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POSTED 25 MAY 2001
It's May--almost June. Time for summer reading! Don't miss our
Summer Reading for Kids Store, filled to bursting with classics and
recommended new releases.
...available here...
And feel free to drop us a note at childrens-comments@amazon.com if
you have any feedback on this newsletter or on our Children's Books
section. We look forward to hearing from you. Meanwhile, happy
reading!
WHAT WE'RE READING
New from the Stinky Cheese Guys
"Baloney (Henry P.)"
Jon Scieszka
Our price: $12.79 | You save: $3.20
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In Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith's latest picture book, alien Henry
P. Baloney is at grave risk for Permanent Lifelong Detention from
his teacher unless he comes up with one excellent excuse for being
late to class. Remarkably, as Scieszka reports in his afterword,
when he received and decoded the transmission of this fabricated
story (directly from deep space, mind you), it was written in a
variety of Earth languages, including Finnish, Swahili, Latvian,
Esperanto, and Inuktitut (decoder included). Go figure. Runaway
rocket ships and hungry space creatures, anyone? (Ages 5 to 9)
More books by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith
...available here...
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
"Waffle"
Chris Raschka
Our price: $12.80 | You save: $3.20
...available here...
Waffle is worried. He worries, he wonders, he wishes, he waits...
he even waffles. But will he ever work a wonder within and be brave
enough to fly? For every child who has ever wavered in the face of a
dreaded next step in life, Waffle's the fellow to hold your hand. He
knows how it is. He's been there, and he's conquered his fears. This
curious, almost freaky little book from the ingenious Caldecott
Honor artist Chris Raschka ("Yo! Yes?" and "Can't Sleep") is all
about that moment before taking the plunge. Raschka's ability to
communicate emotion in a single brushstroke is as uncanny as ever.
(Ages 4 and older)
Everything by Chris Raschka
...available here...
Who else but a member of the Moffat family could, during
kindergarten recess, accidentally hitch a ride out of town on a
boxcar? Or wind up trapped in the breadbox outside the delicatessen?
Eleanor Estes launched her writing career with the publication of
"The Moffats" in 1941, and these charming adventures have delighted
young readers ever since. Newly rereleased in inviting anniversary
editions illustrated by Louis Slobodkin, the Moffats are ready for a
new generation. (Ages 8 to 12)
The complete works of Eleanor Estes
...available here...
FAREWELL, ANIMORPHS
After 53 books, K.A. Applegate's popular Animorphs series for young
readers has finally come to an end with the extraordinary concluding
tale, "The Beginning (Animorphs, No. 54)." Enter our essay contest
and win $500 worth of books for your school, find the complete
collection of Animorphs, and explore the author's upcoming new
series, Remnants, in our Animorphs Store. Parasitic aliens, Yeerks,
and morphing, oh my!
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DIVE INTO A BOOK
Long, lazy days with nothing more taxing than turning the page of
the day's book… that's what summer is all about. From classics
like The Phantom Tollbooth to the Newbery Medalist Holes, discover
some of the best page-turners around for readers of all ages.
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FROM SHARKS TO SHIPWRECKS
With their vast range of topics, stunning photography, and
fascinating, accessible text, DK's Eyewitness reference books are
essential to any young scholar's library. Explore ancient China,
learn astounding animal facts, or hurtle into outer space with these
wonderful books for ages 8 and older.
...available here...
FRESH INK
The latest releases for insatiable bookworms
Kafka Junior
"The Transmogrification of Roscoe Wizzle"
David Elliott
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Roscoe Wizzle notices many things. For instance, the way really
weird situations can seem really normal. But the one thing that
Roscoe somehow doesn't notice is that he is transmogrifying into a
giant bug. (Roscoe quickly recounts the possible reasons for this
oversight, beginning with "1. I don't spend much time looking into a
mirror. Why should I? I am only ten years old.") What's worse is
that this transformation might have something to do with the way
kids have been disappearing from Roseville. Sit back and let Roscoe
tell the tale, and--in between hearing about Roscoe's dad the cymbal
tester and why an almost 74-year-old secretary became a jujitsu
black belt--you'll surely find out. David Elliott, all wry wit,
seems to have had quite a good time with his debut novel. (Ages 7 to
10)
More new releases for older readers
...available here...
New from Tamora Pierce
"Squire (Protector of the Small, No 3)"
Tamora Pierce
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In the third book of Tamora Pierce's Protector of the Small series,
14-year-old Keladry of Mindelan is ready to begin training to be a
squire after undergoing four grueling years as the first girl
officially educated as a page. Disappointed at first that Lady
Alanna (whom we first met in the Song of the Lioness Quartet series)
does not choose her, Kel is delighted when gruff, good-natured Lord
Raoul takes her on. She is stoutly loyal, strong, independent, and
honest, yet has very real fears and weaknesses. "Squire" is a
rousing tale of chivalry and heroism that any reader will be sorely
challenged to put down. (Ages 12 and older)
The complete works of Tamora Pierce
...available here...
Three from Lloyd Alexander
"A Lloyd Alexander Collection (3 Complete Novels)"
Lloyd Alexander
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...available here...
Young readers will revel in the marvelously mystical worlds of the
master of quest fantasy, Lloyd Alexander. Together for the first
time in one hefty volume are three of Alexander's best-loved novels:
"The Arkadians," "The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen," and "The
Iron Ring." Packed with humor and wisdom, and even a moral or two
(although Alexander is far from sanctimonious), each story follows a
hero as he embarks on a quest--one through mythic Greece to escape a
death sentence, another through medieval China in search of a
utopian kingdom, and a third through ancient India to fulfill his
duty to honor. This collection is guaranteed to enthrall readers of
all ages. (Ages 9 and older)
The complete works of Lloyd Alexander
...available here...
BESTSELLERS
1. "The Harry Potter Schoolbooks" by J.K. Rowling
...available here...
2. "The Vile Village" by Lemony Snicket
...available here...
3. "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" by Dr. Seuss
...available here...
Poetry in Motion
"Waiting for Wings"
Lois Ehlert
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In the color-soaked collages of her lush, oversize "Waiting for
Wings," Lois Ehlert invites young readers on a poetic, scientific, and
breathtakingly gorgeous exploration of the metamorphosis of the
butterfly: "Out in the fields, eggs are hidden from view, / clinging
to leaves with butterfly glue. / Soon caterpillars hatch. They creep
and chew. / Each one knows what it must do."
Love and Loss
"One More Wednesday"
Malika Doray
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This truly lovely story, cast with sweet rabbit characters, gently
explores a youngster's relationship with his Granny, who dies. "'Does
this mean that my granny is gone forever?' I asked Mama. 'That's not
easy to answer,' Mama said." Parisian Malika Doray's "One More
Wednesday" will help any young person face the strange questions of
life, love, death, and eternity.
A Bird in the Hair Is Worth...
"Franny B. Kranny, There's a Bird in Your Hair"
Harriet Lerner, et al
...find more here and order.
Franny's wild, wavy red hair makes a perfect nest for a passing bird,
and this feisty child is not about to disturb her new
resident. "Franny B. Kranny, There's a Bird in Your
Hair!"--illustrated by the beloved Helen Oxenbury--is a delicious
celebration of individuality.
IT'S STILL NATIONAL POETRY MONTH!
Don't miss these wonderful classics by James Marshall--two of our
all-time favorites!
"The Piggy in the Puddle"
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"The Owl and the Pussycat"
...find more here and order.
Mother's Day is May 13, and we're honoring the occasion with these
fine books about mothers and children. Put a smile on Mom's face on
her special day and amuse the kids for the rest of the year!
...find more here and order.
Explore more fabulous Mother's Day gifts
...find more here and order.
FRESH INK
The latest releases for insatiable bookworms.
Misery, Woe, and Treachery
"The Vile Village (Series of Unfortunate Events, No 7)"
Lemony Snicket
...find more here and order.
Steady yourself for still more misadventures of the three Baudelaire
orphans in "The Vile Village," the seventh title in Lemony Snicket's
marvelously morbid Series of Unfortunate Events for ages 9 and older.
The rest of the Series of Unfortunate Events
...find more here and order.
New from Stephen E. Ambrose
"The Good Fight: How World War II Was Won"
Stephen E. Ambrose
...find more here and order.
Bestselling author Stephen E. Ambrose's "The Good Fight: How World
War II Was Won" is a stunning resource for students of history.
Though this horrific war has been written about innumerable times
over the last half-century, this richly illustrated chronicle for
young readers 14 and older is one of the most vivid, insightful, and
straightforward perspectives around.
43 Times a Lady
"First Ladies (Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness Books)"
Amy Pastan
...find more here and order.
Jane Pierce. Ellen Arthur. Eliza Johnson. Recognize any of these
names? How about Eleanor Roosevelt, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Laura
Bush? That's right. Every one of these women was (or is) married to a
president of the United States. Amy Pastan's "First Ladies," loaded
with photographs and engaging captions, brings these fascinating women
to life.
Explore more Eyewitness history books
...find more here and order.
BESTSELLERS
"Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type"
Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Betsy Lewin
...find more here and order.
"Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots: Gardening Together with Children"
Sharon Lovejoy
...find more here and order.
"Twister on Tuesday (Magic Tree House, No. 23)"
Mary Pope Osborne
...find more here and order.
"Everything on a Waffle"
Polly Horvath
...find more here and order.
