New Non-Fiction for Fall!

Tasmanian Tiger -The Tasmanian tiger does not look at all like a tiger. With his pouch for carrying his live birth pups, he is something like a kangaroo. With the stripes on his back, he looks similar to a zebra, and with his shape and pointed nose, he resembles a neighborhood dog. However, this tiger was very fierce and strong. His daily diet consisted of small animals and birds, but when hunting in a pack with other tigers, he might capture larger animals like kangaroos.


Origami for children-Origami for Children is the perfect introduction to origami, the fun Japanese papercraft for parents and children of all ages. Divided into six sections, the projects cover a whole range of themes, from classic origami designs such as animals to party decorations and modern vehicles. There's even a project showing how to create the classic Japanese arcade character Pacman. You'll be amazed at how much you can create using sheets of paper and a few simple folds. Every stage is described in a series of clear step-by-step photographs, showing all the techniques you will need to complete each of these great designs. Over 35 designs with comprehensive step-by-step instructions. Cute and cool ideas for boys and girls flower baskets, rabbits, a space shuttle, and samurai helmet. Perfect for all occasions, from rainy-day activities to party games.



Nature's Playground- Activities, crafts and games to encourage children to get outdoors!
Introducing children to the excitement of the natural world, this guide to outdoor adventure provides hours of creative, safe, and fun activities. Children will learn how to build a den from branches, make twig boats to sail across a pond, and voyage through the backyard to find tiny insects and creatures. Activities include invigorating games, natural crafts, and lively adventures, all of which are organized by season. An additional chapter also addresses safe activities for children after dark. Perfect for families, caretakers, and educators, this creative resource encourages children to turn off the television and play outside all year round.

Gone Away Lake - When Portia sets out for a visit with her cousin Julian, she expects fun and adventure, but of the usual kind: exploring in the woods near Julian's house, collecting stones and bugs, playing games thoughout the long, lazy days. But this summer is different. On their first day exploring, Portia and Julian discover an enormous bolder with a mysterious message, a swamp chocked with reeds and quicksand and on the far side of the swamp...a ghost town.



From the spring day in 1962 when Willis Merrill and his pet raccoon arrive in Maywood, Indiana, they are nothing but trouble for Lydia Carson. Lydia nicknames Willis "Ratboy" and wonders why he can't be more like his handsome older brother, Elliot. Life gets more complicated when Lydia alienates Elliot by insulting Willis and comes to a standoff with her mother. In her struggle to make amends with all, Lydia finds an ally in Willis and discovers the good in herself.








Home of the Brave-
A deeply poetic and affecting novel about the contemporary immigrant experience.

New on the J Fiction Shelf!

The Edge Chronicles Volumes 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9



Vox -The sixth part of this dramatic and exuberant fantasy adventure series.

This is the second title to feature young librarian-knight, Rook, as he and his co-rebels combine forces to challenge the dark might of the Guardians of the Night who are taking more and more of the power in the Edgeworld. The oily Vox, once Most High Academe, and now a puppet ruler in New Sanctaphrax, becomes the focus in this dramatic and thrilling new adventure which is embellished throughout with marvellously imaginative black and white illustrations.


The Last of the Sky Pirates-
A dramatic and exuberant fantasy adventure filled with colourful and imaginative characters and illustrated with exquisite detail.

Fifty years after the floating city of Sanctaphrax was swept away, the Edgeworld has changed for the worse. Cruel shrykes control the great Mire Road, while slave labor is endemic.

When a young apprentice knight-academic, Rook, sets out on a perilous journey through the Deepwoods, he meets a mysterious stranger living with the banderbears and is propelled right into the middle of a dangerous adventure in which a small group of fighters must challenge the dark might of the Guardians of the Night.



Clash of the Sky Galleons-
In the penultimate book in the Edge Chronicles series, Quint is travelling with his father, Wind Jackal, on a mission to track down and bring to justice Turbot Smeal, the man who started the fire that killed their family. Having left behind his studies at the Knights Academy, Quint is now eager to learn from his father what it really means to be a sky pirate. But, consumed by his desire to capture Smeal, Wind Jackal's judgment is flawed, and his actions endanger the lives of his crew and his son.

As they travel from the taverns and backstreets of Undertown and the wonders of the shipbuilders' yards, to the dark dangers of the Deepwoods, Quint and Maris become separated from the rest of the crew. Finally, at the mysterious, ghostly sky-wreck in Open Sky, they discover the truth about Smeal.




Freeglader-
Fleeing from the ruins of New Undertown, Rook Barkwater and his colleagues the librarian knights, Felix Lodd and his banderbear friends must lead the escaping population to a new life in the Free Glades. But perils aplenty are ahead for the crowd not to mention some goblins with plans of their own. This is the dramatic and exciting conclusion to the Rook Barkwater sequence that takes the reader on a thrilling journey across the Edgeworld.

Winter Nights -
In the great floating city of Sanctaphrax, blizzards howl through the streets as the Edgeworld descends into an endless winter. Quint, the son of a sky pirate, has just begun his training at the Knights Academy training that involves heading out over the Edge on tethers to develop his flying skills. But when Quint breaks the rules and heads out to Open Sky on his own, he runs into the great sky leviathans known as cloud-eaters and must use all his skill and ingenuity if catastrophe is not to strike the Edgeworld. . . .

HEY ELEMENTARY STUDENTS -

We have another summer reading opportunity for you!

You can earn a free pass to Indiana Beach!

You HAVE to use the pass between August 11-29, 2008.

So, make sure your parents know what it's all about.

WE ONLY HAVE 50 PASSES SO DON'T DELAY!

All you have to do is read 6 books at your grade level and

bring a list of those books to the librarian at the Youth Services desk.

You will then have to transfer the names of the books on the pass.

Then the librarian will sign the pass.

Then have your parent sign the pass.

And you are ready to go!

(There is an entrance fee for others going without a pass)!

If you have questions, call 362-2242 ext 115

New chapter books ready to check out:

The Dragon's Child by Laurence Yep
This is a touching story of a father and son and their unforgettable journey from China to America.

Twilight by Erin Hunter
This is the 5th book in the series Warriors: The New Prophecy.

Basketball Bats by Betty Hicks
Henry and his team, The Bats, take on the Tigers. Henry learns a lesson about working as a team.

Falcondance by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
This is volume 3 of the series The Keisha'ra.

We also have 2 new non-fiction books:

Don't Bump the Glump! by Shel Silverstein
This is Shel Silverstein's first book of poetry. You will be amazed, astonished, and entertained by this most unusual bestiary of silly and scary creatures.

Duel! by Dennis Brindell Fradin
The vice president, Aaron Burr, and the secretary of state, Alexander Hamilton, have challenged each other to a duel. They were once friends but now they are bitter enemies. Only one man survives, but their rivalry lives on.

New Non-fiction Choices

The Surrender Tree Poems of Cuba's Struggle for Freedom - A multi award winning book of poetry about Cuba's freed slaves and their continued fight for freedom. j 811.45 Eng

The Random House book of Poetry for Children - great poems for kids written by numerous authors.
I'm in trouble made a bubble peeled it off my nose
felt a rock in my sock got gum between my toes
Made another told my brother we could blow a pair
Give three cheers now our ears are sticking to our hair.j 811.008 Ran

Pale Male Citizen Hawk of New York City- A true adventure of Pale Male, a red tailed hawk, and his mate as they raise their young in busy downtown New York.
j 598.944


Snow White- This beautiful story is retold in Spanish and English. j 468 Des


See How They Run Campaign Dreams, Election Schemes and the Race to the White House - A very interesting book about the presidential elections from the very beginning.

Newest additions!!

Picture Books include:

In a Blue Room by Jim Averbeck (j E Ave)
Blue moons can make bedtime magic!

You Can Do It! by Tony Dungy (j E Dun)
Inspirational story by Colts head coach.

Buffalo Music by Tracey E. Fern (j E Fer)
One pioneer lady helped to save what was almost
lost forever.

Twenty Heartbeats by Dennis Haseley (j E Has)
Beautiful story about learning patience. Outstanding
illustrations make this story even more memorable.

Sisters of Scituate Light by Stephen Krensky (j E Kre)
Two lighthouse keeper's daughters use their wits to
chase away raiders during the War of 1812.

Punk Farm on Tour by Jarrett J. Krosoczka (j E Kro)
Sheep, Pig, Cow, Goat and Chicken are ready to go
on tour but their van is giving them problems.

I'm the Best Artist in the Ocean by Kevin Sherry (j E She)
The GIANT SQUID challenges you to find a better artist than he.

