November Non-Fiction!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Biographies for Developing Readers!

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

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

More New Non-fiction for Fall!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Non-Fiction for Fall!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Titles in Popular Series!

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

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

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

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

Picture and Fiction Books!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Warm up with some interesting non-fiction!

New Non-Fiction Titles:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A slew of Katie Kazoo! And More!

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

And on the new books bookshelf:

Levy, Janice. Finding the Right Spot: When Kids Can't Live with Their Parents. Magination Press, 2004.
Illustrated by Whitney Martin
j 306.874 Lev
A helpful resource for children and caregivers alike!

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

Story Times are Here Again!

Join us for story times at the library!

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

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

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

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

See you at the library!

New Chapter Books!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

More New Non-fiction!

Holyoke, Nancy. A Smart Girls Guide to Money. American Girl, 2006.
Illustrated by Ali Douglass
j 332.024 Hol
A great way to start learning about money, budgeting, saving and spending!

Pendziwol, Jean E. Once Upon a Dragon: Stranger Safety for Kids (and Dragons.) Kids Can Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Martine Gourbault
j 362.7044 Pen
A creative way to discuss strangers and safety with children (and any pet dragons lurking about!)

Evans, Lezlie. Can You Greet the Whole Wide World?: 12 Common Phrases in 12 Different Languages. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Denis Roche
j 395.4 Eva
Learn how to say please and thank you and ten other phrases in different languages!

Stampler, Ann Redisch. Shlemazel and the Remarkable Spoon of Pohost. Clarion Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Jacqueline M. Cohen
j 398.2 Sta
In this traditional Shlemazel tale a young man is taught the importance of hard work even if he does not quite realize what is happening!

Amery, Heather. First Thousand Words in Spanish. Usborne, 2003.
Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright
j 468 Ame
Learn some Spanish and have fun finding the little yellow ducks hidden throughout the guide.

Wheeler, Lisa. Mammoths on the Move. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Kurt Cyrus
j 569.67 Whe
Wild and wooly mammoths are migrating!

Mannis, Celeste Davidson. Snapshots: The Wonders of Monterey Bay. Viking, 2006.
j 591.77 Man
Discover the natural wonders of California's Monterey Bay!

Stewart, Melissa. A Place for Butterflies. Peachtree, 2006.
Illustrated by Higgins Bond
j 595.78 Ste
Learn how to help butterflies grow and thrive.

Markle, Sandra. Slippery, Slimy Baby Frogs. Walker and Company, 2006.
j 597.89 Mar
Interesting information on tadpoles accompanied by excellent photographs.

Hatkoff, Isabella, Craig Hatkoff and Dr. Paula Kahumbu. Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship. Scholastic Press, 2006.
Photographs by Peter Greste
j 599.635 Hat
Read about an amazing friendship between a baby hippo and a 130-year-old tortoise.

Morrison, Taylor. Wildfire. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
j 634.9618 Mor
Find out how wildfires are tamed and how they affect ecosystems.

Shulman, Mark. Mom and Dad are Palindromes: A Dilemma for Words...and Backwards. Chronicle Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Adam McCauley
j 793.734 Shu
Can you find all the palindromes in this title?!

Roessel, David and Arnold Rampersand, eds. Langston Hughes: Poetry for Young People. Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Benny Andrews
j 811.54 Lan
A fine collection of Langston Hughes' poetry for younger readers.

Katz, Bobbie. Once Around the Sun. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
j 811.6 Kat
Poet Bobbie Katz takes us through the year with monthly verses!

Norman, Lissette. My Feet are Laughing. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
Illustrated by Frank Morrison
j 811.6 Nor
Sadie rhymes about life, hair, her baby sister and dancing the merengue!

Prelutsky, Jack. What a Day it was at School! Greenwillow Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Doug Cushman
j 811.6 Pre
Prelutsky spins silly poems about things related to school!

Thaler, Mike. Pig Little. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Paige Miglio
j 811.6 Tha
A day in the life of Pig Little.

Revkin, Andrew C. The North Pole Was Here. Kingfisher, 2006.
j 910.9 Rev
More than just Santa Claus! This is a look at the past, present and future of the North Pole.

