Join us for crafts, movies and fun!

Drop-in crafts will return next week starting on January 2, 2007.
Meanwhile our crayons and coloring sheets are back!

We are watching "A Christmas Story" today at 2p.m.

On Tuesday, January 2 we will watch "The Sound of Music" at 2p.m.
On Wednesday, January 3 we will watch "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" at 2p.m.
On Thursday, January 4 we will watch "Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas" at 2p.m.
Refreshments will be available!

Stop by the library to relax and enjoy some good books, crafts and movies!

Just in time...

Learn more about Hanukkah!

Heiligman, Deborah. Celebrate Hanukkah with Light, Latkes and Dreidels. National Geographic Society, 2006.
j 296.435 Hei
A colorful introduction to this Festival of Lights!

New Tunes for Kids!

Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Coldplay j CD 781.582 Roc

Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Metallica j CD 781.582 Roc

Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Pink Floyd j CD 781.582 Roc

Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Radiohead j CD 781.582 Roc

Dawnie's Ladybugs, Bunnies and Molly, Oh My! j CD 782.42 All

Goodman, Alan. Under the Bed. j CD 782.42Goo

LarryBoy: The Soundtrack. j CD 782.42 Lar

Raffi. Quiet Time. j CD 782.42 Raf

A New book of poems...

Turner, Ann. Learning to Swim: A Memoir. Scholastic Press, 2000.
j 811.54 Tur
A collection of poems about a summer gone horribly awry.

Chilly out? Curl up with a new fiction title or two or three...

Berenstain, Stan and Jan. The Berenstain Bear Scouts Meet Bigpaw. Scholastic Inc., 1995.
j FIC Ber
Can the Berenstain Bear Scouts convince their elders that "Bigpaw" is not as scary as he seems?!

Buckey, Sarah Masters. The Stolen Sapphire. American Girl, 2006.
j FIC Buc
Will Samantha figure out which of her shipmates stole the priceless sapphire? Is she a suspect, too?!

DiCamillo, Kate. Mercy Watson Fights Crime. Candlewick Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen
j FIC DiC
Our favorite family pig is back and this time there is a robbery to be stopped!

Finney, Patricia. I, Jack. HarperTrophy, 2000.
Illustrated by Peter Bailey
j FIC Fin
Jack is a friendly dog who tells us about his neighborhood adventures in this amusing book!

Gutman, Dan. Ms. LaGrange is Strange! HarperTrophy, 2005.
Illustrated by Jim Paillot
j FIC Gut
Find out what is going on with the mashed potatoes at "My Weird School."

Gutman, Dan. Miss Lazar is Bizarre. HarperTrophy, 2005.
Illustrated by Jim Paillot
j FIC Gut
Who on earth enjoys mopping up vomit?! Find out in this "My Weird School" book.

McAllister, Angela. Digory the Dragon Slayer. Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2005.
Illustrated by Ian Beck
j FIC McA
Is Digory really a slayer of fire-breathing monsters?!

Mason, Jane B. and Sarah Hines Stephens. Bella Baxter Inn Trouble. Aladdin Paperbacks, 2005.
Illustrated by John Shelley
j FIC Mas
Can Bella save her parents' new inn from a stinky skunk?!

Mason, Jane B. and Sarah Hines Stephens. Bella Baxter and the Itchy Disaster. Aladdin Paperbacks, 2005.
Illustrated by John Shelley
j FIC Mas
Bella means well but brings about a serious problem at the Sea Inn.

Petty, JT. The Squampkin Patch: A Nasselrogt Adventure. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by David Michael Friend
j FIC Pet
Will Milton and Chloe escape the clutches of the evil Porifera?

Reiss, Kathryn. Sweet Miss Honeywell's Revenge. Harcourt Inc., 2004.
j FIC Rei
What will Zibby do with her creepy haunted dollhouse?!

Rodda, Emily. Rowan and the Ice Creepers. Greenwillow Books, 2003.
j FIC Rod
Can Rowan bring back Spring to her people?!

Russell, Christopher. Dogboy. Greenwillow Books, 2006.
j FIC Rus
The English fight the French in this story about an orphan, his dogs and a fearless young girl.

Simner, Janni Lee. Secret of the Three Treasures. Holiday House, 2006.
j FIC Sim
A new heroine is on the block in this exciting story that includes chases and buried treasure!

Skye, Obert. Leven Thumps and the Whispered Secret. Shadow Mountain, 2006.
j FIC Sky
Will Leven be able to save the land of Foo or will Reality get in the way?!

Snow, Alan. Here Be Monsters! Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2005.
j FIC Sno
This is the first title in "The Ratbridge Chronicles" in which we meet a young man named Arthur and learn all sorts of things about monsters and magic!

Barlow, Jeremy, ed. Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures. Dark Horse Books, 2005.
j FIC Sta
A collection of four Star Wars stories!

A whole lot of Geronimo Stilton (j FIC Sti):
The Mummy with No Name (2005)
The Christmas Toy Factory (2006)
Shipwreck on the Pirate Islands (2003)
Valentine's Day Disaster (2006)
Field Trip to Niagara Falls (2005)
The Wild, Wild West (2005)
The Search for Sunken Treasure (2000)
The Secret of Cacklefur Castle (2003)
Join Geronimo and his other mouse friends on some fun adventures!

Tobin, C., ad. Family Fix-up. Scholastic Inc., 2005.
j FIC Tob
In this "Maya and Miguel" adventure Maya tries to play matchmaker for her grandmother!

Tobin, C., ad. Teacher's Pet. Scholastic Inc., 2005.
j FIC Tob
Maya and Miguel have to save the school from a crazy parrot!

Townley, Roderick. The Constellation of Sylvie. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2005.
j FIC Tow
How can Sylvie help the other characters in her book from floating further off into outerspace?!

Townley, Roderick. Into the Labyrinth. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2002.
j FIC Tow
Another adventure of Princess Sylvie and her storybook friends!

Wallace, Rich. Winning Season: Dunk Under Pressure. Viking, 2006.
j FIC Wal
Will Cornell step up his game for the state basketball tournament?!

Whitehouse, Howard. The Strictest School in the World: Being the Tale of a Clever Girl, a Rubber Boy and a Collection of Flying Machines, Mostly Broken. Kids Can Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Bill Slavin
j FIC Whi
Can Emmaline build her flying contraption or will being sent away to St. Grimelda's School for Young Ladies stop her creative endeavors?

Young, Steve. 15 Minutes. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
j FIC You
Check out the misadventures of Casey and a time machine!

Highlighted New Hanukkah and Kwanzaa Titles...

Baum, Maxie. I Have a Little Dreidel. Scholastic Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Julie Paschkis
j 782.42 Bau
A familiar tune with cheerful illustrations! Includes instructions on how to play dreidel and a recipe for latkes!

Krensky, Stephen. Hanukkah at Valley Forge. Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Greg Harlin
j FIC Kre
A soldier tells George Washington the history of Hanukkah.

Trueit, Trudi Strain. Kwanzaa. Scholastic Inc., 2007.
j 394.268 Tru
A pleasant introduction to this African-American celebration for beginning readers!

Check our display table as well as our winter holiday bookshelf for more materials!

Kick Off December with some New Non-Fiction Titles!

New Non-Fiction:

Ruurs, Margriet. My Librarian Is a Camel: How Books are Brought to Children Around the World. Boyds Mills Press, 2005.
j 027.4 Ruu
Find out how kids from Azerbaijan to Kenya to Peru utilize libraries!

Llewellyn, Claire. Why Should I Listen? Barron's, 2001.
Illustrated by Mike Gordon
j 153.68 Lle
There are many reasons it is a good idea to be a great listener!

Llewellyn, Claire. Why Should I Share? Barron's, 2001.
Illustrated by Mike Gordon
j 177.7 Lle
See why it is more fun to share!

Farris, Christine King. My Brother Martin. Aladdin Paperbacks, 2003.
Illustrated by Chris Soentpiet
j 323 Far
Learn something new about Martin Luther King Jr. in this memoir, written by his sister.

Dwight, Laura. Brothers and Sisters. Star Bright Books, 2005.
j 362.4 Dwi
This is a wonderful book for parents and siblings of children with special needs. Includes a glossary and list of further resources.

