Saturday, October 27, 2012

New Children's Picture Books

This is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen
A fish has stolen a hat. And he'll probably get away with it. Probably.



Vampirina Ballerina by Anne Marie Pace

Oh, to be a ballerina! It's a challenge for any little girl, but even more so if you happen to be a vampire like Vampirina. First of all, you have to find a class that meets at night. Then you have to figure out how to perfect your form when you can't see yourself in the mirror? And then there's wearing pink (not the most flattering of colors if you happen to be undead) and that nagging urge to take a little nip out of the other dancers. And worse of all... STAGE FRIGHT!!!



Alfie Is Not Afraid by Patricia Carlin

A boy and his brave puppy are ready to camp out in their backyard! The boy's not scared because if things go bump in the night, he knows Alfie will protect him: from space invaders, boa constrictors, and even alligators! Alfie's not afraid of anything! Right, Alfie? ....Alfie? In her picture book debut, Patricia Carlin introduces readers to Alfie and his boy, a lovable duo who will leave everyone howling with laughter.


Lovabye Dragon by Barbara Joosse

When a lonely dragon follows a trail of princess tears, a beautiful friendship is born. They march and sing, roar and whisper, hide and seek, then settle into snug companionship at bedtime. Barbara Joosse’s fiercely protective and gently loving dragon cavorts across the pages, endearingly illustrated by Randy Cecil. At the end of the day, who can resist curling up in the embrace of a lovabye dragon?



Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Fall in love with some of these Autumn children's titles

Family Fun Tricks and Treats
Disney Editions is proud to join in the celebration and feature our highly successful series of FamilyFun books. Continuing in the magazine's spirit as a creative guide to all the fun things families can do together, the books in this trusted series are packed with hundreds of family-tested recipes, party ideas, crafts, and much, much more. Whether you're looking for the perfect Christmas cookie or the creepiest Halloween decorations; planning your kids' birthday party or searching for creative crafts to fill an afternoon, these invaluable resources will become the most paged-through books on your shelves.All of the books provide step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions for parents and kids. These books prove that there is no greater authority on new and fun ways to spend time with your family than the experts at FamilyFun.
How do Apples Grow? by Betsy Maestro
ApplesHave you ever eaten part of a flower? You have if you have eaten an apple Find out how an apple grows from bud to flower to fruit--ready for you to pick Apples

Have you ever eaten a part of a flower? You have if you have eaten an apple Find out how an apple grows from bud to flower to fruit--ready for you to pick



The Penny Whistle Halloween Book by Meredith Brokaw & Annie Gilbar
Make this Halloween a safe, spooky, and happy one with these bewitching ideas From carving a not-so-traditional pumpkin to dressing a miniature mermaid, here are hundreds ways to scare up the best Halloween ever. You'll find plans for nine unforgettable parties appropriate for toddlers through teens, including:

* Inspiration and Instructions for Unusual Costumes
* Ghoulish Games
* Devilishly Clever Decorations
* Diabolically Delicious Recipes
* A Pumpkin-Patch Worth of Jack-O'-Lanterns

Turn your home into a happy haunting ground with "The Penny Whistle(TM) Halloween Book."
Apples by Ken Robbins
Crunchy and tasty, sweet and tart, in colorful shades of red, yellow,
and green -- sometimes all three -- everyone loves apples In this lively and vibrant book, young readers will learn how apples grow, from the planting of a tree, to the pollination of buds by bees, and on to the harvest. And then comes the fun part as apples are used to tease the taste buds in so many ways -- in pies and strudel, in cider and applesauce, but most of all, in that one simple crunch when one bites into an apple's crisp sweetness. Ken Robbins's hand-colored photographs will make you want to take a bite yourself