New Picture Book

The Wing Wing Brothers Math Spectacular! - Ethan Long
Five hilarious ducks juggle pies--splat; spin plates--crash; and show off their magic box--Wowee! as they introduce the concepts greater than, less than, and equal to as well as addition and subtraction.

New Biography

Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World
- Sy Montgomery
An authorized portrait about Grandin's life with autism and her groundbreaking work as a scientist and designer of cruelty-free livestock facilities describes how she overcame key disabilities through education and the support of her mother.

New Fiction

Elementary and Middle Grade Fiction



Freaky Fast Frankie Joe - Lutricia Clifton

Twelve-year-old Frankie Joe Huckaby, forced to live with the father he never knew, a stepmother, and four half-brothers in Illinois, starts a delivery service to finance his escape back to his mother in Texas, not realizing he is making a better life for himself than he ever had with her.
  
Starring Arabelle - Hillary Hall De Baun
Arabelle starts high school with big dreams which are soon dashed when she is discouraged from auditioning for the school play and must volunteer at a nursing home, but surprises await, both in the theater and at Heavenly Rest.


The Second Life of Abigail Walker - Frances O'Roark Dowell
Bullied by two mean girls in her sixth-grade class, a lonely, plump girl gains self-confidence and makes new friends after a mysterious fox gently bites her.

Caught - Margaret Peterson Haddix
When Jonah and Katherine travel to early 1900s Switzerland and Serbia to return Albert Einstein's daughter, Lieserl, to history, her mother Mileva grasps entirely too much about time travel and has no intention of letting her daughter go.

Island of Thieves - Josh Lacey
 Tom goes with his Uncle Harvey to Peru, where they narrowly escape imprisonment and death as they hunt for buried treasure after tracking down a journal written by John Drake, a young relative of Sir Francis Drake, on a voyage to Lima in 1577. Includes biographical information on John and Francis Drake.

The Sports Pages - John Scieszka
A collection of sports stories featuring everything from fighting to friendship, set everywhere from the tennis court to the hockey rink.  Authors include Tim Green, Dan Gutman, Joseph Bruchac, Gordon Korman and Jacqueline Woodson.

 

 

YA Fiction

Don't Turn Around - Michelle Gagnon
After waking up on an operating table with no memory of how she got there, Noa must team up with computer hacker Peter to stop a corrupt corporation with a deadly secret

A Certain October - Angela Johnson
"Scotty compares herself to tofu: no flavor unless you add something. And it's true that Scotty's friends, Misha and Falcone, and her brother, Keone, make life delicious. But when a terrible accident occurs, Scotty feels responsible for the loss of someone she hardly knew, and the world goes wrong. She cannot tell what is a dream and what is real. Her friends are having a hard time getting through to her and her family is preoccupied with their own trauma. But the prospect of a boy, a dance, and the possibility that everything can fall back into place soon help Scotty realize that she is capable of adding her own flavor to life"--Provided by publisher

Enchanted - Alethea Kontis
When Sunday Woodcutter, the youngest sibling to sisters named for the other six days of the week, kisses an enchanted frog, he transforms back into Rumbold, the crown prince of Arilland--a man Sunday's family despises.


My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece - Annabel Pitcher
With his family still grieving over his sister's death in a terrorist bombing seven years earlier, ten-year-old Jamie is far more interested in his cat, Roger, his birthday Spiderman T-shirt, and keeping his new Muslim friend Sunya a secret from his father.

My Family for the War - Anne C. Voorhoeve
Before the start of World War II, ten-year-old Ziska Mangold, who has Jewish ancestors but has been raised as a Protestant, is taken out of Nazi Germany on one of the Kindertransport trains, to live in London with a Jewish family, where she learns about Judaism and endures the hardships of war while attempting to keep in touch with her parents, who are trying to survive in Holland.

New Picture Books

1-2-3 Peas - Keith Baker

Busy little peas engage in their favorite activities as they introduce the numbers from one to 100.

 

 

 

 

 

Timeless Thomas: How Thomas Edison Changed Our Lives - Gene Barretta

Shares a portrait of the inventor famed for such innovations as the incandescent lightbulb, batteries, and movie cameras, exploring his life-changing achievements and perseverance in the face of numerous failures.

