Wednesday, January 24, 2007

New Juvenile Fiction...

Bode, N.E. The Somebodies. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
j FIC Bod
Fern and Howard take a trip to save the Anybodies!

Collins, Suzanne. Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods. Scholastic Press, 2005.
j FIC Col v.3
Gregor and Boots must save their mother!

Damon, Emma. Milo in a Mess. Picture Window Books, 2005.
j FIC Dam
Does Milo really make a mess of everything?!

Delaney, Joseph. The Last Apprentice: Curse of the Bane. Greenwillow Books, 2005.
j FIC Del v.2
Tom and the Spook may be facing more than one enemy in this thrilling sequel!

Funke, Cornelia. Ghosthunters and the Incredibly Revolting Ghost! Scholastic, Inc., 2006.
j FIC Fun v.1
Will Tom survive the ordeal of ridding a house of an incredibly revolting ghost?!

Funke, Cornelia. Ghosthunters and the Gruesome Invincible Lightning Ghost! Scholastic, Inc., 2006.
j FIC Fun v.2
Tom and his friend Hetty face off with an electrifying ghoul!

Funke, Cornelia. Ghosthunters and the Totally Moldy Baroness! Scholastic, Inc., 2007.
j FIC Fun v.3
Tom is about to deal with the smelliest ghost yet!

Lasky, Kathryn. Guardians of Ga'hoole: The Coming of Hoole. Scholastic, Inc., 2006.
j FIC Las v. 10
Book # 10 in the Ga'hoole series.

Lasky, Kathryn. Guardians of Ga'hoole: To Be a King. Scholastic, Inc., 2006.
j FIC Las v. 11
Book # 11 in the Ga'hoole series.

McDonald, Megan. Judy Moody: Around the World in 8 1/2 Days. Candlewick Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
j FIC McD
Judy has a new friend: Amy Namey!

McNish, Cliff. The Silver Child. Carolrhoda Books, 2005.
j FIC McN v.1
In the first book of "The Silver Sequence" six special young people end up in a garbage dump to face a scary enemy!

A Handful of new picture books...

Bosca, Francesca. The Three Grasshoppers. Purple Bear Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Giuliano Ferri
j E Bos
Find out what happens when the grasshopper music stops!

Grey, Mini. The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon. Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.
j E Gre
What happens when a familiar dish and spoon rob a bank?!

Johnson, Crockett. Magic Beach. Front Street, 2005.
j E Joh
What will Ben and Ann discover on a trip to the beach?

Lucas, David. Nutmeg. Alfred A. Knopf, 2005.
j E Luc
Be careful what you wish for!

New Nonfiction Titles!

Storms, Biz. All-American Quilts. Kids Can Press, 2003.
j 746.46 Sto
Make something patriotic!

Wagner, Lisa. Cool Painted Stuff. ABDO Publishing Company, 2005.
j 745.7 Wag
Great ideas and tips on painting!

Price, Pam. Cool Rubber Stamp Art. ABDO Publishing Company, 2005.
j 761 Pri
Crafts with colorful flair!

Wheeler, Jill C. Lindsay Lohan. ABDO Publishing Company, 2005.
j 921 Lohan, L.
Remember back when Lindsay was in "Freaky Friday?!"

Wheeler, Jill C. Jessica Simpson. ABDO Publishing Company, 2005.
j 921 Simpson, J.
Learn something you did not know about this blonde star.

Krohn, Katherine. Oprah Winfrey. Lerner Publications Company, 2005.
j 921 Winfrey, O.
Read about this fascinating woman!

Bial, Raymond. American Community: Missions and Presidios. Children's Press, 2004.
j 979 Bia
Discover different communities!

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

New Juvenile DVD's!

Aladdin
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Filled with lots of bonus features, join Apu, Genie, Princess Jasmine and Aladdin on a magic carpet ride!

Babar: King of the Elephants
j DVD FIC Bab
Join a beloved elephant as he travels from jungle to city and back again!

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown
j DVD FIC Be
Will anyone pick Charlie Brown to be their valentine?!

A Charlie Brown Valentine
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Will Peppermint Patty win Charlie Brown's heart? Join us on February 5, 2007 at 4p.m. to find out!

Hello Kitty: Stump Village
j DVD FIC Hel v.1
Find out what Hello Kitty and her pals are up to!

The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride
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Simba is all grown up with a stubborn daughter of his own!

