ABRAMS
Abrams jetes into fall with Mikhail Baryshnikov's Stories from My Childhood, retold by Oleg Vidov and Joan Borsten Vidov, an anthology inspired by the animated series of the same name; Edgar Degas: The Painter of Dancers by Susan Goldman Rubin, a picture-book biography; Babar's Yoga for Elephants by Laurent de Brunhoff, a new Babar title; and We're Going on Safari by Lenny Hort, photographs by Tom Arma, in which babies are dressed in animal costumes.
ALL ABOUT KIDS
All About Kids begins at the beginning with A My Name Is Andrew by Mary McManus Burke, illus. by Donna Ingemanson, an ABC book; Small One's Adventures by Doris Mueller, illus. by Parker Fulton, about a young elephant that wants to feel more grown-up; Cinnamon's Busy Year by Tony Waters, in which a mouse discovers the various holidays throughout the year; The Tiny Brown Seed by Daniele Frazier, illus. by Craig Frazier, in which a seed grows into a fruit-bearing tree; and There's a Duck in My Closet by Craig Frazier, a seek-and-find title.
BAKER BOOK HOUSE
Baker Book House gets cozy with Bedtime Prayers by Helen Rogers, illus. by Roma Bishop, a collection of prayers for very young children; and Toddler Boys Book of Prayers and Toddler Girls Book of Prayers both by Carolyn Larsen, illus. by Caron Turk, collections that help little ones learn to pray.
BLOOMSBURY USA
Bloomsbury takes the fall throne with Princess Aasta by Stina Langlo Ordal, about a princess who places a personal advertisement for a friendly bear; Mole and Baby Bird by Marjorie Newman, illus. by Patrick Benson, in which mole cares for a lost baby bird; The Named by Marianne Curley, a fantasy novel that challenges young Ethan and Isabel to protect the future by preventing alterations to the past; Stravaganza by Mary Hoffman, about a terminally ill boy who transcends time and his illness with the help of a magical book; and Warriors of Alavna by N.M. Browne, in which two contemporary students find themselves in Roman Britain during a class trip.
CANDLEWICK
Candlewick walks the runway with Fairie-ality by Genie Shields, fashions and photographs by David Ellwand and paintings by David Downton, which features a collection from the House of Ellwand, fairy couturiers; The Nightingale, retold by Stephen Mitchell, illus. by Bagram Ibatoulline, a new version of Hans Christian Andersen's tale; 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, illus. by Matt Tavares, a black-and-white rendering of the poem, with original text from 1823; On Morning Wings by Reeve Lindbergh, illus. by Holly Meade, an adaptation of Psalm 139; and Feed by M.T. Anderson, a futuristic teen novel.
CHARLESBRIDGE
Charlesbridge makes a fall pit stop with Garage by Steve Augarde, a pop-up set in a car mechanic's garage; The Skull AlphabetBook by Jerry Pallotta, illus. by Ralph Masiello, featuring the skulls of animals from A-to-Z; A Kid's Best Friend by Maya Ajmera and Alex Fisher, about the bond children share with their dogs; and Beaks! by Sneed B. Collard III, illus. by Robin Brickman, a detailed look at birds' beaks.
CHARLESBRIDGE/TALEWINDS
Talewinds breezes into the season with The Lucky Sovereign by Stuart Lees, in which a boy and his father start a new life in colonial Virginia.
CHARLESBRIDGE/WHISPERING COYOTE
Whispering Coyote has a fall date with Froggie Went A-Courtin' by Iza Trapani, a picture-book version of the popular song; Peanut's Emergency by Cristina Salat, illus. by Tammie Lyon, about a child who must learn the safe thing to do when no one arrives to pick her up after school; and The Witch Who Wanted to Be a Princess by Lois Grambling, illus. by Judy Love, a picture book with a spunky heroine.
CHICKEN SOUP PRESS
Chicken Soup has something up its sleeve with Joachim's Magic by M.L. Stainer, illus. by James Melvin, a YA novel inspired by Joachim Gans, a Jewish metallurgist who was part of the Ralph Lane expedition to the New World in 1585.
CHRONICLE
Chronicle steps into the ring with Sumo Mouse by David Wisniewski, about a well-rounded mouse superhero that stops a feline crime wave in Tokyo; Sam's Christmas Word Book and Sam's Pop-up Schoolhouse, both by Yves Got and starring Sam the bunny; Ruby's Wish by Shirin Yim Bridges, illus. by Sophie Blackall, a tale set in old China and inspired by the author's family; and Working a Farm, the latest title in the Caterpillar series of board books, which features heavy machinery in action.
CLARION
Clarion spans the globe for On the Far Side of the World by Jean Davies Okimoto and Elaine Aoki, illus. by Meilo So, which follows four couples to China, where each adopts a baby; Can You Guess My Name? Traditional Tales from Around the World by Judy Sierra, illus. by Stefano Vitale, a second folktale anthology from this team; Sing a Song of Piglets by Eve Bunting, illus. by Emily Arnold McCully, a parcel of piggy poetry; Where's the Big Bad Wolf? by Eileen Christelow, a comical spin on the original "Three Little Pigs" tale; and Dunk by David Lubar, a novel about a teenage boy who is obsessed with becoming a clown in a dunking booth.
COOK COMMUNICATIONS
Cook revs its engines with Larry Burkett's How Our Car Works by Ed Strauss, illus. by Ed Letwenko, a collection of poetry that introduces young readers to automobiles; Room in the Stable by Crystal Bowman, illus. by Beverly Luedecke, a poetry collection that is packaged with a CD; and three new entries in the Detective Zach series for middle graders by Jerry Thomas.
CREATIVE/NORTHWORD
NorthWord bundles up for Polar Bears,Seals and Polar Animals, three new nonfiction titles in the OWW series; and Penguins 1-2-3 and Penguins A-B-C, two picture books featuring wildlife photographs by Kevin Schafer.
DIAL
Dial drops anchor for The Sea Chest by Toni Buzzeo, illus. by Mary GrandPré, a tale of adventure and surprise; Giant Children by Brod Bagert, illus. by Tedd Arnold, a collection of humorous poems; The Village That Vanished by Ann Grifalconi, illus. by Kadir Nelson, about an African village's escape from slavery; The Winter People by Joseph Bruchac, a historical novel set during the French and Indian War; and The Mysterious Tadpole by Steven Kellogg, a re-illustrated, 25th-anniversary edition of this picture book.
DISNEY PRESS
Disney covers all the bases with The Great Big Book of Everything, a reference book inspired by the Disney Channel show Stanley; Disney's American Storybook Collection, culled from American history, folklore and literature; Disney's Pop-Up Pals, featuring favorite characters; Disney's Pop-Up Princesses, starring the heroines from Disney films such as Cinderella and Mulan; and Disney's Princess Letters, in which kids can read letters to and from Snow White, Ariel and other princesses.
