Butler, Dori Hillestad. Tank Talbott's Guide to Girls. Albert Whitman and Company, 2006.
J FIC But
Tank is not having a great summer vacation and it is about to get much worse. Find out why in this amusing title!
DuPrau, Jeanne. The People of Sparks. Random House, 2004.
J FIC DuP
This is the sequel to The City of Ember in which Lina and Doon try to bring unity to the people of Ember and the people of Sparks.
Ford, Christine. Scout. Delacorte Press, 2006.
J FIC For
Enjoy this introspective novel written in verse form.
Gregory, Kristiana. Catherine: The Great Journey. Scholastic, Inc., 2005.
J FIC Gre
A work of historical fiction about one of Russia's most powerful women.
Haven, Paul. Two Hot Dogs with Everything. Random House, 2006.
Illustrations by Tim Jessell
J FIC Hav
A must-read for all baseball fans! Or even if you just have a hankering for a story that involves hot dogs! Hmmm...now I'm hungry!
Vidal, Beatriz. Frederico and the Magi's Gift: A Latin American Christmas Story. Alfred A. Knopf, 2004.
J FIC Vid
Get a jump ahead on those warm holiday feelings with this beautifully illustrated story!
Monday, July 31, 2006
Thursday, July 27, 2006
New Juvenile Non-Fiction for Back-to-School Time!
Daly, Jude. To Everything There Is a Season. Eerdman's Books for Young Readers, 2006.
J 223.8 Dal
The words from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 describe the seasons on a South African homestead quite beautifully.
Hopkinson, Deborah. Up Before Daybreak: Cotton and People in America. Scholastic Nonfiction, 2006.
J 331.7 Hop
Stories of those who worked in the cotton trade and may have been forgotten through the centuries are revealed in this extensively researched title.
Ellis, Deborah. Our Stories, Our Songs: African Children Talk About AIDS. Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2005.
J 362.7 Ell
An Association For Library Service to Children Notable Book, this title conveys the experience of millions of children living in present-day Africa.
Onyefulu, Ifeoma. Here Comes Our Bride! An African Wedding Story. Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2004.
J 392.5 Ony
Learn about the customs and preparations made for an African Wedding!
Carling, Amelia Lau. Alfombras de Aserrin. Un Libro Tigrillo, 2005.
J 468 Car
The charming story "Sawdust Carpets" entirely in spanish! This is the story of young girls from a Buddhist family experiencing Holy Week in Antigua for the first time.
Delacre, Lulu, comp. Arrorro, Mi Nino: Latino Lullabies and Gentle Games. Lee & Low Books, Inc., 2004.
J 468 Del
Lovely lullabies and poems in both English and Spanish for all to enjoy! This is also a Pura Belpre Honor Book.
Orozco, Jose-Luis, comp. De Colores and Other Latin-American Folk Songs for Children. Dutton Children's Books, 1994.
Illustrated by Elisa Kleven.
J 468 Oro
Wonderful songs with English translations and whimsical illustrations!
Orozco, Jose-Luis, comp. Diez Deditos/Ten Little Fingers and Other Play Rhymes and Action Songs from Latin America. Dutton Children's Books, 1997.
Illustrated by Elisa Kleven.
J 468 Oro
More wonderful songs and finger plays, too!
Orozco, Jose-Luis. Rin, Rin, Rin/Do, Re, Mi. Orchard Books, 2005.
Illustrated by David Diaz.
J 468 Oro
You can sing or read along to this title!
Ramirez, Antonio. Napi. Un Libro Tigrillo, 2004.
Illustrated by Domi.
J 468 Ram
Find out what happens to Napi when he sleeps! Entirely in Spanish.
Boueri, Marijean Moran. Lebanon 1-2-3. PublishingWorks, 2005.
Illustrated by Mona Trad Dabaji.
J 513.2 Bou
Learn about Lebanon, counting and three different languages, English, French and Arabic!
Cave, Kathryn. One Child, One Seed: A South African Counting Book. Henry Holt and Company, 2002.
Photographs by Gisele Wulfsohn.
J 513.2 Cav
Join Nothando as she plants her pumpkin seed and prepares for a feast in this counting book!
Butterworth, Chris. Sea Horse: The Shyest Fish in the Sea. Candlewick Press, 2006.
Illustrated by John Lawrence.
J 597 But
Male seahorses pregnant? Believe it or read this interesting and accesible title about seahorses.
Coren, Stanley. Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses? Kids Can Press, 2006.
J 636.7 Cor
Ever wonder why your dog's nose is cold and wet? Want to treat him or her to a "pupsicle?"
Tadjo, Veronique, ed. Talking Drums: A Selection of Poems from Africa south of the Sahara. Bloomsbury, 2000.
J 808.81 Tad
Enjoy poetry about the universe, animals, love and celebrations, people, life, death and change, from another continent!
Kyuchukov, Hristo and Ian Hancock. A History of the Romani People. Boyds Mills Press, 2005.
J 909 Kyu
Discover the fascinating history of the largest minority group in Europe.
