RAINCOAST (PGW, dist.)
Series
Hockey Hero glides on with A Hero Named Howe by Mike Leonetti, illus. by Greg Banning ($15.95, 5-up).
Paperback Series
Cat's Eye Corner adds Invisible Ink by Terry Griggs ($7.95, 9-14).
RANDOM HOUSE
Baby Party ($4.99), photos by John E. Barrett, is a board book featuring photos of babies and Muppets. (up to 4)
The Cat in the Hat Comes Back Book & CD ($9.95) by Dr. Seuss packages this classic tale with a CD. (3-7)
Little Fur: The Legend Begins ($12.95) by Isobelle Carmody. A half-elf, half-troll being takes on the evil forces out to destroy her beloved trees. (6-12)
Smile! ($14.95) by Geraldine McCaughrean. When Flash's plane crashes in the wilderness, he is left with nothing but a camera. (7-11)
Green Eggs and Ham Cookbook ($16.95) by Georgeanne Brennan, illus. by Dr. Seuss, serves up more than 40 recipes. (8-10)
The Monstrous Memoirs of a Mighty McFearless ($12.95) by Ahmet Zappa. A girl and her brother battle the evil army of a monster king. (8-12)
Penny from Heaven ($15.95) by Jennifer L. Holm centers on an Italian-American girl in the 1950s. (8-12)
A Pickpocket's Tale ($12.95) by Karen Schwabach. A 10-year-old thief tries to survive on the London streets. (8-12)
Dirty Magic ($17.95) by Carol Hughes. A girl appears, telling Joe he must accompany her to her war-torn world in order to save his ill sister. (10-13)
Series
Sesame Street offers Food! by Cookie Monster, illus. by Mike Pantuso ($6.99, up to 3). Sesame Beginnings issues Potty Time! by Parker Sawyer, illus. by Christopher Moroney ($5.99, 1-3). Sesame Subjects releases five titles by Kama Einhorn ($7.99 each, 1-4 to 2-5). Bright and Early Playtime Books presents There's a Zamp in My Lamp by Dr. Seuss ($8.99, 2-6); and Please Do Not Open This Book! by Jon Stone, illus. by Michael Smollin ($8.99, 3-7). Barbie is back in Barbie Amazing Makeover by Mary Man-Kong ($10.95, 3-6). New Thomas titles are Thomas & Friends: Thomas-saurus Rex by the Rev. W. Awdry, illus. by Richard Courtney ($3.99 paper, 3-7); Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Big Storybook by the Rev. W. Awdry ($10.99, 3-7); and Tell the Time with Thomas by Christopher Awdry, illus. by Tommy Stubbs ($9.99, 3-7). New Beginner Books are Wacky Wednesday by Dr. Seuss writing as Theo. LeSieg, illus. by George Booth; and Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss ($8.99 each, 5-8). Magic Tree House adds Blizzard of the Blue Moon by Mary Pope Osborne, illus. by Sal Murdocca ($11.95, 7-10). And Beka Cooper debuts with Terrier: A Tortall Legend by Tamora Pierce ($17.95, 10-13).
Paperback
The Story of the Nutcracker Ballet ($3.99) by Diane Goode presents this holiday classic. (4-7)
Paperback Series
Harry and the Dinosaurs continues with Into the Bucket by Schuyler Hooke, illus. by Art Mawhinney ($3.99, 3-7). Step into Reading has 10 additions ($3.99-$8.99 each, 4-6 to 6-8). There are four new Stepping Stones Books ($3.99 each, 6-9 to 7-9). And Babymouse stars in Rock Star and Heartbreaker by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm ($5.99 each, 6-10).