 

Electric Ben: The Amazing Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin - Robert Byrd
Lean all about the life of Benjamin Franklin, from his childhood to his golden years, in this beautifully illustrated, thoughtful, and thorough book.






Llama Llama Time to Share - Anna Dewdney
Llama Llama doesn't want to share his toys with his new neighbors. But when fighting leads to broken toys and tears, Llama learns that it's better to share.

Ready for Pumpkins - Kate Duke
A classroom guinea pig learns about gardening by growing his own pumpkin.

Olivia and the Fairy Princesses - Ian Falconer
Olivia is having an identity crisis--there are too many ruffly, sparkly princesses around these days stealing her spotlight, so she embarks on a quest for individuality, to stand out, and feel special.

Oh, No! - Candace Fleming
A series of animals falls into a deep hole, only to be saved at last by a very large rescuer.

Underground - Denise Fleming
Pulp paintings and rhyming text spotlight the underground world of burrowing, tunneling, and digging animals. Includes "Creature Identification" page.

unBEElieavables: Honeybee Poems and Paintings - Douglas Florian
A collection of poems about honeybees and their role in the ecosystem.



Dog in Charge - K.L. Going
When his human family goes to the store, Dog is left in
charge of five wiley cats.



Awesome Autumn - Bruce Goldstone
An exploration of autumn describing the changes in nature and what people do in autumn.





Penny and Her Doll - Kevin Henkes
Penny instantly loves the doll her grandmother sends her, but finding the perfect name for her is a challenge.


Rocket Writes a Story - Tad Hills
Encouraged by the little yellow bird to look closely at the world around him for inspiration, Rocket sets out on a journey. Along the way he discovers small details that he has never noticed before, a timid baby owl who becomes his friend, and an idea for a story.



All for Me and None for All - Helen Lester
Gruntly is a real hog, and the other animals are tired of his greediness, but when he gets mixed up on a treasure hunt and is the last to reach the prize, Gruntly begins to realize the value of kindness and sharing.


Machines Go to Work in the City - William Low
This book provides illustrations and fold-out pictures of machines that are used in a city



I Know a Wee Piggy - Kim Norman
A cumulative, rhyming tale of an ordinary pig who leaps out of his boy's arms at a state fair and wallows in color after color, turning himself into a work of art


Fletcher and the Falling Leaves - Julia Rawlinson
When his favorite tree begins to lose its leaves, Fletcher the fox worries that it is sick, but instead a magical sight is in store for him.




 
A Strange Place to Call Home: The World's Most Dangerous Habitats & the Animals That Call Them Home - Marilyn Singer
Looks at fourteen animals who defy the odds by thriving in Earth's most dangerous places.


Demolition - Sally Sutton
Illustrations and rhyming text show the enormous and powerful machines that are used to demolish a building so that a playground can be built.



The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse - Helen Ward
A retelling of Aesop's well-known fable in which a country mouse visits a town mouse and they find they prefer very different ways of life. Set in 1930s New York at Christmas.


Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs - Mo Willems
The wacky story of three dinosaurs, including a visitor from Norway, who insist that they have not tidied up their home and prepared yummy pudding to trap a tasty little girl.

The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything - Linda Williams
A little old lady who is not afraid of anything must deal with a pumpkin head, a tall black hat, and other spooky objects that follow her through the dark woods trying to scare her.

New Picture Books

Are You a Cow? - Sandra Boynton
In this board book, readers respond to a chicken's questions about different animals and learn how great it is to just be themselves.

The Herd Boy - Niki Daly
While doing a good job of caring for his grandfather's sheep and goat on the grasslands of South Africa, young Malusi dreams of everything from owning his own dog to becoming president one day.

The Boston Tea Party - Russell Freedman
Tells the story of the Boston Tea Party of 1773 from the arrival of the ships full of controversial taxed tea in Boston Harbor, through the explosive protest meetings at the Old South Church, to the defiant act of dumping 226 chests of fine tea into the harbor on December 16.

