Reviews: Preschool to Grade 4, May 2012

DEMPSEY, Kristy. Surfer Chick.illus. by author. 32p. Abrams. May 2012. RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-1-4197-0188-7.
PreS-Gr 3–A humorous story of a surfer chick coming into her own. Her dad rules the Roost Surf Shop and has radical skills, and now he’s agreed to show the chick his best moves. After she wipes out, she must get the courage to try again. This is a sweet, spunky story about perseverance and gaining confidence. Acrylic paint and colored pencil with a hot press watercolor make the sunsets dynamic and bright. The lively art has a cartoon feel; the waves seem iridescent and jump off the pages. Fans of animation will like this style. The playful rhyming text incorporates plenty of surfer slang like “radical,” “bummer,” and “gnarly.” Not only does this youngster learn to surf, but she also invents some moves of her own. Totally awesome!–Jess deCourcy Hinds, Bard H.S. Early College, Queens, NY

DiCamillo, Kate & Alison McGhee. Two for One.illus. by Tony Fucile. 80p. (Bink and Gollie Series). Candlewick. June 2012. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-3361-5.
Gr 1-3–Best friends Bink and Gollie are complete opposites in terms of appearance; Bink is short and squat with an explosion of yellow hair and rumpled clothes, and Gollie is tall and slender with a smooth bob and a chic outfit. They are kindred spirits, though, and readers will delight in sharing in their adventures at the state fair. First, Bink tries mightily (yet unsuccessfully) to win one of the games, then Gollie decides to enter a talent competition but is gripped by a bout of stage fright. Finally, both girls have their fortunes told by Madame Prunely, and they realize that the future doesn’t matter too much as long as they’re together. The common thread linking all of the stories is the girls’ respect and compassion for each other, and the realization that having a good buddy makes life’s little vexations more tolerable. Short, compact sentences make this book an ideal selection for beginning readers. There are some challenging vocabulary words, but readers should be able to glean much of the story from the fantastic illustrations. Fucile employs an economical use of sketchy lines and splashes of color to capture facial expressions and emotions with spot-on accuracy. His artwork goes a long way in making this title the funny, touching book that it is. It would be no surprise if Bink and Gollie were to join the likes of Elephant and Piggie and Frog and Toad in the ranks of favorite friend duos. Hilarious, warm, and, in a word, outstanding.Amy Holland, Irondequoit Public Library, NY

FEIFFER, Kate. No Go Sleep! illus. by Jules Feiffer. 32p. CIP. S & S/Paula Wiseman Bks. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-1683-3. LC 2010033776.
PreS-K–In this charming picture book, a baby speaks only a few words. But babies don’t have to say much to have the world revolve around them. The parents’ gentle nudges toward bedtime fall flat, so the sun steps in, saying, “I’ve gone for the day. When you wake up, I’ll be back to play.” Baby, still wide-eyed and frenetic, then hears from the moon, stars, a car, birds, frogs, bunnies, an owl, a tree, sheep, and various creatures and things inside the house, each closer and closer to the crib and its fretful occupant. Jules Feiffer’s wonderful, mildly zany informality warms every image, and he super-soaks the pages in deliciously intense watercolors. Some of the text is lilting, some quirky; unlike Goodnight Moon, for instance, this isn’t a lullaby in disguise. Will the book ease a child to sleep? Maybe, maybe not. What it will do is distract and entertain–and maybe even cheer up the weary adults who find themselves in a similar situation.–Susan Weitz, formerly at Spencer-Van Etten School District, Spencer, NY

GOING, K. L. Dog in Charge.illus. by Dan Santat.40p. Dial. May 2012. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-8037-3479-1.
PreS-Gr 2–Printz-winner Going aces her picture-book debut with this comical saga of a tutu-wearing bulldog who is the designated cat-sitter while the humans are at the store. Once the car leaves the driveway, five cats of varying breeds skedaddle from the sofa to spill milk, stir up fireplace ash, empty the hamper, disrupt a vanity, and more. Dog worries that their raucous acting out will reflect badly on him: “Would he still be a good Dog, a smart Dog, the very best Dog?” His idea to entice good behavior with kibbles disappears with his own hunger. As he naps, the cats remember that they love Dog and bring the house back to perfect order as the family arrives. Dog gets his rewards, then observes the pile of sleeping felines and thinks, “Good cats…Smart cats. The very best cats.” Going’s sentence structure reflects the hero’s thought patterns and her sound effects (“Fwomp!”) escalate the humor. Santat’s realistic cartoons feature priceless expressions and poses. This is a treat for all pet lovers.–Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA

MCCARTY, Peter. Chloe.illus. by author.40p. HarperCollins/Balzer & Bray. May 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-06-1142-91-8; PLB $17.89. ISBN 978-0-06-1142-92-5.
K-Gr 2–Chloe is the middle child in her large rabbit family. Of the Bunnies’ many shared activities, her favorite is after-dinner family fun time; however, when Dad brings home a television, she is sure that the fun has gone out of their shared time together. Her disappointment is short-lived. She and Baby Bridget soon find their own entertainment–the TV box and bubble wrap. Before long, the box becomes the best show with all the Bunny kids clamoring to get inside. After the youngsters are herded up to bed, even Dad can’t resist popping a few bubbles. Soft, natural colors highlight the family resemblance while bright pastels accent each rabbit’s individuality. Bunnies fill the pages, but an absence of background clutter keeps the illustrations simple and engaging. The gentle, child-friendly artwork complements the story told with minimal text. The result is a calming bedtime story for family sharing.–Carolyn Janssen, Public Lib. of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, OH

MURRAY, Alison. One Two That’s My Shoe! illus. by author. 32p. CIP. Hyperion/Disney. June 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4231-4329-1. LC 2011013171.
PreS-K–The little girl and her dog from Apple Pie ABC (Hyperion, 2011) are back. Here, the frisky pup steals the child’s red shoe. She chases after him, “One…Two…/Three…Four/Out the door!” and “Through the gate” until he’s pulled up short by 10 marching hens. Each number is spelled out and represented numerically and pictorially. The bright graphic-style illustrations have a retro feel and greatly enhance the storytelling. This fanciful counting book is perfect for one-on-one or group sharing and a must-buy for most collections, especially those that have the companion ABC.–Kathy Buchsbaum, Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, NY

COOMBS, Kate. Water Sings Blue. illus. by Meilo So. 36p. CIP. Chronicle. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-8118-7284-3. LC 2010030163.
PreS-Gr 4–A jaunty “Song of the Boat” opens this evocative collection designed to capture the life and spirit of the sea. The 23 pieces showcase a range of poetic forms while looking at each subject from a unique and interesting perspective. Readers do a little shopping in a tide pool, check out the local real estate with Frank Hermit, and experience the drama of a sea urchin’s love story. (“The sea urchin fell in love with a fork./With a tremble of purple spines,/she told her mother, ‘He’s tall, not a ball,/but just look at his wonderful tines!’”) Bookended by sandy endpapers showing footprints among feathers and shells, the loose watercolors are beautifully rendered and take readers deeper inside the heart of the verses. From spot art to panels to full spreads, each page turn surprises but also further unifies the collection with color, shape, and movement. Some selections are fast paced and full of humor while others are more contemplative. Closing with an ode to the tide line, this accessible collection is a trip to the beach anytime readers want to go.–Julie Roach, Cambridge Public Library, MA

KABOOM! Go Out and Play!: Favorite Outdoor Games from KaBOOM! illus. by Julianna Rose. 96p. photos. Candlewick. 2012. pap. $11.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-5530-3.
PreS Up–A comprehensive collection of more than 70 interactive games. Beginning with eight simple steps on how to facilitate children’s play, the text introduces activities that will help kids develop critical, cognitive, social, and physical skills. Chapters are divided by types of games that are variations on familiar classics or contemporary adaptations of tag, hide-and-seek, games with balls, team games, sidewalk games, circle games, and races. Each game is clearly described in a few paragraphs; a panel at the bottom of the page shows the number of players; the intended age group; space needed; and any required materials, such as balls, bean bags, cones, and chalk. “Other Games” and “No Rule Games” include ideas for supplemental activities such “make-believe” and “dress-up.” Informative steps are included for kids and their families to take to create safe and accessible play spaces in their own neighborhoods. Colored line drawings and full-color photographs of children in active play are sporadically placed throughout to entice and encourage youngsters to get out and play with one another. This top-notch compilation makes a great resource for children and their friends, as well as families and adults who work with youth.–Janet Weber, Tigard Public Library, OR

ALLEN, Jonathan. Don’t Copy Me! illus. by author. 32p. Boxer Bks., dist. by Sterling. 2012. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-907967-20-7.
K-Gr 1–Little Puffin just wants to enjoy his walk in the fresh air, but he doesn’t seem to be able to escape three young gull chicks bent on copying everything he does. First he tries scaring them away, then outrunning them, but to no avail. The three persistent chicks continue to mimic his every move. Finally, Little Puffin has an idea. He decides to sit very, very still so the chicks will have nothing to copy. The plan works, and soon the little gulls grow bored and wander off. But they don’t go far, and just as Little Puffin thinks he is free to enjoy a nice, quiet walk, his unwelcome company looms right around the corner. The whimsical, digitally created illustrations are appealing and expressive, and complement the text quite well. Youngsters will get a kick out of the gull chicks’ antics, especially Baby Gull, who can’t quite keep pace with the others.–Debbie Lewis, Alachua County Library District, FL

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Fiction

AVERBECK, Jim. OH NO, Little Dragon!illus. by author. S & S/Atheneum. 40p. 2012. Tr $14.99 ISBN 978-1-4169-9545-6; ebook $12.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-4270-2.