DK
DK kicks off the season with NFL: Football Top 10, a book filled with player and team stats and trivia; A Life Like Mine, a collection of profiles of children from around the world, published in conjunction with UNICEF; My First Touch and Feel Christmas, an early-learning holiday title; DK Children's Encyclopedia of American History, a survey of over 400 years' worth of events; and Disney: The Ultimate Guide, a tribute to Walt Disney and his empire.
DUTTON
Dutton takes wing with Frightful's Daughter by Jean Craighead George, illus. by Daniel San Souci, in which Sam cares for a fledgling peregrine falcon; Parasite Pig by William Sleator, a sequel to Interstellar Pig; Knick Knack Paddywhack! by Paul O. Zelinsky, a moving-parts picture book inspired by the traditional counting song; Creation by Gerald McDermott, the creation story from Genesis; and Double Fudge by Judy Blume, a new title about young troublemaker Fudge.
EDC/USBORNE
Usborne licks its lips for Chocolates and Sweets by Rebecca Gilpin; Trains by Stephanie Turnbull, new to the Discovery Program; Panda in the Park by Anna Milbourne, illus. by Rachel Wells, which launches the Look-Through series; That's Not My Dinosaur by Finoa Watt, illus. by Rachel Wells, which joins the Touchy-Feely Books series; and Christmas Jigsaw Book by Heather Amery, illus. by Stephen Cartwright.
EERDMANS
Eerdmans celebrates a fall harvest with Anna's Corn by Barbara Santucci, illus. by Lloyd Bloom, in which a girl learns how she can keep the memories of her deceased grandfather alive; Brigid's Cloak: An Ancient Irish Story by Bryce Milligan, illus. by Helen Cann, the legend of one of Ireland's most beloved saints; The Great Stone Face by Gary D. Schmidt, illus. by Bill Farnsworth, a retelling of a tale by Nathaniel Hawthorne; The Legend of Saint Christopher by Margaret Hodges, illus. by Richard Jesse Watson, about the patron saint of travelers; and A Peasant's Faith by Sue Stauffacher, illus. by Leonid Gore, a collection of folk and fairy tales in the Judeo-Christian tradition.
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From Potch and Polly, illus. by Jon Agee (Farrar, Straus & Giroux) |
FARRAR, STRAUS & GIROUX
FSG wags its tail for Puppy Trouble by Alexandra Day, the pop-up misadventures of a rottweiler puppy; Comic Adventures of Boots by Satoshi Kitamura, a comic book-style story about the antics of a cat and his feline friends; Potch & Polly by William Steig, illus. by Jon Agee, a farcical romance; A Bit More Bert by Allan Ahlberg, illus. by Raymond Briggs, about the life of Bert and his long-lost dog, also named Bert; and What Would Joey Do? by Jack Gantos, which continues the saga of the ADHD-sufferer, begun in Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key.
FSG/FOSTER
Frances Foster Books dons a toque for The Adventurous Chef: Alexis Soyer by Ann Arnold, a look at the life of this chef in 19th-century Europe; Close Your Eyes by Kate Banks, illus. by Georg Hallensleben, a bedtime story; Dahlia by Barbara McClintock, about a delicate-looking doll; Home of the Braves by David Klass, in which a suburban high school teeters on the brink of violence; and Sonny's War by Valerie Hobbs, about a girl whose brother is drafted into the Vietnam War.
FSG/KROUPA
Melanie Kroupa Books says oh la-la with First French Kiss and Other Traumas by Adam Bagdasarian, about a boy's journey through adolescence; and Please, Malese! by Amy MacDonald, illus. by Emily Lisker, a trickster tale.
FSG/R&S BOOKS
R&S Books heats up the griddle for Granny's Pangcakes by Ingmarie Ahvander, illus. by Mati Lepp, in which Stellan longs for his grandmother's special "pangcakes"; Bridget and the Muttonheads by Pija Lindenbaum, about a girl who meets some hungry sheep; Good Night, Animals by Lena Arro, illus. by Catarina Kruusval, about a first camp-out; and The Lady Hunt by Nina Matthis, illus. by Gunilla Kvarnatröm, in which Jeppe and his cousin try to find a companion for their grandfather.
GRAPHIC ARTS CENTER/ALASKA NORTHWEST
Alaska Northwest Books bundles up with Winter Is by Ann Dixon, illus. by Mindy Dwyer, about a girl who loves the cold weather; Groucho's Eyebrows by Tricia Lavallee, illus. by Barbara Lavallee, in which an Alaskan girl loses then finds her cat; and Runaways on the Inside Passage by Joe Upton, illus. by Bill Farnsworth, the story of a long, hard journey through Alaska.
GROSSET & DUNLAP
Grosset & Dunlap looks to the stars with What's Your Sign? A Cosmic Guide for Young Astrologers by Madalyn Aslan, illus. by Jennifer Kalis; Countdown to Grandma's House by Debra Mostow Zakarin, illus. by Stacy Peterson, in which a girl marks off the 10 days leading up to a visit with her grandmother; Boiling Point by Diane Muldrow, illus. by Barbara Pollak, the third title in the Dish series; Grandpa Lets Me Be Me by Debra Mostow Zakarin, illus. by Stacy Peterson, in which a boy has a sleepover at Grandpa's house; and Anyone But Me by Nancy Krulik, illus. by John & Wendy, first in the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo series about a third-grader who wishes to be anyone but herself.
HAMPTON ROADS
Hampton Roads shows its stripes with The Tiger of Turkestan by Nonny Hogrogian, in which a tiger learns to dance; and The Wonderful Life of the Fly by Bo Lozoff, illus. by Beth Stover.
HANDPRINT
Handprint gets the giggles with Tickle Me Ted by David Ellwand, a touch-and-feel board book featuring photos of teddy bears; Around the World with PiggyWiggy by Christyan and Diane Fox, in which PiggyWiggy goes globe trotting; and an as-yet untitled collection of poetry from Carol Diggory Shields.
HARCOURT
Harcourt has a special fall delivery with Penguin Post by Debi Gliori, about a penguin mail carrier; Platypus and the Lucky Day by Chris Riddell, in which Platypus has a not-so-lucky day; Epossumondas by Coleen Salley, illus. by Janet Stevens, a twist on a classic tale; Little Yau: A Fuzzhead Tale by Janell Cannon, a story of healing, friendship and care for the natural world; and the tentatively titled A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly, a debut historical novel.
HARCOURT/GULLIVER
Gulliver heads East for Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats by Nina Simonds, Leslie Swartz and the Children's Museum, Boston, illus. by Meilo So, a family treasury in celebration of five major Chinese holidays; 'Twas the Fright Before Christmas by Judy Sierra, illus. by Will Hillenbrand, a spooky bedtime story; Rosa Raposa by F. Isabel Campoy, illus. by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey, in which Rosa always gets the last laugh; Little Buggy by Kevin O'Malley, a father-son story about learning to fly (and to fall); and an as-yet untitled novel about Anne Boleyn, which joins the Young Royals series.
