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More Young Hoosier Award Nominees 2010-2011

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:07:00 +0000

Tadpole Rex-A tiny primordial tadpole grows into a frog, feeling just as strong and powerful as the huge tyrannosaurus rex that stomps through the mud.

Badger's Fancy Meal - Badger is bored with the same old meals, but his search for more exciting food only leads to trouble.

The Dog Who Belonged to No One -The hard-working daughter of two bakers and a perfectly nice stray dog live lonely lives in the same town, until they meet one very stormy day.

Rapunzel's Revenge -Rapunzel is raised in a grand villa surrounded by towering walls. Rapunzel dreams of a different mother than Gothel, the woman she calls Mother. She climbs over the wall and finds out the truth. Her real mother, Kate, is a slave in Gothel's gold mine. In this Old West retelling, Rapunzel uses her hair as a lasso and to take on outlaws--including Gothel.

How Many Ways Can You Catch a Fly? - Flies are fast! They can hover, walk upside down, and use their lightning-quick reflexes to escape predators. But rainbow trout, slender lorises, and assassin bugs can catch them. Chimney swifts can, too. How do such diverse creatures manage to capture the same prey? Similar in structure to What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?, this eye-popping picture book introduces readers to a menagerie of animals that approach the same challenges in very different ways.

Turtle's Penguin Day -After hearing a bedtime story about penguins, Turtle dresses as a penguin for school and soon the entire class is having a penguin day.

Farmer George Plants a Nation -Besides being a general and the first president of the United States, George Washington was also a farmer. His efforts to create a self-sufficient farm at Mount Vernon, Virginia, mirrored his struggle to form a new nation. Excerpts from Washington's writings are featured throughout the book, which also includes a timeline, resource section, as well as essays on Washington at Mount Vernon and his thoughts on slavery.
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On Meadowview Street - Upon moving to a new house, young Caroline and her parents encourage wildflowers to grow and birds and animals to stay in their yard, which soon has the whole suburban street living up to its name.

Guess What is Growing Inside This Egg - Gives facts about the many ways animals care for their eggs and young.

Young Hoosier Book Award Nominees 2010-2011

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:29:00 +0000

The Seer of Shadows-In New York City in 1872, fourteen-year-old Horace, a photographer's apprentice, becomes entangled in a plot to create fraudulent spirit photographs, but when Horace accidentally frees the real ghost of a dead girl bent on revenge, his life takes a frightening turn.

How to Steal a Dog - Living in the family car in their small North Carolina town after their father leaves them virtually penniless, Georgina, desperate to improve their situation and unwilling to accept her overworked mother's calls for patience, persuades her younger brother to help her in an elaborate scheme to get money by stealing a dog and then claiming the reward that the owners are bound to offer.

The Fabled Fourth Graders of Aesop Elementary School- An unlikely teacher takes over the disorderly fourth-grade class of Aesop Elementary School with surprising results.

The Crossroads-When eleven-year-old Zack Jennings moves to Connecticut with his father and new stepmother, they must deal with the ghosts left behind by a terrible accident, as well as another kind of ghost from Zack's past.

The Sherlock Files -Xena and Xander Holmes, an American brother and sister living in London for a year, discover that Sherlock Holmes was their great-great-great grandfather when they are inducted into the Society for the Preservation of Famous Detectives and given his unsolved casebook, from which they attempt to solve the case of a famous missing painting.

Ellie McDoodle - New Kid in School-Ellie writes and doodles in a journal of her family's move to a new home and her struggle to make friends, which gets a lot easier as she leads a nonviolent protest about long lunch lines at school.

Football Hero - When twelve-year-old Ty's brother Thane is recruited out of college to play for the New York Jets, their Uncle Gus uses Ty to get insider information for his gambling ring, landing Ty and Thane in trouble with the Mafia.

Alvin Ho - Allergic to Girls, School and Other Scary Things -A young boy in Concord, Massachusetts, who loves superheroes and comes from a long line of brave Chinese farmer-warriors, wants to make friends, but first he must overcome his fear of everything.

Oggie Cooder -Quirky fourth-grader Oggie Cooder goes from being shunned to everyone's best friend when his uncanny ability to chew slices of cheese into the shapes of states wins him a slot on a popular television talent show, but he soon learns the perils of being a celebrity--and having a neighbor girl as his manager.

Brendan Buckley's Universe -Brendan Buckley, a biracial ten-year-old, applies his scientific problem-solving ability and newfound interest in rocks and minerals to connect with his white grandfather, the president of Puyallup Rock Club, and to learn why he and Brendan's mother are estranged.

Cover-Up --Fledgling fourteen-year-old sports reporters Susan Carol and Stevie investigate suspicious activities at the Super Bowl after Stevie gets fired from his co-anchor job on a ground-breaking teen sports show.

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:38:00 +0000

Big Wolf and Little Wolf - Big Wolf has always lived alone at the top of a hill under a tree, so when a little wolf suddenly arrives one day, he does not know what to think.

Moonshot - Here is the story of the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon -- a story of leaving and returning during the summer of 1969, and a story of home, seen whole, from far away by steady astronauts in their great machines.

My Abuelita- With great gusto, a child's grandmother performs deep knee bends, consumes a breakfast of "huevos estrellados," and practices vocal exercises before going to work as a storyteller.

We Are the Ship -Using an "Everyman" player as his narrator, Kadir Nelson tells the story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through the decline after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the majors in 1947. Illustrations from oil paintings by artist Kadir Nelson.

Claudette Colvin - Based on extensive interviews with Claudette Colvin and many others, Phillip Hoose presents the first in-depth account of an important yet largely unknown civil rights figure, skillfully weaving her dramatic story into the fabric of the historic Montgomery bus boycott and court case that would change the course of American history.

Bodies from the Ice -Recounts the discovery of the oldest human mummy in the 1990s by two mountain climbers on the Austrian border, in this exciting volume that reveals how glaciers, hulking masses of moving ice, are now offering up many secrets from the past.

Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken - Longing for adventure, intrepid Louise leaves her comfortable nest and goes to sea.

New Audio Books!

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:26:00 +0000

Paulie Pastrami Achieves World Peace -Seven-year-old Paulie, an ordinary boy, brings peace to his home and school through small acts of kindness, but needs help to achieve his goal of world peace.

How Do You Wokka-Wokka? A young boy who likes to "wokka-wokka, shimmy-shake, and shocka-shocka" gathers his neighbors together for a surprise celebration.

Otis-When a big new yellow tractor arrives, Otis the friendly little tractor is cast away behind the barn, but when trouble occurs Otis is the only one who can help.

The Curious Garden-Liam discovers a hidden garden and with careful tending spreads color throughout the gray city.

One Beetle Too Many -Describes the life and work of the renowned nineteenth-century biologist who transformed conventional Western thought with his theory of natural evolution.

New Audio Books!

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:24:00 +0000

Jeff Corwin Your Backyard is Wild! - As the son of a biologist and an ecologist, nine-year-old Benjamin looks forward to seeing man-made wonders while visiting his cousin in New York City, but also hopes to observe and record some of the wildlife there.

Franny K. Stein The Fran that Time Forgot - When her embarrassing middle name is revealed at school, mad scientist Franny K. Stein experiments with time in order to return to the past and give herself a more dignified name.

Horrible Harry on the Ropes - A special Valentine's Day card helps third-grader Harry overcome his fear of climbing the rope in gym class.

Roscoe Riley Rules Never Swim in Applesauce -When first-grader Roscoe Riley goes on a school field trip to an apple orchard carrying his sister's fortune-telling ball, the outlook is cloudy.

Nancy Drew The Case of the Sneaky Snowman - Winter has come to River Heights, and the girls are busy making a snowman--affectionately named Sherlock. They are distracted, however, by one of their classmates. It seems Deirdre has changed her name to Madame Chocolata, and she's reading marshmallows to tell fortunes. Then Sherlock disappears, and an outbreak of pranks plagues the kids. Could Sherlock have come to life--or is someone less frosty behind everything?

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:17:00 +0000

Road Race-Three truck buddies. One big race. Who will end up in first place?

The Puppy Twins -Dora and her puppy Perrito are off to a Twin's Day Party at Play Park! Based on a brand new episode! Perrito will meet his twin at the party. Guess whose puppy is Perrito's twin? This fun ready to read is based on a brand new episode, and sure to become a favorite with Dora fans, twins, and puppy lovers!

Luke Skywalker's Amazing Story -From his humble upbringing on Tatooine to his Jedi training with Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda, beginning readers can follow Luke Skywalker as he grows from boy to man to Jedi.

R2-D2 and Friends -R2-D2, C-3PO, and other droids from the classic Star Wars films come to life in this title ideal for readers who are beginning to read by themselves.

Biscuit's First Sleepover -Biscuit, the mischievous little puppy, helps the little girl pack her toothbrush and pajamas for a playdate at a friend's house.

Diego's Great Dinosaur Rescue -Diego, Alicia, Dora, and Baby Jaguar go back in time to rescue a dinosaur and bring her back safely to her family! This book includes fascinating dinosaur trivia.

Steam Engine Stories - Filled with gentle humor and lots of photo illustrations, here are three favorite stories straight from the classic Thomas DVDs. First, Thomas is eager to hear the Legend of Proteus' Lamp. Next, James gets a new coat, and doesn't want to ruin it by working too hard. And finally, a beautiful golden eagle has been spotted on Sodor. Thomas loves birds, but the eagle never seems to be anywhere that Thomas can see it.

Thomas and the Treasure - Three adventures featuring Thomas the tank engine and his friends on the magical island of Sodor.

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:51:00 +0000

100 Fun Finds - Offers picture puzzles which invite young readers to pick out objects from various backgrounds.

Camping -An up-close look at why so many enjoy camping and the types of equipment needed for a fun and safe trip.

Daring BMXers- Meet the most fearless BMX champions in this ultimate guide to the tricks, competitions, and history of the sport! From its beginnings in Southern California to its debut as an Olympic sport in 2008, kids will discover how bicycle motocross became the no-limits adventure that fans know today. Fast-paced narratives and full-color photos will engage young readers in the excitement of this extreme action sport. A gear page shows the equipment and safety features used by pros and beginners alike.

Up, Up and Away -Ginger Wadsworth and Patricia J. Wynne chronicle the real-life drama of one spider as she eats, grows, spins a dragline of silk and soars up, up, and away to find a home of her own.

Space Life -Discusses information about space life within recent years as well as plans for future explorations of space life.

101 Animal Secrets -Presents a collection of trivia about animals, discussing the length of an anteater's tongue, the eating habits of koalas, and the physical characteristics of worms.

Can You See What I See? Christmas- Read the words and find the hidden Christmas objects.

Insects -Insects are the most successful animals on Earth and Science kids: Insects introduces readers to the tiny creatures that fly, scuttle, and lurk in the world around us. Stick insects are masters of disguise, wasps can sting, and ants even have a social structure in which they have different jobs to do. Be amazed at the incredible variety of insect life that lives all around us.

