-Titulo Original : Son Of The Mob-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: A star-crossed, action-packed tale of romance from bestselling author Gordon KormanVince Luca is just like any other high school guy. His best friend, Alex, is trying to score vicariously through him; his brother is a giant pain; and his father keeps bugging him to get motivated. There is just one thing that really sets him apart from other kids -- his father happens to be the head of a powerful crime organization.Needless to say, Vinces familys connections can put a serious crimp in his dating life. How is he supposed to explain to a girl what his father does for a living? But when Vince finally meets a girl who seems to be worth the trouble, her family turns out to be the biggest problem of all. Because father is an FBI agent -- the one who wants to put Vinces father away for good. Review [An] expertly plotted escapade.--BooklistPRAISE FOR BORN TO ROCK* Another wild, funny adventure from Korman, who knows how to please his YA audience.--Kliatt, starred reviewPRAISE FOR BORN TO ROCK* This one . . . has the goods to go platinum. --Publishers Weekly, starred reviewPRAISE FOR BORN TO ROCKLaugh-out-loud funny, honest, hot and sweet.--Kirkus ReviewsPRAISE FOR JAKE, REINVENTED Kormans reworking of The Great Gatsby places the action in a modern framework, which makes it more recognizable for todays readers and may lead them to the classic. Teens will find deeper issues to consider about popularity, being true to ones self, and taking responsibility for ones actions as they relate to the setting and characters.--BooklistPRAISE FOR JAKE, REINVENTEDA compelling investigation of the transience of charisma and the flimsy underpinnings of popularity. --Bulletin of the Center for Childrens BooksPRAISE FOR THE JUVIE THREE* [T]hese kids are living minute to minute, where one false step may haunt them forever. . . . [B]e prepared for high demand.--Booklist, starred reviewPRAISE FOR THE JUVIE THREE* Theres lots to relish here.--Kliatt, starred reviewPRAISE FOR THE JUVIE THREEThis novel is signature Korman.--School Library JournalPRAISE FOR THE JUVIE THREEAn ALSCA Notable Book, 2009A fast-paced, tightly focused story.--The Horn BookFunny and unexpectedly affecting.--Publishers WeeklyAn ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young AdultsAn ALA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant ReadersA Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year About the Author Gordon Korman wrote his first book at age fourteen and since then has written more than eighty middle grade and teen novels. His favorites include the New York Times bestselling The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers, Book One: The Medusa Plot; Ungifted; Pop; and Schooled. Gordon lives with his family on Long Island, New York. He invites you to visit him online at GordonKorman ...

-Titulo Original : The Lantern House-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: From the nationally beloved co-host of the #1 hit show Home Town comes the quintessential celebration of home. Imagine a houses early days as a home: A young family builds a picket fence and plants flowers in its yard, children climb the magnolia tree and play the piano in the living room, and there is music inside the house for many happy years. But what will happen when its windows grow dark, its paint starts to crumble, and its boards creak in the winter wind? The house dreams of a family who will love it again...and one day, a new story will emerge from within its walls. In this modern classic, Erin Napier’s lyrical prose and Adam Trest’s warm and comforting paintings deeply evoke the soul of a house cherishing the seasons of life and discovering the joy of rebirth. Review An illuminating and affecting inspection into what makes a house a home. Booklist About the Author Erin Napier is a designer, author, and entrepreneur. Along with her husband, Ben Napier, she is the co-host of HGTV’s Home Town, co-author of Make Something Good Today and founding co-owner of their stores Laurel Mercantile Co. and Scotsman General Store & Woodshop. She lives in Laurel, Mississippi and she invites you to learn more at erinandben.co. Adam Trest is a fine artist and illustrator who has appeared on HGTV’s Home Town with custom surface design collaborations. Raised in the South, Adam is inspired by the deep-rooted traditions found in southern culture and his imagery is heavily influenced by flora and fauna of the southeastern United States. He lives in Laurel, Mississippi and you can see more of his work at adamtrest ...

-Titulo Original : The Invisible String-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: With over a million copies sold, this accessible, bestselling picture book phenomenon about the unbreakable connections between loved ones has healed a generation of readers--children and adults alike--and has been updated with new illustrations and an afterword from the author. Also available: Spanish edition (El hilo invisible) and a companion workbook (The Invisible String Workbook).Parents, educators, therapists, and social workers alike have declared The Invisible String the perfect tool for coping with all kinds of separation anxiety, loss, and grief. In this relatable and reassuring contemporary classic, a mother tells her two children that theyre all connected by an invisible string. Thats impossible! the children insist, but still they want to know more: What kind of string? The answer is the simple truth that binds us all: An Invisible String made of love. Even though you cant see it with your eyes, you can feel it deep in your heart, and know that you are always connected to the ones you love. Does everybody have an Invisible String? How far does it reach? Does it ever go away? This heartwarming picture book for all ages explores questions about the intangible yet unbreakable connections between us, and opens up deeper conversations about love.Recommended and adopted by parenting blogs, bereavement support groups, hospice centers, foster care and social service agencies, military library services, church groups, and educators, The Invisible String offers a very simple approach to overcoming loneliness, separation, or loss with an imaginative twist that children easily understand and embrace, and delivers a particularly compelling message in todays uncertain times. This special paperback edition includes vibrant new illustrations and an introduction from the author.This book is a beautiful way to begin to try, as parents, to instill in children the impenetrable power of the heart, the energy of love, and the flow that can be felt from the grace in every moment. --Tony Robbins Review If I could only have one book to use for counseling purposes, this would be it. This book is extremely versatile. It can be used for any type of separation, loss. United Way (Life Lessons for Little Ones)Delivers a particularly compelling message in todays uncertain times that though we may be separated from the ones we care for, love is the unending connection that binds us all. The American Academy of PediatricsChildren of all ages (and yes, adults too!) feel a great sense of peace and joy realizing that we are all connected to the ones we love through The Invisible String. The National Association of School PsychologistsA wonderful storybook for children experiencing separation anxiety. Todays ParentThe Invisible String is part of my social skills/feelings book purchases.... Beautiful. Delicate. Perfect for: dealing with loss, moving, friendship issues, family problems, nighttime fears.... Quite the special book. The Styling LibrarianThe message of The Invisible String resonates with children and adults alike.... The two ends of the treasured Invisible String are families and schools. This String, reinforced on each side, buoys students with love, guidance, direction. But when one end weakens, the entire String falters.... When we need support, reassurance, or simply a kindred spirit, just give the String a tug and someone will tug back. This is powerful, and will keep your child on track through...his or her education journey. Carmen Fariña, Chancellor, NYC Department of Education[Promotes] a vision of global unity and empathy...effective. KirkusWhether kids are having separation anxiety or dealing with divorce or even death, this sweet story is very reassuring. Motherly About the Author Patrice Karst is the bestselling author of The Invisible String, The Invisible Leash, The Invisible Web, You Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby, and co-author of The I...

