My Heart is Like a Zoo by Michael Hall

My Heart is Like a Zoo by Michael Hall

"Welcome to the zoo! Twenty animals are waiting for you---

some are familiar, some may be brand-new.
What are they doing? How are they feeling?
Are they friends of friends of yours?
Come on in and say hello!"
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"Eager as a beaver,

steady as a yak,

hopeful as a hungry heron fishing for a snack ..."

This book was such a treat to the eyes! This book is about several different animals that were drawn using heart shapes. This is a must for story times. Children will love the colors, shapes, and short rhyming descriptions for each animal.

The shapes, colors, and words are so beautiful! Children will enjoy finding the heart shapes for each animal as well as the colors and descriptions. Children will be familiar with most animals and some of the older children will recognize some of the popular descriptions that are used to describe the animals in this book. For example, "Snappy as a crab, angry as a bear, bothered as a bull with a hornet in its hair." and "Cool as a penguin, crafty as a fox, quiet as a caterpillar wearing knitted socks!" This book is a must have for all families with small children and for school and public libraries. This book book will make for a memorable and exciting storytime for young age children. I only wish I was still teaching because I would have a blast introducing the students to "My Heart is Like a Zoo!"


I loved this book so much that I didn't want it to end... However, the ending was quite clever and delightful!

"Cozy as a clam, chatty as a jay,

tired as a zookeeper who's had a busy day."

When you read this book, you will understand my joy at having the opportunity to discover this lovely... warm and fuzzy invitation the the zoo..::))) How brilliantly created!!!!!!!!!

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

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

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

New York Times Best Selling Graphic Books for June 27, 2010

New York Times Best Selling Graphic Books 

Week of June 27, 2010

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Welcome to this week's best selling graphic books for June 27, 2010

We have some new comers to this list this week:

3NEIL YOUNG'S GREENDALE, by Josh Dysart and Cliff Chiang. (DC Comics, $19.99.) Welcome to Greendale, Calif., the town first visited by Neil Young in his 2003 album. The story centers on Sun Green, the women in her family, and their special relationship with nature.

3SOUL EATER, VOL. 3, 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.

How many of you have read or are planning to read these two books?

What are your thoughts on the rest of the list?

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Until the next time...

Happy reading..............

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

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Here is the link to the entire list:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/04/books/bestseller/bestgraphicbooks.html?ref=review

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Here is the entire list:

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.	14
2	JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE, by James Robinson and Mauro Cascioli. (DC Comics, $24.99.) A new more aggressive Justice League is formed in the wake of the deaths of some long-time comrades.	2
3	NEIL YOUNG'S GREENDALE, by Josh Dysart and Cliff Chiang. (DC Comics, $19.99.) Welcome to Greendale, Calif., the town first visited by Neil Young in his 2003 album. The story centers on Sun Green, the women in her family, and their special relationship with nature.	1
4	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.	16
5	WEDNESDAY COMICS, by Various. (DC Comics, $49.99.) The oversized newspaper anthology series featuring some of the industry’s most popular talents gets a first-class facelift.	3
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.	7
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.	10
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.	67
9	THE BOOK OF GENESIS: ILLUSTRATED, by R. Crumb. (W.W. Norton & Co., $24.95.) The legendary artist tackles the first book of the Bible.	31
10	JONAH HEX: NO WAY BACK, by Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti and Tony DeZuniga. (DC Comics, $19.99.) The antihero of the Wild West stars in this original graphic novel. In it, Jonah tries to reconnect with his dying mother and searches for his missing lover Tallulah Black.	2

PAPERBACK GRAPHIC BOOKS
This Week		Weeks on List
1	SCOTT PILGRIM: PRECIOUS LITTLE LIFE, by Bryan Lee 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.	15
2	SCOTT PILGRIM: GETS IT TOGETHER, by Bryan Lee O'Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) In this fourth volume of the series, Scott gets a job (Best. Dishwasher. Ever) and battles Roxie the ninja, another of Ramona’s evil exes.	7
3	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?	11
4	SCOTT PILGRIM AND THE INFINITE SADNESS, by Bryan Lee O'Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) Scott must face not only Ramona’s third evil ex, but also his own! Oh, and the two exes just happen to be dating each other and in a band. Which can mean only one thing: Bass Battle!	3
5	FINAL CRISIS, by Grant Morrison, J. G. Jones, Carlos Pacheco and Doug Mahnke. (DC Comics, $19.99.) The heroes of the DC Universe have their backs against the wall in this event storyline which features a much-publicized “death,” a surprising rebirth and bits and pieces of Morrison brilliance.	2
6	SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE UNIVERSE, by Bryan Lee O’Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) Can Ramona’s twin ex-boyfriends be defeated? Sounds like a job for… Scott Pilgrim.	11
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.	33
8	WATCHMEN, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. (DC Comics, $19.99.) This epic tale from 1986 signaled a new maturity in comic books.	69
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.	61
10	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?	6

