Collection Development
LIS 748-01
GSLIS Dominican University
LIS 748-01
GSLIS Dominican University
Selecting Children’s Fiction Books for a Seed Collection in a Public Library in Kodiak City, Alaska
Library User Needs Assessment
Kodiak City, zip code 99615 was selected for conducting a needs assessment of a library’s user community. Based on the 2013 statistics obtained from the website Factfinder2.census.gov (2014), there are 1,820 families with related children under 18 at 12.0% below poverty level, 1,146 married-couple families with related children under 18 at 4.4% below poverty level and 355 female householders (with no husband) with related children under 18 at 36.3% below poverty level (Poverty Status in Past 12 Months of Families, 2014). The BiggestUSCities.com website (2014) ranks Kodiak at #1 for city with the highest percentage of people below the poverty rate in Alaska and the percentage of people below the poverty rate in Kodiak at 14.6% followed by Meadow Lakes at 13.2%, Ketchikan at 12.9% and the majority of residents younger than 18 at 27.0% (2014).
Google lists Kodiak City as being approximately 4.672 square miles and based on the fact that there is only one public library and a high percentage of minors under 18, the library user needs assessment for this report determines the need to develop a seed collection in the area of Children’s Fiction. The idea is to establish a seed collection for the possibility of a future branch of the Kodiak Public Library (Google web search, 2014).
Children’s Fiction Book Collection
Barnett, M. (2012). Count the Monkeys (K. Cornell, Illus.) New York, NY: DisneyHyperion.
Count the Monkeys illustrated by Kevin Cornell in true Disney style, has received the 2014 Notable Children’s Books Award. Barnett helps children find the hidden jungle animals through counting and humorous characters with silly names such as two mongooses or is it mongeese? (Association for Library Service to Children website, 2014).
Bingham, K. (2012). Z is for Moose (P. Zelinsky, Illus.) New York, NY: Greenwillow Books.
Having received the 2013 Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award in by the Children’s Literature Assembly, Bingham tells the story of Moose who becomes discouraged when he is not included in part of an alphabet book. Friend Zebra knows the solution. Children ages 2-6 learn about friendship and being a good sport (Children’s Literature Assembly, 2014).
Blackstone, S. (2014). The Wheels on the Bus. Raleigh, NC: Barefoot.
Many Children Librarians, teachers and parents have read and sang this picture book aloud in many a story time. But the setting in this version of the story takes place Guatemala. The story helps children visualize a bus ride through the sunny villages of Guatemala, rich in color, patterns, animals and characters that fill the pages with life and Guatemalan culture and the party really starts as readers sing out! Ages 3-6 (Kirkus Reviews, 2014).
Byrd, R. (2014). Brave Chicken Little. New York, NY: Viking.
The traditional story of Chicken Little retold by Robert Byrd should help children discover ideas of trust and who not to trust such as Foxy Loxy. With all of the fun characters such as Henny Penny and Roly Poly Moley, children will learn to cherish a traditional tale. Ages 4-7 (Kirkus Reviews, 2014).
Gorbachev, V. (2014). Cats are Cats. New York, NY: Holiday House.
Cats are cute, and almost every child loves a cat or wants to have one as a pet, but in Valeri’s story this kitten is named Tiger and Miss Bell believes it’s the cutest little striped kitten until she discovers kitten will not stop growing. Children ages 2-5 should enjoy the unraveling of this story (Kirkus Reviews, 2014).
Palatini, M. (2014). No Nap! Yes Nap! UK: Little Brown.
Many parents know how challenging bedtime can be for there little ones, or maybe not so challenging, but one thing is for sure, spending quality time reading to their child is priceless. This story by Margie Palatini is about naptime for baby, and baby does not like it and takes off running! According to Kirkus Reviews, the author uses pattern in her digitally colored illustrations to help toddlers identify objects and characters, and uses italicization to indicate to parents their read aloud parts, or maybe not so aloud! Ages 1-3.
Seuss, Dr. (2014). Horton and the Kwuggerbug and More Lost Stories. New York, NY: Random House.
This picture book includes some of Seuss’s classic stories once published in early magazines featuring retro characters such as Marco and Horton. Additional characters will intrigue a new audience of children ages 6-9 [and older] and will find the rhythmic voice of Dr. Seuss entertaining, a favorite! (Kirkus Reviews, 2014).
Sherry, K. (2014). Turtle Island. New York, NY: Dial.
The author Kevin illustrates his story using mixed media and leads readers ages 3-6 through a story of creating friendships and the importance of working together to achieve a goal, in this case it’s building an island with homes and community bonding (Kirkus Reviews, 2014).
Yoon, S. (2014). Penguin and Pumpkin. Bloomsbury, NY: Walker.
Children ages 4-7 learn about the values of sharing through fun and quirky adventures of the brothers Penguin and Pumpkin [a little penguin] (Kirkus Reviews, 2014).
Easy Readers
Bunting, E. (2006). My Robot. Orlando, Fla.: Harcourt.
Robots are cool, everyone wants to build and have one. This robot will show kids all it can do! A Green Light Reader for reading level 2, ages 5-7 (www.chipublib.org).
Brown, M. (2008-). Arthur Season 10: DVD Collection. US Production: PBS.
So popular and loved by children and adults alike, the animation of Arthur the Aardvark, family and friends are positive role models and teach children lessons in life and social skills. A fun and inspiring program.
Charlesworth, L. (2014). 15 Classic Stories that are Just Right for Young Readers: Folk and Fairy Tale Easy Readers. New York, NY: Scholastic.
Classic tales like The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Tortoise and the Hare and twelve more stories are included in this easy reader collection for children grades K-2.
A Collection of Classic Stories That Are Just Right for Young Learners (2014). Bloomingdale, IL: Scholastic.
Seventy-five favorite stories help children develop their reading skills.
DiCamillo, K.(2012). Bink and Gollie, Two for One. Sommerville, Mass.: Candlewick Press.
Winner of the Theodor Geisel Award 2011, Bink and Gollie use teamwork to get out of some wild situations. DiCamillo uses humor to help children increase their interest in reading (www.katedicamillo.com).
Sesame Street: Old School Vol.1 DVD 3PK. City, NY: Walker.
A PBS classic, this dvd collection (1969-1974) will never grow old for children of all generations. The skits are from the beloved Muppets teaching everything from social skills, reading, math, language, dance, music, and just about everything in between.
Stilton, G. (2014). Box Set 1-8. City, NY: Walker.
Children ages 4-7 learn about the values of sharing through fun and quirky adventures of the brothers Penguin and Pumpkin [also a little penguin] (Kirkus Reviews, 2014).
Williams, D.K. (2014). Tick Tock (Ovresat, L. Illus.), NY: Walker.
Friends must clean the house before Mother arrives! Williams uses rhythm and rhyme and simple language, making this a very good book for level one readers ages 4-6 (www.harcourtbooks.com, 2014).
Zion, G. (2005). Harry and the Lady Next Door (Graham, M. Illus.), Basehor, KS: Backpack Books.
Harry the spotted dog does everything it can to stop a woman next door from singing. For readers grades 1-3.
Easy Fiction
Dahl, M. (2014). Goodnight Football (Forshay, C.). North Mankato, MN: Capstone Young Readers.
Children will feel like spectators at a football game as they join a boy and girl at the stadium. Filled with exciting football action, it is a good way for kids to learn about the game of football while reading. Grades 4-7.
Lesko, E. (2014). Super Lexi (Winsor, A. Illus.), Red Leather Books, LLC.
Lexi is a little girl that is phobic and finds out she must give a presentation! Lexi figures out a plan. Receiving a very good Kirkus Reviews, this is a chapter book for grades 1-3. Cost: $14.00 Order qty.: 4 Total: $56.00
Donovan, S. (2010). Bored Bella Learns About Fiction and Nonfiction, Minneapolis, Minn: Picture Window Books.
Although this is not an actual fiction book, it might be good to have a copy each of this book displayed near both fiction/non-fiction areas in the Children’s. Early readers can learn he difference between the two genres. Grades 2-5.
Berenstain, J. (2014). Berenstain Bears First Time Books Collection.
Dayton, NJ: BMI.
Twenty books are contained in this collection. Popular with children grades K-5.
[Various authors]. (2014). American Girl Mysteries. Dayton, NJ: BMI.
A thirteen book collection written by different authors with stories like Danger at the Zoo, Runaway Friend and Secrets in the Hills will surely interest young readers into solving cases, while encouraging literacy. Grades 3-5.
Warner, G.C. (2014). Boxcar Children I. Collection. Dayton, NJ: BMI.
A fifteen book collection loved by children. The stories center around four orphan kids as they encounter new and exciting, or often times scary situations. Grades 1-4.
Juvenile Fiction
Carroll, L. (2010). Alice in Wonderland. Dayton, NJ: Stone Arch Books.
A cool and anime-like illustrations and layout brings this classic story and characters into contemporary times. Introducing young readers to Lewis Carroll’s masterpiece in a new style is a great way to boost interest in reading classics. Grades 5-9.
Gallagher, D. (2010). Bad Luck Bridesmaid: The Complicated Life of Claudia Cristina Cortez. Dayton, NJ: Stone Arch Books.
Claudia, a young girl is asked to be her cousin Laura’s bridesmaid but soon discovers she might be bringing bad luck to the occasion (www.capstonepub.com). Grades 4-7.
McCreely, H. (2014). My Zombie Hamster. New York, NY: Egmont USA.
Zombie squads patrol America, and Matt must confront the Zombie Hamster which causes chaos for Matt and his family. The plot has twists and turns sure to engage readers (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 8-12.
Pilkey, D. (2014). Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation
of the Turbo Toilet 2000. Bloomingdale, IL: Scholastic.
Who doesn’t love a title like this? Superhero Underpants or Captain, does what he does best, fight off evil villains. But it’s all in how he does it! Filled with humor and pure silliness, reluctant readers might just want to keep reading and reading about Captain Underpants, and he might just have a cult following! (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 8-10.
Ostow, M. (2014). Amity. New York, NY: Egmont USA.
The story unfolds once the Connor family moves into the haunted house of Amity. With a dark past in Amityville, the homeowners find out exactly what haunts their home (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 13 and up.
Youth Fiction
Becker, S. (2014). Kate the Great Except When She’s Not. Bloomingdale, IL: Crown.
Reader ages eight through twelve will learn how fifth-grader Kate struggles with her bully, Nora. Kate tries to deal with her by keeping a positive outlook and taking her mother’s advice to try to
make friends with Nora. Author Suzy Becker illustrates her comic-like Reviews, 2014). Ages 8-12.
