Monday, April 30, 2012

Rain School by James Rumford

From chapters.ca:
It is the first day of school in Chad, Africa. Children are filling the road. "Will they give us a notebook?" Thomas asks. "Will they give us a pencil?" "Will I learn to read?" But when he and the other children arrive at the schoolyard, they find no classroom, no desks. Just a teacher. "We will build our school," she says. "This is our first lesson." James Rumford, who lived in Chad as a Peace Corps volunteer, fills these pages with the vibrant colors of Africa and the spare words of a poet to show how important learning is in a country where only a few children are able to go to school.

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Calamity Jack by Shannon and Dean Hale, illustrated by Nathan Hale

From chapters.ca:
In this sequel to graphic novel interpretation of Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel, Jack is a born schemer who climbs a magical beanstalk in the hope of exacting justice from a mean giant and gaining a fortune for his widowed mother, aided by some friends.

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Astonishing Animals ABC by Charles Fuge

From chapters.ca:
A is for absolutely adorable animals. B is for best- selling illustrator. And C is for the award- winning Charles Fuge, whose irresistible artwork makes this one of the most charming ABC books ever. Fuge has created a delightful menagerie of creatures, from an arty aardvark and bouncing bear to a vet-visiting vulture and sweetly worried walrus. Playful rhyming text and a fun final tableau will have little ones learning their letters in no time!

Friday, April 27, 2012

Happy Birthday, Moon by Frank Asch

From chapters.ca:
This classic picture book follows young Bear as he travels to the highest mountaintop to find out what to give the Moon for its birthday.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Piggy Pie Po by Audrey and Don Wood

From chapters.ca:
Who is Piggy Pie Po? In these three small and playful stories, he's sure to become every child's most unforgettable new friend.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Faces of the Moon by Bob Crelin, illustrated by Leslie Evans

From chapters.ca:
In this unique book, innovative die- cuts and playful poetry introduce the names and shapes of the lunar phases and explain the role light and shadow play in this transformation.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Big Chickens by Leslie Helakoski, illustrated by Henry Cole

From chapters.ca:
When four big chickens see a wolf sneaking near their coop, they run into the woods to hide. But for a bunch of big chickens, running away from danger isn't as easy as it looks. As they continue on their way, they wonder: what if they get stuck in a ditch? What if they hit an iceberg in the lake? What if they step into a cow patty? Eewww! Brimming with silliness and the kind of slapstick humor small children love, here's a rollicking read- aloud with an uplifting message and a very satisfying ending.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Fortunately, Unfortunately by Michael Foreman

From chapters.ca:
A rip- roaring tale from this multi- award winning picture book creator. When Granny leaves her umbrella behind, Mum asks Milo to take it to her. Along the way, some fortunate and some not- so- fortunate events occur, and Milo is swept into a rather unexpected adventure. Will he ever make it to Granny's house to return her umbrella?

Sunday, April 22, 2012

A Girl and Her Gator by Sean Bryan, illustrated by Tom Murphy

From chapters.ca:
Claire the sister of the boy who one day woke up with a bunny on his head discovers that she too has a strange new condition: when she looks in the mirror, there is a gator in her hair! What is she to do? Panic? Run to Mother? Or, like her brother, learn to enjoy her new friend?

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Athena: Grey-Eyed Goddess by George O’Connor

From chapters.ca:
Athena: Grey-Eyed Goddess, is the tale of the goddess of wisdom and war, recounting her many adventures.

Zeus: King of the Gods by George O’Connor

From chapters.ca:
George O'Connor is a Greek mythology buff and a classic superhero comics fan, and he's out to remind us how much our pantheon of superheroes (Superman, Batman, the X-Men, etc) owes to mankind's original superheroes: the Greek pantheon.

Zeus: King of the Gods, introduces readers to the ruler of the Olympian Pantheon, telling his story from his boyhood to his ascendance to supreme power.

Friday, April 20, 2012

Dear Tyrannosaurus Rex by Lisa McClatchy, illustrated by John Manders

From chapters.ca:
A little girl is turning six in two weeks, and she's decided to invite a tyrannosaurus rex to her birthday party! Her invitation entices the huge carnivore with promises of fun games to play, the extra- large cake her mother will bake, the goody bag he will get to take home, and, most important of all, how she will be the happiest girl in the world if he comes. But will he?

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Hugless Douglas by David Melling

From chapters.ca:
Douglas is a young bear looking for a hug. But each time he thinks he's found that very special feeling, it turns out to be a false alarm. The big rock he hugs is too heavy. The tall tree he hugs is too splintery. And the cozy looking bush he hugs quivers and trembles and then runs away! Poor Hugless Douglas. Won't anyone give him a hug?

