New Non-Fiction- find them on the blue bug shelf!

Going Green-
Includes bibliographical references (p. 48) and index.
What does going green mean? -- Global energies -- Fossil fuels and pollution -- Greenhouse gases -- Solar power -- Wind power -- Water works! -- Hydrogen power -- Geothermal energy -- Biomass -- Making a difference -- Conserving energy -- The three R's.

The Jonas Brothers-
Includes bibliographical references (p. 29-30), discography (p. 29), filmography (p. 29) and index.
A scary discovery -- From New Jersey to Broadway -- Disney comes calling -- Superstars! -- A bright future.

Afghanistan Countries in Crisis-
Includes bibliographical references and index.
War zone -- Crossroads of Asia -- Independence and struggles -- The Soviets arrive -- Life under the Taliban -- The violence continues.

My Parents' Divorce -Case studies and helpful advice for kids whose parents are getting divorced.

Owning a Pet Cat - Owning a Pet: Cat tells you everything you need to know about responsible cat ownership. The books are full of essential information, including useful tips and key facts. These will help you to provide the very best pet care and to build a stronger, longer-lasting relationship with your pet.

Understanding Global Warming -
It's a fact: Earth is warming up. Scientists have learned that air pollution and other human actions are causing Earth to heat up at an alarming rate. They call this heating global warming. All over the planet, towering glaciers are melting and shrinking. Sea level is rising, threatening to put coastal lands underwater. Earth's delicate balance of plants and animals is in danger. We must join together in the quest to slow and prevent global warming. With engaging text and eye-catching images-plus a special Going Green section-this book tells you all about global warming and what you can do to prevent it.

Jeff Gordon - Jeff Gordon knows what it takes to win a Cup championship. With multiple Cup titles, it's no wonder he's known as the Rainbow Warrior. Find out how Jeff got his start in the world of NASCAR .

Chris Rock -
Chris Rock has never been afraid to speak his mind-no matter whom he might offend. For years, his comedy was for adults only. That changed with the success of the TV series Everybody Hates Chris and a string of hit animated films. Rock proved he can make any audience laugh-young or old. It's no wonder he's often called the funniest man in America.

John McCain- A third generation military man, John Sidney McCain III was groomed his entire life to join his father and grandfather as a highly decorated member of the U.S. Navy. Despite a quick temper and a wild, rebellious streak, McCain graduated from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and soon found himself flying daredevil bombing missions over Vietnam. But his promising military career, and his life, took a sharp turn when he was shot down over the city of Hanoi, and he spent six years in a prisoner-of-war camp, where he was frequently tortured and locked in solitary confinement.

Arnold Schwarzenegger- Arnold Schwarzenegger was only fifteen years old when he made up his mind: "I wanted to do something special," he said, "to be recognized as the best." Schwarzenegger set his sights on becoming the top bodybuilder in the world, and after that-a rich and famous movie star. He never doubted his ability to reach his goals. In 2003, the popular action hero aimed his ambition and energy in another direction: politics. As governor of the richest and most populous state in the country, Schwarzenegger has faced his biggest challenges yet.

Miley Cyrus -
High interest-low vocabulary books.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 29-30), discography (p. 28), filmography (p. 28) and index.
Big break -- Smiley Miley -- Young Lucille Ball -- Hannah Montana -- Best friends

Hillary Clinton - The United States may be closer than ever to getting its first woman president. Yet even as women's status in society has risen, many still are not comfortable with the idea of a woman behind the desk in the Oval Office. Hillary Clinton knows she is fighting that gender bias, along with many other perceived negatives. True to her nature, she continues to battle. If Hillary Clinton prevails and is elected president, it will be one of the most significant moments in the history of the United States.

Hilary Duff- Hilary Duff got her big break as the star of the Lizzie McGuire series. She went on to act in movies, including The Lizzie McGuire Movie, Cheaper by the Dozen, and The Perfect Man. She has recorded several CDs, including Most Wanted, which was a number one album for two weeks. Successful in television, movies, and music, Hilary Duff is one of the rising superstars of entertainment.

Cicadas- Simple text accompanied by full-color photographs give an upclose look at cicadas. Intended for kindergarten through third grade students.

Apple Harvest - Simple text and photographs present an apple harvest in the fall.

Two Bobbies- Bobbi (the dog) and Bob Cat are the best of friends. When their hometown of New Orleans was struck by Hurricane Katrina, many lost everything. Bobbi and Bob Cat only survived by staying together. This is the story of their remarkable friendship.

New York Times v. Sullivan-This landmark Supreme Court Case of 1964 reinforced the freedom of the press guaranteed by the First Amendment. Mr. L.B. Sullivan was a public official in Montgomery, Alabama, who claimed he had been libeled by an advertisement in the New York Times. The ad questioned police handling of civil rights issues, and as the man in charge of the police force, Sullivan claimed the ad hurt his reputation. The Court affirmed the newspaper's right to print material that it believed to be true, regardless of whether or not it was hurtful to a public official.

What Happens at a Crayon Factory? - What Happens at a Crayon Factory?: Join Buddy, every first-grader's favorite Weekly Reader pal, as he goes behind the scenes at interesting real-life places where people do interesting real-life work. What Happens at a Crayon Factory? takes readers inside a real factory to see how crayons are made.

Coloring Contest at your library!

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CDPL Christmas Coloring Contest!
1 winner per age group
3 and under
4,5 and 6
7,8 and 9
10,11 and 12
Pick up your entry in the Children's Department: All entries must be turned
in at the Youth Service
Desk by 5pm on Saturday
Dec 20th.

Winners will be notified Monday, December 22nd.

Yeah Prizes!
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Coloring!

New Easy Fiction

The Busy Little Squirrel- jE Taf-The leaves have started to fall. The air is cold. Squirrel needs to get ready for winter. He cannot nibble with the mice. He does not have time to hop with the frogs or run with the dogs. But there is one thing he can do!

The Invisible String- j E Kar- No one is every alone or too far away for the string of love to stay with you.

The Ugly Pumpkin - jE Hor - The Ugly Pumpkin has waited all through October for someone to take him home, but no one wants him. He doesn't look like other pumpkins. So the lonely Ugly Pumpkin leaves the patch in search of a place where he'll fit in. By the time Thanksgiving arrives, he discovers the truth about who he is-but it's not what he expected!

Snowmen at Night- j E Bue - Snowmen at Night reveals a wonderful wintertime secret-when we are sleeping, the snowmen are out playing!

A Mountain of Mittens- j E Plo- Molly always forgets her mittens at school. Every day Molly's parents use a new method -- Velcro, crochet chains, even duct tape -- to help her remember. But Molly and all the other kids still forget their mittens. When the mountain of mittens in the lost-and-found grows and grows, it causes a real emergency!