Ma, Yan. The Diary of Ma Yan: The Struggles and Hopes of a Chinese Schoolgirl. HarperCollins Publishers, 2004.
J 951.05 Ma
Learn about the importance of education and the experience of a young Chinese woman in this courageous title.
Takabayashi, Mari. I Live in Tokyo. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2001.
J 952 Tak
Find out something you did not know about Japanese culture in this colorful book.
Heydlauff, Lisa. Going to School in India. Shakti for Children, 2005.
J 954 Hey
Discover the numerous ways in which children learn in India!
Al-Windawi, Thura. Thura's Diary: My Life in Wartime Iraq. Viking, 2004.
J 956.7044 AlW
Read about the war in Iraq from a young woman's perspective in this insightful title.
J 223.8 Dal
The words from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 describe the seasons on a South African homestead quite beautifully.
Hopkinson, Deborah. Up Before Daybreak: Cotton and People in America. Scholastic Nonfiction, 2006.
J 331.7 Hop
Stories of those who worked in the cotton trade and may have been forgotten through the centuries are revealed in this extensively researched title.
Ellis, Deborah. Our Stories, Our Songs: African Children Talk About AIDS. Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2005.
J 362.7 Ell
An Association For Library Service to Children Notable Book, this title conveys the experience of millions of children living in present-day Africa.
Onyefulu, Ifeoma. Here Comes Our Bride! An African Wedding Story. Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2004.
J 392.5 Ony
Learn about the customs and preparations made for an African Wedding!
Carling, Amelia Lau. Alfombras de Aserrin. Un Libro Tigrillo, 2005.
J 468 Car
The charming story "Sawdust Carpets" entirely in spanish! This is the story of young girls from a Buddhist family experiencing Holy Week in Antigua for the first time.
Delacre, Lulu, comp. Arrorro, Mi Nino: Latino Lullabies and Gentle Games. Lee & Low Books, Inc., 2004.
J 468 Del
Lovely lullabies and poems in both English and Spanish for all to enjoy! This is also a Pura Belpre Honor Book.
Orozco, Jose-Luis, comp. De Colores and Other Latin-American Folk Songs for Children. Dutton Children's Books, 1994.
Illustrated by Elisa Kleven.
J 468 Oro
Wonderful songs with English translations and whimsical illustrations!
Orozco, Jose-Luis, comp. Diez Deditos/Ten Little Fingers and Other Play Rhymes and Action Songs from Latin America. Dutton Children's Books, 1997.
Illustrated by Elisa Kleven.
J 468 Oro
More wonderful songs and finger plays, too!
Orozco, Jose-Luis. Rin, Rin, Rin/Do, Re, Mi. Orchard Books, 2005.
Illustrated by David Diaz.
J 468 Oro
You can sing or read along to this title!
Ramirez, Antonio. Napi. Un Libro Tigrillo, 2004.
Illustrated by Domi.
J 468 Ram
Find out what happens to Napi when he sleeps! Entirely in Spanish.
Boueri, Marijean Moran. Lebanon 1-2-3. PublishingWorks, 2005.
Illustrated by Mona Trad Dabaji.
J 513.2 Bou
Learn about Lebanon, counting and three different languages, English, French and Arabic!
Cave, Kathryn. One Child, One Seed: A South African Counting Book. Henry Holt and Company, 2002.
Photographs by Gisele Wulfsohn.
J 513.2 Cav
Join Nothando as she plants her pumpkin seed and prepares for a feast in this counting book!
Butterworth, Chris. Sea Horse: The Shyest Fish in the Sea. Candlewick Press, 2006.
Illustrated by John Lawrence.
J 597 But
Male seahorses pregnant? Believe it or read this interesting and accesible title about seahorses.
Coren, Stanley. Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses? Kids Can Press, 2006.
J 636.7 Cor
Ever wonder why your dog's nose is cold and wet? Want to treat him or her to a "pupsicle?"
Tadjo, Veronique, ed. Talking Drums: A Selection of Poems from Africa south of the Sahara. Bloomsbury, 2000.
J 808.81 Tad
Enjoy poetry about the universe, animals, love and celebrations, people, life, death and change, from another continent!
Kyuchukov, Hristo and Ian Hancock. A History of the Romani People. Boyds Mills Press, 2005.
J 909 Kyu
Discover the fascinating history of the largest minority group in Europe.
Ma, Yan. The Diary of Ma Yan: The Struggles and Hopes of a Chinese Schoolgirl. HarperCollins Publishers, 2004.
J 951.05 Ma
Learn about the importance of education and the experience of a young Chinese woman in this courageous title.
Takabayashi, Mari. I Live in Tokyo. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2001.
J 952 Tak
Find out something you did not know about Japanese culture in this colorful book.
Heydlauff, Lisa. Going to School in India. Shakti for Children, 2005.
J 954 Hey
Discover the numerous ways in which children learn in India!
Al-Windawi, Thura. Thura's Diary: My Life in Wartime Iraq. Viking, 2004.
J 956.7044 AlW
Read about the war in Iraq from a young woman's perspective in this insightful title.