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Children Make Terrible Pets by Peter Brown

From chapters.ca:
Check out this rollicking, humorous, and heartwarming twist on the classic "first pet" story about a young bear and her favorite pet boy! When Lucy, a young bear, discovers a boy in the woods, she's absolutely delighted. She brings him home and begs her mom to let her keep him, even though her mom warns, "Children make terrible pets." But mom relents, and Lucy gets to name her new pet, Squeaker. Through a series of hilarious and surprising scenes, readers can join Lucy and Squeaker on their day of fun and decide for themselves whether or not children really do make terrible pets.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Elsewhere Chronicles Book Five: The Parting by Bannister and Nykko

From amazon.com:
Trapped in the dangerous world of ElseWhere, Rebecca, Noah, and Theo are possessed by the evils unleashed by the Master of Shadows. Max and Grandpa Gabe may be their only hope of breaking free. But it's a race against time. The Master's plan to destroy both ElseWhere and our own world is in motion... and the hunt to find a new passageway home may come at a terrible cost.

Monday, April 16, 2012

Elsewhere Chronicles Book Four: The Calling by Bannister and Nykko

From chapters.ca:
After escaping from the Master of Shadows, Max, Rebecca, Noah, and Theo try to return to their ordinary lives in the ordinary world. But they can't forget the villainous creatures that threaten the world they left behind on the other side of the Shadow Door. All is not well at home, either. When Rebecca falls dangerously ill, the only cure may lie in ElseWhere. But how can they get there, now that they've destroyed all of Grandpa Gabe's passageways?

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Elsewhere Chronicles Book Three: The Master of Shadows by Bannister and Nykko

From chapters.ca:
After discovering that Grandpa Gabe has sealed the passageways between worlds, Max, Rebecca, Theo, and Noah must confront the Master of Shadows himself to find another way home.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Elsewhere Chronicles Book Two: The Shadow Spies by Bannister and Nykko

From amazon.ca:
With the Shadow Door shattered and the passageway closed, Rebecca and Max set out across the dangerous lands of ElseWhere to find a way home. Wherever there is darkness, the Shadow Spies - servants of the Master of Shadows - lie in wait to stop them. Back on the other side of the door, Noah and Theo are working on a rescue. With the clues left behind by Grandpa Gabe and the help of new allies, can they find another passageway and keep the Shadows from destroying our world?

Friday, April 13, 2012

Elsewhere Chronicles Book One: The Shadow Door by Bannister and Nykko

From amazon.com:
It's bad enough when Max, Rebecca, Noah, and Theo just think Grandpa Gabe's house is haunted. But then the old movie projector in the library opens a passageway to a world of monsters and creatures made of shadows - a place of secrets and dangers set loose when the sun sets. The only weapons to fight them lie in the land on the other side of the Shadow Door...

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Diary of a Baby Wombat by Jackie French, illustrated by Bruce Whatley

From chapters.ca:
The inimitable wombat who shared her adventures (eating, scratching, digging, sleeping) in the wildly successful Diary of a Wombat is back-with a baby! This time, it's the baby who tells the story. And a perfect wombat story it is, featuring eating, scratching, digging, sleeping, and playing, as well as the important task of finding a new underground home big enough for baby and Mum. Wry, understated humor and gorgeous, funny illustrations make this new picture book a brilliant next chapter in the wombat saga.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

The Furry-Legged Teapot retold by Tim Myers, illustrated by Robert McGuire

From chapters.ca:
Yoshi the tanuki - a Japanese raccoon- dog - learns how to magically transform himself into anything, even a teapot. But what happens when he can't change back? This is the tale of the teapot- tanuki's adventures, from the day he leaves his family to the day he meets the Emperor himself. What will it take for this teapot to become a tanuki again? Only the Emperor's grandson knows the answer. Asian- influenced illustrations using vibrant acrylic paints bring the mythical tanuki to life. An author's note is included.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Stars Beneath Your Bed: The Surprising Story of Dust by April Pulley Sayre, illustrated by Ann Jonas

From chapters.ca:
What is dust? More than you think. What can it do? You will be surprised. Dust may seem small, dark, dirty, and dull. But it's the secret behind one of the largest, most colourful sights on earth.

Monday, April 09, 2012

Ender’s Game: War of Gifts by Orson Scott Card, Jake Black, Timothy Green II, Aaron Johnston, and Pop Mhan

From chapters.ca:
Collecting four exciting stories in the Ender's Game universe! First up is a tale starring Ender's two younger siblings. When Valentine learns of an injustice in her school, she wants to fight it. Enter Peter, who guides his sister through the process of nonviolent influence, and sets the ball rolling for his plans to one day rule the world. Next, in War of Gifts, Zeck Morgan causes an uproar when he sees another student celebrating Christmas - seemingly violating Battle School's rules against religious practice. Then, Mazer Rackham, the only man ever to defeat the Formics, takes on a new enemy... the International Fleet itself! All this and more!

