Little Otter's Big Journey by David Bedford and Susan Winter
Little Otter is afraid as the waves carry him farther out to sea. Will his mother return in time to find him? A reassuring story for young children.
Punxsutawney Phyllis by Susanna Leonard Hill
Phyllis is an unusual groundhog because every kind of weather makes her happy. How will she every get old Uncle Phil out of bed to make his official Punxsutawney Phil Groundhog Day prediction?
Where's My Darling Daughter? by Mij Kelly
Poppa Bombola cannot find his darling daughhter, but when he opens his eyes--what a surprise!
Oliver's Red Toboggan by Paul Kortepeter
The Boxwood bunnies happily rediscover the blessing of sharing when they awake after a stormy night to a snow day. In the midst of a quarrel over Oliver's toboggan, they meet some forest friends who have suffered from the storm.
Noah's Mittens by Lise Lunge-Larsen
When Noah was born the angels burst into song and the sun rose an hour early, for this baby would grow up to do wonderful things.
No Dessert Forever! by George Ella Lyon and Peter Catalanotto
Have you every been blamed for mischief your brother has caused?
Ms. Rubinstein's Beauty by Pep Montserrat
When Mr. Pavlov and Ms. Rubinstein look beyond one another's strange characteristics, they discover beauty and grace that no one else has ever noticed.
Looking for a Moose by Phyllis Root
Four children set out into the woods to find a moose.
Emily's Balloon by Komako Sakai
A little girl's new friend is round, lighter than air, and looks like the moon at night.
Moses--When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom by Carole Boston Weatherford
This is a unique portrait of one of the most inspiring figures of the Underground Railroad.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2007
New Fiction
Sardine In Outer Space 3 by Emmanuel Guibert and Joann Sfar
The spunkiest girl in outer space is back and ready to play! Get ready for the ultimate match-up as wits battle brawn in the best bout of this series.
The Buffalo Soldier by Sherry Garland
A young man raised as a slave becomes a buffalo soldier--a member of an all-black cavalry that later fought in the Spanish-American War. Includes historical note.
Scarlett On The Case by Kathy Mancl
Scarlett, a very special dog, helps solve the mystery when several horses disappear from near the farm where she lives.
Freedom Ship by Doreen Rappaport
This is a gripping and suspenseful adventure of Samuel and his family, who are born into slavery, and their flight to freedom.
The spunkiest girl in outer space is back and ready to play! Get ready for the ultimate match-up as wits battle brawn in the best bout of this series.
The Buffalo Soldier by Sherry Garland
A young man raised as a slave becomes a buffalo soldier--a member of an all-black cavalry that later fought in the Spanish-American War. Includes historical note.
Scarlett On The Case by Kathy Mancl
Scarlett, a very special dog, helps solve the mystery when several horses disappear from near the farm where she lives.
Freedom Ship by Doreen Rappaport
This is a gripping and suspenseful adventure of Samuel and his family, who are born into slavery, and their flight to freedom.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
more fiction books
Torchlight by Carol Otis Hurst
In 1864, fifth-grader Carlotte befriends an Irish-American girl at school and tries to understand the prejudices between the Irish and the Yankees in her town of Westfield, Massachusetts. Based on historical events.
Missing Magic by Emma Laybourn
In a world where everyone has magical abilities, Ned has none. When the world turns upside down his lack of powers turns out to be his best asset.
Peter Pan in Scarlet by Geraldine McCaughrean
Journey back to Neverland in the first-ever authorized sequal to J.M. Barrie's masterpiece, Peter Pan. Fearing for Peter Pan's life, Wendy and the Lost Boys to back to Neverland only to discover adventure waiting and their worst nightmares coming true!
Trolls, Go Home! by Alan MacDonald
Things get ugly (and possibly hairy and smelly) when the Trolls move into a quiet subburb.
Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars The Fall of the Amazing Zalindas by Tracy Mack & Michael Citrin
The Baker Street Irregulars help Sherlock Holmes solve the mysterious deaths of a family of circus tightrope walkers.
Breathe by Cliff McNish
When he and his mother move into an old English farmhouse, Jack discovers that he can communicate with the ghosts, and establishes a relationship with a tormented spirit that threatens to destroy both his mother and himself.
A Mid-Semester Night's Dream by Margaret Meacham
Chaos results when Morgan gets help in casting a love spell on a boy at school from Gretta, a fairy-godmother-in training.
I Believe in Unicorns by Michael Morpurgo
A man relates to how he became to believe in unicorns as an eight-year-old boy.
Second Fiddle or How to Tell a Blackbird From a Sausage by Siobhan Parkinson
Outspoken Mags decides to help her friend, a violin student, reconcile with her father so that he will allow her to attend a prestigious music school in England.
The Day My Mother Left by James Prosek
When his mother leaves, nine-year-old Jeremy faces his own pain and loss, his father's depression and his sister's distance, the pity of friends and strangers, and his father's remarriage. He finds solace in fishing and artwork.
The Real Lucky Charm by Charisse K. Richardson
Thinking that luck has helped her succed, ten-year old Mia panics and turns to her twin brother for help when her lucky gold basketball charm goes missing.
4 Kids in 5E &1 Crazy Year by Virginia Frances Schwartz
Family, school, and life in general are seen through the writings of four fifth graders who have been taken out of an overcrowded New York City classroom and placed with a teacher who shows them how to write and how to believe in themselves.
Cats to the Rescue by Marilyn Singer
True tales of heroic felines. A collection of inspiring and informative cat stories from around the world.
First Light by Rebecca Stead
When twelve-year-old Peter and his family arrive in Greenland, he stumbles upon a secret his mother has been hiding from him all his life, and begins an adventure he never imagines possible.
Creepy Creatures by R.L. Stine
Three of Goosebumps' creepiest creature books ever come to life in this ghoulish collection of spine-tingling graphix fun.
Blind Mountain by Jan Resh Thomas
Unsure of himself and annoyed at having to spend a day climbing a Montana mountain, twelve-year-old Sam must become the guide on their perilous journey down when he temporarily blinds his father.
A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban
Ten-year-old Zoe's musicianship has a positive impact on her workaholic mother, her jittery father, and her school social life.
Finest Kind by Lea Wait
When his father's Boston bank fails in 1838, causing his family to relocate to a small Maine town, twelve-year-old Jake Webber works to prepare the family for the harsh winter while also keeping the existence of his disabled younger brother a secret.
Second String Center by Rich Wallace
Dunk learns to be supportive both on and off the basketball court when his friend Jared goes through a difficult time, even though Jared's failure would provide Dunk more opportunities to prove himself.
Best Friend Emma by Sally Warner
When a new girl joins her third-grade class Emma thinks only about gaining her friendship before the popular Cynthia can, and hurts her best friend Annie Pat's feelings in the process.
In 1864, fifth-grader Carlotte befriends an Irish-American girl at school and tries to understand the prejudices between the Irish and the Yankees in her town of Westfield, Massachusetts. Based on historical events.
Missing Magic by Emma Laybourn
In a world where everyone has magical abilities, Ned has none. When the world turns upside down his lack of powers turns out to be his best asset.
Peter Pan in Scarlet by Geraldine McCaughrean
Journey back to Neverland in the first-ever authorized sequal to J.M. Barrie's masterpiece, Peter Pan. Fearing for Peter Pan's life, Wendy and the Lost Boys to back to Neverland only to discover adventure waiting and their worst nightmares coming true!
Trolls, Go Home! by Alan MacDonald
Things get ugly (and possibly hairy and smelly) when the Trolls move into a quiet subburb.
Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars The Fall of the Amazing Zalindas by Tracy Mack & Michael Citrin
The Baker Street Irregulars help Sherlock Holmes solve the mysterious deaths of a family of circus tightrope walkers.
Breathe by Cliff McNish
When he and his mother move into an old English farmhouse, Jack discovers that he can communicate with the ghosts, and establishes a relationship with a tormented spirit that threatens to destroy both his mother and himself.
A Mid-Semester Night's Dream by Margaret Meacham
Chaos results when Morgan gets help in casting a love spell on a boy at school from Gretta, a fairy-godmother-in training.
I Believe in Unicorns by Michael Morpurgo
A man relates to how he became to believe in unicorns as an eight-year-old boy.
Second Fiddle or How to Tell a Blackbird From a Sausage by Siobhan Parkinson
Outspoken Mags decides to help her friend, a violin student, reconcile with her father so that he will allow her to attend a prestigious music school in England.
The Day My Mother Left by James Prosek
When his mother leaves, nine-year-old Jeremy faces his own pain and loss, his father's depression and his sister's distance, the pity of friends and strangers, and his father's remarriage. He finds solace in fishing and artwork.
The Real Lucky Charm by Charisse K. Richardson
Thinking that luck has helped her succed, ten-year old Mia panics and turns to her twin brother for help when her lucky gold basketball charm goes missing.
4 Kids in 5E &1 Crazy Year by Virginia Frances Schwartz
Family, school, and life in general are seen through the writings of four fifth graders who have been taken out of an overcrowded New York City classroom and placed with a teacher who shows them how to write and how to believe in themselves.
Cats to the Rescue by Marilyn Singer
True tales of heroic felines. A collection of inspiring and informative cat stories from around the world.
First Light by Rebecca Stead
When twelve-year-old Peter and his family arrive in Greenland, he stumbles upon a secret his mother has been hiding from him all his life, and begins an adventure he never imagines possible.
Creepy Creatures by R.L. Stine
Three of Goosebumps' creepiest creature books ever come to life in this ghoulish collection of spine-tingling graphix fun.
Blind Mountain by Jan Resh Thomas
Unsure of himself and annoyed at having to spend a day climbing a Montana mountain, twelve-year-old Sam must become the guide on their perilous journey down when he temporarily blinds his father.
A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban
Ten-year-old Zoe's musicianship has a positive impact on her workaholic mother, her jittery father, and her school social life.
Finest Kind by Lea Wait
When his father's Boston bank fails in 1838, causing his family to relocate to a small Maine town, twelve-year-old Jake Webber works to prepare the family for the harsh winter while also keeping the existence of his disabled younger brother a secret.
Second String Center by Rich Wallace
Dunk learns to be supportive both on and off the basketball court when his friend Jared goes through a difficult time, even though Jared's failure would provide Dunk more opportunities to prove himself.
Best Friend Emma by Sally Warner
When a new girl joins her third-grade class Emma thinks only about gaining her friendship before the popular Cynthia can, and hurts her best friend Annie Pat's feelings in the process.
New Fiction Available
Please Write in This Book by Mary Amato
When Ms. Wurtz leaves a blank book in the Writer's Corner with a note encouraging those who find it to"talk to each other" in its pages, the students' entries spark a classrom-wide battle.
Scarlett by Cathy Cassidy
After being expelled from yet another school in London, twelve-year-old Scarlett is sent by her exasperated mother to live with her father, stepmother, and stepsister in Ireland, where, with the help of a mysterious boy, she eventually overcomes her anger and resentment and feels part of a family again.
Eclipse by Andrea Cheng
It's the summer of 1952 and eight-year old Peti gives up his room to relatives and worries about his grandfather who cannot escape from behind the Iron Curtain.
No Talking by Andrew Clements
The fifth grade boys challenge the fifth grade girls to a "no talking" contest.
Odd Man Out by Sarah Ellis
Kip visits his grandmother in British Columbia where he is surrounded by five alien girl cousins. He finds an unexpected treasure.
The Amazing Flight of Darius Frobisher by Bill Harley
When his father disappears during a hot-air balloon flight, ten-year-old Darius is sent to live with an obnoxious aunt until a strange bicycle repairman with a secret changes his life.
Cheyenne Medidine Hat by Brian Heinz & Gregory Manchess
A wild mustang mare tries to protect her band from capture and from a stalking cougar. Includes notes about the history of Noreth American wild horses.
Have Courage, Hazel Green by Odo Hirsch
When she overhears one of the tenants in her apartment building verbally abusing the hard-working caretaker, Mr. Egozian, Hazel Green determines to find a way to teach the unpleasant tenant a lesson.
Hazel Green by Odo Hirsch
Hazel tries to convince the city to allow children to march in the annual Frogg Day parade.
The Log Cabin Wedding by Ellen Howard
Although it was her idea to bring together her family and that of a neighboring widow woman, Elvirey never bargained on Pap falling for the Widow Aiken.
When Ms. Wurtz leaves a blank book in the Writer's Corner with a note encouraging those who find it to"talk to each other" in its pages, the students' entries spark a classrom-wide battle.
Scarlett by Cathy Cassidy
After being expelled from yet another school in London, twelve-year-old Scarlett is sent by her exasperated mother to live with her father, stepmother, and stepsister in Ireland, where, with the help of a mysterious boy, she eventually overcomes her anger and resentment and feels part of a family again.
Eclipse by Andrea Cheng
It's the summer of 1952 and eight-year old Peti gives up his room to relatives and worries about his grandfather who cannot escape from behind the Iron Curtain.
No Talking by Andrew Clements
The fifth grade boys challenge the fifth grade girls to a "no talking" contest.
Odd Man Out by Sarah Ellis
Kip visits his grandmother in British Columbia where he is surrounded by five alien girl cousins. He finds an unexpected treasure.
The Amazing Flight of Darius Frobisher by Bill Harley
When his father disappears during a hot-air balloon flight, ten-year-old Darius is sent to live with an obnoxious aunt until a strange bicycle repairman with a secret changes his life.
Cheyenne Medidine Hat by Brian Heinz & Gregory Manchess
A wild mustang mare tries to protect her band from capture and from a stalking cougar. Includes notes about the history of Noreth American wild horses.
Have Courage, Hazel Green by Odo Hirsch
When she overhears one of the tenants in her apartment building verbally abusing the hard-working caretaker, Mr. Egozian, Hazel Green determines to find a way to teach the unpleasant tenant a lesson.
Hazel Green by Odo Hirsch
Hazel tries to convince the city to allow children to march in the annual Frogg Day parade.
The Log Cabin Wedding by Ellen Howard
Although it was her idea to bring together her family and that of a neighboring widow woman, Elvirey never bargained on Pap falling for the Widow Aiken.
Monday, September 17, 2007
These are our new non-fiction books:
No More! Stories and Songs of Slave Resistance by Doreen Rappaport
This book tells about the true accounts of eleven slaves.
The Great Race The Story of the Chinese Zodiac by Dawn Casey
The Adventures of Odysseus by Hugh Lupton
Jack and the Beanstalk by E. Nesbit
The Cow on teh Roof by Eric Maddern
These characters trade jobs for a day and find out that you should stick to what you do best.
The Action of Subtraction by Brian P. Cleary
Through rhyme, humorous illustrations and kid friendly examples this author makes subtraction easy as 3, 2, 1!
Messages from Mars by Loreen Leedy and Andrew Schuerger
In the year 2106, a group goes to Mars and sends back emails about the planet.
Gone Wild by David McLimans
This is an alphabet book about endangered animals.
Baby Grizzly by Aubrey Lang
This book explores the world of baby grizzly bears.
Peanut Butter, Milk, and Other Deadly Threats by Sherri Mabry Gordon
This book is about food allergies.
If You Decide to Go to the Moon by Faith McNulty
Take an imaginary journey to the moon.
If You Were a Parrot by Katherine Rawson
Children discover what it would be like to be a parrot in this book with GREAT pictures.
I Love to Finger Paint! by Jennifer Lipsey
Animal Crackers by Jane Dyer
This is a collection of pictures, poems, and lullabies for the very young.
Moving Day by Ralph Fletcher
This is a collection of poems about a twelve-year old boy who is moving.
Winter Song a Poem by William Shakespeare is illustrated by Melanie Hall
Paul Cezanne a Painter's Journey by Robert Burleigh
I'm Still Scared a book about Tomie DePaola
Lucy Maud Montgomery (the author of Anne of Green Gables) by Alexandra Wallner
Grandma Moses by Alexandra Wallner
Isaac Newton by Kathleen Krull
Toulouse-Lautrec (The Moulin Rouge and the City of Light) by Robert Burleigh
Out of the Shadows an Artist's Journey by Neil Waldman
Andy Warhol Pop Art Painter by Susan Goldman Rubin
The Korean War by Andrew Santella
The Storm (Students of Biloxi, Mississippi, Remember Hurricane Katrina) compiled by Barbara Barbieri McGrath
Children of Alcatraz by Claire Rudolf Murphy
No More! Stories and Songs of Slave Resistance by Doreen Rappaport
This book tells about the true accounts of eleven slaves.
The Great Race The Story of the Chinese Zodiac by Dawn Casey
The Adventures of Odysseus by Hugh Lupton
Jack and the Beanstalk by E. Nesbit
The Cow on teh Roof by Eric Maddern
These characters trade jobs for a day and find out that you should stick to what you do best.
The Action of Subtraction by Brian P. Cleary
Through rhyme, humorous illustrations and kid friendly examples this author makes subtraction easy as 3, 2, 1!
Messages from Mars by Loreen Leedy and Andrew Schuerger
In the year 2106, a group goes to Mars and sends back emails about the planet.
Gone Wild by David McLimans
This is an alphabet book about endangered animals.
Baby Grizzly by Aubrey Lang
This book explores the world of baby grizzly bears.
Peanut Butter, Milk, and Other Deadly Threats by Sherri Mabry Gordon
This book is about food allergies.
If You Decide to Go to the Moon by Faith McNulty
Take an imaginary journey to the moon.
If You Were a Parrot by Katherine Rawson
Children discover what it would be like to be a parrot in this book with GREAT pictures.
I Love to Finger Paint! by Jennifer Lipsey
Animal Crackers by Jane Dyer
This is a collection of pictures, poems, and lullabies for the very young.
Moving Day by Ralph Fletcher
This is a collection of poems about a twelve-year old boy who is moving.
