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Good Boy Fergus!
Written and Illustrated by David Shannon
0-439-49027-8 $15.99; The Blue Sky Press; Ages 3-6
Meet Fergus, the new canine star from Caldecott Honor artist David Shannon. Much like Shannon's beloved characters, David and Alice, the adorable Fergus is always getting in trouble!
A Real Read selection
Also available by David Shannon:
Duck on a Bike 0-439-05023-5; $ 6.99; Ages 3-6
No, David! 0-590-93002-8; $15.95; Ages 3-6
Alice the Fairy 0-439-49025-1; $15.95; Ages 3-5
David Goes to School 0-590-48087-1; $15.95
David Gets in Trouble 0-439-05022-7; $15.95
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Fast Food
By Saxton Freyman
0-439-11019-X; $12.99; All Ages
“Freyman's parade of inventively carved and combined fruits and veggies rolls on, this time demonstrating modes of travel…these vehicles and their delightfully lifelike passengers will inspire laughter and admiration in equal measure.” Kirkus Starred Review
“The playful text gallops along smoothly in rhymed couplets, while the illustrations work their inimitable charm….This handsome book is both a uniquely entertaining addition to preschool and primary-grade units on transportation and an irresistible invitation for children to play creatively with their food.” Booklist Starred Review
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Real Read selection
Also available by Saxton Freyman:
Food for Thought 0-439-11018-1; $14.95; All Ages
Baby Food 0-439-11017-3; $12.95; All Ages
Dog Food 0-439-11016-5;$12.95;All Ages
One Lonely Sea Horse 0-439-11014-9; $16.95; All Ages
How Are You Peeling? 0-439-10431-9; $16.95; All Ages
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Do Not Open This Book!
By Michaela Muntean; Illustrated by Pascal Lemaitre
0-439-69839-1; $16.99; Scholastic Press; Ages 4-8
"Excuse me, but who do you think you are, opening this book when the cover clearly says, DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOK? The reason you weren't supposed to open this book is because it is not yet written!...Now go away--I need time to think." So begins Pig's valiant attempt to pen his masterpiece.
“Muntean makes sure [Pig] protests too much, daring readers to press their luck, and Lemaitre provides the author with tiny sidekicks-a round brown spider and violet-blue fly-who mimic his gestures and imply that he's harmless….this makes an excellent read-aloud, with abundant opportunities for hammy acting.” – Publisher’s Weekly Starred Review |
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Chicken and Cat
Written and Illustrated by Sara Varon
0-439-63406-7; $16.99; Scholastic Press; Ages 4-8
“People of all ages…can appreciate this charming account of roommates and community improvement” – Publishers Weekly Starred Review
“Artfully using color more than faces to show feeling, Varon debuts with a wordless, very simply drawn tale of a New York City chicken finding a way to make a feline visitor from the country more at home….The lifting spirits are signaled by subtle changes of expression and small floral explosions of color, but it won't escape young viewers sensitive to such visual cues. A fine, deceptively simple-looking start.” Kirkus Review |
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Fly Guy# 2: Super Fly Guy
By Tedd Arnold
0-439-63904-2; $5.99; Ages 4-8
The second book in the easy-to-read series about a boy and his fly: Using hyperbole, puns, slapstick, and silly drawings, bestselling author/illustrator Tedd Arnold creates an easy reader that is full of fun. The first book in this series, Fly Guy # 1: Hi! Fly Guy won a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor.
“Fledgling readers will cheer the intrepid insect on…and is last seen basking in a redolent bowl of garbage soup. Keep on buzzing, Fly Guy.” Kirkus Review
Also available by Tedd Arnold:
Fly Guy # 1: Hi! Fly Guy 0-439-63904-2; $5.99; Ages 4-8
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The Night Pirates
By Peter Harris; Illustrated by Deborah Allwright
0-439-79959-7; $16.99; Ages 3-7
A perfectly pitched, irresistibly charming read-aloud picture book for the youngest pirate enthusiasts.
“The simple rhythmic story is enhanced by Allwright's exuberant illustrations….Children will delight in her use of unusual angles and the sheer energy of each double-page spread. ..A sure bet for bedtime, but suggest this for daytime sharing, too” Booklist Review
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The Haunting of Freddy: Book Four in the Golden Hamster Saga
By Dietlof Reiche; Illustrated by Joe Cepeda; Translated by John Brownjohn
0-439-53159-4; $16.99; Ages 9.-12
Freddy's internationally acclaimed saga contunues, taking him and his pals on an adventure to a haunted castle!
