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The Duchess of Whimsy
by Randall de SèveThe great New Yorker artist Peter de Seve teams up with the author of bestselling Toy Boat in a slightly outrageous fairy tale. The Duchess of Whimsy is fancy and fussy—and definitely not ordinary—surrounding herself with wild friends, fabulous foods, and fancy dress. The Earl of Norm (ho hum) is completely ordinary, but he adores the Duchess. She ignores him, until the chef gets sick, and her friends have to make a super supper—which includes tracking down truffles, spinning sugar stars, and looking for quail eggs. But the Earl is hungry! He sneaks off to an ordinary grilled cheese sandwich—and suddenly takes the Duchess&’s eye. Maybe there&’s something to simplicity after all. Maybe there&’s something to the Earl after all . . . This deliciously told and illustrated love story by the remarkable de Sèves shows how utterly charming and extraordinary a picture book can be.
Big Red Lollipop
by Rukhsana KhanRubina has been invited to her first birthday party, and her mother, Ami, insists that she bring her little sister along. Rubina is mortified, but she can't convince Ami that you just don't bring your younger sister to your friend's party. So both girls go, and not only does Sana demand to win every game, but after the party she steals Rubina's prized party favor, a red lollipop. What's a fed-up big sister to do?Rukhsana Khan's clever story and Sophie Blackall's irresistible illustrations make for a powerful combination in this fresh and surprising picture book.
Hope for Haiti
by Jesse Joshua WatsonAs the dust settled on Port-au-Prince, hope was the last thing anybody could see.When the earth shook, his whole neighborhood disappeared. Now a boy and his mother are living in the soccer stadium, in a shelter made of tin and bedsheets, with long lines for food and water. But even with so much sorrow all around, he finds a child playing with a soccer ball made of rags. Soon many children are caught up in the magic of the game that transports them out of their bleak surroundings and into a world where anything is possible.Then the kids are given a truly wonderful gift. A soccer ball might seem simple, but really it's a powerful link between a heartbroken country's past and its hopes for the future. Jesse Joshua Watson has created an inspiring testament to the strength of the Haitian people and the promise of children.
Toy Boat
by Randall de SèveA little boy has a toy boat. He made it out of a can, a cork, a yellow pencil, and some white cloth. The boy and his boat are inseparable, until one day when the wind pushes the toy boat out into the wide lake. Alone now, the little boat must face fierce waves, a grumpy ferry, a sassy schooner, and a growling speed boat. How the little boat misses the boy! But if he is going to survive, he must figure a way to do it on his own.Loren Long has a timeless and magical touch. As he did with The Little Engine That Could, he creates a world of toys and children that go right to the soul. Toy Boat will sail into young hearts and stay there.Praise for TOY BOAT* "With plenty of buoyant charm and imaginative artwork, this contemporary Little Toot has an abundance of child appeal."--Booklist, starred review"A resonant tale with wide appeal."--Publishers Weekly
Tutus Aren't My Style
by Linda SkeersEmma loves lizards and pirates and cowboy boots, so when a package arrives from Uncle Leo, she doesn?t know what to do with the ballerina costume inside. ?I don?t know how to be a ballerina,? Emma says. She flops when she should float, she trips when she should twirl, and her music sounds like burping! But when she decides to make her own rules about how to be a ballerina, Emma?s style prevails in her triumphant dance debut.
Elsie's Bird
by Jane YolenElsie is a city girl. She loves the noise of the cobbled streets of Boston. But when her mother dies and her father moves them to the faraway prairies of Nebraska, Elsie hears only the silence, and she feels alone in the wide sea of grass. Her only comfort is her canary, Timmy Tune. But when Timmy flies out the window, Elsie is forced to run after him, into the tall grass of the prairie, where she's finally able to hear the voice of the prairie-beautiful and noisy- and she begins to feel at home. Jane Yolen and David Small create a remarkable, poetic, vividly rendered book about finding one's place in the world.
Pecan Pie Baby
by Jacqueline WoodsonA sweet addition to the family is coming! Written by National Book Award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson. Illustrated by Caldecott Award-winning illustrator Sophie Blackall. All anyone wants to talk about with Mama is the new &“ding-dang baby&” that&’s on the way, and Gia is getting sick of it! If her new sibling is already such a big deal, what&’s going to happen to Gia&’s nice, cozy life with Mama once the baby is born? &“[An] honest story about jealousy, anger, displacement, and love [that] will touch kids dealing with sibling rivalry and spark their talk about change.&”—Booklist &“Fresh and wise.&”—Kirkus Reviews
Charlie Is Broken! (Charlie and Lola)
by Lauren ChildCharlie and Lola are planning to put on a circus show, but their plans are cut short when Charlie breaks his arm. Not only is Lola worried because Charlie has hurt himself but also because he is feeling a bit sad. Can Lola find a way to cheer him up?
