New Titles Children’s January 2016 (arrived in December 2015)

• Audio Visual
• Into Reading
• Non-Fiction
• Older Fiction
• Picture Books
• Younger Fiction

Audio Visual

A Christmas star, directed by Richard Elson.

Born under the Christmas Star, Noelle believes she has the gift to perform miracles. When her peaceful life is threatened by developer McKerrod, she and her friends use this gift to thwart his plans and save their village.

A Sesame Street Christmas carol [videorecording DVD)].,

"Can a grouch find reason to enjoy the holiday season? It's Christmas Eve on Sesame Street, and Oscar has just received a Ghost-o-Gram. He will be visited by three ghosts tonight: a famous British Grouch, a talking Christmas Tree, and a Robot. They will help Oscar examine Christmases past, present, and future on Sesame Street. Will their adventures be enough to help Oscar put aside his grouchy ways in favour of the holiday spirit? Join Elmo, Big Bird, Bert, Ernie and the rest of the cast of Sesame Street in this heart-warming twist on the classic Charles Dickens tale".

Adventure planet, director, Kompin Kemgumnird.

Norva and Jorpe are a gifted and loving sister and brother living in Thailand who have unique abilities to communicate with nature. They literally run into Sam, the son of the president of the Capital State, when he gets lost on a scouting expedtion. Sam is impetuous and fool-hardy, but he soon learns to respect his two companions as his electronic gadgets go haywire and strange, burning objects plunge from the sky. The kids rush to the Capital State to warn the president and stop the damage, but they're no match for the energy-hungry devices that threaten to engulf the planet. The only way to prevent the complete destruction of the world is to turn off all the power and let the earth regenerate, but how can they get the message across to everyone in time?

Antboy. Revenge of the Red Fury, director, Ask Hasselbalch.

Antboy returns in this explosive sequel to the original crime-fighting blockbuster movie. Picking up where he left off, Antboy finds his world thrust back into danger when a new band of super-villains arise. The Beetle Twins, created by The Flea and fuelled by his sinister DNA altering serum, wreak havoc on the city all whilst Red Fury, a friend turned dangerous foe, attacks Antboy and those closest to him in an attempt at revenge.

Axel : the biggest little hero, produced, written and directed by Leo Lee.

Adventurous young Boca decides he must do something after coming to the realization that his tribe is starving. Along with his friend Nipop, he heads out in search of a magical plant from the Bonta Forest that will feed everyone and make him a hero, but the adventure is not as easy as he thought it would be.

Barbie & her sisters in the great puppy adventure, directed by Andrew Tan.

Barbie and her sisters, Skipper, Stacie, and Chelsea, and their adorable new puppy friends find unexpected mystery and adventure when they return to their hometown of Willows. While going through mementos in Grandma's attic, the sisters discover an old map, believed to lead to a long-lost treasure buried somewhere in the town.

Elf : Buddy's musical Christmas.,

Frozen in time.,

Patty and Eric Purtle visit their Grandfather for Christmas. After accidentally breaking a clock in his workshop, they then find themselves repeating Christmas Eve. Together they must fix time and make Christmas enjoyable for their family.

Get Santa, written and directed by Christopher Smith.

Santa has crashed his sleigh, lost his reindeer and finds himself on the run from police! Now it is up to a father and son to get Santa back and save Christmas for everyone. A hilarious and heartwarming Christmas adventure for the whole family!

Inside out, directed by Pete Docter.

Follows the inner thoughts of 11-year old Riley as her five often-conflicting emotions--Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness--are hard at work.

Moomins on the Riviera, directed by Xavier Picard.

Sun, Sea and Moomins! The Moomins set sail for the French Riviera in search of adventure and, following a journey fraught with menacing storms and desert island dangers, they arrive in the south of France. Snorkmaiden is immediately bewitched by the glamourous surrounds and is dazzled by the attentions of a playboy. Moominpappa befriends an aristocrat and adopts the name 'de Moomin'. Exasperated by their behaviour Moominmamma retires to the relative calm of their trusty boat in the hope that her family will come to their senses. Could the Moomins' unity be threatened for the first time?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles : the original motion picture, directed by Steve Barron.

A puddle of radio-active waste transforms four innocent turtles into anthropomorphic teens. Challenged to put their angst aside, Raphael, Leonardo, Michaelangelo and Donatello seek the expert guidance of wise Master Splinter and aspire to become New York Citys greatest mutant crime fighters. Befriended by the feisty April ONeil (Judith Hoag, Nashville) and kickass Casey Jones (Elias Koteas, Zodiac), they are pitted against the evil Shredder, where fists will fly, shuriken will spin and nun chucks will whir!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. III, Turtles in time, written and directed by Stuart Gillard.

The dog who saved summer, directed by Sean Olson.

This summer, the Bannister family has a new home and a new set of problems: George struggles to help Zeus pass a Dog Obedience Class, party planner Belinda once again is plagued by her business rivals Marilyn and Kent and the inept criminal team of Ted, Fred and Stewey have a new caper to bungle.

The nutcracker sweet, directed by Eduardo Schuldt.

It is Christmas Eve, a time of excitement and wonderment for the Silberhaus children. Presented with a magical Nutcracker from Drosselmayer, their loving godfather, young Marie and Fritz are destined for a night they will not soon forget. Whilst the rest of the household is asleep, Marie finds herself in the middle of a great battle for supremacy between an army of toy soldiers and a formidable platoon of mice commanded by the nefarious Mouse King. Featuring the vocal talents of Alicia Silverstone (Clueless), Ed Asner (Elf) and Drake Bell (Ultimate Spider-Man), Nutcracker Sweet is a joyful roller-coaster ride of magical family entertainment.

Toy story that time forgot, directed by Steve Purcell.

During one of Bonnie's post-Christmas playdates, the Toy Story crew find themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It's all up to Trixie, the triceratops, if the gang hopes to ever return to Bonnie's room.

Two by two, directed by Toby Genkel.

It's the end of the world. A flood is coming. Luckily for Dave and his son Finny, a couple of clumsy Nestrians, an Ark has been built to save all animals. But as it turns out, Nestrians aren't allowed. Sneaking on board with the involuntary help of Hazel and her daughter Leah, two Grymps, they think they're safe. Until the curious kids fall off the Ark. Now Finny and Leah struggle to survive the flood and hungry predators and attempt to reach the top of a mountain, while Dave and Hazel must put aside their differences, turn the Ark around and save their kids. It's definitely not going to be smooth sailing!

Z-Baw, directed by Ricardo Gomez.

Every 50 years the best Z-Baw players from the entire galaxy challenge each other for the trophies during the Great Intergalactic Tournament. Kibit is a young boy with great skills and big passion for Z-Baw, but he is blinded by his youth and lack of experience. But when the powerful Zax and his evil Niurax Corporation threaten the planet, Kibit and his friends will have to work together in order to save the planet!

Asterix. The mansions of the gods, directed by Louis Clichy, Alexandre Astier.

In order to wipe out the Gaulish village by any means necessary, Caesar plans to absorb the villagers into Roman culture by having an estate built next to the village to start a new Roman colony.

A boy named Charlie Brown, written by Charles M. Schulz ; directed by Bill Melendez.

Join Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang in their smashing debut on the silver screen in Charles M. Schulz's first full-length animated motion picture.

Heads, shoulders, knees & toes : silly songs.,

Musicbox 2015 : a selection of songs from the NZ Children's Music Awards.,

"Aotearoa's native dinosaur, the beauty of bugs and the difficulties of toast at sea are all thoroughly explored on Musicbox 2015".

Nellie the elephant : well-loved nursery songs.,

Pop for the tots. 2 : 20 party time hits.,

The Wiggles meet the orchestra!,

Join The Wiggles as they meet the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra! Lachy, Anthony, Emma, and Simon meet the musicians and instruments of the orchestra, and are joined by their friends Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus, Dorothy the Dinosaur ? and of course Andy the Conductor! Together they perform all your favourite songs, play games with the musicians and introduce the instruments of the orchestra.

We love Disney.,

A very Nickelodeon Christmas.,

"Ho, ho, ho! Celebrate the season of giving with a DVD treat of Christmas festivities from Nickelodeon. Featuring some of the best holiday adventures from the Rugrats, Danny Phantom, CatDog and more, sit back and laugh-out-loud with these 7 holly jolly tales!".

Dinosaur train. All aboard the Zeppelin!,

There's a new way to explore the world of dinosaurs on the one-of-a-kind Dinosaur Train Zeppelin! The conductor takes the Pteranondon family on all new adventures in the sky where they can see waterfalls, giant craters, and learn about migration and supercontinents.

Dora the Explorer. Dora saves Fairytale Land.,

Fairytale Land is in trouble, and only magic water from Sparkling Lake can save it! Help Dora and Boots journey deep into the Never-to-be- Seen-Again Forest to bring magic back to Fairytale Land!

Festive fun.,

Get into the festive spirit with these episodes from ABC Kids.

Fireman Sam. Pontypandy's finest.,

The twins' day of fun turns into a terrifying experience when a wrong turn leaves their rowing boat heading for a waterfall! It's a hot day for Hannah and Joe when an out-of-control BBQ leaves them trapped on a cliff top. Elsewhere, Norman is up to his old tricks again as he's determined to win this year's annual cheese roll competition!

In the night garden. All aboard the Ninky Nonk.,

The Ninky Nonk is a funny kind of train, made up of a number of differently sized and shaped carriages. A trip on the Ninky Nonk is quite the adventure; it careens through hedges, clambers up and down trees, and even occasionally travels upside down along the branches of trees in the garden!

Into the snow we go!,

Celebrate this holiday season with the Bubble Guppies, and Team Umizoomi too! Join the Guppies for a festive special as they work together to share the joy of the holiday season with their neighbour, Mr. Grumpfish. As a holiday bonus, team up with Team Umizoomi in two special episodes! Count on a fin-tastic holiday with Bubble Guppies and Team Umizoomi in these three festive episodes!

Mickey Mouse clubhouse. Around the clubhouse world.,

Climb the Eiffel Tower in France and say "bonjour" to Mademoiselle Daisy and Monsieur Donald Duck. Then, rescue Gondolier Goofy when he goes adrift in Italy's Grand Canal; solve the mysterious riddle of Pharaoh Pete's pyramid in Egypt, and meet a dancing dragon at the Great Wall of China. With your help - and the right Mouseketools - your Clubhouse friends can get their special passport stamped at each wonderful location. Featuring over two hours of song-filled fun, including four additional episodes, this global adventure proves it's a small world after all!

Octonauts. Meet the Octonauts! [videorecording (DVD)].,

The Octonauts follows a team of adventure heroes who dive right into action whenever there is trouble under the sea. In a fleet of amazing aquatic vehicles, the Octonauts explore incredible new underwater worlds, rescue wonderful sea creatures, and often save the day before returning safely home to the Octopod. Under the leadership of Captain Barnacles Bear, closely flanked by Lieutenant Kwazii Cat and Medic Peso Penguin, the Octonauts are always ready to embark on an exciting new mission!

PAW patrol. Winter rescues.,

A team of dogs help save Adventure Bay from everyday emergencies.

Peter Rabbit. Mischief makers.,

Peter Rabbit is a dynamic re-imagining of Beatrix Potter's timeless children's classic. Follow our hero, Peter: a brave, mischievous, impulsive and resilient little rabbit as he encounters real dangers, overcomes obstacles and outsmarts predators, all while finding fun and excitement in the most unexpected places. Peter is a charismatic and clever rabbit who desperately wishes to grow up to be just like his late father. He has big paws to fill. Armed with his dad's Journal (a guide to everything you need to be a good rabbit) and with the support of his two best friends, Benjamin and Lily, Peter is off to make his own mark in the world. Set in Potter's beloved English Lake District, Peter's world is the real natural world, majestic and beautiful where behind every tree and rock there is a surprise to discover and where dangers (be it a sneaky fox or a bad-tempered badger) lurk around every corner.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. S3, v3, React!,

Join your favourite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as they fight Ultimate Drako and The Shredder! Also take a trip through time as the Turtles transport to the past!

The adventures of Blinky Bill. Blinky Bill's red car.,

Blinky Bill is an iconic Aussie storybook hero who wears a pair of patched red overalls and has an insatiable appetite for mischief. Follow the fun-loving marsupial and his animal pals Nutsy, Splodge, Flap and Marcia on their outback adventures, which include hilarious run-ins with Greenpatch's silly Mayor Pelican and keeping the community safe from a roving pack of dingoes. Based on Dorothy Wall's much-loved series of children's books and brought to the screen by acclaimed animator Yoram Gross, Blinky Bill is up to his usual tricks, finding himself in a whole lot of strife in three colourful adventure stories: Blinky Bill and the Red Car, Blinky Bill's Fun Run and Blinky Bill--The Teacher.

Thomas & friends. The adventure begins.,

All aboard for Thomas' very first adventure! Based on the first two books of the Reverend W Awdry's classic railway series, The Adventure Begins tells the story of Thomas' arrival on the Island of Sodor. Escapades abound as Thomas explores his new home and meets some Really Useful new friends. Finding the true meaning of hard work and friendship, Thomas transforms into the Number 1 engine!

Guess how much I love you. Busy as a bee : the adventures of Little Nut Brown Hare.,

Based on the bestselling picture book this gentle animated series is about the love and friendship between father and son. In these stories Big and Little Nutbrown Hare and friends play and laugh as they explore the wonders of the natural world around them. Guess How Much I Love You is a timeless classic for a new generation.

In Darkling Wood, Emma Carroll.

When Alice's brother gets a longed-for chance for a heart transplant, Alice is suddenly bundled off to her estranged grandmother's house. There's nothing good about staying with Nell, except for the beautiful Darkling Wood at the end of her garden - but Nell wants to have it cut down. Alice feels at home there, at peace, and even finds a friend, Flo. But Flo doesn't seem to go to the local school and no one in town has heard of a girl with that name. When Flo shows Alice the surprising secrets of Darkling Wood, Alice starts to wonder, what is real? And can she find out in time to save the wood from destruction?

Aliens stink!, Stephen Cole.

Some seriously weird stuff is happening on Planet Earth. Pollution is cleaned up overnight. A sweet smell fills the air. Strange lights are seen in the skies... Could they possibly be UFOs? Have aliens come to fix our world? Only one boy and his dad - and possibly his goldfish - know that the truth is stranger, scarier - and a whole lot smellier... Kidnapped and taken to a super-secret base, Tim discovers the full extent of the alien threat ... and the extraordinary kids fighting it. With the aid of a little huggy alien, and a depressed guard, Tim and his weird new friends take the battle to the aliens. Oh, and that goldfish has a big part to play...!

Knitbone Pepper, ghost dog, Claire Barker.

Knitbone Pepper is a friendly ghost dog, haunting the crumbling Starcross Hall with a gaggle of other ghostly pets. But when he discovers that the Hall is up for sale and his beloved owner, Winnie Pepper, and her madcap parents must leave their home, he smells a rat. Can Knitbone and his ghostly gang of animals help Winnie save Starcross?

Violet and the Pearl of the Orient, Harriet Whitehorn.

Meet Violet Remy-Robinson, an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making. When a new family move in next door, Violet is sure there's something strange about them. Then her eccentric, but lovely neighbour, Dee Dee Derota, has a precious jewel stolen. Could the new family be to blame?

Into Reading

Firefighter rescue, Trey King ; illustrated by Kenny Kiernan.

Ricky is in his first year as a fire fighter, and must learn that teamwork and safety are the important cornerstones of being a good fire fighter.

A magical birthday surprise, Daisy Meadows.

Learning to read is fun with the Rainbow Magic Fairies! Developed in conjunction with Early Years reading consultants and based on the most up-to-date educational research, the Rainbow Magic Beginner Readers are the perfect way to introduce your child to the magical world of reading.

Bob's bobble hat, Margaret Nash ; illustrated by Tripee.

Bob gets a new bobble hat! He does not like the bobble, but maybe someone else in the family will?

