Thursday, June 11, 2009

In Ecstasy by Kate McCaffrey

In Ecstasy is a Young Adult book about the results of drug use in two 15 year old girls' lives. On a whim they decide to use ecstasy and the story unfolds. Their friendship sours as each is alone within their own grim reality. Find it in YA FIC MCC.

A Gift of Munsch (DVD) by Robert Munsch

Here's a great compilation of six stories by Robert Munsch. "Something Good", "50 Below Zero", "The Paper Bag Princess", "Murmel, Murmel, Murmel", "Purple Green and Yellow" and "Love You Forever" are all available for your enjoyment. Find it in JUN DVD FIC MUN

Thursday, June 4, 2009

The Book of Pellinor Series by Alison Croggon

Maerad is a slave in a desperate and unforgiving settlement, taken there as a child after her family is destroyed in war. She is unaware that she possesses a powerful gift, one that marks her as a member of the School of Pellinor. It is only when she is discovered by Cadvan one of the great Bards of Lirigon, that her true heritage and extraordinary destiny unfold and adventure begins! Find it in YA FIC CRO

Princess Pigsty by Cornelia Funke

Little Princess Isabella has it all--and she's had enough of all of it!
Dresses much to precious to climb trees in, footmen on hand to blow her nose, lessons on how to smile for an hour straight: Being a princess is boring. So she chucks her crown out the window! Find it in F3

The Wonderful Pigs of Jillian Jiggs by Phoebe Gilman

When Jillian Jiggs finally clenas her room, she discovers a jar of buttons and decides they look just like pigs' noses. So she comes up with a fantastic idea--she'll make pigs and sell them! She makes pirate pigs and princess pigs, striped pigs and plaid pigs...but once they are made, can Jillian part with them? This book comes with a listening CD. Find it by the theme boxes in JR KIT STAGE G2

Piper Reed--The Great Gypsy by Kimberly Willis Holt

Piper has plenty to keep her busy. She's got new neighbours, a spaceship beach house, a trip to New Orleans, and the Gypsy Club pet show. Can she teach her dog tricks and win the pet show? Find it in JUN FIC HOL

When Dinosaurs Came With Everything by Elise Broach

Just when a little boy thinks he's going to die of boredom from running errands with his mom, the most remarkable thing happens. He discovers that on this day only, stores everywhere are giving away a very special treat. Something very, very big. It's a dream come true.
Find it in B2

Welcome Song For Baby by Richard Van Camp

Beautiful board book with photos of some of the cutest little ones you will see. If your little ones likes to look at pictures of babies they will love this book. Borrow it and enjoy! Find it in Board 1

Spyology by Spencer Blake

To be a truly great spy, courage and cunning must become your closest allies. You must crack classified codes, spin airtight cover stories, don foolproof disguises, and infiltrate the most closely guarded of your enemies operations. Only the rare few are sharp enough to penetrate the secrets of Spyology. Find it in JUN 327.12 BLA

Alive by Anita Ganeri

Fantastic new anatomy book with pop up pages. Your body is a miracle of engineering--that's what this book is, too. See your skull leap off the page, watch your brain light up with electrical impulses, and listen to your heart as it beats within an awe-inspiring 3-D ribcage. Find it in JUN 612 HUM

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Mr. Birthday by Roger Hargreaves

Four new books in the Mr. Men and Little Miss Series. New titles are
"Mr. Birthday", "Little Miss Splendid and the Princess", "Little Miss Trouble and the Mermaid", and "Little Miss Fun". Find them in H3

The Ghosthunters Series by Cornelia Funke

Tom has a ghost hiding out in his basement. Why? It's being chased by an incredibly revolting ghost. Good thing Tom's mother's best friend is a world famous ghosthunter! This is the first in a ghastly fantastic series. Get scared silly! Find it in JUNIOR FIC FUN

The Way We Work by David Macaulay

Ever wonder how you breathe, or why? Or what happens to broccoli once your teeth are done with it? Or how your eyes turn at the same time and in the same direction? We do take the amazing human body for granted. But in this book David Macaulay introduces you to you. Wow!
Find it in JUNIOR 612 MAC

Pretend Soup by Mollie Katzen and Ann Henderson

Do you want to be able to cook with the help of your preschooler? This is a
great cookbook with colour step-by-step pictures to help get it done. Lots of fun and simple recipes like Quesadillas, Bagel Faces and Green Spaghetti.
Yum! Find it in JUNIOR 641.5123 KAT

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Chocolate Riches From the Rainforest by Robert Burleigh

MmMmm. Chocolate. You probably eat some chocolate. But did you know that chocolate comes from rainforests? Did you know that solid chocolate was
created just 150 years ago? Being a chocoholic, I can really recommend this book. Great pictures, too! It will make your mouth water. Find it in JUN 631.3 BUR

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Perfect Fifths by Megan McCafferty

This series has followed Jess through every step of her teenage years and into young adulthood. Now, as a young professional in her mid-twenties, she is off to a carribean wedding. On the way to her plane, she literally bumps into her previous boyfriend, Marcus Flutie! Is this
fluke or fate? Find this in YA FIC MCC.

