Capstone Presents "Duck Goes Potty" by Michael Dahl

 

Duck Goes Potty 

by Michael Dahl and Illustrated by Oriol Vidal

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In this Hello Genius series book published by Capstone Publishers, Duck is happy with wearing his diapers until one day, his mother announces that there will be no more diapers and Duck must learn to use the potty. Duck has several accidents as are common with the potty training process. However, Duck discovers that sitting on the potty isn't so bad after all!

I enjoyed reading this colorful, engaging, easy-to-read book! This is well written and designed so that young children of all ages who are learning to potty train will enjoy this... despite the subject area! 

This book is quite durable and can even be read while the child is sitting on the potty!

I loved the bright colors especially the bright yellow, oranges, blues, teal, lavender.. The pictures and large bold colored words are cute too. This book is quite a feast for the eyes. I giggled when I read, "Remember to wash your feathers," says Mommy." How cute and clever.

I would recommend this delightful book to young children all of all ages who are potty training. This book is a welcome addition to any home, school, and public library... I think that this is a must read for any parent about to engage in the potty training process.. You won't be disappointed!

Kudos to Michael Dahl, Oriol Vidal, and ofcourse Capstone Publisher for another job... well done!

Until the next time!

Happy Reading!!!!!!!!!!!

A children's book a day, keeps the scary monster away!

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Here is the link to Michael Dahl's Amazon.com page:

http://www.amazon.com/Michael-Dahl/e/B001HD1TLS/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1

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Here is the link to Oriol Vidal's blog/web site:

http://www.lahorapalillo.blogspot.com/

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Here is the link to Capstone Publishers:

http://www.capstonepub.com/

New York Times List of Graphic Books for the week of May 23, 2010

 

New York Times List of Graphic Books 

Week of May 23, 2010

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Which books are new to the list this week? There are several... I will tell you one, but you have to scroll down to find the rest!

Happy scrolling!!!!!!!!!!!

How many of you have read 8BIOMEGA, VOL. 2, by Tsutomu Nihei. This is one book that is new to the list this week.

Here is the description from the New York Times: 

In a dark future Zoichi Kanoe fights to save humanity from the N5S virus that has turned the earth earth population into zombie-like drones.

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Here is the link to the list of Graphic book best sellers from the New York Times for the week of May 23, 2010:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/30/books/bestseller/bestgraphicbooks.html?ref=bestseller

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Here is the entire list of Graphic book best sellers from the New York Times for the week of May 23, 2010.

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HARDCOVER GRAPHIC BOOKS
This Week		Weeks on List
1	KICK-ASS, by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.. (Marvel Entertainment, $14.99.) A "realistic" look at what would happen if a teenage boy put on a costume to fight crime. Not for the weak of heart.	11
2	TWILIGHT: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL, VOL. 1, by Stephenie Meyer and Young C. Kim. (Yen Press, $19.99.) The comic adaptation of the ever-popular vampire series.	9
3	THE WALKING DEAD: BOOK 5, by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard. (Image Comics, $34.99.) This hardcover edition of the zombie survival tale collects issues 49-60 in which the group of survivors start their dangerous trek to Washington.	1
4	BLOOM COUNTY: THE COMPLETE LIBRARY, VOL. 2, by Berkeley Breathed. (IDW, $37.99.) This second collection of the Pulitzer-winning newspaper strips reprints the installments from Sept. 27, 1982 through July 1, 1984.	1
5	EERIE ARCHIVES, VOL. 3, by various. (Dark Horse Comics, $49.95.) Even more tales of terror. This batch includes stories written by Archie Goodwin, Russ Jones, Johnny Craig and others.	1
6	FLASH: REBIRTH, by Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver. (DC Comics, $19.99.) Barry Allen, the Silver Age Flash, is back from the dead. He must adjust to his return and what he learns about the Speed Force to which all the super-speedsters are linked.	2
7	BATMAN AND ROBIN, VOL. 1, by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely and Philip Tan. (DC Comics, $24.99.) After Batman’s demise, Dick Grayson, the first Robin, takes on the mantle of the Bat. His costumed partner is Damien, the son of Bruce Wayne. Causing them grief? Jason Todd, the second Robin.	5
8	BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE, by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland. (DC Comics, $17.99.) This critically acclaimed story from 1988 offers a possible origin for the Joker.	62
9	CAPTAIN AMERICA: REBORN, by Ed Brubaker and Bryan Hitch. (Marvel Entertainment, $24.99.) Everyone knew the Sentinel of Liberty could not stay dead forever. This is the story of his rebirth.	5
10	TALISMAN: THE ROAD OF TRIALS, VOL. 1, by Robin Furth, Tony Shasteen and Nei Ruffino. (Del Rey, $25.) The journey of 13-year-old Jack Sawyer and has quest for the magical Talisman begins in this graphic novel adaptation of the Stephen King novel.	2

PAPERBACK GRAPHIC BOOKS
This Week		Weeks on List
1	PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES, by Jane Austen, Seth Grahame-Smith, Tony Lee and Cliff Richards. (Del Rey, $14.99.) In polite society, the undead are called "unmentionables" or "dreadfuls." Will they be able to come between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy?	2
2	THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 1, by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore. (Image Comics, $14.99.) The gripping story of the human survivors in a world overrun by zombies begins.	28
3	WATCHMEN, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. (DC Comics, $19.99.) This epic tale from 1986 signaled a new maturity in comic books.	64
4	V FOR VENDETTA, by Alan Moore and David Lloyd. (DC Comics, $19.99.) In a dystopian future, an anarchist sets out to topple the oppressive and totalitarian government of the United Kingdom.	56
5	THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 11, by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard. (Image Comics, $14.99.) The road to Washington is filled with many dangers for Rick and his band of refugees. To say anything more will ruin the story.	19
6	SCOTT PILGRIM: PRECIOUS LITTLE LIFE, by Bryan O''Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) Meet Scott Pilgrim, twentysomething slacker, member of the band Sex Bob-Omb and would-be suitor of Ramona Flowers.	10
7	THE LOSERS: BOOK ONE, by Andy Diggle and Jock. (DC Comics, $19.99.) The Losers, a group of characters from the 1960’s, are reinvented as an elite special forces unit on the run from the C.I.A.	7
8	IRON MAN: I AM IRON MAN, by various. (Marvel Entertainment, $16.99.) This collected edition includes an adaptation of "Iron Man 2," as well as classic tales from shellhead’s past.	1
9	SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD, by Bryan Lee O'Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) Scott Pilgrim faces off against the second of Ramona’s evil ex-boyfriends. What will Knives Chau think? Aren’t THEY dating?	6
10	BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SEASON 8, VOL. 6, by Joss Whedon, Jane Espenson and others. (Dark Horse Comics, $15.99.) The vampires hold the upper hand, but the slayers are about to get some help: Oz. Plus, more on the mysterious Twilight.	11