Oceans and Seas - Covers saltiness, tides, waves and weather, plants and animals, and ecological issues. Includes instructions for projects.

American Flag- Check out cool Smithsonian websites and exhibits throughout the book. Meet a Smithsonian Curator. See fabulous close-up photos. Read extremely fun facts about flags!

Extreme Rocks and Minerals -some minerals are extremely soft-as soft as baby powder. Other minerals are extremely hard-like diamonds, the hardest natural substance in the world. Some rocks were once extremely hot-they were made from magma deep under the earth. Do you know that you use minerals when you look in a mirror, brush your teeth, or sprinkle salt on your French fries? Find out all the answers about rocks and minerals-even how to study them yourself-when you dig in to Extreme Rocks & Minerals!

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:52:00 +0000

Jedi Adventures -Proficient readers can join the Jedi knights on daring adventures throughout the galaxy, in this Level 4 readers based on the hit animated series on Cartoon Network.

Yoda in Action - After their ship is destroyed, Jedi Master Yoda and his three clone troops attempt to defeat the evil assassin Asajj Ventress and her droid troops and win King Katuunko and his Toydarian subjects over to the Republic's cause.

In the City of Dreams - Eric lies in a coma after battling Ko and his beasts. Desperate to save their friend, Neal, Julie, and Princess Keeah rush to Samarindo for a cure.

Flight of the Blue Serpent - Eric and his friends seek the truth about a mysterious, magical snowflake from a flying blue serpent, which Ko will stop at nothing to possess.

The Treasure of the Orkins -Eric and his friends hurry to recover a mysterious treasure that was stolen from the king of the Lumpies by the thieving Snitchers before their enemy, Ko, can claim it.

Message in the Mountain -With the aid of the magic spyglass, Mattie, Alex, and Sophie Chapman are transported to Mount Rushmore during its construction and help save the face of Thomas Jefferson. Includes facts about the monument and directions for making a pulley-drawn cable.

Firehouse Fun! -Freddy's class is learning about fire safety! Freddy Thresher's class is taking a field trip to the local firehouse to learn about fire safety. But Freddy has a problem--he's afraid to slide down the fireman's pole. Can he find a good place to hide? Or can Freddy learn to be as brave as a real fightfighter?

Camping Catastrophe! - First-grader Freddy, who is afraid of the dark, is apprehensive about going on a wilderness camping trip.

New Fiction

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:39:00 +0000

Sir Fartsalot Hunts the Booger- In the kingdom of Armpit, a young prince with a penchant for practical jokes joins a flatulent, old knight on a quest to find the silent, but deadly source of the Foul West Wind and to vanquish the monstrous Booger.

Fablehaven Grip of the Shadow Plague - After defeating one enemy and unveiling a traitor, Kendra and Seth plunge into the international world of magic. As Kendra travels to another refuge to locate an artifact of incredible strength, Seth faces another attack at Fablehaven. The creatures there are turning, not falling into evil like the fairies previously but actually turning into shadow-- evolving into powerful and more threatening forms never seen before. Even those creatures known to be resistant to falling are changing and infecting those around them.

Rise of the Evening Star - At the end of the school year, Kendra and her brother, Seth, find themselves racing back to Fablehaven, a refuge for mythical and magical creatures where their grandfather is caretaker. The Society of the Evening Star, an ancient organization determined to infiltrate the preserve and steal a hidden artifact of great power, is storming the gates. If the artifact falls into the wrong hands, it could mean the downfall of other preserves and possibly the world. Time is running out.

Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary - The magical preserve Fablehaven provides refuge to numerous mystical species: centaurs, trolls, satyrs, ogres, fairies, minotaurs, brownies, imps, nymphs, and many others. But some beings are too large and powerful to be confined to regular enchanted refuges. These mightiest of creatures dwell inside the dragon sanctuaries.

When the Sergeant Came Marching Home -In 1946 when his father returns from the war, a ten year old boy and his family move from the Montana town where they had been living to an old, run-down farm in the middle of nowhere, where they work hard trying to make ends meet.

The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan - While fourteen-year-old Enola Holmes endeavors to save her friend Lady Cecily Alistair from an unwelcome arranged marriage, she meets with some assistance from her older brother, Sherlock, and interference by the eldest, Mycroft.

The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets - Fourteen-year-old Enola Holmes, disguised as a beautiful woman, finds clues in floral bouquets as she searches for the missing Doctor Watson, a companion of her famous older brother, Sherlock.

In Memory of Ruth Buchholz

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:54:00 +0000

Fancy Nancy - The Dazzling Book Report -Nancy is determined to make the cover of her very first book report as fancy as she can, but she spends so much time on it that she has no time to write about the book.

What's That, Mittens? When Mittens the kitten digs a hole under the fence in the yard, he meets a new friend--Max the dog.

Biscuit Takes a Walk -A playful puppy wants to see everything on a walk to Grandpa's house.

Stuck in the Mud -Thomas meets a new friend who need lots of repairs .

Thomas and the Jet Engine - When the jet engine that Thomas the Tank Engine is transporting to the airport accidentally gets switched on, Thomas suddenly becomes the fastest engine on the island.

Uh-Oh, Max! -When Max gets in trouble after speeding up a ramp, all of his Trucktown friends try to help out.

Snow Trucking! -On a snow day, all the trucks go out to play.

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:26:00 +0000

Volcanoes -Describes volcanoes, how they form, and the damage they cause.

Tsunamis -Describes tsunamis, how they occur, and the damage they cause.

Avalanches -Describes avalanches, how they occur, and the damage they cause.

Earthquakes -Describes earthquakes, how they occur, and the damage they cause.

