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Series: Hen for Izzy Pippik, A Hardcover Aubrey Davis 9781554532438 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 01, 2012

When Shaina finds a magnificent hen, she knows that Izzy Pippik, the hen's owner, is sure to return for her. In the meantime, Shaina decides she will care for the animal. But when dozens of eggs hatch and rowdy chickens scatter throughout the village, Shaina must fight the entire town if she has any hope of protecting the birds. Inspired by Jewish and Islamic traditional texts, this is a beautiful tale about doing the right thing, even in the face of adversity.
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Series: Virginia Wolf Hardcover Kyo Maclear 9781554536498 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 01, 2012

Vanessa's sister, Virginia, is in a “wolfish” mood --- growling, howling and acting very strange. It's a funk so fierce, the whole household feels topsy-turvy. Vanessa tries everything she can think of to cheer her up, but nothing seems to work. Then Virginia tells Vanessa about an imaginary, perfect place called Bloomsberry. Armed with an idea, Vanessa begins to paint Bloomsberry on the bedroom walls, transforming them into a beautiful garden complete with a ladder and swing “so that what was down could climb up.” Before long, Virginia, too, h... + Read More
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Series: Animal Masquerade Hardcover Marianne Dubuc 9781554537822 $16.95 USD JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Mar 01, 2012

Come one, come all to the animal masquerade! The lion is going as an elephant, the elephant as a parrot, and the parrot as a turtle! Each costume gives way to another, yielding new surprises on every page, and revealing a menagerie of familiar and unusual animals. Young children will delight in the absurd and amusing images (who wouldn't love a ladybug dressed as a hippopotamus?) and will also appreciate the gags (a fish costumed as a cat is dubbed a “catfish”) and other bits of silly sweetness. Recapping this reading adventure: a detailed pano... + Read More
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Series: Dear Flyary Hardcover Dianne Young 9781554534487 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 01, 2012

One-eyed alien Frazzle recounts his flying adventures in a new journal (in alien vernacular, of course). He bighearts his little Model 7, but as time passes, it starts making strange sounds, and Frazzle --- pressured by friends and co-workers --- wonders if he should trade it in. One day, when it goes CLUNK in the middle of the flyway, it's clear something must be done. Youngsters will love the out-of-this-world illustrations depicting worlds rife with all manner of alien life. Even more irresistible: an unexpected ending sure to delight carefu... + Read More
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Series: Jasper John Dooley Jasper John Dooley: Star of the Week Hardcover Caroline Adderson 9781554535781 $16.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Mar 01, 2012

At last, it's Jasper John Dooley's turn to be Star of the Week at school. Unfortunately, nothing turns out as planned. His Show and Tell falls flat. A new baby at his friend Ori's house steals his spotlight. And worst of all, the new baby has only-child Jasper wondering if his own family is too small. When Jasper decides to build himself a brother (named Earl) out of wood, Earl's schoolyard shenanigans send Jasper to the principal's office! But with a little help from family and friends, things turn around for Jasper. And by the time Friday arr... + Read More
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Series: Daisy Daisy's Perfect Word Hardcover Sandra V. Feder 9781554536450 $15.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Mar 01, 2012

Curly-haired Daisy likes picking lemons on sunny days, playing kickball and making long dandelion chains. But more than any of these things, she loves words and even compiles lists of her favorites in a bright green notebook covered with purple polka dots. When Daisy's beloved teacher, Miss Goldner, becomes engaged and must move to another town, Daisy decides to give her the ultimate gift: the perfect word. But with so many good words to choose from, finding just the right one isn't easy.
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Series: Lobster Chronicles Lower the Trap Hardcover Jessica Scott Kerrin 9781554535767 $16.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Mar 01, 2012