Buckle, J.A. Mankato, MN: Capstone.
Metal head Josh Walker is sixteen and has several goals he would like to accomplish before he turns seventeen. The story is written as if the book itself is his personal journal. (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 12-16.
DeCamilo, K. (2013). Flora and Ulysses. Somerville, MASS: Candlewick Press.
Received the 2014 Newberry—Caldecott Award. Kids will enjoy the story of Flora Belle Buckman a ten-year-old girl who finds a crazy squirrel that flies and also writes poetry! (www.goodreads.com). Ages 8-12.
Floca, B. (2013). Locomotive. New York, NY: Atheneum Press.
Received the 2014 Newberry—Caldecott Award, Silbert Honor Book and NY Times bestseller. Children learn about America’s first transcontinental railroad, circa 1869. It’s about action, sound and speed as readers travel across our scenic USA (www.goodreads.com). Ages 8-12.
Frank, L. (2014). Two Girls Staring at the Ceiling. New York, NY: Schwartz and Wade/Random.
Received a Kirkus Review Star. Author Lucy Frank uses a creative page layout to help tell her character Chess’s story. Chess is a young girl who learns she is diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. The author’s tone is frank young readers will learn about the struggles Chess encounters in dealing with her life (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 13- 17.
Youth Fiction (contemporary)
Jagerfeld, J. (2014). Dash. Bloomingdale, IL: Scholastic.
This story is about a seventeen-year-old girl called Maja who is into Goth culture and accidently cuts off the tip of her thumb in class. Maja also must deal with the discovery of her mother having Asperger Syndrome which makes her aloof and unaffectionate towards Maja. (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 14 and up.
Youth Fiction (historical)
Larson, K. (2014). Dash. Bloomingdale, IL: Scholastic.
Received a Kirkus Star. Mitsi Kashino and her family must move to a Japanese internment camp after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Mitsi must leave her beloved dog Dash behind. Readers will bond with Mitsi through her struggles to find her pet Dash (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 8-12.
McNicoll, S. (2014). Revenge of the Fly. Toronto, ON: Pajama Press.
McNicoll’s story of a twelve-year old orphaned boy named Will. The setting is Hamilton, Ontario in 1912 and Will’s story begins as he enters a Newspaper contest that is to catch the most flies in an effort to reduce disease, winner gets a $50 prize. Filled with action and characters, kids will learn of Will’s character and of society at during 1912 (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 9-14.
Fantasy
Alvarez, J. (2014). Starfire. New York, NY: HarperCollins.
A magical black foal or Pegasus is born in Anok and this makes the powerful leaders want him destroyed! But young children will learn how the Pegasus named “Star” defeats its enemies with heroic action. (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 8-12.
Magaziner, L. (2014). The Only Thing Worse than Witches. New York,
NY: Penguin/Dial.
This book also received a Kirkus Star. Children can follow Rupert Campbell through his fifth grade class encountering mean witch-like teachers. But Rupert soon discovers the hidden secret of these witches in a mesmerizing story of fantasy. (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 8-12.
Peter, P. (2014). Creature Keepers and the Hijacked Hydro-Hide (Rao, R. Illus.). New York, NY: HarperCollins.
Kirkus Reviews describes this story filled with mystery and adventure. The protagonist is twelve-year-old Jordan Grimsley and must deal with creatures called cryptids that are similar to the Loch Ness monster, Sasquatch and a skunk ape. (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 8-12.
Roth, V. (2013-2014). Divergent Series Ultimate Four-Book Box Set. New York, NY: HarperCollins.
Includes the books Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant and the new 2014 release of Four. Similar to The Hunger Games, the stories are set in an apocalyptic futuristic dystopia version of Chicago (Wikipedia, 2014). The main character is Beatrice “Tris” Prior, and readers learn how she deals with concepts of identity in a society based on class divisions. Grades 9-12.
Tracy, W. (2014). Rise of the Earth Dragon. Bloomingdale, IL:: Scholastic.
A new series of chapter books filled with action and illustrations. A young boy named Drake has a connection and understands dragons and becomes a dragon master but King Roland wants to discover the secrets behind Drake’s powers. (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 7-10.
Torres, J. (2014). The Sound of Thunder. Tonawanda, NY: Kids Can.
Received a Kirkus Star in the genre of graphic fantasy and is the trilogy conclusion. The protagonist Rufus tries to save the north woods using his magic totem while he learns to transition from city kid to one adept in the woods and its creatures (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 9-12.
Youth Graphic Novels
Bendis, B. (2014). All New x-Man V.1: Yesterday’s X-Men. New York, NY: Marvel, Inc.
It’s all about X-Men, past and present. A good way to catch up on these tough guys with exciting action-packed illustrations done the right way, the Marvel way!(www.ala.org/yalsa/great-graphic-novels- 2014). Ages 12-18.
Carroll, E. (2014). Through the Woods. Dayton, NJ: McElderry.
Earning the Kirkus Star, Carroll’s graphic horror novel is in narrative form and handwritten to add dialogue. Along with the author’s scary illustrations and strange characters makes for an interesting read(Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 13-18.
Guarente, G. (2014). Satan’s Prep. Dayton, NJ: Sky Pony Press.
Twenty volume set of “the world’s best stories, retold in dynamic, graphic-novel form” (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 14 and up.
[Various authors] (2014). Graphic Revolve: Common Core Editions. Dayton, NJ: Stone Arch Books.
Twenty volume graphic-novel set of “the world’s best stories, retold in dynamic, form” (www.capstonepub.com). Grades 5-9.
Children’s Online Database Collections
Picture Books and DVDS
Cronin, D. (2008). Giggle, Giggle, Quack (B. Lewin, illus.) New York, NY: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
It’s the funny little duck named Duck, from the story Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type. Farmer Brown goes on vacation but leaves his brother Bob in charge. Little does he know Duck has changed some things around the farm! Narrated by Randy Travis. K-3. Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children’s Video; ALA Notable Video; Finalist, NY Festivals; Honorable Mention, Columbus International Film & Video Festival. Audio awards: ALA Notable Recording; Storytelling World Award. Bilingual DVD [English and Spanish]
Henkes, K. (2008). Chrysanthemum. New York, NY: HarperCollins.
A little mouse thinks its name is really cool until school starts and the bullies make fun of her. Children will learn a lesson about life and how to overcome silly remarks. Narrated by Meryl Streep and honored with a Gold Medal, The New York Festivals, CINE Golden Eagle, ALA notable Video and Recording, Gold Award.
Bilingual DVD [English and Spanish].
Sierra, J. (2000). Antarctic Antics (J. Aruego, Illus.) North Carolina, NC: Lexile.
A DVD of animated penguins that sing and dance to poetry (featuring poems read by the author sure to delight young children in grades PREK-3 (or older). Winner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal For Excellence in Children’s Video, ALA notable Video and Gold Award.
Stead, P. (2006). Bear has a Story to Tell. North Carolina, NC: Lexile.
Bear wants to share a story with the forest animals to help them get ready for winter. But they might have other ideas than listening to Bear, like maybe sleep? Children ages PreK-1
will enjoy finding out how Bear kept his listeners awake.
will enjoy finding out how Bear kept his listeners awake.
Thaler, M. (2014). The Teacher from the Black Lagoon (J. Lee, Illus.) New York, NY: Scholastic.
Nearly every kid can remember their first day of school, and so the story goes of a little boy who imagines the worst things about his teacher Mrs. Green. The story helps children overcome their fear of first day at school. For grades K-3. Film Awards: ALA notable Video. Book Awards: Best of the Best List, Heart of Texas Literature Center.
Willems, M. (2006). Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale. New York, NY: MaGik Studio.
Bunny, Dad, and Trixie [a.k.a. the Bunny family] visit a laundro-mat and sister Trixie is very upset because something has gone missing! Ages PreK-2. *Notable Film Awards: Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children’s Video; ALA Notable Video; BAMmie Award for Best Animated Short Film, BAMkids Film Festival; KAFI Finalist; San Francisco International Film Festival Official Selection; Best of the Fest, New York International Children’s Film Festival; KidsFest! Short Film Award. Audio Awards: Audie Award Winner. Book Awards: Caldecott Honor Book; ALA Notable Book; BCCB Blue Ribbon Picture Book Award; Parenting Media Award Winner.
Zelinsky, P. (2006). The Wheels on the Bus. New York, NY: MaGik Studio.
Author and illustrator Paul Zelinsky brings his well-known ditty to life with the use of bright and colorful art forms. Music for this version of the story is performed by the Bacon Brothers. Ages PreK-2. *Notable Film Awards: ALA Notable Video; Chis Statuette, 1rst prize, Columbus International Film Festival. Winner.
LeapPad ™ Ultra Learning Tablet.
A kid-safe web, hi-res screen tablet and WiFi capabilities linked to the LeapFrog® education library. Ages 4-9.
Barbie™ Malibu Mysteries
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Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
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Disney Pixar Brave Learning Game
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Easy Readers: Remaining Balance: 0.02
Easy Read Fiction
Disney Book Group. (2013). Marvel® Super Heroes Storybook Collection.
New York, NY: Marvel Press.
We all love American Super Heroes and their super powers to fight off evil villains. Readers will learn how these heroes got their powers in this storybook of Marvel origins. Ages 7-12.
E-Book: $3.99
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Hardcover: $13.67
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Elish, D. (2010). The Attack of the Frozen Woodchucks. New York, NY: HarperCollins.
Jimmy Weathers cannot believe it, what did his Dad and sister discover? In New York’s Central Park?! Not a frozen giant Woodchuck! Jimmy is in for a big adventure now that he’s in the company of Woodchucks…in N.Y.! Ages 8-12.
E-Book: $9.99
Download format: OverDrive app
ISBN: 9780062007919.
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Grossblatt, B. (2012). Gotcha Gadgets. Palo Alto, CA.: Klutz Books.
Kids can learn to create custom gizmos using a circuit board, speaker, LED, photo-resistor, switches and battery clip. A great way to learn science and electronics!
CD: $24.99
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Haskell, E. (2013). Handbook for Dragon Slayers. New York, NY: HarperCollins.
A fantasy featuring Princess Matilda who ventures away from her home at the castle Alder Brook. She aspires to write a very, very special book. The magical characters are sure to intrigue the young. Recommended by Kirkus Reviews, Library School Journal, Booklist and Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books. Ages 8-12.
