Friday, December 31, 2010

Always in Trouble by Corinne Demas, illustrated by Noah Z Jones

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No matter what day of the week it is, Toby is up to no good. His owner, Emma, doesn't know what to do! So she takes him to dog training school, where Ms. Katz teaches him everything a good dog needs to know. By week's end, Toby has learned some surprising new tricks, leaving no doubt as to why he is top dog in Emma's eyes!

Five for a Little One by Chris Raschka

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If you are a bunny, try a taste, take a gander, snuffle a sniff, relish a sound, and share a hug. Everything around is waiting. If you are a boy, or a girl, or a dog, or a kitty do like our friend Bunny. And enjoy.

Martha Doesn’t Share! By Samantha Berger, illustrated by Bruce Whatley

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Martha has officially mastered apologizing. Unfortunately, she still has a lot to work on when it comes to sharing. And while she doesn't learn to love it, she does discover that having her toys to herself means having to play with them all by herself, too. Not so fun! This hilarious follow- up to Martha doesn't say sorry! shows readers that sharing isn't all that bad when you take it one (small) toy at a time - like Martha does. It gets easier every day. Well, almost every day.

Deep in the Jungle by Dan Yaccarino

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When a lion tamer offers the king of the jungle a chance to be a big star in the circus, he can't resist. But life under the big top isn't all he imagined. Instead of becoming famous, suddenly the lion is the one taking orders. It isn't long before he's fed up, and with one gulp, he swallows that bossy lion tamer right down. Happily returning to the jungle a better lion, he apologizes for his former bullying ways.

A Bloom of Friendship: The Story of the Canadian Tupil Festival by Anne Renaud, illustrated by Ashley Spires

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Every spring, Canada's capital bursts into color with thousands of tulip blooms. The inspiration for the Canadian Tulip Festival was not only a love of flowers, but also a friendship that blossomed between two countries during World War II. Photos, artifacts, military maps, and colorful illustrations bring history to life in this uplifting story of the enduring friendship between Canada and the Netherlands.

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Missile Mouse: The Star Crusher by Jake Parker

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Missile Mouse, secret agent for the Galactic Security Agency, is a risk taker and a rule breaker, which is why he's in hot water at GSA headquarters. Then RIP, the Rogue Imperium of Planets, kidnaps a scientist who knows about the Star Crusher, a doomsday machine capable of destroying the entire universe. Time to let loose the mouse! Missile Mouse battles giant space slugs, corrupt agents, killer bugs, and a pair of shark- headed thugs to save the day (and the scientist!).

Big Mama Makes the World by Phyllis Root, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury

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When Big Mama made the world, she didn't mess about. Earth sky and sea, sun and moon, plants and trees, fish, birds and animals all fell right in line with Big Mama's plans. What Big Mama wants, Big Mama gets. That's how it is. It wasn't easy, either, with that little baby to take care of. But nothing stops Big Mama. Not for a second. Through it all - from darkness to light, from far up in the clouds to the bottom of the ocean, from a ball of mud to a big bang - shines Big Mama, larger- than- life and down- to- earth, with her baby sitting on her hip and the laundry piling up.

Instructions by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Charles Vess

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A renowned storyteller whose words have transported readers to magical realms and an acclaimed illustrator of lushly imagined fairy- tale landscapes guide a traveler safely through lands unknown and yet strangely familiar...and home again.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Museum Trip by Barbara Lehman

From chapters.ca:
Museums: filled with mysterious, magical art and curiosities? Or secrets? And what might happen if a boy suddenly became part of one of the mind- bending exhibits? Join the fun in Museum Trip, by Barbara Lehman, the author- illustrator of the Caldecott Honorwinning The Red Book.

Why? By Nikolai Popov

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A frog sits peacefully on a rock in a meadow, smelling a flower. Suddenly, an umbrella- wielding mouse digs his way out of the ground and for no apparent reason attacks, stealing the frog's flower. The frog gives chase, seizing the mouse's umbrella. All too soon, the hostilities escalate into a full- fledged war. This cautionary tale, though wordless, speaks volumes about the absurdity of aggression and the inevitable consequences of violence.

The Cat’s Pajamas by Wallace Edwards

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From the acclaimed Wallace Edwards comes his second collection of idioms, a companion to the award- winning Monkey Business.

Beaver is Lost by Elisha Cooper

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In this nearly wordless picture book by Elisha Cooper, winner of a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book award, a young beaver is accidentally separated from his family. Follow Beaver as he's chased by a dog, visits a zoo, and even finds himself in the middle of a busy city street.

