Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride
Written by Kate DiCamillo
Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: December 22, 2009
Price: $5.99
It’s the best thing since buttered toast — Mercy Watson in paperback!
Mercy loves nothing more than a ride in the convertible, with the wind tickling her ears and the sun on her snout. But one day the Watsons’ elderly neighbor Baby Lincoln pops up in the backseat in hopes of...
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Mercy Watson to the Rescue
Written by Kate DiCamillo
Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: December 22, 2009
Price: $5.99
It’s the best thing since buttered toast — Mercy Watson in paperback!
To Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mercy is not just a pig — she’s a porcine wonder. And to the good-natured Mercy, the Watsons are an excellent source of buttered toast, not to mention that buttery-toasty feeling she gets when...
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Milo Armadillo
Written by Jan Fearnley
Illustrated by Jan Fearnley
Format: Hardcover, 40 pages
On Sale: December 22, 2009
Price: $15.99
Tallulah’s present is not what she asked for. And it’s not what the other kids have. Would she be better off without him?When no one can find a pink fluffy rabbit to buy for Tallulah on her birthday, Grandma gets creative with her knitting needles. But the surprise Tallulah lifts out...
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You're Lovable to Me
Written by Kat Yeh
Illustrated by Sue Anderson
Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
On Sale: December 22, 2009
Price: $15.99
IN THIS WARMHEARTED tale of multigenerational love, repentant bunnies apologize to their mama for the day’s shenanigans. Mama Bunny gathers her children together and reassures them that she will always love them: “No
matter what your feelings are, whatever they may be . . . I’m your mama. You’re my bunnies. And...
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You're Lovable to Me
Written by Kat Yeh
Illustrated by Sue Anderson
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 32 pages
On Sale: December 22, 2009
Price: $18.99
IN THIS WARMHEARTED tale of multigenerational love, repentant bunnies apologize to their mama for the day’s shenanigans. Mama Bunny gathers her children together and reassures them that she will always love them: “No
matter what your feelings are, whatever they may be . . . I’m your mama. You’re my bunnies. And...
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Andy Shane is NOT in Love
Written by Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Illustrated by Abby Carter
Format: Trade Paperback, 64 pages
On Sale: December 8, 2009
Price: $4.99
When a new girl comes to Andy's school, a jealous Dolores thinks he's in love — but Andy's thoughts are on a companion of the four-legged kind.On the day Ms. Janice introduces Lark Alice Bell to the class, Dolores is proud to be the new girl's helper at recess. But Dolores...
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Ferocious Wild Beasts!
Written by Chris Wormell
Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
On Sale: December 8, 2009
Price: $16.99
A wonderfully witty and utterly charming story about fear.Jack is lost in the forest—a forest that his mom has told him is full of ferocious wild beasts! But the creatures that Jack meets there seem perfectly friendly to him, even if they are a bit worried about the ferocious wild beasts...
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Ferocious Wild Beasts!
Written by Chris Wormell
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 32 pages
On Sale: December 8, 2009
Price: $19.99
A wonderfully witty and utterly charming story about fear.Jack is lost in the forest—a forest that his mom has told him is full of ferocious wild beasts! But the creatures that Jack meets there seem perfectly friendly to him, even if they are a bit worried about the ferocious wild beasts...
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Grk and the Hot Dog Trail
Written by Joshua Doder
Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: November 10, 2009
Price: $5.99
“A page-turning escapade for middle-grade readers.”—Kirkus Reviews
The Malts and the Raffifis are on holiday in New York City. But when a billion-dollar statue at the National Museum goes missing, the police need help catching the culprit. Escaping Mrs. Malt’s watchful eye, Tim and Grk take to the streets to follow...
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Grk Smells a Rat
Written by Joshua Doder
Format: Hardcover, 224 pages
On Sale: November 10, 2009
Price: $15.99
A perfect middle-grade adventure for the same fans as Alex Rider readers.Tim Malt; his parents; his dog, Grk; and his friends Natascha and Max Raffifi have just arrived in India. They are all set to see the famous sights and watch Max compete in a tennis tournament. But after meeting a...
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My Elephant
Written by Petr Horacek
Illustrated by Petr Horacek
Format: Hardcover, 40 pages
On Sale: November 10, 2009
Price: $15.99
Both funny and sweet, this intergenerational story trumpets one boy’s boundless imagination — and shows how truly infectious it can be.What to do when Grandpa and Grandma are too busy to play? Ask your imaginary elephant, of course! He’s tons of fun, even if he squashes the flower bed, breaks a...
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Night Lights
Written by Susan Gal
Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
On Sale: November 10, 2009
Price: $14.99
The night is full of lights in this warm bedtime story.Susan Gal tells the story of a child’s evening routine through all the different kinds of lights that shine in the night. From the porch light by the front door, to the firelight (and firefly light!) of a backyard cookout, and...
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Night Lights
Written by Susan Gal
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 32 pages
On Sale: November 10, 2009
Price: $17.99
The night is full of lights in this warm bedtime story.Susan Gal tells the story of a child’s evening routine through all the different kinds of lights that shine in the night. From the porch light by the front door, to the firelight (and firefly light!) of a backyard cookout, and...