HARCOURT/RED WAGON
Red Wagon puckers up for Peekaboo Kisses by Barney Saltzberg, a lift-the-flap book; The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge Gift Set by Hildegarde H. Swift, illus. by Lynd Ward, a night-light-and-book set to commemorate the 60th anniversary of this picture book; and board-book editions of Who Hoots? and Who Hops? by Katie Davis.
HARCOURT/SILVER WHISTLE
Silver Whistle grows into the season with Plantzilla by Jerdine Nolen, illus. by David Catrow, about a seemingly innocent classroom plant; Auntie Claus's Key to Christmas by Elise Primavera, the sequel to Auntie Claus; Will Rogers: An American Legend by Frank Keating, illus. by Mike Wimmer, a look at the famous humorist and humanitarian; Into the Air: The Story of the Wright Brothers' First Flight by Robert Burleigh, illus. by Bill Wylie, a graphic novel; and My Little Blue Robot by Stephen T. Johnson, a counting and shape concept book that transforms into a robot.
HARPERCOLLINS
HarperCollins whistles a happy tune with Getting to Know You!: Rodgers and Hammerstein Favorites by Oscar Hammerstein II, music by Richard Rogers, illus. by Rosemary Wells, an illustrated collection containing 16 favorite songs by this duo; The Night Before Christmas, illus. by Mary Engelbreit; And God Cried, Too by Rabbi Marc Gellman, a book to help children deal with grief and tragedy; Hunter's Best Friend at School by Laura Malone Elliott, illus. by Lynn Munsinger, in which Hunter must help his friend Stripe be his best self; and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, published in a special read-aloud edition featuring original black-and-white illustrations by Pauline Baynes.
HARPERCOLLINS/AVON
Avon gallops into fall with The Wild One and Mustang Moon by Terri Farley, the debut titles in the Phantom Stallion series; Winging It and Losing the Plot by Annie Dalton, the first two books in the Angels Unlimited series starring a preteen girl who's a time-traveling angel; and Catherine and the Pirate by Karen Hawkins, one of four titles to kick off the Avon True Romance line of historical fiction.
HARPERCOLLINS/COTLER
Joanna Cotler Books lights up the season with One Candle by Eve Bunting, illus. by K. Wendy Popp, a picture book about Hanukkah and the Holocaust; Clive Barker's Abarat by Clive Barker, first in a four-book fantasy series; I'm Gonna Like Me by Jamie Lee Curtis, illus. by Laura Cornell, a celebration of self-esteem; and A Dance of Sisters by Tracey Porter, in which two sisters share a devotion to each other and to dance.
HARPERCOLLINS/GERINGER
Laura Geringer Books goes to the head of the class with If You Take a Mouse to School by Laura Numeroff, illus. by Felicia Bond, the latest mouse adventure; Big Time Olie by William Joyce, in which diminutive Olie tries out the "super-charged shrink-and-grow-a-lator"; and Guy Wire by Sarah Weeks, the fourth novel in the series that includes Regular Guy.
HARPERCOLLINS/GREENWILLOW
Greenwillow writes a fun prescription for fall with Calling Doctor Amelia Bedelia by Herman Parish, illus. by Lynn Sweat, in which Amelia helps out at a doctor's office; Scranimals by Jack Prelutsky, illus. by Peter Sís, a book of poems about children exploring an island of scrambled animals; Merry Christmas, Princess Dinosaur! by Jill Kastner, about Princess Dinosaur's anticipation of Santa's arrival on Christmas Eve; Witch's Business by Diana Wynne Jones, a reissue of the author's first novel; and Farfallina and Marcel by Holly Keller, a metamorphosis story and a tale of friendship.
HARPERFESTIVAL
HarperFestival has something to gobble about with Tricky Turkey Tongue Twisters by Quinlan B. Lee, illus. by Clive Scruton; Halloween Countdown by Jack Prelutsky, illus. by Dan Yaccarino, a counting board book; Biscuit Visits the Farm by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, illus. by Pat Schories in which Biscuit the dog and his little girl explore the barnyard and its surroundings; Christmas Carol Charming Classic by Charles Dickens, a version of the story packaged with a gold-tone necklace; and Little Bear's Loose Tooth by Else Holmelund Minarik, continuing Maurice Sendak's Little Bear Festival Readers.
HARPERTEMPEST
HarperTempest saddles up for Frozen Rodeo by Catherine Clark, a comedic novel; Dark Prince by Russell Moon, second in the Witch Boy fantasy trilogy about a teenage boy with powers of sorcery; and reprints of You Don't Know Me by David Klass and Cosmos Coyote and William the Nice by Jim Heyn.
HARPERTROPHY
HarperTrophy ushers in the season with reprints of Caleb's Story by Patricia MacLachlan, The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine, Boston Jane by Jennifer Holm, The Stray Dog by Marc Simont and I, Crocodile by Fred Marcellino.
HARRISON HOUSE
Harrison House has the right numbers with the Little Black Book series of pocket-sized advice books for teens by Blaine Bartel; and LOAD UP Devotional by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, a devotional for kids in the techno age.
HENRY HOLT
Henry Holt tries to mind its p's and q's with Rude Mule by Pamela Edwards, illus. by Barbara Nascimbeni, about a boy with impeccable manners and a very rude mule who spend an afternoon together; The Rudest Alien by Jane Leslie Conly, a comic fantasy novel; Alphabet Under Construction by Denise Fleming, a concept book; A House Called Awful End by Philip Ardagh, in which a boy sent to live with relatives experiences a comedy of errors; and Halloween Hats by Elizabeth Winthrop, illus. by Sue Truesdell, a picture book set at a wild Halloween party.
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN
Houghton Mifflin rolls the dice with Zathura by Chris Van Allsburg, the sequel to Jumanji; Lost in the Labyrinth by Patrice Kindl, a Minotaur story that takes place in Ancient Greece; Far Beyond the Garden Gate: Alexandra David-Neel's Journey to Lhasa by Don Brown, a biography of a little-known figure in women's history; Virginia Lee Burton: A Life in Art by Barbara Elleman, a biography based on the Burton family archives; and From Dusk Till Dawn by Natalie Kinsey-Warnock, illus. by Mary Azarian, a look at life on a Vermont farm.
HYPERION
Hyperion makes readers an offer they can't refuse with Son of the Mob by Gordon Korman, a comic YA novel about the son of an organized crime member who falls in love with the daughter of an FBI agent; Hannah, Divided by Adele Griffin, about a Depression-era girl with a gift for mathematics; I'm Your Child, God by Marian Wright Edeleman, illus. by Bryan Collier, a collection of original, contemporary prayers; The Book of Mean People by Toni Morrison and Slade Morrison, illus. by Pascal Lemaitre, a look at how children express meanness and anger; and Naughty, Naughty Keiffer by Wendy Ann Gardner, first in the Naughty Naughty Pets series for preschoolers.
