Chick-fil-A Small Books

Black Beauty Retold by Margo Lundell (Respect)
Captains Courageous byLisl H. Detlefsen (Obedience)
Flowers Eyewitness Explorers
Heidi Retold by Sally Grindley
Human Body Eyewitness Explorers
The Jungle Book Retold by Kenn Goin
The Lion and the Mouse (Between the Lions)
The Secret Garden Retold by Shona McKellar
Wonderful Wizard of Oz Retold by Mary Weber

Anna's Table Ages 3-9

In this heartwarming story, little Anna gathers bits of nature she and her family find, and she collects them on a special table given to her by her beloved aunt. Esteemed children's author Eve Bunting shows us the poetry of beach rocks and sea shells, mouse bones and dried pomegranates, a shark's tooth, an old bird's nest, and a piece of tree bark shaped like a hand. Young readers will delight in the treasures found on Anna's Table. Anna reminds readers of all ages "how clever nature is, " through growth, death and rebirth.

A subtle celebration of the cycle of life, this story is about the incredible bond of children to nature, the miracle of family, and a belief in the beauty of all things.

Anna's Table

By Eve Bunting, Taia Morley

Illustrated by Taia Morley

Edition: illustrated

Published by NorthWord Press, 2003

ISBN 1559718412, 9781559718417

32 pages

PreS-Gr 3, Ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 -A free-verse account of a ...

... child who keeps all of her treasures from nature on a table in her room. "I have a drift of butterflies,/their colors orange bright./We found them in the grass/one night/after a cold strong wind ... more »/and sudden freeze/swept them from the trees." She also has a blue jay's feather, the backbone of a garter snake, a seagull's skull, and many other distinctive items. Anna's quiet pleasure in these things and her close family ties are admirable, and the colorful paintings are skillfully executed, with lots of joy and warmth. However, while the story has flashes of Bunting's characteristic charm and a worthwhile message, it lacks dramatic tension. Add it if you have a large collection and/or a ready audience for thoughtful nature books. Otherwise, buy extra copies of Bunting's Butterfly House (Scholastic, 1998) and/or Secret Place (Clarion, 1996), also beautifully illustrated stories revolving around environmental themes.-Lauralyn Persson, Wilmette Public Library, IL

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I Can Read It All By Myself Books

And to Think That I Saw it on Mulberry Street Dr. Seuss
Can You Tell Me How to Get to SESAME STREET Eleanor Hudson
The Cat in the Hat Dr. Seuss
The Foot Book Dr. Seuss (Bright and Early Books)
Glasses for D.W. Marc Brown
Green Eggs and Ham Dr. Seuss
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish Dr. Seuss
Ten Apples Up on Top! Theo. LeSieg

Read Aloud Duplicate Books

Amazing Grace 3 copies Mary Hoffman (Act, Dance, Do Anything) Ages 4-8
Captain Bill Pinkney's Journey 4 copies Sailing around the World in 259 days (Ages 4-8) (compare Trial by Ice: A Photobiography of Sir Ernest Shackleton, interest level gr 6-8, RL 4.1 980 Lexile,)
Crysanthemum 2 copies Kevin Henkes Ages 4-8
Four Seasons for Little People 5 copies Jerry Ballard (Ages 4-8?)
Imogene's Antlers 2 copies David Small Ages 4-8 humor
Ozma of Oz L. Frank Baum Retold by Mary Weber 3 copies Chick-fil-A 24 pgs. Ages 9-12
Peter Pan J.M. Barrie Retold by Michael Johnstone 3 copies Chick-fil-A 24 pgs. Ages 7-14
Two Mice in a Boat Angelina Ballerina 2 copies Craig & Holabird Ages 4-8
The Ugly Duckling Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney (Caldecott Honor) 2 stories may be different- illustrators are different

The Inside-Outside Book of Washington D.C. Ages 4-8

The Inside-outside Book of Washington, D.C.

By Roxie Munro, Julie Cummins

Illustrated by Roxie Munro

Edition: illustrated

Published by Dutton, 1987

ISBN 0525442987, 9780525442981

48 pages

Twelve tourist delights and ...