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The Patterson Puppies and the Rainy Day
Written by Leslie Patricelli
Illustrated by Leslie Patricelli
Format: Hardcover, 40 pages
On Sale: November 10, 2009
Price: $14.99
What better diversion for a rainy day? The cup of imagination overflows for a family of spirited pups in this comical picture book from Leslie Patricelli.It’s a rainy day, and the Patterson puppies have run out of things to do. If only it were sunny and warm, they could go to...
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Little Fur #4: Riddle of Green
Written by Isobelle Carmody
Format: Trade Paperback, 256 pages
On Sale: November 10, 2009
Price: $5.99
The conclusion of the Little Fur quartet!
When Little Fur loses touch with the flow of earth magic, she knows that she must regain it, whatever it takes. A visit to the prophetic Sett Owl makes it clear that Little Fur has to embark on the most dangerous of all her adventures...
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Little Fur #4: Riddle of Green
Written by Isobelle Carmody
Format: eBook, 256 pages
On Sale: November 10, 2009
Price: $5.99
The conclusion of the Little Fur quartet!
When Little Fur loses touch with the flow of earth magic, she knows that she must regain it, whatever it takes. A visit to the prophetic Sett Owl makes it clear that Little Fur has to embark on the most dangerous of all her adventures...
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Wild Times at the Bed and Biscuit
Written by Joan Carris
Illustrated by Noah Z. Jones
Format: Hardcover, 128 pages
On Sale: November 10, 2009
Price: $15.99
The Bed and Biscuit is going wild! Kids will laugh at — and learn from — this new adventure, as Grampa takes in some ailing critters who are anything but tame.Ever since Grampa Bender opened his doors (and veterinary skills) to a despondent Canada goose, a cranky muskrat, and two tiny...
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The Daring Adventures of Penhaligon Brush
Written by S. Jones Rogan
Illustrated by Christian Slade
Format: eBook, 240 pages
On Sale: November 4, 2009
Price: $6.50
PENHALIGON BRUSH LONGS for adventure and finds it aplenty in the seaside village of Porthleven. Within hours of his arrival, he is captured by armed ferrets and thrown into the dungeon of Furball Manor. Happily, he is rescued by friends. Unhappily, they explain that the dastardly wildcat, Sir Derek, and his...
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Carbonel and Calidor
Written by Barbara Sleigh
Illustrated by Charles Front
Format: Hardcover, 224 pages
On Sale: October 27, 2009
Price: $17.95
The third and final book in the Carbonel trilogy
“There are many kinds of magic...and once magic is in your blood it attracts more magic,” says the royal cat in Carboel at the start of
Carbonel and Calidor. Sure enough, Carbonel’s human friends Rosemary and John soon encounter magic in the form...
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Drake's Comprehensive Compendium of Dragonology
Written by Dr. Ernest Drake
Edited by Dugald A. Steer
Illustrated by Various
Format: Hardcover, 192 pages
On Sale: October 27, 2009
Price: $19.99
Dragonologists, look no further! Here, in a single handsome, indispensable volume, is gathered a lifetime’s worth of knowledge about these magnificent creatures.Call it an encyclopedia of dragonology — an authorized resource so definitive that dragon lovers everywhere are fired up with excitement. From the esteemed Dr. Drake comes a beautifully illustrated...
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Horse Diaries #3: Koda
Written by Patricia Hermes
Illustrated by Ruth Sanderson
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: October 27, 2009
Price: $5.99
For anyone who has ever dreamed of hearing a horse’s story . . .
Independence, Missouri, 1846
Koda is a bay quarter horse with a white blaze. He loves to explore the countryside and run free with his human friend Jasmine nearby. But after Koda sets out with Jasmine’s family on a long...
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Horse Diaries #3: Koda
Written by Patricia Hermes
Illustrated by Ruth Sanderson
Format: eBook, 160 pages
On Sale: October 27, 2009
Price: $5.99
For anyone who has ever dreamed of hearing a horse’s story . . .
Independence, Missouri, 1846
Koda is a bay quarter horse with a white blaze. He loves to explore the countryside and run free with his human friend Jasmine nearby. But after Koda sets out with Jasmine’s family on a long...
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Horse Diaries #3: Koda
Written by Patricia Hermes
Illustrated by Ruth Sanderson
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 160 pages
On Sale: October 27, 2009
Price: $12.99
For anyone who has ever dreamed of hearing a horse’s story . . .
Independence, Missouri, 1846
Koda is a bay quarter horse with a white blaze. He loves to explore the countryside and run free with his human friend Jasmine nearby. But after Koda sets out with Jasmine’s family on a long...
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Name That Dinosaur
Written by Amelia Edwards
Illustrated by Martina Jirankova-Limbrick
Format: Hardcover, 40 pages
On Sale: October 27, 2009
Price: $17.99
It’s a game-o-saurus! Readers search artwork for dinosaurs, complete a poster with dino-name stickers, solve puzzles, and more.On the island of Rosa Turoso, there are lions that speak, lizards that dance — and a girl named Abba who is crazy about dinosaurs. With her dinosaur poster, her dachshund, and her magical...
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