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New Releases for November 09′

Some of the new releases for the month of November …

Age: 0 -3 years

TWICE MY SIZE  - MITCHELL,ADRIAN

ONE MOLE DIGGING A HOLE  - DONALDSON, JULIA

THE TRAIN RIDE – CREBBIN,JUNE

Reading Together” is a learn-to-read series of picture books for young children and parents to enjoy together. There are four levels, each consisting of six books, offering a variety of reading experiences: stories, poems, rhymes and songs, traditional tales and information books.

TEDDY BEAR HIDE-AND-SEEK – EDWARDS, PAMELA 

Children will love lifting the flaps to help Teddy as he goes round and round the garden looking for his animal friends – Dog, Cat, Owl, Mouse and Hen. This lively, funny adaptation of the well-loved rhyme is a perfect introduction to picture books for the very young.

 HATTIE HIPPO -  LOOMIS,CHRISTINE

Acclaimed author Christine Loomis and award-winning illustrator Robert Neubecker have teamed up to create Hattie Hippo, a character whose cuteness is truly captivating! Four funny stories showcase Hattie at her best–just being Hattie. A perfect read-aloud for loads of fun. “Hattie Hippo pirouettes on teensy, tiny toes. In dazzling, pearly, perfect teeth she holds a pale pink rose. She whirls, she twirls, she leaps on high. Two rhinos, waiting, smile. Oops! Teeny prima ballerina misses by a mile!”

MUMMY DON’T GO OUT TONIGHT – GARDNER,SALLY

A little girl is worried that her mother is going out for the evening and her worries soon take on an epic scale. Maybe her mother will be kidnapped, or eaten by giants, or even worse, maybe her mother will run away and not come back…But her mother is going to go out and have fun and soon the little girl is finding distraction in the form of a very playful babysitter. When the girl’s mother returns at the end of the evening both parent and child have had a lovely time.

Age: 3 -5 years 

 OLIVIA FORMS A BAND – FALCONER, IAN

Olivia is back in the fourth title of this bestselling series. This time she has decided to form a band; a one-pig band actually.

 PIGSTY – TEAGUE,MARK

Wendell Fultz’s room isn’t a mess. It’s a total pigsty! In fact, he doesn’t even mind it when he discovers real pigs there. Then, one day, he finds hoofprints on his comic books….

LEARN TO COUNT

This work is intended for ages 4 to 8 years. Learn with Bee how to count to ten – by going to school with all of his friends! Children learn how to count with this bright, cheerful tale of one little bug who finds out that getting to school is a lesson all on its own!

LIONS – MENON, VIVEK

Level I: for children who are ready to take their first steps in reading with:- Interesting and familiar topics Carefully structured captions and labels Simple, repetitive sentence structures Facinating and supportive illustrations

Age: 5 – 7 years

ARTHUR’S TRACTOR – GOODHART,PIPPA

Arthur’s tractor ploughed up and down, chugga thrum, chugga thrum, chugga, chugga . CRASH! Poor Arthur! However much he oils and twists and sharpens, there always seems to be something wrong with his tractor. But Arthur is concentrating so hard on his tractor that he doesn’t notice a very exciting magical story that is happening all around him! Huge amounts of detail in this entertaining picture book mean that on each re-reading the reader will discover something new. This book is perfect for children who love machines – and fairy tales! A hilarious romp.’ – “Independent on Sunday”. ‘Huge amounts of detail in this picture book mean that on each re-reading your toddler will discover something new. Great for kids and adults alike!’ – “Baby and You”. 

 THE MAGIC DONKEY RIDE – ANDREAE, GILES; CABBAN, VANESSA

Treacle is a donkey who lives on a farm whose closest friend is Flinny. Flinny loves to go and ride him for hours at a time. Treacle however is no ordinary donkey as Flinny discovers one magical night.

PLANETS! DISCOVER OUR SOLAR SYSTEM – RUDY, LISA JO

 Take a trip around our solar system, Find out how Pluto was named, See amazing snapshots from space & Learn more than forty fun facts about our universe. Level 2 includes longer sentences with richer vocabulary, type set line to line to aid readability, varied photographic treatments, and brief chapters with simple illustrated diagrams and a glossary.Special features include How Big?, Take a Close Look, Did You Know?, Words to Know, Fun Facts and full color photographs, as well as a full page, simply labeled diagram showing body parts.

 THE CASE OF THE HUNGRY STRANGER

The disappearance of a blueberry pie draws the Private Eyes Club into a mystery that “combines real humor, suspense, and definite characterization which achieve a result that is irresistible.”

 Age: 7 - 9 years

WHO’S AFRAID OF THE BIG BAD BOOK – CHILD, LAUREN

Herb never imagined the dangers when he decided to scribble on and cut up his book of fairy tales. Drawing mustaches on the characters, pasting telephones into the rooms, and cutting out Prince Charming and the royal thrones had seemed like good fun. But then Herb never imagined he’d fall into the book one night. After contending with a petulant Goldilocks, a very angry wicked stepmother, and a disappointed Cinderella, all Herb wants to do is find his way off the page. If only he can escape the book, he can make everything happily ever after again??? sort of. With exuberant collage illustrations and a hilarious text, award-winning author and illustrator Lauren Child has created a wild and irreverent romp through the land of fairy tales.

THE BEATLES – YELLOW SUBMARINE

All you need is love…But tell that to the Blue Meanies! The Meanies want to sneeze sunny, laughing Pepperland away for ever, and if they get their way, it’ll mean the end of music. But there’s hope – young Fred manages to climb aboard the Yellow Submarine and escape, travelling 80,000 leagues through monstrous seas to Liverpool, where he finds four fab musicians who might just be able to help…

 THE BADDIES’ GOODIES – MCALLISTER, ANGELA; LAMBERT, SALLY ANNE

Barkus and Sly are foxes who have the unfortunate habit of sneaking out at night and stealing things from around and about. On one of these night-time excursions, they find themselves the proud owners of three chickens. But the chickens have no intention of being eaten and pretty soon they’re masterminding a brilliant war of resistance.

 THE CASE OF THE PSYCHIC HAMSTER – MAHON MC

There can be only three inthe Freaky Joe Club CENTERThose are the rules, set down by Freaky Joe himself in the big red book, slightly chewed on one corner and wrapped in a locked bicycle chain. The newest chapter of the Freaky Joe Club consists of Conor, Timmy, and Jack, and their mission is to solve crimes and fight evil in Ship’s Cove, Texas — if they can only convince anyone that there is evil in Ship’s Cove.The members of the Freaky Joe Club are back in school, but somehting strange is going on at the Edith R. Hammerrocker Elementary School. Why does the new principal hate the school’s nickname? What is a Hammerrocker Hamster anyway? And what are those strange, brown creatures doing in the gym? For that matter, who was Edith R. Hammerrocker?

ARTHUR’S MYSTERY ENVELOPE – BROWN,MARC

Arthur’s one jumpy aardvark. His head teacher’s given him an envelope marked CONFIDENTIAL to take home to his mother and that can only mean one thing… trouble! Can Arthur hide the mysterious envelope from his mother? Or is he going to have to face the consequences of its contents…?

  Age: 9 – 12 years

A RING OF TRICKSTERS – HAMILTON

Newbery Medalist Virginia Hamilton and National Book Award-winner Barry Moser join forces to tell 11 humorous trickster tales from the story ring of the slave trade. Following the migration of stories during the Plantation Era, Hamilton presents readers with a fascinating history of the first African Americans and the wonderful stories they brought with them to the West Indies and America. Full color.

HEIDI

Ichabod Crane faces the terror of the Headless Horseman, and Rip Van Winkle rises from a 20-year sleep to find a world vastly changed in these two delightful classics of American literature.

THE PUFFIN BOOK OF NONSENSE VERSE – BLAKE,QUENTIN

Ever eaten Poodle Strudel? Slain a Jabberwock? Bathed in Irish Stew? Quentin Blake is one of the best loved of children’s illustrators. In this brilliant book he has selected and illustrated his favourite comic verse, making it pure entertainment for nonsense-lovers of all ages. His unique style of drawing brings a new perspective to every poem. Classic writers such as Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear are combined with more contemporary talents such as Roger McGough, Margaret Mahy and Russell Hoban. With fifteen wonderfully absurd sections, including Distracting Creatures, Sticky Ends, I Wish I Were a Jelly Fish, A Recipe for Indigestion and Chortling and Galumphing, here is a delightful collection of the topsy-turvy, the fantastical, the anarchic, the illogical and the utterly wonderful.

