Recreation

Children’s New Titles March 2012 (arrived February 2012)

Audio Visual

Double yolkers [sound recording], Mr. Roberelli.
Heidi [videorecording(DVD], directed by Michael Rhodes.
Roary the racing car. Mechanical madness [videorecording (DVD)]
The rough guide to African lullabies [sound recording].
The nutcracker [videorecording (DVD)] : the untold story, directed by Andrei Konchalovsky.
Join Mary on a magical adventure when her toy nutcracker comes to life and whisks her away to a magical kingdom filled with fantastical toys, sugar plums and dancing fairies. Mary soon discovers the evil Rat King is threatening the kingdom.
Christmas is here again [videorecording (DVD)], written and directed by Robert Zappa.
When the evil Krad steals Santa's toy bag, he crushes the holiday spirit and over time the world's children forget all about Christmas. Now, a wide-eyed orphan and her band of friends embark on the polar adventure of a lifetime as they try to stop Krad from destroying Christmas once and for all!
The dog who saved Christmas vacation [videorecording (DVD)], directed by Michael Feifer.
The Bannister family, including former K-9 police hero Zeus, is back, and this time they're spending their holidays at a beautiful Rocky Mountain resort. But toss in an unexpected visit from smug Uncle Randy and his foxy poodle Bella and a familiar pair of bumbling jewel thieves and this holiday may be headed downhill fast!
Ice age. A mammoth Christmas [videorecording (DVD)], directed by Karen Disher
When Sid accidentally destroys Manny's heirloom Christmas rock and ends up on Santa's 'naughty list, he leads a hilarious quest to the North Pole to make things right and ends up making things much worse. Now it's up to Manny and his prehistoric posse to band together and save Christmas for the entire world!
My dog's Christmas miracle [videorecording (DVD], directed by Michael Feifer.
University professor Madeline Walters isn't doing too well in the dating game. Good men are hard to find, so she's happy spending time with her Maltese puppy Cinnamon, and her precocious teenage daughter Chloe. Across town, architect Kevin Fallon, a widower, is having little luck dating too. But when his work takes him to Los Angeles University for a project, he bumps into Madeline and the attraction between the two is fast and mutual. The trouble is both Kevin's son, thirteen year-old Jordan, and Madeline's pooch Cinnamon are dead set against losing their parents in a romance.
A nanny for Christmas [videorecording (DVD)], directed by Michael Feifer.
Ally is a smart young career woman who needs a new job. Samantha is a busy Beverly Hills advertising executive and mum whose too-well-mannered kids need some fun in their lives. Danny Donner is the tough-guy owner of a chocolate company who wants a major ad campaign immediately. Could it all somehow lead to the Christmas that changes everyone's lives forever?
Amazing [videorecording (DVD)], Hi-5.
Papatuanuku: guided relaxation with Mother Nature [sound recording], in English and Maori.
Taku mei ao [sound recording] : Maori songs for children, by Nga Pihi.
Simple songs in Maori that reflect and celebrates the child's world, from the natural environment through to children exercising their own bodies and learning simple health-care at home or in the community. Suggested level: junior.
The rough guide to world playtime [sound recording].
Rough guide to world music for children [sound recording] ; Dance the world.
Yo gabba gabba! Superheroes [videorecording (DVD)]
Def teams up with the Super Gabba Friends as special guest star Super Mr. Superhero. Toodee and Plex go searching for Foofa who has disappeared. The gang dresses up in Viking costumes and heads out on a boat ride adventure, and everyone learns the importance of cleaning up.
Kiddy winks [sound recording], Peter Combe.
The adventures of Panapa and the mountain fairies [videorecording, [DVD)]/ music & lyrics composed by Gary Daverne, Rosemary Daverne, Phil Mark.
A video of the children's musical. Panapa, a Māori village elder collects a special fairy juice from a vine with the permission of the mountain fairies. One day he takes a village boy with him. Te Pou wanders off on his own, starts slashing at the vine and brings down the wrath of the fairy people.
Dots [sound recording]
Music for Bouncy Babies! : Simple Songs, Sounds & Musical Activities to Charm your Baby.
Jollytime [sound recording], Kelvin Roy.
Timmy time. Timmy's snowman [videorecording (DVD)].
Wild words and outdoor adventures [videorecording (DVD)]
Back to school [videorecording (DVD)]
Ben 10. Ultimate alien, Volume 4 [videorecording (DVD)], Cartoon Network.
A ship crashes down onto Earth, and inside the ship is a mysterious alien girl named Eunice. Eunice has no recollection of what happened before her crash landing but she is being hunted by an enemy of Ben's. Meanwhile , Gwen is excited about her cousin visiting but her excitement turns to trepidation when her cousin is not all she appears to be.
Play school. Big Ted, Prince of Bears live in concert. [videorecording (DVD)]
Join Karen, Teo and Emma as they take Big Ted, Prince of Bears on an adventure to find his castle. Along the way, Prince Big Ted stops off at a farm, a forest and a cottage where he meets many friends including Little Ted, Jemima, Humpty, Scrap and Meeka. Filmed in front of a live audience, this special Play School concert is filled with favourite nursery rhymes and great songs that will make you want to sing along and dance.
