Shimmer & Splash (Arnosky) ©2013 by Jim Arnosky

 CASTELLUCCI, Cecil. Odd Duck. illus. by Sara Varon. 96p. First Second. May 2013. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-1-59643-557-5. Gr 2-4–Theodora, a duck with a yen for lavender hats, stargazing, and staying north for the winter, prefers her solitary life slightly outside the duck community. She is dismayed by the grubby, flamboyant appearance of Chad when he moves in next door and populates his yard with art installations. But worst of all, he also chooses to remain at home throughout the snowy season. A story about first impressions, tolerance, and friendship, the narrative takes some time to fully click, but when it does there are many sweet touches to be found in the relationship between these odd ducks. Mostly eschewing panels and only occasionally using word balloons, this charming picture book cum early chapter book cum graphic novel has soft, clear pastel tones, strong lines, and lots of whimsical detail. Warm and with solid insight into the nature of quirk, this title will amuse most readers, and it may be a welcome balm for those who feel a bit different.–Benjamin Russell, Belmont High School, NH

 FLEMING, Candace. Papa’s Mechanical Fish. illus. by Boris Kulikov. 32p. bibliog. Farrar/Margaret Ferguson.June 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-374-39908-5. Gr 2-4–This picture book is a fictional account based on events in the life of eccentric inventor Lodner Phillips as told from the perspective of his daughter, Virena. Papa theorizes and tinkers but never succeeds. Finally, while the family is dropping lines from a pier into Lake Michigan, his daughter asks, “have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a fish?” Immediately the man dashes back to his workshop and soon produces one of the world’s earliest submarines, the Whitefish. Children will delight in the way Virena is the catalyst for her father’s successive improvements to his primitive vessel as she continues to ask questions: about how fish move through water, stay dry, and know where they are going. Kulikov’s luminous, playful, detailed illustrations on full-bleed spreads incorporate a variety of perspectives, including close-up views of fish and of Papa underwater and cutaway diagrams of his creations. An afterword is included. The exuberant and inquisitive tone of this book is sure to entertain curious children.–Anne Barreca, New York Public Library

 LOOK, Lenore. Brush of the Gods. illus. by Meilo So. 40p. Random/Schwartz & Wade. June 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-375-87001-9. LC 2012006442. K-Gr 3–Young Wu Daozi tries to please his calligraphy teacher, but his brush drips out squiggles and twists and dots, his lines turn into trees, his hooks catch fish, and “his dots burst into eyes, then pigs, and monkeys.” Wu Daozi paints on walls in temples and teahouses, and even the great wall surrounding the city. His work becomes known and admired throughout China. One day he paints a butterfly so beautiful and delicate that it appears to be real. When the wind blows, the wing moves, just a little, and the butterfly suddenly flits off. Soon everything he creates either flutters, gallops, or rolls away. No one believes that his paintings come to life, except the children. Then one day, the emperor asks Daozi if he would create a masterpiece on a wall of the palace. Stunning ink, watercolor, and pencil artwork brings to life ancient China and the beautiful children who remained faithful to Daozi. Highly detailed and vibrantly colored, the illustrations render Daozi’s paintings with brilliance. Children will appreciate the imaginative aspect of the text as well as the inspiring story of a boy who follows his dreams. Inviting and appealing, this title serves as a great addition to a unit on ancient China or Chinese Art.–Carol Connor, Cincinnati Public Schools, OH

 MORSTAD, Julie. How To. illus. by author. 36p. Simply Read Books. May 2013. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-897476-57-4. PreS-Gr 1–A treatise on “how-tos,” including how to go fast, how to see the wind, and how to be brave. More imaginative selections include how to wash your face (look up in the rain), how to watch where you’re going (follow the movements of your shadow), and how to wonder (gaze at the night sky). Morstad’s spare text and whimsical fine-line drawings with pastel enhancements portray children encountering new experiences enriched with whimsy and quiet wit. This guide will engage and delight youngsters. Ideal for one-on-one sharing, it will be read again and again.–Carol Connor, Cincinnati Public Schools, OH

