Wednesday, October 17, 2007

New Children's Books

When Gorilla Goes Walking - Nikki Grimes
In this collection of rhyming poems, Gorilla the cat enjoys answering the telephone, eating soul food, and sharing mischievous adventures with her young owner.

The Sheep in Wolf's Clothing - Helen Lester
Clothing is important to Ewetopia, but her carefully-chosen wolf outfit fails to impress the other sheep at the Woolyones' costume ball until a real wolf appears dressed as a sheep, mistakes her for his mother, and throws a tantrum when she outsmarts him.

Piglet and Papa - Margaret Wild
When Piglet's beloved father chases her away after she plays too rough, all of the barnyard animals try to make her feel better, but Piglet is still afraid that her father no longer loves her.

Nothing - Jon Agee
When Suzie Gump, the richest lady in town, walks into Otis's empty antique shop and insists on buying nothing, she starts a fad that has everyone buying nothing and emptying their homes and stores to make room for it--until Suzie realizes things have gone too far.

Toy Boat - Randall de Seve
A toy boat gets separated from its owner and has an adventure on the high seas.

Jabberwocky - Christopher Myers
Reinterprets Lewis Carroll's famous poem about the dreaded Jabberwocky.

The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain - Peter Sis
Artist Sis Peter describes what it was like growing up in a Communist country and discusses how Western culture influenced his life.

Do Unto Otters: A Book about Manners - Laurie Keller
Mr. Rabbit wonders if he will be able to get along with his new neighbors, who are otters, until he is reminded of the golden rule.

I Loved You Before You Were Born - Anne Bowen
A grandmother tells all the things she thought about before her grandchild was born.

All in Just One Cookie - Susan E. Goodman
You won't believe what it takes to make one cookie!




Living Color - Steve Jenkins
Red, blue, yellow, green, orange, purple, pink - animals can be amazingly colorful.

The Edible Pyramid: Good Eating Every Day - Loreen Leedy
Animal characters learn about "good eating everyday" in a restaurant called The Edible Pyramid, where the waiter offers the foods grouped in sections of the Food Guide Pyramid and customers learn how many servings they need each day.

Heroes of Baseball: The Men Who Made It America's Favorite Game - Robert Lipsyte
Meet the men who were and remain the heroes of baseball. These are men who did more than hit home runs or pitch perfect games--they changed the way our society perceives itself, and the goals we set for ourselves and our nation.

Fred Stays with Me
- Nancy Coffelt
A child describes how she lives sometimes with her mother and sometimes with her father, but her dog is her constant companion.

Diary of a Fly - Doreen Cronin
A young fly discovers, day by day, that there is a lot to learn about being an insect, including the dangers of flypaper and that heroes come in all shapes and sizes.

New YA Books

On My Journey Now: Looking at African-American History Through the Spirituals - Nikki Giovanni
Giovanni tells the story of Africans in America through the words of 46 spirituals.

M.L.K.: Journey of a King - Tonya Bolden
Profiles the life of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, and includes over eighty illustrated photographs that describe his marches, speeches, and non-violence philosophy.

PE Activity Books

Cooperative Games and Sports - Terry Orlick
Who needs cooperative games? -- Games for children ages 3 through 7 -- Games for children ages 8 through 12 -- Games for preschoolers -- Remaking adult games -- Cooperative games from other cultures -- Creating your own games and evaluating your success -- A new beginning : turning ideas into positive action

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Monthly Drawing Prizewinner

The first winner of the monthly drawing celebrating the CMC's 40th anniversary is Nicole Normandeau. Congratulations to Nicole, who received a $25 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble. The next drawing will be held in mid-November. Be sure to enter the drawing by going to the CMC to fill out an entry form to put in the box. November's prize is a $25 gift certificate to United Art and Education.

Friday, October 12, 2007

New Social Studies Textbook

History Alive: Manifest Destiny in a Growing Nation

New Children's Books

Look-Alikes Around the World - Joan Steiner
This postcard album will challenge and captivate puzzlers of all ages with its three-dimensional scenes of more than 40 famous landmarks and familiar vacation locales--from the shores of Cape Cod and chateaus across Europe to the Egyptian pyramids and the majestic Taj Mahal. Complete with photographs of the actual sites, fascinating facts, and more than 500 look-alikes to search for.

How Many: Spectacular Paper Sculptures - Ron Van der Meer
Each page invites readers to look for different shapes and colors among the paper sculptures and special effects.

Five Little Monkeys Go Shopping - Eileen Christelow
Five little monkeys go shopping for school clothes with their mama, but in spite of her warnings about not wandering off, things quickly get complicated.

Guess How Much I Love You - Sam McBratney (board book version)
During a bedtime game, every time Little Nutbrown Hare demonstrates how much he loves his father, Big Nutbrown Hare gently shows him that the love is returned even more.

My Go to Bed Book - Hildegarde Ford (board book)
A timeless treasure promoting simple values that families still hold dear today. From pajamas to prayers, this classic message teaches children appropriate bedtime behavior.

Beowulf: A Hero's Tale Retold - James Rumford
A simplified and illustrated retelling of the exploits of the Anglo-Saxon warrior, Beowulf, and how he came to defeat the monster Grendel, Grendel's mother, and a dragon that threatened the kingdom.

New YA Books

Frannie in Pieces - Delia Ephron
When fifteen-year-old Frannie's father dies, only a mysterious jigsaw puzzle that he leaves behind can help her come to terms with his death.

Bat Mitzvah: A Jewish Girl's Coming of Age - Barbara Diamond Goldin
A history and description of the bat mitzvah, the ceremony in which a Jewish girl marks her transition to adulthood.

