The Odyssey: A Pop-Up Book

The Odyssey: A Pop-Up Book
by Sam Ita
Publication Date: September 6, 2011

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Experience literature's greatest epic as never before!  This phenomenal new graphic novel retelling of Homer's classic epic is the creation of multitalented artist Sam Ita, author of the bestselling pop-up versions of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea; Moby-Dick; and Frankenstein. Ita's amazing art and papercraft transport readers right to the heart of Odysseus's decade-long adventure, from a gatefold that brings you inside the mythical Trojan Horse to the movable oars on Odysseus's boat and a pull-tab in the Circe sequence that magically transforms a man into a pig.    Read more

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Edgar Allan Poe's Tales of Mystery: Graphic Classics® Volume 21

Edgar Allan Poe's Tales of Mystery: Graphic Classics® Volume 21
by Edgar Allan Poe, Antonella Caputo, Rod Lott, Rich Rainey, Michael Manning, Reno Maniquis, Lisa K. Weber, Brad Teare, Nelson Evergreen, Molly Kiely, Leong Wan Kok, Craig Wilson, Stanley Shaw, Anton Emdin, Roger Langridge, Andy Ewen, Ronn Sutton, Maxon Crumb
Publication Date: August 16, 2011

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Poe's Tales of Mystery features a new full-color comics adaptation of Poe's seminal detective story "The Murders in the Rue Morgue". Also "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar", "The Man of the Crowd", "MS Found in a Bottle" and nine more stories and poems by the creator of the mystery genre. Artists include Michael Manning, Reno Maniquis, Brad Teare, Nelson Evergreen and Lisa K. Weber. Read more

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Where in the Wild?: Camouflaged Creatures Concealed... and Revealed

Where in the Wild?: Camouflaged Creatures Concealed... and Revealed
by David M. Schwartz, Yael Schy, Dwight Kuhn
(10)
Release Date: July 12, 2011

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Ten creatures await, camouflaged in artful, full-page photographs, while playful poems offer clues about each animal's identity and whereabouts. Think you've spotted one? Lift one of ten gatefolds to find out. A full page of fascinating information accompanies each animal so readers can learn how nature's camouflage serves hunter and hunted alike. Why do fawns have spots during their first year of life? How did killdeer birds get their name? What makes a crab spider so good at ambushing its prey?



Recipient of the 2008 American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Book and Films Prize for Excellence in Science Books.

Named a 2008 Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and the Children's Book Council (CBC)

Editor's Choice, 2007— Booklist magazine

Listed in "Lasting Connections of 2007," an annual roundup of the year's best books to tie into curriculum.
-Book Links magazine


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The Classic Collection of Fairy Tales: From The Brothers Grimm & Hans Christian Andersen

The Classic Collection of Fairy Tales: From The Brothers Grimm & Hans Christian Andersen
by Nicola Baxter, Cathie Shuttleworth
Publication Date: August 16, 2011

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Children and adults alike will delight in these enchanting tales, which are just as popular today as they were over a hundred years ago.

 

These classic stories have withstood the test of time and are part of a heritage of folk and fairy tales that are shared across borders and languages. This collection contains twenty-four popular tales, retold for the contemporary reader, including wonderful favorites such as The Princess and the Pea, The Elves and the Shoemaker, Rapunzel and The Ugly Duckling.

 

Accompanying the text, Cathie Shuttleworth's beautifully intricate illustrations and gold embellishments decorate every page, making this lovely book an essential addition

to any children's library.