Monday, July 24, 2006
Last Friday Floats and Film for 2006!
It is almost here...the end of Summer Reading and Friday Floats and Films.
But we have one more for you!
Join us this Friday, July 28, 2006 for "Nanny McPhee" (PG)
We will get started at 2p.m.
The movie is approximately 97 minutes.
See you at the library!
But we have one more for you!
Join us this Friday, July 28, 2006 for "Nanny McPhee" (PG)
We will get started at 2p.m.
The movie is approximately 97 minutes.
See you at the library!
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
July 21: Friday Floats and Films!
Come to the library on Friday, July 21, at 2:00p.m. to enjoy a root beer float and this week's feature...
"Racing Stripes"
(PG)
approximately 102 minutes (or just over an hour and a half)
Can a Zebra race with horses? Find out in this funny film featuring the voices of Frankie Muniz, David Spade, Steve Harvey, Snoop Dogg, Mandy Moore, Jeff Foxworthy, Joe Pantoliano, Dustin Hoffman and Whoopi Goldberg.
See you on Friday!
"Racing Stripes"
(PG)
approximately 102 minutes (or just over an hour and a half)
Can a Zebra race with horses? Find out in this funny film featuring the voices of Frankie Muniz, David Spade, Steve Harvey, Snoop Dogg, Mandy Moore, Jeff Foxworthy, Joe Pantoliano, Dustin Hoffman and Whoopi Goldberg.
See you on Friday!
Saturday, July 15, 2006
More Brand New Juvenile Fiction for July....
Carling, Amelia Lau. Sawdust Carpets. A Groundwood Book, 2005.
J FIC Car
A lovely story of the celebration of Holy Week in Antigua as experienced by a young girl and her Buddhist family.
Carmi, Daniella. Samir and Yonatan. Arthur A. Levine Books, 2000.
J FIC Car
Experience Israeli life through the eyes of a Palestinian boy. Winner of the 2001 Batchelder award (an award given to the best books from around the world that were originally published in a language other than English.)
Cassidy, Cathy. Dizzy. Viking, 2004.
J FIC Cas
What will Dizzy get for her twelfth birthday?! Hint: It is a surprise!
Cohn, Rachel. Two Steps Forward. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
J FIC Coh
Find out what happens when a bunch of stepsiblings, some from the States, some from Australia, meet in Los Angeles for one wacky summer.
Colfer, Eoin. The Legend of Spud Murphy. Miramax Books, 2004.
J FIC Col
Illustrations by Glenn McCoy
Is Spud Murpghy truly the meanest librarian around?! Find out in this fun summer read.
Comino, Sandra. The Little Blue House. Groundwood Books, 2003.
J FIC Com
A very special story about a mysterious house in Argentina.
Delacre, Lulu. Salsa Stories. Scholastic Press, 2000.
J FIC Del
Complete with recipes, discover the stories and charm of Carmen Teresa and her family.
Dhami, Narinder. Bindi Babes. Delacorte Press, 2004.
J FIC Dha
The first in the "Babes" trilogy wherein Amber, Jazz and Geena must deal with the prospect of being unfabulous!
Halpern, Sue. Introducing...Sasha Abramowitz. Frances Foster Books, 2005.
J FIC Hal
Meet an aspiring pastry chef and her three legged dog, Tripod, in this debut novel for juvenile readers!
Hirsch, Odo. Something's Fishy, Hazel Green. Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2000.
J FIC Hir
Help Hazel solve the mystery of the missing lobsters!
Hobbs, Will. Jackie's Wild Seattle. HarperCollins Publishers, 2003.
J FIC Hob
Jackie and her little brother are in for an exciting summer in Seattle!
Hogg, Gary. Beautiful Buehla and the Zany Zoo Makeover. Katherine Tegen Books, 2006.
J FIC Hog
Illustrated by Victoria Chess
Should hippos and gorillas really wear lipstick? Find out in this funny title.
Lester, Alison. The Snow Pony. Walter Lorraine Books/Houghton Mifflin Company, 2003.
J FIC Les
Discover the bond between young girl and her horse in this adventurous tale.
Levine, Anna. Running on Eggs. Front Street/Cricket Books, 2004.
J FIC Lev
Can Karen and Yasmine sustain their friendship in the midst of so much turmoil? Find out in this story which reflects the difficult living circumstances in the Middle East.
Lowry, Lois. Gossamer. Walter Lorraine/Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
J FIC Low
Explore the dreams and realities of two people in this title.
Machado, Ana Maria. From Another World. A Groundwood Book, 2005.
J FIC Mac
Four children discover a ghost with a very important story to tell in this title.
Machado, Ana Maria. Me in the Middle. A Groundwood Book, 2002.
J FIC Mac
Pictures by Caroline Merola
Can Isabel deal with all the voices in her head?!
Nesbit, E. Five Children and It. Puffin, reissue 2004 (originally 1902.)
J FIC Nes
The titular children discover a special kind of fairy that grants wishes in this classic novel.