Tornadoes -Describes tornadoes, how they form, and the tools scientists use to predict them.

Hurricanes -Describes hurricanes, how they form, and the damage they cause.

Farm Animals -The questions young children have about cows, chickens, sheep, pigs, horses, and more are answered in this trip down to the farm. How these favorite animals live and are cared for is revealed when readers lift the flaps. What's more, the artwork magically changes, creating a fun spot-the-difference game.

Pets -No animals are more accessible to young readers than pets, which makes them a great starting point for scientific inquiry.Pets covers all aspects of the most common pets, including cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, ponies, and small rodents. To encourage problem solving, readers can look for clues in the artwork and enjoy the thrill of uncovering each answer.

Creepy Crawlies -BUGS! Kids love them. In Creepy-Crawlies, budding entomologists get up close and personal with their favorite interesting insects. Covering everything from pouncing spiders to industrious ants, buzzing bees, and butterfly transformations, this book is the go-to source for curious kid's buggiest questions.

Baby Animals -In Baby Animals, children explore the amazing range of creatures born all over the world. In the kid-friendly language and interactive pictures, young zoologists will find answers on everything from the hatching of a baby penguin to the transformation of a tadpole. A perfect introduction to the planet's youngest inhabitants, whether furry, feathery, or scaly.

New Non-Fiction for 2010

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:41:00 +0000

Baby Polar Bear's Snow-Day - Photo Adventure books include an innovative format with interactive text and fun facts about baby animals! Two little cubs and their mother emerge from a den in the spring. Follow them on their big adventure as they run and roll about on the Artic Snow. Throughout the book, special Fact Stops offer real info on the lives of polar bears

Baby Penguin Slips and Slides -Meet the baby penguins as they slip and slide and learn to fend for themselves in a world of snow and ice. Cool info on penguins and how they live in such a cold environment.

Baby Elephant's Fun in the Sun - Photo Adventure books include an innovative format with interactive text and fun facts about baby animals! Join the baby elephant on her play day. Watch her flap her ears, roll in the mud and learn the ways of an adult elephant. Fact Stops throughout the book include interesting info about elephants and their behavior in the wild.

Mummies-Why were mummies mummified? These mysterious corpses provide a fascinating window on the past of cultures worldwide. "Mummies" has plenty of ghoulish intrigue to keep young readers reading. This irresistible title provides the solid science behind the myths and guarantees a successful and rewarding reading experience for kids at Level 2. "Mummies"is a compelling combination of fun, facts, jokes and captivating photography.

Trucks! Who can resist trucks? They're loud. They're complicated. They have wheels twice as tall as your dad. Trucks! has many cool images of the trucks we know and love. This Level 1 text is revved up with sound words and images to steer young readers on the road to reading success.

Tractor Power! - Facts and photos that show the many jobs trators can do--from tilling fields to planting seeds to baling and lifting hay.

How Does it Grow? - Learn how corn, apples, peanuts, and crops grow and what machines are used to harvest the crops.

What's New on the Farm? - Learn about the new baby animals and crops of the farm.

Hannah Montana Country Girl - Miley Stewart loves her life and getting to be pop star Hannah Montana is pretty cool, too! But when her father thinks fame has gone to her head, he takes her home to Tennessee for a reality check.

Michelle Obama - Mom in Cheif -Learn all about America's new First Lady!Michelle Obama never considered a life in politics and now she is our new First Lady. From the bestselling duo of Barack Obama: United States President comes this easy-to-read biography filled with photos of the entire Obama family. It charts Michelle's life from her childhood in Chicago, her years at Princeton and Harvard Law, and her historic journey to the White House.

Barack Obama -On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama made history with his election as the first African-American President of the United States. Now our bestselling reader, Barack Obama: An American Story, has a post-election subtitle and is a third longer, including new information on the campaign and election as well as new photos. It's the perfect book for primary graders who want to know all about the 44th president.

Snakes! - They're SSSSLITHERY! SLIPPERY! They creep us out! But get to know them and you'll find snakes private, quiet types who just want a cool, shady place to call home. From the tip of their forked tongues, to skin that sheds, to the rattles on certain tails, these creatures have secrets all kids will love. Cool photos and fun facts slip us inside their surprising world.

Storms!- Storms are SCARY! But it's cool to understand what's going on when Mother Nature gets angry. Why does the wind howl? Why does it rain for days? How do rivers overflow? Thunder and lightening, monsoons, hurricanes, tornadoes...the facts and photos in this book will blow you away!

Frogs! - What was that? That's the roaring burp of a bullfrog! See that? That's the slick, shiny skin of colorful little rainforest frogs! Alive with froggy facts, this book has the coolest photos to bring kids deep into the swampy world of our amphibian amigos.

Volcanoes! - Describes how a volcano is formed, the different types of volcanoes, where the most active volcanoes are found, and what happens when a volcano erupts.

How Animals Eat -In this Level 3 non-fiction first reader, youngsters will learn how different animals eat.

How Animals Move -What would it be like to run faster than a car? A cheetah knows. What if you could jump a tall fence in one leap? A kangaroo can. Animals have different bodies that help them move in different ways. Get ready to meet some interesting animals on the move in this Level 3 first reader.

How Animals Use Their Senses - From a snake that smells with its tongue to a fly that tastes its dinner by walking on it, there is a lot to explore in the surprising world of animal senses in this Level 3 first reader.

How Animals Defend Themselves - Young readers will be excited to learn about how animals protect themselves from predators in this non-fiction Level 3 first reader.

