Best of
Young-Readers

2009

The Wonky Donkey


Craig Smith - 2009
    In this very funny, cumulative song, each page tells us something new about the donkey until we end up with a spunky, hanky-panky cranky stinky dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky donkey, which will have children in fits of laughter! There is much fun to be had by listening to the song and trying to predict the new word for each clue given!

A Collection of Beatrix Potter Stories


Beatrix Potter - 2009
    

Five Little Monkeys Storybook Treasury


Eileen Christelow - 2009
    . . along with a drawing lesson from the author, musical notation, and more than 100 adorable stickers!This treasury features a special introduction and five full-length picture books—Five Little Monkeys Jumping on a Bed, Five Little Monkeys Bake a Cake, Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree, Five Little Monkeys with Nothing to Do, and Five Little Monkeys Wash the Car—as well as a lesson on how to draw your own fabulous monkeys. It’s the perfect addition to any child’s classic library.

Princess Protection Program Junior Novel


Wendy Loggia - 2009
    Rosalinda's country has been taken over by a dictator, and the only way to save her country and her mother is for Rosalinda to adopt the cover of regular American teen Rosie Gonzalez. Carter is in charge of helping Rosie fit in, but getting Rosie to change her ways is more challenging than either one of them expected. And when both girls are nominated for Homecoming Queen, they're in for a royal disaster!

The Berenstain Bears Love Their Neighbors


Stan Berenstain - 2009
    Children will learn that being a good neighbor takes more than having a nice home.  The Berenstain Bears Love Their Neighbors— part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books—is perfect for:Early readers, ages 4-8Reading out loud at home or in classroomsSparking conversations about being a good neighbor and not casting judgment The Berenstain Bears Love Their Neighbors :Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain familyContinues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain with the Berenstain Bears series of booksIs part of one of the bestselling children’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date

Pink Princess Rules The School


Alyssa Crowne - 2009
    The book even looks magical --- it's printed on pink pages! Printed on PINK pages! You are royally NOT invited . . . Juliet Henry is turning seven. For her birthday, she's planning a pink princess party --- for girls only! They'll all wear pink clothes, make pink crowns, and eat pink food. Who wants boys at a princess party, anyway? But Billy and the other boys in Juliet's class are mad. They love birthday parties . . . and hate being left out. If this pink princess isn't careful, her loyal subjects could ruin her birthday bash!

Baby Giggles


Rachael Hale - 2009
    Babies will delight in listening to the fun rhyming text and looking at the detailed, expressive photos, each depicting a different mood. From silly to sad, grumpy to glad, this charming board book is sure to help little ones understand and express their feelings. This heartwarming new board book series by Rachael Hale introduces basic concepts to the very youngest (and cutest!) of readers. Featuring irresistible photographs of babies as they play, sleep, explore, and delight in all the unique wonders of the world around them, these books are the perfect gift for new arrivals, baby showers, birthdays, and more!

Sherlock Academy


F.C. Shaw - 2009
    Within the first week of school, a burglar is committed and a mystery unravels. Rollie uses his learned skills to investigate. He soon discovers appearances can be deceiving and the truth can be hurtful, but solving the case is everything. Does he have what it takes to be as good as Holmes? Can he solve the mystery and save the school from an unknown villain?

My Japan


Etsuko Watanabe - 2009
    Yuko will introduce us to her family, her home, and her city. We ll learn what she does in school, how she celebrates holidays, and lots more.From a typical bedroom and bathroom (two different kinds of toilets!) to a typical day in school (the students are responsible for cleaning it!), these snapshots of Japan are informative and interesting, presenting the questions and answers about the topics kids are curious about. Writing, Japanese holidays and customs, transportation, and festivals...it s all here.

狼陛下の花嫁 1 [Ookami-Heika No Hanayome]


Mato Kauta - 2009
    However, that job is to act as the bride of Haku Reishou, who is feared as being the ruthless and heartless "His Majesty, the Wolf". In the royal palace where conspiracies swirl, after learning His Majesty's secret, Yuurin ends up stuck being his temporary bride...!?

Stepping Up


Mark Fink - 2009
    Nothing about him stands outexcept his stutter. Only best friend Mike Rivers sees him at his best. Then, at a competitive basketball camp, Mike excels while Ernie isaverage. When Ernie blunders in a pickup game, Rick Craig, obnoxious camp hotshot, nicknames him "Choke." This sets the tone for Ernie's first week. But he soon finds three new allies: bunkmate Albert Mann, a goofy genius and practical joker; Coach Petrovich, a 6'8" Russian who mangles the English language; and camp director Tim Sanders, the mentor every kid needs. Soon, Ernie and Mike are on the outs, as Mike hangs with Craig and the jocks. But things change dramatically as Ernie morphs from outcast to hero, risking his life to save three campmates from near tragedy. Ernie's funny, heartwarming story unfolds against the backdrop of exciting, authentic basketball action, while touching on typical teen issues of friendship and the near-deadly consequences of peer pressure.

Polo and Lily


Régis Faller - 2009
    A flying cloud carrying a sleeping rabbit gets stuck in the branches of Polo's tree-home bringing an unexpected visit from a feisty, practical-joke-loving new friend. A light-hearted and sweet tale about making new friends and keeping them--even when they have to fly away.

