Children's Bookwatch back issues from July 2008:
Two Homes, Two Worlds.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Two Homes, Two Worlds Barbara K. Caruso Vantage Press Inc. 419 Park Avenue South, 18th floor, New York, NY 10016 9780533158195 $7.95 www.vantagepress.com 1-212-736-1767 Written by elementary educator Barbara K. Caruso, Two Homes, Two ...
The Sock Fairy.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Sock Fairy Bobbie Hinman, author Kristi Bridgeman, illustrator Best Fairy Books 1241 Chateau Green Ct., Bel Air, MD 21015 9780978679118, $15.95 www.bestfairybooks.com The Sock Fairy is a combination picturebook and ...
As Good As Anybody.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... As Good As Anybody Richard Michelson Alfred Knopf c/o Random House Children's Books 1745 Broadway, 10-1, New York, NY 10019 9780375833359, $16.99 www.randomhouse.com/kids A Baptist preacher from Atlanta and a rabbi born in ...
The Tale of Sir Dragon.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Tale of Sir Dragon Jean E. Pendziwol, author Martine Gourbault, illustrator Kids Can Press 2250 Military Road, Tonawanda, NY 14150 9781554531356, $17.95 www.kidscanpress.com 1-800-265-0884 The Tale of Sir Dragon: ...
Silver Dolphin Books.(Pretend Dress Up: I'm a Dragon Knight)(Pretend Dress Up: I'm a Movie Star)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Silver Dolphin Books 1700 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710 www.silverdolphinbooks.com 1-800-788-3123 Author Samantha Chagollan presents the first two installments in Silver Dolphin Books' "Pretend Dress Up" series. These are more than just books--each kit ...
The Tiniest Tiger.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Tiniest Tiger Joanne L. McGonagle Booksurge LLC 7290-B Investment Drive, Charleston, SC 29418 9781419684678, $15.00 www.booksurge.com The Tiniest Tiger is a softcover picturebook about a kitten who becomes lost in a zoo, and ...
Wolfsnail.(Wolfsnail: A Backyard Predator)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Wolfsnail Sarah C. Campbell, author Sarah C. Campbell and Richard P. Campbell, photographers Boyds Mills Press 815 Church Street, Honesdale, PA 18431 9781590785546, $16.95 www.boydsmillspress.com 1-877-512-8366 Wolfsnail: ...
Who Pooped in the Northwoods?(Who Pooped in the Northwoods? Scat and Tracks for Kids)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Who Pooped in the Northwoods? Gary D. Robson, author Robert Rath, illustrator Farcountry Press PO Box 5630, Helena, MT 59604 9781560374343, $9.95 www.farcountrypress.com 1-800-821-3874 Part of the "Who Pooped in the Park?" ...
Baby Pig.(Baby Pig: Time to Play)(Baby Dolphin's Busy Day)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Baby Pig Laura Gates Galvin Sound Prints c/o Trudy Corporation 353 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851 9781592497874, $6.95, www.soundprints.com Children are often fascinated with animals, and what better way to indulge their ...
Friendly Feathers.(Friendly Feathers: Life with Pierre, an African Grey Parrot)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Friendly Feathers Dr. Fran Smith, author Deon Matzen, illustrator AtlasBooks c/o BookMasters, Inc. 30 Amberwood Parkway, P.O. Box 388, Ashland, OH 44805 9781424336944, $9.99 www.bookmasters.com 1-800-247-6553 ...
The World of Mammals series.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The World of Mammals series Sophie Lockwood The Child's World, Inc. 1980 Lookout Drive, Mankato, MN 56003 www.childsworth.com 1-800-599-7323 9781602531086, $29.93 each /, $239.44 set, Recommended for young readers in ...
Thumbuddy You.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Thumbuddy You Mark Arens, author Kelly Frankenberg, illustrator ThumbPeople Books, Inc. 14400 West Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville, MN 55306 9780980160642, $8.95 www.ThumbPeople.com The first in the "Thumbuddy" series, ...
