Children's Books for Fall, Kane/Miller - Loyola Press
Compiled by Sally Lodge -- Publishers Weekly, 7/21/2003
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KANE/MILLER
Selma
($7.95, 1-929132-50-6) by Jutta Bauer. A sheep ponders the meaning of happiness. (All ages)
On My Way to Buy Eggs
($15.95, 1-929132-49-2) by Chih-Yuan Chen tells of a simple walk that turns into an adventure. (3-6)
Dan's Angel: A Detective's Guide to the Language of Paintings
($16.95, 1-929132-47-6) by Alexander Sturgis, illus. by Lauren Child. Dan learns to interpret the symbols and the mysteries of art. (5-9)
Unique Monique
($15.95, 1-929132-51-4) by Maria Rousaki, illus. by Polina Papanikolaou, is a story about school uniforms and wanting to be different. (5-9)
Troy Thomson's Excellent Peotry (sic) Book
($14.95, 1-929132-52-2) by Gary Crew, illus. by Craig Smith, is an introduction to poetry. (9-13) KANE PRESS
Paperback Series
Math Matters
adds Where's Harley?
($4.95, 1-57565-132-7) by Carol and Amanda Felton, illus. by Paige Eastburn O'Rourke (4-6); The Blast Off Kid
($4.95, -130-0) by Laura Driscoll, illus. by Rebecca Thornburgh (5-7); and Fair Is Fair!
($4.95, -131-9) by Jennifer Dussling, illus. by Diane Palmisciano (6-8). And Science Solves It!
welcomes The Creeping Tide
($4.99, -128-9) by Gail Herman, illus. by John Nez; and Almost Invisible Irene
(-129-7) by Daphne Skinner, illus. by Jerry Smath; and The Case of Vampire Vivian
(-127-0) by Michelle Knudsen, illus. by Amy Wummer ($4.99 each, 6-8). KAR-BEN
It's Sukkah Time!
($10.95, 1-58013-084-4) by Latifa Berry Kropf, photos by Tod Cohen. A preschool class builds a sukkah to commemorate Sukkot. (2-6)
Lots of Latkes: A Hanukkah Story
($14.95, 1-58013-091-7; paper $6.95, -061-5) by Sandy Lanton, illus. by Vicki Jo Redenbaugh. Rivka and her friends celebrate this holiday. (3-8)
Too Much of a Good Thing
($15.95, 1-58013-082-8; paper $6.95, -066-6) by Mira Wasserman, illus. by Christine Mannone Carolan, visits a kingdom in which Shabbat is celebrated every day of the week. (3-8)
Paperback
Tasty Bible Stories: A Menu of Tales & Matching Recipes
($10.95, 1-58013-080-1) by Tami Lehman-Wilzig, illus. by Katherine Janus Kahn, pairs biblical tales with recipes they inspired. (3-7)
Paperback Reprint
Thank You, God! A Jewish Child's Book of Prayers
($6.95, 1-58013-101-8) by Judyth Groner and Madeline Wikler, illus. by Shelly O. Haas (3-7).
Paperback Reissues
The Whole Megillah (Almost)
($4.95, 0-929371-23-2) by Shoshana Silberman, illus. by Katherine Janus Kahn (4-9); and Brainteasers from Jewish Folklore
($7.95, 1-58013-001-1) by Rosalind Charney Kaye (6-10). KIDS CAN PRESS
Bagels from Benny
($15.95, 1-55337-417-7) by Aubrey Davis, illus. by Dusan Petricic. Benny's gift of bagels brings unexpected results. (4-8)
Suki's Kimono
($15.95, 1-55337-084-8) by Chieri Uegaki, illus. by Stéphane Jorisch. Suki is determined to wear her new kimono to school. (5-8)
A Pioneer Christmas: Celebrating in the Backwoods in 1841
($14.95, 1-55074-953-6; paper $7.95, -955-2) by Barbara Greenwood, illus. by Heather Colins, examines holiday traditions. (8-12)
The Waiting Dog
($15.95, 1-55337-006-6) by Carolyn Beck, illus. by Andrea Beck, reveals a dog's ultimate fantasy (8-up).
