Children's Books for Fall

Compiled by Sally Lodge -- Publishers Weekly, 7/16/2001

KANE PRESS
Paperback Series
Math Matters adds What's Next Nina? by Sue Kassirer, illus. by Page Eastburn O'Rourke ($4.95, 5-7); Keep Your Distance! by Gail Herman, illus. by Jerry Smath; Slowpoke by Lucille Recht Penner, illus. by Gioia Fiammenghi; Everybody Wins! by Sheila Bruce, illus. by Paige Billin-Frye; and Tightwad Tod by Daphne Skinner, illus. by John Nez ($4.95 each, 6-8).

KANE/MILLER
Happy Birthday--I'm 1! by Matteo Faglia, illus. by Luana Rinaldo ($6.95, 6 mos.-2 yrs.); Happy Birthday--I'm 2! by Faglia, illus. by Silvia Vignale ($6.95, 1-3); Happy Birthday--I'm 3! by Faglia, illus. by Sophie Fatus ($7.95, 2-4); and Happy Birthday--I'm 4! by Faglia, illus. by Antonella Abbatiello ($7.95, 3-5), offer birthday tales with pages to record a child's own party.
At the Same Time by Tom Tirabosco ($8.95) reveals what goes on around the world while a child reads a book. (3-up)
Antonella and Her Santa Claus by Barbara Augustin, illus. by Gerhard Lahr ($14.95). Hungarian students answer a girl's Christmas wishes when they receive her letter to Santa. (4-8)
Luke's Way of Looking by Nadia Wheatley, illus. by Matt Ottley ($15.95). When he visits a museum, a boy learns that he is not alone in his artistic vision. (4-up)
The Four Princesses by Tiny Fisscher, illus. by Barbara de Wolf ($18.95), introduces four princesses from different parts of the world. (5-12)
Fox by Margaret Wild, illus. by Ron Brooks ($14.95). A one-eyed dog befriends a wounded bird. (6-10)

KAR-BEN COPIES
Paperbacks
The Hardest Word: A Yom Kippur Story by Jacqueline Jules, illus. by Katherine Janus Kahn ($6.95). The mythical bird Ziz stars in this tale based on Jewish folklore. (3-7)
The Shabbat Box by Lesley Simpson, illus. by Nicole in den Bosch ($6.95). On his way home from school in a blizzard, Ira loses the Shabbat box that his class shares. (3-7)
Hanukkah Cat by Chaya Burstein, illus. by Judy Hanks Henn ($6.95). New art illustrates this tale of a boy who finds a stray cat on the first night of Hanukkah. (3-7)

KIDS CAN PRESS
Children Around the World by Donata Montanari ($14.95) introduces children from 12 countries. (3-7)
What Did Dinosaurs Eat? by Elizabeth MacLeod, illus. by Gordon Sauvé ($12.95), is a dinosaur Q&A. (5-8)
Oma's Quilt by Paulette Bourgeois, illus. by Stéphane Jorisch ($15.95). Emily makes a special quilt for her grandmother. (5-8)
The Frog Princess by Rosalind Allchin ($15.95). The life of a princess is not what Frog expected. (5-8)
The Best Figure Skater in the Whole Wide World by Linda Bailey, illus. by Alan and Lea Daniel ($15.95). Lizzy wants to fit the title's description. (5-8)
The Kids Winter Handbook by Jane Drake and Ann Love, illus. by Heather Collins ($18.95, paper $12.95), rounds up winter activities. (6-up)
Animals at Work by Etta Kaner, illus. by Pat Stephens ($10.95, paper $5.95), examines how animals build, dig, fish and trap. (7-11)
Volcano! by Cynthia Pratt Nicolson ($14.95, paper $6.95) explores this natural phenomenon. (7-11)
Gold Rush Fever by Barbara Greenwood, illus. by Heather Collins ($18.95, paper $12.95), compiles stories, facts and activities about the Klondike Gold Rush (8-12)
Quilting by Biz Storms, illus. by June Bradford ($12.95, paper $5.95), offers 10 quilting projects. (8-12)
Gifts to Make and Eat by Elizabeth MacLeod, illus. by June Bradford ($12.95, paper $5.95), collects more than 30 recipes. (8-up)
Across the Steel River by Ted Stenhouse ($16.95). Bigotry leads to violence in this novel set in a small town. (10-14)
The Carved Box by Gillian Chan ($16.95). A box holds the key to a mysterious dog's identity. (10-14)
To the Top of Everest by Laurie Skreslet with Elizabeth MacLeod ($16.95) recounts Skreslet's ascent to the peak of this mountain. (10-up)
Series
Elliot Moose is back in Elliot Digs for Treasure by Andrea Beck ($12.95, 3-7). Franklin the Turtle stars in Franklin's Thanksgiving by Paulette Bourgeois, illus. by Brenda Clark ($10.95, 3-8). New to Once-Upon-A-Time is Three Tales of Enchantment by Marilyn Helmer, illus. by Kasia Charko ($10.95, 5-8). Joining Lu and Clancy is The Vanishing Cat by Louise Dickson, illus. by Pat Cupples ($14.95, paper $6.95, 6-9). Dog Detective sniffs out The Secret of Sagawa Lake by Mary Labatt ($12.95, paper $4.95, 7-10). A Cartoon History of the World welcomes The Birth of the Earth, The Dawn of Life, The Day of the Dinosaurs and The Stick and Stone Age by Jacqui Bailey, illus. by Matthew Lilly ($16.95 each, paper $7.95, 8-12). The Good Times Travel Agency journeys on with Adventures with the Vikings by Linda Bailey, illus. by Bill Slavin ($14.95, paper $7.95, 8-12). And new to Mysterious You is Baa! The Most Interesting Book You'll Ever Read About Genes and Cloning by Cynthia Pratt Nicolson, illus. by Rose Cowles ($14.95, paper $6.95, 9-14).
Paperback Series
Memory Scrapbooks for Kids adds My Best Friend and Me by Jane Drake and Ann Love, illus. by Scot Ritchie ($5.95, 7-up).
Paperback Reprints
The Enormous Potato by Aubrey Davis, illus. by Dusan Petricic; and Davis's Sody Salleratus, illus. by Alan and Lea Daniel ($5.95 each, 3-7); I Wished for a Unicorn by Robert Heidbreder, illus. by Kady MacDonald Denton ($5.95, 3-8); No Dragons for Tea by Jean Pendziwol, illus. by Martine Gourbault ($5.95, 4-7); Bear on the Train by Julie Lawson, illus. by Brian Deines ($5.95, 4-8); The Dream Collector by Troon Harrison, illus. by Alan and Lea Daniel; Frog Cat by Marilyn Helmer, illus. by Paul Mombourquette; Ziggy Piggy and the Three Little Pigs by Frank Asch ($5.95 each, 5-8); and The Dark Garden and Angels Turn Their Backs by Margaret Buffie ($6.95 each, 10-14).
Paperback Series Reprints
Elliot Moose reprints Elliot's Bath by Andrea Beck ($5.95, 3-7).

KINGFISHER
Little Farmer Joe by Ian Whybrow, illus. by Christian Birmingham ($16.95). A boy spends time away from his parents for the first time. (2-up)
Little Rabbits' First Farm Book by Alan Baker ($11.95) focuses on animal names, homes, noises and families. (2-5)
Will You Forgive Me? by Sally Grindley, illus. by Penny Dann ($15.95), is a tale that explores the themes of friendship and forgiveness. (2-6)
In the Light of the Moon and Other Bedtime Stories by Sam McBratney, illus. by Kady MacDonald Denton ($18.95), is an anthology of bedtime tales. (3-6)
The Kingfisher Children's Bible by Trevor Barnes ($24.95) is an illustrated bible. (5-8)
I Can Multiply by Anna Nilsen ($9.95) introduces multiplication. (5-up)
Flight by Ian Graham ($16.95) explores the world of flight. (7-11)
The Giant Dinosaur Book by David Lambert ($14.95) is a guide to the age of prehistoric animals. (8-12)
The Concise Children's Encyclopedia, The Concise History Encyclopedia and The Concise Science Encyclopedia ($14.95 each) are illustrated reference books. (8-14)
Complete Book of the Night by Sally Tagholm ($18.95) covers things nocturnal, from sleep to fireworks. (8-up)
The Kingfisher Illustrated Dinosaur Encyclopedia by David Burnie ($24.95) examines the world of dinosaurs. (8-up)
The Kingfisher Facts and Records Book of Space by Clive Gifford ($14.95) compiles facts and statistics about space. (8-up)
The Kingfisher Book of Mythology by David Bellingham ($22.95) examines myths from around the world. (9-up)
The Kingfisher Book of the Ancient World by Hazel Mary Martell ($22.95) explores the geography, culture and history of the ancient world. (9-up)
Series
I Wonder Why adds I Wonder Why Fish Grew Legs ($11.95, 4-up). My Book Of... debuts with My Book of the Prehistoric World and My Book of Space ($14.95 each, 5-8). At Home with Science continues with Color and Noise! Let's Play with Toys! and Counting Sheep! Why Do We Sleep? by Janice Lobb, illus. by Peter Utton ($10.95 each, 5-8). New to Question Time are Creepy Crawlies and Human Body ($11.95 each, paper $6.95, 5-8). The Best Book of... welcomes The Best Book of Weather by Simon Adams and The Best Book of Whales and Dolphins by Christiane Gunzi ($12.95 each, 5-8). Kingfisher Modern Classics launches with Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse and Gobbolino the Witch's Cat by Ursula Moray Williams, illus. by Paul Howard ($15.95 each, 5-up). And Kingfisher Classics starts up with Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, illus. by John Lawrence; and Black Beauty by Anna Sewell, illus. by Ian Andrew ($15.95 each, 5-up).
Paperbacks
The Kingfisher Word Box, illus. by Mandy Stanley ($12.95), contains foam letters to introduce reading. (2-5)
My World by Angela Wilkes ($10.95) examines wildlife. (4-7)
The Little Encyclopedia by Ruth Thomson and Anne Civardi ($11.95) covers a range of topics. (5-8)
The Little Science Encyclopedia by Anita Ganeri and Chris Oxlade ($11.95) offers an introduction to basic science. (5-8)
The Little Encyclopedia of Animals by J. Farndon, J. Kirkwood and T. Stark ($11.95) acquaints youngsters with various species. (5-8)
The Little Encyclopedia of the Human Body by Richard Walker ($11.95) rounds up facts and activities. (5-8)
The Environment by Rosie Harlow and Sally Morgan ($10.95) explains energy, power, recycling, pollution and waste. (6-9)
The Earth by Barbara Taylor ($10.95) introduces geography. (6-9)
The Living Planet by Sally Morgan ($10.95) focuses on such topics as bugs, plants and the human body. (6-9)
Science by David Glover ($10.95) covers sound and light, electricity and magnetism, etc. (6-9)
The Kingfisher Book of Scary Tales, compiled by Chris Powling, illus. by Peter Bailey ($9.95), presents contemporary and classic stories. (7-11)
Paperback Series
The Kingfisher Treasury of Stories issues The Kingfisher Treasury of Princess Stories, compiled by Fiona Waters, illus. by Patrice Aggs ($5.95, 5-9). And Questions and Answers continues with Birds, Knights and Castles, Planet Earth and Transportation ($7.95 each, 8-up).
Paperback Reprints
Little Rabbits' First Number Book and Little Rabbits' First Word Book by Alan Baker ($5.95 each, 2-up); What Will I Do Without You? by Sally Grindley, illus. by Penny Dann ($6.95, 3-up); Kingfisher First Thesaurus by George Beal ($12.95, 5-up); and The Kingfisher Young People's Book of Oceans by David Lambert ($12.95, 9-13).
Paperback Series Reprints
The Kingfisher Treasury of Stories reprints 10 titles ($6.95 each, 5-9).

