Children's Announcements Fall 2005: Hyperion to Northword
Compiled by Sally Lodge -- Publishers Weekly, 7/18/2005
HYPERION
A Family of Poems: My Favorite Poetry for Children ($19.95), selected and introduced by Caroline Kennedy, illus. by Jon J Muth, compiles more than 100 poems from five continents. (All ages)Carry Me! ($15.99) by Rosemary Wells. Verse and art center on a child. (up to 4)
My Truck Is Stuck! ($6.99) by Kevin Lewis, illus. by Daniel Kirk, spotlights the ins and outs of hauling, beeping and repairing a truck. (up to 4)
McDuff’s Christmas ($9.99) by Rosemary Wells, illus. by Susan Jeffers, offers a redesigned edition of this tale. (2-5)
The Ring Bearer ($12.99) by Lauren Godwin, illus. by John Wallace, takes a look at weddings and the role of ring bearer. (2-5)
Leonardo, the Terrible Monster ($15.99) by Mo Willems introduces a monster who is terrible at being a monster. (3-6)
There Was No Snow on Christmas Eve ($15.99) by Pam Muñoz Ryan, illus. by Dennis Nolan, offers a take on the Nativity story. (3-6)
Hanukkah, Shmanukkah! ($16.99) by Esmé Raji Codell, illus. by LeUyen Pham, gives a Hanukkah spin to A Christmas Carol. (3-7)
Ms. Bitsy Bat’s Kindergarten ($15.99) by Pamela Duncan Edwards, illus. by Henry Cole, aims to provide a reassuring introduction to kindergarten. (4-7)
Three French Hens ($15.99) by Margie Palatini, illus. by Richard Egielski, is a Christmas tale about a misdirected package, three French hens and a hungry fox. (4-8)
Mystery Bottle ($15.99) by Kristen Balouch. A mysterious bottle transports a boy from Brooklyn to Iran, where his grandfather lives. (4-8)
Mrs. McBloom, Clean Up Your Classroom! ($15.99) by Kelly DiPucchio, illus. by Guy Francis. Townsfolk help a beloved teacher clean up her classroom after 50 years of teaching. (5-8)
Memories of Survival ($15.99) by Esther Nisenthal Krinitz and Bernice Steinhardt. Art featuring fabric panels stitched by Holocaust survivor Krinitz are accompanied by recollections by her daughter. (5-9)
Families ($15.99) by Susan Kuklin. Children from 15 diverse families talk about their home lives. (5-up)
Ugly ($14.99) by Donna Jo Napoli, illus. by Lita Judge. Spurned by the other ducklings and abandoned by his mother, Ugly must find his way alone. (7-10)
The Legend of Captain Crow’s Teeth ($12.95) by Eoin Colfer, illus. by Glenn McCoy. Two brothers and their family visit a seaside town famous for its resident ghost. (7-up)
Pond Scum ($15.99) by Alan Silberberg. A lonely boy’s life changes when his mother takes a new job and moves the family to a rundown house in the country. (8-12)
Jack’s Run ($15.99) by Roland Smith is a sequel to Zach’s Lie. (10-up)
Amazing Grace ($15.99) by Megan Shull. Will Grace be able to make the change from superstar tennis player to regular teenager? (11-14)
If I Have a Wicked Stepmother, Where’s My Prince? ($15.99) by Melissa Kantor is a novel about finding one’s prince—and oneself. (12-up)
You Are So Not Invited by My Bat Mitzvah! ($15.99) by Fiona Rosenbloom. As she prepares for her big event, Stacy’s plans start to fall apart. (12-up)
SERIES
Baby Einstein by Julie Aigner-Clark, illus. by Nadeem Zaidi, adds five titles. And The Illmoor Chronicles adds The Yowler Foul-up by David Lee Stone ($16.99, 10-14).
PAPERBACKS
Bill Nye the Science Guy’s Great Big Book of Science ($12.99) by Bill Nye with Ian Saunders, is a bind-up. (7-10)
Fashion Kitty ($8.99) by Charise Mericle tells of a feline fighting for fashion freedom in graphic novel form. (8-12)
PAPERBACK SERIES
Old Tom launches with Old Tom and Old Tom Goes to Mars by Leigh Tom ($3.99, 6-8). And Tales from the Odyssey by Mary Pope Osborne offers Mary Pope Osborne’s Tales from the Odyssey Boxed Set ($24.95, 9-12).
PAPERBACK REPRINTS
The Secret Life of Food by Clare Crespo, photos by Eric Staudenmaier ($12.99, all ages); Emily’s First 100 Days of School by Rosemary Wells ($5.99, 3-6); and Skunk Scout by Laurence Yep ($5.99, 8-12).
PAPERBACK SERIES REPRINTS
The Illmoor Chronicles issues The Ratastrophe Catastrophe by David Lee Stone ($6.99, 10-14).