One Mitten - j E Geo- What can you do with only one mitten? Use your imagination! Award-winning poet Kristine O'Connell George shows that the simplest object can be a springboard into playful exploration. Spare rhyming text and bright, lively illustrations celebrate a small child's joyful discovery of many things she can do, be, and play with a single mitten. And when she finally finds the mitten's missing mate, two mittens open up a whole new realm of possibilities. Once again, the creators of Book! look at the world through a young child's eyes, revealing the fun that's hidden in everyday things.

Millions of Snowflakes- j E Sid- One little snowflake falls on my nose. It makes me shiver from my head to my toes.
A little girl plays outside on a cold winter day, counting each snowflake as it falls softly to the ground. Bundled in her warmest snowsuit, she savors the snow, tasting each flake as it falls on her tongue, and makes snow angels. Simple rhyming text captures the joy of a winter afternoon while teaching basic counting skills. Exuberant pastel illustrations invite young readers to join the fun.

Lost and Found - j E Jef- What is a boy to do when a lost penguin shows up at his door?Find out where it comes from, of course, and return it. But the journey to the South Pole is long and difficult in the boy's rowboat. There are storms to brave and deep, dark nights.To pass the time, the boy tells the penguin stories. Finally, they arrive. Yet instead of being happy, both are sad. That's when the boy realizes: The penguin hadn’t been lost, it had merely been lonely!

New fiction on the shelves

Marvin Redpost #7 Super Fast, Out of Control! - j Fic Sac- Many have tried to master the slippery slopes of Suicide Hill on their bikes. Marvin's older brother has conquered the hill, but Marvin has steered clear. Until now. The word at school is that Marvin will be taking on the hill with his new mountain bike. But the truth is, he can barely climb on the seat! And the gears--forget about it. How did he suddenly become a daredevil? Does he have to go through with it to prove himself? If Marvin makes it, he'll be a hero. If not, his friends and family may catch the biggest wipeout in history.





Marvin Redpost #5 - Class President - j Fic Sac - t's no ordinary day for Marvin Redpost and his class. It's "hole day," and even Mrs. North and Principal McCabe are wearing their very worst clothes. It seemed like a fun idea that morning, but now they're expecting company--the president of the United States is on his way! And there's no time to change! Marvin must do math on the blackboard with television cameras pointing at him. And the day is just beginning!





Junie B., First Grader Dumb Bunny- j Fic Par- It's an Easter Egg-stravaganza!Lucille is having an Easter Egg Hunt at her rich expensive mansion! And guess what? The winner gets a play date to swim in Lucille's heated indoor swimming pool! Only, here is the problem. How did Junie B. get stuck wearing a big dumb bunny suit? And how can she possibly find eggs when she keeps tripping over her huge big rabbit feet? Being a dumb bunny is definitely not as easy as it looks. Will Junie B. end up with egg on her face? Or will the day deliver some very uneggspected results?







Curtains! A High School Musical Mystery - j Fic Dah- Starcups! the Harrison Ford High School musical is in danger! First, a huge light crashes down onstage, nearly hitting the director. Then part of the set falls over on on the show's star. When another actor's costume is destroyed, Kyle Sutton knows it isn't just bad luck. Everyone's a suspect.








Dark Day in the Deep Sea - j Fic Osb- Jack and Annie continue their quest for the secrets of happiness-secrets they need if they're going to save Merlin. But when the magic tree house leads them to a tiny deserted island in the middle of the ocean, they're not sure who needs help more-Merlin or themselves! The brother and sister team are soon rescued by a ship of explorers and scientists. But the crew isn't looking for the secrets of happiness. The crew is looking for . . . a sea monster!







Swindle- j Fic Kor-After a mean collector named Swindle cons him out of his most valuable baseball card, Griffin Bing must put together a band of misfits to break into Swindle's compound and recapture the card. There are many things standing in their way- a menacing guard dog, a high-tech security system, a very secret hiding place, and their inability to drive-but Griffin and his team are going to get back what's rightfully his . . . even if hi-jinks ensue.








The Magic Thief- j Fic Pri-In a city that runs on a dwindling supply of magic, a young boy is drawn into a life of wizardry and adventure. Conn should have dropped dead the day he picked Nevery's pocket and touched the wizard's locus magicalicus, a stone used to focus magic and work spells. But for some reason he did not. Nevery finds that interesting, and he takes Conn as his apprentice on the provision that the boy find a locus stone of his own. But Conn has little time to search for his stone between wizard lessons and helping Nevery discover who-or what-is stealing the city of Wellmet's magic, time is running our for Conn to find his stone.

Power of Three Warriors

#1.The Sight

#2. Dark River

#3. Out Cast

#4. Eclipse

#5. Long Shadows

It's the Most Wonderful time of the year!

Click on the link to see a calender of our December Activities in the Children's Department!
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Be sure to sign up now for our Craft on December 20th.

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Our fabulous Christmas party will be on December 16th at 6:45- follow the candy cane trail for games, craft and snack!!

Drop in crafts will be Dec 22,23,29 and 30th.

The library will be closed Dec 24,25,26 and 31 and Jan 1

New Books!!

Eve of the Emperor Penguin - j Fic Osb- JACK AND ANNIE continue their quest for the secrets of happiness-secrets they need to save Merlin. This time, the Magic Tree House takes them to the one continent they haven't visited before: Antarctica! What can they hope to learn about happiness in such a barren place? Only the penguins know for sure . . . Jack and Annie are about to find out!




Sir Givret the Short - j Fic Mor - Many years ago, the storytellers say, the great King Arthur held court with his gallant Knights of the Round Table. Poor Givret, who is easily the shortest man at court, bears the brunt of their jokes. But what he lacks in stature, Givret makes up for in brains-and before he knows it, his quick thinking has landed him a place at the famous Round Table! And so beginneth the exciting and funny adventures of Sir Givret the Short, Brilliant, and Marvelous.





So Long Stinky Queen - j Fic Wis -The new school year is not starting out well for Samantha. Her best friend, Carol, has moved away and school is really lonely without her. Her classmate, Evelyn, is mean and always teasing her and calling her "stinky." And her mother is teaching the kids in her class with learning problems, including Evelyn!
When Samantha meets Ruthie, the new girl in school, things start looking up. Now she has someone to play with. But then Evelyn pushes her way into their games of make-believe and leaves Samantha out. Someone has to teach Evelyn a lesson and Samantha realizes that she will have to take control of the situation. As she proceeds with her plan to get even with Evelyn, Samantha learns how to stand up for herself and, at the same time, discovers the importance of forgiveness.