Alphabet of Ocean Animals.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Alphabet of Ocean Animals Laura Gates Galvin Soundprints 353 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851-1552 9781592496907, $15.95 www.soundprints.com 1-800-228-7839 Alphabet of Ocean Animals is more than just an ABC book; it also features a ...
Number 1 Teacher.(Number 1 Teacher: A School Counting Book)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Number 1 Teacher Steven L. Layne and Deborah Dover Layne, authors Doris Ettlinger, illustrator Sleeping Bear Press c/o Thomson Gale 27500 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3535 9781585363070, $17.95 www.thomson.com ...
"R" is for Research.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... "R" is for Research Toni Buzzeo, author Nicole Wong, illustrator Upstart Books c/o Highsmith Inc. PO Box 800, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538-0800 9781602130326, $17.95, www.upstartbooks.com 1-800-448-4887 Library ...
The Monster Missed Again Today.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Monster Missed Again Today Deborah Allen, author Gary McDaniels, illustrator Llumina Press 7915 W. McNab Road, Tamarac, FL 33321 9781595269706, $12.95 www.llumina.com The Monster Missed Again Today is a rhyming, soft ...
Coppernickel: The Invention.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Coppernickel: The Invention Wouter van Reek Enchanted Lion Books 201 Richards Street, Suite #4, Brooklyn, NY 11231 9781592701001, $14.95 www.amazon.com 1-888-330-8477 Coppernickel: The Invention is a children's picturebook about ...
The Hidden Swan.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Hidden Swan AnnaMarie Squailia Successful Kids Publishing PO Box 34025, Reno, NV 89533 9780980043143, $24.99 www.successfulkidspublishing.com The Hidden Swan: A Tale of an Ugly Duckling's Journey to Learn his True Identity and ...
Miss Llewellyn-Jones.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Miss Llewellyn-Jones Elaine Forrestal, author Moira Court, illustrator Fremantle Press c/o International Specialized Book Services (distributor) 920 Northeast 58th Avenue, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97213 9781921361173, ...
AmeriTales Presents Amelia Earhart and the Haunted Winds of Kansas.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... AmeriTales Presents Amelia Earhart and the Haunted Winds of Kansas T.D. Carter, author Randy Jennings, illustrator AmeriTales Entertainment 3525 Del Mar Heights Road, Suite 623, San Diego, CA 92130 9780979873911, $14.95 ...
There's a Barnyard in My Bedroom.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... There's a Barnyard in My Bedroom David Suzuki, author Eugenie Fernandes, illustrator Greystone Books c/o Douglas & McIntyre Publishing Group 2323 Quebec Street, Suite 201, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V5T 4S7 9781553653295, ...
Little Polka Sock.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Little Polka Sock Karen Sinclair Privately Published PO Box 206, South Orange, NJ 07079 9780981450506, $14.99 www.littlepolkasock.com The debut children's book of African-American business analyst Karen Sinclair, Little Polka Sock is ...
The Great Willow.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Great Willow Michael Starr, author Nancy Parczyk, illustrator Homunculi Artists 11135 Weddington Street, #465, North Hollywood, CA 91601 9780980177404, $15.95 www.thegreatwillow.com The Great Willow is a children's ...
Howard B. Wigglebottom Listens to His Heart.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Howard B. Wigglebottom Listens to His Heart Howard Binkow, author Susan F. Cornelison, illustrator We Do Listen Foundation 4314 Marina City Drive #320, Marina del Rey, CA 90292 9780971539020, $15.00 www.wedolisten.com ...
Ralphina, the Roly-Poly.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Ralphina, the Roly-Poly Claudia Chandler Leathers Publishing 4500 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66211 9781585974627, $24.95 www.leatherspublishing.com 1-888-888-7696 Written and illustrated by elementary school teacher Claudia ...
Because You Matter.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Because You Matter Jan Carmen Liles, author Patricia Jerde, illustrator Beaver's Pond Press 7104 Ohms Lane, Suite 101, Edina, MN 55439 9781592982219, $19.95 www.BeaversPondPress.com 1-952-829-8818 Written by personal life ...