New books with CDs in Youth Services Department

Who's Got Game? by Toni Morrison (j B&CD 398.24 Mor)

Ten-Gallon Bart by Susan Stevens Crummel (j B&CD E Cru)

Nobody Notices Minerva by Wednesday Kirwan (j B&CD E Kir)

Skippyjon Jones and the Big Bones by Judy Schachner (j B&CD E Sch)

Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa by Erica Silverman (j B&CD E Sil)

Whopper Cake by Karma Wilson (j B&CD E Wil)

Annie and Snowball and the Prettiest House by Cynthia Rylant (j B&CD BEG Ryl)

Zelda and Ivy and the Boy Next Door by Laura McGee Kvasnosky (j B&CD FIC Kva)

New Chapter Books

Clash of the Sky Galleons (Number 9 in The Edge Chronicles) by
Paul Stewart & Chris Riddell (j FIC Ste v.9)
"Not even here...will you be safe from my vengeance!" bellowed the captain.

The Winter Nights (Number 8 in The Edge Chronicles) by
Paul Stewart & Chris Riddell (j FIC Ste v.8)
She screamed as she dangled precariously over the edge!!!

Arctic Tale by Barry Varela (j FIC Var)
A companion to the major motion picture

The Puppy Place/Snowball by Ellen Miles (j FIC Mil)
Where every puppy finds a home.

New BEGINNING Books

Five Little Bats Flying in the Night by Steve Metzger (j BEG Met)
Oh, no!!! One flew away. What will Mother do?

Five Little Penquins Slipping on the Ice by Steve Metzger (j BEG Met)
Oh, no!!! One fell down. What will Mother do?

Good Night, Dora by Christine Ricci (j BEG Ric)
A lift-the-flap book about Dora and Boots and learning to say good night.

New Non-fiction Choices

Boats by Ken Robbins (j387.2 Rob)
Do you know how many people might travel on a cruise liner at one time?
How much liquid do you think a tanker might carry?

Bimwili & the Zimwi by Verna Aardema (j398.2 Aar)
A "Parents Choice Award for Literature" book
Folk tale from Zanzibar that includes a shape-changing ogre.

Dinosaurs by Gail Gibbons (j567.9 Gib)
Fresh, new edition of an old favorite for beginning readers.

Cactus Hotel by Brenda Z. Guiberson (j583.56 Gui)
Award winning book about a hotel for animals in the desert!!

A Day in the Life of Slippidy Seal by Betty Preston (j599.79 Pre)
Follow the adventures of an adorable harp seal with full-color photos
and easy to read text.

The Boy Who Loved All Living Things by Sheila Hamanaka (j610.92 Ham)
The imaginary childhood journal of Albert Schweitzer.

Bottoms Up! by David Lewman (j818.54 Lew)
Jokes from Bikini Bottom with Spongebob Squarepants

Little Critter's Joke Book by Mercer Mayer (j818.54 May)
Just in time to tell your friends at school! Jokes from the Little Critters.

On the New book shelf

The Girls' Book How to be Best at Everything by Juliana Foster
I love this book! This book is full of ideas about how to do anything and everything! Want to know how to bake bread, take a picture, press flowers, shoot a basket, finger weave, annoy people in an elevator and more?
Girls! Check out this book!

There are more children's books ready to be checked out:

Picture Books:

No Moon, Mo Milk by Chris Babock
Martha, the cow, wants to go to the moon. See how she does it!!

Reuben and the Fire by Merle Good
This story takes the reader inside the world of the Amish with adventure, a sense of place, and a touch of humor.

Boo to You, Winnie the Pooh adapted by Bruce Talkington
Yes, we have a Halloween book for you to enjoy in July!

Something Beautiful by Sharon Dennis Syeth
When a young lady goes looking for something beautiful in her neighborhood she finds many different things.

Chapter Books:

The Blue Ghost by Marion Dan Bauer
At her grandmother's log cabin, Liz is led to make contact with children she believes may be her ancestors.

Pieces of Georgia by Jen Bryant
Read this story to see how a girl's life changes after she receives a gift membership to an art museum.

Fat Camp Commandos Go West by Daniel Pinkwater
Ralph and Sylvia flee a fat camp and join their friend at a dude ranch.

42 Miles by Tracie Vaughn Zimmer
This book of poems tells how a 13-year-old tries to bring together her two lives; the one in the city with Mom and the one in the country with Dad.

Non-Fiction Books:

One Wintry Night by Ruth Bell Graham
This book retells the Christmas story in a contemporary setting, beginning with creation and closing with Christ's resurrection.

Knights in Shining Armor by Gail Gibbons
This book tells all about knights.

The Goodnight Circle by Carolyn Lesser
This story describes the activities of a variety of animals from sunset to sunrise.

Koko's Story by Dr. Francine Patterson
This is an old favorite about the gorilla named Koko.

Cats Know Best by Colin Eisler
This story tells about the things cats know best!

Getting to Know You illustrated by Rosemary Wells
Sixteen of the songs that Rodgers and Hammerstein created are illustrated for children in this great book.

The Beauty and the Beast selected by Jack Prelutsky
This is a book of illlustrated poems about animals, insects, and birds by poets from different parts of the world.

Wrong About Japan: A Father's Journey With His Son by Peter Carey
Charley and his father love Japanese manga and anime books. Eventually they travel to Japan where they learn about the the history of the culture (as well as many other things along the way).

Come check out these new chapter books:

Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater
This is an old classic about Mr. Popper supporting 12 penguins.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
This is an incredible pop-up book of this old classic story.

Werewolves Don't Go To Summer Camp by Debbie Dadey
Is the hairy camp director really a werewolf?

Who is Stealing the 12 Days of Christmas by Martha Freeman
Someone is stealing the yard decorations of the 12 days of Christmas. Alex, Yasmeen, and the detective cat have to crack the case before it ruins the Christmas tradition.

Scooby-Doo and the Frankenstein Monster by James Gelsey
The wax museum monster looks like he is going to come to life and steal the rare necklace. Scooby and the gang have to melt that monster before the necklace is gone forever.

Sardine in Outer Space 2 by Emmanuel Guibert
Sardine, Little Louie, and Captain Yellow Shoulder must keep the evil Supermuscleman from brainwashing children with his machine. This is a graphic novel.

Running Out of Time by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Diphtheria strikes the frontier village and the children are dying. It's up to Jessie to get help. She discovers that the world beyond the village is more alien and threatening than she could have imagined.

My Life as a Walrus Whoopee Cushion by Bill Myers
Wally McDoogle and his buddies win the Gazillion Dollar Lotto. In this story they learn about the dangers of both greed and materialism.

The Littles and the Lost Children by John Peterson
This is another adventure about people who are no more than six inches tall. Where did the lost children come from? Where do they belong?

Syke's the Limit! by Megan Shull
Twelve-year-old Syke signs up for Cat Island Adventure Camp and thinks she's in for the summer of a lifetime. But once she's 3000 miles from home, battling mammoth mountain peaks and the meanest girl she has ever met, she wonders if she can survive. She may discover she's stonger than she thinks.

Yours Truly, Syke O'Shea by Megan Shull
Eleven-year-old hockey player Syke deals with boys, sisters, math tests, team tryouts, and other ups and downs of middle school.

The New Ron (a Kim Possible book) adapted by Kiki Thorpe
Kim Possible's friend, Ron, gets a new look and a brand new Ron emerges. Will Kim be able to save the world AND her friendship with Ron?

These new beginner books are ready to be checked out!

Inside a Barn in the Country by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
This is a rebus read-along book.

Bo and Peter by Betsy Franco
This story tells about what best friends do during the day.

Charlotte's Web adapted by Jennifer Frantz
Wilbur makes new friends in new home.

The Berry Best Friends' Picnic by Jackie Glassman
Strawberry Shortcake and her friends have to share ingredients when getting ready for a picnic.

Dora the Explorer: Just Like Dora! by Allison Inches
Dora's friends follow her to a yummy surprise.

Cars: Driving Buddies adapted by Apple Jordan
This is a story about McQueen the race car.

Cars: Old, New, Red, Blue by Melissa Lagonegro
The cars tell about colors and sizes.

Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch by Cynthia Rylant
This is another adventure with Henry and Mudge.

The Littles and the Summer Storm based on books by John Peterson
The drain is clogged and the basement is flooding. How will the family get to the drain?

Come see our new picture books!

The Berenstain Bears and the Substitute Teacher by Stan & Jan Berenstain
Will the class play tricks on the substitute teacher or will they behave?

Barney's Christmas Surprise by Mark S. Bernthal
What will the suprise be for Barney?

Disney's Aladdin: The Magic Carpet Ride
This is a story about Aladdin and Princess Jasmine.

Opposites by Monique Felix
This is a wordless book showing pictures of opposites when you turn each page.