Nesbit, E. The Story of the Treasure Seekers. Puffin, reissue 1994 (originally 1899.)
J FIC Nes
Join the adventursome Bastable children in this classic title.
Tolan, Stephanie S. Listen! HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
J FIC Tol
Charley is forced to deal with all of the traumas she has been through, but she has the help of a "wild spirit."
Williams, Dar. Amalee. Scholastic Press, 2004.
J FIC Wil
Discover the transitions one young girl faces in this debut novel from a popular folk singer and songwriter.
Williams, Mary. Brothers In Hope: The Story of the Lost Boys of Sudan. Lee & Low Books, 2005.
J FIC Wil
Illustrations by R. Gregory Christie
Learn about these special individuals in this story, a winner of the Coretta Scott King Award Honor Book.
J FIC Car
A lovely story of the celebration of Holy Week in Antigua as experienced by a young girl and her Buddhist family.
Carmi, Daniella. Samir and Yonatan. Arthur A. Levine Books, 2000.
J FIC Car
Experience Israeli life through the eyes of a Palestinian boy. Winner of the 2001 Batchelder award (an award given to the best books from around the world that were originally published in a language other than English.)
Cassidy, Cathy. Dizzy. Viking, 2004.
J FIC Cas
What will Dizzy get for her twelfth birthday?! Hint: It is a surprise!
Cohn, Rachel. Two Steps Forward. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
J FIC Coh
Find out what happens when a bunch of stepsiblings, some from the States, some from Australia, meet in Los Angeles for one wacky summer.
Colfer, Eoin. The Legend of Spud Murphy. Miramax Books, 2004.
J FIC Col
Illustrations by Glenn McCoy
Is Spud Murpghy truly the meanest librarian around?! Find out in this fun summer read.
Comino, Sandra. The Little Blue House. Groundwood Books, 2003.
J FIC Com
A very special story about a mysterious house in Argentina.
Delacre, Lulu. Salsa Stories. Scholastic Press, 2000.
J FIC Del
Complete with recipes, discover the stories and charm of Carmen Teresa and her family.
Dhami, Narinder. Bindi Babes. Delacorte Press, 2004.
J FIC Dha
The first in the "Babes" trilogy wherein Amber, Jazz and Geena must deal with the prospect of being unfabulous!
Halpern, Sue. Introducing...Sasha Abramowitz. Frances Foster Books, 2005.
J FIC Hal
Meet an aspiring pastry chef and her three legged dog, Tripod, in this debut novel for juvenile readers!
Hirsch, Odo. Something's Fishy, Hazel Green. Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2000.
J FIC Hir
Help Hazel solve the mystery of the missing lobsters!
Hobbs, Will. Jackie's Wild Seattle. HarperCollins Publishers, 2003.
J FIC Hob
Jackie and her little brother are in for an exciting summer in Seattle!
Hogg, Gary. Beautiful Buehla and the Zany Zoo Makeover. Katherine Tegen Books, 2006.
J FIC Hog
Illustrated by Victoria Chess
Should hippos and gorillas really wear lipstick? Find out in this funny title.
Lester, Alison. The Snow Pony. Walter Lorraine Books/Houghton Mifflin Company, 2003.
J FIC Les
Discover the bond between young girl and her horse in this adventurous tale.
Levine, Anna. Running on Eggs. Front Street/Cricket Books, 2004.
J FIC Lev
Can Karen and Yasmine sustain their friendship in the midst of so much turmoil? Find out in this story which reflects the difficult living circumstances in the Middle East.
Lowry, Lois. Gossamer. Walter Lorraine/Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
J FIC Low
Explore the dreams and realities of two people in this title.
Machado, Ana Maria. From Another World. A Groundwood Book, 2005.
J FIC Mac
Four children discover a ghost with a very important story to tell in this title.
Machado, Ana Maria. Me in the Middle. A Groundwood Book, 2002.
J FIC Mac
Pictures by Caroline Merola
Can Isabel deal with all the voices in her head?!
Nesbit, E. Five Children and It. Puffin, reissue 2004 (originally 1902.)
J FIC Nes
The titular children discover a special kind of fairy that grants wishes in this classic novel.
Nesbit, E. The Story of the Treasure Seekers. Puffin, reissue 1994 (originally 1899.)
J FIC Nes
Join the adventursome Bastable children in this classic title.
Tolan, Stephanie S. Listen! HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
J FIC Tol
Charley is forced to deal with all of the traumas she has been through, but she has the help of a "wild spirit."
Williams, Dar. Amalee. Scholastic Press, 2004.
J FIC Wil
Discover the transitions one young girl faces in this debut novel from a popular folk singer and songwriter.
Williams, Mary. Brothers In Hope: The Story of the Lost Boys of Sudan. Lee & Low Books, 2005.
J FIC Wil
Illustrations by R. Gregory Christie
Learn about these special individuals in this story, a winner of the Coretta Scott King Award Honor Book.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
More New Juvenile Books for July...
Juvenile Non-Fiction:
Eisbruch, Emily. Curious Kids' Activity Guide to Michigan. First Page Publications, 2005.