HYPERION/DI CAPUA
Michael di Capua Books rolls out the Welcome Wagon for The House Across the Street by Jules Feiffer, a picture book about a boy and his envious neighbor; and Brunidbar by Pulitzer Prize winner Tony Kushner, illus. by Maurice Sendak, which shows how a village of children and talking animals triumphs over an evil monster.
HYPERION/JUMP AT THE SUN
Jump at the Sun is sweet on fall with Sugar Cane by Patricia Cane, illus. by Floyd Cooper, a folktale about a man who must pay a price when he's caught stealing sugar cane for his wife; Be Boy Buzz by bell hooks, illus. by Chris Raschka, a picture book that captures the essence of what it means to be a boy; Float Like a Butterfly by Ntozake Shange, illus. by Edel Rodriguez, a picture-book tribute to Muhammad Ali; Homemade Love by bell hooks, illus. by Shane Evans, focusing on the love shared between a girl and her parents; and Double Dutch: A Celebration of Jump Rope, Jive, and Sisterhood by Veronica Chambers, a treasury of poems, quotes, rhymes, interviews and photographs.
HYPERION/TALK MIRAMAX
Talk Miramax Books steps up to the plate with Summerland by Michael Chabon, a novel about baseball, magic and what it means to be a hero.
HYPERION/VOLO
Volo is up for a fall challenge with Double Dare by Laura Dower, new to the Files of Madison Finn series; A Christmas Carol by Tony Abbott, illus. by Gris Grimly, which joins the Cracked Classics series; The Houdini Whodunit by Paul Zindel, a new P.C. Hawke Mystery; Say Cheese, Medusa! by Kate McMullan, illus. by David LaFleur, latest in the Myth-O-Mania series; and Practice Makes Perfect by Rosemary Wells, illus. by Jody Wheeler, the 10th Yoko & Friends School Days book.
KIDS CAN
Kids Can roars into fall with Alphabeasts by Wallace Edwards, an animal-themed alphabet book; Adventures in Ancient Greece by Linda Bailey, illus. by Bill Slavin, which includes a look at the country's culture and the Olympics; City Signs by Zoran Milich, a book illustrated with photographs; The Jumbo Book of Paper Crafts by Amanda Lewis, illus. by Jane Kurisu, filled with projects to fold, glue and weave; and Tina and the Penguin by Heather Dyer, illus. by Mireille Levert, in which Tina helps a penguin escape from the zoo.
KINGFISHER
Kingfisher walks the red carpet for 1,000 Years of Famous People, a fact-filled book profiling figures from Christopher Columbus to Britney Spears; Moonthief by Roger McGough, illus. by Penny Dann, the story of a bear who hopes to give the moon to his sweetheart; Who's Who in the Bible, an introduction to key figures in the Old and New Testaments; The Complete Book of Seasons, which explains the various times of year; and The Kingfisher Young People's Book of Living Worlds, a celebration of the diversity of the natural world.
LEE & LOW
Lee & Low sets a place for Ghosts for Breakfast by Stanley Todd Terasaki, illus. by Shelly Shinjo, in which a boy and his father discover "ghosts" in a farmer's field; Estela's Swap by Alexis O'Neill, illus. by Enrique O. Sanchez, about a Mexican-American girl who sells her music box to get money for dancing lessons; First Day in Grapes by L. King Pérez, illus. by Robert Casilla, about a migrant boy's first day of school; The Pot that Juan Built by Nancy Andrews-Goebel, illus. by David Diaz, a poem about the life of Mexican potter Juan Quezada; and Raymond's Perfect Present by Therese On Louie, illus. by Suling Wang, in which a Chinese-American boy finds just the right gift for his ailing mother.
LERNER
Lerner sounds the alarm with Fire Trucks by Judith Jango-Cohen, one of six Pull Ahead Books about vehicles; Jesse Ventura Tells It Like It Is by Jesse Ventura and Herón Márquez, an explanation of government from Minnesota's governor; and The Short and Bloody History of Ghosts by John Farman, a nonfiction title.
LERNER/CAROLRHODA
Carolrhoda grins from ear to ear with Smile a Lot! by Nancy Carlson, about a frog that smiles his way through ups and downs; Widdermaker by Pattie Schnetzler, illus. by Rick Sealock, a tall tale about Cowpoke Pete and his pony; Emergency! by Margaret Mayo, illus. by Alex Ayliffe, a picture book about rescue workers and their vehicles; and Rabbit's Birthday Surprise by Mark Birchall, in which Rabbit loses her favorite toy/best friend on her birthday.
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From Toot & Puddle: Top of the World by Holly Hobbie (Little, Brown) |
LITTLE, BROWN
Little, Brown is looking down on creation with Toot & Puddle: Top of the World by Holly Hobbie following the piggy pals as they take a trip overseas; Arthur, It's Only Rock 'n' Roll by Marc Brown, in which the aardvark joins forces with pop group the Backstreet Boys, inspired by a forthcoming PBS special; Little Brown Bear Won't Take a Nap by Jane Dyer, about a bear who decides to head south for the winter instead of hibernating; and Halloween by Jerry Seinfeld, illus. by James Bennett, in which the comedian shares his memories of a not-so-perfect childhood Halloween.
LITTLE, BROWN/TINGLEY
Megan Tingley Books gets right to the point with Porcupining: A Prickly Love Story by Lisa Wheeler, illus. by Janie Bynum, a pun-filled picture book; There Was a Bold Lady Who Wanted a Star by Charise Mericle Harper, a twist on the favorite song "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly"; The Feel Good Book by Todd Parr, which celebrates things from making funny sounds to giving a hug; The Perfect Purple Feather by Hanoch Piven, a debut picture book in which a feather proves useful to a variety of animals; and This Land Is Your Land by Woody Guthrie, illus. by Kathy Jakobsen, a picture book re-released with a CD recording of Guthrie songs.
NEW HORIZON PRESS/SMALL HORIZONS
Small Horizons sizes up fall with Not Everyone is Nice by Frederick Alimoni and Ann Tedesco, illus. by Carolina Manero, a book that informs children what to do if they are approached by a stranger; and There's a Skunk in My Bunk by Joseph McCann, a story about tolerance and stereotypes.
NORTH-SOUTH/CHESHIRE STUDIO
Cheshire Studio makes a stop for The Little School Bus by Carol Roth, illus. by Pamela Paparone, a rhyming picture book; Three Little Kittens by Marilyn Janovitz, a new version of the popular nursery rhyme; and Nicky and the Rainy Day by Valeri Gorbachev, about imaginative Nicky and his family.
