Holyoke, Nancy. A Smart Girls Guide to Money. American Girl, 2006.
Illustrated by Ali Douglass
j 332.024 Hol
A great way to start learning about money, budgeting, saving and spending!
Pendziwol, Jean E. Once Upon a Dragon: Stranger Safety for Kids (and Dragons.) Kids Can Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Martine Gourbault
j 362.7044 Pen
A creative way to discuss strangers and safety with children (and any pet dragons lurking about!)
Evans, Lezlie. Can You Greet the Whole Wide World?: 12 Common Phrases in 12 Different Languages. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Denis Roche
j 395.4 Eva
Learn how to say please and thank you and ten other phrases in different languages!
Stampler, Ann Redisch. Shlemazel and the Remarkable Spoon of Pohost. Clarion Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Jacqueline M. Cohen
j 398.2 Sta
In this traditional Shlemazel tale a young man is taught the importance of hard work even if he does not quite realize what is happening!
Amery, Heather. First Thousand Words in Spanish. Usborne, 2003.
Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright
j 468 Ame
Learn some Spanish and have fun finding the little yellow ducks hidden throughout the guide.
Wheeler, Lisa. Mammoths on the Move. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Kurt Cyrus
j 569.67 Whe
Wild and wooly mammoths are migrating!
Mannis, Celeste Davidson. Snapshots: The Wonders of Monterey Bay. Viking, 2006.
j 591.77 Man
Discover the natural wonders of California's Monterey Bay!
Stewart, Melissa. A Place for Butterflies. Peachtree, 2006.
Illustrated by Higgins Bond
j 595.78 Ste
Learn how to help butterflies grow and thrive.
Markle, Sandra. Slippery, Slimy Baby Frogs. Walker and Company, 2006.
j 597.89 Mar
Interesting information on tadpoles accompanied by excellent photographs.
Hatkoff, Isabella, Craig Hatkoff and Dr. Paula Kahumbu. Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship. Scholastic Press, 2006.
Photographs by Peter Greste
j 599.635 Hat
Read about an amazing friendship between a baby hippo and a 130-year-old tortoise.
Morrison, Taylor. Wildfire. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
j 634.9618 Mor
Find out how wildfires are tamed and how they affect ecosystems.
Shulman, Mark. Mom and Dad are Palindromes: A Dilemma for Words...and Backwards. Chronicle Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Adam McCauley
j 793.734 Shu
Can you find all the palindromes in this title?!
Roessel, David and Arnold Rampersand, eds. Langston Hughes: Poetry for Young People. Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Benny Andrews
j 811.54 Lan
A fine collection of Langston Hughes' poetry for younger readers.
Katz, Bobbie. Once Around the Sun. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
j 811.6 Kat
Poet Bobbie Katz takes us through the year with monthly verses!
Norman, Lissette. My Feet are Laughing. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
Illustrated by Frank Morrison
j 811.6 Nor
Sadie rhymes about life, hair, her baby sister and dancing the merengue!
Prelutsky, Jack. What a Day it was at School! Greenwillow Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Doug Cushman
j 811.6 Pre
Prelutsky spins silly poems about things related to school!
Thaler, Mike. Pig Little. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Paige Miglio
j 811.6 Tha
A day in the life of Pig Little.
Revkin, Andrew C. The North Pole Was Here. Kingfisher, 2006.
j 910.9 Rev
More than just Santa Claus! This is a look at the past, present and future of the North Pole.
Nathan, Amy. Meet the Musicians: From Prodigy (Or Not) to Pro. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
j 920 Nat
Featuring members of the New York Philharmonic this is a collection of insights into the lives of musicians and how music has affected them.
McClafferty, Carla Killough. Something Out of Nothing: Marie Curie and Radium. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
j 921 Curie, M.
Discover even more about the life of this selfless scientist and the manner in which she conducted her very important work.
Delano, Poli. When I Was a Boy Neruda Called Me Policarpo. Groundwood Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Manuel Monroy
English Translation by Sean Higgins
j 921 Delano, P.
Includes poems by Pablo Neruda. This is a memoir written by a Chilean author who grew up in the presence of poet Pablo Neruda.
Love, D. Anne. Of Numbers and Stars: The Story of Hypatia. Holiday House, 2006.
Illustrated by Pam Paparone.
j 921 Hypatia
A very understandable introduction to a fascinating women whose mathematical and scientific talents were rare given the time period in which she lived.
Sis, Peter. Play, Mozart, Play! Greenwillow Books, 2006.
j 921 Mozart, W.
The story of Mozart's childhood depicted in a fun picture book format.
Halilbegovich, Nadja. My Childhood Under Fire: A Sarajevo Diary. Kids Can Press, 2006.
j 949.7 Hal
A diary of a young woman who recorded what life was like during 1992 through 1995 in war-torn Sarajevo.
Saturday, September 23, 2006
New Beginner Books!
Baker, Keith. On the Go with Mr. and Mrs. Green. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
j BEG Bak
What will happen to our favorite alligator couple when Mr. Green tries out some magic tricks, eats all the cookies and invents a pie-slicing machine?! And will Mrs. Green make it through unscathed?!
Brown, Charlotte Lewis. The Day the Dinosaurs Died. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Phil Wilson
j BEG Bro
An exploration into why the dinosaurs may have disappeared.
Cushman, Doug. Dirk Bones and the Mystery of the Haunted House. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
j BEG Cus
Can a skeleton reporter discover why the ghosts are afraid of what could be...another ghost?!
Kenah, Katharine. The Best Teacher in Second Grade. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Abby Carter
j BEG Ken
Luna tries to convince her classmates to be a midnight circus for the "Family Night" program.
Kvasnosky, Laura McGee. Zelda and Ivy: The Runaways. Candlewick Press, 2006.
j BEG Kva
Zelda and Ivy try to escape the cucumber sandwiches their father has made for lunch!
Meister, Cari. Tiny Goes Camping. Viking, 2006.
Illustrated by Rich Davis
j BEG Mei
Can Tiny fit in the tent?!
Ries, Lori. Aggie and Ben: Three Stories. Charlesbridge, 2006.
Illustrated by Frank W. Dormer
j BEG Rie
Ben and his puppy Aggie are instantly loveable and very humorous!
Schaefer, Lola M. Mittens. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Susan Kathleen Hartung
j BEG Sch
Mittens the kitten wants to hide in the unfamiliar place!
Van Leeuwen, Jean. Oliver Pig and the Best Fort Ever. Dial Books for Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Ann Schweninger
j BEG Van
Will the "best fort ever" meet an untimely demise?!
j BEG Bak
What will happen to our favorite alligator couple when Mr. Green tries out some magic tricks, eats all the cookies and invents a pie-slicing machine?! And will Mrs. Green make it through unscathed?!
Brown, Charlotte Lewis. The Day the Dinosaurs Died. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Phil Wilson
j BEG Bro
An exploration into why the dinosaurs may have disappeared.
Cushman, Doug. Dirk Bones and the Mystery of the Haunted House. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
j BEG Cus
Can a skeleton reporter discover why the ghosts are afraid of what could be...another ghost?!
Kenah, Katharine. The Best Teacher in Second Grade. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Abby Carter
j BEG Ken
Luna tries to convince her classmates to be a midnight circus for the "Family Night" program.
Kvasnosky, Laura McGee. Zelda and Ivy: The Runaways. Candlewick Press, 2006.
j BEG Kva
Zelda and Ivy try to escape the cucumber sandwiches their father has made for lunch!
Meister, Cari. Tiny Goes Camping. Viking, 2006.
