Thursday, June 22, 2006

New Juvenile Fiction Books for June!

Juvenile Fiction:

Anderson, M.T. The Clue of the Linoleum Lederhosen. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
Illustrations by Kurt Cyrus.
J FIC And
Join Katie, Jasper and Lily for another crazy mystery!

Budhos, Marina. Ask Me No Questions. Ginee Seo Books/Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
J FIC Bud
Read about life on the run for a family of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh.

Chaconas, Dori. Cork and Fuzz: Short and Tall. Viking, 2006.
Illustrated by Lisa McCue.
J Fic Cha
Can a muskrat and a possum be friends? Find out in this title, a nice chapter book for younger readers transitioning from beginner books to longer pieces of fiction.

Corbett, Sue. Free Baseball. Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
J FIC Cor
Will Felix find out the truth about his famous Cuban baseball star father?

Coy, John. Around the World. Lee & Low Books Inc., 2005.
Illustrated by Antonio Reonegro and Tom Lynch.
J FIC Coy
See how the game of hoops is played all over the globe in this awesomely illustrated title!

DiCamillo, Kate. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. Candlewick Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline.
J FIC DiC
What is it like to get lost from your beloved owner? Find out as Edward Tulane does in this heart-wrenching tale.

Duble, Kathleen Benner. The Sacrifice. Margaret K. Mcelderry Books, 2005.
J FIC Dub
A tale of what life was like for young women in New England during the Salem Witch Trials.

Kadohata, Cynthia. Weedflower. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
J FIC Kad
Observe the struggles and surprising friendships developed while living in an internment camp following the attack on Pearl Harbor.

King-Smith, Dick. The Catlady. Alfred A. Knopf, 2004.
Illustrated by John Eastwood.
J FIC Kin
Cats who used to be people?! Read this title to find out more!

Landry, Leo. Fat Bat and Swoop. Henry Holt and Company, 2005.
J FIC Lan
Another good transitional title for younger readers! Fat Bat and Swoop are a troublemaking pair who learn that you can find friends in unexpected places.

Lubar, David. Punished! Darby Creek Publishing, 2006.
J FIC Lub
Logan's trip to the library does not end well for him. Now he is making bad jokes all the time! Find out the connection between magic librarians and bad jokes in this title.

Mills, Claudia. Trading Places. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
J FIC Mil
See what life is like for twins Amy and Todd when their Dad loses his job and they seem to lose their talents.

Napoli, Donna Jo. The King of Mulberry Street. Wendy Lamb Books, 2005.
J FIC Nap
See life through the eyes of a young boy, emigrating from Italy to the United States, in 1892.

Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds. Cuckoo Feathers. Marshall Cavendish, 2006.
Illustrated by Marcy Ramsey.
J FIC Nay
Sarah has to deal with a pigeon problem in this transitional title for younger readers.

Nimmo, Jenny. Charlie Bone and the Castle of Mirrors. Orchard Books, 2005.
J FIC Nim v. 4
The fourth novel in the "Charlie Bone" series.

Parkinson, Siobhan. Something Invisible. Roaring Brook Press, 2006.
J FIC Par
Jake has a new baby sister and finds a new friend, Stella, but when tragedy strikes what will it mean for all three of them?

Peters, Stephanie. Lacrosse Face-Off. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
J FIC Pet
From the Matt Christopher sports series comes this story about Garry and his brother Todd and their relationship on the lacrosse field and off.


Singh, Vandana. Younguncle Comes to Town. Viking, 2006.
Illustrated by B. M. Kamath.
J FIC Sin
Experience India through the adventures of Younguncle!

Wiles, Deborah. Each Little Bird that Sings. Gulliver Books, 2005.
J FIC Wil
Learn about how a young girl named Comfort deals with the death of a relative, an annoying cousin, her friend Declaration and her dog, named Dismay.

New Juvenile Beginner Books for June!

Juvenile Beginner Books:

Delacre, Lulu. Rafi and Rosi: Carnival! HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
J Beg Del
Rafi and Rosi are celebrating Carnival by dressing up, making parade floats and sharing candy!
A glossary of Spanish words is included.

Guest, Elissa Haden. Iris and Walter and the Birthday Party. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Christine Davenier.
J Beg Gue
Walter receives a big surprise for his birthday!

Howe, James. Houndsley and Catina. Candlewick Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay.
J Beg How
Two friends learn about how to best use their talents in this charming title.

Thomas, Shelley Moore. Happy Birthday, Good Knight! Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
Pictures by Jennifer Plecas.
J Beg Tho
Will the good knight have a good birthday?! You will have to read this book to find out!

New Juvenile Non-Fiction Books for June!

Juvenile Non-Fiction:

Freedman, Russell. Children of the Great Depression. Clarion Books, 2005.
J 305.23 Fre
Learn about what life was like growing up during the Great Depression.

Diakite, Baba Wague, ad. The Hunterman and the Crocodile. Scholastic Press, 1997.
J 398.2 Dia
Winner of the Coretta Scott King Award.
This is a fabulous retelling of a story about man's place in nature.