-Titulo Original : Roto And Roy Helicopter Heroes-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Meet Roto and Roy, helicopter heroes!When a dangerous forest fire burns out of control, helicopter Roto and pilot Roy are ready to fly to the rescue! Theyre braver than brave, tougher than tough, and nothing will stop this firefighting crew from completing their mission.From Sherri Duskey Rinker, bestselling author of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series, and award-winning illustrator Don Tate, this action-packed series starter will have kids cheering for two awesome new heroes-and imagining how they might save the day themselves! From School Library Journal PreS-K-Told in rhyming couplets, this is a thrilling tale of an out-of-control fire, starring dark-skinned Roy Thunder and his green-eyed sidekick, Roto the Helicopter. A lightning strike in a canyon sparks an inferno that the pair have been called upon to quell. Bright cartoon illustrations reveal how Roto uses her long hose to suck up water from a lake to quench the blaze. Though the team has to swing between the lake and fire 10 times-the illustrations depict their path-they are victorious in extinguishing it. When the pair are heading home after completing their task, they observe a small dog in a precarious position, so they work together again to perform another heroic feat. Large digital illustrations set off sound words and onomatopoeia that add even more life to the exciting tale and increase the read-aloud quotient. Images appear in a variety of sizes. VERDICT Reminiscent of Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, Duskey Rinkers story of a human and a machine as a superhero team will be entertaining to youngsters.-Maryann H. Owen Review The ideal story for any reader who yearns for straight-up selfless heroism from people and vehicles alike. Publishers WeeklyA fun friendship story for young readers fond of brave exploits, helicopters, comics, or any combination thereof. KirkusEditors Picks: Best Books Ages 6-8. Amazon About the Author Sherri Duskey Rinker is the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site; Steam Train, Dream Train; Mighty, Mighty Construction Site; and Construction Site on Christmas Night. Her newest bestsellers in the Construction Site series include Construction Site Mission: Demolition! and Three Cheers for Kid McGear! Sherri lives with her husband and two sons in Illinois, and she invites you to visit her online at sherririnker .Don Tate is an award-winning creator of William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad and the illustrator of Swish!: The Slam-Dunking, Alley-Ooping, High-Flying Harlem Globetrotters and Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnsons Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions, among others. Don lives with his wife and son in Austin, Texas, and he invites you to visit him online at dontate ...

-Titulo Original : The Color Monster A Story About Emotions-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Unpack feelings with color in this international bestseller that helps young readers identify emotions and feel more in control. One day, Color Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad, and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows him what each feeling means through color. As this adorable monster learns to sort and define his mixed up emotions, he gains self-awareness and peace as a result. Everyone will enjoy sharing this concept book that taps into both socio-emotional growth and color concepts in a simple, friendly way. Review 2019 International Literacy Association/Childrens Book Council Childrens Choices ListOver 25 translations for The Color MonsterMore than 1.5 million copies sold internationallyLlenas finds an approachable way for kids to identify feelings, and allows for the understanding that one can have many emotions at once... A great guide and conversation starter. School Library JournalThe multimedia illustrations are downright splendid. Kirkus ReviewsHelps process emotions using beautiful, affirming language.... Visually rich and poetically told. Booklist[An] inviting exploration of colors and emotions.... The story should resonate with children whose emotions are not always easy to control. The Horn Book About the Author Anna Llenas is an author, illustrator, and art therapist. Before creating her worldwide favorite The Color Monster, she was a graphic designer and creative director, working with top brands in Spain. Anna is the creator of Products Anna Llenas, a brand of clever home goods, and also the author of Little Mole, Labyrinth of the Soul, The Emptiness, I Love You (Almost Always), The Sun Is Late, If I Were a Cat, Journal of Emotions, and Whats the Matter, Miola? In addition, she illustrated Ratolina Goes to the Circus. She lives in Barcelona...

-Titulo Original : The Land Of Stories Complete Paperback Gift Set-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Dive into the complete #1 New York Times bestselling series The Land of Stories with this beautiful paperback gift set. Through the mysterious powers of a cherished book of stories, twins Alex and Conner leave their world behind and find themselves in a foreign land full of wonder and magic where they come face-to-face with the fairy-tale characters they grew up reading about. #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer invites readers to join Alex and Conner from the beginning on their fairy-tale adventures in this gorgeous paperback boxed set, which includes all six books in the Land of Stories series: The Wishing Spell, The Enchantress Returns, A Grimm Warning, Beyond the Kingdoms, An Authors Odyssey, and Worlds Collide. Review Praise for the Land of Stories series:A #1 New York Times BestsellerA Barnes & Noble Best Kids Book of the YearA magical debut. Family CircleCaptivating. Teen VogueIn The Land of Stories, Colfer showcases his talent for crafting fancifully imaginative plots and multidimensional characters. Los Angeles TimesTheres more in Colfers magic kingdoms than Disney has dreamt of. USA TodayIt will hit big with its combination of earnestness and playful poise. The New York Times Book ReviewIts hard not to love a book dedicated to the Glee stars grandmother...Colfer gets off many good lines [and] the nifty ending ties the plots multiple strands up while leaving room for further fairy tale adventures. Publishers Weekly About the Author Chris Colfer is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and Golden Globe-winning actor. He was honored as a member of the TIME 100, Time magazines annual list of the one hundred most influential people in the world, and his books include Struck By Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal, Stranger Than Fanfiction, and the books in The Land of Stories series: The Wishing Spell, The Enchantress Returns, A Grimm Warning, Beyond the Kingdoms, An Authors Odyssey, and Worlds Collide, and the companion books A Treasury of Classic Fairy Tales, The Mother Goose Diaries, Queen Red Riding Hoods Guide to Royalty, The Curvy Tree, and Trollbella Throws a Party...