... architecturally interesting structures are featured in Munro's picture-book tour. By showing not only the facades and interiors of buildings but also the ambiance of the neighborhoods, she ... more » captures a deeper feeling for the city. The first pages show the Washington Monument and then the view from the top of it to the east and west, with cherry trees showing as little pink puffs around the Jefferson Memorial and tiny colorful people and care using the thoroughfares. Meanwhile, the author's style--heavy lines filled with color--makes the realism of the Washington Post's pressroom an abstract composition of pipes and flowing papers; the architectural detail of buildings is a strong part of each composition. The pictures are at times more national than local--e.g., the control room of a TV station, after we have seen a news announcer being taped in front of the White House, or a traffic jam on the way to R.F.K. Stadium shown from the interior of a car--but Munro's delight in the shapes and perspectives of Washington buildings should be a fine introduction to that city for any young person. There is a brief description of each landmark at the end of the book, with interesting additional information such as F.D.R. adding the wrought-iron fence to the White House Lawn. A perfect accompaniment for a visit to our capitol.

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From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 4 Ages 5, 6, 7 Two good large-format books about our nation's capital. In Krementz' photo-filled book, six-year-old Matt Wilson, who lives with his family in Washington, D.C., narrates a tour of the city. A bit of history is related as the Wilsons visit well-known sites such as the Washington Monument, the White House, and the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials. Feelings, however, are also effectively conveyed, as when the family visits the Vietnam Memorial where Matt's uncle Joseph is among those honored. The Botanic Gardens, the Washington Cathedral, and the Smithsonian museums each offer a different delight. Matt's child-like (but never childish) narration is effectively used to weave the full-color, crisp, nicely detailed photographs into a satisfying visit to Washington. Munro's book is similar in style and format to her Inside-Outside Book of New York City (Dodd, 1985). Through intricate and detailed although clear and uncluttered illustrations, readers are taken on a visual trip through the nation's capital, beginning with the most familiar. The opening page depicts an outside view of the Washington Monument. From the vantage point of the Monument's observation tower, viewers' eyes are then directed east (where Smithsonian museums and the Capitol can be seen across the mall) and west for a view of the Tidal Basin, Potomac River, and Lincoln Memorial. The Library of Congress, Supreme Court, and Bureau of Engraving are among the sites visited, as are the Organization of American States and the National Air and Space Museum. The visit to Washington concludes with a trip to the Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial. Brief information about each location is provided on the final page, serving to pique children's curiosity about the sites' history and to look again at the illustrations. Unusual perspectives and intriguing factual details are effectively used to create a fascinating portrait of a city. While the Krementz book is more informative, the Munro book is more imaginative. The two books complement each other, and compare favorably to both This Is Washington, D.C. (Macmillan, 1973) by Sasek and Moreman's Touching Washington, D.C. (Conklin, 1976; o.p.). Maria B. Salvadore, District of Columbia Public Library
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Alejandro's Gift Ages 3 - 10

PREVIEW

This uplifting story about one man's gift to the desert and the gift he receives in return has a powerful environmental lesson. Awards and honors for Alejandro's Gift: A Reading Rainbow Book 1994 CLASP Commended Children's Book List

Alejandro's Gift

By Richard E. Albert, Chronicle Books, Sylvia Long, René González

Illustrated by Sylvia Long

Edition: 97, illustrated

Published by Chronicle Books, 1996

ISBN 0811813428, 9780811813426

40 pages

n his first children's book, an 84-year ......-old depicts a homely desert sage: whitebearded Alejandro, who welcomes visitors who stop for water from his well. Human callers are few at this remote spot among the Southwest's cactus, but a ... more » variety of little animals enjoy the water irrigating his small garden. Hoping to attract larger species, the old man creates a water hole. As he soon realizes, it's too close to his house and to the road; but once he's made another, in a sheltered spot, he can hear all the desert animals enjoying it. Long fills generous full-bleed spreads with evocative, meticulously detailed pen-and-watercolor illustrations of a desert landscape well populated with the wildlife listed in the text. If matching these is a challenge, 26 species are sorted out in an appendix. A likable, beautifully presented picture of a human being responding to his natural surroundings with sensitivity and imagination.