P is for princess [videorecording (DVD)]
Once upon a time on Sesame Street, there lived a fairy in training named Abby Cadabby who loved playing princess with friends like Rosita. But what happens when a misguided Prince (Paul Rudd) tries to rescue them? Pretending and the letter P are the focus
Sesame Street essential collection. Alphabet pack [videorecording(DVD)].
Sesame Street essential collection. Numbers pack [videorecording(DVD)].
Silly storytime [videorecording (DVD)]
Includes fairy tales Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, Jack and the Beanstalk and Little Red Riding Hood. Featuring four classic Muppet Newsflash segments.
The Avengers, Earth's mightiest heroes. 2, Captain America reborn! [videorecording (DVD)].
When the planet is threatened by Super Villians, time travelling conquerors, alien invaders, mythical monsters or mad robots bent on the total destruction of humanity, when the forces of evil are so overwhelming that no single hero has the power to save the world, when there is no hope left... the Avengers assemble!
Trick or treat tales [videorecording (DVD]
The thrills begin with Thomas & Friends in a ghostly adventure on Sodor. Pingu has some shadowy fun at bedtime whilst Bob the Builder and Spud put on scary faces to protect a giant pumpkin pie from hungry crows. Barney learns that there is more to a costume than just dressing up. Angelina Ballerina sneaks in to a costume ball and Fireman Sam saves a furry friend from a chilling experience.
Bananas in pyjamas. The magic trick [videorecording (DVD)].
Bananas in pyjamas like you've never seen them before!
Gnomes & trolls [videorecording (DVD)], directed by Robert Rhodin.
Junior, a teenage gnome, wants nothing more than to invent gizmos...
Mother Nature guided relaxation: nature's lullaby. [sound recording]
Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! Wubbzy and the fire engine [videorecording (DVD)]
Wubbzy has a fire engine adventure with Widget, delivers Daizy's doodleberry treats, rebuilds a house with Ty Ty the Tool Guy and much more! There's plenty of singing, dancing and friendly firemen too! Climb aboard for tons of fun that preschoolers and parents will love again and again.
Caddy's world [sound recording], Hilary McKay.
Divine freaks [sound recording], Fiona Dunbar.
The coming of Hoole [sound recording], Kathryn Lasky.
Return to 20,000 leagues under the sea [sound recording] : a Luke Challenger adventure, Steve Barlow & Steve Skidmore.
Luke Challenger and his trusted cousin Nick have learnt that Captain Nemo's ginormous submarine, the Nautilus, has been found wrecked in a deep trench at the bottom of the Indian Ocean. In a deadly race against time, Luke must reach it before the sinister Sons of Destiny salvage the ship's unique atomic engines, learn their secrets and turn them to their own diabolical ends. Braving pirates, tropical storms, and the terrifying creatures of the deep ocean, will Luke and Nick stop their enemies and put an end to their murderous plans of world domination?
Beads, boys and bangles [sound recording], Sophia Bennett.
Crow has been asked to do a high street collection. But Edie is worried about slave-children making the clothes, while Nonie is distracted by a gorgeous dancer at the Royal Ballet, whom Jenny thinks she should forget... But when fashion giant Miss Teen tells Edie to abandon her new campaign, the friends have some serious problems to solve that will test their loyalties to the limit. It seems their fashion fairytale is unravelling... From couture heaven in Paris to Bead Central in Mumbai, the girls are on a fashion adventure to find out if their dream is worth saving.
Tom's midnight garden [sound recording], Philippa Pearce.
Tom is bored and lonely until the old grandfather clock points the way into a garden where he meets Hatty, who had lived in the house in the late Victorian era.
Sapphire Battersea [sound recording], Jacqueline Wilson.
Hetty Feather was just a baby when her mother left her at the Foundling Hospital. Hetty longed to find her real mum - and finally her wish was granted. But just as they have found each other, they are separated again, as Hetty leaves the home to become a maid of all work to Mr Buchanan.
Arthur goes to camp [sound recording], Marc Brown.
Mog the forgetful cat [sound recording], Judith Kerr.
Winnie in space! [sound recording], Valerie Thomas and Korkby Paul.
A circus adventure [sound recording], Emily Bearn.
The rescued puppy [sound recording], Holly Webb.
The twinkling tutu [sound recording], Gwyneth Rees.
All aboard at Silver Street Farm [sound recording], Nicola Davies.
It's summer at Silver Street Farm and all the animals are getting very hot and thirsty. The three children who run the farm - Meera, Gemma and Karl - decide to hold a competition to see who can come up with the best scheme for getting water to the farm. The solution surprises everybody.
Littlenose the magician [sound recording] ; &, Littlenose the explorer by John Grant.
Littlenose lives long, long ago, when fierce wild animals roam the land and it is very cold. His home is a cave, his clothes are made of fur and his pet is a woolly mammoth called Two-Eyes.
Lulu. Duck in the park ; Dog from the sea ; &, Cat in the bag [sound recording] , Hilary McKay.
Lulu and the duck in the park. Lulu finds a duck egg that has rolled out of its nest and takes it class to keep safe.
Lulu and the dog from the sea. Lulu goes on holiday and finds a dog living on the beach.
Lulu and the cat in the bag. A mysterious bag is left on Lulu's doorstep. The last thing her nan expects to be in it is a huge, marigold-coloured cat.
