Spring 2001 Children's Books
Compiled by Shannon Maughan -- 7/17/00
ABRAMS
Abrams heads for the hills with Sally G s to the Mountains by Stephen Huneck, a picture book about a perky protagonist; Heart to Heart: New P ms Inspired by 20th-Century American Art, ed. by Jan Greenberg; Circus Train by Jos. A. Smith, in which a boy helps a stranded circus troupe make it to town in time for opening night; The Little Bird Who Could by Greet Bosschaert, about a little bird who proves she can keep up with her bigger brothers; and four additions to the Portables board-book series.
ANNICK
Annick revs up the tractor for I'm a Farmer by Michael Martchenko, a picture book about a man's career change; Night School by Loris Lesynski, in which Eddie's parents find a solution to his refusal to go to bed; Bing and Chutney Off to Moosonee and Bing and Chutney Lose a Tooth by Andrea Wayne von Konigslow, two adventures of a pig and elephant best friends; and a new line of I See concept board books by Pierre Pratt.
BANTAM
Bantam gets goosebumps with two yet-to-be-titled books kicking off the Blair Witch Files series by Cade Merrill, in which 17-year-old Merrill further explores the woods made famous in the movie The Blair Witch Project; and Lurlene McDaniel adds To Live Again to her canon of Dawn Rochelle novels.
BAREFOOT
Barefoot marches into spring two-by-two with Noah's Ark by Michael McCarthy, illus. by Niamh Sharkey, a picture book retelling of the Bible story; Grandpa Blows His Pennywhistle Until the Angels Sing by Susan Roth, in which a man attempts to find a miracle that will heal his grandson; Fiesta Femina by Mary Joan Gerson, illus. by Maya Gonzalez, an anthology of Mexican tales featuring strong women; Bunbun by Sharon Pierce McCullough, which celebrates the joys of being a middle child; and The Blue Pearls by Elizabeth Warfel, illus. by Veronique Giarrusso, a story about coping with death.
CANDLEWICK
 | From A Kitten Called Moonlight,
illus. by Christian Birmingham
(Candlewick) |
Candlewick picks up where the sidewalk ends with Concrete P try by Paul Janeczko, illus. by Chris Raschka, an anthology of shape p ms; A Kitten Called Moonlight by Martin Waddell, illus. by Christian Birmingham, about a girl who adopts a stray feline; Felix Feels Better by Rosemary Wells, about a guinea pig who eats too many chocolate blimpies; My Dolly by Woody Guthrie, illus. by Vladimir Radunsky, a picture-book version of one of the folksinger's tunes; and Witch Child by Celia Rees, a novel set in 1600s New England.
CAROLRHODA
Carolrhoda bundles up with Rabbit's Wooly Sweater by Mark Birchall, about a bunny's wardrobe selection; To Root, to Toot, to Parachute: What Is a Verb? by Brian Cleary, illus. by Jenya Prosmitsky, a rhyming introduction to this part of speech; Family by Isabell Monk, illus. by Janice Lee Porter, about a racially diverse family; Zartog's Remote by Herbie Brennan, illus. by Neal Layton, in which a remote control has special powers; and Mr. Beetle by Satoshi Tada, about a boy and his new friend.
CAROLRHODA/FIRSTAVENUEEDITIONS
Carolrhoda canters into spring with paperback reprints of Horse Sense by Janet Schultz, Frederick Douglass by Maryann Weidt, illus. by Jeni Reeves and Levi Coffin by Gwenyth Swain, illus. by Ralph Ramstad.
MARSHALLCAVENDISH
Cavendish battens down the hatches for Storm Over the Jetty by Leonard Everett Fisher, a boy's observation of a coastal storm; The Leaving by Bettye Stroud, illus. by Cedric Lucas, in which a slave family makes a daring escape; City Kids by Patricia Hubbell, illus. by Theresa Flavin, a collection of p ms about growing up in the city; In God's Novel by Patricia Hermes, in which a girl deals with her mother's mental illness; and an as-yet-untitled book about homeless children in the 19th century by James Lincoln Collier.
CHARLESBRIDGE
Charlesbridge takes a giant leap into spring with Footprints on the Moon by Alexandra Siy, a photo-illustrated look at space exploration; Butterflies Flutter by Yvonne Winer, illus. by Karen Lloyd-Jones, a nature picture book; Baby Face by Phyllis Limbacher Tildes, in which close-up baby faces demonstrate a variety of emotions; Did You Hear That?: Animals with Super Hearing by Caroline Arnold, illus. by Cathy Trachok, a book about animals' amazing abilities; and Come Out and Play by Maya Ajmera and John Ivanko, a photo-illustrated book about how children around the world play.
CHARLESBRIDGE/TALEWINDS
Talewinds lights up the season with Paper Lanterns by Stefan Czernecki, a Chinese tale of friendship and perseverance; Uncle Raincloud by Tony Johnston, illus. by Fabricio Vanden Br ck, a picture book featuring Aztec culture; and Hello, Ocean! by Pam Ryan, illus. by Mark Astrella, in which a girl enjoys a day at the beach.
CHARLESBRIDGE/WHISPERINGCOYOTE
Whispering Coyote settles in for Grandma Tells a Story by Lois Grambling, illus. by Fred Willingham, in which a grandmother shares a family memory; and The Cool Black Pool by Jim Babjack and Dan Adlerman, illus. by Kim Adlerman, in which a band of crayons brings color to the world.
CHELSEAHOUSE
Chelsea House sings in the key of life with Stevie Wonder by Tenley Williams, new to the Overcoming Adversity biography series; The Bombing of Hiroshima by John Ziff and The Exxon Valdez by Tracy Dils, which join the Great Disasters: Reforms and Ramifications series; Women in the Comics by Maurice Horn, an addition to the Women in the Comics series; and The NAACP by Darren Rhym, a biography in the African-American Achievers series.
CHICKENSOUPPRESS
Chicken Soup Press casts a spell with Joachim's Magic by M.L. Stainer, illus. by James Melvin, a fictional account of Joachim Gans, the first reported Jew in the New World.
CHILDREN'SBOOKPRESS
Children's Book Press has sweet dreams with A Movie in My Pillow by Jorge Argueta, illus. by Elizabeth Gomez, a collection of p ms about a Salvadoran boy's childhood; and Bears Make Rock Soup by Chiori Santiago, illus. by Lisa Fifield, an anthology of Native American tales.