Tinker Bell - j Fic Mor -EVER WONDER HOW leaves change colors, flowers bloom, and ladybugs get their dots? All these nature-related wonders are the work of fairies! Every fairy in Pixie Hollow has a special talent. But Tinker Bell isn't so sure she's happy with hers. Sure, using her special tinkering hammer to create her contraptions is fun, but she'd rather travel to the mainland to help with the change of seasons. Based on the Tinker Bell direct-to-DVD movie, this junior novelization retells the whole wonderful story of Tinker Bell's realization that everyone has something important to contribute-even a tinker fairy! Plus, there are eight pages of full-color images taken directly from the film.


A Brand-New day with Mouse and Mole -j Beg Yee - Mole is having a very bad morning. His pants have holes in them. So do his shirts. What could be the cause of all these holes? Turns out, moths make holes in clothes, and that makes Mole very grumpy. So Mouse does what a good friend should do and takes Mole on a trip to the store. There, Mole realizes all of his clothes are OLD. And what's NEW is in. What is a reluctant-to-change Mole going to do? The latest adventure of Mouse and Mole shows that sometimes it's fun to try something new . . . and sometimes it isn't. But friendship helps make each brand-new day one to look forward to!



Dodsworth in Paris - j BEG Ega-Dodsworth is in the City of Lights. He adn the duck have just arrived in Paris. They are ready for some adventures magnifique! They see mimes. They see painters. They see folks wearing berets. They climb the Eiffel Tower. But trouble never strays far from a misbehaving duck and Paris is full of surprises!!








Marco Flamingo j 468 Jar - Marco has a problem. He lives in the south and every winter he waits for his friends to migrate from the north. He loves to listen to their stories about the snow and dreams of experiencing winter for himself. All of the birds think he is a birdbrain.






The Real 12 Days of Christmas- j 781.62 Hai -This book presents the reader with the real story behind the popular Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas".


Fun with Roman Numerals - j 513.5 Adl - Page IV. Super Bowl XLV. Roman numerals are everywhere: on clocks, in books, and on buildings. But what do Roman numerals mean? How do you use them? Fun with Roman Numerals is a straightforward and appealing introduction to a timely topic. On a scale of I to X, it's an XI!


Winter Lights A Season in Poem's and Quilts - j 811.54 Him -
Rich, luminous fabrics.
Eleven miles of thread.
An uncountable number of stitches.
Clear, sparkling words.
With these ingredients Anna Grossnickle Hines celebrates the lights that brighten the darkest season of our year. In poems and quilts she captures each heartening glow and flicker, from the moon and aurora borealis to the holiday lights of Santa Lucia, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Chinese New Year to one lone candle and a hidden flashlight in the deep, dark night.



Dinosaur vs. Bedtime - J E She - Nothing can stop a little dinosaur. Not talking grown-ups, a bowl of spaghetti, or bath time... But what happens when he has to face the biggest challenge of all?

Too Many Toys - j E Sha - Spencer has too many toys! His father trips over them, his mother falls over them, and the house is overflowing with junk. Now its time to give some of the mountain of goodies away, but Spencer finds it hard. In the end, he fills a box, but decides the one toy he can't part with is the box!

New books on the "New Book Shelf"

Foot Ball Double Threat- j Fic Pet- Rocky Fletcher only played wide receiver for the Pythons. Now his coaches want him to learn the safety position, too- a position that opens up after Bobby, Rocky's best friend, breaks his leg.














The Noonday Friends- j Fic Sto - Eleven-year-old Franny Davis and her best friend share school and family problems in this realistic, often humorous story set in New York's Greenwich Village.
1966 Newbery Honor Book Notable Children's Books of 1965




Polar Bear Scare - j E New - A rabbit fleeing from three polar bears is helped by a series of animals.





The Golden Christmas Treasury - j E Gol- 25 Stories, poems, and carols for the Christmas season, with illustrations by eight different artists.









Morris the Moose- j Beg Wis- For the first time, three of B. Wiseman's hilarious stories about Morris the goofy moose are available in one volume!













Addie Runs Away - j Beg Rob -
Not wishing to be sent away to Camp Putt, Addie is determined to run away, unless her friend Max can convince her to change her mind.





The Attack on Pearl Harbor An Interactive History Adventure - j 940.5426 Las - It is 1941. As war spreads across the globe, the United States tries to stay out of it. But on December 7, an attack o Pearl harbor delibers the war right to America's doorstep.





Graphic Dinosaurs Pteranodon - j 567.918 Wes - the giant of the sky - Learn the facts about this amazing flying reptile!








One Small Square Backyard- j 594.9 Sil -Climb aboard for a series of exciting journeys of discovery as near as your backyard and as far away as a tropical rain forest or a coral reef.

One Small Square Pond - j 574.5 Sil- Climb aboard for an exciting journey of discovery where the next stop ciykd be as near as your backyard or as far as half a world away.

Everyday Materials Plastic- j 668.4 Lan - Did you know that most plastic is made from oil? Find out more!

New Non- Fiction

We the People - j 342.73 - America had won the Revolution, but our troubles were far from over. The thirteen states were squabbling, the country could not pay its bills, and in Massachusetts farmers had taken up arms against the government. Was our country, which had fought so hard for its independence, going to survive? In May 1787 delegates from across the country -- including George Washington, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin -- gathered in Philadelphia and, meeting over the course of a sweltering summer, created a new framework for governing: the Constitution of the United States. Their efforts turned a shaky alliance of states into a nation that would prosper and grow powerful, drawing its strength for centuries to come from "We the people" and inspiring hope for freedom around the world.

Robots From Everyday to Out of This World- j 629.892 Rob - a fansinating book about robots of yesterday, today and tomorrow.

The Book of Shadow Boxes - j 811.54 See - Introduces the letters of the alphabet with a verse for each letter accompanied by illustrations of appropriate people, objects, and animals shown inside a shadowbox.

The Book of Wizard Craft - j 745.5 Kil - A book in which the apprentice finds spells, potions, fantastic tales and 50 things to make.

Kids in the Kitchen - 641.5123 - 100 delicious, fun and Healthy recipes to cook and bake!

Garden Wizardry for Kids- j 635.96 - Green thumb magic for the great indoors! Exciting, safe products for the home and school, plus fascinating folklore that will surprise any kid!

Knucklehead-813.54 Sci- Tall tales and mostly true stories about growing up Scieszka.

The Sorcerer's Companion -823.914 Kro - A guide to the Magical world of Harry Potter.

Basketball Bloopers - j 796.323 Gut - World's funniest foul-ups.

New Fiction

The Mysteries of Spider Kane - j Fic Osb- With two books in one- Spider Kane and the Mystery Under the May-Apple and Spider Kane and the Mystery at Jumbo Nightcrawler's-this is a great read-aloud for younger children as well as perfect for kids reading Magic Tree House books or outgrowing them.