 PIZZOLI, Greg. The Watermelon Seed. illus. by author. 40p. Hyperion/Disney. May 2013. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4231-7101-0. PreS-Gr 1–Children will love this hilarious book. Crocodile has devoured watermelon since babyhood and eats it every chance he gets. One day, however, he swallows a seed. This sends him into a panic. Will it grow inside him and come out of his ears? Will he grow larger and turn pink? The poor crocodile is so worried until he burps up the seed. He vows to never eat watermelon again, but will he be able to resist? The illustrations of the reptile’s fear about what might happen to him are very funny and the oversize font on those pages reinforces the emotion in the story. The artwork was created by screen print in pink, green, black, and brown. This simplicity allows readers to fully appreciate the changes in the croc’s facial expressions, which artfully contribute to the humor. The story has broad appeal, making it a great first purchase.–Amy Shepherd, St. Anne’s Episcopal School, Middleton, DE

 ARNOSKY, Jim. Shimmer & Splash: The Sparkling World of Sea Life. illus. by author. 40p. further reading. Sterling. 2013. Tr $14.95. ISBN 978-1-4027-8623-5. LC 2012012863. Gr 2-5–Arnosky has been directing his painterly eye and literary hand to  the natural world for many years, ranging from artful works on raccoons in a cornfield to taloned raptors in the ether. Here he turns his considerable talents to life in the sea in the style of previous works such as Thunder Birds: Nature’s Flying Predators (2011) and Slither and Crawl: Eye to Eye with Reptiles (2009, both Sterling). With foldout pages and many life-size illustrations, this overview is less tightly focused, touching on sea life from coral reefs to sailfish, from sea jellies to fiddler crabs, all depicted in a burst of shimmering blues and greens with splashes of yellow. The informative and lucid text is larded with personal experiences as Arnosky wades, kayaks, boats, and fishes in the “sparkling” world of water he so obviously enjoys. Soft pencil sketches ranging from coral species to sharks’ tails slip along the outer margins of the pages of text, a gentle counterpoint to the exuberant, colorful acrylics. Informative, to be sure, and eminently readable, this dynamic title will be an explosive visual feast for many children.–Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY

 MCGINTY, Alice B. Gandhi: A March to the Sea. illus. by Thomas Gonzalez. 32p. bibliog. maps. notes.Amazon. 2013. RTE $17.99. ISBN 978-1-4778-1644-8; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4778-6644-3. Gr 1-4–This lyrical picture book tells the story of Gandhi’s role in the 1930 Salt March, a peaceful protest of the British-imposed taxation of salt in India. Gandhi and 78 others walked more than 200 miles to gather salt for use and sale in direct violation of a British law that they felt was unjust. The flowing text describes how the marchers faced soldiers, were encouraged by villagers along the way, and how Gandhi’s consistent and gentle confidence kept them on the right path. Stunning mixed-media artwork portrays the journey in brilliant hues with a soft touch. Gandhi’s familiar figure is included in every painting, in unique and inspiring ways; sometimes just his feet, or close-ups of his face, but most often silhouetted against the dramatic landscape of India. While this book shares only a small part of Gandhi’s legacy, it is a key moment in India’s fight for independence, an excellent example of his life and work, and an intriguing introduction to the man. Demi’sGandhi (S & S, 2001) may provide more detail and a broader scope, but this gorgeous, thoughtful account should be in every biography collection.–Jody Kopple, Shady Hill School, Cambridge, MA