 THE WITCHES: PLAYS FOR CHILDREN – DAHL,ROALD

This is a collection of seven short plays following the story of Roald Dahl’s book in sequence. Some are for three or four actors and a couple are ideal for performance by a whole class. It is full of humour, excitement and magic and true to the spirit of Dahl’s work.

  Age: 12 years and above 

THE SECRET GARDEN – BURNETT, FRANCES HODGSON

When orphaned Mary Lennox, lonely and sad, comes to live at her uncle’s great house on the Yorkshire moors, she finds it full of secrets. At night, she hears the sound of crying down one of the long corridors. Outside, she meets Dickon, a magical boy who can charm and talk to animals. Then, one day, with the help of a friendly robin, Mary discovers the most mysterious wonder of all–a secret garden, walled and locked, which has been completely forgotten for years and years. Is everything in the graden dead, or can Mary bring it back to life?

CLABBERNAPPERS – BAILEY, LEN

King Krystal of Elidor has a serious problem. The Great Chess Game is soon to begin, and Sarksa pirates have captured the queen! Elidor is desperate for her return, so a hero is summoned from the Dream Machine. Enter Danny Ray! The last thing eleven-year-old Danny remembers, he was at an amusement park back home. Then—POOF!—he finds himself in the strangest place he’s ever seen. When Danny hears about King Krystal’s problem, he aims to prove himself to his new friends by recapturing the queen. After all, how hard could it be to find an itty-bitty queen? Plenty hard, as Danny is about to discover….

 KING OF THE WIND – HENRY,MARGUERITE

This is the classic story of Sham and his friend, the stable boy Agba. Their adventures take them from the sands of the sahara to the royal courts of the France and finally to the green pastures and stately homes of England.

 THE DRAGONFLY POOL – IBBOTSON, EVA

Tally Hamilton is furious to hear she is being sent from London to a horrid, stuffy boarding school in the countryside. And all because of the stupid war. But Delderton Hall is a far more interesting place than Tally ever imagined, and an exciting school trip to the beautiful and luscious kingdom of Bergania whisks Tally into an unexpected adventure …will she be able to save her new friend, Prince Tamil, before it’s too late?

 Young Adult

FAIREST – LEVINE,CARSON,GAIL  

In the kingdom of Ayortha, who is the fairest of them all? Certainly not Aza. She is thoroughly convinced that she is ugly. What she may lack in looks, though, she makes up for with a kind heart, and with something no one else has–a magical voice. Her vocal talents captivate all who hear them, and in Ontio Castle they attract the attention of a handsome prince – and a dangerous new queen. In this masterful novel filled with humour, adventure, romance, and song, Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine invites you to join Aza as she discovers how exquisite she truly is.

RAVEN’S GATE – HOROWITZ,ANTHONY

A sinister story of the supernatural; first of five in a thrilling new series by this number-one best-selling author. Matt has always known he has unusual powers. Raised in foster care, he is sent to Yorkshire on a rehabilitation programme, only to find himself in the midst of sinister goings-on. Matt investigates and uncovers a terrible secret – eight guardians are protecting the world from the evil ones, beings banished long ago by five children. But devil worshippers want to let the evil ones back in. As the story reaches its climax, it looks like Matt has succeeded in stopping them…or has he? Major marketing campaign with 6-sheet advertising to launch this gripping new series. Guaranteed publicity coverage – including radio and TV interviews.

STARDUST – GAIMAN,NEIL

What happens when you make a promise to bring back a fallen star? Teenager Tristran Thorn is about to find out, as he ventures beyond the wall of his English countryside town. After falling in love with the hauntingly beautiful Victoria Forester, he sets out on a quest to fulfill his promise to his beloved—and stumbles into the magical realm that lies beyond.

SHRAPNEL – SWINDELLS,ROBET

General  

 THE USBORNE FIRST ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCIENCE – FIRTH, RACHEL

An introduction to science for young children. It includes simple, safe projects which use easily-obtainable household equipment. There are photographs and illustrations designed to appeal to readers and pre-readers, along with links to Web sites containing additional information.

 NATURE’S ART BOX – MARTIN, LAURA C

Whether it’s a city park, a suburban garden, a farmer’s field or the sandy seashore, there’s a treasure trove of natural art materials out there. Twigs, vines, pine cones, flowers, leaves, rocks, shells, moss, feathers – they’re all gifts of the earth. Add just a few inexpensive shop-bought items such as glue, string and wire and anyone can create beautiful natural works of art.