Hannah Montana Hold on Tight - j Fic McElr - When Miley gets paired with Oliver to do a scene from Romeo and Juliet in drama class, she's afreaid that they'll both get a big fat F!

Marvin Redpost - Is He a girl? - j Fic Sac- Will kissing his elbow really turn Marvin into a girl? Casey Happleton claims it's so, and Marvin starts to believe her after his lips "accidentally" brush his elbow.

Swimming with Sharks- j Fic Hic- DOES RITA HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO SWIM WITH THE SHARKS?
Rita's times aren't good enough to swim with the Sharks-the team where all her friends compete. At first she's determined to improve, but is Rita ready to attempt complicated flip turns? Or is there another way for Rita to join the Sharks? Early readers will eagerly dive into this latest book in the GYM SHORTS series-sure to make a splash with new readers.

Sport- j Fic Fit -Eleven-year-old Sport Rocque is living a happy life, keeping his father's absentmindedness under control, and managing the family budget. When Kate, Sport's new-and nice-stepmother enters the picture, things couldn't be better. Then comes the news: Sport's wealthy grandfather has just died and Sport is a multimillionaire.

American Girl History Mysteries: Watcher in the Piney Woods, Voices at Whisper Bend, Under Copp's Hill, Shadow in the Glasshouse

Beautiful new books!

Are You Ready for Bed? - j E Joh -Mrs. Rabbit has just put her children to bed and is ready to enjoy the peace and quiet when Little Bunny announces that he cannot sleep.

Bored Bill - j E Pic - Bill the dog is bored, bored, bored. Until, a new adventure on an alien planet changes his attitude.

That Book Woman- j E Hen - Cal is not the readin' type. Living way high up in the Appalachian Mountains, he'd rather help Pap plow or go out after wandering sheep than try some book learning. Nope. Cal does not want to sit stoney-still reading some chicken scratch. But that Book Woman keeps coming just the same. She comes in the rain. She comes in the snow. She comes right up the side of the mountain, and Cal knows that's not easy riding. And all just to lend his sister some books. Why, that woman must be plain foolish --or is she braver than he ever thought?

Whatley's Quest- j E Wha- an amazing alphabet journey! Fantastic illustrations!!

Clumsy Crab - j E Gal - Nipper has huge, clumsy claws that aways get in the way. When he tries to play catch-the-bubble with his friends, he accidentally pops the bubble! When everyone plays tag. Nipper trips on one of his huge claws and tumbles away, landing in a big pile of sand.

Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek - j E Hop - JUST IN TIME for the 200th anniversary of his birth comes this ingenious picture book of historical fiction about our 16th president of the United States. It's a tale of two boys who get themselves into more trouble than bear cubs in a candy store during the year 1816. Abe is only seven years old, and his pal, Austin, is ten. Abe and Austin decide to journey down to Knob Creek. The water looks scary and deep, and Austin points out that they don't know how to swim. Nevertheless, they decide to traverse it. I won't tell you what happens, but let's just say that our country wouldn't be the same if Austin hadn't been there to help his friend.

We're Going on a Lion Hunt - j E Cuyler- "We're going on a lion hunt. Time to put on your safari hats," says a teacher before leading her class on an exciting imaginary journey. Off they go!!

Thomas and the Great Discovery! - j E Tho- THOMAS AND ALL the other engines are working hard. At the end of a long day, Thomas discovers that the bridge that will bring him home has collapsed, so he decides to find a different route. He finds an old track that appears to have been unused for a long time. As the track is more and more overgrown, Thomas thinks he must be lost, until he pulls into a forgotten town that has been abandoned for 50 years.

ABC- j E Ged- a beautiful ABC book featuring the photography of Anne Geddes.

Demi's Find the Animal ABC - j E Dem- Hidden pictures that you must find.

An A to Z Walk in the Park - j E Smi- An Animal identification book.

Katie Loves the Kittens- j E Him- Katie is so excited when Sara Ann brings home three little kittens that she can't stop herself from howling "AROOOOO!"and trying to run after them. She loves them so much!
But Katie's enthusiasm frightens the kitties, and she's sad when they run away from her. Don't they know that she just wants to play?

Humpty Dumpty Climbs Again- j E Hor- Humpty Dumpty used to love climbing, but after his big fall his confidence is shattered. The doctor can fix his shell, but how will he get his nerve back? When one of the King's horses gets stuck on a cliff, Humpty has a chance to show the world what a resilient egg he can be.

New Books on CD

Who's Got Game? Poppy or Snake? j B&CD 398.24 Mor - In this clever riff on Aesop, Poppy feels guilty when he accidentally drives over Snake, and he decides to risk being bitten in order to free the sassy reptile. But snake wants more. This is a sly tale about who gets the last laugh.

Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble j B&CD E Sch - El Skippito is back! Avoiding a lecture from Mama Junebug, the kitty boy slips into his closet . . . and finds himself in ancient Egypt. His doggy pals, Los Chimichangos, want to visit the Under Mundo--the underworld-- where mummitos rest in peas. But they need El Skippito's brains and courage to answer the riddle of the Finx and enter the mummy's tomb. Our hero is up to the task, and he's in for another grand and whirlwind adventure.

President Pennybaker - jB&CD E Fei - What if a boy ran for president and won?
Being a kid isn't easy, just ask Luke Pennybaker. Chores, school, homework, and more chores. Who needs it? Sent to his room for a time-out, Luke devises a plan to run for president and make like fair for kids once and for all.
As "Pennies for Pennybaker" builds momentum, Luke's campaign takes hold across America. Being president of the United States is all a kid could hope for - or is it?

Bear Feels Sick - by Karma Wilson - j B&CD E Wil -Autumn has come to the woods, and Bear doesn't feel well. He sniffles and sneezes. He cannot sleep. He aches all over. Worst of all, he's feeling too poorly to play with his friends.
How Bear's good friends take care of him with herbal tea and lullabies until he begins to FEEL BETTER is the heart of this loving story that will be familiar to any little one who has ever had the sniffles.

The Best Chef in Second Grade- by Katherine Kenah- j B&CD BEG Ken- Ollie is not the best at anything in second grade, but he does love to cook. So when he learns that the famous Chef Antonia will visit Room 75, he can't wait! However, everyone has to bring in their family's favorite dish- and Ollie has no Family Favorite. His little sister doesn't like anything! Will he lose his chance to finally be the best in the class?
A delicious blend of warmth and humor, this is a delightful story about doing what you love most.