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From Publishers Weekly
In his first children's book, octogenarian Albert uses the appealing story of a lonely man as the framework for an edifying lesson on desert wildlife. Living in a remote adobe house, with only his burro for a companion, Alejandro is delighted when a squirrel appears in his garden one day and eventually returns with more visitors--jackrabbits, roadrunners, cactus wrens--all realistically portrayed by Long ( Ten Little Rabbits ; Fire Race ). Realizing that it is the water in his garden that attracts the small creatures, Alejandro decides to dig a water hole to accommodate the larger desert animals, like the coyotes, javelinas and bobcats. Puzzled when they seem to ignore the water, Alejandro finally realizes that the hole is too close to his house and the road. So the kind man digs another, more sheltered, water hole, and his offering to the animals and their inadvertent gift of company are mutually appreciated. Detailed pictures and descriptions of Alejandro's animal neighbors are provided on the final spread, allowing readers to become better acquainted with the creatures that Long works into her polished paintings, which impressively recreate the muted colors and varied textures of the desert. Ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
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From School Library Journal
Grade 1-4, Ages 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 -Alejandro, a man in his 60s, lives in a small adobe house beside an isolated desert road. His only companion is a burro. To ease his loneliness, he tends to his garden. One day, a ground squirrel approaches the garden to drink from its furrows, followed by wood rats, pocket gophers, jackrabbits, kangaroo rats, pocket mice, roadrunners, gila woodpeckers, and thrashers. Time passes more quickly, and Alejandro enjoys his new companions. However, he soon realizes that they come to him for water, not for company, and sets out to dig a water hole for them. Albert's simple and poetic text evokes the silence and emptiness in Alejandro's life. He grows to understand his interdependence with the land and its creatures as he lives among them. Long's rich, detailed, and realistically rendered pictures provide the perfect visual setting to an already memorable tale. The colorfully illustrated glossary of flora and fauna is informative. An ideal book to develop in readers an appreciation for the beauty of the desert and its inhabitants.
Graciela Italiano, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
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Another Tortoise and a Different Hare Ages 5-12

In the Southwestern desert, a rerun of the famous race by the grandchildren of the original competitors takes a new turn when they must join forces to outwit a hungry coyote.
Another Tortoise and a Different Hare

By Judith Cole, Van Dun Anke

Illustrated by Van Dun Anke

Edition: illustrated

Published by Treasure Chest Pubns, 1993

ISBN 0918080312, 9780918080318

32 pages Ages 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Scientific data on animals and plants in the story. Concepts level 9-12.

Baby Animal Stories Reading Level Ages 9-12

"Wildlife treasury."
Treasury of Baby Animal Stories

By Publications International, Ltd

Illustrated by Jane Maday

Edition: illustrated

Published by Publications International, Ltd., 1998

ISBN 0785326804, 9780785326809

384 pages

Reading Level Ages 9, 10, 11, 12
PUPPY, PENGUIN, HONEYBEE, LIZARD, GOSLING, TIGER, PIG, BEAR, JACKRABBIT, GOAT, KANGAROO, KITTEN, SNOWY OWL, CALF, DOLPHIN, DUCKLING, DONKEY, PANDA, PRAIRIE DOG

Smoky Mountain Rose: an Appalachian Cinderella Ages 5-13

In this variation on the Cinderella story, based on the Charles Perrault version but set in the Smoky Mountains, Rose loses her glass slipper at a party given by the rich feller on the other side of the creek.