E-Book: $10.99
Download format: OverDrive app
ISBN: 9780062008169.
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Hardcover: $13.49
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Klutz (n.d.) Friendship Bracelets. Palo Alto, CA.: Klutz Books.
Learn to create really cool friendship bracelets using lots of bright colored floss and beads! Supplies are included. Ages 6-up.
CD: $16.95
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Klutz (n.d.) Klutz Knitting. Palo Alto, CA.: Klutz Books.
Young kids can learn to knit with simple illustrations and hip design ideas. Supplies are included. Ages 9-up.
CD: $24.99
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Korman, G. (2014). Ungifted. New York, NY: HarperCollins
Donovan Curtis is not the best or brightest student, so we think. Having been enrolled at the Academy for gifted students, Donovan struggles to fit in yet his feat helps to teach his classmates how to respect and appreciate others. Recommended by New York Times Book Review, ALA Booklist, Publishers Weekly, Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA). Ages 8-12.
E-Book: $7.99
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Hardcover: $13.90
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London, O. (2013). My Little Pony: Meet the Ponies of Ponyville.
Meet Ponyville’s cutest ponies like Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Pinkie Pie and our favorite Rainbow Dash! Little readers will also get to meet the ponies’ pets! Ages 4-8.
E-Book: $1.99
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Paperback: $3.39
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Rodgers, M. (2010). Freaky Monday. New York, NY: HarperCollins.
A young overachieving student called Hadley becomes her teacher Ms. Pitt! Now Ms. Pitt is Hadley that means some really crazy moments are going to happen during school and moments of insight into each other’s lives. Reviewed by Publishers Weekly. Ages 9-12.
E-Book: $5.99
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Audiobook: $16.19
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[Games]
Spin Master, Ltd. (2013). Rookie: 3-D Ball-in-a-Maze Puzzle/Brainteaser.
(PLUS)
Spin Master, Ltd. (2013). Perplexus® Epic: 3-D Ball-in-a-Maze Puzzle/Brainteaser.
Think you have what it takes to solve the Perplexus®? Try again, and again, twenty-one times to be exact! With challenging twists and flips and turns and more twists you just might master the Perplexus® and become Perplex-Ninja! [A great workout for brains]. Ages 8-up.
Rookie Ball: $22.95
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Epic Ball: $29.95
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Weston, C. (2012). Melanie in Manhattan. New York, NY: Random House Children’s Books.
Mel is thrilled since she gets to stay at home in Manhattan for her vacation! But what really makes her happy is that her friend Miguel from Spain will be visiting New York and Mel thinks he’s really cute so she looks forward to showing him around Manhattan. But Mel is forgetting one thing, she really likes the boy in her math class, now what? Mel is so confused! Good Kirkus Review. Ages 9-12.
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Park, B. (2012). Junie B. Jones Collection: Books 9-16. New York, NY: Random House Books for Young Readers.
According to Random House, the series sold 55 million copies in North America and is popular in elementary schools worldwide. Ages 8-12.
Random House Audiobook Download: $24.00
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Springett, M. (Coming Soon! 2015). Kate and Pippin. New York, NY: Square Fish.
This is the story of Pippin, a fawn abandoned by her mother. Pippin cries out and is discovered and rescued by the author Springett. Pippen is soon adopted and cared for by Springett’s Great Dane, Kate.
Kate treats Pippin as if it was her very own pup! Ages 5 and up.
ISBN: 9781250055682
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Holub, J. (2014). The Goddess Girls Charming Collection Books 9-12 (Charm Bracelet Included): Pandora the Curious; Pheme the Gossip; Persephone the Dating; Cassandra the (Goddess Girls). New York, NY: Aladdin Paperbacks.
A box set collection of the Goddess Girls series in trade paper format. Young girls Ages 8 up to 12 can learn of the mythological Goddesses in graphic novel form, cool anime-like artwork and graphics.
ISBN: 9781481427302
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DVD. Barbie and the Secret Door
UPC: 00025192211089
Format: Blue-ray Disc
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DVD. Charlotte’s Web
UPC: 00883929301898
Format: Blue-ray Disc
Rating: G
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DVD. Dr. Seuss: Green Eggs and Ham; and other Stories
UPC: 00883929221011
Format: Blue-ray Disc
Rating: G
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DVD. Iron Man and Hulk: heroes United
UPC: 00786936837599
Format: Blue-ray Disc
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Scholastic. (Coming Oct. 21, 2014). Minecraft: the Complete Handbook Collection. New York, NY: Scholastic.
Four of Minecraft’s bestselling handbooks are included in this collection: Essential, Redstone, Combat and Construction. Minecraft is a popular underground/indie sandbox video game that is becoming a cult favorite in the world of video gamers. Players use the handbooks to create and learn how to compete and survive in the fictional world of Minecraft!
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DVD. Ultimate Avengers Movie Collection
UPC: 00031398151326
Format: Blue-ray Disc
Rating: G
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Youth Fiction:
Fiedle, L. (2014). Mouseheart (Mouseheart Series #1). New York, NY: Margaret K. McElderry Books.
Set deep in the grimy tunnels of Brooklyn, the little mouse warrior Hopper escapes from a N.Y. pet shop and soon discovers a utopian rat world lurking below, not to mention all the sly alley cats in the streets above! Positive reviews by School Library Journal, Kirkus Review, Booklist, Children’s Literature, ABookAndAHug.com and Publishers Weekly. Ages 8-12.
E-Book: $10.99
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Hardcover: $12.85
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Johnson, V. (2014). The Great Greene Heist. New York, NY: Scholastic, Inc.
What’s Jack Greene going to do about that darn school bully Keith Sinclair? Now that Keith is running for Student Council president—uughh! and has connections to the principal, double uughh! Read all about it! Good Reads. Ages 10-14.
E-Book: $10.49
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Hardcover: $13.86
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Marvel Comics. (2014). Guardians of the Galaxy: All-New X-Men, the Trial of Jean Grey. New York, NY: Marvel Press.
Who are the original X-Men and why are they back? You will find out when the alien race encounters Jean Grey of the destructive Phoenix Force, back on Earth! No worries, the Guardians of the Galaxy will protect the new X-Men and deal with Jean Grey! Ages 9-18.
E-Book: $11.49
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Display: 1024 x 600
Built-in Wi-Fi
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Built-in Microphone
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Qty.: 2
Fantasy:
Cast, P.C. (2014). Redeemed (House of Night Novels). New York, NY: Macmillan.
“Vampires unite…or maybe not!” Protagonist Zoey Redbird is facing lots of major issues like dwindling to death, thanks to the Darkness within. Only her closest loved ones can save her now.
A New York Times #1 Best-seller. Ages 13-17.
E-book: $8.89
Order qty.: 4
Total: $35.56
Hardcover: $13.29
Order qty.: 3
Total: $39.87
Audiobook: $28.06
Order qty.: 1
Total: $28.06
http://www.amazon.com/Redeemed-House-Night-Novels-Cast-ebook/dp/B00FUX0BWO/ref=zg_bsnr_3017_9
Lowry, L. (2014). The Giver Quartet (Boxed Set). New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Having received the Newbery Award, this dystopian future series includes The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son. Ages 12-17.
Hardcover: $23.39
Order qty.: 2
Riggs, R. (2013). Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Philadelphia, PA: Quirk Publishing.
What could be an appropriate place for peculiar children? Would it be a vacant orphanage or secluded island? A young teen boy with some problems discovers it might be all due to these peculiarities. New York Times #1 best-seller. Ages 13-17.
Hardcover: $23.39
Order qty.: 1
*Zeki® 8” Android Touchscreen Tablets
Item#: WD16390400
Display: 1024 x 600
Built-in Wi-Fi
8 GB flash memory
Built-in Microphone
Mini HDMI capability
Micro USB, AC/DC power adapter, small headphones
Android OS 4.1.1 operating system (Jelly Bean)
Cost: $159.99
Qty.: 2
Fish, A. (2010). How to Draw Graphic Novel Style. New York, NY: Chartwell Books, Inc.
Includes easy steps and guidelines. Ages 13 and up.
Hardcover: $9.95
Order qty.: 3
*Intuos® Creative Pen Tablet [digital canvas]:
Connects to a laptop or computer by USB and is used to sketch or draw colorful digital art using the included stylus. Picture editing capabilities are included.
Specs: 8.25” x 6.9”
Compatible with Mac OSX 10.6.8 or later, Windows Vista
Cost: $79.99
Qty.: 2
Creativity Application: Autodesk Sketchbook Pro Paint and Drawing Software:
Works with digital tablet sketchpads to design and create freely. Kids can learn to create their own manga, anime or Superheroes and learn to make their own graphic novels!
Works with digital tablet sketchpads to design and create freely. Kids can learn to create their own manga, anime or Superheroes and learn to make their own graphic novels!
Compatible with Mac OSX 10.6.8 or later, Windows Vista
Cost: $59.99
Qty.: 4
Pope, P. (2013). Battling Boy. New York, NY: Macmillan.
Children are drawn into the underworld of Acropolis by monsters. Haggard West a vigilante finds a way to save everyone including Battling Boy. Reviews submitted in Goodreads and Booklist.
E-book: $8.99
Order qty.: 3
Children’s Online Database Collections
The following selection is six online database programs, selected to benefit the Children’s Department. Try-It! Illinois was used to help review four of the resources, although Brainfuse and CultureGrams were reviewed using the Chicago Public Library Database selections for children.
Brainfuse: Children and teens (Elementary to College prep) could receive online homework help daily from 2:00p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Also available are the prep tools for ACT/SAT, GED and US citizen test [Help with Spanish homework and English language lessons].
CultureGrams: Children and teens learn about different countries and their customs, social conditions, well-known citizens, [and recipes]. The database covers 78 countries and includes a USA Edition that covers the 50 states. Includes pictures for some materials.
Kids InfoBits: Young children in kindergarten through fifth grade will be able to explore and research the visually graphic interface. Subjects are selected using the subject-based topic tree that helps to narrow down a research topic. Current information from reference books and magazines covering a range of information: geography, the arts, science, current events, health, people, history, government, sports plus more (Gale-Cengage Learning).
StarWalk Kids Media-Student view: Children can search and select from over five hundred children’s eBooks. An easy search by title, author, illustrator and subject allows kids to browse easily. By annual subscription, unlimited simultaneous access allowed (StarWalk Kids Media). [To investigate the database itself, log-in was required and not to my success].
National Geographic Kids: Children ages 6-14 can explore the world of adventures in science, nature, archaeology, and space from a reputable source (Gale-Cengage Learning).