Annie and Snowball and the Teacup Club - by Cynthia Rylant- j B&CD BEG Ryl- Annie loves teacups. She loves their pretty shapes. She loves their painted flowers. She loves their dainty little saucers. Her cousinand best friend, Henry, doesn't love teacups. Henry isn't interested in dainty things. Henry's dog, Mudge, weighs almost two hundred pounds, which is definitely not dainty!
Can Henry help Annie find friends who love teacups as much as she does?

Mr. Putter and Tabby Run the Race - by Cynthia Rylant- j B&CD BEG Ryl - Mr. Putter does not like running. But second prize in the senior marathon is a train set, and Mr. Putter really wants that train set!

Christmas! Ho Ho Ho!

I've Seen Santa - by David Bedford -j E Bed- On Christmas Eve, Mommy Bear tries to convince Little Bear that Santa won't come until he goes to sleep; Little Bear can't sleep & suddenly he hears "glugging" noise. Could it be Santa?

The Very Snowy Christmas - by Diana Hendry - jE Hen -Little mouse needs holly to complete his Christmas decorations, while he is out it begans to snow and he believes the sky is coming undone. Join little mouse as he celebrates his holly, jolly, jolly, holly Christmas!


New Books on CD~

Horrible Harry Takes the Cake- by Suzy Kline- j B&CD FIC Kli -The kids in room 3B have found out their teacher is engaged! But who's the lucky groom? Harry goes into detective mode to find out, and Doug is willing to help- until he sees Harry stealing a piece of evidence! Doug can't believe what Harry has done, but Harry thinks his risky move is worth it. After all, he cracks the case and tells everyone who Miss Mackle is going to marry . . . but does Harry have his facts straight? Or has he made a horrible mistake?

Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings - by Ursula K. Le Guin - j B&CD Fic LeGuin-
When a spoiled kitten named Wonderful Alexander gets caught in a tree, it's up to Jane to save him. Once he is rescued and adopted by the catwings, Alexander decides to repay Jane's favor by helping her to overcome her mysterious fear of speaking.

New audio

Pirates Past Noon - j CDBK Fic Osb - On cd. Jack and Annie are in deep trouble when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the days of desert islands, secret maps, hidden gold--and ruthless pirates! Will Jack and Annie discover a buried treasure? Will they find out the identity of the mysterious M? Or will they walk the plank?



Also new- paperback
Nancy Drew Notebooks- Trouble at Camp Treehouse - j Fic Kee -At Camp Treehouse, Nancy's bunkmate Lauren is having a crummy time, because someone has stolen her camera. Nancy investigates, follows the clues, and helps her new friend.

New Non-fiction

Dinosaurs Galore! - j 567.91 And - As the sun lights the horizon, and the mist begins to clear, what shapes do you begin to see; What noises do you hear?


Catching Air- j 797.5 - Catching Air brings you the rush of bungee jumping, skysurfing, and snowboarding. Extreme skiers, stunt cyclists, and skateboarders push the limits while soaring through the air.

Dolphins on the Sand - j 599.53 Arn -Dolphins are sleek, agile masters of the ocean. But on occasion a pod will find itself beached on the sand, and it is up to a devoted group of people to rescue them.
Based on a true-life dolphin rescue that Jim Arnosky witnessed, luminous illustrations and gentle text tell the story of comforting the distressed animals, protecting them from predators, and sheltering them until they are strong enough to return to the sea.
A lifelong naturalist and the author and illustrator of more than 150 books for children, Jim Arnosky's work on Dolphins on the Sand shines as some of his best-stunningly vibrant, and heartfelt as always.

New Beginner Books

Spooky Hayride - j BEG Jam - In this fun fall tale, a young girl eagerly anticipates her first hayride. But her brother tells her there will be ghosts and monsters. Will she be scared? As the hayride starts into the woods, the girl realizes there is nothing to be afraid of. The spooky ghost is just a sheet in the wind. The scary shadow is just a scarecrow. If anyone is afraid, it is her older brother! Hayrides are so much fun! This easy reader chapter book has simple, patterned text to give children the satisfaction of reading on their own.

The Snowball - j BEG Arm -Watch out below! Here comes a giant snowball tumbling down a hill, picking up everything--and everybody--in its path!

The Tail of Little Skunk - j Beg Arn - Little Skunk doesn't know what to do when Big Bear comes down the mountain. He can't run fast like Deer. Or fly away like Blue Jay. What can he do?

I like Bugs - j Beg Bro -Black Bugs. Green Bugs. Fat Bugs. Buggy Bugs., I like Bugs!, , A rhyming ode to insects, penned by none other then Margaret Wise Brown.

Cat Traps - j beg Cox-A hungry cat wants a snack, so he sets a mousetrap and traps a bug...ugh! He sets other traps, but keeps trapping the wrong animal, such as a pig, a dog, a giant fish, an angry duck, and finally, himself. Will he ever get his snack? The minimal rhyming text will bring smiles to novice readers.

Pizza Pat - j Beg Gel - Pizza is fun to make. Pizza Pat stretches the floppy dough, puts on the gloppy tomatoes, adds the sloppy sausages, sprinkles on the cheese, and then pops it in the oven. But just before he cuts into his delicious pizza pie, he turns his back for one second—and the pizza disappears! A gang of hungry mice have taken Pat's irresistible creation away for themselves. Kids love pizza, and this cumulative Step 1 book, based on the poem "The House That Jack Built", will whet their appetites for both pizza and books!

Pig Parade - j Beg Hub- Little Pig climbs on the fire truck to watch the pig parade. But what's that he sees? It's a fire . . . at Wolf's house! Can Little Pig help save the day?

Amelia Bedelia Talks Turkey - j Beg Par -When Amelia Bedelia is put in charge of the school Thanksgiving pageant, things are bound to get a little mixed up. After all, she thinks roles are a type of bread, the dressing room is where the turkey's stuffing goes, and that a cast party happens after you've followed a well-wisher's command to "break a leg!" Will Amelia Bedelia bring the house down . . . literally?

New Easy Books

The Berestain Bears and the Prize Pumpkin - jE Ber- The Bear family might not win the blue ribbon for their entry in the pumpkin contest during the annual Bear Country Thanksgiving Festival, but they do gain a new appreciation of the true spirit of the holiday and all they have to be thankful for.

The Crunching Munching Caterpillar- j E Cai-Caterpillar wants to fly like Butterfly, Bumblebee, and Sparrow, and Butterfly thinks his wish may come true.

Atlantis The Lost Empire - Welcome to my World- j E Dis-Join Milo as Princess Kida takes him on an unforgettable tour of Atlantis in this colorful chapter from the hit film. Milo tours Atlantis with the princess Kida, who introduces him to Atlantean animals, games, and food.