The Little Word Catcher by Danielle Simard, illustrated by Genevieve Cote

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A little girl tries to help her grandmother by finding the growing number of words that seem to be escaping her. Are the words hiding somewhere? Can she trap them in her net like butterflies? A gentle exploration of the effects of Alzheimer's on the relationships in a family, and the special bond it creates between a grandmother and her granddaughter as the young girl begins to believe that her grandmother has used up all her words and has passed them on to her, as a gift.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Piggie Pie! By Margie Palatini, illustrated by Howard Fine

Gritch the witch really wants piggie pie, the only thing she needs is pigs. So off she goes to Old MacDonald's farm for some pigs. She has a little trouble finding what she's looking for, though.

Sadie and the Snowman by Allen Morgan, illustrated by Brenda Clark

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Sadie can't believe it! For a whole winter, she builds and rebuilds a snowman who becomes her very special friend, but it always melts. At the end of the winter, she manages to save just a little bit of her snowman for next year.

What the Rat Told Me: A Legend of the Chinese Zodiac by Marie Sellier, Catherine Louis, and Wang Fei

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A wonderful introduction for young readers to the Chinese zodiac adapted from a Chinese Buddhist legend dating from the Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). Illustrated by the critically acclaimed team of author, illustrator, and calligrapher that created The Legend of the CHinese Dragon.

A Man Called Raven by Richard Van Camp, illustrated by George Littlechild

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A mysterious man tells two Indian brothers why they must not hurt the ravens that pester them.

Monday, December 27, 2010

Binky the Space Cat by Ashley Spires

Binky has achieved his space cat license and is ready to blast into outer space. He has been protecting his family from aliens for a while now, and is ready for the next adventure, but who will look after his family while he's in space?

Daily Comet: Boy Saves Earth from Giant Octopus by Frank Asch and Devin Asch

When Hayward Palmer accompanies his father to work one day he thinks he knows it all. His father is a reporter for a sensationalist news paper and Hayward isn't being taken in by any of his stories.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Crunch Munch Dinosaur Lunch! by Paul Bright, illustrated by Michael Terry

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With his big, big mouth and big, big claws, Ty is the biggest and baddest of all the dinosaurs. But Ty has a tiny, tiny sister called Teri who loves her big brother very much. And when Ty goes hunting, his adoring, tiny sister becomes a big, big problem.

Don’t Spill the Beans! By Ian Schoenherr

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Bear's got a secret. What could it be? Could it have something to do with you?

A Pig Parade is a Terrible Idea by Michael Ian Black, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

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Could anything possibly be more fun than a pig parade!? You wouldn't think so. But you'd be wrong. A pig parade is a terrible idea. Pigs hate to march, refuse to wear the uniforms, don't care about floats, and insist on playing country music ballads. Those are just some of the reasons. And trust me, this hysterical book has plenty more!

The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman by Darcy Pattison, illustrated by Joe Cepeda

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Uncle Ray (a resident of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and a carpenter), isn't free to visit Tameka, his favorite niece, in Redcrest, California, so he sends a substitute. He builds a wooden man and places him along the road for a westward traveler to adopt. Folks of all sorts join the adventure, sending letters and postcards back to Uncle Ray to report on Oliver K. Woodman's whereabouts, and Oliver gradually makes his way across the country to meet Tameka. In the end, they all meet for a joyous reunion in South Carolina.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Truck Stuck by Sallie Wolf, illustrated by Andy Robert Davies

The big truck is stuck under the viaduct. Can the tow truck get it out? No, and now it's holding up traffic!

Fire Engine Man by Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha

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Calling all preschoolers - grab a hose and ladder - it's time to put out fires! Alarm rings. Lights flash. Sirens sound - FIRE! Here comes the fire engine man. Dressed from head to toe in special gear, he drives his trusty fire truck to the scene and puts the fire out. It's all in a day's work for this brave firefighter.
Told in simple words from a little boy's point of view, this action- packed picture book celebrates a child's world of adventure.

Hush Little Digger by Ellen Olson-Bown, illustrated by Lee White

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Hush, little digger, don't say a word, Papa's gonna scoop you a pile of dirt. And if that dirt starts to overflow, Papa's gonna find you a red backhoe. There's rough and tumble fun to be had in the sandbox where a father and his little digger construct a larger- than- life world of dump trucks, backhoes, bulldozers, and more.

The Christmas Magic by Laruen Thompson, illustrated by Jon J Muth

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Far, far north, when the nights are longest and the stars shine brightest, the spirit of Christmas fills the air with magic. Santa gathers his reindeer, feeds them parsnips and berries, and polishes his bells and his sled. Then, with great care, he chooses toys for every child in the world; for Santa loves them all dearly and he knows what each one desires more than anything. Lauren Thompson, known for her extraordinary ability to touch the hearts of the very youngest children, has created an uplifting and beautiful Christmas experience. Jon J Muth's warm, enchanting artwork thrums with the kind of magic that makes reindeer fly!

