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Tuesday, May 19, 2009

The Last Olympian


The long-awaited prophecy surrounding Percy Jackson's sixteenth birthday unfolds as he leads an army of young demigods to stop Kronos in his advance on New York City, while the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster, Typhon.

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Friday, May 8, 2009

City I Love


City I Love sparkles like the lights in Times Square! Featuring eighteen poems that guide the reader on an international tour—from New York to San Francisco, London to Tokyo, and beyond—this exuberant collection is the perfect read-aloud for city kids, aspiring world travelers, and adventurous spirits everywhere.

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Monday, May 4, 2009

A Bear in War


Based on a true story, the moving letters of a Canadian family to their father overseas fighting in World War I provides a granddaughter insight to the love and loss they experienced during such a tragic period in history.

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Saturday, April 25, 2009

Book Fiesta!: Celebrate Children's Day


Bilingual, rhyming text and lively illustrations, along with a letter from the author and fun suggestions, offer a fun-filled celebration of this special day that takes place on April 30th.

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Monday, April 20, 2009

Bad Frogs


They’re wild! They’re irrepressible! And they’re very, very bad! These gleefully naughty frogs are certain to tickle the inner imp in reader and listener alike.

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Thursday, April 16, 2009

Fancy Nancy Explorer Extraordinaire!

For the fanciest girl around, the outdoors are out of this world! Fancy Nancy and her best friend, Bree, set out to explore the fascinating world of wildflowers, trees, leaves, birds, and, of course, butterflies in their exclusively glamorous Explorers' Club. With recipes for pinecone bird feeders and extra-fancy lemonade, an official club bird, and an exclusive map of the territory, Fancy Nancy is one Explorer Extraordinaire!

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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

I'm Your Peanut Butter Big Brother

Selina Alko’s lyrical and jazz-like text, matched with the vibrant energy of her illustrations, perfectly captures the excitement of a new baby for an older sibling, while celebrating the genuine love of family.

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