RANDOM HOUSE/DELACORTE
The First Christmas Stocking ($16.95) by Elizabeth Winthrop, illus. by Bagram Ibatoulline, centers on a girl who knits Christmas stockings to help support her poor family. (All ages)
Gemini Summer ($15.95) by Iain Lawrence. When his beloved dog bites the neighborhood bully, Danny and the pet run off to Cape Canaveral. (8-12)
The Mailbox ($15.95) by Audrey Shafer. After Gabe hides his uncle's death for fear of being sent back to foster care, he receives a mysterious note. (8-12)
The Problem with Paradise ($15.95) by Lesley Dahl. Spending the summer on a tropical island with her family, Casey meets a cute boy. (8-12)
Fundorado Island ($14.95) by Captain Redbeard. In search of a new crew, Redbeard becomes shipwrecked on an island. (8-up)
Puppet Pandemonium ($15.95) by Diane Roberts. Can a puppet help a new boy in school fit in? (8-up)
The Legend of Zoey ($15.95) by Candie Moonshower centers on a Native American girl who is propelled back in time to 1811. (9-12)
The Book of One Hundred Truths ($15.95) by Julie Schumacher. During a summer with her extended family, Julie learns she's not the only one keeping secrets. (9-12)
Prizefighter en mi casa ($15.95) by e.E. Charlton-Trujillo. A prizefighter brings confusion into a home that is already filled with problems. (10-12)
Girl, Going on 17: Pants on Fire ($15.95) by Sue Limb is a sequel to Girl, (Nearly) 16: Absolute Torture . (10-up)
What the Moon Saw ($15.95) by Laura Resau. Clara spends the summer in Mexico with grandparents she's never met. (10-up)
A Dog for Life ($14.95) by L.S. Matthews tells the true story of a boy's journey with his dog. (10-up)
Clay ($15.95) by David Almond. A sculptor brings one of his creations to life. (12-up)
Letting Go of Lisa ($10.95) by Lurlene McDaniel. When a home-schooled boy enrolls in high school, he befriends a girl with a tragic secret. (12-up)
Queen B ($15.95) by Laura Peyton Roberts is the tale of a girl who is determined to reach new social heights. (12-up)
Sparrow ($15.95) by Sherri L. Smith. After her grandmother's death, Kendall goes to New Orleans to be with her aunt. (12-up)
The Intruders ($15.95) by Elizabeth Richardson. For two siblings and their new stepbrothers, the line between reality and nightmare begins to blur. (12-up)
Endymion Spring ($17.95) by Matthew Skelton. A boy finds a mysterious blank book in this novel set in present-day Oxford and 15th-century Germany. (12-up)
The Boy Book ($15.95) by E. Lockhart is a follow-up to The Boyfriend List . (12-up) Brand X: The Boyfriend Account ($15.95) by Laurie Gwen Shapiro. Interning at an ad agency, Jordie becomes the subject of a marketing campaign. (12-up)
Briana's Gift ($10.95) by Lurlene McDaniel. After her older sister is involved in a serious accident, Casey must maintain her legacy. (12-up)
A Friend at Midnight ($15.95) by Caroline B. Cooney. When Lily's younger brother needs help, her faith in God is tested. (12-up)
Hattie Big Sky ($15.95) by Kirby Larson. A tragedy helps a teenage girl discover the true meaning of home. (12-up)
The Melting Season ($15.95) by Celeste Conway. A boy helps a girl come to terms with her family's past and focus on the future. (12-up)
The Pull of the Ocean ($13.95) by Jean-Claude Mourlevat, trans. by Y. Maudet. A boy tells his six older brothers that they must flee or risk being killed by their father. (12-up)
Shelter ($15.95) by Beth Cooley. After her father dies, Lucy loses her home and her friends but has faith that things will turn out all right. (12-up)
Series
Nate the Great adds Nate the Great Talks Turkey by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and Mitchell Sharmat, illus. by Jody Wheeler ($11.95, 6-9). Lucy Rose returns in Busy Like You Can't Believe by Katy Kelly, illus. by Adam Rex ($12.95, 8-12). Jackson Jones stars in Jackson Jones and the Curse of the Outlaw Rose by Mary Quattlebaum ($14.95, 8-12). Nicky Deuce is back in Home for the Holidays by Steve Schirripa and Charles Fleming ($15.95, 8-12). The Lady Grace Mysteries issues Feud by Lady Grace Cavendish ($7.95, 8-12). Pieces of Gax by Mark Crilley is new to Akiko ($9.95, 8-up). Boy-Girl Battle Books offers Who Won the War? by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor ($15.95, 9-12). And The Kiesha'ra adds Wolfcry by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes ($14.95, 12-up).