 STRINGER, Lauren. When Stravinsky Met Nijinsky: Two Artists, Their Ballet, and One Extraordinary Riot.illus. by author. 32p. bibliog. photos. Houghton Harcourt. 2013. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-547-90725-3. LC 2012025330. K-Gr 3–Composed with much alliterative, musical language, and onomatopoeia, this narrative flows beautifully, telling the story of the friendship and collaboration between composer Igor Stravinsky and dancer Vaslav Nijinsky. Focusing on the changes to their work and personal styles that resulted from their meeting to the culmination of their efforts, the ballet The Rite of Spring, the story conveys their composition process in a lively, upbeat fashion, with a percussive vocabulary. This book would be the perfect accompaniment in music lessons exploring the 100th anniversary of the famous work, and may inspire young musicians to create their own and definitely different work. Children may be surprised to learn about the commotion the composition caused, and the riotous ballet is sure to catch their attention. Vibrantly colored illustrations, inspired by Matisse and Picasso, of the musical notes, instruments, and dancers depicted, enhance the tone of the story and complement the text well. A detailed note from the author, complete with photographs, provides interesting background information about Stravinsky, Nijinsky, and The Rite of Spring.–Alison Donnelly, Collinsville Memorial Public Library, IL

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Fiction

AIN, Beth. Starring Jules: (As Herself). illus. by Anne Keenan Higgins. 146p. Scholastic. 2013. Tr $14.99. ISBN 978-0-545-44352-4; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-0-545-52047-8. LC 2012017678.

ALLEN, Jonathan . I’m Not Reading! 32p. Boxer Bks . 2013. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-907967-44-3 .

AMARA, Phil. The Treehouse Heroes & the Forgotten Beast. illus. by Alina Chau. 36p. Immedium. 2012. Tr $15.95. ISBN 978-1-59702-034-3. LC 2011052803.

ANDREASEN, Dan. Saturday with Daddy. illus. by author. 32p. Holt/Christy Ottaviano. May 2013. Tr $12.99. ISBN 978-0-8050-8687-4. LC 2012019267.

ARNOLD, Tedd. Dirty Gert. illus. by author. 32p. Holiday House. 2013. RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-0-8234-2404-7.LC 2012006578.

BAILEY, Mark & Michael Oatman. Tiny Pie. illus. by Edward Hemingway. 32p. Running Press Kids. May 2013.Tr $15.95. ISBN 978-0-7624-4482-3. LC 2012946110.

BALSLEY, Tilda & Ellen Fischer. Grover and Big Bird’s Passover Celebration. ISBN 978-0-7613-8491-5; ISBN 978-0-7613-8492-2; ISBN 978-1-4677-0995-8. LC 2012009496. –––– . It’s a Mitzvah, Grover! ISBN 978-0-7613-7562-3; ISBN 978-0-7613-7563-0; ISBN 978-1-4677-0992-7.LC 2012009497 . ea vol: illus. by Tom Leigh. 24p. (Shalom Sesame Series). Kar-Ben. 2013. RTE $16.95; pap. $6.95; ebook $12.95.

BANKS, Kate. Please, Papa. illus. by Gabi Swiatkowska. 32p. Farrar/Frances Foster. May 2013. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-374-36002-3.

BARNETT, Mac. Count the Monkeys. illus. by Kevin Cornell. 32p. Hyperion/Disney. June 2013. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4231-6065-6. LC 2012020299.

BONWILL, Ann. The Frazzle Family Finds a Way. illus. by Stephen Gammell. 32p. Holiday House. 2013. RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-0-8234-2405-4. LC 2011041929.

CAPUCILLI, Alyssa Satin. Katy Duck and the Tip-Top Tap Shoes. illus. by Henry Cole. ISBN 978-1-4424-5246-6; ISBN 978-1-4424-5245-9; ISBN 978-1-4424-5247-3. LC 2011052608.

DUNGY, Tony & Lauren Dungy. The Missing Cupcake Mystery. illus. by Vanessa Brantley Newton. ISBN 978-1-4424-5464-4; ISBN 978-1-4424-5463-7; ISBN 978-1-4424-5465-1. LC 2012024152.

WILEY, Melissa. Inch and Roly and the Very Small Hiding Place. illus. by Ag Jatkowska. ISBN 978-1-4424-5281-7; ISBN 978-1-4424-5279-4; ISBN 978-1-4424-5282-4. LC 2012006107. ea vol: 24p. (Ready-to-Read Series). S & S/Spotlight. 2013. Tr $15.99; pap. $3.99; ebook $3.99.