MANGA
This Week		Weeks on List
1	NARUTO, VOL. 48, by Masashi Kishimoto. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The origins and true nature of Pain, Naruto’s arch nemesis, are revealed.	3
2	VAMPIRE KNIGHT, VOL. 10, by Matsuri Hino. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The battle for Cross Academy continues as Headmaster Cross enters the fray.	3
3	SOUL EATER, VOL. 3, 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.	1
4	BLEACH, VOL. 31, by Tite Kubo. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Ichigo and his companions press on in their mission to rescue Orihime, but two arrancars and Espada Ulquiorra stand in their way.	3
5	HELLSING, VOL. 10, by Kohta Hirano. (Dark Horse Comics, $13.99.) No spoilers! After 13 years, Hirano’s epic genre mash-up reaches its conclusion.	3
6	BLACK BUTLER, VOL. 2, 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?	5
7	YU-GI-OH! R, VOL. 5, by Akira Ito. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) In the final volume of the spinoff series, Yugi must duel to the death to save Anzu’s soul.	3
8	NEGIMA! MAGISTER NEGI MAGI, VOL. 26, by Ken Akamatsu. (Del Rey, $10.99.) Negi, the boy wizard, vows to win the martial arts tournament and free his students from slavery.	4
9	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.	18
10	ALICE IN THE COUNTRY OF HEARTS, VOL. 3, by Quinrose and Soumei Hoshino. (TOKYOPOP, $10.99.) Alice wanders into a very different part of Wonderland in this interpretation of the classic tale.	3

Sunday New York Times June 27, 2010

 

Sunday New York Times Children's Books 

Week of June 27, 2010

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Welcome to this week's New York Times Children's Book list.

What is the name of the book that has been on this list the longest? Scroll down to find out.

Here is the link on the New York Times web site:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/04/books/bestseller/bestchildren.html?ref=review

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

Until the next time...

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

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Here is the entire list:

PICTURE BOOKS
This Week		Weeks on List
1	STAR WARS, written and illustrated by Rufus Butler Seder. (Workman, $14.95.) Action scenes are set in motion when you turn a page. (Ages 8 and up)	6
2	LADYBUG GIRL AT THE BEACH, by David Soman and Jacky Davis. Illustrated by David Soman. (Dial, $16.99.) Lulu, a k a Ladybug Girl, is both enthralled and frightened by the sea. (Ages 3 to 5)	5
3	LEGO STAR WARS, by Simon Beecroft. (DK, $21.99.) An annotated visual dictionary. (Ages 7 and up)	26
4	CITY DOG, COUNTRY FROG, by Mo Willems. Illustrated by Jon J Muth. (Hyperion/Disney, $17.99.) Friendships that transcend seasons and city limits. (Ages 3 to 6)	2
5	THE VERY FAIRY PRINCESS, by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton. Illustrated by Christine Davenier. (Little, Brown, $16.99.) Scabby knees don’t detract from inner sparkle. (Ages 3 to 6)	5
6	OVER THE RAINBOW, illustrated by Eric Puybaret. (Peter Yarrow/Imagine, $17.95.) Fanciful paintings follow the lyrics. With CD by Judy Collins. (All ages)	3
7	THE LION AND THE MOUSE, illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. (Little, Brown, $16.99.) A fable of reciprocal kindness, redrawn. (Ages 3 to 6)	33
8	CAN I PLAY TOO?, written and illustrated by Mo Willems. (Hyperion/Disney, $8.99.) A new pal brings a fresh challenge for Elephant and Piggie. (Ages 4 to 8)	2
9	WADDLE!, written and illustrated by Rufus Butler Seder. (Workman, $12.95.) Animals in motion, with color. (Ages 4 to 8)	36
10	MARLEY AND THE KITTENS, by John Grogan. Illustrated by Richard Cowdrey. (Harper/HarperCollins, $17.99.) Dog plus cats means bedlam. (Ages 3 to 6)	5