Nathan, Amy. Meet the Musicians: From Prodigy (Or Not) to Pro. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
j 920 Nat
Featuring members of the New York Philharmonic this is a collection of insights into the lives of musicians and how music has affected them.

McClafferty, Carla Killough. Something Out of Nothing: Marie Curie and Radium. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
j 921 Curie, M.
Discover even more about the life of this selfless scientist and the manner in which she conducted her very important work.

Delano, Poli. When I Was a Boy Neruda Called Me Policarpo. Groundwood Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Manuel Monroy
English Translation by Sean Higgins
j 921 Delano, P.
Includes poems by Pablo Neruda. This is a memoir written by a Chilean author who grew up in the presence of poet Pablo Neruda.

Love, D. Anne. Of Numbers and Stars: The Story of Hypatia. Holiday House, 2006.
Illustrated by Pam Paparone.
j 921 Hypatia
A very understandable introduction to a fascinating women whose mathematical and scientific talents were rare given the time period in which she lived.

Sis, Peter. Play, Mozart, Play! Greenwillow Books, 2006.
j 921 Mozart, W.
The story of Mozart's childhood depicted in a fun picture book format.

Halilbegovich, Nadja. My Childhood Under Fire: A Sarajevo Diary. Kids Can Press, 2006.
j 949.7 Hal
A diary of a young woman who recorded what life was like during 1992 through 1995 in war-torn Sarajevo.

New Beginner Books!

Baker, Keith. On the Go with Mr. and Mrs. Green. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
j BEG Bak
What will happen to our favorite alligator couple when Mr. Green tries out some magic tricks, eats all the cookies and invents a pie-slicing machine?! And will Mrs. Green make it through unscathed?!

Brown, Charlotte Lewis. The Day the Dinosaurs Died. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Phil Wilson
j BEG Bro
An exploration into why the dinosaurs may have disappeared.

Cushman, Doug. Dirk Bones and the Mystery of the Haunted House. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
j BEG Cus
Can a skeleton reporter discover why the ghosts are afraid of what could be...another ghost?!

Kenah, Katharine. The Best Teacher in Second Grade. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Abby Carter
j BEG Ken
Luna tries to convince her classmates to be a midnight circus for the "Family Night" program.

Kvasnosky, Laura McGee. Zelda and Ivy: The Runaways. Candlewick Press, 2006.
j BEG Kva
Zelda and Ivy try to escape the cucumber sandwiches their father has made for lunch!

Meister, Cari. Tiny Goes Camping. Viking, 2006.
Illustrated by Rich Davis
j BEG Mei
Can Tiny fit in the tent?!

Ries, Lori. Aggie and Ben: Three Stories. Charlesbridge, 2006.
Illustrated by Frank W. Dormer
j BEG Rie
Ben and his puppy Aggie are instantly loveable and very humorous!

Schaefer, Lola M. Mittens. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Susan Kathleen Hartung
j BEG Sch
Mittens the kitten wants to hide in the unfamiliar place!

Van Leeuwen, Jean. Oliver Pig and the Best Fort Ever. Dial Books for Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Ann Schweninger
j BEG Van
Will the "best fort ever" meet an untimely demise?!

New Spanish Picture Books!/Libros en espanol!

Ada, Alma Flor. Gathering the Sun: An Alphabet in Spanish and English. HarperCollins Publishers, 1997.
Illustrated by Simon Silva
English translation by Rosa Zubizarreta
j 468 Ada
A to Z on the farm!

Argueta, Jorge. Xochitl and the Flowers/Xochitl, la Nina de las Flores. Children's Book Press, 2003.
Illustrated by Carl Angel
j 468 Arg
Xochitl and her parents, originally from El Salvador, adjust to life in San Francisco.

Bridwell, Norman. Clifford: El Gran Perro Colorado. Scholastic, 1988.
j 468 Bri
Clifford y Emily en espanol!

Brusca, Maria Cristina and Tona Wilson. Three Friends/Tres Amigos: A Counting Book/Un cuento para contar. Henry Holt and Company, 1995.
Illustrated by Maria Cristina Brusca
j 468 Bru
One to ten and back again in English and Spanish!

Byrd, Lee Merrill. Lover Boy/Juanito el carinoso: A Bilingual Counting Book. Cinco Puntos Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Francisco Delgado
j 468 Byr
Who gets the most kisses from little Johnny?!

