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Noodle
By Munroe Leaf; Illustrated by Ludwig Bemelmans
 0-590-04309-9; $15.99; Arthur A. Levine Books; Ages 4-8

Originally published in 1937 by children's book greats Ludwig Bemelmans and Munro Leaf, NOODLE is a classic with a humorous wisdom that continues to hold true today.

A Real Read selection

Also available by Ludwig Bemelmans:
Madeline in America and Other Holiday Tales 0-590-03910-5; $19.95; Ages 5-8

The Fuchsia is Now
By Otto Seibold
0-439-63559-4; $16.99; Ages 3-6

On her birthday Fuchsia receives a great surprise--a pretty new hat with a magic fairy inside! The fairy tells Fuchsia to close her eyes and make a special wish . . . and before Fuchsia knows it, she has three new friends to play with. Fuchsia knows her friends will return the next day. All she has to do is say the magic words, "THE FUCHSIA IS NOW!"

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Princess Penelope Takes Charge!
By Todd Mack; Illustrated by Julia Gran
0-439-67380-1; $16.99; Scholastic Press; Ages 3-5
For every child who has ever had to learn to share the throne, PRINCESS PENELOPE TAKES CHARGE! is sure to become a reigning favorite.

Also available by Todd Mack and Julia Gran:
Princess Penelope
0-439-22436-5; $15.95; Scholastic Press; Ages 3-5

The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips
By Michael Morpurgo
0-439-79661-X; $16.99; Scholastic Press; Ages 7-10

It’s 1943 and twelve-year-old Lily’s seaside village in England is being evacuated so the Allies can practice their landing for D-Day. Lily’s adored cat, Adolphus Tips, has other plans and decides to have her kittens in the restricted area. Two young American soldiers help her under the smoky skies of a looming D-Day.

Also available by Michael Morpurgo:
Private Peaceful 0-439-63648-5; $16.95; Ages 12 & up
Kensuke’s Kingdom 0-439-38202-5; $16.95; Ages 9-12

The Wright 3
By Blue Balliett; Illustrated by Brett Helquist
0-439-69367-5; $16.99; Ages 9-12

From the New York Times bestselling author of Chasing Vermeer comes another thought-provoking art mystery featuring Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie house.

“Many of the elements that made Chasing Vermeer such a success reappear here… Another tour de force blending art, math, philosophy, history and literature.” Kirkus Starred Review

Also available by Blue Balliett:
Chasing Vermeer 0-439-69367-5; $16.99; Ages 9-12

Rules
By Cynthia Lord
0-439-44382-2; $15.99; Ages 9-12

Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life. Which is near impossible when you have an autistic brother and a family that revolves around his disability.

“A heartwarming first novel.” Booklist

“Catherine is an appealing and believable character, acutely self-conscious and torn between her love for her brother and her resentment of his special needs. Middle-grade readers will recognize her longing for acceptance and be intrigued by this exploration of dealing with differences.” Kirkus Reviews

The Valley of the Wolves
By Laura Gellego Garcia; Translated from the Spanish
0-439-58553-8; $16.99; Ages 9.-12

Ever since Dana was a little girl, Kai has been her best friend and constant companion--even though she's the only one who can see him. Then the mysterious Maestro comes to her farm and offers her the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to study sorcery in the Valley of the Wolves. And Dana knows she must go, for the Maestro can see Kai too....

Also available by Laura Gallego Garcia:
The Legend of the Wandering King 0-439-58556-2; $16.95; Ages 12 & up

The Book of Everything
By Guus Kuijer
0-439-74918-2; $16.99; Arthur A. Levine Books; Ages 9-12

This unusual story takes place in the Netherlands in the early 1950’s. Thomas can see things no one else can see, and he records these visions in his "Book of Everything." They comfort him when his father beats him, and when the angels weep for his mother's black eyes. And they give him the strength to finally confront his father and become what he wants to be when he grows up: "Happy."

“Those who open themselves up to it will be repaid.” Kirkus Review

The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix #1: Kristy’s Great Idea
By Ann M. Martin; Adapted and Illustrated by Raina Telgemeier
Graphix; Ages 9-12
Hardcover 0-439-80241-5; $16.99
Paperback 0-439-73933-0; $8.99

Based on Ann M. Martin's bestselling series, America's favorite baby-sitters are back -- this time, in a heart-warming and hilarious graphic novel.

Up Before Daybreak: Cotton and People in America
By Deborah Hopkinson
0-439-63901-8; $18.99; Scholastic Nonfiction; All Ages

“Real people's stories are woven into a rich narrative of the history: clothmaking, the cotton gin, slavery, the Great Migration, the Great Depression and the continuing problem of child labor around the world. This volume, like the author's Shutting Out the Sky (2003), is a model of superb nonfiction writing and how to use primary sources to create engaging narratives.” Kirkus Starred Review

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Also available by Deborah Hopkinson:
Shutting Out the Sky 0-439-37590-8; $17.95; Ages 8-12

Guardians of Ga’Hoole Book One: The First Collier
By Kathryn Lasky
0-439-79568-0; $4.99; Scholastic Paperbacks; Ages 9-12

The fantastic prequel trilogy to the bestselling series GUARDIANS OF GA'HOOLE begins! Good King Hrath and his queen, Siv, noble Spotted Owls struggle to keep peace in their kingdom. Grank, friend and supporter of King Hrath, has exiled himself to Beyond the Beyond, where he learns how to work with embers, fire and how to forge metals. He is the First Collier. Deep in a volcano in the farthest reaches of Beyond the Beyond, he discovers a magical Ember but fears its awful powers will be misused.