Primrose Squarp is 11 years old, has red hair, and adamantly refuses
to believe that her parents were drowned in a typhoon off the coast of
British Columbia. Though her future as an alleged orphan is
undetermined, she remains stalwart through thick and thin... even when
she loses a digit and accidentally sets fire to a guinea pig. Polly
Horvath, author of one of our all-time favorite books, "The Trolls,"
charms the socks off of us again with the bittersweet, funny novel
"Everything on a Waffle." Recipe for waffles included. (Ages 9 and
older)
"Jakarta Missing"
Jane Kurtz
...find more here and order.
"It is a poor life in which there is no fear," Dakar's adventurous
father likes to remind his two daughters. Before 12-year-old Dakar and
her family moved to North Dakota from Kenya, her fears took the shape
of charging elephants, muggings, blind beggars, and deadly cholera. In
the American Midwest, she is leery of telephones, the banister in her
unfamiliar two-story house, and most of all, that her older sister,
Jakarta, who stayed back in Kenya, may not be safe. Dakar is the star
of Jane Kurtz's delightful, original novel "Jakarta Missing," an
unusually rich journey into the extraordinary mind of a young girl who
handles culture shock (among other things!) with humor, grace, and
courage. (Ages 10 and older)
"Lizards, Frogs, and Polliwogs: Poems and Paintings"
Douglas Florian
...find more here and order.
"I am a frozen frogsicle. / I froze beneath a logsicle. / My mind is
in a fogsicle / Inside this icy bogsicle." Poet and artist Douglas
Florian offers up 21 new illustrated verses about the slitheriest,
slimiest amphibians and reptiles in "Lizards, Frogs, and Polliwogs:
Poems and Paintings." Neither cobra nor chameleon escape pun-ishment
from this talented wordsmith. (Ages 5 to 10)
APRIL IS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH
April is National Poetry Month, and we're celebrating with poetic
perfection from Jack Prelutsky, tips for kids on how to write poetry
from Douglas Florian, fresh new offerings, and dog-eared
classics. Don't miss this handpicked selection of the best of verse
for all ages.
...find more here and order.
OH, BABY!
Offering age-old classics like "Pat the Bunny" and "Goodnight Moon"
and exciting new books you've never heard of, our baby bookstore is
full to bursting with titles your tots won't be able to wait to sink
their teeth into (perhaps literally).
...find more here and order.
FRESH INK
The latest releases for voracious bookworms
"Heaven Eyes"
David Almond
...find more here and order.
In British author David Almond's surreal novel "Heaven Eyes," three
runaway orphans on a raft run aground on a mysterious, semihidden
world where a demented old man searches the mud for treasures, while a
web-fingered girl eats chocolate from a warehouse and ardently seeks
"my sister and mine brothers." Don't miss the third exquisitely
haunting novel from the creator of the award-winning novels "Skellig"
and "Kit's Wilderness." (Ages 10 and older)
Read Amazon.co.uk's interview with David Almond
...find more here and order.
"The Three Pigs"
David Wiesner
...find more here and order.
"Farewell, My Lunchbag: A Chet Gecko Mystery (Chet Gecko)"
Bruce Hale
The complete Chet Gecko series
...find more here and order.
BESTSELLERS
Harry Potter's Schoolbooks
by J.K. Rowling
...find more here and order.
"The Ersatz Elevator"
by Lemony Snicket
...find more here and order.
"Castaways of the Flying Dutchman"
by Brian Jacques
...find more here and order.
RECOMMENDATIONS BY AGE
Is Joe now 3 and crazy for emergency rescue vehicles? Is 9-year-old
Sara obsessed with unicorns? Find recommendations for all ages in our
children's bookstore.
Children's Books (Baby-3)
...find more here and order.
Children's Books (Ages 4-8)
...find more here and order.
Children's Books (Ages 9-12)
...find more here and order.
Teens
...find more here and order.
RARE & USED CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Whether you're craving collectible copies of your favorite childhood
classics or you just want to discover some excellent bargains on
previously owned titles, begin your search with our selection of rare
and used children's books.
...find more here and order.
Our bestselling used children's books
...find more here and order.
"Lisa's Airplane Trip
Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa
Anne Gutman
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Not even an impromptu bath in the bathroom sink (after an unfortunate orange juice incident) dampens a young pup's excitement at her very first solo flight in this thoroughly charming picture book by Anne Gutman and illustrator Georg Hallensleben. This is the perfect book for any youngster who's about to go on a plane ride, or anyone else, for that matter. Luckily for us, this title and its companion "Gaspard on Vacation" mark the start of what promises to be a delightful series. (Ages 2 to 6)
"The Tiger Rising"
Kate Dicamillo
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Kate DiCamillo's first novel "Because of Winn-Dixie" won a Newbery Honor in 2000 for the no-nonsense charm and wisdom of its down-home young heroine, Opal. Also set in Florida, "The Tiger Rising" is more of a short story in scope, the tale of 12-year-old Rob Horton who finds a caged tiger in the woods behind the Kentucky Star Motel where he lives with his dad. Spurred by the tiger, events collide to break Rob out of his silent introspection, to form a new friendship with a city girl and a new understanding with his father, and most importantly, to lighten his heart. This novel is about cages--the consequences of escape as well as imprisonment. The story and symbolism are clear as a bell, and the emotions ring true. (Ages 9 and older)
"Time Stops for No Mouse: A Hermux Tantamoq Adventure"
Michael Hoeye
...find more here and order.
Hermux Tantamoq--a polite, intelligent mouse and talented watchmaker--had never seen a beautiful watch so badly treated as the one Ms. Linka Perflinger brought into his shop. Little did he know that this unexpected visit by the lovely, flustered aviatrix would be the beginning of a dangerous adventure. After Ms. Perflinger's sudden disappearance, Hermux (infatuated and intrigued) is determined to rescue her. Before long he is embroiled in fur-raising encounters and ominous developments. First-time author Michael Hoeye's exquisitely crafted, somewhat old-fashioned romp is deliciously clever and satisfyingly suspenseful. (Ages 10 and older)
VISIT OUR I CAN READ STORE
Confidence is everything when a child is learning to read. The I Can Read series of early chapter books was designed with confidence-building in mind. Engaging characters (such as Little Bear, Frog and Toad, and Amelia Bedelia) combine with clear design and delightful illustrations to make this series a tried-and-true favorite for blossoming bookworms.
Visit our I Can Read Store
...find more here and order.
EASTER'S ON ITS WAY
Send your kids hopping down the bunny trail with baskets of books! Whether your favorite child is still teething or is an older reader seeking food for thought, this festive selection of Easter books for all ages is a fine way to share the traditions and stories of this ancient springtime holiday.
Explore dozens of Easter recommendations
...find more here and order.
CELEBRATE PASSOVER
Passover (April 7 this year) remembers the Hebrews' escape from slavery and celebrates the right of all people to be free. These picture books--from the lovely On Passover to Matzo Ball Moon--show how different Jewish households honor this age-old holiday with warm, family-focused traditions.
More Passover favorites
...find more here and order.
FRESH INK
The latest releases for voracious bookworms
"Kipper's A to Z : An Alphabet Adventure"
Mick Inkpen
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Kipper and his pal Arnold track down (and try to keep track of!)
alphabetized critters, all the while fending off an overzealous zebra who wants to know "Is it my turn?" in Mick Inkpen's latest Kipper adventure, "Kipper's A to Z," a splendidly fresh alphabet book that bobs above the rest in the A B Sea. (Ages 2 to 5)
"Super-Completely and Totally the Messiest"
Judith Viorst
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According to neatnik Olivia, her sister Sophie's room is "seriously--I mean seriously--REVOLTING." Sure, she's nice and funny and good at puzzles and dancing, but what a slob! Don't miss the latest peek at super-completely totally real kids with the latest picture book by the beloved Judith Viorst, author of the classic "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day." (Ages 5 to 9)
"On My Way (26 Fairmont Avenue)"
Tomie De Paola
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A 5-year-old Tomie worries over the health of his baby sister, learns to read in one weekend (with a pilfered schoolbook), and helps his father pave the new driveway (to a too-fine polish!). In the spirit of his earlier memoirs, the Newbery Honor-winning "26 Fairmount Avenue" and "Here We All Are," author Tomie dePaola recounts the (mostly) serene days between the end of kindergarten and the beginning of first grade. DePaola's folksy black-and-white drawings and silhouettes wittily capture the details of life at 26 Fairmount Avenue. A wonderful read-aloud. (Ages 7 to 11)
RECOMMENDATIONS BY AGE
Is Jeremy 8 and crazy for dinosaurs? Is 4-year-old Sara obsessed by UFOs? Find recommendations for all ages in our children's bookstore.
Children's Books (Baby-3)
...find more here and order.
Children's Books (Ages 4-8)
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Children's Books (Ages 9-12)
...find more here and order.
Teens
...find more here and order.
You'll find more terrific books, articles, excerpts, and interviews in Amazon.com's Children's Books section.
...find more here and order.
Karin Snelson, editor Copyright 2001 Amazon.com, Inc./and associate ncdn All rights reserved.
WHAT WE'RE READING, POSTED 8 MAY 2001
From the Newbery Honor-winning author of "Ella Enchanted"
"The Two Princesses of Bamarre"
Gail Carson Levine
...available here
After stealing the hearts of middle-graders with her delightful
Newbery Honor-winning Cinderella retelling, "Ella Enchanted," Gail
Carson Levine now creates a fairy tale of her own and gives it a
characteristic grrrl-power twist. Twelve-year-old Addie admires her
older sister Meryl, who aspires to rid the kingdom of Bamarre of
gryphons, specters, and ogres. Addie, on the other hand, is fearful
even of spiders and depends on Meryl for courage and protection.