Smoky Mountain Rose: an Appalachian Cinderella

By Alan Schroeder, Charles Perrault

Illustrated by Brad Sneed

Published by Dial Books for Young Readers, 1997

ISBN 0803717334, 9780803717336

32 pages

From Booklist
Gr. 4-7, Ages 10, 11, 12, 13, younger for reading aloud. Putting a down-home and downright enchanting Smoky Mountain spin on Perrault's classic Cinderella tale, Schroeder shows Rose, a trapper's dutiful and loving daughter, at the mercy of her father's "fearsome" second wife and two stepsisters, who are so mean "they'd steal flies from a blind spider." Schroeder's prince is Seb, a "rich feller--made his fortune in sowbellies and grits"; the palace ball is a square dance in Seb's barn; and the fairy godmother is a talking pig. The glass slippers remain: although Rose allows they're not too practical for square dancing, her dainty foot slips easily inside when Seb, searching the countryside for the shoe's owner, has her try it on. Sneed's watercolors are rich and intense; his angular lines draw readers into the action, whether the perspective is up close for Rose's feet or set back for scenes from a distance. From the opening line's enlarged, boldfaced, attention-grabbing "Now lis'en," this spirited rendition begs to be told or read out loud for sheer enjoyment and for enrichment in folklore studies. Ellen Mandel
From Kirkus Reviews
Schroeder's version of this tale is based directly on the familiar 17th-century Perrault tale, but written in an Appalachian dialect and placed "smack in the heart o' the Smoky Mountains.'' Cinderella--Rose in this tale--is the gentle daughter of a father who dies not long after he remarries. Her stepsisters and stepmother are cut from the usual bitter cloth, but there are some twists: The role of the fairy godmother is played by a huge hog, and the last image is of Rose (still wearing the slippers) and her handsome feller in old age, rocking on their porch swing. The watercolor illustrations owe much to the powerful, elongated figures and skewed perspective of American painter Thomas Hart Benton. The action is often seen up from ground level: an ant's-eye view of the hog, and Rose's glass pumps as a frame for her horse-drawn wagon, are strong and unusual images. A particularly nice touch is that pretty Rose has ordinary brown hair, while her stepsisters, homely though they are, are the more traditionally glamorous blonde and brunette. (Picture book/folklore. 5, 6, 7, 8) -- Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
Review
"Begs to be told or read out loud for sheer enjoyment and for enrichment in folklore studies". -- Booklist

Water Dance Ages 9-12

PREVIEW

From a gentle mountain pond to a raging waterfall or from a silent ocean mist to a sparkling rainbow, dramatic text and paintings give water voice and substance in this tribute to water in all its glorious forms. Inspiring and informative, Water Dance is a poetic introduction to one of nature’s most basic elements. Scientific facts about water and its role in our lives are included. “Thirteen lushly romantic oil paintings, accompanied by spare, poetic text, offer viewers a sensuous introduction to the water cycle.”--The Bulletin

Water Dance

By Thomas Locker

Illustrated by Thomas Locker

Edition: illustrated

Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1997

ISBN 0152012842, 9780152012847

32 pages Ages 9, 10, 11, 12

Water in its many guises and the ...... scientific process that commands the shape it takes--liquid, solid, and gas--are the subjects of this collection of paintings. A first-person narration covers the journey of water on its circular ... more » path, as streams, rivers, and oceans evaporate into fog and clouds, only to return to earth as rain: ""I am one thing./I am many things./I am water./This is my dance through our world."" Of most interest but relegated to the back of the book are endnotes by Candace Christiansen (with Locker, Sky Tree, 1995) explaining scene-by-scene the various phenomena the painter's brush has recorded, e.g., a brilliant scarlet sunset is the result of low-angled sunlight passing through layers of water vapor. Locker's paintings and text are poetic, but both have a languid, slightly static quality to them. Unlike Sky Tree, in which science facts were incorporated into the body of the text, the paintings don't illustrate the text in any true sense, but sit on the page.

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Bunny's Noisy Book Ages Ages 2-5

From best-selling author Margaret Wise Brown, comes a wonderfully satisfying board book edition of a beloved story. Brown's lyrical text and gentle question/answer format offer young children plenty of opportunity to chime right in!

Bunny's Noisy Book

By Margaret Wise Brown

Illustrated by Lisa McCue

Edition: illustrated, reprint

Published by Hyperion Books for Children, 2002

ISBN 078680744X, 9780786807444

32 pages Ages 2, 3, 4, 5 Reading Ages 4-8
From School Library Journal
PreS-K Ages -Brown's exemplary tale of an inquisitive bunny exploring his world is just right for sharing. The young animal awakens to quiet morning sounds such as fluttering, chirping, "Cock Cock Cock-a-doodle Doo," and "bzzzzzzzz," and then identifies them, asking readers, "What was that?" Then the focus shifts from recognizing noises to making them, such as munching, scratching, and sneezing. As the sun goes down, "the little noises of the night" alert the protagonist that it is time "for little bunnies to be safe in their hole." McCue's brightly colored, detailed illustrations depicting a warm spring day from sunup to sundown are eye-catching and engaging; one can smell the lilacs, feel the sunshine, and thrill to the fireflies' glow at dusk. The affectionate paintings reveal the idyllic life of a carefree rabbit delighting in the woods and fields near his home, populated by numerous animals and insects. This joyful adventure will work well as a lap-sit or storytime selection.-Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI
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Mr. Gumpy's Outing Ages 2-8

PREVIEW

It's a pleasant day, so Mr. Gumpy decides to go for a boat ride. Each barnyard animal begs to join him, and Mr. Gumpy agrees-as long as each behaves! Two children join the fun, and as soon as the boat is launched, everyone does exactly what Mr. Gumpy asked them not to do. The result? Splash! This tale fits right into the toddler's sense of humor.

