DAWN PUBLICATIONS
For Baby (For Bobbie) ($19.95 book and CD, paper $8.95) by John Denver, illus. by Janeen Mason. Images from around the world illustrate this song. (All ages)
Series
Earth Heroes adds Champions of the Ocean by Fran Hodgkins, illus. by Cris Arbo ($11.95, 10—14).
DISNEY-HYPERION
First Ballet ($16.99) by Deanna Caswell, illus. by Elizabeth Matthews. A girl attends her first ballet performance with her grandmother. (2—5)
The Big Elephant in the Room ($16.99) by Lane Smith. Two donkeys attempt to avoid the elephant in the room. (3—7)
Fu Finds the Way ($16.99) by John Rocco is a tale about finding purpose and joy in one's actions. (3—7)
An Anaconda Ate My Homework ($15.99) by Alice Shertle, illus. by Aaron Renier. A boy relies on items from his backpack to survive calamities. (4—8)
The Earth Shook: A Persian Tale ($15.99) by Donna Jo Napoli, illus. by Gabi Swiatkowska. This story of an Iran earthquake includes elements of Persian folklore. (4—8)
Stagecoach Sal ($16.99) by Deborah Hopkinson, illus. by Carson Ellis. A frontier girl foils a robber's plan. (4—7)
Goldilocks and the Three Bears ($16.99) by Lauren Child, photos by Polly Borland, set creation by Emily L. Jenkins, retells this classic story using photographs of dolls in a miniature world. (5—up)
Psych Major Syndrome ($16.99) by Alicia Thompson. Leigh's psych textbook helps her through the trials of freshman year in college. (12—up)
The Demon King: A Seven Realms Novel ($17.99) by Cinda Williams Chima launches a fantasy trilogy. (12—up)
Deadly Little Lies: A Touch Novel ($16.99) by Laurie Faria Stolarz. A teenage girl is attracted to a mysterious new guy in school whose touch has unnerving effects. (12—up)
Secrets of Truth and Beauty ($15.99) by Megan Frazer. A former junior pageant princess reconnects with her estranged sister. (13—up)
Karma for Beginners ($16.99) by Jessica Blank. Living on an ashram, Teresa navigates adolescence, first love and her damaged relationship with her mother. (13—up)
The Devil's Kiss ($17.99) by Sarwat Chadda. A girl who is a Knights Templar soldier battles the Unholy. (14—up)
The Lost Summer ($15.99) by Kathryn Williams tells of a teen's friendships and romance during a life-changing summer. (14—up)
Series
The Mistmantle Chronicles adds Urchin and the Rage Tide by M.I. McAllister ($17.99, 8—12). Artemis Fowl returns in The Arctic Incident Graphic Novel by Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin, illus. by Giovanni Rigano and Paola Lamanna ($18.99, paper $9.99, 10—up). Kingdom Keepers continues with Disney in Shadow by Ridley Pearson ($17.99, 10—up). Peter and the Starcatchers releases Peter and the Sword of Mercy by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson ($18.99, 10—up). Percy Jackson and the Olympians offers The Lightning Thief Deluxe Edition by Rick Riordan ($25, 10—up). And Blue Bloods issues The Van Alen Legacy by Melissa de la Cruz ($16.99, 12—up).