Also available by Dietlof Reiche:
I, Freddy: Book One in the Golden Hamster Saga
0-439-28356-6; $16.95; Ages 9-12
Freddy in Peril: Book Two in the Golden Hamster Saga
0-439-53155-1; $16.95; Ages 9-12
Freddy to the Rescue: Book Three in the Golden Hamster Saga
0-439-53157-8; $16.95; Ages 9-12 |
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Geronimo
By Joseph Bruchac
0-439-35360-2; $16.99; Scholastic Press; Ages 12 & up
Acclaimed Native American author Joseph Bruchac weaves history and suspense into a riveting account of Geronimo's last days.
Also available by Joseph Bruchac
Hidden Roots 0-439-35358-0; $16.95; Ages 12 & up
Sacajawea 0-439-28068-0; $4.99; Ages 12 & up
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Grey Griffins # 1: The Revenge of the Shadow King
By Derek Benz and J.S. Lewis
0-439-79574-5; $10.99; Orchard Books; Ages 9-12
This fantasy novel tells the story of four friends who find themselves caught up in the dangerous quest to save their town when the wicked creatures from their card game come to life. An exciting debut by a new author duo.
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The Road of the Dead
By Kevin Brooks
0-439-78623-1; $16.99; Orchard Books; Ages 12 & up
Two brothers leave their London home to hunt down the man who murdered their sister in this gripping thriller by the acclaimed author of Candy and Kissing the Rain.
Also available by Kevin Brooks:
Candy 0-439-68327-0; $16.95; Ages 12 & up
Kissing the Rain 0-439-57742-X; $16.95; Ages 12 & up
Lucas 0-439-45698-3; $16.95; Ages 12 & up
Martyn Pig 0-439-29595-5; $16.95; Ages 12 & up |
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The Keys to the Kingdom # 4: Sir Thursday
By Garth Nix
0-439-70087-6; $16.99; Scholastic Press: Ages 9-12
The amazement continues in bestselling author Garth Nix's dazzling Keys to the Kingdom series when - On the fourth day there was war and Arthur is drafted by Sir Thursday and forced to join the Glorious Army of the Architect
Also available by Garth Nix:
The Keys to the Kingdom: Mister Monday
Hardcover 0-439-70369-7; $15.95; Ages 9-12
Paperback 0-439-55123-4; $5.99; Ages 9-12
The Keys to the Kingdom: Grim Tuesday
Hardcover 0-439-70370-0; $15.95; Ages 9-12
Paperback 0-439-43655-9; $5.99; Ages 9-12
The Keys to the Kingdom: Drowned Wednesday
Hardcover 0-439-70086-8; $15.95; Ages 9-12
Paperback 0-439-43656-7; $5.99; Ages 9-12 |
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The Tenth Power: Book Three in the Chanters of Tremaris Trilogy
By Kate Constable
0-439-55482-9; $16.99; Arthur A. Levine Books; Ages 12 & up
Kate Constable's magnificent musical trilogy reaches its high note as Calwyn returns to Antaris and discovers the true Singer of All Songs.
Also available by Kate Constable:
The Singer of All Songs: Book One in the Chanters of Tremaris Trilogy
0-439-55480-2; $16.95; Ages 12 & up
The Waterless Sea: Book Two in the Chanters of Tremaris Trilogy
0-439-55478-0; $16.95; Ages 12 & up |
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The Black Belt Club: Night on the Mountain of Fear
By Dawn Barnes; Illustrated by Bernard Chang
The Blue Sky Press; Ages 6-10
Hardcover 0-439-63937-9; $16.99
Paperback 0-439-63939-5; $4.99
Block! Snap-kick! Lunge-punch! Join the Black Belt Club as they overcome evil. Here's the second action-packed adventure in this combination graphic novel/chaper-book series!
Also available by Dawn Barnes:
The Black Belt Club 1: Seven Wheels of Power Ages 6-10
Hardcover 0-439-63935-2; $16.95
Paperback 0-439-63936-0; $4.99 |
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Bushnell’s Submarine: The Best Kept Secret of the American Revolution
By Arthur S. Lefkowitz
0-439-74352-4; $16.99; Scholastic Nonfiction; Ages 9-12
This is the true story of how Yankee tinkerer, David Bushnell, built the world's first submarine in an attempt to sink the flagship of the British fleet--the HMS Eagle.
