CANDLEWICK

Charlie and Lola's Numbers and Charlie and Lola's Opposites ($6.99 each) by Lauren Child are concept board books starring two siblings. (1-3)

Tucker's Spooky Halloween ($7.99) by Leslie McGuirk. A boy comes up with a creative Halloween costume. (2-5)

Mother Goose's Little Treasures ($17.99) by Iona Opie, illus. by Rosemary Wells, teams the renowned folklorist with the renowned illustrator in a selection of classic rhymes. (3-up)

Penguin ($15.99) by Polly Dunbar. A bossy boy gets his comeuppance. (4-7)

Great Joy ($16.99) by Kate DiCamillo, illus. by Bagram Ibatoulline, is a holiday tale centering on a girl and a street musician. (4-8)

The Magic Rabbit ($15.99) by Annette LeBlanc Cate tells of a lost bunny and a magical friendship. (4-8)

Previously ($16.99) by Allan Ahlberg, illus. by Bruce Ingman, presents a pastiche of fairy tales in which everyone lives happily ever after—before. (4-8)

Those Shoes ($15.99) by Maribeth Boelts, illus. by Noah Z. Jones. Jeremy discovers that what he has is more important than what he wants—cool shoes. (5-8)

A Horse in the House and Other Strange but True Animal Stories ($17.99) by Gail Ablow, illus. by Kathy Osborn, rounds up real-life animal tales. (6-9)

Iron Hans: A Grimms' Fairy Tale ($16.99) by Stephen Mitchell, illus. by Matt Tavares, retells this classic story. (6 -10)

Red Butterfly ($16.99) by Deobrah Noyes, illus. by Sophie Blackall, is a tale of courage and hidden beauty, retold in the style of T'ang Dynasty poetry. (6-10)

Adam Canfield, Watch Your Back! ($15.99) by Michael Winerip. Star reporter Adam lands a big scoop about himself, school bullies and other tyrants. (8-12)

Titanic ($29.99) by Martin Jenkins, illus. by Brian Sanders, includes a fold-out 3-D model of the ship along with the story of her fateful rise and fall. (8-up)

What's Eating You? Parasites—The Inside Story ($12.99) by Nicola Davies, illus. by Neal Layton. The creators of Poop and Extreme Animals examine parasites. (8-up)

What-the-Dickens ($15.99) by Gregory Maguire is a tale-within-a-tale about the world of tooth fairies, from the author of Wicked. (10-13)

Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village ($19.99) by Laura Amy Schlitz, illus. by Robert Byrd, visits an English village in 1255. (10-up)

War in the Middle East: A Reporter's Story ($19.99) by Wilborn Hampton is this journalist's account of the Middle East conflict from Black September to the present. (10-up)

The Restless Dead: Ten Original Stories of the Supernatural ($16.99), ed. by Deborah Noyes, contains stories by 10 authors. (12-up)

Disguised ($17.99) by Rita de Clercq Zubli relays the true story of a girl who posed as a boy during WWII and spoke up for her fellow prisoners of war. (14-up)

Guyaholic ($16.99) by Carolyn Mackler. V takes a road trip in this follow-up to Vegan Virgin Valentine. (14-up)

The Penalty ($16.99) by Mal Peet is a time-shifting tale about a vanishing soccer star, the occult and the history of slavery. (14-up)

Lessons from a Dead Girl ($16.99) by Jo Knowles. In this story of a troubled friendship, a girl struggles to come to terms with secrets and shame. (14-up)

