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 Ellison
the Elephant by Eric Drachman, illustrated by James Muscarello - Ellison
can’t trumpet like the other elephants, but, with a little prodding from his
imaginary friend Weasel, he discovers his very own voice - a jazzy sound that
charms all the other animals!The accompanying audio CD includes dramatic readings, sound effects, and jazz music composed by Giovanna Imbesi, with vocals by Bryon Holley. Audible page turns help your children follow along as they learn to read. Hardcover picture book, 32 pages. Audio CD. Full color illustrations. #0913   |
 Fancy
Nancy by Jane O'Connor, illustrated by Robin Preis Glasser - Meet Nancy,
who believes that more is ALWAYS better when it comes to being fancy. From the
top of her tiara down to her sparkly studded shoes, Nancy is determined to teach
her family a thing or two about being fancy. How Nancy transforms her parents and little sister for one enchanted evening makes for a story that is funny and warm -- with or without the frills. Hardcover, 32 pages. 9"x11". Ages 4-7. #2092 |
 Fiona
the Pig by Leigh Hobbs - Fiona was a pig. Her bedroom was neat and
pretty, just like Fiona. Every day, Fiona preened and pampered herself in her
perfumed bubble bath. Fiona even had a collection of soaps! But Mr. and
Mrs. Pig were baffled. Their daughter wasn't a bit like them. "What's soap?"
Mrs. Pig would ask. "Why can't she wallow in mud like we do?"Fiona charms as a precocious free spirit who doesn't quite fit in with her messy family, but adores them just the same. Join the fun as Fiona the pig proves without a doubt that being different is perfectly normal. Hardcover, 32 pages. Ages 4-8. #0928 |
 Franny B. Kranny, There's a Bird in Your Hair! by Harriet Goldhor Lerner, Susan Goldhor and Helen Oxenbury (Illustrator) - Franny B. Kranny doesn't want nice, neat, short hair like her sister Bertha's. She loves her hair long and frizzy and wild. So when Mom takes her to the hairdresser, Franny knows she will hate her new hairdo - until a bird decides her hair is the perfect nest. Paper, 40 pages. Full color. Ages 4-8. Mild crease on upper right corner. #7859 $5.99
Out of print, one copy available. |
 A Frog Thing (book with audio CD) by Eric Drachman, illustrated by James
Muscarello - Frank wasn't satisfied doing ordinary “frog things.” He wanted to
fly. But he was a frog. And frogs can't fly. Flying is, after all, a “bird
thing.”Follow along as Frank jumps and runs and leaps and dives and flaps and flaps and flaps...until he finally finds his place in the pond. The companion "book-on-CD" includes dramatic readings, sound effects, and performances by children and adults. The recording features the author and his young nephew, among other delightful voices. Audible page turns help your children follow along as they learn to read. Hardcover picture book, 32 pages. Audio CD. Full-color illustrations. #0937 |
 Grow Up! by Sandy Turner - A young boy imagines all the wonderful things he might be when he grows up--from a scientist to a hypnotist to a mountain climber. Color and black & white illustrations accompany the text. Hardcover, 36 pages. 10.4"x7.3"x0.4". #9533X $15.99 $8.99
(Out of print, one copy available). |
 I
Love You Grumpy Bunny by Justine Korman, illustrated by Lucinda McQueen
- Hopper the bunny develops a crush on the music teacher at Kinderbunny
Elementary School. Color illustrations accompany the text. Paper, 32 pages. Ages 4-8. #209X
Out of print, one copy available |
 Inside a Barn in the Country: A Rebus Read-Along Story by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and illustrator Tedd Arnold. One after another, the animals in the barn wake each other up with the unique sounds they make. This rebus read-along story is sure to delight and educate children at the same time. A rebus is representation of a word by a picture or symbol. In this book, words and rebuses are used together; it is a fun way to learn how to read. Hardcover, 32 pages. Full-color illustrations. #9999 $19.99 |
 Leo the Lightning Bug (book and audio CD) by Eric Drachman, illustrated by James
Muscarello - Children will identify with Leo and grasp the importance of
believing in themselves as they follow Leo’s adventure to make his very own
light. The other lightning bugs tease him, but with determination, motherly
support, and a little luck, Leo eventually lights up in the night. Transformed