HYPERION/DI CAPUA
Terrific ($15.95) by Jon Agee. After his cruise ship sinks, Eugene has one “terrific” adventure after another. (2-up)A Room with a Zoo ($16.95) by Jules Feiffer. The author uses his daughter’s own words to describe the zoo she sets up in her room. (7-up)
HYPERION/JUMP AT THE SUN
Love: Selected Poems by e.e. cummings ($16.99) by e.e. cummings, illus. by Christopher Myers, is a poetry collection. (All ages)Dark Sons ($15.99) by Nikki Grimes. Two boys—one living in biblical times and the other in contemporary Brooklyn—struggle with their fractured families and find comfort in their faith. (10-14)
Honey Bea ($15.99) by Kim Siegelson. A mixed-race girl must control her mystical powers in order to escape to freedom. (10-up)
Bang! ($16.99) by Sharon G. Flake. A father’s desperate attempt to save his family could cost his son his life. (12-up)
Jimi and Me ($15.99) by Jaime Adoff. The music of Jimi Hendrix helps a boy cope with the loss of his father. (12-up)
Played ($16.99) by Dana Davidson. Ian discovers that a girl whom everyone considers a nobody is more surprising than he could have imagined. (12-up)
PAPERBACK REPRINTS
Who Am I Without Him? Short Stories About Girls and the Boys in Their Lives by Sharon G. Flake ($5.99, 10-up); and Jason & Kyra by Dana Davidson ($5.99, 12-up).
PAPERBACK SERIES
Jump at the Sun Bible Classics debuts with God Made the World and Noah Builds an Ark ($3.50 each, 3-7). Willimena Rules! adds Rule Book #5: 23 Ways to Mess Up Valentine’s Day by Valerie Wilson Welsley, illus. by Maryn Roos ($3.99, 7-10). And Cheetah Girls Bind-up offers Off the Hook! ($9.99, 8-12).
HYPERION/MIRAMAX
Urchin of the Riding Stars ($17.95) by M.I. McAllister, illus. by Omar Ryan, begins the Mistmantle Chronicles trilogy. (8-up)Ptolemy’s Gate ($17.95) by Jonathan Stroud, completes the Bartimaeus Trilogy. (10-up)
The King in the Window ($19.95) by Adam Gopnik recounts the fantasy adventure of an American boy living in France. (10-up)
PAPERBACK REPRINTS
The Legend of Spud Murphy by Eoin Colfer, illus. by Glenn McCoy ($4.99, 7-11); The Bartimaeus Trilogy Book Two: Golem’s Eye by Jonathan Stroud ($7.99, 10-up); and Be More Chill by Ned Vizzini ($7.99, 13-up).
HYPERION/VOLO/MIRAMAX
PAPERBACK SERIESBetty and Veronica return in Betty and Veronica Stories: What a Catch! by Jasmine Jones and Betty and Veronica’s Guide to Crushes by Emma Harrison ($4.99 each, 8-12); and The Ultimate Betty & Veronica Quiz Book #2 by Kelly Bennin ($3.99, 8-12).
ILLUMINATION ARTS
Am I a Color Too? ($15.95) by Heidi Cole and Nancy Vogl, illus. by Gerald Purnell. A mixed-race boy wonders why people are labeled by the color of their skin. (3-10)Your Father Forever ($15.95) by Travis Griffith, illus. by Raquel Abreu. A devoted father promises to guide, protect and respect his children. (3-10)
INNER TRADITIONS/BEAR CUB
How Do I Feel? ($15.95) by Mary Beth Goddard, illus. by Anna Mycek-Wodecki. Hypothetical questions encourage children to imagine their relationship with nature. (4-6)Ram the Demon Slayer ($15.95) by Vatsala Sperling, illus. by Pieter Welteverde, offers a version of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. (6-9)
INNOVATIVE KIDS
Get Ready for Kindergarten! ($24.99) by Sharon Hinchey, illus. by John Berg, David Brooks and others, outlines skills needed for a successful kindergarten year. (3-6)The Amazing Family Game Board Book ($24.99) by Eric Berlin is a kit containing 35 games. (6-up)
The Write to Santa Kit ($14.99), illus. by Robbie Short offers a box with holiday stationery and an abridged edition of The Gift of the Magi. (6-up)
SERIES
Soft Shapes welcomes My Shabbat and The First Noel, illus. by David Brooks ($8.99 each, 1-4); and My Giant ABC Bath Book, illus. by Eileen Hine and My Giant 123 Bath Book, illus. by Shelly Meredith Delice ($14.99 each, 3-up).
PAPERBACK SERIES
Now I’m Reading offers Now I’m Reading Writing Kit by Nora Gaydos, illus. by BB Sams ($19.99, 4-7). And Phonics Comics issues The Smart Boys by Brent Sudduth, illus. by Geo Parkin; and Penny Star by Sudduth, illus. by Stu Harrison ($4.99 each, 6-up).
JUST US BOOKS
I’m Late ($13.95) by Mari Evans is a novel about teenage pregnancy and the consequences of trying to be too grown up too soon. (13-17)PAPERBACK
NEATE: A Test for Tayesha ($3.95) by Tara Demps Soyinka. A teen’s inner strength is tested when peers try to keep her from winning the lead role in the school play because she’s black. (9-12)
PAPERBACK REPRINTS
The Harlem Renaissance by James Haskins ($10.95, 10-up); and Ruby and New Guys Around the Block by Rosa Guy ($6.95 each, 13-17).
PAPERBACK SERIES Reprint
Reflections of a Black Cowboy reprints Pioneers and Mountain Men by Robert Miller ($9.95 each, 9-up).
