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The Art of Miss Chew
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Patricia Polacco
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile (2012, Apr 12th).
Pages: 32
After spending the summer with her artist grandmother, Trisha knows she wants to be an artist, too. She's thrilled when her sketches get her into Miss Chew's special art class at the high school. A substitute teacher tells her she's wasting time on art when she should be studying - but fortunately, this is one battle that Miss Chew and Trisha are up for! This true story shows just how important a teacher can be in a child's life - and celebrates the power of art itself. more
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Mrs. Noodlekugel
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Adam Stower
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Candlewick (2012, Apr 24th).
Pages: 80
With signature wit and whimsy, the inimitable Daniel Pinkwater introduces an eccentric, endearing babysitter every child will wish they could have.Nick and Maxine live in a tall building with one apartment on top of another. So when they look out their window and see a little house they never knew was there, of course they must visit (especially when their parents tell them not to!). Going through the boiler room, they’re amazed to find to a secret backyard with a garden, a porch, and a statue of a cat. And they’re even more amazed when that cat starts to talk. . . . Welcome to the world of Mrs. Noodlekugel, where felines converse and serve cookies and tea, vision-impaired mice join the party (but may put crumbs up their noses), and children in search of funny adventures are drawn by the warm smell of gingerbread and the promise of magical surprises. more
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When Blue Met Egg
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Lindsay Ward
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Dial (2012, Feb 2nd).
Pages: 32
One cold winter day, Blue returns to her nest to find something wonderful: Egg! Or rather a snowball she mistakes for an egg. Blue puts Egg in a pail and sets off to look for Egg's mother. But as the winter winds down and the temperature goes up, Blue is in for a sad surprise. Not to worry, though. In this sweet story of friendship, even snowmelt grows into something beautiful. With her intricate cut-paper illustrations, Lindsay Ward perfectly captures her lovable characters and their world in this unforgettable, heartwarming tale. more
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Mooshka, A Quilt Story
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Julie Paschkis
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers (2012, Mar 1st).
Pages: 32
Karla loves Mooshka, a quilt composed of scraps of fabric from many members of Karla s family. But Mooshka is more than a quilt it can talk, comforting Karla at bedtime. Each square or schnitz, tells her stories of her ancestors and their lives. When new baby sister Hannah arrives, Karla s routine is upset and Mooshka falls silent. Only when Karla shares Mooshka with her sister does the quilt begin to speak again and tell Hannah stories of Karla s early life. more
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Who Am I? (Andersen Press Picture Books)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Gervase Phinn
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Andersen Press USA (2012, Apr 1st).
Pages: 32
One hot day in the middle of the jungle a strange little creature hatches out of an egg. "Who am I?" he asks himself. Off he plods through the tall grass to find out. He meets many animals but all of them are different. Will he ever find out who he is and what makes him special? more
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Me Want Pet!
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Tammi Sauer
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books (2012, Mar 6th).
Pages: 40
Cave Boy wants a pet more than anything. Can he find one that the whole family will agree on?Cave Boy has lots of things. Rocks. Sticks. A club. But no pet! Cave Boy decides he must have a pet, but his parents object. He brings home animal after animal in hopes of overcoming his parents’ steadfast resistance, but his attempts are unsuccessful—until he finds a Dodo bird that is literally on the verge of extinction. And in a twist ending on a classic concept, Cave Boy and his family discover it’s worthwhile to have animal friends around.With snappy text that is short, fun, and young, Me Want Pet! makes for an ideal read-aloud for the milk-and-cookies set. more
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Author/Actors/Director/etc.: I. C. Springman
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children (2012, Mar 6th).
Pages: 40
One magpie,lots of stuff,and a few friendly miceshow us that less ismore.This innovative and spare picture book asks the question: When is MORE more thanenough? Can a team of well-intentioned mice save their friend from hoarding toomuch stuff? With breathtaking illustrations from the award-winning Brian Lies, thisbook about conservation wraps an important message in a beautiful package. more
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About Habitats: Oceans
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Cathryn Sill
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers (2012, Feb 1st).
Pages: 48
Award-winning author Cathryn Sill and her husband, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, offer young readers a first glimpse into ocean habitats. In simple, easy-to-understand language, this guide teaches children what oceans are and what kinds of animals and plants live there. A glossary and afterword provide readers with further fascinating details. more
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Touch the Sky: Alice Coachman, Olympic High Jumper
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Ann Malaspina
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (2011, Dec 1st).
Pages: 32
"Bare feet shouldn't fly. Long legs shouldn't spin. Braids shouldn't flap in the wind. 'Sit on the porch and be a lady,' Papa scolded Alice." In Alice's Georgia hometown, there was no track where an African-American girl could practice, so she made her own crossbar with sticks and rags. With the support of her coach, friends, and community, Alice started to win medals. Her dream to compete at the Olympics came true in 1948. This is an inspiring free-verse story of the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal. Photos of Alice Coachman are also included. more
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A Leaf Can Be . . . (Millbrook Picture Books)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Laura Purdie Salas
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Millbrook Pr Trade (2012, Feb 1st).
Pages: 32
A leaf can be a . . . Shade spiller Mouth filler Tree topper Rain stopper Find out about the many roles leaves play in this poetic exploration of leaves throughout the year. more
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