-Titulo Original : The Wicked King (the Folk Of The Air, 2)-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: The enchanting and bloodthirsty sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel The Cruel Prince -- now in paperback!You must be strong enough to strike and strike and strike again without tiring.The first lesson is to make yourself strong.After the jaw-dropping revelation that Oak is the heir to Faerie, Jude must keep her younger brother safe. To do so, she has bound the wicked king, Cardan, to her, and made herself the power behind the throne. Navigating the constantly shifting political alliances of Faerie would be difficult enough if Cardan were easy to control. But he does everything in his power to humiliate and undermine her even as his fascination with her remains undiminished.When it becomes all too clear that someone close to Jude means to betray her, threatening her own life and the lives of everyone she loves, Jude must uncover the traitor and fight her own complicated feelings for Cardan to maintain control as a mortal in a Faerie world. Review Praise for The Wicked King: A stunning and compelling sequel. --SLJ, Starred ReviewThe Wicked King has satisfying twists and turns, sizzling passions, brutal violence, spies and revels of all sorts--no one brings the intricate courtly politics of Faerie to life quite as well, or with as much intelligence, as Holly Black. Shelf Awareness, starred review*A heady blend of courtly double-crossing, Faerie lore, and toxic attraction swirls together in the sequel to THE CRUEL PRINCE...Blacks writing is both contemporary and classic; her world is, at this point, intensely well-realized, so that some plot twists seem almost inevitable. Kirkus, Starred Review*A rare second volume that surpasses the first, with, happily, more intrigue and passion still to come. Booklist, Starred Review*[A] dangerous journey filled with mystery, betrayal, intrigue, and romance....Larger-than-life action in a kingdom packed with self-centered, evil, and manipulating characters also doles out real life issues. VOYA, Starred ReviewThe plot itself twists, turns, and dovetails perfectly with the assured character development; in this way, Black proves herself a master storyteller writing in the tradition of Megan Whalen Turner. Horn BookAn epic saga of palace intrigue and deception. Entertainment WeeklyHolly Black is a mistress of well-paced fantasy... Austin-American StatesmanThe Wicked King is so fast-paced and intense, you wont be able to put it down. The MissourianPraise for The Cruel Prince:Lush, dangerous, a dark jewel of a book. Blacks world is intoxicating, imbued with a relentless sense of peril that kept me riveted through every chapter of Judes journey. And Jude! She is a heroine to love--brave but pragmatic, utterly human. This delicious story will seduce you and leave you desperate for just one more page. Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Six of Crows and Crooked KingdomI require book two immediately. Holly is the Faerie Queen. Victoria Aveyard, #1 bestselling author of The Red Queen series* [S]pellbinding.... Breathtaking set pieces, fully developed supporting characters, and a beguiling, tough-as-nails heroine enhance an intricate, intelligent plot that crescendos to a jaw-dropping third-act twist. Publishers Weekly, starred review* Another fantastic, deeply engaging, and all-consuming work from Black that belongs on all YA shelves. School Library Journal, starred review* Jude, who struggles with a world she both loves and hates and would rather be powerful and safe than good, is a compelling narrator. Whatever a reader is looking for--heart-in-throat action, deadly romance, double-crossing, moral complexity--this is one heck of a ride. Booklist, starred reviewThis is a heady blend of Faerie lore, high fantasy, and high school drama, dripping with description that brings the dangerous but tempting world of Faerie to life. Black is building a complex mythology; now is a great time to tune in. Kirkus Review...

-Titulo Original : The Mysterious Benedict Society Paperback Boxed Set-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: A stunning paperback gift set of the New York Times bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society books, including The Riddle of Ages!Catch up on the adventures of the Mysterious Benedict Society with this paperback boxed set, which includes the three original books in the New York Times bestselling series, The Mysterious Benedict Society, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoners Dilemma, as well as the prequel, The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict, and the all-new The Riddle of Ages. About the Author Trenton Lee Stewart is the author of The Secret Keepers and the award-winning and New York Times bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society series. He lives in Little Rock, Arkansas...

-Titulo Original : The Queen Of Nothing (the Folk Of The Air, 3)-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: A powerful curse forces the exiled Queen of Faerie to choose between ambition and humanity in this highly anticipated and jaw-dropping finale to The Folk of the Air trilogy from a #1 New York Times bestselling author.He will be the destruction of the crown and the ruination of the throne Power is much easier to acquire than it is to hold onto. Jude learned this lesson when she released her control over the wicked king, Cardan, in exchange for immeasurable power. Now as the exiled mortal Queen of Faerie, Jude is powerless and left reeling from Cardans betrayal. She bides her time determined to reclaim everything he took from her. Opportunity arrives in the form of her twin sister, Taryn, whose life is in peril. Jude must risk venturing back into the treacherous Faerie Court, and confront her lingering feelings for Cardan, if she wishes to save her sister. But Elfhame is not as she left it. War is brewing. As Jude slips deep within enemy lines she becomes ensnared in the conflicts bloody politics. And, when a dormant yet powerful curse is unleashed, panic spreads throughout the land, forcing her to choose between her ambition and her humanity . . . Review Praise for The Queen of Nothing:*Whether you came for the lore or the love, perfection. Kirkus, starred review*A compelling final piece in a powerful set. Booklist, starred reviewWere being promised a jaw-dropping finale...Based on the ride shes taken readers on so far, wed expect nothing less. Entertainment WeeklyPraise for The Wicked King:*A stunning and compelling sequel. --SLJ, starred review*A heady blend of courtly double-crossing, Faerie lore, and toxic attraction swirls together in the sequel to THE CRUEL PRINCE.... Blacks writing is both contemporary and classic; her world is, at this point, intensely well-realized, so that some plot twists seem almost inevitable. Kirkus, starred review*[A] dangerous journey filled with mystery, betrayal, intrigue, and romance.... Larger-than-life action in a kingdom packed with self-centered, evil, and manipulating characters also doles out real life issues. VOYA, starred review*A rare second volume that surpasses the first, with, happily, more intrigue and passion still to come. Booklist, starred reviewPraise for The Cruel Prince:Lush, dangerous, a dark jewel of a book. Blacks world is intoxicating, imbued with a relentless sense of peril that kept me riveted through every chapter of Judes journey. And Jude! She is a heroine to love--brave but pragmatic, utterly human. This delicious story will seduce you and leave you desperate for just one more page. Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Six of Crows and Crooked KingdomI require book two immediately. Holly is the Faerie Queen. Victoria Aveyard, #1 bestselling author of The Red Queen series* [S]pellbinding.... Breathtaking set pieces, fully developed supporting characters, and a beguiling, tough-as-nails heroine enhance an intricate, intelligent plot that crescendos to a jaw-dropping third-act twist. Publishers Weekly, starred review* Another fantastic, deeply engaging, and all-consuming work from Black that belongs on all YA shelves. School Library Journal, starred review* Jude, who struggles with a world she both loves and hates and would rather be powerful and safe than good, is a compelling narrator. Whatever a reader is looking for--heart-in-throat action, deadly romance, double-crossing, moral complexity--this is one heck of a ride. Booklist, starred reviewThis is a heady blend of Faerie lore, high fantasy, and high school drama, dripping with description that brings the dangerous but tempting world of Faerie to life. Black is building a complex mythology; now is a great time to tune in. Kirkus Reviews About the Author Holly Black is the bestselling author of contemporary fantasy novels for teens and children, including The Folk of the Air trilogy, Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale an...