Winter Song a Poem by William Shakespeare is illustrated by Melanie Hall
Paul Cezanne a Painter's Journey by Robert Burleigh
I'm Still Scared a book about Tomie DePaola
Lucy Maud Montgomery (the author of Anne of Green Gables) by Alexandra Wallner
Grandma Moses by Alexandra Wallner
Isaac Newton by Kathleen Krull
Toulouse-Lautrec (The Moulin Rouge and the City of Light) by Robert Burleigh
Out of the Shadows an Artist's Journey by Neil Waldman
Andy Warhol Pop Art Painter by Susan Goldman Rubin
The Korean War by Andrew Santella
The Storm (Students of Biloxi, Mississippi, Remember Hurricane Katrina) compiled by Barbara Barbieri McGrath
Children of Alcatraz by Claire Rudolf Murphy
WE HAVE A NEW DVD:
Franklin Plays Hockey
WE HAVE 2 NEW PICTURE BOOKS:
The Secret Lunch Special by Peter Catalanotto and Pamela Schembri
Second-grader Emily has a memorable day with a new school bus, a forgotten lunch bag, a special cafeteria meal and a new friendship.
The Remarkable Friendship of Mr. Cat and Mr. Rat by Rick Walton
The cat and the rat play tricks on each other all the time, but do they truly like each other?
THESE ARE OUR NEW BEGINNER BOOKS:
One Saturday Evening by Barbara Baker
There are 6 stories in this book about each family member: Mama, Lily, Rose, Daisy, Jack and Papa.
Pish and Posh by Barbara Bottner and Gerald Kruglik
When Pish and Posh discover fairy magic, they face a series of wacky surprises.
Minnie and Moo The Attack of the Easter Bunnies by Denys Cazet
The farm animals dress up like Easter Bunnies to surprise the farmer's grandchildren.
Iris and Walter and Baby Rose by Elissa Haden Guest
Iris' baby sister is very fussy and grandpa takes Iris out for a special day without the baby.
Houndsley and Catina and the Birthday Surprise by James Howe
These characters do not know when their birthdays are and have a creative way to figure it out.
Mr. Putter and Tabby See the Stars by Cynthia Rylant
See what happens when Mr. Putter and Tabby go out for a moonlit stroll.
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa School Days by Erica Silverman
Cocoa does not want Kate to go to school without him.
Franklin Plays Hockey
WE HAVE 2 NEW PICTURE BOOKS:
The Secret Lunch Special by Peter Catalanotto and Pamela Schembri
Second-grader Emily has a memorable day with a new school bus, a forgotten lunch bag, a special cafeteria meal and a new friendship.
The Remarkable Friendship of Mr. Cat and Mr. Rat by Rick Walton
The cat and the rat play tricks on each other all the time, but do they truly like each other?
THESE ARE OUR NEW BEGINNER BOOKS:
One Saturday Evening by Barbara Baker
There are 6 stories in this book about each family member: Mama, Lily, Rose, Daisy, Jack and Papa.
Pish and Posh by Barbara Bottner and Gerald Kruglik
When Pish and Posh discover fairy magic, they face a series of wacky surprises.
Minnie and Moo The Attack of the Easter Bunnies by Denys Cazet
The farm animals dress up like Easter Bunnies to surprise the farmer's grandchildren.
Iris and Walter and Baby Rose by Elissa Haden Guest
Iris' baby sister is very fussy and grandpa takes Iris out for a special day without the baby.
Houndsley and Catina and the Birthday Surprise by James Howe
These characters do not know when their birthdays are and have a creative way to figure it out.
Mr. Putter and Tabby See the Stars by Cynthia Rylant
See what happens when Mr. Putter and Tabby go out for a moonlit stroll.
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa School Days by Erica Silverman
Cocoa does not want Kate to go to school without him.
Saturday, September 01, 2007
New non-fiction books available
America's Electoral College by Therese Shea
Double Cheeseburgers, Quiche, and Vegetarian Burritos by Loretta Frances Ichord
Eating habits in America changed in the 1920's. See how in this book.
What Happens in Winter? by Sara L. Latta
The Great Barrier Reef by Theresa Shea
A Grassland Habitat by Bobbie Kalman
A Home on the Tundra by Katie Marsico
A Home on the Prairie by David C. Lion
A Home in the Coral Reef by Christine Taylor-Butler
Sponges, Jellyfish & Other Simple Animals by Steve Parker
Airplanes by Chris Oxlade
The Best Vet in the World by Charnan Simon
Pet Parakeets by Julia Barnes
Pet Goldfish by Julia Barnes
Be a Better Babysitter by Annie Buckley
Be A Better Biker by Annie Buckley
Let's Downhill Ski! by Carol K. Lindeen
Extreme Skydiving by Bobbie Kalman and John Crossingham
Blackbeard the Pirate King told in verse by J. Patrick Lewis
Welcome to Everglades National Park by Nadia Higgins
Welcome to Badlands National Park by Teri and Bob Temple
Welcome to Glacier National Park by Nadia Higgins
Welcome to Denali National Park by M. C. Hall
Ancient Egypt by Simon Adams
This is Kingfisher Voyage book.
Ancient Greece by Marni McGee
This is a National Geographic book.
The Berlin Airlift by Michael Burgan
Middle East by Philip Steele
This is a Kingfisher Knowledge book.
Georgia: The Debtors Colony by Susan Sales Harkins and William H. Harkins
Double Cheeseburgers, Quiche, and Vegetarian Burritos by Loretta Frances Ichord
Eating habits in America changed in the 1920's. See how in this book.
What Happens in Winter? by Sara L. Latta
The Great Barrier Reef by Theresa Shea
A Grassland Habitat by Bobbie Kalman
A Home on the Tundra by Katie Marsico
A Home on the Prairie by David C. Lion
A Home in the Coral Reef by Christine Taylor-Butler
Sponges, Jellyfish & Other Simple Animals by Steve Parker
Airplanes by Chris Oxlade
The Best Vet in the World by Charnan Simon
Pet Parakeets by Julia Barnes
Pet Goldfish by Julia Barnes
Be a Better Babysitter by Annie Buckley
Be A Better Biker by Annie Buckley
Let's Downhill Ski! by Carol K. Lindeen
Extreme Skydiving by Bobbie Kalman and John Crossingham
Blackbeard the Pirate King told in verse by J. Patrick Lewis
Welcome to Everglades National Park by Nadia Higgins
Welcome to Badlands National Park by Teri and Bob Temple
Welcome to Glacier National Park by Nadia Higgins
Welcome to Denali National Park by M. C. Hall
Ancient Egypt by Simon Adams
This is Kingfisher Voyage book.
Ancient Greece by Marni McGee
This is a National Geographic book.
The Berlin Airlift by Michael Burgan
Middle East by Philip Steele
This is a Kingfisher Knowledge book.
Georgia: The Debtors Colony by Susan Sales Harkins and William H. Harkins
New picture books available
Mary Clare Likes to Share by Joy Hulme (this is a beginner book)
Through sharing the characters show math concepts.
The Best of Both Nests by Jane Clarke
This a great book about two storks that "divorce" and the child stork deals with his feelings.
Big Bug Surprise by Julia Gran
Prunella knows a lot about bugs. Nobody is interested in what she has to say until she saves the class from bees.
Substitute Groundhog by Pat Miller
Groundhog is sick and can't do Groundhog day. He advertises for a substitute. Who does he get?
A Father's Day Thank You by Janet Nolan
A delightful story about what each child thinks that Dad Bear wants for Father's Day. What does Harvey end up giving his dad?
Through sharing the characters show math concepts.
The Best of Both Nests by Jane Clarke
This a great book about two storks that "divorce" and the child stork deals with his feelings.
Big Bug Surprise by Julia Gran
Prunella knows a lot about bugs. Nobody is interested in what she has to say until she saves the class from bees.
Substitute Groundhog by Pat Miller
Groundhog is sick and can't do Groundhog day. He advertises for a substitute. Who does he get?
A Father's Day Thank You by Janet Nolan
A delightful story about what each child thinks that Dad Bear wants for Father's Day. What does Harvey end up giving his dad?
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Monday, September 10th come join Miss Linda for our new TWEENS program. This is a special group for 8 - 12 year olds. She has many great activities planned. Come relax with her, have a snack, and maybe win a prize.
Also, for elementary students, mark your calendars for September 22nd for a Special Saturday activity. It starts at 2:30.
Also, for elementary students, mark your calendars for September 22nd for a Special Saturday activity. It starts at 2:30.
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
New picture books ready to be checked out
Yes by Jez Alborough
Two friends help Bobo get to sleep.
Fox by Kate Banks
Before Baby Fox can go out on his own, his parents must teach him things.
Bubble & Squeak by Louise Bonnett-Rampersaud
Bubble helps her mother practice bedtime rituals.
Silly Billy by Anthony Browne
Billy is worried about spending the night at grandma's house. Will the worry dolls help him sleep?
Mickey Moonbeam by Mike Brownlow
See how a small hero saves the day in this intergalactic-sized adventure.
Hurry! Hurry! by Eve Bunting
See why everyone is hurrying to the barn
Violet Comes to Stay by Melanie Cecka
Violet, a little cat, tries out several homes before she finds just the right one.
The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside by Cynthia von Buhler
A patient girl tries to gain the trust of a cat.
The Featherless Chicken by Chih-Yuan Chen
This featherless chicken has a hard time fitting in, but what happens to change that?
How to Make Friends with a Giant by Gennifer Choldenko
The other kids make fun of the new boy because he is so tall, but his short classmate, Jake, helps him fit in.
Letters From a Desperate Dog by Eileen Christelow
Feeling misunderstood and unappreciated by her owner, Emma the dog asks for advice from the local canine advice columnist.
Happy Birthday, Jamela! by Niki Daly
Jamela wants sparkly shoes to go with her birthday dress by mom makes her buy practical school shoes.
The Tattletale by Lynn Downey
This tale of two pigs captures the essence of sibling rivalry and friendship.
Burger Boy by alan Durant
A boy eats so many hamburgers he looks like one and people treat him differently. When he starts eating vegetables will he turn into a carrot?
The Extinct Files by Wallace Edwards
This is the story of a science project about a shocking truth.
This Jazz Man by Karen Ehrhardt
This book tells all about jazz and some of the famous musicians.
The Gingerbread Girl by Lisa Campbell Ernst
Will the Gingerbread Girl be eaten like her Gingerbread Brother?
Thank You Bear by Greg Foley
Bear finds a box that he thinks is great. What will others think of it?
Love, Ruby Valentine by Laurie Friedman
Ruby misses her favorite holiday of the year, but she finds out that any day is the best day to say "I love you".
The Perfect Nest by Catherine Friend
Jack the Cat builds the perfect nest in hopes to get some eggs. Will he be successful?
Heron & Turtle by Valeri Gorbachev
Heron and Turtle are very good friends even though they are different.
Welcome Precious by Nikki Grimes
This book welcomes a new baby.
Little Chicken & Little Fox by Brigitte Sidjanski
Fox and chickens are enemies, but can a friendship occur between them?
A Good Day by Kevin Henkes
Can a good day happen on a bad day?
Cars by Patricia Hubbell
Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate different kinds of cars and what they can do.
Pancakes for Supper by Anne Isaac
Jungle Bullies by Steven Kroll
This book shows how you have to stand up to bullies.
Theo and the Blue Note by Peter Kuper
This book is all about playing jazz.
The Most Precious Thing by Gill Lewis
What is the most precious thing?
Little Elephant's Trunk by Hazel Lincoln
Little Elephant learns why he has a trunk.
How to be a Baby by Me the Big Sister by Sally Lloyd Jones and Sue Heap
The big sister shows her sibling how to be a baby.
Little Honey Bear and the Smiley Moon by Tim Warnes
Little Honey Bear and his friends follow a pathway to visit the bright and smiley moon.
Pumpkin Town! by Katie McKy
What do Jose and his brothers do with a mountain of pumpkins?
The Scallywags by David Melling
Will the Scallywags lose of their friends by annoying them?
Imarimba! Animales from A to Z by Pat Mora
Rhyming text reveals the antics of an alphabet full of zoo animals.
Building With Dad by Carol Nevius
A dad is helping to build a school and takes his son with him. They see many different kinds of trucks.
Smash! Mash! Crash! There Goes the Trash! by Barbara Odanaka
This book is a rhyming imitation of all the sights and sounds of the neighborhood on trash day.
Ninety-Three in my Family by Erica S. Perl
A boy tries to explain to the mailman that there are 93 in his family including his family and his animals.
Find Anthony Ant by Lorna and Graham Philpot
Can you find Anthony in the underground pictures?
Snow Leopards by Nicole Poppenhager
An avalanche separates two snow leopard cubs. Will they be able to find each other?
The First Music as told by Dylan Pritchett
Everything in the jungle has a place to make its own music.
The Love for Three Oranges by Sergei Prokofiev
This book is adapted from an opera to create an awareness of classical music to children.
Night Boat to Freedom by Margot Theis Raven
This book is based on slave narratives recorded in the 1930s.
Epossumondas Saves the Day by Coleen Salley
Epossumonda's friends disappear and it's up to him to save them.
Carl's Nose by Karen Lee Schmidt
Carl is a famous weather dog because he can predict bad weather. What will he do when good weather comes along?
Black? White! Day? Night! a book of opposites by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
The Deaf Musicians by Pete Seeger
Deaf musicians form a band together.
The Secret Science Project That Almost Ate the School by Judy Sierra
Will the "super slime" cause disaster at the school?
What Does the Wind Say? by Wendi Silvano
This is a rhyming book of questions.
Winter is the Warmest Season by Lauren Stringer
A child describes pleasant ways to stay warm during the winter.
Mouse's First Fall by Lauren Thompson
Mouse and Minka have an adventure with the fallen leaves.
How Do You Know? by Deborah W. Trotter
Polly and her mother take a walk in the fog, and she learns that things are still there even though she can't see them.
Alphabet House by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
Can you find the objects hidden for each letter?
The Valentine Express by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
Minna and Pip give their neighbors Valentine cards.
Dear Mr. Rosenwald by Carole Boston Weatherford
This book is based on the schools of Julius Rosenwald.
Max Counts His Chickens by Rosemary Wells
A counting Easter book
One For All - All For One by Brigitte Weninger
This book is a reminder that working together can make anything possible.
A Ball For All by Brigitte Weninger
This book is a reminder that a little kindness can make a big difference.
Alphabet Rescue by Audrey Wood
You have to find the little letters on these pages.
Sleepyhead by Karma Wilson
A kitten helps her favorite teddy bear get ready for bed.
My Mei Mei by Ed Young
Antonia gets her wish when her parents return to China to bring home a little sister for her.
Two friends help Bobo get to sleep.
Fox by Kate Banks
Before Baby Fox can go out on his own, his parents must teach him things.
Bubble & Squeak by Louise Bonnett-Rampersaud
Bubble helps her mother practice bedtime rituals.
Silly Billy by Anthony Browne
Billy is worried about spending the night at grandma's house. Will the worry dolls help him sleep?
Mickey Moonbeam by Mike Brownlow
See how a small hero saves the day in this intergalactic-sized adventure.
Hurry! Hurry! by Eve Bunting
See why everyone is hurrying to the barn
Violet Comes to Stay by Melanie Cecka
Violet, a little cat, tries out several homes before she finds just the right one.
The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside by Cynthia von Buhler
A patient girl tries to gain the trust of a cat.
The Featherless Chicken by Chih-Yuan Chen
This featherless chicken has a hard time fitting in, but what happens to change that?
How to Make Friends with a Giant by Gennifer Choldenko
The other kids make fun of the new boy because he is so tall, but his short classmate, Jake, helps him fit in.
Letters From a Desperate Dog by Eileen Christelow
Feeling misunderstood and unappreciated by her owner, Emma the dog asks for advice from the local canine advice columnist.
Happy Birthday, Jamela! by Niki Daly
Jamela wants sparkly shoes to go with her birthday dress by mom makes her buy practical school shoes.
The Tattletale by Lynn Downey
This tale of two pigs captures the essence of sibling rivalry and friendship.
Burger Boy by alan Durant
A boy eats so many hamburgers he looks like one and people treat him differently. When he starts eating vegetables will he turn into a carrot?
The Extinct Files by Wallace Edwards
This is the story of a science project about a shocking truth.
This Jazz Man by Karen Ehrhardt
This book tells all about jazz and some of the famous musicians.
The Gingerbread Girl by Lisa Campbell Ernst
Will the Gingerbread Girl be eaten like her Gingerbread Brother?
Thank You Bear by Greg Foley
Bear finds a box that he thinks is great. What will others think of it?
Love, Ruby Valentine by Laurie Friedman
Ruby misses her favorite holiday of the year, but she finds out that any day is the best day to say "I love you".
The Perfect Nest by Catherine Friend
Jack the Cat builds the perfect nest in hopes to get some eggs. Will he be successful?
Heron & Turtle by Valeri Gorbachev
Heron and Turtle are very good friends even though they are different.
Welcome Precious by Nikki Grimes
This book welcomes a new baby.
Little Chicken & Little Fox by Brigitte Sidjanski
Fox and chickens are enemies, but can a friendship occur between them?
A Good Day by Kevin Henkes
Can a good day happen on a bad day?
Cars by Patricia Hubbell
Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate different kinds of cars and what they can do.
Pancakes for Supper by Anne Isaac
Jungle Bullies by Steven Kroll
This book shows how you have to stand up to bullies.
Theo and the Blue Note by Peter Kuper
This book is all about playing jazz.
The Most Precious Thing by Gill Lewis
What is the most precious thing?
Little Elephant's Trunk by Hazel Lincoln
Little Elephant learns why he has a trunk.
How to be a Baby by Me the Big Sister by Sally Lloyd Jones and Sue Heap
The big sister shows her sibling how to be a baby.
Little Honey Bear and the Smiley Moon by Tim Warnes
Little Honey Bear and his friends follow a pathway to visit the bright and smiley moon.
Pumpkin Town! by Katie McKy
What do Jose and his brothers do with a mountain of pumpkins?
The Scallywags by David Melling
Will the Scallywags lose of their friends by annoying them?
Imarimba! Animales from A to Z by Pat Mora
Rhyming text reveals the antics of an alphabet full of zoo animals.
Building With Dad by Carol Nevius
A dad is helping to build a school and takes his son with him. They see many different kinds of trucks.
Smash! Mash! Crash! There Goes the Trash! by Barbara Odanaka
This book is a rhyming imitation of all the sights and sounds of the neighborhood on trash day.
Ninety-Three in my Family by Erica S. Perl
A boy tries to explain to the mailman that there are 93 in his family including his family and his animals.