Mr. Gumpy's Outing

By John Burningham

Illustrated by John Burningham

Edition: reprint, illustrated

Published by Macmillan, 1990

ISBN 0805013156, 9780805013153

32 pages Board Book for Birth - 2, Ages 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
The book won the 1971 ALA Notable Children's Book award, the 1972 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, the New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 1971, and the 1970 Kate Greenaway Medal.

Mr. Gumpy's little scow becomes a ...... miniature ark when he takes two children and one each of various domestic animals for a ride. But no one heeds Mr. Gumpy's conditions and soon ""The goat kicked/ The pig mucked about/ The children ... more » squabbled"" and so on until ""The boat tipped/ and into the water they fell."" But the water appears so warmly inviting, and the tea they all share after they swim to the bank and dry in the sun so satisfying, that the promise of the first glowing page is fulfilled. Burningham's sketchy yellow lines make the sun shine on his pages, and his animals -- sometimes jaunty, more often appealingly hesitant -- are his alone, unostentatiously distinctive. Mr. Gumpy has the bumbling charm of an English Mr. Hulot and his outing is an unqualified pleasure.

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A kind fellow warns his fleet of passengers (both humans and animals) about proper boat etiquette in Mr. Gumpy's Outing by John Burningham. Charming pen-and-inks alternate with ... more » full-color illustrations to chronicle the growing chaos until the boat capsizes. Though Mr. Gumpy does not scold his cohorts, the gentle message is clear. ( June)

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The Everything Book Ages 2-6

PREVIEW

ABCs, 1-2-3s, colors, shapes, nursery rhymes, finger games, and more...
The Everything Book has something for everyone!

The Everything Book

By Denise Fleming

Illustrated by Denise Fleming

Edition: illustrated

Published by Macmillan, 2000

ISBN 0805062920, 9780805062922

64 pages Ages 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

PreS-Animals of all kinds, lively ...

... insects and birds, and a diverse array of small children romp through this collection of simple rhymes, numbers and letters, and listings of familiar objects. The book includes everything needed ... more » to make it an anthology of preschool interests and concerns, from mealtimes to body parts. It even has traffic lights and trains. The very attractive illustrations, done in Fleming's characteristic bold and energetic style, were produced by pouring cotton pulp through hand-cut stencils, the result being simple forms that are attractively textured, with edges that are just fuzzy enough to look soft and friendly. The brilliant, warm colors are given depth and interest by the inevitable small differences in color produced by this process. Small children will enjoy pointing out the ladybugs crawling or flying or perched quietly on grass blades or leaves in almost every picture. There are, in all, 119 of them to be found, and doubtless young readers will spot every one. This is, indeed, an "Everything Book."-Marian Drabkin, Richmond Public Library, CA

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StoryCraft Ages 6-9

While storytelling is a great favorite of preschoolers, many elementary age children are more drawn to crafts and other activities. StoryCraft is an award-winning library program that combines storytelling with crafts in an exciting and engaging activity for children in first through third grades. Each one-hour program includes storytelling, a craft, movement, activities, music, and discussion. This collection of StoryCraft programs presents 50 fun and educational theme-based sessions. Each includes suggestions for promotion, music, crafts, activities, and stories. The sessions also include bibliographies to help direct young readers toward additional reading, as well as diagrams, detailed instructions, and supply lists for the crafts. The themes range from a Jungle Safari to Math Mayhem to a Western Roundup, all encouraging children to enjoy reading in a variety of ways. Each session has plenty of suggestions, so that the program can be customized. Helpful Hints for implementing the program can help any librarian, volunteer, or parent turn a ho-hum storytime into a dazzling StoryCraft time.
Storycraft: 50 theme-based programs combining storytelling, activities and crafts for children in grades 1-3, Ages 6, 7, 8, 9

By Martha Seif Simpson, Lynne Perrigo

Illustrated by Lynne Perrigo

Edition: illustrated

Published by McFarland & Co., 2001

Original from the University of Michigan

Digitized Oct 30, 2008

ISBN 078640891X, 9780786408917

283 pages

A collection of popular, child-tested ...