The Amazing International Space Station
($15.95, 1-55337-360-X; paper $8.95, -380-4), illus. by Rose Cowles, presents photos, journal entries and activities. (9-12)
The Mysterious Mummer
($16.95, 1-55337-376-6) by L.M. Falcone is the tale of a boy who has a creepy Christmas. (9-14)
Flames of the Tiger
($16.95, 1-55337-618-8) by John Wilson focuses on a young German soldier during WWII. (10-14)
America Votes: How Our President Is Elected
($16.95, 1-55337-086-4: paper $9.95, -087-2) by Linda Granfield, illus. by Steve Björkman, explains how the electoral system works. (10-14)
Series
Elliot Moose
is back in Elliot's Christmas Surprise
($12.95, 1-55337-474-6; paper $5.95, -661-7) by Andrea Beck (3-7). New Franklin
titles, based on characters created by Paulette Bourgeois, illus. by Brenda Clark, are The Franklin Annual, Vol. 2
($14.95, -531-9, 3-8); Franklin's Christmas: A Sticker Activity Book
($6.95, –506-8, 3-up); Franklin TV Storybooks: Franklin Wants a Badge
(-467-3), Franklin Makes a Deal
(-469-X), Franklin and the Baby
(1-55074-706-1) and Franklin Says Sorry
(-712-6) ($10.95 each, 3-8); and Franklin Workbooks: Math Stories: Addition
(1-55337-593-9), Alphabet Mazes
(-592-0), Phonics
(-594-7), Measurements
(-595-5), Numbers
(-591-2), Printing Practice
(-590-4), Math Stories: Subtraction
(-597-1) and Vocabulary Puzzles
(-596-3) ($3.95 each paper, 4-6). Once-Upon-a-Time
issues Three Royal Tales
($10.95, 1-55074-939-0) by Marilyn Helmer, illus. by Kasia Charko (5-8). New to Kids Can Read!
are Puppy Sam Stories: Sam's First Halloween
(1-55337-355-3, paper -356-1) and A Friend for Sam
(-374-X, paper -375-8) by Mary Labatt, illus. by Marisol Sarrazin ($14.95 each, paper $3.95, 5-6); Franklin the Turtle Stories: Franklin's Reading Club (-369-3, paper -370-7) and Franklin's Surprise
(-465-7, paper -466-5), based on characters created by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark ($14.95 each, paper $3.95, 6-7); and Riddle Books: Spooky Riddles
(447-9, paper -413-4) and Yucky Riddles
(-448-7, paper -414-2) by Marilyn Helmer, illus. by Eric Parker ($14.95 each, paper $3.95, 6-8). The Kids Can Press Wildlife Series
welcomes Bats
($10.95, -524-6; paper $5.95, -525-4) by Adrienne Mason, illus. by Nancy Gray Ogle (5-10). Joining Kids Can Do It
are Christmas Crafts from Around the World
($12.95, -427-4; paper $5.95, -428-2) by Judy Ann Sadler, illus. by June Bradford (7-11); and All-American Quilts
($12.95, -538-6; paper $6.95, 539-4) by Biz Storms, illus. by Bradford (8-up). Good Times Travel Agency
offers Adventures in Ancient China
($14.95, -453-3; paper $8.95, -454-1) by Linda Bailey, illus. by Bill Slavin (8-12). And Mysterious You
gains Achoo!
($14.95, -450-9: paper $6.95, -451-7) by Trudee Romanek, illus. by Rose Cowles (9-14).
Paperback
Learning with Animals Book Set
($16.95, 1-55337-341-3) by Mélanie Watt packages together five minibooks that teach concepts. (2-5)
Paperback Series
New Memory Scrapbooks for Kids
are My Class and Me: Kindergarten
(1-55337-129-1), 1st Grade
(-475-4), 2nd Grade
(-476-2) and 3rd Grade
(-477-0) by Mary Beth Leatherdale, illus. by Scot Ritchie ($5.95 each, ages 5-8). And Kids Can Press Jumbo Books
presents The Jumbo Book of Art
($14.95, 1-55074-762-2) by Irene Luxbacher (8-up).
Paperback Reprints
The Best Figure Skater in the Whole Wide World
(1-55074-881-5) by Linda Bailey, illus. by Alan Daniel and Lea Daniel; and Oma's Quilt
(1-55337-625-0) by Paulette Bourgeois, illus. by Stéphane Jorisch
($5.95 each, 5-8); To the Top of Everest
($8.95, 1-55074-814-9) by Laurie Skreslet with Elizabeth MacLeod (8-up); and Losing Forever
(1-55337-359-6) by Gayle Friesen and The Seeker
(-359-6) by Margaret Buffie ($6.95 each, 10-14).