Monsters on Machines by Deb Lund, illustrated by Robert Neubecker

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Meet Stinky Stubb, Dirty Dugg, Gorbert, and Melvina, the craftiest crew of monsters ever to build a house. With hard hats and heavy machinery, these feisty fellas dig, dump, hammer, nail, and after a surprise lunch of Mamas special monsteroni and cheese they even squeeze in time for an afternoon snooze. With backhoes, bulldozers, and mud mounds galore, here is a book that young construction enthusiasts will want to dig into over and over again.

Friday, December 24, 2010

Amelia Earhart: This Broad Ocean by Sarah Stewart Taylor and Ben Towle

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Amelia Earhart developed a love of flying at a very young age... and she wasn't about to let any man get in the way of her dreams. What began as a simple joy became something much deeper - a commitment to open doors for all women. As Amelia built a name for herself in the field of aviation - breaking numerous records along the way - she paved the road for future trailblazers, women like Danica Patrick, the first woman to win an Indy car race, and Eileen Collins, the first female space shuttle pilot. In Amelia Earhart: This Broad Ocean, Taylor and Towle focus on Amelia's triumphant crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in 1928, offering us a glimpse at her relentless ambition and her tireless will to promote women's rights. But above all, author and illustrator leave us with a sense of her deep- rooted desire to touch the sky.

Truce: The Day the Soldiers Stopped Fighting by Jim Murphy

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On July 29, 1914, the world's peace was shattered as the artillery of the Austro-Hungarian Empire began shelling the troops of the country to its south. What followed was like a row of falling dominoes as one European country after another rushed to war. Soon most of Europe was fighting in this calamitous war that could have been avoided. This was, of course, World War I. But who could have guessed that on December 25 the troops would openly defy their commanding officers by stopping the fighting and having a spontaneous celebration of Christmas with their "enemies?" In what can only be described as a miracle, this beautiful and heartrending narrative will remind everyone how brotherhood and love for one another reach far beyond the boundaries of war and politics.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Poop Happened! A History of the World from the Bottom Up by Sarah Albee

From chapters.ca:
The number one book on "number two" will give kids a whole new perspective on the past. A blend of historical photos and humorous illustrations provides fascinating information and adds to the potty humor.

Hatter M Volume 2: Mad with Wonder by Frank Beddor and Liz Cavalier, illustrated by Sami Makkonen

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It''s a mad, mad, mad world as Royal Bodyguard Hatter Madigan's maniacal quest to find Alyss continues! In Volume 2, Mad With Wonder, Hatter follows the Glow from London to the battlefields of America's Civil War in search of the Princess who must some day be Queen. The America that Hatter encounters is a sprawling, wounded, boiling landscape of innocence and energy run amok. The war is tearing the country apart, yet Hatter must maintain his sanity in this maelstrom of holy rollers, child healers, prophetic snake handlers, deranged outlaws, and passionate southern belles. As Hatter searches he learns he is not the only Wonderland presence that has found its way to the Promised Land. Queen Redd's black imagination is fueling the Civil War and threatening our world with her evil!

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Foiled by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Mike Cavallaro

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Aliera Carstairs just doesn't fit in. She's always front and center at the fencing studio, but at school she's invisible. And she's fine with that... until Avery Castle walks into her first period biology class. Avery may seem perfect now, but will he end up becoming her Prince Charming or just a toad?

Mr. Putter and Tabby Bake the Cake by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Arthur Howard

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It is Christmastime. Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, are having a hard time thinking of what to give their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry. She likes strange things - even fruitcake. Mr. Putter cannot believe anyone likes fruitcake. So he decides to bake her a light and airy Christmas cake. It will be a cinch...or will it?

M is for Meow: A Cat Alphabet by Helen L. Wilbur, illustrated by Robert Papp

An alphabet book dedicated to cats.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Babyberry Pie by Heather Vogel Frederick, illustrated by Amy Schwartz

From chapters.ca:
How do you bake a babyberry pie? Pick one wiggly baby from the babyberry tree. Pop him in the tub and scrub clean. Add sugar to his nose and toes. Tuck him into a warm pie crust. And don't forget a kiss goodnight! That's the perfect recipe for a babyberry pie - and a playful, peaceful bedtime. (Just don't let that little giggleberry wiggle away!)

The Emperor of Absurdia by Chris Riddell

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Welcome to Absurdia: a strange and wonderful land where nothing is quite what it seems. Trees are birds, umbrellas are trees, and the sky is thick with snoring fish. Join one small boy as he tumbles out of bed into a crazy dreamland of wardrobe monsters, dragons - and amazing adventure.