AYLESWORTH, Jim. Cock-a-doodle-doo, Creak, Pop-pop, Moo. illus. by Brad Sneed. 32p. CIP. Holiday House. 2012. RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-0-8234-2356-9. LC 2010041438.

BARDHAN-QUALLEN,Sudipta. Pirate Princess.illus. by Jill McElmurry. CIP. HarperCollins/Harper. May 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-06-114242-0. LC 2011009161.

BARNETT, Mac. Oh No! Not Again!: (Or How I Built a Time Machine to Save History) (Or at Least My History Grade). illus. by Dan Santat. 40p. CIP. Hyperion/Disney. June 2012. RTE $17.99. ISBN 978-1-4231-4912-5. LC 2011011111.

BEDFORD, David. Mole’s Babies. illus. by Rosalind Beardshaw. 32p. Tiger Tales. 2012. Tr $12.95. ISBN 978-1-58925-108-3; pap. $7.95. ISBN 978-1-58925-435-0.

BENTLY, Peter. The Great Sheep Shenanigans. illus. by Mei Matsuoka. 24p. Andersen, dist. by Lerner. 2012. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-0-7613-8990-3; ebook $12.95. ISBN 978-0-7613-8991-0.

BESKOW, Elsa. The Children of Hat Cottage.illus. by author.32p. 2012. Floris, dist. by SteinerBooks. Tr $17.95. ISBN 978-0-86315-855-1.

BIRDSALL, Jeanne. Lucky and Squash.illus. by Jane Dyer32p. CIP. HarperCollins/Harper May 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-06-083150-9. LC 2010024444.

BLACKSTONE, Stella. Bear Takes a Trip.illus. by Debbie Hart. 24p. Barefoot. May 2012. pap. $6.99. ISBN 978-1-84686-756-9.

BOWLES, Paula. Scary Mary. illus. by author. 24p. Tiger Tales. 2012. Tr $12.95. ISBN 978-1-58925-110-6.

BRAUN, Sebastien. Toot and Pop! illus. by author. 32p. HarperCollins/Harper. May 2012. Tr $12.99. ISBN 978-0-06-207750-9.

BULLARD, Lisa. Brandon’s Birthday Surprise. illus. by Katie Saunders. ISBN 978-0-7613-5085-9; ISBN 978-0-7613-8578-3; ISBN 978-0-7613-8838-8. LC 2011021514.
––––. Chelsea’s Chinese New Year. illus. by Katie Saunders. ISBN 978-0-7613-5078-1; ISBN 978-0-7613-8579-0; ISBN 978-0-7613-8682-7. LC 2011021513.
––––. Emma’s Easter. illus. by Constanza Basaluzzo. ISBN 978-0-7613-5080-4; ISBN 978-0-7613-5581-3; ISBN 978-0-7613-8840-1. LC 2011022229.
ea vol: 24p. (Cloverleaf Books: Holidays and Special Days Series). further reading. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Millbrook. 2012. PLB $23.93; pap. $6.95; ebook $17.95.

BULLARD, Lisa. Sarah’s Passover. illus. by Constanza Basaluzzo. 24p. (Cloverleaf Books: Holidays and Special Days Series). further reading. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Millbrook. 2012. PLB $23.93. ISBN 978-0-7613-5081-1; pap. $6.95. ISBN 978-0-7613-8582-0; ebook $17.95. ISBN 978-0-7613-8837-1. LC 2011028789.

CARTER, Anne Laurel. Night Boy.illus. by Ninon Pelletier.32p. CIP. Orca. 2012. Tr $19.95. ISBN 978-1-55469-402-0. LC 2011942574.

CHWAST, Seymour. Bobo’s Smile.illus. by author.32p. CIP. Creative Editions. 2012. Tr $14.99. ISBN 978-1-56846-221-9. LC 2011010831.

CLAYTON, Dallas. An Awesome Book!illus. by author.64p. HarperCollins/Harper. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-06-211468-6; ebook $11.99. ISBN 978-0-06-211667-3.

COLANDRO, Lucille. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover! illus. by Jared Lee. 32p. Scholastic/Cartwheel. 2012. pap. $6.99. ISBN 978-0-545-35222-2. LC number unavailable.

COLE, Carol A. The Penguin Lady. illus. by Sherry Rogers. 32p. chart. map. CIP. Sylvan Dell. 2012. Tr $17.95. ISBN 978-1-60718-527-7; pap. $9.95. ISBN 978-1-60718-536-9; ebook $9.95. ISBN 978-1-60718-545-1. LC 2011042375.