CHORAO, Kay. Bad Boy, Good Boy. illus. by author. 32p. Abrams. May 2013. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-4197-0520-5. LC 2012011249.

CLEMENT, Nathan. Speed. illus. by author. 32p. Boyds Mills. 2013. RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-1-59078-937-7.

COLE, Dylan. The Otherworldly Adventures of Tyler Washburn: The New Kid. illus. by Ahmed Aldoori. 48p.Design Studio Press. 2012. Tr $19.95. ISBN 978-1-9334-9277-3. LC 2012931961.

COLLODI, Carlo. Pinocchio. tr. from Italian by Geoffrey Brock. illus. by Fulvio Testa. 184p. New York Review of Books. 2012. RTE $24.95. ISBN 978-1-59017-588-0. LC 2012004946.

DAHL, Michael. Goodnight Baseball. illus. by Christina Forshay. 32p. (Sports Illustrated Kids Series).Capstone. 2013. RTE $14.95. ISBN 978-1-62370-000-3; PLB $20.99. ISBN 978-1-40487-979-9.

DAVIES, Matt. Ben Rides On. illus. by author. 32p. Roaring Brook/Neal Porter. May 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-59643-794-4. LC 2012013101.

DEMPSEY, Sheena. Bye-Bye Baby Brother! illus. by author. 32p. Candlewick. 2013. RTE $15.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-6241-7. LC 2012942659.

DOCHERTY, Thomas. Wash-a-Bye Bear. illus. by author. 32p. Candlewick/Templar. May 2013. RTE $14.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-6486-2. LC 2012942675.

DOKEY, Cameron. Zack’s Story. Bk. 1. illus. by Craig Orback. 128p. (Boys Camp Series). Sky Pony. May 2013. Tr $12.95. ISBN 978-1-62087-528-5. LC 2012041023.

FALWELL, Cathryn. Rainbow Stew. illus. by author. 32p. Lee & Low. 2013. RTE $17.95. ISBN 978-1-60060-847-6. LC 2012027279.

FITCH, Sheree. Night Sky Wheel Ride. illus. by Yayo. 32p. Tradewind. 2013. PLB $16.95. ISBN 978-1-896580-67-8.

FLORENCE, Tyler. Tyler Makes Spaghetti! illus. by Craig Frazier. 40p. HarperCollins/Harper. May 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-06-204756-4.

GEISERT, Arthur. Thunderstorm. illus. by author. 32p. Enchanted Lion. May 2013. Tr $17.95. ISBN 978-1-59270-133-9. LC 2012952191.

GERVAY, Susanne. I Am Jack. illus. by Cathy Wilcox. 144p. Kane Miller. 2013. pap. $5.99. ISBN 978-1-61067-128-6. LC 2012931763.

GÉSER, Gretchen. One Bright Ring. illus. by author. 32p. Holt. May 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-8050-9279-0. LC 2012021080.

GIBSON, Ginger Foglesong. Tiptoe Joe. illus. by Laura Rankin. 32p. HarperCollins/Greenwillow. May 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-06-177203-0. LC 201201586.

GRANT, Joyce. Gabby. illus. by Jan Dolby. 32p. Fitzhenry & Whiteside. 2013. RTE $18.95. ISBN 978-1-55455-250-4.

HARRINGTON, Tim. This Little Piggy. illus. by author. 32p. HarperCollins/Balzer & Bray. May 2013. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-0-06-221808-7.

HARRISON, David L. A Perfect Home for a Family. illus. by Roberta Angaramo. 32p. Holiday House. 2013.RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-0-8234-2338-5. LC 2010039385.

HARTT-SUSSMAN, Heather. Nana’s Summer Surprise. illus. by Georgia Graham. 32p. Tundra. 2013. Tr $17.95. ISBN 978-1-77049-324-7; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-1-77049-394-0. LC 2012934220.