Illustrated by Rich Davis
j BEG Mei
Can Tiny fit in the tent?!
Ries, Lori. Aggie and Ben: Three Stories. Charlesbridge, 2006.
Illustrated by Frank W. Dormer
j BEG Rie
Ben and his puppy Aggie are instantly loveable and very humorous!
Schaefer, Lola M. Mittens. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Susan Kathleen Hartung
j BEG Sch
Mittens the kitten wants to hide in the unfamiliar place!
Van Leeuwen, Jean. Oliver Pig and the Best Fort Ever. Dial Books for Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Ann Schweninger
j BEG Van
Will the "best fort ever" meet an untimely demise?!
New Spanish Picture Books!/Libros en espanol!
Ada, Alma Flor. Gathering the Sun: An Alphabet in Spanish and English. HarperCollins Publishers, 1997.
Illustrated by Simon Silva
English translation by Rosa Zubizarreta
j 468 Ada
A to Z on the farm!
Argueta, Jorge. Xochitl and the Flowers/Xochitl, la Nina de las Flores. Children's Book Press, 2003.
Illustrated by Carl Angel
j 468 Arg
Xochitl and her parents, originally from El Salvador, adjust to life in San Francisco.
Bridwell, Norman. Clifford: El Gran Perro Colorado. Scholastic, 1988.
j 468 Bri
Clifford y Emily en espanol!
Brusca, Maria Cristina and Tona Wilson. Three Friends/Tres Amigos: A Counting Book/Un cuento para contar. Henry Holt and Company, 1995.
Illustrated by Maria Cristina Brusca
j 468 Bru
One to ten and back again in English and Spanish!
Byrd, Lee Merrill. Lover Boy/Juanito el carinoso: A Bilingual Counting Book. Cinco Puntos Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Francisco Delgado
j 468 Byr
Who gets the most kisses from little Johnny?!
Chapra, Mimi. Sparky's Bark/El ladrido de Sparky. Katharine Tegen Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Vivi Escriva
j 468 Cha
Sparky does not understand Spanish so Lucy learns English so she can communicate with her new friend.
De La Hoya, Oscar with Mark Shulman. Super Oscar. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Lisa Kopelke
j 468 De
What happens when a daydreamer forgets to tell everyone what to bring to Saturday's picnic.
Gonzalez, Ada Acosta. Mayte and the Bogeyman/Mayte y el cuco. Pinata Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Christina Rodriguez
j 468 Gon
Is the ice cream man also the bogeyman?!
Paulsen, Gary. La Tortilleria. Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1995.
Illustrated by Ruth Wright Paulsen
j 468 Pau
Discover the life cycle of the corn that becomes a tortilla in this title, entirely written in Spanish.
Vargo, Sharon Hawkins. Senor Felipe's Alphabet Adventure: El Alfabeto Espanol. The Millbrook Press, Inc., 2001.
Spanish translations by Ann Kelly Beale
j 468 Var
Can Senor Felipe find objects that begin with all the letters of the alphabet?!
Villasenor, Victor. The Stranger and the Red Rooster/El forastero y el gallo rojo. Pinata Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Jose Jara
Spanish translation by Gabriela Baeza Ventura
j 468 Vil
The children and their parents learn to see past the stranger's exterior and welcome him and his rooster into the community.
Wells, Rosemary. Leate a su conejito. Scholastic, 1997.
Translation by Susana Pasternac.
j 468 Wel
Find out how and why to read to your little one!
Williams, Sue. Sali de Paseo. Harcourt, Inc., 1989.
Illustrated by Julie Vivas
Translation by Alma Flor Ada
j 468 Wil
A little boy meets plenty of animals when he goes for a walk! Entirely in Spanish!
Illustrated by Simon Silva
English translation by Rosa Zubizarreta
j 468 Ada
A to Z on the farm!
Argueta, Jorge. Xochitl and the Flowers/Xochitl, la Nina de las Flores. Children's Book Press, 2003.
Illustrated by Carl Angel
j 468 Arg
Xochitl and her parents, originally from El Salvador, adjust to life in San Francisco.
Bridwell, Norman. Clifford: El Gran Perro Colorado. Scholastic, 1988.
j 468 Bri
Clifford y Emily en espanol!
Brusca, Maria Cristina and Tona Wilson. Three Friends/Tres Amigos: A Counting Book/Un cuento para contar. Henry Holt and Company, 1995.
Illustrated by Maria Cristina Brusca
j 468 Bru
One to ten and back again in English and Spanish!
Byrd, Lee Merrill. Lover Boy/Juanito el carinoso: A Bilingual Counting Book. Cinco Puntos Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Francisco Delgado
j 468 Byr
Who gets the most kisses from little Johnny?!
Chapra, Mimi. Sparky's Bark/El ladrido de Sparky. Katharine Tegen Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Vivi Escriva
j 468 Cha
Sparky does not understand Spanish so Lucy learns English so she can communicate with her new friend.
De La Hoya, Oscar with Mark Shulman. Super Oscar. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Lisa Kopelke
j 468 De
What happens when a daydreamer forgets to tell everyone what to bring to Saturday's picnic.
Gonzalez, Ada Acosta. Mayte and the Bogeyman/Mayte y el cuco. Pinata Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Christina Rodriguez
j 468 Gon
Is the ice cream man also the bogeyman?!
Paulsen, Gary. La Tortilleria. Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1995.
Illustrated by Ruth Wright Paulsen
j 468 Pau
Discover the life cycle of the corn that becomes a tortilla in this title, entirely written in Spanish.
Vargo, Sharon Hawkins. Senor Felipe's Alphabet Adventure: El Alfabeto Espanol. The Millbrook Press, Inc., 2001.
Spanish translations by Ann Kelly Beale
j 468 Var
Can Senor Felipe find objects that begin with all the letters of the alphabet?!
Villasenor, Victor. The Stranger and the Red Rooster/El forastero y el gallo rojo. Pinata Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Jose Jara
Spanish translation by Gabriela Baeza Ventura
j 468 Vil
The children and their parents learn to see past the stranger's exterior and welcome him and his rooster into the community.
Wells, Rosemary. Leate a su conejito. Scholastic, 1997.
Translation by Susana Pasternac.
j 468 Wel
Find out how and why to read to your little one!
Williams, Sue. Sali de Paseo. Harcourt, Inc., 1989.
Illustrated by Julie Vivas
Translation by Alma Flor Ada
j 468 Wil
A little boy meets plenty of animals when he goes for a walk! Entirely in Spanish!
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
New Picture Books!
We have received numerous picture books! Check some out today!
Book and CD:
Drachman, Eric. A FROG Thing. Kidwick Books, 2005.
Illustrated by James Muscarello
j B&CD E Dra
This is a heartwarming tale of a frog who really, really wants to fly. He learns the importance of his own talents when a baby bird falls into the pond. This title is accompanied with the story on a compact disc.
Picture Books:
Bailey, Linda. Stanley's Wild Ride. Kid's Can Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Bill Slavin
j E Bai
What kind of trouble can Stanley get into after his crazy party? Well, for starters, do you think a dog should try skateboarding?!
Bernhard, Durga. In the Fiddle is a Song. Chronicle Books, 2006.
j E Ber
See what is hidden in this inspiring title!
Broach, Elise. Cousin John is Coming! Dial Books for Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Nate Lilly
j E Bro
How will Bean deal with his mean cousin who is on his way to visit?
Carlson, Nancy. First Grade, Here I Come! Viking, 2006.
j E Car
Find out if Henry was ready to tackle his first day of first grade as he tells his mother all about it.