CHRONICLE
Chronicle sets sail with Paper Boat Book by Jerry Roberts, illus. by Willy Bulloc, which includes instructions and supplies to build 18 floating vessels; The Inflatable Crown by Addi Someckh, illus. by Charlie Eckert, a step-by-step guide to balloon-tying; Rhinos Who Play Soccer by Julie Mammano, in which a crew of rhinos play an extreme game of soccer; Stars in the Darkness by Barbara M. Joosse, illus. by Greg Christie, a book about dealing with gang violence; and Cat Machines in 3D by Mark Blum, a picture book for young gearheads.
CLARION
Clarion gets ready for spring s'mores with Toasting Marshmallows: Camping P ms by Kristine O'Connell George, illus. by Kate Kiesler; The Three Pigs by David Wiesner, a twist on the traditional tale; Jin Woo by Eve Bunting, illus. by Chris K. S ntpiet, in which an American family adopts a Korean baby; A Pocketful of P ms by Nikki Grimes, illus. by Javaka Stept , a collection of verse; and Wildflowers Around the Year by Hope Ryden, a photo-illustrated picture book.
CROWN
Crown delivers girl power with 33 Things Every Girl Should Know: Life Skills, edited by Suzanne Harper.
DELACORTE
Delacorte shows its mettle with Guts by Gary Paulsen, a look at Paulsen's personal wilderness adventures, which have informed his "Brian" books, including Hatchet; The Cramp Twins and Swamp Fever by Brian Wood, about a pair of twins that couldn't be more different; Heaven Eyes by David Almond, a magical novel by the author of Skellig; and The Ransom of Mary Carter by Caroline B. Cooney, based on a true story about a rash of Canadian Indian kidnappings in the 1700s.
DIAL
Dial teases up a full season with Aunt Claire's Yellow Beehive Hair by Deborah Blumenthal, illus. by Mary GrandPre, in which a girl finds out some interesting things about her relatives; Animal Match by Simone Abel, a book-plus-game featuring magnetized animals;
 | From Four Hungry Kittens
by Emily Arnold McCully
(Dial) |
Four Hungry Kittens by Emily Arnold McCully, about kittens who play while Mama's away; A Stranger in Dadland by Amy Goldman Koss, in which a boy faces the juggling act of life with divorced parents; and a gift-set edition of Fuzzy Yellow Ducklings by Matthew Van Fleet, featuring a plush duckling.
DISNEYPRESS
Disney Press takes a flying leap into spring with Disney's Adventure Stories, a collection of tales from action/adventure Disney films; Little Lessons from the Hundred-Acre Wood, a boxed edition of stories, songs and wisdom from Pooh; Baby's Book of Winnie the Pooh, a volume of songs, rhymes and simple stories; and four new Rolie Polie Olie titles.
DISNEYPRESS/DISNEYEDITIONS
Disney Editions makes a splash with four titles that are tie-ins to the film Atlantis; Why Do We Love the Mouse?, in which friends of Mickey tell what makes him so special; The Quotable Walt Disney, lessons on life, work and creativity; and Making Magic Work, stories from technicians at the Disney Institute.
DK
DK dives into spring with Atlantis: The Essential Guide, a tie-in to the forthcoming Disney feature Atlantis;First Ladies by Amy Pastan, the latest title in the Eyewitness nonfiction series; and Afraid of the Dark plus five other titles, which kick off the It's Okay series by Karen Wallace, illus. by John Stuart.
DKINK
DK Ink has something to crow about with I Had a Rooster, illus.by Laura Vaccaro Seeger, a picture-book-and-CD version of a Pete Seeger tune; Shrinking Violet by Cari Best, illus. by Giselle Potter, in which Violet overcomes her shyness to save the school play; The House in the Mail by Rosemary and Tom Wells, about a family's new house that arrives piece-by-piece from Sears, R buck in 1928; Tom Mouse by Ursula K. LeGuin, illus. by Julie Downing, in which an adventurous rodent seeks his fortune; and We Were There, Too! by Philip Hoose, a history of the U.S. as seen by children who lived it.
DOUBLEDAY
Doubleday earns its publishing black belt with The Karate Way by Gary Hellman, in which a boy learns the Karate approach to life; Curious Kittens by Roy Volkman, a photo-illustrated picture book; The Sick Day by Patricia MacLachlan, illus. by Jane Dyer, in which a girl's sick day turns into a special time with her father; and Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery, adapted by M.C. Helldorfer and illus. by Ellen Beier, a picture-book version of plucky Anne Shirley's life.
DUTTON
Dutton cuts to the hoop for Short Takes: Fast Break P try by Charles Smith Jr., a collection capturing the rhythms and characters of street-court basketball; Holly Pond Hill: A Child's Book of Blessings by Susan Wheeler, a board-book anthology; Polly Hopper's Pouch by Louise Bonnett-Rampersaud, illus. by Lina Chesak-Liberace, about a curious marsupial; Oranges on Golden Mountain by Elizabeth Partridge, illus. by Aki Sogabe, in which a Chinese boy adapts to a new life in California; and Medieval Madness by Eric Kimmel, the debut title in the Video Quest series about a cyber adventure.
DUTTON/DISCOVERYKIDS
Dutton talks to the animals with Emergency Vets by Betsy Marino, a YA novel based on the Animal Planet TV series; Sleeping with Crocodiles and The World's Deadliest Snakes by Steve Irwin (aka Animal Planet's Crocodile Hunter) are the first entries in the nonfiction Croc Files series; and Volcano! by Bill Haduch is a look at the power of nature's fury.
FARRAR, STRAUS & GIROUX
FSG rides the rails with William and the Night Train by Mij Kelly, illus. by Alison Jay, a bedtime journey; My Dad by Anthony Browne, in which an imaginative boy exaggerates his dad's talents; The Journey by Sarah Stewart, illus. by David Small, an Amish girl's account of her first trip to the city; Everything on a Waffle by Polly Horvath, about a girl adjusting to a new life after her parents are lost at sea; and Girl of Kosovo by Alice Mead, chronicling the devastating losses faced by an Albanian girl during the war with the Serbs.
FSG/FOSTER
Frances Foster Books treks to ancient Egypt for The Tomb of the Boy King by John Frank, illus. by Tom Pohrt, the true story of the events surrounding the discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb; Moonpie and Ivy by Barbara O'Connor, in which young Pearl finds a new sense of family with her Aunt Ivy; My Baby by Jeanette Winter, about a woman from Mali's preparations for the arrival of her baby' Casey Jones by Allan Drummond, the story of the legendary railroad engineer; and You Don't Know Me by David Klass, a YA novel.