Auntie Claus by Elise Primavera

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Auntie Claus is just another eccentric New Yorker - or is she? Young Sophie has often wondered about her unusual great- aunt, Auntie Claus. She lives in penthouse 25C at the Bing Cherry Hotel and is so curioso! After all, Auntie Claus serves Christmas cookies all year long and her tree is always the best- decorated in the city. And then there's her annual "business trip," right around the holidays. This year Sophie is determined to get to the bottom of Auntie Claus's mysterious ways. Put on your mittens and bundle up for an adventure beyond your wildest dreams.

Mouse was Mad by Linda Urban, illustrated by Henry Cole

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Who knows the best way to be mad? Bear stomps. Hare hops. Bobcat screams. Mouse? He just can't get it right. But when he finds his own way - still and quiet - he discovers that his own way might be the best of all. New talent Linda Urban offers a story about self- expression that is both sweet and sly - and Henry Cole creates a cast of animal friends that is simply irresistible.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Knuffle Bunny Free: An Unexpected Diversion by Mo Willems

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Trixie and her family are off on a fantastic trip to visit her grandparent's all the way in Holland! But does Knuffle Bunny have different travel plans? An emotional tour de force, Knuffle Bunny Free concludes one of the most beloved picture- book series in recent memory, with pitch perfect text and art, photos from around the world, and a stunning foldout spread, culminating in a hilarious and moving surprise that no child or parent will be able to resist.

How Santa Got His Job by Stephen Krensky, illustrated by S. D. Schindler

From chapters.ca:
Have you ever wondered what Santa did before he was Santa? When Santa was young and needed a job, no one was looking for a man in a red suit to deliver gifts on Christmas. So Santa tried just about everything - from a chimney sweep to a postman to a circus performer. But none of these worked out. It wasn't until he met a group of elves who helped him use all his special talents, that Santa was able to find his dream job.

One Drowsy Dragon by Ethan Long

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One drowsy dragon is trying to get some sleep, but his ten dragon friends want to have fun instead. Five are playing with their toys, six are making milk shakes, and seven are watching scary shows on TV. Find out what a drowsy dragon has to do in order to catch some Zzzzzzs in this rollicking counting book.

The Birthday Fish by Dan Yaccarino

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An adorable new picture book about an unlikely friendship Cynthia has always wanted a pony of her very own and is sure her parents will give her one for her birthday. But to her dismay, they give her a goldfish instead. Determined to get rid of it, she puts the fish in her doll stroller and sets off toward the lake. But during the walk, Cynthia discovers that this is a little fish with a big personality - could it be even better than having a pony?

Have You Ever Seen a Sneep? By Tasha Pym, illustrated by Joel Stewart

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Have you ever had your picnic pinched by a Sneep? No? Not ever? Then maybe you’ve been disturbed by a Snook? Or swallowed by a Grullock? No? Not that either? Then you must have met the springing Knoo? Or been chased by a Loon? No? What, never?! Then perhaps it’s time you read this book!

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Art and Max by David Wiesner

From chapters.ca:
Max wants to be an artist like Arthur, but his first attempt at using a paintbrush sends the two friends on a whirlwind trip through various media, with unexpected consequences.

On Christmas Eve by Peter Collington

From chapters.ca:
Dozens of tiny fairies guide Santa Claus to the home of a little girl who lives in a house without a chimney.

Changes, Changes by Pat Hutchins

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The little wooden couple are happy in their building- block house - until it catches fire. The solution? They transform the house into a fire engine! But then there's so much water that they have to build a boat...The very youngest can "read" this charming, wordless picture book all by themselves.

The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn, illustrated by Ruth E Harper and Nancy M Leak

From chapters.ca:
In this contemporary classic Chester Raccoon seeks love and reassurance from his mother as he ventures out into the world to attend his very first day of school.

Start Saving Henry! by Nancy Carlson

From chapters.ca:
When Henry the mouse wants to buy a Super Robot Dude, he discovers how hard it is to save money.

Monster Fliers from the Time of the Dinosaurs by Elizabeth MacLeod, illustrated by John Bindon

From chapters.ca:
While the dinosaurs walked the earth, pterosaurs (flying reptiles), ancient birds and other monster fliers ruled the skies. John Bindon's illustrations, created with the help of the latest fossil research, bring nineteen of these long- vanished creatures to life with startling brilliance. Some of these monster fliers were as small as a crow, others as big as a small plane. Monster Fliers brings together the latest research in clear, engaging text and dramatic illustrations, making it a great addition to a young child's dinosaur collection. The book includes a timeline to show when these creatures lived as well as a chart indicating their relative sizes.
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