Paperbacks
The Hollywood Sisters: Backstage Pass ($7.95) introduces two sisters: one is a sitcom star and the other solves mysteries in the set's shadows. (10-up)
Alpha Dog ($7.95) by Jennifer Ziegler. Katie's pet dog comes to her aid after she is dumped by her longtime boyfriend. (12-up)
Golden ($7.95) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Lissy discovers that her new high school harbors evil secrets. (12-up)
Robert Cormier: Daring to Disturb the Universe ($14.95) by Patty Campbell analyzes the fiction of this novelist. (12-up)
Nightwood ($7.95) by Patricia Windsor. Three teenage girls must survive a week in the woods. (14-up)
The Hand of the Devil ($7.95) by Dean Vincent Carter. A young journalist gets more than he bargained for when he's promised a once-in-a-lifetime story. (14-up)
Paperback Series
The Nannies continues with Have to Have It by Melody Mayer ($8.95, 12-up). And What If... All the Boys Wanted You is a new Choose Your Destiny Novel by Liz Ruckdeschel and Sara James ($8.95, 12-up).
RANDOM HOUSE/DISNEY
Disney/Pixar's Cars ($4.99, up to 5); Disney/Pixar's Cars: Let's Cruise ($5.99, 2-5); and The Race Is On! ($5.99, 3-7) are tie-ins to this film.
12 Princess Stories ($10.99) is a treasury of tales. (3-7)
Disney's The Little Mermaid: A Read-Aloud Storybook ($8.99) by Amy Edgar includes a pull-out poster. (3-7)
Series
Pooh Adore-ables adds Pooh Opposites ($8.99, 2-5). New Disney Princess titles are Princess Secret Collection ($15.95, 3-7); and The Princess Puzzle Book ($9.99, 3-7). Disney Cuties star in Project: Bedroom by Apple Jordan ($8.99, 6-10); Got Class? by Suzy Capozzi ($7.99, 6-10); and Putting on the Glitz by Andrea Posner-Sanchez ($6.99, 6-10). Disney Fairies flies on with Secret Fairy Homes ($9.99, 6-10); Mysterious Messages by Tennant Redbank; A Poem for Tink ($8.99 each, 6-10); and Tales from Pixie Hollow ($23.99, 8-12).
Paperbacks
Disney's The Little Mermaid and Disney's Cinderella III ($3.99 each) are tie-ins to the new DVD releases of these films. (5-8)
RANDOM HOUSE/FICKLING
Handbag Friends ($11.95) by Sally Lloyd-Jones, illus. by Sue Heap. Six handbag friends rescue baby handbags from the evil Clasp. (up to 5)
Celandine ($16.95) by Steve Augarde. This follow-up to The Various is set at the onset of WWI. (10-up)
Breakfast at Sadie's ($15.95) by Lee Weatherly. When her mother becomes ill, a teen takes charge of their seaside bed-and-breakfast. (12-up)
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas ($15.95) by John Boyne is a fable set during the Holocaust. (12-up)
Set in Stone ($16.95) by Linda Newbery. When an art tutor accepts a job with a family, he uncovers a web of intrigue. (14-up)
Series
Far-Flung Adventures gains Corby Flood by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell ($14.95, 8-12).
RANDOM HOUSE/GOLDEN BOOKS
Jonah and the Whale and Little David and the Giant ($3.99 each) by Mary Josephs are chunky board books with flaps. (up to 4)
Rudolph's Bag of Toys ($3.99) by Mary Man-Kong is a shaped board book with a handle. (up to 4)
Mouse in the House ($8.99) by Andrea Posner-Sanchez. A finger-puppet mouse welcomes kids to his house. (1-4)
Little Golden Book Collection: Sleepytime Tales ($10.95) compiles bedtime stories. (2-5)
The Soldiers' Night Before Christmas ($8.99) by Christine Ford and Trish Holland is set in a Middle East military barracks. (2-5)
Trick or Treat ($3.99), illus. by Hector Borlasea, is a pumpkin-shaped board book. (2-6)
The Little Golden Bible Puzzle Book ($9.99), illus. by Sue Williams, offers five biblical tales and puzzles. (3-6)
Richard Scarry's Animal Nursery Tales ($14.95) by Richard Scarry rounds up classic nursery tales. (3-8)
The Red Lemon ($14.95) by Bob Staake. A farmer finds a red lemon. (4-8)
Series
Bob the Builder is back in Fix That Fence! by Suzy Capozzi ($9.99, 3-6). Barbie stars in Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses by Mary Man-Kong ($8.99, paper $3.99, book and CD $9.95, 3-7). Thomas & Friends return in May the Best Engine Win by the Rev. W. Awdry ($12.95, 3-7). And new Fun Kits are Dora the Explorer , Disney Princess and Disney/Pixar ($9.99 each, 3-7).
