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Five Little Monkeys Storybook Treasury
by Eileen ChristelowThis 20th-anniversary treasury features a special introduction and five full-length picture books--Five Little Monkeys Jumping on a Bed, Five Little Monkeys Bake a Cake, Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree, Five Little Monkeys with Nothing to Do, and Five Little Monkeys Wash the Car--as well as a lesson on how to draw your own fabulous monkeys.
Robins!: How They Grow Up
by Eileen Christelow<P>Robins are the most familiar and beloved of all birds, found throughout North America and celebrated as one of the first signs of spring. But there's a lot about them that most people don’t know! <P>In this visually stunning picture book that features comic-book panels combined with painterly illustrations, Eileen Christelow tells the story of two young robins’ first year, and reveals plenty of little-known facts that are sure to captivate young naturalists. <P>Narrated with humor and filled with kid-pleasing details, this fascinating account of how robins grow up includes an Author’s Note, Glossary, More About Robins, and Sources. <P><B>Winner of the 2018 Riverby Award</b>
Vote!
by Eileen Christelow&“It's hard to imagine a more accessible introduction to voting&” than Eileen Christelow's hilariously illustrated Vote!, now updated for the 2018 midterm elections. (Booklist, starred review)* &“It's hard to imagine a more accessible introduction to voting.&” —Booklist, starred review &“Explains the whys and wherefores of the voting process . . . and why it all matters.&” —Washington Post An ALA Notable Children's Book An IRA-CBC Children's Choice Eileen Christelow&’s Vote! has everything you need to know about voting and how our democracy works—parties, voter registration, campaigns, rallies, debates, Election Day, even recounts! Topics are presented in a clear, kid-friendly graphic format as the story of a local election unfolds, with hilarious commentary by the candidates&’ pets. Includes updated back matter for the 2018 midterm election.
The Daring Nellie Bly: America's Star Reporter
by Bonnie ChristensenFrom the award-winning picture book biographer of Woody Guthrie comes the inspirational story of Nellie Bly. Born in 1864, during a time in which options were extremely limited for women, Nellie defied all expectations and became a famous newspaper correspondent. Her daring exploits included committing herself to an infamous insane asylum in New York City to expose the terrible conditions there and becoming the first American war correspondent of either sex to report on the front lines of Austria during World War I. In 1889, Nellie completed her most publicized stunt, her world-famous trip around the world in just 72 days, beating the record of Jules Vernes’ fictional hero inAround the World in 80 Days. With an informative text and pen-and-ink illustrations reminiscent of the graphic style of the late 1800s,The Daring Nellie Blycaptures the independent spirit of America’s first star reporter, Nellie Bly. From the Hardcover edition.
Woody Guthrie: Poet of the People
by Bonnie ChristensenWoody Guthrie spent his life putting into words and music what the rest of America was thinking. He roamed from coast to coast and captured the despair of those displaced by the Great Depression and the dust bowl, eulogized workers, and celebrated the great natural beauty of America. This is an introductory biography presented as a picture book with a brief lyrical text and powerful, hand-tinted, woodcut-like illustrations. It includes the complete lyrics to “This Land Is Your Land” and excerpts from his other songs. A book for all ages, it makes this talented and tragic man accessible to young children and will please his older folksinging fans with its stunning art.
If You Find a Rock
by Peggy ChristianCelebrates the variety of rocks that can be found, including skipping rocks, chalk rocks, and splashing rocks.
The Mitten Tree
by Candace Christiansen Greenstein ElaineOne snowy day an elderly woman, Sarah, watches children gathering at the bus stop. While they never seem to notice her, she notices them, especially one little boy who has no mittens. That night, Sarah knits the boy a pair of cozy mittens and places them on the blue spruce tree for him to discover. It soon becomes a game, with the children looking for new mittens on the mysterious tree every morning, and Sarah joyfully knitting new ones each night. With its touching message and delightful illustrations, adults and children will enjoy this intergenerational tale for years to come.
