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The Mystery of Darwin's Frog
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Edel Rodriguez
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press (2013, Apr 1st).
Pages: 40
A frog full of tadpoles? Impossible! Here, for the first time, is the strange but true story of Darwin’s frog. After Charles Darwin discovered the frog in 1834, other researchers found that one of his specimens was packed full of tadpoles. Was the frog a cannibal, or perhaps a rare species that gave birth to live young instead of laying eggs? No. He was a male, holding the tadpoles safe in his vocal sac while they morphed into froglets. And the surprises didn’t stop there. Author and frog scientist Marty Crump mines her firsthand experiences studying Darwin’s frog to tell the fascinating story for young readers. Award-winning illustrators Steve Jenkins and Edel Rodriguez lend their art to a mix of beautiful photographs. Young readers will be enthralled by this story of real science, full of strange surprises. more
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The Day My Mom Came to Kindergarten
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Mike Lowery
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Kids Can Press (2013, Mar 1st).
Pages: 32
A kindergartener invites her mom to class and discovers there are some things kids are better at than parents. This book makes a perfect gift for readers who are about to start or have recently started school. more
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The Orphan and the Polar Bear
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Eva Widermann
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Inhabit Media (2012, May 15th).
Pages: 40
In the world of Inuit traditional stories, animals and humans are not such different creatures. Animals can speak to, understand, and form relationships with humans. In The Orphan and the Polar Bear an orphaned boy who is abandoned on the sea ice by a group of cruel hunters is discovered and adopted by a polar bear elder. While living in the polar bear’s village, the orphan learns many lessons about survival, but most importantly, he learns something about himself and his own place in the world. This book—retold for contemporary audiences by Inuit elder Sakiasi Qaunaq and illustrated by internationally renowned artist Eva Widermann—makes this beautiful traditional tale widely accessible for the first time. . more
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Bad Boy, Good Boy
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Kay Chorao
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers (2013, May 7th).
Pages: 32
Sam is a good boy, but he always seems to be getting into trouble! His grandma thinks he is being careless, running through her garden, but he is just saving his best friend’s hat from the wind. He helps his grandpa make honey toast, but then takes the rap when his mother arrives to survey the mess. His parents think Sam has disobeyed them by going out into a storm, when in fact he is saving a little hatchling that had fallen from its nest. Part picture book and part graphic panels, older children will love this fun story and will identify with misunderstood Sam as he struggles between what is right and wrong, what is good and bad. Praise for Bad Boy, Good Boy "In four brief chapters, young readers meet Sam, an exuberant, somewhat impulsive pup whose heart is in the right place. more
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The New Arrival
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Vanya Nastanlieva
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Simply Read Books (2013, Apr 30th).
Pages: 36
When you a little hedgehog, you must find your own place to live. Sam sets off to find his own and quickly does—in a lovely tree in a nice forest. There’s only one thing, one important thing, missing—friends. Will Sam be able to find someone to share and play with? more
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Mary Wrightly, So Politely
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Shirin Yim Bridges
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books (2013, Apr 16th).
Pages: 32
Mary Wrightly is the best-behaved little girl around. She always politely says please and thank you and even “I’m sorry” when something isn’t her fault. But when a shopper comes between Mary and the blue elephant toy she wants to buy for her beloved baby brother, will Mary just let the woman walk away with it? Speak up, Mary! Monescillo’s charming illustrations capture the spirit of this gentle look at how asserting oneself is not rude, and even occasionally out-and-out necessary. more
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Down at the Dino Wash Deluxe
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Tim J. Myers
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Sterling Children's Books (2013, Apr 2nd).
Pages: 40
A rollicking romp around an old fashioned car wash—where DINOSAURS are the customers! How can a dinosaur stay dirt-free in the city? Welcome to the Dino Wash Deluxe, where dinos go to get soaped, scrubbed, and spotlessly clean. The Dino Wash handles it all: scales, spikes, wings, even frills and horns. BUT WAIT! There's a new customer in town: a T. rex with sharp teeth, long claws, and a mighty mean personality. What will happen when T. rex shows up? Filled with dinosaur facts and fun, this hilarious picture book reminds children that tough guys might not be as scary as they seem. more
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The Chickens Build a Wall
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Jean-Francois Dumont
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers (2013, Apr 1st).
Pages: 32
The chickens at the farm are building a wall, and no one is quite sure why. But they know one thing: the hedgehog that wandered in must be trouble. So all winter they build and build, until they have a wall that towers over the barn. When spring comes, though, they find that everything hasn't gone quite according to plan . . . more
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Farmer John's Tractor
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Robyn Belton
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Candlewick (2013, Mar 26th).
Pages: 32
Rhyming read-aloud text and atmospheric illustrations tell a satisfying tale of a family stranded in a flood — and a reliable old tractor to the rescue.Farmer John’s tractor lies locked in the shed,rusty yet trusty and orangey red.When the rain comes that season, it doesn’t let up, filling the river until it overflows, swirling and rushing and gushing. Down by the river, a car gets stuck, and the family inside shouts for help. As they climb to the roof, a series of vehicles — a speedy jeep, a strong tow truck, even a noisy fire engine — rush one by one to the scene. But each gets more stuck than the last. Is it possible that Farmer John’s ancient tractor, rusty as it is, could still be up for the job? . more
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Inside Outside
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Lizi Boyd
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Chronicle Books (2013, Mar 19th).
Pages: 40
What is happening outside today? Peek through the window to find out. What is happening inside? Peek again! Whimsical die-cuts throughout lead to charming and surprising reveals with every turn of the page. Filled with fun details (can you find the two mice playing throughout?), this deceptively simple book is one readers will visit again and again. more
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