Saturday, January 31, 2015

Young Frank Architect by Frank Viva

From chapters.ca:
An award-winning illustrator ("Along a Long Road") paints a colorful portrait of a young boy and his architect grandfather, both named Frank, and their visit the The Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Friday, January 30, 2015

Kung Pow Chicken #3 - The Birdy Snatchers by Cyndi Marko

From chapters.ca:
In the third book in this full-colour series, Gordon's birdy senses are tingling like crazy! All over the city of Fowladelphia, chickens are acting strangely. Evil villain Birdbrain has been snatching citizens and putting zombie-like clones in their places. Kung Pow Chicken is hot on Birdbrain's tail feathers — that is, until an army of free-range zombie clones birdy-snatches him! What'
s a superhero to do?

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Flight School by Lita Judge

From chapters.ca:
A persevering penguin is determined to fly in this adorably inspiring picture book from the creator of Red Hat and Red Sled. Although little Penguin has the soul of an eagle, his body wasn't built to soar. But Penguin has an irrepressible spirit, and he adamantly follows his dreams to flip, flap, fly! Even if he needs a little help with the technical parts, this penguin is ready to live on the wind.

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Rawr! by Todd H Doodler

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Rex is bigger than all the other kids in class. He's bigger than his teachers! His gym clothes don't fit. His desk is too small. And he is horrible at playing hide-and-seek. But worst of all, everyone thinks he's super scary! But that doesn't get Rex down! Instead he teaches everyone exactly why being different is great in this hilariously heartwarming story about making friends, getting along, and learning to say RAWR!

*Plush dinosaur on the cover!

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Kung Pow Chicken #2 - Bok! Bok! Boom! by Cyndi Marko

From chapters.ca:
In the second book in this full-colour series, Gordon Blue's mom drags him to a night at the opera. The show turns fowl though when its star singer is chicknapped! The evil Bantam plans to turn the singer's super-high voice into a supersonic weapon. It's up to Kung Pow Chicken to rescue her in time! Filled with humour and action-packed, this book will keep kids turning the pages!

Monday, January 26, 2015

Bridget’s Beret by Tom Lichtenheld

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Bridget loves to draw, and she likes to wear a beret for inspiration. So when her beloved hat blows away, Bridget searches for it high and low. She files a Missing Beret Report. She even considers other hats, but none of them feel quite right. It's no use; without her beret, Bridget can't seem to draw. How will she overcome her artist's block?

Sunday, January 25, 2015

Fire Drill by Paul DuBois Jacobs and Jennifer Swender, illustrated by Huy Voun Lee

From chapters.ca:
The children in this kindergarten class know what to do when there's a fire drill. They put down their toys and get in line. They file out of the building, slowly and calmly. They listen to the teacher. And when the teacher says "Okay!" the children know everything is safe. Back they go to their classroom to learn and play.  Bouncy and bright, this simple rhyming text guides youngsters through all the steps of a fire drill.

Saturday, January 24, 2015

The Wonderful Book by Leonid Gore

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Deep in the woods, a rabbit finds a mysterious object.
"What is this?" he asks. "It looks like a wonderful house for me." So he wriggles inside for a nap. Later he hops away and a bear lumbers by. "What a beautiful hat," says the bear... One by one, different animals find the strange object and transform it into whatever they need it to be. But when a little boy recognizes it as a book - all the animals gather around to share the most amazing story inside! This heartwarming and delightful romp is sure to become a classic for young book lovers everywhere.

Friday, January 23, 2015

A Pair of Socks by Stuart J Murphy, illustrated by Lois Ehlert

From chapters.ca:
Does a polka-dotted sock match a striped sock? Young children will learn about matching, an important early math skill, as a lonely striped sock searches the house for its mate. They will maybe even be inspired to practice this skill in their own sock drawers!

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Before After by Anne-Margot Ramstein

From chapters.ca:
Everyone knows that a tiny acorn grows into a mighty oak and a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. But in this clever, visually enchanting volume, it’s also true that a cow can result in both a bottle of milk and a painting of a cow, and an ape in a jungle may become an urban King Kong. Just as day turns into night and back again, a many-tiered cake is both created and eaten down to a single piece. With simple, graphic illustrations sure to appeal to even the youngest of children, this beautiful rumination on the passage of time will please the most discerning adult readers, too.

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

The Fly by Elise Gravel

From chapters.ca:
The first in a series of humorous books about disgusting creatures, The Fly is a look at the common housefly. It covers such topics as the hair on the fly's body (requires a lot of shaving), its ability to walk on the ceiling (it's pretty cool, but it's hard to play soccer up there), and its really disgusting food tastes (garbage juice soup followed by dirty diaper with rotten tomato sauce, for example). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Fly contains real information that will tie in with curriculum.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

I’m a Shark by Bob Shea

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Shark's not afraid of anything. The dark? Nah. A big mean bear? Don't make him laugh! But there is one thing that even Shark fears... Can you guess what it is?

