Monday, September 29, 2008

There are a few new books in the children's area!

We have 5 new beginner books:
Young Cam Jansen and the Lost Tooth by David A. Adler
Annie has lost her tooth and can't find it. Will Cam's amazing memory help her find it before the end of the school day?

The BIG Blue Book of Beginner Books by Eastman, Lopshire, McClintock, Siebel, Sadler, and Bollen
There are 6 stories written by the above authors compiled into this one book.

Kick the Football, Charlie Brown! adapted by Judy Katschke
Lucy is holding the ball for Charlie Brown. Will she hold that ball still or keep moving it so he falls when he tries to kick it?

Fluffy The Secret Santa by Kate McMullan
This delightful story is about a guinea pig who has to give another guinea pig presents for Christmas. He doesn't like giving away his stuff. But in the end he finds some new things of his own!

Henry and the Elephant by the Rev. W. Awdry (a Thomas the Train book)
Henry the train has to help get "something" out of the tunnel. The "something" was an elephant that escaped from the circus. See what funny thing the elephant does to Henry at the end of the story!

We have 5 new picture books:

The Little Yellow Leaf by Carin Berger
There is one yellow leaf hanging on the tree through autumn and into winter. Then he spies another leaf also hanging on to the tree. They both let go together.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Susan Korman
This is an old favorite of many people.

The Oragami Master! by Nathaniel Lachenmeyer
There is a man who makes oragami animals. He thinks he's the best there is. But, he discovers that "something" else is even better at making things than he is. Who or what could it be?

Tick-Tock Sharks by Elizabeth Mills
This story tells about the day of make believe sharks. It has a clock on the front to help with the times.

Madagascar It's a Zoo in Here! by Michael Anthony Steele
In this story you can find out what happens when the animals get a taste of life on the wild side!

We have 4 new chapter books:
Go Long! by Tiki & Ronde Barber
The twins wonder if the new football coach, the science teacher, can bring their team to victory.

Masterpiece by Elise Broach
Marvin, a beetle, makes a miniature drawing as a birthday gift for James, the human with whom he shares the house. The two friends work together to help recover a drawing stolen from the musuem.

The Scrambled States of America Talent Show by Laurie Keller
The states are putting on a talent show. This is an amazing book that tells about facts while the show is given. It is a very clever book!

Mo and Jo Fighting Together Forever by Dean Haspiel and Jay Lynch
This is a graphic novel about two kids that only have half the power of The Mighty Mojo. Will they be able to get along?


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