Sunday, April 08, 2012

Coyote’s New Suit by Thomas King, illustrated by Johnny Wales

From chapters.ca:
Coyote loves his soft, toasty-brown suit-at least until Raven hints that it might not be the finest in the forest. Suddenly, Coyote is noticing suits wherever he looks: Bear's is certainly impressive, Porcupine's is sporty, Raccoon's is positively chic, and Skunk's is perfect for formal occasions. No one would mind if he borrowed them for awhile, would they? Inspired by the rich folklore of Native cultures, Coyote's New Suit offers a wise, witty and entertaining look at the consequences of wanting more than you need.

Saturday, April 07, 2012

Flora’s Very Windy Day by Jeanne Birdsall, illustrated by Matt Phelan

From chapters.ca:
On a day when the wind is blowing particularly hard, Flora's little brother, Crispin, is being particularly annoying. Their frustrated mother sends them both out for a walk, but once they're outside the strong wind scoops them up and takes them for a ride. Along the way, Flora receives offers for Crispin from various creatures, including a dragonfly, an eagle, and the man in the moon. But each time Flora comes up with an excuse not to get rid of Crispin. Only when she makes the final decision to keep her brother does the wind allow them both to return home. This imaginative and whimsical story is told in a classic style and with sly humor that shows sibling relationships in a funny, realistic, and unsentimental way.

Friday, April 06, 2012

The Easter Bunny's Assistant by Jan Thomas

Easter Bunny has an assistant. Unfortunately, he sometimes gets a little carried away.

Clever Jack Takes the Cake by Candace Fleming, illustrated by G Brian Karas

From chapters.ca:
Take a bite out of this deliciously funny original fairy tale. What would you do if you were invited to the princess's tenth birthday party but didn't have money for a gift? Well, clever Jack decides to bake the princess a cake. Now he just has to get it to the castle in one piece. What could possibly go wrong? Candace Fleming and G. Brian Karas, creators of the bestselling picture book Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!, have teamed up again to bring us a modern fairy tale starring a determined boy and a story- loving princess with a good sense of humor. While girls will fall for a story featuring a princess's birthday party, Jack's adventures with trolls, bears, and gypsies make this the perfect read for young boys as well - and ideal for storytime.

Thursday, April 05, 2012

The Amulet of Samarkand: A Bartimaeus Graphic Novel by Jonathan Stroud and Andrew Donkin, illustrated by Lee Sullivan and Nicolas Chapuis.

From chapters.ca:
Nathaniel, an eleven- year- old magician- in- training, thinks he's ready to take on more challenging spells. With revenge against the proud and ambitious Simon Lovelace on his mind, he masters one of the toughest spells of all and summons Bartimaeus, a 5000- year- old djinni, to assist him. But summoning Bartimaeus and controlling him are two different things entirely, and when Nathaniel sends the djinni to steal Lovelace's greatest treasure, the Amulet of Samarkand, he finds himself caught in a whirlwind of magical espionage, murder, and rebellion. Jonathan Stroud, along with acclaimed comic books- writer Andrew Donkin and artists Lee Sullivan and Nicolas Chapuis, turns the beloved and internationally best- selling first book in the Bartimaeus trilogy into a spellbinding graphic novel sure to excite and delight fans across all magical planes.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Soup Day by Melissa Iwai

From chapters.ca:
On a cold, snowy day, a young girl and her mother shop to buy ingredients for vegetable soup. At home, they work together - step by step - to prepare the meal. While the soup is cooking, they spend the time playing games and reading. Before long, Daddy's home and the family sits down to enjoy a home made dinner. This book celebrates the importance of making a nutritious meal and sharing in the process.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Once Upon a Royal Superbaby by Kevin O’Malley, Carol Heyer, and Scott Goto

From chapters.ca:
Cooperatively writing a story for school, a girl imagines a king and queen who have a baby named Sweet Piper who can talk to birds, while a boy names the baby Sweet Viper and gives him super- strength, cool wrestling moves, and a motorcycle and sunglasses.

Monday, April 02, 2012

Guess Whose Shadow? By Stephen R Swinburne

Explore your own shadow with this fun book by photographer and naturalist Stephen Swinburne.

Sunday, April 01, 2012

Happy Birthday Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel

From chapters.ca:
It's Bad Kitty's birthday, and she's wishing for a special gift. If she doesn't get it, well... things won't be pretty for her guests. The guest list includes Chatty Kitty, Strange Kitty, Stinky Kitty, and her other neighborhood "pals." Plus, don't forget Uncle Murray and Poor Puppy! Join in on the fun in this riotous companion to Bad Kitty Gets a Bath!
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