THE
J. PAULGETTYTRUST
It's all Greek to the J. Paul Getty Trust with The Stones of the Parthenon by Manolis Korres, trans. by D. Turner.
GIRLPRESS
Girl Press has the 411 with Hollywood: Guide to the Haunts of the Hippest Women of Hollywood and New York: Uncovering New York, two titles in the Cool Women Adventure guides travel/adventure series.
GOLDEN
Golden is coming up roses with Miss Jaster's Garden by N.M. Bodecker, in which Hedge the hedgehog starts sprouting flowers; Metro Cat by Marsha Diane Arnold, illus. by Jack E. Davis, about a pampered, sophisticated kitty; Monster Trucks by Craig Robert Carey a Super Shape die-cut book; Best Friends' Club and Get in the Game by Sarah Jane Brian mark the debut of the magazine-inspired Barbie Girl Talk series; and Wild Horses by George Stanley, illus. by Michael Rowe, a chapter book about these creatures.
GOLDEN/GOLDKEY
Gold Key gets in the groove with The Spring Jam, On the Air and Climbing to the Top, new additions to the Generation Girl series starring Barbie and her friends; and the first two titles in the Cryptid Hunters series featuring creatures that exist in cultural lore.
GROSSET & DUNLAP
Grosset & Dunlap sparkles with Dazzling Tiaras, a book containing step-by-step directions for creating these headpieces; Looking at Bugs and Looking at Rocks, which launch the new Looking at... field-guide series; My Slam Book! by Emily Brenner, a notebook containing questions for groups of friends to answer together; and two titles by Eric Hill about Spot the dog join the All Aboard Reading series.
GROUNDWOOD
Groundwood puts the kettle on for Wild Bog Tea by Annette Le Box, illus. by Harvey Chan, about a beloved bog; When I Went to the Library: An Anthology of Stories About Libraries, Books and the Delights of Reading by Tim Wynne-Jones, Sarah Ellis and Jean Little; The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis, in which a girl's father is arrested by the Taliban; Island in the Soup by Mireille Levert, about a young adventurer and his homemade fish soup; and a reprint of Drive by Diana Wieler.
HAMPTONROADS
Hampton Roads ushers in the season with Sonny's Dream by Noriko Shenshu, in which a grizzly bear is haunted by dreams of "Monster Fish"; and The Man Who Lived in a Hat by Janice Levy, illus. by Dave Brown, about a man who strikes a bargain with the wish-granting Aunt Sadie.
HARCOURT
 | From Lizards, Frogs, and
Polliwogs by Douglas Florian
(Harcourt) |
Harcourt leaps into spring with Lizards, Frogs, and Polliwogs by Douglas Florian, a p try collection; Waiting for Wings by Lois Ehlert, in which a family plants a butterfly garden; And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel, illus. by Janet Stevens, a new spin on the nursery rhyme; Jabuti: A Trickster Tale from the Amazon Rain Forest by Gerald McDermott, a myth about how the tortoise got its shell; and Troy by Adele Geras, the story of the Trojan War from the point of view of the women of Troy.
HARCOURT/GULLIVER
Gulliver hits a home run with Hank Aaron: Brave in Every Way by Peter Golenbock, illus. by Paul Lee, the story of how the baseball great overcame prejudice while excelling in his sport; Preschool to the Rescue by Judy Sierra, illus. by Will Hillenbrand about the many "rescues" a preschool class performs; Baby Duck's New Friend by Frank Asch and Devin Asch, about a budding friendship; and A Mountain of Blintzes by Barbara Diamond Goldin, illus. by Anik McGrory, about a family's good times.
HARCOURT/REDWAGON
Red Wagon puckers up for Baby Animal Kisses by Barney Saltzberg, a touch-and-feel book.
HARCOURT/SILVERWHISTLE
Silver Whistle buckles up for Ride by Stephen Gammell, a picture book about sibling rivalry that erupts during a family drive; Looking for Bird in the Big City by Robert Burleigh, illus. by Marek Los, in which a young Miles Davis searches New York City for jazz legend Charlie "Bird" Parker; Goal by Robert Burleigh, illus. by Stephen T. Johnson, chronicling the excitement of a soccer game; Albert by Donna Jo Napoli, illus. by Jim LaMarche, a magical picture book; and an as-yet-untitled contemporary novel by Julius Lester.
HARPERCOLLINS
HarperCollins sways to the beat with Rock Steady by Sting, a Noah's Ark story as interpreted in one of the rock star's songs; I Hate My Life! by Dr. Laura Schlesinger, illus. by Daniel McFeely, in which Sammy's dad helps him cope with his problems; Boston Jane by Jennifer L. Holm, the first novel in a trilogy about a young woman's journey to self-discovery; The Bad Boy's Tale by Walter Dean Myers, a memoir about growing up in Harlem; and a new picture book by Judge Judy Sheindlin, illus. by Bob Tore, a sequel to Judge Judy Sheindlin's Win or Lose by How You Choose!
HARPERCOLLINS/COTLER
Joanna Cotler Books hits all the right notes with Central Park Serenade by Laura Godwin, illus. by Barry Root, a summer journey through New York City's famous patch of green; I Love Going Through This Book by Robert Burleigh, illus. by Dan Yaccarino, about the joy of reading a book all by yourself; The Summer of Riley by Eve Bunting, in which a boy deals with his dog's uncertain fate; A Gift from Zeus by Jeanne Steig, illus. by William Steig, a collection of favorite myths; and Toby, What Are You? by William Steig, illus. by Teryl Euvremer, a sequel to the picture book Toby, Where Are You?
HARPERCOLLINS/GERINGER
Laura Geringer Books shows its true colors with Blue by James DeVita, a humorous debut novel, Timothy Tunny Swallowed a Bunny by Bill Grossman, illus. by Kevin Hawkes; My Guy by Sarah Weeks, in which Guy's mom gets remarried; Pyngyp by Peter Hassinger, a fantasy novel featuring Native American and Irish spirits; and a reissue of the picture book George Shrinks by William Joyce.
HARPERCOLLINS/GREENWILLOW
Greenwillow pirouettes into spring with Ballerina by Peter Sis, in which a girl imagines she is a ballerina; Bo and Mzzz Mad by Sid Fleischman, a contemporary western set in the California desert; My Dog Truffle and My Cat Tuna by Lynn Reiser, two lift-the-flap books about the senses; and The Case of the Puzzling Possum and The Case of the Troubling Turtle, new mysteries in the High-Rise Private Eyes series by Cynthia Rylant, illus. by G. Brian Karas.