KINGFISHER/LAROUSSE
Larousse Active Dictionary for Beginners, English French/French-English ($15.95) includes a CD-ROM. (5-up)

KLUTZ
The Fabulous Book of Paper Dolls by Julie Collings ($16.95) offers pop-out paper dolls, clothes and background scenes. (4-up)
Fairies: Petal People You Make Yourself by Rachel Haab ($15.95). This 13-year-old author presents instructions and materials for making fairy dolls. (8-up)
Super Slappies: Make Your Own Animal Bracelets by the editors of Klutz ($17.95) explains how to make fuzzy slap bracelets. (8-up)
Window Art by the editors of Klutz ($19.95) contains traceable designs and materials for making window decorations. (8-up)
The Solar Car Book by the editors of Klutz ($21.95) is a kit with instructions and items to make a solar car. (9-up)
Tricky Pix: Do-It-Yourself Trick Photography by Paula Weed and Carla Jimison ($17.95) packages a camera with directions for taking special-effects photos. (9-up)

KREGEL PUBLICATIONS
(800-733-2607)
A Day at Gramma's by Marcia Cate Overstreet ($15.99) recounts a day spent with a grandmother. (3-7)
Paperback Series
The New Parker Twins Adventure series by Jeanette Windle offers Cave of the Inca Re and Jungle Hideout ($5.99 each, 8-13).

LANTERN BOOKS
Paperbacks
My Year with Harry Potter by Ben Buchanan ($9.95). A child tells of creating a board game from a Harry Potter book. (9-12)
Journey to Gameland: How to Make a Board Game from Your Favorite Children's Book by Ben Buchanan, Carol J. Adams and Susan Allison ($9.95), offers ideas for creating games. (9-up)

LEE & LOW
David's Drawings by Cathryn Falwell ($16). An African-American child lets his classmates help him with his art. (3-up)
Where on Earth Is My Bagel? by Ginger Park and Frances Park, illus. by Grace Lin ($16). A boy in Korea yearns for a New York bagel. (4-10)
Flowers from Mariko by Rick Noguchi, illus. by Deneen Jenks ($16.95). A Japanese-American girl and her family rebuild their lives after living in a relocation camp. (5-up)
Christmas Makes Me Think by Tony Medina, illus. by Chandra Cox ($16.95). An inner-city boy thinks about the true meaning of Christmas. (6-up)
Rent Party Jazz by William Miller, illus. by Charlotte Riley-Webb ($16.95). A jazz musician helps a boy raise money for the rent. (6-up)

LERNER/CAROLRHODA
The Dream Factory Starring Anna & Henry by Bjørn Sortland, illus. by Lars Elling ($15.95). Two children encounter film legends. (All ages)
Harriet and George's Christmas Treat by Nancy Carlson ($15.95). This duo goes to great lengths to avoid a neighbor's holiday dessert. (3-8)
Trick-or-Treat on Milton Street by Lisa Bullard, illus. by Joni Oeltjenbruns ($15.95). Charley goes trick-or-treating with his stepfather in their new neighborhood. (3-8)
Be Gentle, Python! and No Biting, Puma! by Jeanne Willis, illus. by Mark Birchall ($7.95 each). Python and Panda learn lessons about playing nicely with their classmates. (3-8)
Little Wolf, Forest Detective by Ian Whybrow, illus. by Tony Ross ($12.95). Little Wolf and his pals search for a thief. (8-12)
Annie Quinn in America by Mical Schneider ($15.95). A girl and her family begin a new life in America after escaping the potato famine in Ireland. (9-12)
Horse Sense: The Story of Will Sasse, His Horse Star, and the Outlaw Jesse James by Jan Neubert Schultz ($15.95). James and his gang rob a Minnesota bank and steal Will's horse. (9-12)
Paperback Series
Baby Animals welcomes A Tiger Club Grows Up, A Flamingo Chick Grows Up, A Kangaroo Joey Grows Up and A Harbor Seal Pup Grows Up by Joan Hewett, photos by Richard Hewett ($6.95 each, 3-7). On My Own Biographies adds Daniel Boone by Tom Streissguth, illus. by Loren Chantland; Johnny Appleseed by Gwenyth Swain, illus. by Janice Lee Porter; and Alexander Graham Bell by Victoria Sherrow, illus. by Elaine Verstraete ($6.95 each, 6-8). Colors of the World has four additions ($5.95 each, 6-9). And Vanishing from... issues Forests & Jungles, Grasslands & Deserts, The Skies and Waterways by Gail Radley, illus. by Jean Sherlock ($6.95 each, 8-11).
Paperback Reprint
Hairy, Scary, Ordinary: What Is an Adjective? by Brian Cleary, illus. by Jenya Prosmitsky ($5.95, 6-9).

LERNER/FIRST AVENUE EDITIONS
Paperback Series
Sports Achievers Biographies greets Peyton Manning by Jeff Savage and Venus and Serena Williams by Terri Morgan ($5.95 each, 9-14). Play-by-Play presents Snowboarding by Jon Lurie, photos by Jimmy Clarke; and Volleyball by Julie Jensen, photos by Andy King ($7.95 each, 11-14).

FRANCES LINCOLN
(Antique Collectors' Club, dist.)
Row Your Boat by Lisa Bruce, illus. by Robin Bell Corfield ($16.99). Watercolors illustrate this version of the familiar song. (4-7)
In the Dark, Dark Wood by Jessica Souhami ($14.99). Readers lift tabs to spy spooky creatures. (4-7)
Paperbacks
What's Creepy & Crawly? by Claire Llewellyn ($13.99). Peepholes reveal creepy-crawlies. (4-7)
Remarkable Animals by Tony Meeuwisen ($8.99). Kids flip split pages to create unusual animals. (4-7)
How to Be a Cat by Mary Hoffman, illus. by Pam Martins ($8.99). A mother cat teacher her kittens to yawn, stretch, etc. (4-7)
Stories from the Bible by Martin Waddell, illus. by Geoffrey Patterson ($10.99), retells 17 Old Testament tales. (5-9)

LINNET BOOKS
On the Trail Made of Dawn: Native American Creation Stories, retold by M.L. Webster ($19.50), collects 13 creation tales. (All ages)
One-Time Dog Market at Buda and Other Hungarian Folktales, retold and trans. by Irma Molnár, illus. by Georgeta-Elena Enesel ($25), collects 23 folktales from Europe. (All ages)
Eleanor Roosevelt and the Arthurdale Experiment by Nancy Hoffman ($22.50) recounts this First Lady's establishment of a self-sufficient community in rural West Virginia. (10-13)
Flying Higher: The Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II by Wanda Langley ($25), chronicles the history of the WASPs. (10-up)
Button, Bones, and the Organ Grinder's Monkey by Meg Greene ($25) examines the role historical archeology has played in five contemporary discoveries. (11-up)
Four to the Pole! by Nancy Loewen and Ann Bancroft ($25) tells of the first four women to reach the South Pole on foot. (11-up)