My Friends by Taro Gomi
A little girl learns to walk, climb, and study the earth from her animal friends.

Kate's Giants by Valiska Gregory
Kate realizes that if she can think about the monsters coming out of the door then she can think them back out the door.

ABC Valentine by Pamela Jane
There is a Valentine item for every letter of the alphabet in this story.

What Would Barney Say? by Sheryl Leach
The reader has to figure out what Barney might say in different situations throughout the day.

We Like To Do Things by Walter M. Mason
This book is all about verbs (actions).

Just Lost! by Gina and Mercer Mayer
Little Critter gets lost in the mall and the security guards help him find Mom.

Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees adapted by Jan Palmer
A toy camel helps Raggedy Ann and Andy find the lost doll.

The Bag I'm Taking To Grandma's by Shirley Neitzel
With the turn of each page, the bag going to Grandma's gets fuller and fuller.

Penguin Pete and Little Tim by Marcus Pfister
See what happens with Penguin and Tim after a the snow falls.

Dora the Explorer: Show Me Your Smile! by Christine Ricci
This story is all about a visit to the dentist.

Brave Lion, Scared Lion by Joan Stimson
Even though baby lion cubs don't act perfectly, Mom still loves them.

Halloween Alphabet by Beverly Barras Vidrine
See what spooky item comes up on each page with a different letter of the alphabet.

New Fiction Books! Check for these great books on the New Fiction Book Shelf

Two new The Danger Joe Show books titled Back to the Bayou and Bungee Baboon Rescue.
Danger Joe Denim the host of a wildlife show on tv, and his son, travel the globe in search of the most magnificent animals. Labled on the shelf as j FIC Bul.

Soccer Around the World by Tracey West.
Everybody's favorites, Maya and Miguel team up for another adventure. A third grade reading level. j FIC Wes

Paddington at the Tower by Michael Bond and Fred Banbery
First published in 1975, children still love Paddington. Why are the ravens following Paddington? What do they want? j FIC Bon

The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes; Knowledge is Power by Anne Mazer.
Abby is starting 6th grade at last! She thiniks she is ready for anything- until she makes a mortifying mistake on her very first day! 5th grade reading level, j FIC Maz

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Creepy Stuff by Mary Packard
Take a peek and be amazed by the spine-tingling world around you!

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Optical Illusions by Gen Shibuya and Hal Just
Can you trust your own eyes? Maybe ...Maybe Not!!

Roald Dahl's Revolting Recipes
Why not cook up some Stink Bugs' Eggs? mmmm....

Nursery Rhymes
A beautifully illustrated miniature book of beloved nursery rhymes.

Christian Mother Goose
Rock-a-Bye Bible by Marjorie Ainsborough Decker
Little Bo-Peep Has lost her sheep and doesn't know where to find them; But Jesus knows and can bring them home, wagging their tails behind them.

2 New Star Wars Adventures Game Books
Hunt the Sun Runner and The Cavern of Screaming Skulls by Ryder Windham
A ghost ship is on a crash course with a helpless planet. First you must find it. Then you must stop it. May the force be with you.

Science Around the Year by Janice VanCleave
Figure out the answers to these and many other scientific mysteries with this awesome assortment of experiments, projects and facts for every season of the year.

121 Holiday Crafts Kids Can Make from the Highlights Magazine

1-2-3 Draw Mythical Creatures: a step by step guide by Freddie Levin

Christmas Fun; Holiday Crafts and Treats by Diane Cherkerzian
Creative Uses For Recyclables

The Little Hands Big Fun Craft Book; Creative Fun for 2 to 6 year olds. by Judy Press

Two new Charlie Brown comic books.
Now, That's Profound Charlie Brown and Dogs Are Worth It! by Charles M. Schulz

We Like to Nurse by Chia Martin
A simple picture book of animals nursing their young.

Pigs by Gail Gibbons
A great non-fiction book all about pigs.

By My Brothers Side by Tiki and Ronde Barber
Tiki breaks his leg and Ronde must play with out him.

Skateboarding Skills; the rider's guide by Ben Powell
A step by step guide to performing skateboard tricks.

Whatever the Weather by Karen Wallace
A level one reader all about the weather and basic weather terms.

Elijah Wood by Danny Fingeroth
A biography about Elijah Wood and his superstar movie career.

I Wonder How Parrots Can Talk
Amazing but true facts about birds.

Penguin, Penguin by Margaret Hillert
A early reader book all about penguins. Check out other books featured on www.Starfall.com .

The Egg
A first Discovery book all about the egg. An easy reader.

Big Machines by Karen Wallace
A level 1 reader about cranes, dump trucks, fork lifts, and steam rollers!

Two new I Spy books, Santa Claus and Dinosaur's Eye.
Easy reader with just 3 to 4 things to find per page.

We have several new board books for our collection:
Worms Wiggle
Scruffy Teddy's book of Shapes
Touch and Feel Home
Big Dog and Little Dog
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear
Big Red Barn
Gingerbread Baby
The Mitten
Two Worlds Together in Me
First Numbers
Where's Spot?
Eating the Alphabet
Cookie Kisses
Bunny's Numbers
Elmer's Colors
Moo, Moo, Peekaboo!
Noni Touches
Noni Sees
Polly Put the Kettle On and Other Play Rhymes

Summer Reading is finally here.

This year we have a ton of fun events that everyone can enjoy.

It still is not to late to join. Read and get prizes thats all there is to it.

There are a lot of activities that you can do to help make your summer fun. We have days where we make crafts. We also play movies on Fridays where you can watch a movie and drink root beer floats during the movie.

We also have special guest that are coming to the library to entertain you. For example Magician Mark Lehman is coming on July 12th at 2:30. Come have fun at Ocean Bubbles on June 14th at 10:00am.

We have 2 new non-fiction titles:

The Nursery Rhymes of Winnie the Pooh - A Classic Disney Treasury

Sisters and Brothers by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page
This is all about sibling relationships in the animal world.

We have several new picture books:

Magnus at the Fire by Jennifer Armstrong
This Young Hoosier Book Nominee is about an oldtime horse that works at the fire station. But, when the motorized fire engine is invented Magnus is not ready to retire.

There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow! by Lucille Colandro
This is a take off of the Little Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly. Instead, she swallows other things and then there is a surprise ending.

The Easter Bunny That Overslept by Priscilla and Otto Friedrich
Since the Easter Bunny oversleeps on Easter, he tries to deliver the eggs on Mother's Day, the Fourth of July, and Halloween. But, it's Santa that gets him back on track.

Edsel The Elephant Who Learned to Share by Sunny Griffin
This rhyming book is actually a sweet book about friendship.

Maybe a Bear Ate It! by Robie H. Harris
This delightful book is about a character looking for his book.

Little Bunny Follows His Nose by Katherine Howard
Little Bunny's mother tells him to go outside to play and to follow his nose. He finds many wonderful things to smell.

Pokemon - Mewtwo Strikes Back

The Sandman
This charming book is about the Sandman who keeps watch over children sleeping at night.

The Cat in the Hat - the Movie!

Grumpy Cat by Britta Teckentrup
Once there was a cat who looked grumpy. But, he wasn't grumpy, he was just lonely. Read to see what happens to make him happy in the end.

We have several new chapter books too:

Fort Last Voyage of the Griffon (Adventures of Pachelot series) by Wendy Caszatt-Allen
This is book one in this series. It's about a dog that helps his master and others along the way.

Fort Brokenheart (Adventures of Pachelot series) by Wendy Caszatt-Allen
This is book two in this series. It's about a dog looking for two friends in the wilderness.

Angelica for President by Erica David
This is a Rugrat book.

Winnie the Pooh's Bedtime Stories by Bruce Talkington

Uh-Oh Cleo by Jessica Harper
The day starts out normal and then it ends up being Stitches Saturday because of a cut on the head.

The New Prophecy Warriors series by Erin Hunter includes:
Midnight
Moonrise
Dawn
Starlight
Sunset

Goldie by Ellen Miles
This is another book in The Puppy Place series about a puppy that finds a home.

Attack of the Growling Eyeballs by Lin Oliver
Daniel lives with his three sisters, his mother, his grandmother, and his great-grandmother and has always wanted a brother. One day he suddenly shrinks to the size of a toe and discovers he has a twin brother the same size.

Two books in the Jack Russell: Dog Detective series by Darrel and Sally Odgers:
Dog Den Mystery
The Phantom Mudder

Isabel and the Miracle Baby by Emily smith Pearce
Isabel is jealous of her baby sister and feels like mom has no time for her now. She is also worried that mom's cancer may return. It finally comes to a point where Isabel can't hold back her feelings any longer.

Fly Like the Wind by Bridgette Z. Savage
This is based on a true story of a horse and her rider in the American Civil War.

