Friday, November 9, 2007

New Children's Books

Jazz on a Saturday Night - Leo & Diane Dillon
A crowd gathers on a Saturday night to groove to an evening of jazz played by a "Dream Team" of musicians including Miles Davis on trumpet, Max Roach on drums, Charlie Parker on alto saxophone, John Coltrain on his sax, Thelonius Monk on piano, Stanley Parker on bass, and Ella Fitzgerald at the microphone. Includes a companion CD.

Cowboy and Octopus - Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith
Cowboy and Octopus maintain their friendship despite different opinions about things like beans and knock-knock jokes.

How Many Mice? - Michael Garland
Ten hungry mice set out on a mission to find some food, facing hazards and dangers along the way.

You Have to Write
- Janet S. Wong
This encouraging book is for all young readers who worry when they're told to write something for school. The author gently persuades readers that only they can tell their stories and guides them on how to work with their words and phrases.

The Three Snow Bears - Jan Brett
Retells the story of Goldilocks, set in an Inuit village and featuring a family of polar bears.

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