Our Lips are Sealed
j DVD FIC Our
See what Mary Kate and Ashley discover in Australia!

The Sword in the Stone
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Can a young boy really be the next king?!

Disney's American Legends
j 398.22 Dis
Meet John Henry, Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed and Casey Jones!

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

From origami to biographies...

We have some fabulous new nonfiction titles at the library!

Halls, Kelly Milner, Rick Spears and Roxyanne Young. Tales of the Cryptids: Mysterious Creatures That May or May Not Exist. Darby Creek Publishing, 2006.
j 001.944 Hal
Discover cryptozoology!

Llewellyn, Claire. Why Should I Help? Barron's, 2005.
Illustrated by Mike Gordon
j 158.1 Lle
Find out why it is important to be helpful!

Moore-Mallinos, Jennifer. The Colors of the Rainbow. Barron's, 2005.
Illustrated by Marta Fabrega
j 303.385 Moo
This book explores why we do not all look exactly the same.

Mitton, Tony. Amazing Airplanes. Kingfisher, 2002.
Illustrated by Ant Parker
j 387.7 Mit
A nice introduction to airplanes for children ages 3 and older.

Forest, Heather, ad. The Little Red Hen: An Old Fable. August House LittleFolk, 2006.
Illustrated by Susan Gaber
j 398.2 For
A refreshing take on a classic tale! Plus, the dog is a Corgi!

Truss, Lynne. Eats, Shoots and Leaves: Why, Commas Really Do Make a Difference! G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2006.
Illustrated by Bonnie Timmons
j 428.2 Tru
You can really see the difference a little punctuation makes in this title!

Davies, Nicola. Extreme Animals: The Toughest Creatures on Earth. Candlewick Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Neal Layton
j 590 Dav
Learn about some amazing animals including the Arctic Musk Ox, huddling penguins and Thermophiles!

Davies, Nicola. One Tiny Turtle. Candlewick Press, 2001.
Illustrated by Jane Chapman
j 597.92 Dav
Check out these fascinating creatures that need the land and sea!

Marrin, Albert. Oh, Rats!: The Story of Rats and People. Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
Illustrated by C.B. Mordan
j 599.352 Mar
Read how humans and rats have helped and hurt each other throughout history!

Markle, Sandra. Little Lost Bat. Charlesbridge, 2006.
Illustrated by Alan Marks
j 599.4 Mar
Can a baby Mexican free-tailed bat survive without his mama?!

Llewellyn, Claire. Why Should I Eat Well? Barron's, 2005.
Illustrated by Mike Gordon
j 613.2 Lle
A little girl learns why eating fruits and vegetables can really make a difference!

Corman, Catherine and Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. Positively ADD: Real Success Stories to Inspire Your Dreams. Walker and Company, 2006.
j 616.8589 Cor
This is a great title for older kids and parents filled with stories of real people who have overcome or cope with their Attention Deficit Disorder to become a professional baseball player, a Rhodes Scholar and a journalist, just to name a few!

Star, Fleur. Castle and Knight. DK Publishing, Inc., 2005.
j 623.1 Sta
An exciting look at medieval life with pictures of armor, castles and weapons.

Mitton, Tony. Busy Boats. Kingfisher, 2002.
Illustrated by Ant Parker
j 623.82 Mit
A colorful introduction to boats for children ages 3 and older.

Mitton, Tony. Tremendous Tractors. Kingfisher, 2003.
Illustrated by Ant Parker
j 629.225 Mit
A descriptive look at a very important piece of farm machinery geared towards ages 3 and older.

Thimmesh, Catherine. Team Moon: How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
j 629.454 Thi
Check out this title that details all the challenges that had be overcome in order for the moon landing to happen!

Macleod, Elizabeth. Chock Full of Chocolate. Kids Can Press, 2005.
Illustrated by June Bradford
j 641.6 Mac
Make all sorts of cocoa-filled treats!

Boursin, Didier. Easy Origami. Firefly Books, 2005.
j 736.982 Bou
From fish to hamsters to butterflies, you can make this really cool origami come to life!

Bolton, Vivienne. Papercrafts for Children: Fun Projects Using Paper, Paints and Stamps. New Holland, 2006.
j 745.54 Bol
Filled with fun projects from a stock car to a sparkly bracelet!