Buddy's Bedtime.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Buddy's Bedtime Pauleen O'Shea, author Jason Dohanish, illustrator Idlehour Entertainment PO Box 12048, Glendale, AZ 85318 9780977806300, $14.95 www.idlehourentertainment.com Buddy's Bedtime is a rhyming children's ...
Really Truly Bingo.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Really Truly Bingo Laura McGee Kvasnosky Candlewick Press 99 Dover Street, Somerville, MA 02144 9780763632106, $15.99 www.candlewick.com 1-800-526-0275 Theodor Seuss Geisel Beginning Reader award-winning author Laura McGee Kvasnosky ...
Sweet Dreams.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Sweet Dreams Jonathan Koshar, author Donna Trent, illustrator Broad Reach Publishing 117 East Louisa Street, Suite 378, Seattle, WA 98102 9780979457708, $14.95 Intended to be shared by parents and children at bedtime, ...
Rainbow Sheep.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Rainbow Sheep Kim Chatel Guardian Angel Publishing 12430 Tesson Ferry Road #186, Saint Louis, MO 63128 9781933090849, $10.95 www.GuardianAngelPublishing.com Featuring eleven wonderful "fiber art" illustrations (photographs of ...
The Most Valuable Treasure.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Most Valuable Treasure Sally H. Taylor Outskirts Press, Inc. 10940 South Parker Road, #515, Parker, CO 80134 9781432718213, $23.95 www.outskirtspress.com 1-888-672-6657 Award-nominated author Sally H. Taylor presents The Most ...
Scholastic/Orchard Books.(children's books)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Scholastic/Orchard Books 557 Broadway, New York NY 10012 www.scholastic.com Trudie Trewin and Nick Bland's I LOST MY KISSES (0545055571, $14.99) tells of Matilda, who has lost her kisses and must find them before her father comes home. But how do you ...
Dump Dog.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Dump Dog Garvin Morris Red Cygnet Press 11858 Stoney Peak Dr. #525, San Diego, CA 92128 9781601080127, $15.95 www.redcygnet.com Dump Dog is a charming children's picturebook starring a most unlikely hero. Rags is stray dog who makes ...
Angela's Answer.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Angela's Answer Pat Matuszak Living Ink Books 6815 Shallowford Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421 9780899578750, $12.99, www.angelasclues.com Her friends changed--her parents changed--is there anything that stays the same? "Angela's Answer" ...
The Visit of the Wise Men.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Visit of the Wise Men Martha Jander, author Lin Wang, illustrator Concordia Publishing House 3558 South Jefferson Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63118-3968 9780758613455, $14.99 www.cph.org 1-800-325-3040 Written for young ...
The Christmas Dragon.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Christmas Dragon Mary C. Ryan 19020 Brookfield Drive, Auburn Twp. OH 44023 Dragonseed Press PO Box 23266, Chagrin Falls, OH 44203 9780967811512, $5.95, dragonseedpress@aol.com Many things can spoil a Christmas dinner; ...
Julie & The Lost Fairy Tale.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Julie & The Lost Fairy Tale Jamie Lancaster Star Publish marketingstarpublish@yahoo.com 1932993606, $10.95, www.janielancaster.com First published as a serial story in the newspapers, "Julie & The Lost Fairy Tale" is now compiled ...
Quest for the Other Kingdom.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Quest for the Other Kingdom Linda Settles Edict House Publishing PO Box 1304, Rustburg, VA 24588 9780979023804, $14.95, www.edicthouse.com New and progressive ideas never have an easy start. "Quest for the Other Kingdom: The First ...
The Dragon's Child.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Dragon's Child Jenny Nimmo, author Alan Marks, illustrator Orchard Books c/o Scholastic, Inc. 557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012-3999 9780545064682, $5.99 www.scholastic.com 1-800-242-7737 The Dragon's Child ...