J 917.74 Eis
Full of facts, puzzles and attractions of the great state of Michigan!
Juvenile Picture Books:
Chen, Chih-Yuan. On My Way to Buy Eggs. Kane/Miller Book Publishers, 2003.
J E Che
Join Shau-yu as she experiences the world on her way to the grocer.
Winner of the Hsin Yi Picture Book Award in 1997 (an award for high quality Chinese picture books for children.)
Daly, Niki. Where's Jamela? Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2004.
J E Dal
Will Jamela accept her mother's decision to move to a new house? Find out in this cheerful title.
Ellis, Sarah. Next Stop! Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2000.
J E Ell
Illustrations by Ruth Ohi
Claire knows all the stops on the bus route--find out why in this book!
Gay, Marie-Louise. Stella: Queen of the Snow. A Groundwood Book, 2005.
J E Gay
Get ready for winter with this whimsical story.
Germein, Katrina. Big Rain Coming. Clarion Books, 1999.
J E Ger
Illustrations by Bronwyn Bancroft
Find out how long it takes the "big rain" to come!
Gregory, Nan. Amber Waiting. Red Deer Press, 2002.
J E Gre
Illustrations by Kady MacDonald Denton
Find out what Amber likes and does not like about kindergarten.
Khan, Rukhsana. Silly Chicken. Viking, 2005.
J E Kha
Illustrations by Yunmee Kyong
Does Rani's mom love their chicken more than her own daughter?
Lehman, Barbara. Museum Trip. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
J E Leh
Get lost in this museum adventure!
Lester, Alison. Ernie Dances to the Didgeridoo. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2001.
J E Les
Join Ernie on a journey to Aboriginal Australia!
Ljungkvist, Laura. Follow the Line. Viking, 2006.
J E Lju
Enjoy the art and all the questions posed in this unique picture book!
McBratney, Sam. I Love it When You Smile. HarperCollins Publishers, 2005.
J E McB
Illustrated by Charles Fuge
Will anything get grumpy little Roo to smile today?!
Prats, Joan de Deu. Sebastian's Roller Skates. Kane/Miller Book Publishers, 2005.
J E Pra
Illustrations by Francesc Rovira.
Sebastian learns much more than how to roller skate in this inspiring title!
Schaefer, Carole Lexa. The Biggest Soap. Melanie Kroupa Books, 2004.
J E Sch
Illustrated by Stacey Dressen-McQueen
Kessy has to overcome many obstacles in his rush to get his mama the biggest soap for laundry day.
Smith, Lane. John, Paul, George and Ben. Hyperion Books for Children, 2006.
J E Smi
This title also includes Tom (Jefferson) and tells about five of the United States' founding fathers. Do not miss out on the "True or False" section at the end of the book!
Stanley, Sanna. Monkey for Sale. Frances Foster Books, 2002.
J E Sta
Get caught up in the bustle of a market in the Congo!
Varon, Sara. Chicken and Cat. Scholastic Press, 2006.
J E Var
Join two friends, Chicken and Cat, on their adventures throughout the city.
Webb, Steve. Tanka Tanka Skunk! Orchard Books, 2003.
J E Web
Feel the beat of this animal-tastic tale!
Wood, Nancy. Mr. and Mrs. God in the Creation Kitchen. Candlewick Press, 2006.
J E Woo
Illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering
See what is cooking in the "Creation Kitchen" and why Mrs. God did not speak to Mr. God for a thousand years!
Woodson, Jacquline. Visiting Day. Scholastic Press, 2002.
J E Woo
Illustrated by James E. Ransome
See the goodness of the power of love in this heartfelt story of a young girl who only gets to see her Daddy once a month.
Juvenile Beginner Books:
Kimmelman, Leslie. In the Doghouse. Holiday House, 2006.
J Beg Kim
Illustrated by True Kelley
Will Emma and her dog, Bo, remain best friends after he eats her popsicle?!
Parish, Herman. Amelia Bedelia: Under Construction. Greenwillow Books, 2006.
J Beg Par
Illustrated by Lynn Sweat.
Can anyone make sense of Amelia Bedelia? Find out in this latest adventure.
Ruelle, Karen Gray. Dear Tooth Fairy. Holiday House, 2006.
J Beg Rue
Will the Tooth Fairy make it through thunderstorms to give Emily her reward for her first lost tooth?!
Eisbruch, Emily. Curious Kids' Activity Guide to Michigan. First Page Publications, 2005.
J 917.74 Eis
Full of facts, puzzles and attractions of the great state of Michigan!
Juvenile Picture Books:
Chen, Chih-Yuan. On My Way to Buy Eggs. Kane/Miller Book Publishers, 2003.
J E Che
Join Shau-yu as she experiences the world on her way to the grocer.
Winner of the Hsin Yi Picture Book Award in 1997 (an award for high quality Chinese picture books for children.)
Daly, Niki. Where's Jamela? Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2004.
J E Dal
Will Jamela accept her mother's decision to move to a new house? Find out in this cheerful title.
