New Children's Books

The Pigeon Loves Things That Go - Mo Willems
Pigeon looks at things that go.

I Think I Am Going to Sneeze - Pat Thomas
Picture book that reassures kids who suffer from allergies, letting them know they aren't alone and that with a little care they can live normal lives.

Do I Have to Go to the Dentist? - Pat Thomas
Picture book that helps children understand the dentist's role in keeping their teeth healthy.

Silent Music: A Story of Baghdad - James Rumford
As bombs and missiles fall on Baghdad in 2003, a young boy uses the art of calligraphy to distance himself from the horror of war.

Will Sheila Share? - Elivia Savadier
Nana helps teach her toddler granddaughter to share.

Abraham's Search for God - Jacqueline Jules
A creative legend about the father of the world's great religions.

Catching the Moon - Myla Goldberg
Using a mouse as bait instead of a worm, an old woman fishes all night long, confusing the fishermen as well as the Man in the Moon.

Max Counts His Chickens - Rosemary Wells
On Easter morning, when Ruby finds all ten of the marshmallow chicks hidden by the Easter Bunny, Grandma must quickly think of a way to make things fair for Max.

In a Blue Room - Jim Averbeck
Alice wants everything in her bedroom to be blue before she falls asleep.

Ape - Martin Jenkins
Describes the behavior, diets, and habitats of the orangutan, chimpanzee, bonobo, and gorilla before suggesting that humans are the other great ape, discussing simple similarities between people and the other apes and the need to protect these species.

New YA Books

Charlie Bone and the Beast - Jenny Nimmo
When Asa Pike, a Bloor's Academy student with the ability to change into a beast at dusk, goes missing, twelve-year-old Charlie Bone suspects a new classmate, the magically gifted Dagobert Endless, of foul play.

Cowboy Stories - illustrated by Barry Moser
From stampeding cattle to steadfast sheriffs, there is something irresistible about a good cowboy story. Cowboys are the quintessential American heroes and their exploits have inspired some of the greatest American writers to craft some of their finest work. In this roundup of the most thrilling, action-packed cowboy tales, you'll find adventure, courage, and suspense, and you'll sample the work of such masters as Louis L'Amour, O. Henry, Elmore Leonard, Annie Proulx, and Dorothy M. Johnson. Coupled with award-winning artist Barry Moser's stunning engravings, these magnificent stories are sure to delight the whole family.

Nicholas Again - René Goscinny
More stories about Nicholas, the popular little French school boy.

Nicholas on Vacation - René Goscinny
Nicholas, a young French schoolboy, heads for the beach with his parents and then to overnight camp with a new set of friends. Whether he's playing miniature golf, going on a fishing trip, or heading out to a treasure hunt in the middle of the night, he always seems to get into mischief.

New Pop-Up Books

ABC--3D - Marion Bataille
A pop-up book of the alphabet.









Yellow Square - David A. Carter
Pop-up pages lead the reader to find the yellow square in each picture.

New Professional Book

The Ultimate Teen Book Guide - Daniel Hahn
Includes recommendations from teen reviewers and authors in fantasy, horror, chick lit, graphic novels, sci-fi, crime, true classics, and cult fiction. Includes a special genre feature written by E. Lockhart on Love and Relationships, and Patrick Jones on Short and Gripping Books--plus Top Ten Lists by genre, top award-winners, and up-to-the-minute bestsellers.

New Social Studies DVDs

From Ambrose Video:

16th & 17th Century: Turning Points in U.S. History
This three-disc set chronicles decisive events in the crucial colonial period that would lead to the founding of the United States of America. To the south, Spain occupied Florida and the desert southwest; to the north, France took hold along the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River; and England settled along the eastern seaboard of the Atlantic. Names come alive from America's past. Some are well known, like Ponce de Leon, John Smith, Pocahontas, Father Jacques Marquette and William Penn; some are lesser known, such as Pedro Menendez, John Winthrop, Anne Hutchinson, Peter Stuyvesant, Metacom and Robert La Salle. An accompanying CD-ROM contains documents, maps, a teacher's guide and quizzes in PDF and JPG formats.

18th Century: Turning Points in U.S. History
This four-disc set begins as the 18th century dawned on the North American continent; four powers - the French, the Spanish, the British and the Native Americans were competing to see who would control this remarkable land. However after half a century of almost continuous wars, a new entity emerged: The Americans. It would be the Americans, and not the other four powers, who would control what would become the United States. By the end of the 18th century the Americans had created the greatest experiment in self-government the world has ever seen. Includes documents that can be viewed as Mac text files, Mac Word files, PC text files, PC Word files, or as an HTML web page ; all maps are in JPEG format.