MANGA
This Week		Weeks on List
1	BLACK BIRD, VOL. 4, by Kanoko Sakurakoji. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Misao Harada can see into a magical realm where she is the bride demon of prophecy. How will she survive the pursuit of demons who want the power in her blood?	2
2	NARUTO, VOL. 47, by Masashi Kishimoto. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Naruto learns more secrets from his past and moves closer to discovering the identity of his nemesis, Pain.	14
3	D. GRAY-MAN, VOL. 17, by Katsura Hoshino. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The protagonist: 15-year-old Allen Walker. The setting: 19th century England. His mission: to find Innocence, a substance used to create weapons to destroy the akuma demons.	2
4	INUYASHA, VOL. 48, by Rumiko Takahashi. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) A modern-day high school girl is pulled into Japan’s ancient past, filled with mysterious swords and demons.	1
5	BLACK BUTLER, VOL. 1, by Yana Toboso. (Yen Press, $10.99.) Sebastian is a loyal butler who moves easily from dinner parties to the underworld. Is he too good to be true? Is he even human?	15
6	ROSARIO VAMPIRE: SEASON II, VOL. 1, by Akihisa Ikeda. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Tsukune Aono’s new school is filled with vampires and werewolves. And the girl he is interested seems to have eyes for him, but is it his blood she’s after?	5
7	OTOMEN, VOL. 6, by Aya Kanno. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Asuka helps his friend practice for a date by playing the role of his female intended.	2
8	BIOMEGA, VOL. 2, by Tsutomu Nihei. (VIZ Media, $12.99.) In a dark future Zoichi Kanoe fights to save humanity from the N5S virus that has turned the earth earth population into zombie-like drones.	1
9	YOTSUBA&!, VOL. 8, by Kiyohiko Azuma. (Yen Press, $10.99.) Yotsuba goes to a festival and learns about the magic of cake!	4
10	ONE PIECE, VOL. 46, by Eiichiro Oda. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Monkey D. Luffy and his motley crew of would-be pirates for a legendary treasure called “One Piece.” In this volume, the gang arrives on an island of zombies.	2

Until the next time!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A graphic book and a children's book a day, keeps the scary monster away!

Children's Books from New York Times for Week of May 23, 2010

 

Sunday New York Times List of Children's Books for Week of May 23, 2010

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Here is the link to the entire list of New York Times Children's Books for the week of May 23, 2010

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/30/books/bestseller/bestchildren.html?ref=bestseller

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Which book debuted this week as number one on the Picture Book list? Scroll down and find the answer..:))

Which book(s) have been on this list for the longest period of time? Is is Twilight Saga or the Book Thief? You will have to scroll down and peruse this list!

Until the next time!

Happy reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A children's book a day, keeps the scary monster away!

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Here is the entire list of New York Times Children's Books for the week of May 23, 2010

PICTURE BOOKS
This Week		Weeks on List
1	STAR WARS, by Rufus Butler Seder. (Workman, $14.95.) Action scenes are set in motion when you turn a page. (Ages 8 and up)	1
2	LEGO STAR WARS, by Simon Beecroft. (DK, $21.99.) An annotated visual dictionary. (Ages 7 and up)	21
3	THE LION AND THE MOUSE, illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. (Little, Brown, $16.99.) A fable of reciprocal kindness, redrawn. (Ages 3 to 6)	28
4	THE SANDWICH SWAP, by Queen Rania of Jordan with Kelly DiPucchio. Illustrated by Tricia Tusa. (Disney-Hyperion, $16.99.) Breaking bread, whatever’s in between, leads to understanding. (Ages 3 to 7)	3
5	MARLEY AND THE KITTENS, by John Grogan. Illustrated by Richard Cowdrey. (Harper/HarperCollins, $17.99.) Dog plus cats means bedlam. (Ages 3 to 6)	2
6	POET EXTRAORDINAIRE!, by Jane O’Connor. Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. (HarperCollins, $12.99.) Fancy Nancy turns to rhyme. (Ages 4 to 8)	10
7	THE QUIET BOOK, by Deborah Underwood. Illustrated by Renata Liwska. (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $12.95.) Animal friends experience the numerous shades of quiet. (Ages 3 to 5)	4
8	INSTRUCTIONS, by Neil Gaiman. Illustrated by Charles Vess. (Harper/HarperCollins, $14.99.) Wisdom for surviving life’s journey. (All ages)	3
9	THE CURIOUS GARDEN, written and illustrated by Peter Brown. (Little, Brown, $16.99.) A boy named Liam nurtures a straggly garden to vivid fruition. (Ages 4 to 8)	23
10	PETE THE CAT: I LOVE MY WHITE SHOES, by Eric Litwin. Illustrated by James Dean. (Harper/HarperCollins, $16.99.) Well-shod Pete has rainbows on his feet. (Ages 3 to 7)	3

