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Martin, Ann M. THE DOLL PEOPLE
Martin, Ann M. THE DOLL PEOPLENew York : Hyperion Books for Children, 2000IL 3-6, RL 4.6ISBN 0786803614Annabelle and her Doll family have lived in the dollhouse for many, many years. They are a family of Victorian china dolls. Way back in 1955, Aunt Sarah Doll disappeared and Annabelle is now determined to find her. This means leaving the Doll house in search of clues. But they have all taken the Doll Oath to keep their lives secret from the people in the house. Annabelle is determined to use the clues she’s uncovered in Sarah’s journal to get to the bottom of the mystery. Things get complicated with the arrival of a new doll house and a new family of dolls.
Monday, April 30, 2012
New podcasts 05/01/2012
Sunday, April 29, 2012
New podcasts 04/30/2012
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Gephart, Donna. OLIVIA BEAN, TRIVIA QUEEN
Gephart, Donna. OLIVIA BEAN, TRIVIA QUEENNew York : Delacorte, 2012IL 3-6, RL 5.9ISBN 0385740522Olivia has one special time of the day. Between 7:30 and 8:00 in the evening. It's when she sits down and watches Jeopardy. She and her father used to watch together -- before he left, got a new family and moved to the other side of the country. But it doesn't stop Olivia Bean, Trivia Queen from enjoying her special show. When she learns that they are looking for contestants for Kids' Week, she just knows she has to get on the show. For a variety of reasons. She has always wanted to be on the show. And it is filmed near her father's new home. But with her mother losing her job and her father's distance and the strange behavior of her next door neighbor, Tucker, Olivia has her work cut out for her.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
New podcasts 04/29/2012
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McQuirk, Leslie. IF ROCKS COULD SING : A DISCOVERED ALPHABET
McQuirk, Leslie. IF ROCKS COULD SING : A DISCOVERED ALPHABETNew York : Tricycle Press, 2011IL K-3, RL 0.8ISBN 1582463956This is a fun little alphabet book. The author has found rocks that look like various items in the book. "E is for elephant" shows us a rock that is shaped like an elephant's head. This is one book that you simply have to look at yourself.
Friday, April 27, 2012
New podcasts 04/28/2012
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Martin, Emily Winfield. ODDFELLOW'S ORPHANAGE
Martin, Emily Winfield. ODDFELLOW'S ORPHANAGENew York : Random House, 2012IL 3-6, RL 5.8ISBN 0375869956A book about an orphanage. You are probably expecting cruel staff and children who are trying to find a way out. But you will be surprised to find that this orphanage is run by kind, caring people. The headmaster is Oddfellow Bluebeard and he is willing to take in anyone in need. Not only children but a hedgehog and a family of bears. Instead of math and reading, the students learn fairytales and cryptozoology. The story begins with the arrival of Delia, a young orphan.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
New podcasts 04/26/2012
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Norriss, Andrew. I DON'T BELIEVE IT, ARCHIE!
Norriss, Andrew. I DON'T BELIEVE IT, ARCHIE!New York : David Fickling Books, 2011IL 3-6, RL 4.1ISBN 0385752504Have you ever had anything weird happen to you? Like maybe a piano rolls down the street at you? Or you end up in a bank robbery? OK, you may not have these types of things happen to you. But for Archie, it's an everyday event. Would you believe him if you heard about these strange things? When he makes a new friend, he finally may have someone who can tell people that Archie is telling the truth.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Today's podcast
MacLachlan, Patricia. YOUR MOON, MY MOON : A GRANDMOTHER'S WORDS TO A
FARAWAY CHILD
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2011
IL K-3, RL 1.8
ISBN 1416979506
This is the story of a grandmother who is thinking about her grandson. She lives in New England and her grandson lives in Tanzania which is a country in Africa. Although they are now living far away from each other, the grandmother doesn't stop thinking about him and remembering all the times they spent together. She worries that he may not remember these times. But she wants him to know that when she sees the moon, it is the same moon he is seeing.
FARAWAY CHILD
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2011
IL K-3, RL 1.8
ISBN 1416979506
This is the story of a grandmother who is thinking about her grandson. She lives in New England and her grandson lives in Tanzania which is a country in Africa. Although they are now living far away from each other, the grandmother doesn't stop thinking about him and remembering all the times they spent together. She worries that he may not remember these times. But she wants him to know that when she sees the moon, it is the same moon he is seeing.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Juster, Norton. NEVILLE
Juster, Norton. NEVILLE
New York : Scwartz & Wade Books, 2011
IL K-3, RL 3.3
ISBN 0375967656
Have you ever been the new kid on the block? Dreading having the teacher introduce you to a brand new class? Not having any friends? It isn't a good feeling. And that is just what the boy in this story is going through. His mother suggests he take a walk around the neighborhood and see what there is to see. And he comes up with a rather unique way to meet the kids on the block.
New York : Scwartz & Wade Books, 2011
IL K-3, RL 3.3
ISBN 0375967656
Have you ever been the new kid on the block? Dreading having the teacher introduce you to a brand new class? Not having any friends? It isn't a good feeling. And that is just what the boy in this story is going through. His mother suggests he take a walk around the neighborhood and see what there is to see. And he comes up with a rather unique way to meet the kids on the block.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Galante, Cecilia. WILLA BEAN's CLOUD DREAMS
Galante, Cecilia. WILLA BEAN's CLOUD DREAMS
New York : Random, 2011
IL K-3, RL 3.4
ISBN 0375969470
Willa Bean lives in a pink fluffy world of Cloud Four. She is a cupid. And everyone knows that cupids can fly. All except Willa Bean. She is a cloud bound cupid. What will happen when she starts school tomorrow at Cupid Academy?
New York : Random, 2011
IL K-3, RL 3.4
ISBN 0375969470
Willa Bean lives in a pink fluffy world of Cloud Four. She is a cupid. And everyone knows that cupids can fly. All except Willa Bean. She is a cloud bound cupid. What will happen when she starts school tomorrow at Cupid Academy?
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Galante, Cecilia. BE BRAVE, WILLA BEAN
Galante, Cecilia. BE BRAVE, WILLA BEAN
New York : Random, 2011
IL K-3, RL 3.4
ISBN 0375969489
Willa Bean is a young cupid. Willa Bean lives on Cloud Four with her parents, big sister Arieland her baby brother Louie. Cupids need to learn how to help humans. They go to school and learn to help people who are having a hard time. This is Willa Bean's story about how she learned to fly.
New York : Random, 2011
IL K-3, RL 3.4
ISBN 0375969489
Willa Bean is a young cupid. Willa Bean lives on Cloud Four with her parents, big sister Arieland her baby brother Louie. Cupids need to learn how to help humans. They go to school and learn to help people who are having a hard time. This is Willa Bean's story about how she learned to fly.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Eaton, Maxwell. THE FLYING BEAVER BROTHERS AND THE FISHY BUSINESS
Eaton, Maxwell. THE FLYING BEAVER BROTHERS AND THE FISHY BUSINESS
New York : Knopf, 2012
IL K-3, RL 1.9
ISBN 0375964487
The Beaver Brothers, Ace and Bub, are back with a new adventure. This time they are up against a gang of fish who are chopping down all the trees on the island. And why would they be doing that, you ask? They want to make cheap toy fish sticks. To make matters worse, they are burning the parts of the trees they don't use causing the air to get really bad. Once again our adventurous brothers are called upon to find a way to save the island.