New Picture Books Today!!!

Johnny Tractor And Friends Working Together, by T.J. Cahill
Danny Dozer, Luke Loader and Grady Grader cooperate to get a big job done. A John Deere storybook for little folks.

Wheel Away! by Dayle Ann Dodds
A runaway wheel takes a bouncy, bumpy, amusing journey through town.

Pumpkinhead byEric Rohmann
Life is bound to be different for Otho, a boy with a pumpkin for a head. He is about to plunge headlong into a long and perilous adventure filled with difficulties.

Jimmy's Sunny Book, by Paul Dowling
Follow Jimmy and his puppy as they head out of doors on a bright, sunny day. A child pulls the tab and magic happens! The sun comes up! Shadows appear! Jimmy can be drenched with water!

Manatee Winter, by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
A mother manatee and her little calf travel from the Gulf of Mexico through dangerous water full of speeding boats.

George and Martha Back In Town, by James Marshall
Though their friendship is often tested, George and Martha survive with a sense of humor.

A Guest Is A Guest, by John Himmelman
Chaos prevails when the barnyard animals decide to live in the house with Farmer Beanbuckets and his family.

Five Secrets In A Box, by Catherine Brighton
This is a story about the scientist Galileo and his daughter, Virginia, who lived four hundred years ago in Italy.

Curious George The Movie, by Margret and H.A. Rey
George was a gook little monkey...and always very curious!

Thumbelina, by Sue Kassierer
Tiny Barbie Thumbelina marries a handsome little man.

We've Got A New Beginner Book!

Zack's Alligator Goes To School, by Shirley Mozelle
Briget, an alligator key chain that grows into a full-sized creature when dunked in water, creates chaotic fun when Zack takes her to school for show-and-tell. Sequel to "Zack's Alligator."

New non-fiction books!!

Chewing The Cud, Dick King-Smith
Dick King-Smith recounts his life from soldier to farmer to salesman to factory worker to teacher to, finally, author.

Who Made God?, Larry Libby
Children have questions about God that seem to have no logical explanation. This book offers sensitive, answers to difficult questions.

Noah's Ark, by Peter Spier
The story of Noah and the Ark.

A Nest Full Of Eggs, by Priscilla Belz jenkins
What's inside that pretty blue egg? A baby bird slowly develops inside that egg until one day it cracks through the shell and soon it will learn how to fly and take care of itself.

Why Does Water Wiggle?
Learn about the world with this collection of stories about animals, your body, scientific experiments, elec-tricks and more.

Tools, by Ken Robbins
Twenty-three full-color, labeled photographs of tools include paintbrush, screwdriver, trowel, and pliers.

Christmas Fun, by Anthony Tallarico
Search for Santa in this fun-filled activity book.

Five New Chapter Books

The Penderwicks On Gardam Street by Jeanne Birdsall
The four Penderwick sisters are faced with the unimaginable prospect of their widowed father dating, and they hatch a plot to stop him.

The Willoughbys by Lous Lowry
In this tongue-in-cheek take on classic themes in children's literature, the four Willoughby children set about to become "deserving orphans" after their neglectful parents embark on a treacherous around-the-world adventure, leaving them in the care of an odious nanny.

Lacrosse Firestorm by Matt Christopher
Michael Donofrio's taking revenge after his chances of becoming the league's top scorer were sabotaged. This latest installment in Matt Christopher's bestselling series combines all the lacrosse action and myster his fans crave.

Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix
When thirteen-year-old friends Jonah and Chip, who are both adopted, find out that they were discovered on a plane that appeared out of nowhere, full of babies, with no adults on board, they realize that they have uncovered a mystery involving time travel and two opposing forces, each trying to capture them.

Annie And Simon by Catharine O'Neill
This book recounts four adventures of Annie, her big brother, Simon, and their dog, Hazel.

Two New Junior Non-Fiction Books

A Man For All Seasons by Stephen Krensky
This spirited tribute profiles the African American scientist George Washington Carver, who not only put the peanut on the map, but was also one of the first advocates for recycling.

Before John Was A Jazz Giant by Carole Boston Weatherford
With vibrant words and glowing colors this book composes an amazingly rich hymn to the childhood of jazz legend John Coltrane.

Three Great New Picture Books!

Sergio Makes A Splash by Edel Rodriguez
Even though he loves water, Sergio the penquin is afraid to swim in the deep water until he learns how.

Scaredy Squirrel At The Beach by Melanie Watt
Read the nutty adventure of Scaredy Squirrel when he tries to build his very own safe beach getaway. Something's missing so he travels to the real beach to retrieve the missing object. Things get really complicated when he's suddenly outnumbered on the seashore! SOS!!

Giant Meatball by Robert Weinstock
An exuberant and overly proud meatball rolls through town, obvious to the destruction it causes, until finally the townspeople decide they have had enough.

New Junior Chapter Books

Five New Goosebumps by R.L. Stine

The Haunted Mask
Carly Beth's Halloween mask is so ugly that it almost scared her little brother to death. Halloween is almost over. And Carly Beth is still wearing that special mask.

A Night In Terror Tower
Sue and her brother, Eddie, are visiting London when they lose their tour group. They're left alone in a gloomy old prison tower, after dark--with all those eerie sounds and a strange dark figure who wants them...dead.

The Abominable Snowman Of Pasadena
The Blakes are off to Alaska--to photograph a mysterious snow creature there. Poor Jordan and Nicole get chased by a monstrous creature.

Monster Blood II
Evan gets a present--it's green and slimy and it's starting to grow!

The Headless Ghost
Hill House, the biggest tourist attraction in town, is haunted by the ghost of a thirteen-year-old boy. A boy with no head!




Pokemon The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back adapted by Tracey West
Scientists cloned the legendary Pokemon Mew to create Mewtwo, the most powerful Pokemon in the world.

Scooby-Doo And The Phony Fortune-Teller by James Gelsey
All aboard! Scooby and the gang are traveling on an old-fashioned steamboat.

Scooby-Doo And The Masked Magician by James Gelsey
Do you believe in magic? Scooby and Shaggy sure do! The Mystery, Inc. gang is visiting the Magic Palace, a place where magicians can make twelve-course dinners appear.

The Hardy Boys: Sabotage At Sports City by Franklin W. Dixon
The Hardys draw a treacherous opponent in a world-class tournament of terror!

Home For The Howl-Idays by Dian Curtis Regan
Sam and Leesha are home for winter break and it should be a blast--but their family has turned into monsters. Can Sam and Leesha save them?

Cam Jansen And The Tennis Trophy Mystery by David A. Adler
Mr. Day's prized tennis trophy is gone. It's been locked in the cabinet--how could anyone have taken it. Cam knows she can solve the case.

Goblins In The Castle by Bruce Coville
This mystery is a shivery treat for readers, who will identify with the stalward William as he ferrets out the castle's scary secrets and rights a long-existing wrong.

Encyclopedia Brown And The Case Of Pablo's Nose by Donald J. Sobol
Think you're smarter than Encyclopedia Brown? Think again! There are ten mysteries in this book--can you solve them all?

Animorphs: The Threat by K.A. Applegate
There is a new Animorph, and he's arrived just in time.

Animorphs: The Attack by K.A., Applegate
The Animorphs have met the Ellimist.

Abigail by Portia How Sperry and Lois Donaldson
The Tom Calvin family leaves its farm in Kentucky for a fresh start in the new state of Indiana. These early Indiana settlers traveled by foot and covered wagon.



Phantom Stallion: Wild Horse Island by Terri Farley:

Rain Forest Rose
A lonely girl, a wild horse, and a Hawaiin Island full of possibilities.

Castaway Colt
Darby nervously starts her new school in Hawaii, and when she gets there it's even worse than she thought. At least she has a new horse to go home to.

The Shining Stallion
After Darcy accidentally endangers one of her grandfather's horses, she can't help but wonder if she really belongs on a horse ranch at all. But then a shadowy horse shows up--could it be the legendary Shining Stallion of Hawaii?

The Quiet Little Woman by Louisa May Alcott
Patty's life in an orphanage is a dark world. Even after a family finally does come for her, it is only because they need a servant. There is one person who does care about her, and her life will never be the same!

More Mary-Kate and Ashley

Mary-Kate and Ashley Two of a Kind Series:

It's A Twin Thing adapted by Judy Katschke
Ashley can't wait to go back to school, and school shopping. Mary-Kate would much rather hit a softball that hit the mega-mall. They do agree that they're too for a babysitter.

How To Flunk Your First Date adapted by Megan Stine
Ashley is so jealous. Mary-Kate has a new math tutor--and he's totally cute!

The Sleep-Over Secret adapted by Judy Katschke
What a blast! A sleepover! Ashley gets a big surprise when the girls play Truth or Dare.

