GIBBS SMITH

Paperbacks

Cooking in a Can ($9.95) by Katherine White, illus. by Debra Spina Dixon, offers 20 recipes and activities for cooking while camping. (6-up)

Packing Up a Picnic ($9.95) by Rick Walton and Jennifer Adams, illus. by Debra Spina Dixon, presents ideas for picnics with various themes. (6-up)

GOBO (NBN, dist.)

Up Goes the Bunny! ($9.95). This book about a tireless bunny features a "jack-in-the-box" mechanism. (3-6)

Series

My Photo Soft Cloth Bookspresents Baby Faces, Busy Baby, Baby Farm Animalsand My Baby($9.95 each, up to 2). And Magnix Learning Funoffers My Magnetic Spelling Book: Let's Pretend, My Magnetic Word Puzzle: Let's Make Words, My Magnetic First Words: Runaway Catand My Magnetic Counting Book: Ten Dancing Dinosaurs($9.95 each, 3-6).

DAVID R. GODINE

Electra Collecting ($22.95) by Valerie Biebuyck, tells of this visionary's life and the establishment of a museum in Shelburne, Vt. (8-up)

GOOD BOOKS

Ouch! ($16) by Ragnhild Scamell, illus. by Michael Terry. When an apple falls on Hedgehog and sticks on her spines, the other animals try to remove it. (2-6)

When You Were Very Small ($7.95) by Sophie Piper, illus. by Kristina Stephenson is the story of how a child is born and grows into a particular person. (2-8)

While Angels Watch ($16) by Marni McGee, illus. by Tina Macnaughton. Animals tell how angels most assuredly watch over them, and children too. (4-7)

The Tiniest Mermaid ($16) by Laura Garnham, illus. by Patricia MacCarthy. Lily befriends a mermaid who was hurt in a storm. (4-7)

Little Teddy Left Behind ($16) by Anne Mangan, illus. by Joanne Moss. Little Teddy wakes up to discover his owners have moved and left him behind. (4-7)

Augustus and His Smile ($16) by Catherine Rayner. Augustus the tiger was sad and had lost his smile but finds it in the beauty of the world. (4-7)

On That Easter Morning ($16) by Mary Joslin, illus. by Helen Cann tells of the events of the first Easter. (4-8)

A Child's Book of Graces ($5.95) by Lois Rock, illus. by Alison Jay, is a collection of prayers. (4-8)

GRAPHIC ARTS CENTER/ ALASKA NORTHWEST BOOKS

Itchy Little Musk Ox ($15.95, paper $8.95) by Tricia Brown, illus. by Debra Dubac. A small musk ox with a big itch learns to use his unique gifts. (4-8)

GREEN TIGER PRESS

The Green Tiger's Illustrated ABC ($24.95) by The Blue Lantern Studio features illustrations from five antique alphabet books. (3-up)

Paperback

The Cats' Pajamas ($9.95) by Frances Brundage brings back a turn-of-the-last-century tale about a family of fashion conscious cats. (All ages)

GREYSTONE (PGW, dist.)

Salmon Forest ($8.95) by David Suzuki and Sarah Ellis, illus. by Sheena Lott. Text and watercolor art evoke the spirit of the West Coast rain forest. (8-12)

GROSSET DUNLAP

Best-Ever Big Brotherand Best-Ever Big Sister ($5.99 each) by Karen Katz are lift-the-flap stories celebrating the accomplishments of an older sibling after a new baby arrives. (2-5)

Series

Strawberry Shortcake Berry Fairy Talesreleases Sleeping Beautyby Eva Mason ($6.99, 3-7); and The Little Mermaidby Megan E. Bryant ($3.99 paper, 3-7), both illus. by Tonja and John Huxtable. Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friendsissues Bug Your Mom Dayby David Kirk ($5.99 paper, 3-6); and Basketberry Bluesand Top o' Big Treeby Kirk ($6.99 each, 4-7). And Atomic Bettystars in TOP SECRET!: A Private Journal for Atomic Betty-and You! ($7.99, 6-9).

Paperback SeriesPAASadds The Friendship Eggby Megan E. Bryant, illus. by Christopher Nowell ($3.99, 3-6). Maxis back in Max's 4 Questionsby Bonnie Bader, illus. by Bryan Hendrix ($4.99, 3-6). Strawberry Shortcakestars in Strawberry Shortcake's World of Friendsby Megan E. Bryant, illus. by Lisa Workman ($4.99, 3-7). Lil' Bratzreturn in Funkhouse Adventure ($4.99, 4-6). Angelina's Diarydebuts with The Best Sleepover Ever!, A Party for the Princessand A Very Special Secretby Katharine Holabird, illus. by Helen Craig ($3.99 each, 6-8). Joining All Aboard Poetry Readeris Caveman Manners and Other Polite Poemsby David Steinberg, illus. by Adrian Sinnott ($3.99, 6-8). And All Aboard Science Readerrolls on with Freak Out!by Ginjer Clarke, illus. by Pete Mueller; and Do Dolphins Really Smile?by Laura Driscoll, illus. by Christina Wald ($3.99 each, 6-8).

All Aboard Mystery Readerwelcomes Undercover Kid: Tuna Surpriseby Ronald Kidd, illus. by Andy Sklar ($3.99, 6-8); and Goofball Malone Ace Detective: Smell That Clue!by Stephen Mooser, illus. by Brian Biggs ($3.99, 7-9). Sonic Xissues Aqua Planetby Charlotte Fullerton ($4.99, 6-8). Atomic Betty Atomic Comicscontinues with Galactic Issue: Lost in Spaby Acton Figueroa and Galactic Issue: Galactic Pirates of the Corraleanby Siobhan Ciminera ($5.99 each, 6-9). Maximus's School for Super Villainsby Tracey West is a new An Atomic Betty Chapter Book ($4.99, 6-9). Katie Kazoo, Switcheroohas three additions by Nancy Krulik, illus. by John & Wendy ($3.99 each, 7-10). Dragon Slayers' Academycontinues with World's Oldest Living Dragon($4.99, 7-10) and Super Special: Hail! Hail Camp Dragononka!by Kate McMullan, illus. by Bill Basso ($5.99, 7-10). Breaking Newsby Laura Burns and Accessory to the Crimeby Zoe Fishman join Bratz: Clued In! ($3.99 each, 7-10). Who Was…?welcomes Who Were the Beatles?by Geoff Edgers, illus. by Jeremy Tugeau; and Who Was King Tut?by Roberta Edwards, illus. by True Kelley ($4.99 each, 7-11). The Royal Ballet School Diariespresents New Girland Boys or Ballet?by Alexandra Moss ($4.99 each, 8-10). Flight 29 Down, created by D.J. MacHale and Stan Rogow, takes off with Staticby Walter Sorrells and The Sevenand The Returnby John Vornholt ($5.99 each, 9-12). Created by Stan Rogow, Darcy's Wild Lifepresents A Fine State of Affairs by Laura Burns, Scout's Honorby Jory Simms and The Play's the Thingby Sierra Harimann ($4.99 each, 9-12). Camp Confidentialadds three titles by Melissa J. Morgan ($4.99 each, 9-12). And Flirtdebuts with Write Here, Right Now, Close Up and Personal, High Fashionand Spin Cityby Nicole Clarke ($6.99 each, 12-up).

GROUNDWOOD BOOKS

What Do You Want? ($15.95) by Lars Klinting introduces everyday objects from a baby's world. (up to 3)

Up in the Tree ($14.95) by Margaret Atwood. Two children live in a tree where things are perfect until beavers eat their ladder. (3-6)

Every Single Night ($17.95) by Dominique Demers, illus. by Nicolas Debon, presents a bedtime tale. (4-7)

The Illustrator's Notebook ($16.95) by Mohieddin Ellabbad reveals the origins of this artist's inspiration and provides insight into the Arabic literary tradition. (6-up)

True Friends ($16.95) by John Kilaka. Elephant learns that friends need to help each other, especially during tough times. (4-8)

The Red Rock ($15.95) by Tomio Nitto offers an environmental fable in comic-book style. (4-9)

Talking with Mother Earth/ Hablando con Madre Tierra ($15.95) by Jorge Argueta, illus. by Lucía Angela Pérez. In this bilingual poetry collection, Mother Earth helps a boy deal with racism. (5-8)

Travels with My Family ($15.95) by Marie-Louise Gay and David Homel. What happens when parents insist on venturing into the middle of nowhere on vacation? (7-10)

Thumb on a Diamond ($15.95) by Ken Roberts. Kids who have never played baseball defy all odds to make it into the championships. (8-10)

The Honey Jar ($16.95) by Rigoberta Menchú, trans. by David Unger, illus. by Domi. This Nobel Peace Prize winner retells Maya tales. (8-up)

When I Was a Boy Neruda Called Me Policarpo ($15.95) by Poli Délano, illus. by Manuel Monroy, reveals a boy's experiences growing up in Pablo Neruda's house. (9-12)

Letters to My Mother ($15.95) by Teresa Cárdenas. To ease the suffering caused by the prejudice she faces, a Cuban girl writes letters to her mother in heaven. (12-up)

Snow Apples ($15.95) by Mary Razzell. In this coming-of-age story set in the 1940s, a girl struggles to find her way through some difficult situations. (12-up)

Series

Groundwork Guidespresents Climate Changeby Shelley Tanaka and Being Muslimby Haroon Siddiqui ($15.95 each, 14-up).

HACHAI

Happy Birthday to Me! ($11.95) by Channah Lieberman, illus. by Patti Argoff. When it looks as though the whole family has forgotten a special birthday, a child creates a Jewish celebration. (3-6)

HAMLYN (Sterling, dist.)

Paperbacks

Gifts for Kids to Make ($14.95) by Cheryl Owen. This sequel to Crafts for Kidspresents 50 craft projects. (5-up)

Kids' Baking ($12.95) by Sara Lewis is a cookbook with over 60 recipes. (5-up)

HANDPRINT BOOKS (Chronicle, dist.)

Jack and Jillby R.A. Herman, illus. by Aleksey and Olga Ivanov; and Hickory Dickory Dockby Margaret Barritt, illus. by Jacqueline East ($7.95 each) are interactive board books (18 mos.-3 yrs.)