CHAPTER BOOKS
This Week		Weeks on List
1	THE RED PYRAMID, by Rick Riordan. (Disney-Hyperion, $17.99.) Ancient gods (this time from Egypt) and a mortal family meet in a new adventure. (Ages 10 and up)	2
2	THE CARRIE DIARIES, by Candace Bushnell. (Balzer & Bray/HarperCollins, $18.99.) Carrie Bradshaw, years before “Sex and the City.” (Ages 14 and up)	3
3	THE HUNGER GAMES, by Suzanne Collins. (Scholastic, $17.99.) In a dystopian future, a girl fights for survival on live TV. (Ages 12 and up)	88
4	CATCHING FIRE, by Suzanne Collins. (Scholastic, $17.99.) The protagonist of "The Hunger Games" returns. (Ages 12 and up)	37
5	BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF, written and illustrated by Lincoln Peirce. (Harper/HarperCollins, $12.99.) Wherever Nate may go, trouble is never far behind. (Ages 8 to 12)	7
6	DORK DIARIES, written and illustrated by Rachel Renée Russell. (Aladdin, 12.99.) Reflections of a junior Samuel Pepys of the female variety. (Ages 9 to 13)	10
7	SPELLS, by Aprilynne Pike. (HarperTeen/HarperCollins, $16.99.) It’s time for major life and love decisions for the young denizens of fairyland. (Ages 12 and up)	2
8	FALLEN, by Lauren Kate. (Delacorte, $17.99.) Thwarted love at boarding school. (Ages 12 and up)	23
9	THIRTEEN REASONS WHY, by Jay Asher. (Razorbill/Penguin, $16.99.) Before she commits suicide a girl sends explanatory recordings to 13 people. (Ages 14 and up)	62
10	WHEN YOU REACH ME, by Rebecca Stead. (Wendy Lamb, $15.99.) A sixth-grade girl in New York City begins receiving mysterious notes. (Ages 9 to 12)	17

PAPERBACK BOOKS
This Week		Weeks on List
1	THE BOOK THIEF, by Markus Zusak. (Knopf, $11.99.) A girl saves books from Nazi burning. Excerpt (Ages 14 and up)	140
2	THREE CUPS OF TEA: YOUNG READERS EDITION, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. (Puffin/Penguin, $8.99.) A former climber builds schools in Pakistani and Afghan villages. (Ages 9 to 12)	68
3	L.A. CANDY, by Lauren Conrad. (HarperCollins, $9.99.) Excitement in TV land. (Ages 14 and up)	19
4	IF I STAY, by Gayle Forman. (Speak/Penguin, $8.99.) A young cellist falls into a coma after she suffers an accident. (Ages 12 and up)	6
5	FANCY NANCY AND THE LATE, LATE, LATE NIGHT, by Jane O’Connor. Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. (HarperFestival/HarperCollins, $3.99.) The celebrity lifestyle leaves Nancy exhausted. (Ages 4 to 8)	3
6	SCAT, by Carl Hiaasen. (Knopf, $8.99.) An eco-mystery, with a dismal swamp and wild characters who are not always what they seem. Excerpt (Ages 9 to 12)	3
7	THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN, by Sherman Alexie. Illustrated by Ellen Forney. (Little, Brown, $8.99.) A young boy leaves his reservation for an all-white school. (Ages 12 and up)	57
8	MASTERPIECE, by Elise Broach. Illustrated by Kelly Murphy. (Square Fish, $7.99.) Meet the beetle, whose artwork attracts a human friend. (Ages 12 and up)	2
9	SAVVY, by Ingrid Law. (Puffin/Penguin, $7.99.) Mibs is about to turn 13, the age at which supernatural abilities are conferred on members of her family. (Ages 9 to 12)	7
10	LOCK AND KEY, by Sarah Dessen. (Speak/Penguin, $8.99.) A crack appears in a girl’s mask of cynicism. (Ages 12 and up)	26

SERIES BOOKS
This Week		Weeks on List
1	PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS, by Rick Riordan. (Disney-Hyperion, hardcover and paper) Battling mythological monsters. (Ages 9 to 12)	149
2	DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney. (Abrams, hardcover only) The travails of adolescence, in cartoons. (Ages 9 to 12)	70
3	HOUSE OF NIGHT, by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast. (St. Martin’s, hardcover and paper) Vampires in school. (Ages 14 and up)	89
4	THE TWILIGHT SAGA, by Stephenie Meyer. (Megan Tingley/Little, Brown, hardcover and paper) Vampires and werewolves in school. (Ages 12 and up)	145
5	THE 39 CLUES, by various authors. (Scholastic, hardcover only) A brother and sister travel the world in search of the key to their family’s power. (Ages 9 to 12)	45
6	HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, by Cressida Cowell. (Little, Brown, hardcover and paper) A smart young Viking named Hiccup and his pet. (Ages 8 to 12)	10
7	VAMPIRE DIARIES, by L. J. Smith. (HarperTeen/HarperCollins, hardcover and paper) Vampires in school, with a love triangle. (Ages 12 and up)	53
8	SEEKERS, by Erin Hunter. (HarperCollins, hardcover and paper) Bears, traveling together, seek paradise. (Ages 9 to 12)	2
9	WARRIORS, by Erin Hunter. (HarperCollins, hardcover and paper) Four clans of cat warriors aspire to meet up with the StarClan. (Ages 10 to 14)	86
10	MORGANVILLE VAMPIRES, by Rachel Caine. (NAL Jam, paper only) Vampires in town. (Ages 14 and up)	7

New York Times - Best Selling Hardback Graphic Novels May 15, 2010

New York Times 

Best selling Graphic Books 

Week of May 15, 2010

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Here is the link to the list of best selling graphic books in this week's New York Times!

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/23/books/bestseller/bestgraphicbooks.html?ref=bestseller

Let's see which one debuted in the number one spot this week. Which ones are new to the list? You will see that there are more than ever before since I started this blog!

However, you will have to let us know which ones are new to the list, which ones have been here the longest, and most importantly... which ones are your favorite(s)!

Here is the entire list.