by his newfound confidence, he now laughs at himself, plays with the others, and
enjoys a good night’s sleep!The companion "book-on-CD" includes dramatic readings, sound effects, and performances by children and adults. The recording features five-year-old Benjamin Drachman as Leo. Audible page turns help your children follow along as they learn to read. Hardcover picture book, 32 pages. Audio CD. Full-color illustrations. Ages 3-7. #0906 |
 The
Little Island by Golden MacDonald, illustrated by Leonard Weisgard -
Once there was a little island in the ocean. That little island changes as the
seasons come and go. The storm and the day and night change it. So do the
lobsters and seals and gulls that stop by. Then one day a kitten visits the
little island and learns a secret that every child will enjoy.Paper, 48 pages. 8.8"x7.1"x0.2". Ages 4-8 (reading level: age 7). Winner of the 1947 Caldecott Medal. Cover has a light scrape and there is some edgewear. #8307X
(One copy available). |
 The
Night the Moon Slept by Susan K. Baggette, illustrated by Ward
Saunders - A little cloud named Nimbus causes problems when he covers Mother
Moon's eyes, causing her to fall asleep and fail to shine her moonbeams on the
world, so Great Cumulus decides to give Nimbus a responsibility of his own. A
story about taking risks, making mistakes, and turning them into something good.Hardcover, 32 pages. Rich color illustrations. #7281 |
 On
the Way to the Beach by Henry Cole
challenges young beachgoers to find
more than 50 species of life camouflaged in the full-color illustrations as they
progress through four different ecosystems. A little girl narrates the story and
during her beach walk she says what she sees. Included is a key to the plant and animal life pictured. Full color illustrations. Hardcover, 32 pages. 9"x9". Ages 3-8. #5155
(One copy available). |
 Soft Child: How Rattlesnake Got its Fangs a Native American Folktale retold by Joe Hayes, illustrated by Kay Sather - Soft Child, a poor gentle snake, is worried about getting stepped on as he moves on his belly across the desert. The other animals, especially Jackrabbit, are relentless in their pursuit of this defenseless creature, until Sky God comes up with a lasting solution to the problem--and Soft Child becomes known as "Rattlesnake". Paper, 32 pages. 10"x8"x0.2". Ages 4-8. #3894 |
 The Sweet and Sour Animal Book by Langston Hughes -
The Langston Hughes classic, now in
paperback, includes an introduction by Ben Vereen and afterword by George P.
Cunningham. In 26 never-before-published short and wonderfully clever poems, Harlem Renaissance writer Langston Hughes takes children through both the alphabet and the animal world. From Ape to Zebra--with bees, camels, fish, and even a unicorn in between--he paints a picture of each animal with just a few simple, but telling, words. The illustrations in the book are artwork created by the students of the Harlem School of the Arts. I like that the book gives credit to the artists by including their names and photos at the end of the book. Paper, 48 pages. 10"x8"x.2" #185XX |
 When
the Moon is High by Alice Schertle, illustrated by Julia Noonan - Baby
can't sleep tonight, and Daddy has a plan to relax them both: a nice moonlit
walk. But it's not just baby and Daddy who are out and about. The night has an
entire cast of friendly animals that hoot, tussle, and snoop when the moon is
high. Alice Schertle's wonderful guess-who poem is matched perfectly with Julia Noonan's dreamy illustrations in this soothing bedtime promenade. Daddy's arms are warm and wide./Someone snuggles up inside/to watch the moon/wrap silver light/around the wide/and wakeful night. Hardcover, 32 pages. Ages 3-8. 8.75"x10". #1434 |
 A
Bargain for Frances (Level 2: Reading with Help) by Russell Hoban, illustrated
by Lillian Hoban -
When Frances's friend Thelma plays a
mean trick on her, Frances thinks of a way to outsmart her. Afterwards, both
girls decide to have a more honest friendship. Colored pencil illustrations
accompany the text. For youngsters feeling increasingly confident in reading but still need some help. Paper, 64 pages. #001X $3.99 |
 "E" is for Elisa" by Johanna Hurwitz -
"Crybaby, crybaby!" That's what
Russell calls Elisa whenever she gets upset, and she hates it. Elisa does get
frustrated sometimes, like when she can't wear her favorite red shirt to school.
