CHILDREN & The Young at Heart

 

 

11 Experiments That Failed (Hardcover)

By Nancy Carpenter, Jenny Offill
$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780375847622
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Published: Schwartz & Wade, 9/2011
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"This is a most joyful and clever whimsy, the kind that lightens the heart and puts a shine on the day," raved "Kirkus Reviews" in a starred review. Is it possible to eat snowballs doused in ketchup--and nothing else--all winter? Can a washing machine wash dishes? By reading the step-by-step instructions, kids can discover the answers to such all-important questions along with the book's curious narrator. Here are 12 "hypotheses," as well as lists of "what you need," "what to do," and "what happened" that are sure to make young readers laugh out loud as they learn how to conduct science experiments (really!). Jenny Offill and Nancy Carpenter--the ingenious pair that brought you "17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore"--have outdone themselves in this brilliant and outrageously funny book.

Red Sled (Hardcover)

By Lita Judge, Lita Judge
$16.99
ISBN-13: 9781442420076
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Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 11/2011
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In this almost wordless picture book, a host of woodland creatures take a child's sled for a nighttime joy ride. Their whimsical ride is gorgeously depicted in bold watercolor, complemented by humorous expressions and pitch-perfect sound effects. With a timeless tone and classic characters, RED SLED will become a wintertime favorite.

A New Year's Reunion: A Chinese Story (Hardcover)

By Li Qiong Yu, Zhu Chen Liang
$15.99
ISBN-13: 9780763658816
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Published: Candlewick, 12/2011
Little Maomao’s father works in faraway places and comes home just once a year, for Chinese New Year. At first Maomao barely recognizes him, but before long the family is happily making sticky rice balls, listening to firecrackers, and watching the dragon dance in the streets below. Papa gets a haircut, makes repairs to the house, and hides a lucky coin for Maomao to find. Which she does! But all too soon it is time for Papa to go away again. This poignant, vibrantly illustrated tale, which won the prestigious Feng Zikai Chinese Children’s Picture Book Award in 2009, is sure to resonate with every child who misses relatives when they are away—and shows how a family’s love is strong enough to endure over time and distance.

A House in the Woods (Hardcover)

By Inga Moore
$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780763652777
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Published: Candlewick, 11/2011
One little pig has made a little den for herself in the woods, and another little pig has a small hut next door. One morning they return from a walk to find that their big friend Bear has moved into the den and an even larger Moose into the hut. CRASH! With both homes collapsed, they’re all in a pickle--but what if they find a way to build a house in the woods that all four of them can share? With lush, whimsically detailed illustrations and a cast of endearing, industrious (and most accommodating!) characters, Inga Moore constructs an inviting story of friendship that kids will be happy to visit awhile. It’s nice to have your friends move in, but. . . . A sweet, wry tale of cooperation and camaraderie, told with pastoral artwork by Inga Moore.

Under the Hood (Hardcover)

By Christophe Merlin
$14.99
ISBN-13: 9780763655358
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Published: Candlewick, 10/2011
Welcome to Mr. Bear’s garage! His car has broken down, so it’s a lucky thing he’s a mechanic. But where did all his helpers go? In the trunk? Behind the door? And where is that strange noise coming from? Nostalgically illustrated and lovingly crafted, each spread of this delightful book features nested flaps and foldouts revealing missing characters, special tools, and a few unexpected mechanical secrets. So roll up your sleeves, check under the hood, and get ready for a humorous, hands-on adventure from the mechanic’s shop to the road and back again. What’s wrong with Mr. Bear’s car? Lift the flaps and find out! Fresh retro art tunes up a fun, interactive book that kids will be eager to take for a spin.

I Want My Hat Back (Hardcover)

By Jon Klassen, Jon Klassen
$15.99
ISBN-13: 9780763655983
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Published: Candlewick, 9/2011
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The bear’s hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks the animals he comes across, one by one, whether they have seen it. Each animal says no, some more elaborately than others. But just as the bear begins to despond, a deer comes by and asks a simple question that sparks the bear’s memory and renews his search with a vengeance. Told completely in dialogue, this delicious take on the classic repetitive tale plays out in sly illustrations laced with visual humor-- and winks at the reader with a wry irreverence that will have kids of all ages thrilled to be in on the joke. A picture-book delight by a rising talent tells a cumulative tale with a mischievous twist.
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