Doeden, Matt. The Hindenburg Disaster. Capstone Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Steve Erwin, Keith Williams and Charles Barnett III
j 363.12 Doe
A graphic novel takes on the historic explosive dirigible.

Pearson, Debora. Kids Do, Animals Too. Annick Press, 2005.
Illustrated by Nora Hib
j 428.1 Pea
Learn your opposites!

Gomi, Taro. My Friends/Mis Amigos. Chronicle Books, 2006.
j 468 Gom
What can you learn from your friends?!

Orihuela, Luz, ad. La ratita presuimada. Combel, 2003.
Illustrated by Rosa M. Curto
j 468 Ori
Written in Spanish, this is the tale of a lovesick mouse.

Roberts, Jordan. March of the Penguins. National Geographic, 2006.
Photographs by Jerome Maison
j 598.47 Mar
A companion to the very popular and poignant film!

Capeci, Anne. The Magic School Bus Has a Heart. Scholastic Inc., 2005.
Illustrated by Carolyn Bracken
j 612.17 Cap
The kids and Ms. Frizzle take a journey of aortic proportions!

Peterson, Cris. Fantastic Farm Machines. Boyds Mills Press, 2006.
Photographs by David R. Lundquist
j 631.3 Pet
From tractors to combines this book has a wealth of information on farm machinery!

Kidslabel. Spot 7: School. Chronicle Books, 2006.
j 793.73 Kid
Can you spot the differences?!

Thomas, Keltie. How Baseball Works. Maple Tree Press, 2004.
Illustrated by Greg Hall
j 796.357 Tho
Learn all about baseball in the off-season!

Buckley, Jr., James. Speedway Superstars. Reader's Digest Children's Books, 2004.
j 796.72 Buc
Read about some of NASCAR's best drivers from Richard Petty to Jeff Gordon.

Woods, Bob. The Greatest Races. Reader's Digest Children's Books, 2004.
j 796.72 Woo
From short tracks like Bristol to fast ones like Talladega this title will fill you in on all the NASCAR races.

Woods, Bob. Pit Pass: Behind the Scenes of NASCAR. Reader's Digest Childrens Books, 2005.
j 796.72 Woo
Learn why NASCAR is much more than just races!

Hoena, B.A. Shackleton and the Lost Antarctic Expedition. Capstone Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Dave Hoover and Charles Barnett III
j 919.8 Hoe
A graphic novel looks at this ambitious adventure!

Olson, Nathan. George Washington Carver: Ingenious Inventor. Capstone Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Keith Tucker
j 921 Carver, G.
More than just the creator of peanut butter!

Krohn, Katherine. Jane Goodall: Animal Scientist. Capstone Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Cynthia Martin and Anne Timmons
j 921 Goodall, J.
Learn more about this fascinating woman and her very important work with animals!

Doeden, Matt. Thomas Jefferson: Great American. Capstone Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Gordon Purcell and Terry Beatty
j 921 Jefferson, T.
From founding father to president, read up on one of our country's famous men in history.

Glaser, Jason. Molly Pitcher: Young American Patriot. Capstone Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Tod Smith, Bill Anderson and Charles Barnett III
j 921 Pitcher, M.
Discover this brave American heroine who helped not just her husband but and entire army during the American Revolution.

Engfer, Lee. Wilma Rudolph: Olympic Track Star. Capstone Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Cynthia Martin and Anne Timmons
j 921 Rudolph, W.
Meet this heroine of the 1960 Olympics and how she inspired others!

Gunderson, Jessica. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. Capstone Press, 2006
Illustrated by Phil Miller and Charles Barnett III
j 974.7 Gun
Read about this tragic event and the labor reforms that resulted.

Olson, Kay Melchisedech. The Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Capstone Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Phil Miller and Charles Barnett III
j 977.3 Ols
An exciting depiction of this horrible fire in one of our nation's greatest cities.

Welvaert, Scott R. The Donner Party. Capstone Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Ron Frenz and Charles Barnett III
j 978 Wel
Times were terrible for this group of pioneers who were forced to resort to cannibalism in the 1840's.

'Tis the Season for New Christmas Titles!

Juvenile Fiction:

Dickens, Charles. A Christmas Carol. Candlewick Press, 2006.
Illustrated by P.J. Lynch
j FIC Dic
Enjoy this classic story in this with fresh breathtaking illustrations!

Funke, Cornelia. When Santa Fell to Earth. Chicken House/Scholastic Inc., 2006.
Translated by Oliver G. Latsch
Illustrated by Paul Howard
j FIC Fun
Can a couple of kids help Santa fend of a "grinchlike" villain and save Christmas?!

Martin, Ann M. On Christmas Eve. Scholastic Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Jon J. Muth
j FIC Mar
A young girl believes so much in Santa Claus that she knows she will meet him this Christmas Eve!

Martin, Hugo C. Pablo's Christmas. Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Lee Chapman
j FIC Mar
Will Pablo keep up his family's Christmas spirits even though Papa is working far away?!

Marunas, Nathaniel. Manga Claus: The Blade of Kringle. Razorbill, 2006.
Artwork by Erik Craddock
j FIC Mar
Santa like you have never seen him before! Includes ninja teddy bears!

Steinhofel, Andreas. An Elk Dropped In. Front Street, 2002.
Translated by Kerstin Meyer
Illustrated by Alisa Jaffa
j FIC Ste
How would your family deal with a talking moose that fell through your roof?!

Non-Fiction:

Box, Su. Behind the Scenes Christmas. Abingdon Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Jo Blake
j 232.92 Box
An illustrated explanation of the Christmas miracle with references to biblical passages.

Lankford, Mary D. Christmas USA. Collins, 2006.
Illustrated by Karen Dugan
j 394.2682 Lan
A guide to Christmas traditions across the United States which includes crafts and recipes!

Moore, Clement C. The Night Before Christmas. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Richard Jesse Watson
j 811 Moo
A classic poem with modern illustrations! Includes Q and A with St. Nick!

Moore, Clement C. The Night Before Christmas. Marshall Cavendish Children, 2006.
Illustrated by Gennady Spirin
j 811.2 Moo
Or try this edition with more classic illustrations!

Davis, Donald. "Don't Kill Santa!": Christmas Stories. August House Publishers, Inc., 2006.
j 921 Davis, D.
A collection of stories from one of this country's most treasured storytellers!

DePaola, Tomie. Christmas Remembered. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2006.
j 921 DePaola, T.
A fabulous collection of memoirs from a beloved author!

Picture Books:

Alsenas, Linas. Mrs. Claus Takes a Vacation. Scholastic Press, 2006.
j E Als
Will Santa survive Christmas preparations without Mrs. Claus?!

Crisp, Marty. The Most Precious Gift: A Story of the Nativity. Philomel Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Floyd Cooper
j E Cri
What gift will young Ameer give to a baby king?!

Englebreit, Mary. A Merry Little Christmas: Celebrate from A to Z. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
j E Eng
An alphabetic celebration of the season from angels to ornaments to wreaths!

Goodrich, Carter, ad. A Creature Was Stirring: One Boy's Night Before Christmas. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
j E Goo
A humorous spin on a classic poem!

Holland, Trish and Christine Ford. The Soldiers' Night Before Christmas. A Golden Book, 2006.
Illustrated by John Manders
j E Hol
See what happens when Santa visits the troops!

Leuck, Laura. Santa Claws: A Scary Christmas to All. Chronicle Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Gris Grimly
j E Leu
A non-traditional celebration in Monster Town. Not for the faint of heart!

Lloyd-Jones, Sally. Little One, We Knew You'd Come. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Jackie Morris
j E Llo
A gorgeous version of the nativity story.

McCaughrean, Geraldine. Father and Son: A Nativity Story. Hyperion Books for Children, 2006.
Illustrated by Fabian Negrin
j E McC
An insight into what Joseph may have felt when Jesus was born.

Papineau, Lucie, ad. Christmas Eve Magic. Kids Can Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Stephane Poulin
j E Pap
A lovely adaptation of the classic A Christmas Carol.

Purmell, Ann. Christmas Tree Farm. Holiday House, 2006.
Illustrated by Jill Weber
j E Pur
A fascinating look at Christmas trees!