-Titulo Original : The Office A Day At Dunder Mifflin Elementary-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: The instant #1 New York Times bestseller!Discover The Office reboot fans never knew they needed with this kid-friendly adaptation of everyones favorite workplace comedy (Entertainment Weekly).Michael Scott is Line Leader at Dunder Mifflin Elementary! Its a very big job, but Michael is sure he can liveup to the Worlds Best Line Leader title printed on his water bottle. Theres just one problem--Michael doesnt know how to lead the line. Filled with colorful, detailed illustrations and brimming with Easter eggs and nods to iconic moments from the show, this hilarious reimagining features a pint-sized cast. This story will introduce The Office to a whole new generation and will teach them that everyone needs to ask for help sometimes. Even Line Leaders.The Office is a trademark and copyright of Universal Content Productions LLC. Licensed by Universal Studios 2020. All Rights Reserved. Review Praise for The Office: A Day at Dunder Mifflin Elementary: One of Publishers Weeklys 2020 Childrens Bestsellers: Graphic Novel Powerhouses, Beloved Picture Books, and More! The Office is about to earn a whole new generation of fans. People[B]est idea ever. Mental FlossIncredibly charming. Will delight young kids...as much as you! Buzzfeed About the Author Robb Pearlman is the author of many books, including Bob Ross and Peapod the Squirrel, Pink is for Boys, Groundhogs Day Off, and Star Trek: Fun with Kirk and Spock. He works in an office in New York, lives in a house in New Jersey, and would like to visit a beet farm one day. Melanie Demmer is an illustrator and designer from Southeast Michigan. She previously illustrated A Place for Pluto and the My Furry Foster Family series. Melanie enjoys cooking, puzzles, and watching scary movies! Her favorite episode of The Office is season 2, episode 12 where Michael burns his foot on his George Foreman grill...

-Titulo Original : Maniac Magee-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: A Newbery Medal winning modern classic about a racially divided small town and a boy who runs. Jeffrey Lionel Maniac Magee might have lived a normal life if a freak accident hadnt made him an orphan. After living with his unhappy and uptight aunt and uncle for eight years, he decides to run--and not just run away, but run. This is where the myth of Maniac Magee begins, as he changes the lives of a racially divided small town with his amazing and legendary feats. About the Author Jerry Spinelli is the author of many immensely popular books for young readers, including Eggs, Stargirl, Space Station Seventh Grade, Newbery Honor Book Wringer, Newbery Award winner Maniac Magee, and the picture books Mama Seetons Whistle and I Can Be Anything! He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and fellow author, Eileen...

-Titulo Original : The Magical Yet (the Magical Yet, 1)-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: A rollicking, rhyming, and inspirational picture book for fans of Oh, the Places Youll Go! andevery child who is frustrated by what they cant do...YET!Each of us, from the day were born, is accompanied by a special companion-the Yet. Cant tie your shoes? Yet! Cant ride a bike? Yet! Cant play the bassoon? Dont worry, Yet is there to help you out.The Magical Yet is the perfect tool for parents and educators to turn a negative into a positive when helping children cope with the inevitable difficult learning moments we all face. Whether a child or an adult, this encouraging and uplifting book reminds us that we all have things we havent learned...yet! Review Praise for The Magical Yet: “When children are old enough to do things on their own but are frustrated because they struggle with their nascent abilities, this enchanting picture book introduces them to their limitless potential by way of Yet, that oh-so-important word that encourages them to have patience with themselves as they continue to keep trying.” Lacey Vorrasi-Banis, Entertainment Weekly“Oh, I love this one! This is a book about resiliency and how you might not be good at something... yet. The Magical Yet is by your side helping you as you learn and grow. The adorable illustrations feature a diverse group of children, but everyone will be able to see a little of themselves in this book because of the topic.” Kathleen Shea-Porter, BuzzfeedWith splashy artwork and catchy rhymes, the creators give families and educators a tool that spurs kids on to success. Publishers WeeklyThe depictions of difficult situations, such as learning to ride a bike, learning to dance, or practicing painting, are sure to strike a chord with children struggling to pick up something new, and the positive outcomes brought on by practice and perseverance are sure to inspire readers to never give up. A lovely addition to picture-book collections. BooklistThe artwork is powerful and detailed....A solid if message-driven conversation starter about the hard parts of learning. Kirkus ReviewsThis rhyming, motivational picture book tackles the lesson of perseverance. It promotes trying new things and letting yourself fail along the way. With bright colorful, illustrations and an inspirational message, this 2021 picture book is a great substitute for Dr. Seuss’s popular Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Bookriot About the Author Angela Diterlizzi never forgets her Magical Yet, especially when she wrote more than ten drafts to this book just right. Shes written other books, too, including Just Add Glitter, Some Bugs, Some Pets, and Baby Love. She lives with her husband, best-selling author-illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi, and their daughter in Amherst, Massachusetts.Lorena Alvarez was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia, and studied graphic design at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. She has illustrated for childrens books (including the Carmen series by Anika Denise and Nightlights, a comic book that Lorena also wrote), independent publications, advertising, and fashion magazines. Since 2008, she has been part of La Procesion Puppet Club, an experimental puppetry group of illustrators and visual artists...

-Titulo Original : The Watermelon Seed-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: With perfect comic pacing, Greg Pizzoli introduces us to one funny crocodile who has one big fear: swallowing a watermelon seed. What will he do when his greatest fear is realized? Will vines sprout out his ears? Will his skin turn pink? This crocodile has a wild imagination that kids will love.With bold color and beautiful sense of design, Greg Pizzolis picture book debut takes this familiar childhood worry and gives us a true gem in the vein of I Want My Hat Back and Not a Box. From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 1-Children will love this hilarious book. Crocodile has devoured watermelon since babyhood and eats it every chance he gets. One day, however, he swallows a seed. This sends him into a panic. Will it grow inside him and come out of his ears? Will he grow larger and turn pink? The poor crocodile is so worried until he burps up the seed. He vows to never eat watermelon again, but will he be able to resist? The illustrations of the reptiles fear about what might happen to him are very funny and the oversize font on those pages reinforces the emotion in the story. The artwork was created by screen print in pink, green, black, and brown. This simplicity allows readers to fully appreciate the changes in the crocs facial expressions, which artfully contribute to the humor. The story has broad appeal, making it a great first purchase.-Amy Shepherd, St. Annes Episcopal School, Middleton, DE?(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. From Booklist The story is as old as time. Crocodile meets watermelon. Crocodile adores watermelon. Crocodile eats watermelon. Crocodile inadvertently swallows seed. Crocodile frets and worries and engages in histrionic apoplexy at certain I’m-gonna-turn-into-a-watermelon fate. Crocodile burps, expelling seed. Crocodile vows never to eat watermelon again. And the cycle repeats itself, presumably in perpetuity. With a sharp graphic sensibility, vibrant design, and adept characterization, Pizzoli spins the simple premise into a sweet confection, ripe with broad humor. Working in watermelon pink, apple green, and crisp black, blocked on buff stock, the artist manipulates his high-contrast palette to maximum effect. In his first-person rant, the crocodile pushes at the fourth wall, not quite breaking it, and certainly owes something to Mo Willems’ titular pigeon in attitude and affect. But he is his own crocodile, with his own neurosis, and is sure to win his own fans and repeat readings. Preschool-Grade 1. --Thom Barthelmess Review From School Library Journal (Starred Review) Children will love this hilarious book. The artwork was created by screen print in pink, green, [and] black... This simplicity allows readers to fully appreciate the changes in the crocs facial expressions, which artfully contribute to the humor.From Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) [A]n expert debut.From The New York Times ...a juicy premise...Pizzoli legitimizes childish anxieties but also slyly exaggerates each worry to highlight the humor.From Booklist With a sharp graphic sensibility, vibrant design, and adept characterization, Pizzoli spins the simple premise into a sweet confection, ripe with broad humor.From Kirkus ...deliciously bright colors that leap from the page. About the Author Greg Pizzoli is an author, illustrator and screen printer. When not chomping down on watermelon, he can be found in his studio or teaching at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where he also received his MFA. This is his first book. Visit him at gregpizzoli ...

