Children's Announcements Fall 2005: Abrams to Cinco Puntos Press
Compiled by Sally Lodge -- Publishers Weekly, 7/18/2005
ABRAMS
Babar's World Tour ($16.95) by Laurent de Brunhoff. Babar and his family tour the world in this book, which contains a foldout poster. (All ages)Apple for the Teacher ($24.95), collected and introduced by Jane Yolen, music arranged by Adam Stemple, is a songbook celebrating American occupations. (All ages)
This Is the Way a Baby Rides ($15.95) by Susan Meyers, illus. by Hiroe Nakata, spotlights things that both human and animal babies can do. (up to 6)
Tangerines and Tea, My Grandparents and Me ($15.95) by Ona Gritz, illus. by Yumi Heo. In this alliterative alphabet book, two siblings explore their grandparents' farm. (3-8)
The Eight Nights of Chanukah ($12.95) by Lesléa Newman, illus. by Elivia Savadier, portrays a family celebrating this holiday. (3-8)
Firefighter and Motorcycle Police ($8.95 each) by Ken Wilson-Max are interactive books revealing a day in the lives of these workers. (4-7)
Noises at Night ($15.95) by Beth Raisner Glass and Susan Lubner, illus. by Bruce Whatley. Familiar bedtime noises lead to adventures. (4-8)
Seymour Slug Starts School ($14.95) by Carey Armstrong-Ellis. Seymour is nervous about his first day of school. (4-8)
Flamingo's First Christmas ($15.95) by Nancy Raines Day, illus. by Fiona Robinson. A clumsy tropical bird celebrates this holiday. (4-8)
Little Red: A Fizzingly Good Yarn ($16.95) by Lynn Roberts, illus. by David Roberts. In this retelling, Little Red Riding Hood is a young patriot in colonial America. (4-9)
Cats ($18.95), photos by Hans Silvester, text by Hubert Comte, drawings by Sandra Lefrancois, depicts a cat's world. (8-12)
Untamed: Animals in the Wild ($18.95), photos by Steve Bloom, text by Christian Havard, drawings by Emmanuelle Zicot, focuses on animals in their natural habitats. (8-12)
Mummies: The Newest, Coolest, & Creepiest from Around the World ($16.95) by Shelley Tanaka introduces various mummies. (8-12)
Lighthouses ($18.95) by Francis Dreyer, photos by Philip Pisson, drawings by Daniel Dufour, traces the history of lighthouses. (8-12)
Dino Wars ($17.95) by Jinny Johnson with Michael Benton presents facts about prehistoric creatures. (8-up)
The Atlas of Ancient Egypt ($19.95) by Delia Pemberton is a reference published in association with the British Museum. (10-up)
SERIES
Hello Kitty returns in Hello USA! ($12.95, all ages) and A Day of Thanks ($12.95, 3-7), illus. by Higashi Glaser. Can You Find It? continues with Search and Discover for Young Art Lovers: Can You Find It Inside? and Can You Find It Outside? ($10.95 each, 3-6).
Board Book Reprints
Hello Kitty issues Hello Christmas!, Hello Halloween! and Hello Love!, illus. by Higashi Glaser ($6.95 each, up to 3).
PAPERBACK SERIES REPRINTS
Hello Kitty reprints Hello Love! and Loves School!, illus. by Higashi Glaser ($3.99 each, 3-7).
ABRAMS/AMULET
The Telling Pool ($19.95) by David Clement-Davies. The lives of a boy and his crusader father become entangled in a king's war and the machinations of a sorceress. (12-up)Seeing Emily ($16.95) by Joyce Lee Wong. A Chinese-American teen strives to please her parents and see past others' perceptions of her. (14-up)
SERIES
The Sisters Grimm starts up with The Fairy-Tale Detectives and The Usual Suspects by Michael Buckley, illus. by Peter Ferguson ($14.95 each, 8-12).
ADAMS MEDIA
SERIESEverything Kids issues The Everything Kids' Dinosaur Book by Kathi Wagner and Sheryl Racine and The Everything Kids' Crazy Puzzles Book by Beth Blair and Jennifer Ericsson ($6.95 each, 5-8); The Everything Kids' Gross Jokes Book by Aileen Weintraub and The Everything Kids' Gross Puzzle and Activity Book by Blair and Ericsson ($6.95 each, 9-12).
ALLEN & UNWIN (IPG, dist.)
The Big Ball of String ($14.95) by Ross Mueller, illus. by Craig Smith. In this tale, a ball of string becomes a soccer ball. (3-5)
Hugo the Flying Firefighter ($13.95) by Lorette Broekstra. An elephant becomes a hero when he saves a neighbor's house from fire. (3-6)
Once Upon a Picture ($16.95) by Sally Swain uses four famous paintings to introduce art. (6-9)
PAPERBACKS
Drop Dead, Mad Dog Fred ($7.95) by Jonathan Harlen. A girl tries to save the family farm while her eccentric father concocts peculiar solutions to problems. (7-9)
Spook's Shack ($6.95) by Wendy Orr. A boy teams up with a ghost to protect the wilderness from a greedy businessman. (7-9)
Puberty Girl ($15.95) by Shushann Movsessian is a guide to puberty for girls. (9-12)
Goom ($6.95) by Joshua Wright follows the adventures of a goofy creature created by a wicked wizard. (9-12)
Through the Tiger's Eye ($7.95) by Kerrie O'Connor. Two siblings are transported to a war-torn country where they help free victims of forced child labor. (9-12)
The Ballad of Cauldron Bay ($7.95) by Elizabeth Honey tells of a group of friends vacationing in an old beach house. (12-up)
Indo Dreaming ($7.95) by Neil Grant. A young man journeys through Indonesia as he comes to terms with the death of his surfing friend. (12-up)
Secret Scribbled Notebooks ($7.95) by Joanne Horniman centers on a teen in her last year of school. (12-up)
PAPERBACK REPRINTS
Brain Scam, Circus Berzerkus and The Cockroach War by Jonathan Harlen ($7.95 each, 8-12).
ANNICK PRESS (Firefly, dist.)