Abeya, Elisabet, ad. Hansel and Gretel/Hansel Y Gretel. Chronicle Books, 2005.
J 468 Abe
Illustrated by Cristina Losantos.
A bilingual retelling of the classic tale!

Danneberg, Julie. Que nervios! El primer dia de escuela. Charlesbridge, 2006.
J 468 Dan
Illustrated by Judy Love.
Entirely written in spanish, this is a story about fearing the first day of school.

Erdich, Lise. Sacagawea. ediciones Lerner, 2005.
J 468 Erd
Illustrations by Julie Buffalohead.
Also, written entirely in spanish, this is the story of one of our country's bravest women.

Escardo Bas I, Merce, ad. The Three Little Pigs/Los Tres Cerditos. Chronicle Books, 2006.
Illustrations by Pere Joan.
J 468 Esc
A bilingual retelling of our favorite little piggies!

Kudlinski, Kathleen V. Boy, Were We Wrong about Dinosaurs! Dutton Children's Books, 2005.
Illustrations by S.D. Schindler.
J 567.9 Kud
Find out new information on some of your favorite dinosaurs!

Aston, Dianna. An Egg is Quiet. Chronicle Books, 2006.
Illustrations by Sylvia Long.
J 591.468 Ast
A beautiful look at all sorts of facts about eggs!

Singer, Marilyn. What Stinks? Darby Creek Publishing, 2006.
J 591.5 Sin
Smelly fungus, stinky feet, elephant pee-pee and poop, lots of poop!

Rosen, Michael J. Balls! Darby Creek Publishing, 2006.
Illustrations by John Margeson.
J 796.3 Ros
Everything you ever wanted to know about basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, tennis balls, volleyballs and most sports-related balls you can imagine!

Stewart, Mark and Mike Kennedy. Long Ball: The Legend and Lore of the Home Run. Millbrook Press, 2006.
J 796.357 Ste
And everything you ever wanted to know about the history of home runs! Go White Sox!

Sidman, Joyce. Meow Ruff: A Story in Concrete Poetry. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Michelle Berg.
J 811.54 Sid
Take a look at this very creative poetry!

Raczka, Bob. Here's Looking at Me: How Artists See Themselves. Millbrook Press, 2006.
J 920 Rac
Learn about fourteen different artists and how they each see themselves in art.

McCully, Emily Arnold. Marvelous Mattie: How Margaret E. Knight Became an Inventor. Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 2006.
J 921 Knight, M.
Read about the life of a female inventor who created the process to make the paper bags we use today!

Govenar, Alan, ed. Stompin' at the Savoy: the Story of Norma Miller. Candlewick Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Martin French.
J 921 Miller, N.
Discover one of America's greatest jazz dancers in this elegantly illustrated biography!

Wednesday, June 21, 2006

New Juvenile Picture Books for June!

Juvenile Picture Books:

Becker, Shari. Maxwell's Mountain. Charlesbridge, 2006.
J E Bec
Illustrations by Nicole Wong.
Find out if Maxwell becomes a "true outdoorsman."

Best, Cari. Sally Jean, the Bicycle Queen. Melanie Kroupa Books, 2006.
J E Bes
Illustrations by Christine Davenier.
What will Sally Jean, self-proclaimed "Bicycle Queen," do when she outgrows her bike, Flash?!

Child, Lauren. But Excuse Me That is My Book. Dial Books for Young Readers, 2005.
J E Chi
Charlie and his little sister Lola are back! Lola has a one track mind when it comes to her favorite library book. Will Charlie be able to show her the other wonders of the library?!

Cleary, Brian P. Stop and Go, Yes and No: What is an Antonym? Millbrook Press, 2006.
J E Cle
Illustrations by Brian Gable
Learn all about crazy opposites in this helpful title!

Crews, Nina. Below. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
J E Cre
Join Jack and Guy on their stairstep adventures!

Cunnane, Kelly. For You are a Kenyan Child. An Anne Schwartz Book/Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
J E Cun
Art by Ana Juan.
Discover what life would be like if you had been born in Kenya! Learn some Swahili! This title counts for extra summer reading points, too! What's not to love?!

Fisher, Jeffrey. The Hair Scare. Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2005.
J E Fis
What happens when the king bans hairdressers?! And flourless chocolate cake?!

Hills, Tad. Duck and Goose. Schwartz and Wade Books, 2006.
J E Hil
Will Duck and Goose develop a friendship or become enemies all because of...an egg?!

O'Connor, Jane. Fancy Nancy. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
J E OCo
Illustrations by Robin Preiss Glasser
Just how fancy can one little girl become?! You will be suprised.

Shannon, David. Good Boy, Fergus. The Blue Sky Press, 2006.
J E Sha
Fergus is a mischievous little dog. Kids and adults are sure to enjoy (and understand) this funny title.

Viorst, Judith. Just In Case. Ginee Seo Books/Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
J E Vio
Illustrations by Diana Cain Bluthenthal.
Charlie is just about ready for anything! Find out what surprises him in this book!