Find Anthony Ant by Lorna and Graham Philpot
Can you find Anthony in the underground pictures?
Snow Leopards by Nicole Poppenhager
An avalanche separates two snow leopard cubs. Will they be able to find each other?
The First Music as told by Dylan Pritchett
Everything in the jungle has a place to make its own music.
The Love for Three Oranges by Sergei Prokofiev
This book is adapted from an opera to create an awareness of classical music to children.
Night Boat to Freedom by Margot Theis Raven
This book is based on slave narratives recorded in the 1930s.
Epossumondas Saves the Day by Coleen Salley
Epossumonda's friends disappear and it's up to him to save them.
Carl's Nose by Karen Lee Schmidt
Carl is a famous weather dog because he can predict bad weather. What will he do when good weather comes along?
Black? White! Day? Night! a book of opposites by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
The Deaf Musicians by Pete Seeger
Deaf musicians form a band together.
The Secret Science Project That Almost Ate the School by Judy Sierra
Will the "super slime" cause disaster at the school?
What Does the Wind Say? by Wendi Silvano
This is a rhyming book of questions.
Winter is the Warmest Season by Lauren Stringer
A child describes pleasant ways to stay warm during the winter.
Mouse's First Fall by Lauren Thompson
Mouse and Minka have an adventure with the fallen leaves.
How Do You Know? by Deborah W. Trotter
Polly and her mother take a walk in the fog, and she learns that things are still there even though she can't see them.
Alphabet House by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
Can you find the objects hidden for each letter?
The Valentine Express by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
Minna and Pip give their neighbors Valentine cards.
Dear Mr. Rosenwald by Carole Boston Weatherford
This book is based on the schools of Julius Rosenwald.
Max Counts His Chickens by Rosemary Wells
A counting Easter book
One For All - All For One by Brigitte Weninger
This book is a reminder that working together can make anything possible.
A Ball For All by Brigitte Weninger
This book is a reminder that a little kindness can make a big difference.
Alphabet Rescue by Audrey Wood
You have to find the little letters on these pages.
Sleepyhead by Karma Wilson
A kitten helps her favorite teddy bear get ready for bed.
My Mei Mei by Ed Young
Antonia gets her wish when her parents return to China to bring home a little sister for her.
Monday, August 06, 2007
Saturday, August 04, 2007
New non-fiction books now available
Into the World of the Dead by Michael Boughn
Astonishing adventures in the underworld
Mary by Demi
The text is inspired by passages from the Bible.
Passover Around the World by Tami Lehman-Wilzig
Hurrican Katrina by Ellen Rodger
Suez Canal by Valerie Bodden
This is a modern wonders of the world book.
Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats by Nina Simonds
This is a treasury of Chinese holiday tales, activities and recipes.
Go to Sleep, Gecko! retold by Margaret Read MacDonald
A gecko complains about the fireflies at night, but then it is brought to his attention that there was a reason for that and that all things in nature are connected.
Lies and Other Tall Tales adapted by Christopher Myers
The Talking Vegetables retold by Won-Ldy Paye and Margaret H. Lippert
After Spider refuses to help the villagers plant the vegetables, he is in for a surprise when he goes to pick some for himself.
The Stunning Science of Everything by Nick Arnold
This book is described as science with the squishy bits left in.
We Gather Together by Wendy Pfeffer
This book describes the science of the equinox and how harvests have been celebrated by different cultures throughout history.
Mesopotamie by Bonnie Coulter Leech
This is a book about creating and solving word problems while learning about Mesopotamie times.
How High Can A Dinosaur Count? by Valorie Fisher
This book has to do with math throughout. See if you can figure them out!
The Transcontinental Railroad by Therese Shea
Sunny Weather Days by Pam Rosenberg
This is an easy to read book about the sun.
Barnum Brown Dinosaur Hunter by David Sheldon
This book tells the story of Barnum Brown and how he found the biggest carnivore of all ages, T. Rex.
Encyclopedia of Animals by Karen McGhee
Creatures Great and Small by Karen Patkau
This book describes more unusual and captivating creatures.
The Life Cycle of the Salmon by Bobbie Kalman
The Life Cylce of the Emperor Penguin by Bobbie Kalman
Quest for the Tree Kangaroo by Sy Montgomery
The pictures in this book are incredible! This book takes you on a journey to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea.
Saving Manatees by Stephen R. Swinburne
Ancient Thunder by Loe Yerxa
This book has tremendous pictures! It tells a story about wild horses.
Tools by Taro Miura
See if you can figure out who uses the tools in this book.
Go! The Whole World of Transportation
This book takes you on a visual journey to the world of travel from ordinary to the extraordinary.
The International Cookbook for Kids by Matthew Locricchio
Bake it Up by Rose Dunnington
Super Sandwiches byRose Dunnington
Fingernail Art by Thiranut Boonyadhistarn
M is for Masterpiece by David Domeniconi
This author explores work of art while going through the alphabet.
Skyscrapers by Chris Oxlade
Beading (Bracelets, Barrettes, and Beyond) by Thiranut Boonyadhistarn
Look Closer by Caroline Desnoettes
This is a book about art masterpieces through the ages.
Stamping Art by Thiranut Boonyadhistarn
Are You Quite Polite? silly dilly manners songs by Alan Katz and David Catrow
John Madden's Heroes of Football
This is about the history of football.
Girls' Softball (Winning on the Diamond) by Heather E. Schwartz
Extreme Skiing by Kelley MacAulay & Bobbie Kalman
Extreme Wakeboarding by Bobbie Kalman
The Entrance Place of Wonders by Daphne Muse
This is a book of poems of the Harlem Renaissance.
Beware, Take Care by Lilian Moore
There is always something lurking in the spooky-but-fun urban world of these poems.
Harlem a poem by Walter Dean Myers
Where Does Pepper Come From? and Other Fun Facts by Brigitte Raab
Evelyn Cisneros Prima Ballerina by Katherine Krohn
To Go Singing Through the World by Deborah Kogan Ray
This book is about the childhood of Pablo Neruda.
An Apple for Harriet Tubman by Glennette Tilley Turner
A book about Harriet Tubman
Pompeii AD 79 by Vic Parker
This is a book about a city buried by a volcanic eruption.
The Black Death 1347-1350 by Cath Senker
This book is about the plague that spread across Europe.
Nations of the Southeast by Bobbie Kalman
All about Indians of the Southeast
Hidden World of the Aztec by Peter Lourie
The Louisiana Purchase by David Schaffer
Pennsylvania: William Penn and the City of Brotherly Love by Bonnie Hinman
Ancient Inca by Beth Gruber
Archaeology unlocks the secrets of the Inca's past.
Astonishing adventures in the underworld
Mary by Demi
The text is inspired by passages from the Bible.
Passover Around the World by Tami Lehman-Wilzig
Hurrican Katrina by Ellen Rodger
Suez Canal by Valerie Bodden
This is a modern wonders of the world book.
Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats by Nina Simonds
This is a treasury of Chinese holiday tales, activities and recipes.
Go to Sleep, Gecko! retold by Margaret Read MacDonald
A gecko complains about the fireflies at night, but then it is brought to his attention that there was a reason for that and that all things in nature are connected.
Lies and Other Tall Tales adapted by Christopher Myers
The Talking Vegetables retold by Won-Ldy Paye and Margaret H. Lippert
After Spider refuses to help the villagers plant the vegetables, he is in for a surprise when he goes to pick some for himself.
The Stunning Science of Everything by Nick Arnold
This book is described as science with the squishy bits left in.
We Gather Together by Wendy Pfeffer
This book describes the science of the equinox and how harvests have been celebrated by different cultures throughout history.
Mesopotamie by Bonnie Coulter Leech
This is a book about creating and solving word problems while learning about Mesopotamie times.
How High Can A Dinosaur Count? by Valorie Fisher
This book has to do with math throughout. See if you can figure them out!
The Transcontinental Railroad by Therese Shea
Sunny Weather Days by Pam Rosenberg
This is an easy to read book about the sun.
Barnum Brown Dinosaur Hunter by David Sheldon
This book tells the story of Barnum Brown and how he found the biggest carnivore of all ages, T. Rex.
Encyclopedia of Animals by Karen McGhee
Creatures Great and Small by Karen Patkau
This book describes more unusual and captivating creatures.
The Life Cycle of the Salmon by Bobbie Kalman
The Life Cylce of the Emperor Penguin by Bobbie Kalman
Quest for the Tree Kangaroo by Sy Montgomery
The pictures in this book are incredible! This book takes you on a journey to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea.
Saving Manatees by Stephen R. Swinburne
Ancient Thunder by Loe Yerxa
This book has tremendous pictures! It tells a story about wild horses.
Tools by Taro Miura
See if you can figure out who uses the tools in this book.
Go! The Whole World of Transportation
This book takes you on a visual journey to the world of travel from ordinary to the extraordinary.
The International Cookbook for Kids by Matthew Locricchio
Bake it Up by Rose Dunnington
Super Sandwiches byRose Dunnington
Fingernail Art by Thiranut Boonyadhistarn
M is for Masterpiece by David Domeniconi
This author explores work of art while going through the alphabet.
Skyscrapers by Chris Oxlade
Beading (Bracelets, Barrettes, and Beyond) by Thiranut Boonyadhistarn
Look Closer by Caroline Desnoettes
This is a book about art masterpieces through the ages.
Stamping Art by Thiranut Boonyadhistarn
Are You Quite Polite? silly dilly manners songs by Alan Katz and David Catrow
John Madden's Heroes of Football
This is about the history of football.
Girls' Softball (Winning on the Diamond) by Heather E. Schwartz
Extreme Skiing by Kelley MacAulay & Bobbie Kalman
Extreme Wakeboarding by Bobbie Kalman
The Entrance Place of Wonders by Daphne Muse
This is a book of poems of the Harlem Renaissance.
Beware, Take Care by Lilian Moore
There is always something lurking in the spooky-but-fun urban world of these poems.
Harlem a poem by Walter Dean Myers
Where Does Pepper Come From? and Other Fun Facts by Brigitte Raab
Evelyn Cisneros Prima Ballerina by Katherine Krohn
To Go Singing Through the World by Deborah Kogan Ray
This book is about the childhood of Pablo Neruda.
An Apple for Harriet Tubman by Glennette Tilley Turner
A book about Harriet Tubman
Pompeii AD 79 by Vic Parker
This is a book about a city buried by a volcanic eruption.
The Black Death 1347-1350 by Cath Senker
This book is about the plague that spread across Europe.
Nations of the Southeast by Bobbie Kalman
All about Indians of the Southeast
Hidden World of the Aztec by Peter Lourie
The Louisiana Purchase by David Schaffer
Pennsylvania: William Penn and the City of Brotherly Love by Bonnie Hinman
Ancient Inca by Beth Gruber
Archaeology unlocks the secrets of the Inca's past.
Thursday, August 02, 2007
New chapter books ready for check-out
We now the The Mistmantle Chronicles by M. I. McAllister
book 1 Urchin of the Riding Stars
book 2 Urchin and the Heartstone
Grandfather's Dance by Patricia MacLachlan
In the series about Sarah, plain and tall, her daughter Anna gets married and Cassie, the younger sister, feels loved esp. by grandfather.
Jackson Jones and the Curse of the Outlaw Rose by Mary Quattlebaum
Jackson and Reuben take a rose from a graveyard. They believe it is cursed and want to return it.
Larklight by Philip Reeve
Arthur and Myrtle uncover a spidery plot to destroy the solar system.
Bella at Midnight by Diane Stanley
Raised by pheasants, Bella discovers that she is actually the daughter of a knight and finds herself caught up in a terrible plot that will change her life and the kingdom forever.
The Theft & the Miracle by Rebecca Wade
Hannah makes the perfect drawing of an antique carving of theVirgin and Child, but soon after the statue is missing. She is determined to find the statue. Can you figure out who took it?
Home, and Other Big, Fat Lies by Jill Wolfson
Eleven-year-old Termite is a foster child. She is headed for home #12. While there she tries to save the biggest tree in the forest.
The Night of the Burning by Linda Press Wulf
Still sad and frightened after living in Poland through World War I and the Russian Revolution, 12-year-old Devorah and her younger sister travel to South Africa and make a new start.
Have you read the series The Phantom Stallion? Then you won't want to miss the new book about Wild Horse Island by Terri Farley.
book 1 Urchin of the Riding Stars
book 2 Urchin and the Heartstone
Grandfather's Dance by Patricia MacLachlan
In the series about Sarah, plain and tall, her daughter Anna gets married and Cassie, the younger sister, feels loved esp. by grandfather.
Jackson Jones and the Curse of the Outlaw Rose by Mary Quattlebaum
Jackson and Reuben take a rose from a graveyard. They believe it is cursed and want to return it.
Larklight by Philip Reeve
Arthur and Myrtle uncover a spidery plot to destroy the solar system.
Bella at Midnight by Diane Stanley
Raised by pheasants, Bella discovers that she is actually the daughter of a knight and finds herself caught up in a terrible plot that will change her life and the kingdom forever.
The Theft & the Miracle by Rebecca Wade
Hannah makes the perfect drawing of an antique carving of theVirgin and Child, but soon after the statue is missing. She is determined to find the statue. Can you figure out who took it?
Home, and Other Big, Fat Lies by Jill Wolfson
Eleven-year-old Termite is a foster child. She is headed for home #12. While there she tries to save the biggest tree in the forest.
The Night of the Burning by Linda Press Wulf
Still sad and frightened after living in Poland through World War I and the Russian Revolution, 12-year-old Devorah and her younger sister travel to South Africa and make a new start.
Have you read the series The Phantom Stallion? Then you won't want to miss the new book about Wild Horse Island by Terri Farley.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
New chapter books to enjoy
Stompin' at the Savoy by Bebe Moore Campbell
Mindy is very nervous about her dance recital. Then a "magical drum" helps her.
Sardine in Outer Space 2 by Emmanuel Guibert and Joan Sfar
This is a graphic novel where the good guys must stop the bad guys from using a brain-washing machine.
Kampung Boy
This story tells about a boy from birth to manhood growing up on a rubber plantation in Malaysia.
The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich
Seven-year-old Omakayas lives through the summer and winter on an island in 1847.
The Mystery of Cabin Island by Franklin W. Dixon
This is a Hardy Boys book.
Mr. Chickee's Messy Mission by Christopher Paul Curtis
The Detective Club Members and some of their friends go through a mural to chase a gnome, but they only find Mr. Chickee on the other side.
Where Have All the Flowers Gone? by Ellen Emerson White
This is a Dear America book about Molly MacKenzie Flaherty.
Camp Babymouse by Jennifer L. and Matthew Holm
This is volume 6 in the Babymouse series.
Andrew Lost in Unlce Al by J.C. Greenburg
This is volume 16 in the series. An electric fish shrinks the kids to baceria size and they end up being injected into Uncle Al's bloodstream by a mosquito.
Nicholas on Vacation by Rene Goscinny
Nicholas digs a hole at the beach, learns to play miniature golf, and goes on a treausre hunt in this book.
Rosa Farm a barnyard tale by Liz Wu
The geese on the farm play tricks on the small rooster and the rest of the farm animals work together to teach the geese a lesson.
Lucy Rose: Busy Like You Can't Believe by Katy Kelly
Lucy learns that eavesdropping is not a good thing to do. She also worries about her mother dating again after the divorce.
Aram's Choice by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch
This book is based on the recollections of one of the original Georgetown Boys.
Mindy is very nervous about her dance recital. Then a "magical drum" helps her.
Sardine in Outer Space 2 by Emmanuel Guibert and Joan Sfar
This is a graphic novel where the good guys must stop the bad guys from using a brain-washing machine.
Kampung Boy
This story tells about a boy from birth to manhood growing up on a rubber plantation in Malaysia.
The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich
Seven-year-old Omakayas lives through the summer and winter on an island in 1847.
The Mystery of Cabin Island by Franklin W. Dixon
This is a Hardy Boys book.
Mr. Chickee's Messy Mission by Christopher Paul Curtis
The Detective Club Members and some of their friends go through a mural to chase a gnome, but they only find Mr. Chickee on the other side.
Where Have All the Flowers Gone? by Ellen Emerson White
This is a Dear America book about Molly MacKenzie Flaherty.
Camp Babymouse by Jennifer L. and Matthew Holm
This is volume 6 in the Babymouse series.
Andrew Lost in Unlce Al by J.C. Greenburg
This is volume 16 in the series. An electric fish shrinks the kids to baceria size and they end up being injected into Uncle Al's bloodstream by a mosquito.
Nicholas on Vacation by Rene Goscinny
Nicholas digs a hole at the beach, learns to play miniature golf, and goes on a treausre hunt in this book.
Rosa Farm a barnyard tale by Liz Wu
The geese on the farm play tricks on the small rooster and the rest of the farm animals work together to teach the geese a lesson.
Lucy Rose: Busy Like You Can't Believe by Katy Kelly
Lucy learns that eavesdropping is not a good thing to do. She also worries about her mother dating again after the divorce.
Aram's Choice by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch
This book is based on the recollections of one of the original Georgetown Boys.
Who's in the Bathroom? by Jeanne Willis
Why is there such a long line at the bathroom? See who or what is holding up the line?
Tales from Pare la Fontaine by Roslyn Schwartz
This story is about three bugs that travel on their own for just awhile.
How to be a Baby, by Me the Big Sister (and authors Sally Lloyd-Jones and Sue Heap)
A big sister gives her baby sibling lessons in being a baby.
Makayla Cares About Others by Virginia Kroll
Makayla fixes all kind of things. She even tries to mend the neighbor's broken heart.
Omars, Halloween by Maryann Kovalski
Omar is trying to find a scary Halloween costume. He ends up being a silly old ghost with a sheet. See why that ends up being a good costume for him.
Josh by Stephainie Jeffs and Jacqui Thomas
A book about coming to terms with the death of a friend.
Why is there such a long line at the bathroom? See who or what is holding up the line?
Tales from Pare la Fontaine by Roslyn Schwartz
This story is about three bugs that travel on their own for just awhile.
How to be a Baby, by Me the Big Sister (and authors Sally Lloyd-Jones and Sue Heap)
A big sister gives her baby sibling lessons in being a baby.