Recorvits, Helen. Yoon and the Christmas Mitten. Frances Foster Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska
j E Rec
Will Yoon convince her parents that Santa is going to visit her?!

Hapka, Cathy. Merry Christmas, Curious George. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
Illustrated in the style of H.A. Rey by Mary O'Keefe Young
j E Rey
Will Curious George get in trouble when he and the man with the yellow hat go look for a Christmas tree?!

Van Steenwyk, Elizabeth. Prairie Christmas. Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Ronald Himler
j E Van
Will Emma help the Van Der Meers celebrate Christmas when her own mother has to deliver their new sibling?!

New Picture Books for November!

Aroner, Miriam. Clink Clank Clunk! Boyds Mills Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Dominic Catalano
j E Aro
Will Rabbit's car make it to town?

Cocca-Leffler, Maryann. Bravery Soup. Albert Whitman and Company, 2002.
j E Coc
Can a little raccoon learn to be brave facing a rapid river, frightening forest, creepy cave and malicious monster?

Elting, Mary and Michael Folsom. Q is for Duck: An Alphabet Guessing Game. Clarion Books, 1980/2005.
Illustrated by Jack Kent
j E Elt
Find out why "A is for Zoo" and "B is for Dog" in this alphabetic romp!

Goode, Diane. Thanksgiving is Here! HarperCollins Publishers, 2003.
j E Goo
A whole lot happens at Grandma and Grandpa's house on Turkey Day!

Howe, James. Horace and Morris Join the Chorus (but what about Dolores?) Aladdin Paperbacks, 2002.
Illustrated by Amy Walrod
j E How
What will Dolores do when she is told she simply does not "have and ear for music?"

Lee, Quinlan B. Care Bears: Giving Thanks. Scholastic Inc., 2005.
Illustrated by Jay Johnson
j E Lee
Find out for what the Care Bears and their cousins are most thankful!

Lee, Quinlan B. Care Bears: Easter Egg Hunt. Scholastic Inc., 2005.
Illustrated by Jay Johnson
j E Lee
Who will find the chocolate bunny on the Care Bear Easter egg hunt?!

Rylant, Cynthia. If You'll Be My Valentine. HarperCollins Publishers, 2005.
Illustrated by Fumi Kosaka
j E Ryl
Figure out for who these valentines are meant!

Spelvin, Justin. Blue's Big Parade! Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2005.
Illustrated by Ian Chernichaw
j E Spe
Who will be in Blue's parade?!

Wilson, Karma. Sweet Briar Goes to School. Puffin Books, 2003.
Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
j E Wil
Can a sweetly-named skunk make friends at school?!

Yates, Philip. Ten Little Mummies. Puffin Books, 2003.
Illustrated by G. Brian Karas
j E Yat
What happens when ten little mummies decide to go outside and play?!

New Beginner Books!

Denega, Danielle M. Dick and Jane: Firehouse Field Trip. Grosset and Dunlap, 2005.
Illustrated by Larry Ruppert
j BEG Den
Dick and Jane are off to the firehouse!

Denega, Danielle M. Dick and Jane: Rainy Day Fun. Grosset and Dunlap, 2005.
Illustrated by Larry Ruppert
j BEG Den
How will Dick and Jane spend a rainy day indoors?!

Hope, Laura Lee. The Bobbsey Twins: Freddie and Flossie. Aladdin, 2005.
Illustrated by Chuck Pyle
j BEG Hop
Meet Freddie and Flossie!

Hope, Laura Lee. The Bobbsey Twins: Freddie and Flossie and Snap. Aladdin, 2005.
Illustrated by Chuck Pyle
j BEG Hop
Freddie, Flossie and Snap play together!

Lagonegro, Melissa. Lots of Pots. Random House, 2005,
Illustrated by Disney Storybook Artists
j BEG Lag
Pooh and friends find lots of different pots but do any of them contain "hunny?"

Morris, Jennifer E. May I Please Have a Cookie? Scholastic Inc., 2005.
j BEG Mor
Will Alfie learn the best way to get a cookie?

Spelvin, Justin, ad. Riding the Range. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2006.
Illustrated by the Artifact Group
j BEG Spe
The Backyardigans travel west!

West, Tracey. Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story. Scholastic Inc., 2005.
j BEG Wes
A nice introduction for young horse enthusiasts.

Way More Juvenile Fiction Than You Can Shake a Leftover Turkey Leg At!

Haber, Melissa Glenn. The Pluto Project. Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
j FIC Hab
Is Alan living in reality or is it all just part of a game?!

Hahn, Mary Downing. Witch Catcher. Clarion Books, 2006.
j FIC Hah
Will Jen save her family from witches and other supernatural nasties?!

Ibbotson, Eva. The Beasts of Clawston Castle. Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes
j FIC Ibb
Madlyn, Rollo and some ghouls try to scare some life back into a decrepit castle!

Kladstrup, Kristin. The Book of Story Beginnings. Candlewick Press, 2006.
j FIC Kla
How does one simply "row out to sea" if they live in Iowa?!

Krulik, Nancy. Katie Kazoo Switcheroo: Witch Switch. Grosset and Dunlap, 2006.
Illustrated by John and Wendy
j FIC Kru
What will happen to Katie Kazoo in this very scary switcheroo?!

Look, Leonore. Ruby Lu: Empress of Everything. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf
j FIC Loo
Can Ruby Lu learn to communicate with her deaf cousin?

Lowery, Linda. Truth and Salsa. Peachtree, 2006.
j FIC Low
Discover the difference between life in Michigan and Mexico in this novel.

Lowry, Lois. Gossamer. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
j FIC Low
Take a deeper look at dreams!

Lupica, Mike. Heat. Philomel Books, 2006.
j FIC Lup
Will young Michael Arroyo get the opportunity to pitch in the game of his dreams or will his inability to prove who he is stop him?!

Even More Juvenile Fiction Than You Can Shake a Leftover Turkey Leg At!

Carbone, Elisa. Blood on the River: James Town 1607. Viking, 2006.
j FIC Car
Try this work of historical fiction for an inside look at life inside the Virginia colony in the seventeenth century.

Coombs, Kate. The Runaway Princess. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
j FIC Coo
Will Princess Meg let her father run her life or will she take matters, like witches and dragons, into her own hands?

Cushman, Karen. The Loud Silence of Francine Green. Clarion Books, 2006.
j FIC Cus
Can Francine keep her new friend Sophie when everyone else deems her a "bad influence?!"

Dee, Barbara. Just Another Day in My Insanely Real Life. Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2006.
j FIC Dee
Cassie has a lot to deal with at the age of twelve. Will her English teacher be of any help?!

Driscoll, Laura. Beck and the Great Berry Battle. Random House, 2006.
j FIC Dri
Will Beck avoid getting hit by the flying blackberries or is Pixie Hollow doomed?!

Asher, Sandy and David L. Harrison, eds. Dude!: Stories and Stuff for Boys. Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
j FIC Dud
In the mood for a short story? Try this collection written for all the young dudes out there!

Elliot, L.M. Give Me Liberty. Katherine Tegen Books, 2006.
j FIC Ell
Find out what life may have been like in 1775, just before the American Revolution, for an indentured servant.

Finchler, Judy and Kevin O'Malley. Miss Malarkey Leaves No Reader Behind. Walker and Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Kevin O'Malley
j FIC Fin
For all those reluctant readers out there, this may just be the title you have been waiting for!

Francis, Pauline. Sam Stars at Shakespeare's Globe. Francis Lincoln Children's Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Jane Tattersfield
j FIC Fra
Will Sam get the role of a lifetime?!

Friedman, D. Dina. Playing Dad's Song. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
j FIC Fri
Gus tries to muster up the courage to compose music even though his father is no longer around to hear him in this touching novel.

Gay, Marie-Louise and David Homel. Travels with my Family. Groundwood Books, 2006.
j FIC Gay
Get ready for a quirky road trip!

Grindley, Sally. Dear Max. Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2006.
j FIC Gri
What would you say to your favorite author?!

More Juvenile Fiction Than You Can Shake a Leftover Turkey Leg At!

Anholt, Laurence. Seven for a Secret. Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Jim Coplestone
j FIC Anh
Look in on a special correspondence between grandfather and granddaughter.