Watt, Melanie. Scaredy Squirrel. Kids Can Press, 2006.
J E Wat
Get the low-down on the day in the life of an agoraphobic squirrel. It's humorous, trust me!

Monday, June 12, 2006

A couple of new titles!

Juvenile Non-Fiction:

Gomi, Taro. Spring Is Here/Llego la Primavera. Chronicle Books, 2006.
J 468 Gom
An introduction to spring in simple English and Spanish!

Juvenile Fiction:

Willems, Mo. Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! Hyperion Books for Children, 2006.
J E Wil (2 copies)
The Pigeon is back! Can you get him to go to bed?!

Woodson, Jacqueline. Show Way. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2005.
J E Woo
With Illustrations by Hudson Talbott.
A heartwarming series of quilts tells the stories of generations of women in Woodson's family.

Saturday, June 10, 2006

Monday is the big day!

Join us on Monday, June 12, 2006 for our official start of the Summer Reading Safari!
Come on in and register (if you have not already done so) and get your face painted like a wild animal!

We are out of tickets for our Storyteller event in the evening but we do have a wait list!

Looking forward to seeing all of your happy faces on Monday!

Thursday, June 01, 2006

New Juvenile Non-Fiction!

Loads of new Non-Fiction:

Del Negro, Janice, ad. Willa and the Wind. Marshall Cavendish Children, 2005.
J 398.2 Del
Illustrated by Heather Solomon.
Enjoy this fabulous retelling of a Norwegian folktale (no wonder Miss Kathy likes it so much!)

Norman, Howard, ad. The Girl Who Dreamed Only Geese and Other Tales of the Far North. Gulliver Books, 1997.
J 398.2 Nor
Illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon.
A wonderful addition to our collection this title provides ten Inuit tales!

Carlson, Nancy. Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!/Preparate, Kindergarten! Alla voy! Viking, 2004.
J 468 Car
A bilingual look at getting ready for Kindergarten!

Coxon, Michele. Le has dado de comer al gato?/Have You Fed the Cat? Star Bright Books, 2004.
J 468 Cox
A bilingual look at what happens when everyone feeds the cat!

Miller, Edward. The Monster Health Book: A Guide to Eating Healthy, Being Active and Feeling Great for Monsters and Kids! Holiday House, 2006.
J 613.7 Mil
Learn the facts about food and exercise for monsters and kids alike!

Ames, Lee J. The Draw 50 Way. Broadway Books, 2005.
J 741.2 Ame
Perfect for beginning artists or if you just like to doodle!

Cooper, Elisha. Dance! Greenwillow Books, 2001.
J 792.8 Coo

Join a dance company as the prepare to perform!

Ingram, Scott. The Making of a Champion: A Football All-Pro. Heinemann Library, 2005.
J 796.332 Ing
Read about what it takes to be a National Football Player.

Adoff, Arnold. Love Letters. The Blue Sky Press, 1997.
J 811.54 Ado
With illustrations by Lisa Desmini.
In the mood for l'amour? Take a look at these lovely poems!

Bernier-Grand, Carmen T. Cesar: Si, Se Puede!/Yes, We Can! Marshall Cavendish, 2004.
J 811.54 Ber
A collection of inspiring poetry about Cesar Chavez.

Nelson, Marilyn. A Wreath for Emmett Till. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2005.
J 811.54 Nel
Illustrated by Philippe Lardy.
A Coretta Scott King Award Honor Book, this is a collection of sonnets written for a young man whose life ended tragically in 1955.

Sidman, Joyce. Song of the Water Boatman and Other Pond Poems. Houghton Mifflin, 2005.
J 811.54 Sid
With beautiful illustrations by Beckie Prange.
This collection of poems is also a 2006 Caldecott Honor Book!

Taylor, Ina. The Art of Kate Greenaway: A Nostalgic Portrait of Childhood. Pelican Publishing Company, 1991.
J 921 Tay

Have a look at the works of English artist Kate Greenaway.

Adler, David A. Heroes of the Revolution. Holiday House, 2003.
J 973.3 Adl

Learn about famous Americans from Crispus Attucks to Deborah Sampson to Paul Revere!

Bolden, Tonya. Maritcha: A Nineteenth-Century American Girl. Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 2005.
J 974.71 Bol

Discover the life of a young African-American woman who lived in the nineteenth century.

New Juvenile Beginner and Fiction Titles!

Juvenile Beginner Books:

Thomas, Shelley Moore. Happy Birthday, Good Knight. Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
J Beg Tho
Illustrated by Jennifer Plecas.
The three little dragons learn what makes the best birthday gift!

Van Leeuwen, Jean. Amanda Pig and the Really Hot Day. Dial Books for Young Readers, 2005.
J Beg Van
With pictures by Ann Schweninger.
Just in time for summer! Find out how to keep cool with Amanda Pig!


Juvenile Fiction Books:

Adler, David A. Cam Jansen and the Valentine Baby Mystery. Viking, 2005.
J Fic Adl
Will Cam solve a Valentine's Day mystery before she becomes a big sister?!