LITTLE, BROWN
Daisy: The Little Duck with Big Feet! by Jane Simmons ($9.95) packages four First Daisy Books in a carrying case. (2-4)
Come Along, Daisy! by Jane Simmons ($5.95) presents the inaugural Daisy title in a smaller format. (2-4)
Little Fern's First Winter by Jane Simmons ($13.95) introduces two young rabbits. (2-6)
When Poppy and Max Grow Up by Lindsey Gardiner ($12.95). Poppy and her dog dress up and pretend. (2-6)
D.W.'s Library Card by Marc Brown ($14.95). D.W. is thrilled to get her first library card. (3-6)
What's Wrong with Timmy? by Maria Shriver, illus. by Sandra Speidel ($14.95), is a story that deals with the subject of developmentally disabled children. (4-8)
The Magical, Mystical, Marvelous Coat by Catherine Ann Cullen, illus. by David Christiana ($15.95), tells of a coat with six magical buttons. (4-8)
When the Moon Is Full: A Lunar Year by Penny Pollock, illus. by Mary Azarian ($15.95). Poems and woodcuts showcase 12 full moons. (4-8)
The Jolly Postman and The Jolly Christmas Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg, illus. by Janet Ahlberg ($17.95 each), present these titles in a larger format. (5-8)
The Wing on a Flea by Ed Emberley ($15.95) offers a revised edition of this tale that debuted 40 years ago. (6-8)
The Dog Prince by Lauren Mills, illus. by Mills and Dennis Nolan ($15.95), is an original fairy tale. (6-8)
Who Will You Meet on Scary Street? by Christine Tagg, illus. by Charles Fuge ($14.95), reveals who pops up on Scary Street. (6-8)
The Princess and the Pea by Alain Vaës ($15.95), gives this classic a modern twist. (6-8)
Secrets in Stone by Laurie Coulter, illus. by Sarah Jane English ($17.95), tells how to decipher ancient Mayan hieroglyphs and create a secret code. (8-12)
The Big Dig by Peter Vanderwarker ($17.95). Photos chronicle this Boston road construction project. (9-up)
Operating Codes by Nick Manns ($15.95) presents a ghost story. (10-up)
Series
The Sears Children's Library debuts with Baby on the Way and What Baby Needs by William Sears, M.D., Martha Sears and Christie Watts Kelly, illus. by Renée Andriani ($12.95 each, 4-8). Toot & Puddle return in I'll Be Home for Christmas by Holly Hobbie ($15.95, 4-8). Arthur Good Sports Chapter Books adds Arthur and the Goalie Ghost and Arthur and the Pen-Pal Playoff by Marc Brown ($14.95 each, paper $5.50, 7-9). New Matt Christopher titles are Football Nightmare and Windmill Windup by Matt Christopher ($15.95 each, paper $4.50, 8-12). And Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant joins the Darren Shan Saga by Darren Shan ($15.95, 10-up).
Paperback Series
Matt Christopher Biographies welcomes On the Halfpipe with... Tony Hawk and On the Court with... Kobe Bryant by Matt Christopher ($4.95 each, 8-12).
Paperback Reprints
Rex and Lilly Schooltime: A Dino Easy Reader by Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown ($4.95, 4-6); How to Be a Friend by Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown, illus. by Marc Brown ($5.95, 4-8); Arthur's Underwear by Marc Brown ($5.95, 4-8); and Polar the Titanic Bear by Daisy Corning Stone Spedden, illus. by Laurie McGaw ($10.95, 8-12).
Paperback Series Reprints
Soccer Cats reprints The Captain Contest and Operation Baby-Sitter by Matt Christopher, illus. by Daniel Vasconcellos ($4.95 each, 7-9).

LITTLE, BROWN/TINGLEY
It's Okay to Be Different by Todd Parr ($14.95) celebrates differences. (All ages)
MEOW: A Day in the Life of Cats and BOW WOW: A Day in the Life of Dogs by Judy Reinin ($13.95 each) pay tribute to cats and dogs. (4-8)
You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Stories to Read Together by Mary Ann Hoberman, illus. by Michael Emberley ($15.95), issues an invitation to the world of reading. (4-up)
Imaginative Inventions: The Who, What, Where, When and Why of Roller Skates, Potato Chips, Marbles, and Pie (and More!) by Charise Mericle Harper ($14.95) takes a look at kid-pleasing inventions. (4-8)
The Best Part of Me: Children Talk About Their Bodies in Pictures and Words by Wendy Ewald ($16.95) reveals children's perceptions of themselves. (4-8)
Bippity Bop Barbershop by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, illus. by E.B. Lewis ($15.95), is a companion to I Love My Hair! (4-8)
The Girl's Book of Friendship: Cool Quotes, True Stories, Secrets and More, edited by Catherine Dee, illus. by Ali Douglass ($8.95), compiles info of interest to adolescents. (10-up)
Paperback Reprints
I Love My Hair! by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, illus. by E.B. Lewis ($5.95, 3-8); and Fathers, Mothers, Sisters, Brothers: A Collection of Family Poems by Mary Ann Hoberman, illus. by Marylin Hafner ($5.95, 4-8).

LOBSTER PRESS
(ADG, dist.)
Animal Sneezes by John Roy Bennett, illus. by David Wysotski ($14.95), examines the sneezes of 10 animals. (1-5)
When Pigs Fly by Valerie Coulman, illus. by Rogé ($14.95). A boy's father promises him a new bike "when pigs fly." (2-6)
A Tree Is Just a Tree by Brenda Silsbe, illus. by Yayo ($12.95), celebrates the valuable roles trees play in our lives. (3-7)
Isaac's Dreamcatcher by Bonnie Farmer, illus. by Anouk Perusse-Bell ($14.95). A boy's kindergarten teacher helps him overcome his fear of naptime. (6-8)
Shoes for Amèlie by Connie Steiner, illus. by Denis Rodier ($12.95), is a story based on an actual French boy who helped his family hide Jews during WWII. (8-10)
Paperback Series
Abby and Tess Pet-Sitters adds Ants Don't Catch Flying Saucers by Trina Webb, illus. by Marison Sarrazin ($5.95, 7-9). And new Millennium Generation titles are Seven Secrets of Highly Successful Kids by Peter Kuitenbrouwer ($9.95, 7-9); When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Writer by Cynthia MacGregor ($9.95, 9-12); and The Sex Book by Jane Pavanel, illus. by Grant Cunningham ($14.95, 14-18).

LOYOLA PRESS
The Loyola Kids Book of Saints by Amy Welborn, illus. by Ansgar Holmberg ($14.95), profiles the lives of more than 60 saints. (8-12)

LUNCHBOX PRESS
(Hervey's Booklink, dist.)
Paperback
Netman: The Legend by F.C. Erlanger ($5.95) tells of a "CyberHero" who saves the universe from evil. (8-14)
Paperback Series
Craft Express debuts with 60 Holiday Crafts by Nancy King ($7.95, all ages). Seasons starts up with Picture Perfect by Linda Bernson, Island Girl by Hope McCall and Suddenly Sisters by Nancy Laichas ($3.95 each, 8-14).

MCGRAW-HILL CHILDREN'S PUBLISHING
Paperback Series
The Little Critter First Readers Skills and Practice series continues with My Trip to the Farm, Helping Mom, Our Park, Field Day, Camping Out and No One can Play by Mercer Mayer ($3.95 each, 5-8).

MCGRAW-HILL CHILDREN'S PUBLISHING/PETER BEDRICK
Series
Animal Homes welcomes Coral Reefs by Beatrice Macleod, illus. by Antonella Pastorelli; Macleod's Deserts, illus. by Sabrina Marconi; Tropical Rainforests by Anita Ganeri, illus. by Paola Holguin; and African Grasslands by Ganeri, illus. by Ferruccio Cucchiarini ($9.95 each, 6-up). Magnifications adds An Ancient Greek Temple by John Malam, illus. by Mark Bergin; and The Temple of Jerusalem by Jacqueline Morley, illus. by John James ($18.95 each, 8-12). Incredible Journey travels on with Incredible Journey Through the World of Dinosaurs by Nicholas Harris, illus. by Alessandro Rabatti ($18.95, 8-up). The Atlas series issues two titles by Anita Ganeri: The Atlas of the Renaissance World, illus. by Ivan Stalio and Paola Ravaglia ($19.95, 8-up); and The Atlas of World Religions, illus. by Ivan Stalio ($19.95, 10-14). And Myths and Civilization offers Myths and Civilization of the Ancient Chinese by Sonia Cheng and Myths and Civilization of the Ancient Mesopotamians by Elena Gambino, both illus. by Francesca D'Ottavi, Alessandro Cantucci and Andrea Morandi ($16.95 each, 8-up).
Joining World of Beliefs are Christianity by Hazel Mary Martell, Judaism by Cath Senker, Islam by Neil Morris and Buddhism by Anita Ganeri, all illus. by Ivan Stalio ($16.95 each, 8-up). Gods and Goddesses gains In the Daily Life of Ancient Greeks by Fiona MacDonald and In the Daily Life of Ancient Egyptians by Henrietta McCall ($16.95 each, 9-up). Art and Civilization continues with Ancient Rome and Medieval Times by Giovanni di Pasquale, illus. by Ivan Stalio ($16.95 each, 10-14). Dress Sense steps out with Clothes of the Early Modern World by Christine Hatt, illus. by Jane Tattersfield; and Hatt's Clothes of the Modern World, illus. by Danuta Mayer ($16.95 each, 10-up). History of the World adds The First Civilizations, Kingdoms and Empires, The Middle Ages, Renaissance and Discovery, Revolution and Conflict and Modern History by Nicola Barber, Andrew Langley and Brian Williams ($18.95 each, 10-up). And Understanding Art offers Italian Renaissance by Michele Pierre, Impressionism by Roberto de Carvalho, European Baroque by Domenique Charles Fuchs and Classical Greek Art by Umberto Riccioni ($24.95 each, 14-up).

ANDREWS MCMEEL
Paperback
The Love and Romance Teen Quiz Book by Arlene Hamilton Stewart, Annalee Levine and Jana Johnson ($9.95) is a follow-up to Teen Quiz Book. (12-17)

MIKAYA PRESS
(Firefly, dist.)
Despite All Obstacles: La Salle and the Conquest of the Mississippi by Joan Elizabeth Goodman, illus. by Tom McNeely ($19.95), chronicles La Salle's explorations. (8-up)
The Hoover Dam: The Story of Hard Times, Tough People and the Taming of a Wild River by Elizabeth Mann, illus. by Alan Witschonke ($19.95), documents the building of this landmark. (9-up)
Rescued Images: Memories of a Childhood in Hiding by Ruth Jacobsen ($19.95). A Holocaust survivor shares her experiences during the war. (12-up)

MILKWEED EDITIONS
Parents Wanted by George Harrar, illus. by Dan Murphy ($17.95, paper $6.95). An ADD boy whose father is in jail and whose mother gives him up to the state finds a new home. (8-13).
Series
Stories from Where We Live greets The California Coast, ed. by Sara St. Antoine, illus. by Trudy Nicholson, maps by Paul Mirocha ($19.95, 9-up).