Graeme knows every inch of his fishing community. What's left for a future marine biologist to discover? But when Graeme's dad catches a gargantuan lobster with antennae the size of bicycle spokes, Graeme is fascinated. Graeme is even more excited when his dad promises to put the creature up for auction at the town's annual lobster festival and, if it gets the highest bid, use the prize money to take Graeme to a marine research aquarium. But what if the right thing would be to set the lobster free? Lower the Trap is the first book in the Lobs... + Read More
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Series: Island Horse, The Hardcover Susan Hughes 9781554535927 $17.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Mar 01, 2012

It's the early half of the 19th century in coastal Nova Scotia, and almost-ten-year-old Ellie is adjusting to the recent death of her mother. But just when she finally begins to feel happy again, Ellie and her father move to remote Sable Island, a tiny, windblown crescent of grass and sand in the Atlantic. While her father works, Ellie explores the island, feeling alone and furious with her pa for making them leave their beloved home. Even meeting a spirited island girl named Sarah does little to dispel her anger and grief. Then one afternoon, ... + Read More
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Series: Faith Five Religions and What They Share Hardcover Richard Steckel 9781554537501 $18.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Mar 01, 2012

This kid-friendly exploration of faith provides a superb overview of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism. Young readers will learn about different aspects of each religion, including historical origins and beliefs, holy texts, religious clothing and places of worship. They will also find out about the values, customs and symbols all five religions share, such as the golden rule, charity, prayer and candles. Straightforward, simple text makes the content interesting and accessible, as do the vivid photos of children around the w... + Read More
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Series: Get Outside The Kids Guide to Fun in the Great Outdoors Paperback Jane Drake 9781554538027 $16.95 USD JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 10 Mar 01, 2012

Armed with Get Outside, a kid will never say, “I'm bored!” again. This book is a key to the world of fun beyond the front door. Activities are divided into four categories (Nature Lover, Outdoor Fun and Games, Cozy Inside and Look to the Sky), where readers will find instructions for making things like sundials, bird feeders and kites, as well as rules for games such as 500 Up, Spud and Shinny. Accompanying these descriptions are fun facts and scientific, historic and cultural context. The passage on playing jacks, for example, includes a sid... + Read More
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Series: Kitten's Spring Board book Eugenie Fernandes 9781554531479 $8.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 1 - 4 Mar 01, 2012

It's a bright spring day in the farmyard and Kitten is meeting all sorts of animals and their young, including frogs and tadpoles, owls and owlets and many more. In this first book in the Kitten series, rhyming couplets capture the animals' sounds and actions, making it a fantastic interactive read-aloud. Young readers will enjoy mimicking animal sounds, picking out seasonal details in the exquisite mixed-media art and searching for and finding Kitten on every page. The Kitten series follows a lovable feline around the farmyard over the cours... + Read More
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Series: Pup and Hound Board book Susan Hood 9781554538188 $8.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 1 - 4 Mar 01, 2012

This playful board book tells the story of selfless Hound and very hungry Pup, who needs to eat “now, now, now!” Hound scrounges around for something Pup might like, but when offered the stick, Pup says, “Ick!” To the shoe, he says, “Ewww!” Hound perseveres, and soon offers Pup the ultimate treat (meat!). Budding bookworms will love the simple text and use of rhyme and the lively and charming illustrations.
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Series: Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach Paperback Mélanie Watt 9781554534623 $7.95 USD JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 01, 2012

We know by now that Scaredy Squirrel only feels safe when he's at home in his nut tree, with his defenses, his emergency kit and his back-up plans at the ready. So even though the sun is shining and it's time for a vacation, Scaredy does not want to go to the beach --- that vast, frightening place where a squirrel could get stranded. (Not to mention other hazards such as sea monsters, falling coconuts, seagulls, pirates and lobsters.) Instead, Scaredy builds his own safe beach getaway under his nut tree, complete with germ-free inflatable poo... + Read More
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Series: Larf Hardcover Ashley Spires 9781554537013 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Apr 01, 2012