Truffle's secret hideaway & Duster's naughty tricks [sound recording] by Sue Mongredien.
Truffle's secret hideaway: Molly's kitten, Truffle, is a real stay-at-home cat. But recently she's started disappearing, and Molly's worried that she isn't happy living in such a noisy household. Then one day, Truffle doesn't come back at all. Can the Kitten Club help to find her and bring her home?
Duster's naughty tricks: Lily's cheeky kitten, Buster, is forever getting up to mischief around the house, and Mum is starting to lose patience with his naughty tricks. When Buster wrecks Lily's costume for the school play, it's the final straw! Can the Kitten Club girls keep Buster out of trouble?
Germs! [sound recording] ; &, Loo!, David Roberts & Alan MacDonald.
Germs!: Bertie attempts to catch sister Suzy's horrible illness.
Loo!: Bertie finds himself desperate to go to the loo on the school coach.
Trouble at Rose Cottage [sound recording], Emily Bearn.
here are some new residents in Rose Cottage. Bits of cake have been eaten, homework has been sabotaged and the doll's house has been trashed. But who are these mysterious intruders?

Into Reading

Mia and the dance for two, Robin Farley ; pictures by Aleksey and Olga Ivanov.
Mia and her friends are excited to learn a new dance, but on class day Mia finds herself without a partner.
Big red balloon, Anne Fine, Kate Pankhurst.
This is a charming school story starring a child in a wheelchair. Pip's class is sending big red helium balloons off to celebrate their school's 100th anniversary. They ask the people who find them to tell them how far they'd gone. One lands just down the road, one is found in the next town - but Pip's flies all the way to Buckingham Palace! And Pip gets an invitation to have tea with the Queen.
Little Miss Muffet, retold by Russell Punter ; illustrated by Lorenza Alvarez ; reading consultant, Alison Kelly.

Non-Fiction

In the words of the winners : the Newbery and Caldecott medals, 2001-2010, Association for Library Service to Children, the Horn Book.
An exclusive collection of 20 acceptance speeches by winners of the most respected prizes in children's literature.
Stop what you're doing and read this!, Carmen Callil ... [et al.].
Discover the extreme world, contributors, Camilla de la Bedoyere ... [et al.].
Spotty, stripy, swirly : what are patterns?, [Jane Brocket].
I love mum and dad, Angela Smith.
Explores the feelings of love between a child and parent.
Ships, written by Brian Lavery.
A visual dictionary of Christmas long ago, Bobbie Kalman.
The flying canoe : a Christmas story, retold by Eric A. Kimmel ; illustrated by Daniel San Souci and Justin San Souci.
On Christmas Eve, six French-Canadian trappers meet a mysterious stranger who gives them the gift of a trip to their homes in Montreal, if only they agree not to speak until they cross their own thresholds.
The orphan : a Cinderella story from Greece, Anthony L. Manna & Soula Mitakidou ; illustrated by Giselle Potter.
In this variation on the Cinderella story set in Greece, a girl mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters manages to captivate the prince, with help from Mother Nature and her children.
The boy from the dragon palace : a folktale from Japan, retold by Margaret Read MacDonald ; illustrated by Sachiko Yoshikawa.
A magical boy grants a poor flower-seller's every wish until the greedy and ungrateful man grows tired of the boy's unpleasant behaviour and sends him away.
The New Zealand primary school dictionary & thesaurus, Dianne Bardsley.
A fully integrated dictionary and thesaurus which assists students to develop and extend their knowledge of words and definitions as well as build word power by supplying an extensive list of synonyms.
Just a second : a different way to look at time, Steve Jenkins.
What can happen in just a second, a minute, or an hour? How can we measure time? What exactly is time? In this title, the author brings forth different ways to think about time beyond the hands we see every day on a ticking clock.
Ruby, violet, lime : looking for color, [text and photographs by Jane Brocket].
Presents brightly colored photograph illustrations that demonstrate the three primary colors and three secondary colors, as well as brown, pink, black, white, gray, silver, and gold.
Baby mammoth mummy : frozen in time! : a prehistoric animal's journey into the 21st century, Christopher Sloan with the generous cooperation of Bernard Buigues ; photography by Francis Latreille.
Tells the story of the discovery of Lyuba, a perfectly preserved baby mammoth discovered along a river in Siberia 31,000 years after her birth, and offers a glimpse into her prehistoric world.
Little monsters : the creatures that live on us and in us, Albert Marrin.
Discusses parasites that live on or in the human body, including head lice, mites, fleas, and tapeworms.
The dictionary of ordinary extraordinary animals, Lisa McGuinness and Leslie Jonath ; illustrated by Lisa Congdon.
Contains illustrated entries of animals that provide information on their physical characteristics, habitat, and behaviour.
Friends, written by Catherine Thimmesh.
This book offers a photo exploration of unlikely animal friendships, which not only gives readers insight into animals but challenges preconceived notions about compatibility.
Monsters of the deep, Nicola Davies.
Photographs, sidebars, and charts provide detailed descriptions of the habitats, predation, and endangered status for such animals as the giant Japanese spider crab (which can grow to 12 feet, from pincer to pincer), whale shark, manta ray, and blackdevil angler fish.