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. (Ages 10 and up)	7
2	THEODORE BOONE: KID LAWYER, by John Grisham. (Dutton, $16.99.) He’s 13, but he knows what to do when he encounters a murder case. (Ages 8 to 12)	4
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)	93
4	TALES FROM A NOT-SO-POPULAR PARTY GIRL, by Rachel Renée Russell. (Aladdin, $12.99.) The further reflections of a junior Samuel Pepys of the female variety; a "Dork Diaries" book. (Ages 9 to 13)	2
5	CATCHING FIRE, by Suzanne Collins. (Scholastic, $17.99.) The protagonist of "The Hunger Games" returns. (Ages 12 and up)	42
6	INFINITY (CHRONICLES OF NICK), by Sherrilyn Kenyon. (St. Martin’s Griffin, $17.99.) Brain-eating demons complicate academic life. (Ages 12 and up)	4
7	THE CARRIE DIARIES, by Candace Bushnell. (Balzer & Bray/HarperCollins, $18.99.) Carrie Bradshaw, years before “Sex and the City.” (Ages 14 and up)	8
8	PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS (THE ULTIMATE GUIDE), by Mary-Jane Knight. Designed by Philip Chidlow. (Disney-Hyperion, $12.99.) Gods, beasts and tips for children with an immortal parent, based on Rick Riordan’s series. (Ages 10 and up)	13
9	FALLEN, by Lauren Kate. (Delacorte, $17.99.) Thwarted love at boarding school. (Ages 12 and up)	28
10	BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF, written and illustrated by Lincoln Peirce. (Harper/HarperCollins, $12.99.) Where Nate goes, trouble follows. (Ages 8 to 12)	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)	145
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)	73
3	THE FORBIDDEN GAME (THE HUNTER, THE CHASE, THE KILL), by L. J. Smith. (Simon Pulse, $10.99.) In this dark game, the humans prove to be the playthings. (Ages 12 and up)	2
4	BEEZUS AND RAMONA, by Beverly Cleary. Illustrated by Tracy Dockray. (HarperCollins, $5.99.) The movie tie-in edition of the midcentury classic about a girl and her often pesky little sister. (Ages 9 to 12)	2
5	SHIVER, by Maggie Stiefvater. (Scholastic, $8.99.) Love among the lupine. (Ages 13 and up)	3
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)	62
7	PINKALICIOUS AND THE PINK DRINK, written and illustrated by Victoria Kann. (Harper Festival/HarperCollins, $3.99.) Pink meets lemonade in a series of experiments. (Ages 3 to 7)	4
8	IF I STAY, by Gayle Forman. (Speak/Penguin, $8.99.) A young cellist falls into a coma. (Ages 12 and up)	11
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)	12
10	SCAT, by Carl Hiaasen. (Knopf, $8.99.) An eco-mystery, with a dismal swamp and wild characters. Excerpt (Ages 9 to 12)	8

SERIES BOOKS
This Week		Weeks on List
1	THE TWILIGHT SAGA, by Stephenie Meyer. (Megan Tingley/Little, Brown, hardcover and paper) Vampires and werewolves in school. (Ages 12 and up)	150
2	PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS, by Rick Riordan. (Disney-Hyperion, hardcover and paper) Children of the gods battle mythological monsters. (Ages 9 to 12)	154
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)	75
4	PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, by Sara Shepard. (HarperTeen, hardcover and paper) Four girls less perfect than they seem. (Ages 14 and up)	15
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)	50
6	HOUSE OF NIGHT, by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast. (St. Martin’s, hardcover and paper) Vampires in school. (Ages 14 and up)	94
7	RANGER’S APPRENTICE, by John Flanagan. (Philomel, hardcover and paper) A boy warrior battles evil. (Ages 9 to 12)	45
8	VAMPIRE ACADEMY, by Richelle Mead. (Razorbill, paper only) Undead boarding school. (Ages 12 and up)	27
9	THE SECRETS OF THE IMMORTAL NICHOLAS FLAMEL, by Michael Scott. (Delacorte, hardcover and paper) The quest of a 14th-century alchemist. (Ages 12 and up)	6
10	WARRIORS, by Erin Hunter. (HarperCollins, hardcover and paper) Four clans of cat warriors aspire to meet up with the StarClan. (Ages 10 to 14)	89

Daddy Hug by Tim Warnes and Illustrated by Jane Chapman

Daddy Hug

by

Tim Warnes and Illustrated by Jane Chapman

Daddies come in all shapes and sizes—slimy and scruffy, long and fluffy! And daddies make all different kinds of noises—squeak and chirp, buzz and bumble! But what do all daddies have in common? They make us feel safe and snug with tender daddy hugs!

This lovely happy rhyming book shows different animal fathers interacting with their children.