HILLERT, Margaret. Dear Dragon’s Fun with Shapes. ISBN 978-1-59953-544-9. LC 2012012628. ––––. Up, Up, Up, Dear Dragon. ISBN 978-1-59953-545-6. LC 2012012629. ––––. Where Is Dear Dragon? ISBN 978-1-59953-546-3. LC 2012012630. ea vol: illus. by David Schimmell. 32p. (Dear Dragon Series). Norwood. 2013. PLB $21.27.

JAMES, Helen Foster & Virginia Shin-mui Loh. Paper Son: Lee’s Journey to America. illus. by Wilson Ong. 40p. (Tales of Young Americans Series). Sleeping Bear. May 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-58536-833-4. LC 2012033691.

JAMES, Simon. Nurse Clementine. illus. by author. 40p. Candlewick. 2013. RTE $15.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-6382-7. LC 2012942668.

JENKINS, Emily. Water in the Park: A Book About Water & the Times of the Day. illus. by Stephanie Graegin. 40p. Random/Schwartz & Wade. May 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-375-87002-6; PLB $19.99. ISBN 978-0-375-97002-3; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-375-98718-2. LC 2011050243.

JOOSSE, Barbara. Hooray Parade. illus. by Hyewon Yum. 40p. Viking. June 2013. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-670-01334-0. LC 2012028655.

KIMMELMAN, Leslie. Sam and Charlie: (and Sam Too!). illus. by Stefano Tambellini. 48p. Albert Whitman.2013. Tr $13.99. ISBN 978-0-8075-7213-9. LC 2012014113.

KONTIS, Althea. The Wonderland Alphabet: Alice’s Adventures Through the ABC’s and What She Found There. illus. by Janet K. Lee. 28p. Archaia. 2012. BD $11.95. ISBN 978-1-9363-9386-2.

KULLING, Monica. Mister Dash and the Cupcake Calamity. illus. by Esperança Melo. 32p. Tundra. 2013. Tr $17.95. ISBN 978-1-77049-396-4; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-1-77049-402-2. LC 2012934219.

LANGEN, Annette. The Angry Little Knight. tr. from German by David Henry Wilson. illus. by Katja Gehrmann. 32p. NorthSouth. 2013. Tr $17.95. ISBN 978-0-7358-4110-9.

LATTER, Jill. Mama Hen’s Big Day! tr. from German by Rebecca K. Morrison. illus. by author. 32p. NorthSouth.2013. Tr $17.95. ISBN 978-0-7358-4109-3.

LLOYD, Jennifer. Murilla Gorilla: Jungle Detective. illus. by Jacqui Lee. 40p. Simply Read Books. May 2013.RTE $9.95. ISBN 978-1-927018-15-6.

LONDNER, Renee. Stones for Grandpa. illus. by Martha Avilés. 24p. Kar-Ben. 2013. RTE $17.95. ISBN 978-0-7613-7495-4; pap. $7.95. ISBN 978-0-7613-7496-1; ebook $6.95. ISBN 978-1-4677-0991-0. LC 2012009500.

MACK, Jeff. Clueless McGee and the Inflatable Pants. Bk. 2. illus. by author. 254p. (Clueless McGee Series).Philomel. June 2013. Tr $12.99. ISBN 978-0-399-25750-6. LC 2012035569.

MACLEAR, Kyo. Mr. Flux. illus. by Matte Stephens. 32p. Kids Can. 2013. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-55453-781-5.

MARCHON, Benoit. Spoonful! tr. from French. illus. by Soledad Bravi. 38p. Houghton Harcourt. 2013. BD $7.99. ISBN 978-0-547-89313-6.

MICHALAK, Jamie. Joe and Sparky Go to School. illus. by Frank Remkiewicz. 48p. Candlewick. June 2013. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-6278-3. LC 2012943657.

MILNE, Christopher. The Day Our Teacher Went Mad: And Other Naughty Stories for Good Boys and Girls.illus. by Simon Swingler. 88p. Trafalgar Square. 2013. pap. $7.99. ISBN 978-1-921690-36-5.

MOON, Emily Kate. Joone. illus. by author. 32p. Dial. June 2013. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-8037-3744-0. LC 2012017536.