No one believes Larf exists, and he likes it that way. Larf, you see, is a sasquatch, the only sasquatch in the world (or so it seems). He has a very pleasant, and very private, life in the woods, where on any given day he might be found jogging, gardening or walking Eric, his pet bunny. But everything changes one morning when Larf discovers that another sasquatch is scheduled to make an appearance in the nearby city of Hunderfitz. What?! That must mean he's not the only sasquatch in the world! Excited by the prospect of having a friend to s... + Read More
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Series: Pirate Girl's Treasure, The An Origami Adventure Hardcover Peyton Leung 9781554536603 $16.95 USD JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Apr 01, 2012

In this spectacularly original picture book, the story mirrors an origami activity: As a pig-tailed pirate girl travels through mountains, valleys, a cave and finally by sea to reach the treasure her grandfather has hidden for her, imaginative illustrations show different incarnations of a single folded sheet of paper within the scenes. Best of all, clear instructions at the end will let readers recreate the story with just a few folds and tears, transforming a piece of notebook paper into a mountain, hat, cave, boat and really cool pirate shirt.
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Series: Vote for Me! Hardcover Ben Clanton 9781554538225 $18.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Apr 01, 2012

Hey, you! Yes, you with the dazzling smile! The donkey wants your vote. So does the elephant. And each will do just about anything to win your support. Brag? Sure! Flatter? Absolutely! Exaggerate, name-call, make silly promises and generally act childish? Yes, yes, yes and yes. Soon, the tension mounts, and these two quarrelsome candidates resort to slinging mud (literally) and flinging insults. And what happens when the election results are in? Well, let's just say the donkey and the elephant are in for a little surprise --- and a certain bewh... + Read More
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Series: Big Green Book of the Big Blue Sea, The Hardcover Helaine Becker 9781554537464 $16.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Apr 01, 2012

Based on the idea that knowledge is power, The Big Green Book of the Big Blue Sea shows how the ocean works and why this immense ecosystem needs our protection. Experiments using everyday materials help explain scientific concepts, such as why the ocean is salty, how temperature affects water density and why fish don't get waterlogged. A focus on pollution and other ecological hazards raises awareness. Young scientists will gain a hands-on understanding of how “booms” clean oil spills and how a garbage patch roughly twice the size of Texas ca... + Read More
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Series: Big Green Book of the Big Blue Sea, The Paperback Helaine Becker 9781554537471 $10.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Apr 01, 2012

Based on the idea that knowledge is power, The Big Green Book of the Big Blue Sea shows how the ocean works and why this immense ecosystem needs our protection. Experiments using everyday materials help explain scientific concepts, such as why the ocean is salty, how temperature affects water density and why fish don't get waterlogged. A focus on pollution and other ecological hazards raises awareness. Young scientists will gain a hands-on understanding of how “booms” clean oil spills and how a garbage patch roughly twice the size of Texas ca... + Read More
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Series: Earth-Friendly Buildings, Bridges and More The Eco-Journal of Corry Lapont Hardcover Etta Kaner 9781554535705 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Apr 01, 2012

Introducing Corry Lapont: 12-year-old and aspiring “green” engineer. This dynamic title takes the form of Corry's scrapbook. It's a dazzling collection of postcards, brochures and other memorabilia documenting Corry's research into green design. Kid-friendly language explains the engineering behind some of the planet's most cutting edge towers, bridges, tunnels, domes, dams, dikes, locks and levees. These structures include the Vizcaya Bridge in Spain, where gondolas transport cars over the Nervion River, and the Channel tunnel, where trains sp... + Read More
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Series: Margaret and the Moth Tree Hardcover Kari Trogen 9781554538232 $16.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 11 Apr 01, 2012

Lemony Snicket meets Charlotte's Web in this spellbinding story about a quiet, brown-haired orphan named Margaret trapped in a dreadful orphanage run by the sinister, beautiful Miss Switch. After an unsuccessful attempt to alert authorities to Miss Switch's tyranny, Margaret is forced to endure a life of complete silence. But the new state of affairs proves to be more blessing than curse. You see, Margaret can hear things other people cannot. And on one incredible day, Margaret hears tiny voices coming from a strange, thorny tree and discovers ... + Read More