Monday, January 19, 2015

If You Give a Dog a Donut by Laura Numeroff, illustrated by Felicia Bond

From chapters.ca:
If you give a dog a doughnut, he'll ask for some apple juice to go with it.  When you give him the juice, he'll drink it all up. Then, before you can say "Woof"... Dog is off on a backyard adventure!

Sunday, January 18, 2015

The Junkyard Wonders by Patricia Polacco

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When young Trisha finds out her class at the new school is known as "The Junkyard," she is devastated. She moved from her old town so she wouldn't be in a special class anymore! But then she meets her teacher, the quirky and invincible Mrs. Peterson, and her classmates, an oddly brilliant group of students each with his or her own unique talent. And it is here in The Junkyard that Trisha learns the true meaning of genius, and that this group of misfits are, in fact, wonders, all of them. Based on a real-life event in Patricia Polacco's childhood, this ode to teachers will inspire all readers to find their inner genius.

Saturday, January 17, 2015

Lila and Ecco’s Do-it-Yourself Comics Club by Willow Dawson

From chapters.ca:
Twelve- year- olds Lila and Ecco are obsessed with comics. Every summer, they dress up as their favorite characters to attend the local comic book convention. This year, after they stumble into a workshop of comics creators, Lila and Ecco come to an exciting realization - they can make their very own comic books! Join Lila and Ecco as they embark on their exciting and rewarding do- it- yourself adventure. Along the way, readers will see how comics can be used to share stories with their friends and say what they want to say. They'll also learn how to harness ideas and inspiration; create believable characters and stories; illustrate motion, suspense and time passing; tips and step- by- step instructions on inking, colouring, lettering, cover art and design, binding comics and much, much more.

Friday, January 16, 2015

Sisters by Raina Telgemeier

From chapters.ca:
The companion to Raina Telgemeier's graphic memoir, Smile. Raina can't wait to be a big sister. But once Amara is born, things aren't quite how she expected them to be. Amara is cute, but she's also a cranky, grouchy baby, and mostly prefers to play by herself. Their relationship doesn't improve much over the years, but when a baby brother enters the picture and later, something doesn't seem right between their parents, they realize they must figure out how to get along. They are sisters, after all. Raina uses her signature humour and charm in both present-day narrative and perfectly placed flashbacks to tell the story of her relationship with her sister, which unfolds during the course of a road trip from their home in San Francisco to a family reunion in Colorado.

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Shh! We Have A Plan by Chris Haughton

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Four friends creep through the woods, and what do they spot? An exquisite bird high in a tree! "Hello birdie," waves one. "Shh! We have a plan," hush the others. They stealthily make their advance, nets in the air. Ready one, ready two, ready three, and go! But as one comically foiled plan follows another, it soon becomes clear that their quiet, observant companion, hand outstretched, has a far better idea. Award-winning author-illustrator Chris Haughton is back with another simple, satisfying story whose visual humor plays out in boldly graphic, vibrantly colourful illustrations.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Kung Pow Chicken #1 - Let's Get Cracking by Cyndi Marko

From chapters.ca:
In this exciting full-colour series, Gordon Blue transforms into Kung Pow Chicken, an avian superhero who fights crime in the city of Fowladelphia. The first book in the series kicks off when Gordon's birdy senses lead him to a festival. Suddenly, POOF! Feathers fill the air and shivering naked chickens are everywhere. Why have all these chickens lost their feathers? Forced to wear wooly sweaters, the city itches for a hero. Kung Pow Chicken hops into his Beakmobile to save the day!

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Animals that Changed the World by Keltie Thomas

From chapters.ca:
From furry felines to hard-working horses, animals have had a tremendous impact on world history. For example, rats, through the diseases they carry, have probably killed more people than any war or natural disaster, goats may have been the first to discover coffee and, thanks to camels, people were able to survive for long periods in the desert and open up trade routes between Europe and Asia.

Monday, January 12, 2015

Achoo! Bang! Crash! The Noisy Alphabet by Ross MacDonald

From chapters.ca:
This is truly an alphabet with attitude, created by that master of raucous humor, Ross MacDonald. In this hilarious book you'll see clothes ripped off an intrepid game hunter by a ferocious lion (ROAR! RIP! RUN!); a little boy who manages to pin the tail on his father, rather than the donkey. (NO! OH! OOPS! OW!); and an exceedingly plump Santa being crammed down the chimney (JINGLE! JINGLE! JINGLE!).