NORTH-SOUTH/NEUGEBAUER
Michael Neugebauer Books straps on its toe shoes for Swan Lake, illus. by Lisbeth Zwerger, based on Tchaikovsky's ballet; Davy, Help! It's a Ghost! by Brigitte Weninger, illus. by Eve Tharlet, in which Davy addresses bedtime fears; Tommy DoLittle by John A. Rowe, adventures of the laziest boy in the world; and Zara Zebra Gets Dressed and Zara Zebra Draws by Anna Lara Cantone, two of four early concept books.
NORTH-SOUTH/NIGHT SKY
Night Sky Books gets mushy with Love, Lola by Diane deGroat, the first title in a new lift-the-flap series; A Scaredy-Cat Fish continues the Rainbow Fish & Friends series based on Marcus Pfister's Rainbow Fish; and Lars's Storybook Adventure is one of the titles launching the Little Polar Bear movie tie-in program.
NORTH-SOUTH/SEASTAR
SeaStar sews up the season with Quilt Counting by Lesa Cline-Ransome, illus. by James E. Ransome, a concept book; Noah's Ark by Jerry Pinkney; Sleeping Beauty by K.Y. Craft, a newly illustrated version of the fairy tale; Bless the Beasts: Prayers and Poems About Animals, collected by June Cotner, illus. by Kris Waldherr, a collection expressing love, respect and compassion for all creatures; and Women Saints by Marianna Mayer, profiles of women accompanied by reproductions of fine art.
PEACHTREE
Peachtree is the big man on campus with Grandma U, a picture-book training guide for grandmas-in-waiting by Jeanie Ransom, illus. by Lucy Corvino.
PENGUIN PUTNAM/FIREBIRD
Firebird zaps into fall with paperback reissues of The Dreaming Place and The Riddle of the Wren by Charles de Lint and The Hex Witch of Seldom by Nancy Farmer; as well as reprints of Growing Wings by Laurel Winter and I Am Morgan le Fay: A Tale from Camelot by Nancy Springer.
PENGUIN PUTNAM/FOGELMAN
Phyllis Fogelman Books battens down the hatches for Chimp and Zee and the Big Storm by Lawrence Anholt, illus. by Catherine Anholt, in which the mischievous twins are swept away by a big gust of wind; The Nightingale by Hans Christian Andersen, retold and illus. by Jerry Pinkney, set in Morocco; Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner, illus. by Mark Buehner, about the secret lives of these winter creations; Seeing Jesus in His Own Words by Marianna Mayer, which features Biblical quotes paired with reproductions of fine art; and The Color of Home by Mary Hoffman, illus. by Karin Littlewood, about a Somalian Muslim boy adapting to a new life in the U.S.
PHILOMEL
Philomel discovers So You Want to Be an Inventor? by Judith St. George, illus. by David Small, a sequel to So You Want to Be President?; "Slowly, Slowly, Slowly," Said the Sloth by Eric Carle, a tale set in a rain forest; Triss by Brian Jacques, the 15th Redwall adventure; A Christmas Tapestry by Patricia Polacco, in which a Christian family and a Jewish woman are brought together by a winter storm; and All the Way to Lhasa by Barbara Berger, a picture-book story that takes place in Tibet.
PIPPIN PRESS
Pippin stands its ground with Animal Tales of Bravery by Barry Watkins; and a novel by John A. Minahan, set in Colonial America.
PLEASANT COMPANY
Pleasant Company pitches a tent for Angelina and Henry by Katharine Holabird, illus. by Helen Craig, in which Angelina the mouse and her friend Henry go on their first camping trip; and The Strange Case of Baby H by Kathryn Reiss, illus. by Douglas Fryer and Greg Dearth, a new History Mystery set during the San Francisco earthquake of 1906.
PRICE STERN SLOAN
Price Stern Sloan heads for the North Pole with Load the Sleigh for Christmas by William Boniface, illus. by Ronnie Rooney, a novelty book offering a behind-the-scenes look at Santa's factory; Inside Noah's Ark by Charles Reasoner, a chunky board book; Prime Time Mad Libs by Leonard Stern, featuring Mad Libs dedicated to classic TV shows like The Honeymooners; and Santa Claustrophobia by Mike Reiss, illus. by David Catrow, in which therapist Doc Holiday must help the jolly fat man deal with his case of Santa Claustrophobia.
PUFFIN
Puffin rolls out the sleeping bags for Emily's First Sleepover by Claire Masurel, illus. by Susan Calitri, in which Emily spends the night at her grandparents' house; Kwanzaa Kids by Joan Holub, illus. by Ken Wilson-Max, a lift-the-flap title about this celebration; Where Fish Go in Winter by Amy Goldman Koss, illus. by Laura Bryant, answers this and other mysteries; The Bookstore Valentine by Barbara Maitland, illus. by David LaRochelle, in which bookseller Mr. Brown finds a valentine right in his own store; and Sevens by Scott Wallens, first in a seven-book series focusing on the lives of seven teenagers whose lives are linked by a tragic event.
PUTNAM
Putnam dons its bunny slippers for Overnight by Adele Griffin, a suspenseful story of a sleepover party where the loyalties and alliances of a group of girls are tested; Who's That Knocking on Christmas Eve? by Jan Brett, a picture book starring Brett's beloved troll characters; K Is for Kitten by Niki Leopold, illus. by Susan Jeffers, the adventures of a stray kitten; Ordinary Heroes by Joan Bauer, a novel in which a boy learns wisdom from his Vietnam vet grandfather; and The Sands of Time: A Hermux Tantamoq Adventure by Michael Hoeye, the follow-up to Time Stops for No Mouse.
RAGGED BEARS
Ragged Bears looks to the night skies with Moonlight & Shadow by Elisabeth Jones, illus. by James Coplestone, about a colt afraid of its shadow; and One More River by Diz Wallis, a picture-book rendition of the traditional African-American spiritual.
RANDOM HOUSE
Random House heads for Camelot with King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Barbara Lindsay and Emma Geldars Sterne, illus. by Gustav Tenggren, a reissue of this storybook treasury; What's That Noise? by William Carman, in which a boy imagines what the source of a strange sound might be; Ballerina Bear by Shana Corey, illus. by Pamela Paparone, a rhyming tale starring a klutzy bear; Junie B., First Grader: Toothless Wonder by Barbara Park, illus. by Denise Brunkus, in which Junie B. Jones enters first grade and begins losing her baby teeth; and Down a Sunny Dirt Road by Stan and Jan Berenstain, an autobiography that contains cartoons and memorabilia from the authors' archives.
RANDOM HOUSE/BANTAM
Bantam is seeing double with War of the Clones, All About Andy and Amy, On Her Own, all new entries to the Replica science fiction series by Marilyn Kaye; Sweet Valley High: Senior Year by Francine Pascal; and Minokichi by John Whitman, fourth in the Myth Quest series.