Eventually, however, the younger sister prevails in encounters with
tricky specters (spiders too), and outwits a wickedly personable
dragon in this gripping adventure story touched with romance.
Fantasy fans, rejoice! (Ages 10 to 14)
New from Lloyd Alexander
"The Gawgon and The Boy"
Lloyd Alexander
...available here
Eleven-year-old David nearly dies of pneumonia. But all that bed
rest would have been worth it if it meant he could avoid Rittenhouse
Academy for a stretch! Alas, he doesn't get off so easily. David is
to have a tutor. Not only that, but his stern, elderly Aunt Annie
volunteers for the job: "In a tone that made me think of the
Almighty commanding Abraham to sacrifice young Isaac, she said:
'Give me the boy.'" This horrible old Gorgon (Aunt Rosie
translation: "Gawgon"), however, proves to be David's perfect foil,
an ingenious mentor who so impresses him that she begins to co-star
in the time-hopping, globe-trotting adventure stories he writes.
"The Gawgon and The Boy" delights readers with excellent period
details, hysterical dialogue, and authentic 11-year-old imaginings
from Lloyd Alexander, winner of the Newbery Medal and the National
Book Award. (Ages 10 and older)
From the Creators of "Cook-a-Doodle-Do"
"And the Dish Ran Away With the Spoon"
Janet Stevens
...available here
Many people know the nursery rhyme, "Hey Diddle Diddle," but has
anyone ever thought about what happens each night after it's read?
The dish runs away with the spoon, and, presumably, they come back
later, otherwise the rhyme couldn't go on without them. But one
night, when the dish and spoon take off, they simply don't return!
Susan Stevens Crummel picks up where the nursery rhyme leaves off in
this witty, entertaining romp. Young readers will "laugh to see such
sport," as characters from fairy tales and Mother Goose mingle, make
puns, and occasionally join forces to find the wandering tableware.
The priceless facial expressions and lively scenes by Caldecott
Honor artist Janet Stevens invite readers to linger on each page.
(Ages 5 to 8)
SUMMER TRAVEL
Kids on Board! Summer Travel Essentials
Whether traveling by car, plane, or hoof this summer, kids have
boundless energy and must stay busy! We've put together a whole
store full of kid-friendly cameras, sticker books, field guides, fun
geography books, audiobooks, and more to make this summer vacation
the best yet.
Summer travel essentials
...available here
A HOUSEFUL OF MOUSE
Crazy for Maisy? Visit Our Store!
Babies and toddlers love Maisy, so we've dedicated an entire store
to this marvelous mouse. You'll find Maisy board books, activity
books, sticker books, videos, toys, and more!
The Maisy Store
...available here
GRADUATION STATION
College Bound? Grad Guidance
High-school graduation--the day you thought would never come--is
finally here. How exciting! How liberating! How... scary? If you
have questions or qualms about life after the cap and gown, don't
miss our collection of wit and wisdom about entering college,
adulthood, and the rest of your life.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/feature/-/161904/nbn0">...available here
Or explore more great graduation books.
...available here
FRESH INK
The latest releases for insatiable bookworms
Sluuuuurrrpppp!
"Froggy Eats Out (Froggy)"
Jonathan London
...available here
On the occasion of Froggy's parents' anniversary, it's time for the
family to head for Chez Yum, a hoity-toity restaurant with
tablecloths and flower-filled vases. This means trouble. Froggy only
has a few rules to remember--"Be neat, be quiet, and don't put your
feet on the table"--but it's absolutely not that simple. An ample
dose of Froggy's trademark sound effects and "burger and flies"
jokes will have youngsters giggling out loud at the oh-so-familiar
contortions of an irrepressible frog faced with the dreaded Fancy
Dinner. (Ages 3 to 6)
For Fans of Captain Underpants...
"The Many Adventures of Johnny Mutton"
James Proimos
...available here
We know James Proimos from his eccentric, cartoonish, and completely
wonderful picture-book debut "Joe's Wish." In this equally odd,
splendidly quirky chapter book (written in a comic-strip-frame
Captain Underpants-style), he offers six hilarious stories from
"More Fun than a Bag of Marshmallows" to "The Pirates Meet the Runny
Nose." It all starts when Momma Mutton opens her front door and
finds that a baby has been left on her front step... a baby sheep.
"But Momma's weak eyes and warm heart kept her from even noticing."
She names her new son Johnny Mutton, and the rest is history--from
the first day at school to a spelling bee. This all may sound silly
to you, but peals of laughter from your 8-year-olds (yes, and you,
too) are virtually guaranteed. (Ages 5 to 9)
"Mr. Gumpy's Outing" Now a Board Book!
"Mr. Gumpy's Outing Board Book"
John Burningham
...available here
Mr. Gumpy decides it's a perfect day for an outing in his little
boat. Apparently, plenty of others think so, too. First some
children ask to join him, then a rabbit, a cat, a dog, a pig, a
sheep... Soon, Mr. Gumpy's boat is precariously full, and there's
nowhere for anyone else to go--but overboard! This mild mariner
takes everything in stride, though, and his guests are soon bellying
up to a nice tea. John Burningham earned the Kate Greenaway Medal,
an ALA Notable Children's Book Award, and the Boston Globe-Horn Book
Award for "Mr. Gumpy's Outing," and it's no wonder. This gifted
author-illustrator creates a vision of glorious summer with deeply
textured, sometimes only suggested, drawings. Young readers will
never tire of this gentle, comforting storybook. (Ages 2 to 6)
BESTSELLERS
"The Chronicles of Narnia"
...available here
by C.S. Lewis, illustrated in color by Pauline Baynes
"The Three Pigs"
...available here
by David Wiesner
"The Captain Underpants Extra-Crunchy Book O' Fun"
...available here
by Dav Pilkey
RECOMMENDATIONS BY AGE
Is Brian 8 and crazy for tarantulas? Is 10-year-old Kurtis into
Harry Potter (as well as tarantulas)? Find recommendations for all
ages in our children's bookstore.
Children's Books (Baby-3)
...available here
Children's Books (Ages 4-8)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/2785/nbn0">...available here
Children's Books (Ages 9-12)
...available here
Teens
...available here
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It's May--almost June. Time for summer reading! Don't miss our
Summer Reading for Kids Store, filled to bursting with classics and
recommended new releases.
...available here...
And feel free to drop us a note at childrens-comments@amazon.com if
you have any feedback on this newsletter or on our Children's Books
section. We look forward to hearing from you. Meanwhile, happy
reading!
WHAT WE'RE READING
New from the Stinky Cheese Guys
"Baloney (Henry P.)"
Jon Scieszka
Our price: $12.79 | You save: $3.20
...available here...
In Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith's latest picture book, alien Henry
P. Baloney is at grave risk for Permanent Lifelong Detention from
his teacher unless he comes up with one excellent excuse for being
late to class. Remarkably, as Scieszka reports in his afterword,
when he received and decoded the transmission of this fabricated
story (directly from deep space, mind you), it was written in a
variety of Earth languages, including Finnish, Swahili, Latvian,
Esperanto, and Inuktitut (decoder included). Go figure. Runaway
rocket ships and hungry space creatures, anyone? (Ages 5 to 9)
More books by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith
...available here...
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
"Waffle"
Chris Raschka
Our price: $12.80 | You save: $3.20
...available here...
Waffle is worried. He worries, he wonders, he wishes, he waits...
he even waffles. But will he ever work a wonder within and be brave
enough to fly? For every child who has ever wavered in the face of a
dreaded next step in life, Waffle's the fellow to hold your hand. He
knows how it is. He's been there, and he's conquered his fears. This
curious, almost freaky little book from the ingenious Caldecott
Honor artist Chris Raschka ("Yo! Yes?" and "Can't Sleep") is all
about that moment before taking the plunge. Raschka's ability to
communicate emotion in a single brushstroke is as uncanny as ever.
(Ages 4 and older)
Everything by Chris Raschka
...available here...
Who else but a member of the Moffat family could, during
kindergarten recess, accidentally hitch a ride out of town on a
boxcar? Or wind up trapped in the breadbox outside the delicatessen?
Eleanor Estes launched her writing career with the publication of
"The Moffats" in 1941, and these charming adventures have delighted
young readers ever since. Newly rereleased in inviting anniversary
editions illustrated by Louis Slobodkin, the Moffats are ready for a
new generation. (Ages 8 to 12)
The complete works of Eleanor Estes
...available here...
FAREWELL, ANIMORPHS
After 53 books, K.A. Applegate's popular Animorphs series for young
readers has finally come to an end with the extraordinary concluding
tale, "The Beginning (Animorphs, No. 54)." Enter our essay contest
and win $500 worth of books for your school, find the complete
collection of Animorphs, and explore the author's upcoming new
series, Remnants, in our Animorphs Store. Parasitic aliens, Yeerks,
and morphing, oh my!
...available here...
DIVE INTO A BOOK
Long, lazy days with nothing more taxing than turning the page of
the day's book… that's what summer is all about. From classics
like The Phantom Tollbooth to the Newbery Medalist Holes, discover
some of the best page-turners around for readers of all ages.
...available here...
FROM SHARKS TO SHIPWRECKS
With their vast range of topics, stunning photography, and
fascinating, accessible text, DK's Eyewitness reference books are
essential to any young scholar's library. Explore ancient China,
learn astounding animal facts, or hurtle into outer space with these
wonderful books for ages 8 and older.
...available here...
FRESH INK
The latest releases for insatiable bookworms
Kafka Junior
"The Transmogrification of Roscoe Wizzle"
David Elliott
Our price: $10.39 | You save: $2.60
...available here...