Amato, Mary. Snarf Attack, Underfoodle and the Secret of Life: The Riot Brothers Tell All. Holiday House, 2004.
J Fic Ama
Illustrations by Ethan Long.
What exactly is the secret of life? Surely two brothers who entertain each other by squirting milk out of their noses must know!

Coxon, Michele. Have You Fed the Cat? Star Bright Books, 2004.
J Fic Cox
Find out what happens when no one communicates about feeding the cat!

Levy, Elizabeth. Tackling Dad. HarperCollins Publishers, 2005.
J Fic Lev
A girl playing football?! Discover Cassie's struggles as a female football player and how she relates to her newly remarried father in this clever title!

Uhlberg, Myron. Dad, Jackie, and Me. Peachtree, 2005.
J Fic Uhl
Illustrations by Colin Bootman.
Learn how Jackie Robinson, the first black major league baseball player, brings a father and son together over the course of the summer of 1947!

Wednesday, May 31, 2006

New Juvenile Picture Books!

New J E Titles:

Ahlberg, Allan and Raymond Briggs. The Adventures of Bert. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2001.
J E Ahl
Join Bert on his many humorous adventures!

Bloom, Suzanne. A Splendid Friend, Indeed. Boyds Mill Press, 2005.
J E Blo
Find out if a bear who likes peace and quiet can be friends with a talkative duck!

Carlstrom, Nancy White. Climb the Family Tree, Jesse Bear! Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2004.
J E Car
Illustrated by Bruce Degen.
Join Jesse Bear for another adventure!

Cooper, Elisha. Magic Thinks Big. Greenwillow Books, 2004.
J E Coo
What will Magic the cat do with his day? The opportunities seem endless!

Deacon, Alexis. Slow Loris. Kane/Miller Book Publishers, 2002.
J E Dea
Just how slow is a slow loris? Find out with all the other animals in this title!

Dunrea, Olivier. Ollie. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2003.
J E Dun
See if Gossie and Gertie can get Ollie to get out of his egg!

Fleischman, Paul and Kevin Hawkes. Sidewalk Circus. Candlewick Press, 2004.
J E Fle
Create your own tale with this amazingly illustrated offering!

Fleming, Denise. Pumpkin Eye. Henry Holt and Company, 2001.
J E Fle
A rhyming Halloween story!

Florian, Douglas. A Pig is Big. Greenwillow, 2000.
J E Flo
Find out how many things are bigger than a pig!

Frame, Jerome Ashford. Yesterday I Had the Blues. Tricycle Press, 2003.
J E Fra
Illustrations by R. Gregory Christie.
You can also have the greens, the yellows and the indigos, too!

French, Jackie. Too Many Pears! Star Bright Books, 2003.
J E Fre
Illustrated by Bruce Whatley.
Find out how much Pamela the cow likes pears! And why this is one of Miss Kathy's favorite books!

Good, Merle with Dan and Fran Boltz. Dan's Pants: The Adventures of Dan, the Fabric Man. Good Books, 2000.
J E Goo (2 copies)
Illustrated by Cheryl Benner.
See how many crazy pairs of pants Dan wears!

Kuskin, Karla. So What's It Like to be a Cat? Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2005.
J E Kus
Illustrated by Betsy Lewin.
Get the low-down on the feline existence in this humorous title!

Muth, Jon J. Zen Shorts. Scholastic Press, 2005.
J E Mut
Join a panda named Stillwater for some excellent storytelling in this 2006 Caldecott Honor Book.

Numeroff, Laura. If You Give a Pig a Party. Laura Geringer Books, 2005.
J E Num (2 copies)
That pancake-loving pig is back and now she wants to party!

Monday, May 22, 2006

New Juvenile Books!

Juvenile Picture Books:

Hopkinson, Deborah and James E. Ransome. Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building. Schwartz & Wade Books, 2006.
J E Hop
A beautifully illustrated look at the construction of the Empire State Building.

Wormell, Chris. George and the Dragon. Alfred A. Knopf, 2002.
J E Wor
What becomes of a little mouse after he encounters a fierce dragon?

Juvenile Fiction:

Sachar, Louis. Marvin Redpost: Why Pick on Me? A Stepping Stone Book, 1993.
J FIC Sac
Is Marvin Redpost really a gross nose-picker?!

Juvenile Non-Fiction:

Gray, Susan H. Tyrannosaurus Rex. The Child's World, 2004.
J 561.91 Gra
Learn more about this ferocious dinosaur!

Stewart, Mark. The Indianapolis Colts. Norwood House Press, 2006.
J 796.332 Ste
Learn all about your local NFL Team!

Friday, May 19, 2006

Countdown to Summer Reading!

Early Bird Registration begins Monday June 5, 2006! That's only 17 days away! Wow!

Remember, that if you want to have your face painted to come in on our OFFICIAL registration day, Monday June 12, 2006.

Then join us for renowned storyteller, Deborah Asante, at 7:30p.m. as she tells us tales from Africa!