Goldilocks and the three bears, retold by Russell Punter ; illustrated by Lorena Alvarez.

Someone's been eating my porridge! growled Daddy Bear. A beautifully illustrated retelling of this favourite traditional story. Join the three bears as they try to find out just who has been in their house!

Twice the mice, cover art by Rick Farley ; text by Jacqueline Resnick ; interior illustrations by Robert Eberz.

Splat is thrilled when he finds out that Seymour's brother is coming to visit.

Mr. Putter & Tabby smell the roses, Cynthia Rylant ; illustrated by Arthur Howard.

When Mr. Putter and Tabby take Mrs. Teaberry to the Conservatory for her birthday, Zeke tries his best to stay out of trouble, but one of the trees is irresistible.

Horrid Henry and the abominable snowman, Francesca Simon ; illustrated by Tony Ross.

Horrid Henry builds a big, mean monster snowman in order to win the snowman competition against Moody Margaret's ballerina snowgirl, and claim the prize a year's supply of ice cream all for himself.

Non-Fiction

That's deadly!, Crispin Boyer.

Collects facts and tales about a variety of deadly situations, including dangerous animals, occupations, diseases, climates, weather, and sports.

Why?, Crispin Boyer.

With hundreds of topics ranging from silly to serious, this book's got the information kids need in a fun and entertaining format that will keep them digging for answers. Includes all kinds of fascinating extra info like top ten lists, weird-but-true facts, explorer profiles, and cool activities.

By the numbers.,

Did you know that your brain can hold 1 million gigabytes of data? (That's like 3 million hours of TV!) Get ready to be wowed by this awesome book of numbers! Boost your math brainpower with easily "getable" infographics that bring amazing stats, facts, and figures to life. Meet real-life experts who work with numbers every day. Plus, get tips and tricks on how to make your own awesome infographics!

Picturepedia : an encyclopedia on every page.,

Explore the wonders of history, space, the natural world and more with Picturepedia. Packed with over 10,000 stunning photographs and illustrations, it's a mini-encyclopedia for kids on every page! From astonishing insects and outer-space to musical instruments and fascinating animals, Picturepedia explains every topic under (and including) the Sun. Uncover the secrets of prehistoric life using photographs, explore the human body through graphics and discover galleries of musical instruments in Picturepedia. Ideal for homework, projects or young curious minds, Picturepedia is a must-have encyclopedia for kids.

50 optical illusions, written by Sam Taplin ; images by Hanri Van Wyk and Matt Durber ; designed by Pete Taylor.

Fifty mind-bending illusions to surprise your eyes. Taken from the personal collection of Al Seckel, world expert on visual illusions. An optical illusion on each page is accompanied by text explaining how the illusion works in tricking the eye.

How to be a superhero called self-control! : super powers to help younger children to regulate their emotions and senses, Lauren Brukner ; illustrated by Apsley.

Meet Self-Control, a superhero who wants to teach young children his super powers of self-control! Anxiety, frustration, anger, and other difficult feelings won't stand a chance against their new-found powers. Self-Control teaches children with emotional and sensory regulation difficulties aged approximately 4-7 how to calm themselves using self-massage, deep pressure, breathing exercises, and activities such as making an imaginary list and finding their own peaceful place. This illustrated book also features an appendix with photocopiable super power charts, reinforcers, and reminder tools to ensure that parents, teachers, and other professionals can support children in upholding superhero strategies even after the book has been read.

100 things to make you happy, Lisa M. Gerry.

A treasury of facts, jokes, quotes, advice, and exercises includes animal trivia, historical tidbits, and inspirational wisdom designed to help kids become actively involved in their own well-being.

The great big book of feelings, Mary Hoffman ; illustrated by Ros Asquith.

Explores the host of emotions that children can feel, including happiness, sadness, anger, loneliness, fear, and embarrassment.

Ouch! moments : when words are used in hurtful ways, Michael Genhart ; illustrated by Viviana Garofoli.

The reader is encouraged to be caring and to take a stand when someone uses hurtful words.

On that Christmas night, Lois Rock ; illustrated by Alison Jay.

Alison Jay has illustrated many books for children, and her beautiful paintings are instantly recognisable. In this book see the story of the birth of Jesus interpreted in her own unique style, using vignettes, borders and full page art to accompany a sincere retelling of the Nativity. There are many intriguing people, animals and landscapes to look at along the way, bursting with new details to find with a young child, as you share the story of that special night.

The Usborne official princess handbook, HRH Princess Rosalinda (with help from her most trusted lady-in-waiting Susanna Davidson) ; illustrations inked with most exceptional skill by Lord Mike and Lord Carl Gordon.

A humorous guide to the ins-and-outs of acting like a perfect princess. Includes tips on how to behave at banquets, choose jewellery, master a regal wave and find and marry Prince Charming.

The tween book : a growing-up guide for the changing you, Wendy L. Moss, PhD, and Donald A. Moses, MD.

The tween years are a time of change and possibility. They are also a time when kids may begin to feel confused, unsure, and even different. Have you ever felt like that? This book is for you the tween! The Tween Book is chock full of tips, advice, research, and reflection questions to help you navigate the tween experience.

All about money, Alvin Hall.

A treasure trove of advice from financial expert and TV presenter, Alvin Hall, All About Money answers the tough questions kids have about money. Money might make the world go around, but only if you know how to use it, and who better to teach your child all about finance than TV presenter and financial expert Alvin Hall. They'll enter the world of business and economics, learning about how money works, from its history to how it grows. Your child will understand the money in their pocket, the cost of living and much more with All About Money. An indispensable investment to get your child to understand money and finances read it together and watch their money grow.

Guarding Eden : champions of climate action, Deborah Hart.

Guarding Eden tells the personal stories of twelve ordinary people who were so concerned about climate change that they altered their lives to do something about it. Some did quiet backroom work in research, drafted submissions or wrote to politicians; others decided to go public, really public one was part of the team occupying a 160-metre power-plant chimney, one went on a hunger strike publicised around the world, another helped organise 1500 people to make a giant human sign on a beach. They come from all walks of life: there's a nurse, an engineer, a musician, an insurance broker, a teacher, a lawyer, a vet. Surprisingly touching, Guarding Eden makes an issue as complex and controversial as climate change feel human and deeply real.

Superbrain : the insider's guide to getting smart, Toronto Public Library ; art by Dave Whamond.

The earlier you start building the essential skills required to learn, the more benefits you'll see down the road. "Superbrain" challenges young students to develop the skills they need to become "lifelong super-learners." Written in a kid-friendly style, this book encourages elementary students to develop learning habits that will help them inside and outside of the classroom. Each of the four chapters focuses on specific skills: preparation organization and leadership values research and critical thinking navigating the online world. Also included in each chapter are profiles of inspirational, real-life super-learners, a quiz for readers to evaluate various skills, and a full-page comic-strip style illustration that highlights the chapter themes. Researched and written by two librarians at The Toronto Public Library, "Superbrain" comes with a superhero theme woven throughout, and features wacky and exuberant art by seasoned illustrator Dave Whamond. With its bright and energetic design, "Superbrain" is a go-to resource for elementary students and their teachers.

Freight trains, Nikki Bruno Clapper ; consulting editor, Gail Saunders-Smith ; consultant, Martin Wachs.

All aboard! Hop on a freight train to see where they go, what they carry, and why they are used around the world.

High-speed trains, Nikki Bruno Clapper ; consulting editor, Gail Saunders-Smith, PhD ; content consultant, Martin Wachs, PhD.

All aboard! Hop on the fastest trains in the world to see where they go, how they work, and how fast these bullet trains can go.

Passenger trains, Nikki Bruno Clapper ; consulting editor, Gail Saunders-Smith ; consultant, Martin Wachs.

All aboard! Hop on a passenger train and learn about how they work, where they go, and who rides in passenger trains.

City trains, Nikki Bruno Clapper ; consulting editor, Gail Saunders-Smith, PhD ; consultant, Martin Wachs, PhD.

All aboard! Hop on a city train to see where they go, how they work, and why so many people use trains to get around. Train types include underground trains, elevated railways, and light rail.

The unofficial Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard companion : the Norse heroes, monsters and myths behind the hit series, Peter Aperlo.

The much anticipated first book in the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series is about to be released and long-time fans of best-selling author Rick Riordan can't wait to follow the adventure of his newest hero Magnus Chase. However, unlike Riordan's previous series that placed protagonist Percy Jackson in a magical world based on Greek mythology, these new thrillers follow Magnus' adventure in an entirely different world, one populated by Norse gods and monsters. Conceived and written specifically for young adult readers, this enjoyable and informative educational companion offers an in-depth look into the exciting stories and characters of Norse mythology. The ancient stories are retold like modern thrillers in this fast-paced and informative primer.

Norse myths & legends, Cheryl Evans and Anne Millard ; designed and illustrated by Rodney Matthews ; additional illustration by Joe McEwan, Mark Duffin and Jan Nesbitt.

This superbly illustrated reference guide to the Norse myths includes brief versions of all the most famous stories.

Usborne illustrated Norse myths, retold by Alex Frith and Louie Stowell ; illustrated by Matteo Pincelli.

Viking warriors spurred each other on with epic sagas of dragon-slaying heroes and giant-smashing gods. Meet Thor, the thunder god, and Loki, the shapeshifting trickster, as well as sea serpents, fire demons and frost giants in these awe-inspiring myths from the Viking Age.

Elephant in the dark, based on a poem by Rumi ; retold by Mina Javaherbin ; pictures by Eugene Yelchin.

In this version of "The blind men and the elephant", based on a poem by Rumi, Persian villagers try to figure out what strange animal in a dark barn has arrived from India.

Treasury of Norse mythology : stories of intrigue, trickery, love, and revenge, Donna Jo Napoli ; illustrated by Christina Balit.

Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in a stunning tableau of Norse myths, including those of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin, and the trickster god Loki. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient Scandinavia.

Explore Norse myths!, Anita Yasuda ; illustrated by Bryan Stone.

Young readers discover the remarkable people and mythical creatures of old. Learning about Norse myths means unearthing the origin of Viking beliefs, as well as exploring their ships, tools, and other technology that flourished for nearly 450 years. Along the way, kids will read how Norse myths helped explain the natural world from thunder to the seasons, from creation to death. They may be surprised at how Norse myths continue to influence modern culture in the form of movies and books, including the new series by Rick Riordan. Kids will read Norse stories and learn about the adventures of real Norse explorers, including Erik the Red and Leif Erikson. Through a mixture of fun facts, trivia, jokes, comics, and hands-on activities, kids will dig up Scandinavia's past and sail the seas along with the gods and giants.

Feathers, paws, fins, and claws : fairy-tale beasts, Jennifer Schacker and Christine A. Jones ; illustrated by Lina Kusaite.

A wide variety of creatures walk, fly, leap, slither, and swim through fairy-tale history. Some marvelous animal characters are deeply inscribed in current popular culture the beast redeemed by beauty, the wolf in pursuit of little girls and little pigs, the frog prince released from enchantment by a young princess. But like the adventures of many fairy-tale heroes, a curious reader's exploration in the genre can yield surprises, challenges, and unexpected rewards. Feathers, Paws, Fins, and Claws: Fairy-Tale Beasts presents lesser-known tales featuring animals both wild and gentle who appear in imaginative landscapes and enjoy a host of surprising talents. With striking original illustrations by artist Lina Kusaite and helpful introductions by fairy-tale scholars Jennifer Schacker and Christine A. Jones, the offbeat, haunting stories in this collection are rich and surprisingly relevant.

Legends of ten Chinese traditional festivals, illustrator, Zhan Tong ; [editor, Li Shufen].

Goodnight songs : a celebration of the seasons, Margaret Wise Brown ; illustrated by twelve award-winning picture book artists.

Twelve seasonal lullabies are illustrated by contemporary artists, including Floyd Cooper, Leo Espinosa, and Dadu Shin.

The Usborne junior illustrated thesaurus, James Maclaine ; designed by Emily Barden ; additional designs by Lucy Wain ; edited by Fiona Watt ; illustrated by Susanna Rumiz [and 4 others].

This book will help you to boost your word power. It gives you the choice of lots of different words to use when you write and talk. Inside there are also ideas for things to write about, tips for writing stories and word games you can play.

My first science book : explore the wonders of science with this fun-filled guide : kitchen-sink chemistry, fantastic physics, backyard biology, Susan Akass.

Presents science experiments designed to teach children such subjects as chemistry, physics, and biology.

Edible science : experiments you can eat, Jodi Wheeler-Toppen with Carol Tennant.

Grab a beaker, pick up your whisk, and get ready to cook up some solid science. Using food as our tools (or ingredients!) curious kids become saucy scientists that measure, weigh, combine, and craft their way through the kitchen. Discover dozens of thoroughly-tested, fun, edible experiments, sprinkled with helpful photos, diagrams, scientific facts, sub-experiments, and more. And the best news is when all the mad-science is done, you're invited to grab a spoon and take a bite and share your results with friends and family.

Numbers, Paul Thurlby.

An incredibly stylish numbers book perfect for children and adults alike. Have fun with numbers with an award-winning illustrator. Paul creates an amazing world where each number becomes its word. From '3 for 3D' and '5 for high five' to '10 for a perfect 10', each number is familiar, yet unique. Beautiful and covetable, this book deserves a place on every coffee table as well as in every nursery.

Round and round and square, Fredun Shapur.

A circle and a square play together to create an entire imaginary world. This book, written and illustrated in 1965 by British designer Fredun Shapur, is an introduction to the possibilities of visual expression, and will delight young readers with its magical shapes and colours.

Everything space, Helaine Becker with National Geographic explorer Brendan Mullan.

Introduces the solar system, sharing information on how scientists study space, how stars are born and die, and how astronauts train for space missions.

Spaceopedia : the complete guide to everything space, [writer, Dorothea DePrisco] with an introduction by astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi.

Blast off" "into space" "with" Discovery Spaceopedia" to explore our solar system and mysterious, far-off galaxies. Created with Discovery Channel's leading space expert, Hakeem Oluseyi, "Spaceopedia" is filled with incredible facts, more than 400 full color NASA photos, and profiles of groundbreaking astronauts and scientists including Neil Armstrong, Edwin Hubble, and Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Readers will learn all about black holes, orbits, constellations and more with special features on the Curiosity and Rosetta Comet landings, and the current number of earth-like planets in the universe that may have intelligent life!

Welcome to Mars : making a home on the Red Planet, Buzz Aldrin with Marianne J. Dyson.

The Apollo 11 astronaut invites young people to evaluate Mars as a potential planet for human colonization, and describes what Mars residents might experience while traveling to and living on the Red Planet.

Al about chemstry, Robert Winston.

An explosive look at chemistry with Robert Winston, All about Chemistry answers all those intriguing questions your kids ask. Why are helium balloons lighter than air? What are the secrets of the Philosopher's Stone? All About Chemistry takes an amazing look at the what, why and how of science. From the geeky Greeks to explosive elements kids can enter a world of discovery as they find out the extraordinary way our world works. It's chemistry, but not as you know it.

Earthquakes, Anastasia Suen.

An earthquake can happen at any time, anywhere. You can't stop an earthquake, but you can learn what to do when one happens near you! Learn about these devastating natural phenomenon's that have changed the shape of our planet's landscape, as well as the scientists who study them, the most disastrous earthquakes ever recorded, and ways to stay safe in case you ever encounter one. So, hold on tight and get ready to shake things up! This title will allow students to explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.

Avalanches, Anastasia Suen.

Avalanches are a dangerous force of nature for those who live in snowy environments. Different conditions can trigger an avalanche and you need to be aware of the warning signs. Learn all about what to do if you ever find yourself in this scary situation, as well as how you can help others who are victims of these snowy catastrophes with safety and training tips. Bundle up and learn all about avalanches! This title will allow students to determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.

Sinkholes, Nadia Higgins.

