Tell me a Scary Story...But Not TOO Scary! by Carl Reiner, illustrated by James Bennett

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The incomparable Carl Reiner's first children's book Tell Me a Scary Story, was a hit when it appeared in 2003. Here at last is the sequel, complete with a read- along CD filled with even more of the scary stuff children love - odd beams of light coming from nowhere, oodles of goopy goo, memorable characters, and mysteries for kids to solve... if they dare. As the story becomes scarier, Reiner pauses to ask readers, "Shall we turn the page, or is it too scary?" That's for kids to decide! Here's a fun book with delicious thrills that children will ask for again and again.

Boo, Bunny by Kathryn O. Galbraith, illustrated by Jeff Mack

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Eeek! Squeak! Hallowe'en can be especially spooky for a shy bunny. But when that shy bunny bumps into another shy bunny, friendship scares away fear. Once they join forces, not even the darkest night can stop them two brave bunnies from having the best Hallowe'en ever.

Haunted Party by Iza Trapani

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Filled with Hallowe'en party traditions, this humorous, rhyming book invites readers to count eerie party guests as they arrive at the haunted house of the ghost, then count backward as the guests depart.

The Runaway Mummy: A Petrifying Parody by Michael Rex

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A little mummy transforms into a series of incredible monsters in order to run away and assert his independence. His mother keeps coming to get him, but this little mummy has a mind of his own. Filled with uproarious illustrations, another beloved classic gets a kind- hearted send- up in this utterly monsterized parody. Energetic art and a hilarious text will have kids begging to read this again and again.

On Meadowview Street by Henry Cole

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Caroline lives on Meadowview Street. But where's the meadow? Where's the view? There's nothing growing in her front yard except grass. Then she spots a flower and a butterfly and a bird and Caroline realizes that with her help, maybe Meadowview Street can have a meadow after all.

Harriet, You'll Drive me Wild! by Marla Frazee

Harriet gets into a lot of mischief. She doesn't mean to, but mischief seems to find her at every turn. Mommy is very patient, but even she has her limits.

Art to Make you Scared by Elizabeth Newbery

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Here are eight works of art from all around the world that aim to send a shiver down your spine. Terrible sea monsters, ghostly apparitions, hungry sharks - be ready for anything in this exciting but terrifying introduction to great art. This new series presents a fresh way for children to look at world art and examines all different art styles, including paintings, sculptures, prints and crafts. Art to Make You Scared includes a two- page information spread about the artists and each painting.

Everywhere the Cow Says “Moo!” by Ellen Slusky Weinstein, illustrated by Kenneth Andersson

Animals make different sounds in different languages...except the cow.

This is a great book to talk about animal sounds and language, especially in a multicultural class where songs like Old McDonald may be a bit more complicated than expected.

Ferocious Wild Beasts by Chris Wormell

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Jack is lost in the forest - a forest that his mom has told him is full of ferocious wild beasts! But the creatures that Jack meets there seem perfectly friendly to him, even if they are a bit worried about the ferocious wild beasts he's been telling them about...But then they hear a terrible roar...Who can it be?

Miss Smith and the Haunted Library by Michael Garland

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When Miss Smith reads from her magical book, the worlds she describes come alive - literally. Today Miss Smith is taking her class on a field trip to a deliciously spooky library. There the class meets librarian Virginia Creeper and settles down to listen to a few scary tales. Before long everyone's favorite creepy characters are stalking the library and a haunted party is in full swing. So...who's for taking a ride with the Headless Horseman?

The Circus Ship by Chris Van Dusen

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When a circus ship runs aground off the coast of Maine, the poor animals are left on their own to swim the chilly waters. Staggering onto a nearby island, they soon win over the wary townspeople with their kind, courageous ways. So well do the critters blend in that when the greedy circus owner returns to claim them, villagers of all species conspire to outsmart the bloated blowhard. With buoyant rhymes and brilliantly caricatured illustrations evoking the early nineteenth century, Chris Van Dusen presents a hugely entertaining tale about the bonds of community - and a rare hidden-pictures spread for eagle- eyed readers of all ages.

