Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Where the Mild Things Are: A Very Meek Parody by Maurice Send-Up, illustrated by Bonnie Leick

From chapters.ca:
Mog is an uncharacteristically mild monster. He's not scary, he likes kittens, and he's quite...boring. When his parents get angry with him for being so mild, his bed transforms into an AMC Gremlin, and Mog takes off in search of adventure. He arrives in Dullsville, where he meets the dullest people imaginable-Vice President Gore, Martha Stewart, Bill Gates, and Jay Leno among them. Eventually he is consumed by boredom, and Mog heads back to his monster parents, never to be mild again!

Monday, September 29, 2014

Harry Potty and the Deathly Boring by Stefan Petrucha, illustrated by Rick Parker

From chapters.ca:
Following the killing of their mentor Dumb-as-a-door by the seemingly traitorous barista Frappe, Harry Potty, Don Measley and Whiny Stranger must find a way to defeat the nose-less dark lord Value-Mart (He-Whose-Prices-Can't-Be-Beat) and his followers, the Odor Eaters in order to avenge the death of Harry Potty's parents and bring balance to the world of magic.

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Flight vol 4

From Publishers Weekly:
A full-colour graphic anthology of short stories by some of the hottest creators in the field, FLIGHT, Volume Four is the newest addition to a great success story in graphic novel publishing. Since 2004, when the first volume of Flight burst on the scene, the publication of subsequent volumes has become a highly anticipated annual event. Artists are constantly contacting Kibuishi (the editor of the Flight volumes and himself a contributor), asking to be included in the next volume of Flight. So it's no wonder Flight has ascended so rapidly in the graphic novel universe, becoming a fan favourite and developing a rabid following. Each contributor's story in the anthology represents a labor of love, and that fact shines through in the overall quality of the series. "With truly stellar art from masters of the field, this fantasy anthology is a must for comics connoisseurs and a delight to readers who like pretty stories."

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Guinea PIG vol 6: Going Going Dragon! by Colleen A. F. Venable

From chapters.ca:
Sasspants, Hamisher, and company have never been so raucous at the Mr. Venezi's Pets And Stuff pet supplies shop. This time, there's scuba-diving in the fish tank with the Steves, what appears to be a dragon hiding behind the counter, and Mr. Venezi's insistence that the store has been robbed of exactly sixty-four dollars and forty-two cents. With Sasspants and Hamisher doing the plotting this time, a happily-ever-after is guaranteed for the animals, their humans, and that nice lady from the bookshop next door whom Mr. Venezi has always been too shy to ask on a date.

Friday, September 26, 2014

Dinosaur! By Peter Sis

From chapters.ca:
It starts in the tub, with a dinosaur bath toy. But then another dinosaur pops out of the water. And lookout - here comes another - and another - and ANOTHER. Fill the bathtub. It could happen. All it takes is imagination!

Thursday, September 25, 2014

What’s Your Sound Hound the Hound? By Mo Willems

From chapters.ca:
Join spunky Cat the Cat as she introduces the very youngest readers to her world, where a surprise is waiting in every book.

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein

From chapters.ca:
A favorite joke inspires this charming tale, in which a little chicken's habit of interrupting bedtime stories is gleefully turned on its head.

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Rapunzel by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, illustrated by Dorothee Duntze

From chapters.ca:
Duntzes fanciful illustrations add enchanting new dimensions to this well-loved tale. The arresting art abounds with sensuality and charm.

Monday, September 22, 2014

I Know Here by Laurel Croza, illustrated by Matt James

From chapters.ca:
The little girl in this story lives in a trailer near a forest in Saskatchewan, where her father is building a dam. She knows and loves everything about the place, but the dam is nearly finished, and when summer comes the family will move to Toronto - a city marked by a big red star on the map at school. "Have the people in Toronto seen what I've seen?" the little girl asks, thinking of her road, her school, the forest where she plays hide-and-seek and where the wolf howls at night, the hill where she goes tobogganing in winter. And with her teacher's help, she finds a way to keep everything she loves about home. This simple, beautifully written story, complemented by Matt James's vibrant, imaginative illustrations, will resonate deeply with anyone who has had to leave their home for a new place

Sunday, September 21, 2014

The Circle Opens: Street Magic by Tamora Pierce

From chapters.ca:
The second book in an extraordinary new fantasy quartet by New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce. Briar Moss been training four years as a plant mage, but he hasn't put his past behind him. He meets a street girl, Evvy, using powerful magic to polish stones for a merchant, and resolves to find her a teacher. But Briar understands the city's gangs as well as he understands Evvy. When gang warfare breaks out, he discovers that the fiercest gang is seeking a stone mage to lead them to hidden gems. Only Briar and his magic can offer Evvy protection. Swept up in a bloody conflict, Briar must decide if he's ready to make the final step away from his former life as a "street rat."

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Old Mother Hubbard by Jane Cabrera

From chapters.ca:
When Old Mother Hubbard finds her cupboard bare, she goes on a wacky shopping spree to buy her hungry dog some shoes, a wig, a coat - everything but his supper! Children will love the silly antics of the lovable dog.