-Titulo Original : The Invisible Leash An Invisible String Story About The Loss Of A Pet (the Invisible String)-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: From the author of the picture book phenomenon The Invisible String comes a moving companion title about coping with grief when a pet dies.When our pets arent with us anymore, an Invisible Leash connects our hearts to each other. Forever. Thats what Zacks friend Emily tells him after his dog dies. Zack doesnt believe it. He only believes in what he can see. But on an enlightening journey through their neighborhood-and through his grief-he comes to feel the comforting tug of the Invisible Leash. And it feels like love.Accompanied by tender, uplifting art by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, bestselling author Patrice Karsts gentle story uses the same bonding technique from her classic book The Invisible String to help readers through the experience of the loss of a beloved animal. About the Author Patrice Karst is the bestselling author of The Invisible String, The Invisible Leash, The Invisible Web, You Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby, and co-author of The Invisible String Workbook. She has also written The Smile That Went Around the World. Patrice is passionate about spreading her message of love across the planet. Born in London, England, she now lives in Southern California, and is the mother of one grown son. She invites you to visit her online at patricekarst .Joanne Lew-Vriethoff is the acclaimed illustrator of many childrens books, including the new edition of The Invisible String, The Invisible Leash, The Invisible Web, You Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby, and the Invisible String Workbook, as well as Stacy McAnultys Beautiful and Brave. Born in Malaysia, she grew up in Los Angeles, studied at the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, and now lives in Amsterdam. Her website is joannelewvriethoff ...

-Titulo Original : Ghost Boys-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: A heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a police officer, drawing connections through history, from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes. Only the living can make the world better. Live and make it better. Twelve-year-old Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. As a ghost, he observes the devastation thats been unleashed on his family and community in the wake of what they see as an unjust and brutal killing. Soon Jerome meets another ghost: Emmett Till, a boy from a very different time but similar circumstances. Emmett helps Jerome process what has happened, on a journey towards recognizing how historical racism may have led to the events that ended his life. Jerome also meets Sarah, the daughter of the police officer, who grapples with her fathers actions. Once again Jewell Parker Rhodes deftly weaves historical and socio-political layers into a gripping and poignant story about how children and families face the complexities of todays world, and how one boy grows to understand American blackness in the aftermath of his own death. Review Praise for Ghost Boys:A New York Times BestsellerAn IndieBound BestsellerThe #1 Kids Indies Next PickA 2018 Nerdies List BookAn ALA 2019 Childrens Notables List PickThis was one of my most anticipated 2018 books and I was not disappointed. A must read. Angie Thomas, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give* Rhodes captures the all-too-real pain of racial injustice and provides an important window for readers who are just beginning to explore the ideas of privilege and implicit bias. School Library Journal, starred review* An excellent novel that delves into the timely topic of racism... with the question of whether or not we really have come far when dealing with race relations. School Library Connection, starred reviewIn writing thats spare and powerful, Rhodes takes us into the hearts and minds of those who are left behind, and then out into a vast and luminous world where ghost boys wander among the living, pursuing their mysterious mission. Rhodes has achieved something remarkable here: a kids-eye-view of violence and racism that balances innocence and outrage, wrenching loss and hard-won hope. Chicago TribuneA timely, challenging book thats worthy of a read, further discussion, and action. Kirkus Reviews[A] potent story that deserves to be read. VOYAGhost Boys is powerful in prose, and so important at this time. I hope parents will read this book to their children. The MonitorWritten beautifully...an important novel. WCMU Public RadioUnblinkingly confronts challenging perspectives and the mutability of truth. Shelf AwarenessAdditional praise and awards for Jewell Parker Rhodes books: Ninth Ward was named a Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book, a Notable Book for a Global Society, a CCBC Choices pick, a VOYA Top Shelf Fiction pick, an ALSC Notable Childrens Book, an SLJ Best Book of the Year, an IndieBound Kids Next List pick, a Parents Choice Gold Award recipient, and an NYPL Top 100 Title for Reading & Sharing. Sugar was a Junior Library Guild selection, a Kirkus Best Book of the Year, an IndieBound Kids Next List pick, a Jane Addams Book Award winner, an IRA Top Chapter Books selection, and a CCBC Choices Pick.Bayou Magic was an LA Times summer reading selection and a Center for the Study of Multicultural Childrens Literature Best Books selection. Towers Falling was an Indiebound Kids Next List selection, a Junior Library Guild selection, one of Amazons Best Books of the Month, a Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People, a Seventeen Magazine Best Book of the Year, and a Notable Book for a Global Society. About the Author Jewell Parker Rhodes is the author of Ninth Ward, a Coretta Scott King honor book, Sugar, winner of the Jane Adams Peace Association book award, Bayou Magic, and Towers Falling. She has also wri...

-Titulo Original : The Wild Robot (the Wild Robot, 1)-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Wall-E meets Hatchet in this New York Times bestselling illustrated middle grade novel from Caldecott Honor winner Peter BrownCan a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is all alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is--but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a violent storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realizes that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the islands unwelcoming animal inhabitants. As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home--until, one day, the robots mysterious past comes back to haunt her.From bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Peter Brown comes a heartwarming and action-packed novel about what happens when nature and technology collide. From School Library Journal Gr 3-7-Though Roz, a robot, is initially viewed with suspicion when she finds herself on an isolated island, she soon becomes part of the natural order, parenting an orphaned gosling and providing shelter for the animals. But is there really a place for her within this ecosystem? Interspersed with charming black-and-white illustrations, this sweetly quirky fish-out-of-water tale will have readers contemplating questions about life, death, consciousness, and artificial intelligence. Review Praise for The Wild Robot:A New York Times BestsellerAn Entertainment Weekly Best Middle Grade Book of the YearAn Amazon Best Book of the Year Top PickAn IndieBound BestsellerALA Notable Book for ChildrenNew York Public Library Best Books for Kids PickKirkus Best Childrens of the Year PickSchool Library Journal Best of the Year PickBank Street College of Education 2017 Best Childrens Book of the Year2018 Sunshine State Young Readers Award List PickBrown has written a lively tale that is sure to engage young readers. The New York TimesRoz may not feel emotions, but young readers certainly will as this tender, captivating tale unfolds. The Washington Post* [Peter] Browns picture books are consistent bestsellers and critically acclaimed. Expect readers to go wild for his robot-themed novel. Booklist, starred review* While the end to Rozs benign and wildlife is startling and violent, Brown leaves Roz and her companions--and readers--with hope. Thought-provoking and charming. Kirkus Reviews, starred review* This strong debut middle grade novel by the acclaimed picture book author/illustrator is a first purchase for most middle grade collections. School Library Journal, starred review* Browns middle-grade debut, an uplifting story about an unexpected visitor whose arrival disrupts the animal inhabitants of a rocky island, has a contemporary twist...Brown wisely eschews a happy ending in favor of an open-ended one that supports the tone of a story thats simultaneously unsentimental and saturated with feeling. Publishers Weekly, starred reviewRoz is not easy to forget. The Horn Book About the Author Peter Brown is the author and illustrator of many bestselling childrens books, including Children Make Terrible Pets and The Curious Garden. He is the recipient of a Caldecott Honor for Creepy Carrots!, two E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, a New York Times Best Illustrated Childrens Book award, and a Childrens Choice Award for Illustrator of the Year. Peters website is peterbrownstudio ...