Ellis, Sarah. Next Stop! Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2000.
J E Ell
Illustrations by Ruth Ohi
Claire knows all the stops on the bus route--find out why in this book!
Gay, Marie-Louise. Stella: Queen of the Snow. A Groundwood Book, 2005.
J E Gay
Get ready for winter with this whimsical story.
Germein, Katrina. Big Rain Coming. Clarion Books, 1999.
J E Ger
Illustrations by Bronwyn Bancroft
Find out how long it takes the "big rain" to come!
Gregory, Nan. Amber Waiting. Red Deer Press, 2002.
J E Gre
Illustrations by Kady MacDonald Denton
Find out what Amber likes and does not like about kindergarten.
Khan, Rukhsana. Silly Chicken. Viking, 2005.
J E Kha
Illustrations by Yunmee Kyong
Does Rani's mom love their chicken more than her own daughter?
Lehman, Barbara. Museum Trip. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
J E Leh
Get lost in this museum adventure!
Lester, Alison. Ernie Dances to the Didgeridoo. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2001.
J E Les
Join Ernie on a journey to Aboriginal Australia!
Ljungkvist, Laura. Follow the Line. Viking, 2006.
J E Lju
Enjoy the art and all the questions posed in this unique picture book!
McBratney, Sam. I Love it When You Smile. HarperCollins Publishers, 2005.
J E McB
Illustrated by Charles Fuge
Will anything get grumpy little Roo to smile today?!
Prats, Joan de Deu. Sebastian's Roller Skates. Kane/Miller Book Publishers, 2005.
J E Pra
Illustrations by Francesc Rovira.
Sebastian learns much more than how to roller skate in this inspiring title!
Schaefer, Carole Lexa. The Biggest Soap. Melanie Kroupa Books, 2004.
J E Sch
Illustrated by Stacey Dressen-McQueen
Kessy has to overcome many obstacles in his rush to get his mama the biggest soap for laundry day.
Smith, Lane. John, Paul, George and Ben. Hyperion Books for Children, 2006.
J E Smi
This title also includes Tom (Jefferson) and tells about five of the United States' founding fathers. Do not miss out on the "True or False" section at the end of the book!
Stanley, Sanna. Monkey for Sale. Frances Foster Books, 2002.
J E Sta
Get caught up in the bustle of a market in the Congo!
Varon, Sara. Chicken and Cat. Scholastic Press, 2006.
J E Var
Join two friends, Chicken and Cat, on their adventures throughout the city.
Webb, Steve. Tanka Tanka Skunk! Orchard Books, 2003.
J E Web
Feel the beat of this animal-tastic tale!
Wood, Nancy. Mr. and Mrs. God in the Creation Kitchen. Candlewick Press, 2006.
J E Woo
Illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering
See what is cooking in the "Creation Kitchen" and why Mrs. God did not speak to Mr. God for a thousand years!
Woodson, Jacquline. Visiting Day. Scholastic Press, 2002.
J E Woo
Illustrated by James E. Ransome
See the goodness of the power of love in this heartfelt story of a young girl who only gets to see her Daddy once a month.
Juvenile Beginner Books:
Kimmelman, Leslie. In the Doghouse. Holiday House, 2006.
J Beg Kim
Illustrated by True Kelley
Will Emma and her dog, Bo, remain best friends after he eats her popsicle?!
Parish, Herman. Amelia Bedelia: Under Construction. Greenwillow Books, 2006.
J Beg Par
Illustrated by Lynn Sweat.
Can anyone make sense of Amelia Bedelia? Find out in this latest adventure.
Ruelle, Karen Gray. Dear Tooth Fairy. Holiday House, 2006.
J Beg Rue
Will the Tooth Fairy make it through thunderstorms to give Emily her reward for her first lost tooth?!
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Summer Reading Finale Events!
Saturday July 29, 2006:
1:30p.m. Indianapolis Zoo-mobile. Join us for an entertaining and educational program featuring real wild animals! Tickets are free but limited so come pick yours up today!
2:45p.m. Summer Reading Safari Wrap-Up Party!
All are welcome to celebrate a successful reading program! We will conduct the Teen Reading Raffle-see who wins the Ipod nano! There will be treats and other surprises! See you there!
1:30p.m. Indianapolis Zoo-mobile. Join us for an entertaining and educational program featuring real wild animals! Tickets are free but limited so come pick yours up today!
2:45p.m. Summer Reading Safari Wrap-Up Party!
All are welcome to celebrate a successful reading program! We will conduct the Teen Reading Raffle-see who wins the Ipod nano! There will be treats and other surprises! See you there!
Come see "Hoodwinked" on Friday
Friday Floats and Films for July 14:
"Hoodwinked" (PG) approximately 80 minutes.
Featuring the voices of Anne Hathaway and Glenn Close come see this hysterical version of the classic "Little Red Riding Hood" tale.
"Hoodwinked" (PG) approximately 80 minutes.
Featuring the voices of Anne Hathaway and Glenn Close come see this hysterical version of the classic "Little Red Riding Hood" tale.