Kids Do, Animals Too ($17.95, paper $5.95) by Debora Pearson, illus. by Nora Hilb, introduces animals, actions and opposites. (2-4)
Bit by Bit ($19.95, paper $7.95) by Shoichi Nejime, illus. by Heather Castles. What happens when a gust of wind carries a caterpillar from his tree? (2-5)
Bright Red Kisses ($19.95, paper $7.95) by Teresa Toten, illus. by Deirdre Betteridge. A girl helps her mother dress up for an evening out. (2-5)
And You Can Come Too ($19.95, paper $5.95) by Ruth Ohi. When Sara threatens to run away after a bout of sibling bickering, her whole family becomes involved in the plan. (3-6)
The Paper Bag Princess 25th Anniv. Ed.: The Story Behind the Story ($19.95) by Robert Munsch, illus. by Michael Martchenko. This large-format edition includes never published sketches and notes about the book's creation. (4-up)
Uncle Gus's Magic Box ($18.95, paper $5.95) by Ted van Lieshout, illus. by Philip Hopman, tells of a boy's strange inheritance. (7-9)
Sarah and the Magic Science Project ($18.95, paper $7.95) by Hazel Hutchins, illus. by Christine Delezenne. A woman's magical abilities help two friends create a science project. (8-10)
Prepare to Be Amazed ($24.95, paper $12.95) by Mary Schendlinger relays the story of modern magic through the lives of some of history's gifted magicians. (8-11)
Emily's Piano ($18.95, paper $7.95) by Charlotte Gingras, illus. by Stéphane Jorisch. After her parents' separation, Emily tries to locate the family piano, which has been sold. (9-12)
Research Ate My Brain: The Panic-Proof Guide to Surviving Homework ($19.95, paper $8.95), illus. by Martha Newbigging, is a guide to research resources. (10-up)
Second-Time Cool ($24.95, paper $12.95) by Anna-Stina Lindén Ivarsson, Katarina Brieditis and Katarina Evans presents ideas for creating fashions by recycling sweaters. (10-up)
Mimus ($19.95, paper $9.95) by Lilli Thal. In this tale set in the Middle Ages, a prince escapes his captors with the help of a court jester. (12-15)
SERIES
Imagine This! offers Imagine You're a Knight! and Imagine You're a Princess! by Meg Clibbon, illus. by Lucy Clibbon ($19.95 each, paper $7.95, 4-9). And joining True Stories from the Edge is Thieves! by Andreas Schroeder ($18.95, paper $8.95, 8-up).
PAPERBACK
The Fairy Party Book ($7.95) by Meg Clibbon, illus. by Lucy Clibbon, is a handbook for hosting fairy-themed parties. (4-9)
ARIZONA HIGHWAYS BOOKS
Dr. Bird to the Rescue ($12.95) by Donald J. Smith, illus. by Kevin Kibsey. A woodpecker doctor aids a sick cactus. (3-7)PAPERBACK REPRINT
Look Who Lives in the Desert! by Brooke Bessesen ($9.95, 3-9).
AVERSTREAM PRESS (Baker & Taylor, dist.)
Teenagers Guide to the Beatles ($24.95) by Zane Lalani examines the phenomenon that was the Beatles. (10-up)
B*TWEEN PRODUCTIONS
PAPERBACK SERIESBeacon Street Girls continues with Promises, Promises and Lake Rescue ($7.99 each, 9-13)
BABY TATTOO BOOKS (SCB, dist.)
Animus ($25) by Seonna Hong. This tale of a girl's encounter with a big, mean dog features eight pop-up spreads. (All ages)
BAREFOOT BOOKS
The Barefoot Book of Fairy Tales ($19.99) by Malachy Doyle, illus. by Nicoletta Ceccoli, compiles familiar and lesser-known tales. (All ages)Yoga Pretzels ($14.99) by Yoga Ed, illus. by Sophie Fatus, is a follow-up to My Daddy Is a Pretzel: Yoga for Parents and Kids. (All ages)
We're Riding on a Caravan: An Adventure on the Silk Road ($16.99) by Laurie Krebs, illus. by Helen Cann, presents a rhyming tale about this trade route through Asia. (up to 5)
Alligator Alphabet ($16.99) by Stella Blackstone, illus. by Stephanie Bauer, is an animal ABC book. (up to 5)
Clever Chameleon ($16.99) by Ali Lodge offers a hide-and-seek jungle adventure. (up to 5)
Dragon on the Doorstep ($16.99) by Stella Blackstone, illus. by Debbie Harter, introduces creatures that often scare children. (up to 5)
I Dreamt I Was a Dinosaur ($15.99) by Stella Blackstone, illus. by Clare Beaton, is a rhyming story featuring dinosaurs. (up to 5)
I Wish I Were a Pilot ($15.99) by Stella Blackstone, illus. by Max Grover, focuses on various forms of transportation. (up to 5)
Storytime: First Tales for Sharing ($19.99) by Stella Blackstone, illus. by Anne Wilson, rounds up tales for storytime. (up to 5)
Who Are You, Baby Kangaroo? ($6.99) by Stella Blackstone, illus. by Clare Beaton, is a board book following a puppy's quest to discover what a baby kangaroo is called. (up to 6)
Secret Seahorse ($6.99) by Stella Blackstone, illus. by Clare Beaton, is a hide-and-seek board book with an underwater setting. (up to 6)
The Boy Who Grew Flowers ($17.99) by Jennifer Wojtowicz, illus. by Steve Adams. In this tall tale, a misfit boy finds a way to celebrate his differences. (4-8)
Myron's Magic Cow ($17.99) by Marlene Newman, illus. by Jago, is a story that illustrates that sometimes the wisest wishes are for the simplest things. (4-8)
PAPERBACK REPRINTS
Animal Boogie by Stella Blackstone, illus. by Debbie Harter ($9.99, up to 5); The Parrot Tico Tango by Anna Witte; and Nos fuimos todos de safari by Laurie Krebs, illus. by Julia Cairns ($6.99 each, up to 7); The Story Tree: Tales to Read Aloud by Hugh Lupton, illus. by Sophie Fatus ($14.99, 5-7); The Barefoot Book of Knights by John Matthews, illus. by Giovanni Manna ($15.99, 5-10); and Clever Katya by Mary Hoffman, illus. by Marie Cameron; and Herb, the Vegetarian Dragon by Jules Bass, illus. by Debbie Harter ($6.99 each, 5-10).
BARNESYARD bOOKS (IPG, dist.)
SERIES
Ernest returns in Ernest & Elston by Laura Barnes, illus. by Carol Camburn ($15.95, 4-10).
BARRON'S
Who's Been Walking on My Floor? ($11.99) by Sally Symes and Steve Lavis is a pull-tab tale featuring animals. (3-6)My Own Five Senses ($10.99) by Giovanni Caviezel shows how a girl uses her five senses. (3-7)
Extreme Machines ($8.99) by Keith Faulkner and Adrian Chesterman. This interactive book sets 10 machines in motion. (3-up)
The Spooky Trail ($9.99) by Keith Faulkner follows a spooky trail to a pop-up ending. (4-7)
Good Night Sleep Tight ($14.99) by David Melling. What happens when the royal cat squashes the princess's pillow? (4-7)
Letterbox Lil: A Cautionary Tale ($12.99) by Jim Helmore and Karen Wall reveals the goings-on in Letterbox Lil's neighborhood. (4-7)
Little Box of Princess Treasures ($16.99) by Anita Ganeri introduces a land of enchantment. (4-8)
Discovering the Seasons ($8.99) by Giovanni Caviezel explores the seasons. (5-8)
Dinosaur World ($14.99) by Clint Twist collects six miniature books shaped like prehistoric animals. (5-8)
Spy Case: Complete Mission Pack ($16.99) by Clint Twist and Roy Preston delves into the world of secret agents and espionage. (8-12)
Brain Power-What's the Big Idea? ($14.99) by David Stewart focuses on inventions. (8-up)
The Great Forensic Challenge ($19.99) by Clint Twist is a crime detection kit. (9-up)
BOOK IN SPANISH
Los bomberos y tú (Fireman's Safety Hints) by Giovanni Caviezel ($10.99, 3-7).