A sinkhole is exactly what it sounds like: a giant, sinking hole in the earth! They happen in almost every state and every country. They have been carving out Earth's landscape for millions of years. Learn all about the causes, warning signs, and what to do in case you encounter one of these terrifying and sometimes deadly disasters.

Boy, were we wrong about weather!, Kathleen V. Kudlinski ; illustrated by Sebastia Serra.

Examines what is known about weather storms, predictions, climate, and other characteristics and how different the facts are from what scientists, from ancient Sumerians to the recent past, believed to be true.

Dinosaurs from head to tail, written by Stacey Roderick ; illustrated by Kwanchai Moriya.

From one dinosaur's head to another's tail, this informational picture book challenges readers to guess which prehistoric creature each of eight different body parts belongs to.

Sabertooth cats, Melissa Higgins ; consulting editor, Gail Sunders-Smith, PhD ; content consultant, Margaret M. Yacobucci, PhD.

Describes the characteristics, food, habitat, behaviour, and extinction of sabertooth cats.

Woolly mammoths, Melissa Higgins ; consulting editor, Gail Sunders-Smith, PhD ; content consultant, Margaret M. Yacobucci, PhD.

Describes the characteristics, food, habitat, behaviour, and extinction of woolly mammoths.

Usborne look inside the jungle, written by Minna Lacey ; illustrated by Brendan Kearney.

Get ready to swing through the treetops, creep along the forest floor and meet some of the most exotic animals on earth. Children can take a virtual tour through the world's jungles in this detailed lift-the-flap non-fiction book.

The macro book of micro, Dean Jones.

The world around us is incredibly large, yet also incredibly small. While the human eye can see an amazing range of objects, it cannot comprehend the micro-world at our fingertips. Insects, plants and microorganisms inhabit full yet tiny worlds, just waiting to be explored. Welcome to the macro book of micro.

The wonder garden : [wander through 5 habitats to discover 80 amazing animals], [Kristjana S Williams ; written by Jenny Broom].

Celebrate the diversity of life on Earth with a parade of rare and unexpected creatures, collected in one, exotic garden. Discover extraordinary animals from all corners of the globe that have evolved to survive the harshest environments, outlive predators, or find a new mate, with the vivid engravings of Icelandic artist Kristjana S. Williams that make real-life seem more fantastic than fantasy.

Animals : a visual encyclopedia, [writers, James Buckley, Jr. [and 5 others]].

Meet more than 2,500 amazing animals in this comprehensive, family-fun, global reference guide from Animal Planetyour source for all things animals. Animal Planet Animals: A Visual Encyclopedia profiles the seven major animal classes mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, arthropods, and other invertebrates and features more than 1,000 stunning colour photographs of animals in action.

Nighttime, Jill Esbaum.

Explore the wonders of the night, from the moon and the stars to nocturnal animals that howl and hoot!

Animal brainiacs, Vicky Franchino.

Discover which animal species have the best memories, which ones are the best at solving problems, and how these creatures use their remarkable intelligence to thrive in the wild.

Earthworms, Nikki Bruno Clapper ; Gail Saunders-Smith, consulting editor ; consultant, Orin A. McMonigle.

Simple text and full-colour photographs introduce earthworms.

Ants closeup, Andrew Kelly.

Take a closer look at the most common insect on Earth. Scientists believe ants make up more than 20 per cent of the total weight of all land animals combined. There are over 25,000 species of ants worldwide.

Ultimate reptile-opedia : the most complete reptile reference ever : more than 400 amazing color photos throughout the book!, Christina Wilsdon.

Snakey, slimey, scaley, and sensational! Welcome to the amazing world of the most popular reptiles on Earth. With colourful photographs and fun facts, this easy-to-use encyclopedia profiles snakes, lizards, amphibians, turtles and tortoises, crocodilians, and tuatara. Profiles are accompanied by Did You Know? details and fast facts including scientific name, size, diet, and habitat.

I don't like snakes, Nicola Davies ; illustrated by Luciano Lozano.

A bold, bright and fascinating Nature Storybook, by award-winning writer and zoologist Nicola Davies, about one of the world's most hated creatures the snake! Perhaps it's the way they slither, or maybe it's their slimy, scaly skin ...whatever the reason, many of us shiver at the thought of a snake -and so does the little girl in this book. But the rest of her family loves them and as they tell her more about snakes (did you know they have no eyelids, smell with their tongues and can swim?) she has a change of heart, and by the end of the book she loves them too. Luciano Lozano's stylish, colourful and informative illustrations perfectly match the warmth and humour of the text.

Everything birds of prey, Blake Hoena with National Geographic explorer Hillary S. Young.

Introduces the most ferocious raptors to rule the skies, from ospreys to vultures to hawks, and describes what raptors' lives are like as well as what sets them apart from other birds.

The book of Australian mammals, Charles Hope.

Australia is a large country with a wide range of climates and habitats. Our island continent is home to animals that are not found anywhere else. Many of these are mammals, and they are among the most recognisable creatures on Earth. Welcome to the fascinating world of Aussie mammals.

Ancient armadillos, Jeni Wittrock ; consulting editor, Gail Saunders-Smith, PhD, ; content consultant, Margaret M. Yacobucci, PhD.

Describes the characteristics, food, habitat, behaviour, and extinction of ancient armadillos.

Platypus, Sue Whiting & Mark Jackson.

Platypus leaves his burrow in the riverbank and dives into the cool green pool. It is dusk and he is hungry. Platypus is always busy, always moving, looking for his next meal. Follow platypus as he plays, swims, dives and scurries around his riverbank home.

Arctic shrews, Joy Frisch-Schmoll ; consulting editor, Gail Saunders-Smith, PhD, content consultant, Margaret M. Yacobucci, PhD.

Describes the characteristics, food, habitat, behaviour, life cycle, and threats to arctic shrews.

Fly Guy presents bats, Tedd Arnold.

Fly Guy is buzzing over to the zoo today. Come along to learn all about bats!

Finding Winnie : the true story of the world's most famous bear, Lindsay Mattick ; illustrated by Sophie Blackall.

A woman tells her young son the true story of how his great-great- grandfather, Captain Harry Colebourn, rescued and learned to love a bear cub in 1914 as he was on his way to take care of soldiers' horses during World War I, and the bear became the inspiration for A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh.

Brain games : the mind-blowing science of your amazing brain, Jennifer Swanson ; foreword by Hank Green.

Quick: Name the most powerful and complex supercomputer ever built. Give up? Here's a hint: It's housed in your head and it's the one thing that makes you you. Your brain is mission control for the rest of your body and steers you through life. Not bad for something the size of a softball that looks like a wrinkled grey sponge! In this fascinating, interactive book a companion to the National Geographic Channel hit show kids explore the parts of the brain and how it all works, brainy news nuggets from a neuroscientist, plus fun facts and crazy challenges.

The kids' book of simple machines : cool projects & activities that make science fun, Kelly Doudna.

Introduces six simple machines, describing how they work in more complex machinery and how they are used every day.

Aircraft, Mary Elizabeth Salzmann ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

In Aircraft, young readers will learn all about the different kinds of aircraft, from hot air balloons to fighter jets to rockets. Beautiful design, fascinating photographs, and simple text introduce new readers to the famous invention.

Automobile, Mary Elizabeth Salzmann ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

In Automobile, young readers will learn all about the automobile through the years, from a horseless carriage to a Model T to an electric car. Beautiful design, fascinating photographs, and simple text introduce new readers to the famous invention.

Stephen Biesty's to the rescue, [written by Rod Green ; illustrated by Stephen Biesty].

The bestselling, award-winning master of cross sections presents a selection of well-loved emergency vehicles in this brilliant lift-the-flap book, To the Rescue. Look inside an ambulance, police car, fire engine, rescue helicopter, waterbomber, lifeboat and more to find out their inner workings. With over 40 flaps to lift, Stephen Biesty brings his fantastic immersive artwork to a new younger age group in this interactive title.

The Usborne big book of rockets and spacecraft, written by Louie Stowell ; illustrated by Gabriele Antonini ; designed by Stephen Wright, Caroline Day and Helen Edmonds ; space experts, Gianluigi Baldesi and Stuart Atkinson.

Providing a fascinating insight into the world of space travel, this big book features a wide range of spaceships, shuttles, rockets, satellites and the International Space Station. With four huge, fold-out pages which allow children to marvel as the scale of outer space and see in detail the complexity of these marvels of science and engineering.

Robots, Susan Hayes and Tory Gordon-Harris.

Presents cutting-edge information directly from people who are actually working in robotics. It reveals how the technology behind robots is developed, along with the theories, experiments, and new processes involved. Featuring interviews with amazing men and women, facts about the very latest humanoids, androids, and cyborgs in production.

Parakeets, Kathryn Stevens.

An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet parakeet. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research.

Cats, Kathryn Stevens.

An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet cat. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research.

Fish, Kathryn Stevens.

An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for pet fish. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research.

Turtles, Kathryn Stevens.

An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet turtle. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research.

The great monkey rescue : saving the Golden lion tamarins, Sandra Markle.

Traces the effort to save the golden lion tamarin, whose habitat was being destroyed by logging, by applying knowledge of their unique family structure to housing them appropriately in captivity before releasing them into the wild.

Kindy kitchen : where fruit and vegies come to life, Jessica Rosman ; illustrated by Nettie Lodge.

Welcome to Kindy kitchen where fruit and vegies come to life! How do you get kids to love their fruit and veg? Spark their imaginations! In Kindy kitchen you'll meet and eat! a rainbow fruit serpent, a pineapple crocodile and a cucumber frog, and you'll discover a new flavour of fun with this amazingly entertaining and seriously adorable cookbook!

Christmas cooking and craft for kids, Cherise Pagano.

Full of delicious, fun and festive recipes to make and things to do for Christmas from cookies and edible Christmas tree baubles, to delicious ice cream, muffins and cakes for the season. Easy and tasty recipes with easy-to-follow instructions kids of all ages and skill levels will love spending their holiday time making treats for their family and friends!

My first French bakery, Barbara Beery.

Mon Petit Macarons, Creme Brulee, Perfect Petit Fours, J adore Crepes mais oui! Barbara Beery, the author of the bestselling The Pink Princess Cookbook and The Snow Princess Cookbook, takes her culinary craft to Paris and invites every young chef to explore their first French bakery!

Party cakes to bake & decorate, Abigail Wheatley ; designed by Helen Edmonds & Emma Latham ; illustrated by Francesca Carabelli ; photography by Howard Allman ; recipe consultant, Catherine Atkinson ; food preparation by Maud Eden.

This title features eighteen different cake recipes that will impress your party guest but which are surprisingly easy to make. Extensively tested recipes are explained with step-by-step instructions makes this lovely baking book fool-proof, even for beginner cooks. It is packed full of ideas for decorating cakes including icing and piping techniques, how to make decorations from marzipan and chocolate, and even how to make your own paper confetti, flags and cake toppers.

Amazing braids, buns, & twists : a step-by-step guide to 34 beautiful styles, Eric Mayost ; photography by Roee Fainburg.

Thirty four classic and contemporary braids, buns, and twists styles with step-by-step tutorials for each one. Detailed photographs will take the guesswork out of styling, while glossy fashion photographs will demonstrate how to tailor and accessorize each hairdo.

Where did my clothes come from?, Chris Butterworth ; illustrated by Lucia Gaggiotti.

Easy-to-read text, accompanied by full-colour illustrations, introduces young readers to the processes involved in producing the materials used in clothing and turning them into such garments as cotton jeans, a silk dress, and rubber boots.

Small scenes from a big galaxy, Vesa Lehtimaki.

Vesa Lehtimaki combines a love of the Star Wars films and his photography skills to create scenes using LEGO Star Wars figurines. This book is a collection of images that explore the activities the minor Star Wars characters might have engaged in while on Hoth, Endor, and Tatooine. His text describes the scenes and any photographic challenges he encountered while creating them.

DIY dog portraits : featuring 8 different art styles and more than 30 ideas to turn the love for your pet into a work of art, Jessica L. Barnes [and 7 others].

With more than 8 step-by-step projects and a gallery of more than 30 portraits to inspire, DIYDog Portraits will show children how to turn the love for their pet into a timeless work of art. There is something special about the relationship between a child and their dog. Dog Portrait DIY pays homage to this relationship by teaching children and their parents how to express their puppy love through art. An interactive guide on how to design, draw, and create dog portraits in a variety of mediums and techniques, Dog Portrait DIY is sure to please dog-lovers of all ages, and inspire artists both young and old. With more than 8 step-by- step dog portraits in pencil, pastel, paint, and even paper mosaics and a gallery of more than 30 portraits to inspire, this how-to book will show children how to turn the love for their pet into a timeless work of art.

Dragonolia : 14 tales and crafts projects for the creative adventurers, Chris Barnardo with a foreword by Sir Richard Barons.

Dragonolia is a storybook with a difference. Discover 14 charming tales, where each one is intertwined with an exciting craft project enabling the reader to relive the amazing adventures of Sir Richard Barons, the famous 19th century dragon hunter. Learn how to make an antique-looking Box Frame while reading about the tale of the Mischievous Mink; or perhaps you might like to find out how to easily craft the fabulous Wizards' Wand that brought the dying dragon, Angeline, back to life at the last minute; or even make a real-life Dreamcatcher to hang above your bed as you follow Sir Richard Barons into the Brazilian jungle on the trail of the Celestial Dragon Spirit to cure his niece of the horrible nightmares she suffered after she banged her head falling off her horse. The stories, written in an imaginative Victorian style befitting of the great adventurer, fit perfectly round their accompanying craft projects, which being beautifully laid out in simple, easy-to-follow steps, ensure a truly immersive and rewarding experience for the reader and listener alike.

Make your own zoo : 35 projects for kids using everyday cardboard packaging, Tracey Radford.

First, take yourself on Safari and make a whole pride of lions from cardboard tubes, a pretty zebra, a giraffe, a rhino and a delightfully jaunty flamingo. Move on to the Jungle, where there is a grinning crocodile, and a chimpanzee and an orangutan swinging through the trees. In the Snow there is a delightful family of penguins made of egg cartons, a seal, a walrus, and a smiling polar bear. You can hear the Aviary a long way away, with chattering parrots, lovebirds and even a bald eagle perching on a rock. Finally, spot the elusive manta and stingrays in the Aquarium, where they are joined by a jolly dolphin, a jellyfish, an octopus, and many other interesting sea creatures. In the last chapter, you will learn how to make all the enclosures and scenery so your cardboard critters have a home. There are also instructions for making trees, rocks, icebergs, grass, and flowers so you can really set the scene. Using materials that you might otherwise discard, clear step-by-step instructions, and a handy hints and tips section, you will soon have your very own cardboard zoo!

I can make dolls' clothes : easy-to-follow patterns to make clothes and accessories for your favorite doll.,

Sew chic new doll's outfits with some fabric scraps, a few sequins and a button. Follow actual-size patterns, which are quick and easy to make. Includes super-clear instructions for beginners, with tips and tricks along the way. Patterns fit all popular 12 inch fashion dolls.

We love to craft Christmas : fun stuff for kids :17 handmade fabric & paper projects, Annabel Wrigley.

Provides instructions for Christmas-themed craft projects, including a festive holiday crown, woodland mushroom wreath, and a peaceful dove pincushion.

Guide to photography, Nancy Honovich ; photographer, Annie Griffiths.

A child friendly guide to the essentials of photography.

My first keyboard book, written by Sam Taplin ; illustrated by Rachel Stubbs ; designed by Matt Durber ; music consultant, Anthony Marks.

Learn to play simple, well-known tunes on the sturdy keyboard attached to the book. Each note is represented with a different colour, which corresponds to the same colour on the keys, making this accessible even to very young children. Tunes include Twinkle, Twinkle, Frere Jacques, Ode to Joy and more.

Get set! Flute : pieces book. 1, Hattie Jolly, Ali Steynor ; illustrated by Julia Patton.