DeGroat, Diane. No More Pencils, No More Books, No More Teacher's Dirty Looks! HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
j E DeG
Is Ms. Byrd going to be really, really, really sad when school lets out for summer?
Garland, Sarah. Eddie's Garden and How to Make Things Grow. Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2004.
j E Gar
Read about Eddie's garden and learn how to make one of your own!
Klise, Kate. Why Do You Cry?: Not a Sob Story. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
Illustrated by M. Sarah Klise
j E Kli
What will Little Rabbit do for a birthday party when he finds out that all of his friends and even his mother still cry sometimes?
LaReau, Kara. Ugly Fish. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Scott Magoon
j E LaR
If you don't want to be lonely don't eat your friends!
Lin, Grace. The Ugly Vegetables. Charlesbridge, 1999.
j E Lin
Sometimes ugly vegetables taste the best!
Neubecker, Robert. Wow! America! Hyperion Books for Children, 2006.
j E Neu
Check out some of this nation's amazing sights!
Peck, Jan. Way Far Away on a Wild Safari. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Valeria Petrone
j E Pec
Go on an adventure but watch out for the lion!
Peters, Lisa Westberg. We're Rabbits! Harcourt, Inc., 2004.
Illustrated by Jeff Mack
j E Pet
Will the rabbits get stuck with smelly leeks and rutabagas or will they get the carrots they love so much?!
Pfeffer, Wendy. From Seed to Pumpkin. HarperCollins Publishers, 2004.
Illustrated by James Graham Hale
j E Pfe
I did not know that a pumpkin was considered a fruit. Find out more in this informative book!
Pinkwater, Daniel. Dancing Larry. Marshall Cavendish Children, 2006.
Illustrated by Jill Pinkwater
j E Pin
Polar bear ballet!
Prince, April Jones. What Do Wheels Do all Day? Houghton Mifflin Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Giles Laroche
j E Pri
Apparently wheels do a whole lot!
St. Pierre, Stephanie. What the Sea Saw. Peachtree, 2006.
Illustrated by Beverly Doyle
j E Sai
A beautifully illustrated look at the sea and its eco-system.
Stadler, Alexander. Beverly Billingsly Takes the Cake. Gulliver Books/Harcourt Inc., 2005
j E Sta
Can Beverly pull off the "Caramel Candy Castle Cake?"
Stein, David Ezra. Cowboy Ned and Andy. A Paula Wiseman Book/Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
j E Ste
Learn why friendship makes an awesome gift.
Wilson, Karma. Bear's New Friend. Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Jane Chapman
j E Wil
Our friend Bear, from Bear Snores On, is back and finds a friend who likes to fly.
Book and CD:
Drachman, Eric. A FROG Thing. Kidwick Books, 2005.
Illustrated by James Muscarello
j B&CD E Dra
This is a heartwarming tale of a frog who really, really wants to fly. He learns the importance of his own talents when a baby bird falls into the pond. This title is accompanied with the story on a compact disc.
Picture Books:
Bailey, Linda. Stanley's Wild Ride. Kid's Can Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Bill Slavin
j E Bai
What kind of trouble can Stanley get into after his crazy party? Well, for starters, do you think a dog should try skateboarding?!
Bernhard, Durga. In the Fiddle is a Song. Chronicle Books, 2006.
j E Ber
See what is hidden in this inspiring title!
Broach, Elise. Cousin John is Coming! Dial Books for Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Nate Lilly
j E Bro
How will Bean deal with his mean cousin who is on his way to visit?
Carlson, Nancy. First Grade, Here I Come! Viking, 2006.
j E Car
Find out if Henry was ready to tackle his first day of first grade as he tells his mother all about it.
DeGroat, Diane. No More Pencils, No More Books, No More Teacher's Dirty Looks! HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
j E DeG
Is Ms. Byrd going to be really, really, really sad when school lets out for summer?
Garland, Sarah. Eddie's Garden and How to Make Things Grow. Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2004.
j E Gar
Read about Eddie's garden and learn how to make one of your own!
Klise, Kate. Why Do You Cry?: Not a Sob Story. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
Illustrated by M. Sarah Klise
j E Kli
What will Little Rabbit do for a birthday party when he finds out that all of his friends and even his mother still cry sometimes?
LaReau, Kara. Ugly Fish. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Scott Magoon
j E LaR
If you don't want to be lonely don't eat your friends!
Lin, Grace. The Ugly Vegetables. Charlesbridge, 1999.
j E Lin
Sometimes ugly vegetables taste the best!
Neubecker, Robert. Wow! America! Hyperion Books for Children, 2006.
j E Neu
Check out some of this nation's amazing sights!
Peck, Jan. Way Far Away on a Wild Safari. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Valeria Petrone
j E Pec
Go on an adventure but watch out for the lion!
Peters, Lisa Westberg. We're Rabbits! Harcourt, Inc., 2004.
Illustrated by Jeff Mack
j E Pet
Will the rabbits get stuck with smelly leeks and rutabagas or will they get the carrots they love so much?!
Pfeffer, Wendy. From Seed to Pumpkin. HarperCollins Publishers, 2004.
Illustrated by James Graham Hale
j E Pfe
I did not know that a pumpkin was considered a fruit. Find out more in this informative book!
Pinkwater, Daniel. Dancing Larry. Marshall Cavendish Children, 2006.
Illustrated by Jill Pinkwater
j E Pin
Polar bear ballet!
Prince, April Jones. What Do Wheels Do all Day? Houghton Mifflin Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Giles Laroche
j E Pri
Apparently wheels do a whole lot!
St. Pierre, Stephanie. What the Sea Saw. Peachtree, 2006.
Illustrated by Beverly Doyle
j E Sai
A beautifully illustrated look at the sea and its eco-system.
Stadler, Alexander. Beverly Billingsly Takes the Cake. Gulliver Books/Harcourt Inc., 2005
j E Sta
Can Beverly pull off the "Caramel Candy Castle Cake?"
Stein, David Ezra. Cowboy Ned and Andy. A Paula Wiseman Book/Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.
j E Ste
Learn why friendship makes an awesome gift.
Wilson, Karma. Bear's New Friend. Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Jane Chapman
j E Wil
Our friend Bear, from Bear Snores On, is back and finds a friend who likes to fly.
Friday, September 01, 2006
Try some new Non-Fiction!
Just in for September...
Bausaum, Ann. Freedom Riders: John Lewis and Jim Zwerg on the Front Lines of the Civil Rights Movement. National Geographic, 2006.
j 323 Bau
Take some time to read about the courage of diverse young people during the Civil Rights Movement.
Laughlin, Rosemary. The Pullman Strike of 1894. Morgan Reynolds Publishing, 2006.
j 331.89 Lau
Learn about this late 19th century labor movement!
Ichord, Loretta Frances. Pasta, Fried Rice, and Matzoh Balls: Immigrant Cooking in America. Millbrook Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Jan Davey Ellis
j 394.1 Ich
A nice mix of history and recipes you are sure to enjoy!
Caldwell, Michaela. The Girls' Yoga Book. Maple Tree Press, 2005.
j 613.7046 Cal
Find some peace and excellent exercise with this title!
Hoffman, Gretchen. Mononucleosis. Marshall Cavendish, 2006.
j 616.9 Hof
Everything you need to know about the dreaded "kissing disease!"
Hicks, Terry Allan. Allergies. Marshall Cavendish, 2006.
j 616.97 Hic
Discover allergies, their history and how to live with them.
Uderzo, Albert. Asterix and the Falling Sky. Orion, 2005.
j 741.5 Ude
One of Europe's beloved comic characters is back in this worrisome adventure!