SERIES
There are three new Book and Puzzle Packs , illus. by Stephen Holmes ($8.99 each, 2-5). Fun Phones adds four titles, illus. by Ben Cort ($4.95 each, 2-5). Four titles join I Can Read... Language Learning Story Books by Lone Morton, French text by Marie Thérèse Bougard, Spanish text by Rosa María Martín ($7.99 each, 3-up). Holidays in 3D has three additions by Janet Allison Brown, illus. by Samantha Chaffey ($4.99 each, 3-6). Going Places Board Books offers Car, Plane, Tractor and Train ($4.99 each, 3-6). And Jurassic Jumble and Ocean Oddballs are new Mix-Up Pop-Up Books by Keith Faulkner, illus. by Steve Holmes ($8.99 each, 4-7).
PAPERBACKS
Doing the Animal Bop with Music CD ($8.99) by Jan Ormerod and Lindsey Gardiner. This tale starring dancing and singing animals comes with a music CD. (2-5)
Fun with Friends ($5.99) by Gaby Goldsack, illus. by Sue Reeves, outlines activities to do with pals. (5-10)
Beyond Turkey-A Thanksgiving Feast of Fun, Facts, and Activities-Let's Celebrate ($8.99) by Debbie Herman and Ann Koffsky, is a holiday activity book. (6-10)
The Big Book of Magic Fun ($14.99) by Ian Keable rounds up tricks and illusions. (9-up)
PAPERBACK SERIES
Let's Talk About It! issues I Remember and Yo recuerdo, Spanish Ed. and The Colors of the Rainbow and Los colores del arco iris, Spanish Ed. by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos, illus. by Marta Fàbrega ($6.99 each, 4-7). And Why Should I? Books gains four titles by Claire Llewellyn, illus. by Mike Gordon ($5.99 each, 4-7).
BERLITZ KIDS
PAPERBACK SERIES REPRINTSBerlitz Kids 1000 Words reprints 1000 Words German, 1000 Words Inglés and 1000 Words Italian ($12.95 each, 7-12).
BETHANY HOUSE
Red Velvet ($9.99) by Sandra Byrd. After reading her ill mother's teenage diary, Quinn wants to help her accomplish her forgotten goals. (11-14)Being a Girl Who Loves ($11.99) by Shannon Kubiak Primicerio offers insight into being a girl who loves Jesus. (12-16)
What's the Deal with Wicca? ($11.99) by Steve Russo examines the roots of Wicca and concludes that Christianity is the only way to address the needs of teens. (12-up)
SERIES
Hero Tales continues with Vol. II and Vol. III by Dave and Neta Jackson ($12.99 each, 6-12).
BIG GUY BOOKS
SERIESBig Stuff releases Sea Creatures and Dinosaurs by Robert Gould, illus. by Eugene Epstein ($7.95 each, 1-5). And Time Soldiers marches on with Mummy by Kathleen Duey, illus. by Eugene Epstein, photos by Robert Gould ($15.95, 7-11).
PAPERBACK SERIES REPRINTS
Time Soldiers issues Patch and Arthur by Kathleen Duey, illus. by Eugene Epstein, photos by Robert Gould ($5.95 each, 7-11).
BLOOMSBURY
Little Monster's Book of Numbers and Little Monster's Book of Opposites ($5.95 each) by Frances Thomas, illus. by Ross Collins, are concept board books. (up to 4)Cheep! Cheep! ($9.95) by Julie Stiegemeyer, illus. by Carol Baicker-McKee, is a rhyming tale featuring yellow chicks. (2-4)
Kidogo ($15.95) by Anik McGrory. A little elephant finds his place in a big world. (4-8)
Chicks and Salsa ($15.95) by Aaron Reynolds, illus. by Paulette Bogan, portrays a fiesta and a rooster's quest for culinary delight. (4-8)
Rabbit Ears ($16.95) by Amber Stewart, illus. by Laura Rankin. A bunny who hates to have his ears washed comes to terms with bath time. (4-8)
The Christmas Tree Fairy ($15.95) by Marion Rose, illus. by Jason Cockcroft. What happens when Meredith finds the wand that the Christmas Tree Fairy has dropped? (4-8)
That's Not Funny! ($16.95) by Adrian Johnson takes a look at schadenfreude-the delight in others' misfortunes. (4-8)
Brave Charlotte ($16.95) by Anu Stohner, illus. by Henrike Wilson. A courageous young sheep saves the day. (4-8)
Trust Me, Mom! ($16.95) by Angela McAllister, illus. by Ross Collins. Luck and imagination turn a boy's ordinary errand into an adventure. (4-8)
The Hair Scare ($16.95) by Jeffrey Fisher is an ode to haircuts and creative expression. (4-8)
The Wizard, the Ugly, and the Book of Shame ($16.95) by Pablo Bernasconi is a fantasy tale featuring collage illustrations. (5-up)
The Trimoni Twins and the Shrunken Treasure ($15.95) by Pam Smallcomb is a follow-up to The Trimoni Twins and the Changing Coin. (7-12)
Akimbo and the Elephants and Akimbo and the Lions ($9.95) by Alexander McCall Smith, illus. by LeUyen Pham, are tales centering on an African boy who lives with his father near a game reserve. (7-up)
Dawn Undercover ($16.95) by Anna Dale. Dawn has an adventure involving espionage and counterintelligence agencies. (8-12)
The House That Got Stuck in Time ($16.95) by Dale Peck is a tale featuring three siblings, their uncle and a house that doubles as a boat. (1-up)
Minerva Clark Gets a Clue ($16.95) by Karen Karbo introduces a young heroine determined to track down a murderer. (10-up)
The Red Judge ($16.95) by Pauline Fisk. Can a boy outrun his past before the creatures of his imagination find him? (10-up)
The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp ($16.95) by Rick Yancey. A bumbling teenage boy gets swept into a worldwide hunt for the sword Excalibur. (12-up)
Wolf: A Journey Home by 'Asta Bowen. A wolf mother and her pups struggle to make their way back to their home hunting grounds after being displaced by naturalists. (12-up)
Powder Monkey: Adventures of a Young Sailor ($16.95) by Paul Dowswell centers on a boy in the British Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. (12-up)
The Story of Stone ($17.95) by N.M. Browne. An aspiring archeologist on an expedition to discover the origins of her civilization falls under the spell of a mysterious black stone. (12-up)
Love, Cajun Style ($16.95) by Diane Les Becquets is a novel about love, friendship and growing up. (14-up)
SERIES
The Calypso Chronicles continue with Dueling Princes by Tyne O'Connell ($16.95, 12-up). And The Insiders adds Break Every Rule by J. Minter ($8.95, 14-up).
