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Book Babble
24-Mar-2008
Written by: John Neal
This Book Babble features the latest releases in children’s book titles by Candlewick Press.
Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express by Megan McDonald
Stink and his friends must find homes for 101 guinea pigs in this hairy new adventure. When three guinea pigs make an escape from the pet store, Stink and his friends, Webster and Sophie, spring into action. But when they find the three renegade guinea pigs, the Fantastic Fur Friends discover a numerous surprise. Stink and his friends load up the Squeals on Wheels Express for the Great Guinea Pig Giveaway to find good homes for 101 wiggly guinea pigs.
You're All My Favorites by Sam McBratney
Every night, Mommy and Daddy Bear tell their three cubs they're the most wonderful baby bears in the whole wide world. But the three little bears wonder how do Mommy and Daddy know they're the most wonderful baby bears in the whole wide world? And, more worrisome to each sibling, who of the three does Mommy and Daddy love the most? The creators of the acclaimed Guess How Much I Love You return to present this delightful tale that reminds little ones how much their own Mommy and Daddy love them.
Pirateology Handbook by Captain William Lubber
The youngest of pirate fans will love this book on everything scurvy and seafaring. Working through the ranks, from cabin boy to able seaman and bo'sun to fear-inspiring captain of their own ship, this handbook covers everything anybody needs to know about pirating. Tell the fore from aft and port from starboard, tie a reef knot with your eyes closed, decode treasure maps and learn to avoid common misdemeanors that can land you in the brig or on the plank. This fun-filled workbook features charts, maps, stickers, lessons and tales of pirates throughout history.
Mother Goose's Little Treasures by Iona Opie
Iona Opie, one the world's revered sources on Mother Goose folk tales, presents this collection of charming but little known nursery rhymes. Everyone from the littlest listeners to the most discerning collectors will treasure this gem of storytelling. Accompanied by the beautiful illustrations of Rosemary Wells, Mother Goose's Little Treasures will quickly become a favorite read among the whole family.
Maisy Big, Maisy Small by Lucy Cousins
Everyone's favorite mouse is back and you've never seen Maisy like this: fast, slow, messy and clean. The beloved mouse changes her look as she teaches the earliest of readers thick and thin, tall and short, young and old, wiggly and straight. With colors so bright they seem to leap off the page, learning is irresistibly fun for loyal Maisy fans and new friends alike. Lucy Cousins recreates her famous mouse in a spectacular kaleidoscope concept book that will fascinate young readers and parents.
My Dad's a Birdman by David Almond
In a rainy English town, Dad is building wings, eating flies and feathering his nest. He's not the only one acting strangely. Everyone seems to be acting peculiar, and Lizzie is watching it all. Missing her mom, Lizzie looks after her dad by letting him follow his whimsy and participate in the Great Human Bird Competition. My Dad's a Birdman is an irresistible tale about the healing power of flights of fancy and the special bond that exists between daddy and daughter.
A Day with Dad by Bo Holmberg
Tim lives with his mom, but his dad lives in another town. Today, Tim and his dad are spending the whole day together. From the movie theater to the pizzeria to the library, Tim proudly tells people that he's with his dad. And when it comes time for his dad to go, Tim is sad but knows that they'll be together again. Bo Holmberg offers a tender and honest portrait of a father-son relationship full of quiet pleasure, to which many young readers will relate.
Mommy, Do You Love Me? by Jeanne Willis
Just in time for Mother's Day comes award-winning children's author Jeanne Willis's tribute to motherhood and unconditional love. Even when a little chick is far from perfect - and at times mischievous - his mommy still loves him. But does she still love him when he behaves very badly? No amount of mischief can shake mommy's affection in this humorous and heart-warming story about the love between a parent and child that is sure to comfort young readers.
Titanic by Martin Jenkins
On April 14, 1912, the largest ocean liner of its time was also one of mankind's biggest tragedies when it struck an iceberg and sank. Martin Jenkins offers young historians a compelling story complete with illustrations, diagrams, and photos on the Titanic's rise and fall. Everything, from the ship's edge-pushing design and widely varying accommodations to a timeline of how human and structural failure brought her end, is presented in this book, perfect for the pre-teen set.
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