New Easy Fiction

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:25:00 +0000

Dino-Pets -Where does a young dinosaur admirer go to find a pet? The Dino Pets store carries every kind of dinosaur a kid could possibly want. Sure, some of them might be a little too big and others might be too fast, but there are advantages too, a Seismosaurus makes a great backyard playset!

Billy Bully - In this story that introduces the numbers from one to ten, Billy Bully learns to be nice to his friends

Johnny Tractor Saves the Parade - Johnny Tractor and his friends have a parade for the children in town, but nobody is there to watch. Can Johnny save the day?

Corey Combine and the Great Big Mess - Corey Combine and his other machine friends follow clues to find out who is making a big mess on Merriweather Farm.

Elliot Minds the Store -When Kelly leaves Elliot in charge of her hardware store just before her big sale starts, he is upset because he cannot seem to do anything right.

Tools for Toys - Manny has been called upon to fix a swing set for Mr. Singha's daughter. When Manny and the tools arrive, they discover that Mr. Singh is much too busy to play with his daughter. While Manny works on the swing set, the tools get to know the young girl, and they become her new playmates.

The Best Repairman -Handy Manny has been named the county's best repairman by the local newspaper. But when a reporter shows up to interview Manny, everything seems to go wrong as the county's best tools start to compete for the spotlight.

New Fiction for 2010!

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:49:00 +0000

Honestly, Mallory!- When Mallory cannot decide what to be on Career Day, it makes her feel like she is not good at anything and she ends up telling a lie that quickly gets out of control.

Mallory on Board - Despite her fears of being a "third wheel," Mallory goes on a cruise for the wedding of the mother and father of her two best friends.

Flat Stanley Great Egyptian Grave Robbery-Asked to travel to Egypt to help with an urgent archaeological expedition, Flat Stanley suspects that he might be helping grave robbers and must rely on his quick thinking, unique flatness, and new friends to make things right.

Flat Stanley - The Mount Rushmore Calamity -Hoping to escape the attention brought on by the accident that flattened Stanley, the Lambchop family drives to South Dakota, where they become involved in a wild west adventure at Mount Rushmore.

Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb -Horrid Henry and Moody Margaret are a perfect pair. Henry has a secret club that doesn't allow girls in. Margaret has a secret club just for girls. And both Henry and Margaret love to play pranks. But with Perfect Peter and Sour Susan acting as spies, which secret club will win?".

Judy Moody Goes to College - When her substitute teacher realizes she is struggling in math, Judy is sent to a math tutor at the local college and soon is completely into the spirit of college life.

Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express -Stink Moody, friends Webster and Sophie, and Mrs. Birdwistle visit tourist attractions in Virginia as they try to give away 101 guinea pigs rescued from a laboratory, although Stink is very reluctant to give away his favorite, Astro.

Pirate School Treasure Trouble - When, after finding buried treasure guarded by giant sand crabs, the crew of the Sea Rat comes down with a mysterious illness, the pirate students suspect that the treasure is cursed.

Pirate School Camp Buccaneer- Captain Stinky Beard's pirate students, who want to win without cheating, compete in sailing races, treasure hunts, and swashbuckling events at Camp Buccaneer.

Puppy Place Princess - When Charles discovers Princess, a cute but spoiled Yorkie puppy, he is determined to help her friend a new home where she can get the love and attention she needs.

Puppy Place Maggie and Max - Charles and Lizzie Peterson try to find Maggie, the Saint Bernard dog, and Max, the cat, homes before Christmas.

New books just in time for Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:24:00 +0000

Beginner Books:
Clifford's Valentines by Norman Bridwell
Clifford receives lots of Valentines. See what he does to give one to them!

The Mystery of the Kibble Crook adapted by Liz Mills
Clifford and his friends have to find out WHO ate Cleo's new dog food.

Picture Books:
The Banshee by Eve Bunting
Banshee: the ghost figure of a woman who wails or "keens" outside a house where there may be a death; an Irish superstition. Is the banshee at Terry's house or is it something else making that noise?

Long Shot by Chris Paul
Everybody told Chris that he was too small to play basketball. But he ignored them all because he had big dreams.

Red Ted and the Lost Things by Michael Rosen
In this graphic novel Red Ted is left in the train station. He decides to take things into his own hands and find home with the help of his new friends. Will he make it?

Sleep, Big Bear, Sleep! by Maureen Wright
Big Bear can't hear very well. Instead of hearing Old Man Winter say "sleep" he thinks he hears him say "drive a jeep", "sweep", "leap", "dive deep", "climb a mountain steep". Old Man Winter finally changes what he says and the bear understands. What does that Old Man Winter say?

Chapter Books:
Eagle Song by Joseph Bruchac
After moving from a Mohawk reservation to Brooklyn, New York, fourth grader Danny Bigtree encounters stereotypes about his Native American heritage.

Signal by Cynthia DeFelice
After moving with his father, Owen faces a lonely summer until he meets an abused girl who may be a space alien. Is she really?

Darby by Jonathon Scott Fuqua
In 1926, nine-year-old Darby stirs up trouble when she writes a story for the local paper promoting racial equality.

Over My Dead Body by Kate Klise
In this story told mostly through letters, busybody Dick Tater tries to ban Halloween and ghost stories. Will he accomplish his goal?

More Sideways Arithmetic From Wayside School by Louis Sachar
Can you figure out the craziness at Wayside School?

Star Wars, Anakin Skywalker by Todd Strasser

Star Wars, Queen Amidala by Jude Watson

Non-Fiction Books:
Listen to the Wind by Greg Mortenson and Susan L. Roth
This is the story of Mr. Mortenson's first building project in Pakistan.

Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
In 1993 Mr. Mortenson tried to climb K2 to honor of his younger sister, but had to turn around because another climber got sick. He became lost in the mountains of Pakistan. He wandered into a small village where they took him in. He promised to return to build a school. He has now built more than sixty schools.

Llamas and Other Latin American Camels by Zella Williams
This book in Spanish and English discovers the world of camels.

There's No Place Like Space! by Tish Rabe
Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat introduces Sally and Dick to the planets, stars, and moons in our universe.

Never Smile at a Monkey by Steve Jenkins
In this book you will find out what you should never do if you encounter dangerous animals.

Marsupials by Nic Bishop
In this book (with excellent pictures) you will discover more about animals on the Austrailian continent.

Magic Tree House Fact Finder about Bats byKris Hirschmann
Come with Ms. Frizzle to find out all about bats.

Whaling Season by Peter Lourie
In this book (with great pictures) you will learn all about a year in the life of an arctic whale scientist.

Mysterious Mesages by Gary Blackwood
You will learn about the history of codes and ciphers in this book.

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:08:00 +0000

Under the Snow by Melissa Stewart - A journey through the fields, forests, ponds and wetlands to see how animals survive in the snowy winter months, and when the sun's rays grow stronger, join all the animals as they get ready for springtime.

The Hunchback Assignments by Arthur Slade - In Victorian London, fourteen-year-old Modo, a shape-changing hunchback, becomes a secret agent for the Permanent Association, which strives to protect the world from the evil machinations of the Clockwork Guild.

Queste by Angie Sage - Nicki and Snorri are trapped in Time, and Septimus Heap goes on a quest to find the House of Foryx, a place where all Time meets.

Half-minute Horrors - An anthology of very short, scary stories by an assortment of authors and illustrators including Chris Raschka, Joyce Carol Oates, Neil Gaiman, Jack Gantos, and Lane Smith.

Pemba Sherpa - by Olga Cossi - In a Sherpa village in the foothills of Nepal's Himalayas, seven-year-old Yang Ki wants to haul wood like her brother Pemba, so she'll grow strong enough to be a porter. She wants to learn her brother tells her that girls cannot be guides. Yang Ki, however, is very determined.

Dino-Soccer by Lisa Wheeler -
Plant-eating dinosaurs face meat-eating dinosaurs in a soccer match.

Heroes of the Environment - Harriet Rohmer-
This inspiring book presents the true stories of 12 people, most of them teenagers or younger adults, from across North America who have done great things for the environment. Heroes include a teenage girl who figured out how to remove an industrial pollutant from the Ohio River, a Mexican superstar wrestler who works to protect turtles and whales, and a teenage boy from Rhode Island who helped his community and his state develop effective e-waste recycling programs. Plenty of photographs and illustrations bring each compelling story vividly to life.

Killer Ants by Nicholas Nirgiotis -
Extraordinary facts abound in this mesmerizing picture book about the fearsome appearances, habitats, and hunting skills of killer ants.

I will be Especially Very Careful by Laura Child - Lola's friend Lotta has a special new coat, and Lola really wants to borrow it.

Mouse and Mole Fine Feathered Friends -
When spring arrives, Mole and Mouse find a unique way to bird watch.

Princess Hyacinth (the Surprising Tale of a Girl who Floated) by Florence Heide - Princess Hyacinth is bored and unhappy sitting in her palace every day because, unless she is weighed down by specially-made clothes, she will float away, but her days are made brighter when kite-flying Boy stops to say hello.

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:41:00 +0000

Coin Collecting for Kids - This collector's book and coin album introduces the hobby of collecting coins.

Julie Andrews' Collection of Poems, Songs and Lullabies - Julie Andrews and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, have hand-selected a wonderful mix of their most cherished poems, songs, and lullabies in this rich and diverse poetry collection.

Touchdown - This book is packed with facts about amazing touchdowns from the earliest days of football to the present and the players who made them happen.

The Story of Snow -This book about the science of snow features photos of snow crystals in their beautiful diversity and includes how snow crystals are formed into different shapes and snow-crystal-catching instructions in the back of the book.

In the Belly of an Ox -Richard and Cherry reasoned they might hide from birds in the belly of an ox. Concealed in the hollow animal, the brothers were able to photograph birds in their natural habitats. Their results were published in 1895, marking a new era in natural history.

Coins and Other Currency -Learn about the history and collecting of coins and currency along with a class of fifth-graders.

Lincoln Shot -Conceived as a one-year anniversary newspaper edition of Lincoln's assassination, this brilliant, beautiful, and bold biographical portrait of Abraham Lincoln mimics 19th-century newsprint, combining pen and ink drawings with archival photography, and period typography with articles surveying Lincoln's life.

I Drive a Tractor -Examines how tractors can be used for many different things from farming to hauling dirt.

Picture Book Biography by David Adler

The Way I Feel -Illustrations and rhyming text portray children experiencing a range of emotions, including frustration, shyness, jealousy, and pride.

Animal Dads-Illustrations and simple text describe how the males of different species help take care of their young.

Dinosaurs -
Simple text and illustrations present different kinds of dinosaurs.

Boats Afloat -Photographs and simple text describe all kinds of large and small boats and their functions.

Cracked Up Joke Book-
Why did the chicken cross the road? The chickens in Chicken Run know, and they'll tell readers why in this fun format filled with knee-slapping, wing-flapping jokes. This easy-to-read format contains a whole farm full of jokes -- from familiar favorites to new jokes developed to tie in directly with the characters and events in the film. Illustrated with black-and-white line drawings, its sure to keep young readers laughing until the cows come home.