Not a buzz to be found : insects in winter, Linda Glaser ; illustrations by Jaime Zollars.
Discover how familiar insects survive the cold winter months and ensure the safety of the next
Snakes closeup
What to expect when you're expecting joeys : a guide for marsupial parents (and curious kids), Bridget Heos ; illustrated by Stephane Jorisch.
Explains the life cycle of marsupials using format of a question-and-answer guide written about human pregnancy.
Elephants closeup.
The case of the wet bed, Howard J. Bennett ; illustrated by Spike Gerrell.
Max Archer, a kid detective who helps his peers solve problems, shares his personally proven plan for stopping bed-wetting with his friend, Billy Parker.
How does my garden grow?
Kids in the garden : gardening, craft, cooking, Mary Moody.
Egyptian things to make and do, Emily Bone ; designed and illustrated by Josephine Thompson ; additional design and illustrations by Samantha Chandler ... [et al.] ; steps and stickers illustrated by Molly Sage ; photographs by Howard Allman.
The kids' guide to balloon twisting, Brad and Cindy Trusty.
"Gives kids step-by-step instructions about how to twist fun balloon animals and other shapes."
Utterly gorgeous Christmas, Natalie Abadzis.
Photo skills : [how to be a brilliant photographer], Beatrice Haverich.
Michael Hague's treasury of Christmas carols, Michael Hague and Kathleen Hague.
Collects four Christmas carols filled with animals celebrating Noel, from a dandified bunny dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh to bears, rabbits, and chipmunks awaiting their hot bowls of figgy pudding.
Free running, Paul Mason and Sarah Eason.
With its acrobatic thrills and "no limits" attitude, free running is creating a sports revolution in our towns and cities. Inside you'll find these features: Real- life story: read about the thrilling life of an adrenaline-seeking free runner; star story: discover the Hollywood actor who pulls cool street stunts; five-minute interview: get the inside story from On the Radar's free-running expert, Matthew Dickerson.
The best of everything basketball book, Nate LeBoutillier.
Who is the only NBA player to score 100 points in a game? What team holds the league record with 33 wins in a row? What post player was known for his signature move, the Dream Shake? Learn the answer to these questions and more.
The monster fun joke book, Sean Connolly and Kay Barnham.
Collects jokes about monsters, including vampires, skeletons, and ghosts.
The outer space joke book, Sean Connolly and Kay Barnham.
Collects jokes about outer space, including aliens, astronomers, and time travel.
The school's cool joke book, Sean Connolly and Kay Barnham.
Collects jokes about school, including teachers, classes, and books.
Little treasures : endearments from around the world, words by Jacqueline K. Ogburn ; pictures by Chris Raschka.
Shares terms of endearment for children in fourteen languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, and Hindi.
Ultimate joke book.
Swirl by swirl : spirals in nature, written by Joyce Sidman and illustrated by Beth Krommes.
Celebrates the shape of a spiral in nature, from rushing rivers to flower buds and even the shape of an ear.
Iceberg right ahead! : the tragedy of the Titanic, Stephanie Sammartino McPherson.
Learn about the sinking of the Titanic, the discovery of its wreckage and more.
Charting the world : geography and maps from cave paintings to GPS with 21 activities, Richard Panchyk.
Dave the potter : artist, poet, slave, Laban Carrick Hill ; illustrated by Bryan Collier.
Chronicles the life of Dave, a nineteenth-century slave, and a potter, who went on to become an influential poet and artist.
Joan of Arc, written and illustrated by Demi.
A biography of Joan of Arc.
The fabulous flying machines of Alberto Santos-Dumont, Victoria Griffith ; illustrations by Eva Montanari.
A biography of the Brazilian aviation pioneer, now, mostly forgotten, who piloted the first self- propelled aircraft.
Through the magic door : Ursula Moray Williams, Gobbolino and the little wooden horse : an official biography, Colin Davison.
Russia, Jilly Hunt.
This high-interest, lavishly illustrated series offers comprehensive coverage of countries around the globe.
Greece, Jilly Hunt.
This high-interest, lavishly illustrated series offers comprehensive coverage of countries around the globe.
South Korea, Elizabeth Raum.
This high-interest, lavishly illustrated series offers comprehensive coverage of countries around the globe.
Japan, Patrick Catel.
This high-interest, lavishly illustrated series offers comprehensive coverage of countries around the globe.
Israel, Claire Throp.
This high-interest, lavishly illustrated series offers comprehensive coverage of countries around the globe.
Philippines, Michael Burgan.
This high-interest, lavishly illustrated series offers comprehensive coverage of countries around the globe.
Tunisia, Marta Segal Block.
This high-interest, lavishly illustrated series offers comprehensive coverage of countries around the globe.
Libya, Nick Hunter.
This high-interest, lavishly illustrated series offers comprehensive coverage of countries around the globe.
Morocco, Nick Hunter.
This high-interest, lavishly illustrated series offers comprehensive coverage of countries around the globe.
Algeria, Lori McManus.
This high-interest, lavishly illustrated series offers comprehensive coverage of countries around the globe.
A visual dictionary of Victorian life, Bobbie Kalman.
Contains illustrations and descriptions of various aspects of Victorian life, including homes, different rooms, fashions, games and toys, celebrations, transportation, and more.