Paperback
Grown-ups Are Dumb! (No Offense) ($8.95) by Alexa Kitchen compiles comics by a 10-year-old author. (8—12)
DISNEY PRESS
Playhouse Disney Storybook ($15.99) collects stories featuring Playhouse Disney friends. (3—6)
Blue Moon Magic: A Sticker-Activity Storybook ($14.99) is based on the DVD movie, Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure. (3—7)
Toy Story: Ride 'em, Cowboy! ($15.99) by Kate McMullan, illus. by Lorelay Bove, relays a story based on this film. (3—7)
Disney Pixar Cars: Mater Saves Christmas ($12.99) by Kiel Murray is a holiday tale that ties in to this movie. (3—7)
Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by Cynthia Rylant, illus. by Gustaf Tenggren, and Walt Disney's Peter Pan by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, illus. by Mary Blair ($16.99 each), are retellings featuring concept art from the animated films. (4—8)
The Princess and the Frog: Princess Tiana and the Royal Ball ($15.99) by Natasha Tarpley, illus. by James Finch, is based on the forthcoming film. (4—8)
Walt Disney's Classic Storybook ($15.99) includes vintage artwork from the 1950s and 1960s. (5—10)
Disney Fairies: In the Golden Age of the Never Fairies: At the Dawn of Pixie Hollow ($19.99) is a guide to the world of the Never Fairies. (8—up)
The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Thirteen Days of Christmas ($15.99) offers a spin on “The 12 Days of Christmas.” (10—up)
Disney's A Christmas Carol: The Movie Storybook ($8.99) is a tie-in to this fall movie. (10—up)
Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen ($15.99) by Serena Valentino is a story based on the saga of Snow White. (12—up)
Paperbacks
A Christmas Carol: Bah, Humbug! and Season's Greetings ($3.99 each) feature photos from the forthcoming film. (4—7)
Prep & Landing ($5.99) by Nola Buck and Megan Bryant ties into this Christmas TV special. (4—7)
Partly Cloudy ($4.99) by Kitty Richards, illus. by Jean-Paul Orpinas is based on this Disney Pixar short. (4—8)
Making Disney's A Christmas Carol ($3.99) describes the creation of this movie. (6—9)
A Christmas Carol: O Ghostly Night ($3.99) is a movie tie-in. (6—9)
Princess Protection Program: Chasing the Crown, Royalty Undercover and Top Secret Tiaras ($4.99 each) are junior novels based on this Disney Channel movie. (8—12)
A Christmas Carol: The Junior Novel ($4.99) is an adaptation of this film. (8—12)
Spectrobes: Origins by Ned Lerr and The Ultimate Returns by Scott Peterson ($4.99 each). These chapter books tie in to a forthcoming game. (8—12)
Paperback Series
Baby Einstein welcomes Fun with Animals Friendship Box by Julie Aigner-Clark, illus. by Nadeem Zaidi ($12.99, 9 mos.—up). Little Einsteins adds Little Red Rockethood ($3.99, 3—5). Handy Manny has seven additions ($3.99—$8.99 each, 3—5). Five books join Mickey Mouse Clubhouse ($3.99—$5.99 each, 3—5 to 3—6). Hannah Montana on Tour issues three titles ($3.99 each, 7—10). Hannah Montana returns in Reality Check by N.B. Grace and Hit or Miss by Laurie McElroy ($4.99 each, 8—12). Phineas and Ferb star in four tales ($4.99—$5.99 each, 8—12). Camp Rock, Second Session offers Stage Fright and The Right Chord ($4.99 each, 8—12). Wizards of Waverly Place releases seven volumes ($3.99—$6.99 each, 8—12). JONAS presents six tie-ins ($4.99—$7.99 each, 8—12). And Pirates of the Caribbean: Legends of Brethren Court issues Wild Waters and The Fourth Estate ($6.99 each, 10—up).