There's No Such Thing! by Tony Mitton, illustrated by Daniel Postgate

There's no such thing as ghosts, vampires, monsters, or ware wolves. But if there's no such thing...what's following us?

Fanny and Annabelle by Holly Hobbie

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Holly Hobbie, the bestselling author of the Toot & Puddle series, brings us Fanny and Annabelle, a new story about creative Fanny with a do- it- yourself theme. In the second Fanny adventure, Fanny writes her first picture book. Since Annabelle, her doll, was Fanny's first creation, it's fitting she should star in the story. Annabelle's adventure ends up mirroring Fanny's own life as they both manage to give the perfect birthday gift to a loved one. With Hobbie's heartwarming art mixed with Fanny's own delightfully naïve drawings, this sweet tale will inspire fans and new readers alike to get creative.

Monster Goose by Judy Sierra, illustrated by Jack E Davis

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Old Monster Goose has turned Mother Gooses world of nursery rhymes inside out! Here she presents twenty- five deliciously disgusting new poems, filled with rodents and maggots, zombies and ghouls, spiders and, of course, monsters. Remember King Cole? That terrible troll washes his feet in the toilet bowl. And poor Mistress Mary, her gardens quite scary - its killer potatoes ate all her tomatoes and now are out looking for Mary!

Chicken Cheeks: The Beginning of the Ends by Michael Ian Black, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

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Some bears will go to any length to get some honey. This one recruits every animal that comes along to form, well, a stack. The result? Tail of the duck to the gluteus maximus of the duck- billed platypus (with many other rears in between). Readers will giggle with delight at the bird's eye view of some hysterical animal bottoms. Follow this back- sided journey up the tree - where the real surprise awaits. The pairing of Black's minimal text with Hawkes's visual story line will keep you chuckling from the bottom up.

Dogs by Emily Gravett

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Gorgeous canines of every shape, size and colour are bounding through this irresistible book. Can you choose one dog to love best of all? With playful pencil and watercolour illustrations to delight children and adults alike, everyone will long to bark along with the Chihuahua and tickle the Dalmatian`s tummy. A wonderfully satisfying book with a twist in the tail.

Fairies Cook Book by Barbara Beery

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Every girl at heart can now enter the magical world of fairies with Barbara Beery's Fairies Cookbook. Perfect for snack time - or any time - these fairy- themed snacks and treats will transform a dreary or dull afternoon into an enchanted party, as well as teach valuable kitchen skills while girls create entrancing treats in their own kitchen. The charming recipes are themed specifically for Sugarplum Fairies, Garden Fairies, Rainbow Fairies, Snowflake Fairies, and Secret Fairies.

A Paddling of Ducks: Animals in Groups from A to Z by Marjorie Blain Parker, illustrated by Joseph Kelly

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Featuring groups of animals from an army of ants to a herd of zebras, this book takes young children on a wildly imaginative tour through a zany animal kingdom. Each group of animals is described using a collective noun (for example, a skulk of foxes, a nest of vipers, a labor of moles). Joseph Kelly's richly detailed illustrations show animals engaged in gently surreal play on a summer day in various park- like settings. Young readers will revel in the visual jokes and puns on every page.

Gorilla's Story by Harriet Blackford, illustrated by Manja Stojic

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This gentle, beautifully told story follows a young gorilla from birth, as he peers out from Mama's comforting arms, to maturity - when he's ready to look after and protect his own group of females. Along the way, danger lurks as he learns to live in the African jungle, facing such threats as a hungry leopard and a big, older silverback. With its stunning paintings and simple, engaging text, Gorilla's Story is a winning, must- have entry in the popular series. An author's note at the end explains why these intelligent apes are now endangered and encourages young conservationists to become involved.