Mitchell, Mari Rutz. Creating Clever Castles and Cars from Boxes and other Stuff. Williamson Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Michael Kline
j 745.5 Mit
You can make amazing play spaces from pyramids to vehicles to barns with the helpo of this new book. Do not let your parents throw away that refrigerator box!
Thayer, Ernest L. Casey at the Bat. KCP Poetry, 2006.
Illustrations by Joe Morse
j 811 Tha
Striking illustrations bring this classic poem into the 21st century!
Fitch, Sheree. If I had a Million Onions. Tradewind Books, 2005.
Illustrations by Yayo
j 811.6 Fit
A fine collection of poetry and brightly colored pictures.
Mattern, Joanne. Peyton Manning. Mitchell Lane Publishers, 2007.
j 921 Manning, P.
Read up on the Colts QB before the season starts!
Cunningham, Kevin. Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Union. Morgan Reynolds Publishing, 2006.
j 921 Stalin, J.
Or you can take a look at one of history's most terrifying leaders.
Goldstein, Margaret J. Japanese in America. Lerner Publications Company, 2006.
j 973.0495 Gol
Full of photos and information, including some familiar famous faces, this title explores the history of Japanese-Americans.
Bausaum, Ann. Freedom Riders: John Lewis and Jim Zwerg on the Front Lines of the Civil Rights Movement. National Geographic, 2006.
j 323 Bau
Take some time to read about the courage of diverse young people during the Civil Rights Movement.
Laughlin, Rosemary. The Pullman Strike of 1894. Morgan Reynolds Publishing, 2006.
j 331.89 Lau
Learn about this late 19th century labor movement!
Ichord, Loretta Frances. Pasta, Fried Rice, and Matzoh Balls: Immigrant Cooking in America. Millbrook Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Jan Davey Ellis
j 394.1 Ich
A nice mix of history and recipes you are sure to enjoy!
Caldwell, Michaela. The Girls' Yoga Book. Maple Tree Press, 2005.
j 613.7046 Cal
Find some peace and excellent exercise with this title!
Hoffman, Gretchen. Mononucleosis. Marshall Cavendish, 2006.
j 616.9 Hof
Everything you need to know about the dreaded "kissing disease!"
Hicks, Terry Allan. Allergies. Marshall Cavendish, 2006.
j 616.97 Hic
Discover allergies, their history and how to live with them.
Uderzo, Albert. Asterix and the Falling Sky. Orion, 2005.
j 741.5 Ude
One of Europe's beloved comic characters is back in this worrisome adventure!
Mitchell, Mari Rutz. Creating Clever Castles and Cars from Boxes and other Stuff. Williamson Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Michael Kline
j 745.5 Mit
You can make amazing play spaces from pyramids to vehicles to barns with the helpo of this new book. Do not let your parents throw away that refrigerator box!
Thayer, Ernest L. Casey at the Bat. KCP Poetry, 2006.
Illustrations by Joe Morse
j 811 Tha
Striking illustrations bring this classic poem into the 21st century!
Fitch, Sheree. If I had a Million Onions. Tradewind Books, 2005.
Illustrations by Yayo
j 811.6 Fit
A fine collection of poetry and brightly colored pictures.
Mattern, Joanne. Peyton Manning. Mitchell Lane Publishers, 2007.
j 921 Manning, P.
Read up on the Colts QB before the season starts!
Cunningham, Kevin. Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Union. Morgan Reynolds Publishing, 2006.
j 921 Stalin, J.
Or you can take a look at one of history's most terrifying leaders.
Goldstein, Margaret J. Japanese in America. Lerner Publications Company, 2006.
j 973.0495 Gol
Full of photos and information, including some familiar famous faces, this title explores the history of Japanese-Americans.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Brand New Juvenile Fiction!
Here are some new titles to check out...
DiSalvo, Dyanne. The Sloppy Copy Slipup. Holiday House, 2006.
j FIC DiS
Can Brian manage to finish homework with all the racket going on at home?
Fine, Anne. The Diary of a Killer Cat. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1994.
j FIC Fin
Is Tuffy a fierce feline with an appetite for all small creatures?
Fine, Anne. Notso Hotso. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2001.
j FIC Fin
Meet a dog with a real hairy problem!
Giblin, James Cross. The Boy Who Saved Cleveland. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Michael Dooling
j FIC Gib
Learn about a young man who helped make Cleveland famous.
Gilliland, Judith Heide. Strange Birds. Melanie Kroupa Books/Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
j FIC Gil
Read this title to take an adventure with young Anna, who, instead of a horse of her own, receives devastating news for her eleventh birthday.
Hermes, Patricia. Emma Dilemma and the New Nanny. Marshall Cavendish, 2006.
j FIC Her
Can Emma learn to be responsible? Will the ferret keep escaping? What will become of the newest nanny?
Howe, James. Houndsley and Catina. Candlewick Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay
j FIC How
A nice title for those transitioning from beginning readers to chapter books, Houndsley and Catina is the story of two friends discovering what may and may not be his and her talents.
McKissack, Patricia C. Scraps of Time, 1960: Abby Takes a Stand. Viking, 2005.
Illustrated by Gordon C. James
j FIC McK
This is the first story in the "Scraps of Time" series and deals with the Civil Rights movement in the 1960's as experienced by a ten-year-old African-American girl.
McKissack, Patricia C. Scraps of Time, 1879: Away West. Viking, 2006.
Illustrated by Gordon C. James
j FIC McK
In the second story in this series, young Everett escapes slavery and heads west.
Mead, Alice. Isabella's Above-Ground Pool. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
Illustrated by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
j FIC Mea
Izzy does not like to share! Find out if she changes her ways in this charming title.
Park, Linda Sue. Archer's Quest. Clarion Books, 2006.
j FIC Par
What would you do if an archer fell into your room through the window?!
Roberts, Willo Davis. The One Left Behind. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
j FIC Rob
Can Mandy overcome the loss of her twin and help others who desperately need her?
Weeks, Sarah. Jumping the Scratch. Laura Geringer Books/HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
j FIC Wee
Jamie thinks that things will be somewhat normal after a series of three bad incidents but he must delve deeper to discover the truth behind the "scratch" in his life.
Wright, Betty Ren. Princess for a Week. Holiday House, 2006.
Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers
j FIC Wri
Princess and Roddy go exploring in a supposedly haunted house. What do you think will happen?!
Come on in to the library and read something new today!
DiSalvo, Dyanne. The Sloppy Copy Slipup. Holiday House, 2006.
j FIC DiS
Can Brian manage to finish homework with all the racket going on at home?
Fine, Anne. The Diary of a Killer Cat. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1994.
j FIC Fin
Is Tuffy a fierce feline with an appetite for all small creatures?
Fine, Anne. Notso Hotso. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2001.
j FIC Fin
Meet a dog with a real hairy problem!
Giblin, James Cross. The Boy Who Saved Cleveland. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Michael Dooling
j FIC Gib
Learn about a young man who helped make Cleveland famous.
Gilliland, Judith Heide. Strange Birds. Melanie Kroupa Books/Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
j FIC Gil
Read this title to take an adventure with young Anna, who, instead of a horse of her own, receives devastating news for her eleventh birthday.
Hermes, Patricia. Emma Dilemma and the New Nanny. Marshall Cavendish, 2006.
j FIC Her
Can Emma learn to be responsible? Will the ferret keep escaping? What will become of the newest nanny?