One Twin Too Many adapted by Megan Stine
Ashley's found a way to make her history project fun--she's partnered with Pokey Valentine, the boy of her dreams! The only problem is, Pokey likes Mary-Kate!

To Snoop Or Not To Snoop? adapted by Judy Katschke
The twins have a new telescope and they use it to spy on their neighbors!

My Sister The Super-Model adapted by Megan Stine
Ashley's going to be a model--Real Teen magazine is coming to her school to pick their model of the month. Oh, no! they pick Mary-Kate!

Two's A Crowd adapted by Judy Katschke
Ashley has a new best friend!

War Of The Wardrobes by Megan Stine
The twins hate school uniforms, and if they don't work fast they'll face a fashionless future!

Bye-Bye Boy-Friend byJudy Katschke
Mary-Kate has the starring role in the next school play, and has to kiss the leading man--Ashley's big-time crush, Ross Lambert!

It's Snow Problem by Nancy Butcher
Mary-Kate is going to prove that Hans Jensen is not the only super-athlete around. After she's thrown off all of the teams, can Ashley help her sister get back on?

More Junion Non-Fiction

The Presidents Of The United States by Frank Freidel
This White House Historical Association publication contains biographies of Presidents from George Washington to George Bush.

The First Ladies by Margaret Brown Klapthor
In this White House Historical Association publication, two hundred years of our country's history are reflected in the lives of the women who have served as First Lady.

We Both Read: About The Ocean by Sindy McKay
Introducing the easiest and most enjoyable way to help and encourage children to read, We Both Read is designed to invite parents and children to share the reading of a book by taking turns reading out loud.

The Yarn Girls' Guide To Beyond The Basics by Julie Carles and Jordana Jacobs
The yarn girls up the ante on quick-to-knit, sassy looks in this book. With the same friendly encouragement and big-sister know-how they take new knitters to the next level.

Rock OF Ages by Tonya Bolden
Tonya Bolden's tribute to the black church is a celebration that spans centuries of oppression, endurance, hope, and jubilee.

Just Joking! by Andy Griffiths
Join this joker as he attempts some of the best--and worst--practical jokes in history. No one is safe when Andy's around--not even you!

More New Non-Fiction Books

Nine new Garfield books by Jim Davis:

Garfield Out To Lunch
America's favorite feline--doing what he does best!

Garfield Chews The Fat
Starved for attention, the world-famous feline hogs the spotlight in his 17th book.

Garfield Keeps His Chins Up
Garfield gives himself something to chew on in this smorgasbord of laughs.

Garfield Hits The Big Time
Garfield goes for the silver in this collection of fun!

Garfield Pulls His Weight
Garfield tackles the big laughs in his hilarious 26th collection!

Garfield Dishes It Out
Garfield serves up a feast of fun in this delicious collection!

Garfield Life In The Fat Lane
Garfield expands his waistline and punch lines in his outrageous 28th collection!

Garfield Tons Of Fun
Help yourself to a feast of fun with Garfield's hillarious 29th book.

Garfield Bigger And Better
Cozy up to America's favorite eating machine in Garfield's 30th helping of hilarity!

New Junior Non-Fiction

A Boy Named Beckoning adapted by Gina Capaldi
This true story is a testament to the character, heart, and human spirit of one extraordinary man--Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American hero.

The Art Of Freedom by Bob Raczka
What is America? See a variety of answers through the eyes of eighteen American artists.

The Brook Book by Jim Arnosky
A babbling brook may look peaceful on the surface, but look closer--it's full of life!

Wild Cats Past And Present by John E. Becker, Ph.D.
Not all cats are the playful pets we pamper; meet the wild cats. Wild cats have fascinated mankind for thousands of years. Each species has its own tale--from being worshiped to being feared as a ravaging monster. What is fiction and what is fact about these furry animals?

Keep Your Eye On The Kid by Catherine Brighton
This biography of Buster Keaton evokes the streets and stages of early twentieth-century America and brings the remarkable childhood of a timeless comedian to life.

Balls! Round 2 by Michael J. Rosen
Learn about the balls used in baseball, softball, bowling, bocce ball, croquet, billiards, the shot put and other "oddballs"; how they're made, why they look the way they do, some amazing facts about their history...and a bit about the games that use them, too.

Colors! !Colores! by Jorge Lujan and Piet Grobler
This bilingual, bicultural book presents us with a beautiful vision of a planet in which nature, words and the rising and setting of the sun and the moon exist in harmony.

Great New Picture Books!!!

The Best Time To Read by Debbie Bertram and Susan Bloom
A boy who has just learned to read tries to find someone in his family who will listen to him read aloud.

Trainstop by Barbara Lehman
In this woodless picture book, a young girl takes a train and makes a stop at a most unusual place where she has an important task to perform.

The Wolves Are Back by Jean Craighead George
This stirring picture book tells the story of how wolves were brought back from near extinction in our country.

Baby Brains And Robomom by Simon James
Baby Brains, the smartest baby in the universe, puts his genius to work building RoboMom, who can cook, clean, and do laundry. The family gets more help than they bargained for!

Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa by Erica Silverman
Cowgirl Kate and her cowhorse, Cocoa, discover what it means to work, play, and be together--rain or shine.

Silent Music by James Rumford
As bombs and missiles fall on Baghdad in 2003, a young boy uses the art of calligraphy to distance himself from the horror of war.

The Chicken Of The Family by Mary Amato
When her older sisters tease her into believing that she is actualy a chicken, Henrietta runs off to a farm to be among her own kind.

All Is Well by Frank E. Peretti
A divorced mother and her daughter prop up their sagging spirits and keep the flames of faith alive by clinging to a phrase first heard on a previous Christmas, "All is well."

Lulu's Lost Shoes by Paula Blankenship
It is time for Lulu to be off to school, but she can't find her shoes! All her little bug friends get off the school bus to help her find them. Now everyone is late and Mother Ladybug is not very happy!

Chopsticks by Jon Berkeley
A small mouse named Chopsticks who lives on a floating restaurant in China becomes friends with a carved wooden dragon who wants to fly.

Traction Man Is Here! by Mini Grey
Traction Man, a boy's courageous action figure, has a variety of adventures with Scrubbing Brush and other objects in the house.

The Golden Sleepy Book by Margaret Wise Brown
In this collection of stories, poems, and songs the author whispers tales of dreaming bunnies, drowsy bees, and all the pretty little horses.

Nonsense! by Sally Kahler Phillips
What is nonsense? Is it a rhino with wings? a turtle serving tea? a book-reading bunny? You bet it is!

One more Mary-Kate and Ashley book

Two Of A Kind Diaries: P.S. Wish You Were Here by Megan Stine
The third in a three-part series, Ashley is left alone at White Oak Academy when Mary-Kate goes home to join her old softball team. Ashley really needs her--she's the only one who can help, and she's not there.

Ten new Mary Kate and Ashley mystery adventures

The Case Of The Ballet Bandit by Laura O'Neil
Mary Kate and Ashley find a mystery when they vist backstage at the New York City Ballet. The star ballerina's diamond tiara was stolen. The Trenchcoat Twins are always on their toes!

The Case Of The Flapper 'Napper by Judy Katschke
While attending a cool costume party, the twins get involved in the mystery of the disappearing cat.

The Case Of The Blue-Ribbon Horse by I.K. Swobud
The mystery-loving twins find adventure at Mary-Kate's horseback riding schoool. Someone is playing mean tricks--they tried to steal Mary-Kate's horse! Who knew what they would try next?

The Case Of The Surprise Call by Melinda Metz
Singing dragons..giant bunnies..mysterious phone calls. What did all these things have in common? They're clues in the weirdest case the Trenchcoat Twins ever had.

The Case Of The Haunted Camp by Nina Alexander
The girls were going to have so much fun at summer camp until they heard that the camp was haunted. Was their really a ghost at their camp? That's what they had to find out.

The Case Of The Summer Camp Caper by Judy Katschke
This time, they couldn't wait to spend the summer at Camp Wishing Well--that is until they got there. Packages from home and snacks started disappearing--and showing up in Mary-Kates drawers, under her bed, and stuffed in her sneakers. She looked like a thief!

The Case Of The Missing Mummy by Francess Lantz
A mummy is missing and strange things start happening to everyone in the twin's class. Could they be cursed? They had to find the missing mummy fast.

The Case Of The Great Elephant Escape by June Doolittle
Where in the world could someone hide an elephant? Mary-Kate and Ashley search for the missing baby circus elephant. It shouldn't be too hard to find, right? Wrong!

The Case Of The Wild Wolf River by Judy Katschke
The twins get a call all the way from Montana. Jason White Eagle needed their help because someone kept robbing the ranch where he lives--each theft on the night of a full moon.