HARPERFESTIVAL
HarperFestival is ready to play with My First Baby Games, illus.by Jane Manning, a Harper Growing Tree title; What to Expect When the New Baby Comes Home and What to Expect at a Play Date by Heidi Murkoff, illus. by Laura Rader, new to the What to Expect Kids series; Biscuit's Valentine's Day by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, illus. by Pat Schories, in which a puppy and girl deliver valentines; So Big, illus.by Dan Yaccarino, the latest in the Playtime Rhymes series; and Necco's Sweetheart Be My Valentine by Barbara Barbieri McGrath, illus. by Frank Mazzola Jr., a board book.
HOLIDAYHOUSE
Holiday House has the luck of the Irish with Harp O' Gold by Teresa Bateman, an original tale about a leprechaun; Abigail Adams by Alexandra Wallner, a picture-book biography; Ducks by Gail Gibbons, spotlighting these feathered friends; Helen Keller by Laurie Lawlor, a biography of the blind, deaf and mute woman; and Under New York by Linda Oatman High, illus. by Robert Rayevsky, a look at the Big Apple's subterranean world.
HOLT
Holt takes a bite out of spring with Megatooth by Patrick O'Brien, featuring man-eating sharks and their prehistoric realatives; Teddy Bear's Mother Goose by Michael Hague, a compendium of rhymes; Dumpy La Rue by Elizabeth Winthrop, illus. by Betsy Lewin, about a pig who wants to dance; and board-book editions of Mr. Grumpy's Outing by John Burningham and Barnyard Banter by Denise Fleming.
HOUGHTONMIFFLIN
Houghton measures up with Inchworm and a Half by Elinor Pinces, a picture book emphasizing gardening and math; Goose Chase by Patrice Kindl, an original fairy tale for middle graders; The Lamp, the Ice, and the Boat Called Fish by Jacqueline Briggs Martin, illus. by Beth Krommes, a true story of survival in the Arctic; A Mile from Ellington Station by Tim Egan, in which the residents of Ellington Lodge are suspicious of a newcomer to their small town; and four new concept board books starring Curious George.
HOUGHTONMIFFLIN/LORRAINE
Walter Lorraine Books cracks up with Ode to Humpty Dumpty by Harriet Ziefert, illus. by Seymour Chwast, a twist on the nursery rhyme; Desert Town by Bonnie and Arthur Geisert, a look at small-town life in the U.S.; Pearl by Debby Atwell, a girl's view of our national history; Ernie Dances to the Didgeridoo by Alison Lester, in which Ernie writes about his year away from home; and Through the Lock by Carol Otis Hurst, a debut book set on the canal that connected New Haven to the Connecticut River.
HYPERION
Hyperion is out there this spring with Alien Opposites by Matthew Van Fleet, a pull-tab book; Dumpy and the Big Storm by Julie Andrews Edwards and Emma Walton Hamilton, in which Dumpy save the day; Love Songs of the Little Bear by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. by Susan Jeffers, a collection of melodies; and The Web Files, a parody of TV's Dragnet.
HYPERION/DICAPUA
Michael di Capua Books conjures up a picture book this spring with Milo's Hat Trick by Jon Agee, the story of a magician and his experiences with a unique bear.
HYPERION/JUMPATTHESUN
Jump at the Sun ushers in spring with a new series, Welcome to the Shanna Show by Jean Marzollo, which will debut with two titles; Hoops with Swoopes, photos by Susan Kuklin, is a profile of WNBA star Sheryl Swoopes; The Blues Singers: The Life and Times of Ten Black Singers by Julius Lester is a collection of biographies of the likes of B.B. King and Aretha Franklin, among others; and Money Hungry by Sharon G. Flake, a novel about a 13-year-old girl who is obsessed with money.
JEWISHLIGHTS
Jewish Lights asks the big questions with What D s God Look Like? and How D s God Make Things Happen? by Lawrence and Karen Kushner, illus. by Dawn Majewski, new board books in the Early Childhood Spirituality series.
KANEPRESS
Kane Press rules with Kitten Castle by Mel Friedman and Ellen Weiss, illus. by Lynn Adams, in which Anna builds an elaborate play area for her pets; Carrie's Long, Long, Very Long Story by Linda Williams Aber, illus. by Joy Allen, about the knitting talents of Carrie's grandmother; Henry Keeps Score by Daphne Skinner, illus. by Page O'Rourke, in which Henry competes with his older sister; Math Fair Blues by Sue Kassirer, illus. by Jerry Smath, about a rock band that inadvertently wins a prize at the math fair; and Play Date by Rosa Santos, illus. by Gioia Fiammenghi, in which two children finally find a mutually convenient time to play.
KIDSCAN
Kids Can reels in a whopper with The Biggest Fish in the Lake by Margaret Carney, illus. by Janet Wilson, about a girl's fishing trip with her grandfather; The Technology Book for Girls by Trudee Romanek, illus. by Pat Cupples, focusing on the various technologies girls encounter every day; Mysterious You: Eating by Diane Swanson, illus. by Rose Cowles, a look at the digestive system and other food-related topics; The Kids Sleepover Book by Margot Griffin, illus. by Jane Kurisu, which includes theme ideas, and suggestions for invitations and decorations; and The Kids Book of Golf by John Gordon provides an introduction to the basics.
KINGFISHER
Kingfisher saddles up for spring with Horses and Ponies, an illustrated reference for horse lovers; Little Rabbits on the Farm by Alan Baker, a picture-book trip to the farm; First Word Book, a new concept title; Question Time, a Q&A guide covering such topics as dinosaurs and volcan s; and Jack Plays Ball, in which Jack must choose which game he'd like to focus on in spring training.
KNOPF
Knopf stitches up the season with Cassie's Word Quilt by Faith Ringgold, a word book with an urban setting, starring the protagonist of Tar Beach; How Tia Lola Came to Stay, a collection of Dominican-flavored stories that marks the middle-grade fiction debutof author Julia Alvarez; The Surfmen of Pea Island by Elisa Carbone, a novel that takes place at the end of the 19th century; It's Simple Said Simon by Mary Ann Hoberman, illus. by Meilo So, a picture book; and Gaspard on Vacation by Anne Gutman and Georg Hallensleben, first in a new line of picture books.