What better way to learn music than to play it?! Get Set! Flute Pieces Book 1 is packed with pieces to inspire and support beginner flautists. Specially written new pieces are included alongside familiar favourites in a variety of styles. Pieces are carefully graded and progress at a steady pace, to support flautists as they learn to play. Some pieces have duet parts, designed for a teacher or more advanced flautist, to encourage ensemble playing right from the start. Get Set! Flute Pieces also includes a CD of fun play along performance tracks to guide pupils and enliven performances whether at home or in a lesson.

The good dinosaur : the essential guide, written by Steve Bynghall.

The Good Dinosaur: The Essential Guide is the perfect partner to Disney Pixar's exciting new adventure movie where dinosaurs still roam the planet. The Essential Guide covers the memorable characters, from dinosaurs and bugs to humans, plus key locations, themes, and iconic moments from the film.

Star Wars. Ships of the galaxy, written by Benjamin Harper.

Discover the essential details of the best-loved ships from the "Star Wars" universe in this ultra-cool book that features a giant foldout with new ships from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"! From the Jedi starfighters to the one and only "Millennium Falcon" and more, learn all about the best and fastest ships in the "Star Wars" galaxy. Each page of this clever book uncovers amazing info and little-known facts about your favorite "Star Wars" ships. Open up the pages of the foldout to reveal even more "Star Wars" spacecraft!

Thunderbirds are go : official guide, ITV Studios.

When disaster strikes, International Rescue answers the call! From a hidden island base in the South Pacific, the five Tracy brothers pilot remarkable, cutting-edge Thunderbird vehicles from the depths of the oceans to the highest reaches of space, all for one purpose: to help those in need. This official guide to Thunderbirds are go has all the information a new recruit needs. Learn all about the history, vehicles and daring rescues in this definitive guide to International Rescue.

Ballerinas and what they do, Liesbet Slegers.

A cheerful and informative book for children about ballerinas and ballet dancing.

Bible stories gone crazy!, Josh Edwards ; illustrated by Emiliano Migliardo.

What's gone wrong? How many animals can you see? Can you find Noah? Find the answers in eight Bible story scenes.

Where's Kiwi? Around the world, illustrated by Myles Lawford.

"A follow up to Where's Kiwi. This time Kiwi and friends are hidden around the world in locations such as Eypt, London, in front of the Taj Mahal, etc."--Publisher information.

Can you see what I see? : Christmas, Walter Wick.

A fun Christmas search-and-find board book. Perfect for preschoolers!

101 ways to amaze & entertain : amazing magic & hilarious jokes to try on your friends & family, [written by Peter Gross and the Walter Foster Jr. creative team ; illustrated by Remy Simard and Brian Biggs].

Jokes, magic tricks and card tricks to try on your friends and family.

Chess endgames for kids, Karsten Muller [all illustrations by Shane D. Mercer].

Most chess games are decided in the endgame. It is here where you reap the rewardfor your good play, or else use all your cunning to deny the opponent victory. Knowingjust a few key endgame techniques will dramatically increase your confidence, as youwill understand what positions to aim for and which to avoid. Starting with the basic mates and the simplest pawn endings, this book provides all theendgame knowledge that players need to take them through to club level and beyond. Muller carefully guides us step-by-step through a fascinating range of endgame tacticsand manoeuvres, helping us understand the underlying logic. Throughout the book, many cunning endgame tricks are highlighted. You will have funspringing them on friends, family or your opponents in serious tournaments. Chess Endgames for Kids makes learning chess endgames fun. But it is also aserious endgame course written by a leading endgame expert, and provides a firmbasis for vital skills that will develop throughout your chess career. German grandmaster Karsten Muller is arguably the world s foremost writer on chessendgames. Whenever an interesting endgame occurs in a high-level game, the chessworld knows that it will soon be dissected and explained by Muller. Whether writing fora low-level or high-level audience, his infectious zeal for the endgame shines through. His masterwork, Fundamental Chess Endings (co-authored with Frank Lamprecht, and also published by Gambit) is a modern endgame bible and was studiedintensively in his youth by current World Champion Magnus Carlsen.

Video games : design and code your own adventure, Kathy Ceceri ; illustrated by Mike Crosier.

Catch a glimpse inside a school bus and you'll see lots of kids looking down. What are they doing? They're deciding on strategy, building cities, setting traps for monsters, sharing resources, and nurturing critical relationships. Over 90 percent of kids ages 2-17 play video games. In Video Games: Design and Code Your Own Adventure, young readers learn why games are so compelling and what ancient games such as mancala have in common with modern games like Minecraft. Kids will even create their very own video games using software such as MIT's Scratch! Using a familiar, high-interest subject, Video Games introduces foundation subjects such as geometry, physics, probability, and psychology in a practical framework. Building Tetris pieces out of Rice Crispie Treats and designing board games are some of the hands-on projects that engage readers' building skills, while writing actual game code opens digital doors readers may not have known existed.

Hacks for Minecrafters : the unofficial guide to tips and tricks that other guides won't teach you, Megan Miller.

In this hacker's guide, you'll find expert advice on: Mining including diamonds and rare minerals! Farming growing tricks, seed hacks, and the best tree-replanting techniques. Battle for the best weapons and armour. Magic top crafting hacks and book modifiers! With more than one hundred full-colour screenshots of in-game footage, you can follow every tip with precision. You will never be stuck again.

The big book of hacks for Minecrafters : the biggest unofficial guide to tips and tricks that other guides won't teach you, Megan Miller.

With more than 100 million registered Minecraft accounts and rights picked up by Warner Brothers for a The Lego Movie style, action-adventure film, Minecraft is on its way to becoming the next big children's brand. While there are several successful game guides on the market already, this book will be the first unofficial hacker's super-guide dedicated to fighting mobs, building, and much more that is especially geared toward seven- to twelve-year-old Minecrafters. With The Big Book of Hacks for Minecrafters, kids will learn how to build awesome structures, defense strategies for fending off hostile mobs, and great tips on mining, farming, and more! Other tips will help gamers: know which animals to domesticate and how to do itproperly use potions and enchantmentsbuild and customize a survival homeselect appropriate weaponryand much more! Packed with expert tips, cheats, and hacks on building, fighting, farming, enchanting, mining, and more, The Big Book of Hacks for Minecrafters shows exactly how the experts bring their amazing structures to life (like a Japanese pagoda or underwater dome) and fight every single type of mob (from Blazes to Zombie Pigmen and everything in between). Illustrated guides will let every kid follow along with each tip step-by-step to master the Minecrafting world.

Gaming, [written by Paul Terry].

Which X-box games are the best in the business? What game are your friends all dying to try? What character will give you the best advantages? Find out the answers to all these and more in this jam packed book, full of checklists for children to try out with their friends. Easy to follow, funny and a playground essential, Top 10 for Kids: Gaming is a must-have for any kid who likes a bit of competition!

For extreme sports-crazy boys only, John Coy ; illustrated by Headcase Design.

Provides information about the world of extreme sports, from skateboarding and cave diving to freestyle BMX and hang gliding.

How to make a kite, Colleen Hord.

Flying a kite on a windy day is something everyone loves to do. Learn how to construct your own in this book with easy to understand instructions and common hosuehold items that you can use to make your very own high-flying kite!

The Australian schoolkids' guide to debating and public speaking, Claire Duffy.

Welcome to the world of school debating and public speaking, the best training ground for speaking, reasoning, arguing and looking critically at the big issues of today. Claire Duffy not only demystifies the process of debating and public speaking, but makes it fun by drawing on her many years of experience working directly with students, using language to which they relate. Learn all about the best way to prepare, the persuasive power of reason, the art of argument and rebuttal, and how to lose graciously. Including tips from the pros and a wealth of examples throughout, this guide is the essential handbook for making every spoken word count. Flick through these sample pages.

Reading picture books with children : how to shake up storytime and get kids talking about what they see, Megan Dowd Lambert in association with the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art ; foreword by Chris Raschka.

A new, interactive approach to storytime, The Whole Book Approach was developed in conjunction with the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and expert author Megan Dowd Lambert's graduate work in children's literature at Simmons College, offering a practical guide for reshaping storytime and getting kids to think with their eyes.

Feeding the flying Fanellis : and other poems from a Circus chef, Kate Hosford ; illustrated by Cosei Kawa.

What do you feed a trapeze family to keep them up in the air? Or a lion with a gourmet palate? These whimsical poems reveal what fuels a crew of circus performers.

The night before Christmas : a brick story, Clement C. Moore ; illustrated by Amanda Brack.

Spread the Christmas cheer with this whimsical retelling of Clement C. Moore's cherished poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas." This new edition of the classic features the text of Moore's original poem, illustrated with beautifully detailed LEGO brick scenes and characters. See the colorful stockings hung by the chimney in the fanciful brick house, and look on at the visions of dancing brick sugarplums. Turn the pages to reveal Saint Nicholas with his bundle of toys and his eight trusty reindeer, and watch as he magically slides down the chimney to bring presents to the good little girls and boys before shouting, "Now dash away, dash away, dash away all!" This treasured Christmas poem in brick will quickly become the highlight of your holiday storybooks and a great new tradition for the whole family!

Timeline : a visual history of our world, text by Peter Goes and Sylvia Vanden Heede ; [illustrated by] Peter Goes ; translated by Bill Nagelkerke.

An introduction to history Timeline travels the story of our world through a lens that captures myths and legends, dinosuars, the great civilizations, kings and knights, discoveries and inventions. Shows people building settlements, exploring the oceans, living in castles, yurts, and skyscrapers. It takes our planet from the Big Bang to the threats of climate change, books, films, toys and technology.

Diary of a time traveller, Nicholas Stevenson, David Long.

Meet some of history's most illustrious and interesting characters in this book that visits key moments of the past from around the world. When young Augustus falls asleep in history class, Professor Tempo decides to teach him a lesson and show him that history isn't boring at all! She hands him a magic diary, all he needs to do is write the time and place to travel there. Together they head out on a whistle-stop tour of history through the ages to meet some of the world's finest explorers, inventors, leaders, writers, composers and painters, including Albert Einstein, Mozart, Louis XIV, Shakespeare, Leonardo Da Vinci, Christopher Columbus Genghis Khan, Emperor Titus in Rome, athletes at the very first Olympic Games, Tutankhamen in Egypt and even Palaeolithic man as he discovers fire. Each double page spread introduces a different time and place, with an introductory text from Augustus which explains the sights and sounds, and accompanying captions from the Professor which provide key facts. A character index at the rear gives a short biography of all the historical characters covered, and a timeline helps to contextualise the different time periods covered.

The travel book, Malcolm Croft ; illustrated by Maggie Li.

From amazing animals and super sights to fun festivals and fabulous food, this book is packed with hundreds of facts about every country on our planet.

The Usborne official pirate's handbook, written by Captain Indigo Stormface (a.k.a. Sam Taplin) ; illustrated by Neddy "Fingers" Sharktooth (a.k.a. Ian McNee).

A humorous guide to a pirate's life on the high seas packed with intriguing historical detail. No self-respecting sea-dog should leave port without it!

Fab four friends : the boys who became the Beatles, Susanna Reich ; illustrated by Adam Gustavson.

This is the story of how four ordinary boys, growing up amid the rubble of postwar England, found music to be a powerful, even life-saving, force. This is the story of the four fabulous friends who became the bestselling band in history.

Child soldier : when boys and girls are used in war, written by Jessica Dee Humphreys & Michel Chikwanine ; illustrated by Claudia Davila.

Michel Chikwanine was five years old when he was abducted from his schoolyard soccer game in the Democratic Republic of Congo and forced to become a soldier for a brutal rebel militia. Against the odds, Michel managed to escape and find his way back to his family, but he was never the same again. After immigrating to Canada, Michel was encouraged by a teacher to share what happened to him in order to raise awareness about child soldiers around the world, and this book is part of that effort. Told in the first person and presented in a graphic novel format, the gripping story of Michel's experience is moving and unsettling. But the humanity he exhibits in the telling, along with Claudia Davila's illustrations, which evoke rather than depict the violent elements of the story, makes the book accessible for this age group and, ultimately, reassuring and hopeful. The back matter contains further information, as well as suggestions for ways children can help. This is a perfect resource for engaging youngsters in social studies lessons on global awareness and social justice issues, and would easily spark classroom discussions about conflict, children's rights and even bullying. Michel's actions took enormous courage, but he makes clear that he was and still is an ordinary person, no different from his readers. He believes everyone can do something to make the world a better place, and so he shares what his father told him: If you ever think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping in a room with a mosquito.

The inventor's secret : what Thomas Edison told Henry Ford, Suzanne Slade ; illustrated by Jennifer Black Reinhardt.

Describes the friendship between the two inventors and how Thomas Edison's advice to the young Henry Ford inspired Ford to work on his automobiles until he came up with an inexpensive, reliable version which became the Model T.

The green fingers of Monsieur Monet, Giancarlo Ascari, Pia Valentinis.

This is a perfect first-facts book about Monet, telling the story of the artist and his work through the famous garden at Giverny that so inspired him. Monet's lavish paintings are re-imagined in zesty, energetic and amusing ways with illustrations that younger readers will find amusing and engaging. They tell the story of Monet and his garden: his arrival; the country clothes he wore; the bright Japanese prints he collected; how the Impressionist artist painted outdoors, rain or shine; the thousands of seed-packets he ordered; his gardeners, who have to leave Giverny to go to war. Spread by spread the garden is explained and built up with Ascari's and Valentinis's original illustrations, which take Monet's work as their starting point and transform it in beautiful and unexpected ways.

A passion for elephants : the real life adventure of field scientist Cynthia Moss, Toni Buzzeo ; illustrated by Holly Berry.

Readers are introduced to Cynthia Moss, who devoted her adult life to studying African elephants, the largest land animals on the planet.

Superstars of science : the brave, the bold, and the brainy, created by Basher ; written by R.G. Grant.

Discover fun facts about the greatest scientists from history through Basher's fresh and unique illustration style. Did you know that Marie Curie used to keep radioactive materials in her pockets? Or that Mendeleyev literally dreamed up his famous periodic table? Superstars of Science tells the stories behind the big ideas in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, mathematics, cosmology, earth sciences, and engineering. Read about 40 great scientists including Newton and Einstein who produced theories that explained the way in which the Universe works, Crick and Watson who uncovered the structure of DNA, and Alexander Graham Bell who had the big idea that became the telephone. Each one of these greats of science has had some vital flash of insight that has changed the way we see the world and the way we live. Come meet the superstars of science!

The Stone Age, Jerome Martin ; illustrated by Colin King ; additional illustrations by Kimberley Scott ; designed by Amy Manning and Sam Whibley.

This simple information book follows the history of Stone Age people and how they lived. Children can discover how they made clothes from animal skins and weapons and tools from stone, and find out about their cave art - some of which can still be seen today. Full of facts, illustrations and photographs of historical artefacts.

Roman Britain, Ruth Brocklehurst & Abigail Wheatley ; illustrated by Ian McNee & Giacinto Gaudenzi ; designed by Anna Gould & Stephen Moncrieff ; edited by Jane Chisholm ; consultant, Dr. Andrew Gardner.

A comprehensive history of the Romans in Britain, from Julius Caesar's first invasions and Boudicca's rebellion to the founding of Roman London and the building of Hadrian's Wall. Full of detailed illustrations, dramatic artwork, reconstructions, photographs of Roman mosaics, statues and other artefacts.

Prehistoric Britain, written by Alex Frith [and 3 others] ; illustrated by Ian McNee & Giacinto Gaudenzi ; designed by Stephen Moncrieff, Tom Lalonde & Samantha Barrett ; edited by Ruth Brocklehurst & Jane Chisholm ; consultant, Dr. Ben Roberts, Prof. Timothy Taylor.

From the age of dinosaurs to the Roman invasion, this book tells the story of this vast and exciting period of British history. It describes when and how people first came to Britain, and includes information on the Bronze Age, Iron Age, Celts and the mysteries of Stonehenge.