The Case Of The Disappearing Princess by Lisa Eisenberg
Mary-Kate and Ashley are in Hollywood! Even while just watching a movie, the Trenchcoat Twins become involved in a mystery!

Four new chapter books ready to be checked out:

1) The Buddha's Diamonds by Carolyn Marsden
As a storm sweeps in, Tinh' father tells him to tie up their fishing boat, but the storm scares him and he runs away. When the damage to the boat is discovered, Tinh realizes what he must do.

2) Keeping Score by Linda Sue Park
Maggie is an avid Dodgers fan. But they are on a losing streak. Maggies tries to help with the problem. See what she does.

3) Martin Bridge In High Gear! by Jessica Scott Kerrin
For a science fair project, Martin's team is going to help save the planet by organizing a beach walk. But what can they do about a classmate who doesn't pick up his share of the garbage? Martin will learn about teamwork in this story.

4) Trolls on Vacation by Alan MacDonald
When the Trolls and their neighbors go on vacation at the same time, they are in for some surprises.

One more chapter book for you to enjoy:
Tunnels by Roderick Gordon
When Will and his friend embark on a quest to find Will's archaeologist father, who disappeared, they are led to a labyrinthine world underneath London.

One more picture book for you to enjoy:
Little Critter's Read-It-Yourself Storybook by Mercer Mayer
Enjoy 6 funny and easy to read stories about Little Critter.

Five more non-fiction for you to enjoy:
I Wonder Why Skunks Are So Smelly by Deborah De Ford
Classic Animal Tales
Classic Bedtime Stories
Classic Children's Stories
Classic Fairy Tales

Come in to enjoy our new books:

1)Frog's Riddle and Other Draw-and-Tell Stories

2)D.W. Saves the Day by Marc Brown

3)Barbie of Swan Lake by Mary Man-Kong

Now look at all the new Disney books we have. . .

Aladdin
Alice in Wonderland
The Aristocats
Bambi
Beauty and the Beast
Brother Bear
Brother Bear - A Magical Journey
Cinderella
Disney's Read-it-Yourself Storybook
Donald and His Friends
Dumbo
The Fox and the Hound
How to Catch a Huffalump
The Jungle Book
King of the Beasties
Lady and the Tramp
The Lion King
The Little Mermaid
Mickey's Christmas Carol
101 Dalmations
Peter Pan
Pinocchio
Pocahontas
The Prince and the Pauper
Ratatouille
The Rescuers
Sleeping Beauty
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Toy Story
Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree

We have 1 new Spanish book:
El pajaro del terror (Terror Bird)
This book explains about this creature and how it became extinct.

We have 1 new chapter book:
Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney
Will Greg's secret about summer vacation get out as school starts?

We have 2 new picture books:
Dog and Bear - Two's Company by Larua Vaccaro Seeger
This book has three different easy to read stories about a dog and a bear.

The Pigeon Wants a Puppy by Mo Willems
Pigeon really wants a puppy until he actually sees one. What will he do?

We have 5 new videos:
Big Sister Dora
Elmo's World: Singing, Drawing, and More
Letter Factory by Leap Frog
Pokemon Mewtwo Returns
What's New Scooby-Doo Space Ape at the Cape

Hey, check out 2 more books with cd's for children:

Max and Maddy and the Chocolate Money Mystery by Alexander McCall Smith
Max and Maddy are detectives that have to find out who is robbing the bank.

Mr. Putter and Tabby Pick the Pears by Cynthia Rylant
Mr. Putter can't climb the ladder to pick pears. How will they get them down?

We have 4 more new books with cds for children to listen to:

Burger Boy by Alan Durant
Benny hates vegetables and eats nothing but hamburgers, until the day his mother's prediction proves true and he turns into a walking, talking, and running burger.

Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich by Adam Rex
This is a collection of poems about everyone's favorite spooky monsters.

Henry and the Buccaneer Bunnies by Carolyn Crimi
The only thing that Henry, the pirate's son, is interested in is reading books instead of doing the chores on the ship. But see how he saves the day!

Annie and Snowball and the Dress-up Party by Cynthia Rylant
Annie invites her friends Henry and Mudge to a dress-up birthday party, but there is some confusion about what the guests are supposed to wear.

We have 2 new books with cds for children to enjoy:

Horrible Harry and the Dragon War by Suzy Kline

Catwings by Ursula K. Le Guin

More new books ready to be checked out!

The Butter Man by Elizabeth and Ali Alalou
Nora can hardly wait to eat the meal that papa is preparing, but she has to wait until mama gets home from work. While she waits, papa tells a story of his boyhood during a time when his family had little food.

The Mystery of the Jeweled Eggs by Lara Bergen
This is a Backyardigans book.

What's the Time, Grandma Wolf? by Ken Brown
This book has a slightly different twist to the Red Riding Hood tale!

Arthur Jumps Into Fall by Marc Brown

Arthur's Tree House by Marc Brown

Friends at School by Rochelle Bunnett
This is just like the title says, this is about friends at school.

I'm Really Ever So Not Well by Lauren Child
Lola is sick and Charlie tries to cheer her up, then guess who gets sick?

This is Actually my Party by Lauren Child
It's Charlie's birthday but Lola is opening the cards and presents, and changing around all the games and food. Charlie gets angry, but see why he calms down.

The Polka Palace Party by Erica David
This is a Backyardigans book.

Thunder and Lightning by Katherine Emmons
This is from the movie Cars.

Queen of Christmas by Mary Engelbreit
Ann thought the most important thing about Christmas was the list of gifts. Will she find out what is even more important?

In My Backyard by Valarie Giogas
This counting book shows different things that are found in the backyard. At the end of the book there are facts about the items that are mentioned.

The Amazing Spider-Man: The Fun House by Benjamin Harper

Piggy Wiglet by David L. Harrison
Piggy escapes from his pen with a special goal in mind and the other animals express their opinions about his antics.

Red are the Apples by Marc Harshman and Cheryl Ryan
Colors are shown in this book about a vegetable garden in autumn.

Don't You Feel Well, Sam? by Amy Hest
Sam has a cough and mama stays up all night tending to him.

Kiss Good Night by Amy Hest
Bear is not ready to go to sleep until he gets a good-night kiss from mama.

The Firebird by Marcy Kelman
This is a Little Einsteins book.

The Tree Farmer by Chuck Leavell
This book takes us on a journey through the forest. It shows us the gifts of trees and our responsibiltiy to care for them from generation to generation.

ABC Safari by Karen Lee
Discover different animals through this abc book.

The Turning of the Year by Bill Martin, Jr.
This book describes each month in rhyming text.

Hooray for Dads! by Erica Pass
This is a Spongebob Squarepants book.

Legend Hunters! by Christine Ricci
This is a Backyardigans book.

Good Morning, Digger by Anne Rockwell
Digger, dump truck, cement mixer and their friends each do their part to build a community center.

A Day With No Crayons by Elizabeth Rusch
A little girl discovers all sorts of artistic possibilities when she has to go a day without crayons.

All You Need for a Snowman by Alice Schertle
This book shows all the things you need to build a snowman.

Thomas-saurus Rex
This is a Thomas and Friends book.

Thomas' Milkshake Muddle
This is a Thomas and Friends book.

If I Were a Lion by Sarah Weeks
While a little girl sits in "time-out" she explains why she isn't wild.

Behold, No Cavities! by Sarah Willson
This is a Spongebob Squarepants book.

We have 3 new Curious George beginner books:
Curious George Tadpole Trouble
Curious George Plants a Seed
Curious George Cleans Up

Old, New, Red, Blue by Melissa Lagonegro
This is a book from Cars.

Valentine Friends by April Jones Prince
These friends work together to make a nice Valentine celebration.

Digger Man by Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha
A little boy imagines how he can use his machine to create a place to play for he and his brother.

We have 1 new Spanish book:
Fiesta by Ginger Fogelsong Guy

Over in the Jungle by Marianne Berkes
This counting book shows things in the rainforest. The illustrations in this book are tremendous!

Fourth Annual Blossoms and Brunch

Coming in May: Fourth Annual Blossoms and Brunch

Saturday, May 24: 10:30 - Noon

An elegant Saturday morning "girls day out" event for young ladies (ages 6-14) and their favorite adult lady.

The Youth Services Department will provide a brunch of light pastries and beverages
followed by a guest speaker who may inspire you to a new hobby. Each participant will
make a keepsake craft to remind her of this memorable morning.

Space is limited. Sign up early to join us for this popular spring-time event.

Sign-up will begin May 1.

Check out these new non-fiction titles ready to be checked out:

Kitten's Adventure/ Las aventuras del gatito by Michele Coxon
This popular story is now available in Spanish. Check out j 468 for more titles like this one.