New York : Knopf, 2012
IL K-3, RL 1.9
ISBN 0375964487
The Beaver Brothers, Ace and Bub, are back with a new adventure. This time they are up against a gang of fish who are chopping down all the trees on the island. And why would they be doing that, you ask? They want to make cheap toy fish sticks. To make matters worse, they are burning the parts of the trees they don't use causing the air to get really bad. Once again our adventurous brothers are called upon to find a way to save the island.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Eaton, Maxwell. THE FLYING BEAVER BROTHERS AND THE EVIL PENGUIN PLAN
Eaton, Maxwell. THE FLYING BEAVER BROTHERS AND THE EVIL PENGUIN PLAN
New York : Knopf, 2012
IL K-3, RL 1.9
ISBN 0375964479
Have you ever seen a penguin? Maybe you studied them in school. Aren't they cute? Well, you may just change your mind after reading this book. We first meet the Beaver Brothers. Ace and Bub love adventure. They live on an island with others and they are always on the lookout for something fun to do. Ace hopes to win the island surf contest. But those evil penguins get in the way. The penguins are trying to use a giant refrigerator to freeze the island to make a winter wonderland. Can Ace and Bub find a way to stop them?
New York : Knopf, 2012
IL K-3, RL 1.9
ISBN 0375964479
Have you ever seen a penguin? Maybe you studied them in school. Aren't they cute? Well, you may just change your mind after reading this book. We first meet the Beaver Brothers. Ace and Bub love adventure. They live on an island with others and they are always on the lookout for something fun to do. Ace hopes to win the island surf contest. But those evil penguins get in the way. The penguins are trying to use a giant refrigerator to freeze the island to make a winter wonderland. Can Ace and Bub find a way to stop them?
Saturday, April 14, 2012
DiCamillo, Kate. BINK AND GOLLIE, TWO FOR ONE
DiCamillo, Kate. BINK AND GOLLIE, TWO FOR ONE
Somerville, MA : Candlewick, 2012
IL K-3
ISBN 0763633615
Bink and Gollie are very different. And they are best friends. Today they have come to the state fair in hopes of winning prizes and having a day of fun. Bink wants to win the Wack a Duck game. And Gollie has her sites on the talent show. Come along with the two girls and enjoy at day at the fair.
Somerville, MA : Candlewick, 2012
IL K-3
ISBN 0763633615
Bink and Gollie are very different. And they are best friends. Today they have come to the state fair in hopes of winning prizes and having a day of fun. Bink wants to win the Wack a Duck game. And Gollie has her sites on the talent show. Come along with the two girls and enjoy at day at the fair.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Bozarth, Jan. SUMI'S BOOK
Bozarth, Jan. SUMI'S BOOK
New York : Yearling, 2011
IL 3-6, RL 5.2
ISBN 0375865756
In this new Fairy Godmother Academy story, we meet 13-year-old Sumi Hara. She loves fashion and is always dressed perfectly. When she arrives at the Academy, she learns that she is a shape shifter. Well, she isn't very good at it yet but she is trying. Kano is appointed her guide but Sumi can't understand why Kano doesn't like her.
New York : Yearling, 2011
IL 3-6, RL 5.2
ISBN 0375865756
In this new Fairy Godmother Academy story, we meet 13-year-old Sumi Hara. She loves fashion and is always dressed perfectly. When she arrives at the Academy, she learns that she is a shape shifter. Well, she isn't very good at it yet but she is trying. Kano is appointed her guide but Sumi can't understand why Kano doesn't like her.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Krilanovich, Nadia. CHICKEN, CHICKEN, DUCK!
Krilanovich, Nadia. CHICKEN, CHICKEN, DUCK!
New York : Tricycle Press, 2011
IL K-3
ISBN 1582463859
Have you ever played the game Duck, Duck, Goose? Well this bossy duck is playing a slightly different game. He orders the other animals around and puts them where he wants them. But what is he doing? "Chicken Chicken Duck/ Goat Sheep Llama/ maa maa baa baa snuffle cluck/ QUACK!"
New York : Tricycle Press, 2011
IL K-3
ISBN 1582463859
Have you ever played the game Duck, Duck, Goose? Well this bossy duck is playing a slightly different game. He orders the other animals around and puts them where he wants them. But what is he doing? "Chicken Chicken Duck/ Goat Sheep Llama/ maa maa baa baa snuffle cluck/ QUACK!"
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