The latest reviews of fiction and nonfiction titles-- including picture books, easy readers, early chapter books, and information books--for a preschool and elementary grade audience from School Library Journal. en-us http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/community/Preschool+to+Grade+4/47073.html?nid=3263 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/info/260304.html Terms of Use. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:05:43 MST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6704271.html?nid=3263 Fiction ALLEN, Joy . Princess Party . illus. by author. unpaged. CIP. Putnam . 2009. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-399-25259-4 . LC 2008043543. PreS-K—Two little girls—one fancifully dressed as a fairy princess, the other wearing cowboy boots and a "Princess Power" T-shirt—host a party for princesses of various ethnicities, dressed in a variety of costumes. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6704267.html?nid=3263 Even though I love children's picture books, I almost always cringe when a high school art student asks me to help them locate examples of titles that use "woodcuts" or "wash." While I handle these books on a daily basis, I admit that I'm not as familiar with the original media used or the style displayed within the pages of these mini museums. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6699227.html?nid=3263 Fiction ACHESON, Alison . Grandpa's Music: A Story About Alzheimer's . illus. by Bill Farnsworth. unpaged. CIP. Albert Whitman . 2009. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-8075-3052-8 . LC 2008055792. K-Gr 3—This story concentrates on how the relationship between a child and her grandfather, who has Alzheimer's disease, changes but remains loving and strong. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6685846.html?nid=3263 Fiction ALEXANDER, Martha . Max and the Dumb Flower Picture . illus. by author & James Rumford. unpaged. CIP. Charlesbridge . 2009. RTE $9.95. ISBN 978-1-58089-156-1 . LC 2008007251. PreS-Gr 1—Published posthumously, this small, timeless book will resonate with children and pays a lovely tribute to Alexander. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6674071.html?nid=3263 Fiction ANDERSON, Laurie Halse . The Hair of Zoe Fleefenbacher Goes to School . illus. by Ard Hoyt. unpaged. CIP. S & S 2009. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-689-85809-3 . LC 2007045161. K-Gr 2—Zoe has a glorious bright red mane. In fact, her "wild and beautiful" hair seems to have a mind of its own, performing various tasks (it can "turn on the TV, pour a glass of juice, pet the cat, and pl... Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6668069.html?nid=3263 Fiction ADLER, Victoria . All of Baby Nose to Toes illus. by Hiroe Nakata. unpaged. Dial 2009. RTE $14.99. ISBN 978-0-803-73217-9 . LC number unavailable. PreS–Through bouncy verses, children follow a toddler’s antics as her grandparents, parents, a brother, and a pet dog celebrate everything about her, from her eyes to her tummy to her toes. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6661053.html?nid=3263 Fiction ALTER, Anna . Abigail Spells . illus. by author. unpaged. CIP. Knopf/Borzoi . 2009. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-375-85617-4 ; PLB $19.99. ISBN 978-0-375-95617-1 . LC 2008024529. K-Gr 2—Every child faces failure at some point, and this gentle story reminds readers how important supportive friends are in these situations. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6654851.html?nid=3263 Fiction ADAMS, Georgie . Animal Stories for Bedtime . illus. by Atsuko Morozumi. unpaged. MP . May 2009. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-935021-37-7 . LC 2008935852. PreS-K—A book of four logic-impaired stories plus four "seek-and-find" picture stories. In the first tale, Zebra builds a home in various locations, but none suits him: the hill is too windy, the seaside too wet, etc. Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6648615.html?nid=3263 Fiction ADAMS, Diane . I Can Do It Myself! illus. by Nancy Hayashi. unpaged. CIP. Peachtree . 2009. Tr $15.95. ISBN 978-1-56145-471-6 . LC 2008031117. PreS-Gr 2—Emily Pearl is "a very big girl" who is determined to be self-reliant. She pours her own juice (through a funnel), ties her own shoelaces (more or less), and can make herself a sandwich. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6641313.html?nid=3263 Fiction ALBOROUGH, Jez . Super Duck . illus. by author. unpaged. Kane/Miller . Mar. 2009. Tr $15.95. ISBN 978-1-933605-89-0 . LC 2008932220. K-Gr 2—After reading Super Duck, Duck dons a cape and mask and tries a variety of ways to get Goat's kite up in the air. His friends patiently let him try his own ideas, like using a truck to fly the kite, before coming up with their own conventiona... Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6636558.html?nid=3263 If you’ve noticed the toys, jewelry, and other non-book items being sold by Scholastic in its elementary and middle school book club flyers, you’re not alone. A Boston-based advocacy group says the children’s publisher is abusing its position by peddling everything from games to makeup to classroom kids. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:05:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6633081.html?nid=3263 Fiction ALIKI . Quiet in the Garden . illus. by author. unpaged. CIP. HarperCollins/Greenwillow . Feb. 2009. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-06-155207-6 ; PLB $18.89. ISBN 978-0-06-155208-3 . LC 2008012641. PreS-Gr 1—An artful introduction to nature, stillness, and the power of observation. A wide-eyed boy enters a garden replete with fluttering butterflies, birds, and blooming trees, all rich wit... Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6624866.html?nid=3263 Anita Silvey's cover story in the October issue of School Library Journal about the recent winners of the top prize for children's literature has drawn plenty of discussion. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6625221.html?nid=3263 Fiction ANDERSEN, Hans Christian . The Little Matchstick Girl . ISBN 978-1-60537-008-8 . THE BROTHERS GRIMM . Little Red Riding Hood . ISBN 978-1-60537-007-1 . ea vol: retold & illus. by Debbie Lavreys. unpaged. Clavis . 2008. Tr $16.95. LC number unavailable. Gr 1–3—The first retelling is true to the original poignant tale of hunger, cold, and the death of the young girl sell... Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6618444.html?nid=3263 Fiction ANDRES, Kristina . Good Little Wolf . illus. by author. unpaged. NorthSouth . 2008. Tr $12.95. ISBN 978-0-7358-2210-8 . LC number unavailable. PreS-Gr 1—A toy wolf tries to dispel the "big and bad" myth by showing how good he is. Each spread features a short sentence about the qualities that make him so. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6617664.html?nid=3263 Nothing beats cuddling up with a good book. But when you’re looking to get your hands on the right title or want to do something more, like share a good book with a class or access full-text volumes from a vast collection, technology can help. Whether it’s a peek inside a book that you’re after or a good chat with like-minded bibliophiles, these digital tools could be a reader... Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6611759.html?nid=3263 Fiction AHLBERG, Allan . The Baby in the Hat . illus. by André Amstutz. unpaged. Candlewick . Nov. 2008. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-3958-7 . LC 20070525029. K-Gr 2—The fortuitous catch of a baby falling from a window into a young boy's hat triggers a romp through London and beyond. The boy and his best friend spend his half-crown reward on a railway ride to the city. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6601546.html?nid=3263 Are children, librarians, and other book lovers still rushing to read the latest Newbery winners? Or has the most prestigious award in children’s literature lost some of its luster? Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6601439.html?nid=3263 Fiction ANDERSON, Brian . Nighty Night, Sleepy Sleeps . illus. by author. unpaged. CIP. Roaring Brook/A Neal Porter Bk. Oct. 2008. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-59643-356-4 . LC 2008007505. PreS-K–The shenanigans from the comic strip "Dog Eat Doug" continue in Anderson's first book for children. Baby Sophie and her dog spend the entire story raising havoc and avoiding Mom until they finally fal... Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6590835.html?nid=3263 Fiction ADDASI, Maha . The White Nights of Ramadan . illus. by Ned Gannon. unpaged. glossary. Boyds Mills . 2008. RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-1-59078-523-2 . LC number unavailable. Gr 1–4—This story is centered around Girgian, a Muslim celebration observed mostly in the Arabian Gulf states during the middle of the month of Ramadan. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST