By Suzanne Collins
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
The Hunger Games (Kindle Edition)
By Suzanne Collins
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One True Bear (Hardcover)
By Ted Dewan
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In the tradition of The Velveteen Rabbit, with adorable classic art, comes the story of Darcy Brewster, one brave teddy-bear cub, who accepts a real challenge—to be a true friend to Damian, a boy who has a long history of destroying his toys. Ready, willing, and able to love and comfort Damian, even if it means putting his own fur on the line, Darcy manages to capture Damian’s heart and imagination, as well as that of any reader.
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By David Wood
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Meet a hero, a wise old grandmother, and the most gruesome, grotesque gang of witches imaginable!This Roald Dahl classic tells the scary, funny and imaginative tale of a seven-year-old boy who has a run-in with some real-life witches! "In fairy tales witches always wear silly black hats and black cloaks and they ride on broomsticks. But this is not a fairy tale. This is about REAL WITCHES. REAL WITCHES dress in ordinary clothes and look very much like ordinary women. They live in ordinary houses and they work in ordinary jobs. That is why they are so hard to catch." Witches, as our hero learns, hate children. With the help of a friend and his somewhat-magical grandmother, our hero tries to expose the witches before they dispose of him. Ages 7-12. Read more
God's Best Promises for Kids (Hardcover)
By Mack Thomas
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More fun! More stories! More reasons to “Praise the Lord!” Your child will learn all about God’s wonderful promises in this delightful new storybook from the creators of The Praise Bible. A top seller since its release in 1998, The Praise Bible has helped countless children learn to lift their hearts and voices in praise to the Lord. Following in that tradition, God’s Best Promises for Kids–perfect for use with The Praise Bible or on its own–will help children practice the habit of joyful praise by teaching about His incredible promises.
Since children take promises so very seriously, there is no better way to teach them God’s love than to show them the wonderful promises the Lord has made for them! To this end, God’s Best Promises for Kids presents seven contemporary stories to bring to life such comforting promises from God as: to forgive and save us, to always be with us, to take good care of us, to teach us right from wrong, to protect us, to never send another great flood (His “rainbow promise”), and to someday come and take us home with Him. Through story after story, children will come to trust that, though people sometimes fail, God will always keep his word. Read more
America's Black Founders: Revolutionary Heroes & Early Leaders with 21 Activities (For Kids series) (Paperback)
By Nancy I. Sanders
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History books are replete with heroic stories of Washington, Jefferson, and Adams, but what of Allen, Russwurm, and Hawley? America’s Black Founders celebrates the lesser known but significant lives and contributions of our nation’s early African American leaders. Many know that the Revolutionary War’s first martyr, Crispus Attucks, a dockworker of African descent, was killed at the Boston Massacre. But far fewer know that the final conflict of the war, the Battle of Yorktown, was hastened to a conclusion by James Armistead Lafayette, a slave and spy who reported the battle plans of General Cornwallis to George Washington. Author Nancy Sanders weaves the histories of dozens of men and women—soldiers, sailors, ministers, poets, merchants, doctors, and other community leaders—who have earned proper recognition among the founders of the United States of America. To get a better sense of what these individuals accomplished and the times in which they lived, readers will celebrate Constitution Day, cook colonial foods, publish a newspaper, petition their government, and more. This valuable resource also includes a time line of significant events, a list of historic sites to visit or explore online, and Web resources for further study. Read more
Amy Goes Gluten-free: a Young Person's Guide to Celiac Disease (Unknown Binding)
By Hilarie Staton
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"Amy Goes Gluten-Free" is a comic book designed to help children navigate the diagnosis of celiac disease. Packed with pages of colorful pictures, nutrition information and activities. "Amy Goes Gluten-Free" is a fun and useful tool for new and veteran celiac patients alike! Read more
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Old Bones: The Wonder Horse (Paperback)
By Mildred Mastin Pace
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Old Bones was his name -- a funny nickname he was given as a skinny little foal. But the ugly little foal grew up to be one of the greatest of horses. He came out of nowhere to win the most important races of the year and ran a hundred other races before he was done. Many people think he was the smartest horse that ever ran in America. "Almost as smart as a human," they said. Here is the story of Old Bones -- the true and thrilling story of a wonder horse. Read more
The Trouble With Babies (Hardcover)
By Martha Freeman
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Nine-year-old Holly tries to adjust to a new home with a neighbor who has just invented a de-yukkification device. Read more
Stop The Slaughter (Paperback)
By Cathee Roehrig
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A collection of humorous poems for the Halloween holiday season with cartoon illustrations that provide a fun time for all. Read more
The Gold Cadillac (Paperback)
By Mildred D. Taylor
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Lois and Wilma are proud of their father's brand-new gold Cadillac, and excited that the family will be driving it all the way from Ohio to Mississippi. But as they travel deeper into the rural South, there are no admiring glances for the shiny new car--only suspicion and anger for the black man behind the wheel. For the first time in their lives, Lois and her sister know what it's like to feel scared because of the color of their skin. A personal, poignant look at a black child's first experience with institutional racism. --The New York Times/ Read more
Black Beauty (Mass Market Paperback)
By Lucy Kemp Welch
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As a young horse, Black Beauty is well-loved and happy. But when his owner is forced to sell him, his life changes drastically. He has many new owners--some of them cruel and some of them kind. All he needs is someone to love him again...Whether pulling an elegant carriage or a ramshackle cab, Black Beauty tries to live as best he can. This is his amazing story, told as only he could tell it."A horse is a horse of course unless of course the horse is Black Beauty. Animal-loving children have been devoted to Black Beauty throughout this century, and no doubt will continue through the next. Although Anna Sewell's classic paints a clear picture of turn-of-the-century London, its message is universal and timeless: animals will serve humans well if they are treated with consideration and kindness.
