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Children's Book News You Can Use
October 2012
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Greetings!
Welcome to the Book Vine!
At 9 a.m. each morning, I read new books to the staff, and we discuss whether it's a fit for our catalog. They don't let me miss a day! Some books challenge, some inspire, and some soothe. We look for books that make reading worth coming back to, day in and day out.
For your convenience we've put together a great line-up of titles to meet the needs of social and emotional issues that may occur during the school year. And, as always, if you would like suggestions or advice, give us a call. It really is our pleasure.
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3980 W. Albany Street, Suite 7
McHenry, Illinois 60050
1-800-772-4220
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Do You Know Which Ones Will Grow?
Ernest, the Moose Who Doesn't Fit
I Know a Lot of Things
Little Pig Joins the Band
No Two Alike
Petunia
The Princess and the Pig
The Quiet Book
Spoon
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Bear Feels Scared
Clay Boy
Creepy Monsters, Sleepy Monsters
Even Monsters Need Haircuts
Go Away, Big Green Monster!
King Jack and the Dragon
Owen
Owl Babies
Snip Snap! What's That?
The Super Hungry Dinosaur
Who Will Tuck Me In Tonight?
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The Boy Who Wouldn't Share
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?
I want My Hat Back
Leonardo, the Terrible Monster
Please Pass the Manner!
Why Do My Feet Say Yes When My Head Says No?
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 I Want a Dog! It's a Secret! The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear
Moomin and the Birthday Button
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
Stop Snoring Bernard!
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Do Y ou Know Which Ones Will Grow?
Do You Know Which Ones Will Grow? This is the most dynamic preschool book we have seen in years. Written by Susan A. Shea and illustrated by Tom Slaughter, it is inventive and thought-provoking. A lesson in animate and inanimate objects and as the title suggests, knowing which ones will grow and which ones will not, is a little like watching a magic trick unfold. Readers will delight in the rhyming text which lilts along from one question to the next with fresh and bold objects, animals and one fetching little boy in a striped shirt. A must have for parents and teachers.
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Eve n Monsters Need Haircuts
In most every film, Dracula is always well-coiffed. He arrives outside each window with a perfect widow's peak, not a hair out of place. The Wolfman, on the other hand has a more difficult time of it but that is the nature of turning into a wolf each full moon. This doesn't mean that he won't nip by the barbershop before a night's outing. Thus we have the title, Even Monsters Need Haircuts. It is a vespertine peek into an ordinary barbershop transformed by the power of the full moon. A young boy awaits his unusual clientele for their monthly haircuts, preparing the shop with just the right tonics and powders for his customers. Amusing and clever the text provides subtle jokes while the illustrations are spot on for the preschool crowd, not too scary but they give enough visual information to identify the usual suspects.
A splendidchoice for those who fear haircuts or the barber. |
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Feet Are Not for Kicking
Germs Are Not for Sharing
Hands Are Not for Hitting
Tails Are Not for Pulling
Teeth Are Not for Biting
Words Are Not for Hurting
Click the quicklinks above for more companion books or to view our catalog containing all subjects visit our website at www.bookvine.com
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2012 NAEYC Annual Conference
November 7th-10th
Visit our Booth #1930Georgia World Congress Center
Presentations by:
Best New Books for Preschool Children
Thursday, November 8th, 10-11:30 a.m.
Room A302
Georgia World Congress Center
Mem Fox
Why Simple Books Are Not Simple To Write
Thursday, November 8th, 1:00- 2:30 p.m.
Thomas Murphy Ballroom 2/3
Georgia World Congress Center
Book Signing
2:30-4:30 p.m.
Booth #1930
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Meet the Author / Illustrator
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Mem Fox (Two Little Monkeys; Tough Boris) Peter H. Reynolds (Plant a Kiss; Dot) and April Pulley Sayre (Go, Go, Grapes; Vulture View)
Friday, November 9th, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Thomas Murphy Ballroom 2/3
Georgia World Congress Center Book Signing with
Peter H. Reynolds & April Pulley Sayre
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Booth #1930 |
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Meet the Author / Illustrator
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Meet the Author / Illustrator
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Peter H. Reynolds
A New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, Reynolds wrote his first story in the seventh grade at the suggestion of his math teacher. His first short film was born from this encouragement. Reynolds, owner of the Boston-based company FableVision and a children's bookstore, Blue Bunny Books and Toys, continues to support his community, create films, software, books and more. His bo oks include: Sky Color, Dot, Ish, and Plant a Kiss. Peter will be speaking and signing books at NAEYC in Atlanta in November.
On the subject of creating Peter has this to say about the creative process, "Creative thinking is the fuel for getting things going. Dreaming about the project is a huge part of the process. The actual 'doing' requires following through on the dream, but the dream is the rough sketch. I encourage people to ponder and conjure the vision, but eventually I'll nudge you to 'prove your groove.' Don't just say you are a writer... Write. Don't just dream about making a film... Pick up the camera and go!"
April Pulley Sayre April is one of a kind. She was born in Greenville, South Carolina with nature running through her veins. As an erudite presenter on the subjects of writing, science education, children's literature, and wildlife gardening, she speaks to more than 15,000 people a year. She has written more than 55 books on natural history for children and adults and was awarded the 2008 Theodor "Seuss" Geisel Honor Award for her title, Vulture View. Bird watching, traveling, speaking to students and writing are just a few of April's many talents and passions. Her most recent title, published by Beach Lane Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster is, Go, Go, Grapes: A Fruit Chant! Be sure to see her at NAEYC in Atlanta in November. Mem Fox You would expect that Mem Fox has sold quite a number of children's books but truthfully that is just the tip of her iceberg. First of all, she has a very informative website that surprisingly contains not one dessert recipe but two; one for Chocolate Mousse and one for Chocolate Fudge. As a side note to chocolate, Mem is dynamic, brilliant, and passionate about teaching and literacy. She taught at the School of Education at Flinders University in South Australia for twenty-four years and now she spends her time writing children's books and speaking to educators across the globe. I recommend reading the Philosophy section of her website, which is a speech she gave to a graduating class, as it is inspiring, humbling and insightful. Reading Magic should be read by anyone having a child or teaching children. It is a plea not only for literacy but for reading aloud to children. Her title, Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes, spent 18 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List. Forthcoming titles include Tell Me about Your Day Today and Two Little Monkeys. Mem will be the opening keynote speaker at the NAEYC conference in Atlanta this November. |
When you read to a child, you are giving that child a gift. Select it carefully and give it with enthusiasm, as you would any gift. Children will realize they are receiving something special.
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When you buy from The Book Vine you benefit from our quality selection and our book groupings by subject. We are a small, independently-owned, 30+ year-old business. Small, but a giant when it comes to standing up for good books. We are grateful to you, our wonderful customers, for your support so that we may continue helping you put the best books into the hands of young children.
Sincerely,
Isabel Baker
The Book Vine for Children
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