Three Monsters ($14.95) by David McKee. Monsters star in this tale of negotiation and understanding. (5-up)

A Day at the Market ($14.95) by Sara Anderson is set in Seattle's bustling Pike Place Market. (7-11)

Really Raolino ($15.95) by Dina Fischbein, illus. by Bill Crew, is a first novel about a small reptile with a big heart. (7-11)

HARCOURT

Walk On! A Guide for Babies of All Ages ($16) by Marla Frazee is aimed at babies ready to take those crucial first steps. (All ages)

Mary Poppins from A to Z ($14) by P.L. Travers, illus. by Mary Shepard, introduces 26 vignettes-one for each letter of the alphabet. (All ages)

MAMA: A True Story ($16) by Jeanette Winter. A baby hippo finds a new home after losing its mother during the 2004 tsunami. (All ages)Bebé Goes Shopping ($16) by Susan Middleton Elya, illus. by Steven Salerno. A mother and child go to the market in this tale sprinkled with Spanish words. (2-5)

"Fire! Fire!" Said Mrs. McGuire ($16) by Bill Martin Jr, illus. by Vladimir Radunsky. An orange glow through the keyhole of their closet door sends mice into a tizzy. (2-5)

Won't You Be My Hugaroo? ($16) by Joanne Ryder, illus. by Melissa Sweet, is a sequel to Won't You Be My Kissaroo?(2-5)

Shiver Me Letters: A Pirate ABC ($16) by June Sobel, illus. by Henry Cole. A cast of pirates plunders the alphabet. (2-5)

Overboard! ($14) by Sarah Weeks, illus. by Sam Williams. A baby bunny throws toys "overboard" from his crib. (2-5)

Best Best Friends ($16) by Margaret Chodos-Irvine demonstrates how even best best friends sometimes fight. (3-7)

Rocko and Spanky Have Company ($16) by Kara LaReau, illus. by Jenna LaReau. Sock monkey twins prepare for a visitor. (3-7)

Ugly Fish ($16) by Kara LaReau, illus. by Scott Magoon. What happens when there's room for only one fish in the tank? (3-7)

All Aboard the Dinotrain ($16) by Deb Lund, illus. by Howard Fine, introduces rail-riding dinos. (3-7)

Big Brown Bear Goes to Town ($16) by David McPhail. Big Brown Bear and his pal Rat have an adventure in town. (3-7)

Hardworking Puppies ($16) by Lynn Reiser. Ten lucky puppies find jobs with different masters. (3-7)

Tree-Ring Circus ($16) by Adam Rex. How can one little seed sprout such mayhem? (3-7)

Ham and Pickles: First Day of School ($16) by Nicole Rubel. Pickles has first-day jitters and her big brother is making things worse. (3-7)

The Jolly Mon: Book and Musical CD ($17.95) by Jimmy Buffett and Savannah Jane Buffett, illus. by Lambert Davis. This book, in which dolphins save a guitar player from pirates, is packaged with a CD. (3-7)

Mammoths on the Move ($16) by Lisa Wheeler, illus. by Kurt Cyrus, presents facts about woolly mammoths. (4-8)

Once Around the Sun ($16) by Bobbi Katz, illus. by LeUyen Pham, collects 12 poems celebrating the months of the year. (5-10)

Yellow Elephant: A Bright Bestiary ($16) by Julie Larios, illus. by Julie Paschkis. Animal-themed poems. (5-10)

Pop's Bridge ($17) by Eve Bunting, illus. by C.F. Payne, recounts the building of the Golden Gate Bridge from the perspective of a boy whose father is on the crew. (5-8)

Strange Happenings ($15) by Avi. In these short stories, five characters experience startling transformations. (8-12)

Aftershocks ($17) by William Lavender reveals romance, suspense and scandal amid the chaos of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. (12-up)

Eva Underground: A Novel ($17) by Dandi Daley Mackall. Eva's life is wonderful until her widowed father announces they are moving to Communist Poland. (12-up)

Seeker ($17) by William Nicholson. Seeker must determine his own destiny in this coming-of-age fantasy. (12-up)

A Summer of Kings ($17) by Han Nolan. In 1963, a teenage girl discovers that one summer changes her life forever. (12-up)

The Queen's Soprano ($17) by Carol Dines. In this historical novel, a 17-year-old girl who would sacrifice everything in order to sing. (14-up)

Endgame ($17) by Nancy Garden. A school shooting shatters many lives. (14-up)

Series

Cowgirl Kate and Cocoaride on in Partnersby Erica Silverman, illus. by Betsy Lewin ($15, 6-9). Iris and Walterreturn in Iris and Walter and the Birthday Partyby Elissa Haden Guest, illus. by Christine Davenier ($15, 6-9). Mr. and Mrs. Greenare back in On the Go with Mr. and Mrs. Greenby Keith Baker ($16, 6-9). Secrets of Dripping Fangoffers The Vampire's Curseand Fall of the House of Mandibleby Dan Greenburg, illus. by Scott Fischer ($11.95 each, 8-12). The Possum Always Rings Twiceis a new Chet Gecko Mysteryby Bruce Hale ($14, 8-12). And M.T. Anderson's Thrilling Talespresents The Clue of the Linoleum Lederhosenby M.T. Anderson, illus. by Kurt Cyrus ($15, 10-up).

Paperback

Goal! The Dream Begins ($6.95) by Robert Rigby is a novelization of this film about a young soccer player. (12-up)

HARCOURT/ GREEN LIGHT READERS

The Picnic ($12.95, paper $3.95) by David Williams, illus. by Laura Ovresat. A picnic is the perfect way to spend a sunny spring day. (4-6)

Tick Tock ($12.95, paper $3.95) by David Williams, illus. by Laura Ovresat. Can children beat the clock? (4-6)

My Robot ($12.95, paper $3.95) by Eve Bunting, illus. by Dagmar Fehlau. What is the best thing a robot can do? (5-7)

On the Way to the Pond ($12.95, paper $3.95) by Angela Shelf Medearis, illus. by Lorinda Bryan Cauley. On a springtime outing, Tess Tiger gets lost in the woods. (5-17)

HARCOURT/RED WAGON

Goodnight Kisses ($8.95) by Barney Saltzberg. Bedtime isn't complete without lots of kisses. (6 mos.-3 yrs.)

Series

Lap-sized Board Booksoffers Mouse Paintby Ellen Stoll Walsh; and Let's Go Visitingby Sue Williams, illus. by Julie Vivas ($10.95 each, 6 mos.-3 yrs.)

HARPERCOLLINS

Cookies: Bite Size Life Lesson ($12.99) by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illus. by Jane Dyer. This guide to life defines such concepts as "fair" and "unfair." (All ages)

Grandpa's Little One ($16.99) by Billy Crystal, illus. by Guy Porgirio, is a tale capturing the author's emotions as a grandfather. (All ages)

The Lord's Prayer ($16.99) by Thomas Kinkade illustrates this prayer. (All ages)

There Is a Flower at the Tip of My Nose Smelling Me ($16.99) by Alice Walker, illus. by Stefano Vitale, invites readers to see the world through new eyes. (All ages)

How to Be ($15.99) by Lisa Brown shows youngsters how to imitate different animals and ultimately how to be themselves. (2-6)

I Love It When You Smile ($15.99) by Sam McBratney, illus. by Charles Fuge. Though a young kangaroo believes he doesn't need a reason to feel grumpy, his mother is determined to change that. (2-6)

Animal Strike at the Zoo. It's True! ($15.99) by Karma Wilson, illus. by Margaret Spengler. Sue has waited all year for her trip to the zoo-and now the animals are on strike. (3-6)

I Love Tools! ($12.99) by Philemon Sturges, illus. by Shari Halpern. This tale of a family working together to build a birdhouse celebrates all kinds of tools. (3-6)

Russell and the Lost Treasure ($15.99) by Rob Scotton. Russell the sheep searches for lost treasure. (3-7)

The Squeaky Door ($12.99) by Margaret Read MacDonald, illus. by Mary Newell DePalma, is a bedtime story featuring a granny, a scared boy and a squeaky door. (3-6)

Sticky People ($15.99) by Tony Johnston, illus. by Cyd Moore, pays tribute to the simple, carefree and messy joys of being a kid. (3-6)

SuperHero ABC ($15.99) by Bob McLeod introduces superheroes out to save the world-one letter at a time. (3-8)

Time to Say Goodnight ($15.99) by Sally Lloyd-Jones, illus. by Jane Chapman. Encouraged by their mothers, forest animals settle down to sleep. (3-7)

Star Climbing ($15.99) by Lou Fancher, illus. by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher, takes a fantastical journey through the constellations. (3-8)

The Berenstain Bears Go on Vacation ($9.99) by Stan and Jan Berenstain, illus. by Mike Berenstain. This bear family is off to the seashore. (4-8)

Fancy Nancy ($15.99) by Jane O'Connor, illus. by Robin Preiss Glasser. For one enchanted evening, Nancy transforms her parents and younger sister. (4-7)

Manny's Cows: The Niagara Falls Tale ($15.99) by Suzy Becker. A family tries to takes its herd of 500 cows on vacation to Niagara Falls. (4-8)

The Most Perfect Spot ($16.99) by Diane Goode. A boy's plan for a picnic in the park with his mother goes awry. (4-8)

Mrs. Crump's Cat ($15.99) by Linda Smith, illus. by David Roberts. A stray cat adopts a grumpy woman whose heart warms to her new pet. (4-8)

No More Pencils, No More Books, No More Teacher's Dirty Looks! ($15.99) by Diane deGroat. As Gilbert's class says good-bye to Mrs. Byrd, she reminds them how special each of them is. (4-8)

Queen of Easter ($15.99) by Mary Engelbreit. Ann Estelle creates a glorious Easter bonnet. (4-8)

Horses ($15.99) by Seymour Simon examines the world of horses. (5-9)

How Much? Visiting Markets Around the World ($15.99) by Ted Lewin spotlights markets in Thailand, India, Peru, Egypt and the U.S. (5-9)

A Mother's Wish ($15.99) by Kathy-Jo Wargin, illus. by Irena Roman. Just as Ella never forgets the wish she made upon the wings of a butterfly, her mother always remembers the wish she made for her daughter. (5-7)

Pinkalicious ($15.99) by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann, illus. by Victoria Kann. What happens when a pink-loving girl eats one too many bites of pink cupcakes? (5-8)

My Mother's Voice ($15.99) by Joanne Ryder, illus. by Peter Catalanotto, evokes the gentleness and security found in a mother's voice. (5-up)

The Six Fools ($15.99) by Zora Neale Hurston, adapted by Joyce Carol Thomas, illus. by Ann Tanksley, compiles tales based on stories collected by Hurston during her 1930s travels in Gulf states. (6-10)

The Earth Dragon Awakes: The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 ($15.99) by Laurence Yep. This novel based on the historic earthquake is told from the alternating perspectives of two friends. (8-12)

Satch & Me ($15.99) by Dan Gutman. Stosh and his coach travel back in time to determine if Satchel Paige really was the fastest pitcher ever. (8-12)

United No More! Stories of the Civil War ($15.99) by Doreen Rappaport and Joan Verniero, illus. by Rick Reeves, focuses on key figures in this war. (8-12)

Measle and the Mallockee ($15.99) by Ian Ogilvy. Measle must escape a deserted castle, rescue his abducted parents and look after his little sister. (8-13)

Johnny and the Dead ($15.99) by Terry Pratchett. The star of Only You Can Save Mankindhere sets out to save the local cemetery from developers. (8-up)