Series

Lucy Cousins's Maisy returns in Maisy's Amazing Big Book of Words ($14.99, 2-5), Maisy Big, Maisy Small ($15.99, 2-5) and Maisy Goes to the Hospital ($12.99, 2-5). Judy Moody and Stink are back in The Holly Joliday by Megan McDonald, illus. by Peter H. Reynolds ($14.99, 5-8). Marvel Comics True Believers Retro Collection welcomes X-Men Pop-Up ($24.99, 5-up). Mercy Watson stars in Princess in Disguise by Kate DiCamillo, illus. by Chris Van Dusen ($12.99, 6-8). Henry Hardcastle's Explorer: A Daring Guide for Young Adventurers is new to Genuine and Most Authentic Guides, ed. by Dugald A. Steer ($15.99, 6-9). Clarice Bean reappears in Clarice Bean, Don't Look Now by Lauren Child ($15.99, 8-11). 'Ologies, ed. by Dugald A. Steer, issues Mythology by Lady Hestia Evans ($19.99, 8-up); Dragonology adds two new titles: Dragonology:Field Guide to Dragons by Ernest Drake ($24.99, 8-up), and Dragonology: Pocket Adventures also by Drake; while Wizardology offers Wizardology: Code-Writing Kit by ($9.99 each, 8-up); and Wizardology: A Guide to Wizards of the World ($14.99, 8-up). And Books of Pellinor continues with The Crow by Alison Croggon ($18.99, 12-up).

MARSHALL CAVENDISH

Sleepover Larry ($16.99) by Daniel Pinkwater, illus. by Jill Pinkwater. Larry invites his brother and his two bear friends for a sleepover. (All ages)

Frankie Stein ($16.99) by Lola Schaefer, illus. by Kevan J. Atteberry, introduces the Frank N. Steins' new baby. (3-7)

Cock-a-Doodle Christmas ($16.99) by Will Hillenbrand. A barnyard's early morning mayhem ends when Harold learns to crow after meeting Baby Jesus. (3-7)

The Great Texas Hamster Drive ($16.99) by Eric A. Kimmel, illus. by Bruce Whatley. Two pet hamsters' many offspring are rounded up in a trail drive to Abilene. (3-7)

The Best Hanukkah Ever ($16.99) by Barbara Diamond Goldin, illus. by Avi Katz. Misunderstanding the rabbi's advice leads to humorous gifts. (5-8)

A Field Guide to Monsters: Googly-Eyed Wart Floppers, Shadow-Casters, Toe-Eaters, and Other Creatures ($14.99) by Johan Olander, provides insight into the lives of monsters. (8-12)

The Return of Light: A Christmas Tale ($12.99) by Dia Calhoun. After being touched by a magical deer, a small evergreen brings light to the homeless. (8-12)

Series

Moose and Hildy adds The Show-Off by Stephanie Greene, illus. by Joe Mathieu ($14.99, 6-9). The Tails of Frederick and Ishbu presents The Mystery of the Burmese Bandicoot by Judy Cox, illus. by Omar Rayyan ($16.99, 10-up). The Companions Quartet continues with The Gorgon's Gaze by Julia Golding ($16.99, 10-up). And Bloggrls signs on with nugrl90 (Sadie) by Cheryl Dellasega ($15.99, 12-up).

Paperback Series

The Outcasts starts up with The Shadow Beasts and The Survivors by Gregory Janicke ($6.99 each, 10-up).

CHARLESBRIDGE

Global Babies ($6.95). Published in partnership with the Global Fund for Children, this board book introduces babies from 16 countries. (up to 2)

Hello, Bumblebee Bat and Meet the Meerkat ($15.95 each, paper $6.95) by Darrin Lunde, illus. by Patricia Wynne, present questions and answers about this Thailand bat and this African mongoose family. (3-6)

The Baby Shower ($15.95) by Eve Bunting, illus. by Judy Love. Brindle Cow has twins in this sequel to The Wedding. (3-6)

A Mountain of Mittens ($15.95) by Lynn Plourde, illus. by Mitch Vane. What happens when the lost-and-found pile at school grows and grows? (5-8)

Wiggle and Waggle ($12.95) by Caroline Arnold, illus. by Mary Peterson, follows the adventures of two worm pals. (5-8)

Apples ($16.95, paper $6.95) by Jacqueline Farmer, illus. by Phyllis Limbacher Tildes, takes a trip to an apple orchard. (5-8)

Piano Piano ($15.95) by Davide Cali, illus. by Éric Heliot. Though his mother hopes he will become a pianist, Marcolino finds his true musical calling. (6-8)

Wired ($16.95, paper $6.95) by Anastasia Suen, illus. by Paul Carrick, explains how electricity reaches homes. (6-9)