PAPERBACK REPRINTS
Poodlena by E.B. McHenry ($6.95, 5-up); The Trimoni Twins and the Changing Coin by Pam Smallcomb ($6.95, 7-11); Whispering to Witches by Anna Dale ($7.95, 8-12); Dragon's Breath by E.D. Baker ($6.95, 8-up); At the Sign of the Sugared Plum by Mary Hooper ($6.95, 10-up); and Pirates! by Celia Rees ($8.95, 12-up).
PAPERBACK SERIES REPRINTS
Calypso Chronicles reprints Pulling Princess by Tyne O'Connell ($7.95, 12-up). And The Guardians of Time issues The Dark by Marianne Curley ($8.95, 12-up).
BLUE APPLE BOOKS (Chronicle, dist.)
Flip-A-Face: Baby Animals and Baby Talk ($8.95 each) by Sami. Alternate die-cut pages enable toddlers to view different faces. (up to 2)
Where Is My House? ($7.95) by Simms Taback. This board book with flaps depicts animals in their homes. (2-5)
Mommy, I Want to Sleep in Your Bed! ($15.95) by Harriet Ziefert, illus. by Elliot Kreloff, is a bedtime tale starring Nate and his sleepy dog. (2-5)
Hooray for Feet! ($12.95) by Susan Pearson, illus. by Roxanna Baer-Block, celebrates all that feet do. (4-8)
Circus Parade ($15.95) by Harriet Ziefert, illus. by Tanya Roitman, reveals a circus parade. (4-8)
The Biggest Job of All ($15.95) by Harriet Ziefert, illus. by Lauren Browne, pays tribute to motherhood. (4-8)
William and the Dragon ($15.95) by Harriet Ziefert, illus. by Richard Brown. William stands up for a visitor from another planet. (4-8)
From Kalamazoo to Timbuktu! ($15.95) by Harriet Ziefert, illus. by Tanya Roitman. Two children let their imaginations take them around the world. (4-8)
You Can't Use Your Brain if You're a Jellyfish ($15.95) by Fred Ehrlich, illus. by Amanda Haley, compares the brains of insects, birds, mammals and humans. (5-10)
SERIES
Early Experiences adds Does a Chimp Wear Clothes? and Does an Elephant Take a Bath? by Fred Ehrlich, illus. by Emily Bolam ($13.50 each, paper $5.95, 2-5).
PAPERBACK
Dogshark Readers-Blue Set: Dogsharks and Donuts ($14.95) by Robert Wurzburg is a boxed set of seven books. (4-7)
PAPERBACK SERIES REPRINTS
Early Experiences reprints Does a Pig Flush? and Does a Lion Brush? by Fred Ehrlich, illus. by Emily Bolam ($5.95 each, 2-5).
BOYDS MILLS PRESS
Oliver's Must-Do List ($15.95) by Susan Taylor Brown, illus. by Mary Sullivan. Oliver presents his busy mother with a list of ways to play with him. (4-6)My Red Balloon ($15.95) by Eve Bunting, illus. by Kay Life. When his father returns from overseas, a boy holds a balloon so that his parent can spot him in the crowd. (4-7)
A Box of Candles ($17.95) by Laurie Jacobs, illus. by Shelly Schonebaum Ephraim. Ruthie's grandmother gives her a box filled with enough candles for each Jewish holiday and Shabbat during the year. (5-8)
Mr. Tuggle's Troubles ($15.95) by LeeAnn Blankenship, illus. by Karen Dugan. Each day brings more trouble for Mr. Tuggle. (5-8)
Fun-to-Make Crafts for Christmas and Fun-to-Make Crafts for Halloween ($15.95 each, paper $7.95) compile holiday projects. (5-10)
Cricket at the Manger ($15.95) by Edith Hope Fine, illus. by Winslow Pels, tells the Nativity story through the perspective of a cricket. (5-up)
Panda: A Guide Horse for Ann ($19.95) by Rosanna Hansen, illus. by Neil Soderstrom, centers on a miniature horse trained as a guide animal for her blind owner. (6-10)
First Salmon ($15.95) by Roxane Beauclair Salonen, illus. by Jim Fowler. Grieving for his late uncle, Charlie is reassured by stories he hears during the annual First Salmon ceremony. (6-up)
My Name Is Bilal ($15.95) by Asma Mobin-Uddin, illus. by Barbara Kiwak. A boy worries about being teased by his classmates for being Muslim . (6-up)
A School Year of Poems: 180 Favorites from Highlights ($17.95, paper $11.95), selected by Walter Barbe, illus. by Dennis Hockerman, is a poetry collection. (7-10)
A History of the Romani People ($19.95) by Hristo Kyuchokov and Ian Hancock. Photos illustrate this examination of Romani culture. (7-up)
Searching for Grizzlies ($15.95) by Ron Hirschi, photos by Thomas Mangelsen, follows a search for bears in Yellowstone Park. (7-up)
My Librarian Is a Camel: How Books Are Brought to Children Around the World ($16.95) by Margriet Ruurs is a photo-essay celebrating books, readers and libraries. (8-up)
PAPERBACK REPRINTS
POOF! by John O'Brien ($8.95, 4-8); Saint Nicholas by Ann Tompert, illus. by Michael Garland ($8.95, 6-up); The Always Prayer Shawl by Sheldon Oberman, illus. by Ted Lewin ($10.95, 7-up); and Finding Zola by Marianne Mitchell ($9.95, 9-12).
