February 12, 2004 | Filed under: Deals, Industry news
Drawing at random from a bowl her teacher has filled with slips of paper, Gina selects the topic for her upcoming science project: “Advanced Technology in Our Everyday Lives.” So begins this book, third in ... Read More »
Drawing on Dunleavy’s 20 years of experience conducting music workshops for children, this book takes a grass-roots approach – music kids can make themselves, without buying instruments or taking lessons. Homemade instruments, mostly different types ... Read More »
February 12, 2004 | Filed under: Awards
Everyone knows by now that the Tiger Woods explosion that began a few years back has completely changed the sport of golf – and nearly everyone agrees that the change has been for the better. ... Read More »
February 12, 2004 | Filed under: Industry news
Whatever happened to fairy tale collections? The 398.2 section of the library used to be crowded with fat dense books with titles like Fairy Tales Told in Spain and Grandfather Tales. Then picture book versions ... Read More »
February 12, 2004 | Filed under: Events
In 1908 L.M. Montgomery’s unforgettable young orphan made Anne of Green Gables an instant bestseller. But Montgomery’s success came only after years of struggle and rejection. MacLeod’s new biography is targeted at young readers who ... Read More »
February 12, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction
In the swampy woods surrounding one of Nova Scotia’s oldest black communities, a girl and her grandfather search for a special branch. Like magic, he whittles it into a flute that sounds as beautiful as ... Read More »
February 12, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books
Katy’s got the flu and is achy, hot, and angry. But when her mother sends her to her room for a time-out, Katy finds she’s not the only one out of sorts. Her Grandmother Doll ... Read More »
February 12, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books
Frank wants to give the best 80th birthday present in the world to his friend Mrs. Kazinski, who lives in the attic of their full-to-bursting old rooming house. He asks each of the tenants for ... Read More »
February 12, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books
In the latest in Paulette Bourgeois’ and Brenda Clark’s popular series, Franklin experiences the ups and downs of being a big brother, and through the course of the story learns an important lesson about sharing.In ... Read More »
February 12, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books
Information and stories about the habits and antics of animals fascinate young children. These picture books, featuring big cats in their natural settings, will intrigue and delight preschoolers and primary readers. The first title is ... Read More »
February 12, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction, Picture Books