New York: The Empire State ($16.95, paper $6.95) by Margery Facklam and Peggy Thomas, illus. by Jon Messer, takes a tour of this state. (7-10)

Sneeze ($16.95, paper $6.95) by Alexandra Siy, illus. by Dennis Kunkel, examines what causes sneezing. (7-10)

Ralph Masiello's Dragon Drawing Book ($16.95) by Ralph Masiello gives the history of these mythical creatures. (8-11)

Ox, House, Stick: The History of Our Alphabet ($16.95, paper $7.95) by Don Robb, illus. by Anne Smith, traces the origin of each letter. (8-11)

The Golden Dreydl ($15.95) by Ellen Kushner, illus. by Ilene Winn-Lederer. The dreydl Sarah receives for Chanukah turns out to be an enchanted princess. (8-11)

Camel Rider ($15.95) by Prue Mason. Set in the Middle East, this is the story of two boys from very different cultures. (9-12)

Series

Come Look with Me releases Latin American Art by Kimberly Lane ($15.95, 5-up).

CHICAGO REVIEW PRESS

(IPG, dist.)

Paperbacks

Amazing Rubber Band Cars: Easy-to-Build Wind-up Racers, Models, and Toys ($12.95) by Mike Rigsby offers instructions for making rubber-band models. (9-up)

Nature's Playground: Activities, Crafts, and Games to Encourage Children to Get Outdoors ($16.95) by Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield is a guide to outdoor adventure. (7-9)

CHILDREN'S BOOK PRESS

My Colors, My World/Mis colores, mi mundo ($16.95) by Maya Christina Gonzalez is a bilingual introduction to colors. (4-8)

On My Block: Stories and Pictures by Fifteen Artists ($16.95), ed. by Dana Goldberg. In this multicultural anthology, 15 artists reveal the places that are special to them. (6-up)

CHILDREN'S PRESS

Paperback Series

A Rookie Reader Skill Sets: Opposites offers five titles, including The Frog in the Pond by Wil Mara and Slower Than a Slug by Larry Dane Brimner ($4.95 each, 5-7). A Rookie Reader Skill Sets: Silent Letters presents four books, among them Kate's Surprise by Ann Burg and Silent Kay and the Dragon by Brimner ($4.95 each, 5-7). Rookie Read-About Geography: States adds 10 titles ($5.95 each, 6-7). Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers—Everyday Mathand Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers—How Things Grow each have six additions by Ellen Weiss ($6.95 each, 6-7). Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers—Life Cycles issues six books by Katie Marsico and Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers—Prehistoric World releases six volumes by Susan Gray ($6.95 each, 6-7). Getting to Know the U.S. Presidents introduces six biographies ($7.95 each, 8-9). Shockwave issues 10 books, including The Water Planet by Judy Kentor Schmauss, Move Your Bones by Lynette Evans and Leonardo da Vinci: Artist and Scientist by Laura Layton Strom ($6.95 each, 8-10). Experiment with Science presents six titles by the editors of The New Book of Popular Science ($7.95 each, 8-11). Cornerstones of Freedom, Second Series includes 20 volumes, among them The Alamo by Tom McGowen, Brown v. Board of Education by Diane Good, The FBI by Sarah De Capua, The Pledge of Allegiance by Christine Webster and Women's Right to Vote by Elaine Landau ($5.95 each, 9-11).

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

Series

Dragonlarks issues Christmas, Starring You! by Shannon Gilligan (14.99, 5-8).

Paperback Series

Dragonlarks offers Your Purrr-fect Birthday by R.A. Montgomery ($5.99, 5-8). And new Classics titles are Struggle Down Under by Shannon Gilligan, Tattoo of Death and Silver Wings by R.A. Montgomery and Terror on the Titanic by Jim Wallace ($5.99 each, 8-12).