See you at the library!

Tuesday, May 09, 2006

Never-Ending New Non-Fiction! Part Three!

Tuyen, P.D. Classic Origami. Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 2005. J 736.982 Tuy
Learn how to make an origami fish, fox and even an owl!

Dress, Roberts. How to Draw SpongeBob Squarepants: 5 Splashy Styles. Walter Foster, 2005.
J 741.5 Dre
Get your pencils ready, kids!

Hart, Christopher. Draw Manga Chibi! Watson-Guptill Publications, 2004. J 741.5 Har
Chibi characters are "short, round and cute." And extremely popular around the world!

Hart, Christopher. Draw Manga Villains! Watson-Guptill Publications, 2004. J 741.5 Har
Don't like cute?! Learn to draw villains!

Jordan, Apple. How to Draw Strawberry Shortcake. Scholastic, 2004. J 741.5 Jor
Don't like manga?! Learn how to draw all the Strawberryland characters!

Roche, Art. Art for Kids: Cartooning. Lark Books, 2005. J 741.5 Roc
Learn all about cartooning!

Watson, B.S. How to Draw Clifford. Scholastic, 2003. J 741.5 Wat
Learn how to draw everyone's favorite big red dog!

Wells, Conrad. How to Draw the Batman. Scholastic, 2005. J 741.5 Wel
See if you can draw the caped crusader!

Lindeen, Carol K. Let's Play Basketball! Capstone Press, 2006. J 796.323 Lin
A great introduction to basketball for beginning readers.

Aldrin, Buzz. Reaching for the Moon. HarperCollins Publishers, 2005. J 921 Aldrin, B.
With paintings by Wendell Minor, this is the life story of a great American astronaut and how his dreams came true.

Lassieur, Allison. Clara Barton: Angel of the Battlefield. Capstone Press, 2006.
J 921 Barton, C.
An illustrated look at an American heroine. Illustrations by Brian Bascle.

Manheimer, Ann S. James Beckwourth: Legendary Mountain Man. Twenty-First Century Books, 2006. J 921 Beckwourth, J.
Discover the life of this fascinating man who was born a slave but became a real mountain man!

Lemke, Donald B. The Brave Escape of Ellen and William Craft. Capstone Press, 2006.
J 921 Craft, E.
Illustrated by Phil Miller, Todd Smith and Charles Barnett, III.
An illustrated depiction of a brave couple who escaped slavery.

Rosen, Michael. Dickens: His Work and His World. Candlewick Press, 2005.
J 921 Dickens, C.
Illustrations by Robert Ingpen.
Learn about the life and works of one of the world's most famous writers.

Hoena, B.A. Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer. Capstone Press, 2006.
J 921 Henson, M.

Illustrated by Phil Miller and Charles Barnett, III.
An illustrated look at an interesting life! Learn how Matthew Henson discovered the North Pole!

Adler, David A. Joe Louis: America's Fighter. Gulliver Books, 2005.
J 921 Louis, J. (2 copies)
Illustrations by Terry Widener.
Read how Joe Louis became "America's Fighter" and united communities.

Giovanni, Nikki. Rosa. Henry Holt and Company, 2005. J 921 Parks, R.
Illustrated by Bryan Collier.
A 2006 Caldecott Honor Book, this is the beautiful telling of the life of Rosa Parks, one of our nation's most revered heroines.

Jacobson, Ryan. Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady of the World. Capstone Press, 2006.
J 921 Roosevelt, E.
Illustrations by Gordon Purcell and Barbara Schulz.
An illustrated look at a fierce first lady!

Ireland: In the Children's Own Words. Chrysalis Education, 2006. J 941.5 Ire
See Ireland through the eyes of its youngest population!

Spain: In the Children's Own Words. Chrysalis Education, 2006. J 946 Spa
Experience Spanish culture through a child's perspective!

Denmark: In the Children's Own Words. Chrysalis Education, 2006. J 948.9 Den
Karina, Rasmus, Millie and Sofia, and Nichlas tell you all about Denmark!

Japan: In the Children's Own Words. Chrysalis Education, 2006. J 952 Jap
Learn all about the lives of Japanese children!

Bangladesh: In the Children's Own Words. Chrysalis Education, 2006. J 954.92 Ban
Find out what traditional costume a young lady wears and other interesting facts about children living in Bangladesh.

Mexico: In the Children's Own Words. Chrysalis Education, 2006. J 972 Mex
Sol, Tono, Noemi and Juan Pablo tell you about culture and customs of Mexico!

Jakobsen, Kathy. My New York. Megan Tingley Books, 1993, 2003. J 974.71 Jak
A vividly illustrated vision of New York City!

Barbour, Karen. Mr. Williams. Henry, Holt and Company, 2005. J 973.0496 Bar
Learn about the life of Mr. Williams and what is was like to share a bed, plow soil, live without electricity and stare at the stars on a summer night.

Monday, May 08, 2006

Sled Dog in the Library!