Behind Enemy Lines: True Stories of Amazing Courage


Bill Doyle - 2009
    Behind Enemy Lines tells the stories of 8 real-life heroes.America’s First Spy (Nathan Hale)Revolutionary War: 1776Crossing the Line (Sarah Emma Edmonds)Civil War: 1862Flight of the Wing Walker (Tommy SneumWorld War II: 1941Major League Espionage (Moe Berg)World War II: 1943Escape from France! (Virginia D'Albert-Lake)World War II: 1944Out of the Jungle (Dieter Dengler)Vietnam War: 1966Dark Waters of Desert Storm Gulf War: 1990Operation Shurta Nasir Iraq War: 2007

African Tales (One World, One Planet)


Gcina Mhlophe - 2009
    The eight tales are from Ghana, Senegal, Lesotho, Namibia, Malawi, Sudan, Swaziland and Ethiopia; each is prefaced by a short introduction to the country.

Baby Love: A Board Book Gift Set/All Fall Down; Clap Hands; Say Goodnight; Tickle, Tickle


Helen Oxenbury - 2009
    With a total of almost half a million copies sold in the past 10 years, these winning board books capture babies at their playful best. The adorable slipcase will include a ribbon closure, adding a sweet detail to this collection of children's favorites. Helen Oxenbury’s simple text and lovable artwork is the reason why she remains one of the world’s most popular children’s book illustrators.

One Shoe Blues


Sandra Boynton - 2009
    And what an unexpected yet oddly perfect team: Sandra Boynton and—wait for it—B.B. King! Boynton writes, designs, and directs (her first film ever), B.B. stars (singing, playing, and turning in a wry and brilliant comic acting performance), and exuberant Boynton sock puppets chime in. The song that first appeared—to widespread acclaim—in the celebrated Blue Moo: 17 Jukebox Hits from Way Back Never now becomes a true star turn. The DVD showcases B.B. King's legendary musical talent and sublime good-natured performance. Boynton writes the companion storybook with her unmistakable cadence and humor, and illustrates the book with lively and fanciful photographs from the video and beyond. Sock puppets lend pizzazz and gravitas throughout. The subject is pure fun that every child (and parent) can relate to, the story of a missing shoe. Sporting a lone green sneaker, B.B. King sings the "One Shoe Blues" while his faithful guitar, Lucille, comments here and there with those famous soulful blues notes. A supporting cast of sock puppets make brief surprise appearances—and, in the case of that saxophone-playing, rhinestone-sunglasses-wearing Momsock, grills B.B. on where he might have left his shoe. The answer, so plain to see, will tickle kids again and again. Read it. Watch it. Sing it. It’s fun from every direction.

A God's Little Princess Treasury


Sheila Walsh - 2009
    This delightful edition includes the complete editions of: Gigi, God’s Little Princess, The Royal Tea Party, The Pink Ballerina, and The Purple Ponies.With giggle after giggle, little princesses will learnthat we are all children of the King, that we have different strengthsand weaknesses, that God never gives up on us, even when our choicesfall short of being royal, and that God does not love us for what we door how well we do it, but for who we are inside.

Ben and the Emancipation Proclamation


Pat Sherman - 2009
    Based on actual events.

America's Forests: Guide to Plants and Animals


Marianne D. Wallace - 2009
    A great resource for budding naturalists and their families, including informative text and superb illustrations.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Mad Libs


Roger Price - 2009
    Star Wars fans will love filling in the blanks in 21 stories about the new groundbreaking animated TV show. With this book, the galaxy rests in your __________________ [part of the body].

Michael Recycle Meets Litterbug Doug


Ellie Bethel - 2009
    He is wasteful. He is messy. But worst of all, he hates recycling! The clean and green town where he lives is in danger from his lazy ways, not to mention suffering from the stench released by the mountains of garbage that Doug leaves wherever he goes! So strong is its stink that even the army of rats that follow Doug around are rethinking their friendship with him. It's up to Michael Recycle, planet Earth's green-caped crusader, to show dastardly Doug the error of his ways...before it's too late!

Charles Drew: Doctor Who Got the World Pumped Up to Donate Blood


Mike Venezia - 2009
    His groundbreaking work collecting, processing, and storing blood paved the way for the world's first blood bank drive and the founding of America's biggest blood bank!

Tales from African Dreamtime


Magdalene Sacranie - 2009
    Vibrant color illustrations accompany more than forty stories told in a lively, conversational style. Discover how human beings lost their tail; puzzle over riddles; and meet a variety of animals, from a lazy rabbit to a wicked leopard.These magical tales are ideal for reading aloud at bedtime for children seven years old and up and for older children to read to themselves.Magdalene Sacranie first visited Malawi as a physiotherapist with VSO in 1969. There she met her future husband, Aziz, and after various moves, they settled in Scotland, where they still live today. But with half of the Sacranie family in Malawi, links with the country have remained strong, and Magdalene has been heavily involved with fundraising for the Children's Fund of Malawi. Sale of Tales from African Dreamtime helps raise money for the charity.