Daddy spiky... (porcupine)  Daddy fluffy... (ostrich)

Daddy Giant... Daddy jiggle (walrus)

Bouncy Daddy... happy giggle (bunnies, lambs, rams)

Daddy busy (hummingbird) ... Daddy strong (gorilla)..Daddy slimy (snail)... Daddy long (snake)

Daddy splish... daddy splash... (geese) Daddy wobble (salamander) ... Daddy crash (elephant)

Daddy safe... daddy snug... (lions) daddy tender... Daddy snug (various animal fathers with their children).

I did a sing-along with my students during story time! We pretended that we were all of the animals in this beautiful children's book.

What a clever way to teach children about animals through short, happy, colorful words that rhyme! The pictures are warm and cuddly. To view some of the pictures, you must turn the book sideways. How brilliant.

This is one of the best Father's Day books that I have ever read and seen! What a delightfully clever children's book! I loved the theme, the layout, the words, and of course... the pictures too. This is a must have children's book!

Add it to your personal school, and family library as soon as possible before next Father's day!

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 on Amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com/Daddy-Hug-Tim-Warnes/dp/0060589507/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277404256&sr=1-1
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Here is the link to Tim Warmes and Jane Chapman on the Harper Collins web site:

http://www.harpercollins.com/authors/27234/Tim_Warnes/index.aspx

New York Times Graphic Books - Week of June 20, 2010

New York Times Graphic Books

Week of June 20, 2010

Welcome to this week's New York Times best selling graphic books!

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Here is the link to the list of New York Times Graphic Book best sellers for the week of June 20, 2010:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/27/books/bestseller/bestgraphicbooks.html?ref=bestseller

There are six newcomers to this list this week. Who is going to tell us what their names are... and better yet... Your thoughts on these books...

Have you bought them? Are you planning to read them? What's the buzz on the street?

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Here is the entire list of New York Times Graphic Books for the week of June 20, 2010.

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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. 13


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. 15


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." 6


4 THE PHANTOM: THE COMPLETE NEWSPAPER DAILIES, VOL. 1, by Lee Falk and Ray Moore. (Hermes Press, $39.99.) The Phantom, "the ghost who walks," gets the lavish-collection treatment, this one covering his very first adventures from 1936 to 1938. 1


5 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. 6


6 JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE, by James Robinson and Mauro Cascioli. (DC Comics, $24.99.) A new more aggressive Justice League is formed in the wake of the deaths of some long-time comrades. 1


7 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. 66


8 WEDNESDAY COMICS, by Various. (DC Comics, $49.99.) The oversized newspaper anthology series featuring some of the industry’s most popular talents gets a first-class facelift. 2


9 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. 9


10 JONAH HEX: NO WAY BACK, by Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti and Tony DeZuniga. (DC Comics, $19.99.) The antihero of the Wild West stars in this original graphic novel. In it, Jonah tries to reconnect with his dying mother and searches for his missing lover Tallulah Black. 1






PAPERBACK GRAPHIC BOOKS


This Week Weeks on List


1 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. 14


2 MASS EFFECT: REDEMPTION, by Mac Walters and John Jackson Miller. (Dark Horse Comics, $16.99.) The four-part series reveals the back story of events leading up to Mass Effect 2, the video game released in January. 1


3 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? 10


4 SCOTT PILGRIM AND THE INFINITE SADNESS, by Bryan Lee O'Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) Scott must face not only Ramona’s third evil ex, but also his own! Oh, and the two exes just happen to be dating each other and in a band. Which can mean only one thing: Bass Battle! 2


5 FINAL CRISIS, by Grant Morrison, J. G. Jones, Carlos Pacheco and Doug Mahnke. (DC Comics, $19.99.) The heroes of the DC Universe have their backs against the wall in this event storyline which features a much-publicized “death,” a surprising rebirth and bits and pieces of Morrison brilliance. 1


6 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. 32


7 SCOTT PILGRIM: GETS IT TOGETHER, by Bryan Lee O'Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) In this fourth volume of the series, Scott gets a job (Best. Dishwasher. Ever) and battles Roxie the ninja, another of Ramona’s evil exes. 6


8 WATCHMEN, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. (DC Comics, $19.99.) This epic tale from 1986 signaled a new maturity in comic books. 68


9 SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE UNIVERSE, by Bryan Lee O’Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) Can Ramona’s twin ex-boyfriends be defeated? Sounds like a job for… Scott Pilgrim. 10


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. 60






MANGA


This Week Weeks on List


1 NARUTO, VOL. 48, by Masashi Kishimoto. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The origins and true nature of Pain, Naruto’s arch nemesis, are revealed. 2


2 VAMPIRE KNIGHT, VOL. 10, by Matsuri Hino. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The battle for Cross Academy continues as Headmaster Cross enters the fray. 2