MORITZ, Dianne. 1, 2, 3... By the Sea: A Counting Book. illus. by Hazel Mitchell. 36p. Kane Miller. 2013.pap. $6.99. ISBN 978-1-935279-94-5. LC 2012935080.

MORRIS, Jackie. I Am Cat. illus. by author. 28p. Frances Lincoln. May 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-1-84780-135-7.

NASTANLIEVA, Vanya. The New Arrival. illus. by author. 36p. Simply Read Books. 2013. RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-1-927018-13-2.

OSTROVE, Karen. Rise and Shine: A Challah-Day Tale. illus. by Kimberley Scott. 24p. Kar-Ben. 2013. RTE $17.95. ISBN 978-0-7613-7499-2; pap. $7.95. ISBN 978-0-7613-7500-5; ebook $6.95. ISBN 978-1-4677-0997-2. LC 2012009499.

PARASKEVAS, Michael. Taffy Saltwater’s Yummy Summer Day. illus. by author. 40p. Random. May 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-307-97892-9; PLB $19.99. ISBN 978-0-375-97130-3; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-375-98125-8. LC 2012039109.

PAVÓN, Mar. Clucky and the Magic Kettle. tr. from Spanish by Jon Brokenbrow. illus. by Mónica Carretero. 30p. Cuento de Luz. 2013. RTE $15.95. ISBN 978-84-15619-44-4.

PLOURDE, Lynn. You’re Wearing That to School?! illus. by Sue Cornelison. 32p. Hyperion/Disney. June 2013.RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4231-5510-2. LC 2011031614.

RAY, Mary Lyn. Boom!: Big, Big Thunder & One Small Dog. illus. by Steven Salerno. 40p. Hyperion/Disney.June 2013. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4231-6238-4.

REX, Michael. Toilet Paper Mummy: A Stepping Stone Book. Bk. 1. illus. by author. 128p. (Icky Ricky Series).Random. May 2013. pap. $4.99. ISBN 978-0-307-93167-2; PLB $15.99. ISBN 978-0-375-97101-3; ebook $4.99. ISBN 978-0-307-97538-6. LC 2012025090.

RUZZIER, Sergio. Bear and Bee. illus. by author. 48p. Hyperion/Disney. 2013. RTE $14.99. ISBN 978-1-4231-5957-5. LC 2011032426.

SAY, Allen. The Favorite Daughter. illus. by author. 32p. Scholastic/Arthur A. Levine. June 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-545-17662-0. LC 2012026830.

SCHMID, Paul. Oliver and His Alligator. illus. by author. 40p. Hyperion/Disney. June 2013. RTE $15.99. ISBN 978-1-4231-7437-0. LC 2012020298.

STAMPLER, Ann Redisch. The Cats on Ben Yehuda Street. illus. by Francesca Carabelli. 32p. Kar-Ben. 2013.RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-0-7613-8123-5; pap. $7.95. ISBN 978-0-7613-8124-2; ebook $6.95. ISBN 978-1-4677-0988-0. LC 2012009503.

STEWIG, John Warren. Nobody Asked the Pea. illus. by Cornelius Van Wright. 32p. Holiday House. 2013. RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-0-8234-2224-1. LC 2011024048.

STILEMAN, Kali. Snack Time for Confetti. illus. by author. 32p. Tiger Tales. 2013. PLB $12.95. ISBN 978-1-58925-127-4.

TEAGUE, Mark. The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf. illus. by author. 48p. Orchard/Scholastic.May 2013. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-439-91501-4.

TORREY, Richard. A Baseball Story. illus. by author. 32p. Kane Miller. 2013. PLB $10.99. ISBN 978-1-61067-054-8. LC 2010943438.

TOWNSEND, Michael. Cute & Cuter. illus. by author. 40p. Knopf. June 2013. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-0-375-85718-8; PLB $18.99. ISBN 978-0-375-95718-5; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-307-97448-8.