Friday, September 19, 2014

I Can be Anything by Jerry Spinelli, illustrated by Jimmy Liao

From chapters.ca:
When I grow up, what shall I be? This exuberant book offers up everything from a paper plane folder to a puppy dog holder, from a silly joke teller to a snowball smoother. Newbery-Award winning author Jerry Spinelli's simple and charming rhymes are accompanied by internationally-renowned illustrator Jimmy Liao's vibrant and fantastical illustrations. This book is an imaginative joyride about hopes and dreams, and a reminder of all the possibilities life has to offer. So, what do you want to be? Remember - you can be anything!

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Here Comes the Garbage Barge! By Jonah Winter, illustrated by Red Nose Studio

From chapters.ca:
This New York Times Best Illustrated Book is a mostly true and completely stinky story that is sure to make you say, "Pee-yew!" Teaching environmental awareness has become a national priority, and this hilarious book (subtly) drives home the message that we can't produce unlimited trash without consequences. Before everyone recycled... There was a town that had 3,168 tons of garbage and nowhere to put it. What did they do? Enter the Garbage Barge!

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Benjamin Bear in Bright Ideas by Philippe Coudray

From chapters.ca:
Benjamin Bear walks on water, rides a square-wheeled bicycle, and wears a fishbowl helmet under the sea. Benjamin Bear walks on water, rides a square-wheeled bicycle, and wears a fishbowl helmet under the sea. Told in the form of one-page comic strips, each of Benjamin's adventures is a hilarious gag, a puzzle, a mini physics lesson, or sometimes all three.

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

The Potato Chip Puzzles by Eric Berlin

From chapters.ca:
When a local potato chip tycoon invites area kids to an all-day puzzle hunt, Winston Breen is psyched. But it turns out the day is not all fun and games. Their teacher is being overly competitive, the puzzles are hard (even for Winston), and someone in the contest is playing dirty in order to win the fifty-thousand-dollar grand prize! Trying to stop the mystery cheater before it's too late takes an already tough challenge to a whole new level... Perfect for fans of The Westing Game, exciting mysteries, and, of course, puzzles!

Monday, September 15, 2014

Tell Me a Dragon by Jackie Morris

From chapters.ca:
Dragons are a perennial favorite of most children, and this book honors the mythical creatures with words and pictures. Jackie Morris, known for the ravishing colours and sheer beauty of her art, offers young readers a gallery of dragons in every shape, size, and temperament imaginable. They range from a beast as big as a village to a tiny species with whisper-thin wings, from a snaggle-toothed monster to a sea-dragon that races dolphins on the waves. Tell Me a Dragon's whimsical text and enchanting gallery show why these creatures are so popular and inspire animated discussion and dragon-based activities.

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Boy, Were we Wrong about the Solar System by Kathleen V Kudinski, illustrated by John Rocco

From chapters.ca:
Some people used to think that Earth was smack-dab in the middle of the universe, with all the stars and planets held in the sky by giant glass balls. "Boy, were they wrong!" In this follow-up to the award-winning "Boy, Were We Wrong About Dinosaurs!," Kathleen Kudlinski and John Rocco look at the mistakes, mishaps, and creativity that are part of scientific discovery. From the first humans wondering about the night sky to the demotion of Pluto to dwarf planet status, this book is an entertaining and informative look at how scientific theories change over time.

Friday, September 12, 2014

Everybody was a Baby Once and Other Poems by Allan Ahlberg and Bruce Ingman

From chapters.ca:
The irresistible duo of Allan Ahlberg and Bruce Ingman return with an original collection of wry and playful poems for young readers.  Nineteen impishly illustrated poems present a unique cast of babies and witches, sausages and robbers, and a few favorite nursery-rhyme characters sure to entice everybody who ever was a baby.

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Swamp Angel by Anne Isaacs, illustrated by Paul O Zelinsky

From chapters.ca:
Swamp Angel can lasso a tornado, and drink an entire lake dry. She single-handedly defeats the fearsome bear known as Thundering Tarnation, wrestling him from the top of the Great Smoky Mountains to the bottom of a deep lake. Caldecott Medal-winning artist Paul O. Zelinsky's stunning folk-art paintings are the perfect match for the irony, exaggeration, and sheer good humor of this original tall tale set on the American frontier.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Three Stories You Can Read to Your Cat by Sara Swan Miller, illustrated by True Kelley

From chapters.ca:
Why do cats sleep so much? Maybe they are bored. Maybe they cannot think of anything else to do. What if you had to sit inside all day? You might get bored too. You can do a nice thing for your cat - you can read these stories out loud. They are funny stories about things cats think about and things cats like to do, and they have lots of funny pictures. Invite your cat to come hear a story - but ask nicely! Cats hate being told what to do.

Tuesday, September 09, 2014

Built to Last by David Macaulay

From chapters.ca:
This new book - inspired by three classic, award-winning books - reveals the how and why behind some of the most fascinating and enduring structures humankind has ever created. Macaulay has revised texts based on new research, created gorgeous new drawings, in some cases wholly re-imagined scenes from the books - bringing Castle and Cathedral to life in full-colour for the very first time. The resulting illustrations add to the reader's understanding of these buildings, capturing intriguing new perspectives and a depth of detail in structure and atmosphere. This impeccably researched volume is not only a necessary addition to the bookshelf of any David Macaulay or architecture fan, but will delight readers of all ages who are experiencing his work for the first time.