BOYDS MILLS PRESS/CALKINS CREEK BOOKS
Two in the Wilderness ($19.95) by Sandra Weber, photos by Carl Heilman II. Backpacking through the Adirondacks, the author and her daughter learn to appreciate nature and each other. (8-up)BOYDS MILLS PRESS/WORDSONG
Animal Alphabed ($15.95) by Margriet Ruurs, illus. by Jennifer Emery. A girl recites the alphabet to figure out which of her stuffed animals is missing from her "alphabed." (3-8)Farmer's Dog Goes to the Forest: Rhymes for Two Voices ($15.95) by David Harrison, illus. by Arden Johnson-Petrov. Farmer's dog explores the forest and meets new friends. (5-8)
Paint Me a Poem ($16.95) by Justine Rowden collects poetry inspired by paintings the author viewed in the National Gallery in Washington, D.C. (6-10)
Squeeze: Poems from a Juicy Universe ($16.95) by Heidi Mordhorst, photos by Jesse Torrey, presents poetry exploring the experiences of childhood. (8-up)
Knee-Deep in Blazing Snow: Growing Up in Vermont ($17.95) by James Hayford, selected by X.J. Kennedy and Dorothy M. Kennedy, illus. by Michael McCurdy. Seasonal poems. (10-up)
GEORGE BRAZILLER
Changing, Changing ($19.95) by Aracelis Girmay. A story about metamorphoses depicted through collages. (All ages)An Alphabet for Lonely Children ($15.95) by Amanda Church offers an exploration into life's daily queries. (All ages)
Songs of Ancient Journeys ($29.95) by Elsa Marston collects 14 poems inspired by animals depicted in the rock art of the American southwest. (12-up)
BRIGHT SKY PRESS (325-762-3909)
Harriett the Homeless Raccoon ($17.95) by Mary Haverfield tells the true story of a raccoon who moves into a family's attic. (4-8)
The Pledge of Allegiance ($14.95) by Barbara Clack is an illustrated guide to this pledge. (7-10)
BROADMAN & HOLMAN
Josie's Gift ($16.99) by Kathleen Bostrom, illus. by Frank Ordaz. During the Depression, a loving family learns the true meaning of Christmas. (4-8)SERIES
Little Songs for Little Souls offers four titles by Stephen Elkins, illus. by Lynne Marie Davis ($9.97 each, up to 3).
BROWN BARN BOOKS (203-227-3387)
PAPERBACK
Under a Standstill Moon ($8.95) by Ann Creel. A girl in A.D. 900 must cope with terrifying events and changes in her world. (10-up)
CANDLE BOOKS (Kregel, dist.)
Noah and His Big Boat: Magnetic Adventures ($15.99) by Helen Prole includes magnetic cutouts and scenes to reenact this biblical tale. (4-6)
All Safe in the Stable: A Donkey's Tale ($12.99) by Mig Holder, illus. by Steve Smallman, tells the Nativity story from the perspective of a donkey. (4-7)
Born in a Stable ($12.99) by Charlotte Stowell illustrates the story of the first Christmas with photos of modeled clay figures. (4-7)
Pop-Up Bible Adventures ($11.99) presents six Bible stories. (4-7)
CANDLEWICK
Grandpa's Angel ($12.99) by Jutta Bauer. Grandpa has a charmed life because someone special is watching over him. (All ages)Jazz A ·B ·Z: An A to Z Collection of Jazz Portraits ($24.99) by Wynton Marsalis, illus. by Paul Rogers, profiles 26 celebrated jazz performers. (All ages)
Off to Bed and Out to Play ($5.99 each) by Michel Blake are board books depicting familiar toddler activities. (1-3)
Black Meets White ($12.99) by Justine Fontes, illus. by Geoff Waring. Text and die-cut art reveal opposites. (1-4)
Potty Poo-Poo Wee-Wee! ($9.99) by Colin McNaughton lays bare the trials of potty training. (2-4)
1 2 3, Maisy and Maisy's Color Collection ($6.99 each) by Lucy Cousins. Maisy explores numbers and colors. (2-5)
Maisy Goes to the Library ($12.99) by Lucy Cousins. Can Maisy read quietly while her friends giggle in the library? (2-5)
Shoe Baby ($15.99) by Joyce Dunbar, illus. by Polly Dunbar. A baby in a shoe takes to the sea, the air and the shops. (2-5)
Sweet Dreams, Maisy ($12.99) by Lucy Cousins is a bedtime tale starring this mouse. (2-5)
Ho, Ho, Ho, Tucker! ($7.99) by Leslie McGuirk is a board book featuring Tucker the terrier. (2-5)
Tall ($15.99) by Jez Alborough. Though his jungle pals help him feel tall, a chimp discovers that small is the right size for snuggling in his mother's arms. (2-up)
Super Sue at Super School ($8.99) by Cressida Cowell, illus. by Russell Ayto, offers an interactive story about starting school. (3-5)
The House That Jill Built ($15.99) by Phyllis Root, illus. by Delphine Durand. Flaps lift to show what happens when storybook characters move into this house. (3-6)
Santasaurus ($15.99) by Niamh Sharkey presents a Christmas dinosaur tale. (3-6)
Sleep Tight, Little Bear ($15.99) by Martin Waddell, illus. by Barbara Firth. Little Bear learns that it's fun to venture off by himself, but it's even better to come home again. (3-6)
Angel: A Tale of Wonder ($10.99) by Jennifer Eachus tells of a girl and her special friend. (3-up)
Opposites ($12.99) by Robert Crowther. In this interactive book, readers can change things into their complete opposites. (3-up)
The Bora-Bora Dress ($16.99) by Carole Lexa Schaefer, illus. by Catherine Stock. It takes a special kind of dress to get Lindsay to change her ways. (4-6)
Dear Santa Claus ($14.99) by Alan Durant, illus. by Vanessa Cabban. A determined girl exchanges messages with Santa. (4-7)
How the Tiny People Grew Tall ($16.99) by Nancy Wood, illus. by Rebecca Walsh, is a story inspired by indigenous creation myths. (4-7)
Soft House ($15.99) by Jane Yolen, illus. by Wendy Anderson Halperin, offers a tale about keeping boredom at bay on a rainy day. (4-7)
Baby Brains Superstar ($15.99) by Simon James. The star of Baby Brains becomes a rock idol. (4-8)
Good Babies: A Tale of Trolls, Humans, a Witch, and a Switch ($15.99) by Tim Myers, illus. by Kelly Murphy, reassures readers that all babies are good babies. (4-8)
Henry and the Buccaneer Bunnies ($15.99) by Carolyn Crimi, illus. by John Manders. Bunnies take to the high seas. (4-8)
Pino and the Signora's Pasta ($16.99) by Janet Pedersen centers on a finicky gourmet cat in Rome. (4-8)
The Wolf's Story: What Really Happened to Little Red Riding Hood ($15.99) by Toby Forward, illus. by Izhar Cohen, retells this tale from the wolf's perspective. (4-8)
Dear Baby: Letters from Your Big Brother ($14.99) by Sarah Sullivan, illus. by Paul Meisel. In this scrapbook, a boy records the ups and downs of being a new big brother. (5-7)