Kids can browse books or magazines and explore topics with easy to use links, tabs and a large easy to find search window. Magazines range by subject from animals to Nintendo Co. Some of the book subjects are: Animal Behavior, Excavations (Archaeology), National Parks, American Revolution, 1775-1783, Civil Rights, Atlases, and Earthquakes [the list goes on].
WorldandiKids: A public library resource that includes three databases geared towards elementary and middle school students (The World and I Online).
An easy to use web browser with links to the main sections by subject or concept such as: Folktales, Cyber Exhibits, Treasures, Create your Company, History Makers, Inspire!, Did you know?, and What If? The database also includes short videos showcasing monuments: The Colosseum, Machu Picchu and Petra. The “Create your Company” explains how the following different types of companies function: online co., software co., toy co., auto and airlines, bakeries, banks, dept. stores, and discount wholesalers to list a few.
Children’s Websites
The following six children’s websites were selected based on the following criteria: ease of use [simplicity], fun factor, variety of subject matter, teaching methods [games, puzzles, interactive], creativity, and free.
National Gallery of Art:
http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/education/kids.html
This is an interactive children’s website produced by the National gallery of Art which allow Children to play and explore the world of art and art history. Kids can use a wide array of interactive artist’s tools available in the website to doodle, create, and play with the online activities [good for all ages](NGA, 2014). Clicking on banners and buttons will bring up each program. [The Art Zone programs require a Mac or PC, and not for mobile devices](NGA).
PBS Kids:
http://pbskids.org/
The Muppets are back with brightly colored interactive games [science games, new games, popular games, and hard games]. Videos are also a click away. The best part of this site is the interactive Cartoon Studio, where kids can build a character, make a cartoon, or better yet watch a cartoon!
Wonderopolis:
http://camp.wonderopolis.org/
A fun web site that provides interesting answers to some very cool questions maybe children might like to learn about. [Why are Lava lamps called lava lamps](Wonderopolis, 2014). Or how much wood could a Wood Chuck chuck? The site also provides exploration based on grade level and subject matter using the selection menu bar. A left subject bar is also made available using subject symbols and colorful pictures.
42 Explore: (four to eXplore)
http://42explore.com
This site provides a pathfinder where kids can explore each subject that is divided by four starting points. The page includes activities and resources plus additional links on the given subject. Selecting the Fine Arts link will return art, dance, music, and drama. [Example of subjects: Architecture, calligraphy, classical music, folk, rock, and jazz music, color...] (42explore, 2014).
Children's Library website:
http://www.childrenslibrary.org/icdl/SimpleSearchCategory
This site is created by the International Children’s Digital Library Foundation and includes a collection of children’s books categorized by ages, subject, length of book [short, medium, long books], Chapter Books, full book list, author and illustrator list, award winning books, recently added titles, exhibitions, and activities. The site includes simple search tools and advanced search tools. Although this website seems geared towards parents, librarians, teachers, and older students, younger children can be easily shown how to use the site and locate the type of book that interests them. It is an international website including books in English, French, Spanish, German, Serbian, and Hindi. According to the International Children’s Digital Library Foundation, the organization promotes tolerance and respect for diverse cultures by providing access to the best of children's literature from around the world (ICDL, 2014).
Game Goo:
http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/gooey.html
A fun and educational website that helps kids develop early reading and language skills through games.
This concludes the Children's public library seed collection; list of resources.
[The following includes budget and costs]
Children’s Fiction Collection
Count the Monkeys illustrated by Kevin Cornell in true Disney style, has received the 2014 Notable Children’s Books Award. Barnett helps children find the hidden jungle animals through counting and humorous characters with silly names such as two mongooses or is it mongeese? (Association for Library Service to Children website, 2014).
Many Children Librarians, teachers and parents have read and sang this picture book aloud in many a story time. But the setting in this version of the story takes place Guatemala. The story helps children visualize a bus ride through the sunny villages of Guatemala, rich in color, patterns, animals and characters that fill the pages with life and Guatemalan culture and the party really starts as readers sing out! Ages 3-6 (Kirkus Reviews, 2014).
The traditional story of Chicken Little retold by Robert Byrd should help children discover ideas of trust and who not to trust such as Foxy Loxy. With all of the fun characters such as Henny Penny and Roly Poly Moley, children will learn to cherish a traditional tale.
Cats are cute, and almost every child loves a cat or wants to have one as a pet, but in Valeri’s story this kitten is named Tiger and Miss Bell believes it’s the cutest little striped kitten until she discovers kitten will not stop growing. Children ages 2-5 should enjoy the unraveling of this story (Kirkus Reviews, 2014).
Many parents know how challenging bedtime can be for there little ones, or maybe not so challenging, but one thing is for sure, spending quality time reading to their child is priceless. This story by Margie Palatini is about naptime for baby, and baby does not like it and takes off running! According to Kirkus Reviews, the author uses pattern in her digitally colored illustrations to help toddlers identify objects and characters, and uses italicization to indicate to parents their read aloud parts, or maybe not so aloud! Ages 1-3. Cost: $17.00 Order qty.: 3 Total: $51.00
This picture book includes some of Seuss’s classic stories once published in early magazines featuring retro characters such as Marco and Horton. Additional characters will intrigue a new audience of children ages 6-9 [and older] and will find the rhythmic voice of Dr. Seuss entertaining, a favorite! (Kirkus Reviews, 2014).
The author Kevin illustrates his story using mixed media and leads readers ages 3-6 through a story of creating friendships and the importance of working together to achieve a goal, in this case it’s building an island with homes and community bonding (Kirkus Reviews, 2014).
Children ages 4-7 learn about the values of sharing through fun and quirky adventures of the brothers Penguin and Pumpkin [a little penguin] (Kirkus Reviews, 2014).
Cost: $14.99 Order qty.: 2 Total: $29.98
Cost: $12.95 Order qty.: 2 Total: $25.90
Charlesworth, L. (2014). 15 Classic Stories that are Just Right for Young Readers: Folk and Fairy Tale Easy Readers. New York, NY: Scholastic.
(2014). A Collection of Classic Stories That Are Just Right for Young Learners. Bloomingdale, IL: Scholastic.
Winner of the Theodor Geisel Award 2011, Bink and Gollie use teamwork to get out of some wild situations. DiCamillo uses humor to help children increase their interest in reading (www.katedicamillo.com).
A PBS classic, this dvd collection (1969-1974) will never grow old for children of all generations. The skits are from the beloved Muppets teaching everything from social skills, reading, math, language, dance, music, and just about everything in between.
Children ages 4-7 learn about the values of sharing through fun and quirky adventures of the brothers Penguin and Pumpkin [also a little penguin] (Kirkus Reviews, 2014).
Harry the spotted dog does everything it can to stop a woman next door from singing. For readers grades 1-3.
Dahl, M. (2014). Goodnight Football (Forshay, C.). North Mankato,
MN: Capstone Young Readers.
Lesko, E. (2014). Super Lexi (Winsor, A. Illus.), Red Leather Books, LLC.
Donovan, S. (2010). Bored Bella Learns About Fiction and Nonfiction, Minneapolis, Minn: Picture Window Books.
Twenty books are contained in this collection. Popular with children grades K-5.
Carroll, L. (2010). Alice in Wonderland. Dayton, NJ: Stone Arch Books.
A cool and anime-like illustrations and layout brings this classic story and characters into contemporary times. Introducing young readers to Lewis Carroll’s masterpiece in a new style is a great way to boost interest in reading classics. Grades 5-9.
Claudia, a young girl is asked to be her cousin Laura’s bridesmaid but soon discovers she might be bringing bad luck to the occasion (www.capstonepub.com). Grades 4-7.
Zombie squads patrol America, and Matt must confront the Zombie Hamster which causes chaos for Matt and his family. The plot has twists and turns sure to engage readers (Kirkus Reviews, 2014).
Ages 8-12.
Ostow, M. (2014). Amity. New York, NY: Egmont USA.
Received the 2014 Newberry—Caldecott Award. Kids will enjoy the story of Flora Belle Buckman a ten-year-old girl who finds a crazy squirrel that flies and also writes poetry! (www.goodreads.com). Ages 8-12.
Youth Graphic Novels: Beginning Balance: $357.
[The following includes budget and costs]
Collection Development Policy Considerations
The selection process of library materials should factor in its library policy but for this assignment two policy statements for collections from “the Culturally Responsive Guidelines for Alaska Public Libraries developed by the Alaska Library Association and library directors were taken into account for selecting sources as follows:
“A culturally responsive library purchases and maintains collections that are sensitive to and accurately reflect Native cultures” and “a culturally responsive library reviews its collections regularly to insure that existing materials are relevant and appropriate” (Alaska Library Association, 2014).
This policy helps public librarians “respond to the specific informational, educational and cultural needs of their Alaska Native users and communities” (Akla.org, 2014).
Selection Plan
The Children’s Fiction Collection is built on a budget of $2,500 with each of the seven fiction genres receiving $357. The selection tools used to read reviews are from the library sources: Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Hornbook and the websites Association for Library Service to Children and Children’s Literature Assembly. Based on this criterion the seed collection includes current and some classic Picture Books, popular Easy Readers, Easy Fiction, Juvenile Fiction, Youth Fiction, Fantasy, and Youth Graphic Novels. The fiction genre may be further divided by contemporary fiction and historical fiction. In Core Collections for Small Libraries by Janice A. DeLong and Rachel E. Schwedt (1997), “true historical fiction is the time period at the core of the story and the characters portrayed are caught up in the events of the time” although not actual persons. Contemporary fiction helps young readers “transition from childhood to adulthood by writing about situations that shadow the lives of young people” (DeLong and Schwedt, 1997). These two fiction divisions should also help in selecting materials for the specific age groups.
The grade levels indicated in the selections are based on Barr and Gillespie’s subject/grade level index codes found in Best Books for Children Preschool Through Grade 6 (2010). These are listed as
“P (Primary) preschool through grade 3; PI (Primary Intermediate) grades 2 through 4; I (Intermediate) grades 4 through 6; IJ (Intermediate Junior High) grades 5 through 8; All (All readers) preschool through grade 8 or higher” (Barr & Gillespie, 2010).
“P (Primary) preschool through grade 3; PI (Primary Intermediate) grades 2 through 4; I (Intermediate) grades 4 through 6; IJ (Intermediate Junior High) grades 5 through 8; All (All readers) preschool through grade 8 or higher” (Barr & Gillespie, 2010).