MILLBROOK
The Animals' Christmas Carol by Helen Ward ($17.95) reveals animals' gifts to the newborn Christ child. (All ages)
Little Numbers by Edward Packard, illus. by Salvatore Murdocca ($15.95), is a companion to Big Numbers. (5-8)
Series
Snappy Pop-Ups issues Snappy Little Families and Snappy Little Jungle by Dugald Steer, illus. by Derek Matthews, paper engineering by Richard Hawke ($12.95 each, 1-6). Happy Snappies offers Christmas Mouse, Reindeer Roundup, Santa's Song and Snowman's Party by Steer, illus. by Matthews, paper engineering by Hawke ($4.95 each, boxed set $18.95, 1-6). And The Encyclopedia Of... welcomes The Encyclopedia of Awesome Endangered and Extinct Animals by Michael Bright ($15.95, 7-9).
Paperbacks
Crafts from Your Favorite Children's Stories by Kathy Ross, illus. by Elaine Garvin ($8.95), compiles 20 crafts based on classic tales. (4-8)
Christmas Presents Kids Can Make by Kathy Ross, illus. by Sharon Lane Holm ($8.95), offers instructions for making holiday gifts. (5-8)
Happy New Year, Everywhere! by Arlene Erlbach, illus. by Sharon Lane Holm ($8.95), describes New Year customs in 20 countries. (5-8)
George W. Bush by Daniel Cohen ($8.95). An updated edition. (7-9)
Laura Welch Bush by Tanya Lee Stone ($8.95) centers on the current First Lady. (7-9)
Paperback Series
Celebrate the Seasons kicks off with It's Fall! by Linda Glaser, illus. by Susan Swan ($7.95, 4-8). Joining Christian Crafts is Christian Crafts for Christmastime by Kathy Ross, illus. by Sharon Lane Holm ($7.95, 5-8). Get in the Game! with Robin Roberts issues Sports Injuries: How to Stay Safe and Keep on Playing and Which Sport Is Right for You? by Robin Roberts ($6.95 each, 9-13). New Wave welcomes Vince Carter: The Fire Burns Bright by Mark Stewart ($7.95, 9-up). And Techies logs on with Jeff Bezos: King of Amazon.com and Steve Jobs: Thinks Different by Josepha Sherman ($6.95 each, 10-up).

MILLBROOK/COPPER BEECH
Paperback Series
The ...for Fun series gains Geography for Fun Projects by Pam Robson ($14.95, 7-9). Art Around the World travels back to In the Time of Michelangelo and In the Time of Renoir ($8.95 each, 9-12). Fascinating Science Projects starts up with Heat and Energy and Plants ($8.95 each, 10-13). And Copper Beech Atlases adds The Atlas of Oceans by Linda Sonntag ($12.95, 10-up).

MITCHELL LANE
Series
Real-Life Reader Biographies gains 15 titles, among them Gary Paulsen by Ann Gaines, Cheech Marin by Valerie Menard, Jessica Simpson by John Bankston and Bruce Lee by Wayne Wilson ($15.95 each, 8-14). And Latinos at Work: Career Role Models for Young Adults debuts with 10 books, including Careers in Education by Susan Zannos, Careers in Technology by Kimberly Garcia and Careers in Law and Politics by Linda Wade ($22.95 each, 10-16).

MODERN/HONEY BEAR BOOKS
Series
Titles are added to the following series: Plush Pals Christmas Board Books ($5.95 each, 2-5); Fisher-Price Touch 'n' Feel Board Books ($4.95 each, 2-5); and Treasury of Illustrated Classics--Series 2 ($4.49 each, 4-10).
Paperback Series
New volumes join Rescue Heroes Sticker Activity Books ($2.69 each, 3-7); Tonka Coloring and Activity Books ($1.29 each, 3-7); Hot Wheels Sticker Activity Books ($2.69 each, 3-8); My First Games Coloring and Activity Books ($1.29 each, 3-8); My First Games Giant Coloring and Activity Books ($1.99 each, 3-8); My First Games Sticker Activity Books ($2.69 each, 3-8); and Hot Wheels Coloring and Activity Books ($1.29 each, 5-8).

MONDO
Monster Countdown by Pamela Jane, illus. by Nick Zarin-Ackerman ($14.95), is a counting tale set in a house full of monsters. (3-7)
Nestor by Quentin Gréban ($15.95). An elephant rescues a boy who falls into the river. (3-9)
You Don't Look Like Your Mother by Aileen Fisher, illus. by Lilith Jones ($15.95). A robin learns that animal babies don't always look like their mothers. (4-8)
Paperbacks
Wake Up, Ginger by Ant Parker ($5.95). A cat chases a mouse in this lift-the-flap tale. (3-6)
Super Silly Riddles by Keith Faulkner, illus. by Nik Spender ($6), is a lift-the-flap joke book. (4-8)
Paperback Reprints
Zoo-looking by Mem Fox, illus. by Candace Whitman ($6, 4-7); and Where Does the Butterfly Go When It Rains? by May Garelick, illus. by Nicholas Wilton ($6, 6-11).

MOON MOUNTAIN
Carrot in My Pocket by Kitson Flynn, illus. by Denise Ortakales ($15.95). A child on a farm searches for a missing carrot. (up to 5)
Louie Larkey and the Bad Dream Patrol by Linda Kay Weber, illus. by Nora Hilb ($15.95). A teddy bear SWAT team protects a child from a bad dream. (5-9)
Star Dusters by Ann Garrett and Gene-Michael Higney, illus. by Pattima Singhalaka ($15.95). Two young angels mistakenly invent snow. (6-8)

MOONSTONE PRESS
(Independent Publishers Group, dist.)
Tender Moments in the Wild: Animals and Their Babies, ed. by Stephanie Maze ($15). Photos focus on wild animals and their young. (2-6)

MOREHOUSE
Paperback Reprint
All Things Bright and Beautiful by Cecil Frances Alexander, illus. by Preston McDaniels ($9.95, 3-7).

NANTIER BEALL MINOUSTCHINE
(212-643-5407)
Moby Dick by Herman Melville, illus. by Will Eisner ($15.95), presents this classic with comic-book-style art. (All ages)

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
It's a Dog's New York by Susan L. Roth ($16.95). A dog takes his new neighbor on a tour of the city. (4-8)
The Old Chisholm Trail by Rosalyn Schanzer ($16.95) is a tale based on a cowboy song. (4-8)
Kingdom of the Sun by Jacqueline Mitton, illus. by Christina Balit ($16.95). This examination of the planets combines mythology and astronomy. (6-9)
Hiawatha and Megissogwon by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, illus. by Jeffrey Thompson ($16.95). In this episode from Longfellow's epic poem, young Hiawatha battles an evil magician. (6-up)
1621: A New Look at Thanksgiving by Catherine O'Neill Grace and Margaret Bruchac, photos by Sisse Brimberg and Cotton Coulson ($17.95), reveals facts about the first Thanksgiving. (8-12)
Bull's-Eye by Sue Macy ($17.95) is a photoessay on Annie Oakley. (10-up)
National Geographic Dinosaurs by Paul Barrett, illus. by Raul Martín ($29.95), is a dinosaur reference. (10-up)
National Geographic Travel & Adventure Journal ($14) includes photos of and quotes by famous explorers. (10-up)
Yankee Doodle Gals by Amy Nathan ($21) tells of the Women's Air Force Service Pilots of WWII. (10-up)
National Geographic Student Atlas of the World ($18.95, paper $12.95) contains maps, graphs and facts. (12-up)
Series
One Whole Day debuts with Wolves by Jim Arnosky ($15.95, 4-8). And Jump into Science adds Sun by Steve Tomecek, illus. by Carla Golembe; and Volcano! by Ellen Prager, illus. by Nancy Woodman ($16.95 each, 4-8).
Paperbacks
Pilgrims of Plymouth by Susan Goodman ($5.95) depicts the daily life of 17th-century pilgrims. (4-8)
A Tree for All Seasons by Robin Bernard ($5.95) documents the changes a maple tree experiences during a year. (4-8)
Paperback Series
Insects and Weather join National Geographic My First Pocket Guides ($7.95 each, 6-10).
Paperback Reprints
Hello, Fish! by Sylvia Earle, photos by Wolcott Henry ($6.95, 3-7); and The True-or-False Book of Cats by Patricia Lauber, illus. by Rosalyn Schanzer ($6.95, 4-8).
Paperback Series Reprints
Mysteries in Our National Parks by Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson reprints Deadly Waters, Rage of Fire and The Hunted ($5.95 each, 8-12).

TOMMY NELSON
Window Box Collection, illus. by Thomas Kinkade ($14.99), packages four mini books with texts taken from A Child's Garden of Verses and A Child's Garden of Prayers. (All ages)
The Prayer of Jabez for Little Ones by Bruce Wilkinson and Melody Carlson ($5.99) is a board book based on The Prayer of Jabez. (2-5)
The Prayer of Jabez for Young Hearts by Bruce Wilkinson and Robert Suggs, illus. by Sergio Martinez ($14.99), is a picture-book adaptation of The Prayer of Jabez. (4-8)
The Prayer of Jabez for Kids by Bruce Wilkinson, adapted by Melody Carlson ($9.99), is an adaptation for middle-graders. (8-12)
Series
Light My World by Thomas Kinkade introduces Animals, Numbers, Colors and Shapes ($5.99 each, 2-5). And Jay Jay the Jet Plane zooms off with Snuffy Goes to School, Jay Jay and the Scary Night, The Best I Can Be and I Miss You a Whole Lot ($7.99 each, 3-7).
Board Book Reprint
The Twelve Dogs of Christmas by Emma Kragen ($6.99, 2-5).
Paperback
The Prayer of Jabez Devotions for Kids: Living Big for God by Bruce Wilkinson, adapted by Robert Suggs ($7.99), aims to help youngsters develop a lifetime of prayer. (8-12)
Paperback Series
The Incredible Worlds of Wally McDoogle gains My Life as Invisible Intestines (with Intense Indigestion) by Bill Myers ($5.99, 8-12). And Backstage Exclusive presents Plus One, Rachael Lampa and ZOEgirl ($8.99 each, 10-14).

NEWMARKET PRESS
Paperback Reissues
Fly Away Home by Patricia Hermes ($7.95, 10-up), The Totally Awesome Money Book for Kids: Second Edition by Adriane Berg and Arthur Berg Bochner ($12.95, 10-17) and The Totally Awesome Business Book for Kids: Second Edition by Berg and Bochner ($12.95, 10-17).