-Titulo Original : The Proudest Blue A Story Of Hijab And Family-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on ones first day of hijab--by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad. With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. Its the start of a brand new year and, best of all, its her older sister Asiyas first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong.Paired with Hatem Alys beautiful, whimsical art, Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali bring readers an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are. Review Praise for The Proudest Blue:Inspiring... The lovely, playful illustrations by Aly capture the spirit of imagination and sisterly solidarity in the face of bullying. New York Times Book Review* Memorable and inspiring... Triumphant and true. Kirkus Reviews, starred review* A lovely blend of emotional lyricism and closely observed everyday life. Publishers Weekly, starred review* Alys ink-wash-and-pencil illustrations settle and soar along with the language.... This story, as both window and mirror, inevitably educates, but more important, it encourages pride in and respect for hijab through a tale of two sisters, their bond strengthened by faith. Booklist, starred review* This excellent story about identity, visibility, and confidence, touches on rites of passage, bonds between sisters, and bullying and is unapologetic in tackling misconceptions and demanding equality. School Library Journal, starred reviewHatem Alys ink-wash and watercolour illustrations perfectly complement the lyricism of Muhammed and Alis moving text. The Globe and Mail About the Author Ibtihaj Muhammad is a fencer and the first Muslim American woman in hijab to compete for the United States in the Olympic Games. She is also the first female Muslim American to medal at the Olympic Games, winning bronze in the womens saber team event. An activist, speaker, and entrepreneur, Ibtihaj has written a memoir, Proud, and inspired the first hijabi Barbie in her likeness. She invites you to visit her online at ibtihajmuhammad . S. K. Ali is the award-winning author of Saints and Misfits and Love from A to Z and the coeditor of an upcoming Eid anthology. Like Faizah and Asiya, she and her sister visited hijab shops every year before the first day of school to choose their proudest colors.Hatem Aly is an Egyptian-born illustrator whose work has been featured on television and in multiple publications worldwide. Among other books, he illustrated Newbery Honor winning novel The Inquisitors Tale by Adam Gidwitz. He currently lives in New Brunswick, Canada, with his wife, son, and more pets than people....

-Titulo Original : The Inheritance Games (the Inheritance Games, 1)-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: OVER 750,000 COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES!Dont miss this New York Times bestselling impossible to put down (Buzzfeed) novel with deadly stakes, thrilling twists, and juicy secrets -- perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying and Knives Out.Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune. The catch? Avery has no idea why -- or even who Tobias Hawthorne is.To receive her inheritance, Avery must move into sprawling, secret passage-filled Hawthorne House, where every room bears the old mans touch -- and his love of puzzles, riddles, and codes. Unfortunately for Avery, Hawthorne House is also occupied by the family that Tobias Hawthorne just dispossessed. This includes the four Hawthorne grandsons: dangerous, magnetic, brilliant boys who grew up with every expectation that one day, they would inherit billions. Heir apparent Grayson Hawthorne is convinced that Avery must be a conwoman, and hes determined to take her down. His brother, Jameson, views her as their grandfathers last hurrah: a twisted riddle, a puzzle to be solved. Caught in a world of wealth and privilege, with danger around every turn, Avery will have to play the game herself just to survive.** Averys story continues in The Hawthorne Legacy and The Final Gambit Review Praise for The Inheritance Games: A New York Times and Indiebound Bestseller Edgar Award Nominee, Best Young Adult Mystery GoodReads Choice Awards, Best YA Fiction finalist A Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, and New York Public LibraryBest YA Book of the Year An Amazon Top 100 Book of 2020 “Barnes is a master of puzzles and plot twists. The Inheritance Games was the most fun I’ve had all year.” E. Lockhart, bestselling author of We Were Liars and Again AgainA thrilling blend of family secrets, illicit romance and high-stakes treasure hunt, set in the mysterious world of Texas billionaires. The nonstop twists kept me guessing until the very last page! Katharine McGee, New York Times bestselling author of American RoyalsImpossible to put down. Buzzfeed* this strong, Knives Out-esque series opener...provides ample enjoyment. Publishers Weekly, starred reviewBarness meticulously crafted novel is like the film Knives Out for the YA world, perfect for any reader seeking suspense, romance, and glamour. ...Barnes crafts high-stakes tension, a swoony love triangle, and a large but memorable cast of characters. Fun and fast-paced, fans of Karen M. McManuss One of Us is Lying and Maureen Johnsons Truly Devious will find a new home at Hawthorne House. SLJ* Part The Westing Game, part We Were Liars, completely entertaining. Kirkus, starred review[A] well-characterized mystery thats packed to the brim with twists and tricks. Hand immediately to teen fans of Knives Out or readers who love Maureen Johnsons Truly Devious series. BooklistPrickly, witty, and stubborn as a mule, Avery is an eminently likable protagonist, and her savvy ability to manage the obnoxiously privileged people she suddenly finds herself surrounded by is admirable, helped plenty by her quippy one-liners that level even the snobbiest among them. BCCB About the Author Jennifer Lynn Barnes is the New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty acclaimed young adult novels, including Little White Lies, Deadly Little Scandals, The Lovely and the Lost, and The Naturals series: The Naturals, Killer Instinct, All In, Bad Blood, and the e-novella, Twelve. Jen is also a Fulbright Scholar with advanced degrees in psychology, psychiatry, and cognitive science. She received her Ph.D. from Yale University in 2012 and is currently a professor of psychology and professional writing at the University of Oklahoma. You can find her online at jenniferlynnbarnes or follow her on Twitter @jenlynnbarnes...

-Titulo Original : The Hawthorne Legacy (The Inheritance Games, 2)-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Ritmo Son ~ Ritmo Son De Telenovel...