3 BLEACH, VOL. 31, by Tite Kubo. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Ichigo and his companions press on in their mission to rescue Orihime, but two arrancars and Espada Ulquiorra stand in their way. 2


4 HELLSING, VOL. 10, by Kohta Hirano. (Dark Horse Comics, $13.99.) No spoilers! After 13 years, Hirano’s epic genre mash-up reaches its conclusion. 2


5 BLACK BUTLER, VOL. 2, 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? 4


6 YU-GI-OH! R, VOL. 5, by Akira Ito. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) In the final volume of the spinoff series, Yugi must duel to the death to save Anzu’s soul. 2


7 ALICE IN THE COUNTRY OF HEARTS, VOL. 3, by Quinrose and Soumei Hoshino. (TOKYOPOP, $10.99.) Alice wanders into a very different part of Wonderland in this interpretation of the classic tale. 2


8 NEGIMA! MAGISTER NEGI MAGI, VOL. 26, by Ken Akamatsu. (Del Rey, $10.99.) Negi, the boy wizard, vows to win the martial arts tournament and free his students from slavery. 3


9 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. 17


10 BATTLE ANGEL ALITA: LAST ORDER, VOL. 13, by Yukito Kishiro. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Alita is a powerful cyborg with a soft heart and a mysterious past. In this installment, Pissaro, a new villain, struts his stuff at the barbaric Z.O.T. Tournament! 1



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Happy  reading!!!!!!!!!!!!

Until the next time!!!!!!!!!!!11

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

Children's Book List for Week of June 20, 2010

Sunday New York Times Children's Book List

Week of June 20, 2010

Welcome to the New York Times best seller list of children's books for the week of June 20, 2010.



Here is the link to the list of children's books for on the New York Times best seller list for the week of June 20, 2010.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/27/books/bestseller/bestchildren.html?ref=bestseller




********************It appears that Mo Willems has two books that debuted on this list this week. They include:
2 CITY DOG, COUNTRY FROG, by Mo Willems. Illustrated by Jon J Muth.


3 CAN I PLAY TOO?, written and illustrated by Mo Willems.

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I will let you share the other titles that debuted this week...

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 chidlren's books for the week of June 20, 2010
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PICTURE BOOKS



This Week Weeks on List


1 STAR WARS, written and illustrated by Rufus Butler Seder. (Workman, $14.95.) Action scenes are set in motion when you turn a page. (Ages 8 and up) 5


2 CITY DOG, COUNTRY FROG, by Mo Willems. Illustrated by Jon J Muth. (Hyperion/Disney, $17.99.) Friendships that transcend seasons and city limits. (Ages 3 to 6) 1


3 CAN I PLAY TOO?, written and illustrated by Mo Willems. (Hyperion/Disney, $8.99.) A new pal brings a fresh challenge for Elephant and Piggie. (Ages 4 to 8) 1


4 LADYBUG GIRL AT THE BEACH, by David Soman and Jacky Davis. Illustrated by David Soman. (Dial, $16.99.) Lulu, a k a Ladybug Girl, is both enthralled and frightened by the sea. (Ages 3 to 5) 4


5 LEGO STAR WARS, by Simon Beecroft. (DK, $21.99.) An annotated visual dictionary. (Ages 7 and up) 25


6 THE VERY FAIRY PRINCESS, by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton. Illustrated by Christine Davenier. (Little, Brown, $16.99.) Scabby knees don’t detract from inner sparkle. (Ages 3 to 6) 4


7 THE LION AND THE MOUSE, illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. (Little, Brown, $16.99.) A fable of reciprocal kindness, redrawn. (Ages 3 to 6) 32


8 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) 10


9 OVER THE RAINBOW, Illustrated by Eric Puybaret. (Peter Yarrow/Imagine, $17.95.) Fanciful paintings follow the lyrics. With CD by Judy Collins. (All ages) 2


10 SHARK VS. TRAIN, by Chris Barton. Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld. (Little, Brown, $16.99.) Mackerel-breath and soot-spewer compete. (Ages 3 to 6) 2






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) 6


2 THEODORE BOONE: KID LAWYER, by John Grisham. (Dutton, $16.99.) He’s only 13, but he knows what to do when he encounters a murder case. (Ages 8 to 12) 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) 92


4 TALES FROM A NOT-SO-POPULAR PARTY GIRL, by Rachel Renée Russell. (Aladdin, $12.99.) The further reflections of a junior Samuel Pepys of the female variety; a "Dork Diaries" book. (Ages 9 to 13) 1


5 CATCHING FIRE, by Suzanne Collins. (Scholastic, $17.99.) The protagonist of "The Hunger Games" returns. (Ages 12 and up) 41