Paperback Series Reprint
Elliot Moose
stars in Elliot's Noisy Night
($5.95, 1-55337-654-4) by Andrea Beck (3-7). KINGFISHER
The Kingfisher Book of Nursery Tales
($15, 0-7534-5482-3) by Vivian French, illus. by Stephen Lambert, collects classic stories. (2-5)
The Kingfisher Book of Bible Stories
($18.95, 0-7534-5626-5), retold by Ann Pilling, illus. by Kady MacDonald-Denton, compiles biblical tales. (5-8)
The Kingfisher Children's Illustrated Dictionary & Thesaurus
($12.95, 0-7534-5653-2) by George Marshall et al. combines two reference tools. (7-10)
Games: Learn to Play, Play to Win
($16.95, 0-7534-5581-1) by Daniel King is a guide to board and card games. (9-14)
The Great Art Scandal
($16.95, 0-7534-5587-0) by Anna Nilsen offers an art-themed mystery that contains facts about paintings and painters. (9-14)
The Kingfisher Geography Encyclopedia
($39.95, 0-7534-5591-9) includes photos, facts and maps. (9-14)
Eureka!
($18.95, 0-7534-5580-3) by Richard Platt examines great moments of invention and discovery. (9-14)
Saints and Angels
($14.95, 0-7534-5588-9) by Claire Llewellyn is a guide to saints, angels and feast days. (9-14)
Astronomy
($16.95, 0-7534-5582-X) by Carole Stott traces developments in this science. (9-14)
The Kingfisher Student Atlas with CD-Rom
($24.95, 0-7534-5589-7) by Philip Wilkinson presents geographic information and digital maps. (9-14)
Series
All Aboard
rolls on with Busy Bugs
(0-7534-5678-8), Out and About
(-5679-6), Playtime
(-5680-X) and Shopping
(-5681-8) by Mandy Stanley ($3.95 each, 2-5). Amazing Machines
issues Tough Trucks
(-5600-1) and Tremendous Tractors
(-5599-4) by Tony Mitton, illus. by Ant Parker (2-5). Kingfisher Young Knowledge
debuts with Animal Homes
(-5616-8) by Angela Wilkes, Birds
(-5617-6) by Nicola Davies, Robots
(-5618-4) by Clive Gifford and Rocks and Fossils
(-5619-2) by Chris Pellant ($8.95 each, 5-8). Joining The Best Book of...
are The Best Book of Gymnastics
(-5605-2) by Christine Morley and The Best Book of Snakes
(-5578-1) by Christiane Gunzi ($12.95 each, 5-8). And Kingfisher Knowledge
launches with Castles and Forts
(-5620-6) by Simon Adams, Dangerous Creatures
(-5622-2) by Angela Wilkes, Genes and DNA
(-5621-4) by Richard Walker and Mummies
(-5623-0) by John Malam ($11.95 each, 9-14).
Series in Spanish
A bordo (All Aboard)
offers Vamos a la granja
(0-7534-5691-5), Vamos a la playa
(-5689-3), Vamos al zoo
(-5690-7) and Mis primeras palabras
(-5692-3) by Mandy Stanley ($3.95 each, 2-up).
Paperback Series
I Wonder Why
offers I Wonder Why Camels Have Humps
(0-7534-5660-5) and I Wonder Why the Wind Blows
(-5664-8) by Anita Ganeri, I Wonder Why Kangaroos Have Pouches
(-5661-3) by Jenny Wood, I Wonder Why Planes Have Wings
(-5662-1) by Christopher Maynard, I Wonder Why Trees Have Leaves
(-5663-X) by Andrew Charman and I Wonder Why Zippers Have Teeth
(-5665-6) by Barbara Taylor ($5.95 each, 5-8). Red Hot Reads
adds More Funny Stories
(-5657-5), ed. by Roger McGough, illus. by Adam Stower; Animal Stories
(-5673-7), selected by Michael Morpugo, illus. by Andrew Davidson; Ballet Stories
(-5674-5), selected by Harriet Castor, illus. by Sally Holmes; Ghost Stories
(-5675-3), selected by Robert Westall, illus. by Sean Eckett; Myths and Legends
(-5676-1), retold by Anthony Horowitz, illus. by Francis Mosley; and Science Fiction Stories
(-5677-X), selected by Edward Blishen, illus. by Karin Littlewood ($6.95 each, 9-14). And The Kingfisher Treasury of Stories
series continues with The Kingfisher Treasury of Magical Stories
($5.95, -5624-9), ed. by Fiona Waters, illus. by Peter Bailey (5-8).
Paperback Reprint
The Kingfisher Book of Scary Poems
($9.95, -5647-8) by Gillian Clarke, illus. by Justin Todd (7-10).
