Picture Books 04/01/2009
CHILD, Lauren. I Completely Know about Guinea Pigs. illus. by author. unpaged. (Charlie and Lola Series). CIP. Dial. 2008. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-8037-3295-7. LC 2007047871. K-Gr 2–Despite what everyone says, Lola is convinced that the class pet is a “girl.” She is proven right, when after a brief disappearance, Bert is found with a litter of babies.
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Philosophy/Religion/Myth 04/01/2009
AJMERA, Maya, Magda Nakassis, & Cynthia Pon. Faith. 48p. map. photos. glossary. CIP. Charlesbridge. 2009. RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-1-58089-177-6; pap. $7.95. ISBN 978-1-58089-178-3. LC 2008008282. K-Gr 4–Broad statements about how people celebrate their faiths (“We chant and sing” or “We listen to or learn from others”) are paired with striking photos of children ...
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Multicultural Titles 04/01/2009
CHEUNG, Hyechong. K Is for Korea. photos by Prodeepta Das. unpaged. Frances Lincoln. 2008. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-84507-789-1. LC number unavailable. Gr 1-3–From “Arirang, folk songs we all love to sing” to “Zing, a type of gong,” each letter of the English alphabet spotlights an element of Korean culture with vivid color photographs and a brief explanation.
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Language & Literature 04/01/2009
LEEDY, Loreen. Crazy Like a Fox: A Simile Story. illus. by author. unpaged. CIP. Holiday House. 2008. RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-0-8234-1719-3. LC 2007051016. K-Gr 2–Rufus, a colorfully clothed fox, tricks his sheep friend Babette into chasing after him, leading her on a madcap journey with a secret and ultimately satisfying destination: her surprise birthday party.
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Health & Safety 04/01/2009
HURWITZ, Johanna. Mighty Monty. illus. by Anik McGrory. 106p. Candlewick. 2008. RTE $15.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-2977-9. LC 2008933496. Gr 1-3–In this sequel to Mostly Monty (Candlewick, 2007), the busy first-grader inherits a collection of old magazines from his neighbor, participates in a class play, and takes a karate class.
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Folktales/Fairy Tales/Legends 04/01/2009
ALLEY, Zoë B., retel. There's a Wolf at the Door. illus. by R. W. Alley. 34p. CIP. Roaring Brook/A Neal Porter Bk. 2008. Tr $19.95. ISBN 978-1-59643-275-8. LC 2007044025. Gr 2-4–An oversize, comic-strip format awash in colorful pen-and-ink drawings and text full of playful puns follow a dapper, but not especially clever, wolf as he makes his way through five fractured tales featurin...
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First Chapter Books 04/01/2009
BARROWS, Annie. Ivy and Bean Bound to Be Bad. Bk. #5. 120p. ISBN 978-0-8118-6265-3. LC 2008005280. ––––.Ivy and Bean Take Care of the Babysitter. Bk. #4. 128p. CIP. ISBN 978-0-8118-5685-0; pap. $5.99. ISBN 978-0-8118-6584-5. LC 2007028224. ea vol: (Ivy and Bean Series). illus.
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Family & Guidance 04/01/2009
JUSTER, Norton. Sourpuss and Sweetie Pie. illus. by Chris Raschka. unpaged. Scholastic/Michael di Capua Bks. 2008. RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-0-439-92943-1. LC 2007924018. K-Gr 2–Nanna and Poppy never know just what their granddaughter's mood will be during a visit—persnickety and contrary (Sourpuss), polite and affectionate (Sweetie Pie), or some mixture of the two—but they love h...
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Beginning Readers 04/01/2009
GRANT, Judyann Ackerman. Chicken Said, “Cluck!” illus. by Sue Truesdell. 32p. (An I Can Read! Bk). HarperCollins. 2008. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-06-028723-8; PLB $16.99. ISBN 978-0-06-028724-5. LC number unavailable. K-Gr 2–An inquisitive hen is a constant annoyance as two children try to plant pumpkin seeds, but she proves her worth in the end.
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The Arts 04/01/2009
MCKISSACK, Patricia C. Stitchin’ and Pullin’: A Gee’s Bend Quilt. illus. by Cozbi A. Cabrera. unpaged. CIP. Random. 2008. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-375-83163-8; PLB $20.99. ISBN 978-0-375-93163-5. LC 2007011066. Gr 1-5–Rich-toned paintings and vivid free-verse text introduce the artisans of Gee’s Bend, AL, descendants of emancipated slaves who are known today for thei...
