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The Children's Book Shop Newsletter                                         Summer  2009
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We know it has been a while since our last newsletter but we thought we would share some or our favorite new books this summer before summer runs out.  We hope you'll take the time to enjoy some of these!
Magic Box
Written and Illustrated by
Katie Cleminson


magic box

It's Eva's birthday and she has been given a very special box, a box containing magic. Eva jumps into the box to become a master magician pulling out spectacular things including a polar bear named Monty, rabbits, a saxophone playing jaguar, and lots of delicious food! Katie Cleminson's black and white drawings mixed with bright splashes of color create a fun and beautiful world of magic to jump into.

Ages 3+, $15.99

Tumtum and Nutmeg: Adventures Beyond Nutmouse Hall
Written by Emily Bearn
Illustrated by Nick Price

tumtum and nutmeg

Tumtum and Nutmeg, a quiet mouse couple who live in a splendid house inside an unused broom closet in Rose Cottage, find themselves secretly looking after the motherless children who live in the house-mending their clothes, fixing their broken toys, and generally making sure that their lives are a little easier. When danger threatens, in the form of the children's evil Aunt Ivy, some river rats, and a school teacher tired of looking after classroom pets, the twosome are forced to leave their quiet lives and save the day. The three stories in this collection, with charming line drawings, are perfect for families to read together.

Ages 5+, $16.99


Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11
Written and Illustrated by Brian Floca
moonshot
 
This summer's 40th anniversary of Apollo 11's flight to the moon has brought a host of commemorative books. One of the best is this engaging picture book by Brian Floca, who explains the mission with clear pictures and simple text. The reader comes away with a new appreciation of the complexity of the project, the bravery of the astronauts, and the importance it held to people all around the world.

Ages 5+, $17.00
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
Written and Illustrated by Grace Lin
mountain meets the moon

Young Minli has grown up listening to her father tell amazing stories about the Jade Dragon and the Old Man in the Moon. Her mother insists that the stories are just stories, but Minli decides to set out to find the Old Man and ask him how to change her family's fortunes. She embarks on a strange and wondrous quest, encountering many unusual people and creatures
along the way. Grace Lin's magical story is accompanied by her stunning full color illustrations.


Ages 9+, $16.99

Along for the Ride
Written by Sarah Dessen
along for the ride

Sarah Dessen's newest book, Along for the Ride, set in the fictional beach town of Colby, is the perfect summer read. Auden moves in with her father and his new family the summer before her first year of college. Slowly she begins to experience a life very different from the constant academic environment her mother, a college professor, fosters at home. Then Auden meets Eli, a fellow insomniac, who has a tragic past. As Auden and Eli explore the nocturnal life of Colby, they begin to learn from each other and just maybe fall in love along the way.

Agess 14+, $19.99

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Sincerely,
 

Terri Schmitz
Owner, The Children's Book Shop

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