Monday, September 08, 2014

The Tyrannosaurus Game by Steven Kroll, illustrated by S. D. Schindler

From chapters.ca:
12 kids make up an imaginative story about a tyrannosaurus on the loose.

Sunday, September 07, 2014

On Top of the Potty and Other get-up-and-go Songs by Alan Katz and David Catrow

From chapters.ca:
This selection of songs guaranteed to make potty training everywhere into the easiest and most enjoyable event in a child's life - ever! Washing their hands of the old words to familiar tunes such as "If You're Happy and You Know It" and "London Bridge Is Falling Down," Alan Katz and David Catrow combine their exceptional talents to offer kids and their parents songs to sing with pride - as well as a valuable way to encourage youngsters as they discover the joys of trading in their diapers for the royal throne: the potty-chair!

Saturday, September 06, 2014

Oh My Baby, Little One by Kathi Appelt, illustrated by Jane Dyer

From chapters.ca:
When Baby Bird says good-bye to his mama at school each morning, he feels sad. Mama Bird feels sad, too. Sometimes it's hard to be apart. But as Mama Bird says, the love they share is with them always, keeping them close until the best part of the day - when they are together again.

Friday, September 05, 2014

Archvillain by Barry Lyga

From chapters.ca:
Kyle Camden knows exactly where he was the night Mighty Mike arrived: sneaking around the fallow field behind Bouring Middle School (motto: "The U Makes It Exciting!"), running the electrical cabling that would allow him to dump the contents of the old water tower on the visiting football team during the next day's game. Which is why he couldn't tell anyone where he was. Or what he saw. Those lights everyone witnessed in the sky weren't tiny meteors burning up in the atmosphere. They were some kind of strange super cooled plasma that bathed the entire field - including Kyle - in alien energies, energies that boosted Kyle's intellect and gave him superpowers. Unfortunately, the energies also brought Mighty Mike to earth. Kyle is the only one who knows that Mighty Mike is a space alien. Everyone else thinks that Mike is just some kid who stumbled into the field, got beefed up on meteor juice, lost his memory, and decided to start resucing kittens from trees. But Kyle knows the truth. And he'll do anything in his power to stop Mighty Mike - even if it means being an archvillain!

Thursday, September 04, 2014

Tickly Toes by Susan Hood

From the back of the book:
Celebrating a delightful milestone - when babies discover their feet! - and encouraging plenty of toe-tickling fun, this rhyming read aloud guarantees giggles for both parents and tots.

Wednesday, September 03, 2014

Goodnight, You by Geneviève Côté

From chapters.ca:
In this heartwarming title from the Piggy and Bunny picture book series, the two friends explore what scares them as they prepare for their first camp out together. When Bunny admits to being frightened of monsters, Piggy responds that "even if there WAS a monster, I wouldn't scream like you!" When Bunny asks, "What if the monster GROWLS at you?" Piggy answers, "PWAAT! I can be loud, too!" Then, one by one, all of Bunny's questions about what to do if a monster came near are countered confidently by Piggy. Soon Bunny begins to feel differently about monsters, and says, "I can even turn off the light and wish that monster goodnight!" To which Piggy then admits, "NOOO!! I'm a wee bit scared of the dark." With Bunny on the left-facing page of every spread and Piggy on the right, the two create a rhythmic back-and-forth that is soothing yet fun. What Piggy and Bunny learn together is that everyone gets frightened sometimes, and having a good friend nearby is the perfect antidote. Children will appreciate that neither of them makes fun of the other's fears, and instead they find ways to comfort and reassure each other.

Tuesday, September 02, 2014

First Hockey Words by Per-Henrik Gürth

From chapters.ca:
Bestselling children's book author and illustrator Per-Henrik Gurth has created a colourful, lively tribute to hockey with this picture book for the youngest fans. The action-packed story follows a group of animals who take to the ice to play a rousing game of hockey. Highlighted on the pages in large type throughout the story are hockey vocabulary words and terms. The vocabulary ranges from the basics - such as team, net, shot - to more complex concepts - face-off, line change, penalty - and the author has cleverly used and defined each of them within the story.

Monday, September 01, 2014

Loula and the Sister Recipe by Anne Villeneuve

From chapters.ca:
Loula's three brothers, the Rotten Pirate Triplets, don't want to play with her. "Brothers," mutters Loula, "the worst invention in the world." She decides what she really needs is a sister, one just like her. So naturally, she asks her parents to make one for her. Only, it's not that easy. Her father explains, "Making a sister is...well, it's like making a cake. You need the right ingredients." To make a sister, they say, you need a papa and a mama, butterflies in the stomach, a full moon, a candlelit supper, kisses and hugs and chocolate. Well, that's no problem. Loula can follow this recipe! And she sets out with her loyal sidekick, the chauffeur Gilbert, to do just that.
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