Schwarz, Renee. Birdfeeders. Kids Can Press, 2005.
j 745.593 Sch
Like birds? Here are a bunch of neat birdfeeders you can make at home!

Schubert, Leda. Ballet of the Elephants. A Deborah Brodie Book/Roaring Brook Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Robert Andrew Parker
j 791.3 Sch
The story of a seemingly impossible animal ballet!

Rhatigan, Joe and Rain Newcomb. Run, Jump, Hide, Slide, Splash: The 200 Best Outdoor Games Ever. Lark Books, 2005.
j 796 Rha
Get ready to go outside and play!

Sandler, Michael. Soccer: The Amazing U.S. World Cup Team. Bearport Publishing Company, Inc., 2006.
j 796.334 San
Read the history of the 1950 U.S. World Cup Soccer Team!

Sandler, Michael. Tennis: Victory for Venus Williams. Bearport Publishing Company, Inc., 2006.
j 796.342 San
Learn about one of tennis' most popular players!

Sandler, Michael. Cycling: Lance Armstrong's Impossible Ride. Bearport Publishing Company, Inc., 2006.
j 796.6 San
Read how this amazing athlete overcame cancer to become a seven-time winner of the Tour De France.

Sandler, Michael. Hockey: Miracle On Ice. Bearport Publishing Company, Inc., 2006.
j 796.962 San
Learn about one of sports' most exciting events ever!

Rex, Adam. Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
j 811.6 Rex
A collection of truly monstrous poetry!

Lock, Deborah. Pirate. DK Publishing, Inc., 2005.
j 910.45 Loc
From Vikings in the North to Buccaneers in the Caribbean this book is full of pirates!

Lasky, Kathryn. John Muir: America's First Environmentalist. Candlewick Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Stan Fellows
j 921, Muir, J.
Discover this great figure in United States' history and learn why nature was so important to him and should be to us!

Brown, Don. Bright Path: Young Jim Thorpe. Roaring Brook Press, 2006.
j 921 Thorpe, J.
A nice picture book introduction to this American athlete for younger readers!

Bruchac, Joseph. Jim Thorpe: Original All-American. Dial Books, 2006.
j 921 Thorpe, J.
And for the older readers, this longer title, detailing the importance Thorpe held for Native Americans.

Cooper, Michael L. Hero of the High Seas: John Paul Jones and the American Revolution. National Geographic, 2006.
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Read about this fearless leader and his naval victories that were integral to the success of the American Revolution.

Just a little more new Juvenile Fiction...

Carman, Patrick. Beyond the Valley of the Thorns. Orchard Books, 2005.
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In the sequel to The Dark Hills Divide Alexa must prepare herself for an even bigger battle than she expected!

Carman, Patrick. The Tenth City. Orchard Books, 2006.
j FIC Car v.3
The third title in "The Land of Elyon" series in which Alexa has to figure out the mystery tied to the titular city.

Ogden, Charles. Edgar and Ellen: Rare Beasts. Aladdin, 2003.
j FIC Ogd v.1
Can the devious duo raise some money by pet-napping?

Ogden, Charles. Edgar and Ellen: Tourist Trap. Aladdin, 2006.
j FIC Ogd v. 2
Will the twins manage to spoil the French Toast Festival?!

Ogden, Charles. Edgar and Ellen: Pet's Revenge. Aladdin, 2006.
j FIC Ogd v.4
Pet tries to get back at the twins for all of their cruelty!

Quinn, Zoe. The Caped 6th Grader: Totally Toxic. A Yearling Book, 2006.
j FIC Qui v.2
Zoe uses her super powers to help prove that the town factory is dumping something nasty in the river!

Scroggs, Kirk. Wiley and Grampa's Creature Features: Super Soccer Freak Show. Little, Brown and Company, 2007.
j FIC Scr v.4
Beware the contents of Nate Farkle's jelly donuts!

Friday, January 05, 2007

New Juvenile Titles in Spanish!

Herrera, Juan Felipe. The Upside Down Boy/El Nino de Cabeza. Children's Book Press, 2000.
Illustrated by Elizabeth Gomez
j 468 Her
Will Juanito always feel out of place at his new school?

Henkes, Kevin. La primera luna llena de Gatita. Greenwillow Books, 2004.
j 468 Hen
Written entirely in Spanish this is the Caldecott winner Kitten's First Full Moon!

