Thursday, July 31, 2008

Starring Grace by Mary Hoffman, illustrated by Caroline Binch

From chapters.ca:
Grace again takes centre stage, this time in her very own chapter book, Starring Grace. School’s out for the summer, and each day brings a new adventure for Grace and her friends. With Grace as their energetic and imaginative ringleader, they play circus and astronaut, practise their medical skills, invent a time machine, investigate a haunted house, and even find time to befriend an elderly neighbour and to wow the town in a musical!

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Follow that Bear if You Dare! by Claire Freedman, illustrated by Alison Edgson

From chapters.ca:
When going on a hunt to find a bear, you need to take the utmost care. It's best to take a friend along too; choose one that looks much fatter than you! Hare LOVES bears. And, he really wants to catch one, the biggest, hairiest, scariest one he can find. He buys a bear-hunting book. But every successful bear hunt requires two rabbits, and so he asks a friend to join him. And off the rabbits go on their very own scary, hairy adventure.

The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians by Carla Morris, illustrated by Brad Sneed

From chapters.ca:
This humorous tale of a curious young boy and his single- minded quest for knowledge is a heartfelt and affectionate tribute to librarians everywhere.

Every day after school Melvin goes to the library. Everything has its place in the library and Melvin likes it that way. And his favourite people - Marge, Betty, and Leola - are always in their places, behind the reference desk. When something interests Melvin, his librarian friends help him find lots and lots of books on the subject. When he collects creepy bugs in a jar, they help him identify, classify, and catalogue the insects. When he is cast as the Enormous Eggplant in the school play, Betty reads aloud from Organic Gardening to help him find his motivation. As the years pass, Melvin can always find the answers to his questions - and a lot of fun - in the library. Then one day he goes off to college to learn new things and read new book. Will he leave the library and his friends behind forever?

The Adventures of Isabel by Ogden Nash, illustrated by James Marshall

From chapters.ca:
Meet Isabel, a remarkable girl (based on Ogden Nash's own daughter) who encounters four fearsome foes and doesn't worry, scream, or scurry. Courage, spunk and a lot of humour help make Isabel's adventures something you'll share over and over again.

Yum! Yum!! by Joanne Fitzgerald

From chapters.ca:
This little piggy went to market, and he's not alone in this baker's dozen of traditional nursery rhymes set at a farmer's market. There are lots of other folk who have their own comestible business to attend to: Tommy Tucker, Jack Sprat, Miss Muffet, Peter Piper - even the little guy who eats his peas with honey.

The Litttle Rabbit Who Liked to Say Moo by Jonthan Allen

From chapters.ca:
Here’s a farmyard frolic that will have kids quacking, oinking, and hee-hawing along with a cast of adorable animals. The fun begins when Calf hears Rabbit out in the field mooing— and feels inspired to give a great big BAA. Why? Because he likes the sound! Before long, Lamb, Piglet, Baby Donkey, and all the other creatures on the farm realize they’re not limited to their own language, but can enjoy experimenting with others.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Once Upon a Time in the North by Philip Pullman

From chapters.ca:
In this new prequel episode from Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials universe, Lee Scoresby - Texan astronaut and future friend to Lyra Belacqua - is just 24 years old, and he's recently won his hot- air balloon in a poker game. He finds himself floating North to the windswept Arctic island of Novy Odense, where he and his hare daemon Hester are quickly tangled in a deadly plot involving oil magnate Larsen Manganese, corrupt mayoral candidate Ivan Poliakov, and Lee's longtime nemesis from the Dakota Country: Pierre McConville, a hired killer with at least twenty murders to his name.

Monday, July 28, 2008

Take Action! A Guide to Active Citizenship by Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger

From chapters.ca:
Take Action! is a step- by- step guide to active citizenship that equips young people with the tools to make a difference on local, national, and global levels.
Based on tested and proven leadership seminars, workshops, and programs by leaders today, that engage young people, Take Action! outlines steps to social involvement, provides concrete ways for youth to make a difference, and profiles inspirational young people who have made a social impact. Youth-friendly, interactive, and innovative, Take Action! acts as a unique civics curriculum for young people between the ages of 10 and 15 who wish to become socially involved, influence government, or learn valuable life-long communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Sunday, July 27, 2008

The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! by Mo Willems

From chapters.ca:
The Pigeon really, really, REALLY wants a Puppy. C'mon, he'll take good care of it! He'll play tennis with it, and water it at least once a month! Will you let Pigeon's dream come true?