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Trapped in Ice! An Amazing Whaling Adventure
By Martin W. Sandler
0-439-74363-X; $16.99; Scholastic Nonfiction; Ages 9-12
In this true story that reads as action-adventure, learn how 1,219 members of the world's largest whaling expedition managed to survive after becoming entrapped within an Arctic ice shelf.
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Book of the Stars Trilogy Part 3: The Face in the Shadow
By Erik L'Homme
0-439-65666-4; $5.99; Scholastic Paperbacks; Ages 9-12
Robin has been taken prisoner by the evil, faceless Shadow. Locked in a tower high above the dark city of Yenibohor, he must endure The Shadow's increasingly brutal attacks.Can Robin and his friends take on the most evil power in the multiverse before time runs out?
Also available:
Book of the Stars Trilogy Part One: Quadehar the Sorcerer; Ages 9-12
Hardcover 0-439-53643-X; $16.95
Paperback 0-439-53648-0; $5.99
Book of the Stars Trilogy Part Two: Lord Sha; Ages 9-12
Paperback 0-439-65073-9; $5.99
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King
of the Middle March
By Kevin Crossley-Holland
0-439-26601-7; $7.99; Scholastic Paperbacks; Ages 12 & up
Kevin Crossley-Holland's award-winning Arthur trilogy comes to its triumphant and moving close -- now in paperback. In this book, Arthur becomes a man worthy of his kingly name.
Also available by Kevin Crossley-Holland:
King of the Middle March
Hardcover 0-439-26600-9; $17.95
At the Crossing-Places
Paperback 0-439-26599-1; $7.99
The Seeing Stone
Paperback 0-439-26327-1; $7.99
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Candy
By Kevin Brooks
0-439-68328-9; $7.99; PUSH Ages 12 & up
Kevin Brooks is at the top of his YA game in this "provocative, suspenseful" (Booklist) novel, now in PUSH paperback. .
Also available by Kevin Brooks:
Candy 0-439-68327-0; $16.95
Kissing the Rain 0-439-57742-X; $16.95
Lucas 0-439-45698-3; $16.95
Martyn Pig 0-439-29595-5; $16.95
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Aquamarine
By Alice Hoffman
0-439-09864-5; $4.99; Scholastic Afterwords Paperbacks Ages 9-12
On the edge of growing up, during a summer that is the hottest on record, Hailey and Claire are discovering that life can take an unpredictable course, friendship is forever, and magic can be found in the most unexpected places.
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Blister
By Susan Shreve
0-439-19314-1; $5.99; Scholastic Afterwords Paperbacks Ages 9-12
An ALA Notable Book and PW Best Children's Book of 2001 winner with a resilient 10-year-old heroine whom readers will love.
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March 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:
Joint presentation with Ruth Culham
Indiana State Reading Conference
Indianapolis, Indiana
Monday, March 6, 2006
Audience: approximately 400 teachers, librarians, and school administrators
Keynote Luncheon Presentation
Wisconsin Educational Media Association
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Tuesday, March 7, 2006
Audience: approximately 500 librarians and library media specialists.
Keynote Luncheon Presentation
Colorado Language Arts Society
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Friday, March 10, 2006
Audience: approximately 500 middle and high school teachers
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
CORNELIA FUNKE
DAVID SHANNON
ROSEMARY WELLS:
Featured authors
Asilomar Regional Reading Conference
Santa Clara, California
Saturday, March 4, 2006
Audience: 2000 teachers
Rosemary Wells will be previewing her groundbreaking new title, My Shining Star: Raising a Child Who is Ready to Learn and signingcopies of her other titles, including the bestselling Read to Your Bunny. Caldecott Honor illustrator David Shannon will be talking about his latest title, Good Boy, Fergus!, and signing copies of his bestselling titles Alice The Fairy, and the David books. New York Times bestseller Cornelia Funke will share the stories behind her critically acclaimed books and attendees will walk away with signed copies of Inkspell, Inkheart, along with her other titles.
These authors and illustrators will be making school and library appearances
in the months of March:
| Dan Greenburg |
Westfield, NJ |
March 14, 2006 |
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Harrington Park, NJ |
March 31, 2006 |
| Steven Kroll |
Morristown, NJ |
March 22, 2006 |
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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