Munoz, Isabel. Es Mio/It's Mine. Scholastic Inc., 2005.
Illustrated by Gustavo Mazali
j 468 Mun
Eric and Julieta fight over crayons and paper! What will Julieta use instead?

Munoz, Isabel. Donde esta Eric?/Where is Eric? Scholastic, Inc., 2005.
Illustrated by Gustavo Mazali
j 468 Mun
Why did Eric name his cat Eric?!

Munoz, Isabel. Como mama/Just Like Mom. Scholastic Inc., 2005.
Illustrated by Gustavo Mazali
j 468 Mun
See what happens when Eric helps Julieta play dress-up.

Valeri, Maria Eulalia, ad. The Hare and the Tortoise/La Liebre Y La Tortuga. Chronicle Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Max
j 468 Val
A bilingual version of the classic rabbit and turtle race!

Even More Picture Books for the New Year...

Ahlberg, Allan. The Runaway Dinner. Candlewick Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Bruce Ingman
j E Ahl
Will Banjo catch up to his dinner? Or will the peas, carrots, French fries and sausage end up in someone else's tummy?

Arnold, Marsha Diane. Roar of a Snore. Dial Books for Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Pierre Pratt
j E Arn
Jack wakes up to very loud snoring and proceeds to find the culprit, even if it means waking up his entire family.

Beaty, Andrea. When Giants Come to Play. Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes
j E Bea
A delightful story about Anna and her giant friends!

Berenstain, Stan, and Jan. The Berenstain Bears Go On Vacation. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Mike Berenstain
j E Ber
The Bear family takes a trip to the beach!

Bruel, Nick. Who Is Melvin Bubble? A Neal Porter Book, 2006.
j E Bru
Can the author get the truth about Melvin Bubble?

Child, Lauren. Snow is my Favorite and my Best. Dial Books for Young Readers, 2006.
j E Chi
Charlie and Lola return for a wintry jaunt from the North to South Pole!

Cronin, Doreen. Dooby Dooby Moo. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Betsy Lewin
j E Cro
Farmer Brown is sure those animals are up to something and he is probably right!

Cumberbatch, Judy. Can You Hear the Sea? Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Ken Wilson-Max
j E Cum
Will Sarah ever be able to hear the sea instead of all the other noises around her?!

Daly, Niki. Welcome to Zanzibar Road. Clarion Books, 2006.
j E Dal
Mama Jumbo and Little Chico make quite a pair in this fun story!

Deacon, Alexis. While You Are Sleeping. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
j E Dea
What do you think your toys do while you are asleep?!

Ellery, Tom and Amanda. If I Had a Dragon. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
j E Ell
Who is more fun to play with: a dragon or a baby brother?

Estefan, Gloria. Noelle's Treasure Tale. Rayo/HarperCollins, 2006.
Illustrated by Michael Garland
j E Est
Noelle, a dog, and other animals look for treasure at the beach!

Floyd, Madeleine. Cold Paws, Warm Heart. Candlewick Press, 2006.
j E Flo
A message about the importance of friendship shines through this chilly tale.

Johnson, Paul Brett. On Top of Spaghetti. Scholastic Press, 2006.
Lyrics by Tom Glazer
j E Joh
A new twist on a very popular children's song!

Koontz, Robin. Up All Night Counting: A Pop-Up Book. Little Simon, 2006.
Paper Engineering by Bruce Foster
j E Koo
A counting book featuring nocturnal creatures!

McCarty, Peter. Moon Plane. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
j E McC
The wonder of flight as seen through the imagination of a young boy!

McConnell, Sarah. Don't Mention Pirates. Barron's, 2006.
j E McC
Can Scarlet and her family give up the pirate life or will they find treasure?

McQuinn, Anna. Lola at the Library. Charlesbridge, 2006.
Illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw
j E McQ
Do you love the library as much as Lola?!

O'Connor, Jane. Snow Globe Family. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2006.
Illustrated by S.D. Schindler
j E OCo
A cleverly told and illustrated tale of two families, one of which lives in a house, the other lives in the snow globe on the mantel of the house.

Rey, Margaret and H.A. Curious George's Dinosaur Discovery. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
Written by Catherine Hapka
Illustrated by Anna Grossnickle Hines
j E Rey
Will our favorite inquisitive monkey become a paleontologist?

Schaefer, Lola M. An Island Grows. Greenwillow Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Cathie Felstead
j E Sch
A brightly colored introduction to how islands are formed!

