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ISHoP, CLAIRe HUCHeT
THE FIVE CHINESE BROTHERS
Illustrated by Kurt Wiese
The classic picture-story about five clever
brothers, each with a different extraordinary
ability, has been in print for over
50 years. “An original nonsense tale told
with...spirit and gusto.”
—The Horn Book
Rec: B, BL, CE, CS, H, LJ, PW, SLJH, TE
10 x 6 3/4 64 pp. 1996
978-0-698-11357-2 $5.99
See index for more titles by Kurt Wiese.
bLAke, RobeRT J.
AKIAK
A Tale from the Iditarod
The relationship between humans and
dogs has captivated readers. Recapitulating
that theme is blake’s story of the
1,151-mile Iditarod from Anchorage
to nome. “Left behind because of an
injury, a lead husky sets out on her own
to find her team and win the race….An
action-packed tale of daring, determination,
and dedication.”
—School Library Journal
Rec: K, SLJ
8 1/2 x 10 3/4 40 pp. 2004
978-0-14-240185-9 $6.99
FLEDGLING
Today is Fledgling’s first flight. So she
sets her feet, shakes her wings, and
jumps into the air. As Fledgling soars
over the large, noisy city, she finds excitement,
but also danger. And she learns
that sometimes, the best part of flying
away is finding your way home. “blake
has drawn his little heroine with loving
care and Fledgling’s success is a true
delight.” —School Library Journal
Rec: BL, H, K, SLJH
8 1/2 x 11 32 pp. 2003
978-0-698-11985-7 $6.99
See index for more titles by Robert J. Blake.
boeLTS, MARIbeTH
THE FIREFIGHTERS’
THANKSGIVING
Illustrated by Terry Widener
“This rhymed, picture-book tribute
follows firefighters through a Thanksgiving
Day as they struggle to shop and
prepare a special meal in between calls
to duty…Young children curious about
rescue-worker stories will enjoy the
suspense and drama of the men (and one
woman) at work.” —Booklist
Rec: BL, K, PW, SLJ
11 x 8 1/2 32 pp. 2006
978-0-14-240631-1 $6.99
boTTneR, bARbARA
BOOTSIE BARKER BITES
Illustrated by Peggy Rathmann
“The imaginative young narrator suffers
daily martyrdom at the hands of
a bombastic little bully...until the shy
young victim [is] finally stirred to stand
up for herself....Children will find this
a profoundly satisfying turn of events.
bottner’s tone is a model of simplicity
and matter-of-factness, Rathmann’s
artwork extends the emotional tenor
and the humor of the text. A natural for
story time.” —BooklistH
Rec: BKL, BLH, C, CR, H, K, PW, SLJH
8 1/2 x 11 32 pp. 1997
978-0-698-11427-2 $5.99
See index for more titles by Peggy Rathmann.
bRIGGS, RAYMonD
JIM AND THE BEANSTALK
“In this inventive sequel to ‘Jack and the
beanstalk,’ another curious lad mounts a
beanstalk into the clouds. but the giant...
is too old, toothless, bald, and weak-eyed
to do more than welcome Jim.”
—The Horn Book
Rec: BL, C, CS, E, H, K, LC, NYT, PW, SLJ
8 x 9 40 pp. 1998
978-0-698-11577-4 $5.99
bRoACH, eLISe
WET DOG!
Illustrated by David Catrow
“A lovable shaggy brown dog tries time
and again to cool off on a hot day but
is shooed away every time he finds the
perfect refreshment…exuberant penciland-watercolor
illustrations practically
bounce off the pages in this delightful
read-aloud. Children will appreciate the
silliness of the characters’ reactions when
wet dog shakes himself off near them.”
—School Library Journal
Rec: K, SLJ
8 1/2 x 10 32 pp. 2007
978-0-14-240855-1 $5.99
See index for more titles by David Catrow.
bRoWn, RUTH
A DARK DARK TALE
Suspense builds as hidden passageways
and dark staircases are revealed while a
cat makes his way through the house.
“[The] mystery leads....to a brightly lit
surprise that will make a small child smile
aloud.’’ —The New York Times
Rec: BL, NYT, PW
8 1/2 x 10 1/2 32 pp. 1984
978-0-14-054621-7 $6.99
LADYBUG, LADYBUG
“brown’s lush, dramatic illustrations
add real weight to the poem.” —Booklist
“Small children will enjoy exploring the
details and finding the diminutive heroine
in each picture.”
Rec: BL, CR, K
—Kirkus
7 7/8 x 9 32 pp. 1992
978-0-14-054543-2 $5.99
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