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Disney Christmas Storybook Collection (Disney Storybook Collections)

Disney Christmas Storybook Collection (Disney Storybook Collections)
by Various, Disney Storybook Artists
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The magic of the Christmas season is brought to life with favorite Disney characters in the second edition of this popular title. Join Cinderella, Mickey Mouse, Ariel, Pinocchio, plus new stories with Nemo and the gang from Toy Story, and over a dozen more Disney characters in festive holiday tales. Each story has been updated and given a fresh look with both spot and full-page art throughout. With beautiful gilded pages and 200 stickers, this storybook is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. Read more

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The Illustrated Little Mermaid

The Illustrated Little Mermaid
Hans Christian Andersen (Author), Golgotha Press (Editor), Graphic eBooks (Illustrator)

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Hans Christian Andersen's classic story sees new life in this newly illustrated eBook. A half dozen original color illustrations are included in this book (illustrations will appear in B&W if a color reader is not used).Hans Christian Andersen's classic story sees new life in this newly illustrated eBook. A half dozen original color illustrations are included in this book (illustrations will appear in B&W if a color reader is not used). Read more

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Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes (Teddy Bear Sing-Along)

Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes (Teddy Bear Sing-Along)
by David Ellwand
Publication Date: October 11, 2011

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Sing and play along with Teddy and his friends as they learn about their heads, shoulders, knees, and toes in this delightful new book. These meticulously posed teddy bears in adorable outfits help kids learn body parts in an age appropriate context while singing along to a fun song! See Teddy in his overalls, and Teddy in his favorite vest and bowtie—Teddy's friends even show in up in their pajamas, tracksuit, and more! Children will delight in pushing the button and enjoying the song over and over again as they follow along with Teddy and find their own knees and toes!
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Get Well, Good Knight (Penguin Young Readers, L3)

Get Well, Good Knight (Penguin Young Readers, L3)
by Shelley Moore Thomas, Jennifer Plecas
(5)
Release Date: January 5, 2012

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The much-heralded Good Knight is back—only this time his three little dragon friends are sick in bed. Their scaly foreheads are hot and their noses are drip-drip-dripping. They feel awful. The Good Knight comes to the rescue again! He brings them some slimy, grimy soup from the wizard to make them feel better. But the dragons won’t touch it. What is a Good Knight to do? Read more

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Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature

Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature
by Joyce Sidman, Beth Krommes
Release Date: October 4, 2011

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A Caldecott medalist and a Newbery Honor-winning poet celebrate the beauty and value of spirals.What makes the tiny snail shell so beautiful? Why does that shape occur in nature over and over again—in rushing rivers, in a flower bud, even inside your ear?
With simplicity and grace, Krommes and Sidman not only reveal the many spirals in
nature—from fiddleheads to elephant tusks, from crashing waves to spiraling galaxies—
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Far Away Across the Sea

Far Away Across the Sea
by Toon Tellegen, Jessica Ahlberg
Publication Date: October 4, 2011

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More stories; more letters; more birthdays: Toon Tellegen and Jessica Ahlberg have again created a unique collection of animal tales that will enchant children…and adults, too.
Tellegen's delightful short narratives conjure up a magical world where anything can happen: trees can talk and walk, a sand fly can lift an elephant, and a squirrel wakes to find that the sky is green. Ahlberg's delicate illustrations perfectly complement the beautiful and evocative writing.
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The Book of Magic: Book 12 (Merlin)

The Book of Magic: Book 12 (Merlin)
by T. A. Barron, August Hall
Release Date: September 15, 2011

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The ultimate guide to T. A. Barron's Merlin epic! A luminous gift for fantasy fans!

In this extraordinary guide to T. A. Barron's award-winning and New York Times bestselling Merlin saga, readers will discover the mysteries of Merlin's worlds as never before. The guide includes full-color art, seven maps, and information about the creatures, places, and magic in Merlin's worlds.

Glowing with beautiful art and surprising details, this is a treasure trove of adventure and delight - as well as a collector's item for Merlin fans of all ages. Read more

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas Send-A-Story

'Twas the Night Before Christmas Send-A-Story
by Clement Clarke Moore, Jessie Willcox Smith
Release Date: October 4, 2011

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Clement Moore’s poem was written in 1822 and has been a holiday classic ever since. This edition, with gorgeous illustrations by Jessie Wilcox Smith, was first published in 1912 and is considered
by many to be the definitive version of the story.
Now, in the Send-A-Story format, this book is one gift that's sure to be a hit every night of Chanukah! A tiny, mailable version complete with addressable flaps and seals.Why send a card when you can Send-A-Story? Read more

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Coleccion de Alejandro Dumas (La Dama de las Camelias y La Reina Margot) Edicion en Espanol (Spanish Edition)

Coleccion de Alejandro Dumas (La Dama de las Camelias y La Reina Margot) Edicion en Espanol (Spanish Edition)
Alejandro Dumas (Author)

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Dos de las obras mas aclamadas del gran escritor Alejandro Dumas combinadas en un solo libro.Dos de las obras mas aclamadas del gran escritor Alejandro Dumas combinadas en un solo libro. Read more

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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
by Jules Verne, James Frain
Release Date: August 9, 2011

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An American frigate, tracking down a ship-sinking monster, faces not a living creature but an incredible invention -- a fantastic submarine commanded by the mysterious Captain Nemo.  Suddenly a devastating explosion leaves just three survivors, who find themselves prisoners inside Nemo's death ship on an underwater odyssey around the world from the pearl-laden waters of Ceylon to the icy dangers of the South Pole . . .as Captain Nemo, one of the greatest villians ever created, takes his revenge on all society.



More than a marvelously thrilling drama, this classic novel, written in 1870, foretells with uncanny accuracy the inventions and advanced technology of the twentieth century and has become a literary stepping-stone for generations of science fiction writers.


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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5)

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5)
by J. K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré
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We could tell you, but then we'd have to Obliviate your memory.As his fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry approaches, 15-year-old Harry Potter is in full-blown adolescence, complete with regular outbursts of rage, a nearly debilitating crush, and the blooming of a powerful sense of rebellion. It's been yet another infuriating and boring summer with the despicable Dursleys, this time with minimal contact from our hero's non-Muggle friends from school. Harry is feeling especially edgy at the lack of news from the magic world, wondering when the freshly revived evil Lord Voldemort will strike. Returning to Hogwarts will be a relief... or will it?

The fifth book in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series follows the darkest year yet for our young wizard, who finds himself knocked down a peg or three after the events of last year. Somehow, over the summer, gossip (usually traced back to the magic world's newspaper, the Daily Prophet) has turned Harry's tragic and heroic encounter with Voldemort at the Triwizard Tournament into an excuse to ridicule and discount the teen. Even Professor Dumbledore, headmaster of the school, has come under scrutiny by the Ministry of Magic, which refuses to officially acknowledge the terrifying truth that Voldemort is back. Enter a particularly loathsome new character: the toadlike and simpering ("hem, hem") Dolores Umbridge, senior undersecretary to the Minister of Magic, who takes over the vacant position of Defense Against Dark Arts teacher--and in no time manages to become the High Inquisitor of Hogwarts, as well. Life isn't getting any easier for Harry Potter. With an overwhelming course load as the fifth years prepare for their Ordinary Wizarding Levels examinations (O.W.Ls), devastating changes in the Gryffindor Quidditch team lineup, vivid dreams about long hallways and closed doors, and increasing pain in his lightning-shaped scar, Harry's resilience is sorely tested.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, more than any of the four previous novels in the series, is a coming-of-age story. Harry faces the thorny transition into adulthood, when adult heroes are revealed to be fallible, and matters that seemed black-and-white suddenly come out in shades of gray. Gone is the wide-eyed innocent, the whiz kid of Sorcerer's Stone. Here we have an adolescent who's sometimes sullen, often confused (especially about girls), and always self-questioning. Confronting death again, as well as a startling prophecy, Harry ends his year at Hogwarts exhausted and pensive. Readers, on the other hand, will be energized as they enter yet again the long waiting period for the next title in the marvelous, magical series. (Ages 9 and older) --Emilie Coulter Read more

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Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile, Egypt, 57 B.C. (The Royal Diaries)

Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile, Egypt, 57 B.C. (The Royal Diaries)
by Kristiana Gregory
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Established Dear America author Kristiana Gregory kicks off the Royal Diaries with the captivating story of young Cleopatra's tumultuous life. Daughter of King Ptolemy Autletes, Pharaoh of Egypt, Cleopatra lives a life filled with opulence and mystery.The year is 57 B.C., and 12-year-old Cleopatra, Princess of the Nile, has a lot on her mind. Her father, the Pharaoh of Egypt, nearly died when a venomous adder meant for him attacked and killed his favorite servant. Now the Pharaoh has gone into hiding, hunted by his enemies, and the young princess has to keep her head--literally--as her power-hungry older sister Tryphaena threatens to grab her father's throne.