Smith, Linda. Mrs. Crump's Cat. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by David Roberts
j E Smi
See if an "exquisite, golden cat" wins over the heart of Mrs. Crump.

Sobel, June. Shiver Me Letters: A Pirate ABC. Harcourt Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Henry Cole
j E Sob
Can a band of pirates find all the letters besides "RRRRRRRR?!"

Willis, Jeanne. Gorilla! Gorilla! Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2005.
Illustrated by Tony Ross
j E Wil
Will a mouse mama be eaten by a big gorilla?!

More New Juvenile Fiction for 2007!

Abrahams, Peter. Down the Rabbit Hole: An Echo Falls Mystery. Laura Geringer Books, 2005.
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Will Ingrid be able to solve the many mysteries of her small town?

Banks, Lynn Reid. Harry the Poisonous Centipede Goes to Sea. HarperCollins Children's Books, 2006.
Illustrations by Tony Ross
j FIC Ban
Join Harry and his buddy George on a new adventure!

Bode, N.E. The Nobodies. HarperCollins Publishers, 2005.
j FIC Bod
Fern faces off with a nasty mole!

Casanova, Mary. Jess. Pleasant Company Publications, 2006.
j FIC Cas
Find out what "American Girl" Jess discovers on a trip to Belize!

Collins, Suzanne. Gregor and the Marks of Secret. Scholastic Press, 2006.
j FIC Col
The fourth book in the "Underland Chronicles" in which Gregor returns to help a princess and a rat on an underground adventure.

Coman, Carolyn. The Big House. Front Street, 2004.
Illustrations by Rob Shepperson
j FIC Com
A brother and sister must team up to help free their parents from jail!

Coombs, Kate. The Secret-Keeper. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrations by Heather M. Solomon
j FIC Coo
Too many dark secrets make a secret-keeper severely depressed.

Curtis, Christopher Paul. Mr. Chickee's Funny Money. Wendy Lamb Books, 2005.
j FIC Cur
Will the Feds get a hold of the $1,000,000,000,000,000 bill?!

DeFelice, Cynthia. Bringing Ezra Back. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
j FIC DeF
Nathan must travel the nineteenth century Ohio wilderness to save a friend in this sequel to Weasel.

Dowell, Frances O'Roark. Phineas L. MacGuire...Erupts! Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
j FIC Dow
What will happen when a boy-scientist-genius gets paired up with his "un-best friend" for the science fair?!

Fardell, John. The 7 Professors of the Far North. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2004.
j FIC Far
Can three kids save six professors from the malevolent Professor Murdo?

Farley, Terri. Phantom Stallion: Gypsy Gold. HarperTrophy, 2006.
j FIC Far
Book 23 in the series in which Sam and Jen meet a boy with a gorgeous mare!

Farley, Terri. Phantom Stallion: Run Away Home. HarperTrophy, 2006.
j FIC Far
Book 24 in the series in which Sam must try to save her mustangs!

Farley, Terri. Phantom Stallion: Wild Honey. HarperTrophy, 2006.
j FIC Far
Book 22 in the series wherein Sam tries to heal an injured horse on her own.

Gott, Barry. Class Pets. Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 2005.
j FIC Got
A good title for those children beginning to read chapter books.

Griggs, Terry. Invisible Ink. Raincoast Books, 2006.
j FIC Gri
The third title in the "Cat's Eye Corner" series in which Olivier faces danger with intriguing help.

Gutman, Dan. The Million Dollar Putt. Hyperion Books for Children, 2006.
j FIC Gut
Can Birdie help Bogie, a blind boy, play golf?

Hoeye, Michael. Time Stops for No Mouse. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2002.
j FIC Hoe
Will a mouse who fixes watches save the day (and a really fetching lady mouse)?!

Holt, Kimberly Willis. Part of Me. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
j FIC Hol
Meet four generations of a Louisiana family!

Hughes, Carol. Toots Underground. Random House, 1998.
j FIC Hug
Toots tries to help her fairy friend Olive in this sequel to Toots and the Upside-Down House.

Jacobson, Jennifer Richard. Truly Winnie. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2003.
Illustrated by Alissa Imre Geis
j FIC Jac
Winnie is off to summer camp for fun, friends and…fibs?