Help! I Really Mean It! (Charlie and Lola)
by Lauren ChildLola keeps calling for Charlie's help and each time, a concerned Charlie rushes in only to find that there is no real problem. Now that Charlie's on to Lola's game, he refuses to answer her calls. But what will Lola do when she really does need Charlie's HELP!?
I Am Extremely Absolutely Boiling (Charlie and Lola)
by Lauren ChildCharlie and Lola are trying their best to beat the summer heat, but things go from hot to boiling when Lola refuses to talk to her neighbor, Arnold Wolf. He accidentally knocked her ice cream to the ground and won't apologize. Now Lola says that she will not ever, NEVER forgive him. Can Charlie help Lola change her mind?
I Am Going to Save a Panda! (Charlie and Lola)
by Lauren ChildIt's Save an Animal Week at school, and Lola and Lotta are going to raise money to save a panda. To do this, Lola gets sponsored to hop for as long as she can, and Lotta will skip. But then Lola gets the chicken pox. Now how will she save a panda?
I Can't Stop Hiccuping! (Charlie and Lola)
by Lauren ChildThe day of the school concert, Lola and Lotta are practicing the song they're going to perform when Lola gets a bad case of the hiccups. Everyone tries to help her get rid of them, but nothing works. Will Lola be able to stop hiccuping in time for the show?
I Really Absolutely Must Have Glasses (Charlie and Lola)
by Lauren ChildLola is going to the optician. She has decided that she absolutely MUST have glasses. Charlie says, ?You?ll only get glasses if you really, really need them.? But Lola says, ?I really DO need them, Charlie.?
I'm Really Ever So Not Well (Charlie and Lola)
by Lauren ChildWhat, Lola bored? Lola is usually very busy?and very funny!?but today she?s really not feeling well! Charlie does everything he can to help, bringing Lola cookies and pink milk and even a bunch of flowers. But the flowers make Lola sneeze and the pink milk tastes green! Even worse, Charlie has promised his friend Marv that he will play in a soccer game, and now Charlie has to leave! Oh, no! How will Lola ever get better without her big brother around?
I've Won, No I've Won, No I've Won (Charlie and Lola)
by Lauren ChildLola always always always has to win! No matter what games she and Charlie play, Lola always triumphs. What will happen when Charlie devises a strategy for a game that surely he will win? When playtime is through, Charlie and Lola have learned that maybe having the upper hand isn&’t as important as lending a hand when a brother or a sister could use a little help.
My Wobbly Tooth Must Not Ever Never Fall Out (Charlie and Lola)
by Lauren ChildAt first, Lola does not want her wobbly tooth to ever fall out, but when she learns about the tooth fairy, she wiggles and wobbles her tooth until out it pops! Finally it is time to go to bed—but the tooth has disappeared! Now how will Lola convince the tooth fairy that she really did lose her tooth? Big brother Charlie has just the answer—if Lola has dreams so lovely that she smiles while she sleeps, the tooth fairy will be able to see for herself!
We Honestly Can Look After Your Dog (Charlie and Lola)
by Lauren ChildLola and her best friend, Lotta, just love dogs, and when they get the chance to watch an adorable sausage pup named Sizzles, they are thrilled! Everything goes well until they lose hold of the leash . . . and Sizzles runs off. Will they find him before his owner returns, or be banned from dog-sitting forever?
Whoops! But It Wasn't Me (Charlie and Lola)
by Lauren ChildCharlie has this little sister, Lola. Lola has been playing with Charlie’s very special rocket. Charlie says, “Did you break my rocket?” Lola says, “You absolutely told me to not ever never touch it… ever.”
You Won't Like This Present as Much as I Do! (Charlie and Lola)
by Lauren ChildLola wants to buy Lotta a special birthday present and thinks up all sorts of imaginative gifts, like a musical jump rope or wings so Lotta can fly. After Charlie reminds Lola that a good present is one Lotta can actually use and that actually exists, Lola settles on buying a doctor's kit. Trouble is, now Lola wants the present for herself!