Makayla Cares About Others by Virginia Kroll
Makayla fixes all kind of things. She even tries to mend the neighbor's broken heart.
Omars, Halloween by Maryann Kovalski
Omar is trying to find a scary Halloween costume. He ends up being a silly old ghost with a sheet. See why that ends up being a good costume for him.
Josh by Stephainie Jeffs and Jacqui Thomas
A book about coming to terms with the death of a friend.
New picture books available
Cock-a-Doodle Quack! Quack! by Ivor Baddiel and Sophie Jubb
Baby rooster learns by trial and error what he must say to wake the creatures on the farm.
Tyson the Terrible by Diane and Christyan Fox
Dinousaurs believe the "boom, boom, boom," they hear is the meanest dinosaur of all coming. They find out that he is just a small dinosaur. But. . .who is he related to?
Elusive Moose by Joan Gannij and Clare Beaton
This book has wonderful illustrations that look like they have been sewn onto fabric. It tells of different animals in the northern lands.
Jenny by Stephanie Jeffs and Jacqui Thomas
This is a story about coming to terms with the death of a sibling.
Baby rooster learns by trial and error what he must say to wake the creatures on the farm.
Tyson the Terrible by Diane and Christyan Fox
Dinousaurs believe the "boom, boom, boom," they hear is the meanest dinosaur of all coming. They find out that he is just a small dinosaur. But. . .who is he related to?
Elusive Moose by Joan Gannij and Clare Beaton
This book has wonderful illustrations that look like they have been sewn onto fabric. It tells of different animals in the northern lands.
Jenny by Stephanie Jeffs and Jacqui Thomas
This is a story about coming to terms with the death of a sibling.
Monday, July 30, 2007
We now have all of the local author, Steven Layne, in our collection ready to be checked out
P is for Princess A Royal Alphabet
This book telling about royalty (real and make-believe) through the alphabet is a great source of information with delightful pictures.
T is for Teachers A School Alphabet
This book is a good source of information with children starting school.
Verses for Moms Heart
Verses for Dad's Heart
This is a book of poetry (or verse) about mothers and fathers.
Love the Baby
This book has delightful pictures and shows how having a new sibling can be hard.
My Brother Dan's Delicious
Eight and a half year old Joey comes home to an empty house. He is afraid of monsters and is telling them that his brother tastes much better than he does. In the end, what is that big giant at the end of the story?
Over Land and Sea
This book is a story about international adoption.
Thomas's Sheep and the Spectacular Science Project
Thomas is going to a new school. He is determined to make the best science project on the solar system and ends up dreaming about it. You can take a tour of the planets in this book.
The Teachers' Night Before Christmas
The Principal's Night Before Christmas
The Preacher's Night Before Christmas
This book telling about royalty (real and make-believe) through the alphabet is a great source of information with delightful pictures.
T is for Teachers A School Alphabet
This book is a good source of information with children starting school.
Verses for Moms Heart
Verses for Dad's Heart
This is a book of poetry (or verse) about mothers and fathers.
Love the Baby
This book has delightful pictures and shows how having a new sibling can be hard.
My Brother Dan's Delicious
Eight and a half year old Joey comes home to an empty house. He is afraid of monsters and is telling them that his brother tastes much better than he does. In the end, what is that big giant at the end of the story?
Over Land and Sea
This book is a story about international adoption.
Thomas's Sheep and the Spectacular Science Project
Thomas is going to a new school. He is determined to make the best science project on the solar system and ends up dreaming about it. You can take a tour of the planets in this book.
The Teachers' Night Before Christmas
The Principal's Night Before Christmas
The Preacher's Night Before Christmas
Friday, July 27, 2007
New fiction books now available:
Minnie and Moo and the Seven Wonders of the World by Denyz Cazet
The two cows try to create seven wonders on the farm, but something may spoil it. What is that creature that wants to spoil the plan?
Hatching Magic by Ann Downer
Eleven-year-old Theodora Oglethorpe may hold the secret to making everything right. Will she be able to?
More Flanimals by Ricky Gervais
You can see crazy creatures in this book!
Tomorrow the Riveer by Dianne E. Gray
Set in 1896, 14 year old Megan joins her sister and family on a steamboat for the summer. On this journey Megan realizes what her "true calling" is.
The Road to Paris by Nikki Grimes
Paris is shuffled from foster home to foster home with her little brother. They are split into two different homes and Paris is miserable until she learns that this new family is accepting and loving. But, she will have to make a life-changing decision. Will she make the right one?
Stinky City by Richard W. Jennings
A neighbor, Leigh Ann, tries to keep Cade out of trouble when he gets involved in animal rights.
Alabama Moon b Watt Key
This is a story of a young boy who understand absolutely everything about the wilderness, but has much to learn about humanity, love, and friendship.
Rules by Cynthia Lord
Catherine is frustrated with life because her brother is autistic. Then she becomes friends with a paraplegic. She wonders what a "normal" life is like.
Minnie and Moo and the Seven Wonders of the World by Denyz Cazet
The two cows try to create seven wonders on the farm, but something may spoil it. What is that creature that wants to spoil the plan?
Hatching Magic by Ann Downer
Eleven-year-old Theodora Oglethorpe may hold the secret to making everything right. Will she be able to?
More Flanimals by Ricky Gervais
You can see crazy creatures in this book!
Tomorrow the Riveer by Dianne E. Gray
Set in 1896, 14 year old Megan joins her sister and family on a steamboat for the summer. On this journey Megan realizes what her "true calling" is.
The Road to Paris by Nikki Grimes
Paris is shuffled from foster home to foster home with her little brother. They are split into two different homes and Paris is miserable until she learns that this new family is accepting and loving. But, she will have to make a life-changing decision. Will she make the right one?
Stinky City by Richard W. Jennings
A neighbor, Leigh Ann, tries to keep Cade out of trouble when he gets involved in animal rights.
Alabama Moon b Watt Key
This is a story of a young boy who understand absolutely everything about the wilderness, but has much to learn about humanity, love, and friendship.
Rules by Cynthia Lord
Catherine is frustrated with life because her brother is autistic. Then she becomes friends with a paraplegic. She wonders what a "normal" life is like.
We have one new non-fiction book available for check out:
To Dance a memoir by Siena Cherson Siegel
This is a graphic novel about a young dancer's beginnings and beyond.
We have 4 new beginner books:
Bones and the Dinosaur Mystery by David A. Adler
Young Cam Jansen and the New Girl Mystery by David A. Adler
Pish and Posh Wish for Fairy Wings by Barbara Bottner
Iris and Walter and the Field Trip by Elissa Haden Guest
To Dance a memoir by Siena Cherson Siegel
This is a graphic novel about a young dancer's beginnings and beyond.
We have 4 new beginner books:
Bones and the Dinosaur Mystery by David A. Adler
Young Cam Jansen and the New Girl Mystery by David A. Adler
Pish and Posh Wish for Fairy Wings by Barbara Bottner
Iris and Walter and the Field Trip by Elissa Haden Guest
Saturday, July 21, 2007
New non-fiction titles ready to be checked out
He Is Alive! by Helan Haidle
This is a picture book on the Last Week of Jesus' Life and His Resurrection
Hurricanes by Michael and Mary B. Woods
Legends or Lies by Gary L. Blackwood
This is an Unsolved History series book describing several legends that have intrigued people for years.
How Many Hippos by Muff Singer
This split-paged book allows the reader to mix and match objects and activities. They can create stories while learning to count.
Snowy Weather Days by Katie Marsico
This is an easy to read book about snow.
Rocks by Sally M. Walker
This is an Early Bird Earth Science book.
Fossils by Sally M. Walker
This is an Early Bird Earth Science book.
Jurassic Poop What Dinousaurs (and Others Left Behind) by Jacob Berkowitz
Self-explanitory!
There are 5 new books from the series World of Plants by John Farndon
Stems
Roots
Leaves
Seeds
Flowers
Water Habitats by Bobbie Kalman
Discusses habitats in oceans, reefs, lakes, ponds, rivers, and swamps
There are 2 new books from the series Oceans Alive by Ann Herriges
Sea Stars
Octopuses
There are 2 new books from the World Almanac Library of the Animal Kingdom series by Sarah Wilkes
Amphibians
Insects
My Mother is a Doctor by Charnan Simon
This easy to read book tell about doctors.
There are 4 new titles in the Pet Pal series by Julia Barnes
Pet Dogs
Pet Cats
Pet Rabbits
Pet Guinea Pigs
Kizzy by Chris Williams
This is an incredible book describing how a dog sits and listens to people read. These people are either embarassed to read or have some kind of medical condition. What a great idea to help readers of all ages!!
There are 3 new books about playing instruments from the Info Search series:
Should I Play the Flute? by Nicola Barber
Should I Play the Guitar? by Richard Spilsbury
Should I Play the Drums? by Tom Crask
My First Ballet Book by Kate Castle
Competitive Basketball for Girls by Elizabeth Gettelman
Good Sports by Jack Prelutsky
Rhymes about running, jumping, throwing, and more
Enigmatic Events by Gary L. Blackwood (another unsolved history book)
This book explores events that have baffled scientists for years.
Debatable Deaths by Gary L. Blackwood (another unsolved history book)
This book explores the deaths of various historical figures.
Eva Peron First Lady of the People by Kremena Spengler
Diego Rivera Artist of Mexico by Lila and Rick Guzman
Harriet Tubman, Secret Agent by Thomas B. Allen
Gladiators by Michael Martin
Describes the history, weapons, and way of life of Roman gladiators
This is a picture book on the Last Week of Jesus' Life and His Resurrection
Hurricanes by Michael and Mary B. Woods
Legends or Lies by Gary L. Blackwood
This is an Unsolved History series book describing several legends that have intrigued people for years.
How Many Hippos by Muff Singer
This split-paged book allows the reader to mix and match objects and activities. They can create stories while learning to count.
Snowy Weather Days by Katie Marsico
This is an easy to read book about snow.
Rocks by Sally M. Walker
This is an Early Bird Earth Science book.
Fossils by Sally M. Walker
This is an Early Bird Earth Science book.
Jurassic Poop What Dinousaurs (and Others Left Behind) by Jacob Berkowitz
Self-explanitory!
There are 5 new books from the series World of Plants by John Farndon
Stems
Roots
Leaves
Seeds
Flowers
Water Habitats by Bobbie Kalman
Discusses habitats in oceans, reefs, lakes, ponds, rivers, and swamps
There are 2 new books from the series Oceans Alive by Ann Herriges
Sea Stars
Octopuses
There are 2 new books from the World Almanac Library of the Animal Kingdom series by Sarah Wilkes
Amphibians
Insects
My Mother is a Doctor by Charnan Simon
This easy to read book tell about doctors.
There are 4 new titles in the Pet Pal series by Julia Barnes
Pet Dogs
Pet Cats
Pet Rabbits
Pet Guinea Pigs
Kizzy by Chris Williams
This is an incredible book describing how a dog sits and listens to people read. These people are either embarassed to read or have some kind of medical condition. What a great idea to help readers of all ages!!
There are 3 new books about playing instruments from the Info Search series:
Should I Play the Flute? by Nicola Barber
Should I Play the Guitar? by Richard Spilsbury
Should I Play the Drums? by Tom Crask
My First Ballet Book by Kate Castle
Competitive Basketball for Girls by Elizabeth Gettelman
Good Sports by Jack Prelutsky
Rhymes about running, jumping, throwing, and more
Enigmatic Events by Gary L. Blackwood (another unsolved history book)
This book explores events that have baffled scientists for years.
Debatable Deaths by Gary L. Blackwood (another unsolved history book)
This book explores the deaths of various historical figures.
Eva Peron First Lady of the People by Kremena Spengler
Diego Rivera Artist of Mexico by Lila and Rick Guzman
Harriet Tubman, Secret Agent by Thomas B. Allen
Gladiators by Michael Martin
Describes the history, weapons, and way of life of Roman gladiators
Thursday, July 19, 2007
New chapter books
Here is a two-book series called little fur
volume 1 - The Legend Begins
volume 2 - A Fox Called Sorrow
Heart to Heart with Mallory by Laurie Friedman
See the exciting things that happen with Mallory as she writes in her diary.
Dirty Magic by Carol Hughes
The Legend of Zoey by Candie Moonshower
Zoey travels back in time to meet Prudence and they discover how the people survive in the New Madrid earthquakes and floods.
Emlyn's Moon by Jenny Nimmo
Why are Gwyn and Nia drawn to Emlyn Llewelyn? Is it because he says his mom lives in the moon?
Fairy Realm: Enter the Realm by Emily Rodda
This book contains the first three books in the Fairy Realm series in which Jessie discovers the magical Realm and has many adventures.
The Book of One Hundred Truths by Julie Schumacher
Theodora lists one hundred truths she discovers while babysitting her younger cousins.
The Raven League by Alex Simmons and Bill McCay
Sherlock Holmes is nowhere to be found. Can the Raven League crack the case without him?
Hugo Pepper by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell
This is a far-flung adventure book.
The Friskative Dog by Susan Straight
Sharon's father has disappeared and she tries to cope with her feelings through the love of a stuffed dog her father gave her.
Barkbelly by Cat Weatherill
A wooden boy being raised by a human family sets out to find his real family. Will he be successful?
volume 1 - The Legend Begins
volume 2 - A Fox Called Sorrow
Heart to Heart with Mallory by Laurie Friedman
See the exciting things that happen with Mallory as she writes in her diary.
Dirty Magic by Carol Hughes
The Legend of Zoey by Candie Moonshower
Zoey travels back in time to meet Prudence and they discover how the people survive in the New Madrid earthquakes and floods.
Emlyn's Moon by Jenny Nimmo
Why are Gwyn and Nia drawn to Emlyn Llewelyn? Is it because he says his mom lives in the moon?
Fairy Realm: Enter the Realm by Emily Rodda
This book contains the first three books in the Fairy Realm series in which Jessie discovers the magical Realm and has many adventures.
The Book of One Hundred Truths by Julie Schumacher
Theodora lists one hundred truths she discovers while babysitting her younger cousins.
The Raven League by Alex Simmons and Bill McCay
Sherlock Holmes is nowhere to be found. Can the Raven League crack the case without him?
Hugo Pepper by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell
This is a far-flung adventure book.
The Friskative Dog by Susan Straight
Sharon's father has disappeared and she tries to cope with her feelings through the love of a stuffed dog her father gave her.
Barkbelly by Cat Weatherill
A wooden boy being raised by a human family sets out to find his real family. Will he be successful?
New picture books
Edwardo The Horriblest Boy in the Whole Wide World by John Burningham
When Edwardo does something a little bit bad, he is told he is really bad and soon his behavior is awful. Then when he does something good and gets compliments, his behavior improves.
Big Pig by Malachy Doyle & John Bendall-Brunello
Big pig is supposed to stay outside now since he has grown up but his owner ends up letting him stay in the house. Can you guess why?
The Ladder by Halfdan Rasmussen (translated by Marilyn Nelson)
This is a poetic picture book about characters climbing a ladder. See what happens when the ladder moves.
Ears by Daniel Nunn
Tells all about ears on animals
Eyes by Daniel Nunn
Tells all about eyes on animals
Firefighter Tom to the Rescue by Charnan Simon
A magic door to learning series book about firefighters
Lewis the Librarian by Charnan Simon
A magic door to learning series book about librarians
When Edwardo does something a little bit bad, he is told he is really bad and soon his behavior is awful. Then when he does something good and gets compliments, his behavior improves.
Big Pig by Malachy Doyle & John Bendall-Brunello
Big pig is supposed to stay outside now since he has grown up but his owner ends up letting him stay in the house. Can you guess why?
The Ladder by Halfdan Rasmussen (translated by Marilyn Nelson)
This is a poetic picture book about characters climbing a ladder. See what happens when the ladder moves.
Ears by Daniel Nunn
Tells all about ears on animals
Eyes by Daniel Nunn
Tells all about eyes on animals
Firefighter Tom to the Rescue by Charnan Simon
A magic door to learning series book about firefighters
Lewis the Librarian by Charnan Simon
A magic door to learning series book about librarians
Thursday, July 12, 2007
More new non-fiction available to check out
Walking the Earth by Tricia Andryszewski (j 304.8 And)
The history of human migration
Why do Families Break Up? by Jane Bingham (j 306.98 Bin)
A book in the series of exploring tough issues
Exploratopia by Pat Murphy (j 507.8 Mur)
This is a great book with experiments and explorations for curious minds in science.
Multiplication on the Farm by Jennifer Rozines Roy (j 513.213 Roy)
This book shows how math is used on a farm and how important math can be.
Did a Dinosaur Drink This Water? by Robert E. Wells (j 551.48 Wel)
This is a very informative book about the water cycle.
Weather by Eduardo Banqueri (j 551.5 Ban)
A field guide book
Wild Weather Days by Katie Marsico (j 551.55 Mar)
This is an easy to read book about weather.
Rainforest Food Chains by Bobbie Kalman (j 577.34 Alo)
Savanna Food Chains by Bobbie Kalman (j 577.4816 Kal)
Austrailian Outback Food Chains by Bobbie Kalman (j 577.54 Kal)
Wetland Food Chains by Bobbie Kalman (j 577.68 Kal)
The Life Cycle of a Crayfish by Bobbie Kalman (j 595.3 Kal)
Everyday Insects by Bobbie Kalman (j 595.7 Kal)
Birds by Maria Angels Julivert (j 598 Jul)
A field guide book
The Life Cycle of a Beaver by Bobbie Kalman (j 599.37 Kal)
My First Horse and Pony Care Book by Judith Draper (j 636.1 Dra)
Dogs: How to Choose and Care for a Dog by Laura S. Jeffrey (j 636.7 Jef)
An American Humane Pet Care Library series book
Cats: How to Choose and Care for a Cat by Laura S. Jeffrey (j 636.8 Jef)
An American Humane Pet Care Library series book
Caring for Your Hamster by Adele Richardson (j 636.9356 Ric)
An easy to read first facts book
Caring for Your Hermit Crab by Adele Richardson (j 639 Ric)
An easy to read first facts book
Caring for Your Fish by Adele Richardson (j 639.34 Ric)
An easy to read first facts book
Midwest by Joyce Libal (641.5977 Lib)
An American Regional Cooking Library book on culture, tradition, and history
Stuff to Hold Your Stuff by Ellen Warwick (j 646.48 War)
Things to make
Eiffel Tower by Nate LeBoutillier (j 725.97 LeB)
Another Modern Wonders of the World book
Step-by-Step Crafts for Winter by Kathy Ross (j 745.5 Ros)
African-American Crafts Kids Can Do! by Carol Gnojewski (j 745.5089 Gno)
Quick Knits by Judy Ann Sadler (j 746.432 Sad)
My Basketball Book by Gail Gibbons (j 796.323 Gib)
Basketball by John Hareas (j 796.323 Har)
an Eyewitness series book
The Chicago Cubs by Mark Stewart (j 796.357 Ste)
The Chicago White Sox by Mark Stewart (j 796.357 Ste)
Perplexing People by Gary L. Blackwood (j 920 Bla)
The people in this book convinced others that they were someone besides who they really were.