Roscoe Wizzle notices many things. For instance, the way really
weird situations can seem really normal. But the one thing that
Roscoe somehow doesn't notice is that he is transmogrifying into a
giant bug. (Roscoe quickly recounts the possible reasons for this
oversight, beginning with "1. I don't spend much time looking into a
mirror. Why should I? I am only ten years old.") What's worse is
that this transformation might have something to do with the way
kids have been disappearing from Roseville. Sit back and let Roscoe
tell the tale, and--in between hearing about Roscoe's dad the cymbal
tester and why an almost 74-year-old secretary became a jujitsu
black belt--you'll surely find out. David Elliott, all wry wit,
seems to have had quite a good time with his debut novel. (Ages 7 to
10)
More new releases for older readers
...available here...
New from Tamora Pierce
"Squire (Protector of the Small, No 3)"
Tamora Pierce
Our price: $12.76 | You save: $3.19
...available here...
In the third book of Tamora Pierce's Protector of the Small series,
14-year-old Keladry of Mindelan is ready to begin training to be a
squire after undergoing four grueling years as the first girl
officially educated as a page. Disappointed at first that Lady
Alanna (whom we first met in the Song of the Lioness Quartet series)
does not choose her, Kel is delighted when gruff, good-natured Lord
Raoul takes her on. She is stoutly loyal, strong, independent, and
honest, yet has very real fears and weaknesses. "Squire" is a
rousing tale of chivalry and heroism that any reader will be sorely
challenged to put down. (Ages 12 and older)
The complete works of Tamora Pierce
...available here...
Three from Lloyd Alexander
"A Lloyd Alexander Collection (3 Complete Novels)"
Lloyd Alexander
Our price: $11.98 | You save: $3.00
...available here...
Young readers will revel in the marvelously mystical worlds of the
master of quest fantasy, Lloyd Alexander. Together for the first
time in one hefty volume are three of Alexander's best-loved novels:
"The Arkadians," "The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen," and "The
Iron Ring." Packed with humor and wisdom, and even a moral or two
(although Alexander is far from sanctimonious), each story follows a
hero as he embarks on a quest--one through mythic Greece to escape a
death sentence, another through medieval China in search of a
utopian kingdom, and a third through ancient India to fulfill his
duty to honor. This collection is guaranteed to enthrall readers of
all ages. (Ages 9 and older)
The complete works of Lloyd Alexander
...available here...
BESTSELLERS
1. "The Harry Potter Schoolbooks" by J.K. Rowling
...available here...
2. "The Vile Village" by Lemony Snicket
...available here...
3. "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" by Dr. Seuss
...available here...
Poetry in Motion
"Waiting for Wings"
Lois Ehlert
...find more here and order.
In the color-soaked collages of her lush, oversize "Waiting for
Wings," Lois Ehlert invites young readers on a poetic, scientific, and
breathtakingly gorgeous exploration of the metamorphosis of the
butterfly: "Out in the fields, eggs are hidden from view, / clinging
to leaves with butterfly glue. / Soon caterpillars hatch. They creep
and chew. / Each one knows what it must do."
Love and Loss
"One More Wednesday"
Malika Doray
...find more here and order.
This truly lovely story, cast with sweet rabbit characters, gently
explores a youngster's relationship with his Granny, who dies. "'Does
this mean that my granny is gone forever?' I asked Mama. 'That's not
easy to answer,' Mama said." Parisian Malika Doray's "One More
Wednesday" will help any young person face the strange questions of
life, love, death, and eternity.
A Bird in the Hair Is Worth...
"Franny B. Kranny, There's a Bird in Your Hair"
Harriet Lerner, et al
...find more here and order.
Franny's wild, wavy red hair makes a perfect nest for a passing bird,
and this feisty child is not about to disturb her new
resident. "Franny B. Kranny, There's a Bird in Your
Hair!"--illustrated by the beloved Helen Oxenbury--is a delicious
celebration of individuality.
IT'S STILL NATIONAL POETRY MONTH!
Don't miss these wonderful classics by James Marshall--two of our
all-time favorites!
"The Piggy in the Puddle"
...find more here and order.
"The Owl and the Pussycat"
...find more here and order.
Mother's Day is May 13, and we're honoring the occasion with these
fine books about mothers and children. Put a smile on Mom's face on
her special day and amuse the kids for the rest of the year!
...find more here and order.
Explore more fabulous Mother's Day gifts
...find more here and order.
FRESH INK
The latest releases for insatiable bookworms.
Misery, Woe, and Treachery
"The Vile Village (Series of Unfortunate Events, No 7)"
Lemony Snicket
...find more here and order.
Steady yourself for still more misadventures of the three Baudelaire
orphans in "The Vile Village," the seventh title in Lemony Snicket's
marvelously morbid Series of Unfortunate Events for ages 9 and older.
The rest of the Series of Unfortunate Events
...find more here and order.
New from Stephen E. Ambrose
"The Good Fight: How World War II Was Won"
Stephen E. Ambrose
...find more here and order.
Bestselling author Stephen E. Ambrose's "The Good Fight: How World
War II Was Won" is a stunning resource for students of history.
Though this horrific war has been written about innumerable times
over the last half-century, this richly illustrated chronicle for
young readers 14 and older is one of the most vivid, insightful, and
straightforward perspectives around.
43 Times a Lady
"First Ladies (Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness Books)"
Amy Pastan
...find more here and order.
Jane Pierce. Ellen Arthur. Eliza Johnson. Recognize any of these
names? How about Eleanor Roosevelt, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Laura
Bush? That's right. Every one of these women was (or is) married to a
president of the United States. Amy Pastan's "First Ladies," loaded
with photographs and engaging captions, brings these fascinating women
to life.
Explore more Eyewitness history books
...find more here and order.
BESTSELLERS
"Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type"
Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Betsy Lewin
...find more here and order.
"Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots: Gardening Together with Children"
Sharon Lovejoy
...find more here and order.
"Twister on Tuesday (Magic Tree House, No. 23)"
Mary Pope Osborne
...find more here and order.
"Everything on a Waffle"
Polly Horvath
...find more here and order.
Primrose Squarp is 11 years old, has red hair, and adamantly refuses
to believe that her parents were drowned in a typhoon off the coast of
British Columbia. Though her future as an alleged orphan is
undetermined, she remains stalwart through thick and thin... even when
she loses a digit and accidentally sets fire to a guinea pig. Polly
Horvath, author of one of our all-time favorite books, "The Trolls,"
charms the socks off of us again with the bittersweet, funny novel
"Everything on a Waffle." Recipe for waffles included. (Ages 9 and
older)
"Jakarta Missing"
Jane Kurtz
...find more here and order.
"It is a poor life in which there is no fear," Dakar's adventurous
father likes to remind his two daughters. Before 12-year-old Dakar and
her family moved to North Dakota from Kenya, her fears took the shape
of charging elephants, muggings, blind beggars, and deadly cholera. In
the American Midwest, she is leery of telephones, the banister in her
unfamiliar two-story house, and most of all, that her older sister,
Jakarta, who stayed back in Kenya, may not be safe. Dakar is the star
of Jane Kurtz's delightful, original novel "Jakarta Missing," an
unusually rich journey into the extraordinary mind of a young girl who
handles culture shock (among other things!) with humor, grace, and
courage. (Ages 10 and older)
"Lizards, Frogs, and Polliwogs: Poems and Paintings"
Douglas Florian
...find more here and order.
"I am a frozen frogsicle. / I froze beneath a logsicle. / My mind is
in a fogsicle / Inside this icy bogsicle." Poet and artist Douglas
Florian offers up 21 new illustrated verses about the slitheriest,
slimiest amphibians and reptiles in "Lizards, Frogs, and Polliwogs:
Poems and Paintings." Neither cobra nor chameleon escape pun-ishment
from this talented wordsmith. (Ages 5 to 10)
APRIL IS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH
April is National Poetry Month, and we're celebrating with poetic
perfection from Jack Prelutsky, tips for kids on how to write poetry
from Douglas Florian, fresh new offerings, and dog-eared
classics. Don't miss this handpicked selection of the best of verse
for all ages.
...find more here and order.
OH, BABY!
Offering age-old classics like "Pat the Bunny" and "Goodnight Moon"
and exciting new books you've never heard of, our baby bookstore is
full to bursting with titles your tots won't be able to wait to sink
their teeth into (perhaps literally).
...find more here and order.
FRESH INK
The latest releases for voracious bookworms
"Heaven Eyes"
David Almond
...find more here and order.
In British author David Almond's surreal novel "Heaven Eyes," three
runaway orphans on a raft run aground on a mysterious, semihidden
world where a demented old man searches the mud for treasures, while a
web-fingered girl eats chocolate from a warehouse and ardently seeks
"my sister and mine brothers." Don't miss the third exquisitely
haunting novel from the creator of the award-winning novels "Skellig"
and "Kit's Wilderness." (Ages 10 and older)
Read Amazon.co.uk's interview with David Almond
...find more here and order.
"The Three Pigs"
David Wiesner
...find more here and order.
"Farewell, My Lunchbag: A Chet Gecko Mystery (Chet Gecko)"
Bruce Hale
The complete Chet Gecko series
...find more here and order.
BESTSELLERS
Harry Potter's Schoolbooks
by J.K. Rowling
...find more here and order.
"The Ersatz Elevator"
by Lemony Snicket
...find more here and order.
"Castaways of the Flying Dutchman"
by Brian Jacques
...find more here and order.
RECOMMENDATIONS BY AGE
Is Joe now 3 and crazy for emergency rescue vehicles? Is 9-year-old
Sara obsessed with unicorns? Find recommendations for all ages in our
children's bookstore.