Paperback Series Reprints
Classic Collections
reprints Children's Classics to Read Aloud
(0-7534-5686-9), compiled by Edward Blishen, illus. by Yvonne Gilbert; Classic Fairy Tales to Read Aloud
(-5687-7), compiled by Naomi Lewis, illus. by Jo Worth; and Classic Poems to Read Aloud
(-5688-5), compiled by James Berry, illus. by James Mayhew ($8.95 each, 5-8). Holiday Fun
issues Christmas Fun
(-5682-6) by Deri Robins, Halloween Fun
(-5684-2) by Abigail Willis, Hanukkah Fun
(-5684-2) by Judy Bastyra and Kwanzaa Fun
(-5685-0) by Linda Robertson ($4.95 each, 5-8). And The Kingfisher Treasury of Stories
presents Christmas Stories
(-5670-2), selected by Sian Hardy, illus. by Kate Aldous; Pony Stories
(-5666-4), selected by Linda Jennings, illus. by Anthony Lewis; Bedtime Stories
(-5669-9), selected by Nora Clarke, illus. by Annabel Spencely; Irish Stories
(-5672-9), selected by James Riordan, illus. by Ian Newsham; Jewish Stories
(-5671-0), selected by Adèle Geras, illus. by Jane Cope; Monster Stories
(-5667-2), selected by Jane Olliver, illus. by Spencely; and Pet Stories
(-5668-0), selected by Suzanne Carnell, illus. by Michael Reid ($5.95 each, 5-8). KLUTZ
Googly Eyes: Making Funny Faces
($6.95, 1-59174-256-0) offers tips—and googly eyes—to give ordinary objects personality. (4-up)
Clifford the Big Red Dog Window Art
($14.95, 1-59174-265-X) by Barbara Kane contains instructions and materials to create window art featuring Clifford. (4-up)
Wax Strings: Make Things with Strings That Cling
($12.95, 1-59174-262-5) by Michael Sherman is a kit for creating art from wax strings. (5-up)
Velvet Art: Create Fabulous Fuzzy Masterpieces
($19.95, 1-59174-259-5) by Barbara Kane offers directions and materials for plush projects. (6-up)
Battery Science
($19.95, 1-59174-251-X) by Doug Stillinger introduces basic electronics. (8-up)
Simple Embroidery
($21.95, 1-57054-957-5) by Marilyn Green includes instructions, embroidery hoop, thread and a cotton handkerchief. (8-up) KODANSHA INTERNATIONAL
One Stormy Night
(4-7700-2970-5) and One Sunny Day
(-2971-3) by Yuichi Kimura, illus. by Hiroshi Abe. In these tales, two hungry animals—a wolf and a goat—take shelter in a dark cave during a storm and talk about food, friends and life; and realize that they are different species only when they meet the following day. ($16 each, 6-10)
KODANSHA/JAPAN PUBLICATIONS TRADING
Origami for Playtime
($13.95, 4-88996-131-3) by Satoshi Takagi offers more than 80 origami projects. (4-up) KREGEL
Paperback
Gypsy Summer
($6.99, 0-8254-2038-5) by Betty Barclift introduces a homeless teen living far from her friends. (8-12)
Paperback Series
Rugendo Rhinos
presents Poachers Beware!
(0-8254-2039-3) and The Secret Oath
(-2040-7) by Shel Arensen ($5.99 each, 8-12). And The Lost Treasure of Fernando Montoya
(-2005-9) by Rick Acker is a new Davis Detective Mystery
($6.99, 9-14). KREGEL KIDZONE
The First Christmas: A Puzzle Book
($10.99, 0-8254-5509-X) introduces the Nativity story. (2-5)
Baby Jesus Is Born: Touch and Feel
($10.99, 0-8254-5507-3) features various textures. (2-5)
Clopper the Christmas Donkey
($12.99, 0-8254-3069-0) by Emily King, illus. by Ed Olson, is a Nativity tale centering on Joseph's and Mary's donkey. (4-8)
Am I Praying?
($12.99, 0-8254-3723-7) by Jeannie St. John Taylor portrays the power of prayer. (4-8)
Bible Guess Who? A Slide & See Book
($10.99, 0-8254-5508-1) includes tabs to pull. (4-8)
Series
Child Sockology
adds Baby Boy, Bundle of Joy
(0-8254-3865-9) and Times We Pray
(-3859-4) by Damon Taylor ($6.99 each, up to 5); and Taylor's Francis Takes a Tumble: The Story of the Good Samaritan
(-3867-5) and To Cheese or Not to Cheese: The Story of Ruth
(-3866-7) ($10.99 each, 5-up). And Discovering God
gains How Tall Is God?