Eats, Shoots and Leaves by Lynne truss, illustrated by Bonnie Timmons

From chapters.ca:
Young and young- at- heart sticklers, unite! Lynne Truss and illustrator Bonnie Timmons provide hilarious proof that punctuation really does matter. Illuminating the comical confusion the lowly comma can cause, this new edition of Eats, Shoots and Leaves uses lively, subversive illustrations to show how misplacing or leaving out a comma can change the meaning of a sentence completely. This picture book is sure to elicit gales of laughter - and better punctuation - from all who read it.

Dino Hockey by Lisa Wheeler, illustrated by Barry Gott

From chapters.ca:
In a hockey match unrivalled in prehistory, the Meat-Eaters take on the Veggiesaurs. Fans go wild in the stands as T.Rex and Triceratops face off, and the game is off to a rip-roaring start. An assist from Raptor gains the first goal for the Meat-Eaters - but the naughty Pterodactyl twins, playing wingers, earn their team a penalty. The Veggies are quick to take advantage and Diplo scores. A tie game! Join the fans and find out what happens. You'll have a front row seat, so keep an eye on Raptor. Hockey gets him pretty riled up and that's quite a set of teeth he's baring!

The Chicken of the Family by Mary Amato, illustrated by Delphine Durand

From chapters.ca:
Henriettaas two older sisters love to tease her. When they try to convince her that she is actually a chicken instead of a little girl, it's pretty hard to believe at first. But the evidence is all there: her legs are kind of yellow, and her toes are kind of long. The feathers she finds beside her bed the next morning settle it, and Henrietta heads off to the farm to find her real family. The chickens welcome her with open wings, and this lovably gullible heroin's joyful acceptance of who she really is will have readers squawking with laughter.

Mazes Around the World by Mary D. Lankford, illustrated by Karen Dugan

From chapters.ca:
Puzzling and mysterious, mazes and labyrinths have fascinated people around the world for centuries. From England to Egypt, Greece to South Africa and beyond, travel on an exciting journey as you discover the secrets of these intriguing patterns. In this book you'll learn about the many varieties of mazes, from stone to hedge to turf, and you'll hear about the legends surrounding some of the most famous labyrinths of all time.

Saturday, July 26, 2008

The Misadventures of Benjamin Bartholomew Piff by Jason Lethcoe

From chapters.ca:
Orphaned Benjamin Bartholomew Piff closed his eyes, blew out the candle, and wished with all his might. Soon after, sirens wailed all over the Wishworks Factory – Ben had followed every rule of birthday wishing to a T and had made the most dangerous wish of all...a wish for unlimited wishes. Ben is delighted with his clever wish, until he learns that he has disrupted the fragile balance in the magical realm of wishes and curses. Before long, Ben has been recruited by the Wishworks factory president himself to fight the evil henchmen of the Curseworks Factory – giving new credence to the old adage: “Be careful what you wish for...”

Friday, July 25, 2008

The Littlest Dinosaur by Michael Foreman

When all of the eggs but one hatch, mother is concerned. Father, however, is impatient until...the smallest dinosaur anyone has ever seen finally hatches from the egg. The littlest dinosaur feels small and insignificant along side his enormous family, buy maybe being small has its advantages.

Do Re Mi: If You Can Read Music, Thank Guido d'Arezzo

From chapters.ca:
If you can read musical notes, you can sing any song or play any piece. But musical notes have not always been here. Long ago, songs were memorized. If songs were forgotten, they were lost forever. Thanks to one man, Guido d'Arezzo, music now can last forever.

Art's Supplies by Chris Tougas

From chapters.ca:
"It's not my fault!" Art declared. "My supplies have a mind of their own!" In this delightful tale of the power of the imagination, Art's supplies come to life in the studio, creating mayhem and magic — and art! Pastels, pencils and paints, crayons, brushes and markers, everything gets in on the act of creating a mess-terpiece of fun. Chris Tougas' brilliant illustrations and clever text explore the essence of the creative process in a way that children will understand.

Astronaut Handbook by Meghan McCarthy

From chapters.ca:
Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut? Meghan McCarthy blasts readers off to astronaut school in her new, young, nonfiction picture book. Take a ride on the “Vomit Comet” and learn how it feels to be weightless. Have your measurements taken — 100 to be exact — for your very own space suit. Meghan McCarthy has created the perfect book to share with children who want to be astronauts when they grow up.