Sam Houston by Susan Sales and William H. Harkins (j 921 Houston)
Peyton Manning Leader on and off the Field by Tim Polzer (j 921 Manning)
The Adventurous Life of Myles Standish by Cheryl Harness (j 921 Standish)
The Tragic Tale of Narcissa Whitman by Cheryl Harness (j 921 Whitman)
The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis by Marc Tyler Nobleman (j 940.54 Nob)
Ninja by Jason Glaser (j 952 Gla)
Describes the history, weapons, and way of life of Ninjas
Samurai by Caroline Leavitt (j 952 Lea)
Describes the history, weapons, and way of life of the Samurai
The Powhatan by Tracey Boraas (j 970.1 Bor)
Describes the history of the Powhatan people
1607: a new look at Jamestown by Karen E. Lange (j 973.21 Lan)
Delaware 1638-1776 by Karen Hossell (j 975.1 Hos)
All about the state of Delaware
The Capitol by Terry Allan Hicks (j 975.3 Hic)
An easy to read book
New Beginnings by Daniel Rosen (j 975.5 Ros)
A book about Jamestown and the Virginia Colony 1607-1699
California by Robin Doak (j 979.4 Doa)
All about the state of California
New Spanish books:
Elmo's Big Word Book
Richard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever
Que locura por la lectura
Los White Sox de Chicago
The history of human migration
Why do Families Break Up? by Jane Bingham (j 306.98 Bin)
A book in the series of exploring tough issues
Exploratopia by Pat Murphy (j 507.8 Mur)
This is a great book with experiments and explorations for curious minds in science.
Multiplication on the Farm by Jennifer Rozines Roy (j 513.213 Roy)
This book shows how math is used on a farm and how important math can be.
Did a Dinosaur Drink This Water? by Robert E. Wells (j 551.48 Wel)
This is a very informative book about the water cycle.
Weather by Eduardo Banqueri (j 551.5 Ban)
A field guide book
Wild Weather Days by Katie Marsico (j 551.55 Mar)
This is an easy to read book about weather.
Rainforest Food Chains by Bobbie Kalman (j 577.34 Alo)
Savanna Food Chains by Bobbie Kalman (j 577.4816 Kal)
Austrailian Outback Food Chains by Bobbie Kalman (j 577.54 Kal)
Wetland Food Chains by Bobbie Kalman (j 577.68 Kal)
The Life Cycle of a Crayfish by Bobbie Kalman (j 595.3 Kal)
Everyday Insects by Bobbie Kalman (j 595.7 Kal)
Birds by Maria Angels Julivert (j 598 Jul)
A field guide book
The Life Cycle of a Beaver by Bobbie Kalman (j 599.37 Kal)
My First Horse and Pony Care Book by Judith Draper (j 636.1 Dra)
Dogs: How to Choose and Care for a Dog by Laura S. Jeffrey (j 636.7 Jef)
An American Humane Pet Care Library series book
Cats: How to Choose and Care for a Cat by Laura S. Jeffrey (j 636.8 Jef)
An American Humane Pet Care Library series book
Caring for Your Hamster by Adele Richardson (j 636.9356 Ric)
An easy to read first facts book
Caring for Your Hermit Crab by Adele Richardson (j 639 Ric)
An easy to read first facts book
Caring for Your Fish by Adele Richardson (j 639.34 Ric)
An easy to read first facts book
Midwest by Joyce Libal (641.5977 Lib)
An American Regional Cooking Library book on culture, tradition, and history
Stuff to Hold Your Stuff by Ellen Warwick (j 646.48 War)
Things to make
Eiffel Tower by Nate LeBoutillier (j 725.97 LeB)
Another Modern Wonders of the World book
Step-by-Step Crafts for Winter by Kathy Ross (j 745.5 Ros)
African-American Crafts Kids Can Do! by Carol Gnojewski (j 745.5089 Gno)
Quick Knits by Judy Ann Sadler (j 746.432 Sad)
My Basketball Book by Gail Gibbons (j 796.323 Gib)
Basketball by John Hareas (j 796.323 Har)
an Eyewitness series book
The Chicago Cubs by Mark Stewart (j 796.357 Ste)
The Chicago White Sox by Mark Stewart (j 796.357 Ste)
Perplexing People by Gary L. Blackwood (j 920 Bla)
The people in this book convinced others that they were someone besides who they really were.
Sam Houston by Susan Sales and William H. Harkins (j 921 Houston)
Peyton Manning Leader on and off the Field by Tim Polzer (j 921 Manning)
The Adventurous Life of Myles Standish by Cheryl Harness (j 921 Standish)
The Tragic Tale of Narcissa Whitman by Cheryl Harness (j 921 Whitman)
The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis by Marc Tyler Nobleman (j 940.54 Nob)
Ninja by Jason Glaser (j 952 Gla)
Describes the history, weapons, and way of life of Ninjas
Samurai by Caroline Leavitt (j 952 Lea)
Describes the history, weapons, and way of life of the Samurai
The Powhatan by Tracey Boraas (j 970.1 Bor)
Describes the history of the Powhatan people
1607: a new look at Jamestown by Karen E. Lange (j 973.21 Lan)
Delaware 1638-1776 by Karen Hossell (j 975.1 Hos)
All about the state of Delaware
The Capitol by Terry Allan Hicks (j 975.3 Hic)
An easy to read book
New Beginnings by Daniel Rosen (j 975.5 Ros)
A book about Jamestown and the Virginia Colony 1607-1699
California by Robin Doak (j 979.4 Doa)
All about the state of California
New Spanish books:
Elmo's Big Word Book
Richard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever
Que locura por la lectura
Los White Sox de Chicago
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
More new picture books available to check out
Fish for the Grand Lady by Colin Bootman
Two boys go fishing to catch enough fish for grandmother to cook. See what happens while they try to fish.
Minnie and Moo and the Thanksgiving Tree by Denys Cazet
Another great adventure with Minnie and Moo! All the animals want these cow friends to hide them so they aren't Thanksgiving dinner.
Three Names of Me by Mary Cummings
This girl adopted from China has 3 special names. One name was given by her birth mother, one by the orphanage she was in, and one by her adopted American parents.
Ella Sets the Stage by Carmela D'Amico
How will Ella the elephant participate in the talent show?
Whoosh Went the Wind! by Sally Derby
A little boy is late for school and the reasons he gives his teacher are quite hard to believe (until the end).
The Adventures of Max and Pinky Best Buds by Maxwell Eaton III
Saturday is adventure day for these best friends. One day Pinkey doesn't show up. Where could he be?
Whoopi's Big Book of Manners by Whoopi Goldberg
This is a fun book to teach manners! You just have to read it!
Duck, Duck, Goose by Tad Hills
Is winning what's important in a friendship? Find out with Duck and Goose.
Chickens to the Rescue by John Himmelman
Mishaps happen on the farm every day and the chickens help out. See the incredible things they can do.
When Daddy's Truck Picks Me Up by Jana Novothy Hunter
A boy is excited about his daddy picking him up after school. What causes dad to be late?
I Am Pangoo the Penguin by Satomi Ichikawa
Pangoo runs away when he feels neglected by his boy. Where does run? Is he found?
Two new books by Virginia Kroll from The Way I Act book series
Cristina Keeps a Promise and
Good Neighbor Nicholas
Up by Jim LaMarche
Daniel feels left out because he's small and can't do things that others are doing. What extraordinary talent helps solve a problem?
Batter Up Wombat by Helen Lester
See how this wombat saves the baseball team!
Tickle The Duck by Ethan Long
This duck doesn't like to be tickled, or does he?
Brave Bitsy and the Bear by Angela McAllister
A toy rabbit and a woodland bear become friends and help each other during the winter. This is a very sweet story!
Across the Alley by Richard Michelson
Abe, who is Jewish, and Willie, who is black, have a hidden friendship. Will their friendship eventually be uncovered?
See You Later, Mom! by Jennifer Northway
William is going to preschool. Mom stays with him for the first few days. But a friendship makes him finally feel secure, so Mom can leave and come back later.
The Best Mouse Cookie by Laura Numeroff
Mouse makes cookies and shares them with a friend.
Ballet Sisters - The Duckling and the Swan by Jan Ormerod
Sylvie and her sister dance their way through many adventures.
The True Story of Stellina by Matteo Pericoli
A true story of a baby bird found in the busy city and cared for by a special lady.
Tree Ring Circus by Adam Rex
A tree becomes a hiding place for many different (some crazy) things.
Don't Touch My Hat by James Rumford
A sheriff fights crime with the help of his ten gallon hat.
Dragon Dancing by Carole Lexa Schaefer
Toolbox Twins by Lola M. Schaefer
A dad and his son make and fix things together.
The Goodnight Train by June Sobel
This train takes an imaginary trip to Dreamland Station.
Tubby the Tuba by Paul Tripp
This book shows that many instruments can play melodies, even a tuba.
Corgiville Fair by Tasha Tudor
This story tells about a hometown fair.
The Biggest Parade by Elizabeth Winthrop
Harvey plans the town's parade but he gets so many people involved there is a problem. What could that problem be?
There Was a Little Girl, She Had a Little Curl by Harriet Ziefert
Isabel was good all day until she decides to cut off her curl. See what happens!
I Will Hold You 'til You Sleep by Linda Zuckerman
A parent expresses love for a child.
Two boys go fishing to catch enough fish for grandmother to cook. See what happens while they try to fish.
Minnie and Moo and the Thanksgiving Tree by Denys Cazet
Another great adventure with Minnie and Moo! All the animals want these cow friends to hide them so they aren't Thanksgiving dinner.
Three Names of Me by Mary Cummings
This girl adopted from China has 3 special names. One name was given by her birth mother, one by the orphanage she was in, and one by her adopted American parents.
Ella Sets the Stage by Carmela D'Amico
How will Ella the elephant participate in the talent show?
Whoosh Went the Wind! by Sally Derby
A little boy is late for school and the reasons he gives his teacher are quite hard to believe (until the end).
The Adventures of Max and Pinky Best Buds by Maxwell Eaton III
Saturday is adventure day for these best friends. One day Pinkey doesn't show up. Where could he be?
Whoopi's Big Book of Manners by Whoopi Goldberg
This is a fun book to teach manners! You just have to read it!
Duck, Duck, Goose by Tad Hills
Is winning what's important in a friendship? Find out with Duck and Goose.
Chickens to the Rescue by John Himmelman
Mishaps happen on the farm every day and the chickens help out. See the incredible things they can do.
When Daddy's Truck Picks Me Up by Jana Novothy Hunter
A boy is excited about his daddy picking him up after school. What causes dad to be late?
I Am Pangoo the Penguin by Satomi Ichikawa
Pangoo runs away when he feels neglected by his boy. Where does run? Is he found?
Two new books by Virginia Kroll from The Way I Act book series
Cristina Keeps a Promise and
Good Neighbor Nicholas
Up by Jim LaMarche
Daniel feels left out because he's small and can't do things that others are doing. What extraordinary talent helps solve a problem?
Batter Up Wombat by Helen Lester
See how this wombat saves the baseball team!
Tickle The Duck by Ethan Long
This duck doesn't like to be tickled, or does he?
Brave Bitsy and the Bear by Angela McAllister
A toy rabbit and a woodland bear become friends and help each other during the winter. This is a very sweet story!
Across the Alley by Richard Michelson
Abe, who is Jewish, and Willie, who is black, have a hidden friendship. Will their friendship eventually be uncovered?
See You Later, Mom! by Jennifer Northway
William is going to preschool. Mom stays with him for the first few days. But a friendship makes him finally feel secure, so Mom can leave and come back later.
The Best Mouse Cookie by Laura Numeroff
Mouse makes cookies and shares them with a friend.
Ballet Sisters - The Duckling and the Swan by Jan Ormerod
Sylvie and her sister dance their way through many adventures.
The True Story of Stellina by Matteo Pericoli
A true story of a baby bird found in the busy city and cared for by a special lady.
Tree Ring Circus by Adam Rex
A tree becomes a hiding place for many different (some crazy) things.
Don't Touch My Hat by James Rumford
A sheriff fights crime with the help of his ten gallon hat.
Dragon Dancing by Carole Lexa Schaefer
Toolbox Twins by Lola M. Schaefer
A dad and his son make and fix things together.
The Goodnight Train by June Sobel
This train takes an imaginary trip to Dreamland Station.
Tubby the Tuba by Paul Tripp
This book shows that many instruments can play melodies, even a tuba.
Corgiville Fair by Tasha Tudor
This story tells about a hometown fair.
The Biggest Parade by Elizabeth Winthrop
Harvey plans the town's parade but he gets so many people involved there is a problem. What could that problem be?
There Was a Little Girl, She Had a Little Curl by Harriet Ziefert
Isabel was good all day until she decides to cut off her curl. See what happens!
I Will Hold You 'til You Sleep by Linda Zuckerman
A parent expresses love for a child.
Two more beginner books available to check out
Easy words to read books by Phil Roxbee Cox
Frog on a Log and
Goose on the Loose
Frog on a Log and
Goose on the Loose
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
New beginner books
Bones and the Birthday Mystery by David A. Adler
In this mystery, Bones must find the whereabouts of his grandfather's birthday present.
Young Cam Jansen and the Spotted Cat Mystery by David A. Adler
There's a cat in the classroom. Help Cam and Eric find out where the cat belongs.
The Shrunken Head by Denys Cazet
Barney has the chickenpox. Grandpa tries to help "the itch" by telling him a tall tale about a shrinking head!
Minnie and Moo The Night of the Living Bed by Denys Cazet
Another adventure with Minnie and Moo about a runaway bed on Halloween night.
Iris and Walter and Cousin Howie by Elissa Haden Guest
Iris is excited about cousin Howie coming, but is disappointed when he's not quite like she imagined.
Ruby's Perfect Day by Susan Hill
Does a perfect day have to be spent with friends or can you be alone? Find out what Ruby thinks.
No Sword Fighting in the House by Susanna Leonard Hill
Oh no! Art and Lance flatten their mother's flowers right before a daffodil contest? What will happen to them?
Annie and Snowball and the Dress-up Birthday by Cynthia Rylant
This is another story with Henry and Mudge. They are invited to a birthday party at Annie's house. See who gets the surprise!
In this mystery, Bones must find the whereabouts of his grandfather's birthday present.
Young Cam Jansen and the Spotted Cat Mystery by David A. Adler
There's a cat in the classroom. Help Cam and Eric find out where the cat belongs.
The Shrunken Head by Denys Cazet
Barney has the chickenpox. Grandpa tries to help "the itch" by telling him a tall tale about a shrinking head!
Minnie and Moo The Night of the Living Bed by Denys Cazet
Another adventure with Minnie and Moo about a runaway bed on Halloween night.
Iris and Walter and Cousin Howie by Elissa Haden Guest
Iris is excited about cousin Howie coming, but is disappointed when he's not quite like she imagined.
Ruby's Perfect Day by Susan Hill
Does a perfect day have to be spent with friends or can you be alone? Find out what Ruby thinks.
No Sword Fighting in the House by Susanna Leonard Hill
Oh no! Art and Lance flatten their mother's flowers right before a daffodil contest? What will happen to them?
Annie and Snowball and the Dress-up Birthday by Cynthia Rylant
This is another story with Henry and Mudge. They are invited to a birthday party at Annie's house. See who gets the surprise!
New non-fiction books
Can You Feel the Force? by Richard Hammond (j 530 Ham)
Read this book to see how physics works in the kitchen, in the bathroom, in the car, and even in you!
The Story of Salt by Mark Kurlansky (j 533.63 Kur)
Salt is the only rock we eat. Find out how it has changed our world.
Frog Heaven Ecology of a Vernal Pool by Doug Wechsler (j 577.636 Wec)
With fantastic photographs this book shows the ecology of a special pond called a vernal pool. It includes frogs, salamanders, and other pond animals.
Happy Birthday to Whooo? A Baby Animal Riddle Book by Doris Fisher (j 591.39 Fis)
Which babies are born with fur or feathers? Which baby is born with 100 brothers or sisters or is the only one? Find out the answers to these and many more in this book!
Fairy Tale Feasts retold by Jane Yolen and recipes by Heidi E. Y. Stemple (j 641.5 Yol)
This is a literary cookbook for young readers and eaters with stories and recipes.
Dizzy by Jonah Winter (j 921 Gillespie)
Do you know what instrument Dizzy Gillespie played?
Free at Last! Stories and Songs of Emancipation by Doreen Rappaport (j 973.0496 Rap)
This book describes the experiences of African Americans in the South.
Read this book to see how physics works in the kitchen, in the bathroom, in the car, and even in you!
The Story of Salt by Mark Kurlansky (j 533.63 Kur)
Salt is the only rock we eat. Find out how it has changed our world.
Frog Heaven Ecology of a Vernal Pool by Doug Wechsler (j 577.636 Wec)
With fantastic photographs this book shows the ecology of a special pond called a vernal pool. It includes frogs, salamanders, and other pond animals.
Happy Birthday to Whooo? A Baby Animal Riddle Book by Doris Fisher (j 591.39 Fis)
Which babies are born with fur or feathers? Which baby is born with 100 brothers or sisters or is the only one? Find out the answers to these and many more in this book!