Nacky Patcher and the Curse of the Dry-Land Boats - Jeffrey Kluger
When thief and swindler Nacky Patcher and orphaned eleven-year-old Teedie Flinn discover a huge wrecked boat in a small mountain lake near their town, they try to unite all the inhabitants to help rebuild the vessel--an endeavor that forever changes all of their lives.

Thursday, October 11, 2007

New Activity Book

Westward Ho: An Activity Guide to the Wild West - Laurie Carlson
Provides historical details of the settlement of the West and descriptions of frontier life with accompanying activities.

New Spanish Books

Mariposas - Jason Cooper
Presents a children's book for early readers written in both English and Spanish that discusses the various species of butterflies and moths, what they look like, their habitat, and more.

The Flute Player/La Flautista - Robyn Eversole
When a flute's owner believes it to be in need of repair, a little girl blows out butterflies, an owl, two fish, a nightingale, green leaves, and a great bunch of goose feathers.

New Children's Books

Puff, the Magic Dragon - Peter Yarrow
The adventures of a boy and his dragon friend are recounted in this classic song from the 1960s. With Yarrow's and Lipton's blessing, Puff, Jackie Paper, and the land of Honalee finally live on the page. In richly-hued paintings of the deepest sea blues and greens, Puff and his friend Jackie Paper frolic in the land of Honalee-traveling in a fantastic boat with billowed sails, climbing red castle stairs onto a balcony to meet with noble kings and princes, and watching pirate ships lower their flags for the roaring dragon. And everyone will love the way the art cleverly turns the song's end, which at first seemed so sad, into a surprising and joyful moment.

How M
any Seeds in a Pumpkin? - Margaret McNamara
Charlie, the smallest child in his first grade class, is amazed to discover that of the three pumpkins his teacher brings to school, the tiniest one has the most seeds.

How to Make and Fly Stunt Kites

Things That Go - Amanda Barlow
This board book has been especially devised to introduce very young children to trucks, boats, trains, planes and other modes of transportation.

Find the Duck - Stephen Cartwright
Young children can look for the duck on board pages of this book.

The Nursery Bible - Mack Thomas

The Nursery Bedtime Book - L.J. Sattgast
A collection of rhymes, prayers, and bedtime activities.






The Nursery Quiet & Noisy Book - Scharlotte Rich
This book helps children practice counting while celebrating ten glorious noisy things and ten wonderful quiet things that God made.

New Social Studies Textbook

History Alive! Pursuing American Ideals
For grades 9-12

Monday, October 8, 2007

New Graphic Format Book

Beowulf - Gareth Hinds
Graphic novel adaptation of the Old English epic poem, Beowulf.

Friday, October 5, 2007

New Big Books

Ruth - Lois Keffer
The Biblical story of Ruth, from Group Publishing.

Elijah & the Big Showdown - Lois Keffer
The Biblical story of Elijah, from Group Publishing.

How New Plants Grow - Colin Walker

New Pop-Up Book

We're Going on a Bear Hunt - Michael Rosen
Brave bear hunters go through grass, a river, mud, and other obstacles before the inevitable encounter with the bear forces a headlong retreat.

New Children's Books

Let's Draw a Dinosaur with Shapes - Joanne Randolph
Offers simple instructions for using geometric figures to draw different kinds of dinosaurs.

Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise - Kate DiCamillo
Persuaded by the word "treating" to dress up as a princess for Halloween, Mercy the pig's trick-or-treat outing has some very unexpected results.

Books in Spanish

Ayudantes del vecindario - Jennifer B. Gillis
Describes the types of work done by neighborhood helpers such as police officers, firefighters, mechanics, doctors, librarians, and others. Presented in Spanish and English.

Mis parques nacionales - Susan Thames
Photographs and simple text written in both English and Spanish describe various national parks of the United States.

Ohio - Jennifer Way
Describes Ohio's geography, history, and people; identifies some of its landmarks and several famous citizens; and includes a drawing activity, a list of annual events in the state, and a chronology. Presented in English and Spanish.

Greetings and Phrases/Saludos y frases - Kathleen Petelinsek
Provides illustrations of American Sign Language signs and Spanish and English text for various greetings and phrases.

Cornamentas y Cuernos - Jason Cooper
Photographs and simple text written in both English and Spanish describe animals that have antlers or horns and how they use them.

Grupos desfilando
- Mel Campbell
Tom's dad helps him learn about arrays--columns and rows--by taking him to watch a parade. Presented in Spanish and English.

Energia por dondequiera - Patty Whitehouse
A bilingual book about properties of matter and sources of energy.

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

New Teaching Aids

Cross Section Earth Model
Soft foam globe demonstrating the cross section of the Earth. For grades K and up.

Big Timer
One large, 60-minute game timer with bell.

Composers Bulletin Board Set
This bulletin board set contains small posters of Brahms, Chopin, Schubert, Schumann, Bartok, Stravinksky, Tchaikovsky, Duke Ellington, J.S. Bach, F.J. Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven, along with suggestions for their use.

National Parks Wit
This card game is designed to test players' knowledge of America's national parks.

My First Alphabet Game
Players must match each image to its initial letter. For 1-4 players, ages 3-5.

Europe Geopuzzle
Each piece in this jigsaw puzzle is shaped like the country it represents. Contains 58 pieces; for ages 4 and up.

Asia Geopuzzle
Each piece in this jigsaw puzzle is shaped like the country it represents. Contains 58 pieces; for ages 4 and up.

Solfege Tones
Poster demonstrating the hand signals and names of the solfege scale.