LEE & LOW
Lee & Low steps up to the plate with Beisbol!Latino Baseball Pioneers and Legends by Jonah Winter, profiles of 14 great players; Coming Home by Susan Middleton Elya, illus. by Felipe Davalos, in which a Mexican girl helps her mother learn English when the family moves to the United States; DeShawn Days by Tony Medina, illus. by Gregory Christie, a boy's reflections on life in the projects; Love to Mama, edited by Pat Mora, illus. by Paula Barragan, a p try collection celebrating Latino mothers and grandmothers; and Willie Wins by Almira Gilles, illus. by Carl Angel, in which a boy learns to appreciate his Philippine heritage.
LERNER
Lerner dons a toque for What's Cooking? by Sylvia Whitman, a history of how Americans have prepared food; Women's Rights by Martha Kendall, a look at women's suffrage and liberation; and Mystery on the Reservation by Harriet Feder, in which a high-school girl investigates suspicious events in her small town.
LERNER/FIRSTAVENUEEDITIONS
First Avenue Editions casts a purple haze with reprints of Jimi Hendrix by Rita Markel, Mark Twain by Susan Aller, Latin Sensations by Heron Marquez and Bald Eagles and Floating Jellyfish, bothby Kathleen Martin-James.
LERNERSPORTS
LernerSports enters the spring line-up with reprints of Play-by-Play Baseball and Play-by-Play Mountain Biking by Don Geng, photos by Andy King.
LITTLE, BROWN
Little, Brown calls "olly olly in come free" with Daisy's Hide and Seek by Jane Simmons, a lift-the-flap starring Daisy the duck and her brother Pip; Minnie's Sweet Surprise by Melodye Rosales, the debut title in the Adventures of Minnie Merriweather series about an African-American rag doll that came to life in 1940s Chicago; It's a Baby's World by Amanda Haley, a first-word book; Arthur's Good Sports Chapter Books, a new series from Marc Brown; and Toot & Puddle: Welcome to Woodcock Pocket by Holly Hobbie, a boxed set containing the first three Toot & Puddle titles.
LITTLE, BROWN/TINGLEY
Megan Tingley Books sniffs out a fine season with Skunks! by David Greenberg, illus. by Lynn Munsinger, an irreverent look at these misunderstood critters; Blossom and Boo: A Story About Best Friends by Dawn Apperley, in which a rabbit wonders how she'll spend the winter without her friend Boo the Bear; ABCD: An Alphabet Book of Cats and Dogs by Sheila Moxley, a concept book; and Twin Tales: The Magic and the Mystery of Multiple Birth by Donna Jackson, a kid-friendly guide to this popular subject.
NORTH-SOUTH
North-South finds the season just right with Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Valeri Gorbachev, a comical take on the favorite story; A Cat and a Dog by Claire Masurel, illus. by Bob Kolar, about the age-old battle between felines and canines; Where Is My Friend? by Marcus Pfister, a board book featuring a friendly hedgehog; Good Morning, Little Fox by Marilyn Janovitz, a tale of father-son bonding; and Lonesome Bear by Clay Carmichael, an easy-to-read story.
NORTH-SOUTH/SEASTAR
SeaStar pricks up its ears for Hear That? by Tama Janowitz, illus. by Tracy Dockray, in which a child and parent imagine the origin of a series of mysterious noises; The Other Dog by Madeleine L'Engle, illus. by Christine Davenier, a picture book about sibling rivalry from the family pooch's point of view; Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter, illus. by Michael Hague, a new interpretation of the classic tale; Harley by Star Livingstone, illus. by Molly Bang, an easy-to-read tale about a misfit llama; and Animals Nobody Loves by Seymour Simon, fun facts about misunderstood creatures.
OLIVER
Oliver focuses its telescope on Astronomy: Looking at the Stars by Susan and Steven Wills, featuring profiles of great astronomers like Copernicus and Kepler; Forensics: Solving the Crime by Tabatha Yeatts, collecting biographies of eight renown forensic scientists; Spectacular Space Travelers by Jason Richie, a collection of biographies; and Ranchers, Homesteaders, and Traders: Frontiersmen of the South-Central States by Kieran Doherty, a survey of some who braved new land.
ORCHARD
Orchard gets high tech with Sammy and the Robots by Ian Whybrow, illus. by Adrian Reynolds, in which Sammy designs some robots for his grandmother; Have You Been to the Beach Lately? by Ralph Fletcher, a collection of p ms; Raven of the Waves by Michael Cadnum, an action-adventure tale about the clash of cultures between Anglo-Saxons and Vikings in medieval England; A Dragon in the Sky by Laurence Pringle, illus. by Bob Marshall, a look at the life and death of a dragonfly; and No Kiss for Grandpa! by Harriet Ziefert, illus. by Emilie Boon, in which a willful kitten slowly warms up to his grandfather.
PENGUINPUTNAM/FOGELMAN
Phyllis Fogelman Books flashes its pearly whites with Tabitha's Terrifically Tough Tooth by Charlotte Middleton, about a girl's efforts to dislodge her loose tooth; The Land by Mildred Taylor, a long-awaited entry in Taylor's award-winning saga about an African-American family; For Every Child, an explanation of 14 of the most pertinent rights from the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child; Blue Rabbit and the Runaway Wheel by Christopher Wormell, in which Blue Rabbit rides off on a bicycle adventure; and Sorry by Jean Van Leeuwen, illus. by Brad Sneed, about a feud between brothers.
PENGUINPUTNAM/PLANETDEXTER
Planet Dexter g s for first prize with Thumbs Up Science Projects! (All You Need Is a Thumb!), Hairy Science Projects! (All You Need Is Hair!), Shadowy Science Projects! (All You Need Is a Shadow!) and Bouncing Science Projects! (All You Need Is a Ball!), the first four books in a new science project series by Jess Brallier, illus. by Bob Staake.
PHILOMEL
Philomel charts the night skies with I Know the Moon by Stephen Anderson, illus. by Greg Couch, in which night creatures argue with the Man of Science about the moon; Agapanthus Hum and Major Bark by Joy Cowley, illus. by Jennifer Plecas; Coolies, illus. by Chris K. S ntpiet, the story of the Chinese laborers who built a railroad across the West; Castaways of the Flying Dutchman by Brian Jacques, a new series featuring a boy and his dog who can travel through time; and I Am Morgan le Fay by Nancy Springer, a novel about the sorceress of Arthurian legend.
PIPPIN
Pippin travels the globe with The Masai People of East Africa by George Piwang, the story of this nomadic tribe; and The Atlantic Slave Trade by Robert Segal, an overview of centuries of the slave trade triangle encompassing Europe, Africa and the Americas.
PLEASANTCOMPANY
Pleasant Company ties up its t sh s for reissues of Angelina and Alice and Angelina on Stage, picture books about the mouse ballerina by Katharine Holabird, illus. by Helen Craig.
