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Five
Little Ducks
Illustrated by Ivan Bates
0-439-74693-0 $12.99; Orchard Books; Ages 3-5
This adaptation of a popular children’s song is irresistibly illustrated to capture the playful nature of the verse.
“An excellent storytime read…will encourage children to quack along.” Kirkus Reviews |
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Can
You See What I See? Seymour Makes New Friends
By Walter Wick
0-439-61780-4; $8.99; Ages 3-5
From bestselling author/photographer Walter Wick comes search-and-find
fun especially for preschoolers.
Also available by Walter Wick:
Can You See What I See? The Night Before Christmas 0-439-76927-2; $13.95; All Ages
Can You See What I See? Cool Collections 0-439-61772-3; $13.95; All Ages
Can You See What I See?Seymour and the Juice Box 0-439-61778-2;$8.99;Ages 3-5
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Where's
My Sock?
By Joyce Dunbar; Illustrated by Sanja Rescek
0-439-74831-3; $15.99; The Chicken House; Ages 4-8
A big adventure about one of life’s small mysteries: Where in the world is that missing sock?!
“A rollicking tale of upended laundry baskets and ransacked dresser drawers.” - Booklist |
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Dinosaur
Dinosaur
By Kevin Lewis; Illustrated by Daniel Kirk
0-439-60371-4; $15.99; Orchard Books; Ages 3-5
From the bestselling team that created Chugga-Chugga Choo-Choo comes a delightful
read-aloud picture book based on a classic jump-rope rhyme.
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The
Journey: Stories of Migration
By Cynthia Rylant; Illustrated by Lambert Davis
0-590-30717-7; $16.99; The Blue Sky Press; Ages 7-10
Follow the majestic migrations of caribou, locusts, gray whales, terns, and more creatures who must travel to survive. From Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant.
“Large print and clear illustrations…equally effective for independent reading or sharing with a school class.”- Booklist
Other books illustrated by Lambert Davis:
Whales Passing by Eve Bunting 0-590-60358-2; $15.95;Ages 4 & up
Swimming with Dolphins by Lambert Davis 0-439-47257-1; $15.95; Ages 4 & up
Snow Bear by Liliana Stafford 0-439-26977-6; $15.95; Ages 5-7
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Hard
Hit
By AnnTurner
0-439-29680-3; $16.99; Scholastic Press; Ages 12 & up
Sixteen-year-old Mark’s dad is diagnosed with cancer. As she did in her groundbreaking memoir, Learning to Swim, Turner takes on a tough subject with honest, luminous poetry and shows teens how to survive when life hits hard.
Also available by Ann Turner:
Learning to Swim: A Memoir 0-439-15309-3; $14.95; Ages 12 & up
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Dirty
Liar
By Brian James
0-439-79623-7; $16.99; PUSH; Ages 15 & up
In this sequel to A Perfect World, Benji has to escape his tumultuous home situation while trying not to self-destruct.
Also available by Brian James:
A Perfect World 0-439-67364-X; $16.95; Ages 15 & up
Tomorrow, Maybe 0-439-49035-9; $6.99; Ages 15 & up
Pure Sunshine 0-439-27989-5; $6.99; Ages 15 & up |
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Montmorency
and the Assassins
By Eleanor Updale
0-439-68343-2; $16.99; Orchard Books; Ages 9-12
Be transported to a time of contrasting high society aristocrats and low-dwelling convicts in late nineteenth century England, where Montmorency, the man who leads a double life as both a criminal and a gentleman, is back for his most thrilling adventure yet in this third installment of the Montmorency series.
Also available by Eleanor Updale:
Montmorency: Thief, Liar, Gentleman?
Hardcover 0-439-58035-8; $16.95
Paperback 0-439-58036-6; $5.99
Montmorency on the Rocks: Doctor, Aristocrat, Murderer? Ages 9-12
Hardcover 0-439-60676-4; $16.95
Paperback 0-439-60677-2; $5.99
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Children
of the Lamp Book Two: The Blue Djinn of Babylon
By P.B. Kerr
0-439-67021-7; $16.99; Orchard Books: Ages 9-12
In this second volume, djinn twins, Philppa and John,are called upon to retrieve a powerful djinn magic book that ends up in the wrong hands.
Also available by P.B. Kerr:
Children of the Lamp Book One: The Akhenaten Adventure
Hardcover 0-439-67019-5; $16.95; Ages 9-12
Paperback 0-439-67020-9; $6.99; Ages 9-12 |
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Bone
# 3: Eyes of the Storm
By Jeff Smith
Graphix; Ages 9-12
Hardcover 0-439-70625-4; $18.95
Paperback 0-439-70638-6; $9.99
In volume three of the nine book Bone saga, it’s more hair-raising escapes, long-buried secrets and disturbing dreams that raise the stakes for the Bone cousins.