COVEN, Wanda. Heidi Heckelbeck Casts a Spell. illus. by Priscilla Burris. 118p. (Heidi Heckelbeck Series). CIP. S & S/Little Simon. 2012. Tr $14.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-4088-3; pap. $4.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-3567-4; ebook $5.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-3568-1. LC 2011014336.

COX, Judy. Happy Birthday, Mrs. Millie!illus. by Joe Mathieu.32p. CIP. Marshall Cavendish. May 2012. RTE $16.99 ISBN 978-0-7614-6126-5; ebook $16.99. ISBN 978-0-7614-6127-2. LC 2011016397.

DAVIS, Aubrey. A Hen for Izzy Pippik. illus. by Marie Lafrance. 32p. Kids Can. 2012. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-55453-243-8. LC number unavailable.

DAVIS, Jacky. Ladybug Girl and Bingo.illus. by David Soman.40p. CIP. Dial. May 2012. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-8037-3582-8. LC 2011010013.

DEGROAT, Diane & Shelley Rotner. Homer. illus. by authors. 32p. CIP. Scholastic/Orchard. 2012. RTE $15.99. ISBN 978-0-545-33272-9. LC 2011015272.

FARDELL, John. Jeremiah Jellyfish Flies High! illus. by author. 32p. Andersen, dist. by IPG. 2012. pap. $8.99. ISBN 978-1-84939-147-4. LC number unavailable.

FEENEY, Tatyana. Small Bunny’s Blue Blanket. illus. by author. 32p. Knopf. June 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-375-87087-3; PLB $19.99. ISBN 978-0-375-97087-0. LC number unavailable.

FREEMAN, Martha. The Case of the Ruby Slippers. Bk. 3. 124p. (A First Kids Mystery). Holiday House. 2012. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-0-8234-2409-2.

GILLELAND, Linda. I Love You, Baby Deer. illus. by Leigh Ann Irish. 42p. Brown Bks. 2012. Tr $19.99. ISBN 978-1-61254-025-2. LC 2011941064.

GILMORE, Rachna. The Flute. illus. by Pulak Biswas. 32p. Tradewind, dist. by Orca. 2012. RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-1-896580-57-9.

GLIORI, Debi. The Scariest Thing of All. illus. by author. 32p. Walker. June 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-8027-2391-8; PLB $17.89. ISBN 978-0-8027-2392-5.

HARRIS, John & Mary Tavener Holmes. The Elephant from Baghdad. illus. by John Cannell. 40p. CIP. Marshall Cavendish. May 2012. RTE $17.99. ISBN 978-0-7614-6111-1; ebook $17.99. ISBN 978-07614-6112-8. LC 2011016401.

HARVEY, Jacqueline. Alice-Miranda on Vacation. Bk. 2. illus. by J. Yi. 282p. Delacorte. 2012. Tr $14.99. ISBN 978-0-385-73995-5; PLB $17.99. ISBN 978-0-385-90812-2; ebook $14.99. ISBN 978-0-375-89859-4.

HOROWITZ, Dave. Chico the Brave. illus by author.32p. Penguin/Nancy Paulsen Bks. May 2012. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-399-25636-3.

HOSHINO, Felicia. Sora and the Cloud. Japanese text by Akiko Hisa. illus. by author. 36p. glossary. CIP. Immedium. 2012. Tr $15.95. ISBN 978-1-59702-027-5. LC 2011015924.

ISADORA, Rachel. Bea at Ballet.illus. by author.32p. Penguin/Nancy Paulsen Bks. May 2012. RTE $12.99. ISBN 978-0-399-25409-3.

JANNI, Rebecca. Every Cowgirl Loves a Rodeo.illus. by Lynne Avril.32p. Dial. May 2012. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-8037-3734-1.

JANOVITZ, Marilyn. Play Baby Play! illus. by author. 24p. Sourcebooks/Jabberwocky. 2012. BD $7.99. ISBN 978-1-4022-6224-1.

JENNINGS, Patrick. Bat and Rat.illus. by Matthew Cordell.32p. Abrams. May 2012. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-4197-0160-3.

JORDAN, Deloris. Dream Big: Michael Jordan and the Pursuit of Olympic Gold. illus. by Barry Root. 32p. S & S/Paula Wiseman Bks. May 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-1269-9; ebook $12.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-3623-7.

JOSLIN, Mary. Simon and the Easter Miracle: A Traditional Tale for Easter. illus. by Anna Luraschi. 32p. Lion, dist. by IPG. 2012. Tr $14.99. ISBN 978-0-7459-6058-6.