Avi. Crispin: At the Edge of the World. Hyperion Books for Children, 2006.
j FIC Avi
In this sequel to Crispin: The Cross of Lead, Crispin and Bear face many dangers as they try to live as free men.

Barry, Dave and Ridley Pearson. Peter and the Shadow Thieves. Hyperion Books for Children, 2006.
Illustrations by Greg Call
j FIC Bar
Another sequel, this time to Peter and the Starcatchers, Peter is forced to face the danger of London and a dark Lord!

Bruchac, Joseph. The Return of Skeleton Man. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
j FIC Bru
Is Molly ready to face the Skeleton Man, again?!

Bruchac, Joseph. Skeleton Man. HarperCollins Publishers, 2001.
j FIC Bru
We are introduced to a memorable character, Skeleton Man! Better read this one with all the lights on!

Burch, Christian. The Manny Files. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
j FIC Bur
Keats enjoys having an interesting manny instead of a nanny but will his sister Lulu ruin everything!

Juvenile Book Potpourri!

Inches, Alison, ad. Blues Clues #18: Alphabet Power. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2005.
J E Inc
Get ready to spell with your buddy Blue!

Wilson, Karen Collett. The Curious Adventure: A Summer Deer Tale. Snowbound Books, 2006.
Photography by Susan A. Zerga
J E Wil
A curious deer has an exciting adventure


Worth, Bonnie. Bear In Air. Random House, 2005.
J BEG Wor
A terrific title for those just learning to read!

Non-Fiction

Ajmera, Maya and John D. Ivanko. Be My Neighbor. Charlesbridge, 2004.
j 307 Ajm
Featuring "words of wisdom" from Mr. Rogers, this is a colorful look at neighborhoods from around the globe!

We have four new Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge Series Titles:
Computers
Disabilities Awareness
Photography
Wilderness Survival
These can be found on our regular non-fiction shelves at: j 369.43 Boy.

Chapra, Mimi. Sparky's Bark/El ladrido de Sparky. Katherine Tegen Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Vivi Escriva
j 468 Cha
Can a dog help Lucy understand and be understood?!

Kest, Kristin, ill. 500 Palabras Nuevas Para Ti/500 Words to Grow On. Random House, 2005.
j 468 Kes
Learn some new words in Spanish and English!

Munoz, Isabel. Ahora que?/ Now What? Scholastic Inc., 2005.
Illustrated by Gustavo Mazali
j 468 Mun
When Mom asks Eric to look after Julieta trouble is likely to happen!

Wheeler, Lisa. Mammoths on the Move. Harcourt Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Kurt Cyrus
j 569.67 Whe
Discover the wonders of wooly mammoths!

Tocci, Salvatore. High-Tech ID's: From Finger Scans to Voice Patterns. Franklin Watts, 2000.
j 599.94 Toc
Interested in biometrics? Check out this title!

Fridell, Ron. DNA Fingerprinting: The Ultimate Identity. Franklin Watts, 2001.
j 614.1 Fri
Find out about the importance of your unique DNA!

Lemke, Donald B. The Apollo 13 Mission. Capstone Press, 2006.
j 629.45 Lem
Check out this historic space mission in graphic novel format!

Hudson, Cheryl Willis. Construction Zone. Candlewick Press, 2006.
Photography by Richard Sobol
j 690 Hud
Discover all the tools and machines you might find at a construction site!

Patrick, Neila Skinner. Katherine Stinson Otero: High Flyer. Pelican Publishing Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Daggi Wallace
j 921 Stinson
Be inspired by this pioneering female aviator!

And a little fiction, too!

Buckley-Archer, Linda. Gideon: The Capture. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
j FIC Buc
The first title in "The Gideon Trilogy" in which twenty-first century children end up in 1763.

McCall, Josh. The Blackout Gang. Razorbill, 2006.
j FIC McC
How will three super geniuses do well during an NYC blackout?!

Simmons, Alex and Bill McCay. The Raven League: Sherlock Holmes is Missing! Razorbill/Sleuth, 2006.
j FIC Sim
Can Archie Wiggins rescue Holmes and the entire British Empire, too?!

Stilton, Geronimo. A Christmas Tale. Scholastic, Inc., 2005.
j FIC Sti
Learn how Geronimo really feels about this winter holiday!

Stine, R.L. Mostly Ghostly: One Night in Doom House. Delacorte Press, 2005.
j FIC Sti v.3
Find out what happens when Nicky and Tara get closer to the truth in the third title of this spooky series!

More November Non-Fiction!

Millard, Dr. Anne. Going to War in Ancient Egypt. Franklin Watts, 2000.
j 932 Mil
Discover the enemies of Egypt!

Butterfield, Moira. Going to War in Roman Times. Franklin Watts, 2000.
j 937.06 But
Would you join the legions?!

Gilbert, Adrian. Going to War in Ancient Greece. Franklin Watts, 2000.
j 938 Gil
Think you could handle warrior training at the age of seven?

Gilbert, Adrian. Going to War in World War I. Franklin Watts, 2001.
j 940.3 Gil
Trench warfare and other mucky, muddy experiences.

Hatt, Christine. World War I: 1914-1918. Franklin Watts, 2000.
j 940.3 Hat
Even more WWI information including the important documents that tell us what happened!

McGowen, Tom. The Battle of Cantigny. Children's Press, 2002.
j 940.434 McG
Learn about this messy battle towards the end of the war.

Butterfield, Moira. Going to War in World War II. Franklin Watts, 2001.
j 940.53 But
A good place to start a report on WWII.

McGowen, Tom. D-Day. Children's Press, 2004.
j 940.54 McG
Read about the bloody battles on the beaches of Normandy.

McGowen, Tom. The Attack on Pearl Harbor. Children's Press, 2002.
j 940.5426 McG
Learn about the day that brought our country into WWII.

Gravett, Christopher. Going to War in Viking Times. Franklin Watts, 2000.
j 948 Gra
Raiding and battling are among some Viking pastimes.

Whitcraft, Melissa. The Surrender at Yorktown. Children's Press, 2004.
j 973.33 Whi
Read about this very decisive battle of the American Revolutionary War!

Elish, Dan. The Battle of Gettysburg. Children's Press, 2005.
j 973.7349 Eli
Do you agree that this was the "turning point" of the Civil War?

McGowen, Tom. The Surrender at Appomattox. Children's Press, 2004.
j 973.738 McG
What happened at the end of the Civil War?

Ditchfield, Christin. The Lewis and Clark Expedition. Children's Press, 2006.
j 978 Dit
A nice introduction to this famous duo for younger readers.

Santella, Andrew. Lewis and Clark. Franklin Watts, 2001.
j 978 San
Filled with interesting photos and artifacts, this is another great title to help with a report on this pair.

Webster, Christine. The Lewis and Clark Expedition. Children's Press, 2003.
j 978 Web
Another good title, full of information, including a timeline, about Lewis and Clark.

November Non-Fiction!

Cooper, Paul. Going to War in the 18th Century. Franklin Watts, 2001.
j 355.1 Coo
Learn about tactics, weapons and the soldiers who fought in the 1700's.

Dodd, Craig. Going to War in the 19th Century. Franklin Watts, 2001.
j 355.1 Dod
Discover the turmoil of the late 1800's.

Kennedy, Mike. Basketball. Franklin Watts, 2003.
j 796.323 Ken
It is a great time of year to learn about the history of hoops!

Stewart, Mark. The Final Four. Franklin Watts, 2002.
j 796.323 Ste
Read about the culmination of the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament.

Stewart, Mark. The NBA Finals. Franklin Watts, 2003.
j796.323 Ste
Catch up on NBA champions from the beginning through the 2003 San Antonio Spurs.

Kennedy, Mike. Football. Franklin Watts, 2003.
j 796.332 Ken
Discover all the different positions you can play in football!

Stewart, Mark. The Super Bowl. Franklin Watts, 2002.
j 796.332 Ste
Learn about Super Bowl Champions from the 1966 Packers to the 2001 Patriots.

Kennedy, Mike. Baseball. Franklin Watts, 2003.
j 796.357 Ken
Learn the basic rules of one of America's beloved past-times!

