Thursday, May 31, 2012

Guinea Pig Pet Shop Private Eye Book 1: Hamster and Cheese by Colleen AF Venable, illustrated b Stephanie Yue

From amazon.com:
There's a sandwich thief in Mr. Venezi's pet shop, and everyone is a suspect, from the chinchillas to the goldfish. Never fear! The world's fluffiest detective on the case: Sasspants, PI(G). By day, Sasspants is your average book- loving, gizmo- inventing guinea pig. By night she solves pet shop mysteries with the help of her sidekick, Hamisher the hamster. Our furry little heroes will stop at nothing to find the sandwich thief! This is the first book in the Guinea PIG, Pet Shop Private Eye series.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Irena Sendler and the Children of the Warsaw Ghetto by Susan Goldman Rubin, illustrated by Bill Farnsworth

From chapters.ca:
Irena Sendler was a Polish scoial worker who helped spirit more than four hundred Jewish children out of the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II. Using toolboxes, ambulances, and false identities for the children, Sendler risked her life while defying the Nazis. An inspiring story of courage and compassion, this biography includes a list of resources, source notes, and an index.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Love Mouserella by David Ezra Stein

From chapters.ca:
Mouserella misses her grandmouse, so she writes her a letter. At first she can't think of anything to say, but once she starts, the news begins to flow - she found a cat whisker at the zoo, she taught her ladybug to fetch, she made shadow puppets with Dadmouse during a blackout - and just like that, the events of the past few days come to vivid life in her letter, as does her love for Grandmouse. Children will enjoy reading the story from top to bottom, like a real letter, and Mouserella's funny drawings and lively adventures will spark their imaginations and just might inspire them to start a correspondence of their own.

Monday, May 28, 2012

The Secret Science Alliance and the Copycat Crook by Eleanor Davis

From chapters.ca:
Julian Calendar thinks starting at a new school will mean he can shed his nerdy image, but then he meets Ben and Greta, two secret scientists like himself. The three form a secret club, complete with a high- tech lair. This graphic novel bursts with wacky inventions, harebrained schemes, and hilarious adventure.

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Red Sled by Patricia Thomas, illustrated by Chris L Demarest

From chapters.ca:
A boy and his father lift one another's spirits by going sledding on a winter's night.

Saturday, May 26, 2012

We are in a Book by Mo Willems

From chapters.ca:
In We Are in a Book! Gerald and Piggie discover the joy of being read. But what will happen when the book ends?!

Pigs Make me Sneeze by Mo Willems

From chapters.ca:
Gerald believes he is allergic to his best friend! Will he have to stay away from Piggie forever?

Happy Pig Day! by Mo Willems

From chapters.ca:
Piggie celebrates her favourite day of the year. Will Gerald the Elephant be included in the festivities? Using vocabulary that is perfect for beginning readers (and vetted by an early- learning specialist), Mo Willems has crafted a heartfelt story about celebrating the special occasions in life.

Friday, May 25, 2012

Lunch Lady and the Bake Sale Bandit by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

From chapters.ca:
The Breakfast Bunch is excited for the upcoming bake sale-and the best part is that it's raising money for an awesome field trip. But when all the snacks go missing, it's no laughing matter. Someone is sabotaging the bake sale. But why? Lunch Lady and the Breakfast Bunch are hot on the trail... one brownie crumb at a time.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Princess Super Kitty by Antoinette Portis

From chapters.ca:
Maggie likes being a kitty. But sometimes that's not enough. Sometimes a girl has to be super. One little girl transforms herself over and over in this inventive picture book from the bestselling author and illustrator of Not a Box, Antoinette Portis. Once again, Portis shows us that children make ordinary life fun using their imaginations.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Oh! If Only… by Michael Foreman

From chapters.ca:
"Oh! If only I had stayed home that day. If only I hadn't met that dog. If only he didn't want to play... " And so begins a remarkably funny chain of events as one young boy and a dog unwittingly cause greater havoc than either imagined possible!

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Lemonade and Other Poems Squeezed from a Single Word by Bob Raczka, illustrated by Nancy Doniger

From chapters.ca:
Part anagram, part rebus, part riddle - these poems capture a scene from a child's daily life and present a puzzle to solve. Sometimes sweet and sometimes funny, but always clever, these poems are fun to read and even more fun for kids to write. Bob Raczka is a fresh, new voice in children's poetry who knows that fun and games can turn a poetry lesson into lemonade!

Monday, May 21, 2012

Picture a Tree by Barbara Reid

From chapters.ca:
In this gorgeous new picture book, Barbara Reid brings her vision, her craft, and her signature Plasticine artwork to the subject of trees. Each page is a celebration, and you will never look at trees in quite the same way again.

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Big Brothers Don’t Take Naps by Louise Borden, illustrated by Emma Dodd

From chapters.ca:
Nicholas looks up to his big brother, James. James does all kinds of things that only older brothers can do - like write his name, read books, cross the street, and ride the school bus. But there's one thing James doesn't do: take a nap. Because big brothers don't take naps. James assures Nicholas that someday he'll be able to do all the things James does. And when the brothers begin to share a very special secret, it looks like that special day may be approaching very soon.

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Caped by Darin Moiselle and Josh Lobis, et al

From chapters.ca:
"We save them! So they can save the day!" Think your boss is tough? Try working for a superhero! While your boss is out fighting crime, you get the pleasure of scheduling public appearances, getting the dry- cleaning done and keeping a tidy secret lair. Millions would kill to be a superhero's personal assistant like Jimmy Lohman. Unfortunately, he's not one of them. A story of capes, cowls and Blackberrys.