The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare - Sam McBratney
While exploring their surroundings, Big and Little Nutbrown Hare play hide-and-seek in a giant tree, blow dandelions atop a mountain, and chase daddy longlegs across a field.

How Many Jelly Beans? A Giant Book of Giant Numbers! - Andrea Menotti
Aiden and Emma debate how many jelly beans are enough and how many are too many. "This giant picture book gives kids a fun and easy way to understand large numbers. Starting with ten, each page shows more and more colorful candies, leading up to a giant fold-out surprise--ONE MILLION JELLY BEANS! With bright illustrations and an irresistible extra-large format, How many jelly beans? makes learning about big numbers absolutely scrumptious!"-- Provided by publisher

Animal 1 2 3 - Britta Teckentrup
Illustrates the concept of counting with animals of all different shapes, colors, and sizes, including elephants, giraffes, and swans.


ABCers - Carole Lexa Schaefer
On a warm summer's day, children in a park find fun things to do from A to Z.

There Goes Ted Williams: The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived - Matt Tavares
"Ted Williams, the legendary Red Sox slugger, lived a life full of dedication and passion. From his days as a young kid playing ball in North Park to his unmatched .406 season in 1941 to his stints as a fighter pilot in World War II and Korea, the story of Teddy Ballgame is the story of an American hero."-- from cover.

New Nonfiction

Beyond Courage: the Untold Story of Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust  - Doreen Rappaport
Provides detailed accounts of twenty-one acts of defiance committed against Nazis in Nazi-occupied countries during World War II.

 

Bomb: the Race to Build and Steal the World's Most Dangerous Weapon

 - Steve Sheinkin

Examines the history of the atomic bomb, discussing the discovery of the behavior of uranium when placed next to radioactive material, the race to build a bomb, and the impact of the weapon on societies around the world.

Abraham Lincoln & Frederick Douglass: The Story Behind an American Friendship - Russell Freedman
A clear-sighted, carefully researched account of two surprisingly parallel lives and how they intersected at a critical moment in U.S. history.

The Impossible Resuce: The True Story of an Amazing Arctic Adventure - Martin W. Sandler

In 1897, whaling in the Arctic waters off Alaska's coast was as dangerous as it was lucrative. And in that particular year, winter blasted early, bringing storms and ice packs that caught eight American whale ships and three hundred sailors off guard. Their ships locked in ice, with no means of escape, the whalers had limited provisions on board, and little hope of surviving until warmer temperatures arrived many months later. Here is the incredible story of three men sent by President McKinley to rescue them. The mission? A perilous trek over 1,500 miles of nearly impassable Alaskan terrain, in the bone-chilling months of winter, to secure two herds of reindeer (for food) and find a way to guide them to the whalers before they starve. With the help of photographs and journal entries by one of the rescuers, Martin W. Sandler takes us on every step of their riveting journey, facing raging blizzards, killing cold, injured sled dogs, and setbacks to test the strongest of wills.

New Literacy Teaching Aids

Alphabet Soup Sorters - Set can be used to teach and develop alphabet recognition, beginning vocabulary and sorting skills. Contains 26 cans, each of which holds 5 double-sided, real-life photo objects cards, 1 uppercase letter card, and 1 lowercase letter card. An Activity Guide is included. For PreK and up.


Beginning Blends Train Game - "Engine" cards are placed face-up on the table, and students use "Train Car" cards to build words and add cars to their trains. For 2-5 players or one-on-one practice. Kindergarten and up.

 

Pop for Letters - Popcorn-themed game in which children practice alphabet recognition and beginning letter sounds. Includes 100 die-cut popcorn cards with uppercase and lowercase letters. For PreK and up.

Pop for Blends - Provides practice with the most common beginning blends. Includes 100 die-cut popcorn cards with 92 blends. For 24 players, grade 1 and above.

 

 

 

Pop for Word Families - Pull out a popcorn piece and create a word with that ending. Contains 100 die-cut popcorn cards including 92 blend cards with 2-letter and 3-letter endings. For 2-4 players, grade 1 and above.

 

 

Pop for Sight Words - Includes 100 die-cut popcorn cards with 92 sight words. For 2-4 players, grade 1 and above.