CHILDREN'S
Released: July 26, 2012
"The language and visuals both will put budding naturalists in a meditative mood. (Picture book. 6-8, adult)"
A poetic tribute to an early-20th-century cousin of
Walden and the house where it was written.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 24, 2012
"Whether they're counting scores of peas, enjoying the rhymes and puns or relishing the funny visual quirks, families are sure to devour Baker's latest winner. Totally ap-pea-ling! (Picture book. 3-7)"
After an alphabetical, rhyming tour de force (
LMNO Peas,
2010), Baker's energetic pea pack is back--this time, to count by ones and 10s.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 24, 2012
"This fast-paced combination of middle school realism and fairy-tale fantasy will appeal particularly to imaginative readers already familiar with traditional tales. (Fantasy. 9-13)"
On an expedition to steal a giant's coins, hen and harp, Rory Landon discovers that she is destined for a special role in fairy-tale history.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 24, 2012
"When budgets or problems aren't quite right for the likes of Spider-Man or the Dark Knight, here's a reasonably priced alternative. (Picture book/poetry. 7-9)"
From Blunder Woman to Stuporman, this gallery of underemployed B-list superheroes is up for any task.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 24, 2012
"A story sure to grip readers by the heart. (Fantasy. 8-12)"
When Verity and her friends destroyed the Mistress (Mistress of the Storm, 2011), they thought peace had been restored.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 24, 2012
"Appealing any time of the year. (Fantasy. 7-10)"
Brooklyn fourth-grader Hank Wolowitz faces his worst Halloween ever when his invisible friend, Inkling, discovers that pumpkins are his favorite kind of food.
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