But that doesn't mean she can't do other things. Four-year-old Elisa Michaels is
ready to take on the world--or, winter in New York City at least.Great for beginning chapter-book readers. Illustrations. Paper, 112 pages. Ages 6-9. #3744 $4.25
(Out of print, one copy available). |
 Harry's Birthday (Level 2: Reading with Help) by Barbara Ann Porte, illustrated
by Yossi Abolafia -
Wanted: One cowboy hat. A cowboy hat
is the only gift Harry wants for his birthday. He tells his father, his friends,
and even the lady at the party store! Will Harry get his birthday wish?For youngsters feeling increasingly confident in reading but still need some help. Paper, 47 pages. #3572 $3.95
(Out of print, one copy available). |
 Inspector
Hopper's Mystery Year (An I Can Read Book) by Doug Cushman - Inspector
Hopper, the grasshopper private eye, discovers that mysteries can happen
anytime, anywhere. The grasshopper sleuth and his ever-hungry sidekick, McBugg,
investigate four mysteries, one for each season.Hardcover, 64 pages. Full color. 6"x8.75"x.5". #9628 |
 Animorphs: The Hork Bajir Chronicles by K.A. Applegate - Before the Animorphs, the fight begins on another world. Prior to their invasion of Earth, the Yeerks attack a gentle and docile species known as the Hork-Bajir. This is the story of a special Hork-Bajir, his Andalite friend, and their future enemy, Visser Three. Paper, 207 pages. Ages 9-12. There is a small tear in the binding and some slight edge damage, neither of which is very noticeable. #6467 |
 The
Bald Bandit (A to Z Mysteries) by Ron Roy - B is for Bandit! A bandit
has robbed the Green Lawn Savings Bank! Dink and his friends Josh and Ruth Rose
are ready to help. When a private detective comes to Dink's door looking for the
kid who videotaped the crime, the trio volunteers to find him. After all,
there's a reward! But tracking down one red-headed kid isn't such as easy job,
especially if he doesn't want to be found. Dink and his friends must find that
kid - and his tape - before the bandit does!Paper, 80 pages. Ages 6-9. #4491 |
 Castle
in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones -
This quirky fantasy is a sequel to
Howl's Moving Castle. Humble rug-seller Abdullah has always dreamed of going
on a grand adventure. After a mysterious stranger sells him a magic carpet,
Abdullah, to his joy and horror, finds himself having the adventure of his
dreams. Having fallen in love with a beautiful princess, he subsequently must
rescue her from the powerful djinn who has kidnapped her and taken her to the
distant land of Ingary. Along the way, he acquires two companions, a roguish
soldier and an unreliable genie.Paper, 304 pages. 6.5"x4.25"x.7". Young Adult. #3457
(One copy available). |
 David
Copperfield (Great Illustrated Classics) by Charles Dickens -
Dickens's heavily autobiographical
novel describing a young man's rise in the world is a classic coming-of-age
story. David Copperfield, the narrator, is orphaned at a tender age and raised
first by his brutal stepfather (who halts his schooling and sends him to work in
a factory - as did Dickens's own father), then by a kindly aunt. He trains for a
career in law, but eventually becomes a writer. An ill-advised marriage brings
him considerable unhappiness, but not long after his wife's death he is reunited
with his childhood sweetheart. A sprawling portrait of life in Victorian England, DAVID COPPERFIELD is perhaps Dickens's most popular work, and it contains many of the characters--Mr. Micawber, Uriah Heep, Betsey Trotwood, Steerforth, and Little Emily--who gave Dickens his reputation as the finest literary portraitist of his age. This is a specially adapted version for young readers. Hardcover, 240 pages. Abridged. Large print and lots of black and white illustrations. Ages 9-12. #9744 |
 Detective
in Togas FUNPak:Detectives in Togas (Odyssey Classic) by Henry Winterfield - In this story set in Ancient Rome a group of friends try to save a boy who has been wrongly accused of writing graffiti on a temple wall. Paper, 255 pages. 7.5"x5"x.7". Mystery of the Roman Ransom (Odyssey Classic) by Henry Winterfield - The mischievous schoolboys of ancient Rome who were featured in Detectives in Togas this time find themselves involved in an assassination plot. The boys give their schoolmaster a captured slave from Gaul named Udo - only to discover that Udio is carrying a secret message ordering the murder of a famous Roman senator. All seven of the boys are sons of famous senators, and so they set out to track down the assassins, blundering from one dangerous adventure to another until their bravery and the cool logic of their teacher saves the day. Paper, 229 pages. 7.5"x5"x.5". Both books have some cover damage. Ages 8-12. Both books: #FUN74 |
