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Greetings!
Now that fall has arrived, we're gearing up for some special events and the arrival of long-awaited new titles. Kate DiCamillo's splendid new novel The Magician's Elephant is here, as well as Catching Fire, the exciting sequel to The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Gennifer Choldenko continues the story of Moose Flanagan's life on Alcatraz Island with Al Capone Shines My Shoes. Dog Days, the newest Diary of a Wimpy Kid will arrive on October 14. Trenton Lee Stewart continues the adventures of Reynie Muldoon, Kate Wetherall, Sticky Washington, and Constance Contraire in his third installment of the Mysterious Benedict Society, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma, arriving October 6 (Please call us if you would like to pre-order). And we're looking forward to two new Elephant and Piggy adventures from Mo Willems, as well as brand new outings for Strega Nona and Fancy Nancy. New titles are arriving daily -we urge you to stop in and let us show you what we're excited about.
Also, check out our upcoming events and September book picks listed below! |
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Author Events: E. LOCKHART
Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.*
Join us to meet young adult author E. Lockhart, author of the smart and funny books about Ruby Oliver that include The Boyfriend List, The Boy Book, and the latest installment, The Treasure Map of Boys. Ms. Lockhart also wrote one of our favorite books last year, the darkly comic The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks, which was a National Book Award finalist, and winner of a 2009 Printz Honor. Find out more about her at www.e-lockhart.com or www.theboyfriendlist.com. |
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Author Event: SHANNON HALE
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 3:30 p.m.*
We love the fantasy novels of Shannon Hale, many of them based on Grimms' fairy tales. Her frist book, Princess Academy, was a Newbery Honor book. She has subsequently written four fantasies set in the land of Bayern: The Goose Girl, Enna Burning, River Secrets, and the newest title in the series, Forest Born. Don't miss the opportunity to meet this talented and very funny author. And check out her website at www.shannonhale.com.
*Both author events will be held in Hunneman Hall at the Brookline Public Library located at 361 Washington Street. As always, if you can't make the events, we'd be happy to get books autographed for you. Just give us a call at 617-734-7323. |
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TEACHER APPRECIATION NIGHTS
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Join us for our annual Teacher Nights! We stay open for 2 extra hours each night just for teachers, giving book recommendations and handing out free posters for your classroom. You can renew your teacher card for free and will receive 20% off all purchases those nights! We hope to see you there.
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Jeremy Draws a Monster
Written and Illustrated by
Peter McCarty
Peter McCarty's newest book, Jeremy Draws a Monster, is an imaginative read in the vein of Crockett Johnson's Harold and the Purple Crayon. Jeremy loves to draw, but he is very lonely, so he creates a monster to play with. But the monster demands things to eat constantly and Jeremy begins to run out of ways to appease the monster. What will Jeremy do about his monster problem? Straying from his previous 'soft' approach to his illustrations (Hondo and Fabian, T is for Terrible), Jeremy Draws a Monster consists of edgy pen and ink drawings that convey the spontaneity of the moment within each page. This is a fun read for all ages!
Ages 3+, $16.99 |
Egg Drop
Written and Illustrated by
Mini Grey
 This month I couldn't decide between two picture books because I loved them both so much - so I reviewed both. Plus, who doesn't love all things Mini Grey? Egg Drop is Mini's newest book about an egg who dreams of flying. Egg sees all the birds, kites, and helicopters flying way up high. So Egg devises a plan to try and fly, using any means necessary. The other chickens try to warn Egg; tell Egg to wait. Will Egg ever make his dreams come true and learn to fly? Mini Grey's unique use of mixed media and clever sense of humor appeals to anyone who has ever dreamed big.
Ages 3+, $16.99 |
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Anne Frank: Her Life in Words and Pictures
From the archives of The Anne Frank House
Although Anne Frank's story may seem to be a familiar one, this new
compilation of photographs and documents from The Anne Frank House is
an essential addition to the literature about her. This beautifully
produced volume contains never-before published school photos and
snapshots of Anne and her family, as well as reproductions of pages
from her diary, and color photographs of the rooms in the Secret Annex. These moving and heartbreaking images will deepen the experience of
anyone reading Anne's Diary for the first or the fortieth time.
Ages 8+, $19.99
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Mouse and Mole
Fine Feathered Friends
Written and Illustrated by Wong Herbert Yee
 Our favorite mismatched friends, Mouse and Mole, are back together in a
new adventure perfect for early readers. When Mouse and Mole decide to
go bird watching in order to get material for writing their own books
about birds, they discover that getting close enough to observe the
birds isn't quite as easy as they expected. With a little ingenuity,
they overcome that problem, discovering in the process that it's more
fun to use teamwork to create their book than it is to work alone.
Wong Herbert Yee's charming watercolors bring the two friends to life
in this welcome addition to the series.
Ages 5+, $15.00
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When You Reach Me
Written by Rebecca Stead
Set in New York City in 1979, this unique and highly intelligent novel
is a delight from start to finish. 12-year-old Miranda starts
receiving strange messages from someone who appears to know what will
happen in the future, and the messages seem to indicate that she can
prevent a tragedy if she can just figure out the clues the mysterious
sender is providing. With its nod to Madeleine Engle's A Wrinkle in
Time, and its exploration of the space/time continuum, this novel
demands much from the reader, but the rewards are breathtaking. When
all the pieces start falling into place, the reaction is "Wow--let me
go back to the beginning and read the whole book again!"
Ages 9+, $15.99
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Shiver
Written by Maggie Stiefvater
 Maggie Stiefvater's first novel, Shiver, tells the story of a forbidden romance between a werewolf, Sam, and a human, Grace. Grace has always watched the wolves in the woods behind her house, constantly fascinated by them, especially her wolf -the one with the yellow eyes. Sam has always looked out for Grace, ensuring her safety, preventing another traumatic run in with the wolves. Told in the alternating voices of these two star-crossed lovers, Shiver is an engrossing read you won't be able to put down.
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Sincerely,
Terri Schmitz
Owner, The Children's Book Shop
The Children's Book Shop
237 Washington Street
Brookline, MA 02445
617.734.7323
Monday - Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Thursday - 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sunday - 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
*we are closed on Sundays in July and August
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