KANE/MILLER
Dinosaurs! ($11.95) by Bénédicte Guettier is a board book introducing dinosaurs. (up to 3)The Nights of the World ($18.95) by Corinne Albaut, illus. by Arno, provides an interactive look at nighttime in five regions of the world. (2-6)
Dougal, the Garbage Dump Bear ($14.95) by Matt Dray tells of a teddy recovered from a dump. (4-8)
This Is the Oasis ($14.95) by Miriam Moss, illus. by Adrienne Kennaway, visits an oasis in the Sahara. (4-8)
Why? ($14.95) by Lila Prap. Why do monkeys have tails? Why do camels have humps? (4-8)
The Costume Party ($15.95) by Victoria Chess. Madame Coco and her family discover how to beat boredom on a rainy day. (4-8)
Sebastian’s Roller Skates ($15.95) by Joan de Déu Prats, illus. by Francesc Rovira. Will a pair of roller skates help shy Sebastian speak his mind? (5-9)
Board Book Reprint
Duck in the Truck by Jez Alborough ($7.99, up to 3).
PAPERBACKS
I Want My Tooth ($4.95) by Tony Ross. A princess’s loose tooth disappears—and she needs to find it. (3-7)
Lucky, a Man’s Best Friend ($7.95) by Gus Clarke. Lucky discovers that the pound is not such a bad place. (4-8)
PAPERBACK REPRINTS
The Holes in Your Nose by Genichiro Yagyu ($6.95, 3-5); and This Is the Tree by Miriam Moss, illus. by Adrienne Kennaway ($7.95, 4-8).
KAR-BEN
Happy Birthday, World: A Rosh Hashanah Celebration ($5.95) by Latifa Berry Kropf, illus. by Lisa Carlson, compares Rosh Hashanah with a child’s birthday. (1-4)It’s Tu B’Shevat ($5.95) by Edie Stoltz Zolkower, illus. by Richard Johnson. A boy and his family celebrate the “Birthday of the Trees.” (1-4)
The Opposites of My Jewish Year ($5.95) by L.N. Dion, illus. by Julie Olson. This board book uses the Jewish holidays to teach opposites. (1-4)
Dinosaur on Hanukkah ($15.95, paper $6.95) by Diane Levin Rauchwerger, illus. by Jason Wolff. A playful dino visits a boy on this holiday. (2-6)
My First Hebrew Word Book ($17.95), illus. by Pépi Marzel, introduces more than 150 words. (2-7)
Bubbe Isabella and the Sukkot Cake ($15.95, paper $6.95) by Kelly Terwilliger, illus. by Phyllis Hornung. Instead of eating Bubbe Isabella’s cake, visiting animals prefer to eat her sukkah decorations. (3-8)
The Story of Ruth ($16.95, paper $6.95) by Maxine Rose Schur, illus. by Gwen Connelly, presents this biblical tale. (5-9)
KIDS CAN PRESS
Mixed Beasts ($17.95) by Kenyon Cox, illus. by Wallace Edwards, presents a miscellany of rare and fantastic creatures. (All ages)Camilla Chameleon ($16.95) by Colleen Sydor, illus. by Pascale Constantin. A unique girl discovers that standing out isn’t so bad after all. (4-8)
One Splendid Tree ($15.95) by Marilyn Helmer, illus. by Dianne Eastman. Could an abandoned houseplant bring Christmas magic to a struggling family? (4-8)
Earth to Audrey ($16.95) by Susan Hughes, illus. by Stéphane Poulin. A new girl—or is she a space alien?—drops into Ray’s neighborhood. (5-8)
Martin Bridge: On the Lookout! ($14.95, paper $4.95) by Jessica Scott Kerrin, illus. by Joseph Kelly, presents more stories starring Martin Bridge. (7-10)
Transformed ($24.95) by Bill Slavin reveals how nature is transformed into things we eat, drink, play with or wear. (8-12)
Four Steps to Death ($16.95, paper $6.95) by John Wilson is a tale of two young soldiers and a boy during the Battle of Stalingrad. (10-14)
The Isabel Factor ($16.95, paper $6.95) by Gayle Friesen. At summer camp, a new friendship forces Anna out from the shadow of her best friend. (12-up)
SERIES
Franklin Storybooks offers Franklin Celebrates, based on characters created by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark ($10.95, paper $4.95, 3-8). Primary Physical Science adds Move It! and Touch It! by Adrienne Mason, illus. by Claudia Dávila ($12.95 each, paper $5.95, 4-7). Kids Can Read releases A Parade for Sam and Sam’s Snowy Day by Mary Labatt, illus. by Marisol Sarrazin ($14.95 each, paper $3.95, 5-6); Franklin and the Tin Flute and Franklin’s Pond Phantom ($14.95 each, paper $3.95, 6-7); and Discover Space and Discover the Planets by Cynthia Pratt Nicolson, illus. by Bill Slavin ($14.95 each, paper $3.95, 6-8). Joining Animal Behavior is Animals Hibernating by Pamela Hickman, illus. by Pat Stephens ($12.95, paper $5.95, 7-11). Snapshots: Images of People and Places in History focuses on Harry Houdini by Elizabeth MacLeod ($14.95, paper $6.95, 8-12). Kids Can Do It presents Birdfeeders by Renée Schwarz; and Chock Full of Chocolate by Elizabeth MacLeod, illus. by June Bradford ($12.95 each, paper $6.95, 8-up). Visions in Poetry gains The Lady of Shalott by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, illus. by Geneviève Côté ($16.95, 10-up). And The Crow Chronicles continues with The Plague by Clem Martini ($16.95, 12-up).