Ditchfield, Christin. Gymnastics. Children's Press, 2000.
j 796.44 Dit
Learn about the history of this sport for the limber!

Stewart, Mark. The Daytona 500. Franklin Watts, 2002.
j 796.72 Ste
Test your knowledge on race winners!

Stewart, Mark. The Indy 500. Franklin Watts, 2003.
j 796.72 Ste
Find out something you didn't know about our great state's biggest event!

Knotts, Bob. Martial Arts. Children's Press, 2000.
j 796.8 Kno
Get a taste of judo and karate!

Martin, Marvin. Extraordinary People in Jazz. Children's Press, 2004.
j 920 Mar
From Louis Armstrong to Benny Goodman to Sarah Vaughn, check out this title to start your report on a famous jazz musician!

Masters, Nancy Robinson. Extraordinary Patriots of the United States of America. Scholastic, 2005.
j 920 Mas
Look up some outstanding Americans from Benjamin Franklin to Dolley Madison.

Tessitore, John. Extraordinary American Writers. Children's Press, 2004.
j 920 Tes
Here you will find Nathaniel Hawthorne, Kate Chopin, Mark Twain and other fantastic American authors!

Collier, James Lincoln. The Susan B. Anthony You Never Knew. Children's Press, 2004.
j 921 Anthony, S.
Learn about the strength of Ms. Anthony and the importance of friendship in this title.

Collier, James Lincoln. The Louis Armstrong You Never Knew. Children's Press, 2004.
j 921 Armstrong, L.
Find out something new about this jazz legend!

Collier, James Lincoln. The Clara Barton You Never Knew. Children's Press, 2003.
j 921 Barton, C.
Read about the life and influences of this founder of the American Red Cross.

Brown, Jordan D. Robo World: The Story of Robot Designer Cynthia Breazeal. Franklin Watts, 2005.
j 921 Breazeal, C.
Love science? Try this title about a woman who makes robots!

Collier, James Lincoln. The Frederick Douglass You Never Knew. Children's Press, 2003.
j 921 Douglass, F.
Discover how this man, integral to the abolitionist movement, grew up and broke free from slavery.

Hopping, Lorraine Jean. Bone Detective: The Story of Forensic Anthropologist Diane France. Franklin Watts, 2005.
j 921 France, D.
Nuts about forensics? Read about this anthropologist who works with bones all the time!

Collier, James Lincoln. The Eleanor Roosevelt You Never Knew. Children's Press, 2004.
j 921 Roosevelt, E.
Find out how important this very special lady was to the history of our country!

DeKeyser, Stacy. Sacagawea. Franklin Watts, 2004.
j 921 Sacagawea
Read about a young woman who helped Lewis and Clark on their westward journey.

Ebersole, Rene. Gorilla Mountain: The Story of Wildlife Biologist Amy Vedder. Franklin Watts, 2005.
j 921 Vedder, A.
Thinking about working with animals someday? Pick up this inspiring title!

Glimm, Adele. Gene Hunter: The Story of Neuropsychologist Nancy Wexler. Franklin Watts, 2005.
j 921 Wexler, N.
Join Dr. Wexler in the hunt to cure Huntington's Disease!

New Biographies for Developing Readers!

Learn something about a famous person!
Try one of these titles found in j 921's:
Clara Barton by Wil Mara, Scholastic, 2002.
Mary McLeod Bethune by Susan Evento, Scholastic, 2004.
Laura Bush by Wil Mara, Scholastic, 2003.
Rachel Carson by Justine and Ron Fontes, Scholastic, 2005.
Cesar Chavez by Susan Eddy, Scholastic, 2003.
Roberto Clemente by Wil Mara, Scholastic, 2005.
Marie Curie by Lisa Wade McCormick, Scholastic, 2006.
Amelia Earhart by Wil Mara, Scholastic, 2002.
Mae Jemison by Nancy Polette, Scholastic, 2003.
Helen Keller by Sean Dolan, Scholastic, 2005.
Martin Luther King Jr. by Wil Mara, Scholastic, 2002.
Nelson Mandela by Karima Grant, Scholastic, 2005.
Thurgood Marshall by Christine Taylor-Butler, Scholastic, 2006.
Florence Nightengale by Carol Alexander, Scholastic, 2004.
Ellen Ochoa by Elizabeth D. Jaffe, Scholastic, 2004.
Rosa Parks by Wil Mara, Scholastic, 2007.
Pocahontas by Nancy Polette, Scholastic, 2003.
Colin Powell by Wil Mara, Scholastic, 2003.
Jackie Robinson by Wil Mara, Scholastic, 2002.
Betsy Ross by Wil Mara, Scholastic, 2005.
Mother Theresa by Susan Eddy, Scholastic, 2003.
Harriet Tubman by Wil Mara, Scholastic, 2002.
George Washington by Wil Mara, Scholastic, 2002.
Laura Ingalls Wilder by Wil Mara, Scholastic, 2003.
Oprah Winfrey by Wil Mara, Scholastic, 2005.

or, found in j 978's:
Lewis and Clark by Lisa Wade McCormick, Scholastic, 2006.

More New Non-fiction for Fall!

Malam, John. You Wouldn't Want to be a Roman Gladiator!: Gory Things You'd Rather Not Know. Franklin Watts/Scholastic Inc., 2000/2006.
Illustrated by David Antram
j 796.8 Mal
Your diet would consist of porridge, barley and beans! Ugh!

Cook, Peter. You Wouldn't Want to Sail on a 19th Century Whaling Ship!: Grisly Tasks You'd Rather Not Do. Franklin Watts/Scholastic, Inc., 2004.
Illustrated by David Antram
j 910 Coo
Find out how the crew would "flense" the whale. Gross!

Stewart, David. You Wouldn't Want to Sail on the Titanic!: One Voyage You'd Rather Not Take. Franklin Watts/Scholastic, Inc., 2001/2006.
Illustrated by David Antram
j 910 Ste
Learn about some of the aspects of the Titanic you did not see in the movie!

Bergin, Mark. You Wouldn't Want to Travel with Captain Cook!: A Voyage You'd Rather Not Make. Franklin Watts/Scholastic Inc., 2001/2006.
Illustrated by David Antram
j 910.92 Ber
The joys of life at sea!

Ditchfield, Christin. Louisa May Alcott. Scholastic Inc., 2005.
j 921 Alcott, L.
Read all about the author of Little Women.

Ditchfield, Christin. Clara Barton. Scholastic, Inc., 2004.
j 921 Barton, C.
Discover what led Clara Barton to establish the Red Cross.

Binns, Tristan Boyer. Elizabeth Blackwell. Scholastic Inc., 2005.
j 921 Blackwell, E.
Learn about the first female physician!

Anderson, Christopher C.L. Margaret Bourke-White. Scholastic Inc., 2005.
j 921 Bourke-White, M.
A fascinating look at the life of an intrepid photographer!

Ling, Bettina. Willa Cather. Scholastic, Inc., 2003.
j 921 Cather, W.
Find out how Cather developed her voice in this biography!

Seidman, David. Cesar Chavez. Scholastic Inc., 2004.
j 921 Chavez, C.
Discover the work and legacy of this famous Latino.

Lassieur, Allison. Marie Curie. Scholastic, Inc., 2003.
j 921 Curie, M.
Learn about the complicated but well-rewarded life of the first female to win a Nobel Prize.

Mara, Wil. Dian Fossey. Scholastic, Inc., 2004.
j 921 Fossey, D.
An insightful look into the life of a woman who worked with gorillas.

Mara, Wil. Thurgood Marshall. Scholastic, Inc., 2004.
j 921 Marshall, T.
Look into the life of the first African-American appointed our Supreme Court!

Ditchfield, Christin. Condoleezza Rice. Scholastic, Inc., 2003.
j 921 Rice, C.
Ms. Rice was once told that she "wasn't college material." Find out how she proved that description wrong in this title!

Lynch, Doris. J.R.R. Tolkien. Scholastic, Inc., 2003.
j 921 Tolkien, J. R. R.
Read about this creator of "Middle Earth!"