Dong fang gu shi ji : Ya Zhou he Dayang Zhou ge guo de tong hua he min jian chuan shuo.
Tu zi de shi tan : Lin Qimei tong hua gu shi ji, Lin Qimei zhu.
Zao shen, zuo zhe Gan Wei; hui zhe Chen Xi.
Shui de bao bao, Gong Huiying, Zhang Yun zhu ; Zhu Chengliang tu.
Yong gang de xiao shi wang : 30 pian ren ge fan zhan gu shi, [bian zhuan Huang Shuhui, Zhan Xiuling, Pan Huifen].
Huan ying ni Meimei xiong, zuo zhe: Christa Kempter ; cha tu: Frauke Weldin.
Tu shu shu xuan feng shi dao fang, zuo zhe: Christa Kempter ; cha tu: Frauke Weldin.
Wo de hao peng you = What's a sweetie?, Yuan zhu: Virginie Hanna ; hui tu: Veronique Hermouet ; wen bian: Hu Songyin.
Cai shen, zuo zhe Gan Wei ; hui zhe Yang Fan.
Jian dao shi tou bu, Xie Junwei zhu.
Les 7 boules de cristal, Herge.
Dedushka Mysh, [pereskaz Aleksandry Evstratovoi] ; khudozhnik Olga Ionaitis.
Bushuiushchaia stikhiia : [skazochnaia povest], Erin Khanter ; perevod s angliiskogo Veroniki Maksimovoi.
Les sekretov, Erin Khanter ; perevod s angliiskogo Veroniki Maksimovoi.
Opasnaia tropa, Erin Khanter ; perevod s angliiskogo Veroniki Maksimovoi ; illiustratsii Leonida Nasyrova.
Krylia, nogi i khvosty, Albert Ivanov ; khudozhnik Aleksandr Golubev.
Artur i printsessa, tekst Viktora Lunina ; illiustratsii Igoria Oleinikova.
Printsessa Veselina : skazki, Dzhanni Rodari ; perevod s italianskogo Iriny Konstantinovoi ; khudozhnik Vadim Chelak.

Older Fiction

The one and only Ivan, Katherine Applegate ; illustrations by Patricia Castelao.
When Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life.
Alice's adventures in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll ; illustrated by Iassen Ghiuselev.
Popular clone, M.E. Castle.
Twelve-year-old Fisher Bas, a science-loving bully magnet, clones himself, only to discover that his double is infinitely cooler than himself.
The sign of the black rock, Scott Chantler.
While Dessa and her two companions find refuge in a stable, the owner of the inn is making a deal with the smugglers and the Captain Drake and the royal guard ride in to the yard, causing chases, captures, mishaps, and narrow escapes.
Stormswept, Helen Dunmore.
Dark warning, Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick.
Ever since Taney was four she's known she could see things before they happened. She also knows that she must keep her gift a secret at all costs. Teased and isolated by the local children for being strange, as Taney grows older, she has more and more questions. Why is her father so terrified of her gift? What happened to her mother? Then she meets the mysterious Billy, an outsider just as she is. Charming and attentive, Billy is the first person with whom Taney can simply be herself; with whom she can share her strange burden, and begin, instead, to feel proud of her ability. But then the visions come lone girls attacked as they walk home at night. And as Billy begins to withdraw further into himself, Taney must ask herself who to trust her only friend, or the visions that torment her dreams.
Amulet. Book 4, The last council, Kazu Kibuishi.
Emily and her friends think they'll find the help they need in Cielis, but something isn't right. Streets that were once busy are deserted, and the townspeople who are left live in fear. Emily is soon escorted to the Academy where she's expected to compete for a spot on the Guardian Council, a group of the the most powerful Stonekeepers. But as the number of competitors gets smaller and smaller, a terrible secret is slowly uncovered--a secret that, if left buried, means certain destruction of everything Emily fights for.
The winter pony, Iain Lawrence.
An account--from the point of view of a pony--of what it was like to be part of Captain Robert Scott's 1910 expedition to reach the South Pole before rival Roald Amundsen.
Talina in the tower : a tale of beastly tongues, Michelle Lovric.
A story of magic, adventure and cats set in 19th-century Venice.
Pilot & Huxley. The next adventure, Dan McGuiness.
In an attempt to return home, best friends Pilot and Huxley are sent to the Holiday Lands instead, where ghouls and zombies in Halloween Land are friendly and Santa Claus and his elves are evil.
Oopsy daisy : a flower power book, Lauren Myracle.
"The Flower Power girls plot to bring two of their teachers together in a matchmaking scheme at their school's "Kids Night In.""
The witch's revenge, D.A. Nelson.
Orphaned Morag and her friends--Shona the dragon, Bertie the dodo, and Aldiss the rat--face the vengeful wrath of the witch Mephista, as they travel once again to DarkIsle to restore the good magic.
Winterling, Sarah Prineas.
Spirited young Fer travels through the Way to a magical world in which beings part human and part animal serve an evil ruler known as the Lady, and where she hopes to learn about her long-lost parents and her own identity.
Seriously, Norman!, Chris Raschka.
Why are grown-ups so insane? That's the question Leonard, Norman, Anna and Emma (the twins) try to answer with the help of Norman's new tutor, Balthazar Birdsong (who is also fairly nuts).