PAPERBACK
Hayley Wickenheiser: Born to Play ($6.95) by Elizabeth Etue chronicles this hockey player’s rise to fame. (8-12)
PAPERBACK REPRINTS
Bagels from Benny by Aubrey Davis, illus. by Dusan Petricic; and Suki’s Kimono by Chieri Uegaki, illus. by Stéphane Jorisch ($5.95 each, 4-8); The Mysterious Mummer by L.M. Falcone ($6.95, 9-14); The Finder by Margaret Buffie ($6.95, 10-14); and The Mob by Clem Martini and The Thought of High Windows by Lynne Kositsky ($6.95 each, 12-up).
KINGFISHER
My World of Discovery ($14.95) is an interactive reference covering space, geography, natural history and the human body. (4-8)The Kingfisher Book of Great Boy Stories , selected by Michael Morpurgo; and The Kingfisher Book of Great Girl Stories , selected by Rosemary Sandberg ($19.95 each), compile tales featuring boy and girl characters. (5-10)
Aesop’s Fables ($12.95) by Saviour Pirotta, illus. by Richard Johnson, offer new versions of classic stories. (6-10)
How to Be a Princess in 7 Days or Less ($12.95) by Jessie Eckel includes beauty and fashion advice, decorating tips and craft projects. (6-10)
The Kingfisher Book of Horse & Pony Stories ($16.95), selected by Jenny Oldfield, collects 12 tales. (8-12)
Art Auction Mystery ($16.95) by Anna Nilsen. This book with split-page format challenges readers to determine which paintings are real and which are forgeries. (9-14)
The Concise Geography Encyclopedia ($14.95) compiles information on the world’s geography. (9-14)
Fantasy Encyclopedia ($24.95) by Judy Allen is an illustrated guide to fantasy. (9-14)
The Fire Thief ($9.95) by Terry Deary. To escape the gods’ revenge, Prometheus travels through time to a Victorian city. (10-up)
SERIES
Animal Babies issues two board books by Jennifer Schofield ($6.95 each, 2-5). First Holiday Books offers My First Valentine’s Day Book ($7.95, 2-5). I Wonder Why adds I Wonder Why Columbus Crossed the Ocean and Other Questions About Explorers by Rosie Greenwood ($11.95, 5-8). Joining Kingfisher Young Knowledge are Materials by Clive Gifford and Polar Lands by Margaret Hynes ($9.95 each, 5-8). Chance of a Lifetime and Blackwater Creek by Deborah Kent are new to Saddles, Stars, & Stripes ($8.95 each, 8-12). Voyager adds Wild Weather by Caroline Harris with Warren Faidley and Space by Mike Goldsmith and Sally Ride ($14.95 each, 8-12). And Kingfisher Knowledge continues with Forensics by Richard Platt and Pirates and Smugglers by Moira Butterfield ($12.95 each, 9-14).
PAPERBACK
Soccer Skills ($4.95) by Clive Gifford is a guide to playing this sport. (7-11)
PAPERBACK SERIES
The Best Book Of... gains The Best Book of Knights and Castles by Deborah Murrell ($12.95, 5-8). I Am Reading issues four titles ($3.95 each, 6-8). Sidesplitters chuckles on with Ho, Ho, Ho! ($3.95, 7-11). World Faiths adds four titles by Trevor Barnes ($6.95 each, 9-14). And Traces offers Roll Call by Malcolm Rose ($5.95, 11-up).
KLUTZ
Draw Christmas Thumbprints ($7.95) includes instructions for making thumbprint-patterned wrapping paper, cards and gift tags. (4-up)Quilting: Design Your Own Patchwork Projects ($21.95) by Barbara Kane offers fabric and quilting projects. (8-up)
Capsters: Make Bottle Caps into Works of Art! ($14.95) features bottle caps, charms and project ideas. (8-up)
Building Cards: How to Build Castles ($12.95) by Doug Stillinger explains how to create fortresses out of illustrated cards. (8-up)
Design Your Own Charm Watch ($21.95) includes a watch, charms and beads. (12-up)
Room Lanterns ($19.95) presents a string of lights and seven sets of paper shades. (12-up)
KLUTZ/CHICKEN SOCKS
Utterly Elegant Tea Parties ($12.95) includes recipes, party theme ideas and a mini tea set. (4-up)Rescue Trucks ($12.95) features four mini vehicles and projects for embellishing foldout roadways. (4-up)
Hand Art ($9.95) outlines hand-tracing activities and offers crayons, glue, pompoms and googly eyes. (4-up)
How to Tell Time ($12.95) packages a how-to book with a watch. (4-up)
How to Make Pompom Animals ($9.95) includes 60 pompoms and materials to create animals with them. (4-up)
Hand Shadows ($9.95) provides instructions for making shadow puppets, plus a flashlight and punch-out designs. (4-up)
KREGEL/kidzone
The Christmas Tail of Sampson the Silly-Looking Sock Monkey ($12.99) by Scott Burroughs and Chrysti Burroughs. A self-conscious sock monkey reveals the importance of Christmas. (5-up)Does God Have a Job? ($12.99) by Jeannie St. John Taylor, explains that God’s favorite job is being a father. (5-up)
Every Monday Morning ($10.99) by Linda Hutton tells of a grandfatherly gentleman’s daily routine and the lives that he touches. (5-up)
SERIES
Super Short Amazing Stories gains The Super Short Amazing Story of Daniel in the Lions’ Den by Scott Burroughs and Chrysti Burroughs ($10.99, 5-up).