Winter According to Humphrey (According to Humphrey #9)
by Betty G. Birney<P>It's the HAPPY-HAPPY-HAPPY holidays! <P>The holidays are coming and Humphrey is unsqueakably excited. <P>He loves to hear about all the different ways his friends in Room 26 celebrate and to watch them make costumes and learn songs for the Winter Wonderland pageant. (He even squeaks along!) <P>But with so much to do, will the holidays go according to plan? <P>Do-It-Now-Daniel is having trouble practicing, Helpful-Holly can't stop worrying about making presents for her friends, and Humphrey still has to find a gift for Og! <P>Good thing Humphrey is one smart hamster who can help them all fill the season with JOY-JOY-JOY!
Cam Jansen and the Millionaire Mystery
by David A. Adler Joy AllenCan Cam catch a jewel thief? Mysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes... even to a charity event. Cam and Eric are at a benefit with their mothers to raise money for local firefighters. When the host's pearl necklace goes missing, the luncheon turns into a whodunit, and all the guests are suspects. Can Cam use her photographic memory to identify the culprit before the thief gets away?
Horrible Harry and the Stolen Cookie (Horrible Harry #33)
by Suzy Kline Amy WummerThe kids in Room 3B are holding a Sharing and Caring Tag Sale to earn money for charity. Song Lee and Ida are selling friendship bracelets, Doug is selling books, and Sid is selling delicious, fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies. But something else is on Harry's mind: his grandmother is having money trouble, and Harry wants to help. So he comes up with a plan to raise money for her. The problem is that Harry doesn't realize his plan involves stealing from the class's charity collection! How can Doug stop his friend from becoming a horrible thief? Could the answer come from one of Sid's delicious cookies?
Penelope Crumb Finds Her Luck
by Valeria Docampo Shawn Stout"Kids who have outgrown the Junie B. Jones series will enjoy Penelope's equally comical narrative style." --BCCB In the third book in this hilarious, endearing series, all Penelope Crumb wants is to be someone's "Favorite." She'd thought she was her Grandpa Felix's Favorite, and her mom's Favorite, and her friend Patsy Cline's Favorite, but she's starting to realize that maybe she's not. And it's all The Bad Luck's fault. So since Penelope's a superb artist, she comes up with a plan--she's going to be the boss of the mural her school is making at the Portwaller's Blessed Home for the Aged, which will make her into everyone's Favorite. And maybe it'll frighten The Bad Luck away. But things don't quite go as planned there either. And when an old woman named Nila promises to help Penelope find her luck so everyone will like her again, things get even worse! In the end, Penelope finds out that friendships aren't about luck--and that it doesn't matter if you're anyone's Favorite when there are tons of people who love you. In a book that's equal parts humor and heart, it's clear to see why young readers will count Penelope as one of their Favorites. Look Who Loves Penelope Crumb! [STAR] "Penelope Crumb . . . channels the quirkiness of Ramona Quimby and the detective skills of Cam Jansen . . . Penelope will delight children and parents alike."--Shelf Awareness "Penelope is an intrepid heroine with a unique and frequently amusing narrative voice . . . kids who have outgrown the Junie B. Jones series will enjoy Penelope's equally comical narrative style."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Readers will root for and relate to this fresh-voiced young heroine who joins the likes of Ramona, Judy Moody and Clementine."--Kirkus Reviews
Young Cam Jansen and the Goldfish Mystery (Young Cam Jansen #19)
by David A. AdlerCam, her best friend, Eric, and her aunt Molly win two goldfish at the local fair. When the goldfish go missing, Cam must use her amazing photographic memory to solve the mystery.
Captains of the Sands
by Jorge AmadoA Brazilian Lord of the Flies, about a group of boys who live by their wits and daring in the slums of Bahia They call themselves “Captains of the Sands,” a gang of orphans and runaways who live by their wits and daring in the torrid slums and sleazy back alleys of Bahia. Led by fifteen-year-old “Bullet,” the band—including a crafty liar named “Legless,” the intellectual “Professor,” and the sexually precocious “Cat”—pulls off heists and escapades against the right and privileged of Brazil. But when a public outcry demands the capture of the “little criminals,” the fate of these children becomes a poignant, intensely moving drama of love and freedom in a shackled land. Captains of the Sands captures the rich culture, vivid emotions, and wild landscape of Bahia with penetrating authenticity and brilliantly displays the genius of Brazil’s most acclaimed author. .