 El Ratoncito de la Moto
(The Mouse and the Motorcycle in Spanish) by Beverly Cleary - Ralph es un
ratoncito aburrido de vivir siempre con su famalia en la habitacion de un viejo
hotel. Un dia, descubre que la habitacion esta ocupada por un chico mut
aficionado a todo aquello que tenga que ver con al motor y que ademas posee una
buena coleccion de coches y motos de juguete. Cuando nadie lo ve, Ralph sube a
la mesita de noche donde se encuentra estacionada la moto que le tiene robado el
corazon. . .Y encima de la moto, ¿de que no va a ser capaz un ratoncito motorizado? The story of a mouse and his adventures. Written completely in Spanish. Hardcover, 140 pages. Ages 8 to 12, but it may be appropriate for an older child/adult who is learning Spanish as a second language. #0562 $15.99
(This version is out of print, one copy available). |
 The
Emerald City of Oz by L. Frank Baum, illustrated by John R. Neill - When
our children were little, I discovered that The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
was not the only Oz book. Author Baum wrote a total of 14 books, of which The
Emerald Series of Oz is the sixth in the series. A friend's son was a big fan of the Oz series at the same time our children were enjoying the books, and they used to get together for Oz games and parties. I even made an emerald green dress, a scepter, etc. for my daughter that we still have (the best costume I ever made!) We had lots of fun. There is even an Oz club you can join: http://www.ozclub.org/ Not only did our children enjoy these imaginative tales, but they were exposed to fiction written at an earlier time (the early 1900's). The boys were around 9 years old and our daughter was 6 when they started enjoying the series. In this book, the land of Oz is being threatened with total destruction by the evil Nome King. To further complicate matters, Dorothy, Uncle Henry, and Aunt Em have left Kansas and taken up residence in the Emerald City. Unabridged, slightly altered Dover (1988) republication of the edition originally published by the Reilly & Britton Co., Chicago, 1910. 105 black and white illustrations. Paper, 306 pages. 5.75"x8". Ages 9-12. The cover has some wrinkles and a few pages on the inside have warped pages. #6812 |
 A Friend Indeed by Mary Ann Short - The son of a champion Labrador retriever mother and a mongrel father, Pup is born the runt of his litter. Yet, despite a lesser stature, he owns a big heart and an even mightier spirit. The humans that deliver him into the world are good and caring people, especially young Katie. Pup prays the child will one day bestow upon him a royal title equal to his strength of character. But as fate would have it, youthful curiosity leads him to stray from the yard. Nameless and afraid, he suddenly finds himself lost and alone in the pine barrens of eastern Long Island (New York). In a frantic effort to find his way home, Pup travels aimlessly through the forest until he crosses paths with some unusual woodland characters who ultimately befriend him and guide him on his journey. But the road home is a dangerous one and Pup and his comrades soon find themselves standing face-to-face with evil. Assembling the greatest of their physical strengths, instincts and intelligence, they fight to survive the cruelties and ignorance that surrounds them, discovering the best of themselves and each other in the process. A Friend Indeed uses primarily animal characters to tell a very human story about the ills of prejudice and the interdependence of all life. Its messages of friendship, perseverance and faith will speak to the souls of readers young and old and leave them feeling uplifted and inspired long after finishing the book. Paper, 112 pages. 8"x5"x0.3" Young Adult. #0265X
(One copy available) |
 The
Hound of the Baskervilles (Oxford Children's Classics) by Arthur Conan
Doyle -
The Baskerville family has been