Fairy Tale Feasts retold by Jane Yolen and recipes by Heidi E. Y. Stemple (j 641.5 Yol)
This is a literary cookbook for young readers and eaters with stories and recipes.
Dizzy by Jonah Winter (j 921 Gillespie)
Do you know what instrument Dizzy Gillespie played?
Free at Last! Stories and Songs of Emancipation by Doreen Rappaport (j 973.0496 Rap)
This book describes the experiences of African Americans in the South.
New fiction books
Book One of the series The Shield, Sword, and Crown
Shield of Stars by Hilari Bell
A 14 year old boy, who used to be a pickpocket, has to find a way to save the man who helped him overcome this problem. He has to find a notorious bandit who might help.
Flanimals by Ricky Gervais
What is a mernimbler, a munge fuddler, or a sprog?
Martin Bridge Sound the Alarm! by Jessica Scott Kerrin
When Martin and Stuart find a full-scale model of their space hero's rocket in the toy store, they climb in and take a ride. But after landing they find the toy store is closed and there is no way out.
Rufus the Scrub Does Not Wear a Tutu by Jamie McEwan
Rufus is involved in football and ballet. He gets teased, but ballet just may save the football season.
The Mailbox by Audrey Shafer
Twelve year old Gabe tries to hide his uncle's death, but he's not prepared for what happens when this secret is discovered. What is that secret?
Sheep and Goat by Marleen Westera
These two animals experience jealousy, fear, friendship, happiness and freedom. They realize just how important they are to each other.
Shield of Stars by Hilari Bell
A 14 year old boy, who used to be a pickpocket, has to find a way to save the man who helped him overcome this problem. He has to find a notorious bandit who might help.
Flanimals by Ricky Gervais
What is a mernimbler, a munge fuddler, or a sprog?
Martin Bridge Sound the Alarm! by Jessica Scott Kerrin
When Martin and Stuart find a full-scale model of their space hero's rocket in the toy store, they climb in and take a ride. But after landing they find the toy store is closed and there is no way out.
Rufus the Scrub Does Not Wear a Tutu by Jamie McEwan
Rufus is involved in football and ballet. He gets teased, but ballet just may save the football season.
The Mailbox by Audrey Shafer
Twelve year old Gabe tries to hide his uncle's death, but he's not prepared for what happens when this secret is discovered. What is that secret?
Sheep and Goat by Marleen Westera
These two animals experience jealousy, fear, friendship, happiness and freedom. They realize just how important they are to each other.
Monday, July 09, 2007
Melchior Marionettes
Remember the Melchior Marionettes will be at the library on Tuesday July 31 at 7:00pm.
Be ready to have a great time.
Be ready to have a great time.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
John Smith Escapes Again by Rosalyn Schanzer
This book is about the heroics of John Smith.
The Inside & Out Guide to Animals by Anita Ganeri
This book shows the how the inside and outside of animals look.
Green Eggs and Ham Cookbook by Dr. Seuss
Digital Technology by Chris Woodford
This is an informative book about technology.
Classification by Holly Wallace
Backyard Habitats by Bobbie Kalman
This is a book all about habitats.
El Cuerpo Humano by Anita Ganeri
A Spanish book
Faraway Farm by Ian Whybrow
This is a rhyming book that has children find certain things on a page.
The Bunnies are not in Their Beds by Marisabina Russo
These bunnies would rather play than sleep.
Aliens are Coming! by Meghan McCarthy
The true account of the 1938 War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast
Cadenas Alimentarias de la Costa Marina by Bobbie Kalman
Golden Gate Bridge by Jennifer Fandel
This is a book about another modern wonder of the world.
The Magic School Bus and the Science Fair Expedition by Joanna Cole & Bruce Degen
Native North American Foods and Recipes by Bobbie Kalman
Nematodes, Leeches & Other Worms by Steve Parker
Native North American Wisdom and Gifts by Bobbie Kalman
No, Tito, No! or No, No, Titus! by Claire Masurel
This book has Spanish on the top of the page and English on the bottom.
Snails, Shellfish & Other Mollusks by Daniel Gilpin
Pick Me Up (Stuff You Need to Know) created by David Roberts
This book has a lot of "stuff" in it you may want to know.
Pirateology (The Sea Journal of Captain William Lubber)
A historical book showing many pirate things.
This book is about the heroics of John Smith.
The Inside & Out Guide to Animals by Anita Ganeri
This book shows the how the inside and outside of animals look.
Green Eggs and Ham Cookbook by Dr. Seuss
Digital Technology by Chris Woodford
This is an informative book about technology.
Classification by Holly Wallace
Backyard Habitats by Bobbie Kalman
This is a book all about habitats.
El Cuerpo Humano by Anita Ganeri
A Spanish book
Faraway Farm by Ian Whybrow
This is a rhyming book that has children find certain things on a page.
The Bunnies are not in Their Beds by Marisabina Russo
These bunnies would rather play than sleep.
Aliens are Coming! by Meghan McCarthy
The true account of the 1938 War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast
Cadenas Alimentarias de la Costa Marina by Bobbie Kalman
Golden Gate Bridge by Jennifer Fandel
This is a book about another modern wonder of the world.
The Magic School Bus and the Science Fair Expedition by Joanna Cole & Bruce Degen
Native North American Foods and Recipes by Bobbie Kalman
Nematodes, Leeches & Other Worms by Steve Parker
Native North American Wisdom and Gifts by Bobbie Kalman
No, Tito, No! or No, No, Titus! by Claire Masurel
This book has Spanish on the top of the page and English on the bottom.
Snails, Shellfish & Other Mollusks by Daniel Gilpin
Pick Me Up (Stuff You Need to Know) created by David Roberts
This book has a lot of "stuff" in it you may want to know.
Pirateology (The Sea Journal of Captain William Lubber)
A historical book showing many pirate things.
The Trouble With Wishes by Diane Stanley
Pyg carves a statue and falls in love with her. Will she come to life? Will he live happily ever after?
Rainstorm by Barbara Lehman
This wordless book tells the story of a boy who finds a mysterious key.
Rainy Day! by Patricia Lakin
The four crocodiles find many different things to keep them busy on a rainy day. Where do they end up?
17 Things I'm Not Allowed to do Anymore by Jenny Offill and Nancy Carpenter
A funny book that tells the things a child can no longer do and why!
Let's Try Horseback Riding by Susa Hammerle
Rebecca finally gets to take riding lessons. Will she enjoy it as much as she thought?
Please Don't Upset P.U. Zorilla! by Lynn Rowe Reed
P.U. Zorilla is a skunk. Why don't the people want to upset him?
Matilda's Humdinger by Lynn Downey
Matilda the cat is a terrible waitress but a great storyteller.
Sydney Opera House by Shawndra Shofner
This is one of the modern wonders of the world.
Remember Little Bighorn by Paul Robert Walker
The stories of Indians, soldiers, and scouts.
Map Basics by Maxwell Baber
Juan and the Chupacabras by Por Xavier Garza
This book has English on the top and Spanish on the bottom telling a story about a grandfather telling his grandchildren a story about a creature from long ago.
Junk Drawer Jewelry by Rachel Di Salle
Pyg carves a statue and falls in love with her. Will she come to life? Will he live happily ever after?
Rainstorm by Barbara Lehman
This wordless book tells the story of a boy who finds a mysterious key.
Rainy Day! by Patricia Lakin
The four crocodiles find many different things to keep them busy on a rainy day. Where do they end up?
17 Things I'm Not Allowed to do Anymore by Jenny Offill and Nancy Carpenter
A funny book that tells the things a child can no longer do and why!
Let's Try Horseback Riding by Susa Hammerle
Rebecca finally gets to take riding lessons. Will she enjoy it as much as she thought?
Please Don't Upset P.U. Zorilla! by Lynn Rowe Reed
P.U. Zorilla is a skunk. Why don't the people want to upset him?
Matilda's Humdinger by Lynn Downey
Matilda the cat is a terrible waitress but a great storyteller.
Sydney Opera House by Shawndra Shofner
This is one of the modern wonders of the world.
Remember Little Bighorn by Paul Robert Walker
The stories of Indians, soldiers, and scouts.
Map Basics by Maxwell Baber
Juan and the Chupacabras by Por Xavier Garza
This book has English on the top and Spanish on the bottom telling a story about a grandfather telling his grandchildren a story about a creature from long ago.
Junk Drawer Jewelry by Rachel Di Salle
Pip & Squeak by Ian Schoenherr
Pip and Squeak forget their friend's birthday present. What will they do?
Pictures from our Vacation by Lynne Rae Perkins
This Newberry Medal winner tells the story of a family's vacation with pictures.
Midsummer Knight by Gregory Rogers
A wordless book about friendship and courage.
Greedy Apostrophe A Cautionary Tale by Jan Carr
Greedy Apostrophe runs all over town inserting himself in places where he does not belong and causing great confusion.
Froggy Plays T-Ball by Jonathan London
Another great story about Froggy. He learns that playing T-Ball isn't as easy as it seems.
The Dumpster Diver by Janet S. Wong
Friends find uses for junk they find in the trash.
Bow-Wow Bugs a Bug by Mark Newgarden and Megan Montague Cash
This is a wordless book with a dog chasing a bug (or is the bug chasing the dog)?
Bean Thirteen by Matthew McElligott
Two bugs try to divide 13 beans equally. How can they do that?
Another Day in the Milky Way by David Milgrim
A young boy wakes up on a strange planet and encounters a variety of odd characters as he tries to find his way home.
Un amigode veras maravilloso by Suzanne Bloom
A Spanish book about a goose and a bear.
No es mi culpa! by Nancy Carlson
A Spanish book about a rabbit names George and his bad day.
The Kindness Quilt by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
Minna and her classmates have been asked by their teacher to work on a Kindness Project. What would your project be?
If It Weren't for You by Charlotte Zolotow
Is being an only child a good thing, a bad thing, or both?
Red Red Red by Valeri Gorbachev
Turtle is off to see something red. His friends follow to see what it is. Will it be the fire truck, the roses, or something totally different?
Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend by Melanie Watt
Will Squirrel find a friend or is he too scared?
Hey Batta Batta Swing! by Sally Cook & James Charlton
A book about the wild old days of baseball.
Love You When You Whine by Emily Jenkins
Even while her toddler whines a mother assures her of her love.
Melissa Parkington's Beautiful, Beautiful Hair by Pat Brisson
Melissa wants to be seen as beautiful for something other than her lovely hair.
Mr. Ferlinghettis Poem by David Frampton
This book is about an adventure with water when a fireman sprays the children.
One Winter's Day by M. Christina Butler
A storm blows away Little Hedgehog's nest and sends him searching for a new home.
Steal Back the Mona Lisa by Mehan McCarthy
Who Stole the Mona Lisa? Will they give it back?
Pip and Squeak forget their friend's birthday present. What will they do?
Pictures from our Vacation by Lynne Rae Perkins
This Newberry Medal winner tells the story of a family's vacation with pictures.
Midsummer Knight by Gregory Rogers
A wordless book about friendship and courage.
Greedy Apostrophe A Cautionary Tale by Jan Carr
Greedy Apostrophe runs all over town inserting himself in places where he does not belong and causing great confusion.
Froggy Plays T-Ball by Jonathan London
Another great story about Froggy. He learns that playing T-Ball isn't as easy as it seems.
The Dumpster Diver by Janet S. Wong
Friends find uses for junk they find in the trash.
Bow-Wow Bugs a Bug by Mark Newgarden and Megan Montague Cash
This is a wordless book with a dog chasing a bug (or is the bug chasing the dog)?
Bean Thirteen by Matthew McElligott
Two bugs try to divide 13 beans equally. How can they do that?
Another Day in the Milky Way by David Milgrim
A young boy wakes up on a strange planet and encounters a variety of odd characters as he tries to find his way home.
Un amigode veras maravilloso by Suzanne Bloom
A Spanish book about a goose and a bear.
No es mi culpa! by Nancy Carlson
A Spanish book about a rabbit names George and his bad day.
The Kindness Quilt by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
Minna and her classmates have been asked by their teacher to work on a Kindness Project. What would your project be?
If It Weren't for You by Charlotte Zolotow
Is being an only child a good thing, a bad thing, or both?
Red Red Red by Valeri Gorbachev
Turtle is off to see something red. His friends follow to see what it is. Will it be the fire truck, the roses, or something totally different?
Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend by Melanie Watt
Will Squirrel find a friend or is he too scared?
Hey Batta Batta Swing! by Sally Cook & James Charlton
A book about the wild old days of baseball.
Love You When You Whine by Emily Jenkins
Even while her toddler whines a mother assures her of her love.
Melissa Parkington's Beautiful, Beautiful Hair by Pat Brisson
Melissa wants to be seen as beautiful for something other than her lovely hair.
Mr. Ferlinghettis Poem by David Frampton
This book is about an adventure with water when a fireman sprays the children.
One Winter's Day by M. Christina Butler
A storm blows away Little Hedgehog's nest and sends him searching for a new home.
Steal Back the Mona Lisa by Mehan McCarthy
Who Stole the Mona Lisa? Will they give it back?
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp adapted by Josep Vallverdu
This is a bilingual book with English on the top of the page and Spanish on the bottom.
Cork & Fuzz Good Sports by Dori Chaconas
A muskrat and a possum find that being friends is more important than who wins games.
Christmas in the Trenches by John McCutcheon
This is a tremendous book (with a cd) describing a Christmas during World War 1.
Louis Sockalexis Native American Baseball Pioneer by Bill Wise
The story of the first Native American to play professional baseball.
Lightship by Brian Floca
Lightships were on the water where lighthouses could not be built in order to guide ships.
Mysteries of teh Mummy Kids by Kelly Milner Halls
Find out about all kinds of mummies in this book, even children mummies!
Who Lives in an Alligator Hole? by Anne Rockwell
This book describes the habitat of an alligator and their place in the ecosystem.
Owen & Mzee The Language of Friendship by Isabella Hatkoff
A true story of a real hippo and a real tortoise becoming friends.
The Mutiny on the Bounty by Patrick O'Brien
The story of the men on the ship called "Bounty".
Jonron! by Alex Rodriguez
This is a story in Spanish about baseball.
Arctic Thaw by Peter Lourie
Describes the changing climate in the Arctic and the inhabitants that live there.
Casey Back at Bat by Dan Gutman
Antoher story about baseball.
One Well The Stroy of Water on Earth by Rodhelle Strauss
This book discusses the importance of water.
The Real Story of Stone Soup by Ying Chang Compestine
When some Chinese fishermen forget to bring cooking utensils with them, they find creative ways to make do with what they have and what they can find.
Today and Today, a haiku by Issa
A book of haiku poems.
Tracking Trash by Loree Griffin Burns
This book is about the science of ocean motion.
Vinnie and Abraham by Dawn FitzGerald
The true story of a girl who had a dream to sculpt. She eventually scutlpted Abraham Lincoln.
This is a bilingual book with English on the top of the page and Spanish on the bottom.
Cork & Fuzz Good Sports by Dori Chaconas
A muskrat and a possum find that being friends is more important than who wins games.
Christmas in the Trenches by John McCutcheon
This is a tremendous book (with a cd) describing a Christmas during World War 1.
Louis Sockalexis Native American Baseball Pioneer by Bill Wise
The story of the first Native American to play professional baseball.
Lightship by Brian Floca
Lightships were on the water where lighthouses could not be built in order to guide ships.
Mysteries of teh Mummy Kids by Kelly Milner Halls
Find out about all kinds of mummies in this book, even children mummies!
Who Lives in an Alligator Hole? by Anne Rockwell
This book describes the habitat of an alligator and their place in the ecosystem.
Owen & Mzee The Language of Friendship by Isabella Hatkoff
A true story of a real hippo and a real tortoise becoming friends.
The Mutiny on the Bounty by Patrick O'Brien
The story of the men on the ship called "Bounty".
Jonron! by Alex Rodriguez
This is a story in Spanish about baseball.
Arctic Thaw by Peter Lourie
Describes the changing climate in the Arctic and the inhabitants that live there.
Casey Back at Bat by Dan Gutman
Antoher story about baseball.
One Well The Stroy of Water on Earth by Rodhelle Strauss
This book discusses the importance of water.
The Real Story of Stone Soup by Ying Chang Compestine
When some Chinese fishermen forget to bring cooking utensils with them, they find creative ways to make do with what they have and what they can find.
Today and Today, a haiku by Issa
A book of haiku poems.
Tracking Trash by Loree Griffin Burns
This book is about the science of ocean motion.
Vinnie and Abraham by Dawn FitzGerald
The true story of a girl who had a dream to sculpt. She eventually scutlpted Abraham Lincoln.
Monday, June 25, 2007
New Picture Books
The Old Red Tractor by Andreas Dierssen
Tony loves his tractor. His friend gets a new tractor. Tony then wants a new tractor but his parents won't buy him one. Will he eventually get a new one?
Oops by Arthur Geisert
A wordless book showing a chain reaction.
First Grade Stinks! by Mary Ann Rodman
Haley can't wait until 1st grade. However, the first day is nothing like kindergarten. Will she learn to love 1st grade?
G is for One Gzonk and alpha-number-bet book by Tiny Diterlooney
Each letter has a new creature. Can you pronounce the names?
Clever Ali by Nancy Farmer
Will Ali be able to save his father?
Secret of the Dance by Andrea Spalding and Alfred Scow
What is Potlatch?
Who Wants a Dragon? by James Mayhew
A rhyming story where a dragon tries to find where he belongs.
Great Big Guinea Pigs by Susan L. Roth
A guinea pig tells her child the true story of giant guinea pigs that lived in Venezuela about eight million years ago.
Merry UnChristmas by Mike Reiss
Would you like to have Christmas every day? That's the way it is in Noelle's town. See what happens on UnChristmas Day!
Wag a Tail by Lois Ehlert
Dogs from the Bow Wow School remember their obedience training.
Kittens! Kittens! Kittens! by Susan Meyers
A rhyming story about kittens learning new things.
Puppies! Puppies! Puppies! by Susan Meyers
A rhyming story about puppies learning new things.
The Wild Girl by Chris Wormell
A girl and a dog live together alone in the wilderness, until a big bear comes along.