Do Not Open this Book! by Michaela Muntean, illustrated by Pascal Lemaitre

From chapters.ca:
"Excuse me, but who do you think you are, opening this book when the cover clearly says, DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOK? The reason you weren't supposed to open this book is because it is not yet written!...You think it's easy to put words together? Hah! Now go away - I need time to think." So begins Pig's valiant attempt to pen his masterpiece. But he is constantly interrupted by the reader who is seduced at every turn into foiling his efforts - until at last we reach the final page and discover that together, Pig & the reader have indeed created a book.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

The Kids' Multicultural Cookbook by Deanna F. Cook

A Great book about food and cultures from all over the world, this book provides no only healthy recipes from a ton of different countries and cultures, but also food related crafts, party themes and ideas, and jokes and facts about food and the cultures they come from.

A fantastic book for anyone trying to get kids interested in food or cooking.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Judy Moody was in a Mood. Not a Good Mood. A Bad Mood by Megan McDonald, illustrated by Peter Reynolds

From chapters.ca:
Judy Moody doesn’t have high hopes for third grade. But she does have an abundance of individuality and attitude, and when Mr. Todd assigns the class a special Me Project, she really gets a chance to express herself! Megan McDonald’s spirited text and Peter Reynolds’s wry illustrations will delight any kid who’s known a bad mood or a bad day - and managed to laugh anyway.

Monday, July 21, 2008

Eats, Shoots and Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation by Lynne Truss

From chapters.ca:
#1 New York Times bestseller Eats, Shoots & Leaves won Britain's Book of the Year Award, has sold over one million copies in North America, and over two million copies worldwide.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Ollie by Olivier Dunrea

From chapters.ca:
Friends Gossie and Gertie are waiting and waiting for Ollie to hatch. They try poking, listening, even sitting on top of his egg-but Ollie just wont come out. Ollie is Ollie and he will decide when its time to hatch. Fans of Gossie and Gossie and Gertie will find Ollie just as charming and delightful as the first two books. Any toddler that has had to wait for a new brother or sister will find Ollie irresistible.

Kidogo by Anik McGrory

From chapters.ca:
Kidogo is sure he's the tiniest creature on earth. All the other animals are so much bigger than he is. Kidogo sets out on a journey - through the woodlands, over the plains, down to the river - to see if he can find an animal smaller than he is. Is it possible that Kidogo is "exactly" the right size after all? Heartwarming illustrations and a gentle story will inspire and reassure young children who are just starting to find their own way in a big world.

Look at Me! by Begin Smart Books

From chapters.ca:
Look at Me is a combination of book and masks all in one. “Handles” at the volume’s edges make it easy for parents to hold up to their face or their child’s face, while generously sized die-cut eye-holes leave vision unhampered. The text simply says, “Look at me!” while introducing the animal and the sound it makes. Babies and toddlers will love roaring like a lion, oinking like a pig, or grrrr-ing like a bear.

No More Kissing! by Emma Chichester Clark

From chapters.ca:
Why does there have to be so much kissing? That’s what Momo wants to know. Everyone’s kissing boo-boos, kissing babies, and worst of all, kissing him. So he decides to put an end to it. “No more kissing!” he declares. But when Momo gets a little brother, will he be able to follow his own rule?

McGillycuddy Could! by Pamela Duncan Edwards

From chapters.ca:
McGillycuddy is new to the barnyard, and the other animals have never seen a kangaroo before. They try to figure out what McGillycuddys do: Make milk? Grow wool? Lay eggs? No, McGillycuddy can’t do any of those things...what can McGillycuddys do?!

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Alex Rider Book One: Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz

From chapters.ca:
They told him his uncle died in a car accident. Fourteen- year- old Alex knows that's a lie, and the bullet holes in his uncle's windshield confirm his suspicions. But nothing prepares him for the news that the uncle he always thought he knew was really a spy for MI6 - Britain's top secret intelligence agency. Recruited to find his uncle's killers and complete his final mission, Alex suddenly finds himself caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Friday, July 18, 2008

Edward the Emu by Sheena Knowles, illustrated by Rod Clement

From chapters.ca:
Tired of his life as an emu, Edward decides to try being something else for a change. He tries swimming with the seals. He spends a day lounging with the lions. He even does a stint slithering with the snakes. But Edward soon discovers that being an emu may be the best thing after all. And so he returns to his pen, only to find a big surprise awaiting him....

Edwina the Emu is the sequel.

No! That's Wrong! by Zhaohua Ji and Cui Xu

From chapters.ca:
A serendipitous breeze starts off this playful journey which begs the seemingly simple question, "When is a hat not a hat?" Along the way, Rabbit manages to learn a little bit about friendship, fashion, and the importance of believing in himself.