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HARDCOVER GRAPHIC BOOKS
This Week		Weeks on List
1	TWILIGHT: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL, VOL. 1, by Stephenie Meyer and Young C. Kim. (Yen Press, $19.99.) The comic adaptation of the ever-popular vampire series.	8
2	KICK-ASS, by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.. (Marvel Entertainment, $14.99.) A "realistic" look at what would happen if a teenage boy put on a costume to fight crime. Not for the weak of heart.	10
3	FLASH: REBIRTH, by Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver. (DC Comics, $19.99.) Barry Allen, the Silver Age Flash, is back from the dead. He must adjust to his return and what he learns about the Speed Force to which all the super-speedsters are linked.	1
4	TALISMAN: THE ROAD OF TRIALS, VOL. 1, by Robin Furth, Tony Shasteen and Nei Ruffino. (Del Rey, $25.) The journey of 13-year-old Jack Sawyer and has quest for the magical Talisman begins in this graphic novel adaptation of the Stephen King novel.	1
5	WILSON, by Daniel Clowes. (Drawn & Quarterly, $21.95.) "Meet Wilson, an opinionated middle-aged loner who loves his dog and quite possibly no one else."	2
6	JLA DELUXE EDITION, VOL. 3, by Grant Morrison and Howard Porter. (DC Comics, $29.99.) Grant Morrison’s run of Justice League stories receive a deluxe hardcover. In this volume: Starro! The Ultramarines Corps! The Justice Society!	1
7	BATMAN AND ROBIN, VOL. 1, by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely and Philip Tan. (DC Comics, $24.99.) After Batman’s demise, Dick Grayson, the first Robin, takes on the mantle of the Bat. His costumed partner is Damien, the son of Bruce Wayne. Causing them grief? Jason Todd, the second Robin.	4
8	DARK TOWER: THE FALL OF GILEAD, by Robin Furth and Peter David. (Marvel Entertainment, $24.99.) This comic series explores the world set forth by Stephen King’s "Dark Tower" novels. Has Roland committed the worst crime of all?	14
9	BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE, by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland. (DC Comics, $17.99.) This critically acclaimed story from 1988 offers a possible origin for the Joker.	61
10	Y THE LAST MAN: DELUXE, VOL. 3, by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra. (DC Comics, $29.99.) Yorick’s sister, Hero, tracks him down to San Francisco and Yorick’s monkey, Ampersand, winds up in Japan. Does he hold the key to mankind’s salvation?	2

PAPERBACK GRAPHIC BOOKS
This Week		Weeks on List
1	PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES, by Jane Austen, Seth Grahame-Smith, Tony Lee and Cliff Richards. (Del Rey, $14.99.) In polite society, the undead are called "unmentionables" or "dreadfuls." Will they be able to come between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy?	1
2	THE STUFF OF LEGEND: THE DARK, by Brian Smith, Mike Raicht and Charles Wilson. (Villard, $13.) When the Bogeyman kidnaps a boy from his bedroom, the boy’s toys band together to rescue him.	1
3	WATCHMEN, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. (DC Comics, $19.99.) This epic tale from 1986 signaled a new maturity in comic books.	63
4	THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 1, by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore. (Image Comics, $14.99.) The gripping story of the human survivors in a world overrun by zombies begins.	27
5	THE LOSERS: BOOK ONE, by Andy Diggle and Jock. (DC Comics, $19.99.) The Losers, a group of characters from the 1960’s, are reinvented as an elite special forces unit on the run from the C.I.A.	6
6	SCOTT PILGRIM: PRECIOUS LITTLE LIFE, by Bryan O''Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) Meet Scott Pilgrim, twentysomething slacker, member of the band Sex Bob-Omb and would-be suitor of Ramona Flowers.	9
7	THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 11, by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard. (Image Comics, $14.99.) The road to Washington is filled with many dangers for Rick and his band of refugees. To say anything more will ruin the story.	18
8	SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD, by Bryan Lee O'Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) Scott Pilgrim faces off against the second of Ramona’s evil ex-boyfriends. What will Knives Chau think? Aren’t THEY dating?	5
9	V FOR VENDETTA, by Alan Moore and David Lloyd. (DC Comics, $19.99.) In a dystopian future, an anarchist sets out to topple the oppressive and totalitarian government of the United Kingdom.	55
10	BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SEASON 8, VOL. 6, by Joss Whedon, Jane Espenson and others. (Dark Horse Comics, $15.99.) The vampires hold the upper hand, but the slayers are about to get some help: Oz. Plus, more on the mysterious Twilight.	10

MANGA
This Week		Weeks on List
1	BLACK BIRD, VOL. 4, by Kanoko Sakurakoji. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Misao Harada can see into a magical realm where she is the bride demon of prophecy. How will she survive the pursuit of demons who want the power in her blood?	1
2	OTOMEN, VOL. 6, by Aya Kanno. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Asuka helps his friend practice for a date by playing the role of his female intended.	1
3	D. GRAY-MAN, VOL. 17, by Katsura Hoshino. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The protagonist: 15-year-old Allen Walker. The setting: 19th century England. His mission: to find Innocence, a substance used to create weapons to destroy the akuma demons.	1
4	ONE PIECE, VOL. 44, by Eiichiro Oda. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Monkey D. Luffy and his motley crew of would-be pirates for a legendary treasure called “One Piece.” In this volume, war escalates.	1
5	YOTSUBA&!, VOL. 8, by Kiyohiko Azuma. (Yen Press, $10.99.) Yotsuba goes to a festival and learns about the magic of cake!	3
6	ONE PIECE, VOL. 46, by Eiichiro Oda. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Monkey D. Luffy and his motley crew of would-be pirates for a legendary treasure called “One Piece.” In this volume, the gang arrives on an island of zombies.	1
7	ONE PIECE, VOL. 45, by Eiichiro Oda. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Monkey D. Luffy and his motley crew of would-be pirates for a legendary treasure called “One Piece.” In this volume, new allies help the gang set sail again.	1
8	TSUBASA, VOL. 26, by Clamp. (Del Rey, $10.99.) Syaoran and Fei-Wang fight it out with Sakura’s life in the balance.	1
9	ONE PIECE, VOL. 47, by Eiichiro Oda. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Monkey D. Luffy and his motley crew of would-be pirates for a legendary treasure called “One Piece.” In this volume, zombies prepare for a deadly hunt.	1
10	ONE PIECE, VOL. 48, by Eiichiro Oda. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Monkey D. Luffy and his motley crew of would-be pirates for a legendary treasure called “One Piece.” In this volume, meet Oars, a zombie warrior who is not so brainless.			1

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Until the next time.............

Happy reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 A children's book... and a graphic book a day... keeps the scary monster away!

New York Times Children's Books for May 16, 2010

New York Times Review of Children's Books 

May 15, 2010

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Here is the link to entire list of New York Times best selling children's books:

The Sandwich Swap by Queen Rania of Jordan's is still number one for the second week. How many of you have read this book? What are you thoughts? 

Which book has been on this list the longest? The 39 Clues book is still quite popular in my libraries. The students are always coming into the library asking when they will have the opportunity to read it.

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Here is the entire New York Times list of children's books for the week of May 15, 2010.