VAN HOUT, Mies. Friends. tr. from Dutch. illus. by author. 32p. Lemniscaat. 2013. RTE $17.95. ISBN 978-1-9359-5423-1.

VERNICK, Audrey. Bogart and Vinnie: A Completely Made-Up Story of True Friendship. illus. by Henry Cole. 40p. Walker. June 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-8027-2822-7; PLB $17.89. ISBN 978-0-8027-2823-4. LC 2012027335.

WEULERSSE, Odile. Nasreddine. tr. from French by Kathleen Merz. illus. by Rébecca Dautremer. 32p.Eerdmans. 2013. Tr $17. ISBN 978-0-8028-5416-2.

WHELAN, Gloria. In Andal’s House. illus. by Amanda Hall. 40p. (Tales of the World Series). glossary.Sleeping Bear. 2013. Tr $17.95. ISBN 978-1-58536-603-3.

WILBUR, Helen L. Finnegan and Fox: The Ten-Foot Cop. illus. by John Manders. 32p. Sleeping Bear. 2013.Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-58536-784-9. LC 2012033576.

WINTERS, Kari-Lynn. Gift Days. illus. by Stephen Taylor. 32p. glossary. photos. websites. Fitzhenry & Whiteside. 2012. PLB $18.95. ISBN 978-1-55455-192-7.

ZOBOLI, Giovanna. I Wish I Had.... tr. from Italian by Lesie Mathews. illus. by Simona Mulazzani. 28p.Eerdmans. 2013. RTE $16. ISBN 978-0-8028-5415-5. LC 2012025507.

Nonfiction

ADLER, David A. Millions, Billions, & Trillions: Understanding Big Numbers. illus. by Edward Miller. 32p. Holiday House. 2013. RTE $17.95. ISBN 978-0-8234-2403-0. LC 2011044752.

ALLEN, Nancy Kelly. Barreling Over Niagara Falls. illus. by Lisa Fields. 40p. Pelican. 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-1-4556-1766-1; ebook $17.99. ISBN 978-1-4556-1767-8. LC 2012029021.

ANGUTINNGURNIQ, Jose. The Giant Bear: An Inuit Folktale. illus. by Eva Widermann. 32p. glossary. Inhabit Media. 2013. RTE $13.95. ISBN 978-1-92709-503-4.

BURKE, Johanna. A Kangaroo Mob. ISBN 978-1-4339-8199-9; ISBN 978-1-4339-8202-6. LC 2012018980.

GAMBINO, Karlie. A Float of Crocodiles. ISBN 978-1-4339-8194-4; ISBN 978-1-4339-8197-5. LC 2012018266.

JAMES, Lincoln. A Prickle of Porcupines. ISBN 978-1-4339-8219-4; ISBN 978-14339-8222-4.

LEIGH, Autumn. A Penguin Colony. ISBN 978-1-4339-8209-5; ISBN 978-1-4339-8212-5. LC 2012021891. ea vol: 24p. (Animal Groups Series). further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Gareth Stevens. 2013. PLB $22.60; ebook $22.60.

DE LAS CASAS, Dianne. The Little “Read” Hen. illus. by Holly Stone-Barker. 32p. Pelican. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4556-1702-9. LC 2012004160.

ESZTERHAS, Suzi. Orangutan. ISBN 978-1-84780-316-0. ––––. Sea Otter. ISBN 978-1-84780-300-9. ea vol: photos by author. 28p. (Eye on the Wild Series). websites. Frances Lincoln. 2013. Tr $15.99.

FLATT, Lizann. Sorting Through Spring. Bk. 2. illus. by Ashley Barron. 32p. (Math in Nature Series). Owlkids.2013. Tr $14.95. ISBN 978-1-926973-59-3. LC 2012945652.

GREGORY, Josh. The Superstorm: Hurricane Sandy. 48p. (A True Book Series). chron. further reading. glossary. illus. index. maps. photos. websites. Children’s Press. 2013. PLB $29. ISBN 978-0-531-23750-2; pap. $6.95. ISBN 978-0-531-23751-9.