Andy Shane and the Very Bossy Dolores Starbuckle ($13.99) by Jennifer Richard Jacobson, illus. by Abby Carter, is a story exploring a common childhood anxiety. (5-8)
Delivering Justice: W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights ($16.99) by Jim Haskins, illus. by Benny Andrews, tells of the mail carrier who orchestrated the Great Savannah Boycott. (5-8)
Ice Bear: In the Steps of the Polar Bear ($16.99) by Nicola Davies, illus. by Gary Blythe. A polar bear struggles to survive in an Arctic habitat threatened by global warming. (5-8)
The Musicians of Bremen ($15.99) by the Brothers Grimm, retold and illus. by Niroot Puttapipat, presents this classic tale. (5-8)
Riley and Rose in the Picture ($16.99) by Susanna Gretz. This story of dueling young artists addresses the give and take of friendship. (5-8)
The Trouble with Henry: A Tale of Walden Pond ($16.99) by Deborah O'Neal and Angela Westengard, illus. by S.D. Schindler, offers a fictionalized portrait of Henry David Thoreau. (5-8)
Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Dinosaurs ($26.99) by Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart, presents a pop-up look at dinosaurs. (5-up)
Whatever ($12.99) by William Bee. What does it take to get a response from indifferent Billy? (5-up)
Mercy Watson to the Rescue ($12.99) by Kate DiCamillo, illus. by Chris Van Dusen, launches a series starring a feisty pet pig. (6-8)
Me, All Alone, at the End of the World ($16.99) by M.T. Anderson, illus. by Kevin Hawkes. A boy's peaceful life at the End of the World is disturbed when developers arrive to create an inn and theme park. (6-10)
The Gruesome Guide to World Monsters ($18.99) by Judy Sierra, illus. by Henrik Drescher, is a guide to monsters around the world-and how to elude them. (6-up)
Imagine ($17.99) by Norman Messenger. Flaps and fold-outs change the look of objects in this book of visual puzzles. (6-up)
The Children Who Smelled a Rat ($15.99) by Allan Ahlberg, illus. by Katharine McEwen. Gus and Gloria take center stage in this novel about the Gaskitts. (7-9)
Clarice Bean Spells Trouble ($15.99) by Lauren Child is a sequel to Utterly Me, Clarice Bean. (8-11)
Hooray for Inventors! ($16.99) by Marcia Williams takes a comic-book-style look at inventions that changed the world. (8-12)
The Silver Spoon of Solomon Snow ($14.99) by Kaye Umansky recounts the misadventures of a foundling who sets out in search of his destiny. (8-12)
Simeon's Fire ($15.99) by Cathryn Clinton. An Amish boy wrestles with a frightening secret as suspicious barn fires occur in his community. (8-12)
Alice Through the Looking-Glass ($24.99) by Lewis Carroll, illus. by Helen Oxenbury, presents this classic with new art. (8-up)
Dickens: His Work and His World ($19.99) by Michael Rosen, illus. by Robert Ingpen, examines the life and writing of this novelist. (8-up)
Saint Francis Sings to Brother Sun: A Celebration of His Kinship with Nature ($18.99), retold by Karen Pandell, illus. by Bijou Le Tord, reveals Saint Francis's connection with nature. (8-up)
The Wee Christmas Cabin of Carn-na-ween ($14.99) by Ruth Sawyer, illus. by Max Grafe, is a newly illustrated edition of this Christmas tale originally published in 1941. (8-up)
Wizardology: The Book of the Secrets of Merlin ($19.99), as told by Master Merlin, illus. by Anne Yvonne Gilbert, John Howe, Tomislav Tomic and Helen Ward, is a compendium of things magical. (8-up)
Horse Tales ($18.99), collected by June Crebbin, illus. by Inga Moore, rounds up 14 stores. (9-12)
Rosa, Sola ($15.99) by Carmela Martino tells of an only child coping with loss. (9-12)
Egyptian Diary: The Journal of Nakht ($17.99) by Richard Platt, illus. by David Parkins. Siblings discover who is plundering tombs in ancient Egypt. (9-up)
The Egyptology Handbook: A Course in the Wonders of Egypt ($12.99) by Emily Sands, illus. by Nick Harris, Ian Andrew and Helen Ward, is a guide for aspiring Egyptologists. (9-up)
The Pig Scrolls ($15.99) by Paul Shipton. A sarcastic pig who was once a member of Odysseus's crew must fulfill a prophecy to save the world. (10-14)
Keeper ($15.99) by Mal Peet. A gawky kid mysteriously becomes the world's greatest soccer goalkeeper. (10-up)
Operation Red Jericho ($15.99) by Joshua Mowll. In 1920s Shanghai, two siblings' search for their missing parents uncovers a mysterious secret society. (10-up)
The Return of the Dragon ($15.99) by Rebecca Rupp. Three children find adventure on a Maine island where a three-headed dragon lives. (10-up)
Prince William, Maximilian Minsky, and Me ($15.99) by Holly-Jane Rahlens. A girl's crush on a British royal leads to unexpected discoveries about life, loss and love. (12-15)
The Dream Merchant ($17.99) by Isabel Hoving, trans. by Hester Velmans. After going to work for an international corporation, Josh finds himself caught in a place between dreams and reality. (12-up)
Something About America ($14.99) by Maria Testa is a novel exploring immigration in contemporary America. (12-up)
All Rivers Flow to the Sea ($15.99) by Alison McGhee. When a car accident leaves a teen in a coma, her surviving sister struggles with grief and guilt. (14-up)
King of the Pygmies ($16.99) by Jonathon Scott Fuqua centers on a boy who can hear other people's thoughts and take away their pain. (14-up)
Planet Janet in Orbit ($15.99) by Dyan Sheldon. Janet's relationship with her best friend is tested in this sequel to Planet Janet. (14-up)
Zap ($16.99) by Paul Fleischman is a farce that juxtaposes seven plays. (14-up)
SERIES
Super Sturdy Picture Books adds I Love Cats and I Love Dogs by Barney Saltzberg ($8.99 each, 2-up). And Termite Trouble by Kathy Caple joins Brand New Readers ($14.99, paper $5.99, 4-7).
PAPERBACK REPRINTS
I Am Not Sleepy , I Will Not Go to Bed , I Am Too Absolutely Small for School and I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato by Lauren Child ($6.99 each, 3-6); This Is Our House by Michael Rosen, illus. by Bob Graham ($5.99, 3-6); Willow at Christmas by Camilla Ashforth ($3.99, 3-6); Giving Thanks by Jonathan London, illus. by Gregory Manchess ($6.99, 3-7); and The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler ($8.99, 14-up).
PAPERBACK SERIES REPRINTS
The Pagan Chronicles issues Pagan's Vows by Catherine Jinks ($6.99, 12-up).