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PICTURE BOOKS
This Week		Weeks on List
1	THE SANDWICH SWAP, by Queen Rania of Jordan with Kelly DiPucchio. Illustrated by Tricia Tusa. (Disney-Hyperion, $16.99.) Breaking bread, whatever''s in between, leads to understanding. (Ages 3 to 7)	2
2	THE QUIET BOOK, by Deborah Underwood. Illustrated by Renata Liwska. (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $12.95.) Animal friends experience the numerous shades of quiet. (Ages 3 to 5)	3
3	THE LION AND THE MOUSE, illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. (Little, Brown, $16.99.) A fable of reciprocal kindness, redrawn. (Ages 3 to 6)	27
4	WADDLE!, written and illustrated by Rufus Butler Seder. (Workman, $12.95.) Animals in motion, with color. (Ages 4 to 8)	33
5	INSTRUCTIONS, by Neil Gaiman. Illustrated by Charles Vess. (Harper/HarperCollins, $14.99.) Wisdom for surviving life’s journey. (All ages)	2
6	MY GARDEN, written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes. (Greenwillow/HarperCollins, $17.99.) A little girl’s garden yields a magical bounty. (Ages 4 to 8)	9
7	GALLOP!, written and illustrated by Rufus Butler Seder. (Workman, $12.95.) Animals seem to move when you flip the page. (Ages 4 to 8)	114
8	SKIPPYJON JONES, LOST IN SPICE, written and illustrated by Judy Schachner. (Dutton, $16.99.) The peppery red planet captures a cat’s fancy. (Ages 4 to 8)	22
9	MARLEY AND THE KITTENS, by John Grogan. Illustrated by Richard Cowdrey. (Harper/HarperCollins, $17.99.) Dog plus cats means bedlam. (Ages 3 to 6)	1
10	THE EARTH BOOK, written and illustrated by Todd Parr. (Megan Tingley/Little, Brown, $9.99.) Ideas for saving the planet, plus a poster. (Ages 3 to 6)	3

CHAPTER BOOKS
This Week		Weeks on List
1	THE RED PYRAMID, by Rick Riordan. (Disney-Hyperion, $17.99.) Ancient gods (this time from Egypt) and a mortal family meet in a new adventure. (Ages 10 and up)	1
2	THE CARRIE DIARIES, by Candace Bushnell. (Balzer & Bray/HarperCollins, $18.99.) Carrie Bradshaw, years before “Sex and the City.” (Ages 14 and up)	2
3	THE HUNGER GAMES, by Suzanne Collins. (Scholastic, $17.99.) In a dystopian future, a girl fights for survival on live TV. (Ages 12 and up)	87
4	SPELLS, by Aprilynne Pike. (HarperTeen/HarperCollins, $16.99.) It’s time for major life and love decisions for the young denizens of fairyland. (Ages 12 and up)	1
5	CATCHING FIRE, by Suzanne Collins. (Scholastic, $17.99.) The protagonist of "The Hunger Games" returns. (Ages 12 and up)	36
6	BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF, written and illustrated by Lincoln Peirce. (Harper/HarperCollins, $12.99.) Wherever Nate may go, trouble is never far behind. (Ages 8 to 12)	6
7	THE PRINCE OF MIST, by Carlos Ruíz Zafon. (Little, Brown, $17.99.) Spirits of the past swirl around three young sleuths. (Ages 12 and up)	1
8	DORK DIARIES, written and illustrated by Rachel Renée Russell. (Aladdin, 12.99.) Reflections of a junior Samuel Pepys of the female variety. (Ages 9 to 13)	9
9	FALLEN, by Lauren Kate. (Delacorte, $17.99.) Thwarted love at boarding school. (Ages 12 and up)	22
10	RULES OF ATTRACTION, by Simone Elkeles. (Walker, $16.99.) A boy with gang ties, seeking safety, finds romance, too. (Ages 14 and up)	4

PAPERBACK BOOKS
This Week		Weeks on List
1	THE BOOK THIEF, by Markus Zusak. (Knopf, $11.99.) A girl saves books from Nazi burning. Excerpt (Ages 14 and up)	139
2	L.A. CANDY, by Lauren Conrad. (HarperCollins, $9.99.) Excitement in TV land. (Ages 14 and up)	18
3	IF I STAY, by Gayle Forman. (Speak/Penguin, $8.99.) A young cellist falls into a coma after she suffers an accident. (Ages 12 and up)	5
4	THREE CUPS OF TEA: YOUNG READERS EDITION, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. (Puffin/Penguin, $8.99.) A former climber builds schools in Pakistani and Afghan villages. (Ages 9 to 12)	67
5	THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN, by Sherman Alexie. Illustrated by Ellen Forney. (Little, Brown, $8.99.) A young boy leaves his reservation for an all-white school. (Ages 12 and up)	56
6	FANCY NANCY AND THE LATE, LATE, LATE NIGHT, by Jane O’Connor. Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. (HarperFestival/HarperCollins, $3.99.) The celebrity lifestyle leaves Nancy exhausted. (Ages 4 to 8)	2
7	LOCK AND KEY, by Sarah Dessen. (Speak/Penguin, $8.99.) A crack appears in a girl’s mask of cynicism. (Ages 12 and up)	25
8	SCAT, by Carl Hiaasen. (Knopf, $8.99.) An eco-mystery, with a dismal swamp and wild characters who are not always what they seem. (Ages 9 to 12)	2
9	MOVERS AND FAKERS, by Lisi Harrison. (Poppy/Little, Brown, $9.99.) A boarding school with a "no losers" policy. (Ages 12 and up)	4
10	SAVVY, by Ingrid Law. (Puffin/Penguin, $7.99.) Mibs is about to turn 13, the age at which supernatural abilities are conferred on members of her family. (Ages 9 to 12)	6