KAY, Verla. Civil War Drummer Boy.illus. by Larry Day.32p. CIP. further reading. Putnam. May 2012. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-399-23992-2. LC 2011020679.

KELLY, Mij. The Bump. illus. by Nicholas Allan. 32p. Tiger Tales. 2012. Tr $12.95. ISBN 978-1-58925-107-6.

KIMMELMAN, Leslie. The Shabbat Puppy. illus. by Jamie Zollars. 32p. CIP. Marshall Cavendish. 2012. RTE $17.99. ISBN 978-0-7614-6145-6; ebook $17.99. ISBN 978-0-7614-6147-0. LC 2011016400.

KOOSER, Ted. House Held Up by Trees. illus. by Jon Klassen. 32p. Candlewick. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-5107-7.

KREDENSOR, Diane. Ollie & Moon: Fuhgeddaboudit!illus. by author. photos by Mike Meskin.32p. CIP. Random. May 2012. Tr 15.99. ISBN 978-0-375-87014-9; PLB $18.99. ISBN 978-0-375-97014-6. LC 2011004705.

LESTER, Helen. All for Me and None for All. illus. by Lynn Munsinger. 32p. Houghton Harcourt. 2012. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-547-68834-3.

LEUNG, Peyton. The Pirate Girl’s Treasure: An Origami Adventure. photos by Ben Leung. illus. by Hilary Leung. 32p. Kids Can. 2012. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-55453-660-3.

LEVINE, Anna. Jodie’s Passover Adventure.illus. by Ksenia Topaz.32p. CIP. Lerner/Kar-Ben. 2012. RTE $17.95. ISBN 978-0-76135641-7; pap. $7.95. ISBN 978-0-7613-5642-4. LC 2011014424.

LEWIS, Anne Margaret. Fly Blanky Fly.illus. by Elisa Chavarri.40p. HarperCollins/Harper. May 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-06-199996-3.

LEWIS, J. Patrick. What’s Looking at You, Kid?illus. by Renée Graef.32p. Sleeping Bear. 2012. Tr $14.95. ISBN 978-1-58536-793-1. LC 2011032088.

LOTH, Sebastian. Zelda the Varigoose. tr. from German by David Henry Wilson. illus. by author. 32p. NorthSouth. June 2012. Tr $15.95. ISBN 978-0-7358-4076-8.

MAIZES, Sarah. On My Way to the Bath.illus. by Michael Paraskevas.32p. CIP. Walker. May 2012. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-0-8027-2364-2; PLB $16.89. ISBN 978-0-8027-2365-9. LC 2011021942.

MCKINLAY, Meg. No Bears. illus. by Leila Rudge. 32p. Candlewick. 2012. RTE $15.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-5890-8.

MESSNER, Kate. Marty McGuire Digs Worms!illus. by Brian Floca.160p. CIP. Scholastic. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-545-14245-8; pap. $5.99. ISBN 978-0-545-14247-2. LC 2011016291.

MIDDLETON, Charlotte. Nibbles’ Garden: Another Green Tale. illus. by author. 40p. Marshall Cavendish. 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-7614-6134-0. LC 2011016341.

MLYNOWSKI, Sarah. Fairest of All.174p. Scholastic. May 2012. Tr $14.99. ISBN 978-0-545-40330-6.

NOBLE, Trinka Hakes. The People of Twelve Thousand Winters.illus. by Jim Madsen.32p. CIP. glossary. Sleeping Bear. 2012. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-58536-529-6. LC 2011030796.

ORAM, Hiawyn. My Friend Fred. illus. by Rosie Reeve. 32p. Tiger Tales. 2012. Tr $15.95. ISBN 978-1-58925-105-2.

PALLOTTA, Jerry. A Giraffe Did One.illus. by Tatjana Mai-Wyss.32p. CIP. Sleeping Bear. May 2012. Tr $15.95. ISBN 978-1-58536-641-5. LC 2011029115.

RAUSS, Ron. Can I Just Take a Nap? illus. by Rob Shepperson. 32p. CIP. S & S/Paula Wiseman Bks. June 2012. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-3497-4; ebook $12.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-3498-1. LC 2011019438.

RAVISHANKAR, Anushka. The Rumor. illus. by Kanyika Kini. 32p. CIP. Tundra. May 2012. Tr $17.95. ISBN 978-1-77049-280-6. LC 2011923290.

REDEKER, Kent. Don’t Squish the Sasquatch!illus. by Bob Staake.40p. CIP. Hyperion/Disney. June 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4231-5232-3. LC 2011026661.

RUEDA, Claudia. Huff & Puff: Can You Blow Down the Houses of the Three Little Pigs? illus. by author. 32p. Abrams Appleseed. 2012. Tr $12.95. ISBN 978-1-4197-0170-2.

