Best of
Young-Readers

2004

Incredibles, The


Walt Disney Company - 2004
    Mr. Incredible, gets called out of retirement for a top secret mission, his family of superheroes including his wife Helen (a.k.a Elastigirl), and his children Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack need to ban together to rescue the world from total destruction. Can this Super family overcome the wicked plot of Syndrome in time?

A Girl After God's Own Heart: A Tween Adventure with Jesus


Elizabeth George - 2004
    She reaches out to girls where they’re at and addresses daily issues that concern them, including—building real friendshipstalking with parentsputting Jesus firsthandling schoolwork and activitiesdeciding how to dressGirls are busy developing new skills and increasing their knowledge as they grow into young women. A Girl After God’s Own Heart shows them how to establish healthy guidelines that honor God, promote their well-being, and help them get the most from this wonderful time in their lives.Perfect for Sunday school, preteen groups, and individuals.

Katie and the Mustang, Book 1


Kathleen Duey - 2004
    Then Mr. Stevens brings home an unbroken Mustang, and Katie's world changes. Katie is drawn to the horse's wildness, and he seems to sense her need for companionship. So when Katie learns that the Stevenses plan to join the expansion West - without her or the Mustang - she makes a desperate decision to go on her own. And she will not leave the Mustang behind.

Circle Unbroken


Margot Theis Raven - 2004
    There, as a boy, he learned to make baskets so tightly woven they could hold the rain. Even after being stolen away to a slave ship bound for America, he remembers what he learned and passes these memories on to his children - as they do theirs, so that. . . when your fingers talk just right that circle will go out and out again -past slavery and freedom, old ways and new,and your basket will hold the past . . .This powerful picture book, with its rhythmic text and evocative paintings, spirals through time, becoming a triumphant song - a rich story of a craft, a culture, and a people.

What's Happening to Grandpa?


Maria Shriver - 2004
     Kate has always adored her grandpa's storytelling, but lately he's been repeating the same stories again and again. One day, he even forgets Kate's name. Her mother's patient explanations open Kate's eyes to what so many of the elderly must confront: Alzheimer's disease and other forms of memory loss. Determined to support her grandfather, Kate explores ways to help him--and herself--cope by creating a photo album of their times together, memories that will remain in their hearts forever.

Celebrating Biblical Feasts: In Your Home or Church


Martha Zimmerman - 2004
    The author carefully explains the signi?cance of each feast, the materials necessary to observe them, and full directions for the events. Families and church groups will gain a memorable understanding of the symbolic representations of the Christ as found in the holy celebrations of the Old Testament."

Bionicle Chronicles Collection


Catherine Hapka - 2004
    But now a powerful evil has arisen, casting a dark shadow over the land. Just when all seems lost, six heroes emerge from the darkness.They are the Toa, united by a single destiny: destroy the evil force and restore peace to the land. Can the Toa vanquish the darkness in their first four adventures? Or will all of Mata Nui perish?

The Moccasins


Earl Einarson - 2004
    Her gift of warmth and thoughtfulness helps her young foster children by encouraging self-esteem, acceptance and love. Written as a simple story, it speaks of a positive foster experience.

Stories of the Huguenots in France and Italy for young people


C.G. Barth - 2004
    This volume includes a total of six true stories of the persecuted Huguenots.

Tales From Shakespeare


Tina Packer - 2004
    (See extended summary.)

Bye-Bye, Mom and Dad


Mercer Mayer - 2004
    Popcorn and candy at the movies. And burgers and shakes to end the day . . . Just leave it to Little Critter to take care of things while Mom and Dad are away!

Black Beauty


Leigh Hope Wood - 2004
    

The Story of London


Richard Brassey - 2004
    A perfect introduction to the capital.'' -The Mail on Sunday

Jim Elliot a Light for God


Renee Taft Meloche - 2004
    When he grew up, Jim bravely faced both the wonders and the dangers of the South American jungle to share God's love with the feared and isolated Auca people. His martyrdom at their hands ignited a flame for missions that spread to Christians everywhere.

America's Wetlands: Guide to Plants and Animals


Marianne D. Wallace - 2004
    Full-color illustrations and lively descriptions help in identifying wetland types (swamp, marsh, or pond), plants, and animals.

Rain, Rain, Rain Forest


Brenda Z. Guiberson - 2004
    Sloop! A silky anteater slurps up thousands of ants. Flap flap! A bat bites a fig. Hssss. A snake thrusts its tongue to taste the air. The air carries the taste of mouse. Everywhere night creatures with huge bright eyes slither and slurp through the darkness.Come explore the rain forest!A downpour wakes the creatures of the rain forest. Howler monkeys roar and drink the water that drips from nearby leaves. Birds with rainbow beaks fly in search of shelter. A poison dart frog finds a tiny pool where her tadpoles can grow. In a place that gets twenty feet of rain a year, it is a way of life.Vibrant, colorful collages and an inviting text take young readers on an exhilarating tour of the tropical rain forest.