Zero gravity, Dave Roman.
Hakata Soy looks to make a new start at Astronaut Academy, but his past as the leader of a futuristic superhero team catches up to him when a robot doppelganger is sent to kill him.
The flask, Nicky Singer.
An unforgettable standalone novel from Nicky Singer, author of the sensational, award-winning Feather boy. Twelve-year-old Jess is grieving for her beloved Aunt Edie, and anxiously awaiting the birth of her twin brothers, when she finds a mysterious glass flask hidden in a desk. The flask is beautiful to Jess, and soon she starts to believe that it contains a magical life-force. When her half-brothers are born critically ill, Jess becomes convinced that their survival depends on what's happening to the flask! Through Jess's stunning narration, Nicky Singer explores the meaning of life, and the interconnected nature of all things in a way which is entirely accessible to young readers.
Power lunch. , First course, J. Torres & Dean Trippe ; lettered by Ed Brisson ; designed by Keith Wood ; edited by James Lucas Jones.
Joey, the new kid in school, gets different super powers from any food he eats that is not white. His new friend Jerome thinks that is awesome, especially when a bully named Bug starts picking on Jerome and Joey steps in to help.
Heart of stone : a Verity Gallant tale, Melanie Welsh.
Breaking Stalin's nose, written and illustrated by Eugene Yelchin.
In the Stalinist era of the Soviet Union, ten-year-old Sasha idolizes his father, a devoted Communist, but when police take his father away and leave Sasha homeless, he is forced to examine his own perceptions, values, and beliefs.

Picture Books

Colours.
Shape.
Toby the tram engine, based on The railway series by the Rev. W. Awdry ; illustrations by Robin Davies and Jerry Smith.
Dave & Violet, Sarah Adams.
Violet's friend Dave is a shy dragon who has trouble fitting in, but Violet stands by Dave and encourages him to meet new people.
Baby, come away, Victoria Adler ; pictures by David Walker.
A bird, a cat, a dog, and a fish each imagines an ideal day spent with a baby.
The Prince's new pet, Brian Anderson.
In a gray and colorless kingdom, the Prince receives an unusual, colorful new pet for his birthday.
Extra yarn, Mac Barnett ; illustrated by Jon Klassen.
With a supply of yarn that never runs out, Annabelle knits for everyone and everything in town until an evil archduke decides he wants the yarn for himself.
Naamah and the ark at night, a lullaby by Susan Campbell Bartoletti ; illustrated by Holly Meade.
Naamah is the wife of Noah, and her name means great singer. For 40 days and 40 nights, as the Ark tosses on the storm-wracked seas, Naamah sings to the animals.
The great sheep shenanigans, Peter Bently & Mei Matsuoka.
A confident wolf named Lou Pine is in for a surprise when he disguises himself and tries to outwit the "dumb" sheep.
Itchy itch itch, Mara Bergman ; illustrated by Emily Bolam.
People, Blexbolex.
A fisherman and a fishmonger, a slave and a goddess, a snoop and a spy, a princess and a werewolf ...Real, mythical and imaginary people come together. Each figure is juxtaposed with another on the opposite page. These relationships are often funny and surprising; sometimes the connection is obvious, other times it takes a bit of thinking.
Love monster, Rachel Bright.
Featuring the only Monster in Cutesville, LOVE MONSTER is a wonderfully warm and witty look at how sometimes, when you least expect it, love finds you! From a phenomenal picture book talent. It can be tough being the only funny-looking Monster in Cutesville, but this Monster is not one to hang around and feel sorry for himself, so he's off -- out into the big wide world to look for someone to love him. He looks high, he looks low and he looks everywhere in-between, but it's only when he's just about to give up that he finally finds what he is looking for! Featuring an instantly charming main character who will appeal to children and adults alike, LOVE MONSTER is a warm and witty tale about the power of taking action from a terrific talent new to the HarperCollins list.
Goat goes to playgroup, written by Julia Donaldson ; illustrated by Nick Sharratt.
Arthur's dream boat, Polly Dunbar.
Gideon & Otto, Olivier Dunrea.
Otto the toy octopus goes everywhere with Gideon, a small gosling, but while Gideon is playing with some rabbits Otto falls off the wall on which he was left and makes a new acquaintance.
The lion and the mice, Rebecca Emberley and Ed Emberley.
A proud lion learns that little mice can be his friends.
Slobcat, Paul Geraghty.
Slobcat is so lazy that all he ever does is sleep. Or so his owner thinks. In fact on the quiet Slobcat is a real hero: rescuing kittens, frightening off snakes and burglars and ensuring he finds himself a really tasty supper down at the fishmonger's.
Pinkie Mouse, where are you?, Alison Green ; illustrated by Deborah Allwright.
Pinkie Mouse and Pangolin are playing hide-and-squeak, but Pinkie Mouse is hiding a little bit too well Pangolin is forced to look for her in all sorts of scary places behind an elephant's poo, inside a python's coils and even in te jaws of a hungry crocodile. In the process, he discovers that pangolins are much braver than he'd thought.
Oh no, George!, Chris Haughton.
Naughty nelephants, written by Kayleen Hazlehurst ; illustrated by Anna Evans.
Spider's fire, written by Kayleen Hazlehurst ; illustrated by Anna Evans.