Chapra, Mimi. Sparky's Bark/El ladrido de Sparky. Katharine Tegen Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Vivi Escriva
j 468 Cha
Sparky does not understand Spanish so Lucy learns English so she can communicate with her new friend.

De La Hoya, Oscar with Mark Shulman. Super Oscar. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Lisa Kopelke
j 468 De
What happens when a daydreamer forgets to tell everyone what to bring to Saturday's picnic.

Gonzalez, Ada Acosta. Mayte and the Bogeyman/Mayte y el cuco. Pinata Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Christina Rodriguez
j 468 Gon
Is the ice cream man also the bogeyman?!

Paulsen, Gary. La Tortilleria. Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1995.
Illustrated by Ruth Wright Paulsen
j 468 Pau
Discover the life cycle of the corn that becomes a tortilla in this title, entirely written in Spanish.

Vargo, Sharon Hawkins. Senor Felipe's Alphabet Adventure: El Alfabeto Espanol. The Millbrook Press, Inc., 2001.
Spanish translations by Ann Kelly Beale
j 468 Var
Can Senor Felipe find objects that begin with all the letters of the alphabet?!

Villasenor, Victor. The Stranger and the Red Rooster/El forastero y el gallo rojo. Pinata Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Jose Jara
Spanish translation by Gabriela Baeza Ventura
j 468 Vil
The children and their parents learn to see past the stranger's exterior and welcome him and his rooster into the community.

Wells, Rosemary. Leate a su conejito. Scholastic, 1997.
Translation by Susana Pasternac.
j 468 Wel
Find out how and why to read to your little one!

Williams, Sue. Sali de Paseo. Harcourt, Inc., 1989.
Illustrated by Julie Vivas
Translation by Alma Flor Ada
j 468 Wil
A little boy meets plenty of animals when he goes for a walk! Entirely in Spanish!

New Picture Books!

We have received numerous picture books! Check some out today!

Book and CD:

Drachman, Eric. A FROG Thing. Kidwick Books, 2005.
Illustrated by James Muscarello
j B&CD E Dra
This is a heartwarming tale of a frog who really, really wants to fly. He learns the importance of his own talents when a baby bird falls into the pond. This title is accompanied with the story on a compact disc.

Picture Books:

Bailey, Linda. Stanley's Wild Ride. Kid's Can Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Bill Slavin
j E Bai
What kind of trouble can Stanley get into after his crazy party? Well, for starters, do you think a dog should try skateboarding?!

Bernhard, Durga. In the Fiddle is a Song. Chronicle Books, 2006.
j E Ber
See what is hidden in this inspiring title!

Broach, Elise. Cousin John is Coming! Dial Books for Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Nate Lilly
j E Bro
How will Bean deal with his mean cousin who is on his way to visit?

Carlson, Nancy. First Grade, Here I Come! Viking, 2006.
j E Car
Find out if Henry was ready to tackle his first day of first grade as he tells his mother all about it.

DeGroat, Diane. No More Pencils, No More Books, No More Teacher's Dirty Looks! HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
j E DeG
Is Ms. Byrd going to be really, really, really sad when school lets out for summer?

Garland, Sarah. Eddie's Garden and How to Make Things Grow. Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2004.
j E Gar
Read about Eddie's garden and learn how to make one of your own!

Klise, Kate. Why Do You Cry?: Not a Sob Story. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
Illustrated by M. Sarah Klise
j E Kli
What will Little Rabbit do for a birthday party when he finds out that all of his friends and even his mother still cry sometimes?

LaReau, Kara. Ugly Fish. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Scott Magoon
j E LaR
If you don't want to be lonely don't eat your friends!

Lin, Grace. The Ugly Vegetables. Charlesbridge, 1999.
j E Lin
Sometimes ugly vegetables taste the best!

Neubecker, Robert. Wow! America! Hyperion Books for Children, 2006.
j E Neu
Check out some of this nation's amazing sights!

Peck, Jan. Way Far Away on a Wild Safari. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Valeria Petrone
j E Pec
Go on an adventure but watch out for the lion!

Peters, Lisa Westberg. We're Rabbits! Harcourt, Inc., 2004.
Illustrated by Jeff Mack
j E Pet
Will the rabbits get stuck with smelly leeks and rutabagas or will they get the carrots they love so much?!