NORTH-SOUTH
Rainbow Fish and the Sea Monsters' Cave by Marcus Pfister ($18.95). This sparkly hero discovers that confronting fears helps one to overcome them. (5-8)
Rainbow Fish to the Rescue! Mini Book by Marcus Pfister ($8.95) offers this tale in a miniature edition. (5-8)
The Endless Journey by Fulvio Testa ($15.95). An ordinary room provides a new world to explore. (5-8)
Jonah and the Whale by Bernadette Watts ($15.95) retells this biblical tale. (5-8)
Hansel and Gretel by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, trans. by Anthea Bell, illus. by Dorothée Duntze ($15.95), presents a new interpretation of this tale. (5-8)
It Wasn't Me! by Udo Weigelt, illus. by Julia Gukova ($15.95). Raven shows the dangers of jumping to conclusions. (5-8)
Ken's Cloud by Isabel Arqués, illus. by Angela Pelaez ($15.95). Ken invites a cloud into his room to play. (5-8)
Teddy's Halloween Secret by Gerlinde Wiencirz, illus. by Giuliano Lunelli ($15.95). Teddy shares his treats with his animal pals. (5-8)
The Little Seahorse and the Christmas Pearl by Mischa Damjam, illus. by Alexander Reichstein ($15.95). The sea creatures want to bring a gift to baby Jesus. (5-8)
The Ox and the Donkey by Günter Spang, illus. by Loek Koopmans ($15.95), centers on two animals in the Bethlehem stable where Christ was born. (5-8)
The Sea Pony by Krista Ruepp, illus. by Ulrike Heyne ($13.95), is a story of a child and her horse and their life by the sea. (6-9)
Good Times with the Molesons by Burny Bos, illus. by Hans de Beer ($13.95), continues the adventures of the Molesons. (6-9)
Books in Spanish
New Ediciones Norte-Sur are: ¡Seamos valientes, querida serpiente! (Never Fear, Snake My Dear!) by Rolf Siegenthaler, trans. by Ángel Secreto; ¿Qué te pasa, Dany? (What's the Matter, Davy?) by Brigitte Weninger, trans. by Elena Moro, illus. by Eve Tharlet; ¡Llévame a casa, osito polar! (Little Polar Bear, Take Me Home!) by Hans de Beer, trans. by Gerardo Gambolini; and ¡Nadie me quiere! (Nobody Likes Me!) by Raoul Krischanitz, trans. by Ariel Almohar ($15.95 each, paper $6.95, 5-8); and El pez arco iris y la cueva de los monstruos (Rainbow Fish and the Sea Monsters' Cave) by Marcus Pfister, trans. by Gerardo Gambolini ($18.95, 5-8).
Paperback Reprints
Little Polar Bear, Take Me Home! by Hans de Beer; and Never Fear, Snake My Dear! by Rolf Siegenthaler ($6.95 each, 5-8).

NORTH-SOUTH/CHESHIRE STUDIO
Chicken Chickens by Valeri Gorbachev ($15.95). Two young chickens muster the courage to make their first trip to the playground. (3-5)
Sailing Home: A Story of a Childhood at Sea by Gloria Rand, illus. by Ted Rand ($15.95), tells of a family who lived on a sailing bark in the 1800s. (5-8)
Mother Holly by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, retold by John Warren Stewig, illus. by Johanna Westerman ($15.95). An industrious and a lazy sister visit the magical world of Mother Holly. (5-8)

NORTH-SOUTH/NEUGEBAUER
Just Right! by Miriam Monnier ($15.95). A mother assures her daughter that she is neither too big nor too little. (3-5)
Molto's Dream by Raoul Krischanitz ($15.95). The friends of a cat who wants to fly build a hot-air balloon. (5-8)
Jasper the Terror by John A. Rowe ($15.95) introduces a dragon who sneezes fire. (5-8)
How the Camel Got His Hump by Rudyard Kipling, illus. by Lisbeth Zwerger ($15.95), gives this classic new art. (5-8)
The Star by Ute Blaich, illus. by Julie Litty ($15.95). A wise owl tells the woodland creatures about the miracle of Christmas. (5-8)
Reissue
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, illus. by Lisbeth Zwerger ($19.95, all ages).
Paperback Reprints
Nobody Likes Me! by Raoul Krischanitz ($6.95, 4-7); and Monkey Trouble by John A. Rowe; and What's the Matter, Davy? by Brigitte Weninger, illus. by Eve Tharlet ($6.95 each, 5-8).

NORTH-SOUTH/NIGHT SKY
Paperbacks
The Copycat Fish, A Fishy Story, Lost at Sea and Hidden Treasures by Gail Donovan, illus. by David Austin Clar ($3.99 each), are tales based on Marcus Pfister's Rainbow Fish. (3-6)

NORTH-SOUTH/SEASTAR
Now What Can I Do? by Margaret Park Bridges, illus. by Melissa Sweet ($15.95). On a rainy day, Little Raccoon's mother shows him fun things he can do using his imagination. (3-5)
We Gather Together... Now Please Get Lost! by Diane deGroat ($15.95). Will Gilbert the opossum spend Thanksgiving trapped in a bathroom? (5-8)
The Adventures of Tom Thumb by Marianna Mayer, illus. by K.Y. Craft ($15.95), retells this classic. (5-8)
El niño espíritu: una historia de la Natividad (Spirit Child: A Story of the Nativity), trans. into English by John Bierhorst and into Spanish by Francisco González Aramburu, illus. by Barbara Cooney ($15.95, paper $5.95), is a bilingual holiday tale. (5-8)
Mazescapes by Roxie Munro ($16.95) presents 13 interconnected mazes and punch-out cars. (6-9)
Heverly by Kevin Yagher ($15.95) is a fantasy with cinematic art. (7-10)
Kate Culhane: A Ghost Story by Michael Hague ($15.95) retells an Irish folktale. (7-10)
Lexi's Tale by Johanna Hurwitz, illus. by Patience Brewster ($14.95), features the animals from PeeWee's Tale. (7-10)
The Crystal Prison by Robin Jarvis ($17.95) is the second volume of the Deptford Mice trilogy. (10-up)
Tikvah: Children's Book Creators Reflect on Human Rights, intro. by Elie Wiesel ($19.95), includes contributions by more than 40 illustrators. (14-up)
Book in Spanish
La caseta mágica (The Phantom Tollbooth) by Norton Juster, trans. by Alberto Jiménez Rioja, illus. by Jules Feiffer ($14.95, paper $7.95, 8-12).
Series
Reading Rainbow Readers issues Adventure Stories That Will Thrill You and Family Stories You Can Relate To ($14.95 each, paper $3.95, 6-8).
Reissues
Grimm's Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm, illus. by Arthur Rackham ($19.95, all ages); Spirit Child: A Story of the Nativity, trans. by John Bierhorst, illus. by Barbara Cooney ($15.95, paper $5.95, 5-8); and The Book of Dragons by E. Nesbit, illus. by H.R. Millar ($14.95, paper $9.95, 8-12).
Paperback Reprints
PeeWee's Tale by Johanna Hurwitz, illus. by Patience Brewster ($3.95, 7-10); Annie Pitts, Burger Kid by Diane deGroat ($3.95, 8-12); and The Dark Portal by Robin Jarvis ($6.95, 10-up).

NORTHLAND/RISING MOON
Halloween Night by Arden Druce, illus. by David W. Wenzel ($14.95, paper $6.95). Visual clues help readers discover Halloween characters. (3-6)
When Kangaroo Goes to School by Sonia Levitin, illus. by Jeff Seaver ($15.95). Kangaroo works, plays and makes new friends at school. (3-6)
Clear Moon, Snow Soon by Tony Johnston, illus. by Guy Porfirio ($15.95). Santa pays a visit on a peaceful Christmas Eve. (5-8)
Clarence and the Great Surprise by Jean Ekman Adams ($15.95) is a sequel to Clarence Goes Out West and Meets a Purple Horse. (5-8)
Totally Polar by Marty Crisp, illus. by Viv Eisner ($15.95). In June, a boy longs for winter. (5-8)

NORTHWORD
The Family of Earth by Schim Schimmel ($14.95) conveys the message that we are all part of the same family of earth. (4-7)
Paperback Series
Pet Pals starts up with My Cat: How to Have a Happy, Healthy Pet and My Dog: How to Have a Happy, Healthy Pet by Lynn Cole ($8.95 each, 6-10). Our Wild World welcomes Cougars by Patricia Corrigan and Lions by Cherie Winner, both illus. by John McGee ($7.95 each, 7-10). New Take-Along Guides are Rocks, Fossils and Arrowheads by Laura Evert, illus. by Linda Garrow ($7.95, 7-10); and More Fun with Nature by Mel Boring, Diane Burns, Laura Evert and Christiane Kump Tibbitts, illus. by Lindow Garrow and John McGee ($16.95, 7-10). And It's Nature! adds Rapid Runners by Sally Fleming and Sharp Shooters by Kathy Feeney, both illus. by Kay Underwood ($7.95 each, 8-11).

O'BRIEN PRESS
(Independent Publishers Group, dist.)
Paperbacks
Jimmy's Leprechaun Trap by Dan Kissane ($5.95). Jimmy and his grandfather plot to outwit a mischievous leprechaun. (8-up)
Benny and Babe by Eoin Colfer ($7.95) is the sequel to Benny and Omar. (10-up)
Dream Invader by Gerard Whelan ($7.95). When Simon starts to have nightmares, he enlists the aid of an ancient fighter of evil. (10-up)
Under the Hawthorn Tree by Marita Conlon-McKenna ($5.95). Three children struggle to survive during the potato famine in Ireland. (10-up)
The Cinnamon Tree: A Novel Set in Africa by Aubrey Flegg ($5.95). Yola strives to educate her people about the dangers of landmines. (13-up)
Paperback Series
Panda launches with The Little Black Sheep by Elizabeth Shaw; Katie's Caterpillars by Stephanie Dagg, illus. by Stephen Hall; Spotty Sally by Anne Marie Herron, illus. by Hall; and Danny's Smelly Toothbrush by Brianog Brady Dawson, illus. by Michael Connor ($4.95 each, 5-up).

OLIVER PRESS
Series
Business Builders continues with Business Builders in Real Estate by Nathan Aaseng ($21.95, 10-up). And Innovators adds Space Flight: Crossing the Last Frontier by Jason Richie ($21.95, 10-up).