"I took the cup and raised it toward Tryphaena as if toasting her, but really I was watching the liquid, looking for oil floating on its surface, or powder sticking to the sides of the cup. If I suspected poison and tossed it into the pool, she would have her guards behead me on the spot. If it was indeed poison, one sip and I could die..."

In an elegantly written royal diary, Cleopatra VII has recorded every rich detail from this tumultuous time: her hairsbreadth escape by boat to Rome, where she and her father must plead for help; her struggle to absorb the overwhelming sights (and smells) of this new city and its "barbarian" ways; and her poise and quick thinking as she deals with the likes of General Pompey, Marc Antony, and the famous orator Cicero ("words fly from him like darts!").

Kristiana Gregory, a contributor to the excellent Dear America series, has done an admirable job ghostwriting for the princess, painting an engaging portrait of a resourceful, intelligent, compassionate young woman forged by the forces of her time. The book concludes with a helpful section of maps, portraits, a Pharaonic family tree, and 20 pages of illustrations. (Ages 8 to 12) --Paul Hughes Read more

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The Snowy Day: 50th Anniversary Edition

The Snowy Day: 50th Anniversary Edition
by Ezra Jack Keats
(108)
Release Date: August 18, 2011

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In 1962, a little boy named Peter put on his snowsuit and stepped out of his house and into the hearts of millions of readers. The Snowy Day transformed children's literature with its pioneering portrayal of an African-American child and the charming story and artwork that won it the Caldecott Medal. As the book's fiftieth anniversary approaches, Viking proudly celebrates Peter's adventure with this very special edition. Featuring eight pages of bonus material and a festive cover, this oversized version of Keats's beloved book is a must-have.

The Snowy Day, a 1963 Caldecott Medal winner, is the simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night. Keats's illustrations, using cut-outs, watercolors, and collage, are strikingly beautiful in their understated color and composition. The tranquil story mirrors the calm presence of the paintings, and both exude the silence of a freshly snow-covered landscape. The little boy celebrates the snow-draped city with a day of humble adventures--experimenting with footprints, knocking snow from a tree, creating snow angels, and trying to save a snowball for the next day. Awakening to a winter wonderland is an ageless, ever-magical experience, and one made nearly visceral by Keats's gentle tribute.

The book is notable not only for its lovely artwork and tone, but also for its importance as a trailblazer. According to Horn Book magazine, The Snowy Day was "the very first full-color picture book to feature a small black hero"--yet another reason to add this classic to your shelves. It's as unique and special as a snowflake. Read more

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The Man Who Planted Trees (Children's version)

The Man Who Planted Trees (Children's version)
Elliot Lord (Author)

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Adapted from the original story by Jean Giono, this version has been written to make this beautiful story accessible to children (aged 7 and up).
It begins with a man who is travelling through the French countryside and who comes across a shepherd. He gets to know this man and learns about what he has set himself to be his life's goal. The traveller later fights in the First World War and afterwards meets the shepherd again to see how his work is progressing. He is amazed at what he sees. Read more

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Multiple Choice Adventures (Interactive Short Stories)

Multiple Choice Adventures (Interactive Short Stories)
Walton Stowell (Author)

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Multiple Choice Adventures is a book of various types of interactive short stories. It includes multiple-choice, probability stats, roleplay, collaborative writing, and fill-in-the-blanks. Recommended for brave kids of all ages!Multiple Choice Adventures is a book of various types of interactive short stories. It includes multiple-choice, probability stats, roleplay, collaborative writing, and fill-in-the-blanks. Recommended for brave kids of all ages! Read more