SAUDO, Coralie. My Dad Is Big and Strong, BUT…: A Bedtime Story. tr. from French by Claudia Zoe Bedrick. illus. by Kris Di Giacomo. 32p. Enchanted Lion. 2012. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-59270-122-3.

SAYRES, Brianna Caplan. Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?illus. by Christian Slade.32p. CIP. Random. May 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-375-86848-1; PLB $19.99. ISBN 978-0-375-96848-8. LC 2010017588.

SCHWARTZ, Amy. Willie and Uncle Bill. illus. by author. 40p. CIP. Holiday House. 2012. RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-0-8234-2203-6. LC 2011007274.

SELIG, Josh. Red & Yellow’s Noisy Night. illus. by Little Airplane Productions. 28p. (The Olive Branch Series). CIP. Sterling. 2012. Tr $14.95. ISBN 978-1-4027-9070-6. LC 2011033448.

SHEINMEL, Courtney. Stella Batts Needs a New Name. Bk. 1. illus. by Jennifer A. Bell. 150p. Sleeping Bear. 2012. Tr $9.99. ISBN 978-1-58536-185-4; pap. $5.99. ISBN 978-1-58536-183-0. LC 2011032119.

SIEBOLD, Kim. ABC Now You See Me. illus. by author. 14p. Running Pr. 2012. BD $13.95. ISBN 978-0-7624-4067-2. LC 2011934133.

STOOP, Naoko. Red Knit Cap Girl. illus. by author. 40p. Little, Brown/Megan Tingley Bks. June 2012. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-0-316-12946-6.

STOWER, Adam. Silly Doggy!illus. by author.32p. Scholastic/Orchard. 2012. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-545-37323-4.

TECKENTRUP, Britta. Animal 123. ISBN 978-1-4521-0993-0.
––––. Animal Spots and Stripes. ISBN 978-1-4521-0994-7.
ea vol: illus. by author. 12p. Chronicle. 2012. BD $12.99.

VAN GENECHTEN, Guido. Daddies and Their Babies. ISBN 978-1-60537-110-8.
––––. Mommies and Their Babies. ISBN 978-1-60537-109-2.
ea vol: tr. from Dutch. illus. by author. 20p. Clavis. 2012. BD $9.95.

WALSH, Melanie. Living with Mom and Living with Dad. illus. by author. 40p. Candlewick. June 2012. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-5869-4.

WALTERS, Eric. The Matatu.illus. by Eva Campbell.32p. CIP. Orca. 2012. Tr $19.95. ISBN 978-1-55469-301-6. LC 2011960004.

WARNER, Sally. EllRay Jakes Walks the Plank. Bk. 3. illus. by Jamie Harper. 114p. CIP. Viking. 2012. Tr $14.99. ISBN 978-0-670-06306-2; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-1-101-56584-1. LC 2011016029.

WEALE, David. Doors in the Air.illus. by Pierre Pratt.32p. CIP. Orca. 2012. Tr $19.95. ISBN 978-1-55469-250-7. LC 2011942574.

WIGGINS, Thalia. Greg and the Cheat Sheets. ISBN 978-1-61641-630-0; ISBN 978-1-61478-744-0. LC 2011027702.
––––. Greg’s Game Dilemma. ISBN 978-1-61641-632-4; ISBN 978-1-61478-746-4. LC 2011027713.
ea vol: illus. by Don Tate. 64p. (Making Choices: The McNair Cousins). CIP. ABDO/Magic Wagon. 2012. PLB $25.65; ebook $25.65.

WIGGINS, Thalia. James Cheats! ISBN 978-1-61641-633-1; ISBN 978-1-61478-747-1. LC 2011027714.
––––. James Makes a Choice. ISBN 978-1-61641-634-8; ISBN 978-1-61478-748-8. LC 2011027716.
ea vol: illus. by Don Tate. 64p. (Making Choices: The McNair Cousins). CIP. ABDO/Magic Wagon. 2012. PLB $25.65; ebook $25.65.

WILSON, Karma. Horseplay! illus. by Jim McMullan. 40p. Little, Brown. June 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-316-93842-6.

WOJTOWYCZ, David. Elephant Joe, Brave Knight! illus. by author. 32p. Random. June 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-307-93087-3; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-375-98090-9. LC 2011927722.

WRIGHT, Maureen. Earth Day, Birthday! illus. by Violet Kim. 32p. CIP. Marshall Cavendish. 2012. RTE $17.99. ISBN 978-0-7614-6109-8; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-0-7614-6110-4. LC 2011016395.

YAMAGUCHI, Kristi. It’s a Big World, Little Pig! illus. by Tim Bowers. 32p. Sourcebooks/Jabberwocky. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4022-6644-7.