RANDOM HOUSE/CROWN
Crown rolls off the assembly line with Model T: How Henry Ford Built a Legend by David Weitzman, a look at the automobile industry and one of its pioneers; Ice-Age Cave Bear by Barbara Hehner, illus. by Mark Hallett, a picture-book exploration of this creature; Exploring Our Solar System by Sally Ride and Tom O'Shaughnessy, insight on space from a former astronaut; and Rats! by Richard Conniff, an offbeat, informative book about these rodents.
RANDOM HOUSE/DELACORTE
Delacorte looks back with Remembrance by Theresa Breslin, a look at World War I through the eyes of five young people living in a small Scottish town; The Girls Take Over by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, more adventures between the Hartford Boys and the Mallory Girls; The Lightkeeper's Daughter by Iain Lawrence, a portrait of a dysfunctional family set in British Columbia; Middle of the World by Andreas Steinhofel, illus. by James Skofield, in which a gay teen struggles with all the relationships in his life; and Secret Heart by David Almond, about a boy who discovers a way to show his inner strength and bravery.
RANDOM HOUSE/DISNEY
Disney has palpitations for The Sweetest of Hearts, a collection of Disney princesses stories; Treasure Planet: A Read-Aloud Storybook, inspired by the animated film Treasure Planet; Steamboat Willie and The Brave Little Tailor, retellings of these animated shorts; Cinderella, a jacketed hardcover featuring Little Golden Book art from the 1950s; and Pooh's Fuzzy Friends, an oversize board book starring Winnie the Pooh and his pals.
RANDOM HOUSE/DRAGONFLY
Dragonfly is on the trail of fall with reprints of The Secret Footprints by Julia Alvarez, illus. by Fabian Negrin; Emily by Michael Bedard, illus. by Barbara Cooney; Snow Pumpkin by Carole Lexa Schaefer, illus. by Pierr Morgan; Lucille's Snowsuit by Kathryn Lasky, illus. by Marylin Hafner; and Only Passing Through by Anne Rockwell, illus. by R. Gregory Christie.
RANDOM HOUSE/DOUBLEDAY
Doubleday gets dressed for the season with Andrew's Bright Blue T-Shirt by Jessica Wollman, illus. by Ana Lopez Escriva, about a boy who loves a shirt so much he won't take it off; The Children's Book of Home and Family by William J. Bennett, illus. by Michael Hague, a treasury of stories, poems and prayers that emphasize family, tradition and togetherness; Stolen Smile by Thierry Robberecht, illus. by Philippe Goossens, in which Sophie finds a way to smile again after a boy is mean to her; Clarence, the Copy Cat by Patricia Lakin, illus. by John Manders, about a peaceful cat that won't chase mice; and Superhero Max by Lawrence David, illus. by Tara Calahan King, in which Max's superhero Halloween costume suddenly wins him lots of friends.
RANDOM HOUSE/FICKLING
David Fickling Books rolls out its first stateside list with Pants by Giles Andreae, illus. by Nick Sharratt, a picture book celebrating underwear; The Shell House by Linda Newbery, a novel about sexuality and spirituality that spans two generations; Poochie-Poo by Helen Stephens, the adventures of two small dogs; and What's Next? by Tony Mitton, a collection of story-poems about a traveling band of animals.
RANDOM HOUSE/GOLDEN
Golden marches in fall formation with Pig Parade by Patricia Hubbell, illus. by Nadine Bernard Westcott, a beginning reader book; Wild Cats by Mary Batten, illus. by Michael Langham Rowe, a nonfiction title; Adam Sharp, London Calling by George Edward Stanley, illus. by Guy Francis, sequel to Adam Sharp, the Spy Who Barked; and Picture Perfect Rome and Paris by Design by Annie Auerbach, the debut titles in the Barbie Passport series. And Little Golden Books dreams of sugarplums with Barbie: The Nutcracker by Sue Kassirer, in which Barbie stars as Clara in the classic ballet.
RANDOM HOUSE/KNOPF
Knopf has the season under wraps with Baghead by Jarret Krosoczka, about a boy who wears a paper bag on his head; Silly and Sillier by Judy Sierra, illus. by Valeri Gorbachev, a collection of read-aloud tales from around the world; New York's Bravest by Mary Pope Osborne, illus. by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher, a picture book about a New York City firefighter in the 1800s; Hoot by Carl Hiaasen, a satirical novel from this bestselling adult author; and Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez, a coming-of-age novel set in the Dominican Republic.
RANDOM HOUSE/LAMB
Wendy Lamb Books is in full bloom with Charlotte's Rose by Ann Edwards Cannon, a novel that takes place on the Mormon Trail in 1856; Sparks by Graham McNamee, in which a boy with special needs discovers his own brand of "smarts"; The Song of Sampo Lake by William Durbin, about a family of Finnish immigrants building a new life in 1900 Minnesota; Pictures of Hollis Woods by Patricia Reilly Giff, a novel about a girl who was abandoned as an infant and who longs for the perfect family; and Tribes by Arthur Slade, in which Percy studies tribal rituals in his high school.
RANDOM HOUSE/LAUREL-LEAF
Laurel-Leaf dives into fall with reprints of Whale Talk by Chris Crutcher; Heaven Eyes by David Almond; Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry; and Teen Angst? Naah... by Ned Vizzini.
RANDOM HOUSE/SESAME WORKSHOP
Sesame Workshop blasts into fall with To Moon Castle, illus. by Robbin Cuddy, starring Zak and Wheezie from the PBS program Dragon Tales; Clap Your Hands, illus. by Joe Ewers, a book with an Elmo hand puppet built into it; Going to the Zoo by Joey Levine, illus. by Bob Berry, a board book with hand puppet featuring Dragon Tales characters; and Elmo's Birthday Party, illus. by Maggie Swanson, a touch-and-feel book.
RANDOM HOUSE/YEARLING
Yearling is on the case with reprints of Nate the Great, San Francisco Detective by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and Mitchell Sharmat, illus. by Martha Weston; Nory Ryan's Song by Patricia Reilly Giff; and What Every Girl (Except Me) Knows by Nora Raleigh Baskin.
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From When Marian Sang, illus. by Brian Selznick (Scholastic Press) |
SCHOLASTIC PRESS
Scholastic Press gathers round for Story Time by Edward Bloor, a novel that satirizes the education system; A Corner of the Universe by Ann M. Martin, in which the arrival of a relative who has been institutionalized brings great change to a family; Dear Mrs. LaRue: Letters from Obedience School by Mark Teague, in which a dog laments his fate at obedience school; Milly and the Macy's Day Parade by Shana Corey, illus. by Brett Helquist, a story based on the origins of the famous holiday parade; and When Marian Sang by Pam Muñoz Ryan, illus. by Brian Selznick, a celebration of singer Marian Anderson.