Kerrin, Jessica Scott. Martin Bridge: Blazing Ahead. Kids Can Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Joseph Kelly
j FIC Ker
When the Junior Badgers go on a camping trip watch out for pranks!

Levine, Gail Carson. Fairest. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
j FIC Lev
Find out who is truly the fairest of all in the Kingdom of Ayortha!

Loizeaux, William. Wings. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
Illustrated by Leslie Bowman
j FIC Loi
Will Nick be ready to let go of his bird Marcy once she has learned to take care of herself and fly?

Mackall, Dandi Daley. Larger-Than-Life Lara. Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
j FIC Mac
How will a room full of ten-year-olds react to a new student who is quite heavy?

McNeal, Laura and Tom. Crushed. Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.
j FIC McN
What will happen to a trio of friends when one of them starts dating the hottest guy in school?

McNish, Cliff. Silver City. Carolrhoda Books, 2004.
j FIC McN
The second book in the "Silver Sequence" in which the children must get ready for a battle!

Nesbit, E. The Phoenix and the Carpet. Puffin Books, 1994 (originally published in 1904).
j FIC Nes
A classic story in which children find out a lot about magical adventures.

Schwarz, Viviane. Shark and Lobster's Amazing Undersea Adventure. Candlewick Press, 2006.
Illustrations by Joel Stewart
j FIC Sch
A brightly colored story about an underwater escapade in which a shark tries to overcome his irrational fear of tigers.

Sherman, Delia. Changeling. Viking, 2006.
j FIC She
An urban girl breaks a law of the fairies and must face the consequences!

Stewart, Paul and Chris Riddell. Fergus Crane. David Fickling Books, 2004.
j FIC Ste
A nine-year-old and a mysterious box…I wonder what will happen!

Timberlake, Amy. The Girl Lucy Moon. Hyperion Books For Children, 2006.
j FIC Tim
Find out if one person can make a difference (and get some sledding rights) in this tale of justice and injustice.

Warner, Sally. Super Emma. Viking, 2006.
Illustrated by Jamie Harper
j FIC War
Emma is back to face bullies!

Woods, Brenda. My Name is Sally Little Song. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2006.
j FIC Woo
Sally and her family are slaves. Can they escape with the help of an Indian tribe?

Thursday, January 04, 2007

Even More Beginner Books for 2007!

Berenstain, Stan and Jan. The Berenstain Bears Down on the Farm. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
j BEG Ber
The cubs learn how farms work--up close!

Berenstain, Stan and Jan. The Berenstain Bears Out West. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
j BEG Ber
The Bears visit Uncle Tex on his ranch!

Cazet, Denys. Minnie and Moo: Wanted Dead or Alive. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
j BEG Caz
Why would Minnie and Moo rob a bank?!

Gregorich, Barbara. Waltur Buys a Pig in a Poke and Other Stories. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Kristin Sorra
j BEG Gre
Join Waltur on several silly adventures!

Rylant, Cynthia. Mr. Putter and Tabby Spin the Yarn. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Arthur Howard
j BEG Ryl
Mr. Putter and Tabby try to serve tea to their neighbor with somewhat troubling results!

Silverman, Erica. Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: Partners. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Betsy Lewin
j BEG Sil
Can a horse wear cowboy boots?

Wheeler, Lisa. Invasion of the Pig Sisters. Atheneum Books For Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Frank Ansley
j BEG Whe
Will Fitch and Chip have a fun Saturday when Chip's little sisters tag along?!

Wednesday, January 03, 2007

New Picture Books for 2007!

Ashforth, Camilla. Willow at Christmas. Candlewick Press, 2002.
j E Ash
Willow the bear celebrates the holiday with all of his farm friends!

Banks, Steven. SpongeBob Squarepants #8: Stop the Presses! Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, 2005.
Illustrated by Vince DePorter
j E Ban
What will happen when SpongeBob and Patrick start their own newspaper?

Banks, Steven. SpongeBob Squarepants #9: SpongeBob Goes to the Doctor. Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, 2005.
Illustrated by Zina Saunders
j E Ban
How sick will SpongeBob become before he realizes he has to go to see a doctor?!

Berenstain, Stan and Jan. The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Car Trip. HarperFestival, 2006.
j E Ber
Will the cubs survive a road trip with their parents?

Colandro, Lucille. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat! Scholastic, Inc., 2002.
Illustrated by Jared Lee
j E Col
A familiar tune with some new creatures!