Robin Hook, Pirate Hunter by Eric A. Kimmel, illustrated by Michael Dooling

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Kimmel gleefully plunders Sherwood Forest, Peter Pan, Dr. Dolittle and pirate lore for this hybrid tale of a stout- hearted lad bent on ending piracy. Adopted as an infant by Captain James Hook, Robin develops some decidedly anti- swashbuckling traits as he grows older. "He hated making people walk the plank. He never enjoyed sinking ships. And he was kind to people and animals." Fed up, Captain Hook maroons him on an island, where Robin learns the language of animals and forms a ragtag crew of abandoned children. Their mission: to rid the seven seas of all pirates.

Pete the Sheep-Sheep by Jackie French, illustrated by Bruce Whatley

Pete is a sheep. Unlike other sheep, however, he can herd...he is a sheep-sheep. Being a sheep makes it hard for him to get along with the other sheep-dogs, but Pete has other talents too - he's an excellent barber!

Reminiscent of Babe, Pete is a fantastic book about overcoming differences and doing what you're good at despite opposition.

The Enemy: A Book About Peace by Davide Cali, illustrated by Serge Bloch

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In this moving picture book, award- winning collaborators Davide Cali and Serge Bloch present a fable for our time about two lonely soldiers facing each other across a barren battlefield. What each discovers, as the story unfolds, is that the enemy is not a faceless beast, but rather a real person with family, friends, and dreams.

Alpha Oops! H is for Halloween by Alethea Kontis, illustrated by Bob Kolar

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H gets top billing - but a stubborn B has something scary to say - as the inside- out alphabet gives a howl- arious Hallowe'en performance. Neon- bright, comically detailed illustrations show a cacophony of costumed letters, each with a mind and personality all its own.

Doctor Ted by Andrea Beaty and Pascal Lemaitre

One morning Ted wakes up with a sniffly nose; he needs to see a doctor! But there just isn't a doctor around when you need one, so Ted decides to become a doctor himself. It turns out that there are sick people every where he looks!

Firefighter Ted by Andrea Beaty, illustrated by Pascal Lemaitre

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Burning toast,a sizzling sidewalk,volcanoes erupting at a science fair! Danger lurks everywhere, and not a firefighter to be found. Ted knows it is time to become Firefighter Ted. It's the least a helpful bear can do.

Dinosailors by Deb Lund, illustrated by Howard Fine

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Prepare for a high- rhyming, tummy- tickling, rip- snortingly hilarious tale of hijinks on the high seas when a crew of novice dinosailors set sail for adventure... only to find that something even better awaits them back home. Deb Lund has created a dinovoyage of epic proportions, an outrageous journey that finds a dinomite match in the equally outlandish art of Howard Fine.

Lunch Lady And The Author Visit Vendetta by Jarrett J Krosoczka

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Dee, Terrence, and Hector are very excited about Author Visit Day. Lewis Scribson is the author of the famous Flippy Bunny books, and Hector is a huge fan! And it gets Dee and Terrence out of math class. But something is a little off about this special guest. And Coach Birkby, the gym teacher, mysteriously disappears the day of his visit. What evil designs does this world-famous writer have on his agenda? Lunch Lady's going to get to the bottom of it, even if she has to kick some bunny butt!

Lunch Lady and the Summer Camp Shakedown by Jarrett J Korsoczka

In the fourth book in the Lunch Lady series both the lunch ladies and the kids are hoping for a nice holiday and are surprised to end up at the same summer camp. It's not going to be a relaxing vacation, though, with a horrible swamp monster running rampant and spoiling all the fun!

A Book About Color: A Clear and Simple Guide for Young Artists by Mark Gonyea

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Beginning with the six houses on Color Street - red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple - and concluding with the introduction of the color wheel, in this follow- up to A Book About Design Mark Gonyea explains how artists visualize and choose colours. A Book about Color uses simple building blocks of colour, shape, and design to introduce young artists to the world of colour theory.

Hana in the Time of the Tulips by Deborah Noyes, illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline

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Hana and her father used to love to walk in the garden and play their favorite game. But ever since tulip fever struck Holland, Hana's father has been consumed by greed, and now he is too busy even to kiss her good night. It is up to Hana - with some help from a special family friend - to find a way to remind her father of what's truly valuable. With stunning art reminiscent of Rembrandt, this tender tale illuminates the enduring love between father and child.