POCKETBOOKS/ARCHWAY
Archway puts on a brave face for Why Me? The Courage to Live by Debra Kent, the first in a trilogy about three girls who suffer from life-altering diseases and disabilities.
POCKETBOOKS/MINSTREL
Minstrel keeps things on the Q.T. with The Hideout by Peg Kehret, in which a boy finds more than peace and quiet when he stays in a cabin in the woods; and Chomps, Flea, and Gray Cat (That's Me) by Bill and Carol Wallace, the concluding book in a trilogy about the friendship between a cat, a puppy and a mockingbird.
POCKETBOOKS/PULSE
Pulse creeps into spring with Prowlers by Christopher Golden, kicking off a new series in which a boy discovers the existence of werewolves; Violet Eyes by Nicole Luiken, an SF novel about teenagers who learn they are part of a genetic experiment; and the first book in the 1-800-WhereRU series, about a girl who acquires psychic powers.
PUFFIN
Puffin g s to the head of the class with Timothy G s to School/Get Set for Kindergarten, the first picture book in a new educational series by Rosemary Wells; Emily's Dance Class by Claire Masurel, illus. by Susan Calitri, a lift-the-flap title about the joy of dance; and reprints of Miss Fannie's Hat by Jan Karon, 26 Fairmount Avenue by Tomie dePaola and Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson.
PUTNAM
Putnam cuts a rug with Dancing in Cadillac Light by Kimberly Willis Holt, the story of a tomboy who comes to accept the truth about her grandfather's past; On My Way by Tomie dePaola, an autobiographical picture book about the author-illustrator's childhood; What a Trip, Amber Brown by Paula Danziger, the first title in the new A Is for Amber easy-to-read series; Nick Plays Baseball by Rachel Isadora, a companion to Lili at the Ballet; and That Summer by Jacqueline Woodson, a story of friendship between two girls from opposite sides of the tracks.
RAGGEDBEARS
Ragged Bears cultivates a green thumb with An Armful of Color: Growing Vegetables by Melanie Eclare, an oversize photo-illustrated guide; In the Jungle and On the Farm by Steve Lavis, two board books; The Big White Book with Almost Nothing in It by Mike Brownlow, a novelty title; and Timothy Tob by Liz Graham-Yooll, about a very particular cat.
RANDOMHOUSE
Random House hippity-hops into spring with Bunny and the Beast by Pamela Silin-Palmer, in which a rabbit cast stars in a retelling of Beauty and the Beast; There Comes a Time by Milton Meltzer, an examination of the civil-rights movement and the history of racism in this country; Diggy Dan: A Room-Cleaning Adventure by Daniel and David Kamish, a picture book about cleaning a messy room; and Green Eggs and Ham Lift and Stick, an interactive spin-off of Dr. Seuss's classic story about picky eater Sam I Am.
RANDOMHOUSE/LAUREL-LEAF
Laurel-Leaf heats up the spring season with reprints of Burning Up by Caroline B. Cooney, Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah, Brian's Return by Gary Paulsen, When Zachary Beaver Came to Town by Kimberly Willis Holt and Frenchtown Summer by Robert Cormier.
RANDOMHOUSE/YEARLING
Yearling solves the mystery of spring with Sammy Keyes and the Curse of Moustache Mary by Wendelin Van Drannen, Zooman Sam by Lois Lowry, Spider Sparrow by Dick King Smith and Akiko from the Planet Smoo by Mark Crilley.
REDDEER/NORTHERNLIGHTS
Red Deer comes in from the cold with The Polar Bear's Gift by Jeanne Bushey, illus. by Vladyana Langer Krykora, in which an Inuit girl must decide whether she can help an injured polar bear cub; and Wild Girl and Gran by Nan Gregory, illus. by Ron Lightburn, an intergenerational story.
RISINGMOON
Rising Moon takes wing with The Day I Could Fly by Lynn Loux, illus. by Shelly Hehenberger, in which a girl is given the gift of flight for a day; When Elephant G s to a Party by Sonia Levitin, illus. by Jeff Seaver, about elephant etiquette; My Best Friend Bear by Tony Johnston, about a much-loved teddy bear; Carlos Digs to China by Jan Romero Stevens, illus. by Jeanne Arnold, in which a boy decides to dig the ultimate hole; and Old Man and the Flea by Mary Elizabeth Hanson, illus. by David Merrell, in which a man discovers that a flea is the perfect pet.
SCHOLASTIC
Scholastic calculates a great season with The Grapes of Math by Greg Tang, an innovative approach to problem solving; Aquamarine by Alice Hoffman, a magical story about an unusual mermaid;
 | From Ackamarackus,
illus. by Emilie Chollat
(Scholastic) |
Ackamarackus: Julius Lester's Sumptuously Silly Fantastically Funny Fables by Julius Lester, illus. by Emilie Chollat, a collection of six original fables; Silly Little Goose! by Nancy Tafuri, about a busy farmyard; and Fat Camp Commandos by Daniel Pinkwater, a comic novel about three dropouts of the No-Tubs-We fat camp.
SCHOLASTIC/BLUESKY
Blue Sky spells out spring with Alphabet Island by Audrey Wood, illus. by Bruce Robert Wood, an ABC title; The Great Gracie Chase by Cynthia Rylant, illus. by Mark Teague, in which a dog named Gracie runs away; Those Building Men by Angela Johnson, illus. by Barry Moser, which pays tribute to the workers who built this country; The Spider Weaver: A Legend of Kente by Margaret Musgrove, illus. by Julia Cairns, a Ghanian retelling of the origins of Kente; and A Sailor Returns by Theodore Taylor, in which a lonely boy's life is changed forever by a visit from his grandfather.
SCHOLASTIC/CARTWHEEL
Cartwheel is on the lookout with I Spy Little Bunnies by Jean Marzollo, illus. by Walter Wick, a board book adapted from the bestselling picture-riddle series; Bunny's Easter Eggs by Helen Rossendale, illus. by Jacqueline McQuade, a holiday lift-the-flap title; Happy Cat Me! A Slide-the-Spot Book of Animals by Ken Wilson-Max, illus. by Manya Stojic; Ten
 | From Ten Little Bunnies
by Robin Spowart (Cartwheel) |
Little Bunnies by Robin Spowart, a counting book; and Clifford and the Runaway Rabbit by Norman Bridwell, one of the debut titles in the Clifford's Big Red Readers series, based on the forthcoming Clifford animated TV series.