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000

The Big Fat Cow the Goes Kapow-In these ten easy-to-read stories there is a mixed-up cow that says "miaow," a mole called Noel who plays rock 'n' roll in a hole, and a boy named Mike who rides a bike with a very big spike!

Boomer's Big Day -Moving day proves confusing for Boomer, a golden retriever, until he at last explores his new home and finds his own favorite and familiar things.

Family Huddle -During a trip to visit both sets of grandparents in Mississippi, brothers Eli, Cooper, and Peyton, and their father, former NFL star Archie Manning, take advantage of every opportunity to play football, practice plays, or play sports trivia games.

Big Bear Hug - bear who loves to hug everything meets a human who is about to chop down a tree, and the bear must make a decision on how to save his forest.

Imogene's Last Stand - Enamored of history, young Imogene Tripp tries to save her town's historical society from being demolished in order to build a shoelace factory. Includes notes about historical figures quoted in the story.

Stagecoach Sal -When Sal drives a stagecoach alone for the first time to pick up and deliver mail, her mother is afraid she will meet local outlaw Poetic Pete, but Sal not only excels at roping, riding, and shooting, she is also an excellent singer.

The Nutty Nut Chase -When a shiny brown nut pops out of the ground, each animal wants it for him or herself, but the extraordinary nut turns out to be the source of a delicious treat for everyone.

Barbie and the Nutcracker -Barbie stars in the story of the popular ballet in which a little girl's love for the Nutcracker brings him to life.

Angelina in the Wings - Angelina is stunned and jealous when clumsy cousin Henry is given the part of a sunbeam in Madame Zizi's ballet, but her kindness in helping Henry perfect his part is rewarded when another sunbeam part needs to be filled for the big performance.

My Little Pony Series -

L is for Loving -
An alphabet book presenting the range of emotions that we may feel, from angelic to zippy

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:37:00 +0000

Return to the Hundred Acre Wood by David Benedictus-Collects the further stories of Christopher Robin and his imaginary animal friends in the Hundred Acre Wood, where the animals anticipate Christopher Robin's return, meet a new friend, and solve the mystery of missing bees.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank Baum -
Abridged text-

After a cyclone transports her to the land of Oz, Dorothy must seek out the great Wizard in order to return to Kansas.

Calvin Coconut - The Zippy fix -
Calvin tries to earn money to buy Stella, the babysitter, a present for her sixteenth birthday because he feels guilty for taking advantage of her allergy to cats.

Al Capone Shines My Shoes -
Moose Flanagan, who lives on Alcatraz along with his family and the families of the other prison guards, is frightened when he discovers that noted gangster Al Capone, a prisoner there, wants a favor in return for the help that he secretly gave Moose.

Wild Girl by Patricia Reilly Giff -When twelve-year-old Lidie leaves Brazil to join her father and brother on a horse ranch in New York, she has a hard time adjusting to her changed circumstances, as does a new horse that has come to the ranch.

The Composer is Dead -An inspector seeks to solve a murder mystery at the symphony by questioning each of the musical instruments.

Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls Moving Day -Nine-year-old Allie Finkle has rules for everything and is even writing her own rule book, but her world is turned upside-down when she learns that her family is moving across town, which will mean a new house, school, best friend, and plenty of new rules.

Pony Pals -
The Pony Pals find a wild, neglected pony in a field near a vacant house and work hard to tame it.

Pony Problem -: "Acorn bites Snow White. Snow White bites Acorn. Who started it? Why? And will the ponies ever get along again?" Snow White and Acorn are fighting, which causes a big blowout as Lulu and Anna defend their ponies. Pam uses her newly discovered gift for communing with the ponies to figure out why they all are upset.

The Mystery of the Missing Stallion -

Barbie and her friend Teresa go to a dude ranch for a behind-the-scenes look at a movie being filmed there and so Barbie can interview the film's star, Matt Carson. But when a champion racehorse disappears without a trace, can Barbie find the culprit?

New audio books!

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:28:00 +0000

Skippyjon Jones Lost in Spice- Skippyjon Jones, the Siamese cat that thinks he is a Chihuahua dog, has an adventure on Mars.

Ivy and Bean Doomed to Dance by Annie Barrows - Second-grade best friends Ivy and Bean beg for ballet lessons, then, when they are cast as squids in their first recital, scheme to find a way out of what seems to be boring, hard, and potentially embarrassing.

Henry and the Crazed Chicken Pirates by Carolyn Crimi -When the Buccaneer Bunnies receive a note from an unknown enemy, Henry researches and writes a book called "Plan for Impending Danger from the Unknown Enemy Who Wrote the Scary Note," which helps him when the enemy finally arrives.

The Circus Ship by Chris Van Dusen - When a circus ship runs aground off the coast of Maine, the poor animals are left on their own to swim the chilly waters. Staggering onto a nearby island, they soon win over the wary townspeople with their kind, courageous ways. So well do the critters blend in that when the greedy circus owner returns to claim them, villagers of all species conspire to outsmart the bloated blowhard.

Mr. Putter and Tabby Spill the Beans by Cynthia Rylant - Although he would rather be sipping an ice cream soda, Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby attend a cooking class with Mrs. Teaberry and her dog Zeke, where they learn 100 ways to cook beans.

Froggy's Best Babysitter- Jonathan London - Froggy wreaks havoc when a new babysitter comes to stay overnight with him and his sister Pollywogilina.

Adios Oscar a Butterfly Fable by Peter Elwell - Despite his friends' teasing, Oscar the caterpillar studies to prepare for becoming a butterfly and migrating to Mexico, so when things do not turn out as he expects, he is still able to make his dream come true.