SERIES BOOKS
This Week		Weeks on List
1	PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS, by Rick Riordan. (Disney-Hyperion, hardcover and paper) Children of the gods battle mythological monsters. (Ages 9 to 12)	148
2	DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney. (Abrams, hardcover only) The travails of adolescence, in cartoons. (Ages 9 to 12)	69
3	HOUSE OF NIGHT, by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast. (St. Martin’s, hardcover and paper) Vampires in school. (Ages 14 and up)	88
4	THE TWILIGHT SAGA, by Stephenie Meyer. (Megan Tingley/Little, Brown, hardcover and paper) Vampires and werewolves in school. (Ages 12 and up)	144
5	THE 39 CLUES, by various authors. (Scholastic, hardcover only) A brother and sister travel the world in search of the key to their family’s power. (Ages 9 to 12)	44
6	HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, by Cressida Cowell. (Little, Brown, hardcover and paper) A smart young Viking named Hiccup and his pet. (Ages 8 to 12)	9
7	MORGANVILLE VAMPIRES, by Rachel Caine. (NAL Jam, paper only) Vampires in town. (Ages 14 and up)	6
8	VAMPIRE DIARIES, by L. J. Smith. (HarperTeen/HarperCollins, hardcover and paper) Vampires in school, with a love triangle. (Ages 12 and up)	52
9	GONE , by Michael Grant. (Katherine Tegen/HarperCollins, hardcover and ??? paperback) A world where adults and communication networks have disappeared. (Ages 12 and up)	1
10	DARKEST POWERS, by Kelley Armstrong. (Harper/HarperCollins, hardcover and paper) A genetically altered girl struggles with the demands of adolescence. (Ages 12 and up)	5

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Happy reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Until the next time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A children's book a day, keeps the scary monster away!

New York Times List of Graphic Books for Week of May 9, 2010

New York Times List of Graphic Books for 

Week of May 9, 2010

Welcome to this weeks list of New York Times Graphic Novel best sellers! How many books are on this list for the first time this week? I see a couple... You will have to share these titles with us.

 Here is the link to the entire New York Times list of best selling graphic books!

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/16/books/bestseller/bestgraphicbooks.html?ref=review

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Here is the entire list!

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HARDCOVER GRAPHIC BOOKS
This Week		Weeks on List
1	KICK-ASS, by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.. (Marvel Entertainment, $14.99.) A "realistic" and violent look at what would happen if a teenage boy put on a costume to fight crime. Not for the weak of heart.	9
2	TWILIGHT: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL, VOL. 1, by Stephenie Meyer and Young C. Kim. (Yen Press, $19.99.) The comic adaptation of the ever-popular vampire series.	7
3	WILSON, by Daniel Clowes. (Drawn & Quarterly, $21.95.) "Meet Wilson, an opinionated middle-aged loner who loves his dog and quite possibly no one else."	1
4	Y THE LAST MAN: DELUXE, VOL. 3, by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra. (DC Comics, $29.99.) Yorick’s sister, Hero, tracks him down to San Francisco and Yorick’s monkey, Ampersand, winds up in Japan. Does he hold the key to mankind’s salvation?	1
5	BATMAN AND ROBIN, VOL. 1, by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely and Philip Tan. (DC Comics, $24.99.) After Batman’s demise, Dick Grayson, the first Robin, takes on the mantle of the Bat. His costumed partner is Damien, the son of Bruce Wayne. Causing them grief? Jason Todd, the second Robin.	3
6	CAPTAIN AMERICA: REBORN, by Ed Brubaker and Bryan Hitch. (Marvel Entertainment, $24.99.) Everyone knew the Sentinel of Liberty could not stay dead forever. This is the story of his rebirth.	4
7	DARK TOWER: THE FALL OF GILEAD, by Robin Furth and Peter David. (Marvel Entertainment, $24.99.) This comic series explores the world set forth by Stephen King’s "Dark Tower" novels. Has Roland committed the worst crime of all?	13
8	BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE, by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland. (DC Comics, $17.99.) This critically acclaimed story from 1988 offers a possible origin for the Joker.	60
9	HALO: HELLJUMPER, by Peter David and Eric Nguyen. (Marvel Entertainment, $24.99.) Something deadly is transpiring on the colony planet Ariel and it’s up to the elite soldiers known as "Helljumpers" to find out what.	7
10	THE BOOK OF GENESIS: ILLUSTRATED, by R. Crumb. (W.W. Norton & Co., $24.95.) The legendary artist tackles the first book of the Bible.	29

PAPERBACK GRAPHIC BOOKS
This Week		Weeks on List
1	THE LOSERS: BOOK ONE, by Andy Diggle and Jock. (DC Comics, $19.99.) The Losers, a group of characters from the 1960’s, are reinvented as an elite special forces unit on the run from the C.I.A.	5
2	SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD, by Bryan Lee O'Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) Scott Pilgrim faces off against the second of Ramona’s evil ex-boyfriends. What will Knives Chau think? Aren’t THEY dating?	4
3	WATCHMEN, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. (DC Comics, $19.99.) This epic tale from 1986 signaled a new maturity in comic books.	62
4	SCOTT PILGRIM: PRECIOUS LITTLE LIFE, by Bryan O''Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) Meet Scott Pilgrim, twentysomething slacker, member of the band Sex Bob-Omb and would-be suitor of Ramona Flowers.	8
5	BATMAN: HUSH, by Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee. (DC Comics, $24.99.) A threat from Batman’s past comes back to haunt him. Making matters worse: the villain, Hush, has recruited most of the Dark Knight’s rogues gallery to assist him.	16
6	THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 11, by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard. (Image Comics, $14.99.) The road to Washington is filled with many dangers for Rick and his band of refugees. To say anything more will ruin the story.	17
7	THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 1, by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore. (Image Comics, $14.99.) The gripping story of the human survivors in a world overrun by zombies begins.	26
8	FABLES, VOL. 13, by Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges. (DC Comics, $17.99.) The Fables face-off against the Literals, the embodiments of romance, comedy, fantasy and one who can forever erase them from the world.	11
9	BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SEASON 8, VOL. 6, by Joss Whedon, Jane Espenson and others. (Dark Horse Comics, $15.99.) The vampires hold the upper hand, but the slayers are about to get some help: Oz. Plus, more on the mysterious Twilight.	9
10	V FOR VENDETTA, by Alan Moore and David Lloyd. (DC Comics, $19.99.) In a dystopian future, an anarchist sets out to topple the oppressive and totalitarian government of the United Kingdom.	54

