the fourth grade.; Title: Jump, Frog, Jump! Board Book
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public domain in law, legal availability for public use, free of charge, of materials, processes, devices, skills, and plans that are not protected by copyright or patent, including those on which copyright or patent has lapsed. source: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. Copyright 2001-05 Columbia University Press.; Title: Three Billy Goats Gruff (Once Upon a Time (Harper))
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In a "tender tone sure to make this a bedtime favorite," according to PW, a rhyming verse describes the myriad ways a green, googly-eyed mother shows her boundless love for her son. Ages 3-8. (Sept.) Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.Laura Leuck is the author of these other books for children: Goodnight, Baby Monster; My Monster Mama Loves Me So; Sun is Falling, Night is Calling; My Baby Brother Has Ten Tiny Toes; and Teeny, Tiny Mouse. Ms. Leuck lives in Princeton, New Jersey, with her husband, Art, and their two sons, Matthew and Shane.; Title: My Monster Mama Loves Me So
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Rhoda Blumberg has written about the opening of Japan (1853-1854) in Commodore Perry in the Land of the Shogun, a Newbery Honor Book, which also won the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award and the Golden Kite Award. Her acclaimed histories also include The Incredible Journey of Lewis & Clark, The Great American Gold Rush, and The Remarkable Voyages of Captain Cook, all ALA Notable Books. She is the winner of the Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Award for her overall contribution to nonfiction.Rhoda Blumberg says that while doing research for Commodore Perry, "I read about the ordeals and strange adventures of Manjiro, then spent years replaying his life story in my mind until I felt impelled to write about him."The author and her husband, Gerald, live in Yorktown Heights, New York.; Title: Commodore Perry in the Land of the Shogun
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Charlotte Pomerantz was born in New York City, where she still lives. Among her many popular books for children are Mangaboom, illustrated by Anita Lobel; Here Comes Henny (based on the wordplay of James Joyce), illustrated by Nancy Winslow Parker; Halfway to Your House, illustrated by Gabrielle Vincent; Flap Your Wings and Try and All Asleep, illustrated by Nancy Tafuri; and Posy, illustrated by Catherine Stock (a Christopher Award book).; Title: Where's the Bear? Board Book
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Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832-1898), better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll, published Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in 1865 and its sequel, Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There, in 1871. Considered a master of the genre of literary nonsense, he is renowned for his ingenious wordplay and sense of logic, and his highly original vision.; Title: Mary Engelbreit's Classic Library: Alice in Wonderland
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Eileen Spinelli is the author of many picture books and poetry collections, including A Big Boy Now, Hug a Bug, and the bestselling When Mama Comes Home Tonight, among others. When she writes a story, she has an instant audience: her twenty-five grandchildren and husband, Jerry (also a writer). Aside from story making, Eileen teaches creative writing and poetry. The Spinellis live in Media, Pennsylvania.; Title: Thanksgiving at the Tappletons'
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Gr. 2-6. There always seems to be one more version of the news that there's no joy in Mudville. The 1888 poem is given very modern dress by Neiman, who forsakes his usual gaudy palette for muscular charcoal drawings. There's a profusion of full-page and double-page-spread images of Casey and his fellow players, dramatic close-ups and poses worthy of antique Greek statuary. Neiman raises his figures to mythic level: even long shots showing the pitcher throwing to Casey from the mound achieve a hieratic quality. Christopher Bing's Caldecott Honor book, Casey at the Bat (2000), with its marvelous period images and collage effects, is about as different from Neiman's Sports-Illustrated-esque style as it could possibly be and is possibly more kid-friendly. However, Jose Torre's genial introduction, which talks about teamwork and play and passion, may draw young fans. GraceAnne DeCandidoCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedLeRoy Neiman, best known for his brilliantly colored, stunningly energetic images of sporting events and leisure activities, is a long-time chronicler of contemporary lifestyles and one of the most popular living artists in America. Neiman's work is represented in the permanent collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Whitney Museum, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, the Baseball Hall of Fame, and numerous other museums and private collections. He lives in New York City.; Title: Casey at the Bat
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In this sequel to Little Bo in France (2002), Bo the cat and her master, Billy, who are working as crew aboard an English lords yacht, travel across the Mediterranean to visit Pisa and Rome. Along the way, they are reunited with long-lost feline relatives, take part in a circus act, become embroiled in a Colosseum cat fight, and interact with some suspicious-looking fellows at the British embassy. The simple, progressive plot includes manageable conflict, stock characters, and frequent dialogue interspersed with Italian and French phrases, and the full-color artwork extends the books feel as an old-fashioned classic. Grades 1-3. --Andrew MedlarJulie Andrews Edwards is one of the most recognized figures in the world of entertainment. She is perhaps best known for her performances in Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, and The Princess Diaries. Ms. Edwards is the author of many favorite children's books, including Mandy, The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles, and the Little Bo series. She and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, an arts educator and theater professional, have coauthored over twenty books for young readers, including Simeon's Gift, The Great American Mousical, Thanks to You: Wisdom from Mother & Child, and the recent New York Times bestsellers The Very Fairy Princess and Julie Andrews' Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabies. Emma is also the author of Raising Bookworms.; Title: Little Bo in Italy: The Continued Adventures of Bonnie Boadicea (Julie Andrews Collection)
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