Children's Books (Baby-3)
...find more here and order.
Children's Books (Ages 4-8)
...find more here and order.
Children's Books (Ages 9-12)
...find more here and order.
Teens
...find more here and order.
RARE & USED CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Whether you're craving collectible copies of your favorite childhood
classics or you just want to discover some excellent bargains on
previously owned titles, begin your search with our selection of rare
and used children's books.
...find more here and order.
Our bestselling used children's books
...find more here and order.
"Lisa's Airplane Trip
Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa
Anne Gutman
...find more here and order.
Not even an impromptu bath in the bathroom sink (after an unfortunate orange juice incident) dampens a young pup's excitement at her very first solo flight in this thoroughly charming picture book by Anne Gutman and illustrator Georg Hallensleben. This is the perfect book for any youngster who's about to go on a plane ride, or anyone else, for that matter. Luckily for us, this title and its companion "Gaspard on Vacation" mark the start of what promises to be a delightful series. (Ages 2 to 6)
"The Tiger Rising"
Kate Dicamillo
...find more here and order.
Kate DiCamillo's first novel "Because of Winn-Dixie" won a Newbery Honor in 2000 for the no-nonsense charm and wisdom of its down-home young heroine, Opal. Also set in Florida, "The Tiger Rising" is more of a short story in scope, the tale of 12-year-old Rob Horton who finds a caged tiger in the woods behind the Kentucky Star Motel where he lives with his dad. Spurred by the tiger, events collide to break Rob out of his silent introspection, to form a new friendship with a city girl and a new understanding with his father, and most importantly, to lighten his heart. This novel is about cages--the consequences of escape as well as imprisonment. The story and symbolism are clear as a bell, and the emotions ring true. (Ages 9 and older)
"Time Stops for No Mouse: A Hermux Tantamoq Adventure"
Michael Hoeye
...find more here and order.
Hermux Tantamoq--a polite, intelligent mouse and talented watchmaker--had never seen a beautiful watch so badly treated as the one Ms. Linka Perflinger brought into his shop. Little did he know that this unexpected visit by the lovely, flustered aviatrix would be the beginning of a dangerous adventure. After Ms. Perflinger's sudden disappearance, Hermux (infatuated and intrigued) is determined to rescue her. Before long he is embroiled in fur-raising encounters and ominous developments. First-time author Michael Hoeye's exquisitely crafted, somewhat old-fashioned romp is deliciously clever and satisfyingly suspenseful. (Ages 10 and older)
VISIT OUR I CAN READ STORE
Confidence is everything when a child is learning to read. The I Can Read series of early chapter books was designed with confidence-building in mind. Engaging characters (such as Little Bear, Frog and Toad, and Amelia Bedelia) combine with clear design and delightful illustrations to make this series a tried-and-true favorite for blossoming bookworms.
Visit our I Can Read Store
...find more here and order.
EASTER'S ON ITS WAY
Send your kids hopping down the bunny trail with baskets of books! Whether your favorite child is still teething or is an older reader seeking food for thought, this festive selection of Easter books for all ages is a fine way to share the traditions and stories of this ancient springtime holiday.
Explore dozens of Easter recommendations
...find more here and order.
CELEBRATE PASSOVER
Passover (April 7 this year) remembers the Hebrews' escape from slavery and celebrates the right of all people to be free. These picture books--from the lovely On Passover to Matzo Ball Moon--show how different Jewish households honor this age-old holiday with warm, family-focused traditions.
More Passover favorites
...find more here and order.
FRESH INK
The latest releases for voracious bookworms
"Kipper's A to Z : An Alphabet Adventure"
Mick Inkpen
...find more here and order.
Kipper and his pal Arnold track down (and try to keep track of!)
alphabetized critters, all the while fending off an overzealous zebra who wants to know "Is it my turn?" in Mick Inkpen's latest Kipper adventure, "Kipper's A to Z," a splendidly fresh alphabet book that bobs above the rest in the A B Sea. (Ages 2 to 5)
"Super-Completely and Totally the Messiest"
Judith Viorst
...find more here and order.
According to neatnik Olivia, her sister Sophie's room is "seriously--I mean seriously--REVOLTING." Sure, she's nice and funny and good at puzzles and dancing, but what a slob! Don't miss the latest peek at super-completely totally real kids with the latest picture book by the beloved Judith Viorst, author of the classic "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day." (Ages 5 to 9)
"On My Way (26 Fairmont Avenue)"
Tomie De Paola
...find more here and order.
A 5-year-old Tomie worries over the health of his baby sister, learns to read in one weekend (with a pilfered schoolbook), and helps his father pave the new driveway (to a too-fine polish!). In the spirit of his earlier memoirs, the Newbery Honor-winning "26 Fairmount Avenue" and "Here We All Are," author Tomie dePaola recounts the (mostly) serene days between the end of kindergarten and the beginning of first grade. DePaola's folksy black-and-white drawings and silhouettes wittily capture the details of life at 26 Fairmount Avenue. A wonderful read-aloud. (Ages 7 to 11)
RECOMMENDATIONS BY AGE
Is Jeremy 8 and crazy for dinosaurs? Is 4-year-old Sara obsessed by UFOs? Find recommendations for all ages in our children's bookstore.
Children's Books (Baby-3)
...find more here and order.
Children's Books (Ages 4-8)
...find more here and order.
Children's Books (Ages 9-12)
...find more here and order.
Teens
...find more here and order.
You'll find more terrific books, articles, excerpts, and interviews in Amazon.com's Children's Books section.
...find more here and order.
It's May--almost June. Time for summer reading! Don't miss our
Summer Reading for Kids Store, filled to bursting with classics and
recommended new releases.
...available here...
And feel free to drop us a note at childrens-comments@amazon.com if
you have any feedback on this newsletter or on our Children's Books
section. We look forward to hearing from you. Meanwhile, happy
reading!
WHAT WE'RE READING
New from the Stinky Cheese Guys
"Baloney (Henry P.)"
Jon Scieszka
Our price: $12.79 | You save: $3.20
...available here...
In Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith's latest picture book, alien Henry
P. Baloney is at grave risk for Permanent Lifelong Detention from
his teacher unless he comes up with one excellent excuse for being
late to class. Remarkably, as Scieszka reports in his afterword,
when he received and decoded the transmission of this fabricated
story (directly from deep space, mind you), it was written in a
variety of Earth languages, including Finnish, Swahili, Latvian,
Esperanto, and Inuktitut (decoder included). Go figure. Runaway
rocket ships and hungry space creatures, anyone? (Ages 5 to 9)
More books by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith
...available here...
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
"Waffle"
Chris Raschka
Our price: $12.80 | You save: $3.20
...available here...
Waffle is worried. He worries, he wonders, he wishes, he waits...
he even waffles. But will he ever work a wonder within and be brave
enough to fly? For every child who has ever wavered in the face of a
dreaded next step in life, Waffle's the fellow to hold your hand. He
knows how it is. He's been there, and he's conquered his fears. This
curious, almost freaky little book from the ingenious Caldecott
Honor artist Chris Raschka ("Yo! Yes?" and "Can't Sleep") is all
about that moment before taking the plunge. Raschka's ability to
communicate emotion in a single brushstroke is as uncanny as ever.
(Ages 4 and older)
Everything by Chris Raschka
...available here...
Who else but a member of the Moffat family could, during
kindergarten recess, accidentally hitch a ride out of town on a
boxcar? Or wind up trapped in the breadbox outside the delicatessen?
Eleanor Estes launched her writing career with the publication of
"The Moffats" in 1941, and these charming adventures have delighted
young readers ever since. Newly rereleased in inviting anniversary
editions illustrated by Louis Slobodkin, the Moffats are ready for a
new generation. (Ages 8 to 12)
The complete works of Eleanor Estes
...available here...
FAREWELL, ANIMORPHS
After 53 books, K.A. Applegate's popular Animorphs series for young
readers has finally come to an end with the extraordinary concluding
tale, "The Beginning (Animorphs, No. 54)." Enter our essay contest
and win $500 worth of books for your school, find the complete
collection of Animorphs, and explore the author's upcoming new
series, Remnants, in our Animorphs Store. Parasitic aliens, Yeerks,
and morphing, oh my!
...available here...
DIVE INTO A BOOK
Long, lazy days with nothing more taxing than turning the page of
the day's book… that's what summer is all about. From classics
like The Phantom Tollbooth to the Newbery Medalist Holes, discover
some of the best page-turners around for readers of all ages.
...available here...
FROM SHARKS TO SHIPWRECKS
With their vast range of topics, stunning photography, and
fascinating, accessible text, DK's Eyewitness reference books are
essential to any young scholar's library. Explore ancient China,
learn astounding animal facts, or hurtle into outer space with these
wonderful books for ages 8 and older.
...available here...
FRESH INK
The latest releases for insatiable bookworms
Kafka Junior
"The Transmogrification of Roscoe Wizzle"
David Elliott
Our price: $10.39 | You save: $2.60
...available here...
Roscoe Wizzle notices many things. For instance, the way really
weird situations can seem really normal. But the one thing that
Roscoe somehow doesn't notice is that he is transmogrifying into a
giant bug. (Roscoe quickly recounts the possible reasons for this
oversight, beginning with "1. I don't spend much time looking into a
mirror. Why should I? I am only ten years old.") What's worse is
that this transformation might have something to do with the way
kids have been disappearing from Roseville. Sit back and let Roscoe
tell the tale, and--in between hearing about Roscoe's dad the cymbal
tester and why an almost 74-year-old secretary became a jujitsu
black belt--you'll surely find out. David Elliott, all wry wit,
seems to have had quite a good time with his debut novel. (Ages 7 to
10)
More new releases for older readers
...available here...