Tony loves his tractor. His friend gets a new tractor. Tony then wants a new tractor but his parents won't buy him one. Will he eventually get a new one?
Oops by Arthur Geisert
A wordless book showing a chain reaction.
First Grade Stinks! by Mary Ann Rodman
Haley can't wait until 1st grade. However, the first day is nothing like kindergarten. Will she learn to love 1st grade?
G is for One Gzonk and alpha-number-bet book by Tiny Diterlooney
Each letter has a new creature. Can you pronounce the names?
Clever Ali by Nancy Farmer
Will Ali be able to save his father?
Secret of the Dance by Andrea Spalding and Alfred Scow
What is Potlatch?
Who Wants a Dragon? by James Mayhew
A rhyming story where a dragon tries to find where he belongs.
Great Big Guinea Pigs by Susan L. Roth
A guinea pig tells her child the true story of giant guinea pigs that lived in Venezuela about eight million years ago.
Merry UnChristmas by Mike Reiss
Would you like to have Christmas every day? That's the way it is in Noelle's town. See what happens on UnChristmas Day!
Wag a Tail by Lois Ehlert
Dogs from the Bow Wow School remember their obedience training.
Kittens! Kittens! Kittens! by Susan Meyers
A rhyming story about kittens learning new things.
Puppies! Puppies! Puppies! by Susan Meyers
A rhyming story about puppies learning new things.
The Wild Girl by Chris Wormell
A girl and a dog live together alone in the wilderness, until a big bear comes along.
New Non-fiction books
Lupe Vargas and Her Super Best Friend by Amy Costales
This book has English on the left hand side of the book and Spanish on the right.
Two best friends have to make up after a spat.
Behold the Bold Umbrellaphant and Other Poems by Jack Prelutsky
Flush! The Scoop on Poop Throughout the Ages by Charise Mericle Harper
This book has English on the left hand side of the book and Spanish on the right.
Two best friends have to make up after a spat.
Behold the Bold Umbrellaphant and Other Poems by Jack Prelutsky
Flush! The Scoop on Poop Throughout the Ages by Charise Mericle Harper
Monday, June 18, 2007
Shakespeare Shazam!
Shakespeare Shazam, theatrical show (June 23rd at 2:00)
A fun show with a variety of characters from Shakespeare's classics, some jammin' tunes, an electric guitar and even the Bard himself. The production also models positive parental relationships with their kids.
A fun show with a variety of characters from Shakespeare's classics, some jammin' tunes, an electric guitar and even the Bard himself. The production also models positive parental relationships with their kids.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
New Books
Diary of a Wimpy Kid- By Jeff Kinney- j Fic Kin
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" is about a kid named Greg Heffley. He goes through middle school as a wimpy kid. He and his friend Rowley have many adventures together. They deal with school, family, and friendship. Eventually Rowley starts to grow more popular than Greg. Greg gets jealous and worried at the same time. He has to do anything he can to save his friendship with Rowley.
Grumpy Bird- By Jeremy Tankard- j Fic Tan
n the story, a little bird wakes up in a grumpy mood and tries to maintain his grumpy disposition as he walks (he's too grumpy to fly) around his neighborhood. His pals are oblivious to his grumpy outlook, and think a walk with their bird-friend is a great idea. Their companionship has the ultimate effect of making the bird forget he was supposed to be grumpy.
Celebrate It's Cinco De Mayo!- By Janice Levy- j 394.2687 Lew
Learn all about Cinco De Mayo and the importance of this date
The Lady in the Blue Cloak- By Eric A. Kimmel- j 398.2 Kim
A mysterious woman in blue visits the local people to prepare them for the arrival of the spanish; magical padre always seems to turn up at just the right moment to help courteous strangers in need.
Too Small For Honey Cake- By Gill Lobel- j E Lob
A young fox is distraught over the arrival of a new baby and the seeming cessation of his father's love and attention.
When Sheep Sleep- By Laura Numberoff- j E Num
As a little girl lying awake in bed discovers, cows, pigs, bears, rabbits, and all the other animals are snoozing, too. But visiting so many animals in their habitats, from barnyard to living room, tuckers her out enough to put her to sleep at last.
Bad Boys Get Cookies- By Margie Palatini- j E Pal
Those two bad boys -- Willy and Wally -- are still bad. Bad. Bad. Really, really bad. And now they have two big bad sweet tooths. When the baker's cookie runs off, these newly cloaked private eyes, "Willis and Wallace," see their chance to Get Cookie!
In this frosty spoof of the tale of the gingerbread boy, a mother makes her thirsty boy an ice cube for his lemonade. The ice cube escapes from the freezer and runs out the kitchen door. He has big plans; he wants to grow as big as an iceberg so he can bump into boats. "Can't catch me; I'm off to the sea," the ice cube says to the boy, an ant, a mouse, a cat, a goose, a man, and a dog as he leads his pursuers on a merry chase to the sea. In the end, the ice cube finds that just desserts are not always sweet. And a thirsty boy discovers that mothers really do know best.
One More Sheep- By Mij Kelly- j E Kel
One stormy night, Sam leads his 10 sheep home to bed and starts to count them, but he falls asleep at "four." Later, a wolf in sheep's clothing arrives, and Sam nearly welcomes him as one of the flock, until the real sheep intervene.
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" is about a kid named Greg Heffley. He goes through middle school as a wimpy kid. He and his friend Rowley have many adventures together. They deal with school, family, and friendship. Eventually Rowley starts to grow more popular than Greg. Greg gets jealous and worried at the same time. He has to do anything he can to save his friendship with Rowley.
Grumpy Bird- By Jeremy Tankard- j Fic Tan
n the story, a little bird wakes up in a grumpy mood and tries to maintain his grumpy disposition as he walks (he's too grumpy to fly) around his neighborhood. His pals are oblivious to his grumpy outlook, and think a walk with their bird-friend is a great idea. Their companionship has the ultimate effect of making the bird forget he was supposed to be grumpy.
Celebrate It's Cinco De Mayo!- By Janice Levy- j 394.2687 Lew
Learn all about Cinco De Mayo and the importance of this date
The Lady in the Blue Cloak- By Eric A. Kimmel- j 398.2 Kim
A mysterious woman in blue visits the local people to prepare them for the arrival of the spanish; magical padre always seems to turn up at just the right moment to help courteous strangers in need.
Too Small For Honey Cake- By Gill Lobel- j E Lob
A young fox is distraught over the arrival of a new baby and the seeming cessation of his father's love and attention.
When Sheep Sleep- By Laura Numberoff- j E Num
As a little girl lying awake in bed discovers, cows, pigs, bears, rabbits, and all the other animals are snoozing, too. But visiting so many animals in their habitats, from barnyard to living room, tuckers her out enough to put her to sleep at last.
Bad Boys Get Cookies- By Margie Palatini- j E Pal
Those two bad boys -- Willy and Wally -- are still bad. Bad. Bad. Really, really bad. And now they have two big bad sweet tooths. When the baker's cookie runs off, these newly cloaked private eyes, "Willis and Wallace," see their chance to Get Cookie!
But this is one smart cookie, and the pair may require a plan B. Can this terrible and terribly hungry duo satisfy their hankering before their new disguises land them in ill-fated trouble?
Margie Palatini and Henry Cole reunite for a rollicking fairy-tale follow-up to their hilarious bad boys.
In this frosty spoof of the tale of the gingerbread boy, a mother makes her thirsty boy an ice cube for his lemonade. The ice cube escapes from the freezer and runs out the kitchen door. He has big plans; he wants to grow as big as an iceberg so he can bump into boats. "Can't catch me; I'm off to the sea," the ice cube says to the boy, an ant, a mouse, a cat, a goose, a man, and a dog as he leads his pursuers on a merry chase to the sea. In the end, the ice cube finds that just desserts are not always sweet. And a thirsty boy discovers that mothers really do know best.
One More Sheep- By Mij Kelly- j E Kel
One stormy night, Sam leads his 10 sheep home to bed and starts to count them, but he falls asleep at "four." Later, a wolf in sheep's clothing arrives, and Sam nearly welcomes him as one of the flock, until the real sheep intervene.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
New non-fiction books in the children's department:
What Happens in Spring? by Sara L. Latta (j 508.2)
Tornadoes by Michael Woods and Mary B. Woods (j 551.553)
The Green Sea Turtle by Marty Fletcher and Glenn Scherer (j 597.92)
The Whooping Crane by Alison Imbriaco (j 598.32)
Skunks by Adrienne Mason (j 599.768)
Prita Goes to India by Prodeepta Das (j 954)
The Sioux and Their History by Mary Englar ( j 970.3)
Explore Colonial Jamestown with Elaine Landau ( j 973.21)
Tornadoes by Michael Woods and Mary B. Woods (j 551.553)
The Green Sea Turtle by Marty Fletcher and Glenn Scherer (j 597.92)
The Whooping Crane by Alison Imbriaco (j 598.32)
Skunks by Adrienne Mason (j 599.768)
Prita Goes to India by Prodeepta Das (j 954)
The Sioux and Their History by Mary Englar ( j 970.3)
Explore Colonial Jamestown with Elaine Landau ( j 973.21)
New books in the children's department:
Sam Goes Next Door by Mary Labatt (j BEG)
This beginning reader is about a dog named Sam who has to teach some new kids on the block about puppy games.
Sam at the Seaside by Mary Labatt (j BEG)
Another story about the dog named Sam who has some trouble understanding things on the beach.
365 Penguins by Jean-Luc Fromental and Joelle Jolivet ( jE)
In this book with mathematics, why do penguins arrive each day?
Space Station Seventh Grade by Jerry Spinelli (j Fic)
Jason tells about the events of his 7th grade year.
Celandine by Steve Augarde (j FIC)
Set in England during World War I, Celandine discovers her healing abilities and psychic gifts.
eager's nephew by Helen Fox (j FIC)
Two robots, Eager and his nephew Jonquil, come out of hiding and experience mysterious and dangerous events.
Winnie Dancing on Her Own by Jennifer Richard Jacobson (j FIC)
Winnie's friends enroll her in ballet with them, but she would rather go to the library and read. See how the friends end up.
Lucy Rose Here's the Thing About Me by Katy Kelly (j FIC)
Lucy keeps a diary of her first year in Washington, D.C.
Lucy Rose Big on Plans by Katy Kelly (j FIC)
Lucy keeps another diary about her special summer plans.
Cabin Fever by Zoe Quinn (j FIC)
Book 4 in the series of The Caped 6th Grader
Crane by Jeff Stone (j FIC)
Book 4 in the series of The Five Ancestors
Arf and the Three Dogs by Philip Wooderson (j FIC)
A graphic novel where a dog tries to uncover evidence to a mystery.
This beginning reader is about a dog named Sam who has to teach some new kids on the block about puppy games.
Sam at the Seaside by Mary Labatt (j BEG)
Another story about the dog named Sam who has some trouble understanding things on the beach.
365 Penguins by Jean-Luc Fromental and Joelle Jolivet ( jE)
In this book with mathematics, why do penguins arrive each day?
Space Station Seventh Grade by Jerry Spinelli (j Fic)
Jason tells about the events of his 7th grade year.
Celandine by Steve Augarde (j FIC)
Set in England during World War I, Celandine discovers her healing abilities and psychic gifts.
eager's nephew by Helen Fox (j FIC)
Two robots, Eager and his nephew Jonquil, come out of hiding and experience mysterious and dangerous events.
Winnie Dancing on Her Own by Jennifer Richard Jacobson (j FIC)
Winnie's friends enroll her in ballet with them, but she would rather go to the library and read. See how the friends end up.
Lucy Rose Here's the Thing About Me by Katy Kelly (j FIC)
Lucy keeps a diary of her first year in Washington, D.C.
Lucy Rose Big on Plans by Katy Kelly (j FIC)
Lucy keeps another diary about her special summer plans.
Cabin Fever by Zoe Quinn (j FIC)
Book 4 in the series of The Caped 6th Grader
Crane by Jeff Stone (j FIC)
Book 4 in the series of The Five Ancestors
Arf and the Three Dogs by Philip Wooderson (j FIC)
A graphic novel where a dog tries to uncover evidence to a mystery.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
New Books
Hello Twins- By Charlotte Voake- j E Voa
In this autobiographical story, readers meet two siblings who are nothing alike. Simon loves to eat and always cleans his plate, but Charlotte would rather suck her thumb and daydream.
Tucker's Apple-Dandy Day- By Susan Winget- j E Win
The young rabbit introduced in Tuckers Four-Carrot School Day goes on a field trip to Farmer Sams Apple Orchard. He promises to bring home enough apples for a pie, but he has many things to see and eagerly lends a hand to his classmates.
Texas Zeke and the Longhorn- By David Davis- j E Dav
Old Zeke buys an ornery longhorn steer that balks at being corralled, and the frustrated cowboy wont get home for chili until the job is done.
Ten in the Meadow- By John Butler- j E But
Bear is it and uncovers his friends hiding, sometimes by twos, under daisies, foxgloves, bluebells, and lilies.
A particular Cow- By Mem Fox- j E Fox
When a cow decides to take her usual Saturday constitutional, she accidentally steps through a clothesline and ends up with a pair of bloomers covering her head.
I'm Dirty- By Kate & Jim McMullan- j E McM
A sassy backhoe loader who relishes his dirty job. He brags about his equipment and then heads to work, where he cleans up an abandoned lot. Throughout the story, the machine becomes progressively dirtier, with a repeating motif of mud.
The Shivers in the Fridge- By Manushkin Zelinsky- j E Man
Sonny, Mama, Papa, Grandma, and Grandpa Shivers find themselves living in a strangely cold and dark place. Grandpa feels an earthquake coming; the world begins to shake, a great blazing light shows forth, and a monster appears, reaching out and out until…PHOOMPH!!!
Pirate Bob- By Kathryn Lasky- j E Las
Pirate Bob and his shipmates live to loot. If the scar on Bob's nose itches, then gold is near. His friendship with Yellow Jack, a scurvy-ridden old salt, is genuine yet complicated.
No More Diapers for Ducky!- By Bernette Ford- j E For
Ducky knocks on Piggy's door wanting to play, but Piggy is busy sitting on the potty. So Ducky waits. She plays with Piggy's toys and reads his books, but still he's not ready.
My Mother's Sari- By Sandhya Rao- j E Rao
Celebrates a childs connection with her mothers sari, a stretch of cloth that is long like a train and that fills the air with color when I dance and sing.
Ivy + Bean and the Ghost that had to go - By Annie Barrows- j Fic Bar
This story defies expectations of what an early chapter book can be. When the normally quiet Ivy tells her classmates that there's a ghost in the second-grade bathroom, reactions vary from fascination to fear. When a girl refuses to use the bathroom, though, Ms. Aruba-Tate's gentle reprimand sends Ivy reeling, and she and her friend Bean decide to make the problem go away by performing an exorcism.
Cat's Eye Corner- By Terry Griggs- j Fic Gri
When Olivier is invited to spend the summer with his eccentric grandfather and his even more eccentric third wife, Sylvia de Whosit of Whatsit, at their strange old mansion, Cat's Eye Corner, he knows that he is in for a real and true adventure.
The Silver Door- By Terry Griggs- j Fic Gri
The second book in the series. Strange things begin to emerge from its pages: a wisp of puckish smoke from the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius that causes no end of trouble in the house at Cat's Eye Corner; a ghost named Peely Wally who refuses to believe that he is a ghost; and a tiny Chinese "ink" monkey who snatches up Olivier's pen friend, Murray Schaefer, and disappears with him through one of Cat's Eye Corner's mysterious doors.
Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo- By Nancy Krulik- j Fic Kru
No Biz Like Show Biz, Open Wide, I'm Game
Voyage to the Volcano- By Judith Stamper- j Fic Sta
Read about Ms. Frizzle and her class on one of their adventures.
Thumb on a Diamond- By Ken Roberts - j Fic Rob
An unlikely baseball story begins to unfold when Mr. G. H. Entwhistle's rowboat makes it into a remote fishing village on the coast of British Columbia
In this autobiographical story, readers meet two siblings who are nothing alike. Simon loves to eat and always cleans his plate, but Charlotte would rather suck her thumb and daydream.
Tucker's Apple-Dandy Day- By Susan Winget- j E Win
The young rabbit introduced in Tuckers Four-Carrot School Day goes on a field trip to Farmer Sams Apple Orchard. He promises to bring home enough apples for a pie, but he has many things to see and eagerly lends a hand to his classmates.
Texas Zeke and the Longhorn- By David Davis- j E Dav
Old Zeke buys an ornery longhorn steer that balks at being corralled, and the frustrated cowboy wont get home for chili until the job is done.
Ten in the Meadow- By John Butler- j E But
Bear is it and uncovers his friends hiding, sometimes by twos, under daisies, foxgloves, bluebells, and lilies.
A particular Cow- By Mem Fox- j E Fox
When a cow decides to take her usual Saturday constitutional, she accidentally steps through a clothesline and ends up with a pair of bloomers covering her head.
I'm Dirty- By Kate & Jim McMullan- j E McM
A sassy backhoe loader who relishes his dirty job. He brags about his equipment and then heads to work, where he cleans up an abandoned lot. Throughout the story, the machine becomes progressively dirtier, with a repeating motif of mud.
The Shivers in the Fridge- By Manushkin Zelinsky- j E Man
Sonny, Mama, Papa, Grandma, and Grandpa Shivers find themselves living in a strangely cold and dark place. Grandpa feels an earthquake coming; the world begins to shake, a great blazing light shows forth, and a monster appears, reaching out and out until…PHOOMPH!!!
Pirate Bob- By Kathryn Lasky- j E Las
Pirate Bob and his shipmates live to loot. If the scar on Bob's nose itches, then gold is near. His friendship with Yellow Jack, a scurvy-ridden old salt, is genuine yet complicated.
No More Diapers for Ducky!- By Bernette Ford- j E For
Ducky knocks on Piggy's door wanting to play, but Piggy is busy sitting on the potty. So Ducky waits. She plays with Piggy's toys and reads his books, but still he's not ready.
My Mother's Sari- By Sandhya Rao- j E Rao
Celebrates a childs connection with her mothers sari, a stretch of cloth that is long like a train and that fills the air with color when I dance and sing.