Friday, May 18, 2012

MOM (Mom Operating Manual) by Doreen Cronin and Laura Cornell

From chapters.ca:
From a powerhouse pair of picture book rock stars comes the ultimate guide for kids: How to handle Mom. Wickedly funny and acutely perceptive, this is a book that, basically, no one should be without.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

I Don’t Want to be a Pea! By Ann Bonwill and Simon Rickerty

From chapters.ca:
Hugo is in no doubt as to what he and Bella should go as to the Hippo- Bird Fancy Dress Party. They will go as the princess and the pea and he will be the princess (of course!) leaving poor Bella to be the pea. Indignant, Bella refuses. She has a better suggestion - they will go as a mermaid on a rock and she will be the mermaid (of course!) leaving a huffy Hugo to be the rock. Hugo is not happy. But neither is Bella. They just can't decide on a costume and things reach a crisis when they both flounce off saying they don't want to go to the party at all. After time to consider, both Hugo and Bella calm down and (privately) both choose to dress as a pea as a gesture of making it all up to each other. So when they both arrive at the party as peas, Hugo and Bella announce proudly that they are "two peas in a pod, just as it should be" underlining the message of the book that friendship is all about give and take. With wonderfully absurd illustrations from new talent Simon Rickerty and a great read- aloud text, this is a made- for- sharing picture book.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

The Adventures of Daniel Boom AKA Loud Boy: Mac Attack! By DJ Steinberg, illustrated by Brian Smith

From chapters.ca:
In this mouthwatering sequel, Eda Grossweiner is the distasteful lunch lady at Daniel's school who loves to serve gross glop. She is recruited by Kid- Rid Industries to brainwash kids into being polite and obedient - yuck! Once again, Daniel and his friends call upon their superpowers to confront the shady chef and save the world for the second hilarious time!

The Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift’s “Chocolate Pilot” by Michael O. Tunnell

From chapters.ca:
After World War II, the U.S. and Britain airlifted food and supplies into Russian- blockaded West Berlin. U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Gail Halvorsen knew the children of the city were suffering. To lift their spirits, he began dropping chocolate and gum by parachute. A remarkable true story full of history and heart.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

The Sniffles for Bear by Bonny Becker, illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton

From chapters.ca:
Bear has a terrible cold. In fact, Bear is quite sure that no one has ever been as sick as he is. So when Mouse comes tap, tap, tapping on his front door eager to make Bear "as good as new" by reading a sunny story, singing a rousing chorus and plinking a twangy tune on her banjo, the pitifully coughing Bear - growing weaker by the minute - is convinced that his tiny friend does not appreciate the gravity of the situation. Can there be any saving Bear from his certain demise? Welcome the world's most lovable curmudgeon and his endearing, unstoppable sidekick in a wry new comedy sure to have even red- eyed, sniffly- nosed readers rolling with laughter.

Monday, May 14, 2012

Nursery Rhyme Comics with introduction by Leonard S Marcus

From chapters.ca:
First Second is very proud to present Nursery Rhyme Comics. Featuring fifty classic nursery rhymes illustrated and interpreted in comics form by fifty of today's preeminent cartoonists and illustrators, this is a groundbreaking new entry into the canon of nursery rhymes treasuries. From New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast's "There Was a Crooked Man" to Bad Kitty author Nick Bruel's "Three Little Kittens" to First Second's own Gene Yang's "Pat-a-Cake," this is a collection that will put a grin on your face from page one and keep it there. Each rhyme is one to three pages long, and simply paneled and lettered to ensure that the experience is completely accessible for the youngest of readers. Chock full of engaging full- colour artwork and favorite characters, this collection will be treasured by children for years to come.

Dinosaur vs. the Library by Bob Shea

From chapters.ca:
Dinosaur is going to one of his favorite places: the library! On the way, he invites his friends - a lonesome turtle, a sad owl and more - to roar along with him. But how will his roaring go over at the library? Has Dinosaur finally met his match in Storytime? By combining everyone's favorite feisty red dinosaur with a variety of animals and a celebration of reading, author- illustrator- designer Bob Shea has created another irresistable romp for toddlers and parents to enjoy together.

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Gunnerkrigg Court Vol 2: Research by Thomas Siddell

From chapters.ca:
Annie and Kat begin their second year at Gunnerkrigg Court! Parts of Annie's past are revealed, as well as mysteries that tie back to the origins of the Court itself. Finding a secret tomb of ancient robots beneath Kat's workshop leads the two friends to question how they are linked to the mysterious ghost that attacked Annie the year before. And as a new Medium- In- Training, Annie is able to visit the powerful trickster god Coyote in Gillitie Forest, a visit that reveals more than she ever imagined!

Saturday, May 12, 2012

It’s a Little Book by Lane Smith

From chapters.ca:
Now in diapers! For the youngest of readers who still prefer to chew on a book rather than read it, It's a Little Book asks what a book is for - Is it for chewing? Is it for wearing? - and answers the question in a warm and charming way. As funny and captivating as the bestselling It's a Book, It's a Little Book promises to delight a new generation of readers.

Friday, May 11, 2012

I am a Tyrannosaurus by Anna Grossnickle Hines

From chapters.ca:
In spare words and vibrant illustrations, a young child mimics the actions of several different dinosaurs as he imagines he is one of them. After each spread showing the boy pretending, readers turn the page to find each dinosaur the boy imagines. Anna Grossnickle Hines's ability to showcase a child's perspective makes I Am a Tyrannosaurus perfect for children who love dinosaurs.
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