From School Library JournalKindergarten-Grade 4-As in Dear Juno (Viking, 1999), the author presents themes of emotional endurance and strong family bonds. A Korean girl's father compares a family to a seed, explaining that they both need a safe place to grow. They have found such a home after her fa..
"How long is a second ""A second is a hiccup--the time it takes to kiss your mom, or jump a rope, or turn around."The newest book by acclaimed picture-book creators Hazel Hutchins and Kady McDonald Denton explains units of time in imaginative terms children can understand: A second lasts as long as ..
A naive country boy grapples with life in the army during Napoleon's disastrous campaign against Russia.Adam is a farmhand conscripted by Napoleon's army, which is gathering strength for its campaign against Russia. Sergeant Krauter makes Adam the victim of his most sadistic urges. But when an arist..
Now in board book: Saxton Freymann and Joost Elffers's most accessible picture book yet--a zoo of baby animals carved out of fruits and veggies!A menagerie of animals spring off the pages of BABY FOOD. Animals ingeniously carved and cut from a cornucopia of fruits and vegetables, that is---what else..
Saxton Freymann and Joost Elffers's most accessible picture book yet--a zoo of baby animals carved out of fruits and veggies, sized (and priced!) perfectly to sell to the gift and children's market.A menagerie of animals decorate the gloriously colored pages of BABY FOOD. Animals ingeniously carved ..
Mingyi, a desperate woman who does not want to marry the no-good Soong Ling, seeks the help of Master Wu Mei, the "beautiful warrior" who teaches Mingyi the philosophy and techniques of kung fu to defend herself against her suitor. Author: Mccully, Emily Arnold Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books Bind..
When the children go back to school, the animals on the farm are bored, so Cow, Pig, Horse, Hen, and Goat go into the library in town trying to find something to do. 25,000 first printing. Author: Bruss, Deborah Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 04391352..
Your friends on one side. This weird kid on the other. A great plan in the making. A new friendship growing.What would *you* do How strange is Carlos REALLY strange. He scratches himself all the time, and he talks about aliens in this weird shaky voice, and he breaks up the class and gets everyone ..
America's premier biographer for young people illuminates the remarkable life and far-reaching influence of the famous Chinese philosopher.Born in China in 551 B. C., Confucius rose from poverty to the heights of his country's ruling class. But then he quit his high post for the life of an itinerant..
For dog lovers of all ages, a banquet of (pepper) puppy puns!Saxton Freymann and Joost Elffers have wowed readers with the funny food faces of HOW ARE YOU PEELING, the underwater vegetable visions of ONE LONELY SEAHORSE and the lush produce landscapes of GUS AND BUTTON. Now with DOG FOOD, the duo tu..
From School Library JournalPreSchool-Grade 1-A cumulative tale about a voracious feline that can't get enough to eat until he consumes a bumblebee. Youngsters will enjoy listening to this picture book, which is also a suitable beginning reader due to the repetition of words with the short "a" sound ..
It's anchors away for Ella the elephant, as her magic red hat takes her on an ocean adventure that shows her what it truly means to be lucky.Ella loves the annual Elephant Island Carnival for its rides, its cotton candy and the fun she always has with her friends. But this year isn't looking promisi..
She's younger than Babar, shyer than Lily, and every bit as cute as Olivia. Look out! Here's ELLA!Ella's counting the days until the first day of school ... but not because she's eager to start! On the contrary, as the littlest elephant on Elephant Island, she's terribly nervous about the other kids..
A facsimile edition of the text required for the Hogwarts' Care of Magical Creatures class offers alphabetically arranged entries detailing the characteristics of such mythical beasts as hippogrifs, blast-ended screwts, dragons, and unicorns. Author: Scamander, Newt Publisher: Scholastic Inc / Arthu..
Fruits and vegetables leap off the plate and off the page in Saxton Freymann's fast-paced tribute to things that GO!When you see piles of veggies lying sedately around the corner store, you'd never guess all that produce really wants to go, go, GO! But Saxton Freymann did, and he's transformed those..
The five concepts every child must learn -- shapes, colors, numbers, ABCs, and opposites -- all in one outrageous book of vivacious veggies and fruits.The authors of HOW ARE YOU PEELING serve up a cornucopia of concepts in this big book for brilliant babies. Shapes: Is that a carrot, or a triangle ..
This long-awaited companion to Jonah Winter's acclaimed DIEGO features the paintings of young Spanish artist, Ana Juan. This stunning picture book is the perfect gift for art enthusiasts of all ages.When her mother was worn out from caring for her five sisters, her father gave her lessons in brushwo..
The U.S. debut of an incredible new illustrator introduces two everyday friends whose closeness endures no matter how far apart they are."If I call Amy really loudly, she'll hear me, won't she " Louie asked his mom.His mom shook her head. "Amy is half a world away."Amy and Louie are the best of frie..
All the excitement and suspense of Harry Potter's second year at Hogwarts, now available in a beautiful leather-bound collector's edition.Harry Potter is back at Hogwarts for his second year, but someone -- or something -- is turning the students to stone. Is it Dobby the house-elf, who warned Harry..
The magnificent final book in J. K. Rowling's seven-part saga comes to readers July 21, 2007.You'll find out July 21! Author: Rowling, J. K. Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0545010225 ISBN-13: 9780545010221..
As the Harry Potter sequence draws to a close, Harry's most dangerous adventure yet is just beginning . . . and it starts July 16, 2005.We could tell you, but then we'd have to Obliviate your memory. Author: Rowling, J. K. Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-1..
As Harry faces his upcoming fifth year at Hogwarts Academy, there are increasing rumors of dark times coming and of Lord Voldemort's return to power, and a secret anti-Voldemort society, The Order of the Phoenix, begins meeting again. Author: J. K. Rowling Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books Binding: ..
The next volume in the thrilling, moving, bestselling Harry Potter series will reach readers June 21, 2003 -- and it's been worth the wait!We could tell you, but then we'd have to Obliviate your memory. Author: Rowling, J. K. Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISB..
When first released to Muggles in March 2001, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Quidditch Through the Ages further enlightened Harry Potter fans about the dangers and delights of the wizarding world. Now these two charming works of non-fiction are available in hardcover -- in a special kee..
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Liz Swados sets the stage for a hilarious, cathartic poetry slam, with casting and sets by Joe Cepeda.One summer morning in the sizzling city, seven kids gather on a street corner to share the power of poetry. As they move through the neighborhood, the kids transfor..