LECTORUM
Titles in Spanish¡Azúcar! ($14.99) by Ivar Da Coll is a biography of Celia Cruz, the Queen of Salsa. (All ages)
Olivia cuenta (Olivia Counts ) and Olivia y los opuestos (Olvia’s Opposites ) ($6.99 each) by Ian Falconer are board books. (3-5)
PAPERBACKS in Spanish
Nadarin and Frederick by Leo Lionni, trans. by Teresa Mlawer ($6.99 each, 6-8).
LEE & LOW
The Have a Good Day Café ($16.95) by Frances Park and Ginger Park, illus. by Katherine Potter. Mike and his grandmother save the family’s food cart business. (5-9)Catching the Moon ($16.95) by Crystal Hubbard, illus. by Randy DuBurke, recounts the childhood of Marcenia Lycle Alberga, the first woman to play Negro League baseball (6-10)
The Happiest Tree ($16.95) by Uma Krishnaswami, illus. by Ruth Jeyaveeran. Yoga helps an Asian Indian American girl build her self-confidence. (6-10)
Around the World ($16.95) by John Coy, illus. by Antonia Reonegro and Tom Lynch, is the story of a pickup basketball game that travels around the world. (6-up)
Shanghai Messenger ($17.95) by Andrea Cheng, illus. by Ed Young. In this novel in verse, a biracial Chinese American girl tells of visiting family in China. (8-12)
PAPERBACK in Spanish
Los dibujos de David (David’s Drawings) by Cathryn Falwell ($7.95, 3-up).
PAPERBACK REPRINTS
David’s Drawings by Cathryn Falwell ($7.95, 3-up); and The Jones Family Express by Javaka Steptoe ($7.95, 4-9).
LERNER/FIRST AVENUE EDITIONS
PAPERBACK SERIESNew Silly Millies are I Am a Book by Linda Hayward, illus. by Carol Nicklaus; It’s a Beautiful Day! by Jean Haddon, illus. by Vicky Enright; Manatee Mom by Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha, illus. by Michael Che-Swisher; and Ugh! A Bug! by Ned Crowley ($4.99 each, 4-9). And Animal Predators prowls on with seven titles by Sandra Markle ($7.95 each, 9-11).
PAPERBACK REPRINTS
Everybody Brings Noodles by Norah Dooley, illus. by Peter Thornton; Family by Isabell Monk, illus. by Janice Le Porter; and Jennifer Jones Won’t Leave Me Alone by Frieda Wishinsky, illus. by Neal Layton ($6.95 each, 5-7); Dilly for President by Cynthia Copeland ($6.95, 7-9); Back to School, Mallory by Laurie Friedman, illus. by Tamara Schmitz ($5.95, 7-10); and Open and Shut Cases: Forty More Mini-Mysteries for You to Solve by Jürg Obrist ($6.95, 9-11).
PAPERBACK SERIES Reprint
Words Are Categorical offers Dearly, Nearly, Insincerely: What Is an Adverb? by Brian Cleary, illus. by Brian Gable ($5.95, 7-10).
LITTLE, BROWN
The Gift of Nothing ($14.99) by Patrick McDonnell. Mooch the cat wants to find a gift for Earl the dog. (All ages)What’s with This Room? ($15.99) by Tom Lichtenheld. A boy tries to defend his messy room to his parents (All ages)
Museum Shapes ($16.99) by the Metropolitan Museum of Art spotlights the squares, circles, stars and other shapes in this museum’s art collection. (All ages)
Tickle the Duck ($10.99) by Ethan Long. A petulant duck dares readers to tickle him. (up to 3)
Wish You Were Here ($16.99) by Holly Hobbie. When Toot returns from Borneo, Puddle and Opal learn how to mine Woodcock Pocket for exotic plants and remedies. (3-6)
Little Bear, You’re a Star! ($12.99) by Jean Marzollo. This tale of Big and Little Bear introduces Greek myths and constellations. (3-6)
My Nana and Me ($15.99) by Irene Smalls, illus. by Cathy Ann Johnson, reveals what a girl and her grandmother do during a delightful day together. (3-6)
Flight of the Dodo ($15.99) by Peter Brown. What does Penguin do when he is hit by a flying goose’s droppings? (3-6)
Dinos in the Snow! ($15.99) by Karma Wilson, illus. by Laura Rader. The stars of Dinos on the Go! return for some wintertime fun. (3-6)
Snowbaby Could Not Sleep ($14.99) by Kara LeReau, illus. by Jim Ishikawa. What can Snowbaby’s parents do to help him get a good night’s sleep? (3-6)
Sorcerer’s Apprentice ($16.99) by Mary Jane Begin offers a new version of the tale of a girl who must spend her days cleaning rather than practicing magic. (3-6)
Sakes Alive! A Cattle Drive ($15.99) by Karma Wilson, illus. by Karla Firehammer. Two cows take a wild ride in the farmer’s car. (3-6)
Olive’s Pirate Party ($15.99) by Roberta Baker, illus. by Debbie Tilley, shows what happens at Olive’s party at her old aunt’s house. (3-6)
Home to Me, Home to You ($15.99) by Jennifer Ericsson, illus. by Ashley Wolff, follows a day in the life of a mother and child who are separated by the mother’s business trip. (3-6)
The Book of Boys (for Girls) & The Book of Girls (for Boys) ($15.99) by David T. Greenberg, illus. by Joy Allen, celebrates the differences between girls and boys. (6-9)
Tofu and T. rex ($15.99) by Greg Leitich Smith. A militant vegan and a diehard carnivore learn to cooperate. (8-12)
To Be Young in America ($19.99) by Sheila Cole offers a history of the American frontier. (8-12)
The Printer’s Devil ($16.99) by Paul Bajoria. Set in London, this is a tale of crime and mistaken identities. (8-12)
Dustin Grubbs: One Man Show ($15.99) by John J. Bonk. The school play that Dustin is directing and starring in seems doomed to failure. (8-12)
Twilight ($17.99) by Stephenie Meyer relays the story of aa teenage girl and her vampire lover. (12-up)
The Foretelling ($16.99) by Alice Hoffman. A young warrior princess’s destiny is tested by members of an all-female Amazon tribe. (15-up)
SERIES
Just Being Me by Robie Harris, illus. by Nicole Hollander, issues I LOVE Messes! and I’m ALL Dressed! ($7.99 each, 3-6). Callahan Cousins adds Home Sweet Home by Elizabeth Doyle Carey, illus. by Donna Kae Nelson ($10.99, 8-12). Cirque Du Freak by Darren Shan gains The Lake of Souls ($15.99, 12-up). And The Demonata debuts with Lord Loss by Darren Shan ($15.99, 15-up).