CHRONICLE

Who Loves You, Baby? ($6.95) by Nina Laden is a board book with peek-a-boo windows and a mirror. (up to 3)

Mrs. Mustard's Baby Faces ($6.95) by Jane Wattenberg reissues this book in a larger format. (up to 3)

Giant Pop-Out Shapes and Giant Pop-Out Vehicles ($10.95 each) by Amelia Powers. Flaps lift to reveal shapes; and vehicles. (2-4)

N Is for Navidad ($14.95) by Susan Middleton Elya and Merry Banks, illus. by Joe Cepeda, offers a Latino celebration of Christmas. (3-8)

You Think It'sEasyBeing the Tooth Fairy? ($15.95) by Sheri Bell-Rehwoldt, illus. by David Slonim. A tooth fairy with attitude shares her secrets. (4-8)

Bagel's Lucky Hat ($15.95) by Hector Mumbly. This comic book artist reveals how Bagel's friend helps him find his lost hat. (4-8)

Olive the Other Reindeer Deluxe Ed. ($19.95) by J.otto Seibold and Vivian Walsh is a 10th-anniversary edition with flaps, scratch-and-sniff art and a pop-up finale. (3-up)

Nickelodeon Trivia Challenge ($19.99). An electronic quiz game component lets kids test their knowledge of Nickelodeon shows. (6-up)

The Magic Fortune-Teller ($12.95) by Isabella Zaruni, illus. by Gina Triplett. After kids ask a question and push a button, whirling lights stop on the answer. (7-12)

Delicious: The Art and Life of Wayne Thiebaud ($15.95) by Susan Rubin focuses on this American artist. (9-14)

Cowboy Stories ($16.95), illus. by Barry Moser, rounds up classic and contemporary tales. (12-up)

Series

Classic Illustrated Editions adds Tales from the Brothers Grimm, compiled by Cooper Edens ($19.95, all ages). New Finger Puppet Books are Little Kitten, Little Puppy and Little Spider ($6.95 each, up to 3). Mini Masters presents On an Island with Gauguin and Dreaming with Rousseau by Julie Merberg and Suzanne Bober ($6.95 each, up to 4). Bilingual Classics welcomes The Beauty and the Beast/La bella y la bestia, adapted by Roser Ros, illus. by Christina Losantos; and Rumpelstiltskin, adapted by Xavier Carrasco, illus. by Francesc Infante ($14.95 each, paper $6.95, 4-8).

The World Almanac for Kids Puzzler Decks by Lynn Brunelle presents Math! ($9.95, 5-7), Reading! ($9.95, 7-9), Science! ($9.95, 9-11) and Math! ($9.95, 11-13). Art Across the Ages debuts with Ancient Egypt and Ancient Mexico by Kelly Campbell Hinshaw ($14.95, paper $4.95, 5-7). Shark Cards and World Cards by Tina Selig join Games for Your Brain ($9.95 each, 5-up). Park Pals Adventures adds Squirrel World by Johanna Hurwitz, illus. by Kathi McCord ($14.95, 6-10). And Spot 7 continues with Spooky by KidsLabel ($12.95, 6-11).

Paperback

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Junior Edition ($9.95) provides tips on surviving the tween years. (9-12)

Paperback Series

Keeker and the Sneaky Pony trots on with Keeker and the Pony Camp Catastrophe by Hadley Higginson, illus. by Lisa Perrett ($3.95, 5-8). And Hot Dog and Bob return in Hot Dog and Bob and the Surprisingly Slobbery Attack of the Dog-Wash Doggies by L. Bob Rovetch, illus. by Dave Whamond ($4.95, 6-10).

CINCO PUNTOS PRESS

ABeCedarios: Mexican Folk Art ABCs in Spanish and English ($14.95) by Cynthia Weill and K.B. Basseches, illus. by Moisés and Armando Jiménez. Animals carved from wood lead readers through a bilingual alphabet. (2-up)

Pitch Black ($17.95) by Youme Landowne and Anthony Horton is a graphic novel set underneath the N.Y.C. subway system. (16-up)

CLARION

You'll Be Sorry ($15) by Josh Schneider. Samantha deeply regrets hitting her brother when his tears flood the town. (3-6)

Playground Day! ($16) by Jennifer Merz. Collage art illustrates this tale of an imaginative girl at the playground. (3-6)

Sam's New Friend ($12) by Thierry Robberecht, illus. by Philippe Goossens. Sam only plays with boys until a new girl shows him how tough and strong a girl can be. (3-6)