Mousetropolis
by R. Gregory ChristieIt&’s time for a vacation! This is a fresh take on the Aesop classic fable, The Town Mouse and Country Mouse. City Mouse visits his cousin in the country- but while he loves to dance in the barn, he experiences spartan meals, unseen predators, unbearable heat and it's too much quiet! City Mouse finds that the country isn&’t as restful and pleasant as he&’d hoped. And so, the two mice hop a train to the bustling city. While Country Mouse appreciates the plentiful city snacks, it is much too loud, and he&’s afraid of cats! Perhaps City Mouse and Country Mouse have different ideas of what makes for a perfect home. Illustrated by the acclaimed Caldecott Honor illustrator, R. Gregory Christie with a signature sophisticated pallet and painterly style.
Making the Save: Soccer 'Cats #11 (Soccer 'cats Ser. #Bk. 11)
by Matt ChristopherWhen the Soccer 'Cats decide to earn money to buy a gift for Coach Bradley, Bucky goes out of his way to make the gift a wonderful surprise.
The Dog That Stole Football Plays
by Matt Christopher Steve Bjorkman Matt HoobanNewly independent readers will love this classic football story now illustrated in full color with brand new artwork!Mike's telepathic dog Harry is able to tell him what the other football team plans to do on the field, but Mike wonders--is it cheating? Can he win the game without Harry's help? Passport to Reading Level 3
The Extreme Team: Skateboard Moves
by Matt Christopher David LeonardCharlie Abbott is the new kid in town--again. He hates everything about moving, especially trying to make new friends. Then he meets a kid called X who shares his love of skateboarding. Together, they rip some moves at the town skatepark. But then Charlie's skateboard vanishes from his garage, and he sees X riding around on a skateboard that looks just like his! Is Charlie's new life about to become a disaster?Passport to Reading Level 3
The eXtreme Team #2: Day of the Dragon (Extreme Team Ser. #Vol. 2)
by Matt Christopher Stephanie PetersMark Goldstein can't seem to shake his clumsy streak. He starts taking kung fu lessons to help with his coordination and in the process begins to learn a few things about Chinese culture. So when his friends decide to use a Chinese dragon for their 'team costume' in the Halloween parade, Mark knows it's disrespectful, but if he tells his buddies it would ruin all their hard work.... unless he can come up with a compromise.
The eXtreme Team #3: Roller Hockey Rumble (The\extreme Team Ser. #Bk. 3)
by Matt Christopher Stephanie PetersWhen Bizz and her friends arrange a high-stakes roller hockey game with another team, Bizz is reminded about the importance of friendship.
The eXtreme Team #4 On Thin Ice: On Thin Ice (The\extreme Team Ser. #Bk. 4)
by Matt Christopher Stephanie PetersSavannah is excited about throwing a holiday ice skating party and has already invited friends from her new school, when she learns that Jonas has invited the crowd from her old school to a party the same day.
The eXtreme Team #5: Rock On (The\extreme Team Ser. #Bk. 5)
by Matt Christopher Stephanie PetersAlthough he has a secret fear of heights, Xavier McSweeney lets himself be talked into signing up to test a two-story model of a rock-climbing wall. How will he ever make that climb?
The eXtreme Team #6: Into the Danger Zone (The\extreme Team Ser. #Bk. 6)
by Matt Christopher Stephanie PetersWhen an old friend comes to visit, Charlie is not at all happy with the changes he sees--especially when Rick gets reckless on his snowboard, chasing X and some of Charlie's other friends off the slopes.
The eXtreme Team #7: Wild Ride (The\extreme Team Ser. #Bk. 7)
by Matt Christopher Stephanie PetersKnowing that the mountain trails are unsafe for bicycles due to fallen trees and other obstacles, Jonas helps organize a clean-up crew in early spring, but when he hears someone else biking on the trail he cannot resist a ride of his own.
Soccer 'Cats #5: Master of Disaster
by Matt Christopher Daniel VasconcellosAlthough he's better known for his wisecracks than his goal keeping abilities, Jason Shearer is taking the place of the Soccer 'Cats' goalie, who's going on vacation. Will Jason learn what he needs to know before the game against the always-tough Panthers?
Never Girls #5: Wedding Wings (Never Girls #5)
by Jana Christy Kiki ThorpeGabby is going to be a flower girl in a wedding! But a Never Land fairy hidden in her basket causes big trouble on her big day. Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies star in a magical early chapter book series for girls ages 6 to 9--The Never Girls!