Bella at Midnight ($15.99) by Diane Stanley, illus. by Bagram Ibatoulline, offers a fairy tale loosely based on Cinderella. (10-up)

Crossing the Wire ($15.99) by Will Hobbs. A Mexican teen attempts to pass into the U.S. so he can find work and send money home to his impoverished family. (10-up)

Fly by Night ($16.99) by Frances Hardinge. An orphan kept locked up by a cruel uncle has a gift that will change her life: the ability to read. (10-up)

Listen! ($15.99) by Stephanie S. Tolan. A dog helps a girl recover from a devastating car accident. (10-up)

Just for You to Know ($16.99) by Cheryl Harness. Carmen demonstrates the importance of holding on to one's family and dreams. (10-up)

Swan Town: The Secret Journal of Susanna Shakespeare ($15.99) by Michael J. Ortiz. This novel relayed in diary format offers a glimpse into the life of the Bard's family. (10-up)

The Turning ($15.99) by Gloria Whelan views 1991 Russia on the brink of democracy through the eyes of a young ballerina planning on defecting to Paris. (10-up)

The Unsigned Valentine: And Other Events in the Life of Emma Meade ($15.99) by Johanna Hurwitz, illus. by Mary Azarian. A girl's diary reveals her budding romance in 1911 Vermont. (10-up)

Avalon High ($16.99) by Meg Cabot describes Ellie's introduction to a new high school. (12-up)

Bad Kitty ($16.99) by Michele Jaffe recounts a teenage girl's vacation in Las Vegas. (12-up)

Chasing the Jaguar: A Martika Gálvez Mystery ($15.99) by Michele Domínguez Greene introduces a young Latina sleuth. (12-up)

Sweet Sixteen Princess: A Princess Diaries Book ($8.99) by Meg Cabot tells of Mia's 16th birthday. (12-up)

You, Maybe: The Profound Asymmetry of Love in High School ($15.99) by Rachel Vail is a tale of first love. (12-up)

Your Eyes in Stars ($15.99) by M.E. Kerr offers a story of friendship and innocence lost in America between the World Wars. (12-up)

Circle the Soul Softly ($15.99) by Davida Wills Hurwin. To deal with the present, Katie needs to come to terms with the past-if only she could remember it. (14-up)

Confessions of a Teen Nanny: Rich Girls ($15.99) by Victoria Ashton is a sequel to Confessions of a Teen Nanny. (14-up)

The Hookup Artist ($15.99) by Tucker Shaw is a novel examining high school love. (14-up)

Series

New I Can Read Booksare Biscuit Visits the Big Cityby Alyssa Satin Capucilli, illus. by Pat Schories; and Mittensby Lola M. Schaefer, illus. by Susan Kathleen Hartung ($14.99 each, 3-5); Amazing Snakes!and Amazing Dolphins!by Sarah Thomson; The Day the Dinosaurs Diedby Charlotte Lewis Brown, illus. by Phil Wilson; and Grandpa Spanielson's Chicken Pox Stories: A Snout for Chocolateby Denys Cazet ($15.99 each, 4-8). Math Startby Stuart J. Murphy adds Jack The Builder, illus. by Michael Rex ($15.99, paper $4.99, 3-up); Mall Mania, illus. by Renée Andriani ($15.99, $4.99 paper, 6-up); and Rodeo Time, illus. by David Wenzel ($15.99, paper $4.99, 7-up).

Joining Fairy Realmare The Peskie Spelland The Rainbow Wandby Emily Rodda, illus. by Raoul Vitale ($8.99 each, 7-10). And Rotten Schoolby R.L. Stine issues Lose, Team, Lose!, Shake, Rattle, and Hurl!, The Heinie Prizeand Dudes, the School Is Haunted!($6.99 each, 7-10).

Camp Princessdebuts with Born to Ruleby Kathryn Lasky ($15.99, 8-12). The Hero Revealedlaunches The Extraordinary Adventures of Ordinary Boyby William Boniface, illus. by Stephen Gilpin ($12.99, 8-12). The Misadventures of Millicent Maddingstarts up with Bully-Be-Goneby Brian Tacang ($15.99, 8-12). The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobeissues Edmund's Struggle: Under the Spell of the White Witch, Lucy's Adventure: The Quest for Aslan, the Great Lion, Peter's Destiny: The Battle for Narniaand Susan's Journey: Step Through the Wardrobe($14.99 each, paper $3.99, 8-up).

Septimus Heap continues with Flyteby Angie Sage, illus. by Mark Zug ($17.99, 9-up). Laura Anne Gilman's Grail Questdebuts with The Camelot Spell($10.99, 10-up). Joining Little Houseis A Little House Traveler: Writing from Laura Ingalls Wilder's Journey Across Americaby Laura Ingalls Wilder ($16.99, 10-up). Warriors: The New Prophecygains Dawnand Starlightby Erin Hunter ($15.99, 10-up). Meg Cabot's The Princess Diariesreleases Party Princess($16.99, 12-up). Spy Goddessadds To Hawaii, with Loveby Michael Spradlin ($15.99, 12-up). And Viking Warriorlaunches The Strongbow Sagaby Judson Roberts ($16.99, 14-up).

HARPERCOLLINS/AMISTAD

The Friendly Four ($16.99) by Eloise Greenfield, illus. by Jan Spivey Gilchrist. Poems follow four children exploring the bonds of friendship, family and community. (4-8)

This Is the Dream ($15.99) by Diane Z. Shore and Jessica Alexander, illus. by James Ransome, commemorates the American experience before, during and after the civil rights movement. (4-8)

The Harlem Hellfighters: When Pride Met Courage ($16.99) by Walter Dean Myers and Bill Miles portrays the African American soldiers of WWI's 369th Infantry Regiment. (9-12)

Little Divas ($15.99) by Philana Marie Boles. Two cousins who are best friends star in this tale of new friends and first romance. (10-up)

Web of Lies ($15.99) by Beverley Naidoo. This novel reveals the dangers two Nigerian refugees face in Britain, their new home. (10-up)

HARPERCOLLINS/JULIE ANDREWS COLLECTION

The Great American Mousical ($15.99) by Julie Andrews Edwards and Emma Walton Hamilton, illus. by Tony Walton, spotlights a troupe of mice performing a play beneath the basement of a Broadway theater. (5-9)

HARPERCOLLINS/AVON

Paperbacks

How to Do a Belly Flop! by Marc Tyler Nobleman and Dave and Joe Borgenicht; and How to Give a Wedgie!by Dave and Joe Borgenicht, both illus. by Matt Phillips ($5.99 each) offer tips on a range of topics. (7-up)

Getting Lost with Boys ($8.99) by Hailey Abbott. Cordelia finds herself on a wild ride with her sister's former beau. (14-up)

Thrill Ride ($5.99) by Rachel Hawthorne. Megan falls in love while working at an amusement park. (14-up)

Tourist Trap ($5.99) by Emma Harrison. Cassie vows she will never fall for one of the tourists invading her town in summer-until Jared arrives. (14-up)

Paperback Series

Phantom Stallion by Terri Farley adds Secret Star, Blue Wingsand Dawn Runner($4.99 each, 10-up).

HARPERCOLLINS/COTLER

Once I Ate a Pie ($15.99) by Patricia MacLachlan and Emily MacLachlan Charest, illus. by Katy Schneider, is a collection of canine thoughts. (4-8)

Another NASTYbook: The Curse of the Tweeties ($11.99) by Barry Yourgrau. Rollo rescues her mother after she is abducted by goblins in this sequel to NASTYbook. (10-up)

HARPERCOLLINS/EOS

Snow, Fire, Sword ($15.99) by Sophie Masson. In a mythic Indonesia, two teens are on a quest to save their homeland from evil. (10-up)

Troll Mill ($15.99) by Katherine Langrish is a companion to Troll Fell. (10-up)

The Wall and the Wing ($16.99) by Laura Ruby. In this magical tale, Gurl teams up with Bug to figure out who she is. (10-up)

Doppelganger ($16.99) by David Stahler Jr. A shape-changing hero must battle forces of good and evil-within and outside of himself. (12-up)

Series

The Hungry City Chroniclesadds Infernal Devices by Philip Reeve ($16.99, 12-up). And Midnighters issues Blue Noonby Scott Westerfeld ($15.99, 12-up).

HARPERCOLLINS/GERINGER

Grandpa Has a Great Big Face ($16.99) by Warren Hanson, illus. by Mark Elliott, portrays the bond between grandfather and grandson. (3-8)

Luck ($16.99) by Jean Craighead George, illus. by Wendell Minor. After a girl saves his life, a young sandhill crane begins the long migration north to Siberia with his parents. (4-7)

Behind the Curtain: An Echo Falls Mystery ($15.99) by Peter Abrahams is a sequel to Down the Rabbit Hole. (10-up)

Jumping the Scratch ($15.99) by Sarah Weeks presents a story about recovering memories. (10-up)

HARPERCOLLINS/ GREENWILLOW

Hush, Little Baby ($15.99) by Brian Pinkney pairs this lullaby with scratchboard art. (2-up)

Bumpety Bump! ($15.99) by Pat Hutchins, is the tale of a boy, his grandfather, a wheelbarrow and a little red hen. (3-up)

Busy in the Garden ($15.99) by George Shannon, illus. by Sam Williams, collects 24 garden-themed poems. (3-up)

A Day at the Beach ($16.99) by Ed Briant. A family of bears gathers all that's needed for a fun day. (3-up)

Play, Mozart, Play! ($16.99) by Peter Sís celebrates this young musician's life. (3-up)

All in Just One Cookie ($16.99) by Susan Goodman, illus. by Timothy Bush. As Grandma mixes up a batch of cookies, sidebars explain the story behind each ingredient. (4-up)

In the Garden: Who's Been Here? ($16.99) by Lindsay Barrett George. Gathering vegetables for dinner, siblings realize they are not the first visitors to the garden today. (4-up)

Lilly's Big Day ($15.99) by Kevin Henkes. Lilly hopes to be a flower girl in her teacher's wedding. (4-up)

Sleepyhead Bear ($16.99) by Lisa Westberg Peters, illus. by Ian Schoenherr. At bedtime, a bear can't settle down. (4-up)

Amelia Bedelia Under Construction ($15.99) by Herman Parish, illus. by Lynn Sweat. When she is babysitting, Amelia Bedelia and the kids embark on home renovation projects. (5-up)

Got Geography! ($15.99), selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins, illus. by Philip Stanton, compiles poems about geography. (5-up)

Handsprings ($15.99) by Douglas Florian. Watercolors illustrate 29 poems about spring. (5-up)

Thanks a Million ($15.99) by Nikki Grimes, illus. by Cozbi Cabrera, collects poems celebrating relationships among family and friends. (5-up)

Dogboy ($15.99) by Christopher Russell. A boy has lived so closely to dogs that he understands their ways better than he understands humans. (10-up)

The King of Attolia ($16.99) by Megan Whalen Turner is a tale of intrigue, espionage and deceit. (10-up)

Warrior Girl: A Novel of Joan of Arc ($16.99) by Pauline Chandler presents a twist on the story of Joan of Arc. (10-up)

Darkhenge ($15.99) by Catherine Fisher is a fantasy set in a fairytale kingdom gone horribly wrong. (12-up)

Store-Bought Baby ($15.99) by Sandra Belton. After her adopted brother dies in a car accident, Leah searches for his biological parents. (12-up)

Undine ($15.99) by Penni Russon. A girl discovers and unleashes her magic. (12-up)

Series

The Oracle Propheciesby Catherine Fisher continues with Day of the Scarab($16.99, 10-up).