Pfeffer, Wendy. From Seed to Pumpkin. HarperCollins Publishers, 2004.
Illustrated by James Graham Hale
j E Pfe
I did not know that a pumpkin was considered a fruit. Find out more in this informative book!

Pinkwater, Daniel. Dancing Larry. Marshall Cavendish Children, 2006.
Illustrated by Jill Pinkwater
j E Pin
Polar bear ballet!

Prince, April Jones. What Do Wheels Do all Day? Houghton Mifflin Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Giles Laroche
j E Pri
Apparently wheels do a whole lot!

St. Pierre, Stephanie. What the Sea Saw. Peachtree, 2006.
Illustrated by Beverly Doyle
j E Sai
A beautifully illustrated look at the sea and its eco-system.

Stadler, Alexander. Beverly Billingsly Takes the Cake. Gulliver Books/Harcourt Inc., 2005
j E Sta
Can Beverly pull off the "Caramel Candy Castle Cake?"

Stein, David Ezra. Cowboy Ned and Andy. A Paula Wiseman Book/Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
j E Ste
Learn why friendship makes an awesome gift.

Wilson, Karma. Bear's New Friend. Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Jane Chapman
j E Wil
Our friend Bear, from Bear Snores On, is back and finds a friend who likes to fly.

Try some new Non-Fiction!

Just in for September...

Bausaum, Ann. Freedom Riders: John Lewis and Jim Zwerg on the Front Lines of the Civil Rights Movement. National Geographic, 2006.
j 323 Bau
Take some time to read about the courage of diverse young people during the Civil Rights Movement.

Laughlin, Rosemary. The Pullman Strike of 1894. Morgan Reynolds Publishing, 2006.
j 331.89 Lau
Learn about this late 19th century labor movement!

Ichord, Loretta Frances. Pasta, Fried Rice, and Matzoh Balls: Immigrant Cooking in America. Millbrook Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Jan Davey Ellis
j 394.1 Ich
A nice mix of history and recipes you are sure to enjoy!

Caldwell, Michaela. The Girls' Yoga Book. Maple Tree Press, 2005.
j 613.7046 Cal
Find some peace and excellent exercise with this title!

Hoffman, Gretchen. Mononucleosis. Marshall Cavendish, 2006.
j 616.9 Hof
Everything you need to know about the dreaded "kissing disease!"

Hicks, Terry Allan. Allergies. Marshall Cavendish, 2006.
j 616.97 Hic
Discover allergies, their history and how to live with them.

Uderzo, Albert. Asterix and the Falling Sky. Orion, 2005.
j 741.5 Ude
One of Europe's beloved comic characters is back in this worrisome adventure!

Mitchell, Mari Rutz. Creating Clever Castles and Cars from Boxes and other Stuff. Williamson Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Michael Kline
j 745.5 Mit
You can make amazing play spaces from pyramids to vehicles to barns with the helpo of this new book. Do not let your parents throw away that refrigerator box!

Thayer, Ernest L. Casey at the Bat. KCP Poetry, 2006.
Illustrations by Joe Morse
j 811 Tha
Striking illustrations bring this classic poem into the 21st century!

Fitch, Sheree. If I had a Million Onions. Tradewind Books, 2005.
Illustrations by Yayo
j 811.6 Fit
A fine collection of poetry and brightly colored pictures.

Mattern, Joanne. Peyton Manning. Mitchell Lane Publishers, 2007.
j 921 Manning, P.
Read up on the Colts QB before the season starts!

Cunningham, Kevin. Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Union. Morgan Reynolds Publishing, 2006.
j 921 Stalin, J.
Or you can take a look at one of history's most terrifying leaders.

Goldstein, Margaret J. Japanese in America. Lerner Publications Company, 2006.
j 973.0495 Gol
Full of photos and information, including some familiar famous faces, this title explores the history of Japanese-Americans.

Brand New Juvenile Fiction!

Here are some new titles to check out...

DiSalvo, Dyanne. The Sloppy Copy Slipup. Holiday House, 2006.
j FIC DiS
Can Brian manage to finish homework with all the racket going on at home?

Fine, Anne. The Diary of a Killer Cat. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1994.
j FIC Fin
Is Tuffy a fierce feline with an appetite for all small creatures?

