Monday, November 30, 2009

Genius Squad by Catherine Jinks

From chapters.ca:
Now that the Axis Institute has been blown up and his probable real father is in jail, Cadel Piggot's stuck in foster care. That is, until billionaire Rex Austin - founder of the Genius Squad, a private vigilante group who would attack the Darkkon Empire - requests that Cadel and Sonja join the squad. Genius Squad operates under a front: Clearview House, a safe haven for troubled and needy kids. But Clearview turns out not to be so safe when Prosper English (a.k.a. Thaddeus Roth - mentor, teacher, madman) escapes prison and comes after Cadel.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Mail Order Ninja by Joshua Elder

From chapters.ca:
As a little kid, who needs imaginary friends - or even man's best friend - when they can have their very own ninja?

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Escape from the Carnivale by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson

From chapters.ca:
From the bestselling authors of Peter and the Star Catchers comes the first book in a new adventure series featuring Peter's friends and enemies in Never Land.

Friday, November 27, 2009

Mr. Wellington by David Rabe, illustrated by Robert Andrew Parker

From chapters.ca:
Young Jonathan finds a small, frightened squirrel on the road and brings it home tucked inside his sneaker. But the squirrel, named Mr. Wellington, is weak and listless, and fearful of the unfamiliar surroundings. Told from alternating perspectives - Jonathan's and Mr. Wellington's - this beautifully written story, enhanced with pen- and- ink wash illustrations, has all the markings of an enduring classic animal tale.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles Book 3: The Wyrm King by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi

From chapters.ca:
In the final installment of Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles, Nick and Laurie had thought they solved their giant problems when they drove all the giants into the sea. But now, the Grace kids have come back to tell them they may have more trouble coming their way! It turns out the giants control the population of Hydra, a dragon like creature that is creating sinkholes all over Florida. But with the mermaids refusing to return the giants to the shore, the nixie's still missing and the threat of a destroyed Florida drawing closer, the kids have to take matters in their own hands. Will Nick and Laurie be able to stop the destruction they unwittingly caused? Can a new giant hunter help save the day? Can Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide help them out of this or are they on their own?

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Dear Julia by Amy Bronwen Zemser

From chapters.ca:
Elaine Hamilton has never wanted to be the center of attention. She'd like nothing more than to cook quietly in her kitchen, mastering French cooking with the recipes of the great Julia Child. So how did she end up with cameras zooming in on her and a crowd cheering her on?

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Kampung Boy by Lat

From chapters.ca:
Kampung Boy is a favorite of millions of readers in Southeast Asia. With masterful economy worthy of Charles Schultz, Lat recounts the life of Mat, a Muslim boy growing up in rural Malaysia in the 1950s: his adventures and mischief- making, fishing trips, religious study, and work on his family's rubber plantation. Meanwhile, the traditional way of life in his village (or kampung) is steadily disappearing, with tin mines and factory jobs gradually replacing family farms and rubber small- holders. When Mat himself leaves for boarding school, he can only hope that his familiar kampung will still be there when he returns. Kampung Boy is hilarious and affectionate, with brilliant, super- expressive artwork that opens a window into a world that has now nearly vanished.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Why is Snot Green? by Glenn Murphy

From chapters.ca:
All the answers you will ever need! Why is snot is green? Do rabbits fart? What causes earthquakes? Do birds kiss? What is colour blindness? Why do we snore? Why do tigers have stripes? What makes our tummies rumble? Discover the answers to these and 192 other questions frequently asked at the Science Museum in this wonderfully funny and informative book. It is divided into five sections which cover everything from The Big Bang to bodily functions and cool gadgets.

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Dewey: There's a Cat in the Librry by Nicki Myron and Bret Witter

From chapters.ca:
When Librarian Vicki Myron finds a young kitten abandoned in the Spencer Library return box, she nurses him back to health, deciding then and there that he will be their library cat, and naming him, appropriately, Dewey Readmore Books. Dewey loves his new home, but once he discovers the littlest library visitors - who like to chase him, pull his tail, and squeeze him extra tight - Dewey begins to wonder if he's truly cut out for the demands of his new job. In the end, he is triumphant as he realizes that helping people big and small is what he is meant to do, and that by sharing his special brand of Dewey love, he can be the best library cat of all.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Gershon's Monster by Eric Alemmel

From chapters.ca:
Gershon was not always the best person he could be. True, the mistakes he made were common, ordinary things: a broken promise, a temper lost for no reason, a little untruth told here and there. But unlike most people, Gershon never regretted what he did. He never apologized or asked anyone's forgiveness. Why should he? Every year, on Rosh Hashanah, he would merely stuff his mistakes into a sack and cast them out to sea.