WILDFIRES – SIMON, SEYMOUR

A raging wildfire can be a major disaster, costing lives and destroying homes. But fires in nature can help as well as harm, clearing forests of dead trees and allowing young plants to grow. Breathtaking photos highlight this surprising look at fire’s part in maintaining the balance of nature.

THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD – CHRISTIE, AGATHA; LACHARD, BRUNO

A murder in a small English village leads Hercule Poirot into a strange mystery involving a determined, curious spinster, the local doctor, and a wide range of suspects with possible motives and mysterious relationships

THE SECRET ADVERSARY – CHRISTIE, AGATHA; LECLERCQ, FRANK

The return of a classic mystery from the queen of crime. Hiring themselves out as ayoung adventurers willing to do anythinga is a smart move for Tommy and Tuppence. All Tuppence has to do is take an all-expenses-paid trip to Paris and pose as someone named Jane Finn. But with the job comes a threat to her life, and the disappearance of her mysterious employer. Now Tuppenceas newest job is playing detectiveabecause if thereas a Jane Finn that really exists, sheas got a secret thatas putting both their lives in danger.

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New Releases for December 09′

Some of the new releases for the month of December …

ALPHA BETTY – RAYNER, SHOO

Illustrated in two colours, this reader uses different media – posters, letters, signs, alphabetti spaghetti – to tell a story about a young girl who loves signs so much that when she grows up she starts her own sign-making business.

A BLESSING FROM ABOVE – HENDERSON, PATTI

Every night before she goes to sleep, a kangaroo prays under the stars for a baby to love and hold. One day, as she rests under a tree, a baby bird falls out of its crowded nest—plop!—right into her pouch! Now, every night before they fall asleep, Momma-Roo and Little One thank God for all their blessings . . . but especially for each other. The book closes with a quote from Ephesians 1:5:“In love he destined us for adoption to himself. . . .”

DORA’S STARRY CHRISTMAS – RICCI, CHRISTINE

It’s christmas eve, and Dora and her family have a very special surprise visitor – Santa Claus! But, Santa’s reindeer aren’t feeling well. They have all got a cold and so Santa needs some help making his Christmas deliveries.

FIFI’S FROSTY MORNING

It’s so frosty in Flowertot Garden all the pipes are frozen! Can Stingo really help out? A fun Fifi and the Flowertots read-to-me story, beautifully illustrated with photographic images and an activity to do afterwards! Fifi and Bumble are freezing but because all the pipes are frozen, they can’t even make some warming ginger tea! Handyman Stingo offers to help out but is he more likely to fix the pipes, or eat all of Fifi’s yummy honey toast? And just how is Pip making that beautiful music?

BIBLE STORIES FOR THE VERY YOUNG – GRINKLEY, SALLY; BARGER, JAN

A collection of Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments, retold in a easy lyrical voice and illustrated in simple colours. From the Creation through to Easter, it includes both parables and stories, ideal for reading aloud or alone.

 THE HEADLESS MUMMY – KEANE, DAVE

When the head of a 4,000-year-old mummy disappears from the museum, Mr. Klopper is out of his mind with worry. In a shadowy underworld of eerie tombs, Joe Sherlock must find the clues to shed some light on the case. Why would someone steal a 4,000-year-old mummy’s head? Is this the work of shadowy grave robbers or some weird ancient curse? Could the missing noggin be stuck in Mr. Klopper’s gigantic, crumb-filled beard? museum, and only Joe Sherlock can save Mr. Klopper from certain ruin.

MIGHTY ROBOT VS. THE MECHA MONKEYS FROM MARS – PILKEY, DAV

Ricky Ricotta and his Mighty Robot are in trouble! After crashing the Ricotta family mini-van while using it as a skateboard, they have to earn some money fast to pay for the repairs. Meanwhile, on MARSŠ mean Major Monkey is making plans to enslave mousekind!

MIGHTY ROBOT VS. THE MUTANT MOSQUITOES FROM MERCURY – PILKEY, DAV

Ricky Ricotta and his best friend, an amazing, giant flying robot, save the world from an invasion of massive mutant mosquitoes from Mercury.