SCHOLASTIC/BLUE SKY
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From David Gets in Trouble by David Shannon (Scholastic/Blue Sky) |
Blue Sky counts the minutes with Time Pieces by Virginia Hamilton, a multigenerational tale set in Ohio; Merry Christmas, Big Hungry Bear! by Don and Audrey Wood, a sequel to The Big Hungry Bear; Rap a Tap Tap by Leo and Diane Dillon, a celebration of dance; Christmas in the Country by Cynthia Rylant, illus. by Diane Goode, a story about the joy and warmth of the holidays; and David Gets in Trouble by David Shannon, further antics of the mischievous star of No, David!
SCHOLASTIC/CARTWHEEL
Cartwheel huffs and puffs with The Big Bad Wolf by Claire Masurel, illus. by Melissa Iwai, a die-cut picture book about this nursery tale character; I Spy Surprise: A Lift-the-Flap Book by Jean Marzollo, illus. by Walter Wick, featuring all-new picture riddles for young readers; and Kindergarten ABC by Jacqueline Rogers, a sequel to Tiptoe into Kindergarten.
SCHOLASTIC/CHICKEN HOUSE
The Chicken House dots its i's and crosses its t's with A Treasury of Alphabets, a collection of five different alphabets, including A Once Was an Apple by Edward Lear; and The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke, a fantasy novel that follows orphaned children through the crumbling canals of Venice.
SCHOLASTIC/LEVINE
Arthur A. Levine Books takes root with A Place to Grow by Soyung Pak, illus. by Marcelino Truong, a tribute to immigrant parents; Confucius: The Golden Rule by Russell Freedman, illus. by Frederic Clement, a biography of one of the world's most influential thinkers; At the Crossing Places by Kevin Crossley-Holland, the sequel to The Seeing Stone; Dog Food by Saxton Freymann and Joost Elffers, another book of food photography; and The World Before This One by Rafe Martin, illus. by Calvin Nichols, a first novel with a Seneca myth at its core.
SCHOLASTIC/ORCHARD
Orchard knows where the heart is with Home...to Me: Poems Across America, selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins, illus. by Stephen Alcorn, an anthology focusing on traditional and nontraditional dwellings; Talkin' 'Bout Bess: The Story of Aviator Bessie Coleman by Nikki Grimes, illus. by E.B. Lewis, the story of the first African-American female pilot; Behind the Mountains by Edwidge Danticat, the debut novel in the First Person Fiction line, dedicated to exploring the immigrant experience in contemporary America; When I Grow Up, I Want to Be Me by Sandra Magsamen, an inspirational book for girls; and LightLand by Heather McCutchen, a first novel in which Lottie and Lewis get caught up in a battle between good and evil.
SCHOLASTIC/REFERENCE
Scholastic Reference plots a course for fall with Small Worlds: Maps and Mapmakers by Karen Romano Young; Scholastic Student Thesaurus by John Bollard; The Declaration of Independence by Sam Fink, an illustrated version of the historic document; The American West: The Land, the People, the Dream by Liz Sonneborn, the history of this region, told in first person accounts; and Scholastic Q and A: Is a Dolphin a Fish? by Melvin and Gilda Berger.
SILVER DOLPHIN
Silver Dolphin gets crafty with two Let's Start! titles: Papier Mâché, which includes more than 15 projects and activities as well as supplies; and Stenciling, a collection of pictures and projects that comes packaged with paints and stencil sheets.
SIMON & SCHUSTER
S&S fluffs up its towels for Eloise Takes a Bawth by Kay Thompson with new materials by Mart Crowley, illus. by Hilary Knight, a never-published Eloise sequel in which Eloise floods the Plaza Hotel; Please, Baby, Please by Spike and Tanya Lewis Lee, illus. by Kadir Nelson, a picture book about the joys and challenges of raising a toddler; Micawber Book and CD by John Lithgow, illus. by C.F. Payne, about a squirrel living in Central Park; A Week in the Woods by Andrew Clements, about a lost fifth-grader who has to survive on his own during a wilderness camp adventure; and The Angel Factory by Terence Blacker, a thriller first published in England.
S&S/ALADDIN
Aladdin lets the cat out of the bag with The Unicorn's Secret #5 by Kathleen Duey, illus. by Omar Rayyan, starring Heart and her unicorn friends; Two Heads Are Better Than One by H.B. Homzie, illus. by Matt Phillips, first in the Alien Clones from Outer Space chapter-book series; The Merchant of Death by D.J. MacHale, debut title in a new science fiction quartet; and reprints of How Santa Got His Job by Stephen Krensky, illus. by S.D. Schindler, and The School Story by Andrew Clements, illus. by Brian Selznick.
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From The Year I Didn’t Go to School by Giselle Potter (S&S/Atheneum/Schwartz) |
S&S/ATHENEUM
Atheneum hits all the high notes with Horace and Morris Join the Chorus by James Howe, illus. by Amy Walrod, in which three pals try out for the school chorus; Fields of Fury: The American Civil War by James M. McPherson, the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian's account of this war; See Otto by David Milgrim, first in a series of Ready-to-Reads about a spirited robot; Starting with Alice by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, one of three prequels to the Alice series; and Six Days in October: The Stock Market Crash of 1929 by Karen Blumenthal, which contains reproductions of period photos and memorabilia.
S&S/ATHENEUM/JACKSON
Richard Jackson Books serves up fall à la mode with Humble Pie by Jennifer Donnelly, illus. by Stephen Gammell, a folk tale involving an enormous cherry pie; Turk and Runt: A Thanksgiving Comedy by Lisa Wheeler, illus. by Frank Ansley, in which the littlest member of a turkey family proves to be the smartest; The Annoyance Bureau by Lucy Frank, a novel about one boy's very stressed out and bewildering Christmas in Manhattan; Into the Labyrinth by Roderick Townley, in which the fairy tale characters of The Great Good Thing encounter the Internet; and The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer, about a boy who doesn't know he is being raised for spare parts.
S&S/ATHENEUM/SCHWARTZ
Anne Schwartz Books gets real with The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams, adapted by Lou Fancher, illus. by Steve Johnson and Fancher, an abridged version of the classic tale; Herbie's Secret Santa by Petra Mathers, in which Herbie can't resist a delicious looking holiday cookie--and steals it; Mannequin Pis: A Simple Story of a Boy Who Peed on a War by Vladimir Radunsky, a picture book based on a Belgian legend; Things That Sometimes Happen by Avi, illus. by Marjorie Priceman, a group of nine short stories culled from Avi's first book; and The Year I Didn't Go to School by Giselle Potter, inspired by Potter's year spent traveling Italy with her family's puppet troupe at age seven.