MANGA
This Week		Weeks on List
1	TSUBASA, VOL. 26, by Clamp. (Del Rey, $10.99.) Syaoran and Fei-Wang fight it out with Sakura’s life in the balance.	1
2	NARUTO, VOL. 47, by Masashi Kishimoto. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Naruto learns more secrets from his past and moves closer to discovering the identity of his nemesis, Pain.	13
3	YOTSUBA&!, VOL. 8, by Kiyohiko Azuma. (Yen Press, $10.99.) Yotsuba goes to a festival and learns about the magic of cake!	2
4	ROSARIO VAMPIRE: SEASON II, VOL. 1, by Akihisa Ikeda. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Tsukune Aono’s new school is filled with vampires and werewolves. And the girl he is interested seems to have eyes for him, but is it his blood she’s after?	4
5	BLACK BUTLER, VOL. 1, by Yana Toboso. (Yen Press, $10.99.) Sebastian is a loyal butler who moves easily from dinner parties to the underworld. Is he too good to be true? Is he even human?	14
6	FRUITS BASKET: BANQUET, by Takaya Natsuki. (TOKYOPOP, $14.99.) This primer, filled with character profiles, quizzes and stickers, will catch reader’s up on the 23-volume saga of "Fruits Basket." It also includes behind-the-scenes and previously unpublished material.	1
7	YU-GI-OH! R, VOL. 4, by Kazuki Takahashi and Akira Ito. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Resurrection day looms when the evil Yako Tenma takens over the gaming company Kaibacorp and its technology to bring the dead back to life.	4
8	SPICE AND WOLF, VOL. 1, by Isuna Hasekura and Keito Koume. (Yen Press, $12.99.) A young merchant finds himself with a companion: Holo, the Wolf-God of the harvest, and encounter some business opportunities.	2
9	NIGHTSCHOOL, VOL. 3, by Svetlana Chmakova. (Yen Press, $12.99.) Meet the macabre roster of students that inhabit a school after hours: vampires, demons and witches!	2
10	SOUL EATER, VOL. 2, by Atsushi Ohkubo. (Yen Press, $10.99.) Maka, an arms expert, wants to turn the Soul Eater, her living scythe, into the ultimate weapon for Death.

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Happy reading!!!!!!!!!!!!! Until the next time!!!!!!!!!!! A children's book and graphic book a day, keeps the scary monster away!

New York Times Children' Books Week of May 9, 2010

New York Times List of Children's Books

for Week of May 9, 2010

Here is the list of New York TImes Children's Book best sellers for the week of May 9, 2010. We have a new comer to this list that debuted in the number one spot in the Picture Books category. This book is:

THE SANDWICH SWAP, by Queen Rania of Jordan with Kelly DiPucchio. Illustrated by Tricia Tusa. This is the books first week on the list and it is number one! Congrats to Queen Rania and Kelly DiPucchio and Tricia Tusa!

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Here is the link to the entire New York Times Children's Book list:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/16/books/bestseller/bestchildren.html?ref=review

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Which other new additions debuted on the list this week? I will let you share with us.

Happy reading!

Until the next time....

A children's book a day, keeps the scary monster away!

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PICTURE BOOKS
This Week		Weeks on List
1	THE SANDWICH SWAP, by Queen Rania of Jordan with Kelly DiPucchio. Illustrated by Tricia Tusa. (Disney-Hyperion, $16.99.) Sometimes breaking bread, no matter what’s between the slices, leads to understanding. (Ages 3 to 7)	1
2	THE QUIET BOOK, by Deborah Underwood. Illustrated by Renata Liwska. (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $12.95.) Animal friends experience the surprisingly numerous shades of quiet. (Ages 3 to 5)	2
3	THE LION AND THE MOUSE, illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. (Little, Brown, $16.99.) A fable of reciprocal kindness, redrawn. (Ages 3 to 6)	26
4	INSTRUCTIONS, by Neil Gaiman. Illustrated by Charles Vess. (Harper/HarperCollins, $14.99.) Wisdom for surviving life’s journey. (All ages)	1
5	POET EXTRAORDINAIRE!, by Jane O’Connor. Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. (HarperCollins, $12.99.) Fancy Nancy turns to rhyme. (Ages 4 to 8)	9
6	WADDLE!, written and illustrated by Rufus Butler Seder. (Workman, $12.95.) Animals in motion, with color. (Ages 4 to 8)	32
7	LEGO STAR WARS, by Simon Beecroft. (DK, $21.99.) An annotated visual dictionary. (Ages 7 and up)	20
8	SKIPPYJON JONES, LOST IN SPICE, written and illustrated by Judy Schachner. (Dutton, $16.99.) The peppery red planet captures a cat’s fancy. (Ages 4 to 8)	21
9	THE EARTH BOOK, written and illustrated by Todd Parr. (Megan Tingley/Little, Brown, $9.99.) Ideas for saving the planet, plus a poster. (Ages 3 to 6)	2
10	GALLOP!, written and illustrated by Rufus Butler Seder. (Workman, $12.95.) Animals seem to move when you flip the page. (Ages 4 to 8)	113

CHAPTER BOOKS
This Week		Weeks on List
1	THE CARRIE DIARIES, by Candace Bushnell. (Balzer & Bray/HarperCollins, $18.99.) Carrie Bradshaw, years before “Sex and the City.” (Ages 14 and up)	1
2	THE HUNGER GAMES, by Suzanne Collins. (Scholastic, $17.99.) In a dystopian future, a girl fights for survival on live TV. (Ages 12 and up)	86
3	CATCHING FIRE, by Suzanne Collins. (Scholastic, $17.99.) The protagonist of "The Hunger Games" returns. (Ages 12 and up)	35
4	RULES OF ATTRACTION, by Simone Elkeles. (Walker, $16.99.) A boy with gang ties, seeking safety, finds romance, too. (Ages 14 and up)	3
5	BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF, written and illustrated by Lincoln Peirce. (Harper/HarperCollins, $12.99.) Where Nate goes, trouble is never far behind. (Ages 8 to 12)	5
6	FALLEN, by Lauren Kate. (Delacorte, $17.99.) Thwarted love at boarding school. (Ages 12 and up)	21
7	THE TIME PIRATE, by Ted Bell. (St. Martin’s Griffin, $17.99.) The time traveler Nick McIver fights Nazis and helps George Washington. (Ages 9 to 12)	3
8	THIRTEEN REASONS WHY, by Jay Asher. (Razorbill/Penguin, $16.99.) Before she commits suicide a girl sends explanatory recordings to 13 people. (Ages 14 and up)	61
9	BEFORE I FALL, by Lauren Oliver. (Harper/HarperCollins, $17.99.) Last kisses, death and second chances await a teenager one fateful Friday. (Ages 14 and up)	9
10	SWEET LITTLE LIES, by Lauren Conrad. (Harper/HarperCollins, $17.99.) The heroines of "L.A. Candy" in a new Hollywood story. (Ages 14 and up)	12