Happy Easter, Little Critter - j E May -Little Critter delightfully describes how his family spends Easter, from waking up early to discover what the Easter Bunny left, to dying eggs at the church picnic.

Barbie - Girls on Blades - j E Mil - When an in-line skating competition gets in the way of Amy and Diane's friendship, Coach Barbie helps them see that having fun and doing their best is more important than winning.

Don't Go Up Haunted Hill - j E Swo - CHRIS, COSBY, AND their dog Foster are going trick-or-treating. But the big kids tell them not to go up to the house on Haunted Hill. “It’s haunted!” they say. But when Foster chases a cat up that very hill, Chris and Cosby are forced to follow! What will they find in the spooky old house on Haunted Hill?

If You Give a Cat a Cupcake - j E Num- If you give a cat a cupcake, he'll ask for some sprinkles to go with it. When you give him the sprinkles, he might spill some on the floor. Cleaning up will make him hot, so you'll give him a bathing suit . . . and that's just the beginning!

Thomas Gets a Snowplow - j E Tho - Winter is coming and Thomas, being a small engine, needs to put on his snowplow. Thomas hates his snowplow; he thinks it makes him look funny, and when he has it on, the other, bigger engines tease him. But Thomas saves the day when a big storm comes up and Toby is stuck on his branch line.

Bless you Santa! j E Syk - (Christmas label) When Santa Claus comes down with a terrible cold just before Christmas, his animal friends send him to bed, finish all of the presents, and load the sleigh, hoping that he will be well in time to make his deliveries.

New J fiction

Hannah Montana- Keeping Secrets- by Beth Beechwood- j Fic Bee- What is Miley supposed to do when her friend Oliver becomes totally obsessed with Hannah Montana? How can she possibly keep her pop-star identity hidden with Oliver constantly in her face, in her limo, everywhere?! Plus, Miley gets invited to a celebrity-filled birthday bash!

Hannah Montana- Nightmare on Hannah Street- by Laurie McElroy- j Fic McElr- Miley loves being teen pop-star sensation Hannah Montana-but when her scheming, look-alike cousin Luann pays a visit, suddenly Miley isn't the only one who wants a taste of stardom!

Hannah Montana- Super Sneak- by Laurie McElroy- j Fic McElr- When Miley is invited to a sneak preview of a hot new movie, she's sure that her dad won't mind a bit. He can't say no, right? Wrong! It's exam time, and Miley's dad wants her to stay home and study! But how can Miley resist free popcorn and movie stars?

Disney High School Musical - All Access -This deluxe book is essential for any High School Musical fan. With removables related to favorite scenes in both of the hit Disney Channel Original Movies, as well as elements like Gabriella's karaoke tips and Sharpay's sketches of her dream golf cart, Disney High School Musical All-Access takes readers beyond what they've seen in the movies and gives the man in-depth look at the world of High School Musical. (please do not remove the removables!)

New for Chrstmas!

A Present for Santa Claus- A pop-up story by Dana Kubick and David Wood. j-E Kub

New Non-Fiction

Miley Cyrus Hannah Montana- by Jennifer Magid - j 921 Cyrus, M.
It's not hard to see why people sometimes confuse Miley Cyrus with the character she plays on the hit TV show Hannah Montana. Like the character, Miley lives a dual life: normal teenager by day and superstar by night. Miley has conquered television, music, and movies-and she's still in high school! What's next for sAmerica's favorite teen star?

Bobbie Kalman nonfiction books-
How Does it Feel? - j 612.88
Introducing Landforms- j 551.4
Baby Cats - j 599.75
Baby Horses - j 636.1
Baby Deer - j 599.65
Plants are Living Things - j 581


What Do Astronauts Do? by Carmen Bredeson- j 629.45- How do they eat? sleep? go to the bathroom?? What is an astronaut?

Harnessing Power from the Sun by Niki Walker -j 621.47 - Energy and Solar Power

The American Boy's Handy Book- by Daniel Beard- (co-founder of the Boy Scouts of America) j 790.1922 Bea -Want to know how to sail aboat? Catch a Spider? Throw a boomerang? this book is for you!

Sammy's Excellent Real-life adventures- j 793.73 Hoc -Character Builders for Kids in a "Where's Waldo" format.

Baby Animals by Debbie Stone - j 599 Sto - Beautiful Photographs!

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New Easy Fiction

The Little Fire Engine by Lois Lenski- j E Len - Mr. Small does it all!
In this adventure, Fireman Small rushes to battle a fire in town. When the alarm bell rings, Fireman Small suits up and roars down the road in his shiny red fire engine. When he helps extinguish the fire and rescues a young girl, Fireman Small becomes a hero in Tinytown.

New Little Golden Books-
Poky Little Puppy's First Christmas
Annabelle's Wish
I Can't Wait for Christmas
Scooby-Doo! The Haunted Carnival
The Little Mermaid

Wheels! by Annie Cobb -j Beg Cob - ot just for vehicle lovers, this ode to man's greatest invention needs few words to get its point across. The catchy poem shows wheels being used in a variety of ways - such as on cars, trains, shopping carts, and dune buggies - then shows what it would be like if we didn't have any wheels at all.

New on the shelf

The Crayon Box that Talked- by Shane DeRolf - j E DeRol - Although they are many different colors, the crayons in a box discover that when they get together they can appreciate each other and make a complete picture.


The Search for Mud Mountain- j E Sea - The seven members of the clean team set out to help Henry find the ultimate mud hole.

My Crayons Talk- by Patricia Hubbard- j E Hub - Brown crayon sings "Play, Mud pie day," and Blue crayon calls "Sky, Swing so high" in this story about talking crayons.

The Magic Bubble Trip - by Ingrid and Dieter Schubert - j E Sch- James blows a giant bubble that carries him away to a land of large hairy frogs.

Help Me, Mr. Mutt! by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel- j E Ste-What's a dog to do with a problematic human? Mr. Mutt has the answers!

Benny's Big Bubble -by Jane O'Connor- j Beg OCon-Bubblemeister Benny blows one enormous bubble that takes off on an airborne trip around the neighborhood.

The Ephesus Chronicles- by V.A. Runion- j Fic Run - Thomas and Connie are two very ordinary kids until they meet Caleb, an angel of the Lord. They are sent on a mission from God that pushes them to the limits. Thomas and Connie put on the whole armor of God and learn the importance of honesty.

Animal Heroes True Rescue Stories- by Sandra Markle - j636.0887 Mar - True storeis of real live animal heroes!
African Critters- by Robert Haas - j 591.96 Haa- beautiful photography of african animals.

We have 12 new non-fiction titles:


Cam Baker's Love You Like A Sister by Cam Baker
This book has 30 cool rules for making and being a better best friend.