HEILIGMAN, Deborah. The Boy Who Loved Math: The Improbable Life of Paul Erdös. illus. by LeUyen Pham. 48p. notes. Roaring Brook. June 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-1-59643-307-6.

JORDAN-FENTON, Christy & Margaret Pokiak-Fenton. When I Was Eight. illus. by Gabrielle Grimard. 32p.Annick. 2013. PLB $21.95. ISBN 978-1-55451-491-5; pap. $9.95. ISBN 978-1-55451-490-8.

KRULL, Kathleen & Paul Brewer. The Beatles Were Fab: (And They Were Funny). illus. by Stacy Innerst. 40p. bibliog. chron. Houghton Harcourt. May 2013. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-547-50991-4.

LAW, Jessica, adapter. A Hole in the Bottom of the Sea. illus. by Jill McDonald. 24p. score. w/cd. Barefoot. June 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-84686861-0; pap. $9.99. ISBN 978-1-84686862-7.

MANZIONE, Lisa. Let’s Visit Istanbul! illus. by Kristine Lucco. 35p. (The Adventures of Bella & Harry Series). maps. Bella & Harry. 2013. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-937616-09-0.

MEDDAUGH, Susan. Funny Bone Jokes and Riddles. 24p. (Martha Speaks Series). illus. Houghton Harcourt.2013. pap. $3.99. ISBN 978-0-547-86579-9; Tr $12.99. ISBN 978-0-547-86577-5.

NOVESKY, Amy. Mister and Lady Day: Billie Holiday and the Dog Who Loved Her. illus. by Vanessa Brantley Newton. 32p. bibliog. Houghton Harcourt. June 2013. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-15-205806-7.

PEEL, Yana, ed. Faces for Baby: Twelve More Works by Famous Artists to Explore with Your Child. 12p. reprods.Candlewick. 2013. RTE $21.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-6433-6. LC 2012942621.

QUAN, Elizabeth. Beyond the Moongate: True Stories of 1920s China. illus. by author. 40p. photos. Tundra.2013. Tr $19.95. ISBN 978-1-77049-383-4. LC 2012934216.

ROTNER, Shelley & Sheila M. Kelly. Yummy!: Good Food Makes Me Strong! 32p. diags. Holiday House. 2013.RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-0-8234-2426-9. LC 2012016564.

SCHMIDT, Amy. Dog-Gone School. 40p. photos by Ron Schmidt. Random. July 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-375-86974-7; PLB $19.99. ISBN 978-0-375-96974-4; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-375-98538-6.

SETO, Loretta. Mooncakes. illus. by Renné Benoit. 32p. Orca. 2013. Tr $19.95. ISBN 978-1-4598-0107-3. LC 2012952944.

SOUHAMI, Jessica, reteller. Foxy! illus. by reteller. 28p. Frances Lincoln. May 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-1-84780-218-7.

SPELLMAN, David with Lisa Lutz. How to Negotiate Everything. illus. by Jaime Temairik. 32p. S & S. May 2013.Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-5119-3; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-5120-9. LC 2011038386.

STEWART, Melissa. A Place for Turtles. illus. by Higgins Bond. 32p. (A Place for... Series). bibliog. maps. websites. Peachtree. 2013. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-56145-693-2.

STIEFEL, Chana. Chickens on the Family Farm. ISBN 978-0-7660-4204-9; ISBN 978-1-4644-0351-4. LC 2012028800. ––––. Goats on the Family Farm. ISBN 978-0-7660-4206-3; ISBN 978-1-4644-0355-2. LC 2012028802. ––––. Turkeys on the Family Farm. ISBN 978-0-7660-4207-0; ISBN 978-1-4644-0357-6. LC 2012028806. ea vol: 24p. (Animals on the Family Farm Series). diags. further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Enslow Elementary. 2013. PLB $21.26; pap. $6.95.

VAN LIESHOUT, Maria. Flight 1-2-3. illus. by author. 40p. Chronicle. 2013. RTE $14.99. ISBN 978-1-45211-6624.