Fine, Anne. Notso Hotso. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2001.
j FIC Fin
Meet a dog with a real hairy problem!

Giblin, James Cross. The Boy Who Saved Cleveland. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Michael Dooling
j FIC Gib
Learn about a young man who helped make Cleveland famous.

Gilliland, Judith Heide. Strange Birds. Melanie Kroupa Books/Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
j FIC Gil
Read this title to take an adventure with young Anna, who, instead of a horse of her own, receives devastating news for her eleventh birthday.

Hermes, Patricia. Emma Dilemma and the New Nanny. Marshall Cavendish, 2006.
j FIC Her
Can Emma learn to be responsible? Will the ferret keep escaping? What will become of the newest nanny?

Howe, James. Houndsley and Catina. Candlewick Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay
j FIC How
A nice title for those transitioning from beginning readers to chapter books, Houndsley and Catina is the story of two friends discovering what may and may not be his and her talents.

McKissack, Patricia C. Scraps of Time, 1960: Abby Takes a Stand. Viking, 2005.
Illustrated by Gordon C. James
j FIC McK
This is the first story in the "Scraps of Time" series and deals with the Civil Rights movement in the 1960's as experienced by a ten-year-old African-American girl.

McKissack, Patricia C. Scraps of Time, 1879: Away West. Viking, 2006.
Illustrated by Gordon C. James
j FIC McK
In the second story in this series, young Everett escapes slavery and heads west.

Mead, Alice. Isabella's Above-Ground Pool. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
Illustrated by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
j FIC Mea
Izzy does not like to share! Find out if she changes her ways in this charming title.

Park, Linda Sue. Archer's Quest. Clarion Books, 2006.
j FIC Par
What would you do if an archer fell into your room through the window?!

Roberts, Willo Davis. The One Left Behind. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
j FIC Rob
Can Mandy overcome the loss of her twin and help others who desperately need her?

Weeks, Sarah. Jumping the Scratch. Laura Geringer Books/HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
j FIC Wee
Jamie thinks that things will be somewhat normal after a series of three bad incidents but he must delve deeper to discover the truth behind the "scratch" in his life.

Wright, Betty Ren. Princess for a Week. Holiday House, 2006.
Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers
j FIC Wri
Princess and Roddy go exploring in a supposedly haunted house. What do you think will happen?!

Come on in to the library and read something new today!

Loads of Children's Literature arrives...

See what happens when you to stay tuned to this space?! :)

We have a whole bunch of new picture books for kids!

Picture Books (J 468/Spanish):

Elya, Susan Middleton. Bebe Goes Shopping. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Steven Salerno
J 468 Ely
Baby finds plenty of mischief in the supermercado!

Weeks, Sarah. Counting Ovejas. Atheneum Books For Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by David Diaz
J 468 Wee
When you count sheep are they different colors?!


Picture Books (J E):

Anderson, Peggy Perry. Chuck's Truck. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
J E And
What will happen to Chuck's Truck when all the farm animals, including horses and goats, hitch a ride with Chuck to town?

Becker, Suzy. Manny's Cows: The Niagara Falls Tale. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
J E Bec
Perhaps taking 500 cows to Niagara Falls is not such a great idea!

Bluemle, Elizabeth. My Father the Dog. Candlewick Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Randy Cecil
J E Blu
Hmmmm...is Dad really a dog in disguise? Consider the clues in this cute title.

Briant, Ed. A Day at the Beach. Greenwillow Books, 2006.
J E Bri
Dad takes Baxter and Alice to the beach several times in one day!

Bunting, Eve. One Green Apple. Clarion Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Ted Lewin
J E Bun
Farah's special apple and her classmates help her begin to feel more comfortable in a new country.

Chodos-Irvine, Margaret. Best Best Friends. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
J E Cho
Can best best friends survive birthday cake and a crown?

Clements, Andrew. Slippers Loves to Run. Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Janie Bynum
J E Cle
Find out what happens when Slippers discovers a puppy-sized opening by the front gate!

Conway, David. The Most Important Gift of All. Gingham Dog Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Karin Littlewood
J E Con
Ama discovers the most wonderful gift she can give her new baby brother.