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American History 04/01/2009
AYLESWORTH, Jim. Our Abe Lincoln. illus. by Barbara McClintock. unpaged. score. CIP. Scholastic. 2009. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-439-92548-8. LC 2007031060. K-Gr 3–Adapting a 19th-century presidential campaign song into a musical biography, Aylesworth uses catchy verses (sung to “The Old Gray Mare”) to portray defining aspects of Lincoln’s character and career.
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Batting 1000 By John Peters and Marilyn Taniguchi - 04/01/2009
Sports fiction has a long pedigree—even Gilgamesh plays with a bat and a ball in one episode of his ancient epic. Lending itself naturally to tales that mix quick, exciting action with insights into both human nature and strategies for success in any endeavor, the genre's enduring popularity isn't hard to understand.
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Superheroes of Ancient Greece By Joy B. Fleishhacker - 04/01/2009
Whether presented in comic books, television series, or via movie screens, superheroes continue to hold sway over the imaginations of young people. Since Superman’s DC Comics debut in 1938, the genre has grown and evolved, burgeoning into a spectacular universe of charismatic characters each with a unique crime-fighting style, a colorful costume, and remarkable powers and abilities.
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World History & Geography 04/01/2009
ARONSON, Marc & Patty Campbell, eds. War Is...: Soldiers, Survivors, and Storytellers Talk about War. 200p. further reading. Candlewick. 2008. RTE $17.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-3625-8. LC 2007052026. Gr 9 Up–A carefully selected collection of essays, letters, stories, articles, interviews, and blog posts that reflect the experience of war.
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Sports/Games/Crafts 04/01/2009
BROWN, Stewart. The Student Athlete's Guide to Getting Recruited: How to Win Scholarships, Attract Colleges and Excel as an Athlete. 255p. charts. appendix. glossary. Web sites. CIP. SuperCollege. 2008. pap. $16.95. ISBN 978-1-932662-29-0. LC 2008012282. Gr 9 Up–Citing passion for the game, an ability to balance academics with sports, and a willingness to learn, the authors make it clear...
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Science & Math 04/01/2009
ALLABY, Michael, et al. The Encyclopedia of Earth: A Complete Visual Guide. 608p. charts. diags. illus. reprods. chron. glossary. maps. photos. index. CIP. 2008. University of California. Tr $39.95. ISBN 978-0-520-25471-8. LC 2008006956. Gr 9 Up–A profusely illustrated overview of our planet from its origins to the impact of human habitation.
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Poetry 04/01/2009
ARANA, R. Victoria. The Facts On File Companion to World Poetry: 1900 to the Present. 532p. (Companion to Literature Series). Facts On File. 2007. Tr $85. ISBN 978-0-8160-6457-1. LC 2007001831. Gr 9 Up–Entries on more than 200 poets and commentary on hundreds of individual poems represent a vast array of 20th-century cultural traditions and experiences.
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Philosophy/Religion/Myth 04/01/2009
BERK, Ari & Carolyn Dunn. Coyote Speaks: Wonders of the Native American World. 160p. photos. reprods. bibliog. index. CIP. Abrams. 2008. RTE $24.95. ISBN 978-0-8109-9372-3. LC 2006032833. Gr 7 Up–Lavishly illustrated with colorful reproductions of Native American art and artifacts, this volume collects stories and cultural insights from more than 40 different tribes and nations.
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Multicultural Titles 04/01/2009
ABDEL-FATTAH, Randa. Ten Things I Hate About Me. 297p. CIP. Scholastic/Orchard. 2009. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-545-05055-5. LC 2008013667. Gr 7 Up–A Lebanese-Australian teen leads two lives, that of blond-haired, blue-eyed (thanks to contact lenses) Jamie at school and of dutiful Muslim Jamilah at home.
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Language & Literature 04/01/2009
BRUCCOLI, Matthew J. & Judith S. Baughman, eds. Student’s Encyclopedia of American Literary Characters. 4 vols. 1476p. bibliog. index. CIP. Facts On File. 2008. Tr $340. ISBN 978-0-8160-6498-4. LC 2008001704. Gr 9 Up–Students looking for concise, in-depth analysis will find entries in this set on characters from such classics as Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 and Harper Le...
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