6 INFINITY (CHRONICLES OF NICK), by Sherrilyn Kenyon. (St. Martin’s Griffin, $17.99.) Zombies and werewolves and brain-eating demons complicate academic life. (Ages 12 and up) 3


7 THE CARRIE DIARIES, by Candace Bushnell. (Balzer & Bray/HarperCollins, $18.99.) Carrie Bradshaw, years before “Sex and the City.” (Ages 14 and up) 7


8 FALLEN, by Lauren Kate. (Delacorte, $17.99.) Thwarted love at boarding school. (Ages 12 and up) 27


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) 64


10 BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF, written and illustrated by Lincoln Peirce. (Harper/HarperCollins, $12.99.) Where Nate goes, trouble follows. (Ages 8 to 12) 11






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) 144


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) 72


3 THE FORBIDDEN GAME (THE HUNTER, THE CHASE, THE KILL), by L. J. Smith. (Simon Pulse, $10.99.) In this dark game, the humans prove to be the playthings. (Ages 12 and up) 1


4 BEEZUS AND RAMONA, by Beverly Cleary. Illustrated by Tracy Dockray. (HarperCollins, $5.99.) The movie tie-in edition of the midcentury classic about a girl and her sometimes pesky little sister. (Ages 9 to 12) 1


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) 61


6 PINKALICIOUS AND THE PINK DRINK, written and illustrated by Victoria Kann. (Harper Festival/HarperCollins, $3.99.) Pink meets lemonade. (Ages 3 to 7) 3


7 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) 10


8 SHIVER, by Maggie Stiefvater. (Scholastic, $8.99.) Love among the lupine. (Ages 13 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) 11


10 SCAT, by Carl Hiaasen. (Knopf, $8.99.) An eco-mystery, with a dismal swamp and wild characters. Excerpt (Ages 9 to 12) 7






SERIES BOOKS


This Week Weeks on List


1 THE TWILIGHT SAGA, by Stephenie Meyer. (Megan Tingley/Little, Brown, hardcover and paper) Vampires and werewolves in school. (Ages 12 and up) 149


2 PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS, by Rick Riordan. (Disney-Hyperion, hardcover and paper) Children of the gods battle mythological monsters. (Ages 9 to 12) 153


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) 74


4 PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, by Sara Shepard. (HarperTeen, hardcover and paper) Four girls less perfect than they seem. (Ages 14 and up) (Ages 14 and up) 14


5 HOUSE OF NIGHT, by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast. (St. Martin’s, hardcover and paper) Vampires in school. (Ages 14 and up) 93


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) 49


7 VAMPIRE ACADEMY, by Richelle Mead. (Razorbill, paper only) Undead boarding school. (Ages 12 and up) 26


8 RANGER’S APPRENTICE, by John Flanagan. (Philomel, hardcover and paper) A boy warrior fights evil. (Ages 9 to 12) 44


9 THE SECRETS OF THE IMMORTAL NICHOLAS FLAMEL, by Michael Scott. (Delacorte, hardcover and paper) The quest of a 14th-century alchemist. (Ages 12 and up) 5


10 WARRIORS, by Erin Hunter. (HarperCollins, hardcover and paper) Four clans of cat warriors aspire to meet up with the StarClan. (Ages 10 to 14) 88

Carlo and the Really Nice Librarian by Jessica Spanyol

Carlo and the Really Nice Librarian

by Jessica Spanyol

Carlo the giraffe loves the new library. There are tons of books, colorful posters, and even a chair with wheels! But he's a little afraid of the librarian, Mrs. Chinca, with her sharp teeth and claws-until he finds out how much she LOVES books.

What a delightful colorful children's book. The story is easy to follow and the pictures are warm and friendly! The colors are bright and engaging. I thought this book was quite clever and creative.. What a great story to have an alligator as a librarian (Mrs. Chinca), a little giraffe (Carlo), father giraffe (dad) and his cat (Crackers) all in a library!

This is such a wonderful children's book to share with very young students during story time. My students loved this story and didn't want it to end. I didnt' want it to end either!
Here is the link to Jessica Spanyol's page on the Random House web site:
http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=68069

Happy reading!!!!!!!!!

Until the next time...

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

Sunday New York Times Graphic Books for Week of June 13, 2010

Sunday New York Times Graphic Books for

Week of June 13, 2010

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Here is the New York Times list of best selling graphic books for the week of June 13, 2010. Here is the link to the entire list:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/20/books/bestseller/bestgraphicbooks.html?ref=bestseller

There are some new additions to this list that I am including below.