Cook, Stephen. Day Out with Daddy. Walker & Company, 2006.
J E Coo
Lots of fun to be had with Daddy when Mommy goes on a trip!

Cowley, Joy. The Video Shop Sparrow. Boyds Mills Press, 1999.
Illustrated by Gavin Bishop
J E Cow
Can George and Harry rescue the sparrow before it is too late?

Davies, Jacqueline. The Night is Singing. Dial Books For Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Kyrsten Brooker
J E Dav
The night is full of lullabies!

Donaldson, Julia. One Ted Falls Out of Bed. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Anna Currey
J E Don
How will the teddy bear get back into bed where he belongs?

Falconer, Ian. Olivia Forms a Band. Atheneum Books For Young Readers, 2006.
J E Fal
Olivia is back and staunchly believes that a fireworks display needs a band! Can Olivia be a one pig band? Find out in this amusing title.

Faller, Regis. The Adventures of Polo. Roaring Brook Press, 2002.
J E Fal
The pictures tell the story of Polo's wacky adventures!

Fitzpatrick, Mary-Louise. I Am I. Roaring Brook Press, 2006.
J E Fit
A unique take on what comes of hatred and fighting.

Fowles, Shelley. Climbing Rosa. Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2006.
J E Fow
In this Cinderella-esque tale, a contest is held for climbing a very, very, very tall tree and the prize is marriage to the prince.

Frazier, Craig. Stanley Goes for a Drive. Chronicle Books, 2004.
J E Fra
Something strange happens when Stanley takes a spin in his truck.

Frazier, Craig. Stanley Goes Fishing. Chronicle Books, 2006.
J E Fra
In the most recent Stanley installment, he catches fish from an unexpected place.

Frazier, Craig. Stanley Mows the Lawn. Chronicle Books, 2005.
J E Fra
Stanley mows the lawn in such a manner that both he and Hank the snake are happy!

Gall, Chris. Dear Fish. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
J E Gal
Think before you invite fish to visit!

Garland, Michael. Miss Smith Reads Again! Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
J E Gar
Miss Smith's class has an adventure of Jurassic proportions in this follow-up to Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook.

Gershator, Phillis and David. Summer is Summer. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall
J E Ger
Get caught up in the last days of the season with the summertime things in this title.

Goode, Diane. Most Perfect Spot. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
J E Goo
Sometimes the best place for a picnic is where you least expect to find it.

Grant, Karima. Sofie and the City. Boyds Mills Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Janet Montecalvo
J E Gra
Sofie must find a way to make the bustling city pretty!

Graves, Keith. The Unexpectedly Bad Hair of Barcelona Smith. Philomel Books, 2006.
J E Gra
Barcelona Smith's hair forces him to stop and smell the roses amongst other things!

Gray, Rita. Easy Street. Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Mary Bono
J E Gra
See how a street is made in this very cool book.

Griessman, Annette. Like a Hundred Drums. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Julie Monks
J E Gri
How can you tell if a thunderstorm is on its way?

Hanson, Warren. Grandpa Has a Great Big Face. Laura Geringer Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Mark Elliott
J E Han
This is a lovely story about a young boy and his grandpa.

Herbauts, Anne. Prince Silencio. Enchanted Lion Books, 2006.
Translated by Claudia Zoe Bedrick
J E Her
What fun is being quiet all the time?!

Ives, Penny. Rabbit Pie. Viking, 2006.
J E Ive
A how-to book on getting six young rabbits to bed!

Jabar, Cynthia. Wow! It Sure is Good to be You! Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
J E Jab
This is an uplifting title for girls to let them know how important they are no matter what!

Jenkins, Steve and Robin Page. Move! Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
J E Jen
Do you move like a jacana? A polar bear? A gibbon? A snake?

Kanevsky, Polly. Sleepy Boy. Atheneum Books For Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Stephanie Anderson
J E Kan
It is time for bed and with the help of the lions from the day's trip to the zoo a sleepy boy drifts off to dreamland.

Krishnaswami, Uma. Monsoon. Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 2003.
Illustrated by Jamel Akib
J E Kri
Everyone awaits the refreshing rains of the monsoon in this story.

Lund, Deb. All Aboard the Dinotrain. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Howard Fine
J E Lun
Trains may not be the best possible transportation for dinosaurs.