Also available by Kathryn Lasky:
Guardians of Ga’Hoole # 1: The Capture 0-439-40557-2; $4.99: Ages 9-12

Rewind
By Laura Dower
0-439-70340-9; $8.99; Scholastic Paperbacks: Ages 12 & up

Sometimes, love only makes sense backward. This is a teen romance like no other -- a thrilling tale of betrayal and heartache told in an incredible reverse format.

Nevermind the Goldbergs
By Matthue Roth
0-439-69189-3; $7.99; PUSH; Ages12 & up

The greatest Hollywood punk rock Orthodox Jewgirl story EVER TOLD! Yes, Hava’s an Orthodox Jew. But that doesn't mean she can't rock out. And yes, she has opinions about everything around her. But her opinions about herself can be twice as harsh.

Amalee
By Dar Williams
0-439-39564-X; $5.99; Scholastic Afterwords Paperbacks Ages 9-12

A child's eye view of a world under pressure, with everyone rising to the occasion in his or her own unique way. When Amalee's dad becomes seriously ill, the chaos takes new forms -- and the ways of coping come from some very unexpected places.

KAREN HESSE:

Kerlan Award ceremony
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Saturday April8, 2006
Audience: 50-100 children’s book enthusiasts

The Kerlan Award is given “in recognition of singular attainments in the creation of children’s literature and in appreciation for generous donation of unique resources to the Kerlan Collection for the study of children’s literature.” As the recipient of the 2006 award, Karen Hesse will be honored at a breakfast held at the Anderson Library, where she will be signing copies of her critically acclaimed and award-winning titles, including Witness,Out of the Dust, Cats of KrasinskiSquare, and her latest, The Young Hans Christian Andersen

PAM MUÑOZ RYAN:

Keynote presentation
Texas A&M University
Corpus Christi, Texas
Saturday April1, 2006
Audience: approximately 400 teachers

Rising Star Conference
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas
Friday, May 5 – Saturday, May 6, 2006
Audience: Friday – approximately 200 teachers
Saturday – approximately 700-1000 students and parents

Pam Muñoz Ryan will be autographing copies of her latest title, Nacho and Lolita, along with her other best-sellers, including Becoming Naomi Leon and Esperanza Rising

Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival
Featured Speakers:

WALTER DEAN MYERS
PATRICIA AND FREDRICK MCKISSACK
PAM MUÑOZ RYAN

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Wednesday, April 5 – Thursday April 6, 2006
Audience: approximately 400-500 public and school librarians.

Walter Dean Myers will be receiving the 2006 Southern Miss Medallion and signing copies of his critically acclaimed titles, including The Beast, A Time to Love, Harlem, Slam! and more. Patricia and Fredrick McKissack will be autographing copies of their award winning titles, including Days of Jubilee: The End of Slavery in the United States, Black Hands, White Sails: The Story of African-American Whales, and Rebels Against Slavery. Pam Muñoz Ryan will be autographing copies of her latest title, Nacho and Lolita, along with her other best-sellers, including Becoming Naomi Leon and Esperanza Rising.

Festival of Faith and Writing
Featured Authors:

JON J MUTH
SANDRA AND MYLES PINKNEY:

Calvin College
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Friday, April 21 - Saturday, April 22, 2006
Audience: approximately 400-500 writers, editors, booksellers and readers

Caldecott Honor recipient Jon J Muth will be signing copies of his books, including the best-selling Zen Shorts, as well as The Three Questions, Stone Soup, Old Turtle, and more. The author and photo-illustrator teamSandra and Myles Pinkney will be signing copies of their NAACP Image Award winner Shades of Black, as well as A Rainbow All Around Me, and their latest title, Read and Rise.

37TH Annual Conference on Children’s Literature
Keynote presentations:

KAREN HESSE
JIM MURPHY

University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
Friday, April 21 - Saturday, April 22, 2006
Audience: approximately 500 teachers and media specialists

Newbery winner Karen Hesse will be signing copies of The Young Hans Christian Andersen, Cats of Krasinski Square, Witness, and more. Newbery Honor winner Jim Murphy will be signing copies of Blizzard!, The Great Fire, amongst his other critically acclaimed titles.

Annual Perspectives in Children’s Literature Conference
Featured speaker: GREG TANG
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Massachusetts
Saturday, April 1, 2006
Audience: approximately 150 teachers

Math wizard Greg Tang will be signing copies of Math Potatoes: Mind Stretching Brain Food, Math Fables, Math-terpieces, Math for All Seasons and more.

Pregnant Women, Infant, and Toddler conference
Miami-Dade Head Start program
Featured speaker: ROSEMARY WELLS
Monday, April 11 – Tuesday April 12, 2006
Audience: approximately 300 Head Start and Early Head Start staff members, childcare providers, and parents

Minnesota Kindergarten Association Conference
Keynote presentation: ROSEMARY WELLS
Mankato, Minnesota
Friday May 5 – Saturday, May 6
Audience: approximately 300 kindergarten teachers

In addition to giving the audience a sneak peek at her newest title, the groundbreaking picture book My Shining Star, best selling author Rosemary Wells will be signing copies of Read to Your Bunny, whichis given as a gift to all parents who first enter the Head Start program, along with her other favorites, including her board books The Itsy Bitsy Spider, Old MacDonald, The Bear Went Over the Mountain and Bingo!

These authors and illustrators will be making school and library appearances in the months of April:

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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