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Treasured Classics

Treasured Classics
by Michael Hague
Publication Date: October 5, 2011

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Acclaimed illustrator Michael Hague brings his hallmark artistry to 15 classic stories that have delighted children for generations. From Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty to The Gingerbread Man and The Three Billy Goats Gruff, each story is lush with detail and loaded with magic. A wealth of fable and fantasy, truly to be treasured. Read more

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So Hot For You

So Hot For You
Melanie Marks (Author)

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Three stories, three girls, three dramas. Death’s Escort: When Nicole wakes from a coma after a serious car accident, she discovers her relationship with her childhood friend, Riley, has changed. Finally he seems to notice Nicole isn’t just a bud, she’s an actual girl. Nicole is thrilled with Riley’s new attention and his eyes full of want, ‘cause Nicole has secretly always had a thing for Riley—totally craved him … from afar. But right when Nicole seems to be getting everything she has longed for, she starts being stalked by the guy from her nightmares. Okay, the guy is smokin’ hot, but he’s … dead. The Wish: Krista doesn’t trust her new lab partner, Cooper. Sure, he’s hot, but he used to date Krista’s sworn-enemy, Aspen. Aspen would die if she knew Cooper was now looking at Krista all hungry and longing-like. Only, Aspen is dead—buried and gone … or is she? (This story is from the anthology, Wishes.) The One: Kali’s heart is broken—stomped on by her ex-boyfriend, Nick. So, she doesn’t trust the hot new guy that starts perusing her. He’s a total player, dating every girl in school. So, though he’s gorgeous and acts as though he totally craves her, Kali stays clear of him and his fervent attention. Until she learns his secret—why he acts like she’s “THE ONE.” (This story is from the anthology, Wishes.) Stories Included: Death's Escort; The Wish; and The OneThree stories, three girls, three dramas. Death’s Escort: When Nicole wakes from a coma after a serious car accident, she discovers her relationship with her childhood friend, Riley, has changed. Finally he seems to notice Nicole isn’t just a bud, she’s an actual girl. Nicole is thrilled with Riley’s new attention and his eyes full of want, ‘cause Nicole has secretly always had a thing for Riley—totally craved him … from afar. But right when Nicole seems to be getting everything she has longed for, she starts being stalked by the guy from her nightmares. Okay, the guy is smokin’ hot, but he’s … dead. The Wish: Krista doesn’t trust her new lab partner, Cooper. Sure, he’s hot, but he used to date Krista’s sworn-enemy, Aspen. Aspen would die if she knew Cooper was now looking at Krista all hungry and longing-like. Only, Aspen is dead—buried and gone … or is she? (This story is from the anthology, Wishes.) The One: Kali’s heart is broken—stomped on by her ex-boyfriend, Nick. So, she doesn’t trust the hot new guy that starts perusing her. He’s a total player, dating every girl in school. So, though he’s gorgeous and acts as though he totally craves her, Kali stays clear of him and his fervent attention. Until she learns his secret—why he acts like she’s “THE ONE.” (This story is from the anthology, Wishes.) Stories Included: Death's Escort; The Wish; and The One Read more

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Nate the Great Collected Stories: Volume 3: Lost List; Sticky Case; Fishy Prize; Boring Beach Bag; Stolen Base; Mushy Valentine; Talks Turkey; Hungry Book Club

Nate the Great Collected Stories: Volume 3: Lost List; Sticky Case; Fishy Prize; Boring Beach Bag; Stolen Base; Mushy Valentine; Talks Turkey; Hungry Book Club
by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, John Lavelle
Release Date: July 12, 2011

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New on CD is the third collection of classic stories from Nate the Great and his trusty companion Sludge.

Lost List
When Nate’s friend Claude’s grocery list is lost, Nate sets out to find it before lunch.

Sticky Case
A stegosaurus stamp belonging to Nate’s friend Claude disappears, and the indomitable Nate the Great is called in on the case.

Fishy Prize
When the prize for the smartest pet contest disappears, it’s up to Nate and his dog, Sludge, to find the prize.