New Award Books

Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears - Emily Gravett
Little Mouse draws pictures of some of the many things he is afraid of, including creepy crawlies, sharp knives, and having accidents, and provides the correct scientific name for each of his fears. Kate Greenaway Medal

Here Lies Arthur - Philip Reeve
When her village is attacked and burned, Gwyna seeks protection from the bard Myrddin, who uses Gwyna in his plan to transform young Arthur into the heroic King Arthur. Carnegie Medal

New Teaching Aids

Body Bingo
Introduces basic motor skills and movement concepts.

Inner Body Puzzle
This 24" x 14" brightly colored puzzle features 15 poly-vinyl pieces including the heart, liver, and stomach. Pieces are approximately 1/4" thick.

New DVDs for PE

Healthy Learning DVD
Explains how to incorporate balance, agility, speed, coordination, strength, flexibility, endurance, power, and stability into the physical education class. This video reviews the importance of each of the basic components of fitness and then teaches basic drills and exercises that can be used in any level of a physical education class to develop a particular component.

Best Practice in PE
Intended for physical education teachers, this DVD contains two lessons on heart physiology and basketball conducted by an advanced skills teacher to show a range of teaching and learning techniques. Includes examples of immaculate planning, active role playing, and assessment.

New Teaching Aids

Attention-Grabber Ball
Inflatable throw & tell ball provides 52 questions to use in group settings.

Life-Application Ball
Inflatable ball provides 52 instant application opportunities to use in a group setting.

Prayer Ball
Inflatable ball provides 52 instant questions to use in group settings.

New Christian Education Resources

The Ultimate Book of Preteen Games - Group Publishing
100 games that are right for just preteens! These games encourage cooperation, not competition; everyone contributes to the group's success. Includes eight types of games:

Clumpbreakers – to mix the clumps of kids into one group,

Clumpbuilders – help kids know and understand each other,

Bible-in-Me games – fun and creative games based on familiar Bible stories,

Games for Little Clusters of Preteens – for groups of 10 or less,

Quiet Games – thinking and creative ability challenges,

Wild & Wacky Games – the name says it all,

Games for Special Days – Christmas, School's Out, Father's Day, and more,

On-the Road Games – for travel by van or bus.

The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry - Group Publishing
52 skits connect kids with the Bible as they act out favorite Bible stories. Includes CD with background sound effects.

No-Miss Lessons for Preteen Kids - Group Publishing
Presents lessons for preteens to help them make ethical, moral choices, and to share what they learn. Includes 25 complete lessons using hands-on discovery, easy-to-plan field trips, activities, and games.

New Children's Book

If You Give a Cat a Cupcake - Laura Numeroff
A series of increasingly far-fetched events might occur if someone were to give a cupcake to a cat.

New YA Books

Charlie Bone and the Shadow - Jenny Nimmo
Magically-gifted Charlie Bone, accompanied by his best friend's dog, Runner Bean, comes to the rescue when the enchanter Count Harken takes revenge on the Red King's heirs by kidnapping and imprisoning Charlie's ancestors in the dark, forbidding land of Badlock.

Crossing to Paradise - Kevin Crossley-Holland
When fifteen-year-old Gatty, an illiterate field-girl who sings beautifully, is selected for a pilgrimage, she travels from her home on an English estate to London, Venice, and eventually Jerusalem, and experiences great changes in her circumstances and in herself.

Inkdeath - Cornelia Funke
As Bluejay--Mo's fictitious double--tries to keep the Book of Immortality from unraveling, Adderhead kidnaps all the children in the kingdom, asking for Bluejay's surrender or the children will be doomed to slavery in the silver mines.

New DVD

Otto Runs for President - based on the book by Rosemary Wells
While the popular Tiffany and athletic Charles make increasingly outrageous promises in their campaigns for President of Canine Country Day School, Otto quietly enters the race, vowing only to try to do what students really want.

New Professional Resource

Collaborating for Project-Based Learning in Grades 9-12 - Violet H. Harada
A project-based approach to student learning in high school featuring collaboration between the school library media specialist and the classroom teacher. Includes directions and rubrics for project-based learning and demonstrates scientifically-based research incorporated into actual practice.

New Teaching Aids

Dry Erase Boards
A box of ten dry erase boards, each measuring 9.5" x 12".

Cross Section Animal Cell Model
Cross section of an animal cell, made of soft foam. Suitable for grades 2 and above.



Cross Section Human Eye Model
Cross section model of the human eye, made of soft foam. Suitable for grades 2 and above.





Cross Section Volcano Model
Cross section model of a volcano, made of soft foam. Suitable for grades 2 and above.

