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Kids' Book Corner April 2010 |
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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
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EASTER & BUNNY BOOKS!
The Easter Eggby 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 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 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! 
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April - © 2010 by Elisha Cooper
Pam Muñoz Ryan comes to Oblong!
Wednesday, April 21 at 4:00pm Oblong Millerton, (518) 789-3797
 
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.
More Info...
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A NEW STEPHENIE MEYER BOOK ARRIVES JUNE 5TH!
The 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.
PRE-ORDER NOW! CALL US: Millerton: (518) 789-3797 Rhinebeck: (845) 876-0500 Pre-Order Online |
Shark 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.
Farm 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 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 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 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.
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"The Giver," as illustrated by Lucy Knisley  |
Our friend Lucy Knisley is now contributing to the blog Picture Book Report. Here's her illustration for The Giver. Isn't it great?
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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 Societyby Ally Carter (Hyperion, hardcover, $16.99) Listen to the PodcastAlly 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 Graysonby John Green & David Levithan (Dutton, hardcover, $17.99) Listen to the PodcastI 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)by Barbara Bottner, illustrated by Michael Emberley (Knopf, hardcover, $17.99) Listen to the PodcastFaithful 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 Childrenby Andrew Clements (Atheneum, hardcover, $14.99) Listen to the PodcastAndrew 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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