HARPERCOLLINS/ HARPERFESTIVAL

Series

Little Critterstars in Happy Valentine's Day, Little Critter!by Mercer Mayer ($6.99, 2-6). My Little Ponytrots on in Valentine's Day, Up…Up…and Away!and Golden Egg Hunt($3.99 each, 2-6). My Little Pony: Sleepover Surpriseby Ruth Benjamin is a new I Can Read Book ($3.99, 3-6). The Berenstain Bearsare back in The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Car Tripby Jan and Stan Berenstain ($3.99, 3-7). Tall Booksissues Mother Gooseand Nursery Tales, illus. by Aleksey and Olga Ivanov ($6.99, 4-7). My First Classicsadds Black Beauty, based on the novel by Anna Sewell; and Peter Pan, based on the novel by J.M. Barrie, both adapted by Laura Marsh ($4.99 each, 5-8). Joining Adventure Classicsare 20,000 Leagues Under the Seaby Jules Verne and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmesby Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ($6.99 each, 8-12). And Charming Classicsoffers Stories from the Bibleand The Swiss Family Robinson($6.99 each, 8-12).

HARPERCOLLINS/ HARPERENTERTAINMENT

Series

X-Men 3releases The Official Movie Scrapbook($7.99, 3-7). And I Can Readadds two Ice Age 2movie tie-ins($14.99 each, paper $3.99, 4-7).

Paperback Series

Ice Age 2introduces seven movie tie-ins ($3.99-$8.99 each, 2-6 to 8-12). There is one King Kongtie-in($3.99, 3-7) and seven X-Men 3movie tie-ins ($3.99-$4.99 each, 3-7 to 8-12). And Flickaintroduces I Can Read: A Friend for Katy($3.99, 4-8); Untamed Spirit($4.99, 7-10) and The Movie Novel($4.99, 8-12).

HARPERCOLLINS/RAYO

¡Pío Peep! Traditional Spanish Nursery Rhymes ($16.99), selected by Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy, English adaptations by Alice Schertle, illus. by Viví Escrivá, is a bilingual collection of 29 nursery rhymes. (1-6)

Young Zorro: The Iron Brand ($15.99) by Diego Vega as told to Jan Adkins, was inspired by Isabel Allende's Zorro. (8-12)

Title in SpanishLa primera luna Ilene de gatita (Kitten's First Full Moon) by Kevin Henkes, trans. by Osvaldo Blanco ($15.99, 3-up).

Series

I Can Read Booksgains Rafi and Rosi Carnival!by Lulu Delacre ($15.99, 4-8).

Paperback in SpanishYa sé que te quiero (I Already Know I Love You)by Billy Crystal, illus. by Elizabeth Sayles, trans. by Georgina Lázaro ($6.99, all ages).

HARPERCOLLINS/REGAN BOOKS

Scuttle's Big Wish ($16.95) by Sean and Ryan Delonas. In this twist on the King Midas story, a mouse learns to be careful what he wishes for. (All ages)

HARPERCOLLINS/TEGEN

Oscar: The Big Adventure of a Little Sock Monkey ($16.99) by Amy Schwartz and Leonard S. Marcus, illus. by Schwartz. When Oscar's little girl forgets something important, he embarks on an adventure. (3-7)

Beautiful Beuhla and the Zany Zoo Makeover ($15.99) by Garry Hogg, illus. by Victoria Chess. On picture day at the zoo, Beuhla gets an animal makeover. (4-7)

The Fairies of Nutfolk Wood ($15.99) by Barb Bentler Ullman. Do fairies really live in a tree stump in Willa's new neighborhood? (8-12)

Grooves: A Kind of Mystery ($15.99) by Kevin Brockmeier. When an evil entrepreneur moves into town, Dwayne must decipher the mysterious messages written in the folds of the villain's jeans. (8-12)

Gunstories: Life-Changing Experiences with Guns ($16.99) by S. Beth Atkin. Interviews and photos reveal the impact of guns on young Americans. (12-up)

Series

Otto Undercoverdebuts with Born to Drive, Canyon Catastropheand Water Balloon Doomby Rhea Perlman, illus. by Dan Santat ($14.99 each, paper $3.99, 7-11). And Chronicles of Ancient Darknessby Michelle Paver continues with Spirit Walker($16.99, 10-up).

HARPERCOLLINS/HARPERTEMPEST

Drawing a Blank: Or How I Tried to Solve a Mystery, End a Feud, and Land the Girl of My Dreams ($15.99) by Daniel Ehrenhaft, illus. by Trevor Ristow. Carlton's lonely boarding school life changes when his father is abducted. (12-up)

Startled by His Furry Shorts ($16.99) by Louise Rennison. Georgia Nicolson reveals what it's like to manage three "Sex Gods" at once. (12-up)

Beating Heart: A Ghost Story ($15.99) by A.M. Jenkins combines the voice of a long-dead ghost and the perspective of a contemporary teen. (14-up)

Grand & Humble ($15.99) by Brent Hartinger. Harlan and Manny struggle with a fear they cannot name. (14-up)

No Right Turn ($15.99) by Terry Trueman. This novel explores the fragile and resilient spirit of a boy desperate for a lifeline. (14-up)

HARPERCOLLINS/ HARPERTROPHY

Series

Joe Sherlock: Kid Detective starts up with Case #000001: The Haunted Toolshedand Case #000002: The Neighborhood Stinkby Dave Keane ($14.99, paper $3.99, 7-10).

Paperback Series

My Weird School by Dan Gutman, illus. by Jim Paillot, continues with four titles ($3.99 each, 7-10). And Don't Know Much Aboutintroduces Martin Luther King Jr.by Kenneth C. Davis, illus. by Machiyo Kodaira ($4.99, 8-12).

HCI

Paperbacks

Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul 2 ($12.95) by Jack Canfield et al. Character-building stories. (6-10)

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul: The Real Deal-Challenges ($12.95) by Jack Canfield et al. Poems and stories from teens. (9-14)

HOLIDAY HOUSE

Changing Woman and Her Sisters ($18.95) by Katrin Hyman Tchana, illus. by Trina Schart Hyman, relays tales of 10 goddesses. (All ages)

Mommy, Carry Me Please! ($16.95) by Jane Cabrera celebrates the bond between animal mothers and their babies. (3-6)

What a Treasure! ($16.95) by Jane Hillenbrand, illus. by Will Hillenbrand. Mole digs for treasure, even though his brother thinks there is none to be found. (3-6)

The Tortoise and the Hare Race Again ($16.95) by Dan Bernstein, illus. by Andrew Glass. Though tortoise and hare each regret racing; would a second contest benefit both? (4-8)

Ice Cream: The Full Scoop ($16.95) by Gail Gibbons follows ice cream's journey from farm to factory to freezer. (4-8)

The Best Beekeeper of Lalibela ($16.95) by Cristina Kessler, illus. by Leonard Jenkins. An Ethiopian girl vows to produce the best honey in the land. (4-8)

Nouns and Verbs Have a Field Day ($16.95) by Robin Pulver, illus. by Lynn Rowe Reed, is a companion to Punctuation Takes a Vacation. (4-8)

The Frog Princess: A Tlingit Legend from Alaska ($16.95) by Eric A. Kimmel, illus. by Rosanne Litzinger. After rejecting her human suitors, a girl finds happiness among the frogs in her village lake. (4-8)

Dick Whittington and His Cat ($16.95) by Margaret Hodges, illus by Mélisande Potter, retells the tale of the London man who uses his few pennies to buy a cat that brings him fortune. (4-8)

Of Numbers and Stars: The Story of Hypatia ($16.95) by D. Anne Love, illus. by Pam Paparone, focuses on this woman in ancient Egypt who became an authority in mathematics, astronomy and philosophy. (4-8)

Keeper of Soles ($16.95) by Teresa Bateman, illus. by Yayo. Death is tricked into accepting soles rather than souls when he calls on a humble shoemaker. (6-10)

Say-Hey and the Babe ($16.95) by Neil Waldman, offers two interrelated tales featuring legendary ball players. (6-10)

The Lady in the Blue Cloak: Legends from the Texas Missions ($16.95) by Eric A. Kimmel, illus. by Susan Guevara, retells six legends behind these missions. (6-10)

The Monster Health Book ($16.95) by Edward Miller encourages kids to eat nourishing foods and establish wholesome habits. (6-10)

Drooling and Dangerous ($16.95) by Mary Amato, illus. by Ethan Long, is a companion to Snarf Attack, Underfoodle, and the Secret of Life: The Riot Brothers Tell All!(6-10)

Third Grade Wedding Bells? ($15.95) by Colleen O'Shaughnessy McKenna, illus. by Stephanie Roth. In this companion to Doggone…Third Grade, a boy wants to keep his favorite teacher from getting married. (7-10)

Princess for a Week ($16.95) by Betty Ren Wright, illus. by Jacqueline Rogers. A girl encourages Roddy to help her investigate suspicious happenings at a supposedly haunted house. (7-10)

Secret of the Three Treasures ($16.95) by Janni Lee Simner. A girl tries to find Revolutionary War gold that is allegedly buried in her town. (8-12)

The Unvisibles ($16.95) by Ian Whybrow. A boy discovers a formula in an old magic magazine that renders him invisible. (8-12)

Return to Gill Park ($16.95) by Amy Gordon is a companion novel to The Gorillas of Gill Park. (8-12)

The Cat with the Yellow Star ($16.95) by Susan Goldman Rubin and Ela Weissberger. This memoir pays tribute those who helped the children of the Terezin concentration camp. (8-12)

Shanghai Shadows ($16.95) by Lois Ruby. After the Nazis move into Austria, Ilse's family escapes to occupied China. (12-up)

Things You Either Hate or Love ($16.95) by Brigid Lowry. As a girl tries to earn money for a concert ticket, she struggles with her weight, her grades and boyfriend and best friend problems. (12-up)

The Ultimate Weapon ($24.95) by Edward Sullivan chronicles the nuclear arms race and the developments of the Manhattan Project. (12-up)

The Two Loves of Will Shakespeare ($16.95) by Laurie Lawlor. In this mystery, teenage Shakespeare takes out marriage license applications with two different women on consecutive days. (12-up)

Series

New Holiday House Readersare In the Doghouse: An Emma & Bo Story by Leslie Kimmelman, illus. by True Kelley ($14.95, 5-8); and Dear Tooth Fairy: A Harry & Emily Adventureby Karen Gray Ruelle ($14.95, paper $4.95, 5-8).