McAllister, Angela and Sophie Fatus. Just Like Sisters. Atheneum Books For Young Readers, 2006.
J E McA
See if you think Nancy and Ally could be mistaken for sisters in this heartwarming tale.

Machalek, Jan. Eva's Summer Vacation: A Story of the Czech Republic. Soundprints, 1999.
J E Mac
Discover the Czech Republic through the eyes of young Eva.

MacLachlan, Patricia and Emily MacLachlan Charest. Once I Ate a Pie. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Katy Schneider
J E Mac
A book for dog-lovers of all ages!

Mahy, Margaret. Down the Back of the Chair. Clarion Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Polly Dunbar
J E Mah
You never know what is hiding under your chair cushions. Maybe two elephants drinking tea?

Meddaugh, Susan. Just Teenie. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
J E Med
Teenie thinks the "whole world doesn't fit" until she befriends an intriguing plant.

Mortensen, Denise Dowling. Ohio Thunder. Clarion Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Kate Kiesler
J E Mor
Experience a Mid-Western thunderstorm!

Murphy, Yannick. Ahwoooooooo! Clarion Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Claudio Munoz
J E Mur
Little wolf wants to learn how to howl but he cannot learn from the owl or the frog!

Murray, Marjorie Dennis. Hippo Goes Bananas! Marshall Cavendish Children, 2006.
Illustrated by Kevin O'Malley
J E Mur
What could possibly cause Hippo to go bananas?!

Napoli, Donna Jo and Eva Furrow. Bobby the Bold. Dial Books For Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Ard Hoyt
J E Nap
Bobby is not a chimp. Bobby is a bonobo. Go for a wild adventure in this story with a bold bonobo, indeed.

Olson-Brown, Ellen. Hush Little Digger. Tricycle Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Lee White
J E Ols
A masculine spin on a familiar lullaby.

Page, Gail. How to be a Good Dog. Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2006.
J E Pag
Bobo has issues with being "good." Can Cat help?!

Park, Linda Sue. Bee-bim Bop! Clarion Books, 2005.
Illustrated by Ho Baek Lee
J E Par
Just reading this story makes me hungry for bee-bim bop!

Prince, Joshua. I Saw an Ant on the Railroad Track. Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Macky Pamintuan
J E Pri
Good thing for the eastbound ant that the switchman notices the westbound train!

Raschka, Chris. Five for a Little One. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
J E Ras
Learn about your five senses with the help of an irresistably cute bunny.

Rosenthal, Amy Krouse. Cookies: Bite Size Life Lessons. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Jane Dyer
J E Ros
What better way to learn lessons about courage, honesty, respect and other virtues than with cookies!

Rosenthal, Amy Krouse. Little Pea. Chronicle Books, 2005.
Illustrated by Jen Corace
J E Ros
Little Pea hates candy! But find out what he loves for dessert in this charming story.

Ruzzier, Sergio. The Room of Wonders. Frances Foster Books, 2006.
J E Ruz
Pius the Packrat regrets parting with his pebble.

Schwartz, Amy and Leonard S. Marcus. Oscar: The Big Adventure of a Little Sock Monkey. Katherine Tegen Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Amy Schwartz
J E Sch
A sock monkey must help his owner win a pet show!

Seibold, J. Otto. The Fuchsia is Now. Orchard Books, 2006.
J E Sei
A fuchsia girls finds a fairy who makes her some funky friends!

Slater, Dashka. Baby Shoes. Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Hiroe Nakata
J E Sla
Can mama keep up with baby and shoes that "go, go, go?!"

Smee, Nicola. Clip-Clop. Boxer Books, 2006.
J E Sme
Mr. Horse takes the farm animals for an exciting ride!

Stock, Catherine. Gugu's House. Clarion Books, 2001.
J E Sto
Learn about African art in this story, set in Zimbabwe.

Stuve-Bodeen, Stephanie. Elizabeti's School. Lee & Low Books Inc., 2002.
Illustrated by Christy Hale
J E Stu
Join Elizabeti as she goes to school for the first time!

Uegaki, Chieri. Suki's Kimono. Kids Can Press, 2003.
Illustrated by Stephanie Jorisch
J E Ueg
Suki wears her kimono to her first day of school and receives an array of responses.