The bird with two heads, written by Kayleen Hazlehurst ; illustrated by Anna Evans.
Oh no, Peedie Peebles!, text and illustrations by Mairi Hedderwick.
The Peebles family have just moved house and there's a lot to be done. Much to his annoyance, Peedie Peebles is not, under any circumstances, allowed near any of the pots of paint. But as we follow the Peebles around their new home and each room is painted a different colour, the temptation proves just too much for naughty Peedie Peebles. And the end result is certainly colourful if a bit chaotic. Mairi Hedderwick perfectly captures the child's-eye view in this endearing picture book, which will help the youngest child to see the fun and results of paint mixing.
Peedie Peebles' summer or winter book, text and illustrations by Mairi Hedderwick.
Find out the different things that you can do in summer and winter in Peedie Peebles' "Summer or Winter Book".
Moon tour of Christchurch, [written by Heley-Bee ; illustrations by Sigrid Jokschus].
"In this fun, rhyming story, a boy shows the full moon some of his favourite places in Christchurch"--Back
Good night giants, Heinz Janisch ; illustrated by Helga Bansch.
A visualization exercise wherein children count giants instead of sheep, intended to encourage and help them get the sleep they need. In picture-book form.
The pet shop revolution, Ana Juan.
Everyone is afraid of Mr. Walnut, the scowling owner of the biggest pet store in the city, who sells all kinds of animals to rich customers from out of town, but when Mina's pet rabbit goes missing she vows to do something about it.
Trains go, Steve Light.
Trains grumble, roar, and squeak their way through this board book.
Song of the stars : a Christmas story, Sally Lloyd-Jones ; paintings by Alison Jay.
Nature and the animal kingdom celebrate the birth of Jesus, while most people do not even notice that a miracle has occurred.
Froggy builds a tree house, Jonathan London ; illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz.
Froggy and his friends build a treehouse, while avoiding help from his little sister, Frogilina.
This little bunny, [written by Lucy Lyes ; illustrated by Emily Bolam].
Toddlers and young children will love interacting with the friendly touch-and-feel bunnies in this sturdy board book from Ladybird. You can have fun reading the rhymes together and finding the feely areas on the bunnies each time. Feel a fluffy tummy or stroke a puffball tail, as each little bunny is different. Then think of a name for the last little bunny at the end! This is a perfect first touch and feel book for all young bunny fans, "This Little Bunny" helps to develop sensory and language awareness in preschool children.
This little ladybird, [written by Lucy Lyes ; illustrated by Emily Bolam].
Toddlers and young children will love interacting with the friendly touch-and-feel ladybirds in this sturdy board book from Ladybird. You can have fun reading the rhymes together and finding the feely areas on the ladybirds each time. Feel frizzy feelers or stroke a shiny shell, as each little ladybird is different. Then think of a name for the last little ladybird at the end! This is a perfect first touch and feel book for all young bug fans, "This Little Ladybird" helps to develop sensory and language awareness in preschool children.
The monster returns, Peter McCarty.
When the monster that Jeremy created threatens to return, Jeremy enlists his neighbors to help him with a creative solution to the problem.
The diabolical Mr Tiddles, Tom McLaughlin.
When Harry gets a cat of his own, he does everything to make Mr Tiddles happy. Mr Tiddles wants to make Harry happy too. He brings him little presents... the odd expired mouse or two, but when Harry wakes up to find a train set, priceless works of art, dinosaurs, robots and a horse in his bedroom, he realises things are completely out of control!
I'm fast!, Kate & Jim McMullan.
A freight train and an automobile race each other on the way to Chicago.
Charlotte Middleton presents Christopher's caterpillars : a tale of minibeats and mystery!
Utterly lovely one, Mary Murphy.
So opens a glorious song from parent crane to adored and adorable little cranelet and with every turn of the page the song draws other species into the circle of love.
Little Mouse, Alison Murray.
First words, [written by Ruth Redford ; illustrated by Maria Maddocks].
Ladybird Toddler Touch First Words is perfect for young children who are starting to explore the world around them. It is full of interesting new words and pictures that are familiar to toddlers, along with interesting finger trails on every page, flaps to lift, and plenty of things to touch and feel.
Too princessy!, Jean Reidy ; illustrated by Genevieve Leloup.
A child rejects a number of playtime activities before settling on one that is just right.
Plant a kiss, written by Amy Krouse Rosenthal ; illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds.
Pig kahuna, Jennifer Sattler.
Fergus is afraid to go in the water, but he and his baby brother Dink find a surfboard while collecting treasures along the seashore.
Hide and seek!, [written by Dawn Sirett].
Tractor!, [written by Dawn Sirrett].
Who's hiding behind the different colored tractors? Let's look!
Ella, Alex T. Smith.
Ella is a little ladybird with big dreams. Her ugly wasp stepsisters make her do all the housework, all of the time, and Ella feels very sad. Then one day the famous Parisian artist Pierre decides to throw a Grand Bug Ball and Ella's life is about to change forever.
Pip's trip, Janet Morgan Stoeke.
Pip tries to convince her fellow hens, Midge and Dot, to join her for a ride in the farmer's truck, but she is the only one brave enough to climb inside.
Animal spots and stripes, Britta Teckentrup.