Friday, November 20, 2009

The Anne Frank Case: Simon Wiesenthal's Seach for the Truth by Susan Goldman Rubin, illustrated by Bill Farnsworth

From chapters.ca:
Because there were people who believed "The Diary of Anne Frank" was a hoax, renowned Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal set out to find incontrovertible proof that it was authentic.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Waddle by Rufus Butler Seder

From chapters.ca:
It's Waddle! And it's in colour. And boy, is it irresistible. In the same way that kids can't read Gallop! without wanting to gallop around the room, Waddle!, an animals- in- motion Scanimation book, will inspire prancing, hopping, stomping, and scampering.

I have to mention that the pictures are much harder to see in colour than they were in black and white.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

The Adventures of Daniel Boom aka Loud Boy by D. J. Steinberg, illustrated by Brian Smith

From chapters.ca:
Being the new kid in town with no volume control on his voice, Daniel Boom discovers an even bigger problem: the evil Kid- Rid Corporation has silenced the entire world with their terrible Soundsucker LX machine! Daniel taps into his inner superhero to become Loud Boy, along with his new pals who have bad habits (aka superpowers) of their own. The unlikely heroes are able to turn the tables on the villains, restoring peace and un- quiet to the world once more! But is it the end of Kid- Rid?

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Autism and Me: Sibling Stories by Ouise Shapiro, photos by Steven Vote

From chapters.ca:
In these moving essays, children tell their story of what it's like to live with a sibling who has autism.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Oliver has Something to Say! by Pamela Edwards, illustrated by Louis Pilon

From chapters.ca:
Oliver loves trains... or does he? Oliver is afraid of dogs... or is he? How do we know, when he never says anything? People assume Oliver is shy, because his chatty parents and bossy sister always talk for him. When he starts prekindergarten and is asked what he would like to do, at first the words don't come out. But once he realizes that this is his big chance to speak up for himself, nothing can stop him!
What does Oliver really want to say? He may surprise you!

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Finn Throws a Fit! by David Elliott, illustrated by Timoth Basil Ering

From chapters.ca:
Finn likes peaches. Usually. But not today. Today Finn doesn't like anything. Uh- oh. Is Finn going to throw a fit? Author David Elliott directs the event with wit, warmth, and appropriate wariness, while illustrator Timothy Basil Ering's energy and whimsy match this tantrum turn for turn. At once empathetic and uproariously funny, this picture book speaks directly to anyone (young or old) who has ever had - or tried to contain - a real earth- quaking, ground- shaking, full- on fit.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Frankie Pickle and the Closet of Doom by Eric Wight

From chapters.ca:
Meet Frankie Pickle...the kid with the world's most amazing imagination! It takes him on adventures. It helps him save the day. And sometimes it gets him into trouble. When Frankie's mom says he never has to clean his room again, he goes hog wild. The more he plays, the bigger the mess grows, until it tumbles out of control! Now Frankie must clean up his act, but will his imagination be enough to conquer the closet of doom?

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Mirette on the High Wire by Emily Arold McCully

From chapters.ca:
Mirette was always fascinated by the strange and interesting people who stayed in her mother's boarding house. But no one excited her as much as Bellini, who walks the clothesline with the grace and ease of a bird. When Mirette discovers that fear has kept him from performing for years, she sets out to show him that sometimes a student can be the greatest teacher of all.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Molly’s Family by Nancy Garden, illustrated by Sharon Wooding

From chapters.ca:
The members of Ms. Marston's kindergarten class are cleaning and decorating their room for the upcoming Open School Night. Molly and Tommy work on drawing pictures to put on the walls. Molly draws her family: Mommy, Mama Lu, and her puppy, Sam. But when Tommy looks at her picture, he tells her it's not of a family. "You can't have a mommy and a mama," he says. Molly doesn't know what to think; no one else in her class has two mothers. She isn't sure she wants her picture to be on the wall for Open School Night. Molly's dilemma, sensitively explored in words and art, shows readers that even if a family is different from others, it can still be happy, loving, and "real".