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New additions to the list:

WEDNESDAY COMICS, by Various AUTHORS

SCOTT PILGRIM AND THE INFINITE SADNESS, by Bryan Lee O'Malley

INVINCIBLE, VOL. 12, by Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley.

NARUTO, VOL. 48, by Masashi Kishimoto.

VAMPIRE KNIGHT, VOL. 10, by Matsuri Hino.

BLEACH, VOL. 31, by Tite Kubo

YU-GI-OH! R, VOL. 5, by Akira Ito.

HELLSING, VOL. 10, by Kohta Hirano

ALICE IN THE COUNTRY OF HEARTS, VOL. 3, by Quinrose and Soumei Hoshino.

ONE PIECE, VOL. 50, by Eiichiro Oda.

ONE PIECE, VOL. 49, by Eiichiro Oda.

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Here is the link to the entire list:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/20/books/bestseller/bestgraphicbooks.html?ref=bestseller


HARDCOVER GRAPHIC BOOKS




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. 12


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. 14


3 WEDNESDAY COMICS, by Various. (DC Comics, $49.99.) The oversized newspaper anthology series featuring some of the industry''s most popular talents gets a first-class facelift. 1


4 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. 5


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." 5


6 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. 8


7 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. 65


8 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. 4


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. 7


10 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? 15


PAPERBACK GRAPHIC BOOKS



1 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. 13


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? 9


3 SCOTT PILGRIM AND THE INFINITE SADNESS, by Bryan Lee O'Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) Scott must face not only Ramona''s third evil ex, but also his own! Oh, and the two exes just happen to be dating each other and in a band. Which can mean only one thing: Bass Battle! 1


4 INVINCIBLE, VOL. 12, by Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley. (Image Comics, $16.99.) Invincible must first defeat evil, alternate reality versions of himself and then prevent the Earth from falling into the hands of Conquest. 1


5 WATCHMEN, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. (DC Comics, $19.99.) This epic tale from 1986 signaled a new maturity in comic books. 67


6 SCOTT PILGRIM: GETS IT TOGETHER, by Bryan Lee O'Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) In this fourth volume of the series, Scott gets a job (Best. Dishwasher. Ever) and battles Roxie the ninja, another of Ramona’s evil exes. 5


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. 31


8 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? 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. 59


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. 12


MANGA



1 NARUTO, VOL. 48, by Masashi Kishimoto. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The origins and true nature of Pain, Naruto''s arch nemesis, are revealed. 1


2 VAMPIRE KNIGHT, VOL. 10, by Matsuri Hino. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The battle for Cross Academy continues, as Headmaster Cross enters the fray. 1


3 BLEACH, VOL. 31, by Tite Kubo. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Ichigo and his companions press on in their mission to rescue Orihime, but two arrancars and Espada Ulquiorra stand in their way. 1


4 NEGIMA! MAGISTER NEGI MAGI, VOL. 26, by Ken Akamatsu. (Del Rey, $10.99.) Negi, the boy wizard, vows to win the martial arts tournament and free his students from slavery. 2


5 BLACK BUTLER, VOL. 2, 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? 3


6 YU-GI-OH! R, VOL. 5, by Akira Ito. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) In the final volume of the spinoff series, Yugi must duel to the death to save Anzu''s soul. 1


7 HELLSING, VOL. 10, by Kohta Hirano. (Dark Horse Comics, $13.99.) No spoilers! After 13 years, Hirano''s epic genre mash-up reaches its conclusion. 1


8 ALICE IN THE COUNTRY OF HEARTS, VOL. 3, by Quinrose and Soumei Hoshino. (TOKYOPOP, $10.99.) Alice wanders into a very different part of Wonderland in this interpretation of the classic tale. 1


9 ONE PIECE, VOL. 50, 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, Luffy fights for the lives of the Straw Hats and the denizens of Thriller Bark. 1


10 ONE PIECE, VOL. 49, 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 crew loses their shadows and must get them back before the next sunrise. 1

Happy reading......


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

Sunday New York Times Children's Books for Week of June 13, 2010

Sunday New York Times Children's Books

Week of June 13, 2010

Below is the list of New York children's book best sellers for the week of June 13, 2010.
It looks like we have some new items on this list. They include:

SHARK VS. TRAIN, by Chris Barton and illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld.

OVER THE RAINBOW, Illustrated by Eric Puybaret..