Boring Beach Bag
Oliver’s boring blue beach bag is gone and Nate is on the case!

Stolen Base
Second base has gone missing. Nate’s hunt leads him to some strange places before he finds himself up at bat.

Mushy Valentine
There is a big red paper heart taped to Sludge’s doghouse and Nate sets out to find who the valentine is from.

Talks Turkey
A giant turkey is on the loose! This case is too big for just one detective. Nate, Claude, Olivia and Sludge set out to catch the turkey.

Hungry Book Club
There is an evil monster on the loose ripping pages out of books. Nate looks to the book club, book sale and librarian for clues. Read more

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Scary Stories Box Set: Scary Stories, More Scary Stories, and Scary Stories 3

Scary Stories Box Set: Scary Stories, More Scary Stories, and Scary Stories 3
by Alvin Schwartz, Brett Helquist
Release Date: September 27, 2011

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First Day Jitters

First Day Jitters
by Julie Danneberg, Judith Dufour Love
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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Sarah is afraid to start at a new school, but both she and the reader are in for a surprise when she gets to her class. Read more

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Contemporary Children's Literature and Film: Engaging with Theory

Contemporary Children's Literature and Film: Engaging with Theory
by Kerry Mallan, Clare Bradford
Release Date: August 16, 2011

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Bringing together the voices of leading and emerging scholars, this book provides an innovative and accessible guide to using theory to study children's literature and film.  Integrating key theoretical approaches and thinkers from across feminism, ecocriticism, postcolonialism and poststructuralism, the book shows how these can be used as tools to analyse a range of contemporary children's literature and film texts.  The book will be at the cutting-edge of scholarship, combining new approaches to not only locate children's texts within changing social, cultural and political contexts, but also to help navigate a changing 'post-theory' era. Read more

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A Little Bitty Man and Other Poems for the Very Young

A Little Bitty Man and Other Poems for the Very Young
by Halfdan Rasmussen, Marilyn Nelson, Pamela Espeland, Kevin Hawkes
Release Date: August 9, 2011

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From a team of luminaries comes this collection of truly delightful verse for the littlest listeners.

Translated from the original works of beloved Danish poet Halfdan Rasmussen, this delightful collection of poems for young children will enthrall little ones with captivating rhyme, rhythm, humor, and charm. Kevin Hawkes’s enchanting, light-filled illustrations bring the text to life, making this an essential addition to any child’s library of modern classics. Read more

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The Coyote Under the Table/El coyote debajo de la mesa: Folk Tales Told in Spanish and English

The Coyote Under the Table/El coyote debajo de la mesa: Folk Tales Told in Spanish and English
by Joe Hayes, Antonio Castro L.
Publication Date: October 11, 2011

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What happens when an old dog sitting at the dinner table with his master slides a whole leg of lamb, a big bowl of posole, a stack of tortillas and a bottle of wine to a coyote, who just happens to be under the table? A whole ruckus, that's what!

But that's nothing compared with some of the other wild and wonderful folktales gathered by author Joe Hayes in this bilingual edition of The Coyote Under the Table. Like his signature collection The Day It Snowed Tortillas, this book is full of lively characters and laugh-out-loud stories. There's a trio of unsuitable suitors who court a clever young girl and end up being scared out of their wits one midnight in a haunted church. And a greedy man who learns his lesson on a day when he couldn't stop dancing. And a spotted cat who is actually a guardian angel in disguise.

Joe Hayes is a nationally recognized author and storyteller. Joe lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and travels extensively throughout the United States, visiting schools and storytelling festivals.

Antonio Castro L. was born in Zacatecas, Mexico. He has illustrated dozens of children's books including Barry, the Bravest Saint Bernard (Random House), and The Life of Louis Pasteur (Twenty-First Century Books), and Joe Hayes' Pájaro Verde (Cinco Puntos Press). He lives in El Paso, Texas.