... programs. Themes include dragons, cowboys and cowgirls, kites, and magic, and are arranged alphabetically by title of program not content ("What's Cooking?" is last rather than under "food"). Each ... more » unit includes suggestions for a bulletin board, background music, an opener, stories, a group-participation activity, a craft, and numerous titles to booktalk. Step-by-step instructions for presenting the programs are offered, from promotion to cleanup, as well as "Helpful Hints." Craft instructions are divided into two parts-preparations to be done ahead of time and what the children do during the program. The authors warn that these programs are labor intensive and suggest two librarians in addition to utilizing volunteers. However, many ideas could be simplified, though the authors do not provide suggestions for doing so. A must for public librarians looking for programs to keep kids coming to the library after they've graduated from storytime.-Shauna Yusko, King County Library System, Bellevue, WA

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Little Rabbit Ages Birth to 5

Little Rabbit

By Nicola Smee

Edition: illustrated

Published by Little Orchard, 1999

ISBN 1860397867, 9781860397868

8 pages Board Book
Ages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

The Great Carnival Caper Ages 8-10

The Great Carnival Caper

By John Speirs

Edition: illustrated

Published by Reader's Digest Kids, 1993

ISBN 0895774534, 9780895774538

32 pages
From School Library Journal
Grade 2-4, Ages 8, 9, 10 -A mind-stretching, innovative picture book, reminiscent of the popular "Waldo" books (Little), only on a more complex level. Three children try to find out why the Thirteen Clown Carnival is in chaos. Someone keeps mixing up the rides and causing trouble. Readers solve the mystery by cracking hidden codes, searching through mazes, and solving puzzles. Visual challenges abound, such as finding 25 things wrong with the carnival in one picture, or locating the sideshow performers in a crowd. The detailed, colorful watercolors will keep children puzzling over this book for a long time. Answers are included in the back.
Janet M. Bair, Trumbull Library, CT
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
A series of picture puzzles in which the reader helps three young Puzzle Masters and their dog locate carnival entertainers, animals, and other attractions, decode messages, and find the villain responsible for wreaking havoc with the carnival.

Whale Ages 9-12

Describes whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals, their habitats, means of communication, and family life.
Whale

By Vassili Papastavrou, Frank Greenaway

Illustrated by Frank Greenaway

Edition: illustrated

Published by Dk Pub, 2000

ISBN 0789465957, 9780789465955

64 pages Ages 9, 10, 11, 12
From School Library Journal
Grade 3-6-Although indexed and divided into chapters, this introduction to whales is more an attractive browsing item than a substantive work of nonfiction. The two-page entries cover such topics as evolution, physical characteristics, social life, reproduction, and more; headings such as "I am the Walrus" attempt to introduce a hint of humor into the text. Every page is laced with full-color photographs and drawings of marine mammals in a collage type arrangement, and every now and then a small cartoon or "funny bit" is inserted. The writing is often vague and imprecise, e.g., in the evolution entry, "sea otters entered the oceans relatively recently" is stated to explain their still-furry appearance and dependence upon land, but what does the author mean by relatively recently-last week? On the other hand, the brief explanation of the Greek terms for whales' fins-the pectoral (chest) and the dorsal (back)-is well done. Not for reports, but acceptable recreational reading.
Frances E. Millhouser, Reston Regional Library, VA
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review
...a mini museum between the covers of a book. [Eyewitness series] -- The New York Times

These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers. [Eyewitness series] -- School Library Journal

Up Goes the Skyscraper Ages 4-9

Follows, in simple text and illustrations, the building of a skyscraper step by step.
Up Goes the Skyscraper!

By Gail Gibbons http://www.gailgibbons.com/

Illustrated by Gail Gibbons

Edition: illustrated

Published by Four Winds Press, 1986

ISBN 0027367800, 9780027367805

32 pages

Gibbons' specialty is non-fiction ...