CAROLRHODA
Badness for Beginners: A Little Wolf and Smellybreff Adventure ($16.95) by Ian Whybrow, illus. by Tony Ross. Little Wolf and his younger brother receive bad-behavior lessons from their parents. (5-7)I'm Not Afraid of This Haunted House ($15.95) by Laurie Friedman, illus. by Teresa Murfin. A boy and his pals visit a haunted house. (5-7)
Noel ($15.95) by Tony Johnston, illus. by Cheng-Khee Chee, is a Christmas tale featuring animals and birds. (5-7)
Think Big! ($15.95) by Nancy Carlson. Vinney learns that being short has its upside. (5-7)
Happy Birthday, Mallory! ($15.95) by Laurie Friedman, illus. by Tamara Schmitz. Mallory's ninth birthday celebration doesn't go according to plan. (7-10)
Raven Quest ($15.95) by Sharon Stewart relays Tok's quest to reunite his kind with legendary hunters. (8-12)
The Firehills ($15.95) by Steve Alton is a fantasy sequel to The Malifex. (12-18)
The Perfect Shot ($16.95) by Elaine Marie Alphin. After Brian's girlfriend is murdered, her father goes on trial for the crime. (12-18)
MARSHALL CAVENDISH
How Do You Sleep? ($14.95) by Louise Bonnett-Rampersand, illus. by Kristin Kest, reveals where animals sleep. (3-6)Alphabet House ($16.95) by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace features art introducing the alphabet. (3-7)
Pooch on the Loose: A Christmas Adventure ($14.95) by Steven Kroll, illus. by Michael Garland, is a holiday tale featuring a dog in New York City. (3-8)
Trains: Huffing! Puffing! Pulling! ($14.95) by Patricia Hubbell, illus. by Megan Halsey and Sean Addy, showcases a variety of trains. (3-8)
Willa and the Wind ($16.95) by Janice Del Negro, illus. by Heather Solomon, stars a plucky heroine who stands up to the north wind. (5-8)
Grimericks ($15.95) by Susan Pearson, illus. by Gris Grimly, collects 20 limericks about things spooky, creepy and crawly. (6-9)
Tripper's Travels: An International Scrapbook ($16.95) by Nancy Kapp Chapman, illus. by Lee Chapman. A dog documents his travels to 10 capitals around the world. (6-10)
Witch Dreams ($15.95) by Vivian Vande Velde reveals how seeing into another person's dreams can solve a mystery. (10-up)
The Bone Collector's Son ($15.95) by Paul Yee is a novel about how ghosts can haunt teenage boys. (10-14)
SERIES
Moose and Hildy issues Moose Crossing by Stephanie Greene, illus. by Joe Mathieu ($14.95, 6-9). And Down Girl and Sit adds On the Road by Lucy Nolan, illus. by Mike Reed ($14.95, 6-9).
PAPERBACK REPRINTS
The Dirty Little Boy by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. by Steve Salerno; and The Little Squeegy Bug by Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson, illus. by Patrick Corrigan ($5.95 each, 3-7); and Players by Joyce Sweeney and The Stones of Mourning Creek by Diane Les Becquets ($6.95 each, 12-up).
CHARLESBRIDGE
Eye Guess ($9.95) by Phyllis Limbacher Tildes. Readers lift flaps to guess the identity of eight animals whose eyes they see. (2-7)Little Green Witch ($14.95) by Barbara Barbieri McGrath, illus. by Martha Alexander. In this reworking of "The Little Red Hen," a witch deals with her lazy monster friends. (2-7)
Jingle Bells ($15.95) by Iza Trapani. Holiday revelers travel around the world on a sleigh to learn about Christmas customs in other countries. (2-7)
Yum! Yuck! A Foldout Book of People Sounds ($9.95) by Linda Sue Park and Julia Durango, illus. by Sue Ramá, shows the various sounds and expressions people around the world use. (2-7)
Equal Shmequal: A Math Adventure ($16.95, paper $6.95) by Virginia Kroll, illus. by Philomena O'Neill. Mouse can't figure out how to make tug-of-war teams equal. (4-9)
A Mother's Journey ($15.95) by Sandra Markle, illus. by Alan Marks. A mother penguin struggles to make her way back to her mate and their newborn chick. (4-9)
A Platypus, Probably ($16.95, paper $6.95) by Sneed B. Collard, illus. by Andrew Plant, showcases this rare creature. (4-9)
The World That We Want ($16.95, paper $6.95) by Kim Michelle Toft reveals the interconnectedness among various animal habitats. (4-9)
Ace Lacewing, Bug Detective ($15.95) by David Biedrzycki. Ace Lacewing investigates the disappearance of Queenie Bee. (5-10)
Ralph Masiello's Dinosaur Drawing Book ($16.95, paper $6.95) by Ralph Masiello is a guide to drawing dinos. (5-10)
Mosquito Bite ($15.95) by Alexandra Siy, illus. by Siy and Dennis Kunkel. As children play hide-and-seek, a mosquito seeks blood to nourish her eggs. (6-11)
One Night in the Coral ($15.95) by Sneed B. Collard, illus. by Robin Brickman, uncovers the undersea world of the Great Barrier Reef. (6-11)
PAPERBACK SERIES
Animal Close-Ups greets The Bee by Paul Starosta ($6.95, 2-7).
PAPERBACK REPRINTS
The Wedding by Eve Bunting, illus. by Iza Trapani ($6.95, 3-8); To Be an Artist by Maya Ajmera and John Ivanko; and Candy Shop by Jan Wahl, illus. by Nicole Wong ($6.95 each, 4-9); and Big Blue by Shelley Gill, illus. by Ann Barrow ($6.95, 5-10).
CHECKMARK BOOKS
Religions of the World: The Illustrated Guide to the Origins, Beliefs, Traditions, and Festivals, Rev. Ed. ($32.95) by Elizabeth Breuilly, Joanne O'Brien and Martin Palmer, examines the beliefs and traditions of major faiths. (11-18)SERIES
Facts on File Writer's Library releases three titles ($18.95-$22.95 each, 11-18).
PAPERBACK
Presidents: A Biographical Dictionary, Second Ed. ($19.95) by Neil Hamilton updates this reference on U.S. Presidents. (11-18)
CHICAGO REVIEW PRESS (IPG, dist.)
PAPERBACKS
How to Talk to Children About Art ($16.95) by Françoise Barbe-Gall is a guide to introducing art to children. (All ages)
Play with Us: 100 Games from Around the World ($16.95) by Oriol Ripoll offers an international collection of games. (All ages)
Insectigations: 40 Hands-on Activities to Explore the Insect World ($12.95) by Cindy Blobaum compiles experiments, art projects and games. (7-10)
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: Their Lives and Ideas, 24 Activities ($17.95) by Carol Sabbeth collects projects centering on these artists. (9-up)
CHILD & FAMILY PRESS
Dear Big, Mean, Ugly Monster ($14.95) by Ruth Berglin, illus. by Carl DiRocco. Joe writes a letter to the monster living under his bed. (4-8)CHILDREN'S BOOK PRESS
Quinito's Neighborhood/El vecindario de Quinito ($16.95) by Ina Cumpiano, illus. by José Ramírez, is a bilingual tale about a boy who realizes that everyone in his community is connected to each other. (3-6)PAPERBACK REPRINT
i see rhythm by Toyomi Igus, illus. by Michele Wood ($7.95, 6-up).