($12.99, -3634-6) by Philip Rodgers (4-8). LEARNING COMPANY
Paperback Series
Reader Rabbit Giant Workbooks
hops on with Preschool
(0-7630-7541-8), Kindergarten
(-7542-6) and 1st Grade
(-7543-4) ($14.99 each, 3-5); Reader Rabbit Workbook
adds The Alphabet
(-7577-9), Colors and Shapes
(-7579-5), Sounds
(-7576-0), Rhyming Words
(-7578-7) and Phonics
(-7580-9) ($3.99 each, 5-7); ClueFinders
finds Uncle Horace, I Presume
(-7619-8) and The Secret of the Backlot Banshee
(-7620-1) ($4.99 each, 8-12). LECTORUM
Title in Spanish
Viene de nuevo el gato del sombrero (The Cat in the Hat Comes Back)
($9.95, 1-930332-43-2) by Dr. Seuss, trans. by Yanitzia Canetti (5-8).
Paperbacks in Spanish
Arturo y la Navidad (Arthur's Perfect Christmas)
(1-930332-48-3) and D.W. y el carné de biblioteca (D.W.'s Library Card)
(-47-5) by Marc Brown, trans. by Esther Sarfatti ($6.95 each, 5-7).
Paperback Series in Spanish
La casa del árbol (The Magic Tree House)
presents Dinosaurios al atardecer (Dinosaurs Before Dark)
(-49-1), El cabellera del alba (The Knight at Dawn)
(-50-5), Un momia al amanecer (Mummies in the Morning)
(-51-3) and Piratas después del mediodía (Pirates Past Noon)
(-52-1)
by Mary Pope Osborne, trans. by Marcela Brovelli, illus. by Sal Murdocca ($4.95 each, 7-9).
Up the Learning Tree
($16.95, 1-58430-057-4) by Marcia Vaughan, illus. by Derek Blanks. A slave boy in the pre–Civil War South secretly learns to read and write. (4-9)
The Road to Santiago
($16.95, 1-58430-059-0) by D.H. Figueredo, illus. by Pablo Torrecilla. During the Cuban revolution of the 1950s, a boy and his family travel to Santiago to celebrate Christmas with relatives. (4-up)
Sweet Potato Pie
($16.95, 1-58430-061-2) by Kathleen Lindsey, illus. by Charlotte Riley-Webb. An African-American girl helps sell her mother's sweet potato pies to raise money to save the family farm. (5-up)
Janna and the Kings
($16.95, 1-58430-088-4) by Patricia Smith, illus. by Aaron Boyd. An African-American girl finds a way to keep her grandfather's memory alive. (6-up)
Title in Spanish
Richard Wright y el carné de biblioteca (Richard Wright and the Library Card)
($16.95, 1-58430-180-5; paper $6.95, -181-3) by William Miller, illus. by Gregory Christie (4-up).
Paperback Reprints
Say Hola to Spanish at the Circus
($6.95, 1-58430-042-6) by Susan Middleton Elya, illus. by Loretta Lopez (4-10); and Passage to Freedom: The Sugihara Story
(-157-0) by Ken Mochizuki, illus. by Dom Lee; and Strong to the Hoop
(-178-3) by John Coy, illus. by Leslie Jean-Bart ($6.95 each, 6-up). LERNER
Series
Pull Ahead Books: American Symbols
introduces nine titles, including The Alamo
(0-8225-3599-8, paper -3760-5) by Kristin Nelson, The Liberty Bell
(-3803-2, paper -3754-0) by Judith Jango-Cohen and The Statue of Liberty
(-3802-4, paper -3756-7) by Jill Braithwaite ($22.60 each, paper $5.95, 4-7). Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks
serves up Desserts Around the World
(-4126-2, paper -4165-3), compiled by Lee Engfer ($25.26, paper $7.95, 10-up). And new
Biography
titles are Colin Powell
(-4966-2, paper -9698-9) by Reggie Finlayson, Osama bin Laden
(-5003-2, paper -9900-7) by Alex Woolf, Saddam Hussein
(-5005-9, paper -9901-5) by Dale Anderson and Yasser Arafat
(-5004-0, paper -9902-3) by George Headlam ($25.26 each, paper $7.95, 11-up). LERNER/CAROLRHODA
Grown-Ups Get to Do All the Driving
($9.95, 1-57505-617-8) by William Steig, is a small-format edition of this title. (All ages)
How Did You Grow So Big, So Soon?
($15.95, 0-87614-024-X) by Anne Bowen, illus. by Marni Backer, celebrates the special bond between a mother and child. (3-6)
Hello Sun!
($15.95, 1-57505-348-9) by Hans Wilhelm. A determined young hedgehog achieves his dream. (3-6)
It's Not My Fault!