New from Tamora Pierce
"Squire (Protector of the Small, No 3)"
Tamora Pierce
Our price: $12.76 | You save: $3.19
...available here...
In the third book of Tamora Pierce's Protector of the Small series,
14-year-old Keladry of Mindelan is ready to begin training to be a
squire after undergoing four grueling years as the first girl
officially educated as a page. Disappointed at first that Lady
Alanna (whom we first met in the Song of the Lioness Quartet series)
does not choose her, Kel is delighted when gruff, good-natured Lord
Raoul takes her on. She is stoutly loyal, strong, independent, and
honest, yet has very real fears and weaknesses. "Squire" is a
rousing tale of chivalry and heroism that any reader will be sorely
challenged to put down. (Ages 12 and older)
The complete works of Tamora Pierce
...available here...
Three from Lloyd Alexander
"A Lloyd Alexander Collection (3 Complete Novels)"
Lloyd Alexander
Our price: $11.98 | You save: $3.00
...available here...
Young readers will revel in the marvelously mystical worlds of the
master of quest fantasy, Lloyd Alexander. Together for the first
time in one hefty volume are three of Alexander's best-loved novels:
"The Arkadians," "The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen," and "The
Iron Ring." Packed with humor and wisdom, and even a moral or two
(although Alexander is far from sanctimonious), each story follows a
hero as he embarks on a quest--one through mythic Greece to escape a
death sentence, another through medieval China in search of a
utopian kingdom, and a third through ancient India to fulfill his
duty to honor. This collection is guaranteed to enthrall readers of
all ages. (Ages 9 and older)
The complete works of Lloyd Alexander
...available here...
BESTSELLERS
1. "The Harry Potter Schoolbooks" by J.K. Rowling
...available here...
2. "The Vile Village" by Lemony Snicket
...available here...
3. "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" by Dr. Seuss
...available here...
Poetry in Motion
"Waiting for Wings"
Lois Ehlert
...find more here and order.
In the color-soaked collages of her lush, oversize "Waiting for
Wings," Lois Ehlert invites young readers on a poetic, scientific, and
breathtakingly gorgeous exploration of the metamorphosis of the
butterfly: "Out in the fields, eggs are hidden from view, / clinging
to leaves with butterfly glue. / Soon caterpillars hatch. They creep
and chew. / Each one knows what it must do."
Love and Loss
"One More Wednesday"
Malika Doray
...find more here and order.
This truly lovely story, cast with sweet rabbit characters, gently
explores a youngster's relationship with his Granny, who dies. "'Does
this mean that my granny is gone forever?' I asked Mama. 'That's not
easy to answer,' Mama said." Parisian Malika Doray's "One More
Wednesday" will help any young person face the strange questions of
life, love, death, and eternity.
A Bird in the Hair Is Worth...
"Franny B. Kranny, There's a Bird in Your Hair"
Harriet Lerner, et al
...find more here and order.
Franny's wild, wavy red hair makes a perfect nest for a passing bird,
and this feisty child is not about to disturb her new
resident. "Franny B. Kranny, There's a Bird in Your
Hair!"--illustrated by the beloved Helen Oxenbury--is a delicious
celebration of individuality.
IT'S STILL NATIONAL POETRY MONTH!
Don't miss these wonderful classics by James Marshall--two of our
all-time favorites!
"The Piggy in the Puddle"
...find more here and order.
"The Owl and the Pussycat"
...find more here and order.
Mother's Day is May 13, and we're honoring the occasion with these
fine books about mothers and children. Put a smile on Mom's face on
her special day and amuse the kids for the rest of the year!
...find more here and order.
Explore more fabulous Mother's Day gifts
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FRESH INK
The latest releases for insatiable bookworms.
Misery, Woe, and Treachery
"The Vile Village (Series of Unfortunate Events, No 7)"
Lemony Snicket
...find more here and order.
Steady yourself for still more misadventures of the three Baudelaire
orphans in "The Vile Village," the seventh title in Lemony Snicket's
marvelously morbid Series of Unfortunate Events for ages 9 and older.
The rest of the Series of Unfortunate Events
...find more here and order.
New from Stephen E. Ambrose
"The Good Fight: How World War II Was Won"
Stephen E. Ambrose
...find more here and order.
Bestselling author Stephen E. Ambrose's "The Good Fight: How World
War II Was Won" is a stunning resource for students of history.
Though this horrific war has been written about innumerable times
over the last half-century, this richly illustrated chronicle for
young readers 14 and older is one of the most vivid, insightful, and
straightforward perspectives around.
43 Times a Lady
"First Ladies (Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness Books)"
Amy Pastan
...find more here and order.
Jane Pierce. Ellen Arthur. Eliza Johnson. Recognize any of these
names? How about Eleanor Roosevelt, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Laura
Bush? That's right. Every one of these women was (or is) married to a
president of the United States. Amy Pastan's "First Ladies," loaded
with photographs and engaging captions, brings these fascinating women
to life.
Explore more Eyewitness history books
...find more here and order.
BESTSELLERS
"Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type"
Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Betsy Lewin
...find more here and order.
"Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots: Gardening Together with Children"
Sharon Lovejoy
...find more here and order.
"Twister on Tuesday (Magic Tree House, No. 23)"
Mary Pope Osborne
...find more here and order.
"Everything on a Waffle"
Polly Horvath
...find more here and order.
Primrose Squarp is 11 years old, has red hair, and adamantly refuses to believe that her parents were drowned in a typhoon off the coast of British Columbia. Though her future as an alleged orphan is undetermined, she remains stalwart through thick and thin... even when she loses a digit and accidentally sets fire to a guinea pig. Polly Horvath, author of one of our all-time favorite books, "The Trolls," charms the socks off of us again with the bittersweet, funny novel "Everything on a Waffle." Recipe for waffles included. (Ages 9 and older)
"Jakarta Missing"
Jane Kurtz
...find more here and order.
"It is a poor life in which there is no fear," Dakar's adventurous father likes to remind his two daughters. Before 12-year-old Dakar and her family moved to North Dakota from Kenya, her fears took the shape of charging elephants, muggings, blind beggars, and deadly cholera. In the American Midwest, she is leery of telephones, the banister in her unfamiliar two-story house, and most of all, that her older sister, Jakarta, who stayed back in Kenya, may not be safe. Dakar is the star of Jane Kurtz's delightful, original novel "Jakarta Missing," an unusually rich journey into the extraordinary mind of a young girl who handles culture shock (among other things!) with humor, grace, and courage. (Ages 10 and older)
"Lizards, Frogs, and Polliwogs: Poems and Paintings"
Douglas Florian
...find more here and order.
"I am a frozen frogsicle. / I froze beneath a logsicle. / My mind is in a fogsicle / Inside this icy bogsicle." Poet and artist Douglas Florian offers up 21 new illustrated verses about the slitheriest, slimiest amphibians and reptiles in "Lizards, Frogs, and Polliwogs: Poems and Paintings." Neither cobra nor chameleon escape pun-ishment from this talented wordsmith. (Ages 5 to 10)
APRIL IS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH
April is National Poetry Month, and we're celebrating with poetic
perfection from Jack Prelutsky, tips for kids on how to write poetry
from Douglas Florian, fresh new offerings, and dog-eared
classics. Don't miss this handpicked selection of the best of verse
for all ages.
...find more here and order.
OH, BABY!
Offering age-old classics like "Pat the Bunny" and "Goodnight Moon"
and exciting new books you've never heard of, our baby bookstore is
full to bursting with titles your tots won't be able to wait to sink
their teeth into (perhaps literally).
...find more here and order.
FRESH INK
The latest releases for voracious bookworms
"Heaven Eyes"
David Almond
...find more here and order.
In British author David Almond's surreal novel "Heaven Eyes," three runaway orphans on a raft run aground on a mysterious, semihidden world where a demented old man searches the mud for treasures, while a web-fingered girl eats chocolate from a warehouse and ardently seeks "my sister and mine brothers." Don't miss the third exquisitely haunting novel from the creator of the award-winning novels "Skellig" and "Kit's Wilderness." (Ages 10 and older)
Read Amazon.co.uk's interview with David Almond
...find more here and order.
"The Three Pigs"
David Wiesner
...find more here and order.
"Farewell, My Lunchbag: A Chet Gecko Mystery (Chet Gecko)"
Bruce Hale
The complete Chet Gecko series
...find more here and order.
BESTSELLERS
Harry Potter's Schoolbooks
by J.K. Rowling
...find more here and order.
"The Ersatz Elevator"
by Lemony Snicket
...find more here and order.
"Castaways of the Flying Dutchman"
by Brian Jacques
...find more here and order.
RECOMMENDATIONS BY AGE
Is Joe now 3 and crazy for emergency rescue vehicles? Is 9-year-old Sara obsessed with unicorns? Find recommendations for all ages in our children's bookstore.
Children's Books (Baby-3)
...find more here and order.
Children's Books (Ages 4-8)
...find more here and order.
Children's Books (Ages 9-12)
...find more here and order.
Teens
...find more here and order.
RARE & USED CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Whether you're craving collectible copies of your favorite childhood
classics or you just want to discover some excellent bargains on
previously owned titles, begin your search with our selection of rare
and used children's books.
...find more here and order.
Our bestselling used children's books
...find more here and order.
"Lisa's Airplane Trip
Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa
Anne Gutman
...find more here and order.