Now You Can Read. . . Thumbelina by Eric Kincaid
This is an easy to read book about the old tale of Thumbelina.

Now You Can Read. . .The Ugly Duckling by Eric KincaidThis is an easy to read book about the old tale of The Ugly Duckling.

Milly and Tilly by Kate Summers
This is an easy to read book about the old story The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse.

Muchas, Muchisimas Raya's de Cebra or Lots and Lots of Zebra Stripes by Stephen Swinburne
This book is written in Spanish and English. It shows the different patterns of many things. The pictures are great!

What Do You Know About the Sun? by Carmen Bredeson
This is an easy to read book all about the sun!

Garden Friends
This is an easy to read book all about bugs you might find in a garden.

Cool Stuff Exploded by Chris Woodford
This big, huge book gets inside modern technology.

Our Farm by Michael J. Rosen
This book shows, through the seasons, the life and times of a family living on a 150-acre farm in Ohio.

Art From Her Heart by Kathy Whitehead and Shane W. Evans
This book is all about the artist Clementine Hunter and the story of her life in pictures.

Barack Obama by Stephen Feinstein
This easy to read book tells about the life of Barack Obama.

Angel Girl by Laurie Friedman
This book is based on a true story of survival during the Holocaust. It is a story about love, hope, and the strength of the human spirit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

We have 5 new picture books:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Story times are here!

Please join us for story time! We will read a few stories and do activities. If you are older you might make a craft or play a game and have a snack.

Monday - 4pm for Elementary age
Tuesday - 10am for Babies
Tuesday - 6:45pm for Family- all ages
Wednesday - 10am Toddlers - up to age 3
Thursday - 10am Preschool - ages 3,4,5
2pm same as the 10:00
Teens meet 1st Thursday of each month at 4pm

New Picture Books!

Apple Farmer Annie by Monica Wellingotn - j E Wel - follow the apple from the orchard to the market.

The Biggest Snowman Ever by Steven Kroll - j E Kro - Get ready for winter as the field mice combine their snowmen to make the biggest snowman ever!

Sealed with a Kiss - Disney Princess Series - j BEG Dis - Join Ariel and Flounder as they play hide and seek with a baby seal.

Scooby -Doo Disappearing donuts- j BEG Her- Ruh-roh! All the donuts from Doodles Donuts are gone! Scooby-Doo is on the treail of crumbs in this big donut mystery!

Scooby-Doo Mummies at the Mall - j BEG Her - While the rest of the gang is going to a movie, Scooby and Shaggy decide to take advantage of a special "all you can eat" day at the mall restaurants. But someone- or something- else is spending the day at the mall, too. It looks like a mummy, but it can't be...can it? Scooby and Shaggy are on the case!

The Best of All - j 398.2 Bet - this fairy tale retold by Adrienne Betz. Father mouse wants only the best for his daughter to marry.

Halloween Cats- j E Mar - by Jean Marzollo- Cat Monsters on the sidewalk, Cat witches in the air.. These trick-or-treating cats are everywhere! Boo!

Kids - j E Anh- by Cathering and Laurence Anholt - What do kids like? What do kids do? What's in a kids pocket? What do kids dream of? All is revealed in this comprehensive guide to kid-kind!

What are Stars? by Carmen Bredeson (j 523.8 Bre) One title in the I Like Space series. Colorful illustrations and fun facts in a brief format.

Whales and Dolphins by Anton Ericson (j a599.5 Eri) Volume 1 in the Nature's Wild Series. Filled with captioned illustrations.

The Encyclopedia of Immaturity by the editors of Klutz (j 790.13 Enc) An activity book for kids ages 3 t0 103.
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Spongebob Squarepants by Lynne Roberts (j793.73 Rob) A Look and Find book from Nickelodeon.

Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreade (j821.9 And) Delightful tale in rhyme about the misadventures of Giraffe - until he finds the right music!

A Charmed Life (j E Dis)
and
Scared Silly (j E Dis) Two new stories from The Little Mermaid's Treasure Chest Series.

New Recorded Book

The Missing Book 1 - Found
by Margaret Peterson Haddix (j CDBK Fic Had)
Thirteen-year-old Jonah has always known that he was adopted, and he's never thought it was any big deal. Then he and a new friend, Chip, who's also adopted, begin receiving mysterious letters. The first one says, "You are one of the missing." The second one says, "Beware! They're coming back to get you."

Jonah, Chip, and Jonah's sister, Katherine, are plunged into a mystery that involves the FBI, a vast smuggling operation, an airplane that appeared out of nowhere -- and people who seem to appear and disappear at will. The kids discover they are caught in a battle between two opposing forces that want very different things for Jonah and Chip's lives.

Do Jonah and Chip have any choice in the matter? And what should they choose when both alternatives are horrifying?

More good ones!

The Pencil by Allan Ahlberg (j E Ahl)
"One day that little pencil made a move, shivered slightly, quivered somewhat . . . and began to draw."


Mouse Island by Eve Bunting (j E Bun)
Mouse lives on an island. At night he watches the lighthouse beacon flash across the water, a warning to ships to stay off the rocks. One day a boat sinks near the island, and Mouse swims to the rescue of a strange, furry creature that has been tossed in the ocean. What is it? What kind of dangerous creature has Mouse saved?


Our Library by Eve Bunting (jE Bun)
When Miss Goose announces that the library is going to close forever, Raccoon and his friends spring into action. Where will they get the help they need to save their beloved library? In books, of course!


Old MacDonald had a Farm by Jane Cabrera (jE Cab)
Old MacDonald had a farm with an adorable cow, some precious pigs, cute little lambs and a whole barnyard of irresistibly cute animals. By the end of the story he has the most precious animal of all, a very tiny and very young MacDonald. Young readers will love singing along with Old MacDonald's rambunctious animals in this uproariously funny picture book.


Hooray for Reading Day! by Margery Cuyler (jE Cuy)
When Jessica tires to read aloud in class, she stumbles over the words and everyone laughs. Now the upcoming Reading Theater day has her more worried than ever. What if she makes a mistake in front of all the parents?

With the help of her family, and some practice with her dog, Wiggles, Jessica faces her reading worries—and finds that reading aloud can be as easy as A-B-C!


No Hugs till Saturday by Julie Downing (jE Dow)
When Felix gets in trouble for playing ball in the house, his mother takes the ball away for the rest of the day. So Felix decides to take something away from his mother—hugs. "No hugs till Saturday!" he declares. But then Felix finds out Saturday is a whole week away, and both he and Mama soon realize that just one day without a hug can be a very long time.