S&S/LITTLE SIMON
Little Simon calls "All Aboard!" with Animal Train by Jane Yolen, illus. by Doug Cushman, a lap-sized board book; Snoopy: Flying Ace to the Rescue by Charles M. Schulz, adapted by Darice Bailer, illus. by Peter and Nick LoBianco, a Ready-to-Read Peanuts title; Chanukah Bugs by David A. Carter, featuring a pop-up bug for each night of Chanukah; The Night Before Christmas by Robert Sabuda, a white-paper pop-up with three-dimensional special effects; and Here Come Our Firefighters! by Chris Demarest, in which heroes jump to action via flaps, pull-tabs and pop-ups.
S&S/McELDERRY
Margaret K. McElderry Books tops off the season with Twelve Hats for Lena: A Book of Months by Karen Katz, a concept book in which a girl makes a hat to represent each month of the year; Skeleton Hiccups by Margery Cuyler, illus. by S.D. Schindler, about the best way to stop a skeleton's bone-rattling; Benny Up to One by Robie H. Harris, illus. by Michael Emberley, about a boy's first year of life, the first in a five-book series of "growing up stories"; First Day by Joan Rankin, about a puppy's first day of school; and Loose Threads by Lorie Ann Grover, a first novel in which a family faces breast cancer.
S&S/SIMON PULSE
Simon Pulse slathers on the cold cream for Beauty Sleep by Cameron Dokey, a title that kicks off the Fairy Tales series of romantic retellings of classic tales for older teens; Witch by Nancy Holder, about star-crossed lovers from rival witch families; The Queen of Everything by Deb Caletti, a debut novel in which a teenager deals with the aftermath of her father's conviction for murder; and reprints of True Believer by Virginia Euwer Wolff and Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt.
S&S/SIMON SPOTLIGHT
Simon Spotlight settles into the thinking chair for Blue's Clues: Blue's Starry Night by Jenny Miglis, illus. by Jen Oxley, a board book with a wind-up music box; Blue's Clues: Joe Moves In by Adam Peltzman, illus. by David Levy, which introduces Joe, the new host of Nick Jr.'s Blue's Clues program; Dora the Explorer: Dora's Backpack Book, a book-and-plush set; Bob the Builder: A Christmas to Remember by Terry Collins, illus. by Art Ellis, an adaptation of a special holiday episode of Bob the Builder; and The Wild Thornberrys: Movie Novelization by Cathy Dubowski, an adaptation of the feature film to be released this holiday season.
TOR/STARSCAPE
Starscape is on the QT with Deep Secret by Diana Wynne Jones, in which Magrid must troubleshoot the universe; Sister Light, Sister Dark by Jane Yolen, about a girl fulfilling an unlikely destiny; Prince Ombra by Roderick MacLeish, in which one boy holds the power to vanquish the greatest evil of all time; Wildside by Steven Gould, about a boy who finds a gateway to an unpolluted version of Earth; and The Magician's Ward by Patricia Wrede, in which Kim discovers that learning magic is more difficult than she thought it would be.
TROLL
Troll raises a megaphone for 101 Best Cheers by Suzi Golden, photos by Roger Schreiber, a guide to being a successful cheerleader; The Vampire Hound by Jim Kraft, a novel set in Victorian London; Smoky Dragons by Jane Clark, illus. by Ben Cort, in which Ember the dragon wants her dad to stop smoking; Ms. Broomstick's School for Witches by Jana Dillon, illus. by Rebecca McKillip Thornburgh, about Pandora's first day of class at this school; and Anne Frank's Story by Carol Ann Lee, a biography.
TROLL/BRIDGEWATER
BridgeWater celebrates the season with Merry Christmas, Stinky Face by Lisa McCourt, illus. by Cyd Moore, in which Stinky Face imagines all the things that might go wrong on Christmas Eve; and Seasons of the Circle: A Native American Year by Joseph Bruchac, illus. by Robert Goetzl, an exploration of how different Native American tribes celebrate the seasons of the year.
TUNDRA
Tundra hits the ice with 101 Great Hockey Facts by Brian McFarlane; Nelly's Day by Marthe Jocelyn, a concept book for preschoolers; Noses Are Red by Richard Scrimger, the third book about Alan and his alien friend from Jupiter; Building America by Janice Weaver and Bonnie Shemie, an introduction to the evolution of buildings big and small; and Emeline by Linda Holeman, a tale of liberation set in industrial England.
TYNDALE
Tyndale sounds out the season with The Growing Reader Phonics Bible by Joy MacKenzie, illus. by Jill Newton.
VIKING
Viking primps for fall with Ruby's Beauty Shop by Rosemary Wells, in which Ruby and her friend plan to give Ruby's brother a makeover; Ten by Vladimir Radunsky, the tale of Mr. and Mrs. Armadillo's growing family; Keeper of the Doves by Betsy Byars, a novel featuring a plucky 19th-century heroine; Pinocchio: The Boy by Lane Smith imagines Pinocchio's first day as a real boy; and Catalyst by Laurie Halse Anderson, in which Kate Malone's life is changed when her family's next-door neighbors temporarily move in.
WALKER
Walker shoots a hole-in-one with Caddie the Golf Dog by Bill Martin Jr., illus. by Floyd Cooper, about an orphaned pooch that finds love in two different homes; You're a Good Sport, Miss Malarkey! by Judy Finchler, illus. by Kevin O'Malley, in which Miss Malarkey coaches the school soccer team; Just Ducky by Kathy Mallat, starring a lonely but lovable duck; IQ Goes to School by Mary Ann Fraser, in which the class pet aspires to be Student of the Week; and Jinx by Margaret Wild, a teen novel told in verse.
FREDERICK WARNE
Frederick Warne hippity hops into fall with Splash! Peter Rabbit, a first bath book and Peter Rabbit's Songs and Rhymes, a nursery rhyme novelty book, both titles in the Peter Rabbit Seedlings line; and The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies by Cicely Mary Barker, a new edition of this collection of stories.
WILEY
Wiley starts up the Bunsen burners for Janice VanCleave's Science Through the Ages by Janice VanCleave, a guided tour of scientific discovery; So You Have to Do a Science Fair Project by Joyce Henderson and Heather Tomasello, a guide containing all the basics of the scientific method; and Spirit Games: 300 More Fun Activities to Make Kids Feel Good About Themselves by Barbara Sher, a collection of games that draw on children's love of fantasy, action, creativity and rhythm.
ZONDERKIDZ
Zonderkidz heads for the belly of the beast with Jonah and the Pirates Who (Usually) Don't Do Anything by Eric Metaxes, a tie-in to the feature film Jonah, A Veggie Tales Movie; God Is Bigger Than the Boogie Man by Cindy Kenney, a picture book starring Veggie Tales characters; Papa's Gift by Kathleen Bostrom, illus. by Guy Porfirio, a picture book about grief and healing; Reality Shift by Christopher P.N. Maselli, first in a new line of books and merchandise for middle-grade boys; and Legend of the Candy Cane, Keepsake Edition by Lori Walburg, illus. by James Bernardin, packaged with a CD recording and holiday ornament.