Black Beauty tells the story of the horse's own long and varied life, from a well-born colt in a pleasant meadow to an elegant carriage horse for a gentleman to a painfully overworked cab horse. Throughout, Sewell rails--in a gentle, 19th-century way--against animal maltreatment. Young readers will follow Black Beauty's fortunes, good and bad, with gentle masters as well as cruel. Children can easily make the leap from horse-human relationships to human-human relationships, and begin to understand how their own consideration of others may be a benefit to all. (Ages 9 to 12)" Read more
National Velvet (Book and Charm) (Paperback)
By Enid Bagnold
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The timeless story of spirited Velvet Brown and her beloved horse has thrilled generations of readers. And now the republication of this classic story in a fresh, up-to-date package will charm confirmed fans while captivating new ones. Fourteen-year-old Velvet is determined to turn her untamed horse into a champion and personally ride him to victory in the world's greatest steeplechase, the Grand National. Read more
Monday, March 29, 2010
Animalese (Hardcover)
By Ram Ramakrishnan
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Deep within a remote forest in Central India, a village finds itself in disorder. As the humans and animals experience its ill effects, debris from a passing comet falls into the village lake, infusing its waters with a mysterious power that enables those who drink from it to communicate with other life forms. Deciding to exploit this ability to set matters right within the village, the animals, along with the assistance of a village girl named Vennela, focus their efforts on the principal architect of their woes: local abattoir owner Ganju Hindolba. Can Vennela and the animals possibly win against the likes of a shady business owner? "A story that methodically yet delightfully shatters the egotistic human notions of superiority over all other beings and the assumption that they are a force independent of Nature...the style and language of Animalese will surely appeal to readers of all ages." - C.V. Chandrasekhar, Retd., Head and Dean of the Faculty of Performing Arts of M S University of Baroda "Animalese takes a peek into the lives of other life forms with which we share the bounties of this earth and opens our eyes to issues that humans find convenient to ignore. An ideal story to champion the cause of animal rights." - Anita B.Shah, Former Secretary, International Committee for Museology (ICOFOM) Ram Ramakrishnan, a computer software developer, has written many short stories. A resident of Hyderabad, India, Ram is also a stock market analyst and develops games for children. Forthcoming are Insectese and Vegetese. Read more
The Secret Garden (HarperClassics) (Paperback)
By Frances Hodgson Burnett
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When orphaned Mary Lennox, lonely and sad, comes to live at her uncle's great house on the Yorkshire moors, she finds it full of secrets. At night, she hears the sound of crying down one of the long corridors. Outside, she meets Dickon, a magical boy who can charm and talk to animals. Then, one day, with the help of a friendly robin, Mary discovers the most mysterious wonder of all--a secret garden, walled and locked, which has been completely forgotten for years and years. Is everything in the graden dead, or can Mary bring it back to life?
Mistress Mary is quite contrary until she helps her garden grow. Along the way, she manages to cure her sickly cousin Colin, who is every bit as imperious as she. These two are sullen little peas in a pod, closed up in a gloomy old manor on the Yorkshire moors of England, until a locked-up garden captures their imaginations and puts the blush of a wild rose in their cheeks; "It was the sweetest, most mysterious-looking place any one could imagine. The high walls which shut it in were covered with the leafless stems of roses which were so thick, that they matted together.... 'No wonder it is still,' Mary whispered. 'I am the first person who has spoken here for ten years.'" As new life sprouts from the earth, Mary and Colin's sour natures begin to sweeten. For anyone who has ever felt afraid to live and love, The Secret Garden's portrayal of reawakening spirits will thrill and rejuvenate. Frances Hodgson Burnett creates characters so strong and distinct, young readers continue to identify with them even 85 years after they were conceived. (Ages 9 to 12) Read moreRead to me Neny: Beyond baby talk teaching simple African words to the 21st century child (Paperback)
By Ivy Newton-Gamble
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Neny means mother, Malagasy (mal-uh-gas-ee) is the nationality of the Madagascar people as well as the name of their language. English, French, and Malagasy are the official languages of Africa. Most African countries have more than one official language; South Africa for example has 11 official languages. Infants and young children are able to hear and discern the sounds of the worlds countless dialects and languages. Their still forming brains are in fact prepared to learn more than one language. For babies, learning should be fun; bright colors along with bold contrasting patterns really attract a baby's attention enjoyment for learning begins at birth. The words featured in this book are of Madagascar's standard dialect. Read to me Neny was created for parents to go beyond baby talk and teach simple African words to our 21st century child. With over twenty easy Malagasy words learning will be fun for newborns to adults. Take multicultural learning beyond your boarders and into Africa with "Read to me Neny". Read more
Listen to the Rain (Hardcover)
By Bill Martin
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Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault evoke the beauty and the mystery, and the sounds and the silences-- of rain.
