Kids' Book Corner
April 2010
IN THIS ISSUE
Bestsellers
Easter Books
NEW STEPHENIE MEYER BOOK!
New Picture Books
Podcasts
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BESTSELLERS

1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney

2. The Thirteenth Princess by Diane Zahler

3. Henry in Love by Peter McCarty

4. When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead

5. Percy Jackson & the Olympians series by Rick Riordan

6. The Easter Egg by Jan Brett

7. Young Zeus by G. Brian Karas

8. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

9. The Lion & the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney

10. The Duchess of Whimsy by Randall & Peter de Seve

EASTER & BUNNY
BOOKS!


The Easter Egg
The Easter Egg
by Jan Brett
(Putnam, hardcover, $17.99)
Jan Brett's lovable bunny hero, Hoppi, and her remarkable Easter Rabbit will enchant readers as they pore over illustrations filled with dazzling eggs made by Flora Bunny, Aunt Sassyfrass and others.

Bunny Days
Bunny Days
by Tao Nyeu
(Dial, hardcover, $16.99)
Six frolicking bunnies, two busy goats, and a very handy bear live harmoniously--though not without mishap--in this picture book charmer. What do the bunnies do when Mr. Goat drives by on his tractor and accidentally splashes them all over with mud? They hop over to Bear, who always knows just how to help--in this case, with the delicate cycle and a refreshing line dry! Two additional stories are even more surprising and giggle-worthy.

Happy Easter, Curious George
Happy Easter,
Curious George
by Margaret & HA Ray
(HMH Books, hardcover, $9.99)
George and the man with the yellow hat head to the park on Easter morning. George sees the children enjoying all kinds of activities, including dyeing Easter eggs. George has never dyed eggs before, and he can't wait to join in.

Don't forget a few Folkmanis finger puppets for the Easter Baskets!

Chick Finger Puppet
Bunny Finger Puppet
April
April - © 2010 by Elisha Cooper

Pam Muñoz Ryan comes to Oblong!
Wednesday, April 21 at 4:00pm
Oblong Millerton, (518) 789-3797

Pam Muñoz RyanThe Dreamer

We are thrilled to be hosting a booksigning with Pam Muñoz Ryan, author of the middle-grade novel The Dreamer.

Pam Muñoz Ryan is the author of more that thirty books for young readers, including four beloved novels, Riding Freedom, Esperanza Rising, Becoming Naomi León, and Paint the Wind, which collectively have garnered, among countless accolades, the Pura Belpré Medal, the Jane Addams Award, and the Schneider Family Award. She lives in Southern California with her family.

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A NEW STEPHENIE MEYER BOOK ARRIVES JUNE 5TH!

The Short Second Life of Bree TannerThe Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella (Little, Brown, hardcover, $13.99)

Fans of The Twilight Saga will be enthralled by this riveting story of Bree Tanner, a character first introduced in Eclipse, and the darker side of the newborn vampire world she inhabits. In another irresistible combination of danger, mystery, and romance, Stephenie Meyer tells the devastating story of Bree and the newborn army as they prepare to close in on Bella Swan and the Cullens, following their encounter to its unforgettable conclusion.

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NEW PICTURE BOOKS!

Shark vs. TrainShark vs. Train by Chris Barton & Tom Lichtenheld
(Little, Brown, hardcover, $16.99)

If you think Superman vs. Batman would be an exciting matchup, wait until you see Shark vs. Train. In this hilarious and wacky picture book, Shark and Train egg each other on for one competition after another, including burping, bowling, Ping Pong, piano playing, and pie eating.


FarmFarm by Elisha Cooper
(Orchard Books, hardcover, $17.99)

Cooper, the recipient of the Society of Illustrators 2006 Gold Medal, captures the smell, taste, and feel of the changing seasons on a farm. With lyrical writing and beautiful illustrations that capture the rhythms of the changing seasons, Cooper brings the farm to life.



My GardenMy Garden by Kevin  Henkes
(Greenwillow, hardcover, $17.99)

The girl in this book grows chocolate rabbits, tomatoes as big as beach balls, flowers that change color, and seashells in her garden. Henkes is the author of many of our favorite books, including Chrysanthemum and Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse.


Feeding the SheepFeeding the Sheep by Leda Schubert, illustrated by Andrea U'Ren
(FSG, hardcover, $16.99)

Day to day, season to season, Mom tends the family's small flock of sheep, and then shears and washes, cards and dyes, spins and knits. Every step of the way, her little girl watches and asks, "What are you doing?" As playful as it is informative, this rambunctious read-aloud features a mother and daughter making a game of their warm and wooly enterprise.


The Quiet Book
The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood
(Houghton Mifflin, hardcover, $12.95)

There are many kinds of quiet: Quiet can be delicate. Quiet can be thundering! Quiet can be sweet, and cozy, and can most definitely help you fall asleep. With kid-centric descriptions and irresistible artwork, this gentle picture book explores all the different quiets that can fill a child's days from morning
to night.

"The Giver," as illustrated by Lucy Knisley
The Giver





Our friend Lucy Knisley is now contributing to the blog Picture Book Report. Here's her illustration for The Giver. Isn't it great?



APRIL 2010 PODCASTS AND PICKS
Our children's buyer, Suzanna Hermans, hosts the Kids' Book Corner, featured on WHDD 91.9FM and RobinHoodRadio.com.

Heist Society

Heist Society
by Ally Carter
(Hyperion, hardcover, $16.99)

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Ally Carter, author of the Gallagher Girls books, is back with a brand new character in her latest book, Heist Society. Published by Disney Hyperion, Heist Society introduces us to Katarina Bishop. Kat has been raised to be a world-class thief, but she scams her way into an elite boarding school to get away from the family business. Just when she thinks she's free of her life of crime, she gets pulled right back in.


Will Grayson, Will GraysonWill Grayson, Will Grayson
by John Green & David Levithan
(Dutton, hardcover, $17.99)

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I cannot tell you how excited I was when I found out that two of my favorite young adult writers were writing a book together. John Green, author of Paper Towns and Looking for Alaska, and David Levithan, author of Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist and Love is the Higher Law have teamed up and written a fantastic novel.  In Will Grayson, Will Grayson, published by Dutton and recommended for ages 14 & up, we meet two boys. Each is named Will Grayson, but they couldn't be more different. They don't know each other yet, but by the end of this book they will change each others lives in ways they couldn't imagine.


Miss Brooks Loves Books! (and I don't)Miss Brooks Loves Books! (and I Don't)
by Barbara Bottner, illustrated by Michael Emberley
(Knopf, hardcover, $17.99)

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Faithful reader, you know how excited I get when I find a picture book about the love of reading. Now joining the ranks of Library Lion and Bats at the Library comes Miss Brooks Loves Books! (and I Don't) by Barbara Bottner, illustrated by Michael Emberley and published by Knopf. This delightful picture book shows that sometimes all it takes to turn a reluctant reader into a book lover is the right story.


We the ChildrenWe the Children
by Andrew Clements
(Atheneum, hardcover, $14.99)

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Andrew Clements is one of the most beloved middle-grade authors writing today. His book Frindle has sold 2.5 million copies since it was published in 1996. Since then he has written such hits as The Report Card, Lunch Money, and No Talking. Now he has a new series: Benjamin Pratt & the Keepers of the School. The first book, We the Children, introduces us to Ben, a student at the Captain Duncan Oakes School. The school is about to be torn down to build an amusement park and Ben is entrusted with a mysterious secret and a responsibility to save the school.


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