Cotten, Cynthia. This is the Stable. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Delana Bettoli
j E Cot
A lovely retelling of the nativity story.

Kirk, David. A Bug-a-Boo Day Play. Grosset and Dunlap/Callaway, 2005.
j E Kir
Shimmer tries to get her buggy friends to help her put on a play.

Kirk, David. All Pupa'ed Out. Grosset and Dunlap/Callaway, 2005.
j E Kir
Caterpillars sure do eat a lot!

Kirk, David. Happy Heartwood Day. Grosset and Dunlap/Callaway, 2005.
j E Kir
Miss Spider encourages the little bugs to share in this cute story!

Kroll, Steven. The Biggest Valentine Ever. Scholastic, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Jeni Basset
j E Kro
Clayton and Desmond create a pretty big valentine!

Marston, Hope Irvin. My Little Book of Painted Turtles. Windward Publishing, 2003.
Illustrated by Maria Magdalena Brown
j E Mar
Learn about the lives of little turtles!

Marston, Hope Irvin. My Little Book of River Otters. Windward Publishing, 2003.
Illustrated by Maria Magdalena Brown
j E Mar
River otters play and splash!

Marston, Hope Irvin. My Little Book of Timber Wolves. Windward Publishing, 2003.
Illustrated by Maria Magdalena Brown
j E Mar
Timber Wolves frolic and swish their tails!

Marston, Hope Irvin. My Little Book of Whitetails. Windward Publishing, 2003.
Illustrated by Maria Magdalena Brown
j E Mar
Whitetail deer play together in all sorts of weather!

Mason, Eva. The Halloween Play. Grosset and Dunlap, 2005.
Illustrated by John Huxtable
j E Mas
Will Strawberry Shortcake convince her friends to get along so they can have the berry best Halloween ever?!

Milord, Susan. Willa the Wonderful. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2003.
j E Mil
Have you ever wanted to be a fairy princess?

Moore-Mallinos, Jennifer. I Remember. Barron's, 2005.
Illustrated by Marta Fabrega
j E Moo
This title will help young children with loss and grieving of beloved pets.

Morton-Shaw, Christine and Greg Shaw. Wake Up, Sleepy Bear! Viking, 2006.
Illustrated by John Butler
j E Mor
It is springtime and a new animal has arrived in the forest!

O'Connor, Jane and Jessie Hartland. The Perfect Puppy for Me! Puffin Books, 2003.
Illustrated by Jessie Hartland
j E OCo
I think all puppies are perfect but see what you think about the pooches in this title!

Ohi, Ruth. And You Can Come Too. Annick Press, 2005.
j E Ohi
What happens when Sara and Annie run away to the back yard?!

Roberts, Bethany. Thanksgiving Mice! Clarion Books, 2001.
Illustrated by Doug Cushman
j E Rob
Some very cute mice put on a Thanksgiving play!

Schories, Pat. Jack and the Night Visitors. Front Street, 2006.
j E Sch
A creative look at what might be happening while you sleep.

New Juvenile Fiction for a New Year!

Cowell, Cressida. How to Be a Pirate. Little, Brown and Company, 2005.
j FIC Cow
Discover the beginnings of a Viking hero!

Ernst, Kathleen. Secrets in the Hills. Pleasant Company Publications, 2006.
j FIC Ern
What will Josefina do when the creepy old woman shows up at her home?!

Jones, Elizabeth McDavid. Peril at King's Creek. Pleasant Company Publications, 2006.
j FIC Jon
Will the British Troops steal Felicity's beloved horse?

Jones, Marcia Thornton and Debbie Dadey. Ghostville Elementary: The Treasure Haunt. Scholastic, Inc., 2005.
j FIC Jon
Can everyone stay awake for an all night read-a-thon?!

Kent, Deborah. Saddles, Stars and Stripes: Riding the Pony Express. Kingfisher, 2006.
j FIC Ken
Lexie begins a dangerous adventure in this tale from the Old West!

Murray, Martine. Henrietta: There's No One Better. Arthur A. Levine Books, 2006.
j FIC Mur
Can you figure out Henrietta?

Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds. Girls Rule! Delacorte Press, 2004.
j FIC Nay
Will the Malloy girls "rule" this competition with the Hatford boys?!

Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds. Who Won the War? Delacorte Press, 2006.
j FIC Nay
Can the Malloys and the Hatfords make a truce?