Howe, James. Houndsley and Catina. Candlewick Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay
j FIC How
A nice title for those transitioning from beginning readers to chapter books, Houndsley and Catina is the story of two friends discovering what may and may not be his and her talents.
McKissack, Patricia C. Scraps of Time, 1960: Abby Takes a Stand. Viking, 2005.
Illustrated by Gordon C. James
j FIC McK
This is the first story in the "Scraps of Time" series and deals with the Civil Rights movement in the 1960's as experienced by a ten-year-old African-American girl.
McKissack, Patricia C. Scraps of Time, 1879: Away West. Viking, 2006.
Illustrated by Gordon C. James
j FIC McK
In the second story in this series, young Everett escapes slavery and heads west.
Mead, Alice. Isabella's Above-Ground Pool. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
Illustrated by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
j FIC Mea
Izzy does not like to share! Find out if she changes her ways in this charming title.
Park, Linda Sue. Archer's Quest. Clarion Books, 2006.
j FIC Par
What would you do if an archer fell into your room through the window?!
Roberts, Willo Davis. The One Left Behind. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
j FIC Rob
Can Mandy overcome the loss of her twin and help others who desperately need her?
Weeks, Sarah. Jumping the Scratch. Laura Geringer Books/HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
j FIC Wee
Jamie thinks that things will be somewhat normal after a series of three bad incidents but he must delve deeper to discover the truth behind the "scratch" in his life.
Wright, Betty Ren. Princess for a Week. Holiday House, 2006.
Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers
j FIC Wri
Princess and Roddy go exploring in a supposedly haunted house. What do you think will happen?!
Come on in to the library and read something new today!
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Loads of Children's Literature arrives...
See what happens when you to stay tuned to this space?! :)
We have a whole bunch of new picture books for kids!
Picture Books (J 468/Spanish):
Elya, Susan Middleton. Bebe Goes Shopping. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Steven Salerno
J 468 Ely
Baby finds plenty of mischief in the supermercado!
Weeks, Sarah. Counting Ovejas. Atheneum Books For Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by David Diaz
J 468 Wee
When you count sheep are they different colors?!
Picture Books (J E):
Anderson, Peggy Perry. Chuck's Truck. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
J E And
What will happen to Chuck's Truck when all the farm animals, including horses and goats, hitch a ride with Chuck to town?
Becker, Suzy. Manny's Cows: The Niagara Falls Tale. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
J E Bec
Perhaps taking 500 cows to Niagara Falls is not such a great idea!
Bluemle, Elizabeth. My Father the Dog. Candlewick Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Randy Cecil
J E Blu
Hmmmm...is Dad really a dog in disguise? Consider the clues in this cute title.
Briant, Ed. A Day at the Beach. Greenwillow Books, 2006.
J E Bri
Dad takes Baxter and Alice to the beach several times in one day!
Bunting, Eve. One Green Apple. Clarion Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Ted Lewin
J E Bun
Farah's special apple and her classmates help her begin to feel more comfortable in a new country.
Chodos-Irvine, Margaret. Best Best Friends. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
J E Cho
Can best best friends survive birthday cake and a crown?
Clements, Andrew. Slippers Loves to Run. Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Janie Bynum
J E Cle
Find out what happens when Slippers discovers a puppy-sized opening by the front gate!
Conway, David. The Most Important Gift of All. Gingham Dog Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Karin Littlewood
J E Con
Ama discovers the most wonderful gift she can give her new baby brother.
Cook, Stephen. Day Out with Daddy. Walker & Company, 2006.
J E Coo
Lots of fun to be had with Daddy when Mommy goes on a trip!
Cowley, Joy. The Video Shop Sparrow. Boyds Mills Press, 1999.
Illustrated by Gavin Bishop
J E Cow
Can George and Harry rescue the sparrow before it is too late?
Davies, Jacqueline. The Night is Singing. Dial Books For Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Kyrsten Brooker
J E Dav
The night is full of lullabies!
Donaldson, Julia. One Ted Falls Out of Bed. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Anna Currey
J E Don
How will the teddy bear get back into bed where he belongs?
Falconer, Ian. Olivia Forms a Band. Atheneum Books For Young Readers, 2006.
J E Fal
Olivia is back and staunchly believes that a fireworks display needs a band! Can Olivia be a one pig band? Find out in this amusing title.
Faller, Regis. The Adventures of Polo. Roaring Brook Press, 2002.
J E Fal
The pictures tell the story of Polo's wacky adventures!
Fitzpatrick, Mary-Louise. I Am I. Roaring Brook Press, 2006.
J E Fit
A unique take on what comes of hatred and fighting.
Fowles, Shelley. Climbing Rosa. Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2006.
J E Fow
In this Cinderella-esque tale, a contest is held for climbing a very, very, very tall tree and the prize is marriage to the prince.
Frazier, Craig. Stanley Goes for a Drive. Chronicle Books, 2004.
J E Fra
Something strange happens when Stanley takes a spin in his truck.
Frazier, Craig. Stanley Goes Fishing. Chronicle Books, 2006.
J E Fra
In the most recent Stanley installment, he catches fish from an unexpected place.
Frazier, Craig. Stanley Mows the Lawn. Chronicle Books, 2005.
J E Fra
Stanley mows the lawn in such a manner that both he and Hank the snake are happy!
Gall, Chris. Dear Fish. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
J E Gal
Think before you invite fish to visit!
Garland, Michael. Miss Smith Reads Again! Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
J E Gar
Miss Smith's class has an adventure of Jurassic proportions in this follow-up to Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook.
Gershator, Phillis and David. Summer is Summer. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall
J E Ger
Get caught up in the last days of the season with the summertime things in this title.
Goode, Diane. Most Perfect Spot. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
J E Goo
Sometimes the best place for a picnic is where you least expect to find it.
Grant, Karima. Sofie and the City. Boyds Mills Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Janet Montecalvo
J E Gra
Sofie must find a way to make the bustling city pretty!
Graves, Keith. The Unexpectedly Bad Hair of Barcelona Smith. Philomel Books, 2006.
J E Gra
Barcelona Smith's hair forces him to stop and smell the roses amongst other things!
Gray, Rita. Easy Street. Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Mary Bono
J E Gra
See how a street is made in this very cool book.
Griessman, Annette. Like a Hundred Drums. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Julie Monks
J E Gri
How can you tell if a thunderstorm is on its way?
Hanson, Warren. Grandpa Has a Great Big Face. Laura Geringer Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Mark Elliott
J E Han
This is a lovely story about a young boy and his grandpa.
Herbauts, Anne. Prince Silencio. Enchanted Lion Books, 2006.
Translated by Claudia Zoe Bedrick
J E Her
What fun is being quiet all the time?!
Ives, Penny. Rabbit Pie. Viking, 2006.
J E Ive
A how-to book on getting six young rabbits to bed!
Jabar, Cynthia. Wow! It Sure is Good to be You! Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
J E Jab
This is an uplifting title for girls to let them know how important they are no matter what!
Jenkins, Steve and Robin Page. Move! Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
J E Jen
Do you move like a jacana? A polar bear? A gibbon? A snake?
Kanevsky, Polly. Sleepy Boy. Atheneum Books For Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Stephanie Anderson
J E Kan
It is time for bed and with the help of the lions from the day's trip to the zoo a sleepy boy drifts off to dreamland.
Krishnaswami, Uma. Monsoon. Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 2003.
Illustrated by Jamel Akib
J E Kri
Everyone awaits the refreshing rains of the monsoon in this story.
Lund, Deb. All Aboard the Dinotrain. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Howard Fine
J E Lun
Trains may not be the best possible transportation for dinosaurs.