Morley, Jacqueline. You Wouldn't Want to Work on the Great Wall of China!: Defenses You'd Rather Not Build. Franklin Watts/Scholastic, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by David Antram
j 931.04 Mor
Workers that died were not buried in graves. They were tossed into the foundations!

Stewart, David. You Wouldn't Want to be an Egyptian Mummy!: Disgusting Things You'd Rather Not Know. Franklin Watts/Scholastic, Inc., 2000/2005.
Illustrated by David Antram
j 932 Ste
Really, more yucky for the guy who has to pull your brain out through your nose.

Morley, Jacqueline. You Wouldn't Want to be in Alexander the Great's Army!: Miles You'd Rather Not March. Franklin Watts/Scholastic, Inc., 2005.
Illustrated by David Antram
j 938.07 Mor
Join up with Alexander if you dare!

Stewart, David. You Wouldn't Want to Explore with Sir Francis Drake!: A Pirate You'd Rather Not Know. Franklin Watts/Scholastic, Inc., 2005.
Illustrated by David Antram
j 942.05 Ste
Is Drake a pirate or a privateer? See what you think after reading this title!

Langley, Andrew. You Wouldn't Want to be a Viking Explorer!: Voyages You'd Rather Not Make. Franklin Watts/Scholastic Inc., 2000/2005.
Illustrated by David Antram
j 948.022 Lan
Are you tough enough to hang with this Scandanavian crew?!

MacDonald, Fiona. You Wouldn't Want to be a Crusader!: A War You'd Rather Not Fight. Franklin Watts/Scholastic, Inc., 2005.
Illustrated by David Antram
j 956.014 Mac
Heavy armor, sea sickness and enemies galore!

MacDonald, Fiona. You Wouldn't Want to Sail With Christopher Columbus!: Uncharted Waters You'd Rather Not Cross. Franklin Watts/Scholastic, Inc., 2004.
Illustrated by David Antram
j 973.015 Mac
Many dangerous adventures await!

Morley, Jacqueline. You Wouldn't Want to be an American Colonist!: A Settlement You'd Rather Not Start. Franklin Watts/Scholastic, Inc., 2004.
Illustrated by David Antram
j 973.2 Mor
Moldy biscuits and maggoty meat are foods you enjoy en route to Virginia!

Cook, Peter. You Wouldn't Want to be at the Boston Tea Party!: Wharf Water Tea You'd Rather Not Drink. Franklin Watts/Scholastic, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by David Antram
j 973.31 Coo
"No taxation without representation!"

Cook, Peter. You Wouldn't Want to Sail on the Mayflower!: A Trip that Took Entirely Too Long. Franklin Watts/Scholastic, Inc., 2005.
Illustrated by David Antram
j 974.4 Coo
Think you could make it with the Pilgrims?!

New Non-Fiction for Fall!

Stewart, David. You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Soldier!: Barbarians You'd Rather Not Meet. Franklin Watts/Scholastic, 2006.
Illustrated by David Antram
j 355.12 Ste
How many cohorts make up a legion of soldiers?

Gartman, Gene. Life in Army Basic Training. Children's Press, 2000.
j 355.54 Gar
From weapons training to obstacle courses find out what army basic training is all about.

Kennedy, Robert C. Life in the Army Special Forces. Children's Press, 2000.
j 356.16 Ken
Find out what it takes to by in the special forces.

Kennedy, Robert C. Life as a Paratrooper. Children's Press, 2000.
j 356.166 Ken
It takes guts to jump out of planes!

Kennedy, Robert C. Life as an Army Demolition Expert. Children's Press, 2000.
j 358.23 Ken
Like to blow stuff up? You might enjoy reading about this area of the army.

Payan, Gregory. Chemical and Biological Weapons: Anthrax and Sarin. Children's Press, 2000.
j 358.3 Pay
Learn about these dangerous chemicals and their horrid effects.

Kennedy, Robert C. Life as an Air Force Fighter Pilot. Children's Press, 2000.
j 358.43 Ken
Fly really fast planes!

Kennedy, Robert C. Life with the Navy Seals. Children's Press, 2000.
j 359.9 Ken
Discover the "toughest physical and mental training in the world."

Payan, Gregory and Alexander Guelke. Life on a Submarine. Children's Press, 2000.
j 359.9 Pay
Learn what close quarters are like in this title.

Kennedy, Robert C. Life in the Marines. Children's Press, 2000.
j 359.96 Ken
Read about what each week of training is like for a potential Marine.

Graham, Ian. You Wouldn't Want to Work on the Railroad!: A Track You'd Rather Not Go Down. Franklin Watts/Scholastic Inc., 2001.
Illustrated by David Antram
j 385 Gra
Would you work for a dollar a day to build a railroad?

Malam, John. You Wouldn't Want to be a Mammoth Hunter!: Dangerous Beasts You'd Rather Not Encounter. Franklin Watts/Scholastic Inc., 2004.
Illustrated by David Antram
j 569.67 Mal
Learn the Mammoth Hunter's Dance!

Pitt, Matthew. The Tomahawk Cruise Missile. Children's Press, 2000.
j 623.4519 Pit
Find out about the precision of this weapon!

Fitzpatrick, Kevin J. Flying Gunship: The AC-130 Spectre. Children's Press, 2000.
j 623.7 Fit
Discover the history and uses of this really big plane.

Pitt, Matthew. Apache Helicopter: The AH-64. Children's Press, 2000.
j 623.746 Pit
Find out how many firearms this whirly-bird can handle.

Beyer, Julie. Jet Fighter: The Harrier AV-8B. Children's Press, 2000.
j 623.7464 Bey
Did you know that the first military group to use a harrier was the British Royal Air Force?

Reavis, Tracey. Stealth Jet Fighter: The F-117A. Children's Press, 2000.
j 623.7464 Rea
This special plane took nearly thirty years to build and test!

Black, Michael A. Tank: The M1A1 Abrams. Children's Press, 2000.
j 623.7475 Bla
Learn how the Abrams tank is a vast improvement from those used in WWI.

Payan, Gregory. Fast Attack Submarine: The Seawolf Class. Children's Press, 2000.
j 623.8257 Pay
See how a submarine can be "smart!"

New Titles in Popular Series!

Osborne, Mary Pope. Blizzard of the Blue Moon. Random House, 2006.
j FIC Osb
The 36th title in the "Magic Tree House" series.

Pilkey, Dav. Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People. The Blue Sky Press, 2006.
j FIC Pil
The 8th title in the famed "Captain Underpants" series.

Rand, Jonathan. American Chillers #7: Werewolves of Wisconsin. Audiocraft Publishing Inc., 2002.
j FIC Ran
The 7th title in the "American Chillers" series.

Snicket, Lemony. A Series of Unfortunate Events: The End. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
j FIC Sni
That's right, book #13, the last in the series!

Picture and Fiction Books!

Rosenbaum, Andria Warmflash. A Grandma Like Yours/A Grandpa Like Yours. Kar-Ben Publishing 2006.
Illustrated by Barb Bjornson
j E Ros
Read a story about grandmothers and then flip the book to read about grandfathers!

Asare, Meshack. Sosu's Call. Kane/Miller Book Publishers, 2002.
j FIC Asa
The villagers think that Sosu, a boy whose legs do not work, is bad luck. Can he find a way to prove them wrong?! This title won the 1999 First Prize for UNESCO-Children's and Youth's Literature in the Service of Tolerance.

Borden, Louise. Across the Blue Pacific: A World War II Story. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Robert Andrew Parker
j FIC Bor
A young girl remembers a friend lost at sea in World War II.

Carling, Amelia Lau. Mama and Papa Have a Store. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1998.
j FIC Car
A young girl tells us what takes place at her parent's Chinese store in Guatemala City.

Choi, Yangsook. Peach Heaven. Frances Foster Books, 2005.
j FIC Cho
A little girl enjoys juicy peaches but also realizes the importance of the farmers who grow the fruits in this title.

Crunk, Tony. Railroad John and the Red Rock Run. Peachtree, 2006.
Illustrated by Michael Austin
j FIC Cru
Will Railroad John make it on time to Wildcat Annie's wedding?!

Daly, Niki. Once Upon a Time. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2003.
j FIC Dal
Little Sarie learns about the joy of reading from her Aunt Anna and a familiar tale.