Originally from China.

Jazzmatazz! by Stephanie Calmenson, illustrated by Bruce Degen

From chapters.ca:
When a piano-playing mouse slips inside a house to get warm, watch out! In no time he has a whole family, then a whole town, making music. They’re drumming, fiddling, singing, dancing, and jazzmatazz jamming!

The Gas We Pass: The Story of Farts by Shinta Cho

From chapters.ca:
This book helps young children know how their bodies function and how and why gas is produced and eliminated. Presented with humour that's appealing to children and adults alike.

Originally from Japan.

Apples and Oranges: Going Bananas with Pairs by Sara Pinto

A great book of pairs and what they have in common...or don't. This is a ridiculous introduction to matching different objects and finding their similarities and differences.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Owly: The Way Home and the Bittersweet Summer by Andy Runton

From chapters.ca:
Owly is a kind, yet lonely, little owl who's always on the lookout for new friends and adventure. The first graphic novel in the series contains two enchanting novellas, The Way Home and The Bittersweet Summer, wherein Owly discovers the meaning of friendship, and that saying goodbye doesn't always mean forever.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

The Boy who Loved Bananas by George Elliott, illustrated b Andrej Krystoforski

From chapters.ca:
Matthew laughs himself silly one day as he watches the banana-crazy monkeys at the Metro Zoo. That evening, bananas become Matthew's favourite food - and he refuses to eat anything else! Over the next two weeks, he eats so many bananas that he starts to feel funny. He itches and scratches and itches and scratches until...KABLOOEY! Suddenly, Matthew is swinging from trees and shinnying up flagpoles! His parents try everything to stop his monkey business - doctors, veterinarians, herbalists, chiropractors, animal trainers, psychiatrists, and even a psychic. But nothing seems to work. Has Matthew gone completely bananas?

Not a Stick by Antoinette Portis

From chapters.ca:
Antoinette Portis again captures the thrill of when pretend feels so real that it becomes real. With a stick in hand, the options are endless — whether it’s conducting an orchestra, painting a masterpiece, or slaying a dragon — give a child a stick and let imagination take over and the magic begin.

The Boy from the Sun by Duncan Weller

From the author:
Three sad children, sitting on a sidewalk, are shown the beauty of the world by a child with a glowing yellow head who drops out of the sky. He takes them on a journey through a fantastic forest and he leaves them in a state of serenity.

Good Enough to Eat by Brock Cole

From chapters.ca:
"Once there was a poor girl who had no mama and no papa and nothing at all, not even a name." But then one day an Ogre comes knocking at the town's gate, threatening to ravage the town unless the townspeople give him one of their fair maidens. Of course they pick this poor girl to be sacrificed. They dress her in a gown and a paper crown, put her in a sack, and leave her for the Ogre. But this brave and clever girl manages to outwit the Ogre and all the townspeople, too. This satisfying story has the feel of a classic fairy tale, brought to life by Brock Cole's expressive watercolours.

What Elephant? by Genevieve Cote

From chapters.ca:
George comes home one day to find an elephant watching TV and eating chocolate chip cookies in his living room. When he tells his friends, they say it's impossible: George must be seeing things. But the next day, and the day after that, his large and uninvited guest remains and makes itself even more at home - with disastrous results. (Elephants should NEVER sit on couches.) Is George dreaming or just plain crazy? Before long, his friends see the elephant, as well. Or do they? SURELY they too aren't going crazy like poor George? So no one says a single word about the gigantic creature lounging in the flowerbed - until something happens that finally breaks this very awkward silence.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin

From chapters.ca:
If Naomi had picked tails, she would have won the coin toss. She wouldn't have had to go back for the yearbook camera, and she wouldn't have hit her head on the steps. She wouldn't have woken up in an ambulance with amnesia. She certainly would have remembered her boyfriend, Ace. She might even have remembered why she fell in love with him in the first place. She would understand why her best friend, Will, keeps calling her "Chief." She'd know about her mom's new family. She'd know about her dad's fiancée. She never would have met James, the boy with the questionable past and the even fuzzier future, who tells her he once wanted to kiss her. She wouldn't have wanted to kiss him back. But Naomi picked heads.