“Exciting, funny, scary, and resonant enough that it will stick with readers for a long time.” Publishers Weekly Starred Review
Also available by Jeff Smith:
Bone #1: Out From Boneville
Hardcover 0-439-70623-8; $18.95; Ages 9-12
Paperback 0-439-70640-8: $9.99; Ages 9-12
Bone #2: The Great Cow Race
Hardcover 0-439-70624-6; $18.95; Ages 9-12
Paperback 0-439-70639-4; $9.99; Ages 9-12
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Dear
Miss Breed: True Stories of the Japanese American Incarceration
During World Was II and a Librarian Who Made a Difference
By Joanne Oppenheim
0-439-56992-3; $22.99; Scholastic Nonfiction; Ages 12 & up
A chronicle of the incredible correspondence between California
librarian Clara Breed and young Japanese American internees
during World War II. This remarkable librarian and humanitarian
served as a lifeline to these imprisoned young people, and
was brave enough to speak out against a shameful chapter in
American history.
“Passionately written…exhaustively researched…more resonant now than ever.” – Booklist Starred Review
“Bears eloquent witness…rich in primary material.” – Kirkus Review
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Book
of the Stars Trilogy Part Two: Lord Sha
By Erik L'Homme
0-439-65073-9; $5.99; Scholastic Paperbacks; Ages 9-12
When the book of stars is stolen, Robin is surprised to learn that his teacher ,Quadehar, is the prime suspect. It is up to Robin and his friends to clear the sorcerer’s name and solve the mystery behind the elusive figure of Lord Sha.
Also available:
Book of the Stars Trilogy Part One: Quadehar and the Sorcerer
Hardcover; 0-439-53643-X; $16.99
Paperback 0-439-53648-0; $5.99
Book of the Stars Trilogy Part Three: The Face in the Shadow
Paperback 0-439-65666-4; $5.99 (March 2006)
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On
the Run # 6: Hunting the Hunter
By Gordon Korman
0-439-65141-7; $4.99; Scholastic Paperbacks: Ages 9-12
In a series full of twists and turns, the most shocking surprises come as Aiden and Meg come to the end of one fugitive journey- and perhaps, to the start of a new one.
Also available:
On the Run #1: Chasing the Falconers
0-439-65136-0: $4.99
On the Run # 2: The Fugitive Factor
0-439-65137-9; $4.99
On the Run # 3: Now You See Them, Now You Don’t
0-439-65138-7; $4.99
On the Run # 4: The Stowaway Solution
0-439-65139-5; $4.99
On the Run # 5: Public Enemies
0-439-65140-9: $4.99
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The
Waterless Sea: Book Two in the Chanters of Tremaris Trilogy
By Kate Constable
0-439-55481-0; $5.99; Scholastic Paperbacks; Ages 12 & up
The sequel to the critically acclaimed The Singer of All of Songs draws readers even deeper into the magical world of Tremaris.
Also available by Kate Constable:
The Singer of All Songs: Book One in the Chanters of Tremaris Trilogy
Hardcover 0-439-55478-0; $16.95
Paperback 0-439-55479-9; $5.99
The Waterless Sea: Book Two in the Chanters of Tremaris Trilogy
Hardcover 0-439-55480-2; $16.95
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Montmorency
on the Rocks: Doctor, Aristocrat, Murderer?
By Eleanor Updale
0-439-60677-2; $5.99; Scholastic Paperbacks; Ages 9-12
The gripping sequel to Montmorency: Thief, Liar, Gentleman? in paperback. “A literary journey filled with unpredictable events, a fast-moving plot, and a fascinating visit to the Victorian era.” – The Horn Book Starred Review
Also available by Eleanor Updale:
Montmorency: Thief, Liar, Gentleman?
Hardcover 0-439-58035-8; $16.95
Paperback 0-439-58036-6; $5.99
Montmorency on the Rocks: Doctor, Aristocrat, Murderer? Ages 9-12
Hardcover 0-439-60676-4; $16.95
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Hidden
Roots
By Joseph Bruchac
0-439-35359-9; $5.99; Scholastic Paperbacks; Ages 9-12
For the first time in paperback, and with added back matter, comes the story of eleven-year-old Sonny, who is destined to deal with his father's fits of rage- and an earth-shattering family secret.
"Reprising his signature themes, Bruchac sets up this taut novel to reveal a chilling bit of history.The climatic shocker has the intended effect, and is certain to have a searing impact on the audience." - Publishers Weekly
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Authors and Illustrators |
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February 2006
New and Note Worthy from Book Group Marketing, Author Visit Department
Keeping you informed about major highlights
of the author visit program in the school and library markets.
PAM
MUÑOZ RYAN, Keynote presentation, Colorado Council of I.R.A, Denver, Colorado,
Friday, February 3, 2006
Audience: 400 teachers, librarians, and school administrators
Pam Muñoz Ryan will also be autographing copies of her latest
title, Nacho and Lolita, along with her other best-sellers, including Becoming
Naomi Leon and Esperanza Rising
SANDRA
PINKNEY: Community Reading Jamboree Dayton
Public School District, Dayton, Ohio
Saturday, February 4, 2006
Audience: approximately 5000 children and parents
Sandra Pinkney will also be autographing copies of her latest title, Read and Rise, along with her other titles, the NAACP Image award winner Shades of Black, as well as A Rainbow All Around Me.
These authors and illustrators will be making school and library appearances
in the months of February:
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Stephanie Nooney,
Marketing Manager for Author Appearances, in the New York office at extension
3772.
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