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:27:00 +0000

Little Mouse Gets Ready - Little Mouse gets dressed to go to the barn with his mother, brothers, and sisters.

Once Upon a Twice - A cautionary tale for mice written in nonsense verse.

Winnie Finn, Worm Farmer - Winnie Finn raises earthworms, which help her neighbors win prizes at the county fair. Includes instructions on making a worm farm.

A Birthday for Bear - Despite Bear's efforts to ignore his birthday, Mouse will not rest until his friend celebrates.

If America Were a Village -
This book uses a simple metaphor to create a snapshot--past, present and future--to help readers imagine America as a village of 100 people, exploring their lives to help children and readers of all ages to discover a whole new vision of America.

The Life and Times of Corn -
Facts and illustrations tell the story of corn, the giant of grains.

Our Solar System - non-fiction

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:11:00 +0000

The True Gift A Christmas Story by Patricia MacLachlan -While spending Christmas at their grandparents' farm, Lily becomes convinced that her younger brother Liam is right about White Cow being lonely and helps him seek a companion for her, leaving little time for Christmas preparations or reading.

The Magical Ms. Plum by Bonny Becker - he students in Ms Plum's third grade class soon learn that there is something very special about their teacher and her classroom's mysterious supply closet.

Sea of the Dead by Julia Durango- When thirteen-year-old Kehl, fifth son of the Warrior Prince Amatec, is kidnapped by the Fallen King and forced to map the entire Carillon Empire, he also discovers a secret about his own past.

The Lost Conspiracy by Frances Hardinge - When a lie is exposed and their tribe turns against them, Hathin must find a way to save her sister Arilou--once considered the tribe's oracle--and herself.

Wild Card by Tiki and Ronde Barber -

Through the course of a difficult season, Ronde learns that his coach is right about football being a mental game, as he tries to fill in as kicker while he and his identical twin, Tiki, help Adam improve his grades.

Syren by Angie Sage - Wolf Boy is sent on a Task by Aunt Zelda, while Septimus and the dragon, Spit Fyre, fly off to bring their friends home, but they all wind up on an island whose secrets are as dangerous as its inhabitants.

Audio Books

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:18:00 +0000

The Moon Over Star - On her family's farm in the town of Star, eight-year-old Mae eagerly follows the progress of the 1969 Apollo 11 flight and moon landing and dreams that she might one day be an astronaut, too.

Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa Horse in the House - When Cocoa decides to explore the house, Cowgirl Kate has a hard time convincing him he must return to the barn.

Library Mouse A Friend's Tale - Sam the library mouse loves to write, and the children love his little books, which he leaves on the library shelves for them to find. But no one at the library has ever met him. When Tom can't find a partner for a book-making assignment and finds Sam's secret hole behind the children's reference section, will the pair be able to work together, or will Sam's secret identity be spoiled forever?

Barack - Winter tells the moving story of Barack Obama. Beginning in Africa and Kansas, this enlightening biography describes Obama's life as an ongoing journey, from his birth in Hawaii to his election as president. Obama emerges as someone who, even from an early age, wondered where he belonged and who he might become.

Froggy Goes to Camp - Froggy goes to a sleep-away camp, where all of his fun seems to cause trouble for the camp's director.

Flamingos on the Roof -Brown crafts 29 nonsense poems conjuring mythic and contemporary images of everything from gatorflies to light-bulb-topped birthday cakes. Kids will revel in the lively wordplay, while parents and teachers will recognize the value in teaching kids alliterative and assonant sounds.

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:21:00 +0000

Man Sponge Saves the Day! - Plankton and his bad-guys try to take over Bikini Bottom while Mermaidman and Barnacleboy are out of town. Can Man Sponge save the day?

Alligator Shoes by Arthus Dorros -An alligator with an interest in footwear spends the night locked in a shoe store trying on the merchandise.

Thomas Goes Fishing - Envious of the children who are fishing in the river near the railroad tracks, Thomas the tank engine finds a way to enjoy the same activity.

Say Please by Virginia Austin - Having heard the farm animals say "Please" with woofs, quacks, oinks, and meows, Tom adopts the same noises when he asks his aunt to read him a story.

New Non-fiction

noreply@blogger.com (CDPL Youth Services) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:40:00 +0000

Bunches of Buttons Counting by Tens by Michael Dahl -Help Billy count the buttons in his collection.

Just the Right Size by Nicola Davies-
From a celebrated team comes a fascinating look at why we don't have super powers- and why size matters, for creatures big and small. Did you ever wonder why there are no high-fl ying, wall-climbing, tall-building-leaping superheroes in real life? Find out what keeps big animals (like us) from engaging in astonishing feats of strength and agility, and yet why being tiny and all-powerful might have a downside. What if you could lift fifty times your weight (hello, ant), but getting wet could kill you? Or you could soar like a bird, but a cold breeze would do you in? Whether big or small, our size defi nes more about us than we could ever imagine. Join the duo that brought us POOP, EXTREME ANIMALS, and WHAT'S EATING YOU? for a fun and intriguing exploration of what it means to be just the right size.

Life in the Boreal Forest by Brenda Guiberson -The boreal forest is buried in ice and snow during winter. But in summer lakes teem with fish, and bogs swarm with insects. Follow a snowshoe hare, beavers, a lynx, and other animals as they survive a year in this endangered landscape.

The Fastest Game on Two Feet - Sports have origins in all kinds of activities, such as playing with sticks and stones, running from threats, and taking part in religious ceremonies. Using conjecture and historical facts, this book of poetry and prose relates how nineteen sports got their start and grew into the games we know today.