ZIMMERMAN, Andrea & David Clemesha. Train Man. 32p. CIP. Holt/Christy Ottaviano Bks. 2012. Tr $14.99. ISBN 978-0-8050-7991-3.

Nonfiction

ARNOSKY, Jim. Crinkleroot’s Guide to Giving Back to Nature.illus. by author.32p. Putnam. 2012. RTE $17.99. ISBN 978-0-399-25520-5.

ASHBURN, Boni. Builder Goose: It’s Construction Time Rhyme Time! illus. by Sergio DeGiorgi. 32p. CIP. Sterling. 2012. Tr $14.95. ISBN 978-1-4027-7118-7. LC 2011004628.

ATWOOD, Megan. Cuddly Kittens: Discovering Fractions. ISBN 978-1-61641-853-3. LC 2011033075.
––––. Monarch Migration: Counting by 10s. ISBN 978-1-61641-854-0. LC 2011033076.
––––. Piglets Playing: Counting from 11 to 20. ISBN 978-1-61641-855-7. LC 2011033077.
ea vol: illus. by Sharon Holm. 24p. (Count the Critters Series). glossary. Web sites. CIP. ABDO/Magic Wagon. 2012. PLB $27.07.

BERNIER-GRAND, Carmen T., retel. Our Lady of Guadalupe. illus. by Tonya Engel. 32p. CIP. Marshall Cavendish. 2012. RTE $17.99. ISBN 978-0-7614-6135-7; ebook $17.99. ISBN 978-0-7614-6137-1. LC 2011016398.

BRASCH, Nicolas. Community Maps. ISBN 978-1-59920-413-0. LC 2010049979.
––––. Country Maps. ISBN 978-1-59920-414-7. LC 2010049982.
––––. Land and Sea Maps. ISBN 978-1-59920-415-4. LC 2010049983.
––––. World Maps. CIP. ISBN 978-1-59920-416-1. LC 2010049984.
ea vol: 32p. (Map Smart Series). illus. maps. photos. glossary. index. Smart Apple Media. 2012. PLB $27.10.

CAPUCILLI, Alyssa Satin. My First Karate Class: A Book with Foldout Pages. photos by Leyah Jensen. 14p. S & S/Little Simon. 2012. BD $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-2748-8.

CARSON, Mary Kay. What Sank the World’s Biggest Ship?: And Other Questions About the Titanic.illus. by Mark Elliott. 32p. (Good Question! Series). photos. reprods. chron. CIP. Sterling. 2012. Tr $12.95. ISBN 978-1-4027-9627-2; pap. $5.95. ISBN 978-1-4027-8733-1. LC 2011019964.

ESZTERHAS, Suzi. Cheetah.ISBN 978-1-84780-301-6.
––––.Gorilla. ISBN 978-1-84780-299-6.
ea vol: photos by author. 28p. (Eye on the Wild Series). Frances Lincoln. May 2012. Tr $15.99.

FISHMAN, Cathy Goldberg. When Jackie and Hank Met. illus. by Mark Elliott. 40p. photos. bibliog. chron. further reading. Web sites. CIP. Marshall Cavendish. 2012. RTE $17.99. ISBN 978-0-7614-6140-1; ebook $17.99. ISBN 978-0-7614-6141-8. LC 2011016405.

HARTLAND, Jessie. Bon Appétit!illus. by author.48p. bibliog. photos. CIP. Random/Schwartz & Wade. May 2012. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-375-86944-0; PLB $20.99. ISBN 978-0-375-96944-7. LC 2011018658.

HEIDBREDER, Robert. Shake-Awakes. illus. by Marc Mongeau. 40p. 2012. Tradewind, dist. by Orca. PLB $18.95. ISBN 978-1-896580-71-5.

JIAN, Li, retel. The Water Dragon. Chinese text by Yijin Wert. illus. by author. 42p. Tuttle. 2012. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-6022-097-8-7.

KONDONASSIS, Yolanda. Our House Is Round: A Kids’ Book About Why Protecting Our Earth Matters.illus. by Joan Brush.48p. glossary. Sky Pony. 2012. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-61608-588-9.

LAYTON, Neal. The Story of Things.22p. Hodder, dist. by Trafalgar Square. June 2012. Tr $19.99. ISBN 978-0-340-94532-2.

LEWIS, Marion. Kaugjagjuk. illus. by Kim Smith. 34p. Inhabit Media. 2011. Tr $13.95. ISBN 978-1-926569-39-0.

