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Monday, January 23, 2012

The Adventurous Girl's Handbook: For Ages 9 to 99

The Adventurous Girl s Handbook isn t just a book for tomboys or girly-girls; it s somewhere in between. Father Stephen and daughter Lara Brennan have written a book that allows girls to make their own rules and choices, while providing useful information on all the things girls want to know about, such as: Awesome ways to decorate a bedroom Simple beauty and health advice Sports tips and tricks Pressing flowers Changing a flat tire Drawing life-like figures Identifying birds while on a nature walk And much more!From riding horses, playing badminton, and starting a campfire to tap dancing, practicing yoga, and throwing an unforgettable slumber party with friends, The Adventurous Girl s Handbook is the ultimate guide to navigating the road of girlhood with style, grace, and fun and is perfect for any well-rounded and adventure-seeking girl!

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

The Conductor

Pairing two seemingly disparate elements an orchestra conductor and a grove of trees award-winning artist Laetitia Devernay herself orchestrates a visual magnum opus. Her spare, yet intricate, illustrations truly appear to take flight before our eyes and her wordless narrative nearly roars with sound as the conductor prompts the leaves to rustle, then whirl, then swirl to unexpected life with each turn of the page. It is a celebration of creativity, imagination, storytelling, and the renewing power of nature that will entrance readers of every age.
 
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Nate the Great on the Owl Express

All aboard the Owl Express! Nate, the great detective, and his dog Sludge, hit the rails on their latest case. Their mission: To guard an owl named Hoot. Hoot belongs to Nate's cousin, Olivia Sharp, and she thinks someone on the train might be out to get her feathered friend. But "whooo?" Sludge keeps an eye on the owl's cage while Nate snoops for clues. Then Hoot disappears! With many suspects to question, and many places to look, Nate knows one thing for sure--being the bodyguard to a little bird is a lot more work than he ever imagined! As the train races toward its final stop, can Nate sort out the mystery of the vanishing owl?

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