PAPERBACK
And Nobody Got Hurt! The World’s Weirdest, Wackiest True Sports Stories ($7.99) by Len Berman recounts goofy moments in sports history. (8-12)
PAPERBACK SERIES
Arthur returns in Arthur Helps Out and Arthur and the Big Snow by Marc Brown ($3.99 each, 3-6). Brown’s Postcards from Buster continues with Buster Catches a Wave, Buster and the Great Swamp and Buster Climbs the Walls ($3.99 each, hardcover $14.99, 6-9). Matt Christopher Legends in Sports welcomes Babe Ruth by Matt Christopher ($4.99, 8-12). Joining Explorers Wanted! are In the Himalayas, South Sea Islands and In the Desert by Simon Chapman ($5.99 each, 8-12). The Dating Game presents Can True Love Survive High School? by Natalie Standiford ($9.99, 12-up). Lisi Harrison’s The Clique issues Invasion of the Boy Snatchers ($9.99, 12-up). Gossip Girl chatters on with Nothing Can Keep Us Together by Cecily von Ziegesar ($9.99, 15-up). The It Girl series, created by von Ziegesar, launches with The It Girl ($9.99, 15-up). And The A-List adds Back in Black by Zoey Dean ($9.99, 15-up).
PAPERBACK REPRINTS
Ninjas, Piranhas, and Galileo by Greg Leitich Smith, Almost Home by Nora Raleigh Baskin and A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass ($6.99 each, 12-up).
LITTLE, BROWN/LB KIDS
The Cranium Big Book of Outrageous Fun! The Write-It, Draw-It, Sculpt-It, Act-It Game-in-a-Book-in-a-Game ($19.99), illus. by Gary Baseman presents an activity book and game. (All ages)SERIES
ToddWorld presents Let’s Play Together by Todd Parr ($9.99, 3-6); Lights Out, Todd! and Who’s Your Best Friend? ($3.99 each, 3-6); and Welcome to ToddWorld and The Funny Book of Feelings ($6.99 each, 3-6).
LITTLE, BROWN/TINGLEY
You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You: Very Short Mother Goose Tales to Read Together ($16.99) by Mary Ann Hoberman, illus. by Michael Emberley, centers on 17 nursery rhyme characters. (3-6)Jump Up! ($16.99) by Dan Zanes, illus. by Donald Saaf, illustrates the lyrics of this song. (3-6)
Otto Goes to School ($9.99) by Todd Parr describes Otto’s first day of school. (3-6)
A City Christmas Tree ($15.99) by Rebecca Bond. Christmas trees line city streets in this story about family and celebrations. (3-6)
SERIES
Sing-Along Stories chimes in with Sing-Along Stories 3 Boxed Set with CD by Mary Ann Hoberman, illus. by Nadine Bernard Westcott ($14.99, up to 3).
Board Book Reprints
The Best Friends Book and The Feelings Book by Todd Parr ($6.99 each, up to 3).
LOBSTER PRESS
The Way to Slumbertown ($14.95) by L.M. Montgomery, illus. by Rachel Bédard. A new version of this poem. (3-8)PAPERBACK
Stolen Voices ($9.95) by Ellen Dee Davidson. A teen living in a futuristic society must find her inner strength. (12-15)
PAPERBACK SERIES
What’s Your Style adds Let’s Party! by Alison Bell, illus. by Kun-Sung Chung ($14.95, 10-up).
PAPERBACK REPRINTS
I Am a Ballerina by Valerie Coulman, illus. by Sandra Lamb; ABC Letters in the Library by Bonnie Farmer, illus. by Chum McLeod; and Sink or Swim by Coulman, illus. by Rogé ($6.95 each, 3-8).
LONDON TOWN PRESS (PGW, dist.)