Diouf, Sylviane A. Bintou's Braids. Chronicle Books, 2001.
Illustrated by Shane W. Evans
j FIC Dio
A charming story about a young woman who desperately wants braids, not cornrows, in her hair.

Egan, Tim. Roasted Peanuts. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
j FIC Ega
Friends Sam and Jackson become baseball legends for different reasons in this title from the author of Serious Farm.

Gower, Catherine. Long-Long's New Year. Tuttle Publishing, 2005.
Illustrated by He Zhihong
j FIC Gow
Will Long-Long and Grandpa sell enough cabbage to provide for their family's New Year celebration?!

Khan, Rukhsana. The Roses In My Carpets. Fitzhenry & Whiteside,1998.
Illustrated by Ronald Himler
j FIC Kha
A heartfelt tale about life as a refugee.

Kimmel, Eric A. Blackbeard's Last Fight. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
Illustrated by Leonard Everett Fisher
j FIC Kim
An exciting story about pirates and sailors and a big battle!

Lester, Alison. Are We There Yet?: A Journey Around Australia. Kane/Miller Book Publishers, 2005.
j FIC Les
Take a trip down under!

Polacco, Patricia. Rotten Richie and the Ultimate Dare. Philomel Books, 2006.
j FIC Pol
Can a hockey loving brother and his ballerina sister trade places and succeed?!

Spirin, Gennady. Martha. Philomel Books, 2005.
j FIC Spi
A beautifully illustrated and written story about an injured crow that becomes part of the family.

Stuve-Bodeen, Stephanie. Babu's Song. Lee & Low Books, Inc., 2003.
Illustrated by Aaron Boyd
j FIC Stu
Will Bernardi sell his treasured music box so he can buy a brand new soccer ball?

Warm up with some interesting non-fiction!

New Non-Fiction Titles:

Zimmerman, Karl. All Aboard: Passenger Trains Around the World. Boyds Mills Press, 2004.
j 385.22 Zim
Discover all about riding the rails in style.

Menchu, Rigoberta with Dante Liano. The Honey Jar. Groundwood Books, 2002.
Illustrated by Domi
Translated by David Unger
j 398.2 Men
Experience magnificent Mayan tales in this collection.

Pinkney, Jerry. The Little Red Hen. Dial Books for Young Readers, 2006.
j 398.24 Pin
Enjoy this classic tale and Pinkney's charming illustrations!

Fradin, Dennis Brindell. With a Little Luck. Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
j 509 Fra
Ever wonder from where the idea for anesthesia came? Penicillin? Pulsars?

Clements, Andrew. A Million Dots. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Mike Reed
j 513.2 Cle
Are there really one million dots in this book?! Find out!

Croswell, Ken. Ten Worlds: Everything that Orbits the Sun. Boyds Mills Press, 2006.
j 523.4 Cro
Learn about the ten, nine or eight planets that go around the sun.

Demarest, Chris L. Hurricane Hunters!: Riders on the Storm. Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2006.
j 551.55 Dem
Discover the hard-working men and women who strive to keep us safe from hurricanes!

Davies, Nicola. Poop: A Natural History of the Unmentionable. Candlewick Press, 2004.
Illustrated by Neal Layton
j 573.49 Dav
An insightful look at the importance of poop! Really!

Chrustowski, Rick. Turtle Crossing. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
j 597.92 Chr
An interesting title about a turtle mom and how she protects her babies.

Sill, Cathryn. About Marsupials: A Guide for Children. Peachtree, 2006.
Illustrated by John Sill
j 599.2 Sil
Nice introduction to marsupials for younger readers!

Winter, Jeanette. Mama. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
j 599.635 Win
Pair this with another recent title Owen and Mzee to get both a photograph-based and illustrated account of the story of a baby hippo who survives a tsunami.

Chryssicas, Mary Kaye. I Love Yoga. DK Publishing, Inc., 2005.
Photography by Angela Coppola
j 613.7046 Chr
This title makes yoga accesible for all ages!

Urbigkit, Cat. A Young Shepard. Boyds Mills Press, 2006.
j 636.3 Urb
Discover how a young man in Wyoming cares for his very own flock of sheep!

Hudson, Cheryl Willis. Construction Zone. Candlewick Press, 2006.
Photographs by Richard Sobol
j 690 Hud
A solid introduction to construction for young readers!

Sousa, Jean. Faces, Places and Inner Spaces: A Guide to Looking at Art. Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2006.
j 701.1 Sou
Take a new look at some classic pieces of art!

Lourie, Peter. First Dive to Shark Dive. Boyds Mills Press, 2005.
j 797.23 Lou
All about scuba diving!

Hopkins, Lee Bennett, comp. Got Geography! Greenwillow Books, 2006.
Pictures by Philip Stanton
j 811.008 Hop
Go around the world with these poems!

Brand, Dionne. Earth Magic. KCP Poetry, 2006.
Illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes
j 811.54 Bra
Poetry from the Caribbean!

Brown, Calef. Flamingos on the Roof: Poems and Paintings. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
j 811.6 Bro
From "Peas" to "Worms" to "Martian Men" enjoy this collection of words and images!

Hollyer, Belinda, comp. She's All That: Poems about Girls. Kingfisher, 2006.
Illustrated by Susan Hellard.
j 811.6 Hol
An inspiring selection of poetry for young ladies!

Janeczko, Paul B. and J. Patrick Lewis. Wing Nuts: Screwy Haiku. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Tricia Tusa
j 811.6 Jan
Not exactly haiku, this is a collection of senryu, brief, funny poems!

Morrison, Lillian. Guess Again!: Riddle Poems. August House, 2006.
Illustrated by Christy Hale
j 811.6 Mor
Can you figure out these riddle poems before you turn the page?

Myers, Tim. Dark Sparkle Tea and Other Bedtime Poems. Boyds Mills Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Kelley Cunningham
j 811.6 Mye
Gentle poems to send you to dreamland.

Siebert, Diane. Tour America: A Journey Through Poems and Art. Chronicle Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Stephen T. Johnson
j 811.6 Sie
Poems about Niagara Falls, Cape Canaveral, The Chicago El Trains and west to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco!

Walker, Alice. There is a Flower at the Tip of My Nose Smelling Me. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Stefano Vitale
j 811.6 Wal
Enjoy a beautifully written and illustrated poem about all the things a young girl experiences; from a smelling a flower to walking on a road to tasting raindrops!

Cleary, Brian P. Rhyme and PUNishment: Adventures in Wordplay. Millbrook Press, 2006.
Illustrated by J.P. Sandy
j 817.6 Cle
Try to figure out these puns!

Miller, Debbie S. Big Alaska: Journey Across America's Most Amazing State. Walker & Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Jon Van Zyle
j 917.98 Mil
A pleasant introduction to Alaska for young readers.

George-Warren, Holly. Honky-tonk Heroes and Hillbilly Angels: The Pioneers of Country and Western Music. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
Pictures by Laura Levine
j 920 Geo
Learn about musicians like Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and Hank Williams.

Fradin, Judith Bloom and Dennis Brindell Fradin. 5,000 Miles to Freedom: Ellen and William Craft's Flight from Slavery. National Geographic, 2006.
j 921 Craft
The true and inspiring tale of two slaves who escaped to Philadelphia in 1848.

Taylor, Gaylia. George Crum and the Saratoga Chip. Lee & Low Books, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Frank Morrison
j 921 Crum, G.
Where did potato chips come from?!

Funny Cide Team. A Horse Named Funny Cide. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2006.
Illustrated by Barry Moser
j 921 Funny Cide
The story of a remarkable horse!

Burleigh, Robert and Ed Young. Tiger of the Snows. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
j 921 Norgay, T.
Discover the first sherpa to climb Mt. Everest!

Rubin, Susan Goldman and Ela Weissberger. The Cat with the Yellow Star: Coming of Age in Terezin. Holiday House, 2006.
j 940.53 Rub
Read about how children learned about the arts in spite of the horrid conditions of Terezin, a concentration camp.

Landau, Elaine. Fleeing to Freedom on the Underground Railroad. Twenty First Century Books, 2006.
j 973.7 Lan
Learn more about another group of courageous souls in this title.