haunted for generations by a fearsome hound - a phantom beast with blazing eyes
and dripping jaws. Surely it is just a legend? Then Sir Charles is found
mysteriously dead in the grounds of Baskerville Hall. It is time to bring in
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson, todiscover the truth about the family curse... Hardcover, 228 pages. 7.75"x5.25"x.75". #0047 |
 The Ides of April by Mary Ray - Murder by one slave in a Roman
household meant death for the other slaves. When Senator Caius Pomponius is
found stabbed, the seventeen-year-old Hylas manages to escape arrest. In a
desperate attempt to save his mother and fellow slaves, he is unexpectedly
helped by Varro, a secret Christian, through whom he enlists the help of
Camillus, a young tribune. Camillus soon finds himself reluctantly picking a
dangerous way through the political plots of Nero's Rome to discover the real
murderer.Paper, 184 pages. Rome A.D. 62. Ages 14+. #7430 |
 Islands
of the Black Moon by Erica Farber and J.R. Sansevere - Now that you have
reached the magical age of 11, it is time for your inheritance... So begins the
note Lila da Gama receives from a distant aunt, and so begins an adventure that
will take Lila much farther than Tiger Lily, her aunt's crumbling estate. She'll
travel to another world, the Islands of the Black Moon, the place where Lila
suspects her father disappeared six years earlier. There she must face
terrifying creatures, including a beautiful but evil sorceress, who are all
after one thing--Lila's inheritance. Lila refuses to relinquish her precious
birthright, until the sorceress says the six words that Lila cannot resist: I
know where your father is. With a little magic, a little science, and a lot of courage, as well as help from an island boy, this spunky heroine sets off to change her family's fortune and bring her father home. #7897 |
 Ponies
from the Past (Pony Pals #31) by Jeanne Betancourt - Lulu and Snow White
find a letter written in 1918 hidden in a jar. The letter is from one young girl
to another, who both seem to like ponies as much as the Pony Pals. Lulu and her
friends can't figure out why the two hid notes to stay in touch. The only way to
find out is to ask them, but will they be able to find them? Paper, 96 pages. 7.5"x5.25"x.3". Illustrations. RL: Ages 7-10. #6400
(Out of print, one copy available). |
 The
Return of the Indian by Lynne Reid Banks -
A continuation of the adventures
of Ormi and his magic cupboard which can bring plastic toys to life. In this
sequel to The Indian in the Cupboard, it has been more than a year since
Ormi and his friend Patrick have used the cupboard. This time, when the duo peer
inside, they discover to their horror that their friend Little Bear has been
horribly wounded while fighting in the French and Indian War. They manage to
save Little Bear, but when Ormi devises a way to observe the past, they find
that playing with time is a tricky proposition.This is the second book in the terrific, The Indian in the Cupboard series. Ages 9-12. (I read the series to my son when he was younger, and we both loved it!) Paper, 189 pages. 6.75"x4"x.5". Ages 9-12. #5932 $3.99 |
 Revolting
Rhymes by Roald Dahl, illustrated by Quentin Blake -
Six of the best known fairy
tales are retold, with some extremely surprising twists, by the master of the
comic and the bloodcurdling--Roald Dahl. Includes Cinderella, Jack and the
Beanstalk, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears,
Little Red Riding Hood, and The Three Little Pigs. These are funny but macabre. Ages 8-12. Not for young children! Paper, 48 pages. Color illustrations. 7.5"x5"x.2". #5333 $4.99 |
 Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor -
Set in the hills of rural West
Virginia, this is the story of 11-year-old Marty Preston and the dog he sets out
to rescue from its abusive owner. Although Marty knows better than to do battle
with the foul-tempered Judd Travers, he is unable to stop himself when he
discovers that the gentle but frightened beagle he found roaming in the woods