($15.95, 1-57505-598-8) by Nancy Carlson sets out to teach kids about responsibility. (4-8)
Almost to Freedom
($15.95, 1-57505-342-X) by Vaundra Micheaux Nelson, illus. by Colin Bootman. A rag doll narrates a family's Underground Railroad journey. (6-10)
Secret Holes
($15.95, 0-87614-923-9) by Pansie Hart Flood, illus. by Felicia Marshall, is a sequel to Sylvia & Miz Lula Maye. (7-12)
Sacagawea
($16.95, 0-87614-646-9) by Lise Erdrich, illus. by Julie Buffalohead, is a biography of this historical figure. (8-11)
Picture Perfect
($15.95, 0-8225-0535-5) by Elaine Marie Alphin. When his best friend vanishes, Ian sets out to discover what happened. (12-up)
Series
On My Own Holidays
celebrates Day of the Dead
(0-87614-914-X; paper 1-57505-581-3) by Linda Lowery, illus. by Barbara Knutson; Hanukkah
(-195-8, paper -583-X) by Cathy Goldberg Fishman, illus. by Mary O'Keefe Young; and Ramadan
(0-87614-932-8, paper 1-57505-584-8) by Susan Douglass, illus. by Jeni Reeves ($22.60 each, paper $5.95, 4-8). Make Me Laugh
chuckles on with eight titles, among them Animal Antics: The Beast Jokes Ever!
(-640-2, paper -702-6) by Sam Schultz, Holiday Howlers: Jokes for Punny Parties
(-645-3, paper -705-0) by Connie and Peter Roop and Punny Places: Jokes That Make You Mappy
(-647-X, paper -703-4) by June Swanson, all illus. by Brian Gable ($19.93 each, paper $4.95, 4-8). And On My Own Holidays
presents five titles, including Christmas Around the World
(0-87614-915-8, paper 1-57505-580-5) by Emily Kelley, illus. by Joni Oeltjenbruns; and Halloween
(0-87614-933-6, paper 1-57505-709-3) by Joyce Kessel, illus. by Nancy Carlson ($22.60 each, paper $5.95, 4-8). LERNER/FIRST AVENUE EDITIONS
Paperback Reprints
Harriet and George's Christmas Treat
(1-57505-639-9) and Harriet's Halloween Candy
(0-87614-926-3) by Nancy Carlson ($6.95 each, 4-8); Under, Over, By the Clover: What Is a Preposition?
(1-57505-201-6) by Brian Cleary, illus. by Brian Gable ($5.95, 7-9); and Little Wolf's Diary of Daring Deeds
(0-87614-536-5) by Ian Whybrow, illus. by Tony Ross ($6.95, 7-9). LERNER/LERNERSPORTS
Series
Amazing Athletes
welcomes six titles, including Ichiro Suzuki
(0-8225-1344-7, paper -3687-0) and Kobe Bryant
(-1300-5, paper -9849-3) by Jeff Savage, and Tony Hawk
(-1367-6, paper -3686-2) by Eric Braun ($22.60 each, paper $5.95, 8-11). Six new Extreme Sports
books include BMX
(-1243-2, paper -1193-2) by Chris Job, Mountain Biking
(-1245-9, paper -1195-9) by Ian Osborne and Skateboarding
(-1241-6, paper -1191-6) by Ben Powell ($22.60 each, paper $6.95, 8-11). And Play-by-Play
offers Play-by-Play Field Events
(-3933-0, paper -9874-4) and Play-by-Play Track
(-3936-5, paper -9873-6) by Kristin Woldon Nitz and Play-by-Play Figure Skating
(-3934-9, paper -0529-0) by Joan Freese, all with photos by Andy King; and Play-by-Play Football
(-3935-7, paper -0528-2)
by Jeff Savage ($23.93 each, paper $7.95, 11-14). LIFFEY PRESS (Dufour Editions, dist.)
For the Kids! A Family-Friendly Guide to Outings and Activities for Children in Ireland
($18.95, 1-904148-27-1) by David Givens outlines things to do and places to visit. (10-up) LIGHT-BEAMS PUBLISHING (Baker & Taylor, dist.)
Series
Fairy Houses
adds Fairy Flight
($15.95, 0-9708104-2-3) by Tracy Kane (5-9). FRANCES LINCOLN (Antique Collectors' Club, dist.)
Baby Parade
($14.95, 0-7112-2065-4) by Jakki Wood portrays babies involved in various activities. (1-5)
Welcome Dede! An African Naming Ceremony
($14.95, 0-7112-1938-9) by Ifeoma Onyefulu describes the ceremony held when a baby is given a traditional African name. (4-8)
The King with Horse's Ears
($14.95, 0-7112-1957-5) by Eric Maddern. Only his barber knows the king's secret. (6-up)
Jason and the Golden Fleece
($19.95, 0-7112-2081-6) by James Riordan, illus. by Jason Cockcroft, retells this classic story. (7-up)
Paperbacks
Can You Guess?