The Usborne official knight's handbook, written by the most chivalrous Sir Archibald Whistleblade (also known as Sam Taplin) ; illustrated by a gracious draughtsman of the Antipodes, Sir Basil Silvermoon (also known as Ian McNee).

This handbook for knights covers everything from sieges and swordplay to feasts and fights.

My very first castles book, written by Dr. Abigail Wheatley ; illustrated by Lee Cosgrove ; designed by Alice Reese.

This is a non-fiction book for very young children, who will find lots of things to look at and talk about in this highly visual book about what it was like to live in a castle.

Usborne castles picture book, Dr. Abigail Wheatley & Rachel Firth ; illustrated by Ian McNee ; designed by Tom Lalonde, Jessica Johnson & Stephen Moncrieff.

A richly illustrated book that takes readers back in time to the dangerous Middle Ages, and the castles that people built and lived in. Children can discover who built castles, the weapons used to defend them and how everyday life was conducted, from feasting to fun to religious ceremonies.

The First World War, Henry Brook, Rob Lloyd Jones & Conrad Mason ; illustrated by Ian McNee ; designed by Anna Gould, Tom Lalonde & Stephen Moncrieff ; edited by Ruth Brocklehurst & Jane Chisholm ; consultant, Terry Charman.

From the terror of the trenches to the beaches of Gallipoli, this book tells the unique story of Britain during the first war to touch all corners of the globe. Full of intriguing facts, illustrations, photographs, detailed reconstructions, paintings and maps.

The boys who challenged Hitler : Knud Pedersen and the Churchill Club, Phillip Hoose.

At the outset of World War II, Denmark did not resist German occupation. Deeply ashamed of his nation's leaders, fifteen-year-old Knud Pedersen resolved with his brother and a handful of schoolmates to take action against the Nazis if the adults would not. Naming their secret club after the fiery British leader, the young patriots in the Churchill Club committed countless acts of sabotage, infuriating the Germans, who eventually had the boys tracked down and arrested. But their efforts were not in vain: the boys' exploits and eventual imprisonment helped spark a full-blown Danish resistance. Interweaving his own narrative with the recollections of Knud himself, here is Phil Hoose's inspiring story of these young war heroes.

The Second World War, Henry Brook ; illustrated by Ian McNee ; designed by Tom Lalonde, Stephen Moncrieff & Steve Wood ; edited by Ruth Brocklehurst & Jane Chisholm ; consultant, Terry Charman.

From the beaches of Normandy, to the air raid shelters in the Blitz, this book tells the story of Britain during the most destructive war of the 20th century.

Tony Robinson's kings and queens, illustrated by Tony Ross ; with contributions from John Farman [and ten others].

With an extra chapter on Queen Elizabeth II and her family including William, Kate and Prince George. Kings and Queens have always provided their subjects with a great deal to talk about. But how much do we really know about them? For instance, who became king when he was only nine months old? Which king invented the handkerchief?

Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, Hazel Maskell & Dr. Abigail Wheatley ; illustrated by Ian McNee & Giacinto Gaudenzi ; designed by Tom Lalonde ; edited by Ruth Brocklehurst & Jane Chisholm ; consultant, Dr. Ryan Lavelle.

A fascinating account of how Britain emerged from the Dark Ages, from bloodshed on the battlefield and kings in crisis, to monks and murder. Full of intriguing facts, illustrations, photographs, detailed reconstructions, paintings, maps and timelines.

The Middle Ages, Kate Davies, Conrad Mason & Dr. Abigail Wheatley ; illustrated by Ian McNee & Giacinto Gaudenzi ; designed by Anna Gould, Stephen Moncrieff & Stephen Wright ; edited by Ruth Brocklehurst & Jane Chisholm ; consultant, Prof. Christopher Dyer.

From the Battle of Hastings to the Wars of the Roses, this book tells the unique story of Medieval Britain. Full of intriguing facts, illustrations, photographs, detailed reconstructions, paintings, maps and family trees. From the Battle of Hastings to the Wars of the Roses, this book tells the unique story of Medieval Britain. Full of intriguing facts, illustrations, photographs, detailed reconstructions, paintings, maps and family trees.

Tudors and Stuarts, Fiona Patchett [and 3 others] ; illustrated by Ian McNee ; designed by Stephen Moncrieff & Steve Wood ; edited by Ruth Brocklehurst & Jane Chisholm ; consultant, Janice Barter & Dr. Anne Millard.

Recounts major events in English history during the reigns of the Tudor and Stuart dynasties, the Civil War, and the Commonwealth; profiles the monarchs and other major figures; and discusses everyday life and scientific advances.

The Georgians, Ruth Brocklehurst & Hazel Maskell ; illustrated by Ian McNee & Lynn Stone ; designed by Anna Gould, Tom Lalonde & Stephen Moncrieff ; edited by Jane Chisholm ; consultant, Prof. Stephen Conway.

An introduction to every aspect of life in Georgian Britain, from the grandeur of country stately homes to the squalor of city smugglers dens. Key figures and events include Bonnie Prince Charlie and his Jacobite rebels, Captain Cook exploring the South Pacific, the Boston tea party and Dr Johnson and his dictionary.

The Victorians, Ruth Brocklehurst ; illustrated by Ian McNee ; designed by Brenda Cole & Stephen Moncrieff ; edited by Jane Chisholm ; consultant, Dr. Hilary Fraser.

From slums to steelworks, to the British Empire and the Great Exhibition, this book tells the story of life in Victorian Britain.

Britain since the war, Henry Brook & Conrad Mason ; illustrated by Ian McNee ; designed by Tom Lalonde ; edited by Ruth Brocklehurst & Jane Chisholm ; consultant, Dr. Peter Madler.

From street parties at war's end, to new millenium celebrations, this book tells the story of Britian after World War Two. Covers topics such as the post-war austerity years, the swinging sixties, the decline of industries and the rise of new technologies.

Everything Vikings, Nadia Higgins with Vikings expert Andrew Jennings.

Provides information about Vikings, discussing their physical characteristics, how they lived, how they fought, who their Gods were, and how they globalized the world.

Viking world, Philippa Wingate & Dr. Anne Millard ; illustrated by Gerald Wood ; designed by Andrew Dixon.

The Vikings were great explorers, dramatic storytellers, skilled craftsmen and ruthless raiders this book is a comprehensive introduction to their world, illustrated with amazing photographs, artwork, diagrams and cutaways. Readers can learn about Vikings' everyday lives, their clothes, their food, their homes, their weapons, their culture and their legacy. Includes maps, a timeline, a glossary of Viking terms and a Who's who of all the legendary Vikings.

Out of the woods : a true story of an unforgettable event, Rebecca Bond.

Inspired by the author's grandfather's experiences living in a lodge in the woods, a story of how people and animals survive a forest fire in a small Canadian town.

Aztecs, Catriona Clarke ; designed by Laura Parker and Josephine Thompson ; illustrated by Adam Larkum.

Photographs, illustrations, and simple text describe the ancient Aztecs, how they lived and fought, what they ate, and their practice of human sacrifice.

The unlikely story of Bennelong and Phillip, Michael Sedunary ; artwork by Bern Emmerichs.

The Unlikely Story of Bennelong and Phillip is the second book in a series of books from Berbay Publishing exploring first settlement history in Australia. This extraordinary story about the friendship between Captain Arthur Phillip and the Aboriginal, Bennelong, is one of Australia's most important and intriguing stories, yet remains largely unknown. The background of first settlement in Australia (when the first fleet arrived) heightens the polarity between the two worlds of these two people traditional Aboriginal culture and values versus European culture and values. The book has been beautifully written by Michael Sedunary complimented with the extraordinary artwork by celebrated Australian ceramic artist, Bern Emmerichs.

The cowherd and the girl weaver = Niu lang zhi nu, adapted by Chu Yi ; translated by Liu Guangdi ; illustrated by Wang Weizhi.

Shou ji dan xiao gui, Guan Jiaqi zhu.

San ge chui niu dai wang, [bian hui: Hou Guanbin].

San zhi xiao zhu, bian hui: Hou Guanbin.

Xiao tu guai guai, [bian hui: Hou Guanbin].

Chinese folk tales. II = Zhongguo min su gu shi. Xia, adapter Zhao Jie ; illustrator Wang Ping, Zhang Ming ; translator Guo Bingke.

Guang xue shi yan shi, Wuerlike Boge zhu ; Ren Tiehong yi.

Sha tu shi yan shi, Wuerlike Boge zhu ; Ren Tiehong yi.

Zhi wu shi yan shi, Wuerlike Boge zhu ; Ren Tiehong yi.

Dian zi shi yan shi, (de) wu mi li ke, Bo Ge zhu ; Ren Tie Hong yi.

Li xue shi yan shi, (de) wu mi li ke, Bo Ge zhu ; Ren Tie Hong yi.

Qi hou shi yan shi, Wuerlike Boge zhu ; Ren Tiehong yi.

Dong wu wang guo da tan mi, zhu bian, Yu Bingzheng.

Yu mao mao chong mian dui mian = Face to face, Dalini A. Mulawosiji zhu ; Zhao Jie yi.

Yu shi zi mian dui mian = Face to face, Beifuli Xiubei'er, Deruike Xiubei'er zhu ; Zhong Huiyuan yi.

Yu xing xing mian dui mian = Face to face, Dimu Laman, Xieli Nuote zhu ; Sun Ning yi.

Yu jing yu mian dui mian = Face to face, Fulipu Nikelin, Linda Nikelin zhu ; Zhong Huiyuan yi.

Xie gie wo tian tang li de mei mei, Zhen ni te Li Kai li zhu ; Lin jing yi.

Fa lao de zu zhou, Wo'erfugang Huo'erbai'en, Haike Huo'erbai'en zhu ; Wang Taizhi, Shen Huizhu yi.

Wai gong de 13 hao gu zhai, Woerfugang Huoerbaien, Haike Huoerbaien zhu ; Wang Taizhi, Shen Huizhu yi.

Hou zi he da xiang = The monkey and the elephant, [Hou Guanbin bian hui ; Cai Guanping fan yi].

Xiao gong ji xue da ming = Little rooster learns to crow, [Hou Guanbin bian hui ; Wang Zengfen fan yi].

Xiao hou zi lao yue liang = The monkeys fish out the moon, [Hou Guanbin bian hui ; Wang Zengfen fan yi].

Xiao xiong xue ben ling = Little bear learned skills, [Hou Guanbin bian hui ; Cai Guanping fan yi].

Tangmu de wu ye hua yuan, Fei li pa Pi er si zhu ; Ma ai nong yi.

Xiaomai de wai hao, wen Xie Xiaoxie ; hui hua Cai Sao.

Xiaomai he wu gui, wen Xie Xiaoxie ; hui hua Cai Sao.

Xiaomai he Xiaomi, wen Xie Xiaoxie ; hui hua Cai Sao.

Xiaomai yan jie mu, wen Xie Xiaoxie ; hui hua Cai Sao.

Da hui lang Luoke, Zheng Yuanjie zhu.

Hong qi che li xian ji, Zheng Yuanjie zhu ; [cha tu, Zhou Qian].

Lu Xixi wai zhuan, Zheng Yuanjie zhu.

Qi qi hao xun yang jian, Zheng Yuanjie zhu ; [cha tu, Zhou Qian].

At the park = Au parc, une histoire de Mellow ; illustree par Amelie Graux.

The school picture = La photo de classe, une histoire de Mellow ; illustree par Pauline Duhamel.

Two mischievous children cause problems for the photographer who is trying to take the class picture.

Mamie est anglaise! = My granny is English : album interactif bilingue, 3-7 ans, Fern Powell-Samman ; illustrations, Gilly Gobinet.

Nekokun ichiba de keki o katta : Roshia no warabeuta, Yuri Wasunetsofu e ; Tanaka Tomoko hen yaku.

Aka ao kiiro, Deneux Xavier.

Henachoko, Furusho Yoko ; Kusunoki Shigenori.

Nonbiri shitetara, Gomi Taro.

Ie no naka no kamisama, Hayakawa Junko ; Motoshita Izumi.

Shonbori shinaide nezumikun, Henry Jed ; Nakagawa Chihiro.

Aribaba to yonjunin no tozoku : arabian naito yori, Imoto Yoko.

Minna panda, Ishii Kiyotaka.

Shirousagi to ringo no ki, Ishii Mutsumi saku ; Sakai Komako e.

Piyo piyo hajimete no kyanpu, Kudo Noriko.

Hoshizora densha ryuseigo, Kunisue Takushi ; Shikaku dezain kenkyujo.

Obachan no ringo pai, Miura Nao.

Umeboshikun no ochi, Mokako.

Kashi no ki no komoriuta = Love you forever, gensaku Robato Munch ; bun Hosoya Ryota; e Ise Hideko.

Obachan ga obachan ni natta hi, Nagano Hideko.

Ryusei danboruman, Mitsuru ; Iida Joji.

Don!, Nishimura Toshio saku e.

Ohiza de dakko, Hasegawa Yoshifumi ; Uchida Rintaro.

Kuroneko-san shironeko-san, Tokuda Yukihisa bun ; Wakayama Shizuko e.

Fu fu fu, saku Yasui Sueko ; e Natsume Shogo.

Boku no nisemono o tsukuru niwa, Yoshitake Shinsuke.

Riyu ga arimasu, Yoshitake Shinsuke.

Historias de la Biblia, ilustraciones, Gill Guile.

First words = Primeras palabras, [Roger Priddy].

Illustrates some words associated with each colorful pictures.

Las 4 estaciones, ilustraciones, Remi Saillard ; texto, Agnes Vandewiele.

Planetas, Gail Tuchman.

El sol, Charlotte Guillain.

Las estrellas, Lynn M. Stone.

100 cosas que deberias saber sobre el planeta tierra, Peter Riley.

Oceanos y mares, Stephen Savage ; [ilustraciones, Peter Bull Art Studio ; traduccion, Herminia Bevia].

101 cosas que deberias saber sobre los dinosaurios, [textos, Niko Dominguez ; ilustraciones, F. Valiente]

101 cosas que deberias saber sobre los animales, textos, Niko Dominguez, Estelle Talavera ; ilustraciones, F. Valiente.

Animals = animales, Roger Priddy.

Pequeno zoologico, Gail Tuchman.

El zoo, ilustraciones de Isabelle Assemat.

Mirame crecer, Penelope Arlon y Tory Gordon-Harris.

Insectos, anfibios y reptiles [obra colectiva creacion de Losange, con la colaboracion de Alain Breitenstein y Pierre Darmangeat ; traduccion, Antonio Resines, Herminia Bevia, Teresa Lopez]

Ranas fantasticas, Penelope Arlon.

Pajaros, Penelope Arlon y Tory Gordon-Harris.

100 cosas que deberias saber sobre los grandes felinos, Camilla de la Bedoyere ; asesor: Steve Parker.

101 cosas que deberias saber sobre los animales acuaticos y tiburones [textos, Niko Dominguez ; ilustraciones, F. Valiente, Lidia Di Blasi],

100 cosas que deberias saber sobre ballenas y delfines, Steve Parker ; asesora: Camilla de la Bedoyere.

101 cosas que deberias saber sobre el cuerpo humano, [textos, Miriam Baquero y Niko Dominguez ; ilustraciones, F. Valiente]

Los 5 sentidos, Ilustraciones de Henri Fellner ; texto de Francoise de Guibert.

101 cosas que deberias saber sobre los trenes, [textos, Maria J. Gomez ; ilustraciones, F. Valiente]

Vehiculos de emergencia, Penelope Arlon y Tory Gordon-Harris.

El futbol, ilustraciones de Vincent Desplanche ; [redaccion, Francoise de Guibert]

Los piratas, ilustraciones de Marie Delafon ; [redaccion, Francoise de Guibert]

Caballeros y castillos, ilustraciones de Charles Dutertre ; [redaccion, Agnes Vandewiele].

Colon : un viajero enigmatico, Jose Moran ; ilustrado por Jose Maria Rueda.