Cat Jumped In! ($16) by Tess Weaver, illus. by Emily Arnold McCully. What happens when someone leaves a kitchen window open? (3-6)

The Duck Who Played the Kazoo ($15) by Amy Sklansky, illus. by Tiphanie Beeke. A duck uses his special talent to find a new home. (3-6)

Sarah's Little Ghosts ($16) by Thierry Robberecht, illus. by Philippe Goossens. Each time Sarah lies, a new ghost appears to haunt her. (4-8)

City Lullaby ($16) by Marilyn Singer, illus. by Carll Cneut. Will anything wake up a baby in the noisy city? (4-8)

Oh, Theodore! ($16) by Susan Katz, illus. by Stacey Schuett, compiles poems about a guinea pig with a big appetite and a lot to say. (4-8)

Such a Prince ($16) by Dan Barel, illus. by John Manders, retells the fairytale “The Three Peaches.” (4-8)

The Buffalo Storm ($16) by Katherine Applegate, illus. by Jan Ormerod. A pioneer girl must leave her grandmother and everything she knows behind when her family journeys west. (4-8)

Nikki and Deja ($15) by Karen English, illus. by Laura Freeman. Two girls' friendship is tested when an arrogant girl moves in next door. (6-10)

When Is a Planet Not a Planet? The Story of Pluto ($17) by Elaine Scott explains Pluto's new designation. (7-10)

Tap Dancing on the Roof: Sijo (Poems) ($16) by Linda Sue Park, illus. by Istvan Banyai, presents poems written in this traditional Korean verse form. (9-12)

Who Was First? Discovering the Americas ($19) by Russell Freedman explores the continuing debate over this question. (9-12)

Standard Hero Behavior ($16) by John David Anderson. Two boys search for heroes to save their town from an invasion of orcs, goblins and trolls. (10-14)

The Real Benedict Arnold ($20) by Jim Murphy focuses on the life of this man infamous for his act of national betrayal. (10-up)

Beanball ($16) by Gene Fehler is a free-verse novel about a young pro baseball prospect who is hit in the face by a wild pitch that threatens his life. (12-up)

Tough Times ($16) by Milton Meltzer. At a protest during the Great Depression, a boy is separated from his father and joins a group of homeless youths. (12-up)

Series

Five Little Monkeys return in Five Little Monkeys Go Shopping by Eileen Christelow ($16, 3-6).

CLEAR LIGHT

Tibetan Tales from the Top of the World ($16.95) by Naomi Rose. This story collection includes a foreword by the Dalai Lama and a preface by Richard Gere. (6-12)

CONCORDIA

Happy Birthday: God's Blessings to You ($5.99) by Susan Leigh. This board book reveals the ways birthdays are celebrated in a Christian context. (1-up)

Sing Glory, Glory! Jesus Is Born! ($6.99) by Julie Stiegemeyer, illus. by Melissa Iwai, is a board book introducing the Christmas story. (18 mos.-up)

Christmas Night, Fair and Bright ($14.99) by Julie Stiegemeyer, illus. by Melissa Iwai, describes the sights and sounds of the first Christmas. (4-up)

The Light of Christmas ($14.99) by Dandi Daley Mackall, illus. by John Walker, reveals the many ways God has brought light to the world. (4-up)

Where Do Angels Sleep? ($14.99) by Cynda Strong, illus. by Julia Denos, reassures readers that angels are always watching and guarding. (4-up)

What Happened to Merry Christmas? ($14.99) by Robert Baker, illus. by Dave Hill, emphasizes that the real meaning of Christmas is celebrating Jesus' birth. (5-up)

The Visit of the Wise Men ($14.99) by Martha Jander, illus. by Lin Wang, relays the story of the Magi. (5-up)

The Real Story of the Creation ($16.99) by Paul Maier, illus. by Robert Barrett, chronicles the biblical tale of creation. (8-up)

Paperback

Chosen! Won! ($8.99). Teens share stories of the role God plays in their lives. (13-up)

Paperback Series

Arch Books adds When Jesus Was Born, The Parable of the Talents and Ruth and Naomi ($1.99 each, 5-9).