Backer, Miles. Travels with Charlie: Way Out West. Blue Apple Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Chuck Nitzberg
j 978 Bac
Discover facts about the wide expanse of our western states and see if you can spot Charlie the canine!

A slew of Katie Kazoo! And More!

Check our fiction shelves for a number of books in the Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo series.

And on the new books bookshelf:

Levy, Janice. Finding the Right Spot: When Kids Can't Live with Their Parents. Magination Press, 2004.
Illustrated by Whitney Martin
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A helpful resource for children and caregivers alike!

Schade, Susan and Jon Buller. The Fog Mound: Travels of Thelonious. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
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A fantastic foray into graphic novels for young readers. This story includes a chipmunk, a bear, a lizard and a porcupine!

Story Times are Here Again!

Join us for story times at the library!

Toddler Time and Terrific Threes meet on Wednesday at 9:30a.m. and 10:10a.m., respectively. There is still space in both groups.

Fabulous Fours and Fives meet on Thursday at 11a.m. or 2p.m. There is still space to register!

We had a great group on Monday for Baby and Me at 11a.m. so please join us for the fun next Monday!

And don't forget our Tuesday night drop-in family story time! We read pumpkin books this week and even had pumpkin pie for our snack! Who know's what we'll cook up next week! Join us at 6:45p.m. on Tuesdays! No Registration!

See you at the library!

New Chapter Books!

Abbott, Tony. Firegirl. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
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How will a girl, disfigured by burns, affect a class of seventh graders?

Asch, Frank. Star Jumper: Journal of a Cardboard Genious. Kids Can Press, 2006.
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Will Alex really be able to build a spaceship out of cardboard and duct tape?

Barrows, Annie. Ivy and Bean. Chronicle Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall
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Ivy and Bean are an unlikely pair but they may just end up having a lot of fun as friends!

Boniface, William. The Extraordinary Adventures of Ordinary Boy. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin
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Can Ordinary Boy stop evil Professor Brain-Drain?

Bulion, Leslie. Uncharted Waters. Peachtree, 2006.
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Jonah is full of secrets that might just be exposed when he joins a special research project.

Bunting, Eve. Pop's Bridge. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by C.F. Payne
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A title that celebrates all the workers who helped build Golden Gate Bridge.

Celenza, Anna Harwell. Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. Charlesbridge, 2006.
Illustrated by JoAnn E. Kitchel
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A story about George Gershwin and his music. Also includes a cd of his familiar "Rhapsody in Blue."

Clements, Andrew. Room One: A Mystery or Two. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
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Can Ted keep the school open?

Codell, Esme Raji. Sahara Special. Hyperion Books for Children, 2003.
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Will Sahara Jones overcome the stigma of having been a special ed student? Read this to discover the power of writing and unconventional learning.

Codell, Esme Raji. Sing a Song of Tuna Fish. Hyperion Books for Children, 2004.
Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
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Discover what life is like growing up in the city of Chicago!

Cooper, Susan. Victory. Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2006.
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Can you unravel the mystery surrounding two English children, one who lives in the present and one who lived in 1805?

Copeland, Mark. The Bundle at Blackthorpe Heath. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
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Prepare yourself for the wonders that await in an insect circus!

Cowell, Cressida. How to Speak Dragonese. Little, Brown and Company, 2005.
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Will Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III be able to prove his Viking abilities and/or save his dragon friend Toothless?

Delaney, Joseph. The Last Apprentice: Revenge of the Witch. Greenwillow Books, 2005.
Illustrared by Patrick Arrasmith
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The first book in a series about Spooks, witches and girls with pointy shoes.

Delaney, Michael. Birdbrain Amos: Mr. Fun. Philomel Books, 2006.
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It is up to Amos to convince his tick bird that he really is one fun hippo!

DiCamillo, Kate. Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride. Candlewick Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen
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I'm thinking that pigs are not allowed behind the wheel.

Dunkle, Clare B. By These Ten Bones. Henry Holt and Company, 2005.
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How will Maddie, the weaver's daughter, save her community from the looming darkness and evil?

Friedman, Laurie. In Business with Mallory. Carolrhoda Books, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Barbara Pollak
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Will Mallory end up with the "perfect" purse if she creates a successful business?

George, Jean Craighead. Luck. Laura Geringer Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Wendell Minor
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In this story about a sandhill crane, you will discover the majesty of the bird migration!

Guibert, Emmanuel. Sardine in Outer Space. First Second, 2006.
Illustrated by Joann Sfar and Walter Pezzali
Translated by Sasha Watson
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Young Sardine must figure out a way to foil the plans of the evil Supermuscleman.

Hamilton, Richard. Cal and the Amazing Anti-Gravity Machine. Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Sam Hearn
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Find out what happens in a world without gravity...with a young boy and his talking dog!

Hardinge, Frances. Fly by Night. HarperCollins Publishers, 2005.
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Will Mosca be saved or killed by her love of words?!

Harness, Cheryl. Just for You to Know. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
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Can Carmen survive life with her family until she is old enought to become a famous artist?

Hawes, Louise. Muti's Necklace: The Oldest Story in the World. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Rebecca Guay
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This is the story of a stubborn young Egyptian woman who defies the Pharoah and his magician.

Holm, Jennifer L. and Matthew Holm. Babymouse: Beach Babe. Random House, 2006.
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Will Babymouse enjoy her trip to the beach?

Holm, Jennifer L. Penny From Heaven. Random House, 2006.
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Penny experiences life as an Italian-American in 1953.

Johnston, Tony. Angel City. Philomel Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Carole Byard
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When a man finds a baby in a dumpster he vows to raise him and care for him. This is a touching story about life, death and love.

Kessler, Liz. Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep. Candlewick Press, 2004.
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In the sequel to The Tail of Emily Windsnap, Emily accidentally awakens a monster that wreaks havoc in her underwater world.

Korczak, Janusz. King Matt the First. Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2004.
Originally published in Polish in 1923
Translated by Richard Lourie
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A young man is left the duty of ruling an entire country!

Krishnaswami, Uma. The Closet Ghosts. Children's Book Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Shiraaz Bhabha
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Can the Hindu Monkey God helpl Anu?

Kuijer, Guus. The Book of Everything. Arthur A. Levine Books, 2006.
Translated by John Nieuwenhuizen
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Thomas tries to find faith and help from Jesus, a neighbor and his friend Eliza when dealing with the spousal abuse he witnesses at home.

Leger, Diane Carmel. Who's In Maxine's Tree? Orca Book Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Darlene Gait
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Does Maxine's favorite tree really talk?

Littlesugar, Amy. Clown Child. Philomel Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Kimberly Bulcken Root
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What would life be like if you lived in a circus caravan?

McDonald, Megan. Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker. Candlewick Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
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Time to meet Judy Moody's little brother and a lot of candy!

Muir, John. Stickeen. Heydey Books, 1990.
Illustrated by Carl Dennis Bell
Originally published in 1909
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John Muir records his Alaskan adventure with a special canine buddy.

Ogburn, Jacqueline K. The Bake Shop Ghost. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2005.
Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman
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Find out what happens when a haunted bake shop battles a strong-willed and clever cake-maker!

Osborne, Mary Pope. Magic Tree House #34: Season of the Sandstorms. Random House, 2005.
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Jack and Annie are off to Baghdad on another adventure.

Osborne, Mary Pope. Magic Tree House #35: Night of the New Magicians. Random House, 2006.
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What happens when Annie and Jack visit the 1889 World's Fair in Paris?

Park, Frances and Ginger Park. The Have a Good Day Cafe. Lee & Low Books, Inc., 2005.
Illustrated by Katherine Potter
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A boy and his grandma come up with a simple but excellent business plan!

Pinkney, Andrea Davis. Peggony-Po: A Whale of a Tale. Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, 2006.
Illustrated by Brian Pinkney
j FIC Pin
A tall tale about a whale!

Sydor, Colleen. Camilla Chameleon. Kids Can Press, 2005.
Illustrated by Pascale Constantin
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What would you be if your mom subsisted on Cream of Chameleon Soup?

Vejjajiva, Jane. The Happiness of Kati. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
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What will happen when Kati visits her dying mother?