Listen to the rain,
the whisper of the rain,
the slow soft sprinkle,
the drip-drop tinkle,
the first wet whisper of the rain.
Their marvelous ear for the melodies and rhythm of language, combined with James Endicott's spare, almost abstract paintings, have created a lyrical book with a haunting power-- perfect for reading aloud on a rainy day.
An NCTE Notable Trade Book for the Language Arts.
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Busy Bees at Work and Play (Hardcover)
By M. Maitand DeLand MD
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Bambina Bee learns the importance of work and play on a tour of her town. As Mama Bee heads out to work, Bambina Bee anxiously begs her to stay at home. To soothe her little bee's concerns, Mama Bee takes Bambina Bee on a tour of the neighborhood that transforms the bustling world of work into a wonderland of joyful activity. The letter carrier, the plumber, and many other happy characters demonstrate for Bambina Bee that there's a time for work and a time for play--and both are filled with exciting adventures. The first in a series, this charmingly illustrated book will help parents explain to their kids that everyone has an important place in this world of busy bees.
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''Busy Bees at Work and Play is a delightful addition to library story times.''
--Elizabeth M. Blomquist, South Regional Library Manager, Lafayette, LA
''Busy Bees at Work and Play is an engaging and creative piece of literature that can be shared with the young child both in the classroom and in the home.''
--Julie Brunet, author and national creative consultant, William H. Sadlier, Inc., a children's educational publisher Read more
5-Minute Messages for Children (Paperback)
By Donald Hinchey
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Presents brief interactive Biblical lessons on a variety of subjects, including faith, money, and Christmas. Read more
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Peekaboo, Stretch!: A Lift-the-Flap Book (Hardcover)
By Karen Pandell
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It’s time to do some yard work, but the twins would much rather play "Find the Dachshund" with Stretch, who’s exceedingly good at the game. "Peekaboo, Stretch! I see your tail." Or not, as the case might be! Flip the flap and you’ll see that it’s really a length of hose poking under the gate. Could that be a paw underneath the tablecloth? A nose behind the shed door? A floppy ear in the wagon? Where, oh where could that clever dog be? Read more
Flotsam (Caldecott Medal Book) (Hardcover)
By David Wiesner
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A bright, science-minded boy goes to the beach equipped to collect and examine flotsam--anything floating that has been washed ashore. Bottles, lost toys, small objects of every description are among his usual finds. But there's no way he could have prepared for one particular discovery: a barnacle-encrusted underwater camera, with its own secrets to share . . . and to keep.
In each of his amazing picture books, David Wiesner has revealed the magical possibilities of some ordinary thing or happening--a frog on a lily pad, a trip to the Empire State Building, a well-known nursery tale. This time, a day at the beach is the springboard into a wildly imaginative exploration of the mysteries of the deep, and of the qualities that enable us to witness these wonders and delight in them.
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Beautiful Animal Stories for Good Children (Paperback)
By Kauko Lehti
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From a fragile canary bird to a strong bear, the animals in these ten short stories can speak to one another. A lion may share a secret with a peacock; a frog can explain something to a grasshopper. In these soon-to-be-classic stories for pre-K children, the animals find out some important lessons about life. Children will delight in learning with the animals that it isn't good to envy your friends, you shouldn't look down on others, friends stick together and bragging is bad. The perfect stories for settling down little ones for a night of pleasant dreams, Beautiful Animal Stories for Good Children are sure to become much-loved favorites to read again and again! Read more
Windows on Main Street: Discover the Real Stories of the Talented People Featured on the Windows of Main Street, U.S.A. (Paperback)
By Chuck Snyder
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Jazz On A Saturday Night (Coretta Scott King Honor Book) (Hardcover)
By Leo Dillon
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If you have ever been lucky enough to hear great jazz, then you will understand the pure magic of this book. Leo and Diane Dillon use bright colors and musical patterns that make music skip off the page in this toe-tapping homage to many jazz greats. From Miles Davis and Charlie Parker to Ella Fitzgerald, here is a dream team sure to knock your socks off. Learn about this popular music form and read a biography of each player pictured-and then hear each instrument play on a specially produced CD. What's the featured song? "Jazz on a Saturday Night," written and recorded to accompany this book. Read more
I Love God's Green Earth: Devotions for Kids Who Want to Take Care of God's Creation (Paperback)
By Caroline Carroll
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Kids love working on practical projects to help take care of the Earth; they are often the family’s biggest proponents of recycling. This book will attract those eco-friendly kids and teach them how creation care can actually draw them closer to God. Each devotion includes a Scripture verse, a “Connection” section to help kids apply both the biblical and environmental lessons, and a “What Can I Do?” section with a takeaway activity. Jokes and fun facts are also included throughout the devotion to make this book fun, informative, and interesting to readers. Read more
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