-Titulo Original : Briarheart-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: From beloved fantasy author Mercedes Lackey comes a fresh and feminist reinterpretation of Sleeping Beauty. Miriam may be the daughter of Queen Alethia of Tirendell, but shes not a princess. Shes the child of Alethia and her previous husband, the Kings Champion, who died fighting for the king, and she has no ambitions to rule. When her new baby sister Aurora, heir to the throne, is born, shes ecstatic. She adores the baby, who seems perfect in every way. But on the day of Auroras christening, an uninvited Dark Fae arrives, prepared to curse her, and Miriam discovers she possesses impossible power. Soon, Miriam is charged with being trained in both magic and combat to act as chief protector to her sister. But shadowy threats are moving closer and closer to their kingdom, and Miriams dark power may not be enough to save everyone she loves, let alone herself. Review Readers will be spellbound by Miri’s misadventures and her relatable coming-of-age . . . strongly recommended for upper middle grade/YA fans of the genre who prefer magical solutions over weapons and violence. School Library Journal, starred reviewLackey gives Miri’s narration a light, contemporary voice that harmonizes with a plethora of realistic detail about daily life in the pseudo-medieval-European setting. BCCBA gentle “Sleeping Beauty”-inspired tale of teens training to defend a baby princess. Kirkus ReviewsPraise for the Hunter Series: * Joyeauxs narration is spellbinding, the prose easily balancing the technology of the future with the tradition of the past. Captivating, dynamic, well-paced, and thrilling. Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewSpirituality, psychic abilities, propaganda, magic, monsters, and mayhem make this a book with a dozen hooks to snag readers and win Lackey even more fans. BooklistLackey successfully mixes dystopia and fantasy in this series opener . . . The novel is exciting, entirely entertaining, and sure to please her fans. Publishers Weekly About the Author Mercedes Lackey is the acclaimed author of over fifty novels and many works of short fiction. In her spare time, she is also a professional lyricist and a licensed wild bird rehabilitator. Mercedes lives in Oklahoma with her husband and frequent collaborator, artist Larry Dixon, and their flock of parrots. She invites you to visit her at mercedeslackey or on Twitter @mercedeslackey...

-Titulo Original : Julie Andrews Treasury For All Seasons Poems And Songs To Celebrate The Year-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Review Praise for The Very Fairy Princess:[Geraldine] lets kids know its not necessary to be prim and proper to be a real princess; princesses who just want to have fun will find plenty of that here. - BooklistThe mother-daughter team successfully demonstrates an understanding of that magical stage of childhood in which determination, desire and dreams can transform reality. - KirkusGeraldine radiates noblesse oblige, heedless energy, and a sense of destiny-shes Eloise crossed with Hillary Clinton. - PWPraise for Julie Andrews Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabies:New York Times BestsellerThis is a warmly sentimental collection, leavened with humor and poignancy, ...educators and librarians will also embrace it for its sincere advocacy of reading aloud. - SLJJulie Andrews and her daughters selection of material for children... is bound to become a favorite. - PW A vast array of poems old and new joyously celebrates each special day of the year, telling of New Years resolutions, Valentines Day love, Easter parades, Fourth of July fireworks, and more. From the cold of winter to the new hope of spring, the brisk fall to the steamy summer, Caldecott Honor illustrator Marjorie Pricemans vibrant watercolor paintings ring in every month of the year, bringing each season to joyful life. Featuring verse from favorites like Walt Whitman, Jack Prelutsky, and Langston Hughes and poetic lyrics from the likes of Cole Porter and Oscar Hammerstein, plus heartfelt introductions by Julie Andrews describing favorite family holiday moments, this is the perfect collection for families to share together. From Publishers Weekly Andrews and Hamilton follow Julie Andrews Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabies (2009) with a diverse compilation of poems and songs (including some of Andrews and Hamiltons own) from more than 75 writers, organized by month. Summer sees uplifting poems about discovery and outdoor activity, with works by Billy Collins, Joy Harjo, and E.B. White; fall poems include nature, back-to-school, and Thanksgiving themes, with pieces by Emily Dickinson, Sandra Cisneros, and others. Caldecott Honor artist Priceman plays into the seasonality of the collection with sweeping, brightly colored gouache paintings; her pirouetting ice skaters, puddle-stomping kids, and laid-back fishermen shout celebration, no matter the time of year. All ages. (Oct.) From Booklist In this companion to Julie Andrews’ Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabies (2009), the prolific mother-daughter team anthologizes verses and lyrics celebrating events throughout the year. Arranged seasonally, the poems relate to weather, secular and religious holidays, and rites of passage. Songs (for example, “Sunrise, Sunset”) appear without music, although Andrews encourages readers to track down the melodies. The authors also contribute their own poems, including “A Valentine” (Andrews) and “Ode to Us” (Hamilton). Coverage is diverse, ranging from “Martin Luther King Day” to “Chinese New Year” to “Passover” to “Ramadan Has Begun” to “Kwanzaa Days.” Many of the poets are familiar-Myra Cohn Livingston, Rachel Field, Jack Prelutsky, Barbara Juster Esbensen, Lillian Moore-although the selected verses may not be; their tone ranges from sentimental to humorous to poignant. Priceman’s colorful gouache illustrations (printed on heavy card stock) feature smiling children engaged in active pursuits. Perfect for family sharing, this also makes a valuable resource for teachers and librarians in need of verses for special days. Grades 2-5. --Kay Weisman About the Author Julie Andrewss legendary career encompasses the Broadway and London stages, as well as multiple films, television shows, album releases, concert tours, directing assignments, and the world of childrens publishing. In 2000 the title of Dame Commander of the British Empire was bestowed upon her by Queen Elizabeth II for lifetime ...