McAllister, Angela and Sophie Fatus. Just Like Sisters. Atheneum Books For Young Readers, 2006.
J E McA
See if you think Nancy and Ally could be mistaken for sisters in this heartwarming tale.
Machalek, Jan. Eva's Summer Vacation: A Story of the Czech Republic. Soundprints, 1999.
J E Mac
Discover the Czech Republic through the eyes of young Eva.
MacLachlan, Patricia and Emily MacLachlan Charest. Once I Ate a Pie. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Katy Schneider
J E Mac
A book for dog-lovers of all ages!
Mahy, Margaret. Down the Back of the Chair. Clarion Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Polly Dunbar
J E Mah
You never know what is hiding under your chair cushions. Maybe two elephants drinking tea?
Meddaugh, Susan. Just Teenie. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
J E Med
Teenie thinks the "whole world doesn't fit" until she befriends an intriguing plant.
Mortensen, Denise Dowling. Ohio Thunder. Clarion Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Kate Kiesler
J E Mor
Experience a Mid-Western thunderstorm!
Murphy, Yannick. Ahwoooooooo! Clarion Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Claudio Munoz
J E Mur
Little wolf wants to learn how to howl but he cannot learn from the owl or the frog!
Murray, Marjorie Dennis. Hippo Goes Bananas! Marshall Cavendish Children, 2006.
Illustrated by Kevin O'Malley
J E Mur
What could possibly cause Hippo to go bananas?!
Napoli, Donna Jo and Eva Furrow. Bobby the Bold. Dial Books For Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Ard Hoyt
J E Nap
Bobby is not a chimp. Bobby is a bonobo. Go for a wild adventure in this story with a bold bonobo, indeed.
Olson-Brown, Ellen. Hush Little Digger. Tricycle Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Lee White
J E Ols
A masculine spin on a familiar lullaby.
Page, Gail. How to be a Good Dog. Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2006.
J E Pag
Bobo has issues with being "good." Can Cat help?!
Park, Linda Sue. Bee-bim Bop! Clarion Books, 2005.
Illustrated by Ho Baek Lee
J E Par
Just reading this story makes me hungry for bee-bim bop!
Prince, Joshua. I Saw an Ant on the Railroad Track. Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Macky Pamintuan
J E Pri
Good thing for the eastbound ant that the switchman notices the westbound train!
Raschka, Chris. Five for a Little One. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
J E Ras
Learn about your five senses with the help of an irresistably cute bunny.
Rosenthal, Amy Krouse. Cookies: Bite Size Life Lessons. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Jane Dyer
J E Ros
What better way to learn lessons about courage, honesty, respect and other virtues than with cookies!
Rosenthal, Amy Krouse. Little Pea. Chronicle Books, 2005.
Illustrated by Jen Corace
J E Ros
Little Pea hates candy! But find out what he loves for dessert in this charming story.
Ruzzier, Sergio. The Room of Wonders. Frances Foster Books, 2006.
J E Ruz
Pius the Packrat regrets parting with his pebble.
Schwartz, Amy and Leonard S. Marcus. Oscar: The Big Adventure of a Little Sock Monkey. Katherine Tegen Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Amy Schwartz
J E Sch
A sock monkey must help his owner win a pet show!
Seibold, J. Otto. The Fuchsia is Now. Orchard Books, 2006.
J E Sei
A fuchsia girls finds a fairy who makes her some funky friends!
Slater, Dashka. Baby Shoes. Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Hiroe Nakata
J E Sla
Can mama keep up with baby and shoes that "go, go, go?!"
Smee, Nicola. Clip-Clop. Boxer Books, 2006.
J E Sme
Mr. Horse takes the farm animals for an exciting ride!
Stock, Catherine. Gugu's House. Clarion Books, 2001.
J E Sto
Learn about African art in this story, set in Zimbabwe.
Stuve-Bodeen, Stephanie. Elizabeti's School. Lee & Low Books Inc., 2002.
Illustrated by Christy Hale
J E Stu
Join Elizabeti as she goes to school for the first time!
Uegaki, Chieri. Suki's Kimono. Kids Can Press, 2003.
Illustrated by Stephanie Jorisch
J E Ueg
Suki wears her kimono to her first day of school and receives an array of responses.
Wargin, Kathy-Jo. A Mother's Wish. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Irena Roman
J E War
A beautiful butterfly-filled story.
Wellington, Monica. Pizza at Sally's. Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
J E Wel
See how Sally makes a pizza!
Wells, Rosemary. Max's ABC. Viking, 2006.
J E Wel
Max is having a few troubles with ants in this alphabet story!
Wheeler, Lisa. Castaway Cats. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Ponder Goembel
J E Whe
Fifteen cats are involved in this tale of feline woe.
Wilson, Karma. Animal Strike at the Zoo. It's True! HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Margaret Spengler
J E Wil
What to do when animals strike at the zoo!
Winter, Jeanette. September Roses. Frances Foster Books, 2004.
J E Win
A poignant memoir of the author's experience at the World Trade Center days after 9/11/01.
Yolen, Jane. Dimity Duck. Philomel Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Sebastien Braun
J E Yol
A day in the life of a cute little duck.
We have a whole bunch of new picture books for kids!
Picture Books (J 468/Spanish):
Elya, Susan Middleton. Bebe Goes Shopping. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Steven Salerno
J 468 Ely
Baby finds plenty of mischief in the supermercado!
Weeks, Sarah. Counting Ovejas. Atheneum Books For Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by David Diaz
J 468 Wee
When you count sheep are they different colors?!
Picture Books (J E):
Anderson, Peggy Perry. Chuck's Truck. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
J E And
What will happen to Chuck's Truck when all the farm animals, including horses and goats, hitch a ride with Chuck to town?
Becker, Suzy. Manny's Cows: The Niagara Falls Tale. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
J E Bec
Perhaps taking 500 cows to Niagara Falls is not such a great idea!
Bluemle, Elizabeth. My Father the Dog. Candlewick Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Randy Cecil
J E Blu
Hmmmm...is Dad really a dog in disguise? Consider the clues in this cute title.
Briant, Ed. A Day at the Beach. Greenwillow Books, 2006.
J E Bri
Dad takes Baxter and Alice to the beach several times in one day!
Bunting, Eve. One Green Apple. Clarion Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Ted Lewin
J E Bun
Farah's special apple and her classmates help her begin to feel more comfortable in a new country.
Chodos-Irvine, Margaret. Best Best Friends. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
J E Cho
Can best best friends survive birthday cake and a crown?
Clements, Andrew. Slippers Loves to Run. Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Janie Bynum
J E Cle
Find out what happens when Slippers discovers a puppy-sized opening by the front gate!
Conway, David. The Most Important Gift of All. Gingham Dog Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Karin Littlewood
J E Con
Ama discovers the most wonderful gift she can give her new baby brother.
Cook, Stephen. Day Out with Daddy. Walker & Company, 2006.
J E Coo
Lots of fun to be had with Daddy when Mommy goes on a trip!
Cowley, Joy. The Video Shop Sparrow. Boyds Mills Press, 1999.
Illustrated by Gavin Bishop
J E Cow
Can George and Harry rescue the sparrow before it is too late?
Davies, Jacqueline. The Night is Singing. Dial Books For Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Kyrsten Brooker
J E Dav
The night is full of lullabies!
Donaldson, Julia. One Ted Falls Out of Bed. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Anna Currey
J E Don
How will the teddy bear get back into bed where he belongs?
Falconer, Ian. Olivia Forms a Band. Atheneum Books For Young Readers, 2006.