Children’s Fiction Collection
Budget: $2500.
Picture Books: Beginning Balance: $357.
Barnett, M. (2012). Count the Monkeys (K. Cornell, Illus.) New York, NY: DisneyHyperion.
Count the Monkeys illustrated by Kevin Cornell in true Disney style, has received the 2014 Notable Children’s Books Award. Barnett helps children find the hidden jungle animals through counting and humorous characters with silly names such as two mongooses or is it mongeese? (Association for Library Service to Children website, 2014).
Cost: $16.99 Order qty.: 3 Total: $50.97
Bingham, K. (2012). Z is for Moose (P. Zelinsky, Illus.) New York, NY: Greenwillow Books.
Having received the 2013 Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award in by the Children’s Literature Assembly, Bingham tells the story of Moose who becomes discouraged when he is not included in part of an alphabet book. Friend Zebra knows the solution. Children ages 2-6 learn about friendship and being a good sport (Children’s Literature Assembly, 2014).
Cost: $17.89 Order qty.: 3 Total: $53.67
Blackstone, S. (2014). The Wheels on the Bus. Raleigh, NC: Barefoot.
Cost: $16.99 Order qty.: 2 Total: $33.98
Byrd, R. (2014). Brave Chicken Little. New York, NY: Viking.
The traditional story of Chicken Little retold by Robert Byrd should help children discover ideas of trust and who not to trust such as Foxy Loxy. With all of the fun characters such as Henny Penny and Roly Poly Moley, children will learn to cherish a traditional tale.
Ages 4-7 (Kirkus Reviews, 2014).
Cost: $17.99 Order qty.: 2 Total: $35.98
Gorbachev, V. (2014). Cats are Cats. New York, NY: Holiday House.
Cats are cute, and almost every child loves a cat or wants to have one as a pet, but in Valeri’s story this kitten is named Tiger and Miss Bell believes it’s the cutest little striped kitten until she discovers kitten will not stop growing. Children ages 2-5 should enjoy the unraveling of this story (Kirkus Reviews, 2014).
Cost: $16.95 Order qty.: 2 Total: $33.90
Palatini, M. (2014). No Nap! Yes Nap! UK: Little Brown.
Many parents know how challenging bedtime can be for there little ones, or maybe not so challenging, but one thing is for sure, spending quality time reading to their child is priceless. This story by Margie Palatini is about naptime for baby, and baby does not like it and takes off running! According to Kirkus Reviews, the author uses pattern in her digitally colored illustrations to help toddlers identify objects and characters, and uses italicization to indicate to parents their read aloud parts, or maybe not so aloud! Ages 1-3. Cost: $17.00 Order qty.: 3 Total: $51.00
Seuss, Dr. (2014). Horton and the Kwuggerbug and More Lost Stories.
New York, NY: Random House.This picture book includes some of Seuss’s classic stories once published in early magazines featuring retro characters such as Marco and Horton. Additional characters will intrigue a new audience of children ages 6-9 [and older] and will find the rhythmic voice of Dr. Seuss entertaining, a favorite! (Kirkus Reviews, 2014).
Cost: $15.00 Order qty.: 2 Total: $30.00
Sherry, K. (2014). Turtle Island. New York, NY: Dial.
The author Kevin illustrates his story using mixed media and leads readers ages 3-6 through a story of creating friendships and the importance of working together to achieve a goal, in this case it’s building an island with homes and community bonding (Kirkus Reviews, 2014).
Cost: $16.99 Order qty.: 2 Total: $33.98
Yoon, S. (2014). Penguin and Pumpkin. Bloomsbury, NY: Walker.
Children ages 4-7 learn about the values of sharing through fun and quirky adventures of the brothers Penguin and Pumpkin [a little penguin] (Kirkus Reviews, 2014).
Cost: $14.99 Order qty.: 2 Total: $29.98
Picture Books Ending Balance: $3.54
Easy Readers Beginning Balance: $357.
Bunting, E. (2006). My Robot. Orlando, Fla.: Harcourt.
Robots are cool, everyone wants to build and have one. This robot will show kids all it can do! A Green Light Reader for reading level 2, ages 5-7 (www.chipublib.org).
Cost: $12.95 Order qty.: 2 Total: $25.90
Brown, M. (2008-). Arthur Season 10: DVD Collection.
US Production: PBS.
US Production: PBS.
So popular and loved by children and adults alike, the animation of Arthur the Aardvark, family and friends are positive role models and teach children lessons in life and social skills. A fun and inspiring program.
Cost: $34.99 Order qty.: 1 Total: $34.99
Classic tales like The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Tortoise and the Hare and twelve more stories are included in this easy reader collection for children grades K-2.
Cost: $13.49 Order qty.: 3 Total: $40.47
Seventy-five favorite stories help children develop their reading skills.
Cost: $56.99 Order qty.: 1 Total: $56.99
DiCamillo, K.(2012). Bink and Gollie, Two for One. Sommerville, Mass.: Candlewick Press.
Winner of the Theodor Geisel Award 2011, Bink and Gollie use teamwork to get out of some wild situations. DiCamillo uses humor to help children increase their interest in reading (www.katedicamillo.com).
Cost: $15.99 Order qty.: 4 Total: $63.96
Sesame Street: Old School Vol.1 DVD 3PK. City, NY: Walker.
A PBS classic, this dvd collection (1969-1974) will never grow old for children of all generations. The skits are from the beloved Muppets teaching everything from social skills, reading, math, language, dance, music, and just about everything in between.
Cost: $39.98 Order qty.: 1 Total: $39.98
Stilton, G. (2014). Box Set 1-8. City, NY: Walker.
Children ages 4-7 learn about the values of sharing through fun and quirky adventures of the brothers Penguin and Pumpkin [also a little penguin] (Kirkus Reviews, 2014).
Cost: $14.99 Order qty.: 2 Total: $29.98
Williams, D.K. (2014). Tick Tock (Ovresat, L. Illus.), NY: Walker.
Friends must clean the house before Mother arrives!
Williams uses rhythm and rhyme and simple language, making this a very good book for level one readers ages 4-6 (www.harcourtbooks.com, 2014).
Cost: $12.95 Order qty.: 2 Total: $25.90
Zion, G. (2005). Harry and the Lady Next Door (Graham, M. Illus.), Basehor, KS: Backpack Books.
Harry the spotted dog does everything it can to stop a woman next door from singing. For readers grades 1-3.
Cost: $15.00 Order qty.: 2 Total: $30.00
Easy Readers Ending Balance: $8.83
Easy Fiction Beginning Balance: $357.
MN: Capstone Young Readers.
Children will feel like spectators at a football game as they join a boy and girl at the stadium. Filled with exciting football action, it is a good way for kids to learn about the game of football while reading. Grades 4-7.
Cost: $14.95 Order qty.: 2 Total: $29.90
Lexi is a little girl that is phobic and finds out she must give a presentation! Lexi figures out a plan. Receiving a very good Kirkus Reviews, this is a chapter book for grades 1-3.
Cost: $14.00 Order qty.: 4 Total: $56.00
Although this is not an actual fiction book, it might be good to have a copy each of this book displayed near both fiction/non-fiction areas in the Children’s. Early readers can learn he difference between the two genres. Grades 2-5.
Cost: $23.00 Order qty.: 2 Total: $46.00
Berenstain, J. (2014). Berenstain Bears First Time Books Collection. Dayton, NJ: BMI.
Twenty books are contained in this collection. Popular with children grades K-5.
Cost: $71.00 Order qty.: 1 Total: $71.00
[Various authors]. (2014). American Girl Mysteries. Dayton, NJ: BMI.
A thirteen book collection written by different authors with stories like Danger at the Zoo, Runaway Friend and Secrets in the Hills will surely interest young readers into solving cases, while encouraging literacy. Grades 3-5.
Cost: $72.28 Order qty.: 1 Total: $72.28
Warner, G.C. (2014). Boxcar Children I. Collection. Dayton, NJ: BMI.
A fifteen book collection loved by children. The stories center around four orphan kids as they encounter new and exciting, or often times scary situations. Grades 1-4.
Cost: $72.28 Order qty.: 1 Total: $72.28
Easy Fiction Ending Balance: $9.54 [carry balance into Graphic Novels]
Juvenile Fiction: Beginning Balance: $357.
Cost: $19.99 Order qty.: 2 Total: $37.98
Gallagher, D. (2010). Bad Luck Bridesmaid: The Complicated Life of Claudia Cristina Cortez. Dayton, NJ: Stone Arch Books.
Claudia, a young girl is asked to be her cousin Laura’s bridesmaid but soon discovers she might be bringing bad luck to the occasion (www.capstonepub.com). Grades 4-7.
Cost: $18.99 Order qty.: 2 Total: $37.98
McCreely, H. (2014). My Zombie Hamster. New York, NY: Egmont USA.
Zombie squads patrol America, and Matt must confront the Zombie Hamster which causes chaos for Matt and his family. The plot has twists and turns sure to engage readers (Kirkus Reviews, 2014).
Ages 8-12.
Cost: $15.99 Order qty.: 4 Total: $63.96
Pilkey, D. (2014). Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000. Bloomingdale, IL: Scholastic.
Who doesn’t love a title like this? Superhero Underpants or Captain, does what he does best, fight off evil villains. But it’s all in how he does it! Filled with humor and pure silliness, reluctant readers might just want to keep reading and reading about Captain Underpants, and he might just have a cult following! (Kirkus Reviews, 2014).
Ages 8-10.
Cost: $9.99 Order qty.: 4 Total: $39.96
The story unfolds once the Connor family moves into the haunted house of Amity. With a dark past in Amityville, the homeowners find out exactly what haunts their home (Kirkus Reviews, 2014).
Ages 13 and up.
Cost: $17.99 Order qty.: 2 Total: $35.98
Juvenile Fiction Ending Balance: $141.14 [carry balance into Youth Graphic Novels]
Youth Fiction: Beginning Balance: $357.
Becker, S. (2014). Kate the Great Except When She’s Not. Bloomingdale, IL: Crown.
Reader ages eight through twelve will learn how fifth-grader Kate struggles with her bully, Nora. Kate tries to deal with her by keeping a positive outlook and taking her mother’s advice to try to make friends with Nora. Author Suzy Becker illustrates her comic-like book (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 8-12.
Cost: $12.99 Order qty.: 3 Total: $38.97
Buckle, J.A. (2014). Half My Facebook Friends are Ferrets. North Mankato, MN: Capstone.