Ivy + Bean and the Ghost that had to go - By Annie Barrows- j Fic Bar
This story defies expectations of what an early chapter book can be. When the normally quiet Ivy tells her classmates that there's a ghost in the second-grade bathroom, reactions vary from fascination to fear. When a girl refuses to use the bathroom, though, Ms. Aruba-Tate's gentle reprimand sends Ivy reeling, and she and her friend Bean decide to make the problem go away by performing an exorcism.
Cat's Eye Corner- By Terry Griggs- j Fic Gri
When Olivier is invited to spend the summer with his eccentric grandfather and his even more eccentric third wife, Sylvia de Whosit of Whatsit, at their strange old mansion, Cat's Eye Corner, he knows that he is in for a real and true adventure.
The Silver Door- By Terry Griggs- j Fic Gri
The second book in the series. Strange things begin to emerge from its pages: a wisp of puckish smoke from the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius that causes no end of trouble in the house at Cat's Eye Corner; a ghost named Peely Wally who refuses to believe that he is a ghost; and a tiny Chinese "ink" monkey who snatches up Olivier's pen friend, Murray Schaefer, and disappears with him through one of Cat's Eye Corner's mysterious doors.
Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo- By Nancy Krulik- j Fic Kru
No Biz Like Show Biz, Open Wide, I'm Game
Voyage to the Volcano- By Judith Stamper- j Fic Sta
Read about Ms. Frizzle and her class on one of their adventures.
Thumb on a Diamond- By Ken Roberts - j Fic Rob
An unlikely baseball story begins to unfold when Mr. G. H. Entwhistle's rowboat makes it into a remote fishing village on the coast of British Columbia
New Books
Alpha Oops! The Day went First- By Alethea Kontis- j E Con
Letter A starts to introduce itself and is interrupted by activist letter Z, demanding fair and equal turns at going first
Tugga-Tugga Tugboat- By Kevin Lewis- j E Lew
Learn about the day in the life of a Tugboat.
Amy & Ivan- By Charise Mericle Harper- j E Har
These two little green birds, nine big trucks, and one warm surprise.
The New Girl and me- By Jacqui Robbins- j E Rob
On Shakeeta's first day at a new school, most of the girls are eager to show her around, but Mia hangs back shyly.
Bear Dreams- By Elisha Cooper - j E Coo
Bear, a cub, cannot sleep. He watches his wakeful woodland friends from the mouth of his cold, dark cave and feels that life has treated him very unfairly. Why do they have fun while he has to hibernate?
ZuZu's Wishing Cake- By Linda Michelin - j E Mic
When Zuzu smiles at the new boy next door and he doesn't smile back, she thinks that he may need a telescope; she makes one and delivers it to his home. When he doesn't appear outside, she thinks that perhaps he needs sunglasses, and so she makes him a pair. Finally, her wishing cake (bread and jam piled in layers and a dandelion on top) draws him out of the house and overcomes a language barrier, making him smile back.
Trouble at the Dinosaur Cafe - By Brian Mosses - j E Mos
A bouncy, boisterous, colorfully illustrated story. Several prehistoric beasts are sitting down to enjoy their snacks at the Dinosaur Cafe when along comes Tyrannosaurus, who is not satisfied with gobbling and gulping up menus–he wants meat! Iguanadon sneaks away to phone Terry Triceratops for help.
Can you say Peace? - By Karen Katz - j E Kat
One side of each spread features a lively scene from a particular country (Meena lives in India), while opposite, a close-up portrait shows a child who wishes readers peace in his or her own language: Meena says shanti (SHAHN-tee). The last few pages make the point that no matter where they live, all children want the same things, to go to school, to walk in their towns and cities, to play outside…to share food with their families…and feel safe.
Celebrity Cat - By Meredith Hooper - j E Hoo
Felissima Cat, an artist, and her fellow London felines take a nocturnal visit to an art gallery and discover a paucity of cats in famous paintings. Returning to her studio, she repaints Van Gogh's Chair, de Hooch's The Courtyard of a House in Delft, and Rousseau's Tiger in a Tropical Storm (Surprised!), adding the missing cats. Her friends are pleased and applaud her improvements, and Felissima soon becomes a celebrity.
Half of an Elephant - By Gusti - j E Ros
A clever and unique picture book that is illustrated with digital images of objects arranged in collages. One night, all of a sudden, the world split in two. An elephant loses his back half, and the sections wander around the world trying out new partners and discovering the advantages of being separate.
I've Got an Elephant - By Anne Ginkel - j E Gin
A little girl has an elephant that she sleeps with at night, but when she leaves for school in the morning, her lonely pal "goes out and brings home an elephant friend." The next day, the two elephants join her at school.
One of Those Days - By Amy Krouse - j E Ros
Ever have just one of those days where nothing goes right. Thats just what happens to Rosenthal. But does the day ever get better.
Max's Words - By Kate Banks - j E Ban
Benjamin saves stamps and Karl keeps coins. The youngest boy decides to accumulate words. He carefully selects them from newspapers and magazines, cutting out and sorting them by category: colors, foods, small ones, big ones. He copies entries from the dictionary onto pieces of paper and adds them to his mounting collection.
Little Sap and Monsieur Rodin - By Michelle Lord - j Fic Lor
This fictionalized tale is based on actual events that occurred in the early 1900s, when five- and six-year-old Cambodian girls were trained at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh in the art of their countrys traditional dance. Lord describes how Little Sap, a girl from a family of poor rice farmers, wins a place in the royal dance troupe.
Galileo's Journal 1609-1610 - By Jeanne K. Pettenati - j Fic Pet
Galileo records events during eight months of his life, a pivotal time when he heard about the invention of the telescope, developed his own, and made landmark discoveries about the moon, Jupiter, and movement of objects in the sky. After observing four shifting "stars" near Jupiter over a period of time and deducing that they were moons orbiting the planet, he concluded that he had found further evidence that the sun is the center of the solar system.
A Place Where Sunflowers Grow- By Amy Lee-Tai - j Fic Lee
Everything seems grim about young Mari's life in the desert camp, where "the mountains, the vast sky, and the blazing sun made [her] feel as small as a sunflower seed." However, with gentle encouragement from her parents and art teacher, Mari crayons colorful pictures that lift her spirits, paralleling the sprouting of sunflower seeds in her mother's parched garden.
Dectective LaRue Letter from the Investigation- By Mark Teague - j Fic Tea
Ike LaRue tells his story through a series of misleading letters to his owner. When two neighborhood cats disappear, the pup winds up a jailed suspect. A black-and-white illustration depicts his pitiful plight as he would like Mrs. LaRue to imagine it–sadly blowing on a harmonica in jail.
Letter A starts to introduce itself and is interrupted by activist letter Z, demanding fair and equal turns at going first
Tugga-Tugga Tugboat- By Kevin Lewis- j E Lew
Learn about the day in the life of a Tugboat.
Amy & Ivan- By Charise Mericle Harper- j E Har
These two little green birds, nine big trucks, and one warm surprise.
The New Girl and me- By Jacqui Robbins- j E Rob
On Shakeeta's first day at a new school, most of the girls are eager to show her around, but Mia hangs back shyly.
Bear Dreams- By Elisha Cooper - j E Coo
Bear, a cub, cannot sleep. He watches his wakeful woodland friends from the mouth of his cold, dark cave and feels that life has treated him very unfairly. Why do they have fun while he has to hibernate?
ZuZu's Wishing Cake- By Linda Michelin - j E Mic
When Zuzu smiles at the new boy next door and he doesn't smile back, she thinks that he may need a telescope; she makes one and delivers it to his home. When he doesn't appear outside, she thinks that perhaps he needs sunglasses, and so she makes him a pair. Finally, her wishing cake (bread and jam piled in layers and a dandelion on top) draws him out of the house and overcomes a language barrier, making him smile back.
Trouble at the Dinosaur Cafe - By Brian Mosses - j E Mos
A bouncy, boisterous, colorfully illustrated story. Several prehistoric beasts are sitting down to enjoy their snacks at the Dinosaur Cafe when along comes Tyrannosaurus, who is not satisfied with gobbling and gulping up menus–he wants meat! Iguanadon sneaks away to phone Terry Triceratops for help.
Can you say Peace? - By Karen Katz - j E Kat
One side of each spread features a lively scene from a particular country (Meena lives in India), while opposite, a close-up portrait shows a child who wishes readers peace in his or her own language: Meena says shanti (SHAHN-tee). The last few pages make the point that no matter where they live, all children want the same things, to go to school, to walk in their towns and cities, to play outside…to share food with their families…and feel safe.
Celebrity Cat - By Meredith Hooper - j E Hoo
Felissima Cat, an artist, and her fellow London felines take a nocturnal visit to an art gallery and discover a paucity of cats in famous paintings. Returning to her studio, she repaints Van Gogh's Chair, de Hooch's The Courtyard of a House in Delft, and Rousseau's Tiger in a Tropical Storm (Surprised!), adding the missing cats. Her friends are pleased and applaud her improvements, and Felissima soon becomes a celebrity.
Half of an Elephant - By Gusti - j E Ros
A clever and unique picture book that is illustrated with digital images of objects arranged in collages. One night, all of a sudden, the world split in two. An elephant loses his back half, and the sections wander around the world trying out new partners and discovering the advantages of being separate.
I've Got an Elephant - By Anne Ginkel - j E Gin
A little girl has an elephant that she sleeps with at night, but when she leaves for school in the morning, her lonely pal "goes out and brings home an elephant friend." The next day, the two elephants join her at school.
One of Those Days - By Amy Krouse - j E Ros
Ever have just one of those days where nothing goes right. Thats just what happens to Rosenthal. But does the day ever get better.
Max's Words - By Kate Banks - j E Ban
Benjamin saves stamps and Karl keeps coins. The youngest boy decides to accumulate words. He carefully selects them from newspapers and magazines, cutting out and sorting them by category: colors, foods, small ones, big ones. He copies entries from the dictionary onto pieces of paper and adds them to his mounting collection.
Little Sap and Monsieur Rodin - By Michelle Lord - j Fic Lor
This fictionalized tale is based on actual events that occurred in the early 1900s, when five- and six-year-old Cambodian girls were trained at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh in the art of their countrys traditional dance. Lord describes how Little Sap, a girl from a family of poor rice farmers, wins a place in the royal dance troupe.
Galileo's Journal 1609-1610 - By Jeanne K. Pettenati - j Fic Pet
Galileo records events during eight months of his life, a pivotal time when he heard about the invention of the telescope, developed his own, and made landmark discoveries about the moon, Jupiter, and movement of objects in the sky. After observing four shifting "stars" near Jupiter over a period of time and deducing that they were moons orbiting the planet, he concluded that he had found further evidence that the sun is the center of the solar system.
A Place Where Sunflowers Grow- By Amy Lee-Tai - j Fic Lee
Everything seems grim about young Mari's life in the desert camp, where "the mountains, the vast sky, and the blazing sun made [her] feel as small as a sunflower seed." However, with gentle encouragement from her parents and art teacher, Mari crayons colorful pictures that lift her spirits, paralleling the sprouting of sunflower seeds in her mother's parched garden.
Dectective LaRue Letter from the Investigation- By Mark Teague - j Fic Tea
Ike LaRue tells his story through a series of misleading letters to his owner. When two neighborhood cats disappear, the pup winds up a jailed suspect. A black-and-white illustration depicts his pitiful plight as he would like Mrs. LaRue to imagine it–sadly blowing on a harmonica in jail.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
new books with CD's
Here are our new books with CD's:
Harvesting Hope by Kathleen Krull
(The story of Cesar Chavez)
Love, Ruby Valentine by Laurie Friedman
(Ruby works hard to make Valentines for others)
One Green Apple by Eve Bunting
(It's hard being the new kid in school, esp. when you're from a different country)
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa in Partners by Erica Silverman
(They learn the true meaning of friendship)
Sacagawea by Lise Erdrich
(The true story of an Indian woman helping others)
Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! by Candace Fleming
(Bunnies try to eat the farmer's vegetables)
Captain Abdul's Little Treasure by Colin McNaughton
(The captain and his pirate crew have an adventure)
Harvesting Hope by Kathleen Krull
(The story of Cesar Chavez)
Love, Ruby Valentine by Laurie Friedman
(Ruby works hard to make Valentines for others)
One Green Apple by Eve Bunting
(It's hard being the new kid in school, esp. when you're from a different country)
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa in Partners by Erica Silverman
(They learn the true meaning of friendship)
Sacagawea by Lise Erdrich
(The true story of an Indian woman helping others)
Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! by Candace Fleming
(Bunnies try to eat the farmer's vegetables)
Captain Abdul's Little Treasure by Colin McNaughton
(The captain and his pirate crew have an adventure)
Monday, May 07, 2007
New Books
New Magic Tree house book...
Dragon of the Red Dawn By Mary Pope Osborne J FIC Osb
Merlin the Magician will not eat or sleep or speak to anyone in Camelot. What can be done? The enchantress Morgan knows who to ask
for help: young Jack and Annie of Frog Creek, Pennsylvania! The brother-and-sister team quickly head off in the magic tree house on another magical and historical adventure.
Their mission: discover one of the four secrets of happiness.
Their journey: to a land of fierce samurai and great beauty, the capital city of Edo (now the city of Tokyo), in ancient Japan in the 1600s.
Their tools: a research book to guide them and a magic wand with three special rules.
Wiley & Grampa's Creature Series
Dracula vs. Grampa By Kirk Scroggs J FIC Scr v.1,
Grandpa's Zombie BBQ By Kirk Scroggs J FIC Scr v2.
Monster Fish Frenzy By Kirk Scroggs J FIC Scr v3.
About Wiley and Grampa triumph over the supernatural forces invading their hometown
Andrew Lost Series
In the Ice Age By JC Greenburg J Fic Gre
In the Jungle By JC Greenburg J Fic Gre
New Elements the story of Marie Curie By Della Yannuzzi j 921 Curie, M.
Journey to the Center of the Earth By Jules Verne J Fic Ver
A story about a group of scientist take a journey to the center of the earth. When they arrive they get more than what they have barraged for.
Chinese New Year By Ann Heinrich j394.261 Hei
Learn all about the Chinese New Year
Hurricane Katrina Strikes the Gulf Coast By Mara Miller j 363.34 Mil
Learn about the Hurricane
Aliens By Peggy Parks j 001.942 Par
You may think you know all there is to know about aliens but do you really? This books talks about alien encounters and their descriptions.
Dragon of the Red Dawn By Mary Pope Osborne J FIC Osb
Merlin the Magician will not eat or sleep or speak to anyone in Camelot. What can be done? The enchantress Morgan knows who to ask
for help: young Jack and Annie of Frog Creek, Pennsylvania! The brother-and-sister team quickly head off in the magic tree house on another magical and historical adventure.
Their mission: discover one of the four secrets of happiness.
Their journey: to a land of fierce samurai and great beauty, the capital city of Edo (now the city of Tokyo), in ancient Japan in the 1600s.
Their tools: a research book to guide them and a magic wand with three special rules.
Wiley & Grampa's Creature Series
Dracula vs. Grampa By Kirk Scroggs J FIC Scr v.1,
Grandpa's Zombie BBQ By Kirk Scroggs J FIC Scr v2.
Monster Fish Frenzy By Kirk Scroggs J FIC Scr v3.
About Wiley and Grampa triumph over the supernatural forces invading their hometown
Andrew Lost Series
In the Ice Age By JC Greenburg J Fic Gre
In the Jungle By JC Greenburg J Fic Gre
New Elements the story of Marie Curie By Della Yannuzzi j 921 Curie, M.
Journey to the Center of the Earth By Jules Verne J Fic Ver
A story about a group of scientist take a journey to the center of the earth. When they arrive they get more than what they have barraged for.
Chinese New Year By Ann Heinrich j394.261 Hei
Learn all about the Chinese New Year
Hurricane Katrina Strikes the Gulf Coast By Mara Miller j 363.34 Mil
Learn about the Hurricane
Aliens By Peggy Parks j 001.942 Par
You may think you know all there is to know about aliens but do you really? This books talks about alien encounters and their descriptions.
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
New Picture Books
Roosers Can't Cock-a-Doodle-Doo By Karen Rostoker-Gruber j E Ros
What happens when a rooster can't cock-a-doodle doo? Who will wake everyone?
L is for Library By Sonya Terry j E Ter
Learn the alphabet
Skelton Hiccups By Margery Cuyler j E Cuy
Can a skeleton get the hiccups? Well this one can. Read to see how he got rid of his hiccups.
Bumposaurus By Penny McKinlay j E Mck
What happens when a dinosaur needs glasses?
One Witch By Laura Leuck j E Leu
A witch make a stew for all her friends. But how does she find the ingredients.
The Journey Home from Grandpa's By Jemima Lumley j E Lum
Hear about this family's exciting trip to Grandpa's house.
Scooby Doo Books By Jesse MCCann j E Mc
Read how Scooby Doo solves the case
Santa's Stuck By Rhonda Gowler Greene j E Gre
What happens when Santa is stuck in a chimney? Who will deliver the presents?
The Couch was a Castle By Ruth Ohi j E Ohi
Find out what the couch can turn into using your imagination.
What happens when a rooster can't cock-a-doodle doo? Who will wake everyone?
L is for Library By Sonya Terry j E Ter
Learn the alphabet
Skelton Hiccups By Margery Cuyler j E Cuy
Can a skeleton get the hiccups? Well this one can. Read to see how he got rid of his hiccups.
Bumposaurus By Penny McKinlay j E Mck
What happens when a dinosaur needs glasses?
One Witch By Laura Leuck j E Leu
A witch make a stew for all her friends. But how does she find the ingredients.
The Journey Home from Grandpa's By Jemima Lumley j E Lum
Hear about this family's exciting trip to Grandpa's house.
Scooby Doo Books By Jesse MCCann j E Mc
Read how Scooby Doo solves the case
Santa's Stuck By Rhonda Gowler Greene j E Gre
What happens when Santa is stuck in a chimney? Who will deliver the presents?
The Couch was a Castle By Ruth Ohi j E Ohi
Find out what the couch can turn into using your imagination.
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