Monday, July 03, 2006
New Juvenile Audio/Visual Items!
CD
Putumayo Kids presents World Playground. Putumayo World Music, 1998.
J CD 782.42 Wor
Enjoy tunes from Senegal to Jamaica to Greece to Brazil and beyond!
DVD
"Five Children and It"
Based on the classic novel by E. Nesbit.
J DVD FIC Fiv
"The Wind in the Willows"
The Complete First Series.
J DVD FIC Win Vol. 1
"The Wind in the Willows"
The Complete First Series.
J DVD FIC Win Vol. 2
Putumayo Kids presents World Playground. Putumayo World Music, 1998.
J CD 782.42 Wor
Enjoy tunes from Senegal to Jamaica to Greece to Brazil and beyond!
DVD
"Five Children and It"
Based on the classic novel by E. Nesbit.
J DVD FIC Fiv
"The Wind in the Willows"
The Complete First Series.
J DVD FIC Win Vol. 1
"The Wind in the Willows"
The Complete First Series.
J DVD FIC Win Vol. 2
New Juvenile Books to kick off July!
Juvenile Picture Books
Browne, Eileen. Wait For Me! QEB Publishing, Inc., 2005.
J E Bro
A bunch of wild animals take a trip to the cool and sparkly river!
Kusugak, Michael Arvaarluk. My Arctic 1,2,3 Annick Press Ltd., 1999.
J E Kus
Learn to count with people and animals of the Arctic!
Juvenile Fiction
Dhami, Narinder. Bhangra Babes. Delacorte Press, 2005.
J FIC Dha
Join the humorous adventures of the girls from Bindi Babes in this final part of the trilogy.
Dhami, Narinder. Bollywood Babes. Delacorte Press, 2004.
J FIC Dha
The sequel to Bindi Babes.
Wilson, Jacqueline. The Illustrated Mum. Delacorte Press, 2005.
J FIC Wil
An engaging look at how children deal with their mother's mental illness.
Juvenile Non-Fiction
Burnie, David. Endangered Planet. Kingfisher, 2004.
J 333.95 Bur (2 copies)
A very accessible resource for young people to learn about conservation and preservation of our planet.
Yaffe, M.Ed., Rebecca M. and Lonnie F. Hoade, M.Ed. When a Parent Goes to Jail: A Comprehensive Guide for Counseling Children of Incarcerated Parents. Rayve Productions Inc., 2000.
J 362.7 Yaf
A straightforward explanation for young people who may be dealing with the incarceration of a loved one.
Bodden, Valerie. Valentine's Day. Creative Education, 2006.
J 394.261 Bod
A great introduction to this lovely holiday for beginning readers.
Bodden, Valerie. Halloween. Creative Education, 2006.
J 394.264 Bod
An introduction to this spooky day, perfect for emergent readers.
Bodden, Valerie. Thanksgiving. Creative Education, 2006.
J 394.264 Bod
A neat look at this November holiday for beginning readers.
Frisch, Aaron. Christmas. Creative Education, 2006.
J 394.2663 Fri
A nice introduction to this winter holiday.
Bodden, Valerie. Hanukkah. Creative Education, 2006.
J 394.267 Bod
For beginning readers and young people this is an accessible way to learn about this holy celebration.
Jennings, Terry. Bird Watch. QEB Publishing Inc., 2005.
J 598 Jen
Learn the basics about birds in this easy-to-read title.
Bredeson, Carmen. African Elephants Up Close. Enslow Elementary, 2006.
J 599.67 Bre
Discover all the elements of an elephant in this title!
Gaff, Jackie. Why Must I...Eat Healthy Food? Cherrytree Books, 2005.
J 613.2 Gaf
Keep yourself strong and feel well by learning about and eating healthy food!
Gaff, Jackie. Why Must I...Wash My Hands? Cherrytree Books, 2005.
J 613.4 Gaf
Keep those germs away by learning how to properly wash your hands!
Gaff, Jackie. Why Must I...Brush My Teeth? Cherrytree Books, 2005.
J 617.6 Gaf
Discover why you need to keep those pearly whites so pearly!
Gnojewski, Carol. American Indian Crafts Kids Can Do! Enslow Elementary, 2006.
J 745.5 Gno
Learn how to make a "Pine Dancer Doll," a "Zuni Corncob Dart Game," or a "Pomo Acorn Top!"
Bowers, Vivien. Wow Canada! Maple Tree Press, 1999.
J 917.1 Bow
Discover our neighbors to the north in this very engaging look at Canada!
Everett, Barbara and Charles Everett. The Changing Face of Poland. Raintree, 2004.
J 943.8 Eve
Find out what is new and evolving in this Eastern European country!
Ilyin, Andrey. A Child's Day in a Russian City. Benchmark Books, 2002.
J 947 Ily
Join Polina as she goes through her day in St. Petersburg.
So, Sungwan. A Child's Day in a Chinese City. Benchmark Books, 2002.
J 951 So
Spend a day in Changzhi with a little girl named Yikang.