Metal head Josh Walker is sixteen and has several goals he would like to accomplish before he turns seventeen. The story is written as if the book itself is his personal journal. (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 12-16.
Cost: $16.95 Order qty.: 1 Total: $16.95
DeCamilo, K. (2013). Flora and Ulysses. Somerville, MASS: Candlewick Press.
Received the 2014 Newberry—Caldecott Award. Kids will enjoy the story of Flora Belle Buckman a ten-year-old girl who finds a crazy squirrel that flies and also writes poetry! (www.goodreads.com). Ages 8-12.
Cost: $11.29 Order qty.: 4 Total: $45.16
Floca, B. (2013). Locomotive. New York, NY: Atheneum Press.
Received the 2014 Newberry—Caldecott Award, Silbert Honor Book and NY Times bestseller. Children learn about America’s first transcontinental railroad, circa 1869. It’s about action, sound and speed as readers travel across our scenic USA (www.goodreads.com). Ages 8-12.
Cost: $17.99 Order qty.: 4 Total: $71.96
Frank, L. (2014). Two Girls Staring at the Ceiling. New York, NY: Schwartz and Wade/Random.
Received a Kirkus Review Star. Author Lucy Frank uses a creative page layout to help tell her character Chess’s story. Chess is a young girl who learns she is diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. The author’s tone is frank young readers will learn about the struggles Chess encounters in dealing with her life (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 13-17.
Cost: $16.99 Order qty.: 3 Total: $50.97
Youth Fiction (contemporary)
Jagerfeld, J. (2014). Dash. Bloomingdale, IL: Scholastic.
This story is about a seventeen-year-old girl called Maja who is into Goth culture and accidently cuts off the tip of her thumb in class. Maja also must deal with the discovery of her mother having Asperger Syndrome which makes her aloof and unaffectionate towards Maja. (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 14 and up.
Cost: $14.95 Order qty.: 2 Total: $29.90
Youth Fiction (historical)
Larson, K. (2014). Dash. Bloomingdale, IL: Scholastic.
Received a Kirkus Star. Mitsi Kashino and her family must move to a Japanese internment camp after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Mitsi must leave her beloved dog Dash behind. Readers will bond with Mitsi through her struggles to find her pet Dash (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 8-12.
Cost: $16.99 Order qty.: 3 Total: $50.97
McNicoll, S. (2014). Revenge of the Fly. Toronto, ON: Pajama Press.
McNicoll’s story of a twelve-year old orphaned boy named Will. The setting is Hamilton, Ontario in 1912 and Will’s story begins as he enters a Newspaper contest that is to catch the most flies in an effort to reduce disease, winner gets a $50 prize. Filled with action and characters, kids will learn of Will’s character and of society at during 1912 (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 9-14.
Cost: $12.95 Order qty.: 1 Total: $12.95
All Youth Fiction Ending Balance: $39.17
Fantasy Beginning Balance: $357.
Alvarez, J. (2014). Starfire. New York, NY: HarperCollins.
A magical black foal or Pegasus is born in Anok and this makes the powerful leaders want him destroyed! But young children will learn how the Pegasus named “Star” defeats its enemies with heroic action. (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 8-12.
Cost: $16.99 Order qty.: 2 Total: $33.98
Magaziner, L. (2014). The Only Thing Worse than Witches. New York, NY: Penguin/Dial.
This book also received a Kirkus Star. Children can follow Rupert Campbell through his fifth grade class encountering mean witch-like teachers. But Rupert soon discovers the hidden secret of these witches in a mesmerizing story of fantasy. (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 8-12.
Cost: $16.99 Order qty.: 4 Total: $67.96
Peter, P. (2014). Creature Keepers and the Hijacked Hydro-Hide(
Rao, R. Illus.). New York, NY: HarperCollins.
Rao, R. Illus.). New York, NY: HarperCollins.
Kirkus Reviews describes this story filled with mystery and adventure. The protagonist is twelve-year-old Jordan Grimsley and must deal with creatures called cryptids that are similar to the Loch Ness monster, Sasquatch and a skunk ape. (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 8-12.
Cost: $12.99 Order qty.: 2 Total: $25.98
Roth, V. (2013-2014). Divergent Series Ultimate Four-Book Box Set. New York, NY: HarperCollins.
Includes the books Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant and the new 2014 release of Four. Similar to The Hunger Games, the stories are set in an apocalyptic futuristic dystopia version of Chicago (Wikipedia, 2014). The main character is Beatrice “Tris” Prior, and readers learn how she deals with concepts of identity in a society based on class divisions. Grades 9-12.
Cost: $73.96 Order qty.: 1 Total: $73.96
Tracy, W. (2014). Rise of the Earth Dragon. Bloomingdale, IL:: Scholastic.
A new series of chapter books filled with action and illustrations. A young boy named Drake has a connection and understands dragons and becomes a dragon master but King Roland wants to discover the secrets behind Drake’s powers. (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 7-10.
Cost: $15.99 Order qty.: 4 Total: $63.96
Torres, J. (2014). The Sound of Thunder. Tonawanda, NY: Kids Can.
Received a Kirkus Star in the genre of graphic fantasy and is the trilogy conclusion. The protagonist Rufus tries to save the north woods using his magic totem while he learns to transition from city kid to one adept in the woods and its creatures (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 9-12.
Cost: $17.95 Order qty.: 4 Total: $71.80
Fantasy Ending Balance: $19.36
+ $9.54 + $141.14= $507.68
Bendis, B. (2014). All New x-Man V.1: Yesterday’s X-Men. New York, NY: Marvel, Inc.
It’s all about X-Men, past and present. A good way to catch up on these tough guys with exciting action-packed illustrations done the right way, the Marvel way!(www.ala.org/yalsa/great-graphic-novels-2014). Ages 12-18.
Cost: $24.99 Order qty.: 2 Total: $49.98
Carroll, E. (2014). Through the Woods. Dayton, NJ: McElderry.
Earning the Kirkus Star, Carroll’s graphic horror novel is in narrative form and handwritten to add dialogue. Along with the author’s scary illustrations and strange characters makes for an interesting read(Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 13-18.
Cost: $21.99 Order qty.: 1 Total: $21.99
Guarente, G. (2014). Satan’s Prep. Dayton, NJ: Sky Pony Press.
Twenty volume set of “the world’s best stories, retold in dynamic, graphic-novel form” (Kirkus Reviews, 2014). Ages 14 and up.
Cost: $17.95 Order qty.: 2 Total: $35.90
[Various authors] (2014). Graphic Revolve: Common Core Editions. Dayton, NJ: Stone Arch Books.
Twenty volume set of “the world’s best stories, retold in dynamic, graphic-novel form” (www.capstonepub.com). Grades 5-9.
Cost: $399.80 Order qty.: 1 Total: $399.80
Youth Graphic Novels Ending Balance: .01
An additional $3,500 has been granted for purchasing Children’s Fiction Materials in various formats that include DVDs, audio books, print materials, CDs and other media digital resources and technology such as educational and gaming software. Five-hundred dollars will be evenly disbursed in the seven fiction genres with remaining funds to be utilize by those areas needing additional monies.
Picture Books and DVDS: Beginning Balance: $500.
Willems, M. (2006). Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale. New York, NY: MaGik Studio.
Donovan Curtis is not the best or brightest student, so we think. Having been enrolled at the Academy for gifted students, Donovan struggles to fit in yet his feat helps to teach his classmates how to respect and appreciate others. Recommended by New York Times Book Review, ALA Booklist, Publishers Weekly, Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA). Ages 8-12.
Easy Fiction: Remaining Balance: $10.39
Holub, J. (2014). The Goddess Girls Charming Collection Books 9-12 (Charm Bracelet Included): Pandora the Curious; Pheme the Gossip; Persephone the Dating; Cassandra the (Goddess Girls).
Juv. Fiction: Remaining Balance: $5.63
Fiedle, L. (2014). Mouseheart (Mouseheart Series #1).
Fantasy: Remaining Balance: $6.36
http://camp.wonderopolis.org/
An additional $3,500 has been granted for purchasing Children’s Fiction Materials in various formats that include DVDs, audio books, print materials, CDs and other media digital resources and technology such as educational and gaming software. Five-hundred dollars will be evenly disbursed in the seven fiction genres with remaining funds to be utilize by those areas needing additional monies.
Picture Books and DVDS: Beginning Balance: $500.
Cronin, D. (2008). Giggle, Giggle, Quack (B. Lewin, illus.).
New York, NY: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
It’s the funny little duck named Duck, from the story Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type. Farmer Brown goes on vacation but leaves his brother Bob in charge. Little does he know Duck has changed some things around the farm! Narrated by Randy Travis. K-3. Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children’s Video; ALA Notable Video; Finalist, NY Festivals; Honorable Mention, Columbus International Film & Video Festival. Audio awards: ALA Notable Recording; Storytelling World Award.
Bilingual DVD [English and Spanish]
DVD: $59.95
ISBN: 978-0-43983957-0
Order qty.: 1
Total: $59.95
Henkes, K. (2008). Chrysanthemum. New York, NY: HarperCollins.
A little mouse thinks its name is really cool until school starts and the bullies make fun of her. Children will learn a lesson about life and how to overcome silly remarks. Narrated by Meryl Streep and honored with a Gold Medal, The New York Festivals, CINE Golden Eagle, ALA notable Video and Recording, Gold Award.
Bilingual DVD [English and Spanish]
DVD: $59.95
ISBN: 978-0-54510674-0
Order qty.: 1
Total: $59.95
Hardback with CD: $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-55592-396-9
Order qty.: 1
Total: $29.95
Sierra, J. (2000). Antarctic Antics (J. Aruego, Illus.) North Carolina, NC: Lexile.
A DVD of animated penguins that sing and dance to poetry (featuring poems read by the author sure to delight young children in grades PREK-3 (or older). Winner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal For Excellence in Children’s Video, ALA notable Video and Gold Award.
ISBN: 978-1-55592-597-0.
DVD: $59.95
Order qty.: 1
Total: $59.95
ISBN: 978-1-55592-615-1.
Book and CD: $18.95
Order qty.: 1
Total: $18.95
Stead, P. (2006). Bear has a Story to Tell.
North Carolina, NC: Lexile.
Bear wants to share a story with the forest animals to help them get ready for winter. But they might have other ideas than listening to Bear, like maybe sleep? Children ages PreK-1
will enjoy finding out how Bear kept his listeners awake.
will enjoy finding out how Bear kept his listeners awake.