Ogden, Charles. Edgar and Ellen: Under Town. Aladdin, 2004.
j FIC Ogd v.3
Edgar and Ellen try to keep the mayor at bay while a new enemy appears!

Ogden, Charles. Edgar and Ellen: High Wire. Aladdin, 2006.
j FIC Ogd v.5
Will Edgar and Ellen be successful circus performers?

Park, Barbara. Junie B., First Grader: Aloha-ha-ha! Random House, 2006.
Illustrated by Denise Brunkus
j FIC Par
Can Junie B. Jones take a Hawaiian vacation without causing trouble?!

Quinn, Zoe. The Caped 6th Grader: Happy Birthday, Hero! Yearling, 2006.
j FIC Qui v.1
Turning 12 means a lot of new responsibilities, in this case, that includes being a superhero!

Quinn, Zoe. The Caped 6th Grader: Lightning Strikes! Yearling, 2006.
j FIC Qui v.3
Discover what happens when a comic book author and a teen superhero meet!

Wallace, Rich. Winning Season #2: Technical Foul. Puffin Books, 2004.
j FIC Wal
See if Jared can channel is temper into playing really great hoops!

Walt Disney's Comics #648. Disney Enterprises, Inc., 2004.
j FIC Wal
Enjoy some Donald Duck, Goofy and Mickey Mouse comics!

Walt Disney's Comics #649. Disney Enterprises, Inc., 2004
j FIC Wal
Enjoy further adventures with Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse and Chip n' Dale!

Walt Disney's Comics #654. Disney Enterprises, Inc., 2005.
j FIC Wal
Even more fun with Mickey, Donald and friends!

Tuesday, January 02, 2007

New Beginner Books for a new year!

Brown, Marc. Buster and the Dance Contest. Little, Brown and Company, 2005.
j BEG Bro
Buster travels to Wisconsin to meet a Hmong family who are entered into a dance contest.

Bryant, Megan E. Strawberry Shortcake's Show and Tell Surprise. Grosset and Dunlap, 2005.
Illustrated by Scott Neely
j BEG Bry
Can you guess what Strawberry Shortcake is bringing to school?!

Ciminera, Siobhan. Christmas is Here! Grosset and Dunlap, 2005.
Illustrated by SI Artists
j BEG Cim
Who will help Strawberry Shortcake finish decorating for the holidays?

Hope, Laura Lee. Freddie and Flossie and the Train Ride. Aladdin, 2005.
Illustrated by Chuck Pyle
j BEG Hop
Freddie, Flossie and a special friend take the train to see Grandma!

Hope, Laura Lee. Freddie and Flossie at the Beach. Aladdin, 2005.
Illustrated by Chuck Pyle
j BEG Hop
See if Snap can behave during a trip to the beach!

Inches, Alison, ad. Castaways! Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2006.
Illustrated by Warner McGee
j BEG Inc
Join the Backyardigans on a tropical adventure!

Mattern, Joanne and Erica David. The Lucky Easter Hat. Scholastic Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Jay Johnson
j BEG Mat
Will Maya's "lucky" hat help her win the Easter Egg Hunt?!

O'Keefe, Susan Heyboer. Baby Day. Boyds Mills Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Robin Spowart
j BEG OKe
An adorable book about all the things babies do!

Redbank, Tennant. My Name is Jojo. Disney Press, 2005.
j BEG Red
Meet a clown and all of his other circus friends!

Rogers, Jacqueline. Goose on the Loose. Scholastic Inc., 2006.
j BEG Rog
Can these kids keep still long enough for the baby goose to find its mama?!

Wax, Wendy. A Royal Valentine. Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, 2006.
Illustrated by Susan Hall
j BEG Wax
The Backyardigans return for a royal adventure!

Ziefert, Harriet. No More TV, Sleepy Cat. Sterling Publishing Co. Inc., 2005.
Illustrated by Elliot Kreloff.
j BEG Zie
What will make Jake a sleepy cat?!

Ziefert, Harriet. If I Had a Robot Dog. Sterling Publishing Co. Inc., 2005.
Illustrated by Andrea Baruffi
j BEG Zie
What would a robot dog be like?

Ziefert, Harriet. Good Dog, Rover. Sterling Publishing Co. Inc., 2005.
Illustrated by Sanford Hoffman
j BEG Zie
See what happens when Andy and Amy find the perfect dog!