HENRY HOLT

Here Comes the Night ($16.95) by Anne Rockwell. A mother ushers her child through bedtime rituals. (2-5)

One Ted Falls Out of Bed ($15.95) by Julia Donaldson, illus. by Anna Currey. After a tumble out of bed, a teddy bear finds his way back into his owner's arms. (2-6)

Below ($16.95) by Nina Crews. Jack and his action figure battle the terrain of the staircase. (3-6)

Mama Outside, Mama Inside ($15.95) by Dianna Hutts Aston, illus. by Susan Gaber. A woman and a bird both await the arrival of their new babies. (3-6)

Pig Little ($16.95) by Mike Thaler, illus. by Paige Miglio. Poems describe Pig Little's day at the beach. (3-6)

Summer Is Summer ($16.95) by Phillis and David Gershator, illus. by Sophie Blackall. Four friends explore the pleasures of summer. (3-6)

Can You Say Peace? ($15.95) by Karen Katz reveals the many ways to say "peace" around the world. (3-7)

Why Do You Cry? Not a Sob Story ($16.95) by Kate Klise, illus. by M. Sarah Klise. Little Rabbit learns that crying isn't just for babies. (3-7)

Hippopotamus Stew and Other Silly Animal Poems ($16.95) by Joan Horton, illus. by JoAnn Adinolfi, collects animal poems. (4-7)

Turtle Crossing ($16.95) by Rick Chrustowski chronicles the life of a painted turtle. (4-7)

Waiting for Gregory ($16.95) by Kimberly Willis Holt, illus. by Gabi Swiatkowska, offers a take on myths surrounding a baby's arrival. (4-7)

Boy on the Brink ($15.95) by David McPhail. A boy's dreams about his day have fantastic settings. (4-8)

Did Dinosaurs Eat Pizza? ($15.95) by Lenny Hort, illus. by John O'Brien. Things we don't know about dinos. (4-8)

The Kitchen Talks ($15.95) by Shirley Mozelle, illus. by Petra Mathers. Poems reveal how kitchen appliances really feel. (4-8)

Salaam: A Muslim American Boy's Story ($17.95) by Tricia Brown, illus. by Ken Cardwell, portrays what it means to be a Muslim American. (4-8)

Through Georgia's Eyes ($16.95) by Rachel Rodríguez, illus. by Julie Paschkis, adapts Georgia O'Keeffe's perspective as she discovers the artistic beauty of the world around her. (5-8)

The Life of Benjamin Franklin ($17.95) by Yona Zeldis McDonough, illus. by Malcah Zeldis, celebrates the life of this patriot. (5-9)

Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin ($16.95) by Gene Baretta focuses on Franklin's inventions and how they changed the world. (5-9)

The Boy Who Saved Cleveland ($15.95) by James Cross Giblin, illus. by Michael Dooling, tells the true story of a boy whose heroic efforts kept his family and neighbors alive during the 1798 malaria epidemic. (8-12)

Meet the Musicians: From Prodigy (or not) to Pros ($17.95) by Amy Nathan spotlights classical musicians. (9-12)

Adventurous Women ($17.95) by Penny Colman collects tales of eight women who took risks to pursue their goals. (10-up)

The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano ($16.95) by Margarita Engle, illus. by Sean Qualls. Poems reveal the life of this poet. (10-up)

Accidents of Nature ($16.95) by Harriet McBryde Johnson. When she attends a camp for the disabled, a girl with cerebral palsy finds that her assumptions are turned upside down. (11-up)

Desert Crossing ($16.95) by Elise Broach. After finding a body on the road, three teens embark on a journey of self-discovery. (12-up)

Girl Stories ($16.95) by Lauren Weinstein is a graphic novel disclosing the pain of adolescence. (12-up)

A Higher Geometry ($16.95) by Sharelle Byars Moranville centers on a teenage girl in the 1950s who is a math whiz. (12-up)

The Year the Gypsies Came ($16.95) by Linzi Glass. This first novel set in apartheid South Africa tells of the tension within a family and a life-altering visit from a group of strangers. (12-up)

Series

Melvin Beederman, Superherodebuts with The Curse of the Bologna Sandwichand The Revenge of the McNasty Brothersby Greg Trine, illus. by Rhode Montijo ($15.95, paper $5.99, 7-10). And The Shamer Chroniclesadds The Serpent Gift by Lene Kaaberbol($17.95, 11-up).

HOOPOE BOOKS

The Man and the Fox ($18, paper $6.99) by Idries Shah, illus. by Sally Mallam. A man tricks and traps a fox, which uses his ingenuity and perseverance to escape. (3-up)

Fatima the Spinner and the Tent ($18, paper $6.99) by Idries Shah, illus. by Natasha Delmar. This tale based on Greek folklore follows Fatima's journey from Morocco to China. (5-up)

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN

Wow! It Sure Is Good to Be You! ($9.95) by Cynthia Jabar celebrates the relationships girls have with the people who love them. (All ages)

Do Lions Live on Lily Pads? ($15) by Melanie Walsh reveals where animals do-and don't-live. (up to 3)

Jack and Jilland Wee Willie Winkie ($5.95 each) by Salley Mavor illustrate these tales with fabric art. (1-4)

Gossie and Friends: A First Flap Book ($11.99) by Olivier Dunrea describes a day on the farm. (1-4)

Move! ($16) by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page, illus. by Jenkins, examines the ways animals move. (2-5)

What Do Wheels Do All Day? ($16) by April Jones Prince, illus. by Giles Laroche, pays homage to the wheel. (2-7)

Like a Hundred Drums ($15) by Annette Griessman, illus. by Julie Monks. Though thunderstorms may be scary, they are lovely to behold. (3-8)

Knitting Nell ($16) by Julie Jersild Roth. A shy girl comes into her own through her love of knitting. (4-8)

Roasted Peanuts ($16) by Tim Egan offers a story about friendship, loyalty and baseball. (4-8)

Martha Moth Makes Socks ($16) by Cambria Evans. A hungry moth eats the ingredients for her birthday dinner before her friends arrive for the celebration. (4-8)

Museum Trip ($15) by Barbara Lehman. What happens when a boy becomes part of a museum exhibit? (4-8)

Muti's Necklace: The Oldest Story in the World ($16) by Louise Hawes, illus. by Rebecca Guay. An Egyptian girl values her own family over the Pharaoh's promises of wealth. (4-8)

Bats at the Beach ($16) by Brian Lies. Bats make a nighttime trip to the beach. (4-8)

Meow Ruff: A Story in Concrete Poetry ($16) by Joyce Sidman, illus. by Michelle Berg. A dog and cat are alone in the park when a sunny day suddenly becomes stormy. (4-8)

Can You Greet the Whole Wide World? ($16) by Lezlie Evans, illus. by Denis Roche, discloses various ways to communicate messages. (5-9)

Looking at Glass Through the Ages ($16) by Bruce Kroscielniak offers a history of glass and glassmaking. (6-10)

Across the Blue Pacific ($17) by Louise Borden, illus. by Robert Andrew Parker, centers on a girl whose neighbor serves aboard the USS Albacoreduring WWII. (6-10)

Honky-Tonk Heroes and the Hillbilly Angels ($16) by Holly George-Warren, illus. by Laura Levine, is a sequel to Shake, Rattle, and Roll. (6-10)

Flamingos on the Roof ($16) by Calef Brown is a poetry collection. (6-12)

The Wonder Kid ($16) by George Harrar. After catching polio in 1954, a boy reinvents himself as The Wonder Kid in his comic strips. (8-12)

The Bundle at Blackthorpe Heath ($15) by Mark Copeland shows what happens when Art disregards his grandfather's warning to use a spyglass for only good purposes. (8-12)

Team Moon: How 400,000 People LandedApollo 11on the Moon ($19.95) by Catherine Thimmesh focuses on the team behind the scenes of the first moon landing. (9-up)

Chew on This: Everything You Don't Want to Know About Fast Food ($16) by Eric Schlosser and Charles Wilson rounds up facts about the fast food industry. (11-13)

Dairy Queen ($16) by Catherine Gilbert Murdock. One summer, a teenager who's an expert in football and cows learns about love and life. (12-up)

Beautiful City of the Dead ($16) by Leander Watts. This novel with supernatural elements is set in the 1980s. (12-up)

Stay with Me ($16) by Garret Freymann-Weyr. A girl copes with her family's breakdown after her sister's suicide. (14-up)

Series

Curious Georgestars in four Curious George's First Wordstitles ($3.95 each, up to 3); six Curious George The Movietie-ins ($3.99-$9.99 each, 3-6 to 7-10); and Curious George's Dinosaur Discoveryand Curious George at the Baseball Gameby Margret and H.A. Rey, illus. by Anna Grossnickle Hines ($12.95 each, $3.95 paper, 5-8). And Winnieis back in Winnie at Her Bestby Jennifer Jacobson, illus. by Alissa Imre Geis ($15, 7-11).

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN/GRAPHIA

Paperbacks

All Q, No A: More Tales of a 10th-Grade Social Climber ($7.99) by Lauren Mechlin and Laura Moser follows the further adventures of Mimi Schulman at her New York City school. (13-up)

Whatcha Mean, What's a Zine? ($12.99) by Mark Todd and Esther Pearl Watson is a guide to making underground comics and zines. (13-up)

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN/ LORRAINE

Zany Zoo ($16) by William Wise and Lynn Munsinger rounds up pun-filled animal poems. (4-8)

Chuck's Truck ($16) by Peggy Perry Anderson. How will barnyard pals get to town when Chuck's truck breaks down? (4-8)

Little Dog ($16) by Lisa Jahn-Clough. A small dog makes a big difference in the life of an artist. (4-8)

Just Teenie ($16) by Susan Meddaugh. A tiny girl's wish to grow has unexpected results. (4-8)

Humpty Dumpty ($17) by Etienne Delessert. This story of a king was inspired by the classic rhyme. (4-8)

The Outside Groove ($16) by Erik Esckilsen. Casey takes up the family hobby of stock-car racing. (10-up)

Gossamer ($16) by Lois Lowry. This fantasy tells of a lonely woman, an angry boy and a caring creature they will never see. (10-up)

HYPERION

I'm Not Cute ($24.99) by Jonathan Allen. Little Owl wants to be strong, smart, brave and fearsome-but notcute. (2-5)

Sumo Boy ($15.99) by Hirotaka Nakagawa, illus. by Yoshifumi Hasegawa. A young sumo wrestler comes to a girl's rescue. (2-5)

Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! ($12.99) by Mo Willems. Pigeon tries to avoid bedtime. (2-6)