RANDOM HOUSE/KNOPF
You and Me, Baby ($15.95) by Lynn Reiser, illus. by Penny Gentieu. Photos illustrate the bond between parent and baby. (up to 3)
Go! Poetry in Motion ($14.95) by Dee Lillegard, illus. by Valeri Gorbachev, presents poems about mobile things. (3-6)
Nutmeg ($16.95) by David Lucas. Nutmeg lives a dull life until a genie gives her a magic spoon. (3-8)
Please Don't Upset P.U. Zorilla ($15.95) by Lynn Rowe Reed centers on a skunk looking for a job. (4-8)
My Buddy, Slug ($15.95) by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. Two best friends work out their differences. (5-8)
Matilda's Humdinger ($15.95) by Lynn Downey. Matilda is the worst waitress, but a great storyteller. (5-9)
Small Beauties: The Journey of Darcy Heart O'Hara ($15.95) by Elvira Woodruff, illus. by Adam Rex. In 1845, Darcy and her family must leave Ireland when the potato blight strikes. (6-9)
The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon ( $16.95) by Mini Grey. What happens when the dish runs away with the spoon? (6-up)
The American Story: 100 True Tales from American History ($34.95) by Jennifer Armstrong, illus. by Roger Roth, is a treasury of historical stories. (6-up)
Rosa Farm ($15.95) by Liz Wu, illus. by Matt Phelan. Geese play a trick on a young rooster who has to crow at daybreak when his father is away. (7-12)
Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters ($15.95) by Lesley Blum. The daughter of two famous pianists is lonely until a glamorous neighbor moves in. (8-12)
Into the Firestorm: A Novel of San Francisco, 1906 ($15.95) by Deborah Hopkinson. A boy struggles to survive during the 1906 earthquake. (8-12)
Donutheart ($15.95) by Sue Stauffacher is a sequel to Donuthead . (8-12)
The Heights, the Depths, and Everything in Between ($15.95) by Sally Nemeth is a tale about friendship and loyalty. (10-up)
Pure Dead Batty ($15.95) by Debi Gliori. This tale of a missing nanny involves a magical camera and a mysterious silver thread. (10-up)
Vanishing Act: Mystery at the U.S. Open ($16.95) by John Feinstein. Stevie and Susan solve the mystery of a tennis player who vanishes. (10-up)
London Calling ($16.95) by Edward Bloor. A long-dead English boy appears in Martin's dreams and leads him through war-ravaged London of 1940. (10-up)
Runaway ($15.95) by Wendelin Van Draanen. A 12-year-old runs away from her fifth foster home. (10-up)
Voyage of Midnight ($15.95) by Michele Torrey. An orphan working on his uncle's ship learns that the man is a slave trader. (10-up)
The Wrong Hands ($15.95) by Nigel Richardson introduces a character born with huge, strange hands—and with a secret. (12-up)
Knights of the Hill Country ($16.95) by Tim Tharp is the story of a high-school linebacker in Oklahoma. (12-up)
A Christmas Memory ($17.95) by Truman Capote, illus. by Beth Peck. This edition of this 1956 autobiographical tale is packaged with a CD. (12-up)
Wide Awake ($16.95) by David Levithan centers on a gay Jewish man who has been elected president of the United States. (14-up)
Maybe ($16.95) by Brent Runyon. A teen struggles to understand his feelings and to make himself heard. (14-up)
Skate ($15.95) by Michael Harmon. After his mother disappears again and he knocks out a teacher, Ian runs away with his younger brother. (14-up)
Star-Crossed ($16.95) by Linda Collison. Raised as a British lady, Patricia sets out as a stowaway on a ship to claim her rightful estate. (14-up)
Series
The Runestone Saga opens with The Fetch by C.C. Humphreys ($15.95, 12-up). The Inheritance Trilogy adds Eldest Deluxe Edition by Christopher Paolini ($24, 12-up). And His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman issues The Golden Compass Deluxe 10th Anniv. Edition ($22.95, 12-up).