L Is for Lollygag: Quirky Words for a Clever Tongue
by Chronicle BooksGo beyond the typical ABCs with a foray into unusual vocabulary in this illustrated dictionary for wordsmiths of all ages.A is for apple? B is for ball? Humbug! Forget about that hackneyed gobbledygook. In this lexicon of linguistic delights, word lovers of all ages will discover that A is for alley-oop, B is for brouhaha, and L is for, well, lollygag! Packed with quirky illustrations, fun trivia, and lists within lists, this is one humdinger of a dictionary.
Dino-Zombies!
by Rick ChrustowskiCelebrate Halloween with the dino-zombies as they stomp and chomp through the streets on their quest for candy!In this rhyming story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers!Dino-zombies--that's right, real dinosaur zombies--are on the hunt. But don't worry, there's no need to be scared. Just join the creepy crew as they trick-or-treat to collect and consume all the candy they can! Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.
Viewfinder
by Christine D.U. Chung Salwa MajokaA young space traveler happens upon Earth in the future in this gorgeous wordless adventure for fans of Shaun Tan. A transportive graphic novel for ages 6 to 9, perfect for Earth Day.A young space traveler visits Earth on a whim and finds a planet empty of people. She happens upon a strange contraption that contains images of what the planet used to be like, and using this viewfinder, she sees Earth as it was, juxtaposed against Earth as it is: abandoned, but still full of amazing things.Her adventure takes her to a museum full of hints about the planet&’s past and the strange glowing mushrooms that grow everywhere, a library that has become home to a variety of zoo animals, and a beautiful but crumbling space station from which she makes a daring escape. As she wanders, though, she sees signs that perhaps there is still someone here. A time capsule, a friendly cat and a makeshift railcar all add to the mystery . . . is she really alone?The lush and captivating art and subtle nod to stewardship in this wordless graphic novel will draw readers in and leave them with a renewed sense of wonder for the resilient and extraordinary place we call home.
Sweet Child of Mine: A Caroline Jayne Church Treasury
by Caroline Jayne Church“[A] gentle tribute to love, whose lilting rhymes underscore a parent’s love no matter the time of day, season, or weather” from the bestselling author (Publishers Weekly).I love you in the crisp white snow that quietly fills the sky, I love you in the stormy air when strong dark clouds pass by. Caroline Jayne Church returns with an emotional story that proves no matter how much things in life change, one thing lasts forever: a parent’s love.With Caroline’s signature art style and heartwarming rhymes, Sweet Child of Mine is destined to stand the test of time.
I Love You Through and Through at Christmas, Too!
by Caroline Jayne Church Bernadette Rossetti-ShustakA toddler and his teddy return in this joyful and loving holiday book from the creators of the bestselling I Love You Through and Through.We love our little ones through and through and especially at Christmas, too!Join our bestselling toddler and bear as we huggle and snuggle and wiggle and giggle during this loving holiday. “I love you with bells and wreaths, garlands and trees, with ribbons and bows, from your head to your toes!”Share some love with your little one with I Love You Through and Through at Christmas, Too!Praise for I Love You Through and Through at Christmas, Too!“Tender sentiments make for a cozy wind-down read.” —Publishers Weekly“Good for a holiday snuggle with a little one.” —Kirkus Reviews
The SheepOver
by John Churchman Jennifer ChurchmanMeet the adorable orphan lamb Sweet Pea and discover why her true story has become a picture book phenomenon and enchanted readers of all ages!Includes Read-Aloud/Read-to-Me functionality, where available.Book Description:One cold winter night, Sweet Pea the orphan lamb becomes very sick. Everyone in the farmyard is worried about her! Under the watchful care of Farmer John, Laddie the sheepdog, and Dr. Alison the mobile veterinarian, she slowly recovers. Dr. Alison tells Sweet Pea she can have a sleepover to celebrate as soon as she is well again. When the day finally comes, her closest friends Sunny, Prem, and Violet join her in the greenhouse for a fun and imaginative "SheepOver" celebration. This charming story of caring and friendship by farm owners John and Jennifer Churchman, brought to life with John's entrancing photo-illustrations, will enchant readers young and old. In the words of one of her many fans, "Sweet Pea brings a calming, authentic joy to my life that makes me laugh, cry and gives me hope that all is well in the world. . . . Everyone needs a little Sweet Pea in their lives!"