CHILDREN'S PRESS
PAPERBACK SERIESWelcome Books-How Things Are Made issues six titles by Inez Snyder; and Welcome Books-Ocean Life adds six by Lloyd Douglas ($4.95 each, 4-7). There are four new Rookie Reader Boxed Sets ($9.95 each, 4-7). My First Reader welcomes five additions ($3.95 each, 5-6). Rookie Read-About Health releases two books by Don Curry and two by Susan DerKazarian ($5.95 each, 5-7). Rookie Reader Skill Sets has nine additions ($4.95 each, 5-7). Ten Spanish-language titles join Rookie Reader Español ($4.95 each, 5-7). New Rookie Biographies are Oprah Winfrey, Roberto Clemente and Steven Spielberg by Wil Mara and Rachel Carson by Justine and Ron Fontes ($4.95 each, 6-7). Rookie Read-About Geography releases four new titles ($5.95 each, 6-7). Getting to Know the U.S. Presidents continues with six biographies by Mike Venezia ($7.95 each, 8-9). A True Book-Elements offers six volumes by Salvatore Tocci; and A True Book-Animals issues six by Ann Squire ($6.95 each, 8-10). And High Interest Books-Digging Up the Past and High Interest Books-Trailblazers of the West each have five additions ($6.95 each, 9-12).
CHILD'S PLAY
SERIESClassic Books with Holes releases four new titles ($5.99 each, paper $6.99, up to 6). All Change issues Party, Animals, Jobs and Food ($6.99 each, 18 mos.-up). And Classic Books with Holes-Giant Board Editions adds six books ($12.99 each, 2-6).
PAPERBACKS
Animal Lullabies ($14.99) by Mandy Ross, illus. by Krisztina Kallai Nagy. Animals prepare for bedtime in this book packaged with a CD. (2-5)
What I Like! Poems for the Very Young ($7.99) by Gervase Phinn, illus. by Jane Eccles, is a poetry collection. (2-6)
Presto Change-O , Magic Shoelaces , Scaredy Cats and Balloonia ($7.99 each) by Audrey Wood are picture-book tales. (3-8)
PAPERBACK SERIES
Flip Up Fairy Tales issues four new titles ($5.99 each, 3-7).
CHRONICLE books
Vincent's Colors ($14.95), words and pictures by Vincent van Gogh, produced by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, pairs art with van Gogh's descriptions of his work. (All ages)I'll See You in the Morning ($12.95) by Mike Jolley, illus. by Mique Moriuchi, is a bedtime story. (up to 4)
Look at Me! My Photo Book of Princesses ($6.95) provides a place for a reader to insert her photo. (2-5)
Zoopa: An Animal Alphabet ($14.95) by Gianna Marino is an animal ABC. (3-6)
Thirteen O'Clock ($15.95) by James Stimson tells of a perky prankster in pajamas. (3-7)
Stop This Birthday! ($14.95) by Rowan Cutler, illus. by Emily McClellan. Some things are special because they happen only once a year. (3-7)
The Super Duper Art & Craft Activity Book ($12.95) by Lynn Gordon, illus. by Karen Johnson and Susan Synarski, rounds up 75 projects from the 52 Deck series. (3-up)
He Came with the Couch ($15.95) by David Slonim is a tale of "upholsterosis, a chronic state of couch-potato-ness." (4-8)
Pirate Pup ($15.95) by Caroline Stutson, illus. by Robert Rayevsky, presents a sea-chantey tale. (4-8)
An Angel Came to Nazareth ($15.95) by Maggie Kneen tells of the first Christmas. (4-8)
Beyond the Great Mountains: A Visual Poem About China ($17.95) by Ed Young pays tribute to China. (4-up)
The Knit-It Kit for Kids ($16.95) by Jennifer Traig, photos by Caren Alpert, teaches knitting basics. (4-up)
The Other Side ($15.95) by Istvan Banyai reveals various perspectives. (4-up)
The Nick Dictionary ($14.95) is a reference from Nickelodeon. (4-up)
The Tempest ($16.95) by Marianna Mayer, illus. by Lynn Bywaters, retells this Shakespearean play. (6-up)
Children's Miscellany: Useless Information That's Essential to Know ($12.95) by Matthew Morgan and Samantha Barnes, illus. by Niki Catlow, compiles facts. (6-up)
Sienna's Scrapbook: Our African American Heritage Trip ($15.95) by Toni Trent Parker, illus. by Janell Genovese. A family on vacation learns about its heritage. (7-11)
SERIES
Bilingual Classics presents Hansel and Gretel/Hansel y Gretel, adapted by Elisabet Abeya, illus. by Christina Losantos; and The Musicians of Bremen/Los Musicos de Bremen, adapted by Roser Ros, illus. by Pep Montserrat ($14.95 each, paper $6.95, 4-8). And The Deptford Histories continues with The Oaken Throne by Robin Jarvis ($17.95, 8-up).
Board Book Reprint
My Friends by Taro Gomi ($6.95, up to 3).
Mini-Book Reprints
The Night Before Christmas: A Classic Illustrated Ed. by Clement C. Moore, compiled by Cooper Edens; and The Nutcracker , retold and illus. by Michael Hague ($7.95 each, all ages).
PAPERBACK SERIES
SeeMore Readers offers Amazing Bats and Bridges by Seymour Simon ($3.95 each, 4-6).
PAPERBACK REPRINTS
Off to the Sweet Shores of Africa: And Other Talking Drum Rhymes by Uzo Unobagha, illus. by Julia Cairns ($7.95, all ages); We Gather Together... Now Please Get Lost! by Diane deGroat and Penguin Dreams by J.otto Seibold and Vivian Walsh ($6.95 each, 5-8); and The Magic Flute , retold by Anne Gatti, illus. by Peter Malone ($7.95, all ages).
CINCO PUNTOS PRESS
Lover Boy/Juanito el cariñoso: A Bilingual Counting Book ($14.95) by Lee Merrill Byrd counts the kisses that Johnny gives to his family members. (2-4)Surprising Celia ($16.95) by Susan and Denise Gonzales Abraham. Celia starts high school in this sequel to Celia's Year. (9-14)
Double Crossing: A Jewish Immigration Story ($16.95) by Eve Tal centers on a girl who flees czarist Russia for America in 1905. (10-15)
PAPERBACK REPRINT
Selavi, a Haitian Story of Hope by Youme ($16.95, 5-up).
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