Mommy in My Pocket ($12.99) by Carol Hunt Senderak, illus. by Hiros Nakata. Nervous about leaving her mother on the first day of school, a girl envisions the day with her mother in her pocket. (3-7)

Who Is Your Favorite Monster, Mama? ($15.99) by Barbara Shook Hazen, illus. by Maryann Kovalski. A monster who is a middle child poses this question to his mother. (3-7)

Wow! America! ($16.99) by Robert Neubecker. Two sisters enjoy adventures throughout the U.S. (3-7)

John, Paul, George & Ben ($16.99) by Lane Smith spotlights the childhoods of the founding fathers. (5-up)

The Princess and the Pea ($16.99) by Lauren Child, photos by Polly Borland. This retelling is illustrated with photos of Child's characters. (5-up)

Million Dollar Put ($15.99) by Dan Gutman introduces a young ace golfer who is blind. (8-12)

Koyal Dark, Mango Sweet ($15.99) by Kashmira Sheth. When she falls in love, a girl whose older sisters have had arranged marriages realizes she must strike a balance between independence and duty. (12-up)

I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You ($15.99) by Ally Carter. What happens when an elite spy in-training falls in love with an ordinary boy? (12-up)

The Warrior Heir ($16.99) by Cinda Williams Chima. An Ohio boy discovers he belongs to an underground society of magical people. (12-up)

Blue Bloods ($15.99) by Melissa de la Cruz. A teen who is one of the powerful, immortal students at her school grapples with her heritage and destiny. (12-up)

Born to Rock ($15.99) by Gordon Korman. The father of a conservative high-school leader becomes the lead singer of a punk rock band. (14-up)

Freshman ($16.99) by Mike Gerber is a parody centering on a hapless Ivy League college freshman. (14-up)

Series

Abadazaddebuts withThe Road toInconceivableandThe Dream Thiefby J.M. DeMatteis, illus. by Mike Ploog ($9.99 each, 9-12).

The Illmoor Chroniclesadds The Shadewell Shenanigansby David Lee Stone ($16.99, 11-14).

Paperbacks

Biker Girl ($7.99) by Misako Rocks! This graphic novel introduces a biker hero who sets out to avenge her cousin's death. (10-up)

You Can Never Find a Rickshaw When It Monsoons ($12.99) by Mo Willems. Cartoons chronicle Willems's post-college backpacking trip through more than 30 countries. (13-up)

Paperback Series

Pony-Crazed Princessstarts out of the gate with three titles by Diana Kimpton ($3.99 each, 6-9). Legally Elle Woodsdebuts with Blonde at Heartand Beach Blonde($4.99 each, 8-12). Dragon Booster Chapter Bookscontinues with three titles, adapted by James Gelsey ($4.99 each, 7-10). W.I.T.C.H. Graphic Novelsadds Legends Revealed; and W.I.T.C.H. Chapter Booksissues The Other Truth, Whispers of Doubtand A Weakened Heart($4.99 each, 8-12). And From the Files of Madison Finnby Laura Dower gains Super Edition: Hit the Beach($5.99, 8-12); and Bind-Up: 2C4W($9.99, 8-12).

HYPERION/DI CAPUA

Smart Feller Fart Smeller and Other Spoonerisms ($14.95) by Jon Agee is an illustrated collection of spoonerisms. (7-up)

HYPERION/JUMP AT THE SUN

Peggony-Po: A Whale of a Tale ($16.99) by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illus. by Brian Pinkney. Set on a 19th-century whaling ship, this is a story of brains versus brawn. (4-7)

A Big, Spooky House ($4.99) by Donna Washington, illus. by Jacqueline Rogers. A big, strong man isn't afraid of anything-until he spends the night in a deserted mansion. (5-9)

Hip Hop High School ($16.99) by Alan Lawrence Sitomer is a sequel to The Hoopster. (12-up)

HYPERION/MIRAMAX

It's a Kind of Funny Story ($16.95) by Ned Vizzini. Things start to unravel for Craig after he gains admission to a prestigious Manhattan school. (13-up)

Series

Blood Feverby Charlie Higson is a new James Bond Adventure ($16.95, 10-up). And Percy Jackson and the Olympianscontinues with The Sea of Monstersby Rick Riordan ($17.95, 10-up).

Paperback Series

Joining The Legend of... series is The Legend of Captain Crow's Teethby Eoin Colfer, illus. by Glenn McCoy ($4.99, 7-11). And Betty and Veronicastar in Betty & Veronica Stories: She's Got the Lookby Jasmine Jones; and Betty and Veronica's Riverdale Yearbookby Kelly Bennin ($4.99 each, 8-12).

IDEALS

I Like Noisy, Mom Likes Quiet ($8.95) by Eileen Spinelli, illus. by Lydia Halverson. Little Raccoon decides to give his mother a little peace and quiet for Mother's Day. (3-5)

The White Sealand Rikki Tikki Tavi ($8.95 each) by Chuck Jones, adapted from stories by Rudyard Kipling, are illustrated versions of these animal stories. (3-5)

Series

Hands-On Highlights!launches with A Summer of Laughand Animal Rebus Fun($19.95 each, 5-8).

Paperbacks

The Easter Story ($3.95) by Patricia A. Pingry, illus. by Karen Ott, tells of the first Easter. (3-5)

Peter Rabbit ($3.95) by Beatrix Potter, illus. by Stephanie Britt, presents this classic. (3-5)

What Do Bunnies Do All Day? ($3.95) by Judy Mastrangelo. Baby Bunny sets out to discover the answer to this question. (3-5)

The Velveteen Rabbit ($3.95) by Margery Williams, illus. by Katherine Wilson, is a new edition of this classic tale. (3-5)

IDEALS/CANDY CANE PRESS

What Is Easter? ($6.95) by Michelle Medlock Adams, illus. by Amy Wummer, addresses the dilemma of reconciling the religious meaning and secular celebration of Easter. (18 mos.-3 yrs.)

If Jesus Walked Beside Me ($6.95) by Jill Roman Lord, illus. by Renée Graef, emphasizes that Jesus is always by a child's side. (18 mos.-3 yrs.)

Peter Cottontail's Easter Surprise ($9.95) by Joseph Ritchie, illus. by Lydia Halverson, is a holiday tale. (3-5)

The Story of the Ten Commandments ($10.95) by Patricia A. Pingry, illus. by Stacy Venturi-Pickett. This book shaped to resemble Moses's tablets explains the origin of the Ten Commandments. (3-5)

Noah and the Ark, Jonah and the Whale, David and Goliathand Adam and Eve ($14.95 each). Board books packaged with an interactive DVD. (4-8)

IDEALS/GPKIDS

A Sister for Matthew ($8.95) by Pamela Kennedy, illus. by Amy Wummer, explores the emotions a boy experiences when he learns he will soon have a sister from China. (3-5)

The Secret of the Red Shoes ($8.95) by Joan Donaldson, illus. by Doris Ettlinger. A girl learns about her great-grandmother's life. (3-5)

INNOVATIVE KIDS

Series

iBabydebuts with Happy Baby: A Book of Emotionsby Jackie Parsons and Ana Larrañaga and Peekabooby Leslie Bockol and Parsons ($10.99 each, up to 24 mos.); Three Little Duckiesby Jan Jugran and Larrañaga ($12.99, up to 24 mos.); and Play Pocketsby Karen Craig and Larrañaga ($15.99, up to 24 mos.). New to Soft Shapesare My Fire Truckby David Brooks and Little Princessby Lori Shields ($8.99 each, 1-4); and My Easter Basketby Bob Filopowich ($9.99, 1-4). Follow the Flaps Scavenger Huntfinds Small Town Mysteriesand Wild, Wild Adventuresby Tish Rabe and John Haslam ($9.99 each, 3-6). Now I'm Readingreleases All About ABC'sby Nora Gaydos and BB Sams ($16.99, 3-6). And Groovy Tubesgains Dogsby Susan Ring and Derek Bacon and Horsesby Ring and Ruth Palmer ($19.99 each, 5-12).

INTERLINK

Fairy Tale Feasts ($29.95), retold by Jane Yolen, recipes by Heidi E.Y. Stemple, illus. by Philippe Béha, pairs classic stories with fairytale-themed recipes. (All ages)

JEWISH PUBLICATION SOCIETY

Paperbacks

Albert Einstein: The Jewish Man Behind the Theory ($12.95) by Devra Newberger Speregen examines how Judaism shaped this scientist. (9-up)

Jews in America: A Cartoon History ($28) by David Gantz is an updated, expanded edition of this chronicle. (10-up)

KANE/MILLER

Learning to Fly ($8.95) by Sebastian Meschenmoser is a parable about learning to fly in unfamiliar skies. (All ages)

Fly, Little Bird ($14.95) by Tina Burke presents a tale about friendship and acceptance. (2-6)

1001 Stories ($15.95) by Lila Prap. Readers follow the intermingled paths of a fairytale maze. (4-8)

Hit the Ball Duck ($15.95) by Jez Alborough. Duck and friends play baseball. (4-8)

My Father's Shop ($15.95) by Satomi Ichikawa. This story set in Morocco celebrates colors. (4-8)

Sing, Nightingale, Sing! ($13.95) by Françoise de Guibert, illus. by Chiaki Miyamoto, offers a book and CD introducing birds of the world. (6-10)

Paperbacks

Honey: A Gift from Nature ($7.95) by Yumiko Fujiwara, illus. by Hideko Ise, examines the process of creating honey. (3-7)

I'm a Pill Bug ($7.95) by Yukihisa Tokuda, illus. by Kiyoshi Takahasi. A pill bug encourages children to explore nature in their backyards. (3-7)

Could a Tyrannosaurus Play Table Tennis? ($8.95) by Andrew Plant is a dinosaur alphabet book. (4-8)

Paperback Series

The Teamstarts up with The Soccer Machineand Top of the Leagueby David Bedford, illus. by Keith Brumpton ($4.95 each, 7-11).