Paperback
Mythic Vision: The Making of the MovieEragon ($12.95) by Mark Cotta Vaz includes photos and facts about this movie's cast and crew. (12-up)
RANDOM HOUSE/LAMB
Looking for Bapu ($15.95) by Anjali Banerjee. After being visited by the ghost of his late grandfather, Anu tries to bring the man back. (7-10)
Eager's Nephew ($15.95) by Helen Fox. In this sequel to Eager ,two robots try to save the Bell family. (8-12)
Water Street ($15.95) by Patricia Reilly Giff centers on two boys living in the same building in 1875 Brooklyn. (9-12)
House of the Red Fish ($16.95) by Graham Salisbury is a companion novel to Under the Blood-Red Sun . (10-14)
The Legend of Bass Reeves ($15.95) by Gary Paulsen tells the story of this man, born into slavery, who became a U.S. Marshal in the Wild West. (10-up)
Megiddo's Shadow ($15.95) by Arthur Slade. Angered by the death of his two brothers in WWI, Edward leaves home to enlist with the Cavalry. (12-up)
Just in Case ($16.95) by Meg Rosoff. A boy assumes a new identity and struggles to survive in a tragedy-filled world. (14-16)
RANDOM HOUSE/LITTLE GOLDEN BOOKS
The Fox and the Hound: Hide and Seek ($2.99). A fox and a hound get lost while playing hide-and-seek. (2-5)
Disney's The Little Mermaid ($2.99) retells this tale. (2-5)
Disney/Pixar's Cars: Mater and the Ghost Light ($2.99) is based on the animated short featured in the Cars DVD. (3-5)
RANDOM HOUSE/SCHWARTZ WADE
Alphabet Explosion! Search and Count from Alien to Zebra ($16.95) by John Nickle is an alphabet and counting book. (3-8)
i'm not a baby! ($16.95) by Jill McElmurry centers on the youngest in a family. (4-8)
Mama, I'll Give You the World ($16.95) by Roni Schotter, illus. by S. Saelig Gallagher. Luisa wants to make her mother smile on her birthday. (4-8)
17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore ($15.95) by Jenny Offill, illus. by Nancy Carpenter. A girl is full of ideas her parents don't like. (4-8)
The 39 Apartments of Ludwig Van Beethoven ($15.95) by Jonah Winter, illus. by Barry Blitt, chronicles the many moves of this composer. (4-9)
Toys Go Out: Being the Adventures of a Knowledgeable Stingray, a Toughy Little Buffalo, and Someone Called Plastic ($16.95) by Emily Jenkins, illus. by Paul O. Zelinsky, offer six linked stories featuring three best friends. (6-9)
Porch Lies: Tales of Slicksters, Tricksters, and Other Wily Characters ($18.95) by Patricia McKissack, illus. by André Carrilho. This companion to The Dark Thirty introduces mischievous individuals. (8-12)
RANDOM HOUSE/YEARLING
Paperback Series
The Caped 6th Grader returns in Lightning Strikes! by Zoe Quinn ($4.99, 9-12).