We have 4 new titles from the First Discovery series from Scholastic:
Endangered Animals
Night Creatures
Penguins
The Universe

We have 2 new titles from the No Backbone series by Natalie Lunis:
Gooey Jellyfish
Prickly Sea Stars

We have 4 new titles from the Smithsonian Institution series by Jacqueline Moody-Luther:
Black Bear Cub
Grizzly Bear Cub
Panda Bear Cub
Polar Bear Cub

We have 2 new titles from the lithgow palooza readers series by Susan Blackaby:
Drop, Drip, and Underwater Trip
Splishy, Splashy Mammals

We have 2 new titles from the Pebble Plus series:
Butterflies by Fran Howard
Ladybugs by Margaret Hall

We have an American Girl book:
Girls and Their Dogs - this is a delightful book about real dogs and things they have done.

We have 2 new Tonka truck books by Victoria Hickle:
Christmas Trucks (we're having Christmas in April)
Fire Trucks in Action

We have 1 new poem book by Sara Coleridge:
The Months Fun with Friends All Year Round!

We have 1 new picture book:
In Arctic Waters by Laura Crawford

Now, we have several new chapter books for you to enjoy:
The series Dog Watch by Mary Casanova
Vol. 1 - Trouble in Pembrook
There is trouble brewing in town and the dogs know it. So, they set out to uncover the person (or animal) that's behind the vandalism.
Vol. 2 - Dog-Napped!
Missy and Muffin are missing. Kito, the dog, doesn't believe they just wandered off and he and his friends set out to find the dog-napper.
Vol. 3 - Danger at Snow Hill
A new person in town thinks all dogs should be tied-up or leashed. The Dog Watch team has to work fast before all their freedoms are lost.

The series Puppy Place by Ellen Miles
In this series the Petersons try to find homes for puppies.
Vol. 3 - Shadow - a black lab
Vol. 4 - Rascal - a Jack Russell terrier
Vol. 5 - Buddy - a sick little puppy
Vol. 6 - Flash - a border collie

The series Jack Russell: Dog Detective by Darrel & Sally Odgers
Vol. 3 - The Mugged Pug
The dog detective has to find out what's happening to all the collars in town.
Vol. 4 - The Lying Postman
There's a new postman in town and he doesn't know the rules of the Postman Game. Will he cause trouble for the dog detective?
Vol. 5 - The Awful Pawful
The dog detective has to find out why all the dogs are hiding under the beds.
Vol. 6 - The Sausage Situation
The dog detective has to find out who is stealing all the sausage.

Just Arrived!! Seven very interesting non-fiction books.

When Is a Planet Not A Planet? The Story of Pluto by Elaine Scott
On August 24, 2006, a group of astronomers made a big announcement: Pluto could no longer be considered a planet. This fascinating book explains in simple terms how and why the number of planets in our solar system went from nine to eight.

My Name Is Gabito by Monica Brown
Can you imagine flying through the air on a magic carpet? Once, there was a little boy named Gabito who could. This is the story of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, an author who creates worlds with his words and inspires his readers to consider the magic found in ther everyday lives.

Trout Are Made Of Trees by April Pulley Sayre
Leaves and bacteria, insects and fish, bears and people, too--we're all part of one big circle of growing and eating and living. Text and illustrations combine beautifully in this colorful celbration of the food web.

Finding Home by Sandra Markle
A koala mother faces two challenges: protecting herself and her nine-month old joey from the raging bushfire, and finding food after their home range is destroyed. Her journey brings her closer to the world of humans than she has ever been before--but it's a risk she must take.

The Pied Piper adaptation by Jaume Cela
The Pied Piper is brought in to save the village of Hamelin from being overrun by rats, but when the town refuses to pay him, he extracts a terrible revenge.

And Nobody Got Hurt 2! by Len Berman
Why do you love sports? Len is back with more of the craziest, zaniest, and most incredible sports bloopers and phenomena from all over the world. With hilarious tales from the court, field, golf course, and even the Olympics, you're sure to find something to laugh about.

Stand Tall, Abe Lincoln by Judith St. George
This spirited introduction to the childhood of one of our country's greatest presidents, tells the story of Lincoln growing up poor in the backwoods of Kentucky and Indiana.

Six new beautifully illustrated picture books

Rabbit's Gift by George Shannon
Woodland animals, each thinking of his neighbor, share a turnip left on their doorstep.

A Birthday For Cow by Jan Thomas
Dispite the objections of Pig and Mouse, Duck insists on adding a special ingredient to the cake they are making to celebrate Cow's birthday. Shhh! It's a surprise.

The Thanksgiving Bowl by Virginia Kroll
Each member of a family writes an anonymous "I Am Thnkful For" note and places it in the Thanksgiving bowl, but after the family guesses who wrote each note, the bowl is accidentally left outside, where it rolls off on a year-long series of adventures.

Treasure by Suzanne Bloom
When Bear follows Goose on what he thinks is treasure hunt, they make a wonderful discovery.

Duck by Randy Cecil
Duck is a carousel animal who spends her days watching real ducks and dreams of soaring among them. Flying is all she can think about...until the day a little lost duckling waddles into her life.

My Friend, The Starfinder by George Ella Lyon
A child relates some of the wondrous tales told by an old man who once found a falling star and stood at the end of a rainbow.

We have a new beginner book

Mr. Putter & Tabby Run The Race by Cynthia Rylant
Mr. Putter is convinced to run in a senior marathon with his neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, when he learns that second prize is a train set.

Six great new fiction books!

The Mozart Question by Michael Morpurgo
In this story of sharing the joy of music from one generation to the next, we see a family's wounds heal as their young son, Paolo, takes to the violin "as if it had been a limb he had been missing all his life."

Scrubs Forever! by Jamie McEwan
When Dan starts to win some wrestling matches, Bill and the "in" crowd let him be part of their group. This is what Dan has always wanted, and his attitude toward the other Scrubs wavers. Will Dan realize who his real friends are?

Porcupine by Meg Tilly
Twelve-year-old tomboy Jack Cooper (Jacqueline) watches helplessly as her mother crumbles under sorrow and depression when Jack's father is killed in the war. Jack and her brother and sister end up across the country, living on a run-down farm in a small town with a great-grandmother they didn't know existed. She learns that families come in many different forms.

Kaline Klattermaster's Tree House by Haven Kimmel
Third grader Kaline Klattermaster's father has gone somewhere and his mother cannot seem to keep everything straight the way he did, but the two brothers and one hundred dogs that live in his imaginary tree house--and his strange neighbor Mr. Osiris Putnaminski--help him cope with his father's absence, his mother's forgetfulness, and the bullies that torment him in school.

Trolls United by Alan MacDonald
Can a stinksome, hairy troll learn to play soccer? Mr. Troll and Mr. Priddle bet on which of their sons will make the soccer team.

Shooting The Moon by Frances O'roark Dowell
When her brother is sent to fight in Vietnam, twelve-year-old Jamie begins to reconsider the army world that she has grown up in.

We have several new non-fiction books esp. for younger children!

Come and enjoy these great new books!

Books by Lola M. Schaefer about health issues:
Some Kids Are Blind
Some Kids Are Deaf
Some Kids Use Wheelchairs
Some Kids Wear Leg Braces
Some Kids Have Autism

Books about the solar system and our planet:
Sun, Moon, and Stars by Stephainie Turnbull
On the Moon by Anna Milbourne and Benji Davies
Planet Earth by Leonie Pratt
Antarctica by Lucy Bowman
Volcanoes by Stephanie Turnbull
How Flowers Grow by Emma Helbrough

Books about animals:
Dinosaurs by Stephanie Turnbull
Night Animals by Susan Meredith
Crawling Crabs by Natalie Lunis
Spiders by Rebecca Gilpin
Bugs by Lucy Bowman
Leaping Grasshoppers by Meish Goldish
Deadly Praying Mantises by Meish Goldish
Caterpillars and Butterflies by Stephanie Turnbull
Sharks by Catriona Clarke
Tadpoles and Frogs by Anna Milbourne
Eggs and Chicks by Fiona Patchett
Giraffes by Catherine Ipcizade
Elephants by Sydnie Meltzer Kleinhenz
Cheetahs by Deborah Nuzzolo
Lions by Catherine Ipcizade
Bears by Emma Helbrough
Farm Animals by Katie Daynes
Horses and Ponies by Anna Melbourne
Dogs by Emma Helbrough
Cats by Anna Milbourne

Other new books:
The Shocking Story of Electricity by Anna Claybourne
Natural and Human-Made by Carol K. Lindeen
Stories of Dinosaurs by Russell Punter
Stories of Dragons by Christopher Rawson

The children's department has a new 25th anniversary edition DVD of The Muppet Show.