Tomorrow, Tuesday May 9th, 2006 at 7:00p.m. the youth services department will be hosting Karen Land, Iditarod racer and trainer and her sled dog Borage!

Come join us for a fantastic program!

Thursday, May 04, 2006

Even More Never-Ending Non-Fiction for Kids!

As promised, here are some more new titles in our juvenile non-fiction collection:

Bentley, Joyce. Milk. Chrysalis Education, 2006. J 641.371 Ben
Milk goes through many processes to get to your table! Find out in this title!

Schuh, Mari C. Healthy Snacks. Capstone Press, 2006. J 641.5 Sch
Have you had a healthy snack today?

Bentley, Joyce. Bread. Chrysalis Education, 2006. J 641.815 Ben
Do you like your bread leavened or unleavened?

Bentley, Joyce. Pasta. Chrysalis Education, 2006. J 641.822 Ben
I love spaghetti! What is your favorite pasta dish?

Allman, Toney. From Bat Sonar to Canes for the Blind. Kidhaven Press, 2006.
J 681.7 All
Find out all about echolocation!

Karen Land, Iditarod Participant!

Do not forget to join us next Tuesday evening, May 9th, 2006, at 7:00p.m. for Karen Land, Indiana native and Iditarod Racer. She will be here with one of her sled dogs!

All of our programs are free and open to the public! This is an all ages program.
Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Thanks!

See you Tuesday night!

Tomorrow is our Fiesta!

Be sure to join us for our Cinco de Mayo celebration tomorrow, Friday, May 5th, 2006!
The party starts around 3:00p.m. but you are welcome to join us at any time! We will wrap things up around 4:15p.m.-4:30p.m.

Miss Kathy will start reading stories around 3:30p.m. or 3:45p.m.

Come join the fun!

Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Never-Ending New Non-Fiction!

We have ordered numerous non-fiction titles for our juvenile collection and they are arriving in droves! Check some of these out today!

Juvenile Non-Fiction:

Kaiser, Cecily. If You're Angry and You Know It! Scholastic, 2004. J 152.47 Kai
Illustrated by Cary Pillo.
A Beginning Reader book that helps children deal with anger to a familiar tune!

Sievert, Terri. Hanukkah: Jewish Festival of Lights. Capstone Press, 2006. J 296.435 Sie
A great introduction to this special holiday!

Sievert, Terri. Ramadan: Islamic Holy Month. Capstone Press, 2006. J 297 Sie
Learn more about Ramadan with this "First Facts" title.

Green, Jen. Why Should I Protect Nature? Barron's, 2002. J 333.72 Gre
With illustrations by Mike Gordon, this title explains the importance of not littering and other negative habits, in a child-friendly manner.

Green, Jen. Why Should I Save Energy? Barron's, 2001. J 333.791 Gre
Illustrations by Mike Gordon.
This book explains a variety of ways to save energy and the benfits of so doing.

Green, Jen. Why Should I Save Water? Barron's, 2001. J 333.9 Gre
Illustrations by Mike Gordon.
Kids can learn proper water use by reading this helpful title!

Braulick, Carrie A. U.S. Air Force Bombers. Capstone Press, 2006. J 358.42 Bra
Learn all about Air Force Bombers and their weapons and equipment!

Braulick, Carrie A. U.S. Air Force Fighters. Capstone Press, 2006. J 358.43 Bra
Learn about other types of Air Force planes in this book!

Braulick, Carrie A. U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers. Capstone Press, 2006. J 359.3255 Bra
Did you know that Aircraft Carriers can hold up to 85 planes?! Find out more in this informative title!

Turnbull, Stephanie. Trash and Recycling. Usborne Publishing Ltd., 2005. J 363.728 Tur
Where does trash come from and where does it go? Learn about stinky waste and how to take care of your trash!

Green, Jen. Why Should I Recycle? Barron's, 2002. J 363.7282 Gre
Learn not to waste waste in this book!

Doering, Amanda. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Honoring a Civil Rights Hero. Capstone Press, 2006.
J 394.261 Doe
A great book for young readers to learn about celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy.

Doering, Amanda. Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life and Death. Capstone Press, 2006.
J 394.264 Doe
A nice introduction to this Mexican and Mexican-American holiday.

Doering, Amanda. Kwanzaa: African American Celebration of Culture. Capstone Press, 2006.
J 394.268 Doe
Learn about the seven principles of Kwanzaa and how to make a Mkeka!

Frisch, Aaron. Easter. Creative Education, 2006. J 394.268 Fri
Appropriate introduction to this sacred holiday for beginning readers!

Sievert, Terri. Chinese New Year: Festival of New Beginnings. Capstone Press, 2006.
J 394.268 Sie
Avoid bad luck and learn to make a paper dragon in this title filled with colorful photographs!

Sievert, Terri. Valentine's Day: A Day of Friendship and Love. Capstone Press, 2006.
J 394.268 Sie
Find out about the varied origins of Valentine's Day!

Gish, Melissa. Energy. Creative Education, 2006. J 531.6 Gis
All kinds of energy and an experiment!