Hola, Hombre Mosca, Tedd Arnold ; translated by Madelca Dominguez.

Miau y la caja grande : and the big box, Sebastien Braun.

Clifford va al doctor, Norman Bridwell.

Clifford va al zoologico, Norman Bridwell ; translated by Eida de la Vega.

Los tres osos, Anthony Browne ; traduccion de Fabiano Durand.

Tractores, [diseno e ilustraciones, Jordi Busquets]

El circo con ventanas, [ilustraciones, Florencia Cafferata]

A construir la ciudad!, [translated by Madelca Domiinguez].

Cuentos para antes de dormir : de animales, [direccion editorial, Raquel Lopez Varela].

La historia de Iqbal, Francesco D'Adamo ; tr. de Rosa Huguet.

La maceta vacia, Demi ; [traduccion de Teresa Farran].

La bruja de la montana, Gloria Cecilia Diaz ; ilustraciones de Emilio Urberuaga.

El paseo de Rosalia, Pat Hutchins ; [traduccion, Silvia Perez Tato].

Donde esta el ombliguito? : un libro para levantar la tapita, por Karen Katz ; [traduccion de Argentina Palacios Ziegler].

Morris, el cole ha desaparecido, Gabriela Keselman ; ilustraciones de Maxi Luchini.

Morris, es mi cumpleanos!, Gabriela Keselman ; ilustraciones de Maximiliano Luchini.

Morris, regalame un amigo, Gabriela Keselman ; ilustraciones de Maximiliano Luchini.

Paula y el amuleto perdido, Concha Lopez Narvaez, Rafael Salmeron.

Paula y el rey nino, Concha Lopez Narvaez, Rafael Salmeron.

Pupi en la playa, Maria Menendez-Ponte ; ilustraciones de Javier Andrada.

Pupi va al hospital, Maria Menendez-Ponte ; ilustraciones de Javier Andrada.

Pupi y el cabeza hueca, [Texto impreso] Maria Menendez-Ponte ; ilustraciones de Javier Andrada.

Pupi y los piratas, Maria Menendez-Ponte ; ilustraciones de Javier Andrada

El Pirata Garrapata, Juan Munoz Martin ; [ilustraciones y cubierta Antonio Tello].

El pirata Garrapata en Africa Juan Munoz Martin ; [ilustraciones, Antonio Tello].,

El pirata Garrapata en Chichen Itza, Juan Munoz Martin ; ilustraciones de Antonio Tello.

El pirata Garrapata en la ciudad prohibida de Pekin casi pierde el peluquin, Juan Munoz Martin ; [de las ilustraciones Antonio Tello].

Fray Perico y la navidad, Juan Munoz Martin ; [ilustraciones, Antonio Tello].

Fray Perico y su borrico, Juan Munoz Martin ; [ilustraciones y cubierta, Antonio Tello].

Fray Perico, Calcetin y el guerrillero Martin, Juan Munoz ; [ilustraciones, Antonio Tello].

Desastre en la cocina = A mess in the kitchen, [text by Isabel Munoz ; illustrations by Gustavo Mazali].

Donde esta Eric? = Where is Eric?, [por/by Isabel Munoz ; illustrations by Gustavo Mazali].

En el museo = At the museum, [por/by Isabel Munoz ; illustrations by Gustavo Mazali].

El caballero de la noche, Mary Pope Osborne ; ilustraciones de Bartolome Segui ; traduccion de Macarena Salas

El secreto de la momia, Mary Pope Osborne ; ilustraciones de Bartolome Segui ; traduccion de Macarena Salas.

La noche de los ninjas, Mary Pope Osborne ; ilustraciones de Bartolome Segui ; traduccion de Macarena Salas.

Animales del mar : pop-ups divertidos, [ilustraciones, Elena Ospina Mejia].

Mascotas : pop-ups divertidos, [ilustraciones, Elena Ospina Mejia].

La estrella de Navidad, Marcus Pfister.

Mi hermana es una mofeta, Berta Pinan, Francesca Assirelli

La senora tormenta, Sagrario Pinto ; ilustraciones de Teresa Novoa

Quiero ser-- : oficios, [ilustracion, Susana Hoslet].

Llego la Navidad, David!, David Shannon ; [translated by Maria Dominguez].

Los calzoncillos de Pablo Diablo, Francesca Simon ; ilustraciones de Tony Ross ; traduccion de Miguel Azaola.

Translation of: Horrid Henry's underpants.

Pablo Diablo, Francesca Simon ; illustraciones de Tony Ross ; traduccion de Miguel Azaola.

Pablo Diablo y el partidazo de futbol, Francesca Simon ; ilustraciones de Tony Ross ; traduccion de Miguel Azaola.

Pablo Diablo y el Raton Perez, Francesca Simon ; illustraciones de Tony Ross ; traduccion de Miguel Azaola.

365 cuentos de 1 minuto para ir a dormir.,

Animales del mundo, escrito por Agnes Vandewiele ; ilustraciones de Nathalie Choux

El dragon que queria ser violinista, Luisa Villar Liebana ; ilustraciones de Claudia Ranucci.

Older Fiction

Been there, done that : writing stories from real life, Mike Winchell.

A collection of short stories with the authors' notes on how they used their real-life experiences in them.

Seven dead pirates : a ghost story, Linda Bailey.

Lewis Dearborn is a lonely, anxious, "terminally shy" boy of eleven when his great-grandfather passes away and leaves Lewis's family with his decaying seaside mansion. Lewis is initially delighted with his new bedroom, a secluded tower in a remote part of the house. Then he discovers that it's already occupied by the ghosts of seven dead pirates. Worse, the ghosts expect him to help them re-take their ship, now restored and on display in a local museum, so they can make their way to Libertalia, a legendary pirate utopia. The only problem is that this motley crew hasn't left the house in almost two hundred years and is terrified of going outside. As Lewis warily sets out to assist his new roommates a raucous, unruly bunch who exhibit a strange delight in thrift-store fashions and a thirst for storybooks he begins to open himself to the possibilities of friendship, passion and joie de vivre and finds the courage to speak up.

The perfect match, E.D. Baker.

When former tooth-fairy-in-training Cory Feathering was stripped of her fairy skills, she discovered that, as the descendent of a cupid, she was born to be a matchmaker, and now her latest job is to find the perfect match for Goldilocks--the only trouble is that he is getting married to someone else.

My dead bunny, Sigi Cohen ; illustrated by James Foley.

"My dead bunny's name is Brad; his odour is extremely bad. He visits me when I'm in bed

Usborne illustrated Canterbury tales, from the original by Geoffrey Chaucer ; retold by Sarah Courtauld, Susanna Davidson & Dr. Abigail Wheatley ; illustrated by Maria Surducan & Ian McNee ; designed by Lenka Hrehova.

A band of strangers sets off on a pilgrimage from London to Canterbury. To amuse themselves along the way, they hold a storytelling competition but the tales soon turn from ripping yarns to slanging matches!

From the cutting room of Barney Kettle, Kate de Goldi.

An unnamed man in a hospital bed tells the story of thirteen-year-old film director Barney Kettle and his sister Ren, who are on a mission to film the story of their local street.

Seventh son, Joseph Delaney ; illustrations by David Wyatt.

The Spook's apprentice: For years, the local Spook has been keeping the County safe from evil. Now his time is coming to an end, but who will take over? Many apprentices have tried. Some floundered, some fled, some failed to stay alive. Just one boy is left. Thomas Ward. He is the last hope. But does he stand a chance against Mother Malkin, the most dangerous witch in the County?

Francine Poulet meets the ghost raccoon, Kate DiCamillo ; illustrated by Chris Van Dusen.

When she confronts a screaming raccoon that may or may not be a ghost, animal control officer Francine Poulet questions her abilities.

The doldrums, written and illustrated by Nicholas Gannon.

An eccentric like all Helmsleys, eleven-year-old Archer escapes his overprotective mother and recruits two friends, Oliver and Adelaide, to help him plan a rescue of his long-lost grandparents, world-famous explorers who disappeared atop an iceberg in the Antarctic.

A pack divided, Erin Hunter.

For the first time Storm can remember, she has a place in a Pack, and the world that was devastated by the Big Growl is finally at peace. But tensions are rising among the dogs of the Wild Pack and the greatest danger they face may come from within.

Moth Flight's vision, Erin Hunter.

Strange visions drive a young WindClan cat named Moth Flight to leave her home on a journey that will change the future of the new warrior Clans.

You can't see the elephants, Susan Kreller ; translated by Elizabeth Gaffney.

When she suspects that her young neighbours are being abused by their father, one brave girl takes a stand to protect them.

The Snottle, Michael Lawrence.

A new girl at Jiggy's school has an allergy, her nose runs dramatically at unexpected times. One day, in class, the new girl does a might sneeze, spraying snot all over the window, and Jiggy sees pictures in it that fortell the future. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Project Alpha, D.J. MacHale.

Eight boys and girls compete for a spot on the space voyage that will search for a source to solve Earth's energy crisis.

Shadows of Sherwood : a Robyn Hoodlum adventure, Kekla Magoon.

When Nott City is taken over by a harsh governor, Ignomus Crown, and her parents disappear, twelve-year-old Robyn Loxley flees for her life and joins a group of children trying to take back what is rightfully theirs in this futuristic retelling of Robin Hood.

Sunny Sweet is so not scary, Jennifer Ann Mann.

Masha, Junchao, and Alice are having a slumber party, with scary movies and popcorn but when the lights go out and they start to hear noises they become convinced that a ghost is in the house, and Masha's brilliant little sister Sunny decides that they should collect actual data on the spirit world and become ghost hunters.

Sister heart, Sally Morgan.

In my head, I'm someplace else. I hear the crack of flaming wood, smell smoky campfire burning, lean against Mum's knee, listen to grannies tell stories. In my head, I'm home. Taken far from everyone and everything she knows and loves, Annie must make a new life in a strange world. A sister-friend brings fresh hope, but can it last?

Olive of Groves, Katrina Nannestad ; illustrated by Lucia Masciullo.

Olive has always dreamed of attending boarding school, but Mrs Groves' Boarding School for Naughty Boys, Talking Animals and Circus Performers is not what she expected. To tell the truth, dear reader, it is not what anyone expected! The headmistress is completely bonkers and Pig McKenzie, school bully and all-round nasty swine, is determined to make Olive's life unbearable. Olive, however, is clever, sweet and kind, and soon gains the loyalty and devotion of three rats, a short-sighted moose, a compulsive liar and a goose who faints at the sight of cherries. But will friendship and wits be enough when Pig McKenzie puts his Truly Wicked Plan into gear? Or will Olive be cast out of Groves forever?

The fish detective, Chris O'Dowd & Nick V. Murphy ; illustrated by Walter Giampaglia/Cartoon Saloon.

Martin's parents are strapped for cash: it's going to be a budget Christmas this year. So Martin plans to buy his own presents and attempts, unsuccessfully, to get a job. Padraic puts in a word for him with his Auntie Bridget, who runs the local butcher's shop. But her shop is struggling as the fish shop across the road undercuts her and Bridget just can't compete. No one knows how the owner, Francie Feeley, does it especially since he doesn't seem to employ anyone at his fish factory. No one goes in; no one goes out it's a mystery. Intrigued, Martin decides to go undercover and find out the truth, like a fish-mole or fish detective. Martin infiltrates the factory and discovers that Francie is illegally employing a gang of Brazilian fish-gutters. They're a lot of fun and one of them, Fabio, becomes Martin's good friend. But when Martin is exposed as a spy, he has to choose which side he's on. Will Christmas be ruined for the whole of Boyle?

Dolls of hope, Shirley Parenteau.

When eleven-year-old Chiyo Tamura is sent from her home in a small Japanese mountain village to a girls' school in the city of Tsuchiura, she never imagines that she will soon be in Tokyo helping to welcome more than twelve thousand Friendship Dolls from America including Emily Grace, a gift to her own school. Nor could she dream that she'd have an important role in the crafting of Miss Tokyo, one of fifty-eight Japanese dolls to be sent to America in return. But when an excited Chiyo is asked to be Emily Grace's official protector, one jealous classmate will stop at nothing to see her fail. How can Chiyo reveal the truth and restore her own good name?

Sammael's wings, Hilton Pashley.

Everything Jonathan loves is threatened. His angel father is wounded and lost, and his demon mother is missing in Hell. When his great-aunt Sammael, an archangel, returns from exile, Jonathan finally has a chance to bring his family back together. But a terrible new enemy wants to create chaos and fear throughout the universe, and he needs Jonathan's wings to do it. Jonathan must go through Heaven and Hell to save them all.

The double cross : (and other skills I learned as a superspy), Jackson Pearce.

Overweight and non-athletic, twelve-year-old Hale may have been born and raised to be a spy for the Sub Rosa Society but it seems he is unlikely to become a Field Agent until his parents are captured by the evil League and Hale sets out on a solo mission to save them.

The seventh most important thing, Shelley Pearsall.

In 1963, thirteen-year-old Arthur is sentenced to community service helping the neighbourhood Junk Man after he throws a brick at the old man's head in a moment of rage, but the junk he collects might be more important than he suspects. Inspired by the work of American folk artist James Hampton.

The lightning queen, Laura Resau.

On the Hill of Dust, in the remote mountains of Mexico, an eleven-year-old Mixtec boy called Teo lives with his family and the animals that he has healed, but one day a Romany caravan rolls into town with a young girl who calls herself Esma, the Gypsy Queen of Lightning it is the beginning of a life-long friendship that will change both their lives.

City of thirst, Carrie Ryan & John Parke Davis ; illustrations by Todd Harris.

Marrill thought that her adventures were over but a mysterious riddle leads her back to the magical pirate ship, Kraken, and her old friend, Fin. The Pirate Stream on which they sail is in danger of destruction. Can Fin and Marrill solve the Riddle of the Salt Sand King before it's too late?

The mystery of the zorse's mask, Linda Joy Singleton.

The Curious Cat Spy Club formed by sixth-graders Kelsey, Becca, and Leo returns to solve the mystery of Becca's zorse before she has to give him away.

The hollow boy, Jonathan Stroud.

Lockwood & Co. might be the smallest (some might say shambollic) Psychic Detection Agency in London. But its three agents Lockwood, Lucy and George are exceptional Talents. And they get results. When an outbreak of ghostly phenomena grows to terrifying levels in Chelsea, Scotland Yard is left baffled. Even more baffling is that Lockwood & Co appear to have been excluded from the huge team of Agents investigating the Chelsea Outbreak. Surely this is the perfect chance for them to show once and for all that they're actually the best in town? Well, that's if they can put aside their personal differences for long enough to march into action with their rapiers, salt and iron.

A slice of the moon, Sandi Toksvig.

Because of the potato me and my family left our home and travelled 6,000 miles to find a new life. Slim Hannigan and her family are poor but happy. Theirs is a life filled with love and laughter and a pet pig called Hamlet. But things change overnight, and suddenly they find themselves facing hunger and danger like they have never known. So they leave their village in Ireland to journey to America where, they hope, family and fortune await them. Slim soon finds herself living a life that feels just like one of those far-fetched stories her Da has always told. Can one brave girl keep her family together no matter what is thrown at them?

Little stars : a Hetty Feather adventure, Jacqueline Wilson ; illustrated by Nick Sharratt.

Hetty Feather has begun a new chapter in her life story. Escaping from Tanglefield's Travelling Circus with her dearest friend Diamond, Hetty is determined to find them positions as glamorous music hall artistes. Hetty and Diamond quickly become the Little Stars of Mrs Ruby's show, alongside many colourful acts including an old friend from Hetty's past, Flirty Bertie. But the Cavalcade proves a dangerous place, and Hetty must fight to protect her darling Diamond, who longs for a normal childhood. Meanwhile, Hetty struggles to understand her feelings for Bertie and for Jem, whom she has never forgotten. Hetty dreams of a glittering future for herself and Diamond. The bright lights of the London theatre world beckon will Hetty become a true star? Starring a cast of wonderful characters, both old favourites and new, this is the fifth fabulous Hetty Feather story.