Hardcover Book/CD: $59.95
ISBN: 978-0-545-57025-1.
Order qty.: 1
Total: $59.95
Thaler, M. (2014). The Teacher from the Black Lagoon (J. Lee, Illus.) New York, NY: Scholastic.
Nearly every kid can remember their first day of school, and so the story goes of a little boy who imagines the worst things about his teacher Mrs. Green. The story helps children overcome their fear of first day at school. For grades K-3. Film Awards: ALA notable Video. Book Awards: Best of the Best List, Heart of Texas Literature Center.
DVD: $59.95
ISBN: 978-1-55592-495-9.
Order qty.: 1
Total: $59.95
Willems, M. (2006). Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale. New York, NY: MaGik Studio.
Bunny, Dad, and Trixie [a.k.a. the Bunny family] visit a laundro-mat and sister Trixie is very upset because something has gone missing! Ages PreK-2. *Notable Film Awards: Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children’s Video; ALA Notable Video; BAMmie Award for Best Animated Short Film, BAMkids Film Festival; KAFI Finalist; San Francisco International Film Festival Official Selection; Best of the Fest, New York International Children’s Film Festival; KidsFest! Short Film Award. Audio Awards: Audie Award Winner. Book Awards: Caldecott Honor Book; ALA Notable Book; BCCB Blue Ribbon Picture Book Award; Parenting Media Award Winner.
DVD: $59.95
ISBN: 978-0-439-90571-8.
Order qty.: 1
Total: $59.95
Zelinsky, P. (2006). The Wheels on the Bus. New York, NY: MaGik Studio.
Author and illustrator Paul Zelinsky brings his well-known ditty to life with the use of bright and colorful art forms. Music for this version of the story is performed by the Bacon Brothers. Ages PreK-2. *Notable Film Awards: ALA Notable Video; Chis Statuette, 1rst prize, Columbus International Film Festival. Winner.
DVD: $59.95
ISBN: 978-0-439-79938-6.
Order qty.: 1
Total: $59.95
Hardcover Book/CD: $29.95
ISBN: 978-0-78820-347-3.
Order qty.: 1
Total: $29.95
Picture Books and DVDs: Remaining Balance: $1.50
LeapPad ™ Ultra Learning Tablet.
A kid-safe web, hi-res screen tablet and WiFi capabilities linked to the LeapFrog® education library. Ages 4-9.
Cost: $129.99
Order qty.: 2 [green and pink]
Total: $259.98
Barbie™ Malibu Mysteries
Digital Download for LeapPad ™
$25.00
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
Digital Download for LeapPad ™
$25.00
E-Book
$7.50
Order qty.: 2
Total: $15.00
Digital Download for LeapPad ™
$25.00
Disney Pixar Brave Learning Game
Digital Download for LeapPad ™
$20.00
Digital Download for LeapPad ™
$10.00
Order qty.: 2
Total: $20.00
Digital Download for LeapPad ™
$10.00
Order qty.: 2
Total: $20.00
Digital Download for LeapPad ™
$25.00
Digital Download for LeapPad ™
$25.00
Digital Download for LeapPad ™
$10.00
Order qty.: 2
Total: $20.00
Digital Download for LeapPad ™
$10.00
Order qty.: 2
Total: $20.00
East Readers: Remaining Balance: 0.02
Easy Read Fiction: Beginning Balance: $500.
Disney Book Group. (2013). Marvel® Super Heroes Storybook Collection.
New York, NY: Marvel Press.
We all love American Super Heroes and their super powers to fight off evil villains. Readers will learn how these heroes got their powers in this storybook of Marvel origins. Ages 7-12.
E-Book: $3.99
Order qty.: 4
Total: $15.96
Hardcover: $13.67
Order qty.: 2
Total: $27.34
Elish, D. (2010). The Attack of the Frozen Woodchucks. New York, NY: HarperCollins.
Jimmy Weathers cannot believe it, what did his Dad and sister discover? In New York’s Central Park?! Not a frozen giant Woodchuck! Jimmy is in for a big adventure now that he’s in the company of Woodchucks…in N.Y.! Ages 8-12.
E-Book: $9.99
Download format: OverDrive app
ISBN: 9780062007919.
Order qty.: 2
Total: $19.98
Grossblatt, B. (2012). Gotcha Gadgets. Palo Alto, CA.: Klutz Books.
Kids can learn to create custom gizmos using a circuit board, speaker, LED, photo-resistor, switches and battery clip. A great way to learn science and electronics!
CD: $24.99
Order qty.: 2
Total: $49.98
Haskell, E. (2013). Handbook for Dragon Slayers. New York, NY: HarperCollins.
A fantasy featuring Princess Matilda who ventures away from her home at the castle Alder Brook. She aspires to write a very, very special book. The magical characters are sure to intrigue the young. Recommended by Kirkus Reviews, Library School Journal, Booklist and Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books. Ages 8-12.
E-Book: $10.99
Download format: OverDrive app
ISBN: 9780062008169.
Order qty.: 2
Total: $21.98
Hardcover: $13.49
Order qty.: 2
Total: $26.98
Klutz (n.d.) Friendship Bracelets. Palo Alto, CA.: Klutz Books.
Learn to create really cool friendship bracelets using lots of bright colored floss and beads! Supplies are included. Ages 6-up.
CD: $16.95
Order qty.: 2
Total: $33.90
Klutz (n.d.) Klutz Knitting. Palo Alto, CA.: Klutz Books.
Young kids can learn to knit with simple illustrations and hip design ideas. Supplies are included. Ages 9-up.
CD: $24.99
Order qty.: 1
Total: $24.99
Korman, G. (2014). Ungifted. New York, NY: HarperCollins
E-Book: $7.99
Order qty.: 3
Total: $23.97
Hardcover: $13.90
Order qty.: 2
Total: $27.80
London, O. (2013). My Little Pony: Meet the Ponies of Ponyville.
Meet Ponyville’s cutest ponies like Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Pinkie Pie and our favorite Rainbow Dash! Little readers will also get to meet the ponies’ pets! Ages 4-8.
E-Book: $1.99
Order qty.: 4
Total: $7.96
Paperback: $3.39
Order qty.: 4
Total: $13.56
Rodgers, M. (2010). Freaky Monday. New York, NY: HarperCollins.
A young overachieving student called Hadley becomes her teacher Ms. Pitt! Now Ms. Pitt is Hadley that means some really crazy moments are going to happen during school and moments of insight into each other’s lives. Reviewed by Publishers Weekly. Ages 9-12.
E-Book: $5.99
Order qty.: 2
Total: $11.98
Audiobook: $16.19
Order qty.: 2
Total: $32.38
[Games]
Spin Master, Ltd. (2013). Rookie: 3-D Ball-in-a-Maze Puzzle/Brainteaser.
(PLUS)
Spin Master, Ltd. (2013). Perplexus® Epic: 3-D Ball-in-a-Maze Puzzle/Brainteaser.
Think you have what it takes to solve the Perplexus®? Try again, and again, twenty-one times to be exact! With challenging twists and flips and turns and more twists you just might master the Perplexus® and become Perplex-Ninja! [A great workout for brains]. Ages 8-up.
Rookie Ball: $22.95
Order qty.: 1
Total: $22.95
Epic Ball: $29.95
Order qty.: 1
Total: $29.95
Weston, C. (2012). Melanie in Manhattan.
New York, NY: Random House Children’s Books.
Mel is thrilled since she gets to stay at home in Manhattan for her vacation! But what really makes her happy is that her friend Miguel from Spain will be visiting New York and Mel thinks he’s really cute so she looks forward to showing him around Manhattan. But Mel is forgetting one thing, she really likes the boy in her math class, now what? Mel is so confused! Good Kirkus Review. Ages 9-12.
E-Book: $5.99
Order qty.: 3
Total: $17.97
Park, B. (2012). Junie B. Jones Collection: Books 9-16.
New York, NY: Random House Books for Young Readers.
According to Random House, the series sold 55 million copies in North America and is popular in elementary schools worldwide. Ages 8-12.
Random House Audiobook Download: $24.00
Order qty.: 2
Total: $48.00
Springett, M. (Coming Soon! 2015). Kate and Pippin.
New York, NY: Square Fish.
This is the story of Pippin, a fawn abandoned by her mother. Pippin cries out and is discovered and rescued by the author Springett. Pippen is soon adopted and cared for by Springett’s Great Dane, Kate.
Kate treats Pippin as if it was her very own pup! Ages 5 and up.
Hardcover: $15.99
ISBN: 9781250055682
Order qty.: 2
Total: $31.98
Juvenile Fiction: Beginning Balance: $500.
A box set collection of the Goddess Girls series in trade paper format. Young girls Ages 8 up to 12 can learn of the mythological Goddesses in graphic novel form, cool anime-like artwork and graphics.
Trade Paper: $26.99
ISBN: 9781481427302
Order qty.: 1
Total: $26.99
DVD. Barbie and the Secret Door
UPC: 00025192211089
Format: Blue-ray Disc
Order qty.: 1
Total: $24.02
DVD. Charlotte’s Web
UPC: 00883929301898
Format: Blue-ray Disc
Rating: G
Order qty.: 1
Total: $9.98
DVD. Dr. Seuss: Green Eggs and Ham; and other Stories
UPC: 00883929221011
Format: Blue-ray Disc
Rating: G
Order qty.: 1
Total: $23.18
DVD. Iron Man and Hulk: heroes United
UPC: 00786936837599
Format: Blue-ray Disc
Order qty.: 1
Total: $32.86
Scholastic. (Coming Oct. 21, 2014). Minecraft: the Complete Handbook Collection. New York, NY: Scholastic.
Four of Minecraft’s bestselling handbooks are included in this collection: Essential, Redstone, Combat and Construction. Minecraft is a popular underground/indie sandbox video game that is becoming a cult favorite in the world of video gamers. Players use the handbooks to create and learn how to compete and survive in the fictional world of Minecraft!
Hardcover box set: $19.18
Order qty.: 2
Total: $38.36
DVD. Ultimate Avengers Movie Collection
UPC: 00031398151326
Format: Blue-ray Disc
Rating: G
Order qty.: 1
Total: $19.00
*Zeki® 8” Android Touchscreen Tablets
Item#: WD16390400
Display: 1024 x 600
Built-in Wi-Fi
8 GB flash memory
Built-in Microphone
Mini HDMI capability
Micro USB, AC/DC power adapter, small headphones
Andriod OS 4.1.1 operating system (Jelly Bean)
Cost: $159.99
Qty.: 2
Total: $319.98
Youth Fiction: Beginning Balance: $500.