PAPERBACK SERIES
The London Town Wild Life SERIES introduces The Secrets of Coral Reefs by Dwight Holing, A Colony of Seals and A Rainbow of Parrots by Vicki León and A Chorus of Frogs by Joni Hunt ($7.95 each, 10-up).
MACADAM/CAGE
Glitter Girl and the Crazy Cheese ($14.95) by Frank Hollon, illus. by Elizabeth Dulemba. A girl gives chase after the cheese in her sandwich comes alive and dashes out the door. (3-8)A Kiss for Lily ($12.95) by Lia Nirgad, illus. by Yossi Abolafia. A boy finds a way to climb up high enough to kiss a giraffe. (3-8)
Little Snowflake ($14.95) by Jani Lunablau, trans. by Melanie Mitchell. A small white animal discovers that he can be friends with the other zoo residents even though they are all different colors. (3-8)
MAPLE TREE PRESS (PGW, dist.)
Funny Business: Clowning Around, Practical Jokes, Cool Comedy, Cartooning, and More... ($16.95, paper $9.95) by Helaine Becker, illus. by Claudia Dávila, offers tips for aspiring comedians and cartoonists. (8-12)
They Did What?! Your Guide to Weird and Wacky Things People Do ($16.95, paper $9.95) by Jeff Szpirglas, illus. by Dave Whamond, examines history’s fads, hoaxes, daredevils and urban legends. (8-12)
SERIES
Planet Earth News Presents debuts with Nature Shockers by Keltie Thomas, illus. by Greg Hall ($16.95, paper $9.95, 8-12).
PAPERBACK REPRINT
Blades, Boards, and Scooters by Keltie Thomas ($9.95, 8-14).
ANDREWS MCMEEL
Cherished Thoughts with Love ($29.95) and 123, Shapes, Colors ($12.95) by Anne Geddes are new photography books. (4-up)Notes to Fairy ($9.95) by Emma Niden and Lisa Finneran Niden is a fresh take on an old tale. (4-12)
A Baby’s Work Is Never Done ($10.95) is a Rugrats comic strip collection. (4-10)
MERCURY PRESS (IPM, dist.)
Picture Dictionary: A First See-and-Say Book and Alphabet: A First ABC Book ($8.95 each) by Felicia Law, illus. by Paula Knight, illustrate everyday words; and the alphabet. (1-3)
SERIES
Get Inside debuts with The Jungle and The Sea ($18.95 each, 3-8). Classic Fairy Tales adds five titles ($7.95 each, 4-8). Bright Lights launches with Bible Stories and Enid Blyton Bedtime Story ($18.95 each, 8-14).
MILlBROOK PRESS
Many Ways: How Families Practice Their Beliefs and Religions ($16.95) by Shelley Rotner and Sheila Kelly reveals the ways in which the concept of God can be expressed. (5-8)More of the Best Holiday Crafts Ever! ($19.95) by Kathy Ross, illus. by Sharon Lane Holm, presents 65 projects. (5-8)
Tsunami: Helping Each Other ($15.95) by Ann Morris, photos by Heidi Larson, focuses on a family in Thailand before and after the 2004 tsunami. (8-10)
MILK & COOKIES PRESS (PGW, dist.)
Going Batty ($15.95) by Sylvie Auzary-Luton, illus. by Marjolein Pottie. A bat who tries to frighten some kids on Halloween ends up the one being scared. (4-8)
One Scary Night ($15.95) by Antoine Guilloppe is a wordless picture book that follows a boy being tracked by a wolf through the woods. (4-8)
Monkey Lost ($15.95) by Ed Heck. Eric’s monkey gets lost in New York City. (4-8)
Shamoo: A Whale of a Cow ($15.95) by Ros Hill. A cow who yearns to swim tackles the ocean depths and befriends a six-ton whale. (4-8)
The Nine Lives of the Cat ($16.95) by Gerard Moncomble, illus. by Andrei Arinouchkine. A cat who lives eight lives is destined to be king in his ninth. (6-10)
MIRRORSTONE/WIZARDS OF THE COAST
PAPERBACK SERIESStar Sisterz Young Readers Novels starts up with Bright Lights for Bella by Lana Perez and Rani and the Fashion Divas by Anjali Banerjee ($5.99 each, 8-12). Knights of the Silver Dragon continues with The Silver Spell by Banerjee, Key to the Griffon’s Lair by Candice Ransom and Curse of the Lost Grove by Denise Graham ($5.99 each, 8-12). And Dragonlace: The New Adventures adds Wizard’s Curse: Trinistyr Trilogy, Vol. 1 by Christina Woods and Crown of Thieves: Elidor Trilogy, Vol. 1 by Ree Soesbee ($5.99 each, 10-up).
MODERN/honey bear books
Chicken Fingers, Mac and Cheese... Why Do You Always Have to Say Please? ($14.99) by Wendy Rosen and Jackie End, illus. by Cheryl Bernstein. This tale of two siblings’ restaurant adventure showcases the importance of good manners. (5-8)PAPERBACK SERIES
Babar stars in six titles ($1.29-$3.99 each, 3-8 to 5-8).
MOODY
SERIESLeopard Spots Learning presents Names of Our Father by Yvonne Riley, illus. by David Riley ($9.99, 5-8).