Picture Books

Moomin and the wishing star, based on the original stories by Tove Jansson.

When Moomintroll finds a beautiful shiny pebble, Snorkmaiden thinks it might be a star and if it is a star, then Moomin can make a wish! But wishes are difficult things to get right, and while Moomin worries about what his will be, the star's shine beginsto fade.

I'll wait, Mr. Panda, Steve Antony.

Mr. Panda is making something, and all of his animal friends are interested but only Penguin is willing to wait to see what it is.

Lost. Found., Marsha Diane Arnold ; pictures by Matthew Cordell.

When a bear loses his bright red scarf in the woods, it is found and lost again by a series of animals that use it to keep warm or to have fun, but they disagree over who really owns it and cause a problem that only the scarf's true owner can fix.

I can roar, Frank Asch.

By looking through the hole provided over each animal's body, the reader can pretend to be that animal by making the appropriate sound or expression.

Over the river & through the wood : a holiday adventure, Linda Ashman ; illustrated by Kim Smith.

The classic song gets a fresh new twist! The fun begins when Grandma and Grandpa send invitations to their far-flung, modern, and multiracial family: Come to our house for the holidays and bring your favorite pie! Off everyone goes, driving down snowy roads, riding the train, boarding a plane even sailing along in a hot-air balloon. As each family faces an obstacle that delays their trip, they learn that sometimes the most old-fashioned form of transportation works best.

Alphabet book, Elsa Beskow.

Rosalind and the little deer, Elsa Beskow.

Rosalind must persuade the mighty king to part with his pet deer the same deer that once roved freely and that she loved to play with in the shade of her lime tree.

Woody, Hazel and Little Pip, Elsa Beskow.

Describes woodland scenes in the autumn when two acorn children get blown away in the wind.

I need a hug, Aaron Blabey.

'I need a hug. Will you cuddle me, Lou?' 'What? With those spikes? Get away from me! Shoo!' All this little porcupine wants is a hug. But with such prickly spikes, will she ever get the cuddle she craves?

Bear can dance!, Suzanne Bloom.

Bear wishes he could fly. Goose is quite sure Bear will never get off the ground. But Fox has a few ideas. Can she teach him how? Both Goose and Fox are in for a big Bear surprise! These three friends reunite in this rollicking story about the rewards of perseverance.

Spooky Pookie, Sandra Boynton.

What does little Pookie want to be for Halloween this year? It's so hard to choose.

Annie and the wild animals, Jan Brett.

When her cat disappears during winter, Annie searches for a new pet among the woodland animals until her beloved Taffy reappears with a surprise in the spring.

The turnip, Jan Brett.

Badger Girl is delighted to find the biggest turnip she has ever seen growing in her vegetable garden, but when the time comes to harvest the giant root, she is unable to pull it up without help from family and friends.

Humans and other animals : an A to Z in sign language and pictures, Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin.

Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin are photographic artists, best known for the way they merge photojournalism and visual art, producing provocative, ambiguous interpretations of history and current events. Now, in their first book for children, they turn this way of looking at the world into a witty and playful photographic ABC. Humans and Other Animals is enhanced by British Sign Language and produced in collaboration with students and staff at London's Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children. Making unexpected connections between familiar words and their meanings through black-and-white photography, text and brightly coloured graphics, the artists play with the complex relationship between image and text. Broomberg and Chanarin's imagery, coupled with photographs from the Getty Archive in London, makes for an alternative reading experience that teaches young readers to 'listen with their eyes'.

Charley Harper's Book of colors, text by Zoe Burke ; illustrations by Charley Harper Art Studio.

Charley Harper's brightly rendered animal illustrations in this board book will teach youngsters their colours in no time, with Zoe Burke's rhyming text offering read-aloud fun.

Baa, baa, black sheep, Jane Cabrera.

In this take-off on the familiar nursery rhyme, black sheep graciously offers bag after bag of wool to Miss, who handcrafts mittens, a tea cosy, and more for her friends, then produces a sweater for the shivering sheep when all the wool is gone.

Farm animals, Rod Campbell.

From Rod Campbell, the bestselling creator of the beloved classic Dear Zoo, comes a brand-new board book all about animals on the farm!

The queen's spaghetti, Patricia Cleveland-Peck ; illustrated by Tim Archbold.

There's squiggly, wiggly, spaghetti everywhere! "Iggly-wiggly Spaghetti-o!" Queen Nellie and King Jim live in a big old castle with lots of friendly animals, and after a long day the Queen decides to cook the King's favourite dinner spaghetti! She sings as she stirs, but oh no it just keeps growing! Can Queen Nellie find anyone to help clean it all up before King Jim gets home? A funny, wiggly story with lots of friendly faces and much too much spaghetti!

When I grow up, Andrew Daddo, Jonathan Bentley.

What do you want to be when you grow up? A performer? An astronaut? A secret agent?

Race car count, Rebecca Kai Dotlich ; illustrated by Michael Slack.

Count to ten with fast and colourful race cars.

Daddy, I can't sleep, Alan Durant, Judi Abbot.

When Little Panda can't sleep, Daddy Panda helps him understand that there's nothing to be afraid of. They explore their habitat together and soon they are calm and ready for bed. This is a soothing and reassuring bedtime book for little pandas everywhere.

Holey moley, Lois Ehlert.

After digging holes and munching on crawly bugs, a chubby mole settles in her cozy burrow for winter. Includes glossary identifying all of the different worms, caterpillars, moths, and butterflies included in the illustrations.

Where's the baboon?, written by Michael Escoffier ; illustrated by Kris Di Giacomo.

If you love word games and riddles, you are really going to love this book! If you love cats, rats, rabbits, and baboons, then this book is for you! If you like reading or are just learning to read, this book is for you! Or if you don't yet know how to read but like playing with letters and words, or even if you are no good at reading, you don't even like the alphabet, you were just passing by and happened to see this book, or maybe you are just curious to know what happens in a school where all the students are total animals this book is for you.

Land shark, Beth Ferry ; illustrated by Ben Mantle.

Bobby wants a shark for his birthday, so he is disappointed when his parents get him a puppy instead but this puppy turns out to be a bit of a shark herself.

Those pesky rabbits, Ciara Flood.

Bear lived on his own in the middle of nowhere and that was just the way he liked it. So, you can imagine how cross he was when a family of rabbits built their house right next to his!

Aliens love dinopants, Claire Freedman & Ben Cort.

When the aliens crash-land in the jungle, they have no idea that they are about to stumble on the biggest stash of pants ever. Their glee knows no bounds! That is, until the prehistoric owners of the outsized stash turn up. A fabulous new book in the bestselling Underpants series which brings together aliens and dinosaurs into one interstellar, pantstastic adventure!

Aunty Edna of Duck Creek Pond, Nigel Gray ; illustrated by Lisa Allen.

Aunty Edna, a mallard duck, persuades the black swans and the white swans.

The knights before Christmas, Joan Holub ; illustrated by Scott Magoon.

'Twas December 24th, and three brave knights were just settling in for the night when out on the drawbridge, there arose such a clatter! The knights try everything to get rid of this unknown invader (Santa Claus!), a red and white knight with a fleet of dragons.

Blue Penguin, Petr Horacek.

I feel just like a penguin, says Blue Penguin. But you're not like us, said the other penguins and they left him all alone. Poor Blue Penguin. Will he be able to convince the other penguins he is one of them after all?

Grandad and the three greedy goats, Clayson and Mike Howell.

In this irreverent New Zealand take on the story of Three billy goats gruff, the goats are the villains. Accompanied by quirky, expressive illustrations, and told in memorable rhyme, this picture book contains a message about protecting New Zealand's natural environment against introduced species such as goats.

Lucy & Tom at Christmas, Shirley Hughes.

It's Christmas, and Lucy and Tom are getting ready! There are cards to make, a tree to decorate and presents to hide. And how can you get to sleep when Father Christmas may be coming? This classic picture book from the creator of Dogger is the perfect book for Christmas excitement.

Bea in The Nutcracker, Rachel Isadora.

Bea and her toddler ballet class perform "The Nutcracker."

Claire and the weka, story by Robbie James ; illustrations by Sunset.

Claire loves her teddy bear and plays with him all the time. When Claire takes him on holiday to the Marlborough Sounds a cheeky Weka wants to play with him as well! A charming story about family and friends.

Twit and Howlet and the balloon, Barbara Jones.

Howlet and Twit are the youngest members of the Owl family. They are twins. Sometimes they are indulged and sometimes they are sat upon, just like everyone else. But one day Twit and Howlet build themselves a home-made hot-air ballon and lift themselves away from the nightly rows about the television. Up, up, up they drift into the unknown with their Wellingtons, sun-spectacles and mousewhiches. Climb aboard Twit and Howlet's home-made ballon adventure. What will they see floating high up and away through sunsets and rainstorms? Where will their journey end? The South Pole? Devon? Belgium, perhaps?

Let's catch that rainbow!, written and illustrated by Ann Keane.

Hadleigh tries to catch a rainbow, but no matter what he does it's always out of reach. Will Hadleigh be able to catch one with some help?

It's tough to lose your balloon, Jarrett J. Krosoczka.

Illustrations and simple text suggest ways see the positive side of difficulties, from losing one's balloon.

Little Red Gliding Hood, story, Tara Lazar ; pictures, Troy Cummings.

Little Red is an excellent ice skater, but she will need a good partner for the skating pairs competition and the only one available is a certain Wolf, who needs new skates as badly as Little Red does.

Tacky and the haunted igloo, written by Helen Lester and illustrated by Lynn Munsinger.

Tacky is not very helpful as Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect plan and prepare for Halloween, turning their igloo into a haunted house and making treats, but while Tacky is finishing his costume something really frightening arrives, and only he can chase it away.

A line can be, Laura Ljungkvist.

Encourages young readers to follow the line as it forms different shapes that demonstrate opposites.

Touch the red button, [by Alex Lluch].

"Touch the Red Button" is the most fun and interactive book designed to help your child learn: colours, shapes, counting, vocabulary, fine motor skills, comparing objects, pattern recognition, following instructions, positive reinforcement & so much more!

Too busy sleeping, Zanni Louise & Anna Pignataro.

Eleanor longs to play with her baby brother, but newborn Reuben is always asleep. Will Eleanor wear out with waiting? Instantly loveable, this adorable tale with universal themes that will resonate with all families with siblings.

Stanley the amazing knitting cat, Emily MacKenzie.

Stanley love to knit. He knocks up pom-poms at breakfast time, whips up bobble hats at bath time. He even knits in his sleep! And what does Stanley do with his wonderful woollies? He gives them to his friends of course balaclavas for bunnies, neckwarmers for giraffes and much more besides. But when Stanley gets carried away with his dream of winning the Woolly Wonders Competition, he has to decide what's more important his knitting or his friends?

The good little book, words by Kyo Maclear ; pictures by Marion Arbona.

While banished to a dusty study one day "to think things over", a boy pulls a book off a shelf and with great reluctance begins to read. As the afternoon passes, the story nabs him and carries him away. Before long, this good little book becomes his loyal companion, accompanying him everywhere until, one day, the book is lost. Will this bad little boy get back his good little book? Will the good little book survive on its own without a proper jacket?

Look!, Edouard Manceau ; [translation by Karen Li].

Take a look. And see the world in a new way.

Miracle on 133rd Street, Sonia Manzano ; illustrated by Marjorie Priceman.

The day before Christmas, everyone in Jose's neighbourhood seems grumpy, including his mother who is homesick for Puerto Rico, but when he and his parents return from the pizzeria where they borrowed an oven to cook their roast, the heavenly aroma reminds those they pass of all they have to celebrate.

Scarecrow magic, Ed Masessa ; illustrated by Matt Myers.

When night falls and the moon appears, magic is in the air and Scarecrow comes alive and plays with all his ghoulish and ghostly friends.

Two is enough, Janna Matthies ; illustrated by Tuesday Mourning.

From playing in the snow to a rainy-day ride, to double-scoop treats and crash-landing in leaves, two can be the perfect number for creating life's memories. And two can definitely be enough for a warm family, full of the love, support, and comfort that every child needs.Whether a father and daughter, mother and son, or a grandparent and grandchild, two is enough to fill each season of the year with wonders, big and small. Author Janna Matthies' soothing rhyme and Merrilee Liddiard's warm illustrations of diverse pairs make this story perfect for encouraging a sense of acceptance, security, and community.

Just a special Thanksgiving, Mercer Mayer.

Now he is going to have a Thanksgiving he'll never forget! From the school play to a surprise dinner for all of Critterville, celebrate along with Little Critter and his family as they give thanks this holiday.

Mouse in the house, Gillian McClure.

Is there a mouse living in this house? Well, the bird has seen it, the squirrel has heard it, the cat has even touched it.

I get dressed, David McPhail.

Board book adaptation of the clothing words vocabulary from David McPhail's My Mother Goose.

I play, David McPhail.

An adaptation of the action words vocabulary from David McPhail's My Mother Goose.

Grandma in blue with red hat, words by Scott Menchin ; pictures by Harry Bliss.

After his teacher says that anything can be in an art exhibition, and his fellow students give myriad reasons why something might belong in a museum, a child offers his special grandmother as an exhibit but when the curator cites a rule against accepting grandmas, the child has a better idea.

Book, David Miles ; illustrations by Natalie Hoopes.

In a world dazzled by the latest gadgets and mesmerized by Internet videos, the humble book seems like the most ordinary thing that could be. And perhaps it is until you learn to look closer and closer and closer and you're suddenly in a world that only you can imagine.

My wild family, Laurent Moreau.

A girl introduces the reader to the members of her family, all of whom are wild animals.

Achoo!, Virginie Morgand ; based on an original idea by Balthazar Chapuis.

It's spring and the animals in the forest can't stop sneezing. But something surprising happens each time an animal says achoo! After sniffing a flower blue bear sneezes, and his round blue ears fly to the next page, where fox mistakes them for blueberries. But before fox knows it, "Achoo!", his triangular ears are also soaring over the page to be found by another animal. At the end of the book, we see how each animal has sneezed their way to a completely new look! Filled with humour, Achoo! is an entertaining introduction to shapes and colours.

Tough guys : (have feelings too), Keith Negley.

Explains through simple text and colourful illustrations that tough guys have the same feelings as you and I.

Chicken in the kitchen, Nnedi Okorafor, Mehrdokht Amini.

A story of a young Nigerian girl's encounter with a chicken in her kitchen which later turns out to be a New Yam Festival.

Beautiful hands, Kathryn Otoshi, Bret Baumgarten.

Little hands can do so many wonderful things: plant ideas; lift spirits; stretch imaginations. This colourful concept book rouses children to use their hands for the good and reach for their dreams.

Bears in a band, Shirley Parenteau ; illustrated by David Walker.

The impossibly cute bears are back and this time they have musical instruments at the ready. The little bears pick up their instruments and play a noisy song. They don t care if the notes are wrong! But uh-oh, Big Brown Bear is fast asleep. Will their lively music wake him up? A small moment of trepidation segues into a jubilant performance in a story that will be sweet music to little ears.

Boo!, Leslie Patricelli.

It's Halloween! Time to dress up and trick-or-treat!

The plan, words by Alison Paul and pictures by Barbara Lehman.

Coping with a loss, a father and daughter rediscover an important piece of family history and begin to build a new life filled with adventure, in a book that features twenty letter-by-letter word shifts.

My family tree and me, Dusan Petricic.

A young boy outlines his ancestors on both his mother's and his father's sides.

Bedtime, [Chez Picthall ; illustrated by Angie Hewitt]

In the early stages of a baby's development it is important for them to experience big, bold, bright images, as these help the visual part of their brain to develop. Babies will find this book fascinating!

Samurai Santa : a very ninja Christmas, Rubin Pingk.

Yukio wants to have a snowball fight but all the other ninjas want to stay good for Santa.

Bear and Bunny, Daniel Pinkwater ; illustrated by Will Hillenbrand.