J E Fal
Olivia is back and staunchly believes that a fireworks display needs a band! Can Olivia be a one pig band? Find out in this amusing title.
Faller, Regis. The Adventures of Polo. Roaring Brook Press, 2002.
J E Fal
The pictures tell the story of Polo's wacky adventures!
Fitzpatrick, Mary-Louise. I Am I. Roaring Brook Press, 2006.
J E Fit
A unique take on what comes of hatred and fighting.
Fowles, Shelley. Climbing Rosa. Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2006.
J E Fow
In this Cinderella-esque tale, a contest is held for climbing a very, very, very tall tree and the prize is marriage to the prince.
Frazier, Craig. Stanley Goes for a Drive. Chronicle Books, 2004.
J E Fra
Something strange happens when Stanley takes a spin in his truck.
Frazier, Craig. Stanley Goes Fishing. Chronicle Books, 2006.
J E Fra
In the most recent Stanley installment, he catches fish from an unexpected place.
Frazier, Craig. Stanley Mows the Lawn. Chronicle Books, 2005.
J E Fra
Stanley mows the lawn in such a manner that both he and Hank the snake are happy!
Gall, Chris. Dear Fish. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
J E Gal
Think before you invite fish to visit!
Garland, Michael. Miss Smith Reads Again! Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
J E Gar
Miss Smith's class has an adventure of Jurassic proportions in this follow-up to Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook.
Gershator, Phillis and David. Summer is Summer. Henry Holt and Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall
J E Ger
Get caught up in the last days of the season with the summertime things in this title.
Goode, Diane. Most Perfect Spot. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
J E Goo
Sometimes the best place for a picnic is where you least expect to find it.
Grant, Karima. Sofie and the City. Boyds Mills Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Janet Montecalvo
J E Gra
Sofie must find a way to make the bustling city pretty!
Graves, Keith. The Unexpectedly Bad Hair of Barcelona Smith. Philomel Books, 2006.
J E Gra
Barcelona Smith's hair forces him to stop and smell the roses amongst other things!
Gray, Rita. Easy Street. Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Mary Bono
J E Gra
See how a street is made in this very cool book.
Griessman, Annette. Like a Hundred Drums. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Julie Monks
J E Gri
How can you tell if a thunderstorm is on its way?
Hanson, Warren. Grandpa Has a Great Big Face. Laura Geringer Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Mark Elliott
J E Han
This is a lovely story about a young boy and his grandpa.
Herbauts, Anne. Prince Silencio. Enchanted Lion Books, 2006.
Translated by Claudia Zoe Bedrick
J E Her
What fun is being quiet all the time?!
Ives, Penny. Rabbit Pie. Viking, 2006.
J E Ive
A how-to book on getting six young rabbits to bed!
Jabar, Cynthia. Wow! It Sure is Good to be You! Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
J E Jab
This is an uplifting title for girls to let them know how important they are no matter what!
Jenkins, Steve and Robin Page. Move! Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
J E Jen
Do you move like a jacana? A polar bear? A gibbon? A snake?
Kanevsky, Polly. Sleepy Boy. Atheneum Books For Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Stephanie Anderson
J E Kan
It is time for bed and with the help of the lions from the day's trip to the zoo a sleepy boy drifts off to dreamland.
Krishnaswami, Uma. Monsoon. Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 2003.
Illustrated by Jamel Akib
J E Kri
Everyone awaits the refreshing rains of the monsoon in this story.
Lund, Deb. All Aboard the Dinotrain. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Howard Fine
J E Lun
Trains may not be the best possible transportation for dinosaurs.
McAllister, Angela and Sophie Fatus. Just Like Sisters. Atheneum Books For Young Readers, 2006.
J E McA
See if you think Nancy and Ally could be mistaken for sisters in this heartwarming tale.
Machalek, Jan. Eva's Summer Vacation: A Story of the Czech Republic. Soundprints, 1999.
J E Mac
Discover the Czech Republic through the eyes of young Eva.
MacLachlan, Patricia and Emily MacLachlan Charest. Once I Ate a Pie. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Katy Schneider
J E Mac
A book for dog-lovers of all ages!
Mahy, Margaret. Down the Back of the Chair. Clarion Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Polly Dunbar
J E Mah
You never know what is hiding under your chair cushions. Maybe two elephants drinking tea?
Meddaugh, Susan. Just Teenie. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
J E Med
Teenie thinks the "whole world doesn't fit" until she befriends an intriguing plant.
Mortensen, Denise Dowling. Ohio Thunder. Clarion Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Kate Kiesler
J E Mor
Experience a Mid-Western thunderstorm!
Murphy, Yannick. Ahwoooooooo! Clarion Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Claudio Munoz
J E Mur
Little wolf wants to learn how to howl but he cannot learn from the owl or the frog!
Murray, Marjorie Dennis. Hippo Goes Bananas! Marshall Cavendish Children, 2006.
Illustrated by Kevin O'Malley
J E Mur
What could possibly cause Hippo to go bananas?!
Napoli, Donna Jo and Eva Furrow. Bobby the Bold. Dial Books For Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Ard Hoyt
J E Nap
Bobby is not a chimp. Bobby is a bonobo. Go for a wild adventure in this story with a bold bonobo, indeed.
Olson-Brown, Ellen. Hush Little Digger. Tricycle Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Lee White
J E Ols
A masculine spin on a familiar lullaby.
Page, Gail. How to be a Good Dog. Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2006.
J E Pag
Bobo has issues with being "good." Can Cat help?!
Park, Linda Sue. Bee-bim Bop! Clarion Books, 2005.
Illustrated by Ho Baek Lee
J E Par
Just reading this story makes me hungry for bee-bim bop!
Prince, Joshua. I Saw an Ant on the Railroad Track. Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Macky Pamintuan
J E Pri
Good thing for the eastbound ant that the switchman notices the westbound train!
Raschka, Chris. Five for a Little One. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
J E Ras
Learn about your five senses with the help of an irresistably cute bunny.
Rosenthal, Amy Krouse. Cookies: Bite Size Life Lessons. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Jane Dyer
J E Ros
What better way to learn lessons about courage, honesty, respect and other virtues than with cookies!
Rosenthal, Amy Krouse. Little Pea. Chronicle Books, 2005.
Illustrated by Jen Corace
J E Ros
Little Pea hates candy! But find out what he loves for dessert in this charming story.
Ruzzier, Sergio. The Room of Wonders. Frances Foster Books, 2006.
J E Ruz
Pius the Packrat regrets parting with his pebble.
Schwartz, Amy and Leonard S. Marcus. Oscar: The Big Adventure of a Little Sock Monkey. Katherine Tegen Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Amy Schwartz
J E Sch
A sock monkey must help his owner win a pet show!
Seibold, J. Otto. The Fuchsia is Now. Orchard Books, 2006.
J E Sei
A fuchsia girls finds a fairy who makes her some funky friends!
Slater, Dashka. Baby Shoes. Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Hiroe Nakata
J E Sla
Can mama keep up with baby and shoes that "go, go, go?!"
Smee, Nicola. Clip-Clop. Boxer Books, 2006.
J E Sme
Mr. Horse takes the farm animals for an exciting ride!
Stock, Catherine. Gugu's House. Clarion Books, 2001.
J E Sto
Learn about African art in this story, set in Zimbabwe.
Stuve-Bodeen, Stephanie. Elizabeti's School. Lee & Low Books Inc., 2002.
Illustrated by Christy Hale
J E Stu
Join Elizabeti as she goes to school for the first time!
Uegaki, Chieri. Suki's Kimono. Kids Can Press, 2003.