SHIVER, by Maggie Stiefvater

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

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/20/books/bestseller/bestchildren.html?ref=bestseller

Here is the entire list!
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PICTURE BOOKS


1 LEGO STAR WARS, by Simon Beecroft. (DK, $21.99.) An annotated visual dictionary. (Ages 7 and up) 24


2 THE LION AND THE MOUSE, illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. (Little, Brown, $16.99.) A fable of reciprocal kindness, redrawn. (Ages 3 to 6) 31


3 STAR WARS, written and illustrated by Rufus Butler Seder. (Workman, $14.95.) Action scenes are set in motion when you turn a page. (Ages 8 and up) 4


4 LADYBUG GIRL AT THE BEACH, by David Soman and Jacky Davis. Illustrated by David Soman. (Dial, $16.99.) Lulu, a k a Ladybug Girl, is both enthralled and frightened by the sea. (Ages 3 to 5) 3


5 THE VERY FAIRY PRINCESS, by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton. Illustrated by Christine Davenier. (Little, Brown, $16.99.) Scabby knees don’t detract from inner sparkle. (Ages 3 to 6) 3


6 MARLEY AND THE KITTENS, by John Grogan. Illustrated by Richard Cowdrey. (Harper/HarperCollins, $17.99.) Dog plus cats means bedlam. (Ages 3 to 6) 4


7 POET EXTRAORDINAIRE!, by Jane O’Connor. Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. (HarperCollins, $12.99.) Fancy Nancy’s fancy turns to rhyme. (Ages 4 to 8) 13


8 SHARK VS. TRAIN, by Chris Barton. Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld. (Little, Brown, $16.99.) Mackerel-breath and soot-spewer compete. (Ages 3 to 6) 1


9 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) 6


10 OVER THE RAINBOW, Illustrated by Eric Puybaret.. (Peter Yarrow/Imagine, $17.95.) Fanciful paintings follow the lyrics. With CD by Judy Collins. (All ages) 1

CHAPTER BOOKS

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) 5


2 THEODORE BOONE: KID LAWYER, by John Grisham. (Dutton, $16.99.) He’s only 13, but he knows what to do when he encounters a murder case. (Ages 8 to 12) 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) 91


4 INFINITY (CHRONICLES OF NICK), by Sherrilyn Kenyon. (St. Martin’s Griffin, $17.99.) Zombies and werewolves and brain-eating demons complicate academic life. (Ages 12 and up) 2


5 CATCHING FIRE, by Suzanne Collins. (Scholastic, $17.99.) The protagonist of "The Hunger Games" returns. (Ages 12 and up) 40


6 THE CARRIE DIARIES, by Candace Bushnell. (Balzer & Bray/HarperCollins, $18.99.) Carrie Bradshaw, years before “Sex and the City.” (Ages 14 and up) 6


7 BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF, written and illustrated by Lincoln Peirce. (Harper/HarperCollins, $12.99.) Where Nate goes, trouble follows. (Ages 8 to 12) 10


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) 13


9 FALLEN, by Lauren Kate. (Delacorte, $17.99.) Thwarted love at boarding school. (Ages 12 and up) 26


10 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) 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) 143


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) 71


3 PINKALICIOUS AND THE PINK DRINK, written and illustrated by Victoria Kann. (Harper Festival/HarperCollins, $3.99.) The color pink meets lemonade in a series of experiments. (Ages 3 to 7) 2


4 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) 60


5 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) 9


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) 6


7 L.A. CANDY, by Lauren Conrad. (HarperCollins, $9.99.) Excitement in TV land. (Ages 14 and up) 22


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. Excerpt (Ages 9 to 12) 6


9 SHIVER, by Maggie Stiefvater. (Scholastic, $8.99.) Love among the lupine. (Ages 13 and up) 1


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) 10

SERIES BOOKS


This Week Weeks on List


1 THE TWILIGHT SAGA, by Stephenie Meyer. (Megan Tingley/Little, Brown, hardcover and paper) Vampires and werewolves in school. (Ages 12 and up) 148


2 PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS, by Rick Riordan. (Disney-Hyperion, hardcover and paper) Children of the gods battle mythological monsters. (Ages 9 to 12) 152


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) 73


4 HOUSE OF NIGHT, by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast. (St. Martin’s, hardcover and paper) Vampires in school. (Ages 14 and up) 92


5 VAMPIRE ACADEMY, by Richelle Mead. (Razorbill, paper only) Undead boarding school. (Ages 12 and up) 25


6 THE SECRETS OF THE IMMORTAL NICHOLAS FLAMEL, by Michael Scott. (Delacorte, hardcover and paper) The quest of a 14th-century alchemist. (Ages 12 and up) 4


7 RANGER’S APPRENTICE, by John Flanagan. (Philomel, hardcover and paper) A boy battles the forces of evil. (Ages 9 to 12) 43


8 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) 48


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) 87


10 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) 13

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

Until the next time....

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