Sunday, January 11, 2015

Sidewalk Circus by Paul Fleischman and Kevin Hawkes

From chapters.ca:
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! Step right up and witness an astounding assemblage of tightrope walkers, strong men, sword swallowers, and clowns. The Garibaldi Circus is coming soon, but for those with clear eyes, the performers may already be in the ring. So get ready to sharpen your vision and look very closely - a show like you've never seen is about to begin!

Saturday, January 10, 2015

Meet the Villains of Villainville by Lucy Rosen, illustrated by Dario Brizuela

From chapters.ca:
Enter Villainville, a dark town just across the river from Super Hero City. Meet all the biggest bad guys, from Dr. Doom to Magneto and from Doc Ock to Loki. This book features simple vocabulary and exciting illustrations. It is perfect for Super Hero fans who are learning to read about their favourite characters!

Friday, January 09, 2015

Little Humans by Brandon Stanton

From chapters.ca:
Street photographer and storyteller extraordinaire Brandon Stanton is the creator of the wildly popular blog and book Humans of New York. To create Little Humans, he's combined an original narrative with some of his favorite children’s photos from the blog, in addition to all-new exclusive portraits. The result is a hip, heartwarming ode to little humans everywhere.

Thursday, January 08, 2015

Amulet Book 6: Escape from Lucien by Kazu Kibuishi

From chapters.ca:
Emily, Navin, and their friends continue to battle the Elf King in hopes of destroying him forever, but one of his most loyal followers, Max, isn't making it easy for them. The crew journeys to Lucien, a city that's been ravaged by the war. Emily has more enemies there than she realizes — and it'll take everything she's got to get herself and her friends out of the city alive.

Wednesday, January 07, 2015

Soar, Elinor! By Tami Lewis Brown, illustrated by Francois Roca

From chapters.ca:
Elinor Smith was six when she first went for a ride in a rickety "flying machine", and she was just sixteen when she earned her aviation license in 1928. But not everyone thought that girls should fly. When male pilots and newspapermen mocked her, Elinor decided to perform an aerial maneuver they thought was impossible: flying under all four bridges that span New York City's East River. Gorgeous sweeping illustrations by Francois Roca show how Elinor pulled off this risky feat skillfully and with style.

Tuesday, January 06, 2015

World of the Weird by Tracey Turner

From chapters.ca:
Real-life phenomena and mind-boggling scientific adventures can often be really weird. Colour-packed pages and real-life accounts make for a lively joyride through the universe of the weird, from baffling tales to amazing facts to the strangest of the strange.

Monday, January 05, 2015

The War to End All Wars: World War I by Russell Freedman

From chapters.ca:
Acclaimed for his unique ability to "find the story" in nonfiction, Newbery medalist Russell Freedman has turned his attention to the complex subject of World War I. Although World War II is widely represented in children's nonfiction and fiction, few authors have tackled WWI, perhaps because it is so complicated - and so grisly. Here Freedman tells the story of WWI in clear, economical prose, distilling the historical record into an engrossing narrative - and pulling no punches in quoting from contemporary accounts of the destructiveness and carnage of the first war to be fought with modern weapons.

Sunday, January 04, 2015

If I Were in Charge of the World and Other Worries by Judity Viorst, illustrated by Lynne Cherry

From chapters.ca:
If you've ever had trouble apologizing or keeping a secret, had a crush or a broken heart, there's a poem here for you! Written with humor and understanding, Judith Viorst's poems are certain to delight children and adults alike - and be read again and again.

Saturday, January 03, 2015

Jack the Bear by Christina Leist

From chapters.ca:
Nosy Fox thinks Jack the Bear is just sitting under a tree and eating his honey with Grumpy Squirrel. But Brainy Owl says that Jack the Bear is making the world a better place. How can that be? This thought- provoking picture book about simple acts of kindness features unique illustrations painted on recycled paper shopping bags.

Friday, January 02, 2015

The Dragon New Year: A Chinese Legend by David Bouchard, illustrated by Zhong-Yang Huang

From chapters.ca:
Every spring, a clash of cymbals, a splash of colourful fireworks, and the Dragon Dance announce the beginning of the Chinese New Year. But how, in the mists of time, did these traditional celebrations begin? Join a wise, old grandmother and her innocent, young granddaughter in this charming and masterfully illustrated follow-up to David Bouchard and Zhong-Yang Huang's The Great Race. In The Dragon New Year, author Bouchard spins an enticing tale involving a monstrous sea dragon, a mother's sorrow, and a magical Buddha. Combined with bold and imaginative illustrations by acclaimed artist Huang, this story of courage and kindness, love and revenge will delight both children and adults alike.
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