KAR-BEN

Dinosaur on Passover ($15.95, paper $6.95) by Diane Levin Rachwerger, illus. by Jason Wolff. A mischievous dino arrives at a boy's house to celebrate Passover. (2-6)

A Grandma Like Yours, A Grandpa Like Yours ($16.95, paper $6.95) by Andria Warmflash Rosenbaum, illus. by Barb Bjornson. Rhymes and illustrations of animals celebrate grandparents. (3-6)

KIDS CAN PRESS

Once Upon a Dragon ($14.95, paper $6.95) by Jean E. Pendziwol, illus. by Martine Gourbault. This companion to No Dragons for Teaand A Treasure at Sea for Dragon and Meteaches stranger safety. (3-7)

Raising a Little Stink ($16.95) by Colleen Sydor, illus. by Pascale Constantin. A trio of lazy loafers learns that it's unwise to push a stinkbug too far. (3-7)

Stanley's Wild Ride ($14.95) by Linda Bailey, illus. by Bill Slavin, is a follow-up to Stanley's Party. (3-7)

Scaredy Squirrel ($14.95) by Mélanie Watt. A squirrel is forced to take a leap into the unknown. (4-8)

Star Jumper ($14.95, paper $5.95) by Frank Asch. A young inventor builds a spaceship so he can blast off to escape his annoying brother. (7-10)

Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses? ($12.95) by Stanley Coren explains facts about canines. (8-12)

The Devil, the Banshee and Me ($16.95, paper $6.95) by L.M. Falcone. Will finds himself in a supernatural struggle for a girl's life. (9-12)

Murder on the Ridge ($16.95, paper $6.95) by Ted Stenhouse. Will and Arthur return in this sequel to Across the Steel Riverand A Dirty Deed. (10-14)

Earth Magic ($14.95) by Dionne Brand, illus. by Eugenie Fernandes, collects poems set in the Caribbean. (10-up)

My Childhood Under Fire ($14.95) by Nadja Halilbegovich. This wartime diary pays tribute to those killed during the siege of Sarajevo. (10-up)

Series

Kids Can Readgains Pup and Hound at Seaand Pup and Hound Lost and Foundby Susan Hood, illus. by Linda Hendry ($14.95 each, paper $3.95, 5-6); Franklin Has the Hiccupsand Franklin's Picnic($14.95 each, paper $3.95, 6-7); and Discover Space Rocksand Discover the Starsby Cynthia Pratt Nicolson, illus. by Bill Slavin ($14.95 each, paper $3.95, 6-8). Kids Can Do Itcontinues with Horse Craftsby Linda Hendry; and Knottingby Judy Ann Sadler, illus. by Céleste Gagnon ($12.95 each, paper $6.95, 8-12). Mysterious Youconcludes with Squirt!by Trudee Romanek, illus. by Rose Cowles ($14.95, paper $7.95, 9-14). Planet Girldebuts with Injeanuityby Ellen Warwick, illus. by Bernice Lum ($12.95, 10-up). And Visions in Poetrypresents Casey at the Batby Ernest L. Thayer, illus. by Joe Morse ($16.95, 10-up).

KIDWICK BOOKS (NBN, dist.)

A Frog Thing ($18.95) by Eric Drachman, illus. by James Muscarello. This story about a frog who wants to fly is packaged with an audio CD. (3-7)

KINGFISHER

How to Be a Star in 7 Days or Less ($12.95) by Jessie Eckel offers tips for singing, acting and dancing. (6-10)

She's All That! Poems About Girls ($14.95), compiled by Belinda Hollyer, illus. by Susan Hellard, collects 80 poems. (9-14)

The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia ($19.95) by Clive Gifford is a reference devoted to this sport. (9-up)

Series

Guess Who?debuts with Peekaboo Panda and Other Animalsand Peekaboo Puppy and Other Pets, illus. by Chris Inns ($5.95 each, 2-5). Animal Babiesadds Animal Babies in Desertsand Animal Babies in Seas($6.95 each, 2-5). And New York Times Bookspresents The North Pole Was Here: Puzzles and Perils from the Top of the Worldby Andrew Revkin ($15.95, 10-up); and When the Wall Came Down: The Berlin Wall and the Fall of Soviet Communismby Serge Schmemann ($15.95, 12-up).

Paperbacks

My Dad's a Punk, compiled by Tony Bradman;and You Never Did Learn to Knock, compiled by Bel Mooney ($7.95 each), round up stories examining the relationship between fathers and sons; and mothers and daughters. (9-14)

Kingfisher Pocket Guide to the Night Sky ($6.95) by Carole Stott includes star maps, moon charts and info on the solar system. (9-14)

Sudoku for Kids ($3.95) collects number puzzles. (9-up)

Paperback Series

Handy Harveyreturns in Harvey the Gardenerand Harvey the Painterby Lars Klinting ($4.95 each, 2-5). I Am Readingadds Sniffer's Golden Noseand Watch Out William!($3.95 each, 6-8). And My Side of the Storypresents The Plagueby Philip Wooderson ($7.95, 9-14).

KLUTZ

Stop the Watch ($12.95) is a revised edition of this stopwatch package. (6-up)

Paper Fashions ($19.95) offers directions for creating paper outfits and for decorating greeting cards, gift bags, etc. (8-up)

Paper Stained Glass ($19.95) by Barbara Kane includes a color-by-numbers book and markers. (8-up)

It's All About Me ($14.95) by Karen Phillips presents confidence-building personality quizzes. (8-up)

Ribbon Purses ($14.95) by Theresa Hutnick and Megan Smith is a kit for creating ribbon purses. (10-up)

Series

Building Cardsadds How to Build Pirate Shipsby Doug Stillinger ($12.95, 8-up).

KLUTZ/CHICKEN SOCKS

Clothespin Cuties ($9.95) contains materials for transforming clothespins into characters. (4-up)

Crayon Rubbings ($9.95) includes an activity book, rubbing plates and glitter crayons. (4-up)

Magic Painting ($12.95) Images appear when kids brush on watercolors. (4-up)

Penny Games ($9.95) packages 25 pennies with game boards and instructions. (4-up)

The Super Scissors Book ($12.95) is a cut-paper craft book with scissors. (4-up)

Pop Bead People ($12.95) includes beads for making bead people. (4-up)

LANGENSCHEIDT/HAMMOND

Series

Berlitz Kidsadds Adventures with Nicholas: The Five Crayons Book & Plush Toy Set, French and Spanish Editions, illus. by Chris L. Demarest ($16.95 each, 4-9). And Hammond Kids Atlasesissues The Animal Atlasby Anita Ganeri; and The Explorer Atlas, illus. by Gary Hinks and Nicki Palin($10.95 each, 7-up).

Paperback

Hammond Quick & Easy Notebook Reference ($5.95) combines a world atlas and a dictionary. (12-up)

LECTORUM

Titles in SpanishPlatero y Juan Ramón (Platero and I) ($12.99) by Carlos Reviejo, illus. by Ulises Wensel is a rebus picture book about a famous donkey. (0-5)

Nino nube (Cloud Boy) ($12.99) by Rhode Montijo, trans. by Teresa Mlawr. A lonely cloud finds a way to not be so lonely. (0-5)

Clic, clac, plif, plaf (Click, Clack, Splish, Splash) ($12.99) by Doreen Cronin, illus. by Betsy Lewin, trans. by Alberto Jimeriz-Rioja is a counting adventure. (0-5)

Paperback Series

Arturo continues with two titles by Marc Brown, trans. by Esther Sarfaoi ($4.99, 6-8) and La casa del árbol (Magic Tree House) adds four titles ($4.95, 7-8)

LEE LOW

Celebrate! ($16.95) by Jan Reynolds is a photoessay that explores similarities among celebration rituals in cultures around the world. (5-9)

George Crum and the Saratoga Chip ($16.95) by Gaylia Taylor, illus. by Frank Morrison is the story of the inventor of the potato chip. (6-10)

Little Sap and Monsieur Rodin ($16.95) by Michelle Lord, illus. by Felicia Hoshino. The true story of a Cambodian dancer who posed for Auguste Rodin. (6-10)

How We Are Smart ($16.95) by W. Nikola-Lisa, illus. by Sean Qualls, introduces readers to the theory of multiple intelligences. (7-12)

LERNER/CAROLRHODA

Go Back to Bed! ($15.95) by Ginger Guy Foglesong, illus. by James Bernardin. How can a boy fall asleep when exciting things are happening? (4-8)

Will and Squill ($15.99) by Emma Chichester Clark. Will the friendship between a boy and squirrel survive when the boy gets a pet kitten? (4-8)

Sail Away, Little Boat ($15.95) by Janet Buell, illus. by Jui Ishida, follows a toy sailboat's journey from brook to river to sea. (5-7)

Sam Bennett's New Shoes ($15.95) by Jennifer Thermes. In this tale set in colonial times, Sam earns new responsibilities when he acquires new shoes. (5-7)

Battle Cry ($15.95) by Jan Neubert Schultz. A white settler and his Native American friend are on opposite sides of the Dakota Conflict of 1862. (11-18)

Over a Thousand Hills I Walk with You ($17.95) by Hanna Jansen, trans. by Elizabeth D. Crawford. This story based on true events focuses on a girl who lost her entire family in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. (12-up)

Series

Harrietreturns in Harriet's Recitalby Nancy Carlson($15.95, paper $6.95, 5-7). Mallorystars in In Business with Malloryby Laurie Friedman, illus. by Barbara Pollak ($15.95, 7-10). And The Silver Sequencecontinues with Silver Cityby Cliff McNish ($15.95, 9-12).

LERNER/FIRST AVENUE EDITIONS

Paperback

All New Crafts for Earth Day ($7.95) by Kathy Ross, illus. by Sharon Lane Holm, provides ideas for using recycled household items in craft projects. (5-8)

Paperback Series

On My Own Holidayscelebrates Juneteenthby Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and Drew Nelson, illus. by Mark Schroder; and Passoverby Cathy Goldberg Fishman, illus. by Jeni Reeves ($5.95 each, 7-10). And Amazing Athletesby Jeff Savage introduces David Ortiz, Freddy Aduand Travis Pastrana($5.95 each, 8-11).

LERNER/MILLBROOK PRESS

Here's Looking at Me: How Artists See Themselves ($23.93) by Bob Raczka examines artists' self-portraits. (All ages)

Senses at the Seashore ($22.60) by Shelley Rotner. How does the seashore stimulate the five senses? (5-8)

Where Does Food Come From? ($22.60) by Shelley Rotner and Gary Goss, photos by Rotner, traces the origins of various foods. (5-8)

Written Anything Good Lately? ($15.95) by Susan Allen and Jane Lindaman, illus. by Vicky Enright. A look at various types of writing. (6-9)

Stop and Go, Yes and No: What Is an Antonym? ($15.95) by Brian P. Cleary, illus. by Brian Gable. Rhymes and cartoons introduce antonyms. (7-10)

Rhyme and PUNishment: Adventures in Wordplay ($15.95) by Brian P. Cleary, illus. by J.P. Sandy, presents verse featuring puns. (9-11)

Long Ball: The Legend and Lore of the Home Run ($22.60) by Mark Stewart and Mike Kennedy reviews baseball's greatest hits. (8-18)

FRANCES LINCOLN (PGW, dist.)