From the inimitable Daniel Pinkwater comes a funny and disarmingly sweet tale of two forest friends musing on the nature of a good pet. The bear and the bunny are friends who like to wander in the woods, look for things to eat, sing songs, and talk things over. One day, the bunny asks the bear, "Why do we not have some kind of pet?" Well, the bear is not sure what a pet is. So the bunny explains that it s an animal that you take care of and feed, and one that loves you. But a pinecone is not the right pet for a bear and a bunny. And a caterpillar is nice, but it may not be very much fun. After a much-needed nap in the forest, will these two find their perfect pet?

My alien and me, Smriti Prasadam-Halls and Tom McLaughlin.

Introduce one little boy with a rocket ship. Set him on an adventure to a faraway planet. Add one curious little alien-and you have My Alien and Me an exciting story about celebrating differences and making friends.

Waddle! Waddle!, story and pictures by James Proimos.

A penguin waddles along, searching for the dancing friend he met yesterday, while encountering other penguins, and a hungry seal on the way.

Murphy in the city, Alice Provensen.

Murphy, a small terrier, reluctantly leaves his farm for a trip to the city, where he finds many things to do and bark at but he is happy to return to his barn at the end of the day.

Up hamster, down hamster, written and illustrated by Kass Reich.

Teaches about opposites using illustrations of hamsters playing and engaging in fun activities.

On the farm, Kate Riggs ; illustrated by Fiammetta Dogi.

Detailed illustrations and simple text are paired within a board book format to introduce young readers to the sounds and names of baby and adult barnyard animals.

Time to build, Kate Riggs ; illustrated by Laszlo Kubinyi.

Detailed illustrations and simple text are paired within a board book format to introduce young readers to six common tools and how they are used in a special project.

Really and truly : a story about dementia, written by Emilie Rivard ; illustrations by Anne-Claire Delisle.

When Charlie's beloved grandfather develops dementia, Charlie finds a new way to communicate with him. This moving story gives children a way discuss this tragic disease when it affects one of their relatives.

Mad in the back, Michael Rosen & Richard Watson.

Two siblings drive their mother to distraction on the car journey from hell, while Mum tries every trick in the book to get them to behave, from cunning distractions "Look! It's a LAMP-POST" to threats of abandonment by the side of the road. All together now: "Are we nearly there yet?"

What James said, Liz Rosenberg ; illustrated by Matt Myers.

A little girl ignores her best friend James after she hears rumours that he has been talking about her, but soon realizes that she misses his friendship.

Big bot, small bot : a book of robot opposites, Marc Rosenthal.

Lift the flaps and discover opposites with these friendly robots!

Christmas at Grandma's beach house, Claire Saxby ; illustrated by Janine Dawson.

It's Christmas in Australia, and what better way to celebrate than to gather at Grandma's beach house! It's the Twelve Days of Christmas, Aussie style. 'On the fourth day of Christmas, we went down to the sea, Four beaming aunts, Three best friends, Two Uncle Bob's, And my Grandma, my family and me.' The perfect Aussie Christmas book that celebrates sand, surf and sun, from award-winning author Claire Saxby.

Mr. Happy & Miss Grimm, Antonie Schneider ; illustrated by Susanne Strasser.

When Mr. Happy moves next door to Miss Grimm and begins planting gardens and making friendly gestures, Miss Grimm is not pleased but soon, she feels something strange taking over her bleak little house.

I can't wait!, Amy Schwartz.

Neighbours William, Annie, and Thomas are all at their houses, each waiting for something very different and special.

Christmas countdown : a touch-and-feel book!, [Rob Scotton].

Splat the Cat and his family decorate their Christmas tree, wrap presents, and find out what makes a holiday extra warm and fuzzy in this touch-and-feel book.

Shark in the park on a windy day, Nick Sharratt.

Through his telescope a little boy keeps seeing what seems to be a shark in the park, but by turning the page the reader can see and identify the whole object.

Faces, faces, faces!, Jeremy & Jacqueline Sinclair.

Look closer and closer! There are faces everywhere in this lovely book by husband-and-wife team, Jeremy and Jacqueline Sinclair. Children will be entranced as they discover funny, friendly surprises in everyday objects. With a gentle message about treating possessions with respect and a warm, cosy ending, this is the perfect way to wind down before bedtime.

Seagull, written and illustrated by Danny Snell.

Seagull loves to fly. It makes her heart sing. But when she gets caught in a tangle of fishing line on the beach, Seagull can only watch as other birds fly effortlessly above. What can she do? Who will help her? Written and illustrated by Danny Snell, Seagull is a gentle, positive story with a strong environmental message about the value of caring for our land and our wildlife.

Hop along Boo, time for bed, Mandy Sutcliffe with words by Mark Sperring.

The moon peeps bright through the window, the stars razzle-dazzle on high. Boo, can you hear someone singing? Belle's singing a lullaby! Night has fallen, the stars are twinkling in the sky, and as Belle sings a sleepy song, she and her best bunny friend Boo are transported to a magical world of imagination. Follow the friends as they explore an enchanting land of dreams, meeting cowboys asleep on the prairie, pirates snoozing in hammocks and fairies fluttering up to soft and cosy beds. A warm and lyrical bedtime tale to be shared and treasured.

Hedgehugs, Lucy Tapper & Steve Wilson.

Horace and Hatte Hedgehog are the very best of friends. There are so many things they like to do together but there is one thing they can't do they cannot hug! They are just too spiky!

Hedgehugs : Horace and Hattiepillar, [by Lucy Tapper & Steve Wilson].

Horace and Hattie hedgehog are the very best of friends. There are so many things they like to do together. One day they come across an interesting something, which hatches to become a caterpillar. They look after the caterpillar and feed it until it makes a cocoon and turns into a butterfly. Horace and Hattie want to be butterflies too so they eat lots and make a bed of flowers. When they wake up they are beautiful like the butterfly!

Tom's Christmas fish, Marit Tornqvist & Rita Tornqvist-Verschuur.

The traditional Christmas meal in Prague isn't turkey or ham, but a special kind of Christmas fish. On Christmas Eve, Tom chooses his live fish at the market, and calls it Peppo. He carefully carries it home, through the streets of Prague's old town, in a big bag of water. Tom loves his new pet, but what fate awaits Peppo as the Christmas meal draws near? This charming, child-friendly story presents one culture's Christmas traditions in fascinating detail. At its core is a heartwarming tale of a boy and his grandpa, as they both learn about doing the right thing. Marit Tornqvist's accomplished artwork vividly brings Tom and Peppo's story, and the beautiful city of Prague, to life.

Alphabet trains, Samantha R. Vamos ; illustrated by Ryan O'Rourke.

Simple text uses railroads to teach children about different trains and the alphabet.

The dog that Nino didn't have, written by Edward Van De Vendel ; illustrated by Anton Van Hertbruggen ; translated by Laura Watkinson.

Nino has a wonderful time playing with his imaginary dog until he gets a real one, and although the new dog does not always behave as he expects, Nino is still content.

David Walliams presents The bear who went boo!, illustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross.

At the top of the world, surrounded by snow and ice, lives a very cheeky polar bear cub who loves to go boo! But this little bear cub doesn't always know when to stop.

Bug in a vacuum, written and illustrated by Melanie Watt.

A bug flies through an open door into a house, through a bathroom, across a kitchen and bedroom and into a living room where its entire life changes with the switch of a button. Sucked into the void of a vacuum bag, this one little bug moves through denial, bargaining, anger, despair and eventually acceptance the five stages of grief as it comes to terms with its fate. Will there be a light at the end of the tunnel? Will there be dust bunnies in the void?

Happy!, Pharrell Williams.

Grammy Award winner Pharrell Williams' super-hit song "Happy" is now a picture book nominated for an Academy Award, "Happy" was the best-selling song of 2014 in the United Kingdom, and has topped the charts in more than seventy-five countries worldwide. Now Pharrell Williams brings his beloved song to the youngest of readers in photographs of children across cultures celebrating what it means to be happy. All the exuberance of the song pulses from these vibrant photographs of excited, happy kids. This is a picture book full of memorable, precious childhood moments that will move readers in the same way they were moved by the song. "Happy" has had the world dancing ever since it first hit the airwaves, and now the irresistibly cheerful tune will come to life on the page with Pharrell Williams' very first picture book! This is a keepsake and true classic in the making.

The full moon at the napping house, written by Audrey Wood ; illustrated by Don Wood.

In this cumulative tale, a chirping cricket calms a worried mouse, a prowling cat, and other restless creatures, helping them to finally fall asleep.

Sing a season song, written by Jane Yolen ; illustrated by Lisel Jane Ashlock.

Illustrations and rhyming text introduce the four seasons as icicle popsicles drip, daffodils bloom on hills, fireflies blink on and off, and honking geese fly by.

Moving blocks, Yusuke Yonezu.

Describes things that can be made from toy blocks, including a car, bus, or plane.

Triangles, Yusuke Yonezu.

Introduces the square shape and depicts squares in a number of everyday objects, from bus windows to books and ice cubes to pieces of chocolate.

Ninja baby, David Zeltser ; illustrated by Diane Goode.

Nina has always been quick, sneaky, and very independent, a Ninja baby but then her parents bring home a Kung Fu Master, and Nina has to reconsider her strategy.

Younger Fiction

Thomas the tank engine, the Rev. W. Awdry.

In this 70th anniversary year, Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends remain as popular as ever, loved by millions all over the world. Now rediscover the classic stories about the world's best-loved tank engine with stunning new gift edition. This book allows fans of Thomas to rediscover the original classic stories about the world's best-loved tank engine. Meet Thomas, James, Gordon, Edward and all their friends in this wonderful collection! This new anniversary edition includes the four original Thomas stories, with the engines beautifully brought to life by new reproductions of C. Reginald Dalby's illustrations. Plus, 8 pages of exclusive material give an insight into the creation of the famous Railway Series.

The big adventure of a little line, Serge Bloch.

One day a small boy was taking a walk. On his way he found a little line lying on the ground. He picked it up and put it in his pocket. And forgot about it. But you know what? The little line came to life! Enter the magical, creative world of the renowned French artist, Serge Bloch, where anything can happen, and the most ordinary little line can have the most marvellous adventure.

Two white rabbits, Jairo Buitrago ; pictures by Rafael Yockteng ; translated by Elisa Amado.

A young child describes what it is like to be a migrant as she and her father travel north toward the U.S. border. They travel mostly on the roof of a train known as The Beast, but the little girl doesn't know where they are going. She counts the animals by the road, the clouds in the sky, the stars. Sometimes she sees soldiers. She sleeps, dreaming that she is always on the move, although sometimes they are forced to stop and her father has to earn more money before they can continue their journey.

What ever happened to Milo?, written by Claire Blunt ; illustrated by Philip Webb.

"When her parents decided to put her little kitten Milo into a cattery while they went on a sailing holiday Miss Lucy threw a temper tantrum. "If Milo's not allowed to come on the yacht I'm not going either." Granddad saved the day. He found a cat harness for Milo to wear at sea. Now what possibly could go wrong?"--Back cover.

Good enough for a sheep station, David Cox.

Completing the trilogy that began with 'The Road to Goonong' and continued with 'The Fair Dinkum War', David Cox explores his relationship with his father and his life as a stockman on a sheep station. His warm observations in words and pictures reveal a resilient quintessential Australian spirit.

Mama's nightingale : a story of immigration and separation, Edwidge Danticat ; illustrations by Leslie Staub.

When Saya's mother is sent to jail as an illegal immigrant, she sends her daughter a cassette tape with a song and a bedtime story, which inspires Saya to write a story of her own one that just might bring her mother home.

The wolf-birds, Willow Dawson.

In a story set deep in the wild winter wood, two hungry ravens fly in search of their next meal. A pack of wolves is on the hunt, too. Food is scarce, but, if they team up, the ravens and wolves just might be able to help each other. The ravens follow a pack of starving wolves on the hunt. The wolves come up empty handed and even lose one of their own in the chase but the ravens have better luck. The wolves hear the ravens cawing and investigate only to find an injured deer, the perfect meal! The wolves make the kill; the opportunistic ravens benefit, feasting alongside and after the wolves.

Ruffleclaw, Cornelia Funke ; illustrated by the author ; translated by Oliver Latsch.

An earth monster decides to move in with a human family.

Jack Frost, William Joyce ; illustrated by William Joyce and Andrew Theophilopoulos.

Before Jack Frost was Jack Frost, he was Nightlight, the most trusted and valiant companion of Mim, the Man in the Moon. But when Pitch destroys Mim's world, he nearly destroys Nightlight too, sending him plunging to Earth where, like Peter Pan, he is destined to remain forever a boy, frozen in time. And while Nightlight has fun sailing icy winds and surfing clouds, he is also lonely without his friend Mim. To keep the cold in his heart from taking over, he spreads it to the landscapes around him and earns a new name: Jack Overland Frost. But a true friend always comes through, and on one particularly bleak night, Mim shines down and shows Jack a group of children in great peril. Through helping them, Jack finds the warmth he's been yearning for, and realizes bringing joy to others can melt his own chill. It is this realization that there will always be children who need moments of bravery, who need rosy cheeks, who need to build snowmen, and who are then eager for a spring day that makes Jack realize why he is a forever boy, and worthy of becoming a Guardian of Childhood.

Ling & Ting : together in all weather, Grace Lin.

Twin sisters Ling and Ting have fun together playing in all kinds of weather.

The adventures of Miss Petitfour, Anne Michaels with illustrations by Emma Block.

Meet the utterly irresistible Miss Petitfour (a name of unknown origin but possibly descended from bakers of tiny delicious cakes). She loves baking and making and dancing with her cats, but most of all she loves to fly. All she has to do is pick up a favourite tablecloth (preferably the one with the paisley print), catch the breeze and she swooshes off on an adventure with her many cats (Minky, Misty, Taffy, Purrsia, Pirate, Mustard, Moutarde, Hemdala, Earring, Grigorovich, Clasby, Captain Captain, Captain Catkin, Captain Clothespin, Your Shyness and Sizzles) dangling paw-to-tail behind her. In five utterly captivating stories of gentle adventure, delicious edibles (with cheese for the cats), occasional peril and heart-zinging warmth, poet and novelist Anne Michaels (author of bestselling, award-winning Fugitive Pieces) makes a charming, purrfect debut as a children's author.

Soccer mania, written by Jane O'Connor ; illustrations by Robin Preiss Glasser with Carolyn Bracken.

As her third-grade class makes its selections for the "Graveyard of Boring Words" and learns about "superb synonyms," slow-footed Nancy enthusiastically plays on the soccer team, with the goal of just being mediocre, or maybe even a little better than average.

Tucky Jo and Little Heart, Patricia Polacco.

A fifteen-year-old soldier in World War II meets a sweet young girl in the Philippines who helps him remember what he is fighting for as he helps her and others of her village avoid starvation, and many years later she returns his kindness.

Flo of the Somme, Hilary Robinson & Martin Impey.

Mercy dog 'Flo' has more to contend with than racing across dangerous battlefields. Can she reach the injured in time with her first aid kit, and can she lead stretcher bearer, Ray, to the stricken. Poignant, poetic text, sensitively written for a young audience with rich illustrations that detail significant landmarks of a battle which is recognised as one of the costliest engagements of World War 1.

The tiger who would be king, James Thurber ; illustrated by Joohee Yoon.

Gorgeously illustrated in a large-format album with two gatefolds and a stunning foldout of a jungle at war, The Tiger Who Would Be King is as entertaining as it is wise, as wry as it is passionate. Yoon's humorous images support this beautifully written text with wit and insight, playing up the comic elements, while showing the pathos as well.

Whispers of the wolf, written and illustrated by Pauline Ts'o ; foreword by Rosemary Lonewolf ; preface by Vivian Arviso Deloria.

Over 500 years ago in the desert Southwest, a Pueblo Indian boy and his rescued wolf pup become inseparable companions.