How Rocket Learned to Read by Tad Hills

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This sweet picture book starring an irresistible dog named Rocket and his teacher, a little yellow bird, is perfect for back- to- school! Follow along as Rocket masters the alphabet, sounds out words, and finally...learns to read all on his own.

Miss Brooks Loves Books! (and I Don't) by Barbara Bottner, illustrated by Michael Emberley

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With the help of Miss Brooks, Missy's classmates all find books they love in the library - books about fairies and dogs and trains and cowboys. But Missy dismisses them all - "Too flowery, too furry, too clickety, too yippity." Still, Miss Brooks remains undaunted. Book Week is here and Missy will find a book to love if they have to empty the entire library. What story will finally win over this beastly, er, discriminating child? William Steig's Shrek! - the tale of a repulsive green ogre in search of a revolting bride - of course! Barbara Bottner and Michael Emberley pay playful homage to the diverse tastes of child readers and the valiant librarians who are determined to put just the right book in each child's hands.

Cinton Gregory's Secret by Bruch Whatley

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Clinton Gregory has a secret. Actually, Clinton Gregory has at least seven secrets, one for each night of the week. Monday, he wrestled a dragon named Gordon; Wednesday, he was invited to dinner with giants; and Sunday, he made paper hats for a ship full of pirates and then rocketed to the moon and back! But the secrets don't stop there...For the daydreamer in every child, this adventurous fantasy is filled with lush details to discover in each illustration. Children will pore over the large double page spreads during storytime readings and nod off to sleep at bedtime after following Clinton Gregory''s very busy, outrageously whimsical agenda.

The day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Dave McKean

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What if you wanted your best friend's two goldfish so much that you'd swap anything for them, even your father? What if your mother came home and found out what you'd done?

Big Red Lollipop by Rukhsana Khan, illustrated by Sophie Blackall

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Rubina has been invited to her first birthday party, and her mother, Ami, insists that she bring her little sister along. Rubina is mortified, but she can't convince Ami that you just don't bring your younger sister to your friendas party. So both girls go, and not only does Sana demand to win every game, but after the party she steals Rubinaas prized party favor, a red lollipop. What's a fed- up big sister to do? Rukhsana Khanas clever story and Sophie Blackallas irresistible illustrations make for a powerful combination in this fresh and surprising picture book.

If You Were a Penguin by Wendell and Florence Minor

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If you were a penguin...You could swim really fast and toboggan on ice. Sing a happy duet, once or twice. You could live on land but dive under the sea. There's a lot penguins can do, just like you and me! Wendell and Florence Minor create a charming tribute to all the playful fun and activity that comes with being a penguin - which young readers can delight in too!

Not all Princesses Dress in Pink by Jane Yolen and Heidi E Y Stemple, illustrated by Anne-Sophie Languetin

Some people think that all princesses dress in pink, but not all of them do. These princesses play in the mud and play sports wearing their sparkly crowns...but not dressed in pink!

Tarra and Bella: The Elephant and Dog who Became Best Friends by Carol Buckley

Tarra is a lonely elephant. She doesn't seem to get along with the others on her sanctuary in Tennessee. One day a dog walks into the park and the two become fast friends. Reminiscent of the Owen and Mzee stories, Tarra and Bella are a great addition to any library.

The Manga Cookbook by The Manga University Culinary Institute, illustrated by Chihiro Hattori

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Reading manga sure can make a person hungry! Food appears frequently in Japanese comics, but what exactly is it that the characters are eating? Introducing The Manga Cookbook, an illustrated step- by- step guide to preparing simple Japanese dishes using ingredients found in every Western kitchen. Learn to identify and make the same things you see in all your favorite manga: authentic onigiri (rice balls), yakitori (skewered chicken), oshinko (pickled vegetables), udon (Japanese noodles), okonomiyaki (Japanese-style pizza) and many others! Includes sections on how to assemble bento boxed lunches and properly use chopsticks. Features original manga illustrations by Chihiro Hattori. Soon, you too can enjoy a meal fit for a manga character!