Happy Birthday Chimp and Zee ($15.95) by Catherine and Laurence Anholt brings back the duo from Chimp and Zee. (2-6)

Little Monkey's One Safe Place ($15.95) by Richard Edwards, illus. by Susan Winter. During a storm, Little Monkey discovers that his safe place is closer to home than he'd anticipated. (3-6)

Flabby Tabby ($15.95) by Penny McKinlay, illus. by Britta Teckentrup. A new kitten in the house inspires Tabby to get fit. (3-7)

Seven for a Secret ($15.95) by Laurence Anholt, illus. by Jim Coplestone. Through letters, a man in the country and his granddaughter in the city share stories of their lives. (4-8)

The Cow on the Roof ($15.95) by Eric Maddern, illus. by Paul Hess. A husband and wife swap roles for the day. (5-8)

LITTLE, BROWN

The Sound of Colors: A Journey of the Imagination ($16.99) by Jimmy Liao. As a blind girl rides the subway, her imagination travels to vivid worlds. (All ages)

Hokey Pokey: Another Prickly Love Story ($15.99) by Lisa Wheeler, illus. by Janie Bynum. Will Cushion the porcupine ever learn to dance for his hedgehog girlfriend? (3-6)

In My Heart ($15.99) by Molly Bang addresses the fears of children separated from their parents during the workday. (3-6)

Priscilla and the Splish-Splash Surprise ($15.99) by Nathaniel Hobbie, illus. by Jocelyn Hobbie. Priscilla performs a rain dance. (4-6)

Mabel O'Leary Put Peas in Her Ear-y ($15.99) by Mary Delaney, illus. by Kathy Couri, reveals what happens when Mabel is told she can't leave the table without finishing her veggies. (3-6)

Passover! ($12.99) by Roni Schotter, illus. by Erin Eitter Kono. Moe and his family celebrate Passover. (3-6)

Art ($14.99) by Patrick McDonnell is a tale celebrating art. (3-6)

Take Me Out to the Ball Game ($16.99) by Jack Norworth, illus. by Jim Burke, presents an illustrated version of this song. (3-6)

Wing Nuts: Screwy Haiku ($15.99) by Paul B. Janeczko and J. Patrick Lewis, illus. by Tricia Tusa, compiles poems featuring riddles and word play. (3-6)

Dear Fish ($16.99) by Chris Gall. Creatures of the sea accept a boy's invitation to visit his hometown. (3-6)

Daddy Goes to Work ($15.99) by Jabari Asim, illus. by Aaron Boyd. A girl spends the day helping her father at his office. (2-6)

My Pop Pop and Me ($15.99) by Irene Smalls, illus. by Cathy Ann Johnson. A boy and his grandfather bake a cake together. (3-6)

Ellen's 11-Star Spectacular Super-Deluxe Hotel ($15.99) by Larry Schwartz, illus. by Kelly Denato. An imaginative girl lives the life of a renowned detective in a fanciful hotel. (3-6)

Flashcards of My Life ($15.99) by Charise Mericle Harper. A gift of "inspirational" cards helps Emily through a year of secret crushes, feuding best friends and an incessantly dieting mother. (8-12)

The Year of the Dog ($14.99) by Grace Lin introduces a Chinese American girl convinced that this will be the year she discovers her future career path. (8-12)

Firegirl ($15.99) by Tony Abbott focuses on the life-changing friendship between a boy and a new classmate who has been badly burned in a fire. (8-12)

Murkmere ($16.99) by Patricia Elliott. A girl is drawn into sinister plots when she becomes a companion to Leah, ward of the master of an eerie estate. (12-up)

Nothing but the Truth (and a few white lies) ($16.99) by Justina Chen Headley. A teen struggles to come to terms with her half Asian, half white heritage. (12-up)

Between Mom and Jo ($16.99) by Julie Anne Peters. When the relationship between his two mothers becomes rocky, Nick is faced with the question of choosing between the two. (12-up)

Secrets of My Hollywood Life ($16.99) by Jen Calonita. A young starlet discovers that high school can be as pressure-filled as Hollywood. (12-up)

The Geography of Girlhood ($16.99) by Kirsten Smith is a novel examining teenage girls' trials with boys, parents and angst. (15-up)

Bass Ackwards and Belly Up ($16.99) by Elizabeth Craft and Sarah Fain. Four best friends defer college for a year to pursue their dreams. (15-up)

Series

Callahan Cousinsreturn in Keeping Coolby Elizabeth Doyle Carey, illus. by Donna Kae Nelson ($10.99, 8-12). Hiccup Horrendous Haddockadds How to Speak Dragoneseby Cressida Cowell ($10.99, 8-12). Launching Crystal Doorsby Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta is Crystal Doors #1($15.99, 12-up). Darren Shan's Cirque Du Freakoffers Lord of the Shadows($15.99, 12-up). The Demonataby Shan issues Demon Thief($15.99, 12-up). And Maximum Rideby James Patterson gains School's Out-Forever($16.99, 12-up).

Paperbacks

Superman Returns: The Junior Noveland Strange Visitor ($4.99 each) by Louise Simonson are tales featuring the Man of Steel. (8-12)

Paperback Series

Freddy and the French Friescontinues with The Mystery of Silas Finklebeanby David Baldacci, illus. by Rudy Baldacci ($4.99, 8-12). Crime Through Timeby Bill Doyle debuts with Crime Through Time 1906: Swindled!and Crime Through Time 1925: Nabbed!($5.99 each, 8-12). Matt Christopher's Legends in Sportsintroduces Jackie Robinsonand Catching Waves($4.99 each, 8-12). Lisi Harrison's The Cliquepresents The Pretty Committee Strikes Back($9.99, 12-up). The A-Listby Zoey Dean gains Some Like It Hot($9.99, 15-up). Only in Your Dreamsjoins Gossip Girlby Cecily von Ziegesar; and von Ziegesar's The It Girladds Notorious($9.99 each, 15-up). And The Dating Gameby Natalie Standiford offers Ex-Ratingand Speed Dating($9.99 each, 15-up).

LITTLE, BROWN/LB KIDS

Whose Knees Are These?and Whose Toes Are These?by Jabari Asim, illus. by LeUyen Pham ($6.99 each), are board books presenting guessing games. (up to 3)

Yankee Doodle ($6.99) by Mary Ann Hoberman, illus. by Nadine Bernard Westcott, adapts this patriotic song. (up to 3)

Series

ToddWorldintroduces It's a Colorful Worldand The Silly Book of Shapesby Todd Parr ($8.99 each, up to 3). Postcards from Busterdelivers three titles by Marc Brown ($14.99 each, paper $3.99, 6-9). New Craniumtitles are The Cranium Creative Cat Book of Outrageous Fun!, The Cranium Data Head Book of Outrageous Fun!, The Cranium Star Performer Book of Outrageous Fun!and The Cranium Word Worm Book of Outrageous Fun!($14.99 each, 7-up).

Paperback Series

Arthuris back in Arthur and the Dog Showby Marc Brown ($3.99, 3-6). And Princess Natashadebuts with Cloning Around, Time Warpedand Game Over($3.99 each, 6-9).

LITTLE, BROWN/TINGLEY

The Grandma Bookand The Grandpa Book ($9.99 each) by Todd Parr are chunky board books celebrating the grandparent-child bond. (3-6)

Abigale the Happy Whale ($15.99) by Peter Farrelly, illus. by Jamie Rama. A whale and her pals tackle pollution. (3-6)

LONDON TOWN PRESS (PGW, dist.)

Paperback Series

The London Town Wild Life Seriesissues A Frenzy of Sharksby Howard Hall and The Secrets of Tidepoolsby Vicki Léon ($7.95 each, 10-up).

MAPLE TREE PRESS (PGW, dist.)

Up, Up and Away ($16.95, paper $6.95) by Scot Ritchie. Six winners of a geography competition embark on an around-the-world hot-air balloon journey. (5-8)

Like a Pro: 101 Simple Ways to Do Really Important Stuff ($21.95, paper $9.95) by Helaine Becker, illus. by Claudia Dávila, is a guide to first aid, babysitting, secret languages and more. (8-12)

Crazy About Canada ($28.95, paper $18.95) by Vivien Bowers, illus. by Dianne Eastman. Facts about Canada. (8-12)

Quilt of Belonging ($24.95, paper $14.95) by Janice Weaver tells of creating a quilt that reveals the story of Canada. (9-14)

Series

Planet Earth News Presentscontinues with Super Humansby Keltie Thomas, illus. by Greg Hall ($19.95, paper $9.95, 8-12).

MBI/MOTORBOOKS

Series

Drive Ride Flytakes off with Choppersby Mike Seate with Linda Back McKay; John Deereby Rod Beemer with Tracy Nelson Mauer; Harley-Davidsonby Allan Girdler with Bob Woods, photos by Jeff Hackett; and Corvetteby Mike Mueller with Woods ($9.95 each, 8-up).

MBI/VOYAGEUR PRESS

Series

Worldlife Library Discovering debuts with Discovering Dolphins by Stephanie and Douglas Nowacek and Discovering Sharks by Jeffery C. Carrier ($9.95 each, 10-up).

ANDREWS MCMEEL

Laura Ingalls Wilder's Prairie Wisdom ($9.95) by Yvonne Pope, illustrates quotations from Wilder's early writings. (All ages)

Friends to the End for Kids ($9.95) by Bradley Trevor Greive, adapts this title for children. (All ages)

Dream Big (Starring Olivia) ($9.95) by Ian Falconer. Quotes by well-known individuals accompany illustrations from the Oliviabooks. (All ages)

MILET PUBLISHING (Tuttle Publishing, dist.)

Paperback

Outside In: Children's Books in Translation ($12.95) by Deborah Hallford and Edgardo Zaghini. Philip Pullman contributes a foreword to this look at children's books that have been translated into English. (12-up)

MILK COOKIES PRESS (PGW, dist.)

Carla's Famous Traveling Feather and Fur Show ($16.95) by Barry Downard. A stylish chicken dreams of becoming a star. (4-8)

Whirlwind Is a Spirit Dancing ($16.95) by Natalia Belting, illus. by Leo and Diane Dillon, ed. by Joseph Bruchac. Poetry based on Native American folklore. (4-8)

The Little Boy Star: An Allegory of the Holocaust ($16.95) by Rachel Hausfater, illus. by Olivier Latyk. David A. Adler provides an introduction to this tale told from a child's perspective. (4-8)

My Sister Makes Me Happy!/My Sister Makes Me Mad! ($10.95) by Evelyn Daviddi reveals the ups and downs of sister relationships. (4-8)

Feel the Summer ($14.95) by Sarah L. Thomson, illus. by Kana Yamada, conveys the joys of summer. (4-8)

MODERN/HONEY BEAR BOOKS

The Big Book of Mother Goose Rhymes Padded Board Book ($15.99) collects classic rhymes. (3-8)

Paperback Series

New titles are added to the following series: Modern Giant Basic Skills Workbooks with Interactive CD ($9.99 each, 3-6); Fisher-Price Little People Bilingal Spanish/English Learning Pads ($1.99 each, 3-7); Fisher-Price Little People Spanish Toddler Sticker Workbooks ($2.99 each, 3-7); Fisher Price Little People Spanish Paint with Water Books ($2.49 each, 3-7); and Super Sudoku for Kids Puzzle Books ($2.49 each, 6-up).