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Just Look by Tana Hoban

From chapters.ca:
Tana Hoban has improved the vision of children the world over - helping them to see, as well as look. Here the eminent photographer challenges readers to use their minds and imaginations. With die- cut pages that first conceal and then reveal, the unfamiliar is transformed into the familiar, providing stimulus and fun for mesmerized viewers.

Monday, November 09, 2009

Canadian Sports by Susan Hughes

From chapters.ca:
Whether it's the sports we invented or the sports we just love, this book examines Canada's role in sports history. Basketball Night in Canada? How about the Synchronized Swimming Playoffs? Perhaps not, but did you know that both basketball and synchronized swimming were invented by Canadians? This new addition to the Canada Close Up series steps up and delivers a fact- filled enjoyable read about sports and sports stars.

Sunday, November 08, 2009

The Faithful Friend by Robert D. San Souci, illustrated by Brian Pinkney

From chapters.ca:
On the lush tropical island of Martinique live Clement and Hippolyte, two inseparable friends. When Clement falls in love with the beautiful Pauline, Hippolyte agrees to join his best friend on his journey to propose marriage. But when Pauline accepts Clement's proposal, it enrages her uncle Monsieur Zabocat - reputed to be a quimboiseur, a wizard. To prevent the wedding, the old wizard lures Hippolyte into a deadly trap, forcing him to choose between his friend's safety and his own.

Saturday, November 07, 2009

Friday, November 06, 2009

Bumble Bugs and Elephants by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Clement Hurd

From chapters.ca:
Start with something that is great big. A bumble bug? Then add more animals - two great big chickens? - for a sing songy read- aloud perfect for the youngest reader. The best part of this colorful book opopposites is that it never ends! Do you know something thatis great big? Do you knowsomething that is tiny little?

Thursday, November 05, 2009

Hoaxed! Fakes and Mistakes in the World of Science by the editors of YES Magazine

From amazon.com
Scientists are smart people, trained to be skeptical and to test their hypotheses. But sometime hoaxes, fakes and mistakes rock their world. Hoaxed! uncovers and explains 17 brilliantly bogus stories from the history of science. You'll find usual suspects such as Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster, as well as some lesser known but fascinating stories: phony ancient bones, a "lost" tribe who weren't what they seemed, a UFO crash landing and many more. The combination of far- out facts, archival photos and comical illustrations keeps science interesting for youngsters. Hoaxed! is a sure way to promote a high level of science literacy, keep kids questioning their world and get their hoax antennae twitching.

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Mr. Lunch Takes a Plane Ride by J.otto Seibold and Vivian Walsh

From chapters.ca:
Mr. Lunch, a canine bird- chaser extraordinaire, takes his first plane ride and finds adventure in the skies.

This book has the rather interesting distinction of being the first picture book created entirely on a computer.

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

King and King and Family by Linda de Haan and Stern Nijland

From chapters.ca:
Join newlyweds King Lee and King Bertie on their journey into the noisy jungle. The kings are greeted by wild animal families, but the royal travelers suspect that something more significant awaits them in the trees. King and King soon discover that there's no adventure more wonderful than starting a family of their own.

Monday, November 02, 2009

Put it on the List! By Kristen Darbyshire

From chapters.ca:
What happens one frantic week when everyone forgets to put the things they need on Mom's shopping list? First, it's cookies, but no milk. Then macaroni, no cheese. And don't even ask about the toilet paper! Newcomer Kristen Darbyshire's quirky humor, fresh, graphic style, and sweetly expressive family of chickens will make this a favorite with kids ...and the beleaguered grocery shoppers in their lives.

Sunday, November 01, 2009

Canadian Girls who Rocked the World by Tanya Lloyd

From chapters.ca:
An inspiring book, Canadian Girls Who Rocked the World tells the stories of Canadian girls who won Olympic medals, discovered dinosaurs, explored their country or shaped its history - all while still in their teens. For example, when she was just 16 years old, Marilyn Bell stepped into the icy waters of Lake Ontario and became the first person in history to swim across it. Subsequently, she became the youngest person to swim the English Channel and changed the world's ideas about women's athletic abilities and endurance. And pop star Avril Lavigne released her first album when she was 17, which skyrocketed to the top of the charts, selling 12 million copies.
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