Set deep in the grimy tunnels of Brooklyn, the little mouse warrior Hopper escapes from a N.Y. pet shop and soon discovers a utopian rat world lurking below, not to mention all the sly alley cats in the streets above! Positive reviews by School Library Journal, Kirkus Review, Booklist, Children’s Literature, ABookAndAHug.com and Publishers Weekly. Ages 8-12.
E-Book: $10.99
Order qty.: 2
Total: $21.98
Hardcover: $12.85
Order qty.: 4
Total: $51.40
Johnson, V. (2014). The Great Greene Heist. New York, NY: Scholastic, Inc.
What’s Jack Greene going to do about that darn school bully Keith Sinclair? Now that Keith is running for Student Council president—uughh! and has connections to the principal, double uughh! Read all about it! Good Reads. Ages 10-14.
E-Book: $10.49
Order qty.: 2
Total: $20.98
Hardcover: $13.86
Order qty.: 2
Total: $27.72
Marvel Comics. (2014). Guardians of the Galaxy: All-New X-Men, the Trial of Jean Grey. New York, NY: Marvel Press.
Who are the original X-Men and why are they back? You will find out when the alien race encounters Jean Grey of the destructive Phoenix Force, back on Earth! No worries, the Guardians of the Galaxy will protect the new X-Men and deal with Jean Grey! Ages 9-18.
E-Book: $11.49
Order qty.: 2
Total: $22.98
Hardcover: $16.11
Order qty.: 2
Total: $32.22
*Zeki® 8” Android Touchscreen Tablets
Item#: WD16390400
Display: 1024 x 600
Built-in Wi-Fi
8 GB flash memory
Built-in Microphone
Mini HDMI capability
Micro USB, AC/DC power adapter, small headphones
Android OS 4.1.1 operating system (Jelly Bean)
Cost: $159.99
Qty.: 2
Total: $319.98
Youth Fiction: Remaining Balance: $2.74
Fantasy: Beginning Balance: $500.
Cast, P.C. (2014). Redeemed (House of Night Novels).
New York, NY: Macmillan.
“Vampires unite…or maybe not!” Protagonist Zoey Redbird is facing lots of major issues like dwindling to death, thanks to the Darkness within. Only her closest loved ones can save her now.
A New York Times #1 Best-seller. Ages 13-17.
E-book: $8.89
Order qty.: 4
Total: $35.56
Hardcover: $13.29
Order qty.: 3
Total: $39.87
Audiobook: $28.06
Order qty.: 1
Total: $28.06
http://www.amazon.com/Redeemed-House-Night-Novels-Cast-ebook/dp/B00FUX0BWO/ref=zg_bsnr_3017_9
Lowry, L. (2014). The Giver Quartet (Boxed Set).
New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Having received the Newbery Award, this dystopian future series includes The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son. Ages 12-17.
Hardcover: $23.39
Order qty.: 2
Total: $46.78
Riggs, R. (2013). Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.
Philadelphia, PA: Quirk Publishing.
What could be an appropriate place for peculiar children? Would it be a vacant orphanage or secluded island? A young teen boy with some problems discovers it might be all due to these peculiarities. New York Times #1 best-seller. Ages 13-17.
Hardcover: $23.39
Order qty.: 1
Total: $23.39
*Zeki® 8” Android Touchscreen Tablets
Item#: WD16390400
Display: 1024 x 600
Built-in Wi-Fi
8 GB flash memory
Built-in Microphone
Mini HDMI capability
Micro USB, AC/DC power adapter, small headphones
Android OS 4.1.1 operating system (Jelly Bean)
Cost: $159.99
Qty.: 2
Total: $319.98
Youth Graphic Novels: Beginning Balance: $500.
Fish, A. (2010). How to Draw Graphic Novel Style. New York, NY: Chartwell Books, Inc.
Includes easy steps and guidelines. Ages 13 and up.
Hardcover: $9.95
Order qty.: 3
Total: $29.85
*Intuos® Creative Pen Tablet [digital canvas]:
Connects to a laptop or computer by USB and is used to sketch or draw colorful digital art using the included stylus. Picture editing capabilities are included.
Specs: 8.25” x 6.9”
Compatible with Mac OSX 10.6.8 or later, Windows Vista
Cost: $79.99
Qty.: 2
Total: $159.98
Kids can use to create their own graphic novels, illustrations and manga characters.
Creativity Application: Autodesk Sketchbook Pro Paint and Drawing Software:
Works with digital tablet sketchpads to design and create freely. Kids can learn to create their own manga, anime or Superheroes and learn to
Works with digital tablet sketchpads to design and create freely. Kids can learn to create their own manga, anime or Superheroes and learn to
make their own graphic novels! Compatible with Mac OSX 10.6.8 or later, Windows Vista.
Cost: $59.99
Qty.: 4
Total: $239.96
Pope, P. (2013). Battling Boy. New York, NY: Macmillan.
Children are drawn into the underworld of Acropolis by monsters. Haggard West a vigilante finds a way to save everyone including Battling Boy. Reviews submitted in Goodreads and Booklist.
E-book: $8.99
Order qty.: 3
Total: $26.97
Hardcover: $16.00
Order qty.: 2
Total: $32.00
Youth Graphic Novels: Remaining Balance: $11.24
Opening Balance: $3500.00
Total amount spent: $3462.12
Total remaining: $37.88.
Children’s Online Database Collections
The following selection is six online database programs, selected to benefit the Children’s Department. Try-It! Illinois was used to help review four of the resources, although Brainfuse and CultureGrams were reviewed using the Chicago Public Library Database selections for children.
Brainfuse: Children and teens (Elementary to College prep) could receive online homework help daily from 2:00p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Also available are the prep tools for ACT/SAT, GED and US citizen test [Help with Spanish homework and English language lessons].
CultureGrams: Children and teens learn about different countries and their customs, social conditions, well-known citizens, [and recipes]. The database covers 78 countries and includes a USA Edition that covers the 50 states. Includes pictures for some materials.
Kids InfoBits: Young children in kindergarten through fifth grade will be able to explore and research the visually graphic interface. Subjects are selected using the subject-based topic tree that helps to narrow down a research topic. Current information from reference books and magazines covering a range of information: geography, the arts, science, current events, health, people, history, government, sports plus more (Gale-Cengage Learning).
The site is nicely designed for young children using two color identifiers and the layout is simple and easy to navigate. The search window is big and in the center of the page [an advanced search option to the right]. Children can click on the large photographs of other children representing the subject links.
StarWalk Kids Media-Student view: Children can search and select from over five hundred children’s eBooks. An easy search by title, author, illustrator and subject allows kids to browse easily. By annual subscription, unlimited simultaneous access allowed (StarWalk Kids Media). [To investigate the database itself, log-in was required and not to my success].
National Geographic Kids: Children ages 6-14 can explore the world of adventures in science, nature, archaeology, and space from a reputable source (Gale-Cengage Learning).
Kids can browse books or magazines and explore topics with easy to use links, tabs and a large easy to find search window. Magazines range by subject from animals to Nintendo Co. Some of the book subjects are: Animal Behavior, Excavations (Archaeology), National Parks, American Revolution, 1775-1783, Civil Rights, Atlases, and Earthquakes [the list goes on].
WorldandiKids: A public library resource that includes three databases geared towards elementary and middle school students (The World and I Online).
An easy to use web browser with links to the main sections by subject or concept such as: Folktales, Cyber Exhibits, Treasures, Create your Company, History Makers, Inspire!, Did you know?, and What If? The database also includes short videos showcasing monuments: The Colosseum, Machu Picchu and Petra. The “Create your Company” explains how the following different types of companies function: online co., software co., toy co., auto and airlines, bakeries, banks, dept. stores, and discount wholesalers to list a few.
Children’s Websites
The following six children’s websites were selected based on the following criteria: ease of use [simplicity], fun factor, variety of subject matter, teaching methods [games, puzzles, interactive], creativity, and free.
National Gallery of Art:
http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/education/kids.html
This is an interactive children’s website produced by the National gallery of Art which allow Children to play and explore the world of art and art history. Kids can use a wide array of interactive artist’s tools available in the website to doodle, create, and play with the online activities [good for all ages](NGA, 2014). Clicking on banners and buttons will bring up each program. [The Art Zone programs require a Mac or PC, and not for mobile devices](NGA).
According to NGA (2014): In Holland during the 17th and 18th centuries, the "poppenhuis" was an adult diversion, but our online DOLLHOUSE is fun for kids of all ages. Paintings by well-known artists such as Pieter de Hooch, Gerard ter Borch, Jan Steen, and Johannes Vermeer spring to life as you mix and match colorful characters, create decorative objects, and explore the kitchen, living quarters, artist's studio, and courtyard of this make-believe Dutch house.
PBS Kids:
The Muppets are back with brightly colored interactive games [science games, new games, popular games, and hard games]. Videos are also a click away. The best part of this site is the interactive Cartoon Studio, where kids can build a character, make a cartoon, or better yet watch a cartoon!
Wonderopolis:
http://camp.wonderopolis.org/
A fun web site that provides interesting answers to some very cool questions maybe children might like to learn about. [Why are Lava lamps called lava lamps](Wonderopolis, 2014). Or how much wood could a Wood Chuck chuck? The site also provides exploration based on grade level and subject matter using the selection menu bar. A left subject bar is also made available using subject symbols and colorful pictures.
42 Explore: (four to eXplore)
This site provides a pathfinder where kids can explore each subject that is divided by four starting points. The page includes activities and resources plus additional links on the given subject. Selecting the Fine Arts link will return art, dance, music, and drama. [Example of subjects: Architecture, calligraphy, classical music, folk, rock, and jazz music, color…] (42explore, 2014).
Childrens Library website:
This site is created by the International Children’s Digital Library Foundation and includes a collection of children’s books categorized by ages, subject, length of book [short, medium, long books], Chapter Books, full book list, author and illustrator list, award winning books, recently added titles, exhibitions, and activities. The site includes simple search tools and advanced search tools. Although this website seems geared towards parents, librarians, teachers, and older students, younger children can be easily shown how to use the site and locate the type of book that interests them. It is an international website including books in English, French, Spanish, German, Serbian, and Hindi. According to the International Children’s Digital Library Foundation, the organization promotes tolerance and respect for diverse cultures by providing access to the best of children's literature from around the world (ICDL, 2014).
Game Goo:
A fun and educational website that helps kids develop early reading and language skills through games.
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