RAVEN TREE PRESS
Vegetable Dreams/Heurto soñado ($16.95, paper $4.99) by Dawn Jeffers, illus. by Claude Schneider, is a bilingual tale of friendship found in a garden. (5-9)
READERS DIGEST BOOKS
The Christmas Star ($10.99) by Barbara Shook Hazen, illus. by Lucy Barnard, features a glowing star. (2-5)
What I Do Best! ($14.99) by Allia Zobel Nolan, illus. by Miki Sakamoto, spotlights everyday talents. (3-7)
Sharing: How Kindness Grows ($14.99) by Fran Shaw, illus. by Miki Sakamoto. In this tale with flaps, six youngsters discover the benefits of sharing. (3-6)
There's a Mouse in My House! ($14.99) by Joanne Barkan, illus. by Olivia Villet, is an interactive story about moving day. (3-6)
Are You There, God? ($9.99) by Allia Zobel Nolan, illus. by John Bendall-Brunello. Knowing that God is with him, a cub overcomes fears. (4-7)
My Pod: Storybook & Personal Music Player ($24.99) packages a storybook about music-loving friends with a music player. (4-8)
Where Is Leopard? A Tale of Cooperation ($12.99) by Wendy Wax, illus. by Michael Terry, offers a tale and a hand puppet. (4-8)
Girl Talk: Complete Guide to IM Lingo, Emoticons, and More! ($12.99) explains cell phone abbreviations and instant and text messaging. (8-12)
Series
Little Tikes Shaped Board Books adds All Around the Town and Fun with Friends ($5.99 each, 18 mos.-4 yrs.). New to Sesame Street is Elmo's Favorite Things—Sorting, Matching, Patterns, Counting, and More! ($12.99, 2-5). Guess Who? welcomes Safari Friends by Jodi Shepherd, illus. by Laura Ovresat ($7.99, 2-6). Joining Tonka is Tonka Busy Trucks: A Lift-the-Flap Book ($9.99, 3-5). Disney adds The Little Mermaid—Storybook and Music Box ($24.99, 3-6); and Disney Music Player Storybook ($24.99, 3-up). My Little Pony trots on in Friends Forever—Book and Rubber Stamp Set ($15.99, 3-6). Barbie stars in The Barbie Diaries ($14.99, 4-8). Marvel Heroes appear in Battling the Bad Buys—Storybook and DVD ($17.99, 4-8); Puzzle Masters—Stories, Mazes, and More! ($9.99, 5-8); Action Adventures—Magnetic Book and Playset ($14.99, 5-8); and Movie Theater Storybook & Movie Projector ($24.99, 6-9).
Paperback Series
Sesame Street issues Elmo's Thinking About... Sleep, Bath Time, Getting Dressed Flash Cards and DVD ($11.99, up to 3).
RED DEER PRESS
Nokum Is My Teacher ($18.95) by David Bouchard, illus. by Allen Sapp, music by Northern Cree. Packaged with a CD, this look at aboriginal life features a dialogue between a boy and his grandmother. (4-8)
The Sakura Tree ($17.95) by Carolyn McTighe, illus. by Karen Brownlee, tells of three "picture" brides who arrive in Canada in the early 20th century. (4-8)
Free As the Wind ($17.95) by Jamie Bastedo, illus. by Susan Tooke. Canadian children fight the proposed removal of horses from Sable Island in the early 1960s. (4-8)
Paperbacks
A Sky Black with Crows ($9.95) by Alice Walsh. In the early 20th century, an orphan searches for her sister, who was adopted by a photographer. (12-up)
In the Garage ($9.95) by Alma Fullerton. Truth and rumor, love and prejudice collide in a moment that changes the lives of two teens forever. (12-up)
This Side of the Sky ($9.95) by Marie-Francine Hébert, trans. by Susan Ouriou. Two sisters hide in the woods each day to avoid being at home. (12-up)
On Thin Ice ($10.95) by Jamie Bastedo. Ashley's polar bear nightmares come true, letting loose an ancient spirit. (12-up)
The Horrors Terrifying Tales Book Two ($9.95), ed. by Peter Carver, compiles 14 horror stories. (12-up)
Grist ($9.95) by Heather Waldorf. No one is who they seem to be in a teen's world. (12-up)
RISING MOON
Do Princesses Scrape Their Knees? ($15.95) by Carmela LaVigna Coyle, illus. by Mike Gordon, is a companion to Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots? (3-7)