($7.95, 0-7112-2214-2) by Catherine and Laurence Anholt. Readers lift flaps to find the answer to puzzles. (1-4)
Amazing Alphabets
($9.95, 0-7112-2129-4) by Lisa Bruce, illus. by Debi Gliori, reveals eight alphabets. (3-6)
Tabby Cat's Secret
($9.95, 0-7112-1883-8) by Kathy Henderson, illus. by Susan Winter. A family's cat disappears to have kittens. (4-up)
Stories from the Ballet
($12.95, 0-7112-2162-6) by Margaret Greaves, illus. by Lisa Kopper, introduces eight popular ballets. (5-10)
Spirit of the Forest
($10.95, 0-712-1879-X) by Eric Maddern and Helen East, illus. by Alan Marks, collects 12 traditional stories about trees. (7-up) LIONX (Biblio, dist.)
I Don't Like Mosquitoes!
($16.95, 0-9716085-2) by Michael Ambrosio, illus. by Bob Langan. A puppy battles Minnesota mosquitoes. (4-8) LITTLE, BROWN
Flawed Dogs: The Year-End Leftovers at the Piddleton "Last Chance" Dog Pound
($18.95, 0-316-71359-7) by Berkeley Breathed presents the annual publication of a fictional dog pound. (All ages)
Goodnight Me, Goodnight You
($14.95, 0-316-73880-8) by Tony Mitton, illus. by Mandy Sutcliffe, depicts a brother and sister preparing for bed. (3-6)
Toot & Puddle: Charming Opal
($15.95, 0-316-36633-1) by Holly Hobbie. Puddle's cousin visits with a loose tooth. (4-8)
Little Brown Bear Won't Go to School
($15.95, 0-316-19685-1) by Jane Dyer. Instead of going to school, this bear sets off to find a job. (4-8)
Tell Me a Scary Story... but Not Too Scary!
($18.95, 0-316-83329-0) by Carl Reiner, illus. by James Bennett, shares a boy's tale of the mysterious house next door. (4-up)
Blue Aliens! An Adventure in Color
($14.95, 0-316-61359-2) by Tony Porto and 3CD. Aliens are sucking all the blue from earth. (6-10)
Sonata #1 for Riley Red
($16.95, 0-316-89041-8) by Phoebe Stone. A teen must decide what she can do to join life rather than watch it pass by. (8-12)
Ninjas, Piranhas, and Galileo
($15.95, 0-316-77854-0) by Greg Leitich Smith reveals what three friends discover about the Land of the Rising Sun and other things. (10-13)
Hero Dogs: Courageous Canines in Action
($16.95, 0-316-82681-2) by Donna Jackson examines brave dogs and the roles they play in humans' lives. (10-13)
Series
Arthur
returns in Arthur's Heart Mix-Up
(0-316-73381-4), Arthur's Jelly Beans
(-73382-2), Arthur's Off to School
(-73378-4) and Arthur's Birthday Surprise
(-73379-2) by Marc Brown ($3.99 each, 3-6). D.W.
stars in D.W.'s Guide to Preschool
(-12069-3) and D.W.'s Library Card
(-73820-4) by Brown ($5.99 each, 3-6). New Arthur Chapter Books
are Arthur Plays the Blues
(-12586-5, paper -12314-5) and Arthur and the Bad-Luck Brain
(-12650-0, paper -12377-3) by Brown ($14.95 each, paper $4.25, 7-9). And Cirque Du Freak
adds The Vampire Prince
($15.95, -60709-6) by Darren Shan (10-13).
Paperback
Because I'm Worth It
($8.99, 0-316-90968-8) by Cecily von Ziegesar is a sequel to Gossip Girl. (15-up)
Paperback Series
Soccer 'Cats
by Matt Christopher continues with All Keyed Up
(0-316-73821-2), You Lucky Dog
(-73805-0), Switch Play!
(-73807-7, hardcover -07650-3) and Kick It!
(-73608-5, hardcover -07650-3) ($4.99 each, hardcover $13.95, 7-9). Christopher's Sports Series
offers On the Court with... Shaquille O'Neal
($4.99, -16473-9, 8-12). New Matt Christopher's Classics
are Body Check
(-13405-8, hardcover -13615-8) and Nothin' but Net
(-13344-2, hardcover -13585-2) ($4.50 each, hardcover $15.95, 8-12). Sidekicks
launches with Sidekicks
(-16844-0, hardcover -16845-9) and Operation Squish!