Hope's Garden.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Hope's Garden Sarah Jane, author Angela Ferrigno, illustrator Tri Valley Children's Publishing 4435 First Street, #320, Livermore, CA 94551 9780979096204, $16.95 www.tvcpublishing.com Hope's Garden is the story of a girl ...
The Stone Cutter & the Navajo Maiden.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Stone Cutter & the Navajo Maiden Vee F. Browne, author Johnson Yazzie, illustrator Salina Bookshelf 3120 N. Caden Court, Suite 4, Flagstaff, AZ 86004 9781893354920, $17.95 www.salinabookshelf.com 1-877-527-0070 Written ...
Stony and Goliath / Piedrin y Goliat.(Stony and Goliath: The True Hero)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Stony and Goliath / Piedrin y Goliat David P. Alcorta, author Jill M. Schmidt, illustrator Book Publishers Network PO Box 2256, Bothell, WA 98041 9781887542722, $17.95 Stony and Goliath: The True Hero / Piedrin y Goliat: ...
Lessons on Liberty.(Lessons on Liberty: A Primer for Young Patriots)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Lessons on Liberty Peter A. Lillback & Judy Mitchell The Providence Forum 1 Tower Bridge, 100 Front Street, Suite 1415, West Conshohocken, PA 19428 9780978605285, $24.95, www.provenceforum.org One is never too young to learn about ...
King George: What Was His Problem?.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... King George: What Was His Problem? Steve Sheinkin, author Tim Robinson, illustrator Roaring Brook Press 33 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003 9781596433199, $19.95 www.roaringbookrpress.com 1-800-462-4703 Though written for ...
50 Ways to Save the Earth.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... 50 Ways to Save the Earth Anne Jankeliowitch, author Philippe Bourseiller, photographer Abrams Books for Young Readers 115 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011 9780810972391, $17.95 www.abramsbooks.com 1-800-759-0190 ...
Desperate Glory.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Desperate Glory John Wilson Napoleon & Company 178 Willowdale Avenue, Suite 201, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M2N 4Y8 9781894917421, $20.95 www.napoleonandcompany.com 1-877-730-9052 Desperate Glory: the Story of WW I is a surprisingly ...
Four Friends.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Four Friends Donatella Cardillo-Young Author House 1663 Liberty Drive, Suite 200, Bloomington, IN 47403-5161 9781434374325, $8.30 www.authorhouse.com 1-800-280-7715 Four Friends is a flat-spined children's picturebook that brings to ...
Dawnie's Dancing in the Schoolyard.(Young adult review)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Dawnie's Dancing in the Schoolyard Dawnie and Joe Morgano, producers Schoolhouse Records 201 South Second Avenue, Suite 22, Highland Park, New Jersey 08904 MVD Entertainment Group (distributor) H-840 North Circle Drive, Oaks, PA 19456 ...
Universal Music Enterprises.(Universal Music Family series)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)(Children's review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Universal Music Enterprises 2220 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Andrea Blain Public Relations, Inc. (publicity) 9750 Crawford Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 Two music CDs in the "Universal Music Family" series are sure to captivate young ...
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Lewis Carroll, author Jim Dale, narrator Listening Library, Inc. 1745 Broadway, New York, NY 10019 9780739367384, $25.00, www.listeninglibrary.com 1-800-726-0600 Alice's Adventures in ...
Fielding Drills & Techniques.(Fielding Drills and Techniques: Excellent Defensive Drills and Techniques for Youth Baseball Players)(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Fielding Drills & Techniques Marty Schupak Youth Sports Club, Inc. 9 Florence Court, Valley Cottage, NY 10989 9780978945152, $24.95, www.YouthSportsClub.com Part of expert physical educator and youth coach Marty Schupak's stellar ...
Good Things First! The Way to Wellness.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Good Things First! The Way to Wellness Joan O'Keefe MarshMedia PO Box 8082, Shawnee Mission, KS 66208 9781559425438, $79.95, www.marshmedia.com 1-800-821-3303 Good Things First! The Way to Wellness is a brief yet energetic DVD about ...