Wargin, Kathy-Jo. A Mother's Wish. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Irena Roman
J E War
A beautiful butterfly-filled story.

Wellington, Monica. Pizza at Sally's. Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
J E Wel
See how Sally makes a pizza!

Wells, Rosemary. Max's ABC. Viking, 2006.
J E Wel
Max is having a few troubles with ants in this alphabet story!

Wheeler, Lisa. Castaway Cats. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Ponder Goembel
J E Whe
Fifteen cats are involved in this tale of feline woe.

Wilson, Karma. Animal Strike at the Zoo. It's True! HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Margaret Spengler
J E Wil
What to do when animals strike at the zoo!

Winter, Jeanette. September Roses. Frances Foster Books, 2004.
J E Win
A poignant memoir of the author's experience at the World Trade Center days after 9/11/01.

Yolen, Jane. Dimity Duck. Philomel Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Sebastien Braun
J E Yol
A day in the life of a cute little duck.

New Juvenile Books!

Picture Books or J E

Abramson, Beverley. Off We Go! Tundra Books, 2006.
J E Abr
Lots of ways to move and rhyme!

Bowen, Anne. The Great Math Tattle Battle. Albert Whitman and Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Jaime Zollars
J E Bow
Who will win: Emma Jean or Harley Harrison?!

Brown, Ruth. Ten Seeds. Alfred A. Knopf, 2001.
J E Bro
Amazing things happen when you plant seeds!

Freeman, Don. Dandelion. Puffin Books, 1977 (originally Viking Press, 1964).
J E Fre
Sometimes it is best to be yourself, even if you are a lion!

McElmurry, Jill. I'm Not a Baby! Schwartz & Wade Books, 2006.
J E McE
When will everyone realize that Leo is, indeed, not a baby?!


Juvenile Beginner Books

Bauer, Marion Dane. Wonders of America: Niagara Falls. Ready -to-Read/Aladdin, 2006.
Illustrated by John Wallace
J Beg Bau
Learn about North America's first tourist attraction!

Bunting, Eve. My Robot. Green Light Readers/Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Dagmar Fehlau
J Beg Bun
Find out the best thing Cecil the Robot can do and make robot puppets!

Freeman, Martha. Mrs. Wow Never Wanted a Cow. Beginner Books/Random House, 2006.
Illustrated by Steven Salerno
J Beg Fre
What are cows good for if they cannot do chores?

Medearis, Angela Shelf. On the Way to the Pond. Green Light Readers/Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Lorinda Bryan Cauley
J Beg Med
Will Tess and Herbert ever make it to their picnic?

Schulte, Mary. Who Do I Look Like? Children's Press/Scholastic, 2006.
Illustrated by Maryn Roos
J Beg Sch
Which of your family members do you look like?

Taylor-Butler, Christine. Who Needs Friends? Children's Press/Scholastic, 2006.
Illustrated by Susan Havice
J Beg Tay
What to do if all of your friends forget your birthday.

Stay tuned to this blog for more new titles coming soon!

For Your Listening...

A few new albums (cd) for kids:

Lap, Raimond. Lovely Baby Magic: No. 1. Lovely Baby Music.
j CD 781.582 Lap 1

Lap, Raimond. Lovely Baby Magic: No. 2. Lovely Baby Music.
j CD 781.582 Lap 2
Stimulate your baby's brains with some magical melodies!


Roberts, Justin. Meltdown! BMI, 2006.
j CD 781.62 Rob
As seen on the "Today Show" earlier this week!

A few new juvenile books...

Anderson, Sara. A Day at the Market. Handprint Books, 2006.
J E And
Discover all that awaits the senses at Pike's Place Market in Seattle in this creative title!

Milgrim, David. Young MacDonald. Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
J E Mil
Young MacDonald is an inventor who creates things like Shicken and Deese all set to a familiar tune!

Sierra, Judy. Thelonius Monster's Sky-High Fly Pie. Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.
J E Sie
Illustrations by Edward Koren
You will read about flies, pastry, monsters, manure and more in this "revolting rhyme."


And a new fiction title:

Greenburg, J.C. Andrew Lost With the Bats. Random House, 2006.
J FIC Gre
#14 in the series wherein Andrew, Judy and Thudd are now as small as insects!
More titles to come in the very near future!