SCHOLASTIC/DEARAMERICA
Dear America salutes spring with Prairie Grass Teacher: The Diary of Sarah Jane Price, Nebraska 1870 by Jim Murphy, about a young teacher who braves the elements; The Journal of Biddy Owens: The Negro Leagues, Birmingham, Alabama 1948 by Walter Dean Myers, about a player for the Birmingham Black Barons; Princess Victoria Ka'iulani: The People's Princess, Hawaii 1875 by Ellen Emerson White is the story of this ruler; Freedom's Wings: Corey's Journal, Kentucky 1853 by Sharon Dennis Wyeth is the story of two slaves in the pre-Civil War South; and Five Smooth Stones: Hope's Diary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1776 by Kristiana Gregory chronicles the tension between the Tories and the Patriots.
SCHOLASTIC/LEVINE
Arthur A. Levine Books puts up its dukes with Fighting Ruben Wolfe by Markus Suzak, a hard-hitting debut novel; Beware of the Storybook Wolves by Lauren Child, in which a boy gets help from some fairytale allies; Blind Sight by Lisa Rowe Fraustino, illus. by Benny Andrews, about how a boy, blind from birth, uses his other senses to know the nature of his grandmother's love; Behold the Trees by Sue Alexander, illus. by Leonid Gore, the story of how war destroyed a land and how the people who lived there restored it; and Book! Book! Book! by Deborah Bruss, illus. by Tiphanie Beeke, a picture book about barnyard denizens desperate for something good to read.
SCHOLASTICPAPERBACKS
Scholastic Paperbacks continues to see dead people with Sixth Sense: Runaway by David Levithan, new to the series based on the feature film; Malcolm in the Middle: The Exchange Student by Pam Pollack, a novel inspired by the TV series; I Love My Life: 2 Grrrls Words to Live By by the Girls of 2 Grrrls, a collection of advice and inspirational sayings; and the Universal Monstershorror-humor series debuts.
SCHOLASTIC/REFERENCE
Scholastic Reference has got word power with Scholastic Dictionary of Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homonyms, a reference guide; Can You Hear a Shout in Space? by Melvin and Gilda Berger, illus. by Vincent Di Fate, new to the science-based Scholastic Question and Answer series; In Their Own Words: Helen Keller by George Sullivan, a biography comprised of Keller's writings and speeches; a reprint of Scholastic Guides: How to Write P try by Paul Janeczko; and an updated edition of Scholastic Encyclopedia of the Presidents and Their Times by David Rubel.
SILVERDOLPHIN
Silver Dolphin catches a wave with In the Ocean by Maurice Pledger, a touch-and-feel book new to the Nature Trails series; and Let's Start! Foam Art,in which Kenneth the Koala shows children how to create with crafting foam, using the supplies packaged with this title.
SIMON & SCHUSTER
 | From Haiku! Gesundheit,
illus. by Kenny Scharf
(S&S) |
S&S will be black and white and read all over with A Panda's First Year: The World Welcomes Hua Mei at the San Diego Zoo by Joanne Ryder, a look at the new baby panda; Among the Imposters by Magaret Peterson Haddix, in which Luke Garner from Among the Hidden attends a mysterious boarding school; Haiku! Gesundheit by Ross Venokur, illus. by Kenny Scharf, a funny collection of Haiku; Love Is, adapted from the King James Bible, illus. by Wendy Anderson Halperin, featuring verse from 1st Corinthians; and What Moms Can't Do by Douglas Wood, illus. by Doug Cushman, a tongue-in-cheek look at what mothers have to put up with.
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S/ALADDIN
Aladdin is ready for spring with two new additions to the Ready-for-Chapters series: The Girl with 500 Middle Names by Margaret Peterson Haddix, illus. by Janet Hamlin and Jake Drake, Bully Buster by Andrew Clements; plus Have Fun with Your Room: A How-To Book for Teens by Lynette Jennings, a guide from the Discovery Channel's lifestyles expert; Chamique Holdsclaw: WNBA Superstar, an autobiography by this basketball player; and a reprint of Printz Honor Book Hard Love by Ellen Wittlinger.
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S/ATHENEUM
Atheneum lets it all hang out in Super-Completely and Totally the Messiest by Judith Viorst, illus. by Robin Preiss Glasser, which introduces a winning heroine named Sophie; Darkness Before Dawn by Sharon M. Draper, final book in the Hazlewood High trilogy; True Believer by Virginia Euwer Wolff, sequel to Make Lemonade, again starring 15-year-old Verna La Vaughn; The Brooklyn Bridge by Lynn Curlee, a chronicle of the building of this famous suspension bridge; and Alice Alone by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, in which Alice faces the challenges of ninth grade.
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S/ATHENEUM/SCHWARTZ
 | From Fannie in the Kitchen,
illus. by Nancy Carpenter
(S&S/Schwartz) |
Anne Schwartz Books gets a case of the giggles with Tickle Tum by Nancy Van Laan, illus. by Bernadette Pons, a playful read-aloud; Beatrice's Goat by Page McBrier, illus. by Lori Lohst ter, about a girl's participation in a charitable livestock organization, Good Mousekeeping by Deborah Wiles, illus. by Jerome Lagarrigue, in which a white boy and his black friend challenge the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Dodo Gets Married by Petra Mathers, new to the series about Lottie the hen and her friends; and Fannie in the Kitchen by Deborah Hopkinson, illus. by Nancy Carpenter, the story of how famous cookbook author Fannie Farmer created recipes.
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S/ATHENEUM/JACKSON
Richard Jackson Books takes the pitcher's mound with Tartabull's Throw by Henry Garfield, a magical story about a rookie baseball player; Waffle by Chris Raschka, a picture book; Born in Sin by Evelyn Coleman, about Keisha, a 14-year-old "at risk" girl who surmounts many challenges; Emily's Art by Peter Catalanotto, in which Emily competes in the first-grade art show; and The Great Good Thing by Roderic Townley, about a princess from the past inserts herself into a present-day girl's life.
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S/ATHENEUM/KARL
Jean Karl Books tells it like it is with Buddy Is a Stupid Name for a Girl by Willo Davis Roberts, about a girl who discovers more about her family history after her father disappears.
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S/LITTLESIMON
Little Simon is sweet on spring with The Jelly Bean Fun Book by Karen Capucilli, an interactive activity title; Yay, You! by Sandra Boynton, a celebration of affirmation; Raggedy Ann: Be My Valentine by Alison Inches, illus. by Alison Winfield, in which Raggedy Ann delivers valentines to her doll friends; Easter Bugs by David Carter, a new buggy novelty; and My Girl Power Journal by Kelli Chipponeri, illus. by Shelly Meridith, which includes facts about famous "cool chick" role models and blank pages for writing.