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Torrie and the Snake Prince by K. V. Johansen, illustrated by Christine Delezenne

From chapters.ca:
The moment Torrie meets the peddler Wren, he knows her talents are destined for more than the beautiful ornaments she makes from feathers and scraps of wire. When Crown Prince Liasis is kidnapped and no one steps forward to attempt a rescue, both Torrie and Wren realize it time to act. And so the two pick up the trail, even as the prince - transformed into a snake and held captive by a sorcerer - plots his own escape by winning a friend among his captor's goblin followers. Torrie and Wren travel through the mountains and into the Wild Forest, where they must deal with a goblin spy, an irate and deadly dryad, and the puzzle of Rookfeather the minstrel. And when they finally reach their goal, Wren learns surprising truths about herself and the strangely powerful ornaments she makes to sell. Therein lies the secret to freeing the prince and making him human again.

The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler

From chapters.ca:
Fifteen-year-old Virginia Shreves has a larger- than- average body and a plus- size inferiority complex, especially when she compares herself to her slim, brilliant, picture- perfect family. But that’s before a shocking phone call — and a horrifying allegation — about her rugby- star brother changes everything. With irreverent humour and surprising gravity, Carolyn Mackler creates an endearingly blunt heroine who speaks to every teen who struggles with family expectations, and proves that the most impressive achievement is to be true to yourself.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

The Cow that Laid an Egg by Andy Cutbill, illustrated by Russell Ayto

From chapters.ca:
If only Marjorie could ride bikes and do handstands, like the other cows. She just feels so ordinary. That is, until, one morning, Marjorie is astonished to find that she's laid an egg! People come from far and wide to see the cow that laid an egg. Marjorie feels much more special now! But the other cows are suspicious – they think her Marjorie's friends, the chickens, might have something to do with it. And there is only one way to find out...by waiting for the egg to hatch...Does the baby inside the egg really belong to Marjorie?

One Waterelon Seed by Celia Barker Lottridge, illustratedby Karen Patkau

From chapters.ca:
In this deceptively simple counting book, Max and Josephine tend their garden while readers follow along, counting from one to ten as the garden is planted. Then readers can count in groups of tens as the garden is harvested, while they search through the pictures for the many small animals that are hiding throughout.

Little Louie the Baby Bloomer by Robert Kraus, illustrate by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey

From chapters.ca:
Leo's little brother, Louie, couldn't do anything right. He couldn't throw a ball. He couldn't pull a wagon. And he didn't know how to play with his big brother, Leo. "Little Louie will play with you in his own good time," explained Leo's father. "He's a Late Bloomer, just like you." So Leo stopped playing with Little Louie and decided to teach Louie instead. And one day, Louie bloomed! How Leo learns patience and how Little Louie blooms with the help of his big brother continues the story of the endearing tiger family that began with Leo the Late Bloomer.

Ready for Winter by Marthe Jocelyn

From chapters.ca:
What am I going to wear? The question that diverts us all is first presented in the toddler years when the mastery of getting dressed is a triumph and opinions about clothing are emphatic. Ready for Winter displays a full wardrobe, introducing lovely words like turtleneck and galoshes, and allowing even the very young reader to be an expert on what should be worn next season.

Puff the Magic Dragon by Peter Yarrow and Lenny Lipton, illustrated by Eric Puybaret


From chapters.ca:
Puff, the Magic Dragon is simply one of the most beloved songs of all time— a classic that’s become as much a part of the childhood experience as Mother Goose and fairy tales. Yet singer/songwriter Peter Yarrow and co-composer Lenny Lipton have never allowed a picture book adaptation of this magical tale…until now. With Yarrow’s and Lipton’s blessing, Puff, Jackie Paper, and the land of Honalee finally live on the page.

Friday, July 11, 2008

A Corner of the Universe by Ann M. Martin

From chapters.ca:
The summer she turns 12, Hattie Owen is steeped in the routines of her small-town life until the startling arrival of an uncle no one has ever spoken about. Now that Uncle Adam's "school" - an institution for the mentally disabled - is closing, Hattie's family must deal with a childlike young man whose existence they've denied for years. Hattie suddenly experiences a summer in which she learns living life fully means facing both the good times and the bad.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Stuart Little by Peggy Gifford, photography by Valorie Fisher

From chapters.ca:
It wasn't as if Moxy Maxwell hadn't tried to do her summer reading. She and Stuart Little had been inseparable all summer, like best friends. If Stuart Little wasn't in her backpack, it was in her lap...or holding up the coffee table...or getting splashed when Moxy went swimming. But now it's the end of August — the day before fourth grade. And if Moxy doesn't read all of Stuart Little immediately, there are going to be "consequences."
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