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
National Geographic Beginners World Atlas, Updated Ed. ($17.95) includes physical and political maps and photo-essays. (5-8)The Remarkable Benjamin Franklin ($17.95) by Cheryl Harness. Text and paintings examine Franklin’s life. (7-up)
How Dinosaurs Took Flight ($17.95) by Christopher Sloan focuses on flying dinosaurs. (10-14)
American Heroes ($24.95) by Marfé Ferguson Delano profiles 50 individuals, including Sacajawea and John Glenn. (10-up)
Quilt of States ($19.95) by Adrienne Yorinks. Quilt art illustrates this book about how each state gained its statehood. (10-up)
PAPERBACK REPRINT
Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton ($6.95, 12-up).
TOMMY NELSON
The Way Home: A Princess Story ($16.99) by Max Lucado, illus. by Tristen Elwell. A princess falls under the spell of the Lowlanders. (All ages)Bible for Me: Christmas ($9.99) by Andy Holmes, illus. by Ralph Voltz collects 12 stories about the first Christmas. (2-5)
The Christmas Story ($6.99). Tales from the International Children’s Bible. (2-5)
In the Beginning ($17.99) by Dandi Daley Mackall, illus. by James Kandt, retells the story of Creation. (3-7)
The Scarecrow and the Spider ($9.99) by Todd Aaron Smith. An unlikely pair learn the importance of friendship. (4-7)
A Wing and a Prayer ($14.99) by Franklin Graham. A tale about a boy who finds a new home, a new hope and new faith. (5-8)
The Horned Avenger: Battle Against Von Boredom! ($9.99) is a companion to the video game of the same name. (6-10)
The Door Within ($16.99) by Wayne Thomas Batson is the first book in a trilogy. (10-14)
SERIES
My Little Bible SERIES adds My Little Bible, My Little Bible Promises and My Little Prayers, illus. by Stephanie Britt ($5.99, 2-5). Max Lucado’s Hermie & Friends welcomes A Fruitcake Christmas by Max Lucado ($12.99, 4-7). Shaoey and Dot offers A Christmas Miracle by Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman, illus. by Jim Chapman ($16.99, 4-7). The Incredible Worlds of Wally McDoogle presents My Life as a Belching Baboon with Bad Breath by Bill Myers ($9.99, 8-12).
PAPERBACK SERIES
Andi’s Journal releases Goodbye Coolsville, Hello Newtown! and New Places, Strange Faces by Tom Bancroft and Rob Corley ($9.99, 8-12)
NEWMARKET PRESS
PAPERBACK SERIESSpider Riders continues with Quest of the Earthen by Patsy Cameron and Tedd Anasti with Stephen Sullivan ($5.99, 9-12).
NORTH-SOUTH BOOKS
Bottoms ($3.99) by Tanja Kirschner. Which bottom belongs to which animal? (1-up)Aaron’s Secret Message ($15.95) by Marcus Pfister. A star leads a boy to the stable on the first Christmas. (4-up)
Advent Storybook: 24 Stories to Share Before Christmas ($17.95) by Antonie Schneider, illus. by Maja Dusíková, collects tales about a little bear’s journey to Bethlehem. (4-up)
Anna Aphid ($16.95) by Christine Goppel. An aphid leaves her green leaf to explore the world. (4-up)
Dreamflight ($16.95) by Brigitta Garcia López. Max’s guardian angel teaches him how to fly. (4-up)
House for a Mouse ($15.95) by Jean-Côme Noguès, illus. by Anne Velghe. A young mouse ventures out into the world to find a home of her own. (4-up)
Little Donkey’s Wish ($15.95) by Udo Weigelt, illus. by Pirkko Vainio. The smallest donkey’s wish comes true when Santa chooses her to join his reindeer team. (4-up)
Rapunzel ($16.95) by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, illus. by Dorothée Duntze, presents this classic with new art. (4-up)
Wish You Were Here ($15.95) by Moritz Petz, illus. by Quentin Gréban. Two separated animal pals count down the days until they see each other again. (4-up)
Ken’s Great Adventure ($16.95) by Klaus Merz, illus. by Hannes Binder. Ken sets out on his scooter to explore the world. (6-up)
Title in Spanish
Felipya y el dia de los muertos (Felipa and the Day of the Dead) by Birte Müller ($15.95, paper $6.95, 4-up).
Board BOOK IN SPANISH
La estrella de Navidad (The Christmas Star) by Marcus Pfister ($6.95, 2-up).
PAPERBACK REPRINT
Felipa and the Day of the Dead by Birte Müller ($6.95, 4-up).
NORTHWORD
Ant, Ant, Ant! (An Insect Chant) ($15.95) by April Pulley Sayre, illus. by Trip Park, is a follow-up to Trout, Trout, Trout! (A Fish Chant). (5-8)Good Morning, Little Polar Bear ($15.95) by Carol Votaw, illus. by Susan Banta, introduces 13 Arctic animal babies. (5-8)
SERIES
You Can Count adds two titles by David Brooks ($6.95 each, 6 mos.-3 yrs.). Wild Ones welcomes Zebras and Giraffes by Jill Anderson ($12.95 each, paper $6.95, 3-6). Our Wild World gains Birds of Prey ($16.95, 7-10). And Kids’ FAQs releases Animal Giants: What Kids Really Want to Know About Giant Animals ($10.95, paper $7.95, 8-11).
| « Previous | Next » |
Return to the Fall 2005 Childrens' Announcements Main Page