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S/MCELDERRY
Margaret McElderry Books has a purr-fect spring list with Mrs. McTats and her Houseful of Cats by Alyssa Capucilli, illus. by Joan Rankin; Counting Kisses by Karen Katz, a counting book/baby book, Grump by Janet Wong, illus. by John Wallace, a bedtime book fit for grumpy babies; The Life History of a Star by Kelly Easton, a teen's journey through adolescence in the 1970s; and Shout, Sister, Shout! Ten Girl Singers Who Shaped a Century by Roxane Orgill, an in-depth look at some of the greatest female performers of the 20th century.
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S/SIMONSPOTLIGHT
Simon Spotlight wraps around spring with a new series of books based on the Fox Family TV program Angela Anaconda; Stupid Cupid by Nancy Krulik, illus. by Carlos Ortega, a Rugrats chapter book; SpongeBob SquarePants: The World's Greatest Valentine by Terry Collins, illus. by Mark O'Hare, inspired by the Nickelodeon animated series; Blue's Egg Hunt by Deborah Reber, illus. by Carolyn Norden, in which Blue and Steve introduce a friend to the wonders of spring; and a new line of books based on the Nickelodeon animated series Little Bill.
TRICYCLE
Tricycle hunts for spring treasure with Crashed, Smashed, and Trashed: Junkyard Heaven by Joyce Slaton, a visit to the world of the junkyard; Gem by Emma Kallok, illus. by J l Bower, in which a musical neighbor helps a girl welcome her new sibling; and Danger Boy: Ancient Fire by Mark Williams, a futuristic adventure.
TROLL
Troll starts the countdown for Blast Off! A Rocket Science Kit by Shar Levine and Leslie Johnstone, illus. by Ty Pollard, a book-and-kit title about rocketry; Stink Lab Science by Ian Boyd, illus. by Sam Ericson, about the science of smells; two new titles in the Circle of Magic series by Debra Doyle and James Macdonald; Garfield & the Wicked Wizard by Jim Davis, the newest chapter book in the Planet Reader series; and Amazing Head-Spinning Mazes by Rolf Heimann, a puzzle book.
TROLL/BRIDGEWATER
Bridgewater summons the sandman with Good Night, Princess Pruney T s by Lisa McCourt, illus. by Cyd Moore, a picture book featuring a father and daughter; and Coming Home: Josh Gibson, Baseball's Greatest Home-Run Hitter by Nanette Mellage, illus. by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying Hwa Hu, the tale of the Negro Leagues star.
TUNDRA
Tundra packs up the gear for When We Go Camping by Margriet Ruurs, illus. by Andrew Kiss, about a day at a campsite; A Fiddle for Luther by Budge Wilson, illus. by Susan Tooke, in which a boy revels in his family's love of music; In the Garden by Barbara Nichol, illus. by Barry Moser, featuring a small city garden; Benny Bensky by Mary Borsky, a novel about a clever canine; and Brain Waves by Alannah Hegedus and Kaitlin Rainey, illus. by Bill Slavin, a nonfiction title on communications-industry inventions.
UAHC
Union of American Hebrew Congregations sounds the horn for spring with Sophie and the Shofar by Fran Manushkin, in which Sophie and her cousin discover the joys of Rosh HaShana; and Solomon and the Trees by Matt Biers-Ariel, illus. by Esti Silverberg, about Solomon's rise to the throne and his love of nature.
VIKING
Viking plants a spring list with Silver Seeds: A Book of Nature P ms by Dan Brewer and Paul Paolilli, illus. by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher, a collection of acrostic p ms about the world of nature; In the House of the Queen's Beasts by Jean Thesman, in which two troubled girls forge a friendship; Baloney, Henry P. by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, the ultimate "my-dog-ate-my-homework" tall tale; and Corduroy at the Zoo, a lift-the-flap title based on the bear character created by Don Freeman.
WALKER
Walker cranks up the Victrola with Grandma's Records by Eric Velasquez, a boy's musical memories of spending the summer in Spanish Harlem with his grandmother; Humpty Dumpty Eggsplodes by Kevin O'Malley, a zany twist on the nursery rhyme; Conjure Times by Jim Haskins, a history of African-American magicians; and Bear Dog by Ted Wood, a photo-essay about the dogs trained to keep bears away from visitors to our National Parks.
FREDERICKWARNE
Warne d s the bunny hop with Peter Rabbit Finger Puppet Book, packaged with a finger puppet; Peter Rabbit and His Friends: A Block Puzzle and Board Book Set;and Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddle-Duck, giant board books, all featuring the characters of Beatrix Potter.
WILEY
Wiley riles up the spring season with Outrageous Women of Colonial America by Mary Rodd Furbee, profiles of females from the Colonial era; American Heritage Book of Great American Speeches for Young People, edited by Suzanne McIntire, featuring works of America's greatest orators; and Black Books Galore! Guide to Great African American Children's Books About Boys and Black Books Galore! Guide to Great African American Children's Books About Girls by Donna Rand and Toni Trent Parker, containing advice on choosing the best African-American books for kids.
WINSLOW
Winslow heads for the jungle with Rainforest ABC by Tim Paulson, illus. by Ilya Spirin, a picture-book journey through rainforests of the world; The Chair Where Bear Sits by Lee Wardlow, illus. by Russell Befanti, a rebus-style twist on "The House That Jack Built"; How the Animals Took a Bath by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. by Steven Salerno, in which a boy takes a cue from farm animals; Rosemary Meets Rosemary by Barbara Robertson, first in an international time travel series in which Rosemary Rita uses a family heirloom hourglass to get around; and Thomas Jefferson: Letters from a Young Coal Miner by Jennifer Armstrong, first in a new series comprised of fictional correspondences between a young person and a president.
ZONDERVAN/ZONDERKIDZ
 | From Mud Pie Annie,
illus. by Joy Allen
(Zonderkidz) |
Zonderkidz splashes into spring with Mud Pie Annie by Sue Buchanan and Dana Schafer, illus. by Joy Allen, a picture book; Legend of the Valentine by K. Bond, illus. by Jon McDonald; Tales from the Ark by David and Chonda Pierce, illus. by Matt LeBarre, a collection of Bible stories; Journey to the Cross by Helen Haidle, illus. by David Haidle, an Easter storybook; and Morning, Mr. Ted by Crystal Bowman, illus. by Liz Conrad.Back To Children's Features
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