We also have 9 new rebus books. (Books with pictures to help tell the story).

1) My Little Pony - Ponies on Ice by Ruth Benjamin
2) Jakers! - Piggley Helps Out by Alison Inches
3) Jakers! - Piggley Makes a Pie by Wendy Wax
4) The Backyardigans - Backyard Stories (5 books in 1)
5) The Backyardigans - Rescue Patrol by Catherine Lukas
6) Dora the Explorer - Dora's Mystery of the Missing Shoes by Christine Ricci
7) Go Diego Go! - Deigo Save the Tree Frogs by Sarah Willson
8) Miss Spider's - After School Rules by David Kirk
9) Tonka - Construction Action by Victoria Hickle

We have 5 new picture books.

1) Over in the Ocean In a Coral Reef by Marianne Berkes
Learn numbers by reading this book with its beautiful pictures.

2) The Bravest of the Brave by Shutta Crum
A little skunk sets off through the woods alone at night encountering scary creatures, which the reader can correctly identify as various forest animals.

3) Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr.
See what animals Baby Bear sees on his search for his mother.

4) Sausages by Jessica Souhami
John freed an elf who was stuck on a rose thorn. The elf gave him three wishes. What will those silly three wishes be? (This is a very silly story).

5) The Great Fuzz Frenzy by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel
A ball lands in the prairie dog's tunnel. They take the fuzz off of it and chaos breaks loose. How will they ever get along again?

We have 3 new non-fiction books.

1) The Book of Barefoot Blessings from Many Faiths and Cultures by Sabrina Dearborn

2) It's Called Dyslexia by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos

3) Count Me a Rhyme Animals Poems by the Numbers by Jane Yolen

We have 12 new chapter books.

1) The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs by Betty G. Birney
Eben searches his town to see if anything is comparable to the real Seven Wonders of the World.

2) The SOS File by Betsy Byars
The students in Mr. Magro's class submit stories for the SOS File about their biggest emergencies and then they read them aloud for extra credit.

3) Mom for Mayor by Nancy Edwards
The city sold Eric's neighborhood park and he tries to get his mom elected as mayor so things like this won't happen.

4) The Ghost's Grave by Peg Kehret
Twelve-year-old Josh finds adventure when he meets the ghost of a coal miner when he has to stay with his aunt in Washington State for the summer.

5) Gentle's Holler by Kerry Madden
Twelve-year-old Livy dreams of seeing the world beyond the holler where she lives. But she knows that family must come first.

6) Journey to the Bottomless Pit by Elizabeth Mitchell
This is the story of Stephen Bishop who is a guide in Mammoth Cave during the 1800s.

7) Dragon's Egg by Sarah L. Thomson
Melba is a trained dragon keeper and learns that the legends of old are true when she is entrusted with carrying a dragon's egg to the fabled Hatching Grounds.

8) Listening for Lions by Gloria Whelan
Left as an orphan after a flu epidemic in East Africa in 1919, Rachel is tricked into assuming her neighbor's identity to travel to England. Her dream is to return to Africa to rebuild her parents' mission hospital.

9) Georgie's Moon by Chris Woodworth
With a chip on her shoulder and a talent for disruption, Georgie moves with her mom to a small town in Indiana where they wait for her father to return from Vietnam.

10) May Bird and the Ever After by Jodi Lynn Anderson
Ten-year-old Mary Ellen has no idea what awaits her when she falls into the lake and enters the Ever After, home of ghosts and the Bogeyman.

11) May Bird Among the Stars by Jodi Lynn Anderson
Still trapped in Ever After, May Bird struggles to decide whether to save the world of her ghostly friends or to return to her home.

12) May Bird Warrior Princess by Jodi Lynn Anderson
Three years after returning home May Bird draws her friends out of hiding to take a final stand against Evil Bo Cleevil.

Two New Spanish Non-Fiction Books

El Conejito Knuffle un cuento aleccionador por Mo Willems
Trixie, Papa, y el conejito Knuffle van a la lavanderia del barrio. Pero la fabulosa aventura da un vuelco dramatico cuando Trixie se da cuenta de que un cierto conejito se ha quedado atras...

Martina Una Cucarachita Muy Linda un cuento cubano version de Carmen Agra Deedy

Faces: People, Places, and Cultures
January publication of Faces features celebrates Portuguese culture.

Cobblestone
January publication of Cobblestone features a classic-look at the cowboys of the old West.

Emi and the Rhino Scientist by Mary Kay Carson
Endangered species breeding expert Terri Roth struggled for years to help a rare Sumatran rhino named Emi become a mother. Readers will follow the roller-coaster ride of disappointment, scientific discovery, and success that led to the first Sumatran rhino calf born in captivity in more than a century.

The Girl's Like Spaghetti by Lynne Truss
You really CAN'T manage without apostrophes! Kids can laugh their way to understanding the apostrophe's job.

Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal by Paul Fleischman
The author draws from a variety of folk traditions to put together this version of Cinderella, including elements from Mexico, Iran, Korea, Russia, Appalachia, and more.

Living Color by Steve Jenkins
Red, blue, yellow, green, orange, purple, pink--animals can be amazingly colorful. How do their brilliant feathers, scales, shells, and skin help them survive? Find out in this stunningly beautiful book.

Venom by Marilyn Singer
Learn about venom and the animals that produce it and use it to survive, including spiders, insects, snakes and other reptiles, frogs and toads, fish and ocean invertebrates.

Piece=Part=Portion (Pedazo=Parte=Porcion) by/por Scott Gifford
Find fractions frustrating? Do decimals get you down? Perhaps you're puzzled by percents. Never fear--the solution to your confusion is here! Explains how in the language of mathematics, fractions, decimals and percents are three different ways of describing the same parts of things. Text is in english and spanish.

More New Picture Books

Knuffle Bunny Too by Mo Willems
Trixie hurries to school toshow off her one-of-a-kind Knuffle Bunn. An awful surpise awaits her: someone else has the exact same bunny! This sequel to the Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale is another wonderfully true story that will have the whole family laughing.

Dino-Hockey by Lisa Wheeler
The meat-eating dinosaurs challenge the plant-eating dinosaurs to a hockey match.

Cowboy and Octopus by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith
Although Cowboy and Octopus have different opinions about beans and knock-knock jokes, their friendship endures.

Vulture View by April Pulley Sayre
Turkey vultures soar on the balmy air, looking for their next stinky feast. Vultures are part of nature's clean up crew. In her signature poetic, energetic style, acclaimed nature writer April Pulley Sayre introduces young readers to the world of the turkey vulture.

Go To Bed, Monster! by Natash Wing
Trying to avoid bedtime, Lucy uses her imagination and some cayons to draw a monster to play with.

The Magic Rabbit by Annette LeBlanc Cate
Ray the magician and his bunny assistant and best friend become separated in the hustle and bustle of the big city. This tender story will have you believing in the magic of friendship.

Happy Birthday, Monster! by Scott Beck
Ben throws a surprise birthday party for his friend and fellow monster, Doris, complete with dancing.

Emma's Turtle by Eve Bunting
When Emma's box turltle digs his way out of his pen, he imagines that he is having adventures in Africa, India, and other faraway lands that Emma has described to him.

Starring Miss Darlene by Amy Schwartz
Much to her surprise, a young girl's on-stage mishaps are reviewed favorably by the theater critic.

New Children's Picture Books

When Dinosaurs Came With Everything by Elise Broach
Although his mother is a little worried, a young boy is delighted to discover that every shop in town is giving away real dinosaurs to their customers.

Little Eagle by Chen Jiang Hong
Little Eagle tells the story of a young boy who is orphaned and taken in by a kind sage. He discovers his guardian's true gifts as a master of Eagle boxing, a specialized form of Kung Fu.

When Randolph Turned Rotten by Charise Mericle Harper
When you're feeling sad, mad, jealous, and a little crazy, what do you do? Randolph feels just plain rotten. Discover what happen to him in between feeling bad and getting back to the way he was before.

Nothing by Jon Agee
Suzie has everything, but she's never had nothing. When she goes to the antiques shop she buys--you guessed it--nothing, and kicks off a buying spree of epic proportion for nothing at all.

Gimme Cracked Corn & I will Share by Kevin O'Malley
The corn is always sweeter on the other farm. Or at least that's what Chicken thinks. When Chicken and his friend, George, cross the road, will the corny treasure be all it's cracked up to be?

Backbeard: Pirate For Hire by matthew McElligott
When the Pirate Council tells Backbeard that he must stop wearing colorful clothing and look more fearsome, he decides to quit being a pirate and get a job on shore, if only he can find work that matches his particular skills.