The Super Fun Show.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Super Fun Show Shawn Brown Role Model Productions PO Box 2255, Suwanee, GA 30024 DVD, $14.98, www.SuperFunShow.com Hosted by Air Force veteran, musician, rapper, and stand-up comic Shawn Brown, The Super Fun Show is an ...
Meet the Sight Words 1.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Meet the Sight Words 1 Preschool Prep Company PO Box 1159, Danville, CA 94526 0977021564, $14.95, www.preschoolprepco.com 1-866-451-5600 Meet the Sight Words 1 begins this delightful, educational DVD series for young children. Ideal for little ...
Fireman Sam To The Rescue!(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Fireman Sam To The Rescue! Hit Entertainment Lionsgate (distribution) c/o Andrea Blain Public Relations, Inc. (publicity) 9750 Crawford Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 DVD, $14.98, www.firemansamonline.com www.lionsgatepublicity.com ...
Hobart, Screen Extra.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Hobart, Screen Extra Marilyn Schanzer Vantage Press 419 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10016 9780533158256, $8.95, www.vantagepress.com The showbiz career of a budding canine star--and all of the problems of a human star with it ....
The Chichi Hoohoo Bogeyman.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Chichi Hoohoo Bogeyman Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve, author Nadema Agard, illustrator University of Nebraska Press 1111 Lincoln Mall, Lincoln, NE 68588-0630 9780803217454, $9.95, www.bisonbooks.com An old fort ends up ...
Watching July.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Watching July Christine Hart Sumach Press 1415 Bathurst Street #202, Toronto, ON, Canada 9781894549714, $12.95, www.sumachpress.com The roller coaster ride that is one's teenage life is the setting of "Watching July", which reveals ...
Katie Be Quiet.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Katie Be Quiet Darcy Tamayose Coteau Books 2517 Victoria Ave., Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, S4P OT2 9781550503906, $8.95 Teenage life is enough of a pain in the neck without outside things making it more difficult. "Katie Be Quiet" ...
Lili's Gift.(Lili's Gift: A Civil War Healer's Story)(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Lili's Gift Phyllis Hall Haislip White Mane Publishing Company PO Box 152, Shippenburg, PA 17257 9781572493926, $8.95 www.whitemane.com 1-888-948-6263 Lili's Gift: A Civil War Healer's Story is a chapter book for young adults about a ...
Anna Smudge.(Anna Smudge: Professional Shrink)(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Anna Smudge Mac Toasted Coconut Media 200 Second Avenue, 4th Floor, Suite 40, New York, NY 10003 9781934906002, $9.99, www.whoismrwho.com Most eleven-year-olds are trying to deal with starting middle school. Anna Smudge is ...
Gracie Gannon.(Gracie Gannon: Middle School Zero)(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Gracie Gannon Mary Elizabeth Anderson Rayve Productions PO Box 726, Windsor, CA 95492 9781877810732, $10.95, www.rayvepro.com Middle School is where life begins to drastically change for children, and Gracie Gannon is no different ....
Wish You Were Here.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Wish You Were Here Barbara Shoup Flux 2143 Wooddale Drive, Dept. 9780738713557, Woodbury, MN 55125-2989 9780738713557, $9.95, www.fluxnow.com Moving on to adulthood is a tough enough endeavor as is--let alone when your world ...
The Wordsmith, the Kid, and the Electrolux.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Wordsmith, The Kid, and the Electrolux Clifford Leigh Capstone Fiction PO Box 8, Waterford, VA 20197 9781602900493, $15.95, www.capstonefiction.com The simplest of things can go and turn one's life completely upside down. "The ...
Scholastic Press.(The Boy Who Dared)(Click)(Swindle)(Fearless)(The Calder Game)(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Scholastic Press 557 Broadway, New York NY 10012 www.scholastic.com Susan Campbell Bartoletti's THE BOY WHO DARED (0439680131, $16.99) tells of one Helmuth Hubener, a German schoolboy caught up in the bravado of the new Nazis who offer hope to his world ....