Das, Prodeepta. A Child's Day in an Indian Village. Benchmark Books, 2002.
J 954 Das
Learn what it is like to live in a rural Indian village with Geeta.
Provencal, Francis and Catherine McNamara. A Child's Day in a Ghanaian City. Benchmark Books, 2002.
J 966.7 Pro
See what life is like for Nii Kwei, a seven year old boy, in the captial city of Ghana, Accra.
Wilcox, Charlotte. The Iroquois. Lerner Publications Company, 2007.
J 970.3 Wil
Find out more about this fascinating culture by reading this title!
Browne, Eileen. Wait For Me! QEB Publishing, Inc., 2005.
J E Bro
A bunch of wild animals take a trip to the cool and sparkly river!
Kusugak, Michael Arvaarluk. My Arctic 1,2,3 Annick Press Ltd., 1999.
J E Kus
Learn to count with people and animals of the Arctic!
Juvenile Fiction
Dhami, Narinder. Bhangra Babes. Delacorte Press, 2005.
J FIC Dha
Join the humorous adventures of the girls from Bindi Babes in this final part of the trilogy.
Dhami, Narinder. Bollywood Babes. Delacorte Press, 2004.
J FIC Dha
The sequel to Bindi Babes.
Wilson, Jacqueline. The Illustrated Mum. Delacorte Press, 2005.
J FIC Wil
An engaging look at how children deal with their mother's mental illness.
Juvenile Non-Fiction
Burnie, David. Endangered Planet. Kingfisher, 2004.
J 333.95 Bur (2 copies)
A very accessible resource for young people to learn about conservation and preservation of our planet.
Yaffe, M.Ed., Rebecca M. and Lonnie F. Hoade, M.Ed. When a Parent Goes to Jail: A Comprehensive Guide for Counseling Children of Incarcerated Parents. Rayve Productions Inc., 2000.
J 362.7 Yaf
A straightforward explanation for young people who may be dealing with the incarceration of a loved one.
Bodden, Valerie. Valentine's Day. Creative Education, 2006.
J 394.261 Bod
A great introduction to this lovely holiday for beginning readers.
Bodden, Valerie. Halloween. Creative Education, 2006.
J 394.264 Bod
An introduction to this spooky day, perfect for emergent readers.
Bodden, Valerie. Thanksgiving. Creative Education, 2006.
J 394.264 Bod
A neat look at this November holiday for beginning readers.
Frisch, Aaron. Christmas. Creative Education, 2006.
J 394.2663 Fri
A nice introduction to this winter holiday.
Bodden, Valerie. Hanukkah. Creative Education, 2006.
J 394.267 Bod
For beginning readers and young people this is an accessible way to learn about this holy celebration.
Jennings, Terry. Bird Watch. QEB Publishing Inc., 2005.
J 598 Jen
Learn the basics about birds in this easy-to-read title.
Bredeson, Carmen. African Elephants Up Close. Enslow Elementary, 2006.
J 599.67 Bre
Discover all the elements of an elephant in this title!
Gaff, Jackie. Why Must I...Eat Healthy Food? Cherrytree Books, 2005.
J 613.2 Gaf
Keep yourself strong and feel well by learning about and eating healthy food!
Gaff, Jackie. Why Must I...Wash My Hands? Cherrytree Books, 2005.
J 613.4 Gaf
Keep those germs away by learning how to properly wash your hands!
Gaff, Jackie. Why Must I...Brush My Teeth? Cherrytree Books, 2005.
J 617.6 Gaf
Discover why you need to keep those pearly whites so pearly!
Gnojewski, Carol. American Indian Crafts Kids Can Do! Enslow Elementary, 2006.
J 745.5 Gno
Learn how to make a "Pine Dancer Doll," a "Zuni Corncob Dart Game," or a "Pomo Acorn Top!"
Bowers, Vivien. Wow Canada! Maple Tree Press, 1999.
J 917.1 Bow
Discover our neighbors to the north in this very engaging look at Canada!
Everett, Barbara and Charles Everett. The Changing Face of Poland. Raintree, 2004.
J 943.8 Eve
Find out what is new and evolving in this Eastern European country!
Ilyin, Andrey. A Child's Day in a Russian City. Benchmark Books, 2002.
J 947 Ily
Join Polina as she goes through her day in St. Petersburg.
So, Sungwan. A Child's Day in a Chinese City. Benchmark Books, 2002.
J 951 So
Spend a day in Changzhi with a little girl named Yikang.
Das, Prodeepta. A Child's Day in an Indian Village. Benchmark Books, 2002.
J 954 Das
Learn what it is like to live in a rural Indian village with Geeta.
Provencal, Francis and Catherine McNamara. A Child's Day in a Ghanaian City. Benchmark Books, 2002.
J 966.7 Pro
See what life is like for Nii Kwei, a seven year old boy, in the captial city of Ghana, Accra.
Wilcox, Charlotte. The Iroquois. Lerner Publications Company, 2007.
J 970.3 Wil
Find out more about this fascinating culture by reading this title!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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