LLANAS, Sheila Griffin. Brian Selznick. ISBN 978-1-61783-248-2; ISBN 978-1-61478-503-3. LC 2011027841.
––––. Jerry Pinkney. ISBN 978-1-61783-247-5; ISBN 978-1-61478-502-6. LC 2011030113.
––––. Marla Frazee. ISBN 978-1-61783-246-8; ISBN 978-1-61478-501-9. LC 2011027842.
––––. Mo Willems. ISBN 978-1-61783-249-9; ISBN 978-1-61478-504-0. LC 2011030112.
––––. Paul O. Zelinsky. ISBN 978-1-61783-250-5; ISBN 978-1-61478-505-7. LC 2011030806.
ea vol: 24p. (Children’s Illustrators Series). illus. photos. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. ABDO/Checkerboard Library. 2012. PLB $24.21; ebook $24.21.

LORBIECKI, Marybeth. Escaping Titanic: A Young Girl’s True Story of Survival. illus. by Kory S. Heinzen. 32p. chron. Web sites. CIP. Picture Window. 2012. PLB $26.65. ISBN 978-1-4048-7143-4; pap. $8.95. ISBN 978-1-4048-7235-6. LC 2011030158.

MORLOCK, Lisa. Track That Scat! illus. by Carrie Anne Bradshaw. 32p. CIP. Sleeping Bear. 2012. Tr $15.95. ISBN 978-1-58536-536-4. LC 2011028148.

MUNRO, Roxie. Busy Builders.illus. by author.40p. CIP. further reading. glossary. Web sites. Marshall Cavendish. 2012. RTE $17.99. ISBN 978-0-7614-6105-0; ebook. $9.99. 978-0-7614-6106-7. LC 2011017391.

PATKAU, Karen. Who Needs a Jungle?: A Rainforest Ecosystem. ISBN 978-0-8876-992-4. LC 2011923282.
––––. Who Needs a Swamp?: A Wetland Ecosystem. ISBN 978-0-8876-991-7. LC 2011923283.
––––. Who Needs an Iceberg?: An Arctic Ecosystem. ISBN 978-0-8876-993-1. LC 2011923285.
ea vol: illus. by author. 32p. (Ecosystem Series). diags. maps. glossary. CIP. Tundra. 2012. Tr $17.95.

SEDAKA, Marc. Dinosaur Pet. performed by Neil Sedaka. illus. by Tim Bowers. 28p. w/CD. CIP. May 2012. Tr $17.95. ISBN 978-1-936140-36-7. LC 2011025358.

SLADE, Suzanne. The Great Divide. illus. by Erin E. Hunter. 32p. CIP. Sylvan Dell. 2012. Tr $17.95. ISBN 978-1-60718-521-5; pap. $9.95. ISBN 978-1-60718-530-7; ebook $9.95. ISBN 978-1-60718-539-0. LC 2011032755.

SMITH, Charles R., Jr. Stars in the Shadows: The Negro League All-Star Game of 1934. illus. by Frank Morrison. 106p. S & S/Atheneum. 2012. Tr $14.99. ISBN 978-0-689-86638-8; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-5076-9.

SOBEL, Syl. How the U.S. Government Works. 2nd ed. diags. ISBN 978-0-7641-4792-0. LC 2011934083.
––––. Presidential Elections: and Other Cool Facts. 3rd ed. map. bibliog. further reading. Web sites. ISBN 978-0-7641-4797-5. LC 2011934082.
––––. The U.S. Constitution and You. 2nd ed. diags. map. further reading. Web sites. ISBN 978-0-7641-4794-4. LC 2011934081.
ea vol: 48p. illus. glossary. index. Barron’s. 2012. pap. $6.99.

STEWART, Melissa. A Place for Bats. illus. by Higgins Bond. 32p. maps. bibliog. Web sites. CIP. Peachtree. 2012. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-56145-624-6. LC 2011020468.

TRAPANI, Iza, retel. The Bear Went Over the Mountain. illus. by reteller. 32p. CIP. score. Sky Pony. 2012. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-61608-510-0. LC 2011044098.

WARREN, Sarah. Dolores Huerta: A Hero to Migrant Workers. illus. by Robert Casilla. 32p. chron. further reading. Web sites. CIP. Marshall Cavendish. 2012. RTE $17.99. ISBN 978-0-7614-6107-4; ebook $17.99. ISBN 978-0-7614-6108-1. LC 2011016403.

WEINER,Miriam.Shakespeare’s Seasons.illus. by Shannon Whitt. 32p. Downtown Books. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-935703-57-0.

WOELFLE, Gretchen. Write On, Mercy!: The Secret Life of Mercy Otis Warren.illus. by Alexander Wallner.32p. bibliog. chron. further reading. reprods. Web sites. Boyds Mills/Calkins Creek. 2012. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-59078-822-6. LC 2011917495.

YOLEN, Jane & J. Patrick Lewis. Take Two!: A Celebration of Twins. illus. by Sophie Blackall.72p. CIP. Candlewick. 2012. RTE $17.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-3702-6. LC 2010050564.