'Twas the Day Before Zoo Day by Catherine Ipcizade (j E Ipc)
This delightful adaptation of the children's classic, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," takes readers to the zoo, as preparations are under way for "Zoo Day." But things aren't going according to plan . . . The llamas won't quit spitting, the giraffes are drooling, and the zebras aren't happy at all with their stripes. Meanwhile, the zookeepers are scurrying this way and that, cleaning up poop, ringing mealtime bells, and trying to get the animals bathed. But are the naughty elephants listening? Not a chance. And if that weren't bad enough, a poor alligator mistakes a bee for a fly, and instead of eating supper, he gets stung in the eye! Does it all work out? Will the zookeepers end up spending the night at the zoo? Will "Zoo Day" go off without a hitch, or will the dancing monkeys take over?

Baron Von Baddie and the Ice Ray Incident (j E McCle) When Baron von Baddie defeats his nemesis, Captain Kapow, he discovers that it is not as much fun to create chaos and engage in bad behavior if no one tries to stop him.

Pilot Pups by Michelle Meadows (j E Mea)
Start the engine,
buckle up.
Down the runway,
Pilot Pups!


When a couple of kids forget to put away their toys, it's up to Pilot Pups to go on a special search and rescue mission to bring their toy buddies back home.

A Babysitter for Billy Bear by Miriam Moss (j E Mos)
Having a babysitter for the first time is a big moment.

Something's bothering Billy Bear and his toy rabbit. They want to go to Mom's pottery class but they have to stay home. For the first time, a babysitter will be putting them to bed, and it's just not the same. Will she forget to kiss Rabbit good night? What are those scary noises in Billy's room? And how will Mom find her way home in the dark?

The House in the Night by Susan Swanson (j E Swa)
A spare, patterned text and glowing pictures explore the origins of light that make a house a home in this bedtime book for young children. Naming nighttime things that are both comforting and intriguing to preschoolers—a key, a bed, the moon—this timeless book illuminates a reassuring order to the universe.

New Non-Fiction Titles

I'm Just Like My Mom
Me Parezco Tanto a Me Mama
by Jorge Ramos (j468 Ram)
The author explores how children are like their parents.
English and Spanish text.

SABERTOOTH by Patrick O'Brien (j 568.74 OBri)
From ancient bones and massive teeth, scientists are learning
amazing facts about these enormous prehistoric cats.

Awful Ogre Running Wild by Jack Prelutsky (j 811.54 Pre)
Irresistibly gross and awesomely awful adventures with the
endearing, unforgettable Awful Ogre.

Frankenstein Takes the Cake by Adam Rex (j 811.6 Rex)
Full of funny stuff like rotting heads and giant gorillas and
zombies. Oh, my!

Dancing to Freedom by Li Cunxin (j 921 Li)
The true story of a boy who became a world-famous
dancer during China's Cultural Revolution.

Wangari's Trees of Peace by Jeanette Winter (j 921 Maathai)
True story of the life of the environmentalist Wangari Maathai
who was determined to help save the forests of Kenya.

OBAMA A Promise of Change by David Mendell (j 921 Obama)
An adaptation for young readers of OBAMA: From Promise to Power

King George What Was His Problem? by Steve Sheinkin ((j973.3 She)
Everything your schoolbooks didn't tell you about the American Revolution

New-est Chapter Books

Lost and Found by Andrew Clements (j FIC Cle)
How would you like to be an identical twin and
move to a new school? Scary?? or fun????

Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat by Lynne Jonell (j FIC Jon)
Emmy was a very good girl. But then there was the Rat. . .

Goof-Off Goalie by Betty Hicks (j FIC Hic)
Here is the second book of the action-filled Gym Shorts
series. A short novel for kids new to reading.

All Shook Up by Shelley Pearsall (j FIC Pea)
What if you were thirteen and your dad looked
like Elvis? That happened to Josh and he is
ALL SHOOK UP!

Dodger and Me by Jordan Sonnenblick (j FIC Son)
Willie has a best friend who is 1) imaginary,
2) oversized and blue, and 3) driving him CRAZY!

Winning Words by Charles R. Smith Jr. (j FIC Smi)
Short sports stories and photographs

Maybelle Goes to Tea by Katie Speck (j FIC Spe)
Maybelle, the cockroach, has another tasty adventure
when she goes to Mrs. Peabody's Ladies Spring Tea.
By the author of Maybelle in the Soup.

Keena Ford and the Second-Grade Mix-Up
by Melissa Thomson (j FIC Tho)
Keena Ford is NOT a troublemaker. No, she's
not!! It just happens.

Nurk by Ursula Vernon (j FIC Ver)
Nurk is neither big, nor brave - but this spine-
tingling, life-threatening, unexpected adventure might
be the best thing that's ever happened to a quiet little
shrew.

Bear bags, wilderness showers, and telling the temperature by counting the cricket chirps...

Whether you're planning an over night in the backyard or a weekend in the wilderness, this book is packed with stuff to know. The basics, from gearing up to choosing a site to building a tarp tent. Tasty outdoor recipes: Solar Oven Pizza, Chow Down Chili and s' more's of course-with 8 variations.





The Spiderwick Chronicles leave the old-fashioned charm of New England far behind and head south for some fiendish faerie fun in the hot Florida sun. Eleven-year-old Nicholas Vargas only thinks his life has been turned upside down after his developer father remarries and moves his new wife and daughter into the soon-to-be completed Mangrove Hollow.

But an "expedition" to a nearby lake turns up a little nixie with a giant problem - the huge, lumbering, fire-breathing variety - and it's up to Nick; his stepsister, Laurie; and his big brother, Julian (plus a familiar face from the original Spiderwick Chronicles) to figure out the best way to stop a host of rampaging giants before all of Florida goes up in smoke.

Hop in! The bold illustrations and playful sound words in these two board books with die-cut pages will beckon to preschoolers who love things that go.

What could be more fun than an old-fashioned train ride? Off go the passengers, past the town, into the woods (SHHH, SHHH), over the bridge (CLACK, CLACK), into the tunnel (TOOT, TOOT), and back out into the sunshine. Who could guess that the destination is a day at the seaside?



It's Library Day-It's library day, and these kids can't wait. One girl has just learned to read, another loves trains and another especially enjoys scary stories.


Can Mercy Watson outwit . . . Animal Control? The porcine wonder's on the lam in her latest tongue-in-snout adventure!

Eugenia and Baby Lincoln may live next door to a pig, but that doesn't stop them from living a gracious life. And the amiable Mercy Watson is equally determined to follow the delightful scent (and delicious taste) of the pansies her thoughtful neighbors are planting to beautify their yard. "Where have all the flowers gone?" shouts Eugenia, who is finally ready to take extreme measures and dial Animal Control! Has Mercy's swine song come at last? Or will her well-pampered instincts keep her in buttered toast?