ORION
(Trafalgar Square, dist.)
Planet Zoo: One Hundred Animals We Can't Afford to Lose by Simon Barnes, illus. by Alan Marks ($29.95), spotlights 100 endangered species. (9-12)

OVERLOOK
Series Reissue
The Freddy the Pig series by Walter R. Brooks, illus. by Kurt Wiese, continues with The Collected Poems of Freddy the Pig, Freddy Goes Camping and Freddy and the Perilous Adventure ($23.95 each, 8-up).

OWL BOOKS
(Firefly, dist.)
Why?: The Best Ever Question and Answer Book About Nature, Science and the World Around You by Catherine Ripley, illus. by Scot Ritchie ($19.95), answers questions on these topics. (3-8)
Ghosts: A Strange Science Book by Sylvia Funston, illus. by Joe Weissmann ($19.95, paper $9.95), examines ghosts and apparitions throughout history. (8-12)

OWL'S HOUSE PRESS
The Narwhal's Tusk by Carla Heymsfeld, illus. by Xiaojun Li ($17.95). In this fable, a sea captain claims that the tusk of a whale is really the horn of a unicorn. (7-12)

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
The Oxford First Book of Dinosaurs by Barbara Taylor ($19.95) tours the prehistoric world. (5-9)
Bravo, Brava! A Night at the Opera: Behind the Scenes with Composers, Cast, and Crew by Anne Siberell ($19.95), offers an introduction to opera. (8-up)
Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece by Peter Connolly and Andrew Solway ($18.95 each) provide illustrated examinations of these civilizations. (8-up)
Great Building Stories of the Past by Peter Kent ($18.95) recounts the construction of nine architectural achievements. (8-up)
The Legend of Lord Eight Deer: An Epic of Ancient Mexico by John Pohl ($17.95) relays the saga of the Mixtec people. (8-up)
The Young Oxford Book of Christmas Poems, ed. by Michael Harrison and Christopher Stuart-Clark ($19.95) collects 130 holiday poems. (10-up)
Photography: An Illustrated History by Martin Sandler ($25) offers a history of photography and its pioneers. (12-up)
Series
The Shakespeare Collection presents Macbeth and Hamlet, retold by Anthony Masters; and A Midsummer Night's Dream, retold by Chris Powling ($12.95 each, 7-10).
Paperback Reprints
My First Oxford Book of Poems by John Foster and My First Oxford Book of Stories by Geraldine McCaughrean ($12.95 each, 3-8); The Mystery of the Hieroglyphs by Carol Donoughue ($12.95, 8-up); and Gregor Mendel and the Roots of Genetics by Edward Edelson and Johannes Kepler and the New Astronomy by James R. Voelkel ($11.95 each, 12-up).

PACIFIC VIEW PRESS
A Thousand Peaks: Poems from China by Siyu Liu and Orel Protopopescu, illus. by Siyu Liu ($19.95), collects 35 Chinese poems. (10-up)

PARACLETE PRESS
Tell Me Another Story by Lisa Suhay ($22). A collection of original fables. (All ages)

PAVILION
(Trafalgar Square, dist.)
A Voyage of Discovery: From the Land of the Amazons to the Indigo Isles by François Place ($22.95) follows a voyage to a new world. (8-up)
In Times of War: An Anthology of War and Peace in Children's Literature, ed. by Carol Fox, Annemie Leysen and Irene Koenders ($24.95), is an anthology of writings on the topic of war and piece. (10-up)
Paperback Series
Pavilion Paperback Classics rings in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, illus. by Quentin Blake ($8.95, 10-up).
Paperback Reprints
Robi Dobi: The Marvelous Adventures of an Indian Elephant by Madhur Jaffrey, illus. by Amanda Hall ($13, 6-up); The Last Giants by François Place ($11, 8-up); and Tales from the African Plains by Anne Gatti, illus. by Gregory Alexander ($8.95, 10-up).

PEACHTREE
Molly and the Birthday Party and Molly at the Dentist by Angie Sage ($9.95 each). In these tales, Molly doesn't want to give away the gift she brought to her friend's party; and visits the dentist for the first time. (up to 4)
Where's Your Smile, Crocodile? by Claire Freedman, illus. by Sean Julian ($16.95). Kyle discovers how to find his lost smile. (2-6)
Nighty Night! by Margaret Wild, illus. by Kerry Argent ($15.95). At bedtime, baby animals on a farm aren't ready to say goodnight. (2-6)
What's the Time, Grandma Wolf? by Ken Brown ($15.95). The forest animals are determined to get a closer look at a big, bad wolf. (2-6)
The Monster Who Ate My Peas by Danny Schnitzlein, illus. by Matt Faulkner ($15.95). A boy makes a deal with a monster. (4-8)
Stick Out Your Tongue! Fantastic Facts, Features, and Functions of Animal and Human Tongues by Joan Bonsignore, illus. by John Ward ($15.95), focuses on tongues. (4-8)
Board Book Reprint
While You Were Sleeping by John Butler ($6.95, up to 4).

PEACHTREE/PEACHTREE JR.
Anna Casey's Place in the World by Adrian Fogelin ($14.95). Anna deals with the loss of her family and the adjustment to a foster home. (8-12)

PEEL PRODUCTIONS
(Midpoint Trade Books, dist.)
That's What Grandparents Are For by Arlene Uslander, illus. by Freddie Levin ($15.95), celebrates the bond between generations. (5-up)
Paperback Series
1-2-3 Draw adds 1-2-3 Draw Knights, Castles, and Dragons and 1-2-3 Draw Cars, Trucks, and Other Vehicles by Freddie Levin ($8.95 each, 5-9). And the Draw series continues with Draw Magical Fantasies by Damon Reinagle ($8.95, 9-14).

PELICAN
Jazz Cats by David Davis, illus. by Chuck Galey ($14.95), is a poem describing the antics of a feline jazz combo. (All ages)
Teachers' Night Before Christmas by Steven Layne, illus. by James Rice ($14.95). Holiday activities in school all end in chaos. (All ages)
The Story of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Gerard and Patricia del Re ($15.95) tells of Clement Clarke Moore's writing of this classic poem. (All ages)
Irish Poems by Fiona Waters, illus. by Peter Rutherford ($12.95) collects familiar and new poetry. (All ages)
The Warlord's Beads by Virginia Pilegard, illus. by Nicholas Debon ($14.95), is a sequel to The Warlord's Puzzle. (5-8)
The Pirate, Pink by Jan Day, illus. by Janeen Mason ($14.95). The daughter of a fierce pirate dreams of adventure on the high seas. (5-8)
Toby Belfer and the High Holy Days by Gloria Teles Pushker, illus. by Judith Hierstein ($14.95). Toby recalls her rabbi's sermon about Rosh Hashanah. (5-8)
Friends Again? by H.J. Arrington, illus. by JoAnn Kitchel ($14.95). Baku the crocodile and Taki the monkey return in this tale that teaches trust, forgiveness and honesty. (5-8)
The Leaping Leprechaun by Robert Dwyer Joyce, illus. by Peter Rutherford ($8.95), introduces a leprechaun with moveable arms and legs. (5-8)
Clovis Crawfish and Raoul Raccoon by Mary Alice Fontenot, illus. by Cat Landry ($14.95), is a tale about Clovis and his pals from the Cajun bayou. (5-8)
Book in French
Clovis Ecrevisse et Charles Chatoui (Clovis Crawfish and Raoul Raccoon) by Mary Alice Fontenot, trans. by Julie Fontenot Landry, illus. by Cat Landry ($15.95, 5-8).

PENGUIN PUTNAM/FOGELMAN
In the Forest of Your Remembrance by Gloria Jean Pinkney, illus. by Jerry, Brian and Myles Pinkney ($16.99), presents 33 spiritual writings framed with quotes from the Bible. (All ages)
The Real Santa Claus by Marianna Mayer ($17.99) offers a portrait of St. Nicholas. (All ages)
Chimp and Zee by Laurence Anholt, illus. by Catherine Anholt ($16.99). Chimp twins return home after becoming separated from their mother. (2-6)
I Want to Say I Love You by Caralyn Buehner, illus. by Jacqueline Rogers ($16.99), celebrates a mother's love for her child. (3-6)
Miracles: Wonders Jesus Worked by Mary Hoffman, illus. by Jackie Morris ($16.99). Watercolors illustrate biblical tales. (4-8)
The Land by Mildred D. Taylor ($17.99) is a prequel to Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. (12-up)

PHILOMEL
Johnny Appleseed: The Story of a Legend by Will Moses ($16.99) tells of the man who became this folk hero. (All ages)
A Redwall Winter's Tale by Brian Jacques, illus. by Christopher Denise ($18.99). The little ones hear the story of the Snow Badger, who brings the new snow to the land. (All ages)
Taggerung by Brian Jacques ($23.95). The clan of Sawney Rath kidnaps from Redwall an infant otter whom they believe to be the new incarnation of a legendary warrior. (All ages)
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Giant Board Book and Plush Package by Eric Carle ($24.99). A slightly chewed cardboard suitcase holds an oversized board book and a plush caterpillar. (1-5)
Old Bear's Surprising Painting by Jane Hissey ($15.99). Old Bear comes to the aid of some aspiring young animal artists. (4-8)
What the Little Fir Tree Wore to the Christmas Party by Satomi Ichikawa ($15.99). The smallest tree is left behind when the others are chosen to be Christmas trees. (4-8)
Steamboat Annie and the Thousand-Pound Catfish by Catherine Wright, illus. by Howard Fine ($15.99). In this tall tale, a heroine rids a town of a huge catfish. (4-up)
Mr. Lincoln's Way by Patricia Polacco ($16.99). Can a principal get through to the school bully? (6-9)
Tree Girl by T.A. Barron ($14.99). Rowena is drawn to the forest that she has been warned to avoid. (8-12)
Reissue
Old Bear by Jane Hissey ($15.99, 4-8).