has run away from Judd. Although Marty initially returns the dog, he is unable to do so when the dog escapes from him a second time and returns to Marty's gentle care. Knowing that his parents will send the dog right back, Marty builds a pen for his new pet, whom he names Shiloh, and secretly cares for him--hoping, in the meantime, to raise enough money to buy the dog from Judd. However, caring for Shiloh means lying to his friends and family, a situation that causes Marty great pain. A study of human nature, sacrifice, ethics, and the eternal bond between boy and dog, Shiloh won the 1992 Newbery Medal. Paper, 144 pages. 7.4"x5.1"x0.5". Ages 8-12. #7524 $4.99
(One copy available) |
 The Silent Spillbills by Tor Seidler - Katerina has always stuttered. To speak up in order to save some endangered birds, Katerina must conquer her own problems. And just when she doubts her courage to do so, she gets some unexpected help. Paper, 224 pages. 7.6"x5.1"x0.4" #1066 |
 Spellfall
by Katherine Roberts - Someone knows Natalie is special--and now he wants her
power. But when the evil villain kidnaps Natalie, she escapes and is guided to
the Thrallstone by a mysterious hound, where she slips through the gateway
between worlds to Earthaven.Paper, 256 pages. 7.5"x5.25"x.7" #2202
(Out of print, one copy available). |
 Star Wars Journal: Captive to Evil by Princess Leia Organa by Jude Watson - Princess Leia makes regular entries into her data pad, a palm-sized computer hidden in her belt. In each entry she recalls all the details of her intergalactic capture and rescue--and how she really feels about Han Solo and Luke. Paper, 95 pages. Ages 8-12. #900X $3.99 Out
of print, one copy available. |
 Star Wars Journal: Queen Amidala by Jude Watson - The fascinating and dangerous first-hand story of Queen Amidala, Episode I's young heroine, who must hide her identity and risk everything in order to save her planet and people. Paper, 112 pages. Ages 8-12. #1012 $5.99
Out of print, one copy available. |
 Star Wars, Book Two: Mission from Mount Yoda, Queen of the Empire, Prophets of
the Dark Side by Paul Davids and Hollace Davids -
Mission from Mount Yoda: The
battle against the evil Empire rages on as heroic men, women, and aliens of
Rebel Alliance continue their struggle to end the era of darkness. But now a
mysterious visitor comes to the Rebel fortress located atop Mount Yoda, bringing
ominous news. Queen of the Empire: The Imperial grand moffs are in revolt
against the Prophets of the Dark Side. As the Alliance struggles with its latest
weapon, Project Decoy, Princess Leia is kidnapped by an old enemy, then menaced
by the surprise appearance of another evil foe--one obsessed with turning Leia
to the Dark Side and making her the Queen of the Empire. Prophets of the Dark
Side: The battle against the evil empire rages on as members of the Alliance
continue their struggle to end the era of darkness. By rescuing an imperial
prisoner, they face possibly disastrous consequences.Hardcover, 294 pages. Book has a little bit of scuffing. #4473 $5.00
(Out of print, one copy available).
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 Stop
the Train! by McCaughrean, Geraldine - Cissy Sissnik and her
family ride the Red Rock Runner train with the other homesteaders in 1893 to
their destination of Florence, Oklahoma - a wilderness where they must build a
town from scratch. When they later refuse to sell their land to the railroad's
owner, he decrees that the train will no longer stop there, which would
effectively destroy the place. The tough townsfolk - a colorful array of characters - mount various comical but desperate attempts to make the train resume stopping at Florence, lubricating the tracks with grease and eventually hijackiing the whole train. The way they finally make the train stop is the biggest surprise of all. A 2004 American Library Association Notable Children's Book. Hardcover, 289 pages. Ages 10+. #7497
(Out of print, one copy available). |
 The
Summer of the Swans by Betsy Byars - A teen-age girl gains new insight
into herself and her family when her mentally handicapped brother gets lost.Sara's 14th summer was turning out to be the most confusing time of her life. She wants to fly away from everything...but can she fly away from her brother? Sometimes she can't stand how much he needs her, but when Charlie himself flies away, Sara knows what she must do.... Paper, 131 pages. Ages 8-12. #4202 |
 Summer Switch (A Freaky Friday Story) by Mary Rodgers -
In "Freaky Friday" Annabel Andrews
and her mother magically switched places for the day. In this sequel Annabel's