Gish, Melissa. Sound. Creative Education, 2006. J 534 Gis
Learn about the decibles and vibrations of sound!

Gish, Melissa. Light. Creative Education, 2006. J 535 Gis
Did you know that light travels in light waves?

Gish, Melissa. Temperature. Creative Education, 2006. J 536 Gis
A terrific title for a Beginning Reader's first look at temperature!

Allman, Toney. From Spider Webs to Man-Made Silk. Kidhaven Press, 2005.
J 595.44 All
How strong is the silk of an orb weaver spider? Stronger than steel!

Allman, Toney. From Barbs on a Weed to Velcro. Kidhaven Press, 2005.
J 600 All
Are burs and velcro stuck on each other?!

Hewitt, Sally. Keeping Healthy. QEB Publishing Inc., 2005. J 613 Hew
Learn how to eat well, keep moving, fight germs, enjoy fresh air, stay clean and other ways to keep yourself healthy!

Schuh, Mari C. Drinking Water. Capstone Press, 2006. J 613.2 Sch
An introduction to young readers (and listeners) about the importance of keeping hydrated!

Gaff, Jackie. Why Must I Exercise? Cherrytree Books, 2005. J 613.7 Gaf
You can exercise as part of a team or by yourself!

Schuh, Mari C. Being Active. Capstone Press, 2006. J 613.7 Sch
There are lots of ways to be active! Find out in this title!

Braulick, Carrie. U.S. Army Helicopters. Capstone Press, 2006. J 623.746 Bra
Find out about the variety of helicopters used by the U.S. Army and all the jobs that they accomplish.

Braulick, Carrie. U.S. Army Tanks. Capstone Press, 2006. J 623.7475 Bra
Learn how a tank operates in this exciting book!

Allman, Toney. From Penguin Wings to Boat Flippers. Kidhaven Press, 2006.
J 623.8 All
How do boats mimic penguins? Find out in this title, filled with fascinating photographs and facts!

Adamson, Thomas. U.S. Navy Submarines. Capstone Press, 2006. J 623.8257
See how submarines are designed and function!

Allman, Toney. From Bug Legs to Walking Robots. Kidhaven Press, 2006.
J 629.8 All
Find out how robot designs are inspired by our buggy friends!

Bentley, Joyce. Eggs. Chrysalis Education, 2006. J 636 Ben
Travel on the journey of the egg from hen to your breakfast table in this title!

Schuh, Mari C. The Meat and Beans Group. Capstone Press, 2006. J 641.282 Sch
Check out how much meat you should eat!

Bentley, Joyce. Beans. Chrysalis Education, 2006. J 641.3 Ben
Beans are more than just a musical fruit!

Schuh, Mari C. The Grain Group. Capstone Press, 2006. J 641.3 Sch
A terrific introduction to grains for young readers!

Schuh, Mari C. The Milk Group. Capstone Press, 2006. J 641.3 Sch
Who knew that pudding could be counted as one of your daily servings of dairy?!

Schuh, Mari C. The Vegetable Group. Capstone Press, 2006. J 641.3 Sch
There are so many veggies to choose! Which one is your favorite? I like sweet corn the best!

Schuh, Mari C. The Fruit Group. Capstone Press, 2006. J 641.34 Sch
Summer is a great time to try a different kind of fruit! Find out how many servings of fruit to eat in this book!

Bentley, Joyce. Potatoes. Chrysalis Education, 2006. J 641.3521 Ben
Learn all kinds of potato facts in this title!


We will continue the list of "never-ending new non-fiction" in an upcoming blog! In the meantime check out one of these informative titles today!

Monday, May 01, 2006

Never-Ending New Books!

Juvenile Easy (picture books):

Farmer, Bonnie. ABC Letters in the Library. Lobster Press, 2004. J E Far
Learn about the alphabet, alliteration and the library all in one book!


Reidy, Hannah. All Sorts of Noises. Picture Window Books, 2005. J E Rei
What sorts of noises do you hear throughout your day? Maybe some of the ones in this title!

Juvenile Beginner books:

Banks, Steven, ad. Trouble at the Krusty Krab! Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, 2004.
J Beg Ban

Join SpongeBob on another underwater adventure!

Beechen, Adam. UFO! Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, 2005. J Beg Bee
Are aliens invading Bikini Bottom? Find out in this SpongeBob story.

Chanda, J-P. Happy Birthday SpongeBob! Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, 2005. J Beg Cha
Has everyone forgotten SpongeBob's Birthday?

Driscoll, Laura. Eggs for Everyone! Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2005. J Beg Dri
Paint eggs with Dora and Boots in this cute story!

Ricci, Christine. Say "Cheese!" Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2004. J Beg Ric
Help Dora cheer up Boots and take some photos!

Juvenile Fiction Books:

Brewster, Joy, ad. What's New Scooby-Doo?: The Roller Ghoster. Scholastic, 2004.
J Fic Bre
The amusement park is haunted and Scooby-Doo is on the case!