THE PILGRIM PRESS
(BookPeople, dist.)
Daniel and the Lion by Sekiya Miyoshi ($14) recounts the story of Daniel and the king. (2-5)
David and Goliath by Sekiya Miyoshi ($14) tells the story of David's defeat of Goliath. (2-5)
Jacob and Esau by Sekiya Miyoshi teaches the lesson that difference is a good thing. ($14, 2-5)
The Promised Land by Sekiya Miyoshi ($14). Moses's friends follow him out of Egypt into the Promised Land. (2-5)
The Story of Jesus by Mark Waters and Susie Poole ($12). Thirty-one short Gospel stories. (5-8)

PINEAPPLE PRESS
Esmeralda and the Enchanted Pond by Susan Ryan ($14.95). A father and daughter explore a Florida pond in this tale that blends science and fantasy. (7-10)
Series
Southern Fossils Discoveries adds Giant Predators of the Ancient Seas by Judy Cutchins and Ginny Johnston ($14.95, 8-12).

PIPPIN PRESS
Clues to Seafaring Lives in an Ancient World by Sean Hughes ($15.95) tells how a discovery in the Mediterranean lends credence to the Greek tales of Homer and others. (10-up)
Deborah and Leah by Stephen Hoekstra ($15.95). The author shares his childhood memories of living in Holland during WWII. (10-up)

PITSPOPANY PRESS
Kids Love Jewish Holiday Games by Ron Isaacs ($16.95) offers instructions for playing holiday-themed games. (All ages)
Fun with My First Words: English-Hebrew/Hebrew-English Dictionary by Schlomo Peterseil, illus. by Bonnie Gordon-Lucas ($12.95). A bilingual picture dictionary. (2-6)
The Littlest Pair by Sylvia Rouss, illus. by Holly Hannon ($14.95). Though initially the other animals do not want termites on board Noah's ark, these tiny passengers eventually save the day. (3-6)
Why the Snake Crawls on Its Belly by Eric Kimmel, illus. by Allen Davis ($14.95). In this tale, God is not pleased with the snake for convincing Adam and Eve to eat the forbidden fruit. (3-6)

PLAYHOUSE PUBLISHING
(330-926-1313)
Series
Little Lucy & Friends gains Cowdog Caper by Katinastet Z. Jones, illus. by John Ottinger ($9.99, 4-8), and Little Tikes grows with Building by Jackie Wolf, illus. by Sue McDonald and Rob McGarr ($4.99, up to 4). Picture Me adds Baby's Birthday, illus. by Kaycee Hoffman and McDonald; Christmas Cutie, illus. by Roxanne McGovern and Jen Thompson; Happy Halloween, illus. by Hoffman, McGovern and Thompson; and Peek-a-Boo Bedtime by Wolf, illus. by Hoffman and Lynn Schwaner ($4.99 each, up to 3).

PLEASANT COMPANY
The Christmas Barn by C.L. Davis, illus. by Raúl Colón ($12.95). During the Depression, a poor family in Appalachia struggles to survive an accident. (10-up)
Series
New Angelina Ballerina titles are Angelina's Ballet Class ($7.95, 3-7); Angelina's Puzzle Box Set ($12.95, 3-7); and Alice Doll and Book Set ($27.95, 3-7). Animal Parade kicks off with Hello!, Shhh!, Too Loud! and Ha Ha! by Guido Van Genechten ($5.95 each, 3-up). Matchbox Books revs up with three titles by Beth Sycamore: 911, illus. by Lee MacLeod; PLOW, illus. by John Youssi; and SWIM,illus. by David Schleinkofer ($6.95 each, 3-up). Barbie issues Barbie in the Nutcracker, from the screenplay by Linda Engelsiepen and Hilary Hinkle, illus. by Robert Sauber ($12.95, 4-up). New to The American Girls Collection are Happy Birthday, Kit!, Kit Saves the Day and Changes for Kit by Valerie Tripp, illus. by Walter Rane ($12.95 each, paper $5.95, 7-12). The American Girls Story Collection debuts with five titles by Valerie Tripp: Felicity's Story Collection and Samantha's Story Collection, illus. by Dan Andreasen; Josefina's Story Collection, illus. by Jean-Paul Tibbles; Kit's Story Collection, illus. by Walter Rane; and Molly's Story Collection, illus. by Nick Backes; Kirsten's Story Collection by Janet Shaw, illus. by Renée Graef; and Addy's Story Collection by Connie Porter, illus. by Dahl Taylor ($29.95 each, 7-up). And Oh Boy, Amelia! by Marissa Moss is a new Amelia title ($12.95, paper $5.95, 8-up).
Paperback Series
American Girl Library offers The Care and Keeping of Me: The Body Book Journal by Valorie Schaefer, illus. by Norm Bendel; Me and My Dog: The Care and Keeping of a Girl's Best Friend by Maxine Rock, illus. by Amanda Haley; Room for You: Find Your Style and Make Your Room Say You, illus. by Shawn Banner; and Salt Dough! by Laura Torres, illus. by Wendy Wallin Malinow ($7.95 each, 8-up); and A Smart Girl's Guide to Boys: Surviving Crushes, Staying True to Yourself, and Other Love Stuff by Nancy Holyoke, illus. by Bonnie Timmons ($9.95, 10-up). AG Fiction continues with Stolen Words by Amy Goldman Koss, illus. by Jean-Claude Götting; Sister Split by Sally Warner, illus. by Sue Clarke; and Letters to Cupid by Francess Lantz, illus. by Tracy Mitchell ($5.95 each, hardcover $14.95, 10-up). New History Mysteries are Enemy in the Fort by Sarah Masters Buckey, Circle of Fire by Evelyn Coleman and Mystery on Skull Island by Elizabeth McDavid Jones ($5.95 each, hardcover $9.95, 10-up). And Wild at Heart by Laurie Halse Anderson adds Trapped--Book 8: Brenna and Fear of Falling--Book 9: David ($4.95 each, 10-up).
Series Reissues
Angelina reissues Angelina Ice Skates and Angelina's Birthday by Katharine Holabird, illus. by Helen Craig ($9.95 each, 3-7).

PRESTEL
Series
Adventures in Art and Architecture adds Paul Gauguin: A Journey to Tahiti by Christopher Becker; Do You See What I See? The Art of Illusion by Angela Wenzel; and Castles and Knights by Victoria Salley, illus. by Andrea Ferraro ($14.95 each, 8-up).

PRICE STERN SLOAN
The Big Burger Book by Jocelyn Jamison ($9.99) is a cloth book fashioned after a burger. (All ages)
The Jewels on the Crown and Christmas Is Cookie Time by William Boniface, illus. by Ronnie Rooney ($9.99 each), are board books that invite readers to dress the royal family in jewels and place holiday cookies on a baking pan. (3-6)
Drac's Night Out ($7.99) is a vampire tale with a set of fangs packaged in the back of the book. (3-8)
Series
Doodle Art gains Escape of the Unicorns, Flowers, Great Barrier Reef and Trains (super $10.99 each, medium $8.99, all ages); and At the Zoo, Peaceful Hideaways, Pirates and Wild West (mini $6.99 each, all ages). Step-Back Board Books presents Ants Ants Ants and Bugs Bugs Bugs by Charles Reasoner ($7.99 each, 2-6). Halloween Shaped Glow Books issues Candy Corn, Frankensquare and Witch Dot by Kelly Asbury ($4.99 each, 3-up). And Welcome to Eurekaville greets The Dinosaur Store and The Outer Space Place by Sylvia Branzei and Jack Keely, illus. by Garry Colby ($8.99 each, 6-up).
Paperbacks
Internet for Kids, Updated 2001 Edition: A Beginner's Guide to Surfing the Net by Ted Pedersen and Francis Moss ($8.99), is an updated version of this manual. (8-up)
Growing Money, Updated Edition: A Complete Investing Guide for Kids by Debbie Honig and Gail Karlitz ($6.99) updates this investment guide. (9-12)
Paperback Series
Amazing Maze Books offers The Amazing Halloween Maze Book by Scott Sullivan ($5.99, all ages). Scooby-Doo Halloween Mad Libs and Cool Mad Libs are new Mad Libs titles by Roger Price and Leonard Stern ($3.99 each, all ages). Wee Sing & Learn adds Wee Sing & Learn Bugs and Wee Sing & Learn Dinosaurs by Pamela Conn Beall and Susan Hagen Nipp, illus. by Yudthana Pongmee ($7.99 each, 3-6). There are six additions to Mr. Men and Little Miss by Roger Hargreaves ($2.99 each, 5-up). New Field Guides to the Paranormal are The Dragon Hunter's Handbook by Lori Summers, The UFO Hunter's Handbook and The Wizard's Handbook by Caroline Tiger and The Vampire's Hunter's Handbook by Erin Slonaker ($7.99 each, 10-up). And Plugged In gains Getting Dumped... and Getting Over It by Cylin Busby ($4.99 each, 12-up).