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Kebo's Big Adventures: Life is What You Make It (Volume 1)

Kebo's Big Adventures: Life is What You Make It (Volume 1)
by Nora Dunn
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Publication Date: June 24, 2011

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Kebo's Big Adventures is a series of books about my dog named Kebo and the different adventures that make up his daily life. Each story contains a lesson learned that is discussed at the end of each story. Parents or teachers can use this as a basis for discussion. In this book of three short stories, Kebo meets a new dog who just moved into the neighborhood; he learns to swim; and he befriends a grasshopper. Read more

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Tales of Ancient Egypt (Puffin Classics)

Tales of Ancient Egypt (Puffin Classics)
Roger Lancelyn Green (Author), Michael Rosen (Introduction)
(1)

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These stories include the great myths - of Amen-Ra, who created all the creatures in the world; of Isis, seaching the waters for her dead husband Osiris; of the Bennu Bird and the Book of Thoth. But there are also tales told for pleasure about magic, treasure and adventure - even the first ever Cinderella story.With a witty introduction by award-winning author, poet and former Children's Laureate, Michael Rosen.These stories include the great myths - of Amen-Ra, who created all the creatures in the world; of Isis, seaching the waters for her dead husband Osiris; of the Bennu Bird and the Book of Thoth. But there are also tales told for pleasure about magic, treasure and adventure - even the first ever Cinderella story.With a witty introduction by award-winning author, poet and former Children's Laureate, Michael Rosen. Read more

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Nursery Rhyme Comics: 50 Timeless Rhymes from 50 Celebrated Cartoonists

Nursery Rhyme Comics: 50 Timeless Rhymes from 50 Celebrated Cartoonists
by Various Authors, Chris Duffy, Leonard S. Marcus
Release Date: October 11, 2011

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First Second is very proud to present Nursery Rhyme Comics. Featuring fifty classic nursery rhymes illustrated and interpreted in comics form by fifty of today’s preeminent cartoonists and illustrators, this is a groundbreaking new entry in the canon of nursery rhymes treasuries.

From New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast’s “There Was a Crooked Man” to Bad Kitty author Nick Bruel’s “Three Little Kittens” to First Second’s own Gene Yang’s “Pat-a-Cake,” this is a collection that will put a grin on your face from page one and keep it there.

Each rhyme is one to three pages long, and simply paneled and lettered to ensure that the experience is completely accessible for the youngest of readers. Chock full of engaging full-color artwork and favorite characters (Jack and Jill! Old Mother Hubbard! The Owl and the Pussycat!), this collection will be treasured by children for years to come. Read more

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Hansel and Gretel: A Pop-Up Book (Fairytale Pop-ups)

Hansel and Gretel: A Pop-Up Book (Fairytale Pop-ups)
by Brothers Grimm, Louise Rowe
Publication Date: December 1, 2011

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Illustrated in shades of green with touches of other colors, and with stunning pop-ups, Louise Rowe's Hansel and Gretel is a book to cherish. Read more

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Classics Illustrated Deluxe #7: Around the World in 80 Days

Classics Illustrated Deluxe #7: Around the World in 80 Days
by Loic Dauvillier, Jules Verne, Aude Soleilhac
Release Date: October 25, 2011

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Jules Verne’s adventure story about a wager to circumvent the globe in 80 days was so popular when it was first published that it spawned several real-life copycats who tried to replicate the adventures of Phileas Fogg and his valet Passepartout. In this adaptation French writer Loïc Dauvillier teams with artist Aude Soleilhac. Soleilhac’s vibrant and detailed work captures the numerous people and places encountered in Verne’s epic tale, which still manages to elicit wonder and excitement in readers over 125 years after it was first published.

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The Feelings Book: The Care & Keeping of Your Emotions (American Girl)

The Feelings Book: The Care & Keeping of Your Emotions (American Girl)
by Dr. Lynda Madison, Norm Bendell
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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. This companion to The Care and Keeping of You helps girls understand their emotions and learn to deal with them. Read more

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The Box

The Box
Bruce Coville (Author), Jerry Russell (Illustrator)

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When an angel gives a boy a box, and asks him to care for it, the results ripple through a lifetime. This tender and profound story is one of author Bruce Coville's personal favorites among all his work. Read more

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