Not even an impromptu bath in the bathroom sink (after an unfortunate orange juice incident) dampens a young pup's excitement at her very first solo flight in this thoroughly charming picture book by Anne Gutman and illustrator Georg Hallensleben. This is the perfect book for any youngster who's about to go on a plane ride, or anyone else, for that matter. Luckily for us, this title and its companion "Gaspard on Vacation" mark the start of what promises to be a delightful series. (Ages 2 to 6)
"The Tiger Rising"
Kate Dicamillo
...find more here and order.
Kate DiCamillo's first novel "Because of Winn-Dixie" won a Newbery Honor in 2000 for the no-nonsense charm and wisdom of its down-home young heroine, Opal. Also set in Florida, "The Tiger Rising" is more of a short story in scope, the tale of 12-year-old Rob Horton who finds a caged tiger in the woods behind the Kentucky Star Motel where he lives with his dad. Spurred by the tiger, events collide to break Rob out of his silent introspection, to form a new friendship with a city girl and a new understanding with his father, and most importantly, to lighten his heart. This novel is about cages--the consequences of escape as well as imprisonment. The story and symbolism are clear as a bell, and the emotions ring true. (Ages 9 and older)
"Time Stops for No Mouse: A Hermux Tantamoq Adventure"
Michael Hoeye
...find more here and order.
Hermux Tantamoq--a polite, intelligent mouse and talented watchmaker--had never seen a beautiful watch so badly treated as the one Ms. Linka Perflinger brought into his shop. Little did he know that this unexpected visit by the lovely, flustered aviatrix would be the beginning of a dangerous adventure. After Ms. Perflinger's sudden disappearance, Hermux (infatuated and intrigued) is determined to rescue her. Before long he is embroiled in fur-raising encounters and ominous developments. First-time author Michael Hoeye's exquisitely crafted, somewhat old-fashioned romp is deliciously clever and satisfyingly suspenseful. (Ages 10 and older)
VISIT OUR I CAN READ STORE
Confidence is everything when a child is learning to read. The I Can Read series of early chapter books was designed with confidence-building in mind. Engaging characters (such as Little Bear, Frog and Toad, and Amelia Bedelia) combine with clear design and delightful illustrations to make this series a tried-and-true favorite for blossoming bookworms.
Visit our I Can Read Store
...find more here and order.
EASTER'S ON ITS WAY
Send your kids hopping down the bunny trail with baskets of books! Whether your favorite child is still teething or is an older reader seeking food for thought, this festive selection of Easter books for all ages is a fine way to share the traditions and stories of this ancient springtime holiday.
Explore dozens of Easter recommendations
...find more here and order.
CELEBRATE PASSOVER
Passover (April 7 this year) remembers the Hebrews' escape from slavery and celebrates the right of all people to be free. These picture books--from the lovely On Passover to Matzo Ball Moon--show how different Jewish households honor this age-old holiday with warm, family-focused traditions.
More Passover favorites
...find more here and order.
FRESH INK
The latest releases for voracious bookworms
"Kipper's A to Z : An Alphabet Adventure"
Mick Inkpen
...find more here and order.
Kipper and his pal Arnold track down (and try to keep track of!) alphabetized critters, all the while fending off an overzealous zebra who wants to know "Is it my turn?" in Mick Inkpen's latest Kipper adventure, "Kipper's A to Z," a splendidly fresh alphabet book that bobs above the rest in the A B Sea. (Ages 2 to 5)
"Super-Completely and Totally the Messiest"
Judith Viorst
...find more here and order.
According to neatnik Olivia, her sister Sophie's room is "seriously--I mean seriously--REVOLTING." Sure, she's nice and funny and good at puzzles and dancing, but what a slob! Don't miss the latest peek at super-completely totally real kids with the latest picture book by the beloved Judith Viorst, author of the classic "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day." (Ages 5 to 9)
"On My Way (26 Fairmont Avenue)"
Tomie De Paola
...find more here and order.
A 5-year-old Tomie worries over the health of his baby sister, learns to read in one weekend (with a pilfered schoolbook), and helps his father pave the new driveway (to a too-fine polish!). In the spirit of his earlier memoirs, the Newbery Honor-winning "26 Fairmount Avenue" and "Here We All Are," author Tomie dePaola recounts the (mostly) serene days between the end of kindergarten and the beginning of first grade. DePaola's folksy black-and-white drawings and silhouettes wittily capture the details of life at 26 Fairmount Avenue. A wonderful read-aloud. (Ages 7 to 11)
RECOMMENDATIONS BY AGE
Is Jeremy 8 and crazy for dinosaurs? Is 4-year-old Sara obsessed by UFOs? Find recommendations for all ages in our children's bookstore.
Children's Books (Baby-3)
...find more here and order.
Children's Books (Ages 4-8)
...find more here and order.
Children's Books (Ages 9-12)
...find more here and order.
Teens
...find more here and order.
You'll find more terrific books, articles, excerpts, and interviews in Amazon.com's Children's Books section.
...find more here and order.
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WHAT WE'RE READING, POSTED 8 MAY 2001
From the Newbery Honor-winning author of "Ella Enchanted"
"The Two Princesses of Bamarre"
Gail Carson Levine
...available here
After stealing the hearts of middle-graders with her delightful
Newbery Honor-winning Cinderella retelling, "Ella Enchanted," Gail
Carson Levine now creates a fairy tale of her own and gives it a
characteristic grrrl-power twist. Twelve-year-old Addie admires her
older sister Meryl, who aspires to rid the kingdom of Bamarre of
gryphons, specters, and ogres. Addie, on the other hand, is fearful
even of spiders and depends on Meryl for courage and protection.
Eventually, however, the younger sister prevails in encounters with
tricky specters (spiders too), and outwits a wickedly personable
dragon in this gripping adventure story touched with romance.
Fantasy fans, rejoice! (Ages 10 to 14)
New from Lloyd Alexander
"The Gawgon and The Boy"
Lloyd Alexander
...available here
Eleven-year-old David nearly dies of pneumonia. But all that bed
rest would have been worth it if it meant he could avoid Rittenhouse
Academy for a stretch! Alas, he doesn't get off so easily. David is
to have a tutor. Not only that, but his stern, elderly Aunt Annie
volunteers for the job: "In a tone that made me think of the
Almighty commanding Abraham to sacrifice young Isaac, she said:
'Give me the boy.'" This horrible old Gorgon (Aunt Rosie
translation: "Gawgon"), however, proves to be David's perfect foil,
an ingenious mentor who so impresses him that she begins to co-star
in the time-hopping, globe-trotting adventure stories he writes.
"The Gawgon and The Boy" delights readers with excellent period
details, hysterical dialogue, and authentic 11-year-old imaginings
from Lloyd Alexander, winner of the Newbery Medal and the National
Book Award. (Ages 10 and older)
From the Creators of "Cook-a-Doodle-Do"
"And the Dish Ran Away With the Spoon"
Janet Stevens
...available here
Many people know the nursery rhyme, "Hey Diddle Diddle," but has
anyone ever thought about what happens each night after it's read?
The dish runs away with the spoon, and, presumably, they come back
later, otherwise the rhyme couldn't go on without them. But one
night, when the dish and spoon take off, they simply don't return!
Susan Stevens Crummel picks up where the nursery rhyme leaves off in
this witty, entertaining romp. Young readers will "laugh to see such
sport," as characters from fairy tales and Mother Goose mingle, make
puns, and occasionally join forces to find the wandering tableware.
The priceless facial expressions and lively scenes by Caldecott
Honor artist Janet Stevens invite readers to linger on each page.
(Ages 5 to 8)
SUMMER TRAVEL
Kids on Board! Summer Travel Essentials
Whether traveling by car, plane, or hoof this summer, kids have
boundless energy and must stay busy! We've put together a whole
store full of kid-friendly cameras, sticker books, field guides, fun
geography books, audiobooks, and more to make this summer vacation
the best yet.
Summer travel essentials
...available here
A HOUSEFUL OF MOUSE
Crazy for Maisy? Visit Our Store!
Babies and toddlers love Maisy, so we've dedicated an entire store
to this marvelous mouse. You'll find Maisy board books, activity
books, sticker books, videos, toys, and more!
The Maisy Store
...available here
GRADUATION STATION
College Bound? Grad Guidance
High-school graduation--the day you thought would never come--is
finally here. How exciting! How liberating! How... scary? If you
have questions or qualms about life after the cap and gown, don't
miss our collection of wit and wisdom about entering college,
adulthood, and the rest of your life.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/feature/-/161904/nbn0">...available here
Or explore more great graduation books.
...available here
FRESH INK
The latest releases for insatiable bookworms
Sluuuuurrrpppp!
"Froggy Eats Out (Froggy)"
Jonathan London
...available here
On the occasion of Froggy's parents' anniversary, it's time for the
family to head for Chez Yum, a hoity-toity restaurant with
tablecloths and flower-filled vases. This means trouble. Froggy only
has a few rules to remember--"Be neat, be quiet, and don't put your
feet on the table"--but it's absolutely not that simple. An ample
dose of Froggy's trademark sound effects and "burger and flies"
jokes will have youngsters giggling out loud at the oh-so-familiar
contortions of an irrepressible frog faced with the dreaded Fancy
Dinner. (Ages 3 to 6)
For Fans of Captain Underpants...
"The Many Adventures of Johnny Mutton"
James Proimos
...available here
We know James Proimos from his eccentric, cartoonish, and completely
wonderful picture-book debut "Joe's Wish." In this equally odd,
splendidly quirky chapter book (written in a comic-strip-frame
Captain Underpants-style), he offers six hilarious stories from
"More Fun than a Bag of Marshmallows" to "The Pirates Meet the Runny
Nose." It all starts when Momma Mutton opens her front door and
finds that a baby has been left on her front step... a baby sheep.