Gelsey, James, ad. What's New Scooby-Doo?: Mean, Green, Mystery Machine. Scholastic, 2004. J Fic Gel
Scooby's ride has gone berserk? Will the gang be able to find out why?!

Monday, April 24, 2006

Even More Juvenile Non-Fiction!

Come to the library and check out some of our new non-fiction titles:

Holyoke, Nancy. A Smart Girl's Guide to Manners. American Girl, 2005. J 395.1233 Hol
Full of quizzes and advice this title will help you brush up on your "behaving like a young lady" skills!

Brown, Monica. My Name is Celia/Me llamo Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz/La vida de Celia Cruz. Luna Rising, 2004. J 468 Bro SPA
Illustrated by Rafael Lopez, this title celebrates the life and music of the fabulous Celia Cruz.

Cumpiano, Ina. Quinito's Neighborhood/Al Vecindario de Quinito. Children's Book Press, 2005. J 468 Cum SPA
With illustrations by Jose Ramirez, this books tells the story of Quinito and the people who live and work in his neighborhood.

Morris, Ann and Heidi Larson. Tsunami: Helping Each Other. Millbrook Press, 2005.
J 551.4637 Mor
Filled with vivid photographs this title explains the devestation caused by the tsunami that hit Asia in 2004.

French, Vivian. T. Rex. Candlewick Press, 2004. J 567.91 Fre
A trip to the museum creates a conversation between grandfather and grandchild in this clever title. Illustrations by Alison Bartlett.

Markle, Sandra. Vultures. Lerner Publications Company, 2005. J 598.9 Mar
Learn all about these fierce birds and their quest for food.

Markle, Sandra. Tasmanian Devils. Lerner Publications Company, 2005. J 599.2 Mar
Find out why baby tasmanian devils are not just another cute marsupial in this title.

Markle, Sandra. Hyenas. Lerner Publications Company, 2005. J 599.74 Mar
Hyenas may look funny but they are tough creatures. Learn all about them in this fascinating book.

Markle, Sandra. Wolverines. Lerner Publications Company, 2005. J 599.766 Mar
Check out this title about our scavenger friends to the north, wolverines.

Markle, Sandra. Jackals. Lerner Publications Company, 2005. J 599.772 Mar
Though they may look like domestic dogs, jackals are dangerous scavengers of the African grasslands.

Bourgeois, Paulette. Fire Fighters. Kids Can Press, 1998. J 628.925
Learn all about these very important workers in your community! Illustrated by Kim LaFave.

Vaz, Mark Cotta. Caught in the Web: Dreaming Up the World of Spider-Man 2. Del Ray, 2004. J 791.4372 Vaz
Find out how all those very cool special effects were created in this exciting, visually oriented title!

Grandits, John. Technically It's Not My Fault: Concrete Poems. Clarion Books, 2004.
J 811.6 Gra
Young Hoosier Book Award Nominee 2006-2007
Cleverly constructed poems await the reader of this very neat collection.


Tuesday, April 18, 2006

New Juvenile Fiction!

Try out one of these new to CDPL titles today:

Amato, Mary. Drooling and Dangerous: The Riot Brothers Return. Holiday House, 2006.
J FIC Ama
With lively illustrations by Ethan Long, this is the story of the Riot Brothers who WILL NOT ALLOW BOREDOM! Get ready to join them on three new adventures!

Hale, Shannon. Princess Academy. Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2005. J FIC Hal
Join young Miri, named for a tiny mountain flower, on an adventure as she finds her place in the kingdom.

The following four titles are all brilliantly illustrated by Joe Cepeda:

Reiche, Detlof. I, Freddy. Scholastic Press, 1998. J FIC Rei
Translated from the German by John Brownjohn, 2003.
The first book in "The Golden Hamster Saga" in which Freddy attempts to escape from the pet store and live a life of adventure!

Reiche, Detlof. Freddy in Peril. Scholastic Press, 1999. J FIC Rei
Translated from the German by John Brownjohn, 2004.
The second book in "The Golden Hamster Saga" wherein Freddy, our hero, may lose his brain (or part of it, anyway)!

Reiche, Detlof. Freddy to the Rescue. Scholastic Press, 2000. J FIC Rei
Translated from the German by John Brownjohn, 2005.
Number three in "The Golden Hamster Saga" finds Freddy, the hamster, discovering his compassion for environmentalism and conservation, perhaps putting himself in danger's way!

Reiche, Detlof. The Haunting of Freddy. Scholastic Press, 2001. J FIC Rei
Translated from the German by John Brownjohn, 2006.
The fourth and possibly penultimate title in "The Golden Hamster Saga" in which Freddy travels to a haunted castle! You will have to read this book to find out if he survives!



Sachar, Louis. Small Steps. Delacorte Press, 2006. J FIC Sac
In the follow-up to the Newbery Medal-winning Holes, we find Armpit and X-Ray in the midst of life after Camp Green Lake.

Sage, Angie. Flyte: Septimus Heap, Book Two. Katherine Tegen Books, 2006. J FIC Sag v.2
The sequel to Magyk brings more mystery and questions about wizards and magic.