-Titulo Original : Where The Mountain Meets The Moon-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: A Time Magazine 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time selection! A Reader’s Digest Best Children’s Book of All Time !This stunning fantasy inspired by Chinese folklore is a companion novel to Starry River of the Sky and the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to SilverIn the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man on the Moon, who knows the answers to all of lifes questions. Inspired by these stories, Minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man on the Moon to ask him how she can change her familys fortune. She encounters an assorted cast of characters and magical creatures along the way, including a dragon who accompanies her on her quest for the ultimate answer.Grace Lin, author of the beloved Year of the Dog and Year of the Rat returns with a wondrous story of adventure, faith, and friendship. A fantasy crossed with Chinese folklore, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a timeless story reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz and Kelly Barnhills The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Her beautiful illustrations, printed in full-color, accompany the text throughout. Once again, she has created a charming, engaging book for young readers. From School Library Journal Starred Review. Grade 3-6-Living in the shadow of the Fruitless Mountain, Minli and her parents spend their days working in the rice fields, barely growing enough to feed themselves. Every night, Minlis father tells her stories about the Jade Dragon that keeps the mountain bare, the greedy and mean Magistrate Tiger, and the Old Man of the Moon who holds everyones destiny. Determined to change her familys fortune, Minli sets out to find the Old Man of the Moon, urged on by a talking goldfish who gives her clues to complete her journey. Along the way she makes new friends including a flightless dragon and an orphan and proves her resourcefulness when she tricks a group of greedy monkeys and gets help from a king. Interwoven with Minlis quest are tales told by her father and by those she meets on the way. While these tales are original to Lin, many characters, settings, and themes are taken from traditional Chinese folklore. The authors writing is elegant, and her full-color illustrations are stunning. Minlis determination to help her family, as well as the grief her parents feel at her absence, is compelling and thoroughly human.-Jennifer Rothschild, Prince Georges County Memorial Library System, Oxon Hill, MD Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From Booklist *Starred Review* In this enchanted and enchanting adventure, Minli, whose name means “quick thinking,” lives with her desperately poor parents at the confluence of Fruitless Mountain and the Jade River. While her mother worries and complains about their lot, her father brightens their evenings with storytelling. One day, after a goldfish salesman promises that his wares will bring good luck, Minli spends one of her only two coins in an effort to help her family. After her mother ridicules what she believes to be a foolish purchase, Minli sets out to find the Old Man of the Moon, who, it is told, may impart the true secret to good fortune. Along the way, she finds excitement, danger, humor, magic, and wisdom, and she befriends a flightless dragon, a talking fish, and other companions and helpmates in her quest. With beautiful language, Lin creates a strong, memorable heroine and a mystical land. Stories, drawn from a rich history of Chinese folktales, weave throughout her narrative, deepening the sense of both the characters and the setting and smoothly furthering the plot. Children will embrace this accessible, timeless story about the evil of greed and the joy of gratitude. Lin’s own full-color drawings open ...

-Titulo Original : The Cruel Prince (the Folk Of The Air, 1)-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: By #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black, the first book in a stunning new series about a mortal girl who finds herself caught in a web of royal faerie intrigue.Of course I want to be like them. Theyre beautiful as blades forged in some divine fire. They will live forever.And Cardan is even more beautiful than the rest. I hate him more than all the others. I hate him so much that sometimes when I look at him, I can hardly breathe.Jude was seven years old when her parents were murdered and she and her two sisters were stolen away to live in the treacherous High Court of Faerie. Ten years later, Jude wants nothing more than to belong there, despite her mortality. But many of the fey despise humans. Especially Prince Cardan, the youngest and wickedest son of the High King.To win a place at the Court, she must defy him--and face the consequences.In doing so, she becomes embroiled in palace intrigues and deceptions, discovering her own capacity for bloodshed. But as civil war threatens to drown the Courts of Faerie in violence, Jude will need to risk her life in a dangerous alliance to save her sisters, and Faerie itself. From School Library Journal Gr 9 Up-Human Jude has been raised along with her twin, Taryn, and half-sibling, Vivi, in Faerieland by Madoc, the faerie who murdered her parents. This intricate realm is filled with beautiful, blood-thirsty, playful, and powerful faeries who seem to have no patience or use for humans beyond enslaving them with magic. Despite this, Jude is determined to earn respect and a place in it all by becoming a knight. First in a planned trilogy, this YA fantasy features a political scramble reminiscent of Game of Thrones, with spies, manipulation, romance, swordplay, betrayal, and an intoxicating darkness that manages to enrapture Jude and readers. Black has created a brutal and captivating world, filled with complex characters and their intricate and layered relationships. Jude is a mighty heroine; strong, smart, cunning, and yet completely vulnerable. Teens meet her as shes no longer interested in restraining her emotions and actions and is willing to give up anything in order to work for what she wants, which makes for a powerful and dangerous damsel getting herself out of distress. VERDICT Another fantastic, deeply engaging, and all-consuming work from Black that belongs on all YA shelves.-Emily Moore, Camden County Library System, NJ Review Praise for The Cruel Prince:A New York Times BestsellerAn IndieBound BestsellerA Boston Globe Best Book of 2018An ALA 2019 Childrens Notables List PickBlack is a master at world-building, conveying integral details without that information ever seeming tedious or encyclopedic, whether youre well versed in faerie or a newcomer to the genre....the experience of reading a novel like this is something like being surrounded by magic. The New York Times Book ReviewLush, dangerous, a dark jewel of a book. Blacks world is intoxicating, imbued with a relentless sense of peril that kept me riveted through every chapter of Judes journey. And Jude! She is a heroine to love--brave but pragmatic, utterly human. This delicious story will seduce you and leave you desperate for just one more page. Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Six of Crows and Crooked KingdomI require book two immediately. Holly is the Faerie Queen. Victoria Aveyard, #1 bestselling author of The Red Queen series* [S]pellbinding....Breathtaking set pieces, fully developed supporting characters, and a beguiling, tough-as-nails heroine enhance an intricate, intelligent plot that crescendos to a jaw-dropping third-act twist. Publishers Weekly, starred review* Another fantastic, deeply engaging, and all-consuming work from Black that belongs on all YA shelves. School Library Journal, starred review* Jude, who struggles with a world she both loves and hates and would rather be powerful and safe than good, is a c...

-Titulo Original : Mama Goose Bilingual Lullabies-nanas (english And Spanish Edition)-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: This bilingual board book by acclaimed authors Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy presents popular and beloved lullabies from all over the Spanish-speaking world. Full of charm and humor, and rich with the diversity of Latinx cultures, Mama Goose is the perfect introduction to Latinx lullabies for English speakers, and a trove of familiar favorites for Spanish speakers. Review A lovely compendium [with] clear, charming watercolor cartoon illustrations. . . . Just as much fun to read in English as in Spanish, . . . this is a perfect example of translation as an art form.--School Library Journal Young speakers of either language will appreciate the bouncing rhythms and nonsense fun.--Booklist About the Author Alma Flor Ada (almaflorada ) is a Professor Emerita at the University of San Francisco who has devoted her life to advocacy for peace by promoting a pedagogy oriented to personal realization and social justice. A former Radcliffe Scholar at Harvard University and Fulbright Research Scholar, she is an internationally reknowned speaker. Her numerous childrens books of poetry, narrative, folklore and nonfiction have received prestigious awards including the Christopher Award and Pura Belpre Award. In 2012 she received the Virginia Hamilton Award in recognition of her body of work for children. In 2014 the Mexican Government honored her with the prestigious OHTLI Award for her services to the Mexican communities in the United States. F. Isabel Campoy (isabelcampoy ) is the author of numerous childrens books in the areas of poetry, theatre, stories, biographies, and art. As a researcher, she has published extensively, bringing to the curriculum an awareness of the richness of the Hispanic culture. She is an educator specialized in the area of literacy and homeschool interaction, topics on which she lecturers nationally. Her many accolades include ALA Notables, the San Francisco Library Award, the Reading the World Award from the University of San Francisco, the NABE Ramon Santiago Award, the International Latino Childrens Book Award, and nine Junior Library Guild selections. She is a member of the North American Academy of Spanish Language. Maribel Suarez has been illustrating picture books since 1985, with more than sixty titles published in Mexico, Spain, and the United States...