Honda the Boy Who Dreamed of Cars by Mark Weston

One day, in 1914, when Soichiro Honda was seven years old, an astonishing, moving dust cloud appeared in his small Japanese town. The cause was a leaky, noisy automobile--the first the boy had ever seen. At that moment Honda fell in love with cars, and a dream took hold. He would one day make them himself! This biography is found in JUN BIO HON.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz


Did you see the movie? Trust me on this one. The books are unbelieveably better. Non-stop action and excitement as Alex Rider becomes a super spy. Seven books in the Alex Rider series. Find it in YA FIC HOR.

Timberwolf Hunt by Sigmund Brouwer


New series to the library "Timberwolf Hunt" and "Timberwolf Challenge".
Exciting hockey stories for boys (and girls!). What will the team do when the new coach wants his son to play and he is a terrible player? Will they make it to the playoffs? Find them in JUN FIC BRO.

Stoneheart by Charlie Fletcher


Great story about a boy named Charlie who, in a moment of anger, knocks the head off a stone dragon. Soon he is being chased by stone gargoyles that no one else can see. He is also being helped by metal statues and a young girl named Edie. Can he fix the mess he is in? This is book one in a series of three. Find it in JUN FIC FLE

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Masterpiece by Elise Broach

Marvin lives with his family under the kitchen sink in the Pompaday's apartment. He is very much a beetle. He is a brave beetle. James lives in the same apartment but he is very much a boy. After Martin draws James a picture with a pen and ink set things start to get exciting. Sound corny? Actually the book is well written and fun to read. Find it in the Junior Section
JUN FIC BRO

It's Okay to be Different by Todd Parr


This is a very reassuring book for kids who are different. Aren't we all? This book has some hilarious ideas about what is different and what is Okay. Bright colorful illustrations are fun and touching. Enjoy it. Find it in staged readers P2

No Such Thing by Jackie French Koller


Here's a great twist on the old story of the little boy who thinks there is a
monster under his bed. Who knows what will happen when monster and boy meet and they find out that they like each other! What will their mothers think? Find it in the staged readers K2

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Winnie's New Computer by Korky Paul and Valerie Thomas


Winnie gets a new computer and thinks she can do without her spell book and wand. She wasn't counting on her cat Wilbur and his curiosity! Look out, Wilbur. Find it and other books about Winnie in P2.

One Hippo Hops by Jane Yolen

Here's a great children's author! This is a board book for your littlest ones. Enjoy the humour as you help your child learn the
numbers 1- 10. Find it at BOARD 1 in the children's department.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Inkheart by Cornelia Funke

Meggie finds out that her father, Mo, can read things out of books and into our world. The problem is that something or someone from our world will then enter the world of the book! What happens when a notorious bad guy enters our world and Meggie's mother disappears?
Find this whole series in JUN FIC FUN

Spiders by Nic Bishop

Some kinds of spiders are as small as a grain of sand. One kind is as big as this book! Nic Bishop's photographs let you see spiders up close. You can gaze into their eyes and almost feel their fangs. See spiders molting, weaving webs, hunting, eating and dancing. Amazing!
Find it in JUN 595.4 BIS

The Dangerous Book for Boys by Conn Iggulden


How do latitude and longitude work? How do you make secret ink, or send the cipher that Julius Caesar used with his generals? How do you grow crystals, build a go-cart, and learn how to find north in the dark? You'll find the answers inside this 270 page book of information and fun. Find it in JUN 031.02 IGG

Thursday, February 12, 2009

One Peace by Janet Wilson


One Peace celebrates the "Power of One" and the accomplishments of children from around the globe who have worked to promote world peace. Stories come from Yugoslavia, Columbia, Canada, Japan, Great Britain, Liberia, Cambodia, Afghanistan, and the United States.
Find it in JUN 327.1 WIL

Brave Deeds by Ann Alma


In Holland, during World War II, many people bravely hid people from the Nazis. This is a true story of a family who saved many such people at the risk of their own lives and that of their three children. Illustrated with black-and-white family photos. Find it in JUN 940.53 ALM.

Beware, Pirates! by Frieda Wishinsky


Transported back through time on the Canadian Flyer, an antique red sled, Emily and Matt experience the past firsthand. Thrilling adventures that take them to a different parts of the country at fascinating points in our rich Canadian history. Great new series! Great for Grades 1-2. Find it in JUN FIC WIS.

Stinky by Eleanor Davis

Stinky is a monster who is afraid of a boy who is invading his swamp. He tries everything to get rid of the boy but is foiled at every turn. This is a great easy read for grades K-2. Especially good for the reluctant reader. Find it in JUN FIC DAV.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Eric Carle's Animals Animals

Fish that fly, butterflies that dance, camels that "trollop along," a tiger that has swallowed the sun--Animals Animals!
With brilliant, full-color illustrations, Carle invites the earth's children--brothers, sisters, parents, teachers, friends, all--to bask in the sameness, the difference, and the wonder of the earth's precious animals. Find it in the C4 Section.