DK
Halloween ($6.99) is a holiday board book. (1—5)
What's Inside the Dollhouse? ($12.99). This board book tours a dollhouse. (2—5)
Atlas of Ancient Worlds ($21.99). This reference includes a CD. (6—10)
Math Dictionary ($14.99) defines more than 300 math phrases and concepts. (6—10)
Incredible Insects Q&A ($12.99) examines the world of insects. (6—10)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Ultimate Battles ($19.99) ties into this TV series. (6—10)
JONAS: The Essential Guide ($12.99) showcases this TV series. (6—10)
Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell ($12.99) introduces Disney fairies. (6—10)
The Princess and the Frog: The Essential Guide ($12.99) includes stills from this film. (6—10)
Children's Book of Art ($24.99) examines art through the ages. (7—12)
Blast Lab ($17.99) by Richard Hammond rounds up 100 science experiments. (7—12)
The New Children's Encyclopedia ($29.99) is an illustrated reference. (7—12)
Fairypedia ($12.99) explores the world of fairies. (7—12)
The LEGO Book ($40). This collection of facts about Lego products is packaged in a slipcase with Standing Small, a book celebrating Lego mini-figures. (7—up)
LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary ($21.99) includes a Star Wars mini-figure. (7—up)
One Million Things: Animal Life and Planet Earth ($18.99 each) compile facts about these topics. (8—12)
The Greatest Intergalactic Guide to Space Ever ($19.99). The Brainwaves offer a tour of space. (8—12)
Open Me Up ($24.99). This look at what's inside the body is a companion to Pick Me Up and Do Not Open. (10—up)
101 American Heroes (Plus a Dozen or So Villains) ($19.99) profiles war heroes, activists, politicians and others. (10—up)
Ask Me Anything ($24.99) collects facts on a range of subjects. (10—up)
How to Be a Genius ($19.99). This book about how the brain works includes puzzles and games. (10—up)
The Vampire Book ($19.99) presents vampire lore. (10—up)
Series
Flaptastic issues Colors, Shapes, Numbers and Sizes ($6.99 each, 1—2). Baby Night-Night! and Baby Woof-Woof are new Baby titles ($6.99 each, 1—2). Peepo! offers Farm and First Words ($6.99 each, 1—3). John Deere: Wheelie releases Gator and Mighty Mover ($6.99 each, 1—3). Peekaboo! adds Baby Faces ($9.99, 1—3). Noisy Peekaboo! releases Splash! Splash! and Woof! Woof! ($12.99 each, 1—3). My First Farm presents Let's Get Working! ($9.99, 2—5). New John Deere titles are Go, Tractor, Go! (book and toy tractor $12.99, 2—5) and Big Digs and Construction Sites ($12.99, 3—5). Shaped Board Books continues with Digger and Fire Truck ($7.99 each, 2—5). LEGO Brickmaster adds Castle and Pirate ($24.99 each, 5—up). Eye Wonder greets Ancient Rome and Shark ($10.99 each, 5—up). New DK Readers are Indiana Jones: Indy's Adventures ($14.99, paper $3.99, 5—7); Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Jedi in Training, Indiana Jones: Traps and Snares and WWE: John Cena and Jeff Hardy ($14.99 each, paper $3.99, 6—up); and Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Forces of Darkness and WWE: Triple H and Undertaker ($14.99 each, paper $3.99, 7—up). And DK Biography welcomes Abigail Adams and Thomas Jefferson ($14.99 each, paper $5.99, 7—up).
Paperbacks
Disney Pixar Ultimate Sticker Book ($6.99) includes scenes from 10 movies. (3-up)
WWE: Ultimate Sticker Collection ($12.99) features WWE characters. (5-up)
The Amazing Spider-Man Ultimate Sticker Collection ($12.99)contains more than 600 reusable stickers. (5-up)
Star Wars: The Clones Wars Ultimate Battles Sticker Collection ($12.99) offers stickers featuring characters from this TV series. (5-up)
Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell: The Ultimate Sticker Book ($6.99) presents stickers based on these film characters. (5-up)
The Princess and the Frog: Ultimate Sticker Book ($6.99) includes 60 reusable stickers based on this movie. (5-up)
Bathroom Trivia ($9.99) rounds up games, puzzles, stories and quizzes. (7—up)
Super Science Lab Activity Book ($12.99) contains experiments, jokes, quizzes and facts. (7—up)
Paperback Series
John Deere offers Tractor Power ($3.99, 2—5). See How They Go! adds Airplane, Boat, Spaceship and Tractor ($3.99 each, 2—5). And joining Sticker Encyclopedias are Words and Dinosaurs ($12.99 each, 3-up).
DUOPRESS
(IPG, dist.)
Series
Cool Counting Books welcomes 123 San Francisco by Puck, illus. by Kevin Somers ($8.95, up to 3).
