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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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Monday, March 30, 2009

The Black Sphere


The teenaged geniuses of STORM, a secret organization dedicated to eliminating the world's misery through science and technology, head to the Swiss Alps seeking the last of six scientists whose Project FIREball is of interest to MI6, the CIA, and an unknown assassin.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

The Adventurous Book of Outdoor Games


Lists popular outdoor games for children organized by activity level, including jacks, tug-of-war, stoop ball, freeze tag, and capture the flag.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

The Desperado Who Stole Baseball


When the devious owner of the Chicago White Stockings makes a wager to win the gold mine of Dillontown, young Jack Dillon and a drifter named Billy the Kid know that saving the town they love will take more than good sportsmanship and a few home runs to beat the world champions in the upcoming game.

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