Imagine a night, paintings by Rob Gonsalves ; text by Sarah L. Thomson.
Presents a night when imagination takes over and gravity does not work quite as expected.
My green day : 10 green things I can do today, Melanie Walsh.
Wild child, Jeanne Willis, Lorna Freytag.
Eric!, Christopher Wormell.
At home : a Ladybird first words and pictures book, [illustrated by Belinda Worsley].
The Ladybird First Words and Pictures series is perfect for helping to develop your toddler's early vocabulary. For older children, linking words to pictures is also an important first reading skill.What's That? At Home contains clear, bright pictures and words of everyday home objects to look at and talk about, perfect for young children curious about the world around them.
A New Year's reunion, Yu Li-Qiong ; illustrated by Zhu Cheng-Liang.
Little Maomao's father works in faraway places and comes home just once a year, for Chinese New Year. At first Maomao barely recognizes him, but before long the family is happily making sticky rice balls, listening to firecrackers, and watching the dragon dance in the streets below. Papa gets a haircut, makes repairs to the house, and hides a lucky coin for Maomao to find. Which she does! But all too soon it is time for Papa to go away again.

Younger Fiction

Anna Hibiscus' song, Atinuke, Lauren Tobia.
Milly-Molly-Mandy's adventures, Joyce Lankester Brisley.
Milly-Molly-Mandy loves trying new things and meeting new people! This book contains six charming adventures for Milly-Molly-Mandy and her friends, including an eventful outing, a trip to the seaside, a couple of amazing animal encounters and an exciting expedition that comes to an unexpected end. These classic tales are as fresh and lively as when they were first written. Young readers will love discovering Milly-Molly-Mandy for the first time in a dainty, accessible format they're sure to want to collect other titles in this charming series.
Milly-Molly-Mandy's schooldays, Joyce Lankester Brisley.
Milly-Molly-Mandy always has fun, whether she's in school or out playing. These stories describe how Milly-Molly-Mandy has to be on her best behaviour when Teacher comes to stay, as well as what happens when a duck follows the little girl to school. Even getting to school is an adventure when it's snowing, but Milly-Molly-Mandy gets there in the end! This collection of classic tales is as fresh and lively as the stories were when they were first written. Young readers will love discovering Milly-Molly-Mandy for the first time in a dainty, accessible format they're sure to want to collect other titles in this charming series.
The cat that nobody wanted, and other stories, Amy Brooke ;[iIllustrations by Dean Raybould].
The story of the lonely silkworm, Amy Brooke ; [illustrations by Dean Raybould].
When, one stormy night, the wind blew away all her brothers and sisters, what was to become of the last tiny silkworm egg? This is the story of one little silkworm and of how her courage helped a dream come true for her.
Bad Kitty for president, Nick Bruel.
Kitty decides to run for President of the Neighborhood Cat Association.
The money we'll save, Brock Cole.
In nineteenth-century New York City, when Pa brings home a young turkey in hopes of saving money on their Christmas dinner, his family faces all sorts of trouble- -and expense--in their tiny apartment.
Benjamin Bear in fuzzy thinking : a Toon book, Philippe Coudray.
Although he is a very serious bear, Benjamin Bear has a funny way of doing things, like drying dishes on a rabbit's back or sharing his sweater without taking it off.
Goldilocks and the pea, written by Katie Dale ; illustrated by Matt Buckingham.
The big bad werewolf, written by Katie Dale ; illustrated by Matt Buckingham.
The not-so-evil stepmother, written by Katie Dale ; illustrated by Matt Buckingham.
In fairy tales we often find that stepmothers are so unkind. But listen, folks, that's just not true here's a different tale for you.
The wickedest witch, written by Katie Dale ; illustrated by Matt Buckingham.
The Wicked Witch is scary, right? She'll wave her wand, give you a fright? Don't be so speedy to agree she's pretty cool just wait and see!
Swallows and spiders : two stories in one, Julia Donaldson ; illustrated by Martin Ursell and Liz Pichon.
Two delightful animal tales that are just right for young readers.
Ships in the field, Susanne Gervay, Anna Pignataro.
Henry's heart : a boy, his heart, and a new best friend, Charise Mericle Harper.
When Henry falls in love with a puppy but his father will not buy it for him, his heart reacts strangely. Includes facts about the heart's role within the body.
Patrick in a teddy bear's picnic : and other stories : a Toon book, Geoffrey Hayes.
The further adventures of Patrick the little teddy bear as he goes on a picnic with his mother, tries to avoid his nap, goes to the bakery to buy cookies, and contends with the bullying Big Bear.
A boy called Dickens, written by Deborah Hopkinson ; illustrated by John Hendrix.
Narrates the tale of twelve-year-old Charles Dickens who, despite poverty and long hours of factory work, still has time to discover and share the stories of other residents of 1824 London. Includes author's note about Dickens' life and some of the books he wrote.
Nina in That makes me mad! : a Toon book, Hilary Knight ; based on a text by Steven Kroll.
Lots of little, everyday frustrations make Nina mad, and she is very good at expressing her
A storm called Katrina, written by Myron Uhlberg ; illustrated by Colin Bootman.
When flood waters from broken levees submerge their New Orleans neighbourhood in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a young cornet player and his parents evacuate their home and struggle to survive and stay together.