brother and father are transformed. Suddenly, 12-year-old Ben finds himself in
his father's body and headed to Hollywood for a business trip, while Mr. Andrews
finds himself taking Ben's place at summer camp.Paper, 206 pages. Ages 10+. #2318 |
 Tiger's Apprentice, Book 1 by Laurence Yep - When Tom Lee meets a talking tiger named Mr. Hu, the Guardian of an ancient talisman that must be kept out of evil hands, he reluctantly joins Mr. Hu's ragtag band of creatures to keep the talisman safe and learns the truth about his own magical destiny. Hardcover, 192 pages. Ages 9-12. 8.6"x5.7"x0.7". #0133
One copy available. |
 The Viking Claw: A Finnegan
Zwake Mystery by Michael Dahl -
Finn and his mystery-writer uncle
head to Iceland in search of the Haunted City of Tquuli. Finn doesn't believe
the legend of the ancient Vikings who live there--until a member of a
rock-climbing expedition vanishes from inside a sleeping bag--one that was
dangling 100 feet from the base of an icy cliff. Then another climber disappears, leaving a trail of footprints that abruptly end in a Þeld of snow. Is it modern-day murder, or the revenge of phantom Viking warriors? Paper, 176 pages. 6.8"x4.2"x0.5". Ages 10+. #697X $4.50
(One copy available). |
 Whittington by Alan Armstrong -
Whittington is a roughneck Tom
who arrives one day at a barn full of rescued animals and asks for a place
there. He spins for the animals--as well as for Ben and Abby, the kids whose
grandfather does the rescuing--a yarn about his ancestor, the nameless cat who
brought Dick Whittington to the heights of wealth and power in 16th-century
England. This is an unforgettable tale about the healing, transcendent power of
storytelling, and how learning to read saves one little boy.
Bernie keeps a barn full of
animals the rest of the world has no use for–two retired trotters, a rooster,
some banty hens, and a Muscovy duck with clipped wings who calls herself The
Lady. When the cat called Whittington shows up one day, it is to the Lady that
he makes an appeal to secure a place in the barn. The Lady’s a little hesitant
at first, but when the cat claims to be a master ratter, that clinches it. |
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The
Legend of Hong Kil Dong: The Robin Hood of Korea retold & illustrated by
Anne Sibley O'Brien - This graphic book captures the drama and pageantry of
16th-century Korea during the Chosun dynasty and pays tribute to the adventure
story that became the first novel written in the Korean language.
My First Oxford Book of Stories by Geraldine McCaughrean,
illustrated by Ruby Green 
My Summer Camp Diary! by Stephanie Calmenson -
The
Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffmann, Adapted by Jaent Schulman, illustrated by
Renee Graef - Each December, generations of children delight in the ballet
version of the quintessential Christmas story The Nutcracker. But few
have had the opportunity to revel in the richly detailed original tale. Now, in
this glorious new edition, acclaimed children's book author and editor Janet
Schulman returns to the source: E.T.A. Hoffmann's The Nutcracker and the King
of Mice. Here we meet Marie, her Nutcracker, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and all
the other delightful characters, and we discover the answers to questions left
unanswered by the ballet, like why the Nutcracker and the King of Mice were
enemies. 
Poetry
Speaks to Children by Elise Paschen (Editor), Dominique Raccah (Editor),
and Billy Collins (Editor) - With over 90 poems of all kinds from a wide
variety of people, including Roald Dahl, Ogden Nash, Carl Sandburg, J.R.R.
Tolkien, Langston Hughes, and Sonia Sanchez, this poetry picture-book anthology
is packed with different moods, experiences both funny and sad, and a multitude
of illustrations. "Okay, Brown Girl, Okay" by James Berry and Gwendolyn Brooks's
"The Tiger Who Wore White Gloves or What You Are You Are" are just two of the
selections included. 
Saint Valentine retold and illustrated by Robert Sabuda - Valentine lives a
modest life in the ancient city of Rome. He is a physician who heals his
patients with herbs and powders - and with the power of prayer, for he is also a
Christian priest, at a time when Christians are persecuted. This is the story
about the man who brought about a miracle through goodness and faith.