... picture books with brilliant colors, bold design, and subjects of special interest to her audience. Like dinosaurs, skyscrapers hold perpetual fascination; here's a step-by-step description of ... more » their construction. Beginning with the space demands that lead to the need for such a building, Gibbons covers design, the stages of construction from foundation to crowning the top with an evergreen for good luck and finishing the interior. The reader becomes a sidewalk superintendent with a prime view as the tower cranes mount this appropriately tall, slim book. The brief narrative, copious captions, and, best, the clear pictures unite to make a highly informative book on a popular subject.

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From Publishers Weekly
Jones has outdone herself in this frolicking, warmhearted fantasy. Convinced she's a failure, Sophie Hatter is resigned to working in her stepmother's hat shop. Then the evil Witch of the Waste appears, turning Sophie into an old woman. For the first time, Sophie must take charge of her own life. But she also must free herself from the Witch's spelland the only one who can help her is the Wizard Howl, whose moving castle is terrifying the countryside and who is rumored to suck the souls of young girls. Everything is part of a vast jigsaw puzzle, and no one and nothing is as it seems. There are spells and counterspells, battles, fire demons, possessed scarecrows, lost loves, and intertwining worlds, and it's all great fun. Thoroughly enjoyable, a wonderful blend of humor, magic and romance.
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From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3 Ages 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Gibbons' usual work is still very unusual and, as usual, she has done a magnificent job of explaining a complex subject. Without oversimplification, she traces in straightforward text and brightly colored pictures the construction of a skyscraper from the clearing of the site to tenant move-in. Younger children will find answers to many questions, including why an evergreen tree is placed on top of a new building. Older children will appreciate the additional details and definitions incorporated into the illustrations. Male and female, multi-ethnic workers are included for a variety of trades and professions. Nothing similar is available for this age group; Sandak's Skyscrapers (Watts, 1984) is broader in scope and slightly higher in reading level. Like a skyscraper, Up Goes the Skyscraper! packs a lot into a small amount of space. Jeanette Larson, Mesquite Public Library, Tex.
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This is New York Ages 4-8

PREVIEW 2003 EDITION
My Book is the First Edition, Hardback

A pictorial tour of Manhattan Island presenting drawings of its neighborhoods, transportation and traffic, buildings, and the city's activities, from the local shoeshine stall to Wall Street.

This is New York

By Miroslav Sasek

Published by Macmillan, 1960

60 pages Ages 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Hardcover
Publisher: New York Macmillan c; First Edition edition (January 1, 1960)
ASIN: B000NZ5CL4
Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 8.9 x 0.7 inches
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The Houdini Box Ages 6-11

A chance encounter with Harry Houdini leaves a small boy in possession of a mysterious box--one that might hold the secrets to the greatest magic tricks ever performed.
The Houdini Box

By Brian Selznick

Illustrated by Brian Selznick

Edition: illustrated

Published by Random House Children's Books, 1991

ISBN 0679814299, 9780679814290

56 pages

A fervent admirer of Houdini, ten-year ......-old Victor tries to emulate his feats, but to no avail: getting out of locked trunks and holding his breath for 5000 seconds are beyond his powers. Spying Houdini himself in a railroad station, he ... more » begs for his secrets and is promised a letter. Eventually, it arrives: "A thousand secrets await you. Come to my house...." But it's the day of Houdini's death; the grieving widow hands Victor a locked box with the initials E.W. Unable to open the box, and concluding that it couldn't have belonged to the great magician anyway, Victor forgets it until years later when, playing baseball with his son Harry, the ball happens to land on Houdini's grave and he learns his original name: Ehrich Weiss. And that night, Victor at last succeeds in escaping from his grandmother's trunk. Selznick illustrates his first book with vigorous, carefully composed b&w drawings; his faces express emotion with subtlety and quiet humor. The offbeat story is smoothly told; whether children will be pleased by the understated denouement with its ghostly overtones remains to be seen. In any case, it's an interesting debut, handsomely produced. A historical note is appended.