It's a Bad Day ($15.95) by Mary Ellen Friday, illus. by Glin Dibley, reveals the trials and tribulations of being a kid. (4-8)
Only One You ($14.95) by Linda Kranz. Parents share with their son some of the wisdom they've gained through the years. (4-9)
Lupe Vargas and Her Super Best Friend/Lupe Vargas y su super mejor amiga ($15.95) by Amy Costales, illus. by Alexandra Artigas, is a bilingual tale about the adventures of two friends. (4-8)
ROARING BROOK
A Teeny Tiny Baby ($12.95) by Amy Schwartz is a gift edition of this book about a new baby in the family. (2-6)
A Beautiful Girl ($16.95) by Amy Schwartz. Jenna compares facial features with four creatures she encounters. (3-6)
Black? White! Day? Night! ($16.95) by Laura Vaccaro Seeger. Windows on each page help display opposites. (3-7)
Pumpkins ($14.95) by Ken Robbins is a photographic look at autumn. (4-8)
Who Is Melvin Bubble? ($16.95) by Nick Bruel reveals, from various perspectives, the special place Melvin has in the world. (4-8)
Rex ($16.95) by Ursula Dubosarsky, illus. by David Mackintosh. Each student gets to take the class pet chameleon home overnight. (4-8)
Polo: The Runaway Book ($16.95) by Regis Faller. An alien makes off with a dog's book. (4-8)
What if You Met a Knight? ($16.95) by Jan Adkins debunks myths about the lives of knights. (6-10)
Get Real ($16.95) by Betty Hicks. Best friends—one adopted and one not— discover what family means. (10-14)
Soccer Chick Rules ($16.95) by Dawn FitzGerald. Soccer-loving Tess helps fight for the tax levy to fund the sports program. (10-up)
The Notorious Izzy Fink ($16.95) by Don Brown. In the 1890s, Sam copes with poverty and gangster violence on New York City's Lower East Side. (11-14)
Side Effects ($16.95) by Amy Goldman Koss. A teen deals with her diagnosis of cancer and the changes it brings. (11-up)
Powers ($16.95) by Deborah Lynn Jacobs. Teens with psychic powers make a pact with the devil. (12-up)
Drawing the Ocean ($16.95) by Carolyn MacCullough examines Sadie's attempts to make friends in her new town. (12-up)
Series
The Roman Mysteries adds The Fugitive from Corinth by Caroline Lawrence ($16.95, 11-14).
ROARING BROOK/FIRST SECOND
Sardine in Outer Space, Vol. 2 ($14.95) by Emmanual Guibert and Joann Sfar continues the adventures of this space heroine and her pirate uncle. (6-10)
Journey into Mohawk Country ($17.95) by George O'Connor is a graphic novel revealing the journal of a Dutch adventurer in New York State in the 1630s. (6-10)
RUNNING PRESS
Tickets to Ride ($15.95) by Mark Rogalski takes an alphabetical tour of unusual amusement-park rides. (All ages)
The Bubble Gum Kid ($15.95) by Stu Smith, illus. by Julia Wolff, shows how a boy deals with the meanest bully in town. (3-7)
Harry's Coin ($12.95) by Sally Symes, illus. by Maddy McClellan. This story about a coin's adventure reveals how money works. (3-7)
Through the Animal's Eyes ($18.95) by Christopher Wormell tells the story of Christmas through an animal perspective. (4-8)
Steven Caney's Ultimate Building Book ($36) by Steven Caney encourages readers to invent and build their own creations. (8-up)
Cathy's Book ($17.95) by Sean Stewart and Jordan Weisman is an interactive mystery novel. (12-up)
Paperback Series
Nibbles, Bites & Chomps presents Nibbles: The Littlest Pirate by Sherryl Clark, illus. by Tom Jellett; and Nibbles: The Magic Wand by Ursula Dubosarsky, illus. by Mitch Vane ($3.95 each, 6-9); Bites: The Gutless Gladiator by Margaret Clark, illus. by Terry Denton; and Bites: Miss Wolf and the Porkers by Bill Condon, illus. by Caroline Mageri ($3.95 each, 7-10); and Chomps: The Twilight Ghost by Colin Thiele and Chomps: Walter Wants to Be a Werewolf by Richard Harland ($3.95 each, 8-12).