PROMETHEUS BOOKS
Paperback
A Solstice Tree for Jenny by Karen Shragg, illus. by Heidi Schwabacher ($12). Jenny celebrates the winter solstice. (5-up)

PROPELLER PRESS
The Tale of Dog Giovanni by John Gravdahl ($16.95). Three characters learn lessons about friendship, loss and renewal. (3-8)

PUFFIN
Emily's Ballet Box by Claire Masurel, illus. by Susan Calitri ($15.99), packages a small-format edition of Emily's Dance Class with an Emily doll. (2-6)
Paperback
On Halloween Night by Harriet Ziefert ($5.99). A girl puts together her trick-or-treating costume. (2-6)
Paperback Series
Puffin Lift-the-Flaps welcomes Peekaboo Friends! by Lucy Su and Spot Can Count by Eric Hill ($6.99 each, 2-6). And Sweep by Cate Tiernan adds Awakening and Spellbound ($4.99 each, 12-up).
Paperback Reprints
Froggy's Halloween by Jonathan London, illus. by Frank Remkiewicz; and Oonga Boonga by Frieda Wishinsky, illus. by Carol Thompson ($5.99 each, 2-6); Who Is Coming to Our House? by Joseph Slate, illus. by Ashley Wolff ($6.99, 2-6); Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come! by Nancy Carlson ($5.99, 3-6); Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten by Joseph Slate, illus. by Ashley Wolff; and The Pigs' Picnic by Keiko Kasza ($6.99 each, 3-6); Dear Juno by Soyung Pak, illus. by Susan Kathleen Hartung ($5.99, 3-7); Morris's Disappearing Bag by Rosemary Wells ($6.99, 3-7); ABC Pop! by Rachel Isadora; Delivery by Anastasia Suen, illus. by Wade Zahares; John Pig's Halloween by Jan Waldron, illus. by David McPhail; The Mouse Before Christmas by Michael Garland; One Little, Two Little, Three Little Pilgrims by B.G. Hennessy, illus. by Lynne Cravath; and Pet Show! by Ezra Jack Keats ($6.99 each, 3-8); The Busy Building Book by Sue Tarsky, illus. by Alex Ayliffe; Two Cool Coyotes by Jillian Lund; and The Very Noisy Night by Diana Hendry, illus. by Jane Chapman ($5.99 each, 3-8); The Acrobat & the Angel by Mark Shannon, illus. by David Shannon; Amanda Dade's New Year's Parade by Harriet Ziefert, illus. by S.D. Schindler; Brothers of the Knight by Debbie Allen, illus. by Kadir Nelson; The First Thanksgiving by Jean Craighead George, illus. by Thomas Locker; Island in the Sun by Harry Belafonte and Lord Burgess, illus. by Alex Ayliffe; The Night of Las Posadas by Tomie dePaola; Shake Rag: From the Life of Elvis Presley and Tree of Hope by Amy Littlesugar, illus. by Floyd Cooper; Sophie Skates by Rachel Isadora; Where Is Grandpa? by T.A. Barron, illus. by Chris K. Soentpiet; and Willy and May by Judith Byron Schachner ($6.99 each, 4-8); and Axle Annie by Robin Pulver, illus. by Tedd Arnold; Clickety Clack by Rob and Amy Spence, illus. by Margaret Spengler; Did You See What I Saw?: Poems About School by Kay Winters, illus. by Martha Weston; The Magic Hockey Stick by Peter Maloney and Felicia Zekauskas; Princess Chamomile Gets Her Way by Hiawyn Oram, illus. by Susan Varley; and Saving Sweetness by Diane Stanley, illus. by G. Brian Karas ($5.99 each, 4-8).
Also, The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen, illus. by Rachel Isadora ($6.99, 4-9); Tallchief: America's Prima Ballerina by Maria Tallchief with Rosemary Wells, illus. by Gary Kelley ($6.99, 5-9); Gloria's Way by Ann Cameron, illus. by Lis Toft ($4.99, 7-11); Bluestem by Frances Arrington; The Heart of a Chief by Joseph Bruchac; Island of the Aunts by Eva Ibbotson, illus. by Kevin Hawkes; and Terror at the Zoo by Peg Kehret ($5.99 each, 8-12); There's a Dead Person Following My Sister Around by Vivian Vande Velde ($4.99, 8-12); About Face by June Rae Wood, Airfield by Jeanette Ingold, Anson's Way by Gary D. Schmidt, Destiny by Vicki Grove, The Devil and His Boy by Anthony Horowitz, Don't Tell Anyone by Peg Kehret, The Drackenburg Adventure and The Jedera Adventure by Lloyd Alexander, Getting Near to Baby by Audrey Couloumbis, The Other Ones by Jean Thesman, Visiting Miss Caples by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel and When JFK Was My Father by Amy Gordon ($5.99 each, 10-14); The Alfred Summer by Jan Slepian, Turtle on a Fence Post by June Rae Wood and Wolf Tower: The Claidi Journals, Vol. One by Tanith Lee ($6.99 each, 10-14); Amistad: A Long Road to Freedom by Walter Dean Myers ($9.99, 10-14); The Queen's Own Fool by Jane Yolen and Robert J. Harris ($7.99, 10-up); Restless Spirit: The Life and Work of Dorothea Lange by Elizabeth Partridge ($10.99, 10-up); When Jeff Comes Home by Catherine Atkins and Two Suns in the Sky by Miriam Bat-Ami ($6.99 each, 12-up); Anne Frank: A Hidden Life by Mirjam Pressler ($7.99, 12-up); The Book of the Lion by Michael Cadnum, A Face in Every Window by Han Nolan, Miracle's Boys by Jacqueline Woodson and Saying It Out Loud by Joan Abelove ($5.99 each, 12-up).
Paperback Series Reprints
This One 'N That One reprints Splat! The Tale of a Colorful Cat and Yum! A Tale of Two Cookies by Jane Seymour and James Keach, illus. by Geoffrey Planer ($4.99 each, 3-8). Fred Rogers' Mister Rogers' Neighborhood welcomes Let's Talk About It: Stepfamilies by Fred Rogers, illus. by Jim Judkis ($6.99, 4-8). New to A Is for Amber are It's Justin Time, Amber Brown and What a Trip, Amber Brown by Paula Danziger, illus. by Tony Ross ($3.99 each, 5-7). Cam Jansen reappears in Young Cam Jansen and the Pizza Shop Mystery ($3.99, 5-8) and Cam Jansen and the Barking Treasure Mystery ($3.99, 7-10) by David A. Adler, illus. by Susanna Natti. Puffin Chapters reprints It's a Deal, Dogboy by Christine McDonnell, illus. by G. Brian Karas; and Starring Grace by Mary Hoffman, illus. by Caroline Binch ($4.99 each, 7-10). And Here We All Are by Tomie dePaola joins the 26 Fairmount Avenue series ($5.99, 7-10).
Paperback Reissues
James Marshall's Cinderella by Barbara Karlin, illus. by James Marshall ($6.99, 4-8); Linnets and Valerians and The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge ($5.99 each, 8-12); and A Midnight Clear: Family Christmas Stories by Katherine Paterson ($6.99, 10-up).
Paperback Series Reissues
The Minerva Louise series reissues Minerva Louise by Janet Morgan Stoeke ($5.99, 2-6). And Freddy the Pig presents Freddy the Pilot and Freddy and the Ignormus by Walter R. Brooks, illus. by Kurt Wiese ($6.99 each, 8-up).

PURPLE PEOPLE
(520-204-6400)
Purple Love by Susan Faith, illus. by Goro Sasaki ($17.95). A walk through a meadow inspires a conversation about life, death and the power of love. (All ages)

PUTNAM
Jan Brett's Christmas Treasury by Jan Brett ($39.95) collects seven of Brett's picture books with winter or holiday themes. (All ages)
What Pete Ate from A-Z by Maira Kalman ($15.99). An unruly dog eats his way through the alphabet. (All ages)
39 Uses for a Friend by Harriet Ziefert, illus. by Rebecca Doughty ($11.99), examines what makes a friendship. (All ages)
Spot's Big Lift-the-Flap Book by Eric Hill ($12.99) introduces colors, counting and other concepts. (1-3)
The Mightiest by Keiko Kasza ($15.99). Lion, Elephant and Bear engage in a contest to determine who is the mightiest. (2-6)
Meet the Barkers: Morgan and Moffat Go to School by Tomie dePaola ($13.99) introduces twins on their first day of school. (4-7)
Boston Tea Party by Pamela Duncan Edwards, illus. by Henry Cole ($15.99), recounts this pre-Revolutionary War incident. (4-8)
Bus Stop, Bus Go! by Daniel Kirk ($15.99). Tommy's pet hamster gets loose on the school bus. (4-8)
Our Marching Band by Lloyd Moss, illus. by Diana Cain Bluthenthal ($15.99). Neighborhood kids practice for their performance in the Fourth of July parade. (4-8)
That's My Dog! by Rick Walton, illus. by Julia Gorton ($9.99), centers on a big, muddy dog. (4-8)
The Scariest Monster in the Whole Wide World by Pamela Mayer, illus. by Lydia Monks ($15.99). Thea wants to wear a scary costume for Halloween. (4-8)
Hark! The Aardvark Angels Sing by Teri Sloat ($15.99) tells how all the holiday mail reaches its destination. (4-8)
Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell, illus. by David Catrow ($14.99). A girl learns to overcome the verbal assaults of a name-calling kid at her new school. (4-8)
Tattered Sails by Verla Kay, illus. by Dan Andreasen ($15.99). A family sails from 17th-century London to start a new life in America. (4-8)
A Stormy Ride on Noah's Ark by Patricia Hooper, illus. by Lynn Munsinger ($15.99). The littlest animals comfort the others during a storm. (4-8)
Welcome to the River of Grass by Jane Yolen, illus. by Laura Regan ($15.99), examines the animal inhabitants of the Everglades. (4-8)
The Storytelling Princess by Rafe Martin, illus. by Kimberly Bulken Root ($15.99). A disguised princess tries to stump a prince. (5-up)
The Holy Twins: Benedict and Scholastica by Kathleen Norris, illus. by Tomie dePaola ($16.99), recounts the lives of these twins who founded religious orders. (5-up)
The Cod's Tale by Mark Kurlansky, illus. by S.D. Schindler ($16.99), tells of the role this fish played in the exploration and colonization of North America. (5-up)
Leonardo's Horse by Jean Fritz, illus. by Hudson Talbott ($16.99). An American works to realize da Vinci's dream of constructing a bronze sculpture of a horse in motion. (5-up)
Becoming Little Women: Louisa May at Fruitlands by Jeannine Atkins ($16.99) describes Alcott's life of hard work on her family's farm. (8-12)
Board Book Reprints
Spot Goes to School by Eric Hill ($7.99, 1-3); Who Is Coming to Our House? by Joseph Slate, illus. by Ashley Wolff ($6.99, 1-3); and 10 Minutes till Bedtime by Peggy Rathmann ($7.99, 2-6).
Reissues
The Busy Building Book by Sue Tarsky, illus. by Alex Ayliffe ($15.99, 2-6); and Squashed and Thwonk by Joan Bauer ($16.99 each, Puffin paperback $5.99, 12-up).

RAINBOW STUDIES INTERNATIONAL
Me Too! Chunky Book of Bible Stories, based on stories by Marilyn Lashbrook, adapted by Janice Hughey, illus. by Stephanie McFetridge Britt ($9.99), contains 13 tales. (2-5)

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