"But Momma's weak eyes and warm heart kept her from even noticing."
She names her new son Johnny Mutton, and the rest is history--from
the first day at school to a spelling bee. This all may sound silly
to you, but peals of laughter from your 8-year-olds (yes, and you,
too) are virtually guaranteed. (Ages 5 to 9)
"Mr. Gumpy's Outing" Now a Board Book!
"Mr. Gumpy's Outing Board Book"
John Burningham
...available here
Mr. Gumpy decides it's a perfect day for an outing in his little
boat. Apparently, plenty of others think so, too. First some
children ask to join him, then a rabbit, a cat, a dog, a pig, a
sheep... Soon, Mr. Gumpy's boat is precariously full, and there's
nowhere for anyone else to go--but overboard! This mild mariner
takes everything in stride, though, and his guests are soon bellying
up to a nice tea. John Burningham earned the Kate Greenaway Medal,
an ALA Notable Children's Book Award, and the Boston Globe-Horn Book
Award for "Mr. Gumpy's Outing," and it's no wonder. This gifted
author-illustrator creates a vision of glorious summer with deeply
textured, sometimes only suggested, drawings. Young readers will
never tire of this gentle, comforting storybook. (Ages 2 to 6)
BESTSELLERS
"The Chronicles of Narnia"
...available here
by C.S. Lewis, illustrated in color by Pauline Baynes
"The Three Pigs"
...available here
by David Wiesner
"The Captain Underpants Extra-Crunchy Book O' Fun"
...available here
by Dav Pilkey
RECOMMENDATIONS BY AGE
Is Brian 8 and crazy for tarantulas? Is 10-year-old Kurtis into
Harry Potter (as well as tarantulas)? Find recommendations for all
ages in our children's bookstore.
Children's Books (Baby-3)
...available here
Children's Books (Ages 4-8)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/2785/nbn0">...available here
Children's Books (Ages 9-12)
...available here
Teens
...available here
STOCK UP ON YOUR FAVORITE FAMILY MOVIES!
Save on Cool Videos in Our Kids & Family Video Sale
Whether you're looking to educate or entertain, you can now save up
to 15% on videos the whole family will love, including videos from
"Blue's Clues," the Wiggles, and Disney, in our Kids & Family
Video Sale. But don't dilly-dally--this sale ends on May 14, 2001.
...available here
From the Newbery Honor-winning author of "Ella Enchanted"
"The Two Princesses of Bamarre"
Gail Carson Levine
...available here
After stealing the hearts of middle-graders with her delightful
Newbery Honor-winning Cinderella retelling, "Ella Enchanted," Gail
Carson Levine now creates a fairy tale of her own and gives it a
characteristic grrrl-power twist. Twelve-year-old Addie admires her
older sister Meryl, who aspires to rid the kingdom of Bamarre of
gryphons, specters, and ogres. Addie, on the other hand, is fearful
even of spiders and depends on Meryl for courage and protection.
Eventually, however, the younger sister prevails in encounters with
tricky specters (spiders too), and outwits a wickedly personable
dragon in this gripping adventure story touched with romance.
Fantasy fans, rejoice! (Ages 10 to 14)
New from Lloyd Alexander
"The Gawgon and The Boy"
Lloyd Alexander
...available here
Eleven-year-old David nearly dies of pneumonia. But all that bed
rest would have been worth it if it meant he could avoid Rittenhouse
Academy for a stretch! Alas, he doesn't get off so easily. David is
to have a tutor. Not only that, but his stern, elderly Aunt Annie
volunteers for the job: "In a tone that made me think of the
Almighty commanding Abraham to sacrifice young Isaac, she said:
'Give me the boy.'" This horrible old Gorgon (Aunt Rosie
translation: "Gawgon"), however, proves to be David's perfect foil,
an ingenious mentor who so impresses him that she begins to co-star
in the time-hopping, globe-trotting adventure stories he writes.
"The Gawgon and The Boy" delights readers with excellent period
details, hysterical dialogue, and authentic 11-year-old imaginings
from Lloyd Alexander, winner of the Newbery Medal and the National
Book Award. (Ages 10 and older)
From the Creators of "Cook-a-Doodle-Do"
"And the Dish Ran Away With the Spoon"
Janet Stevens
...available here
Many people know the nursery rhyme, "Hey Diddle Diddle," but has
anyone ever thought about what happens each night after it's read?
The dish runs away with the spoon, and, presumably, they come back
later, otherwise the rhyme couldn't go on without them. But one
night, when the dish and spoon take off, they simply don't return!
Susan Stevens Crummel picks up where the nursery rhyme leaves off in
this witty, entertaining romp. Young readers will "laugh to see such
sport," as characters from fairy tales and Mother Goose mingle, make
puns, and occasionally join forces to find the wandering tableware.
The priceless facial expressions and lively scenes by Caldecott
Honor artist Janet Stevens invite readers to linger on each page.
(Ages 5 to 8)
SUMMER TRAVEL
Kids on Board! Summer Travel Essentials
Whether traveling by car, plane, or hoof this summer, kids have
boundless energy and must stay busy! We've put together a whole
store full of kid-friendly cameras, sticker books, field guides, fun
geography books, audiobooks, and more to make this summer vacation
the best yet.
Summer travel essentials
...available here
A HOUSEFUL OF MOUSE
Crazy for Maisy? Visit Our Store!
Babies and toddlers love Maisy, so we've dedicated an entire store
to this marvelous mouse. You'll find Maisy board books, activity
books, sticker books, videos, toys, and more!
The Maisy Store
...available here
GRADUATION STATION
College Bound? Grad Guidance
High-school graduation--the day you thought would never come--is
finally here. How exciting! How liberating! How... scary? If you
have questions or qualms about life after the cap and gown, don't
miss our collection of wit and wisdom about entering college,
adulthood, and the rest of your life.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/feature/-/161904/nbn0">...available here
Or explore more great graduation books.
...available here
FRESH INK
The latest releases for insatiable bookworms
Sluuuuurrrpppp!
"Froggy Eats Out (Froggy)"
Jonathan London
...available here
On the occasion of Froggy's parents' anniversary, it's time for the
family to head for Chez Yum, a hoity-toity restaurant with
tablecloths and flower-filled vases. This means trouble. Froggy only
has a few rules to remember--"Be neat, be quiet, and don't put your
feet on the table"--but it's absolutely not that simple. An ample
dose of Froggy's trademark sound effects and "burger and flies"
jokes will have youngsters giggling out loud at the oh-so-familiar
contortions of an irrepressible frog faced with the dreaded Fancy
Dinner. (Ages 3 to 6)
For Fans of Captain Underpants...
"The Many Adventures of Johnny Mutton"
James Proimos
...available here
We know James Proimos from his eccentric, cartoonish, and completely
wonderful picture-book debut "Joe's Wish." In this equally odd,
splendidly quirky chapter book (written in a comic-strip-frame
Captain Underpants-style), he offers six hilarious stories from
"More Fun than a Bag of Marshmallows" to "The Pirates Meet the Runny
Nose." It all starts when Momma Mutton opens her front door and
finds that a baby has been left on her front step... a baby sheep.
"But Momma's weak eyes and warm heart kept her from even noticing."
She names her new son Johnny Mutton, and the rest is history--from
the first day at school to a spelling bee. This all may sound silly
to you, but peals of laughter from your 8-year-olds (yes, and you,
too) are virtually guaranteed. (Ages 5 to 9)
"Mr. Gumpy's Outing" Now a Board Book!
"Mr. Gumpy's Outing Board Book"
John Burningham
...available here
Mr. Gumpy decides it's a perfect day for an outing in his little
boat. Apparently, plenty of others think so, too. First some
children ask to join him, then a rabbit, a cat, a dog, a pig, a
sheep... Soon, Mr. Gumpy's boat is precariously full, and there's
nowhere for anyone else to go--but overboard! This mild mariner
takes everything in stride, though, and his guests are soon bellying
up to a nice tea. John Burningham earned the Kate Greenaway Medal,
an ALA Notable Children's Book Award, and the Boston Globe-Horn Book
Award for "Mr. Gumpy's Outing," and it's no wonder. This gifted
author-illustrator creates a vision of glorious summer with deeply
textured, sometimes only suggested, drawings. Young readers will
never tire of this gentle, comforting storybook. (Ages 2 to 6)
BESTSELLERS
"The Chronicles of Narnia"
...available here
by C.S. Lewis, illustrated in color by Pauline Baynes
"The Three Pigs"
...available here
by David Wiesner
"The Captain Underpants Extra-Crunchy Book O' Fun"
...available here
by Dav Pilkey
RECOMMENDATIONS BY AGE
Is Brian 8 and crazy for tarantulas? Is 10-year-old Kurtis into Harry Potter (as well as tarantulas)? Find recommendations for all ages in our children's bookstore.
Children's Books (Baby-3)
...available here
Children's Books (Ages 4-8)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/2785/nbn0">...available here
Children's Books (Ages 9-12)
...available here
Teens
...available here
STOCK UP ON YOUR FAVORITE FAMILY MOVIES!
Save on Cool Videos in Our Kids & Family Video Sale
Whether you're looking to educate or entertain, you can now save up
to 15% on videos the whole family will love, including videos from
"Blue's Clues," the Wiggles, and Disney, in our Kids & Family
Video Sale. But don't dilly-dally--this sale ends on May 14, 2001.
...available here
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