Cross Section Plant Cell Model
Cross section model of a plant cell, made with soft foam. Suitable for grades 2 and above.

Cross Section Human Ear Model
Cross section model of a human ear, made of soft foam. Suitable for grades 2 and above.


Eric Carle's ABC Game
Introduces children to the alphabet by teaching the difference between big and small letters. For 2-4 players, ages 3 and above.

Teeth Box Kit
This kit contains a model of the human mouth, including the mandible and maxilla and 32 permanent teeth. The guide includes assembly instructions, information about teeth, and activity suggestions.

Skeletons in the Closet
Players must answer true/false questions as they strive to be the first to build a skeleton. For ages 7 and up.

New Professional Resource

Linking Picture Books to Standards - Brenda S. Copeland
This practical handbook provides more than 30 ready to use lesson plans that connect picture books to the national language arts standards set forth by NCTE and IRA. Designed for the primary grades, all lessons have been classroom tested and come with dozens of reproducible patterns and worksheets.

New Nonfiction Book

We the Students: Supreme Court Cases for and about Students - Jamin B. Raskin
Presents information about the U.S. Constitution and courts, and features studies of a selection of cases brought before the Supreme Court that explore some of the problems facing young Americans, including freedom of expression, freedom of the student press, the right to privacy, due process, and others.

New Christian Education Resources

From Child Evangelism Fellowship:

David: A Man After God's Heart
Includes lesson guide and large format flashcards.

David's Reign: Trials & Triumphs
Includes lesson guide and large format flashcards.

New Bi-lingual Book

The Starlit Night/La Noche Estrellada - Peg Augustine and Negron Perez
The story of a family enjoying the Christmas season and learning about the true meaning of Christmas. The mother tells the story of the birth of Christ as they bake cookies. The symbolism in the shapes of the cookies is used to tell the story.

New Spelling Curriculum

Spelling for Christian Schools - Bob Jones University Press
Student and teacher editions for grades 1-6

New Audiobook

When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry - Molly Bang
A young girl is upset and doesn't know how to manage her anger but takes the time to cool off and regain her composure. Includes paperback and CD.

New Children's DVDs

Diary of a Fly
The story of the day-to-day existence of a little fly that wants to be a superhero. And why not? She walks on walls, sees in all directions at once, and can really fly.

Do Unto Otters
Mr. Rabbit doesn't know how to treat his new neighbors the Otters who have moved next door. The story highlights how to be a good neighbor and friend -- by simply following the Golden Rule!

New Children's CDs

The Hokey Pokey
The hokey pokey (Big band, Big band/no vocal, rock & rock/no vocal) -- The bunny hop -- Skip to my lou (vocal & no vocal) -- Pop goes the weasel (vocal & no vocal) -- Oh Susanna (vocal & no vocal). Lyrics and dance instructions on container insert.

Rhythm Band Time
Holiday march -- Sí señor -- Yankee Doodle -- Bicycle built for two -- Row, row, row your boat -- Mohawk drums -- Bubblegum boogie -- Good morning, sunshine -- Turkey in the straw -- Star waltz -- The yellow sombrero -- She'll be comin' round the mountain -- Dixie -- Randy the robot -- Las chapanecas -- Here we go round the mulberry bush -- Haystack hop -- Pop goes the weasel -- Butterflies -- Meter mixer (slow version) -- Meter mixer (faster version) -- Jingle bells -- Rock candy. Song information and suggestions inserted in container.

Caribbean Playground
All aboard (Atlantik) (4:08) -- Votez Zouk (Luc Leandry) (4:09) -- Jamaica farewell (Desmond Dekker) (3:24) -- Salutations (Erna Letemps) (3:16) -- Little Anancy (Asheba) (2:55) -- Great big boat (Taj Mahal & the Hula Blues) (2:40) -- Three little birds (Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band) (2:58) -- Malanga Ska (Ska Cubano) (3:23) -- Reggae dancin' (MissionIriez) (3:34) -- Pa 'piye sou do m' (Lole-Lolay) (2:24) -- Train is Coming (Kingston Ladies) (3:22). Program notes in English, French and Spanish inserted in container ; lyrics available at publisher's web site. Sung principally in English.

Latin Playground
Children's songs from Cuba, the USA, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Easter Island, and Puerto Rico.