DAVID C. COOK

God's Word and Me: BOZ's Big Book of Bible Fun ($14.99) by Dennis DeShazer and Jon Green, aims to help parents introduce a Christian world view to their children. (2-4)

The BOZ Family Faith 'n' Fun Kit ($12.99) sets out to help parents recognize “teachable moments” in everyday life. (2-4)

The Little Shepherd Girl ($14.99) by Juliann Henry, illus. by Jim Madsen, retells the Christmas story from the perspective of a plucky girl. (4-7)

The Fourth Wiseman ($14.99) by Mary Joslin, illus. by Richard Johnson, is a Christmas tale retelling a French legend. (4-7)

Series

Land of Milk and Honey introduces God Made Everything Set and Little Heart, Little Hands Prayer Set ($10.99 each, 1-3).

CORNELL MARITIME PRESS/TIDEWATER

Buried Treasure of Kent Island, a Pirate's Tale ($10.50) by Carroll Kehne Jr. is a novel centering on a Chesapeake Bay pirate in the early 1700s. (5-12)

Osprey Adventure ($10.50) by Jennifer Keats Curtis, illus. by Marcy Dunn Ramsey. With the help of his father, a boy saves a young osprey. (5-12)

Paperback

Out of the Sea, Chincoteague Ponies ($12.95) by Lois Szymanski describes the lives of these famous animals. (5-up)

CRABTREE

Paperback Series

Looking at Nature launches with What Color Is It?, How Does It Feel?, How Does It Look?, Where Is It?, Is It Big or Small?, What Comes Next?, Is It the Same or Different? and What Shape Is It? by Bobbie Kalman ($6.95 each, 4-7). Introducing Living Things starts up with Is It a Living Thing?, Living Things Need Water, I Am a Living Thing, Homes of Living Things, Plants Are Living Things, Animal Families, Animals Grow and Change and Living Things in My Back Yard by Kalman ($6.95 each, 6-9). The ABCs of the Natural World presents four titles by Kalman, including The ABCs of Animals and The ABCs of Oceans ($7.95 each, 6-10). And joining Big Science Ideas are What Is a Carnivore?, What Is a Herbivore?, What Is a Vertebrate? and What Is an Omnivore? by Kalman ($7.95 each, 6-10).

Crabtree Visual Dictionaries introduces A Visual Dictionary of a Colonial Community, A Visual Dictionary of a Pioneer Community, A Visual Dictionary of a Plains Native Community and A Visual Dictionary of the Old West by Kalman ($8.95 each, 6-12). Spotlight on My Country offers Spotlight on Canada by Kalman and Carrie Gleason and Spotlight on the United States of America and Spotlight on Mexico by Kalman and Niki Walker ($7.95 each, 7-10). Homes Around the World releases six titles by Nicola Barber ($7.95 each, 7-10) among them City Home, Island Home and Mobile Home. And How to Improve at… issues Basketball, Karate, Soccer and Tennis by Jim Drewett, Golf by Peter Parks and Swimming by Paul Mason ($9.95 each, 8-14).

CREATIVE EDITIONS

Franklin the Fly ($17.95) by R.O. Blechman. An eccentric fly can't understand why people consider him a pest. (7-up)

The Frog Who Wanted to See the Sea ($17.95) by Guy Billout. A curious frog explores the world. (7-up)

I Still Hate to Read! ($17.95) by Rita Marshall, illus. by Etienne Delessert, is a sequel to I Hate to Read! (8-up)

So Said Ben ($17.95), illus. by Michael McCurdy, compiles 13 proverbs coined by Benjamin Franklin. (9-up)

Michelangelo's World ($17.95) by J. Patrick Lewis. Sonnets celebrate the life and work of this Renaissance master. (10-up)

CRICKET BOOKS

Woolies and Worms ($16.95) by Stephen MacNeil. Swept overboard while sailing to the colonies, Sarah lands on an island and helps captured children escape. (7-10)

You Must Be Joking, Two! ($16.95) by Paul Brewer collects jokes and tips for aspiring comedians. (7-up)

Series

Robertreturns in Robert Goes to Camp by Barbara Seuling, illus. by Paul Brewer ($16.95, 7-9).