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From Publishers Weekly
In his first book for children, Selznick presents the compelling story of Harry Houdini, the magician who amazed the world with his great escapes. While Houdini circles the globe performing one incredible stunt after another, Victor, a young devotee, goes through his own rigorous magician's training at home--locking himself in closets, holding his breath under water, walking into walls. This counterpoint is a witty, effective device, and Selznick's deadpan text makes the most of it. It seems that Victor will never become a magician, until one day, after a chance encounter with his hero, he receives a special box that just might contain the secrets of Houdini's success. In his arresting, informative blend of fact and fiction, Selznick splendidly captures the sense of wonder that surrounded Houdini. Equally impressive are his evocative drawings; by turns droll, touching and downright silly, they bring added vitality to a captivating book. More than anything, however, this ambitious work teaches the importance of faith and the ability to believe in the impossible. Ages 6-11.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Grade 2-5, Ages 7, 8, 9, 10, 11-- Ten-year-old Victor has no success emulating his hero, Harry Houdini; no matter how hard or often he tries, he just can't escape from a locked trunk, or hold his breath underwater for 5000 seconds, or run through walls. Then he meets the magician himself in a crowded train station, and some time later receives a mysterious locked box engraved with the initials "E. W." Victor can't imagine who E. W. is and, disappointed, puts the box away. Years later, after Victor grows up and has a son of his own, he learns that Houdini's real name was Ehrich Weiss; he rushes home, opens the box, and that night, while his wife and child lie asleep, he locks himself in the trunk--and escapes in less than 20 seconds. Crosshatched pencil drawings expertly capture the story's droller moments, as well as Victor's changing expressions; details of dress and furnishings, plus dramatic posters on the endpapers, give this a period look and, appropriately, a slightly sentimental flavor. A capsule biography of Houdini is appended. This brief story has an appeal beyond its reading level. --John Peters, New York Public Library
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Cracker Jack Prizes All Ages

Hardcover: 96 pages
Publisher: Abbeville Pr (September 1989)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1558590005
Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 9.2 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds

Alphabet: The Primer in Photos Ages 4-12

L'abécédaire tout en photos
Patricia Felzines , Michel Gantner

Album Paru le: 17/10/2003Editeur

: Petit Musc (Editions du)

ISBN: 2-84607-186-1

EAN: 9782846071864

Nb. de pages: 58 pages Ages 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Poids: 575 g

Dimensions

: 24cm x 24cm x 1,5cm

Pour la première fois, les 26 lettres de l'alphabet ont accepté de poser pour un photographe.
Chacune raconte son histoire en jouant avec les sons et les sonorités. Et en prime, une frise détachable pour décorer la chambre des enfants.
For the first time, the 26 letters of the alphabet have agreed to pose for a photographer.
Chacune raconte son histoire en jouant avec les sons et les sonorités. Each tells his story by playing with sounds and tones. Et en prime, une frise détachable pour décorer la chambre des enfants. And as a bonus, a detachable frieze to decorate the children's room.

Baby Honu's Incredible Journey Ages 4-8

Learn about the life of a baby Pacific green sea turtle as he faces ocean predators in this riveting adventure from the nest to the open ocean.
Baby Honu's Incredible Journey

By Tammy Yee

Illustrated by Tammy Yee

Edition: illustrated

Published by Island Heritage, 1997

ISBN 0896102858, 9780896102859

40 pages Ages 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Review~

"Yee draws in readers through her bright watercolor and soft pastel paintings of luscious tropical settings, soft baby sea turtles' eyes, and treacherous endangering animal faces. Young readers will enjoy this adventurous tale about Hawaii's sea turtles."

From the National Council of Teachers of English's Adventuring With Books, 12th Edition by Kathryn Mitchell Pierce (Ed.).
http://www.tammyyee.com/bbyhonu.html

ALPHABET BOOKS Unit

Alphabet City Ages 5 - 12
Alphabet: The Primer and Photos Ages 4 - 12 French
The BOAT Alphabet Book
M is for Melody: A Music Alphabet
T is for Touchdown: A Football Alphabet
T is for Tugboat: Navigating the Seas from A to Z
Toby's Alphabet Walk Cyndy Szekeres
Underwater Alphabet Book Jerry Pallotta
V is for Vanishing: An Alphabet of Endangered Animals

Curious George's Opposites Age 2-5

Board Book

Henry and the Paper Route Ages 8-12

Henry Huggins can't wait until he turns eleven years old, so he can have a paper route like his friend Scooter McCarthy. Will Ramona Quimby, making a real pest of herself, help Henry get the job he wants so much?

The Reluctant Dragon

by Kenneth Grahame Illustrated by Ernest H Shepard Collector's Edition

The boy who finds the dragon in the cave knows it is a kindly, harmless one, but how can he convince the frightened villagers and especially St. George the dragon killer that there is no cause for concern?