Ready...Set...Move
Ready for a good time (2:53) -- Let's read & rock (3:23) -- Five little monkeys (1:55) -- Ready, set, move! (3:06) -- The bear went over the mountain (2:03) -- It's circle time (2:08) -- Shimmy shake (3:05) -- Jump down, turn around (2:10) -- Teddy bear turn around/ Two little black birds (2:01) -- Jim along Josie (3:10) -- United we stand (3:02) -- Let's read and rock (open tracks) (3:23)

Tis the Season
Must be Santa (2:34) -- Up on the housetop (2:28) -- Oh come little children (instrumental) (2:19) -- Sleigh bells jingling (1:47) -- Silver bells (3:10) -- Hanukkah medley (1:58) -- All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth (1:31) -- It came upon a midnight clear (instrumental) (1:22) -- Here comes Santa Claus (1:59) -- Jolly old St. Nicholas (2:20) -- Jingle bells (2:07) -- Cold is the morning (2:40) -- Sleigh ride (instrumental) (2:14) -- O tannenbaum (2:30) -- Feliz Navidad (2:52)

Patriotic Songs of the U.S.A.
Reveille (0:23) -- Pledge of allegiance (0:16) -- National anthem (1:18) -- Stars and stripes (2:41) -- National emblem march (2:28) -- National melodies (2:06) -- America the beautiful (1:53) -- America (0:45) -- Drum cadence (1:31) -- United States Army march (2:35) -- U.S. Air Force song (1:09) -- Marine hymn (1:52) -- Anchors aweigh (2:51) -- Yankee Doodle Dandy (0:35) -- Battle hymn of the republic (1:40) -- Taps (0:38)

Chicken Fat
Exercise instructions in container.

Bean Bag Activities & Coordination Skills
Who's got the bean bag? -- Make friends with a bean bag -- Bean bag rock -- How many ways? -- Bean bag catch -- Pass the bean bag -- Bean bag parade -- Who's got the bean bag? (instrumental) -- Make friends with a bean bag (instrumental) -- Bean bag rock (instrumental) -- How many ways? (instrumental) -- Bean bag catch (instrumental) -- Pass the bean bag (instrumental) -- Bean bag parade (instrumental). Teacher's instructions with lyrics inserted in container.

Physical Ed
Stretch -- Stomp and clap -- Side slide -- Monkey in the middle -- The marching game -- Physical ed -- Raise the ceiling -- Give me ten -- Stir it up -- Twelve days of gym class -- Musical hula hoops -- Can you keep your balance? -- Ba, ba bones -- Run and walk -- Gallop -- Jumpin' jacks

African Playground
Battú (Benin) (Angelique Kidjo) -- Jambo Bwana (Kenya) (Them Mushrooms) -- Mbube (South Africa) (Mahotella Queens) -- Hello Hello (Congo) (Mose Fan Fan) -- Sing Lo-Lo (Senegal) (Vieux Diop) -- Kalimba (South Africa) (Dr. Victor) -- Hendry (Madagascar) (Tarika Sammy) -- Munomuno (Uganda) (Samite) -- Hoya Hoye (Ethiopia) (Seleshe Damassae) -- Sangoma (South Africa) (Bakithi Kumalo) -- Laba Laba (Nigeria) (Babá Ken Okulolo ; Nigerian Brothers) -- Barco Di Papel (Cape Verde) (Tété Alhinho) -- Lango Mo (South Africa) (Aura Msimang). Sung in various African languages.

World Playground
Fatou yo = I am Fatou (Toure Kunda) (3:54) -- La Mariposa = The butterfly (Colibri) (1:41) -- Three little birds (Cedella Marley Booker & Taj Mahal) (3:41) -- Nyanpi Matilda = Waltzing Matilda (Trevor Adamson) (3:31) -- Home by barna (Teresa Doyle) (2:47) -- Mardi gras mambo (Buckwheat Zydeco) (2:40) -- Tik tik tak (Glykeria) (3:10) -- Bongo bong (Manu Chao) (2:52) -- Boom boom tarara (Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca) (4:45) -- Bonjour pra você = Good morning to you (Nazare Pereira) (2:58) -- Zichronot mÁfrica = Memories of Africa (Shlomo Gronich & the Sheba Choir) (4:08) -- Just keep goin on (Eric Bibb & Needed Time) (3:46). Sung in multiple languages.

World Playground 2
Adukbe = Tomorrow (Baka Beyond) -- Music farm (Xtatik) -- La marmotteuse = The growler (Barachois) -- A mover la colita = Move your little tail (La Sonora Dinamita) -- Freedom train (Toots & the Maytals) -- Zuhaitzarena = The tree's condition (Maixa Ta Ixiar) -- Nezha = The jubilee (Djamel Allam) -- Nichim uvil = Flower moon (Claudia Martínez) -- Teri yaadein = Your thoughts (Lucky Ali) -- Pata pata 2000 = Touch touch 2000 (Miriam Makeba)