Illustrated by Stephanie Jorisch
J E Ueg
Suki wears her kimono to her first day of school and receives an array of responses.
Wargin, Kathy-Jo. A Mother's Wish. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Irena Roman
J E War
A beautiful butterfly-filled story.
Wellington, Monica. Pizza at Sally's. Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
J E Wel
See how Sally makes a pizza!
Wells, Rosemary. Max's ABC. Viking, 2006.
J E Wel
Max is having a few troubles with ants in this alphabet story!
Wheeler, Lisa. Castaway Cats. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006.
Illustrated by Ponder Goembel
J E Whe
Fifteen cats are involved in this tale of feline woe.
Wilson, Karma. Animal Strike at the Zoo. It's True! HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Illustrated by Margaret Spengler
J E Wil
What to do when animals strike at the zoo!
Winter, Jeanette. September Roses. Frances Foster Books, 2004.
J E Win
A poignant memoir of the author's experience at the World Trade Center days after 9/11/01.
Yolen, Jane. Dimity Duck. Philomel Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Sebastien Braun
J E Yol
A day in the life of a cute little duck.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
New Juvenile Books!
Picture Books or J E
Abramson, Beverley. Off We Go! Tundra Books, 2006.
J E Abr
Lots of ways to move and rhyme!
Bowen, Anne. The Great Math Tattle Battle. Albert Whitman and Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Jaime Zollars
J E Bow
Who will win: Emma Jean or Harley Harrison?!
Brown, Ruth. Ten Seeds. Alfred A. Knopf, 2001.
J E Bro
Amazing things happen when you plant seeds!
Freeman, Don. Dandelion. Puffin Books, 1977 (originally Viking Press, 1964).
J E Fre
Sometimes it is best to be yourself, even if you are a lion!
McElmurry, Jill. I'm Not a Baby! Schwartz & Wade Books, 2006.
J E McE
When will everyone realize that Leo is, indeed, not a baby?!
Juvenile Beginner Books
Bauer, Marion Dane. Wonders of America: Niagara Falls. Ready -to-Read/Aladdin, 2006.
Illustrated by John Wallace
J Beg Bau
Learn about North America's first tourist attraction!
Bunting, Eve. My Robot. Green Light Readers/Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Dagmar Fehlau
J Beg Bun
Find out the best thing Cecil the Robot can do and make robot puppets!
Freeman, Martha. Mrs. Wow Never Wanted a Cow. Beginner Books/Random House, 2006.
Illustrated by Steven Salerno
J Beg Fre
What are cows good for if they cannot do chores?
Medearis, Angela Shelf. On the Way to the Pond. Green Light Readers/Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Lorinda Bryan Cauley
J Beg Med
Will Tess and Herbert ever make it to their picnic?
Schulte, Mary. Who Do I Look Like? Children's Press/Scholastic, 2006.
Illustrated by Maryn Roos
J Beg Sch
Which of your family members do you look like?
Taylor-Butler, Christine. Who Needs Friends? Children's Press/Scholastic, 2006.
Illustrated by Susan Havice
J Beg Tay
What to do if all of your friends forget your birthday.
Stay tuned to this blog for more new titles coming soon!
Abramson, Beverley. Off We Go! Tundra Books, 2006.
J E Abr
Lots of ways to move and rhyme!
Bowen, Anne. The Great Math Tattle Battle. Albert Whitman and Company, 2006.
Illustrated by Jaime Zollars
J E Bow
Who will win: Emma Jean or Harley Harrison?!
Brown, Ruth. Ten Seeds. Alfred A. Knopf, 2001.
J E Bro
Amazing things happen when you plant seeds!
Freeman, Don. Dandelion. Puffin Books, 1977 (originally Viking Press, 1964).
J E Fre
Sometimes it is best to be yourself, even if you are a lion!
McElmurry, Jill. I'm Not a Baby! Schwartz & Wade Books, 2006.
J E McE
When will everyone realize that Leo is, indeed, not a baby?!
Juvenile Beginner Books
Bauer, Marion Dane. Wonders of America: Niagara Falls. Ready -to-Read/Aladdin, 2006.
Illustrated by John Wallace
J Beg Bau
Learn about North America's first tourist attraction!
Bunting, Eve. My Robot. Green Light Readers/Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Dagmar Fehlau
J Beg Bun
Find out the best thing Cecil the Robot can do and make robot puppets!
Freeman, Martha. Mrs. Wow Never Wanted a Cow. Beginner Books/Random House, 2006.
Illustrated by Steven Salerno
J Beg Fre
What are cows good for if they cannot do chores?
Medearis, Angela Shelf. On the Way to the Pond. Green Light Readers/Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Lorinda Bryan Cauley
J Beg Med
Will Tess and Herbert ever make it to their picnic?
Schulte, Mary. Who Do I Look Like? Children's Press/Scholastic, 2006.
Illustrated by Maryn Roos
J Beg Sch
Which of your family members do you look like?
Taylor-Butler, Christine. Who Needs Friends? Children's Press/Scholastic, 2006.
Illustrated by Susan Havice
J Beg Tay
What to do if all of your friends forget your birthday.
Stay tuned to this blog for more new titles coming soon!
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
For Your Listening...
A few new albums (cd) for kids:
Lap, Raimond. Lovely Baby Magic: No. 1. Lovely Baby Music.
j CD 781.582 Lap 1
Lap, Raimond. Lovely Baby Magic: No. 2. Lovely Baby Music.
j CD 781.582 Lap 2
Stimulate your baby's brains with some magical melodies!
Roberts, Justin. Meltdown! BMI, 2006.
j CD 781.62 Rob
As seen on the "Today Show" earlier this week!
Lap, Raimond. Lovely Baby Magic: No. 1. Lovely Baby Music.
j CD 781.582 Lap 1
Lap, Raimond. Lovely Baby Magic: No. 2. Lovely Baby Music.
j CD 781.582 Lap 2
Stimulate your baby's brains with some magical melodies!
Roberts, Justin. Meltdown! BMI, 2006.
j CD 781.62 Rob
As seen on the "Today Show" earlier this week!
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
A few new juvenile books...
Anderson, Sara. A Day at the Market. Handprint Books, 2006.
J E And
Discover all that awaits the senses at Pike's Place Market in Seattle in this creative title!
Milgrim, David. Young MacDonald. Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
J E Mil
Young MacDonald is an inventor who creates things like Shicken and Deese all set to a familiar tune!
Sierra, Judy. Thelonius Monster's Sky-High Fly Pie. Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.
J E Sie
Illustrations by Edward Koren
You will read about flies, pastry, monsters, manure and more in this "revolting rhyme."
And a new fiction title:
Greenburg, J.C. Andrew Lost With the Bats. Random House, 2006.
J FIC Gre
#14 in the series wherein Andrew, Judy and Thudd are now as small as insects!
More titles to come in the very near future!
J E And
Discover all that awaits the senses at Pike's Place Market in Seattle in this creative title!
Milgrim, David. Young MacDonald. Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
J E Mil
Young MacDonald is an inventor who creates things like Shicken and Deese all set to a familiar tune!
Sierra, Judy. Thelonius Monster's Sky-High Fly Pie. Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.
J E Sie
Illustrations by Edward Koren
You will read about flies, pastry, monsters, manure and more in this "revolting rhyme."
And a new fiction title:
Greenburg, J.C. Andrew Lost With the Bats. Random House, 2006.
J FIC Gre
#14 in the series wherein Andrew, Judy and Thudd are now as small as insects!
More titles to come in the very near future!
Monday, July 31, 2006
Some new fiction reads for kids...
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!
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!
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!
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