PAPERBACK BOOKS
This Week		Weeks on List
1	THE BOOK THIEF, by Markus Zusak. (Knopf, $11.99.) A girl saves books from Nazi burning. Excerpt (Ages 14 and up)	138
2	L.A. CANDY, by Lauren Conrad. (HarperCollins, $9.99.) Excitement in TV land. (Ages 14 and up)	17
3	IF I STAY, by Gayle Forman. (Speak/Penguin, $8.99.) A young cellist falls into a coma after she suffers an accident. (Ages 12 and up)	4
4	SCAT, by Carl Hiaasen. (Knopf, $8.99.) An eco-mystery, with a dismal swamp and wild characters who are not always what they seem. (Ages 9 to 12)	1
5	THREE CUPS OF TEA: YOUNG READERS EDITION, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. (Puffin/Penguin, $8.99.) A former climber builds schools in Pakistani and Afghan villages. (Ages 9 to 12)	66
6	THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN, by Sherman Alexie. Illustrated by Ellen Forney. (Little, Brown, $8.99.) A young boy leaves his reservation for an all-white school. (Ages 12 and up)	55
7	NICK OF TIME, by Ted Bell. (Square Fish, $7.99.) A time machine, plus pirates and Nazis. (Ages 9 to 12)	3
8	CLASSY, by Derek Blasberg. (Razorbill, $16.99.) Advice on how to be a lady in fashion, friendship and love. (Ages 12 and up)	2
9	FANCY NANCY AND THE SENSATIONAL BABYSITTER, by Jane O‘Connor. Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. (HarperFestival/HarperCollins, $3.99.) Nancy''s evening takes an unexpected turn. (Ages 4 to 8)	1
10	FANCY NANCY AND THE LATE, LATE, LATE NIGHT, by Jane O’Connor. Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. (HarperFestival/HarperCollins, $3.99.) The celebrity lifestyle leaves Nancy exhausted. (Ages 4 to 8)	1

SERIES BOOKS
This Week		Weeks on List
1	HOUSE OF NIGHT, by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast. (St. Martin’s, hardcover and paper) Vampires in school. (Ages 14 and up)	87
2	PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS, by Rick Riordan. (Disney-Hyperion, hardcover and paper) Children of the gods battle mythological monsters. (Ages 9 to 12)	147
3	DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney. (Abrams, hardcover only) The travails of adolescence, in cartoons. (Ages 9 to 12)	68
4	THE TWILIGHT SAGA, by Stephenie Meyer. (Megan Tingley/Little, Brown, hardcover and paper) Vampires and werewolves in school. (Ages 12 and up)	143
5	MORGANVILLE VAMPIRES, by Rachel Caine. (NAL Jam, paper only) Vampires in town. (Ages 14 and up)	5
6	THE 39 CLUES, by various authors. (Scholastic, hardcover only) A brother and sister travel the world in search of the key to their family’s power. (Ages 9 to 12)	43
7	HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, by Cressida Cowell. (Little, Brown, hardcover and paper) A smart young Viking named Hiccup and his pet. (Ages 8 to 12)	8
8	DARKEST POWERS, by Kelley Armstrong. (Harper/HarperCollins, hardcover and paper) A genetically altered girl struggles with the demands of adolescence. (Ages 12 and up)	4
9	VAMPIRE DIARIES, by L. J. Smith. (HarperTeen, hardcover and paper) Vampires in school, with a love triangle. (Ages 12 and up)	51
10	MAXIMUM RIDE, by James Patterson. (Little, Brown, hardcover and paper) Winged children try to save the world. (Ages 10 and up)	63

Bear's New Friend by Karma Wilson &

Bear's New Friend

by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman

Bear is going to the swimming hole, but first he must find his friends. There's a clatter in the tree! 

Is it Mouse? No... 

 Something quickly scampers by! Is is Hare? No ...

"Who?" Calls Bear.

Someone seems to be hiding  from Bear and his friends.

Who is it? WHO?"

This gorgeous delightfully written and illustrated book was such a joy to read! I loved the bright colored pictures. Animals stopped by one by one to visit bear 

We learn in the book that one of the animals is shy and doesn't want to come out and play with the other animals. However after several invitations... the animal comes out and we learn

I thought of children playing together and how there is usually one child who is shy and afraid to join the rest of the crowd. Sometimes the child is encouraged to join the group and engage in the fun festivities but other times, the child is left on the sidelines... Wanting... Hoping to be invited to join the other children.

In this case, we have different animals playing together and encouraging the "shy" animal to come out and play with them. The book revolves around the discovery of who Bear's new friend is... 

Is it mouse? 

"But Mouse scurries up and squeaks, "It's not me!""

"Is it Hare who hops along and says, "Howdy-ho!"

"Is is Badger? Who else can it be? But there by a log

with Gopher and Mole, 

Badger is peering into a deep hole."

Is it Raven and Wren?"

"I love how all of the animals are gathered around the hold and Bear asks,

Who are you down there?

Who is it, I say?

Why stay in that hole?

Why hide the whole day?

"Why don't you like us?"

"WHY, WHY, WHY, WHY???"

Then a trembling voice says, "

"Because --- I am shy."

"Two eyes peek-a-boo and the voice says, "Who?"

And the bear says, "Hi!"

"I'm Bear. Howdy-ho!

That's Mouse and that's Hare.

And Gopher and Mole

are standing right there."

"Next to the bushes

sit Raven and Wren.

Come swimming with us 

in the pool by the glen."

"Please do not hide. Come on outside."

Then..."

You will have to read this book to find out the mystery animal... new friend!

This lovely book includes rhyming and gorgeous acrylic pictures. Children will want to touch the illustrations and read or have this book read over and over again. This is a perfect book for story time and for bed time!

I would recommend this warm and cuddly book for all small children. This book is a great addition to any home, school and public library.

I look forward to reading and reviewing additional ones in the series.

Happy reading!

Until the next time!

A children's book a day, keeps the scary monster away!