Never Take a Shark to the Dentist (and Other Things not to Do) by Judi Barrett, illustrated by John Nickle

There are many thing you should never do...including taking a shark to the dentist. You should also never invite ants to a picnic. A wonderfully illustrated book with very good advice.

How to Clean a Hippopotamus: A Look at Unusual Animal Partnerships by Steve Jenkins, illustrated by Robin Page

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What does a water buffalo see in an egret? Why would a badger want a coyote for company? What makes a horse mackerel think he can hang around with a Portugese man- of- war - and live to tell about it? In this fascinating picture book, Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore these and many other instances of mutualism: the mutually beneficial symbiotic relationships that can be found everywhere in the animal kingdom.

The Construction Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta, illustrated by Bob Bolster

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Readers explore construction equipment in this noisy alphabet book. Pallotta's trademark humor punctuates the informative text, while Bolster's vibrant oil paintings bring to life a busy construction site.

Does a Cow Say Boo? By Judy Hindley, illustrated by Brita Granstrom

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Does a toddler like to make animal sounds? Yes! Then follow Judy Hindley's multicultural crew of little ones to the farmyard, where they gleefully peek through fences, scratch dogs' bellies, cuddle cats, and celebrate the distinctive - and easily imitated - sound each animal makes. Once again, Judy Hindley's rollicking rhymes are irresistible, and Brita Granström's tots adorably familiar, making for a happily noisy romp that readers will want to shout aloud.

Seven Hungry Babies by Candace Fleming, illustrated by Eugene Yelchin

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One mama bird. Seven hungry babies. Will those babies ever be full? Will mama EVER get a rest?

Drum City by Thea Guidone, illustrated by Vanessa Newton

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What begins with one boy's beat on a kettle soon spreads to pots and pans and cartons and cans all across the neighborhood. When everyone joins in, together they create the catchy, driving tempo of a bright, hot drum city!

Dinosnore! By John Bendall Brunello

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Simple text and bold illustrations make this a perfect picture book for young readers. Three young dinosaurs are having lots of fun trying to wake their sleepy mum up, but nothing seems to work. All she does is snore, snore, snore! And when they finally manage to wake her, they are in for a surprise.

My Little Sister Ate One Hare by Bill Grossman, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

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In this hilarious counting book, a ravenous younger sibling eats everything from one hare to ten peas. With funny and charming illustrations and silly text, this picture book will have the entire family giggling.

At the Edge: Daring Acts in Desperate Times by Larry Verstraete

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Over twenty true- life stories about life- threatening situations and the wrenching choices made by the people facing them. In this compelling book, readers are presented with true accounts of desperate situations, and the split- second decisions that people were forced to make. Many of the stories focus on Canadian experiences, while the rest have emerged from around the world. A young man in Nunavut fights off a polar bear to save his friend. A Canadian peacekeeper in the Congo risks his own life to save those of stranded tourists. Ordinary people show extraordinary character during the Halifax Explosion, the Holocaust, Hurricane Katrina, the Tiananmen Square protests, and September 11, 2001. An important book, whose contents will fascinate middle- grade readers, and provide a perfect springboard to discussion about making life- changing decisions.

Monkey and Me by Emily Gravett

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A mischevious little girl and her toy monkey swing irresistibly through the pages of this playful book. Children will love guessing the animals they pretend to be, before shouting out the answers as the pages are turned to reveal the real creatures. Soon everyone will be waddling like a penguin, jumping like a kangaroo and hanging upside down like a bat!

Big, Bigger, Biggest! by Nancy Coffelt

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How would you describe a hippopotamus? Big might be the first word that comes to mind. What about a whale? Gigantic? Immense? How about enormous! What if you had to find a word for the biggest animal of them all- a dinosaur. Mammoth? Humongous? Colossal! With its bright pictures of animals in all shapes and sizes, this terrific read- aloud introduces young children to the language of comparisons, synonyms, and antonyms.