(-16846-7, hardcover -16845-9) by Dan Danko and Tom Mason ($4.99, 8-12). The A-List
debuts with The A-List
($8.99, -73435-7) by Zoey Dean (15-up). And joining Smallville
are Runaway
(-73476-4) by Suzan Colon and Greed
(-73477-3) by Cherie Bennett and Jeff Gottesfeld ($5.99 each, 14-up).
Paperback Reprints
Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big
(0-316-14425-8) by Berkeley Breathed and Cowboys and Cowgirls
(-16859-9) by Gail Gibbons ($6.99 each, 6-9); and All the Blue Moons at the Wallace Hotel
($5.99, -81575-6) by Phoebe Stone (10-13).
Paperback Series Reprints
Cirque Du Freak
reprints Vampire Mountain
($6.99, 0-316-60542-5) by Darren Shan (10-13). And new Matt Christopher
titles are Matt Christopher Extreme Sports Boxed Set
(-73601-5)
and Matt Christopher Baseball Boxed Set
(-73605-8) ($17.99 each, 8-12). LITTLE, BROWN/TINGLEY
My New York
($18.95, 0-316-71350-3; original ed. $18.95, -92711-2) by Kathy Jakobsen. This revised edition contains 75% new or updated paintings. (All ages)
The Family Book
($15.95, 0-316-73896-4) by Todd Parr, celebrates many types of families. (3-6)
One Grain of Sand
($15.95, 0-316-78140-1) by Pete Seeger, illus. by Linda Wingerter, presents this lullaby. (3-6)
The Question Song
($16.95, 0-316-66601-7) by Kaethe Zemach collects verses intended to resolve familiar childhood predicaments. (3-6)
Mary Had a Little Lamb
($15.95, 0-316-60687-1) by Mary Ann Hoberman and Nadine Bernard Westcott adapts this song. (4-8)
The Lady with the Alligator Purse
(0-316-73416-0) and Skip to My Lou
(-73406-3) by Mary Ann Hoberman and Nadine Bernard Westcott. These redesigned versions of song adaptations include new text ($15.95 each, 4-8).
The Code: The Five Secrets of Teen Success
($15.95, 0-316-82633-2; paper $9.99, -73689-9) by Mawi Asgedom offers advice from this Sudanese refugee and Harvard graduate. (12-up)
Series
Look-Alikes
gains Look-Alikes Christmas: The More You Look, the More You See
($14.95, 0-316-81187-4) by Joan Steiner (all ages).
Board Book Reprints
Hanukkah!
($6.99, 0-316-77623-8) by Roni Schotter, illus. by Marylin Hafner (up to 3); Sing-Along Stories 2
($14.99, -16277-9) by Mary Ann Hoberman and Nadine Bernard Westcott (up to 5); I Love My Hair!
($6.99, -52558-8) by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, illus. by E.B. Lewis (up to 5); and Oh, the Color/De colores
($5.95, -06563-3) by Ashley Wolff (1-3).
Paperback
The Girls' Book of Success: Winning Wisdom, Tales of Triumph, Celebrity Advice and More
($9.99, 0-316-73454-3), ed. by Catherine Dee, compiles quotes, poems, true stories and advice. (10-up)
Paperback Reprint
Skunks!
($5.99, 0-316-73835-2) by David Greenberg, illus. by Lynn Munsinger (3-6). LITURGICAL PRESS
Dominga's Wonderful Year/El año estupendo del Dominga
($16.95, 0-8146-2876-1) by Sandi Yonikus, illus. by Annika Nelson. In this bilingual tale, Dominga discovers the meaning of the liturgical seasons. (6-9) LOBSTER PRESS (PGW, dist.)
Sink or Swim
($15.95, 1-894222-54-7) by Valerie Coulman, illus. by Rogé. Though everyone tells him cows don't swim, Ralph is determined to beat the heat. (2-7)
The Gaggle Sisters Sing Again
($15.95, 1-894222-56-3) by Chris Jackson. The siblings tour down the Wriggle River. (4-6)
Paperback
Think for Yourself: A Kid's Guide to Solving Life's Dilemmas and Other Sticky Problems
($7.95, 1-894222-73-3) by Cynthia MacGregor, illus. by Susan Norberg Farias, presents advice on making smart choices in difficult situations. (9-12)
Paperback Series
The Step-Chain
series starts up with One Mom Too Many!
(1-894222-78-4) and You Can't Fall for Your Stepsister
(-77-6) by Ann Bryant ($3.95 each, 9-13). LOYOLA PRESS
Loyola Kids Book of Heroes: Stories of Catholic Heroes and Saints Throughout History
($15.95, 0-8294-1584-X) by Amy Welborn collects stories of individuals who made a difference in the world. (8-12)Talkback
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